Rules and Policies

Change Address and/or Phone Numbers:

Notify the attendance office, in writing, immediately of new address or phone number. You must have an emergency card with current information on file in the main office and nurse's office.
 

Class Interruptions:

We will not interrupt class unless approved by the administrator.
 

General Campus Security Policy and Procedures

 

The following policy details measures and protocols our staff is taking to keep our campus safe and secure on a daily basis. Students are expected to adhere to the policies outlined in this document while on campus each day.

 

Campus Supervision and Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up:

• Campus supervision begins at 7:30am

• All students must enter through the main gate on 8th street between 7:30am 7:50am

• Please use 8th street or Locust for student drop-off and pick-up. Please do not double park in the drop-off area. Do not use Renaissance staff parking lot for student drop off/pick up.

• Front gate will be opened each morning from 7:30am to 7:50am

• Students who arrive after 7:50am will receive a tardy slip from our CSA at the Main Gate and will wait at to be released to class

• At 8:05am, the CSA will allow students who arrived after 7:50am to go to class with their tardy pass

• The CSA will then sweep the campus and move all unscheduled students to the cafeteria 

• Tardy slips will not be issued after 8:05am during period 1 on Mondays, or 8:30am (during the first block) on Tuesday-Friday 

• Students who arrive after 8:05am on Mondays will have to wait to enter campus until the passing period bell rings (8:31am), unless a parent is present to check them into campus for the day, or they have a doctors note referencing an appointment prior to their arrival (must be on issued on the same date)

• Students who arrive after 8:20am on Tuesday-Friday (block period days) will need to wait to enter the campus until the passing period bell rings (9:19am) unless a parent is present to check them into campus for the day, or they have a doctors note referencing an appointment prior to their arrival (must be on issued on the same date)

• Students will not be allowed into class after the tardy bell rings without a tardy slip

• Teachers will mark students “tardy” who arrive with a tardy slip

Arriving On Campus Mid-Class Session:

• Students who arrive on campus more than 10 minutes late for periods 2-8 on Monday’s (all classes schedule) will not be allowed to enter the campus until the next passing period unless a parent is present to check them into campus for the day, or they have a doctors note referencing an appointment prior to their arrival (must be on issued on the same date)

• Students who arrive on campus more than 30 minutes late for any class period on Block Schedule days (Tuesday-Friday) will not be allowed to enter the campus until the next passing period unless a parent is present to check them into campus for the day, or they have a doctors note referencing an appointment prior to their arrival (must be on issued on the same date)

Student Arrival Cut-Off Times:

*Students who arrive mid-period after the cut-off times below will need to wait until the next passing period to enter the campus unless a parent is present, or the student has a dated doctor’s note from a same day appointment. 

Monday (All Periods)

Period 1: 8:05am 

Period 2: 8:45am 

Period 3: 9:45am

Period 4: 10:30am

Period 5: 11:15am

Period 6: 12:05pm

Period 7: 1:20pm

Period 8: 2:05pm* 

(After 8th period cut-off, students may only enter campus after 2:40pm)

Tuesday-Friday (Block Periods)

Period 1/2: 8:20am 

Period 3/4: 10:05am

Period 5/6: 11:40am

Period 7/8: 1:45pm*

(*After 1:40pm, student may only enter the campus after 2:40pm)

Students who arrive more than 30 minutes late to a class will be marked absent for that period.  

 

Additional Notes:

• Students are not permitted to be unsupervised in the quad or other areas on campus during their unscheduled periods

• Students are not permitted to be out of class without a teacher issued pass, or a recently issued tardy pass (less than 5 minutes)

• Students who are out of class without a pass, or who have a tardy pass that was issued more than 5 minutes prior will receive lunch detention

• Students who are unscheduled period 7 or 8 may leave campus during or after lunch

• Unscheduled Students who chose to leave campus during lunch may not re-enter the campus, but may wait for pick-up in the outdoor reception area (gated area outside of the Main Office)

• Students who remain on campus during their unscheduled period must be:

  • In a structured activity with a supervising staff member present

  • In the outdoor reception area in front of the school 

  • Students who remain in the “reception area” during period 7 or 8 will be signed in by the CSA and will attempt to make parent contact to arrange pick-up

• Students who are unscheduled period 7 or 8, but are returning to campus after school for an activity must either:

  • Leave campus and return when their activity begins

  • Remain in the reception area to wait for school to be dismissed

• After school, students who are not in structured activities with supervising staff members must leave the main campus by 3pm. 

