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Office Staff: Principal: Mike Harris, [email protected] Lead Teacher: Steve Bryant, [email protected] Administrative Assistant and Career Counselor: Michelle Bliss, [email protected] Teachers: Jolene Bishop, [email protected] Lee Finley, [email protected] Carolyn Reese, [email protected] Melissa Reisinger, [email protected] Cherri Whiteley, [email protected] School Address and Phone numbers: 6520 Oak Dell Road, El Dorado, CA 95623 Mailing Address: 3987 Missouri Flat Road, Suite 340, #355 Placerville, CA 95667 Phone (530) 295-7130 x 2534 Fax (530) 642-0654 Website: https://ccp.edcoe.org

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Table of Contents Welcome ................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Program Overview .................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Program Addresses and Telephone Numbers ........................................................................................................................ 3

El Dorado County Office of Education Administration ....................................................................................................... 3 Charter Alternative Programs and Extended Day ............................................................................................................... 3 Charter Alternative Programs ............................................................................................................................................. 3

Parent Notification and Reporting .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Equal Opportunity ................................................................................................................................................................... 4

School Accountability Report Card (SARC) .......................................................................................................................... 4 Regional Occupational Program (ROP) www.eduhsd.net (Schools/Programs Tab) ............................................................... 4

Folsom Lake College Advanced Education Program ........................................................................................................... 5 Scheduling Classes .................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Grades ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Report Cards and Schedule ................................................................................................................................................. 5 Test Information and Testing Calendar .................................................................................................................................. 6

Achievement Tests .............................................................................................................................................................. 6 High School Diploma Equivalency Tests .............................................................................................................................. 6

General Information ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Transportation Services ...................................................................................................................................................... 8 Charter Alternative Programs Services ............................................................................................................................... 8

Student Attendance & Behavior ............................................................................................................................................. 8 Attendance Policy. .............................................................................................................................................................. 8 Student Behavior Expectations ......................................................................................................................................... 10 Weapons ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying/Cyber Bullying ......................................... 11 Skateboards, Scooters, and Bicycles ................................................................................................................................. 11 Personal Items................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Food .................................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Student Transfer and/or Discipline ................................................................................................................................... 11 Unapproved Video and Photo........................................................................................................................................... 11 Closed Campus .................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Student Dress Code ........................................................................................................................................................... 13 El Dorado Transit Rules ..................................................................................................................................................... 14 Cheating/Plagiarism Policy ................................................................................................................................................ 14 Electronic Devices ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Transfer to Charter Community School 7 - 12 .................................................................................................................. 14 Suspension ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15

Community Resources .......................................................................................................................................................... 15 Student Electronic Information Resource Contract .......................................................................................................... 16

Graduation Checklist ............................................................................................................................................................. 18 Bell Schedule ......................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Breakfast Information .............................................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined. NOTICE TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS ................................................................................................................................ 20 Student Calendar 2015-2016 ................................................................................................................................................ 37


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Welcome

Welcome to the Charter Alternative Programs- Charter Connections Academy. Charter Alternative Programs is a recognized leader in California for providing a variety of outstanding educational school programs for fami-lies within the public school system. Our programs were created to provide tailored options for individual stu-dent and family experiences and goals. Charter Alternative Programs is part of the El Dorado County Office of Education, a pioneer in providing dynamic educational options for students, including establishing our pro-gram as the first county charter school in California’s history. We continually research and develop ways in which to present and assess engaging, rigorous academic curricula that meets California’s distinguished stand-ards, and our programs are fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Our staff and families realize that there are many ways to provide an excellent education, including the tradi-tional classroom model, independent study or hybrid models, distance learning, home instruction, or pro-grams in combination. We offer these alternatives for families in structured plans that provide the finest in-struction through the use of credentialed, highly qualified teachers, outstanding curriculum, and the innova-tive use of technology. All are provided in supportive, safe educational settings in which communication and partnership with families are always a priority. We also extend real and relevant learning through our close association with many educational and community partners, including Folsom Lake College and Regional Occu-pational Programs.

Charter Alternative Programs was recently selected as a California “Educational Options Best Practices” pro-gram in the area of Curriculum, Instruction, and Educational Technology. Charter Alternative Programs has also been awarded a state-wide Dissemination Grant so that aspects of our quality programs can be shared with other schools. Our programs have won other awards as well, including the National Art in Education As-sociation Standards Award and recognition by the California Network of Educational Charters (CANEC) as a recipient of the Award of Excellence Focused on Student Learning and Assessment.

On behalf of our entire staff, welcome to our Trade School program. We look forward to partnering with you in your child’s education.

David Publicover, Executive Director



Program Overview

Welcome to Charter Connections Academy 9-12 where we have been serving high school students since 1993. We offer a variety of options for students to learn and progress towards their academic and career goals. Most of our students take a full academic load of on-site courses meeting two days per week, either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thurs-day. Students may also take independent study courses online, take ROP courses, community college courses, or ad-vanced courses at Charter University Prep. CCA is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and students earn an El Dorado County Office of Education certified High School diploma upon successful com-pletion of the program. Our Career Exploration courses focus on helping students understand their own strengths and aptitudes and options. By the time students are in their junior or senior year, we encourage them to take community college courses, R.O.P. clas-ses, and/or have part-time jobs. Our goal is to help our students develop the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace and in higher education. We understand that a successful business person is one who presents himself well, is articulate, and has skills which will benefit his company. We strive to teach our students how to think, not what to think. Our curriculum, experiences, pro-jects, and guests challenge our students to reason through ideas and form valuable, intelligent opinions and answers. Our curriculum focuses on helping students develop good communication skills, problem solving ability, and an under-standing of the world. We consider school to be the “workplace” of our students. Our rules, dress code, and expectations, are designed to guide students to respect themselves, those whom they are with, and those with whom they will interact within the real world. Mission Statement Charter Connections Academy provides the highest quality instruction and curriculum for students to seamlessly transi-tion into the community college system, vocational training, the military, or employment. We provide high quality small group instruction classes, tutoring, and independent study courses so students are able to earn a high school diploma or G.E.D.. We teach students to effectively use emerging technologies and learning systems, and we prepare students to manage their own time and resources. We provide the meaningful direction, support, and academic and career counsel-ing to help student successfully transition to their next phase in life.

Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs)

An essential component of our school culture centers on establishing an individualized learning plan for each student. Although plans vary according to each student’s needs and the program the student is enrolled in - specific academic, social, emotional, and behavioral goals are discussed with the student and parent, and an educational program is tai-lored around those goals. Each site has program-specific ways for developing and meeting each student’s needs and goals, based on what is learned after a thorough review of the student’s records. Remediation in math and language arts is incorporated into each student’s plan as needed. All programs take care to discuss essential steps to meet gradu-ation requirements, including reviewing transcripts, determining if the student is on track to graduate, and creating a plan to ensure graduation. If a student is behind in credits, lacks necessary courses required for graduation, or has other academic needs, the plan incorporates options and strategies for the student to make these up, while also considering future academic and career goals.



Program Addresses and Telephone Numbers

El Dorado County Office of Education Charter Alternative Programs and Extended Day Program 6767 Green Valley Road Placerville, CA 95667 Phone: (530) 295-2259 Fax: (530) 642-0492 http://charter.edcoe.org

El Dorado County Office of Education Administration

Superintendent Jeremy Meyers Deputy Superintendent Robbie Montalbano Deputy Superintendent Ed Manansala, Ed.D.

Charter Alternative Programs and Extended Day

Executive Director David Publicover Program Administrators Fred Mier Charter Community School 7 - 12, Charter Community School K - 6, Charter Career Prep Dianne Deitchman Charter Home Study Academy K – 8, Extended Day Mike Harris Charter Connections Academy 9-12, Charter University Prep 7-12 Bill Wild CARE Programs Lori Scalaro Extended Day Mary Calligan Registrar

Charter Alternative Programs

Charter Community School 7 - 12 Grades 7 - 12 6767 Green Valley Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Ph: (530) 295-2259 Fax: (530) 642-0492 CARE Program at Edwin Markham Grades 7 - 8 CARE Program at El Dorado High School Grade 9 CARE Program at Herbert Green Grades 7 - 8 Charter Community School K - 6 Grades K – 6 6767 Green Valley Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Ph: (530) 295-2259 Fax: (530) 642-0492 Charter Career Prep Grades 7 - 12 6187 Pleasant Valley Road, El Dorado, CA 95623 Ph: (530) 621-2569 Fax: (530) 621-2179

Charter Home Study Academy K - 8 Grades K - 8 6520 Oak Dell Rd, El Dorado, CA 95623 Ph: (530) 622-6984 Fax: (530) 642-0654

Charter Connections Academy 9 - 12 Grades 9 - 12 6520 Oak Dell Rd, El Dorado, CA 95623 Ph: (530) 295-2290 Fax: (530) 642-0654

Charter University Prep Grades 7 - 12 6520 Oak Dell Rd, El Dorado, CA 95623 Ph: (530) 622-8594 Fax: (530) 622-4081

http://charter.edcoe.org/



Parent Notification and Reporting

Annual Notifications to Parents/Guardians California Education Code requires that parents, guardians, and students are notified of certain specific laws regarding rights and privileges.

The annual notification booklet, found in the enrollment packet completed each year by parents, fulfills this notification responsibility. It is important that you read the material and sign the Parent’s Checklist and Sign-Off Sheet.

The Charter Alternative Programs is the primary responsible agency for compliance with federal and state laws and reg-ulations, including advising a complainant of any civil law remedies that may be available under state or federal discrimi-nation, harassment, intimidation or bullying laws, if applicable, and of the appeal pursuant to EC § 262.3. A copy of the local educational agency complaint procedures (UCPs) shall be available free of charge upon request.

Students enrolled in our programs shall not be required to pay a pupil fee for participation in an educational activity.

Equal Opportunity

The County Board of Education and Superintendent are committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in educa-tion. County Office of Education programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on gender, gender iden-tity or expression, or genetic information, race, color, age, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation; or the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator: Coleen Johnson

Executive Director of Personnel Services 6767 Green Valley Road, Placerville, California 95667

(530) 295-2219

School Accountability Report Card (SARC)

Education Code 35256 requires the Board of Trustees to annually issue a School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for each school site, reporting all conditions listed in Education Codes 33126 and 41409.3. Pursuant to Education Code 33126, the goal of the SARC is to provide data by which parents/ guardians can make meaningful comparisons between schools. Each summer, the previous year's SARCs are accessible to parents via the District or County Office of Education internet web site: http://www.edcoe.org. Copies of the SARC may also be mailed home or made available at the school site or District Office upon request.

