Lakewood Career Academy, CPSD

“We are here to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviors to reach our personal goals for a successful future.”

 Within the Lakewood Career Academy (LCA) community, we recognize that all people have dignity and deserve respect. It is, therefore, our obligation as individuals and as a group to foster and maintain a climate of dignity and respect at LCA.

To reach this goal we ask you to carefully consider and agree to the following community ideals, personal goals, and rigorous expectations.

I agree to:

• Strive to reach my goals, follow the school mission, and habits of work.

• Have a positive attitude and professional language.

• Respect the rights of my peers to learn and my teachers to teach.

• Give as much of myself to my classes as I can.

• Ask for help when I get frustrated or feel stuck.

• Come prepared to learn.

• Treat others the way I want to be treated.

• Remember that I have the power to change.

DRESS

The way I dress reflects my attitudes about school and myself.  The LCA dress code helps me maintain a sense of self-respect as well as the respect of others.

I understand that:

•          Inappropriate head attire cannot be worn on campus.

•         Dress that interferes with learning or presents a safety hazard is not allowed.

•         Clothing which is revealing, sexually suggestive, or gang, alcohol or drug related, is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, low-cut shirts, skirts or shorts above the mid-thigh, sagging pants, sunglasses, pajamas and slippers. In cases of questionable attire, the administration reserves the right to make final decisions on what is appropriate for the school environment.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

I will keep my cell phone and music player turned off and put away during class. I understand that any exceptional use of such devices is at the teacher’s discretion.  A phone is available in classrooms to use with teacher permission.  I understand when using the LCA computers, no games, music, food or drink is allowed.

ATTENDANCE

I know Lakewood Career Academy is a closed, no-smoking campus. My health and safety are important so there are certain "off-limits" areas I need to avoid; for example:  parking lots, areas near the street, areas that can’t be seen from the building, and areas belonging to other programs located in the building or around the campus.

I understand that:

•         I have two days to clear an absence after returning to school or it will be unexcused.

•         If I am more than 15 minutes late to class, I can be considered absent.

•         That I am allowed a hall pass only during the first and last 15 minutes with teacher permission (15/15 classroom rule).

•         If I accrue the equivalent of three consecutive unexcused days, my Career Choices teacher will contact my parent.

•         If I accrue the equivalent of five unexcused days in a month, or reach eight in a year, a parent conference will be scheduled to discuss a return to my home school.

•          Staff is available to help me develop strategies to improve my attendance.

RESPECT

I understand that:

•         I am expected to cooperate with members of the LCA staff, administration, and other campus staff. 

•         Acts of defiance, acts disrupting the educational process, or acts displaying a disregard for cooperation are disrespectful, will not be tolerated and will result in appropriate disciplinary action.

•          Harassment, bullying, cyber-bullying, intimidation, fighting or mistreating anyone because of their race, age, gender, religion, or sexual orientation are inappropriate behaviors that will result in appropriate disciplinary action.

•         Involvement with illicit drugs, alcohol or weapons of any kind is a violation of Lakewood Career Academy and clover Park School District policy and is subject to severe disciplinary consequences including expulsion.

•          Academic dishonesty, cheating or plagiarism (the use of other people’s words or material without giving credit), will subject me to discipline that may include the loss of credit, lower grades or withdrawal.

•          Staff is available to help me develop strategies to improve my skills in dealing with others.

* Food and drink is not permitted in the computer labs.

* Music and gaming sites are not permitted on the computers during instructional hours

WELCOME TO THE LAEWOOD CAREER ACADEMY COMMUNITY OF LEARNER

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  DISCIPLINE POLICY

  TYPE ONE PROCEDURAL VIOLATIONS

  Minor Infractions of School or Classroom Rules

   

  Class Tardies	Tardies #1-3 teacher consequences on 4th tardy referred to administration for consequence. As per the RCW 28A-225, schools must file a truancy petition with the Juvenile Court.
  Lack of Classroom Materials and Learning Readiness	Consequences according to teacher discipline plans plus teacher call home.
  Dress Policy Violations	Student provided opportunity to correct attire (e.g., put on belt, reverse shirt).  Repeated violations will necessitate additional discipline consequences
  Inappropriate items brought from home that distract from the learning environment	Confiscation until parent picks up the item(s) Repeated violations may result in additional discipline consequences. * Some inappropriate items can not be returned to parents.
  The use of Cell Phones and all electronic devices are prohibited during academic time and in academic areas (unless permission granted by staff member).	Warning, Call Home, Confiscation until parent picks up the item(s), Repeated violations will result in additional discipline consequences.

