Withholding of Privileges. The student may be denied the opportunity to participate in school-related activities and events, such as field trips, social events, or after-school clubs, as determined appropriate by an administrator. This action may be taken if a student does not meet the necessary requirements or violates school policies or guidelines. In some cases, the club sponsor and school administration may remove the student from their club for a set time period or indefinitely. Detention – Lunch/After-School/Saturday Detention may be assigned during school, club hours, or outside of normal school hours if deemed necessary by the Principal or ▇▇▇▇ of Students. Written notice is typically given to the parent/legal guardian 24 hours before the start of the detention. However, in some cases, the student may serve detention on the same day as the offense, and the school will attempt to inform the parent by phone or OSS Connect. If detention is assigned after school or during club time, it shall not exceed one hour for five consecutive school days unless otherwise agreed upon by the Principal/▇▇▇▇ of Students and parent/guardian. Transportation arrangements will be made by the ▇▇▇▇ of Students for students who ride the school bus. For Saturday detentions, the duration shall not exceed four hours unless otherwise agreed upon by the Principal/▇▇▇▇ of Students and parent/guardian. Prior transportation arrangements must be made before detention can be assigned on a non-school day. Positive Alternative to School Suspension (PASS) The Positive Alternative to School Suspension (PASS) is a disciplinary option that provides a positive and supportive environment for students to reflect on their behavior and make positive choices. This formal disciplinary action can only be assigned by the OSS administrator and requires written correspondence to parents. Students assigned to PASS are required to attend in-school days and bring academic work or may be assigned work detail while serving. If necessary, in-school days of PASS may increase on successive occasions. Students assigned to PASS are not permitted to participate in after-school activities and must leave campus immediately upon dismissal. Please note that in some cases, a student may be sent to PASS while a disciplinary investigation is conducted. PASS Work Detail In most cases, a student serving detention will complete some work detail that the ▇▇▇▇ of Students or PASS Coordinator assigns. Examples include picking up trash or cleaning a designated area. Additionally, any student serving PASS will complete work detail in addition to their studies. Campaign Project As part of the Positive Alternative to School Suspension (PASS), students may be assigned a Campaign Project, which provides an opportunity to promote positive behavior and address specific issues within the school community. Campaign Projects are typically related to the offense committed or a schoolwide initiative and may involve tasks such as writing and presenting a report or creating imagery to promote mental health awareness or reduce bullying. Our goal is to support students in making positive choices, and Campaign Projects provide a constructive way to engage and empower students to contribute to a safe and respectful school environment. Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) Florida law (Section 1003.01, Florida Statutes) defines "suspension" as the temporary removal of a student from all classes of instruction on public school grounds and all other school-sponsored activities, except as authorized by the principal or the principal's designee, for a period not to exceed 10 school days and remanding of the student to the custody of the student's parent/guardian with specific homework assignments for the student to complete. A meeting between a parent/guardian and an administrator may be required before the return to OSS of any student serving an out-of-school suspension. The OSS and OCPS Code of Conduct provide for certain offenses that could result in out-of-school suspension, which is a formal disciplinary action that can only be assigned by the OSS administrator and requires written correspondence to parents. Students under out-of-school suspension are prohibited from participating in after-school activities and cannot come to the school campus. Additionally, students who receive an out-of-school suspension are not able to participate in any overnight field trips for the rest of the school year, and any fees or deposits already paid are non-refundable. Out-of- school suspension assignments will be documented on the student's permanent discipline record. Behavior Contract Students who repeatedly violate the Code of Conduct will be placed on a behavior contract. It is differentiated based on the needs of the school, student, and parent. All parties play a role in the contract's development and implementation. The contract documents behavior expectations and consequences, allowing for an extension of disciplinary consequences if necessary. Failure to agree to the contract does not prevent further disciplinary action. The contract includes specific behavioral expectations, consequences, and a plan for monitoring progress, as well as support services. Option to Withdraw A student may withdraw from a charter school at any time and enroll in another public school as determined by district school board rule. (F.S. 1002.33(10)(g)). Contact the campus registrar to begin the withdrawal process. Expulsion (EXP) Florida law (Section 1003.01, Florida Statutes) defines “expulsion” as the removal of the right and obligation of a student to attend a public school under conditions set by OCPS and for a period not to exceed the remainder of the term or school year and one (1) additional year of attendance. Expulsions may be imposed with or without continuing educational services and shall be reported accordingly. All Level IV Offenses may result in a one (1) year expulsion from all OCPS schools with or without continuing educational services. Some Level IV offenses require a mandatory one (1) year expulsion as provided by the zero-tolerance policy outlined in Florida Statutes and this Code of Conduct; these offenses include: firearm/weapon possession/use and/or threats or false reports. Please note the term “expulsion” is interchangeable with “full exclusion” and “expelled.” Restorative Circle Restorative circles are a research-based approach to promoting inclusivity, relationship building, and problem-solving within school culture and climate. It features a continuum of proactive and responsive interventions and strategies designed to prevent disciplinary offenses in violation of the Code of Conduct. The Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) have implemented Restorative Practices to meet the unique needs of students who have committed disciplinary infractions. A trained staff member (e.g., administrator, teacher, or counselor) facilitates the circles, where the person who caused harm and the person who was harmed participate. These restorative methods involve using affective statements, restorative questions, community-building circles, and conflict-resolution circles. Moreover, Restorative Practices aim to build a school culture that prioritizes developing and maintaining relationships among educators and students, with all voices being heard as problems are addressed and resolved. Through Restorative Practice, students learn social-emotional and conflict-resolution skills that reduce conflict. Successful completion of Restorative Practices can be an acceptable alternative to suspension or other disciplinary responses. Reward System Students at OSS are always expected to exhibit appropriate behavior. However, to encourage students to go beyond the expected behavior, students will be recognized for “doing good”. Some examples are, but not limited to: • Assisting someone in need. • Volunteering to do an unwanted task. • Cleaning up after others. • Consistently having a cooperative spirit. • Exceeding requirements on an assigned task or assignment. Citizenship Award Individual rewards will be planned for the end of each semester for OSS students. Those students who have not received Conduct Points, lunch detentions, Intervention Referrals, or Disciplinary Referrals during each semester are eligible to receive a Citizenship Award for excellence in behavior. Commendations A Commendation will be awarded to students who are observed exhibiting behavior “above and beyond” expected behavior. Any OSS employee who observes a student engaged in this type of exceptional behavior can issue a Commendation. These Commendations will not be noted on a student’s permanent discipline transcript. However, they will be entered on OSS Connect for parental viewing and are a major factor in determining the student(s) of the Month. Schoolwide Rewards A system of rewards for students who reach a documented level of behavior has been put in place to recognize those students for their achievement. Eligibility for participating in each of these rewards differs– some are based on receiving Commendations, others are based on good behavior. Some of the School-Wide Rewards will be, but are not limited to: Dress-Down Days Students will be offered both free and paid dress-down days. These dress-down days may occur once each month, alternating between paid and free. Eligibility for participating in the free Dress-Down Days is based on receiving no disciplinary events during the previous month, having fewer than four Conduct Points, AND having not served any Positive Alternative to School Suspensions (PASS) or out-of-school suspension (OSS) during the school year. Students who have received PASS will still be eligible for paid dress-down days. Students participating must follow the OSS guidelines listed under the section Dress Code. Students with outstanding financial balances may be ineligible to participate in Dress Down Days. Student of the Month The Student of the Month winners for each month will be given a signed certificate from the administration, have their picture taken with the ▇▇▇▇ of Students, and also have their pictures displayed on the hallway monitors for the month in which they won. Special Drawings & Prizes Students who receive Commendations will be eligible for a Special Drawing which will be held randomly. At the time of the drawing, whoever has received a Commendation up to that point (since the last drawing), will have the opportunity to have their name drawn for a Special Prize. Whenever the Special Drawing is held, there may be more than one name drawn as a winner. After the drawing all the names will be removed, and the process will start over – with new Commendations being placed in the box for the next Special Drawing. Prizes will vary each time, and the winning students will draw from a box of prizes to choose the prize they won. Orca Character Awards Students and teachers will receive monthly awards for