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POLICIES & PROCEDURES
School Hours
The daily school hours are 8:00 am to 2:00 pm for grades K-2 and 8:00 am to 3:00 pm for grades 3-8. For five days each January and June, Middle School students will be on “Finals Schedule?with dismissal at 11:30 am in January and 10:30 am in June. All children are to leave campus at dismissal times unless participating in a school sponsored afters chool activity. School offices open at 7:45 am and close at 4:30 pm. The athletic field is supervised at 7:45 am.
Absences and Make Up Work
Attendance is taken daily at 8:00 am. Excused absences are those due to illness, injury, family emergency or religious commitments. Pre-excused absences require advanced permission, which is usually granted for unavoidable family trips or medical commitments. Unexcused absences will lead to disciplinary action which may include suspension and or dismissal.
On the first day of an absence parents need to call the office before 9:00 am to explain the reason for the student’s absence. Students are expected to complete all assignments made during the absence and are responsible for getting homework assignments and making up class work. A brief ‘grace period,?normally the number of days the student was absent, will be granted at the discretion of each teacher.
Tardiness
All students are expected to be on time for the start of school and for each activity during the school day. If a student arrives late to school in the morning please notify the office with a note or a phone call. Unexcused tardiness will lead to disciplinary action. All unexcused tardies will be noted on the student’s report card.
Appointments and Extra Vacations
A written note is required prior to a student being excused during the school day for an appointment off campus. We encourage appointments to be made before or after school.
Family vacations should be planned to coincide with school vacation times. Extra vacations are strongly discouraged. The school calendar provides a generous vacation schedule. The loss of class instruction and participation impairs student progress. Students will be responsible for making up missed work in a timely fashion.
All students leaving for appointments are to be picked up through the Armada entrance, and signed out and back in upon their return at their respective school division offices.
ACADEMIC GUIDELINES
Report Cards and Comments
The school year consists of four grading periods. Middle School Students receive report cards at the end of each grading period. Lower School Students receive report cards at the end of the first, second and fourth grading periods. A second set of parent conferences will replace the report card for Lower School Students at the end of the third grading period. All report cards are mailed.
Homework Assignments
Homework assignments are given in all grades to strengthen and review the skills learned in class and to develop responsibility. In the Lower School grades, the time needed to complete the assignments is appropriate to each grade level. Please notify your child’s teacher if excessive time is being spent on homework.
In the Middle School grades (6-8) homework assignments should take between two and two and a half hours to complete. Middle school students are provided a daily 45-minute study hall period to begin homework or work on projects. Following an absence students are expected to submit all missed work after a reasonable grace period. Middle School students take semester exams in January and June.
Student Evaluation and Assessment
The grading policy for K-3 is as follows:
“S?(satisfactory) or “I?(improvement needed) in academic subjects.
Effort grades of 1 (outstanding) to 4 (poor) in academic and enrichment subjects and citizenship.
The grading policy for grades 4th and 5th is as follows:
Letter grades (A-F) in academic subjects.
Effort grades of 1 (outstanding) to 4 (poor) in academic and enrichment subjects and citizenship.
The grading policy for grades 6th, 7th and 8th is as follows:
Letter grades in academic and enrichment subjects:
| A+ | 99-100 | A | 93-98 | A- | 90-92 |
| B+ | 87-89 | B | 83-86 | B- | 80-82 |
| C+ | 77-79 | C | 73-76 | C- | 70-72 |
| D+ | 67-69 | D | 63-66 | D- | 60-62 |
| INC. Incomplete work must be made up as soon as possible. |
Effort grades of 1 (outstanding) to 4 (poor) in academic and enrichment subjects.
| Citizenship grade: | S: | Satisfactory |
| U: | Unsatisfactory |
| PS: | Probationary Status |
The semester grade is an average of the two quarters and the semester exam, with the exam counting for no more than 20% of the total. The year-end grade is an average of the two semester grades. Final transcripts include semester and year-end grades. In the Middle School, students receive `honors` recognition if they achieve a 3.5 grade average in the five academic core courses, achieve a grade of "B-" or better in enrichment courses, receive effort grades of "2" or better and citizenship grades of "S."
The Educational Records Bureau Comprehensive Testing Program (ERB) is administered each November for students in grades 3. After the school receives the results in February, Lower School parents may request a conference with the Lower School Director and Middle School parents may request a conference with the Assistant Head to discuss these test results.
BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES
Expectations
Chandler students are expected to exercise self–discipline and to conduct themselves in ways that support the values of the school as outlined in the Chandler Code and supported by the Six Pillars of Character. Students?conduct at school or while attending a school–sponsored event or activity shall show respect for both self and other as well as respect for property. Students are responsible for understanding and following all school rules. In addition to the possible consequences listed below, Lower School consequences for inappropriate behavior reflect the child’s age and maturity.
Major School Offenses
The following behavior may result in immediate suspension or expulsion once a review has taken place:
- Lying, stealing, cheating, plagiarism.
- Insubordination or chronic disregard for the Chandler Code or Basic School Rules.
