Message from the desk of your
principal
Edith M. Funes
Welcome
to Alliance Ouchi- O’Donovan 6-12 Complex for the 2014-2015 school year. I hope
you will find our staff warm, caring and responsive to your needs. If we, in
the office, can help solve any problems - small or large - please do not
hesitate to involve us. You can count on the fact that our entire staff;
teachers, administration, office staff and custodians are committed to helping
all of our students have a productive and enjoyable year.
As
a student at Alliance Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex you have the power to
determine how successful your middle school career will be during your 6th
– 8th grade years. The teaching staff and administration will
provide you with an almost limitless number of opportunities to get involved in
pursuits both academic and extracurricular. You will find that one of our
teacher’s primary goals is to help you to develop your talents and abilities as
far as you are willing to take them. The ultimate decision about how successful
you will be in middle school is in your hands. You can make the difference
between a mediocre experience and a truly successful, satisfying one.
This
handbook provides information about our school, your responsibilities and the
staff's expectations of you. In compiling the information, care has been taken
to include items in which will help you to determine the choices you make and
to realize the consequences of these choices.
On
behalf of the entire Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex Team and Family we look
forward to working with you and your son/daughter. It is our wish that each
student have a successful and memorable year.
Principal,
Edith M. Funes, Ed.M
Introduction
Welcome to Alliance Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex! You are part of an innovative and challenging
charter school designed to provide students in some of the
most underserved communities in Los Angeles a choice for a better education and
future.
Alliance Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex
College-Ready School
is an independent start-up charter school researched and developed by Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, a nonprofit charter management
organization, is to open and operate a network of small high-performing 9-12
and 6-8 public schools in historically underachieving, low income, communities
in California that will annually demonstrate student academic achievement
growth and graduate students ready for success in college.
Each year Alliance Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex is committed to publishing a new Alliance Parent Student Handbook to
keep families informed regarding how the school operates and expectations for
the new school year. Please read the handbook with your child, sign the receipt of
notification and return it to the school.
Mission/ Vision
The mission of Alliance Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex
is to operate a small high performance school to prepare each student to enter
and succeed in college. The primary
strength of Alliance
Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex is the highly accountable educational
model guided by our five Alliance core values, which include:
The Alliance educational model is based on
what research has shown to be best educational practices and will serve as a
research and development model for other public schools.
To achieve this mission, parents must remain
actively involved in their child’s education and work partnership with the
school. At Alliance Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12
Complex, “every student has the ability, and together, we give them the
opportunity.”
Character Counts
Character Counts has become an integral part
of our school climate and culture. We believe
that we need to teach students to be well rounded academically, personally, and
socially. We are providing our students
with the tools to make better choices to make everyone’s lives better. We do this by working on universal values
that are called the Six Pillars of Character.
The Six Pillars of Character are trustworthiness, respect,
responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
Expected School-wide Learning Results
Upon Graduation, Alliance
Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex students will be:
Ouchi-O’Donovan
Students will be Effective Communicators who
·
have the ability to verbally resolve
conflicts.
·
are advocates for themselves and others.
·
can effectively demonstrate their
understanding of material with both written and oral academic language.
·
can differentiate and modify their behavior
and language base on the given environment.
Ouchi-O’Donovan
Students will be Critical Thinkers who
·
participate in the learning process and
accept responsibility for their own learning.
·
can relate topics across the content areas.
·
effectively analyze information to solve
real- life scenarios.
·
can independently manage resources to maximize learning
opportunities.
Ouchi-O’Donovan
Students will be Responsible Citizens who
·
respect, appreciate, embrace and advocate for
diverse cultures, languages, and people.
·
exemplify the six character pillars (Respect,
Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Caring, Fairness, Responsibility).
·
contribute time and energy to improve their
school and community.
·
work collaboratively to enhance and support
fellow peers across proficiency levels.
Ouchi-O’Donovan
Students will be Technologically Literate and Proficient by
·
deciphering between credible and illegitimate
sources on the internet.
·
accessing their personal academic data to identify
areas of growth.
·
utilizing project based learning to assist
them in achieving academic success.
·
consistently being exposed to current
technology in order to stay competitive in our continuously evolving world.
Blended
Learning for Alliance School Transformation
The
Blended Learning for Alliance School Transformation (BLAST) is an integrated
technology educational model that builds upon Alliance’s successful college
prep curriculum. This new way of learning truly integrates technology into the
classroom, making learning more relevant, personalized, and dynamic.
In
Ouchi-O’Donovan BLAST classrooms, students are divided into three rotational
groups-- independent (computer supported instruction using adaptive digital
content), collaborative (group work based activities) and direct
(differentiated small group instruction with the teacher). It is this method of
individualized content delivery that we achieve high levels of student
engagement focused on learning.
The
online digital content addresses individual student needs, ensuring that
students are neither held back nor left behind. Students work collaboratively
in small groups, creating presentations, videos, and other media that
demonstrate understanding of real world issues, while encouraging peer-to-peer
cooperation.
BLAST
School Signature Practices:
·
Rotation model
·
Digital agenda/
lesson plans
·
Standards based
rubric bulletin boards
·
PBL at the
collaboration station
·
Data wall
·
Student mentors per
station
·
Writing posted and
graded with a rubric
·
Use of the
interactive SMART board
·
Student Real Time
Data Accountability
College YES
and STLs
The
Alliance College YES project is a new and innovative initiative aimed to
increase student achievement in science and increase student awareness of
College and Career readiness. This newly implemented College YES project
emphasizes the use of project-based learning and technology-infused instruction
in science and Advisory classes. The College YES project is funded by a federal
grant known as the Investing in Innovation (i3) grant.
Through
the use of technology and project-based learning, students are required to
develop two projects; one to be created in their appropriate grade level
science course and one to be completed in their Advisory class. Students use
technology to construct their projects as well as to share their projects with
the community outside of the classroom. Upon completion of each project,
students share their projects with the school and parents.
One
of the unique components of the College YES project is the selected group of
students know as Student Technology Leaders (STLs). STLs are a unique group of
students who demonstrate a sincere and vested interest in our school’s mission
to integrate technology into the school’s learning environment. Student
Technology Leaders collaborate with their College YES Advisors to help develop
and enhance their school’s technology program. They serve as peer mentors for
their classmates and also serve their entire school community as IT support.
STLs are a motivated group of students who provide support to the College YES
project and successfully model the skills students need to be exceptional
students of the 21st Century.
Academic
Expectations
Each teacher expects that students will come to class fully
prepared, ready, willing, and able to participate in the lessons of the day. The following expectations more clearly explain how
students should approach their studies.
Absences
If students are absent, they must
contact the teacher to receive assignments for classes they have missed, or
follow classroom procedures for obtaining the missed assignment. In the case of a prolonged absence, a
student’s parents should contact the office for assistance.
Classroom Attire
Learning deserves an environment
of respect and freedom from distraction. All students are required to be in
compliance with the dress guidelines.
Classroom Conduct
Students are expected to be on
time for each class and not to miss class except in the case of illness or
other serious reason. Students are expected to participate in all class
activities. Further, they are expected to assist in maintaining order by
refraining from disruptive conduct.
Homework
The homework assignments are a
major portion of the grade. Homework may
be a combination of written assignments, reading, study, and long-term projects
or papers. At least two hours should be spent doing homework, in study, and
reading each evening. Assignments should be neat, complete and on time.
Students are expected to complete
all assignments in accordance with the student’s ability. Any student who
habitually does not complete a homework assignment on time will be assigned to
an academic intervention program.
Materials
Students are required to bring
all necessary materials to class. This includes all textbooks, workbooks,
notebooks, pens and pencils, Ouchi-O’Donovan
6-12 Complex Agenda/Planner, binder paper, backpack or book bag, and any
other materials required by the teacher in a particular class. Each grade level will provide more specific
guidelines for materials at the start of the year.
Student Policies And Procedures
Agendas
The school is
providing all students with an agenda in which they are required to write down
their daily homework and other important instructional notes. Students are expected to maintain their
agendas in pristine condition. Lost or
damaged agendas will have to be replaced for a $10 fee.
Announcements
Every day in advisory there will be student
announcements shared with important updates and information regarding student
events. All students should listen
carefully and take notes when needed. Announcements can also be found on
bulletin boards in the hallways.
Disputes And Disagreements
Students should attempt to resolve any issues
with one another in a calm and rational way.
If the problem escalates, please consult an objective person, such as
the counselor, to mediate for you and help resolve the conflict.
Hall Passes
If it becomes necessary for a student to
leave the classroom, he or she must have an agenda with
them, and the hall pass must be accurately filled out in ink. Hall passes are
integrated within the student agenda. The number of passes issued to each
student will be predetermined by his/her teacher. No more than one student should be out of
class at any given time. There will be no passes during the first
and last 30 minutes of the period (M-T-Th-F) or 10 minutes (W).
Restroom Use
Students should use the restroom before
school, after school, and during nutrition and lunch. In extreme emergencies, teachers will
give student’s permission to use the restroom during class time.
School of Choice Provision
Each Alliance campus is a school of choice. No student is
required to attend, and no employee is required to work at the charter
school.
Alliance students living
within the attendance area of Alliance who
do not desire to attend the charter school may attend another school in Alliance. Alternatives to the school for these students
living within the Alliance attendance
area who opt not to attend the charter school will be the same as those offered
to all other students currently residing in the district. These students may attend other district
schools or pursue an inter-district transfer in accordance with existing
enrollment and transfer policies of the district or county of residence.
Uniform Policy
In the 2014 – 2015
school year, each grade level will be wearing a different color of shirt; the
colors will be three shades of grey. 6th
grade will be in ash grey, 7th grade will be in sport grey, and 8th
grade in charcoal grey.
In order to be in
compliance with the Alliance Uniform Policy, only sweatshirts and jackets
students will be able to wear will be purchased at the school. Students will not be able to wear their own
outerwear for the 2014 - 2015 school year.
In addition, all accessories including but not limited to belts,
t-shirts, shoelaces, and shoes must be black, white or grey. Students at each
Alliance campus must adhere to a strict uniform policy.