Graduation Credits. Student credit toward graduation is evaluated throughout the year. Students who are falling be-hind the expected progress towards graduation will be contacted and a meeting may be arranged.

Graduation Requirements. Students must meet the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) requirement as well as the school district requirement of 240 credits to receive their diploma. Students who do not pass the exam in the 10th grade will have several opportunities in grades 11 and 12 to retake the part(s) not passed. Students will be offered addi-tional instruction, if needed, to ensure success on the exam.

Regional Occupational Program (ROP) www.eduhsd.net (Schools/Programs Tab)

ROP is a California job training program which is part of the California public school system. The purpose of ROP is to provide marketable job skills upon completion of the program. Each program offers practical hands-on job training in a lab setting or in a local business work site.

The program can help students to obtain entry-level skills, upgrade existing skills, prepare for advanced training, retrain in a new field, reinforce basic skills, learn a skill to finance a college education, practice interviewing techniques, fill out job applications, raise self-esteem, and identify how to locate potential jobs.

http://www.edcoe.org/

http://www.csrop.org/



Students 16 years of age or older can enter the ROP program. There is no registration fee; however, for some courses students may be required to purchase special items related to the course. For more details, contact the ROP Office at: (530) 622-5081, ext. 7238 or 7239.

Folsom Lake College Advanced Education Program

To qualify for this program, students must have completed their sophomore year of high school and have a GPA of 2.7 or better. Please see your school administrator for more details.

Scheduling Classes

New Students. New students must attend an intake interview prior to starting school. Please call (530) 622-7130 x 2534 for more details.

Early Withdrawal. Partial credits may be awarded in the event a student withdraws from classes before the end of the term.

Grades

Letter Grades. Students receive letter grades of A, B, C, D, or F. Grades of pass or fail may be given under special cir-cumstances.

Course Credit. Credit will be awarded for any passing semester/quarter grade (A-D). Credits will be awarded based on the percent of work completed at an acceptable level. Full credits will awarded if all of the coursework for a semester has been completed. If less than the full semester’s coursework is completed, variable credit will be awarded accord-ingly.

Failing Grades. An "F" grade does not carry credit. Failing grades in any courses required for graduation must be made up as soon as practical for the student and the school. In some cases, courses with D grades, while earning credit, must be repeated to matriculate to the next higher level course.

NM / NC Grade. Under special circumstances, a student may receive an NM or NC grade. NM signifies that a student has not been enrolled long enough for a grade to be determined. NC indicates that no credit has been earned.

Transcripts. Transcripts are maintained in the Main Office by the Registrar. Students can request that a transcript be sent to other school sites including; colleges, universities, and scholarship sponsors/organizations. A fee may be charged for official transcript reproduction.

Report Cards and Schedule

Reports to Parents. All grades are posted online and available to parents 24/7 during the semester. Updated high school transcripts will be mailed home at the end of each semester. Duplicate copies of Transcripts are available in the Regis-trar’s Office.



Test Information and Testing Calendar

California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) State law mandates passing the CAHSEE as a graduation requirement. However, beginning in 2009-10, California Educa-tion Code Section 60852.3 will exempt an eligible student; defined as a student with a disability who has an individual-ized education program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan that indicates that the student has satisfied or will satisfy all other state and local requirements to receive a high school diploma on or after July 1, 2009. All students must first take the CAHSEE in the 10th grade, including those students with disabilities for purposes of fulfilling the requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The CAHSEE is divided into two parts: English/Language Arts (reading and writing) and mathematics. All questions are aligned to academic content standards adopted by the State Board of Education. Students must earn a score of 350 or higher on each part of the CAHSEE to pass the exam.

2015–16

Designated CAHSEE Testing Dates

English–Language Arts Mathematics

Tuesday Wednesday Administered To

October 6, 2015 October 7, 2015 Grades 11 and 12

November 3, 2015 November 4, 2015 Grades 11 and 12

February 2, 2016 February 3, 2016 Grade 10

March 15, 2016 March 16, 2016 Grades10, 11, 12

May 10, 2016 May 11, 2016 Grade 12

Achievement Tests

Smarter Balanced Smarter Balanced summative assessments are state-mandated comprehensive accountability measures that include computer adaptive assessments and performance tasks, administered in the last 12 weeks of the school year in grades 3–8 and 11 for English language arts/literacy and mathematics.

High School Diploma Equivalency Tests

General Education Development (GED). This test is given to adults 18 years of age or older who wish to obtain a high school equivalency certificate. Concurrently enrolled 18-year-old high school students can also take the test.

Adult Education/El Dorado County Office of Education-(530) 295-2434 http://charter.edcoe.org

California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE). Students can earn a certificate from the State of California which is the legal equivalent of a high school diploma by proving proficiency in basic skills. Students must be 16 or have completed 10th grade to take the CHSPE. Passing the CHSPE does not exempt students from attending school, unless the student’s parent signs a waiver granting permission to leave early. Contact administrative staff for more details. Certificate of Completion. Students in Special Education may earn a Certificate of Completion rather than a diploma if determined appropriate by the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). Parents may contact their child's Special Edu-cation case manager for more information.



General Information

Meals. Students at CCA may bring a sack lunch. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:05 p.m.. Deliveries to Students. No deliveries are made to students during class time. Emergency Messages to Students. Only emergency messages will be delivered to students during school. All emergency messages shall be communicated through site administrator or administrative designee. To avoid interrupting classes, please take care of all communication with your student before he/she leaves for school. Insurance. Information about student insurance policies is available from the schools. Lost and Found. For lost or found items, contact the school office. Skateboards, Scooters, and Bicycles. These items should not be brought to school unless used for transportation to and from school. They often cause campus disruption and are frequently misplaced. If they are brought to school, skate-boards and scooters must not be used and need to be stored in the office and bicycles parked at the bicycle rack. The school will not investigate or participate in attempts to recover such lost or stolen items. Personal Items. Personal items brought to school such as, but not limited to, hats, backpacks, purses, electronic equip-ment, etc. are the responsibility of the owner. The school will not investigate or participate in attempts to recover such lost or stolen items. Food. All “outside” food or drinks must be consumed prior to arriving at school or kept in backpack until break or lunch. No food or drink, except water bottles, may be brought out inthe classrooms without teacher permission. Parking. Student parking is available in the across the main lot and down Oak Dell Road. The main parking area is re-served for families with children at our home study academy. Students may not sit in or congregate in the parking area before, during, or after school, including during breaks, lunch, and before or after special events. It is imperative that vehicles are driven cautiously. Failure to do so may result in loss of on campus driving privileges. School Pictures. School pictures are arranged through the individual school. Students are notified about this date, usu-ally in early September. Work Permits. Students under 18 who hold a part-time job are required by law to obtain a work permit. Work permit forms are available in the School Office and are posted on our website under “Forms.” Good attendance, grades, and behavior must be maintained. Permits must be renewed in August or when one's job changes. Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia Drugs and drug paraphernalia are prohibited on all campuses. This includes products containing nicotine. Medication at School. When school employees give medication to a student, they must be acting in accordance with the written directions of a physician and with the written permission of the parent or legal guardian. An authorization form for this purpose is available in the office. This form must be renewed whenever a prescription changes and at the begin-ning of each school year. The prescription label on the medication is not acceptable as a physician’s statement. Over-the-counter medications can be given if prescribed by a physician and if the authorization form is completed. All medication must be in the original container and will be kept in a locked drawer in the office. This includes non-pre-scription medication. Students are not permitted to have medication in their possession at school. Only if the student’s well-being is in jeop-ardy may they carry the medication. In this case, we must have written notification from the physician on the authoriza-tion form.



Transportation Services

Transit service is available to students throughout the county. Information on time and fee schedules may be obtained by calling the Transit Department at (530) 642-5383.

Charter Alternative Programs Services

Student Study Team (SST). Student Study Team meetings are scheduled at teacher, administrator, or parent request in an effort to provide assistance to struggling students. The team may be composed of teachers, parents, student, admin-istrator, and psychologist who meet to discuss academic, health, and social issues of concern. Referrals are discussed and appropriate outreach/intervention is made. The cornerstone of the system is confidentiality and caring. For more information, contact your school administrator. Tutoring. Tutoring is available at all sites. See your administrator to find out the specific details for your site. Special Education and Psychological Services. The Charter Alternative Programs participates as a member district in the El Dorado County Special Education Local Plan (SELPA) and provides Special Education services to eligible students. The school also complies with the guidelines of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Psychological Services are avail-able for accessing students who may have special needs. Please contact the school administration for further infor-mation. Substance Abuse Counseling. A referral list is available through New Morning Counseling (530) 622-5551. Early Head Start will be offered to pregnant and/or parenting teens. Early Head Start is a federally funded program de-signed to support parents by providing parenting information and community resources. An Early Head Start center is available to high school students who need child care while they finish their high school education. For additional infor-mation, contact Gail Healy, Assistant Director, Child Development Programs, at (530) 295-2203.

Student Attendance & Behavior

Attendance Policy.

Regular school attendance plays a key role in student achievement. If a student must be absent from school, the ab-sence must be reported to the school. Absences from class will not excuse the student from the requirements to com-plete schoolwork which was given during that class. Students will be given a reasonable time to turn in late work due to an absence. Generally one school day absent will extend the due date for one day. Tests given during missed classes will need to be made up within a week of the absence, either after school or during a student’s free period. For students at CCA, attendance is primarily connected to completing assignments, rather than being on campus. Stu-dents who miss 5 assignments in a semester will be evaluated by the Principal to determine if CCA is an appropriate edu-cational placement. Truancy to an on-site class will result in the student’s grade being lowered. Repeated truancy to a course will result in the student being removed from the class and assigned the course as independent study . The following are the only legal excuses that will be accepted by the school for absences and/or tardies, per Education Code 48205:

1. Personal illness 2. Quarantine under the direction of the county health officer 3. Medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic appointments for student and/or student’s child 4. Attendance at funeral services of immediate family (1 day in state; 3 days out of state) 5. Participation in religious instruction or exercises in accordance with school policy. The student must attend at

least the minimum school day and shall not be excused for more than 4 days per month. Parents/Guardians may seek approval from the principal or administrator of the school for an excused absence for their student when requested in advance with a signed, written note for the following reasons:

1. Attendance at a funeral service 2. Appearance in court



3. Observation of a holiday or ceremony of his/her religion 4. Attendance at religious retreats for no more than four hours during a trimester

Report Absence. Parents, please call the Front Office between 7:30 and 10:00 am to report an absence. Please leave a message if the phone goes to voicemail.

