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Harvest Preparatory Academy Table of Contents Harvest Preparatory Staff..........................................................................................................................4 Calendar (2015-2016)..................................................................................................................................5 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................5 Mission/Vision….........................................................................................................................................6 Admission....................................................................................................................................................6 Dress Code..................................................................................................................................................7 Shirts................................................................................................................................................7 Slacks/Pants....................................................................................................................................7 Jeans Day Dress Code....................................................................................................................8 Shorts...............................................................................................................................................8 Skirts................................................................................................................................................8 Belts.................................................................................................................................................8 Physical Education Shoes...............................................................................................................8 Shoes/Socks....................................................................................................................................8 Hats................................................................................................................................................8 Hair, Makeup, Jewelry...................................................................................................................9 Outwear (Indoors)..........................................................................................................................9 Outwear (Outdoors).......................................................................................................................10 Book Bags/Backpacks...................................................................................................................10 Dress Policy...................................................................................................................................10 Dress Standard and Policy Spanish Translation...........................................................................10 Hourly Class Schedule.............................................................................................................................14 Attendance................................................................................................................................................14 Truancy Office................................................................................................................................14 Documentation of Absences..........................................................................................................15 Tardy Policy...................................................................................................................................15 Perfect Attendance........................................................................................................................15 Excessive Absences......................................................................................................................15 Saturday School…………………………………………………………………………………………..16 Permission to Leave Campus........................................................................................................17 Withdrawal from School.................................................................................................................17 Extracurricular Programs...............................................................................................................17 Attendance Policy Spanish Translation.........................................................................................17 Discipline..................................................................................................................................................17 Discipline Rules.............................................................................................................................19 Student Code of Conduct..............................................................................................................19 Discipline Matrix............................................................................................................................19 Referrals........................................................................................................................................20 Discipline Definitions.....................................................................................................................21 Due Process for Expulsion............................................................................................................22 Reasonable Restraint....................................................................................................................22 Search and Seizure.......................................................................................................................22 Care of School Property by Students............................................................................................22 Personal Items..............................................................................................................................22 Cell phones...................................................................................................................................23 Drugs, Tobacco and Alcohol Use.................................................................................................23 Display of Affection.......................................................................................................................23 Record of Student Violations………………………………………………...…………………………..23 Use of Police................................................................................................................................23 Emergencies…………………………………………………………………………………...............…………24 Academics...............................................................................................................................................24 Credit Requirements....................................................................................................................24 Credit Restrictions.......................................................................................................................24 Test Requirements (AIMS)..........................................................................................................25 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Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook College Admission.......................................................................................................................25 University Admission...................................................................................................................25 College/University Requirements.................................................................................................25 Test Information............................................................................................................................25 Student Services……………………………………………...……………………………………..………………………26 Report Cards............................................................................................................................................26 Other Programs.......................................................................................................................................26 English Language Education.................................................................................................................26 Health Care...............................................................................................................................................26 Medicine........................................................................................................................................26 Regulations...................................................................................................................................26 Food services...........................................................................................................................................27 Transportation..........................................................................................................................................27 Student Vehicles......................................................................................................................................28 Visitor Policy............................................................................................................................................29 504 Information........................................................................................................................................29 Child Find Information............................................................................................................................30 Student Records......................................................................................................................................30 I.D.E.A.......................................................................................................................................................30 Field Trips/Fundraisers………………………………………………………………………...………………..30 Student Concerns....................................................................................................................................30 Student Rights.........................................................................................................................................31 Wellness Policy................................................................................................................................... ....31 Nutrition Regulations.....................................................................................................................32 Beverage Standards.....................................................................................................................32 Prohibited Food and Beverage.....................................................................................................32 Outside Food Regulations............................................................................................................33 Physical and Health Education Regulations.................................................................................33 Course Descriptions...................................................................................................................... .........35 Appendices and special Notifications....................................................................................... ...........40

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Harvest Preparatory Academy School Administration School Director/CEO and Founder: Dr. Mario Ybarra K-12 InstructionalCoordinator Executive Director of Academic Achievement Mrs. Leah Norton San Luis DirectorDistrict Curriculum Coordinator Alicia Schroeder 6-12 Instructional Coach Site Director Mr. Joey Norton 3-5 Instructional Coach K-5 Site Direcotor Mrs. Gloria Moreno K-5 Instructional Coach Geronimo Ortiz 6-12 Instructional Coach Robert Fialka San Luis 4-8 Instructional Coach San Luis Site Director Mrs. Olivia Santana San Luis K-3 Instructional Coach Crystal Moreno San Luis 4-8 Instructional Coach Adel Espinoza Harvest Preparatory Academy District Administration Executive Director Mrs. Deborah Ybarra Executive Assistant Mrs. Delia Cabrera Operations Director Mrs. Carissa Salas Operations Assistant Ms. Alexis Miranda HR Mrs. Carol Brown Finance Ms. Nancy Holt Harvest Preparatory Academy Middle School th th 6 Grade: Sheila Reynolds 7/8 Math: Robert Fialka Manuel Chambers th th 6 Grade: Ray Duran 7/8 Science: Melissa Potts th th 6 Grade: Scott Pardee Walter Clayton 7/8 History: Jacob Beverly Fanny Lawrence th th 7/8 Reading & Yearbook: Gerald TamsAshely Piercie7/8 Interventions: Adelita Espinoza Lisa Brown th th 7/8 Writing: Ashley Pierce Jaime Gibson7/8 Grade PE/Health: Ben Martinson Mike Garcia Harvest Preparatory High School US/AZ History & World History: Ruben Mares English I/II: Bogusz Algebra !! and Pre-Calculus:Mrs. Chiang English III/IV: Mr. Manherz Jason Spurlock Algebra I & Geometry I: Ms. Eilbert Sujatha Adimulam Science: Ms. Corral Indutmati Chalamkuri Civics & Government:Williamson Chinthakunta Nagaveni PE/Health: Mr. Kerwin Karl Pope Economics/Business & Marketing: Mr. Cisneros Auto Mechanics & Marketing: Mr. Madrid Foreign Language: Ms. Ramirez Marisol Galvez Teachers Exceptional Student Services SPED Lead Contact/Oversight: Esther Ortega Melissa Sanchez Interim Assistant: Melissa Sanchez/Sylvia Lee Betty Durham Office Staff District Office Manager: Health/Attendance: Records/Lunch: Student Services Federal Programs:

Mrs. Eva Cortes Ms. Arlene Sotelo Ms. Nancy Lopez Ms. Renee Gonzalez Mrs. Alicia Ferrer

Food Service Department Lead Contact: Rowena Regalado Transportation and Facilities Department Lead Contact: Ms. Rosa Hau 4

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CALENDAR (2015-2016) First Day of School

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Labor Day( No School)

Monday, September 7, 2015

Progress Reports

Friday, September 18, 2015

Columbus Day (Observed) – No School Parent/Teacher Conferences

Monday, October 12, 2015

Progress Reports

Friday, November 13, 2015

Wednesday & Thursday, October 21 & 22, 2015

Veteran’s Day (Observed) – No School

Wednesday November 11 2015

Thanksgiving – No School

Wednesday-Friday, November 25-27, 2015

Report Card

Friday, December 18, 2015

Half Day

Friday, December 18,2015

Winter Break

December 21-January1,2016

MLK Holiday – No School

Monday, January18, 2016

Progress Reports

Thursday, February 5, 2016

Presidents’ Day – No School

Monday, February 15, 2016

Report Card

Thursday, March16, 2016

Parent Teacher Conferences

Wednesday & Thursday, March 17 & 18, 2016

Spring Break

March 28-April 1, 2016

AIMS DPA / Stanford 10 Testing Window (Grades 2 – 9) Progress Report

March 14-April 8, 2016

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Friday, April 22, 2016

40 Day / 100 Day

October 15, 2015 / January 28, 2016

Memorial Day- Half Day

May 27, 2016 Dismissed @ 12:30pm

Last Day of School

Friday, May 27, 2016

INTRODUCTION The purpose of the Harvest Preparatory Academy Parent/Student Handbook is to answer questions about the school. Important information has been included for Harvest Preparatory Academy (HPA) parents and students. This is a handy reference that can be used throughout the year. The office personnel can answer any further questions that may arise. Please take the time to review this handbook. During the first week of school, students will bring home an Receipt/Acknowledgement Form. Every family is requiredto review the handbook, sign the acknowledgement form and return it to school. Students are held responsible for knowing the school’s rules. In this handbook, the term parent(s) is used to represent both parent(s) and legal guardian(s)

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MISSION STATEMENT It is the mission of Harvest Preparatory Academy to guide each student into a high level of academic achievement and success through the development of their personal integrity to their family, community, school, and self; and to attain this success through an academically rich, rigorous educational program. VISION Inspiring students…soaring to endless heights

HARVEST PREPARATORY ACADEMY’S PHILOSOPHY Harvest Preparatory Academy is a back-to-basics, traditional school; requiring high academic and behavioral standards of every student. From a strong foundation of basic skills and information, students will increasingly utilize core learning in academic applications, leading to higher-level thinking, decision making, and problem solving skills. Harvest Preparatory Academy is also based on a traditional belief that parents bear the primary responsibility for their children. Harvest Preparatory Academy will maintain the highest expectations and standards for students and faculty. The hallmarks of the school community shall be civility, honesty, consideration of others, and self-discipline. Lying, cheating, stealing, other undesirable behavior, and offensive or crude language will not be tolerated on the school campus. Infractions of school rules will have consequences, and parent involvement is expected in maintaining these standards. ADMISSION The person enrolling a student (except homeless students) in HPA for the first time will be asked to produce the following proofs: A certified copy of the child’s birth certificate. Social Security Card Updated Immunization Records Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Affidavit of Residency accompanied with other required documentation • Other reliable proof of the student’s identity and age, including a passport, the student’s baptismal • Certificate, or original school registration records, and an affidavit explaining the inability to provide a copy of the birth certificate. • A letter from the authorized representative of an agency having custody of the student (pursuant to • statute) certifying that the student has been placed in the custody of the agency as prescribed by law. • Last report card from previous school • AIMS/State exam from previous school The parent, guardian, or surrogate will be given thirty (30) days to provide documentation requested as listed above. If documentation is not provided, a letter will be sent to notify the parent, guardian, or surrogate that unless the documentation is provided within ten (10) days, the local law enforcement agency will be notified. • • • •

Nothing contained in this policy shall authorize HPA to disclose to any person a student’s educational record without prior parental consent unless HPA makes a determination that disclosure of such records is necessary to protect the health and safety of the student. As allowed under Arizona law, returning students and siblings of attending students are given preference. Should classrooms reach capacity during the open enrollment period, a lottery process will be implemented to ascertain the order of admissions and waiting lists. 6

Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook The admission process is as follows: • Application • Screening and proficiency testing (if necessary) • Placement • Registration Students, who are new to HPA at the beginning of the school year, will normally be placed in the grade level indicated on the report card. Students, who transfer to HPA after the start of school, will normally be placed at their current level. However, HPA reserves the right to place incoming students in higher or lower grades based on evaluations, which may include test scores and/or performance in the classroom. Pre-registration proficiency testing may be administered at a pre-arranged time. A committee made up of the school principal, future teacher, present teacher, SPED coordinator and curriculum coordinator will decide on the student’s placement. HPA has the authority to limit admissions based on age group or grade level availability, but HPA will not limit admission based on ethnicity, national origin, gender, income level, disabling condition, proficiency in English, or athletic ability.HPA has the right to forbid the enrollment of any student who has been subject to expulsion, excessive demerits or, suspensions from previous enrollment at Harvest Preparatory Academy or any other institution in Arizona. Admission of Siblings Siblings have priority enrollment; however, parents are required to complete a pre-enrollment form for their child and notify the office that they are a sibling. HPA cannot guarantee enrollment if the office does not receive a pre-enrollment form before formal registration begins. Admission of Homeless Students HPA shall comply with all Arizona State Laws and Arizona Administrative Code and the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Improvements Act of 2001 for the admission of homeless students. The Homeless Student Liaison is Mrs. Gerrie Fahay DRESS CODE th th The Harvest Preparatory Academy uniform for High School (grades 9 – 12 ) shirts are black or white polo’s with HPA logo and/or either khaki, navy blue, or black shorts, pants or skirts (girls only). All shorts, pants and/or skirts must be worn on the hips. No sagging pants. Plain black, brown or tan belts must be worn. Shirts • • •

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MUST BE UNIFORM STYLE Polo shirts bearing the school logo. Any undershirt that is worn beneath a shirt or blouse must not show on the outer garment AND not be visible from the shirt’s sleeves or hem. HPA prefers the undershirt be white or a similar color of the uniform shirt being worn. Only a small HPA logo is permitted. Shirts must NOT be form-fitted and must be long enough to be tucked in. Shirts must be tucked in at all times, not just rolled at the waist, except during physical education classes or special activities as authorized by the administrator in charge. MUST BE UNIFORM STYLE to include a waistband and belt loops. Solid navy blue, black, or khaki. Must not touch the ground, or be shorter than the top of the anklebone. Waistbands must be on hips --- no sagging pants. Uniform style means: Straight legs, hemmed, well- fitted at the waistband. Fabric should be cotton, cotton blend or polyester. Example: Dickies™ or Dockers™ classic style or traditional uniform style. No knit, fleece, denim, stretch, flannel, pouched polyester, nylon, corduroy or cargo style. Designed and embroidery on bottoms are not acceptable. Capri style pants are allowed. No “skinny” pants (pants that are skin tight) or leggings and must fit appropriately. 7

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Jeans Day Dress Code • MUST BE UNIFORM STYLE. • Students are allowed to wear jeans on Fridays as long as the following requirements are met: • Jeans are in acceptable condition – meaning no “skinny jeans”, no holes, no designs or embroidery and must fit appropriately. • Students contribute $1.00 to the student activities fund. If students are not contributing the $1.00 they will be given a warning and be made aware of our policy. • If a student is continually wearing jeans on Fridays without making the contribution, they must receive a dress code violation as well as their parent(s) / guardian(s) being notified of the student’s responsibility to contribute to the student activities fund. If they are still in violation after notification has been given to the parent(s) / guardian(s), the student will be asked to call home for a change of clothing. If the clothing is not brought within 1 – 2 hours of notification, the student will receive an unexcused absence and detention. Shorts • MUST BE UNIFORM STYLE • Solid navy blue, black, or khaki. • Must be no shorter than 4” from the middle of the knee and no longer than the middle of the back of the knee. • Waistbands must be on hips – no sagging pants. • Must be uniform style, no excessive pockets, skinny, and must fit appropriately Skirts (Girls Only) • MUST BE UNIFORM STYLE. • Solid navy blue, black, khaki or plaid(from approved vendor) • Must beno shorter than 4” from the middle of the knee • 4” will be measured from the highest part of the garment not the lowest. Belts • • • • •

