Policies

Viewmont High Vision Statement: Empower teachers, students, and parents to focus on learning in a safe, collaborative, and innovative environment.

Viewmont High Mission Statement: Our mission at Viewmont is to develop students who can think critically, accept challenges with resiliency, and apply skills and knowledge to become socially responsible adults.

ACADEMIC COMPETENCY
A COMPETENT STUDENT IS ONE WHO:
Completes all graduation requirements.
Demonstrates mastery of CORE concepts and skills in each academic area.
Possesses the critical skills needed for academic success.

A STUDENT COMMITTED TO LEARNING:
Demonstrates quality work and strives for excellence.
Uses knowledge and experience from different subject areas to make
relevant connections in life.
Uses a variety of learning strategies and skills to enhance learning.
Engages in critical thinking

A RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN IS A STUDENT WHO:
Demonstrates the ability to resolve and mediate disputes.
Demonstrates punctuality in attendance and homework.
Shows respect for each other and property.
Adheres to school policies and standards.

• Obvious disrespect for school authority and school staff
• Use of vulgarity or profanity
• Direct and willful disobedience of school rules and policies
• Possession/use of a real/imitation controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, alcohol, tobacco, or under the influence of a controlled substance
• Cheating on a test or assignment, including plagiarism
• Fighting
• Theft
• Forging a parents signature
• Trespassing
• Disruption of learning activities
• Vandalism or destruction of private or public property
• Harassment/Extortion
• Possession of weapons(s) or weapon facsimile
• Hazing

• Students who have perfect attendance (no absences or tardies)  in the same class the next term would have one “U” made up after paying a recording fee of $5.00. Perfect attendance for the entire term will clear three (3) U's.
• Students who increase their GPA .5 would have one “U” made up after paying a $5.00 recording fee.
• Students who take the ASVAB test will have one “U” made up after paying the $5.00 recording fee.
• Outstanding “U’s” can be made up by taking a 3-hour citizenship class offered at VHS. Class calendars are available on the VHS website. There is a $15.00 fee for each class taken. The class can only be taken after the “U” is given. There must be two or more students enrolled for a class to be held.
• “U”’s can be made up by doing 3 hours of Viewmont service per “U”. Projects must be pre-approved by the citizenship secretary. Accumulation of school service in anticipation of citizenship credit loss is not allowed. A $5.00 recording fee is required.
• "U”’s can be made up by attending Davis County School sponsored programs. Those will be announced during the school year.
• Individual circumstance may be reviewed by the Student Service Committee. This committee has the authority to determine criteria for making up a “U” on an individual basis.
• A “U” may be removed for verifiable information about criminal activity in the school that leads to disciplinary action.

• Students may not have any citizenship “U’s”
• Students must obtain all necessary signatures
• 1st and 3rd terms, appeals may be made for three (3) weeks at the beginning of the term
• 2nd and 4th terms, appeals may be made for one (1) week at the beginning of the term

• Homecoming Dance (typically September)
• Harvest Dance (October)
• Sweethearts Dance (February)
• Morp Date Night Activity (typically March)
• Prom (April/May)
• Senior Banquet (May)

• There will be no re-admittance.
• Anyone causing a disruption will be asked to leave.
• Students must have a date.
• Modest attire should be worn.

• $6 for students (5-18 years old) and $8 for adults
• Home games for Viewmont High School student is free with a student ID
• Endowment and state games may cost more (even at home).

• Disrespect for school authority
• Disrespect for school staff
• Use of vulgarity, profanity, or gestures
• Direst and willful disobedience of school rules and policies
• Cheating
• Fighting
• Excessive absences or tardies
• Truancy
• Disruption of learning activities
• Vandalism of private or public property
• Harassment, including sexual harassment
• Violations of the dress code
• Violations of the District Safe School Policy
• Computer use violations
• Unwelcome and offensive public sexual display of affection, including kissing, making out, groping, fondling, petting, inappropriate touching of oneself or others. Sexually suggestive dancing and massages.

Hair
All students shall wear their hair in a clean and well-groomed manner. Extreme hairstyles or colors are prohibited.

