EASTON AREA ACADEMY Easton Area School District 2035 Edgewood Avenue Easton, PA 18045 Phone: (610) 829-5700 Fax: (610) 829-5708

The administrators and teachers of Easton Area Academy have developed this handbook for the benefit of all students and staff members. This handbook is designed to provide not only the rules and regulations, but also guidelines for the behavior of all students.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE MOST UPDATED VERSION OF THE EASTON AREA ACADEMY HANDBOOK CAN BE FOUND ON THE SCHOOL’S WEBSITE AT WWW.EASTONSD.ORG/EAA.

Easton Area School District Central Office Administration

Superintendent: Mr. John Reinhart Assistant to the Superintendent: Mrs. Alyssa Emili Chief Operating Officer: Mr. Mike Simonetta Director of Human Resources: Mr. John Castrovinci Director of Teaching & Learning: Ms. Tracy Piazza (K-5)) Ms. Angela DiVietro (6-12) Director of Special Education: Ms. Jaime Vlasaty Director of Accountability and Assessment Mr. Mike Koch Director of Athletics: Mr. Jim Pokrivsak Director of Student & Community Services Mrs. Karen Trinkle Supervisor of Safe Schools Mr. John Remaley

Easton Area Academy Administration

Principal: Mr. Randy A. Buck

MISSION STATEMENT

Consistent with the mission of the Easton Area School District, The Easton Area Academy respects the diversity of its student population and is dedicated to the importance of developing our students into responsible citizens. We will provide each student with a high quality, tailored instructional program designed to enhance and support academic, social, and emotional needs. Easton Area Academy offers a structured learning environment through the use of alternative methods and technology to achieve success capitalizing on each student’s individuality.

BELIEF STATEMENTS

Recognizing that the education system should be a reflection of the community it represents, we believe that: • Students will be provided with a progressive academic and behavioral curriculum that is presented with the opportunity for academic, social, and emotional growth. • Each student will be empowered to fulfill their educational potential with the academic and social skills to be responsible to themselves and the community.

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• All students will be supported to learn and grow in a safe and healthy educational environment. • Easton Area Academy is designed to meet individual needs, thereby enhancing the character development and integrity of all students.

EASTON AREA ACADEMY

Days run on an A-F Bell Schedule.

9-12 Bell Schedule Check In 7:30 - 7:45 Period 1 7:45 - 8:30 Period 2 8:31 - 9:16 Period 3 9:17 - 10:02 Period 4 10:03 - 10:48 Period 5 10:49 - 11:19 LUNCH Period 6 11:20 - 12:05 Period 7 12:06 - 12:51 Period 8 12:52 - 1:37 Advisory 1:38 - 1:50

Students are permitted to enter the building at 7:20 a.m. in order to proceed through the main lobby locker area.

6-8 Bell Schedule

Students are permitted to enter the building at 7:45 a.m. in order to proceed through the main lobby locker area.

Check In 7:55 - 8:10 Period 1 8:10 - 8:49 Period 2 8:50 - 9:29 Period 3 9:30 - 10:09 Period 4 10:10 - 10:49 Period 5 10:50 - 11:29 Period 6 11:30 - 12:00 LUNCH Period 7 12:01 - 12:40 Period 8 12:41 - 1:20 Period 9 1:21 - 2:00 Period 10 2:01 - 2:40

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Introduction

The Easton Area Academy opened its doors for the start of the 2007-2008 school year. This alternative learning facility serves approximately 105 students in the Easton Area School District, grades 6-12. Students attending the Easton Area Academy are referred from Easton Area Middle School and Easton Area High School. The reasons for referral stem from the key areas of truancy concerns and/or need for behavior modification. In addition to being an AEDY program, Easton Area Academy serves students at risk for dropping out and in need of additional supports to be successful.

Easton Area Academy operates on the belief that every child deserves an individualized education in order to best meet his or her needs. Easton Area Academy offers a structured learning environment through the use of alternative methods and technology to achieve success capitalizing on each student’s individuality. Students are provided with a progressive academic and behavioral curriculum that is presented with the opportunity for academic, social, and emotional growth. Each student is empowered to fulfill their educational potential with the academic and social skills to be responsible to themselves and the community.

Easton Area School District partners with Communities In Schools of the Lehigh Valley in order to best serve its students at Easton Area Academy. Communities In Schools of the Lehigh Valley helps students prepare for life by drawing on the extraordinary strengths of their community. As a state-licensed provider of alternative education programs, Communities In Schools assists in giving students the support they need to achieve success in school. Through CIS, young people are inspired to believe in themselves, envision a meaningful future, and become self-sufficient, responsible members of the community, which remains consistent with the mission of Easton Area Academy.

The administration, faculty, and staff at Easton Area Academy work collaboratively to support and address the complex needs of the students at the Easton Area Academy. Many programs are in place to assist students and families. Such programs include school-wide positive behavior support, individual and group counseling for each student, consumer education/group dynamics, and school to career. In order to address the needs and programs aimed at behavior modification, Easton Area Academy receives its program approval for Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Over the first five years in operation, there continues to be a significant increase in student attendance rates, academic achievement, and student motivation; therefore ensuring lasting success and accomplishments for the students at Easton Area Academy.

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Positive Behavior Reward System

Students also have the ability to earn privileges as part of the EAA Level System. Students receive daily point sheets, which help them, focus on an academic and a behavioral goal on a regular basis. Students are given lanyards. Each color lanyard allows certain privileges. The lanyard colors from least to greatest privileges are red, grey, orange and green.

