The purpose of The da Vinci Institute is to prepare students to be well-educated, self-directed young adults who are Reasonable, Respectful and Responsible members of a global society. 

 

The da Vinci Institute is a community school based on common sense and human dignity.  All members of the da Vinci community are expected to be Reasonable, Respectful, and Responsible.

 

I.        LEARNING EXPECTATIONS    ** NEW**

Students will bring to the da Vinci community a desire to learn and a willingness to work.    Students and parents are expected to track progress online with Powerschool grading and attendance software. Students are expected to come to school ready to learn, with a school bag or back pack, folders, writing utensils and paper.

 

II.        ATTENDANCE/TARDY POLICY  ** NEW**

Attendance is the single most important factor in student success.  Students are expected to attend school every day and be on time for all classes.  If a student must be absent, parents are asked to notify the school by 9:00 a.m. for an absence to be excused.  Students and parents are expected to track attendance online with Powerschool grading system.  Ten absences will result in a loss of credit for the class.  Three tardies are equivalent to one absence.  Over 10 minutes tardy is considered an absence.

 

III.              CLOSED CAMPUS POLICY

Students are expected to attend all classes and remain on the JCC campus for the entire school day.  Students are not to drive to or from activities on the JCC campus unless approved by staff

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IV.             DRESS CODE  **NEW**

Students are expected to be clean and dress modestly and appropriately for school.  Inappropriate or revealing clothing is not acceptable.  Shorts and skirts should be no more than 4” above the knee.  No spaghetti straps or shoulder bearing tops. No tight, form fitting clothing.   No visible undergarments.  No sagging pants, bandannas, do-rags or sunglasses.  Clothing that advertises alcohol, drugs, sex, violence or tobacco are not acceptable.  Students will be sent home to change.

 

V.            ELECTRONIC DEVICES  **NEW**

Cell phones may be used only before and after school, and during lunch.  If visible during any other time, such items will become the property of the school and will be returned only to parents upon their request.  Students will not be allowed to bring such devices back.  All other electronic devices may only be used during lunch, or with prior permission from the teacher during class.  Examples include:  Headphones, Hand-held  video games, I-Pods, Lap-Tops, and CD/DVD players.

 

VI. INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR/VIOLENCE **NEW**

Appropriate language will be used at all times.  Violence and verbal threats are not tolerated at any time for any reason.  Violence is defined as any look, gesture, words or actions that hurt a person's body, friendships, reputation, or property.  Examples of violence include, but are not limited to:  Eye rolling, gossiping, name calling, horse play, graffiti, rumors; profane, racial or sexual comments/harassment and inappropriate touching.  Violations may result in long term suspension or expulsion from The da Vinci Institute.

 

VII.  SMOKING POLICY

Smoking or the possession of any tobacco product at any time or in any location on the JCC Campus or at any school related activity is not allowed.

 

VIII.   DRUGS/ALCOHOL POLICY

Drugs, drug paraphernalia, look-alike drugs, and alcohol are not tolerated at any time for any reason in the da Vinci community or related activities and field trips.  Violations may result in long term suspension or expulsion from The da Vinci Institute.

 

IX.                 WEAPONS

Weapons are not tolerated at any time for any reason.  Violations may result in long term suspension or expulsion from The da Vinci Institute.

 

X.    FAMILY INVOLVEMENT POLICY  **NEW**

One of the most important assets in student success is Family Involvement in Schooling.  In order to help families become more involved in their child's education, The da Vinci Institute is adopting a policy that requires families to participate in school activities and/or service.  These activities include, but are not limited to:  Attendance at school activities, Meetings to discuss student learning and behavior issues, Student/Parent/Teacher conferences: Tracking attendance, assignments, and grades online with PowerSchool grading system; and/or volunteering for various service projects for the school.

 

PROCEDURES  for assisting students who are not meeting the Standards and Expectations:

1.      Staff will meet with student in an attempt to solve the problem.  Parent will be notified.

2.      If the problem continues, a conference with parents will be held to discuss the situation further.  It will be made clear that the problem must be solved if the student wishes to continue attending da Vinci.  A written plan may be established with specific guidelines and progress may be monitored on a weekly basis. 

3.      Should the student continue having difficulty meeting the Standards and Expectations at da Vinci, a meeting with parents will be held to discuss a transfer to another educational program. 

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We have read and understand the Standards and Expectations of The da Vinci Institute.  We accept, support, and agree to abide by these expectations at all times.

Student Signature_______________________ Date________

Parent Signature _______________________ Date_________

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