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STUDENT AND PARENT HANDBOOK

SCHOOL YEAR 2014 - 2015

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SECTION 1: WELCOME AND SCHOOL OVERVIEW

Welcome to K

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International Academy

K12 International Academy is an accredited private institution serving students worldwide. While K12 International Academy is a diploma-granting school in itself, we also partner with other schools to provide opportunities for students in our part-time and full-time student models. K12 International Academy is accredited by AdvancED and is recognized by the Virginia Council for Private Education. Accreditation means that our programs and curriculum have been reviewed and meet rigorous standards that are recognized by colleges, universities, and employers. K12 International Academy is staffed by highly qualified, state-certified teachers spanning kindergarten through grade 12 with experience and training to teach K12 courses using our own national instructional model tailored for the virtual environment. K12 has dedicated the most experienced and qualified team members to provide extensive support for families. You will be well cared for through the extended efforts of your support team—composed of teachers, Academic Coaches, counselors, administrators, Admissions Advisors, registrars, enrollment consultants—and customer service and technical support representatives. All teams work collaboratively and consistently to provide the proper support and guidance students need to flourish educationally. K12 International Academy team members truly share a common passion for educating young people.

Providing support to students is a priority for K12 International Academy. This Student Handbook is just another way that we support our students and parents. Please use this handbook as a centralized location for policies and program information so that you stay informed about what K12 International Academy and its teachers expect from students as well as what you can expect from us. At K12, every staff member and teacher is focused on helping you be successful.

Welcome, from the entire staff of K12 International Academy!

If you wish to contact the K12 International Academy, please feel free to reach out to the school at:

K¹² International Academy 2300 Corporate Park Drive Herndon, VA 20171

Phone: 855.564.0170

Fax: 866.728.3086

E-mail: [email protected]

K12 International Academy reserves the right to modify, discontinue or add policies and procedures as it deems appropriate at any time and without notice.K12 International Academy does not require student or family acknowledgment or consent in order to enforce the policies herein.

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The K

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International Academy Mission Statement

At K¹² International Academy, we are committed to bringing individualized learning to all kinds of minds, and removing barriers that keep children from reaching their true potential.

We encourage our students to:

 Share in our excitement of learning  Achieve mastery of core knowledge  Contribute to the community

 Embrace and respect diversity and change  Act with kindness and strength of character

 Passionately pursue academic and extracurricular interests  Reach their unique, innate personal potential

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International Academy School Values and Commitments

The following values and commitments describe how K12 International Academy and its students will work together to meet the above mission.

School Culture

All K12 International Academy students, parents, faculty and staff participate in learning as a lifelong process and actively support the learning of others.

 Students are actively engaged in their academic coursework.

 Parents and student advocates utilize K12 International Academy tools and resources to monitor and motivate student learning.

 Faculty and staff work to design and implement programs and services that improve student achievement.

 Faculty engages in ongoing individual professional improvement.

Engagement

Success is achieved by collective and individual engagement.

 Students show activity within their courses in an appropriate amount of time.  Students complete their courses within the specified amount of time.

 Students have the opportunity to be involved in clubs and organizations.

 Parents, guardians, and school officials are engaged with their students’ education.  Students have the opportunity to actively communicate with teachers and school

community.

Instruction

All K12 International Academy students are supported by faculty and staff who provide meaningful learning experiences and opportunities for individual academic success.

 Students are supported by faculty and staff who are proficient in their content area and use a variety of instructional strategies.

 Students utilize instructional tools designed to promote academic honesty and achievement.

 Faculty creates connections with students through meaningful content, personalized feedback, and individual support.

 K12 International Academy ensures student success by providing continued supervision and support of faculty and analysis of instructional strategies.

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Achievement

All K12 International Academy students, parents, faculty and staff view their role as critical to attaining a common mission: empowering students to achieve their academic and personal goals.

 Students, parents, faculty, and staff are provided appropriate resources and services to meet the needs of students.

 K12 International Academy conducts regular programmatic evaluations of student performance to inform school improvement.

 K12 International Academy works with the parent organization to enhance organizational collaboration in support of student achievement.

K12 International Academy staff leverages opportunities for sharing, communication, and collaboration to develop a broader sense of the K12 community.

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K12 International Academy, a part of K12, offers curriculum from K¹², a leading provider of online education for grades K-12 in the U.S. and around the world. We have a commitment to deliver world-class, individualized education with the singular goal to help each student reach his or her true, personal potential. As such, K12 International Academy can offer its students and families the strength of K12 curriculum and school design. For more information about K12, please visit www.k12.com.

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SECTION 2: ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Academic and Holiday Calendar

Courses led by K12 International Academy teachers start multiple times throughout each

semester. Due to the paced delivery of K12 Upper School, students must start their courses on a term start date.

Term Name Start Date HS End Date LS and MS End Date Fall Term 1 8/6/2014 12/18/2014 5/20/2015 Fall Term 2 8/20/2014 1/14/2015 6/4/2015 Fall Term 3 9/3/2014 1/28/2015 6/17/2015 Fall Term 4 9/17/2014 2/12/2015 7/1/2015 Fall Term 5 10/8/2014 3/6/2015 7/23/2015 Fall Term 6 10/29/2014 3/26/2015 8/11/2015 Spring Term 1 1/7/2015 5/27/2015 10/5/2015 Spring Term 2 1/21/2015 6/9/2015 10/20/2015 Spring Term 3 2/4/2015 6/23/2015 11/3/2015 Spring Term 4 2/18/2015 7/6/2015 11/16/2015 Spring Term 5 3/11/2015 7/27/2015 12/10/2015 Spring Term 6 4/8/2015 8/13/2015 1/8/2016

The following school holidays and in-service days are observed during the 2014-2015 school year:

Labor Day 9/1/2014 Columbus Day 10/13/2014 Teacher In-Service 10/17/2014 Veteran's Day 11/11/2014

Thanksgiving 11/26/2014 – 11/28/2014 Winter Break 12/23/2014 – 1/2/2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1/19/2015

Teacher In-Service 2/6/2015 President’s Day 2/16/2015 Teacher In-Service 3/13/2015

Spring Break 3/30/2015 – 4/6/2015 Memorial Day 5/25/2015

Independence Day 7/3/2015

Students may complete school work during school holidays and in-service days, but teachers and Academic Coaches will not be available on those days. Students and families may observe additional holidays beyond the official K12 International Academy Holiday Calendar. Students must inform their teachers and Academic Coaches in advance of any additional holidays that they will be observing, so that lesson schedules and assignment due dates can be discussed.

