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School Contact Information

Frequently Asked Questions

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Section 1: Guiding Principles of Colorado Skies Academy

CSA Vision

CSA Mission

Tenets of Colorado Skies Academy

Academic Excellence: Project-Based Learning Environment (PBL)

Design Principles of Gold Standard Project-Based Learning Curriculum

School Culture: Learner Conduct Expectations for School Behavior

CSA Learner Creed / Core Values

Learner-Facilitator Interaction

Section 2 - Organization and Staff

Authorizer: Colorado Charter Schools Institute

CSA Board of Directors

Family Engagement

Colorado Skies Academy School Staff

Section 3 - Non-Discrimination Statement

Section 4 - Admission and Enrollment

Waitlist & Admissions

Lottery and Enrollment Process

Enrollment Process After Lottery

Delay/Omission of Completing Registration

Elective/Schedule Changes

Other Enrollment Policies

Section 5 - General School Procedures

School Hours

Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) & Learner Led Conferences (LLCs)

Attendance

Excused/Unexcused and Multi-Day Absences

Notification of Absences to Parents by the School

Making Up Schoolwork from Absence from School

Consequences For Too Many Absences from School

Promotion Requirements and Grade Retention

Attendance During School-Wide Assessments

Tardies

Closed Campus

I.D. Badge Policy

Visitors

Pet Policy

Communication Guidelines for Parents/Guardians and Learners

Parent/Guardian or Learner to School Communication

Communication Expectations and Grievance Policy

Grievances on the Basis of Alleged Harassment or Discrimination.

Confidentiality/Appropriate Use of School/Personal Email Addresses

Distribution of Published Materials or Documents

Learner Dress Code Guidelines

Professional Dress Standards for All School Presentations

Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco

Adverse Weather Procedures and School Closings

Fire Alarms and Building Emergencies

Funding

Financial Procedures (Learner and Parent/Guardian)

Learner Fees

School Supplies

Food Service

Personal Property Guidelines

School Property

Special Health Care Needs

Medical Procedures

Immunizations

Accidents and Illnesses

Medications

Use of stock epinephrine auto-injectors in emergency situations

Medical Marijuana/THC

Injuries

Medical Emergencies Response

Emergency Transportation

Communicable Disease

Allergy Prevention

School Calendar

Parent Contact Information Notification

Contacting Facilitators

Withdrawal Process

Transfer Policy of Records

Transfer of Records

Transportation Guidelines

Authorized & Unauthorized Pick-up

Drop-Off and Pick-Up

Alternate Dismissal Procedures

Communication of Alternate Dismissal Procedure

Patience and Respect

Vandalism

Dangerous Weapons

Gun-Free Schools Act

Child Custody

Suspected Child Abuse or Endangerment

Obligation to Inform Law Enforcement

Publicity

Board Meetings

Section 6 - Academic Procedures

Academic Focus

Academic Honor Code

Consequences for Breaking the Academic Honor Code

Academic Effort

Learner Planner Policy

Homework Policy

Advisory Program (Flight Crew)

Grading Procedures

Reports of Progress/Report Cards/Grading Scale

Late Work

Grade Appeals

Promotion Requirements and Grade Retention

Report Cards and Progress Reports

Learner-Led Conferences

Assessments and Parental Refusal Policy

Section 7 - School Culture and Discipline Procedures

Learner Core Value Expectations

Public Displays of Affection

Learner Aggression (Bullying)

Title IX

Learner Searches

Learner Discipline, Suspension or Expulsion

Learner Discipline Plan

Authority to Impose Suspensions and Expulsions

Suspension

Expulsion

3 Strikes Rule for Expulsion and Habitually Disruptive Learners

Restraint and Seclusion Policy

Section 8 - Technology Guidelines

Computer, Electronic Mail, and Internet Usage Procedures

CSA IT

Laptop Computers

Communicating Using CSA IT

CSA and Access/No Expectations of Privacy

Internet

Electronic Device Usage Policy

Tech Repair Fees

Section 9 - Notification of Rights

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Colorado Open Records Act

Making a Records Request

CORA Costs

Format and Fulfillment of the Request

Parents’ Right-to-Know

Rights of Learners with Disabilities

McKinney-Vento

Learner Records

Section 10 - Acknowledgement and Waivers

CSA Google Apps for Education and Learner Email Permission Form and Acknowledgement of Acceptable Internet Use Policy

Colorado Skies Academy Pledge

Learner and Parent Handbook Contract

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM