Documente Academic
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2015-16
Table of Contents
WELCOME LETTER ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3
VISION................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
MISSION.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
FIVE PILLARS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
PARENT INVOLVEMENT .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
BELL SCHEDULE .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
ACADEMIC CALENDAR ..............................................................................................................................................................10
CAMPUS SUPERVISION .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION ................................................................................................................................................ 11
STUDENT CONDUCT ............................................................................................................................................................... 11
INTERNET TERMS & CONDITIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 12
PERSONAL BELONGINGS......................................................................................................................................................... 13
DRESS CODE ................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
ATTENDANCE .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
CLOSED CAMPUS POLICY ....................................................................................................................................................... 16
DAILY DISMISSAL ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
TELEPHONE USE .......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY.......................................................................................................................................................... 16
PROHIBITION OF HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, AND BULLYING ...................................................................... 16
COMPLAINT PROCESS .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
PLAGIARISM/CHEATING ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES.................................................................................................................................................. 18
CA EDUCATIONAL CODE SECTION 48900...................................................................................................................... 20
THE PORCH................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
FIGHTING ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
PROHIBITION OF SEXUAL HARRASSMENT BY STUDENTS POLICY ...................................................................... 21
DISCIPLINE MATRIX.................................................................................................................................................................... 22
DISCIPLINE MATRIX REFERENCE SHEET ............................................................................................................................ 25
STUDENT SEARCHES AND SEIZURES ................................................................................................................................. 29
NOTICE OF PROHIBITION OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND OTHER DRUGS .................................................. 29
ACADEMIC INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................... 30
MEASUREMENT OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE ............................................................................................................. 30
GRADING AND REPORT CARDS ......................................................................................................................................... 31
HONOR ROLL PROGRAM ...................................................................................................................................................... 31
SPECIAL EDUCATION ............................................................................................................................................................... 32
FERPA-FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT .................................................................................... 32
COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE CONTRACT .............................................................................................................. 37
STUDENT PARENT HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT ........................................................... 38
EDUCATIONAL PARTNER:
Margaret Fortune
President/CEO
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
To put it simply, we cannot provide a high-quality education without including the parent(s) of every student in
the learning process. Educators and parents cannot work in isolation of each other. In order for learning to take
place for every student, there must be a continuum of instruction that lasts much longer than the time students
are in school. By working together as trusted partners, parents and educators can create an educational experience
for each student that allows learning to continue at home and beyond the classroom walls. Research states that:
When parents are involved, students tend to achieve at higher levels in school, regardless of socioeconomic status, ethnic/racial background, or parents' education level.
The more extensive the parent involvement, the higher the student achievement.
When parents are involved in students' education, those students generally have higher grades and test
scores, better attendance, and complete homework more consistently.
Students whose parents are involved in their lives have higher graduation rates and greater enrollment
rates in postsecondary education.
In programs designed to involve parents in full partnerships, student achievement for disadvantaged
children not only improves, but can also reach levels that are standard for middle-class children.
Because of this overwhelming evidence, we believe it is paramount to include parents in the learning process. Upon
enrollment, parents sign a Commitment to Excellence Contract to provide 40 hours of service each year to
improve the achievement of their child and the school community. The school also provides structures to involve
parents in their childs learning and coordinate parent communication, workshops, activities, and clubs to educate,
train, and empower parents to better support their childs pursuit of an excellent education.
Several of the activities that count as Parent Hours are listed below (see Parent Passport for more information):
A school designee shall ensure that volunteer projects comply with health and safety codes, building codes, fire
codes, and environmental laws. The school will provide on-site assistance and supervision for such projects,
depending upon their complexity and the expertise of the volunteers. Projects shall be inspected upon completion
to ensure that the work was done satisfactorily. Electrical, electronic, heating, ventilation, air conditioning,
plumbing, welding and structural work must be done by a licensed contractor or performed under the supervision
of a skilled maintenance employee with knowledge of the trade involved.
Instructional
Minutes/Day
(bolded)
7:30 am
Instruction Begins
7:45 am
Math Calendar
30 minutes
Language Arts
120 minutes
Yoga/Snack
20 minutes
Mathematics
90 minutes
Lunch/PE (Monday-Thursday)
Lunch/TEAM Mtg. (Friday)
20 mins = eat
40 mins = PE
Science/Social Studies
60 minutes
Recess/Snack
15 minutes
30 minutes
3:00 pm
Instructional
Minutes/Year
Total Minutes:
58,080
Instructional
Minutes/Day
(bolded)
7:30 am
Instruction Begins
7:45 am
Language Arts
90 minutes
Yoga/Snack
20 minutes
Language Arts
80 minutes
Lunch/PE (Monday-Thursday)
Lunch/TEAM Mtg. (Friday)
Instructional
Minutes/Year
20 mins = eat
40 mins = PE
Mathematics
130 minutes
Science/Social Studies
60 minutes
Study Hall/Homework
30 minutes
3:45 pm
Total Minutes:
68,640
Minimum State of California Instructional Minutes for Grade 1 & 2 = 50,400 minutes/year
GRADES 3, 4 & 5
Activity
Instructional
Minutes/Day
(bolded)
7:30 am
Instruction Begins
7:45 am
Language Arts
105 minutes
Recess
20 minutes
Language Arts
65 minutes
Mathematics
135 minutes
Instructional
Minutes/Year
60 minutes
Study Hall/Homework
45 minutes
4:00 pm
Total Minutes:
72,160
Instructional
Minutes/Day
(bolded)
7:30 am
Instruction Begins
7:45 am
Advisory/Morning Meeting
15 minutes
Electives
40 minutes
Language Arts
90 minutes
Mathematics
90 minutes
Lunch/Break
45 minutes
Science/Social Studies
90 minutes
Collaborative Time/Reading
30 minutes
Physical Education
60 minutes
Study Hall/Homework
60 minutes
5:00 pm
Instructional
Minutes/Year
Total Minutes:
84,480
CAMPUS SUPERVISION
The school opens its doors at 7:15 am each school day and discontinues providing general supervision 15 minutes
after dismissal time. We are not responsible for general student supervision prior to or after this time. Students
who are enrolled in and participate in the After School Program will be supervised on campus until a parent or
guardian picks them up, consistent with the rules for the After School Program. Teachers and staff are responsible
for student supervision during the school day and during all off- campus field lessons.
