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PARENT/ STUDENT HANDBOOK
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 7
About Great Lakes Academy ..................................................................................................................... 7
Mission Statement .................................................................................................................................... 7
Vision and Purpose ................................................................................................................................... 7
Motto ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
School Mascot ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Spirit Chant ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Governance ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Statement ....................................................................................... 7
General School Information .......................................................................................................................... 9
Admissions .................................................................................................................................................... 9
Enrollment Process ................................................................................................................................... 9
Required Documentation.......................................................................................................................... 9
Homeless Student ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Expelled/Suspended Student .................................................................................................................. 10
Parent/Guardian Contact Information ................................................................................................... 10
Visitor Policy ................................................................................................................................................ 10
School Volunteers ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Invitations & Gifts ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Student Fundraising .................................................................................................................................... 12
Treats & Snacks ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Animals on School Property ........................................................................................................................ 12
Emergency School Closings ......................................................................................................................... 12
Video and Audio Monitoring System .......................................................................................................... 12
Immunization Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 13
IMMUNIZATIONS AGES 4 – 6 .................................................................................................................. 13
IMMUNIZATIONS AGES 7-18 ................................................................................................................... 13
Student Medication .................................................................................................................................... 14
Self-Administration of Medication .............................................................................................................. 14
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Communicable Diseases ............................................................................................................................. 15
Head Lice ................................................................................................................................................. 15
Accommodating Persons with Disabilities .................................................................................................. 16
Education of Students with Disabilities ...................................................................................................... 16
Care of Students with Diabetes .................................................................................................................. 16
Students with Severe Food Allergy or Chronic Illness ................................................................................ 17
Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention ................................................................................... 17
Attendance .................................................................................................................................................. 17
Absence/Unexcused Absence Defined ................................................................................................... 18
Tardiness ................................................................................................................................................. 18
Reporting of Unexcused Absences ......................................................................................................... 19
Excusable Reasons for Absence .............................................................................................................. 19
Truancy........................................................................................................................................................ 20
Encouraging Attendance ......................................................................................................................... 20
Make-Up Opportunities: ......................................................................................................................... 21
Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance ............................................................................... 21
Homebound/Hospitalized Instructional Services ................................................................................... 21
Great Lakes Academy Promotion Consideration ........................................................................................ 22
Homework................................................................................................................................................... 22
Standardized Testing ................................................................................................................................... 22
School Breakfast & Lunch Program............................................................................................................. 23
Safety Drill Procedures and Conduct .......................................................................................................... 23
Student Records .......................................................................................................................................... 23
Disciplinary Actions and Due Process ......................................................................................................... 27
Informal Discipline .................................................................................................................................. 27
Formal Discipline ..................................................................................................................................... 27
After School Detention Policy ................................................................................................................. 27
Due Process Rights .................................................................................................................................. 27
Students with Disability .......................................................................................................................... 28
School Disciplinary Violations ..................................................................................................................... 29
Level One Violations ............................................................................................................................... 29
Classroom Disruptions ........................................................................................................................ 29
Dishonesty ........................................................................................................................................... 29
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Health / Welfare ................................................................................................................................. 29
Personal Electronics ............................................................................................................................ 29
Level Two Violations ............................................................................................................................... 30
Disrespectful Conduct ......................................................................................................................... 30
Dishonesty ........................................................................................................................................... 30
Disrespectful / Impolite Behavior ....................................................................................................... 30
Disorderly Conduct ............................................................................................................................. 30
Vandalism ............................................................................................................................................ 30
Computer Violations ........................................................................................................................... 30
Level Three Violations ............................................................................................................................. 31
Aggression ........................................................................................................................................... 31
Bullying ................................................................................................................................................ 31
Dishonesty ........................................................................................................................................... 31
Disrespectful/Impolite Conduct .......................................................................................................... 31
Displays ............................................................................................................................................... 31
Hazing .................................................................................................................................................. 31
Threats to Staff.................................................................................................................................... 31
Other General Misconduct ................................................................................................................. 31
Leaving Campus without permission .................................................................................................. 31
Level Four Violations ............................................................................................................................... 32
Arson ................................................................................................................................................... 32
Criminal Acts ....................................................................................................................................... 32
Physical Assault – School Employee .................................................................................................... 32
Possession of Alcohol or Intoxicant .................................................................................................... 32
Possession of a Weapon ..................................................................................................................... 32
Drugs ................................................................................................................................................... 32
Severe or Explicit Harassment ............................................................................................................ 32
Elementary (K-5) School Disciplinary Consequences .................................................................................. 33
Level 1 Consequences ............................................................................................................................. 33
Level 2 Consequences ............................................................................................................................. 33
Level 3 Consequences ............................................................................................................................. 33
Level 4 Consequences ............................................................................................................................. 33
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Middle (6-8) School Disciplinary Consequences ......................................................................................... 35
Level 1 Consequences ............................................................................................................................. 35
Level 2 Consequences ............................................................................................................................. 35
Level 3 Consequences ............................................................................................................................. 35
Level 4 Consequences ............................................................................................................................. 35
Dress Code: (Uniform Policy) ...................................................................................................................... 37
Acceptable .............................................................................................................................................. 37
Unacceptable .......................................................................................................................................... 37
Search and Seizure ...................................................................................................................................... 37
School Property and Equipment as well as Personal Effects Left by Students ....................................... 37
Students .................................................................................................................................................. 38
Seizure of Property ................................................................................................................................. 38
Parent/Guardian and Student Handbook Acknowledgment and Pledge ................................................... 39
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Introduction
About Great Lakes Academy
Mr. John Romaine, with Eastern Michigan University as its authorizer, founded Great Lakes
Academy in 1997.
Great Lakes Academy is a Public School Academy serving students in grades k-8. We are located
at 46312 Woodward Avenue, Pontiac, MI. 48242
Mission Statement
Our mission is to teach students the academic and character skills necessary to be lifelong
learners in a competitive world.
Vision and Purpose
Great Lakes Academy is dedicated to education children in a safe and nurturing environment.
Motto
G= Growing Together
L= Learning Together
A= Achieving Together
School Mascot
Eagle
Spirit Chant
I feel good! I feel great! It’s a beautiful day! At GLA!
