ÀNIMO VENICE CHARTER

HIGH SCHOOL

Parent-Student Handbook

www.ÁnimoVenice.org

1) Ànimo Venice’s Promise

1. Mission Statement......................................................4

2. Means to Achieve Mission...............................................4

3. The “90/90/90” Goal..................................................6

2) Student Academic Expectations

1. Academic Integrity.....................................................7

2. General Academic Expectations..........................................7

3. Curriculum.............................................................9

4. Graduation Requirements................................................9

5. University Requirements................................................9

3) Parental Expectations

1. Volunteer Requirements................................................10

2. Student Homework Accountability.......................................10

3. Emergency Cards.......................................................10

4. Change of Address.....................................................10

5. Confidentiality Policy................................................10

6. Non-Discrimination Policy.............................................10

7. Lost and Found........................................................10

8. Text Books............................................................10

9. Bills.................................................................10

4) Rewards

1. Wall of Fame..........................................................11

2. Electives.............................................................11

3. Award Assemblies......................................................11

4. Miscellaneous Activities..............................................11

5. Promotion of the Month................................................11

6. Extra-Curricular Activity Eligibility.................................11

5) Conduct and Behavior Code

1. Harassment Policy.....................................................12

2. Discipline Policy.....................................................13

3. Probation/Expulsion...................................................14

4. Smoking on Campus.....................................................15

5. Green Dot Public Schools Drug/Alcohol Policy..........................15

6. Green Dot Public Schools Gang Policy..................................15

7. Child Abuse Reporting.................................................15

8. Bus Rules.............................................................16

6) School Policies and Procedures

1. Admission Policy......................................................17

2. Returning Student Policy..............................................17

3. Dressing and Grooming Regulations.....................................17

4. Free Dress Days.......................................................18

5. Dressing for Extra-Curricular Activities..............................19

6. Miscellaneous and Personal Belongings.................................19

7. Attendance Policies...................................................19

8. Closed Campus.........................................................21

9. Visitor Policy........................................................21

10. ASB Cards.............................................................21

11. Computer Usage Policy.................................................21

12. Work Permits..........................................................22

7) Health and Nutrition Policies

1. Food Services.........................................................23

2. Health Services.......................................................23

3. Injury or Illness.....................................................23

4. Medication............................................................23

8) APPENDIX A: Consequence Flow Chart

9) APPENDIX B: Discipline Rubric

10) Parent/Student Sign-Off Sheet

*The Principal of Ánimo Venice Charter High School reserves the right to amend any part of this handbook at his discretion.

Ánimo Venice Charter High School recognizes that the parent is the primary educator of the student. Therefore, it is important to recognize that a similarity of school and parent attitudes and expectations is necessary for a student to enjoy success in our school environment. This handbook has been prepared to assist our school families and clarify school policies and procedures. Parents are expected to become familiar with its contents and be supportive of all school policies.

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MISSION

The mission of Ánimo Venice Charter High School is to prepare students for college, leadership, and life through innovative instruction, a rigorous curriculum, and the use of technology. At Ánimo Venice, we are committed to the education, and social and economic success of students who historically are unlikely to attend and excel at an institution of higher learning. We aim to achieve our mission by creating a student-centered environment that unifies the efforts of family, community, and school to foster life-long learning, cross-cultural competency, social responsibility, and academic excellence.

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Means to Achieve Mission

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