Renaissance Public Academy Handbook Edition 4 January 1, …

Renaissance Public Academy Handbook Edition 4

January 1, 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Directory, Contact Information

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Welcome from Ms. Plumeau, Principal

Alphabetical Listing by General Subject

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"A Classical Education for Modern Times"

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Academic Program and School Environment

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Attendance Policies , Reporting Absences

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Communications

60

Conduct on School Bus

39

Electronics

34

Events

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Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA)

45

General Information

Winter Weather Conditions and Safety, Emergency School Closures

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Grading Policy

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Graduation Requirements

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Homework

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Knowledge and Core Knowledge

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Literature Progression (Grades 4-12)

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Medical Information and Policies, Medication Distribution

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Oregon Department of Education "Essential Skills"

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Philosophy of Discipline

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Pillars of Character

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Plagiarism / Cheating

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Reporting throughout the School Year (grade reporting)

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RPA "Community"- Board, Parents, Students, Community Involvement,

Teachers, Administrator

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RPA's Framework ?

Mission Statement, Philosophy Statement, Academic Standards

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Standard of Appearance (Dress Code)

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Student Locker and Vehicle Policies

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Student Policies and Information

Parental Responsibility, Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Text and Supplies

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Use of Technology

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Volunteering Contacts

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Volunteering - Background Checks and Confidentiality

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RENAISSANCE PUBLIC ACADEMY DIRECTORY

(503) 759-7002

Fax: (503) 759-7004

Website: rpa-

Physical Location - "Historical Maple Grove" 39214 S. Sawtell Road, Molalla, OR 97038

Mailing Address ? PO Box 208, Molalla, OR 97038-0208

Principal Secretary 4-5th Grade 6th Grade Latin/ Literature Literature History/ Literature Math /Science Math Instructional Assistant Instructional Assistant Instructional Assistant

SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF

Kirsten Plumeau Cheryl Goodson Mrs. Kimmel Mrs. Polack Mrs. Porter Mrs. Carver Mr. Clay Interim Mr. Wilcken Ms. Hockenberry Ms. Severson Mrs. Harmon

kplumeau@rpa- office@rpa- mkimmel@rpa- spolack@rpa- lporter@rpa- lcarver@rpa- zclay@rpa-

cwilcken@rpa- rhockenberry@rpa- sseverson@rpa- mharmon@rpa-

Chair Co/Chair Senior Vice Chair Vice Chair Treasurer Facilities

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Douhet Wilcox Jeanna De Risio Cheryl Goodson David Rodgers Derrick Schultz Terry Muilenburg

dwilcox@rpa- jderisio@rpa- cgoodson@rpa- drodgers@rpa- dschultz@rpa- tmuilenburg@rpa-

The content of this handbook was in part adapted from policies of Ridgeview Classical Schools and the Molalla River School District and may change with the RPA Board of Directors' approval. You will be notified of any change in policy.

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PARENT AND COMMUNITY COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP Additional positions help make up this leadership group, vacancies are filled by volunteers

who step forward, and work in partnership with the board. Parent Service Organization (PSO)

Angie Prasad / aprasad@rpa- Fundraising Box Tops

Angie Prasad / aprasad@rpa- Fundraising Volunteer Coordinator

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Dear RPA Family,

We are thrilled to welcome you back to Renaissance Public Academy and extend a special welcome to our new families. We look forward to working with each of you as we further your child's education. Studies consistently show that students achieve more and at a greater rate when families are involved in the educational process. Please consider an active partnership with us this year. We welcome you to sit in on classes, volunteer in the classroom or at lunch duty, help plan educational or social opportunities or join a board committee to put your talents to use. Please take a few minutes to review this handbook to become familiar with our policies and procedures as well as our beliefs regarding education and discipline. Each of us will play a vital role as we guide our scholars through the educational process. It has been a great joy these past four years watching students as they continue to develop personal character and responsibility. It is with great anticipation that we look forward to more success with our school on the hill.

Kirsten Plumeau

Thank you for reading this handbook together as a family. If you have any questions, please direct them to the Administrator or to the Board of Directors listed on the previous page.

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