Northdale Superintendent’s

Academy

Student/Parent Handbook

2016 - 2017

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Northdale Superintendent’s Academy Handbook

East Baton Rouge Parish School System Rights & Responsibilities Handbook

Northdale Superintendent’s Academy Parental Involvement Policy

East Baton Rouge Parish Internet & Network Usage Policy The COMPACT for Student Success

A Parent/Student/School/Teacher Agreement

The School Expectations

Bus Rules for privileges granted when riding EBRPSS Transportation Media Release

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___________________________ ______________Student Signature Date

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Northdale Superintendent’s Academy2016-2017 Administration and Faculty Roster

ADMINISTRATIONMrs. Claudia Battley, PrincipalMrs. Stephanie Dixon, Assistant PrincipalMr. Darryl Wright, Administrative Dean

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENTMs. Kennetia CoversonMr. Andreas GbolooMrs. Shirley RobertsonMrs. Gail White

EXECUTIVE SECRETARYMrs. Alice Francois

SCIENCE DEPARTMENTMrs. Kalaivani M. FranklinMr. Jonathan MattearMrs. Gloria Quisido

SCHOOL COUNSELORMrs. Shari Poydras

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENTMr. Heath BoddieMrs. Kristie ChauvinMr. Darryl Powell

LIBRARIANMrs. Melinda Robinson

ESS DEPARTMENTMr. Kenneth DangerfieldpMrs. Joyce HawkinsMrs. Ayanna Williams

TOR MODERATORMrs. Brenda Evans

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENTLuzviminda Bayan

ENGLISH DEPARTMENTMrs. Jamie HarrisMrs. Tonia MartinMrs. Barbara SampsonMrs. Susan Titone

ELECTIVES DEPARTMENTMrs. Shante’ FosterMrs. Andrea GriffinMs. Shirnell JacksonMrs. Susan SnowbargerMr. Kirby Denson

Mission:To provide a quality educational program for non-traditional learners

Northdale Superintendent’s AcademyStudent/Parent Handbook

Table of Content

1 Welcome to Northdale Superintendent’s Academy2-3 2015-2016 School Year Calendar

4 Bell Schedule 5 Student Code of Conduct 6 Arrival and Departure 6 Emergency Dismissal

6-10 Uniform Regulations 10-12 Discipline 12-14 School Attendance 14 Hall Passes 14-15 Textbooks 15 School Supplies 15 Grading Scale 15 Counseling Department 16 Senior Information 17 Graduation Requirements 18 Course Choice 18 Library-Media Center 18-21 EBRP Internet & Network Usage Policy 21 Cafeteria 21 Medication 22 Emergency Information Cards 22 Assembly Procedure 22 Field Trips 22-23 Visitor Policy 23 Student Parking 23 School Bus Policy 24-27 NSA Parental Involvement Policy 28 NSA Compact for Student Success 29 Media Consent Form

Northdale Superintendent’s Academy10755 Cletus Drive

Baton Rouge, LA. 70815Telephone: (225) 272-2036

FAX (225) 273-2125

Dear Students:

Welcome to Northdale Superintendent’s Academy. The entire staff is here to support you as you set and attain your goals.

This handbook provides information that is necessary to gain an understanding of the daily operations of the school. It is essential that all students become familiar with the content of this handbook. It is required that students share this information with their parents/guardians. Students and parents should also refer to the East Baton Rouge Parish Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for detailed information about district expectations.

The goal of Northdale Superintendent’s Academy is to inspire and challenge every student to learn, grow, and accomplish academic, social, and vocational goals. To reach this goal and maximize educational opportunities for all students requires a cooperative effort on the part of the students, teachers, administrators, parents and community. We encourage you to become actively involved in your studies and extra-curricular activities. Please know that the entire NSA staff wishes you a very successful school year.

