Student Policies
Attendance Policies
The AC&C Center will uphold TPSS attendance policies and expectations; the TPSS Attendance policy is found in the TPSS Student and Parent handbook
In addition, students have college and credential requirements for attendance. Due to these requirements, the Adv C&C will use the following procedure:
-
Single Block courses (1 absence = 2 days)
-
3rd day absent
-
Parent contact
-
Contact Home-based school team
-
Probation
-
-
5th day absent
-
Parent meeting with home-based school representative and Adv C&C representative
-
Student Assistance Team meeting with representatives from the Adv C&C and the home-based school team.
-
-
- Double Blocked courses (1 absence = 4 days)
-
2nd day absent (2 absences = 8 days)
-
Parent Contact
-
Contact Home-based school team
-
Probation
-
-
3rd day absent (3 absences = 12 days)
-
Parent meeting with home-based school representative and Adv C&C representative
-
Student Assistance Team meeting with representatives from the Adv C&C, the home-based school team.
-
-
Behavior Procedures
-
The AC&C Center will uphold TPSS behavior policy; the TPSS Behavior policy is found in the TPSS Student and Parent handbook.
-
Should discipline issues arise while the student is at the Center, the Center teacher will follow the steps outlined in the handbook; any discipline issues are referred to the home-based school disciplinarian.
Arrival, Dismissal, and Transportation
Arrival procedures
-
Students can either drive to the Center or ride a bus after checking in with their homeschool.
-
School starts at 8am. Arrive on time and prepared for class.
-
IDs are required to enter the campus.
-
Enter the outer doors with your ID on immediately upon arrival.
-
Report directly to the classroom teacher.
Dismissal
-
Report directly to bus to return to home campus when the bell rings at 10:40.
Early check-outs and check-ins
- Students will be able to be checked-out and checked-in from the Center. The AC&C Center will uphold TPSS check-out and check-in procedures; the TPSS check-out and check-in procedures are found in the TPSS Student and Parent handbook
Miscellaneous
Grades and Credentials
- Students will follow the grading scale that applies to their courses. Universities use a 10-point grading scale, for example.
- For many courses, students will earn a high school grade and a college grade. College grades are typically comprised of test and/or essay grades alone. High school grades will also include classwork and project grades.
- Credentials are earned in different ways for each course. Getting a passing grade, taking certification tests, or time spent in class and interning.
Special Education / 504
- Student accommodations are provided at the AC&C just as they are at a student's homeschool. Stakeholders will work together to provide students the assistance needed to provide them with their best possible learning experience.
Emergency Procedures
- The AC&C Center will uphold TPSS emergency procedures (including weather, active shooter, lock-down and illness); the TPSS emergency procedures found in the TPSS Student and Parent handbook