The Winfree Way 2011 2012

Student Resource Guide

www.winfreeacademy.com

Table of Contents
Congratulations... Charter Schools . Mission Statement . . . Drug Free Statement .. Professional Qualifications Notice . . Visitors . . Asbestos Letter .. . School Calendar . School Colors .. . School Mascot . Contact . ACADEMICS Career and Technical Education. Career Readiness.. College Readiness . Dual College Credit .. College and Career Preparatory Schools.. Texas Virtual School Network and State U .. Computer Usage Acceptable Use .. Correspondence Courses Languages Other Than English (LOTE)... Credit by Exam ... Acceleration ...... Remediation ...... Fitness Testing ... Grade Level Classification 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

Step Forward Acceleration Graduation Plan .... Grading Procedures .. Course Catalog . Information for All Students and Parents .. English Language Arts . Mathematics Science ... Social Studies ... Languages Other Than English . Visual and Fine Arts . Career and Technology. .. Physical Education Texas Virtual School Network Dual Credit Course Offerings Course Planning Information for English Language Learners Graduation Requirements . Graduation Requirements for Students in Special Education . Homework ... Plagiarism/Cheating ... Rank in Class and Grade Point Calculation ... Testing Textbooks. Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Honor Graduates .. District Valedictorian & Salutatorian ..... Campus Valedictorian .... Top Ten Percent of Campus Class ACADEMIC SUPPORT ................ AIM Time: Individual Tutoring and Mentoring ....... Dyslexia ... English as a Second Language ....... Instructional Labs ... Optional Flexible School Day Program . Eligibility .... PASS Program students re-entering school or over age 21 ... Progress Reports ... Goal Setting ...... Reading Program ... STARR Camp . Team Mentoring . S.A.F.E. Students Achieving for Excellence ... Special Education Services .. Child Find ... ACTIVITIES .. Fees ..... Fine Art Fees . Waiver of Fees .. Fund Raising Projects/Activity Funds Graduation Commencement Services Prom . School Trips Service Learning Silver Chord Program Student Council SCHOOL CLIMATE Class Schedules Compulsory Attendance Violation of Compulsory Attendance . Religious Holy Days . Returning to School .. Tardiness A.T.T.E.N.D. Support for Attendance Issues

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Bullying .... Care of School Property ... Closed Campus . Change of Address or Telephone Number ...................... Check Yourself Procedures . Communication Devices . Distribution of Non-School Materials . Dress Code.. Drugs and Alcohol... Emergency School Closing ................. Food and Drink .. Grievance Procedures for Students and Parents Leaving Class Listening to Music Parking Pets Personal Possessions Sexual Harassment ... Sexual Violence Teen Dating Violence Whisper Principle .................. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT .. Purpose and Provisions Level I Discipline and Consequences Level II Discipline and Consequences Level III Discipline and Consequences Expulsion Mandatory Offenses Discretionary Offenses . Provisions for Expulsions Discipline for Students with Disabilities Under IDEA and Section 50. Authority of School Personnel Change of Placement Because of Disciplinary Removals.. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Admissions, Enrollment, and Withdrawal .......... Student Admissions .. Withdrawing Your Child ... Courage .. Enrollment ..... How to Enroll.. Emergency Medical Treatment Immunizations . Medication Policy ... Student Health ,..................... Homeless Student Support ..................... Linking Tree Parent Involvement Pregnancy Related Services Student Records TEA/Verification of Enrollment Forms

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CONGRATULATIONS
We applaud your personal decision and commitment to attend Winfree Academy. Winfree Academy provides a unique educational experience that combines the power of technology with a caring staff that prepares individualized learning plans for each student. We are committed to provide you with the environment and the tools you need to be successful. This resource guide contains information pertinent to Winfree Academy Charter School's standards and operations, which you will need to know throughout the course of this school year. It is important that you and your parent(s)/guardian(s) carefully read the information it provides and find a place for this document in your home so you can readily refer to it for any questions you might have. Most importantly, remember that all of Winfree Academy staff is here to serve you. If you have any questions, at any time, feel free to ask for our help. CHARTER SCHOOLS In February 1996, the Texas Legislature authorized the creation of state-chartered schools. These schools are independent public schools and are required to meet state accreditation requirements. Charter schools are designed, and managed, by concerned teachers, administrators, parents/guardians and community members. After the charter is created, it is submitted to the State Board of Education for approval. If the charter is approved, the entity requesting the charter is authorized to operate a school according to the conditions specified in the charter. Winfree Academy Charter Schools is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation that governs a school by the same name. Charter schools are accountable to the State Board of Education and are monitored by the Texas Education Agency to ensure that they meet both state and federal guidelines. Many rules and regulations that apply to public schools have been removed from charter schools; yet with this freedom come fiscal and student academic accountability.

MISSION STATEMENT
Winfree Academy Charter Schools mission is to create a supportive, safe environment that educates, motivates, and trains students so that they can graduate from high school prepared with the skills and abilities needed for higher education, employment, and life.

DRUG FREE STATEMENT

Winfree Academy supports a zero-tolerance drug policy. Any student who intentionally sells, gives, possess, uses or is under the influence of illegal drugs, narcotics, or alcohol in or on school property shall be subject to (1) suspension from the school, (2) removal, expulsion from school, and/or (3) being reported to the appropriate law enforcement agencies for possible legal action. Students may not possess, distribute, give, or sell drug paraphernalia. Possession and/or use of drugs or alcohols on school grounds or at school-related functions will result in disciplinary action. The use or possession of tobacco on school property is also prohibited, and will result in appropriate disciplinary action. The definition of a drug which we will use is: ANY SUBSTANCE THAT ALTERS PERCEPTION OR BEHAVIOR REDUCING THAT INDIVIDUALS ABILITY TO FUNCTION APPROPRIATELY IN THE ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT. Any student arriving at school in this unsafe condition will be removed from class and dealt with according to the Student Code of Conduct.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS NOTICE

This notice is to remind you that according to Public Law 107-110, all parents have the right to know the professional qualifications of your childs teachers. Professional qualifications include whether the teacher is certified in the grade level or subject he/she is teaching, the baccalaureate and or graduate degree he/she holds, and the field of discipline of his/her degree or certification. Winfree Academy Charter Schools prides itself on hiring qualified individuals who are outstanding teachers for all our students. If you wish to know any of this information regarding your childs teacher, please make a written request to the Principal.

VISITORS
Parents and other visitors are welcome to visit Winfree Academy Charter Schools. For the safety of the school and those within it, all visitors must first report to the front office. Visits to individual classrooms during instructional time are permitted only with the Principals approval, and such visits are not permitted if their duration or frequency interferes with the delivery of instruction or disrupts the normal school environment.

Dear Parents, Teachers, Building Occupants, and Employee Organizations: In the past, asbestos was used extensively in building materials because of its insulation, sound absorbing, and fire retarding capabilities. Virtually any building constructed before the late 1970s contained some asbestos. Intact and undisturbed asbestos materials generally do not pose a health risk. Asbestos materials, however, can become hazardous when, due to damage or deterioration over time, they release fibers. If the fibers are inhaled, they can lead to health problems, such as cancer and asbestosis. In 1986, Congress passed the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) which requires schools to be inspected to identify any asbestos containing building materials. Suspected asbestos containing building materials were located, sampled (or assumed) and rated according to condition and potential hazard. Every three years, Winfree Academy has conducted a re-inspection to determine whether the condition of the known or assumed asbestos containing building materials (ACBM) has changed and to make recommendations on managing or removing the ACBM. At the last re-inspection conducted on November 10, 2009, all materials listed in the Management Plan as asbestos containing (or assumed to be asbestos-containing) were inspected and found to be in good condition. The law further requires and asbestos management plan to be in place by July 1989. Winfree Academy developed a plan, as required, which has been continually updated. The plan has several ongoing requirements: publish a notification on management plan availability and the status of asbestos activities; educate and train its employees about asbestos and how to deal with it; notify short-term or temporary workers on the location of the asbestos containing building materials; post warning labels in routine maintenance areas where asbestos was previously identified or assumed; follow set plans and procedures designed to minimize the disturbance of asbestos containing building materials; and survey the condition of these materials every six months to assure that they remain in good condition. During the past year, asbestos containing building materials have been removed, encapsulated, or enclosed in all of Winfree Academys locations. It is the intention of Winfree Academy to comply with all federal and state regulations controlling asbestos and to take whatever steps are necessary to ensure students and employees a healthy and safe environment in which to learn and work. You are welcome to review a copy of the asbestos management plan in the school administrative offices or campus administrative office during regular business hours. Doyle Elkin is our designated asbestos program coordinator, and all inquiries regarding the asbestos plan and asbestos-related issues should be directed to him at 972-869-3250.

Sincerely,

Brandy Schott Interim CEO/ Superintendent

CONTACT US SCHOOL BOARD Chair Vice Chair of Operations Vice Chair of Special Programs Secretary Treasurer Community Board Member Jennifer Sullivan Wayne Gillespie Eddie Vernon Rusty Patton Greg Ward Kelley Moore

CHARTER SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 6221 Riverside Drive, Suite 110 Irving, Texas 75039 Phone (972) 869-3250 Fax (972) 869-3282 www.winfreeacademy.com Founder/Executive Advisor Interim CEO/Superintendent Executive Director Executive Director Director of Instruction Director of Special Education Melody Chalkley Brandy Schott Jamie Deen Lisa Ehrke Eric Dillie Nicole Watkins

CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION Irving Principal Intern Holly Gregg hgregg@wacsd.com 3110 Skyway Circle South Phone (972) 251-2010 Irving, Texas 75038 Fax (972) 251-4310 Campus Color: Maroon Lewisville Principal Mike Quinlan 341 Bennett Lane Lewisville, Texas 75057 Campus Color: Purple Richardson Principal Madge Ennis 1661 Gateway Boulevard Richardson, Texas 75080 Campus Color: Green Grapevine Principal Intern- Maritza Olivarez 1250 William D. Tate Blvd, Suite 100 Grapevine, Texas 76051 Campus Color: Yellow North Richland Hills Principal - Brad Landis 6311 Blvd 26, Suite 300 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 Campus Color: Silver Denton Principal Emily Keating 518 Acme St. Denton, Texas 76205 Campus Color: Sky Blue mquinlan@wacsd.com Phone (214) 222-2200 Fax (214) 222-0201

mennis@wacsd.com Phone (972) 234-9855 Fax (972) 234-9975

molivarez@wacsd.com Phone (817) 481-5803 Fax (817) 329-6307

blandis@wacsd.com Phone (817) 590-2240 Fax (817) 590-8724

ekeating@wacsd.com Phone (940) 243-0480 Fax (940) 243-0219

School Mascot: Osprey (an eagle often referred to as a Seahawk) School Colors: Blue and Ivory

ACADEMICS Career and Technical Education

Winfree Academy offers Career and Technology Education (CTE) programs. Admission to these programs is based on the grade level you are in. Your campus registrar will notify you of the career course break down by grade level. It is the policy of Winfree Academy Charter Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Winfree Academy Charter Schools will take steps to ensure the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technology programs. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator at 6221 Riverside Dr. Suite 110; Irving, TX 75039 or at 972-869-3250.

Career Readiness
Whether a student is first going to a four year university, career training, trade school, or work, they must be prepared to enter the workforce with employability skills and a plan for the path they choose. Upon enrollment, parents and students will select a career learning track which includes elective courses designed to provide exploration and hands-on learning experiences in selected career fields. The career learning tracks offered at WACS are: Business Management and Administration Human Services Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security areas Hospitality Services Experiences available within each career learning track may include the following: Winfree Works CTE Labs Career Fairs Career Focused Field Trips Career Preparation Courses (work based learning experiences in which the student can receive up to 3 elective credits)

College Readiness Those students whose post-high school plan includes entering a college or university upon graduating from high school will receive a focused education that prepares them for college.

Dual College Credit Winfree Academy Charter Schools provides an opportunity for students to earn college credit while enrolled through our Dual Credit program. Dual credit refers to an opportunity and agreement through which a student may earn high school credit for successfully completing a college course that covers all the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) of any specified high school course. The dual credit earned is college credit and high school credit for one course. Courses through which a student may earn dual credit may be taken at the high school or at a college and may be taught by a high school teacher with appropriate credentials or by regular college faculty. Dual credit students must have the approval of the high school Principal or other official designated by the school district, must meet the entrance requirements of the participating institution of higher learning, and must be in grade 11 or 12. Winfree Academy has agreements with North Central Texas College, Dallas County Community Colleges, Tarrant County Community Colleges, TXVSN, and STATE U. College and Career Preparatory Schools Winfree Academy offers instruction specific to an area of study that students are interested in pursuing at the college or career level. These courses will begin building your foundation either through certifications earned or preliminary information regarding your potential career. Each campus offers specific Preparation Schools based on their expertise. Contact your campus for more information regarding Winfree Academy Preparatory Schools. Business Prep School (Grapevine, Richardson, & North Richland Hills) Creative Arts Prep School (Irving, Lewisville, Richardson, & Denton) Family and Consumer Sciences Prep School (Coming Soon to Irving & Denton) General Studies Prep School (ALL Campuses) Health Services Prep School (Coming Soon to Richardson) Industrial Technology Prep School (Coming Soon to Richardson, & North Richland Hills) Innovation Prep School (Lewisville & Grapevine) Legal Services Prep School (Coming Soon to Lewisville)

Texas Virtual School Network/STATE U The Texas Virtual School Network (TXVSN) has been established to provide students with a method of distance learning, as well as dual credit opportunities. Winfree Academy has an articulation agreement with STATE Us dual credit program through The University of Texas at Arlington and Lamar University. Students may earn college credit by taking online courses through both of these 4-year Texas Public Universities. Students should see their campus Life Transition Coach for more information.

Computer Usage Acceptable Use Agreement

Overview: Internet/Intranet/Extranet related systems, including but not limited to computer equipment, software, operating systems, storage media, network accounts, WWW browsing, and FTP, are the property of Winfree Academy. These systems are to be used for educational purposes in serving the academic interests of students and stakeholders. Effective security is a team effort involving the participation and support of every Winfree Academy student who deals with information and/or information systems. It is the responsibility of every computer user to know these guidelines, and to conduct their activities accordingly. Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to outline the acceptable use of computer equipment at Winfree Academy. These rules are in place to protect the student and Winfree Academy. Inappropriate use exposes Winfree Academy to risks including virus attacks, compromise of network systems and services, and legal issues. Scope: This policy applies to all students at Winfree Academy. This policy applies to all equipment that is owned or leased by Winfree Academy. General Use and Ownership 1. While Winfree Academys network administration desires to provide a reasonable level of privacy, users should be aware that the data they create on the district systems remains the property of Winfree Academy. Because of the need to protect Winfree Academys network, administration cannot guarantee the confidentiality of information stored on any network device belonging to Winfree Academy. 2. Winfree Academy reserves the right to inspect user directories for inappropriate materials or executable files and/or programs that are unauthorized and may affect the operation of the network. Such files are subject to removal if found.