   

  Repeated occurrences of Type One Violations can result in an escalation in consequences including, but not limited to: Detention, In-School Suspension, or further consequences.

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  TYPE TWO PROCEDURAL VIOLATIONS

  Significant Infraction of Class or School Rules

   

  Obscene Gestures and Abusive or Profane Language	Detention or suspension.  Suspension if directed at staff
  Disruptive Behavior /Insubordination	Detention or suspension. Suspension if directed at a staff member
  Academic Dishonesty: ex; Cheating, Plagiarism, etc.	1st offense: Student will have the opportunity to reattempt the assignment or an alternative. 2nd offense may result in loss of credit for the assignment and or disciplinary action. Repeated offense will result in a Type Three  disciplinary action. (see Type Three: Repeated School Violation)
  Closed Campus Violation/ Truancy	Parent contact. Repeated violations result in discipline, suspension, or expulsion. As per the RCW 28A-225, schools must file a truancy petition with the Juvenile Court.

   

  Conspiracy Clause:  Student who conspire with others to break school rules may be assigned the same consequences as the offender.

  Examples of conspiracy are:

  1.      Encouraging someone to break the rules

  2.      Covering up for someone who has broken the rules

  3.      Withholding information before or after a violation occurs

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  DISCIPLINE POLICY

  TYPE THREE ILLEGAL/SEVERELY DANGEROUS

  Substance Abuse:  Alcohol/Drug Use, Possession, Look-a-Like Substances Applicable CPSD Policies: Policy 3203 Policy 3300           Substance Abuse:  Sale, distribution, delivery or prohibited substances Applicable CPSD Policies: Policy 3203 Policy 3300	1st offense – Emergency expulsion followed by long-term suspension.  Reduced to 10 day suspension and remaining LTS days held in abeyance if certified assessment and treatment plan is established and followed 2nd offense – Same as 1st offense.  Minimum of 15 day suspension after a certified assessment and followed treatment plan. 3rd offense – Expulsion   1st offense – Emergency expulsion followed by long-term suspension or Expulsion.  (If the student agrees to a certified assessment and treatment plan the long term suspension may be less than 90 days at the administrator’s discretion.) 2nd offense – Emergency expulsion followed by Expulsion.
  Student Conduct: Fighting and/or Promotion of Fighting and Assault   Applicable CPSD Policies: Policy 3300 Policy 3240	1st offense – 5 day short term suspension 2nd offense – 10 day short term suspension 3rd offense – long term suspension
  Possession of Weapons: Applicable CPSD Policies: Policy 3233 Policy 3300	Emergency expulsion followed by removal from school for up to one year expulsion
  Gang Affiliation/Activity: Applicable CPSD Policies: Policy 3201 Policy 3300	Discipline outcome will range from a warning to expulsion based on severity of the incident
  Exceptional Misconduct: Arson, Vandalism, Theft Applicable CPSD Policies: Policy 3300	Emergency expulsion, notification of law enforcement, parent conference to determine reinstatement and restitution if there are damages, short-term suspension through expulsion are possible discipline outcomes depending on the severity of the incident
  Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying  Applicable CPSD Policies: Policy 3207 Policy 3300	Discipline including short-term suspension through expulsion depending on severity of the incident
  Sexual Harassment Applicable CPSD Policies: Policy 3244 Policy 3300	Discipline including short-term suspension through expulsion depending on severity of the incident
  Criminal Acts Applicable CPSD Policies: Policy 3202 Policy 3300	Notification of law enforcement, parent conference to determine reinstatement.  Short-term suspension through expulsion are possible discipline outcomes depending on the severity of the incident
  Repeated School Violations:  Excessive behavioral incidents within the same school year Applicable CPSD Policies: Policy 3200 Policy 3300	Discipline including long-term suspension through expulsion depending on severity of repeated violations
  Failure to Cooperate with School Personnel Applicable CPSD Policies: Policy 3200 Policy 3300	Discipline including short-term suspension through expulsion depending on severity of the incident

  TYPE THREE ADDITIONAL RESPONSES

  1.        All incidents require contact by administrator, including parent conference prior to re-entry

  2.        Civil Authorities (i.e. police and/or fire marshal) shall be notified as appropriate

  3.        Repeated or severe incidents will yield longer removal from school

  4.        School administration may increase the severity of the removal from school based on the investigation of the incident and mitigating factors (multiple policy infractions)