2015-2016 Asuprephandbook Final Nocrops
2015-2016 Asuprephandbook Final Nocrops
2015-2016 Asuprephandbook Final Nocrops
Parent/Student
Handbook
asuprep.asu.edu
Phoenix
735 E. Fillmore St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
P: 602-496-3100
F: 602-257-4852
Attendance Line:
602-496-3101
Calendar
Welcome
Purpose
Rationale
PAC Program
Student Parking
Visitor Parking
Club Poly
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Attendance
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Absences
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Dress Code
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Family Involvement
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Family Commitment
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Fundraising
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Menu Options
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Academics
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Academic Integrity
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PowerSchool
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Summative
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Course Syllabi
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Homework
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ECAP
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Special Education
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Teacher Credentials
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Emergency Drills
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Due Process
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Display of Affection
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Vandalism
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Personal Property
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Disciplinary Action
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Health Services
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Polytechnic Athletics
No Pass/No Play
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Procedure
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Phoenix Athletics
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Social Activities
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Student Government
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Form Agreements
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Use of Technology Resources in Instruction and Community Involvement Electronic Information Services User
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New Teacher Report
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Teacher PD
New Teacher Report
ILP Conferences
Teacher PD
First Day for Students
ILP Conferences
First Day for Students
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Welcome
Dear Families,
All of us at ASU Preparatory Academies would like to extend a warm welcome to you
and to thank you for making ASU Preparatory Academy your school of choice.
Please take time to read through our entire handbook as a family. We revise and
improve the handbook annually, based in part on your feedback, so re-reading is
important for returning families as well. Reading each section of the handbook will help
you and your family understand the ASU Prep practices that ensure all our students
are able to learn in a supportive academic environment.
When you finish reading the handbook, please complete and detach the mandatory
signature pages located the end of the handbook. Please return these pages to the
school office by the end of the first week of school.
You can stay up to date with ASU Prep through our weekly newsletters and by visiting
our website at asuprep.asu.edu. Our learning community is most successful when all
the partners are involved. Thank you for your continued involvement and for helping
make ASU Prep a great place to learn and grow!
Sincerely,
Deborah Gonzalez
Chief Academic Officer
Organization
ASU Preparatory Academy is organized to maximize the involvement of all stakeholders including students, parents, support staff,
teachers, administrators, board members and the community.
We are committed to a shared process of decision-making by consensus.
Governance
ASU Preparatory Academy is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and has formed a corporation in the State of Arizona.
The governing body is the ASU Preparatory Academy Board of Directors.
Rationale
The rationale for the Student Code of Conduct is based upon the belief that each person wishes to be treated with kindness, respect,
dignity and fairness. Thus, one simple but profound rule applies treat others the way you wish to be treated. No one has the right
to interfere with the learning of others.
When addressing any violation of the student Code of Conduct, it is important that both the parents and the school be involved. When
an incident is reported, school staff members will conduct an investigation to gather the facts and information from those involved.
Reasonable effort will be made to contact and involve the parents prior to a consequence being assigned.
Dr. Crow, President of ASU reminds us of an important lesson provided by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who wrote in the Morehouse
College campus newspaper in 1947: We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character that is the
goal of true education.
This sentiment, which Dr. King so eloquently articulated as a young man based upon his personal experience in college, is
reflected today in the ASU Student Code of Conduct: The aim of education is the intellectual, personal, social, and ethical
development of the individual. The educational process is ideally conducted in an environment that encourages reasoned
discourse, intellectual honesty, openness to constructive change, and respect for the rights of all individuals. Self-discipline and a
respect for the rights of others in the university community are necessary for the fulfillment of such goals.
ASU Prep honors these principles and as a member of the ASU community, our student code of conduct is designed to educate
students and to support their character development as part of the learning process. Accordingly, the ASU Prep Student Code of
Conduct sets forth the standards of conduct expected of students who choose to attend our schools. Students who violate these
standards will be subject to disciplinary sanctions in order to promote their own personal development, to protect the our school
community, and to maintain order and stability on our campuses.
Phoenix Operations
Instructional Day Hours
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
PAC Program
The PAC program is supervised by City of Phoenix recreation staff. Participants will have structured age-appropriate activities along
with supervised free play. Program components consist of sports, games, educational enrichment, art and cultural activities, and civic
and community involvement. This is a drop-in recreation experience for grades kindergarten through eighth and will operate Monday
through Friday from school release to 6 p.m. To sign up for the PAC program visit: phoenix.gov/PAC.
