The Magellan Charter School
The Magellan Charter School 9324 Baileywick Road, Raleigh, NC 27615 Tel: (919) 844-0277 Fax: (919) 844-3882 Web Site: www.magellancharter.org
Student/Parent Handbook 2016-2017 Table of Contents Welcome Aboard ................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Faculty and Staff .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Administration.................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Support Staff ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Teachers ............................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Magellan Board of Directors .................................................................................................................................................. 1 Directors ............................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Responsibilities .................................................................................................................................................................. 1 General Policies ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1 The Family Education Rights of Privacy Act (FERPA) ..................................................................................................... 1 Volunteer Background Check ............................................................................................................................................ 1 Promotion Standards .......................................................................................................................................................... 2 Grievance Policy and Procedures ....................................................................................................................................... 2 Student Code of Conduct ................................................................................................................................................... 8 School Procedures ............................................................................................................................................................... 17 Student Sign-in/Sign-out .................................................................................................................................................. 17 When you visit the school... ............................................................................................................................................. 17 When there is inclement weather... .................................................................................................................................. 17 Attendance........................................................................................................................................................................ 19 Communications .............................................................................................................................................................. 19 School Hours .................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Lunch ............................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Voyages ............................................................................................................................................................................ 20 Carpool Times and Procedures......................................................................................................................................... 22 Health and Safety ................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Immunizations .................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) ................................................................................................... 24 After School Program at Magellan ....................................................................................................................................... 25 Sports ................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 MaP (Magellan Partners for Education) ............................................................................................................................... 26 Officers............................................................................................................................................................................. 26 Non-Discrimination Statement ............................................................................................................................................. 27
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Welcome Aboard Dear parents and students, On behalf of The Magellan Charter School family, I want to welcome you. This handbook is designed to provide you with answers to many of the more frequently asked questions and to provide your family with some directions and procedures. Please take time to read it and if you have questions, please ask us for clarification. Individual classroom and grade-level procedures will be addressed by your child's teachers. The mission of The Magellan Charter School is to provide a challenging intellectual journey for highly motivated students. Our handbook is intended to support your child in his/her pursuit of academic success. Thank you, Mary Griffin
Faculty and Staff
Support Staff
Administration Mary Griffin, Administrator Laura Clougherty, Educational Resources/Office Assistant Jean Moorefield, Accountability Coordinator Martha Rafferty, Office Manager Gina Riggins, Comptroller Amy Sellers, Accountant Trish Villareal, Educational Resource Coordinator
Leigh Ammons, Nurse Melanie Biddell, Guidance Counselor Melissa Hicks, Recess Coordinator/Teacher Eileen Mahr, Technology Support Jeanne Munoz, Instructional Technology Facilitator Mike O’Shea, Network Administrator Jennifer Manning, Speech Therapist (Contracted) Courtney Radford, Reading Specialist/Sp.Programs – Grade 3 Jessica Trimmer, Special Programs – Grades 4 & 5 Ann Payne, Special Programs – Grades 6, 7&8 Kathy Trocinski, Occupational Therapist Stan Crocker, Facilities Manager
Teachers Third Grade Teachers
Fifth Grade Teachers
Seventh Grade Teachers
Ginnie Deaton Tracie Pring Jill Bradford Liz Wood
Debby Hoarty Bettie Goodwin Amy Grant Sharon Sakash
Fourth Grade Teachers
Sixth Grade Teachers
Wendy Blewett Linwood Harp Mary Maierhofer Trish Mulik Anna White
Sara Dail Maria Morton Cheryl Muncie Lisa Tunstall
Harrison Do Elena Harp Sheri Regan Wanda Sutton
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Eighth Grade Teachers
Usha Ayyagari Phil Bailey Dean Baker Debbie Cain Page 2
Magellan Board of Directors Directors Chris Ahn Marcia Davis Mike Kaelin Richard Kennedy David Mills Amanda Monville Alison Pulley Mallory Underwood
919-846-4030 919-876-2968 919-870-0882 919-571-3633 919-610-4436 919-200-3734 919-847-6739 919-782-4887
Responsibilities The Magellan Charter School is a North Carolina non-profit corporation and as such, ultimate responsibility for the overall operation of the school rests with its Board of Directors. Magellan has no shareholders or owners, and Board members serve strictly as volunteers. Consistent with its mission the Board strives to achieve site-based management of Magellan, encouraging input from administrators, faculty, parents and students. With Board oversight, day-to-day operations are generally carried out by the administrator, faculty and other administrative personnel, supported by parent volunteers. Ultimately subject to Board approval, many operational aspects have been delegated to these individuals, as well as MaP and its various committees. The Board is directly responsible for providing facilities and equipment, adopting curriculum, handling personnel matters, budgeting, setting the school calendar and school hours, admissions and compliance with applicable laws, including the charter school statutes. The Board also adopts various policies to facilitate the carrying out of Magellan's educational mission. Finally, the Board serves as a liaison with the Wake County public school system, the Wake County School Board, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, the N. C. State Board of Education and other agencies and organizations involved in public education.
General Policies The Family Education Rights of Privacy Act (FERPA) Parents have the right to inspect and review their student’s educational records at any time by requesting an appointment with the administrator. Through a written request, parents may seek amendment of the student’s records that they believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights. Parents may consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records; except to the extent that the Act authorizes disclosure without consent. Parents may file with the Department of Public Instruction a complaint concerning alleged failures by the school to comply with the requirements of this Act.
Volunteer Background Check The Magellan Charter School requires that all new parents undergo a criminal background and driving record check, conducted by Carolina Investigative Research (CIR). The information that is collected and Magellan Charter School
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verified by CIR includes, but is not limited to name, date of birth, social security number, current and former addresses and driver’s license number. Parents, whose prior history, including criminal history, demonstrates a risk to the safety or well-being of students, will be denied participation in volunteer activities at Magellan. Once approved, all volunteers will sign in when arriving at the school. At that time, they will inform the office of where they will be during their visit and will be asked to wear a school volunteer tag while participating in volunteer activities. Volunteers need to sign out when they leave Magellan.
Promotion Standards In order to be promoted to the next grade level, Magellan students are expected to meet or exceed proficiency on local assessments of state standards and state standardized tests. Appropriate grade placement decisions are also based upon the mastery of critical knowledge and skills including reading, writing, and mathematics. The best interests of students are considered when making promotion decisions. Therefore, grade level placement decisions are also based on social/emotional needs and physical development. Academic intervention is available to students in grades K-8 who demonstrate the potential for academic failure, or are not making sufficient progress toward promotion to the next grade level. Teachers and staff members work in partnership with parents when implementing and reviewing the effectiveness of the interventions being provided. Magellan is committed to ensuring continuous educational progress for each student.