exemplifying the OSS ORCA Core Values: Outreach towards community, Respect and compassion for all, Celebrate diversity, Advocate for a safe learning environment, Strive for excellence within a stimulating environment. Instructional Program OSS curriculum is guided by Orange County Public Schools and the FDOE curriculum/guidelines. In order to provide an excellent school education, as outlined in our mission statement, OSS enhances the basic Orange County Public Schools curriculum whenever possible. If you have specific questions, please contact the Assistant Principal. Additional curriculum information can be found on our website: ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇, under the “Academics” tab. Cheating and Plagiarism Cheating and plagiarism are deceptive choices made by students to misrepresent the student’s true knowledge of the subject material (cheating) or misrepresenting information as their own ideas/concepts/words by not giving proper credit to the original source (plagiarism). All papers or projects submitted at OSS are required to be in the student’s own words unless stated in writing by the teacher otherwise. Therefore, any copying of information from the Internet or any other source (i.e., “cutting & pasting”, etc.) is considered plagiarism. However, drawings and/or pictures may be taken from an Internet or other source as long as they are properly cited in the document. Cheating and plagiarism demonstrate a deliberate disregard for the educational program and are considered serious matters. Students who cheat or plagiarize will immediately be given a zero (0) on the assignment/project and referred to the administration using a Disciplinary Referral Form for disciplinary consequences. Conferences Parents and teachers should maintain a good working relationship to help students get the best possible education. Conferences are good communication tools. Our most important form of communication is the parent-teacher conference. Parent/teacher conferences are scheduled at least once per semester – check the school calendar for the specific dates. Additional conferences may be requested at any time during the school year. If you would like to have a conference with any staff member, please contact the school’s front office and arrangements will be made. OSS CONNECT Parents can see their children’s academic improvement, daily homework and assignments, projects, and discipline records through OSS Connect. At the beginning of each school year, parents will be provided a username and password, which will provide access to ONLY their student’s records. We strongly encourage parents to visit OSS Connect daily to stay informed of their student’s progress. Grading Scale A 90-100 6 5 4 Outstanding Progress B 80-89 5 4 3 Above Average Progress C 70-79 4 3 2 Average Progress D 60-69 1 1 1 Lowest Acceptable Progress I Incomplete - - - Course not completed W Withdrawal - - - Student withdrawn Grading System & Reporting Students receive progress reports every 5th week of each 9-week grading period and report cards every 9 weeks. Final grades for core academic courses are received at the end of each 9-week period. Parents should contact their child’s teacher if there are any questions concerning grades recorded or information contained on the child’s report card. The OSS Governing Board, in compliance with State Standards, approves the grading scale. Grades are reported numerically on all progress reports and report cards except the end of year report card. Letter grades are reported on end of year report cards. Any grade below 60 is failing. Homework Policy Homework is an essential part of your successful educational program at OSS. Completing homework will assist students in developing valuable skills such as good study habits, time management, responsibility, and perseverance. Teachers assign homework that will ▇▇▇▇▇▇ individual learning and growth, and that is appropriate for the subject area. Homework is part of all students’ regular evaluations. It is each student’s responsibility to complete and turn in homework on time – if it is not, a grade of zero may be given at the discretion of the teacher. In case of conflict regarding homework assignments the teacher’s record is final. If students or their parents have questions about homework, immediately contact the teacher who assigned it. Teacher e-mail addresses are available, and daily assignments are posted on OSS Connect which can be accessed via the school website. Preparedness for Class Students must bring the needed materials, described in the course/teacher syllabus, to class each day. Failure to do so may result in Conduct Points. Students who repeatedly receive Conduct Points for unpreparedness for class will be given appropriate consequence within the discipline cycle and may receive an Office Referral Form for failure to follow school rules. Note: Students who have lost their textbook will be permitted to use a text during classroom instruction however, they will not be permitted to take the text home for homework purposes (refer to TEXTBOOKS section). Promotion At the end of each academic year students who have made satisfactory progress in academic subjects are promoted to the next grade level. OSS will follow Orange County Public Schools Student Progression Plan for Middle/High Schools. Recognition Students are recognized on a regular basis and