Student Parking
A limited number of student parking spaces have been designated on the north end of the parking lot on the Fillmore side.
A limited number of parking permits will be issued to students on a semester-by-semester basis. To be eligible for a student parking
permit, the student must present: 1) a valid Arizona drivers license; 2) proof of Arizona registration for the vehicle; and proof of
insurance. In addition, the student must be a good academic and behavior standing at the school. Failure to maintain good academic
standing or failure to follow ASU Preps student policies may result in the parking permit being revoked.
Visitor Parking
Parents and other visitors parking on the ASU Prep campus for longer than 60 minutes must first obtain a visitors parking decal in
the front office.
Polytechnic Operations
After School Programs (optional)
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
Athletics (Practices/Games)*
Varies see coach for details
or athletic director.
Middle School
High School
Club Poly
The Club Poly Program is offered before and after school for students in grades pre-school through sixth grade. Students not enrolled
in ASU Preparatory Academy are not eligible to attend Club or Camp Poly.
Phone: 480-727-5700
Before School Hours: 6:15 a.m. 8 a.m.
After School Hours: 3:15 p.m. 6 p.m.
Cost:
Before school care**
*Please note sliding fee scale for those who qualify for free/reduced lunch.
**10 percent discount for each additional child enrolled from the same family
Creativity Hall (Elementary and STEM Academy) School Drop-off and Pick-up Map
E Polk St
E Polk St
7.
8.
Sossamon Rd.
Utah Ave.
Sawyer St.
Texas Ave.
E Ulysses Ave.
Tweet St.
E Warner Rd
Santan Fwy
202
13. Students must cooperate with authorities if access
to vehicle
is requested.
14. Students will lock (secure) vehicle at all times. All students
park at their own risk. ASU Preparatory Academy and/or
Arizona State University are not responsible for any theft,
vandalism, or damage to any vehicle.
15. Parking Violations will be reported to ASU Parking and
Transit. Repeat violators may lose their parking permit
(no refund), have their car towed/booted, and/or be subject
to school discipline. Students vehicle may be ticketed and/or
stickered if not properly registered/parked.
16. Students will pay for all citations through ASU Parking and
Transit Services (PTS) - cfo.asu.edu/pts-customer-service
17. Permits will not be issued to students unless all of their fees
and fines due at the time of submitting an application for a
parking permit have been paid in full.
18. All accidents and vandalism should be reported immediately
to the ASU Police Department 480-965-3456.
19. All parking rules and regulations are enforced by ASU PTS.
Attendance
All students are expected to be in attendance every day school is in session. Regular attendance is essential for success in school;
therefore, absences shall be excused only for necessary and important reasons. We do, however, realize that health and family take
preference, but we ask families to plan activities on days and times other than when school is in session.
Our attendance policy is governed by ARS 15-803 School attendance; exemptions; definitions:
1. It is unlawful for any child between six (6) and sixteen (16) years of age to fail to attend school during the hours school is in
session, unless excused pursuant to section ARS 15-803.
2. A child who is habitually truant or who has excessive absences, may be adjudicated an incorrigible child. Absences may be
considered excessive when the number of absent days exceeds 10% (18 days) of the number of required attendance days
prescribed in section ARS 15-803, subsection B, paragraph 1.
3. As used in this section:
a. Habitually truant means a child who is truant for at least five (5) school days unexcused within a school year.
b. Truant means an unexcused absence for at least one (1) class period during the day.
c. Truant child means a child who is between six (6) and sixteen (16) years of age and who is not in attendance at a public or
private school during the hours that school is in session, unless excused as provided by this section.
Absences
When a student needs to be absent, we ask that parents call the attendance line before 8:15 a.m. each day the student is absent.
State law mandates that the school record a reason for all student absences. This greatly reduces the need to call you at work or
home to confirm the absence. The absence will be unexcused if no reason is given. When calling, please leave the childs name (with
spelling), date of absence, grade level, reason for absence and a telephone number where you can be reached in case we have
questions. Federal law requires that we make every attempt to contact parents on the day the student is absent.
Dress Code
For kindergarten through grade eight, the school uniform is a maroon polo top and khaki bottoms. For grades nine through
twelve, the uniform is a maroon or white collared shirt and khaki, charcoal gray or black uniform bottoms.
Fridays are ASU Fridays. Students may choose to wear a gold collared shirt in place of the regular uniform shirt. Bottoms remain
the same.
Tops
Bottoms
Kindergarten8th Grade
High School
Kindergarten8th Grade
High School
Maroon polo
Gold polo may be worn
on Fridays.
