Baxter Academy Student Handbook 2022-2023

BaxterAcademy for Technology and Science Student 2022-2023Handbook Revised August 2022 1

TableofContents Forward 4 SchoolContacts 5 StatementofInclusion 5 BaxterMissionandVisionStatement 6 Baxpectations”ortheProfileoftheBaxterGraduate 6 Baxtitution 6 BaxterDispositionsofLearning 7 HabitsofWorkAndLearning(HOWLs) 8 AcademicPoliciesandReporting 8 AcademicReportingCalendar 9 EvaluationByCourseAndByStandard 9 FlexFriday 11 AssessmentofFlexFriday 11 CommunicatingwithTeachers 11 PowerSchool 12 FamilyEngagement 12 AttendancePolicies 12 AbsencePolicy 12 ExcusedAbsences 13 UnexcusedAbsences 13 Tardiness:SchoolBeginsat8:25 13 Anytime/AnywhereLearning 13 Truancy 14 Dismissals 14 DismissalProcedurefor18 YearOldStudents 14 SchoolCalendar,DailySchedule,Cancellations 14 SchoolClosings&SnowDayLearningProgram 15 DailySchedule 16 ProfessionalDress 16 LunchProgram 16 Transportation 17 StudentParking 17 StudentPick UpandDrop OffbyPrivateVehiclePolicy 17 Pick Up&Drop OffMap 18 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 2

SchoolBuses 18 PublicTransportation 18 BaxterDigitalCitizenshipExpectations 19 Campus-wideTechnologyExpectations 22 SocialMediaandCellPhonePolicy 22 TechSupport 22 CareofSchoolTechnology 23 SchoolIssuedLaptops 23 PersonalComputerUse 23 TechnologyFee 23 OpenCampus 24 Visitors 24 StudentFeePolicy 24 StudentServices&Activities 25 StudentRecords:AnnualNotificationofRights 25 SpecialEducationandSection504 25 StudentIDs 25 SchoolCounselors 25 SocialWorkers 25 ChildFind 26 ExtracurricularOpportunities 26 Internships,Partnerships,andOtherOff-siteLearningOpportunities 26 Baxter sponsoredextracurricularactivities 26 Dances 26 SportsandOtherExtracurricularActivitiesNotSponsoredByBaxter 26 WorkPermits 26 COVID 19Updates 27 Over-the-CounterMedications-ProvidedifNeeded 27 BullyingandHarassmentPolicies 28 BullyingandCyberbullying 28 DiscriminationandHarassment 28 SexualHarassment 28 ComplaintProcedure 29 DisciplinePolicyatBaxterAcademy 29 MajorInfractions 30 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 3

TobaccoUseandPossessionPolicy 31 Weapons 31 Searches 32 RestraintandSeclusionPolicy 32 CodeofAcademicIntegrity 32 2022-2023StudentHandbookAcknowledgementForm 33 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 4