The specific uniform
required for Alliance Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex, 6-8 Learning Community is
as follows and applies to all students:
The following
clothing items are expressly prohibited for all students:
Out-Of Uniform Consequences
Parents
will be contacted immediately when their student is not adhering to the uniform
policy described above. If a student is
out of uniform, parents will be asked to bring the student a change of clothes
before the student may return to class.
In
the event that the parent is unavailable, the student will receive a dress code
violation slip and assigned an automatic after school detention. Students with
dress code violation slips are expected to be responsible and show slip to
teacher upon request.
Students
are expected to be responsible for coming to school in uniform prepared to
learn and to check their own attire.
Please be aware that, all staff will conduct uniform checks routinely.
Students who are not in compliance with the uniform policy will be dealt with
on an individual basis by the administration.
All students
whose attire is in violation of Dress Code policy face disciplinary action and
depending on the severity of the violation, students may not be permitted to
return to class until they have changed.
Free Dress Guidelines
College and Club Wear Friday Guidelines
In order to promote
College-Readiness and school spirit, students are allowed to wear “college
gear” and 6-8 Learning Community Club T-shirts on Fridays. Students must abide
by the following guidelines:
Physical Education Uniform
All students taking physical education
courses are required to “dress” for physical education every day. A supervised
changing area with separate areas for males and females will be available. The
physical education uniform required for Alliance Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex
College-Ready School is:
The
physical education uniform is only to be worn for P.E.
Students will be required to change back into the school uniform when the class
ends each day.
Attendance Policy
Classroom attendance is essential
to the learning process and is required by the CALIFORNIA EDUCATION CODE and
Alliance Public Charter Schools. Student success has
a direct correlation with consistent and punctual attendance in class and
school related events. Students with good attendance records achieve higher
grades, enjoy school more, are more successful in their pursuit of higher
education, and are more employable after leaving school.
California law states that every student
shall attend school punctually and regularly and conform to the regulations of
the school. It is ACRPS policy that students attend class regularly; that work
missed because of school related activities or illness must be promptly
made-up; that truancy is unacceptable; and that other absences approved by the
parent be minimized or avoided whenever possible.
Alliance schools strive to achieve at least a
95% attendance rate each month and for the year. The
following guidelines have been adopted and will be enforced at Ouchi-O’Donovan
6-12 Complex.
School Hours / Schedule
The 6-8 Learning
Community will be open from 7:30am – 4:00pm throughout the school year. If you would like to speak with any staff
member, including teachers, or an administrative designee, please call to make
an appointment. You can reach us at
(323) 294-3172.
The school day
begins at 7:45am daily and ends at 3:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and
Friday. On Wednesdays, school is out at
1:30pm. Classes are two-hour blocks and
follow and even/odd schedule: Even
periods on Monday and Thursday, and odd periods on Tuesday and Friday. Students go to all classes on Wednesday and
are dismissed early so that teachers may attend professional development
activities.
Parent notification of student absence
A staff member will call home within the
first forty-five minutes of the start of the instructional day if a student is
not present. Parents should call the school to explain the reason for the
student absence, if possible, before 7:45 a.m.
Procedure for clearing absences
The 6-8 Learning Community
attendance policy allows students a maximum of two (2) days to excuse an
absence. When a student returns to school after being
absent, he/she must provide the Main Office with a dated note with contact
information from a parent/guardian explaining the reason for the absence and
the duration. After office staff has
verified the letter, the student will receive an “Admit Slip” to return to
class.
Admit slips will only be issued
with an ink/type written note that includes:
1. Student's name
2. The reason for absence
3. The date(s) the student was
absent
4. Valid telephone number
5. A parent/guardian signature
The student must keep the admit Slip in a
safe place and present it to each teacher at the beginning of each period until
ALL periods have “cleared” the absence(s).
Students will not be admitted to class without an Admit Slip.
Every absence due to illness requires a
doctor’s note to excuse the absence. A student may not participate in any
after-school extracurricular activity if he/she is absent from school on the
day of the activity.
Excused absences
Absences are those that are recognized by the
state as legal excused absences:
School-related absences
Unexcused absences
Absences not defined above as “excused” are
unexcused absences, also included are:
Ten (10) absences will result in the
student losing his/her enrollment.
Protocol for Excessive absences
Poor attendance to school is considered a
characteristic of a student who is not college-ready. When absences become
excessive the following measures will be implemented on a semester basis:
Long-term absences
Learning works best when each student attends
every day. Although occasional absences are unavoidable, long-term absences
pose a special challenge to learning. Class participation and group projects
are vital components of the educational program, and a student’s long-term
absence will seriously impact his/her mastery of important course concepts and
skills. Parents/guardians of a student who is absent for an extended period due
to illness, injury, or family emergency should contact the Main Office in
advance with an estimate of how long the student will be absent. Periodic
updates would be appreciated.
Faculty and staff will work on a case-by-case
basis with parents/guardians to help keep an extended-absent student from
falling behind. A student must obtain a long-term absence study contract from
their teachers if leaving the school for an extended period. A student returning
from an extended absence may require supplemental tutoring and/or remediation
beyond the school to attain proficiency.
Make-up Assignments
Teachers will set their own class policies
for submitting assignments when absent. Please note teachers may have a no late
work policy. Additionally, missing due dates will result in NPs. Students must
make-up all assignments, and may be allowed to make-up tests, and quizzes upon
returning to school. Students should always try to get his/her assignment(s)
from their classmates or teachers while they are absent to prevent them from
falling behind. Upon the first day of his/her return to school, it is the student’s
responsibility to check in with the teacher about missed work and due dates.
A student who will be absent for three
consecutive school days may get his/her assignments by contacting the Office or
emailing the office manager in advance. When requesting assignments, please
keep the following in mind:
Tardiness Policy
The
instructional day begins at 7:40 a.m. with the ringing of the warning bell.
Students are expected to be in seats ready to engage in the instructional
program by 7:45 a.m. Tardiness to school is considered a characteristic of a
student who is not college-ready.
To provide our students with the best possible
education, each Alliance campus has adopted a Tolerate No Tardies (TNT)
Policy. In the Parent/Student/Staff
School Compact which states “students
can and will achieve when there is a collaborative effort between staff,
administrators, parents and students…” students and parents are expected to plan their time effectively in order
for students to arrive to class on time at 7:45 a.m. It is our belief that each
child should be entitled to maximum instructional time each day, each period;
therefore a tardy policy will be implemented which supports and reinforces our
school’s mission. Unexcused tardies to school are cumulative for the duration of
one semester with the following consequences in place for tardiness:
Morning Tardies
1-3
days tardy = Detention
4-5
days tardy = Parent Phone Conference
6
or more days tardy = Parent Conference & Alternate Academic Plan
Between Class Tardies
1
= Warning
3
= Break and/or Lunch Detention with the Teacher
4
= Afterschool Detention (30 Minutes)
5
= Parent Conference & Daily Behavior Plan
Under the Tolerate No Tardies
Policy a student who arrives at school after the 7:45 a.m. bell is
considered tardy. All tardy students
should report directly to the office with their parent. A tardy may be excused if a parent calls before arrival or accompanies
his/her child into the school building to sign him/her in with a valid excuse as determined by administration.
Graduation Requirements
To successfully be promoted from an Alliance
College-Ready Middle School, each student must:
q
Take and pass all courses with a grade of C or higher.
q
Comply with Academic Probation
Contracts (if applicable).
Promotion Ceremony
Requirements
To participate in the 6-8 Learning Community
promotional ceremony each student must:
Advisory
Providing a personalized learning environment
in our schools through Student Advisory is a core value in the Alliance
educational model.
Students learn best in small learning
communities where their education is personalized, where they know their
teachers, where their teachers and all adults in the school know them, where
advisory structures connect each student with a personal learning team, and
where there is student voice in all aspects of the school that directly affect
them.
Student voice is essential in all aspects of
the school, that directly affect student learning, interests and needs through
structures such as advisory groups that connect each student with a personal
learning team. In the advisory period no
student is allowed to “fall through the cracks” of anonymity.
The advisory focuses on four primary areas:
1) Personal Development, 2) Social Responsibility, 3) College and Career, 4)
Community Building. The Advisory Teacher serves as the students’ counselor for
three years so that students are connected to a consistent adult for guidance
with studies, student relationships, and planning for High School. All students
will be well known and supported through small advisory groups of 20-25
students. A credentialed teacher will
serve as advisor and will work with the same students through graduation. The advisory structure will provide a small
focused support group to motivate and support each individual student’s
progress.
Grades
Academic Grades
Alliance graduation requirements and grading
policies are in alignment with University of California (UC) and California
State University (CSU), undergraduate admissions requirements. Like the UC, CSU and other accredited
colleges and universities throughout the United States, Alliance students may
earn passing grades of “A”, “B”, and “C.”
The Alliance does not issue the letter grade of “D,” since colleges
& universities do not accept “Ds” for college admission. Students who
do not demonstrate proficiency in a course will earn a grade of Not Proficient, “NP. Ouchi-O’Donovan
6-12 Complex follows the Alliance Grading Scale:
|
Grade |
Scoring
Rubric |
Description of Performance |
|
|
A |
4.00 |
|
ADVANCED-
Student has advanced and detailed understanding beyond expectations of the
standard and can apply complex ideas & processes for the standard. |
|
|
3.40 |
Student understands all the skills and concepts important
to, and beyond the expectations of the standard. |
|
|
B |
3.39 |
|
PROFICIENT-
Student has a complete and detailed understanding of all information
important to expectations for the standard. |
|
|
2.70 |
Student understands the skills and concepts important to
the standard with no significant errors. |
|
|
C |
2.69 |
|
BASIC- Student
has a complete understanding of the information important to the standard but
not in great detail. |
|
|
2.00 |
Student has an incomplete understanding of the standard
and/or misconceptions about some of the information important to the
standard. |
|
|
NP |
1.99 |
Below |
BELOW / FAR BELOW
BASIC- even with help, student demonstrates no understanding or skill.
