2004 academy expectations and student rights. 2004 school rights
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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?????