Santiago Policies & Student Expectations

• Attendance:

  • Be at school and on time every day!

    • Tardy sweeps are a regular occurrence at Santiago. A student caught in a tardy sweep will earn an automatic lunch detention.

    • Frequent tardies will result in consequences for students. The consequences include:

      • 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tardy (to ANY class) = warning

      • 4th Tardy (to ANY class) = 1 lunch detention

      • 5th Tardy (to ANY class = 2 lunch detentions

      • 6th Tardy (to ANY class) = 3 lunch detentions

      • 7th Tardy (to ANY class) = Saturday School

  • If you are absent from school, make sure to see Mrs. Keefe, at the Attendance Window, when you return to school.

  • Absence Line: (714) 628-5683

• Absences, Tardies, and Trips

  • What do I do when my student is absent?
    Please call the absence line before noon to report the absence (714-628-5681) explaining the reason for the absence on each day the student will be out. A note is necessary only if the parent has not made a phone call and is required from the doctor if a student is going to any doctor or dentist appointment. When returning to school after an absence, students will report to the Attendance Office before school begins to obtain their "readmit slip." This slip is to be taken to each class for a teacher signature. A note explaining a tardy must be presented to the Attendance Office for any tardiness.

    What do I do if I need to pick up my student early?
    Please have your child bring a note to the attendance office before school starts stating the time you will be picking up your child. We will have your child waiting at the attendance office to be signed out.

    What do I do if my student will be late? Late students should always check in at the attendance office window before going to class. If a student is more than twenty minutes late, he should sign in with a written excuse of a doctor's note.

    What do I do if I have to take my student out of school for a trip or for a medical reason?
    Please notify the attendance office with the dates of the absence three or four days prior to the absence. Send your student to school with a note to each teacher informing the teacher of the absence. You may or may not want to ask for homework at this time.

    Homework and Absences
    What do I do about homework for planned absences?
    Please notify the teachers in advance so they may give the students assignments.

    How do I get homework for unplanned absences?
    A student must be absent for at least two days before making a homework request. Homework requests may be made on the second day before 9:00 a.m. and the homework may be picked up in the office at 3:30 p.m. Homework may be requested through the attendance office by calling 714-997-6366. Do not leave a message on the attendance line requesting homework.

    What do I do when my student is absent?
    Please call the absence line before noon to report the absence (714-628-5681) explaining the reason for the absence on each day the student will be out. A note is necessary only if the parent has not made a phone call and is required from the doctor if a student is going to any doctor or dentist appointment. When returning to school after an absence, students will report to the Attendance Office before school begins to obtain their "readmit slip." This slip is to be taken to each class for a teacher signature. A note explaining a tardy must be presented to the Attendance Office for any tardiness.

    What do I do if I need to pick up my student early?
    Please have your child bring a note to the attendance office before school starts stating the time you will be picking up your child. We will have your child waiting at the attendance office to be signed out.

    What do I do if my student will be late? Late students should always check in at the attendance office window before going to class. If a student is more than twenty minutes late, he should sign in with a written excuse of a doctor's note.

    What do I do if I have to take my student out of school for a trip or for a medical reason?
    Please notify the attendance office with the dates of the absence three or four days prior to the absence. Send your student to school with a note to each teacher informing the teacher of the absence. You may or may not want to ask for homework at this time.

• Santanas are expected to…

  • Treat peers and staff with respect and kindness at all times.

  • Remember that Intimidation and Harassment are not tolerated (Including spreading rumors, making fun of others, picking on others, purposefully isolating others).

  • Be mindful of what is posted on social media.

• Cell Phones:

  • No cell phones allowed during school hours 

  • Headphones of any kind are ONLY allowed to be used under teacher guidance, and should not be out during the school day. They will be confiscated if seen at inappropriate times.