Grievance Policy and Procedures The Magellan Charter School (“Magellan”) takes seriously all complaints of discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), and bullying. Students, parents, and employees are encouraged to submit any complaints of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, or sex through the procedure established below. It is the policy of Magellan to maintain a positive learning environment for its students and employees that is free of discrimination, harassment, and bullying. No student or employee of the school shall be subjected to discrimination, harassment, or bullying. No form of discrimination, harassment, or bullying will be tolerated. It shall be a violation of this policy for any member of the Magellan staff to discriminate against, harass, or bully a student or employee. It shall also be a violation of this policy for students to unlawfully discriminate against, harass, or bully others on school property or during school-related events. Violations of this policy by students or staff will be cause for disciplinary action.
A. DEFINITIONS 1.
Discrimination: Any act or failure to act that unreasonably and unfavorably differentiates treatment of others based solely on their membership in a socially distinct group or category, such as race, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, age, or disability, or by association with a person who has or is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics. Discrimination may be intentional or unintentional.
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Harassment and Bullying: Harassment or bullying behavior is any pattern of gestures or written, electronic, or verbal communications, or any physical act or any threatening communication that:
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places a student or school employee in actual and reasonable fear of harm to his or her person or damage to his or her property; or
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creates or is certain to create a hostile environment by denying or limiting a student’s educational performance, opportunities or benefits.
Hostile environment: Hostile environment means that the victim subjectively views the conduct as harassment or bullying and that the conduct is objectively severe, persistent, or pervasive enough that a reasonable person would
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agree that it is harassment or bullying. A hostile environment may be created through pervasive or persistent misbehavior or a single incident, if sufficiently severe.
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Harassment and bullying include, but are not limited to, behavior described above that is reasonably perceived as being motivated by any actual or perceived differentiating characteristic or motivated by an individual’s association with a person who has or is perceived to have a differentiating characteristic, such as race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, socioeconomic status, academic status, gender identity, physical appearance, sexual orientation, or mental, physical, developmental, or sensory disability.
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Examples of behavior that may constitute bullying or harassment include, but are not limited to, verbal taunts, name-calling and put-downs, epithets, derogatory comments or slurs, lewd propositions, exclusion from peer groups, extortion of money or possessions, implied or stated threats, assault, impeding or blocking movement, offensive touching or any physical interference with normal work or movement, and visual insults, such as derogatory posters or cartoons. Legitimate age-appropriate pedagogical techniques are not considered harassment or bullying.
Gender-based harassment: Gender-based harassment may include acts of verbal, nonverbal, or physical aggression, intimidation, or hostility based on sex or sex-stereotyping but not involving conduct of a sexual nature. a.
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It is possible for harassment, including sexual or gender-based harassment, to occur in various situations. For example, harassment may occur between fellow students or co-workers, between supervisors and subordinates, between employees and students, or between non-employees, including visitors, and employees or students. Harassment may occur between members of the opposite sex or the same sex.
Sexual Harassment: A type of harassment that includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when: a.
submission to the conduct is made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of a person’s employment, academic progress, or participation in school programs or activities;
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submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting the employee, evaluating a student’s performance, or determining participation in school-related activities; or
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such conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an employee’s or student’s performance, limiting participation in or benefit from school programs, or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or learning environment.
Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, deliberate and unwelcome touching that has sexual connotations or is of a sexual nature, suggestions or demands for sexual involvement accompanied by implied or overt promises of preferential treatment or threats, pressure for sexual activity, continued or repeated offensive sexual flirtations, advances, or propositions, continued or repeated verbal remarks about an individual’s body, sexually degrading words used toward an individual or to describe an individual, or the display of sexually suggestive drawings, objects, pictures, or written materials. Acts of verbal, nonverbal, or physical aggression, intimidation or hostility based on sex, but not involving sexual activity or language, may be combined with incidents of sexually harassing conduct to determine if the incidents of sexually harassing conduct are sufficiently serious to create a sexually hostile environment. Sexual harassment may occur through the creation of a “hostile environment.” A “hostile environment” is created when there is a substantial interference with or impairment of a student or employee’s performance, opportunities, or benefits. This interference or impairment must be subjectively viewed by the victim as sexual harassment and such that a reasonable person would agree that it is sexual harassment. Examples of possible sexual harassment include, but are not limited to, the following: Magellan Charter School Handbook 2015-2016
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negative or offensive comments, jokes, suggestions, or gestures directed to an individual’s or group’s sex (gender-directed); unwanted sexual looks, leers, gestures, such as flipping up skirts or bra-snapping; sexual comments, personal questions, sexual rumors; sexual visuals, posters, graphics, pornography; unwanted touching, hugging, patting, grabbing, groping, rubbing; comments about body parts, sexual innuendo, sexual “put-downs”; consensual behaviors that are offensive to other persons who must “tolerate” it as part of their job or schooling; and patterns of classroom conversation about sexual activities of students or teachers, or innuendo directed at students or adults because of their gender. 6.
Accused perpetrator: An individual alleged to have engaged in unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying.
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Complainant: Any individual complaining of being discriminated against, harassed (including sexual harassment), or bullied.
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Days: The working days, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, vacation days, or holidays, as set forth in the school calendar. In counting days, the first day will be the first full working day following receipt of the complaint.
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Investigator: A school official responsible for investigating and responding to the complaint (which may be the Administrator or another designated school official). The individual accused of discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying will not be the investigator.
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Report: An oral or written notification that an individual is a suspected perpetrator or victim of unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying.
B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1.
No reprisals of any kind will be taken by Magellan or by an employee of the school against any complainant or any individual on account of his or her participation in the reporting, investigating, or resolving a complaint pursuant to this policy. It is not reprisal or retaliation for action to be taken against a reporter who knew or had reason to believe that a report was false, or who knowingly provided false information. False charges will be treated as a serious offense resulting in possible disciplinary action.
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All meetings and hearings conducted pursuant to this policy will be private.
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Magellan will consider requests to hear complaints as a group, but Magellan officials have the discretion to respond individually to complainants.
C. INFORMAL RESOLUTION Magellan acknowledges that reports of discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying may be addressed informally through such methods as conferences or mediation, and Magellan encourages the use of such procedures to the extent possible. If an informal process is used, the Administrator or other appropriate personnel must notify the complainant of his or her option to request formal procedures at any time during the resolution of the complaint, and must make a copy of this policy and other relevant policies available. It shall never be mandatory for an alleged victim to participate in mediation with the accused perpetrator. In those circumstances where informal procedures fail or are inappropriate, or where the complainant requests formal procedures, the complaints will be investigated promptly, impartially, and thoroughly according to the following procedure outlined below.
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D. PROCESS FOR COMPLAINT Reporting Complaint 1.
Any employee who has reason to believe that a student or employee may have been discriminated against, harassed, or bullied shall notify the appropriate person as set out in D.5. Failure to report may result in personnel action up to and including dismissal.
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All other members of the school community including students, parents, volunteers, and visitors should report complaints of discrimination, harassment, and bullying pursuant to D.5.
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A complaint must be in writing and contain the following information: a. b. c. d. e. f.