Or, insufficient student work to judge higher. |
|
|
X |
|
Missed Assignment. Student not present or not enrolled
when assignment given. Not included in calculating grade. |
|
|
Z |
|
Assignment not submitted. Would count as a 0 in
calculating the grade. |
Academic Honesty Policy
The
Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex faculty and administration believe in
academic integrity, and the principle of the honor code. Students are expected
to do their own homework, to test without external resources, and to submit
original work for all assignments.
·
Plagiarism—submitting another person’s
work as your own.
·
Submission of falsified dates, written
or oral.
·
Copying another student’s work during
an exam.
·
Aiding other with acts of plagiarism
and/or copying.
·
Theft or unauthorized access to an
exam.
·
Use of a proxy (substitute student) or
agreeing to be a proxy during an exam or activity.
·
Use of unauthorized materials or
equipment, including electronic devices, during an exam.
·
Changing, altering or fabricating a
grade, score, or any other academic record.
·
Unauthorized communication with any
other person during an exam.
·
Stealing, tampering with, or damaging
school computer files, disks, materials or any other school property.
·
Stealing or destroying the work of
another student.
Academic Dishonesty Consequences
1st Offense:
"NP" on assignment/test. Teacher notifies parent. Consequences
assigned. Incident reported to administration via referral. Consequences shall
include 10 hours of community service. Notice entered into student’s central
file and all teachers on student’s schedule notified.
2nd Offense:
"NP" on assignment/test. Teacher holds conference with parent.
Student shall be assigned an additional 20 service hours and notice entered
into student’s central file. Administration may assign further consequences.
3rd Offense:
Further consequences, including a mandatory parent conference with assigned
administrator, in addition to a 5-day suspension to expulsion will be assigned.
ANY
STUDENT THAT IS FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF THE ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY AT ANY
POINT DURING HIS/HER CAREER AT COMA WILL NO LONGER BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE ACADEMIC
VALEDICTORIAN OR SALUTATORIAN HONORS DURING GRADUATION.
Life Skills
Life skill grades are based on four primary
areas: Participation in class, Behavior, Working in groups, and
Classwork/Homework completion. Students will be graded on a 4-1 scale.
4
- Advanced
3
– Proficient
2
- Basic
1
- Below Basic
Incomplete Grades
A teacher may determine that a student shall
have more time to complete required coursework due to an extended illness,
death or illness in the family, or other reason deemed to be of an extenuating
nature. The teacher may assign the student an Incomplete (“I”), with a deadline
to make up the assigned work. Upon completion of the assigned work or by the
deadline, the teacher will submit a grade change form to officially change the
“I” to a letter grade. If a student does not complete the work by the deadline,
they risk failing the class.
Progress Reports
Official progress reports are distributed at
parent conferences according to the following schedule:
***If parents/guardians are not able to
attend parent conferences, the progress reports and/or report cards need to be
personally picked up from the main office following the conference date. If the
parent/guardian cannot personally pick-up the progress reports and/or report
cards, an official request can be made in writing along with a self addressed,
stamped envelope.***
Keeping Track Of My
Child’s Progress
To access your student's information on the
Internet, you will need the following information:
1. The website location:
Pinnacle
Excelsior: https://laalliance.gradebook.net/pinnacle/piv
2. Your
Username
3. Your Password
This information is distributed to parents by Friday of the second week of
school. It is also available in person by contacting the Office Manager.
Smarter Balance Assessment Consortium (SBAC)
The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium is a
multistate consortium working collaboratively to develop a student assessment
system aligned with a common core of academic content standards for English
language arts/literacy and mathematics. As a Smarter Balanced governing state,
California is a decision-making member. Smarter Balanced assessments are
designed to measure student progress toward college and career readiness.
School- Home Communication
Teachers Contacting
Parents by Phone
Expect regular phone calls from teachers
regarding your child’s progress. If you
do not hear from one of your child’s teachers, do not assume your child is
doing satisfactory work. The only way to
assure your child is on track is to communicate with your child’s teachers by
phone, email or by setting up an appointment.
Teleparent
Staff members and/or parent volunteers call
home on a regular basis to inform parents of school events and to discuss
specific issues regarding individual students.
The school also uses a “Teleparent” system to remind parents of schedule
changes, holidays, or other important announcements. Please make sure that you provide the office
with the phone number that is best for receiving such calls. Should you wish to
change this contact number during the school year, please provide the office
with the change in writing.
School correspondence
School bulletins (sent home each Thursday), monthly calendars,
flyers and letters from the Principal are sent home with students on a regular
basis. Please ask your child or check
your child’s backpack for school correspondence in order to keep abreast of
what is happening at school.*** Note:
Parents can earn parent involvement hours for reading and signing
correspondence, upon teacher verification.***
Home- School Communication
Change of Contact Information
Parents will be asked at the beginning of
each school year to provide the school with current contact and emergency
information. If your contact information changes during the school year
(including all telephone numbers), it is the responsibility of each parent/guardian
to provide the Main Office with this new information in writing. The school cannot assume responsibility for
missed communications in the event that the contact information is misreported
or not updated by the parent or guardian.
Parents Contacting Teachers
All teachers and staff members have email
accounts where they can be easily contacted. From the school website, you may
click on the teacher’s name and contact at the bottom of the page, to send an
email. You may also contact teachers by leaving a message with the main office.
Messages and deliveries to students
Students may not use the office telephones
except for school business or emergencies approved by the administration. In an effort to limit classroom disturbances,
staff will only deliver urgent messages to students during the instructional
periods.
Visitors
Parents/guardians of current students are
welcome to visit the school. All visitors must enter and sign-in at the Main
Office. Students may not have friends,
siblings, or other relatives visit them at school at any time.
Prospective students, who would like visit
the school, can do so if accompanied by a parent or guardian on a scheduled
tour accompanied by a school administrator.
Suspensions and Expulsions
Nondiscrimination Policy
The Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex is committed to providing a
working and learning environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and
harassment. Ouchi-O’Donovan prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an
individual's actual or perceived sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or
related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender (including gender
identity), ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin,
religion (including religious accommodation), color, mental or physical
disability, age, marital status, or on the basis of a person’s association with
a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived
characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law,
ordinance, or regulation. Harassment based on any of the above-protected
categories is a form of unlawful discrimination and will not be tolerated by
any ACRPS. Harassment is intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student or
employee that creates a hostile environment and can result in disciplinary
action against the offending student or employee. Harassing conduct may take
many forms, including verbal remarks and name-calling, graphic and written
statements, or conduct that is physically threatening or humiliating. This
nondiscrimination policy covers admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, all school programs and activities, including vocational
education. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to
admission to or participation in school programs or activities.
Sexual Harassment Policy
The Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex is committed to maintaining a
working and learning environment that is free from sexual harassment. Sexual
harassment of or by employees or students, or persons doing business for the
school is a form of sex discrimination in that it constitutes differential
treatment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender, and, for that
reason, is a violation of state and federal laws and a violation of this
policy. Ouchi-O’Donovan considers sexual harassment to be a major offense,
which can result in disciplinary action to the offending employee or the
suspension or expulsion of the offending student in grades four through twelve.
Any student or employee of the school who believes that she or he has been a
victim of sexual harassment shall bring the problem to the attention of the
site administrator so that appropriate action may be taken to resolve the
problem.
Discipline Policy
Each Alliance campus
will develop, maintain, and implement a comprehensive student discipline
policy. The discipline policy will not
be discriminatory, arbitrary, or capricious, and will follow the general
principles of due process. The policy
will be adapted as needed in regard to the discipline of a student with special
needs as determined by the provisions of the IDEA. The school will follow
Alliance policy and the law regarding the discipline of special education
students and will notify the appropriate Alliance office responsible for
student discipline proceedings if it expels any student whose home school is a
Alliance school.
The discipline
policy will be reviewed with students and parents upon admission to the school
and signing of the parent/student/staff compact. By signing the Parent/Student/Staff School
Compact, students and parents acknowledge their understanding of and their
responsibility to the standards set forth in the discipline policy. The discipline policy will define student
responsibilities, unacceptable behavior, and the consequences for
noncompliance.
Code of Conduct
Student responsibilities will include, but not be limited
to:
· Following
all rules of behavior and conduct
· Respecting
fellow students and school personnel
· Attending
classes regularly and on time
· Completing
all assigned work (to the best of the student’s ability)
· Being
prepared for class (bring materials e.g. books, homework)
· Participating
in all assessment measures (e.g. tests)
· Respecting
the property of the school and others
· Keeping
the campus clean
· Wearing
school uniform
Unacceptable student behavior includes,
but is not limited to:
· Excessive
talking unrelated to instruction
· Classroom
disturbance
· Eating
in class
· Horseplay/pushing/throwing/running/yelling
· Bringing
i-pods, cell phones, video games, etc.
· Cheating
· Inappropriate
use of technology and telecommunications
· Use,
possession or sale of alcohol, tobacco or a controlled substance.
· Fighting
· Possession
of a knife, gun, explosive or other dangerous objects.
· Destruction
of school property
· Theft
· Failure
to follow school determined of lawful directions of staff members.
Students who violate the school rules
are subject, but not limited to:
· Verbal
warning
· Loss
of privileges (e.g., detention)
· A
notice to parents
· Conference
with student/parent
· Suspension
Any student who
engages in repeated violations of behavior will be required to attend a meeting
with the school’s staff and the student’s parent. The school will prepare a
specific, written remediation agreement outlining future student conduct
expectations, timelines, and consequences for failure to meet the expectations.
Suspension and Expulsion
Students who present
an immediate threat to the health and safety of others may be suspended or
expelled. A written remediation plan
will be prepared that clearly describes progressive discipline measures,
grounds for suspension and expulsion, minimum/maximum number of consecutive
days of suspension, notification process to parents of suspension, reasons for
suspension, appeal process, length of suspension, and provision for student’s
education while suspended.
