Imagine Prep Coolidge Part of the Imagine Schools Family

IMAGINE PREP COOLIDGE PART OF THE IMAGINE SCHOOLS FAMILY

STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK 2018-2019

1290 W. Vah Ki Inn Rd Coolidge, AZ 85128 520-424-2790 520-723-6315 fax

Principal’s Message

Imagine Prep Coolidge is “Moving from Good to Great!”

As the Principal of Imagine Prep Coolidge it is an honor and a privilege to work with such exceptional students, in an exceptional school, serving an exceptional community. When you walk through our doors you will be greeted by caring staff who are engaging our students in rigorous academic work in a safe and nurturing school environment.

As a Cambridge International school, you will quickly see that our learning expectations are high and our focus is on individual student needs and academic growth. Our offerings of honors and AP classes provide our students a variety of learning paths to success.

At our school, we are excited to be building on a solid foundation in athletics, academics and fine arts. We offer a rigorous approach to preparing our students for college and career through our college prep curriculum.

I encourage you to review our school’s website to find out more about our school, expectations for students and the partnership we forge with families.

Welcome to Imagine Prep Coolidge! #eaglenation

Working on behalf of children, Mrs. Angela D. West Principal

INTRODUCTION TO IMAGINE PREP COOLIDGE Imagine Schools is an organization, comprised mostly of teachers, that operates 67 schools in 12 states and the District of Columbia. As a full-service charter school operator, Imagine is basically a multi-state “school district” educating approximately 38,000 students nationwide by providing them with a challenging effective program of study and strong moral development in a safe and nurturing environment.

As a member of the Imagine Schools’ family, Imagine Prep Coolidge shares a common culture based on Shared Values ad the Measure of Excellence. These elements are central to our approach in educating the whole child. While each school is uniquely tailored both in curriculum and structure, the integration of character development and academics sets Imagine campuses apart from other public schools.

Our mission is to help parents and guardians educate their children by creating learning communities of achievement and hope. We apply “Joy at Work”, a unique organizational and operational structure that puts teachers and school leaders squarely in charge of the decisions affecting the schools and students we serve.

Our work is guided by three values; integrity, justice and fun. Integrity requires that we live consistently and balance the needs and desires of all the stakeholders in our schools. Justice means that we strive to treat each person uniquely and appropriately. Fun describes our efforts to create joy-filled schools where people are able to use their talents to make decisions, take action, and be responsible for the results.

All Imagine Schools stakeholders are committed to accountability and constant improvement. Our Measures of Excellence are the yardsticks we use to evaluate our effectiveness in six equal important areas of school quality: parent choice and satisfaction, adherence to shared values, academic achievement, positive character development, economic development, and new school development.

IMAGINE’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES Six principles guide the behavior of every person associated with Imagine Schools. We evaluate the performance of Imagine Schools and each affiliated school based on these six principles.

Shared values of integrity, justice, and fun allow every teacher, student, and parent associated with Imagine Schools to rally around common themes, which guide behavior and decision making. Parent choice and satisfaction are the greatest indicators of the success of our educational program. Academic growth balances excellence in reading and mathematics with instruction in science, social studies, and the arts, and is measured by student learning gains and proficiency. Positive character development in our schools is a major priority. We strive for growth in students’ character measured by discernible positive changes in behavior. Economic sustainability means that every school in the Imagine family is financially able to exist on its own. This is the best indicator of that school’s ability to educate children over time. School development enhances our ability to reach more children, more families, and more communities. As we expand our family of schools, more opportunities abound for Imagine students.

IMAGINE’S PURPOSE, PROMISE, PLAN, PROCESS, and PRINCIPLES Purpose of Imagine Prep Coolidge Imagine Prep exists to partner with families to educate and inspire thoughtful, engaged students who graduate well-prepared for college, career, and citizenship.

Promise of Imagine Prep Coolidge Imagine Prep empowers students to learn at the speed of personal potential… and live up to it. Our emphasis on diversity, high expectations, and a culture of personalization ensures that each student is well-known and fully engaged.

Mission of Imagine Prep Coolidge Imagine Prep Coolidge strives to collaborate with all stakeholders in the development of lifelong learners who attain post-secondary success and career goals. To this end, we implement a rigorous curriculum in a nurturing environment that fosters exemplary character.

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS Imagine Prep Coolidge is proud to partner with Cambridge International Examinations. With this partnership, all students attending Imagine Prep in grades 6 through 11 will experience a comprehensive educational program designed by Cambridge International examinations for the 2016-2017 school year. This performance- based educational strategy is time tested and internationally recognized to meet students’ individual needs while providing the appropriate rigor to improve competency and readiness for college and careers. Imagine Prep is committed to improving the educational opportunities provided to our students and is ecstatic about the resources and support provided by the Cambridge partners. The purpose of the Cambridge curriculum is to deliver world-class international education through the provision of curricula, assessments and services. Curriculum is at the heart of the learning experience that a school offers its learners, and at the heart of the mission and vison of the school. The Cambridge curriculum develops learners’ understanding, knowledge, and skills. Cambridge International provides classroom support and guidance that helps teachers and students perform to their maximum ability. Cambridge provides exciting opportunities for exposing learners to a global passport of success. Cambridge offers rigorous and flexible assessment, which leads to international qualifications that are recognized worldwide. CONCURRENT COLLEGE ENROLLMENT Imagine Prep Coolidge’s commitment is preparing students for College, Career and Life is demonstrated through our growing concurrent college enrollment program. Imagine Prep students can take advantage of the many institutions of higher learning by taking a concurrent college course while in highs school. Students can earn concurrent credit either during summer school, or during the school year. Students who take advantage of concurrent enrollment programs are required to complete a full Imagine school schedule before being released to college classes. Students who are deficient in any area or credit must meet with the academic advisor prior to enrolling in a concurrent college course. Specific arrangements must be made to receive concurrent credit, including when the course will begin and end. Upon completion of the course an official transcript must be delivered to the Imagine Prep Coolidge counseling office before high school credit can be awarded.

NOTE: College courses can replace high school elective courses. However, college courses cannot replace core classes unless approved by the principal and/or Academic Advisor prior to the first day of class. Students are responsible for the cost of each course.

ADMISSIONS POLICY Imagine Prep shall enroll all eligible pupils who submit a timely application, unless the number of applications exceed the capacity of a program, class, grade level or building. Imagine Prep shall give enrollment preference to pupils continuing at the school and to siblings of pupils already enrolled in Imagine Prep, using the lottery as outlined by the governing Board of procedures.  Applications submitted after the application deadline for any remaining slots will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.  Imagine Prep Coolidge shall not limit admission on ethnicity, national origin, gender, income level, disabling condition, proficiency in the English language or athletic ability.  Imagine Prep has the right to refuse admission to any pupil who has been expelled from another educational institution or who is in the process of being expelled from another educational institution.  Enrollment procedures will only be considered complete when all enrollment forms are complete and after the student and the parent attend an orientation given by the principal and a Student/Parent Accountability Acknowledgement is completed and signed. For HS Students, official transcripts will be required for enrollment.  Imagine Prep Coolidge reserve the right to assess students prior to admittance based on prior years grades/transcripts.

WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES The following steps must be taken, by a parent/guardian, to withdraw a student from school: 1. Contact the registrar. 2. Complete withdraw forms from registrar. 3. Student must turn in any technology, books, etc back to school. 4. Return withdraw document to school. *Allow 24 hours for withdrawal to be processed.

NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY and NON-RETALIATION UNDER 504 Imagine Schools, Inc. (the “School”) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age, in admission or access to, its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The School is firmly committed to a policy that encourages timely disclosure of discrimination concerns and prohibits retaliation against any person who, in good faith, reports such concerns. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding Section 504, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and/or the non- discrimination/non-retaliation policies: Angela West Principal and 504 Coordinator 1290b West Vah Ki Inn Rd Coolidge, AZ 85128 520-424-2790 [email protected] 5

VISITORS TO SCHOOL Our mission is to educate our students first and foremost. Having outside student visitors is distracting to the normal operation of the classroom and pose a liability issue. We will not take responsibility for children who are not enrolled in our school and are left here without parent supervision. Student or parent visitors must be pre-arranged with school administration, and are required to sign-in with the front office staff upon arrival and escorted to class by a school official. Visitors will be required to wear identification at all times noting their visitor status. While on campus, visitors must behave in such a way as not to disrupt the learning environment as established at Imagine Prep Coolidge. Visitors are not allowed to talk to any students other than who they are the parent/guardian of. Visitors must understand, discussion of students with teachers is prohibited during instructional time.

COMMONS/FOOD SERVICE The Commons is open for students before school and during lunch. A variety of sandwiches, salads, beverages, and other packaged goods are available. Students are urged in every way possible to help keep the Commons and patio area clean. Students at Imagine Prep should take pride in their clean campus, respecting the requirement that no food is to be consumed or leave the commons and patio area. Imagine Prep is a closed campus. Students may NOT leave campus during the school day for any reason; this includes lunchtime. No outside food/drink is allowed to be brought in by students, parents, or guardians. This includes celebrations and designated lunch times.

STUDENT MESSAGES To avoid unnecessary classroom disruptions, we do not deliver messages to students except in emergencies. The nature of all such emergencies must be established prior to the delivery; the same holds true for phone usage. School phones are to facilitate conduct of school business, not personal business. Also, balloons, presents, flowers, stuffed animals, etc., are prohibited. Students are not permitted to use school phones to make transportation arrangements, etc. Student use of cell phones on campus is allowed only before school, at lunch, and after school. All other times during the school day are considered instructional time and the use of cell phones is prohibited anywhere on campus.

STUDENT AND PARENT MEDIA RELEASE Imagine Prep is frequently approached with requests for interviews and pictures by print and broadcast media outlets. Imagine Prep reserves the right to make, produce, reproduce, exhibit, distribute, publish, and transmit by means of live broadcast, Web site, videotape, photograph, and print student’s first name only, grade, voice, picture, likeness, and actions as an individual in connection with school activities. If you would not like your child’s picture to be published, please complete the Media Attention form in the front office.

IMAGINE PARENTS For the school to be effective, it is essential that a spirit of cooperation, trust, and support exist between the school and the parent. It is for this reason that we ask the family to become familiar with the philosophy, policies, and procedures developed and enforced by Imagine Prep Coolidge.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT Imagine Prep considers parent involvement an important element in the development of the Imagine community. Special organizations exist to enable parents to take an active part in our school.

 Task Forces  School Site Council  Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO)  Athletic Support  School and classroom volunteers

COMMUNICATION WITH THE SCHOOL Parents may contact teachers, school administrators and coaches by appointment either through school voicemail or by email. If you do not receive a response back by the end of the following school day, you should contact the Principal. In resolving disputes that stem from activities in the classroom, parents should use the following protocol:

 Contact the teacher to discuss the matter, via phone or email. The front office can transfer your call to the appropriate classroom, otherwise the teacher’s email can be found on our website, http://www.imagineprepcoolidge.com

If that does not resolve the issue…  request a meeting with the Principal (Mrs. West), or Assistant Principal (Mr. Armstrong).

STUDENT LEARNING Prep for College! Prep for Career! Prep for Life! Imagine Prep is dedicated to the purpose of developing students who are: Academic Achievers, who  read, write, speak, and listen effectively  demonstrate higher order and critical thinking skills  solve problems creatively and analytically  demonstrate mastery of concepts through practical applications and exhibitions of learning Lifelong Learners, who  manage and direct their own learning  pursue early college initiative and Post-secondary education  establish personal priorities and achievable goals  develop an appreciation of varying world views  link learning with career choices and life pathways Responsible Citizens, who  participate in service-learning projects  practice respect of self, others, and community  model productive citizenship Collaborative Workers, who  use effective leadership and interpersonal skills to foster, develop, and maintain relationships

within diverse settings  establish and accomplish effective goals with others  participate and demonstrate collaborative skills through small group and peer partnering opportunities Effective Communicators, who  convey significant messages to others verbally, in writing, and by the use of technology  reflect originality, high standards, and the use of advanced technology  receive and interpret the messages of others in an effective manner  relate to others in personal and professional settings through reflective, innovative, and relevant application of technology and interpersonal-based communication methods

ACADEMIC POLICIES As a college preparatory high school, Imagine Prep Coolidge is entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring its students are fully prepared for the rigors of a university education. This preparation includes introducing its students to a wide variety of materials to make certain that their education conforms to the standards established by the Department of Education of the State of Arizona and aligns with the purpose of the school.

The academic program at Imagine Prep Coolidge is a college preparatory program with a wide range of academic courses. For students looking for the most challenging academic experience, there are several Honors and Advanced Placement courses offered in addition to partnerships and programs through Central Arizona College and the Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology.

The curriculum at Imagine Prep Coolidge has been developed under the direction of the school administration and approved by the Regional and Group team within Arizona. The Prep’s curriculum also conforms to Arizona State Standards and meets the requirements for admission into the Arizona State University program. The curriculum offers Honors and Advanced Placement classes within a college preparatory curriculum.

EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS, PARENTS, and the SCHOOL Students at Imagine Prep Coolidge come to school to learn and lead! Relatively few students are responsible for disciplinary incidents. Every precaution must be taken to prevent violent acts at our school that endanger both student and staff members. There are high expectations for the safety and welfare of all members of our learning community. It is necessary to provide the student with the opportunity to learn and the teacher the opportunity to teach under the best school culture possible. In order to provide an appropriate environment for learning, significant responsibilities must be assumed by the students, parents, as well as the school.

Expectations of the Students  to attend school and classes regularly and on time  to come to each class with proper books, materials, and completed assignments  to be considerate of the rights/property of other students, staff, and school  to make a sincere effort in their classes and to involve themselves in the school program

 to follow the rules of the school and respect the authority of the teacher and other staff members  to develop standards of acceptable personal conduct  to report weapons, harassment and other threatening or dangerous conduct

Expectations of Parents  to read and understand the policies, procedures and values in Imagine Prep Coolidge’s Handbook  to insist upon regular and punctual attendance of their children as required by the laws of the State of Arizona  to understand, and to insist, that their children comply with the rules of the school concerning conduct and attendance and to cooperate with the school in the enforcement of these rules  to insist that their children behave appropriately during school hours and at all school sponsored activities  to provide the means for their child to be prepared for school each day with lunch or lunch money, books, and necessary materials  to play an active part in ensuring that necessary time and effort are spent on homework  to be aware of dress and grooming requirements and to see that their children’s appearance and clothing strictly follow the dress code as described in the enrollment process and in this handbook  to understand the importance of safety for students and staff at school, to know what their children bring with them to school, and to insist that their children comply with the school’s expectation for safety  to model respect and appropriate relations with teachers and other school staff

Expectations of the School  to respect the personal worth, dignity and needs of each student  to provide qualified, caring and competent teachers  to provide a school culture conductive to learning  to provide special services for children with special needs  to keep parents well informed on the behavior and performance of each child  to develop and distribute to parents and student’s reasonable rules and regulations governing student behavior and attendance  to provide fair and reasonable standards of conduct and to enforce those standards using appropriate disciplinary action  to provide every reasonable safeguard for the protection of health, safety and welfare of all students  to cooperate with public agencies in matters involving students  to comply with the laws of the State of Arizona  to encourage high standards of personal integrity on the part of both students and staff

STUDENT CONDUCT Imagine Prep Coolidge expects student conduct to contribute to a productive and engaging learning climate. Students shall comply with the school’s written rules, pursue the prescribed course of study, submit to the lawful authority of staff and conduct themselves in a orderly manner at school during the school day and during school-sponsored activities.

Imagine Prep Coolidge gives careful attention to procedures and methods whereby fairness and justice in discipline shall be assured to each student. The objective of disciplining any student is to change behavior as a result of the learning process. It is essential that in the disciplining process, each students is assisted to develop a positive attitude toward self-discipline; each students realizes and accepts responsibility for one’s actions; and each student understands the role he/she plays in maintaining a productive learning climate necessary for the welfare of the total student body and staff.

