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Crittenden Prep Academy Marion Alternative School An Alternative Environment, not an Alternative Education Because not Everyone Is the Same 2011-2012 School Handbook Why Alternative Schools? Regardless of location, size, and socioeconomic or racial composition, all public school districts must deal with the challenge of educating students who, for one reason or another, are not successful in the traditional school environment. These students, despite the best efforts of their parents, teachers, administrators, and counselors, often take one of the following paths: 1) they consistently fail to achieve academic success and eventually drop out of school; or 2) in their frustration they act out and become extreme discipline problems resulting in repeated suspensions and/or expulsion; or 3) they end up in the juvenile court system. None of these results is acceptable for the students, their families, or the communities in which they live. In the past, students who had difficulties at school often dropped out of high school and went to work instead. With laws mandating the compulsory education of every citizen until at least the age of 17, this can no longer be done legally. In addition, the job market is more competitive than it once was, and now those who do not earn a high school diploma are almost twice as likely to be unemployed as those who graduate. Public schools are compelled to provide a free and safe education for students, and if their curriculum and support services cannot handle the needs of a particular student, the public school may also be obligated to provide an alternative school that can better address the student's needs. There are many definitions for and examples of alternative schools in educational literature. In some cases, alternative schools, magnet schools, and charter schools are considered the same; however, because the purpose of each of these types of schools is quite different, they cannot be considered equivalent. Common definitions are as follows: Alternative School: A school that is nontraditional, especially in educational ideals, methods of teaching, or curriculum. Magnet School: A public school offering a specialized curriculum, often with high academic standards, to a student body representing a cross section of the community. Charter School: A public school operated independently of the local school board, often with a curriculum and educational philosophy different from the other schools in the system. Based on these definitions, magnet schools and charter schools are, in fact, alternative schools, but their purposes and organizations differ. A magnet school is usually part of a public school system and is often geared to a particular student or subject. For example, a magnet school may focus on math/science or visual/performing arts. Magnet schools draw students through interest, and students not only choose to be enrolled, they may have to meet certain standards in order to attend. Charter schools are often independent from the public school systems and run by a for-profit or non-profit organization. Tuition is often required. Some charter schools focus on a particular area of study, but others work to improve achievement of at-risk students. The structure and curriculum of an alternative school varies and is determined by the identified student population and the goals of the organization.  In many cases, local alternative schools are organized by the public school(s) to serve at-risk students and do not require tuition. These programs may be housed at a separate location within the public school district; when serving multiple school districts, such as a county-wide program, the alternative school may be in a central location where it is easily accessible to all involved. Students attending an alternative school are usually identified by school personnel. Some students are identified as needing an alternative setting due to behavioral problems. Others may be noted for truancy, learning disabilities, or personal/emotional problems. In some cases a parent or the student him/herself may be looking for another educational option. At-risk students usually have undergone school psychological and behavioral evaluation that identifies them as requiring specialized attention not available in the traditional school environment. Suitable programs can include emotionally disturbed, oppositional, and disruptive students and offer smaller classes, specially trained staff, and closer supervision. Some programs may be dedicated to serving a particular group of at-risk students, such as pregnant teens and teen mothers. The term alternative school, as used in this handbook, and as used to describe Crittenden Prep Academy, the Marion School District alternative school, refers to a program that focuses on serving students who have not been successful in the traditional school. These students may have fallen behind in credits; they may have significant emotional, behavioral, or social issues that interfere with their education; or they may be experiencing major personal or family problems which interfere with their ability to succeed. Other characteristics common to students enrolled at Crittenden Prep Academy include poor academic progress; learning disabilities; the need for individualized instruction; repeated suspensions; and the possibility of expulsion or of dropping out of school. The mission of our alternative school is to serve these identified students so that they can remain in school, earn credits toward graduation, and learn to function positively at school, at work, in their communities. There are both advantages and disadvantages of attending an alternative