A student may be
suspended or expelled for any of the acts enumerated in this section and
related to school activity or school attendance that occur at any time,
including, but not limited to, any if the following:
· While
on school grounds.
· While
going to or coming from school.
· During
the lunch period whether on or off the campus.
· During,
or while going to or coming from, a school-sponsored activity.
Alternatives to suspension
The Ouchi-O’Donovan
6-12 Complex is committed to following LAUSD Bulletins 5655.1 and 6231.0. These Bulletins outline LAUSD’s Guidelines
for Student Suspension (5655.1) and Discipline Foundation Policy (6231.0). These Bulletins require school administrators
to utilize positive behavior support and interventions for violations, prior to
or in lieu of suspension, to solve disciplinary issues. Ouchi-O’Donovan is
committed to developing a Positive Behavior Support Matrix, as well as
utilizing Alternatives to Suspension, except in instances where LAUSD Board
Policy requires suspension.
Reasons for suspension
The school may
suspend a student for any of the following reasons as specified in the
California Education Code section 48900:
1. Possessing,
selling, or furnishing a firearm (E.C. 48915(c)(1); 48900(b)
2. Brandishing
a knife at another person (E.C. 48915(c)(2); 48900(a)(1) and 48900(b)
3. Unlawfully
selling a controlled substance (E.C. 48915(c)(3); 48900(c)
4. Committing
or attempting to commit a sexual assault or committing a sexual (as defined in
48900[n]) E.C. 48915(c)(4); 48900(n)
5. Possession
of an explosive E.C. 48915(c)(5); 48900(b)
Reasons for Expulsion
Students may be
expelled from school for any of the following reasons as specified in the
California Education Code section 48915:
Process for Suspension and/or
Expulsion
Informal Conference
Suspension will be
preceded by an informal conference conducted by the administrative staff, with
the student and the student’s parent. The conference may be omitted if the
administrative staff determines that an emergency situation exists. An
“emergency situation” involves a clear and present danger to the lives, safety
or health of students or school personnel. If the student is suspended without
a conference, the parent will be notified of the suspension, a request for a
conference will be made and conducted as soon as possible.
Notice to Parents
At the time of
suspension, a school employee will make a reasonable effort to contact the
parent by telephone or in person to be followed up with a written notification.
This notice will state the specific offense committed by the student. In
addition, the notice may also state the date and time the student may return to
school. If the school officials wish to ask the parent to confer regarding
matters pertinent to the suspension, the notice may note that the parents are
required to respond to this request without delay and that student violations
of school rules can result in student expulsion from the school.
Length of Suspension
The length of
suspension for students may not exceed a period of 10 continuous days unless an
administrative recommendation has been made and agreed to by the student’s
parent. If a student is recommended for
a period of suspension exceeding 10 continuous days, a second conference will
be scheduled with the parent to discuss the progress of the suspension upon the
completion of the 10th day of suspension. All reasonable arrangements will be
made to provide the student with classroom material and current assignments to
be completed at home during the length of the suspension.
Recommendations for Expulsion
Students will be
recommended for expulsion if the administrative staff finds that at least one
of the following findings may be substantiated:
Expulsion Hearing
Students recommended
for expulsion are entitled to a hearing to determine whether the student should
be expelled. The hearing will be held within 30 days after the administrative
staff determines that the student committee an act subject to expulsion. The hearing may be presided over by the
School Board of Directors or an administrative hearing panel appointed by the
Board.
Written notice of
the hearing will be forwarded to the student and the student’s parent at least
10 calendar days before the date of the hearing. This notice will include:
Written notice to
expel a student will be sent by the administrative staff to the parent of any
student who is expelled. This notice will include the following:
Appeal of Suspension or Expulsion
The suspension or
expulsion of a student will be at the discretion of the school administrative
staff (or the administrative staff designee).
Parents will be notified in advance to enactment of the suspension or expulsion
and can appeal a student’s suspension or expulsion. A suspension appeal will be heard by the
administrative staff, and upon consideration, the administrative staff’s
decision is final. An expulsion may be
appealed within five working days. The student will be considered suspended
until a meeting is convened to hear the appeal (within ten working days) at
which time the student’s parent must attend to present their appeal. The appeal will be heard by a fair and
impartial panel of representatives, assigned by the School Board of Directors. The decision of the panel of representatives
of School Board of Directors will be final.
In the event of a
decision to expel a student, the school will work cooperatively with the
district of residence, county, and/or private schools to assist with the
appropriate educational placement of the student who has been expelled. Any incident of violent and/or serious
student behavior will be communicated to the district/school to which the
student matriculates.
Rehabilitation Plan
Pupils who are
expelled from the school shall be given a rehabilitation plan upon expulsion as
developed by the school governance council at the time of the expulsion order,
which may include, but is not limited to, periodic review as well as assessment
at the time of review for readmission.
The rehabilitation plan will include a date not later than one year from
the date of expulsion when the pupil may reapply to the charter school for
readmission.
Readmission Plan
The decision to
readmit a pupil or to admit a previously expelled pupil from another Alliance
or charter school shall be at the sole discretion of the school’s governance
and the pupil, parent or guardian, or representative, to determine whether the
pupil poses a threat to others or will be disruptive to the school
environment. The pupil’s admission or
readmission is also contingent upon the capacity of the school at the time the
pupil seeks admission or readmission.
Data Collection and Reporting –
Special Education
The school will
collect and produce data regarding the suspension and expulsion of special
education students as required by the Special Education Modified Consent
Decree.
Discipline procedures for students with
special needs will include positive behavioral interventions.
Meals
All students are provided with both nutrition
and lunch during the school day. Nutrition will be served four days a
week and is 20 minutes long. Lunch is served everyday and is 30 minutes
long. Students in the lunch line are identified using a student ID scanner,
using the barcode on the student’s school ID card.
Each student is asked to submit an
eligibility form, available in the main office, to determine eligibility for
free or reduced-price lunch. Students who qualify for free lunch receive
one nutrition meal and one lunch meal each day free of charge. Students
qualifying for reduced-price lunch will be charged $0.30 for nutrition and $0.40
for lunch. Students who do not qualify for free or reduced-price lunch
will be charged the full price of $2.00 for nutrition and $3.00
for lunch. Second meals, regardless of student eligibility, cost $
2.00 for nutrition and $3.00
for lunch. Students may prepay by submitting deposits to the school’s
office manager in the main office (no payments are accepted in the lunch
line). Students with outstanding balances will receive a billing
statement from the school each month. Please pay the indicated amount
promptly. Students may bring a packed snack/lunch provided by their
parent/guardian that may only be eaten during Nutrition or Lunch.
outside Food & Drink
Students are not permitted to bring any
outside food or drink on to campus. This includes but is not limited to: chips,
soda, sports drinks, ice tea, coffee, candy, gum, sunflower seeds. Outside food
and drink items will be confiscated. Repeat offenders will require a parent
conference.
Health Services
Basic health services are offered in the Main
Office. Although the school does not have a health specialist on staff, a
school staff member is available to provide assistance during school hours.
Procedures: Students in need of
health services during class time must obtain a Health Referral from their
teacher. A student must then report directly to the Office where a staff member
will determine the student’s needs and take appropriate action.
Non-prescription Drug Policy: School
employees may NOT distribute any non-prescription medication.
Students may NOT carry, consume, or distribute any non-prescription medication
for pain relief (or for any other reason) to anyone.
Prescription Drug Policy: Students may
NOT carry or distribute any prescription medication for any other
reason. If a student has been directed by a physician to consume prescribed
medication, it must be submitted to the office, in order to be log-in and
secured. All medication must be in its original packaging, labeled with the
students’ name, physicians contact information and accompanied by
administration factsheet.
Administrative Supervision
Supervision is provided for all school
sponsored programs, activities, and meals during the instructional day. Unless
otherwise noted for a specific school sponsored program or activity, hours of
supervision at school begins 30 minutes before and after school ends.
On a regular-schedule day, supervision will
begin at 7:15 a.m. and conclude at 3:45 p.m.
On Wednesdays supervision will be from 7:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. For
students that participate in the Afterschool ALL-Stars supervision will
conclude at 6:00pm (Mon - Fri).
To insure the safety of our students, it is
important that students do not arrive before their appropriate start time and
that they leave promptly at the conclusion of his/her school day. Students who
linger on or near campus will be sent home. Should any student create a
disturbance by lingering before or after school, disciplinary action may be
taken.
School administration, staff, and parent
volunteers are available to help insure our campus remains safe and students
are following traffic laws when crossing the street. Students are to obey all
directions from supervisory staff and parent volunteers.
****Ouchi-O’Donovan
6-12 Complex is a closed campus. This means that once a student arrives at
school he/she is not allowed to leave and return without proper documentation.
Personal property
Students will be solely responsible for
bringing items to school and must watch their belongings carefully. The school is not responsible for any loss or
damage to personal items. It is best for items that are not related to the
instructional program (i.e. iPods, PSPs, Cell Phones, etc.) to be kept at home.
Cellular Phones
The 6-8 Learning Community does not recommend
that students bring any electronic devices to school. Students are only
allowed to bring cellular phones to school in case of the need for parent
contact during an emergency situation outside of the supervised instructional
day. If you want your child to carry a cellular phone to school, the device
must be off and put away for the entire instructional day.
Students may NOT call or text on their
personal phones for a parent/guardian pick-up during the instructional day for
any reason other than a school emergency as determined by administration.
Students who do not follow this rule will have their phones confiscated. Only
a parent or guardian may collect any item confiscated from a student.
Parents who need to contact their child
during the day must call the main office, 323-294-3172.
Skateboards and Bicycles
Students may ride a bicycle to school. Upon
arriving to campus, students must store their bicycle in a designated storage
area. Students may not ride their bike during the school day or on school
grounds. Students who do not adhere to these conditions will have their bicycle
confiscated. Only the parent/guardian may retrieve the confiscated item. The
school is not responsible for any loss or damage to equipment. Skateboards and
scooters are not allowed to be brought to school.
