2024-25 Student Handbook

From the river up to the ridgeline,
We’ll raise our silver, green, and blue.
Wings extended, soaring together with lofty vision, we’ll stay true.
Challenges, we overcome, working as one.
As we learn, we rise to the future, forging a pathway to the sky.
Blessed with boundless RiverHawk freedom, praise to our home,
Proud Ridgeline High

Rise up for Green and Blue as the mighty RiverHawks fly.
We’ll soar above the rest ever looking to the sky.

A victory we’ll claim - Go Hawks!
O’ lets win this game - Go Hawks!

Ever to conquer, never yield, always the victor when we take the field.

We’re reaching for new heights as the mighty RiverHawks fly.
Fight on for Ridgeline High for Vic - tor - y’s our cry.

Go Hawks!

………………………………………………………………………………………………………...Science

Allsop, Shadd …………………………………………………………………………………...…………..Agriculture, FFA

Baer, Jeremy……………………..………………………………………………Orchestra, Music 1010, Department Chair

Barlow, Mayson…………………………………………………………………………………………SPED, Essential Skills

Biehn, Erika………………………………………………………………………………....…………………………...Math

Bracken, Craig…….…………………………………………………...………………………………....……..….Counselor

Buchmiller, Graydon….……………………………...…………………….…………………………………...…PE, Health

Chambers, Jennifer………………………………………………………………………………………………English, ESL

Christopherson, Dave…….…………………………………………....…………………....….Ceramics, Department Chair

Christopherson, Michelle…….…………………………………………………………….….....Math, Senior Class Advisor

Cluff, Randy……………………………………..…………………………………………………English, Driver Education

Coil, Britton………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..Social Studies

Couraud, Lisa………………………………………………………………….………Special Education, Department Chair

Coverstone, Melissa………………………………………………………………………………………………....….Math

Crane, Bridget……………………….………………………………………………………………………….....Counselor

Day, Kyle………………………………….………………………………………………Math, District Instructional Coach

Flammer, James…………………………………………………………………………………………Psychology, German

Funk, Kylie………………………………………………………………………….....…Social Studies, Junior Class Advisor

Gibbons, Brad……………………………………………………..….………………..……English, Concurrent Enrollment

Gibbon, Taylor………………………………………………………………………….…Special Education, Essential Skills

Gittins, Rich………………….……………………………………………………………………………..Driver Education

Gurney, Mike……………….………………………………………………….…………………………….…CTE/Tech Ed 

Hamilton, Greg……………………….……………………………………………………....……Spanish, Light and Sound

Hansen, Alex………………………….……………………………………………..……………………………..Counselor

Hansen, Brett……………………………………………………………………………...…...…..Anatomy and Physiology

Hansen, Makady…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...PE

Heilbut, Danielle……………………………………...………………………………………………………………Science

Jaggi, Sarah…….………………………………...…………………………………………………………….……..French

James, Gentry………………………………………………………...………………………Family and Consumer Science

Jenks, Ainsli…………………………………………………………....……….….English, PE, Head Girls Basketball Coach

Jenson, Kirby……………………………………………………………………………………………..….Agriculture, FFA

Johnson, Joseph…………………………………………………………...…….Financial Literacy, Student Council Advisor

Johnson, Tara………………………………………………………………..……………………………………..Counselor

Johnson, Scott……………………………………………………………….………………..……….Science, Tennis Coach

Kirby, Mary……………………………………………………………………………….........Math, Concurrent Enrollment

Lange, Alana………………………………………………...………………………………..Family and Consumer Science

Leonard, Rebecca…….……………………………………...………………………………………..……..Agriculture, FFA

Lisonbee, Richard……………………………………………………………………………………….…Special Education

Lofland, Melinda…………………………………………………………………...…..Social Studies, AP European History

Loscher, Jennifer…………………………………………………………………………….…..…………………Counselor

Lynch, Sarah…………………….…………………….…………………………………….……..………….History, Drama

Macdonald, John…………………………………………………………………………………….…….Special Education

Major, Julie………………………………………………Social Studies, AP U.S. History, AP Government, Driver Education

Matheson, Zander…………………………… …………....…..…..Robotics, Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science

Messick, Lane…………………………………………………………....……………………………………………...Math

Miller, Daniel……………………………………………………………………………....…………Social Studies, German

Morrill, Jarrett………………………………………………....…..Spanish, AP Spanish, Psychology, Head Wrestling Coach

Murray, Ashley……………………………………………………………………………………………..Special Education

Nielson, Cathy……………………………………………………………………………………………………RAP Director

Odd, Bonnie……………………………………………………………………….…………………….…………..Librarian

Ogborn, Brooks……………………………………………………………………………………………...…………..Math

Olsen, Becca……………………………………………………………………………...……………………..……….FACS

Parker, Katrina………………………...……………………….…………………....Health, PE, Head Track and Field Coach

Peterson, Kolony…………………………………………………………………………………………...Special Education

Peterson, Laura…………………………………………………………………….….……Math, AP Calculus, AP Statistics

Pitcher, Jake……………………………………………………………………………………………….…………..English

Pitts, Kellie……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….English

Powell, Colby……………………………………………………...……….………………….Speech Language Pathologist

Pusateri, Kaleena……………………………………………………………….…………………....……………….English

Putnam, Zach……………………………………………………………………………………………………....Guitar, PE

Rasmussen, Kim………………………………………………..…………………………………..…Science, AP Chemistry

Roberts, Braydon……………………………………………………………………………………………...……..Business 

Schmid, Jesse……………………………………………………………………………………………………….Counselor

Scott, Cody…………………………………………………………………………………………………...English, Debate

Self, Jaycie………………….……..…………………………………….………Visual Art, AP Art, Sophomore Class Advisor

Shelton, Adam………………………………………………………………………….………….…Business, Social Dance

Smith, Caroline…………………………………….……….…………………………………………....………English, ESL

Smith, Emma……………………………………….……….………………………………………………………..Science

Smith, Janae………………………………………………………………………………………………………...Business

Stewart, Timothy……………………………………………………………………….…………………….……..….Choir

Stockett, Matthew………………………………………………………….........English, Concurrent Enrollment, Yearbook

Sweson, Tiffany………………………………………………………….…………………………………………...Science

Thatcher, Nancy………………………………………………………………………………………………..Social Studies

Thomas, Rob……….………………………………………………………………….....…...Science, PE, Driver Education

Torres, Heather…….…………………………………………………………………………………………...…….English

Torrey, Tiffany……………………………………………………………………………....……...……Photography, Video

Wade, Phillip…….………………………………………………….……....AP English, English, Drone Flying and Licensing

Wadsworth, Derek……………………………………………………………………….Math, Head Boys Basketball Coach

Welch, Katelyn………………………………………….………………………………..………………………….....Math

Wells, Jeremy…….……………………………………………………….…………………………..Band, Marching Band

Whipple, Jennifer………….…………………………………………………..………………………………………..Math

Wing, Michael……………….……………………………………………………...Social Studies, Freshman Class Advisor

Wright, Kyle………….……………………………………………………………...…Science, PE, Assistant Cross Country

Young, Corrie…….………………………………………………………………....……………………………..…….FACS

Administration

Bardett Bagley, Principal

DeAnna Stallings, Assistant Principal 

Brady Johnson, Assistant Principal

Weston Zabriskie, Activities Director

Robert Price, Resource Officer

Ag/Technology

Shadd Allsop

Kirby Bunderson

Mike Gurney

Rebecca Leonard – Dept. Chair

Business

Xander Matheson

Cathy Nielson

Adam Shelton

Janae Smith – Dept. Chair

Kim Thompson

Driver Education

Randy Cluff 

Rich Gittins – Dept. Chair

Julie Major 

Rob Thomas 

Zach Putnam

ESL

Jennifer Chambers

Sarah Lynch

Caroline Smith – Dept. Chair

Kim Rasmussen

FACS

Gentry James

Alana Lange 

Becca Olsen

Corrie Young – Dept. Chair

Fine Arts

Jeremy Baer – Dept. Chair, Performing Arts

Dave Christopherson - Dept. Chair, Visual Arts

Brad Gibbons

Brittney Irwin

Sarah Lynch

Zach Putnam

Jaycie Self

Timothy Stewart

Tiffany Torrey

Jeremy Wells

Guidance

Craig Bracken (G-J, O)

Bridget Crane (A, P, U-W)

Alex Hansen (B-C, X-Z)

Tara Johnson (K-N)

Jennifer Loscher-Dept Chair (Ri-T)

Jesse Schmid (D-F, Q-Re)

