Manatee School of Arts and Sciences - Policies & Procedures

Arrival/Dismissal/Early Release/Rainy Days

A. Arrival

All students should arrive at school between 8:00 and 8:05 AM. If the student desires to eat breakfast, he or she must arrive between 7:45 and 8:00 AM. Parents or guardians should go through the drop off line and let children out of their vehicles. Please let your children out of the car on the passenger side. (*COVID - Please keep student's in the car until each student's temperature has been checked by staff.)

Dismissal

Student release begins at 3:15 pm. Students must be picked up no later than 3:30 PM. Any child remaining at the school after 3:30 PM will be sent to the Extended Day Program and will be charged the corresponding fees. Parents or guardians should pick up their child in the pickup car line located in the front of the school. Your child’s home base teacher will dismiss your student. No child will be dismissed to anyone not listed on your alternate transportation form.

Early Release

Any parent or guardian picking up a student prior to dismissal should send a note and call the front office in advance indicating the reason. Students will wait with the class until the parent or guardian arrives and signs the student out of school.

Please do not request that your child be dismissed early unless it is an unavoidable emergency. Each request for early dismissal disrupts your child’s education. There will be NO early dismissals between 2:30 and 3:15 PM. If you are picking your child up early please plan to pick them up prior to 2:30 PM. *Absent a bona fide emergency, there will be no exceptions to this rule and the school doors will be locked as staff safely dismisses your children. (*COVID - Due to procedure changes, Front Office access is currently restricted. Please knock at the front and we will come assist you.)

Rainy Days

If it is raining at arrival or dismissal time, a car line procedure will be formed at the front entrance of the school. Please be patient at dismissal time, as escorting each child to their car will take some time. For safety reasons, if there is wind, staff will not use umbrellas when escorting your child to their automobile. In the event of lightening, dismissal will be delayed until the lightning passes. Please be patient and remain in your car.

Attendance

Coming to school on time and remaining in school for a full day is imperative for a successful educational career. Tardies and early dismissals are counterproductive to the educational process. Every effort should be made to assure that students arrive at school on time and stay in school until dismissal.

For the safety of the students, as per our standard dismissal procedures, ONLY phone calls or notes to the school are the accepted as notification of a change in dismissal. Dismissal changes must be received, in writing or by phone, when the child arrives at school. Changing a student’s standard dismissal plan on a given day is strongly discouraged, but must be in writing and sent to school with your child(ren).

Students are required to be present every school day unless a situation exists which makes their absence absolutely necessary. Each parent and legal guardian of a child within compulsory attendance age is responsible for the child’s school attendance as required by law. Fla. Stat., s. 1003.24.

Attendance Recording

A student, who is not actually present in school or in a class, whether excused or unexcused, shall be counted as absent from school. If it should become necessary for a student to sign out of school for the day it must be for one of the reasons listed under Excused Absence(s). A student will be marked absent if he or she is not in attendance at least one-half of the school day. If it is an abbreviated day, such as an early release day, the student will be marked absent if he or she is not in attendance one half of that day.

Excused Absences

A parental note of explanation does not necessarily excuse a lateness or early dismissal. Reasons such as car trouble, personal business, heavy traffic, needed at home, etc., while understandable, will be marked as unexcused. Reasons such as personal illness, medical or healthcare appointments, and appearances in court will be considered as excused when verified by a note from the applicable source (doctor’s note, etc.). If a student is late to school or has an early dismissal, he or she must present a note stating the reason for lateness or early dismissal.

Absence from school may be excused, by the principal or the principal’s designee, for the following reasons or as otherwise provided by law, when documentation is presented:

an absence for religious instruction or for a religious holiday;
an absence due to sickness, injury or other insurmountable condition;
an absence due to participation in an academic class or program;
for compliance with a subpoena or a forced absence by any law enforcement agency;
an appointment with a doctor or dentist; or
a school board approved activity.

Students who are absent more than five (5) days per semester must provide documentation from a physician to receive additional excused absences.

Unexcused Absences

An unexcused absence from school or class is an absence

1. Which is for a reason not listed as excused;

2. About which the parent/guardian has no knowledge;

3. For which the parent/guardian note of explanation was not provided on the student’s first or second day of return to school following the absence; and

4. Suspension in excess of 5 school days or expulsion.

Students suspended for periods of one to five (1-5) school days are permitted to make up missed school work in the length of time equal to the number of days absent. Teachers are not required, but are permitted, to provide make up work to students whose suspension exceeds five (5) school days (i.e., suspension days 6 and above).

A student whose absence is unexcused shall receive no credit for assignments missed or tests given during the period of the unexcused absence unless otherwise permitted by the teacher. While an unexcused absence may result in no credit for assignments or tests missed, students may request assignments from their teacher at the initiation of the student. If the teacher provides assignments after an unexcused absence, the time allowance for requesting the instructional materials or assignments from the teacher shall be equal to the number of school days or number of class meetings missed due to the absence. A teacher may extend this time allowance if the specific circumstances of the situation merit such action.

Parent Responsibilities

Parents or guardians are to report and explain the cause of any absence to the school office personnel on or prior to the day your child will not be in attendance. Please notify the office before 10:00 a.m.
If parents or guardians of a student within compulsory school attendance age are found to be responsible for the improper non-attendance of a student, criminal prosecution against the student’s parents/guardians may be instituted as provided in Fla. Stat., s. 1003.27, F.S.

Excessive Absence

After 1 and prior to 4 absences within 30 calendar days, one or more meetings must have been held, either in person or by phone, between a designated school representative, the student’s parent or guardian and the student, if necessary, to report and to attempt to solve the truancy problem.
After 4 and prior to 6 absences within 60 calendar days, a designated school representative shall give written notice of the attendance policy, in person or by return receipt mail, to the parent or guardian of the student.
Students who are habitually absent (meaning 10 absences within 90 calendar days) from school will be referred to the MSAS Administration for possible revocation of enrollment at the school.
Students who are habitually truant (meaning 15 unexcused absences within 90 calendar days) from school will be referred to the judicial system as provided in Fla. Stat., s. 1003.27.

Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks

MSAS provides a school food service program. As a Title I school, both breakfast and lunch are free for all students at Manatee School of Arts & Sciences. Those students who desire to eat breakfast will be allowed in the building starting at 7:45 AM each school day. Breakfast will be served until 7:59 AM and all students must be finished eating no later than 8:00 AM.

