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= Welcome to Mrs. Garcia's website = = Welcome to Independence High School = = (626) 308-2318 =

As your teacher, I would like to welcome you to Independence High School located at San Gabriel High School. The classroom room number is U33. It is located in the north side of the school, near the Adult Education area.

As a new student, you will be responsible for attending weekly on your scheduled appointment time. For example if your appointment is Monday at 9 am, every Monday for the semester is the time to turn in assignments. This is the time that has been set aside to meet and discuss your assignments. Please call before dropping in without an appointment. If your assignments are completed and there is time available before the next appointment, go on to the next assignment. If you are unsure of what the next assignment is, please call for clarifications. If the the assignment is too difficult, do not wait until the next appointment to mention the problem--call and adjustments can be made over the telephone. If students prefer to communicate via email, please email your messages to Garcia_CamenCHS@Alhambra.K12.CA.US. I will respond to the message.

It is my goal at Independence High School to help students complete their coursework required for graduation. Students enter with different needs, some are behind in credits, some can't attend school daily, others have medical needs or need to work part time. Whatever the case may be, as your teacher I am here to help you achieve your goals. Students may choose to make up credits and return to their home high school, while others may choose to complete graduation requirements and graduate through Independence High School. It is up to the student to make that decision at the time of enrollment. But if situations change and changes are needed, please share your thoughts early so that changes can be made.

THINGS TO KNOW

Please read the following information. 1. Homework assignments - They are to be completed at home before your next scheduled appointment. Arriving without your homework is the same as being absent from school. If your appointment can not be kept, please call before the scheduled time for a make-up appointment. The telephone number is 626-308-2318. If you don't get me the first time, please call again.

2. Appointment Hours:

Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Morning Appointments 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Afternoon Appointments Friday 8:00 am to 11:00 noon Call first for Make-up Appointments

3. For bus stop locations check with MTA at 800-266-6883 or at www.mta.net

4. Hats are not to be worn on campus unless they meet the District approved guidelines.

5. Dress Code will be strictly enforced. Security will not allow students that do not dress properly to enter the school grounds.

6. Students are required to check in with security before entering campus. Students are also required to wear an identification badge while on campus. Walk directly to the classroom from the gate entrance. Visiting other parts of the campus requires a hall pass that can be provided by at the independent study classroom.

7. School holidays are as follow: Veteran’s Day - Thursday, November 11 Thanksgiving - Monday - Friday November 22-26 Thursday & Friday Winter Break - Monday, December 20 to Friday, December 31 Martin Luther Holiday - Monday, January 17 Lincoln Birthday Holiday - Monday, February 14 Presidents Day Holiday - Monday, February 21 Spring Break - Monday, March 28 to Friday April 1 Memorial Day - Monday, May 30 Graduation - Tuesday, June 14 Last day of School - June 15

8. Before and after school, restrooms will be available but ask for a hall pass.

9. Students may bring water and food, but gum and candy are not allowed in the classroom.

10. When turning in homework assignments, write you name, subject, date and units on pages being turned in on the upper right hand corner of the first page. If not labeled properly, you may not receive full credit for the work turned in.

11. Parking is limited. Students must park their vehicles on the streets and not on campus parking lots. Violators may be cited by the police department.

12. Lastly, Independent Study is a privilege and you have voluntarily chosen to be assigned to Independence HighSchool. Do not abuse this privilege by failing to keep your weekly appointments. If you can not keep your appointment, remember to call and state your situation. Arrangements can be made to accommodate your situation. After two missed appointments, you will have to meet with Mrs. Rose, Principal of Independence High School before allowed to continue. Her telephone number is 626-308-2250. She is located at Century High School and you will have to call and make an appointment to speak to her. After four missed appointments, the student will be returned to the comprehensive high school.