Per the Commitment to Excellence Contract, students are to remain in class until their grade level dismissal
time. In addition, parents and guardians will be prompt when picking their children up from school or schoolsponsored field lessons. Families must pick their children up no later than 15 minutes after the dismissal time, per
the grade level bell schedule, will be charged $2 per minute due to the inconvenience. Students who participate
in the After School Program will be supervised on campus until a parent or guardian picks up their student. Law
enforcement or CPS may be notified in the case of a student who is consistently not picked up on time from
school, field lessons, or the After School Program.
This a closed campus. We encourage parents and guardians to visit and help in their students classroom. All
visitors must check-in at the school office prior to visiting classrooms. Visitors are required to wear a
sticker that identifies them as a visitor to the school. Before leaving campus, all visitors are required to sign out
in the office.
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
It is discouraged that medications be administered while children are at school. However, we understand that it
sometimes cannot be avoided. In the instance where medication must be administered during school hours, an
Authorization to Administer Medication form must be filled out by the students physician or the medication
will not be administered under any circumstances.
For safety reasons, parents must bring all prescription medication to the school office where it is to be stored.
Prescription medications must be in a pharmacy-labeled container that includes the childs name, medication,
dosage, the prescribers name and directions for administration. If there is a need for cough medicine or the like
to be given during school hours, either the parent will need to come to school to administer it, or the parent
will be required to obtain a prescription from the doctor with dosing instructions and the medication will only
be accepted if it has a proper pharmacy label.
New Authorization to Administer Medication forms must be completed with any changes in medication, dosage
or time to be given. The parent agrees to pick up expired or unused medication within one week of notification
and/or prior to the end of the school year or it will be destroyed.
STUDENT CONDUCT
All schools in the Fortune network have high standards for academic achievement and student conduct that are
clearly defined, measurable and do not allow for excuses based on the background of students. Students are
expected to be responsible for their own behavior. Clear and consistent intrinsic and extrinsic rewards and
consequences are strictly applied and enforced just as they will be in our students lives beyond the school campus.
School administrators, teachers and staff will ensure that every student who wants to learn will be able to do so
in a safe, productive, and clean environment. In return, students are expected to work hard, have a positive
attitude, and treat classmates, staff, visitors, and property with kindness, courtesy and respect.
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NON-NEGOTIABLE EXPECTATIONS
1. Commitment to Excellence Contract
2. School Rules:
LISTEN: One person speaks at a time during instructional time. Be on task at all times during class.
While anyone is speaking, students will always have their eyes, ears, and brains focused on that
person. This is referred to as SLANT and tracking the speaker.
RESPECT: Be nice. Students must respect themselves, their teachers, fellow students, as well as
school and personal property.
WORK HARD: Learning is hard work. It can also be fun and rewarding. There are no excuses for
not working hard. Give your best effort at all times.
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES
1. Golden Rule: Treat others like you want others to treat you.
2. Be organized and prepared for all classes. Work should always be completed on time and presented
neatly. All personal belongings must be kept neatly in binders, folders, and backpacks.
3. Respond appropriately to all directions. Non-verbal actions matter.
4. Do the right thing without being told. Assign Yourself.
INTERNET TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Acceptable Use The use of computing devices with internet access must be in support of education
and research and consistent with the schools education objectives.
2. Unacceptable Use Transmission of any material in violation of any U.S. or state regulation is
prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to: copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or
material protected by trade secret. Use for commercial activities is not acceptable. Use for product
advertisement or political lobbying is also prohibited. Any transmission reception or web search of
pornographic material is expressly prohibited and will result in the cancellation of all information
technology access and privileges.
3. Privileges The use of information technology is a privilege and unacceptable use will result in
cancellation of those privileges.
4. Network Etiquette You are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette.
These include (but are not limited) to the following:
Be polite
Use appropriate language
Share resources
Do not reveal personal information (address, phone numbers, or email)
Social networking (i.e. use of MySpace, Facebook, instant messaging) is prohibited.
5. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at the students own risk.