All breakfast and lunch meals are ordered and picked from Prine Middle School. Each student will be responsible to alert their teacher that they desire to eat a school lunch that day when prompted to do so each morning when attendance is taken. If your child does not bring a lunch to school, office personnel will order a school lunch for the student.

All parents should fill out a free and reduced lunch application at the following web address: Free and Reduce Lunch Application.

Manatee County will process the application and notify MSAS if the student qualifies for free or reduced lunch.

All students are required to bring a healthy snack (which should primarily consist of a fruit or vegetable) every day. Please check with your teacher, as not all classes will break for a snack. Student's are encouraged to bring personal water bottles, filled with water, to school with them every day. (*COVID - Water fountains are currently not in use)

You are invited to have lunch with your child at any time. (*COVID - MSAS has currently rescinded this practice and no longer allows visitors in campus due the pandemic.) Please check in at the front office and wear your name badge when visiting. Please do not leave your child unattended or move to another area. They need to remain with you during your visit. Your child will not be permitted to invite a guest to eat lunch with you and your child. When you leave the school, please make sure your child has checked in with his/her teacher and you have signed out in the front office.

Bullying Policy

Manatee School of Arts and Sciences Bullying Policy

(1) Statement prohibiting bullying and harassment. It is the policy of the School District of Manatee County that all of its students, district employees, and any other persons have an educational setting that is safe, secure, and free from harassment and bullying of any kind. Conduct that constitutes bullying and harassment, as defined herein, is prohibited. (2) Definition of bullying and harassment. (a) Bullying is the mistreatment of an individual or group characterized by a willful intent to cause harm and a perceived advantage in power. These acts can be socially, emotionally, or physically damaging in nature and include, but are not limited to, teasing, name calling, rumor spreading, exclusion, intimidation, threats, damaging personal property, stealing, public humiliation, stalking, pushing, shoving, or other physical attacks, and sexual, religious, or racial/ethnic harassment. (b) Harassment involves any threatening, insulting, or dehumanizing act or gesture which places an individual in reasonable fear of harm to his or her person or damage to his or her property, has the effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s educational performance, opportunities, or benefits, or has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of a school or activity. (c) Bullying or harassment of any individual is prohibited: 1. During any education program or activity conducted by a district school; 2. During any school-related or school-sponsored program/ activity or on a school district bus; 3. Through the use of computers or other electronic devices which is initiated or accessed by any school district data system; or within the scope of the school district, meaning regardless of ownership, any computer, computer system, or computer network that is physically located on school property or at a school-related or school-sponsored program or activity; or 4. Through the use of data or computer software that is accessed at a nonschool-related location, activity, function, or program or through the use of technology or an electronic device that is not owned, leased, or used by a school district or school, if the bullying substantially interferes with or limits the victim’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or opportunities offered by a school or substantially disrupts the education process or orderly operation of a school. 5. The above section (e) does not require a school to staff or monitor any non-school-related activity, function, or program. (d) Bullying and harassment encompasses retaliation against an individual by another for asserting or alleging an act of bullying or harassment. Reporting an act of bullying or harassment that is not made in good faith is considered bullying and harassment. Bullying and harassment also encompasses any perpetuation of the above conduct listed in the definitions of bullying and harassment by any individual or group. (e) Bullying and Harassment also encompasses cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is defined as bullying through the use of technology or any electronic communication, which includes, but is not limited to, any transfer of signs, signals, writing, images, sounds, data or intelligence of any nature transmitted in whole or in part by a wire, radio, electromagnetic system, photo-electronic system, or photo-optical system, including, but not limited to, electronic mail, Internet communications, instant messages, or facsimile communications. Cyberbullying includes the creation of a webpage or weblog in which the creator assumes the identity of another person, or the knowing impersonation of another person as the author of posted content or messages, if the creation or impersonation creates any of the conditions enumerated in the definition of bullying. Cyberbullying also includes the distribution by electronic means of a communication to more than one person or the posting of material on an electronic medium that may be accessed by one or more

persons, if the distribution or posting creates any of the conditions enumerated in the definition of bullying. (3) Description of the type of behavior expected from each student and employee of the school district. The School District expects students to conduct themselves as appropriate for their levels of development, maturity, and demonstrated capabilities with a proper regard for the rights and welfare of other students and school staff, the educational purpose underlying all school activities, and the care of school facilities and equipment. The school district believes that standards for student behavior must be set cooperatively through interaction among the students, parents/legal guardians, staff, and community members producing an atmosphere that encourages students to grow in self-discipline. The development of this atmosphere requires respect for self and others, as well as for district and community property on the part of students, staff, and community members. Since students learn by example, school administrators, faculty, staff, and volunteers will demonstrate appropriate behavior, treat others with civility and respect, and refuse to tolerate bullying or harassment. These expectations align with the core values outlined in the district’s strategic plan known as EdVantage as well as our district-wide character education initiative, Character to the Core. (4) Consequences for a student or school district employee who commits an act of bullying or harassment. Concluding whether a particular action or incident constitutes a violation of this policy requires a determination based on all of the facts and surrounding circumstances. The physical location or time of access of a computer-related incident cannot be raised as a defense in any disciplinary action. Consequences and appropriate remedial action for students who commit acts of bullying or harassment may range from positive behavioral interventions up to and including suspension or expulsion, as outlined in the Code of Student Conduct. Consequences and appropriate remedial action for a school employee found to have committed an act of bullying or harassment may be disciplined in accordance with district policies, procedures, and agreements. Additionally, acts of harassment by certified educators may result in a sanction against an educator’s state issued certificate. (See State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.080-6A.01.081, FAC., The Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida.) Consequences and appropriate remedial action for a visitor or volunteer, found to have committed an act of bullying or harassment shall be determined by the school administrator after consideration of the nature and circumstances of the act. This may include an official trespass warning or a report to the appropriate law enforcement agency. (5) Consequences for a student or employee of the school district who is found to have wrongfully and intentionally accused another of an act of bullying or harassment. Consequences and appropriate remedial action for a student found to have wrongfully and intentionally accused another of bullying or harassment range from positive behavioral interventions up to and including suspension or expulsion, as outlined in the Code of Student Conduct. Consequences and appropriate remedial action for a school employee found to have wrongfully and intentionally accused another as a means of bullying or harassment may be disciplined in accordance with district policies, procedures, and agreements. Consequences and appropriate remedial action for a visitor or volunteer, found to have wrongfully and intentionally accused another of bullying or harassment shall be determined by the school administrator after consideration of the nature and circumstances of the act, including reports to the appropriate law enforcement agency. (6) Procedure for reporting an act of bullying or harassment, including provisions that permit a person to anonymously report such an act. (a) At each school, the principal or the principal’s designee is responsible for receiving complaints alleging violations of this policy. All school employees are required to report alleged violations of this policy to the principal or the