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Students are responsible for exercising good judgment regarding computer use. For security and network maintenance purposes, only authorized individuals within Winfree Academy may monitor equipment, systems, and network traffic at any time. Winfree Academy reserves the right to audit networks and systems on a periodic basis to ensure compliance with this policy. Use of remote computer resources through remote telecommunication shall be governed by the same policies and rules designated for local area use. Users will be held accountable for their conduct when logged onto remote systems accessible through home or other telecommunication channels. All users will follow any additional campus specific guidelines. These include but are not limited to: excessive printing of non-educational materials, activities that would erase, rename, or make unusable in any fashion any other individuals files or programs. All users are prohibited from accessing portions of the internet that do not promote the instructional mission of Winfree Academy Charter Schools.

Security and Proprietary Information 1. The user interface for information contained on Internet/Intranet/Extranet related to systems is classified as confidential. Examples of confidential information include but are not limited to: student logins, student files, etc. Students should take all necessary steps to prevent unauthorized access to this information. 2. Keep passwords secure and do not share accounts. Authorized users are responsible for the security of their passwords and accounts. Unacceptable Use: The following activities are, in general, prohibited. Under no circumstances is a student of Winfree Academy authorized to engage in any activity that is illegal under local, state, federal or international law while utilizing Winfree Academy owned resources. The lists below are by no means exhaustive, but attempt to provide a framework for activities which fall into the category of unacceptable use. The following activities are strictly prohibited, with no exceptions: 1. Use of any Winfree Academy computer or networks for any other purpose other than legitimate learning activities. This may include but is not limited to the following: participating in chat rooms, accessing e-mail accounts, accessing non-school related websites, accessing social networking sites such as Facebook/ Twitter, and using unacceptable language, images, or threats. 2. Violations of the rights of any person or company protected by copyright, trade secret, patent or other intellectual property, or similar laws or regulations, including, but not limited to, any downloading, installation, or distribution of pirated or other software products. 3. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material including, but not limited to, digitization and distribution of photographs from magazines, books or other copyrighted sources, copyrighted music, and the installation of any copyrighted software for which Winfree Academy or the end user does not have an active license is strictly prohibited. 4. Exporting software, technical information, encryption software or technology, in violation of international or regional export control laws is illegal. 5. Introduction of malicious programs into the network or server (e.g., viruses, worms or Trojan horses, email bombs, etc.) 6. Erasing, altering, renaming, transferring, or making unusable in any fashion any other individuals files or programs. 7. Revealing your account password to others or allowing use of your account by others. This includes family and other household members when work is being done at home. 8. Making fraudulent offers of products, items, or services originating from any Winfree Academy account. 9. Effecting security breaches or disruptions of network communication. Security breaches include, but are not limited to, accessing data of which the student is not an intended recipient or logging into a server or account that the student is not expressly authorized to access. For purposes of this section, disruption includes, but is not limited to, network sniffing, pinged floods, packet spoofing, denial of service, and forged routing information for malicious purposes. 10. Port scanning or security scanning is expressly prohibited unless prior notification to a Winfree Academy administrator is made. 11. Tampering with, removing components from, or otherwise deliberately interfering with the operation of computers, networks, printers, user files, or other associated peripherals. Such actions will be taken as acts of vandalism and/or theft. 12. Executing any form of network monitoring which will intercept data not intended for the students host. 13. Circumventing user authentication or security of any host, network or account. 14. Interfering with or denying service to any user other than the students host (for example, denial of service attack). 15. Using any programs/script/command, or sending messages of any kind, with the intent to interfere with, or disable, a users terminal session, via any means, locally or via the Internet/Intranet/Extranet. 16. Providing information about, or lists of, Winfree Academy students to parties inside or outside Winfree Academy.

Enforcement: Any student found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action according to the Student Code of Conduct.

Correspondence Courses
Winfree Academy Charter School uses Texas Tech University for correspondence courses as needed. Winfree Academy will pay for the courses that are approved for enrollment. If a student does not complete the course within the identified enrollment period, then the student may be responsible for the cost to repeat the course. Please see your campus Life Transition Coach and Registrar for questions regarding Texas Tech University correspondence courses. Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Winfree Academy Charter Schools offers Languages Other Than English (LOTE) through Powerspeak. Powerspeak is a software company that provides an online delivery format of their courses and assigns an online teacher to each student that Winfree enrolls in the specified courses. These teachers are not employed by Winfree Academy. Winfree Academy will pay for the courses that are approved for enrollment. If a student does not complete the course within the identified enrollment period, then the student may be responsible for the cost to repeat the course. You will find the list of courses offered in the course catalog, page 18..

Credit by Exam
Students are able to earn credit in specific courses by passing approved examinations under Section 74.24 of the Texas Administrative Code. Students may take a credit by examination for acceleration or remediation. For more information on these examinations, contact the Principal or Life Transition Coach. Acceleration A student may be permitted to take an examination to advance to a higher grade level or to earn credit for an academic course for which the student has no prior instruction. Students who are taking Credit by Exam to accelerate (no prior instruction) must score a 90 or above to receive credit. Remediation A student may be given credit for an academic subject in which he or she had some prior instruction, if the student scores 70% on a criterion-referenced test for the applicable course.

Fitness Testing
The District will annually assess students physical fitness by order of the Commissioner of Educations rules, included in Title 19 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 103, Subchapter AA. In accordance with statute 103.1001 and the Texas Education Agency, all districts are mandated to use the FitnessGram to conduct the fitness testing. At the end of the school year, a parent may submit a written request to obtain the results of his or her childs physical fitness assessment conducted during the school year. For additional information about the use of FitnessGram , please see www.fitnessgram.net.

Grade Level Classification

Students are evaluated for grade classification based on several factors such as age, State assessment track and credit completion. First year 9th graders that are 14 or 15 years old follow a traditional 9-12 progression. The campus graduation committee, composed of the principal, registrar and Life Transition Coach (SPED and/or ESL staff as appropriate) will assign each students initial grade level and oversee student promotion. Grade level determination will also be evaluated and recommended by ARD and LPAC committees when applicable. Step Forward Accelerated Graduation Plan Students that have fallen behind or come from non-traditional education may be placed on Winfrees Step Forward program. Please follow the Step Forward Accelerated Graduation Plan Flow Chart to determine your grade level. The campus graduation committee, composed of the principal, registrar and Life Transition Coach (SPED and/or ESL(staff as appropriate) will assign each students initial grade level and oversee student promotion.

STEP FORWARD Accelerated Graduation Plan

The following flowchart will be used for grade classification:

9th grader

10th grader

11th grader

12th grader

Definition: Students first year in 9th grade.

Definition: Any student that has been in school for one full year and had the opportunity to take 9th TAKS

Definition: Any student that has been in school for more than 2 years or completes 8.5 core credits

Definition: Students 18 and older or out of school for 3 or more years

Definition: Student has completed 14 credits and participated in Exit Level TAKS

Student is a 9th grader and will take 9th grade STARR Exams

Student does not complete 8.5 core credits before promotion date

Student completes 8.5 core credits before promotion date

Student is an 11 grader and will take Exit Level TAKS

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Definition: Student is a 12th grader and will prepare for graduation.

Student will remain in 10th grade and take 10th grade TAKS.

Student moves to 11th grade and will take Exit Level TAKS

Grading Procedures
Winfree Academy Charter School grading procedures support rigorous and mastery-based learning philosophy to improve student achievement. The grading policy and procedures also provide guidelines for ensuring fair and credible evaluation of student learning. Credits will transfer to the receiving school only on a or full credit basis. Any partial work completed is left to the receiving school to determine if they will be accepted. The Grade Weight Scale below will be used to calculate quarter grades: Type of Assignments Daily Grades Test Grades Projects Teachers Choice Percentage of Quarter Grade 40% 20% 20% 20%

The Grade Scale below will be used to calculate semester grades for any course that includes a Mid-term and/or Cumulative Exam. First Semester First Quarter Grade Second Quarter Grade Mid- Term Second Semester Third Quarter Grade Fourth Quarter Grade Cumulative Exam Percentage of Quarter Grade 42.5% 42.5% 15% Percentage of Quarter Grade 42.5% 42.5% 15%

Only grades and completed quarters of work will be carried from one school year to the next. Campus Learning Teams and ARD committees may make exceptions to this policy.

State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STARR) Beginning with incoming Freshman (9th) for the 2011-2012 year, Texas Public High Schools will implement the STARR. The STARR is a new state assessment exam that will take the place of all TAKS tests. These end of course exams are not tied to a specific grade level, rather students will take the end of course exam as they complete the associated course. End of course scores must account for 15% of the course grade. In the case of two semester courses, it is unclear how the end of course exam will affect the overall grade since the first semester grade would already be established. As soon as WACS has more information from the Texas Education Agency, WACS will inform parents and students.

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Winfree Academy Charter School District Course Catalog

2011 ~ 2012

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Course Catalog
The purpose of this course catalog is to provide parents and students with information regarding Winfree Academy High School course offerings and graduation requirements. This catalog is designed to assist students in planning the most appropriate program for their attendance at Winfree. Students along with their parents, teachers and counselors will discuss each students course selections before and during the pre-registration and registration process.

Dual Credit
Dual credit courses are also offered through the Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN). Texas Virtual School Network provides courses to supplement the instructional programs of public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools. Through regular review of student needs, schools may determine that TxVSN courses provide useful instructional options. Students are eligible to enroll in dual credit courses if:
The student is an eleventh grade student who achieves a score of 2200 on mathematics and/or a score of 2200 on English/Language Arts with a writing subsection score of at least 3 on the tenth grade TAKS relevant to the courses to be attempted, or The student achieves a combined score of 107 on the PSAT/NMSQT with a minimum of 50 on the critical reading and/or mathematics test relevant to the courses to be attempted, or The student achieves a composite score of 23 on the PLAN with a 19 or higher in mathematics and English. An eligible high school student who has enrolled in dual credit under this provision must demonstrate eligibility to enroll in dual credit courses in twelfth grade, and The student meets all of the college's regular prerequisite requirements designated for that course (e.g., minimum score on a specified placement test, minimum grade in a specified previous course, etc.), and The student has at least junior year high school standing, with exceptions to this requirement for students with demonstrated outstanding academic performance and capability (as evidenced by grade-point average and PSAT/NMSQT scores). THECB 4/2010

List of course offerings through TxVSN are listed on page 23 of the course catalog.

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English Language Arts Courses

English I Course # 03220100 Grade: 9 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Language Arts, 8th Grade Course Description This course provides units of composition, including the multi-paragraph paper of moderate complexity; units of syntax, with emphasis on the production and analysis of sentences; units of literature including selected classics with emphasis on literary interpretation and techniques; and units of vocabulary, spelling and usage. English for Speakers of Other Languages I Course # 03200700 Grade: 9 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: LEP Classification Course Description Students enrolled in English I for Speakers of Other Languages continue to increase and refine their communication skills. Students edit their papers for clarity, engaging language, and the correct use of the conventions and mechanics of written English and produce final, error-free drafts. clarity, engaging language, and the correct use of the conventions and mechanics of written English and produce final, error-free drafts

English III Course # 03220300 Grade: 11 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: English II Course Description The course incorporates a chronological approach to the study of American literature with emphasis on reading comprehension, literary analysis, vocabulary and spelling improvement, and composition and research skills. Formal and informal writing assignments are used to improve paragraph development, language usage, and essay writing. English IV Course # 03220400 Grade: 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: English III Course Description The course provides an intensive study of composition during which students will employ the stages of the compositing process including prewriting, writing, and revision. Students will write a variety of short and long compositions using various forms of discourse as well as outside information with documentation.

English II Course # 03220200 Grade: 10 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: English I Course Description This course continues the study of syntactic structures for improvement of sentences; organization of paragraphs and multi-paragraph papers (with introduction of the research paper); vocabulary, spelling, usage, punctuation, and thinking skills; short story, poetry, novel, drama, epic and legend, and biography units.

Communications Applications Course # 03241400 Grade: 9-11 Credit: 1/2 Prerequisite: none Course Description Students enrolled in Communication Applications will be expected to identify, analyze, develop, and evaluate communication skills needed for professional and social success in interpersonal situations, group interactions, and personal and professional presentations.

English for Speakers of Other Languages II Course # 03200600 Grade: 9-12 Credit: Prerequisite: LEP Classification - ESOL I Course Description Students enrolled in English II for Speakers of Other Languages continue to increase and refine their communication skills. Students edit their papers for

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English Language Arts Courses Cont.

Journalism Course # 3230100 Grade: 9-12 Credit:1 Prerequisite: none Course Description Students enrolled in Journalism will learn journalistic traditions, research self-selected topics, write journalistic texts, and learn the principles of publishing. For high school students whose first language is not English, the students' native language serves as a foundation for English language acquisition and language learning. Creative and Imaginative Writing Course # 03221200 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: none Course Description Creative and Imaginative Writing is a rigorous composition course that asks students to demonstrate their skill in such forms of writing as essays, short stories, poetry, and drama. Reading II Course # 0370800 Grade: 9-11 Credit: 1/2 Prerequisite: Reading 1 Course Description Reading II offers students instruction in word recognition and comprehension strategies and vocabulary to ensure that high school students have an opportunity to read with competence, confidence, and understanding. Reading III Course # 03270900 Grade: 9-11 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Reading II Course Description Reading II offers students instruction in word recognition and comprehension strategies and vocabulary to ensure that high school students have an opportunity to read with competence, confidence, and understanding.

Practical Writing Skills Course # 03221300 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: none Course Description This course emphasizes skill in the use of conventions and mechanics of written English, the appropriate and effective application of English grammar, and the effective use of vocabulary. Students are expected to understand the recursive nature of the writing process. Reading I Course # 03270700 Grade: 9-11 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: none Course Description Reading I offers students instruction in word recognition and comprehension strategies and vocabulary to ensure that high school students have an opportunity to read with competence, confidence, and understanding.

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Mathematics Course Descriptions

Algebra I Course # 03100500 Grade 9-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: none Course Description Algebra I is the foundation for high school mathematics courses. It is the bridge from the concrete to the abstract study of mathematics. Topics include simplifying expressions, evaluating and solving equations and inequalities, and graphing linear and quadratic functions and relations. Real world applications are presented within the course content and a function's approach is emphasized. Students use ideas from algebra, geometry, probability and statistics to solve realistic applied problems. Concrete, algorithmic, graphical and technological tools and a variety of representations will be used to solve problems that involve money, data, chance, patterns, music, design, nature and science.