Solid black, brown or tan belt must be worn Belts must be secured in loops. Belts must NOT be adorned with flashy pictures/characters, letter, or symbols) No extreme or faddish belt buckles are permitted No flashy, logo or initial belt buckles are permitted

accessories

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Studs,

Physical Education Shoes • In order for students to participate in Physical Education or other school related athletic activities, they must wear the designated HPA PE Uniform and/or gear. • To participate in physical education students must have shoes that stay confined to their feet, preferably those that tie or have Velcro. Without appropriate shoes the student will not participate in the class. Shoes/Socks • • • •

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Shoes must have closed toes and closed heels; no sandals Shoes must be solid color with no vile and/or indecent symbols. Socks must be worn at all times. Shoelaces must be fully secured and laced up.Administration prefers a solid color of black, brown, white or navy blue; however, laces with patterns or a different color are allowed as long as they are not bright neon colors or patterns that are inappropriate or distracting. Pants are to be worn on the outside of boots, not tucked in. High heelsor stiletto shoes are not allowed. Boots must be closed toed and not have heels or a pointy tip. Must be higher than midcalf. Pants must not be tucked into boots. 8

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Not allowed without the written permission of the administrator

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May have hair length to the collar. Hair must not cover the eyes. If longer than collar length, hair must be neatly kept in a ponytail at the nape of the neck. Hair must not dangle in or drape across the face. Hair may not be distracting. For example it may not be spiked above 1”, no faddish hair designs, and no extravagant colors (natural highlights or coloring are permissible.) Spiked hair if more than 1” must be confined to the top of the head. No Mohawks Sideburns shall be no more than one inch wide, shall not extend below the lowest portion of the ear and shall be cut straight across. Moustaches shall not extend below the upper lip or beyond the corners of the mouth. Heavily waxed, twisted or handlebar-style moustaches are prohibited. Male students may wear facial hair that is contemporary and conservative in nature in the form of a moustache, sculpted or full beard and/or goatee. Facial hair must be natural colors only, and not exceed ½ inch in length. Braiding, “Fu Man Chu”, “Soul Patch” and exotic designs are prohibited. Fingernails shall not exceed ¼ inch from the end of the finger. Nails are not to be painted. Will not wear earrings or any other facial piercings, makeup or tattoos (permanent or temporary)All piercing holes due to items such as gauges,if permitted, must be covered at all times with earrings taken out. May wear single strand necklace, ring, single strand wrist bracelet and basic wristwatch No makeup or eye liners may be worn. Hair may not be distracting. For example it may not be spiked above 1”, no faddish hair designs, and no extravagant colors (natural highlights or coloring are permissible.) th th 7 -8 grade girls will be permitted to wear only light, natural makeup. NO glitter roll-on or eye-shadow. th th 9 – 12 grade girls - eyeliner cannot be gang related, worn thick or inappropriately. All makeup is to be worn appropriately and be conservative. Fingernails shall not exceed ½ inch from the end of the finger. Makeup and nail polish must not be brought to school Will not wear jewelry in piercings except earrings (hoops bigger than a quarter will not be permitted) No tongue, cartilage, eyebrow, nose or body piercings of any type are allowed. Will not wear tattoos (permanent or temporary) May wear necklaces with no more than 3 strands, ring, wrist bracelets – not to exceed 2 per wristand basic wristwatch.

Outerwear (Indoors) • Preferred outdoor outerwear is Harvest Preparatory Academy jackets or sweatshirts and sweaters. • Sweatshirts or cardigan sweaters may be worn over grade level appropriate colored polo shirt. • Collar must be visible at neckline. • Sweatshirts, sweaters and jackets must be no longer than mid-hip or shorter than waist. • Pull-over hooded sweatshirts may be worn as long as they are within the school uniform color wheels, preferably with an HPA logo. Cardigans and sweaters must have a zipper or buttons. • No other outerwear may be worn in the classroom. • Sweatshirts and sweaters are to be worn appropriately and not tied around the waist or shoulders. 9

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Outerwear (Outdoors) • Preferred outdoor outerwear is Harvest Preparatory Academy jackets or sweatshirts. • Other outerwear must be black, white, and gray, hunter green, burgundy or navy blue, preferably with an HPA logo. If sweater contains a non HPA logo, it must not be inappropriate, evil, gang related or distracting. Book Bags/Backpacks • Book bags or backpacks must not display writings or characters with the only exception of the Harvest Preparatory Academy logo. • Administration prefers clear bags, but they are not required. • May have patterns such as stripes, stars, or polka dots, but no evil or inappropriate insignias. • Writing and/or drawing on backpacks/book bags will not be allowed.

DRESS CODE VIOLATION POLICY Inappropriate attire is not limited to the foregoing. Administration and teachers have discretion to make administrative decisions on inappropriate clothing and accessories. This policy may be adjusted if stricter guidelines are required, or if standards detract from the learning environment. Non-compliance of the dress standard will result in disciplinary action as follows: Any infraction of the dress standard will result in a dress code citation being issued. • 1 Violation - Uniform notice • 2 Violations – Phone call home • 3 Violations –Parents must bring appropriate attire and student will be immediately placed in ISS. • 4 Violations – Parents must bring appropriate attire & students will be immediately placed in ISS. • 5- Violations – One day after school detention issued** • One day of after school detention for every 5 dress code violations issued** If student leaves the premises due to a dress code infraction, it will be considered an un-excused absence.*Repeat violates may be treated more seriously* CODIGO DE VESTIMENTA El uniforme de Harvest Preparatory Academy para la Preparatoria (grados del 9 – 12) las camisas son polos negras o blancas con logo de HPA. Los pantalones o faldas (mujeres solamente) deben ser azul marino, negras o khaki estilo uniforme. Todos los shorts, pantalones y/o faldas deben ser usados a las caderas. Pantalones no aguados. Los cintos de color sólidos, negro, café o de color piel deben ser usados. Las faldas escocesas pueden ser usadas en colores apropiados por la escuela que estén proporcionados por vendedores autorizados. Camisas • •

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Polos que tengan el logo de la escuela. Sólo un pequeño logo de HPA es permitido. Cualquier camiseta que es llevada debajo de una camisa debe ser blanca o tiene que emparejar el color de la prenda de vestir exterior Y no ser visible de las mangas ni hacer un dobladillo. Debe tener mangas. Siempre debe de permanecer fajado, no sólo arrollado en la cintura, excepto durante clases de educación física o actividades especiales autorizadas por el administrador a cargo.

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Deben de ser usados a la cadera---no pantalones aguados. Estilo Uniforme significa: Las piernas rectas, quedando bien en la cintura. El tejido debe ser de algodón, mezcla de algodón o poliéster. Ejemplo: Dickies™ o Dockers™ estilo clásico o estilo uniforme tradicional. No tejido de lana, mezclilla, licra, franela, poliéster con bolsa, nilón, o de pana ni de estilo cargo. No pantalones "tubito"(ej. skinny, pantalones que son apretados a la piel) ni mayas de licra (ej. “leggings”).

Código de Vestir para el día de Pantalones de Mezclilla • Estudiantes son permitidos llevar pantalones de mezclilla los viernes mientras que se cumplan los requisitos siguientes: • La Mezclilla debe estar en condición aceptable – significando no "mezclilla de tubito"(ej. skinny, pantalones que son apretados a la piel), sin agujeros, y deben de quedar apropiadamente. • Estudiantes contribuyen $1.00 para los fondos de las actividades estudiantiles. • Si el estudiante no contribuye $1.00 se les dara una advertencia y se les informara de nuestra política. Si el estudiante lleva continuamente pantalones de mezclilla los viernes sin hacer la contribución, ellos deben recibir una infracción de código de vestimenta. Los padres/guardianes deben ser notificados de la responsabilidad del estudiante para contribuir a los fondos para las actividades del estudiante. Si todavía siguen en infracción después de que la notificación haya sido dada a los padres/guardianes, se le pedirá al estudiante que llame a casa por un cambio de ropa. Si la ropa no es traída dentro de 1 – 2 horas de la notificación, el estudiante recibirá una ausencia sin escusa y detención. Shorts • • •

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Color sólido azul marino, negro, o khaki. Debe ser estilo uniforme. No debe ser más corto que 4” del centro de la rodilla. (Una buena forma para determinar 4” de medir del centro de la rodilla es hacer que el estudiante se arrodille y mide 4” desde el piso) El cinto debe estar a la cadera – no shorts aguados. No debe ser más largo que el centro de la parte detrás de la rodilla.

Faldas (Mujeres Solamente) • Color sólido azul marino, negro, khaki o escocés (del vendedor aprobado) • No debe ser más corto que 4” del centro de la rodilla. (Una buena forma para determinar 4” de medir del centro de la rodilla es hacer que el estudiante se arrodille y mide 4” desde el piso) • 4” serán medidos de la parte más alta de la prenda de vestir no de la más baja. Cintos • • • • •

Color sólido negro o café debe ser usado Los cintos deben ser asegurados en las presillas Los cintos no deben ser adornados con accesorios llamativos (por ejemplo: tachones, fotos/imágenes, letras, o símbolos) Los cintos con hebillas llamativas no son permitidos Cintos con logos o hebillas con iniciales llamativas no son permitidos

Zapatos para Educación física • Para participar en educación física los estudiantes deben tener zapatos que permanezcan en sus pies, preferiblemente ésos que se atan o tienen velcro. Sin zapatos apropiados el estudiante no tomará parte en la clase. Zapatos/Calcetines • Los zapatos deben de mantener los dedos de los pies y los talones cerrados. • Los zapatos deben ser colores sólidos con ningún símbolo vil y/o indecente. • Los calcetines deben ser llevados siempre. 11

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Las cintas de los zapatos deben de ser seguras y atadas. Solo cinta negra, café o blanca son aceptables. La administración prefiere un color negro, café, blanco o azul marino; sin embargo, las cintas de un color diferente son permitidas siempre y cuando no sean colores brillantes de neón o diseños que sean inapropiados o que distraigan. Los pantalones deben ser llevados por fuera de las botas y no fajados por dentro. Zapatos de tacón o plataforma no son permitidos.

Gorras/Cachuchas • No son permitidos sin el permiso escrito del administrador Pelo/Maquillaje/Joyas Hombres • Pueden tener el pelo largo hasta el cuello • El pelo no debe cubrir los ojos. Si está más largo que el cuello, el pelo debe ser mantenido ordenadamente en una cola de caballo en la nuca. El pelo no debe balancear ni colgar a través de la cara. • El pelo no puede estar distrayendo. Por ejemplo no puede ser parado encima de 1”, ningún diseño llamativo, y ningún color extravagante (rayitos naturales o colorantes son permitidos). El pelo con puntas más largas de 1” deben ser limitados a la cima de la cabeza. • Las patillas no serán permitidas más de una pulgada de ancho, o no deben extenderse por debajo de la porción más baja de la oreja y deben ser corte recto a través. • El bigote no debe extenderse abajo del labio superior ni más allá de los rincones de la boca. Bigote encerado, torcido o estilo-manillar están prohibidos. • Estudiantes masculinos pueden llevar pelo facial que es contemporáneo y conservador en la naturaleza en forma de un bigote, barba de candado. El pelo facial debe ser colores naturales sólo, y no exceder ½ pulgada de largo. Trenzado, "Fu Man Chu", "Soul Patch" y diseños exóticos son prohibidos. • Uñas no deben exceder un ¼ pulgada del final del dedo. • Las uñas no deben estar pintadas. • No pueden traer aretes ni cualquier otro tipo de perforaciones, maquillaje o tatuajes (permanentes o temporales) • Puede usar una cadena, anillo, pulsera de hilo y reloj de muñeca básico • No maquillaje o delineado de ojo pueden ser utilizados. Mujeres • El pelo no puede estar distrayendo. Por ejemplo no puede ser parado encima de 1”, ningún diseño llamativo, y ningún color extravagante (rayitos naturales o colorantes son permitido). • Mujeres del séptimo grado en adelante se les permitirá llevar maquillaje natural. NO brillantina roll-on o sombra de ojos con brillantina. • El delineado de ojos no puede ser relacionado con pandillas, gastado grueso ni de manera impropia. Todo el maquillaje debe ser usado apropiado y conservada mente. • Esmalte para las uñas debe ser claro, rosa pálido, beige pálido o de estilo francés será permitido. • Las uñas no pueden exceder ½ pulgada del final del dedo. • Maquillaje o esmalte para las uñas no deben ser traídos a la escuela • Solo pintura labial clara (no tinte) es permitida en la escuela • No puede llevar joyas en la perforación excepto aretes (aros más grandes que una moneda de $.25 no será permitido) • Perforaciones de lengua, cartílago, ceja, nariz y otro organismo del cuerpo no son permitidos. • No tatuajes (permanentes o temporales) Ropa de Invierno (Adentro de la escuela) • Ropa preferida al aire libre durante el tiempo de invierno son las de Harvest Preparatory Academy sudaderas y los suéteres. • Sudaderas o suéteres sencillas pueden ser usadas con el color del uniforme. 12

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Cuello debe ser visible sobre la sudadera. Sudaderas, suéteres y las chaquetas no deben ser no menos de a media-cadera de larga o no más corto que la cintura. Sudaderas estilo “hooded” (encapuchadas) no pueden ser usadas a menos que tenga un logo de HPA. Los cárdiganes/suéteres deben tener un cierre o botones. Ningún otro cubrimiento podrá ser usado adentro de la clase. Sudaderas y suéteres deben ser llevados apropiadamente y no pueden estar amarrados alrededor de la cintura ni hombros.

