MISSION STATEMENT

“East Wake Academy strives to establish and maintain the highest quality education for its students.”

Goals for achieving this mission statement are:

· Improve all student learning and achievement.

· Increase learning opportunities for all students with an emphasis on effective and expanded learning experiences for students identified as “at risk”.

· Achieve these goals in a way that can be replicated by other public schools.

· Encourage the use of diverse and innovative teaching methods and strategies.

· Create new professional opportunities for teachers including the opportunity to be responsible for the learning program and have control of financial resources needed for that purpose.

· Provide for the school governance by parents and teachers including curriculum thrust, financial control and policy development.

· Provide a school climate that maximizes both student and teacher performance.

· Provide a school that is responsible to social needs by opening at 6:30 am and closing at 6:00 pm to accommodate the needs of working parents.

· Support teacher professionalism with a well equipped, well supplied work place.

· Provide a school where administrative costs are much lower than public schools.

· Establish productive parental involvement.

· Provide real coordinated team teaching.

· Provide foreign language instruction.

In achieving the MISSION, East Wake Academy is guided by the following beliefs:

· Every child is capable of learning.

· Our staff is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success.

· Each member of our staff is responsible and accountable for excellence in providing quality learning for our students.

· The allotted minutes of our school’s instructional day must be protected for academic learning time.

· With the support of teacher, parents, and community members our students will reach their highest potential.

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THE SCHOOL DAY

School Hours:

Office 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Faculty/Staff 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Students Grades K - 4 8:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

SCHOOL SAFETY

East Wake Academy is a school dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment.  All visitors are to report to the main lobby in Building 1.  Only parents and immediate family are allowed on campus during the school day. No other visitors will be allowed on campus, without prior approval.  This includes lunch and after school. Any visitor not wearing a school visitor badge will be considered a trespasser.  This policy will be enforced with no exceptions.

BEFORE SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Any student that arrives on the school campus prior to the official opening must stay outside of the buildings until 7:45 a.m.  If it is necessary for you to bring your child before the normal school day, please seek before school care services.

The time between 7:30 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. is Teacher preparation time! (No students are to be admitted into the classrooms at this time!)

TARDIES

Students are expected to report to school and to all classes on time.  A student shall be seated at his/her desk at the time appointed or the student will be recorded as tardy for that particular class.  All students who are late should go by the school’s main office to sign in and get a tardy slip.

It is just as important that students be on time to school as present.  When a student is late for school, they are missing valuable instructional time.  The same reasons are excused for being tardy to school as for being absent. 

 CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES

When it is necessary for a student to leave before the end of the school day, the parent or guardian must sign the student out from the main office.  Teachers will not be able to release a student unless they are presented with a Student Early Release Pass signed by a school official.  Your child is expected to stay at school until dismissal time unless there is an emergency or a doctor/dentist appointment.

 COURT ORDERS

If a child is only to be picked up by a custodial parent or guardian, a copy of the court order must be on file in the school office.

Dismissal

State law requires that our students be in class a certain number of hours per day. Students in grades K-4 will be dismissed at 2:45pm. Grades 5-12 will be dismissed at 3:00pm. Students in Kindergarten through fifth grade will leave class at 2:45pm, and should be picked up by 3:15pm. Students from sixth through twelfth grades will leave class at 3:00pm, and should be picked up by 3:30pm. If a student has not departed from the school grounds by 3:30 pm the student will be sent to after-care and the parents will be charged a nominal drop-off fee. Written permission from the parent or guardian must be provided in order for a child to leave campus with anyone who is not listed on the student release form.

Lunch

Most days students will eat lunch in their classroom. On occasion the school offers an opportunity for the students to purchase hot lunch. Further information will be sent home with students. While most classrooms have a microwave, please do not send items that require a lot of time to cook. Lunch time is limited and there may be many  students who need to use the microwave.

¨ Students are expected to bring their own lunch.

¨ Each student is responsible for leaving his or her area neat and clean.

¨ Parents will be contacted if a student has forgotten their lunch.

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ATTENDANCE

Students who have unexcused absences from a class for more than 10 days in a semester or 20 days during a year shall not receive credit for the semester or year where applicable.