• Charter Connections Academy- (530) 622-7130 x 2534 • Charter University Prep (530) 622-8594

Attendance Accounting. A computerized attendance accounting system is used at each school. In order for the system to work properly, it is important that parents call the Office to report all student absences or submit a written note upon the student's return to school. The note should contain the following information:

• full name of student • date(s) of absence • reason for absence • name and/or identity of person providing information • date of note

Tardiness. A student is tardy when they have arrived after school, or a class, has started. Students who are tardy upon arrival to school in the morning (whether excused or not) must sign in at the office and will be issued a pass to class. Appointments. Please make every effort to schedule all appointments (including medical and dental) before 8:00a.m. or after 2:30 p.m. If it is necessary to take a student out of school, due to a situation that has arisen, a parent/guardian must sign their child out in the office. The office staff will contact the student and have him/her come to the office to meet you. Notification of Tardiness or Unexcused Absences. When a student is absent for a full day and the absence has not been verified as excused, office staff will attempt to contact the parent within 48 hours. Emergency Cards. Emergency cards are the school’s most efficient method of contacting a student’s parent/guardian in the event of an emergency. Students will not be allowed to leave the school premises with anyone other than a par-ent/guardian or a designee listed on the student’s emergency card or the transportation form. In case of a medical emergency, when parents or emergency contacts cannot be contacted, 911 will be called and the necessary treatment will be administered. Parent Contact. Parents may request to have all school correspondence mailed to their work address. Parents may also request that all phone calls regarding attendance be made during the day. These options may be requested by writing to the school. Include the appropriate addresses and phone numbers. Early Dismissal. If a student must leave school early for any reason, the student must be signed out, and picked up, in the office prior to departure. Parent approval is required for early dismissal. Students do not need to sign out if it is the end of their school day and they have no other classes. Tardies. Students are given sufficient time to travel between classes and are expected to be seated before the tardy bell rings. Being on time is an important habit for students to develop. Students who arrive late to class are responsible for being sure that the teacher has corrected the attendance record. Students who are habitually tardy to class are subject to disciplinary action taken by instructional staff, by an administrator, or by the administrative designee. Students who are more than 10 minutes late to class are marked absent but must remain in class to participate in the learning process and to comply with State law. Students should clear absences with the office and their teacher. Staff may also compel students to lose an appropriate amount of non-instructional time to make-up missed work, to receive additional instruc-tion, or as a matter of discipline.



Unexcused Absences. Unexcused absences are absences that are verified by the parent/guardian, but are not consid-ered excused (according to state law). It is the parent's responsibility to send his/her son/daughter to school until the student is 18 years old. Truant Absences. Students are classified as truant if they are absent from school without a valid excuse for 3 full days in one school year; or tardy or absent for more than any 30-minute period during the school day (without a valid excuse) on three occasions in one school year; or any combination thereof. For a student reported as a habitual truant, referral may be made to the School Attendance Review Board (SARB) which has the option of filing an application for petition with the El Dorado County Probation Department, or a complaint may be filed against the parent/guardian in the Justice Court. Chronic/Prolonged Illness. The office should be notified as soon as possible about extensive absences caused by health problems. Frequent absences due to illness must have verification from a health care provider. Parents should contact the school to obtain homework. If a long-term illness (2 or more weeks) is anticipated, the parent should arrange for home/hospital teaching through the district of residence office. 18-Year-Old Student Absences. The State of California has determined that 18-year-old high school students are legal adults and have the same rights as parents to excuse absences. Thus, 18-year-old students may excuse their own ab-sences. Many 18-year old students are mature enough to exercise this responsibility, but some are not. If any student, including 18-year olds, accumulates excessive absences, or appears to be absent illegally, additional verification from the parent and/ or doctor may be required to excuse absences. All regular attendance rules still apply. Pre-Arranged Absences. Parents requesting advance absences should contact the Attendance Office at least two weeks prior to the anticipated absence. Parents and students are required to fill out the Independent Study Contract forms for all prearranged absences that exceed 5 days. Pupil Attendance During Lunch. The Board of Trustees requires students to remain on campus during lunch periods. SARB (School Attendance Review Board). When a student has persistent problems in school relating to attendance, be-havior, or academic performance, and when the normal avenues of classroom, school, and district counseling do not resolve the situation, the student will be referred to SARB so that appropriate community resources can be brought to-gether to address the problem.

Student Behavior Expectations

Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code 104495, the El Dorado County Office of Education is a tobacco free zone. Smoking is prohibited on all campuses. In keeping with Education Code 48900, Charter Alternative Programs strives to maintain a positive learning environment for all students. Parents and students should note that students are accountable for their behavior related to school activity or attend-ance which occur at any time including, but not limited to, while on school grounds (including school parking lots and areas near campus), while going to or coming from school, during the lunch period, whether on or off campus, and dur-ing or while going to or coming from a school-sponsored activity.

Weapons

At no time are weapons allowed on campus; weapons include but are not limited to, knives, guns, clubs, brass knuckles, martial art equipment, and other items as determined by administrator. Students bringing a weapon on campus or to any school related function, including transit, will be immediately referred to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office.



Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying/Cyber Bullying

The El Dorado County Office of Education and its schools prohibit unlawful discrimination, harassment (sexual or other-wise), intimidation, and bullying. Students and parents should report such incidents to the school administration. School personnel will take immediate steps to intervene when he/she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimida-tion, or bullying. School personnel will investigate all allegations of discrimination and implement corrective actions whenever necessary or appropriate, including retaining confidential documentation of complaints and resolution. Policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying are available in our school offices or can be provided upon request. Students and parents should be aware that the inappropriate use of electronic information resources can be a violation of local, state, and federal laws. Violations can lead to prosecution. Cyber bullying includes the transmission of harassing communications, direct threats, or other harmful texts, sounds, or images on the Internet, social media, or other technologies using a telephone, computer, or any wireless communica-tions device. Cyber bullying also includes breaking into another person’s identity in order to damage that person’s repu-tation.

Skateboards, Scooters, and Bicycles

These items should not be brought to school unless used for transportation to and from school. They often cause cam-pus disruption and are frequently misplaced or stolen. If they are brought to school, skateboards and scooters must not be used and need to be stored in the office and bicycles parked at the bicycle rack. The school will not investigate or participate in attempts to recover such lost or stolen items.

Personal Items

Personal items brought to school such as, but not limited to, hats, backpacks, purses, electronic equipment, etc. are the responsibility of the owner. The school will not investigate or participate in attempts to recover such lost or stolen items.

Food

All “outside” food or drinks must be consumed prior to arriving at school or kept in backpack until break or lunch. No food or drink is to be brought into the classrooms or office. No deliveries of “outside” food by a business, parent/guard-ian or friend will be allowed.

Student Transfer and/or Discipline

Students with behavioral, attendance, or academic issues may be transferred to a different program within Charter Al-ternative Programs at the discretion of the site administrator and the Executive Director. Participation in graduation ceremonies is a privilege. Excessive discipline or behavior issues during the school year, in particular, misbehavior at graduation practice; is grounds for the student’s loss of that privilege.

Unapproved Video and Photo

The Legislature finds that the use by any person, including a pupil, of any electronic listening or recording device in any classroom of the elementary and secondary schools without the prior consent of the teacher and the principal of the school given to promote an educational purpose disrupts and impairs the teaching process and discipline in the elemen-tary and secondary schools, and such use is prohibited. Any person, other than a pupil, who willfully violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (EC 51512). Any pupil violating this section shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. This section shall not be construed as affecting the powers, rights, and liabilities arising from the use of electronic listen-ing or recording devices as provided for by any other provision of law. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)



Closed or Open Campus?

We are an open campus for those in high school. In order to keep students in a safe and supervised environment, stu-dents are requested to stay on campus during breaks in their schedules. Students may leave campus during extended breaks or lunch, but must check out at the office before leaving and must check back in prior to their next class. All stu-dent must obey California state law regarding giving and taking rides from other students and provisional drivers. We request that parents discuss the parameters of when and who they are to leave campus with.



Student Dress Code

Our priority is to provide a school environment that promotes a safe, academic environment for our students, families, and staff. As we prepare students for future endeavors, we strive to provide a learning environment that respects indi-viduality while emphasizing safe and appropriate dress for both school and work environments. Students and par-ents/guardians shall be informed about dress and grooming standards upon enrollment and whenever these standards are revised. A student who violates these standards shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Site administra-tors or designees will determine the appropriateness of clothing, accessories, and personal items. The following guidelines apply for all Charter Alternative Program students:

1. The Board expects that students will present themselves in an orderly manner conducive to the advancement of education. Student appearance should be neat and acceptable.

2. Students should wear clothes suitable, and in an appropriate manner, for school activities. Students’ clothing, accessories, and personal items must not present a health or safety hazard or a distraction which interferes with the educational process.

Other specific examples include, but not limited to:

Acceptable Clothing: Prohibited Clothing:

Shorts, skirts and dresses must provide ample coverage.

Clothing MUST cover under-garments.

Shirts MUST cover the entire torso.

Halter Tops…Yes… if they are NOT low cut and they must have a back.

Clothing should be in good re-pair.

Footwear MUST be worn at all times (state law).

NO Extremely short skirts, shorts and/or dresses.

NO strapless tops, spaghetti straps or undergarments showing.

NO plunging necklines or ex-posed bare midriffs.

NO tank-top-undershirts worn by themselves as outer gar-ments.

NO blankets to be used for clothing.

NO pajama bottoms.

NO slippers.

Gang-Related attire and/or ac-cessories are STRICTLY prohib-ited and are subject to the in-terpretation of administration and law enforcement.

Clothing seen through an over garment must follow dress code.

3. Clothing, accessories, and personal items shall be free of writing, pictures, insignias, or markings which would be considered, by reasonable standards, to be vulgar, profane, or sexually suggestive; which display or promote drug, alcohol, or tobacco use; which advocate gang, racial, ethnic, or religious prejudice, or which would pro-mote or incite unlawful or inappropriate conduct.

4. For safety reasons, shoes must be worn at all times; slippers are not allowed. Individual courses may require specific types of safety equipment. Students in PE must wear appropriate tennis, cross-training, or running shoes. If the clothing worn to school will not work for PE, the student should bring appropriate clothing to change into for their PE class.

