Fire drills are held at various times throughout the year frequently. Promptness and silence are required. In each classroom and in halls an emergency evacuation plan showing emergency routes is posted. If an alarm sounds while classes are passing in the halls, the students proceed toward the exit in the section of the hall in which they are in at the moment. Students should remember that perfect order is an essential of complete safety. Unless directed otherwise, students should remain and return to the building with their assigned teacher. Violations of this are subject to disciplinary action.
Fire alarm equipment is governed by State and Federal Laws. Any student tampering with fire alarms / fire extinguishers will be subject to suspension, arrest and prosecution.
Drugs and Medications Administration of Medication while at School
A letter or authorization for each prescription must be submitted by the parent and physician and will be placed on file in the office.
If it is necessary for a student to take medication on a regular basis (for example: allergy, headaches, etc.), permission must be on file from a physician and parent which will permit a student to come to the office and take medication when required. No student will be permitted to take any drug except in the presence of the school staff.
Medication, properly identified, must be given to the school staff in order to insure correct administration of the medication. Students may not carry medication with them at school unless authorized by the physician and parent and approved by the school.
Emergency School Closing
In case of emergency (storms, etc.) when school must be closed parents will be notified. A message will be left on the school main phone number voice mail should the school be closed for an emergency.
Lockers
Lockers are issued to students for their individual use and storage of books and clothing. The lockers are the property of LECS, and as such, can be searched.
The following are guidelines for student use of lockers:
LECS is not responsible for the loss of any contents of the locker.
Any problems with the operation of the assigned locker should be immediately reported to the Main Office so that the problem can be corrected.
Locker combinations should not be given to student’s friends; lockers are assigned to individual students.
Students will be held responsible for any damage to their assigned locker.
All materials are to be removed from the locker by the student prior to the closing of school in June; materials left in the locker will be discarded when the custodians clean the lockers.
Lost and Found
Please do not leave valuables of any kind in lockers, etc. Found articles should be brought to the main office, where pupils who have lost them may claim them. Personal student items are not covered by school insurance.
School Non-Responsibility for Personal Property
The School is not responsible for the loss of any personal items, of either a student or staff member, while the item is inside or on the premises of Lifeline’s buildings or property. This includes loss that occurs as a result of lockers that are broken into or rooms that are entered illegally. Lifeline does not and cannot carry sufficient insurance to cover these losses.
Parents and staff members are advised, therefore, to obtain sufficient insurance to cover such valuable articles as jewelry, watches, etc., through their own homeowner's insurance. It is possible for parents to obtain riders on these policies at a very minimal cost to cover belongings while they are outside of the household premises.
Students are strongly discouraged from bringing valuables and large sums of money to school.
Halls and Passes
Students are required to report to class on time. During the school day, students are not to be in the hallways without a pass while class is in session. Passes are issued by teachers and the office staff only. If you wish to see a teacher during his or her free time, you must arrange for this in advance. That teacher must issue you a signed pass granting you permission to be excused from your study hall or to meet before school in the morning or after regular hours.
Excessive Displays of Affection
Students are to refrain from displays of affection in the halls including kissing and embracing. Parents will be contacted and disciplinary action will be taken when students refuse to cooperate.
Fighting and Bullying
Lifeline will have a zero tolerance policy for fighting and bullying. Students who participate in fighting and bullying will be disciplined as stated in the Student Code of Conduct. IMPORTANT: There is no longer a “first punch” rule. All fight participants are considered responsible for the following reasons:
In most cases, both students know a fight is becoming eminent. Even if a student doesn’t throw the first punch, s/he is responsible for alerting school personnel so the situation can be addressed (if a student does alert an adult, but is still the “victim” of a fight, expulsion may not be justified).
A student may not have thrown the first punch, but s/he may have instigated the fight.
Students who bully other students will also be disciplined according to the Student Code of Conduct.
