2016-17 Student and Parent Handbook
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2016-17 Student and Parent Handbook Our Mission We believe that children’s lives change when their natural passion for learning is nurtured and transformed into habits of life-long learning and reflection. We believe that the world changes as these children learn to serve country and community with wisdom, conviction, and compassion. In light of these beliefs, n We serve students of talent and character, offering them an education that broadens their perspectives, sharpens their minds, strengthens their bodies, and engages their hearts. n We commit to creating a caring, inclusive, and just community, using the geography and culture of our home in the Southwest to enrich our educational programs and to foster creativity, personal balance, and a connection to the natural world. n We devote our resources to ensure economic accessibility to our students and to support the wider community through outreach and community service. n We entrust this mission to our graduates and successors as we preserve our resources and serve the generations of children to come. Emergency and Information Contacts For daily updates, contact: Athletic Information 828-3343 Performing Arts Information 828-3338 Albuquerque Academy Web Site www.aa.edu For emergencies: Chris Dineen, Division Head, 6-7 293-5272 (h); 264-4615 (c) Martha Palmer, Division Head, 8-9 433-5915 (h); 264-6100 (c) Sonia Roth, Division Head, 10-12 362-1614 (c) Taryn Bachis, Director of Athletics 220-9427 (c) Jessie Barrie, Chair of Experiential Education 400-1843 (c) Security 828-3366 2 n A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y n The Academy Calendar 2016-17 August 2016 January 2017 8 Monday, Athletic Practices Begin 4 Wednesday, Classes resume 18 Thursday, School begins 16 Monday, No classes, 19-21 Friday-Sunday, Senior Retreat Martin Luther King Jr. Day 26 Friday, No classes for grades 8-9, 26 Thursday, No classes for grades 8-9, Parent Conferences Parent Conferences 31 Wednesday, First Day of 8th Grade Retreat February 17 Friday, No classes for grades 6-7 September Narrative Writing 1-2 Thursday-Friday 20 Monday, No classes, Presidents’ Day 8th Grade Retreat 5 Monday, No classes, Labor Day March 7 Wednesday, Grade 6 Parents’ Night 6 Monday, No classes for grades 6-7, 8 Thursday, Grade 7 Parents’ Night Parent Conferences 17 Saturday, Fall Sports Day and 8 Tuesday, AAPA Spring Meeting Homecoming 16 Thursday, Spring Break begins 19 Monday, No classes for grades 6-7, 28 Tuesday, No classes, Parent Conferences Faculty In-Service 21 Wednesday, 8-9 Parents’ Night 29 Classes resume 22 Thursday, 8th Grade Dig 30 Thursday, Community Day 23 Friday, GrandDays for grades 6-7 26 Monday, GrandDays for grades 8-12 April 28 Wednesday, 10-12 Parents’ Night 12 Tuesday, AAPA Spring Meeting 30 Friday, No classes, 17 Monday, Senior Projects begin Faculty In-Service 28 Friday, No classes October May 3 Monday, No classes grades 6-12 17 Friday, Last day for grades 6-7 5 Wednesday, AAPA Fall Meeting 22 Monday-Semester exams grades 8-12 24 Monday, No classes for grades 6-7, Science and History Narrative Writing Day 19 Tuesday-Semester exams grades 8-12 30 Sunday, Admission Open House World Languages 20 Wednesday-Semester exams grades 8-12 November Math, Make-up and Elective 4 Friday, No classes 27 Saturday, Commencement 21 Monday, Medieval Day, grade 9 29 Monday, Memorial Day 23-25 Wednesday-Friday, No classes, Thanksgiving Break June 4 Sunday, Think Summer December Open House 16 Friday, Last day of classes 5 Monday, Think Summer begins for grades 6-7 July 16 Friday-Semester exams grades 8-12 4 Monday, Independence Day Math, World Languages No Think Summer classes 19 Monday-Semester exams grades 8-12 14 Friday, Think Summer ends History 20 Tuesday-Semester exams grades 8-12 Science, Make-up and Elective 20 Tuesday, Winter Break begins (after last exam) Dates are subject to change. Please visit the school calendar on the Albuquerque Academy web site (www.aa.edu) for the most current information on all school events and activities. 