Color: Khaki
Style: pants, shorts,
skorts or skirts
Shoes
Kindergarten8th Grade
High School
Kindergarten8th Grade
High School
Jackets, sweatshirts or
sweaters may be worn
over a uniform shirt with
the collar showing.
Jackets, sweatshirts or
sweaters may be worn over a
uniform shirt with the
collar showing.
Closed-toe shoes
required every day
Outerwear may be of
solid color or of a nonlogo pattern.
Jewelry/Piercings/Gauging
Backpacks
Will be free of logos, symbols or pictures representing
something illegal, violent, illicit or suggestive
Family Involvement
Family Commitment
Involvement in your childs education will make him/her a more successful student. Involvement: know their friends, get involved in
their activities, know their teacher, understand what theyre doing in school, help them with homework, ask to see their homework and
arrange family activities to honor students for their work. Please consider the safety of your child before and after school:
Make arrangements to have your child picked up if he/she are not riding the bus or attending an extended day program
Make arrangements to have your child picked up within 30 minutes of the end of a school-sponsored activity such as extended
day, music practice, sporting events, dances, etc.
Each family will be required to fulfill a minimum of 30 credits of service (15 credits per semester)
Any family member can help contribute to the accrual of points through their service
Credits are assessed to activities based on the level of involvement and the direct relationship to student support
Statements of current credit status will be distributed twice a year in December and May
ASU Prep sends a weekly email newsletter. If you would like to receive one for your school, please sign up in our front office.
Fundraising
Participating in any and all fundraising activities and the payment of extra-curricular activity fees are not required to have your child
enrolled at ASU Preparatory Academy.
Menu Options
The menu below does not include an all-inclusive list of family options. If you have additional ways to offer your services, please
see our School and Family Liaison.
All Families
Participate in the
Individualized
Learning Plan (ILP)
Conferences
Attend Summative
Presentations
Families
Helping
Families
Families
Helping
Students
Families
Helping Staff
Families
Helping
School-wide
Lead/Participate in
Parent Workshops
Ensure Perfect
Attendance
Provide Translation
Services
Complete School
Surveys
Graduate from
American Dream
Academy
Participate in Focus
Groups
Coordinate Parent
Involvement Program
Participate in a
Parent Club
Provide Translation
Services
Cover Morning/
Afternoon Drop-Off
Duty
Cover Lunch Duty
Sponsor/Co- sponsor
a Student Club
Serve as an
In-Class Aide
Coordinate a
Field Trip
Attend an ASU
Outreach Event
Chaperone a
Field Trip
Coordinate/Staff a
Fundraising Event
Volunteer in the
Bookstore
Volunteer in the
Media Center
Act as a Site Tour
Guide
Volunteer at a
Sporting Event
Act as an Extended
Day Staff Member
Participate in a
School Committee
Act as a Welcome
Day Participant
Volunteer at a School
Concert, Play, or
other event
Donate Approved
Items or Supplies for
Specific Events
Contribute to the
schools Tax Credit
Donation Campaign
Academics
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is an integral part of Being Smart at ASU Prep. This means that work submitted as ones own work truly is ones
own. Submitting work that is not ones own is academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes cheating and plagiarism.
PowerSchool
PowerSchool is the system ASU Preparatory Academy uses to manage student information. Parents have access to the attendance,
grading and contact information. Parent login information will be provided at the start of each school year.
Summative
Each quarter students will work together to create a project/product which showcases the learning achieved during the quarter. At
the end of the quarter, students and families gather together in the evening for a display of the work accomplished. These events,
called summatives, are times for celebration of work completed and goals mastered.
Grade
Description
Grade Points
Percent
A+
97 - 100
Mastery of Standards
90 - 96
Meets Standards
80 - 89
70 - 79
60 - 69
0 - 59
Course Syllabi
Teachers will submit a copy of the syllabus to the principal to review for assurance of congruence with school grading policies. Each
teacher will prepare and distribute to all students in his/her classes an administrator-approved planned course syllabus which will
contain all of the components listed in the sample format. Students in grades nine through 12 will receive a syllabus for each class.
In addition to helping the student better understand the scope and sequence of each class, it will help prepare the student for
working with syllabi at the university level.
Sample Format
ASU Preparatory Academy
Course Syllabus
Teacher Course Title
No. of Credits
Grade Level(s)
1. Course Description: A brief summary of the course expectations and content. Cambridge courses must align with the Cambridge
curriculum.
