Student/Parent Handbook 2020-2021 11025 Magnolia Dr, Cleveland, OH, 44106 (440) 423 8801 http://masteryschool.hawken.edu/ Updated: 9.17.2020 Table of Contents Greetings from the Director of the Mastery School ​3 How We’ll Work Together Best ​4 Important Contacts ​5 Administrative Council ​6 Hawken School Board of Trustees ​7 Purpose, Promise & Principles ​8 The Mastery School’s Academic Program Overview ​9 Schedule ​10 Mastery Credits & Crediting ​12 Progress Reporting and the Crediting Process ​12 Homework Philosophy ​13 Books & Supplies ​13 Technology at Hawken ​14 School Culture ​15 Our Commitment to Equity ​15 Integrity Code ​15 Health Services ​16 Medication Policy ​16 Emergency Forms ​17 Key Policies and Procedures ​18 Navigating our City Campus Safely ​18 Dress Code ​18 Transportation & Parking ​19 Arrival & Departure Procedures ​19 Student Attendance ​19 Absences ​20 Late Arrival & Early Dismissal Policies ​20 Unauthorized Tardiness ​20 Student Life ​21 Co-Curriculars ​21 Athletics ​21 Dining Services ​22 Food Allergy Awareness ​22 Lockers ​23 Community Guidelines & Behavioral Expectations ​24 Discipline ​24 1 Restorative Justice Conferencing ​24 Student Conduct ​25 Student Expectations ​25 Boundaries of Responsibility (Proximity Rule) ​26 Policy for Alcohol & Other Drugs ​26 Voluntary Disclosure ​26 Harassment Protocol ​27 Suspension & Expulsion ​27 Reporting of Disciplinary Incidents to Colleges and Universities ​28 COVID-19 Policies ​29 Appendix A: Hawken School Harassment Protocol ​30 Prohibition against Harassment ​30 Definition of Harassment ​30 Reporting a Complaint ​30 Resolution Procedure ​31 Appendix B: Hawken School Diversity Statement ​32 Appendix C: Technology Acceptable Use Policy ​33 Non-exhaustive List of Unauthorized Usages and Prohibited Behaviors ​33 Preservation of Resources ​35 Additional Questions/Concerns ​35 2 Greetings from the Director of the Mastery School September 2020 This handbook, like our school itself, is a work in progress. At a school that deeply values iteration, process, and human-centered design, we enter this year eager to partner with our Founding Class students and families. We intend for students to play a central role in developing and upholding community agreements for how we behave and treat each other, and we’ve designed our schedule and calendar to allow that to happen. As we build the Mastery School of Hawken, we recognize this once in a generation opportunity to rethink high school from the ground up. In every aspect of the school, it is our intent to keep only the practices that are truly conducive to individual growth for each young person, and rethink the rest. With a keen awareness of the history of schools and their challenges in serving students well, we are deeply committed to building an inclusive culture where every student is known, heard, and valued and has the support to grow. In order for that growth to occur for each young person in a healthy way, schools and families need to work in partnership with mutual respect and understanding. We look forward to building and partnering with you throughout this first year. Julia Griffin Director of the Mastery School of Hawken 3 How We’ll Work Together Best Hawken School follows the National Association of Independent Schools' Principles of Good Practices as stated below. These guidelines and more can also be found at nais.org. Parents and independent schools work ​ ​ together to create and sustain effective partnerships. The following principles of good practice describe the respective roles and responsibilities of both partners. Parents Working with Schools 1. Parents recognize that effective partnerships are characterized by clearly defined responsibilities, a shared commitment to collaboration, open lines of communication, mutual respect, and a common vision of the goals to be reached 2. In selecting an independent school, parents seek an optimal match for the needs of the student, their own expectations, and the philosophy and programs of the school. 3. Parents are familiar with and support the school's policies and procedures. 4. Parents provide a home environment that supports the development of positive learning attitudes and habits. 5. Parents involve themselves in the life of the school. 6. Parents seek and value the school's perspective on the student. 7. When concerns arise, parents seek information directly from the school, consulting with those best able to address the concerns. 8. Parents share with the school any religious, cultural, medical, or personal information that the school may need to serve the student best. Schools Working with Parents 1. The school recognizes that effective partnerships are characterized by clearly defined responsibilities, a shared commitment to collaboration, open lines of communication, mutual respect, and a common vision of the goals to be reached. 