Family Handbook (PDF)

1 Directory Dr. David Clark - Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kwame Williams – Assistant Superintendent – Grades K – 5 Dr. Alphonso Evans – Assistant Superintendent – Middle School East Campus West Campus Building A-225 E. Fifth Street Building A-2730 Bethel Rd Innovation Hall Adventure Hall Chester, PA 19013 Chester, PA 19013 Jessica Reynolds, Principal Dominique Taylor, Principal Grades K-5 Grades K-5 Building B-214 E. Fifth Street Building B–2730 Bethel Rd Curiosity Hall Freedom Hall Chester, PA 19013 Chester, PA 19013 Melvyn Burroughs, Principal Fatima Smith, Principal Grades K-5 Grades K-5 Building C-315 E. Fifth Street Building C–2730 Bethel Rd Courtesy Hall Imagination Hall Chester, PA 19013 Chester, PA 19013 Nancy Bratton, Principal Donyatta Tinson-Smith, Principal Grades K-5 Grades K-5 Building D-405 Madison Street Aston Campus Kindness Hall Achievement Hall Chester, PA 19013 200 Commerce Drive Timika Mills, Principal Aston, PA 19014 Grades K-5 Nicole Patterson, Principal – 6th Phil Mitner, Asst. Principal – 6th Upland Campus Dontae Wilson, Principal – 7th Knowledge Hall Jillian Thero, Asst. Principal - 7th 11th & Main Street Kelly Bourne, Principal – 8th Upland, PA 19015 Meghan Sgro, Asst. Principal - 8th Daniel Babiak, Principal Grades K-5 Fax: (610) 876-5716 (East) Fax: (610) 477- 3056 (West) Fax: (610) 499-1757 (Upland) Fax: (610) 455-4276 (Aston) Phone: (610) 447-0400 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Parent & Family Engagement ........................................................................................................... 5 Dress Code ........................................................................................................................................... 6 Visitors ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Video Camera Surveillance .............................................................................................................. 8 School Hours ....................................................................................................................................... 8 Dismissal/Early Dismissal/Appointments .................................................................................... 8 Student Attendance ........................................................................................................................... 9 Long Term Illness/Absence ............................................................................................................. 9 Reporting a Child’s Illness ................................................................................................................ 9 Meals ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 School Nurse..................................................................................................................................... 10 Immunizations and Health Records ............................................................................................ 10 Health Examinations and Screenings .......................................................................................... 12 Cell Phones, Electronics, and Toys .............................................................................................. 13 Recess ................................................................................................................................................ 13 Riding the Bus .................................................................................................................................. 13 Bus Rules ........................................................................................................................................... 14 No Temporary Transportation Changes .................................................................................... 14 Snow Closings .................................................................................................................................. 14 Volunteers ......................................................................................................................................... 14 Student Behavior ............................................................................................................................. 14 Student Code of Conduct ............................................................................................................... 15 Bullying/Cyber-Bullying Policy Statement ................................................................................ 15 Misuse of School Computer by Students ................................................................................... 15 Attendance Guide Principle .......................................................................................................... 15 Homework ........................................................................................................................................ 16 Student Services Department ....................................................................................................... 16 Individual Educational Plans (IEP’s) ............................................................................................ 16 Classroom Visitations..................................................................................................................... 16 Grading System ................................................................................................................................ 16 Promotion/Retention ...................................................................................................................... 17 Graduation Requirements ............................................................................................................. 17 Crisis Plan ......................................................................................................................................... 18 3 ATTACHMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Attachment A – Title 1 Parent & Family Engagement Notification Requirements ............ 19 ∎ Title 1 Compact ……………………………………………………………………………………. 21 Attachment B – Student Attendance and Punctuality Policy ................................................. 22 Attachment C – Student Attendance Guidelines ....................................................................... 23 Attachment D – Electronic Devices by Students Policy .......................................................... 30 Attachment E – Student Code of Conduct .................................................................................. 32 Suspension Guidelines & Best Practices SpEd Students .......................................................... 43 Student Virtual/Remote Learning Supplement ......................................................................... 44 Additional Prohibited CCCS Students Code of Conduct Acts ................................................ 45 Student Code of Conduct Definitions ......................................................................................... 46 Attachment F – Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Policy ................................................... 52 Care of School Property Acknowledgement ...................................................................... 65 Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Policy Acknowledgement (Student User Agreement) ...…………………………………………………………………………………….…. 66 Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Policy Acknowledgement (Parent/Guardian User Agreement) ........................................................................................................................67 Attachment G – Bullying/Cyberbullying Policy ....................................................................... 68 Attachment H – Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) ..................... 70 Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) ........................................................................ 71 Attachment I – Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Policy ......................................... 75 Attachment J - Remote Access & Monitoring of School Issued Technology .................... 79 Attachment K – Wireless Reading Devices Policy .................................................................... 82 Attachment L – Prohibition from Recording Policy ................................................................ 84 Attachment M - Opt-Out Notice -Exemption from Specific Instruction .............................. 87 Attachment N – Student Assistance Program – Board of Trustees Policy .......................... 88 Attachment O – Board of Trustees – Foster Care Policy ......................................................... 90 Attachment P - Custody/Subpoena/Domestic Matters ........................................................... 94 Attachment Q – Diabetes Medication, Equipment, and Self-Administration Policy .......... 95 Attachment R – Homeless Student Policy ............................................................................... .102 *The attachments listed in red requires your signature. 4 INTRODUCTION DEAR FAMILY, Welcome back to Chester Community Charter School, and for our new student fAmilies, welcome to our school. By joining the Chester Community Charter School family, you hAve become part of a network of people who have dedicated their professional lives to helping children reach their full potential. Our school

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