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Withholding of Privileges. The student may be denied the opportunity to participate in school-related activities and events, such as field trips, social events, or after-school clubs, as determined appropriate by an administrator. This action may be taken if a student does not meet the necessary requirements or violates school policies or guidelines. In some cases, the club sponsor and school administration may remove the student from their club for a set time period or indefinitely. Detention – Lunch/After-School/Saturday Saturday Detention may be assigned during school, club hours, or outside of normal school hours if deemed necessary by the Principal or ▇▇▇▇ of Students. Written notice is typically given to the parent/legal guardian 24 hours before the start of the detention. However, in some cases, the student may serve detention on the same day as the offense, and the school will attempt to inform the parent by phone or OSS Connect. If detention is assigned after school or during club time, it shall not exceed one hour for five consecutive school days unless otherwise agreed upon by the Principal/▇▇▇▇ of Students and parent/guardian. Transportation arrangements will be made by the ▇▇▇▇ of Students for students who ride the school bus. For Saturday detentions, the duration shall not exceed four hours unless otherwise agreed upon by the Principal/▇▇▇▇ of Students and parent/guardian. Prior transportation arrangements must be made before detention can be assigned on a non-school day. Positive Alternative to School Suspension (PASS) PASS) The Positive Alternative to School Suspension (PASS) is a disciplinary option that provides a positive and supportive environment for students to reflect on their behavior and make positive choices. This formal disciplinary action can only be assigned by the OSS administrator and requires written correspondence to parents. Students assigned to PASS are required to attend in-school days and bring academic work or may be assigned work detail while serving. If necessary, in-school days of PASS may increase on successive occasions. Students assigned to PASS are not permitted to participate in after-school activities and must leave campus immediately upon dismissal. Please note that in some cases, a student may be sent to PASS while a disciplinary investigation is conducted. PASS consequences will be documented on the student's permanent discipline record. Work Detail Detail In most cases, a student serving detention will complete some work detail that the ▇▇▇▇ of Students or PASS Coordinator assigns. Examples include picking up trash or cleaning a designated area. Additionally, any student serving PASS will complete work detail in addition to their studies. Campaign Project As part of the Positive Alternative to School Suspension (PASS), students may be assigned a Campaign Project, which provides an opportunity to promote positive behavior and address specific issues within the school community. Campaign Projects are typically related to the offense committed or a schoolwide initiative and may involve tasks such as writing and presenting a report or creating imagery to promote mental health awareness or reduce bullying. Our goal is to support students in making positive choices, and Campaign Projects provide a constructive way to engage and empower students to contribute to a safe and respectful school environment. Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) Florida law (Section 1003.01, Florida Statutes) defines "suspension" as the temporary removal of a student from all classes of instruction on public school grounds and all other school-sponsored activities, except as authorized by the principal or the principal's designee, for a period not to exceed 10 school days and remanding of the student to the custody of the student's parent/guardian with specific homework assignments for the student to complete. A meeting between a parent/guardian and an administrator may be required before the return to OSS of any student serving an out-of-school suspension. The OSS and OCPS Code of Conduct provide for certain offenses that could result in out-of-school suspension, which is a formal disciplinary action that can only be assigned by the OSS administrator and requires written correspondence to parents. Students under out-of-school suspension are prohibited from participating in after-school activities and cannot come to the school campus. Additionally, students who receive an out-of-school suspension are not able to participate in any overnight field trips for the rest of the school year, and any fees or deposits already paid are non-refundable. Out-of- school suspension assignments will be documented on the student's permanent discipline record. Behavior Contract Students who repeatedly violate the Code of Conduct will be placed on a behavior contract. It is differentiated based on the needs of the school, student, and parent. All parties play a role in the contract's development and implementation. The contract documents behavior expectations and consequences, allowing for an extension of disciplinary consequences if necessary. Failure to agree to the contract does not prevent further disciplinary action. The contract includes specific behavioral expectations, consequences, and a plan for monitoring progress, as well as support services. Option to Withdraw A student may withdraw from a charter school at any time and enroll in another public school as determined by district school board rule. (F.S. 1002.33(10)(g)). Contact the campus