Ropa de Invierno (Afuera de la escuela) • Las chaquetas o sudaderas de Harvest Preparatory Academy son preferidas durante el uso afuera. • Cualquier otra ropa debe de ser del color del uniforme sin ningún diseño o insignias, con excepción del logo de HPA. Bolsas de Libros/Mochilas • Bolsas de Libro o mochilas no deben demostrar escrituras o imagenes con la única excepción del logo de HPA. • La Administración prefiere bolsas claras, pero no son requeridos. • Podran tener patrones como rayas, estrellas, o puntos, pero ningún signo vil o emblemas inadecuados. • No será permitido que las mochilas sean escritas o dibujadas. POLIZA DE INFRACCION DEl CODIGO DE VESTIMENTA Vestuario inapropiado no está limitado a lo siguiente. Administradores e maestros tienen la discreción para hacer decisiones administrativas sobre ropa o accesorios inadecuados. Esta póliza puede ser ajustada si directrices más estrictas son requeridas, o si las normas distraen el ambiente de aprendizaje. El incumplimiento de las normas del vestimento tendrá como resultado acción disciplinaria de la siguiente manera: Cualquier infracción de las normas de vestimento tendrá como resultado una citación de código de vestuario. • 1 Infracción – Notificación de Uniforme • 2 Infracciones – llamada telefónica a casa • 3 Infracciones – Padres deben traer ropa apropiada y el estudiante serán colocado inmediatamente en ISS. • 4 Infracciones – Padre debe recoger el estudiante de la escuela. Más de una infracción del código de vestuario tendrá como resultado una visita a la oficina. El estudiante tendrá que llamar a sus padres para que le traigan ropa apropiada al código de vestimento. Si el estudiante se va del edificio debido a una infracción de código de vestuario, será considerado una ausencia no-escusada. *Violaciones repetidas pueden ser tratadas gravemente*

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Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook HOURLY CLASS SCHEDULE

2016- 2017 High School Schedule Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Lunch Period 6 Period 7 Period 8

8:15 A.M.-9:07 A.M. 9:08 A.M.-10:00 A.M. 10:01 A.M.-10:53 A.M. 10:54 A.M.-11:47 P.M. 11:48 P.M.-12:41 P. M. 12:42P.M.-1:12 P.M. 1:13 P.M.-2:05 P.M. 2:06 P.M.-2:54 P.M. 2:55 P.M.- 3:36 P.M. 2016- 2017 Middle School Schedule

Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Lunch Period 6 Period 7 Period 8

8:15 A.M.-9:02 A.M. 9:03 A.M.-9:50 A.M. 9:51 A.M.-10:39 A.M. 10:40 A.M.-11:27 P.M. 11:28 A.M.-12:15 P. M. 12:15 P.M.-12:45 P.M. 1:01 P.M.-1:48 P.M. 1:50 P.M.-2:37 P.M. 2:38 P.M.- 3:36 P.M.

ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES It is very important for the high school educational experience to be realized to the fullest and that credits are received for all student efforts. Harvest Preparatory Academy students are expected to attend all classes. Due to the fact that absences occur even for the most diligent of students, an attendance policy is required and in place. The primary responsibility for student attendance rests with parents and students. There is no substitute for actual classroom attendance. Lectures, exercise, academic activities, student discussions, media presentations, lab work and teacher assistance are each vital to academic success and learning. Successful completion of course work at Harvest Preparatory Academy is the student’s ability to meet academic standards and exhibit consistent attendance. Consistent attendance is defined as fewer that five absences in any class during a semester and will be adjusted appropriately for students on compressed semester schedules. Once a student has 3 consecutive days of unexcused absences, a mandatory parent meeting will be held with the appropriate grade level administrator. The student will receive attendance probation and during the probationary period attendance is mandatory. If the student misses another day there will be a hearing with the attendance clerk and the school administrator. Truancy office Once a student has missed 5 consecutive days unexcused, a truancy officer will be sent to the home at a $25.00 expense to the parent(s) / guardian(s).

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Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook DOCUMENTATION OF ABSENSES Since absences do occur, procedures are in place for parents to notify the school regarding student absences. Parents are encouraged to call in, but should realize that a phone call does not absolve the student. Students are held accountable for all absences. Health problems, which cause absences beyond the five per class, per semester, require medical certification. Acceptable documentation includes: • • • •

A medical doctor’s note or an office visit receipt An orthodontist/dentist’s note or office visit receipt Absences excused through the school health office Chronic illness (chronic illness forms are available through the school nurse. Students who have chronic illness forms on file must provide the nurse’s office with appropriate documentation immediately upon returning to school, as well as notifying the attendance office.)

Medical certification must be turned in when the student returns to school. Other absences for which proof is required that may be waived include, but are not limited to: • A death in family (newspaper obituary, funeral home card, death certificate, etc.) • Court appearances when the student is a witness or subpoenaed, but not when the student is the defendant, unless acquitted (copy of court documents or subpoena) • Military appointments (orders, travel forms) • College visits/interviews (valid, dated proof of visit.) Absences in excess of the five-day limit in any class that will not be waived include, but are not limited to: • Family vacations • Illness without a doctor’s visit documentation • Religious exercise/instruction other that those approved in Board Policy • Student Employment • Court dates when the student is the defendant, unless acquitted • Transportation problems (except when the bus is late) • Leaving school without proper permission (considered an unexcused absence or truancy.) • Hunting/fishing trips TARDY POLICY Any student not inside the classroom or present at the designated class area when the class begins is considered tardy; regardless of cause. Time has been built into the schedule to allow students ample time to pass to their next classroom site from any point on campus. Five (5) unexcused tardies will result in an after school detention for a disciplinary purpose. This detention does not “erase” the tardies. PERFECT ATTENDANCE Perfect attendance includes students who are present in each scheduled class every day of the school year. Acceptable absences from class are when students are involved in an authorized school sponsored activity. Any other absence, tardy, or early departure, excused or not, does not constitute perfect attendance. EXCESSIVE ABSENCES Any student who misses more than 5 calendar days will have to make that time up to receive credit. Absences may be considered excessive and sent to truancy, when the number of days exceeds ten percent of the number of required attendance days. A.R.S. 15-802. Students will not receive credit for their courses if their absences for the semester exceed ten percent of the number of required days. These days include unexcused absences, excused absences, unexcused tardies, excused tardies and early departures. Harvest Preparatory Academy is in session for 180 days a school year.

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Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook SATURDAY SCHOOL Saturday School shall provide an alternative to other disciplinary actions currently in use at Harvest Preparatory Academy. Saturday assignments may be made by Building Level Administrators for any infraction of the Student Discipline Code deemed serious enough to warrant such action. Saturday may be used as an alternative to out of school suspension but does not pre-empt the administrations authority to suspend when appropriate. Examples of Offenses: Offenses which could result in a student being assigned to Saturday include but are not limited to the following: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Unexcused Absences Excessive Tardiness Two lunch detentions in the same week. Three or more missing homework assignments. Cutting or skipping class Fighting Insubordination Class disruption Incomplete daily assignments. Use of tobacco products Repeated infraction of school rules. Profanity Vandalism Incitement of others to violence Misbehavior: Student asked to leave because of misconduct during Saturday School will be suspended.

Section A: Two lunch detentions in a week** = 1 after school detention. Any lunch detention thereafter = 1 Saturday school.

Section B: Three missed homework’s in a week** = 1 after school detention. Any missed homework thereafter = 1 Saturday school. **Week defined as Wednesday – Tuesday. Two Referral Offenses committed in Section ‘A’ an section ‘B’ can be combined. Student can violate section 1A and section 1B and be issued Saturday School. To be issued to and enacted by Guidance office. Saturday School will be scheduled as needed during the school year – at least two days notice will be given upon scheduling. The time for Saturday school runs from 8a-12p. Individual assignments may be for all or any portion of this time. More than one day may be assigned depending on the severity of the student’s offense. Rules and expectations of the students will be listed on the Saturday School notice form. Transportation to and from Saturday School is the responsibility of the parent. Unexcused absences from Saturday School will result in suspension. Valid reasons for absence are listed below: • Death in family • Illness verified by a doctor's excuse 16

Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook • Emergencies or serious illness in the family--at the discretion of the principal Any unexcused absence (no-show) or the refusal to serve as assigned will result in the student being suspended from school for 3 days. Saturday School will be rescheduled following suspension. Continued refusal to serve will result in recommendation to the Board for expulsion. This policy does not attempt to do away with suspensions as a viable alternative for discipline when appropriate. Violations such as profanity directed toward a teacher, attacking a teacher, insubordination, willful disobedience, vulgarity, abusive language or other acts which disrupt the educational process or impose direct threats to the safety of others may still necessitate suspension or expulsion. PERMISSION TO LEAVE CAMPUS Harvest Preparatory Academy is a closed campus school. Any student leaving campus during the school day must check out through the attendance office. Permission from parents will normally be required. WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL To withdraw from school, students must have parent/guardian approval. Withdrawal form must be completed in the front office and give registrar 48 hours to prepare documentation. EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS Marking period grades will be used to determine eligibility. Students determined to be academically ineligible at the end of a grading period shall remain ineligible until the requirements of eligibility are met. The minimum ineligibility period is one full calendar week while school is in session (Monday-Sunday.) Following the one week of ineligibility, ineligible students shall be checked weekly for academic progress and shall become eligible the following Monday upon passing all classes. REGULACIONES DE ASISTENCIA Y PROCEDIMIENTOS Es muy importante para la preparatoria que la experiencia educativa sea realizada a la mayor potencia y que los créditos se reciban sean a todos los esfuerzos de el estudiante. Estudiantes de Harvest Preparatory Academy son requeridos asistir a todas las clases. Debido al hecho que ausencias ocurren aún para el más diligente de estudiantes, una póliza de asistencia es requerida y está en lugar. La responsabilidad primaria de asistencia resta en los padres e estudiantes. No hay substituto para la asistencia verdadera de clase. Lecturas, ejercicios, actividades académicas, discusiones de estudiante, presentaciones, el trabajo de laboratorio y ayuda de maestro son esencial al éxito y aprendizaje académico. La terminación exitosa de trabajos en Harvest Preparatory Academia es la capacidad del estudiante de encontrar niveles académicos y exhibir la asistencia consistente. La asistencia consistente es definida como menos de cinco ausencias en cualquier clase durante un semestre y será ajustado apropiadamente para estudiantes con horarios comprimidos de semestre. Una vez que un estudiante tiene 3 días de ausencias no justificadas o 6 retrasos no justificados, una reunión obligatoria de padre será tenida con el apropiado administrador. El estudiante recibirá libertad condicional de asistencia y durante el período de prueba es obligatorio que la asistencia continua. Si el estudiante pierde otro día habrá una audición con la secretaria de asistencia y el administrador de escuela. LA OFICINA DE AUSENTISMO Una vez que el estudiante haya perdido 3 días consecutivos sin justificación, un oficial del ausentismo será enviado al hogar con una cuota de $25.00 gasto a los padres/guardianes. DOCUMENTACION DE AUSENCIAS Ausencias tienden ocurrir, procedimientos están en el lugar para que padres notifiquen la escuela con respecto a las ausencias del estudiante. Los padres son pedidos llamar, pero debe darse cuenta de que una llamada telefónica no absuelve al estudiante. Los estudiantes son responsables por todas las ausencias. Los problemas de salud, que causan más allá de cinco ausencias por clase, por semestre, requieren certificación médica. La documentación aceptable incluye: 17

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Una nota médica del doctor o un recibo de la visita de oficina La nota de un ortodontista/dentista o recibo de la visita de oficina Ausencias que dispensaron por la oficina de salud de la escuela Enfermedad Crónica (formas de enfermedad crónica están disponibles por la enfermera de la escuela. Los estudiantes que tienen formas de enfermedades crónicas en el archivo deben proporcionar documentación a la oficina de la enfermera inmediatamente antes del regreso escolar, así como notificar a la oficina de asistencia).

La certificación médica debe ser entregada en cuanto el estudiante regrese a clases. Otras ausencias que requieren notificación y pueden ser detenidas, pero no es limitado a: • Una muerte en la familia (periodístico necrológico, tarjeta de funeraria, el certificado de defunción, etc.) • Apariencias de Tribunales cuando el estudiante es un testigo o notificó, pero no cuando el estudiante es el acusado, a menos que absuelto (copia de documentos de tribunal o notifica) • Las citas Militares (órdenes, formas de viaje) • Visitas/entrevistas de Colegio (válido, prueba de visita fechada). Las ausencias que excedan más del límite de cinco días en cualquier clase no será justificada, pero no son limitadas a: • Vacaciones de Familia • Enfermedad sin una documentación de visita de doctor • Actividades religiosas/instrucción al menos que estén aprobadas por la póliza de la escuela • El Empleo de Estudiante • Las fechas del Tribunal cuando el estudiante es el acusado, a menos que absuelto • Los problemas de Transporte (excepto cuando el autobús llega tarde) • Dejando la escuela sin permiso apropiado (se considera una ausencia o falta sin excusa). • Los viajes de cacería/pesca POLIZA DE TARDANZA Cualquier estudiante que se encuentre fuera del área designada cuando la clase empiece se considerara tarde; sin tener en cuenta la causa. El horario ha sido modificado para permitir a los estudiantes, suficiente tiempo para ir a su próxima clase de cualquier punto en la escuela. 5 tardanzas sin excusa tendrán como resultado detención después de clase para propósito disciplinario. Esta detención no “borra” las tardanzas. ASISTENCIA PERFECTA Asistencia perfecta incluye estudiantes que estén presentes en cada horario de clase todos los días del año escolar. Las ausencias son aceptables cuando el estudiante está participando en actividades autorizada y patrocinada por la escuela. Cualquier ausencia, tardanza, o salida temprana, disculpada o no disculpada no constituye a asistencia perfecta. AUSENCIAS EXCESIVAS Cualquier estudiante que pierda más de 5 días del calendario tendrá que recuperar ese tiempo para recibir crédito. Las ausencias podrían considerarse excesivas y ser enviadas al absentismo escolar, cuando el número de días excede el 10 por ciento del número de días de asistencia. A.R.S. 15-802. Los estudiantes no recibirán crédito para sus cursos si sus ausencias para el semestre exceden el 10 por ciento del número de días necesarios. Estos días incluyen ausencias sin excusas, ausencias justificadas, tardes sin excusa, tardes justificadas y salidas tempranas. Harvest Preparatory Academy está en la sesión durante 180 días un año escolar.