The name of the accused perpetrator; The name of the alleged victim; The names of any potential witnesses to the discrimination, bullying, or harassment; The dates on which bullying, discrimination, or harassment allegedly occurred; A description of the alleged discrimination, bullying, or harassment; and The name of anyone else to whom the discrimination, bullying, or harassment has been reported.
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A complaint must be filed as soon as possible but no longer than thirty (30) days after disclosure or discovery of the facts giving rise to the complaint. For a complaint submitted after thirty (30) days, the Administrator or designee will determine whether the complaint will be investigated after considering factors such as the reason for the delay; the extent of the delay; the effect of the delay on the ability of the school to investigate and respond to the complaint; and whether the investigation of the complaint is necessary to meet any legal obligations. However, delays in reporting may significantly impair the ability of the school to investigate and respond effectively to such complaints.
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When a complaint is filed by a student or on behalf of a student, the student’s parents or legal guardians must be notified of the filing of the complaint, apprised of on-going actions taken throughout the investigation, as appropriate, and provided with written notice of the outcome of the investigation. The student or parent has the opportunity to present witnesses and other evidence.
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Reports of alleged discrimination, harassment, or bullying should be made to and investigated by the following individuals:
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If the accused perpetrator is a student, visitor, or employee, reports should be made to the Administrator at the accused perpetrator and student victim’s school. The Administrator will respond to the complaint and investigate.
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If the accused perpetrator is the Administrator, the report should be made to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, who will promptly investigate.
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The Administrator can be reached by calling (919) 844-0277. The Chairperson of the Board of Directors can be reached by calling (919) 485-2752.
Anonymous reports will be investigated but formal disciplinary action may not be taken solely on the basis of an anonymous report.
Investigation 1.
Reports of discrimination, harassment, or bullying shall be investigated sufficiently to determine whether further action under this policy or otherwise is necessary, and school officials shall take such action as is appropriate under the circumstances.
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The appropriate recipient of the report (as outlined above) will investigate the report, unless otherwise directed by the Administrator or designee.
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The investigator will explain the process of investigation to the complainant and inquire as to any proposed corrective action.
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The investigator will impartially, promptly, and thoroughly investigate the complaint. The investigator will interview (1) the student or employee who is the victim of the alleged discrimination, harassment, or bullying; (2) any other individuals, including other possible victims of discrimination, harassment, or bullying, who may have relevant information; and (3) the accused perpetrator. Magellan will provide the opportunity for parties to present witnesses and other evidence.
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Information will be shared only with individuals who need the information in order to appropriately investigate and address the complaint. Any requests by the complainant for confidentiality will be evaluated within the context of the legal responsibilities of the school. Any complaints withdrawn for any reason still will be recorded.
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In assessing whether the conduct complained of was discriminatory, harassing, or bullying, the investigator will consider all factual information, the totality of the circumstances, the context in which the alleged incidents occurred, the age and maturity of the complainant and, if the alleged perpetrator is a student, also the age and maturity of the accused perpetrator.
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Failure to investigate and/or address claims of discrimination, harassment, or bullying may result in disciplinary action.
Investigator’s Report 1.
The investigator will make a written report of the findings of the investigation. The investigator will notify the complainant of the results of the investigation within fifteen (15) days of receiving the complaint, unless additional time is necessary to conduct an impartial, thorough investigation. The report will specify: a.
whether the complaint was substantiated;
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if the investigator determines that discrimination, harassment, or bullying has occurred, the investigator also will specify:
reasonable, timely, age-appropriate effective corrective action intended to end the discrimination, harassment, or bullying and prevent it from recurring; as needed, reasonable steps to address the effects of the discrimination, harassment, or bullying on the complainant; and as needed, reasonable steps to protect the complainant from retaliation as a result of communicating the complaint.
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If the corrective steps necessary to address the discrimination, harassment, or bullying involve actions outside the scope of the investigator’s responsibilities, the Administrator will be notified and the corrective action will be delegated to the appropriate individual.
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The accused perpetrator will be informed of the results of the investigation with regard to whether the complaint was substantiated, whether the accused perpetrator violated Magellan policies by his or her actions, and what, if any, disciplinary actions or consequences will be imposed upon the accused perpetrator in accordance with Magellan policy. The accused perpetrator may appeal any disciplinary action or consequences in accordance with Magellan policy and law.
Appeal of Investigator’s Report If the complainant is dissatisfied with the investigator's response, the complainant may appeal to the appropriate coordinator (see Section G for contact information for coordinators). The appeal must be in writing within ten (10) days of receiving the investigator’s report. The coordinator may review documents, conduct any further investigation necessary, or any other steps the coordinator determines to be appropriate in order to respond to the complaint. The coordinator will provide a written response within ten (10) days after receiving the appeal, unless further investigation is necessary. Magellan Charter School Handbook 2015-2016
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If the appropriate coordinator is the accused perpetrator, the investigator’s response may be directly appealed to the Board of Directors.
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If the complainant is dissatisfied with the coordinator’s response, the complainant may appeal the decision to the Board of Directors. The appeal must be in writing within ten (10) days of receiving the coordinator’s response, and must be sent to 9324 Baileywick Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615. The Board of Directors may review documents, conduct any further investigation necessary or take any other steps the Board of Directors determines to be appropriate in order to respond to the complaint. The Board of Directors will hold a hearing upon request of the complainant or in the Board of Directors’ discretion. The Board of Directors will provide a written response within thirty (30) days after receiving the appeal, unless further investigation is necessary or the hearing necessitates that more time be taken to respond.
E. TIMELINESS OF PROCESS The number of days indicated at each level should be considered a maximum and every effort should be made to expedite the process. Failure by the investigator at any step to communicate a decision within the specified time limit will permit the complainant to appeal the complaint to the next step unless the investigator has notified the complainant of the delay and the reason for the delay, such as the complexity of the investigation or report. The investigator will make reasonable efforts to keep the complainant apprised of progress being made during any period of delay. Delays are not permitted that interfere with the exercise of any legal rights. Failure by the complainant at any step to appeal a finding to the next step within the specified time limit will be considered acceptance of the decision at that step, unless the complainant has notified the investigator of the reason for the delay and the investigator has consented in writing to the delay.
F. RECORDS The Administrator or designee will maintain confidential records of complaints or reports of discrimination, harassment, or bullying. These records will include the name of the individual who reported the allegation, the identification of the alleged victim and accused perpetrator, notes from witness interviews, documentation, investigative steps completed, and any final determination and findings. The Administrator also will maintain records of training, corrective action or other steps taken by the district to help provide an environment free of discrimination, harassment, and bullying.