In the event of absence it is the responsibility of the student to bring a note signed by the parent or guardian citing the reason for such absence to the homeroom teacher.  All absences not accompanied by a note will be recorded as an unexcused absence.

GENERAL RULES:

¨ Absence due to participation in school sponsored and approved events will not count towards the allowable days absent (This includes In-School Suspension).

¨ Students must be in attendance until 11:45 a.m. in order to be counted present.  In all grades, absences will be counted daily.  Attendance is required in ½ of a student's scheduled classes to be counted present.  However, work missed in those classes is strictly the responsibility of the student and not the teacher.

¨ Absences accumulated by students at other schools and in other systems will be counted when the student transfers to East Wake Academy.

¨ In the event of an excused absence, a student will be allowed to make-up work without receiving penalties to their grades.  The make-up time will be a maximum of 5 days from the day of the students return to school.

¨ Students in grades K-54will have make-up work arranged at the direction of the Teacher.

¨ A student leaving during the day is to be signed out of the main office by the person picking him or her up.

¨ Attendance is an essential part of the learning process.  Students should be in school no less than 160 of the 180 school days.  Even if the child has excused absences, they still count against perfect attendance and the allotted days required by the North Carolina Compulsory Attendance Law.

LAWFUL ABSENCES

It is the student's responsibility to obtain from all teachers their missed assignments.  They have five (5) days to make -up the work missed.  A grade of zero (0) will be given for any work not completed during the make-up period.

LAWFUL ABSENCE (CODE 1)

¨ Illness or injury (The school may request a doctor's statement and/or satisfactory evidence of the reason for the absence).

¨  Isolation ordered by the State Board of Health.

¨ Death in the immediate family.

¨ Emergency medical or dental appointments or such appointments with prior approval by the Administration or designee.  (It is expected that if at all possible, these appointments should be made after school hours).

¨ Court or administrative proceedings if the child is a party or subpoenaed witness.

¨ Religious observance when the family religious tenets require or suggest the observance of a religious event.

¨ Educational opportunity when permission is obtained in advance from the Administration and Teacher(s) and when it is demonstrated that the purpose of the absence is to take advantage of a valid educational opportunity such as travel.

Upon return to the school setting, the student involved in this educational opportunity shall present a log of activities.  This log shall be accompanied by a written report explaining what insight or perspective they have gained by this trip.  This shall be turned in for approval within five days of return to school.

(If Log and report are not turned in, this will result in absences being coded unlawful).

UNLAWFUL ABSENCES (CODE 2)

An absence with or without parental permission which does not come under one of the excused absence categories.

¨ Examples: Hair appointment, Oversleeping, Car Trouble, Shopping, Traffic, etc.

(Reasons not limited to those listed above)

¨ Any absence not classified as excused in Code 1.

¨ Any absence listed in Code 1 for which proper and timely notification is not furnished to the Administration.

¨ Tardies and early dismissals shall be handled as absences.

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NOTIFICATION TO PARENTS OF NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE

GENERAL COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE LAW

The parent, guardian or custodian of a student shall notify East Wake Academy of the reason for each known absence of the child, in accordance with East Wake Academy policy.

Whenever a student has accumulated three unlawful absences in a school year, the Administrator shall notify the parent, guardian or custodian of his or her child’s absences.  After not more than six unlawful absences, the Administrator shall notify the parent, guardian or custodian by mail that he or she may be in violation of the Compulsory Attendance Law and may be prosecuted if the absences cannot be justified under the established attendance policies of the State of North Carolina and East Wake Academy.

After ten accumulated unlawful absences in a school year, the Administration shall review any report or investigation prepared under G.S. 115C-381 and shall confer with the student and his/her parent, guardian, or custodian if possible, to determine whether the parent, guardian or custodian has received previous notification and made a good faith effort to comply with the law.  If the custodian has not, the Administration shall notify the State District Attorney.  After ten accumulated absences the student may be asked to withdraw from East Wake Academy due to violation of the Student/Parent Agreement to attend school., in lieu of legal action. The student/parent may appeal this decision in writing to the board within three days of said decision.