Governance
As a charter school, Great Lakes Academy is under the direction of the
Superintendent/Principal. The Superintendent/Principal reports to the Great Lakes Academy
Board of Directors, Great Lakes Academy desires to work in harmony with home and school. In
keeping with this principle, parents and community may attend all board meetings except
during executive sessions.
Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Statement
Equal educational and extracurricular opportunities are available to all students without regard
to race, color, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, age, religious beliefs,
disability, status as homeless, or actual or potential marital or parental status, including
pregnancy.
No student shall, based on sex or sexual orientation, be denied equal access to programs,
activities, services, or benefits or be limited in the exercise of any right, privilege, advantage, or
denied equal access to educational and extracurricular programs and activities.
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The following person has been designated to serve as the District's Title IX Coordinator and
Compliance Officer for matters involving alleged discrimination. Any inquiries regarding the
School District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to:
School Administrator
Great Lakes Academy
46312 Woodward Ave.
Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone: (248) 334-6434
The School District's complaint procedure may be obtained from the school leader.
For further information, you may also contact:
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
1350 Euclid Avenue, Suite 325
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General School Information
This handbook is a summary of the school’s rules and expectations, and is not a comprehensive
statement of school procedures. The Board’s comprehensive policy manual is available for public
inspection through the District’s website (http://greatlakesacademy.org/) or at the school’s main
office, located at:
Great Lakes Academy
46312 Woodward Ave.
Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone: 248-334-6434
Fax: 248-334-6457
Admissions
The parent or legal guardian must enroll students.
Enrollment Process
The enrollment process is as follows:
1. Request an enrollment packet. An enrollment packet may be downloaded from our
website at www.greatlakesacademy.org or picked up at the school.
2. Make an appointment with the school Principal for a tour by calling the school office.
3. Tour the school and meet the Principal.
4. Return your child’s enrollment packet, current report card, immunization record and
original birth certificate. Students may not attend classes without these records.
5. The school Principal will review the completed forms. Admission will be finalized when
all paperwork is accepted.
6. All students are required to re-enroll each school year.
Required Documentation
A. An original birth certificate (Michigan State law)
B. Court papers allocating parental rights and responsibilities or custody (if appropriate)
C. Proof of updated immunizations
D. Previous report card
E. Individual Education Plan (IEP) where applicable
Homeless Student
Homeless students who meet the Federal definition of “homeless” may enroll and will be under
the direction of the School/Academy Liaison for Homeless Children with regard to enrollment
procedures.
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Expelled/Suspended Student
A student that has been expelled by GLA or by another public school in Michigan may be
temporarily denied admission to the School/Academy during the period of suspension or
expulsion even if the student would otherwise be entitled to attend school in the local school
district.
Likewise, a student that has been expelled or otherwise removed for disciplinary purposes from
a public school in another state and the period of expulsion or removal has not expired, may be
temporarily denied admission to the School/Academy during the period of expulsion or removal
which the student would have received in the suspending school had the student committed
the offense while enrolled in the School/Academy.
Prior to denying admission, the Principal shall offer the student an opportunity for a hearing to
review the circumstances of the suspension or expulsion and any other factors the Principal
determines to be relevant.
Parent/Guardian Contact Information
It is very important that the office has current, up-to-date parent information. Please stop by
the office to inform us of any changes of alternate contacts, address, or phone numbers that
may occur throughout the year.
Visitor Policy
Visitors, particularly parents and guardians are welcome at Great Lakes Academy.
To properly monitor the safety of students and staff each visitor must:
Report to the main office upon entering the school to obtain a pass. Any visitor found in
the building without a pass shall be reported to the Principal.
All visitors much check in and out in the front office.
Visitors to classrooms much have prior approval from the classroom teacher and
administration.
Visitors are not allowed to deliver items to the classroom.
To observe a classroom, each parent must pass an iChat background check.
Parents may observe a class up to 2 times a week.
Each observation shall not exceed 20 minutes.
Observation request forms are available in the main office. Observations must be
prearranged 24 hours prior to observation. Please submit the observation request from
in the main office.
This observation time is designed for observation only. The visitor may not engage in
discussion with staff or students. This design it to ensure the integrity of the
educational process and program.
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If a person wishes to confer with a member of the staff, s/he should call for an
appointment prior to coming to the school, to schedule a mutually convenient time.
Parent/Teacher conference times shall be held before or after school.
Children accompanying visiting parents much always be directly supervised inside the
school building, and in the parking lot and walkways.
Students may not bring visitors to school without prior written permission from the
Principal.
GLA Board Policy 3362.01 Threatening Behavior
Visitors, who are rowdy, commit a verbal assault on the premises, or who are otherwise
disorderly, will be asked to leave the premises. Threatening behavior consisting of any words
or deeds that intimidate a staff member or cause anxiety concerning his/her physical and/or
psychological well-being is strictly forbidden. Any student, parent, visitor, staff member or
agent of this Board who is found to have threatened a member of the staff will be subject to
discipline, exclusion and/or reported to authorities.
Visitors including parents who are registered sex offenders are required to so notify the
Principal or designee before they visit the Academy and to strictly comply with all applicable
school safety legislation. All registered sex offenders, including parents and guardians, must
safely and expeditiously drop off their children and pick them up during the prescribed times
for drop off and pick up and then promptly and safely exit the Academy premises. The Principal
or designee may be contacted for any questions or for further information.
School Volunteers
All school volunteers must complete the “Volunteer Information Form” (available in the school
office) and be approved by the school principal before assisting at the school. Some teachers
utilize parent volunteers in the classroom. The individual teachers make this decision. Teachers
who desire parent volunteers will notify parents. For school-wide volunteer opportunities,
please contact the building principal.
Volunteers are required to check in and out at the main office and receive a visitor badge before
going to their destination.
Invitations & Gifts
Party invitations or gifts for classmates should not be brought to school to be distributed. Items
such as these are of a personal nature and should be mailed home using the list in the school
directory. The office is unable to release addresses and phone numbers of students who are not
listed in the school directory.
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Student Fundraising
Fundraising activities by school organizations must be approved in advance by the principal.
Organization sponsors assume the responsibility for supervising the project, accounting for
funds, making reports, and any other details involved in the project.