2 0 1 6 - 1 7 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 3 Contents The Academy Calendar 2015-16 3 Academic Policies and Procedures Commitment to Total Education Academic Calendar Student Leadership 29 A Brief History of the Academy 5 and Daily Schedule 11 Extracurricular Activities, Clubs, Governance and Trustees 6 Attendance 11 and Organizations 30 Medical Leave 12 Fundraising 31 General Policies Study Halls and Discretionary Time 13 Student Field Trips 31 The Spirit of Our Community and Test Days (8-12) and Homework 13 School Displays, Bulletin Boards, Our Guiding Principles 7 Extended Time Testing Web Pages, and Postings Policy 31 Academic Freedom 7 for Standardized Tests 14 Athletic Policy 32 Personal Development Testing on Holy Days 14 Senior Projects 34 of Each Student 7 Late Policy for Papers Senior Privileges 34 Commitment to Diversity 8 and Assignments (10-12) 14 Exchange Programs 35 Communication 8 Examinations (8-12) 15 Firearms Policy 8 Student Responsibilities Review Days and Black Out Days 16 Emergency Closure 8 Student in Good Standing 36 Student Evaluation (6-7) 16 Student Records 9 Student Dress and Appearance 36 Grades, Reports, and Comments Publicity 9 Travel 36 (8-12) 16 Financial Obligations 9 Driving and Parking 36 Expectation Indicators (8-12) 16 Other Modes of Transportation 36 Educational Program Failures, Deficiencies, and Eligibility 17 Lunch Procedures 37 Graduation Requirements 10 Academic Probation 17 Lunch and the Wellness Policy 37 Withdrawal from a Class 17 Student Property 38 Experiential Education Search of Student Lockers Requirements 18 and Phones 38 Community and Student and Parent Visits 38 Global Citizenship Program 19 Snow Day Cancellation of Classes 38 Independent Study 20 Standards for 8-9 School Dances 39 Independent Option for P.E. 20 Standards for 10-12 School Dances 39 Pass/Fail Option 20 Use of Facilities 40 Dual Enrollment 21 Weight Room Policies 40 Think Academy Summer Technology Responsible Use Policy 41 Credit Classes 21 Electronic Devices 42 Global Online Academy (GOA) 21 Camera-Equipped Phones 42 Cum Laude Society 21 Wearable Computers 42 Student Services Major Disciplinary Rules Advising Program 22 Academic Integrity 43 College Guidance 22 Harassment 43 Peterson Learning Support Program 23 Sexual Misconduct 43 Academic Assistance 23 Student Use of Alcohol Simms Library 24 and Other Drugs 44 Charger Bookstores 25 Discipline, Grades 6 and 7 46 Charger Books 25 Discipline, Grades 8-12 46 Student Health 26 10-12 Disciplinary Board 47 Protocol for Concussions 27 Sanctions 47 Other Student Health Policies 27 Medical Forms 27 Awards and Prizes 2015-16 48 Department of Counseling Faculty and Staff 52 and Human Development 28 Campus Map 62 Academy Seal 63 4 n A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y n A Brief History of the Academy From its earliest days, Albuquerque The Academy grew steadily, Beginning in 1996, the school Academy has sought to provide a service requiring more adequate facilities. changed to a dual leadership model. to the community. In 1955 the founding In 1963, another substantial gift from Timothy R. McIntire became the fifth head of school, William B.S. Wilburn, Mr. and Mrs. Simms enabled planning to head of school, and Richard G. Elkins was was convinced of the growing need begin for the campus now located on the named chief business in the community for an independent east end of the site on Wyoming, where and financial officer. During this college-preparatory school for boys. the new buildings opened in 1967. period, the Music Building and The first Academy flier announced the The school’s third head of school, Natatorium were constructed. The school school’s aim to “stress thoroughness in Ashby T. Harper, served the Academy for continued to focus on professional individual performance; demand that 21 years from 1964 until his retirement development and on its commitment to the student thoroughly master the arts in June 1985. Mr. Harper continued to community outreach. of written and oral expression; insist that build upon the founda tion laid down by In the fall of 1999, Donald W. he acquire a strong foundation in history, Mr. Saunders and the Academy’s faculty, Smith was appointed acting head of mathematics, science, and a foreign and sought to broaden the school’s school and then interim head of school. language; and stress the importance of horizons. Accordingly, beginning with Starting with the 2000-01 school year, training the student to think.” the 1973-74 school year, the board of Mr. Elkins assumed the role of treasurer, The intervening five decades have trustees approved the admission of girls with primary responsibility for the witnessed growth in enrollment from in the upper division. In the fall of 1984, stewardship and growth of the school’s 12 students to approximately 1,100, the school admitted girls for the first endowment, while the head of school and in faculty from two to over 165. Full time in grades 6 through 8, coincident assumed responsibility for the day-to-day coeducation and the school’s location at with the opening of the new middle operations of the school. three separate sites over the years have school located a few hundred yards west In July 2001, Andrew T. Watson not changed the ideals described in the of what is now called the East Campus. assumed responsibilities as the sixth initial flier. Under the fourth head of school, head of school after 20 years of work Thanks to the generosity Robert L.