principal’s designee. All other members of the school community, including students, parents/legal guardians, volunteers, and visitors are encouraged to report any act that may be a violation of this policy anonymously or in-person to the principal or principal’s designee. (b) Each school in the district shall establish and prominently publicize to students, staff, volunteers, and parents/legal guardians, how a report of bullying or harassment may be filed either in-person or anonymously and how this report will be acted upon. The victim of bullying or harassment, anyone who witnessed the bullying or harassment, and anyone who has credible information that an act of bullying or harassment has taken place may file a report of bullying or harassment. A school employee, school volunteer, student, parent/legal guardian or other persons who promptly reports in good faith an act of bullying or harassment to the appropriate school official and who makes this report in compliance with the procedures set forth in the district policy is immune from a cause of action for damages arising out of the reporting itself or any failure to remedy the reported incident. Submission of a good faith complaint or report of bullying or harassment will not affect the complainant or reporter’s future employment, grades, learning or working environment, or work assignments. (c) Any written or oral reporting of an act of bullying or harassment shall be considered an official means of reporting such act(s). Reports may be made anonymously, but formal disciplinary action may not be based solely on an anonymous report. (7) Process to investigate whether a reported act of bullying or harassment is within the scope of the district school system and, if not, a process for referral of such an act to the appropriate jurisdiction. Computers without web-filtering software or computers with web-filtering software that is disabled shall be used when complaints of cyberbullying are investigated. (a) A principal or designee who is trained in investigative procedures will initiate an investigation of whether an act of bullying or harassment is within the jurisdiction of the school district. (b) The principal or designee will provide a report on results of the investigation with recommendations for the principal to make a determination if an act of bullying or harassment falls within the jurisdiction of the district. 1. If it is within jurisdiction of the district, follow the procedures for investigating Bullying and Harassment under (8). 2. If it is outside jurisdiction of the district, and determined a criminal act, refer to appropriate law enforcement. 3. If it is within jurisdiction of the district and determined a criminal act, refer to appropriate law enforcement agency and do not proceed to investigation under (8) until proper clearance by law enforcement. 4. If it is outside jurisdiction of the district, and determined not a criminal act, inform parents/legal guardians of all students involved. (8) Procedure for the prompt investigation of a report of bullying or harassment and the persons responsible for the investigation. (a) The principal or designee who is trained in investigative procedures will initiate the investigation. The individual who conducts the investigation may not be the accused perpetrator (harasser or bully) or victim. (b) Documented interviews of the victim, alleged perpetrator, and witnesses are conducted privately, separately, and are confidential. Each individual (victim, alleged perpetrator, and witnesses) will be interviewed separately and at no time will the alleged perpetrator and victim be interviewed together. (c) The investigator shall collect and evaluate the facts including, but not limited to: 1. Description of incident(s) including nature of the behavior and the context in which the alleged incident(s) occurred, etc.; 2. How often the conduct occurred; 3. Whether there were past incidents or past continuing patterns of behavior; 4. The characteristics of parties involved (i.e., grade, age, etc.); 5. The identity and number of individuals who participated in bullying or harassing behavior; 6. Where the alleged incident(s) occurred; 7. The date, time, and method in which the parents/legal guardians of all parties involved were contacted. (d) The investigation shall be completed in no more

than 10 school days. The highest level of confidentiality possible will be upheld regarding the submission of a complaint or a report of bullying and harassment, and the investigative procedures that follow. (9) Procedure for providing immediate notification to the parents/legal guardians of a victim of bullying or harassment and the parents/legal guardians of the perpetrator of an act of bullying or harassment as well as, notification to all local agencies where criminal charges may be pursued against the perpetrator. (a) The principal, or designee, shall promptly report via telephone, personal conference, or in writing, the occurrence of any incident of bullying or harassment as defined by this policy to the parent or legal guardian of all students involved on the same day an investigation of the incident(s) has been initiated. Notification must be consistent with the student privacy rights under the applicable provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). (b) If the bullying incident results in the perpetrator being charged with a crime, the principal, or designee, shall by telephone or in writing by first class mail, inform parents/legal guardian of the victim(s) involved in the bullying incident about the Unsafe School Choice Option (No Child Left Behind, Title IX, Part E, Subpart 2, Section 9532) that states “...a student who becomes a victim of a violent criminal offense, as determined by State law, while in or on the grounds of a public elementary school or secondary school that the student attends, be allowed to attend a safe public elementary school or secondary school within the local educational agency, including a public charter school.” (c) Once the investigation under (7) by the school has been completed and it has been determined that criminal charges may be pursued against the perpetrator, all appropriate local law enforcement agencies will be notified by telephone or in writing. (10) Procedure to refer victims and perpetrators of bullying or harassment for counseling. (a) Any teacher or parent/legal guardian may request informal consultation with school staff (e.g., school counselor or other district student services staff) to determine the severity of concern and appropriate steps to address the concern (the involved students’ parents or legal guardian may be included). (b) The referral process to provide professional assistance or services shall include a process by which school personnel or parent/legal guardian may refer a student to a school intervention team with a problem-solving focus for consideration of appropriate services. Parent or legal guardian notification is required at this point. (c) If a formal discipline report or formal complaint is made, the principal or designee must make a determination based on interview questions or observation as to the need for a referral to victim services provided within the school. Further assessment by school counselor or other district student services staff may warrant community referrals, at which time parent involvement is required. (d) A school-based component to address intervention and assistance as determined appropriate by the intervention team will include: 1. Counseling and support to address the needs of the victims of bullying or harassment 2. Research-based counseling/interventions to address the behavior of the students who bully and harass others (e.g., empathy training, anger management) 3. Research-based counseling/interventions which includes assistance and support provided to parents/legal guardians, if deemed necessary or appropriate (e) Any change in services for students with disabilities eligible under IDEA will be determined by an IEP team (11) Procedure for including incidents of bullying or harassment in the school’s report of data concerning school safety and discipline data required under s. 1006.09(6), F.S. (a) The school district will utilize Florida’s School Environmental Safety Incident Reporting (SESIR) Statewide Report on School Safety and Discipline Data, which includes bullying/harassment as an incident code as well as bullyingrelated as a related element code. (b) Any incident of bullying or harassment will not be reported as a SESIR violation unless it meets the following definition: The SESIR