If the Administration determines that the parent, guardian or custodian has not made a good faith effort to comply with the law, the Administration may file a complaint with the juvenile intake counselor under Chapter 7B of the General Statutes that the student is habitually absent from school.

Evidence showing that the parent, guardian or custodian of the student was notified of ten accumulated absences which cannot be justified by established policies of East Wake Academy shall constitute a prima facie case that student’s parent, guardian or custodian is responsible for the absences.

Any parent, guardian or other person violating the provisions of the Attendance Law shall be guilty of a Class 3 Misdemeanor.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Students will receive instruction in the four main academic subjects of Language Arts / Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies.  Students will also receive the opportunity to participate in Physical Education, Art, Music, Computer Technology and Foreign Languages.  The curriculum at East Wake Academy is an integration of the North Carolina State Standard Course of Study (Grade K - 12) and approved outside sources from teachers, staff, and community.

REPORT CARDS

Students will receive a report card every nine weeks. Parents are asked to read report cards carefully, note teachers’ comments, make any additional comments, sign and return the report card to the teacher within five (5) days of receipt.  If there are any concerns, parents are urged to request a conference with the teacher (s) to discuss the student’s performance.

HONOR ROLL

At the end of each marking period, the teachers compile the names of students qualifying for the Honor Roll in Grades 2-12. In-school recognition of student achievement will be left to the discretion of the teachers in Grades K-1.

· “A” HONOR ROLL-All A’s on academic subjects (i.e. Math, Language Arts, etc.) and all S’s on non-academic subjects with the exception of handwriting.

· “AB” HONOR ROLL-A combination of A’s and B’s or higher on academic subjects  (See above).

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Progress Reports

Progress reports are sent home on a regular basis to keep parents aware of the academic performance of their child. Parents and teachers are encouraged to devise a plan to ensure the students success at East Wake Academy.

PROMOTION/RETENTION REQUIREMENTS

All students must be evaluated as completely as possible before a decision on promotion or retention is reached.  The primary information used will include:

¨ Achievement levels;

¨ Standardized test scores; (State Mandated, Psychological Tests, etc.)

¨ Ability;

¨ Maturity (social, emotional, and physical) ;

¨ Grades;

¨ Subjects mastered;

¨ Reading level completed;

¨ Rate of absenteeism;

¨ Home environment;

¨ Traits of exceptionality; and

¨ Observations by trained personnel, etc.

The staff is expected to place students at the grade level best suited to them academically, socially, and emotionally. Parents will be notified as soon as possible if their child is in danger of being retained. The Administration will direct and assist teachers in their evaluation and approve grade assignments in order to ensure uniformity of evaluation standards. While the parents will be involved in the placement of their child, the final decision as provided by law will rest with the Administration.

TWENTY-ONE DAY FAILURE POLICY

A student who is absent a total of twenty-one days per school year for reasons defined as lawful or unlawful (excused or unexcused) shall automatically fail the work in that class for the school year.  If a student accumulates twenty-one or more days, some of which fall within the lawful category, he or she must appeal in writing to the Administration for a ruling.

STUDENT PROMOTION STANDARDS POLICY

REQUIREMENTS FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE

1) Students must pass three of the four core subjects and one-half of the remaining courses.

2) Third through Fifth grade students must achieve a minimum Level 3 proficiency on End-of-Grade tests in Mathematics and Reading.  Fifth grade students not scoring a Level 2.5 proficiency on the Writing test taken in the fourth grade must retake the test after receiving appropriate intervention.

3)   The East Wake Academy Board will implement an appellate process for students with passing grades and who have met local promotional standards, but did not score at Level 3 or above on the End-of- Grade Reading and Mathematics tests.

HOMEWORK—Homework shall be a part of the instructional experiences of each student.  Homework is a purposeful continuation or extension of the instructional program to be accomplished by the student outside the regular classroom setting.  Homework is assigned for the following reasons:

¨ Reinforcement

¨ Enrichment

¨ Completion/Continuation

¨ Review

COMBINATION GRADES

When combination grades are necessary, the Administration and Board of Directors shall work out the best possible teaching situation, at the same time assuring nondiscriminatory assignments.

