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To enhance the learning environment, the hallways in the academic areas need to be quiet during class hours. For this reason, students are encouraged to stay in the upper or lower commons, utilize the library or Academic Resource Centers during off periods. It’s encouraged that food or drink is to be consumed in the cafeteria only, not in the hallways or upper/lower commons area. Opened food/beverage containers may not be carried through the hallways. 

At Grandview High School, we believe in cultivating an environment of academic honesty and teacher autonomy in assessing student learning. Therefore, we expect students to take ownership of their learning and experience the pride that accompanies academic achievement.   

To ensure students are prepared for post-secondary endeavors, our Academic Honesty Policy is designed to emphasize honest and authentic learning experiences and deter plagiarism and cheating.    

Teachers will clearly and consistently communicate which resources are appropriate or accessible for each assignment/assessment.  If students are unsure, they should ask for clarity before they begin the work.  If resources that were not approved are utilized (e.g. AI, phone, notes, Google, Smart Glasses, other students’ work, etc.), the following consequences will follow students throughout their time at Grandview. These offenses do not reset with a new semester, school year, or teacher.

Academic Letter eligibility is determined using weighted GPAs at the times listed below.  

Summer school classes are not included for the previous year. A student is eligible for receiving an academic letter after completing two semesters at GHS, is a full-time student of Grandview High School, and carries a full course load of CP level courses or higher without the use of any modified grading scale. Students who have received a letter in other areas (Athletics, Performing Arts, and Speech & Debate) will not receive another felt letter, but they will receive a corresponding pin or bar and a verification certificate.  

Attending after school events is a privilege, and students who have multiple attendance or discipline infractions or poor grades may lose these privileges.  Attendance, grades and behavior can be reviewed at any time by our Deans to determine if students have earned privileges such as attending school dances (Homecoming, Prom), sporting events (as an athlete or spectator), theatrical performances, graduation, or any other school-sponsored activity. Students who are put on notice with an “Extracurricular Student Behavior Agreement” must meet with their Dean to determine if privileges are reinstated. 

Attendance Codes:

REPORTING AN ABSENCE

• Last Names A - L: 720-886-6595
• Last Names M - Z: 720-886-6596

Tardies 

In an effort to maintain an effective learning environment as well as reduce the impact of classroom disruptions, a single tardy can result in disciplinary action. In general, tardiness will be handled on a per incident basis; however, continued and/or multiple infractions will be viewed as insubordination and result in increasingly serious consequences. These consequences include, but are not limited to, detention, Saturday school, suspension.  

Early Dismissal

If you need to pick up your student early from school, you can have your student submit a signed note to the Main Office prior to the start of the school day or call the Main Office at 720-886-6597. You do not need to come into the building to pick up your student.  

Grandview provides a wide range of clubs and activities to supplement academic programs. A complete description of activities and sponsors is available on our Grandview website under Activities and Clubs.  

ACTIVITIES PASS (PAW)

Students may purchase an Activities Pass for $45, either online or through the bookkeeper. The Activities Pass provides discounted admission to events such as Homecoming activities, Prom, and regular-season home sporting events. Students who have been placed on the No Activities List by their dean will not be admitted to events, even if they have purchased an Activities Pass.

Athletic Eligibility

1. Physical examination/insurance
2. Transportation consent
3. Eligibility information
4. Emergency information
5. Participant and conduct
6. Paid district Athletic Fee

Athletic Fees for High School

Fall Sports: August 31, 2026

Winter Sports: November 30, 2026

Spring Sports: March 29, 2027

• Outstanding athletic fees/fines
• Textbook fees/fines or non-returned textbooks
• Non-returned uniforms
• Any other outstanding student fee/fines incurred in prior years

Athletic Letters

Athletic letters will be awarded in accordance with the requirements set forth by the Cherry Creek School District and the Centennial League. Please contact the individual coaches for specific requirements for each sport. 

Backpacks/book bags must be kept in the student’s possession at all times. Items left unattended are subject to search and will be placed in the security office for pick up. School personnel will not accept responsibility for lost or stolen backpacks.  

Students may ride bicycles, electric bicycles, and scooters to and from school; however, once they arrive on campus, they must park them in the designated bike racks and may not ride them anywhere on school grounds. Bicycles and scooters are not to be ridden on pedestrian walkways, crosswalks, athletic fields, grassy areas, or other areas designated for foot traffic. Bike racks are provided for the safe and orderly storage of bicycles and scooters during the school day. Bicycles and scooters may not be parked, locked, or secured to fences, poles, railings, or any other campus structure except the racks specifically designated for that purpose. Any chain or lock securing a bicycle or scooter to an unauthorized object may be cut, and the student may receive consequences through the dean’s office. Bicycles or scooters shall not be stored inside the school building.  Grandview High School is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged bicycles or scooters. 

The Grandview bookkeeping office is open for payments and deposits from 7:35am – 2:30pm, Monday through Friday.  

