RESPECT

Mutual respect amongst students, teachers, and staff is essential for the promotion of a positive learning environment. To keep and cultivate such and environment there are specific behaviors that are NOT acceptable.

These are:

• Sexual harassment: in all of its forms—physical, verbal, mental, and emotional.
• Discrimination: based on race, ethnic background, gender, religion, and/or sexual orientation.
• Disrespect: for others’ property. Instigation: of or contribution to a hostile environment.
• Refusal: to cooperate in class.
• Teasing: and horseplay, including rough-housing.
• Defacing: writing graffiti or otherwise destroying school property (students who deface or destroy school property will be required to clean, pain, repair, or pay for damages). Other disciplinary measures may also be taken.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Knowledge is power. Students are empowered through the development of skills that allow them to continue their own intellectual growth. This is demonstrated by the consistent acquisition of credits toward a high school diploma.

CREDITS

Students must earn credit to stay in the Street Academy. Credit is earned based on work completed. Students who receive no academic credit in a full term will be placed on Academic probation. If the situation does not improve, the student will be subject to termination from the program, at the discretion of the staff.

HOMEWORK

Homework is required to be completed in order to receive credit. A minimum of two (2) homework assignments per week per class will be assigned. Students must stay after school on the day that he/she does not turn in homework.

ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY

Attendance and punctuality are essential for academic success. Each student’s presence in classes contributes to the diversity of knowledge and personality which enriches the daily learning experience. The attendance policy is designed to promote this experience and this policy is strongly enforced.

ATTENDANCE It is expected that each student will attend all assigned classes from Monday through Friday from 8:35 am to 2:45 pm except in cases of emergency and/or illness. An absence is excused if the student brings a note from a parent or guardian verifying sickness, medical/dental appointment, death in the family, or court visit. Students are to bring a note on the day they return to school. Students who have not brought notes within two (2) days may be sent home. Any other absences is unexcused and the student will be required to make up work—four hours per un-excused absence to be completed between 2:45 and 4pm on M,T,Th, and F. Hours can be made up between the hours of 1pm and 4pm on Wednesday and Saturday once per month.

PUNCTUALITY School starts promptly at 8:40am. Students are expected to be in school by 8:35am. A student is late if he/she is not in his/her seat at 8:40 or by the beginning of each subsequent class period. One hour of make up is given for each tardy. Make up must be served on the day it is earned. School doors are locked at 8:55am. Students arriving after that time may be given a pass and sent home. Being sent home is considered an unexcused absence. The parent will be notified.

FOCUS

In order for students to achieve their full academic potential and develop effective focusing skills, the classrooms must be free of disruptions.

RADIOS, CD PLAYERS, MP3 PLAYERS, BEEPERS, AND CELL PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN SCHOOL. Students cannot eat or drink (except water) in the classrooms. Lunch may be eaten during lunch period only in the designated lunch area. Otherwise, food may be confiscated and/or points docked. There is a five minute passing period between classes. This is the only time that students are allowed to use the rest room. Written verification is required for medical exemption to this rule. A point is docked for violation of this rule and an automatic hour is given for make up.

SLEEPING IN CLASS IS NOT TOLERATED. Students must arrive at school well rested and alert. Personal grooming such as applying makeup, styling hair, etc. is not appropriate in class. It is expected that students will adhere to the dress code.

HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT

The Street Academy promotes a healthy environment that leads to physical, mental, emotional, and academic success. The following rules have been established to provide such an environment.

Drugs & Alcohol: Students suspected of using, possessing or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol before, during or after school while in the school or in its vicinity are subject to termination. Any student standing with those doing the above regardless of guilt or innocence is also subject to termination, suspension or a referral to a drug and alcohol counseling. Students dealing drugs will be terminated immediately.

Eating Area: In an effort to obtain a roach, rat, and an ant free environment, food is limited to the lunch room; or other designated areas only.

SAFETY

Intellectual growth requires a safe and secure setting. The following rules promote the personal safety of each individual.

Violence: Fights at or in the vicinity of the school before, during or after school will not be tolerated.

STUDENTS INVOLVED IN A FIGHT WILL BE TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY!

At the staff’s discretion, students may reapply after a minimum of two quarters. Re-application does not guarantee re-admission.

Weapons: Weapons are not permitted on or around campus.

Students found with weapons will be terminated immediately.

Money/Gambling: Students are not to endanger themselves by bringing large amounts of money to school. Gambling is not allowed. Students violating these rules are subject to suspension. Parking: To park on school grounds, students must have a license, registration, and insurance documents on file in the Principal’s office.

Non-Students: Non-Students must secure permission from the Principal to be on school grounds. Students should not encourage or invite non-students to school.

SMOOTH OPERATION

The Street Academy is a place for learning. Students and staff need to spend as much time as possible on academics. The rules that follow are designed to allow students and staff to focus on this main task.

Visitors: Parents and other interested persons are welcome to visit the school. They should make an appointment with the Principal.

Office/Kitchen: No students are allowed in the office area or kitchen/lounge without permission. Telephones: Phones are for school business only. Students can use public phones before and after school. Students are allowed to make calls home on a case by case basis and are always allowed to receive messages or calls from parents in cases of emergency.

Street Academy has a strict NO CELL PHONE USE POLICY: Cell phones are not allowed to be used in any area of the school property. Students must be off campus and down the block to begin use of their personal cell phones.

CELL PHONES WILL BE TAKEN IF STUDENTS ARE CAUGHT USING THEM IN OR AROUND THE SCHOOL, THIS POLICY WILL BE ENFORCED.

Remaining in class: Students are to enter the building at 8:35am, and they are not allowed to leave campus until 2:45pm without written permission. Students are not allowed to leave their classrooms or other school activities during class time except with the written permission of their teachers.

Books: Books that are lost or damaged must be paid for by students. If payment is not made, the students will not receive his/her grades, transcripts, or diplomas.

Pencils/pens: Pencils and pens are sold before 8:40am for $0.10 and $0.50 respectively, and for $0.25 and $0.75 after that.

MAKEUP WORK

Students with tardies, unexcused absences or who have lost points on their daily contract (no homework, no class work, behavior problems, etc.) will be assigned make up hours by their consultant teachers. While make up is mandatory, it differs from traditional detention, in that hours are served in tutoring or other academic assistance. If academic work is completed, students may help with office duties, school beautification, or other appropriate activities. Failure to do makeup may result in suspension with an additional four hours added for everyday of suspension.