Conner Creek Academy East S Mission

ConnerCreekAcademyEast

16911Eastland

Roseville,MI 48066

(586)779-8055

CONNER CREEK ACADEMY EAST’S MISSION:

Inspirestudents to become lifelong learners

Createresponsible citizens

Empowerstudents to develop to their potential

in a caring, supportive and diverse environment

RevisedJuly2017

Table of Contents

Introduction……………………………….4

Nondiscriminatory Policy…………………4

Philosophy and Objectives ………………..4

CCAE Goals……………………………….5

Character Builders………………………....6

Academic Awards………………………....7

Homework ………………………………...7

Academic Grades ………………………….8

Promotion/Retention ………………………9

Discipline ...... 9

Standards of Conduct ...... 9

Administrative Discipline ...... 11

Snap Suspension ...... 13

Weapons, Firearms, Crimes ...... 13

Possession of Weapons...... 14

Bullying ...... 15

CCAE Special Education ...... 18

CCAE SLD Eligibility ...... 19

Special Ed. Discipline ...... 20

Dress Code ...... 24

Attendance Policy ...... 25

Tardy Policy ...... 26

After School Policy ...... 26

Withdrawal ...... 26

Emergency Drills ...... 26

Emergency School Closing ...... 27

Campus Facilities ...... 27

Health Information ...... 28

Transportation ...... 29

Parent Involvement ...... 29

INTRODUCTION

ConnerCreekAcademyEastwasestablishedin1999asaPublicSchoolAcademycharteredbyFerrisStateUniversity.MichiganCollegiate,ourfacilityinWarrenforgrades7-12,openedin2008.Ourgoalistoprovideaqualityeducationtostudentsaswellasinstructionincharacterdevelopment.WehadourfirstgraduatingclassinJune2006.Asapublicschoolacademyweacceptchildrenfromthroughoutthegeographicregion.

NONDISCRIMINATORYPOLICY

ConnerCreekAcademyEastadmitsstudentsofanyrace,color,nationalandethnicorigin,sex,disability,age,orgeneticinformationtoallrights,privileges,programs,andactivitiesgenerallyaccordedormadeavailabletostudentsattheschool.Itdoesnotdiscriminatebasedonrace,color,nationalandethnicorigin,sex,disability,age,orgenetic informationinadministrationofitseducationalpolicies,scholarshipandloanprograms,athleticandotherschooladministeredprograms.Theadministration,however,reservestherighttodismissorrefuseadmissiontoanyoneunwillingtocomply with theschool's regulationsandacademic or behavioralstandards.Ifyou have anyquestionsor concerns,youmay contactCharles E. Meredith, Superintendent/Civil RightsCompliance Officer,at(586)779-8055.

PHILOSOPHY ANDOBJECTIVES

Mission Statement

ConnerCreekAcademyEast:

•Inspiresstudentstobecomelifelonglearnersinacaring,supportiveand diverse environment.

•Createsresponsiblecitizens

•Empowersstudentstodeveloptheirpotential

Philosophy

ConnerCreekAcademyEastisdedicatedtotheeducationofstudentsfromKindergartenthrough12thgrade.Itsinstructionandtrainingaredesignedtoprovideastrongeducationalenvironmenttohelpstudentsnowandpreparethemforthe future.

Theeducationexperienceshouldcultivateandnurturethewholeperson.Westriveforexcellenceinoureducationalprogramsandarecommittedtoinstillingpositivevaluesineachstudent.Wepreparestudentsfortheirfutureeducationandemploymentbyofferingopportunitiesforintellectual,social,physical,emotionalandaestheticgrowth.Studentsarechallengedtodeveloptheirnaturalabilitiesandtalents.

Webelievethatthefamilyandtheschoolcomplementeachotherandarenotseparateentities.ConnerCreekAcademyEastfunctionsasanextensionof,notasareplacementforthehome.

Conner Creek Academy East Goals

INTELLECTUAL

Preparestudentsforfurthereducation by:

• Developingacademicknowledgeandskills.
• Stimulatingcriticalthinkingandproblemsolvingskills.
• Providingexposuretoeducationaltechnology.
• Requiringparticipationinadiversifiedcurriculum.

SOCIAL

Offers student’s guidelines and instruction for a healthy relationship by:Offer

• Nurturingahealthysenseofself-worth.
• Encouragingthedevelopmentofpositivebehaviortowardallhumanity.
• Teachingtherecognitionandunderstandingofauthority.
• Fosteringawholesomerespectforhumanlife.
• Cultivatingasenseofresponsibilityforothers.
• Encouragingparticipationinwholesomeactivities.

PHYSICALPHYSICAL

• Encouragestudentstovaluephysicalfitnessandahealthylifestyleby:

• Providingstudentswithavarietyofopportunitiestodevelopphysicalskills.
• Trainingstudentstobephysicallyfit.
• Providingstudentswithaknowledgeofphysiologyandgeneralhealthcare.

EMOTIONAL

• Nurturestudentsinadjustingtolife'ssituations by:

• Encouragingthedevelopmentofself-disciplineandcontrol.
• Teachingguidelinesforestablishinganemotionalbalanceinthedecision makingprocess.

AESTHETICAESTHETIC

• Offerstudentsexposuretoandinstructionintheartsandhelpstudentsappreciate,experience,andcreatebeauty by:

• Encouraging skills in the fine arts: i.e., painting,drawing,andsculpture.Developingappreciationandtalentsindifferentformsandtypesof music.Nurturinganappreciationandprovidingopportunitiesforexperiencing avariety of literarytypes:i.e.,poetry,plays,novels,andessays.

CHARACTERBUILDERS

Theadministration,facultyandstaffendeavortoapplythefollowingprinciplesincarryingouttheirresponsibilitiesofleadingthestudentstodeveloppositivecharacterineachoftheseareas:

To Maintaina HighAcademic Standard

• Throughathoroughmasteryoftheskillsofcommunicationandotheracademicdisciplinessothatthestudentwillbepreparedtoacquirefurther knowledge.
• Throughthedesiretoworkandtoacquireknowledgeatmaximumability.
• Throughtheabilitytodiscernthetruthfromerror.

To Instill Morals in the Heart of the Student

• ·Throughthedevelopmentofanappreciationforthevaluesaccruedfromourpastculturalheritage.
• Throughencouragementofthedesiretochooserightoverwrongandtohold toone'sconvictionsunderpressure.

To Generate Patriotism

• Throughtheteachingofloyaltytoourcountryandarecognitionofthe actionswhichundermineourcountry'sfoundation.
• Throughdevelopmentofadesiretobecomeinvolvedcitizensofthisnation.
• .ThroughtheteachingofCoreDemocratic Values

To Live a DisciplinedLife

• Throughtheexercisingofself-restraintandconsiderationofothers.
• Throughcooperationandconsiderationforadministrators,staff,parentsandpeers.

ACADEMICAWARDS

Honor Roll Awards

Awardsarebaseduponworkcompletedduringanentireschoolyearforallstudentsingrades3-6.

a. Principal's List

ToqualifyforthePrincipal'sList,studentsingrades3-6mustachieveagradepointaverage(GPA)of3.5-4.0andnofinalgradelowerthana"C."ThesestudentswillreceiveaPrincipal'sListCertificate.

b. HonorRoll

Toqualify for theHonorRoll,students in grades3-6mustachieveaGPAof 3.0-3.49 andno finalgradelowerthana"C."ThesestudentswillreceiveanHonorRollCertificate.

OtherAwards

Student ofthe Month K-6

Selectedbyteachersintheir classrooms.

HOMEWORK

Homeworkisanintegralpartoftheschoolprogramandisassignedtoaidthestudentinlearning.Itprovidesthestudentanopportunitytoadvanceinhis/herstudies.Theworkassignedisasupplementtotheregularclassroomwork.Homeworkisconsideredbothvitalandnecessary.Whenhomeworkisassigned,itisexpectedthatitwillbecompletedneatlyandsubmittedontime.Wheneverastudentisabsentormisseswork,he/sheisresponsibleformissedwork.Wheneveralengthyperiodofabsencesisplanned,allworktobemissedshouldbeobtainedandturnedinasagreeduponwiththeteacher.