• The bookkeeping office does not make change or cash checks.  
• Fines do not originate in the bookkeeping office. Questions about fines should be directed to the department that issued the fine.  
• We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover cards.  
• Fees and Fines are entered into PowerSchool during the fourth week of each semester. Students with fees and fines may be unable to participate in activities (Prom, receive graduation tickets, etc.) until fines have been paid.  

Grandview High School is open to students from 7:30 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. on regularly-scheduled school days. The building is open at other times as scheduled by the Athletics/Activities Office. The Academic Day is from 8:20am – 3:30pm. The activities area is cleared at 3:40pm. Students are expected to leave campus at that time unless they are involved in a school-sponsored activity with adult supervision.  

Students can access the building through the following doors:   

• Activities/Athletics Entrance (Door 13) opens at 7:30am  
• Main Entrance (Door 1) opens at 7:30am  
• Students may exit the bridge doors at the end of the school day (Door 2), but may not use them as an entrance at any time 

To provide an acceptable environment in which every student may eat his/her lunch, it is necessary that everyone who uses the school cafeteria respect the space and the people in the space. The following guidelines include:  

• Students need their student IDs to get lunch.  
  • Cafeteria lunches are at no cost with a Grandview student ID.  
• Appropriate behavior is expected, including maintaining a clean environment.
• Food or drink is to be consumed in the cafeteria and lower commons areas only. Open food/beverage containers may not be carried through or consumed in the hallways or upper commons.   

To promote a focused learning environment, Grandview has a clear cell phone policy: 

• Phones must be off or silenced during class. 
• Upon entering class, students are expected to place phones in the designated holder. 
• Phone use is allowed only during passing periods, lunch, breaks (outside of the classroom), and before/after school. 
• Non-compliance will result in progressive discipline. 

Behavior at school-sponsored events is very important to our reputation as a school. We expect to be known as a class act when it comes to our fans. A ticket is a privilege to observe a school event. The Student Code of Conduct/CCSD Board Policy applies at any school-sanctioned event. Spectators whose behaviors, actions, or words are inappropriate will be removed. 

The following guidelines should be adhered to at all times: 

• Show respect for the opposing players, coaches, spectators, and support groups. 
• Respect the integrity and judgement of game officials. 
• Recognize and show appreciation for outstanding play from either team. 
• Use only cheers which support in a positive manner. 
• Be a positive role model through your own actions and by censuring those around you whose behavior at events is inappropriate. 

In order to prepare students for a successful post-secondary educational and work experience, the Board of Education strongly encourages students to participate in a rigorous academic core curriculum consisting of 4 years of English, 4 years of mathematics, 4 years of science, 4 years of social studies, and at least 2 years of world languages as required by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education admission to four-year public colleges and universities in Colorado. 

  *Academic core subjects include English, math, science, social studies and world languages. All students will be expected to enroll in a minimum of four academic core units per year. 

  Seniors will also be expected to enroll in four academic core units or a minimum of three AP courses.

Students are assigned alphabetically (by last name) and grade level to the counselors at Grandview High School. Contact the Counseling Office at 720-886-6610. 

 Counseling Services Available for Grandview Students Include:

Ninth must enroll in 7 credits, tenth and eleventh graders must enroll in a minimum of 6 credits, and twelfth graders must be enrolled in a minimum of 5.5 credits in the 1st Semester.

*Graduates of the Cherry Creek School District will be required to meet credit requirements in addition to competencies as outlines by Board of Education Policy IKF, Graduation Requirement. All graduates will be required to demonstrate college and career readiness in English and math via one the approved methods.

Our goal is to make Grandview the best school it can possibly be. We expect students to share the responsibility for maintaining a safe, orderly, and clean place to learn and to have fun. School personnel will make reasonable attempts to inform parents in the event of a serious violation of the rules that results in suspension. A parent conference may be necessary for readmission to school depending upon each individual situation and/or the discretion of the dean. Parents may request a conference with their student’s dean at any time by calling the Dean’s Office. Unacceptable behavior may result in one or more of the following consequences.

 Detention: Detention may be assigned during off periods, lunch, after school, and/or on Saturdays. Failure to report to detention will result in assignment to Saturday School or suspension for repeated violations. 

 Suspension: More severe offenses may result in out-of-school suspension. Deans may impose suspensions from one to five days, and administration may extend the suspension up to 10 days. During the duration of the suspension, the student is restricted from participating in all aspects of the school program, both academic and extracurricular. Students assigned out-of-school suspension are not to be present on school or district property or in attendance at school or district functions. Violations of these terms could result in referral to law enforcement authorities for trespassing. 

Grandview High School’s student Dress Code supports equitable educational access and does not reinforce stereotypes.  To ensure effective and equitable enforcement of the Dress Code, Grandview High School staff shall enforce the Dress Code consistently so that it does not reinforce or increase marginalization or oppression of any group based on race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, household income, gender identity, or cultural observance. 

Basic Principle: Certain body parts must be covered for all students at all times. 

*Clothes must be worn in a way that breasts, stomach, and buttocks are covered with opaque material.  All items listed in the “must wear” and “may wear” categories are required to meet this basic principle. 