6. Security Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many
users. If you can identify a security problem, notify an administrator or teacher immediately. Do not use
another individuals account without written permission from that individual. Attempts to login to any
network server as a system administrator will result in cancellation of user privileges.
7. Vandalism Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges. Vandalism is defined as any malicious
attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, hardware, network or any of the above listed agencies
or other networks that are connected to the Internet. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading
or creation of computer viruses or installation of software on school computers by students.
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PERSONAL BELONGINGS
Students are not allowed to have the following items at school:
Weapons or toy weapons
Alcohol, tobacco, or any illegal substance
Soda
Toys, stuffed animals or dolls
Candy, gum or sunflower seeds
Radio, MP3 Player, iPod, etc.
Unhealthy snacks (Hot Cheetos, Takis)
Fast food
Electronic toys & gaming devices
Cellular telephones, pagers
Cash in excess amounts
Vulgar/inappropriate stickers and logos
Sunglasses
Inappropriate magazines / books
Baseball caps or do rags
Denim clothing of any kind
Consequences for bringing prohibited items to school:
1. The FIRST time a prohibited item is brought to school it will be confiscated and returned only to a parent
or legal guardian.
2. The SECOND time a prohibited item is brought to school it will remain in the possession of the school until
the start of the next trimester.
3. The THIRD time a prohibited item is brought to school it will remain in the possession of the school until
the end of the school year.
If parents choose to have their student carry a cellular telephone to and from school for safety purposes, the student
must check the device in either at the school office or with his/her classroom teacher. The student may check the
telephone out at the end of the day. Lost or stolen cell phones are not the responsibility of the school.
DRESS CODE
We believe that a students appearance has an impact on his or her attitude and behavior. Respect for the school community
and for the students themselves is evidenced by dressing appropriately. All students will adhere to a dress code that
enhances a professional educational environment at all times. Students are to wear a school-approved every day or dress
uniform, Monday through Friday, during off-campus school functions, as well as during Intersession and summer sessions,
unless otherwise specified.
1. The everyday uniform consists of the following clothing:
School color polo shirt with embroidered school logo
Khaki pants, shorts, skirt, scooters, or skorts
Black, white or brown closed-toe shoes
Black or white socks
Black or brown belt (if necessary)
2. The dress uniform* consists of the following clothing:
Navy Blazer with embroidered school logo (grades 6-8)
Navy blue sweater vest or navy blue cardigan sweater (TK-5) with embroidered school logo
Green plaid tie
White, short sleeved button down dress shirt
Khaki pants, or khaki /plaid skirts, scooters or skorts
Black, brown or navy shoes (no tennis shoes)
Dark socks (boys)
White or navy knee highs or tights (girls)
Black or brown belt (if necessary)
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ATTENDANCE
Students will be in class by 7:45 am every day (Monday Friday), and remain at school until grade-level dismissal. On
specific days when dismissal times change, families will be given written notice of the adjusted time.
All missed work due to an excused or unexcused absence(s) must be completed. All work needing completion or
correction must be fixed. Work can increase. It is the students responsibility to consult with each of his/her teachers
to make sure she/he is aware of all assignments. The time generally allowed to complete this work will be the number
of days the student was absent. For example, if a student was absent for one day, then he or she will have one day to
make up any missed work.
Students with excessive missing assignments, due to absences or other circumstances, may be required to stay at
school until all missed work is completed.
Since absences negatively affect academic achievement, repeated absences shall be reflected in the students grades.
Excessive unexcused absences or instances of tardiness, may lead to the Principal or designee, student, and parent or
guardian meeting to address the issue. A student may be retained if they obtain 10 or more unexcused absences for
the school year. A meeting of appropriate administrators, the child, and parent will be convened to assist parents and
students who have persistent attendance or tardiness problems.
TARDINESS
Parents and guardians will be prompt when bringing their child to school or to other school-sponsored events.
Repeated tardiness can lead to appropriate consequences determined by the administration due to the missed learning
time. For every 15 minutes a student is late to school, he/she will miss 10% of the academic instruction.
ABSENCES
Excused Absence: Absences for proper causes are listed in the State Educational Code for illness, medical, dental, or
optometry appointments.
Unexcused Absence: Absence which occurs with the knowledge and approval of parents or guardian but for reasons
which, though not acceptable under State Law, are not classified as truancy.
If a student is expected to be absent, parents/guardians must contact the school office by phone the night before or the
day of the expected absence. If a student becomes sick in the morning, the parents/guardians must contact the school
office by 7:30 am. If a student is not in the classroom and the school has not been notified of the absence, the parent
or guardian will be called. Upon the students return, the student is expected to bring a signed note from the
parent/guardian or the physician who treated the student, which includes the date or time and a reason for the
absence.
School funding is based on attendance, so accurate record keeping and state law requires parent confirmation of the
reasons for the absences. If your child is ill, it is best for him/her to stay home to get the care needed and prevent the
exposure of illness of others. If for any reason your child is absent from school, please call the school office/or send a
note indicating the reason. The note should state the reason and the dates of absence. State law permits absences for
the following reasons: Illness, quarantine (as directed by the Health Department), medical, dental or eye
appointments, or attending the funeral of an immediate family member.
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Nothing in this policy requires the affected student to possess a characteristic that is a perceived basis for the
harassment, intimidation, or bullying, or other distinguishing characteristic.