Language Arts

Shaun Anderson

Randy Cluff

Ainsli Jenks

Jake Pitcher

Kaleena Pusateri

Cody Scott

Caroline Smith – Dept. Chair

Heather Torres

Kellie Pitts

Amy Shaw

Phillip Wade

Math

Erika Biehn

Michelle Christopherson

Mary Kirby

Mike Larsen

Lane Messick

Brooks Ogborn

Laura Peterson – Dept. Chair

Audrey Sorensen

Derek Wadsworth

Katelyn Welch

Jennifer Whipple

Media Center

Bonnie Odd – Dept. Chair

Physical Ed/Health

Graydon Buchmiller – Dept. Chair

Rich Gittins

Shalee Julian

Katrina Parker

Adam Shelton 

Zach Putnam

Rob Thomas

Kyle Wright

Makady Hansen

Science

Sydney Bowles

Brett Hansen

Danielle Heilbut

Scott Johnson

Kim Rasmussen – Dept. Chair

Emma Smith

Tiffany Swenson 

Rob Thomas

Kyle Wright

Social Studies

Britton Coil

Kylie Funk

Melinda Lofland – Dept. Chair

Sarah Lynch

Julie Major 

Daniel Miller

Nancy Thatcher

Mike Wing

Special Education

Mayson Barlow

Lisa Couraud – Dept. Chair 

Taylor Gibbons

Richard Lisonbee

John Macdonald

Ashley Murray

Kolony Peterson

Colby Powell

World Languages

James Flammer

Greg Hamilton – Dept. Chair

Sarah Jaggi

Jarrett Morrill

Coaches

Fall Sports

Cheer – Jenny Stolworthy

Cross-country – Owen Mendenhall

Football – Travis Cox

Soccer – girls – Richie Alexander

Golf – boys – Sam Lindley

Tennis – girls – Scott Johnson

Volleyball – Jaicee Roden

Winter Sports

Boys Basketball – Derek Wadsworth

Girls Basketball – Ainsli Jenks

Swimming – Taryn McEuen

Wrestling – Jarrett Morrill

Drill – Karleen Tansock

Spring Sports

Baseball – Justin Jensen

Soccer – boys – Richie Alexander

Softball – Mike Anderson

Lacrosse – boys –  Aaron Quiggle

Lacrosse – girls – Jesse Sylvester

Tennis – boys – Scott Johnson

Golf – girls – Julie Major

Track – Katrina Parker

Boys Volleyball – Paul Warren

Secretaries

Attendance – Nicole Perkins

Attendance Assistant - Brionne Price

Bookkeeper - Kristina Daines 

Bookkeeper Assistant – Sandra Larkin

Career Center – Marcie Hansen

Copy Center – Amy Hanks

Ed Net – 

Supply Room – Natalie Guerra

Head Secretary – Cindy Lundskog

Lunch – 

Receptionist – Christa Harding

Registrar – Gay Leishman

School Climate Coordinator – Kaylyn Harris

Testing Coordinator– Lora Hendrickson

Cafeteria

Ann  - Manager

Janna Gibbs

Geraldine Sharples

Annie Parker

Maintenance

Josh Hansen - Head of Maintenance

Dusty Lowe

Matt Morris

Scott Bischoff 

Bryant Gardner

Student Council

Michelle Christopherson - Advisor

Drew Clegg - President

Gracie Baugh - Vice President

Cami Halling - Secretary

Katherine McConkie - Historian

Adam Kunz - Treasurer

Loyal Cook - Activities Rep

Owen Geddes - Activities Rep

Avrie Barton - Athletics Rep

Henry Low - Athletics Rep

John Thurgood - Clubs/Student Rep

William Mortensen - Clubs/Student Rep

Michelle Lin - Diversity Rep

Pamela Perez - Publicity

Reddick Eschmeyer - Publicity

Charles Eastmond - Service Rep

Jace White - School Spirit Rep

Senior Class

Michelle Christopherson - Advisor

Holly Ward - President

Elijah Stell - Vice President

Annie Warnick - Spirit

Lucien Yatco - Historian

McKenna Brand - Secretary

Ella Allen - Treasurer

Junior Class

Kylie Funk - Advisor
Wyatt Carlson
Addie Davis
Kami Halling
Henry Low
Emily Anderson

Sophomore Class

Jaycie Self – Advisor 
Macy Young
Reddick Eschmeyer
Charity Tait
Avrie Barton 
 

Freshman Class

Mike Wing - Advisor
Matt Monson
Will Reeder
Berlin Schmid
Brielle Miller
Taylie Rigby
Autumn Hyldahl
 

Academic Olympiad - Julie Major
Bowling Club - Joseph Johnson
Business Academy - Katrina Parker
Capsa - Katrina Parker
Color Guard - Jeremy Wells
DECA - Adam Shelton
FBLA - Joseph Johnson
FCCLA - Alana Lange, Becca Olson, Gentry James, Corrie Young
FFA - Shadd Allsop, Rebecca Leonard, Kirby Jenson
Film Club - Brad Gibbons
French Club - Sarah Jaggi
German Club - Daniel Miller
Gaming Club - Xander Matheson
GSA - Melinda Lofland
Guitar Club - Zach Putnam
Historical Society - Daniel Miller
Hope Squad - Alex Hansen, Bridget Crane
HOSA - Brett Hansen
Interact Club - Cheryl Alder
Jazz Band - Jeremy Wells
Key Club - Nancy Thatcher
Legislative Club - Mike Wing
MESA - Lane Messick
Model United Nations - Melinda Lofland
Mountain Biking Club - Kyle Wright
Multicultural Club - 
National Honor Society - Melissa Coverstone
Nerd Herd - Mike Wing
Pep Band - Jeremy Wells
Recycling Club - Rob Thomas
Ridgeline Theatre Society - Sarah Lynch, Christa Harding
Robotics - 
Ski Club - Dave Christopherson
Ultimate Frisbee - Lane Messick
We the People - Julie Major 

• An amendment to this constitution must be first presented to the Student Council for discussion and alterations and approval by three-fourths vote. 
• If approved, with consent of Ridgeline’s administration, the amendment will move to the student senate for ratification by ¾ vote. 
• Each proposed amendment shall be presented to the Student Senate for approval. The Student Senate will have at least two days to discuss and present the amendment to their respective class.
• An amendment may be proposed either by the Student Council or a member of the student body.

Student Council

Positions Selection:

• Students will not be guaranteed a specific office within the Student Council. Students are running for a spot within the organization with the understanding that all offices are leadership positions that require hard work and dedication. 
• The students with the top scores will be selected as members of the Student Council with offices to be decided later. Please see election weighted categories for how scores will be decided. 
• After elections are held, the advisor and administration will look at the elected students’ work and overall effort during the elections to decide positions. 
• By signing and returning the election materials you are agreeing to accept whatever office is assigned to you if you are elected.

Election Weighted Categories:

• Class Voting = 20% of overall score    
• RiverHawk Leadership Training Week = 20%
• Teacher Recommendations = 20% 
• Interview = 20%
• Portfolio = 20%

Election Category Descriptions:

• Voting: The student body will vote for their top 20 candidates to represent them throughout the coming year. Online voting will happen the last 2 days of the election process. 
• RiverHawk Leadership Training: This mandatory training week will be focused on service projects, before and after school activities, portfolio help, and round table discussion led by the current Student Council. This week is meant to give students a good feel for what will be required of the Student Council if elected. 
• Teacher Recommendations: Students will be asked to request online teacher recommendations from their CURRENT classes. These recommendation scores will be averaged and added to the overall election score. 
• Interview: Each candidate will have an interview with the Student Council advisor, administration, and a teacher. 
• Portfolio: This portfolio is similar to what will be required when applying for college scholarships. This should be a brief but specific outline of the student’s experiences so far in school or their community. These will be reviewed by a committee, comprised of Student Council advisor, administration, and a teacher to determine an overall score. 

The advisor shall choose editors, assistant editors and business managers of the yearbook and newspaper. 

• The elections of all class representatives will follow the same format as the general student body election. With the following weighted categories.
  • Class Voting = 40%
  • Teacher Recommendation = 30%
  • Interview = 30%
• Representatives of each class will consist of between 4 and 6 elected students, with the exception of the senior class officers, which will be represented by a president, vice-president, secretary, historian, and treasurer. 

Student Council 

• The acceptance of candidacy for Student Council will be by a signed letter of intent. 
• Student council candidates must have: 
  • A cumulative academic grade point average of 3.0 (9th grade to present) or a cumulative academic grade point average of 3.0 or better (from the preceding two trimesters).
  • No academic "F" or "I" during the preceding two grading periods. 
  • Letters-of-intent will be submitted to the advisor by the deadline. The deadline for petitions will be announced by the Executive Council.
  • Students must submit a copy of their grade reports with their letter of intent

Class Officers

• Nominations for class officers shall be by letter-of-intent.
• Class officer candidates must have:
  • An accumulative academic grade point average of 3.0 (9th grade to present) or an accumulative academic grade point average of 3.0 or better (from the preceding two trimesters).
  • No academic "F" or "I" during the preceding two grading periods.
• Letters-of-intent must be submitted to the Student Council advisor by the deadline. The deadline for letters of intent will be announced by the Student Council.
• Candidates for freshman class representatives will refer to middle school cumulative grade point averages.
• Students must submit a copy of their grade reports with their letter-of-intent.

Club Officers 

Club officers will be chosen according to individual club constitutions.

Elected Offices

No student shall hold no more than one elective office at the same time.
 

