I.  LEADERSHIP

FORWARD TO PARENTS

This handbook will be a valuable source of material throughout the year.  If parents and students will review the following pages carefully, they will discover answers to many of the questions about school activities, regulations and school locations.

Let us all work together to make this an enjoyable year and one that will be full of pleasant memories.  Enter into our many activities, take advantage of programs we have to offer, and thus make your student’s high school experience richer and more profitable by building school spirit.

If you would like any information that is not included in this handbook, please call 992-8888.

FORWARD TO STUDENTS

The student guide was prepared with the hope of presenting to you, the student, some meaningful and informative material about your high school.  We believe it will help you to become better acquainted with the services Corcoran High School offers.

Remember that Corcoran High School is your school and the traditions and memories will be built by your commitment to your education.

ADMINISTRATION

Superintendent…………………………. Mr. Richard Merlo

Principal……………………………………. Mr. Charles Gent

Assistant Principal……………………. Ms. Maria Sanchez

Learning Director……………. ………. Ms. Hope Lerma

Learning Director……………………… Mr. Aaron Luoma

Learning Director……………………. Mrs. Antonia Stone

Learning Director……………………. Mr. Ramon Arreola

Counselor……………………….Mrs. Alejandra Sanchez

COS Counselor……………………… Mrs. Dustine Borges

DIRECTORS/COORDINATORS

Activities………………………………….. Mrs. Angie Smith

Athletics………………………………….. Mr. Robert Lerma

SECRETARIAL AND

SUPPORT STAFF

Principal’s Secretary………………….. Mrs. Laura Haney

Counseling/Registrar Secretary…… Mrs. Pamela Davis

Activities/Athletic Secretary………. Mrs. Cheryl Santos

Attendance Secretary…….. Mrs. Linda Luna-Jacobson

Community Contact………………. Mrs. Carmen Vidales

Library Technician………………… Mrs. Barbara Gomez

Special Ed Aide……………………… Mrs. Irma Escamilla

Special Ed Aide…………………….. Mrs. Jennie DeAnda

Special Ed Aide………………. Mrs. Elizabeth Rodriguez

PE Aide………….………………………Mrs. Linda Gomez

KROP. …..……………………………………………………

Academic Career Coach…………Mrs. Deanna Gabbard

2010-2011 Grading Periods

First Quarter Ends on October 15, 2010

Second Quarter/First Semester

Ends on December 17, 2010

Third Quarter Ends on March 11, 2011

Fourth Quarter/Second Semester

Ends on June 3, 2011

FACULTY

Mrs. Angie Smith…………………………… ASB/CAHSEE

Mrs. Alisa Gomez………………………………………….. Ag

Mrs. Jennifer Ferguson……………………………………. Ag

Mr. Miguel Alvarez………………………………………… Art

Mr. Lee Hamilton………………………………….. AFROTC

Mr. Michael Palmer……………………………….. AFROTC

Mr. Chad McCoy………………………………………… Band

Mr. Mel Parker……………………………………….. Block 9

Mrs. Wendy Rivas…………………………………… Block 9

Mr. Gary Davis……………………………………… Business

Mrs. Kristina Seaman……………………………… Business

Mrs. Cecilia Serrato……………………………………… ELD

Mrs. Denise Chaney…………………………….. ELD/Math

Mr. Raymond Lerma…………………….….ELD Coach

Mr. Daniel De Cicco………………………………… English

Mrs. Marjorie Hemans………………………………. English

Ms. Carolyn Caselli………………………………….. English

Mrs. Evelyn Albert…………………………………… English

Mrs. Amelia Palafox………………………………… English

Mr. Mike Pankratz……………………………………. English

Ms. Monica Toriz…………………………………….. English

Mrs. Janis Wilcox…………………………………….. English

Mrs. Jackie Miller……………………… Foreign Language

Ms. Silvia Camarena………………….. Foreign Language

Mrs. Evelyn Chato-Clews…………….. Mathematics/Art

Mr. Ken Harvey…………….. Mathematics/ Math Coach

Mr. Kyle Lopez………………………………… Mathematics

Mrs. Tammy Airheart………………………… Mathematics

Ms. Alexis Rodriguez………………………Mathematics

Mrs. Cecilia Waller…………………………… Mathematics

Mr. Isaias Ramirez…………………… Physical Education

Mr. Richard Rios……………………… Physical Education

Mr. Rick Westbay …….………………..Physical Education

Mr. Sergio Arroyo……………………………………. Science

Ms.Sarah Howard…………………………………………..Science

Mr. Richard Lane…………………………………….. Science

Mr. Steve Meyer……………………………………… Science

Mr. Jerod Uldall………………………………………. Science

Mr. Johnathan Carnes………………………………. Science

Mr. Jay Albert………………………………… Social Studies

Mr. Nick Brown……………………………… Social Studies

Mr. Ed Larkin………………………………… Social Studies

Mr. Robert Lerma…………………………… Social Studies

Mr. Freddie Lopez………………………….. Social Studies

Mr. Jim Mathison …………………………… Social Studies

Ms. Yolanda Monsivaiz…………………… Social Studies

Mr. Justin Woltz……………………………… Social Studies

Mrs. Sandi Ashford…………………… Special Education

Mr. David Gonzales…………………… Special Education

Mr. Rudy Martinez……………………. Special Education