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Term Completion

All students enrolled in Upper School courses will move into Spring Courses according to their Fall Start Dates. It is academically important that students complete their current courses well in advance of when the next semester of their courses begin. Students’ Fall and Spring courses need to remain in alignment to ensure their assignments, final grades, and transcripts are processed successfully. Students are not permitted to overlap A and B Courses. In rare, extenuating circumstances, a Learning Coach may request via the Academic Coach that a student move to an earlier Spring Start Date. However, the student will need to accelerate their current Fall course(s) in order to remain in alignment with their desired Spring Start Date. Review the handbook section on Course Acceleration (page 21) for more information.

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SECTION 3: GETTING STARTED WITH K

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

Full-Time Student Option

The full-time program at K12 International Academy is tuition-based and designed to meet the diverse needs of students throughout the world who seek a comprehensive online school experience and access to a wealth of private school services, such as clubs, activities, school based re-enrollment services, and college counseling. Full-time upper school students typically enroll in 6 courses, which is the maximum semester course-load. The minimum semester course-load is 4, with the exception of re-enrolling final-semester seniors who have taken at least 2 semesters with K12 International Academy and fulfilled all other school graduation requirements. Students can purchase one or more additional course(s) when it is educationally appropriate and with the approval of the Academic Coach. In addition to completing the

enrollment requirements, full-time students must have successfully completed the required course prerequisites as detailed in the K12 International Academy Course Catalog. Each of these courses is led by a certified teacher. Full-time students are also assigned an Academic Coach to provide non-instructional support. K12 International Academy is typically the full-time student’s school of record. Full-time Upper School students are offered the opportunity to earn a K12 International Academy Upper School diploma if they successfully fulfill the school graduation requirements.

Part-Time Student Option

The part-time program at K12 International Academy is very flexible to meet the diverse needs of students throughout the world. Part-time students can enroll in up to 6 individual courses at a time. Each of these courses is led by a certified teacher and, upon completion, students can order an official transcript to enable the student to earn credit at his or her primary school. Students are responsible for contacting their school for pre-approval of transferability of credits earned at K12 International Academy. Part-time enrollees enjoy the same curriculum, the same teacher support, and the same online school platform as their full-time counterparts. However, access to extracurricular activities, clubs, school based re-enrollment services, and college counseling services is reserved for full-time students.

COURSE SELECTION AND TRANSFER CREDIT

After completing the enrollment application, speaking to an enrollment coordinator, and

submitting the necessary forms and documentation, an Admissions Advisor will be assigned to your student and will schedule a conference to discuss course recommendations and transcript analysis, as needed. Full-time Students who are interested in NCAA eligible courses through K12 International Academy should discuss their expectations with their Admissions Advisors upon enrollment so that appropriate courses can be selected.

Transcripts, Report Cards, and Other Documentation

Proof of and success in prior coursework helps our Admissions Advisors determine the appropriate courses for students. As such, documents such as report cards (for Lower School and Middle School only) and transcripts (for Upper School course credit) must be submitted as part of the enrollment process. All received documents are reviewed upon receipt and placed in the student’s file. Official school records are stored at the Registrar’s Office and will be

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approved or denied based on school criteria. Official transcripts from each issuing institution are required in order to transfer credits into the school.

All relevant documentation can be sent to [email protected] or faxed to 866.728.3086.

Course Prerequisites

Many of our higher level courses require successful completion of lower level courses. For a student to enroll in a course with an established prerequisite, the student must provide documentation of successful completion/earned credit for the prerequisite. Please see the K12 International Academy course catalog for a listing of course prerequisites.

Transfer of Credits Taken Prior to Full-Time Upper School Enrollment

K12 International Academy allows the transfer of up to 18 Upper School course credits for full-time students, provided an official transcript is submitted from the previous school. It is at K12 International Academy’s discretion as to which credits are recognized and in which subject credit is awarded. Credits earned at other K12 private school programs will be accepted for transfer to K12 International Academy. Students transferring from any school are subject to K12 International Academy’s diploma requirements found in this policy handbook.

While an unofficial credit analysis is done by the Admissions Advisor during enrollment to assist in course placement, full-time students hoping to transfer an Upper School course credit taken elsewhere will not receive an official audit and posting of transfer credit until they are fully matriculated.

Official transcripts are analyzed by the Registrar’s Office, and students will receive notification of transfer credit decisions and posting of credits. Official transcripts from other institutions that have been presented for admission or evaluation become part of the student’s academic file and are not returned or copied for distribution.

NCAA Eligibility

Many K12 International Academy courses can be used for NCAA athletic eligibility. For more information and a listing of eligible K12 International Academy courses, please visit the NCAA site and use CEEB code 471067.

Transfer Credits Taken While Enrolled

Fully matriculated Full-time Upper School must request pre-approval prior to taking courses outside of K12 International Academy, if they intend to transfer credits back into the school. Interested students should discuss this with their Academic Coach and fill out necessary Pre-Approval forms.

Transferring Credits Taken with K12 International Academy

Course credits earned at K12 International Academy are transferrable at the discretion of the receiving school. It is the right of each school to award or deny credit transfer based on their policy. If you are taking a course with the K12 International Academy and wish to transfer credit back to your school of record, we encourage you to gain pre-approval for these courses. You can fill out a Credit Acceptance Form to take back to your school of record. This form can be found at http://www.icademy.com/parents-and-students/forms-and-documents.

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Transfer/Posting of Credits Earned While Homeschooling

Many students who enroll full-time in K12 International Academy have been homeschooled or have learned in similar nontraditional programs. In order for previous homeschool experience to be considered for transfer credit, K12 International Academy has developed the following

guidelines:

 Students enrolled in K12 International Academy may be offered credit for previous homeschool or independent study courses that are consistent with the high academic standards and policies of the school. The school recognizes the value of supervised independent study to enrich students’ academic experience.

 Families should submit detailed documentation or student assessment documents as part of their request.

 K12 International Academy will carefully evaluate and assess the student’s previous homeschool or independent study work to determine how that work may be accepted as Upper School credit.

If you are considering transferring credits earned as a homeschooled student, please discuss with your Admissions Advisor and he or she will provide you with additional information about required documentation.