Treats & Snacks
Due to health concerns and scheduling, treats and snacks for any occasion must be arranged in
advance with the classroom teacher. All treats and snacks must be store bought and prepackaged
in individual servings. No homemade treats or snacks are allowed at school. Treats and snacks
may not require refrigeration and must have a clearly printed list of ingredients on the packaging.
We strongly encourage you to select a treat or snack with nutritional value.
Animals on School Property
In order to assure student health and safety, animals are not allowed on school property, except
in the case of a service animal accompanying a student or other individual with a disability. This
rule prohibiting animals on school property may be temporarily waived by the building principal
in the case of a unique educational opportunity for students, provided that: (a) the animal is
appropriately housed, humanely cared for, and properly handled, and (b) students will not be
exposed to a dangerous animal or an unhealthy environment.
Emergency School Closings
In case of bad weather and other local emergencies, please listen to any local radio or television
station to be advised of school closings or early dismissals. School closings for any reason will be
announced by 6 a.m. If bad weather or other emergency occurs during the day, please listen to
local media stations for possible early dismissal information. This information will also be posted
on the website, Facebook, Twitter, automated phone call, etc.
For your child’s safety, make certain your child knows ahead of time where to go in case of an
early dismissal.
If we dismiss early for an emergency, all after-school functions are automatically cancelled.
Video and Audio Monitoring System
A video and/or audio monitoring system may be in use on school busses and a video monitoring
system may be in use in public areas of the school building. These systems have been put in place
to protect students, staff, visitors and school property. If a discipline problem is captured on
audiotape or videotape, these recordings may be used as the basis for imposing student
discipline. If criminal actions are recorded, a copy of the tape may be provided to law
enforcement personnel.
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Immunization Requirements
State law prohibits the admission of new entrants to the School or the matriculation of
existing students into the seventh grade without a record of having received at least one
(1) Dose of each of the following: measles, mumps, rubella, polio, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis,
and hepatitis B to Stay in the School:
Proof must be provided to the Educational Service Provider within four (4) months of
admission, that the student has received all of the following immunizations:
IMMUNIZATIONS AGES 4 – 6
Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertussis: Four (4) or more doses of DTaP doses were administered prior
to the fourth (4th) birthday, a fifth (5th) dose is required. If the fourth (4th) dose was
administered at least six (6) months after the third (3rd) dose, and on or after the fourth (4th)
birthday, a fifth (5th) dose is not required.
Polio: 4 doses, if dose 3 administered on or after 4 years of age, only 3 doses are required.
Measles, Bumps, and Rubella: 2 doses on or after 12 months of age.
Hepatitis B: 3 doses are required.
Meningococcal: None
Varicella (Chickenpox): 2 doses of varicella vaccine at or after 12 months of age or current OR
reliable history of disease.
IMMUNIZATIONS AGES 7-18
Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertussis: 4 doses D and T or 3 doses Td if #1 given on or after 7 years of
age. 1 dose of Tdap for children 11 through 18 years, if 5 years since the last dose of
tetanus/diphtheria containing vaccine.
Polio: 3 doses
Measles, Bumps, and Rubella: 2 doses on or after 12 months of age.
Hepatitis B: 3 doses are required.
Meningococcal: 1 dose for children 11-18.
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Varicella (Chickenpox): 2 doses of varicella vaccine at or after 12 months of age OR current lab
immunity OR reliable history of disease.
*Courtesy of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Students who have not received the required immunizations will be excluded from the
School until parents provide proof that all required immunizations have been given or
have a waiver on file.
Children ages 4 - 6 must have received 4 doses of pertussis. DT is only accepted if a
signed waiver is on file for that particular dose of pertussis vaccine.
Reliable history of chickenpox disease is acceptable in lieu of the vaccine.
If the School conducts a pre-school or day-care program, all students must be
immunized in accordance with the regulations provided by the DHHS.
Student Medication
Taking medication during school hours or during school-related activities is prohibited unless it
is necessary for a student’s health and well-being. When a student’s licensed health care
provider and parent/guardian believe that it is necessary for the student to take a medication
during school hours or school-related activities, the parent/guardian must request that the
school dispense the medication to the child by completing a “Student Medical Authorization
Form.”
No school or district employee is allowed to administer to any student, or supervise a student’s
self-administration of, any prescription or non-prescription medication until a completed and
signed School Medication Authorization Form is submitted by the student’s parent/guardian.
This does not include the emergency administration an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen®) by
a trained school or district employee as provided under state law.
Self-Administration of Medication
A student may possess an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen®) and/or an asthma inhaler
prescribed for use at the student’s discretion, provided the student’s parent/guardian has
completed and signed a School Medication Authorization Form. The school and district shall
incur no liability, except for willful and wanton conduct, as a result of any injury arising from a
student’s self-administration of medication or epinephrine auto-injector or the storage of any
medication by school personnel. A student’s parent/guardian must agree to indemnify and hold
harmless the school district and its employees and agents, against any claims, except a claim
based on willful and wanton conduct, arising out of a student’s self-administration of an
epinephrine auto-injector and/or asthma inhaler, or the storage of any medication by school
personnel.
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Communicable Diseases
The school will observe recommendations of the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services regarding communicable diseases.
1. The student's parent/guardian is required to notify the school office if they suspect their
child has a communicable disease.
2. In certain cases, students with a communicable disease may be excluded from school or
sent home from school following notification of the parent/guardian.
3. A student excluded because of a communicable disease will be permitted to return to
school only when the parent/guardian provides the school a letter from the student’s
doctor stating that the student is no longer contagious or at risk of spreading the
communicable disease.
Head Lice
The school will observe the following protocols regarding head lice.
1. The student's parent/guardian is required to notify the school office if their child is
suspected of having head lice.
2. Infested students will be sent home following notification to the parent/guardian.
3. The school will provide written instructions to the parent/guardian regarding
appropriate treatment for the infestation.
TWO OPTIONS – CHOOSE ONE:
Nit-Free Option
4. A student excluded because of head lice will be permitted to return to school only when
the parent/guardian brings the student to school to be checked by the school nurse or
building principal and the child is determined to be free of the head lice and eggs (nits).
Infested children are prohibited from riding the bus to school until it is determined by
school officials, he/she is free of head lice.