Various disciplinary procedures shall be used by school personnel to correct behavioral problems. Examples include, but not limited to: reprimands, conferences, detention, work detail, fines, and loss of privileges. Additionally, students may be denied participation in extracurricular activities. Titles, positions of responsibility, and other privileges granted to students may also be revoked. In cases of serious infractions or repeated failure to comply with school rules, suspensions or expulsions may be used. A referral to law enforcement may also be made. Parental assistance shall be requested when persistent violations of school rules occur. Students shall be liable for discipline, suspension, or expulsion for misconduct outlined in the Imagine Prep Coolidge Student/ Parent Handbook.

PHILOSOPHY OF DISCIPLINE Imagine Prep offers a program that emphasizes academic excellence and personal responsibility. In order to successfully implement such an educational program, it is essential that students work harmoniously with the school in an organized and disciplined manner. The ultimate goal is to actively work with students and their parents/guardians to promote personal responsibility and respect for others as well as maintaining a safe, orderly environment considered necessary for the learning process. Imagine Prep’s conduct policies seek to promote students’ self- discipline, and growth toward maturity and adulthood.

It is expected that all students conduct themselves in a manner consistent with Imagine Prep’s character pillars of Responsibility, Respect, Trustworthiness, Caring, Citizenship, and Fairness. Students are expected to be courteous and respectful when interacting with their peers, faculty, staff and with any member of the extended community. Consequently, students will be treated in a fair and respectful manner by all faculty members of Imagine Prep Coolidge, as all adults in campus work to model polite and respectful conduct in all situations. Administration at Imagine Prep Coolidge reserves the right to handle each disciplinary issue as they deem appropriate.

Discipline Steps and Procedures

 Positive Reinforcement is always best practice.  Students cannot be sent to ISS or the front office without a referral to help guide administration.  100% of the consequence is made final by administration once a student is sent to ISS or front office.  Contracts can only be made by Administration, and contract meetings can only be conducted by administration.  Expulsion Hearing: Involves, but not limited to Principal and/or Assistant Principal, Teachers, Parents, and Coaches

Violation Procedure For Correction

Insubordination: 1st offense- Phone call made by the teacher to the parent by the After two repeated requests and failure to follow end of the day. directives from staff and faculty members 2nd offense- Student is sent to ISS for the remainder of the period, plus will serve an after school detention.

3rd offense- Student is sent to ISS for the remainder of the day and assigned ISS for the following school day. A parent conference is arranged and contract developed.

Continued Classroom Disruption: 1st offense- Phone call made by the teacher to the parent by the After two repeated requests and failure to follow end of the day. directives from staff members 2nd offense- Student is sent to ISS for the remainder of the period, plus will serve an after school detention.

3rd offense- Student is sent to ISS for the remainder of the day and assigned ISS for the following school day. A parent conference is arranged and contract developed.

Inappropriate Usage of Electronic 1st offense- The student must relinquish their electronic device to Device: the requesting staff member. The phone can be picked up by This includes but is not limited to: usage during student after 3:01pm bell. instruction time, profane usage, destructive usage, taking pictures of students, and use of social media 2nd offense- The student must relinquish their electronic device to during class. the requesting staff member. The phone can only be picked up by the guardian.

3rd offense- The student must relinquish their electronic device to the requesting staff member. The phone can only be picked up by the guardian at the end of the quarter.

4th offense- The student must relinquish their electronic device to the requesting staff member. The phone can only be picked up by the guardian at the end of the semester.

Skipping Class: 1st offense- Teacher must notify the front office and call the Not in class and accounted for when class time student’s parent by the end of the day and student loses all begins (5 minutes after bell) without a pass. points and credit for that day.

2nd offense- Teacher must notify the front office, write a referral and call the student’s parent by the end of the day. Student is given an after-school detention.

3rd offense- Student is sent to ISS until pick-up by parent. The student will receive 2 days ISS and a parent conference (with contract) before re-entry into class.

Obscenity/Profanity: 1st offense- Teacher must call the student’s parent by the end of Using language that is so offensive and profane in day, and write a referral. Student will be given an after school

conversation that gets sent out of class detention.

2nd offense- Teacher must call the student’s parent by the end of day, and write a referral. Student will be given 1 day of ISS.

3rd offense- Teacher must call the student’s parent by the end of day, and write a referral. Student will be given 2 days of OSS and a parent conference (with contract) before re-entry into class.

Extreme/Repeated Horse Play: 1st offense- Phone call made by the teacher to the parent by the Running, physical unwanted contact, extreme use of end of the day. Student is sent to ISS for the rest of period. force upon contract, etc. *Visible markings left, will be handled as deemed 2nd offense- Student is sent to ISS for the remainder of the day, appropriate by school administration. plus will serve an after school detention.

3rd offense- Student is sent to ISS until pick-up by parent. The student will receive 2 days OSS and a parent conference (with contract) before re-entry into class.

Public Displays of Affections: 1st offense- Verbal warning. Students are touching each other in a manner that is inappropriate for school grounds. 2nd offense- Phone call home

Cafeteria Misconduct: 1st offense- Student will be required to stay after lunch to clean Repeated misconduct (not limited to: excessive up the cafeteria. Staff member supervising the misbehavior will horseplay, inappropriate language, inappropriate call home by the end of day (Front Office will assist with contact language, excessive noise, phone misconduct) by information) student in cafeteria. 2nd offense- Loss of privilege to eat in the cafeteria and will eat in ISS for that lunch period. Staff member supervising the misbehavior will call home by the end of day (Front Office will assist with contact information)

3rd offense- Loss of privilege to eat in the cafeteria and will eat in ISS for 1 week. Staff member supervising the misbehavior will call home by the end of day (Front Office will assist with contact information)

Technology misuse: 1st offense- Reimbursement or repair of damages, plus 1 day Not limited to tampering with servers, teacher ISS. Warning of next step. computer, files, Etc. 2nd offense- Reimbursement or repair of damages. The student will receive 2 days OSS and a parent conference (with contract) before re-entry into class with loss of school technology use.

Theft: 1st offense- Reimbursement or repair of damages, possible Removing property from a designated location investigation/arrest, plus student will be given 1-3 days OSS. A without permission from owner of property. formal apology letter to be written while in OSS.

2nd offense- Reimbursement or repair of damages, possible investigation/arrest, in addition student will be given 3-5 days OSS. Parent conference (with contract) before re-entry into class.

3rd offense- Violation of contract: recommend removal hearing

Vandalism: 1st offense- Reimbursement or repair of damages, plus 1 day Damage of school property ISS. Warning of next step.

2nd offense- Reimbursement or repair of damages. The student will receive 2 days OSS and a parent conference (with contract) before re-entry into class.

3rd offense- Violation of contract: recommend removal hearing

Leaving school grounds without sign- 1st offense- Teacher/staff must notify the front office. Parents out/permission called immediately. Student is given an ISS for the rest of the day.

2nd offense- Teacher/staff must notify the front office. Parents called immediately. Student is given 2 days ISS. Parent conference (with contract) before re-entry into class.

3rd offense- Violation of contract: recommend removal hearing

Academic Dishonesty Student may receive one or more for each offense: 1st and/or 2nd offense student may: -Loss of all points for that assignment. -Semester grade may, at teacher discretion, drop one full letter grade. -written referral to school administration with documentation.