EASTON AREA ACADEMY LEVEL SYSTEM

LEVEL RED GRAY (Entry) ORANGE GREEN LENGTH 5 Days 10 Days 20 Days Re-eval 10 Days

CRITERIA Less than 80% attendance 80% attendance 90% attendance 90% attendance Less than 75% points 75% points 80% points 80% points Less than 70% grades 70% grades 75% grades 75% grades 2+ referrals with 2 referrals with 1 referral with consequence 0 referrals with consequence consequence consequence

P NONE • Eligible for some • Eligible for surprises • No escort (Teacher R surprises • Time for double-up twice approved) I • Time provided for a month • Eligible for surprises V double-up once a month • School store three times a • Time for double-up once a I • Laptop time (teacher week week L directed) • Snacks from school store • School store everyday E • School store once a week in classroom • Snacks from school store G • Privileged Lunch in classroom E • Laptop time (teacher- • Student-monitored point S directed) sheet • M.S. Head Phones for • Order lunch once a week Laptop (student pays) • M.S. Choice Seating at • Privileged Lunch Breakfast • First in/out lunch • Car permitted on campus • Daily announcements • Laptop time (teacher- directed)

R • Escort • Escort • Escort NONE E • Required assignment • Required assignment • No car on campus S during surprise times during surprise times • Teacher-monitored point T • No car on campus • No car on campus sheet R • Teacher-monitored • Teacher-monitored point I point system sheet C • M.S. Assigned Seat in • M.S. Assigned seat in T Cafeteria cafeteria I • No laptop privileges O • No snacks in classroom N • No school store S

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Student Responsibilities

1. Student responsibilities include regular school attendance, conscientious effort in classroom work, and conformance to school rules and regulations. 2. No student has the right to interfere with the education of his fellow students. It is the responsibility of each student to respect the rights of teachers, students, administrators, and all others who are involved in the educational process. 3. Students should express their ideas and opinions in a respectful manner. 4. It is the responsibility of the students to conform to the following: • Be aware of all rules and regulations for student behavior and conduct themselves in accordance with them. Students should assume that, until a rule is waived, altered or repealed in writing, it is in effect. • Volunteer information in matters related to the health, safety, and welfare of the school community and the protection of school property. • Dress and groom to meet fair standards of safety and health and not to cause substantial disruption to the education processes. • Assist the school staff in operating a safe school for all students enrolled therein. • Comply with Commonwealth and local laws. • Exercise proper care when using public facilities and equipment. • Attend school daily and be on time at all classes and other school functions. • Schedule and complete permitted make-up work with individual teachers when returning from an excused absence. • Pursue and attempt to complete satisfactorily the courses of study prescribed by Commonwealth and local school authorities. • Report accurately and not use indecent and obscene language in student newspapers or publications. • Be familiar with the Acceptable Use Policy of Easton Area School District.

Disciplinary Action

Any disciplinary action taken by the school is intended to benefit the student through improving attitude and subsequent behavior. The disciplinary alternatives available to the school are regulated by law and district policy. Consistency of action in an alternative school setting is of great concern. The consistency of any action is governed by the following three considerations: (1) the objective sought in this case to help the student, (2) the nature of the student’s previous behavior record (for high school students, please note that discipline records are cumulative freshman year through senior year), and (3) stated policy or precedent based on previous action.

There is an expectation for responsible behavior for students and ignorance of the rules is no excuse for misbehavior. Along with school based discipline, criminal charges or citations may be filed against any student who violates policy. It is the student’s responsibility to know what he/she can or cannot do. This handbook provides clarification and can serve as a resource for any questions related to school policies and disciplinary action.

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For the complete policy, please refer to Policy #218 online at www.eastonsd.org and/or a paper version at your child’s school.

Parent-Staff Conferences and Appointments

The staff at Easton Area Academy seeks to partner with parents to maximize opportunities for every child to be successful. The school will request a parent-staff conference when a student is encountering academic problems, behavioral problems, or a combination of both. The staff also encourages parents to foster open communication with the school in order to best serve each child.

Communication between school and home is vital for a child to be successful. In order to assist and facilitate this important link, we request that you call the main office to schedule an appointment with teachers or administration. Parents may call between the hours of 7:00a.m. and 3:00p.m. each day to schedule such appointments. The administrative professional will work to schedule a time that is convenient for all necessary parties.

Student Attendance

School attendance is important and is vital to achievement. It is expected that every student will strive to be present each day. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as does most states, requires students to attend school regularly. The Department of Education has ruled that the following are the only legal excuses for absences and tardies:

1. Personal illness or illness in the immediate family 2. Death in the immediate family 3. Quarantine in the home 4. Impassable roads (determined by school) 5. Especially urgent reasons. “Urgent” to be strictly constructed and interpreted by the school.

Excuses – Following an absence from school, child must bring a note from his/her parent/guardian stating the reason of absence. A doctor’s excuse is needed if a child has been ill with any of the following: strep throat, conjunctivitis, diphtheria, polio, impetigo, chicken pox, fifth disease and scarlet fever. Please note: All schools will require a doctor’s excuse for a student who is absent more than three (3) consecutive days.

Principals still retain the right to require a doctor’s excuse for absences of less than three (3) days when a pattern of absence is observed.

Unexcused/Illegal – An absence may be considered illegal upon review of the principal. Any pupil who receives an unlawful absence shall cause a first offense notice to be served on the parent. Upon the third unlawful absence, the parent/guardian of the child shall be subject to arrest and/or fine. Examples of unlawful absences are as follows: absence due to parental neglect, missed bus, not setting alarm, over-slept, shopping, etc.

It is the student’s responsibility to schedule make-up work with individual teachers when returning from an excused absence. Illegal/unexcused absences from school or class 6

Whenever your child is to be absent for ANY reason, PLEASE CALL THE MAIN OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Your call notifies the school of the child’s whereabouts and would eliminate a return call to your home. 610.829.5700 andresult press in missed option instructional 2 time. Therefore, students who are illegally absent from school or who choose to cut class may receive a “zero” for any work missed without the . possibility of make-up.

For the complete policy, please refer to Policy #204 online at www.eastonsd.org and/or a paper version at your child’s school.

Bus and Transportation Rules and Regulations

Riding on an Easton School District vehicle is a privilege not a right. The District requires that proper conduct is maintained for the health, safety, and welfare of all students. The responsibility for proper conduct on the bus rests with the parents and students. Students who risk the safety of others by their misbehavior may lose the privilege of riding the bus.

The supervisor of busing coordinates bus schedules. Pupils are notified in advance as to which bus to ride and where and when it will be available. Each student will be issued a student identification card that she/he must possess in order to ride a school district bus.

Due to potential overcrowding and insurance concerns, students will not be permitted to ride any bus other than those assigned unless there are extenuating circumstances that receive approval from administration. In this case, a request must be submitted to the office at check-in, and be approved by the Principal. Students may receive consequences for riding on a bus other than their own scheduled bus or for getting off at the wrong stop.