2. Materials Required: A list of the books and materials required for the course.
3. Grading System: Information on how student performance will be counted towards his/her grade. Information given here should
include: the grading scale, the relative value of test grades, homework, class participation, etc.
4. Make-up Policy: Information on adherence to deadlines; and how a student may make up work missed as a result of absence.
5. Attendance: The school policy regarding school absences shall be incorporated into this section.
6. Parent/Guardian and a line for both parents/guardians and student signature.
Homework
Homework is an important part of the students experience as it helps reinforce content that is covered in the classroom. Due to the
important nature of homework, ensuring that your child completes his/her homework and providing an appropriate place for him/
her to complete homework is an integral part of the Family Engagement Program. In addition to reading 20 to 30 minutes each
night, every student should expect to complete approximately 10 minutes of homework per grade level. For example, a second grader
would have approximately 20 minutes of homework and a fifth grader would have approximately 50 minutes of nightly homework. In
addition, high school students may have homework on weekends and over school breaks.
ECAP
Students in grades nine through 12 will be given an eight-year academic planning guide which will be reviewed annually with their
academic counselor and quarterly with the students Capstone teacher.
Special Education
ASU Preparatory Academy provides Special Education in accordance with all federal and state regulations and guidelines. While it
is our belief that most Special Education needs can be met by the inclusion of the student in the regular classroom, students will be
provided small group or one-on-one instruction as indicated in the students Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Teacher Credentials
Emergency Drills
Emergency drills are held monthly to teach students the safest, quickest, route to exit from school buildings. A fire evacuation plan
is posted in each room. Students and Staff should study the plan and become familiar with it. It is important for students to follow
teachers instructions quickly and quietly whenever such an emergency situation exists. When the first alarm sounds, students will
immediately leave the room in an orderly fashion as outlined by the teacher. Since safety in an evacuation is of utmost concern, no
one will be allowed to run. Students are not permitted to talk during a fire drill and are to remain at least 150 feet away from the
building. No one is to return to the building until instructed by administration.
Classroom Discipline Plan Each classroom will have posted rules and expectations for behavior, consequences, violations and
rewards. Teachers will send home their classroom discipline plan for parents to read, sign and return.
Discipline Office Referrals Students who are referred for office discipline will always be asked to explain what happened so
that the student may present any information regarding the incident.
Disciplinary Action Chart This chart reflects the minimum and maximum action for first offense and repeated offenses. Please
note that there are a variety of actions that may be taken between the minimum and maximum that are not reflected in the chart.
Some examples of other actions include: loss of privileges, detention, community service, parent(s) contact/phone call home, etc.
Based on the violation, suspension can be in school or out of school.
Due Process
Students have rights and the responsibility to respect the rights and property of others. If a student fails to fulfill responsibilities
regarding conduct, disciplinary action will follow. Each student is entitled to due process. This means that the student must be
informed of the allegations and have an opportunity to respond.
Display of Affection
In order to keep the focus on education and to be a good representation of our school, there should be no display of affection on
school property or at school events. Local administration will be responsible for further defining and for enforcing this guideline.
Vandalism
Students who deliberately and wrongfully damage or deface school property will be required to pay for the damage and are subject to
disciplinary action, which could include a police referral. Parents/guardians of these students will bear the ultimate responsibility for
these payments.
Personal Property
Student cubbies, desks, school textbooks, computers and library books are the property of ASU Preparatory Academy and
remain, at all times, under the control of the school. However, students are expected to assume full responsibility for the security
and safekeeping of their desks, books and other property and equipment. Inspections of cubbies, desks and computers may be
conducted by school authorities at any time without a search warrant or student consent.
Personal items that are not considered necessary for the students educational experience should be left at home, as the school
cannot assume responsibility for these items. ASU Preparatory Academy is not responsible for the safe keeping of your personal
items nor does the district assume responsibility for your lost or stolen property. Any personal item (I.e. cell phone, iPod, mp3, camera,
Game Boy, CD player, toys or dangerous items) which causes a disturbance or interferes with learning, should not be brought on
campus and may be taken from you and may or may not be returned. When there is reasonable suspicion to believe that personal
property has been missing or stolen or may be detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of others, a search may be conducted of a
students personal property including backpacks, cell phones and clothing pockets.
The use of school property after hours for skateboarding, rollerblading, bicycling or any other unsanctioned activity is prohibited.
**Note: Adapted from PESD Handbook.
Disciplinary Action
Definition of Disciplinary Action Chart
This chart reflects the minimum and maximum action for first and repeated offenses. Please note that there are a variety of actions
that may be taken between the minimum and maximum range that are not reflected in the chart. Some examples of other actions
include; loss of privileges, detention, community service, parent(s) contact/phone call home, etc.