3rd offense-Hearing for possible removal Severe Violations

Fighting: 1st-2nd offense- 5-10 days OSS, possible recommendation for Any confrontation in which there are mutual removal hearing combatants, and ends with physical violence Each incident could result in a possible arrest

Assault: 1st offense- 5 days OSS, possible recommendation for removal Any physical attack on another student or staff hearing member 2nd offense- 5-10 days OSS, pending removal hearing Each incident could result in a possible arrest

Bullying: 1st offense- 2-5 days OSS, mandatory parent meeting (both Repeated acts or gestures including verbal, written, families), possible recommendation for removal hearing or physical acts committed by a student or group of students with the intent to harass, ridicule, humiliate, 2nd offense- 5-10 days OSS, pending removal hearing intimidate, or harm another student, including such Each incident could result in a possible arrest on social media

Use, possession, threat, or implied 1st offense- 10 days OSS, pending removal hearing Incident could result in a possible arrest 13

threat of any item that can be construed as a weapon

Possession/Under Influence/Use of 1st offense- 10 days OSS, pending removal hearing Tobacco, Alcohol, Smoking Materials, or Incident could result in a possible arrest Illegal Substance (including look-alike) on school property

Gambling or possessing/using gambling 1st offense- 5-10 days OSS, pending removal hearing paraphernalia Each incident could result in a possible arrest

Sexual harassment: 1st offense- 5 days OSS, possible recommendation for removal Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual hearing favors and/or inappropriate verbal/nonverbal 2nd offense- 5-10 days OSS, pending removal hearing conduct of a sexual nature, including such on social Each incident could result in a possible arrest media

Use/Possession of firecrackers & other 1st offense- 10 days OSS, pending removal hearing explosive devices on school property Incident could result in a possible arrest

Guns on school property EXPULSION/ARREST-A.R.S. 13-3102

Bomb or Shooting Threat EXPULSION/ARREST-A.R.S 13-2911

Computer Misuse 1st offense- Loss of school technology use. Pornography and adult website 2nd offense-Possible hearing for removal In addition, (IC 20-33-8-15), a student may be suspended or expelled in unlawful activity on or off school grounds if: (1) The unlawful activity may reasonably be considered to be an interference with school purposes or an educational; function; or (2) The student’s removal is necessary to restore order or protect persons on school property Including unlawful activity during weekends, holidays, other school breaks, and the summer period when a student may not be attending classes or other school functions. * School Administration reserves the right to adjust the consequences on a case by case basis depending on the severity to which actions were committed. ** If a student has been suspended from school at least ten (10) days, the student and parent will participate in an expulsion meeting and could lead to expulsion through due process. ***Any student suspended from school is not allowed on school property until their suspension period is over. Any violation could lead to arrest for trespassing on school property.

Zero Tolerance In order to ensure the safety at our campus, Imagine Prep Coolidge implements zero tolerance for repeat offenders for fighting, weapons of any sort, drugs, and alcohol. Students who violate the above regardless of severity will automatically begin a nine-day out of school suspension pending long-term expulsion for no less than the remainder of the school year at the recommendation of the school administration. Final decisions for zero tolerance behaviors are made by administration.

ACADEMIC GRADING Incomplete A grade of Incomplete may be given if the structure of a course allows for such grading or when a student’s work is not finished because of illness or other excused absence. If the required work is not made up within six weeks, however, the incomplete will convert to an F. For purposes of athletic eligibility and extracurricular activities (such as clubs, cheerleading, etc.) an incomplete registers as a grade of F.

Withdrawal A withdrawal may be given under unusual circumstances. Administrative permission is required for a student to drop a class without penalty after the first week following the first grade report.

University Level/Concurrent Enrollment In the fall, spring, and summer terms, qualified high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors may enroll in courses at Central Arizona College. Off-campus college coursework may be accepted for high school credit with prior approval from the school administration. Students must continue to maintain a full time schedule of Imagine Prep classes. For credit, the student must submit a transcript of the completed work to the Academic Advisor’s office. Arrangement for transfer of this credit is the responsibility of the student.

Early Graduation Requirements  All potential early graduates must meet all graduation requirements based off the ECAP Form (4 credits English, 4 credits Mathematics, 3 credits Social Studies, 3 credits Science, 1 credit Fine Arts or CTE, and 7 credits of electives) student must have at least a 3.0 G.P.A.; and have completed 18 credit hours of coursework by the second semester of the intended year to graduate.

 All early graduates must be flagged by January of the academic year in which the student declares the intent to graduate early. There are no exceptions to this deadline.

 All early potential graduates must have taken The College Board Testing (ACT or SAT) prior to January.

 All potential graduates must be accepted to at least one or more colleges and completed the FAFSA Application by December 1st.

 Students and their families should have a meeting with the academic advisor Semester 1 of the intent to graduate early year to discuss all requirements that is needed for graduation.

 Other decisions will be made and based upon by the principal; (maintains great leadership standards, good attendance stating if the student have met the requirements for graduation.

 Letter of Intent must be signed and turned in to the Academic Advisor by the end of October. 15

CAVIT Requirements In order to participate in CAVIT students must meet the below requirements, gain approval from academic advisor and/or school administration and complete the CAVIT Contract provided by Imagine Prep Coolidge. -Must be in good standing with Imagine Prep Coolidge 2.5 or better -Must be a junior and/or senior. -Will take the required zero hour course Imagine offers. -Will ride the provided school bus to and from CAVIT. -Will adhere to the required attendance practices set forth by Imagine Prep Coolidge and CAVIT. -If dropped from CAVIT at any point during the academic year, I will be added to classes at Imagine Prep Coolidge to fulfill the missing class periods vacated by CAVIT and attendance will still be required to these classes.

Graduation Requirements Students in grades nine through twelve (9-12) must earn 22 credits of acceptable course work in order to graduate from Imagine Prep Coolidge.

Required Subjects Graduation Requirements English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 Social Studies 3 Foreign Language 0 Physical Education 1 CTE/Fine Arts 1 Required Courses 16 Elective Courses 6 Total Required 22 *Students are required to participate in all state-mandated testing, per the Arizona Department of Education.

Grading Scale College Prep Classes Honors Classes Advanced Placement (AP/UL) A = 90% 4.0 A = 90% 4.5 A >90% 5.0 B = 80% 3.0 B = 80% 3.5 B >80% 4.0 C = 70% 2.0 C = 68% 2.5 C >65% 3.0 D =60% 1.0 D = 58% 1.5 D >55% 2.0 F <60% 0.0 F < 58% 0.0 F <55% 0.0

REPORT CARDS Report cards are issued at the end of each semester (two times a year). Quarterly progress reports will be issued halfway through each quarter, with parent-teacher conferences held during the 1st and 3rd quarters.

PRINCIPAL’S LIST/HONOR ROLL Students who meet the high academic standards described below will be eligible for recognition.

Principal’s List: All As Honor Roll: All As & Bs

Seniors in Good Standing Policy All students will be held accountable for their behavior, according to the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct. Participation in the graduation ceremony is voluntary and considered a privilege. Under this policy, a student may qualify to earn a graduation diploma, yet, if in breach of the Code of Conduct, may lose the privilege of participating in the graduation ceremony. Diplomas are distributed at the graduation ceremony, but are on the last day of school.

CREDIT FOR NON-IMAGINE PREP CLASSES Summer School Courses Any summer school class taken to replace an Imagine Prep High School graduation requirement must be approved by the Principal BEFORE registering for the class. To appear on the Imagine Prep transcript, grades for all summer school courses must be submitted before the first day of fall classes. If a grade for a summer school course is submitted, this course will be added to the student transcript and averaged into the student’s G.P.A.

ATTENDANCE Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S. 15-802) mandates that children between the ages of 6 and 16 years shall attend school for the full time school is in session within the district in which the child resides. Classroom learning dynamics cannot be recreated or practiced at home; therefore, regular attendance is essential if students are to receive the best possible educational opportunities.

A child who is habitually truant or has excessive absences may be considered an incorrigible child as defined in A.R.S. 8-201. Absences may be considered excessive when the number of absent days exceed ten percent of the number of required attendance days prescribed in A.R.S. 15-802 subsection B, Paragraph 1. This is 9 days per semester, excused or unexcused, for a yearly total of 18 days. Parents may be prosecuted by Arizona state law for failure to send their child to school on a regular basis. After 9 absences in a semester, a student may lose course credit, after 18 days’ students may be asked to repeat the grade level or course. Students who are excessively truant or absent will be placed on an attendance contract and may face disciplinary action.