Students MUST wear, while following the basic principle: 

• Shirt (with fabric in the front, back, and on the sides under the arms), AND 
• Pants or the equivalent (e.g. a skirt, shorts, leggings, sweatpants, a dress), AND Shoes 

Students MAY wear, as long as these items don’t violate the basic principle: 

• Hats, including religious headwear 
• Hoodie sweatshirts (hoods must be worn in a manner that does not cover the face) 
• Ripped jeans (as long as underwear and/or buttocks are not exposed) 
• Tank tops, including those with spaghetti straps 
• Shirts that have off the shoulder sleeves 
• Athletic attire 

Students MAY NOT wear the following: 

• Costumes of any kind 
• Undergarments as a shirt or pants 
• Clothing illustrating references to the items below: 
  • Drugs, Alcohol, Weapons, Gangs 
  • Racial/ethnic/sexual intimidation 
  • Clothing with violent language or images, hate speech, profanity, or pornography 
  • Clothing that is sheer and shows visible undergarments 
  • Bandanas of any color (including those worn as an accessory) 
  • Swimsuits (except as required in class or athletic practice) 
  • Accessories that could be considered dangerous or could be used as a weapon 
  • Sunglasses (while in the school building) 
  • Any item that obscures or hides the face (except as a religious observance or for health reasons) 

Dress Code Enforcement 

The GHS Dress Code guidelines shall apply to regular school days, summer school days, as well as any school-related events and activities.  Any student who violates the Dress Code will be asked to see a Student Support Administrator/Dean.  The student shall be required to change into appropriate clothing (school shirts can be provided) or make arrangements to have clothing brought to school immediately.  Repeated failure to comply with the Dress Code may result in disciplinary consequences and be considered a violation of Policy JKD-1-E Grounds for Suspension, Expulsion, or Denial of Admission.

Students are strongly encouraged to take their final exams during the regularly scheduled times, including all final exams at the end of the school year. Students leaving GHS prior to scheduled exams (family vacations summer employment, family celebration such as weddings and graduations, etc.) may be required to take late exams upon the student’s return in order to protect the integrity of common assessments. In that event, exams will be proctored in the main office by appointment during the summer and graded when teachers return in the fall. Semester grades for students leaving school early will be calculated based upon the student's current grades plus a final exam value of zero, therefore, lowering the semester grade. After completion of the final exam, grades will be recalculated and reflected on the student's next report card and transcript. In most circumstances, however, it is preferable for students leaving school prior to the end of the academic year to plan with teachers an alternate final exam testing date during or prior to scheduled exams. For consideration and permission for early or alternate exams, students must submit a completed Early Exam form found in the office of the Assistant Principal. Students that finish the semester with an incomplete grade will have four weeks into the following academic semester to complete assignments and take their finals. Arrangements to finalize incomplete grades must be made in conjunction with the classroom teacher and the student’s counselor. 

Students are only allowed in the athletic areas (gyms, weight room, pool, wrestling/dance room, training room, locker rooms) when a teacher or coach is present. Team room lockers are to be used only when a student is involved in a sport and must be cleaned out at the end of that season. Students must provide their own locks for these lockers. 

Food Deliveries including, but not limited to, Door Dash, Uber Eats, etc., will be delivered to our security vestibules. Students are not permitted to leave class to go get food deliveries. Security and the school are not responsible for the food that is left by the food delivery service.  

To be eligible to represent the school in any interscholastic activity including, but not limited to, competitions, field trips, plays, musicals, CHSAA-sanctioned events, etc., students must meet all CHSAA requirements, and must comply with the following:  

1. Be considered by your Principal a representative of your school’s standards of conduct and sportsmanship and be an undergraduate of your high school  
2. Be carrying a minimum of five courses (or equivalent) and be enrolled in a total of 2.5 Carnegie units of credit be semester and be failing no classes.  

STUDENTS MUST NOT BE FAILING AT THE TIME OF PARTICIPATION MORE THAN THE EQUIVALENT OF A ½ UNIT (CARNEGIE) OF CREDIT. In most cases, this means that students may not be failing more than one course. Note: A W/F (Withdrawal/Fail) and an Incomplete (I) both count as failures towards eligibility.  

3. Have been eligible in accordance with above #2 at the close of the previous semester.  

Note: Summer school or equivalent credit accepted by the school may be used to replace any Carnegie units or their equivalent (of the subject) or credit failed. Example: If a student failed a math class during the school year and is a ½ credit shy of eligibility, the student must take a math course in summer school as opposed to a physical education class.  Written notification of a student regaining eligibility through summer school must be included with the first semester eligibility report.