2. The school clearly and fully presents its philosophy, program, and practices to parents during the admission process and encourages dialogue that clarifies parental expectations and aspirations for the student. 3. The school seeks and values the parents' perspective on the student. 4. Teachers and administrators are accessible to parents and model candid and open dialogue. 5. The school keeps parents well informed through systematic reports, conferences, publications, and informal conversations. 6. The school defines clearly how it involves parents when considering major decisions that affect the school community. 7. The school offers and supports a variety of parent education opportunities. 8. The school suggests effective ways for parents to support the educational process. 9. The school actively seeks the knowledge it needs to work effectively with a diverse parent body. 4 Important Contacts Julia Griffin, Director of the Mastery School D. Scott Looney, Head of School ​ ​ [email protected] [email protected] (440) 423-2144 (440) 423-2925 Ambrose Faturoti, Dean of Students Renee Bischoff, Director of College Counseling ​ ​ [email protected] [email protected] ​ (440) 423-4446 x484 (440) 423-2089 Ashley Poklar, School Psychologist Karrie Chounet, College Office Coordinator ​ ​ [email protected] [email protected] (440) 423-2085 (440) 423-2916 Gail Burns, University Circle Campus Nurse Jim Doyle, Director of Athletics ​ ​ [email protected] [email protected] (440) 423-8802 (440) 423-2108 Rasa Drane, Director of Admission for the Mastery Clarence Bonner, Director of Transportation and ​ ​ School Summer Programs [email protected] [email protected] (440) 423-2039 (440) 423-2941 Terry Dubow, Director of Special Projects Kathy O’Neal, Assistant Head of School for ​ ​ (Communications for the Mastery School) Enrollment Management [email protected] [email protected] (440) 423-2913 (440) 423-2992 Mindy Roth, Office Manager & Admission ​ Information Sources for School Closings Coordinator Mastery School Website: www.masteryschool.hawken.edu ​ ​ [email protected] Hawken Website: www.hawken.edu (440) 423-8801 ​ ​ i-Alert: www.wkyc.com/ialert ​ ​ TV Stations: Channels 3, 5, 8, 23, 19, 43 ​ Radio Stations: 640 AM (WHLO), 1100 AM (WTAM), ​ 96.5 FM (WAKS), 98.1 FM (WKDD), 99.5 FM (WGAR), 105.7 FM (WMJI), 106.5 FM (WMVX) 5 Administrative Council The Administrative Council is the core group of administrative leaders representing the various departments within Hawken School. The Council, chaired by the Head of School, meets on a regular basis to form policy and establish short- and long-term goals for the School. D. Scott Looney (Leslie Short) Garet Libbey (Matt) ​ ​ ​ Head of School Associate Head of School for Program (440) 423-2092; (440) 423-2925; [email protected] Mobile: (216)13 [email protected] Mobile: (216) 905-6419 ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​​ 10-3360 Courtney Martin Chuck Debelak (Helene) Director of the Lower School ​​ Head of School (440) 423-2122; [email protected] Mobile: (216)1 ​​ ​ ​ ​ Birchwood School of Hawken (216) 251-2321; 538-3533 ​​ [email protected] Mobile: (216)18 ​​ ​ ​ 49-7460 Kathy O’Neal (Margarito Gonzalez) ​ Assistant Head of School for Enrollment Management Helene Debelak (Chuck) (440) 423-2992; [email protected] ​​ ​ ​ Director of Curriculum Birchwood School of Hawken (216) 251-2321; [email protected] Sam Steinhouse (Susan) ​ ​ Mobile: (216)1870-3344 Chief Financial Officer ​​ ​ ​​​ (440) 423-2141; [email protected] Mobile: (440)1 ​ ​ ​ ​ Suzette Dyer ( Jesse) 821-4224 ​ ​ ​​ Director of the Upper School (440) 423-2075; [email protected] Mobile: Stephanie Tolleson (Peter Johnson) ​ ​ ​ (917)1755-3819 Chief Operating Officer ​​ ​ (440) 423-2127, [email protected] Mobile: (216)1 ​ ​ ​ ​ David Gillespie ’89 272-1429 ​​ Director of Information Management and Research (440) 423-2113; [email protected] Mobile: Gina Walter (Matt) ​​ ​ ​ (216)1210-8081 Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications ​​ ​ (440) 423-2997; [email protected] Mobile: (216)1 ​​ ​ ​ ​ Julia Griffin (Jason) 374-1892 ​ ​​ Director of the Mastery School of Hawken (440) 423-2144; [email protected] Mobile: (216)1513-5404 Ryan Wooley (Christina) ​​ ​ ​​​ ​ ​ Chief Technology Officer Michelle Harris (Paul) (440) 423-2905; [email protected] Mobile: (216)1 ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Director of the Middle School 210-2721 ​​ (440) 423-2933; [email protected]: (216) ​ ​ ​ 310-5002 ​​​ 6 Hawken School Board of Trustees Hawken School is governed by its Board of Trustees, which has ultimate authority over all school decisions and policies. Officers Life Trustees Todd R. Horn ’73 Jeffrey M. Biggar ’68 Caleb Hsieh ’94 Charles P.