Forward Thepoliciesandproceduresdescribedinthishandbookaredesignedtopromotethegeneralwelfareoftheentirestudent body.Respectforotherpeople,regardforpublicproperty,andconsiderationoftherightsandwelfareofallstudents shouldbetheguidepostsforstudents’actionsandreactions.Theseagreementsensurethattheschoolrunssmoothlyandis aplaceofmutualrespectandhighexpectationswhereeachstudentcanlearnandgrow.Federalandstatelaws,school policies,regulations,andpracticesaresubjecttochangefromyeartoyear.Wereviewthehandbookannuallytobesure weareincompliancewithlawsandareallonthesamepage. Toensurethatallstudentsandparentsunderstandthesepoliciesandprocedures,werequirethatallstudents reviewthishandbookannuallyandcompletetheBaxterAcademy2022 2023StudentHandbookAcknowledgement Form. Thishandbookisnotmeanttobeanall inclusivelistconcerningthestudentcodeofconduct Rather,thesearethemost commonguidelinesandresponsibilitiesexpectedofstudents.SchoolBoardpolicyalwayssupersedesanyschoolrulesor guidelinesoutlinedinthishandbook.ForaccesstoallBaxterAcademypoliciesseethe BoardPoliciesDocument. SchoolContacts Foracademicquestions,pleasereachouttoyourchild’sadvisororguidancecounselor.Forotherinformation, contactthefrontofficetobedirectedtotheappropriatestaffmember Forgeneralquestions:front.office@baxter-academy.org Front Office 207 699 5500ext.400 front.office@baxter academy.org Head of School CicyPo 207 699 5500ext 409 cicy.po@baxter-academy.org Assistant Principal Mary 207-699-5500Kingext.408 mary.king@baxter-academy.org IT Manager Amos 207-699-5500Cooperext. amos.cooper@baxter407-academy.org Executive Director Anna kelli.pryor@baxter207-699-5500,Klein-Christieext.305-academy.org Dean of Faculty SaraSherr 207699 sara.sherr@baxter5500-academy.org Operations Director Mike 207-699-5500Thorpext. mike.thorp@baxter412-academy.org Enrollment Coordinator Tyler 207-699-5500Beaulieuext.412 tylerbeaulieu@baxter academyorg School Counselors Emily 207-699-5500Kellyext.404 charlie.koch@baxter207-699-5500Charlieemily.kelly@baxter-academy.orgKochext405-academy.org Special Education Director Laura 207-699-5500,Parksext laura.parks@baxter403-academy.org Board of Directors: ThornDickinson,Chair RuthDean,ViceChair PeterMontano,Treasurer NikCharov,Secretary TristinOldmixon JanaLapoint SimonMcGurk For a full list of School Contacts, please see the staff directory on the Baxter Academy website. 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 5

StatementofInclusion ItisthepolicyofBaxterAcademyforTechnologyandSciencetoensureequalemploymentandeducationalopportunities regardlessofsex,color,nationalorigin,maritalstatus,religion,age,ordisabilityinaccordancewithallfederalandstate legislation BaxterMissionandVisionStatement Inquiry leads learning atBaxterAcademyforTechnology andScience,apubliccharterhighschoolfreetoMaine students.Ourproject basedSTEMcurriculumemphasizesreal worldproblemsolvingandispairedwithahumanities programthatconnectsideasacrossdisciplinesandcultivatesstrongcommunicationskills Studentsdesigninnovative projectsthroughFlexFriday,auniqueprogramrequiringinitiative,perseverance,andcollaboration,aswellasreflection ontheworkanditsimpactinthecommunity Baxter’s vision articulates clear pedagogical underpinnings We teach students to access their agency, work hard, envision new possibilities, act in service to our local and global communities, and to collaborate with love and care for each other Baxter’s STEM focus educates students to: Choose work that inspires their imagination; Persevere through setbacks; Innovate with conscience, curiosity and creativity; Solve real world problems; For a strong Maine future. “Baxpectations”ortheProfileoftheBaxterGraduate InspiredbytheMaineGuidingPrinciples, upon graduation,everyBaxterstudentwillbeableto: ● demonstrateinitiativeandperseveranceintheirlearning ● collaborateeffectivelyandethicallyasateammember ● askcreativequestionstoguideresearch ● frameproblemsandusedesignmethodstodevelopsolutions ● analyze,evaluate,synthesize,andapplydata ● acquireandapplythinkingandknowledgeacrossfields ● writeeffectivelyinavarietyofformats ● presentworkpubliclyinanorganizedandpurposefulway ● reflectonandarticulatetheirgrowthasalearner,aswellastherelevanceandimpactoftheirwork ● demonstrateresponsibleandethicalbehavior,aswellasproactiveparticipationinthecommunity 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 6