PARTICIPATION IN GRADUATION 

Participation in the Grandview Commencement ceremony will be possible for those students who 

1. have completed ALL requirements for graduation; 
2. have attended, with a parent or guardian, the graduation meeting held in the spring; 
3. have attended the required graduation practice, and 
4. have attended Grandview for the final semester of the senior year. 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 

The Cherry Creek District has adopted the following high school graduation requirements: 

Students must also meet the Colorado Department of Education graduation requirements found in the Grandview Registration Guide and at http://www.cde.state.co.us/postsecondary/graduationguidelines 

GRADUATION HONORS 

The following awards will be bestowed to honor students as listed below. Only these awards may be worn over gowns at the graduation ceremony. 

Two registered nurses are on duty during the school day. Services relating to general health problems, acute illnesses, and emergency first aid are available to all students and employees.

If your student has a new medical condition or a chronic medical condition, please let the nurse know as soon as possible so they can best support your student.

HEALTH CONDITIONS DURING SCHOOL HOURS 

Students who become ill during the school day should report to the nurse. The nurse will evaluate the nature of the problem and assist in contacting parent/guardians for transportation home. Only those people parents have designated may take a student home from school. Please ensure your contact information in PowerSchool is accurate and updated to ensure we can get a hold of you if needed. It is a District Policy that a sick student cannot be transported by another student unless the student is a sibling. The nurse will also notify the Attendance Office to excuse any classes missed. If students do not follow this procedure and go home due to illness, their absence will be considered unexcused. 

MEDICATION 

High School students have the privilege of administering their own medication or they may choose to have parents fill out permission forms for the nurse to administer to them. 

1. Students carrying their own medication may bring a one (1) day supply with them each day. Medication must be carried in the original packaging that identifies the contents, dose, and frequency it may be taken. This allows students to carry medication to treat headaches, cold symptoms, cramps, and/or allergies with them each day, so when symptoms arise, they can get relief. Prescription medication may also be carried by students. Homeopathic medications may only be carried with prior approval since the District prefers that they be given outside of school hours. Under No Circumstances should students share their medication with other students. They will be subject to disciplinary action if they do so. 

 2. Clinic administration of medication provides for accountability that regular doses are received or allow the students who regularly uses medication to store it at school so it is always available. A permission form must be completed and signed by the parent/guardian (and physician) before the school nurse may administer medication to a student. All medication must be brought from home in its original labeled container from purchase. Prescription medication should be counted at home and the nurse notified that it is coming to school with the student. It will be counted upon entering the clinic so quantity can be accounted for. At the end of the school year, the unused prescription medication will be returned home. 

3. The clinic may provide CCSD-approved over-the-counter medications with permission from parent(s)/guardian(s) upon completing check-in forms; parents are able to give permission to dispense medication for minor ailments.  

District Order & Consent for Medication form

 HOMEOPATHIC MEDICATIONS 

Homeopathic medications are treated as prescription medication, requiring a physician's authorization, as well as permission from the Cherry Creek Medical Advisory Board, to be administered by the school nurse. Due to the fact that these are unregulated substances and can be taken outside of school hours, homeopathic medications are not permitted to be carried by students. 

 MEDICAL EMERGENCIES 

School administration will use contact information in PowerSchool to contact a student’s parent or guardian.  

In the event of a medical emergency, parental instructions indicated on the emergency card will be followed. If the emergency card is not turned in, or no one on the emergency card can be contacted, all decisions as to treatment, destination, hospitals, etc. will be made by the attending paramedics. It is VERY IMPORTANT, therefore, to turn in a completed emergency card with a correct telephone number. 

Hours:  M-Th:  7:30-4:30;   Fri:  7:30-3:30   

The Library Team works hard to maintain a peaceful environment conducive to learning. Students are expected to work quietly, to cooperate with staff members and other students, and to refrain from bringing food into the space. Students can access the library on their off period(s), lunch, and before/after school. Students are expected to check in when they enter the library and will be redirected to class if they are assigned to a class at that time. 

Students will find a variety of resources available to meet academic and personal needs. The Library Staff is available for assistance; student suggestions and requests are welcomed.  

The Library provides the following resources and services: 

• Quiet, individual seating 
• Group work areas  
• Mac and PC computers 
• Student printer 
• Thousands of physical, audio, and eBooks for check-out 

LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY 

Technology at Grandview High School is available to staff and students in several forms. Grandview has an instructional focus, and integrated focus, and a productivity focus. The instructional focus at GHS offers students the opportunity to choose from a menu of courses for credit toward graduation and college preparation. The Integrated Technology focus at GHS provides teachers the opportunity to design and implement lessons that are supported with appropriate technology resources. Students have the opportunity to use these resources to increase their skills and enhance their assignments and projects. 

 Grandview High School provides both students and teachers with access to technology to increase their productivity. Computers and other technology resources are available for use during unscheduled periods in the Library, department resource centers, and open computer labs. 

 Students who wish to take advantage of the opportunities at Grandview must agree to abide by the school and district policies for electronic resources and equipment use: 

EQUIPMENT USE POLICY 

Grandview High School students have the ability to use a variety of resources, including computers, for their academic assignments. Students may use these resources under the following guidelines: 

1. Students must have the permission and supervision of a staff member during use of equipment and resources. 
2. All resources must be used in compliance with copyright laws. 
3. Students are not allowed to access personal email accounts at school. 
4. Students are not allowed to play computer games at school. 

