Parent/Student Handbook - PA Leadership Charter School

Table of Contents
Founder’s Welcome ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Mission Statement and Vision............................................................................................................................. 4
School Board....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Contact Information ............................................................................................................................................ 6
PALCS Employees.............................................................................................................................................. 6
Information for the Home Facilitator ................................................................................................................ 15
School Calendar ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Marking Period/Grading Calendar ............................................................................................................ 17
Handbook Information .............................................................................................................................. 18
The Role of the Home Facilitator.............................................................................................................. 18
Updated Student Information .................................................................................................................... 21
Fall Enrollment.......................................................................................................................................... 21
Policies, Procedures, and Notifications ............................................................................................................. 22
Admission Policy ...................................................................................................................................... 23
Attendance Policies................................................................................................................................... 24
Communication Policy.............................................................................................................................. 27
Enrollment Procedure Policy..................................................................................................................... 27
Health Services Policy............................................................................................................................... 28
Student Profile Policy................................................................................................................................ 32
Student Record Retention Policy............................................................................................................... 32
Withdrawal Procedure............................................................................................................................... 33
Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination ........................................................................................................ 33
Public Notice of Rights Under FERPA ..................................................................................................... 33
Annual Public Notice ................................................................................................................................ 34
Honor System.................................................................................................................................................... 35
Honor Code ............................................................................................................................................... 36
Plagiarism.................................................................................................................................................. 38
Student Rights and Responsibilities .......................................................................................................... 39
Rules of Conduct....................................................................................................................................... 41
Disciplinary Records ................................................................................................................................. 49
Academic Information....................................................................................................................................... 50
Embracing Student Individuality............................................................................................................... 51
Curriculum and Course Selection.............................................................................................................. 51
Grading Policy .......................................................................................................................................... 51
Transfer Credits......................................................................................................................................... 55
Graduation Requirements.......................................................................................................................... 55
Senior Project............................................................................................................................................ 56
Off-Campus PE and Arts & Humanities Courses...................................................................................... 57
Local College and University Enrollment ................................................................................................. 57
College Application, References, and Transcript Requests....................................................................... 58
Standardized Testing................................................................................................................................. 58
Special Education Overview ..................................................................................................................... 60
Performing and Fine Arts Program Overview........................................................................................... 60
University Scholars Program Overview .................................................................................................... 61
Student Academic Support System and Intervention Program (SASSI) ................................................... 61
C.A.R.E Team........................................................................................................................................... 63
Technology and Materials................................................................................................................................. 64
Internet Reimbursement Policy ................................................................................................................. 65
Instructional Property Agreement and Acceptable Use Policy.................................................................. 66
Equipment and Materials Return............................................................................................................... 70
Student Activities.............................................................................................................................................. 71
Extracurricular Activities and Sports Team Eligibility.............................................................................. 72
Educational Outings .................................................................................................................................. 72
Work Permits ............................................................................................................................................ 72
Appendix / Forms.............................................................................................................................................. 74
PALCS Parent and Student Handbook 2012-2013
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