HAMPTON PREPARATORY
STUDENT/PARENT
HANDBOOK AND CODE OF CONDUCT
2012 - 2013
8915 South Hampton Road
Dallas, Texas 75232
(972) 421-1982
www.hamptonprep.org
Dear Hampton Parents & Students:
Welcome to another exciting year at Hampton Preparatory where our motto is: “One school, One vision: College Opportunity.”
As we embark on a journey into a new future, we invite you to reflect with us in the positive and confident manner that has
always characterized the mission of Hampton Preparatory. We look forward to the many exciting opportunities that lie ahead.
These opportunities run the gamut from new instruction for the young people of our community, new training and support
programs for our talented and dedicated staff, and additional involvement and support options for our parents and community
members. We invite and encourage you to join our efforts as we continue to seek and determine long-range plans for the
direction and future of our school.
Within the pages of this Handbook and Code of Conduct are the policies, rules, consequences, and procedures that are in place
this year at Hampton Preparatory. Please read them carefully with your student(s) and refer to them throughout the year. By familiarizing
yourself with this information, you can help support the school’s effort of establishing and maintaining an academic learning
environment free of distractions. With your help, our students will be well informed and be able to avoid situations that result in an
administrative consequence.
We would like to extend an invitation to each of you to become an active part of your student’s Hampton Preparatory
experience. This year we will continue to seek ways to provide more avenues for parents to become informed about the resources
at Hampton Prep. Our HIP (Hampton Involved Parents) and MoH (Men of Hampton) organizations and staff are always looking
for ways to include our entire school community. We welcome feedback and questions. Please feel free to call or email us at any
time. Our doors are always open.
Sincerely,
The Hampton Administrative Team
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Richard Harrison
Managing Director
rharrison@uplifteducation.org
Larry Washington
Operations Director
lwashington@uplifteducation.org
Roxanne Ashley
K – 8th School Director
rashley@uplifteducation.org
Corey Harris
High School Director
charris@uplifteducation.org
Vinson Smalls
Dean of Students – 6th – 12th
vsmalls@uplifteducation.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I. - VISION AND MISSION – UPLIFT PRINCIPLES
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THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) LEARNER PROFILE
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COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE COMPACTS
PAGES 6 – 8
ADMISSION TO AN UPLIFT SCHOOL
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SECTION II. - SCHOOL SPECIFIC INFORMATION
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SCHOOL SCHEDULE FOR STUDENTS
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ATTENDANCE
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SECTION III. - ACADEMIC PROGRAM
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UPLIFT EDUCATION – GPA / RANKING / CREDIT POLICY
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PROMOTION AND RETENTION
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ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
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ELECTRONIC DEVICES
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SECTION IV. - BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
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SECTION V. – HOMEWORK AND TEST POLICY
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SECTION VI. – ASSESSMENT / TAKS / ACADEMIC SUPPORT
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SECTION VII. - BEHAVIORAL EXPECATIONS ON CAMPUS
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SECTION VIII. - UPLIFT STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
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SECTION IX. - SCHOOL PROPERTY
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SECTION X. – DRESS CODE
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SECTION XI. – DISTRICT INFORMATION
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SECTION XII. – CHILD NUTRITION – MEALS
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SECTION XIII. – HEALTH INFORMATION
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SECTION XIV. – PARENT INVOLVEMENT
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SECTION I. UPLIFT EDUCATION - VISION AND MISSION
The mission of Uplift Education is to create and sustain schools of excellence that empower
students to reach their highest potential and inspire a lifelong love of learning, achievement, service,
and responsible citizenship.
UPLIFT PRINCIPLES
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Our students deserve the very best public education that we as an organization can
provide. Our goal of rigorously preparing each student to enter and subsequently to
succeed in college must be the overriding objective in every thing that we do.
We select our teachers and staff one by one, recognizing that we cannot provide a great
education for our students without seeking and retaining the best possible teachers and
school leaders. The measure of our success as educators starts first and foremost with
the quality of the teachers in our classrooms.
Our schools are demanding and place high expectations on everyone involved…from
our students, our teachers, our staff and our boards of directors. From great
expectations come great results.
The dedication of our people to closing the achievement gap, demonstrated through
substantial amounts of real time in the classroom, is greater than that found in many
other educational institutions. We think that our uncompromising dedication to making
“every second counts” when impacting the life of a child is an important part of our
success to date.
We believe strongly in the power of student-faculty relationships and foster them
through our small school sizes and reduced grade level teams. As a result, each teacher
has the power to make a real difference in their students’ lives.
Our curriculum must be relevant to the lives of our students, teaching them to be world
citizens, tolerant and understanding of how we are all different yet also recognizing how
our common values create a compelling need for us to work together for the greater
good.
We offer our professionals the opportunity to make a meaningful difference sooner than
they might at other organizations. We sufficiently empower our school leaders with
more control and input than that found at other schools in the belief that each leader,
reporting to a dedicated local operating board, should have the ability to control their
team and their environment.
We are fully accountable to all of our stakeholders, especially the parents of our children
and the taxpayers and philanthropic organizations who provide our funding. We will
measure and report our results on an ongoing basis to each constituency who has given
us their trust.
We expect everyone within our community to maintain high ethical standards in
everything that they do, both in their professional responsibilities and in their personal
lives. Our integrity is not a grey area that can be negotiated or compromised.
While we take great pride in the quality of the education that we provide, we also seek to
continually reflect and improve upon it by sharing our most successful approaches
across each of our schools while also seeking to learn best practices developed at other
institutions. We must recognize that we can always be better.
THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) LEARNER PROFILE
The aim of the IB Programme is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing
their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more
peaceful work.
IB learners strive to be:
Inquirers: They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct
inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this
love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.
Knowledgeable: They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global
significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a
broad and balanced range of disciplines.
Thinkers: They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize
and approach complex problems and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
Communicators: They understand and express ideas and information confidently and
creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work
effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.
Principled: They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and
respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for
their own actions and consequences that accompany them.
Open-minded: They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and
are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They
are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from
the experience.
Caring: They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others.
They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives
of others and to the environment.
Risk-takers: They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and
forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies.
They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.
Balanced: They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to
achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.
Reflective: They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are
able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning
and personal development.
COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE COMPACTS
The Commitment to Excellence Compact is an accountability statement which puts into words
those commitments which reflect our organizational symbol -- the triangle. These commitments
are the underpinnings of the “whole village” concept – “it takes a village to raise a child.” Each
triangular side depicts the one of the three areas of responsibility necessary to ensure each student’s
academic success: School-professional community, Parent/Guardian-home, and Student-individual.
This Compact is made between Hampton Preparatory, a college preparatory public school
organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas, the student, and the
parent/guardian in pursuit of a rigorous college preparatory education and leadership
development for the academic year.
STUDENT’S COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
As a Hampton Preparatory student, I fully agree with and commit to the following:
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I will arrive at school every day fifteen (15) minutes prior to the beginning of the school day, in order
to guarantee a full instructional day.
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I will strive to become a global citizen by acting as a thinker, risk-taker and balanced student.
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I will approach my learning with creativity, curiosity and enthusiasm.
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I will attend tutoring, detention or any other support services that are needed as required by school
officials.
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I will work, communicate and behave in accordance with the school’s honor code.
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I will complete all my homework every night and attend each session of any required or assigned
program.
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I will speak to my teachers if I have a question or problem.
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I will be respectful and cooperative toward my parents and teachers.
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I will be principled in all my actions and accept responsibility for them.
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I will be knowledgeable of and follow all school rules, codes, policies and procedures.
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I will always behave in a caring manner that protects the safety, interests and rights of all individuals
in the classroom and the school community.
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I will conduct myself in an inquiring manner that is conducive for learning.
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I will be a reflective, open-minded member of my learning community who will show empathy,
tolerance and respect.
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I will maintain academic integrity insuring my work is my own.
Failure to adhere to these commitments can cause me to lose various Hampton Preparatory
privileges and can lead to removal from Hampton Preparatory.
PARENT’S COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
As a Hampton Preparatory parent, I fully agree with and commit to the following:
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I will make sure our scholar is in class and seated every day by 8:00 am Monday through Friday.
My scholar will be present in school for the entire school day every instructional day on the school
calendar unless my scholar is sick or there is an emergency.
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I will make arrangements so our scholar can remain at school past the school day for tutoring, detention,
or other after school support services.
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I will always help our scholar in the best way we know how. We will do whatever it takes for him/her to
learn. This also means that we will check our child’s homework/Homework Planner every night and let
him/her contact the teacher if there is a problem with homework. We will monitor our scholar’s
progress via Power School.
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I will support all codes, policies, and Core Values of Hampton Preparatory.
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I will always make ourselves available to our child and the school regarding any concerns they might
have.
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I will notify the school when our scholar is absent or call in advance when we know that he/she will be
absent.
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I will thoroughly read all correspondence sent home from Hampton Preparatory Administration/
Staff/Teachers. We will sign and return (if necessary) within 2 school days.
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I will attend all parent meetings and conferences related to our scholar.
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I will allow our child to attend school field trips, including out-of-town field trips.
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I will support the school as it administers consequences in response to student behavior in accordance to
the school policy.
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I will volunteer ten (10) hours each semester at Hampton Preparatory.
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I will pay our scholar’s Student Activity Fee in accordance with policy.
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Failure to adhere to these commitments can cause my scholar to lose various privileges, and can lead to
my scholar’s removal from Hampton Preparatory.
HAMPTON PREPARATORY
ADMINISTRATION/TEACHER/STAFF
COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
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We will be in place to serve students by 7:30 am.
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We will remain at school 30 minutes after student dismissal unless there are other assigned
academic obligations.
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Teachers will always teach using educational best practices, and we will all do whatever it takes
to meet individual student needs.
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We will attend and participate in all staff meetings and professional development activities so
that there is continuous improvement.
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We will always make ourselves available to work with scholars and parents to address any
concerns they might have, including off-hours communications.
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We will respond to communications from scholars, parents, colleagues, and administration
within 48 hours.
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We will actively seek and utilize data on student achievement and school improvement.
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We will always protect the safety, interest, and rights of all individuals in the classroom.
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We will model and enforce all codes, policies and Core Values of Uplift Education.
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We will support the school as it administers consequences in response to student behavior in
accordance to the school policy.
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Failure to adhere to these commitments can lead to my removal from the Uplift family.
One school, One vision: College Opportunity
Note: This Commitment to Excellence is reviewed regularly and parent input is sought in the
review process. Notice of opportunities for parents to participate in the review will be provided by
the School Director or the Title I Coordinator.
ADMISSION TO AN UPLIFT SCHOOL
Open Enrollment Charter School
Hampton Preparatory is an open-enrollment charter school which is a public school of choice. In
order for a student to be admitted into an open-enrollment charter school, the parent must follow
the established guidelines for the admission and lottery process.
School Admission
Parents must complete an application form and submit it to the school prior to the application
deadline in order to be eligible for participation in the lottery (or to be admitted to the school if
there is no lottery). There will be times posted for applications to be received and deadlines to be
met in order to qualify for the lottery. In order to be eligible for the Hampton Preparatory Lottery,
an application must be submitted between November 1st and March 1st. Prior to the actual lottery,
the school will determine the number of spaces that are available in each grade within the school.
Siblings of currently enrolled students must complete an application and submit before the
application deadline to be considered for admission to the school.
