Student Handbook2016-2017

1450 East Watertower StreetSuite 150

Meridian, Idaho 83642Phone: 208-350-5232

Fax: 208-350-5179

Contact Information:

Principal: Mr. Michael Hanneman, 350-5233Registrar: Mrs. Rhonda Schaffer, 350-5232

Lead Mentor: Mr. John Leeds 350-5232Lab Mentor: Ms. Donna Valentine, 350-5235

Lab Mentor: Mrs. Dallas Brady, 350-5232Counselor: Mrs. Kelbie U’Ren, 350-5236

Special Education: Roger Higginbotham, 350-5232College and Career Counselor: Sierra Teseo 350-5232

School Nurse: JulieAnn Horras 350-5232

Welcome to Rebound School of Opportunity

The staff at Rebound School of Opportunity would like to welcome you in working to achieve your goals reach your optimal success level. This success is built on a partnership between us and you. We agree to do our part as long as you are willing to do your part. Please come every day with a positive attitude and ready to make progress toward your daily goals and succeed with your future academic goals.

Program Description: Rebound offers students an opportunity to earn credits and a high school diploma through an online curriculum. All work is done on computers at Rebound with the support of Rebound Staff.

Rebound offers the following: (1) A comprehensive educational program for earning credits and retrieved dropouts leading to secondary completion (Rebound School of Opportunity diploma); (2) Early morning (AM Session) and mid-day (PM Session) school credit classes for potential dropouts and those with credit deficiencies. In addition, for students that attend either an AM or PM session there is a night session that is offered to put in extra time from 5 to 8 Wednesday nights only. This is not a separate session. Students must attend one of the 2 day session to attend the night school session.

Vision Statement:Rebound is a comprehensive school, with a reputation for quality academic programs. This school will serve as a model of creative and innovative solutions that meet the changing educational needs of its student population and professional staff. 

Mission Statement:The mission of Rebound School of Opportunity is to guide students to be productive and contributing members of society. In a safe and caring environment, Rebound will provide a strong, technology based, individualized academic program that leads to a high school diploma. Belief Statement:

1. Creating and maintaining positive relationships.2. Building and maintaining a program geared to meet the individual

student needs.3. Fostering a safe and secure learning environment.4. A program where students are supported educationally and

interpersonally to reach their highest potential.

5. Motto, “Once a Bounder, Always a Bounder”.

Policy & Procedures for StudentsLogging in & Getting Started

Use your Meridian District log-in if you have been in the district before, if not we will provide one for you.

You will need to log in Monday-Friday each week starting on the first day of enrollment.

You will be expected to be here logged in for your full session of 4 hours per day, Monday through Friday.

Grading

Online instructors grade student work within 48 hours of submission, during the normal work week. You need to be patient with your instructors with grading.

ALL assignments must be completed (blank assignments will not be accepted and waste valuable time).

Unit, Midterm, and Final exams are taken online here at Rebound. These exams will never be allowed to be taken at home.

o To access a midterm or Final exam, a student will need……to have a 70% overall grade in the course or receive staff approval.

…Cumulative grade above 60%.

…to have completed all of the assignments required.

o Once the submissions and grades are verified, the mentor will grant them access to the exams.

o Your online mentor will have the required password to open your exams in the lab. You are NOT able to take your exams outside of the computer lab.

Communication

Working online and completing your coursework can be difficult if you do not ask for help when you need it. As an online student, you have the responsibility to inform your online instructor immediately when you are having problems. Instructors are there to help! Once you have determined you have a question, remember these tips and tricks:

To contact your online instructor, please use the “Communication” window you see when you first log in.

Email your instructor. o Be patient, your online instructor will make sure to respond to

your messages within 24 hours during the regular work week. Make sure you check your messages every day. Your online

instructor may be contacting you to let you know of some important information.

o Your online teacher may also contact you via phone if you are struggling in your coursework.

If you have a question, please visit service.getfueled.com to search for an answer, submit a ticket, or chat live with a representative, 24/7. You can also call the Online Support Center at 1-844-638-3533.

Time/Hours of Teacher Availability

Be sure to check your course homepage to see what your instructor’s hours are. Any teacher can answer general questions, but if you need to speak with your specific teacher, please call during his/her office hours.

An instructor is available for you (CST):

Monday –Thursday: 8 am-5 pm

Please be patient with your instructors and at all times be respectful. You are expected to treat your on-line teacher as you would any teacher in the district. If you are being disrespectful you may receive behavioral consequences.

Consequences for Academic Dishonesty - Any student found by a staff member to have committed academic dishonesty is subject to one or all of the following sanctions:

Warning - A written or verbal notice to the student that he/she has violated the academic code.

Discretionary Sanctions – Zero for assignments, additional academic assignments determined by the principal.

