Welcome to Sierra High School--A Model Continuation High School

1134 South Barranca Avenue
Glendora, California 91740
(626) 852-8300

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General Information

Philosophy

Sierra High accepts students who are significantly behind in credits and provides them with an alternative setting to help them be successful in school and their future.

Students either volunteer to attend Sierra High or are referred by the Azusa Unified School District's Placement Committee because they want a second chance to succeed and achieve a high school diploma. Our school provides an alternative setting for students to set new goals. The ultimate goal is to develop a person who is willing to accept and display the responsibilities of good citizenship and to perform satisfactorily as a contributing member of society.

Bell Schedule

Dress Code

Students who do not dress in uniform must follow the district guidelines. The following items are not permitted for school attire:

1. Clothing that indicates an affiliation with a gang or intimidating group
2. Caps, hats, bandannas, hairnets or visors
3. Oversized pants that fall below the waist
4. Baggy shorts with knee socks
5. Belts with lettering or longer than waist appropriate
6. Halter tops, tank tops, bare midriffs, see-through or fish net clothing
7. Clothing that does not conceal undergarments at all times
8. Skirts or shorts shorter than mid-thigh
9. Clothing that suggests obscene pictures, wording, and/or drugs, alcohol, smoking, sex or violence
10. Frayed or unfinished hems
11. Thongs, thong-like sandals, steel-toed shoes or sandals without a back strap

Attendance

Sierra students are required to be on time daily, and to remain for the full day. Since most students are behind in credits, regular attendance becomes very important in order to make up lost credits. Illness, medical appointments and the funeral of an immediate family member are the only reasons for excused absence.

Credits

Sierra High is on a trimester system (3 semesters) with each trimester lasting 12 weeks. Sixty productive work hours and satisfactory completion of academic requirements per class will earn 5 credits. For graduation, 220 credits are required. The following explains our graduation requirements.

Activities

Sierra High offers several activities for students to enhance their skills. The Leadership Class is responsible for assisting student advisors in setting up school activities. Applications may be turned in to the advisors in early September. The Yearbook Class prepares the annual yearbook for the school.

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Staff

Principal Mari Bordona says Sierra High School serves the needs of students at risk of not graduating by offering proven and effective alternative programs including a six-period day for continuation high school students, a Ninth Grade Academy for academic intervention, Independent Study and a Teen Alternative Class. We continue to develop and refine our instructional program to reflect the needs of our students. Our highest priority is to improve reading, writing and mathematics skills. We are proud of our students' improved proficiency test results and scores on the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE).

We actively encourage parent participation in the school program. Parents' efforts are essential to the success of the School Site Council, which supports student achievement and school activities, and our English Language Learner Advisory Committee which works to address the needs of our students learning English. We look forward to parent participation in the planning and development of a quality educational program for students.

Administrative and Support Staff

The administrators of Sierra High School and their duties are listed below. Feel free to contact any one of us directly and we will be happy to assist you and your student.

Mari Bordona, Principal

TBA, Assistant Principal

Karen Kardashian, Counselor

Carmen Oronia, Secretary

A Dedicated Staff

The staff at Sierra High School works as a team to provide a quality educational program to all students. The teaching staff includes:

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