Purpose

1.Toestablishthehabitofstudyingathomeandtheresponsibilitiesconnectedwithtakingaschoolassignmenthomeandbringingittoclasscompleted.

2.Tocompleteunfinishedclassassignments.

3.Topracticeandapplysomeoftheskillsbeinglearnedintheclassroom.

4.Toinvolvetheparentintheworkthechildisdoing.

5.Toparticipateinactivitiesthatfurtherchallengestheabilitiesofthepupil.

6.Tomakeupassignmentsthatweremissedduetoabsences.

Parental Responsibilities

1.Setadefinitetimeandplaceforstudy.

2.Takeanactiveinterestinwhatthechildisdoing.

3.Giveencouragement,butdonotdotheworkforthechild.

4.Givepersonalsupervisionwhenitisneeded.

5.Followteachingmethodsusedintheschool,ifpossible.

6.Discuss ideaspresentedintheclassroom.

7.Speakwiththeteacherforspecifichelpwhenneeded,orwhenthechildisspendingexcessivetimeonhomeworkornotcompletingthehomework.

ACADEMIC GRADES

Progress Reports Parent-Teacher Conferences

Threetimesduringtheschoolyear,ProgressReportsarepassedoutwithformalParent-TeacherConferences.Thedatesarelistedonyouryearlycalendar.Wefeelitisimperativeforparentstoattendtheseconferences.Ifthereisanemergencyandyoucannotattend,pleaseinformyourstudent'shomeroomteacherandmakearrangementstomeetatalaterdate.

Report Cards

Reportcardsaregiventhreetimesduringtheyearandattheendoftheschoolyear.Seetheschoolcalendarfordates.

Grading Policy

IngradesK-2,thefollowinggradingsystemisused:

S=SatisfactoryP = Progressing

N=NeedsImprovement

ConsistentlySuccessfulProgressingTowardGoalNeedsImprovement

Thefollowingisanexplanationofacademicgradesusedonmostclassworkandreportcards.Lettergradesareforgrades3-6:

A-Outstanding

(90-100)

B-AboveAverage

(80-89)

C-Average

(70-79)

D-Noticeably Weak

(60-69)

E-Failing

(Below 59)

Doesworkinexcessofregularclassassignmentsandexactindetail;showsindependenceandresourcefulness;isasystematic,conscientioushard-worker;andalwayscompletes

Usually completes assignments accurately and on-time. Works effectively without assistance and supervision.

Usuallycompletesassignments,understands

concepts,generallyhasmaterialsreadyforclass, solvesaverageproblemswithgeneraldirection.

Experiencingdifficulty,notmeetingall assignments

andrequirementsofinstructor,requiresextra teacherdirectionandattention,hasdifficultyfollowingsequential stepsto alogicalconclusion

Belowminimumrequirements;workisunsatisfactory

PROMOTION / RETENTION

Inorderforastudenttobepromotedfromgrades3-6,heorshemustshowproficiencyintherequiredclasses:LanguageArts,(Reading,Spelling,andGrammar),Science,Mathematics,andSocialStudies.Arrangementsmaybemadewiththeadministrationformakingupfailinggradesinsummerschool.

DISCIPLINE

Discipline andresponsibilityforone'sownactionsareofutmostimportancetostudents,parentsandteachers.Responsibilityisalearnedbehavioranddisciplineisoneoftheprinciplesnecessarytomaintainawell-balancedlife. Restorative practices are always the first line of discipline we consider and implement.

Achild'sfirstencounter withauthorityisathome;therefore,thebasisfordisciplineandresponsibilityresideswithinthehome.Parentswillbeinformedwhenunusualcircumstancesneedingdisciplinaryactionarise.Itisexpectedthattherewillbeparentalfollow-through.Withparentalsupport,theschoolcanbeofhelptothestudent.

Disciplineismaintainedwithfirmness,consistencyandfairness.Ourstaffmaintainsstandardsofbehaviorintheclassroomthroughkindness,loveandgenuineregardforthestudent.Whendisciplinaryactionbecomesnecessary,itisfirmlycarriedoutandtemperedbygoodjudgmentandunderstanding.

Studentsareexpectedtodisplayproperconductbyfollowingthedirectionsofteachersandotheradults, by demonstratingcourtesy to alland by exercising self-control in their behavior.This includesthebussesandbusstops.Anyviolationsaresubjecttoschoolpolicies.

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

General Behavior

1.Theuseorpossessionofillegaldrugs,tobacco,e-cigarettes,oralcoholicbeveragesis notpermitted.

2.Involvementinanysexualactivityisnotpermitted.

3.Fireworks,firecrackers,matchesandotherflammablematerialsareprohibitedbylawandarenotpermittedoncampus.

4.Studentswillnotbringoncampusanyweapons(includingpocketknives,laserpointers,BBguns,andpelletguns),firearmsoranythingthatresembles a weapon orfirearm.

5.Profanityand/orvulgarityareunacceptable.

6.Honestyisexpectedatalltimes.Cheating,lying,stealingandplagiarismarenotacceptable.

7.Therightsandpropertyofothersaretoberespectedatalltimes.

8.School facilities, books,desks,lockers,etc.,areprovidedfortheuseofthe students.Damagingordefacingof suchproperty is unacceptable.

9.Studentsandtheirparentsareresponsiblefordamageincurredtoschool property,whetherwillfuloraccidental(includingbreakageofwindows,damagetothebuilding,abuseorlossofbooks,etc.)

10.Pridegrowsfromacleancampus.Studentsareencouragedtohelpkeepthecampusclean.

11.Nocandy,foodordrinksaretobeconsumedintheclassroomwithoutthe teacher’s permission.

12.Permissionmustbegivenforastudenttoleaveclassorcampus.Parentsmustsignstudentsoutandgetapassifgoingtoroom.

13.Unauthorizedvisitorsarenotpermitted.

14.Gamblingisnotpermitted.

15.Studentlockersarethepropertyoftheschool.Lockersareonloantothestudentstouse,withtheunderstandingthatschoolofficialsmayinspectthematanytime.

Classroom Behavior

Teachersareresponsibleforestablishingabehavioralplanwhichmaintainsapositiveclassatmosphereconducivetoqualityeducation.Studentsareexpectedtoberespectfulandcooperativewiththeirteachers.Ateacher'sdesk,cabinet,bookcase,etc.,areregarded

aspersonalproperty.

When a student'sbehaviororattitudeviolatesschool standards, various types ofdisciplineareapplied.Teachersandstaffmayreferstudents to anadministratorforviolationsthatareparticularlyserious.Teachersareencouragedtocontact parents/guardians whendiscernible patternsappear.

Cell phones/ElectronicCommunication Devices

Astudentmaypossessacellulartelephoneorotherelectroniccommunicationdevices(ECD)inschool,onschoolproperty,atafterschoolactivitiesandatschool-relatedfunctions,providedthatduringschoolhoursandina schoolvehiclethecellphone orECOremainsoff.

Also,duringschoolactivitieswhendirectedbytheadministratororsponsor,cellphonesandECDsshallbeturnedoffandstoredawayoutofsight. PossessionofacellulartelephoneorotherECDbyastudentisaprivilege,whichmaybeforfeitedbyanystudentwhofailstoabidebythetermsofthispolicy,orotherwiseengagesinmisuseofthisprivilege.

ViolationsofthispolicymayresultindisciplinaryactionagainstthestudentwhichmayresultinconfiscationofthecellulartelephoneorECO.

ThestudentwhopossessesacellularphoneorECOshallassumeresponsibilityforits care.At notime,shalltheSchoolbe responsibleforpreventing theft,loss ordamage tocell phonesor ECDs broughtontoits property

ADMINISTRATIVE DISCIPLINE

Thepurposefordisciplineistochangeerrantbehaviorandteachstudentstobeproductivelyincharge ofthemselves. Discipline isaprocess thattakestime and cooperation. Students willbe dealtwithonanindividualbasis,dependingonoffense.