As of July 1, 2016, pursuant to A.R.S. 15-901 (A)(1), all absences in excess of a cumulative of 10% of the instructional days for the school year shall be reported to ADE as UNEXCUSED.

ABSENCES  An absence is defined as a student not being present in his/her assigned classroom during his/her assigned period.  An unexcused absence is any absence from one or more class periods which has not been excused by a parent and does not meet the excusable absence requirements (see below).  Truancy is considered having an unexcused absence.  A student who reaches 10 absences, excused or unexcused, during a semester may lose credit in the class or classes in which the 10 days are recorded. The following procedure will be followed: o Parents will be notified when students reach 3, 5, 7, and 9 absences. o 3rd day absence will result in a letter home o 5th day absence will result in a letter and phone call home. o 7th day absence will result in a conference with school administration. o 9th day absence will result in a conference and contract with school administration.  Students who are habitually truant (5 days of unexcused absences) are subject to disciplinary action ranging from detention to suspension.  By state law, a student must be withdrawn from school after 10 consecutive days of unexcused absences.  If a student is suspended from school, it will record as an excused absence. However, if a student is suspended for more than 10% of the school year, the suspension will be considered unexcused and could possibly be withdrawn if it exceeds 10 consecutive days.  As specified by state code and school rules, students may only be excused from school for: o Personal illness or illness in the family o Court appointment (documentation must be provided) o Quarantine in the home (health officials set length) o Death of a relative o Observance of a religious holiday (must have written consent) o Dr. appointment (doctor’s note must be provided.  A student is considered absent if he/she misses 20 minutes or more of the class period on a full day and misses 10 minutes or more of class on a half-day.  If a student is absent from school due to Imagine Schools transportation issue, the absence will be considered excused (with verification through Imagine Schools transportation department) with a parent call in.  If a student is absent from school due to missing the bus, the absence will be considered unexcused with a parent call in.  Students with Chronic Health needs must have appropriate documentation on file with the school health-aide.  Student absences will still be on record if a student withdrawals and then returns to Imagine Schools within the same academic year, and will count towards the student’s 10% attendance policy.

If a student is absent two or more consecutive days a doctor’s note is required before students can return to school. If the absence is not related to a medical concern a written notice from the student’s parent shall be submitted to the principal for review. 18

Steps to follow when absent Parent/guardian should call the Attendance Line at 520-424-2799 as early as possible each day the student is absent. The Front Office opens at 7:30 a.m. Parent/guardian should call by 9:00 a.m., or the automated phone caller will notify the parent/guardian.

Upon returning to school the following steps should be followed:  Prior to entering class, students must check in with the Front Office.  If the parent/guardian has not called to excuse the absence, then it will be marked as an unexcused absence.  Any absence not excused by parent contact or proper documentation such as a medical/dental appointment card will be considered unexcused. Any absence not excused within 24 hours will be considered unexcused. All absences not verified by a parent/guardian or authorized by an administrator will remain unexcused.  Once a student is on campus, a parent cannot excuse their son/daughter without signing them out through the office.

TARDIES Attendance is taken each period at the beginning of class. All tardies are recorded.

TARDY CONSEQUENCES  Tardies will accumulate throughout each semester rather than resetting at the end of each week. o 3rd tardy will result in a letter home. o 5th tardy will result in a letter and phone call home. o 7th tardy will result in a conference with school administration. o 9th tardy will result in a conference and contract with school administration.

Early Dismissals A parent wishing to have a student excused before the close of the day must go to the school office and sign the student out. Photo ID is required to sign a student out of school. Only persons listed in the students file will be permitted to remove the student from the school campus. Seniors who are 18 years of age or older may request to sign themselves out with prior approval from parents and school administration.

**Students participating in after-school or extracurricular activities must be present at least one-half day in order to attend practice or participate in that activity after school or that evening.

Make-Up Work • It is the student’s responsibility to initiate scheduling for make-up work. • Excused absence (not school-related/school business) - Students will be allowed the number of days absent, plus one day to make up the assignments. Work that was assigned prior to an absence will be due upon return to class.

• In most cases, if the absence is school-related/school business where the student will miss more than a day of school, the work may be turned in before leaving for the school activity. • Unexcused absence - Students are accountable for all work missed. Students may turn in missed work for designated credit. Late work will be accepted until the end of the unit. Once the grading period has concluded teachers will not have to accept work for that grading period.

STUDENT WELLNESS Medical Conditions If a student has any medical condition that warrants special attention, the school office must be informed.

Medication Administration All medications (except prescribed inhalers and Epi-pens) will be secured in the Office and administered by designated school personnel. Students may not carry any medication, or keep medicine in their vehicle or backpack, with the exception of cough drops and antacids. Inhalers and /or an Epi-pen can be carried (with a completed Parent/Physician Request for Medication form). Students may not share medications with other students.

Parents must notify the school of any medication (over-the-counter or prescribed) to be taken by a student. All medications supplied from home on a temporary or long term basis must be sent to school in the original container or it may not be administered by any staff. If it is not in the original container the parent or legal guardian will need to come to school and administer the medication if absolutely necessary for the health of the student. A Parent/ Physician Request for Medication form must be completed by the parent and prescribing physician and kept on file in the Office for the duration of treatment. A new form must be completed each school year, if necessary. All student medications brought to school must be picked up at the end of the school year or they will be discarded.

Student Illness If a student states he or she is feeling ill and/or has symptoms of illness or a communicable disease, the school will notify the parent or other designated person listed on the Emergency Contact/Health Information form. Students are not allowed to make arrangements to go home but will be released to a parent or other designated person and signed out through the Office. It is important for the school to be notified of any changes in emergency contact names or phone numbers for the students’ protection. The student will wait to be picked up from school in the Office. Authorization for the student to walk or drive home may also be given by the parent or

designated Emergency Contact. However, designated school personnel have the right to refuse to let the student walk or drive if deemed necessary for the student’s safety.

Students shall remain at home if any of the following symptoms are present within 24 hours of the next school day:  fever of 99.5 degrees F or higher  vomiting  diarrhea  cough with mucous production  eye redness with itching, pain, and or discharge  a positive Strep test (if antibiotics have been started for less than 24 hours)  a diagnosis of Mononucleosis with persistent symptoms  any other communicable disease.

DANCES AND ACTIVITIES  Students must show their guest passes and school photo I.D. card at all dances.  Only middle school students are allowed to attend middle school dances and high school students are allowed to attend high school dances.  Students will not be issued refunds for prepaid student activities. Guests  Guest passes, for dances, may be obtained through the Administration Office. Students will be given a Guest Pass Request form to complete. The Principal or Assistant Principal must approve all guests. Only one guest per student.  The student obtaining the pass is responsible for the behavior of their guest. Guest must be accompanied by student obtaining guest pass at all times.  Only enrolled IPC students may request a guest pass.  Guest passes must be submitted to administration 2 weeks prior to any dance. Chaperones  Dances will be chaperoned appropriately based on the number of participants. Rules  Once a student leaves the facility, they must immediately leave the property. There will be no re-admittance.  School rules apply to school activities. The student code of conduct will govern the conduct of all activity participants.  Students on suspension are not eligible to attend any activity.  No person will be admitted if he/she appears to be under the influence. Use, possession, sale or distribution of alcohol, tobacco or drugs is against school policy and students will be subject to appropriate school discipline. Students with guests are responsible for the behavior of their guests and will serve the consequences of the student code of conduct if they do not ensure the proper conduct of their guests.  Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the dance. If not picked up in a timely manner, students may not be able to attend the next dance. Vehicles at a school function are an extension of the student. If inappropriate items as defined in IPC

Disciplinary policy are found in a vehicle at a school function, the driver and passengers may be subject to the same disciplinary action. Clean-up  The sponsoring organization is responsible for organizing and supervising the clean- up.  Clean-up must be done immediately after the activity. If it is a weekend and there is no activity scheduled the next day, clean up must be completed before noon the next day if the activity is held on school grounds. Trash must be bagged and any spills must be mopped up. All decorations and trash must be removed. Prom Only juniors and seniors may attend Prom. Students who do not attend IPC must attain an approved Guest Pass. Students attending Middle School are not permitted to attend the prom.