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Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook Harvest Preparatory Student Code of Conduct Discipline NO STUDENT HAS THE RIGHT TO IMPEDE THE EDUCATION OF ANOTHER STUDENT pursuant to A.R.S. 15-841.

Discipline Chart

5 Steps for Middle School Disciplinary Process Verbal Warning Buddy Room Lunch Detention Phone Call Home Referral

Level III-K-12 Chief School Official

Long-Term Suspension/Expuls ion/Corporal Punishment

Level II K-5 & 6-8 Admin

ISS/After School Detention/Lunch Detention/Parent Notification. After 3rd Sanction at a level the student will be disciplined at the next level. Referr al

Level I Teacher

5 Steps for High School Disciplinary Process

Level II 9-12 Admin

Verbal Warning Lunch Detention Buddy Room Phone Call Home Referral *Students will not be sent out of class with an office referral. The Guidance office will call them once an Administrator is schedule with the student. Teacher Interventions of Level 1 student behavior at HPA The following interventions are arranged more or less in the order to be taken. As you undertake an intervention, document in specific terms the student behavior and all the steps you take to address the behavior. This documentation will be essential if a situation eventually involves parents/guardians and school personnel. NOTE: Teacher will skip steps 1-4 and immediately forward student and case documentation to the Student Services Office (Discipline/Guidance) for an infraction of the Code of Conduct/Student Handbook deemed beyond the level of classroom discipline.

A. Pupils shall comply with the rules, pursue the required course of study and submit to the authority of the teachers, the administrators and the governing board. A teacher may send a pupil to the principal's office in order to maintain effective discipline in the classroom. If a pupil is sent to the principal's office pursuant to this subsection, the principal shall employ appropriate discipline management techniques that are consistent with rules adopted by the school governing board. A teacher may remove a pupil from the classroom if either of the following conditions exists: B. The teacher has documented that the pupil has repeatedly interfered with the teacher's ability to communicate effectively with the other pupils in the classroom or with the ability of the other pupils to learn. C. The teacher has determined that the pupil's behavior is so unruly, disruptive or abusive that it seriously interferes with the teacher's ability to communicate effectively with the other pupils in the classroom or with the ability of the other pupils to learn. HPA follows an assertive plan for controlling student behavior. The consequences for inappropriate behavior are clearly identified and enforced. The classroom teachers use a systematic, assertive discipline plan that is posted in the classrooms and reviewed with students on the first day of class. 19

Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook Consistency is important. The overall plan establishes firm and consistent limits for students. The program also establishes a positive educational environment for both student and teacher. Every effort is made to establish positive reinforcements that can be applied to individual students as well as classrooms. Referrals to Guidance Office Upon a referral to the disciplinary office a decision is rendered to determine whether or not the school administrator, administrative designee and/or school director will administrate hearing. Parents and/or Guardian(s) will be notified via phone and/or in writing during the course of the disciplinary process. The discipline office, school administrator, administrative designee and/or school director will review all teacher records to determine clarity, thoroughness and preparation for disciplinary action. Hearings will result in following actions/sanctions to be applied separately or in appropriate combination: a) Counseling. b) Detention (after school hours; of varying periods of time). c) Reprimand: (written notice of disciplinary actions taken). d) Probationary status: (inclusive of loss of specified privileges). e) Referral to Director: (with recommendation for immediate level of higher sanction inclusive of suspension, expulsion, corporal punishment, and/or arrest by police department) f) Parental notification Referrals to Chief School Official The school Chief School Officialand /or designee has authority to immediately issue highest levels of sanctions (referenced above); in cases involving students previously assigned detentions, Director requires that student has already served a maximum of 3 detentions prior to adjudicating case.) Parents and/or Guardian(s) will be notified via phone and/or in writing during the course of the disciplinary process. Infractions or disruptions listed below (but not limited to the following) are considered severe by school personnel and may warrant immediate teacher or administrative intervention. Expulsion, suspension, or corporal punishment A.R.S. 15-843 may result upon the first incident with parental notification. Local law enforcement may be notified when required. • Defiance of authority • Assault; Verbal or physical threat, sexual abuse/harassment, bullying, cyber-bullying or action against another person. • Profanity; Verbal, Written, or visual displays of obscenities including vulgar language. • Fighting; Including horseplay and /or roughhousing that could result in injury. • Drugs; Using, possessing or selling any dangerous, illegal or look-alike drugs, paraphernalia, non-approved prescription drugs, or over the counter medications. • Alcohol; Abuse or possessing any alcoholic or look-alike alcoholic beverages. • Tobacco; Using or possessing any tobacco or tobacco products. • Gambling; Wagering or betting money or other stakes on outcome of any activity. • Theft; stealing property of another person or of the school. • Criminal damage to school property (i.e. graffiti, broken desk, etc) • Weapons/ dangerous Items; Bringing items to school that are considered dangerous, knives and other sharp objects. Including look-alike items. • Cheating; Forgery /plagiarism. • Truancy;leaving campus without authorization. • Property damage. • Extortion;obtaining something by illegal threats. • Selling or trading cards of any kind. • Gang activity or Association. • Harassment and/or Sexual Harassment • Arson • Fireworks; Possessions of explosive devices are prohibited. • Misuse of computers; Use of computer for other than intended academic use. 20

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Public displays of affection; Kissing, hugging or other forms of public displays of affection is prohibited. Throwing objects; Throwing balloons, food, ice or other objects is prohibited. Loitering Injury prone or unhealthy behavior; Behavior such as but not to, pushing, shoving, climbing on buildings, riding skateboards, spitting, is prohibited. Violations of Statutes; Any act that is a violation of any local, state, or federal statute and is under school jurisdiction.

Definitions Gang Activity or Association By definition, a gang is a group of three or more people who meet for anti-social or illegal activity. This includes recognized gangs and/or groups who gather to mimic gang activity. As per A.R.S. 13-105, an individual to whom two of the following apply is considered gang association: • Self – Proclamation • Witness testimony or official statement • Written or electronic correspondence • Paraphernalia or photographs • Tattoos • Clothing or colors • Any other indicia of street gang membership. Students engaging in gang activities, such as flashing gang signs, wearing gang clothing, distributing gang messages, or gang initiation, will be recommended for suspension and/or expulsion. Defiance of Authority Defiance of authority includes but is not limited to the following student actions. • Engagement in conduct that is disorderly, i.e., intentionally causing public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm, or recklessly causing a risk. • Engagement in conduct that is insubordinate, i.e., failing to comply with lawful directions of a teacher, school administrator, or other school official/employee in charge of a student. • Causes endangerment to the safety, morals, health, or welfare of others by any act. • Has a record of excessive absenteeism. • Is believed to have or actually committed a crime. • Engagement in conduct volatile towards the governing body’s rules and regulations for the maintenance of public order on school property. Criminal Damage and Graffiti If you damage property, you will be held accountable. If you recklessly damage property, it is called criminal damage. Criminal damages as defined by Arizona State Law (A.R.S. 13-1602 A&B) may be a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the amount of damage. In many cases you and your parents are responsible for paying for damages. Defacing property is also considered criminal damages. This includes marking, scratching or painting of property that does not belong to you and without the owner’s permission. Painting graffiti is breaking the law. Detention: Students may be assigned detention for violations of school rules and regulations. The campus detention program may consist of one or more hours after school for a minimum of one day and a maximum of six weeks as assigned. Students who fail to attend assigned detentions may be suspended. Parents/guardians will be given prior notice of the detention and the reasons(s) for it. The transportation department may sanction according to their guidelines for incidents under their supervision. Suspension: Students may be suspended from class or school only by school officials granted this power by the Governing Board (A.R.S. 15-843/I). Any suspension of more than five days must be approved by the Governing Board at an official meeting. Students who are suspended out of school are marked absent. A suspension for longer than five days may extend into subsequent semesters. 21

Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook Students who have been suspended out of school may not be on the campus for any reason, without prior approval from the school administration or they will be cited for trespassing. Students may make up work for credit but may not participate in or attend extra-curricular activities until midnight of the final date of suspension. Expulsion: Students may be expelled from school only by the Governing Board (A.R.S. 15-342.1). Expulsion is the exclusion of a student from Harvest Preparatory Academy. Students who have been expelled from Harvest Preparatory Academy cannot re-enroll at Harvest Preparatory Academy without Board approval. Self-Defense: It is the policy of Harvest Preparatory Academy that physical force is avoided if at allpossible. Under some circumstances, however, physical force is justified. Physical force is never justified in response to verbal provocation alone or after the initial user of physical force has stopped using physical force. In cases which are determined to be mutual combat situations, all students involved will be disciplined regardless of who actually initiated the fight. For thepurposes of this Student Code of Conduct, physical force is not illegal, when a review of the evidence determines that physical force is immediately necessary to protect the student or another person against another's use or attempted use of unlawful physical force. Due process for expulsion All HPA students are entitled to due process. This means that students must: 1. Be informed of accusations against them. 2. Have explained to them the factual basis for the accusations. 3. Have a chance to produce and explain any facts regarding their denials, including presentation of witnesses. Reasonable Restraint Employees, while acting within the scope of their duties and responsibilities, may exercise the amount of physical restraint reasonable and necessary to protect the safety of students and/or themselves. A.R.S. 15-843 Search and Seizure HPA reserves the right to search and seize (school or personal property) when there is a reasonable belief that there exists some material or matter which is detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the students or employees. This includes written material containing inappropriate subject matter. School authorities will seize illegal items or other possessions reasonably determined to be a threat to the health, safety, or security of any person. Items that are used to disrupt or interfere with the educational process may be removed from students’ possession.Items seized by the school may be held by the school, returned to parents, or turned over to the appropriate law enforcement agency. The school will maintain records of items seized and their disposition. Care of School Property by Students Each student is expected to take pride in the physical appearance of the school. Teachers and students should be observant at all times to prevent damage or destruction of school property. Any marking or marring of school property should be reported to the office at once. Students are responsible for items assigned to or checked out by them. They are responsible for their own behavior in using the facilities of HPA. Good citizenship demands that the property of the school be cared for in a conscientious way. Teachers make every effort to demonstrate for their students’ proper care of the school’s facilities and classroom property. Please support this responsible attitude with us. Parents are legally and financially responsible for damages caused to school property including textbooks, computers or resources taken home by students for the completion of school projects or lessons. Parents are required to provide cover slips for all books used by their students. Signing the verification of acknowledgement located in the front of this Handbook signifies the parent’s agreement to 22

Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook this policy and to pay for damages to school property, including textbooks, computer, and resources, caused by their student. Personal Items Items being used on school property during the instructional day will be immediately confiscated and will only be released to the parent. Personal items include but are not limited to: cell phones, MP3 players, IPods, IPads and digital cameras. Please note that HPA is not responsible for the theft or loss of any personal items. Cell phones Students may have possession of cell phones on school property and at school-sponsored activities. Students may NOT turn on or use their cell phones on school grounds until the end of the official instructional day. Exceptions will be accommodated only in life safety emergencies. It is a student’s responsibility to ensure that their cell phones are turned off and out of sight during the instructional day. Any student who violates the above rules is subject to disciplinary action according to the Student Code of Conduct. *The school is not responsible for items stolen or damaged on school property (bus, classroom, cafeteria, etc). The owner assumes all risks for cell phones and personal property brought to school* *Cell phones will be confiscated and be released only to a parent/legal guardian with proper identification from the student services office and a written notification of said violations* Security To help promote a safe environment, security cameras may be in use in public areas. Security personnel are also employed for the primary purpose of securing the school environment from outsiders and promoting safe behavior. Drugs, Tobacco and Alcohol Use HPA is a Drug-Free Campus. Any student who sells, gives, possesses, uses, is involved with, or under the influence of narcotics, dangerous and illicit drugs, or alcohol in or on the school property shall: 1) Receive a suspension from school and recommendations for long-term counseling, or expulsion. Determination of will be based on the results of investigation. 2) Be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency for violations. Adults and visitors are expected to abide by the same standards. Arizona law forbids use of tobacco products on school property and may impose up to a $300.00 fine for violations. Displays of Affection Displays of affection including but not limited to kissing and holding hands are prohibited on school grounds. Infractions will result in disciplinary action according to the disciplinary tier system. Record of Student Violations All violations of the Student Code of Conduct by a student will be maintained in his/her file while a student is in School. Use of Police It is the philosophy and belief of the administration that the responsibility for dealing with student discipline rests within the Professional Learning Community (PLC). Thus, efforts will be made to handle such problems in-house according to the policies and procedures established by the School Administration. However, when violations of state laws or municipal ordinances occur, or when students or parents refuse to work within the established policies of the School, or where security of person or property appears to be in jeopardy, the administration will not hesitate to call the police and initiate arrest and prosecution proceedings. In accord with statute, violations of this policy do not include either of the following: 1) Customary athletic events, contests or competitions that are sponsored by an educational institution. 2) Any activity or conduct that furthers the goals of a legitimate education curriculum, a legitimate extracurricular program or a legitimate military training program. 23

Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook All students, teachers and staff shall take responsible measures within the scope of their individual authority to prevent violations of this policy.

FIRE AND EMERGENCY DRILLS Fire and emergency drills are held at irregular intervals 10 or more times throughout the school year. When drills are held, it is important for all students, staff, and visitors to: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Check the directions posted near each room’s exit. Follow the instructions of the teachers. Walk. Do not talk. Move quickly and quietly to the designated area. Teachers will take registers/roll sheet and student emergency cards, search classrooms for straggling students and lock classroom door.

EMERGENCY PLAN HPA has an C.E.R.T. (CommunityEmergency Response Team), set in place for emergencies responses and evacuations. With mandated policies and procedures; that are reviewed annually. ACADEMICS REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION In order to earn a diploma through Harvest Preparatory Academy, regular education students are subject to graduation requirements that include credit requirements and competency testing requirements adopted by the State Board of Education. All graduation requirements must be met before students are allowed to participate in commencement exercises. Graduation requirements for regular education students are outlined below. CREDIT REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of twenty-five point (25) units of credit are required for high school graduation. • English Four Credits (4) • Mathematics Four Credits (4) • *Pre-Algebra does not apply towards this total. • Science Three Credits (3) • US/AZ History One Credit (1) • World History One Credit (1) • Government One Half Credit (½) • Economics One Half Credit (½) • Fine Arts/CTE One Credit (1) • Elective Credits Seven Credits (7) • Health/ P.E One Credit (1) Foreign Language

Two Credits

(2) (*for university admittance)

*Graduation requirements may be met through courses in the required or elective subjects at a community college or university. If the course is for required credit, the course must be at a higher level than the course taught in the school attended by the student. If the course is for elective credit, the level of the course must be equal or higher than the level of a high school course.