MINOR Offenses

• Studentswillnotbedisruptive.
• Studentswillnotuseunacceptablelanguage,derogatorycomments,orvisualgestures.
• Studentswillnotengageinpublicactsofaffectionthatareoffensivetocommonlyrecognizedstandardsofgoodtaste.
• Studentswillnotviolatethedresscode.
• Studentswillnotbetardytoclass.

Consequences for Minor Offenses

Oneormoreofthe following:

• Parentnotification
• Reprimand
• Detention
• Behavioralcontract
• Suspension
• Suspensionfromactivitiesduringoraftertheschoolday

Persistent disobedience with respect to minor offenses will result in a recommendationforsuspensionpending a hearing forremoval fromschool for the remainder of thesemester orschool year.

Confiscated Items

Anyarticle(s)confiscatedduringtheschoolyearmaynotbereturnedtothestudentuntilthelastdayofschool,ortoaparent/guardian

MAJOROffenses

•Studentswillnotcheat.

•Studentswillnotlie,orintentionallymisrepresentinformationgiventoschoolpersonnel.

•Studentswillnotskip school.

•Studentswillnotbeinvolvedinphysicalaltercations.(Fighting)

•Studentswillnotchallengeand/orshowdisrespecttoauthority.

•Studentswillnotdestroy/vandalize/misuseschoolproperty.

•Studentswillnotpubliclyposton-linevideos,pictures,ortextthatmisrepresentsCCAEstafforstudents.

•Studentswillnotharassforanyreasonwhichincludes,butisnotlimitedto,sex,sexual

orientation,race,color,nationalorigin,religion,height,weight,handicap,ordisabilityofstudentsbyotherstudents.Harassmentincludes,butisnotlimitedto,cyber-bullying,unwelcomecommentsorgestures(writtenorverbal)orotherbehaviorwhichcreatesanintimidating,hostile,oroffensiveenvironment.

*PleaseseetheBullyingandAggressivePolicythatisattached.

Consequences for MajorOffenses

Oneormoreofthefollowing:

1.Parentnotification

2.Reprimand

3.Suspension

4.Behaviorcontract

5.Recommendationforexclusion

AdditionalConsequences

•Cheating-Agradeof"O"isgivenontheexam/paper/assignment(seeCheatingPolicy).

•DestructionofProperty-Replacement/repairisdoneatthestudent'sexpense.

•SkippingSchool-Thestudentwillhavetomakeupallmissedworkattheteacher'sconvenience.He/shewillreceivethegradeearnedora59%whicheverislower.

•Suspensionfromschool-Thestudentisnotpermittedonschoolgroundsortoattendschoolsponsoredactivities.

Cheating Policy

Thefollowinginfractionsconstitutecheating:

1.Testing

•Anytalkingorwhisperingamongstudents.

•Givingmessages-verbal,nonverbal,orelectronically.

•Intentionallyexposingatestinsuchawaythatanswerscanbeseenortakinganswersfromanexposedtestpaper.

•Havinganythingontopofthedeskexceptthetestpaperandawriting

•instrument(unlesstheteachergrantspermission).

•Usingunapprovedmaterialsduringatest.Thisincludesinformationonthefloor,skin,clothing,shoes,oranyothernotes,etc.

2.Projects

•Doinganother'swork.

.

•Makinguporinventinginformationandpresentingitasfactual.

•Plagiarism(copyinganysourcewithoutpropercreditoruseofquotationmarks).

•Presentinganyworktotheteacherand,thereby,implyingthatitisyourwork

andthatyouhaveindependentlycompletedtheassignmentwhen,infact,itisnot

•Completelyyoursand/oryouhavenotindependentlydonetheassignment.

•Copyingafinishedproductfromanotherstudentwithoutpermissionfromtheteacher.Allowinganotherstudenttocopynotesorinformationfromyourwork(unlesstheteachergrantspermission).

3.Homework

•Presentinganyworkasifitisyourownwhen,infact,itisnot.

•Copyingsomeoneelse'shomeworkassignmentorallowingsomeonetocopyyourwork.

•Havingsomeoneelsedoany partofyour homework assignmentordoing

•someoneelse'shomeworkforthem.Groupprojectswouldbeanexception,withteacherpermission.

Severe Clause

Anystudentinvolvedinthefollowingsituationswillbesentdirectlytotheschooloffice:

-Destructionand/orabuseofproperty

-Sellingand/ordistributingdrugs or alcohol

-Alcohol consumption

-SexualMisconduct

-ViolationresultinginmisdemeanororFelonywithpolice

-Usingdrugsorpossessionofdrugs

-Smoking(includinge-cigarettes)

-Stealing

-Carryingweapon(s)

Theadministratorwillmeetwiththeparent/guardian,studentandotherinvolvedparties.

Theviolationwillbediscussedaswilltheparent's/guardian'sdisciplinaryaction.

Within24hoursoftheabovemeeting,theparent/guardianwillbeinformedoftheschool'saction.

A student willbeimmediatelydismissedfor:

-Sellingand/ordistributingdrugs or alcohol

-Carrying aweapon(s)

-Striking a teacherorotherschoolpersonnel

-Extreme vandalism

-Ganginvolvement(twoormoreonone)

A studentwill be immediatelydismissed with no option to re-enrollfor:

-Convictionofacriminalactivity.

SNAP SUSPENSION

Ateacher,underMichiganlaw,isauthorizedtoimmediatelyremoveandsuspendastudentfromaclass,subjectoractivitywhenthestudent'sbehaviorisunruly,disruptive,orabusive,thatitsubstantiallyinterfereswiththeteacher'sabilitytoeffectivelyteachtheclass,subjectoractivityorthestudent'sbehaviorinterfereswiththeabilityofotherstudentsto learn.

Theteacher must immediately report thesuspensiontotheadministrationand direct

thestudenttotheofficeforappropriateactionbytheadministration.Assoonaspossibleafterthesuspension,theteachermustcontactthestudent'sparent/guardiantoarrange aconferencetodiscussthestudent'sbehavior.Theschooladministratormustattendthisconferenceifrequestedtodosobytheteacherorparent/guardian.

Anystudentsuspendedundertheconditionsofthispolicyshallnotbeallowedtoreturntotheclass,subjectoractivityfromwhichheorshewassuspendeduntilthepassageofonefullschooldayfromthetimeofthestudent'sinfraction.Studentsattendingseparateclassperiodsthroughouttheschooldayshallbeallowed,underthediscretionof the administration, to attendother classes taught by otherteachers.

WEAPONS, FIREARMS,CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT ANDARSON

TheConnerCreekAcademyEastBoardiscontinuallyconcernedaboutthesafetyandwelfareofstudents,staffandvisitorsand,therefore,willnottoleratebehaviorthatcreatesanunsafe environmentor threat tosafety.Astudentin possessionofadangerousweapon/firearmorwhocommitsarson orcriminalsexualconductonschoolgrounds(includingvehicles),inschoolbuildingsoratschool-sponsoredeventsshallbepermanentlyexpelled fromschoolandtheschoolshallimmediatelyreportanyaccidentinvolvingthepossessionofaweaponordangerousweaponorcriminalsexualconducttotheproperauthorities.

BOARDOFDIRECTORS

CONNERCREEKACADEMYEAST

POSSESSIONOFWEAPONS

Reference:MCL380.1311,380.1312(1),380.1313

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TheBoardofEducationprohibitsstudentsfrompossessing,storing,making,orusingaweaponinanysettingthatisunderthecontrolandsupervisionoftheSchoolforthepurposeofschoolactivitiesapprovedandauthorizedbytheSchoolincluding,butnotlimitedto,propertyleased,owned, orcontractedforbytheSchool, a school-sponsoredevent,includingathletic events, or inaSchoolvehicle.

