Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School

Howard Gardner

Multiple Intelligence

Charter School

Family/Student Handbook

&

Code of Conduct

2021-2022 School Year

To obtain a hardcopy of this Handbook, please contact the Main Office

Contents

About HGMICS

Non-Discrimination

Mission Statement

Vision Statement

Philosophy

History

GOVERNANCE

Admissions

Sycamore Student Information System

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

Transportation

Arrival / Dismissal

Full Day Dismissal

Half-Day and Other Early Dismissal

General Dismissal Notes

School Delays & Cancellations

Class Organization

Clothing at School

Lunch

Toys / Games

Lost Classroom Materials

CELEBRATIONS

Birthdays

Holiday Parties

STUDENT RECORDS and ATTENDANCE POLICY

FAMILY EDUATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)

Attendance at School

Attendance Procedure

Excused Absences

Educational Trip Policy and Request

Unexcused / Unlawful Absences

Truant

School Attendance Improvement Conference

Habitually Truant

Dropping a Student

Excessive Absences

Notification of Accumulated Absences

Leaving Early

Late & Tardy

Make Up Work

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

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General Coursework

Integrated Arts & Enrichment Classes

Grading and Progress Reports

Field Trips

Enrichment & Extracurricular Programs

HGMICS Curriculum Night

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent / Teacher Appointments

Classroom Observations

School-wide Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS)

(PBIS) Features of School-wide Positive Behavioral Support

Support School Goals

HGMICS Behavioral Expectations

Teacher & Staff Responsibilities

Specific Verbal Feedback

HGMICS STAR Cards

Student of the Month

Golden Award

Monthly Blowouts

Purple Principal Award

Handling Infractions of Behavioral Expectations

SAFE SCHOOLS

Bullying Policy

Staff / Student / Parent / Guardian Complaint Procedure

Investigation Procedures

Consequences / Discipline

Safe2Say Something (S2SS)

Security Drills

Tobacco & Vaping

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

School Counselor

Student Assistance Program (SAP)

Identification of Homeless Students

Self-injurious Behavior or Suicidal Ideation

Child Study Team

Schoolwide Title I

SPECIAL EDUCATION

School Psychologist

Notice of Special Education Services and Programs

Child Find

Identification Activity

Early Intervention Identification

Special Education Policy

Students with Disabilities

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Restraints

Referral to Law Enforcement

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Section 504

Child Find / Outreach

Developmental Screening

Confidentiality

Recording of Meetings

Parent / Guardian

Fiscal and Program Compliances

Positive Behavior Support Policy for Students with Disabilities

Aversive Techniques

Behavior Support

Behavior Support Plan or Behavior Intervention Plan

Positive Techniques

Seclusion

Confidential Communications of Students Policy

Student Records Policy

Homebound Instruction

Program

Exception

Assistive Technology Policy

Dispute Resolution Policy

IEE Policy

Procedure to Obtain an IEE at Public Expense

Extended School Year Policy (ESY)

Surrogate Parent Policy

Parent / Guardian and Visitor Engagement

Contributions and Gifts

Parent Forum

Parent Volunteers

Visitor Identification Protocol

HEALTH SERVICES

Privacy of Student Health Information

Immunizations

Physical Examinations

Dental Examinations

Medication Policy

Use of Asthma Inhalers and Epinephrine Auto-Injectors

Injuries

Health Screenings

Illnesses

Rashes

Lice Policy

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TECHNOLGOY, TECHNOLOGY and ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION

Acceptable Use Policy for Technology & Network Resources

Cell Phone Use

Social Media / Networks

Phone Calls & Electronic Communications

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