The following code of conduct must be observed:

• Arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes prior to pick-up and wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before boarding. • Load the bus and fill the seats from the rear unless assigned seats are given. • Ride only on the assigned bus – boarding and departing at the designated stop. Parents may not give permission for bus changes. Only administration may give permission for bus changes. • Pushing, horseplay or fighting is prohibited at all times. • Vulgar language and/or profanity shall not be used. • No eating, drinking, or smoking on bus. • Musical instruments are not permitted unless carried in a case secured in a safe place. • Display proper respect toward the driver and passengers at all times. In case of emergency, remain on the bus unless directed to do otherwise by the driver or individual in authority. • If student is responsible for damage on the bus, she/he will be required to pay for its replacement. • Students are to remain in their seats upon entering the bus until they are designated to depart the bus by the driver. • The District reserves the right to establish any other rules and regulations that protect the health, safety, and welfare of the students. 7

• Students riding on district vehicles are subject to random searches or screenings for weapons or other contraband.

Any violations of the aforementioned rules may result in suspension of or indefinite removal from bus riding privileges up to and including citations for disorderly conduct, harassment, criminal mischief, and/or criminal trespass. If this occurs, the student or his/her parents/guardians will be responsible for transportation to and from school. Even though the bus privileges are lost, the law still requires attendance at school.

Arrival at School

The school building will open at 7:20 a.m. Buses will arrive (9-12th grade students) at the schools by 7:30 a.m. (6-8th grade students) will arrive by 7:45 a.m. Any students who drive to school, are driven to school, or who walk to school should not arrive earlier than 7:20 a.m.

When students enter the school building and prior to entering the classroom section of the building, all students must place all belongings in their designated locker. The only exceptions that students may carry into the classroom section of the building are: no more than $10, school work and folders, and necessary writing utensils for the school day. Prior to proceeding into the classroom section of the building, all students must pass through the metal detector on a daily basis. Any items that are not permitted in the classroom section as outlined above must be placed in the student locker. Students will not be permitted to return to their locker during the school day, unless permitted by the Principal.

Student Parking/Driving/Use of Vehicle

Easton Area Academy has designated reserved parking areas for students, teachers and other school employees. Parking is a privilege that must be earned through the Easton Area Academy level system. Students must present valid driver’s license and insurance information to the school police officer in order to secure their parking privilege. Students must be on the green level and have all the proper paperwork handed in to the building police officer prior to parking on campus.

Easton Area Academy and the Easton Area School District assume no responsibility for vehicles or personal property. Students who have earned the parking privilege are permitted to park at their own risk. Any incidents of vandalism or physical damage and/or theft must be handled through the student and/or parent’s personal auto or homeowner’s insurance. Easton Area Academy and the Easton Area School District do not provide secure parking at any time.

• Observe and practice the 15 M.P.H. speed limit on school grounds • No parking is permitted in front parking lot; this is for select staff members, visitors and handicapped parking only. • Observe all safety regulations. • Parking off campus in surrounding neighborhoods or business establishments is prohibited. Cars parked in these areas are towed at the owner’s expense. • Cars illegally parked will be towed from the parking area at your expense. • Students are not to loiter in or use parking lot areas for any purpose unless area is designated for specific recreation. Students are not to sit in their automobiles during school hours.

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Failure to abide by these procedures will result in the withdrawal of the privilege of parking or driving on school property, and possible fine.

For the complete policy, please refer to Policy #223 online at www.eastonsd.org and/or a paper version at your child’s school.

Last Five Days of School

1. Absence for illness requires a doctor’s note and approval of principal. 2. Emergencies requiring absence must be reported to principal for excusal. 3. Class cut or truancy – automatic BMR and “0” for all worked missed. 4. Early dismissals for doctor/dental appointments must be verified with their respective office staff, and the principal must approve any emergencies.

Activity Attendance and Participation at any School

All co-curricular and curricular activities are an integral part of the overall educational approach of EAA. An opportunity to participate in athletic and non-athletic activities is a vital part of our school’s philosophy. Representing EAA and community on the field of athletic competition, through a performing group, or club, carries with it an important responsibility. The image of EAA and the community it represents is conveyed by the student’s actions.

Those who participate beyond what is required deserve praise, but not unfair advantage over those students who choose not to participate. Participation is a matter of free choice. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Any EAA student who wishes to participate in school-related activities outside of the regular school day must seek permission from the building principal. Criteria such as behavior, academics and attendance will be considered before permission is granted.

For the complete policy, please refer to Policy #231 online at www.eastonsd.org and/or paper version at your child’s school.

Cafeteria

The Easton Area Academy has two 30 minute lunch periods. The following guidelines, if observed by all, should lead to a safe and orderly lunch period: • EAA students will spend an entire period in the cafeteria unless otherwise designated by the principal or EAA staff • No food is to be taken out of the cafeteria by students without written permission. Staff members giving written permission must supervise these students upon their return. • Students who are considered late to lunch may face disciplinary action. • Students will report to their classes immediately after the lunch period. They will be escorted through the stairwells by EAA staff. • Quiet conversation will be permitted in the cafeteria. Students please note, however, that boisterousness or loudness will not be tolerated. Please be considerate of others. • Upon finishing their lunch, students will bring trays to the disposal area and then return to their tables. Leaving trays or trash will result in disciplinary action. 9

• The throwing of food will result in loss of privilege, lunch BMR, and/or suspension.

Easton Area Academy will participate in the Federal Lunch Program under guidelines established by the Easton Area School District. Individuals interested in participating in the program must secure and complete the application for Federal Lunch participation.

Counseling and Guidance Services

The Easton Area Academy Counseling Department believes that the students participating in this educational environment are at a turning point for academic achievement. The Easton Area Academy Counseling Department is build upon a comprehensive approach that features application of life long learning skills, broadens the student’s knowledge base, making informed decisions, and fulfills educational and personal plans. The Counseling department requires staff participation, the commitment and support, demonstration that all team members are responsible for student growth. Easton Area Academy students will be encouraged to engage in the goal setting process, as the Counseling Department will facilitate student progress and evaluation of learning experiences.

The Easton Area Academy Counseling Department consists of three School Counselors and a CIS Site Director. All members of the Counseling staff have a shared responsibility, working to make meaningful connections among the school, the home, and the community. High school students will receive academic counseling in order to assist with course selection, career planning, job readiness skills, and post-secondary education. The Counseling Department will also provide additional support to all middle school and high schools students focusing on individual counseling to accommodate individual student need. The focus areas include the following, but are not limited to social and emotional growth, conflict resolution, communication skills, family conflict and relationships, socioeconomic disadvantage, tolerance, mental health, and educational and personal goals. The CIS Site Director will also provide assistance in the aforementioned areas in addition to family support and behavior modification counseling.