NSA Administration and Staff

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EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM CALENDAR2016-2017

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EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM CALENDAR2016-2017

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Northdale Academy Bell Schedule 2016-2017

6:50 – 7:05 Breakfast (15 min)7:05 – 7:08 Transition (3 min)7:08 – 7:45 1st Period Class (37 min)7:45 – 7:48 Transition (3 min)7:48 – 9:18 2nd Period Class (90 min)9:18 – 9:21 Transition (3 min)9:21 – 10:51 3rd Period Class (90 min)

10:51 – 10:54 Transition (3 min) 10:54 – 12:57 4th Period Class and Lunch (123 min)

Lunch Shift A Lunch Shift B 10:54 – 11:04 Class (10 min) 10:54 – 11:40 Class (46 min) 11:04 – 11:34 Lunch (30 min) 11:40 – 12:10 Lunch (30 min) 11:34 – 11:37 Transition (3 min) 12:10 – 12:13 Transition (3 min) 11:37 – 12:57 Class (80 min) 12:13 – 12:57 Class (44 min)

12:57 – 1:00 Transition (3 min) 1:00 – 2:30 5th Period Class (90 min)

2:30 Student Dismissal

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Northdale Superintendent’s AcademyStudent Code of Conduct

Students enrolled at Northdale Superintendent’s Academy are expected to display appropriate conduct that includes the following:

Punctuality and regular attendance.

Respect for school and classroom rules, property and the possessions of others.

Respect the rights of others to learn, and the teacher to teach.

Be willing to assist others in need and to ask for assistance when it is needed.

Actively participate in classroom and school activities.

Have the desire and willingness to complete all course requirements.

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ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

1. Students MAY NOT ENTER the campus prior to 6:50 a.m. and MAY NOT ENTER classrooms before 7:05 a.m. unless directed to do so by an administrator.

2. Students that eat breakfast at school must report to the cafeteria immediately upon arrival.

3. Students must remain in the courtyard area until class time. During inclement weather (cold and/or rainy days), students will go directly to the auditorium or to the cafeteria (if eating breakfast). Students must report to the auditorium immediately following breakfast on inclement weather days.

4. When the bell sounds at the end of the day all students must depart the campus. School bus riders will report immediately to the bus loading area. Chauffeured students must wait to be picked up in the front of the school. Student drivers and walkers must depart the campus immediately.

5. Students involved in after-school activities must have approval from an administrator to remain on the campus.

6. Students must complete a vehicles registration form and receive a parking pass to be able to park on campus. Students must park in the areas designated for student parking.

EMERGENCY DISMISSAL

Parents/guardians should develop a plan to retrieve students if school is unexpectedly dismissed due to an emergency. Such dismissals will be announced through the district telephone system and local media. Regular school bus route service will be provided by the school district for students that are transported daily.

DRESS, GROOMING, AND UNIFORM REGULATIONS

Students are expected to come in complete uniform on the first day of school.

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SHIRT

The shirt must be a plain white, black or gold, three-button, short sleeve or long sleeve polo style uniform shirt. Shirts with the official NSA logo may be purchased from Fashion Era.

Shirts should not be excessively worn, faded, or frayed and should not have holes, rips, or cuts.

Shirts must be tucked into the pants and must be long enough to stay tucked when the arms are raised over the head.

Tee shirts worn under the uniform shirt must be white.PANTS

Uniform slacks will be khaki. The dark chocolate brown and dark green khaki pants are not acceptable.

Pants must have belt loops and be worn at the natural waistline with a belt. Belts must be solid black or brown with a buckle no larger than approximately 2 inches in length. Belts must be visible.

Slacks may not be rolled at the waist or ankle, nor may they be gathered by elastic at the waist or ankle. Pants must have a hem. No frayed hems on slacks will be allowed.

Tight-fitting pants or excessively loose-fitting pants are unacceptable.

“Cargo” style pants, cut-offs, jeans, bike shorts, legging, jeggings and sweatpants are not acceptable. Flared or bell-bottom

pants are not acceptable.

FOOTWEAR

Shoes with closed toe and closed heel are required. Sneakers

must be solid black, white, gold, gray or a combination of these three colors. Black or brown loafers and oxfords are acceptable.

Sneakers and oxfords must be tied. 7

Socks must be worn with sneakers and shoes. Socks must be solid white, black, or gold.

Sandals, flip-flops, house shoes, slippers, and similar types of shoes are not acceptable. Shoes with excessively high heels or excessively raised shoes are not permitted for safety reasons. Loose shoe laces or loose straps on shoes are prohibited.