Course Failure - Failure of a student from a course where academic dishonesty occurs.

See District Policy

Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Cheating – the failure to observe the expressed procedures of an academic exercise.

Unauthorized acquiring of knowledge of an examination or part of an examination.

Allowing another person to take a quiz, exam, or similar evaluation for you.

Using unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise.

Unauthorized collaboration in providing or requesting assistance, such as sharing information on an academic exercise.

2. Plagiarism – the presentation of another’s words or ideas as if they were one’s own.

Submitting, as your own, through purchase or otherwise, part of or an entire work produced verbatim by someone else.

Paraphrasing ideas, data, or writing without properly acknowledging the source.

Unauthorized transfer and use of someone else’s computer file as your own.

3. Facilitating Academic Dishonesty – Participating in any action that compromises the integrity of the academic standards of the school; assisting another to commit an act of academic dishonesty

Taking a quiz, exam, or similar evaluation in place of another person.

Allowing another student to copy from you. Providing material or other information to another student with the

knowledge that such assistance could be used in any of the violations stated above.

Please sign student agreement and return ASAP to the principal/Registrar prior to enrolling or on first day of school.

Check in Procedures

1. Come in on Time

2. You will sign in to receive lunch each day and for afternoon kids you will sign in for lunch for the following day.

3. Grab your notebook or any material if needed.

4. Sit down on your assigned computer.

5. Log In

6. Go to Work

7. Eat Breakfast/Lunch While Working

Rebound Expectations All students agree to the expectations below by signing the handbook

agreement.1. To work in a quiet, respectful, and clean environment by being

responsible and mindful of others.

2. To use the computer for EDUCATIONAL purposes only, promising to adhere to the district internet policy use by using direction to protect the technology and property of the school.

3. To earn credit by being punctual, present, and working diligently towards your academic goals. To communicate appropriately and respectful with both peers, online instructors and staff.

4. Students may listen to MP3 players or IPODS while working appropriately towards academic goals. If not working towards academic goals appropriately this privilege may be withheld. You may not listen to music on your cell phone.

5. Use of cell phone or texting during session hours is prohibited without verbal permission from staff. We understand that at times it will be necessary to use your phone but please ask permission first. If seen using a cell phone then you will be asked to hand it over for the remainder of the day. If you refuse to hand it over then you will be asked to leave for the day.

6. You may bring something to eat or drink from home but please have a lid on the drink.

7. Each student will be given 2 passes per day to go to the bathroom, water fountain, etc. They must first ask permission from the lab mentor as it is our policy for only one student to be out of their seat per lab at a time. If a student leaves his/her seat without permission or needs a 3rd pass for the day they may be asked to leave or be given behavioral consequences.

8. The expectation is that students come to their assigned session full time 5 days a week for 4 hours a day for a total of 20 hours a week.

9. Students are never allowed to be in staff lounge or use staff microwave, or refrigerator.

No Cell Phones Students may listen to MP3 players or IPODS while working

appropriately towards academic goals. If not working towards academic goals appropriately this privilege may be withheld. You may not listen to music on your cell phone.

Use of cell phone or texting during session hours is prohibited without verbal permission from staff. We understand that at times it will be necessary to use your phone but please ask

permission first. If seen using a cell phone the following system will be in place.

1st Offense-Cell phone will be taken for the remainder of the day.2nd Offense- Cell phone will be taken for the remainder of the day.3rd Offense-Cell phone will be taken until a parent/guardian can come to the school to retrieve it and may be assigned behavioral consequences.4th Offense or more-Parent/guardian meeting, behavior contract, and possible removal from Rebound.

If you refuse to hand it over then you will be asked to leave for the day.

Keep in mind that the Rebound philosophy is that it is not a problem until it becomes a problem. We are willing to be flexible to individual needs within our policies.

Parking/Pick up-Drop Off Parking spaces are available directly in front of Rebound on a

first come, first serve capacity. Parking in the rear of the building is not acceptable. Those spaces are designated for the survey group that we share the building with. Also, the spaces directly in front of the survey group will be reserved for them. If you park in the survey designated stalls you will be asked to move your vehicle.

Parking on the street is also acceptable. Parking passes will not be needed here at Rebound. All district parking lot policies and procedures are in effect both

in the parking lot and on the street. Students that do not drive must make other arrangements to get

to and from school each day at their appropriate session time. Staff are only on contract until 4:15PM daily so there will not be any supervision past the 15 minute window of the end of the day

and when they are off contract. Please be prompt in making sure each student has a ride and they are on time.

3 Strikes Behavior Policy 3 Warnings in a given day will result in the following…

Being sent home and an automatic phone call to parent and possibility of Saturday School or night school to make up the time.

