LAS Student Handbook 2021-2022 Last Updated: August 4, 2021 Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 WELCOME 1.2 SCHOOL GOVERNANCE TODAY 1.3 OUR GUIDING STATEMENTS AND VALUES 1.31 MISSION STATEMENT 1.32 PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES 1.33 CORE VALUES 1.34 LAS LEARNER PROFILE 1.35 LAS SCHOOL PLEDGE 1.36 CORE PRINCIPLES 1.4 PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS 1.5 CONFIDENTIALITY 1.6 RELIGION 1.7 DISCLAIMER 2. RESIDENTIAL LIFE 2.1 ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES 2.11 BEFORE LEAVING LAS 2.12 END- OF- YEAR SHIPPING AND STORAGE 2.13 MID-YEAR SHIPPING AND STORAGE 2.2 WHAT TO BRING 2.21 CLOTHING 2.22 ACTIVITIES CLOTHING 2.23 SKI/SNOWBOARD CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT 2.24 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS TO BRING 2.25 CASUAL DRESS 2.26 FORMAL DRESS FOR BANQUETS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS 2.3 LIVING AT LAS 2.31 DORMITORY PHILOSOPHY 2.32 ABOUT LAS DORMITORIES 2.33 LAS STUDENTS LIVE IN THE FOLLOWING SIX DORMITORIES: 2.34 COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT 2.4 LIVING IN A DORMITORY 2.41 SUPERVISION 2.42 ROOMING ASSIGNMENTS 2.421 Roommates 2.422 Language Considerations 2.423 Mediation 2.43 COOKING, CLEANING AND DECORATING ROOMS 2.431 Cleaning Rooms 2.432 Room Decorations 2.4321 Candles and Open Flames 2.433 Laundry Facilities 2.434 Cooking In The Dormitory 2.4341 Refrigerator Rental Program 2.435 Pets 2.44 GUIDELINES FOR ELECTRONICS 2.441 Computer Usage 2.442 Video Gaming 2.443 Drone Usage 2.444 Audio/Video/Desktop Printing Equipment 2.445 Grade 7, 8, and 9 Electronic Device Policy 2.446 Technology Guidelines for Study Hall 2.45 INAPPROPRIATE DORMITORY VISITS 2.451 Sexual Relations 2.46 SEARCH POLICY 2.47 DAY STUDENTS & FIVE- DAY BOARDERS 2.48 SKI EQUIPMENT 2.5 DORM SCHEDULE 2.51 LEAVING DORMS FOR CLASS 2.52 STUDY HALL 2.53 CHECK INS AND LIGHTS OUT TIMES 2.54 WEEKEND CHECK-IN 2.55 CHECK INS AND LIGHTS OUT 2.6 DINING HALLS AND MEALS 2.61 MEAL OPTIONS 2.62 ETIQUETTE 2.63 OFF- CAMPUS DINING 2.64 GRADE 7 AND 8 MANDATORY MEAL 2.65 GRADE 9 BREAKFAST CHECK IN 3. STUDENT LIFE 3.1 FACULTY FAMILY 3.11 FACULTY FAMILY ADVISING 3.12 FACULTY FAMILY SOCIALIZING 3.13 MISSING FACULTY FAMILY 3.14 CHANGING FACULTY FAMILY 3.15 ASSEMBLIES OR CLASS MEETINGS 3.16 SPECIAL EVENTS 3.2 LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT LAS 3.21 RESIDENTIAL-BASED LEADERSHIP: PREFECTS, AMBASSADORS, & SENIOR PROCTORS 3.22 STUDENT COUNCIL 3.23 THE HONOR COUNCIL 3.24 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 3.25 OTHER LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 3.3 ACTIVITIES 3.31 AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: 3.32 EXEMPTIONS TO THE ACTIVITY REQUIREMENT 3.33 SPRING IB EXAMS 3.34 ATHLETICS 3.341 Sportsmanship 3.342 Fall Sports Teams 3.343 Winter Sports Teams 3.344 Spring Sports Teams 3.345 LAS Team Uniforms 3.346 Player Contracts 3.347 Private Lessons 3.35 ACTIVITY GRADES 3.351 Attendance Policy and Attendance Codes 3.352 Make-up Workout 3.4 SKI TERM 3.41 MODIFIED DAILY SCHEDULE 3.411 Weekend Skiing 3.412 Pre-season Skiing 3.42 SKI AND SNOWBOARD LESSONS AND TRIPS 3.43 SKI AND SNOWBOARD TEAMS 3.44 MOUNTAIN SAFETY 3.441 