Dual Enrollment at a College or University

Full-time students can take dual credits in their junior and senior years. This means that students are dually enrolled with K12 International Academy and also at a college or university. Before enrolling in a concurrent program, students should work with their K12 International Academy Academic Coach, College Counselor, and the Office of the Registrar to ensure that dual enrollment credits will transfer. The following stipulations should serve as a guideline for accepting credit under dual enrollment for K12 International Academy:

 Students should notify K12 International Academy prior to enrollment in the concurrent program.

 The student’s Academic Coach is required to fill out a pre-approval form for any program other than The University of Maryland University College (UMUC). NOTE: UMUC

requires an approval letter from the College Counselor.

 Students seeking dual enrollment will need to provide a course description that includes the credit value that will be earned for approval.

 Number of credits awarded for each college course taken will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

 Only credits that count toward the K12 International Academy diploma will be awarded on the official transcript.

 Students should be aware that dual enrollment will not always count as college credit at other post-secondary institutions. Students should check college policies on transfer credits.

LEARNING COACH RESPONSIBILITIES

Lower School (K-5)

In the Lower School, the parent (or other responsible adult), working in conjunction with an experienced K12 International Academy teacher, serves as a Learning Coach to the student, facilitating progress through the daily lessons and working to modify the pace and schedule according to the child’s needs. A teacher is assigned to the student and communicates via K-mail, telephone, and online meetings. A suggested weekly lesson plan is provided, which updates automatically as the child progresses through the courses. The Learning Coach can vary the lesson plan to accommodate the child’s pace or abilities.

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Middle School (6-8)

In Middle School, the Learning Coach works closely with K12 International Academy instructional staff, the Academic Coach, and the student. At K12 International Academy, students learn from content-specific teachers to ensure they master the more challenging concepts presented in the core subjects, such as Pre-Algebra. K12 International Academy ensures teachers are seasoned in every subject to support and provide guidance to students as they prepare to transition to Upper School.

Upper School (9-12)

Finally, in the Upper School, students are expected to be more accountable for their daily progress and time management. They have a subject-specific teacher for each course and an Academic Coach for all non-instructional assistance and mentoring. Teachers are responsible for reviewing all student work and providing instructional feedback. Teachers work together and employ a cooperative team-teaching approach. The student is expected to move at a more consistent pace with her or his “class” in each subject, though there is room for flexibility. The Learning Coach plays an important supportive role to help the student stay on task and to help ensure the student follows through on his or her assignments—but the student is expected to begin managing his or her own time and schedule more directly.

The role of the Learning Coach can vary depending on the grade and skill level of the student; basic responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Monitoring K-mail

mail is our internal “e-mailing” system. The Learning Coach is cc’d on all student-based K-mails, so it is important to check K-mail daily. School staff is only permitted to communicate through our closed internal K-mail system, IM/Skype, Class Connect, or telephone.

Supporting Students in Course Consistency and School Staff Communication

Students can log in and access course work at any time of the day, 24 hours a day during their enrollment period. Students are expected to stay on pace and consistently work through all their courses on a daily basis. Teachers and Academic Coaches will conduct regular synchronous outreach attempts. School staff is expected to return phone calls and K-mails within a 24-hour time frame on regular school days. Teachers hold online office hours and Class Connect sessions at scheduled times; students will need to log in at the scheduled time if they wish to take advantage of this interaction. Teachers schedule and post recordings of online sessions in the Learning Management System for students to easily access. Students and Learning Coaches are encouraged to contact teachers and Academic Coaches whenever they have a question, concern, or need help.

Encouraging Students to Set Up Skype Accounts

We understand that students have busy life and academic schedules. All K12 International Academy staff use Skype and are online during their working hours. We encourage students to set up the free version of Skype to use as an academic communication tool. This allows

students to quickly ask questions or provide updates.

ROLE OF THE ACADEMIC COACH

In grades 6-12, the Academic Coach is the key coordinator and drives the academic activities of the student, family, and/or school partner. The Academic Coach supports the entire online learning experience from onboarding to course(s) completion by providing a high touch approach and superior customer service.

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Academic Coaches serve as a single point of contact for all non-instructional topics for students, Learning Coaches, and/or school partners. They conduct orientation sessions and onboarding activities at the beginning of each school term, monitor student academic progress, pacing and overall activity on an ongoing basis. Academic Coaches create the Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) for full-time students and then provide support and interventions to students to ensure academic and online learning success.

ROLE OF THE TEACHER

In Lower School, we assign your student a single "homeroom" teacher—a highly qualified professional with specific expertise in the younger grades. This online teacher oversees all facets of the instructional experience for every subject, while the Learning Coach works side-by-side with your child to facilitate his or her progress through the daily lessons. Throughout the week, your teacher stays in close contact with you and your student, communicating regularly by K-mail, over the phone, and in one-to-one, real-time meetings that take place online. The Middle School parent or designated Learning Coach continues to work closely with their student to facilitate progress through the daily lessons. Students are exposed to more content-specific teachers in grades 6-8. Middle School instructors possess deep expertise in their dedicated subjects. They provide feedback on student work samples in their content-specific subjects to help prepare students on their journey towards Upper School. Throughout the month, your teacher stays in close contact with you and your student, communicating regularly by K-mail, Skype, over the phone, and in one-on-one, real-time meetings that take place online via Class Connect and Study Hall sessions.

Upper School courses are taught by teachers specifically experienced in their respective

subjects. They grade students' assignments and assessments, respond to student questions via K-mail or phone, conduct Class Connects to reinforce difficult topics, and conduct online "office hours" to allow students to "drop in" with questions.

STUDENT ONBOARDING PROGRAM

To facilitate a successful virtual education experience for your student, K12 International Academy has developed a Student Onboarding Program to ease students into the online learning environment and to prepare them for the start of school. The program will begin up to one week before the start of school depending on date of enrollment, after the student has successfully proceeded through the enrollment and admissions process. The onboarding process will vary depending on the student’s grade level.

The homeroom teacher will host an open house for grades K-5 for students and Learning Coaches to help familiarize them with the Online School (OLS) and tools associated with the program. Students will also be automatically enrolled in a “Welcome to Online Learning” course one week before the term begins to give the student and Learning Coach time to gain hands-on experience with the OLS.