The school administrator determines the action for any violation. The range of actions provide the administrators with the flexibility
to administer disciplinary actions that are appropriate for the developmental level and/or age of the child and the severity of the
violation. It is possible to accrue multiple violations in a given incident. Multiple violations may result in a more severe consequence
and disciplinary action.
Suspension can be either in school or out of school based on the violation.
Violation
Range
Action To Be Taken
Offense Level
First Occurrence
Minimum
Conference
Detention
Maximum
Detention
Minimum
Conference
Maximum
Expulsion
Arson of a Structure or
Property*
Minimum
Maximum
Expulsion
Expulsion
Minimum
Maximum
Expulsion
Expulsion
Minimum
Maximum
Expulsion
Expulsion
Minimum
Maximum
Expulsion
Expulsion
Minimum
Maximum
Expulsion
Expulsion
Minimum
Burglary/Breaking and
Entering (2nd and 3rd Degree)* Maximum
Expulsion
Expulsion
Minimum
Maximum
Expulsion
Expulsion
Minimum
Conference
Detention
Maximum
Minimum
Conference
Detention
Maximum
Minimum
Parent Conference
Detention
Maximum
Minimum
Conference
Detention
Maximum
Minimum
Conference
Detention
Maximum
Minimum
Conference
Detention
Maximum
Minimum
Parent Conference
Detention
Maximum
Detention
Minimum
Parent Conference
Detention
Maximum
Expulsion
Expulsion
Drug Providing/Sale
(Indicate Prescription or Illicit)
Minimum
Maximum
Expulsion
Minimum
Parent Conference
Maximum
Expulsion
Expulsion
Minimum
Parent Conference
Maximum
Expulsion
Electronic Devices
(Improper Use)
Minimum
Conference
Detention
Maximum
Detention
Minimum
Parent Conference
Maximum
Expulsion
Minimum
Parent Conference
Maximum
Expulsion
Expulsion
Assault*
Assault- Aggravated**
Bullying*
Drug Paraphernalia
Endangerment*
Extortion*
*Reported to ADE
2
3 or 4
4
4
4
4
3 or 4
3 or 4
4
3
2
2
2
2
1 or 2
1 or 2
3 or 4
4
4
3 or 4
2
4
4
Violation
Fighting*
Fire Alarm Misuse**
Forgery
Gambling
Gang/Negative Group
Affiliation
Graffiti or Tagging
Harassment, Nonsexual*
Harassment, Sexual*
Harassment, Sexual with
Contact*
Hate/Bias Related Incidents
Hazing
Indecent Exposure or Public
Sexual Indecency
Language, Inappropriate
Leaving School Grounds
without Permission
Lying
Plagiarism
Pornography
Profanity/ Verbal Abuse
Public Display of Affection
Recklessness
Robbery*
Robbery, Armed**
Range
Action To Be Taken
Offense Level
First Occurrence
Minimum
Parent Conference
Detention
Maximum
Expulsion
Minimum
Parent Conference
Maximum
Expulsion
Minimum
Parent Conference
Detention
Maximum
Minimum
Conference
Detention
Maximum
Minimum
Parent Conference
Detention
Maximum
Expulsion
Minimum
Parent Conference
Detention
Maximum
Minimum
Parent Conference
Detention
Maximum
Expulsion
Minimum
Parent Conference
Detention
Maximum
Expulsion
Minimum
Parent Conference
Detention
Maximum
Expulsion
Minimum
Parent Conference
Detention
Maximum
Expulsion
Minimum
Parent Conference
Detention
Maximum
Expulsion
Minimum
Parent Conference
Maximum
Expulsion
Minimum
Conference
Detention
Maximum
Detention
Minimum
Parent Conference
Detention
Maximum
Minimum
Conference
Parent Conference
Maximum
Detention
Minimum
Conference
Detention
Maximum
Minimum
Parent Conference
Detention
Maximum
Minimum
Conference
Parent Conference
Maximum
Minimum
Conference
Detention
Maximum
Detention
Minimum
Conference
Detention
Maximum
Minimum
Parent Conference
Maximum
Expulsion
Minimum
Parent Conference
Maximum
Expulsion
Expulsion
*Reported to ADE
**Mandated to report to local law enforcement, also ADE
4
3 or 4
3
3
3
3
3 or 4
3 or 4
3 or 4
3 or 4
2
3 or 4
1 or 2
2
2
3
3
2
1 or 2
1 or 2
3 or 4
4
Violation
Range
Action To Be Taken
Offense Level
First Occurrence
Minimum
Conference
Parent Conference
Maximum
Detention
Minimum
Parent Conference
Maximum
Expulsion
Minimum
Conference
Parent Conference
Maximum
Detention
Loss of Credit
Minimum
Conference
Parent Conference
Maximum
Technology- Network
Infraction
Minimum
Conference
Parent Conference
Maximum
Minimum
Conference
Parent Conference
Maximum
Minimum
Restitution
Restitution
Maximum
Expulsion
Minimum
Maximum
Expulsion
Expulsion
Minimum
Maximum
Expulsion
Expulsion
Minimum
Parent Conference
Detention
Maximum
Expulsion
Minimum