Currently Enrolled Students
Once students are admitted to the school, they are not required to participate in the lottery or
admission process, but they will be asked to indicate their intent to return to the school by
completing the re-enrollment process which usually occurs in the early spring.
A student who withdraws for any reason during the school year is only eligible for re-admission
through the lottery. See also the Student Code of Conduct for additional requirements if a student
withdraws prior to a pending disciplinary action.
Additional Information on Admission Process may be obtained from the School Admissions
Coordinator or the Uplift Admissions Coordinator. Information will also be posted on the
School and Uplift website.
SECTION II. SCHOOL SPECIFIC INFORMATION
SCHOOL MISSION
The mission of Hampton Preparatory is to empower every student to reach his/her highest potential
through rigorous academic experiences that inspire a lifelong love of learning, achievement,
understanding of others, service, and responsible global citizenship.
School Colors: Navy Blue and Orange
Mascots: Phoenix
Motto: “Sapere Aude” – Dare to know”
Chants/Affirmations:
One school, One vision: College Opportunity
Only Excellence Will Do!
Raising the bar . . . Rising to the challenge!
Pledge (recited daily)
I pledge to do my best this day
To honor myself and others
In everything I do
To accept responsibility for my own learning
And to encourage the struggles of others
As I embrace my own
To exercise leadership
And to crave college preparation continually!
For me, mediocrity is not an option.
Only excellence will do.
Who I am has value.
What I think has value – “Sapere Aude.”
Who I will become is invaluable to the world.
SCHOOL SCHEDULE FOR STUDENTS
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Monday – Friday Breakfast 7:30 am – 7:50 am
Monday – Friday School Begins @ 8:00 am (Tardy at 8:00 am)
Mon, Tues, Thurs., Fri. Dismissal @ 3:45 pm.
Wednesday Early Dismissal @ 1:45 pm
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Monday – Friday Breakfast 7:30 am – 7:50 am
Monday – Friday School Begins @ 8:00 am (Tardy at 8:00 am)
Mon, Tues, Thurs., Fri. Dismissal @ 4:00 pm.
Wednesday Early Dismissal @ 2:00 pm
HIGH SCHOOL
Monday – Friday Breakfast 7:30 am – 7:50 am
Monday – Friday School Begins @ 8:00 am (Tardy at 8:00 am)
Mon, Tues, Thurs., Fri. Dismissal @ 4:00 pm.
Wednesday Early Dismissal @ 2:00 pm
Saturday School
9:00 am – 12:00 pm (time may vary)
*Students must always be in a school approved uniform.
Office Hours
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL
To ensure the safety of students, children are not to arrive to school before 7:30 a.m. There is no
adult supervision until that time. Immediately after students are dismissed from school, they are to
be picked-up or walk home unless they attend any of the school sponsored after-school
programs. We cannot have children playing on the school grounds after being dismissed because
there is no supervision.
ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL
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Doors open for students at 7:30 a.m. Parents should not leave students at school before 7:30 a.m.
Staff will be on duty as of 7:30 a.m.
Should a student arrive excessively early, a phone call will be made to the parent to remind them of
the school’s policy and our concern for your child’s safety.
DISMISSAL
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Parents who wish to pick up their child at the close of school should do so following carpool
guidelines handed out at the beginning of the year.
Parents wishing to pick their child up before school dismissal must go to Door 1 (front lobby) to
sign students out.
For your child’s safety and for the safety of all the children, students still remaining on campus after
4:15 pm will be taken to After-school Care in the primary cafeteria. Parents/Guardians will be
charged the Daily Rate of $7.00.
STUDENT WALKERS
Students must walk immediately home after leaving school property.
After-School Activities – Student Pick Up
Students must be picked up immediately at the end of an after-school activity (tutorials, sports,
practice, etc.). All after-school activities usually end by 5:15 p.m., unless otherwise specified in
writing by the supervising teacher/ sponsor. If a student is in a supervised after-school activity, the
teacher/sponsor will wait with the students in front of the school or gymnasium for 15 minutes,
after that activity ends, to allow for pick-up. Remaining students will be charged $7 for late pickup thereafter.
PICKING STUDENTS UP EARLY
Parents must go to the front office and sign their child out of school. If there is an emergency or
special case, please call the office ahead of time to make arrangements. Children will not be
released to people who are not on the emergency card. Only after parent signs the child out
will the child be released to the parent or other authorized person.
Children are not permitted to leave early at the following times:
Primary: After 3:15 pm
Secondary: After 3:30 pm
Wednesdays – After 1:30 pm
*The school has already begun the dismissal process and it is not safe for the child to leave at this
time.
ATTENDANCE:
Student Attendance/Absences
In Texas, a child between the ages of 6 and 18 is required to attend school unless exempted by law.
The Texas Education Code 25.085-096 states that a student may not be given credit for a class
unless the student is in attendance at least 90% of the time that the class is offered (9 days per
semester per class including excused and unexcused absences).
Attendance is taken each period of the school day and is recorded for the state each day during
second period. State funding is based on daily attendance figures. In Grades K-5, attendance is
taken by 10:15 a.m. In grades 6-12, attendance is taken each class period and is recorded for state
attendance purposes at approximately 10:30 a.m.
Student absences may result in serious disruption of a student’s mastery of instructional materials;
therefore, the student should avoid unnecessary absences. If the parent/guardian or student has
questions about regarding attendance issues, s/he should contact the school attendance office for
information. Students are expected to be in school except in cases of emergency, illness, or schoolapproved absences.
Students should make every effort to be present daily. If an absence is unavoidable, a
parent/guardian should call the main office before 8:30 a.m. on the date of the absence with
the reason for the student's absence. Teachers are not responsible for communicating this
information to the office. All absences will be verified by the school attendance office starting at
8:30 and if the school has not been notified by 10 a.m., the student’s absence will be recorded as
“unexcused.” It is important that the parent calls in directly to the person in charge of attendance.
A message may be left on the school’s voice mail service; however, it is the parent’s responsibility to
make sure the message was received. When a parent/guardian knows in advance about a future
absence, prior written permission for the absence to be “excused” should be received in advance.
When the student returns to school, he/she should provide the office with a note signed by a
parent/guardian explaining the reason for the absence. Since absences may determine grading and
course credit, all documentation regarding absences will be retained in the student’s cumulative file
for a period of two years.
Personal Illness
When a student’s absence for personal illness exceeds three consecutive days, the student will be
required to present a statement from a physician or health clinic verifying the illness or other
condition causing the student’s extended absence from school. If the student has established a
questionable pattern of absences, the Campus Director may require a physician or clinic’s statement
of illness after a single day’s absence. This procedure will be used as a condition for classifying the
absence as excused or as one for which extenuating circumstances exist. Failure to provide the
required statement may result in the student and/or parent being charged with violating the
compulsory attendance laws as wells as the possibility of a loss of credit.
Regardless of the reason, absences will be marked “unexcused” if the parent does not contact the
school in writing or by telephone. A note or confirmation from the parent / guardian must be
provided the day of the student’s return. If a note is not provided within three working calendar
days of the student’s return, the absence will be marked “unexcused” resulting in possible academic
penalties.
Excused Absences
Student absences may be excused with proper documentation or approval from the school director
in the following situations:
1.) Medical appointments, 2.) Observance of religious holidays, 3.) Extracurricular activities, 4.)
Death or serious illness in immediate family, 5.) Attendance at required court appearances,
6.) Naturalization ceremonies, 7.) Military deployment of parent, 8.) College trips
Truancy/Non-Compliance with Attendance Laws:
If a student who is required to attend school under the law is absent without excuse for ten or more
days or parts of days within a six month period or three or more days or parts of days within a four
week period, a truancy action may be brought for failure to comply with the compulsory attendance
laws. The student and his/her parent may be subject to prosecution or referral to the juvenile court
if the student fails to attend school as required by law.
Leaving Campus During School Hours
A student younger than 18 years old, must have prior parent/guardian approval, either written or by
a school documented phone call, before that student may leave campus during school hours.
DESIGNATION OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN FOR PICK-UP:
The school will recognize the parent/guardian listed on the Student Registration Form as the only
person(s) having rights to that particular student and that student’s presence in school. If a
parent/guardian or authorized family member other than the one(s) listed on the card, claims to
have the right to pick up the student, that person must present:
• A certified court order showing change of custody rights and proper identification;
• Proof including, but not be limited to, statements from credible individuals in a
position to verify
this fact, including family members, clerks of the court, judges,
attorneys or other trustworthy persons; and
• Other proof satisfactory in the sole discretion of the school administration.
Students will be released from school only to the parent/guardian listed on the Student Registration
Form (with the exception of normal school dismissal time), or to another person designated in
writing by the parent / guardian. Exceptions to this procedure may require proof of identification. A
change of custody will not be allowed on school property during the school day, unless authorized
by the Senior Director.
WITHDRAWAL
Parents of students withdrawing from Hampton Preparatory may be required to meet with an
administrator before proceeding with the withdrawal process. A Withdrawal Form and a Transfer
Request Form may be obtained from the main office. Transcripts will be provided within ten
business days of:
 Counselor’s receipt of the Transcript Request Form
 Payment of any unpaid fees
 Returning school property
Note that transcript may be held until payment of past due fees and the return of all school
property. The Attendance Office may withdraw a student for non-attendance if the student is
absent unexcused or whose whereabouts are unknown for twenty consecutive days.
SECTION III. ACADEMIC PROGRAM – HAMPTON PREPARATORY
Hampton Preparatory will offer a rigorous college preparatory education, that encourages
confidence, independence and meaningful relationships. The relevant academic program will
require English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and History each year. Additional courses will
be offered such as: Foreign Language, Business Technology, Physical Education, and Fine Arts.
Upon successful completion of all coursework, the student will earn a Distinguished Achievement
Program High School Diploma. Most significantly, each student must seek and gain
acceptance into a four-year college or university as a high school graduation requirement.
Curriculum
The Hampton Preparatory faculty and administration are committed to preparing our students for
the global world in which we live. Our college Preparatory curriculum emphasizes a rigorous core
academic program that includes Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts, Physical
Education, and Foreign Language and is modeled on the standards set by the International
Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). Please refer to the Program of Studies published each spring for
detailed information about our academic programs.
Required School Program Hours Policy
Mandatory Summer Session (Student Leadership Academy)
 A student who fails to attend the mandatory Student Leadership Academy (SLA), and whose
absence has not been approved by the Senior Director, may be required to make up the
summer session during the first semester of the regular school year by attending Saturday
School or at such other time as determined by the Senior Director. Attendance at SLA is a
requirement at all Uplift Schools. Dates for SLA will be published by February 2012.
Mandatory Saturday Enrichment
 Students may make up work that is assigned for Saturday Enrichment classes with the school
leader’s advanced written approval. Saturday Enrichment schoolwork and activities will
count toward the student’s semester grade in the course (s) offered.
Grading Program
Grading and reporting should focus on student growth and learning in a climate of high
expectations. Instructional emphasis should be placed on the accomplishment of defined school
goals. Student progress will be assessed every nine-weeks, using several rubrics, which include
portfolios, verbal assessments and written formats, such as tests and quizzes.
Students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd will earn letter grades. Students in grades 5th through
12th will earn numerical grades.
The numerical grades (percentages) and their meanings used on the report to parents are shown
below:
Percentage Grade
100-90
89-80
79-75
Explanation of Grades
Outstanding Progress
Good Progress
Satisfactory Progress
74-70
69 and below
I
Unsatisfactory Progress
Failing
Incomplete
Hampton Preparatory students are expected to maintain a mastery level of 80% in all subject areas.