Student Council 

• The Student Council shall constitute the highest student authority in the executive branch of the school. The Student Council shall consist of the following elected/appointed officers of the student body: 
  • Only seniors
    • President 
    • Vice-President 
    • Secretary 
    • Historian
    • Treasurer
  • Seniors and Juniors
    • 10-15 elected/appointed members: positions will be determined by school needs.
• Duty of the Student Council as a whole:
  • Appropriate monies of the organization.
  • Fill vacancies in any elected position.
  • Conduct all school-wide elections.
  • Organize cultural and social activities and activities supporting athletics.
  • Be a liaison between students, administration, parents, and the community.
• All members of the Student Council, before assuming office, shall pledge: "I do solemnly pledge that I will uphold and obey all laws and rules of Ridgeline High School, support all school activities, and fill the office to which I am elected to the best of my ability." 
• The principal will appoint the advisors of the Student Council.

Student Senate

• A time will be designated for elections of a representative and alternate from each homeroom as needed. 
• Representatives will participate in senate meetings with the executive council to be called as needed.
• This body shall be the legislative group of the school. It has no executive powers as such.
• The duty of said representatives is to communicate students' concerns at senate meetings and to educate their respective homerooms in matters pertaining to school environment. 

All powers granted in this constitution are contingent upon approval of the school administration. No school ruling is allowed that is contrary to the policies of the Cache School District. 

Membership in this organization shall be of two kinds: 

• Active-- All registered students who have paid their student activity fees shall be active members of this organization. They shall have all rights, privileges, and obligations of membership. 
• Honorary-- Honorary membership shall consist of Faculty and Staff, Principals, Superintendents, and members of the Board of Education. 

• The name of this organization shall be the Ridgeline High School Student Association. 
• The Mission Statement of Ridgeline High School: Preparing students for success in post-high school training, employment, and citizenship.
• The school colors shall be blue, green, silver, and white. 
• The school mascot shall be a RiverHawk (Osprey).

• Any officer through the neglect of duty may be removed from office by consensus of the administration and advisor.
• All elected and appointed persons are responsible for the completion of all their duties decided by the advisor, administration and presidencies as a whole. If a member does not complete his/her duties, he/she may be subject to a review. 
• If any elected or appointed officer of the school, while in office, fails to maintain a 3.0 grade point average, or receives an "F" grade, he or she will automatically be put on probation for the period of two weeks. Probation is defined as: 
• Cannot vote or participate as an officer at any activity, or wear any item of clothing affiliated with the position. Cannot function in an official capacity. 
• Failure to comply with the probation or the grade standard by the end of the period of probation will result in removal from office.
• Infractions (criminal, civil, citizenship and behavior) by an elected or appointed officer will be dealt with as follows: 
• An informal investigation will be conducted by administration, advisor and when appropriate the school resource officer. 
• If the student officer is found guilty of an infraction, he/she may be placed on probation or removed from office. School officials will determine the length of probation or a decision to remove from office.
• Any elected or appointed officer of the school will be removed from office if he or she is placed on probation more than twice. 

• The official name of the school yearbook shall be the "Accipiter"
• The official name of the school paper shall be the “Hawkeye“

The Ridgeline High School Administration reserves the right to declare any student ineligible to represent the school in any organization or activity if a student fails to uphold adopted school standards. The administration also endorses and upholds the eligibility standards of the Utah High School Activities Association.

Procedures to Determine Eligibility

• Standards for participation in groups/clubs that represent Ridgeline High School are to be in the form of a constitution for that particular group. The school administration and the school board must approve the constitution. A meeting with the group advisor, parents and administration may be held to clarify any standards. 
• A contract statement must be signed by the student and parent as to their understanding and acceptance of eligibility requirements. 
• The advisor must be in attendance for practices and performances. The advisor should check regularly to determine student eligibility in regards to attendance and tardies.

• The tenure of office for elected officers shall be from installation to graduation of the appropriate year.
• Any student holding an elected office must be registered as a full-time student. 
• If a vacancy occurs in any office other than that of president, the principal and executive council shall appoint a successor.
• If the office of president is vacated the vice-president becomes president.
• The Student Council and advisor may then appoint or declare an election for a new vice-president, depending on the time of the year.

Preparing students for success in post-high school training, employment, and citizenship.

Ridgeline graduates will:

Have effective communication
Act with strong character
Work collaboratively
Know how to think critically
Seek creative solutions

Student attendance is governed by State laws and by District and School policies. State laws and education policies require that students attend school. Following are the basic attendance policy requirements.

• There are four classes of absences:
  • Verified (those cleared by a parent contact with the attendance office)
  • Unverified (those not cleared by a parent)
  • School Excused (those absences due to a student's involvement in a school activity)
  • It is considered an absence if a student misses more than half a class.
• Attendance begins the first day of the trimester, and if a student transfers from a class, the attendance in the previous class follows the student into the new class. During class time, students are expected to be in class. Students are not allowed to be in the school building if they are not enrolled in a class. Parents can only verify or clear an absence if the student is not on school property. Violators may receive a truancy ticket or be cited for trespass and referred to the courts.
• An absence that has not been verified within three (3) school days will automatically turn into a truancy; however, a parent/legal guardian will have five (5) school days to verify (report the cause) of any absences. After 5 days a parent/guardian cannot change the student’s attendance. This can be appealed through an administrator. 
• Tardies cannot be excused for any reason.
• Family vacations will be accepted only as they are pre-approved, not after the fact. Approval of family vacation requests will be contingent upon previous history of good attendance. Pre-approved vacation days are treated as verified absences, and the student is fully responsible for all course work missed.  A request for vacation of more than ten (10) days must be pre-approved by the student’s counselor. Pre-approved vacation days will not affect a student’s eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities. To request a pre-approved absence, students must submit a Request for Pre-Approved Absence form to the office, signed by their teachers and an administrator. Form can be picked up in the main office.

• Making up work missed during an absence is the responsibility of the student.
• Make-up work will be allowed only for school excused and verified absences.

An open campus means that once students arrive on campus, they may not leave the school grounds without parental permission, except for their lunch-time.

If it is necessary for a student to leave school, a parent or legal guardian must contact the office to check the student out. 

If a student leaves campus, they become the responsibility of the parent/guardian. 

A student who leaves campus without permission will be recorded as truant. 

Utah State Law 53G -6-204 states that minors may be exempt from school attendance for the following reason:

• 1(D) the district superintendent or charter school governing board has determined that a school-age minor over the age of 16 is unable to profit from attendance at school because of inability or a continuing negative attitude toward school regulations and discipline.

• Seniors who are 18 years old are under the same attendance and behavior policies as all other students.
• Seniors who are 18 years old and choose not to follow school policies may be removed from the school regardless of whether they have met graduation requirements.

• Social interaction is an important part of high school experience, and our goal is to provide a safe and pleasant place to attend school. 
• Suspension or expulsion is mandatory for the following violations:
  • Any serious violation affecting another student or a staff member, or occurring in a school building, in or on school property, or in conjunction with any school activity, including the possession, control, or actual or threatened use of a real, look-alike, or pretend weapon, explosive, or noxious or flammable material under 52A-3-502 of the Utah Code, or the sale, control, or distribution of a drug or controlled substance as defined in 58-37-2 of the Utah Code, an imitation controlled substance as defined in 58-37b-2 of the Utah Code, or drug paraphernalia as defined in 58-37a-3 of the Utah Code. NOTE: School property includes parking lots and playing fields.
  • The commission of an act involving the use of force or the threatened use of force.
• Suspensions or expulsions from other schools or school districts will be honored at Ridgeline High School. A student may be denied admission to a public school on the basis of having been expelled from that or any other school during the preceding 12 months. 
• In addition to the above consequences, Ridgeline High School and the Cache County School Board identify the following student behaviors as inappropriate and subject to school discipline, which may include in-school or out-of-school suspensions:
  • Insubordination - Involves misconduct subversive to the discipline of the school and/or the display of gross disrespect or contempt for school personnel.
  • Use of vulgar or profane language - Use of obscene, vulgar, or indecent language, either spoken, written or electronically disseminated on school property or at a school activity. 
  • Possession of obscene literature - The possession and/or the dissemination of obscene pictures, literature, or publications on campus, including electronic as well as printed materials and student composed materials as well as those commercially acquired.
  • Possession, sale, or use of controlled substances - Possession, sale, or use of any controlled substance (e-cigarettes, vaping products, tobacco, drugs, and alcohol) or drug paraphernalia. 
  • Violent behavior - Potential or actual violent behavior including fights, assaults toward students or staff, and/or intimidating threats of violent behavior toward students or staff. 
  • Disturbance of the school environment - Behaviors or clothing which disrupt or impede the education process. 
  • Default in educational requirements - Failure to maintain a satisfactory level of scholastic attainment as defined by the Plan for College and Career Readiness.
  • Disrupting the Operation of a School - Loitering, trespass, extortion, criminal mischief/vandalism, burglary/theft, or rape, or other behavior disruptive to the educational process, regardless of whether criminally convicted.
  • Noncompliance with any school rule or regulation.
  • Bullying, hazing, harassment, sexual or not, or stalking of students or staff.
  • Dishonesty in student work or testing, including cheating and/or plagiarism.
    • A teacher may give the student a zero grade for the assignment/test.
       