5. Clothing, accessories, and personal items must be safe. Items such as, but not limited to, chains, spiked belts, or

jewelry are not allowed. Inappropriate tattoos and/or body drawings must be covered.



El Dorado Transit Rules

Passengers will be limited to one complete loop on the El Dorado County route per boarding. The following rules and regulations will be enforced on all El Dorado Transit (EDT) vehicles:

No smoking

No eating or drinking

No animals except seeing eye dogs

No playing of radios or other electronic devices

No skateboards

No fighting of horseplay

No profanity

No vandalism

No behavior which creates an nuisance for any passenger or driver

No failure to pay fees

No behavior which may endanger any passenger or driver, or cause to incite behavior which might endanger any

passenger or driver or prevent the safe operation of the EDT vehicle. At any time a passenger is considered to be acting or causing an action which is dangerous to the safe operation of the EDT vehicle, the driver is directed to pull over at the closest, safest location and have the passenger(s) get off of the bus. The driver will report his/her action to the EDT dispatcher. If the passenger is a minor, responsible authorities will be notified immedi-ately. Continued service may be discontinued at the discretion of El Dorado Transit.

STUDENTS WILL BE REFUSED SERVICE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SCHOOL YEAR OR LONGER AFTER TWO VIOLA-

TIONS OF THE EL DORADO TRANSIT RULES AND REGULATIONS

Cheating/Plagiarism Policy

Cheating is defined as any use or attempt to use the work efforts of another student, with or without the consent of that student, or any previously published material (including teacher’s editions) to benefit one’s grade status. Both (or all) students involved in a cheating incident will be held accountable for the consequences, i.e., zero on papers. This situa-tion is differentiated from an assigned group project in which all students’ names appear on the final product and each is given equal credit for work completed. Students involved in cheating will receive a zero and the parent or guardian will be contacted. Plagiarism is using someone else’s writings or ideas as if they are your own. Cutting and pasting from the Internet is not research, it is plagiarism. Incidents of plagiarism will have the same consequence as cheating.

Electronic Devices

Cell phones are to be silenced while in the school building. Texting is not permitted during class, while in school build-ings, or during special events. Cell phones may be used during breaks or at lunch. Electronic game devices may be used only during lunch. Music players/phones/other media devices are allowed out in the classroom only at specific times if directed by the teacher. If they are out at other times they will be confiscated, to be returned to the parent or student at the end of the day. The school will not investigate or participate in attempts to recover such lost or stolen items.

Transfer to Charter Community School 7 - 12

As part of Charter Alternative Programs, we do not expel students for inappropriate behavior. We can, however, revoke their option of attending CCA and transfer them directly to the Charter Community School 7 - 12. Students who commit an expellable offense will normally not be eligible to return to their local school district. Students participating in any of the following activities will be immediately transferred to our Charter Community School 7 - 12. They will not be allowed to return to CCA for a minimum of one semester; then only upon the recommendation of the administrator of both programs.

Being intoxicated by drugs or alcohol on campus or while traveling to school or to home. Bringing to or possessing any illegal substance on campus (drugs, prescription drugs, or alcohol).



Drug or alcohol use during non-school time, due to the use of power tools on campus. The use of drugs or alco-hol affects the ability to make sound judgments which may endanger oneself and/or others when using power tools.

Bringing to or possessing any illegal or dangerous weapon on campus. Participating in a fight or assault with the intent to cause, or which actually causes, significant physical injury.

Suspension

Students may be suspended from class or from school for up to five days. Repeated violations may lead to the student’s option to remain at CCA being revoked and the student transferred to our Charter Community School 7 - 12. A Final Note About Student Behavior Expectations: Students with behavioral, attendance, or academic issues may be transferred to a different program within Charter Al-ternative Programs at the discretion of the site administrator and the Executive Director. Participation in graduation ceremonies is a privilege. Excessive discipline or behavior issues during the school year, in particular, misbehavior at graduation practice; is grounds for the student’s loss of that privilege.

Community Resources

Al-Anon/Al-Ateen ~ 916-334-2970 Alcoholics Anonymous ~ 622-3500 Narcotics Anonymous ~ 877-673-6363 Big Brothers & Big Sisters ~ 626-1222 Boys & Girls Club ~ 295-8019 Cal-SAFE (for pregnant and parenting students) ~ 622-7130 Child Abuse Reporting ~ 1-800-422-4453 Domestic Violence Hotline ~ 916-920-2952 El Dorado Transit ~ 642-5383 Health Department ~ 621-6100 Health Depot ~ 626-3722 County Mental Health ~ 621-6290 Mental Health Crisis Line ~ 622-3345 New Morning ~ 626-4190 Teen Shelter ~ 626-4190 Progress House ~ 642-1715 Suicide Prevention Hotline ~ 622-3345 Women's Center ~ 626-1450 Women's Crisis Line ~ 626-1131



Student Electronic Information Resource Contract

Please read this document carefully. When signed by you and your parent or guardian, it becomes a legally bind-ing contract. You and your parent or guardian must sign the contract before you can be issued an account or use a school com-puter.

Listed below are the provisions of this contract between you and the El Dorado County Office of Education (hereinafter EDCOE). If you violate these provisions, access to the information service shall be denied and you will be subject to disci-plinary action ranging from detention to expulsion and/or prosecution, depending on the nature of the offense. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS CONTRACT 1. PRIVILEGES. The use of the information system is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use of hardware or software shall result in cancellation of your privileges and disciplinary or legal action. The EDCOE school administrator shall have the final decision regarding what is considered inappropriate use. The system administrator may close an account at any time. Administration, staff or faculty may request that the system administrator deny, revoke or suspend specific user accounts. 2. ACCEPTABLE USE. The use of your assigned account must be in support of education and research and consistent with the educational goals and objectives of EDCOE. You are personally responsible for following this provision at all times when using the electronic information service. You may only utilize software which is preinstalled on computers and networks. You may not run personal software which is downloaded or on removable media on EDCOE computers without written permission from the site administrator or designee. Disabling or attempting to disable, bypass or re-move preinstalled software (including virus protection and Internet filtering software) is forbidden. Posting of material to Internet sites, including but not limited to student-generated web pages, must be approved and monitored by an au-thorized staff person. 3. PROHIBITED USE. Transmission of any material in violation of any federal or state law is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, threatening or obscene material; issuing terrorist threats; advertisement, purchasing or selling of prod-ucts or services; pornography; unethical or illegal solicitation; racism; sexism; inappropriate language; plagiarizing or illegal use of copyrighted materials; and other issues described herein. Since content and types of contact cannot be restricted in chat environments, entering chat groups is strictly prohibited. You may not attach your personal computer to the EDCOE network. Use of teacher computers or teacher network accounts is prohibited. Hacking or attempts to access confidential information may result in disciplinary or legal action. Attempting to access, accessing, or deleting another student’s files is prohibited. Attempting to open, opening or removing a computer case or removing parts, ca-bles or other equipment is forbidden unless it is part of a computer technician’s class or program. It is your responsibil-ity to report any misuse of the network or abuse of the equipment to the school site administrator. 4. PRIVACY. System use is not private. Any transmitted, created, or transferred items, including but not limited to elec-tronic mail, can be read and monitored by the system administrator. Messages related to or in support of illegal activi-ties must be reported to the authorities. Do not reveal your home address or personal telephone number of the ad-dresses and telephone numbers of students or colleagues. Do not use your credit card to purchase goods, since that information could be misused.

5. NETWORK ETIQUETTE. You are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network and/or Internet eti-quette. These rules include, but are not limited to, the following:

Be polite. Never send, or encourage others to send, abusive messages.

Use appropriate language. Never swear. Never use vulgarities or other inappropriate language. • Prevent disruptions. Never use the network in any way that could disrupt use of the network by others.



6. SERVICES. EDCOE makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing. ED-COE shall not be responsible for any damages suffered while on this system. These damages include loss of data as a result of delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries or service interruptions caused by the system or your errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the information system is at your own risk. EDCOE specifically disclaims any respon-sibility for the accuracy of information obtained through its services. 7. SECURITY. If you identify a security problem, notify the system administrator at once. Never demonstrate the prob-lem to other users. Never use another individual’s account or allow another student to use your account. Any user identified as a security risk shall be denied access to the information system. 8. VANDALISM. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy the data, software or hardware of another user, EDCOE, or any other agencies or networks that are connected to the system. This includes, but is not lim-ited to, the uploading or attempted uploading or creation or attempted creation of computer viruses, physical damage to a computer, and hacking. Any vandalism shall result in the loss of computer services, disciplinary action and/or legal referral. Parents or guardians are responsible for property loss or damage [Ed. Code 48900(f)]. REQUIRED SIGNATURES FOR “STUDENT ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCE CONTRACT” The signature of a parent or guardian who has read this contract is required, even if a student is 18 years of age. STUDENT I understand and shall abide by the provisions and conditions of this contract. I agree to report any misuse of the infor-mation system to the EDCOE system administrator. I understand that any violations of the above provisions may result in disciplinary action, the revoking of my user account, and appropriate legal action. Student Name (please print): Sign Family Information Checklist___________________________________________ Signature: ___Sign Family Information Checklist______________________ Date: ____________________________ PARENT OR GUARDIAN As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read this contract and understand that it is designed for educational purposes. While EDCOE complies with the Child Internet Protection Act Mandates, I understand that it is impossible for EDCOE to restrict access to all controversial materials, and I shall not hold EDCOE responsible for materials acquired on the network. I agree to report any misuse of the information system to the system administrator. I accept full responsi-bility for my child’s use of computer software in a school setting. I hereby give my permission to issue an account for my child and certify that the information contained on this form is correct. Parent or Guardian Name (please print): ____Sign Family Information Checklist ______________________________ Signature: _______ Sign Family Information Checklist _________________ Date: ___________________________


CCP Student Handbook Page 18

Graduation Checklist

Student: ______________________________________ DOB: _____________

Req. Comp. Need

English IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IVA IVB 40

Math 5 5 5 5 Algebra Algebra 30

History/SS Worl

d World US US Gov’t Gov’t 30

Science Life Life Phys Phys 20

Health 5 Art/

For.Lg 5 5 15

Community Service

2.5 PE 5 5 5 5 22.5

Electives

7.5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 82.5

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 240

CAHSEE Dates Attempted Date Passed

Language Arts

Math

IEP/504 Waivers

Grad Check Date: ______________________ By: __________________________________ Updated: ___________ Updated: _________ Updated: ___________ Updated: _________