Failure to do so will result in required tutorials after school and/or Saturday school.
Explanation of Letter Grades for Leadership
The following criteria are provided as a general guide for administering leadership grades:
E
Excellent
Observes rules all of the time
S
Satisfactory
Observes rules most of the time
N Needs Improvement Observes rules infrequently
U
Unsatisfactory
Almost never observes rules
Grade Classification in the High School
Class placement in the High School depends on the number of accumulated credits. The following
scale shows credits that must be completed for class placement.
Sophomore: 6 credits
Content Area
Junior: 13 credits
Credits
English
4
Math
4
Science
4
Social Studies
Additional Language:
Government
Economics
Physical Education
Health
Communications
Fine Arts
3
3
½
½
1½
½
½
1
Technology
1
College Skills
1
Additional Electives
3½
Senior: 20 credits
Courses
English I, II, II, IV
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, plus an additional
math course*
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, plus an additional
Science course
World Geography, US History, World History
Spanish I, II, III (AP and IB students will earn IV.)
Government
Economics
PE or Athletics
Health
Communication Applications
Choir, Band, Visual Art, Theater
Desktop Publishing, Business Computer
Applications Systems, Web mastering, Computer
Science, or other technology course
To be taken over the course of two years. ½ credit
per year.
Additional Math courses, Technology courses, or
courses of the students choosing may satisfy the
elective requirement.
*Students must also fulfill the college acceptance component for graduation.
Evaluation of Credits for Transfer Students
Hampton Preparatory accepts credits from other schools accredited by the state of Texas. Credits
will be evaluated in terms of their meeting requirements for graduation from a Texas high school as
well as from Hampton Preparatory. All transfer grades earned in accredited schools will be
converted to the Hampton Preparatory grading scale and course designation consistent with that
established by Hampton Preparatory.
Eligibility for Commencement
To be eligible to participate in the May graduation exercises, seniors must have:
 Completed all state and local graduation requirements (credits/TAKS/community
service hours);
 Been enrolled at Hampton Preparatory both semesters of their senior year;
 Have applied to a four- year colleges/universities and have been accepted to a four
college or university; and
 Completed 100 hours of community service during high school.
UPLIFT EDUCATION GPA/RANKING/CREDIT POLICY
This information was updated June of 2011, and pertains to High School Students.
GPA Policy:
- The grading system is as follows:
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CF
On 100 Scale
100-97
96-93
92-90
89-87
86-83
82-80
79-77
76-73
72-70
69 and Below
On 4.0 Scale
4.0
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
0.0
Calculation of weighted GPA:
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To weight the GPA, the semester grade in each course is added to the course weight. All
weighted courses are totaled and divided by the total number of courses to get the weighted
GPA.
Example: A student earns a grade of 4.0 in an AP English class for the fall semester. Since this course is
an AP level course, the student earns an additional point. Therefore the student’s weighted GPA is a 5.0
(4.0 + 1.0 = 5.0) for the semester class.
Weightings are based on the following scale:
Advance Placement/IB 1
Dual Credit/Pre-AP/Honors 0.5
All other courses 0
Calculation of unweighted GPA:
 Unweighted GPA is the sum of the unweighted grades on a 4.0 scale divided by the total
number of courses
Communication on transcript:
 The student’s transcript will show both
Weighted GPA on a 5.0 scale
Unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale
Ranking Policy:
Rank will be calculated using all semester grades and will be based on weighted GPA. The following
courses are not included in GPA:
 Currently Pass/Fail courses do not receive GPA points. Without a numeric grade no GPA
points can be awarded. These types of courses are generally PE courses so they rarely earn
class ranking points either
 HS credits earned in middle school do not count towards class ranking or GPA. These
classes will show Pass/Fail on the transcript
 Local credits earned do not count towards class ranking or GPA
 If a student repeats a course where credit has already been earned, then the first course will
have to be listed as a local credit. For example: If a student took Algebra 1 in the 8th grade but
needed to repeat it in the 9th grade, then the 8th grade Algebra 1 would count as a local credit
Note: This policy goes into effect immediately for all students across Uplift schools with the exception of the
North Hills Prep graduating class of 2012 which will calculate rank based on quality points.
Rank is calculated at the end of the first semester of 9th grade. The system will automatically begin
to rank students as soon as they have acquired credit in 9th grade
Graduating seniors with the highest and second highest cumulative weighted grade point average as
determined at the end of the third nine weeks grading period Senior year or the eighth semester and
carried out three decimal places will be eligible to serve as the valedictorian and salutatorian
respectively. In the event of a tie for valedictorian, the students will share the honor and there no
salutatorian will be designated. All courses and corresponding numeric grades earned to determine
GPA must not be modified in content and must be identified by the state as a regular, honors, and /
or AP courses in order to qualify for valedictorian and salutatorian. Valedictorian and salutatorian
eligibility requires attendance at Uplift high school for 6 consecutive semesters proceeding
graduation. Further, a student who is in violation of school code, honor code, or have criminal
charges may be deemed ineligible to represent school as the valedictorian or salutatorian.
Internal communication of rank: Ranks will be communicated to students and their families who are in the
top 25% at the end of sophomore year, end of junior year, and end of every semester senior year. For those
below the top 25%, students and their families will be told what quartile they are in at the end of sophomore
year, end of junior year, and end of every semester senior year.
Road to College Program: -- All students will be supported in their college application
process by the Uplift Road to College Program and the RTC campus counselor. Students
will also have the opportunity to have a HERO volunteer assigned to them to assist with the
college application process. Please check with the RTC counselor at the school for further
information.
PROMOTIONS/RETENTIONS
Grades K-5
Any student who fails one class in core subject areas (Math, Science, Social Studies, English,
Language Arts, and Foreign Language) may not be promoted to the next grade until the academic
committee meets and makes a decision to advance or retain based on course work and various
assessments. Additionally, Hampton Preparatory follows the Grade Placement Committee (GPC)
recommendation in the fifth grade. Hampton Preparatory does not accept summer school credit,
unless taken through Uplift Summer School Program. Students who fail three or more core classes
may not advance to the next grade.
Grades 6 –8
Any student who fails one class or two classes in core subject areas (Math, Science, Social Studies,
English, Language Arts, and Foreign Language) may not be promoted to the next grade until s/he
has successfully completed summer school at an Uplift Education School. Students failing three (3)
or more core subjects will be retained in grade during the next academic year. Additionally,
Hampton Preparatory follows the Grade Placement Committee (GPC) recommendation in the
eighth grade. Hampton Prep does not accept summer school credit for courses failed unless taken
through the Uplift Education Summer School Program.
Grades 9-12
Any High School student who fails a for-credit course must take the course again. High School
students must take the failed course before graduation and receive a passing grade. Hampton
Preparatory does not accept summer school credit for high school courses failed at Hampton, unless
taken through the Uplift Summer School Program. Failure in a core course may impact a student’s
ability to graduate within the typical 4-year plan.
Repeating a Course
If a student repeats a course due to a previous failure, the grades recorded in the original course as
well as in the repeated course are used in calculating the student’s GPA by averaging both grades for
each such course. Courses with a passing grade may not be repeated for credit.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty is detrimental to our school culture, and is treated as a severe discipline
infraction.
Forms of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Turning in copied information (from books, magazines, essays, the Internet, etc.) as your
own
Paraphrasing with minimal word changes
Borrowing ideas and patterns of thought without proper citation
Collaboration on independent assignments
Copying and submitting the work of another as your own
Allowing another student to copy your work
Using a “cheat sheet” or other unauthorized notes during a test or quiz
Looking at someone else’s paper for an answer on a test or quiz and changing an answer
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Failing to mark an answer wrong when self-grading
Telling others or asking others the content of an exam or quiz
Giving a student or using an old test without teacher permission
Looking at an exam prior to taking it without teacher permission
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
The first priority of Hampton Preparatory is to create a rigorous and engaging learning environment
for all students, teachers and staff. We understand that electronic media is a valuable component in
our modern world. We wish to encourage the appropriate use of technology to enhance the
curriculum and engage student learning. We also understand that these items can often be a
distraction that can take away from our goal.
With that in mind please be aware of the following Hampton Preparatory guidelines for electronic
devices:
1. Electronics such as cell phones, MP3 Players, laptops, etc., are expensive. Students are
ultimately responsible for any loss, damage or theft of their personal property. Hampton
Preparatory will not investigate nor be responsible for lost or stolen items. Parents, we ask
that you carefully consider whether or not your child needs to have any of these items at
school.
2. Students may not have electronic devices out during school hours. If brought to school,
electronic devices should be secured in the student’s locker.
3. When these devices cause a distraction or disruption to the learning environment, or when a
student uses an electronic device in an inappropriate manner, they will be subject to
classroom or administrative consequences.
4. Retrieved cell phones will be locked up at the front desk (Door 1). The parent/guardian
must sign to retrieve the cell phone. The first confiscation will not incur an expense. The
2nd and following confiscations will incur a $15 charge each time the phone is returned to the
parent/guardian.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
A student may be excused from activity due to health reasons for a maximum of three days with a
note from a parent. If it is necessary to be excused for an extended period of time, a doctor’s note
must be provided to the school. P.E. uniforms are required for secondary students. Students who
fail to dress out in proper uniform may be given a zero for classroom participation for the
day.
ATHLETIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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Eligibility and Commitment Requirements
Students must meet the standards for interscholastic eligibility as outlined by the state of Texas.
Copies of these rules and regulations may be obtained from the school Athletic Coordinator upon
request. The expectations for being a participant in a school's athletic program, including specific
eligibility requirements, training rules and team rules shall be communicated to team members at the
beginning of the season of participation.
SECTION IV- BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Community Service
Students are expected to participate in age-appropriate community service work for Grades 6 – 12,
and for students in grades 9-12 are expected to complete 25 hours of community service per year.
Field Trips
Scheduled field trips are an important part of the school curriculum. Parents will be notified in
writing when field trips are planned. Permission/Release forms must be signed by the parent and
presented to the field trip organizer before a student is permitted to participate in a field trip activity.
All students are expected to be in full uniform unless special permission has been obtained from the
Campus or Senior Director.
Road to College Trips
Uplift Education will create the itinerary for the Road to College trip. Information about the
locations, costs and payment options will available early in the school year.
Clubs and Organizations
Participation in clubs and organizations is contingent upon the student‟s successful performance in
the classroom. At the beginning of each school year there will be an event held in which students
can learn about the clubs and organizations being sponsored and the membership requirements.
Students may sign up for membership at that time.
SECTION V - HOMEWORK AND TEST POLICY
Diligent and consistent study is vital to academic success and college preparation at Hampton
Preparatory. Homework is a critical extension and review of learning. On average, two to three
hours of homework and studying per night is required in grades 9-12. This is roughly a half-hour of
study for each class. Students in grades 6-8 will have between one to two hours of homework per
night. Since we are a college preparatory school, our courses often mirror the content, rigor, and
expectations of the coursework required of students in honors, advanced placement, and or IB
classes; therefore, students should expect more preparation time. Experience has shown that this
amount of homework is necessary for success in a college preparatory school. Even when a formal
assignment may not be given, a review of the material covered that day is still required.
Students who fail to complete homework assignments will be granted a mandatory study hall period
after regular school hours from 4:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. or longer at the teacher’s discretion assigned the
same day the work is due. Students failing to consistently complete homework assignments will be
assigned the discipline consequence according to the infraction scale.