ID CARDS

The current school year ID must be worn whenever a student is on campus. Students are responsible for the replacement of a lost or damaged ID.

The ID must be worn on the upper body (front torso) around the neck on a lanyard with the student information visible at all times.

The ID card fee is $5.00.

BACK PACKS/BOOK SACKS

Only CLEAR or MESH book sacks/back packs are allowed on campus. No exceptions.

OUTERWEAR—JACKETS

Only plain (no writing or logo) black, gold, gray or white hoodless sweatshirts or jackets may be worn over the uniform shirt

during cold weather. Hoods cannot be worn on campus or on buses. The uniform shirt collar must be visible.

Large logos on sweatshirts, jackets, or coats are not acceptable. Denim jackets or jackets with excessive fur or trim are

prohibited. Coats or jackets may not exceed mid-thigh length.

Caps, hats or head coverings may be worn during the cold weather season, but must be removed when inside of the buildings.

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ACCESSORIES

Wallet chains, chokers, large chains, name plates are prohibited.

Only female students are allowed to wear earrings. Earrings must not be larger than a quarter. Hoop earrings are prohibited. Male students are not allowed to wear earrings of any kind.

Mouth grills or any other removable mouth jewelry, body piercing jewelry in eyebrow, tongue, nose, heavily stretched ear loops, etc. are prohibited. Band-Aids covering any one of the above are also prohibited.

Scarves, bandanas, headbands, head wraps, hats/caps, hair nets, rollers, curlers, hair picks, and hair rakes are prohibited.

Natural hair, extensions, or braids that have been dyed an unnatural color (ex. Burgundy, blond, purple, pink, blue, red,

green, orange, etc.) and hair styles that are a distraction to the learning environment are prohibited.

Sunglasses are not to be worn on school grounds, unless accompanied by a doctor’s order, which must be presented to the administration for approval.

Pictures or writing on book sacks, gym bags, sweatshirts, jackets, etc. of an offensive, derogatory or obscene nature is

prohibited (e.g. alcohol, tobacco, drugs, weapons, profanity, etc.).

Student ID must be worn on the front torso daily and visible at all times around the neck on a lanyard. If a sweatshirt or jacket is worn, the ID still must be visible on the front of the outer garment.

NOTE: Students whose grooming or clothing is inappropriate in the opinion of an administrator will be sent to TOR and allowed to call home to make the proper adjustments. No student will be allowed to leave campus to correct a dress code violation.

Refer to East Baton Rouge Parish Student Rights and Responsibilities

9Handbook and Discipline Policy for Uniform Disciplinary Procedures. Students violating set dress and grooming policies may also be subject to further disciplinary action.

Regular school dress policies may be outlined and modified for special events at the discretion of the Administration.

DRESS CODE DISCIPLINE

Students are expected to adhere to the dress code policy. The following disciplinary action accompanies violation of the school’s dress code policy:

1st Offense: Administrator Conference2nd Offense: In-School Suspension3rd Offense: Parent Conference/Suspension

DISCIPLINE POLICY

Northdale Superintendent’s Academy students are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly, courteous manner at all times. Disruptive acts of any nature will not be tolerated. The following are considered major offenses and will result in suspension or expulsion:

Stealing Cheating Drugs or alcohol Smoking Weapons Gambling Gang activity Use or display of profane or obscene language Disrespect for authority Harassment of other students/bullying Fighting or provoking a fight Threatening comments of behavior Refusal of TOR services Disruptive behavior

10 Cutting class or leaving campus without permission Selling items or food on campus Damaging or destroying school property Any other major offenses listed in the East Baton Rouge Parish Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook

Students who receive out of school suspension must receive approval from the administration to participate in or attend school events.

Cell Phones and Electronic Devices

The use of cell phones and electronic devices is prohibited and these items should not be visible while on campus. Students may not use, operate, or activate any electronic telecommunication device (this includes sending and/or receiving text messages, talking, sending and/or receiving pictures/graphics) during the while on campus. The unauthorized use of a cell phone or electronic device will result in confiscation. Failure to release the device for confiscation will result in suspension.

Parents/student contact must be conducted during the school day using the telephone in the main office (272-2036).