No Live Lice Option
3. A student excluded because of head lice will be permitted to return to school only when
the parent/guardian brings the student to school with confirmation of treatment. The
school nurse or building principal will re-examine the student's hair. The student will be
re-admitted to school if no live lice are found. Periodic checks of the student’s hair by
designated school personnel will be done over the next few weeks to assure successful
treatment. Parent/guardian should continue daily lice checks and nit removal for the
next two to three weeks.
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Accommodating Persons with Disabilities
Individuals with disabilities will be provided an opportunity to participate in all school-sponsored
services, programs, or activities. Individuals with disabilities should notify the superintendent or
building principal if they have a disability that will require special assistance or services and, if so,
what services are required. This notification should occur as far in advance as possible of the
school-sponsored function, program, or meeting.
Education of Students with Disabilities
It is the intent of the school district to ensure that students who are disabled within the definition
of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ("IDEA") or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973 ("Section 504") are identified, evaluated, and provided with appropriate educational
services.
The school district provides a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive
environment and necessary related services to all students with disabilities enrolled in the school.
For the provision of special education programs and services under the IDEA, the term “student
with a disability” means a person between ages 3 and 26 for whom it is determined that special
education services are needed. A student who reaches age 26 after September 1 is a "student
with a disability" and entitled to continue a special education program or service until the end of
that school year.
For the purposes of complying with Section 504, a "student with a disability" is a person who:
(1) Has a physical or mental impairment, which substantially limits one or more of such
person's major life activities;
(2) Has a record of such an impairment; or
(3) Is regarded as having such an impairment.
A copy of the publication “Explanation of Procedural Safeguards Available to Parents of Students
with Disabilities” may be obtained from the main office.
Care of Students with Diabetes
If you child has diabetes and requires assistance with managing this condition while at school
and school functions, a Diabetes Care Plan should be submitted to the school principal.
Parents/guardians are responsible for and should:
a. Inform the school in a timely manner of any change which needs to be made to the
Diabetes Care Plan on file with the school for their child.
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b. Inform the school in a timely manner of any changes to their emergency contact
numbers or contact numbers of health care providers.
c. Sign the Diabetes Care Plan.
d. Grant consent for and authorize designated School District representatives to
communicate directly with the health care provider whose instructions are included
in the Diabetes Care Plan.
Your child may also be eligible for an individualized Section 504 Plan to provide needed
supports and accommodations so he/she can access educational programs and services. For
further information, please contact the Building Principal at (248)334-6434.
Students with Severe Food Allergy or Chronic Illness
If your student has a life-threatening allergy or life-threatening chronic illness, please notify the
building principal at (248-334-6434).
Federal law protects students from discrimination due to a disability that substantially limits a
major life activity. If your student has a qualifying disability, an individualized Section 504 Plan
will be developed and implemented to provide the needed supports and accommodations so
that he/she can access educational programs and services. The School District’s Section 504
Policy is available at the main office.
Not all students with severe allergies or chronic illnesses may be eligible for a Section 504 Plan.
Our School District also may be able to appropriately meet a student's needs through other
means.
Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention
Youth suicide impacts the safety of the school environment. It also affects the school
community, diminishing the ability of surviving students to learn and the school’s ability to
educate. Suicide and depression awareness and prevention are important goals of the school
district.
The school district maintains student and parent resources on suicide and depression
awareness and prevention. Much of this information, including a copy of school district’s policy,
is posted on the school district website. Information can also be obtained from the school
office.
Attendance
The Board of Directors requires all students enrolled in the School attend regularly in
accordance with the laws of the State. The School's educational program is predicated upon the
presence of the student and requires continuity of instruction and classroom participation. The
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regular contact of students with one another in the classroom and their participation in well-
planned instructional activities under the tutelage of a competent teacher are vital to this
purpose.
Absence/Unexcused Absence Defined
Absence is defined as non-presence in the assigned location any time beyond the tardiness
limit. Unexcused Absence is defined as an Absence for which no written excuse has been
approved.
The following attendance policy applies to all students and is set by Board Policy:
A. A student is tardy if he/she is not in his/her desk ready to learn at 8:00 a.m.
B. Three (3) tardies equals on absence.
C. If the student is not in the classroom for any reason, excluding school sponsored filed
trips, that day counts as an absence.
D. If a student is absent due to a medical/health issue or a documented family emergency
this will be an excused absence and the student will be able to make-up any missed
assignment.
E. Students will not be permitted to participate in after school athletic activities if they are
absent from school the same day.
F. A student with twenty (20) absences in a school year may not receive credit for the
school year. The student may be required to repeat the grade if he/she accumulates
over twenty (20) absences in a school year and academic performance is hindered.
G. In the event that a student accumulates more than twenty (20) absences, review of all
absences will be conducted by the Director or Designee. If all the absences occurred for
the documented medical benefit of the student or for documented bereavement
benefit of the student, a waiver to the above policy may be approved by the Great Lakes
Academy Director.
Tardiness
A. Students that are not in class by 8:15 a.m. will be considered tardy.
B. Students who attend any part of the class shall be recorded as present.
C. All students who are tardy to the School must report to the School Leader's office
to sign in.
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D. When a teacher detains a student after class, he/she shall issue a late pass for the
student's next class.
E. Teachers are requested to refer cases of chronic tardiness to the School Leader.
Reporting of Unexcused Absences
The School shall report to the Center for Educational Performance and Information of the State
of Michigan by June 30, in a manner prescribed by the Center, the number of students in the
School who have had ten (10) or more unexcused absences that year.
Excusable Reasons for Absence
The School accepts only the following as excusable reasons for absence from school. Each
absence shall be explained in writing and signed by the student’s parents. The excuse shall be
submitted to the main office and filed as part of the student’s school record. A written excuse
for absence from the School may be approved for one
(1) or more of the following reasons or conditions:
A. Personal Illness
The school leader and/or teacher may require a doctor's confirmation, if he/she deems
it advisable.
B. Illness in the Family
C. Quarantine of the Home
This is limited to the length of the quarantine as fixed by the proper health officials.
D. Death of a Relative
E. Work at Home Due to Absence of Parents
Any absence arising because of this condition shall not extend for a period longer
than that for which the parents were absent from the home.