Thetermweaponmeansanyobjectcapableofinflictingseriousbodilyharmorpropertydamageorendangeringthehealthandsafetyofpersons.Weaponsinclude,butarenotlimitedto,firearms,gunsofanytypewhatsoever,includingspring,airandgas-poweredguns(whetherloadedorunloaded)thatwillexpelaBB,pellet,orpaintballs,knives,razors,clubs,electricweapons,metallicknuckles,martialartsweapons,ammunition,andexplosivesoranyotherweapondescribedin18USC921.

Thispolicyshallalsoencompasssuchactionsaslook-alikeitems,falsefirealarms,bombthreats,orintentional calls tofalsely report a dangerouscondition.

TheSchoolLeaderwillreferanystudentwhoviolatesthispolicytothestudent'sparentsorguardiansandtothecriminal justiceorjuveniledelinquencysystem.The student may alsobesubjecttodisciplinaryaction,uptoandincludingexpulsion.

ThispolicywillbepublishedannuallyinallSchoolstudentandstaffhandbooks.Publicationisnotapreconditiontoenforcementofthispolicy.

Revised11/18/15

BULLYING

Reference: TheMattEplingSafeSchoolLaw,PublicAct241of2011,asamendedbyPublicAct478of2014(MCL380.1310b).

TheBoardbelievesthatasafeandnurturingeducationalenvironmentinschoolisnecessaryforstudentstolearnandachievehighacademicstandards.Therefore,itisthepolicyoftheSchooltoprovideasafeandnurturingenvironmentforallofitsstudents.Appropriatebehavior,treatingotherswithcivilityandrespect,andrefusingtotolerateharassmentorbullyingisexpectedofstudents,aswellasadministrators,faculty,staff,visitors,and volunteers.

BULLYING ANDCYBERBULLYING ARE PROHIBITED

Bullyingandcyberbullyingofastudent,whetherbyotherstudents,staff,visitors,Boardmembers,parents,guests,contractors,vendorsandvolunteers,isprohibited.Allpupilsareprotectedunderthispolicy,andbullyingandcyberbullyingareprohibitedwithoutregardtoitssubjectmatterormotivatinganimus.

DEFINTIONOF BULLYING

"Bullying"meansanywritten,verbal,orphysicalact,oranyelectroniccommunication,including,butnotlimitedto,cyberbullying,thatisintendedorthatareasonablepersonwouldknowislikelytoharmone(1)ormore pupils either directly or indirectly by doing anyof the following:

A.Substantiallyinterferingwiththeeducationalopportunities,benefits,orprogramsofone

(1)or morepupils.

B.Adverselyaffectingtheabilityofapupiltoparticipateinorbenefitfromtheschooldistrict'sorpublicschool'seducationalprogramsoractivitiesbyplacingthepupilinreasonablefearofphysical harm orby causing substantial emotionaldistress.

C.Having an actual andsubstantial detrimental effectona pupil's physicalor mentalhealth.

D.Causingsubstantialdisruptionin,orsubstantialinterferencewith,theorderlyoperationoftheschool.

"Cyberbullying"meansanyelectroniccommunicationthatisintendedorthatareasonablepersonwouldknow is likely toharm one (1)ormore pupils eitherdirectly or indirectly by doing any of the following:

A.Substantiallyinterfering with the educationalopportunities, benefits,or programsofone

(1)or morepupils.

B.Adverselyaffectingtheabilityof apupil toparticipateinorbenefitfrom the school district'sorpublicschool'seducationalprogramsoractivitiesbyplacingthepupilinreasonablefearofphysicalharmorbycausingsubstantialemotionaldistress.

C.Having an actual andsubstantial detrimental effectona pupil's physicalor mental health.

D.Causing substantial disruption in,or substantialinterferencewith,the orderly operation oftheschool.

Since"bullying"alsoincludes"cyberbullying,"anyreferenceinthispolicyto"bullying"shallalsobedeemed to refer to "cyberbullying."

Bullyingandcyberbullyingareprohibitedatschool."Atschool"isdefinedasonschoolpremises,atschool-sponsoredactivitiesorevents,inaschool-relatedvehicle,orusingtelecommunicationsaccessdeviceoratelecommunicationsserviceproviderifthetelecommunicationsaccessdeviceortelecommunicationsserviceproviderisownedbyorunderthecontroloftheschooldistrict."Telecommunicationsaccessdevice"and"telecommunicationsserviceprovider" meanthosetermsasdefinedinSection219aoftheMichiganPenalCode(MCL§750.219a).

Bullyingandcyberbullyingthatdoesnotoccur"atschool,"asdefinedabove,butthatcausesasubstantialdisruptiontotheeducationalenvironmentmaybesubjecttodisciplinaryactioninaccordancewiththispolicy and applicable law.

REPORTING AND INVESTIGATING REPORTS OFBULLYING

Everystudentisencouragedtoreportanysituationthatheorshebelievestobebullyingbehaviordirectedtowardastudenttoateacher,acounselor,administrator,orotherstaffmember.Staffmembers shallreportanyreportsmadebystudentsorsituationsthattheybelievetobebullyingbehaviordirectedtowardastudenttotheSchoolLeader.ComplaintsagainsttheSchoolLeadershallbereportedtotheBoard.

Under stateJaw, aschoolemployee,school volunteer,student, or parent or guardian whopromptlyreportsingoodfaithanactofbullyingtotheappropriateschoolofficialdesignatedinthispolicyandwhomakesthisreportincompliancewiththeproceduressetforthinthispolicyisimmunefromacauseofactionfordamagesarisingoutofthereportingitselforanyfailuretoremedythereportedincident.Thisimmunitydoesnotapplytoaschoolofficialresponsibleforimplementingthispolicyorforremedyingthebullying,when acting inthatcapacity.

Retaliationorfalseaccusationagainstatargetofbullying,awitness,oranotherpersonwithinformationaboutanactofbullyingisprohibited.Suspectedretaliationshouldbereportedinthesamemannerassuspectedbullyingbehavior.Makingintentionallyfalseaccusationsofbullyingislikewiseprohibited.Retaliationandmakingintentionallyfalseaccusationsofbullyingmayresultindisciplinaryactionuptoandincluding expulsion.

Allcomplaintsaboutbullyingthatmayviolatethispolicyshallbepromptlyinvestigatedanddocumented.TheSchoolLeaderordesigneeisresponsiblefortheinvestigation.If theinvestigationresultsinafindingthatbullyinghasoccurred,itshallresultinpromptandappropriatedisciplinaryaction,uptoandincludingexpulsionfor students,uptoandincludingdischarge foremployees,and upto andincludingexclusionfromschoolpropertyforparents,guests,volunteers,andcontractors.Individualsmayalsobereferredtolawenforcementofficials.

Where theinvestigation resultsin a findingthat bullyinghasoccurred,both the parent orlegal guardian of avictimofbullyingandtheparentorlegalguardianofaperpetratorofthebullyingshallbenotifiedpromptlyin writing. In addition,administratorsinvestigatingalleged bullying

may notify parents of the victim or perpetrator of bullying sooner thanthe conclusion oftheinvestigationif circumstances dictatesuch earlier notification.

TheSchoolshalldocumentanyprohibitedincidentthatisreportedandshalldocumentallverifiedincidentsofbullyingandtheresultingconsequences,includingtherequirednotificationofparentsorguardians and any discipline andreferrals.

The School Leader isthe school official responsible for ensuring that this policy is implemented.

CONFIDENTIALITY

TheSchoolwillcomplywithallapplicablelawsregarding confidentialityofpersonallyidentifiableinformationwithineducationrecords.Inaddition,theidentityofanindividualwhoreportsanactofbullyingorcyberbullyingshallbeandremainconfidential.TheSchoolLeader,ortheSchoolLeader'sdesignee,shallensurethatthenameofanindividualwhoreportsanactofbullyingorcyberbullyingiswithheldfromtheallegedperpetratorandtheperpetrator'sparent(s},legalguardian(s)andrepresentative(s},andisredactedfromanyreportofbullyingorcyberbullyingthatispublicallydisclosed.