Clothing
Viewmont High School emphasizes the importance of staff, parent, and student collaboration in encouraging students to come to school dressed appropriately for school work. The following types or styles of clothing are prohibited at school or school activities:

• Extreme or slovenly clothing, including but not limited to, baggy or “sagging” pants or shorts, excessively oversized jackets or coats, inappropriately short, tight, or revealing shorts, skirts, dresses, shirts, etc., clothing that is torn, ripped or frayed to expose buttocks or undergarments.
• Clothing that exposes bare midriffs, buttocks, or undergarments (shirts must be worn at all school activities; sports bras, sports jerseys, and shear fabrics must be covered with other clothing);
• Clothing which displays obscene, vulgar, lewd, or sexually explicit words, messages, or pictures;
• Bare or stocking feet;
• Hoodies or bandannas covering the face and head;
• Clothing attachments or accessories which could be considered weapons, including but not limited to spikes on boots, bracelets or chokers, chains on wallets or belts, etc.;
• Exaggerated cosmetics and body paint;
• Exaggerated body piercing;
• Clothing that advertises a substance a student cannot legally possess or use (i.e., tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs);
• Any clothing or apparel that conveys a specific, particularized message that school officials can prove has caused or imminently will cause material disruption of classwork, or substantial interference with the work of the school or invasion of the rights of others may be prohibited.

Students who do not comply with the District/School dress code must achieve proper clothing/grooming before they will be allowed to attend classes or school activities.

• Student will be issued a written and/or verbal warning.
• Student will be asked to immediately comply with dress code standards by covering up, changing, or checking out and returning to school properly dressed.

• Students will receive an administrative “U”.
• Students may clear the Administrative “U” by adhering to dress code standards during the probationary period (the remainder of the term for which the infraction occurred and the entire term following) or by the standard school procedure for clearing citizenship “U’s”.
• Students who violate the dress code standards again will receive another Administrative “U”, and a one-day suspension. A student and parent must then meet with and administrator before returning to school.

It is the policy of the Davis School District and Viewmont High School to provide equal educational and
employment opportunities for all individuals. Therefore, the District and Viewmont High School prohibit all
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
This policy extends to all aspects of the District’s and Viewmont High School educational programs, as
well as to the use of all District facilities, and participation in all District sponsored activities.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law designed to protect the privacy of
a student’s educational records. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children’s
records.

1) Parents have the right to inspect and review all of their student’s educational records maintained by the school.

2) Parents have the right to request that a school correct records believed to be inaccurate or misleading.

3) Generally, the school must have written permission from the parent before releasing any information from a student’s record. However, the law allows schools to disclose records, without consent, to some parties. (e.g. District employees and volunteers with a need to know; individuals who have obtained court orders or subpoenas; persons who need to know in cases of health and safety emergencies; juvenile system).

Link to Student Fees in English

Link to Student Fees in Spanish

Students who need to be out of class during class time must carry a hall pass issued by the teacher of the class. Only one student may use the hall pass at a time. Students who are in the hall without a hall pass, may receive a truancy citation.

Dear parents, staff, and students,

The Davis School District is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all students that is free from harassment and discrimination. The District has a duty to promptly and appropriately investigate and resolve any complaints of discrimination, including harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), religion and disability (“Protected Classes”). The District requires staff and encourages students and parents who believe a student was subjected to harassment or other discrimination to file a complaint or report it to the OEO.

This past school year, the District created a new department, the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO), dedicated to receive, investigate, and resolve complaints of student-on-student and staff-on-student harassment and other discrimination, and to address any hostile environment related to or arising from such harassment. The District has also created an electronic central reporting system that allows students, parents, and staff to submit complaints to school and District leaders so that the District may track and address complaints received.

Complaints of harassment or discrimination on the basis of a Protected Class can be submitted in any of the following ways:
• Through the new central reporting system, hdrs.davis.k12.ut.us
• Email to: OEOcomplaints@dsdmail.net
• Contact the District’s OCR Office by phone at (801) 402-5357.
• Report to administrators verbally or in writing
• Report to any school staff verbally or in writing

The District will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation into any complaints in accordance with the district’s new non-discrimination policy and procedures, District Policy 11IR-100. The policy includes an appeal process.

Beginning this 2022-2023 school year, and then each semester, the District will host multiple outreach events at schools across the District to explain the new policies, procedures, and supports to students and families. The District is also seeking engagement from parents and community leaders as it reviews its policies, practices, and procedures. Further information regarding community involvement will be forthcoming.