On the 3rd offense that a student is sent home the following will occur… Automatic parent meeting will be held before the student can

return to school. A behavior plan will be put in place.

On the next time the student is sent home the following will occur… Automatic parent meeting where the possibility of removal from

the Rebound program may occur.

Anyone who is causing a problem for themselves or others will receive consequences and be assigned strikes. Our philosophy is that it is not a problem until it becomes a problem and the following have become a problem here at Rebound and will result in being assigned a strike:

Being out of your seat without permission. Excessive Talking Inappropriate Language Using of inappropriate website including but not limited to, music

sites, game sites, and others deemed inappropriate by the district and staff.

Cell Phone-We see them, and we take them for the remainder of the day and on 3rd offense parent must come in to retrieve it. If problems persist then behavioral consequences will be necessary.

Non-Working/Sleeping District dress code will be enforced. Students cannot use staff lounge, microwave, and refrigerator.

District Dress CodeThe purpose of dress regulations is to help each student set a standard for his/her personal appearance that is appropriate within the accepted standards of Joint School District No. 2 High Schools. Students are expected to demonstrate pride in their personal appearance for it reflects individually on them and collectively on the school attended. The Board recognizes that a student’s mode of dress and grooming is a manifestation of his/her personal style and individual preferences. The Board will not interfere with the right of students and parents to make decisions regarding appearance, except when choices affect the educational program of the schools. Any apparel that draws undue attention to a student tends to detract from the educational process and is therefore inappropriate. It is a mark of maturity when students can freely choose apparel that demonstrates individuality without deviating from the standard of appropriateness. A degree of modesty is expected. The Board authorizes school regulations that prohibit student dress or grooming practices which:

• Present a hazard to the health or safety of the student himself/herself or to others in the school • Materially interfere with school work, create disorder, or disrupt the educational program • Cause excessive wear or damage to school property • Prevent the student from achieving his/her own educational objectives because of blocked visions or restricted movement • Any attire that has been identified as gang related or may contribute to the intimidation of others.

Any article of clothing, jewelry, or make-up which draws undue attention, is unsafe, or is disruptive to the educational process will be considered inappropriate. Examples include but are not limited to:

• Clothing that does not cover the stomach, back, chest/cleavage, or undergarments • Tank tops, spaghetti straps, tube tops, off-the-shoulder shirts - shoulders must be covered • Stretch pants unless they are covered with a shirt, skirt, shorts or dress that reaches the mid-thigh dress code. (Yoga pants, leggings, tights) • Spiked clothing, belts or jewelry • Safety pins • Any attire shorter than mid-thigh length –any attire with holes above mid-thigh • Chains connecting the wallet to a belt loop or worn anywhere on the person

• Boxer shorts worn as outerwear • Hats, headbands, hoods, bandanas, or other head covering • Clothing, jewelry, or tattoos advertising or depicting alcohol, tobacco, drugs, gang affiliation, or sexual innuendoes• Hanging belts • Inappropriate tattoos must be covered at all times • Sunglasses

In addition: • Footwear must be worn at all times • Participation in certain classes may require specific clothing and footwear for safety purposes • Athletic/Activity uniforms worn during the school day must adhere to the dress code policy

Exceptions to the dress code may be made for special days or special events. These days and events are announced in advance.

Violations of the dress code will lead to disciplinary action.

Privileges of Rebound

4 Hour Classes-More Freedom

Credit Recovery

Graduation/Diploma

Use of IPODS While Working

Food or Drink While Working

Smaller Class Environment

One on One Connection with Staff

Excellent Staff that Care About Your Success

Flexible Environment to Work With Specific Needs

Academic Counselor/D & A Counselor

Career Counselor

Graduation Ceremony (Including Cap and Gown)

Night Session Available for Students that Would Like to Work Ahead

Much more!

Session Times

M, T, Th, FAM Session 7:30-11:3011:30-12:00 Rebound doors will be closed.PM Session 12:00-4:00

Wednesday (Staff PLC/Collaboration Late Start Day)

AM Session 8-11:307:30-8:00 & 11:30-12:30 Rebound doors will be closed.PM Session 12:30-4:00

Night Session 5-8 Wednesday Night for All Students

Sessions times will be assigned at the in-take meeting. Sessions can be changed if the student is not following behavior and

attendance expectations. Do not be late. Attendance is required.

Late start Wednesday-Wednesday will be a late start day and school will start at 8:00 for AM session and 12:30 for PM session. Doors will remain locked until 8:00AM every Wednesday morning and until 12:30 for PM session in order for staff to conduct PLC/collaboration meetings.

Breakfast/Lunch ProcedureAny student wanting to apply for free and reduced lunch can go to the district web site, www.westada.org, under parents and nutrition. Fill out the application and submit. You should hear back from them shortly.