ACADEMIC PROBATION

Academic Probation is to be defined as below average or failing performance in course work for a minimum of one nine week grading period.  Academic Probation is a tool with which parents, students, teachers, and administration will work together to enable the student to be academically successful at East Wake Academy. This tool requires that all involved meet responsibilities.  All students in all grades Kindergarten through 12^th grade are subject to and expected to meet acceptable academic performance levels.

Students placed on Academic Probation may be subject to parental conferencing, restrictions placed on extracurricular activities, loss of privileges, and/or disciplinary actions. Incentives can be used as a positive means to motivate and reward students towards removal from Academic Probation. These incentives may be used at the discretion of the teachers and parents. Incentives may include, but not be limited to, prizes, rewards, and recognitions, dress down passes, parties, and Academic Improvement/Honor Rolls. Restrictions may be used as punitive results of being on Academic Probation. Restrictions may include, but not be limited to, loss of: extracurricular activities, off-campus lunch, driving to school, and after-school clubs.

Parents of students whose academic performance places them on Academic Probation will receive a letter stating such and requesting a conference within an acceptable amount of time, not to exceed two school weeks. Continued Academic Probation for more than two consecutive nine week grading periods may require parent /student/teacher/administrative conference to determine continued enrollment at East Wake Academy. Failure of student or parent to fulfill responsibilities required by school for academic improvement, such as not attending tutorials, acceleration academies, or other offered assistance may lead to recommendation for non-acceptance of enrollment for the following school year. Students are responsible for completing assigned schoolwork in class and out of school assignments. Academic Probation due to failure to complete school assignments is subject to disciplinary action.

Retention at a grade level is not considered punitive. Academic Probation will only be considered in retention if the student is not deemed ready for the next grade level. Promotion to the next grade level should always be with the consideration of the student’s preparedness for the next grade level and the confidence of success.

Meeting any of the following criteria is grounds for placement on Academic Probation. (This list is not all-inclusive and is subject to administrative amendment.)

All grade levels (K-12^th)

               Low academic performance due to excessive absences

Elementary grades (K-4^th)

              One failing grade in a core subject

              More than two “below grade level” grades

              EOG Score Level 1 or 2

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THE MAIN OFFICE

The main office is an essential part of East Wake Academy. located in the K-4 Building  Students will not be permitted to enter the office without a note.  Students who arrive to school late will be allowed into the office to sign in.

PASSES—All students must have a written pass from an Administrator or Teacher to be out of the classroom.  This applies to any student who finds it necessary to exit to the outside areas.

Generic passes are not acceptable.  All passes must contain the following information written in ink: 

1) Name of the student

2) Destination

3) Time and Date

4) Signature of person issuing the pass

No student is to be out of the classroom without a properly filled out pass. Any student found out of the classroom without a pass is subject to disciplinary action.

TELEPHONE—Students will not be allowed to use the telephone unless the call pertains to an illness or emergency.  Students will not be able to use the telephone for making arrangements for after school, early dismissal, riding in a different vehicle, or any other personal business. 

STUDENT RECORDS AND RELEASE OF STUDENT INFORMATION

Cumulative folders are kept in the school office and access to these records is severely restricted.  No record or information from a record may be removed from the authorized location without permission from the Administration or designee. The purpose for such access may be granted and is restricted to legitimate educational and other legal needs.  The Cumulative Record should contain personal and family data, attendance reports and scholastic information (including grades and test data).

Each student’s official record also shall include notice of any suspension for a period of more than 10 days or of any expulsion under G.S. 115C-391 and the conduct for which the student was expelled.  The notice of suspension or expulsion shall be expunged from the record if the student:

1) Graduates from high school; or

2)   Is not expelled or suspended again during the two-year period commencing on the date of the student’s return to school after the expulsion or suspension.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) grants parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records.  They are:

The right to read, inspect, and copy any and all records, data and information maintained with respect to the student within 45 days of the day East Wake Academy receives the request for access.

The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate and misleading.  Parents or eligible students are asked to write the Headmaster, clearly identifying the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading.

