2016 – 2017 Parent/Student Handbook

1 2016 HandbookCasa Grande 2612 W. Gila Bend Hwy. Casa Grande, AZ 85193 P: 520-374-4200F: 520-876-9959 Attendance Line: 520-374-4201 Phoenix735 E. Fillmore , AZ 85006P: 602-496-3100F: 602-257-4852 Attendance Line:602-496-3101 Polytechnic Elementary and STEM Academy6950 E. Williams Field , AZ 85212P: 480-727-5700F: 480-727-5701 Attendance Line:480-727-5709 Polytechnic High School7350 E. Innovation Way South Mesa, AZ 85212P: 480-727-5769F: 480-727-3737 Attendance Line:480-727-57702 ASU Preparatory Academy - Family HandbookCalendar 5 Welcome 6 Mission and Purpose 7 Organization 7 Governance 7 Nondiscrimination 7 Student Code of Conduct 8 Purpose 8 Rationale 8 Casa Grande Operations 9 Parent Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures 9 Student Parking 9 Visitor Parking 9 Phoenix Operations 10 Parent Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures 10 PAC Program 10 Student Parking 10 Visitor Parking 10 Polytechnic Operations 11 Visitor Parking Procedures 11 ASU Park Mobile App 11 Club Poly 12 Creativity Hall (Elementary and STEM Academy)

2 School Pick-up and Drop-off Map 12 Polytechnic High School Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures 13 High School Student Parking Procedures 13 Attendance 14 Absences 14 (Court Unified Truancy Suppression) 14 Late Arrival and Early Departure 14 Dress Code 15 Jewelry/Piercings/Gaguing 15 Tattoos and Body Art 15 Backpacks 15 Interpretation of Dress Code 15 Mascot and School Colors 15 Family Involvement 16 Family Commitment 16 Family Involvement Program 16 Fundraising 16 Parent Conduct on Campus 16 Menu Options 17 ASU Preparatory Academy - Family Handbook 3 Academics | Partnership | Leadership | InnovationAcademics 18 Academic Integrity 18 Consequences for Academic Dishonesty 18 Assessments and Testing 19 PowerSchool 19 Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs)

3 19 Summative 19 Promotion and Graduation Requirements 19 Course Syllabi 20 Homework 20 Progress Reports/Report Cards 20 ECAP 20 Delivery of Instruction and Curriculum 20 Textbooks and Materials 21 Special Education Services 21 Child Find 2145-Day Screening 21 Section 504 Compliance 22 Section 504 Grievance Procedure 22 Birthdays, Holidays and Other Celebrations 23 Emergency Drills 23 Discipline and Bullying Rules at ASU Preparatory Academy 23 School-wide Rules Against Bullying 23 Due Process 23 Staff Conduct with students 24 Display of Affection 24 Inappropriate and Forbidden Items 24 Electronic Devices and Cell Phones 24 Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs 25 Vandalism 25 Search and Seizure 25 Personal Property 25 Disciplinary Action 25 Definition of Disciplinary Action Chart 25 Disciplinary Action Chart 26 - 28 Code of Conduct Offenses and Consequences 29 - 31 Excessive Suspensions in Levels I, II.

4 III 31 Suspension/Expulsion of students with Disabilities 31 Records and Medication Policies 32 Health Services 32 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 324 ASU Preparatory Academy - Family HandbookExtra-Curricular Activities 33 Casa Grande Activities 33 Phoenix Athletics 33 Sports Offerings 33 Social Activities 33 Student Government 33 Polytechnic Athletics 34 Sports Offerings 34 No Pass/No Play 34 Extra-Curricular and Athletics Activity Fees 34 Form Agreements 35 Receipt for Student Attendance and Discipline Procedures 35 Student Safety Agreement 35 Directory Information Non-Release Request 35 District News and Media Opt Out 35 Student Surveys.

5 Research Studies and Evaluation 36 Use of Technology Resources in Instruction and Community Involvement Electronic Information Services User 36 Student Technology Acceptable Use Policy 37 Student Technology Acceptable Use Agreement 38 ASU Preparatory Academy Signature Page 39 School and Family Responsibilities 41 ASU Preparatory Academy - Family Handbook 5 Academics | Partnership | Leadership | InnovationASU Preparatory Academy 2016 - 2017 CalendarUpdated 03/10/ 2016 ASU Preparatory Academy | 2016 - 2017 School Calendar 1 26 Not in Session 27-29 ILP Conferences JULY 2016 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JANUARY 2017 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 New Year s Day 2 Winter Break 3 School Resumes 16 King Day 25-26 ILP Conferences 27 No School Teacher PD 1 First Day for students AUGUST 2016 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 FEBRUARY 2017 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 Presidents Day 5 Labor Day SEPTEMBER 2016 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

6 27 28 29 30 MARCH 2017 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 13-17 Spring Break 20 School Resumes 5-7 ILP Conferences 10-14 Fall Break 17 School Resumes OCTOBER 2016 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 APRIL 2017 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 19-21 ILP Conferences 11 Veterans Day 23-25 Thanksgiving Holiday NOVEMBER 2016 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MAY 2017 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 25 Last Day for students 26 Class of 2017 Graduation Ceremonies 29 Memorial Day 25 Christmas Day 22-31 Winter Break DECEMBER 2016 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JUNE 2017 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Updated 03/10/ 2016 ASU Preparatory Academy | 2016 - 2017 School Calendar 1 26 Not in Session 27-29 ILP Conferences JULY 2016 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

7 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JANUARY 2017 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 New Year s Day 2 Winter Break 3 School Resumes 16 King Day 25-26 ILP Conferences 27 No School Teacher PD 1 First Day for students AUGUST 2016 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 FEBRUARY 2017 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 Presidents Day 5 Labor Day SEPTEMBER 2016 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MARCH 2017 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 13-17 Spring Break 20 School Resumes 5-7 ILP Conferences 10-14 Fall Break 17 School Resumes OCTOBER 2016 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 APRIL 2017 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 19-21 ILP Conferences 11 Veterans Day 23-25 Thanksgiving Holiday NOVEMBER 2016 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

8 29 30 MAY 2017 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 25 Last Day for students 26 Class of 2017 Graduation Ceremonies 29 Memorial Day 25 Christmas Day 22-31 Winter Break DECEMBER 2016 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JUNE 2017 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 6 ASU Preparatory Academy - Family HandbookDear Families,All of us at ASU Preparatory Academy would like to extend a warm welcome and thank you for making ASU Preparatory Academy your school of choice.

9 Please take time to read through our entire Handbook as a family. We revise and improve the Handbook annually, based in part on your feedback, so re-reading is important for returning families as well. Reading each section of the Handbook will help you and your family understand the ASU Preparatory Academy practices that ensure all our students are able to learn in a supportive academic environment. When you have read the Handbook , please complete and the signature page and return this page to the school office by the end of the first week of school. Please be sure to stay up to date with ASU Preparatory Academy through our weekly newsletters and by visiting our website at Our learning community is most successful when all the partners are involved.

10 Thank you for your continued involvement and for helping make ASU Preparatory Academy a great place to learn and grow! Sincerely, Deborah Gonzalez, Chief Academic Officer WelcomeASU Preparatory Academy - Family Handbook 7 Academics | Partnership | Leadership | InnovationMission and PurposeThe mission of ASU Preparatory Academy is to provide a personalized, university embedded, academic program that empowers students to complete college, excel in a global society and contribute to their communities. This mission is accomplished with the participation of students , staff, family, community and university partnerships and through ASU Preparatory Academy s four pillars: Academics, Partnership, Leadership and Innovation.