For more information regarding the Settlement Agreement entered into between the District and the Department of Justice and the steps the District is taking to address the issues of racial harassment in our schools, see: Summary of Settlement Agreement (tinyurl.com/36k4vcu6) and Settlement Agreement (https://tinyurl.com/57rnd7be). For the District’s response, see former Superintendent Newey’s letter: (https://tinyurl.com/yckw8ed9).

It is the intent of the Davis School District and its Board of Education to do better at protecting all students in the district from harassment and discrimination of any kind. The District is committed to making its schools a safe educational environment for everyone.

Estimados Padres, Empleados y Estudiantes:

El Distrito Escolar de Davis se compromete a crear y mantener un ambiente seguro y acogedor para todos los estudiantes que esté libre de acoso (molestias) y discriminación. El Distrito tiene el deber de investigar y resolver de manera rápida y apropiada cualquier queja de discriminación, incluido el acoso por motivos de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo (incluida la orientación sexual y la identidad de género), religión y discapacidad (“Clases Protegidas”). El Distrito requiere que el empleado/s, y anima al padre/s y el o la estudiante, que cree que un estudiante fue sujeto al acoso (molestias) u otra discriminación presente una queja o la reporte a la Oficina de Igualdad de Oportunidades (OEO).

El año escolar pasado, el Distrito creó un nuevo departamento, la Oficina de Igualdad de Oportunidades (OEO), dedicada a recibir, investigar y resolver la queja/s de acoso de un estudiante al estudiante y del empleado al estudiante y otra discriminación y tratar todo ambiente hostil relacionado o que surja de dicho acoso (molestias). Además, el Distrito ha creado un sistema central de reportes (informes) electrónico que permite al estudiante/s, al padre/s y el empleado/a presentar una queja/s ante los líderes escolares y del Distrito para que el Distrito pueda hacer seguimiento y tratar la queja/s recibida.

La denuncia/s de acoso (molestias) o discriminación en base a una Clase Protegida puede presentarse de cualquiera de las maneras siguientes:

• A través del nuevo Sistema de Denuncia de Acoso y Discriminación, que se encuentra en:https://hdrs.davis.k12.ut.us
• Correo electrónico a: OEOcomplaints@dsdmail.net
• Comuníquese con la Oficina de Igualad de Oportunidades (OEO) del Distrito por teléfono al (801) 402-8700.
• Informar al administrador/a verbalmente o por escrito
• Informar a un empleado/a de la escuela verbalmente o por escrito

El Distrito llevará a cabo una investigación completa y a tiempo sobre cualquier queja de acuerdo con el nuevo reglamento y procedimientos de no discriminación del Distrito, el reglamento del Distrito 11IR-100. El reglamento incluye el proceso de apelación.

A partir de este año escolar 2022-2023, y luego cada semestre, el Distrito organizará múltiples eventos de extensión en las escuelas de todo el Distrito para explicar los nuevos reglamentos, procedimientos y apoyos a los estudiantes y las familias. Además, el Distrito está buscando la participación de los padres y los líderes comunitarios mientras revisa sus reglamentos, prácticas y procedimientos. Habrá más información sobre la participación de la comunidad.

Para recibir más información sobre el Acuerdo de Conciliación (settlement agreement) entre el Distrito y el Departamento de Justicia y los pasos que el Distrito está tomando para tratar los asuntos de acoso racial en nuestras escuelas, ver: Summary of Settlement Agreement y (Resumen del Acuerdo de Conciliación) y Settlement Agreement (Acuerdo de Conciliación). Para leer la respuesta del Distrito, vea la Superintendent Newey’s Letter to Parents, dated 29/10/21 (Carta del Superintendente Newey a los Padres, de fecha 10/29/21).

Es la intención del Distrito Escolar de Davis y su Consejo de Educación Escolar tener un mejor desempeño en proteger a todos los estudiantes del distrito del acoso (molestias) y la discriminación de cualquier tipo. El Distrito está comprometido a hacer de sus escuelas un ambiente educativo seguro para todos.

Viewmont High School will facilitate home and hospital instruction for those students with a verified, long
term (more than two weeks) need to be out of school. Further information is available through a
counselor or an Assistant Principal.

State law requires up-to-date immunization records for all students in public schools. Students who do
not have their immunization record up to date, or who do not have an immunization record on file may
not attend school until all records are up to date and on file. All students are required to have a 2nd MMR
shot to enter school. For personal exemptions, a person must file a form with the Utah State Health
Department, 801-538-9450.