Learning Coaches and students in grades K-5 are required to participate in scheduled virtual conferences with their K12 teacher. The conferences are conducted bi-weekly at the beginning of the year at dates and times mutually agreeable for the Learning Coach and teacher. The conference is an opportunity for Learning Coaches and/or students to voice concerns, relay good news about the student, obtain enrichment ideas, and discuss attendance and progress

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through the curriculum. For the teacher, the conference is also the time to discuss the student’s mastery of skills and objectives for their course(s). The conferences are vital for tracking student accomplishment of assignments and attendance. Since regular attendance is required to stay enrolled in K12 International Academy, it is expected that students and Learning Coaches attend all scheduled conferences and provide 24-hours’ notice if a cancellation is required; a

rescheduled conference time will be determined by the teacher. Full-time students who fail to participate in the conferences may be removed from the program or grade level retention for the academic school year.

The Middle School Academic Coach will host an open house for Middle School students and Learning Coaches to help familiarize them with the OLS and tools associated with the program. Each Middle School subject area hosts subject specific orientations as well to review the unique qualities of their subject and answer questions during the first weeks of the term. Students will also be enrolled automatically in a “Welcome to Online Learning” course one week before the term begins to give the student and Learning Coach time to gain hands-on experience with the OLS. Throughout the school year, the Middle School Academic Coaches and teachers will contact students monthly to touch base and discuss what the student is presently working on as well as review progress in their courses.

To facilitate a successful virtual education experience for students, K12 International Academy Academic Coaches help families and partner schools prepare for the start of school. Students and Learning Coaches can expect a detailed welcome call and k-mail at the term start to provide important onboarding information and details. Academic Coaches serve as the families’ main point of contact for all non-instructional related questions, support, and general help throughout the school year.

On or before the first day of school, students will take a required one-day Online Learning Course to introduce them to the virtual classroom environment. Students will spend the majority of their orientation time (two to four hours) working asynchronously in this course. There are required online assessments to complete within the course. This course provides almost all of the orientation and instruction required for both new and returning students. The course content is available for reference for the remainder of the school year. Learning Coaches are

encouraged to review the Online Learning Course with their student. The Academic Coach will oversee the progress and completion of this course.

On or before the first day of school, the Academic Coach will also host a 45-minute orientation session with students. This will be a virtual presentation on how to log in to the K12 system, expectations for the term, as well as a high-level discussion on how to use our system. All students, new and returning, must attend this orientation. Recorded sessions will be available for further review by the student and Learning Coach.

After the first day of school, your student will start his or her subject-specific courses. Although students will have access to all of their courses on their term start date, K12 International

Academy teachers pace the start of each course during the first week of school to ease into the online learning experience. Some students may only be taking one course with if they are part-time, while full-time students may be taking a full load of courses.

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During the first month of school, students and Learning Coaches are expected to attend a Policies and Procedures virtual session and attend their teachers’ scheduled course

orientations. A recording of the Policies and Procedures session will be posted in the student’s Online Learning Course for review. In addition, recordings of the course-based orientations will be posted for review. The list below is an example of K12 International Academy’s staggered start schedule of courses during the first week; each subject-specific course equates to roughly 60-90 minutes of activity per school day.

Day 1: Complete Online Learning Course Day 2: Begin English, Math, and AP Courses Day 4: Begin World Language and History Courses Day 5: Begin Science and Electives Courses

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SECTION 4: ACADEMIC AND OPERATIONAL POLICIES

UPPER SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for a K12 International Academy diploma, students must not be older than 21 years of age at the start of their final semester. Students must also successfully complete 24 credits, as outlined below. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 6 credits with K12 International Academy and must spend their senior year (the last 2 consecutive semesters of their academic tenure) as a full-time student. Individual exceptions will be considered for students with credits from a public school or accredited private institution with a grade of C or above in all courses, provided that the student completes one academic year as a full-time student with K12 International Academy. Students must fulfill all graduation requirements by August 31, 2015 in order to earn a diploma in the 2014/2015 school year.

English 4 credits

Math 4 credits (Algebra 1 and higher)

Science 4 credits (must include 2 lab science credits) * History 4 credits (must include 1 credit of US History)** World Language 2 credits (must be 2 credits of the same language;

must be a non-English language course) Physical Education 0.5 credit

Health 0.5 credit Electives 5 credits Total 24 Credits

* Students who successfully complete Forensic Science or Environmental Science course(s) in SY14/15 and beyond may use this course to fulfill science graduation requirements. Students who successfully completed either of these courses prior to SY14/15 will receive elective credit for these courses.

** Full-time Students who enroll within the 2014-2015 Upper School for their Freshman (less than 6 Upper School credits earned) or Sophomore (between 6-12 Upper School credits earned) school year and are seeing a diploma and will need to meet the graduation requirement of the successful completion of U.S. History. Full-time students who enrolls during the 2014-2015 school year for their Junior (between 13-18 Upper School credits earned) or Senior (18 or more Upper School credits earned) year will have the option to take U.S. History or another History course to fulfill their History graduation requirements.

GRADING SCALES

The K-5 program is mastery based; students will not receive a formal letter grade in courses. At the end of the academic school year, one of the following grades will be assigned to each course on the student’s Progress Report for grades K-5:

M: Mastered

An “M” indicates that the student has completed the course with the highest possible level of mastery. To receive an “M,” students must have mastered and achieved the goals set by their K12 International Academy teacher (95%-100% completion of the curriculum).

C: Completed

A “C” indicates that the student has mastered between 80%-94% of the course and is ready move on to the next course in the subject sequence at the end of the school year.

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I: Incomplete

An “I” indicates that the student has not yet completed or reached the goals set for the course. The course can be carried over to the next school year at K12 International Academy.

K12 International Academy recognizes the need to prepare Middle School students for Upper School. As a part of the preparation process, students will receive letter grades, A, B, C, D, or F in the English, Mathematics, Science, History, and World Language courses. Elective courses will receive a P (progressing) or N (not progressing). The grades in Middle School will be generated by two factors: 25% of the grade will come from overall progress within the course, and 75% of the grade will come from the last attempt, not necessarily the highest attempt, on the unit assessment.

As students work through their core courses (English, Mathematics, Science and History), if a unit assessment or teacher graded assignment (Lab, Composition or Offline Assignment) is skipped, a zero will be placed in the teacher’s grade book. If the student has not yet reached the unit assessment (and has not moved into the next unit) the assessment will not be counted towards Semester 1 overall grade. Attempts will be made by the instructor to remind the student to submit the skipped work through Kmail and or phone/ Skype before the next report card period. If the skipped work is submitted prior to the semester due date, it will be graded for full credit earned by the student. If the skipped work is not submitted by the student by the semester date, then the zero will remain as the grade for the semester in the teacher grade book.