NOTIFICATION

This policy will be annually circulated to parentsand students, and shall be posted ontheSchoolwebsite.

REPORTING

Asrequiredbystatestatute,theSchoolshallprovideareportofallverifiedincidentsofbullyingandotherrequiredinformationtotheMichiganDepartmentofEducationonanannualbasis,accordingtothe form andprocedures established by the Department.

Asrequiredbystatestatute,theSchool'sprocedureswithrespecttobullyingarecontainedwithinthispolicy, and thus no administrativeguidelinesaccompany this policy.

Replaced 5/27/15

CONNERCREEKACADEMYEAST

(Elementary,Middle,HighSchool)

SpecialEducation

SpecialEducationisaspecificallydesignedinstruction,atnocosttotheparent,tomeettheuniqueneedsofastudentwithadisability.MichiganMandatorySpecialEducationAct(P.A.451of1976andtheindividualswithDisabilitiesEducationAct(IDEA)Amendmentsof1997(P.L.105-17of1997guaranteeallpersonswithdisabilities(ages0-25)therighttoafreeandappropriatepublic education(FAPE).

SpecialEducationandRelatedServices

StudentswithadisabilityandanIEP(IndividualizedEducationPlan)arefirstandforemostgeneraleducationstudentsandeveryeffortismadetokeepthemintheleastrestrictiveenvironmentwhichisthegeneraleducationclassroominaccordancewiththeIDEA.ThefollowingprogramsandpersonnelareinplacetomeettheneedsofthosestudentswhorequireadditionalsupportasoutlinedintheirIEPtomakeprogressinthegeneraleducationcurriculum.

Elementary ResourceRoom(R.340.1749a,b)AlowerandupperelementaryResourceRoomisavailabletothosestudentswhoseIEPteamhasdeterminedthatspecializedinstructionisneededintheeligibleareasthatareaffectedbythestudent'sdisabilityaccordingtotheirIEPandneededtosupportthestudent'sprogressinthegeneraleducationcurriculum.TheseclassroomsarereferredtoastheLowerElementaryandUpperElementaryLearningCentersandinstructionisdeliveredbyahighlyqualifiedspecialeducationteacher.InadditiontotheresourceroomattheelementarylevelasocialworkerandspeechandlanguagepathologistisavailableonstafftomeettheneedsofthosestudentswhoqualifyfortheseservicesasdocumentedintheirIEP's.

MiddleandHighSchoolSpecialEducationProgram(Grades7-12)Atthemiddleandhighschoollevelspecialeducationstudentsreceiveinstructioninthegeneraleducationsettingbyhighlyqualifiedteachersineligibleareas.Aco-teacher(highlyqualifiedspecial

educationteacher)providesservicetospecialeducationstudentswithinthegeneraleducationsettingaccordingtoeachspecialeducationstudent'sIEP(IndividualizedEducationPlan).

Co-teacherssupportthestudentwiththechallengesthatpresentthemselvesasaresultofthatstudents'disabilityandassistspecialeducationstudentsinaccessingthegeneraleducationcurriculum.Thismayincludebutisnotlimitedtoindividualizedandsmallgroupinstruction,andmakingaccommodationsandmodificationsasspecifiedinthatstudent'sIEP.Inadditiontotheco-taughtclassesasocialworkerandspeechandlanguagepathologistisavailableonstafftomeettheneedsofthosestudentswhoqualifyfortheseservicesasdocumentedintheirIEP's.

FormoreinformationonspecialeducationprogramsandrelatedservicescontacttheDirectorofStudentServices.

ConnerCreek AcademyEastCriteria forDeterminingSLD Eligibility

ConsistentwiththeMay2010 Michigan Criteria for ExistenceofaSpecificLearningDisability(SLD), whichisbasedontheIndividualswithDisabilitiesEducation Act (IDEA) federal regulationsact 34 CFR R 300.309andtheMichiganAdministrativeRules forSpecial Education (MARSE) R340.1713,ConnerCreekAcademyEastwillbe followingprocessesfordeterminingtheexistenceofaSpecificLearningDisabilitybasedonthecriteriabelow.

Theprocessesusedwillevaluatethestudent'sresponsetoscientific,research-basedinterventionas well as their pattern of strengthand weaknesses. Toobtainthemostcomprehensivedatacollection regardingthe student'sneeds,we utilize a multimodalapproachinourfull andindividualizedevaluation,whichallows ustoprovideeducationallyrelevantrecommendations forstrategies,supports,andservices.

Themultimodalcomponentsasillustratedbelowwilldrawfroma variety ofsourceswhichmayincludeaptitudeand achievementtests,parentinput,teacherrecommendations,aswell as, information aboutthe student's physicalconditions,culturalbackground,andadaptive behavior.

Forstudentsbeingmonitoredthroughthismultimodalapproachwhocontinuetodisplaypatternsofstrengthsandweaknessesanddonotmakeadequateprogresswithspecificresearch-basedinterventionsinplace,eligibilityforaSpecialLearningDisabilitywillbedeterminedatamultidisciplinaryeducationteam(MET)meetingwherealldatagatheredwillbeconsideredandrecommendationsforstudent'seducationalneedswillbeaddressed.

SPECIALEDUCATIONDISCIPLINE

Discipline ProceduresSpecialEducationStudents

Studentswithdisabilitieshavethesameresponsibilitiesandrightsasotherstudentsandmaybedisciplinedforthesamebehavioraloffensesinaccordancewithfederalandstateregulations.

Changeofplacementfordisciplinaryremovals.

Forpurposesofremovalsofachildwithadisabilityfromthechild'scurrenteducationalplacement,achangeofplacementoccursif:

(a)Theremovalisformorethan10consecutiveschooldays;or

(b)Thechildissubjectedtoaseriesofremovalsthatconstituteapatternbecausetheycumulatetomorethan10schooldaysinaschoolyear,andbecauseoffactorssuchasthelengthofeachremoval,thetotalamountoftimethechildisremoved,andproximityoftheremovalstooneanother.

Authorityofschoolpersonnel

Totheextentremovalwouldbeappliedtochildrenwithoutdisabilities,theremovalofachildwithadisabilityfromthechild'scurrentplacementfornotmorethan10consecutiveschooldaysforanyviolationofschoolrules,andadditionalremovalsofnotmorethan10cumulativeschooldaysinthesameschoolyearforseparateincidentsofmisconductaslongasthoseremovalsdonotconstituteachangeof placement:

Removal of10or less ConsecutiveorCumulative(Not a changeof placement)Days

TheDistrictwill:

•Providegeneraleducationprotections.

•ProvideparentwithSpecialEducationProceduralSafeguards

•Review previousremovalsiftheyexist.

•Holdamanifestationdeterminationreview(MOR)within10schooldaysofthe decisiontoremovethestudent.

•ProvideFAPEinaccordancewiththelaw.

DefinitionofFAPE:AneducationalrightofchildrenwithdisabilitiesintheUnitedStatesthatisguaranteedbytheRehabilitationACTof1973andtheIndividuals withDisabilitiesEducationAct(IDEA).

Removal ofOver10 CumulativeDays(Patternofremovals-changesofplacement)

TheDistrictwill:

1.Providegeneraleducationprotections

2.ProvideparentwithSpecialEducationProceduralSafeguards

3.ConductaMDRwithin10schooldaysofthedecisiontoremovea student.

4.ProvideFAPEinaccordancewiththelaw.

ManifestationDeterminationReview(MDR):Thepurposeofthisreviewistodeterminewhetherornotthechild'sbehaviorthat ledtothedisciplinaryinfractionhasadirectrelationshipwiththestudent'sdisability.