Cell Phone/Electronic Device Due Process Procedures (Please refer to EBRP Section 12, Discipline Summary, p. 17)

1st Offense: Confiscate cell phone or device, Notify parents to pick up device2nd Offense: Confiscate cell phone or device, device will be held by principal until close of the school year3rd and succeeding Offenses: Confiscate cell phone or device, Suspension or Recommended expulsion

Time Out Room (TOR)

The Time Out Room (TOR) is established to protect the instructional environment by providing for the removal of students whose disruptive behavior prevents the classroom teacher from teaching effectively.

Time Out Room (TOR) is an alternative to suspension whereby a student who has committed a minor infraction at school will be able to remain in school and be given an opportunity to modify his/her behavior through

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The assignment of a student to the Time Out Room is under the authority of the administration. The procedure for referral to the Time Out room is consistent with the policies adopted by the East Baton Rouge School Board in accordance with the policies outlined in the Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and Discipline Policy. Assignment to the Time Out Room is both punitive and reformative.

Discipline Center

Depending on the infraction/or circumstances, an administrator willdetermine if a student is assigned to a discipline center. The length of theassignment will be determined by the administrator or designee.

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Students missing more than five days during a semester will not earn credit for the courses in which he/she is enrolled.

Students may be excused from school for the reasons listed below, or other extenuating circumstances approved by the Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance:

Personal Illness Religious Holiday Death in family Serious Illness in family Unnatural occurrence: Flood, Fire, etc.

Absences

Upon returning to school following an absence, students must bring a written excuse signed by a parent or guardian stating the reason for absence, dates of absence and submit to the Attendance Officer prior to 1st period class. Students must make plans with their teachers to complete all make up work. Students have three (3) days after returning to school to submit an excuse from parent or physician. In all cases, it is not acceptable in any circumstances from parent or doctor. In all cases, it is not acceptable in any circumstances for a student to forge an excuse. The office will contact the parent to verify the absence.

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Extended Absence

If it is necessary for the student to be absent for an extended period of time, the student must present a note to the administration one week prior to the absence. The request must include the reason for absence, dates of absence, parent or guardian’s signature, and a telephone number for verification. Once approved, the student will take the request to his or her teachers for their signatures. The request should be returned to the main office immediately after all teacher signatures have been obtained.

Check-in Procedure

All students who arrive after 7:10 A.M. must check in through the office. All students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when checking in after the start of school. Parents/guardian must sign students in. Students who are not accompanied by an adult will be placed in TOR until an adult arrives to check them in. Reporting to class without checking in will result in disciplinary action.

Check-out Procedure

Check-out requests will be processed as needed for illness. We are requesting that parents encourage students to remain in school the entire day and discourage unnecessary checkouts. No checkouts before 9:00 A.M. and no

checkouts after 2:00 P.M., except for emergencies. When checking in or out, the roster in the main office must be signed.

A student who knows in advance that he/she will have to check-out of school early for a doctor’s appointment, parents or guardians going out of town, etc. may bring a note from home signed by his/her parent or guardian and submit it to the main office before school begins. The note must include the reason for the early check-out, requested time, and the parent or guardian’s signature with a contact number. Phone calls will not be accepted unless it is an emergency.

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Tardy Procedure

All students are expected to report to class on time. A student is tardy if he/she is not in class when the bell begins to ring. If tardy, a student is to report to class. The teacher will record an unexcused tardy for late students. An accumulation of three tardies will result in disciplinary action. If more than ten minutes late, a class cut will be recorded and further disciplinary action will take place. The following guidelines will be used to address tardies:

Tardy Due Process Procedures

1st – 3rd Offense: Record and warn 4th Offense: Administrator Conference/TOR 5th Offense: Parent Conference/SuspensionContinued tardies upon return will result in suspension.

HALL PASSES

A student may not leave a classroom to which he/she is assigned without the permission of the classroom teacher. Students should visit the restroom during break time and the lunch period. The teacher must provide a hall pass to any student authorized to leave the classroom for a valid reason.

A student who leaves a classroom without permission or who abuses the use of a pass by going to a destination other than that specified on the pass is subject to disciplinary action.