definition of bullying is systematically and chronically inflicting physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more students or employees that is severe or pervasive enough to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment; or unreasonably interfere with the individual’s school performance or participation. The SESIR definition of harassment is any threatening, insulting, or dehumanizing gesture, use of data or computer software, or written, verbal, or physical conduct that 1) places a student or school employee in reasonable fear of harm to his or her person or damage to his or her property, 2) has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s educational performance, opportunities, or benefits, or 3) has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of a school including any course of conduct directed at a specific person that causes substantial emotional distress in such a person and serves no legitimate purpose. (c) If a bullying or harassment incident occurs and meets the above definition, then it will be reported in SESIR with either the bullying or harassment code. If the bullying or harassment results in any of the following SESIR incidents the incident will be coded appropriately using the relevant incident code AND the related element code entitled bullying-related. Those incidents are: Alcohol Arson Battery Breaking and Entering Disruption on Campus Drug Sale/Distribution Excluding Alcohol Drug Use/Possession Excluding Alcohol Fighting Homicide Kidnapping Larceny/Theft Robbery Sexual Battery Sexual Harassment Sexual Offenses Threat/Intimidation Trespassing Tobacco Vandalism Weapons Possession Other Major (Other major incidents that do not fit within the other definitions) (d) Discipline and referral data will be recorded in Student Discipline/Referral Action Report and Automated Student Information System for acts of bullying. (e) The district will provide bullying incident, discipline, and referral data to the Florida Department of Education in the format requested, through Surveys 2, 3 and 5 from Education Information and Accountability Services, and at designated dates provided by the Department. Data reporting on bullying, harassment, unsubstantiated bullying, unsubstantiated harassment, sexual harassment and threat/intimidation incidents as well as any bullying-related incidents that have as a basis sex, race or disability should include the incident basis. Victims of these offenses should also have the incident basis (sex, race or disability) noted in their student record. (12) Procedure for providing instruction to students, parents/legal guardians, teachers, school administrators, counseling staff, and school volunteers on identifying, preventing, and responding to bullying or harassment, including instruction on recognizing behaviors that lead to bullying and harassment and taking appropriate preventive action based on those observations. The district ensures that schools sustain healthy, positive, and safe learning environments for all students. It is important to change the social climate of the school and the social norms with regards to bullying. This requires the efforts of everyone in the school environment – teachers, administrators, counselors, school nurses other non-teaching staff (such as bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers, or school librarians), parents/legal guardians, and students. Students, parents/legal guardians, teachers, school administrators, counseling staff, and school volunteers shall be given instruction at a minimum on an annual basis on the district's policy and regulations against bullying and harassment. The instruction shall include evidence-based methods of preventing bullying and harassment, as well as how to effectively identify and respond to bullying in schools. (13) Procedure for regularly reporting to a victim’s parents/legal guardians the actions taken to protect the victim. The principal or designee shall by telephone or in writing report the occurrence of any incident of bullying as defined by this policy to the parent or legal guardian of all students involved

within 24 hours of the initiation of an investigation of the incident. According to the level of infraction, parents/legal guardians will be notified by telephone or writing of actions being taken to protect the child. The frequency of notification will depend on the seriousness of the bullying or harassment incident. Notification must be consistent with the student privacy rights under the applicable provisions of FERPA. (14) Procedure for publicizing the policy which must include its publication in the code of student conduct required under s. 1006.07(2), F.S., and in all employee handbooks. (a) At the beginning of each school year, the Superintendent or designee shall, in writing, inform school staff, parents/legal guardians, or other persons responsible for the welfare of a student of the district’s student safety and violence prevention policy. (b) Each district school shall provide notice to students and staff of this policy through appropriate references in the code of student conduct and employee handbooks, or through other reasonable means. The Superintendent shall also make all contractors contracting with the district aware of this policy. (c) Each school shall develop an annual process for discussing the school district policy on bullying and harassment with students in a student assembly or other reasonable format. Reminders of the policy and bullying prevention messages such as posters and signs will be displayed around each school and on the district school buses.

Discipline

Manatee School of Arts and Sciences, Inc., implements the “Essential 55” by Ron Clark as the internal classroom discipline policy. A copy of the book is available at the public library. MSAS has developed its own student code of conduct policy. The policy here will also be posted on the school website. The Manatee School of Arts and Sciences, Inc. “Student Contract” can be found in the school office and this family handbook.

Discipline Process

The MSAS Discipline Process is broken in to two categories: Classroom (Minor) Offenses and Office Managed (Major) Offense.

Classroom Managed (Minor) Offenses

The Discipline Process dictates that Classroom Offenses are dealt with in a progress manner.

Step 1: Warning
Step 2: Student is moved to the tiled are with work.
Step 3: Student is moved to the neighboring classroom with work. (*COVID - Due to procedure changes, students are not moved between classes at the moment.)

The teacher will contact the parent when a student reaches Step 2. If a student reaches Step 3, a lunch detention will be assigned to be served the following school day. If a student receives three lunch detentions in a quarter, the student will be assigned In School Suspension. The school will keep track of detentions and notify parent/guardians as certain levels are reached. The purpose of detentions is to detect any developing patterns of behavior that require corrections. This process is often referred to in schools as a “ladder of discipline”.

The following list of classroom offenses is not exhaustive, and the administration and MSAS staff reserves the right to issue a lunch detention based on professional judgment. Detentions may also be administered based on inappropriate student conduct in the Extended Day Program or during field trips.