DRESS CODE The uniform policy at Imagine Prep Coolidge has been designed to keep a uniform atmosphere that encourages learning by removing unnecessary distractions. Each family that accepts enrollment in the school also accepts the dress code as mandatory. If there is a change in the dress code for a field trip or special event, parents/guardians will be notified of the change prior to the day of the event. Otherwise, the dress code must be followed at all times. We rely on parents to reinforce our uniform policy. The following guidelines for our uniform policy will be strictly enforced beginning the first day of school. 6th- 8th Grade—Navy, White, or Red polo shirts (Imagine polo shirts are permitted) 9th-12th Grade—Maroon, Gray, or Black polo shirts (Imagine polo shirts are permitted) Imagine purchased t-shirts may be worn on designated days only

BOTTOMS Solid Navy, Khaki, or Black pants, slacks, skirts, shorts with no embellishments/designs Sweatpants, leggings, and blue denim are not permitted

OUTERWEAR/HOODIES Sweaters, jackets, or sweatshirts must be a solid color and free from logos College and university names and Imagine logo outerwear and hoodie are permitted Hoods may not be worn during school hours

SHOES/FOOTWEAR Students must wear close-toed shoes at all times. Shoes that resemble “house slippers”, slides or sandals are not permitted.

HATS & HEADGEAR Hats or headgear of any kind are not permitted in the building and are not to be worn on belt loops or bags. Bandanas are not permitted on campus. A “bad hair day” or “bad haircut” are not acceptable reasons to wear a hat or hood. 22

ACCESSORIES AND AFFILIATIONS Clothing which interferes with the educational setting or is associated with gang affiliation is prohibited. Gang related personalization is not permitted on clothing or property. All accessories must be free of inappropriate insignias and/or logos. Belts hanging from the pant loops, nylon skull caps, do-rags and bandanas are prohibited as well as any simulation of anything representing “colors.”

GUIDELINES AND CONSEQUENCES All students are required to wear their school uniforms while on campus, including before and after-school. Students staying after-school for tutoring, practice, or other extracurricular activities must wear their school uniform until directed to change by a coach or coordinator (15 minutes before practice start time). In addition to the above guidelines, students who are involved in extra-curricular activities such as athletics, band, choir, etc. are subject to the standards of dress as defined by the sponsors of such activities.

All students are expected to adhere to the standard of dress guidelines while on campus or while attending an off campus school sponsored activity. All final decisions regarding appropriateness of the uniform, headwear, shoes, or appearance in general, are left to the discretion of the administration (Principal, Assistant Principal, and Director Climate and Culture).

Students who violate the dress code policy will call a parent for a change of clothing and may be assigned in-school suspension. Repeated offenses will be considered insubordination and grounds for suspension.

Closed Campus Imagine Prep Coolidge is a closed campus. Students may NOT leave the campus once in school (if they have an assigned class) or are at lunch. Parents who sign out their students must do it through the Front Office. Once school has started, any student needing to leave school, without a parent/guardian present to sign them out, will need to have a written and signed note from parent/guardian prior to the start of school.

Food in Classes No food or drink in the classroom except for bottled water in clear containers.

Cell Phones and Other Electronics Policy Cell phones and other electronic devices including, but not limited to: mp3 players (iPods, etc.), cd players, portable video games, headphones, recording devices, laser pointers, cameras, and any other electronic device not approved for educational purposes must be put away at the start of each class period. Cell phone use and personal music players can be used during before school, during lunch and afterschool. Besides this exception, cell phones and other electronic devices will be confiscated if they are visible and/or being used during the school day without permission 23

Consequences for Using Electronic Devices During Class/Academic Time: (Including, but not limited to: cell phones, mp3 players, game systems, etc.)

1st offense The student must relinquish the phone to the requesting teacher – after 1st request the phone is picked up from administration by the student.

2nd offense The student must relinquish the phone to the requesting teacher – after 2nd request the phone is picked up from administration by the student’s parent.

3rd offense The student must relinquish the phone to the requesting teacher – after 3rd request the phone is picked up from administration by the student’s parent at the end of the quarter.

4th offense The student must relinquish the phone to the requesting teacher – after 4th request the phone is picked up from administration by the student’s parent at the end of the semester.

The school, under no circumstance, will investigate lost or stolen electronics before, during or after school hours.

*Note: Imagine Prep Coolidge’s staff and faculty are not responsible for any personal items lost or damaged at school.

COMPUTER USE Students are responsible for following guidelines about school computer networks. Communications on the network are often public in nature. General school rules for behavior and communications apply. The network is provided for students to conduct research and communicate with others. Access to network services is given to students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. Access is a privilege, not a right. Access entails responsibility; individual users of the computer networks are responsible for their behavior and communications over these networks. It is required that computer users will comply with school standards as identified in Internet / Network user agreements.

Students should have no expectation of personal privacy in any matters stored in, created, received, or sent over the school computer networks, computers, e-mail system, the intranet, internet or any other school equipment (“I.T.”). These may be reviewed by the school at any time, with or without notice, with or without cause and without the permission of any student or parent/guardian. The school reserves the right to monitor access, retrieve, download, copy, listen to, or delete anything stored in, created, received, or sent over school computer networks, computers, e-mail system, or any other school equipment, without notice and without the permission of any user.

Students are prohibited from using I.T. for any unauthorized or unlawful purpose. Using I.T. to send, save, view, forward, or create harassing or offensive content or messages is strictly prohibited. Offensive material includes, but is not limited to pornographic, obscene, or sexually explicit material, sexual comments, jokes, or images that would violate the school policies. The school policies against harassment and discrimination apply to the use of I.T. 24

Students must respect all copyrights and licenses to software and other online information, and may not upload, download, or copy software or other material through I.T. without the prior written authorization of the principal.

The following are some, but not limited to, of the actions that are not permitted, and violations may result in a loss of access as well as other disciplinary or legal action, including expulsion.

 Any attempt to guess passwords, break into other accounts, or gain unauthorized access to administrator accounts  Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures  Using obscene language  Harassing, insulting, or attacking others  Damaging computers, computer systems, or computer networks  Violating copyright laws  Using another’s password  Trespassing in another’s folders, work, or files  Intentionally wasting limited resources

Beyond the clarification of these standards, Imagine Prep Coolidge does its best to protect our students from improper Web sites; however, this is not always possible. Imagine Prep Coolidge is not responsible for restricting, monitoring, or controlling the communications of individuals utilizing the network. We encourage parents /guardians to discuss proper internet usage with their children.

SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER BLADES, ROLLER SHOES, BICYCLES & SCOOTERS Skateboards, rollerblades, bicycles, and scooters may be used as a means of transportation to and from school. They may not be used to and from class or in the corridors or the paths or sidewalks on campus. Bicycles, skateboards, and scooters are to be walked once on campus. Bicycles and skateboards must be placed and locked in the rack provided. Imagine Prep Coolidge takes no responsibility for personal items brought to school by students.

SEARCHES School administration need not obtain a warrant before searching a student who is under their authority. Under ordinary circumstances, a search of a student by a teacher or other school official will be justified at its inception when there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the search will turn up evidence that the student has violated or is violating either the law or the rules and policies of the school. Such a search will be permissible in its scope when the measures adopted are reasonably related to the objectives of the search and not excessively intrusive in light of the age and gender of the student and the nature of the infraction.

The administration has the right to search and seize property, including school property temporarily assigned to students, when there is reason to believe that some material or matter detrimental to health, safety, and welfare of the student(s) exists. This would include personal property such as backpacks, book bags, clothing, electronic devices, or other items carried by the students.

ATHLETIC/EXTRA-CURRICULAR EVENTS All Imagine Prep students are expected to represent their school appropriately and with pride at all times, including extracurricular events. The school administrators, following the disciplinary guidelines set forth in this handbook, will handle any problems reported about inappropriate student behavior at such events.