 Any grades or zeroes for Semester 1 remain within Semester 1 for the Midyear Grade.  Any grades or zeroes for Semester 2 will remain within Semester 2 for the Semester 2

grade.

 At the end of the year, the Semester 1 Midyear Grade and Semester 2 grade will be averaged for a Final Course Grade.

Percent Grade Quality Points 90-100% A 4.0

80-89% B 3.0

70-79% C 2.0

60-69% D 1.0

59% and Below F 0 N/A WP or WF 0 AP Courses — add 1.0 quality point Honors Courses — add 0.5 quality point

STANDARDIZED ASSESSMENT

K12 International Academy does not require individual state testing; however, we assess student progress and achievement in the curriculum. Standardized tests will be administered by K12 International Academy, and results will be provided to Learning Coaches and teachers to further individualize the curriculum for the student. The following standardized tests are utilized:

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AIMS Testing

Administered to full-time students in grades K-1 (and upon discretion to some students in 2nd and 3rd grade), AIMS is used as a diagnostic tool to ensure that our students have a strong foundation in literacy. The AIMS test is a required assessment administered to our students 3 times each year at the beginning, middle and end of the terms. The results provide immediate data for the Learning Coaches and students to target areas of need and monitor student growth. Teachers use these results to create goals for our students and communicate with Learning Coaches about student achievement.

Scantron Performance Series

Pre- and Post-Scantron assessments are administered to full-time students in grades 2-10 in reading and mathematics, The Scantron Performance Assessment is a required computer-adaptive assessment that enables instructional staff to pinpoint proficiency levels individually and as a whole. This acts as a guide to diagnose the instructional needs and measurements of student gains across reporting periods. The Scantron Performance Assessment is administered twice each year and records are maintained to monitor student achievement over time. Tests are administered remotely and are proctored by Learning Coaches for students in grades 2-8. Upper School students complete The Scantron Performance Series remotely by following specific instructions provided by their Academic Coaches.

Advanced Placement (AP) Exams

AP exams are given annually and can be taken by any student. A student does not need to have taken AP courses to sit for an exam; however, students who perform well on these exams have typically taken the related AP course and done well. These are standardized exams that measure how well the students have mastered college-level coursework. Please keep in mind that AP exams are offered at certain locations. They are offered in all states in the United States but are not offered in every country. If a student is taking an AP course in order to prepare to take the AP exam, it is highly recommended that he or she contacts the College Board at

888.225.5427 to see the available locations. The K12 International Academy CEEB code needed for AP exam registration is 471067.

PACING AND ATTENDANCE

K12 curriculum allows students flexibility in the amount of time spent on schoolwork. K12

International Academy views student success in terms of lesson mastery, not attendance hours; however, we have found that lesson mastery requires consistent and substantial attendance. The following chart represents typical attendance hours required to achieve lesson mastery in a full, six-course load:

Grade Level Yearly Hours Suggested Weekly Hours

Suggested Daily Hours

K-2 720 20 4

Grades 3-6 900 25 5

Grades 7-8 900-1,080 25-30 5-6

Students in grades 9-12 are responsible for accessing daily assignments and their calendar when they begin each of their courses. Daily assignments are provided by teachers through the Learning Management System. Daily assignments specify the expected activities that should be submitted within an appropriate time period to complete the course in the time allotted. Students

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should log in to each course daily during the academic week. Students can expect to spend 60-90 minutes per course, per day (more for Honors and AP courses).

Truancy and Inactivity

Definition of Truancy

For students to be successful at K12 International Academy, they need to be fully engaged in learning. We define truancy when a student is inactive for 10 or more days in their course(s); no log-in data, not completing lessons and assessments, not responding to contact attempts, and/or not taking attendance if a full-time student. This could manifest in multiple ways, including, but not limited to:

 Failure to make required classroom discussion posts

 Failure to complete lessons or assignments as posted in daily schedule

 Failure to communicate with teachers and other K12 International Academy staff  Failure to log in or failure to work within the window once logged in

Definition of Inactivity

A student is considered inactive in an individual course if he/she has spent less than 1 hour logged into the course over 10 consecutive school days OR less than 2 hours for 20

consecutive school days. Inactivity may occur in one or all courses, and a student can be withdrawn from one or more courses due to insufficient online activity and/or failure to submit or complete required class work. This inactivity could manifest in multiple ways. In order to remain active in each course, a student must:

 Make required classroom discussion posts

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Complete lessons or assignments as posted in daily schedule

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Communicate with teachers and other K12 International Academy staff

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Log in and submit work within the window once logged in

If a student exhibits signs of truancy, the teacher and/or Academic Coach will make multiple attempts to reach out to the student and Learning Coach. If the student and/or Learning Coach are still unresponsive, an official truancy warning letter will be sent. If the student and/or

Learning Coach do not respond to this letter, a final truancy letter will be sent, and the student will be administratively withdrawn from all courses and the program. Students who are

administratively withdrawn for truancy will not be eligible for a tuition refund, nor will future payment obligations for the term be suspended. Students withdrawn for truancy or other

administrative reasons will receive W’s on their transcript in all the courses they were enrolled in at the time of withdrawal.

Illness/Extended Inability to Participate

If a student is going to be out (unable to log in) for a period of 3 or more days, their teacher (K-5) or Academic Coach (6-12) must be contacted in advance to report the expected absence. It is the responsibility of the student and Learning Coach to make arrangements with the

teacher(s) regarding missed assignments. Students should, whenever possible, work ahead before a planned absence rather than falling behind and having to catch up. Scheduled school work will not be waived.

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COURSE COMPLETION

Assignment Due Dates: Upper School (9-12)

Students taking Upper School courses should view the course calendar for a list of lessons and assignments required each day for each course. It is important that students adhere to the course schedule indicated in the course calendar.

Assignments during the week must be submitted no later than that following Sunday at 11:59 pm (Eastern Time). It is highly recommended that students submit work on the actual due date. Staying on schedule is important to facilitate a collaborative learning environment for all

students in each course. If a student cannot adhere to this schedule, they should familiarize themselves with and be mindful of the Late Work Policy.

Late Work Submission: Upper School (9-12)

It is the student’s responsibility to access and complete daily assignments as outlined in each course calendar. Due dates for assignments are posted in each course calendar to ensure students are informed of appropriate pacing. There will be a posted “last day to submit work” for each course according to the student’s term start date; no assignments will be accepted after 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) that day.