Bell Schedule

Period 1 8:30-9:25

Period 2 9:30-10:25

Period 3 10:30-11:35 (in-

cludes 10 min home room )

Lunch 11:35 – 12:05

Period 4 12:05-1:00

Period 5 1:05-2:00

Period 6 2:05-3:00



NOTICE TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS

As required by law (Education Code 48980 - 48985), you are hereby notified of the following: 1. Absence: Pupils, with the written consent of their parents or guardians, may be excused from school for religious purposes at a place away

from school property and after the pupil has attended school for a minimum day. [E.C. 46014] 2. Excuse from instruction: Upon parent statutory notification high schools may grant permission to students to leave school grounds during lunch

period. [Notice requirements set forth in E.C. 44808.5] A pupil may refuse to participate in animal dissection and experimentation with parent written substantiation. [E.C. 32255.1 and 32255 - 32255.6]

3. Grade Reduction: No pupil may have his or her grade reduced or lose academic credit for any absence or absences excused pursuant to E.C. 482 05 when missed assignments and tests that can reasonably be provided are satisfactorily completed within a reasonable period of time. [E.C. 48980(j)] Full text of E.C. 48205 attached. (Attachment -1)

4. Temporary disability for pupils shall be cause for a pupil to receive individual instruction. [E.C. 48206.3] 5. Minimum and Pupil Free Staff Development School Days: The schedule of minimum days and pupil free staff development days for schools

within the District/County Office (District Attachment -10.). Parents/guardians will be notified of minimum days and pupil-free staff development days not yet scheduled within one month before the scheduled minimum or pupil-free day. [E.C. 48980(c)]

6. Required Immunization: A pupil may not be admitted to school unless he/she has been fully immunized pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 120335. School districts shall not unconditionally admit or advance any pupil to the 7th grade level, unless the pupil has been fully immunized against pertussis and hepatitis B. Except for children already admitted at the kindergarten level or above, every child must be im-munized against chicken pox. [E.C. 49403, 48980(a), H.& S.C. 120335]

7. Immunization for communicable disease may be consented to in writing by a parent for a licensed physician and surgeon or health care practitioner (physician assistant, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, licensed vocational nurse, or nursing student who is acting under the super-vision of a registered nurse, in accordance with applicable provisions of law) who is acting under the direction of a supervising physician and surgeon, to administer an immunizing agent. [E.C. 49403]

8. Administration of medication prescribed by a physician and surgeon, or physician assistant for a child during the regular school day may be assisted by the school nurse or other designated school personnel if the school district receives a written detailed statement from the physician and surgeon or physician assistant and written parental request. Pupils may carry and self-administer prescription auto-injectable epinephrine or inhaled asthma medication provided that written orders from the physician and surgeon or physician assistant (including a statement that the pupil is able to self-administer such medication), and written parental consent to the self-administration (including a release allowing the school nurse or other designated school personnel to consult with pupil’s health care provider about the medication, and releasing the school district and school personnel from civil liability if the self-administering pupil suffers an adverse reaction as a result of the self-administering medication). [E.C. 49423, 49423.1]

9. Continuing Medication: You are required to inform the District/County Office of any medication being taken, the current dosage and the name of the supervising physician if your child is on a continuing medication regimen for a non-episodic condition. [E.C. 49480]

10. Physical Examinations: The Child Health and Disability Prevention Program mandates that every child shall, within 90 days after entrance into the first grade, provide a certificate documenting that within the prior 18 months the child has received the appropriate health screening and evaluation services, unless the parent/guardian has filed an objection. However, the child may be sent home if, for good reason, he/she is believed to be suffering from a recognized contagious or infectious disease and shall not be permitted to return until the school authorities are satisfied that any contagious or infectious disease does not exist. Free health screening is available for low income children for up to 18 months prior to entry into 1st grade. Parents are encouraged to obtain required health screenings simultaneously with required immunizations. [H.&S. C. 124085; 124105; E.C. 49451] Specific information on type 2 diabetes is available at www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/hn/type2diabete.asp. It is recom-mended that students possibly suffering from type 2 diabetes or having warning signs should be screened. [E.C. 49452.7])

11. Evaluation of Vision, Hearing, Scoliosis and Oral Health of a child, including tests for visual acuity and color vision by the school nurse or other qualified individual, is provided during the kindergarten year or upon first enrollment and in grades 2, 5, and 8. A pupil whose first enrollment or entry occurs in grade 4 or 7 shall not be required to be appraised in the year immediately following the pupil’s first enrollment or entry. Scoliosis screening is provided to girls in grade 7 and boys in grade 8. By May 31 of the school year, pupils when first enrolled in public schools are required to provide proof of an oral health assessment (within 12 months prior to enrollment) by a licensed dentist or other licensed or registered dental health professional. [E.C. 49452, 49452.5, 49452.8, 49454, 49455]

12. Medical and hospital services for pupils injured at school or school-sponsored events or while being transported may be insured at district or parent expense. [E.C. 49472] Schools may release pupils, in grades 7 through 12 only, for the purpose of obtaining confidential medical services without the consent of the pupil’s parent or guardian, [E.C. 46010.1]

13. A Nutrition Program is available for needy children. [E.C. 49500, et seq.] 14. Fingerprinting services may be available for kindergarten and new students. [E.C. 32390, 48980(f)] 15. Pupil Records: Parents have a right to access all records relating to their children. The procedure used by the District/County Office

regarding the establishment and maintenance, transfer, access and modification of pupil records is available to parents upon request. [E.C. 49063, 49069, 49070] Certain directory information concerning pupils is also available to individuals other than parents. [E.C. 49073] (District Attachment – 2)

16. Year Book and Graduating Class Photographs: It is the District’s practice to provide year book and graduating class photographs to newspa-pers and other publications upon request. The District regards such information as a public record and “directory information” within the meaning of the Family Educational and Privacy Rights Act, “FERPA”, 20 USC 1232g, and Education Code Section 49073. The District presumes that unless otherwise notified, it may infer from a student’s participation in year book and graduating class photographic activities that it has permission to release student’s photograph.

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17. District/County Office Rules: The rules used by the District/County Office pertaining to student discipline are available to all parents upon request. [E.C. 35291] The rules may require that the parent of a pupil who has been suspended may be required to attend a portion of a school day in the child's classroom. [E.C. 48900.1]

18. Discrimination: The District/County Office does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 422.55 of the Penal Code in any of its policies, procedures, or practices, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 [E.C. 200]. This nondis-crimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, District/County Office programs and activities, including vocational education. Inquiries regarding the equal opportunity policies, the filing of grievances, or to request a copy, free of charge, of the grievance procedures covering discrimination complaints may be directed to the District/County Office Superintendent, as appropriate. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to the admission and participation in District/County Office programs. [P.L. 92-318]

19. Services to students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind are provided by the State Special Schools. Assessment services and technical assistance are also offered. For more information about the State Special Schools, please visit the California Department of Education Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ss/ or ask for more information from members of your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team.

20. Compulsory Education: Each person between the ages of 6 and 18 years, not exempted under the provisions of Education Code, Instruction and Services, part 27, Chapter 2, Compulsory Education Law (commencing with Section 48200) or Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 48400) is subject to compulsory full-time education and each person subject to compulsory full-time education and each person subject to compulsory contin-uation education not exempted under the provisions of Chapter 3 shall attend the public full-time day school or continuation school or classes and for the full time designated as the length of the school day by the governing board of the school district in which the residency of either the par-ent or legal guardian is located and each parent, guardian, or other person having control or charge of the pupil shall send the pupil to the public full-time day school or continuation school or classes and for the full time designated as the length of the school day by the governing board of the school district in which the residence of either the parent or legal guardian is located. Unless otherwise provided for in E.C. § 48200, a pupil shall not be enrolled for less than the minimum school day established by law.

21. Residency Requirements-School Attendance Options: (a) Notwithstanding EC § 48200, a pupil complies with the residency requirements for school attendance in a school district, if he or she is any of the following: (1) (A) A pupil placed within the boundaries of that school district in a regularly established licensed children’s institution, or a licensed foster

home, or a family home pursuant to a commitment or placement under Chapter 2 (Section 200) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (B) An agency placing a pupil in the home or institution shall provide evidence to the school that the placement or commit-ment is pursuant to law.

(2) A pupil who is a foster child who remains in his or her school of origin pursuant to subdivisions (d) and (e) of Section 48853.5 (3) A pupil for whom interdistrict attendance has been approved pursuant to Chapter 5 (Section 46600) of Part 26.

(3) A pupil whose residence is located within the boundaries of that school district and whose parent or legal guardian is relieved of responsibil-ity, control, and authority through emancipation.

(4) A pupil who lives in the home of a caregiving adult that is located within the boundaries of that school district. Execution of an affidavit under penalty of perjury pursuant to Part 1.5 (Section 6550) of Division 11 of the Family Code by the caregiving adult is a sufficient basis for a determination that the pupil lives in the caregiver’s home, unless the school district determines from actual facts that the pupil is not living in the caregiver’s home.

(5) A pupil residing in a state hospital located within the boundaries of that school district. (b) A school district may deem a pupil to have complied with the residency requirements for school attendance in the district if at least one parent or the legal guardian of the pupil is physically employed within the boundaries of that district for a minimum of 10 hours during the school week. (1) School districts are not required to admit pupils whose parent or guardian is employed in the district, but the district may not refuse to admit a pupil on the basis, except as expressly provided in this subdivision, of race, ethnicity, sex, parental income, scholastic achievement, or any other arbitrary consideration. (2) School districts in which the residency of either the parent or legal guardian of the pupil is established, or the school district to which the pupil is to be transferred under E.C. § 48204(b) may prohibit the transfer of the pupil if the governing board of the district determines that the transfer would negatively impact the court-ordered or voluntary desegregation plan of the district. (3) School districts to which the pupil is to be transferred under E.C. § 48204(b) may prohibit the transfer of the pupil if the district determines that the additional cost of educating the pupil would exceed the amount of additional state aid received as a result of the transfer. [E.C. 48204]

22. Statutory Attendance Options:

Interdistrict attendance (a) (1)The governing boards of two or more school districts may enter into an agreement, for a term not to exceed five school years, for the

interdistrict attendance of pupils who are residents of the districts. The agreement may provide for the admission to a district other than the district of residence of a pupil who requests a permit to attend a school district that is a party to the agreement and that maintains schools and classes in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, to which the pupil requests admission. Once a pupil in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, is enrolled in a school pursuant to this chapter, the pupil shall not have to reapply for an interdistrict transfer, and the governing board of the school district of enrollment shall allow the pupil to continue to attend the school in which he or she is enrolled, except as specified in paragraphs (2) and (4).