 COPYRIGHT/LICENSE AGREEMENTS 

United States copyright and patent laws protect the interests of authors, inventors, and software developers in their products. Software license agreements serve to increase compliance with copyright and patent law and to help insure publishers, authors, and developers of return on their investments. It is against federal law and Cherry Creek School District policy to violate the copyrights or patents of computer software developers. It is against District policy and may be a violation of state or federal law to violate software license agreements. 

License agreements, unless otherwise stated, allow the use of software only by the staff and students of the licensed school within that facility. Use of licensed software does not extend to persons or places beyond the school site. Students, faculty, or staff may not use programs obtained from commercial sources or other computer installations unless written authority to use them has been obtained from the publisher or unless the programs are within the public domain. Security systems exist to ensure that the computers and systems are functional to all users. User responsibility is the only ultimate safeguard against misuse. However, when misuse is discovered, disciplinary measures will be taken against the misusers. Misuse includes, but is no limited to the following: 

• Accessing or attempting to access computer files, computer systems, or networks without authorization, using unauthorized passwords, subverting or attempting to subvert the restrictions associated with the District’s or the school’s computer systems 
• Damaging, modifying, altering, destroying, or copying files 
• Modifying or attempting to modify computer resources 
• Crashing or attempting to crash the system 
• Intentionally abusing and/or damaging resources 
• Intentionally interfering with the operation of computer resources 
• Intentionally interfering with the work of other users 
• Violating confidentiality, copyrights, or license agreements 
• Intentionally wasting computer resources 
• Attempting to bypass the system security or to use non-standard means to perform a standard function 
• Use of illegally copied software and/or loading software to a computer without permission 
• Copying, renaming, changing, examining, or deleting files belonging to someone else without the owner’s permission 
• Tampering with computers, network devices, peripherals, or any other associated equipment 
• Copying or accessing the file of another user for the purpose of copying the contents and representing the contents as his/her own work. (This is interpreted as plagiarism.) 
• Downloading software from the Internet or other resources onto school machines 

Abusers of computing privilege will be subject to disciplinary action by the school such as loss of computer privileges and possible legal actions by the appropriate law enforcement authorities. In addition, the school may require restitution for any equipment or services lost through abuse or misuse. The school reserves the right to examine all computer disks and files. 

If you wish to be assigned a locker, see a member of Grandview’s security team. Lockers at Grandview are the property of the Cherry Creek School District and are made available for student use through the school year. This student privilege carries an additional responsibility of keeping the locker clean and maintained. Grandview cannot assume any responsibility for lost or stolen items; students bring valuable items to school at their own risk. Grandview reserves the right to search lockers as necessary for the safety of the student body and the enforcement of school rules. Students are responsible for the contents of their assigned locker and are not to give out their locker combination.  

P.E. LOCKERS 

The purpose of the P.E. lockers is only to store clothing during PE classes. School personnel recommend that students do not leave electronic devices (cell phones, headphones, computers, etc.), money, or any items of value in their P.E. lockers. School personnel will not accept responsibility for lost or stolen personal property. 

Please give all found items to a member of Grandview’s security team. Lost and found items are held for one month. After a month, all items will be donated to charity. Lost computers and computer chargers can be recovered in the Library.  

A reasonable length of time will be allowed for students to prepare and hand in make-up work due to absences. District Policy allows for two days to make up missed work for each day a student is absent (two days means two class contact days). Previously assigned work is due upon return. 

 Example: If a student is absent on Monday, and returns to class on Wednesday, the assignment is due on Friday. 

Grandview will support a culture which fosters student responsibility and will facilitate the communication of homework assignments through teacher/student interactions, help from classmates, information on boards, in the resource center, or teacher Schoology pages. Parents should contact their student’s counselor for homework requests when a student will be absent three consecutive days or more.  

Messages of an urgent nature are delivered to students during the day through the main office. Grandview is not able to deliver other information, flowers, etc. to students.  

Students that remain on campus during their off period are encouraged to use their time in pursuit of academic achievement. The Library and Student Success Center (rm. 2626) are available to students during these times. Students may also be in the lower commons or outside. Students may be in the upper commons at the tables working, but if all tables and chairs are occupied, they need to move down to the lower commons. There is no food or drink allowed in the upper commons.  

LOWER COMMONS EXPECTATIONS  

Students who violate the following behavior expectations may be restricted from using the lower commons for a period of time:  

1. Students shall clean up any spilled food and drink, or notify someone if the spill needs attention.  
2. Tables and chairs will remain in place in the lower commons. 

UPPER COMMONS EXPECTATIONS  

Students who violate the following behavior expectations may be restricted from using the upper commons for a period of time: 

1. There is no food or drink in the upper commons; all food should be eaten downstairs.  
2. Tables and chairs will remain in place in the upper commons. 

Students are not permitted to bring animals or pets to school. Certified service animals are permitted; please reach out to a member of Grandview’s administrative team prior to bringing the service animal to campus.  