TEXTBOOKS

A class set of textbooks in core and elective courses will be available for students to use as references in each classroom. Students are responsible for the proper care of all textbooks during the class period. The librarian wills

Check-out textbooks to individual students upon request. Students will be charged for loss or damage to textbooks issued to them.

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SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Students are responsible for securing paper, notebooks, pencils, pen, etc., necessary to complete class work.

GRADING SCALE

The following grading scale is the official scale of East Baton Rouge Parish School System as reported in the Pupil Progression Handbook.

Range Letter Grade Grade Point Value 93 – 100 A 4 85 – 92 B 3 75 – 84 C 2 74 – 67 D 1 0 – 66 F 0

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

The Counseling Department handles registration, scheduling of classes, testing, and scheduling conferences.

To schedule an appointment with the School Counselor, a student must complete and submit an Appointment Request Form to the main office. The School Counselor will schedule the appointment and meet with the student in a timely manner. Parents can schedule a conference with administrators or teachers by phoning the Counseling Department (272-2036).

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SENIORS

If your schedule requires less than a full day of classes to complete

Carnegie Units, you must have transportation home and leave the campus immediately after your last class ends. Failure to do so will result in additional classes being assigned.

The Senior Class fee is $75.00. This is required to participate in graduation. The senior class is responsible for funding the graduation program and all senior activities. The fee may be paid at one time or split between two payment dates. Students who do not pay the fee by the advertised due date must pay a late fee of $25.00 in order to participate.

Senior must attend all meetings that are scheduled by the school counselor.

Parents/guardians of seniors must attend the fall and spring Senior Parent Workshop to receive and discuss information related to academic progress, graduation, and post high school planning.

It is very important that the student and parent work with the school to make sure the needed courses are scheduled and completed.

All school debts must be paid prior to graduation. Please take care of debts in a timely manner.

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Course Choice and Credit Recovery

Northdale Superintendent’s Academy offers Course Choice and Credit Recovery. Course Choice allows students to customize their learning path to higher education and 21st Century careers. Through the program, students can earn high school and college credit, obtain industry-based certifications and gain relevant, real-life work experience.

Credit Recovery provides an opportunity for students who have failed courses to recover credits. Students also have the option to enroll in new coursework. Students enrolled in the program will take online, core content classes in addition to other course content as determined by the district through a web-based instructional program.

LIBRARY-MEDIA CENTER

The school library is available during school hours. Students must have a valid school ID to check-out materials. Teachers may schedule whole class visits, schedule individual students, or students group visits. Students not accompanied by a teacher must have a library pass. Books may be checked-out for a two-week period. Computers with internet access are available for student use. Students are responsible for the materials used in the library or checked out. Students will be charged for damaged or lost materials. Food consumption will not be allowed in the library. Students are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior.

East Baton Rouge Parish School System Internet and Network Usage Policy

Student Policies and Guidelines

Student use of network resources and the Internet is for educational purposes. Adherence to policies and guidelines is required for continued access to technological resources.

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A. Online Safety Instruction

All students will be educated about appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms, and cyber-bullying awareness and response.

B. Email and Telecommunications

In general, any student use of networks and telecommunication resources must be for educational purposes. School system rules for student communication also apply in the online environment. Students must respect and adhere to policies in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook as well as any other applicable policy, and local, state, and federal law.

Students shall:

1. login and use network resources only with their student account. 2. logoff and close applications immediately after completing work to prevent

unauthorized use of the user ID. 3. not use email, chat rooms, net meeting rooms, and other forms of direct

electronic communication including instant messaging systems unless authorized by the district and directly supervised by a teacher. School system rules prohibiting indecent, vulgar, lewd, slanderous, abusive, threatening, sexually harassing, bullying, cyber-bullying, or any form of terrorizing language which shall apply to all forms of electronic communications. The student and parent or guardian shall sign an EBR Internet and Network Usage Policy agreement prior to an email or network account being issued.

4. not distribute private information about themselves or others.5. not send spam, chain letters, or other mass unsolicited mailings.6. not view, use, or copy passwords to which they are not authorized.

C. Network and Internet Use

Students shall:

1. use Internet search engines and/or other Internet tools only under the direction and supervision of teachers.