Pre-Calculus Course # 03101100 Grade: 10-12

Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Geometry and Algebra II Course Description This course is designed to provide a foundation for higher-level mathematics courses and includes topics covering trigonometric functions, circular functions, triangle problems, polar coordinates and their graphs, the properties of the real number system, concepts and skills involved in the analysis of relations and functions, properties of special functions, concepts related to higher degree polynomial functions, sequences and series, derivatives and other selected topics.

Geometry Course # 03100700 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Algebra I Graphing Calculator Required Course Description This course develops a structured mathematical system employing both deductive and inductive reasoning. It includes plane, spatial, coordinate, and transformational geometry. Algebraic methods are used to solve problems involving geometric principles. Algebra II Course # 03100600 Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry Graphing Calculator Required Course Description This course extends the topics first seen in Algebra I and provides advanced skills in algebraic operations. Additionally, linear and quadratic functions and relations, conic sections, exponential and logarithmic functions, graphing, and sequences and series will be explored.

Mathematical Models Course # 03102400 Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Algebra and Geometry Course Description

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Science Course Descriptions

Biology Course # 3010200 Grade: 9-11 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: None Course Description In Biology, students study a variety of topics that include: structures and functions of cells and viruses; growth and development of organisms; cells, tissues, and organs; nucleic acids and genetics; biological evolution; taxonomy; metabolism and energy transfers in living organisms; living systems; homeostasis; ecosystems; and plants and the environment. Integrated Physics and Chemistry Course # 3060201 Grade: 9-10 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Students cannot take Chemistry or Physics before taking this course if they want to use it as a science credit. Course Description This course is designed to introduce students to the disciplines of physics and chemistry in the following topics: motion, waves, energy transformations, properties of matter, changes in matter, and solution chemistry. Students will learn to use mathematical formulas to calculate work, momentum, acceleration, density, and speed. Students will also use the Periodic Table as a tool to predict patterns in chemical bonding and balance simple chemical equations; and will become familiar with factors that affect the rate of solution. Students will understand the movement of heat energy through materials, and know the concept of specific heat. They will also understand the characteristics of waves and identify the relationships between wavelength, frequency, and amplitude. Chemistry Course # 3040000 Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: One unit of high school science and Algebra I Course Description In Chemistry, students study a variety of topics that include characteristics of matter, use of the Periodic Table, development of atomic theory and chemical bonding, chemical stoichiometry, gas laws, solution chemistry, thermochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Students will investigate how chemistry is an integral part of our daily lives. Physics Course # 3050000 Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Algebra I Course Description In Physics, students study a variety of topics that include: laws of motion; changes within physical systems and conservation of energy and momentum; forces; thermodynamics; characteristics and behavior of waves; and atomic, nuclear, and quantum physics. Students who successfully complete Physics will acquire factual knowledge within a conceptual framework, practice experimental design and interpretation, work collaboratively with colleagues, and develop critical thinking skills. Environmental Systems Course # 03020000 Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: One year of a life science Course Description In Environmental Systems, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students study a variety of topics that include: biotic and abiotic factors in habitats, ecosystems and biomes, interrelationships among resources and an environmental system, sources and flow of energy through an environmental system, relationship between carrying capacity and changes in populations and ecosystems, and changes in environments.

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Social Studies Course Descriptions

World Geography Course # 3320100 Grade: 9 or 10 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Course Description In World Geography Studies, students examine people, places, and environments at local, regional, national, and international scales from the Spatial and ecological perspectives of geography. Students explore the world physically, politically, culturally and economically. The students will also describe the influence of geography on events of the past and present. Students use problem-solving and decisionmaking skills to ask and answer geographic questions. US History Course # 3340100 Grade: 10 or 11 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: World History or World Geography Course Description In this course, students study the history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present. Historical content focuses on the political, economic, and social events and issues related to industrialization and urbanization, major wars, domestic and foreign policies of the Cold War and post-Cold War eras, and reform movements including civil rights. Students also examine geographical factors, constitutional issues, impact of technological innovations, the dynamic relationship of the three branches of the federal government, and the expansion of democratic processes. World History Course # 3340400 Grade: 11 or 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: None Course Description World History Studies is the only course offering students an overview of the entire history of humankind. The major emphasis is on the study of significant people, events, and issues from the earliest times to the present. Students explore the general characteristics of a time period and a detailed analysis of one or two sample cultures and mapping of associated geographical features. Economics Course # 3310300 Grade: 12 Credit: 1/2 Prerequisite: World History or World Geography and US History Course Description The focus of this course is on the basic principles concerning production, consumption, and distribution of goods and services in the United States and a comparison with those in other countries around the world. Students examine the rights and responsibilities of consumers and businesses. Students analyze free enterprise, supply and demand, monetary policy, fiscal policy, and international trade. Government Course # 3330100 Grade: 12 Credit: 1/2 Prerequisite: World History or World Geography and US History Course Description In Government, the focus is on the principles and beliefs upon which the United States was founded and on the structure, functions, and powers of government at the national, state, and local levels. This course allows students to learn major political ideas and forms of government in history. A significant focus of the course is on the U.S. Constitution, its underlying principles and ideas, and the form of government it created.

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Languages Other Than English Course Descriptions

Latin I Course # 03430100 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: None Course Description Latin I is an introduction to Classical Latin and the Roman world. The students will learn basic communication skills by using vocabulary, grammar, writing, speaking, and reading. Latin II Course # 03430200 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Latin I Course Description Latin II is a continuation of Latin I. Spanish I Course # 03440100 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: None Course Description Spanish I is a highly structured academic elective. It introduces students to the Spanish language and culture of the Spanish speaking countries. Students develop these communications by using the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Spanish II Course # 03440200 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Spanish I Course Description Spanish II is a highly structured academic elective. It is a continuation of Spanish I. Spanish III Course # 03440300 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Spanish II Course Description Spanish III is a highly structured academic elective. It is a continuation of Spanish II. French II is a continuation of French I. The structure of this course is expanded in grammar, and vocabulary. French III/AP Course # 03410300 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: French II Course Description French III is a continuation of French II. The language skills are focused more, and become the most effective for the students to start practicing verbally. French I Course # 03410100 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: None Course Description French I is a basic structure of the French language and the culture differences between the French and the American people. In this course the student will incorporate communications skills by listening, writing, speaking, reading, and viewing. French II Course # 03410200 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: French I Course Description

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Visual Fine Arts Course Descriptions

Art I Course # 03500100 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: none Course Description Students rely on their perceptions of the environment, developed through increasing visual awareness and sensitivity to surroundings, memory, imagination, and life experiences, as source for creating artworks.

Art II Drawing Course # 03500500 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite Course Description Students will work in-depth to problem solve using the principles and elements of art in different drawing mediums. These techniques may include pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, crayon, pastel, marker, etc.

Art III Art History Course # 03501700 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite Course Description By analyzing artistic styles and historical periods students develop respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. Students respond to and analyze artworks, thus contributing to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and evaluations.

Music I History Course # 03152900 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite Course Description Begins with the study of music elements, then proceeds sequentially through musical heritage by style period, from the Middle Ages through the first part of the Romantic period.

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Career and Technical Course Descriptions

Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance Course #13011200 Grade: 9-10 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: None Course Description Students gain knowledge and skills in enterprise systems, the impact of global business, marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. Touch System Data Entry Course #13011300 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1/2 Prerequisite: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance Course Description Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. Business Information Management I Course #13011400 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Touch System Data Entry Course Description Students will implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce and/or postsecondary education. Business English Course #13011600 Grade: 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: English III Course Description Students recognize, evaluate, and prepare for a rapidly evolving global business environment that requires flexibility and adaptability. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. Business Law Course #13011700 Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Business Information Management I Course Description Students analyze the social responsibility of business and industry regarding the significant issues relating to the legal environment, business ethics, torts, contracts, negotiable financial instruments, personal property, sales, warranties, and business organizations, concept of agency and employment, and real property. Principles of Human Services Course #13024200 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: None Course Description Students will implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce and/or postsecondary education. Child Development Course #13024700 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Principles of Human Services Course Description Students will acquire knowledge and skills related to child growth and development from prenatal through school-age children and investigate careers related to the care and education of children.

Career Preparation I Course #12701300 Grade 10-12 Credit: 2-3 Prerequisite: Any Principle Course Course Description Students participate in a learning experience that combines classroom instruction with paid business and industry employment experiences and supports strong partnerships among school, business, and community stakeholders.

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Career and Technical Course Descriptions Cont.

Career Preparation II Course #12701400 Grade: 11-12 Credit: 2-3 Prerequisite: Career Preparation I Course Description Students will develop skills for lifelong learning, employability, leadership, management, work ethics, safety, and communication as a group; however, each student will have an individual training plan that will address job-specific knowledge and skills. Hospitality Services Course #13022800 Grade: 11-12 Credit: 2-3 Prerequisite: Course Description Hospitality Services provides students with the academic and technical preparation to pursue highdemand and high-skill careers in hospitality related industries. Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Course #13029200 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1/2 -1 Prerequisite: None Course Description Students will acquire knowledge and skills related to professions in law enforcement, security, corrections, and/or fire and emergency management services. Professional Communications Course #13009900 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1/2 Prerequisite: None Course Description Careers in the global economy require individuals to be creative and have a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong and solid academic foundation, and a proficiency in professional oral and written communication. Web Mastering Course #03580800 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1/2 Prerequisite: None Course Description Web Mastering is a Technology Applications course. Students will learn how to make informed decisions related to applications associated with technology.

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Physical Education Course Descriptions

Foundations of Personal Fitness Course #3820101 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1/2 Prerequisite: None Course Description Students will understand the concept of wellness to strive to reach optimal levels of health. This course will assist in motivating students to strive for lifetime personal fitness with an emphasis on the healthrelated components of physical fitness. Health Course #: 03810100 Grade: 9-10 Credit: 1/2 Prerequisite: Course Description This course will help students gain a deeper understanding of the knowledge and behaviors they use to safeguard their health, particularly pertaining to health risks. Individual Sports I Course #3850104 Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1/2 Prerequisite: Foundations of Personal Fitness Course Description Students are expected to participate in a wide range of individual sports that can be pursued for a lifetime. This course will develop the concept of health-related fitness as it relates to the concept of wellness. Aerobics Activities Course # PES00054 Grade 9-12 Credit: 1/2 Prerequisite: Individual Sports I Course Description Students are expected to participate in a wide range of individual sports that can be pursued for a lifetime. This course will continue to develop the concept of health-related fitness.

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Texas Virtual School Network Dual Credit Course Offerings

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ART ENGL ENGL ENGL ENGL ENGL ENGL ENGL ENGL 1301 2319 2322 2326 2327 2329 1301 1301 1302 1302 1336 1301 1301 1302 1311 1312 1302 1308 1314 2310 2311 2312 1301 1315 1301 1311 Art Appreciation British Literature British Literature to 1800 American Literature American Literature to 1865 American Literature Composition I Composition I: Critical Thinking, Reading and Writing Composition II Composition II: Critical Thinking, Reading and Writing Programming Fundamentals I An Introduction to Java United States History to 1877 American History: History of the US 1763-1877 United States History Since 1877 History of the United States to 1865 History of the United States since 1865 College Algebra Elementary Statistical Analysis College Algebra Jazz, Pop and Rock Government of the United States State and Local Government Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology

10. ENGL 11. COSC 12. HIST 13. HIST 14. HIST 15. HIST 16. HIST 17. MATH 18. MATH 19. MATH 20. MUSI 21. POLS 22. POLS 23. PSYC 24. PSYC 25. SOCI 26. SOCI

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Course Planning Information for English Language Learners

If you need help interpreting or planning a course of study, please contact the Registrar Office in the school that the student will attend. Winfree, Irving Campus Winfree, Lewisville Campus Winfree, Richardson Campus Winfree, Grapevine Campus Winfree, North Richland Hills Campus Winfree, Denton Campus 972.251.2010 214.222.2200 972.234.9855 817.481.5803 817.590.2240 940.243.0480

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Graduation Requirements
There are three graduation plans;, Distinguished, Recommended and Minimum. Ultimately it is the students and parents/guardians responsibility to decide on a graduation option that best meets the students needs and maximizes opportunities after high school. Students are automatically placed on the Recommended Graduation Plan. Students who choose to move from the Recommended Program to the Minimum Program must have parents/guardians permission in writing. Students and parents/guardians are solely responsible for enrolling and monitoring the successful completion of courses required for graduation.

Graduation Requirements for Students in Special Education

The secondary program of a student receiving special education services shall terminate either with graduation or when the student no longer meets the age requirement for eligibility in the Texas Education Code. A student receiving special education services who has not reached his or her 22nd birthday on September 1 of a scholastic year shall be eligible for services through the end of that scholastic year or until graduation. 1. Graduation constitutes a release from services and is a change in placement. A student may be graduated according to the provisions specified in either paragraph (2), (3), or (4) of this subsection. 2. A student receiving special education services may graduate and be awarded a high school diploma if: a. The student has satisfactorily completed the states or districts (whichever is greater) minimum curriculum and credit requirements for graduation applicable to students in general education, including satisfactory performance on the exit level assessment instrument; or b. The student has satisfactorily completed the states or districts (whichever is greater) minimum curriculum and credit requirements for graduation applicable to students in general education and has been exempted from the exitlevel assessment instrument under TEC, 39.027(a)(2)(B). 3. A student receiving special education services may also graduate and receive a regular high school diploma when the students admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee has determined that the student has successfully completed: a. The students individualized education program (IEP) and met one of the following conditions: i. Full-time employment, based on the students abilities and local employment opportunities, in addition to sufficient self-help skills to enable the student to maintain the employment without direct and ongoing educational support of the local school district; ii. Demonstrated mastery of specific employability skills and self-help skills which do not require direct ongoing education support of the local school district; or iii. Access to services which are not within the legal responsibility of public education, or employment or educational options for which the student has been prepared by the academic program; b. The states or districts (whichever is greater) minimum credit requirements for students without disabilities; and c. The states or districts minimum curriculum requirements to the extent possible with modifications/substitutions only when it is determined necessary by the ARD committee for the student to receive an appropriate education. 4. A student receiving special education services may also graduate and receive a regular high school diploma upon the ARD committee determining that the student no longer meets age eligibility requirements and has completed the requirements specified in the IEP. 5. A student who receives special education services and has completed four years of high school, but has not met the requirements of his or her IEP, may participate in graduation ceremonies and receive a certificate of attendance. Even if the student participates in graduation ceremonies to receive the certificate of attendance, he or she may remain enrolled to complete the IEP and earn his or her high school diploma; however, the student will only be allowed to participate in one graduation ceremony.