Harassment, intimidation or bullying can take many forms including: slurs, rumors, jokes, innuendos, demeaning
comments, drawing cartoons, pranks, gestures, physical attacks, threats, or other written, oral or physical actions.
Intentional acts refers to the individuals choice to engage in the act rather than the ultimate impact of the action(s).
Anyone found to violate the above policy, is in violation of the California Education Code (Section 48900.4) and will be
subject to suspension or expulsion as identified in the Disciplinary Procedures section below.
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COMPLAINT PROCESS
Due to the importance of parent involvement in the success of each child parents are expected to communicate
regularly with their child. Furthermore, parents and teachers need to communicate regularly in order to
monitor their childs progress and build a strong partnership with their childs teacher. In the case that a parent
has a concern regarding the childs experience in the classroom parents are asked to follow the steps below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
If the concern is not resolved after the steps above have been followed then parents have the option to
proceed with the steps below:
1. Meet with the principal and President/CEO of Fortune School of Education.
2. Address the Board of Directors for Fortune School of Education.
3. Address the Charter School Division Office (San Bernardino) or the County Deputy
Superintendents Office (Sacramento)
4. Address the School District (San Bernardino) or County (Sacramento) Board of Education.
5. Address the California Department of Education.
PLAGIARISM/CHEATING
Plagiarism occurs when a student uses another writers work without giving credit for the source. Plagiarism
typically occurs in school situations in the following ways:
A student uses the authors words without using quote marks around the material.
A student uses an electronic source (internet, tv, lyrics) without citing the source.
A student uses the authors ideas or information without giving credit for the material (known in the
academic world as citing the source).
A student does bothuses the authors words and ideas without citing the source.
Cheating can take many forms but always involves taking information from another student or individual.
Examples of cheating can include but are not limited to:
taking answers on a test, homework, or quiz from another student or other source, with or without
his/her knowledge;
collaboration on assignments such as taking or sharing answers without teacher permission;
obtaining test answers and/or questions from other students in advance of an exam;
stealing test materials from a teachers belongings;
falsifying grade reports or changing a grade book;
taking pictures of an exam and forwarding the pictures to anyone;
texting answers or questions to anyone.
Cheating can be accomplished by several means, including but not limited to: deception, theft, talking, signs,
gestures, copying, use of unpermitted study aids such as cheat sheets, and threats to other students.
Consequences can include, but are not limited to:
No credit for the assignment or test in which plagiarism or cheating occurred;
Lowering of citizenship grade.
Completion of alternative assignment with partial or no credit.
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DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Hardy Brown College Prep has a Commitment to Excellence Contract that governs the relationships for the
school, parents and students. Students who fail to meet contract requirements will be returned to their
home school. The contract also includes language governing parent conduct on campus.
Suspension Procedure
Suspensions shall be initiated according to the following procedures:
Informal Conference
Suspension shall be preceded by an informal conference conducted by the principal or designee with the student
and whenever practical, the teacher, supervisor or school employee who referred the student to the principal. The
conference may be omitted if the principal or designee determines that an emergency situation exists or a
parent/guardian is unresponsive. An emergency situation involves a clear and present danger to the lives, safety
or health of students or school personnel. If a student is suspended without this conference, both the
parent/guardian and student shall be notified of the students right to return to school for the purpose of a
conference.
Notice to Parents/Guardians
At the time of the suspension, a charter school employee shall make a reasonable effort to contact the
parent/guardian by telephone or in person. Whenever a student is suspended, the parent/guardian shall be
notified in writing of the suspension. This notice shall state the specific offense committed by the student. In
addition, the notice may also state the date and time when the student may return to school. If school officials
wish to ask the parent/guardian to confer regarding matters pertinent to the suspension, the notice may add
that state law requires the parent/guardian to respond to such requests without delay.
Authority to Expel
Only the Fortune School of Education Board of Directors, upon the recommendation of the expulsion panel, may
expel a student. The governing board may expel any student found to have committed an expellable offense(s) set
forth in the Student/Parent Handbook.
Expulsion Procedure
Students recommended for expulsion are entitled to a hearing to determine whether the student should be expelled.
The hearing shall be held within thirty (30) school days after the charter school principal or designee determines
that one of the acts listed under Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion has occurred. The hearing will be
conducted by the expulsion panel. The charter school principal will make a recommendation to the expulsion panel.
The expulsion panel shall consist of at least three members who are certificated and neither a teacher of the pupil
or a board member of the charter schools board.
Written notice of the hearing shall be forwarded to the student and the students parent/guardian at least ten
(10) calendar days before the date of the hearing. The notice shall include:
1)
2)
3)
4)
8) The opportunity to question all evidence presented and to present oral and documentary evidence on the
students behalf including witnesses.
Record of Hearing
A record of the hearing shall be made and may be maintained by any means, including electronic recording, as long
as a reasonably accurate and complete written transcription of the proceedings can be made.
Presentation of Evidence
While technical rules of evidence do not apply to an expulsion hearing, evidence may be admitted and used as
proof only if it is the kind of evidence on which reasonable persons can rely in the conduct of serious affairs. A
recommendation by the expulsion panel to expel must be supported by substantial evidence that the
student committed any of the acts listed in Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion in the student handbook.