Baxtitution TheBaxtitutionisasetofprinciplesthatinformhowwebuildcommunity,includingacademicanddisciplinarypolicies These guidelinesandexpectationsweresetbythecommunityinitsfoundingyearandaredetailedwithinthecontentsofthehandbook ● Community:BaxterAcademyisaninclusiveschoolthat acceptsvaryingpersonalitytypesandsocialgroups.We acceptthegreatnessofeachindividual.Webuildcommunitythroughacademicinquiry,groupprojects,games, creativepursuits,andexpeditions.Studentsandteacherswatchoutforeachotherandspeakupwhennecessary. ● Tolerance:Baxterstudentswillacceptandappreciateeachother’sdifferencesandwillnotcriticizeeachother negatively. ● Safety:BaxterStudentswillstrivetocreateandupholdasafeandcomfortableenvironment.Theywillnotdo anythingthatputsthemselvesoranyoneelseinphysicaloremotionaldanger. ● Bullying:Baxterstudentswillhonorandrespectthe physicalspaceandemotionalwell beingofothers.Atnopoint willBaxterstudentsharassorinsultothermembersofthecommunity,onlineoroffline,asthiscanleadtoverbalor physicalabuse ● Productivity:Baxterstudentswillusetheirtimewiselyandbeabletoshowevidenceoftheirproductivity Bydoing this,Baxterstudentswillberecognizedforalltheamazingworktheyproduce ● Teamwork:Baxterstudentsareexpectedtobeconscientiousteam membersandactiveparticipantsindefiningthe cultureoftheschool Asagroup,theBaxterAcademycommunitywillworktogethertoachievesuccessbycreating aninclusivelearningenvironmentthatacceptsvaryingpersonalitytypes ● Professionalism:Baxterstudentsandteacherswillbepolite,self aware,respectful,andresponsiblewhile representingtheschoolinthesurroundingcommunity Insidethebuilding,Baxterstudentsandteacherswill maintainaprofessionaldemeanor Behavior,dress,andlanguagemustbeappropriatetoaprofessionalenvironment Baxterstudentsandteacherswillremainawareofthepeoplearoundthemandwillbeattentiveandconscientious whendiscussingsensitivetopicsinschool ● Technology: Baxterstudentswillusetheircomputersandotherdevicesinanappropriatemanner Usageguidelines willdependonschoolpolicy,aswellastheindividualteacherandlearningenvironment TechnologyuseatBaxter shouldnotinterfereordistractfromstudentlearning.Baxterstudentswillbemindfulthattheyarerepresentingtheir schoolcommunitywhileusingtechnology. ● Student Teacher Interaction:Baxterstudentsandteacherswillhaveagoodattitudeandwilltreateachotherwith respect.Studentswillnotgivetheteachersahardtimeaboutassignments.Teacherswillupdatetheironline materialsandgradesregularly.Ifabsent,studentswillcheckclasswebsitesorclassroomsandcompleteallrelevant work.Theyarealsoexpectedtoalertteachersiftheyneedsupportontheirassignmentsoriftheyareunableto completethemontime. ● Academic Honesty:StudentsatBaxterAcademyareexpected tohonortheprinciplesofacademicandpersonal integrity BaxterAcademystudentswillnotpresentothers’workastheirown Ifastudentusessomeoneelse’s work,theymustprovideacitation ● Class Time/Free Time Behaviors:Inclass,Baxterstudentsandteacherswillremainontaskwhileengagingin productiveandrelevantwork Duringfreetime,allstudentsandteacherswillusetheirtimeinwaysthatare considerateandethicalwithoutengaginginactivitiesinappropriateforschool ● Bus conduct: WhileonBaxterAcademybuses,students willadheretothefollowingrules: ○ Studentswillkeeptheirvolume,includingmusic,ataquietconversationlevel. ○ Studentswilluselanguageappropriatetotheschoolenvironment. ○ Studentswillrespecteachother’spersonalspace. ○ Studentswillpickupafterthemselves. ○ Studentswillrespectthedriver’sauthority,adheringtoallrulesfordisciplineandconductthatareexpectedwithinthe schoolbuilding. 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 7

BaxterDispositionsofLearning

S:Whatstoriesareatplay? P:Whatispossibleiniterationorinnovationhere? A:WhatassetsdoIbringtothis? C:Whatisthecommunityimpact? E:Whatengagesmycuriosity? 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 8

deep, transformational

Learning at Baxter is always connected to the larger context of our community and world and our role in it. Educators and students are challenged to frame all learning with the set of questions. These are dispositions for learning and agency. At Baxter learning is facilitated by this framework.

