Parent Handbook Copyright 2012 Rock Point School Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1 Recent Changes ................................................................................................................................................ 3 Academic Program .............................................................................................................................. 5 College Advising ............................................................................................................................................... 5 Core Courses ..................................................................................................................................................... 6 English .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 History .................................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Math .................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Science ............................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Art ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Electives ........................................................................................................................................................... 15 Foreign Language ......................................................................................................................................... 16 Grading Policy ............................................................................................................................................... 16 Grade Reports ................................................................................................................................................................ 19 Progress Reports .......................................................................................................................................... 20 Graduation Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 20 Community Issues .............................................................................................................................. 23 Extra Fees ........................................................................................................................................................ 23 Relationships and Sexuality ..................................................................................................................... 23 Relationships .................................................................................................................................................................. 23 Sexuality ........................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Rights Related to Student Records ......................................................................................................... 25 Scholarships ................................................................................................................................................... 27 How does Rock Point School handle scholarship support? ....................................................................... 27 Tobacco ............................................................................................................................................................ 28 Counseling ...................................................................................................................................................... 28 Confidentiality ............................................................................................................................................... 29 AA Policy .......................................................................................................................................................... 29 RPS Student Handbook ............................................................................................................................... 29 Concussions .................................................................................................................................................... 30 Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................................................................... 37 How can I communicate with the school and my student? ............................................................ 37 Specific Contact Persons ............................................................................................................................................ 38 Cell Phones ..................................................................................................................................................... 38 Social Media ................................................................................................................................................... 39 Clothing Expectations ................................................................................................................................. 39 What can I expect from my student’s advisor? ................................................................................... 41 What is the role of the school nurse? ..................................................................................................... 41 Letter re: Medical concerns ...................................................................................................................................... 42 How can I be involved in helping the school? ..................................................................................... 43 How can I appeal a decision made by the school? ............................................................................. 44 Is my child’s IEP or 504 Plan implemented at Rock Point School? .............................................. 44 Re-evaluation Process ................................................................................................................................ 46 Safety ................................................................................................................................................................ 47 Releases ............................................................................................................................................................................ 47 Substance Use Screen Policy .................................................................................................................................... 47 Asbestos Notice ............................................................................................................................................. 48 School Data ........................................................................................................................................... 49 Governance ..................................................................................................................................................................... 49 Non-discrimination Policy ........................................................................................................................................ 49 Memberships and Certifications ............................................................................................................................ 49 Student Life .......................................................................................................................................... 51 Work Crew ...................................................................................................................................................... 51 Sports ............................................................................................................................................................... 51 Meetings .......................................................................................................................................................... 51 Weekend Activities ...................................................................................................................................... 51 The Rock Point School Year ............................................................................................................ 53 Parent Conferences ...................................................................................................................................... 53 Planning for Vacation Travel .................................................................................................................... 54 Graduation .....................................................................................................................................................