• Discipline measures for classroom misbehavior may include the following:
  • Referral to a building administrator. Parent meeting to include teacher(s) involved, administrator, parent(s), and student. During the parent meeting the following options will be explored:
  • Resolution of the problem 
  • Suspension 
  • Removal from class
• Teachers may remove a student from class for one day for misbehavior as defined in their school plan provided the teacher contacts the parent(s) and notifies the school administration of the action.
• School district administrators may suspend a student from school for up to ten days for misbehavior as defined in school policy, provided parents are notified and a parent conference is arranged. 

A computer tracking system (PowerSchool) is in place at Ridgeline High School and provides a record of student interventions, grades, attendance, demographics, and academic progress

Students who do not have a Ridgeline class may not be on campus during school hours, and if they are found to be on campus, they will be considered trespassing.  Students that have been suspended from school will be considered trespassing if they come on campus anytime while suspended.

If a club or organization wishes to sponsor an activity (dance, etc.), the sponsoring organization must receive permission from the administration and Executive Council. 

Some students may elect to work as student aides. Only senior students are eligible, and they may work as an aide for only one trimester. Additionally, only the principal can approve a student's request to be an aide. As an aide, the student works under the direction of a staff member, receives a grade and credit, and is expected to carry out tasks assigned by the staff member. Students working as aides are given a P grade, not a letter grade, and some colleges and universities view P grades negatively in granting scholarships, placement, or admissions.

All students are expected to attend assemblies or be in an authorized area on campus. 

Ridgeline High School recognizes two types of awards: School Awards and Special Awards. School awards are those given by the school or one of its departments; special awards are those given by organizations or individuals outside of the school. The criteria for school awards are set by the school, and the criteria for special awards are set, with the approval of the administration, by the organization or individual giving the award. The following awards are given by Ridgeline High School:

• Honor Roll: Each trimester, students who have maintained a 3.667 GPA while enrolled in at least three classes are recognized on a school honor roll.
• Department Scholars: Each Ridgeline department will identify a senior student who has demonstrated scholarship, leadership, interest, and success in that particular department. Each department may develop its own standards for identifying that outstanding senior student. 
• RiverHawk Academic Achievement Awards (Triple A Award): The Triple A award is given to all students who have achieved a 3.667 GPA for two, consecutive trimesters in any one year. Conceivably, a student could earn four Triple A awards during his/her time at Ridgeline.
• Academic Letter Awards: Academic letters are granted to juniors or seniors who have been on the honor roll at least six trimesters during grades 9-12 and who have carried a course load of at least one-half of his/her classes being academic: math, language arts, social studies, and/or science classes during those six trimesters. This award can only be awarded one time during the student’s high school career.
• Activity Letter Awards: Activity letters are given to students who have met the particular activity's criteria for a letter. Academic letters are given at the school's honors assembly. Other letters may be given when an organization holds its honors celebration.
• National Honors Society Membership: Membership in National Honors Society is reserved for the top 15% of the graduating senior class who have demonstrated scholarship. Additionally, students seeking NHS membership must provide evidence of service to community and school, leadership, and good character. A formal application is required, including letters of recommendation. A Junior National Honors Society chapter exists for the top 15% of the junior class.
• Sterling Scholars: The school and its departments will identify a student to compete in each area of Sterling Scholar competition according to criteria developed by the school and its departments.
• Graduation Recognition 
  • 4.0 Scholars Students with an cumulative 4.0 grade point average
  • Valedictorian Student graduating with a 4.0 GPA and highest class rank
  • Salutatorian Student graduating with a 4.0 GPA and second highest class rank
  • Graduation Speakers Valedictorian and Salutatorian speak at graduation
    • The student must qualify as a 4.0 Scholar of the current graduating class.  The top two ranked students will be selected as graduation speakers.  Students will be ranked by:  
  • Class Ranking System
    • GPA
    • Academic rigor - 67%
      • Academic Rigor: Total number of Trimesters of AP and/or Concurrent classes taken in grades 9-12 will be ranked highest to lowest and then multiplied by 67%. Low points being top academic students 
    • ACT/SAT test performance - 33%
      • ACT composite score will be ranked highest to lowest (current conversion chart will be used if the student took only the SAT) and then multiplied by 33%.
         

Students may elect to attend BTECH while enrolled at Ridgeline. BTECH is a separate educational institution with its own rules, policies, and requirements. BTECH attendance, behavior, and grading policies are independent of those at Ridgeline. During the time a student is enrolled at BTECH, the student is not allowed to be on campus at Ridgeline and could be cited for trespass. Additionally, if a student is removed from BTECH because of attendance or behavior violations, there is no option for enrollment at RHS until the start of the next trimester. Transportation to and from BTECH is provided by the school district. Success at BTECH is directly correlated with student maturity and readiness. Accordingly, the school recommends that sophomores not enroll in BTECH classes.

Buses will leave Ridgeline 7 minutes after the last bell. The bus loading areas are located on the east side of the building. Bus drivers are in complete charge of students while the students occupy the bus. Drivers are authorized to issue temporary suspensions to any students who do not conduct themselves properly on the bus. Student misbehavior on a bus may also result in discipline by school administrators. Severe or continued misbehavior may result in loss of bus privilege.

Cache High School is an alternative high school with enrollment based on decisions made at Ridgeline High School by counselors and administration. Positions are limited to space available, and preference for additional placements is based upon the following criteria: Evidence that the student is making serious effort to succeed at Ridgeline, Class rank (preference to seniors, then juniors, and lastly sophomores), other considerations unique to the student/situation. Regardless of all other issues, unless the student is cleared of payment of all fees due to Ridgeline, the student will not be transferred.

Organizations wishing to calendar an event should submit their requests in writing before the end of April to the administrator coordinating the school calendar.

Instruction-Time Cell Phone* Policy at Ridgeline High School (Effective August 2025)          

The purpose of implementing a cell phone ban during instruction time at Ridgeline High School is to support student RESILIENCE in developing deeper engagement in their education while aligning with Utah state law. At Ridgeline, our goal is to foster an environment where students can be fully present, deeply engaged, and academically successful. By limiting access to phones during class time, we are creating a COMMUNITY space for more meaningful interactions between students and teachers, encouraging collaboration among peers, and allowing students to concentrate on the task at hand without the constant pull of notifications, social media, and entertainment.

We believe that when students are less distracted, they learn more. This policy represents our commitment to helping all students reach their full academic and personal potential—free from the interruptions and pressures of their devices.

*Includes cellphone, smart watch, earbuds, and/or emerging technology 

During instructional time—defined as the time between the tardy bell and the end-of-class bell for each class period—students are not permitted to use their phones or have their phones out anywhere in the building. This includes not only classrooms but also:

• Hallways
• Main office
• Counseling office
• Commons
• Restrooms
• Any other location on the school campus, including outside

Students are allowed to use their phones during passing time, lunch, before and after school.

In the classroom: If a student has a cell phone out during class, the teacher will let the administration know. The student’s phone will be collected the next school day during first hour and held in the main office until the end of the school day, at which time the phone can be collected by the student. Failure by the student to comply and give the phone to the adult immediately may result in a one-day out-of-school suspension–INTEGRITY.

The only exceptions are for IEP, 504, or ELL accommodations or a medically verified need. In an emergency where parents need to contact a student during class time, parents should call the school. 

All other areas of the school: If a student has a cell phone out anywhere in the school during instruction time, the phone will be confiscated immediately and turned in to the main office until the end of the school day, at which time the phone can be collected by the student. Failure by the student to comply and give the phone to the adult immediately may result in a one-day out-of-school suspension.

Second offense and beyond: The second time and all subsequent times a student has a phone confiscated, parents will be notified. Parents will need to come and pick up the phone. Failure by the student to comply and give the phone to the adult immediately may result in a one-day out-of-school suspension. 

Local Procedure Step 
A written grievance signed by the complainant shall be submitted to the appropriate District Coordinator. The Coordinator shall further investigate the matter of grievance and reply in writing to the complainant with 10 business days.

If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision of the Coordinator, she/he may submit a signed statement of appeal to the Superintendent of Schools within 10 business days after receipt of the Coordinator’s response. The Superintendent shall meet with all parties involved, formulate a conclusion, and respond in writing to the complainant within 10 business days. 

If the complainant is not satisfied, she/he may appeal through a signed statement to the Cache County School Board of Education within 10 business days of her/his receipt of the Superintendent’s response in step 2. In an attempt to resolve the grievance, the Board will meet with the concerned parties and their representative within 40 days of such an appeal. A copy of the Board’s disposition of the appeal shall be sent to each party within 10 business days of this meeting.

Students must request schedule changes within 3 school days of each trimester. First day schedule changes are not permitted except in the case of course errors or omissions. Schedule change request forms will be available after the first day of school in the counseling office lobby and should be turned into a member of the counseling department. After the two-week mark, the student will receive the grades for all classes enrolled in, regardless of whether or not the student is attending or wishes to withdraw or drop the class.

Clubs may be organized to meet the educational objectives of our school and provide benefits to the student. Only clubs approved by the administration and school board may exist on campus at Ridgeline. 