school. The advantages may include the following: smaller student population/lower student-teacher ratio more personal relationships between students and adults a staff dedicated to serving students as teachers, counselors, and mentors high standards for student attendance, behavior, and academic achievement a curriculum that uses hands-on and cooperative learning a more flexible atmosphere and schedule that allows students to work at their own pace opportunities for students to earn extra credits toward graduation The disadvantages to attending an alternative school may include the following: In some cases, the alternative school becomes a “dumping ground” for behavior problems; both students and staff suffer as a result. The term alternative school may have a negative connotation in community and therefore the student may be perceived negatively. Due to small staff size, students may not have access to a variety of elective/technical classes. Students may be excluded/barred from home school’s extra curricular activities. Due to the small student population, students may not develop social skills necessary for large groups. The advantages of a well-managed alternative school can outweigh the disadvantages. Many at-risk students can learn to function in an alternative school environment and can acquire the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in society. Courses in life skills and instruction in character education can prepare students to meet the challenges they will face in the future. The result may be 1) a student returning to and being successful at his/her home school or 2) a student choosing to remain at the alternative school until he/she graduates. In addition, the perception of an alternative school, if negative, can be changed through publicity and community involvement. MSD Mission Statement It is the mission of the Marion School District to provide our students with a basic program of instruction so that they will acquire the academic, social, and decision-making skills needed to become productive citizens in our rapidly changing technological world.  We recognize individual differences in students and believe that all children can learn.  We strive to meet their needs and interests by offering a balanced curriculum and creating an atmosphere conducive to learning. Mission Statement The mission of Crittenden Prep Academy is to provide an opportunity for students previously unsuccessful in traditional schools to earn credits toward a high school diploma in a positive learning environment that stresses the total development of each student: moral, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical. We strive to teach positive behaviors and to improve students’ academic performance so they will be successful when they return to their home school, join the work force, or begin college. We are committed to a creating a safe learning environment that empowers students to take ownership in their education; encourages students’ intellectual growth through a student-centered and academically challenging curriculum; promotes the development of effective problem-solving skills, decision making, and coping mechanisms; increases responsibility, self-esteem and self-determination; develops strong social skills and ethical behaviors; strengthens respect for authority; and includes post-secondary planning Crittenden Prep Academy Marion Alternative School General Information Crittenden Prep Academy is an alternative learning environment serving public school students in grades 7–12 from the Marion and West Memphis school districts. Other public schools in Crittenden County may enroll students provided space is available. The goal of Crittenden Prep Academy is to provide an opportunity for at-risk students to continue with/complete their high school education. We believe that given the opportunity, every student can learn to change past behaviors and make better choices; the better choice that students make, the better opportunities they create for their future success. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to providing a safe environment for students to earn credits toward graduation while developing skills necessary to be successful should they return to their home schools. Location of school/ Contact Information Crittenden Prep Academy is located in the former Crawfordsville High School at 2260 Old Highway 64-B, just west of Crawfordsville. The school may be contacted using the following numbers: 870-823-5533, 870-823-5578, or 870-823-1010 (fax). Please contact the office between 7:30 and 8:00 AM if your student will be late or absent. It is essential that we get this information so that your student will be able to eat breakfast and/or lunch.                                                                  Faculty/Staff Mrs. Brandi Banks Special Ed/ Social Studies bbanks@msd3.org Mr. Donell Grandberry Custodian dgrandberry@msd3.org Mrs. Katherine Green Paraprofessional kgreen@msd3.org Mrs. Sharon Hood Language Arts shood@msd3.org Mr. Wayne Randall Science, PE, Health wrandall@msd3.org Mrs. Mahalia Roby Business Education, JAG mroby@msd3.org Mr. James Spratt Mathematics jspratt@msd3.org Ms. Connie Steele Principal csteele@msd3.org Mrs. Minnette Stevenson Paraprofessional mstevenson@msd3.org Mrs. Varnell White Secretary vwhite@msd3.org Mr. Samuel Williams Paraprofessional swilliams@msd3.org Instructional Program Students at Crittenden Prep Academy are taught by fully-certified teachers. Courses offered include English, social studies, mathematics, art, physical education, life skills, and electives determined by the needs of the students enrolled. All students will be engaged in character education classes/activities