registrar to begin the withdrawal process. Expulsion (EXP) Florida law (Section 1003.01, Florida Statutes) defines “expulsion” as the removal of the right and obligation of a student to attend a public school under conditions set by OCPS and for a period not to exceed the remainder of the term or school year and one (1) additional year of attendance. Expulsions may be imposed with or without continuing educational services and shall be reported accordingly. All Level IV Offenses may result in a one (1) year expulsion from all OCPS schools with or without continuing educational services. Some Level IV offenses require a mandatory one (1) year expulsion as provided by the zero-tolerance policy outlined in Florida Statutes and this Code of Conduct; these offenses include: firearm/weapon possession/use and/or threats or false reports. Please note the term “expulsion” is interchangeable with “full exclusion” and “expelled.” Restorative Circle Restorative circles are a research-based approach to promoting inclusivity, relationship building, and problem-solving within school culture and climate. It features a continuum of proactive and responsive interventions and strategies designed to prevent disciplinary offenses in violation of the Code of Conduct. The Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) have implemented Restorative Practices to meet the unique needs of students who have committed disciplinary infractions. A trained staff member (e.g., administrator, teacher, or counselor) facilitates the circles, where the person who caused harm and the person who was harmed participate. These restorative methods involve using affective statements, restorative questions, community-building circles, and conflict-resolution circles. Moreover, Restorative Practices aim to build a school culture that prioritizes developing and maintaining relationships among educators and students, with all voices being heard as problems are addressed and resolved. Through Restorative Practice, students learn social-emotional and conflict-resolution skills that reduce conflict. Successful completion of Restorative Practices can be an acceptable alternative to suspension or other disciplinary responses. Reward System Students at OSS are always expected to exhibit appropriate behavior. However, to encourage students to go beyond the expected behavior, students will be recognized for “doing good”. Some examples are, but not limited to: • Assisting someone in need. • Volunteering to do an unwanted task. • Cleaning up after others. • Consistently having a cooperative spirit. • Exceeding requirements on an assigned task or assignment. Citizenship Award Individual rewards will be planned for the end of each semester for OSS students. Those students who have not received Conduct Points, lunch detentions, Intervention Referrals, or Disciplinary Referrals during each semester are eligible to receive a Citizenship Award for excellence in behavior. Commendations A Commendation will be awarded to students who are observed exhibiting behavior “above and beyond” expected behavior. Any OSS employee who observes a student engaged in this type of exceptional behavior can issue a Commendation. These Commendations will not be noted on a student’s permanent discipline transcript. However, they will be entered on OSS Connect for parental viewing and are a major factor in determining the student(s) of the Month. Schoolwide Rewards A system of rewards for students who reach a documented level of behavior has been put in place to recognize those students for their achievement. Eligibility for participating in each of these rewards differs– some are based on receiving Commendations, others are based on good behavior. Some of the School-Wide Rewards will be, but are not limited to: Dress-Down Days Students will be offered both free and paid dress-down days. These dress-down days may occur once each month, alternating between paid and free. Eligibility for participating in the free Dress-Down Days is based on receiving no disciplinary events during the previous month, having fewer than four Conduct Points, AND having not served any Positive Alternative to School Suspensions (PASS) or out-of-school suspension (OSS) during the school year. Students who have received PASS will still be eligible for paid dress-down days. Students participating must follow the OSS guidelines listed under the section Dress Code. Students with outstanding financial balances may be ineligible to participate in Dress Down Days. Student of the Month The Student of the Month winners for each month will be given a signed certificate from the administration, have their picture taken with the ▇▇▇▇ of Students, and also have their pictures displayed on the hallway monitors for the month in which they won. Special Drawings & Prizes Students who receive Commendations will be eligible for a Special Drawing which will be held randomly. At the time of the drawing, whoever has received a Commendation up to that point (since the last drawing), will have the opportunity to have their name drawn for a Special Prize. Whenever the Special Drawing is held, there may be more than one name drawn as a winner. After the drawing all the names will be removed, and the process will start over – with new Commendations being placed in the box for the next Special Drawing. Prizes will vary each time, and the winning students will draw from a box of prizes to choose the prize they won. Orca Character Awards Students