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Student government at Corcoran High School operates within the framework of a written constitution.  Student body officers receive their authority and guidelines through this constitution.  Copies are available in the activities office.  Final authority rests with the school administration.

STUDENT BODY OFFICERS

The student officers are elected yearly and serve as the executive board.  They meet daily to administer student body business and work on school activities.

The student body will not be responsible for any expenditure made by a pupil or a teacher, or by any other person who has not first received a written authorization from the faculty sponsor and administration.  In addition, all monies should be immediately deposited with the Athletic/Activities Secretary in the high school activities office.

Any graduating class monies not spent by June 30 of the graduation year will be re-designated to the ASB general fund.

Student Body Officers 2010-2011

ASB President                                                            Annissa Escobedo

ASB Vice-President                                       Megan Dawes

ASB Treasurer                                                Adan Cisneros

ASB Secretary                                                            Ronnie Ramirez

ASB Rally Commissioner                              

Class Officers 2010-2011

Senior Class President                                                Brynn Boyett

Junior Class President                                     Breann Luna

Sophomore Class President                            Diana Cruz

Freshman Class President                               Denivie Garivay

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

All school rules apply and are enforced during all activities sponsored by a Corcoran High School organization.  Attendance will be taken by the coach/advisor.  Disciplinary action will be taken if a rule violation occurs.  In addition to those organizations specifically named and described in the constitution, the following student clubs, organizations and activities are available to the students and all students are encouraged to get involved:

All club meetings may be arranged for before or after school or at noon.  All requests for meetings shall be made to the advisor and arranged with the Activities Director.  All meetings shall be held under the direct supervision of the organization advisor.  All requests for meetings shall be made at least one week in advance.

Clubs and organizations must submit a “Request for Continued Club Recognition” including a “Budget Form” listing estimated expenses and fundraisers.  Each year before a club or organization schedules an activity or fundraiser, its “Request for Continued Club Recognition” must be approved by the Board of Trustees.

When an organization desires to hold any activity that requires financing, the approval of the sponsor shall be secured with regard to the amount of money needed and the manner in which it is to be spent.  A student body purchase order shall be used when materials or supplies are to be purchased.  Purchase orders may be secured from the secretary who handles the ASB accounts and must be filled out and properly signed before a purchase is made.  Posters must be approved and signed by an administrator.  An activity will be approved only after the written approval of the sponsor has been obtained and a date has been secured through the Activities Director.  An Activity Request Form may be obtained in the Activities Office.  All activities and purchase orders need prior administrative approval.

ACADEMIC BOOSTERS

The purpose of this committee is to support “college prep” students in their preparation for college. College prep students are defined as those freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior students enrolled in a minimum of four (4) college prep courses per semester. This also includes any college prep courses taken during the summer prior to the first semester.

ATHLETICS

A complete program of athletic activities is offered to meet the needs of all students interested in team or individual sports.  The rules and regulations for sports are governed by the California Interscholastic Federation and the Athletic Code for Corcoran High School.  Our high school includes the following sports:

*Includes male and female teams

Baseball                       Football                       Swimming*                  Volleyball

Basketball*                  Soccer*                                    Tennis*                                    Wrestling

Cross Country*                        Softball                                    Track*

All athletic programs are subject to change as a result of participation, funding and league placement.