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ENROLLMENT/WITHDRAWAL

Enrollment of New Students:

When a student enters East Wake Academy having previously been registered at another school at the beginning or during the school year, the student and parent should make immediate contact with the Administration.  Every effort will be made immediately to obtain the student’s records (including special program files) from the previous school attended by the student.

Once the registration process has been completed, tentative placement will be made based upon the information available.  Final placement will take place after the Administration has had the opportunity to review the student’s complete records (including psychological testing and special programs files).

Withdrawal from East Wake Academy:

The procedure to be followed for withdrawing a student is as follows:

1) Inform the Administration or Administrative Assistant of the last day the student will be at school.

2) Inform the Administration or Administrative Assistant of the new address of the student and the new school he/she will attend, if known.

3) Complete the required withdrawal form (if this form is not completed, the student will remain on the roster for East Wake Academy). Turn in all textbooks and materials and supplies before leaving.

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PARENT INFORMATION

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Assist the school a minimum of four hours per month.

2) To read a book to their child five nights a week, spending a minimum of fifteen minutes each night (K-3).

3) To spend an hour each night helping their child with homework or if no homework reviewing concepts.

4) To assist their child in accepting the responsibility to do their homework.

5) Be responsible for replacing, repairing, or paying for books, or other school property that his/her child loses or damages.

6) If at any time the parent is unable to help his / her child with homework he / she will pay a tutor to help the child.

If the parent is unable to meet these responsibilities he / she can donate their hourly wage once a month to help with classroom expenditures.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY

1) Maintain a level of academic performance and behavioral conduct that meets East Wake Academy standards.

2) To be properly dressed according to the required attire policy as established by East Wake Academy.

3) To attend classes and be punctual every day that school is in session, when in good health.

4) To observe all other established rules and policies as established by East Wake Academy.

5) To enter the school with expectations of doing better than they have done before and will improve any behavior or attitude weakness that may prevent them from learning.

*If Student or Parent fails to abide by this agreement, the student’s enrollment may be in jeopardy.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS

Students are responsible for personal belongings at school.  All personal items need to be marked with the student’s name.  Students are not permitted to bring electronic equipment, radios, videos, video games, computer games, discs or floppy disks that are not licensed to East Wake Academy, CD players, tape or cassette players; unless prior teacher approval is obtained. Cellular phones and pagers may not be used and should be turned off during the school hours; unless prior teacher approval is obtained.

BOOKS

All Books issued to a student are his/her responsibility.  If they are misplaced, damaged, or stolen that student to whom they were issued is responsible for paying replacement costs.

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers play a key role in the success of East Wake Academy.  Parents sign a contractual agreement saying that they will volunteer a minimum of 4 hours each month.  We will need volunteers throughout the entire year.  Parent volunteers are required to sign in the volunteer logbook and wear a badge while on campus.  We understand that many of our Parents work full-time jobs and are not able to come to campus due to scheduling, location, etc.  However, our Teachers have several needs that would give Parents the opportunity to put in their volunteer time as stated in the Contractual Agreement.  Please contact the Parent Volunteer Coordinator and your child’s teacher to see where you can contribute.

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

Communication between parents and teachers is essential.  We ask that parents do not arrive at their child’s classroom unannounced for a conference but allow teachers time to prepare. Also, unannounced visitors during class time disrupts the learning environment of all the students in the class. If you would like to meet with your child’s teacher, please schedule an appointment.

NEWS MEDIA ACCESS

During the school year students are likely to be recorded, video taped, interviewed and/or quoted by various types of news media (i.e. radio, television and newspapers, etc.).  Release forms were included in the 2005-2006 registration packet for parents to sign.  If you do not wish for your child to be interviewed or photographed, please contact the Administration in writing expressing your child’s restriction to the news media.

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INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

In case of inclement weather, parents should follow the information from the below listed stations.  Makeup for days missed will be determined when the need arises.  Parents will be notified in advance of the schedule makeup days.

Television and radio announcements will be made early on mornings of inclement weather.  Announcements will be given to the following stations just as soon as a decision is made, generally no later than 6:30 a.m.