following

TwoPillarsofHabitsOfWorkAndLearning ObligationtoCommunity ObligationtoSelf Habit SelfCheck Habit SelfCheck Showingupfor eachother. DoIshowengagementduringclass times?DoIactivelyengagein teamworkwhencalleduponand evenstepuptolead? Responsiblefor meeting commitmentsmy HowdoImaintainpositivesocial emotionalwellness,includingbynot accruingoverduedeadlinedebt? Preparation AmIclearaboutwhatIneedto cometothenextclassasamember ofmylearningcommunity? Self HeterAcceptanceogeneity DoIacceptmyselfformyunique characterandneeds,butalsoto understandthatIlive,serve,andworkin acommunity? Deadlines Expectations& AmImeetingdeadlinesand expectations,andholdingmyself accountableforwhatIam responsiblefor? Advocacy HowdoIidentifythehelpIneed,to knowwheretolook,andtoaskand negotiateforit? Discourse Communication& DoIengageindiscourse(listening, sharing,andfacilitating)andto practiceprofessionalnormsof respectfulandclearwriting communication? NoteTaking HowdoImaintainrecordsand processingnotesformylearningsothat Icantakeownershipformyown learning? Careforpeers AmIselfawareandgroupawarein learningenvironments?AmI practicingpositivesocial management? StudySkillsFor Assessment HowdoIstructureawaytohonemy knowledgeandskillsforupcoming presentationsofmywork? 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 9

responsible

HabitsofWorkandLearning(HOWLs)arehabitsandskillsthat,whenregularlypracticed, promotestudents’ growthandsuccessinhighschoolandbeyond.Yourteachersandadministratorswillholdyou forHabitsofWorkandLearning. HOWLsaregroupedintotwocategories: Obligationto CommunityandObligationtoSelf.Yourteacherswillvaryinthewaysthattheyteachandholdyou forthese butthischartisabasicguidetowhatwemeanbyHabitsOfWorkandLearning. onyourprogressreportwillreflectHOWLs.

skills,

accountable

academic

HabitsofWorkAndLearning(HOWLs)

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AcademicPoliciesandReporting Studentscanlearnspecificallyaboutstandardsrequirements,courserequirementsandpathwaysforlearninginour ProgramofStudies.InadditiontotherequirementssetoutintheProgramofStudies,andtheBaxtitution.The Baxpectations articulatesaprofileofskillsthatallBaxterstudentswillhaveachievedthroughtheworkoftheirhigh schooljourney.Thisprofileinformsallofouracademicgoalsandaccountabilitystructures. AcademicReportingCalendar Gradeswillbepostedonthefollowingschedule: 2022-2023BaxterAcademicReporting DatesCovered GradesPosting TypeofRecord* Progress Report1 August30 October28 Tuesday,November01 Snapshot Evaluationbycourseandstandards CommentsaboutHOWLs Semester1 August30 January20 Tuesday,January24 ReportCard Appearsontranscript FFnarrative Evaluationbycourseandstandard Progress Report2 January24 March17 Tuesday,Mar21 Snapshot Evaluationbycourseandstandards CommentsaboutHOWLs Senior Grades January24 May25 Friday,May26 SeniorGradesduetodetermine graduation Semester2 YearLong End January24 June09 Tuesday,June13 ReportCard Appearsontranscript FFnarrative Evaluationbycourseandstandard 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 10

The student demonstrates mastery in all the standards at the level expected for this course The student is thoroughly prepared for the next course in the sequence.

The student has demonstrated consistent competency in all the standards at the level expected for the course. The student is adequately prepared for the next course in the sequence

The student has demonstrated consistent competency in most of the standards at the level expected for the course The student is minimally prepared for the next course in the sequence, but may struggle with some skills or content.