Working ahead is perfectly acceptable and preferred if a student is going to miss any days. A student is required to inform his or her teacher(s) and Academic Coach of their travel plans before a trip occurs. Special exceptions will not be considered for students who do not communicate their travel plans to school staff.

Late Work Policy

 Computer-Scored (CS) Assessments and Teacher-Graded Assignments (TGA) must be completed and submitted no later than 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the Sunday after the posted due date.

 Temporary zeroes are entered as grades for every assignment not received by the Sunday deadline. The temporary zeroes will be calculated into the overall course scores.  Students are permitted to complete CS Assessments after the Sunday deadline and up

to “the last day to submit work” for the term. Thereafter, the temporary zeroes already entered for all CS Assessments not received become permanent and are calculated into the final course score.

 Students are permitted to complete TGAs up to 4 weeks after the Sunday deadline. The new grade will then replace the temporary zero in the grade book. The four-week

allowance will not extend past the “the last day to submit work” for the term. Refer to the announcement on your course’s main page for “permanent zero” dates.

 TGAs received 4 weeks after the due date will not be accepted or graded unless prior arrangements have been requested. Thereafter, the temporary zeroes already entered for TGAs not received will become permanent. .

 Please note that assessments including both computer-graded questions and teacher-graded questions are considered TGAs.

Due-date extensions on assignments are permitted under some extenuating circumstances with advance approval from the Upper School Department Head. Extensions must be requested on a school day before the actual due date of the assignment.

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Course Acceleration Requests

Upper School courses were developed to be taught over a 90-day period. However, some students may choose to complete these courses more quickly. We allow students to request course accelerations when the student meets the following criteria:

 Must be in the course for a minimum of eight (8) weeks  Must be on pace with course assignments

 Must have a “C” average or better in all active courses (exceptions may be made for Partner Program students)

Students who wish to request a course acceleration must contact their Academic Coach for a Course Acceleration Request Form. Because our Lower and Middle School courses were designed to be self-paced, requesting a Course Acceleration for Lower and Middle School is not required or necessary.

Course Extension Requests

Students may find that they cannot finish their course in the allotted timeframe. In these cases, we allow students to request course extensions; however, these are reserved for those students who experience extenuating circumstances. Simply not keeping up with coursework over the course of a semester is NOT a valid reason to request a course extension. It is important to remember that to qualify for consideration, the adverse circumstances or events must be unforeseeable or unpreventable and sufficiently disruptive to have a significant adverse effect on the student’s academic performance or ability to complete assignments by the due date.

 Student must have been working in the course on a consistent basis

 Student must have a reasonable expectation of passing (>50% in the course)

 Student can be granted up to a maximum of 10 instructional days for an extension; all assignments and final exams the student is permitted to complete must be submitted on or before their extension end date

Circumstances or events that merit consideration may include:  Suffering a serious illness or injury

 The death or critical/significant illness of a close family member/dependent  A significant family crisis leading to acute stress

 A natural disaster or catastrophe  Moving

In order for a request to be considered, documentation of the circumstance or event is required (for example, a doctor’s note confirming serious illness). The Learning Coach and/or student must request an extension in writing in advance, on or before 2 weeks prior to the student’s term end date. All requests submitted after this time period must be approved by school administration. Students who wish to request a course extension must contact their Academic Coach for a Course Extension Request Form. All course extensions must be complete before a student can move into the next level of a course and any extension request for more than 10 days will require additional administrative approval. Despite the reason for the extension, extensions may involve extra fees. If your student is enrolling in 2 or more courses for the next semester, their term start date for these courses will be moved to the next available term.

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COURSE CHANGES REQUESTS

Full-Time Student Course Change Requests

Course changes in grades K-12 will be made on a case-by-case basis. Students wishing to change courses within the first 30 calendar days from their course start date may do so without academic penalty. After this time period, no course changes will be allowed. All course changes require the approval of K12 International Academy staff. In most cases, the student will be

placed in the next term start if the course is already in progress.

Part-Time Students Course Change Requests

Course changes for part-time students in grades K-12 are permitted in the first 30 calendar days. However, books and materials cannot be returned or refunded. Making course changes may result in the necessary purchase of additional books and materials at an additional cost to the student. In most cases, the student will be placed in the next term start if the course is already in progress. Part-time students can request a course drop or withdraw through a teacher (K-5) or an Academic Coach (6-12), but they must contact an enrollment consultant to add or purchase an additional course.

Course Add/Drop Period

In order to maintain an ideal course load, students are permitted to add/drop courses from their current course load during the add/drop period. After the add/drop time period, no courses may be added to or dropped from a student’s course load.

After the add/drop period any course changes become subject to the course withdrawal policy. Credit will not be granted for dropped courses and will not be calculated into the student’s GPA.

Course Withdrawals

After the course add/drop period, all course changes become subject to course withdrawal procedures. (See the table below for specific information regarding time period, financial and grade implications.) Course withdrawals are also subject to the conditions below:

Credit will not be granted for withdrawn courses and will not be calculated into the student’s GPA. The gradebook will reflect zeroes for any unfinished work at the time of the course drop and will be calculated into the final grade.

For Lower and Middle School, this will appear as a comment on their report card and “W” in the grade table, while for Upper School students, it will show as a “WP” or “WF” on the transcript.

Request Record Implication

Course Add/Drop* N/A – No Grade Implication

Course Withdrawal* WP = Withdrawal with a passing grade WF = Withdrawal with a failing grade

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Fall 2014 Term Start _Date

Last day to add/drop course Upper School Last day to request course withdrawal HS Term End Date LS/MS Last Day to request course withdrawal LS/MS Term End Date

Fall Term 1 8/6/2014 9/5/2014 10/31/2014 12/18/2014 4/8/2015 5/20/2015 Fall Term 2 8/20/2014 9/19/2014 11/17/2014 1/14/2015 4/22/2015 6/4/2015 Fall Term 3 9/3/2014 10/3/2014 12/3/2014 1/28/2015 5/5/2015 6/17/2015 Fall Term 4 9/17/2014 10/17/2014 12/17/2014 2/12/2015 5/19/2015 7/1/2015 Fall Term 5 10/8/2014 11/7/2014 1/21/2015 3/6/2015 6/10/2015 7/23/2015 Fall Term 6 10/29/2014 11/28/2014 2/10/2015 3/26/2015 6/29/2015 8/11/2015

Spring 2015 Term Start _Date

Last day to add/drop course Upper School Last day to request course withdrawal HS Term End Date LS/MS Last Day to request course withdrawal LS/MS Term End Date