F. Observance of Religious Holidays
Any student shall be excused for the purpose of observing a religious holiday
consistent with his/her creed or belief.
G. Absence During the School Day for Professional Appointments
Parents are to be encouraged to schedule medical, dental, legal, and other
necessary appointments other than during the school day. Since this is not always
possible, when a student is to be absent for part of the day:
1. the student shall have a statement to that effect from his/her parents;
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2. the student shall bring a signed statement from the doctor, dentist, lawyer,
counselor, etc. to the effect that he/she reported promptly for the
appointment;
3. the student shall report back to the School immediately after his/her
appointment, if the School is still in session.
Truancy
A student shall be considered truant each day or part of the day he/she is inexcusably absent
from his/her assigned classes. A student will be considered tardy rather than absent if he/she is
in his/her assigned location within 15 minutes after the official start of the school day or
activity.
Truancy demonstrates a deliberate disregard for the educational program and is considered as
a serious matter. Administrative action taken will be as follows:
A. No credit will be recorded for work missed as a result of truancy.
B. A record of the truancy will be entered in the student's record file.
C. A parent conference may be held.
A student shall be considered a habitual truant if, in spite of warnings and/or his/her parent's
efforts to ensure attendance, he/she has accumulated 10 truancies:
A. during a semester.
B. during a school year.
Disciplining truant students shall be in accord with Board policies and due process, as defined in
Policy 5611 and the Student Code of Conduct.
Truant students who are minor parents are to be reported to the County Department of
Human Services.
Encouraging Attendance
Promoting and fostering desired student attendance habits requires a commitment from the
administration, faculty, and parents. No single individual or group can successfully
accomplish this task alone.
A professional staff member's responsibility must include, but not be limited to, the following:
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A. providing meaningful learning experiences every day; therefore, a student who is
absent from any given class period would be missing a significant component of the
course;
B. speaking frequently of the importance of students’ being in class, on time, ready to
participate;
C. keeping accurate attendance records (excused versus unexcused);
D. requiring an admit slip from a student when he/she returns from an absence and
invoking a consequence if he/she does not have one;
E. incorporating defined, daily participation into the teaching/learning process and
each grading period
F. requiring students to make up missed quizzes, tests, and other pertinent
assignments before or after the regular school day and not permitting students to
use instructional time to do make-up work.
Make-Up Opportunities:
Students will be given the opportunity to make up work missed due to approved absences. The
length of time for completion of make-up work shall be commensurate with the length of the
absence:
A student wishing to make up work must communicate with his/her teacher to obtain
assignments.
Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance
A student will be released from school, as an excused absence, to observe a religious holiday or
for religious instruction. The student’s parent/guardian must give written notice to the building
principal at least 5 calendar days before the student’s anticipated absence(s).
Students excused for religious reasons will be given an opportunity to make up any
examination, study, or work requirement.
Homebound/Hospitalized Instructional Services
A student who is absent or whose physician anticipates the student’s absence from school for
an extended period of time, or has ongoing intermittent absences because of a certified
medical condition, may be eligible for instruction in the student’s home, hospital, or licensed
treatment facility. To be eligible for such services, the student’s attending physician must certify
that the student has a medical condition that requires the student to be confined to the home
or hospitalized during regular school hours for more than five (5) consecutive school days.
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Students who are able to attend school part-time are expected to do so and do not qualify for
homebound and hospitalized services.
For students educated under an IEP or 504 Plan, the amount or type of instructional services
provided may vary.
For information on homebound or hospitalized instructional services, please the building
Principal at: (248)334-6434
Great Lakes Academy Promotion Consideration
School report cards are issued to students on a quarterly basis. For questions regarding grades,
please contact the classroom teacher.
The decision to promote a student to the next grade level is based on successful completion of
the curriculum, attendance, performance on standardized tests and other testing. A student
will not be promoted based upon age or any other social reason not related to academic
performance.
When the Student Intervention Team is convened, the following criteria shall be considered:
1. Current level of achievement
2. Potential for success at the next level
3. Emotional, physical, social maturity
Homework
Homework is used as a way for students to practice what they have learned in the classroom.
The time requirements and the frequency of homework will vary depending on a student’s
teacher, ability and grade level.
Standardized Testing
Students and parents/guardians should be aware that students in grades K-8 will take
standardized tests four times a year. Parents are encouraged to cooperate in preparing
students for the standardized testing, because the quality of the education the school can
provide is partially dependent upon the school’s ability to continue to prove its success in the
state’s standardized tests. Parents can assist their students achieve their best performance by
doing the following:
1. Encourage students to work hard and study throughout the year;
2. Ensure students get a good night’s sleep the night before exams;
3. Ensure students eat well the morning of the exam, particularly ensuring they eat
sufficient protein;
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4. Remind and emphasize for students the importance of good performance on
standardized testing;
5. Ensure students are on time and prepared for tests, with appropriate materials;
6. Teach students the importance of honesty and ethics during the performance of
these and other tests;
7. Encourage students to relax on testing day.
School Breakfast & Lunch Program
Breakfast is served every school day from 7:30 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. Lunch is served every school day
between 11:00 a.m. and 12:40 p.m., except when there is a 12:00 p.m. or earlier dismissal.
A student may bring a sack lunch from home or take advantage of a school lunch.
Free meals are available for all students.
Safety Drill Procedures and Conduct
Safety drills will occur at times established by the school board. Students are required to be silent
and shall comply with the directives of school officials during emergency drills. Each school shall
conduct minimum of five (5) fire drills, two (2) tornado drills, and three (3) lock-down drills each
school year. There may be other drills at the direction of the administration. Drills will not be
preceded by a warning to the students.
Student Records
A school student record is any writing or other recorded information concerning a student and
by which a student may be identified individually that is maintained by a school or at its
direction or by a school employee, regardless of how or where the information is stored, except
for certain records kept in a staff member’s sole possession; records maintained by law
enforcement officers working in the school; video and other electronic recordings that are
created in part for law enforcement, security, or safety reasons or purposes; and electronic
recordings made on school buses.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Michigan Revised School Code
afford parents/guardians and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights
with respect to the student’s school records. They are:
1. The right to inspect and copy the student’s education records within 30 school days of
the day the District receives a request for access.