CB Competency Benchmark (300 course)

AD Advancing (400 course)

GradingatBaxter Academicrecordsgiveusaviewofastudent’sjourneyandgrowth

EvaluationByCourseAndByStandard

Students earn a grade for each enrolled course based on their progress toward meeting the expectations of the course and demonstrations of their understanding and achievement through multiple assessments. These evaluations will be shared through progress reports and report cards, and will be included on student transcripts

The student has demonstrated a basic or introductory understanding of the skills and content of the standard. Students may offer evidence far exceeding the rubric expectations for all Baxter students, and earn an evaluation of Beyond Assessment (BA) Some students may also earn an evaluation of No Evidence (NE)

AsapubliccharterschoolinMaine,allBaxterstudentsareexpectedtosatisfytherequirementsofMaine’s highschooldiplomastandards. Studentsreceivea1-4gradeineachcourse.Eachcourseholdsstandards. Studentsandfamiliescanaccessrecordstoviewtheregular updatesprovidedbyeducatorsthroughoutthesemesterinPSandformalprogressreportsareissuedduringthesemester Evaluations reportedattheendofeachsemesterwillbeusedfortranscripts.

The student has not demonstrated evidence of understanding for the standards taught in the course The student is not sufciently prepared for the next course in the sequence.

The student demonstrated a high level of complexity, sophistication, originality, depth, synthesis in application of course

The student demonstrates mastery in all the standards at the level expected for this course, and occasionally demonstrated some of those standards at a level beyond that expected in the course The student is thoroughly prepared for the next course in the sequence, and may have already exhibited some of the skills or content expected in that course

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The student has consistently demonstrated understanding at the level required for all Baxter graduates

EX

3.5 Exceeds Course Expectations

2.0 Satises Course Expectations

Excelling (400+ course)

The student has acquired a deeper understanding of the standard, well on the way to benchmark, but is not quite there.

2.5 Satises Course Expectations with Greater Prociency

3.0 Meets Course Expectations

1.0 Does Not Satisfy Course Expectations

Evaluation by standard Student learning in any course is determined by progress toward the standards associated with that course. The level of expected achievement depends on the complexity of the course (is it an introductory course, or an advanced one?)

EN Entering (100 course)

If a student has met entering on standards in a 100 level course (targeted at entering), the student can earn a 3 If the student has met the standards exceedingly well at EN or moving towards PR, the student can earn a 3.5 or a 4. If a student has some evidence for standards achievement, then they earn a 2 or 2.5. Likewise, if a student has met CB in a 300 level course (targeted at CB) the student can earn a 3 If a student has met the standards exceptionally well at CB or moving towards AD, the student can earn a 3 5 or 4 If a student earns enough CB that they can move on to the next course, but may still have some evidence below CB in their indicators, then they may have earned a 2 or 2 5 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500

Though they are numbers, these evaluations are in fact symbols: descriptions of student achievement, and not an average or score. Interpolations between these values (such as 3.6 or 1.95) are not permitted as grades by course GPAs are determined by course evaluations

4.0 Transcends Course Expectations

The student demonstrated complexity, sophistication, originality, depth, synthesis in application of course.

PR Progressing (200 course)

The student has demonstrated skills and knowledge that clearly exceeds the expected understanding of the standards for the course and consistently demonstrated most of those standards at a level beyond that expected in the course The student is comprehensively prepared for the next course in the sequence, and has already exhibited some of the skills or content expected in that course.