each school day. A computer lab with filtered internet access is available for research and instruction. Plato credit recovery program is provided in the computer lab. Student to teacher ratio requirements are 15:1 and 18:2 with a teacher’s aide. These small classes provide an opportunity for personalized attention and instruction. Students who qualify under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1975 will receive special services from a fully-certified special education teacher. This teacher may serve only 25 students a day and no more than 8 per class period. Standardized Testing         CPA will be notified by the home school when standardized testing is scheduled. Students will be tested in their home district on days when benchmark, standardized achievement, and end-of-course tests are given. If the home school chooses to send certified personnel to test students at CPA, they will notify the school in advance and arrangements will be made to accommodate the testing. Credits Earned         Through classes taught by teachers and the Plato credit recovery program, students may earn as many as 8-10 credits per year. Graduation Requirements         Students attending Crittenden Prep Academy will follow the graduation requirements of their home school. Student Support Services Counseling services are available to students through district counselors and approved outside agencies. Students who have court-appointed counselors will be able to meet with that counselor at the school with approval of the alternative school’s principal. A Marion School District nurse is on call to meet the needs of the students. Food Service Both breakfast and lunch are served each day at no cost to students.  The Marion School District will bill the student’s home district for the meals served. Transportation Services         Each participating school district will provide transportation to and from Crittenden Prep Academy and will determine pick up and departure times and locations. The home school’s administrator is responsible for arranging transportation and for informing students about these arrangements. Students from the Marion School District must be dressed according to the appearance code given above before they are allowed to board the bus. All students will follow the bus policies of their local district. Investigation of and punishment for misbehavior on the bus is the responsibility of the home school. In the event a student is suspended from the bus, a parent/guardian will be responsible for getting the student to and from school.         Students may  not drive their own cars to Crittenden Prep Academy unless they have the approval of CPA’ s principal, and only if their home school’s district policy allows them to have a car on campus. The student must provide a copy of his/her driver’s license and proof of insurance along with a permission form signed by a parent/guardian before he/she will be allowed to drive to school. Once the student arrives at the campus, he/she may not return to his/her vehicle without the permission of the principal. Students may not transport others to school without permission from the CPA principal and signed parental permission.                  School Resource Officer The Crittenden County Sheriff’s office and the Marion School District have arranged for a deputy sheriff to be on the campus of the alternative school during school hours. This officer will assist the school in security and safety matters. Code of Conduct The rules of conduct governing the alternative school are those contained in the board approved handbooks for Marion High School and/or Marion Junior High School. Rules needing special attention from students enrolled at Crittenden Prep Academy include but are not limited to the following: Student Attendance:  Education is more than the grades students receive in their courses. Important as that is, students’ regular attendance at school is essential to their social and cultural development and helps prepare them to accept responsibilities they will face as an adult. Interactions with other students and participation in the instruction within the classroom enrich the learning environment and promote a continuity of instruction which results in higher student achievement. In recognition of the need for students to regularly attend school, the district’s policy governing student absences is as follows: Students shall not be absent, as defined in this policy more than 12 days in a semester. When a student has 6 absences, his/her parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis shall be notified that the student has missed half the allowable days for the semester. Notification shall be by telephone by the end of the school day in which such absence occurred or by regular mail with a return address sent no later than the following school day. Whenever a student exceeds 12 absences in a semester, the District shall notify the prosecuting authority and the parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis shall be subject to a civil penalty as prescribed by law. Students with 13 absences in a course in a semester shall not receive credit for that course. If the student fails to receive credit for a sufficient number of courses and at the discretion of the principal after consultation with persons having knowledge of the circumstances of the absences, the student may be denied promotion or graduation. Excessive absences, however, shall not be a reason for expulsion or dismissal of a student. At any time prior to when a student exceeds the number of allowable absences (unless unable to do so due to unforeseen circumstances), the student, or his/her parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis may petition the school or district’s administration for special arrangements to address the student’s absences. If formal arrangements are granted, they shall be formalized into a written agreement which will include the conditions of the agreement and the consequences for failing to fulfill the agreement’s requirements. The agreement shall be signed by the student, the student’s parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis, and the school or district administrator or designee. Unless a student’s excessive absence is due to an unforeseen circumstance, the District will not accept a doctor’s note for a student’s excessive absence. Days missed due to in-school or out-of-school suspension shall not count toward the allowable number of days absent. Additional Absences: Additional absences that are not charged against the allowable number of absences are those where the student was on official school business or when the absence was due to one of the following reasons and the student brings a written statement upon his/her return to school from the parent, guardian, person in loco parentis, or appropriate government agency stating such reason: To participate in an FFA, FHA, or 4-H sanctioned activity; To participate in the election poll workers program for high school students; To serve as a page for a member of the General Assembly; To visit his/her parent or legal guardian who is a member of the military and been called to active duty, is on leave from active duty, or has returned from deployment to a combat zone or combat support posting; and For purposes pre-approved by the school administration such as visiting prospective colleges, to obey a subpoena, or to attend at an appointment with a government agency. The District shall notify the Department of Finance and Administration whenever a student fourteen (14) years of age or older is no longer in school. The Department of Finance and Administration is required to suspend the former student’s operator’s license unless he/she meets certain requirements specified in the code. Applicants for an instruction permit or for a driver's license by persons less than eighteen (18) years old on October 1 of any year are required to provide proof of a high school diploma or enrollment and regular attendance in an adult education program or a public, private, or parochial school prior to receiving an instruction permit. To be issued a driver's license, a student enrolled in school shall present proof of a “C” average for the previous semester or similar equivalent grading period for which grades are reported as part of the student’s permanent record. Board Approved: 7-19-11 Make-Up Work: Students may make up any work that was missed due to absence regardless of the reason for the absence. When students miss school, they shall be allowed to make-up the work they missed in accordance with the following regulations: Students must take responsibility for getting and completing make-up work. Students must ask teachers for assignments. Students may not work on assignments during regular class periods. Students may take assignments home or work on them during breakfast/lunch. Students may not take textbooks home without the approval of the teacher. Students must check out books through the office. Failure to return a textbook will result in a fine to cover the cost of the book. Students have 1 day for every day absent to complete make-up work. Example: if a student is absent on Wednesday, the make-up work will be due at the beginning of the day on Friday. Students should turn make up work into the office or to each teacher. Failure to complete make-up work will result in a zero being recorded for that grade. Assignments may not be omitted without the principal’s approval. Board Approved: 7-19-11 Preparation: Students are required to come to school with the materials and supplies needed in the classroom. The school will not supply these needs; however, some common materials may be available for purchase in the office. Each student will be required to have the following materials every day: 2” 3-ring binder (hard bound) 7 dividers (or 1 for each class except for Plato classes) Zippered pouch for the following supplies: package of pencils pens highlighter hand-held pencil sharpener Paper In addition to the supplies given above, students enrolled in Plato credit recovery classes will be required to have the following materials every day: 1” 3-ring binder (hard bound) Dividers (1 for each course taken) Dress Code: Crittenden Prep Academy expects its students to dress appropriately while attending school. Students will be asked to use the following principles to guide them in choosing apparel. Student clothing must not disrupt the educational process. One's clothing must not be personally hazardous in activities such as shop, lab work, physical education, art, and on-the-job training. Students must not wear immodest or profane clothing that shocks the conscience or wear clothing in an immodest manner. Students must refrain from wearing clothing that is made of see-through materials. Each school’s principal or designee is charged with determining if a student’s clothing is provocative in some way resulting in a disruption to the educational process. Since clothing styles are ever-changing, each school’s administration is charged with providing updated and specific examples of proscribed clothing. Students are prohibited from wearing, while on the school grounds during the school day and at school-sponsored events, clothing that exposes underwear, buttocks, or the breast of a female. This prohibition does not apply, however to a costume or uniform worn by a student while participating in a