Navajo Preparatory School is recognized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering a Diploma Programme. The IB offers high quality programmes of international education to a worldwide community of schools to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. For further information about the IB, visit http://www.ibo.org. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Jennifer D. Laughter Charley Long, Sr. Northern Navajo Agency Eastern Navajo Agency Anderson Yazzie, Jr. Sherrick Roanhorse Central & Western Navajo Agencies Ft. Defiance Navajo Agency Tyra Nicolay Student Senate (Ad-Hoc Member) Based on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Navajo Preparatory School, Inc. prohibits any type of discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, religious persuasion or age. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. Accredited By AdvancED/North Central Association NM Public Education Department Navajo Preparatory School, Inc. 1220 West Apache Street Farmington, New Mexico 87401 Tel: (505) 326-6571 Fax: (505) 564-8099 www.navajoprep.com NPS Board of Trustees reserves the right to revise Community Handbook in the best interest of students without notice. This handbook is periodically reviewed and approved by NPS Board of Trustees, administration and PAC to ensure the policies and procedures do not compromise the right of each individual student. Board Approved: July 12, 2016 WELCOME .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 HISTORY ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 SCHOOL GOVERNANCE ................................................................................................................................................... 6 MISSION STATEMENT ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 SCHOOL SYMBOLS............................................................................................................................................................ 7 CORE VALUES: IB LEARNER PROFILE ............................................................................................................................ 8 POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE ............................................................................................................................................ 9 Social Environment ........................................................................................................................................................... 9 CODE OF CONDUCT ........................................................................................................................................................ 10 FACULTY .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11 STAFF DIRECTORY ............................................................................................................................................................ 12 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES ............................................................................................................................................... 13 OFFICE OF THE HEAD OF SCHOOL ............................................................................................................................... 13 OFFICE OF BUSINESS & FINANCE ................................................................................................................................. 13 Student Fees .................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Payment of Fees ............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Payment Plan ................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Late Fees ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Dishonored Payments .................................................................................................................................................... 14 OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES .................................................................................................................................. 14 OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF INSTRUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 14 OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF STUDENT LIFE ..................................................................................................................... 14 OFFICE OF IB DIPLOMA PROMGRAMME AND ASSISTANT DEAN OF INSTRUCTION ............................................... 14 OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS ..................................................................................................... 15 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ........................................................................................................................................ 15 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION .................................................................................................. 15 CAMPUS SECURITY......................................................................................................................................................... 15 STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................................................................ 16 Student Rights ................................................................................................................................................................ 16 Student Responsibilities ................................................................................................................................................. 16 PARENT/GUARDIAN RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES ...................................................................................................... 17 Parent/Guardian Rights .................................................................................................................................................. 17 Parent/Guardian Responsibilities ................................................................................................................................... 17 PARENT/GUARDIAN ORGANIZATIONS.......................................................................................................................... 18 Parent Advisory Council (PAC) ...................................................................................................................................... 18 Indian Education Committee (IEC) ................................................................................................................................. 18 PARENT/GUARDIAN AND SCHOOL COMPACT ............................................................................................................. 18 School Responsibilities ................................................................................................................................................... 18 PARENT/GUARDIAN CONCERN PROCESS ................................................................................................................... 20 ACADEMIC PROGRAM ....................................................................................................................................................... 21 PROGRAM OF STUDY ..................................................................................................................................................... 21 IB Diploma Programme .................................................................................................................................................. 21 IB Admission Requirements ........................................................................................................................................... 21 Course Pathways ............................................................................................................................................................ 21 Dual Credit College Courses .......................................................................................................................................... 22 Navajo Preparatory School | Community Handbook | 2016-2017 1 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................................... 23 College Preparation Expectations .................................................................................................................................. 23 Graduation Requirements .............................................................................................................................................