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2. observe copyright laws, citing the source of information accessed over the Internet using a standard system as directed by the teacher and/or librarian.

3. not intentionally access, transmit, copy, or create material that is illegal, such as obscenity, stolen materials, or illegal copies of copyrighted works, including, but not limited to, music, games, and movies.

4. not intentionally access, transmit, copy, or create any materials or visual depictions on school or district networks or the Internet that are indecent, vulgar, lewd, slanderous, abusive, threatening, harassing, terrorizing, or harmful to minors. All forms of cyber-bullying are strictly prohibited.

5. not attempt to gain unauthorized access, including so-called “hacking” or otherwise compromise any computer or network security or engage in any illegal activities on the Internet, including willfully introducing a computer virus, worm, or other harmful program to the network.

6. not use, download and/or install any file sharing program or anonymous proxy programs or websites that bypass the district filtering systems.

7. not use technology resources to further other acts that are criminal or violate the school or district code of conduct.

8. not make any purchase on the Internet while using school equipment or Internet service.

Students who may inadvertently access a site that is pornographic, obscene, or harmful to minors shall immediately disconnect from the site and inform the teacher. The board does not condone any illegal or inappropriate activities and will not be responsible for such use by students. The board does not guarantee the right to use the Internet and reserves the right to suspend or terminate the privilege of any individual at its sole discretion without notice, cause, or reason.

Any violation of this policy may result in the loss of access to the Internet through the EBRPSS network. Additional disciplinary action for students will be determined in accordance with existing rules and procedures, both administrative and as stipulated in East Baton Rouge Parish policy, and including applicable law enforcement agencies when necessary.

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CAFETERIA

The school cafeteria serves breakfast and lunch daily. Students are not allowed to leave campus for lunch

Cafeteria Procedure

1. Students are not allowed to cut ahead in the breakfast or lunch line.2. Food served during breakfast and lunch must be consumed in the cafeteria. 3. Yelling, screaming, horseplay or the use of inappropriate language is not

allowed.

4. Students are expected to practice good table manners while eating in the cafeteria, and clean their area before leaving the table.

5. Students are responsible for the proper disposal of eating utensil, plates, etc.

6. Failure to follow the procedure will result in disciplinary action.

MEDICATION

East Baton Rouge Parish regulations prohibit students from the possession of prescription or non-prescription drugs on campus. Non-prescription drugs include all over the counter medications such as aspirin, Tylenol, Motrin, etc. Prescription medication must be brought to school by a parent/guardian and given to the school secretary. The medication must in its original container. If a student is required to take a prescribed medication while on campus, authorization from a physician, the parent, and a complete description including directions must accompany the prescription. No more than a one week supply of medication should be kept at school.

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EMERGENCY INFORMATION CARDS

Each student is required to have a completed emergency card on file in the main office. The card contains contact and medical information for the school in the event of an emergency or early release. A student can only be released to the parents/guardians or authorized individual listed on the emergency card. It is the responsibility of the student and the parents/guardians to keep information current.

The school must be notified immediately of address and telephone number changes. It is imperative that we maintain documentation of current contact information to maintain consistent communication between school and home.

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

1. Students must report to the auditorium in an orderly manner with and sit with their class during the program.

2. Students are expected to show respect and give their full attention to all program presenters.

3. Failure to follow assembly program procedures will result in disciplinary action.

FIELD TRIPS

All students must ride the school bus to and from school sponsored field trips. All students must submit a field trip permission form completed by parents/guardians before participating in field trips.

VISITOR POLICY

Visitors are always welcome at Northdale Superintendent’s Academy for legitimate business. We ask that visitors adhere to the following guidelines:

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1. All visitors must report to the main office upon entering the building, state the reason for their visit, login on the Lobby Guard System, and receive a Visitor’s Badge.

2. The Visitor’s Badge must be visibly worn at all times.

3. Visitors must log out before departing the campus.

STUDENT PARKING

A student driver must register his/her vehicle in the main office and receive a Parking Pass. Student parking is located in the front of the school nearest Cletus Drive. Students are not allowed to park along the circular drive in the front of the school, the faculty parking areas east of the building, or in reserved parking areas. Students must observe the speed limit within the school zone. Violators will lose their parking privilege.