SEXUAL HARRASSMENT Sexual harassment for the purpose of this handbook shall include, but not be limited to, comments about another’s body, sexual jokes, personally intrusive conversations, obscene gestures, inappropriate and unwelcome touching, lifting up skirts or pulling at clothing, whistling or cat calling, pressing for dates or sexual activity, cornering or blocking another person’s passage, obscene graffiti, displays of pornographic pictures, offensive, sex-related objects, and sexual gossip about another person. These actions are not tolerated and will result in disciplinary action up to and including detention, suspension, or possible expulsion.

FIRE DRILLS AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Staff members at Imagine Prep receive training to provide for the safety of students, staff and visitors during times of emergency. Emergency preparedness includes fire and lockdown drills which happen at regular times during the school year.

In the event of a false alarm or planned drill, all staff, students, and visitors are required to complete an orderly and safe evacuation of the classrooms and building. Staff and students will meet in pre-assigned areas, and will remain there until all persons are accounted for and instructed to return to the building or move to a safer area.

Failure to follow emergency procedures, or the willful attempt to compromise emergency preparedness at Imagine Prep, is grounds for severe consequences, including possible expulsion.

In the case of a major emergency (such as a police-required school lockdown or fire), parents/guardians and families may receive a phone call from an automated telephone message system to alert them of pertinent information. During such an emergency, the Imagine Prep staff will be focused on ensuring all students are safe and accounted for at all times.

Students and parents/guardians are asked to do their part by not having a student leave the premises without signing proper releases. Do not enter the campus when we are experiencing or practicing for a fire or lockdown.

ANNUAL NOTIFICATION TO PARENTS REGARDING CONFIDENTIALITY OF STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are "eligible students." 26

Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student's education records maintained by the school within 45 days of a request made to the school administrator. Schools are not required to provide copies of records unless it is impossible for parents or eligible students to review the records without copies. Schools may charge a fee for copies.

Parents or eligible students have the right to request in writing that a school correct records that they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student then has the right to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if the school still decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement with the record setting forth his or her view about the contested information.

Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student's education record. However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions:

1. School officials with legitimate educational interest

A school official is a person employed or contracted by the school to serve as an administrator, supervisor, teacher, or support staff member (including health staff, law enforcement personnel, attorney, auditor, or other similar roles); a person serving on the school board; or a parent or student serving on an official committee or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks; A legitimate educational interest means the review of records is necessary to fulfill a professional responsibility for the school;

2. Other schools to which a student is seeking to enroll; 3. Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes; 4. Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student; 5. Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school; 6. Accrediting organizations; 7. To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena; 8. Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and 9. State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific State law.

Schools may disclose, without consent, "directory" information such as a student's name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, sports participation (including height and weight of athletes) and dates of attendance unless notified by the parents or eligible student that the school is not to disclose the information without consent.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that protects the rights of students with disabilities. In addition to standard school records, for children with disabilities education records could include evaluation and testing materials, medical and health information, Individualized Education Programs and related notices and consents, progress

reports, materials related to disciplinary actions, and mediation agreements. Such information is gathered from a number of sources, including the student's parents and staff of the school of attendance. Also, with parental permission, information may be gathered from additional pertinent sources, such as doctors and other health care providers. This information is collected to assure the child is identified, evaluated, and provided a Free Appropriate Public Education in accordance with state and federal special education laws.

Each agency participating under Part B of IDEA must ensure that at all stages of gathering, storing, retaining, and disclosing education records to third parties that it complies with the federal confidentiality laws. In addition, the destruction of any education records of a child with a disability must be in accordance with IDEA regulatory requirements.

CHILD FIND INFORMATION Imagine Prep Coolidge actively seeks children, birth through age 21, who may benefit from special education services. We use this notice as one means of annually informing our district staff, the public, and all parents/guardians within the district’s boundaries of our responsibility to make a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) available to all middle and high school age students with disabilities. In order to provide FAPE:  Screening for possible disabilities will be completed within 45 calendar days after notification to the responsible public agency by the parents / guardians of the child, or after any student enrolls in our school without appropriate records of screening, evaluation, and progress in school. The Child Study Team (CST) will look at the child/’s ability in the areas of academics, vision, hearing, adaptive living, communication, social/emotional and motor skills.

 For students who have not been involved in Special Education services previously, this Child Study Team may then suggest modifications and accommodations to be implemented in the general education setting for a period of time. The CST will reconvene after these pre-referral interventions have been in use to determine their effectiveness.

 If, after consultation with the parents/guardians, the responsible public agency determines that a full and individual evaluation is warranted, the public agency will provide required notices to the parents/guardians within 60 calendar days.

 If, after consultation with the parents/guardians, the responsible public agency determines that a full and individual evaluation is not warranted, the public agency will provide required notices to the parents / guardians within 60 calendar days.

 An initial, comprehensive evaluation of a child being considered for special education will be completed, at no cost to the parents /guardians, as soon as possible, but time may not exceed 60 calendar days from receipt of informed written parents/guardians consent.

 In the case of a student who is identified with a special education need, a reevaluation of that need is conducted every 3 years, or more frequently if requested by the student’s parents/guardians or teacher. The re-evaluation process need not include formal assessments.

 Some students who are not eligible for special education services may be eligible for support under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If eligible, District staff and the parents/guardians may develop a written plan to assist the student.

 Imagine Prep personnel will also assist parents/ guardians who seek services for their pre- high school age children who might qualify for special education services.

IMAGINE PREP COOLIDGE

ATHLETIC AGREEMENT POLICY FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN EXTRACURRICULAR ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES

Sportsmanship Athletes at Imagine Prep Coolidge are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner both on and off the field of play. Unsportsmanlike behavior that may include but not limited to gestures, cheating, disrespect to officials, coaches, players or fans will not be tolerated. It is a privilege to participate and attend an athletic contest; violation of the sportsmanship code of conduct may result in removal of such privileges. If a player or coach receives a game disqualification during an athletic event, that player or coach shall be ineligible for the next game or events (as per CAA policy). During a suspension, the player or coach may not attend the game/event in which the suspension is imposed. If a player or coach receives a second game disqualification/ejection during the season that individual will be suspended from extracurricular participation for such length of time that is decided by the administration.

ATHLETICS/EXTRA-CURRICULARS—ELIGILIBILITY The goals and objectives of Imagine Prep’s athletic and extra-curricular program are to develop and maintain the following on the part of every participant:  Physical skills necessary in the sport or activity.  A sense of loyalty, team play, cooperation and sportsmanship, which will have value later in life.  Respect for the efforts, abilities and rights of others.  The awareness of leadership responsibilities in school and community as well as the athletic field.  Understanding and experiencing the benefit of healthy competition.

Athletes at Imagine Prep Coolidge are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner both on and off the field of play. Unsportsmanlike behavior that may include but not limited to gestures, cheating, disrespect to officials, coaches, players or fans will not be tolerated. 30

It is a privilege to participate and attend an athletic contest; violation of the sportsmanship code of conduct may result in removal of such privileges. If a player or coach receives a game disqualification during an athletic event, that player or coach shall be ineligible for the next game or events (as per CAA policy). During a suspension, the player or coach may not attend the game/event in which the suspension is imposed. If a player or coach receives a second game disqualification/ejection during the season that individual will be suspended from extracurricular participation for such length of time that is decided by the administration.

Taunting in all athletic events is unsportsmanlike. Taunting could result in the ejection of the participant from that day of competition. Taunting is defined as: Any action or comments by coaches, players, or other game personnel which are intended to bait, anger, embarrass, ridicule, or demean others. There shall be no activities by individuals or teams that are designed to humiliate, initiate, degrade or intimidate another student. Any form of hazing, sexual harassment, bullying and /or knowledge of these activities will not be tolerated. The consequences for participating in these activities are governed by the Imagine Prep Coolidge student handbook. The athletic director maintains the right to suspend players, coaches and teams for any indiscretions they deem serious enough to warrant such action.