Lost and Found
The lost-and-found will be in the Main
Office. Students who have lost clothing, keys, etc. should check in the office
to see it the items have been turned-in. At the end of each month, unclaimed
clothing items will be donated to the Good Will.
Textbooks
Textbooks will be issued for all courses. The
clerk will check out textbooks directly to the student. Students are
responsible for the textbooks in which are issued to them. Charges will be
applied for books that are lost or damaged. The school is not responsible for
stolen, lost, or damaged books. Report lost books immediately. A replacement
fee will be charged and must be paid by the end of the semester. Withdrawing or
transferring students must have returned all school materials, books, and
equipment before any transfer records will be released.
Lost
book…………………………. Full textbook price
Damaged…………………………..
$50 or more (depending on amount of damage)
Fines may be paid by cash or by money order.
Personal checks will not be accepted.
School Activities
(Please note that students may be prevented
from participating in school activities if there is an existing school debt)
Field Trips
Throughout the school year, the students may
take field trips. These trips are a part of the interdisciplinary curriculum
and may include walking trips, or chartered bus transportation. Participation
is required as these are important learning experiences. Only excused absences
are permitted. Field Trip Forms will be sent home at least one week prior to
the planned trip.
Associated Student Body (ASB)
Student council is an important key to what
happens at each Alliance campus. Students, with the help of faculty, plan and
carry out the many activities and events in which make the school great. There
are many opportunities for students to become involved. The purpose of Student
Council is to promote positive student morale and to plan, fund and sponsor
events throughout the year. Students can participate in a variety of roles on
Student Council from Executive and Class Officers.
Dances and School-sponsored Events
Dress for most school-sponsored social events
outside of the regular instructional day must adhere to the “free-dress
policy.” Students who are not dressed appropriately will not be allowed to
participate in the activity.
Students will be asked to present their ID
card to enter school-sponsored events. Students must remain inside or within
specified areas once they have arrived. Once a student leaves the event, the
student cannot return. Parents are expected to pick up their student
immediately following the end of the event. Parents are also invited to help
chaperone school events such as dances and parties. Students are expected to
follow school rules at all school-sponsored events.
Dancing:
All dancing should be done with dignity and self-respect. This is your
warning!!
This includes, but is not limited to: MOSHING, SLAM, BODY/CROWD SURFING and
BUMP/GRIND. Any chaperone seeing any of the mentioned types of dancing or the
like, will ask the student(s) to call home and he/she will be removed from the
dance. If you are removed from the dance – you will not be allowed to attend
the next scheduled dance.
Additional
Items:
Glow Sticks are not allowed at any dance. Students with glow sticks will be
asked to dispose of them. Dances are for dancing and not running around the MPR.
Chaperones should not have to address this issue.
Clubs
The
school will have a variety of clubs and will consider adding new ones each year
in response to students’ interests and faculty sponsorship.
AFTERSCHOOL ALL-STARS
Burton received a grant that
currently funds our after school program. Through All-Stars students can
participate in activities that are centered around health and fitness, the
visual and performing arts, youth leadership, and community service and
preparation. These activities are free of charge to the students.
Parent
Engagement
Meaningful
parent involvement is a critical dimension of Alliance school effective
schooling and improves student achievement.
Research has shown that active and consistent parent involvement leads
to student success.
Parent/Student/Staff
School Compact
The
school firmly believes that all students can and will achieve at high levels
when administrators, teachers, staff and parents work in collaboration with
each other. As stated in the
Parent/Student/Staff School Compact, each partner accepts responsibility for
the successful education and college preparation of each student. This document is part of
each student’s enrollment packet and is explained to all new families during
orientation. Continuing parents and
students are asked to sign the compact at the beginning of each school year.
Parents as Partners (Parent Engagement Policy)
The school values the role of parents as
their child’s first teacher and welcomes their active involvement in their
child’s education.
The school believes:
Tips To Help Your Child Succeed
Research shows that effective and consistent
parent participation leads to student success.
Below are some suggestions to help your child succeed academically.
Tips
to Help Your Child Succeed
1. Encourage your child to be an active and responsible
learner who completes and turns in assignments and homework when they are due
and seeks assistance when needed.
2. Ensure that your child arrives to school on time each day
and supports school policies such as discipline, safety, proper school attire,
textbook care, etc.
3. Review your child’s agenda and encourage your child to use
it on a regular basis to keep track of homework assignments, projects, exams
and other important school events.
4. Monitor your child’s overall progress on a regular
basis. Do not wait until progress reports and report cards are issued to
find out how your child is doing in school.
5. If your child is struggling with their schoolwork or
needs help, speak with your child’s advisor and/or teachers and ensure that
your child attends after school tutoring.
6. Help your child establish a regular time and place to study
and to complete their homework and school projects. Make sure your
child’s study area is well-lit and is stocked with necessary school supplies.
7. Talk to your child about what is happening at school and
what they are learning.
8. Encourage your child to read for pleasure and limit TV,
video game and Internet usage.
9. Attend all scheduled parent/teacher conferences, school
activities and parent educational workshops.
10. Support
your child’s school by volunteering a minimum of 40 hours each year.
Contact the school for more information.
Volunteering
There are a number of ways you can volunteer
and demonstrate your commitment. Parent
volunteer service hours are earned by directly supporting the school and by
supporting your child academically. Each
family is encouraged to volunteer 40 hours per school year. Twenty hours can be applied to supporting
the school and 20 hours can be applied to supporting your child
academically. (For more information,
refer to the Volunteer Policy and Guidelines.)
Possible volunteer activities to
support the school include:
Possible volunteer activities to
support your child academically include:
We truly appreciate your participation as a
parent volunteer and we will make every attempt to match your interests and
skills with projects or tasks that you are comfortable with.
How to volunteer
Review the descriptions of possible volunteer
activities and sign-up for a specific volunteer activity at the Parent
Orientation or during Back to School Night.
A schedule will be developed based on your interests and
availability. At the beginning of each
month the parent volunteer schedule will be sent home with students and will be
posted in the parent center or school bulletin board. Feel free to call the school at the beginning
of the school year or any time thereafter to volunteer.
Leadership Opportunities
for Parents
Volunteers who serve as parent leaders on a
school committee or special activity for the entire school year or for the
duration of a particular project will automatically earn 20 hours of service
credit.
Leadership opportunities for parents include
participation in the following committees:
Educational
Workshops for parents
Parents are recommended to attend four educational workshops
each year. This
will count towards the annual 40-hour volunteer service commitment. To participate in a workshop or special
training for parents, refer to the schedule of parent workshops for the year.
Parent/Teacher
Conferences
Parent/teacher conferences are held every 5
weeks. At this time parents have the
opportunity to meet with some of their child’s teachers or the entire
instructional team to discuss progress and areas students need to strengthen. (For more information, refer to
Parent/Teacher Conference Tips.)
Teachers
are available for parent conferences every day except Wednesdays. If you have concerns regarding your child’s
grades, please contact the school to schedule a conference during the teacher’s
conference period.
Attending parent/teacher conferences is
mandatory and can be applied to your parent volunteer commitment of 40 hours.
Parent Rights
Parents
are guaranteed certain rights within each Alliance campus. Parents have the right to:
Technology and Internet Usage
Acceptable Uses of the Computer, iPad, or the Internet
The account provided
by the Alliance should be used only for educational or professional
purposes. Staff may use the Internet for
personal use only if such use is incidental and occurs during their duty-free
time.
If a user is
uncertain about whether a particular use of the computer network or the
Internet is appropriate, he or she should consult a teacher or supervisor.
Unacceptable Uses of the Computer,
iPad or the Internet
The following uses
of the account provided by the Alliance are unacceptable:
· Uses
that violate any state or federal law or municipal ordinance are unacceptable.
Unacceptable uses include, but are not
limited to the following:
1. Selling
or purchasing any illegal substance;
2. Accessing,
transmitting, or downloading pornography, obscene depictions, harmful
materials, or materials that encourage others to violate the law;
3. Transmitting or downloading confidential
information or copyrighted materials.
· Uses
that involve the accessing, transmitting or downloading of inappropriate
matters on the Internet, as determined by the school board, local educational
agency or other related authority
· Uses
that involve obtaining and or using anonymous email sites.
· Uses
that cause harm to others or damage to their property are unacceptable.
Unacceptable uses include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Deleting,
copying, modifying, or forging other users' e-mails, files, or data;
2. Accessing
another User’s email without their permission, and as a result of that access,
reading or forwarding the other User's e-mails or files without that User's
permission;
3. Damaging
computer equipment, files, data or the network;
4. Using
profane, abusive, or impolite language;
5. Disguising
one's identity, impersonating other users, or sending anonymous e-mail
messages;
6. Threatening,
harassing, or making defamatory or false statements about others;
7. Accessing,
transmitting, or downloading offensive, harassing, or disparaging materials;
8. Accessing,
transmitting or downloading computer viruses or other harmful files or
programs, or in any way degrading or disrupting any computer system
performance; or
9. Accessing,
transmitting or downloading large files, including "chain letters" or
any type of "pyramid schemes."
10. Using
any district computer to pursue “hacking,” internal or external to the
district, or attempting to access information that is protected by privacy
laws.
· Uses
that jeopardize access or lead to unauthorized access into Accounts or other
computer networks are unacceptable.
Unacceptable uses include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Using
other users' account passwords or identifiers;
2. Disclosing
one's account password to other users or allowing other users to use one's
accounts;
3. Getting
unauthorized access into other users' accounts or other computer networks; or
4. Interfering
with other users' ability to access their accounts.
· Commercial
uses are unacceptable. Unacceptable uses
include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Selling
or buying anything over the Internet for personal financial gain; or
2. Using
the Internet for advertising, promotion, or financial gain; or
3. Conducting
for-profit business activities and engaging in non-government related
fundraising or public relations activities such as solicitation for religious
purposes, lobbying for political purposes, or soliciting votes.