- Smoking or the possession of tobacco.
- The use or possession of alcohol, drugs or controlled substances.
- The use or possession of fireworks, firearms, or any other weapon.
- Abuse, vandalism or theft of property or the personal property of others.
- Disorderly conduct including fighting, attempted bodily injury, or physical harassment.
- The use of profane, abusive, threatening or harassing language.
- Truancy.
Basic School Rules
Violations of Basic School Rules may result in a student conference, parent conference, before or after school detention or work detail, restriction, letter of apology, or lower citizenship grade prior to suspension or expulsion.
- Students are required to be truthful.
- Students are required to do their own school work, including homework.
- Students are not allowed in classrooms unless a teacher is present.
- Students are to be in their assigned play areas during recess and lunch periods.
- School grounds must be kept clean.
- Students are required to wear clothing conforming to the uniform code of dress.
- Students are not allowed to write, pass, or read notes in class without the teacher’s permission.
- Students are not allowed to ride bicycles, skateboards, scooters or roller blades on campus unless directly supervised by a faculty member.
- Gum chewing is not allowed on school grounds.
- No toys or electronic devices including games, audio players, cell phones and pagers are to be brought to school unless needed for a specific classroom or school activity and approved by the teacher or administrator involved.
UNIFORMS
Chandler students are required to wear clothing conforming to the uniform code of dress. This requirement supports an environment of high standards of behavior and academic work. Students must wear the designated uniform at all times during the school day, including physical education, and are expected to leave school in full uniform unless specific exceptions have been previously announced. Parents of students not following the uniform code will be called to bring the correct uniform. Clearly mark all clothing items with the student’s name. The uniform code consists of the following.
Lower School
Boys:
Shirts: Navy blue polo shirt with collar and short or long sleeves. Navy blue, Kelly green, forest green or white turtlenecks are acceptable under polo shirts in colder weather.
Pants or Shorts: Khaki tan chino.
Sweaters or Jackets: Navy blue, Kelly green, forest green or white. Solid colors with minimum trim.
Sweatshirts: Navy blue, Kelly green, forest green or white. Solid colors-may have a small logo. Chandler sweatshirts are preferred.
Socks: Must be worn at all times.
Shoes: Tennis or athletic with tread soles.
Girls:
Blouses and Turtlenecks: White with collars and sleeves.
Jumpers: Navy blue or kelly green with monogrammed ‘C?at left shoulder.
Sweaters or Jackets: Navy blue, Kelly green, forest green or white. Solid colors with minimum trim.
Sweatshirts: Navy blue, kelly green, forest green or white. Solid colors-may have a small logo. Chandler sweatshirts are preferred.
Socks: Ankle or knee socks must be worn at all times. White, navy or black tights are acceptable in colder weather.
Pants: Khaki tan chino.
Shirts: Navy blue polo shirt with collar and long or short sleeves.
Middle School
Boys: All of the above described in Lower School Boys plus the following:
Shirts: Kelly green or forest green polo shirt with collar. Shirts are to be tucked in at all times.
Belts: Belts are to be worn at all times.
Navy blue shirts and khaki tan long pants are required of all boys at official school functions.
Girls:All of the above described in Lower School Girls plus the following:
Blouses and Shirts: Solid pale pastel colors with collar and sleeves to be worn only with jumpers.
Skorts: Khaki tan chino
Shirts: Navy blue, kelly green or forest green polo shirt with collar to be worn only with long pants or skort. Shirts are to be tucked in at all times.
Belts: Belts are to be worn with long pants.
Kelly green jumpers with a white blouse are required of all girls at official school functions.
Athletic and P.E. Uniform
Chandler athletic T-shirt, Chandler green athletic shorts, socks and athletic shoes with rubber tread soles.
Free Dress Days
The style of clothing on free dress days is optional, but students are expected to dress neatly and appropriately for school activities both on and off campus. Shoes or sandals must be worn, and clothes must be clean and in good repair. Clothing displaying offensive logos or any symbols of gangs, alcohol or drugs is not permitted. The Chandler P.E. uniform is required for P.E. class.
***Appearance Guidelines***
Students are expected to be neat, clean and avoid extremes. Uniforms are to be kept in good condition. No baggy or oversized clothing. Pants must be secured at the waist, not the hips.
Jewelry: Excessive, heavy jewelry is not allowed. Girls' earrings cannot be more than 1/2" in diameter, small hoops or studs are acceptable. Boys may not wear earrings.
Hair: Hair styles should be simple, conservative and out of the eyes - no faddish or extreme styles or colors. Boys' hair is to be off the collar in the back.
Make-up: Students are not allowed to wear make-up. Light nail polish is acceptable for the girls.
Hats: Hats are not allowed.
CAMPUS LIFE
Field Trips
Field trips are scheduled during the school year by faculty to enrich the curriculum. Transportation is by bus or carpools of parent drivers. Parent volunteers using their own car to transport Chandler students must complete a Volunteer Driver Information Form for each trip.
Community Outreach
Caring for our community through the gifts of time, talent, and resources is an important life lesson for children and an important part of the Chandler culture. The value of service to others is steadfastly reinforced with school-wide opportunities directed by members of our faculty, parent body and student body on behalf of local and national service agencies such as Friend-In-Deed, Children’s Hospital LA, UNICEF, Foothill Community Services Head Start, Union Station, and the Red Cross. In addition to the school-wide outreach efforts, each eighth grade student is asked to make a personal commitment of time and energy to an individual service project to be completed during their final year at Chandler.
Computers
Students have access to computers throughout the school. In the Lower School students receive weekly instruction in the Lower School Computer Lab. In addition students have supervised access to the internet and to CD-Rom resources in the library and science lab. Middle school students receive instruction in more advanced applications. Students have access to the network in the Computer Labs, library, science labs and English lab.
Middle School students may work independently on the computers and the Internet when the following conditions have been met:
- A signed Chandler School Acceptable Use Policy (see below) is on file at the school. The document is mailed with the fall packet.
- A signed Chandler School Computer Class Rules and Procedures is on file at the school. This document is mailed with the fall packet.
- The student has successfully completed the Internet Driver’s License Training. The license must be renewed each year.
The school maintains a two-strike policy when dealing with the misuse of computer privileges. The first incident causes a student to lose privileges for nine weeks (one quarter). The second incident will cause computer privileges to be suspended for a year.
Acceptable Use Policy for the Internet:
Statement of Purpose:
The policy of The Chandler School is to encourage use of the Internet to enhance learning and teaching activities. Teachers have the responsibility to monitor student use of this vast resource. Students must assume the responsibility for using Internet resources in accordance with school guidelines. Such use shall be consistent with the philosophy, goals and objectives of The Chandler School.
Exploration of the Internet is encouraged, but with rights and privileges come responsibilities. Any use of the network which adversely affects its operation in pursuit of teaching and learning or jeopardizes its use or performance for other community members is prohibited and will result in loss of network privileges.
User Responsibilities:
As an Internet User at The Chandler School, students agree to the following:
- To behave in a manner that is consistent with the Chandler Code and in accordance with the School’s policies.
- To be courteous and respectful in all messages, and to use language thatisappropriate for school situations.
- To not reveal personal information on the Internet.
- To access only materials appropriate for a school setting.
- To adhere to copyright rules and licensing agreements when accessing materials.
- To download all imported files to a floppy disk and to scan the files for computer viruses in order to maintain the integrity of the system.
- To not use the Internet for personal profit or any illegal activity.
- To use the computers and peripherals with care to avoid damage to the equipment.
- To notify school personnel promptly if I discover any inappropriate use of computers and/or the Internet.
Violations of this Acceptable Use Policy by students will result in suspension or termination of network privileges. Any non-acceptable use of a criminal nature will be referred to proper authorities for investigation and possible prosecution.
Resource Center
The Resource Center provides support, assistance, guidance and learning strategies for individual students or small groups. Following consultation with the classroom teacher, parents and the students themselves, students are referred to the resource center by the Assistant Head of School or the Lower School Director. The amount of time a student will spend in the Resource Center will vary. Parent conferences will be scheduled to establish guidelines for student progress.
Libraries
Students are encouraged to use the libraries during the day. Lower School students visit the library weekly with their class. Middle School students use the library for study, research and leisure reading. Books may be borrowed for one week from the Lower School Library and two weeks from the Middle School Library. While the Lower School Library does not charge fines for overdue books, fines of $.05 per day are charged in the Middle School Library. Students will be charged for missing or damaged materials at the end of the year.
Hours for Middle School and Lower School Libraries: 7:30 am?:30 pm.
PLACEMENT AND SCHEDULING
Lower School Placement
In the Lower School, the Lower School Director based on faculty re-commendations assigns students to teachers. In putting classes together we aim for a good mix of students by balancing gender, learning styles and social skills. The Lower School Director consults with faculty prior to making decisions about placement. While parents are welcome but not encouraged to request a certain teacher for their child, there is no guarantee that the request will be met. There is also no guarantee that a younger sibling will follow the same classroom placement track as an older sibling.
Middle School Placement and Scheduling
In the departmentalized program of the Middle School, student schedules are dependent on a number of factors: foreign language choice and placement; mathematics placement; specific elective choices and requirements; available classes in the master schedule; as well as consideration for trying to balance classes for gender and social mix.
Upon entering sixth grade, students and their parents are given the opportunity to select between the study of French or Spanish for the three years of middle school. In sixth grade all students are placed in introductory foreign language courses regardless of past experience. In seventh and eighth grade, with sufficient numbers to create multiple classes, students are placed according to their facility with foreign language acquisition and achievement during the previous year’s study. Because of varying student math abilities and backgrounds, three to four levels of math instruction are offered in each grade. Student placement is based on teacher recommendation, past mathematics exposure and achievement, and data from standardized tests (ERB’s). All student placements are carefully considered school decisions. Each year placement in levels of foreign language and mathematics is re-evaluated based on the most recent information and student achievement.
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