HOMEWORK POLICY
The basic purpose of any home assignment is to reinforce and practice classroom
instruction. Parents should ask to review homework to ensure that the child has completed the
homework. Support them by providing an environment that will assure the child’s success in school.
It is the student’s responsibility to turn in homework on the assigned date in class. Students are
provided planners as a way to assist students with organization and study skills. The planner is also a
tool to help parents assist their student(s) with these critical lifelong skills. When absent, students
must obtain the missed assignments and make up the work in accordance with the policy for
excused absences.
LATE WORK
It is our intent to get students “college ready.” College success requires planning and accountability
to established deadlines. Therefore, we do not accept late work from students. Students who fail to
submit assigned work by the established deadline will receive a zero.
Excused Absences
The late work policy does not apply to excused absences. Students who have missed work due to an
excused absence have as many class days to make up the work as they were absent. For example, if a
student is absent on Monday and returns to school on Tuesday the work will be due Wednesday
morning. If your student has missed several days due to illness, please contact the teacher to
determine a reasonable plan to help your child catch up on missed work.
Un-excused Absences
All work is due on the date that the teacher specifies. Because homework is a reinforcement of the
learning that occurs in the classroom, students must complete all homework assignments. According
to this policy, students will not receive a “zero” for not turning in any assigned work. However, in
an effort to ensure student learning, students will be required to submit any missed assignment.
Parents will be immediately notified that their child must remain in after school tutorials to complete
the assignment. Students will receive an “I” until all assignments are turned in.
Incomplete (I) assignments will also affect eligibility requirements for all extra-curricular activities.
Every week, an “Incomplete/Failure” list will be given to all faculty, including club and other activity
sponsors. Students who are on the list will not be able to practice nor are they eligible to perform or
compete. The ineligibility status will be in effect for a week minimum. The week of ineligibility will
begin on the day of the infraction and will be lifted five school days from the date of the infraction,
provided the student has met all requirements. Any student who is failing at the end of a 9-week
reporting period will be subject to the Eligibility and Commitment Requirements for participating in
athletics and extracurricular activities.
All “incompletes” due to unexcused absences must be cleared by the first day of semester exams.
SECTION VI - ASSESSMENTS/TAKS/ACADEMIC SUPPORT
TAKS Testing and Remediation
Hampton Preparatory is committed to student success on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and
Skills (TAKS) and takes seriously its obligation to provide students the support and assistance they
need to succeed. All students at TAKS-testing grade levels (3 – 11) will be regularly benchmark
tested to ensure that they are making appropriate progress through the required TAKS curriculum.
Students who are not making satisfactory progress will receive remedial help. Students who have
failed a TAKS test in the previous year will be required to attend academic support classes /
tutorials when the school offers them in the areas in which the standard was not met. In some cases,
this may be an on-going, regularly scheduled class. In others, it may be an intense tutorial for a
period prior to the TAKS testing in February, March, or April.
Note: TAKS is to be replaced by STAAR Test in 2011-2012. In general, the same practices
described above will apply to the STAAR testing and remediation.
College Testing
PSAT
Students will take the PSAT in October and must sign up with the College Counselor. The PSAT
tests have a fee, but fee waiver forms are also available for qualifying students for this test. Students
take the PSAT to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship.
SAT and ACT
Applications for taking the SAT and ACT are available in the counselor’s office. Fee waiver forms
for these tests are also available in the counselor’s office. Students in Grades 11 and 12 usually take
these tests.
The College Skills Course and Saturday tutoring helps prepare students for these assessments.
Learning Differences - Be sure to include these paragraphs in handbook.
If a student is experiencing learning difficulties, the parent may contact a school administrator to
learn about the district’s overall general education referral or screening system for support services.
This system links students to a variety of support options, including referral for a special education
evaluation. Students having difficulty in the regular classroom should be considered for tutorial,
compensatory and other support services that are available to all students. At any time a parent is
entitled to request an evaluation for special education services. Within a reasonable amount of time,
school must decide if the evaluation is needed. If evaluation is needed, the parent will be notified
and asked to provide consent for the evaluation.
Hampton Preparatory aims to develop students into responsible, professional individuals
upon graduation. Therefore, expectations for each student’s behavior are set very high. The
faculty and staff work to assist students as well to ensure that these expectations are
attainable for all students. Additionally, all students are expected to follow and uphold the
Uplift Student Code of Conduct, a copy of which is attached and made a part of this
handbook. In addition to setting out expectations, the Code of Conduct also sets out those
behaviors which could lead to expulsion from Hampton Preparatory and the process for
determining when expulsion will be imposed and the appeal of such decision.
SECTION VII. Behavioral Expectations on Campus
Assembly Behavior
All students are expected to attend assembly programs and sit in their designated areas.
Inappropriate behavior will be dealt with in accordance with the student behavior code. During
assemblies, the highest standard of conduct is expected. We, as a school, are often judged by our
ability to host visitors. Assembly programs are situations where our ability to behave as adults is
being judged. Students taking part in assemblies must have all activities and routines previewed by
their advisor. Students who vary from these previewed activities may be disciplined.
S.L.A.N.T. – Classroom Expectation
Students are expected to SLANT in classes to demonstrate respect and interest.
S
Sit-Up Straight, Hands off Face
L
Listen and Learn
A
Ask and Answer
N
Nod Your Head
T
Track the Speaker
Tardies
Hampton Preparatory expects punctuality and dependability and maintains a strict policy regarding tardiness.
Tardiness to school and to class is unacceptable. Excessive or habitual tardiness may be grounds for a
petition to the Dallas County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 for violation of the Dallas County Compulsory
Attendance Law. School begins each day at 8:00 am and all students must be in class at this time.
Every effort should be made to schedule medical/dental appointments at times other than during school
hours. Nonetheless, tardiness will be excused for scheduled doctor, dentist, or orthodontist appointments,
illnesses, and emergencies upon returning to school with a note from the doctor or a parent to the
Attendance Office.
SECTION VIII. UPLIFT STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
I. General Principles and Guidelines
These rules of conduct and discipline are established to maintain order in the school and to
encourage responsible behavior on the part of all students. The staff of the school has the
responsibility to enforce the standards and policies of this Student Code of Conduct. Full
cooperation of the students and parents/guardians is expected.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times. Any
behavior that is detrimental to the learning environment of the student or other students and/or
staff member s will not be tolerated. A student whose behavior shows disrespect toward others,
including interference with another’s access to public education and to a safe environment, will
be subject to disciplinary action.
A. Campus Director:
The Campus Director has the authority to implement the Student Code of Conduct up to
and including the suspension of a student from campus. If the school has a Dean of
Students who handles student discipline, then the Dean of Students may recommend
discipline consequences, including suspension or expulsion, to the Campus Director. In
determining whether to recommend suspension or expulsion, the Campus Director should
consult the Senior Director prior to making the recommendation.
B. Senior School Director (or School Director):
Only the Senior Director (also referred to herein as the “School Director”) has the authority
to expel a student. Expulsions shall be handled according to the procedures described
below.
C. Campus, Classroom and Assembly Rules
In addition to rules in this Student Code of Conduct, Campus and School Directors may
impose additional campus rules, and teachers and extracurricular sponsors may impose and
communicate such additional campus rules, classroom rules, where such rules are not
inconsistent with this Code. A student’s conduct in assemblies and other out-of-classroom
activity must comply with rules applicable to those of the classroom.
D. Extracurricular Standards
Sponsors and coaches may develop and communicate written extracurricular expected
standards of behavior for induction in and continued participation in that activity. Such
standards may be higher than those of the Student Code of Conduct. These standards must
be communicated to the students involved in that extracurricular activity and must be
approved by the School Director. Students who violate communicated extracurricular
standards of behavior may be subject to disciplinary action under the Student Code of
Conduct, and in addition, denied the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities.
E. Students With Disabilities
The discipline of students who have been identified with a disability as outlined in the
Individual with Disabilities Act (IDEA‘04) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, and are currently receiving services under those statutes, will be conducted in
accordance with the current federal and state laws. School staff will determine if the student
is eligible for such services and, upon making such determination, shall utilize and apply the
appropriate disciplinary process under the current Code of Conduct.
F. Expected Standards of Student Conduct:
Each student is expected to behave in a responsible manner by:
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Demonstrating courtesy and respect for others;
Attending all classes, regularly and on time;
Preparing for each class by taking the appropriate materials
and assignments to class;
Being well-groomed and dressing appropriately as defined by
the School’s code for dress and grooming standards;
Obeying all campus, classroom and extracurricular rules;
Respecting the rights and privileges of other students, school
staff, and other adults on campus or at school-related
activities on or off campus;
Respecting the property of others, including school property
and facilities;
Cooperating or assisting the school staff in maintaining
safety, order, and discipline;
Adhering to the Academic Honesty Policy; and
Adhering to the Student Code of Conduct.
G. Code of Conduct Violations
Prohibited behaviors: Students who engage in any of the following behaviors are subject to
disciplinary consequences, up to and including suspension or expulsion, if the behavior is
persistent or serious enough, in the reasonable opinion of the School Director, to warrant such
action:
1. Leaving school grounds or school-sponsored events without permission of
an appropriate school official;
2. Insubordination, i.e., failing to comply with lawful directives given by school
personnel;
3. Engaging in inappropriate physical or sexual conduct;
4. Engaging in conduct that constitutes sexual harassment, whether the conduct
is by word, gesture, or any other sexual conduct, including requests for sexual
favors;
5. Possessing or using matches or a lighter except as part of an instructional
program;
6. Starting or building a fire on school grounds or at a school-sponsored event
except as part of an instructional program;
7. Possessing, using, or smoking tobacco products;
8. Possessing, selling, using, or distributing medications that are available
without a prescription in a manner that is not consistent with the medicine’s
intended use as indicated on the manufacturer’s label or with school rules
concerning the handling of such medications;
9. Possessing or selling items attempted to be passed off as illegal drugs or
contraband;
10. Possessing drug paraphernalia;
11. Possessing or distributing pornographic material;
12. Possessing knives, bladed instruments, air guns, chemical dispensing devices,
fireworks, replica firearms or bombs, electronic stunning devices, and other
similarly dangerous items;
13. Possessing a firearm;
14. Possessing ammunition or explosives;
15. Committing an assault which results in injury;
16. Making a threat to harm someone or to cause damage to the building or
property of the school, including a false alarm or report, including but not
limited to, bomb threats;
17. Possessing, distributing, using, or being under the influence of an alcoholic
beverage;
18. Possessing, using, being under the influence, distributing, attempting to
distribute, buying or attempting to buy illegal drugs;
19. Using, in a manner inconsistent with the manufacturer’s instructions, or
being under the influence of, glue or aerosol paint;
20. Discharging a fire extinguisher, except in an emergency;
21. Violating dress or grooming standards;
22. Violating campus, classroom, extracurricular or other communicated
standards of behavior;
23. Being in facilities designated for the opposite sex such as restrooms or locker
rooms, or in facilities designated as faculty, janitorial only, or custodial only;
24. Cheating or copying the work of another;
25. Using profanity, vulgar language, or obscene gestures;
26. Engaging in fighting, whether provoked or not, when such fighting results or
may result in injury to a student, staff or other bystander;
27. Bullying, which may include repeated teasing, taunting, threatening, hitting,
stealing, intentional exclusion, and rumors that create an ongoing pattern of
harassment and abuse, including the use of social media or internet as a
means of bullying;
28. Stealing, theft or robbery;
29. Damaging or vandalizing property belonging to others;
30. Name calling, ethnic or racial slurs, or derogatory statements that school
officials reasonably anticipate could disrupt the school program or incite
violence;
31. Inappropriate or illegal use of the school’s electronic communication
systems, including the Internet;
32. Falsification of records, passes, or other school-related documents;
33. Behaving in any way that substantially disrupts the school environment or
educational process;
34. Being involved in gang activity, including participating as a pledge or
member, or soliciting another person to become a pledge or member of a
gang;
35. Evidence confirming that a student has committed a felony level offense
(under Texas Penal Code) or other serious off-campus conduct which is
likely to have at least one of the following effects:
a. Disrupts the learning environment;
b. Provides a negative example to other students; or
c. Creates a dangerous and unsafe environment for students or
school personnel.
