Moapa Valley Empowerment High School

Updates from Dean Nuanez

Just a few reminders ...

Students are expected to be on time to class:

• We are half the size of comprehensive high schools in Las Vegas, and yet give the same amount of passing time. Student's have ample time between classes to go to their lockers and be to class before the bell rings.
• Students are allowed three tardies a quarter before a phone call goes home. At the fourth tardy, parents must meet with their child and the dean for an RPC. From five tardies on, students are placed on a one day suspension for each tardy. Tardies begin over each quarter.
• Remember that being tardy in the morning is only excusable for illness or a doctor's visit. Oversleeping or car trouble is not considered an excused reason for being tardy. Sending a note will not excuse the student from a tardy. Please review this tardy policy with your child(ren). It is essential that they understand how important it is to be on time, and what the consequences will be if they are late.

With regard to attendance:

• Students who are absent from school for an excused reason (illness, family emergency, doctor's visit) have three days in which to bring in a note. After the third day the absence becomes truancy. 
• Truancy letters will be sent home every week.
• After a student has three turancies, he/she will be cited for Habitual Truancy by the Metroplitan Police Department.
• Our goal is to encourage students to be responsible in turning in their notes, and to be in school. We all know that attendance is essential in being successful in school.

Students bring nuisance items to school at their own risk:

• Cell phones, iPods, cameras etc. are considered nuisance items. If your child chooses to bring any of them to MVHS, they do so at their own risk. MVHS will not be responsible for these items if they are stolen or damaged at school.

     With lunch being at the end of the day, we will continue to have our fifteen minute nutrition break after B3/G4. Please make sure your

child(ren) either bring something to eat or have money to purchase food on campus. In addition to the cafeteria being open, our student store and many clubs will also sell snacks during that time. It is a long day if they do not eat until 1:05 pm.

     At MVHS we will continue to focus on being consistent with the expectations already established that help make Moapa Valley High School a place where students are challenged to grow academically and are provided opportunities to excel in all areas. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to working with you and your child(ren) in the coming school year.

     If I can ever be of assistance to you please do not hesitat to contact me at 397-2611 ext. 4500.

Sincerely,

Brittney Nuanez