Procedure for club organization: 

1. Interested parties must submit an application with a charter including the proposed club name, proposed faculty member to act as supervisor, and commitment to comply with all applicable rules, policies, and laws. The charter shall also state the club’s purpose, goals, and activities, and its category; athletic, business/economic, agriculture, science, gaming, religious, community service/social justice, or other. Applications are due by September 30th each school year.
2. Identify a faculty advisor at Ridgeline High School 
3. Club is approved by Ridgeline administration 
4. Club is approved by School Board 

The club is presented to and approved by the Cache County School Board. These presentations can be scheduled through the assistant principal over clubs. Generally speaking, club activities are to be confined to the school campus. Please be advised that even when all steps have been completed, club approval may not be granted. An appeal process may go through the Ridgeline administration and the school board. The Federal Equal Access Act, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 4071-4074 applies to school clubs. Membership in school clubs is available only to students of Ridgeline High School. Participation in school clubs is strictly voluntary, and the school reserves the right to discipline students involved in club activities for behaviors inappropriate to students. Ridgeline High School shall not be identified or otherwise associated with the goals, objectives, activities, or opinions of any non-curriculum related student groups. In affording student groups an opportunity to meet, the school is merely making its facilities available.

Ridgeline High School follows the Cache County School District Acceptable Use Policy in regard to computer and network use. The policy is as follows:

Cache County School District’s Acceptable Use Policy

Introduction

The Cache County School Board considers technology an essential tool in the educational process. There is an expectation that staff and students will use technology responsibly. To help promote good digital citizenship, the Cache County School District has adopted the following policies and procedures:

I. Filtering and Monitoring

A. Filtering software is used on the district network to block or filter access to objectionable material in accordance with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA).

B. While filters make it more difficult for objectionable material to be received or accessed, filters are not a solution by themselves. Filtering software is never 100% effective. On a global network such as the Internet, it is impossible to effectively filter everything. On occasion, users of online systems may encounter material that is controversial and which other users, parents, or staff may consider inappropriate or offensive. Students or staff should notify the appropriate school authority if dangerous or inappropriate information or messages are encountered. Every user must take responsibility for his or her use of the network and Internet and avoid objectionable sites or materials.

C. Any attempts to subvert the District's Internet and/or email filter or to conceal inappropriate Internet activity are prohibited, such as proxies, special ports, modifications to district browser settings and any other techniques designed to evade filtering or enable the access or publication of inappropriate content.

II. Copyright & Trademarks

A. Board policy requires that students respect the Copyright laws and the rights of copyright owners. Copyright law information has been provided to each school library media center for reference. Downloading, copying, duplicating and distributing software, music, sound files, movies, images or other copyrighted materials without the specific written permission of the copyright owner is generally prohibited.

B. The Fair Use Doctrine of the United States Copyright Law (Title 17, USC) allows or the duplication and distribution of materials for educational purposes within the four walls of a classroom and when content is cited appropriately. Once those materials leave the four walls of that room – e.g.: in a podcast or video placed on a website, fair use ceases to apply and all copyright laws are in full effect.

C. An individual may be breaking the law if he/she reproduces or uses a work created by someone else without permission. Whenever you are unsure about using a copyrighted work, obtain permission first from the copyright owner.

D. Trademarks, such as logos and names representing a company, are protected under trademark law. Permission should be obtained prior to using trademarked names in any widespread publications, such as on the web.

 III. Student Directory Information

A. Cache County School District may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written parental consent, unless the parent has advised the District to the contrary. An opportunity to opt out of disclosure is provided as part of the registration process.

B. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the district to include this type of information in certain school publications. Examples include:

1. A playbill, showing the student’s role in a drama production

2. The annual yearbook

3. Honor roll or other recognition lists

4. Graduation programs

5. Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.

C. Directory information can also be disclosed to outside organizations without prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings, or publish yearbooks, or institutions of higher education. In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with the following information –names, addresses and telephone listings. This information could include:

1. Student first and last name

2. Student gender

3. Student home address

4. Student photograph

5. Student dates of attendance (years)

6. Student grade level

7. Student diplomas, honors, awards received

8. Student participation in school activities or school sports

9. Student weight and height for members of school athletic teams

10. Student most recent school attended

IV. No Expectation of Privacy

A. No user should have an expectation of privacy when using the CCSD network or equipment.

B. The District reserves the right to disclose to law enforcement officials or third parties any electronic messages, as appropriate.

C. All documents used on school computers are subject to public records disclosure laws.

D. Any personal electronic device installed or connected to the District network, and all information and data on it, is subject to the policies of the school board and any additional school or district department guidelines.

E. Backup is made of all District email correspondence for purposes of public disclosure and disaster recovery. The District reserves the right to monitor, inspect, copy, review and store information without prior notice.

V. Use of District Owned Devices

A. The school district provides a variety of devices to both students and staff to facilitate teaching and learning and to help employees to conduct the business of the district. Many of these devices are mobile that allow staff flexibility and movement of the assets in order to accomplish their work.

B. There is an expectation that mobile devices will be used primarily for purposes related to the business of the district. However, there is also an understanding that these devices can be important to both personal and business productivity. For example, employees may keep calendar items for both personal and business purposes, or to do lists for both personal or business use. This is appropriate and expected. A good rule to follow is that all district owned devices should be used primarily for business purposes.

C. District owned mobile devices should be tagged in accordance with the Business Office’s inventory and tracking procedures. During asset audits, these devices should be available for inspection to ensure they are tagged and tracked properly. School inventories should indicate the primary location of the device and person responsible for the device.

VI. Use of Personal Devices

A. All use of the District network and Internet system on personal cell phones or other digital devices while on campus is subject to the provisions of the individual school policies. Users may not share or post personal information about or images of any other student, staff member or employee without permission from that student, staff member or employee.

B. If a user is found to have abused a personal cell phone or digital device in a manner that is not in accord with this policy, the administrator may ban the user’s use of any and all personal cell phone or digital devices on the district network.

VII. Off Campus Internet Expression

A. Users may be disciplined for expression on off-campus networks or websites if the expression is deemed to cause a substantial disruption in school, or collide or interfere with the rights of other students, staff or employees.

B. Maintaining or posting material to a website or blog that threatens a likelihood of substantial disruption in school, including harming or interfering with the rights of other users to participate fully in school or extracurricular activities, can subject the student or employee to penalties and disciplinary action.

VIII. Warranties

A. The Cache County School Board makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the services provided.

B. The School Board is not responsible for any damages suffered, including loss of data, in conjunction with the use of its networks or equipment.

IX. Acceptable Use

Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

A. Accessing, sending, creating or posting materials or communications that are:

1. Damaging to another person's reputation

2. Abusive

3. Obscene

4. Sexually oriented

5. Threatening or demeaning to another person

6. Contrary to the school's policy on harassment or bullying

7. Illegal

B. Using the network for financial gain or advertising.

C. Posting or plagiarizing work created by another person without his/her consent.

D. Attempting to read, alter, delete, or copy the email messages of other system users.

E. Giving out personal information such as driver's license or social security numbers, bankcard or checking account information.

F. Using the school's computer hardware or network for any illegal activity.

G. Downloading, installing, or using games, music files, public domain, shareware or any other unauthorized program on any school's computer or computer system. Accessing entertainment sites, such as social networking sites or gaming sites, except for legitimate educational purposes under the supervision of a teacher or other professional.

H. Purposely bringing on premises, or infecting any school computer or network with, a virus, or program designed to damage, alter, destroy or provide access to unauthorized data.

I. Gaining access or attempting to access unauthorized or restricted network resources, or the data and documents of another person.

J. Using or attempting to use the password or account of another person, or utilizing a computer while logged on under another user's account. Providing another user with user account information or passwords.

K. Using the school's computers or network while access privileges have been suspended.

L. Altering or attempting to alter the standard configuration of a computer, network electronics, the operating system, or any of the software.

M. Attempting to vandalize, disconnect or disassemble any network or computer component.

N. Connecting to or installing any computer hardware, components, or installing software on school devices without prior approval of the District technology personnel.

O. Bypassing or attempting to circumvent network security, virus protection, or filtering.

X. Disciplinary Actions

A. If a user violates any of the preceding policy provisions, his/her access may be limited or terminated and future access may be denied. In addition, appropriate disciplinary action may be taken, which may include, but are not limited to probation, termination, suspension, expulsion, legal action, and/or referral to law enforcement as appropriate.

Individual and group college and career guidance counseling services are provided. School counselors have access to student files, which contain a complete record of grades, tests, activities and interviews from past school years. Each counselor is assigned a particular group of students. Students should sign up for a counselor conference in the counseling office. Students will be seen in the order of their signing up.

The school day is divided into a five-period schedule and a Flex Period. One-half (1/2) unit of credit will be awarded for the successful completion of each twelve- week, full period class.

Dances are designed to provide an enjoyable and safe atmosphere for students. To help protect the safety of all who attend our dances, please note that there is no "moshing," slam dancing, "freak or grind" dancing, nor any other behavior (dance or otherwise) that is considered inappropriate or unsafe by school personnel. Should students engage in such dance or behavior, they are subject to: (1) removal from the dance, or (2) suspension from all dances for the rest of the year, or (3) parent conference, or (4) suspension from school, or a combination of any or all of these actions depending on the severity of the behavior.  School dances end promptly at 11:00 p.m. 