• Students who are waiting for transportation may do so in the outdoor reception area.

• The Main Office closes at 4pm daily. Students who remain in the outdoor reception area after 4pm are not supervised by LBUSD staff. Please arrange transportation prior to the campus closing each day. 

Lunch Passes:

• Lunch passes are issued to eligible students who complete the Off-Campus Lunch Permit Application in the Main Office with their parent/guardian present.

• Parent/guardian must be present to sign the application.

• Eligible students must meet the following criteria:

  • Are currently in 11th or 12th grade

  • Have a 3.0 GPA

  • No N’s or U’s in conduct on the last grading period

  • No discipline issues or suspensions in the previous grading period

  • No current unexcused tardies or single period absences

• 10th grade students will be considered for lunch pass eligibility during second semester provided they meet the same criteria stated above

• Lunch passes are issued at the time the application is submitted

• Lost lunch passes cannot be replaced

• Students who have scheduled 7th or 8th period classes may not leave the campus during lunch unless they have a valid lunch pass

• Students who leave campus without a lunch pass will be issued lunch detentions, and may receive further discipline measures

• Renaissance Administration may revoke lunch passes from students if

  • The student is tardy or absent to their after lunch class periods

  • The student is involved in behavior off-campus that requires disciplinary action

  • The student becomes ineligible based on the criteria stated above

• Food delivery services may deliver to the campus no earlier than 12:36pm and no later than 12:55pm.

• Food deliveries that arrive after 12:55pm will be held in the main office for students to pick up after 2:40pm.

• LBUSD is providing meals to all students free of charge at nutrition and lunch daily in the Cafeteria.

 

Class Attendance/Passes:

• All students are expected to be in class for the entire length of the class (from the tardy bell to the dismissal bell).

• Students who must leave class will need to obtain a pass from the teacher, noting their permission to be out of the classroom.

• No passes will be issued the first 10 minutes of class. 

• Students are not permitted to be out of the classroom without a pass.

• Students are not permitted to be in areas of the campus not noted on their pass.

• Students are not permitted to enter or disrupt another class while on a pass from their teacher/class. 

• Students should make every attempt to use restrooms during passing periods and should minimize their time out of class.

• Students found out of class without a pass will be subject to disciplinary consequences. 

 

Student ID’s

• Beginning October 19, 2021, ALL STUDENTS must show their school ID to enter campus. 

• Make-up ID photos will take place on October 18, 2021 for students who have lost their ID, or who did not receive their ID over the summer. 

• All students must have their school ID every day, and must be prepared to present it to adult staff members when requested. 

• Students who have lost their school ID will be required to get a temporary or replacement ID as they arrive on campus in the morning. 

 

Hallways and Cafeteria:

• Students may not be in hallways during lunch or after school unless:

  • They are making their way to a scheduled club meeting in a classroom

  • They are entering the building to use the restroom

• The Cafeteria is available for students at nutrition and lunch

• Students may not be in the Cafeteria during their scheduled class periods 

• Students are expected to behave appropriately at all times in the Cafeteria

  • Be respectful of staff and other students in the Cafeteria at all times

  • Clean up your food/area when you are finished eating

  • Exit the Cafeteria immediately when the first bell for class rings

 

Dress Code Policy and Enforcement 

At Renaissance, one of the great perks our students enjoy is the ability to express themselves through their clothing. While we encourage students to explore their personal style on a daily basis, there are some basic parameters that we must outline. The policy below is aligned with the LBUSD dress code policy and is based in efforts to keep all students safe and free to learn in an environment of comfort and acceptance while on campus. The full LBUSD dress code can be accessed at lbschools.net. Students at Renaissance must adhere to the following policy each day that they are on campus. 

 

Please note that the policy will be enforced uniformly on campus by all staff, and we are making every effort to be fair and consistent in both our policy and our enforcement of it. 

 

General Policy:

• Student apparel must not contain explicit or obscene language or imagery.

• Student apparel must not contain language or imagery that is offensive to another individuals’ race, religion, ethnicity, sexual identity, gender identity, etc.

• Student apparel must not contain references to alcohol or illegal drugs/substances.

• All undergarments must be fully covered by outer apparel. 