Homework
Homework is not a general requirement for coursework at Winfree. However, if a student wishes to accelerate their course completion, they may check out textbooks and materials overnight by complying with the campus overnight checkout procedures. Students may also complete work by accessing Winfrees online curriculum delivery system, Moodle, at home. Every student is given a Moodle login username and password. This program can be easily accessed at home. If the student experiences any difficulty; they can communicate that with their teacher the next school day and get the problem resolved.

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Plagiarism/Cheating
Any student that is found to be guilty of cheating and/or plagiarism will be subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited to, suspension or expulsion. If the Principal chooses to have your student resubmit the work, the final grade of the re-submitted work will not exceed a grade of 70 regardless of the quality or level of achievement of the resubmitted work. Depending upon the severity of the violation, the student may be directed to complete an entire quarter of work. The final decision will be at the discretion of the Principal.

Rank in Class and Grade Point Calculation

Class rank is a measure of each students academic performance in high school. Class rankings are utilized for college admissions and scholarship eligibility. These rankings also determine Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the district and each campus. Winfree Academy Charter Schools determines a student rank utilizing a system of weighting numerical semester grades to differentiate difficulty levels for total ranking points/cumulative GPA. Dual credit, AP and Honors grades are multiplied by 1.1, standard course grades are multiplied by 1.0 and content modified grades are multiplied by .9. Local credits and credit by exam grades are included in the GPA. Class rank is determined by converting final semester grades into the weighted grades and obtaining the average. This average is the cumulative rank points that are then assigned a position within graduating class. The cumulative GPA used to rank determine class ranking will be calculated no later than May 15th of each year. For a student to be considered in the ranking process they must have been enrolled at Winfree Academy for no less than 18 weeks OR shall have completed a minimum of 8 credits at Winfree Academy. He/she must have completed all graduation requirements including passing all exit level state assessments. The final date for th th class ranking is May 15 . A student who completes all requirements for graduation after May 15 , may participate in the graduation ceremony, but will be included in the class ranking for the following year. Conversion of cumulative GPA to a 4.0 system will be as follows: 95-100 A 4.00 90-94 A3.67 87-89 B+ 3.33 83-86 B 3.00 80-82 B2.67 77-79 C+ 2.33 73-76 C 2.00 70-72 C1.67 Any grade below 70 is failing. Grades below 70 are considered a 0.0 grade point even if credit is given. Incomplete grades will not be displayed on transcripts or have numeric value. APV grades will not have a grade point; however the semesters will be counted in the calculation. The conversion will be completed by adding the grade point equivalent of the grades earned for each semester and then dividing by the number of semester grades present.

Testing
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)

In order to fulfill the requirements of House Bill 3 passed by the 81st Texas Legislature and incorporated into Texas Education Code (TEC) Chapter 39, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) is developing the new State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). STAAR is a more rigorous assessment program that will provide the foundation for a new accountability system for Texas public education. STAAR will replace the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) beginning in spring 2012. At high school, grade-specific assessments will be replaced with 12 end-of-course (EOC) assessments: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English I, English II, English III, World Geography, World History, and U.S. History. For more information regarding the implementation of STAAR, refer to: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/

Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) th th In addition to routine testing and other measures of achievement, students in 10 and 11 grade will take an appropriate state assessment, either the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS), TAKS Modified (TAKS-

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M), TAKS Accommodated (TAKS A) or TAKS Alternative (TAKS-Alt). TAKS, TAKS-M, TAKS A, and TAKS-Alt assessments are administered as follows: English Language Arts 10 & 11 Mathematics: grades 10 & 11 Science: grades 10 & 11 Social studies: grades 10 & 11

Exams & Requirements for Graduation Applicable to 12th Grade Students: Texas state law has mandated that all nonexempt students must pass an exit level exam in order to receive a diploma. If the student is scheduled to graduate in the spring of 2011 to 2014, the student will be required to pass the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) or TAKS Accommodated (TAKS A) exit level tests which is first administered in the spring of the students 11th grade school year. Students must successfully pass all sections of the exit-level TAKS test in order to participate in graduation commencement exercises. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Standard: Students who take the exit-level TAKS test may earn an exemption from the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA), an exam required of all students prior to enrolling in a Texas public college or university. The exemption may be earned with the following minimum scores on the exit-level TAKS: 2200 in math and/or 2200 with a writing component score of at least 3 in English/Language Arts (ELA). Available Help Students who experience difficulty passing the tests are eligible for remedial programs. Student needs may be addressed through a variety of interventions, such as special remedial classes and/or tutorial programs. Campus administrators will work with students to develop a program that is appropriate to meet the needs of each student. In addition Texas middle and high school students can access the Texas Online Prep for College Admission Test (TOPCAT) which provides free online SAT and ACT test preparation materials in English and Spanish. Students can access TOPCAT through the College for Texans website, http://www.collegefortexans.com/. Reminder: Only those students who meet all graduation criteria, including passing all parts of the exit level TAKS test, or applicable STARR exams will be permitted to participate in graduation ceremonies Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) Students with limited English proficiency (LEP) will be required to take the state developed Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) for reading. Test results will be reported to students and parents. Certain students, such as students with disabilities and students with limited English proficiency, are eligible for exemptions, accommodations, or a deferment. For more information, see the administrator, counselor, or campus special education contact.

Textbooks
Each student, or the students parent/guardian, is responsible for each textbook not returned by the student. A student who fails to return all textbooks forfeits the right to free textbooks until each textbook previously issued but not returned is paid by the student, parent/guardian. As provided by policy of the board or governing body, a school district or open enrollment charter school may waive or reduce the payment requirement if the student is from a lowincome family. The district or school shall allow the student to use textbooks at school during each school day. If a textbook is not returned or paid for, the district or school may withhold the students records. A district or school may not, under this subsection, prevent a student from graduation, participating in a graduation ceremony, or receiving a diploma., Texas Education 31.104)

Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Honor Graduates

District Valedictorian and Salutatorian The student named as the district valedictorian (who shall also be named campus valedictorian of his or her campus) shall be the student graduating with the highest GPA in the district, and who also meets all of the qualifications outlined below. The district salutatorian shall be the campus valedictorian with the highest GPA after the district valedictorian. In order to qualify for these honors, both students must have been enrolled at Winfree Academy no less than 18 full weeks OR shall have earned a minimum of 8 credits at Winfree Academy and have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) at or above 3.5. In the case of a tie for these honors, the GPA will be calculated to the

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second decimal point. If a tie still exists, the core-academic-subject GPA will become the basis for determining the selection of the valedictorian and salutatorian. Campus Valedictorian The state grants a special award of free tuition for one full year to the top academic graduate at each campus. To qualify for this award as a Winfree Academy graduate, the student must have attended Winfree Academy no less than 18 weeks, OR have completed a minimum of 8 credits at Winfree Academy, and must possess the highest GPA on his/her respective campus. In case of a tie for this award, the GPA will be calculated to the second decimal point. In case a tie still exists, the core-academic-subject GPA will be used as the basis for determining the highest graduate on the campus.

Top Ten Percent of Campus Class State colleges and universities offer automatic admission into their schools for students who graduate in the top ten percent of their class in a Texas high school. In order to qualify as a student in the top ten percent of a campus graduating class, a student must have attended Winfree Academy for at least 18 full weeks OR have completed a minimum of 8 credits at Winfree Academy. Students who qualify as a member of the top ten percent of their campuss graduating class will be recognized as part of this group at the graduation ceremony based on their achievement of the highest GPAs at their respective campuses. Ties will be resolved the same way they are for district valedictorian, district salutatorian, and campus valedictorians (see above).

ACADEMIC SUPPORT A.I.M. Time

Academic, Intervention and Mentoring time for teachers is designed for intensive individual tutoring by the content area teacher. Teachers identify a student who is in need of extra support and schedules them during this time. The teacher then develops a specific plan for that student that is directed at closing the gap in learning. The efficacy of this program lies in the development of the student/teacher relationship and a clear understanding of the students progress.

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Dyslexia
Students who are eligible for Dyslexia services, will receive said services at Winfree Academy. These services will be provided by an interventionist trained in dyslexia or related disorders, utilizing an instructional program targeted to meet the students needs.

English as a Second Language

English as a Second Language (ESL) students may be placed in English as a Second Language (ESL) program by the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) based on the students level of English proficiency. Students who speak languages other than English are at different stages of English language acquisition. Language levels are not grade specific. Student schedules may reflect English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses and sheltered instruction courses that use second language acquisition strategies to make instruction more comprehensible and meaningful. Sheltered instruction courses include math, science, social studies, and language arts.

Instructional labs
Each campus provides content specific labs and a learning center. These areas are designed to provide both in school and after school opportunities for learning. The content area teachers design lessons for the content labs. This gives our students quality instructional time specifically directed toward the mastery of hands on lab experiences. Each content area teacher is required to spend a set amount of time each week for labs. These labs are also directly correlated to STAAR and TAKS objectives, and provide the students ample opportunities to learn and actively practice these objectives. The learning labs are areas dedicated to providing all students intensive individual and small group learning opportunities. The content area teachers develop appropriate intervention and supplemental strategies to enhance the students classroom experience. The time spent in the learning lab is dependent on the teachers plan and the students need for individual attention. Parents/guardians are encouraged to visit during the times a student is involved in these programs. This is another example of Winfrees efforts to ensure all of our students are exposed to a variety of educational strategies.

Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP)

OFSDP is designed to help students who for one reason or another are unable to attend school during normal school hours. Every effort is being made by the Texas Education Agency and Winfree Academy Charter Schools to facilitate keeping students in school to complete their education and graduate. Eligibility Every case is different and there are only a limited number of spaces available for this program at each campus. A student is eligible to participate in an OFSDP if: 1) The student: A) is at risk of dropping out of school, as defined by the Texas Education Code, 29.081 B) is attending a campus implementing an innovative redesign C) is attending an approved early college high school program D) as a result of an attendance requirement may be denied credit for one or more classes AND 2) either: A) the student and the students parent, or person standing in parental relation to the student, agree in writing to the students participation if the student is less than 18 and not emancipated; or B) the student agrees in writing to participate if the student is 18 years of age or older or has Attained legal status as an adult; AND C) The campus level administrator has approved the students application. The students participation in the program may be terminated if the student is not progressing or following the individualized S.A.F.E. Plan. To learn more about OFSDP contact the Dean at one of our campuses.

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P.A.S.S. PROGRAM FOR ADULT STUDENT SUCCESS

This program has been designed for any student aged 21-25 who dropped out of high school before receiving a diploma or a student any high school of age that has been out of school for 3 or more years. A high school diploma is the gateway for future learning and success. Many students, for a variety of reasons, never pass through that gate. The vision of the P.A.S.S. High School Program is to reopen the doors of the classroom to returning adult students who possess the desire and motivation to renew their learning and educational experience. A detailed criminal background check will be performed on all potential RETURNING ADULT(S) applicants prior to admission.

Progress Reports
Each student will be issued a progress report on the second Thursday of each month throughout the entire school year. If a student fails to provide the progress report to their parent/guardian, the parent/guardian may contact the school and request a copy.

Goal Setting
Each week your student sets goals and tracks their individual progress toward completion of their goals. You can inquire about weekly goals by contacting your students teachers.

Reading Program
The reading program is a cooperative effort between content area teachers and the campus ELA teacher. This effort focuses on the evaluation of the students current reading level and appropriate strategies that will improve the students ability to read a variety of materials and improve their ability to understand grade level text. The student is regularly evaluated and reading improvement is monitored. Students may be enrolled in Reading I or Reading II for elective credit.

STAAR CAMP
STAAR CAMP is a program designed to intensify our preparation for state assessments. While we integrate STAAR preparation activities into our lessons from day one, this camp provides a narrowed focus on specific objectives that have been identified as an area of need either through benchmark testing, state testing, or teacher recommendation during the school year. Parents and students will be notified of each STAAR CAMP schedule. If students are required to attend it is expected the students participate and follow all class rules. Every student is welcome to attend.

Team Mentoring
Staff members on a students academic team have a defined role with each student. The student is monitored by the classroom teachers. This concerted effort allows every student a high level of scrutiny and collaborative input on the appropriate strategies that will best serve that student. Each team member identifies students at the first sign of academic difficulty. The staff and student develop S.A.F.E. plans that will provide encouragement and direction for the student. The team is very eager in getting the student on the right course for success.

S.A.F.E. Students Achieving for Excellence

If a students learning team determines that a student is performing below standards, or at the request of a parent/guardian, the team will develop an intervention plan using a program we call S.A.F.E. The S.A.F.E. Plan will be a contract the student and his or her team in which both academic and behavioral goals are outlined for the student. If the student still needs further S.A.F.E. assistance to meet the goals outlined in the first plan, a second conference will be scheduled which will include attendance by the teacher(s), the student, possibly the parent/guardian, and possibly the Principal. The academic and behavioral goals will be reviewed, revised, and be implemented with input from all parties in attendance to maximize the students opportunity for excellence. In the case of a student continuing to need assistance, it may be recommended to the learning team on campus that the student be provided a Team Mentor.

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Special Education Services

Winfree Academy Charter Schools provides special education services to children with disabilities. Students must be identified as in need of special education through a referral and evaluation process. To qualify for special education, students must have been evaluated in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, and have a disability such as the following: speech or language impairment hearing impairment including deafness visual impairment including blindness orthopedic impairment autism traumatic brain injury emotional disturbance intellectual disability other health impairment a specific learning disability deaf-blindness multiple disabilities Special education is offered at no cost to parents/guardians to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability. This instruction is to ensure access of the child to the general curriculum, so that he or she can meet the educational standards within the jurisdiction of the public agency that apply to all children. Child Find Special Education services are available to eligible children within the Winfree Academy Charter Schools. The student must be between the ages of 14 and 21 with a documented handicap and an educational need that requires special education. A variety of placement options are available if the student is found eligible after a full and individual evaluation. For additional information regarding the special education program please contact the Special Education Director, Nicole Watkins at 972-869-3250.

Los servicios especiales de la educacion

La Escuela del Fletamento de la Academia de Winfree proporciona los services especiales de la educacion a ninos con incapacidades. Los estudiantes deben ser identificados como necesitado de la educacion especial por una referencia y la evaluacion procesa. Para califica para la educacion especial, los estudiantes deben haber sido evaluados de acuerdo con los Individuos con el Acto de la Mejora de la Educacion de Incapacidades de 2004, y tienen una incapacidad como el siguiente deterioro de discurso o idioma oyendo deterioro inclusive la sordera deterioro visual inclusive la ceguera deterioro ortopedico autismo herida en la cabeza traumatica alboroto emocional grave el atraso mental otro deterioro de la salud una incapacidad especifica que aprende la sordo-ceguera multiples incapacidades La educacion especial es ofrecida en ningun costo a pardres para encontrar las necesidades extraordinarias de un nino con una incapacidad. Esta instruccion es de asegurar acceso del nino al plan general, para que el o ella pueda encontrar los estandares educativos dentro de la jurisdiccion e la agencia publica que aplica a todos ninos.