G. COORDINATOR CONTACT INFORMATION Title IX Coordinator and ADA Coordinator: Name: Mary Griffin, The Magellan Charter School Address: 9324 Baileywick Road, Raleigh, NC 27615 Phone: 919-844-0277 (Office) 919-215-7946 (Mobile) 919-844-3882 (Fax) Section 504 Coordinator: Name: Mary Griffin, The Magellan Charter School Address: 9324 Baileywick Road, Raleigh, NC 27615 Phone: 919-844-0277 (Office) 919-215-7946 (Mobile) 919-844-3882 (Fax) Board Chairperson Name: Mike Kaelin Address: 9324 Baileywick Road, Raleigh, NC 27615 Phone: 919-485-2752
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Legal References: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq., 34 C.F.R. pt. 106; Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g; Office of Civil Rights, Sexual Harassment Guidance; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's "Final Amendment Guidelines on Discrimination Because of Sex"; Office of Civil Rights, Sexual Harassment Guidance: Harassment of Students by School Employees, Students or Third Parties, 62 Fed. Reg. 12,034 (1997); HRS-A-007; GS 115C-407.15 Adopted: June 1, 2015 Revised:
Student Code of Conduct All students shall comply with the Code of Student Conduct of The Magellan Charter School, and all state and federal laws. This code applies to any student who is on school property, who is in attendance at school or at any school-sponsored activity, or whose conduct at any time or place, on or off campus, has a direct and immediate effect on maintaining order and discipline or protecting the safety and welfare of students or staff in the school. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS Students are expected to be familiar with all rules of behavior in the Code of Student Conduct. Students are to assist in promoting a safe and orderly school environment. Students are encouraged to report to school authorities any serious violation of the Code of Student Conduct. RANGE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION Violation of the Code of Student Conduct, federal, state or local law may result in disciplinary action. Students shall be informed of school rules that, if broken, may result in short-term suspension or longterm suspension. A serious violation of any of the policies listed in this Code of Conduct may result in long-term suspension of a student. Repeated violations of this code may subject a student to long-term suspension or expulsion. A school climate conducive to serious study and respect for oneself, other people, and property is essential for a school to meet the needs of youth. The school administrator has the authority and responsibility to take whatever reasonable and legal action is necessary to establish and maintain appropriate student behavior, subject to any established Board policy... These policies may be modified on a case-by-case basis to conform to the procedures established for the discipline of students with disabilities. The teacher has the responsibility and authority for disciplining students. It is the responsibility of our school administrator to investigate fully the cases of students referred to the office for misbehavior and to determine such action as deemed warranted. If, in questioning a student, the administrator determines that the questioning should be carried out by a law enforcement officer, the administrator shall make a reasonable attempt to notify the
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parents (except in cases of suspected child abuse or neglect by the parent) to give them an opportunity to be present during questioning. A student may be suspended from school short-term, for cause, by the administrator in accordance with the provisions of law and board policy. A due process conference including parents will be used prior to this action. A student may be suspended from school long-term, for cause, by the Administrator with the prior approval of the Board of Directors.
Due Process North Carolina law requires teachers to maintain good order and discipline in their school. The law further gives administrators the power and duty to discipline students and to assign duties to teachers with regard to discipline and general well-being of students. Suspension from school is a serious measure. Our administrator will utilize every reasonable resource at their disposal to affect another solution to student misconduct.
If the administrator witnesses or is made aware of serious student misconduct and believes that immediate removal of the student is necessary to restore order or to protect school property or persons on school grounds, she/he may suspend the student immediately. A short-term suspension is removal from school for a period of ten school days or less. The administrator may invoke a short-term suspension only after investigating the misconduct, conferencing with parents, confronting the student with the charges, and allowing for the student’s response. A suspended student will be provided an opportunity to take any quarterly, semester, or grading period examinations missed during the suspension period. Appeal to our administrator must be requested within two days. An appeal hearing board will consist of our administrator, the student’s teacher, and another teacher at The Magellan Charter School. A long-term suspension is removal from school for more than ten days but not exceeding the remainder of the school year. An appeal must be made to the school administrator within four days and the appeal will be heard by a committee of the Board of Directors as soon as is reasonably practicable. Rules governing the suspension of exceptional children shall be in compliance with state and federal guidelines. The removal of a student from class by the teacher, administrator, or other authorized school personnel for the remainder of the class period or school day and her/his relocation on the school premises shall not be considered a short-term suspension. Although not inclusive, this could include time outside, in-school suspension, an alternative educational center, or denial of offcampus events.
Reporting by Administrator or School Staff When a student has violated a school policy that may also be a criminal violation, the school official shall report such violation to the proper law enforcement agency when in the judgment of the school official such a report is in the best interest of the school community or is necessary to maintain order and discipline. In such cases, school officials shall cooperate fully with the law enforcement agency. Internal disciplinary proceedings shall proceed independently from the criminal investigation and prosecution. When a staff member or administrator has personal knowledge or actual notice that an act has occurred on school property involving assault resulting in serious personal injury, sexual assault, sexual offense, rape, kidnapping, indecent liberties with a minor, assault involving the use of a Magellan Charter School Handbook 2015-2016
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weapon, possession of a firearm in violation of the law, possession of a weapon in violation of the law, the school official shall report immediately such violation to the proper law enforcement agency. In such cases, school officials shall cooperate fully with the law enforcement agency. Internal disciplinary proceedings shall proceed independently from the criminal investigation and prosecution. The administrator shall notify the Magellan Charter School Board of Directors of the report made to law enforcement officials pursuant to this policy. Policies may be modified on a case-by-case basis to conform to the procedures established for the discipline of students with disabilities.
PROHIBITED BEHAVIORS Dress Code Students are expected to adhere to standards of dress and appearance that are compatible with an effective learning environment. Presenting a bodily appearance or wearing clothing which is disruptive, provocative, revealing, profane, vulgar, offensive or obscene, or which endangers the health or safety of others is prohibited. Reasonable accommodations will be made on the basis of students’ religious beliefs or medical conditions. Permissible attire: Shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts and dresses with sleeves (Sleeveless with a 2 inch shoulder seam permitted) Shorts, skirts and dresses that are no shorter than 4 inches from the top of the knee Leggings worn with a long top Shorts, pants and skirts worn at or above the top of the hip-bone Examples of prohibited attire include, but are not limited to the following: Clothing that is excessively tight, exposes undergarments, cleavage, or bare skin between mid-chest and mid-thigh Tank/Racer Tops or Camisoles worn as outer garments Head coverings or sleep wear Clothing that advertises any product or service that is unlawful for minors If a student’s dress violates this code, the student may be required to wear a change of clothing provided by Magellan. A Parental Acknowledgement slip will be sent home to be signed and returned before the student may attend class on the following day. A repeated violation will result in further disciplinary action. The dress code applies to every school sponsored event unless explicitly stated otherwise. All dress policy decisions are at the discretion of the Administrator. Fighting/Physical Aggressions or Assault Fighting and assaults on students and other people are prohibited. A student who is attacked may use reasonable force in self-defense, but only to the extent necessary to get free from the attack and notify proper school authorities. A student who exceeds reasonable force may be disciplined even though someone else provoked the fight. Magellan Charter School Handbook 2015-2016
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No student shall hit, slap, shove, scratch, bite, block the passage of, or throw objects at another person. No student shall take any action or make comments or written messages, which might reasonably be expected to result in a fight. No student shall cause or attempt to cause serious physical injury to any student or intentionally behave in such a manner that could reasonably cause serious physical injury to any student. No student shall assault or attempt to cause physical injury or behave in such a manner that could reasonably cause physical injury to any school staff member or other adult.