Finding of facts shall be based solely on the evidence at the hearing. While no evidence shall be based solely on
hearsay, sworn declarations may be admitted as testimony from witnesses whose disclosure of their identity or
testimony at the hearing may subject them to an unreasonable risk of physical or psychological harm.
The decision of the expulsion panel shall be in the form of a recommendation to the charter school governing
board which will make a final determination regarding the expulsion.
Written Notice to Expel
The principal or designee following a decision of the charter school governing board to expel shall send written
notice of the decision to expel to the student or parent/guardian. This notice shall include the following:
1) The specific offense committed by the student or any of the acts listed in Grounds for
Suspension and Expulsion in the student handbook
2) Notice that the expulsion is final and cannot be appealed.
3) Notice of the students or parent /guardians obligation to inform any new district in which the student
seeks to enroll of the students status with the charter school
The principal, or designee, shall send written notice of the decision to expel to the students district of
residence and the county office of education. This notice shall include the following:
1) The students name
2) The specific offense committed by the student
Upon expulsion from the charter school, students will be referred to their district of residence to attend a county
school pursuant to the procedure of their district of residence pertaining to expelled students. The charter schools
decision to expel is final and cannot be appealed.
Alternatives to suspension or expulsion will first be attempted with students who are truant, tardy, or
otherwise absent from assigned school activities.
Disciplinary Records
The school shall maintain records of all student suspensions and expulsions. Such records shall be made available
for the district / county offices review upon request, but neither the district nor county office of education
shall be involved in the disciplinary decision.
Readmission
Students who have been expelled from Hardy Brown College Prep will not be readmitted. The decision to
admit a previously expelled pupil from another school district or charter school shall be at the sole discretion of
Hardy Brown College Prep.
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Continued student misconduct and/or disruption to the educational program will lead to a referral to
the Principal or appropriate administrator and the dismissal of the student from school for violation of the
Commitment to Excellence Contract and/or the School Rules.
PROHIBITION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT BY STUDENTS POLICY
Each school in the Fortune network desires to maintain an academic environment in which all students are
treated with respect and dignity. Sexual harassment is specifically prohibited by state and federal law and
instances of harassment may result in both civil and criminal liability on the part of the individual harasser as well
as the School Board. Sexual harassments destructive impact wastes human potential, demoralizes students, and
perpetuates the tendency to further unacceptable behavior. For these reasons, harassment against any student
on the basis of sex is forbidden. The Board will not tolerate sexual harassment activity by any of its students.
Sexual Harassment: The unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other inappropriate verbal
or physical conduct of a sexual nature, wherever such harassment occurs on school property or at a schoolsponsored event, that is aimed at coercing an unwilling person into a sexual relationship whether or not it involves
physical contact; or that substantially interferes with a students academic performance, or creates an intimidating,
hostile, or offensive school environment. Examples of sexual harassment may include but are not limited to the
following:
a. Verbal harassment or abuse of a sexual nature;
b. Subtle pressure for sexual activity;
c. Repeated remarks to a person with sexual or demeaning implications (e.g., a persons body, clothes, or sexual
activity);
d. Unwelcome or inappropriate physical contact such as patting, pinching, or unnecessary touching;
e. Suggesting or demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats;
f. Display of sexually suggestive objects, pictures, or written materials.
Compliant Process: Any student who alleges sexual harassment by another student should complain to the
principal, or teacher. Filing of a complaint or otherwise reporting sexual harassment will not affect the students
status, extracurricular activities, grade or any other assignments. The complaint should be in writing, state the
act or acts, state the date(s), state the names of witnesses, and be signed. The right of confidentiality, both of the
complainant and of the accused, will be respected, consistent with the Boards legal obligations and with the necessity
to investigate allegations of misconduct and take corrective action when this conduct has occurred. In determining
whether alleged conduct constitutes sexual harassment, the totality of the circumstances, nature of the conduct and
the context in which the alleged conduct occurred will be investigated.
Penalties: A substantiated charge against a student shall subject that student to disciplinary action consistent with
California State Law for sexual harassment.
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Reference Sheet
Dress Code Violation (clothes)
1. The Hardy Brown College Prep Everyday uniform consists of the following clothing:
a. Green polo short with the Hardy Brown College Prep logo.
b. Khaki pants, shorts, skirts, scooters, or skorts.
SHORTS MUST BE WORN UNDER SKIRTS.
c. Black, white, or brown closed toe shoes (secured with buckles, ties, or Velcro).
d. White socks.
e. Black or brown plain belt.
2. The Hardy Brown College Prep Dress uniform, which is worn ONLY on Wednesdays, consists of
the following clothing:
a. A Hardy Brown College Prep navy blue sweater vest or cardigan (K 5).
b. A Hardy Brown College Prep blazer (6 8).
c. A green plaid tie (boys) or a green plaid cross tie (girls).
d. White button down dress shirt.
e. Khaki pants for boys and khaki bottoms for girls; Black, brown, or navy closed to shoes (no
tennis shoes)
f. Dark socks (boys)
g. White or navy knee highs or tights (girls)
h. Black or brown plain belt.
* Students will be required to wear a dress uniform every Wednesday.
