School Policies

1. Two unexcused absences — the student receives an email from MHP informing them of their attendance warning.
2. Four unexcused absences — the student receives an email and meets with our student mentor to discuss their attendance record. Parents or guardians will be called to participate in the meeting.
3. Six unexcused absences — the student receives an email and a meeting is scheduled with the student, parents or guardians, student mentor, and an MHP administrator. The student is placed on an attendance contract, which includes limitations on extracurricular activities and field trips and may outline other agreements such as mandatory tutoring. The contract is re-evaluated in three weeks.
4. Eight unexcused absences — the student receives an email and a family conference is held with our student mentor and an MHP administrator to discuss the student’s progress and future at Mission Heights.

Parents or guardians do not need to excuse their student’s absence/tardy if it is due to school functions or out-of-school suspension. Parents or guardians may excuse their student’s absence/tardy if it is due to:

• Illness or injury
• Medical/dental/health appointments (unless provider documentation was already submitted)
• Legal situation
• Family emergency
• Wedding or bereavement
• Religious observation
• College visit
• Chronic illness (requires documentation and a meeting with the Attendance Clerk)

Online documentation and voicemails left on the attendance line must originate from the parent/guardian who has educational rights, and should contain: the caller’s name and relationship to the student · the student’s name · the reason for the absence/tardy (from the list above — no other reasons will be excused) · the date(s) · parent email (if submitted online). Official documentation from a service provider or legal entity may be requested if the student is absent for three consecutive days or more, or if the absence requires teachers to make special accommodations to assignments and final/post-exams.

When students are late to class, they will be marked tardy. Tardiness will be dealt with as a disciplinary issue. If a student arrives more than halfway through class, they will be marked as absent. The tardy policy:

1. Third tardy — student and parent receive an email from the Attendance Clerk.
2. Sixth tardy — parent receives an email and a phone call from the Attendance Clerk.
3. Ninth tardy (and every third after) — the student is given 1 day of Saturday School.

MHP Approved Attire MHP Denied Attire

• Dress slacks, shorts, skorts, skirts, and cargo pants and shorts are allowed
• All shorts and skirts must go to the knee, with or without tights
• No cut-off shorts or bottoms with any tears, rips, or holes (even with patches underneath)
• No overalls (with pants or shorts), sweat pants, or pajama bottoms
• Leggings or tights can only be worn under shorts and skirts (to the knee) and must be solid gray or black
• Bottoms must be the appropriate size, with the waist of the garment worn at the student’s waist
• No embellishments, screen prints, or other embroidery — bottoms must be solid color (does not apply to home-made “Senior” jeans)
• Clothing that is too tight or too loose is not appropriate for school

• MHP polos: purple, black, gray, white
• MHP T-shirts: activity, club, sports fundraisers
• CAVIT scrubs, uniform polos, or T-shirts
• MHP, CAVIT, or CAA tournament hoodies
• Students may wear a solid-color long-sleeve undershirt under their polo or T-shirt

• Any jacket or cover-up/pullover garment worn at school (sweater, sweater vest, sweatshirt, hoodie, shawl, etc.) must have an approved MHP logo
• Hoods must be off the head while in the classroom
• On very cold days, students who walk, bike, etc. may wear sweatpants or additional clothing over their school uniform on the way to and from school — but any clothing that does not meet dress code must be removed before entering the school building
• This policy extends to blankets — blankets must be put away when students come into the building

• All headwear (hats, hoods, bandanas, beanies, etc.), other than for medical or religious reasons, must be removed when entering the classroom
• No costume-type attire (animal ears, tails, face-painting, etc.) unless on a specified school spirit day or holiday
• No masks, ski-masks, or other apparel covering the face anywhere on campus during the school day, unless given specific permission by administration
• No sandals, slippers, “house shoes,” flip flops, Crocs, open-toed shoes, or soft-soled shoes (i.e. moccasins)
• Students are not allowed to “dress up” for classroom presentations or projects
• Alterations to MHP attire must be approved by administration before being worn at school

• Midriff dresses are not allowed
• Strapless dresses are not allowed
• Slits in dresses are not allowed (no temporary alterations — staples, safety pins, tape — to close a slit)
• Dresses must go below the knee (no part of the knee cap showing)
• Students not in dresses should be in pants (no blue jeans) and a full button-up shirt (no polos); ties are recommended
• Staff reserve the right to ask any student to put on a cover, refrain from dancing, or leave if their outfit is not appropriate — bring a covering just in case (one will be provided if not)
• Students not allowed entry due to dress code violations are not eligible for a ticket refund

• Complete 24 credits of coursework for graduation (see Course of Study in the Student Handbook)
• Pass the Civics Exam with a 60% or higher
• Fill out the FAFSA application
• CPR training
• 20 hours of Community Service (or 5 for each year enrolled at MHP)
• Resolve any outstanding balances
• Return school-borrowed supplies, Chromebook, charger, and sports uniforms (if applicable)
• Request official transcripts from outside schools, including Central Arizona College, to be sent to MHP

1. Fill out a Parking Permit Request Form.
2. Pay $15.00 on the school’s Online Payments page. Additional permits cost $5 each.
3. Provide a copy of your valid Driver’s License.