TELEVISION STATIONS

WRAL & WRAZ (5 & 50)

WTVD (11)

WNCN (17)

     * also online via internet (www.wral-tv.com)

SCHOOL WEBSITE

www.eastwakeacademy.org

Weather conditions sometimes worsen during the day after students have arrived at school.  If early dismissal of school is necessary, radio and television stations will make the proper announcement.  We are a commuter school and the safety and well-being of the students, faculty and staff is of the utmost importance to us.  Please remember to use caution when driving to and from school during inclement weather conditions.  

FIRE/SEVERE WEATHER DRILLS

Fire drills are performed on a monthly basis and severe weather drills on an annual basis as a safety precaution for all individuals in the school.  They should be taken seriously and everyone should exit the building promptly, orderly and quietly.

TORNADO DRILLS

Tornado drills take place at least once annually and will be scheduled by the Administration.  During a Tornado Drill, students are to be moved to a safe location away from windows .

Each child will practice crouching down on the floor and covering their head or the back of the neck to reduce injury.

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MEDICAL INFORMATION

MEDICATION REQUIREMENTS

Parents of students who must be administered medication during the school day are responsible for notifying the school office and the classroom teachers, supplying the internal medicine, and completing the authorization form prior to administering medication. 

Medications administered by school personnel must be administered from the original containers. Only prescription drugs will be administered. (No over-the-counter medicines).

If medication is necessary, school officials may administer the medicine if the following criteria are met:

¨ The Parent Request/Physicians’ Order form has been completed and on file with the school, prior to administration of medication.

¨ All medications must be kept in the office unless prior arrangements are made.

All attempts will be made to contact a parent or emergency contact if a child becomes ill or is injured at school.

All medication containers should be labeled with the following:

¨ Student’s name

¨ Doctor’s name

¨ Name of the medication

¨ Dosage that the student is to receive

¨ Total number of doses in container

¨ Time that the medication is to be given

¨ Manner of administration

¨ How medication is to be stored

If there is a change in any of the above listed requirements, a new pharmacy prepared container must be provided by the parent.

Separate containers for school and home should be provided so that one container may stay at school.  Pharmacies will provide two containers if asked to do so.  

KINDERGARTEN HEALTH ASSESSMENT

Students entering Kindergarten on or after the fall of 2000-2001 must receive a health assessment.  This assessment must include a medical history and physical examination with screening for vision and hearing.

The Assessment is to be made between the student’s 5^th birthday and the 21^st of October. Legislation requires that the results be recorded on a special form PPS-2/K Rev. 12/99.  It is the PARENTS’ RESPONSIBILITY to secure the health assessment for their child from the local health department or from a private health provider.

IMMUNIZATIONS

Students entering Kindergarten or First Grade must have copies of their birth certificates and any other records the school may require.  They further must have the North Carolina required immunizations.  North Carolina State law requires the following minimum doses:

¨ DTP, DTaP, DT - 5 doses (if 4^th dose is after 4^th birthday, 5^th dose is not required).                               

¨ POLIO VACCINE - 4 doses (if 3^rd dose is after 4^th birthday, 4^th dose is not required).

¨ Hib - 1 dose - At least 1 Hib on/after 1^st birthday and before 5 years of age. (Not required after age 5).

¨ MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 doses (1^st dose on/after 1^st birthday).

¨ Hepatitis-B - 3 doses required for all children born on / after 7/1/94.

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ILLNESS

Students should not be sent to school with a fever or rash.  Parents of students who become ill will be called.  Students should be picked up immediately to help in the prevention of transmitting sickness to other students and staff.

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL

Students are excluded from school in cases of communicable diseases.  When a student is suspected of having one of the following communicable diseases, it is the responsibility of the parent to take the child to the local health department or family physician for verification and treatment before that student can return to school:

Chicken Pox:  Student is excluded for six (6) days after the rash appears or until all blisters have formed scabs.

Measles:  Student is excluded until physician’s written approval is given and student is no longer contagious.

Ringworm of the body:  Student is excluded from school until treatment is started.  Students must have applied a fungicide for at least 24 hours.

Ringworm of the scalp:  Student is excluded until seen by a doctor and treatment has started.  Parent must bring doctor’s written statement.