Behavior: Any student who is a member of an athletic team who displays disrespect to teachers in school or in the community, or has damaged school, community, or personal property, or has otherwise behaved in any manner to reflect discredit on themselves, their school, or their community, will be suspended from extracurricular participation for such length of time that is decided by the administration.

School Day Attendance: Members of a sporting team must attend school for three class periods in order to participate in the extracurricular events held on that day or evening, unless given prior approval. Absence from school on the day or any part of the day following extracurricular events can only be excused by documented illness oy the Athletic Director. Penalty for an unexcused absence could mean being barred from taking part in the next scheduled sporting event/activity.

Athletic Team Attendance: Students are expected to attend all practices, scrimmages and CAA sanctioned athletic contests and must agree to commit to such attendance prior to the start of each season. Realizing that there may be extenuating circumstances; a student may request an excused absence. Such request must be communicated from the parent/guardian to the Athletic Director or coach prior to the date(s) requested. An educational experience may be considered an excused absence if related to an activity in which the student has been previously engaged and is of minimal duration. Examples of excused absences that will be approved by the coach without a written request are illness, school assemblies, class field trips, doctor’s appointment, funerals and religious holidays.

School Day Dismissal: All members, of an athletic team, who are scheduled for a school sanctioned activity, will be dismissed to go with the team or group at the scheduled departure time. This includes dismissal from class or other scheduled activity with such dismissal being an excused absence. Two

exceptions for excused dismissal will be: (1) A student in academic difficulty may/may not be dismissed after consultation between a teacher and the coach/advisor or athletic director. (2) A student having to stay at school for disciplinary reasons after consultation between a teacher and the coach/advisor or athletic coordinator.

Transportation: Student/athletes will be transported using school buses, along with their coaches. Coaches and administration cannot transport students back or forth form sporting events. Parents may take their athletes after a sporting event- only with coaches’ permission at the game.

Academics: Students must be scheduled and passing all classes. If a student is enrolled in six classes he or she must pass all six classes. Passing is defined as achieving a 60% or higher. Students that fail to meet these requirements will not be eligible to participate in school sanctioned sporting events. Grade checks will be announced by the Athletic Director and done every two weeks.  If a student is not passing, receiving an “F,” in 1 or more classes on Monday morning of grade checks the student is suspended from playing games for the week. (Coaches, parents and students will be notified Monday)  Student will stay on suspension for one-week minimum. Student is allowed to get a document showing passing grade that is signed by the teacher & athletic director to play the next week game(s) after their one-week suspension.

ELIGIBILITY OF PLAYERS- Arizona Charter Athletic Association Rules As participants in the Arizona Charter Athletic Association, athletes must meet the eligibility established below:  Each school must maintain and enforce an academic eligibility policy to be decided upon by your school.  Players must take no less than 51 percent of their schooling through the school’s curriculum. o Students must be enrolled in 3 core curriculum classes at their school in order to be considered eligible for that school. o In a student’s last year of high school, they are only required to take as many classes as necessary to complete their graduation requirements in order to be considered eligible.  Students transferring into a school after the official start date of a season must sit out that season unless they did not play that particular sport the year before. With the exception of students who change address or domicile to a location closer to the school the student is transferring to. This includes junior high and high school.  Junior high students cannot be 15 years old on or before September 1st.  High school students cannot be 19 years old on or before September 1st.  Players must be in eighth grade or below to play junior high sports. The individual school is responsible for determining the accurate grade level of the student based on their standards.

 Once a junior high student has played three conference games with the varsity or junior varsity team they may not return to the junior high team.  In accordance with title 9, women may only participate on men’s teams when a corresponding sport is not offered. A co-ed team must enter the league as a men’s team.

 A student wishing to play five years of varsity for a team must apply to the league for a waiver in the first of their five years. Effort: All athletes will be informed that effort is an important aspect of the classroom behavior. If the athlete is not putting effort into their class work or homework, as determined and reported by the teacher, they will not be allowed to participate on the team until a time when the teacher sees an improvement in this area. The teacher will follow the procedures: 1. When a teacher has an effort issue or concern with a student, they are to first contact the coach. The coach should take the opportunity to use his / her influence to help the student address the issue. 2. If the classroom effort does not improve, the teacher will notify the Athletic Director. The Athletic Director will inform the student that he / she is ineligible to compete in athletic contest until the teacher has noted improvement. 3.

Athletic Fee: The athletic program is a fee based program. The cost for participating is $50, which is non- refundable. If an athlete is unable to pay upfront, they may make split payments. Payment one will be due immediately ($25) and the existing balance ($25) must be paid prior to the first game. Athletes who do not pay will not be able to play. The cost of fees covers CAA dues and uniform rental. The uniform is sole property of Imagine Prep Coolidge and is to be turned in at the conclusion of the season. Absolutely NO refunds will be given! If the student-athlete quits or is asked to leave the team during the season (this means from the point the team has been selected), the student-athlete will not be refunded the Athletic Participation Fee and the uniform must be returned. If the uniform is not retuned, additional fees will be imposed.

Equipment: Each athlete will be responsible for turning in his or her equipment at the end of the participating season. The uniform is sole property of Imagine Prep Coolidge. If any equipment is lost or stolen, it is the responsibility of the athlete to pay for the missing articles. The athlete will not be allowed to participate in the next sport season if equipment or athletic fee is not turned in or paid for.

Parent/Coach Communication: We understand the competitive nature of athletics and wanting your child to play as much as possible. However, coaches make judgment decisions based on what they believe to be best for the team and all students involved. While there are certain topics which can and should be discussed with your child’s coach, playing time, etc is left to the discretion of the coach. Please do not attempt to confront a coach before or after a contest or practice. These can be emotional times for parent, athlete and the coach. Meetings of this nature are not

permitted. Appropriate topics to discuss with coaches:  The treatment of your child, mentally and physically  Ways to help your child improve  Concerns about your child’s behavior Issues not appropriate to discuss with coaches:  Playing time  Strategy  Play calling  Other student-athletes

If you have a concern to discuss with a coach, the proper procedure is: Call and schedule an appointment with the coach 520-424-2790. If the coach cannot be reached, call the athletic director at 520-424-2790 or email [email protected]. She will make arrangements for the coach to meet with you.

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Imagine Schools—Internet Use Agreement As the parent or guardian of this student, I understand that Internet access at Imagine Schools is designed to be curriculum driven and for educational purposes only. Precautions have been taken to eliminate access to inappropriate sites and controversial materials, however, I also recognize it is impossible to restrict all controversial materials and I will not hold the school or teacher responsible for materials acquired on the network. I hereby give permission to allow access to the Internet for my child. I may withdraw my permission at any time and the student’s access will be denied immediately. Any Imagine Schools staff member may also cancel your student’s access at any time for any reason. This permission will remain active in the student’s school file unless the parent requests withdrawal of access privileges. Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Name

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As a student, I agree to abide by the rules set by Imagine Schools for the use of the Internet. I understand that permission to use the Internet may be withdrawn at any time by my parents or any staff member for any reason.

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Imagine Schools—Verification/Acknowledge Form Dear Parent/Guardian, It is very important that you and your student review this handbook thoroughly so you understand the beliefs, guidelines and policies of Imagine Prep Coolidge. Please sign this page acknowledging that you and your student have read this handbook. Please tear out this page and have your student return it, signed, to his/her first period teacher or to the front office. (Note: Signing this document ensures you understand all requirements/expectations set forth by Imagine Prep Coolidge). We are looking forward to another outstanding year of exciting learning, exploration and fun. If you have any questions, please call us. Sincerely, The Staff at Imagine Prep Coolidge

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SEARCHES: School administration need not obtain a warrant before searching a student who is under their authority. Under ordinary circumstances, a search of a student by a teacher or other school official will be justified at its inception when there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the search will turn up evidence that the student has violated or is violating either the law or the rules and policies of the school. Such a search will be permissible in its scope when the measures adopted are reasonably related to the objectives of the search and not excessively intrusive in light of the age and gender of the student and the nature of the infraction. I verify that I have read, understand and agree to the terms in the information under Searches: ______Student Signature Date

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