Skiing or Snowboarding Off-Piste 3.442 Avalanche Awareness and Foundation Course 3.45 NON -SKIING STUDENTS 3.46 DAY STUDENT SKIERS 3.47 GRADE 7 AND 8 SKI PROGRAM 3.5 PASS 3.51 CULTURAL TRIPS 3.511 Previous Cultural Trips Offered 3.52 SCHOOL-SPONSORED WEEKEND PASS PROGRAM 3.53 GRADES 7, 8, & 9 PASS PROCEDURE 3.54 GRADES 10, 11, 12, AND PG PASS PROCEDURE 3.541 Personal Travel Passes 3.542 Personal Pass Dates 3.543 Commendation List 3.544 Day Pass Requirements 3.5441 Day Pass Times 3.545 Overnight Pass Requirements 3.546 Change of Pass Plans: Early Return 3.547 School Response for Late Returns Following Overnight Pass: 3.55 EARLY DEPARTURES AND LATE RETURNS 3.57 SCHOOL BREAKS & PASS ARRANGEMENTS 3.571 Departure 3.573 Winter Break Pass—Inclement Weather Plan 3.574 Arrival 3.576 Airport Booth 3.577 School Closure 3.6 STUDENT HEALTH 3.61 ON- CAMPUS HEALTH CENTER 3.611 Contacting the LAS Health Center 3.612 Clinic Hours and Doctor Clinic 3.62 SCHOOL HEALTH PLAN 3.621 Medical Records 3.622 Confidentiality 3.63 OFF-CAMPUS MEDICAL CARE 3.64 ILLNESS ON A SCHOOL DAY 3.65 EXCUSED FROM CLASSES 3.651 Health Promotion 3.66 ILLNESS AT NIGHT OR ON THE WEEKEND 3.67 MEDICATIONS 3.68 MEDICAL CONDITIONS REQUIRING ADVANCED CARE 3.69 PERSONAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL COUNSELING 3.7 SAFETY & SECURITY 3.71 LAS CHILD PROTECTION POLICY 3.72 SECURITY 3.73 PERSONAL SAFETY 3.74 FIRE SAFETY 3.75 THEFT, SECURITY, PROTECTION, & INSURANCE 3.8 PERSONAL CONDUCT 3.81 EXPECTATIONS OF CIVILITY AT LAS 3.811 Personal Clothing 3.812 General Conduct 3.82 RESPONSE FROM THE SCHOOL 3.821 Merits 3.8211 LAS Discipline Philosophy 3.8212 Reflection and Restoration 3.82121 Flow Chart of the Reflective and Restorative Process 3.8213 Student Accountability 3.8214 Repeated Difficulty with Community Standards 3.8216 Failure to Meet an Improvement Plan 3.822 Non-negotiable Community Expectations 3.8221 Flow chart for Non-negotiable Community Expectations 3.8222 Consequence System 3.82221 Potential Consequences for Actions 3.83 RESPONSE FROM THE SCHOOL 3.831 Glossary of Terms 3.832 Special Notes of serving Consequences 3.84 BULLYING, SEXUAL HARASSMENT, AND ENDANGERING OTHERS & YOURSELF 3.841 Bullying 3.842 Sexual Harassment 3.846 Responding to Sexual Harassment and Bullying 3.845 Consent 3.843 Endangering Others & Yourself 3.844 Off Campus Expectations 3.8441 Conduct on Cultural Trips 3.8442 Off-campus Suspensions and School Trips 3.85 RACISM AND BIGOTRY 3.851 Racism and Bigotry 3.8511 Identity-Based Slurs 3.86 FIGHTING AND VIOLENCE 3.861 Firearms or Weapons 3.87 ALCOHOL, SUBSTANCE-FREE LIVING, AND DRUG TESTING 3.871 Alcohol 3.8711 Alcohol Possession 3.8712 Alcohol Privilege 3.8713 Alcohol in The Cave 3.872 Drugs 3.873 Tobacco 3.8731 Nicotine Use 3.8732 Possession of Nicotine Products 3.8733 Suspicion of Smoking 3.8734 Group of Nicotine Users 3.8736 Nicotine Users on or Between School Grounds 3.8737 Smoking in the Dorm 3.8738 Vaping in the Dorm 3.88 THEFT 3.89 LAS STUDENT CONDUCT CODE 3.891 Honor Council Appeal 3.892 The Honor Council Process 3.9 PERSONAL ACCOUNTS & FINANCIAL SERVICES 3.91 TUITION & PERSONAL ACCOUNT DEPOSIT 3.911 Non-payment 3.92 POCKET MONEY 3.93 MAJOR PURCHASES/EQUIPMENT RENTAL 3.94 CAMPUS STORE 3.95 COMMUNICATIONS (CELL PHONES/MOBILE PHONES/SMART PHONES) 3.96 WITHDRAWALS 4. ACADEMICS 4.1 ACADEMIC INFORMATION 4.11 GENERAL INFORMATION 4.12 COURSE REGISTRATION 4.121 Departmental Placement Testing 4.122 Schedule Changes for AP classes and LAS Diploma Classes 4.123 Schedule Changes in the IB Diploma 4.124 Disclaimer 4.13 ATTENDANCE POLICY 4.131 Tardies 4.132 Medical Appointments 4.133 Health Absences 4.134 Disciplinary Sanctions - Absences 4.135 Make Up Work Policy 4.14 ASSESSMENT AT LAS 4.141 Purpose of Assessment 4.142 Principle: Effective Assessment 4.143 LAS Grading Policy 4.1431 What is Included in Academic Grades? 4.1432 What is Not Included in Academic Grades? 4.1433 How Are Academic Grades Calculated? 4.144 The Assessment Criteria 4.1441 Academic Grading 4.1442 LAS and IB Grading Scales What is Standards-Based Grading? Key Skills 4.145 Retaking Assessments, Missing Work, Plagiarism 4.1451 Procedures & Consequences for Missing Assignment Deadlines 4.146 Academic Integrity and Plagiarism 4.147 Grades 11-12 4.148 Grades 11-12 AP 4.15 MARKING PERIODS 4.16 ROLLING ADMISSION AND SEMESTER CREDIT 4.17 DISMISSAL/EXTENDED ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL AND EXAMS 4.18 HOMEWORK AND TESTING POLICY 4.181 Study Skills and Student Responsibilities at LAS 4.182 Deadlines in the Diploma Years Program 4.19 DRESS CODE 4.151 Philosophy 4.152 Our School Uniform 4.2 GRADUATION INFORMATION 4.21 PROGRAMS OF STUDY 4.211 LAS Diploma for ELA 4.2111 ELA Placement Policy 4.212 LAS Diploma 4.213 LAS High School Diploma with Optional AP Courses 4.214 International Baccalaureate (IB) 4.22 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 4.3 ACADEMIC SUPPORT 4.31 ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS 4.32 TUTORING, MENTORING, AND EXTRA LESSONS 4.321 Tutoring 4.322 Mentoring 4.323 Extra Lessons 4.324 LAS students having tutoring, mentoring, or extra lessons must observe the following guidelines 4.33 LEARNING SUPPORT 4.331 Overview 4.332 Entry into the Learning Support Program 4.333 Individual Learning Plan (ILP) 4.334 Learning Support Pathways 4.335 Changes to the Individual Learning Plan 4.336 Additional Support Outside of the Learning Support Program 4.337 Accommodations for Outside Assessments 4.338 Learning Support and the IB Diploma (IB) Programme at LAS 4.3381 IBO Testing Accommodations 4.34 LIBRARY 4.35 UNIVERSITY ADVISING DEPARTMENT 5. TECHNOLOGY 5.1 LAS RESPONSIBLE USE POLICY 5.11 DEFINITIONS 5.12 DIGITAL CITIZEN 5.13 EXPECTATIONS 5.14 USER ACCESS AND EXPLANATION OF GUIDELINES 5.15 DEVICE RESPONSIBILITY 5.151 Ownership of Device 5.152 Responsibility for the Device 5.153 Responsibility for Electronic Data 5.16 PERSONAL USE OF LAS TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES 5.17 CONTENT FILTERING 5.18 MONITORING 5.2 LAS SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY 5.21 PERSONAL USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA 5.22 GUIDELINES FOR THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA 5.23 SOCIAL MEDIA MONITORING 5.24 BREACH OF THIS POLICY 5.3 IT OPERATIONS 5.31 IT SUPPORT 5.32 REPAIRS 5.33 EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION 5.34 EQUIPMENT COLLECTION 5.35 IT RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION 6.