Each student may use a school locker in which to keep his/her books and personal belongings. Students
are responsible for all items in their lockers. Students should not share their locker combinations with any
other students. Never leave money or other valuable property in your locker. Students are responsible to
maintain their lockers, both inside and out. Students will be expected to reimburse the school for any
damage that occurs to their lockers. A fee of $2.50 will be charged for locker rental.

Students have the right or expectation of privacy in school lockers. School lockers are the sole property of
the Davis School District and Viewmont High School. Periodic general inspections of lockers, including the use of drug detecting canines may be conducted by school authorities for any reason at any time, without student consent, and without a search warrant.

Students who lose or misplace items should check the lost and found on the coat rack by the
cafeteria. Small items (such as phones or jewelry) will be kept in the Main Office. Items not claimed by the end of the school year will be donated to charity.
 

Students having no Citizenship “U” or unpaid parking tickets are eligible to purchase a
parking pass. The cost is $5.00 per semester.

• At the beginning of 2nd semester, eligible students may purchase a 2nd semester parking pass for $5.00.
• Parking passes must be hung on the mirror and clearly visible at all times.
• Every student must purchase their own pass. Students cannot share a parking pass.
• No refund will be given for loss and/or revocation of permit.
• Students who park without a valid pass or in areas other than designated student parking will be subject to the following fines and/or penalties.
• $15.00 parking violation
• Towing at owner’s expense.

Viewmont High School will not be responsible or liable for lost, stolen, or damaged property and/or
vehicles.

The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PRPA) affords parents certain rights regarding the use of
surveys or other school activities which may involve the collection or use of protected information. These
include the right to:
Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the
following areas:

• Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent.
• Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family.
• Sex behavior or attitudes.
• Illegal, anti-social, self-incremenating, or demeaning behavior.
• Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships.
• Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers.
• Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parent.
• Income, other than as required by law, to determine program eligibility.
• Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students regarding any of the protected information areas.
• Inspect, upon request, before administration or use of:  Protected information surveys designed to be administered to students.
• Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.

Davis School District has policies in place to protect student privacy as required by both State and Federal Law. Viewmont High School will directly notify you of the specific or approximate dates of activities which involve the collection or use of protected information and provide an opportunity to opt your student out of participating in such activities. Parents who believe their rights have been violated may contact the school’s administration or file a complaint with:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-4605
(1-800-872-5327)

It is the policy of the Davis School District and Viewmont High School to promote a safe and orderly
school environment for all students and employees. Criminal acts or disruptive behavior of any kind will
not be tolerated and any individual who engages in such activities will be subject to school disciplinary
action as determined by school administrators, District disciplinary action as determined by the
Department of Student Services Case Management Team, policy referral, and/or prosecution. In
determining appropriate discipline, school officials will consider the totality of the circumstances, including
the severity of the offense, as well as the individual’s age, disability status, intent, academic status, and
prior disciplinary record.

A student is considered truant any time they are out of class without proper permission. It is a violation
of state law to be absent without being excused from school. Administrators and law enforcement
officials will make every effort to ensure that students are in class. Teachers are not obligated to allow
students to make up assignments or tests they have missed due to truancy. To deter truancies the
following measures are taken.

• An expectation that important activities take place in each class every day.
• Daily monitoring of attendance, notification of parents if students are missing class (nightly calling machine and/or email).
• Counseling
• Truancy citations/loss of citizenship credit
• Parent/student conferences or referral to Student Services Committee.
• Suspension and/or Juvenile referral.

According to District Policy, citations, fines and penalties will be issued as follows:
CITATION ASSESED FINE
First Warning
Second $10.00
Third $15.00
Fourth $20.00
Fifth $25.00 – Meet with Truancy Counselor
Sixth $25.00 – Admin. U, Student Service Meeting with Parents, Redirect
Seventh $25.00 - District Student Services and/or Juvenile Court
Additional Truancy $25.00