FirsttheIEPteammustconsiderintermsofthebehaviorsubjecttodisciplinaryaction,allrelevantinformation,including:

Evaluationanddiagnosticresults,includingtheresultsorotherrelevantinformationsuppliedbytheparentsofthechild;

Observationsofthechild;and

Thechild'sIEPandplacement;and

Then determinethat:

TheIEPandplacementwereappropriate

Thespecialeducationservices,supplementaryaidsandserviceswereprovided

Behaviorinterventionstrategieswereprovidedconsistentwiththechild'sIEPandplacement

Thechild'sdisabilitydidnotimpairtheabilityofthechildtounderstandtheimpactandconsequencesofthebehaviorsubjecttodisciplinaryaction;andthechild'sdisabilitydidnotimpairtheabilityofthechildtocontrolthebehaviorsubjecttodisciplinaryaction.

Result

No Manifestation

Iftheresultofthereviewisadetermination,thatthebehaviorofthechildwithadisabilitywasnotamanifestationofthechild'sdisability,therelevantdisciplinaryproceduresapplicabletochildrenwithoutdisabilitiesmaybeappliedtothechildinthesamemannerinwhichtheywouldbeappliedtochildrenwithoutdisabilities.ChildcontinuestoreceiveFAPE. If thechild'sparentdisagreeswithadetermination thatthe child'sbehavior was notamanifestationofthechild'sdisabilityorwithanydecisionregardingplacement,theparentmayrequestahearing and beprovided with information concerning that process.

Ifmanifestation

AFunctionalBehaviorAssessmentisconductedandBehaviorImprovementPlandeveloped.

IEPisreview

Child'splacementcannotbechangedexceptthroughanIEP.

Special Circumstances (Weapons, Drugs, Serious Bodily Injury)

StudentcanbeplacedinanInterimAlternativeSettingif"SpecialCircumstances"areinvolvedor byorderof a HearingOfficerifthe student is "dangerous".

RefertotheMichiganDepartmentofEducationDisciplineProcedurescurrentdocumentforguidance.

Protections forchildrennotyet eligibleforspecialeducation andrelatedservices

Achild whohasnot beendetermined to be eligible for special education and relatedservicesunderthispartandwhohasengagedinbehaviorthatviolatedanyruleorcodeofconductoftheschool,mayassertanyoftheprotectionsprovidedforinthispartiftheschoolhadknowledge thatthechild wasachildwithadisability beforethebehaviorthatprecipitatedthedisciplinaryactionoccurred.

Basis ofKnowledge.

Aschoolmustbedeemedtohaveknowledgethatachildisachildwithadisabilityif;

Theparentofthechildhasexpressedconcerninwriting(ororallyifstaffcancollaborate)toadministrationand/orteacheroftheschoolthatthechildisinneedofspecialeducationandrelatedservices;

Theparentofthechildhasrequestedanevaluationofthechild;

The teacherofthechild,orother personnel of theschool,haveexpressedconcernabout thebehaviorofperformanceofthechildtotheprincipaland/ordirectorofspecialeducationortootherpersonnelinaccordancewiththeschool'sestablishedchildfindorspecialeducationreferralsystem.

Exception

Theschoolwouldnotbedeemedtohaveknowledgeiftheschool(1)either:

(i)ConductedanevaluationbasedontheProceduresforEvaluationandEligibility,anddeterminedthatthechildwasnotachildwithadisabilityunderthispart;or

(ii)Determinedthatanevaluationwasnotnecessary;and

(2)Providednoticetothechild'sparentsofitsdetermination.

(i)Conditionsthatapplyifnobasisofknowledge.Iftheschooldoesnot"haveknowledge"thatachildisachildwithadisabilitypriortotakingdisciplinarymeasuresagainstthechild,thechildmaybesubjectedtothesame disciplinarymeasuresasmeasuresappliedtochildrenwithout disabilitieswhoengagedincomparablebehaviors.

(ii)

(3)Limitations.

(i)Ifarequestismadeforanevaluationofachildduringthetimeperiodinwhichthechildissubjectedtodisciplinarymeasures,theevaluationmustbeconductedinanexpeditedmanner.

(ii)Untiltheevaluationiscompleted,thechildremainsintheeducationalplacementdeterminedbyschoolauthorities,whichcanincludesuspensionorexpulsionwithouteducationalservices.

(iii)Ifthechildis determinedtobeachildwithadisability,takingintoconsiderationinformationfromtheevaluationconductedbytheagencyandinformationprovided by theparents,the school shall providespecialeducation andrelatedservices

DRESSCODE

ThestandardsofdressandappearanceforstudentsatConnerCreekAcademyEastarebasedupongoodtaste,modesty,cleanliness,comfort,safetyandpracticality.Theyareintendedtoshowrespecttotheschoolanditsfaculty,tobuildschoolspirit.Studentshavetheresponsibility to dress and groomina mannerwhichdoes not disrupt the educational processnorendangerthehealthandsafetyofthemselvesorothers.Thefollowingstandardsarenotintendedtobeallencompassing.Administrationhastheresponsibilityandauthoritytoapplythesegeneralguidelineswhenconfrontedwithquestionableappearancenotcoveredspecifically.

StudentsingradesK-6:

Girls:

Skirts:Khaki(maximumof2"abovetheknees)

Slacks,shorts :"Dockers"/cargostylekhaki (mustbe wornatthewaist)

PoloShirt::BlackwithCCAElogo-shortor longsleeve.

Teeshirt:RedorBlack(plain) long sleeve!-shirtmaybewornunderpoloshirt.

Sweater:Blackbuttondown;nodecorations. Nohoodies.Fleece:SweatshirtorJacket,BlackwithCCAElogoonly,purchasedfromuniformstore.

Socks:WhiteorBlackonly

Shoes:Anytypeofclosed-toeshoe(hightopshoehastobelessthan2inchesoverankle)

*Shorts can only be wornbeforeOctober 15thand afterApril15th

Boys:

Slacksorshorts:"Dockers"/cargostyle khaki(mustbewornatthewaist

PoloShirt: Black withCCAE logo-short or longsleeve.

TeeShirt:RedorBlack(plain)longsleevemaybewornunderpoloshirt

Sweater:Blackbuttondown;nodecorations. Nohoodies.

Fleece:SweatshirtorJacket,BlackwithCCAElogoonly,purchasedfromuniformstore.

Socks:WhiteorBlackonly

Shoes:Anytypeofshoe(hightopshoehastobelessthan2inchesoverankle)

*Miscellaneous

•Allclothingmustbeplain.OnlytheConnerCreekAcademyEastschoollogoispermitted.

•Allstudentsmustbeindresscodepriortothestartofschool.

•Fieldtripdresswillbedictatedbytheactivity.Studentswillbeinformedofwhatisacceptabledresspriortothetrip.

•Casualdressdayswillbescheduledthroughouttheyear.Casualdressmeansthattheschooldresscodeisrelaxedforthatday.However,thecasualclothingmustbemodest,neatandingoodtaste.

•Jeansmaybewornbuttheycannothaveholesorfrayedhems.Tanktops,muscleshirts,flipflops,etc.arenotpermitted.

•T-shirtswithinappropriatesayingsarenotpermitted.Casualskirtsordressesmustbenomorethan2"abovetheknee.Nohats,miniskirtsordu-ragsareallowed.

Violations of Dress Code

1.Studentswhoarenotindresscodewillbenotifiedbythehomeroomteacherandgiventheopportunitytocorrectthesituation.

2.Studentswhoareinviolationofthedresscodebecauseofsloppinessor"stretching"theruleswillbecorrectedandaconsequencewillbeissued.

3.Studentsinthe lowerelementary(K-3)classeswillbedealtwithonanindividualbasis.

ATTENDANCE POLICY K-6

Regularschoolattendanceisvitaltoeachchild'sacademicsuccess.Learninggoesoneveryday,andifachildisabsentexcessively,theywillfinditdifficulttokeepupwiththeirschoolwork.Habitsareformedinearlyyearsthathavelastingresults.

IFTHEHABITOFBEINGONTIMEISFORMEDEARLY,THEPATTERNWILLBECARRIEDTHROUGHOUTTHEYEARSTOCOME.