Easton Area Academy students will also receive Consumer Education (high school) or Group Dynamics (middle school) three times per week, facilitated by the Counseling Department. This curriculum will build competence by teaching specific skills, facilitating discussion, and exploration. The curriculum will focus on information that is reflective of student needs, interest, and experiences. The frequency and topic areas will strive to create an environment of trust and support, creating an environment where change can occur. The goal of the consumer Education/Group Dynamics curriculum is to establish a culture in which students feel safe, increase awareness in the decision making process, and explore consequences.

Through the involvement of the home, the school, and the community the Counseling Department will work to meet the emotional, intellectual, moral, and social aspects of the student’s life with a comprehensive school program, using a variety of resources. The Easton Area Academy Counseling Department will promote student understanding, growth, and students who contribute positively to the community.

The following excerpts may refer to the numerically indicated Easton Area School District policies, which relate to school matters. All of the school policies can be

10 found at the Easton Area School District’s website www.eastonsd.org and/or hard copies can be found at each of our school building. Please note the policy number in the excerpt to help locate the policy on EASD’s website. The excerpts are not to be used exclusively and are intended as general information. It is the responsibility of the parents and students to further familiarize themselves with the district’s policies and procedures.

Bullying

The Easton Area School District is committed to providing all students and employees with the right to a safe and civil educational environment free from harassment or bullying. Easton Area School District recognizes that bullying interferes with the learning process, and may present an obstacle to the academic, vocational, and social/emotional development of students.

Bullying shall mean a pattern of repeated harmful and cruel behavior by a person with more physical or social power toward a less powerful person. This may include a wide variety of behaviors, with deliberate intent to hurt, embarrass, or humiliate the other person.

For the complete policy, please refer to Policy #252 online at www.eastonsd.org and/or a paper version at your child’s school.

Card Playing, Dice, or Gambling

No card or dice playing of any kind will be allowed anywhere in school or on campus grounds. Needless to say, gambling of any type is not permitted. No dice or other gambling paraphernalia are permitted in school. Items will be confiscated and disciplinary action will follow.

Cheating and Plagiarism

Cheating and/or plagiarism of any type will definitely result in failure of the test and/or paper of the person cheating and possibly person giving information voluntarily under test conditions. Inappropriate Internet use to access copy, give and/or sell material to another party, will result in a 0 for grades involved. Students must be familiar with the copyright and acceptable use policies of the Easton Area School District. Easton Area Academy teachers, counselors, or administration will contact parents for any incident. Failure of the entire course is possible depending on the previous behavior of the student(s) involved.

Computer Acceptable Use Policy

In accordance with district policy, The Easton Area School District Board of Education (EASD) supports the use of the Internet and other computer networks in the district’s instructional program in order to facilitate learning and teaching through interpersonal communications, access to information research and collaboration. The use of the network facilities shall be consistent with and enhance the curriculum adopted by the school district as well as the varied instructional needs, learning styles, abilities and developmental levels of students.

The EASD establishes that use of the EASD technology is a privilege not a right. In appropriate, unauthorized, and/or illegal use may result in cancellation of this privilege and appropriate disciplinary action. 11

For the complete policy, please refer to Policy #815 on line at www.eastonsd.org and/or a paper version at your child’s school.

Confidentiality of Pupil Records

The Easton Area School District recognizes the need to protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information in the education records of present and former pupils. To that end, the Easton Area School District has adopted guidelines to insure the privacy of pupils and their parents regarding the collection, maintenance and dissemination of school records as well as their right to inspect or to seek correction of what they believe to be in correct information.

For the complete policy, please refer to Policy #216 online at wee.easgtonsd.org and/or a paper version at your child’s school.

Confiscated items

The staff at Easton Area Academy has the right to confiscate any items that may pose a threat to others or could be used to distract and possibly harm other pupils or staff. This includes any item that posses a threat to good order for learning, any item that is against school dress code rules, any item that poses a health or safety threat, any item which is counter to the mindset of the school, or any item which is illegal for a child to possess. Protocols for how to deal with such items can be agreed upon with the school police officer and building administration.

EAA will keep records of confiscated items and the grounds for the action, and parents will be notified of the action. Pupils have a right to expect that confiscated items, especially those of monetary or emotional value, will be stored safely until they can be returned. For items of obvious value, EAA will ensure appropriate storage arrangements.

In most cases, confiscation is a sufficient sanction, and return of the item at the end of the lesson, school session, or school day is adequate time to reinforce the school rule. This also limits the chance of problems with loss of items while in the care of school staff. There may be some instances when the school chooses not to return an item to the pupil. Items of no value, such as an appropriate message scrawled on a piece of paper, may simply be disposed of. Items of value which the pupil should not have brought to school, or has misused in some way, might, if the school judges this appropriate and reasonable, be stored safely at the school until a responsible family adult can come to retrieve them.

Credit Recovery

Any student in grades 9 – 12 who is deficient in credits will have the option to complete credit recovery projects in order to acquire the credits the student has not yet earned. The students will be informed of the credit recovery projects they are permitted to do by the counseling staff at the time of intake. Upon completion of the projects, the student is to turn them in to the designated counseling staff. From there, the student will schedule an appointment with the counselor to defend and elaborate on their topics. After completion of the full credit recovery projects prior to the due date, the student will be 12 awarded the deficient credit toward graduation. Please see the section in this handbook regarding plagiarism and cheating, as it will not be tolerated on credit recovery projects and will result in the student not earning credit.

Time to work on credit recovery is not part of the regularly scheduled school day. Students are expected to complete credit recovery on their own and in addition to their regularly scheduled course work. For this reason, time to work on credit recovery during the school day will not be provided, unless approved by the building administrator.

Disrespect of Others

Students who exhibit physical or verbal abuse to school authority or who commit immoral acts or gestures and who make salacious statements either verbally or in writing will be dealt with as the degree of student involvement warrants. Threats upon school district employees (in school or out) or fellow students may result in immediate suspension and legal action. Disrespect of a lesser degree, insubordination to an employee’s directive may warrant verbal reprimand, detention, BMR, suspension, or expulsion.