Evaluation by course

nowandourFlexFridayprogrambringsallofthistolife.TheFlexFridayprogramisoneimportantwaythatstudents realizethegoalssetforthintheBaxtitution:Initiative,Perseverance,Collaboration,Inquiry,Investigation,Problem Solving,InformationProcessing,Integration,Writing,Communication,ReflectionandCivicAwareness. OnFridays,Baxterstudentsworkonselfdirected,long termprojectsthatarerelevanttoeachstudent’sinterestsand goals.FlexFridayservestwoimportantrolesinBaxterAcademy’scurriculum.First,byprovidingasubstantialperiodof timeforstudentstoworkonlarge scale,real worldproblems.Theseproblemsallowstudentstoapplytheknowledgeand skillsgainedintheclassroomtotangibleandsignificantchallenges.Second,FlexFridayalsooffersanopportunityfor studentstogobeyondthetraditionalcurriculumtoperformlengthyexperiments,immersethemselvesinprojectdesignor research,and,througherroranalysis,learnfromfailure.Becauseallstudentshavethesametimeavailable,groupsof studentsareabletocoalescearoundprojectsofcommoninterestandworkcollaborativelywithoutschedulingdifficulties. Teachers,freedfromotherteachingobligations,areabletofocusonadvisingstudentsastheyworkthroughtheirprojects, assistingwithskilldevelopmentandmakingsuretheyasktherightquestions,followthroughontheirworkplans,and collaborateeffectivelywithinworkgroups Theblocksoftimefacilitatedevelopmentofresearchskillsandworkwith expertsthroughcollaboratingbusinessesandotherinstitutions AssessmentofFlexFriday FlexFridayisarequiredcourseforeachyearastudentisenrolledatBaxter StudentworkinFlexFridayisrecorded ontranscriptsasanarrativedescribingtheproject,anumbergrade(1-4),andstudentsprogresstowardsstandards Flex FridaystandardsarebasedonMaineGuidingPrinciples whicharethefoundationforour“Baxpectations”Oneof1 fourrubrics,eachassociatedwithacleardeliverable,willguidestudentsforsuccessfulcompletionofFlexFriday: 1.Research 2.Engineering/Design 3.Maker/Fabrication/Arts 4.Internship SeetheFlexFridayHandbookforproposaldocuments,rubricsandmoreinformationabouttheprogram GuidanceforStudentsonEmailCommunicationwithTeachers Themostimportantrelationshipsweprotectatourschoolisthatbetweenstudentsandtheireducators Studentsare encouragedtobeincommunicationwiththeirteachersregardingneedforadditionalhelp,questions,orconcerns Baxterteachesstudentstobeemailresponsiveandtouseprofessionalemailcommunications Yourclassroomteacher isthepersonmostabletoanswerspecificquestions Baxterteacherswillstrivetorespondtoparentcommunications (e mailsorphonecalls)within48hours LessEffectiveEmail StylePoint MoreEffectiveEmail hey what is the project about? thanks Your emails should have a professional and respectful tone Dear Ms Jones, I want to do well on my upcoming project I have a few questions Do you have time for a conversation regarding my progress? 1 TheguidingprinciplesoftheMainelearningstandardsarethecross curricularskillbasedstandardsstudentsareexpectedto acquirethroughtheireducation Maine’sguidingprinciplesalsoinformtheprinciplessetforthintheBaxtitution 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 12

At Baxter Academy, students engage in the real work of the real Baxter, the real world truly starts

world. Studentsdirecttheirownlearningthroughinquiry. Theypursuetheirinterestsanddevelopcriticalskillsincludingthecapacitytocollaboratewithothersandaskingforhelp whenneeded.Theyconfrontandovercomefailuretocreatesolutionsfortheircommunity.Theysucceednotjustbyhigh schoolstandardsbutbythestandardsoftheirfuturedisciplinesandprofessionals. At