  • No gaming devices

  • Should an electronic device be confiscated, the consequences will be as follows (subject to Administration’s discretion):

    • 1st offense – Student must present ID after school to sign for the device with Mr. Lee

    • 2nd offense – Parent must present ID after school to sign for the device.

    • 3rd offense – 1 hour detention/Administration may hold the device for up to 1 week; parent must present ID after school to sign for the device.

    • 4th offense - 2 detentions/Administration may hold the device for up to 2 weeks; parent must present ID after school to sign for the device.

    • 5th offense - Saturday school/Administration may hold the device for up to 4 weeks; parent must present ID after school to sign for the device.

• Other General Campus Rules:

• Gum is NOT allowed on campus

• Lanyards/IDs must be worn AT ALL TIMES

• Masks should be worn when indoors (should be fully covering your nose and mouth)

• No hoods should be worn on campus (Safety concern- we need to be able to identify anyone that doesn’t belong)

• General Behavior Consequences:

  • Teacher warning

  • Teacher consequence and parent contact

  • Referral to Mr. Lee and parent contact/conference

    • Possible consequences: 

      • Student/Teacher/Administration conference

      • Parent/Guardian contact or conference

      • Detention

      • Saturday School

      • Behavior Contract

      • Counseling

      • In-house suspension

      • Discipline Panel

      • Suspension

      • Police intervention

    • Under no circumstances may students possess the following items at school:

      • Weapons 

      • Drugs or Alcohol

      • Tagging tools (including sharpies)

• Santiago DAILY Dress Code:

  • Students are to ONLY wear Santiago polo shirts, Santiago pants, capris,  & shorts.

    • Shorts cannot be altered (rolled up or hemmed)

    • Pants cannot be too tight or too baggy

    • Leggings are not allowed

  • Santiago jackets or sweatshirts: Hooded sweatshirts are allowed, but students should not wear their hoods except for rainy days. (Safety Reasons)

  • Hats are not allowed.

  • A Santiago polo shirt must be worn under sweatshirts and jackets

  • Earned STRIVE shirts may be worn on designated days only (usually Fridays)

  • PE clothes should only be worn during PE class

  • Sports clothing (including Cheer uniforms) are for designated days only, and should not be worn unless there is a specific event.

  • Hairstyles should not be a distraction to the school day.

  • CLOSED-TOED SHOES only. No Crocs, slippers, or sandals are allowed. 

  • ID Card & Lanyard are required to be worn at all times. 

  • The Santiago uniform consists of uniforms purchased from the approved vendor, American Casual.If you are unable to purchase a uniform, Santiago administration will meet with you in confidence to provide uniform assistance. 
    • Teachers should send students to the office that do not have IDs

    • Consequences of not having an ID:

      • 1st offense =  warning

      • 2nd offense = 1 detention

      • 3rd offense = 2 detentions

      • 4th offense = Administrative Action 

• Santiago FREE DRESS:

  • “Free dress” days are offered throughout the school year, are considered privileges, and should not be a distraction to the school day.

  • Shirts should cover the shoulder and stomach. (No tank tops or crop tops). 

  • Jeans should not be ripped or have holes.

  • No inappropriate language or logos.

  • No hats or beanies.

  • When in doubt, don’t wear it!

• Dress Code Violations:

  • If you are OUT of dress code, you will be sent to the office to change, for every offense.

  • Consequences:

    • 1st Dress Code Violation = Warning

    • 2nd Dress Code Violation = 1 detention

    • 3rd Dress Code Violation = 2 detentions

    • 4th Dress Code Violation = Parent Conference

In order for students to participate in school sponsored field trips, at the time of the field trip deadline for checking grades, students must not have any classes that they are failing (receiving an F).  If a student has a grade of D, it will be the teacher’s discretion (the teacher where the child has the D) as to whether or not to allow the student to attend.

Students who are in our GRIP at-risk partnership may be subject to a different criteria to attend off-campus activities that is based on improvement rather than actual classroom grade.