(2) The agreement shall stipulate the terms and conditions under which interdistrict attendance shall be permitted or denied. The agreement may contain standards for reapplication agreed to by the district of residence and the district of attendance that differ from the requirements prescribed by paragraph (1). The agreement may stipulate terms and conditions established by the district of residence and the district of enrollment under which the permit may be revoked.

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(3) The supervisor of attendance of the district of residence shall issue an individual permit verifying the district's approval, pursuant to policies of the governing board and terms of the agreement for the transfer. A permit shall be valid upon concurring endorsement by the designee of the governing board of the district of proposed attendance. The stipulation of the terms and conditions under which the permit may be revoked is the responsibility of the district of attendance. (4) Notwithstanding paragraph (2), a school district of residence or school district of enrollment shall not rescind existing transfer permits for pupils entering grade 11 or 12 in the subsequent school year.

(b) A pupil who has been determined by personnel of either the district of residence or the district of proposed enrollment to have been the victim of an act of bullying, as defined in subdivision (r)of Section 48900, committed by a pupil of the district of residence shall, at the request of the person having legal custody of the pupil, be given priority for interdistrict attendance under any existing interdistrict attend-ance agreement or, in the absence of an agreement, be given additional consideration for the creation of an interdistrict attendance agreement.

(c) In addition to the requirements of subdivision (e) of Section 48915.1, and regardless of whether an agreement exists or a permit is issued pursuant to this section, any district may admit a pupil expelled from another district in which the pupil continues to reside. [E.C. 46600 – 46607]

The procedure for application for alternative attendance areas or programs, if any; will vary by district.An application form for requesting a change of attendance can be obtained from the District office.

If either district denies a transfer request, a parent/guardian may appeal that decision to the county board of education. There are specified timelines in the law for filing an appeal and for the county board of education to make a decision.

Intradistrict Attendance Each school district, shall adopt rules and regulations establishing a policy of open enrollment within the district for residents of the district. This requirement does not apply to a school district that has only one school or a school district with schools that do not serve any of the same grade levels. The policy shall include all of the following elements:

(a) Parents or guardians of each school age child who is a resident in the district may select the schools the child shall attend, irrespective of the particular locations of his or her residence within the district, except that school districts shall retain the authority to maintain appropri-ate racial and ethnic balances among their respective schools at the school districts' discretion or as specified in applicable court-ordered or voluntary desegregation plans.

(b) It shall include a selection policy for a school that receives requests for admission in excess of the capacity of the school ensures that selection of pupils to enroll in the school is made through a random, unbiased process that prohibits an evaluation of whether a pupil should be enrolled based upon his or her academic or athletic performance. The capacity of the schools in the district shall be calculated in a nonarbitrary manner using pupil enrollment and available space. However, school districts may employ existing entrance criteria for special-ized schools or programs if the criteria are uniformly applied to all applicants. This subdivision shall not be construed to prohibit school districts from using academic performance to determine eligibility for, or placement in, programs for gifted and talented pupils established pursuant to Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 52200) of Part 28 of Division 4.

(c) It shall provide that no pupil who currently resides in the attendance area of a school shall be displaced by pupils transferring from outside the attendance area.

(d) To the extent required and financed by federal law and at the request of the pupil’s parent or guardian, each school district shall provide transportation assistance to the pupil. [E. C. 35160.5 (b)(4)]

School Choice Under the Federal No Child Left Behind law, schools that do not meet their achievement targets must offer parent the choice of attending another school in the same district. This transfer is given under the option of Title 1, Part A School Choice. Information is available on CA Department of Education website.

Parents/guardians who are interested in finding out more about attendance options should contact the School District for more information on the District’s policies, procedures, and timelines for applying for transfers. [E.C. 48980(h) 48204(a)(2), 48660]

23. Programmatic/Special Programmatic Options: Programmatic options offered within district attendance areas, if any; will vary by district. Special programmatic options available on both an interdistrict and intradistrict basis, if any; will vary by district. [E.C. 48980(h)

24. Notice of Alternative Schools: California state law authorizes all school districts to provide for alternative schools. [E.C. 58501] (Attachment - 3) 25. Excuse from Sexual Health Education, HIV/AIDS Education and Related Assessments: Parents or guardians have the right to excuse their

children from all or part of comprehensive sexual health education, HIV/AIDS prevention education, and assessments related to that education. You are hereby notified that: 1) Educational materials used in comprehensive sexual health education and HIV/AIDS prevention education are available for inspection. 2) Comprehensive sexual health education or HIV/AIDS prevention education will be taught by school district personnel and/or by outside con-sultants. 3) You have a right to request a copy of E. C. Part 28, Chapter 5.6 - CA Comprehensive Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Education Act. 4) You may request in writing that your child not receive comprehensive sexual health education or HIV/AIDS prevention education. [E.C. 51938]

26. Uniform Complaint Procedures “U CP ” : Alleged violations, by the school or school district, of federal or state law will be handled through uniform complaint procedures established by the District and the County Office of Education. Civil remedies including but not limited to injunctions, restraining orders or other remedies or orders may be available. The District/County Office is primarily responsible for compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Appeal and review procedures may be pursued through local, state (California Department of Education) or federal agencies, offices, and/or courts as well. Complaints shall be made in writing to the Superintendent of the District/County Office. The District/County Office shall be responsible for providing written procedures regarding the process upon request. [5 CCR 4610, 4622] A description



of District complaint procedure and appeal process is attached. (District Attachment – 4 ) Please note in particular that the process provides that: 1) the complaint review will be concluded within sixty calendar days from the date of receipt of the complaint unless the complainant agrees

in writing to extend the time line; 2) unlawful discrimination complaints shall be filed not later than six months from the date the alleged discrimination occurred, or six months

from the date the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged discrimination; 3) a complaint regarding impermissible pupil fees may be filed with the principal or designee of the school under the UCP; 4) a complaint that a school district, county superintendent of schools, or charter school has not complied with requirements of the local

control and accountability plan (LCAP) may be filed under the UCP; 5) the complainant has a right to appeal the District/County Decision to the CA State Department of Education by filing a written appeal

within 15 days of receiving the District/County Decision; 6) the appeal to CA State Department of Education must include a copy of the locally filed complaint and a copy of the District/County Decision.

27. Sexual Harassment Policy: Alleged pupil sexual harassment in violation of District/County Office policy or federal or state law will be handled pursuant to the attached policies and procedures established by the District/County Superintendent of Schools Office. The District/County Office shall be responsible for providing written procedures regarding the process. [E.C. 48980(g), 212.5, 231.5] (District Attachment -5)

28. School Accountability Report Card: On or before February 1 of each year, parents are entitled to an updated hard copy of the School Accountability Report Card upon request. [E.C. 35256]

29. Curriculum: The curriculum, including titles, descriptions, and instructional aims of every course offered by a public school shall be compiled at least once annually in a prospectus. The prospectus is available for review upon request and for copying at a reasonable charge. [E.C. 49091.14; 49063(k)]

30. Grants for Advanced Placement Tests: Needy pupils may be eligible for state grants to cover the costs of advanced placement examinations. Contact the school for eligibility information. [E.C. 48980(k)]

31. No Child Left Behind Act: At the beginning of each school year, school districts receiving Title I funds must inform parents of students in Title 1 schools of their rights pursuant to provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act. [20 USC 6311(h)(6), 34 CFR 200.61] (Attachment - 6)

32. Educational Options for Homeless Youth and Foster Youth: Information regarding educational programs for homeless youth and foster youth is available by contacting the County Office or school district office. [E.C.48852.5, 48853]

33. Pesticides: The names of all pesticide products expected to be applied at the school site during the upcoming year are set forth on the attached list. Information on pesticides and pesticide use reduction developed by CA Dept. of Pesticide Regulation is available at http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/schoolipm. You have the right to view a copy of the school site IPM in the school office. [E.C. 17612, 48980.3] (Attachment - 7)

34. Asbestos: You have the right to obtain an updated Management Plan for asbestos-containing material in school. [40 CFR 763.93(g)(4), E.C. 49410]

35. Tobacco-Free Campus: Contact the school for information about the District/County Office’s tobacco-free campus policy, if any, and enforcement procedures. [H&S 104420]

36. Emergency Preparedness including disaster procedures and plans, routines, emergency response measures, staff training programs, procedures for the use of public buildings and notification procedures is addressed through District/County Office comprehensive school safety plan. A copy of the plan is available at district/county office administrative offices. [E.C. 32282]

37. Exit Exam: (Districts offering grades 9-12) Requirements for high school graduation and specified alternative modes for completing the prescribed course of study are available in the office of each high school principal. As a condition of graduation 12th graders are required to take the high school exit exam in accordance with the attached information. [E.C. 48980(e), 60850, 60851] (District Attachment - 8)

38. College Admission Requirements and Higher Education Information: (Districts offering grades 9-12) [E.C. 48980(l), 51229] (District Attachment - 9)

39. Cal Grant Program: (Districts offering grades 9-12) Pupils enrolled in grade 12 shall be deemed to be a Cal Grant applicant and pupil’s grade point average forwarded to the Student Aid Commission unless pupil opts out within 30 days of notice that the school will first send grade point averages to the commission. [E.C. 69432.9]

40. Electronic Notification: This notice may be exclusively provided electronically provided a parent or legal guardian has so requested. [EC48981]

http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/schoolipm



PPRA Model Notice and Consent/Opt-Out for Specific Activities

The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), 20 U.S.C. § 1232h, requires school districts to notify you and obtain consent or allow you to opt your child out of participating in certain school activities. These activities include a student survey, analysis, or evaluation that concerns one or more of the following eight areas (“protected information surveys”):

1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent; 2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family; 3. Sex behavior or attitudes; 4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior; 5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships; 6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers; 7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or student’s parents; or 8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.

This requirement also applies to the collection, disclosure or use of student information for marketing purposes (“marketing surveys”), and certain physical exams and screenings. Policies regarding these rights may be obtained from the school district. Parents who believe their rights have been violated under this section may file a complaint with the Family Compliance Office, U.S. De-partment of

Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20202-5901.