The above list of prohibited behaviors is offered by way of example only. Disciplinary action, up to
and including suspension or expulsion, may result for other types of school-related misconduct that
violates the intent of this Code of Conduct.
II. Discipline Management -Consequences:
Discipline will be designed to improve conduct and to encourage students to adhere their
responsibilities as members of the school community. Disciplinary action will draw on the
professional judgment of teachers and administrators and on a range of discipline management
techniques. Discipline will be correlated to the seriousness of the offense, the student’s age and
grade level, the frequency of misbehavior, the student’s attitude, the effect of the misconduct on the
school environment, and any statutory requirements. Because of these factors, discipline for a
particular offense may bring into consideration varying techniques and responses.
Teachers initially handle all discipline issues within their classrooms and administer consequences
ranging from a simple warning to removal from the classroom. For those Code infractions that can
be handled by the teacher, the following discipline management techniques may be used alone or in
combination:
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Verbal or oral correction;
Cooling off or timeout;
Phone calls to parents/guardians;
Seating changes in the classroom or lunchroom;
Counseling by teachers, counselors, or administrators;
Parent-teacher conferences;
Parent-administrator conferences;
Temporary confiscation of items that disrupt the educational process;
Grade reductions for academic violations such as cheating, copying, allowing others
to copy work, or plagiarism;
j. Rewards or demerits;
k. Behavioral contracts;
l. Sending the student to the office or other assigned areas, or in-school suspension;
m. Detention, either during the school day or outside the school day;
n. Assigned school duties, other than class tasks, such as cleaning desks;
o. Withdrawal of privileges, such as participation in extracurricular activities and
eligibility for seeking and holding honorary offices;
III. Suspension or Expulsion
Students who violate this Code of Conduct, as noted above, are subject to
disciplinary consequences, up to and including suspension or expulsion, if the behavior is
persistent or serious enough, in the reasonable opinion of the School Director, to warrant
such action.
Firearm Violations
Federal law mandates that a student be expelled from the regular classroom for a
period of at least one calendar year for bringing a firearm (as defined by 20 U.S.C. Section
7151) to school, subject, however, to the discretion of the School Director to modify the
length of the expulsion or assess another comparable penalty that results in the student’s
exclusion from the regular school program on a case-by-case basis.
A. Suspension Due Process:
The Campus Director has the authority to suspend a student for a period of up to
three school days for any or the following reasons:
1.
The severity or persistence of the Code of Conduct violation
alleged;
2.
The need to further investigate an incident or allegation; or
3.
That a recommendation to expel the student has been
considered.
Prior to suspending a student, the Campus Director must notify and consult with the Senior
Director and in addition, the Campus Director must hold an informal conference with the student
to:
1.
Notify the student of the accusations against him/her;
2.
Allow the student to relate his/her version of the incident;
3.
Determine whether the student’s conduct warrants
suspension.
Notification to Parents (or legal guardian, if applicable):
If the Campus Director determines the student’s conduct warrants suspension, the Campus
Director will notify the student’s parents that the student has been suspended before the student is
sent home. At this time, the Campus Director will also notify the student’s parents of the period of
suspension, the grounds for suspension, and the time and place for conference with the Campus
Director.
Emergency Actions
The Campus Director, after consulting with the Senior Director, may order the
immediate suspension of a student for up to three (3) days if the Campus Director believes that the
student’s presence threatens the health, safety, or welfare of himself/herself or other students or
faculty.
If a student is suspended in an “emergency” situation without the opportunity for
notice of the allegations against him/her, the Campus Director must notify the student of the
allegations and provide the student with an opportunity to present his/her version of the incident
within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed three (3) days from the date of the suspension.
While suspended, students are not allowed to be on the campus, including at afterschool
activities. The suspended days will be counted as unexcused absences. Students may receive credit
for work missed during the period of suspension if the student makes up work missed during the
period of suspension within the same number of days the student was absent. Students may make
up major assessments missed during the suspension, but may not receive a grade higher than 70%.
B. Expulsion – Due Process
If the Campus Director believes a student has committed an expellable offense, the Campus
Director may make the recommendation to the Senior Director. Prior taking any expulsion action,
the Campus Director or other appropriate administrator will schedule a hearing before the Senior
Director and provide written notice to the student and his parents of:
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The reasons for the recommended expulsion; and
The date, time, and location of a hearing before the Senior Director, within
three days after the date of the notice, unless the parents and Senior Director
agree in writing to an alternate time.
The notice shall further state that the student is entitled to:
a.
be present at the hearing;
b.
have an opportunity to present evidence;
c.
have an opportunity to examine/question the school’s evidence and
witnesses;
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be accompanied by his/her parents or another adult who can provide
guidance to the student and who is not an employee of the district;
and
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be represented by an attorney.
The notice shall also state that failure to request such a hearing constitutes a waiver
of further rights in the matter.
Hearing before Senior Director:
After providing notice to the student and parent of the hearing, the Senior Director
shall hold the hearing regardless of whether the student, the student’s parents or another
adult representing the student attends. The Senior Director shall audio record the hearing.
At the hearing, the School administration shall be allowed to present its evidence of
the alleged violation and the student and/or his parents or attorney may present evidence
and cross examine the administration witnesses in defense of the allegations.
Within 24 hours of the hearing, the Senior Director will notify the student and the
student’s parents in writing of his/her decision. The decision shall specify:
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The length of the expulsion, if any;
The procedures for re-admittance to the school at the end of the
expulsion period; and
The right to appeal the Senior Director’s decision to the governing
school board (or its designee).
Board Review of Expulsion
After the due process hearing, the expelled student may request that the board review the
expulsion decision. The student or parent must submit a written request to the Senior Director
within three days after receipt of the written decision.
a. Appeal to the local school board
The student or his parents/guardians may elect to appeal the Senior Director’s
decision to the local school board. If such request is made, the local board may designate a
committee of the board members to hear the appeal, however, the final authority on any
appeal rests with the charter holder board (the Uplift Education Board). The Senior
Director will provide the student or parent with written notice of the date, time, and place of
the meeting at which the local board (or its designated committee) will review the decision.
If the student or parents/guardians elect to appeal to the local school board, the time
limit for appeal to the charter holder board will be extended and will not run until the local
school board (or designated committee) issues its decision.
The local board (or its designated committee) will review the record of the expulsion
hearing in a closed meeting unless the parent requests in writing that the matter be held in an
open meeting. The board may also hear a statement from the student or parent (or
representative) and from the school administration.
The local board (or its designated committee) will hear statements made by the
parties at the review and will base its decision on evidence reflected in the record and any
statements made by the parties at the review. Consequences will not be deferred pending
the outcome of the hearing. The board (or its designated committee) will make and
communicate its decision orally at the conclusion of the presentation.
Appeal to the Charter Holder Board.
The student or his/her parents may appeal the decision of the Senior Director or the
local board to the Uplift Education board by notifying the Senior Director in writing within
three days of the date of receipt of the Senior Director’s decision (or within three days of the
receipt of the local school board’s decision). The Senior Director will provide the student or
parent with written notice of the date, time, and place of the meeting at which the local
board (or its designated committee) will review the decision.
The Uplift Board may designate a committee to hear the appeal. The board (or its
designated committee) will review the audio or transcribed record from the hearing before
the Senior Director and the local board, if applicable, and will hear statements made by the
parties at the review and will base its decision on evidence reflected in the record and any
statements made by the parties at the review. Consequences will not be deferred pending
the outcome of the hearing. The board (or its designated committee) will make and
communicate its decision orally at the conclusion of the presentation. The decision of the
board (or its designated committee) is final.
During the appeal process, the student will be allowed to complete homework and submit for credit.
Readmission after Withdrawal or Expulsion:
If a student has been expelled or has withdrawn prior to a final expulsion or disciplinary hearing, the
student is not eligible for readmission to the School, unless the following terms are met:
1. The student must have a clean discipline record at their current school for at least one
full semester; and
2. The student must meet with the Re-Admission Committee to present a request for readmission.
The Re-Admission Committee will be comprised of two teachers and an administrator (appointed
by the Senior Director), all of whom were not directly involved in the original expulsion or
withdrawal. The Re-Admission Committee may request current teacher recommendations for the
student, relevant commentary from any counselor with whom the student may have consulted, as
well as any other documentation pertinent to the application. The student will be allowed to make a
statement to support his request and may submit additional documentation to the committee for
consideration. A parent or other adult representative may also be present for the presentation to the
Committee. Upon conclusion of the presentation and after review of all relevant documentation,
the Committee will make a recommendation on whether the student should be re-admitted. The
decision of the Re-Admission Committee may only be appealed to the Senior Director, whose
decision will be final.
The student must reapply and follow the same process for admission as if he or she were a new
applicant. However, if admitted, any subsequent violation of the Student Code of Conduct may
result in expulsion without the possibility of readmission.
This policy will also apply to any other school operated under the charter of the school the student
was currently attending.
SECTION IX. SCHOOL PROPERTY
Lockers
Each student assigned a locker is responsible for the security of her/his locker. The sharing of
lockers is not necessary and strongly discouraged. No decorations should be visible when the locker
is closed except on official school spirit days or other approved occasions. Locker changes, lock
malfunction due to a blockage, and other issues should be addressed through the main office.
Books and other school materials should not be left outside or on the top of lockers.
The administration has chosen to standardize the combination locks across the Middle and High
School. With the school providing all of the combination locks in the building, it prevents lost
instructional time dealing with students who have lost keys to their locks or forgot their
combination. Additionally, standardization of our combination locks allows us access to all student
lockers which has many benefits when trying to maintain a safe campus.
All students must use the school issued combination lockers. Locks not issue by Hampton
Preparatory will be removed by staff. Students who lose, misplace, and/or misuse the school issued
combination lock will be charged a replacement fee of $10.
Textbooks and Library Books
The State of Texas issues our textbooks and they are considered school property. These books are
very expensive. You will record your name, the teacher’s name, and the year issued in the front
cover of the book; no other writing should be done in the text. Students are responsible for all
school materials which are issued to them. This includes library books. At the end of a semester or
school year (whichever is appropriate) students must make restitution for lost, destroyed, defaced, or
damaged materials which have been issued to them. Failure to make this restitution may result in a
student receiving NO report card.
SECTION X – Dress Code & Uniforms
Hampton Preparatory strongly supports students forming habits of mind that will lead to their
lifelong success. To that end, excellence begins with the start of every day as each Hampton
Preparatory student uniformly gets dressed for his/her academic day of excellence. The wearing of
the uniform signifies community and the student’s desire to attain excellence through focused effort.
