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Academy Expectations and Student Rights

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SCHOOL RIGHTS

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Knowledge Test

1. Students have a right to wear their hair any way they want.

2. A student’s backpack or purse is generally not open to search unless the student is under reasonable suspicion.

3. A teacher can make a classroom of students empty their pockets if money comes up missing.

4. Students have a right to pray voluntarily and individually in school.

5. Students have a right to know why they’ve been removed from class.

6. Students may express their opinions.7. Students may report on any topic they want in

school newspapers.

1. Students have a right to wear their hair any way they want.

2. A student’s backpack or purse is generally not open to search unless the student is under reasonable suspicion.

3. A teacher can make a classroom of students empty their pockets if money comes up missing.

4. Students have a right to pray voluntarily and individually in school.

5. Students have a right to know why they’ve been removed from class.

6. Students may express their opinions.7. Students may report on any topic they want in

school newspapers.

“Know Your Rights; You Won’t Go Wrong”, Pamela Parker, The Dallas Morning News, July 28, 2004

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that students don’t leave their constitutional rights at the door, but that doesn’t mean ALL their rights are intact.

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PARENTAL SUPPORT

2004 http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/gotoschool/highschool/tipsforparents.php

Your Parents Play a Part INTEREST AND ENTHUSIASM

Helps in making a successful transition Listen to experiences and expectations

VISIT THE SCHOOL Encourage campus/teacher visits

TRANSPORTATION Arrange travel to school: bus, car, etc. Have back up plans Don’t be late to school

2004 http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/gotoschool/highschool/tipsforparents.php

Your Parents Play a Part COMMUNICATION

Keep parents informed about school activities Share your school experiences with them

SCHOOL DRESS No uniforms; however, there is a dress code Plan for and participate in special “Team”

dress-up days SCHOOL SCHEDULES

Class schedules need to be followed! There are no bells at the Academy!

School calendar is approved by IISD … holidays, early release, etc.

2004 http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/gotoschool/highschool/tipsforparents.php

Your Parents Play a Part ESTABLISHING TRUST

Keep communication open at all times Accept responsibility for actions Don’t lie or cheat … truth is best policy

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Academy Expectations

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Academy Expectations Higher Behavior Standards

Students are expected to act professional and be polite and respectful to their teachers.

Students are expected to dress professionally on Dress For Success Days and follow all dress code rules on every other day.

Students are expected to address personal issues with their brains and not their fists.

Students are expected to help maintain the professional and clean appearance of their school.

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Academy Expectations

Higher Academic Standards Students are expected to maintain a high

Employability Skills grade to prepare them for Senior internships.

Students are expected to maintain passing grades.

Students are expected to care for and maintain their laptops. These are required for academic success!

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Academy Expectations Consequences

Students are expected to complete Student Improvement Process forms when academic and behavioral standards aren’t met.

Students, parents, counselors and teachers will participate in the SAS process when academic and behavioral standards aren’t met and to consider not inviting the student back to the Academy.

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Are You Ready?????