Weapons and Dangerous Instruments No student shall possess, handle, or transmit any weapon, facsimile of a weapon, or other object that can reasonably be considered or used as a weapon or dangerous instrument. This does not apply to any student who finds a weapon or dangerous instrument on school property or receives it from another person on school property and who immediately reports the weapon or dangerous instrument to school or law enforcement authorities. For the purpose of the Code of Student Conduct, the following definitions apply: Weapon: any firearm, BB gun, mace/pepper spray, air rifle, air pistol, ammunition, power loads, fireworks, knife, slingshot, leaded cane, blackjack, metallic knuckles, razors, razor blades (except cartridge razors used solely for personal shaving), box cutter and any sharp-pointed or edged instrument except instructional supplies, unaltered nail files and clips and tools used solely for preparation of food, instruction, and maintenance. Dangerous Instruments: any object that is possessed, handled, transmitted, or used for the purpose or intent of causing or attempting to cause physical injury. Facsimile of a weapon: any copy of a weapon that could reasonably be perceived to be a real weapon. Firearm: any gun, rifle, shotgun, pistol, starter pistol, firearm silencer, or part thereof, or any powerful explosive, including dynamite, nitroglycerin, trinitrotoluene, blasting cap, or any firearm or destructive device, including those defined by 18 U.S.C. 921 and G.S. 14-269.2 (b) and (g). Gambling Students shall not participate in any unauthorized event, action, or statement that relies on chance for the monetary advantage of one participant at the expense of others. Inappropriate Literature and Illustrations The possession of literature or illustrations which significantly disrupt the educational process or which are obscene is prohibited. Intimidation/Disrespect Verbal, non-verbal, or physical conduct that interferes with an individual’s learning environment is prohibited. Intimidation, bullying, repeated teasing or taunting, or the use of offensive or degrading language including, but not limited to, remarks that demeans a person’s race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, intellectual ability or physical attributes are specifically prohibited.
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Class/Activity Disturbance Any physical or verbal disturbance which occurs within the learning environment and which interrupts or interferes with teaching or orderly conduct of class/school activities is prohibited. Sexual Activity No student shall engage in behavior that is indecent, overly affectionate or of a sexual nature in the school setting. Noncompliance Students shall comply with all directions of the administrator, teachers, substitute teachers, administrative staff, and all other school personnel who are authorized to give such directions, during any period of time when they are subject to the authority of such school personnel. Inappropriate Language Cursing or use of vulgar, profane, or obscene language is prohibited. Theft No student shall steal, attempt to steal, or knowingly be in possession of stolen property. Narcotics, Alcoholic Beverages, Controlled Substances, Chemicals and Drug Paraphernalia No student shall possess, use, distribute, sell, possess with intent to distribute or sell, or conspire or attempt to distribute or sell, or be under the influence of any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, anabolic steroid, other controlled substance, any alcoholic beverage, malt beverage, fortified wine, other intoxicating liquor, drug paraphernalia, counterfeit substance, any unauthorized prescription drug, or any other chemicals or products with the intention of bringing about a state of exhilaration, euphoria, or of otherwise altering the student’s mood of behavior. For the purpose of the Code of Student Conduct the following definitions apply: Possess: having the power or intent to control a prohibited substance and shall include, but is not necessarily limited to the possession of a prohibited substance in a student’s automobile, locker, book-bag, or desk, or on a student’s person. Use: the consumption, injection, inhalation or absorption of a prohibited substance into a student’s body by any means. Under the influence: the use of any prohibited substance at any time or place when the prohibited substance would influence a student’s mood, behavior, or learning to any degree. Sell: the exchange of a prohibited substance for money, property, or any other benefit or item of value. Distribute: to give, share, or pass a prohibited substance. Possess with intent to distribute/sell: Intent to distribute or sell may be determined from the amount of the prohibited substance found, the manner in which it was packaged, the presence of packaging materials such as scales, baggies or other containers, or from statements or actions of the student that demonstrate an intent to sell or distribute. Counterfeit Substance: any substance that is described or presented with the intention of deceiving another into believing that it is a substance prohibited under this policy. Unauthorized Prescription Drug: Any drug or medication that has not been prescribed for the student.
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Tobacco No student at any time shall possess, smoke or otherwise use any tobacco product in the school building or on the school premises or while attending or participating in a school function. Threat/False Threat No student shall make any threat through written or verbal language, sign, or act which conveys a serious expression of intent to cause harm or violence. Furthermore, no student shall make a false threat of harm or violence, even in jest, which causes or is reasonably likely to cause fear or a disruption to school activities. Hazing Hazing is prohibited. No group or individual shall require a student to wear abnormal dress, play abusive or ridiculous tricks on him/her, frighten, scold, beat, harass, or subject him/her to personal indignity. False Fire Alarm No student shall set off, attempt to set off, or aid and abet anyone in giving a false fire alarm. No student shall interfere with or damage any part of a fire alarm, fire detection, smoke detection, or fire extinguishing system. Bomb Threat No student shall make, aid, and/or abet in making a bomb threat or hoax by making a false report that a device designed to cause damage or destruction by explosion, blasting, or burning is located on the school premises or at the site of school activities. No student shall with the intent to perpetrate a hoax, conceal, place or display on school property or the site of school activities any device or artifact so as to cause any person reasonably to believe the same to be a bomb or other destructive device. Fire Setting/Incendiary Material The possession of any incendiary material (including but not limited to matches, lighters, or lighter fluid) and the use of any material reasonably likely to result in a fire on school property is prohibited unless specifically authorized by school officials. Extortion No student shall attempt to extort money, personal property, or personal services. Disruptive Protest No student on the school campus or on property adjacent thereto shall engage in any protest, march, picket, sit-in, boycott, walkout, or other activity which has as its purpose the disruption of any lawful function, mission, or process of the school, or in fact creates such a disruption. School Disturbance No student shall, by use of passive resistance, noise, threat, fear, intimidation, coercion, force, violence, or any other form of conduct, cause the disruption of any lawful function, mission, or process of the school.