List of Classroom Managed (Minor) Offenses

· Academic Dishonesty

· Classroom Disruption

· Dishonesty

· Disrespect

· Dress Code Violation

· Inappropriate Language

· Inappropriate Display of Affection

· Insubordination

· Off-task

· Out of Assigned Area

· Physical Contact

· Tardiness

· Teasing/Taunting

· Technology Violation

· Unprepared for class

· Unsafe Behavior Warning

Office Managed (Major) Offenses

The Discipline Process dictates that Office Offenses requires the teacher to immediately contact the office for assistance. The teacher will write a referral and the administrator will determine the consequence, follow through on consequence, contact the parent, and provide teacher feedback.

The following list of office offenses is not exhaustive, and the administration and MSAS staff reserves the right to issue a referral based on professional judgment. Referrals may also be administered based on inappropriate student conduct in the Extended Day Program or during field trips.

List of Office Managed (Major) Offenses

· Bullying

· Class Cutting

· Fighting

· Harassment

· Physical Attack – Student/Staff

· Portable Communication Device

· Refusal to Obey School Policies

· Verbal or Physical Threat

Consequences

Detention

Detentions are assigned for the following school day, occur during the Lunch/Recess Period, and are held in Room 1. Students will be provided with a Detention Slip that must be taken home and signed by the parent/guardian and returned the following day. The Detention Slip will be given to the Lunch Detention Monitor when the student arrives to Room 1 on the day the detention is to be served. The detention must be served on the assigned date. The only acceptable excuses for missing a detention are medical emergencies, excused absence from school, medical or dental appointments (must be verifiable and on doctor’s letterhead), or extreme unforeseen circumstances. Unacceptable excuses for missing detention include, but are not limited to forgetting, lack of transportation, and athletic or other extracurricular events. A student who misses a detention due to an unacceptable excuse will be considered to be in defiance of school regulations and be required to serve an additional detention for the first offense and will be suspended for subsequent offenses. The student is responsible for rescheduling the detention with administration on the first day of return.
There is no such thing as lateness to detention. If the student shows up after the designated start of detention without a valid excuse for the lateness, he or she will not be permitted to serve detention on that day. The student will then be subjected to serve two detentions. Proper conduct is expected during detention and all school rules are in effect during detention. Students may only do school work during detention but may also be required to do a written assignment that relates to the misbehavior. Students are not permitted to sleep, read magazines, talk, play, use electronic devices, or otherwise disturb the detention proctor or other students serving detention. Students who misbehave during detention will be removed and will be required to serve two detentions. Subsequent misbehavior during detention may result in external suspension.

Referrals

Referrals are issued for more significant offenses, classroom disruptions, and continual classroom misbehavior. Referrals are written up by the classroom teacher and submitted to the administration. Depending on the severity of the violation, the administration will determine the appropriate consequence including but not limited to: detention, in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, and revocation of MSAS enrollment.
Any of the following student behaviors are grounds for disciplinary action, ranging from discipline referrals to the school office to dismissal of the student by the school. This list may be expanded if deemed necessary in the development of the school’s discipline policy. MSAS agrees to maintain a safe learning environment at all times. MSAS shall be guided by Florida state law and our Sponsor (the School Board of Manatee County) policies in the development of the School’s disciplinary policies. MSAS agrees to comply with the Federal Gun Free Schools Act of 1994 and any other applicable state and/or federal law pertaining to the health, safety, and welfare of students:

The illegal use, possession or sale of controlled substances, as defined in chapter 893, Florida Statutes, by any student while the student is upon school property or in attendance at a school function.
The possession of a firearm, knife, a weapon, or an item which may be used as a weapon by any student while the student is on school property or in attendance at a school function.
Violence against any school personnel or another student.
Sexual harassment.
Vandalism e.g. theft, defacing, misuse of school property.

Please note that, as a general rule, written discipline referrals that require a student to be sent to the school office will be limited to acts involving one or more of the 5 categories listed above. MSAS reserves the right to and may expand this list, as needed and based on changes to and the ongoing development of the school’s disciplinary policy.

In School Suspension (ISS)

In School Suspension (ISS) is the temporary placement of a student in a supervised area other than the area indicated by the regularly assigned schedule for a period not to exceed five (5) school days. In all cases of In School Suspension, an attempt shall be made to notify the parent/guardians by telephone. In the case of students whose parent/guardians/emergency contacts cannot be reached by telephone, a letter detailing the cause and duration of the suspension will be mailed to the home. Following the third (3rd), or before as determined by school administration, In School Suspension in any one school year, the student will be placed on a Behavior Contract.

Out of School Suspension (OSS)

A suspension is the temporary removal of a pupil from regular school attendance for a period not to exceed ten (10) school days. While serving an out-of-school suspension, a student is forbidden from being on the property of MSAS for any reason unless accompanied to a prearranged appointment in writing from an administrator by a parent/guardian or guardian.

Prior to a suspension from school, the student shall:

Be given oral or written notice of the charges, and if the charges are denied, be given an explanation of the evidence known to school authorities;
Be given a fair and impartial hearing conference and have the opportunity to present his/her side of the story;
Have had prior opportunity to know that the alleged actions were in violation of established rules and regulations

Generally, the notice and hearing should precede the student’s removal from school; however, if this is not feasible or if the immediate removal of the student from school is necessary to protect the safety of individuals, property, and/or the educational process, the necessary notice and hearing will follow as soon as practicable.

In all cases of Out of School Suspension, an attempt shall be made to notify the parent/guardians by telephone and request that the student be picked up from school. Students whose parent/guardians/emergency contacts cannot be reached by telephone will be retained at school until the end of the school day. The notification shall state the cause and duration of the suspension. If suspension is for more than five days, a definite time and date for a hearing on the suspension shall be scheduled at a place designated by the Administrator. Every effort will be made by the school and the parent/guardian/ to conduct a conference prior to the return of a student to school following a suspension.

Following the second (2nd), or before as determined by school administration, out-of-school suspension in any one school year, the student’s enrollment at MSAS will be revoked.

In the case of students with disabilities (as that phrase is defined under Federal regulations promulgated under the Handicapped Act [20 U.S.C. S1401 et seq.]), the regulations and procedures set forth by the State of Florida Department of education for Exceptional Children shall be followed.