State of Colorado Law, in House Bill 03-1368 and enacted as section1, 22-1-106 of the Colorado revised Statute, requires the daily recitation by teachers and students of the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States.  

Posters advertising events, meeting dates, and times are permitted only on the bulletin boards. Bulletin boards throughout the building may be used to post approved announcements. All posters must be approved by the Activities Office.  

In some cases, a student may wish to repeat a course that would not normally be repeated (i.e., CP Algebra 1). However, when a student repeats a course of this nature, the record will show that the student received no credit for taking the course the first time, and the grades will not be used in computing G.P.A. This will apply to all courses repeated including courses that were failed. Grades for courses that have been repeated will remain on the permanent record but not calculated in the G.P.A. 

Students are not allowed to congregate/loiter in unsupervised areas during the school day. These areas include, but are not limited to, the athletic fields and all parking lots.   

We follow a Comprehensive Safe Schools Plan that addresses the physical safety/security and the psychological safety of students.

The Cherry Creek School District Safety & Security Team is comprised of feeder-based Security Coordinators, Dispatch Operations, and Security Specialists assigned to middle school and high school locations. The District Security Team supports the five core values of growth mindset, equity, whole wellbeing, engagement, and relationships in support of our mission.

We work collaboratively with district leaders, school administrators, teachers, support staff, students, parents and our public safety partners to address current safety and security concerns, identify best practices, and evolve and strengthen school safety and security efforts throughout all CCSD schools and facilities.

 MISSION

• Oversight of district security resources and capabilities
• Foster confidence and empower students, staff and parents
• Create the safest possible educational environment

CRISIS PREVENTION

As a Grandview student, you play a critical role in crisis prevention. Notify school personnel if you see unidentified visitors on campus. Remember that you can make a difference. 

 At the same time, always be aware of what is going on in your surroundings. If at any time you sense that a classmate or friend is becoming dangerous to himself/herself or others, it is important that you report what you know to your parents, a teacher, or the administration. Your actions of care and concern might make all the difference in someone's life. 

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STANDARD RESPONSE PROTOCOL

The Standard Response Protocol or SRP for short, is the backbone of our school-based emergency responses. The five actions are what we do within each school to address incidents of all natures and scales. The SRP gives students, staff, parents, security personnel and public safety partners common operating language and procedures for how we respond to and communicate about school-based emergency incidents.

The master schedule is designed based on requests students make during registration. In the event that a requested course is full or conflicts with another course, alternate requests will be used. Students who need a schedule change should see their counselor to initiate a schedule change. Schedule changes are not guaranteed.  

SCHEDULE REQUEST DEADLINES

All information will be sent to the phone number provided in PowerSchool, please make sure this number is accurate to receive this information. Verify and/or update your information in the Guardian Update tile in the Parent Portal.

In the event of a weather delay or closure, parents will be notified via the Cherry Creek School District Connect automated message system with a SMS message, phone call, and email. We will also post the notification on the district and school websites, Facebook and Instagram, and notify the news media.

We understand that some parents may make a different decision for their families. If you feel the weather is too severe to send your child to school, please call your school's attendance line and let them know your child will be staying home. The absence will be excused.

IN THE EVENT OF SCHOOL CLOSURE

• All activities scheduled in district facilities are cancelled.
• In-district sports events and team practices are postponed. If a league event is scheduled in the district, the host district determines whether it is postponed.
• In the event of a snow day or a cancellation, the next school day will resume as the next scheduled block day. All students will report to their first hour class at 8:20 a.m.

DELAYED START

When early morning conditions are not deemed serious enough to close schools, but are likely to cause delays, school bus pick up times and school start times may be delayed.

High Schools: Bus pick ups and school starting times will be delayed by 90 minutes.

EARLY DISMISSAL

If serious storm conditions or other emergency situations develop during the day, the district will monitor the situation and advise affected schools and the transportation department as soon as possible of a decision to dismiss school early. When this decision is made, this information will be sent to parents via the Blackboard Connect automated message system, posted on the district and school websites, and sent to the media as soon as possible.

 LATE DISMISSAL

In case of dangerous weather warnings or other dangerous conditions, a school may hold students past their dismissal time for safety reasons. This information will be sent to parents via the Connect automated message system with a SMS message, phone call, and email.

Skateboards and rollerblades can be dangerous to the students who are using them as well as to others. Although it is acceptable to use them as transportation to and from school, they may not be used on the grounds of Grandview High School. Students who disregard this directive will be referred to the dean for disciplinary consequences and possibly referred to the Aurora Police Department for legal action. 