Any student who wants to set up an account and deposit money should do go to mealpayplus.com, set up an account. You will need your student ID number.

If you would rather drop off cash/check can do so directly to the head cafeteria staff (Mrs. Jackie Cook) at Renaissance High School.

6 Week Class Completion Time

Students will have a maximum of 6 weeks to complete each class. There is no minimum time so students may go as fast as they can, while maintaining a passing grade.

Extensions will only be granted due to extenuating circumstances and an academic intervention will be put in place.

Attendance PolicyDue to the fact that we are a unique program and we, at times, have a waiting list for students to be accepted here, we at Rebound take the attendance policy very serious.

The expectation is that students come to their assigned session full time 5 days a week for 4 hours a day for a total of 20 hours a week.

If a student is missing time then they can choose to put in a full day or equal time missed to get their 20 hours in.

If they do not get their 20 hours in, then they will be assigned Saturday school or night school session.

If they are assigned a Saturday School or night school session and do not attend they are subject to In School Suspension (ISS), which will be

skills development work and will not be allowed to work on their assigned class and/or a suspension from school (OSS).

If this happens 3 times or more, then a parent meeting will be called and the student will be placed on a 6 week attendance contract.

If the student breaks the contract then he/she may lose their place here at Rebound.

A student may work ahead on their 20 hours per week by attending night school and attending double sessions (Double session will have to be signed off by the principal and on an availability of seating, assigned session students will have priority). Any bus student wishing to put in a double session must arrange their own ride.

If a student reaches their 20 hours per week minimum then any remaining days of the week may be excused.

Excused absences will not be counted against a student but must be accompanied by a doctors/court note.

Time accrued for tardies or for leaving early will be added up and Saturday school or night school will be assigned to make up the equivalent time missed. Tardies and leaving early will be dealt with similarly to absences with parent meeting, attendance contract, and/or removal from Rebound.

If a student has missed 24 hours (6 total days) of school and not made them up, regardless of academic grade, then all grades earned that semester may be taken away and an NC (No Credit) added to their official transcript.

Attendance will be taken every hour, daily.

Transcript InformationNC = 0 Credit, 0 Potential, Excluded from GPA Calculation, Excluded from Class Rank

F = 0 Credit, 1 Potential, Include in GPA Calculation, Include in Class Rank Calculation An F in the class overrides an NC – you need to leave the F

INC = 0 Credit, 0 Potential, Exclude from GPA Calculation, Exclude from Class Rank Calculation Only used temporarily, will be changed to a grade within two weeks and not transcripted as INC

(R) = 0 Credit, 0 Potential, Exclude from GPA Calculation, Exclude from Class Rank Calculation The retake course must be exactly the same course (course number) as the original course

Withdrawal grades when a student is moving to a new school: Students that transfer to another school in the middle of a semester will have grades posted on their transcript with a W next to the grade earned at the time of the transfer. Grades given during the semester of the transfer to another school will be excluded from the GPA calculation. The withdrawal date, as well as the word withdrawal, will be recorded in the title section of the transcript just above the grades.

▫ 0 Credit ▫ Exclude from GPA Calculation ▫ 0 Potential ▫ Exclude from Class Rank Calculation

Withdrawal grades when a student is not transferring to another school (including students dropping to home school): Students that withdraw from school without transferring to another school (drops) will have grades posted on their transcript with a WF. Grades given during the semester of the withdrawal will be included in the GPA calculation. The withdrawal date, as well as the word drop will be recorded in the title section of the transcript just above the grades.

▫ 0 Credit ▫ Include in GPA Calculation ▫ 1 Potential ▫ Include in Class Rank Calculation

Students that are expelled: Students that are expelled from West Ada School District will have grades posted on their transcript with a WF. Grades given during the semester of the expulsion will be included in the GPA calculation. The withdrawal date, as well as the word withdrawn will be recorded in the title section of the transcript just above the grades.

▫ 0 Credit ▫ Include in GPA Calculation ▫ 1 Potential ▫ Include in Class Rank Calculation

Courses taken outside of the regular school day (correspondence, IDLA, summer school etc.) will be entered as S3 on the transcript.

Online courses are 3 weeks each or 60 hours recommended time.

Rebound Graduation Requirements

Out of District Students

Currently we are taking out of district transfers from the following areas: Middleton, Kuna, Emmett, Boise

They must complete the out of district transfer form and be accepted.

Acceptance means that they meet the criteria. Criteria include: Drop Out Status, At-Risk, Behavioral

Standards, Principal discretion.

Students Over the Age of 21

Students who are over the age of 21 but who would like to obtain Rebound credits may do so by attending the evening program on Wednesday nights.  The cost is $200 a credit and must be paid upfront in order for the student to enroll.

All District policies and procedures apply to Rebound just like any other school in the district. See district student handbook.