Nino Encuentra
Los servicios que Especiales de la Educacion estan disponibles a ninos eligibles dentro de la Escuela del Flatamento de Academia de Winfree. El estudiante debe estar entre las edades de 14 y 21 con una desventaja documentada y una necesidad educative que require la educacion especial. Una variedad de opciones de colocacion esta disponsible si el estudiante es encontrado elegible despues de una evalucion llena e individual. Para la informacion adicional con respecto al programa especial de la educacion contracta por favor al Director Especial de la Educacion, la Nicole Watkins, 972-869-3250.

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ACTIVITIES Fees
Fine Art Fees Fees may be assessed for participation in Fine Art classes to cover supplies and other consumable items. The fee shall be no more than $30. Waiver of Fees Fees shall be waived for district students enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program or for those who show that they qualify for the free and reduced lunch program.

Fund Raising Projects/Activity Funds

Fundraising is not permitted on the campus except as approved by the campus administrator and the WACS administrative office.. Sales or delivery of food products by campus or outside organizations must be in compliance with guidelines established by the Texas Department of Agriculture. All student activities must be submitted by the appropriate sponsor to the Principal. All school-sponsored activities must have a school sponsor present. To avoid conflicts in scheduling activities, a school calendar of events should be consulted before a definite date for an activity has been approved and the date has been set. The administrator will put the activity on the school calendar. Normally, no student activities will be held the last week of school.

Graduation Commencement Services

Graduation participation students who have satisfactorily completed all coursework requirements for graduation but have failed to meet state exit-level testing requirements are not allowed to participate in commencement activities and ceremonies. The fact that academic requirements for graduation have been met does not guarantee participation in the graduation ceremony. Final authority rests with the Superintendent regarding a students participation in the graduation ceremony. Participation is a privilege, not a right. Students will be required to wear proper graduation attire. Students anticipating graduating in the spring should obtain a Senior packet from the Registrar no later than the end of March. Additional fees and other pertinent information about graduation will be outlined in the packet.

Prom
Prom is funded by campus-level fundraising activities held throughout the year. All school-related activities, even outside the normal school day hours, hold the same expectations of the Student Code of Conduct. If a violation occurs, which is also a violation of school rules, the consequences specified by the Student Code of Conduct or by local police will apply in addition to any consequences specified by the organization. Students and parents are expected to be knowledgeable of these requirements for participation. Students should understand that participation in prom is a privilege and not a right, and certain behavior standards will apply to those who desire to be a part of them.

School Trips
Many trips are arranged for students during the school year, either curricular, or extra-curricular. Field trip permission forms are required for all school trips. All school rules are in effect on school trips. Eligibility for all school field trips will be determined by the school administrator. Students who participate in school-sponsored trips shall be required to ride in transportation provided by the school to and from the event. Exception may be made if the students parent or

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guardian personally requests that the student be allowed to ride with the parent or presents a written request to the Principal the day before the scheduled trip that the student be allowed to ride with an adult designated by the parent. The District shall not be liable for any injuries that occur to students riding in vehicles that are not provided by the school.

Service Learning
Winfree Academys Service Learning program enables students to learn and apply academic, social, and personal skills to improve the community, continue individual growth, and develop a lifelong ethic of service

Silver Cord Program

The Silver Cord is a merit of civic participation and involvement associated with those students involved in the campus Good Works Team. A silver cord is awarded to students prior to graduation to be worn as a part of the graduation regalia to recognize their partnership within the community. Students participation in the Good Works Team is required to be awarded the Silver Cord. Please see the campus Good Works Sponsor for additional information on the Silver Cord program.

Student Council
The Student Council acts as a nucleus of the student body and allows students to develop a deep realization of their part in the conduct of the school and to strengthen their use of self-direction and self-control. The Student Council is a representative group of high school students. Winfree Academy Charter Schools encourages student participation in Student Council Events.

STUDENT SCHOOL CLIMATE Class schedules

Morning Session: Afternoon Session: Evening Session: Monday Friday Monday Friday Monday Friday 7:50 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm 4:40 pm 5:00 pm 9:10 pm

During any of the scheduled class hours, students are expected to work and avoid disturbing others who are working. Students should arrive no sooner than five (5) minutes before the scheduled session and leave the campus no later than five (5) minutes after a session is dismissed. Please check with each campus to determine if evening sessions are available at that campus. The school will not provide supervision for times outside the school schedule.

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Compulsory Attendance
Unless specifically exempted by law, every child in the state who is at least six years of age or who has been previously enrolled in first grade, and who has not yet reached the childs eighteenth birthday shall be required to attend the public schools in the district of his/her residence or in some other district to which the student may be transferred as provided or authorized by law. A student who voluntarily attends or enrolls after his or her eighteenth birthday is required to attend each school day. However, if a student 18 or older has more than five unexcused absences in a semester, the District may revoke the students enrollment. The students presence on school property is then unauthorized and may be considered trespassing. Students are required to attend each school day for the entire period the program of instruction is provided. School employees must investigate and report violations of the attendance law. The attendance officer will file a complaint against the parent and/or student in court if the compulsory attendance law is violated (See Texas Education Code, Chapter 25. Subchapter C. in back of this booklet.). Violation of Compulsory School Attendance Notice The District shall notify a students parent/guardian in writing if the student has been absent without an excuse three times for any part of the day in a four-week period. The notice must state that if the student is absent without an excuse for ten or more days, or parts of days in a six-month period, or three or more days or parts of a day in a four week period, the student and the students parents/guardians are subject to prosecution. The fact that a parent/guardian did not receive the notice described above is not a defense to prosecution for the parents/guardians failure to require a child to attend school or for the students failure to attend school. The attendance officer will file a complaint against the parent/guardian and/or student in court if the compulsory attendance law is violated. Winfree Academy makes courtesy calls to the parents/guardians when a student is absent; it is not required by law, it is a courtesy. Parents/guardians will be contacted when a student is absent from rd school. Upon a students 3 unexcused absence, a warning letter will be mailed to the address of record. After the th 7 unexcused absence the campus attendance clerk will file a Failure to Attend letter with the county court. At anytime, a parent/guardian may contact the campus and request information about their childs attendance record. If requested, the campus personnel will also provide to any parent/guardian, information on steps to correct truant behavior including consultation with the Principal. Removal from school will be considered if the students pattern of absences continues after all services are rendered. Religious Holy Days A student not present at the time attendance is taken will be considered in attendance if the student misses school for the purpose of observing a religious holy day, including traveling for that purpose. Excused days for travel shall be limited to not more than one day for travel to and one day for travel from the site where the student will observe the holy day. The Principal must approve the documentation provided for the absence to be removed. Any Holy Days must be on the pre-approved calendar. Returning to School After an absence, a student must bring a note, signed by the parent/ guardian that describe the reason for the absence. The note must be submitted to the proper school authorities no later than three school days after the student returns to school. Winfree Academy Charter Schools may only accept five (5) parent/guardian notes per semester. A parent/guardian/guardian note may excuse up to three (3) consecutive days of illness. The note signed by the parent/guardian/guardian must include the following: Students Name Days missed Reason Parents/Guardians signature Parents/Guardians home and work phone number Absences for which the student has approved documentation of extenuating circumstances may be considered excused. Any absence maybe investigated by the Principal or an appropriate designee to verify extenuating circumstances. When a students absence for personal illness exceeds three (3) consecutive days in a six-weeks grading period, the student may be required to present a statement form a physician or health clinic verifying the illness or other condition requiring the students extended absence from school. Tardiness Promptness is important to reduce interruptions to the learning environment. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to help the student get to school on time. When a student is more than one (1) minute tardy on any given day, or when a student is in the building one (1) or more minutes after the start time on three (3) or more days, the student may be referred to the Principal for disciplinary action. Students with excessive tardies are considered truant and in violation of the Student Code of Conduct.

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A.T.T.E.N.D. Action to Teach, Educate, Nurture, and Develop Mission Statement: To create a supportive environment that motivates, educates, and trains students who have attendance deficiencies. Therefore, Winfree Academy Charter Schools has developed A.T.T.E.N.D. as an additional tool that may be used for specific attendance circumstances. For instance, when a student has had truancy filed against them, the judge can mandate that the student participate in the A.T.T.E.N.D. program to correct attendance deficiencies. In other instances, the students parent/guardian and Principal may select the A.T.T.E.N.D. program as part of truancy corrective action.

Bullying
In Winfree Academy Charter School policy, bullying is defined as written or oral expression or physical conduct that Winfree Academy Charter School or the boards designee determines: (a) To have the effect of physically harming a student, damaging a students property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of harm to the students person or of damage to the students property; or (b) To be sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive to create an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student.

Care of School Property

Students will be held responsible for the care of school property. Full compensation will be expected for any damage caused by students neglect, misuse of facilities, or vandalism.

Closed Campus
Upon arrival on campus, students may not leave the school campus at any time for any reason without signing out in the office. Students requesting to leave school during the day must bring a note from their parent/guardian, or be checked out by their parent/guardian in the school office. If the parent is not available to check their child out of school, the school will contact the parent/guardian by phone before releasing the child. Parents/guardians may be asked to show picture ID to school personnel when signing out their child.

Change of Address or Telephone Number

Parents/guardians are requested to submit to the office any change of address or telephone numbers (both home and parent/guardian work numbers). All parents/guardians MUST list on their students emergency care card a telephone number where they may be reached during the day and additional contact persons who may be notified if the parents/guardians are unavailable in an emergency.

Check Yourself Procedures

Winfree Academy Charter School staff members require students to maintain self-control. Our school model is known as Check Yourself: 1) Are you where you are supposed to be? 2) Is your work folder open? 3) Do you have the materials you need to work 4) Are you on task? 5) Are you using a short voice? 6) Are you using each moment wisely 7) Is there any reason you cannot be working? If your behavior persists, the staff member may decide to have an individual discussion with you to discuss #7 of Check Yourself. If there are any further difficulties the staff member may call your guardian, change your seating arrangement, or use other strategies as suggested in the Student Code of Conduct

Communication Devices
Paging devices, beepers, cellular phones, and other electronic communication devices are not to be used during the instructional school day(example cell phones may not be used as clocks, calculators or as MP3 players). These devices must be concealed in the students purse or pocket and turned off during the instructional day. Students in violation of these guidelines will have the item confiscated and only returned at the end of the regular school year unless the owner of the device pays an administrative fee of $15.00 at the end of an instructional day. Repeated violations may result in disciplinary action. It is the policy of Winfree Academy Charter Schools that during statewide testing, students are prohibited from any possession or use of personal communication devices (ex. Cell phones, pagers, walkie-talkies, etc.), in the testing area. If caught with such a device, the device will be confiscated by the proctor, the student will be removed from the room and may not be allowed to complete the test. Students in violation of these guidelines will have the item confiscated and only returned at the end of the regular school year unless the owner of the device pays an

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administrative fee of $15.00. Further disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion, may be taken for violating this policy during testing.

Distribution of Non-School Materials

Vendors, parents/guardians, and students are prohibited from soliciting funds, selling merchandise, or taking orders on campus without prior approval of the Principal. Written handbills, photographs, pictures, petitions, films, tapes, or other visual or auditory materials may not be sold, circulated, or distributed on campus by a student or non-student without the approval of the Principal. Posting signs on school property is prohibited.

Dress Code
Students are expected to use good judgment in their attire and grooming patterns. It is our expectation that students will develop good decision-making skills regarding appropriate attire for school and for occasions of public appearance. Guidelines: 1. All students are expected to wear shoes. House shoe apparel that is distracting (such a large animal characters) is not appropriate. 2. Shorts or skirts must be of reasonable length and address common standards of good taste and modesty. 3. No revealing/provocative shirts, halter tops, backless shirts, short outfits, or pajama sets are allowed. Sleeveless undershirt garments are not permitted as outerwear. Tank top straps cannot be less than two (2) inches. 4. No form fitting attire. 5. No exposed undergarments. Undergarments may not be worn as outerwear. 6. Pants may not sag below the hipbone. 7. Leggings or tights worn as pants may only be worn under appropriate length shirts, skirts or dresses. 8. Clothing (including jewelry) with printed statements or pictures that are vulgar, obscene, or related to the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco products, or that promote hate or violence are not permitted. 9. Students are prohibited from wearing any attire that may be gang related or denotes any philosophy or ideal related to gang activity. 10. No backpacks, athletic bags or oversized purses. A student whose clothing violates the dress code shall be asked to remove the inappropriate article, cover the article, wear something available from lost and found, or be asked to leave and accept the absence. The Campus Principal will make all final decisions regarding the appropriateness of student dress.

Drugs and Alcohol

The definition of a drug which we will apply is ANY SUBSTANCE THAT ALTERS PERCEPTION OR BEHAVIOR REDUCING THAT INDIVIDUALS ABILITY TO FUNCTION APPROPRIATELY IN THE ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT. Any student arriving at school in this unsafe condition will be removed from class and dealt with according to the Student Code of Conduct.

Emergency School Closing

In the event of weather or other conditions that make it necessary to close the school, students and parents/guardians will be notified through announcements on Channel 8-WFAA, Channel 4-KDFW or Channel 5KXAS. They may also call for a voice message recording at (972) 869-3250 or check the website at www.winfreeacademy.com.

Food and Drink

Students at this campus may purchase food and drinks at school. 1. Vending machine use is only at break times. Consumption of these items may occur during learning times as long as no disruption is caused to the learning environment. 2. This privilege is also contingent upon students care of the school facility and its furniture. 3. NO FOOD OR DRINK WILL BE ALLOWED NEAR THE COMPUTERS. 4. Students may bring their own refreshments from outside as long as they are snack-type items similar to ones available in the vending machines found on campus. 5. Students on special medical diets may bring such items as needed, with appropriate documents from a doctor. 6. No open containers or open packages will be allowed on campus.