Conference
Parent Conference
Maximum
Minimum
Conference
Detention
Maximum
Minimum
Parent Conference
Detention
Maximum
Detention
Loss of Credit
Minimum
Parent Notification
Parent Notification
Maximum
Parent Conference
Citation
Vandalism of Personal
Property*
Minimum
Parent Conference
Detention
Maximum
Vandalism of School
Property*
Minimum
Parent Conference
Detention
Maximum
Expulsion
Minimum
Conference
Detention
Maximum
Minimum
Maximum
Expulsion
Expulsion
Weapons- Firearms**
See Violation Definition
Minimum
Maximum
Expulsion
Expulsion
Minimum
Parent Conference
Detention
Maximum
Minimum
Detention
Maximum
Expulsion
Theft
Threat, Bomb**
Threat, Chemical or
Biological**
Threat or Intimidation
Tobacco Violation*
Trespassing
Truancy
Unexcused Absence
Verbal Provocation
Weapons- Other**
1
2 or 3
2 or 3
2 or 3
2 or 4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
3 or 4
2
4
4
3
4
*Reported to ADE
**Mandated to report to local law enforcement, also ADE
Acting out
Bike safety
Tardiness
Consequences:
Verbal apology
Problem solving
Letter of apology
Detention
Repeated and/or serious violations will result in referral for major offenses.
Level II
Most level two offenses will be handled in the office by the principal/designee.
Offenses:
Hazing/initiation
Disrespect/defiance of authority
Petitions
Gambling
Repeated and/or serious violations will result in referral for major offenses.
Consequences:
Problem solving
Time-out
Letter of apology
Detention
Level III
Level three offenses will be handled in office by the principal/designee.
Offenses:
Destruction/defacement of property
Extortion
Sexual misconduct
Theft
Bus misconduct
Repeated and/or serious violations will result in referral for major offenses.
Consequences:
The first violation of any of the offenses listed in Level III may result in suspension. Demonstration of participation in and completion
of counseling for the student or student and parent may be required prior to re-admittance to school.
The second violation of Level III offenses may result in an automatic recommendation by the principal to the school board for
expulsion from ASU Preparatory Academies. The school board will conduct a formal hearing to determine if the student will
be expelled.
Letter of apology
Level IV
Level IV offenses will be handled in office by the principal and/or school director.
Offenses:
Sexual assault*
Arson/reckless burning*
Threatening to cause physical injury to an employee of ASU Preparatory Academies and/or ASU
or to a person attending ASU Preparatory Academies
Threatening to cause damage to ASU Preparatory Academies and/or ASU, the property of ASU
Preparatory Academies and/or ASU, the property of an ASU Preparatory Academies and/or ASU employee or the property of
any person attending ASU Preparatory Academies and/or ASU*
Repeated and/or serious violations will result in referral for major offenses.
Consequences:
The first violation of the offenses in Level IV will result in automatic recommendation by the principal to the School Board for
expulsion from ASU Preparatory Academies. A formal hearing will be conducted by the School Board to determine if the student
will be expelled.
Letter of apology
All of the offenses marked with an asterisk (*) violate ARS 13-3620 and Charter policy and will be
reported to the proper authorities.
The right to inspect and review the students education records within forty-five (45) dates of the day the school administrator receives
a written request for access.
The right to request the amendment of the students education records that the parent or eligible student believes is inaccurate or
misleading. Parents/guardians should write to the school administrator, clearly identifying the part of the record they want changed,
and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading.
The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the students education records, except to the
extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception that permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to the
school officials with legitimate educational interests to review educational records in order to fulfill
professional responsibility.