Internet Safety
· In
compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act ("CIPA"), the
Alliance will implement filtering and/or blocking software to restrict access
to Internet sites containing child pornography, obscene depictions, or other
materials harmful to minors under 18 years of age. The software will work by scanning for
objectionable words or concepts, as determined by the School District. [Note: CIPA does not enumerate any actual words
or concepts that should be filtered or blocked.
Thus, CIPA necessarily requires that the Alliance determine which words
or concepts are objectionable.] However,
no software is foolproof, and there is still a risk an Internet user may be
exposed to a site containing such materials.
An account user who incidentally connects to such a site must
immediately disconnect from the site and notify a teacher or supervisor. If an Account user sees another user is
accessing inappropriate sites, he or she should notify a teacher or supervisor
immediately.
· In
compliance with CIPA, Alliance and its representatives will implement a
mechanism to monitor all minors' on-line activities, including website
browsing, email use, chat room participation and other forms of electronic
communications. Such a mechanism may
lead to the violation of this Policy, the appropriate disciplinary code or the
law. Monitoring is aimed to protect
minors from accessing inappropriate matter, as well as help enforce this
policy, on the Internet, as determined by the school board, local educational
agency or other related authority.
Alliance reserves the right to monitor other users' (e.g., employees,
students 17 years or older) online activities, and to access review, copy,
store or delete any electronic communications or files and disclose them to
others as it deems necessary.
· If
a student under the age of eighteen accesses his/her Alliance account or the
Internet outside of school, a parent or legal guardian must supervise the
student's use of the Account or Internet at all times and is completely
responsible for monitoring the use.
Filtering and/or blocking software may or may not be employed to screen
home access to the Internet. Parents and legal guardians should inquire at the
school or district if they desire more detailed information about the software.
· Student
information shall not be posted unless it is necessary to receive information
for instructional purposes, and only if the student's teacher and parent or
guardian has granted
· Account
users shall not reveal on the Internet personal information about themselves or
about other persons. For example,
Account users should not reveal their full names, home addresses, telephone
numbers, school addresses, or parents' names on the Internet.
· Account
users shall not meet in person anyone they have met on the Internet in a
secluded place or a private setting.
Account users who are under the age of 18 shall not meet in person
anyone they have met on the Internet without their parent's permission.
· Account
users will abide by all Alliance security policies.
Privacy Policy
The System
Administrator has the authority to monitor all Accounts, including e-mail and
other materials transmitted or received via the Accounts. All such materials are the property of the
Alliance. Account users do not have any
right to or expectation of privacy regarding such materials.
Penalties for Improper Use of Technology
and/or Alliance Account
The use of the
Technology and/or Account is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use
will result in the restriction or cancellation of the Account. Inappropriate use may lead to any
disciplinary and/or legal action, including but not limited to suspension or
expulsion or dismissal from employment from the Alliance, or criminal
prosecution by government authorities. The Alliance will attempt to tailor any
disciplinary action to meet the specific concerns related to each violation.
Disclaimer
· The
Alliance makes no guarantees about the quality of the services provided and is
not responsible for any claims, losses, damages, costs, or other obligations
arising from the unauthorized use of the Accounts. The Alliance also denies any
responsibility for the accuracy or quality of the information obtained through
the Account.
· Any
statement, accessible on the computer network or the Internet, is understood to
be the author's individual point of view and not that of the Alliance, its
affiliates, or employees.
· Account
users are responsible for any losses sustained by the Alliance or its
affiliates, resulting from the Account users' intentional misuse of the
Accounts.
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Tier I: Teacher
Intervention |
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Student
Behavior |
Intervention
Options |
Follow-up |
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Lack of materials, supplies |
Counsel student regarding behavior at appropriate time during
class. |
Establish a good rapport with student and parent contact is
crucial to intervening in behavior problems. |
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Submission of incomplete assignment/no assignments |
Change seating arrangement |
Set up a conference with the parent. During the conference let the
parent/student know the classroom rules and expectations and establish
monitoring system. |
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Not sitting in assigned seat/ consistently gets up from assigned
seat |
Call parent regarding student academics or behavior
(non-Teleparent). |
Call parents to follow up with student behvior after the initial
parent meeting/phone call. |
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Lack of classroom participation/pattern of fails beginning to
emerge. |
Keep log of intervention attemps - Google doc/PowerSchool |
Provide positive reinforcement/incentives (when applicable) |
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Poor attendance |
Set up parent conference |
Collaboration with case carrier (as needed) |
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Tardiness |
Assign in class detention |
Periodic monitoring (academically or behaviorally. |
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Dress code violations/PE non-suits |
Apology letter to other student/staff |
Feedback with student/positive feedback (when applicable) |
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Not following classroom rules |
Provide materials and supplies |
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Mild defiance and/or Disrespect |
Behavior/Academic contract |
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Chewing gum |
Invite parent to class to observed student |
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Cheating (set class policy) |
Teacher places a tele-parent |
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Using or having cell phone, iPod, MP3, PSP, etc. |
Student completes a reflection sheet regarding behavior |
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Disrupting Class |
Student sent to Buddy Teacher with academic work. |
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Throwing non-dangerous items |
In class community service (gum scraping, cleaning or desk,
etc.) |
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Mild horseplay |
Confiscation of electronic material. Teacher will submit confiscated materials
to office at next break. |
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Harrassment (singular event) |
Notification of student attendance/tardiness to attendance clerk |
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Send to student main office for dress pass |
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Request a student SST |
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Student
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Intervention
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Follow-up |
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Multiple referrals from singular/multiple teachers |
Counsel students |
Continue counseling with student(s) |
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Patterns of underachievement in academics through multiple
courses |
Call parent |
Continue phone contact with parent |
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Possible learning problems observed and evident |
Recommend change seating arrangement in student classroom |
Continue conferencing parents |
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Personal health related problems affects academic/ student
behavior |
Set up parent conferences |
Consult with teachers |
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Pattern of defiance observed and evident |
Referral of student to an outside agency (drug rehabilitation,
counseling outside services, etc.) |
Keep log on the interventions and progress |
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Patterns of poor attendance/tardies/truancy |
Correct programming errors |
Conduct class visits/observation |
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Social/Emotional circumstance affects academic and student
behavior |
Daily attendance checks |
Collaboration with case carrier (as needed) |
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Repeated bullying |
Place student on student contract |
Periodic monitoring |
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Repeated harrassement |
Place student on weekly/daily contract |
Feedback with student (Positive reinforcement) |
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Consider 504 plan if a medical condition intereferes with
learning |
Follow-Up SST meeting. |
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Assign detention |
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Behavior/academic contract |
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Conduct an SST |
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Invite parent for classroom observation |
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Community Service |
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Intervention
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Follow-up |
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Multiple referrals from teachers/counselors for chronic
problems: defiance, poor attendance, tardiness, fighting, verbal
confrontations, bullying, harassment, cheating |
Refer students to school counseling. |
Continuous counseling with student(s) |
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Set up parent conference |
Consult with security |
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Social/Emotional |
Suspension |
Consult with school police |
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Illegal activities |
Daily attendance checks |
Consult with administration |
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Vandalism |
Referral of student to an outside agency (drug rehabilitation,
counseling outside services, etc.) |
Feedback with student (positive reinforcement) |
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Weapons |
Weekly/Daily progress reports |
Keep log on the interventions and progress (PowerSchool) |
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Consider 504 plan if a medical condition intereferes with
learning |
Collaboration with case carrier as needed |
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Assign detention |
Periodic monitoring |
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Suspension |
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Invite parent for classroom observation (Parent to School
Suspenion) |
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In school suspension - Student provided academic work/ student
reflection sheet. |
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TIER 1 – TEACHER - CLASSROOM OFFENSE |
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- Improper use of
iPad during instructional time (using the iPad for something other than what
the teacher is instructing) |
› Teachers
will use the following disciplinary consequences when addressing classroom
offenses, while taking into consideration the nature of the incident and the
student’s prior technology offenses: ›
1st time - Warning/Conference; parent
contact ›
2nd and 3rd - Classroom
restriction of iPad (for the remainder of the class period), LUNCH
DETENTION, and parent contact (2 times; 4th time you
are addressed by a teacher about your iPad, referral to administration) ›
4th - administrative restriction of
iPad (1 week, 5 school days, administrative detention, and parent contact) |
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- Unauthorized use of
iPad during instructional time (using the iPad without teacher’s permission) |
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non-educational games |
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Ouchi-O'Donovan 6-12 Complex Progressive iPad Matrix
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TIER 2 – IT
COORDINATOR/ADMINISTRATION – MINOR OFFENSE |
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- Illegal installation or transmission of copyrighted
materials |
› Administration
can use any of the following disciplinary consequences, if applicable, when
addressing minor offenses, while taking into consideration the nature of the
incident and the student’s prior technology offenses: › Student
Conference and Parent Conference › Administrative
restriction of iPad (1 week, 5 school days) › Community
Service Hours – Up to 20 hours |
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- Deleting district loaded apps: Pages, Numbers, iMovie, GarageBand,
Keynote) |
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- Violating the Alliance Acceptable Use Policy |
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- Giving out personal information, for any reason, over
the Internet |
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- Leaving iPad unattended |
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TIER 3 –
ADMINISTRATION – MAJOR OFFENSE |
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- Bypassing the Alliance web filter (deleting Profiles,
etc.) |
› First
Offense – 20 Community Service hours and parent conference › Second
Offense –30 Community Service hours and parent conference › Third
Offense – possible recommendation for expulsion and appropriate law
enforcement intervention, if applicable › All
of these consequences are based on the severity of the offense;
a first time offense may result in expulsion and law enforcement involvement. |
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- Action violating existing board policy or public law |
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- Deleting district system applications and changing of
iPad settings (exceptions include personal settings such as font size,
brightness, etc.) |
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- Sending, transmitting, accessing, uploading,
downloading, or distributing obscene, offensive, profane, threatening,
pornographic, obscene or sexually explicit materials |
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- Use of chat rooms or sites selling term papers, book
reports and other forms of student work |
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- Spamming (email used as a way of messaging) |
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- Gaining access to another student’s accounts, files
and/or data |
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- Use of the school’s Internet or email accounts for
financial gain, commercial gain or any illegal activity |
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- Vandalism (any malicious attempt to harm or destroy
iPad) |
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- Transmission or access of obscene, offensive or
threatening materials or materials intended to harass or demean |
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OUCHI-O’DONOVAN 6-12 COMPLEX
COMMUNITY SERVICE
VERIFICATION FORM
For instructions, please see
reverse side of form (This front
portion of this form must be complete.)