The degree of access a student has to his or her records depends on the student’s
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age. The parent/guardian of a student less than 18 years old has the right to copy and
inspect their child’s education records. Once the student turns 18, the right to copy and
inspect education records is transferred to the student. A parent/guardian or student
should submit to the building principal a written request that identifies the record(s) he
or she wishes to inspect. The principal will plan for access and notify the
parent/guardian or student of the time and place where the records may be
inspected. The District charges $.35 per page for copying but no one will be denied their
right to copies of their records for inability to pay this cost. The District will not charge
for copying records, which contain personally identifiable information about the student
that is collected or created by the school district as part of the pupil's education records.
These rights are denied to any person against whom an order of protection has been entered
concerning the student.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the
parent/guardian or eligible student believes are inaccurate, irrelevant, or improper.
A parent/guardian or eligible student may ask the District to amend a record that is
believed to be inaccurate, irrelevant, or improper. Requests should be sent to the
building principal and should clearly identify the record the parent/guardian or eligible
student wants changed and the specific reason a change is being sought. If the District
decides not to amend the record, the District will notify the parent/guardian or eligible
student of the decision and advise him or her of their right to a hearing regarding the
request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will
be provided to the parent/guardian or eligible student when notified of the right to a
hearing.
3. The right to permit disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the
student’s education records, except to the extent that the FERPA or the Michigan
Revised School Code authorizes disclosure without consent.
Disclosure without consent is permitted to school officials with legitimate educational or
administrative interests. A school official is a person employed by the District 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 District has contracted to perform a special
task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or any
parent/guardian 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 a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an
education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
Upon request, the District discloses education records without consent to officials of
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another school district in which a student has enrolled or intends to enroll, as well as to
any person as specifically required by State or federal law. Before information is
released to these individuals, the parents/guardians or eligible student will receive prior
written notice of the nature and substance of the information, and an opportunity to
inspect, copy, and challenge such records.
Academic grades and references to expulsions or out-of-school suspensions cannot be
challenged at the time a student’s records are being forwarded to another school to
which the student is transferring.
Disclosure is also permitted without consent to: any person for research, statistical
reporting or planning, provided that no student or parent/guardian can be identified;
any person named in a court order, so long as the parents/guardians or eligible student
is notified of the court order before the documents are produced; appropriate persons if
the knowledge of such information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the
student or other persons; and juvenile authorities when necessary for the discharge of
their official duties who request information before adjudication of the student.
4. The right to a copy of any school student record proposed to be destroyed or deleted.
Education records are maintained for at least 60 years after the student graduates or
permanently withdraws. If the student transfers, education records are maintained
until the next school district requests the records.
5. The right to prohibit the release of directory information.
Throughout the school year, the District may release directory information regarding
students, limited to the District’s defined list of information that is “directory
information” as contained in the District’s policies and procedures. Such directory
information may include:
o Name
o Address
o Grade level
o Birth date and place
o Parent/guardian names, addresses, electronic mail addresses, and
telephone numbers
o Photographs, videos, or digital images used for informational or news-
related purposes (whether by a media outlet or by the school) of a
student participating in school or school-sponsored activities,
organizations, and athletics that have appeared in school publications,
such as yearbooks, newspapers, or sporting or fine arts programs
o Academic awards, degrees, and honors
o Information in relation to school-sponsored activities, organizations, and
athletics
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o Major field of study
o Period of Attendance in school
Any parent/guardian or eligible student may prohibit the release of any or all of the above
information by delivering a written objection to the building principal within 30 days of the
date of this notice.
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Disciplinary Actions and Due Process
Our teachers have provided students with the established classroom rules, which each student
is required to follow. The students are always given ample opportunities to correct their
misbehavior before additional consequences are imposed. When a teacher finds that the
student continues his/her inappropriate behavior, a “Disciplinary Referral” will be delivered to
the Dean of Students. The additional consequences could range from a “Mandatory Parent
Conference to a recommendation for “Formal Discipline.”
There are two types of discipline possible at Great Lakes Academy: Informal and Formal.
Informal Discipline
Informal discipline takes place within the school. It may include:
Mandatory Parent Conferences (Grades K–8)
Loss of Recess Privileges (Grades K–8)
Silent Lunch (Grades K–8)
After – School Detention (Grades K–8)
After – School Community Service (Grades K–8)
Students will be notified of date, time, and location for after-school detention.
Formal Discipline
Formal discipline takes place when the behavior of the student has gone beyond the point of
being corrected by the informal discipline method and requires suspension from school.
After School Detention Policy
After school Detention Sessions are designed to give the student a consequence for
inappropriate behavior instead of imposing a suspension. However, detention will only be used
for Level 1 Violations.
Due Process Rights
The due process procedures required vary depending upon the nature of the misconduct and
the seriousness of the disciplinary action that may be imposed on a student as a result of the
hearing. It is important to note that when referenced in this document, “days” means school
days; exclusive of weekends, holidays, snow days and vacation periods.
Students and parents/guardians have the right to appeal the decision of a short-term or long-
term suspension to the principal by informing him/her in writing that they wish to appeal the
decision to suspend, citing the cause to appeal. If the severity of the infraction requires the
student be placed on an expulsion track, different appeal provisions may apply, and the parent
will be advised of the applicable procedures.
Before a student may be suspended or expelled from school, there must be specific procedures
that must be followed:
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o Due process safeguards must apply in all instances where the behavior or rights
of the students are being evaluated.
o The students must always be treated with the fundamental fairness in light of
the total circumstances.
o The student has the right to be informed about his/her alleged violations and
must be provided an opportunity to respond to such charges.
o Where there is an opportunity for review by others of the student’s alleged
misconduct, he/she should be fully informed of the opportunity for such
review.
o Finally, any permanent record that results from the student’s actions or their
consequence should clearly state whether the charges of misbehavior were or
were not sustained.
Students with Disability
The Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act provide
that no individual will be discriminated against on the basis of disability. This protection applies
not just to the students, but also to all individuals who have access to the School/Academy’s
programs and facilities.