school-sponsored activity or event. (Act 835 of 2011) “Sagging” by students will not be tolerated on campus. At no time shall doo rags, bandanas, scarves, decorative hats/hair coverings, or sweatbands be worn by students during school. Students are not to wear/bring hats to school. Students may wear knit toboggans and or ear warmers outside during winter months, but they may not be worn inside. Hooded sweatshirts that button or have a zippered front must be worn un-zippered or unbuttoned to assure that our expectation that belts are to be worn and that shirts are to be tucked is met. Pullover hoodies do not meet the purposes of our appearance code and are not to be worn inside the school. No student will be allowed to wear pajamas or house slippers to class. Clothing with inappropriate advertising or inflammatory, derogatory, or suggestive messages will not be permitted.  Gang signs, symbols, or colors will not be tolerated. Students will not be allowed to wear price tags or stickers on their clothing. All bags/purses will be stored in the office during the day. Students will be allowed to carry clear or mesh bags/backpacks for school materials during the day. Young Men Pants or shorts that approach the knee, i.e. longer than mid-thigh. Both pants and such shorts must have belt loops. Shirt tails are to be tucked in completely around the waist and a belt must be worn correctly and must be visible. Except in physical education class or athletic practices, belts are to be worn at all times by male students. This means that basketball shorts or other athletic shorts may not be worn outside of P.E. or the athletic period. Additionally, shirts worn by male students must have short sleeves at a minimum. Young Women Starter© shorts, gym shorts, knit pants or spandex or clingy, immodest spandex-like materials worn as pants are not appropriate as school attire. Leggings or spandex may be worn under shorts or skirts (not shirts)that approach the knee, i.e. longer that mid-thigh. Additionally, the guideline of at least a 3 inch one piece shoulder covering is clarified to mean that straps must be three fingers wide. This clarification is to mitigate against any unnecessary showing of cleavage and/or one’s undergarments. The following consequences are adopted for violations of the Dress Code policy: 1st Offense—Warning 2nd Offense—Suspension at the end of day; pending a parent contact 3rd Offense—Suspension at the end of the day pending parent conference at CPA. 4th Offense—1 day In-School Suspension 5th Offense—2 days In-School Suspension 6th Offense—1 days Out-of-School Suspension 7th Offense—3 days Out-of-School Suspension 8th Offense—5 days Out-of-School Suspension Next Offense—Recommendation to superintendent for Expulsion Marion students violating the appearance code policy at any extracurricular school activity will be asked to comply immediately with policy or leave the event (no refund for gate admission). Board Approved: 6-26-08 Revised: 6-11-09 Revised: 7-19-11 Admission to the building/Searches: All students will be required to pass through a metal detector when entering the building and will be searched by school personnel. Failure to comply with the search process may lead to suspension from school. When reasonable suspicion of contraband exists, further searches may take place. Such permitted searches will be done privately by the alternative school staff. At no time will strip searches be used. Items not allowed on campus: Students are not permitted to bring candy, gum, snacks, or drinks to school. Students may bring a bottle of water as long as it is still sealed when they enter the building. Items not allowed will be confiscated from students when entering the building and will not be returned. Students may not bring CD players or CDs, tape players, MP3 players, skateboards, playing cards, dice, cigarette lighters, laser pointers, or any other items which could be disruptive to the school environment. Items considered contraband will not be returned. Other items will be confiscated and will not be returned until parents are contacted. No tobacco products or alcohol may be consumed in any building or on the grounds of the Crittenden Prep Academy. Students found to possess such items on campus will be disciplined. Use of School Phone: Students will be allowed to use the school’s telephone only in emergency situations as determined by the office staff and/or principal. Cell Phones on Campus: Students may choose to bring cell phones to school but must follow the restrictions given below. The student and student’s parent/guardian assume any risk associated with students’ owning/possessing such equipment. CPA is not responsible for phones, damaged, lost, or stolen regardless of its location when the incident occurred. Cell phone use for any purpose except for an emergency (personal sickness, bus accident, etc.) while riding a bus to and from school is forbidden. Students must turn in phones for storage in the office during the school day.  