Any item of clothing, accessory, or personal belonging deemed to be a distraction to the learning environment will
not be allowed. Prohibited Items:
Weapons or Toy Weapons
Soda
Candy, Gum, Sunflower Seeds, or Hot Chips
Fast Food
Game Boys or any other electronic toys
Cash in excess amounts
Lasers
Sunglasses
Denim clothing of any kind
Any illegal substance
Toys, stuffed animals, or dolls (unless as a part of an assignment)
Radio, MP3 Player, iPod, tablets, etc.
Pagers
Cellular Telephones*
Vulgar stickers and logos
Inappropriate Magazines or Books
*Hardy Brown College Prep, Fortune School of Education, or the employees of either of these entities will not be
held liable for lost or stolen property. If parents choose to have their student carry a cellular telephone to and
from school for safety purposes, the student must check in daily the phone with a their Teacher Leader. The
student may check out the phone at the end of the day.
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Description of Infractions
Affectionate/Sexual Behavior
1. Sexual Harassment - (undesired sexual behavior towards another) Unwanted or repeated verbal or
physical sexual behavior that is offensive and objectionable to the recipient, causes discomfort or
humiliation or creates a hostile environment. The following types of conduct by any adult or student
constitute sexual harassment:
2. Creating a hostile environment - sexually harassing conduct (which can include unwelcome sexual
advances; and other verbal, or nonverbal or physical behavior of a sexual nature) by an individual that is
sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive enough to create a hostile or abusive educational
environment; or
3. Quid pro quo - to condition, explicitly or implicitly, sexual favors for participation in an educational
program or activity or in determining an educational decision. (In some cases, severe incidents of sexual
harassment which include violent physical contact may be considered a Battery; or with physical
penetration, a Sexual Battery.)
4. Sexual Offenses - (lewd behavior, indecent exposure) Sexual contact, including intercourse, without force
or threat of force and where victim is capable of giving consent. Exposing an individual to lewd, sexual
behavior, or actions.
5. Sexual Battery - (attempted or forcible penetration) Forced oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or union
with, the sexual organ of another or the anal or vaginal penetration of another by any other object.
Arson/Bomb Threats
1. Arson - the willful and malicious burning of any part of a building or its contents
2. Bomb threat - any such communication(s) directed at a school board employee who has the effect of
interrupting the educational environment.
Assault/Battery
1. The intentional, unlawful threat by word or act to do violence to the person of another coupled with an
apparent ability to do so, and doing some act which creates a well-founded fear in such other person that
such violence is imminent.
Damage to property (Vandalism)/Petty Theft/Unauthorized entry of use of school facility
1. Damage to property - malicious destruction of property; to destroy or damage property.
2. Stealing - obtaining property by fraud; taking dishonestly.
Defiance
1. Disrespectful speech/action - lacking proper speech, discourteous, rude, non-verbal, disregard for
authority, uncontrolled behavior, and negative performing of conduct.
2. Failure to follow classroom rules - misconduct dealing with the classroom rules as determined by the
teacher while student is in said classroom.
3. Insubordinate - not submitting to authority; disobedient; failure to follow reasonable request by HBCP
employee; not telling the truth when requested by a HBCP employee.
Disruptive Behavior
1. Disruptive behavior-Student behavior that hinders the teaching process, the learning process, the schools
safety, climate, property, and well-being of others in the environment.
2. Horseplay / play fighting rowdy, rough, or boisterous play.
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION
The schools curriculum is driven by clear content and performance standards for what students should know
and be able to do. For each grade level, standards are based on California state-adopted content standards.
Teachers will use regularly scheduled assessments to measure how well students are mastering the standards.
Teachers use knowledge about student skills to shape whole-class instruction, small-group work, and one-toone tutoring. Using individual student data, instruction can be targeted to better meet individual student needs.
Teachers do not simply work to get through a textbook; rather, they establish a big goal for students, diagnose
student skills and needs in order to target instruction appropriately and maximize student achievement toward
the set goal.
Teachers will give students and parents/guardians on-going feedback about student performance. Teachers will
send assessments and progress reports home to be signed consistently throughout the year, as well as class and
homework for parents/guardians to sign. Teachers will contact parents/guardians if they see a slip in academic
performance, students performing below their potential, or a skill that needs extra practice at school and/or home.
Report cards will be sent home at the end of each trimester and all students will have three student-led parent
teacher conferences. Parents/guardians will also get feedback about student performance throughout the year.
MEASUREMENT OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE
Student grades will be based on three (3) areas of development: Academics, Attendance and Leadership.
1. Academics (0-4 grade points)
Students can earn 1 grade point for each of the four classes: ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies. To
earn an academic point for a class a students final grade for the trimester must be at 80% or higher.
Student performance on specific academic standards will be assessed through multiple measures,
including but not limited to criterion-referenced tests, portfolios, and rubrics.
Grades K - 5
Performance Level
Grade Points
Assessment Average
Advanced
4
95 100%
Advanced / Proficient
3
90 94%
Proficient
2
80 89%
Basic
1
70 79%
Below Basic / Far Below
0
Below 69%
Basic
Grades 6 - 8
Performance Level
Advanced
Proficient
Basic
Below Basic / Far Below
Basic
Grade
A
B
C
F
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Assessment Average
90 100%
80 89%
70 79%
Below 70%
Presence: daily attendance in class, students must have no more than 2 unexcused
absences in the trimester. (Suspensions are considered an unexcused absence.)