Scabies:  Student is excluded until one (1) treatment with prescription medication is completed.  Proof of medication is needed.

Pink eye:  Student is excluded if:

- eye(s) is (are) severely red and somewhat swollen

- there is a yellow discharge

- child excessively rubs the itching eye

- it appears that cases are being transmitted from one student to another.

Impetigo:  Student is excluded from school if (s)he has more than 3 or 4 sores and until seen by a physician and treated with a prescription antibiotic for 24 hours.  Proof of medication is needed.

Streptococcal and Staphylococcal infections:  Student is excluded from school until treated with a prescription antibiotic for 24 hours.

Head lice:  Student found to have head lice will be sent home immediately for treatment.  When proof of treatment is provided and a child’s head is nit free, a student may be re-admitted to school.  A 7-day follow-up examination shall follow readmission.  To help keep this problem under control, parents should

 conduct periodic checks at home.

The school should be notified if lice are found.  Re-treatment of lice is often necessary about a week after the initial treatment.  Students must not share combs, caps, and other personal items.

A written notice will be sent to the parents of all children in a classroom where a confirmed case of head lice occurs. In classrooms where an outbreak (3 or more cases) of head lice occurs, all students will be examined.

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DRESS CODE

School uniforms are required for all students attending East Wake Academy.  All uniforms are to be neat, clean and in good condition.  Torn, tattered, or dirty uniforms are unacceptable!

East Wake Academy students are to wear only school approved shirts and bottoms.  East Wake Academy has a contract with Educational Outfitters in Cary for uniforms.  Orders may be placed online at www.educationaloutfitters.com.

The guidelines for the Dress Code are listed below:

* All shirts are to be tucked into pants, shorts, skorts, skirts, etc. (young men and ladies).  All pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, and shirts are to be worn around the waist and are not to be lowered, rolled down, or under.  Shorts, Skorts, and Skirts are not to have the hemlines shortened.

* Only white undershirts or EWA gym apparel are allowed under shirts.

* Only school approved sweaters or school sweatshirts are to be worn indoors during school hours. Hoodies in solid navy or school approved (Educational Outfitters) may be worn in grades 5-12.  For safety reasons, hoodies are prohibited in grades K-4.

* Belts must be black or brown, solid or braided leather.  Belts must have plain, small buckles.  Belts must be worn with all pants and shorts, and skirts with belt loops.

* Socks are to be worn at all times.

* No sandals, open back shoes, flip flops, platform shoes, or boots are allowed.  Shoes must be correctly laced and tied at all times.

* Male students hair should be neat and not in the face.  Male students facial hair should be neatly trimmed at all times.

* Young ladies should only wear “post style” earrings.  No “dangle” styles are accepted. Wear only one earring in each ear.  Young men are not to wear earrings at any time!

* Necklaces are to be a minimum of 18 inches in length and should not be visible on the outside of clothing or around neck.

* No body piercing is to be displayed.

* Make-up should be held to a minimum and should not be applied while at school.  No glitter on face or body. Black or navy colored fingernail polish is not allowed.

* Non-natural hair coloring is not permitted for young men or ladies. (ex. Orange, purple, red streaks, multicolor, or other non-natural hair colorings.)

* No sunglasses, hats or caps, visors or headgear of any kind are to be worn at any time on school grounds (this includes Physical Education and Recess!).  Any violations will be confiscated and will not be returned until the last day of school.

¨ Uniforms are to be worn at all times!  A change of clothing can occur only after school is dismissed and the student is off school grounds.  A change of clothing is required for 6^th grade and up during Physical Education in approved school PE uniform.

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As stated before, the Dress Code will be enforced.  Please make sure that your child is in compliance each morning before coming to school.  East Wake Academy administration has the authority to determine whether or not an item is acceptable to dress code.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school office.

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CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

For a school to meet the needs of its students, there must be an environment conducive to serious study and respect for oneself, other people, and property.  The purpose of this Code of Student Conduct is to provide in a single document those policies relating to the conduct of students at East Wake Academy judged to be necessary for the safe and effective operation of the school.

All students shall co