Vehicles must be kept locked when unoccupied. The school is not responsible for the loss of personal property from private automobiles. Students are not allowed to go to their automobiles during the school day.

SCHOOL BUS POLICY

Students are assigned to a bus route by the district transportation department. Students should arrive at their bus stop early each morning, as the buses run on very restricted schedule. Permission cannot be granted for students to ride any bus other than the one to which they are assigned. Students should board the bus at the assigned stop in the morning and get off the bus at the assigned stop in the afternoon.

Behavior on the school bus must conform to the standards set by the driver and the school system. A student whose behavior creates a problem on the bus and who is reported to the office will be subject to the temporary suspension of riding privileges for a period ranging from three (3) days to one month, or permanent suspension of riding privileges.

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Northdale Superintendent’s AcademyParental Involvement Policy

2015-2016Northdale Superintendent’s Academy recognizes that *parents are their children’s first teachers and that parents function as educators throughout their children’s lives.  More than thirty years of research show that student academic success and high self-esteem are closely related to parent involvement in education from pre-kindergarten through high school.  Children whose families are involved in their education have higher grades and test scores, better attendance, and are more likely to graduate from high school and attend college.  In fact, the best predictor of a student’s success in school is not income or social status but how much a student’s family participates in his or her education.

The administration, faculty and staff of Northdale Superintendent’s Academy is committed to establishing programs and practices** that create a climate of mutual trust and respect that support substantive parent involvement.  The East Baton Rouge Parish School System supports having a PTA (Parent Teacher Association) in every school and provides for the formation of committees and organizations such as the School Improvement Team (SIT).

At Northdale Superintendent’s Academy we also believe that the education of our children is a shared responsibility.  Involvement by the school, the family, and the community creates a stronger educational system and improves the quality of life for the students, their families, and the entire Northdale Superintendent’s Academy community. 

In order to build an effective home-school partnership, Northdale Superintendent’s Academy will provide the following:

***Communication–Establish various forms of communication (school to home, home to school, central office to home and vice versa) that encourage regular discussion about school programs and children’s academic progress and behavioral management.

***Parenting–Provide information that supports families as they create home environments that value education and nurture children’s curiosity for learning. 

***Student Learning at Home –Share information with parents about how to provide learning activities at home, help students with homework, and plan for success in school.

***Volunteering–Encourage and recruit parents’ participation in school activities both in and outside of the classroom, developing program ideas which respect the diverse needs of families.

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***School Decision & Making and Advocacy–Recruit and develop parents as leaders in school-based decision-making and in advocating for the welfare of students.

***Collaborating with the Community – Identify, enlist and welcome community resources–of all types– to strengthen schools, families, and student learning.

Northdale Superintendent’s Academy School is committed to reaching out to all parents including those who may not have had a positive experience in school or for whom English is not their first spoken language.  Further, the school seeks, encourages, and develops relationships with community agencies and organizations that provide services to children in order to encourage them to share in this investment in the lives of children.

Title I Parental Involvement PolicyThe East Baton Rouge Parish School System recognizes that schools that receive funds through the Title I federal program have specific criteria for parental involvement.

Provision for substantive parental involvement in these schools is established in Section 1118 of No Child Left Behind.  This provision mandates the following components:

Communication

Clear and consistent communication is the foundation of effective parental involvement.  Schools must provide Title I information to parents in an understandable, uniform format.  Upon request, information shall be provided in alternative formats, including providing auxiliary aids and giving information in a language which parents can understand.

Program Development

Families will be encouraged to become active participants in Title I program planning, decision-making, and activities.  Each Title I school will develop with parents, and update annually, a school-level plan for parent involvement.  A written copy will be distributed to parents.

Partners in Learning Compact

Each child shall have an individually devised partner in learning compact, which designates specific goals and objectives for the child, the school and the parents.

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School Choice

Parents, whose children attend a school that does not meet adequate yearly progress (as measured by the Louisiana Department of Education) within a specified time period, have the option of transferring their children to another designated school, under guidelines set by the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. 

Teacher Certification

In keeping with the requirements of the 2002 Federal No Child Left Behind Education Act, upon request, schools shall provide parents of children in Title I schools information about the certification status of their children’s teachers.   

