Florida Cyber Charter Academy Parent & Student Handbook - K12

Florida Cyber Charter Academy 9143 Philips Highway, Suite 590

Jacksonville, FL 32256

904-247-3268

Florida Cyber Charter Academy Parent & Student Handbook

2021-2022

August 2021

Welcome to Our School

Dear Students, Parents and Guardians:

On behalf of the entire Florida Cyber Charter Academy (FLCCA) team, we welcome you!

As a K12 Stride school, we believe in the mission that we are transforming learning for every student we serve. Our goal at FLCCA is to put students first and support our students as they grow academically, socially, and emotionally by setting high expectations coupled with positive productive relationships between home and school.

Students at our school are provided a high-quality education as our teachers and faculty prepare them to be successful today, tomorrow, and always! Our unique learning model and research-based curriculum blends innovative instructional technology with rigorous teaching practices that prepares students to meet their education, college, and career goals.

The Parent-Student Handbook is a comprehensive guide to Florida Cyber Charter Academy's policies and procedures. The handbook will review the expectations and responsibilities of both the student and learning coach to ensure a successful school year. Please review it in its entirety as it will serve as a resource for you throughout the year. Then, please complete the survey link to acknowledge that you have received and read the handbook. There you will also find an opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions.

Have a great school year!

Sincerely,

Sandra Anthony, Ed.D. Head of School

Board Approved 7.12.2021

Table of Contents

Who We Are: Our Vision and Mission ......................................................................................................................................4 Staff Directory and School Calendars .......................................................................................................................................4 Teachers .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Counselors and Advisors...........................................................................................................................................................4 Family and Student Support .....................................................................................................................................................4 Special Programs.......................................................................................................................................................................5 Academic Administration..........................................................................................................................................................5 Compliance, Operations and Finance including Enrollment and Records................................................................................5 K12 Support ..............................................................................................................................................................................5 School Calendar ? Clay..............................................................................................................................................................6 School Calendar - Duval ............................................................................................................................................................7 School Calendar - Osceola.........................................................................................................................................................8 Progress Reporting....................................................................................................................................................................9 Grade Appeal Policy..................................................................................................................................................................9 Make-Up Work..........................................................................................................................................................................9 After the second week, the assignment will be considered missing and receive a zero........................................................10 Grading for Elementary...........................................................................................................................................................10 Promotional Requirements for Elementary School Students.................................................................................................10 Grading for Secondary ............................................................................................................................................................11 Promotion and Graduation Requirements for Middle and High School Students .................................................................11 Scholarship and High-School Service Hour Requirements .....................................................................................................13 Multi-tiered System of Supports- MTSS .................................................................................................................................14 Section 504 .............................................................................................................................................................................14 English Language Learners......................................................................................................................................................15 Translation Needs ...................................................................................................................................................................15 Child Find ................................................................................................................................................................................15 Exceptional Student Education (ESE): Overview.....................................................................................................................15 Health and Safety: School Sponsored Events .........................................................................................................................16 Communication Expectations .................................................................................................................................................16 School Activities and Clubs .....................................................................................................................................................17 State Assessment and Testing Requirements.........................................................................................................................17 Test Administration.................................................................................................................................................................17 Students to Be Tested .............................................................................................................................................................18 State Assessment Information................................................................................................................................................19 Florida State Alternate Assessment (FSAA) ............................................................................................................................19 FLKRS ? Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener .................................................................................................................20 2021-2022 Schedule of State Assessments and Administration Dates ..................................................................................20 Attendance and Truancy.........................................................................................................................................................23 Code of Conduct and Student Behavior..................................................................................................................................26 Student Offenses and School Action.......................................................................................................................................27 Anti-Bullying Statement and Program ....................................................................................................................................28 Parent/Student Concern, Complaint, and Grievance Policy...................................................................................................28 Formal Grievance Process.......................................................................................................................................................28 Safe Schools and Crisis Plan ....................................................................................................................................................29

Board Approved 7.12.2021

Mental Health Awareness.......................................................................................................................................................29 Immunization Requirements ..................................................................................................................................................30 Vision and Hearing Screenings................................................................................................................................................30 Student Information Changes .................................................................................................................................................31 Withdraw from School Process...............................................................................................................................................31 Objectional School Materials ..................................................................................................................................................31 How to Request a Transcript ..................................................................................................................................................31 Materials and Computer Equipment ......................................................................................................................................31 Computer Use Policy...............................................................................................................................................................32 Internet Reimbursement ........................................................................................................................................................32 School Online Account and Set Up Information .....................................................................................................................32 Using Mobile Devices with the Online School ........................................................................................................................32 Software ..................................................................................................................................................................................32 Internet Connections ..............................................................................................................................................................33 Additional Concerns................................................................................................................................................................33 FERPA ......................................................................................................................................................................................33 Policy of Non-Discrimination ..................................................................................................................................................35 School's Right to Amend .........................................................................................................................................................35 Appendix 1 ..............................................................................................................................................................................36

Complaint Process ...........................................................................................................................................................36 Appendix 2 ..............................................................................................................................................................................38

Photography, Testimonial, and Interview Release and Opt-Out.....................................................................................38 Appendix 3 ..............................................................................................................................................................................39

FERPA Opt-Out Notification 2021-2022 ..........................................................................................................................39 Appendix 4 ..............................................................................................................................................................................40

School Year 2021-2022 FLCCA PARENT / STUDENT CONTRACT......................................................................................40

Board Approved 7.12.2021

Who We Are: Our Vision and Mission

Florida Cyber Charter Academy (FLCCA) is a high quality, virtual public charter school dedicated to providing an innovative educational environment in which all students have the opportunity to succeed. Our mission is to ensure that students reach their full potential as they engage independently in our Online School and then with their peers for live class instruction. We are able to accomplish this through our dedicated and passionate community of students, families, teachers, administration and with a governing board invested in pursuing academic excellence for all.

Staff Directory and School Calendars

School Number ? 904-247-3268

There will be times when you want and need to reach out to staff to express a concern, suggestion, complaint, or request. It is always best to begin communication with the classroom teacher directly. Each situation should first be addressed with the teacher, case manager, advisor, or counselor. If the matter is not resolved, then outreach to the academic administrator/principal is the next best step. Should the situation involve something other than academics, our dedicated support staff, based in Jacksonville, Florida should be able to resolve any enrollment and records matters for you. The Head of School would be the next administrative level of resolution.

Teachers

Individual teacher contact information is provided by your child's teacher on the first day of school.

Counselors and Advisors

Student Support Advisors:

Guidance Counselors:

Family and Student Support

Anna King Bethany Groce Taylor Sampson Lindsay Sierra Patricia Rodriguez Amber Warden Junia Voltaire

Amy Otto (Middle) TBD (Middle) Caitie Hetchka (High) Alina Moroz (High)

aking@ bgroce@ tsampson@ lsierra@ prodriguez@ awarden@ jvoltaire@

aotto@

chetchka@ amoroz@

ext. 5064 ext. 5155 ext. 5156 ext. 5094 ext.5159 ext. 5063 ext. 5051

ext. 5126

ext. 5052 ext. 5042

Student Support Administrator:

School Psychologist School Social Worker

Sherikia Singleton

Shoshanah Mercado Colleen Nehrbass

ssingleton@

smercado@ cnehrbass@

ext. 95088

904-428-8753 904-878-2719

Board Approved 7.12.2021

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