Field Trips
Students may be encouraged to participate in educational field trips that are related to classroom curriculum. All trips will be well supervised by Lifeline Education Charter School Faculty members, and parents are encouraged to attend as chaperones. If a field trip is planned, parents will receive adequate notice. Students will not be allowed participate in field trips without parents’ written permission. All Lifeline Education Charter School rules apply when students are on field trips.
If teachers would like to take students on a specific trip, the request must be made in writing to the Campus Administrators or his designee one month prior to the field trip.
Before a student participates in a school-sponsored field trip, it is the parent’s responsibility to inform the school of any emergency medical information, allergies, etc.
Summer School
If a student receives a failing grade in any course, s/he is required to attend Summer school to repeat the course. Students may only take one or two courses during a Summer school session, regardless of grades or credits needed to graduate. High school students are allowed to make up failed classes at the local community college or adult high school.
Progress Reports
Progress reports are given at the end of each quarter. These notices are specifically designed to notify parents of their students’ academic standing prior to the release of official semester grades. These progress reports will be sent to students’ homes via mail from the Registrar’s Office.
Failing Reports
It is important for parents to be kept abreast of their students’ progress. Teachers are to make phone calls to parents as soon as a student’s grades begin to decline.
If a student fails to complete assignments near the end of a quarter, his or her grade may decline enough to constitute an “F” in that class. This failing grade will appear on that student’s report card even if no Failing Report was sent home.
Any student who has lower than a “C” average it is mandatory that the student attend afterschool tutoring until the Academic Administrator releases the student from tutoring.
Homework
Homework is an integral part of students’ academic careers. It is to be used as a tool to enhance what was taught in class. In middle school, homework should take students a minimal of 30 minutes for each assignment to complete along with all projects. For high school students, 45 minutes to one hour should be required for each assignment along with all projects.
Report Cards
Report Cards are issued at the end of every six weeks and are mailed to the student’s home. Report card issuance dates are one week after the end of the quarter. End of quarter dates are:
November 6
January 29
April 16
July 18
Assignment Syllabus
Each Monday, 6th-8th grade students are given syllabi that itemize the week’s assignments for all their classes.
Cellular Telephones and Pager
Cellular telephones and pagers must not be on or visible during school hours (7:45 am until 2:45 pm). This includes between classes and lunch breaks. If any faculty or staff member sees or hears one of these devices, it will be confiscated until retrieved by a parent (after the second confiscation, the device will be held until the end of the quarter) – NO EXCEPTIONS!
Calls to and from parents do not constitute valid reasons for a students to use a cellular phone. If a parent needs to contact a student, s/he must call the school office. A message will be given to the student in a timely manner; or if necessary, the students will be taken out of class to take the call.
Lifeline Education Charter School is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen cellular telephones or pagers. All devices brought to school are done so at students’ risk.
Electronic Media Devices (CD players, DVD players, walkmans, etc.)
No electronic media devices can be used on campus. If these devices are brought to school, they must be kept in students’ backpacks. If any staff member sees them, they will be confiscated until retrieved by a parent.
Closed Campus Violation
Any student who leaves the Lifeline Education Charter School campus during the school day is in violation of the Closed Campus policy unless s/he has parental approval on record in the Attendance Office (note or phone call) prior to leaving campus. Any staff person who is responsible for student attendance shall refer a student in violation of this policy to the Campus Administrator or designee.
Students must sign out at the reception desk if leaving school before the scheduled time.
Students who become ill during the school day must go to the administration office to get clearance to leave campus, and must sign out at the reception desk before leaving school. These absences must be cleared either by parent note or phone call within 48 hours of the student’s return to school.
Lack of Materials/Effort
Students are expected to bring necessary materials to class and participate fully in order to achieve success. Those students who do not bring materials have typically proven to be a distraction in the class.
Lifeline Education Charter School will sell pens, pencils and paper to students for classroom use. All purchases must be made before school or during lunch.