Student
Name: ____________________________________ Grade: 6 7 8
Name
of Agency:
____________________________________________________________________________________
Agency
Address: _____________________________________________ City: _________________________________
Agency
Telephone Number: ___________________________ Email:
__________________________________________
Name
of Site Manager: ______________________________ Contact phone number:
_____________________________
Starting
date of service at agency: ___________________ End
Date: ____________________
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certifies that the activity being signed off is a true statement of performance
and hours worked; that the work was performed in a satisfactory manner and was
not performed during scheduled classes.
Ouchi-O’Donovan
6-12 Complex
1:1 iPad Policies and Procedures
2014-2015
Policies
and Procedures for 1:1 iPad Program
Ouchi-O’Donovan
6-8 Learning Community
Introduction
The Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex is proud to offer our 6-8
Learning Community Students Apple iPad devices for use at school. The 1:1 iPad Program, which provides mobile
computing and wireless technology to the 6-8 Learning Community students, has
been designed to enhance the delivery and individualization of instruction.
For students and parents/guardians, the following information is
provided to help everyone understand the expectations and the responsibility of
care and use related to receiving an iPad.
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Students will receive instruction from school staff on the proper use of
the iPad.
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Students are expected to treat the iPad as a valuable piece of
equipment.
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Students must take all precautions to prevent theft; for example, do not
leave the iPad unattended at any time.
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Students must take precautions to prevent damage to the iPad; for
example, do no leave the iPad where there is danger of coming in contact with
moisture or excessive heat. This would
include protecting the iPad from inclement weather.
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The iPad comes with preloaded profiles and applications that must not be
removed.
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Students are to use the iPad to access only educationally appropriate
materials and websites.
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Students must not use the iPad to purchase goods and services via the
Internet (Parents/students are charged with full responsibility for any
financial obligations incurred from the inappropriate use of the iPad).
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Students are to use the iPad in accordance with the Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12
Complex Acceptable Use Regulations and to maintain the iPad in accordance with
the procedures and information provided.
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Students are expected to adhere to any additional requirements set forth
by the classroom teachers.
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iPads are the property of Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex and must be
returned at the end of the academic year, upon withdrawal from Ouchi-O’Donovan
6-12 Complex, or at the request of a teacher or administrator. Willful failure to return the iPad in
accordance with the stated conditions will result in criminal prosecution.
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Since iPads are the property of Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex, officials
of the school have the right to review all material stored on or accessed by an
iPad. School officials may revoke a
student’s iPad use privileges for misuse or violation of policies.
The
1:1 iPad initiative, which has been adopted by Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex,
will enhance learning for our students using 21st Century
Skills. Learning results from continuous
dynamic interaction among students, educators, parents, and the extended
community. Effective teaching and
learning with iPads integrates technology into the curriculum anytime,
anyplace.
1.
Receiving Your iPad &
Check-out/Check-in
1.1 Receiving Your iPad
iPads will be distributed at the end of
Summer Bridge to all incoming 6th grade students. Parents and students must attend an
Information Session. Before receiving an
iPad, students and parents/guardians must sign and return copies of the
following documents:
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Student Pledge for iPad Use
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Acceptable Use Policy
1.2 iPad Check-out/Check-in
iPads will be checked-out and checked-in on a daily
basis. Students will check-out iPads on
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during their morning Advisory class. Students will then check-in their iPads
during their afternoon Advisory class.
If a students transfers out of the Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex during
the school year, their iPad will be returned at that time.
2.
Taking Care of Your iPad
Students are responsible for the general
care of the iPad they have been issued by the school. iPads that are broken or fail to work
properly must be taken to the Principal’s office for an evaluation of the
equipment.
2.1
General Precautions
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The iPad is school property and all users will follow this policy and
the Acceptable Use Policy for technology.
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Only use a clean, soft cloth to clean the screen, no cleansers of any
type.
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Cord and cables must be inserted carefully into the iPad to prevent
damage.
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iPad and case must remain free of any writing, drawing, stickers, or
labels that are not the property of Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex.
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iPads must never be left in an unattended or unsupervised area.
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Students are responsible for keeping their iPad’s battery charged for
school each day.
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Students must keep their iPad in the protective case, provided by the
school, at all times.
2.2 Carrying iPads
The protective case provided with the iPads has
sufficient padding to protect the iPad from normal treatment and provide a
suitable means for carrying the device within the school. The guidelines below should be followed:
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iPads must always be within the protective case.
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Limit the number of items carried within a backpack with the iPad to
limit the amount of pressure applied to the iPad screen.
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Avoid bumping the iPad against any surface.
2.3 Screen Care
The iPad screens can be damaged if subjected to
rough treatment. The screens are
particularly sensitive to damage from excessive pressure on the screen.
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Do not lean on top of the iPad at any time.
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Do not place anything near the iPad that could put pressure on the
screen.
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Do not place anything in your backpack that will press against the
screen.
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Clean the screen with a soft, dry cloth or anti-static cloth. Use of harsh chemicals WILL damage the
screen.
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Do not “bump” the iPad against tables, chairs, walls, floors, etc. as it
will eventually break the screen.
3.
Using your iPad at School
iPads
are intended for use at school each day.
In addition to teacher expectations for iPad use, school messages,
announcements, calendars, and schedules may be accessed using the iPad. Students must be responsible to bring their
iPads to all classes, unless specifically instructed not to do so by their
teacher. The iPad is the property of
Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex. Therefore,
school staff and administration have the right to check any material stored on
a student’s iPad at anytime.
3.1 iPad Undergoing Repair
If a student’s iPad is in need of repair, they are
to immediately turn in their iPad to the IT Coordinator or Main Office. If a student’s iPad is undergoing repair,
they may be issued a loner iPad for specific classes if one is available.
3.2 Charging Your iPad’s Battery
iPads must be plugged in when you are checking it
in at the end of the day. Students need
to make sure they are charging their iPad each evening.
3.3 Screensavers and Backgrounds
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Inappropriate media may not be used as a screensaver or background
photo.
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Presence of guns, weapons, pornographic materials, inappropriate
language, alcohol, drug, tobacco, and gang related symbols or pictures will
result in disciplinary actions.
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Passwords are not to be changed.
3.4 Sound, Music, Games or Programs
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Sound must be muted at all times unless permission is obtained from the
teacher from instructional purposes.
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Music is not allowed on the iPad.
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Internet games are not allowed on the iPads. Installation of game applications will result
in disciplinary action.
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All software/applications/profiles set up and provided by
Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex, must remain on the iPad.
3.5 Printing
Printing will not be available from the iPad. If students need to print anything from their
iPad, they will need to email the document to themselves or their teachers to
print from the email.
4.
Managing Your Files and
Saving Your Work
4.1 Saving Your Work
Students may save work to the home directory on the iPad on a limited
basis. It is recommended that students
email documents to themselves for storage on a flash drive. Storage space will be available on the iPad –
but it will not be backed up in case of re-imaging. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure
that work is not lost due to mechanical failure or accidental deletion. iPad malfunctions are not an acceptable
excuse for not submitting work.
4.2 Network Connectivity
Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex makes no guarantee that the network will be
up and running 100% of the time. In the
rare case that the network is down, the district will not be responsible for
lost or missing data.
5.
Software on iPads
5.1 Originally Installed Software
The software/applications/profiles originally
installed by Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex must remain on the iPad in usable
condition and be easily accessible at all times. From time to time the school may add software
applications for use in a particular course.
The licenses for this software required that the software be deleted
from iPads at the completion of the course.
Periodic checks of iPads will be made to ensure that students have not
removed required applications or profiles.
5.2 Additional Software
Students are not allowed to load any additional
software or applications onto their iPads.
Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex will synchronize the iPads to update school
approved applications.
5.3 Inspection
Students may be selected at random to provide their
iPad for inspection. These inspections
may include an inspection of all materials saved on the iPad.
5.4 Procedure for Re-loading Software
If technical difficulties occur or illegal software
or non-Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex installed applications are discovered, the
iPad will be restored from backup to its original state. The school does not accept responsibility for
the loss of any software or documents deleted due to a re-format and re-image.
5.5 Software Upgrades
Upgrade versions of licensed software/applications
will be available from time to time.
Students will be required to leave their iPads with the IT Coordinator
for periodic updates and syncing.
6.
Acceptable Use
The
use of Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex technology resources is a privilege, not a
right. The privilege of using the
technology resources provided by the Complex is not transferrable or extendible
by students to people or groups outside the Complex and terminates when a
student is no longer enrolled in the Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex. This policy is provided to make all users
aware of the responsibilities associated with efficient, ethical, and lawful
use of technology resources. If a person
violated any of the User Terms and Conditions named in this policy, privileges
may be terminated, access to the complex technology resources may be denied,
and the appropriate disciplinary action shall be applied. The Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex Acceptable
Use Policy as well as the Student Handbook shall be applied to student
infractions.
Violations
may result in disciplinary actions up to and including suspension/expulsion for
students. When applicable, law
enforcement agencies may be involved.
6.1
Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
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Talk to your children about values and the standards that your children
should follow on the use of the Internet just as you do on the use of all media
information sources such as television, telephones, movies, and radio.
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Should you want your student to opt out of having an iPad, you will need
to sign a letter indicating this, stating the reason(s) why, and understand
that your students is still responsible for meeting the course requirements.
6.2
School Responsibilities
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School will provide Internet and email access to its students.
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School will provide Internet blocking of inappropriate materials as
available.
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School will provide network data storage areas. Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex reserves the
rights to review, monitor, and restrict information stored on or transmitted
via Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex owned equipment and to investigate
inappropriate use of resources.