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Extra-Curricular Activities
Polytechnic Athletics
ASU Preparatory Academy will participate in the Canyon Athletic Association (CAA). More information about the Canyon Athletic
Association is available at azcaa.com.
Sports Offerings
High School (grades 9-12)
Boys Soccer
Flag Football
Girls Volleyball
Girls Volleyball
Cross Country
Cross Country
Boys Basketball
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Girls Basketball
Cheer
Cheer
Wrestling
Wrestling
Golf
Golf
Co-ed Soccer
Co-ed Soccer
Baseball
Baseball
Softball
Softball
No Pass/No Play
State Board of Education Rule R7-208 as mandated by the Arizona State Legislature requires that each school district must have in
place a No Pass/No Play policy. Athletics, speech, theatre, music, spiritline, and ROTC are all defined as extracurricular activities that
fall under the No Pass/No Play policy.
All requirements for Polytechnic Athletics may be found at asuprepathletics.com.
Phoenix Athletics
ASU Preparatory Academy is a member of the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) for all high school sports and is a member of
the Valley Athletic Conference for all junior high sports. We will offer the following sports for the 2014-2015 school year:
High School:
Junior High:
Tackle Football
Flag Football
Girls Volleyball
Girls Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Cross Country
Badminton
Boys Basketball
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Girls Basketball
Soccer
Soccer
Softball
Softball
Baseball
Baseball
The following steps are mandatory and must be completed before a student is eligible to tryout, practice and compete in any sport:
1. Undergo a physical exam and complete and submit the approved Physical Examination Form which can be obtained in the
ASU Prep front office.
2. Complete the online Concussion Course offered by the AIA and submit the Certificate of Completion to the athletic director.
3. A signed parent/legal guardian consent form must be submitted to the athletic director.
4. A copy of the students birth certificate must be on file with the schools registrar.
In addition to the above requirements, all students must maintain good academic and behavior under the ASU Preparatory Academy
eligibility rules in order to tryout, practice or compete.
Social Activities
ASU Preparatory Academy will support developmentally appropriate social activities. Student Council will be involved in planning, with
approval by administration.
Student Government
Students will be an integral part of planning, service events and the decision-making process of ASU Preparatory Academy. One of
the ways students can become involved in the process is through student government. The process and timing of electing officials
will be determined and announced by the local school administration. There will be a separate Student Council for Kindergarten
through eighth grade and grades nine through twelve.
Form Agreements
Receipt for Student Attendance and Discipline Procedures
Student attendance and their actions at school impact their learning. It is important for the entire family to understand the
attendance policy and the discipline procedures at ASU Preparatory Academy.
See page 13 for the description of the attendance policy and the discipline procedure.
If a students behavior requires immediate removal from the classroom or school, the student may be picked up, taken home or taken
to the parents/guardians place of employment.
As a student at Arizona State University Preparatory Academy, I agree to follow the safety rules listed below while on my way to
school, at school, and from school.
I agree to:
Use the office phone to call my parents/guardians if I am not going directly home
Be respectful of my community
Follow the above expectations and I understand that my extended day or activity privileges will be revoked for a violation of this
safety agreement.
Your student may be interviewed, recorded, videotaped, or photographed by the media or school staff for a story in the newspaper,
Internet, radio, or television. These media requests must be approved by school administration which will assure the best interests of
your child and that their safety and rights are upheld. We will be cautious with our practices regarding this issue.
Parents who want their child(ren) EXCLUDED from these activities, must opt out on the ASU Preparatory signature form.
Due to the partnerships and affiliations ASU Preparatory Academy has, there will be times when students will be asked to
complete surveys and have the data analyzed and evaluated. The privacy and confidentiality of our students is important; therefore,
every opportunity to provide anonymity for each student will be taken.
Whenever appropriate, all stakeholders will be provided with additional pertinent information regarding the participation
in the research.
Use the computer technology to support personal education objectives consistent with the goals and mission of the school.
Agree not to submit, publish, display or retrieve any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, threatening, offensive, or
illegal materials.
Agree not to use the computer to disrupt the use of technology for another user.
Understand that the inappropriate use of technology may result in cancellation of permission to use the technology and possible
disciplinary action may occur.
ASU Preparatory Academies provide technology resources in its learning environment to support student success. It is common for
students to have responsibility for appropriately using technology items such as laptop computers and tablets during the school day.
Student use of school technology is subject to the following conditions:
1. Students may only access their tablet/computer or network by using the assigned network account/password.
2. Students are responsible for their behavior and communication on the computer/tablet/network. Students may not use the
network or school property to engage in transmission, receiving or possession of obscene materials or pornography of any kind.