and teachers will receive monthly awards for exemplifying the OSS ORCA Core Values: Outreach towards community, Respect and compassion for all, Celebrate diversity, Advocate for a safe learning environment, Strive for excellence within a stimulating environment. Instructional Program OSS curriculum is guided by Orange County Public Schools and the FDOE curriculum/guidelines. In order to provide an excellent school education, as outlined in our mission statement, OSS enhances the basic Orange County Public Schools curriculum whenever possible. If you have specific questions, please contact the Assistant Principal. Additional curriculum information can be found on our website: ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇, under the “Academics” tab. Cheating and Plagiarism Cheating and plagiarism are deceptive choices made by students to misrepresent the student’s true knowledge of the subject material (cheating) or misrepresenting information as their own ideas/concepts/words by not giving proper credit to the original source (plagiarism). All papers or projects submitted at OSS are required to be in the student’s own words unless stated in writing by the teacher otherwise. Therefore, any copying of information from the Internet or any other source (i.e., “cutting & pasting”, etc.) is considered plagiarism. However, drawings and/or pictures may be taken from an Internet or other source as long as they are properly cited in the document. Cheating and plagiarism demonstrate a deliberate disregard for the educational program and are considered serious matters. Students who cheat or plagiarize will immediately be given a zero (0) on the assignment/project and referred to the administration using a Disciplinary Referral Form for disciplinary consequences. Conferences Parents and teachers should maintain a good working relationship to help students get the best possible education. Conferences are good communication tools. Our most important form of communication is the parent-teacher conference. Parent/teacher conferences are scheduled at least once per semester – check the school calendar for the specific dates. Additional conferences may be requested at any time during the school year. If you would like to have a conference with any staff member, please contact the school’s front office and arrangements will be made. OSS CONNECT Parents can see their children’s academic improvement, daily homework and assignments, projects, and discipline records through OSS Connect. At the beginning of each school year, parents will be provided a username and password, which will provide access to ONLY their student’s records. We strongly encourage parents to visit OSS Connect daily to stay informed of their student’s progress. Grading Scale A 90-100 6 5 4 Outstanding Progress B 80-89 5 4 3 Above Average Progress C 70-79 4 3 2 Average Progress D 60-69 1 1 1 Lowest Acceptable Progress I Incomplete - - - Course not completed W Withdrawal - - - Student withdrawn Grading System & Reporting Students receive progress reports every 5th week of each 9-week grading period and report cards every 9 weeks. Final grades for core academic courses are received at the end of each 9-week period. Parents should contact their child’s teacher if there are any questions concerning grades recorded or information contained on the child’s report card. The OSS Governing Board, in compliance with State Standards, approves the grading scale. Grades are reported numerically on all progress reports and report cards except the end of year report card. Letter grades are reported on end of year report cards. Any grade below 60 is failing. Homework Policy Homework is an essential part of your successful educational program at OSS. Completing homework will assist students in developing valuable skills such as good study habits, time management, responsibility, and perseverance. Teachers assign homework that will ▇▇▇▇▇▇ individual learning and growth, and that is appropriate for the subject area. Homework is part of all students’ regular evaluations. It is each student’s responsibility to complete and turn in homework on time – if it is not, a grade of zero may be given at the discretion of the teacher. In case of conflict regarding homework assignments the teacher’s record is final. If students or their parents have questions about homework, immediately contact the teacher who assigned it. Teacher e-mail addresses are available, and daily assignments are posted on OSS Connect which can be accessed via the school website. Preparedness for Class Students must bring the needed materials, described in the course/teacher syllabus, to class each day. Failure to do so may result in Conduct Points. Students who repeatedly receive Conduct Points for unpreparedness for class will be given appropriate consequence within the discipline cycle and may receive an Office Referral Form for failure to follow school rules. Note: Students who have lost their textbook will be permitted to use a text during classroom instruction however, they will not be permitted to take the text home for homework purposes (refer to TEXTBOOKS section). Promotion At the end of each academic year students who have made satisfactory progress in academic subjects are promoted to the next grade level. OSS will follow Orange County Public Schools Student Progression Plan for Middle/High Schools. Recognition Students are recognized on a regular basis and
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