Admittance to high school dances may require possession of a current year student body card.

Purpose:

The courts, state, and federal laws, as well as Cache County School District, require an atmosphere at school, which provides for a safe, orderly, and disruption-free learning environment. The following dress code policy has been designed to support such an environment.  

There appears to be a close relationship between good dress and grooming habits, good work and study habits, and proper school behavior. If clothing, hair style, or personal adornment is causing a disruption in school or at any school function, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.

Disruption is defined as, but not limited to, reactions by other individuals to the clothing or adornment, which causes the teacher/administrator to lose the attention of the students, to modify or cease instructional activities, or to deal with student confrontations or complaints.

Responsibilities:

Adherence to dress and grooming standards is the responsibility of the student and his/her parents/guardians. Enforcement of the school’s dress code and standards is the responsibility of the school administration, faculty, and staff. Students that do not comply with a teacher’s request will be referred to the school administration for corrective action. Consequences for the violation of the dress code are listed in each school’s student handbook.  Any item which violates the dress code may be confiscated and not returned to the student or parent at the discretion of the school administration or law enforcement.

All schools are expected to enforce the following guidelines.  Individual schools may add to this policy with School Board approval.  It is recognized that activities may arise that call for variations; therefore, exceptions to this policy may be made for special occasions only when so designated by the school administration.

Consequences:

Students who choose not to comply with the staff member’s request will be reported to the school’s administration. When a dress code violation occurs, the student will be required to change clothing (turn clothing article inside out or call home for a change of clothes or wear a school-designated article of clothing loaned by the school—all of which is determined by the school administration). 

The Cache County School District has established the following guidelines to aid parents and students in selecting proper school attire:

1. Students should be clean and well groomed (hair, clothes, cosmetics).  If safety is a factor, more stringent standards may be applied.
2. Shoes or sandals must be worn at all times while on campus.
3. Students may wear hats at school, as long as they do not create a distraction or a disruption (see item 7). Students may also wear hats in class so long as teachers do not have an individual classroom policy prohibiting hats. If this is the case, students must comply and remove their hats in the classroom. Administration will support and uphold individual teachers’ hat policies in their classrooms. 
4. Clothes shall sufficiently cover undergarments at all times.
5. See-through or net fabrics, halter-tops, off-the shoulder, bare shoulders,  low-cut tops, bare midriffs, and muscle shirts (sleeveless/bare midriff shirts) are prohibited.
6. Shorts and skirts must be near the knee.
7. Clothing, hats, jewelry, personal items (backpacks/bags, binders, bandannas, etc.), and skin shall be free of writing, pictures, symbols, insignia, or color combinations which:
   • Communicate crude, profane, or sexually suggestive messages
   • Displays drug, alcohol, or tobacco advertising, promotion, or likenesses
   • Advocate racial, ethnic, or religious prejudice
   • Represent or give evidence to gang membership or affiliation
8. Metal accessories that present a hazard to the health or safety of the wearer or others are prohibited on school grounds.

• Students referred for discipline under this policy will have the opportunity to meet with a school administrator to tell their side of the story.
• If the site administrator recommends removal for more than 10 school days, a Cache County District Administrator will hear the case at the school with the student, parents or guardian, the site administrator and others as necessary. Both school and district administrators will fully review all evidence including statements from potential student victims and/or their parents/legal guardians.  This hearing will be held within 10 days of removal from school. If the Cache County District Administrator agrees that the student should be removed for more than 10 school days, this recommendation will be given to the Cache County School Board for approval.
• Students removed from school for more than 10 school days can appeal the decision by writing to the Cache County School District Superintendent within 10 days of the decision. Parent or guardian is responsible to plan for the student’s education during suspension and/or expulsion and to pay for any services not provided by the district.

All students attending the regular high school, regardless of age, are subject to the same rules. An 18-year-old is, therefore, required to have the same parent permission and the same parent involvement, as a younger student requires. An 18- year-old who does not wish to conform to this ruling and who wishes to be treated as an adult should enroll in the adult high school program.

Packets for school elections may be obtained from the main office. Before a candidate will be allowed to enter the primary campaign, the packet must be completed, submitted on time, and the candidate be eligible for office. Prospective candidates for elected offices must have: 

• An accumulative academic grade point average of 3.0 (9th grade to present) or an accumulative academic grade point average of 3.0 or better (from the preceding two trimesters).
• No academic "F" or "I" during the preceding two grading periods.
• At least 90% attendance and no more than 10% tardies during the election school year. 
• Higher grade and attendance expectations are allowed at the discretion of the advisor.

The Ridgeline High School Administration reserves the right to declare any student ineligible to represent the school in any organization or activity, including UHSAA (Utah High School Activities Association) activities. These privileges will be revoked if a student fails to uphold adopted school standards during the student’s participating season or term of office. RHS endorses and uphold the eligibility standards of the Utah High School Activities Association. 

• F’s & GPA’s –  A minimum GPA of a 2.0 with no more than one F must be maintained throughout the season.  Students who fall below this threshold will have one week to bring grades up to 2.0/passing, or they will be suspended* from competition until they have done so.  All FLEx sessions must be passed or cleared through peer court before athlete is eligible to compete, athlete will be suspended* from competition until cleared. (Class officers and Student Council must maintain a 3.0 GPA all year long.  Cheerleaders will not cheer with below a 2.5 GPA or an F grade).
• NO Court Referrals – Students with law infractions or court referrals will be ineligible to represent Ridgeline until the incident has been investigated by RHS administration. Consequences will be determined on a case by case basis.   
• Tardies – Students should have no more than ten tardies during the activity season.  Students will miss one competition for every three tardies over the initial ten. 
• Attendance – Students will maintain 90% attendance the trimester before and during the season.  (90% attendance amounts to missing no more than 36 parent excused class periods during a single trimester-or 6 complete school days).  Doctor identified illness and school excused absences will NOT count toward the total 36 class periods.  Attendance below 90% will result in suspension from competition until attendance is again above 90%.   
• Truancy/Trespassing– Any student found truant (unverified absences, sluffs), or trespassing (on campus but not in assigned class) will be subject to the following consequences; 
  • 1st    truancy/trespassing    =1 game suspension*
  • 2nd    truancy/trespassing    =2 game suspension*
  • 3rd    truancy/trespassing     =removal from activity
• Game Day- Students are expected to be in assigned classes on game day in order to participate.
• Pay to Play- All school fees will be paid or a fee contract in place with Ridgeline before an athlete can be issued a uniform.  Contracts can be made at the fee office. Contact Kristina in the fees office for more information regarding fees. (435-792-7780)

*While suspended from an activity student may not be in uniform on competition day, warm up with the team or be introduced as a member of the team. (UHSAA handbook pg. 30)

Members will be dismissed for improper social media usage.

•  “Social media” is defined as any form of online publication or presence that allows interactive communication.  This includes, but is not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, YouTube, Instagram, online chat rooms, blogs, or other internet websites/forums.
• Improper social media use constitutes anything that may substantially disrupt or interfere with the mission of Ridgeline High School, or anything that is contrary to the stated/posted goals of any team/group of Ridgeline High School.  
  • Examples of inappropriate social media use include, but are not limited to:
    • Cyberbullying and harassment in all forms;
    • Posting/tweeting lewd, or sexually explicit content;
    • Promoting illegal activities (alcohol, illegal drugs, etc.);
    • Posting/tweeting profane or discriminatory language/content;
    • Posting/tweeting violent threats; or
    • Re-posting/re-tweeting any or all of the above
•  In light of the primary goals of Ridgeline High School to encourage critical thinking and communication skills, this social media policy should never be construed to prohibit members of the team/group from respectfully expressing their political, religious, or social views on social media.
• A dismissal under this provision may be appealed according to the “Grievance Procedure” outlined in the Ridgeline High School Student Handbook.

For a student to be eligible to represent Ridgeline High School in an interscholastic competition, student government or extracurricular activities, that student must have made up any prior failed FLEX class. Failed FLEX classes are dealt with on an individual basis through the RHS Peer Court.

No student shall be eligible to represent Ridgeline High School or to participate in any activity if school officials deem his/her school behavior or off-campus behavior severely disrupts the educational process at Ridgeline High School.

It is the policy of the Cache County School District to provide equal educational and employment opportunity for all individuals. Therefore, the District prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. This policy extends to all aspects of the District’s educational programs, as well as to the use of all District facilities, and participation in all District-sponsored activities.