All students will be in uniform accordingly. Students who come to school inappropriately dressed
will not be permitted to attend any classes until they are in proper uniform. All pants must have belt
loops and be worn with a black belt resting on the waist. All socks must rest at the knee or at least 2
inches above the ankle. The Hampton Preparatory administrative team is responsible for
interpreting, implementing, and enforcing the dress code policy. The only exception to this section
of the handbook is religious beliefs, and parents must consult with the administration about their
specific concerns and how they affect the dress code. The Campus Director is the final arbiter in
determining when attire is not acceptable.
 Grooming – Students will adhere to the following guidelines in all issues pertaining
to grooming.
 Hair – Neatness and good grooming are the expectations. Hair color must be your
natural color. Highlighting is not acceptable. Male students must be clean-shaven at
all times. Male haircuts must be traditional haircuts. Spiking of the hair is limited to
one inch. Mohawks, designs, and fad cuts are not allowed. Students who violate
these rules may be sent home and disciplinary action taken.
 Jewelry may be worn in moderation (one necklace, one bracelet or cloth wristband,
one pair of stud earrings or hoops no bigger than a quarter). Oversized and/or
dangling earrings are not permitted. Boys may not wear earrings of any type. Body
piercing and grills are not acceptable.
 Cosmetics – Starting in 9th grade, girls may wear only pale colored or clear lipstick.
Only very moderate makeup is acceptable. Clear nail polish only is acceptable.
 Jackets may be worn to school, but are not allowed in the classroom.
In addition, the following are not permitted:
 Slippers, moccasins, sandals, high heels, jellies, patent leather, platform shoes, hiking
and/or work boots (boots of any kind). Shoelaces should either be black or white.
No gloves, hats, scarves, sweaters (other than approved uniform sweaters),
sunglasses, or ear warmers are to be worn in the classroom. Large belt buckles and
cargo pants are not permitted. Hooded sweatshirts of any type are not permitted.
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Inappropriate, offensive, or disruptive clothing or other items are not allowed under
any circumstances. Examples include, but are not limited to, clothing depicting or
promoting drugs, alcohol, violence, prejudice, or obscenities.
This is not an all-inclusive list. If students or parents have any questions about a particular article of
clothing they should forward those questions to the Campus Director.
Upper School (6th – 12th) Professional Dress Monday through Thursday (and all special
occasions designated by the Campus Director, such as college day events or community partner
visits). Students will be notified well in advance to make appropriate arrangements.
Students that don’t comply with Uniform Policy: Each infraction should be logged in PowerSchool.
The 5th infraction will result in student being sent home pending a Mandatory Parent Conference.
Professional Dress Days are Monday thru Thursday. This includes:
Men (All items below must be worn at all times and
worn properly at all times)
 Hampton Blazer (High School only)
 White Oxford Shirt - Must have approved
School Crest on it and must be tucked in
(High School only)
 Light Blue Oxford Shirt - Must have approved
School Crest on it and must be tucked in
(Middle School only)
 Yellow Polo- Must Have School Crest on it
(5th grade only)
 Tie: Plaid for (High School) and Navy Blue
(Middle School)
 Black socks - No logos or writing is allowed
 Black Dress Shoes (no tennis shoes)
 Black belt
Women (All items below must be worn at all times and
worn properly at all times)
 Hampton Blazer (High School only)
 White Oxford Shirt - Must have approved
School Crest on it and must be tucked in (High
School only)
 Light Blue Oxford Shirt - Must have approved
School Crest on it and must be tucked in
(Middle School only)
 Yellow Polo- Must Have School Crest on it (5th
grade only)
 Tie/Cross-tie: Plaid for (High School)and Navy
Blue (Middle School)
 Plaid skirt (High School) and Navy Blue
skirt/skort (Middle School) must reach the top of
the knees
 White or Navy tights or knee highs
 Black Dress Shoes (no tennis shoes)
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Spirit Day is on Friday. This includes:
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Orange Polo Shirt – Shirt must be tucked in, and only one button undone. This shirt can only be
worn on Fridays
White Oxford Shirt - Shirt must be tucked in, with no more than two buttons undone.
Blue shorts/pants – Students must wear a black belt.
Socks- Gentleman must wear solid black socks; Ladies can wear white or navy socks (knee or ankle)
or tights. Students must wear socks. No logos allowed on socks
Shoes – All students must wear solid black tennis shoes or solid black dress shoes.
All undergarments must be plain white t-shirt or tank top.
Hair must be clean, neatly trimmed, combed or braided. No extreme hairstyles or unnatural
coloration. Partial or complete shaving of the head is not acceptable. Students are not to have
designs shaved into their head. No head coverings will be allowed accept for religious purposes only
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must either be navy blue or black. Only one hair accessory will be allowed must be navy blue or
black; in addition to one necklace and bracelet may be worn.
Earrings- Ladies are not allowed to wear hoop earrings also the earring may not be larger than the
size of a quarter; Gentleman also may not wear earrings at all. No body piercings and visible tattoos
All students must be in full uniform every day.
Students are not allowed to have Backpacks in the classroom.
Students may wear a plain navy blue or Hampton Jackets only no other colors or jackets with
writings and logos are allowed in the building.
No boots are allowed in the building.
Absolutely no sagging is allowed.
P.E. uniforms must be Hampton Approved and may not be worn under the regular school uniform.
Sweatshirts will not be allowed to be worn over professional dress.
Primary Dress Code Policy
In an effort to ensure our environment promotes the highest academic standards, Hampton
Preparatory requires that all students be in the required uniform every day. The same standards
apply to all students in Kindergarten through 5th grades. The uniform policy will be enforced at all
times
Our uniform provider is ABSOLUTE UNIFORM CO.INC., located at 1126 S. Cedar Ridge, Suite
102 in Duncanville, Texas. For questions/directions, call (972) 572-9191.
Professional Dress Mondays
Monday is professional Dress Day at Hampton Preparatory. All students are required to wear the
full professional dress uniform which includes:
Boys: The yellow oxford shirt, solid navy pants (no shorts), solid navy tie, black braided belt, blue
or black socks, and solid black dress shoes. Sweaters and sweater vests are allowed but not required.
Girls: The yellow oxford shirt or blouse, solid navy skirt or jumper dress (no pants or shorts), solid
navy cross tie, blue, black, or white knee socks or tights, and solid black dress shoes. Sweaters are
allowed but not required.
*Please note that dress shoes are a required part of the uniform on Monday’s and is not optional.
Tuesday thru Friday
Boy’s tops: include yellow oxfords or yellow polo’s. Undershirts must be solid white and short
sleeved. Please note that both polo’s are optional, oxfords can be worn every day. Yellow polo’s can
be worn Tuesday through Friday, and orange spirit polo’s on Fridays only.
Boy’s bottoms: include solid navy blue uniform pants or shorts. Cargo, warm up, and denim are not
allowed. Pants and shorts must fit at the natural waist and cannot be too loose or too tight. Sagging
is not allowed. Shorts can only be worn up until the Thanksgiving Break and after the Spring Break.
Girls tops: include yellow oxfords, yellow blouse with rounded collar, and yellow polo’s.
Undershirts must be solid white and short sleeved. Please note that both polo’s are optional,
oxfords can be worn every day. Yellow polo’s can be worn Tuesday through Friday, and orange
spirit polo’s on Fridays only.
Girl’s bottoms: include solid navy blue uniform pants, shorts, skirts, and jumper dresses. Cargo,
warm up, and denim are not allowed. Pants, shorts, and skirts must fit at the natural waist and
cannot be too loose or too tight. Shorts, skirts, and jumpers dresses must reach the top of the knee,
and must be worn with knee socks or tights. Shorts can only be worn up until the Thanksgiving
Break and after the Spring Break.
**Please note that clothing items worn on the upper body must bear the Hampton Crest, and that
all shirts must be tucked in at all times. **
Shoes: All shoes must be solid black, no exceptions. This includes stitching, soles, laces, and logos,
and applies to both dress and tennis shoes. Open- toed shoes including sandals, flip flops, and jellies
are not allowed, and no shoe may have a heel higher that 1” from the sole. Boots can only be worn
during winter months and can only be worn with pants. The pant leg must cover the boot and
cannot be tucked in. Students must wear solid black dress shoes on Professional Dress days, but can
wear either the dress shoe or a solid black tennis shoe for the rest of the week.
Socks: Sock or tights must be worn at all times. Boys can wear solid black or solid navy crew or
dress socks. Girls can wear solid black, solid navy, or solid white socks or tights. Knee socks or
tights must be worn with all shorts, skirts, and jumper dresses. Ankles socks are not permitted.
Ties: All students must have ties for Professional Dress on Mondays. Ties for both boys and girls
are solid navy blue. Girls are to wear the cross ties and boys are to wear traditional ties.
Outerwear: Hampton approved sweaters, sweater vests, and light jackets can be worn in classes.
They must be solid navy blue. Hoods are not allowed. Larger coats and jacket are not to be worn in
classes. They must be removed and hung on hooks once a student enters the classroom.
PE/Athletics Uniform
In the interest of safety, all Hampton Preparatory students will be required to wear a PE uniform
during fitness/athletics and dance/cheer/step practices. Students are expected to dress out in the
proper attire for P.E. in order to participate. Students without the proper uniform will receive a
“zero” for that day’s participation grade. Students wear navy bottoms and plain short sleeve tshirts (see uniform chart for grade-specific t-shirt colors). Only plain white tennis shoes may
be worn in physical education classes. Wearing the P.E. uniform is restricted to the P.E. soccer field
and gym. It should not be worn in classrooms, the library, the main building, or the student
common areas. *Although some athletic programs are not in place at the opening of the school year,
PEAK Preparatory intends to offer various programs as it continues to grow.
ADDITIONAL DRESS CODE POLICIES
The administration has the discretion and final decision to decide what is acceptable or unacceptable
in regards to grooming, hair length, and the uniform code.
Head Wear
Students are not permitted to wear hats, caps, visors, or sunglasses during school hours, unless it
serves a safety purpose during the colder months of the year during recess or physical education
classes. Only navy, white, or burgundy scarves, mittens, and toboggans may be worn, however, not
inside a school building.
Competition Dress
Teachers and sponsors will determine clothing to be worn for group competitions (PSIA, UIL,
Band, etc.). Parents and students will be informed of the expected dress. If a student is competing in
an individual presentation (making a speech) the student must wear their formal dress uniform.
Personal Property
Students are responsible for their personal property. It is unwise to carry large amounts of money in
one’s purse or billfold. It is recommended that expensive coats and jewelry not be brought to
school. ALL property including uniform items should be labeled.
SECTION XI- DISTRICT INFORMATION
1. Access to Student Records - FERPA
The school will comply with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) which
affords parents and students over 18 years of age certain rights of privacy with respect to the
student’s education records. These rights are as follows:
 The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the
day the school receives a request for access.
 The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the
parent or eligible student believes to be inaccurate.
 The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained
in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes
disclosure without consent.
 The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning
alleged failures by the school to comply with the requirements of FERPA. Contact:
Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland
Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-5920
Parents, whether married, separated, or divorced, have a right to access their child’s education
records, unless a court order specifically restricts that right.
Directory Information: FERPA permits the school to designate certain personal
information about students as directory information. This directory information may be released to
anyone who follows the procedures for requesting it. A parent may prevent the release of such
directory information by designating that choice in writing and delivering to the School Director or
registrar.
2. Allegations of Abuse
Any allegations of abuse of students by school employees should be reported to the Campus
Director.