• All usage of the device shall be subject to CCSD Information Systems Guidelines, Cherry Creek Board Policies, JS, JIC, JICJ and the CCSD “Student Conduct and Discipline, Rights and Responsibilities”. The device is to be used for the education of the student while enrolled in the Cherry Creek School District.  
• All student devices have a district provided Children’s Internet Protection Act compliant internet filter installed. Internet filtering is based upon age of the student. Parent acknowledges that while the District makes every effort to ensure the security of the device while on the internet, students may be able to access internet sites outside of the control of CCSD. Responsible use of network resources is the responsibility of the student and parent while at home.  
• The device and installed software are the sole property of CCSD. As such, the District can monitor its use remotely, and any violations of CCSD policy can result in discipline in line with the District policy. CCSD reserves the right to terminate use, remotely disable, and/or retain possession if any part of this agreement is violated. At no time will the District remotely turn on the camera or the microphone of the student device.  
• The device may be erased as part of maintenance or repair. Students are expected to utilize Microsoft OneDrive or Google Drive to store their files. Backup of student-owned data is solely the responsibility of the student and neither the school nor the District is responsible for loss of stored files, music, videos, etc.  
• Students will keep the device clean and in proper working condition. Students will notify a school representative immediately if the device does not work as expected or shows unusual wear.  
• Any text, imagery, or audio found on the student device that is illegal according to local, state, or federal law (e.g. threats, hate speech, obscene or sexual images or text) will be immediately reported to law enforcement.  
• Upon termination of the student enrollment, the Parent/Guardian shall return the laptop and power adapter as instructed in the same condition as delivered or be liable to for the full value of the laptop or for any required repairs.  Devices shall be returned to the student’s school or at the following address:  5416 South Riviera Way, Centennial, CO 80015.  
• The Parent/Guardian agrees to report a loss or damage that may occur to the laptop within 24 hours of the occurrence to the Service Desk at  servicedesk@cherrycreekschools.org. 

To understand Constitutional values such as the right to free speech, students must not only study such principles but also have an opportunity to put them into practice. However, there are limitations on the right of student free speech in the school setting that have been upheld by the courts because of the unique nature of the school community.  

It is the goal of this policy to strike a necessary balance between a student's right of free speech and the school's responsibility to maintain an orderly and safe school environment which respects the rights of all students on school grounds and during school-sponsored activities. Students shall be allowed to distribute non-curricular written materials on school property subject to restrictions on time, place, and manner of distribution set out in the accompanying regulations and the prohibitions set out below and in state law. 

Any material in any media containing expression which is obscene, libelous, slanderous, or defamatory shall be prohibited. Students shall not distribute any material which advocates commission of unlawful acts or violation of Board policy and/or regulations, which violates another person's right to privacy, which causes a material and substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school, or which threatens violence to property or persons.  

Students who distribute materials in violation of this policy and/or materials that cause a material and substantial disruption or damage to a person or property or threaten violence to property or persons in the judgment of school officials shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. 

School equipment and supplies shall not be used for publication of such material unless authorized as a school-sponsored activity. 

Cross References: JICEA, School Related Student Publications; JICED, Student Expression Rights; JK, Student Discipline; KHC, Distribution/Posting of Promotional Materials  

Tenth, eleventh, and twelfth graders may park at school provided they obtain a Grandview parking permit. Driving a car or motorcycle to school is a privilege that may be revoked if the student fails to operate his/her vehicle safely and in accordance with state law and school policy. The police department will issue citations for speeding, careless driving, and illegal parking on the Grandview school grounds. 

• The student parking fee is $0. Parking Permit Applications can be completed online via the GHS website. After successful completion of the Parking Permit Application, a parking permit may be obtained via the lower security vestibule during the school day. 
• Students must comply with all rules on the parking contract signed when receiving the parking pass. 
• The privilege of parking on school property grants consent to the school administration to search the vehicle without warning when there is reason to believe that the general welfare or safety of students is threatened by items in the vehicle. 
• Loitering in parking lots or socializing in vehicles during school hours is not permitted. 
• Vehicles should be locked at all times. 
• Students may not park in faculty, visitor, or reserved spaces, as well as other areas designated as “no parking.” 
• Grandview is not responsible for lost items or damaged property in the school parking lot. 

PARKING ON CAMPUS WITHOUT A PASS or PARKING IN NON-PERMITTED PLACES (STAFF PARKING, VISITOR, HANDICAP)

To ensure the safety of Grandview students and that all students parking on campus are registered drivers, students are required to have a parking permit to park on campus. Students who fail to obtain a GHS parking pass will be subject to disciplinary action.

Students are to only park in designated student lots during school hours. Parking in the staff lot, visitor parking spaces, handicap spaces, or other spaces undesignated spaces will be subject to disciplinary action.

Consequences for such actions will be determined by the following infraction schedule:

Enforcement of Parking Violations

Once a student has purchased a parking pass, all outstanding fees related to parking on campus without a parking pass will be waived. If prior parking tickets have been paid, we will not issue a refund.

A student ID card serves as identification for each Grandview High School student. Each student is expected to have an ID card while in attendance at school or school events - home or away. Students are expected to provide the card upon request from a staff member. A member of the Security team may request your ID to verify attendance.  Students misusing their identification card may lose the privilege of attending activities where Grandview High School is involved. Students should report lost or stolen cards immediately to security. Replacement cost for lost ID cards is $5.00; incorrect cards will be replaced for free. Replacement cards may be obtained from the counseling office during a student’s lunch. 

