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These policies found below are aligned with East Side Union High School District Board Policies that can be found by clicking on the button below.
Please scroll down to see Santa Teresa High School policies on Student Conduct, Device Usage, Attendance and Truancy, and more.
Student Conduct
Student Conduct
Santa Teresa students are expected to uphold a safe, respectful, and academically focused environment. Per district policy:
No bullying, harassment, discrimination, or hazing.
No weapons, fighting, or threats of violence.
No drug, alcohol, or tobacco possession or use on campus.
No academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc.).
No gang-affiliated or inappropriate clothing.
No unauthorized use of phones or electronic devices during class time.
No leaving campus without permission.
Respect all staff and follow directions.
Cell Phones & Devices
Cell Phones & Devices
Personal devices must be off or silent during class unless approved for instruction.
Devices used in violation of classroom or school policy may be confiscated and returned later.
A more extensive guideline for electronic devices and cell phones at Santa Teresa High School can be found by clicking here.
Campus Safety & Emergency Procedures
Campus Safety & Emergency Procedures
Regular fire, earthquake, and lockdown drills are conducted throughout the school year.
We follow the Comprehensive School Safety Plan in coordination with San Jose Fire and Police Departments.
In emergencies, staff may serve as Disaster Service Workers as required by law.
Refer to Emergency Procedures Page to know more about how our site responds to various emergencies.
District Safety Policy: Board Policy 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan
Attendance & Truancy
Attendance & Truancy
Daily attendance is expected and legally required.
Parents must report all absences promptly.
Students missing 5–15 days may request a Short-Term Independent Study agreement.
Unexcused absences and excessive tardiness may lead to administrative consequences.
District Attendance Policy: Board Policy 5113 - Absences and Excuses
Personal Belongings & Searches
Personal Belongings & Searches
Students are responsible for their personal items. The school is not liable for lost/stolen property.
Staff may search student belongings when there is reasonable suspicion of a rule or legal violation.
Search Policy: Administrative Regulation 5145.12 - Search and Seizure
Anti-Discrimination & Complaint Process
Anti-Discrimination & Complaint Process
We prohibit discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and other protected characteristics.
Students and families may file formal complaints via the district’s Uniform Complaint Procedures or Title IX channels.
Anti-Discrimination Policy: Board Policy 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment
Uniform Complaint Procedures - BP 1312.3
Title IX Information
Dress Code
Dress Code
Students are expected to dress in a way that is appropriate, non-disruptive, and safe:
No gang-related attire.
No clothing with hate speech, profanity, or drug/alcohol references.
No overly revealing clothing or attire that disrupts instruction.
Restorative Practices
Restorative Practices
Santa Teresa supports the use of restorative justice and student support teams as alternatives to suspension whenever possible:
Students may participate in reflection, peer mediation, and harm-repair circles.
Victims are offered support and safety planning.
Restorative Practices Policy: Board Policy 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion
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