3. Acceptable Use Policy – Technology (See AUP – Appendix ___) 4. Inappropriate Use of Technology – on or off campus:
Students are prohibited from sending or posting electronic messages that are abusive, obscene,
sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another’s reputation, or illegal. This
prohibition applies to conduct off school property if it results in a substantial disruption to
the educational environment, as determined in by the campus director. Any person taking,
disseminating, transferring, or sharing obscene, sexually oriented, lewd, or otherwise illegal images or
other content will be disciplined according to the Student Code of Conduct and may, in certain
circumstances, be reported to law enforcement
5. Equal Access – Free Speech
The school believes that it is important for students to learn the meaning and practice of freedom of
speech while in school. However, the school retains its right to make decisions concerning equal
access while maintaining an orderly and disciplined school environment.
6. Sexual Harassment
Students shall not engage in unwanted and unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
directed toward another student or school employee. This prohibition applies whether the conduct
is by word, gesture, or any other sexual conduct, including requests for sexual favors. All students
are expected to treat other students, school employees, volunteers, and community members with
courtesy and respect, to avoid any behaviors known to be offensive, and to stop these behaviors
when asked or told to stop. A substantiated complaint against a student will result in appropriate
disciplinary action, according to the nature of the offense.
7. Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
PPRA afford parent and student who is either 18 or an emancipated minor certain rights regarding
the school’s conduct of surveys, collection, and use of information for marketing purposes and
certain physical exams. This includes the right to consent before students are required to submit to a
survey that concerns a protected area if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a program of the
U.S. Department of Education. The school will use every precaution and will notify parents when
appropriate to comply with the PPRA guidelines.
8. Release of Information and Photographs
Objections to release of information or photographs may be submitted on forms available at the
time of registration to Hampton Preparatory. Changes during the school year may be made by
contacting the registrar.
9. Waiver of Student Fees
Any requests for waiver of student fees must be made to the director of the school. The director
will take into consideration the individual student’s situation and make a determination based on
need and circumstances.
10. School Closings or Delay
Cancellations and delays will communicated to parents via phone call and email using the
automated IRIS Alert System. In addition, the following websites and television and radio
stations will announce the school’s cancellation or delay information:
www.hamptonprep.org
www.uplifteducation.org;
www.wfaa.com ; WFAA News (Channel 8)
11. Disaster and Fire Preparedness
The school has a disaster and fire protection plan which is posted in each classroom. Drills are
conducted regularly through out the school year.
12. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY – NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
No administrative officer or employee of the *Preparatory School, acting in his/her official capacity,
may discriminate on the basis of a person's sex, race, religion, color, or national origin regarding
personnel practices, including the assigning, hiring, promoting, compensating, and discharging of
employees, and/or the use of facilities, awarding contracts, and participation in programs.
No student shall, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, or national origin, be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education
program or activity sponsored by this school district except as specifically provided in the Title IX
implementing regulations.
No qualified handicapped person shall, on the basis of handicap, be excluded from participation in,
be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity
sponsored by this school district except as specifically provided in the Section 504 implementing
regulations.
Inquiries regarding any of these policies should be directed to the School Director.
13. Drug Free School
Hampton Preparatory is a drug-free environment. All students are prohibited from the possession,
use, sale, distribution, transmittal; or attempt to possess, use, sell, distribute, transmit; or being under
the influence of a controlled substance or dangerous drug (as defined by law) or alcohol or any
alcoholic beverage, or any abusable or volatile chemical substance, or any intoxicant or behavioraltering drug on school premises or off school premises at a school-related activity, function, or
event. In accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, students may be disciplined for any
alcohol and drug related offenses. All individuals will be referred to appropriate law enforcement
officials for criminal prosecution.
A teacher, administrator, or staff member who suspects a student or other individual of using,
passing or selling drugs, glue, aerosol paint, volative chemicals or alcoholic beverages on school
property must report the observance to a school administrator or governmental authority. The adult
making this report may not be sued or held liable for having made the report.
14. Teacher Qualifications – Parents’ Right to Know:
All parents have the right to know the professional qualifications of their child’s teacher.
Professional qualifications include whether the teacher is certified in the grade level or subject he or
she is teaching, the baccalaureate and or graduate degree he or she holds, and the field of discipline
of his or her degree or certification, or the result of any content exam taken to establish that the
teacher is “highly qualified” under NCLB. Uplift Education and Hampton Preparatory prides
themselves on hiring qualified individuals who are outstanding teachers for all our students. If you
wish to know any of this information regarding your child’s teacher, please make a written request to
your child’s campus director.
15. Career and Technology Nondiscrimination Statement
Uplift Education offers career and technology programs in science, technology, engineering and
mathematics, and business and computer technology. Admission to these programs is based on
interest and aptitude, age appropriateness, academic achievement, state and local policy, class space
available, and any course pre-requisites.
It is the policy of Uplift Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex
or handicap in its vocational (career and technology) programs, services or activities as required by
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 18973, as amended. It is the policy of Uplift
Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its
employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX
of the of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended ;
and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Uplift Education will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to
admission and participation in all education and vocational programs. For information about your
rights or grievance procedures, please contact the Title IX Coordinator, Mr. Dennis Vasquez, at
(214) 276-0352 or dvasquez@uplifteducation.org and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Mrs. Marilyn
Wright at mwright@uplifteducation.org.
SECTION XII. - CHILD NUTRITION – MEALS
Nutrition
Students should bring lunches or purchase them from Hampton Preparatory. Students are required
to pay for their lunches on a monthly basis. In an effort to create an inclusive environment, parents
are asked to bring lunch only for their own child. A healthy lunch will be provided each weekday
for a nominal fee. We encourage students bringing lunch from home not to bring salty, sugary, or
other snacks not considered high in nutritional value, and because of our commitment to overall
health, Hamptom Preparatory will not allow sugary and salty snacks to be served on our campus.
The state of Texas offers free/reduced breakfast and lunch to qualifying families. All families (with
or without need) must fill out the designated form, which is distributed in July. If your family
qualifies for state assistance, a written notification will be sent home. Students who do not qualify
may still purchase school provided breakfast and lunch. Students not choosing to partake in the
school provided meals should eat breakfast at home and supply their own healthy sack lunches.
Classroom celebrations involving food must be approved by the Director/Senior Director and be
scheduled after the end of the last lunch period so that these celebrations will not replace a
nutritious lunch. Federal regulations do not permit foods of minimal nutritional value to be served
before meal periods. Foods otherwise restricted by the policy are not permitted in classroom
students’ parties. TDA (Texas Department of Agriculture) recommends that parties be held after
the last lunch period so the party does not spoil the students’ appetite for a nutritious meal. TPSNP
(Texas Public School Nutrition Policy) does not allow access to FMNV (Foods of Minimal
Nutritional Value) at anytime or anywhere on school premises until after the end of the last
scheduled class. The State guidelines allow schools to schedule two schoolwide parties per year and
parents will receive these dates in August.
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM
Breakfast and lunch will be served daily beginning on the first day of school. Breakfast and Lunch
are paid on a monthly basis. Please decide if your child would like to purchase the lunch or
breakfast from the school for an entire month and send the money to the office for processing.
Hampton students’ lunch is served in the café, time determined by the grade level. Students may
bring their lunch from home or purchase one from the school. No money is processed in the
cafeteria. Please be sure to pay the school office if your child intends to buy the school lunch for a
particular month. Menus are sent home the last week of the month. If your child DOES NOT
come to school with a lunch, he/she will be given a sandwich, not the hot lunch, you will be charged
for the sandwich. Please be sure to pay for your child’s lunch ahead of time or send him/her to
school with one. STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT PAID WILL NOT BE GIVEN A HOT
LUNCH.
An application for free/reduced price meals will be sent home with your child. It must be returned
promptly. You will be notified if your application is approved or denied.
There is not a microwave available for students. Please do not send meals that require heating.
Birthdays and Special Events
 Birthday cakes, cupcakes and other sugary foods of Minimal Nutritional value are not
permitted.
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Birthday and special events must not be excessive.
Lunch Visitations
Visitations are not permitted during lunch hours without prior approval from the Campus Director.
Students with pre-approved lunch visitors may be asked to eat in a designated area outside of the
designated lunch area.
SECTION XIII. – HEALTH INFORMATION
Dispensing of Prescription Medications at School
All prescriptions MUST be in the ORIGINAL, current, pharmacy-labeled bottle with drug name,
date, dosage, time of dosing, physician’s name and phone number printed on the bottle. A written
note signed by the parent stating the purpose and duration the medication is to be given, must
accompany the medication and include the parent’s emergency daytime phone numbers.
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Parents should deliver medications to the clinic or nurse’s office for their children.
Paperwork must be filed and signed by the parent.
Students should NEVER have any medications in the backpacks, purses, or on
themselves.
(Medication will be secured, stored and administered only in the nurse’s office. Medication
packaged as a physician’s sample must be accompanied by a written, signed prescription by the
doctor, including all information listed above. Prescription medication will only be given if the
parent’s and physician’s current phone numbers are on file in the nurse’s office.
It is the responsibility of all middle and upper school students to remember to come to the nurse’s
office to take their dosage at the prescribed time. The school nurse reserves the right to withhold a
student’s medication if any of the above stated conditions are not met or questions arise about the
drug’s appropriate use.
Students with asthma or severe allergic reactions are required to have signed medication
administration and emergency forms on file in the nurse’s office. Students in grades 6-12 may carry
and self-administer their own “rescue” inhalers and epi-pens if the appropriate paperwork is on file with the
school nurse’s office. Spare inhalers kept in the “Nurse’s Office” are always advised and easily accessible
in case an emergency occurs.
Dispensing of Over-the-Counter (OTC)/Non-Prescription Medications at School
The nursing staff at Uplift Education may administer over the counter medication for five (5)
consecutive days with a written request by the parent or legal guardian. This request must include
a verifying phone number and signature of the student’s parent or legal guardian. Non-prescription
medication must be labeled with the students’ name and be in the original manufacturer’s
container due to questions that may arise regarding dosage or side effect. OTC medications will
be kept in the nurse’s office for the entire school year ONLY if a medication administration
form signed by the physician is provided. If your child needs to take medication at school, that
medication must be provided by the parent/guardian..
NO aspirin will be given to students. The nurse keeps no medications of any kind in stock. Any
student found taking medication or giving medication to another student will be subject to school
disciplinary action.
Asthma Medications
Send all inhalers with the pharmacy prescription label attached directly on the inhaler. Also, please
send the nurse a copy of the student’s “Asthma Action Plan” as devised by your child’s physician. If
your student has any activity restrictions due to weather or exertion, send a doctor’s note specifying
this with the physician”s signature and date. All students are allowed to carry their own inhalers at
school as long as a note with the physician and parent’s signature is filed in the nurse’s office. For
the health and safety of the student, and so that the nurse can monitor the condition of the student,
it is advised that all school asthma medication is taken (and/or a spare inhaler kept) in the nurse’s
office. Equipment for nebulization is available in the nurse’s office. Parents must provide the tubing
and mask or mouthpiece.
All inhalers for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade must be stored and administered in the
nurse’s office.
Severe Allergic Reaction
Medication must be kept with the physician’s written consent in the nurse’s office for a student with
known hype-allergic reaction. Ensure that the nurse is aware of any student’s hypersensitivities to
food/environment/insects. (Examples of medication include Benadryl in a lotion or pill form, Epipen, or topical creams.) An “Allergy Action Plan” is advised to be completed for any student
with a known history of anaphylactic reaction and is available from the school or on the
forms section of the school’s website.