Notification of Rights under FERPA for Elementary and Secondary Schools

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights re: (1) The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days (within 5 days under E.C. 49069) of the day the School receives a request for access.

Parents or eligible students should submit to the School principal [or appropriate school official] a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The School official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. (2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inac-curate.

Parents or eligible students may ask the School to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate. They should write the School principal [or appro-priate school official], clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate. If the School decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the School will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing. (3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the School as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the School has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.

A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.

Upon request, the School discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. Another exception permits disclosure of appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless parents have advised the School to the contrary in accordance with school district procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the School to include this type of information from a student’s education records in certain school publications (e.g., yearbooks, honor roll lists, sports activity sheets). Di-rectory information, which is information that is not generally considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written consent. In addition, schools are required to provide military recruiters, upon request, with secondary students’ names, addresses and telephone listings unless parents have advised the school that they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior consent.

The School has designated the following information as directory information: student’s name, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, address, telephone listing, weight and height of members of athletic teams, e-mail address, photograph, degrees, honors, and awards received, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, grade level, and the most recent educational agency or institution attended. If parents do not want the School to disclose directory information from their child’s education records without prior written consent, they must notify the School in writing. [10 U.S.C. § 503, 20 U.S.C. § 7908, 34 C.F.R. § 99.37] (4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the School District to com ply with the require-ments of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-4605.



ATTACHMENT 1

FULL TEXT OF EDUCATION CODE SECTION 48205 (As Amended by Chapter 610, A.B. 387 § 1, 2011)

(a) Notwithstanding Section 48200, a pupil shall be excused from school when the absence is: (1) Due to his or her illness. (2) Due to quarantine under the direction of a county or city health officer. (3) For the purpose of having medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic services rendered. (4) For the purpose of attending the funeral services of a member of his or her immediate

family, so long as the absence is not more than one day if the service is conducted in California and not more than three days if the service is conducted outside California.

(5) For the purpose of jury duty in the manner provided for by law. (6) Due to the illness or medical appointment during school hours of a child of whom the pupil

is the custodial parent. (7) For justifiable personal reasons, including, but not limited to, an appearance in court,

attendance at a funeral service, observance of a holiday or ceremony of his or her reli-gion, attendance at religious retreats, attendance at an employment conference, or at-tendance at an educational conference on the legislative or judicial process offered by a nonprofit organization when the pupil's absence is requested in writing by the parent or guardian and approved by the principal or a designated representative pursuant to uni-form standards established by the governing board.

(8) For the purpose of serving as a member of a precinct board for an election pursuant to Section 12302 of the Elections Code.

(9) For the purpose of spending time with a member of the pupil's immediate family, who is an active duty member of the uniformed services, as defined in Section 49701, and has been called to duty for, is on leave from, or has immediately returned from, deployment to a combat zone or combat support position. Absences granted pursuant to this para-graph shall be granted for a period of time to be determined at the discretion of the super-intendent of the school district.

(b) A pupil absent from school under this section shall be allowed to complete all assignments and

tests missed during the absence that can be reasonably provided and, upon satisfactory com-pletion within a reasonable period of time, shall be given full credit therefore. The teacher of the class from which a pupil is absent shall determine which tests and assignments shall be reasonably equivalent to, but not necessarily identical to, the tests and assignments that the pupil missed during the absence.

(c) For purposes of this section, attendance at religious retreats shall not exceed four hours per

semester. (d) Absences pursuant to this section are deemed to be absences in computing average daily

attendance and shall not generate state apportionment payments. (e) "Immediate family," as used in this section, has the same meaning as that set forth in Section

45194, except that references therein to "employee" shall be deemed to be references to "pupil."



ATTACHMENT 2

PUPIL RECORD INFORMATION

[Provide the following specific information:

(e) The types of pupil records and information which are directly related to students and main-

tained by the institution.

(b) The position of the official responsible for the maintenance of each type of record.

(c) The location of the required log or record.

(d) The criteria to be used by the district in defining “school officials and employees” and in deter-mining “legitimate educational interest” as used in Section 49064 and paragraph (1) of subdi-visions (a) of Section 49076.

(e) The policies of the institution for reviewing and expunging those records.

(f) The right of the parent to access to pupil records.

(g) The procedures for challenging the content of pupil records.

(h) The cost if any which will be charged to the parent for reproducing copies of records.

(i) The categories of information which the institution has designated as directory infor-

mation.

(j) The right of the parent to file a complaint with the United States Department of Health, Educa-

tion, and Welfare concerning an alleged failure by the district to comply with the provisions of Section 438 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C.A. Sec.1232g).

(k) The availability of the District’s prospectus of school curriculum. [E.C. 49063]



ATTACHMENT 3

ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS

“Notice of Alternative Schools: California state law authorizes all school districts to provide for alternative schools. Section 58500 of the Education Code defines alternative school as a school or separate class group within a school which is operated in a manner designed to:

(a) Maximize the opportunity for students to develop the positive values of self-reliance, initiative, kindness,

spontaneity, resourcefulness, courage, creativity, responsibility, and joy. (b) Recognize that the best learning takes place when the student learns because of his desire to learn.

(c) Maintain a learning situation maximizing student self-motivation and encouraging the student in his own

time to follow his own interests. These interests may be conceived by him totally and independently or may result in whole or in part from a presentation by his teachers of choices of learning projects.

(d) Maximize the opportunity for teachers, parents, and students to cooperatively develop the learning

process and its subject matter. This opportunity shall be a continuous permanent process. (e) Maximize the opportunity for the students, teachers, and parents to continuously react to the changing

world, including but not limited to the community in which the school is located. In the event any parent, pupil, or teacher is interested in further information concerning alternative schools, the county superintendent of schools, the administrative office of this district, and the principal's office in each attendance unit have copies of the law available for your information. This law particularly authorizes interested persons to request the governing board of the district to establish alternative school programs in each district.”

[E.C. 58501]



ATTACHMENT 4

UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURE Notice to Parents/Guardians Regarding Complaint Rights

“Williams Settlement” and “Valenzuela Settlement” Education Code Section 35186(f) requires that the following notice be posted in your child’s classroom: 1. There should be sufficient textbooks and instructional materials. For there to be sufficient textbooks and instructional materials, each student, including English learners, must have a textbook or instructional material, or both, to use in class and to take home. 2. There should be a teacher assigned to each class and not a series of substitute or other temporary teachers. The teacher should have the proper credential and subject matter training to teach the class, including training to teach Eng-lish Learners if present. 3. School facilities must be clean, safe and maintained in good repair. Good repair means that the facility is maintained in a manner that assures that it is clean, safe and functional as determined by the Office of Public School Construction. 4. Pupils, including English learners, who have not passed one or both parts of the high school exit examination by the end of grade 12 are to be provided the opportunity to receive intensive instruction and services for up to two consecutive academic years after the completion of grade 12. If you wish to file a complaint regarding the above, complaint forms can be obtained at each school site office or the Charter Community School Office. Charter Community School strives to resolve concerns as expeditiously as possible. To report a concern regarding the above, please call the Executive Director’s Program Assistant at (530) 295-2257. We are committed to providing the instructional materials your child deserves and classrooms that are clean and safe.



ATTACHMENT 5

SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION POLICY El Dorado County Office of Education Policy SP 5260 STUDENTS Nondiscrimination The County Board of Education and Superintendent are committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. County Office of Education programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information, race, color, age, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation; or the perception of one or more of such charac-teristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. No discrimination based on sex shall be permitted in opportunities for admission and access to the educational program, guidance and counseling programs, athletic programs, testing procedures, and other activities. In certain cases, as pro-vided by law and policy and regulation, separate arrangements may be made for students according to sex. In all operations, the school staff and volunteers shall carefully guard against segregation, bias, and stereotyping in instruc-tion, guidance, and supervision. Harassment The County Office of Education prohibits intimidation or harassment of any student by any employee, student, or other person on staff. Staff shall be alert and immediately responsive to student conduct, which may interfere with another student's ability to participate in or benefit from school services, activities, or privileges. Students who harass other students shall be subject to appropriate counseling and discipline. An employee who permits or engages in harassment may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. Harassment includes verbal, physical or visual conduct that creates an intimidating, offensive or hostile environment, or that unreasonably interferes with the educational process. Harassment may also include offensive slurs, jokes, or similar conduct, as well as being annoyed, disturbed, bothered, pestered or threatened because of one’s membership in a protected class: gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information, race, color, age, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation; or the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.. Any student, who feels that he/she is being harassed, should promptly contact the program director or designee. The El Dorado County Office of Education will promptly and thoroughly investigate all harassment complaints. If a situation involving harassment is not promptly resolved by the program director or designee, a complaint may be filed in accordance with the County Office’s Uniform Complaint Procedures. Students and parent/guardians shall be notified at the beginning of each school year that the County Office of Education educational programs and activities do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information, race, color, age, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation; or the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or associa-tion with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.



Legal Reference: CIVIL CODE 1714.1 Liability of parents/guardians for willful misconduct of minor EDUCATION CODE 220 Extent of Prohibition of Discrimination 221.5-231.5 Sex Equity in Education Act 48900.3 Hate Violence 48904 Liability of parent/guardian for willful student misconduct 48907 Student exercise of free expression 48950 Freedom of speech 49020-49023 Athletic programs 51006 Computer education; computer resources 51007 Programs designed to strengthen technological skills; equitable access by students 51500 Prohibited instruction or activity 51501 Prohibited means of instruction 60044 Prohibited instructional materials PENAL CODE 422.55 “Hate crime” defined 422.6 Interference with exercise of civil rights because of actual or perceived

characteristics of victim CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5 4600 Uniform Complaint Procedure 4621 District policies and procedures 106Notice requirements 4900-4965 Nondiscrimination and educational equity CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 34 100.3 Discrimination prohibited 106.8 Designation of responsible employee and adoption of grievance 106.9Dissemination of policy UNITED STATES CODE 42 U.S.C. § 2000d & 2000e, et seq.; Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended 42 U.S.C. § 2000h et seq., 1972 Education Act Amendments 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq., Title IX, Prohibition against discrimination



ATTACHMENT 6

Parental Notification Requirements in No Child Left Behind Act

1. Teacher Qualifications: You have a right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of your child's teacher including, at a minimum: • Whether the teacher has met state credential or license criteria for grade level and subject matter

taught. • Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status. • The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held. • Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals, and, if so, their qualifications.

2. You have a right to be notified if your child is taught by a teacher that is not "highly qualified" for four consecutive weeks.