Punctuality: coming to school on time for the trimester. Students must have no more
than 6 tardy days in the trimester.
Character: effort and determination to meet academic and behavior goals (individual and
school-wide). Classroom teachers will determine how students receive credit based on
individual classroom behavior management systems.
Final Grades
Students final grades are based on student performance in Academics, Attendance, and Leadership.
Promotion to the Next Grade
To be promoted to the next grade level, students must be at (or demonstrate significant progress toward) the
Proficient level (70%) or above in Academics, and meet Attendance and Leadership goals.
Students will have ample opportunities to reach Proficiency through extended day learning, individualized
tutoring, as well as Intersession.
Any student who has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) will be promoted to the next grade level based
on successful completion of the goals in the IEP, and by the recommendation of the IEP team.
The Principal and teacher reserve the right to require that a student repeat a grade level for lack of academic
progress, organization, and/or maturity, pursuant to Education Code 48070-48070.5.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Referral
Referrals and/or requests for an evaluation for possible Special Education programming are made through the
Student Success Team to the schools Education Specialist. Referral may also be made by parents and outside
agencies directly to the Student Success Team. Parents must be notified in writing when a referral for evaluation
is made and written parental permission must be obtained before an evaluation is conducted.
Evaluation
Evaluation, in accordance with California regulation for Special Education, must be conducted by a state certified
psychologist. Evaluation of progress towards academic goals is conducted annually and triennial reevaluations by
the IEP team are completed every three (3) years on each student continuing in Special Education programs. An
Individualized Educational Program Team, which includes parents, the general education teacher, Education
Specialist, School Psychologist on initial and triennial evaluations will determine if a student is eligible to receive
services.
prevents a parent or eligible student from exercising the right to inspect and review the education records. The
charge will not include a fee to search for or to retrieve the education records.
Request for Amendment to Education Record
If upon review, a parent of eligible student discovers any information or notation that is factually inaccurate,
misleading or in violation of the students right of privacy, he or she may request, in writing, that the School
amend the record. The request must be submitted within thirty (30) days of the discovery of the inaccurate or
misleading information or a violation of the students right of privacy. The School will respond within a
reasonable prompt period of time to the request. The Schools response will be in writing and if the request for
amendment is denied, the School will set forth the reason for the denial and inform the parent or eligible
student of his or her right to a hearing challenging the content of education record.
Hearing to Challenge Education Record
If the School denies a parent of eligible students request to amend an education record, the parent or eligible
student may request in writing that he/she beg given the opportunity for a hearing to challenge the content of
the students education records on the grounds that the information contained in the education records is
inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the privacy right of the student.
The hearing to challenge the education record shall be held within 30 days of the date of the request for a
hearing, notice of date, time and place of the hearing will be sent by the School to the parent or eligible student
no later than 20 days before the hearing.
The hearing will be conducted by the Fortune School of Educations President/CEO or his/her designee. The parent
or eligible student will be given will be given a full and fair opportunity to present evidence relevant to the
issues relating to the challenge to the education record. The parent or eligible student may also, at his/her own
expense, be assisted or represented by one or more individuals of his/her choice, including an attorney. The
President/CEO or his/her designees decision will be based solely on the evidence presented at the hearing. Within
45 days of the conclusion of the hearing, the Schools decision regarding the challenge will be made in writing and
will include a summary of the evidence and the reasons for the decision.
If, as a result of the hearing the Fortune School of Educations President/CEO or designee determines that the
information is inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the privacy rights of the student, the School will
amend the record accordingly and the parent or eligible student will be informed of the amendment in writing.
If, as a result of the hearing, the Fortune School of Educations President/CEO or designee decides that the
information in the education record is not inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the privacy rights
of the student, the parent or eligible student shall be informed of the right to place a statement in the record
commenting on the contested information in the record or stating why he/she disagrees with the decision of the
Fortune School of Educations designee, or both. If the Fortune School of Educations designee places a
statement by the parent of eligible student in the education records of the student, it will maintain the statement
with the contested part of the record for as long as the record is maintained and disclose that statement
whenever it discloses the portion of the record to which the statement relates.
Disclosure of Education Records and Directory Information
The school must have a signed and dated written permission from the parent or eligible student before releasing
any information from a students education record with the exceptions listed below and for directory
information. With the exceptions listed below, the school will not release educational records to any person or
entity outside of the Fortune network without the written consent of a parent or eligible student. The written
permission must specify the records that may be disclosed, the purpose of the disclosure and the party or class
of parties to whom the disclosure may be made. When disclosure is made pursuant to written permission, the
parent or eligible student may request a copy of the disclosed records. Signed and dated written consent may
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include a record and signature in electronic form if it identifies and authenticates a particular person as a source
of the electronic consent and indicates such persons approval of the information contained in the electronic
consent.
The school will only disclose personally identifiable information on the condition that the receiving parties not
disclose the information to any party without the prior consent of the parent or eligible student and the
receiving party use it for the purposes for which the disclosure was made. This restriction does not apply to
disclosures that fall within the disclosure exceptions listed below and the school maintains the appropriate
records, as described below. Except for the disclosures pursuant to a judicial order or lawfully issues subpoena,
of directory information or to the parents or eligible students, the school will inform a receiving party of the
requirement that the party not disclose the information to any other party without the prior writing consent of
the parent or eligible student and that the receiving party use it for the purpose for which the disclosure was
made.