Any student in a school building, in a school vehicle, on district property, or in conjunction with any
school activity, who possesses, controls, uses or threatens use of a real weapon, explosive, noxious or
flammable material, or actually uses or threatens to use a look-alike or pretend weapon with the intent to
intimidate another person or to disrupt normal school activities, shall be expelled from all District schools,
programs, and activities for a period of not less than one calendar year unless the Case Management
Team determines on a case-by-case basis, that a lesser penalty would be more appropriate. The terms
“weapon,” “explosive,” and “noxious or flammable material” include but are not limited to: guns, starter
pistols, cap guns, knives, martial arts accessories, bombs, bullets and ammunition, fireworks, gasoline or
other flammable liquids, matches, and lighters.
In implementing this policy, the District’s philosophy is one of “Zero Tolerance” coupled with “Zero
Expulsion.” “Zero Tolerance” …any safe school violation will not be tolerated in school settings and should
a violation occur, appropriate action will be taken. “Zero Expulsion”…in determining what action is
appropriate, each incident is considered on a case-by-case basis to determine how best to prevent any
future incidents while making reasonable efforts to provide alternative educational services to the
student.

Students may be suspended, transferred to an alternative placement, expelled, referred for police
investigation, and/or prosecuted for committing any of the following school-related serious violations:

• Threatening or causing harm to the school, school property, or persons associated with the school, regardless of where the conduct occurs.
• Committing any criminal act, including but not limited to: assault, harassment, hazing, rape, trespass, arson, theft, and vandalism.
• Engaging in any gang activity, including but not limited to: flashing gang signs, displaying or spraying gang graffiti, wearing or displaying gang related clothing or apparel, or soliciting others for membership in a gang.

Students may be suspended, transferred to an alternative placement, expelled, referred for police
investigation, and/or prosecuted for any school-related conduct that creates an unreasonable and
substantial disruption or risk of disruption of a class, activity, program, or other function of the school,
including, but not limited to: frequent, flagrant, or willful disobedience, defiance of school authority,
criminal activity, fighting, noncompliance with school dress code, possession of contraband (i.e. drug
paraphernalia, pornography, mace, pepper spray, laser pen, chains, needles, razor blades, bats and
clubs), or the use of foul, profane vulgar, harassing or abusive language.

When a student is suspected of violating Viewmont High School or District policy the school administrator
must meet with and inform him/her of the allegations and provide the student the opportunity to give
his/her version of the incident. If the school administrator determines sufficient evidence exists to impose
discipline the school administrator shall notify the parent or guardian that:

• The student has been suspended
• The grounds for suspension
• The period of time for which the student is suspended
• The time and place for the parent or guardian to met with a designated school official to review the suspension.

* 27 credits required for graduation *
4.0 – Language Arts
3.0 - Math
3.0 - Science
0.5 – Geography
1.0 – World Civilizations or AP World History
1.0 – U.S. History or AP American History or CE U.S. History 1700
0.5 – US Government & Citizenship
0.5 - Health
1.0 - Physical Education
0.5 - Fit For Life
1.5 - Fine Arts
1.0 – Career & Technical Education
0.5 - Computer Technology
0.5 – General Financial Literacy
8.5 - Elective

The Viewmont tradition of excellence holds each Viking responsible for keeping an environment of
honesty. The core values of education are learning to be self-reliant, responsible, a good citizen, and true
to your ethical principles. The purpose of this honor code is to create a clear understanding among
students, parents, and staff regarding conduct expectations. As Vikings honor these guidelines, they will
grow in character, pride, and moral integrity.

As a Viking, because my honor is dear to me:
I will respect others and their property
I will not participate in any form of academic dishonesty including plagiarism
I will be fair in the correcting of students’ schoolwork and my own work
I will not share or receive information about a test, quiz, or other school work
unless approved by a teacher
I will always consider schoolwork to be an individual effort unless otherwise specified by a teacher
I will be honest with my peers, teachers, myself, and others; I will encourage others to do the same
I will follow all rules of Viewmont High School
I commit to take pride in my work and to continue a tradition of excellence and integrity
 

The Davis School District is responsible for Child Find identification and evaluation for all
student suspected of having a disability residing in Davis County. This includes children
(birth through 21 years of age) who are in public schools, private schools, are being home
schooled, or are kindergarten eligible, but not enrolled. Early identification and intervention
is essential to help ensure school success.

If your child is having significant difficulty with vision, hearing, speech, behavior, is
experiencing slow development typical for his/her age, physical impairments, or learning
difficulty, he/she may be a child with a disability. If you suspect your child may have a
disability, please contact the following school personnel so we can initiate the process for
referral and assessment.

Children Birth to Preschool 801-402-5406 (Amy Garlick)
Kindergarten through 21 years of age 801-402-5477 (Cheryl Orme)