Students may not send or receive emails that contain inappropriate or obscene comments, suggestions, or language.
3. Students may not intentionally seek information or modify files, data, or passwords belonging
to other users, or misrepresent other users on the computer/iPad/network.
4. Students may not use the network or school property to engage in illegal activities such as
software pirating, peer to peer file sharing (ex: FrostWire, Bit Torrents, etc.) and/or intellectual property violations (ex: music, videos,
books, television shows, movies, etc. which are under copyright). Only public domain software may be installed on school property
with the consent of the school Director and IT Director.
5. All communications accessible on the Internet should be assumed to be private property (ex:
copy written or trademarked). All copyright issues regarding software, information, and authorship must be respected. Rules
against cheating and plagiarism will be enforced.
6. Students may not use the network or school property to engage in hacking. Malicious use of
the network or school property to develop programs or infiltrate a computer or computer system and /or damage the software
components of a computing system is prohibited. Students may not use the network or school property to disrupt its use by others.
7. Students may not bypass or attempt to bypass the ASU Preparatory Academys technology
protection measures. Students must immediately notify the teacher, the principal, or the director of technology if they identify
a possible security problem. Students should not go looking for security problems because this may be construed as an unlawful
attempt to gain access.
8. Transmission of any material in violation of any state, federal law, or school policy is prohibited.
9. Any use of the network or school property for commercial purposes is prohibited.
10. Use of the network or school property to engage in cyber bullying is prohibited. Cyber bullying
involves the use of information and communication technologies to support deliberate, repeated, and hostile behavior by an
individual or group that is intended to harm others.
11. Privacy in communications over the Internet and the school network is not guaranteed. In order
to verify compliance with this rule, the school reserves the right to inspect any directories, files, and/or messages residing on or
sent using the school network or property.
12. Students and parents will indemnify and hold the ASU Preparatory Academy harmless from any
financial losses or legal ramification sustained due to misuse of the network or school property by the students.
13. Use of non-educational games, videos, movies, or games/videos/movies not assigned by a teacher while
on the network or using school property is prohibited.
14. When using the network or school computers students must follow the directions of school
teachers/staff and adhere to school policies.
Notes
Notes
As the parent/guardian of this student, I have read the Internet Acceptable Use Policy and Safety Agreement, and have discussed them with my
child. I understand that student access to the Internet is designed for educational purposes and that ASU Preparatory Academy has taken available
precautions to restrict and/or control student access to material on the Internet that is obscene, objectionable, inappropriate and/or harmful to
minors. However, I recognize that it is impossible for ASU Preparatory Academy to restrict access to all objectionable and/or controversial materials
that may be found on the Internet.
Student Discipline
The discipline procedure in the ASU Preparatory Academy Handbook addresses serious and major offenses such as theft, vandalism of school
or personal property, improper use of electronic devices, and any other violation of the school discipline policy that can apply to school technology.
Depending on the seriousness of the offense students may lose technology privileges as well as being held for detention, suspension or even (in
extreme cases) expulsion.
I have read and fully understand the above Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Safety Agreement and do hereby agree to the terms and
conditions of use.
Student Name (Print)
Parent/Guardian Name (Print)
Parent Email Address
Student Signature
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
Parent Telephone Number
I have read the Use of Technology Resources in Instruction and Community Involvement Electronic Information User Services as outlined on
page 33 and agree to abide by the terms. I understand that any violations may result in disciplinary action and the revocation of my use, and
when applicable, law enforcement involvement.
I have read the Student Surveys, Research Studies and Evaluation on page 33. I give my child(ren) permission to participate in student surveys,
research studies and other related activities that have been approved by administration.
I read the Directory information statement and I do NOT want my childs name or photo used in these publications as outlined on page 32.
I would like my child(ren) to be excluded from any District News and Media activities as outlined on page 32.
Parent/Guardian Signature
Student Signature
Address
Telephone Number
Address
Telephone Number
Date
Date
Honor and value families, what you bring to the school, and your opinions
Send students to school well-rested, well-fed and prepared for the school day
Do your best
Communicate respectfully with teachers and fellow students. Represent your school well, demonstrating good character
Be responsible for your own actions and the consequences of those actions
Show consideration and respect to fellow students, parents, community members, school staff members and school property
Display physical and verbal self-control by using problem solving methods for addressing concerns.
Student Name (Print)
Parent/Guardian Name (Print)
Techer Name (Print)
Student Signature
Parent/Guardian Signature
Teacher Signature
Notes