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Parent and Student Handbook Manhattan Charter School Manhattan Charter School 2 2018-2019 Our Mission The Manhattan Charter School and Manhattan Charter School 2 will prepare its students to achieve high academic levels in the four core academic subject areas and music, to communicate effectively in verbal, mathematical and musical languages, and to apply critical thinking processes and ethical standards to learning, living and problem solving. Table of Contents Section I ....................................................................................................................................... 5 What are the Manhattan Charter School and the Manhattan Charter School 2? .......... 5 The Schools Core Beliefs ..................................................................................................... 5 The Schools Operating Principles ...................................................................................... 5 The Schools Strategies ......................................................................................................... 6 Non Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Statement ..................................................... 6 Admission .............................................................................................................................. 6 Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................. 6 Section II ...................................................................................................................................... 7 Preparing for School .................................................................................................................... 7 MCS Location ....................................................................................................................... 7 MCS2 Location ..................................................................................................................... 8 The Schools Main Office Schedule ................................................................................... 9 Late Drop Off Policy ............................................................................................................ 9 Early Pick Up Policy .............................................................................................................. 9 Daily Student Schedule .................................................................................................... 10 MCS and MCS2 Calendar 2018-2019................................ 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End of Regular School Day .............................................................................................. 12 Extended School Day, Grades 3rd – 5th ........................................................................... 13 If Your Child Attends an After School Program at MCS ............................................... 13 Late Pick Up at Dismissal Policy ....................................................................................... 13 How to Dress ....................................................................................................................... 14 Bathroom Accident Policy ............................................................................................... 14 Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices .................................................................... 15 Search and Seizure Policy ................................................................................................ 15 Attendance, Punctuality and Absence ......................................................................... 16 What Not to Bring to School ............................................................................................. 17 NYC Department of Education Transportation ............................................................. 17 Security Procedures ........................................................................................................... 18 Emergency School Closing .............................................................................................. 18 Meals ................................................................................................................................... 18 Open Door Policy .............................................................................................................. 19 Formal Complaint Policy .................................................................................................. 20 Public Conduct on School Property ............................................................................... 20 Visitors .................................................................................................................................. 21 Handbook Dissemination Policy ...................................................................................... 22 Section III ................................................................................................................................... 23 Related to Teaching and Learning ......................................................................................... 23 Where does Music fit in? ................................................................................................... 23 How Does Music Benefit All Areas of Learning? ............................................................ 23 Instrumental and choral music program for students in 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade .... 23 Band and Chorus Behavior Policy ................................................................................... 23 Ethical Reasoning and Critical Thinking ......................................................................... 24 Homework .......................................................................................................................... 24 Grading and Progress Reports ......................................................................................... 25 Parent-Teacher Conferences .......................................................................................... 25 Section IV .................................................................................................................................. 26 Family-School Communication ............................................................................................... 26 Contacting Staff ................................................................................................................ 26 School Contact Directory ................................................................................................ 26 Who to Call ......................................................................................................................... 26 Section V ................................................................................................................................... 27 Health and Medical Records ................................................................................................... 27 School Nurse ....................................................................................................................... 27 Illness, Accidents and Emergencies ................................................................................ 27 Medications ........................................................................................................................ 28 Immunizations..................................................................................................................... 28 Allergies ............................................................................................................................... 28 Parent Responsibility .......................................................................................................... 28 Section VI .................................................................................................................................. 29 Addenda .................................................................................................................................... 29 Addendum 1 ............................................................................................................................. 30 Student Dress Code .................................................................................................................. 30 Addendum 2 ............................................................................................................................. 32 Student Disciplinary Code ........................................................................................................ 32 Rationale ............................................................................................................................. 32 Overview ............................................................................................................................. 32 List of Certain Actionable Offenses ................................................................................ 33 Student Disciplinary Actions ..................................................................................................... 39 Definitions............................................................................................................................ 39 In-School Disciplinary Measures ....................................................................................... 39 Short-Term Suspensions ....................................................................................................