Volunteering

Schools shall provide opportunities for parents to utilize their skills within and outside the classroom for nurturing their children’s academic success.

Coordination and Support

Program coordination and technical assistance for Title I schools in planning and implementing effective parent involvement activities will be provided through the efforts of the Title I Parental Involvement Coordinator and the EBRPSS Office of Federal Programs.

Working with school-based personnel, the Community Relations Coordinator will coordinate the use of annual Partners in Learning compacts and other on-going family involvement activities.  Additional school-based outreach activities will also be developed and implemented with a focus on increasing active parental involvement in and building on current activities that have been successful.

Building Capacity for Parental Involvement

Activities designed to build the capacity for strong and meaningful parent involvement in Title I schools shall include the use of Home-School Liaisons to foster communication, parent participation on School Improvement Teams, school level Parent Advisory Councils, and opportunities to volunteer.

Parents of Title I students will be provided with timely information about the Title I program and parent involvement requirements for schools under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, information about curriculum and proficiency levels students are expected to achieve (Back-to-School Night), school and individual assessment information and results, including an explanation of those results, and opportunities for regular meetings related to the education of their children.

 

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Parent Involvement Activities

Parents will be provided with opportunities to add to their skills so that they may continue to work with their children to improve achievement.  The types and extent of activities will vary dependent upon the assessed needs of each school and school community.

At convenient times, each Title I school will hold at least one parent workshop yearly to address topics of interest to parents.

Integration with Other Programs

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s Title I Program will coordinate and integrate its parental involvement strategies with those of other local, state and federal programs such as the Head Start and Even Start programs, through regularly scheduled meetings.  The HIPPY Program, discontinued from previous years due to loss of funding, will be reviewed for possible inclusion.  Community groups will be encouraged to help schools develop and implement programs that promote educational goals and support high academic achievement for all students.

 Evaluation

Assessing the effectiveness of the parental involvement policy in improving the academic quality of the schools served under Title I will be conducted throughout the year with the involvement of parents.  Measures will include:

Family Night parent evaluations

Attendance at Family Night and other parent involvement activities

Annual program evaluation completed during the spring semester of each school year.

Results of school-based survey “Measure of School, Family, and Community Partnerships” by J.L. Epstein et al., ©2002 Corwin Press, Inc.

Notes: 

*The word "parents" is inclusive of adult guardians of children in the school system.  In addition, the parental involvement policy underscores the importance of the participation of adult family and community members in students’ lives.

**This policy complies with the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act.  NCLB mandates involving parents in developing a parental involvement policy, asking that parents share responsibility for student progress in academic achievement and community involvement.  NCLB charges schools with the responsibility of creating programs and resources for effective parental involvement.  In addition, this policy is inclusive of the specific responsibilities assigned to Title I schools.  Specific policy implementation action steps are identified in Addendum II (Parent Involvement Policy Guidance Document).

***These six categories are based on the six types of parent and family involvement as defined by Dr. Joyce Epstein in School, Family, and Community Partnerships:  Your Handbook for Action.

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Northdale Superintendent Academy2016-2017

Parental/Legal Guardian Media Consent Form

I hereby consent to the use of any photographs/video tape taken of my child by the East BatonRouge Parish School System or the media for the purpose of advertising or publicizing events,activities, facilities and programs of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System in newspapers,newsletters, website, other publications, television, radio and other communications andadvertising media.

By law, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System protects the privacy of the students and isprohibited from releasing students’ personal information.

From time to time representatives of the news media are invited to campus to cover events at ourschools. When this happens there is a possibility your child/children may be photographed,videotaped, or interviewed for a news story.

Please mark one of the choices below and return to school.

_____ Yes, I allow my child/children to be identified in any good news district or schoolpublication.

_____ No, I do not want my child/children identified in any good news district or schoolpublication.

PLEASE PRINT

Student’s Name:_______________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________

City:________________________________________________________________________

State/Zip:____________________________________________________________________

Signature:___________________________________________________________________

Parent or Guardian if above person is under 18:

Parent/Guardian’s Name:________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________

City:________________________________________________________________________

State/Zip:____________________________________________________________________

Signature:___________________________________________________________________

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