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Grievance Procedures for Students and Parents

1. 2. 3. When a situation occurs in which a parent/guardian or student feels grieved, the first step is to schedule an appointment with the Principal** to discuss, informally, the nature of the grievance. The goal of the informal meeting is to resolve the grievance to all parties satisfaction. If resolution does not occur, the parent/guardian or student needs to write a letter outlining the grievance and suggestions for its resolution. The letter should be addressed to the Principal** so that he or she has an opportunity to resolve the issue at the campus level. The letter must be presented to the Principal within five (5) business days* of the informal meeting and no more than thirty (30) days* of the original event that caused the grievance. The Principal is required to investigate the grievance and offer a resolution within five (5) business days* of receiving the written grievance from the parent/guardian or student. Upon receipt of the Principals written response, the grieved party must determine if resolution has been accomplished. If not, the parent/guardian or student may request that the letter and the Principals response be forwarded to the Superintendents office for review. The request for forwarding must occur within five (5) business days* of receiving the Principals response. The Superintendents office will review the original grievance letter and the Principals response and will draft a resolution to be sent to the parent/guardian or student and to the Principal. This will occur within five (5) business days* of receiving the forwarded documentation. The letter will explain to the parent/guardian or student that should he/she be dissatisfied with the resolution, a request to have the grievance presented to the Board can be made. The letter will inform the parent/guardian or student when the next board meeting will be held. If the parent/guardian or student is not satisfied with the Superintendents drafted resolution, he/she must follow instructions in the letter to be placed on the next regularly scheduled board meeting. The parent/guardians or students grievance will be presented to the board. The decision of the board will be final. *Time guidelines are in place to ensure fair consideration of a grievance. However, every attempt will be made to resolve the issue quickly with a response occurring prior to set time guidelines. **In some instances, addressing the grievance with the Principal may not be a safe or appropriate step in the process. In instances where the grieved party feels uncomfortable such as a grievance of sexual harassment or a personal incident involving the Principal the grieved party has the right to skip steps #1 5 and have the written grievance sent directly to the Superintendents office.

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Leaving Class
Restroom Privilege Students should take advantage of breaks and time before and after school to use the restroom, get drinks, etc. When it is necessary, students may use the restroom during sessions, with the following stipulations: Only one (1) student at a time may leave class to use the restroom. Class Passes With teacher permission, a student may leave class to access other school support personnel using a pass.

Listening to Music
We understand that some students learning styles include listening to music while working independently. A student may listen to their own music using personal headphones and audio device. This privilege may be removed and is only permissible as long as: There is no disruption in the classroom environment The device is strictly audio and does not have communication or video capabilities The device does not require additional technology to function (i.e. computer, external software, speakers, etc.)

Parking
Parking of a vehicle on a Winfree Charter School campus is a privilege which is subject to regulations and removal. Campus Regulations Each campus will have its own specific parking instructions and requirements. General Standards While each campus parking regulation may impose stricter standards, vehicles upon entering or exiting a Winfree parking area may not accelerate above ten (10) miles per hour, leave tread marks, squeal tires or Be driven in an unsafe manner. Vehicle sound systems may not be played at a volume level which can be heard outside of the vehicle. Contents of Vehicles Vehicles parked in Winfree campus parking lots should be locked at all times.

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A student has full responsibility for the security and the contents of his or her vehicle. Vehicles driven by students to school for school purposes and parked in the school parking lot are subject to search, with or without the presence or consent of the student, whenever the school administration has reasonable grounds to believe the search will disclose that the vehicle contains alcohol, drugs, weapons or other contraband or that a student has violated the Student Code of Conduct, other school policy, law or rule. The presence of contraband in a vehicle parked on a campus lot will subject responsible students to appropriate disciplinary action and referral for criminal prosecution.

Pets
For health and safety reasons, students may not bring animals to school, school events, or the school parking areas.

Personal Possessions
Students are discouraged from bringing expensive personal items, i.e. iPods, cellular phones, bracelets, purses, cameras, electronics, expensive watches, etc. The school accepts no responsibility for personal items. Searches will not be conducted upon the loss/theft of these items. Students should bring only the amount of money needed for snacks or other school expenses to be used at school.

Sexual Harassment
The Winfree Academy Charter Schools believe that every student has the right to attend school and school-related activities free from all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment. Winfree Academy Charter Schools consider sexual harassment of students to be serious and will consider the full range of disciplinary options, up to and including expulsion, according to the nature of the offense. 1) In Winfree Academy Charter School policy, harassment is defined as conduct that threatens to cause harm or bodily injury to another student, is sexually intimidating, causes physical damage to the property of another student, subjects another student to physical confinement or restraint or maliciously and substantially harms another students physical or emotional health or safety. 2) In Winfree Academy Charter School policy, sexual harassment is defined as conduct that is severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive in such a manner that it can be said to deprive the victim, student, of access to the educational opportunities or benefits provided by the school. It is a form of harassment that includes touching someone in ways that are not wanted, sexual jokes, pressuring someone to have sex, threats or intimidation from a dating partner, or any other form of harassment of a sexual nature that would make a reasonable person uncomfortable. Sexual harassment does not include simple acts of teasing and name-calling among school children, even when the comments target differences in gender. a. By an Employee: Sexual harassment of a student by a school district employee includes both welcome and unwelcome sexual advances; requests for sexual favors; sexually-motivated physical, verbal, or nonverbal conduct; or other conduct or communication of a sexual nature when: i. A school district employee causes the student to believe that the student must submit to the conduct in order to participate in a school program or activity, or that the employee will make an educational decision based on whether or not the student submits to the conduct; or ii. The conduct is severe, persistent, or pervasive such that it affects the students ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity, or otherwise adversely affects the students educational opportunities; or creates an intimidating, threatening, hostile, or abusive educational environment. b. By Others: Sexual harassment of a student, including harassment committed by another student, includes unwelcome sexual advances; requests for sexual favors; or sexually motivated physical, verbal, or nonverbal conduct when the conduct is severe, persistent, or pervasive such that it: i. Affects a students ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity, or creates an intimidating, threatening, hostile or offensive educational environment; ii. Has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with the students academic performance; or iii. Otherwise adversely affects the students educational opportunities. 3) Necessary or permissible physical contact, such as assisting a child by taking the childs hand, comforting a child with a hug, or other physical contact not reasonably construed as sexual in nature is not sexual harassment. 4) Violence or abusive behavior of a sexual nature in a dating relationship may also be considered sexual harassment when the behaviors occur at school and meet the definition of sexual harassment. All students are expected to treat one another courteously, with respect for the other persons feelings; to avoid any behaviors known to be offensive; and to stop these behaviors when asked or told to stop. All students are prohibited from engaging in offensive verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed toward another student or staff member. This prohibition applies whether the conduct is by word, gesture, or any other intimidating sexual conduct, including request for sexual favors that the other student regards as offensive or provocative. Students and/or

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parent/guardians are encouraged to discuss their questions or concerns about the expectations in this area with the teacher, the principal, or designee. Students, parent/guardians, and/or students representative who wish to have confidential counseling as to an individuals rights concerning sexual harassment may contact the campus administrator.

Sexual Violence
In Winfree Academy Charter School policy, sexual violence is defined as sexual assault, sexual abuse, or sexual stalking of a minor child or teenager, including sexual violence committed by perpetrators who are strangers to the victim and by perpetrators who are known or related by blood or marriage to the victim. 1) This definition includes behavior including but not limited to incest, molestation, child abuse, stranger rape, and non-stranger rape.

Teen Dating Violence

1) In Winfree Academy Charter School policy, teen dating violence is defined as the intentional use of physical, sexual, verbal, or emotional abuse by a person to harm, threaten, intimidate or control another person in a dating relationship, as defined by Section 71.0021, Texas Family Code. Teen dating violence is a pattern of coercive behavior that one partner exerts over the other for the purpose of establishing and maintaining power and control.

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Whisper Principle
The individualized nature of our school setting provides the opportunity for cooperative learning. To maintain a conducive learning environment, interaction must be limited to academics; personal visiting deters from student achievement. If students must confer briefly with a peer, it should be done in a way that does not disrupt the concentration of other students who are focused on their assignments. The :whisper principle will be in effect during all class sessions.

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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Winfree Academy Charter Schools is committed to providing each student with a quality educational program. This goal can only be achieved in a cooperative school climate free from disruptions, which hinder and interfere with the educational process. The rights of students, teachers, parents/guardians, and administrators are to be valued and protected under the federal and state laws. Winfree will strive to achieve a working balance between rights and responsibilities, which foster a positive school climate where there is a mutual respect and an opportunity for students to develop to their fullest potential. The school retains the right to implement consequence from the student code of conduct for conduct occurring off-campus which disrupt the learning environment. The Student Code of Conduct is adopted by the Winfree Academy Charter Schools Board and provides information and direction to students and parents/guardians regarding standards of behavior as well as, consequences of misconduct. In all cases, Be Prompt; Be Courteous; and Be Focused.

Level I Misbehavior
Violations: Classroom disruptions Copying daily work Dress code violations Excessive talking Loudness in the classroom Inappropriate physical contact Leaving class without permission Littering Loitering Off Task Behaviors (Not working on school work) Tardiness Throwing objects Unauthorized use of personal communication devices Possible Consequences: Assigned school duties other than class tasks Change of seat in classroom Confiscation of disruptive items Confiscation of communication devices 1st confiscation, device returned after school 2nd confiscation, parent/guardian must pick up device Cooling off time or time out Counseling by school personnel

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Exclusion from extracurricular activities Grade of zero or reduction of points for copying only In-class disciplinary action Letter and/or call to parents/guardians Reassignment of classes Referral to office Restitution for damages Student/Parent/Teacher/conference Student/Parent/Teacher/Principal conference Student/Parent/Principal conference Verbal correction Withdrawal of privileges

Level II Disruptive and Disorderly Behavior

Violations: Being disrespectful or directing profanity, offensive, or abusive language or gestures to others Bullying Fighting, scuffling, or encouraging others to fight; thereby, disrupting the orderly environment of the school Forgery Gambling Horseplay Inappropriate sexual contact Insubordination (failing to comply with directives given by school personnel) Involvement in gang activity or participating in a public school fraternity, sorority, or secret society Leaving school grounds or school sponsored events without permission Making false accusations or hoaxes regarding school safety Noncompliance with Acceptable Use Policy for Technology Obscene or indecent material possession, exhibition, or use, including electronic media Persistent offenses (repeatedly violating other communicated campus or classroom standards of behavior). This will include but is not limited to such behaviors as tardiness, excessive absences (truancies) and inappropriate behavior. Plagiarism Protests, walkouts and boycotts Use of tobacco products on campus Possession of any weapon not defined as illegal in Section 46 of the Texas Penal Code Possession of look-alike ammunition, or fireworks Reckless conduct or violation of safety rules Threatening Statements Throwing objects that can cause bodily injury, property damage (rocks, sticks, etc.) Trespassing Truancy Unauthorized distribution of printed materials/handbills Possible Consequences: Campus administrator will select consequences from these categories for Disruptive and Disorderly Behavior. Choices are: Any of the possible consequences from Level I Applicable police charges filed Confiscation of any prohibited devices or materials Counseling Exclusion from extra-curricular activities and withdrawal from honorary position In-school suspension Loss of academic credit Reassignment of classes Restitution for damages Student/Parent/Principal conference Suspension by Principal Withdrawal of privileges Truancy policy and procedures enforced

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Level III Serious or Illegal Behaviors

Violations: Altering or destroying school records Any other conduct that substantially disrupts the school environment or incites violence Arson Assaulting a teacher or other individual Engaging in conduct that constitutes felony criminal mischief Extortion, coercion, or blackmail (obtaining money or another object of value from an unwilling person) or forcing an individual to act through use of force or threat False alarm or report or a terrorist threat Fireworks possession, exhibition or use of Graffiti Harassment Hazing Homicide Lewdness Persistent offenses (repeatedly violating other communicated campus or classroom standards of behavior). This will include but is not limited to such behaviors as tardiness, excessive absences (truancies) and inappropriate behavior. Possessing firearms, knives, clubs, razor, chains, knuckles, ammunition, chemical dispensing devices, zip guns, or any other objects used in ways that threaten or inflict bodily injury on other people Possessing; using or being under the influences of; or selling, giving or delivering to another person: Marijuana or a controlled substance A dangerous drug Aerosol paint or other inhalants An alcoholic beverage Any paraphernalia related to prohibited substances Possession, taking, or giving to others prescription or non prescription medications, with exception to HB 1688 referring to students with asthmatic conditions Violation of Acceptable Use Policy (Computer Tampering) Violation of Winfree Academy Charter Schools and/or Winfree Academy Charter Schools individual campus vehicle or parking policy regulations Possible Consequences: Principals will select consequences from these categories for Illegal Behavior in the Student Code of Conduct. Choice is based on provisions listed in TEC 37.007 and/or the severity of frequency of the violation. Choices are: Any possible consequences from Level I or Level II Applicable police charges filed Expulsion and/or Administrative Withdrawal Restitution for damages Suspension by Principal In-school suspension The age of the student will be taken into consideration when determining appropriate consequences.

Expulsion
Mandatory Offenses 1. A student must be expelled for any of the following offenses that occur on school property or while attending a school-sponsored or school-related activity on or off school property: Possessing or bringing to school a firearm, as defined by federal law. Firearm under federal law includes. Any weapon (including a starter gun) that will, is designed to, or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by action of an explosive The frame or receiver of any such weapon Any firearm muffler or firearm weapon Any destructive device, such as any explosive, incendiary or poison gas bomb, or grenade.

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Using, exhibiting, or possessing the following, as defined by the Texas Penal Code: A firearm (any device designed, made, or adapted to expel a projectile through a barrel by using the energy generated by an explosion or burning substance or any device readily convertible to that use). A club such as an instrument specially designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of inflicting serious bodily injury or death by striking a person with the instrument, including a blackjack, nightstick, mace, and tomahawk. A prohibited weapon, such as an explosive weapon; a machine gun; a short-barrel firearm; a firearm silencer; a switchblade knife; knuckles; armor-piercing ammunition; a chemical dispensing device; or a zip gun. Note: Possession includes placing, keeping, holding, storing or hiding any of the above listed items anywhere on campus, including on the person, in backpacks, briefcases, purses, bags, lockers, or vehicles, including locked vehicles. Lawfully stored firearms are not a defense to disciplinary charge under this section. 3. Behavior containing the elements of the following offenses under the Texas Penal Code: Aggravated assault, sexual assault, or aggravated sexual assault. Arson. Murder, capital murder, or criminal attempt to commit murder or capital murder Indecency with a child Aggravated kidnapping. Aggravated robbery. Manslaughter. Criminally negligent homicide. Alcohol and drug offenses if the conduct is punishable as a felony. Retaliation against a school employee combined with one of the above listed offenses on or off school property or at a school-related activity.