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School Disciplinary Violations
Level One Violations
Classroom Disruptions
Blurting Out/Loud
Laughter
Clowning
Disrupting Others from
Learning
Throwing a Tantrum
(Grades K-1)
Not on Task
Out of Seat w/o
Permission
Refusal to Complete
Assignment
Throwing paper
Manipulative Behavior
Refusing to Follow
Directions
Violation of Classroom
Rules
Dishonesty
Blaming others
Cheating
Lying
Plagiarism
Personal Electronics
Personal cell phones, I-pads, I-pods or any similar device will be stored by administration upon
entering the building. If the device is seen or heard after entering the building, it will be confiscated.
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Level Two Violations
Disrespectful Conduct
Toward Staff
Toward Peers
Toward Visitors
Dishonesty
Possession of Stolen
Property
Stealing
Distribution of Stolen
Test
Blaming others
Cheating
Disorderly Conduct
Dangerous behavior to oneself and/or others
Harassment of others
Throwing Food or Liquids
Behavior Causing Class Disruption
Failure to Attend Detention
Aiding-Abetting a Violation of School Rules
Arguing
Refusing to Accept Discipline
Spitting at/on Someone
Horse-playing
Verbal Aggression/Teasing
Excessive Tardiness to Class
Inappropriate Touching
Refusing to Participate in Learning
Vandalism
Graffiti
Malicious Destruction
of Property
Defacing the Restroom
Stopping up sinks –
Toilets
Computer Violations
Being on an
Inappropriate Web Site
Signing on Using
Another’s Password
Searching Unapproved
Web Sites
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Level Three Violations
Aggression
Fighting
Inciting a Fight
Physical Aggression
(Biting, Bumping Etc.)
Aggression
Bullying
Cyber Bullying
(Electronic Media)
Emotional Bullying
(Defaming, Humiliating)
Physical Bullying
(Hitting, Kicking)
Relational Bullying
(Rumors, Excluding)
Verbal Bullying
(Offensive Remarks,
Teasing)
Disrespectful/Impolite Conduct
Blatant Insubordination
Profanity
Verbal Abuse to Peers
Verbal Abuse to Staff
Displays
Inappropriate Affection
Sexual Behavior
Disorder and
Demonstration
Students will not be
denied their right to
freedom of expression,
but the disruption shall
not disrupt any school
activity w/o the
principal’s permission
will result in
suspension.
Threats to Staff
An expression of
intention to inflict evil,
injury or damage.
Other General Misconduct
Any violation of a
school rule not listed
above that disrupts or
interferes w/ the
educational process
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Level Four Violations
Arson
Attempting to Set a Fire
to the School
Intentionally Setting a
Fire to the School
Setting a False Fire
Alarm
Bomb Threats
Being in Possession of a
Pipe Bomb
Being in Possession of
any Explosives
Use of any Media to
Make a Bomb Threat
Criminal Acts
A student will not Break
any State or Federal
laws or Commit a
Criminal Act that results
in being convicted or in
some cases, charged
with Felony Offense.
Criminal Sexual Conduct
Includes rape, non-
consensual Sexual
Conduct and certain
forms of Consensual
Sexual Conduct
Possession of Alcohol or
Intoxicant
Any student caught in
possession of Alcohol or
found to be intoxicated
from alcohol or drugs
could be arrested.
Possession of a Weapon
A student having in
one’s control or storing
in a space assigned or
not assigned to which
One has access to an
item used or designed
to inflict serious bodily
injury or harm could be
arrested.
Severe or Explicit Harassment
Unwelcomed sexual
advances or
inappropriate touching,
request for sexual
favors or other verbal
or physical conduct
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Assault
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Elementary (K-5) School Disciplinary Consequences
Level 1 Consequences
Level 2 Consequences
Level 3 Consequences
Level 4 Consequences
1st Offense
Verbal Warning: Teacher
and/or Administrative
conference with the
student, includes review
of school policy and
disciplinary procedures.
1st Offense
Written warning to the
parent and Administrative
conference with the
student including a review
of school policy and
disciplinary procedures.
The teacher will call
parent(s) to notify them of
the child’s behavior, and
why he/she was written
up. A follow up letter will
be sent to the parent
detailing what actions will
follow if the behavior
continues. Student may
be removed from class
and/or school until
parent/guardian contact is
made.
1st Offense
2 – 5 day(s) Out of
school suspension
and a mandatory
administrative
conference with the
student and
parent/guardian. This
meeting will include a
review of the school
policy and disciplinary
procedures and the
possible
consequences the
student will face if
inappropriate
behavior continues.
1st Offense
10-day suspension
and/or
recommendation for
expulsion
2nd Offense
Behavior Support
2nd Offense
1 – 3 day(s) Out of school
suspension. Student may
not return to school until
suspension is served and a
Parent / Guardian
Conference has been
completed.
2nd Offense
Long Term
suspension (4-10
days) and/or
recommendation for
Expulsion.
2nd Offense
10-day suspension
and recommendation
for expulsion
3rd Offense
Mandatory Parent
Conference with
Administration to review
the Student Code of
Conduct and to discuss
the next step if the
behavior continues.
3rd Offense
3 – 5 day(s) Out of school
suspension. Student may
not return to school until
suspension is served and a
Parent / Guardian
Conference has been
completed.
3rd Offense
Recommendation for
Expulsion
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Level 1 Consequences
Level 2 Consequences
Level 3 Consequences
Level 4 Consequences
4th Offense
1 – 2 day(s) Out of school
suspension. Student may
not return to school until
suspension is served and
a Parent / Guardian
Conference has been
completed
4th Offense
Long Term suspension (5-
10 days) and/or
recommendation for
Expulsion.
5th Offense
3 – 4 day(s) Out of
school suspension.
Student may not return
to school until
suspension is served and
a Parent / Guardian
Conference has been
completed.
5th Offense
Recommendation for
Expulsion
6th Offense
5 – 6 day(s) Out of school
suspension. Mandatory
Parent Conference shall
be held.
7th Offense
7 – 8 day(s) Out of school
suspension. Mandatory
Parent Conference shall
be held.
8th Offense
Long–term suspension
(8-10 days) Out of school
suspension, and/or
recommendation of
expulsion.
9th Offense
Recommendation for
Expulsion
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Middle (6-8) School Disciplinary Consequences
Level 1 Consequences
Level 2 Consequences
Level 3 Consequences
Level 4 Consequences
1st Offense
Verbal Warning: Teacher
and/or Administrative
conference with the
student, includes review
of school policy and
disciplinary procedures.
