2020-2021 Student Manual
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2020-2021 STUDENT MANUAL Responsibilities, Expectations, Rights & Resources cover_front.pdf Christina School District MISSION 600 North Lombard Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 The mission of the Christina School District is to (302) 552-2670 | www.christinak12.org improve student outcomes and give every student opportunities to learn in an academically challenging, BOARD OF EDUCATION safe, equitable, and nurturing school environment. We pledge to value parents, caregivers, and families as Keeley Powell, Ed.D., President partners in educating all students to learn, live, and lead Nominating District E in the 21st century and beyond. Claire O’Neal, Ed.D., Vice President Nominating District D VISION Warren Howell Nominating District F Together, educating every student for excellence. Monica Moriak Nominating District B OUR COMMITTMENT Susan Mitchell In the Christina School District, we commit to cultivat- Nominating District G ing compassionate and collaborative communities, Frederick Polaski ensuring everyone can thrive as their best SELF. The Nominating District C culture of our district influences learning and growth and shapes the relationships families, students, and Althea Smith-Tucker staff have with one another and with the district itself. Nominating District A Most importantly, students’ social-emotional health must be fostered and developed for them to be suc- cessful learners. For all these reasons, building a DAN SHELTON, ED.D., culture for students and adults that supports learning is SUPERINTENDENT a priority part of our plan. Deirdra Aikens, Ed.D. Deputy Assistant Superintendent - Supporting Students Chief Academic Officer • Social-emotional learning integrated into our defini- tion of student success Chuck Longfellow, Ed.D. Chief Financial Officer • Culturally relevant and easily accessible student and family engagement Paul Walmsley, Ed.D. • Consistent, progressive intervention and discipline Senior Director of Human Resources procedures Jeff Conkey Senior Director of Pupil Personnel Services Supporting Adults Dean Ivory • Training and resources to develop individual learning Senior Director of Teaching & Learning plans to foster employees’ professional growth Alva Mobley • Growth opportunities for prospective principals and Public Information Officer & Manager of lead teachers Communications Christina School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 600 North Lombard Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; (302) 552-2600. Editor’s Note The term “parent,” as used in this document, is intended to include a natural parent, stepparent, parent by adoption, legal guardian, legal caregiver, or other person who has custody or control of the student. 2 | CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT 2020-2021 STUDENT MANUAL | 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION STUDENT & FAMILY RESOURCES Message from the President of the Board of Family & Community Engagement ................................ 35 Education and Superintendent ..................................... 7 Parent Resource Centers ................................................ 35 Introduction to the Student Manual ................................. 8 Homebound (Supportive Instruction) ............................. 35 Annual Notice .................................................................... 9 Home Access Center ....................................................... 36 Positive School Environments ....................................... 10 High School Graduation Requirements ......................... 36 Reponse to Intervention ................................................. 12 Education Services & Placements Child Find .................................................................... 37 GENERAL INFORMATION Family Advocacy & Child Educational Services ........ 37 Parents as Teachers ................................................... 37 Schools & Programs Directory ...................................... 14 Community Resources & Services ................................ 38 2020-2021 School Year Calendars Traditional Calendar ..................................................... 15 Extended Calendar ....................................................... 18 CODE OF CONDUCT Inclement Weather & School Closings ......................... 21 BOE Policies Regarding Students .................................. 43 Student Behavioral Expectations ................................... 44 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES CSD Steps: Administrative Strategies, Approaches, & EXPECTATIONS and Responses for CSD Students .............................. 45 Examples of Tools / Strategies ................................... 48 Student Pledge of Respect ............................................ 23 Matrices of Strategies, Interventions and Academic Integrity .......................................................... 24 Administrative Responses Behavior ........................................................................... 24 Elementary: Grades KN-2 ........................................... 50 Dress Attire ...................................................................... 24 Elementary: Grades 3-5 .............................................. 52 Gang-Related/Gang-Like Activity ................................... 24 Secondary: Grades 6-12 ............................................. 54 Technology Resource Use .............................................. 25 Clarifying Information.................................................. 56 In-School Alternative/Alternative Placement .................56 Field Trips/Extracurricular Activities .............................. 26 Academic Dishonesty Protocol ...................................... 58 Attendance ...................................................................... 26 Bus Safety Violation Matrix ........................................... 59 Bus Behavior & Safety ..................................................... 29 Tardy Policy .................................................................... 60 Disciplinary Processes & Procedures ............................ 63 Artist: Hilal, 6th Grade, Gauger-Cobbs Middle School STUDENT & FAMILY RIGHTS Appeals and Grievances ................................................ 78 Art Teacher: SoYoung Park-Bovee Right to Freedom of Expression .................................... 31 Right to Participate in Patriotic Exercises .................... 31 APPENDICES Right to Conduct Activites in School Buildings ............ 31 Beliefs of the Board ....................................................... 82 Right to Freedom from Unreasonable CSD Policy on Firearm Possession ............................... 83 INTRODUCTION Search and Seizure of Property ................................. 31 CSD Drug and Alcohol Policy ........................................ 84 Right to Freedom from Corporal Punishment .............. 32 CSD Educational Technology Right to Due Process & Appeal ...................................... 32 Acceptable Use by Students ...................................... 86 Right to Freedom from Harassment & Discrimination . 32 CSD Choice Policy .......................................................... 88 Right to Confidentiality & Access to Student Records . 32 CSD Bullying Policy ........................................................ 91 Right to Freedom from Unreasonable Punishment ..... 32 CSD Policy on Student Records and Information ........ 98 Right to Grading Policy Notification .............................. 32 CSD Policy on Teen Dating Violence and Sexual Assault ....................................................102 Right to Student Government ........................................ 33 CSD Policy on Suicide Prevention ............................... 105 Right to Report Harassment/Bullying/Cyberbullying ... 33 CSD Policy on Parent Opt Out of Standardized Testing ................................................ 107 GLOSSARY 4 | CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT 2020-2021 STUDENT MANUAL | 5 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD AND THE SUPERINTENDENT INTRODUCTION Dear Christina School District Students and Parents/Guardians: Welcome to the Christina School District Student Manual! We encourage you to read this booklet and become familiar with its contents. This manual outlines the responsibilities and expectations the District has for all students and staff, and also provides information about the rights and resources available to all students and their families. We continue to involve students, parents, staff, administrators, and members of the public in developing the Student Manual, now in its sixth year of publication. We are excited to continue the availability of the Student Manual electronically this year. The online version of the Student Manual is accessible directly from any device from the District website at www.christinak12.org/StudentManual or from the Christina School District app available free from iTunes or Google Play. The electronic version allows you to access individual sections of the manual through direct links and it is also searchable. Our goal is to continue to make the Christina School District a place where