• All body parts intended to be covered by undergarments must also be fully covered by solid outer apparel.

• No bare midriffs.

• No sheer or see-through apparel that exposes midriff or undergarments.

• No backless attire. 

• No spaghetti strap camis or tanks (*these may be worn under other apparel). 

  • Other tank tops are permitted, provided undergarments are not exposed.

• No strapless tops.

• Shorts/bottoms must be the length of the students thumbs (when hands are relaxed at their sides).

 

Dress Code Violation Procedures:

• Student must change the item of clothing that does not meet the dress code with loaners provided in the Main Office.

• Student is issued a dress code violation form.

• Student is issued loaner attire, and must leave their apparel in the Main Office with their name on it (bags provided).

• At the end of the day, the student may come to the office to change back into their apparel and leave campus.

• Students who do not return loaner apparel will be charged the cost of replacement ($5/shirt, $15/sweats) 

 

Consequences:

• 1-2 dress code violations/change outs - verbal warnings

  • Parent is notified of dress code violation - CSO will make phone call home to notify

• 3rd dress code violation - parent call or conference, additional consequences assigned by Administration

  • After the 3rd violation, and every instance thereafter, the parent must come in to pick up the apparel

• 4th dress code violation - 1 week lunch detention, additional consequences assigned by Administration

• 5th - 10th offense = 1 week after school detention or campus beautification during lunch for 1 week and Restorative Justice circle and exclusion from all extracurricular activities

• 10+ = case by case discipline assigned by Administration

Emergency Procedures

Emergency Plan: Earthquake/Fire
All students and staff have assigned evacuation areas on campus if the need arises. An emergency evacuation plan is posted in each classroom. Teachers will review evacuation procedures with all of their classes throughout the school year.  Renaissance performs regular practice drills for earthquake and fire during the school year.
Should an emergency situation occur during nutrition, lunch, before school, or during a passing period, students are instructed to report to the evacuation area for the class they were in before the break (the last place where attendance was taken).

Emergency Plan: Non Earthquake and/or Fire
At the sound of a special bell (four rings in rapid succession) all students should remain in class until an all clear bell rings. If the special bell rings during passing period, nutrition, or lunch, go to your previous period classroom. Renaissance performs regular practice drills for non earthquake/fire emergencies.
 

Fighting and Zero Tolerance Policy

The zero tolerance policy includes the standard L.B.U.S.D. disciplinary procedure for mandatory suspension from school for fighting, and will be required to participate in a Restorative Justice Circle upon their return. Students will also serve 5 days of nutrition and lunch detention upon returning to campus after their suspension. Additionally, students who disrupt the campus by fighting may be subject to citations and/or arrest by the Long Beach Police Department.
 

Neighborhood Policy

It is important to remember that courtesy and consideration for our school neighbors is of top priority in order to promote good community relations. Graffiti, loitering, and vandalism can result in disciplinary action including suspension and withdrawal of off-campus lunch permits. Additionally, students who engage in vandalism (graffiti or otherwise) and daytime loitering will be subject to citations and/or arrest by the Long Beach Police Department.
 

 

Prohibited Items

Ipods, mp3 players, cell phones, cameras, video cameras, and hats may be allowed on campus, but are not permitted to be out during class periods. If you display these items at school, they may be confiscated and returned at the end of the day.  We are not responsible for these items should they become lost or stolen while on campus.
 

Sexual Harassment

We are committed to a working and learning environment that is free from sexual harassment. Any student who sexually harasses another person will be subject to disciplinary procedures including suspension and/or expulsion. Please review the sexual harassment policy given to you at registration.
 

Attendance

An acceptable attendance rate is 95%. This translates to no more than two absences per school quarter. A lower attendance rate could result in lower academic and conduct grades. Parents will be notified regularly through telephone or letter contact of poor attendance. Parents are legally responsible for your attendance at school. Whenever you are absent, bring a note signed by your parent to the attendance office. The note should include the date(s) of absence, the reason for the absence, your full name, and your parent's signature. Absences not cleared by such a note within one week will become truancies.
 

Absent Permits/Early Outs

You must bring a signed note from your parent/guardian before school to the attendance office. The note must include: your full name, the time you must leave, the reason for leaving, the correct date, and a telephone number where a parent may be reached for verification. Any note brought in after school begins may be denied, as parents must be contacted. The early out will serve as your readmit.