Procedures

1.Parentsmustcalltheappropriateschoolofficebetween7:30-8:30a.m.toreporttheirchild'sabsence.

2.Notificationschedule:

•10absences:Letterwillbesenthome

•15absences:2nd letterwithTruancyOfficenotifiedforaction

•20absences:3rdletterwithdisenrollment

3.Whenmakingdoctorordentalappointments,everyeffortshouldbemadetoschedulethemafter3:25p.m.However, ifitisabsolutelynecessarytoleaveduringschool hours,theparent/guardianmustsignthechildoutintheschooloffice.Theofficewillthenexcusethestudentfrom class.

4.Whenabsencesoccur,itistheresponsibilityoftheparent/guardianand/orstudenttomakearrangementstomakeupanymissedwork.

5.Astudentthatarrivestoschoolafter9:30a.m.willbeconsideredabsentforhalfofa day.

6. Astudentthatisreleasedfromschoolafterlunchwillbeconsideredabsentforhalf ofaday.

TARDYPOLICY

Punctualitytoschoolandtoclassisveryimportant.Withpromptness,astudentdemonstratesself-disciplineandresponsibility.Self-disciplineinthisareaisnotonlyimportantforproperacademicachievement,butitisessential forthedevelopmentofgoodhabits,whicharecharacteristicofsuccessandgoodcitizenship.

Astudentisconsideredtardytoclasswhenhe/sheisnotintheclassroomwhenitistimetobeginclass.Studentsareexpected toattend classfully preparedwiththematerialsneededfortheclass.Developingthehabitofpromptnessisnotonlyofgreatvalueinschoolbutisalsoagreathabit.

Procedures

1.Astudentwillbemarkedtardyifhe/shecomestoschoolaftertheattendanceperiod(7:55a.m.).

2.Tentardiespersemesterresultsinalettertotheparents.

3.Twentytardieswillresult inthetruancyofficebeingnotified.

AFTERSCHOOLPOLICY

•Anystudentnotpickedupby3:40p.m.mustbeinthe"LatchKey”room.

•Anystudentnotpickedupby3:40andnotenrolledinLatchKeywillbechargedaLateFee.Intheeventofanemergency,the parentshouldcontacttheschoolofficepriortodismissal to inform them of thecircumstance.

•Studentsmaynotwaitinthebuildingoroutsidepast3:40p.m.

•StudentswillbereleasedfromLatchKeywhenaparent/guardianarrivesorsendsanoterequestingreleasetoanapprovedsupervisor.

WITHDRAWAL FROMSCHOOL

Ifitbecomesnecessaryforastudenttoleaveduringtheschoolyear,allbooksandotherschoolmaterialsmustbereturnedingoodconditionbeforerecordswillbereleasedtothenewschool.

EMERGENCY DRILLS

TheschoolcomplieswithallfiresafetylawsandwillconductfiredrillsinaccordancewithStateLaw.Specificinstructionsonhowtoproceedwillbeprovidedtostudentsbytheirteacherswhowillberesponsibleforthesafe,prompt,andorderlyevacuationofthecampus.

InclementWeatherdrillswillbeconductedduringtheschoolyear,usingtheproceduresprovidedbytheState.Thealarmsystemforinclementweatherdiffersfromthealarmsystemforfiresandconsistsofanalertbroadcastontheschool'spublicaddresssystem.

Lockdowndrillswillbeconductedduringtheschoolyear,topracticesecuringthecampus.ThealarmsystemforaLockdowndrilldiffersfromthealarmsystemforfiresandtornadoes.ALockdownalarmconsistsofauniquealertbroadcastontheschools'publicaddresssystem.

Falserepresentationofafireorinclementweatheremergencyisaseriousoffense.Notonlyisthisdangerous,butitisalsocostlytotheAcademy.Schoolsarebilledforfalsealarmsandmustpayafee.Anystudentwhoparticipatesinthistypeofactivity,encouragesanotherpersontocauseafalsealarm,orotherwisecausesthestaffandstudentsofConnerCreekAcademyEasttobelievethereisanemergencywhenthereisnot,willbesuspendedandpossiblyexpelledfromtheschool.Parents/guardianswillbealsoberesponsibleforanymonetaryfeesincurredthroughfalsealarms.

EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING

Shouldtherebeareasontoclosetheschoolthefollowingprocedureswillbeused:

1.TheprincipalwillcontactthelocalTV/radiostationswhichwillannounceConnerCreekAcademyEast’s closure.

2.Thefacultywillbecontactedusingtheemergencychainlist.

3.Staffandfamilieswillalsobecontactedbyourautomatedsystem:SchoolMessenger.

CAMPUSFACILITIES

TheneatappearanceoftheConnerCreekAcademyEastcampusisofgreatimportance.Ourgoalistohaveacampusthatisclearoflitterandvandalism,acampusthatwilldemonstrateprideandrespectforthefacility.

Textbooks

Textbooksareprovidedforeachstudent.Itistheresponsibilityofthestudenttomaintainhis/herbooksinpropercondition.Attheendoftheyear,textbooksaretobeturnedinwithonlynormalwear.Anyexcessivewearordamagetoabookwillresultinfinancialobligationtotheparent/guardian.

Lost and Found

Allarticlesfound ontheschoolgroundsshouldbeturnedintotheschool office.Thesearticleswillbe placedin the"Lost and Found" boxlocatedinthe hallway outside thelatch key room.Unclaimedarticleswillbediscardedperiodically.

HEALTHINFORMATION

Health Documents

Everystudentmustsubmitacopyofanimmunizationrecordtotheschooloffice.Immunizationsmustbeup-to-date.Studentswithmedicalorreligiousexemptionswillbeexcludedfromschoolintheeventofanoutbreak.Parents/guardiansareaskedtoinformtheschoolofficeofanymedicalconditionorrestrictionthatmayimpactyourchild(ren)whileatschool.

EnrollingKindergartenstudentsmustsubmita"ReportofHealthExaminationforSchoolEntry"datedwithinsixmonthspriortoenteringkindergarten.

Medication

ConnerCreekAcademyEastrequiresparentstomakearrangementswiththeschoolofficetoadministerALLmedications(includingthosesoldoverthecountersuchaschildren'saspirinorTylenol))thatarebroughttotheschool.AparentmustcompleteaMedicationRequestbeforethemedicinecanbeadministered.Medicinemaybegivenbythesecretariesorotherdesignatedpersonnel.Medications areNOT to be keptwiththe student(e.g., in the lunch box,backpacks,etc.).

Screening

Studentsmaybescreenedforvision,andhearingneeds.Resultswillbedocumentedinthestudent'shealthfile.Parentshavetherighttorefuseanyscreening.

Physical Education

StudentsmaybeexcusedfromparticipatinginP.E.and/orrecessunderthefollowingconditions:

1.Onedaywithwrittennotefromhis/herparent(muststaywithclass–excusedfromparticipationonly).

2.Formorethanoneday,parent/guardianmustmeetwiththeP.E.teacherinpersonorbyphoneandhaveadministrativeapproval(muststaywithclass-excusedfromparticipationonly).

3.Thestudentmusthaveawrittenphysician’sorderifnonparticipationisrequestedforanextendedperiod.

Recess

1.RecessforallstudentsingradesK-6iseveryday,weatherpermitting(20degreesorwarmer).

2.Ifyourchildiswellenoughtocometoschooltheyarerequiredtogooutsidewiththeirclass,unlessyouhaveawrittenletterfromyourchild'sphysicianstatingtheycannotbeoutsideduringrecessduetoanillness.

TRANSPORTATION

Free BusTransportation

ParentsmustcompleteaBusRegistrationFormpriortotheirstudentbeingabletoridethebus.ThisformisavailableintheSchoolOffice.Studentsareexpectedtofollowtheschoolruleswhileonthebusandberespectfulofallbuspersonnel.Ifstudentsdonotfollowthecorrectbusprocedurestheywilllosetheprivilegeofbustransportation.