Corporal Punishment

Corporal punishment shall not be administered at MSAS. Any failure to comply with this policy shall be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Disclosures

State Statute 1002.33 states,
18. Full disclosure of the identity of all relatives employed by the charter school who are related to the charter school owner, president, chairperson of the governing board of directors, superintendent, governing board member, principal, assistant principal, or any other person employed by the charter school who has equivalent decision-making authority. For the purpose of this subparagraph, the term “relative” means father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, husband, wife, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, or half sister.
(Current Staffing includes the following related personnel.)
Jim Brand(Board of Directors: President) and Linda Brand (Registrar) Husband and Wife
Clinton Jones(Principal) and Jessica Jones(Teacher) Husband and Wife

Dress code

All students attending MSAS are required to wear the school uniform. The uniform for MSAS is a polo or t- shirt with the school logo, slacks or skirts (navy, cream, or jean material) and tennis shoes. Shoes must be closed toe and closed heel tennis shoes. No skate type shoes will be allowed (e.g. Heelys, Retractable Roller Shoes, etc.). Students may not wear “short shorts”. Shorts must be a minimum of fingertip length when hands are held at the student’s side. (Please Note: Uniforms will be sold at the school at our open house and other announced dates during the school year. Uniforms may also be purchased online.) Hats are NOT permitted to be worn in school.

School shirts may be purchased by phone or online from: Classroom Colors.

Field Trips

Field trips are an integral part of our curriculum. These field trips may take many forms. Your child may walk from school to a place in the community, or the entire school may take a field trip on chartered buses. Some field trips will require parental chaperoning for each child as well as transportation, while other field trips will require only a few parents and transportation will be provided.

Please remember that each field trip requires thorough preparation to insure safety. Whenever these trips are planned, your child will be asked to assume responsibility for bringing home a note that informs you of the trip.

It is the responsibility of the parent and child to return the permission slip and any money due by the deadline or he/she will not be able to participate. Field trips are on a first come, first serve basis. There will be no refunds. (*COVID - All field trips are currently on hold)

Health and Safety

Nurse

Presently, a registered nurse is available by telephone. The goal of the school health services is to provide a safe and healthy environment for students as well as staff. The school nurse is not on site at all times, however, but is generally accessible to school personnel for training, consultation, and student referral.

The following services may be offered to students on a referral basis from school personnel: basic health screenings, such as vision and hearing; and, nursing assessment to identify possible communicable diseases and other risks to a student’s health. After any health screening, a record of the results will be sent home with the child. An effort will be made to test absent students at a later date. Please contact the school if you have any questions or concerns.

If you DO NOT desire these services for your child, you must write a letter to the school. In your letter, you must state which of these services you DO NOT want your child to receive. Be sure to indicate your child’s name and grade. The letter must be signed and dated by the child’s parent or legal guardian.

Clinic

MSAS does not provide a school clinic. If your child becomes ill during the day he/she will be sent to the school office. The following procedures will be followed: (COVID - Current CDC guidelinesldlines and recommendations may override or replace the procedures below.)

Student will be asked to explain what is wrong.
The student’s temperature will be taken.
If the child has a temperature above 99.9 degrees Fahrenheit the parent or guardian will be notified and asked to pick up the student.
If the child has a normal temperature he/she will remain in the office to rest for a period of 5 to 15 minutes.
If the child is vomiting, the parent or guardian will be called and asked to pick up the student.
If the child has a rash of any kind, the parent or guardian will be called and asked to pick up the student. Your student will not be able to return to school until the rash has cleared or with a note from the doctor stating the rash in not contagious.
If the child comes to the office with a bump, bruise, bloody nose, bug bite, etc., ice will be applied.
If a child has fallen and hit their head or face, the parent or guardian will be notified immediately after ice has been applied.
In the event that your child becomes acutely ill with any of the following: a very high fever (103 degrees) and above; abdominal pain with vomiting; severe respiratory (breathing) difficulty due to asthma or allergic reaction which does not respond to prescribed medication or for which medication is not available; repeated/extended seizure activity or a first-time seizure of unknown cause; or your child is severely injured or bleeding beyond control by routine first aid measures and is in obvious risk to his/her health and well-being, emergency medical services (911) will be called to provide emergency care and transportation to a hospital.
If an emergency occurs, where school personnel determine 911 services are needed, they will call 911 first and then call the parent or guardian.
If you are contacted by school personnel to pick up your child from school due to illness, injury, or possible communicable disease, you need to make arrangements to pick up your child within 30 minutes. Schools do not have adequate space to retain sick and injured children who need to go home or be seen by a doctor. The welfare of your child is our primary concern. Your assistance and cooperation is needed and appreciated.
MSAS performs head checks once per month.

Head Lice

The head louse is a parasite – meaning it needs a host (person) for nourishment. It is a grayish-tan, wingless, cylindrical insect. Head lice are highly transmissible. The sharing of a comb or hat could be all it takes for an infected person to spread them. The most visible evidence of lice infestation is the presence of nits (eggs). Nits are small, silvery and oval shaped, about the size of the eye of a needle.

Head lice can be difficult to spot, and their nits/eggs are sometimes mistaken for dandruff. Parents are often able to detect the presence of head lice by following these steps.

Conduct weekly head checks.
Search for lice and nits in the hair and on skin behind the ears, at the crown of the head and at the nape of the neck. A magnifying glass and bright lighting may make them easier to see.
Check towels after drying your child’s head for signs of lice.
Examine your child’s garments, especially on hats and hoods of coats, jackets and sweaters.

Special Note: Manatee County schools will not allow children to return to the classroom unless they are NIT FREE. Nit removal is simplified by using a fine-toothed comb. Detailed information for the treatment of head lice will be sent home with any child found to have lice or nits.

Allergies

Please notify your teacher and the school office of any allergies your student may have.

Medication

Note: Whenever possible, medication schedules should be arranged so all medication is given at home. Also, the first dose of any medication taken for the first time will not be administered at school.

