Parent & Student Handbook - Independence Charter School

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Student Code of Conduct Absence/Truancy Attendance is directly linked to a child’s success in school. Please remember that Pennsylvania law states that it is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to ensure their children arrive at school on time every day. Following each absence, a student is required to bring a note to his or her classroom/advisory teacher explaining the absence. The Dean of Students may deem an absence is excused or unexcused. Please note that a phone call to the front office is not sufficient. Independence Charter School requests that families plan vacations coordinating absences with holidays or vacations on the school calendar. If your child must be absent for a period exceeding three consecutive school days you must inform your child’s Dean of Students in writing no less than two weeks before the expected absence. The Dean of Students will respond in writing as to whether or not your child’s absences will be listed as excused. Excused absences may be for: • Illness or other related medical excuse • Prearranged medical appointments • Death in the family • Impassable roads or other weather conditions prohibiting travel • Required court attendance • Educational tours and trips (with pre-approval from the Dean of Students). Missed work must be made up in accordance with individual teacher's instructions. • Religious holiday observation • Religious instruction pursuant to §1546 of the Pennsylvania School Code (up to 36 hours per school year) • Other exceptionally urgent reasons. If there is a question refer to the Dean of Students for a determination Unexcused absences may be for: • Truancy • Absence due to parental neglect • Illegal employment • Missing the bus • Oversleeping • Family vacations/trips during instruction days that are not pre-approved by the Dean of Students (see above) • Any other reason not covered in excused absences above Student is absent three or more consecutive days without a note from a doctor or prior approval from the Dean Student is absent three or more nonconsecutive days without a written, valid excuse Student is absent six or more nonconsecutive days without a written, valid excuse Student is absent nine or more nonconsecutive days without a written, valid excuse Student is absent twelve or more times Student continues to be absent If the student is absent for three days in a row, the student will not be allowed into class until the parent/guardian provides the Dean of Students with a doctor’s note. Parent/guardian will receive a phone call or e-mail. Warning letter is sent home by Dean of Students. Letter is sent home, followed by a phone call, to schedule a meeting with the primary guardian and the Dean of Students. At the meeting, a plan is put into place to correct the problem leading to the truancy. Plan will be signed by all parties. Letter is sent home, followed by a phone call, to schedule a meeting with the primary guardian, , the CEO, and the Principal. Additional participants may include ICS administrators or Board of Trustees members. At the meeting, the previous agreement is reviewed, modified and signed stating that if the student has any further absences, they will be asked to investigate enrollment into a school closer to home that will facilitate consistent attendance Principal will contact the primary guardian to notify them that the agreement has been broken. This will jeopardize the student’s status for enrollment. 54
Minor Incidents and Consequences Student Code of Conduct The table below outlines the possible consequences for various student behaviors. Examples of inappropriate behavior include, but are not limited to, those listed in the left-hand column. The right hand column lists the possible consequences, all of which may apply to any of the listed behaviors. Behavior • Cheating • Destruction of property (minor) • Disrespectful tone and/or body language toward school employee • Disruptive • Dress Code violation • Having/eating gum, candy, seeds or soda • Hurtful word/action • Lying • Misuse of technology • Not following directions • Play fighting • Student arguments • Unexcused lateness to class • Taking other people’s belongings (K-2) • Talking back • Tantrums (K–1) • Unkind toward other students Possible Consequences (More than one consequence may be assigned) The following may apply to all behaviors listed in the column to the left: • Student may Take a Break. • Student may go to Buddy Room or Take A Break Out and complete a Fix-it Plan. • Student will discuss and practice expected behavior with teacher and/or peers. • Mediation will occur between all participants. This will include a chance to “fix” relationships or objects. • Teacher may contact parent by note in take home folder. • Student may lose a privilege. • Teacher may contact parent by phone. Parent may be asked to speak to the student on the phone about the behavior and expectations. • Student may be given an assignment to be done at home. • Parent meeting may be requested. • Student may be given in-school community service to “fix” relationships or objects. • Student may be assigned an After-School Detention (3 rd – 8 th grade, 2 nd grade beginning January). • Student may be assigned Saturday School (3 rd – 8 th grade, 2 nd grade beginning January). • Student may be sent home. *6 th – 8 th grade students MUST arrive to class on time. Should a student arrive late to class three times, a parent will be notified and a detention will be assigned. For Every 3 rd class lateness after that, a Saturday School will be assigned. Hierarchy of consequences: • If a student displays the same behavior for a third time, the student consequence will move to the next level of severity and a parent meeting will be required. • If a student has been assigned two After School Detentions, he/she will be assigned a Saturday School. • If a student has been assigned two Saturday Schools, he/she may be suspended. If the behavior continues, it will be considered a Major Incident and one or more of the following may happen: • A parent conference may be requested by the classroom teacher and the Dean of students may be present. • A behavior chart/plan may be put into place. This is a temporary plan and will include frequent guardian meetings and daily teacher/guardian contact. • Parent conference may be requested, and other ICS team members (teachers, counselors, administration) may be present. 55
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