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Property Damage No student shall intentionally damage or attempt to damage or deface school property or private property while under school jurisdiction. Any vandalism or inappropriate behavior in the bathrooms (overflowing sinks, throwing paper towels and toilet paper, throwing pencils and pens in commodes, removing soap dispensers and emptying them, or using toilet paper to “roll” the bathroom) will result in disciplinary action. Aiding and Abetting No student shall aid or abet another student in violating any rule in the Code of Student Conduct. Acts of Terror - Violation of this section may result in suspension from school for 365 days. No student shall make a report that he or she knows or should know is false, that any device, substance or material designed to cause harmful or life threatening illness or injury to another person, is located on school property or at the site of a school activity. No student shall, with intent to perpetrate a hoax, conceal, place, disseminate or display on school property or site of a school activity any device, machine, instrument, artifact, letter, package, material, or substance, so as to cause a reasonable person to believe the same to be a substance or material capable of causing harmful or life-threatening illness or injury to another person. No student shall threaten (or make a report of a threat that he or she knows is false) to commit an act of terror on school property or at the site of a school activity that is designed to cause serious injury or death to another person, or when the threat is intended to cause a significant disruption to the instructional day or a school-sponsored activity. Integrity Any student who engages in or attempts to engage in plagiarism, falsification, violation of software copyright laws, or violation of computer access shall be subject to disciplinary action. The following actions are specifically prohibited: Cheating – giving or receiving of any unauthorized assistance on academic work. Plagiarism – copying the language, structure, or idea of another and representing it as one’s own work. Falsification – verbal or written statement of any untruth. Violation of computer access – willfully, directly, or indirectly, accessing or causing to be accessed any computer, computer system, computer network, or any part thereof without proper authorization. Wireless Communication Devices Except under school staff supervision for instructional purposes, no student shall use, display, transmit or have in the “on” position on school property any wireless communication device, including but not necessarily limited to: cell phones, pagers, two-way radios, etc. Personal Electronic Devices Students may not bring personal electronic devices such as electronic games, MP3, iPods, laser pointers, etc. on the Magellan campus at any time without the prior express consent of a staff member. Possession of communication/electronic devices without approval from a staff member will result in the item being confiscated and returned only to the student’s parents. Additionally, the student will be required to serve an after school detention (ASD). The number of ASDs will increase with each subsequent incident. Magellan Charter School Handbook 2015-2016
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SEXUAL HARRASSMENT POLICY The Magellan Charter is committed to maintaining at all times, a learning and working environment free of sexual harassment and intimidation. Sexual harassment of or by any board member, parent, volunteer, administrator, faculty member, employee, student or guest is strictly prohibited. Sexual Harassment Defined Sexual harassment is unacceptable. Sexual harassment is unwanted sexual attention that makes a person uncomfortable or causes problems in school, work, or in social setting. Some examples are verbal slurs or abuse; suggestive, offensive, or derogatory comments; sexist remarks about someone’s body, clothing, or sexual activity; insults of a sexual nature; requests or demands for sexual favors; catcalls or other suggestive or insulting sounds or gestures; unnecessary or unwanted physical contact; and physical assault. Sexual harassment may be of a physical, verbal or visual nature. Students who have complaints of sexual harassment should report them immediately to the administrator or a member of the faculty. Complaints will be considered confidential and each complaint will be thoroughly investigated. If the evidence supports the allegation that sexual harassment has occurred, corrective action, including the possibility of dismissal will be taken. Reporting Procedures Any person who believes he or she has been the victim of sexual harassment by a board member, parent, volunteer, administrator, faculty member, student or employee of the school, is encouraged to discuss the alleged acts immediately and confidentially with one or more of the following individuals: the chairperson of the Magellan board of directors, any member of the Magellan staff or any member of the Magellan board of directors (the “Designated Persons”). Any complaints of alleged sexual harassment made to the Designated Persons will be discussed fully and confidentially with the person raising the complaint or concern and will require approval of the reporter (and with minors, their parent or guardian) prior to disclosure or direct investigation of the matter. If, after discussion by the reporting person with one or more of the Designated Persons, it is agreed between the reporting party and the Designated Person that a more detailed investigation is appropriate, the following investigative procedure will be utilized. Investigative Procedure Following discussion with one or more of the Designated Persons, and the agreement of the reporting party (and with minors, their parent or guardian) that an investigation should be undertaken, the complaint will be made fully known to the administrator or board chairperson (if neither has not been previously involved). Once so advised, immediate follow-up in the form of a full investigation by the administrator or board chair will be performed. In determining whether alleged conduct constitutes sexual harassment, the totality of circumstances, such as the nature of the sexual advances and the context in which the alleged incidents occurred, will be considered. To assist in the investigation, incidents will be documented, including specifics such as Magellan Charter School Handbook 2015-2016
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dates, times, witnesses, if any, and a full and clear statement of what transpired. A determination of the appropriateness (or lack thereof) of the particular action will then be made from the facts by the administrator or board chairperson, and appropriate action will be pursued expeditiously in each case. Responsive Action Any administrator, faculty member, employee, or student of the school who engages in sexual harassment is subject to immediate and appropriate discipline, up to and including discharge or expulsion. The results of the investigation of each complaint filed under this Policy will be reported to the complaining party by the administrator or board chairperson. The report will document any disciplinary action taken by the school as a result of the complaint, and will become part of the personnel file or the discipline record of the individual. Law enforcement may also be contacted when deemed appropriate by the administrator and/or board chairperson. Reprisal Retaliation against any individual who complains of sexual harassment is strictly forbidden by the school, and anyone who practices such retaliation will be subject to immediate discipline, up to and including discharge or expulsion. Non Harassment The school recognizes that not every advance or comment of a sexual nature constitutes harassment. Whether a particular action or incident constitutes sexual harassment or not, it requires an objective determination based upon all of the facts and surrounding circumstances. False accusations of sexual harassment can have a serious detrimental effect on innocent parties, are prohibited by the school, and can be cause for disciplinary action up to and including discharge or expulsion.
SEARCH AND SEIZURE To maintain order and discipline in the schools and to protect the safety and welfare of students and school personnel, school authorities may search a student, student’s locker, book bag or school computer under the circumstances outlined below and may seize any illegal, unauthorized, or contraband materials discovered in the search. The use of hand-held devices to check a student’s person or personal effects is also permitted. As used in this policy, the term “unauthorized” means any item dangerous to the health or safety of students or school personnel, or disruptive of any lawful function, mission, or process of the school, or any item described as unauthorized in the school rules available beforehand to the student. A student’s failure to permit searches and seizures as provided in this policy will be considered grounds for disciplinary action. Although not absolute in all cases, a parent will be informed prior to a search. Personal Searches – A student’s person and/or personal effects (e.g. purse, book bag, etc.) may be searched whenever a school authority has reasonable suspicion to believe that the student is in possession of illegal or unauthorized materials.
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If a pat down search of a student’s person is conducted, it will be conducted in private by a school official of the same sex and with an adult witness present, when feasible. If the school official has reasonable suspicion to believe that the student has on his or her person an item imminently dangerous to the student or to others, a more intrusive search of the student’s person may be conducted. Such a search may only be conducted in private by a school official of the same sex, with an adult witness of the same sex present. School Computers – School computers and any data they contain remain under control of the school and are subject to inspection at any time. Metal Detectors – School officials or law enforcement officers may conduct metal detector checks of groups of individuals if the checks are done in a minimally-intrusive, non-discriminatory manner. Metal detector checks of groups of individuals may not be used to single out a particular individual or category of individuals. If a school official or a law enforcement officer has reasonable suspicion to believe that a particular student is in possession of an illegal or unauthorized metal-containing object or weapon, he or she may conduct a metal detector check of the student’s person and personal effects. Seizure of Illegal Materials – If a properly conducted search yields illegal or contraband materials, such findings shall be turned over to proper legal authorities for ultimate disposition.
