How do I check my students attendance and Progress? You can check your student's attendance and progress, grades, completion of assignments by using our web based computer grading system, aka: POWERSCHOOL
Parents and students are given Power School access to check academic progress in classes. Please use the login and passwords provided on the Grade Report to check daily progress. Teachers have their grades updated each week. This is a great way to track homework and class participation. You may also schedule a conference with your student's teachers.
Is tutoring or extra help available for my student? Yes. Each school offers tutoring. Loyalton High School offers individual and group tutoring daily at lunch in Room 101, and after school through CSF. Contact you school for more specific tutoring options.
Do our schools enforce a dress code? Yes. The dress code is designed to maintain a level of decorum which will ensure that the best possible learning environment for teachers and students is created and preserved. Read our STUDENT DRESS REGULATIONS
Does my child have to pass the CAHSEE in order to receive a high school diploma? The primary purpose of the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) is to significantly improve pupil achievement in public high schools and to ensure that pupils who graduate from public high schools can demonstrate grade level competency in reading, writing, and mathematics. The CAHSEE helps identify students who are not developing skills that are essential for life after high school and encourages districts to give these students the attention and resources needed to help them achieve these skills during their high school years. All California public school students must satisfy the CAHSEE requirement, as well as all other state and local requirements, in order to receive a high school diploma. The CAHSEE requirement can be satisfied by passing the exam or, for students with disabilities, receiving a local waiver pursuant to Education Code Section 60851(c), or receiving an exemption pursuant to Education Code sections 60852.3 or 60852.4. For further reading ... Parents Guide to Achievement Testing
Q and A - Test Variations
Questions and Answers about the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) Test Variations
Why is ATTENDANCE so important?
Regular attendance is vital to a student's success in school. Grades may be lowered due to absences, tardiness, or truancies. All students are expected to be on campus or involved in school-sponsored activities for the full extent of each school day. Parents and students are reminded that absence from any part of the school day is undesirable and should be avoided if at all possible by planning appointments and vacations at times that do not conflict with school. Attendance is reported to the office every period. If school must be missed, notify the school before 8:30 a.m. Please make every effort to have students attend at least part of the school day. Students who miss an entire school day for any reason (including illness) are not included in the formula for state funding for that day. (Ed. Code 48205) The loss of funding affects the ability of the school to maintain school programs and affects the greater achievement of our students. Read more about attendance, truancy, and tardiness by clicking here...
Does SPJUD have a program for "gifted students"? Yes! As a matter of fact, Sierra County has a high percentage of GATE, Gifted and Talented Students. Sierra Plumas Joint Unified School District is in the process of identifying students for its Gifted and Talented (GATE) program. GATE is designed to serve the needs of exceptional students so they can reach their highest potential. Identified students will be provided with differentiated curriculum that utilizes a variety of teaching styles and learning methods to provide depth and complexity to the California State Standards. To read more about our Gate Program ..click here
Students may qualify for GATE in one or more of the following categories:
o Intellectual ability
o High achievement
o Specific academic ability
o Leadership ability
o Creative ability
o Visual and performing arts