Discretionary Offenses A student may be expelled for committing any of the following offenses on school property or while attending a school-sponsored or school-related activity on or off of school property: 1. Selling, giving, or delivering to another person or possessing, using, or being under the influence of any amount of marijuana, a controlled substance, or a dangerous drug. 2. Selling, giving, or delivering to another person, or possessing, using, or being under the influence of any amount of alcohol; or committing a serious act or offense while under the influence of alcohol, if the conduct is not punishable as a felony. 3. Makes a false alarm or report (including a bomb threat) or a terrorist threat, regardless of where or when the conduct occurs; 4. Engaging in conduct that contains the elements of an offense relating to abuse-able volatile chemicals (e.g.: glue, aerosol paint). 5. Engaging in conduct that contains the elements of assault with bodily injury and retaliation against a school employee or volunteer, regardless of where or when the conduct occurs. 6. Engaging in serious or persistent misbehavior that violates the Districts Student Code of Conduct. The district defines persistent as two or more violations of the Student Code of Conduct in general or repeated occurrences of the same violation. Serious offenses including, but are not limited to the following: Vandalism. An illegal knife. Robbery or theft. Extortion, coercion, or blackmail. Aggressive, disruptive action or group demonstration that substantially. Disrupts or materially interferes with school activities. Hazing. Insubordination. Profanity, vulgar language, or obscene gestures directed toward teachers or other school employees. Fighting, committing physical abuse, or threatening physical abuse. Possession or distribution of pornographic materials. Leaving school grounds without permission. Sexual harassment of a student or District employee Possession of or conspiring to possess any explosive or explosive device. Falsification of records, passes, or other school-related documents. Refusal to accept discipline management techniques assigned by the teacher or Principal.

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Provisions for Expulsion If a student is believed to have committed an expellable offense; the Principal or designee will follow due process as evidenced by providing the student and parent/guardian with a suspension notice detailing the offense as supported by the Student Code of Conduct. Attached to the suspension notice is a Notice of Expulsion Hearing scheduling a hearing within a reasonable time with the students parent/guardian, the student, and the teacher if appropriate. The students parent/guardian will be invited to attend the hearing. Until a hearing can be held, the Principal may place the student in another appropriate classroom, in school suspension, or out-of-school suspension placement. Consequences will not be deferred pending the outcome of the hearing. A student facing expulsion will be given appropriate due process. The student is entitled to representation by the students parent/ guardian, or another adult who can provide guidance to the student and who is not an employee of the district, an opportunity to testify and to present evidence and witness in the students defense, and an opportunity to question the Districts witnesses. A student expelled by order of the boards designee after the due process hearing may request that the Board review the expulsion decision that has been provided on the Expulsion Hearing Form. The student or parent/guardian must submit a written request to the Superintendent within (5) five days after receipt of the written decision. The Superintendent must provide the student or parent/guardian written notice of the date, time and place of the meeting at which the Board will review the decision. The Board will review the record of the expulsion hearing in a closed meeting unless the parent/guardian request in writing that the matter may be held in an open meeting. The Board may also hear a statement from the student or parent/guardian and from the Principal or designee. The Board will hear statements made by the parties at the review and will base its decision on evidence reflected in the record and any statements made by the parties at the review. The Board shall make and communicate its decision orally at the conclusion of the presentation. Consequences will not be deferred pending the outcome of the hearing. Expelled students are prohibited from being on school grounds or attending school-related extracurricular activities during the period of expulsion.

Discipline for Students with Disabilities Under IDEA and Section 504
Authority of school personnel (a) Case-by-case determination. School personnel may consider any unique circumstances on a case-by-case basis when determining whether a change in placement, consistent with the other requirements of this section, is appropriate for a child with a disability who violates the Student Code of Conduct. (b) General. (1) School personnel under this section may remove a child with a disability who violates the Student Code of Conduct from his or her current placement to an appropriate interim alternative educational setting, another setting, or suspension, for not more than 10 consecutive school days (to the extent those alternatives are applied to children without disabilities), and for additional removals of not more than 10 consecutive school days in that same school year for separate incidents of misconduct (as long as those removals do not constitute a change of placement under 300.536). (2) After a child with a disability has been removed from his or her current placement for 10 school days in the same school year, during any subsequent days of removal the public agency must provide services to the extent required under paragraph (d) of this section. (c) Additional authority. For disciplinary changes in placement that would exceed 10 consecutive school days, if the behavior that gave rise to the violation of the school code is determined not to be a manifestation of the childs disability pursuant to paragraph (e) of this section, school personnel may apply the relevant disciplinary procedures to children with disabilities in the same manner and for the same duration as the procedures would be applied to children without disabilities, except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section. (d) Services. (1) A child with a disability who is removed from the childs current placement pursuant to paragraphs (c), or (g) of this section must (i) Continue to receive educational services, as provided in 300.101(a), so as to enable the child to continue to participate in the general education curriculum, although in another setting, and to progress toward meeting the goals set out in the childs IEP; and (ii) Receive, as appropriate, a functional behavioral assessment, and behavioral intervention services and modifications that are designed to address the behavior violation so that it does not reoccur. (2) The services required by paragraph (d)(1), (d)(3), (d)(4), and (d)(5) of this section may be provided in an interim alternative educational setting.

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(3) A public agency is only required to provide services during periods of removal to a child with a disability who has been removed from his or her current placement for 10 schools days or less in that school year, if it provides services to a child without disabilities who is similarly removed. (4) After a child with a disability has been removed from his or her current placement for 10 school days in the same school year, if the current removal is not more than 10 consecutive school days and is not a change of placement under 300.536, school personnel, in consultation with at least one of the childs teachers, determine the extent to which services are needed as provided in 300.101(a), so as to enable the child to continue to participate in the general education curriculum, although in another setting, and to progress toward meeting the goals set out in the childs IEP. (5) If the removal is a change of placement under 300.536, the childs IEP Team determines appropriate services under paragraph (d)(1) of this section. (e) Manifestation determination. (1) Within 10 school days of any decision to change the placement of a child with a disability because of a violation of a code of student conduct, the LEA, the parent, and relevant member of the childs IEP Team (as determined by the parent and the LEA) must review all relevant information in the students file, including the childs IEP, any teacher observations, and any relevant information provided by the parents to determine(i) If the conduct in question was caused by, or had a direct result and substantial relationship to, the childs disability; or (ii) If the conduct in question was the direct result of the LEAs failure to implement the IEP. (2) The conduct must be determined to be a manifestation of the childs disability if the LEA, the parent, and relevant members of the childs IEP Team determine that a condition in either paragraph (e)(1)(i) or (1)(ii) of this section was met. (3) If the LEA, the parent, and relevant members of the childs IEP Team determine the condition described in paragraph (e)(1)(ii) of this section was met, the LEA must take immediate steps to remedy those deficiencies. (f) Determination that behavior was a manifestation. If the LEA, the parent, and relevant members of the IEP Team make the determination that the conduct was a manifestation of the childs disability, the IEP Team must (1) Either (i) Conduct a functional behavioral assessment, unless the LEA had conducted a functional behavioral assessment before the behavior that resulted in the change of placement occurred, and implement a behavioral intervention plan for the child; or (ii) If a behavioral intervention plan already has been developed, review the behavioral intervention plan, and modify it, as necessary, to address the behavior; and (2) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this section, return the child to the placement from which the child was removed, unless the parent and the LEA agree to a change of placement as part of the modification of this behavioral intervention plan. (g) Special circumstances. School personnel may remove a student to an interim alternative educational setting for not more than 45 school days without regard to whether the behavior is determined to be a manifestation of the childs disability, if the child (1) Carries a weapon to or possesses a weapon at school, on school premises, or to or at a school function under the jurisdiction of an SEA or an LEA; (2) Knowingly possesses or uses illegal drugs, or sells or solicits the sale of a controlled substance, while at school, on school premises, or at a school function under the jurisdiction of an SEA or an LEA; or (3) Has inflicted serious bodily injury upon another person while at school, on school premises, or at a school function under the jurisdiction of an SEA or an LEA.

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(h) Notification. On the date on which the decision is made to make a removal that constitutes a change of placement of a child with a disability because of a violation of a code of student conduct, the LEA must notify the parents of that decision, and provide the parents the procedural safeguards notice described in 300.504. (i) Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Controlled substance means a drug or other substance identified under schedules I, II, III, IV or V in section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812 (c)). (2) Illegal drug means a controlled substance; but does not include a controlled substance that is legally possessed or used under the supervision of a licensed health-care professional or that is legally possessed or used under any other authority under that Act or under any other provision of Federal law. (3) Serious bodily injury has the meaning given the term serious bodily injury under paragraph (3) of subsection (h) or section 1365 of title 18, United States Code (4) Weapon has the meaning given the term dangerous weapon under paragraph (2) of the first subsection (g) of section 930 of title 18, United States Code. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1415 (k)(1) and (7)) Change of Placement Because of Disciplinary Removals (a) For purposes of removals of a child with a disability from the childs current educational placement under 300.530 through 300.535, a change of placement occurs if (1) The removal is for more than 10 consecutive school days; or (2)The child has been subjected to a series of removals that constitute a pattern (i) Because the series of removals total more than 10 school days in a school year;

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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Admissions, Enrollment, and Withdrawal

Student Admissions Lottery as used in this policy means a random selection process by which applicants for admission to the school are admitted to the school. Lottery Process A. New applicants for admission are subject to a lottery if, as of the application closing date, the total number of applicants exceeds the number of spaces available at the date, the total number of applicants exceeds the number of spaces available at the school. In the event the school has fewer applicants than spaces available, it may choose not to conduct a lottery and admit applicants on a first-come first-serve basis. Nondiscrimination A. The school will not grant admissions on the basis of gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, academic or artistic or athletic ability, or the school district the student would otherwise attend. B. However, in accordance with the schools charter, the school may exclude a student who has a documented history of a criminal offenses, juvenile court adjudication, or serious discipline problems. Returning Students A. Once a student has been admitted to the school, she/he may remain in attendance through subsequent grades, so long as the student attends the school for successive school years. A student whose attendance is not continuous will be subject to the lottery requirement upon readmission. Application Period A. An application period will be publicly announced at the end of each school year. The announcement will be posted on Winfree Academys website and in the area newspapers ten days prior to the application deadline. The application period for the subsequent school year will take place approximately three weeks before the last day of the current school year and will be no less than two weeks and for no more than three weeks. Applications for the subsequent school year will be accepted during this application period. Eligibility Requirements A. Students must be eligible for 9th 12th grade and not older than 26 years. (Students who are 26 must have turned 26 on or after September 1 of that school year.) A parent /guardian MUST accompany all students under 18 years of age to apply. An application must be completed that states the students name, date of birth, address and contact information. Withdrawing Your Child Parents/guardians must notify the school office of their intent to withdraw their student(s) at least one day prior to the last day the student will be attending Winfree Academy. Advance notice may be given through a written note, an email from the parents/guardians email address, or a phone call to the office. When a student is checking out of Winfree Academy to attend another school, a withdrawal form must be completed. Parents/guardians are required to come to the school to complete the official withdrawal. If the parent/guardian emails or sends a note to withdraw their student, the email/note will have to state: Students name, date of withdrawal, reason for withdrawal, and school the student will be attending. A student who is withdrawing from school must turn in all books and materials. All financial obligations to the school including payment for lost/stolen textbooks must be taken care of at the time of withdrawal. The withdrawal form requires a parent/guardian signature.

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Courage Program A Free Public High School Sobriety Program

The Courage Program was founded in 2003 as a means to reach those students who struggle with the challenges of returning to the same school environment they attended prior to substance abuse treatment. It is a unique classroom within Winfree Academy Charter Schools that offers a safe supportive environment for students in recovery. The program offers students the opportunity to attend in house AA and NA meetings, substance abuse education classes, and supportive groups. Families are also involved through multifamily education groups in the evenings. Enrollment Enrollment in the Courage Program is completely free and because it is a program within Winfree Academy Charter Schools. It is available to any student living in Texas and is one of the only programs of its kind in the state. Once enrolled in the Courage Program students are expected to commit to the guidelines of the program and maintain a sober lifestyle. Enrolled students must meet the following requirements: Provide a clean urinalysis Attend AA or NA meetings Attend support groups Attend chemical education groups Maintain 90% attendance Courage Handbook Compliance Failure to comply with the requirements of the program may result in the students removal from Courage. The student will be transferred to a general Winfree classroom. Students in the program are also subject to random drug testing. The students parents and family are expected to attend the multi-family education groups that are held once a week in the evening as a means of involvement and support of the students recovery. How To Enroll Contact your nearest school with the program and specify that you are interested in joining the Courage Program. The centers director will set up an appointment for an interview and orientation process. If you are already a Winfree Academy student, either you or your parent should notify your teacher or Principal or you can contact the registrar at the appropriate campus. Other aspects of the program include self-paced classes, school recovery activities, opportunities for students to gain community service hours, receive individualized attention, and academic guidance. Courage students attend school from 8:30 am - 2:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 am - 12:00 pm on Friday. Once per semester the students in each Courage Program participate in a service project that focuses on giving back to the local community. Such projects include the Salvation Armys Angel tree program, providing Christmas gifts for families in need, and working at homeless shelters. The Courage Program is a member of the Association of Recovery Schools, and in 2007 was recognized as the number one anti-drug program in the state of Texas by the TODAY Foundation. Since its opening the Courage Program has expanded from one campus to four and served approximately 400 students. The Courage Program is available at the Irving campus and North Richland Hills campus. The future of the Courage Program includes continued growth and increased community outreach as well as to be a part of all the Winfree Academy Charter Schools campuses.

Emergency Medical Treatment

Each year, parents/guardians are asked to complete an emergency care form that includes a place for parental consent to school officials to obtain medical treatment for the students, as permitted by law. Other information that may be required in case of an emergency should be provided and updated by the parents/guardians as necessary.

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Immunizations
All students must be immunized against certain diseases or must present a certificate signed by a doctor stating that for medical reasons, the student should not be immunized. The school nurse can provide information on the required doses of these vaccines. Proof of immunization may be personal records by a licensed physician or public health clinic with a signature or rubber stamp validation. Students who do not present current health/immunization documentation within 30 calendar days of enrollment may be withdrawn.

Students With an Immunization Record

Students Without an Immunization Record

A student has all required vaccine doses for their appropriate age

A student has some but not all required vaccine doses, and is on schedule to receive the remaining doses as fast as medically feasible Student may be provisionally enrolled for 30 calendar days

A student attempting to enroll, or is currently enrolled, but he/she is delinquent with a vaccine, or dose in a vaccine series The student must provide proof that he/she has received the required vaccine in order to enroll or remain enrolled

A student is attempting to enroll and is not transferring from another school district (within Texas), is not a military dependent or is not homeless as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act

A student is transferring from another school district (within Texas), is a military dependent or is homeless as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act

Enroll

Do not enroll until a record is provided

Student may be enrolled provisionally for 30 calendar days while awaiting the transfer of the immunization record

Medication Policy
Medical Treatment Procedure for Administering Medication by District Employees All medications and requests to administer them shall be brought to the Dean by the parent/guardian/student where they shall be kept in a locked container or cabinet. The Dean will be responsible for notifying the nurse of the medication that has been requested to be administered to the student. Students shall not possess any form of medication while at school other than to transport such to the Dean or other designated staff member for proper storage. Medication will be refrigerated only if such storage instruction is printed on the label. Parents/guardians or the student are encouraged to administer medications at home wherever possible for example those medications required to be taken three times a day or less. After 30 days unused prescription medication and after 5 days unused over the counter medication shall be returned to the parent/guardian or destroyed as indicated by the parent/guardian on the medication request form Prescription Medication The Dean or designated employees of the District may administer medication to a student provided: 1. The District has received a written request to administer the medication from a parent/guardian, or other person having legal control of the student on the appropriate request form. 2. Prescription medications must be in English & the original container, bearing a prescription label that includes the students name, the name of the medicine, directions concerning dosage, the name of the prescribing physician, the name of the pharmacy filling the prescription, time or times the medication should be administered and the date the medication starts and ends. 3. All physicians sample medication must be accompanied by a written authorization from the physician. No district employee will be required to give medication above the daily recommended dosage by the Federal Drug Administration.