BusstopsthroughoutthemetroDetroitarea.Contacttheschoolofficeat(586)779-8055forlocations.

CCAEElementaryParentInvolvementPlan/Policy

Sec1118(b)TheCCAEParentInvolvementPlanwillbedistributedintheParentHandbookatthebeginningofeachyear.TheParentInvolvementPlanwillalsobereviewedand/orrevisedbytheParentFocusGroupeachyear.

Relationship with Families

•Thehome-schoolpartnershipwillbecultivatedthroughouttheyearbycontinualcommunication,aswellasfamilyactivitiesandeventsthatwillpromoteapositivesenseofschoolcommunity.Activitiesmightinclude:LiteracyNight,MathNight,ScienceFair,FieldDay,Family Dance,VolunteerAppreciation,MusicConcerts,CareerDay,Fundraising,etc.

•Theschoolwillfacilitate aParent FocusGroup,allowingfor regularmeetings where

parentscan voicetheirsuggestions anddecisions relatingto theeducation oftheirchildren.CCAEAdministrationand/orstaffwillrespondtoanysuggestionsinatimelymanner.CCAEwillprovideanyreasonablesupportthatisrequestedinregardstoparentinvolvementactivities. Sec1118(c)(4)(C), Sec 1118(e)(14)

•Atruepartnershipforlearningwillexistbetweenthehomeandtheschoolthroughaschoolcompactsignedbytheteacher,student,andparent.Thecompactclearlydefinestheresponsibilitiesoftheteacher,student,andparenttoensureasuccessfullearningexperienceforthechild.Thecompactwillbediscussedannuallyatparent-teacherconferenceandisjointlyreviewedeachyearbystafftheparentfocusgroup.Sec1118(d)(1),Sec1118(d)(2)(A)

•CCAEeducatesteachersandstafftovalueparent'scontributionsbysharingparentsurveyresults,collaboratingwiththeParentFocusgroup,andinvitingparentstoparticipateinTitleI programevaluationmeetings,TitleI/SIPAnnualReviews,etc.Sec1118(e)(3)

•Teachersandstaffaretrainedtocommunicatewithparentseffectivelyduringprofessionallearningopportunitiesandareprovideddocumentationwithparentinvolvementstrategiesthroughouttheyear.Sec1118(e)(3)

•Whennecessary,CCAEwillprovidefullopportunitiesfortheparticipationofparentswithlimitedEnglishproficiency,parentswithdisabilities,andparentsofmigratorychildren. Sec1118(f)

EffectiveCommunication

Parentswillbeprovidedtimelyinformationaboutupcomingmeetingsandparentalinvolvementopportunities.Theseflexiblemeetingswillbeofferedatvarioustimesconvenienttoourfamilies. Sec1118(c)(2),Sec1118(c) (4)(A)

Classroomteacherswillcommunicatewithparentsregardingupcomingeducationalevents,academicandbehavioralprogress,classexpectations,homework,andclassroomactivitiesthrough thefollowing:

•Newsletters

•Email

•ClassroomWebsites

•WeeklyFolders

•Conferences/Meetings

•PhoneCalls

•ProgressReports/Report Cards

•Missing AssignmentReport

•PowerSchool ParentPortal

Sec1118(d)(2)(B),Sec1118(e)(1)

•CCAEparentswillbeawareoftheCommonCoreStandardsforeachgrade,stateandlocalassessmentforeachgrade,aswellasCCAE'sexpectationsregardingtheiracademicprogressthroughthefollowing:

•AtOpenHouse,teacherswillshare/distributeinformationregardingthecommon

corestandardsfortheirgrade-level.CurriculumwillbepostedonCCAE website.

•Parentswillreceiveareadinglevelonreportcards.

•Parents will receive information in regards to K.3 Reading Law

•TeacherswillsharegradelevelexpectationsandaideparentsininterpretingMEAP

resultsandotherlocalassessmentresults(GlobalScholar,Dibels,CommonAssessments,etc).

•Parentswillreceivewrittencommunication(progressreportorreportcard)regarding

studentprogressevery7weeks.Sec1118

(e)(1),Sec1118(c)(4)(B)

•Allcommunicationwillbeinaformatandlanguage,totheextentpracticable,thatis

understandabletofamilies.

Sec1118(e)(5)

LearningatHome

•CCAEteachersandadministrationwillprovidematerialsandtrainingtohelpparentsworkwiththeirchildrentoimprovetheirchildren'sachievementthroughthefollowing:

•Parentswillbegivensuggestionsonhowtoaideintheirchild'slearningprogressduringFamilyLiteracy/MathNights.

•Teacherswillgiveperiodicsuggestions/tipsonhowtohelptheirchildwithspecific

academic orbehavioralskills (Ex.MSTEPTips).

•Onlineprograms(ex.SuccessMaker,StudyIsland,educationalwebsitesunderstudentlinks)areavailableforstudentstoaccessathomeforextendedlearningtime.

Sec1118(e)(2)

Volunteer Opportunities

•ParentswillhavetheopportunitytojointheParentFocusgroupwhichmeetsregularlythroughouttheyeartobekeptuptodateonschool-widepoliciesandinitiatives,aswellasplanfamilyevents andschool improvementactivities.

•Parentswillhavetheopportunitytovolunteerandparticipateintheirchild'sclass,and/orobserveclassroomactivities.Sec1118(d)(C)

•Parentshavetheopportunitytoattendand/orvolunteeratCCAEfamilyevents/workshopsthroughout theyear.

Involving FamiliesIn Decision Making and Advocacy

•Allparentswillbeinvitedandencouragedtoattendayearlymeetingtoinformthemoftheschool'sTitleIParticipationandtoexplaintherequirementsandtherightoftheparentsinvolved.ProgramsandservicesprovidedtostudentsthroughTitlefundswillalsobepresented.ThismeetingwilltakeplaceduringtheBacktoSchoolBBQ.Sec1118(c)(1)

•ParentswillbeinvitedtoanannualTitleIEvaluationMeetingtodetermineifourprogramsarehavingasignificantimpactonattainingourschoolimprovementgoalsandincreasingstudentachievement.Sec1118(c)(3)

•ParentswillbeinvitedtoanannualTitle I/SIPReviewtoevaluate ourschool-wide plan.

•Parentsuggestionswillbeaddressedwhenrevisingtheschool-wideplanforthefollowingyear.Ifparentsfindtheplanunsatisfactory,CCAEwillsubmitthoseparentcommentswhentheschoolmakestheplanavailable.

Sec1118(c)(3)Sec 1118(c)(5)

•AllparentswillbegivenasurveytoevaluateCCAEonacademicprogress,schoolclimate,opportunitiesforparentinvolvement,TitleIprograms,etc.Feedbackwillbeusedtoimprovetheschool-wideprogram.

Collaborating with theCommunity

•CCAEwillbuildconstructivepartnershipsandconnectfamilieswithcommunitybasedprogramsandresources.

ProgramCoordination

•CCAEwillcoordinateandintegrateparentalinvolvementprogramsandactivitiesthrough

maintainingarelationshipwithHeadstartand/orotherlocalcommunityorganizationsandprovidingalendinglibraryforparents. Sec 1118(e)(4)

Receipt ofParent/Student Handbook

I havereceivedandhavereadtheConnerCreekAcademyEast,ParentIStudentHandbook.Iagreetoabidebythepoliciesandprocedurescontainedtherein.Iunderstandthatthepoliciescontainedinthehandbookmaybeaddedto,deletedorchangedatanytime.Allupdatestothishandbookwillbesenthomewithyourchildren.

Pleasefilloutthisformandreturntoschool.

LISTALLCHILDRENATTENDINGConnerCreekAcademyEastElementarySchool

Child: ______Grade: ______

Child: ______Grade: ______

Child: ______Grade: ______

Child: ______Grade: ______

PARENT/GUARDIAN: ______

SIGNATURE: ______

DATE: ______