CREDIT RESTRICTIONS Any course completed at less than a D average will receive no credit. Each child’s transcript will be reviewed at the end of each semester to determine if requirements are being met and education can continue at Harvest Preparatory Academy. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher (C Average) and be in good academic standing all year long. Students that do not remain in good academic standing, must find alternative ways to receive credit; such as but not limited to Arizona Virtual Academy, Prima Vera, AWC. 24

Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook COMPETENCY TEST REQUIREMENTS (AIMS) In accordance to A.R.S.15-701.01 each student shall demonstrate accomplishment of the standards adopted bythe Arizona State Board of Education and pass each of the sections of therequired competency tests.A student who fails to achieve a passing score on the Arizona State Board ofEducation required competency test in reading, writing, and mathematicsassessment for high school graduation during their cohort graduation school year may graduate with acertificate of completion (not a diploma)if the student meets the alternative graduation requirements outlined in regulation and established inA.R.S. 15-701.01.In accordance to A.R.S. 15-701.02 the Superintendent shall implement the alternativegraduation requirements as defined by the Arizona State Board including theappeals process as defined in regulation. • An out-of-state transfer student is not required to pass the competency test to graduate if the student has successfully passed a statewide assessment test on state adopted standards that are substantially equivalent to the Arizona State Board Adopted Academic Standards.* STUDENTS WITH INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLANS/SECTION 504 PLANS Completion of graduation requirements for special education students who do not met the required units of credit shall be determined on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the special education course of study and the individualized education program of the student. Graduation requirements established by the District Governing Board maybe met by a student as defined in A.R.S. 15-701.01 and A.A.C. R7-2-302. Students with individualized education plans must show significant growth from the first compensatory testing date to their last. The IEP team will discuss and determine the level of augmentation for the th student, the 12 grade year of the student’s schooling. As per A.R.S. 15-731, these competency tests shall be administered to students in a manner prescribed in the student’s individualized education program, and the school shall make specific and appropriate accommodations for students with individualized education programs. ADMISSION TO COMMUNITY COLLEGES Anyone 17 years or older ( under the age of 17 must receive permission from the college) may attend the community colleges.The Community Guest Program permits qualified high school students toregister for community college courses while in high school. Application forms andinformation are available through the Student Services office.Community college credit may apply toward high school required and/orelective credit with prior approvalfrom the Chief School Official COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students must have at least one of the following to be admitted without conditions: • Unweighted 3.0 GPA average • Class Rank in the top 25% of their class • Minimum ACT composite score of 22 • Minimum SAT I combined score of 1040 TEST INFORMATION The ACT and SAT college entrance examinations are the two most frequentlyused college admissions tests. Arizona universities accept both tests. ACT – American College Test – The test is divided into four subject areas: • English Usage • Mathematics • Science Reasoning • Reading *Requires approximately four hours to complete* 25

Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook SAT – Scholastic Aptitude Test – The test is divided into two parts: • Mathematics • Verbal Reasoning • Writing Component *Requires approximately four hours to complete* High School Student Services Office Students are invited to seek the services of the student servicesstaff concerning schooland personal matters. In order to schedule a visit with a student service provider, students areencouraged to come to the High School Office before school, at lunch and after school toschedule appointments. Student servicesstaff is available to provide educational, vocationaland personal/academic guidance services to students. Parents are encouraged to contact the High School Office when questions orconcerns arise. REPORT CARDS/PROGRESS REPORTS Report cards will be mailed home at the end of each semester and progress report each quarter, so that parents and students may monitor grades, school attendance, and eligibility for extra-curricular activities. All end of year balances must be paid in full for report cards/transcripts to be released. Payments must be made in the form of a money order or cash only. Clubs, Sports and Activities Eligibility -- To participate in any extracurricular activity or to represent Harvest Preparatory Academy, a student must maintain a “C” average with no D’s or “F’s” or suspensions. Extracurricular activities include, but are not limited to, sports, clubs, student council, etc. • Clubs must have a faculty member sponsor and support the mission of the school. Membership of clubs is limited to students. • Parents or guardians must give written permission for their child’s participation in any extracurricular activity. th th • For grades 6 -12 , a copy of a physician’s physical and physician approval will be required for participation in any athletic related extracurricular activity at Harvest Preparatory Academy (I86095 A.G.O.). OTHER PROGRAMS Information about other programs, including the Gifted Program, Special Education, Title I, English Learner Program, and Summer School are available in the Student Services Office. ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION Harvest Preparatory Academy requires English to be spoken by all students and staff during the school day. All children in Arizona public schools shall be taught in English and all children shall be placed in English language classrooms. A.R.S. 15-752. HEALTH OFFICE The school health office is open during school hours to provide health information, dispense physician/parent-approved medications and provide first aid tostudents. The health office should always be consulted in cases of injury during the schoolday. The health office is the only person authorized to permit a student to go home duringthe school day due to illness. Medicines * These requirements are made for the protection of all children.* State law rigidly controls dispensing medication to children by a health professional. Therefore, please be advised that HPA will only administer prescription medication in its original container. Also, said medication will be dispensed by a staff member identified by the administrator, not a registered nurse (RN) as described in A.R.S. 15-344.

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Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook “Administration” of a prescription medication means the giving of a single dose of medication or the giving of a treatment package in its original container. When students must take medication at school, either by a physician’s order (prescription medication) or by parent request (non-prescription medication), the following procedure must be utilized: 1. A medication form provided by HPA must be completed and signed by the parent prior to dispensing any medication. 2. Medication must be delivered to the health care professional in the original prescription bottle or over the-counter container, by the parent or guardian. 3. The prescription label must have the student’s name, current date, and name of medication, dosage, and the time to be given. 4. If dosages should change while the child is on the medication, the school must have written documentation from the doctor or pharmacy before the new dose can be administered. 5. The dosage of a non-prescription medication must be within the manufacturer’s recommendation as printed on the label. 6. Medicines needing refrigeration must be left in the health office during the dates to be dispensed and the parent should keep a needed amount at home. This will assure that medicines are properly preserved and lessen the chance of breakage of a bottle. 7. Only HPA staff may keep and administer medication on field trips. NO CHILD MAY CARRY MEDICATION ON THEM.This includes over the counter and physician prescribed medication. Students are allowed to carry inhalers only if they are prescribed to the student by a physician. Medicines brought to the school and not meeting necessary requirements will not be dispensed and will be locked in the health office until a parent complies with the above procedures or takes the medicine home. It is required that medication be brought to the school by the parent. FOOD SERVICES Students may bring their own meals from home, or may purchase a hot breakfast and/or lunch provided by the HPA Food Services Department. Meals will be charged to your student’s lunch account, which you may pay at the elementary front office. All meals served by the HPA Cafeteria are designed to be healthy, complete meals and are computer-analyzed to ensure their nutritional value. Information on the school lunch program, as well as applications for Free or Reduced-Price meals, can be found by contacting the school office year-round. Meals brought from home CANNOT include any items that are banned from school. A list of items that are "Specifically Prohibited" can be found in our School Wellness Policy, on page 25 of this handbook. This includes all fast food, all candy, all gum, all caffeine & energy drinks, and all "Flamin' Hot" chips. Any banned foods brought to school by students will be confiscated immediately. If you would like to apply for your student to receivea free or reduced lunch meals please pick up an application at Open House in August or in your student’s ‘First Day Packet’.Applications must be returned properly in order for them to process and charges to not occur on your student’s account.If an account is delinquent a meal will NOT be served until the account is brought current. While in the cafeteria at meal times, students are expected to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Walk in the cafeteria, and not run or bump other students. Follow their teacher into the cafeteria with the rest of the class. If eating a cafeteria meal, wait in line with their other classmates. Not cut ahead of other students in line. Not roughhouse or play around while in line. Use appropriate language at all times. Sit with the rest of their class during lunchtime to eat their meal. Stay in the cafeteria at all times until given permission by a teacher or staff member to leave. Wait for their teacher's permission before leaving the cafeteria to go out to the playground. 27

Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook 10. Not play with the basketball hoops, the Discovery Gym area, or any other items in the cafeteria during meal times. *Students who eat a nutritious breakfast and lunch perform better in school. They are more alert and less likely to react negatively to difficulties and challenges. They are more likely to be positively involved in after school activities such as clubs and sports, which are also linked to higher academic performance. They are less likely to spend after school time in front of the television and more likely to do their homework. Adolescent brains and bodies are still growing and developing during the high school years. Nutrition plays a big part in their potential success. We encourage you to talk to your children about the benefits of eating a healthy lunch every day.* Lunch Account Policy HPA does not allow students to charge meals to their account. Children who do not have a pre-paid balance on their account will not be served lunch. Children are required to have a meal account or cash at breakfast and/or lunch time. Meal accounts may be updated in the cafeteria or at the Elementary office. The cost of meals are as follows: Breakfast Lunch

$1.00 $2.25

Reduced Price Breakfast $0.30 Lunch $0.40 **Reduced lunches are available for qualifying students.** We encourage all families to fill out a ‘Free and Reduced Meal Price Application Form’. Applications are always on hand in the office and available online at www.lunchapplication.com. The process is confidential. We ask that you please make prior arrangements for payment as balances need to be updated on a weekly basis if necessary. Parents will be notified if lunch charges are not paid in a timely manner. If a lunch charges accrue to more than $15.00 per household account, the student will be placed on our ‘Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich List’ until payment arrangements have been made. Payments can also be made online at www.lunchprepay.com. Contact the school office for more details on HPA’s online payment options. TRANSPORTATION (Bus, Van or Car) HPA is not provided transportation funds like other traditional public school; therefore, bus transportation is a privilege provided to students and is only provided if available to students who live more than 1 ½ miles from school. Students must present their I.D. to board the bus and must comply with all regulations. Failure to comply may result in loss of bus privileges.

1. Students must enter and leave the bus at school loading zones and at bus stops in an orderly fashion and in accordance with instructions. This requires passengers to : • Proceed quietly and quickly but carefully, using the handrails. • Not to crowd or push. • Show due regard to the safety of others. • Use only their assigned bus stop unless permission is authorized in advance by the school administration. 2. Students must cross the road 10 feet (5 giant steps) in front of the bus. Crossing the road behind the bus is dangerous and prohibited. 3. Students should not carry onto the bus: • Alcohol, tobacco, drugs or any other controlled substance. • Animals, insects, nuisance items, hazardous materials or weapons. • No food, drinks, candy, gum or toys. 28

Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook • No balloons or large stuffed animals 4. Students must remain seated while the bus is in motion. They should: • Go directly to a seat upon entering the bus. • Sit facing forward with feet placed in front and belongings on the lap and between the feet. • Remain seated until the bus has stopped. 5. Students must not obstruct the aisle or emergency exits with any object. • The aisles must remain clear. • Books and other property such as musical instruments and athletic equipment must be controlled and secured by the passengers at all times. 6. Students must remain quiet and not distract the driver. They should: • Refrain from shouting, using profane language or engaging in boisterous activity. • Refrain from talking with the driver while the bus is in motion, except in an emergency. • Students who must talk should whisper. 7. Students shall not extend arms or other parts of the body out of the windows • No objects shall protrude through an open window • Students should not adjust windows unless authorized by the driver 8. Students shall not throw litter or other objects while riding the bus • Shooting paper wads or other material is prohibited. • No throwing objects at any time. 9. Students should not destroy or damage any part of the school bus. They should: • Refrain from eating or drinking on the bus • Keep feet off the seats • Keep sharp objects off the upholstery 10. No pencils or pens in hands or sticking out of backpacks or pockets. Students provided with transportation must ride the bus daily. If a student is provided with an alternative transportation on a consistent basis, busprivileges will be revoked and given to a student on the waiting list. Please note that allparents willberequired to sign a transportation agreement at the beginning of the year. HPA realizes that there are times when emergencies arise and you will need to pick your student up, rather than have your student ride the bus for that day. HPA asks that you please call the elementary office no later than 12:00 PM. This will allow ample time for HPA staff to notify all necessary departments that your student will not be riding the bus for the day. If a call is received after 12:00 PM, there will be no guarantee that all the necessary departments will be notified and that the child will be given the message in time for him/her not to ride the bus. Temporary bus passes for students riding the bus for one time usage or a different bus, will not be guaranteed. It is based on space availability per bus. STUDENT VEHICLES Cars – School entrances and exits are marked for entering and exiting on the north campus parking lot. Drivers are not to exceed 15 miles per hour near the campus and 5 miles per hour in the parking lot. Permits – A school issued parking permit is required to park on campus during the school day for all students. A permit must be approved by an administrator at a cost of $10 per semester. Permits may be denied by administration at the time of application. Proof of insurance and vehicle registration must be provided at the time of application. Failure to adhere to campus driving and parking regulations could result in the revocation of parking privileges. VISITOR POLICY Parents are encouraged to observe their students’ classes, join them for lunch, and take an active part in their education. For reasons of safety, parents are required to report to the office, sign in with a valid ID as either a visitor or a volunteer when on campus. While on campus, parents are asked to demonstrate respect for school rules, including not smoking or bringing alcoholic beverages on campus, and dressing modestly. Please leave small children at home when visiting classrooms. Young children distract both students and visitors. Siblings under the age of 18 and friends of students are not permitted to visit classes. Please avoid conferencing with the teacher during classroom visits. Remember, visits should not disrupt 29

Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook the academic learning process. Teachers are expected to conduct class as usual. Administrators may refuse anyone a visitor pass. Any person found on school grounds without permission will be considered a trespasser and subject toschool violation regulations. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION School Report Card Please note that the School Report Card can be found on the ADE web site at www.ade.az.gov or may be reviewed at the school office. Resumes of all teachers are kept on file at the front desk for viewing. SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES HPA provides special education services for students with disabilities. The special education department meets all federal and state requirements. Special Education Policies and Procedures are available for review in the ElementaryOffice. OTHER SERVICES HPA is an English Language Acquistion immersion school and in accordance with the provisions of A.R.S. 15-753, HPA will conduct home language surveys of all students to identify the number of students who have a primary home language other than English. Individual languageand English Language Programs meeting the requirements of A.R.S 15-756.01 and 15-756.11 will be implemented for those meeting program guidelines. For Confidentiality & Child Find/Arizona Child Intervention (See Appendix A). Fundraising Policy Fundraising activities, if carefully and discreetly controlled, can be worthwhile to students and help them acquire experience in the free enterprise system. Fundraising activities are acceptable, subject to the following conditions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