It is extremely important that we are able to communicate with you. If you move or change your telephone number, please call our records office at 720-886-6542. 

1. Advanced approval from the Counselor or Registrar is required before a student registers for summer school. 
2. Courses taken for credit in an approved summer school program will be recorded on the student’s permanent record, and grades and credits received will apply toward graduation. 
3. All letter grades earned in summer school classes approved by the Registrar will be calculated in the GPA. All CCSD summer school grades will automatically replace the previously earned grade (even if the grade is lower). 

Grandview High School complies with all Title IX rules and regulations. For an understanding of Cherry Creek Schools' Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity policy, please reference CCSD Board Policy AC-R. For a comprehensive understanding of the Title IX grievance procedure, please reference Cherry Creek Schools Board Policy AC-R-5. For questions regarding Title IX, or to file a formal complaint, please contact Grandview's Title IX coordinator, Trevor Watrous. 

Parents/Guardians have the ability to access students’ grades throughout the semester through PowerSchool. Semester grades are reported after final exams and will be recorded on students’ transcripts.  

Students may request an unofficial copy of their transcripts in the Records Office. Students must show a photo ID. Please allow up to 48 hours. Transcripts are considered historical documents that cannot be altered without the involvement of the teacher and must reflect the high school course work attempted by each student.  

Students who have entered Grandview High School from home school or any non-accredited school may receive credit towards graduation, but letter grades will not be awarded. Instead, transcripts will reflect S (satisfactory) or US (unsatisfactory) grades.  

Home school students must complete a minimum of one full semester at Grandview High School during their senior year to receive a Grandview diploma.  

INSPECTION POLICY 

Grandview complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment). Essentially, the Act permits parents to access most school records which relate to their student. In addition, records may not be released without written consent of the parents except for school to school communications. When a student attains the age of 18, however, the rights previously afforded to the parents are transferred to the student. Individuals accessing school records must show proof of identification to obtain a copy of a student’s report card or transcript. 

PROCEDURE 

A written request will be submitted to the Records Office at Grandview High School. A meeting with the counselor will be arranged with in the next three working days. In keeping with the spirit of the Buckley Amendment, this conference will be an informal meeting to review and interpret information contained in the student's records. 

WEIGHTED GRADES  

The Cherry Creek School District offers students and parents the opportunity for an official transcript that reflects a weighted grade point average. Weighted grades are given in those courses designated as either Honors or Advanced Placement. The difference between weighted and unweighted grades in terms of grade point value is as follows: 

CREDITS EARNED OUTSIDE CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT 

1. Coursework taken in schools/programs outside of the Cherry Creek School District may be considered for credit only if documentation is received on an official transcript from an accredited school. 
2. A maximum of two units of credit earned outside the Cherry Creek School District may be applied toward graduation (online Courses, Summer School earned in another school district etc.) However, if the student’s class has graduated, additional credit needed to complete graduation may be earned by various means. 
3. Students wishing to take online courses should contact their counselor for the procedure involved. 

TRANSFER CREDITS 

1. Students who transfer to Grandview High school from outside the district will have their transcript evaluated by the Registrar’s office. Although Grandview High School will accept all credits coming from another district, the specific category in which these credits are applied is up to the discretion of the Registrar. Honors credit (weighted grades) will only be given if Grandview offers the same honors class within the curriculum. 
2. Transfer grades coming from an accredited academic institution will receive point values towards a GPA that correspond to that particular letter grade. Transfer grades coming from non-academic programs will receive credit on a pass/fail basis (Satisfactory (S)/Unsatisfactory (US)). 
3. Students who bring in transfer credits from a foreign school will receive pass/fail credit only. 
4. Students who wish to take course work for credit outside of the Cherry Creek School District must first meet with their Counselor and Assistant Principal to gain prior approval. 
5. To graduate from Grandview High School, one complete semester of residence enrollment is required in the last semester prior to graduation. 

INCOMPLETE GRADES  

Incomplete grades may be given at the discretion of the teacher. An incomplete grade will be recorded and calculated into the grade point average with zero grade points. When the missing class work is made up and the incomplete grade is changed, the accumulative data will be updated appropriately. Students that finish the semester with an incomplete will have 4 weeks into the following academic semester to complete assignments or the incomplete grade will be recorded as a failure (F). 

Vape detectors are in use in all student restrooms. In the event that the vape detectors alert while students are present, all students present in the restroom may be subject to a search of their belongings. Searches are conducted in compliance with CCSD Board Policy JIH.  

Visitors must check in with security, show proper identification, and indicate the reason for being at school. Visitors must always wear the name tag given by security. Out-of-town guests, friends of students, relatives, etc., cannot visit between the hours of 7:30am and 3:30pm. Any unauthorized visitors will be escorted by security to the Security Office and will receive a trespassing ticket authorized by the Aurora Police Department. Students from other schools are not permitted on campus during the school day without permission and will receive a trespassing ticket.