Dress Code

The purpose of education exists to two levels. The more basic of the two consist of imparting practical skills that will assist the individual in supporting the material aspects of his/her life.

On a higher level, the purpose of the education is to transmit the values of civilization from generation to generation. These values are both academic and social. They consist of habits, attitudes, and ethical perspectives, as well as the general cultural heritage. The school, in general, is a place of serious endeavor, and the classroom, in particular, should reflect an appropriate business-like atmosphere.

The dress, speech, and work habits of the students should, in every way possible, support the seriousness of the educational enterprise. The following examples are considered to be in poor taste and will merit disciplinary action:

1. All students are required to wear their EAA ID at all times. All ID’s must be worn around the neck and on the level system lanyard. 2. No clothing imprinted with nudity, vulgarity, obscenity, profanity, and double entendre pictures or slogans, including those relating to alcohol, tobacco, drugs, weapons, and violent acts. 3. No flip-flops/thongs, bedroom-like and soft-sole slippers and other hazardous footwear deemed to be inappropriate by the principal. 4. No clothing that has been intentionally torn, cut, or ripped in a fashion that displays the anatomy (including sweatpants, jeans or jean skirts). 5. No spandex, leggings, stirrup pants, or bike shorts may be worn unless worn under an article of clothing that complies with the dress code. 6. No see-through garments without appropriate undergarments. See-through garments must be worn over items of clothing that comply with the dress code. 7. No clothing intended as undergarments may be worn as outer garments. No displaying of undergarments at any time with the exception of neckline t-shirts. 8. No street coats, hats, and other head coverings (including baseball caps, bandannas, etc.). These items should be placed in the student’s locker, and may not be worn in the building. Exceptions for medical or religious reasons must be 13

referred to the building principal. Hoodies are permitted, however, the hood may not be worn. 9. No midriff-baring clothing, tube tops, or low–cut scoop neck tops, tank tops, halter-style tops, spaghetti strap, open backs, or sleeveless shirts. No off the shoulder garments. 10. All button-down shirts must be buttoned with the exception of the top two buttons. 11. No oversized clothing that may be unsafe for the student to wear (no more than one regular size larger than the student actually measures). 12. No Shorts/skorts above mid-thigh, no skirts that are more than three (3) inches above the back of the knee. No mini/micro skirts. 13. No pajama tops and /or bottoms as well as boxer-type (underwear) shorts are permitted as outerwear. 14. No Coats/jackets are allowed. A “hoody” is made of cotton has a hood. It can have a zipper. Hoods may not be worn during the school day. A jacket/coat of any material is not allowed. No windbreakers, winter coats, jean jackets, half jackets, etc. This includes anything that is zipped or buttoned. Any Northface (or like fleece products) that has a full zipper is deemed a jacket. If it has a partial zipper (from neck to chest) it is a sweatshirt. 15. All jewelry is subject to administrative review. 16. No Chains, dog collars, wallet chains, or spike bracelets/necklaces. 17. No apparel or usage of apparel characteristically associated with gang affiliation, e.g. one pant leg up. 18. Any article of clothing or personal effect not specifically listed is subject to administrative review.

The principal has the right to enforce all of the above restrictions. Parents should understand that they might be asked to bring a change clothing to school for students who are in violation of this policy.

School officials may impose limitation on student participation in the regular instructional program where there is evidence that inappropriate dress causes disruption in the classroom, and the lack of cleanliness constitutes a health hazard or disruption of the educational program. Students have the responsibility to dress appropriately and to keep themselves, their clothes, and their hair clean.

For the complete policy, please refer to Policy #221 online at www.eastonsd.org and/or a paper version at your child’s school.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Students suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol during school hours or at any school-sponsored activity will be isolated from his peers in order to determine the cause of the unusual behavior or conditions. All available responsible persons will be utilized to ensure student safety. The nurse and administrator will review the entire incident and make subsequent recommendations accordingly. Parents will be contacted whenever possible. If the school is formally advised by medical authorities and/or police officials that the student was, in fact, under the influence of drugs, the principal, will immediately suspend the student out of school until the parents or guardian give assurance that the child is assessed for drug and alcohol problems by the Lehigh Valley Drug & Alcohol Intake Unit.

Any student selling, distributing, arranging for or participation in the purchase or giving away or receiving any amount of marijuana, illegal drugs, illegally acquired drugs, alcohol, or any substance alleged to be one of the aforementioned on school property or 14 at the school-sponsored activity may be recommended for expulsion by the principal. Parents and police will be apprised of the situation and, the student referred for drug and alcohol assessment.

For the complete policy, please refer to Policy #227 online at www.eastonsd.org and/or a paper version at your child’s school.

Eating/Drinking

Food and beverages in classes are not encouraged. However, teachers may allow students to have food in class under special circumstances on a case-by-case basis. Food that is provided to the students shall follow the guidelines set forth in the EASD Student Wellness policy.

For the complete policy, please refer to Policy #246 online at www.eastonsd.org and/or a paper version at your child’s school.

Electronic Devices

The possession of electronic communication devices by students, for reasons other than medical necessity, has been found to be disruptive to the educational process and is generally prohibited by EASD Policy #237. Due to the specific nature of the school, building, and grounds, the EASD Board of Education permits Easton Area Academy administration to set forth requirements for electronic device possession that differ from the requirements for all other Easton Area School District schools.

All Easton Area Academy students must keep their electronic devices in their lockers upon entrance into the school building. No electronic devices will be permitted into the classroom section of the school building.

For the complete policy, please refer to Policy #237 online at www.eastonsd.org and/or a paper version at your child’s school.

Endangering Self/Others

Students who pose a threat to themselves or others will be addressed immediately by administration, security, school police, and counseling staff. They may be removed from class, isolated or secured by other means as not to do harm to themselves or others. The safety of students is our main concern.

Extortion and Stealing

Any student involved in extortion or stealing will receive consequences based on the situation. Those found responsible for extortion or stealing may be suspended from school. Those responsible may be reported to the proper authorities. Depending on the student’s behavior record and/or previous record of theft, the school could, if necessary, recommend expulsion. If article cannot be recovered, the guilty student shall be responsible for restitution.