All fundraising activities must have prior approval of the school. Students are not to be released from school classes for fundraising purposes. All state and school bookkeeping policies and procedures must be followed. All fundraising activities must be approved by the school’s administration. All funds must be turned in to the office at the end of the each day. Money must not be left in classrooms overnight. (The office staff is required to count money or make deposits for class fundraisers or events.) 6. Classrooms will be requirement to raise a minimum of $1,000 per classrooms; unused funds will be carried over with the cohort. Field Trips HPA has a reset plan for fieldtrips that is set per cohort. Fieldtrips are aligned with Arizona State or Common Core Career and Readiness Standards. Please see your students filed trip advisor for details about their cohort field trips. STUDENT CONCERNS, COMPLAINTS, AND GRIEVANCES Students may present a complaint or grievance regarding one (1) or more of the following: • Violation of the student's constitutional rights. • Denial of an equal opportunity to participate in any program or activity for whichthe student qualifies not related to the student's individual capabilities. • Discriminatory treatment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, nationalorigin, or disability. • Harassment of the student by another person. 30

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Intimidation by another student. Bullying by another student. Concern for the student's personal safety. Provided that: o The topic is not the subject of disciplinary or other proceedings under otherpolicies and regulations of this School, and… o The procedure shall not apply to any matter for which the method of review isprescribed by law, or the Governing Board is without authority to act. The guidelines to be followed are: o The accusation must be made within thirty (30) calendar days of the time thestudent knew or should have known that there were grounds for thecomplaint/grievance. o The complaint/grievance shall be made only to a school administrator. o The person receiving the complaint will gather information for the complaintform. o All allegations shall be reported with the necessary particulars asdetermined by the Administrator and subsequently forwarded to the School Director. o The person receiving the complaint shall preserve the confidentiality of thesubject, disclosing it only to the appropriate school administrator or next higheradministrative supervisor or as otherwise required by law.

Any question concerning whether the complaint/grievance falls within this policy shall bedetermined by the School Director. Complaints by middle or high school students may be made only by the students on theirown behalf. A parent or guardian may initiate the complaint process on behalf of anelementary school student under this policy. A complaint/grievance may be withdrawn at any time. Once withdrawn, the process cannot be reopened if the resubmission is longer than thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the occurrence of the alleged incident. False or unproven complaintdocumentation shall not be maintained. Retaliatory or intimidating acts against any student who has made a complaint under this policy and its corresponding regulations, or against a student who has testified, assisted or participated in any manner in an investigation relating to a complaint or grievance, are specifically prohibited and constitute grounds for a separate complaint. Knowingly submitting a false report under this policy shall subject the student todiscipline up to and including suspension or expulsion. Where disciplinary action isnecessary pursuant to any part of this policy, relevant School policies shall be followed. STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES School Jurisdiction: Students are responsible for their conduct from the timethey leave home until they return home. When on a school trip, students shall be heldresponsible for items on their person, in their luggage, or any items found in their room.All students enrolled, without regard to age, are responsible for their conductunder all the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct. The Administration reserves the right to take action involving student conductregardless of where or when said action takes place if the student brings discredit uponthe school, staff, or the student body. WELLNESS POLICY Harvest Preparatory Academy recognizes and appreciates our role in contributing to the general health and well-being of every student who attends our school. The Academy strives to ensure all students have access to the most nutritious meals possible, while attaining proper education as to the importance of good health and physical activity in the development, both mentally and physically, of every young person. Healthy eating and physical activity are demonstrably linked to reduced risk for mortality and the development of many chronic diseases as adults, and the Academy recognizes that the importance of teaching these habits is just as vital as any other knowledge that can be attained within our classrooms.

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Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook To ensure the health and well-being for all students, Harvest Preparatory Academy and its entire staff shall promote and monitor student wellness according to this policy. School Nutrition Regulations All foods available to the students during the school day shall meet the Arizona Nutrition Standards (ANS). The ANS have been developed by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE), based on health guidelines developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In accordance with the National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act, schools are required by law to follow these guidelines in all aspects of operation, including but not limited to: food services, classroom education, student events and all other activities that involve students during the normal school hours. At a minimum, all competitive food or beverages sold or served on the school grounds of elementary schools, middle schools and junior high schools during the school day must meet the nutritional standards and exemptions to the nutrition standards. Competitive Food Standards A competitive food item must meet at least one of the general standards and meet all the competitive food nutrient standards as outlined. Competitive Food General Standards An allowable competitive food item would be required to: • Be a grain product that contains 50 percent or more whole grains by weight or have as the first ingredient a whole grain; or • Have as the first ingredient one of the non-grain major food groups: fruits, vegetables, dairy or protein foods (meat, beans, poultry, seafood, eggs, nuts, seeds, etc.); or • Be a combination food that contains ¼ cup of fruit and/or vegetable; or • For the period through June 30, 2016, contain 10 percent of the Daily Value of a nutrient of public health concern based on the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans (i.e., calcium, potassium, vitamin D or dietary fiber). Competitive Food Nutrient Standards Non-NSLP/SBP entrees (including accompaniments): • < 36% of total calories from fat o Exempt items § Reduced fat cheese (including part-skim mozzarella) § Nuts and seeds and nut/butters § Products consisting of only dried fruit with nuts and/or seeds with no added nutritive sweeteners or fat § Seafood with no added fat • < 10% of total calories from saturated fat o Exempt items § Reduced fat cheese (including part-skim mozzarella) § Nuts and seeds and nut/butters § Products consisting of only dried fruit with nuts and/or seeds with no added nutritive sweeteners or fat • 0 grams of trans fat < 0.5g per portion) Specifically Prohibited Foods and Beverages • All candy and any food where sugar is the primary ingredient • All chips & foods covered in red “Flamin’ Hot” powder (Hot Cheetos, Hot Fritos, etc) • All caffeine and energy drinks, including coffee and soda • All carbonated beverages, including carbonated waters • All “fast food” (foods prepared by another restaurant or commercial kitchen) All meals served to the students during the normal meal service hours shall strive to meet or exceed all of these nutritional guidelines, as well as those within the Child Nutrition Act and the National School Lunch Act. This includes breakfast, all lunches, the After School Care program and the Summer Food program. Any questions regarding school meals and their nutritional content should be directed to the Food Services Coordinator. 32

Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook Any foods not meeting the above standards (and any changes that are made to the Arizona Nutrition Standards in the future) may not be served to students during the school day. This shall include all meals, any snacks served in the classroom or during any After School program, and all special events held both on campus and away from campus during normal school hours. Any food sold by classes, students and/or teachers for a fundraiser, or that is given to students for any other reason must meet the Arizona Nutrition Standards listed above. Food must be approved by the School Administration before being sold or given to students. Outside Food Regulations Harvest Preparatory Academy strives to provide the healthiest environment possible for our students, and encourages our parents to assist in the process by sending their child to school with healthy, nutritious snacks in lunches brought from home. Students may not have candy, gum or caffeinated drinks on campus (including soda and coffee). Chips will be allowed from home, but only in small portions within a packed lunch and baked chips will be encouraged over fried (Hot Cheetos, and other chips coated in red “Flamin’ Hot” coating, are NOT allowed). Foods brought from home that are not allowed on campus will be immediately confiscated. Meals will no longer be allowed to be delivered to a child at lunch time. The Academy has found that this practice was being misused and was raising the likelihood of children eating deep-fat fried fast food during school lunch periods, and has been thus deemed a competitive Food of Minimal Nutritional Value in competition with the school lunch program. As per Arizona Department of Education policy, competitive foods with minimal nutritional value are not allowed on campus, and as such parents may no longer bring their student food during normal school hours without pre-approved medical reasoning. Food is not to be used as a reward or encouragement for students under any circumstances. Approved classroom parties and special events held outside of the normal school day should exist only in celebration of an event (such as birthdays or graduations), and should never be used as an incentive or reward for good classroom behavior. Classroom parties (ice cream or pizza) may only be held with the direct approval of the School Administration and may be held no more than once per month. Physical & Health Education Regulations All students who attend Harvest Preparatory Academy shall participate in a Physical Education program. The Academy believes this program is not only beneficial to the physical health of a student, but also to the mental and social development. A minimum of 60% of time spent in physical education class will be spent participating in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Students are encouraged to be physically active during the school day, and are given a “recess” time daily to after lunch to be outside and active with one another, as well as burn calories from their recently-consumed meals. Health Education is also a point of focus, as encouraging the importance of healthy eating and good health habits is as vital as teaching children about the importance of being physically fit. Health Education is a “required elective” for all High School students… it’s currently listed as an elective course, but every High School student will take a Health Education class before graduation. Special programs and methods of integration are in development for expanding the amount of Health and Physical Education each and every student at Harvest Preparatory Academy receives. The Academy has developed three positions within the education team devoted to these activities. Certified “Health and Physical Education” teachers have been hired for each of the three major grade levels: elementary (K-6), middle (7-8) and high (9-12). They are responsible for educating the students on the importance of health awareness and physical activity, both in direct classroom education as well as integration into other subjects, as well as teaching the Physical Education classes. They will also be responsible for and encouraged to develop and expand the school’s after-school sports program.School personnel will not use physical activity (pushups, running laps, etc) as punishment for students. The concept is to put a positive light on physical activity and fitness… not to discourage it. Additional Regulations & Monitoring Harvest Preparatory Academy reserves the right to modify these regulations at any time, as the School Director and Administration deem necessary (or as required by change in ANS or USDA regulations). 33

Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook The Administration will make every effort to consult and give voice to any person(s) who may be involved or affected by the situation, including but not limited to: • School Board and Administrators • Food Service Coordinator, Manager and Staff • Health and Physical Education Instructors • Students and their Parents/Family Members • The Public and Community (if necessary) The Operations Manager will monitor and settle most disputes regarding this policy, but the final word on all issues related to this policy will be resolved by the Administration and/or the School Director. All questions regarding school nutrition and school meals should be directed to the Food Services Coordinator, who will be responsible for ensuring the compliance of the Academy’s Food Services program. All questions regarding physical and/or health education should be directed to the appropriate grade’s Health and Physical Education instructor, or to the Operations Manager. Policy Last Revised:

August 10, 2009

Legal Reference: • Child Nutrition and WIC Authorization Act • Arizona Nutrition Standards [ANS] • National School Lunch Act [NSLA] • Child Nutrition Act [CNA]

(P.L. 108-265, 204 et. seq.) (A.R.S. 15-242) (42 U.S.C., 1751 et. seq.) (42 U.S.C., 1771 et. seq.

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Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook HARVEST PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 2015-2016 World History/Geography One Year – 1.0 credit (History credit, meets graduation requirement) Prerequisite: None This course will cover the history of the world from early peoples to the modern age. This course develops the analytical skills necessary to understand and deal critically with problems in history and geography. An emphasis is placed upon reading analytically and writing extensively. US/AZ History One Year – 1.0 credit (History credit, meets graduation requirement) Prerequisite: World History Students will discover the transformation of the nation from pre-Columbian era through modern day. Students will examine the social, historical, economic, and political factors that contributed to the development of the United States and Arizona’s founding as a state. Issues currently influencing the nation and state will also be explored. Government One Semester – 0.5 credit (History credit, meets graduation requirement) Prerequisites: AZ/US History Students will explore what drives policy and change in government and how it affects their lives. This course emphasizes the United States and Arizona Constitutions. By the end of the course students will demonstrate rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Economics One Semester – 0.5 credit (Meets graduation requirement) Prerequisite: Government, World History. Students are introduced to the basic skills and knowledge they will need to survive in the competitive global economy. Students will learn how to apply basic economic principles to the decisions they make as consumers, citizens and voters. Students will learn complex relationships among economic, political and cultural systems. Culinary Arts I One Year – 1.0 credit (vocational/art credit) Prerequisites: None This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of professional cooking including food service history, contemporary menu understanding and development, professional terminology, cooking methods and ingredient identification. Culinary Arts II One Year – 1.0 credit (vocational/art credit) Prerequisites: Culinary Arts I This course is designed to prepare students to apply technical knowledge and skills required for food production, nutritive values, safety and sanitation procedures. Yearbook Production One Year–1 credit (elective credit) Prerequisites: None, although Journalism is recommended Students in this course will assist in the production of the school yearbook. Emphasis will be upon developing skills in photography, editing, and visual design. 35

Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook Cardio / Health One Year –1 credit (elective) Prerequisite: None This curriculum gives students an opportunity to participate in the fitness center. Wellness concepts are emphasized, with the goal of fostering life-long healthy habits. The course is designed to increase cardiovascular efficiency, improve physical, appearance, develop body tone, raise energy levels and improve mental and physical wellness. College Preparation One Year–1 credit (elective) Prerequisite: GPA of 3.0 minimum This course provides information and advice to prospective students about how college studies can help them meet their personal and professional goals, including individual assistance with an academic counselor and access to research and services for career information and college selection. Also emphasized are issues involving preparation for the “world of work” and related life principles. Introduction to Business One Year – 1.0 credit (vocational/art credit) Prerequisite: None This course's purpose is to introduce business principles and concepts. Both theory and practical application will be addressed. A study of business functions, methods of business operation, types of business ownership, and the role of business organizations in our current society. Algebra I One Year – 1.0 credit (meets graduation requirements) Prerequisite: None This course includes a review of number systems, operations on rational numbers and order of operations. There course will focus on simplifying and evaluating algebraic expressions, solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities in one and two variables, solving quadratic equations by the zero product property, a study of polynomials, including factoring, and applications of the aforementioned topics. There will also be an introduction to probability and statistics. Geometry One Year – 1.0 credit (meets graduation requirements) Prerequisite: Algebra I Areas of study include: constructions, proofs, role of theorems, postulates and definitions, triangles, circles, parallelograms and their parts, as well as congruence and similarity of geometric shapes. Some concepts from Algebra II will be used in the course, as will as a more in depth study of the probability of events. Algebra II One Year – 1.0 credit (meets graduation requirements) Prerequisite: Algebra I In addition to a review of Algebra I, this course includes a study of complex numbers, functions, graphs of linear and quadratic equations, systems of equations, absolute value equations and inequalities, solving equations involving quadratic, rational expressions, and radical expressions, a further study of the laws of exponents, and applications of the aforementioned topics. Students will continue to explore concepts in probability and statistics. Pre-Calculus One Year – 1.0 credit (meets graduation requirements) Prerequisite: Algebra II 36

Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook Pre-Calculus is an advanced form of secondary school Algebra. It prepares students for the study of Calculus. Pre-Calculus includes a review of Algebra and Geometry, as well as an introduction to exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, vectors, complex numbers, conic sections, and analytical geometry. Biology I One Year – 1.0 credit (meets graduation requirements) Prerequisite: Earth Science This course teaches the Arizona Science Standards. Students learn the role of the cell and cellular processes; learn the molecular basis of heredity and resulting genetic diversity; analyze the relationships among various organisms and their environment; learn the scientific principles and processes involved in biological evolution; learn the organization of living systems, and the role of energy within those systems. Biology II One Year – 1.0 credit(meets graduation requirements) Prerequisite: C or better in Algebra II and Biology I This course is a college readiness course, with an emphasis on hands on learning, labs and critical thing and connections between real life experiences and the content. The content focuses on human anatomy and physiology and current topics in genetics and medical research. Chemistry One Year – 1.0 credit(meets graduation requirements) Prerequisite: C or better in Algebra II and Biology This course studies atomic structure, bonding, formulas, equations, reaction dynamics, and other related topics.. English I One Year – 1.0 credit (meets graduation requirements) Prerequisite: None This entry-level course introduces students to the essential skills of literature and composition. The Arizona State Standards in reading and writing are the basis of the course. Academic skills and vocabulary are introduced in preparation for norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests. English II One Year – 1.0 credit (meets graduation requirements) Prerequisite: English I This course continues the study of literature and composition with an emphasis on world literature. The Arizona State Standards in reading and writing are the basis of the course. Academic skills and vocabulary are continued in preparation for the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS). English III One Year – 1.0 credit (meets graduation requirements) Prerequisite: English II This course continues the study of literature and composition with an emphasis on American Literature. The Arizona State Standards in reading and writing are the basis of the course. Academic skills and vocabulary are continued in preparation for post secondary education and for the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS). English IV One Year – 1.0 credit (meets graduation requirements) Prerequisite: English III 37

Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook This course is the culminating course in four years of literature and composition instruction. The Arizona Sate Standards in reading and writing are the basis of the course. Academic skills and vocabulary are continued in preparation for post secondary education and for the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS). Physical Education/Health One Year – 1.0 credit (Meets graduation requirements) Prerequisite: None The emphasis for this course is on fitness through individual, team, and lifetime activities. Basic to the course is the importance of physical, behavioral, and social well being and the prevention of diseases and other health problems. Students should learn to accept responsibility for personal health decisions and practices, work with others to maintain a healthy environment as well as become informed consumers. Spanish I One Year – 1.0 credit (Elective) Prerequisite: Recommend C average in English Stressing the ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish, this course introduces the student to Spanish culture and language. Spanish II One Year – 1.0 credit (Elective) Prerequisite: Spanish I This course is a continuation of language skills and cultural awareness presented in Spanish I. Grammar & Mechanics One Year – 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: None This course will ensure that students have a solid foundation from which to build their writing skills. Grammar and mechanics will focus primarily on sentence structure, parts of speech, proper grammar usage, and a proper understanding of punctuation in the English language. Comprehension of these skills will be assessed through various classroom activities including: peer editing, quizzes, in-class worksheets, exams, homework, and writing assignments. Everyday practice will be our means to understanding these building blocks to writing. Life Time Sports One Year – 1.0 credit Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in an HPA sports team This course will provide students with the information, opportunities and experiences needed to make healthy lifestyle choices throughout their lifetime. The outcome for each student is to establish a behavioral pattern of lifelong participationin physical activities. Emphasis is placed on the development of sport-specific basic skills and knowledge related to each of the sport activities. Automotive Maintenance/Driving Safety Course One Year – 1.0 credit (elective) Prerequisite: Must have Permit or license This course is an introductory class designed to familiarize the student with the automobile and the automobile industry. All areas of the car will be covered; emphasis will be on basic service and maintenance. Science & History One Year – 1.0 credit (elective) Prerequisite: C or higher in Science classes 38

Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook In this course, attention will be given to different aspects of the relationship between technology and society and directions for future developments. The nature of technology and the process of innovation are driven by social pressures and influences. Those social influences mean that technologies reflect and reinforce the structures of social, economic, and political power in any society. Current Events One Year – 1.0 credit (elective) Prerequisite: C or higher in History classes This course is designed to explore topics that are not necessarily part of the regular curriculum and to increase student’s ability to analyze and do critical thinking pertaining to the various topics. Students will study the world we live in today. To understand our world, it is vital to understand the people of today’s world and their thought processes, which are both based on their pasts. Music BasicsOne Year – 1.0 credit (elective) Prerequisite: C or higher in History classes This course is designed to develop and hone basic music skills. Students will develop musical skills that will lead to a thorough understanding of music composition and theory. Through this course of study, students will learn to analysis, synthesis and create music with an understanding of the various techniques used in Western music. SAT PREP Math/Reading One Year – 1.0 credit (elective) Prerequisite: Junior or higher This course is designed as a preparation class for college readiness in regards to the SAT college entrance exam. The SAT reasoning test is a standardize exam, that many undergraduate colleges and universities require their applicants to take. Fine ARTS One Year – 1.0 credit (elective) Prerequisite: Sophomore or higher This course will incorporate the many aspects of fine arts. Students will be exposed to and participate in both drama and music. Students will learn basic acting techniques, basic music theory, history of theatre and musical theatre and will study shows and plays in-depth in addition to writing and performing their own work.

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Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook HARVEST PREPARATORY ACADEMY It is the Harvest Preparatory Academy School District’s responsibility to inform the general public and all parents within our boundaries of our responsibility to make available special education services for students with disabilities aged 3 through 21 years and how to access those services. In addition we have a responsibility to provide information regarding early intervention services for children birth through 2 years. We are responsible for identifying; locating and evaluating all children with disabilities including children aged 3 through 21 and for referring children from birth through 2 years of age to Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) for evaluation and appropriate services. We are also responsible for providing a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) which includes special education and related services to children with disabilities at public expense, under public supervision and direction and without charge to the parents. For all new students to the district, the classroom teacher will complete screening activities within 45 days of enrollment. The teacher will look at the child’s ability in the areas of academics, vision, hearing, adaptive, communication, social/emotional and motor skills. If any concerns are noted the child may be referred for addition help. Children birth through 2 years of age who are receiving early intervention services and will be participating in preschool programs for children with disabilities will be assured of a smooth transition into that program. We will ensure that: 1. Transition conferences for children aged 2 years, 6 months to 2 years, 9 months will be held rd 2. By the child’s 3 birthday an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) will vet developed and implemented; and 3. For the child who turns 3 during the summer, the IEP team will determine the date for services to begin including eligibility for Extended School Year (ESY) services. HARVEST PREPARATORY ACADEMY It is the Harvest Preparatory Academy Charter School’s responsibility to inform the general public and all parents of students enrolled in our school, of the responsibility to make available special education services for students with disabilities and how to access those services. In addition, we have a responsibility to provide information regarding early intervention services for children birth through 2 years of age. We are responsible for identifying, locating and evaluating all children with disabilities within our school and for making appropriate referral to: 1) 2)

Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) for all children birth through 2 years of age for evaluation and services needed; and School district of residence for children aged 3 through 5 for evaluation and services if needed.

We are also responsible for providing a free and appropriate education (FAPE) which includes special education and related services for students with disabilities at public expense, under public supervision and direction and without charge to the parents. For all new students to the school, the classroom teacher will complete screening activities within 45 days if enrollment. The teacher will look at the child’s ability in the areas of academics, vision, hearing, adaptive, communication, social/emotional and motor skills. If any concerns are noted the child may be referred for additional assistance. If you have any concerns about a child you know, please contact the school administrator.

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Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook Important Program News for Parents Harvest Preparatory Academy has many programs to help children excel in school. After all, that’s what we do best. Below are just a few of the programs that can help our students do their very best every day her at Harvest Preparatory Academy. No Child Left Behind The federal No Child Left Behind legislation makes available funds to our school to help us help our students who are in need of additional assistance in reading and math. If a student is believed to be behind grade level in either of these subject areas, staff will do a multiple-criterion assessment of the student’s skill needs and may refer them to the school’s Title One program. In this program, students received specific, needs-based, supplementary assistance on basic academic skills in the language arts and/or math. If a student is recommended for Title One assistance, the parent will be notified in writing and also be given the opportunity to participate in the parent involvement components of the program. This allows parents to fully participate in their child’s academic progress and gives parents input that assists the school in creating the best programs and procedures for our students who are behind. Special Education Services State and federal laws have mandated that all schools provide special education services and programs for students with disabilities. Special education programs are offered at Harvest Preparatory Academy, kindergarten through sixth grade. Like the Title One services mentioned above, Special Education services are supplemental to the regular school program. Special Education services are important in that they: •

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Help students achieve up to their potential ability level in the basic curriculum areas of communication skills (reading, writing, etc.) and computation skills (mathematics, etc.) as well as other subjects. Help students achieve a sense of personal success and self-worth. Help students establish meaningful relationships with their environment and others. Help students acquire concepts, skill, and attitudes, which will enable them to make successful beginnings in the home, and one or more areas of business, industry, or further education. Help students recognize and develop creative abilities.

In order for a student to be placed in a special education program, she/he must be referred and evaluated individually by the school psychologist or other certified professional. Students may be referred for testing as a result of teacher referrals, parent referrals, or student self-referrals. Parents have the right to accept or reject special education services.

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HARVEST PREPARATORY ACADEMY PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY Improving the Academic Achievement of the Students Parental Involvement Mission Statement The purpose of Harvest Preparatory Academy’s (HPA) Parental Involvement is four-fold: 1. To improve the academic achievement of all our students 2. To build and enhance the capacity of parents to assist students in their academic achievement 3. To ensure that parents are informed as much as possible and district parent communication 4. Informing parents as much as possible in developing the Title I program, our standards based curriculum, and instructional/assessment activities Parents of students participating in Title I services are notified of this policy in an understandable and uniform format and provided this policy is in a language the parents can understand. This policy is made available to the local community and updated periodically to meet the changing needs of parents and the school. Upon enrollment of their child, each parent is given a copy of HPA’s Parent Handbook that includes this policy and signs an assurance that they have familiarized themselves with it. INVOLVEMENT OF PARENTS All parents of students at HPA are encouraged to participate in the Parent Involvement Committee to assist with an agenda focusing on § promoting high academic standards; § support of the charter, increasing and facilitation communication between home and school; § providing a forum for discussion of school related issues; § maintaining a network for parental participation; § promoting additional funding sources for student activities. Parents are encouraged to observe their students’ classes, join them for lunch, and participate in classroom activities to help further their child’s education. For reasons of safety, parents are required to report to the office and sign in as either a visitor or a volunteer when on campus. While on campus, parents are asked to demonstrate respect for school policy and rules as outlined in the Student/Parent Handbook. Parents of students enrolled at HPA are required to provide HPA with a copy of personally signed assurance that they will serve as volunteers at the school throughout the year for a minimum of three (3) hours per month. Areas where volunteers lend a hand include: Tutoring § Library Assistance § Clerical § Classroom Assistance § Special Presentations § Paper Grading § Field Trips § Teacher Directed Home Tasks § Bus Monitors

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DEVELOPMENT OF THE LEA INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN Parents are expected to serve HPA, where possible, as members of Title I planning committees such as; • Developing our consolidated plan • Student academic and achievement performance • Communication with parents • Building schools’ and parents’ capacity for strong parental involvement • Coordination and integration of parental involvement strategies under the Title I-A program • Reviewing highly qualified teacher status • Content and effectiveness of the parental involvement policy • School environment and safety/student transportation These committees meet either once each semester or annually. Agendas are forwarded to the parent prior to the committee meeting in a timely manner. Review and action of the committee are provided to parents through: • Phone calls • Weekly newsletters All parents are made aware that all committee review and action items are filed at the district office for their preview. FEDERAL PROGRAMS HPA receives federal funds and complies with the requirement of law by • Implementing programs • Activities • Procedures for the involvement of parents in federally assisted programs HPA seeks parental input at all Title I activities with the understanding that their input will help HPA review and improve all student-learning activities. These committee activities are outlined above in our Instructional Plan. With respect to federal programs parents are involved in all committee activities that will: • Provide coordination, technical assistance, and support necessary planning and implementing effective parent involvement activities to improve student academic achievement and school. • Build the schools’ and parents’ capacity for strong parental involvement • Coordinate and integrate parental involvement strategies with parental involvement strategies under other programs, such as Head Start, Reading First, Even Start, etc.; • Conduct with the involvement of parents, an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the parental involvement policy in improving the academic quality of the school, including the identification of barriers to greater participation by parents in academic learning. • Involve parents of children receiving these services in the decisions regarding how funds are allotted for parental involvement activities. Parents are notified of our policies and procedures in an understandable and uniform format, and to the extent practicable, provided in a language the parents can understand. This policy is made available to the local community and updated periodically to meet the changing needs of parents and the school.

