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Hats, bandanas, caps, headbands, hairnets or sunglasses. Clothing with profane, obscene language or offensive symbols, including, but not limited to drug, alcohol or tobacco symbols or messages of implied or explicit sexual content. Athletic garments with altered logos. Clothing that does not cover undergarments or is overly revealing. No open back halters or spaghetti straps, bare midriffs or off the shoulder. Hazardous articles of clothing or accessories that is likely to injure the wearer or someone else. These include spiked belts or wristbands, spiked rings or any spiked jewelry. Clothing displaying:  Swastikas.  Confederate flags.  Emblems and/or badges that promote drug, alcohol or tobacco use, violence, disruptive behavior, discrimination, intimidation, or any criminal behavior. Black trench coats or dusters. Any other items deemed inappropriate by the administration or discipline committee.

Panther Parents Guide to Pomona Policies

8101 W Pomona Drive Arvada, CO 80005 Main Office: 303-982-0710 Fax: 303-982-0709 Website: Pomonahs.com

Parking Permits: To process this application you must complete the following steps:    

Fill out Parking Permit Agreement found in the Pomona Office. Be sure that student and parent/guardian have signed front and back. Go to the Financial Office – pay the fee or get verification of free/reduced status. Bring in the following documents – Current Driver’s license, current vehicle registration, and proof of current insurance on the vehicle. Contact Mr. Martinelli to obtain your parking permit.

Snow Days: The district superintendent decides whether schools will close for inclement weather, not the individual schools. Please listen/watch local media for school closures. You should also receive a message through the “School Messenger” via phone or e-mail, this is why it is important to keep all information up to date and accurate.

Principal – Assistant Principal A –E Assistant Principal F – L Assistant Principal M – R Assistant Principal S – Z Dean How to reach us: Main Office 303-982-0710 Attendance… Option 1 Counseling… Option 2 Athletics………Option 3 Finance………..Option 4 Main Office….Option 5 Clinic School Recourse Officer Finance Secretary

Andy Geise Tracie Binford Mike Santarelli Felicia Reimer Don Klipka Jason Campbell

303-982-5622 303-982-8863 303-982-0682 303-982-1907 303-982-0657 303-982-4054

Counseling Center Mike Wilson A–E 303-982-0653 Sandy Austin F – Ln 303-9829402 Paul Oser Lo – Rn 303-982-7758 Chuck Runge Ro – Z 303-982-0696 Crystal Jones Registrar 303-982-0636 th Vanessa Ewing 9 grade coun. Vicki Wells 303-982-0619 Officer Glasmann 303-982-0525 Linda Minzak 303-982-0607

Homework: It is the responsibility of the parent or student to initiate a request for makeup work within one day of returning to class. All requests can be made via e-mailing the teacher or visiting the teacher’s website. E-mail addresses can be found on the Pomona website. You can also find a link on Parent Portal under the schedule tab to obtain e-mail and teacher information. There is a “homework” basket located in the main office where you can pick up homework requested.

Attendance Policy and Procedures Attendance Line: 303-982-0604 is available 24/7  

All absences and tardies must be called within 24 hours of occurrence. Please leave the students name, spell the last name, your name, your relationship to student, reason for absence, date of absence and your phone number.  All freshmen and sophomores must be signed out by a parent or guardian in order to be excused.  It is a closed campus to all freshmen and sophomores, they are not to leave the school grounds unless signed out by a parent or the absence will not be excused.  Prearranged absences – obtain a form in attendance office for absences of more than 2 days. Form must be turned in prior to absence.  Students will not be excused for single period absences if they are in the building and did not or have not been signed out.  Please have students sign in at the attendance office when they are arriving late or returning from an appointment.  The importance of regular, daily attendance as a basis for academic achievement cannot be overemphasized. Absences have a negative effect upon instructional continuity and learning and it could affect the student’s ability to attend a Pomona dance. Ex: excessive unexcused absences could result in the inability to attend Prom. Tardy Policy: 6 unexcused tardies Conference with student 1st offense Parent contacted via email or phone Documented in Admin. Conference 12 unexcused tardies 2nd offense

Referred for 3 days lunch detention Documented in Admin. Conference

18 unexcused tardies 3rd offense

Referred for 5 days lunch detention Documented in Admin. Conference

24 unexcused tardies 4th offense

Referred for 1 day of ISS NO DANCE (1st Dance) Documented in Admin. Conference Referred for 1 day of ISS NO DANCE (2nd Dance) Documented in Admin. Conference

30 Unexcused Tardies 5th Offense

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All prescription and nonprescription medication that is checked into the clinic must be in its original labeled pharmacy container. A parent or guardian must fill out a Medication Agreement Form. Medication arriving in a baggie will not be accepted. For prescription medication, the label must state the student's name, name of medication, how often it is to be administered, the dosage, the name of the authorized prescribing healthcare provider as well as a written authorization of the prescribing physician on the Medication Agreement Form. For non- prescriptive and over the counter medication, medication must be provided in a pharmaceutical labeled container and be administered only in accordance with specific written instructions from the student's parent or legal guardian as identified on the Medication Agreement form. A student that is considered of mature age may carry a one-day dose of nonprescription medication with written authorization by their parent or legal guardian as identified on the Medication Agreement Form. If a student abuses or misuses the privilege of self-carrying the non-prescription medication, the privilege may be withdrawn. A student with asthma, severe allergies or a similar life-threatening condition may possess and self-administer medication in accordance with the Colorado School Children's Asthma and Anaphylaxis Health Management Act.

Parent Portal/Jeffco Connect: It is extremely important that the school have accurate and updated information regarding contact phone numbers and e-mail addresses. Call Crystal Jones @ 303-982-0636, [email protected] if you need assistance.