Forgery

The forgery, altercation, or misuse of school documents, records, or identifications is strictly prohibited. An investigation will be conducted and consequences will be determined by the school administration. 15

Family Trips

A student may miss no more than five (5) total “trip days” other than those in which the student is representing the school in competition. If prior approval (2 weeks prior) from the principal is not granted for a trip, all days missed will count as unexcused. In this situation, no work will be permitted to be made up. Student must be in good standing, regarding attendance, discipline and academics (must have at least a 60 in each course).

Fighting/Instigating a Fight

All students, no matter what the circumstances, should make every effort to avoid fighting, or instigating a fight including seeking help from the professional staff. Students who engage in physical confrontations or are found to be guilty of instigating confrontations will be suspended from school and school-related activities for a minimum of three days. When it is impossible to determine the identity of the aggressor(s), the principal will recommend both offenders be removed from the school temporarily or permanently through recommendation to the Superintendent’s office for expulsion. Students who engage in fighting or instigate a fight while in school or on school campus may, in addition to suspension and loss of all privileges, be charged by the police with disorderly conduct and/or inciting to riot, be issued a summons or arrested, and/or liable for fines determined by the court. Additional penalties will result if students do not stop when requested by an adult and/or results in injury to a district employee.

Financial Obligations

At times students become indebted to the school for textbooks, assessments, lost athletic equipment, etc. Normal courtesies direct that these obligations be paid without delay. Students who fail to satisfy their financial obligations place their promotion and release of academic information in jeopardy. No records are released if fines are owed. All financial obligations, damaged book fines, and school district issued materials, including books, must be paid or returned before report card and/or diploma will be issued to a student. Summer school registration may not be completed until financial obligations are met.

Fire Drills/Lockdown Drills

For the safety and security of our students, fire drills and lockdown drills will be held periodically throughout the year.

Fire Drill procedure: When the signal is sounded students will proceed to the nearest stairwell and exit the building in an orderly manner. Pupils should stay in line and walk at a fast pace so as not delay following lines. There will be no running, pushing, talking, laughing, etc. Panics during fires are avoided if all remain quiet and calm. Books, belongings, etc. should be left in the building. Personal safety is the first consideration during a fire. Once students are in the designated safety zone, attendance will be taken and students are to remain quiet until the “all clear” is given.

Lockdown Drill Procedure: When the lockdown code is given over the intercom system, or silently by security and administration, teachers will clear all of the students from the halls and secure their classrooms by locking the doors and turning out the lights. Students are to remain quiet and cooperative during lockdown scenario in a part of the room that is out of sight. 16

Gang Policy

Purpose: The Board recognizes the importance of providing a safe learning and working environment for students, employees and visiting community members and that the presence of gang activity and deviant behavior of an individual threatens the safety of the school environment.

Definition: A “gang” shall be defined as individuals with a common interest, bond, or activity whose purpose includes the commission of illegal acts and who refer to themselves by a group name or designation. The definition of a “gang” shall also include what is commonly known as a “hate” group.

Authority: It is the district’s policy to prohibit on school property or at any school activity the: 1. Wearing, possessing, using, distributing, displaying or selling of any clothing, jewelry, emblem, badge, symbol, sign, or other thing which is evidence of membership on or affiliation with any gang. 2. Commission of any act or omission, or the use of any speech, either verbal or non-verbal (gestures, handshakes, etc), which shows membership in or affiliation with any gang. 3. Use of any speech or committing any act or omission in the furtherance of the interests of any gang or gang activity, including, but not limited to: a. Soliciting others for membership in any gangs b. Requesting any person to pay for “protection”: or otherwise intimidating or threatening any person. c. Committing any illegal act or violation of school district policies. d. Inciting another person to act with physical violence upon any other person.

Implementation: 1. Any School District employee or any person with knowledge of suspected signs of activity shall report the activity to his/her administrator, school or security officers. 2. Administrators shall be aware that any of the acts described above do not necessarily constitute gang activity unless the entire definition of “gang” is met. 3. Violations of this policy will result in disciplinary actions, which may include suspension and/or expulsion from the school’s educational, extracurricular or athletic programs. 4. Any clothing, jewelry, emblems, badges, symbols or signs shall be identified by school staff. Discussion with administration, police and district security will help determine what is gang-related.

For the complete policy, please refer to POLICY #249 online at www.eastonsd.org and/or a paper version at your child’s school.

Grading

How students are evaluated in each class depends upon a number of factors determined by the nature of the course, the curriculum, and course and departmental requirements.

Grades will be posted as follows: 100 - 90 Excellent 17

89 - 80 Above Average 79 - 70 Average 69 - 60 Below Average 59 - 0 Failure

Each marking period counts ¼ of the final grade for a full year course. Midterm and final exam grades will be calculated as a part of quarter 2 and quarter 4 grades respectfully.

Graduation Plans: 9-12

All students enrolled in grades 9-12 at Easton Area Academy will be presented with a graduation plan at their scheduled intake meeting, or within the first month of school. This plan is developed by the counseling staff to outline for the student what courses the student has already passed while in high school and what courses the student must still pass in order to meet EASD graduation requirements in a timely fashion.

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Hallway Conduct

• All movement between classes shall be orderly and reasonably fast. • It is suggested that students keep to the right of the corridor in the direction they are walking. • There shall be no loitering in the halls or outside of classrooms and other areas of the building at any time before school, during changing of classes, lunch, etc. Students are to move to scheduled areas, enter and be seated. Teachers are to move students into their classes from the hall. • Students must be on time to class – in class, not in the hall outside of class. • If students loiter in the hall they will be asked to move to class. Refusal to comply may result in consequences.

Harassment / Sexual Harassment

Harassment is unwanted and unwelcomed behavior which interferes with the right to get an education or to participate in school activities. It may result from words or conduct that offend, stigmatize, or demean a student. The target of the harassment and the perpetrator do not have to agree about what is happening; harassment is subjective. Harassment can be a one-time or multiple occurrences. Harassment shall consist of verbal, written, graphic, or physical conduct relating to an individual’s race, color, national origin/ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Sexual harassment shall consist of unwelcome sexual advances; requests for sexual favors; and other inappropriate verbal, written, graphic, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Some forms of harassment are also crimes and will be reported to police and prosecutors.

Anyone desiring to anonymously report a safety concern or hazard, including but not limited to harassment, which may jeopardize the safety of others, the Easton Area School District, its students or employees, should direct his or her correspondence to the respective building Principal or the Office of the Superintendent if applicable. Please refer to page four (4) of the code of conduct for the respective contact information or call the district’s anonymous safety hotline number at (610) 250-2400, extension #35411 to leave a message.

