Real Salt Lake Academy High School Student/Parent Handbook 2017-2018 Contents Mission ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 Vision .......................................................................................................................................................... 6 Adoption of School Rules and Procedures ................................................................................................. 6 Written Notice and Posting of School Rules and Procedures .................................................................... 7 Record Retention ........................................................................................................................................ 7 ACADEMIC PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................................... 8 Diploma Options for the Graduating Class: 2017-2019 ............................................................................. 8 Diploma Options for the Graduating Class: Beginning 2020 ...................................................................... 9 Tracks of Study ......................................................................................................................................... 10 Credit Shortage Option ............................................................................................................................. 10 Report to Parents ..................................................................................................................................... 11 Concurrent Enrollment Courses ............................................................................................................... 11 Grading Scale ............................................................................................................................................ 11 General Teacher Grading Practices .......................................................................................................... 12 Schedule Changes ..................................................................................................................................... 13 Guidance ................................................................................................................................................... 13 Withdrawal from School........................................................................................................................... 13 Field Trip Policy ......................................................................................................................................... 14 Student Check-Out End-of-Year ............................................................................................................... 14 DAILY PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................................... 14 Block Scheduling ....................................................................................................................................... 14 Class Schedule Times ................................................................................................................................ 14 Late Start Friday ....................................................................................................................................... 15 Breakfast and Lunch ................................................................................................................................. 15 Hall Pass .................................................................................................................................................... 15 Driving/Parking Lot ................................................................................................................................... 16 Visitors ...................................................................................................................................................... 16 Lockers ...................................................................................................................................................... 16 STUDENT ACTIVITIES ................................................................................... 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STUDENT FEES .......................................................................................................................................... 16 PROCEDURES FOR ATTENDANCE (TRUANCY) ........................................................................................... 17 Attendance Definitions ............................................................................................................................. 18 Attendance Procedure for Making up Work do to Absences .................................................................. 18 Attendance Procedure for School Based Activity and Extracurricular Activities. .................................... 18 Attendance Procedure for Excessive Absences ........................................................................................ 19 Attendance Review Committee Hearing .................................................................................................. 19 Tardy Procedure ....................................................................................................................................... 19 THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT ........................................................................................................... 20 GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION, EXPULSION, OR CHANGE OF PLACEMENT ................................................ 20 AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND OR EXPEL ......................................................................................................... 21 Authority to Suspend and Duration of Suspension for Regular Education Students ............................... 21 Authority to Suspend and Duration of Suspension for Students with Disabilities ................................... 21 Authority to Expel and Duration of Expulsion .......................................................................................... 22 Parental Responsibility ............................................................................................................................. 22 Authority to Institute Change of Placement for Student with Disabilities ........................................ 22 DUE PROCESS FOR SUSPENSIONS OF 10 DAYS OR LESS ........................................................................... 22 DUE PROCESS FOR EXPULSIONS ............................................................................................................... 23 Hearing Procedures .................................................................................................................................. 24 Hearing Rules ............................................................................................................................................ 24 Appeals ..................................................................................................................................................... 25 DUE PROCESS FOR CHANGE OF PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES..................................... 25 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act ................... 25 Drug Testing ............................................................................................................................................. 25 BULLYING, CYBER-BULLYING, HARASSMENT, AND HAZING ..................................................................... 26 Definitions ................................................................................................................................................ 26 Prohibited Conduct .................................................................................................................................. 27 Investigation and Discipline ...................................................................................................................... 27 Reporting Requirement ............................................................................................................................ 27 INVESTIGATIONS....................................................................................................................................... 28 COORDINATION WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT............................................................................................ 28 Investigation Initiated by School Authorities of Criminal Conduct .......................................................... 28 Release of Student to Law Enforcement Authorities ............................................................................... 29 Quelling Disturbances of School Environment ......................................................................................... 29 Coordination of Policies with Law Enforcement Authorities ................................................................... 29 EMERGENCY SAFETY INTERVENTIONS ..................................................................................................... 29 Definitions ...............................................................................................................................................