Only prescription medication will be administered at school. Over the counter or sample medications must be accompanied by orders from the physician.
Medication must be delivered, by the parent or guardian, to school in the container in which it was dispensed and accompanied by the proper medication authorization form completed by the physician. At this time the medication must be counted and parent authorized form signed before medication can be accepted / administered. Special authorization forms would be needed for injectable emergency medications or medications to be given on field trips outside regular school hours.
A separate supply of medication must be kept at school. Medication will not be transported between home and school on a daily or weekly basis. Please ask your pharmacist for a second container with a prescription label.
The label must indicate the student’s name, name of medication, physician’s name, dosage amount, and time (frequency). Instructions to administer medication “As Needed” or “As Directed” or not sufficient and MSAS will not administer medication based on this instruction without more detail. The label must specifically state the need, e.g., “2 puffs every 4 hrs, as needed for cough, wheeze, or shortness of breath.”
If the medication requires equipment for administration (e.g., cup, spoon, dropper), the parent is responsible for supplying the articles, labeled with the student name.
Parent must provide information regarding possible adverse reactions or complications.
Parent/guardian is responsible to keep school personnel supplied with the needed doses of prescribed medication.
New parental authorization forms will be requested each school year or with any change in medication.
When medication is discontinued or at the end of the school year, medication not taken home by the parent, by dismissal on the last student day, will be destroyed.
Self-medication: Students who have a history of severe allergic reactions and asthma attacks may self-medicate if they have a written prescription from their physician stating they may self-medicate and carry medication on their person. A self-medication form must be completed by the parent for the protection of the student.

Lost and Found

All items left at school will be placed in the lost and found. At the end of every month items still left in lost and found will be donated to a charity.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Harassment and/or Discrimination

MSAS strives to maintain a workplace that fosters mutual employee respect and promotes harmonious,

productive working relationships. Our organization believes that discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation in

any form constitute misconduct that undermines the integrity of the employment relationship. Therefore, MSAS

prohibits discrimination and/or harassment that is sexual, racial, or religious in nature or is related to anyone’s

gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies

to all employees throughout the organization and to all individuals who may have contact with any employee of this

organization. Furthermore, MSAS will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known

disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, or health, or safety concern.

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a

harassing and/or discriminatory nature will constitute harassment and/or discrimination when the person involved

feels compelled to submit to that misconduct in order to keep his/her position, to receive appropriate pay, or to

benefit from certain employment decisions. If this type of misconduct interferes with an employee’s work or creates

an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment, it may also be considered harassment and/or discrimination.

This behavior can include, but is not limited to, suggestive or insulting noises, facial expressions, vulgar language,

nicknames, slurs, derogatory comments, cartoons, jokes, written materials, text messages, and offensive gestures or

touching.

MSAS expects that everyone will act responsibly to establish a pleasant and friendly work environment;

however, if an employee feels he/she has been subjected to any form of harassment and/or discrimination, the

employee should report that conduct to the Administrator within three (3) calendar days of the offense. Employees

are not required to approach the person who is harassing and/or discriminating against them, and they may bypass

any offending member of management. The Administrator will take the necessary steps to initiate an investigation of

the discrimination and/or harassment claim.

MSAS will conduct its investigation in as confidential a manner as possible. Interviews, allegations,

statements, and identities will be kept confidential to the extent possible and allowed by law; however, MSAS will

not allow the goal of confidentiality to be a deterrent to an effective investigation. A timely resolution of each

complaint will be reached and communicated to the employee. Appropriate corrective action, up to and including

termination, will be taken promptly against any employee engaging in discrimination and/or harassment. The

corrective action issued will be proportional to the severity of the conduct. The alleged harasser’s employment

history and any similar complaints of prior unlawful discrimination and/or harassment will be taken into

consideration.

MSAS prohibits retaliation of any kind against employees, who, in good faith, report harassment and/or

discrimination or assist in investigating such complaints. If an employee feels he/she has been subjected to any form

of retaliation, the employee should report that conduct to the Administrator within three (3) calendar days of the

offense. Employees are not required to approach the person who is retaliating against them, and they may bypass

any offending member of management.

Parent problem solving

Problem Solving / Support

Problems and concerns can most quickly be resolved if the matter is brought to the immediate attention of the proper authority. In the case of a teacher/classroom issue, the parent is encouraged to contact the teacher in an attempt to resolve the issue. If the issue cannot be resolved, then they will forward the concerns to the principal of the building. In all other cases, the following people are available to help resolve your issues:

Registrar: Attendance-related questions, parental notes, and early dismissals.
Principal: Payment of bills, school finances, and insurance information.
Principal: Testing programs, course selection, academic problems, career explorations, and school-related personal issues.
Principal: General administrative matters, school climate issues, and emergencies.

Grievance and Appeals Procedures

Grievance and appeal procedures exist to give parents the opportunity to resolve a complaint regarding an alleged violation, misinterpretation, or inequitable application of an established school rule, regulation, policy, or administrative regulation. At any level of the grievance or appeal procedure, the parent has the right to involve a representative (parent(s)/legal guardian(s), etc.) on his/her behalf. Parents have the right to frankly discuss their problems and concerns with staff members without fear of retribution.

Grievance Procedure

The grievance procedure serves to resolve complaints about decisions made by school staff regarding school rules or regulations.

The parent is first encouraged to discuss the issue in question with the professional person (teacher, or other staff member) who originally made the decision, in an effort to resolve the issue at the lowest level.
If, after meeting with the initial school staff member, the parent continues to have a valid concern, the parent is encouraged to meet with the school principal to address their concerns.
If, after meeting with the school principal, the parent continues to have a concern, the parent is encouraged to work with the school’s Parent Liaison to address their concerns.
If, after meeting with the school’s Parent Liaison and/or principal, the parent continues to have a valid concern, the parent may submit a formal appeal to the MSAS Board President.

Concerns should be grieved, in writing, to the Board President within three (3) school days of the date on which a resolution could not be reached. Upon receipt of the written grievance the MSAS Board of Directors’ Executive Committee will convene to determine whether or not the grievance meets the necessary criteria for appeal. The basis of the appeal will be limited to the following criteria:

The principal’s decision was not in compliance with existing school policies.
The principal’s decision was not fairly applied to your child in accordance with school policies.
The principal’s decision was not applied to your child as it has been applied to other children in the school.

The Board President (or their designee) shall render a decision in writing to all parties involved within seven (7) school days of the receipt of the written grievance. A decision shall be rendered by the Board President or designee within fifteen (15) school days of the receipt of the written grievance.

In any circumstance, the parent has the right to and is invited to appear before the Board in their public meeting to express their concerns.