For the complete policy, please refer to Policy #248 online at www.eastonsd.org and or a paper version at your child’s school.

Health Services

The health room is located on the 3rd level of EAA. There is a nurse in charge of the facility. Special services for dental and hearing tests are available.

An excuse from the family doctor is required for an extended release from gym classes, and he/she must give permission for athletic participation to any pupil with a known physical condition.

Physically disabled students needing the school elevator should schedule their program with the school nurse who will make arrangements with custodial service.

For the complete policy, please refer to Policy #209 & #210 online at www.eastonsd.org and or a paper version at your child’s school.

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Temporary Medical Excusal/Extended Illness

Students and/or their parents may request temporary medical excusal instruction during extended illness, which will subsequently be approved or denied by the Director of Pupil and Curriculum Services. Counseling staff has the necessary paperwork in order to request said instruction. It is recommended that if a student is going to be absent for three or more days, homework assignments should be obtained through contacting the main office secretary. He/she will inform the teachers and they will have the work ready within 24 hours.

Homework/Classwork

Homework and classwork are ways for teachers to check for student understanding and best meet their needs. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to complete and turn in all work on time. If a student misses work for any reason, it is their responsibility to make it up in a timely manner. Failure to complete work or refusal to do work may result in a zero grade that could ultimately affect their overall course grade.

Honor Roll

93% - 100% High Honors 87% - 92.9% Honors 80% - 86.9% Commendation

Leaving Campus/Building

Once a student arrives on campus they are not to leave the school campus/building for any reason without specific written permission from the principal or disciplinary action will result as well as zeros for all work the student will miss.

Identification Badges

For the purposes of safety and identification, an Easton Area Academy issued photo ID must be worn at all times by students and staff. This school issued photo ID is not to be altered in any way. The ID MUST BE VISIBLE. All teachers will check for ID’s daily. Refusal to properly display the required ID will result in disciplinary action at the discretion of the principle. Students must wear their own ID. A replacement fee will be charged for lost, stolen, or defaced cards. Replacement ID’s will be taken in the main office. Students must retain their ID until after graduation. Not getting a new ID due to lack of funds will not excuse you from disciplinary action.

Incomplete Work and Make-up Requirements

Incompletes will be listed as a failure until made up. Students are required to make up all work missed due to an excused absence. One day of make-up time will be allotted for each day of absence. It is the responsibility of the student to schedule make-up work with teachers. Late work can be completed for a maximum of 60% of its original value, until the end of each grading cycle.

In the event of a single day absence on the date of a preannounced test, project, or other assignment, the work must be completed or submitted on the date of return to school.

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Students must complete all make-up work within the allotted time. In the event of extenuating circumstances, extensions can and will be granted by the administration upon review. Insurance

The board shall provide parents/guardians the opportunity to purchase insurance coverage, at no cost to the Board, for injury to the students resulting from accidents in any activity during school hours and in any activity round-the-clock. The premium will be paid by the parents/guardians.

For the complete policy, please refer to Policy #211 online at www.eastonsd.org and or a paper version at your child’s school.

Lost and Found

The lost and found is located in the front lobby area. Students finding lost articles should bring them to the administrative assistant. Most items are kept in a location which students may check through any time, but valuables, such as rings, eye glasses, wallets, etc. are kept separately. Item will be held only until the end of the school year.

Physical Education

All pupils are required to take physical education as scheduled unless excused because of physical limitations, the family physician should indicate, in writing, the reason excusing the pupil from gym classes with a school doctor having the final word of approval. Further, the family physician should indicate appropriate activities and length of time the pupil should continue in the adapted program.

Any pupil who is physically unable to participate in a particular gym class due to an ailment shall submit a written notice from his/her parents to the school nurse. At times, such pupils may be expected to participate in a non-stress capacity such as scorekeeper, timer, etc. at the discretion of the teacher. In order to be excused from Physical Education class(es) for a school sponsored trip or competition students must verbally inform their Physical Education teacher before departure or upon returning to gym class.

• For reasons of safety, cleanliness, freedom of movement and modesty, appropriate and comfortable attire such as sneakers and sweat pants are recommended for participation in physical education.

Profanity

Profanity will not be tolerated in the building at any time. Foul language will be addressed by staff and disciplinary action will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Progress Reports and Report Cards

In an effort to keep parents/guardians informed of academic progress, student progress phone calls are made in the middle of each marking period. Report cards are sent home at the end of each marking period and are a reflection of the student work and on-going progress through out the year. These reports should be reviewed with your child and any concerns should be addressed with the EAA Staff by calling and making an

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For the complete policy, please refer to Policy #212 online at www.eastonsd.org and or a paper version at your child’s school.

Promotion/Retention

A student shall be promoted when he/she has successfully completed the curriculum requirements and has achieved the academic standards established for the present level, based on the professional judgment of the teachers, and the results of assessments. A student shall earn the right to advance to the next grade by demonstrating mastery of the required skills and knowledge.

The building principal shall be assigned the final responsibility for determining the promotion or retention of each student. In all cases of retention, the Parents/Guardians and students shall be informed of the possibility of retention of a student well in advance.

Please note that all high school promotions and retentions are determined by number of credits as dictated by Easton Area School District.

For the complete policy, please refer to Policy #215 online at www.eastonsd.org and or a paper version at your child’s school.

School Telephone Use

The school phone in the main lobby is available for student use to contact parents in case of emergency, to bring an item for school such as clothing or schoolwork, or to secure transportation. Students may use the phone in the main lobby only; classroom phones are never to be used by students. Students are to limit their use of school phones to 3 minutes per call. Students are not to use phones during class time and staff can deny use of the phone if they feel it is not necessary.

Summer School

Easton Area School District offers an academic summer school program for those students who fail subjects. The courses being offered, fees, dates of summer school, and other pertinent details will be published and made available to students at the end of the current school year.

Searches

The Board acknowledges the need to respect the rights of students to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures while fulfilling the District’s interest in protecting and preserving the health, safety, and welfare of the school population, enforcing the code of conduct, and maintaining an appropriate atmosphere conducive to learning.