Students may be allowed access to their cell phones only if approved by the administrator. ts who file with the principal a date-stamped copy of current court orders granting visitation may eat lunch, volunteer in their child’s classrooStudents who do not follow the above policy will face the following consequences: 1st offence: confiscation of the phone with parental contact; phone returned at the end of the day 2nd offence: confiscation of the phone and parents will have to pick up at CPA 3rd offense: confiscation for 5 days and parents will have to pick up at CPA after that time. 4th offense: phone will be confiscated for 10 days and parents will have to pick up at CPA after that time. 5th offense: confiscation of the phone for the remainder of the semester. Additional offenses will be referred to the superintendent for further penalties-even possible expulsion for non-compliance of the Board’s policy. CONTACT WITH STUDENTS WHILE AT SCHOOL Contact by parents: Parents wishing to speak to their children during the school day shall register first with the office. Phone calls/messages will be processed by the office staff in such a manner as to not interfere with the student’s education. Contact by non-custodial parents:  If there is any question concerning the legal custody of the student, the custodial parent shall present documentation to the principal or his/her designee establishing the parent’s custody of the student. It shall be the responsibility of the custodial parent to make any court ordered “no contact” or other restrictions regarding the non-custodial parent known to the principal by presenting a copy of a file-marked court order. Without such a court order on file, the school will release the child to either of his/her parents. Non-custodial parenm, or otherwise have contact with their child during school hours and the prior approval of the school’s principal. Unless prior arrangements have been made with the school’s principal, Arkansas law provides that the transfer of a child between his/her custodial parent and non-custodial parent, when both parents are present, shall not take place on the school’s property on normal school days during normal hours of school operation. Contact by law enforcement, social services, or by court order: State Law requires that Department of Human Services employees, local law enforcement, or agents of the Crimes Against Children Division of the Department of Arkansas State Police, may interview students without a court order for the purpose of investigating suspected child abuse. In instances where the interviewers deem it necessary, they may exercise a “72-hour hold ” without first obtaining a court order. Other questioning of students by non-school personnel shall be granted only with a court order directing such questioning, with permission of the parents of a student (or the student if above eighteen [18] years of age), or in response to a subpoena or arrest warrant. If the District makes a report to any law enforcement agency concerning student misconduct or if access to a student is granted to a law enforcement agency due to a court order, the principal or the principal’s designee shall make a good faith effort to contact the student’s parent, legal guardian, or other person having lawful control by court order, or person acting in loco parentis identified on student enrollment forms. The principal or the principal's designee shall not attempt to make such contact if presented documentation by the investigator that notification is prohibited because a parent, guardian, custodian, or person standing in loco parentis is named as an alleged offender of the suspected child maltreatment. This exception applies only to interview requests made by a law enforcement officer, an investigator of the Crimes Against Children Division of the Department of Arkansas State Police, or an investigator or employee of the Department of Human Services. In instances other than those related to cases of suspected child abuse, principals must release a student to either a police officer who presents a subpoena for the student, or a warrant for arrest, or to an agent of state social services or an agent of a court with jurisdiction over a child with a court order signed by a judge. Upon release of the student, the principal or designee shall give the student’s parent, legal guardian, or other person having lawful control by court order, or person acting in loco parentis notice that the student has been taken into custody by law enforcement personnel or a state’s social services agency. If the principal or designee is unable to reach the parent, he or she shall make a reasonable, good faith effort to get a message to the parent to call the principal or designee, and leave both a day and an evening telephone number. ~ Board Approved: 7-19-11 BULLYING: Respect for the dignity of others is a cornerstone of civil society. Bullying creates an atmosphere of fear and intimidation, robs a person of his/her dignity, detracts from the safe environment necessary to promote student learning, and will not be tolerated by the Board of Directors. Students who bully another person shall be held accountable for their actions whether they occur on school equipment or property; off school property at a school-sponsored or approved function, activity, or event; going to or from school or a school activity in a school vehicle or school bus; or at designated school bus stops. Definitions: Attribute means an actual or perceived personal characteristic including without limitation race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, socioeconomic status, academic status, disability, gender, gender identity, physical appearance, health condition, or sexual orientation; Bullying means the intentional harassment, intimidation, humiliation, ridicule, defamation, or threat or incitement of violence by a student against another student or public school employee by a written, verbal, electronic, or physical act that may address an attribute of the other student, public school employee, or person with whom the other student or public school employee is associated and that causes or creates actual or reasonably foreseeable: Physical harm to a public school employee or student or damage to the public school employee’s or student’s property; Substantial interference with a student’s education or with a public school employee’s role in education; A hostile educational