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No medication will be dispensed for a missed dose unless written authorization is received from the parent/guardian for each dose missed. Over-the-counter Medication The Dean or designated employees of the District may administer over-the-counter medications to students if the following conditions are met: (Labels on over-the-counter medication designate contents as MEDICATION and what the medication is.) 1. The District has received a written request to administer the medication from a parent/guardian, or other person having legal guardianship of the student. 2. The written request of the parent/guardian must indicate the dosage, frequency of need, reason the medication is needed, and the date(s) of requested administering. 3. The medication must be stored in the original container. Dosage must be within the recommended amount for the age of the student. Medication may not be given for longer than 5 consecutive school days and may not exceed the stated dosage on the container unless directed by a physician. The student shall report to the Dean or nurse to take any medication. As a precaution to prevent tampering of the contents of OTC medications brought by a student, all OTC medications must be brought to the Dean in the original unopened container. Self-Administration of Prescription Inhaler or EpiPen Medicine by Students A student is entitled to carry and self administer an inhaler/EpiPen or similar devices for the treatment of asthma or anaphylaxis providing the following conditions are met: 1. The prescription medicine has been prescribed for that student as indicated by the prescription label on the medicine. 2. The student has demonstrated to the students physician or other licensed health care provided and the school nurse, if available, the skill level necessary to self-administer the prescription medication, including the use of any device required to administer the medication; 3. The self-administration is done in compliance with the prescription or written instructions from the students physician or other licensed health care provider; and 4. A parent of the student provides to the school: A. A written authorization, signed by the parent, for the student to self-administer the prescription medicine while on school property or at a school-related event or activity; and B. A written statement from the students physician or other licensed health care provider, signed by the physician or provider that states: i. That the student has asthma or anaphylaxis and is capable of self-administering the prescription medicine; ii. The name and purpose of the medicine iii. The prescribed dosage for the medicine; iv. The times at which or circumstances under which the medicine may be administered; and v. The period for which the medicine is prescribed. The physicians statement must be kept on file in the office of the school nurse of the school the student attends or, if there is not a school nurse, in the office of the Principal of the school the student attends. The Dean should also keep a copy of this form of authorization for references when the nurse is not available.

Student Health
Communicable diseases are easily transmitted in schools since students are together in groups of various sizes. Communicable diseases are those diseases that may be transmitted from person to person. Prevention and control of communicable diseases in the school setting is an essential part of ensuring a healthful, safe environment for students and faculty. Infestations such as pediculosis (head lice), scabies (itch mite) and ringworm of skin or scalp are frequently present in school age children. Parents/guardians are encouraged to routinely examine skin and scalp of children in order to identify these or other communicable conditions that may need special medical care or treatment. Nurses are required to confirm reports of some communicable diseases and in the event of a positive diagnosis cases will be excluded from school until medical clearance for admissions are received. Students, teachers, and other staff who have direct contact with students should not report to school under the following conditions: 1. Oral temperature 100.4 or greater 2. Known communicable disease such as chicken pox, strep throat, etc. 3. Recommendation of physician or school nurse Parents/guardians and students are strongly encouraged to refer persons with a suspected illness or apparent injury to the school nurse. When a student becomes ill, he/she will be sent to the office. If a student has a fever or is in need of further care, a parent/guardian will be contacted. Office personnel may also dispense medication to students, as prescribed by doctors AND directed by parents/guardians. Any medications must be in their original containers, be labeled with the

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Homeless Student Support

Winfree Academy Charter Schools acknowledge many different issues our students are faced with each day. Unfortunately for some, not having a stable living environment is one of their worries. The TEXSHEP Program helps our students who qualify under the McKinney-Vento Act with transportation, snacks during school, clothing, and community resources to help transition to a more permanent home. Students who are homeless may enroll in school without previous school records or proof of residency. As a charter school, we are extremely grateful to our community partnerships, therefore it is important that we give back into the communities where our schools reside. Each campus promotes homeless awareness, service learning projects, and student group volunteering within the community. We encourage out students to volunteer in the community and participate in canned food drives, angel trees, making food for the homeless, etc. See your Life Transition Coach (LTC) for more info regarding homeless support services.

Linking Tree
What is Linking Tree? Linking Tree is an internal web-based, alert system that links our students with partnering agencies when there is an unmet need. Any student, teacher or parent/guardian can complete a referral and give it to the campus Linking Tree Liaison. Once the referral is put into the portal, an automatic email is sent to partnering agencies that offer needed services. The agencies respond by contacting the family to inform them of the available services. This enables the community to support students in need in order to make them academically successful. All staff members attend Linking Tree trainings to determine appropriate times to complete referrals. The staff members also attend trainings on recognizing the signs and symptoms of mental health issues, cultural diversity, professional boundaries and confidentiality guidelines. These seminars were designed to educate our staff and prepare them to recognize possible issues in our students lives. Where is Linking Tree? Linking Tree is currently available on all six Winfree Academy Charter Schools campuses. It includes coverage in three North Texas counties: Dallas, Denton and Tarrant. Services available through Linking Tree Counseling (Individual, Family, Marriage, Grief, and group). Drug and Alcohol Treatment Psychiatric Services Family Assistant Services Immigration Services Emergency Assistance (Rent, Utilities and Rx) Shelter or Temporary Housing Community Health Clinic Food, Clothing and Employment Assistance and MANY more!! Our Community Partners: Samaritan House Irving Cares Grace Community Enrichment Center Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, INC. University Behavioral Health Catholic Charities Promise House Tarrant Youth Recovery Campus Contact Crisis Line Mental Health, Mental Retardation of Tarrant County Santa Fe Youth Services Lena Pope Home, Inc. The Womens Center Phoenix House JPS Health Network For more information about Linking Tree, please visit www.linkingtree.org or contact Student Services at 972-8693250.

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Parent Involvement
Education succeeds best when there is a strong partnership between home and school. This partnership thrives on communication. Parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and the Board collaborate as partners to ensure a quality education for all students. As a key constituent of this partnership, parents/guardians are encouraged to be full partners with educators in the education of their children. Here are some ways in which Parents/Guardians can take a more active role in their childrens education: PVC Join your campus parent Volunteer Council. Be active in Charter School Support Organizations. Participate in Open House, Career Fairs, Parent/Guardian Education Sessions. Involve yourself in Parent University. Read and discuss the student handbook with your child before signing and returning to the school the written statement affirming that you understand and consent to the responsibilities outlined in the Student Code of Conduct; Emphasize the importance of education to your child and encourage your child to participate in a variety of activities. Learn about the curriculum, student support services, and activities offered by Winfree Academy. Become familiar with the academic program offered by the charter school and ask the Principal any questions, including concerns about placement, assignment, or early graduation. Review your childs school records when necessary and your right, under certain circumstances, to consent or deny their release. Review teaching materials, textbooks, other instructional aides, and tests that have been administered to your child. Learn the state and local testing and promotional requirements. Be aware of your right to temporarily remove your child from an instructional activity that conflicts with your religious or moral beliefs. Such removal cannot be for the purpose of avoiding a test and may not prevent the student from attending for an entire semester. Removal does not exempt the student from satisfying grade level or graduation requirements as determined by the school and the Texas Education Agency. Contact teachers as needed. If you have concerns, talk to the appropriate teacher, counselor, Dean and the Principal. If you would like to schedule a conference, call the office for an appointment during the teachers conference period. Stay informed of your childs activities by attending parent/guardian conferences and other parent/guardian meetings. Volunteer at your childs school. For information, contact the campus administrator. A Parent Internet Caf is available on each campus for easy access to student and school information. The Parent Internet Caf will be open during school hours.

Pregnancy Related Services

Pregnancy Related Services (PRS) are support services, including Compensatory Education Home Instruction (CEHI), that a pregnant student receives during the pregnancy prenatal and postpartum periods to help her adjust academically, mentally, and physically to stay in school. These services are delivered to a student when: the student is pregnant and attending classes on a Winfree campus; the pregnancy prenatal period prevents the student from attending classes on a Winfree campus; and the pregnancy postpartum period prevents the student from attending classes on a Winfree campus. If you or your student would like more information regarding Pregnancy Related Services, please contact your campus Pregnancy Related Service Provider or any available staff member.

Student Records
A students school record is confidential and protected from unauthorized inspection or use. A cumulative record is maintained for each student from the time the student enters the charter school until the time the student withdraws or graduates. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) afford parents/guardians and students over 18 years of age certain rights with respect to the students education records. These rights are: 1. The right to inspect and review the students education records. 2. The right to request the amendment of the students education records that the parent/guardian or eligible student believes is inaccurate or misleading. 3. The right to consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the students education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. 4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the school to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA are:

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Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington DC 20202-4605 By law, both parents/guardians, whether married, separated, or divorced, have access to the records of a student who is under 18 or a dependent for tax purposes. A parent/guardian whose rights have been legally terminated will be denied access to the records if the school is given a copy of the court order terminating these rights. Records may be reviewed during regular school hours, upon written request to the Principal. The Principal or designee will be present to explain the record and answer questions. Parents/guardians and school officials with legitimate educational interests are the only persons who have general access to a students records. School officials with legitimate educational interests include any employees, agents, or Trustees of the District, or cooperatives of which the Winfree Academy Charter Schools is a member, or facilities with which the Winfree Academy Charter Schools contract for the placement of students with disabilities, as well as their attorneys and consultants, who are: 1. Working with the student; 2. Considering disciplinary or academic actions, the students case, an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for a student with disabilities under IDEA or an individually designed program for a student with disabilities under Section 504; 3. Compiling statistical data; or 4. Investigating or evaluating programs. Winfree Academy Charter Schools must comply with a request by a military recruiter or a higher education institution for students names, addresses, and telephone listings, unless the parent/guardian has advised the charter school not to release their childs information without prior written consent. If circumstances prevent a parent or eligible student from inspecting the records on request and without prior parental consent to a school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. Prior written parental consent is required to release the records to anyone else, unless a specific exemption under FERPA is applicable. Certain information about students is considered directory information and will be released to anyone who follows procedures for requesting it unless the parent/guardian objects to the release of information at the beginning of the school year. Please see the Parent/Guardian Signature sheet at the end of this handbook for more information on directory information IMPORTANT NOTE: Winfree Academy Charter School offices are closed for most of the month of July. Parents/guardians and/or students needing records such as transcripts, diplomas, standardized test scores or grades MUST request those records in writing no later than the last business day in June. Annual notification of rights under FERPA for elementary and secondary schools The family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents/guardians and students over 18 years of age (eligible students) certain rights with respect to the students education record. These rights are: (1) The rights to inspect and review the students education records within 45 days of the day the School receives a request for access. Parents/guardians or eligible students should submit to the Principal a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The School official will make arrangements for access and notify the parents/guardians or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. (2) The right to request the amendment of the students education records that the parent /guardian or eligible student believes is inaccurate or misleading. Parents/guardians or eligible students may ask the School to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the Principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the School decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent/guardian or eligible student, the School will notify the parent/ guardian or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedure is explained on page 10.

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(3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the students education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by School as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the School has contracted to perform a special task (such as a attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or parent or student serving on an official committee such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the school discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. (4) The right to file a complaint with the US Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the School to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are: Family Policy Compliance Office US Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 10101-4605

TEA/Verification of Enrollment Forms

When requesting a V.O.E. form please allow 48 hours for processing. The request needs to be in writing and turned in at the attendance office at the campus. Students requesting a V.O.E. form to present to the Department of Public Safety as part of the drivers license application process must: 1. Be enrolled at Winfree Academy Charter Schools for the 6 weeks preceding the date of the application, and; 2. Not have been absent from any class more than 3 times during either the current 6 weeks or the previous 6 weeks whether excused or unexcused, and; 3. Have passed 3 quarters the preceding 6 weeks If you do not meet these requirements, you will be denied a V.O.E. form. The Principal may permit grade and attendance make-up sessions as well as consider transfer student status. If you believe you are a candidate for this consideration, you must set an appointment with the Principal. DPS requires a V.O.E. form for each permit, license and renewal until the student is 18 years of age. If you desire a permit or a license, YOU MUST ATTEND SCHOOL. Please make sure you receive a TEA/VOE form before school is out because when the campus is closed during the summer, there will be no staff members to issue your students TEA/VOE form.

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Winfree Academy Charter Schools Student Resource Guide

Handbook Acceptance Form

By signing below, we are indicating that we have read, discussed and understand the guidelines and policies of Winfree Academy Charter Schools. We have also discussed and understand the possible consequences for failure to abide by them.

____________________ Student Name

_____________________ Student Signature

____________________ Date

____________________ Parent Name

_____________________ Parent Signature

____________________ Date

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DID YOU ACTUALLY READ YOUR RESOURCE GUIDE? LET US FIND OUT: please answer these questions carefully-they are important to you as a student here at Winfree. 1. What graduation plan do you enroll under as a new student here at Winfree? 2. What is the address and phone number of your campus? What is the Principals name? 3. Briefly describe the mission of Winfree Academy Charter Schools. 4. Where do you get information regarding school closings? 5. What guidelines do you have to meet in order to get a VOE form to get a drivers license? 6. What are the rules governing immunizations on your campus? 7. What does Winfree have to offer students recovering from substance abuse? 8. What is the name of the Superintendent of Winfree Academy Charter Schools? 9. Are students able to take dual credit courses here at Winfree? 10. How does a student get additional assistance for their classwork? 11. What is the ATTEND program for? 12. Explain the purpose of the Check Yourself list. 13. What does the resource guide say about change of addresses or change in phone number? 14. What is the purpose of a S.A.F.E. plan? How does this help a student be successful? 15. What happens when a student loses or does not return a textbook? 16. Give two examples of behavior on each of the misbehavior levels in the student code of conduct. 17. Can you take a foreign language course at Winfree? Which graduation plans require foreign language courses? 18. List the four career tracks offered at Winfree Academy Charter Schools. 19. Cell phones are not allowed at Winfree. What are the consequences of being caught using a phone or having your phone out and visible during the school day? 20. What are the times for the three class sessions offered at Winfree?

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