IF A STUDENT FAILS A CLASS OR KNOWS THAT HE OR SHE WILL FAIL A CLASS, HE OR SHE MUST SEE A COUNSELOR IMMEDIATELY TO DISCUSS HOW TO MAKE UP (IF POSSIBLE) THE FAILED CLASS. Consequences to failing a class are as follows: 

• Generally, a student may take a particular class only once during the regular school program. Should a student fail a class, he/she may be required to retake that class through Adult Education courses, which require payment of a tuition fee and which are held after the regular school day. The student may also take an on-line course.  Tuition fees for credit recovery are the responsibility of the student.
• In the event a student fails Driver's Education, the student will only be allowed to enroll in a make-up, Summer Driver's Education program, again offered at a fee. 
• In the event a student fails a Bridgerland Technical College (BTECH) program and is dropped from the program during a trimester, the student will not be allowed to register into a Ridgeline class until the end of the trimester. 
• In the event a student fails or is removed from Released Time during a trimester, the student will not be allowed to register into a RHS class until the end of the trimester. 
• In the instance of chronic failure, or default in meeting educational requirements, a student may be referred to Superintendent and Board of Education for removal from school.

Fees for activities, participation to run for an office or be on a team, books, Advanced Placement (AP) tests, etc. are required to be paid before the student is allowed to participate. If student fees are still unpaid by the time the student is ready to graduate, the student will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony.

Under the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), parents may annually review student records. Parents wishing to review their son/daughter's records should contact the school for an appointment. In a timely manner, the school will respond to such requests within 45 days of the notification. Parents or eligible students (those 18 years of age) may ask the school to amend the records they believe are inaccurate or misleading. Their request must be in writing, to the principal, and state what part of the record is inaccurate and why and what they want changed. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested, the District will notify the parent or eligible student and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding their request for a change. 

Parents/guardians/eligible students have the right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in student records except as provided by FERPA. Disclosure without consent is allowed to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if that official needs to review an educational record in order to fulfill his/her professional responsibility.

Fire alarm stations and devices safeguard students and the school. False fire alarms are illegal, and anyone who triggers a fire alarm falsely is subject to prosecution and arrest and may be charged with a crime. 

The signal for a fire drill is a continuous sounding of the emergency alarm. When the fire alarm sounds, students are to exit the building immediately according to the exit plan posted in each room. Students are to gather in the parking lots outside the building. An all clear PA announcement will signal when it is safe to re-enter the building.

Participation at graduation is a privilege and not a right. It is an important and dignified recognition of accomplishing 13 years of education. It is not a “party” or “game-type” atmosphere. Beach balls, inflatable toys, air horns, noise makers, silly string, or any other devices that will disrupt or be disrespectful to participants of this dignified event are not to be brought to graduation ceremonies by either the graduates or anyone in the audience. Graduation participants are expected to wear the school sanctioned attire, navy blue cap and gown with medallion and tassel. 

The Cache County School District Board of Education will award diplomas at the graduation ceremony to students who are in good standing at the school and have completed the state and district graduation requirements. Good standing means the student has passed all Flex classes or made up for lost credit, has a good citizenship record, and doesn’t have any outstanding debt to the school.

Report cards are issued three times each year. They are issued to enable the home and the student to be informed of the student's progress. The following terms are used in describing grades: 

• A/4  The student demonstrates a deep understanding of the material and can apply it in most new situations
• B/3  The student demonstrates a solid understanding of the material and can apply it in many new situations
• C/2 The student demonstrates an average understanding of the material and can sometimes apply it in new situations
• D/1  The student demonstrates little understanding the material and can rarely apply it successfully in new situations
• F/0  (no credit given) The student doesn’t demonstrate an understanding of the material and cannot apply it.

Incomplete “I” grades can change to passing grade if made up within six weeks from the end of the trimester, unless falling under university concurrent enrollment classification. Typically, teachers do not give “I” grades third trimester.

Once a teacher assigns a grade to a student, that grade can only be changed by the teacher that gave the grade and within six weeks of the grade being posted. 

An "incomplete" or “I” grade may (1) be requested by the student if illness or other extenuating circumstance arise which will prevent him/her from completing the required coursework or (2) be given in a performance-based class by the instructor if the student has not yet demonstrated mastery. The “I” grade may be given for purposes of remediation only, not for postponement or evasion of a failing grade. Unless the student has earned at least 60% of the possible points, an “I” grade may not be given. If a student receives an “I”, he/she must make arrangements with the teacher to complete the assigned work as quickly as possible, in no case no later than six weeks after the end of the trimester. After an incomplete has been on the transcript beyond the sixth week and the student has failed to complete requirements, the grade will be changed to an “F”. The sole exception to this policy is if the student is enrolled in a university concurrent enrollment class requiring more than one trimester to complete. In this instance, the instructor may opt to give the student an “I” for the first trimester grade, which will be changed to reflect the final class grade at the end of the second trimester. 

Students wishing to retake a course and receive a grade change must request to do so with their academic counselor before retaking the course.  A course grade change request form must be signed by the principal and submitted before the first day of the retaken class in order for the new grade to replace the previous course grade. Following completion, the old grade will be removed from the transcript and the new grade recorded on the transcript in compliance with district policy.

The administration recognizes that each student has the right to present through accepted channels of communication, any grievance that he/she may have. The grievance may be presented, reviewed and equitably resolved through due process. 

Each student is entitled to register a grievance by the following steps: 

• The grievance should be presented to the assigned assistant principal.
• If the grievant is not satisfied by the decision of the assistant principal, the grievant may appeal the decision to the principal for arbitration. 
• If the grievant is not satisfied by the principal's decision, the grievant may then submit the grievance in writing to the superintendent.

The Cache County School District forbids any form of harassment. Students who believe they are being harassed, may first tell the person involved to stop. In many cases the clear indication this will be enough to take care of the situation. Students are not required, however, to confront the person in this way. Students have the right to take the problem immediately and directly to appropriate school authorities. 

Ridgeline High School also uses anonymoustips.com and the SafeUT app as a means for students and parents to report harassment, abuse, or any other unsafe or inappropriate behavior.

HAWK Hour is based upon Ridgeline’s commitment to academic success and personal responsibility. The purpose of this hour is to create time during the school day to support the following:

• Academics  –  Academically, we want every student to be successful. We not only want to ensure every student is passing their classes, but that they are also being challenged by mastering the curriculum.
• Extra-Curricular Activities – We want every student to be involved in extra-curricular activities. We feel strongly that students who are involved in extra-curricular activities learn important life skills, do better academically, and benefit from involvement in positive activities.
• Character – We believe it is important for students to develop strong character as part of their education including being responsible, self-motivated, and developing good self-management and social skills.
• Life Preparation – Upon leaving Ridgeline High School, we want every student to be prepared for the next step in life whether that is college, technical training, or the job market.

 
What will Teachers be doing during HAWK Hour?

Each teacher will be available to students for at least 30 minutes of HAWK Hour. This can be at the end or beginning of the hour. Teachers will use the HAWK hour to support the areas outlined above which will include the following types of activities:
 

• Test/Assignment Make-Up
• Test Preparation
• Academic Enrichment
• Study Halls
• Peer/Adult Tutoring
• Club/Organization Meetings
• Intramurals
• Credit Recovery
• Counseling/Advisement
• Student Support Groups
• Teaching Study Skills/Learning Strategies/Self-Management Skills.
• Study Hall
• Computer Lab Access
• Office Hours
• Academic Restoration

 
How will I know what teachers are doing during HAWK Hour?

Each teacher will post a schedule on their door that indicates the activities they will be offering during HAWK Hour. Teachers will also advertise those offerings to students in their classes. Offerings will also be available on our website.       
 
What other services will be available during the HAWK Hour?

The Counseling Office, Testing Center, Career Center, Financial Office, and Front Office will be fully staffed during the HAWK Hour and available to students.
 
What is expected of students during HAWK Hour?

It is expected that students will stay on campus during the HAWK Hour, will join us for lunch, and take advantage of the many activities that are provided.
 

A parent or guardian may request instructional materials for a student if accident or illness necessitates more than three consecutive days of absences. Requests should be made through the Attendance Office, and the materials may be picked up at the Attendance Office. To curb abuse, a letter from a doctor may be required before a student is placed on homebound rolls.

Students who have not updated their immunization will not be admitted to school. State law requires that the school review all student immunizations to assure compliance with the state law.

Students may not possess laser-pointing devices on campus. Any laser device found in a student's possession will be confiscated and not returned.

Student lockers are school property and are subject to search by school administrators. Because the school cannot control the student's dissemination of locker combination numbers, the school is not responsible nor liable for thefts from lockers. Students are encouraged NOT to leave valuables or money in lockers. Students will be responsible for the assigned locker. Any destruction to a locker will be charged against the occupants unless reported otherwise. 

Class work or tests missed because of student absence must be promptly made up. Teacher disclosure statements reveal the limitations imposed by the teacher.

It is the responsibility of each student to arrange for his/her own make-up work when absent, whether it be due to illness, suspension, vacation or other school or parental excused activities. To arrange for make-up work, a student and/or parent may contact teachers directly, call a fellow student for assignments, get the work beforehand, or pick up the homework when he/she returns to school. 

When a student's absence is unverified or the result of a suspension, the school is under no compulsion to provide for make-up work or examinations.

Teachers and administrators do not dispense any kind of medicine. 

If a student needs any kind of non-prescription medicine, he/she should bring it from home and carry it with them. They are not permitted to distribute it to others.