1st Offense
Written warning to the
parent and Administrative
conference with the
student including a review
of school policy and
disciplinary procedures.
The teacher will call
parent(s) to notify them of
the child’s behavior, and
why he/she was written
up. A follow up letter will
be sent to the parent
detailing what actions will
follow if the behavior
continues. Student may
be removed from class
and/or school until
parent/guardian contact is
made.
1st Offense
2 – 5 day(s) Out of
school suspension
and a mandatory
administrative
conference with the
student and
parent/guardian. This
meeting will include a
review of the school
policy and disciplinary
procedures and the
possible
consequences the
student will face if
inappropriate
behavior continues.
1st Offense
10 day suspension
and/or
recommendation for
expulsion
2nd Offense
Behavior Support
2nd Offense
1 – 3 day(s) Out of school
suspension. Student may
not return to school until
suspension is served and a
Parent / Guardian
Conference has been
completed.
2nd Offense
Long Term
suspension (5-10
days) and/or
recommendation for
Expulsion.
2nd Offense
10 day suspension
and/or
recommendation for
expulsion
3rd Offense
Mandatory Parent
Conference with
Administration to review
the Student Code of
Conduct and to discuss
the next step if the
behavior continues.
3rd Offense
3 – 5 day(s) Out of school
suspension. Student may
not return to school until
suspension is served and a
Parent / Guardian
Conference has been
completed.
3rd Offense
Recommendation for
Expulsion
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Level 1 Consequences
Level 2 Consequences
Level 3 Consequences
Level 4 Consequences
4th Offense
1 – 2 day(s) Out of school
suspension. Student may
not return to school until
suspension is served and
a Parent / Guardian
Conference has been
completed
4th Offense
Long Term suspension (5-
10 days) and/or
recommendation for
Expulsion.
5th Offense
3 – 4 day(s) Out of
school suspension.
Student may not return
to school until
suspension is served and
a Parent / Guardian
Conference has been
completed.
5th Offense
Recommendation for
Expulsion
6th Offense
5 – 6 day(s) Out of school
suspension. Mandatory
Parent Conference shall
be held.
7th Offense
7 – 8 day(s) Out of school
suspension. Mandatory
Parent Conference shall
be held.
8th Offense
Long–term suspension
(8-10 days) Out of school
suspension, and/or
recommendation of
expulsion.
9th Offense
Recommendation for
Expulsion
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Dress Code: (Uniform Policy)
Acceptable
Great Lakes Academy (logo) T-shirt, sweatshirt/hoodie, sweater or polo shirt
Burgundy or navy polo shirt, turtleneck, sweater
Burgundy turtleneck, sweater
Khaki or navy skirts (no more than 2” above knee)
Belt (Black or Brown)
Socks or tights
Earrings or modest size-no shoulder dusters
Unacceptable
Jeans or denim-like pants
Overalls
Jogging suits or sweatpants
Nose rings or body piercing
Sheer and satin blouses, belly-shirts
Chains or gang attire, including jewelry and gang colors
T-shirt, see-through clothing
Fishnet hosiery
Bare midriff or bare shoulder blouses, shirts or tank tops
Open toe shoes
All Sandals
Clothing outside of acceptable dress code
Search and Seizure
In order to maintain order safety and security in the schools, school authorities are authorized
to conduct reasonable searches of school property and equipment, as well as of students and
their personal effects. “School authorities” includes school liaison police officers.
School Property and Equipment as well as Personal Effects Left by Students
School authorities may inspect, and search school property and equipment owned or controlled
by the school (such as, lockers, desks, and parking lots), as well as personal effects left there by
a student, without notice to or the consent of the student. Students have no reasonable
expectation of privacy in these places or areas or in their personal effects left there.
The building principal may request the assistance of law enforcement officials to conduct
inspections and searches of lockers, desks, parking lots, and other school property and
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equipment for illegal drugs, weapons, or other illegal or dangerous substances or materials,
including searches conducted through the use of specially trained dogs.
Students
School authorities may search a student and/or the student’s personal effects in the student’s
possession (such as, purses, wallets, knapsacks, book bags, lunch boxes, etc.) when there is a
reasonable ground for suspecting that the search will produce evidence the particular student
has violated or is violating either the law or the school or district’s student rules and policies.
The search will be conducted in a manner that is reasonably related to its objective of the
search and not excessively intrusive in light of the student’s age and sex, and the nature of the
infraction.
School officials may require a student to cooperate in an investigation if there is specific
information about activity on the student’s account on a social networking website that violates
the school’s disciplinary rules or school district policy. In the course of the investigation, the
student may be required to share the content that is reported in order for the school to make a
factual determination.
Seizure of Property
If a search produces evidence that the student has violated or is violating either the law or the
school or district’s policies or rules, evidence may be seized and impounded by school
authorities, and disciplinary action may be taken. When appropriate, evidence may be
transferred to law enforcement authorities.
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Parent/Guardian and Student Handbook Acknowledgment and Pledge
Name of Student: ______________________________
Student Acknowledgement and Pledge
I acknowledge receiving and/or being provided electronic access to the Student/Parent
Handbook and School Board policy on student behavior. I have read these materials and
understand all rules, responsibilities and expectations. In order to help keep my school safe, I
pledge to adhere to all School and School District rules, policies and procedures.
I understand that the Student/Parent Handbook and School District policies may be amended
during the year and that such changes are available on the School District website or in the
school office.
I understand that my failure to return this acknowledgement and pledge will not relieve me
from being responsible for knowing or complying with School and School District rules, policies
and procedures.
___________________________________ __________________________
Student Signature Date
Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement
I acknowledge receiving and/or being provided electronic access to the Student/Parent
Handbook and School Board policy on student behavior. I have read these materials and
understand all rules, responsibilities and expectations.
I understand that the Student/Parent Handbook and School District policies may be amended
during the year and that such changes are available on the School District website or in the
school office.
I understand that my failure to return this acknowledgement will not relieve me or my child
from being responsible for knowing or complying with School and School District rules, policies
and procedures.
___________________________________ __________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature Date
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