Fever
A fever is an oral temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher or, greater than 99.4 degrees under the
arm. Students should not be medicated to reduce a fever and sent to school.
Students must be fever free for 24 hours after the temperature has returned to norm (98.6)
without the use of analgesics before attempting to return to school.
Students should not be sent to school with medication “to take after they eat lunch.”
In the event that a scholar vomits, their parent will be notified and asked to pick-up the scholar.
Any questions regarding the above policy should be directed to the school nurse.
Immunizations
Students must be fully immunized against certain diseases before they may attend school. The
immunizations currently required are specified on the Department of State Health Services
website: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/school/ Proof of immunization may be
established by personal records from a licensed physician or public health clinic with a signature
or rubber-stamp validation.
In addition to routine immunizations, new state requirements are as follows for all Kindergarten
and 7th grade students:
If your child is going into Kindergarten:
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MMR Vaccine (measles, mumps and rubella) – required two doses
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Hepatitis A Vaccine – Required two doses
If your child is going into 7th Grade:
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Meningococcal Vaccine
Varicella Vaccine – required two doses
Tdap Vaccine (Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids and accellular pertussis) – required booster
SECTION XIV. – PARENT INVOLVEMENT – VIP
HIP (Hampton Involved Parents) –Fundraising:
HIP may be engaged in fundraising, but all fundraising events must be approved by the School
Director, and if using the name of Uplift Education in the fundraising, also by the Chief
Development Officer of Uplift. The purpose of requiring this approval is to ensure any activities are
consistent with the educational mission and programs and are not in conflict with any other plans of
the school. All funds raised by the HIP must be deposited into a bank account under Uplift’s
control, but the account will be identified as the school’s enrichment or HIP account. Specific
financial procedures for managing HIP funds are available from the Uplift CMO accounting office.
Volunteer Service Agreement
Parents / guardians are asked to provide twenty (20) volunteer hours of service per family to the
school per year or provide an equivalent in donations or cash. Please complete the Volunteer
Agreement form and send it in to the school office. Volunteer opportunities will be identified by
the School Parent Liaison, Mr. Henry Wilson.
Volunteer Background Checks
All volunteers who will be working in the school or around students must consent to a background
check which will be conducted by the school. If you did not complete the Volunteer Background
Consent form at the time of enrollment, please complete and return it to the front office.
Visitor Policy
Everyone coming to Hampton Preparatory must first check in with the receptionist in the main
lobby (Door 1). Visitors, parents, guests, and repair people will be given a visitor’s pass to wear and
will be asked to sign-in in the visitor’s log book. School visitations are not permitted during
school hours without prior approval from the Senior Director. If a parent needs to remove a
student from class, the parent must speak with the Senior Director. Parents may not visit
students in classrooms without an escort and may not visit teachers unannounced before or
during school. If you wish to speak with your child's teacher, please make an appointment with
the receptionist. We would like to be considerate of our teachers; therefore; please allow 24 hour
notice. See also Lunch visitation.
Visitor Screening
Hampton Preparatory uses Raptor Technologies V-Soft visitor registry program to screen and
identify those individuals who are listed as Registered Sexual Offenders who might try to enter the
School. Upon entering the school, a visitor will present a valid state or government issued photo
identification card (usually a person’s driver license) to the front desk attendant and it will be
scanned into the Raptor system. Once completed, a visitor’s badge will be issued with the person’s
name and photo, the day’s date, the time, and the destination within the building for the visit. When
the visitor leaves the building, an entry will be made that the person has left the building. If you
have any questions about the screening system, please contact the School Director.
Returned Checks
In the event the bank returns a check for non-sufficient funds, repayment must be made by money
order or cash and will include a $25.00 returned item-handling fee to cover bank charges. By
submitting payment by check, you agree to this policy as allowed by law. A student may be restricted
from extracurricular activities and records will be held until full payment is received. After three
occurrences of returned checks from one family, all future fees must be paid by money order,
cashier’s check or cash. When paying by cash, always request a receipt.
Financial Need
Any family in need of financial assistance with school fees of any kind should contact the Senior
Director.
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PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
Please read the following information carefully. Both Parent and student must sign these forms.
Return the signed forms to your advisor by __________________________
We, the undersigned, have read the Hampton Preparatory parent/student
handbook and we accept the policies and procedures contained within it. As
members of the Hampton treasured learning community, we understand that
our failure to follow the expected policies and procedures may result in
disciplinary action, loss of privileges, and possibly result in our removal from
Hampton Preparatory.
Student Name:
Student Signature:
Date:
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Date/Fecha:
APPENDIX - A
Acceptable Use Policy
Uplift Education provides students and employees with extensive technology resources, including
computing facilities, local area networks, Internet access, and e-mail addresses. Our goal is to
promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation and communication
within our own community and the world.
As a member of the Uplift community, I agree to follow School rules and commit to the School's
values. To maintain these values as related to technology, we must all agree to support the needs of
the School community even if they may conflict with one’s personal desires.
Uplift Education Technology Ownership
 Uplift Education owns all systems, software, and e-mail addresses. Content created
with the School’s technology tools and saved on the School network is the property of
the School.
 Computer resources at Uplift are a limited resource and are reserved for educational
and school-related business.
 If I leave the School community, I may take copies of anything I have created.
However, this content can continue to be used by the School for educational
purposes.
My Use of School Computing Resources
 I will help to create a positive atmosphere by allowing those engaged in academic
work priority use of the computers.
 I will respect the work and privacy of others throughout the Uplift Education
network.
 I will use my applications, e-mail accounts, and Uplift Education network space
appropriately for school-related activities.
 I will not save or install files and/or software on School equipment without the
authorization of a teacher or the network administrators.
 I will not use Uplift technology resources for commercial activity, for seeking
monetary gain, or for political purposes.
System Security
 I will log on to the network only as myself.
 I am responsible for my individual account and will take all reasonable precautions
to prevent others from being able to use my account.
 I will immediately notify a faculty or staff member if I have identified a possible
security problem.
 I will not intentionally introduce a virus or other harmful code anywhere on the
Uplift Education network, and I will make an effort to keep my home computer free
from viruses and other destructive materials. If my files are accidentally infected, I
will seek help from a member of the technology staff.
 I know that any electronic devices brought on this campus are subject to search
wit
masks my use of the school resources. This includes but is not limited to
anonymizers and any application or hardware device that circumvents network
security, logging, or tracking procedures.
Use of Uplift Content or School Information on Non-Uplift Websites
 Content about Uplift Education anywhere on the World Wide Web should observe all
aspects of the School's Acceptable Use Policy.
 Official School files or documents are not to be posted on non-Uplift sites.
 Individuals who post content on World Wide Web sites away from Uplift should not
present content as if it represents any official views of Uplift Education.
 The official Uplift Education website represents the School. No representation of
Uplift should be made on any other website.
Intellectual Property and Privacy
 I will not copy or transfer any copyrighted software to or from computers on the
Uplift School network without the permission of the technology staff in my building.
This includes but is not limited to web browsers, MP3 players, and games.
 I will not plagiarize words or phrases that I find in books, on the Internet, on CDROMs, or on other online resources.
 I will respect the rights of copyright owners, including those who have created
music, images, video, software, etc.
 I should have no expectation of privacy when I use on-line resources since materials
are owned by the site and can be redistributed without an author’s permission. I
should check each site’s privacy and security policies carefully before posting or
adding content I may not wished viewed by others presently or in the future.
 I will not repost a message sent to me privately without the permission of the person
who sent the message.
 I will not post private or false information about another person.
Inappropriate Language and Harassment
 I will not use obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, inflammatory, threatening, or
disrespectful language on any and all uses of computers at Uplift, whether in public
or private messages.
 I will not post information that could cause danger or disruption or engage in
personal attacks, including prejudicial or discriminatory attacks.
I understand the following:
 I continuously represent Uplift Education whenever and wherever I use school
computing
 resources, even if I am using these resources away from or outside of the School's
network.
 I may be held responsible for any on-line behavior or content that connects me to the
School or implicates the School in that behavior.
 If I knowingly enable others to violate these rules, I may lose my School network, email, or World Wide Web access.
 Uplift Education has software and systems in place that monitors and records all
activities and traffic on the School computing resources. I should expect only limited
privacy in the contents of my personal files on the School network.
 Tampering with Uplift technology tools or another person's work is unacceptable,
and I could lose all rights to use computers at the School, including my user account
and network access.
 Violations of the Uplift Education policy including social media policy and AUP are
subject to disciplinary action ranging from loss of computing privileges up to and
including suspension and/or expulsion (or termination for employees).
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Uplift Education makes no guarantee that the services provided will be error-free or
without defect. The School will not be responsible for any damage suffered
including, but not limited to, loss of data or disruption of service.
Parent Permission Form and User Agreement
I have read, understood, explained, and discussed the Acceptable Use Policy to my student.
Student’s Name (PLEASE PRINT) ________________________________________________
Name of Parent/Guardian (PLEASE PRINT)
__________________________________________________________
Signature________________________________________________________Date__________
______________________________________________________________________________
I have read the Acceptable Use Policy and discussed it with my parent(s)/guardian(s).
Student’s Full Name (PLEASE PRINT) ______________________________________________
Student’s Signature________________________________________________Date______________
Autorizacion de los padres de familia y acuerdo del Usuario
Yo he leido, entendido, y explicado el reglamento del uso del equipo tecnologico a mi estudiante.
Nombre del Estudiante:_______________________________________________
Nombre del Padre(o guardian)__________________________________________
Firma del Padre______________________________Fecha___________________
Yo, he leido, entendido y discutido el reglamento del uso del equipo tecnologico con mis padres.
Nombre del Estudiante:________________________________________________
Firma del Estudiante:__________________________Fecha_________________
APPENDIX – B – GRADUATION PLANS
Distinguished Graduation Plan
26 Credits Required
Recommended Graduation Plan
26 Credits Required
Minimum Graduation Plan
22 Credits Required
English – 4 credits
English I, II, III and IV
English – 4 credits
English I, II, III and IV
English – 4 credits
English I, II, III & other options
Math – 4 credits
Alg. I, Alg. II, Geometry & Calculus
Math – 4 credits
Alg. I, Alg. II, Geometry & Calculus
Math – 3 credits
Alg. I, Geom. & other options
Science – 4 credits
Biology, Chem., Physics & 1 credit
Science – 4 credits
Biology, Chem., Physics and 1 credit
Science – 2 credits
Biology & Integrated Physics (IPC)
Social Studies – 3.5 credits
World History, World Geography,
U.S. History and U.S. Government
Social Studies – 3.5 credits
World History, World Geography,
U.S. History and U.S. Government
Social Studies – 2.5 credits
World History OR World Geog., U.S.
History & U.S. Government
Economics – 0.5 credits
Economics – 0.5 credits
Economics – 0.5 credits
Physical Education–1.5 credits
Physical Education – 1.5 credits
Physical Education – 1.5 credits
Health Education–0.5 credits
Health Education – 0.5 credits
Health Education– 0.5 credits
Foreign Language– 3.0 credits
Foreign Language – 2.0 credits
Foreign Language– no credits
Tech. Applications– 1.0 credits
Tech. Applications – 1.0 credits
Tech. Applications – 1.0 credits
Fine Arts – 1.0 credits
Fine Arts – 1.0 credits
Fine Arts – no credits
Speech – 0.5 credits
Speech – 0.5 credits
Speech – 0.5 credits
Elective courses–2.5 credits
Elective courses – 3.5 credits
Elective courses – 6.5 credits