The school will disclose education records, without consent, to the following parties:
1. Fortune School of Education employees who have legitimate educational interest as defined by 34 C.F.R.
Part 99;
2. Other schools to which a student seeks or intends to enroll;
3. Certain government official listed in 20 U.S.C. 1232g(b)(1) in order to carry out lawful functions;
4. Appropriate parties in connection to a students application for, or receipt of, financial aid to a student if
it is necessary to determine eligibility, amount of aid, conditions for aid or enforcing the terms and
conditions of the aid;
5. Organizations conducting certain studies for the school in accordance with 20 U.S.C 1232g(b)(1)(F);
including Northwest Evaluation Association as it relates to student assessment;
6. Accrediting organization in order to carry out their accrediting functions;
7. Parents or a dependent student as defined in section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986;
8. Individuals who have obtained lawful court order or subpoenas;
9. Persons who need to know if cases of health and safety emergencies;
10. State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific State law;
11. A victim of an alleged perpetrator of crime of violence or non-forcible sex offense. The disclosure may
only include final results of the disciplinary proceedings conducted by the school with respect that that
alleged crime or offense. The school may disclose the final results of the disciplinary proceeding,
regardless of whether the school concluded a violation was committed.
Record Keeping Requirement
The school will maintain a record of each request for access to and each disclosure of personally identifiable
information from the education records of each student for as long as the records are maintained. For each
request, the record must include the following information: the parties who have requested or received the
information and the legitimate interests the parties had in requesting or obtaining the information.
For disclosures of personally identifiable information to institutions that make disclosures of the information on
behalf of the School in accordance with 34 C.F.R. 99.33(b), the record must include the names of the additional
parties to which the receiving party may disclose the information on behalf of the School and the legitimate
interests that each of the additional parties has in requesting or obtaining the information.
These record keeping requirements do not apply to requests form or disclosure to parents and eligible students,
School officials with a legitimate purpose of inspecting the records, a party with written consent from the parent
or eligible student, a party seeking directory information, or a party seeking or receiving the records as directed
by a court order or subpoena.
The records relating to disclosures of personal identifiable student information may be inspected by parents and
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eligible students, School officials (or their assistants) responsible for the custody of the records, and parties
authorized by regulations for the purpose of auditing the recordkeeping procedures of the School.
Complaints
Parents and eligible students have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning
alleged failure by the School to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office
that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue. S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20202-5920
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PARENTS/GUARDIANS COMMITMENT
We fully commit to Hardy Brown College Prep in the following ways:
o We will make sure our child is in the classroom every day by 7:45 a.m.
o We will make arrangements so our child can remain at HBCP until his/her grade-level dismissal time.
o We will pick our child up on time upon dismissal from school.
o We will ensure that our child attends any required HBCP after school, intersession and/or summer school
sessions.
o We will always help our child in the best way we know how, and we will do whatever it takes for him/her to
learn. This also means we will check our childs homework every night, let him/her call the teacher if there is a
problem with the homework, read with him/her every night, and provide 40 hours of approved family service.
o We will always make ourselves available to our children, the school, and any concerns they might have. This
also means that if our child is going to miss school, we will notify the HBCP office as soon as possible, and we
will read carefully all the papers that the school sends home to us.
o We will allow our children to go on HBCP field lessons.
o We will make sure our child wears the HBCP uniform and follows the HBCP dress code.
o We understand that our child must follow the HBCP rules so as to protect the safety, interests, and rights of all
individuals in the classroom. We, not the school, are responsible for the behavior and actions of our child.
o We will always protect the safety, interests and rights of all individuals in the classroom.
o We will always use language that is appropriate for a professional and school environment and treat all
members of the HBCP community with respect. We acknowledge that failure to adhere to this commitment
may result in my child returning to his/her home school.
PARENT SIGNATURE
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STUDENTS COMMITMENT
We fully commit to Hardy Brown College Prep in the following ways:
o I will be in my classroom and ready to learn every day by 7:45 a.m.
o I will remain at HBCP until my grade-level dismissal time.
o I will attend any required HBCP before/after school, intersession and/or summer school sessions.
o I will always work, think, and behave in the best way I know how, and I will do whatever it takes for me and my
fellow students to learn. This also means that I will complete all my homework every night, I will call my
teacher if I have a problem with the homework or a problem with coming to school, and I will raise my hand and
ask questions in class if I do not understand something.
o I will always make myself available to my parents, my teacher, and any concerns they might have. If I make a
mistake, this means I will tell the truth to my teacher or Principal and accept responsibility for my actions.
o I will always behave so as to protect the safety, interests and rights of all individuals in the classroom. This
also means that I will always listen to all my HBCP teammates and give everyone my respect.
o I will wear a HBCP uniform and follow the HBCP dress code.
o I am responsible for my own behavior, and I will follow my teachers directions. I understand that failure to
adhere to these commitments can cause me to lose various HBCP privileges, and can lead to returning to my
home school.
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