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School will provide training on how to appropriately use the iPad.
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School will provide staff guidance to aid students in doing research and
help assure student compliance of the Acceptable Use Policy.
6.3
Student Responsibilities
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Students will use iPads/computers in a responsible and ethical manner.
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Students will obey general school rules concerning behavior and
communication that apply to iPad/computer use.
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Students will use all technology resources in an appropriate manner so
as not to damage school equipment. This
“damage” include, but is not limited to, the load of data resulting from
delays, non-deliveries, miss-deliveries or service interruptions caused by the
student’s own negligence, errors or omissions.
Use of any information obtained via Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex’s
designated Internet system is at your own risk.
Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex specifically denies any responsibility for
the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services.
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Students will help Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex protect its computer
system/devices by contacting an administrator about any security problems they
may encounter.
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Students will monitor all activity on their account(s).
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Students should always turn off and secure their iPad after they are
done working to protect their work and information.
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If a student should receive email containing inappropriate or abusive
language or if the subject matter is questionable, he or she is asked to print
a copy and turn it in to administration.
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Students will return their iPad to the cart in their Advisory classroom
at the end of each school day, or prior to leaving campus for the day. If there is a substitute in their Advisory
classroom, and the student leaves campus before the end of the day, they are to
return their iPad to the main office.
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Students who withdraw, are expelled, or terminate enrollment at
Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex for any other reason must return their individual
school iPad on the date of termination.
6.4
Student Activities Strictly Prohibited
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Illegal installation or transmission of copyright materials.
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Any action that violates existing Board policy or public law.
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Sending, accessing, uploading, downloading, or distributing offensive,
profane, threatening, pornographic, obscene, or sexually explicit materials.
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Use of chat rooms, sites selling term papers, book reports and other
forms of student work.
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Messaging services (i.e. MSN Messenger, ICQ, etc.)
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Internet/computer games
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Use of outside data disks or external attachments without prior approval
from the administration.
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Changing of iPad setting (exceptions include personal setting such as
font size, brightness, etc.)
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Downloading applications
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Spamming – sending mass or inappropriate emails
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Gaining access to another student’s accounts, files and/or data
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Use of the school’s Internet/email accounts for financial or commercial
gain or for any illegal activity
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Use of anonymous and/or false communications such as MSM messenger,
Yahoo Messenger
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Students are not allowed to give out personal information, for any
reason, over the Internet. This
includes, but is not limited to, setting up Internet accounts including those
necessary for chat rooms, eBay, email, etc.
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Participation in credit card fraud, electronic forgery or other forms of
illegal behavior
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Vandalism, (any malicious attempt to harm or destroy hardware, software,
or data, including, but not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer
viruses or computer programs that can infiltrate computer systems and/or damage
software components) of school equipment will not be allowed.
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Transmission of accessing materials that are obscene, offensive,
threatening, or otherwise intended to harass or demean recipients.
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Use of the iPad camera to take and/or distribute inappropriate or
unethical material
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Bypassing the Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex web filter through a web
proxy
6.5
Integrity and Civility
In
addition to any standard or rules established by Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex,
the following behaviors are specifically prohibited as they violate the
standard of integrity and civility.
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Cheating
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Plagiarizing
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Falsifying Information
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Violating Copyright Law
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Hacking
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Gaining unauthorized access to any network or iPad
6.6
iPad Care
Students
will be held responsible for maintaining their individual iPad and keeping them
in good working order. Students will be
responsible for damages to their iPads.
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iPad batteries must be charged and ready for school each day. Students are responsible for plugging in
their iPad in the iPad cart at the end of each day.
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Only labels or stickers applied to by Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex may
be applied to the iPads.
·
iPad cases furnished by Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex must be returned
with normal wear and no alterations to avoid paying a sleeve replacement fee.
·
iPads that malfunction or are damaged from student misuse or neglect
will be repaired with the cost being borne by the student. Students will be responsible for the entire
cost of repairs to iPads that are damaged intentionally or be responsible for
full replacement cost.
·
iPads that are stolen or lost must be reported immediately to the office
so that a police report can be filed.
6.7
Legal Propriety
·
Comply with trademark and copyright laws and all license
agreements. Ignorance of the law is not
immunity. If you are unsure, ask a
teacher or parent.
·
Plagiarism is viewed as a form of cheating thus is a violation of the
Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex Parent/Student Handbook. Give credit to all sources used, whether
quoted or summarized. This includes all
forms of media on the Internet, such as graphics, movies, music, and text.
·
Use or possession of hacking software is strictly prohibited and
violators will be subject to disciplinary action. Violation of applicable state or federal law
will result in criminal prosecution and/or disciplinary action by
Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex.
6.8
Student Discipline
If
a student violates any part of the above policy, he or she will be subject to
consequences as listed in the Acceptable Use Policy and Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12
Complex Parent/Student Handbook.
7.
Protecting and Storing Your
iPad
7.1
iPad Identification
Student
iPads will be labeled in the manner specified by Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12
Complex, iPads can be identified in the
following ways:
·
Record of serial numbers and correlated asset tag.
·
Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex school labels
7.2
Storing Your iPad
When
students are not using their iPads they should be stored in their backpacks,
and kept with the students. Nothing
should be placed on top of the iPad when stored. Students are required to return their iPads
to the iPad cart in their Advisory class at the end of each school day. iPads should not be taken home.
Do NOT leave
your iPad in a place that is experiencing extreme hot or cold conditions (i.e.
in your backpack in the sun). Extreme
heat will damage the unit itself and extreme cold will cause severe screen
damage.
7.3
iPads Left in Unsupervised Areas
Under
no circumstances should iPads be left in unsupervised areas. Unsupervised areas include the school
grounds, patio, PE rooms, MPR, unlocked classrooms, and hallways. Any iPad left in these areas is in danger of
being stolen or damaged. If an iPad is
found in an unsupervised area, it will be taken to the office. Violations may result in loss of iPad
privileges and/or other privileges.
8.
Repairing or Replacing Your
iPad
Students
will be responsible for damages to their iPads including, but not limited to,
broken screens, cracked plastic pieces, inoperability, etc. Depending on the damage and whether or not
the damage was accidental or due to a malfunction of maintenance issue,
Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex would determine the cost of the repairs. In the case of intentional damage and/or
neglect, the student will pay the full repair or replacement cost of the
device.
|
Claims |
Cost |
|
Lost iPad |
Full Replacement Cost ($700) |
|
Destroyed iPad (total loss) |
Full Replacement
Cost ($700) |
|
Stolen iPad (Police
Report Required) |
Full Replacement
Cost ($700) |
|
iPad Repairs – Less
than $100 |
Full Repair Cost |
|
iPad Repairs – More
than $100 |
Full Repair Cost |
|
*
Power adapter, cover or any school-owned accessories are not included. These items require a full replacement cost
with the exact same item. |
|
Alliance College Ready Public Schools
Student Pledge for Computing Device
Use
• I will use my tablet in ways that are
appropriate, meet Alliance Schools expectations and are educational.
• I will use appropriate language when using
e-mails, journals, wikis, blogs, or any other forms of communication. I will
not create, or encourage others to create, discourteous or abusive content. I
will not use electronic communication to spread rumors, gossip, or engage in
any activity that is harmful to other persons.
• I understand
that my tablet is subject to inspection at any time without notice and remains
the property of the Alliance School.
• I will take
good care of my tablet.
• I will never
leave the tablet unattended and I will know where it is at all times.
• I will
protect my tablet by only carrying it while in the case provided.
• I will never
loan out my tablet or give my password to other individuals.
• I will not
let anyone else use my tablet.
• I will keep
food and beverages away from my tablet since they may cause damage to the
device.
• Clean the
screen with a soft, antistatic cloth ONLY; no cleaner.
• I will not
disassemble any part of my tablet or attempt any repairs.
• I will not
place decorations (such as stickers, markers, etc.) on the tablet or tablet
cover or do anything to permanently alter the tablet in anyway.
• I will not
remove or deface the serial number or other identification on any tablet.
• I will
inform my advisory teacher and school office if I experience theft, vandalism,
and other acts covered by insurance.
• I will be
responsible for all damage or loss caused by neglect or abuse.
• I agree to
return the tablet, case and power cords in good working condition.
Technology & Internet Usage Acknowledgement and
Agreement
This
is to acknowledge that my student and I have attentively read the Technology
and Internet Usage portion of the Alliance Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex 6-8
Learning Community Student/Parent Handbook, as support by Alliance Public
Charter Schools. We understand that it
sets forth the duties, responsibilities, and obligations of students in regards
to the use of technology and Internet at school. We understand and agree that it is our
responsibility to read the policy found in the student/parent handbook, pages 33-35
and to abide by the rules and standards set forth. We further understand that
the Technology and Internet Usage Policy may be amended during the school year
as necessary and that when we are notified of any changes, it is our
responsibility to follow the revised policies. I understand that I am
responsible for any damage my student may cause to any school Technology
(including but not limited to laptops, desktops, keyboards, headphones,
tablets, projectors, smartboards).
_______________________ _________________________________________
Date
Parent
Name Printed
______________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian
Signature
_______________________
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Date
Student
Name Printed
______________________________________________________________________
Student
Signature
PARENT/GUARDIAN
ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT
This
is to acknowledge that my student and I have received a copy of the Alliance
Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex 6-8 Learning Community Student/Parent
Handbook. We understand that it sets
forth the terms and conditions of student enrollment, as well as the duties,
responsibilities, and obligations of students.
We understand and agree that it is our responsibility to read the
Student/Parent Handbook and to abide by the rules, policies, standards set
forth within including the dress code and the school-family compact signed during
the initial orientation process. We
further understand that the student/parent handbook may be changed during the
school year as necessary and that when we are notified of any changes, it is
our responsibility to follow the revised policies.
_______________________ _________________________________________
Date
Parent
Name Printed
______________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian
Signature
_______________________
_________________________________________
Date
Student
Name Printed
______________________________________________________________________
Student
Signature
Advisory Teacher Name
__________________________________________________