STUDENT / PARENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SECTION 1: IDYLLWILD ARTS – AT A GLANCE 9 A. Mission Statement of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation 9 B. The Arts Academy Program and Educational Philosophy 9 C. Idyllwild Core Values 9 D. Community Ethos: 11 E. Notice of Non-Discrimination Policy 11 F. Parent Responsibilities 11 SECTION 2: IAA – INSTRUCTION 12 A. Course Structure 12 B. IAA Expected School-Wide Learning Results (ESLR) 12 C. Enrollment and Graduation Requirements 13 D. Graduation Requirements 14 E. Grade Levels 14 F. Change of Arts Major 14 G. Required Testing 14 H. Summer Coursework 15 SECTION 3: SPECIALIZED CURRICULUM 15 A. Private Music Instruction 15 B. English as a Second Language 15 SECTION 4: GRADING POLICIES 16 A. Grading 16 B. Grade Point Average 16 C. Class Rank 17 D. Incomplete Grades 17 E. Auditing Classes 17 F. Scholastic Probation 17 G. Artistic Probation 17 SECTION 5: SCHOLASTIC HONORS 18 A. Scholar Distinction 18 B. Honor Roll 18 C. National Honor Society 18 D. Awards 18 2 SECTION 6: ARTS AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT SYSTEMS 19 A. Advisor Program Mission 19 B. Parent/Teacher Conferences 19 C. Daytime Study Hall 20 D. Resource Center 20 E. Faculty Office Hours 20 F. The Writing Tutors 20 G. SAT Review 20 H. College Counseling 21 I. Library 21 J. Gallery Exhibitions 21 K. Practice Rooms and Studios 22 SECTION 7: PARENT VOLUNTEERING 22 A. Volunteering on Campus 22 B. Join the Associates 22 SECTION 8: ATTENDANCE AND AWAY PERMISSION POLICIES 23 A. Attendance 23 B. Excused Absences 23 C. Extended Absence 24 D. Exempt Absence 24 E. Unexcused Absence 25 F. Online Attendance 25 G. Absences Related to Auditions 25 H. Tardiness 26 I. Closed Weekends 26 J. Vacations 26 K. Homestays 26 L. Away Permission for Trips Not Organized by IAA 27 SECTION 9: STUDENT SERVICES 28 A. Staffing 28 B. Food Service 28 C. Transportation 29 SECTION 10: HEALTH SERVICES 29 A. Health Services Requirements 30 B. Hours of Operation 30 C. Clinic Services 31 D. Hospital Services 31 3 E. Emergency services 31 F. Illness procedure 31 G. Medication Services 32 H. Electric Scooters 33 I. Consent to Treat 33 J. Immunizations 33 K. Custody Information and Family Contact Information 33 L. Flu Permission Form 33 M. Student Medical Coverage 33 N. Guidance and Counseling 34 P. Safe Harbor Policy 35 Q. Medical Leave of Absence 37 R. Reasonable Accommodations Policy 37 SECTION 11: SAFETY GUIDELINES AND SECURITY 38 A. Fire Safety Guidelines 38 B. Fire Drills and Disaster Preparedness 39 C. Security on Campus 39 SECTION 12: ADDITIONAL SERVICES 39 A. Bookstore 39 B. Student Incidental Accounts and Required Deposit 39 C. Cash 39 D. Student Identification Badges 40 E. Mail and Post Services 40 F. Telephone & Internet Services 40 G. Electronic Communications Resources and Email Use Policies 41 H. Social Media 43 SECTION 13: STUDENT LIFE 45 A. Dormitory Supervision 45 B. Prefect Program 45 C. Privacy 45 D. Dorm Safety 46 E. Dorm Theft 46 SECTION 14: RESIDENTIAL LIFE EXPECTATIONS 46 A. Roommates 46 B. Dorm Rules 47 C. Quiet Hours, Dorm Curfew, and Room Curfew 47 D. Lights-Out Policy 48 E. Routine Room Inspections 48 4 F. Breakfast Check In 48 G. Weekend Daytime Check-In 48 H. Dorm Visitation Policy 48 I. Television, Gaming, and Movies 49 J. Refrigerators and Food 49 K. Displays of Inappropriate Material 50 L. Gambling, Pets, Tattooing, and Piercing 50 M. Dorm Meetings 50 N. Room Keys 50 O. Dorms and School Property 50 P. Personal Property 51 Q. Laundry Facilities 51 SECTION 15: STUDENT PRIVILEGES 51 A. Town Privileges 51 B. Senior Privileges 51 SECTION 16: CAMPUS LIFE 52 A. Student Activities 52 B. Student Council 52 C. Automobiles 52 D. Cell Phones 52 E. Biking, Jogging, Hiking, and Walking and Prohibited Areas 53 F. Dress 54 G. Religious Practices 54 H. Visitor Policy 54 SECTION 17: DAY STUDENTS 55 A. Communication 55 B. Day Student Policies 55 C. Lockers and School Property 55 D. Day Student Driving and Parking 55 SECTION 18: CODE OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE 56 A. Code of Conduct 56 B. Student Discipline 57 C. Expulsion / Dismissal 57 D. Separation and Appeal Guidelines 58 E. Consequences 59 F. In-School Suspension 60 G. Dorm Consequences 60 H. Idyllwild Arts Academy Online Learning Code of Conduct 60 5 SECTION 19: POLICIES 62 A. Directory 62 B. Academic Honesty 62 C. Smoking Policy 63 D. Drug and Alcohol Policy 63 E. Prohibited Items 64 F. Search and Seizure Policy 64 G. Sexual Conduct 64 H. Disclosure and Reporting to Colleges 66 I. Bullying 66 J. Harassment/Assault,Discrimination, and Retaliation Prevention Policy 68 K. Title IX 72 L. Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination 73 M. Title IX Complaint Form 89 N. Policy Against Age Discrimination (For Students) 90 O. Reasonable Accommodation of Disabilities (For Students) 90 P. Title VI Non-Discrimination Policy 92 Q. Communicable Disease Policy 92 SECTION 20: CAMPUS PHONE DIRECTORY 94 REVISIONS AND UPDATES 95 6 Changing lives through the transformative power of art. Dear Students and Parents: At Idyllwild Arts, we are proud of the heritage of excellence that is the educational cornerstone for our students and School community. Our campus, spanning 200 acres in the pines of the San Jacinto Mountains, provides the perfect hub for students to hone their skills and to develop a deep sense of their interests, unique abilities and aspirations. Idyllwild Arts is unparalleled in its ability to offer a first-class preparatory academic curriculum while also providing pre-professional training in the arts. The greater region of Southern California is IAA’s “open textbook” and provides numerous opportunities for our students to further interact with professional artists and industry leaders. The faculty and administration at the Academy are the first to admit that our students engage in a rigorous schedule. Dedication to work in the arts and academics is vital to the spirit of Idyllwild Arts Academy. Students are asked to meet high standards of achievement and are given the encouragement they need to succeed. The goal of the Academy is to provide an open and supportive environment in which students may comfortably balance their self-expression with what is expected of them. New students will notice the accelerated pace that is kept on campus; however, they will quickly see that a structured day is simply a necessity in order to be successful. This does not mean there is not time for spontaneity, for listening to music, for making friendships, for enjoying the surroundings and so on. The faculty are involved with student life on campus and are very interested in keeping spirits high and stress levels low. The concept of “changing lives” is an integral part of the mission of the Academy and can only be achieved through the cooperation of all members of our School community. It requires flexibility, tolerance, patience, understanding, vision, appreciation and acceptance among students, their families, faculty and staff. It also includes an acceptance of a common code of conduct as delineated in this Handbook and Curriculum Guide. We ask that students and parents carefully read the contents of this document; it clearly defines the principles, details and the spirit of the IAA community. Welcome to the 2020-21 school year. Whether you are new to the Academy or returning for another great year, we wish everyone a successful journey toward academic excellence, artistic development and personal growth. Warm Regards, Pamela Jordan, President Idyllwild Arts Foundation 7 Dear Parents and Students: Welcome to Idyllwild Arts Academy. Our mission is “Changing lives through the transformative power of art.” We affect transformation in our community by encouraging young people to pursue the arts together. Through dedicated study and practice, our students push through obstacles to find they are capable of more than they ever thought possible. Pursuing art and academics at the same time can seem overwhelming, but this year's virtual start to the school year poses extra challenges. This handbook provides resources to support you and help you find balance. Although structuring your day will help you succeed and ease your stress, yo u will also have time for spontaneity and socializing. Making friends and building rapport with your teachers will help you engage and enjoy a sense of belonging to the community. Making healthy choices can be hard, but this handbook can guide you to good decisions and help you avoid distractions from your art. Idyllwild Arts rules and policies aim to ensure student safety and the strength of the community, which relies on individuals showing empathy, respect, and c onsideration for one another. The procedures outlined in this handbook resulted from listening to all Idyllwild Arts s takeholders, including students. We continue to invite our students to speak out about what they need to ensure their wellbeing. Looking forward to the school year and all it will bring, Marianne Kent-Stoll Head of School 8 SECTION 1: IDYLLWILD ARTS – AT A GLANCE A. Mission Statement of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation Changing lives through the transformative power of art. B. The Arts Academy Program and Educational Philosophy The Arts Academy is a selective boarding high school for talented students from the United States and countries around the world. Specialized arts education is the single most appropriate description of Idyllwild Arts Academy. Serious, intensive study of the arts is the purpose of the School. The distinguished, artistic faculty shares the importance, the integrity, the historical significance, and the joy of the arts with their students. At the same time, faculty demand that students demonstrate dedication to learning and mastering the technical requirements and basic skills necessary to succeed in production and presentation.