Colorado Academy Upper School Handbook

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Colorado Academy Upper School Handbook Revised August, 2012 come to the CA bookstore during school hours (including summer) to purchase their books. Suspension and Expulsion See Discipline Tardiness Students are expected to arrive on time for all classes, advisee meetings, class meetings, assemblies, and other special programs. Instances of repeated tardiness will be reported on an Incident Report and students will meet with their advisor and/or class deans to discuss the problem. In most cases, students who are tardy more than three times for any class will be asked to make up the missed time by attending Study Hall for a week. Any student arriving late to school for any reason must sign in at the Upper School Office before going to class. It is the parent’s responsibility to contact the school to excuse the student; otherwise, the tardiness will be considered unexcused. Technology – see Computer Use and Appendix B Tests It is the policy of the school that students are responsible for no more than two tests on a given school day. (A test is defined as an assessment that takes the full class period; thus quizzes or short writing assignments do not count.) Due dates for major essays or projects are also covered by this policy. Because it is hard to predict each student’s assignment schedule, students who find themselves with more than two major assignments due on a given day should immediately consult their teachers and advisor in order to make a plan for bringing these assignments into conformity with the policy. Theft/Valuable Items Items of substantial value and large sums of money should not be brought to school. If this should be absolutely necessary, however, arrangements must be made to lock the item or money in the student’s locker or the school safe. Students should put their names on clothing items and books as many students have similar possessions. All calculators should have the student’s name etched into the case. Students whose possessions are missing should report their loss to a member of the Upper School staff. Threats of Physical Violence Any student who is threatened with physical violence at school should report the threat to any school official immediately. The Principal will be informed without delay and the school's policy on harassment will be invoked. Transcripts The Upper School transcript is the complete record of the student’s grades, test scores, and academic honors for grades 9, 10, 11 and 12. Trimester grades for every course are transferred exactly as they appear on the grade report (A-, B, C+, etc.) to the 34
Colorado Academy Upper School Handbook Revised August, 2012 permanent transcript. Regardless of subsequent enrichment, no final grades may be altered on the transcript. Students who transfer to Colorado Academy during their sophomore, junior or senior years will be given academic credit towards graduation for courses taken at their prior school that correspond with Colorado Academy's curriculum. Transfer courses that are given CA credit are listed on the transcript. However, these courses are not included in the student's cumulative grade point average and transfer school grade point averages are not listed on the Colorado Academy transcript. Requests to have a copy of a transcript mailed to an agency or institution should be directed to the Upper School Registrar. It is the policy of Colorado Academy to withhold transcripts or other official representations of a student’s work until all financial obligations to the school have been met by the student’s family, or until satisfactory arrangements have been made with the school’s business office for a future plan of payment. Tutoring Occasionally, students will encounter difficulties in a particular subject or subjects such that the student, teacher, advisor, and/or parent may be concerned. The teacher will always serve as the first line of diagnosis and remedy on the matter, and families are urged to follow the teacher’s suggestions as to extra-help sessions during school or after school. There is adequate time built into the Upper School schedule to ameliorate most cases in which a student is not performing well in a given course. Families are urged not to assume a tutor should be the immediate or long-term solution to a problem a student is having in a particular class. Often, a productive meeting involving the student, teacher, advisor, parents/guardians and principal will produce better results for the student. If problems persist, more diagnostic testing might be recommended, in consultation with the school counselor. In some cases, the Principal and/or school counselor might recommend tutoring for the student. The school does not have an “approved” list of tutors; however, the Upper School has developed a productive relationship with many tutors over the years, and the Principal, in consultation with the school counselor, may make recommendations to families. We cannot, however, guarantee the tutor’s pedagogical skills or place them under direct school supervision. We also cannot provide appropriate space for students and their outside tutors to meet. Time available during the day is best used on program requirements, homework assignments, and meetings with teachers. Tutoring arrangements are best made off-campus at times that are convenient for families and not in conflict with other school obligations. Any questions about tutors and their recommended use should always be directed to the Principal or the school counselor. 35
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