environment for one (1) or more students or public school employees due to the severity, persistence, or pervasiveness of the act; or Substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school or educational environment. Electronic Act means without limitation a communication or image transmitted by means of an electronic device, including without limitation a telephone, wireless phone, or other wireless communication device, computer, or pager that results in the substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school or educational environment. Electronic acts of bullying are prohibited whether or not the electronic act originated on school property or with school equipment, if the electronic act is directed specifically at students or school personnel and maliciously intended for the purpose of disrupting school, and has a high likelihood of succeeding in that purpose; Harassment means a pattern of unwelcome verbal or physical conduct relating to another person’s constitutionally or statutorily protected status that causes, or reasonably should be expected to cause, substantial interference with the other’s performance in the school environment; Substantial disruption means without limitation that any one or more of the following occur as a result of the bullying: Necessary cessation of instruction or educational activities; Inability of students or educational staff to focus on learning or function as an educational unit because of a hostile environment; Severe or repetitive disciplinary measures are needed in the classroom or during educational activities; or, Exhibition of other behaviors by students or educational staff that substantially interfere with the learning environment. Students are encouraged to report behavior they consider to be bullying to their teacher or the building principal, including a single action which, if allowed to continue, would constitute bullying. The report may be made anonymously. Teachers and other school employees who have witnessed, or are reliably informed, that a student been a victim of behavior they consider to be bullying, including a single action which if allowed to continue would constitute bullying, shall report the incident(s) to the principal. Parents or legal guardians may submit written reports of incidents they feel constitute bullying, or if allowed to continue would constitute bullying, to the principal. A school principal or his or her designee who receives a credible report or complaint of bullying shall promptly investigate the complaint or report and make a record of the investigation and any action taken as a result of the investigation. The person or persons reporting behavior they consider to be bullying shall not be subject to retaliation or reprisal in any form. Students found to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. In determining the appropriate disciplinary action, consideration may be given to other violations of the student behavior code which may have simultaneously occurred. For example: a student might be disciplined both for bullying and fighting; or bullying and sexual harassment; or, bulling and assault. Notice of what constitutes bullying, the District’s prohibition against bullying, and the consequences for student who bully shall be conspicuously posted in every classroom, cafeteria, restroom, gymnasium, and school bus. Parents, students, school volunteers, and employees shall be given copies of the notice. Board Approved: 6-28-07 Revised: 7-19-11 Disciplinary Consequences: Students who refuse to follow the code of conduct and/or rules of individual classroom teachers will be disciplined immediately. Consequences set in the policy of the Board of Education will apply to students at Crittenden Prep Academy. The consequences applied will relate directly to the seriousness of the infraction and the student’s discipline history and can range from verbal warning given by the principal and/or her representative, isolation, suspension, recommendation for expulsion to the home district, and up to and including to being placed under arrest for extreme insubordination involving threats, physical abuse or battery.          Special education students’ discipline will follow district policies as provided for in their behavioral management plan. These plans must be provided to the alternative school by the home district in a timely manner. NOTE: Districts sending special education students to Crittenden Prep Academy must send documentation of the number of days a student has been suspended from school at the point of his/her placement. If a student is guilty of an infraction where the punishment would put the student at/above the maximum ten day suspension, it may be necessary for the student to return to the home district.          The following progression of consequences will be used to ensure that each student is allowed due process and to provide limits for chronic misbehavior. 1st infraction/referral: conference with administrator/possibility of parental contact. Student will be returned to class as quickly as possible. 2nd infraction/referral: conference with administrator/possibility of parental contact. Student will be isolated for the rest of the class period. 3rd infraction/referral: conference with administrator/possibility of parental contact. Student will be isolated for the rest of the day. 4th referral/infraction: conference with administrator/possibility of parental contact. Student will be assigned isolation for the rest of the day and for 1-2 more consecutive days. 5th infraction/referral: conference with administrator and suspension from school. Length of suspension is at the discretion of the administrator and may vary from the rest of the school day to 10 days. Parents will be contacted and may be required to meet with the administrator to have student readmitted to school.   