School officials have the authority to lawfully search students or their belongings, including lockers, automobiles, electronic devices, purses, backpacks, or other possessions, without a warrant, when in school, on school grounds or when otherwise under school supervision, if there is a reasonable suspicion that the place or item to be searched contains prohibited contraband, material that would pose a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the school population, or evidence that there has been a violation 22 of the law, Board policy, or school rules. The scope and extent of searches must be reasonable in relation to the nature of the suspected evidence, contraband, or dangerous material, and to the grounds for suspecting that it may be found in the place or item being searched. For the purpose of this policy, school official shall be defined as a school administrator, an administrative designee, or a security official.

The district has a compelling interest in protecting and preserving the health, safety and welfare of the school population, which under certain circumstances may warrant general or random searches of students and their lockers, vehicles or other belongings without individualized suspicion, for the purpose of finding or preventing entry onto school property of controlled substances, weapons or other dangerous materials.

Searches conducted by the administration may include but not limited to utilization of certified drug dogs, metal detection units, or any device used to protect the health, safety and welfare of the school population.

For the complete policy, please refer to Policy #226 online at www.eastonsd.org and or a paper version at your child’s school.

Smoking

Students are not permitted to have tobacco in any form in their possession while on school grounds, in the building, or on the school bus. Violators will face disciplinary action up to and including suspension from school and a fine. Lookouts, or those warning or protecting smokers will face disciplinary action. Any smoking offense may result in parent conference, automatic suspension, in addition to penalties under Act 145 of the School Tobacco Control of Pennsylvania.

Effective September 1, 1996 all buildings and facilities administered by the Easton Area School District will be considered as a smoke-free environment. This includes all district vehicles and outside areas.

For the complete policy, please refer to Policy #212 online at www.eastonsd.org and or a paper version at your child’s school.

Special Education

Teachers or parents who feel a child is exceptional and in the need of a special program can request an evaluation. A parent request form is available through the guidance office in each school. Evaluations are completed through out the year in every school in the district.

Easton Area School District provides classed for Gifted Support and Learning Support. Colonial Northampton Intermediate Unit #20, in Cooperation with the school district, provides classes for Life Skills Support, Emotional Support, Deaf and Hearing Impaired Support, Blind or Visually Impaired Support, Speech and Language Support, and Pre- School Classes.

Confidentiality is maintained on all personally identifiable information regarding students. Parents have the right to see and obtain a copy of their child’s records. Information can be obtained from the guidance counselor in the student’s school or the Special Education Office, Easton Area School District, Administration Office, 1801 Bushkill Drive, Easton, PA 18040. 23

It is the intent of the district to ensure that students, who are handicapped within the definition of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or Chapter 14 are identified, evaluated and provided with appropriate educational services. It is the policy of the Board of Education to provide a free and appropriate public education to each handicapped student within its jurisdiction, regardless of the nature or severity of the handicap.

Textbooks

The Easton Area School District provides its students with the use of textbooks, workbooks, and paperbacks. To ensure optimum usage of textbooks, students are encouraged to cover all textbooks to protect them from physical damage.

In the event books are lost, damaged, and/or defaced, students will receive a second copy. Cost for the additional, damaged, and/or defaced textbook must be absorbed by the student at full price replacement value.

Textbooks must be returned (in the same condition that they were issued at the start of the course) and damage or loss assessments must be paid before final exam grades will be recorded. Students must return the textbook(s) that they were issued.

Students are reminded to check for lost books through out the year in the main office lost and found department.

Theft

The policy on theft is strong and designed not only to warn or deter, but also punish those responsible for theft, however small, to the fullest extent possible.

Those found responsible for theft will be suspended from school.

1. The theft will be reported to the proper authorities. 2. Depending on the student’s behavior record and/or previous record of theft, the school will, if necessary, recommend expulsion (permanent exclusion from school). 3. If the article stolen cannot be recovered or is damaged, the student responsible for the theft is responsible for restitution.

Threats

Threats of any kind including terroristic threats directed toward employees of this school district (in or out of school) and/or fellow students will result in a threat assessment and potentially in immediate suspension and legal action.

For the complete policy, please refer to Policy #212 online at www.eastonsd.org and or a paper version at your child’s school.

Vandalism

Students apprehended for defacing the building, grounds, or equipment, such as writing on desks or walls, stuffing up lavatories, harming shrubbery, or willfully destroying school property and personal property of school district employees in any way shall face suspension from school. At the end of the suspension period, the student, the parent(s), 24 or guardian(s) will receive a bill for the damages. The principal may recommend extreme cases or repetitious offenders to a hearing before the School Board and/or make a referral to the Juvenile Court for Delinquency Proceedings.

Visitors

All visitors must first report to the main lobby upon entering the building and receive a visitor’s pass after showing picture identification. No student visitors are permitted unless the administrator has granted prior permission.

Weapons

Possession of weapon on school property is a crime. “Weapon” is defined in PA Crimes CODE 18 PA C.S.A. Section 912 as follows: The term shall include but not limited to – “Any knife, cutting instrument, cutting tool, nun-chuck stick firearm, shotgun, rifle, mace, pepper mace, any other tool, instrument or implement capable of inflicting serious bodily injury.”

Anyone possessing a weapon on school grounds or on school buses will be subject to an automatic suspension, and possible expulsion. If the weapon is a firearm of any type, loaded or unloaded, the punishment will be immediate recommendation for expulsion.

The Easton Area School District reserves the right to periodically conduct weapons searches of the entire school population of a building. In the interest of providing a safe learning environment, all students may be subject to search upon entering a school on any given day as a precaution to attending school. School personnel and/or police officials will conduct searches.

For the complete policy, please refer to Policy #218.1 online at www.eastonsd.org and or a paper version at your child’s school.

Withdrawal Procedures

The EAA main office must be notified if a pupil is transferring from the school district. A transfer form will be issued to the parent. After being completed by the parent, the form should be presented to the office in order for school records to be forwarded to the new school district. A transfer card for the new district will be issued to the student on his last day of attendance at the Easton Area Academy. Students who have changes of address or telephone number must also contact the main office immediately.

Additional offenses

Additional offenses will be looked at on a case-by-case basis. Determination of disciplinary action will take place after an investigation of each incident. Administration, security, school police, teachers, school counselors, and students will be consulted during the investigation.

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School Closing

Information in reference to school day alterations in immediately posted on our website (WWW.EASTONSD.ORG) and available through the following local media:

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