Unresolved Grievance Procedure

If a parent/guardian believes the concern is not resolved by the charter school’s administrator or designee, then the parent/guardian may then notify the School District in writing, describing the nature of the concern and the reason the charter school administrator’s proposed resolution failed to address their concern. Within 30 business days (excluding state, federal, and school district holidays) after receipt of the notification, the District will notify the charter school of the decision for resolution of the complaint or provide a statement of the reasons for not resolving the concern.

Special Magistrate Procedure

If a parental complaint involving certain types of disputes is not resolved at the local level by a charter school administrator within seven business days, or subsequently, a school district decision within 30 business days, a parent/guardian may submit a form to the Florida Department of Education requesting the appointment of a Special Magistrate. If the request is granted, a Special Magistrate would hold a hearing and provide a recommended decision to the State Board of Education on the dispute between a parent and the school district. The State Board of Education would either approve or reject the recommended decision within 30 business days. Additional information can be found at: https://www.fldoe.org/schools/k-12-public-schools/special-magis.stml

parent/student contracts

Below are copies of the parent and student contract that you and your child signed upon entrance into MSAS. Please review these contracts frequently together with your child, as they form the framework of what is expected from you and your child. PDF copies are available on the Documents page.

Manatee School of Arts and Sciences, Inc.

STUDENT CONTRACT

Date: ___________________ Name: ________________________

(Please Print)

I will be responsible for completing and turning in class work assignments and homework.
I will care for textbooks, furniture, equipment, and rooms, leaving them unmarked and in as good a condition as they were found.
I will be respectful of others’ rights and property.
I will speak courteously to any adult or child and will display good manners at all times.
I will refrain from fighting and hurting others.
I will exhibit the principles of good sportsmanship.
I will abide by the school dress code.
I will refrain from bringing cell phones to school.
I will refrain from bringing toys to school.
I will be responsible for bringing any notice from my teacher, parents, or guardian to or from school.
As a student of the Manatee School of Arts and Sciences, my behavior will reflect my commitment in all locations (bus stops and buses, child-care, bathrooms, recess, field trips, and after-school activities).
I understand that I may be returned to my district school if this contract is not fulfilled.

______________________ _________________________

STUDENT PRINCIPAL

Manatee School of Arts and Sciences, Inc.

PARENT CONTRACT

Date: ___________________ Name: ______________________

(Please Print)

I will support the total Manatee School of Arts and Sciences program, philosophy, staff, and administration.
I will be punctual and have my child at school at 8:15 AM and have them picked up by 3:20 PM. I will not drop my child off at the school any earlier than 7:45 AM.
I will pay the Extended Day Program fee if my child is not picked up by 3:20 PM.
I will refrain from picking my child up early between the hours of 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM, so the staff may implement a safe and orderly dismissal.
I will support the school’s codes of behavior, dress, and discipline.
I will furnish a suitable study area for my child at home, help my child with homework, and seek help from teachers when necessary.
I will be available for and attend the conferences and/or Parent-Teacher meetings in person.
I will immediately notify the school office, in writing, of any change of address and/or phone number where I can be reached during the school day. I will also notify the school in writing any changes of student pick-up.
I will provide a written explanation of my child’s absence upon his/her return to school.
I will make arrangements to have my child taken home from school during the school day if I am asked for illness or for disciplinary reasons. This includes making advance standing arrangements with a third party in the event I cannot provide immediate pick-up myself.
I will help the school in as many ways as I can to make our school a leader in parent involvement.
I understand that my child may be returned to his/her district school should this contract not be fulfilled.

___________________ _____________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN PRINCIPAL

School Supplies

Prior to the beginning of the school year, a list of consumable supplies your child will need to study and learn at school will be posted on both the school website and Facebook page. Please provide your child with those materials. From time to time your child will bring home a list of supplies needed for an upcoming project or for their classroom. Please support your school program by providing additional materials needed.

For the safety and security of the students at Manatee School of Arts and Sciences, Inc. backpacks are prohibited, except for the Kindergarten students. (COVID - Personal supplies are needed by each student, no community supplies are currently being used.)

Service Providers

Riverside Speech & Language: Speech & Language
Movement & Motion: OT/PT
LevCo Technologies: IT Support
DJ Quality Services: Lawn Care
CYNAYA Services Corp.: Custodial Services
CJ Certified Bookkeeping Services, LLC: Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Tax Services
Mauldin & Jenkins: CPA Auditors

Tardiness

Students are expected to arrive at school between 7:45-8:00 AM. Students entering the classroom after 8:05 AM are considered tardy. Tardy students must be accompanied by a parent to the main office to be signed in. Students being signed out for an early dismissal must be picked up at the main office no later than 2:30pm. After 2:30pm, all parents must go through carline in order to pick up their child.

For safety reasons and accountability, a parent/guardian must accompany the child into school and sign the child in at the main office. If the lateness is excused (doctor’s appointment, family emergency, medical illness, etc.), the student will not be penalized. (*COVID - Due to procedure changes, Front Office access is currently restricted. Please knock at the front and we will come assist you.)

tELEPHONE

School Telephone

Students will not be allowed to use the phone to ask permission to ride the bus, play with other children after school or to have articles brought to school. When you call and wish to speak to a teacher, it is possible the teacher may be involved in a conference or be in class and not able to take your call. Office personnel will take a message and the teacher will return your call as soon as it is convenient. Please note it could take a teacher or administrator up to three days to return a phone call depending on the demands of the day. All staff will attempt to reach you the day of the phone call, but please be patient if their circumstances do not permit them to return your call the same day.

Emergency Telephone Number

Your telephone number, work number, and cell phone number as well as an emergency contact are very important to us. Please notify the school immediately if your number or emergency number has changed. In case of an emergency this will help us to reach you as quickly as possible. Up-to-date contact info must be maintained with the Front Office.

Cellphones and Other Electronic Devices

Cellphones and Other Electronic Devices are not allowed at school. Any student bringing a cellphone or other electronic device to school shall immediately turn it in to the front desk upon arrival. Any student caught with a cellphone or other electronic device shall by subject to the MSAS Discipline Policy cited in the handbook.

Textbooks

Textbooks will be provided to your child, as needed. Parents are responsible for all textbooks loaned to students. Lost or damaged textbooks must be paid for, by the parent, at the cost to the school for replacement.

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