Absences due to suspension will be considered unexcused absences. SEVERE CLAUSE: Any behavior deemed violent, threatening, or grossly disrespectful may lead to automatic suspension or arrest. Corporal punishment may be used once per discipline cycle in place of a suspension. Parental contact may be made/attempted at any time regarding student behavior. Administrators/office staff may use any of several means to contact parents. If a student has been placed in the juvenile court system, his/her probation officer may be notified along with the parent. Limitations of consequences must be in place to create a positive educational environment for all students and faculty members. The following limits are established for a cycle of punishment and will take effect Monday, November 17th, 2008. A student is limited to three cycles of consequences per semester. Once a student has gone through three cycles of consequences, he/she will be suspended when the third infraction/referral has occurred. A student is limited to three suspensions per semester. Suspensions may range from the remainder of the school day to the 10 day maximum. Once a student has used all three suspensions, the student is restricted to three more referrals. If the student receives three more referrals, he/she will be returned to the home school. The administrator of CPA will contact the home school with his/her recommendation for placement. Offense Minimum Penalty Maximum Penalty Abuse of Students: (Verbal or Physical) Warning Expulsion Abuse of Staff: (Verbal or Physical) Suspension with parent contact Suspension with arrest Expulsion Acceptable use items used as Weapons (pencil/pencil, etc.) Suspension with parent contact Suspension with arrest Expulsion Arguing with Adult/ Refusing a Reasonable Request 1-day suspension with parent contact Expulsion Bullying/Cyber bullying Warning Expulsion Bus Misbehavior 1st Referral- Warning/parent contact 2nd Referral- Probation/parent contact 3rd Referral- 3-day bus suspension 4th Referral- 5-day bus suspension 5th Referral- 10-day bus suspension Denial of bus privileges for the remainder of year *Cell Phone (Failure to turn in when entering the building) Confiscation with parent contact Possession banned on campus for remainder of semester Cheating Zero on Assignment Suspension/Expulsion Damage to School/Private Property (Accidental) Payment for cost of replacement/ repair with parent contact. Payment for cost of replacement/ repair with parent contact Disruption/ Interference with School (Classroom) Warning In-School Suspension Expulsion Disruption/Interference with School (Hallway) Warning In-School Suspension Expulsion *Dress Code Violation Warning/Correction Expulsion Failure to attempt/ complete assignments 1st Offense: teacher contacts parent 2nd Offense: principal contacts parent 3rd Offense: suspension Expulsion Fighting Arrest and Suspension as shown below 1st offense: 3-day suspension 2nd Offense: 5-day suspension 3rd Offense: 10-day suspension 4th Offense: Expulsion Expulsion Forgery In-School Suspension Suspension Gambling Warning Expulsion Gang-Related Activity (genuine or pretense) (ACA 6-15-1005) 5-day suspension Expulsion for remainder of semester Expulsion (remainder of semester) Expulsion(remainder of semester/                  permanent) Insubordination Warning Expulsion *Internet and/or Technology Violation (ACA 6-21-107) Warning Expulsion (remainder of school year) Lack of Materials 1st Offense: teacher contacts parent 2nd Offense: Principal contacts parent 3rd Offense: Suspension Expulsion Leaving Campus without Permission In-School Suspension Expulsion Parking/Driving Violations Warning Loss of parking/driving privileges Profanity “Accidental”- Warning and/or ISS                         with parent contact “Intentional”- Suspension with parent contact Expulsion Possession of Tobacco Confiscation/parent contact/In-School Suspension Suspension Expulsion Use of Tobacco on Campus Confiscation/parent contact/ Suspension Suspension Expulsion Possession or Alcohol and/or Drugs 1st Offense-10-day suspension The Principal has the authority to defer 5 of the 10 days provided the student enrolls in and complete a drug counseling program. 2nd Offense- Expulsion Expulsion Use of Alcohol and/or Drugs 1st Offense-10-day suspension The Principal has the authority to defer 5 of the 10 days provided the student enrolls in and complete a drug counseling program. 2nd Offense- Expulsion Expulsion Sale of Alcohol and/or Drugs Automatic recommendation of expulsion Automatic recommendation of expulsion Possession of Contraband Confiscation/parent contact Suspension Possession of Weapon (ACA6-18-502) Confiscation/ Suspension/Arrest Expulsion (1 year at Superintendent’s discretion) Public Display of Affection Warning Expulsion Rough-Housing Warning Expulsion Skipping Class In-School Suspension with parent contact Suspension Tardiness Warning Suspension Theft Return and/or replace property with parent contact Arrest Expulsion Terroristic Threatening Warning with parent contact Arrest and suspension Expulsion Vandalism Repair or replacement including cost of labor and materials/parent contact Suspension Arrest and prosecution Expulsion *See complete information within text of school handbook NOTE: The principal has discretion when making discipline determinations. NOTE: Beginning January 5th, 2010, each time a student is suspended from school, parents will be required to bring the student to school for a conference before he/she will be readmitted.

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