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involved. Involve parents in an organized, ongoing, and timely way, in the planning, review, and improvement of the school parental involvement policy. Parents are provided with timely information about federal programs. A description and explanation of the curriculum in use at the school and forms of academic assessment used to measure student progress, and the proficiency levels students are expected to meet; and As a component of the school-level parental involvement policy HPA will develop with parents for all children in the federal program a school-parent compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children. PARENTAL COMPACT

The school-parent compact shall: 1. Describe the school’s responsibility to provide high quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables the children served to meet the State’s student academic achievement standards, and the ways in which each parent will be responsible for supporting their children’s learning, such as monitoring attendance, homework completion and television watching; volunteering in their child’s classroom; and participating, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their children and positive use of extracurricular time. 2. Address the importance of communication between teachers and parents on an ongoing basis through, at a minimum, parent-teacher conferences at least annually, during which the compact shall be discussed as the compact relates to the individual child’s achievement. 3. Frequent reports to parents on their children’s progress, and 4. Reasonable access to staff, opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child’s class, and observation of classroom activities. 5. A copy of the school-parent compact is attached as addendum A. ACCESSIBILITY In carrying out the parental involvement requirements, HPA, to the extent practicable, shall provide full opportunities for participation of parents • With limited English proficiency, • With disabilities, • Of migratory children, • By providing information and school reports in a format and, to the extent practicable, in a language such parents understand. HPA convenes a committee meeting at least once each year to ensure that parents are involved in updating student and parent accessibility to student achievement programs. DISSEMINATION This Parental Involvement Policy will be disseminated through the following communication mediums: 1. An annual meeting for all parents prior to the start of the school year as part of the enrollment packet for students; 2. Inclusion in the HPA Parent Handbook with the return of a signed assurance that they have read and understand it; 3. Inclusion in the teacher-parent conference as a discussion item; 4. Inclusion in timely copies of HPA’s Newsletter, at least once a year; 5. Posting the Parent Involvement Policy on our website and, 6. Notification of the Parental Involvement Policy is available for review at the Administrative Office. A committee meeting is convened at least once a year to ensure that parents find the achievement activities accessible. 45

Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook HarvestPreparatoryAcademy POLÍTICA DE PARTICIPACIÓN DE PADRES Mejorando el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes Participación de los Padres Declaración de Misión El propósito de Participación de los Padres de Harvest Preparatory Academy (HPA) es cuádruple: 1. Para mejorar el rendimiento académico de todos nuestros estudiantes. 2. Para generar y aumentar la capacidad de los padres a ayudar a los estudiantes en sus logros académicos 3. Para garantizar que: los padres sean informados lo más posible, comunicación entre padres y distrito 4. Informar a los padres tanto como sea posible en el desarrollo del programa de Title I, basado con nuestros estándares de currículo, y de instrucción y actividades de evaluación Los padres de los estudiantes que participan en servicios de Title I son notificados de esta póliza en un formato comprensible en un idioma que los padres puedan entender. Esta póliza está a disposición de la comunidad local y se actualiza periódicamente para responder a las necesidades cambiantes de los padres y la escuela. Sobre la inscripción de sus hijos, cada padre recibirá una copia del Manual de Padres/Estudiantes de HPA que incluye esta póliza y garantiza que se han familiarizado con él. PARTICIPACION DE LOS PADRES Todos los padres de los estudiantes de HPA son alentados a participar Grupo Invoulmente. reuniones se celebran en la fecha prevista, con un programa centrado en promover un alto nivel académico; Apoyo de la escuela, el aumento de la facilitación y la comunicación entre el hogar y la escuela; brindar un foro para la discusión de temas relacionados con la escuela; el mantenimiento de una red de participación de los padres; promover las fuentes de financiación adicional para actividades estudiantiles.

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Se les anima a los padres a observar las clases de sus alumnos, unirse con ellos para el almuerzo, y participar en las actividades del aula para ayudar a promover la educación de sus hijos. Por razones de seguridad, los padres están obligados a informar a la oficina y firmar, ya sea como visitante o voluntario, cuando se encuentra en el edificio. Si bien en la escuela, se les pide a los padres que demuestren respeto por las normas de la política de la escuela y como se describe en el Manual del Estudiante / Padre. Los padres de los alumnos matriculados en HPA están obligados a proporcionar HPA con una copia de la garantía firmada personalmente que sirvan como voluntarios en la escuela durante todo el año por un mínimo de tres (3) horas por mes. Áreas en las que los voluntarios prestan una mano son: § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § §

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PLAN DE DESARROLLO EDUCATIVO DE LA LEA Se espera que los padres sirvan a HPA, cuando sea posible, como miembros de comités de planificación del Títle I, tales como; • El desarrollo de nuestro plan de consolidación • El estudiante y el logro académico de rendimiento • Comunicación con los padres • Construcción de escuelas y la capacidad de los padres para la participación de los padres fuertes • La coordinación y la integración de las estrategias de participación de los padres bajo el programa Títle I-A • Revisión de la categoría del profesor altamente calificado • El contenido y la eficacia de la política de participación de los padres • El entorno escolar y la seguridad de transporte de estudiantes Estos comités se reúnen ya sea una vez cada semestre o cada año. La agenda del día se remite a los padres antes de la reunión del comité en el momento oportuno. Revisión y la acción de la comisión se proporcionan a los padres a través de: • Llamadas telefónicas • Boletines semanales Todos los padres permanecen enterados de todos los Exámenes de Comité y los puntos de acción se presentan en la oficina del distrito para su pre-visualización. PROGRAMAS FEDERALES HPA recibe fondos federales y cumple con el requisito de la ley por • Aplicación de programas • Actividades • Procedimientos para la participación de los padres en el gobierno federal para programas de asistencia HPA busca la opinión de los padres en todas las actividades del Títle-I con el entendimiento de que sus aportes ayudarán a HPA a revisar y mejorar todos los estudiantes y las actividades de aprendizaje. Estas actividades del comité ya descritas en nuestro Plan de Instrucción. Con respecto a los padres los programas federales están involucrados en todas las actividades del comité en el que: • Proporcionar coordinación, asistencia técnica, y el apoyo necesarios planificación y ejecución de actividades eficaces de participación de los padres para mejorar el logro académico del estudiante y la escuela. • Construir la capacidad de las escuelas y la de los padres para la participación de los padres fuertes • Coordinar e integrar las estrategias de participación de los padres para la participación en otros programas, tales como Head Start, Reading First, Even Start, etc; • Llevar a cabo con la participación de los padres, una evaluación anual del contenido y la eficacia de la política de participación de los padres en la mejora de la calidad académica de la escuela, incluyendo la identificación de los obstáculos a una mayor participación de los padres en el aprendizaje académico. • Involucrar a los padres de niños que reciben estos servicios en las decisiones relativas cómo se asignan los fondos para las actividades de participación de los padres. Los padres son notificados de nuestras políticas y procedimientos en un formato comprensible y uniforme, y en la medida de lo posible, siempre en un idioma que los padres puedan entender. Esta política se pone a disposición de la comunidad local y actualizarse periódicamente para responder a las necesidades cambiantes de los padres y la escuela. Además, esta política de los padres incluye lo siguiente:

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• Una reunión anual se convoca, en un momento conveniente, a la que todos los padres de los niños participantes están invitados a asistir, para informar a los padres de su participación en los programas federales de las escuelas y explicarlos requisitos para la participación de los padres y el derecho de los padres a involucrados. • Involucrar a los padres de una manera organizada, continua y oportuna, en la planificación, revisión y mejoramiento de la política de escuela y participación de los padres. • Los padres reciben información puntual sobre los programas federales. • Una descripción y explicación del currículo en uso en la escuela y las formas de evaluación académica usadas para medir el progreso del estudiante y los niveles de competencia que los estudiantes deben cumplir, y • Como componente del nivel escolar de la política de participación de los padres HPA se desarrollar con los padres para todos los niños en el programa federal de una escuela-padres compacto que describe cómo los padres, todo el personal escolar, y los estudiantes compartirán la responsabilidad para mejorar el rendimiento académico y los medios por los cuales la escuela y los padres construirán y desarrollarán una asociación para ayudar a los niños. COMPACTO DE PADRES La escuela y los padres: 1. Describa la responsabilidad de la escuela de ofrecer planes de estudio de alta calidad y instrucción en un ambiente de aprendizaje propicio y eficaz que permite a los niños que reciben servicios para satisfacer los estándares del Estado de rendimiento académico, y las formas en que cada padre será responsable de apoyar el aprendizaje de sus hijos, tales como control de asistencia, completar las tareas y ver televisión; voluntariado en las aulas de sus hijos, y participantes, en su caso, en las decisiones relativas a la educación de sus hijos y el uso positivo del tiempo extracurricular. 2. Abordar la importancia de la comunicación entre maestros y padres de forma continua a través de, como mínimo, las conferencias de padres y maestros por lo menos una vez al año, durante el cual se discute el pacto que se relaciona con el rendimiento individual del niño. 3. Informes frecuentes a los padres sobre el progreso de sus hijos, y 4. El acceso razonable al personal, oportunidades para ser voluntario y participar en la clase de sus hijos, y la observación de las actividades escolares. 5. Una copia del pacto entre escuela y padres se adjunta en el apéndice A. ACCESIBILIDAD En el cumplimiento de los requisitos de participación de los padres, HPA, en la medida de lo posible, proporcionarán oportunidades plenas para la participación de los padres • Con capacidad de Inglés limitado, • Con discapacidad, • Niños migrantes, • Proporcionando un formato con información y reportes escolares y, en la medida de lo posible, en un lenguaje del cual los padres puedan entender. HPA convoca una reunión de la comisión al menos una vez cada año para asegurar que los padres están involucrados en la actualización de los estudiantes y dar accesibilidad a los padres de los programas de rendimiento de los estudiantes.

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DIFUSIÓN Esta Política de participación de los padres se darán a conocer a través de la siguiente comunicación medios: 1. Una reunión anual para todos los padres antes del inicio del año escolar como parte del paquete de inscripción para los estudiantes; 2. La inclusión del Manual para Padres de HPA que requiere una firma de regreso garantizando que ha leído y entendido; 3. La inclusión de una conferencia con el maestro y los padres como un elemento de discusión; 4. Inclusión en las copias del Boletín HPA, por lo menos una vez al año; 5. Anunciando de la Participación de los padres en nuestro sitio web y, 6. Notificación de la Política de Participación de los Padres disponible para su revisión en la Oficina Administrativa. Una reunión de la comisión al menos una vez al año para asegurar que los padres encuentren las actividades para un logro accesible. HARVEST PREPARATORY ACADEMY STUDENT ELECTRONIC INFORMATION SERVICES USER AGREEMENT Harvest Preparatory Academy may provide Electronic Information Services (EIS) to students. Electronic information services include, but are not limited to, community networks, electric mail, the internet, data bases, and any computer accessible of information, whether from hard drives, tapes, compact disk (CD’s), floppy disk, or other electronic sources.

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Terms and Conditions I will refrain from using the EIS for any purpose, or in any manner prohibited by this user agreement of the Harvest Preparatory Academy policies and regulations. I will not submit, publish, display or retrieve any materials forbidden by statutes, laws or community policies and regulations including that which is defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive or illegal. I will abide by all copyright regulations. I will report any misuse of any electronic information resources immediately to a program manager and/or administrator. I will not use the network in any way that would disrupt use of the system by others. I will not reveal home address and phone numbers of others and myself. I understand that electronic mail is not private and will be monitored. I will strive to use correct spelling, punctuation and grammar when sending electronic mail or publishing documents. I will take responsibility for any account that is given to me and will keep my password and/or user ID private. I understand that many services and products are available through EIS for a fee; I will obtain authorization prior to accessing or using a service that requires a fee and will accept responsibility for any expenses incurred for use of such services without prior authorization. I understand that Harvest Preparatory Academy specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy of information accessed through the use of capitol EIS. While Harvest Preparatory Academy will make an effort to ensure access to proper material, the user has the ultimate responsibility for how the electronic information services are used and bares the risk of reliance on the information obtained. I understand that Harvest Preparatory Academy does not assume liability for any information lost, damaged or unavailable due to technical and or other difficulties. I understand that Harvest Preparatory Academy reserve the right to establish rules and regulations as may be necessary for the efficient operation of the EIS. I understand that the use of all parts of EIS is a privilege and misuse of any part of the EIS can result in loss of that privilege and or financial compensation.

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Harvest Preparatory Academy's Parent-Student Handbook

HARVEST PREPARATORY ACADEMY STUDENT ELECTRONIC INFORMATION SERVICES USER AGREEMENT Harvest Preparatory Academy puede proporcionar Servicios de Informacion Electronica (SIE) a los estudiantes. Los servicios de Informacion Electronica incluyen, pero no se limitan a, las redes comunitarias, el correo electronic, Internet, bases de datos, y cualquier equipo accessible fuente de informacion, ya sea de discos duros, Cintas, discos compactos (CD), discos flexible, o Fuentes electronicas.

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Yo me abstendré de usar SIE para cualquier fin o en cualquier forma prohibida por el presente contrato de usuario de las políticas y reglamentos de Harvest Preparatory Academy. No voy a enviar, publicar, exhibir o recuperar cualquier material prohibido por los estatutos, leyes o políticas comunitarias y reglamentos, incluyendo lo que sea difamatorio, inexacto, abusivo, obsceno, profano, orientado sexualmente, amenazante, racialmente ofensivo, o ilegal. Voy a cumplir con todas las regulaciones de derechos de autor. Voy a reportar cualquier mal uso de los recursos de información electrónica de inmediato a un administrador de programas y / o administrador. No voy a utilizar la red en modo alguno que interrumpa el uso del sistema por otros. No voy a revelar el domicilio y números de teléfono de los demás o mí mismo. Entiendo que el correo electrónico no es privado y se vigilará su cumplimiento. Me esforzaré para usar la ortografía correcta, puntuación y la gramática cuando se envía correo electrónico o publicación de documentos. Voy a asumir la responsabilidad de cualquier cuenta que se da a mí, y guardaréis mis contraseña y / o ID de usuario privado. Entiendo que muchos servicios y productos están disponibles a través de EIS, voy a obtener una autorización previa para acceder o utilizar un servicio que requiere una cuota y será responsable de cualquier gasto incurrido por el uso de tales servicios, sin autorización previa. Entiendo que Harvest Preparatory Academy específicamente niega cualquier responsabilidad por la exactitud de la información a través del uso de losSIE. Si bien Harvest Preparatory Academy hará un esfuerzo para garantizar el acceso a los materiales adecuados, el usuario tiene la responsabilidad última de cómo los servicios de información electrónicos, y asume el riesgo de dependencia de la información obtenida. Entiendo que Harvest Preparatory Academy no asume responsabilidad alguna por cualquier pérdida de información, dañado, o no está disponible debido a razones técnicas y / u otras dificultades. Entiendo que Harvest Preparatory Academy se reserva el derecho a establecer normas y reglamentos que sean necesarios para el funcionamiento eficaz de los SIE. Entiendo que el uso de todas las partes de los SIE es un privilegio y mal uso de cualquier parte de losSIE puede resultar en la pérdida de ese privilegio y / o compensación financiera.

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