Spring Term 1 1/7/2015 2/6/2015 4/14/2015 5/27/2015 8/20/2015 10/5/2015 Spring Term 2 1/21/2015 2/20/2015 4/27/2015 6/9/2015 9/2/2015 10/20/2015 Spring Term 3 2/4/2015 3/6/2015 5/11/2015 6/23/2015 9/17/2015 11/3/2015 Spring Term 4 2/18/2015 3/20/2015 5/21/2015 7/6/2015 9/30/2015 11/16/2015 Spring Term 5 3/11/2015 4/10/2015 6/12/2015 7/27/2015 10/23/2015 12/10/2015 Spring Term 6 4/8/2015 5/8/2015 7/1/2015 8/13/2015 11/12/2015 1/8/2016

REPORT CARDS

Lower and Middle School

Formal report cards will be issued to students twice per school year: at mid-term (90 school days) and year-end (180 school days). Students who withdraw during the school year will be issued a withdrawal report that can be used for enrolling in a future school. While official report cards will be issued twice a year, students and their Learning Coach have continued access to the OLS displaying current progress and attendance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the period of their term. Learning Coaches and students should also connect with their homeroom teacher or Middle School Academic Coach if more information is desired.

Upper School

One of the many features afforded by the school’s online learning platform is a current report of a student’s academic progress and attendance information. A Learning Coach may log in to the system at any time and view this information. If a Learning Coach wishes to have a printed version of academic and attendance information, he/she may print a copy of the progress assessment screen from the student’s online account. An unofficial transcript will be issued at the end of each semester.

While unofficial transcripts will be issued at the end of each semester, students and Learning Coaches have access to their grades 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Grades can be found in the Learning Management System for the duration of the semester.

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Official transcripts can be ordered using the eScrip service. For more information, please contact the K12 International Academy Registrar at [email protected].

EARNING COURSE CREDIT

Course Credit

Upper School credit, for most courses, is earned on a semester basis. In order for students to move to the next course level, full course credit must be earned in the previous semester and in the prerequisite course. Within a course, students cannot be exempted from individual

assignments or tests, nor can K12 International Academy teachers change or delete lessons for students.

Grade Appeals

Grade appeals must be submitted in writing to the Registrar’s Office within 30 days of a term end date. Reviews will be conducted internally among academic staff/administration and the Registrar’s Office. A grade may only be disputed for the following reasons:

 The grade was issued in error. This includes situations where there was a miscalculation of grade points that resulted in a lower grade for the appealing student. The student must clearly demonstrate the miscalculation. It also includes situations such as missing records, mistaken grade entries, and the like.

 The student has documentation that he or she received a lower grade than another student for the same academic work at the same level of competency.

 The student has documentation that he or she previously received a higher grade on a similar assignment at the same level of competency.

At least 10 business days are required for staff to review a grade appeal request and issue an official decision. Appeal requests are permitted once per student per term, and all decisions are final. Grade appeals can be submitted to [email protected] or faxed to 866.539.8631.

Course Failure and Repeat Credit

Students are permitted to retake failed courses or courses in which a D has been earned. Failed courses will be recorded as an F on the student’s transcript, and a zero quality point will be computed for the course in determining the GPA. Courses required for graduation must be retaken and passed.

Grade replacement for D or F grades is permitted under these circumstances:

 Student must have earned a D or an F; no grade replacement for anything higher than a D grade is permitted

 The course is offered, and the student enrolls in the identical course (course name and course number)

 Enrollment in the identical course occurs in the next consecutive term Other considerations regarding the grade replacement policy:

 All course attempts will be recorded on the transcript.  No grade replacement offered during summer school

 No grade replacement is offered for courses in which a W grade was issued

Where the identical course is not available for any reason (for example, the identical course number may no longer be offered or is not available in the consecutive term) a student will not be permitted to utilize grade replacement.

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After a student utilizes grade replacement, only the higher of the two grades earned for a course will be awarded credit and quality points. The course with the lower of the two grades earned will still appear on the transcript, but will not be awarded credit or be factored into quality points.

Credit Recovery

Upper School students may take credit recovery courses only if they have previously taken and failed the course(s). Original credit and credit recovery courses will be listed on the transcript. Grade point average (GPA) is based on the total number of courses taken.

GPA AND CLASS RANK

Grade Point Average

GPAs are determined by dividing the number of quality points earned by the number of credits received. GPAs are only determined on a semester basis. The cumulative (composite) GPA is determined using the semester averages of all Upper School courses taken with K12

International Academy.

Determining Class Rank

We do not automatically compute class rank. If a class rank is required by legislation or is needed for scholarship eligibility, then students may request their class rank from the registrar. Class rank calculation will be completed within one week of the request. Students will need to make their request early enough to allow us to prepare it to meet students’ deadlines. Class rank will be calculated only using courses taken at K12 International Academy, and the student must have been enrolled for at least two consecutive terms on a full-time basis.

GRADE LEVEL ASSIGNMENT AND PROMOTION

During enrollment, a full-time student’s grade level is assigned based on age and/or prior course completion and is evaluated by the registrar for final consideration at the end of each term. The Registrar’s Office reserves the right to request and review all student academic records and any other items pertinent to making an informed grade level and promotion decision. The Registrar Office also reserves the right to move grade levels based on the below allocation of credits. Upper School grade level assignment is evaluated at the end of every term for full-time students. At the Upper School level, grade level assignment is based on the following accumulation of credits per grade level.

Grade Level Earned Credits

12 18 cumulative credits

Lower and Middle School-level promotion is evaluated at the end of the academic year (based on term start/end date). Full-time students in grades K-8, mid-year course promotion requests can be submitted to the Homeroom Teacher or Middle School Academic Coach in writing up to eight (8) weeks before the student’s year- end date. Requests must be approved by K12

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teachers, submission of work samples, and attendance all are taken into account when considering the request. K12 International Academy advises Learning Coaches to maintain samples of student work to assist teachers with the decision to advance a student to the next course level (in addition to the required work samples that must be submitted to the teacher).

PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL

A program withdrawal from K12 International Academy refers to discontinuing the program prior to the completion of the semester or year in which the student is enrolled. Students can

withdraw from the program at any time but will be subject to the course add/drop and withdraw policy and payment and refund terms policy outlined in this handbook. Learning Coaches of students who are withdrawing from K12 International Academy must contact their Homeroom Teacher (K-5) or Academic Coach (6-12) and notify him/her of their desire to withdraw in writing. Learning coaches will be asked to complete an exit interview with their assigned Homeroom Teacher (K-5) or Academic Coach (6-12) prior to the withdrawal request being processed.