School Procedures Student Sign-in/Sign-out • Parents/guardians must sign in and sign out their child at the office when picking up or dropping off during school hours.
When you visit the school... • All visitors, including Parents/guardians and volunteers, must sign in and obtain a visitors’ badge using the automated sign-in system located in the foyer next to the office window.
When there is inclement weather... • In the event of inclement weather, Magellan will post delays or cancellation on the school’s website, notify families via e-mail and post the information on WRAL. Check for changes listed as The Magellan Charter School on WRAL-TV or WRAL-TV.com. A 3 hour delay will eliminate lunch from the daily schedule. In the event of an emergency closing with less than a 2 hour parent notification period, email notification will be used. Please use the following directions to sign up for the REMIND messaging tool (MCAlert) to receive texts and emails related to emergency notifications and closings/delays due to inclement weather. All other communication from Magellan will come through the Magellan Minute and e-mail.
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Attendance • When a child is absent you must send a note explaining the reason for the absence upon the return of the child to school. If notice is not received within three days, the absence will be marked unexcused. If a child is absent for more than five consecutive days, a doctor’s written excuse is required. In order to ensure the best possible academic success for your child(ren), we ask that family trips be taken during the summer or the scheduled breaks built into the school calendar. • In the event educational family trips must interrupt instructional time, written notice should be submitted to Mrs. Griffin prior to the absence in order for it to be excused. Teachers are not required to provide make-up work or administer missed tests if an absence is unexcused. Also, it is up to the teacher’s discretion whether assignments will be provided in advance of absences due to trips. Students are given one day for each day of excused absence to make up missed assignments and tests.
Communications • Parents may communicate with Magellan staff by phone, in person, through notes, or via e-mail. To reach a staff member by e-mail use the following format: first name.last
[email protected] example:
[email protected] • Situations requiring immediate attention should be addressed by phone or in person. • If you send an e-mail, please allow 48 hours for a response. PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Communication between parents and teachers is important and sometimes vital for student success. The primary purpose of this communication is to give the teacher and the parent the opportunity to discuss academic and behavioral goals and expectations, review student performance, identify any problems that may arise, brainstorm strategies for problem resolution and, ultimately, student success. At Magellan, we recommend that parents and teachers meet face-to-face at least one time per year. Either the parent or the teacher can initiate the conference. Effective conferences are: Scheduled in advance Focused on a win-win outcome Timely Purposeful Characterized by open communication and active listening Conferences are most successful when both the parent and the teacher are well prepared. This means that prior to a conference, both the parent and teacher have: Outlined topics for discussion Reflected upon the student’s academic & behavioral performance Come prepared to share suggestions/strategies that will help the student become or continue to be successful at school During the conference, both the parent and teacher need to take the opportunity to: Communicate learning goals/objectives Share feedback about student performance Share successes Discuss weaknesses Actively listen/take notes If either the parent or teacher has a concern, the following plan of action is suggested: Magellan Charter School Handbook 2015-2016
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Clarify the concern (it is helpful if the student can be involved in this process) Identify possible causes Brainstorm suggestions/identify strategies to rectify the problem Develop an action plan (clarify what each stakeholder will do) Set another conference within a reasonable timeframe to assess the effectiveness of action plan
If the parent/teacher conference and the action plan prove to be unsuccessful, the administrator should become involved in the process. A meeting with the teacher, the parent(s), the student and the administrator should be scheduled in a timely manner. During the meeting: The concern(s) are identified The action plan and previously used strategies are reviewed Alternative action plans are developed and/or options are discussed A follow-up meeting is scheduled A successful resolution to concerns raised in parent/teacher conferences is the goal of everyone at Magellan. We believe the best strategy for resolving concerns about a student’s performance is one in which the teacher, the parent, the student and administrator work collaboratively to find an effective solution. In the event that a concern or issue persists, the Board of Directors will hear the concern and again meet with all stakeholders in order to reach an effective solution.
School Hours • The school
day starts at 8:00 am and ends at 2:35 pm. The earliest drop-off time in the morning is 7:30 am. In order for your child to have time to unpack and get settled in each day, we encourage you to drop you child off no later than 7:45. In the afternoon, STUDENTS MUST BE PICKED UP NO LATER THAN 3:00 P.M. • For record purposes, a child is marked absent when he/she misses half of the school day. • As each grade level follows a different schedule, please keep a copy of your child's daily schedule handy in order to make it easier to locate him/her when you need to pick him/her up during school hours. • It is strongly recommended that appointments (doctor, dentist, etc.) be scheduled after school hours whenever possible.
Lunch • Because there is no cafeteria at Magellan the children eat lunch outside or in their classrooms. Parent
volunteers are needed to supervise the lunch periods. This assistance is coordinated by grade and room parents, and is critical to the teachers. • On Wednesdays, pizza, drinks, and desserts are offered for sale to students. The majority of the proceeds support class voyages. Look for other lunch "specials" in the Magellan Minute weekly email. • On Mondays, the Athletic Booster Club offers “Chick Fil A” lunch as a fundraiser.
Voyages • Field trips are an integral part of Magellan's dynamic curriculum. Advance notice will be given with
information about itinerary, cost, meals, chaperones, instructions for the administration of medications, as well as packing lists. • Every attempt is made to minimize the cost of Magellan voyages. Our per-student costs are always based on the total number of students in each grade level. The Magellan Charter School policy is to Magellan Charter School Handbook 2015-2016
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honor our commitments to each field trip destination. Therefore, we are sometimes unable to issue full refunds if a student is unable to attend due to illness or disciplinary action. • It is also Magellan policy to make voyages available to every student regardless of financial circumstances. Please contact Trish Villareal if you have any questions.
