River Mill Academy 235 Cheeks Lane Graham, NC 27253 Jeff Dishmon, Principal 336-229-0909 – Phone 336-443-1229
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River Mill Academy 235 Cheeks Lane Graham, NC 27253 Jeff Dishmon, Principal 336-229-0909 – phone 336-443-1229 - fax Introduction ............................................................................ 2 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Policy .......................................9 Summer School Policy ..............................................................9 Historical Summary ................................................................ 2 Transcripts Policy ................................................................... 10 Tutoring .................................................................................. 10 School Eligibility Requirements University of NC Current Minimum Requirements .................. 10 Admissions Policy .................................................................... 2 Physical Examination Requirement .......................................... 3 Student Responsibilities and Behavior/Policies Attendance Policy ................................................................... 10 School Procedures and Policies Academic Conduct Policy ....................................................... 11 Administrative and Operational Decisions Policy ..................... 3 Student/Parent Laptop Policy and Procedures ....................... 11 Before and After School ........................................................... 3 Student Behavior and Conduct Policy .................................... 14 Bus Transportation ................................................................... 3 Dress Code Policy .................................................................. 16 Daily Schedule Policy ............................................................... 3 Harassment and Bullying Policy ............................................. 17 Tardy Procedures .................................................................... 4 Driving and Parking on School Grounds Policy ...................... 19 Early Dismissal ......................................................................... 4 Regular Dismissal .................................................................... 4 Athletics Lunch Policy ............................................................................. 4 Athletic Department ................................................................ 19 Perfect Attendance Awards ...................................................... 4 Sportsmanship Policy ............................................................. 20 Driver’s Eligibility Certificates Policy ......................................... 4 Telephone Use, Messages/Deliveries ...................................... 5 Safe Schools Extracurricular Clubs Social Media Policy ................................ 5 Emergency Procedures Information ....................................... 21 Transportation Policy ................................................................ 6 Inclement Weather Plan ......................................................... 21 Student/Parent Financial Responsibilities and Policies Health Credit Card Acceptance and Security Policy ............................ 6 Medications Policy .................................................................. 21 Penalty for Non-Payment of Fees Policy .................................. 7 Head Lice ............................................................................... 22 Returned Check Policy ............................................................. 7 School Wellness Policy ........................................................... 22 Textbook Policy ........................................................................ 7 Family Involvement Academics Visitors Policy ......................................................................... 22 Curriculum ................................................................................ 7 PowerSchool WebPortal and PowerSchool Mobile ................ 22 Testing and Accountability Policy ............................................. 7 Parental Involvement Policy ................................................... 23 Grading System ........................................................................ 7 Parents-Teachers-Together (PTT).......................................... 23 Distance Learning and On-Off Campus Courses Policy ........... 8 Parental Concerns (Chain of Command) Policy ..................... 23 Final Examinations Policy......................................................... 8 Communication Protocol Policy .............................................. 23 Honor Roll ................................................................................ 8 Community Code of Conduct Policy ....................................... 23 Honor/Advanced Placement Classes Policy............................. 8 Grievances Policy ................................................................... 24 Honor Societies ........................................................................ 8 Promotion Policy ...................................................................... 9 Academic Calendar 2016-2017 ............................................ 26 Graduation with Distinction Policy ............................................ 9 1 During each period of enrollment, River Mill Academy will accept applications for new students. Once enrolled, students are not required to enroll in subsequent enrollment periods. Open space is determined by the number of current students planning to return. In order to properly plan, the school may routinely inquire with parents in early spring through letters of intent to ascertain if students will return to River Mill Academy the following year. Applications for new students are available in the school office. The enrollment application will begin the first school day of January and will last at least thirty (30) consecutive calendar days. The school shall enroll an eligible student who submits an application, unless the number of applications exceeds the capacity of a program, class, grade level, or building. If the number of applications mission to develop exemplary young exceeds the number of available spaces, a citizens with superior academic lottery will be held to fill vacant seats for preparation, equipped with analytical the next school year. After seats are filled, thinking skills, a passion for learning and a the drawing will continue to determine the This handbook provides general virtuous character, all built upon a solid order of a waiting list. Any application for information about our school and foundation of knowledge. enrollment received after the deadline is highlights the policies and procedures. not entered in the lottery but is added to Please read this book carefully; it is the the end of the grade level waiting list. The mission statement for River Mill expectation that parents and students are Current year waiting lists dissolve when Academy is: To allow serious students apprised of the rules and expectations of the next enrollment period begins. the opportunity to become confident, River Mill Academy through the receipt well-rounded individuals, prepared for a and use of this handbook. Please be successful future while providing a safe Lottery procedures will comply with the NC aware that the Board of Directors may and positive environment. Open Meeting Laws provided in G.S. 143- revise policies from time to time after the 218.10(a) by publicizing the date and publication of this document. You may location of the meeting as well as allowing refer to the River Mill Academy website anyone to attend. (www.rivermill-academy.org) for updated Policies and Procedures. Should you have a question about any aspect of the school, Lottery procedure: do not hesitate to contact us. The selection process will be by random drawing. Upon filling all available positions, Admissions Policy the acceptance by lottery will continue, thereby, creating a school waiting list. (Board Policy approved 12/17/2015 rev.3) Children of personnel of River Mill Academy will be drawn separately and River Mill Academy is a tuition free public first; followed by siblings of students After the North Carolina General Assembly school. Any child who is qualified under enrolled in a previous year; followed by passed the House Bill 955 on June 21, the laws of North Carolina for admission to siblings of former students who completed 1996, the members of the FREE Board a public school is qualified for admission to 12th grade and were enrolled for at least (Financial Reform for Excellence in a charter school. To qualify to attend a four consecutive years. The general wait Education) made application for the North Carolina public school, a student list for each grade level will then be establishment of a charter school. The must be a resident of North Carolina. randomly drawn, starting with the lowest charter was approved on May 21, 1998. County boundaries or school attendance grade level in the school. The lottery River Mill Charter School opened its doors areas do not affect charter school process will then proceed for each grade. on August 18, 1998. In order to continue to enrollment. River Mill Academy does not As openings become available at the provide a strong academic emphasis, limit admission to students on the basis of applicable grade level, students will be River Mill Charter School was renamed intellectual ability, measures of admitted based on their current lottery River Mill Academy in 2001. In 2004, River achievement or aptitude, athletic ability, number. If applicants who