REQUESTING SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS

Official transcripts can be ordered using the eScrip service. For more information on setting up an account or placing an order, please view the Request of Official Transcript process

information.

Record Hold Policy

Student registration may be declined and student records, including but not limited to report cards, transcripts and diplomas, withheld for the following reasons:

 Breach of Financial Agreement

o Results in unpaid tuition balances  Insufficient Compliance

o Compliance items are incomplete or not official

Learning Coaches are informed of financial obligations while enrolled through the K12 International Academy by the Billing Department.

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SECTION 5: STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

K12 strives to maintain a positive learning environment where students, families, teachers, and staff are treated with respect and where they respect the personal rights and property of others. All staff members are expected to meet key standards of work performance: achieving

committed goals, meeting deadlines, having a positive effect on others, and continuously seeking ways to enhance and improve the school. Students and families are expected to contribute likewise to create the most effective educational environment possible.

Students enrolled in K12 International Academy should be aware of the following guidelines and expectations. These expectations are not limited to interactions among students.

Communication and interaction with faculty and staff should also be governed by this code of conduct. This code of conduct is applicable to the online school environment as well as for any on-site/in-person school events. Any activity that is not listed here that violates local or country laws is considered a violation of the Student Code of Conduct and Terms of Use.

Failure to follow these guidelines could result in the following:

 A grade of zero points for the specific activity, assignment, or exam which violates the Code of Conduct.

 Failure of the course or courses in question.

 Removal of student access to K12 International Academy instructional computing resources, which could result in the student’s inability to complete learning activities  Suspension or expulsion from K12 International Academy and loss of paid tuition  Involvement with law enforcement agencies and possible legal action

Honor Code

The K12 International Academy Honor Code is found within the K12 International Academy Orientation Course (ORN) to be completed by each student.

Inappropriate Behavior

K12 International Academy is committed to maintaining a learning environment that is free from inappropriate behavior and harassment. Inappropriate behavior includes the following:

 Insults or attacks of any kind against another person.  Use of obscene, degrading, or profane language.

 Harassment, continually posting unwelcomed messages to another person, or use of threats.

 Posting material that is obscene or defamatory or that is intended to annoy, harass, or intimidate another person. This includes distributing spam mail, chain e-mail, viruses, or other intentionally destructive content.

 Knowingly and intentionally reporting or giving false or misleading information, either oral or written, which may injure another person’s character or reputation or disrupt the orderly process of the school.

 Intentionally destroying, damaging, defacing, or stealing records or property (whether physical or electronic) owned by the school or school staff

 Exhibiting lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior and/or activity, either in person or online.  Exchanging personal information between students such as but not limited to email

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 Possession, sale, distribution, or use of controlled substances, including alcohol at any school-sponsored event. Students traveling abroad are required to adhere to this policy regardless of local regulations.

 Possession of knives, firearms, lighters, explosives, or any other object used or construed as a weapon at school events.

 Any conduct that disrupts the education process.

Harassment

Conduct that interferes with an individual’s academic or work performance or that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment is prohibited. This may come in many forms and include spam (unsolicited emails not pertaining to the course), threatening communications, and offensive communication or interactions of any kind. The school does not tolerate harassment or bullying of individuals based on their age, race, creed, mental disability, nationality, physical disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or on the basis of any other condition or

characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Harassment or bullying of any member of the school’s community is considered serious misconduct and will be subject to strong

disciplinary action including expulsion.

Bullying

Bullying is defined as a person who willfully and repeatedly exercises power or control over another with hostile or malicious intent (i.e., repeated oppression, physical or psychological, of a less powerful individual by a more powerful individual or group). Acts of bullying can be

physical, verbal, and/or psychological and are in violation of the school’s Standards of Conduct.  Verbal: taunting, making fun of, malicious teasing, insulting, name-calling, making

threats

 Psychological: spreading rumors, manipulating social relationships, coercion, or engaging in social exclusion/shunning, extortion, or intimidation

 Physical: hitting, kicking, spitting, pushing, pulling, taking and/or damaging personal belongings or extorting money, blocking or impeding student movement, unwelcomed physical contact

K12 International Academy encourages the individual to escalate harassment or bullying

incidents to their teacher or Academic Coach. However, the student is encouraged to go directly to the Head of School if discussing harassment with the teacher or Academic Coach is believed unsuitable. The school will take immediate action to investigate complaints of harassment and will take steps to stop it and prevent it from occurring in the future. Witnesses to harassment or bullying are responsible to report the behavior immediately to a faculty member or administrator. The school will follow up with all families involved in a case of harassment, and all

consequences will be recorded in administrative files.

Off-Campus Behavior

Students are expected to be responsible representatives of the school at all times, whether online, at an in-person school event, or “off-campus” – meaning outside of school activities. Adverse behavior that affects the school’s community or reputation may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. K12 International Academy reserves the right to address in conference students and their families whose off-campus interactions have impacted the on-campus community.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY

All work submitted is assumed to have been completed only by the individual student. Students are responsible for observing the standards on plagiarism, cheating, and properly crediting all

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International Academy

STUDENT AND PARENT HANDBOOK

SCHOOL YEAR 2014 - 2015

Table of Contents

SECTION 1: WELCOME AND SCHOOL OVERVIEW

Welcome to K

International Academy

The K

International Academy Mission Statement

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International Academy School Values and Commitments

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International Academy and K

Inc.

SECTION 2: ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Academic and Holiday Calendar

Term Completion

SECTION 3: GETTING STARTED WITH K

INTERNATIONAL

ACADEMY

PROGRAM INFORMATION

COURSE SELECTION AND TRANSFER CREDIT

LEARNING COACH RESPONSIBILITIES

ROLE OF THE ACADEMIC COACH

ROLE OF THE TEACHER

STUDENT ONBOARDING PROGRAM

SECTION 4: ACADEMIC AND OPERATIONAL POLICIES

UPPER SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

GRADING SCALES

STANDARDIZED ASSESSMENT

PACING AND ATTENDANCE

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COURSE COMPLETION

Course Add/Drop Period

Course Withdrawals

REPORT CARDS

EARNING COURSE CREDIT

GPA AND CLASS RANK

GRADE LEVEL ASSIGNMENT AND PROMOTION

PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL

REQUESTING SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS

SECTION 5: STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY

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