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Carpool Times and Procedures In order to expedite the drop off/pick up process all drivers must use the carpool line and display your assigned carpool number tag on your rear view mirror. Morning drop-off: 7:30-8:00 AM Afternoon pick-up: 2:35-3:00 PM (Carpool line may begin forming @ 2:15) Morning Procedure Follow the traffic pattern detailed on the next page. Please do not stop in front of the school entrance. Proceed to the orange cone at the end of the sidewalk. Drop students off in front of the school at the designated area along the sidewalk. Students must exit cars from the right side only. Afternoon Procedure Follow the traffic pattern detailed on the next page. Please do not stop in front of the school entrance. Proceed to the orange cone at the end of the sidewalk. Please do not line up for carpool until 2:15. Students are dismissed at 2:35 PM. Students will be dismissed by number from the classrooms. Students must enter cars from the right side only. Exiting from Magellan (7:30-8:00 AM and 2:35-2:55 PM) Left hand turn out of the parking lot will be prohibited from 7:30-8:00 AM and 2:35-2:55 PM. This traffic flow pattern is designated for the safety of our students. Compliance is NOT optional. Out of consideration for our neighbors, we ask that you not make U-Turns on Hunter Road next to the school or anywhere on Baileywick Elementary campus. Cell Phones Cell phone use is prohibited while the carpool line is moving. Parking Visitor Parking is located at the back of the building and is NOT permitted in the following areas: 1. Staff parking lot near Baileywick Road 2. Designated staff parking spaces located in the back and side parking lots 3. Handicap parking (without a valid handicap sign) 4. The carpool lane in front of the school building 5. Baileywick Road 6. The spaces in the playground area from 10 am - 2 PM (see parking lot diagram on next page) 5 Minute Parking Designated five (5) minute parking is provided in the staff lot (near Baileywick Road) for early pick up due to scheduled appointments. Please adhere to the five (5) minute time limit. Please Note: In rare instances in which you might need to assist your child in carrying a large project etc. into school, please be sure to escort your child to/from your vehicle using the crosswalks. When leaving your parking space, note that cars in the carpool line will be given priority over cars leaving spaces. Those cars may enter only when there is a break in the carpool line. Magellan Charter School Handbook 2015-2016
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Limited Parking - Use Carpool Line only, please!
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Health and Safety • Parents/guardians should ensure that information on file is correct and complete (please include cell
phone and pager numbers) to enable the school to reach you in case your child is hurt or ill. • Parents are asked not to send their child to school if he/she has a fever, even a low-grade fever. • Prescribed medication may be distributed by authorized school staff. • If a child is to receive prescribed medication while attending school, please complete the Parent Request and Physician's Order Form available in the office. • Medication must be in the original labeled container, accompanied by written instructions from the doctor. • Remember to complete this process each year. • The child is responsible for going to the office at the appropriate time to receive his/her medication. If a student becomes injured and needs to use the elevator, please send a note explaining the nature of the injury and why the use of the elevator is necessary. A doctor’s note may be required if the elevator will need to be used for an extended period of time.
Immunizations Garrett's Law or G.S. 115C-47 was passed in July 2004 by the General Assembly. The law mandates that parents be provided with information about vaccinations.
The flu is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness and at times can lead to death. Symptoms include fever, headache, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, and muscle aches. The flu vaccine is generally effective in preventing cases of the flu. Meningococcal Meningitis is a contagious disease spread through air droplets and direct contact with infected persons. Symptoms are similar to the flu and include fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea and vomiting, and sensitivity to light. Meningitis is a serious, potentially fatal illness that may be prevented through vaccination. Health officials recommend routine vaccination of children and adolescents 11 through 18 years of age. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is spread by skin-to-skin contact. Some forms of this virus may lead to cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine is currently recommended for adolescents. Tdap - All children entering the 6th grade or those who have reached 12 years of age on or after August 1, 2008 are required to have a booster dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) if five years or more have passed since the last dose of tetanus-containing vaccine.
For more information about these shots visit www.immunizenc.org and /or talk with your physician. Questions or concerns about medical issues should be addressed to the school nurse, Leigh Ammons, at
[email protected].
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) AHERA requires all schools to inspect building materials for the presence of asbestos. AHERA excludes new schools from the requirement if there is a signed statement from the architect stating no asbestoscontaining materials were specified for use in the construction of the school. Our school has provided such a statement and is therefore exempt from inspection. We are required to annually notify you that we are aware of the AHERA regulation and that we are in compliance. Magellan Charter School Handbook 2015-2016
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After School Program at Magellan The After School Program at Magellan operates independently of The Magellan Charter School. The classes are designed to complement instruction given during the school day and offer a selection of enrichment and arts programs to Magellan students at a moderate cost. Registration information for programs is available in the Magellan Minute (MaP’s weekly digital newsletter). For questions on individual classes contact your child’s after school program teacher.
Sports Extra-curricular sports activities are available to 6th, 7th and 8th graders who meet Magellan academic requirements. Costs are covered by the parents of athletes and by fundraising coordinated by the Sports Boosters. Sports Boosters Officers Athletic Director Booster Club President Booster Club Treasurer Fall:
Linwood Harp Mike Sellers Julie Puckett
919- 844-0277 919-676-4862 919-870-1238
Girls' Tennis, Girls' Volleyball, Boys' Soccer, Co-ed Cross Country Please see website for Fall Sports Parent Meeting and Fall Sports Tournaments Dates (Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, and Cross Country)
Winter: Girls' & Boys' Basketball Please see website for Winter Sports Tryouts and Winter Sports Parent Meeting Basketball Conference Tournament is in February. Spring: Girls' Soccer, Boys' Tennis, Boys' Baseball Please see website for Spring Tryouts (February) and Spring Sports Parent Meeting. Conference Tournaments are in May
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MaP (Magellan Partners for Education) The purpose of MaP is to assist in the promotion of excellence in facilities, programs and atmosphere for education, and by providing aid and services to the school's educational, social and financial activities.
Officers President Lisa Freeman 919-645-8757 Vice Presidents/Fundraising Chairs Amy Darcy 919-327-5472 Lori Edwards 919-272-1520 MaP Membership Three levels of family membership: • Mariner $20.00 • Voyager $30.00 • Navigator $50.00
Secretary Shana Conley 919-800-9369 Treasurer/Assistant Treasurer Kiersten Ely 919-604-4156 Curtney Trent 919-414-7128, assistant Membership Drive • Starts August 15th • Membership is valid until Sept. 2016
What MaP membership entails • Your contribution to Magellan through MaP membership helps show your support of Magellan faculty, staff and students. • All three types of membership entitle up to two (2) adults per family to vote on decisions at MaP meetings. MaP meetings The MAP Officers and Committee Chairpersons meet monthly; meetings are generally the third Tuesday of each month (meeting times to be announced on the school website and in the Magellan Minute). All parents are welcome! Communications MaP officers and committee chairpersons have mailboxes located in the copier room. Please leave any written communication in the designated box. Magellan Minute and School Wide Event Calendar • Magellan Minute is MaP’s official weekly newsletter is sent electronically (via e-mail). Magellan Minute is also posted on the school’s website. Additionally, all MaP events are posted on a school wide calendar available electronically on the Magellan website. • You may submit information to be considered for publication in the Magellan Minute. Please e-mail your news to Lisa Freeman at
[email protected]. The deadline for submission is Monday, for publication the following Wednesday.
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Non-Discrimination Statement In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Magellan Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator and ADA Coordinator: Name: Address: Phone:
Mary Griffin, The Magellan Charter School 9324 Baileywick Road, Raleigh, NC 27615 919-844-0277 (Office) 919-215-7946 (Mobile) 919-844-3882 (Fax)
Section 504 Coordinator: Name: Address: Phone:
Mary Griffin, The Magellan Charter School 9324 Baileywick Road, Raleigh, NC 27615 919-844-0277 (Office) 919-215-7946 (Mobile) 919-844-3882 (Fax)
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