Student Leadership Academy of Venice, Florida

Student Leadership Academy School Policies 2010-2011 School Year
Prohibited Items	iPods, MP3 Players, Hand-Held Games, iPads, and laptops or any other electronic devices are not allowed at school at any time. Cell phones are to be turned off and in the student’s book bag at all times. Student Leadership Academy is not responsible for the loss or damage to any of these items that are brought to school. The penalty for not following this rule is as follows: 1st infraction-the electronic device/phone will be taken away until the end of the day; 2nd infraction-parent will be called to pick up the device; 3rd infraction-student will be assigned an in school suspension.
Arrival Procedures	When students arrive on campus, they are to wait in the cafeteria until dismissed by a teacher. At that time they are to report directly to their first period class. The first bell rings at 7:30AM., and the final bell rings at 7:35AM, at which time all students are expected to be in their seats in their first period class, ready to learn. Students arriving after 7:35 will be considered late and appropriate action will be taken.
Dismissal	Bus riders are dismissed at 2:00PM. Car riders are dismissed at 2:10PM. Walkers are dismissed once the car line traffic thins out. All students need to be picked up by 2:20PM.
Attendance	In order for children to reach their highest potential, it is essential that they attend school. Absences are recorded as either excused or unexcused. In order for an absence to be excused, a note must be completed by the parent/guardian and turned in to the front office within three days of the absence.
Makeup Work	Makeup work will be due after the same number of days missed. For example, if a student misses three school days, the student has three school days to make up the work. It is the student’s responsibility to follow the appropriate procedure to gather their makeup work, and if necessary, schedule time to make up missed tests and quizzes.
Transportation	Transportation arrangements need to be made in advance prior to the start of the school day. To obtain a bus pass, students must provide written permission from both students’ parents. No exceptions!
Telephone Calls	Telephone calls made home are to be made only through the front office or the clinic. Students are not allowed to use cell phones to call or text home.
Health Information	Please fill out the HEALTH EMERGENCY CARDS and the HEALTH HISTORY SHEETS that are given out at the beginning of school. They contain important information which will be needed should your child have an injury or medical emergency while in school. The school needs to be able to contact you. It is very important that you notify school if any of your information changes. Please note that if students will be taking medication during the school year, they will need to have a MEDICATION TREATMENT AUTHORIZATION FORM signed by a doctor, which can be picked up in the clinic. The medication needs to be in a prescription bottle that matches the form or, if the medication is over-the-counter, it needs to be in an unopened bottle. This includes Tylenol, etc. Parents need to bring these items to the clinic and sign the forms. If a student will be carrying an inhaler, the same form will need to be on file in the clinic. Please note that if students will be taking medication during the school year, they will need to have a MEDICATION TREATMENT AUTHORIZATION FORM signed by a doctor which can be picked up in the clinic. The medication needs to be in a prescription bottle that matches the form or, if the medication is over-the-counter, it needs to be in an unopened bottle. This includes Tylenol, etc. Parents need to bring these items to the clinic and sign the forms. If a student will be carrying a medication such as an inhaler, the same form will need to be on file in the clinic. If a student will be going on a field trip and will be taking medication, the School Board has a policy in place. The Medication Administration Form needs to be sent on the trip, along with the medication in the prescription bottle or in the unopened container. Medication needs to be brought to the clinic at least a week prior to the field trip.
Beverages	In an effort to keep our school clean, only clear water will be allowed in the classrooms. Students are not allowed to drink coffee, soda, energy drinks or colored beverages in any classroom or in the cafeteria.
Lunch Money	Checks for lunch money must be made out to VHS-FNS. You can also pay online at MyLunchMoney.com
Visitors	All visitors MUST present their driver’s license and sign in at the front desk prior to entering school.
Harassment	SLA has always discouraged harassment. However, in light of HB 669, the Jeffrey Johnson Stand Up For All Students Act, we have implemented an ABSOLUTE ZERO TOLERANCE policy for any form of harassment. This law prohibits bullying or harassment, including cyber bullying, of any public K-12 student or employee.
Service Hours	Students are required to complete an average of five (5) hours of volunteer service per month; 20 hours must be performed and reported by December 31st. Parents (or a family member) are required to volunteer an average of 2 hours per month at the school. Attending Parent Council Meetings, bringing baked goods for the Friday Bake Sales, etc. count toward this requirement. Parents with more than one child at SLA should volunteer an additional hour each month for each additional child (i.e. 2 children = 3 hours). Parents must complete at least 10 hours by December 31st. All hours must be turned in at school on a monthly basis by the 5th of the next month to be counted. (For example, January’s hours need to be turned in by February 5th.) Hours turned in after due date will not be accepted. Hours are to be turned into the FRONT OFFICE.