2021-2022 Parent/Student Handbook

Dear Students and Parents,

On behalf of the Campus Director, teachers, and other school staff, welcome! We wish this year to be an especially productive experience for each student. For this to happen, we all have to work together: students, parents, and staff. This Parent/Student Handbook (“Handbook”) is designed to help us accomplish that goal.

This Handbook contains information that both students and parents need for reference during the school year. Throughout this Handbook, you will notice symbols that indicate whether a policy applies only to students at certain grade levels. “[E]” applies to grades K–5, “[M]” applies to grades 6–8, and “[H]” applies to grades 9–12. If there is no symbol next to a statement, then it applies to ALL STUDENTS.

We have attempted to make the language as straightforward as possible; however, a couple of words should be defined. Please be aware that the term “parent” is used to refer to the parent, legal guardian, or other person who has agreed to assume a school-related responsibility for a student. Also, the term “campus” is used to refer to school property as well as the geographic area within 300 feet of school property as measured from any point on the real property boundary line. Thus, to prohibit an activity on “campus” is to prohibit the activity on school property and within 300 feet of school property.

This Handbook is divided into six sections. The first section includes general information regarding school policy and procedures. The second section provides important health and safety information. The third section provides information about academics and grading. The fourth section is the Student Code of Conduct. Both students and parents need to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct, which is required by state law and intended to promote school safety and an atmosphere for learning. In addition to its inclusion in this document, it is also posted on the school website. The fifth section is especially for parents, with information regarding parental rights. Finally, the sixth section contains important notices regarding student information, computer resources, electronic communication devices, and the school grievance policy.

Please be aware that this Handbook is updated yearly, while policy adoption and revision may occur throughout the year. Changes in policy that affect Handbook provisions will be made available to students and parents through newsletters, the school website, and other communications. In case of conflict between Board Policy and any provision of this Handbook, the provision that was most recently adopted by the Board of Trustees will be followed.

Please review this entire Handbook and keep it as reference during this school year. Please take the time to look over the information provided. If you have any questions about the material in this Handbook, please contact your Campus Director. Understanding this information will assist you in the path to success.

Sincerely,

Charles Cook Superintendent