Medication may only be administered to a student by the principal’s secretary or another designee if:

• The student's parent or legal guardian has provided a current written and signed request that medication be administered during regular school hours to the student; and
• The student's licensed health care provider has prescribed the medication and provides documentation as to the method, amount, and time schedule for administration, and a statement that administration of medication by school employees during periods when the student is under the control of the school is medically necessary.

These school personnel are not liable, civilly or criminally, for any adverse reaction suffered by the student as a result of taking the medication.

A student is permitted to possess and self-administer asthma or diabetes medication or related medical devices, supplies and equipment, if the student's parent or guardian signs a statement authorizing the student to self-administer the medication and acknowledges in the letter that the student is responsible for, and capable of, self-administering the medication. 

The student's health care provider must also provide a written statement that states the name of the asthma or diabetes medication prescribed or authorized for the student's use and that it is medically appropriate for the student to self-administer the medication and be in possession of asthma or diabetes medication at all times.

Students electing to park at the school do so at their own risk. In providing a safe environment, vehicles on our school campus are subject to search. The school is not responsible or liable for damage or theft done to vehicles or contents of vehicles while parked at school. Students are not to park in faculty parking lots, fire lanes, or in visitor parking areas. Vehicles parked improperly will be cited, booted, or towed at the driver's expense. The parking lots are patrolled during school hours by Cache County Sheriff officers, and violators will be cited. 

Ridgeline HS provides parking for students under certain provisions:

• Student parking shall in no way interfere with the operation of the school. This includes not blocking or parking over sidewalks or driveways.
• Students must park in designated stall spaces.
• Ridgeline HS does not guarantee a place to park.  Spaces are limited, so plan accordingly.
• Ridgeline HS reserves the right to amend parking regulations as necessary.

Parking rules are enforced from 8am to 3pm, Monday through Friday, during the school year.

• Enforcement action may be taken by Ridgeline HS staff or the Cache County Sheriff’s Office.
• Students must park in designated student parking areas only.  (see map)
• Students are NOT allowed to park in visitor or faculty parking at any time.
• Students are not to be in the parking lot during class time.
• Ridgeline HS & Cache Co School District are not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles while in the parking lot.
• NO distribution of hand-bills on campus, including parking lots. (Flyers, notes, etc.)
• If you are part of an after-hours school activity, and plan on leaving your vehicle overnight or during school hours, it must be parked in a student parking area, or you may receive a parking citation.

Parking Citations:

• Parking citations are expected to be paid or addressed with RHS administration within 14 days of issuance
  • $10 – First offense for a parking violation
  • $20 – Second offense for a parking violation
    •  Fine increases $10 each subsequent offense
  • $25 – Parking in designated disabled person parking stall without a valid state issued placard or RHS Administration’s written approval
  • $50 – “Boot” fee:  A vehicle immobilization device (“boot”) may be placed on your vehicle:
    • On your 3rd parking offense, or
    • If you have overdue parking tickets, or
    • Flagrant parking violations.
• The fine for subsequent applications of a “boot” will increase $50 each subsequent offense.
• Booting fee and any overdue parking citations must be paid prior to boot removal.

Unauthorized attempts to remove a boot, or any damage to the boot device, may result in criminal charges

• Appeals:  Appeals to an issued parking citation must be brought to the attention of school administration within 14 days of the citation being issued.   
• Parking citations are considered school fees, and failure to pay them may result in your inability to walk at graduation.

Yellow: Student Only Parking

Green:  Faculty and Visitor Only Parking

Red: Administration and Busing Only Parking

Students participating in school activities, performances, or events are understood to also consent to photography, videotaping, or other means of recording the activity, performance, or event. Students are prohibited from photographing/videotaping another individual at school without that individual’s knowledge or consent.

As a general rule PA announcements or video news broadcasts are to be made once a day for school related/sponsored activities only. Announcements should be submitted to the Main Office and require the signature of the advisor.

Students who are registered for Release Time are not permitted to remain on the Ridgeline campus and may be ticketed for trespassing. 

Students must live with parents or legal guardians while attending Ridgeline High School. Students who live outside the school boundaries must complete a school-choice application and be approved by the district before attending Ridgeline.

A deputy sheriff maintains an office at the school and assists in investigations at the school, conducts routine patrols, enforces all applicable laws, as well as teaches a law enforcement class. Students and parents are welcome to contact the resource officer for law enforcement related matters. All thefts should be reported immediately to the resource officer. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Individuals are not permitted to rollerblade, ride scooters, skateboard or longboard anywhere on school property. Violations of this policy will result in the item being confiscated which can be retrieved at the end of the day on a first offense. Subsequent offenses will require a conference with parents and an administrator.

Scholarships worth hundreds of thousands of dollars are given to students each year. Students should check with the counselors on scholarship possibilities. Some private universities require applications to be sent in between the junior and senior year.

In order to maintain order and discipline in a school and to address the challenges posed by drugs, weapons, and theft, school administrators are empowered to conduct on-campus searches of student lockers, bags, and automobiles. Police dogs may also be used to do random locker or car searches. Additionally, law enforcement may be summoned if sufficient cause for a search is apparent.

Selection of members of school performing groups or teams is based upon that group's/team's/director's/coach's criteria, which may include try-outs and outside judging. 

The sick room is located in the Main Office. Students must check in with the school secretary before using the facilities.

Flyers, posters, or any other form of communication for commercial gain is prohibited without express permission from the Ridgeline administration.

Maximum speed limits on campus driveways and parking lots is 15 miles per hour or slower according to existing conditions. Patrolling of the campus speed limits is done by law enforcement. Violators will be cited.

Ridgeline High School follows all policies set forth by Utah High School Activity Association in their current Handbook. Spectators may be removed from the venue by administration or law enforcement for exhibiting poor sportsmanship. Use the following link to view the Ridgeline Student Spectator Code of Conduct.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GfH79-rA_gl-Tl8hTsjeJKVdvqCZVA3KAhyOJqiIods

A student body card is a form of identification. It is your passport to school functions and your Lunch card. It is not transferable. A card will be confiscated if used improperly. If a student loses his/her card, a $5.00 replacement fee will be charged.

Students with disabilities are those individuals who qualify for special education and related services under Public Law 101-476, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and/or under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1973 and/or under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Students with disabilities enrolled in Cache County School District are accountable for the same standards of behavior as all other students unless their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) teams have determined that their disabilities prevent adherence to these standards and have agreed upon altered standards on their IEP's

The school may suspend a student for inappropriate behavior for up to ten days per occurrence. During a suspension, the student may not be on the school campus. Teachers are under no obligation to provide homework or tests for students suspended from school. Every student suspended from school will be referred to a counselor for guidance.

Students should report thefts to the school resource officer immediately. The school is not responsible for losses due to thefts. Students are advised to leave valuables at home.

A student’s Plan for College and Career Readiness (PCCR) guides class registration. No transfers are permitted after the first three days of a trimester. If a transfer is made during a grading period, any academic grades earned and attendance infractions from the exited class will be transferred to the new class records.  Transfer credits from non-accredited educational institutions may or may not be accepted.  Acceptance of such credit will be at the discretion of the administration.

Students representing the school must travel as a group to and from the activity and use district approved transportation. The only exception to this policy is that, at the discretion of the advisor, the advisor may elect to allow a student to travel home after an activity with that student's parent/guardian. In no event will a student be allowed to travel home with anyone other than that student's parent/guardian.  All students involved in school activities must adhere to district approved transportation policies. 

Utah State law provides that a person is guilty of criminal trespass upon school property if the person enters or remains unlawfully upon school property, and: 

• Intends to cause annoyance or injury to a person or damage to property on the school property; 
• Intends to commit a crime; or 
• Is reckless as to whether the person's presence will cause fear for the safety of another; or 
• Enters or remains without authorization upon school property if notice against entry or remaining has been given by: 
• Personal communication to the person by a school official or an individual with apparent authority to act for a school official; 
• The posting of signs likely to come to the attention of trespassers;
• Fencing or other enclosure obviously designed to exclude trespassers; or 
• A current order of suspension or expulsion. 

During class time, students are expected to be in class. Students are not allowed to be in the school building if they are not enrolled in a class. Violators will be cited for trespass and referred to the courts. If you are in the building or on school grounds after hours or on weekends without adult supervision and direction, you can be arrested for trespass.

Visitors may attend Ridgeline High School only with the permission of a principal and with the receipt of a visitor's pass. Admission into each class is by showing the visitor's pass to the instructor and by the permission of the classroom teacher. Visitors without a visitor's pass may be cited for trespass. Student visitors from other Cache Valley schools are not permitted during school hours unless they are part of an official student delegation from a valley school and are here to represent that school.

State law prohibits a student from possessing a weapon (real or facsimile), explosive, flammable material, or other material dangerous to persons or property in a public or private elementary or secondary school, on the grounds of the school, or in those parts of a building, park, or stadium which are being used for an activity sponsored by or through the school.

The student must contact his counselor for an interview and withdrawal form. This form is to be presented to each teacher and the Media Coordinator and the bookkeeper who will list any charges due and sign the space provided. Any grade the student has earned to date will also be listed by each teacher on the right-hand margin of the withdrawal form. 

No refunds can be made for insurance because premiums are submitted to the insuring company at the beginning of the school year.