3. Parents of English Learner Students: Parents of limited English Proficient (English Learner) students participat-ing in a language instruction program have a right to be notified, not later than 30 days after the beginning of the school year, of the following: • the reasons for the identification of their child as limited English proficient and in need of placement in

a language instruction educational program; • the child's level of English proficiency, how such level was assessed, and the status of the child's

academic achievement; • the methods of instruction used in the program in which their child is, or will be participating, and

the methods of instruction used in other available programs, including how such programs differ in content, instructional goals, and the use of English and a native language in instruction;

• how the program in which their child is, or will be participating, will meet the educational strengths and needs of their child;

• how such program will specifically help their child learn English, and meet age-appropriate academic achievement standards for grade promotion and graduation;

• the specific exit requirements for the program, including the expected rate of transition from such program into classrooms that are not tailored for limited English proficient children, and the expected rate of graduation from secondary school, if applicable;

• in the case of a child with a disability, how such program meets the objectives of the individualized ed-ucation program of the child;

• information pertaining to parental rights that includes written guidance detailing the right of parents to have their child immediately removed from such program upon their request, and the option par-ents have to decline to enroll their child in such program or choose another program or method of instruction, if available, and assisting parents in selecting among various programs if more than one program is offered.

4. Schools in Program Improvement or Corrective Action: Parents with children in any school that has been iden-tified for Program Improvement or Corrective Action have a right to be notified as follows: • an explanation of what the identification means, and how the school compares in terms of academic

achievement to other elementary schools or secondary schools served by the LEA and the State educa-tional agency involved;

• the reasons for the identification; • an explanation of what the school identified for school improvement is doing to address the problem of

low achievement; • an explanation of what the LEA or State educational agency is doing to help the school address the

achievement problem; • an explanation of how the parents can become involved in addressing the academic issues that caused

the school to be identified for school improvement; and • an explanation of the parents’ option to transfer their child to another public school, with transportation

provided, or to obtain supplemental educational services for the child, as applicable. [20 USC 6311(h)(6), 34 CFR 200.1]



ATTACHMENT 7 LIST OF PESTICIDES

School District Integrated Pest Management Plan

When completed, this template meets the Healthy Schools Act requirement for an integrated pest management (IPM) plan.

An IPM plan is required if a school district uses pesticides1.

Contacts

El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE) 6767 Green Valley Road, Placerville, CA 95667

School District Name Address

Kathy Daniels, Director of Facilities

District IPM Coordinator

(530)295-2205 [email protected]

IPM Coordinator's Phone Number Email Address

IPM Statement

It is the goal of El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE) to implement IPM by focusing on long-term prevention or sup-

pression of pests through accurate pest identification, by frequent monitoring for pest presence, by applying appropriate ac-

tion levels, and by making the habitat less conducive to pests using sanitation and mechanical and physical controls. Pesticides

that are effective will be used in a manner that minimizes risks to people, property, and the environment, and only after other

options have been shown ineffective.

Our pest management objectives are to: (Example: Focus on long-term pest prevention)

Focus on long-term pest prevention and lower the use of pesticides.

IPM team In addition to the IPM Coordinator, other individuals who are involved in purchasing, making IPM decisions, applying pesticides, and complying with the Healthy Schools Act requirements, include:

Name and/or Title Role in IPM program Kimberly Brandt Support County Office IPM Coordinator to ensure our Integrated Pest

Management Plan is adhered to and all regulations are followed.

Pest management contracting

Pest management services are contracted to a licensed pest control business. Pest Control Business name(s): Pest Control Center____________________________________________________________

Prior to entering into a contract, the school district has confirmed that the pest control business understands the training requirements and other requirements of the Healthy Schools Act.

Pest identification, monitoring and inspection

Pest Identification is done by: EDCOE maintenance and grounds staff; along with Pest Control Center______________________

(Example: College/University staff, Pest Control Business, etc.)

Monitoring and inspecting for pests and conditions that lead to pest problems are done regularly by

maintenance and grounds staff______________ and results are communicated to the IPM Coordinator.

(Example: District staff title, e.g. Maintenance staff)

Specific information about monitoring and inspecting for pests, such as locations, times, or techniques include:

(Example: Sticky monitoring boards are placed in the kitchen and are checked weekly by custodial staff.)

Monitoring is done by staff at our main campus location when unlocking buildings each morning. At our offsite locations,

staff will call into the facility department to report an issue so it can be addressed immediately.




Pests and non-chemical management practices

This school district has identified the following pests and routinely uses the following non-chemical practices to prevent pests from reaching the action level:

Pest Remove

food

Fix leaks

Seal

cracks

Install

barriers

Physical

removal

Traps

Manage irrigation

Other

Ants X X X Bail traps are used to eliminate ants

Mice/Rats X X X X Ensure that doors to buildings are kept closed at all times

losed at all times.

Chemical pest management practices

If non-chemical methods are ineffective, the school district will consider pesticides only after careful monitoring indi-

cates that they are needed according to pre-established action levels and will use pesticides that pose the least possible

hazard and are effective in a manner that minimizes risks to people, property and the environment.

This school district expects the following pesticides (pesticide products and active ingredients) to be applied during the

year. (This list includes pesticides that will be applied by school district staff or licensed pest control businesses.):

N/A- only our licensed pest control business, Pest Control Center, applies pesticides.

Healthy Schools Act This school district complies with the notification, posting, recordkeeping, and all other requirements of the

Healthy Schools Act. (Education Code Sections 17608- 17613, 48980.3; Food & Agricultural Code Sections 13180- 13188)

Training Every year school district employees who make pesticide applications receive the following training prior to pesticide use:

Pesticide specific safety training (Title 3 California Code of Regulations 6724)

School IPM training course approved by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (Education Code Section 16714; Food & Agricultural Code Section 13186.5).

Submittal of pesticide use reports

Reports of all pesticides applied by school district staff during the calendar year, except pesticides exempt1 from

HAS recordkeeping, are submitted to the Department of Pesticide Regulation at least annually, by January 30 of

the following year, using the form provided at www.cdpr.ca.gov/schoolipm. (Education Code Section 16711)

Notification This school district has made this IPM plan publicly available by the following methods (check at least one):

This IPM plan can be found online at the following web address: www.edcoe.org_____________________

This IPM plan is sent out to all parents, guardians and staff annually.

Review

This IPM plan will be reviewed (and revised, if needed) at least annually to ensure that the information provided is still true and correct.

Date of Review: January 30, 2016

I acknowledge that I have reviewed this school district’s IPM Plan and it is true and correct.

Signature: On file at the El Dorado County Office of Education Date: February 4, 2015

http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/schoolipm.(Education



ATTACHMENT 8

2015–16

Designated CAHSEE Testing Dates

English–Language Arts Mathematics

Tuesday Wednesday Administered To

October 6, 2015 October 7, 2015 Grades 11 and 12

November 3, 2015 November 4, 2015 Grades 11 and 12

February 2, 2016 February 3, 2016 Grade 10

March 15, 2016 March 16, 2016 Grades10, 11, 12

May 10, 2016 May 11, 2016 Grade 12

State law mandates passing the CAHSEE as a graduation requirement. However, beginning in 2009-10, California Educa-tion Code Section 60852.3 will exempt an eligible student; defined as a student with a disability who has an individual-ized education program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan that indicates that the student has satisfied or will satisfy all other state and local requirements to receive a high school diploma on or after July 1, 2009. All students must first take the CAHSEE in the 10th grade, including those students with disabilities for purposes of fulfilling the requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The CAHSEE is divided into two parts: English/Language Arts (reading and writing) and mathematics. All questions are aligned to academic content standards adopted by the State Board of Education. Students must earn a score of 350 or higher on each part of the CAHSEE to pass the exam.



ATTACHMENT 9

(Districts offering grades 9-12)

COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND HIGHER EDUCATION INFORMATION

(Cannot be more than one page in length.)

Provide the following:

1) A brief explanation of the college admission requirements.

2) A list of the current University of California and California State University Web sites that help pupils and their families learn about college admission requirements and that list high school courses that have been certified by the University of California as satisfying the requirements for admission to the University of California and the California State University.

3) A brief description of what career technical education is, as defined by the department.

4) The Internet address for the portion of the Web site of the department where pupils can learn more about career technical education.

5) Information about how pupils may meet with school counselors to help them choose courses at their school that will meet college admission requirements or enroll in career technical education courses, or both.

Note: For purposes of his section, “college admission requirements” means the list of courses that satisfy the subject

requirements for admission to the California State University and the University of California.



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20

21

First Day of School

Fire Drill

Collaboration Day - CCS/CCP SEP 4

7

15

18

Collaboration Day - CCS/CCP

Labor Day Holiday

Lock Down Drill

Collaboration Day - CCS/CCP OCT 9

9

15

23

End of First Quarter


Great American Shake-Out Drill and Fire Drill

Collaboration Day - CCS/CCP NOV 6

11

19

20

23-27


Veteran's Day Holiday

Lock Down Drill

Collaboration Day – CCS/CCP

Thanksgiving Break DEC 4

8

18

18

21-31


Fire Drill

End of First Semester


Winter Break

JAN 1-8

13

18

22

Winter Break

Fire Drill

Martin Luther King Day Holiday


FEB 5

8

12

15


Lock Down Drill

Presidents' Day Holiday

Presidents' Day Holiday

MAR 4

7

18

18

21-25


Fire Drill

End of Third Quarter


Spring Break APR 15

20 Collaboration Day – CCS/CCP

Fire Drill MAY 6

9

26

27

27

27

30

31

Collaboration Day – CCS/CCP

Lock Down Drill

Graduations - CCP/CHSA/CCA/CCS

Graduation - CUP

End of Second S emester

Last Day of School Memo-

rial Day

Snow Day Allowance JUN Collaboration Days (CCS K-6 & 7-12 and CCP Only)

Lock Down Drills

Fire Drills

Great Am Shakeout Drill (duck, cover, hold)/Fire Drill

Holiday/No School

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Minimum and Pupil Free Staff Development School Days

Student Calendar 2015-2016

EL DORADO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION Charter Community School Programs K-12, Charter Career Prep

Charter Home Study Academy K-8, Charter Connections Academy 9-12, Charter University Prep

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Documents

CCA Student Handbook - Amazon Web Services · CCA Student Handbook CCA Student Handbook Page 1 Welcome Welcome to the Charter Alternative Programs- Charter Connections Academy. Charter