FlexFriday

BaxterThanks,Lancaster

PowerSchool PowerSchool is our student information system (SIS) UsingPowerSchool,youcancheckattendancerecords,view yourcoursegradeandacademicprogressinyourclassesandmore Teacherswillupdatepowerschooldailyfor attendanceandonaminimumofweeklyforacademics.FamiliescanfinddirectionsforPowerSchoolaccessonour website. FamilyEngagement Familyengagementisanimportantelementofpositiveschoolcultureandstudentacademicsuccess Baxteracademy welcomesfamilysupportbothformalandinformalinpromotingschoolinitiativesaswellasthemissionofBaxter Academy Furthermore,highqualityparent-teachercommunicationshelpstobuildtrustandaccountability BacktoSchoolNight,FamilyConference,StudentLedConferences(SLCs). FamiliescomeinforBacktoSchoolNighttomeettheirstudent’seducatorsatthestartofthefallsemester Inaddition, parentshaveachancetoconferencewiththeirstudent’steachersafterfirstquarterprogressreportshavebeensent Theninthespring,studentspresenttheirlearningprogressandachievementstotheirfamiliesandadvisorsinStudent LedConferences(SLCs).Inadditiontoconferences,parentsareencouragedtocontacttheirstudent’steacherifthere areacademicquestionsorconcerns.Also,yourstudent’sadvisorcanhelpdirectyourquestionsandprovidepertinent insight. AttendancePolicies Regularattendanceatschoolisessentialforcontinuityoflearning TheeducationalprogramsatBaxterAcademyare designedforeachstudent’sin-schoolparticipationandinvolvement Regularclassroomattendanceisnecessaryifa studentistogainmaximumbenefitfromtheschoolexperience Studentswhoareabsentcannotreceivethebenefitsof thediscussions,activities,andotherexperiencesavailableonlyintheclassroomsetting Theselostminutesorhours fromclasshaveatremendouseffectonachievement Irregularattendancenegativelyaffectsstudentachievement Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoinquireaboutandtomakeupanyworkmissedduringanabsence. 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 13

BaxterThanks,assignment.Lancaster Remember

Dear Mr. Jones, I was wondering if you could help me with the that your teacher may have 80 or more students and multiple courses. Be specific in reminding your teacher of the context or reason for your email.

Thank you, Baxter Lancaster

Dear Mr. Jones, In class on Wednesday last week when we were talking about the novel 1984, you gave us an assignment related to “tone.” Can we meet sometime in the next few days to talk about your expectations for that project?

AbsencePolicy Absencesarerecordedasexcusedorunexcusedbytheattendancesecretaryandbyeachindividualclassroomteacher ParentsmustcalltheschoolAttendanceOfficeat207-699-5500oremailtheFrontOfficeat frontoffice@baxter academyorg Parentsshouldnotifytheschoolofstudentabsencespreferablybetween7:30and 8:15am Notice,givenONLYbyaparentorlegalguardianmustbeprovidedwhenastudentistardy,ortobe dismissed Areasonmustbeprovidedinthenote Ifthereisnonote,theabsence/tardy/dismissalwillberecordedas unexcused Notesmaybeverifiedbyaphonecalltoparentsbytheschool ExcusedAbsences Foranabsencetobeexcused,aparentorguardianmustcontactthefrontofficetoreporttheabsence.Thefollowing reasonsqualifyasexcusedabsences,inaccordancewithMaineLaw.Absenceforreasonsnotlistedbelow qualifyas unexcusedabsences. 1 Personalillness;includingthoseillnessesthatmayfallunderanindividual’splan a Studentswhoaresickformorethan7consecutivedaysmusthaveanotefromtheirphysician 2 Anappointmentwithahealthprofessionalthatmustbemadeduringtheregularschoolday a Studentswhoneedtomissclassonaregularbasisduetoprofessionalappointments,collegeclasses, etc,needtoseekpermissionfromtheAssistantPrincipalorHeadofSchool,whowilldeterminethe statusoftherequestandcommunicatewiththeattendancesecretaryforcontinuousrecordkeeping 3 Observanceofarecognizedreligiousholidaywhentheobservanceisrequiredduringtheregularschoolday 4 Afamilyemergency 5. AplannedabsenceforapersonaloreducationalpurposethathasbeenapprovedbytheAssistantPrincipalor HeadofSchool.PriortoapprovalofaplannedabsencestudentmustfilloutthisPlannedAbsenceForm. 6. Educationdisruptionresultingfromhomelessness,unplannedpsychiatrichospitalization,unplanned hospitalizationforamedicalemergency,fostercareplacement,youthdevelopmentcenterplacementorsome otherout of districtplacementthatisnototherwiseauthorizedbyeitheranindividualizededucationplanor othereducationplanoranadministrativeagreement. UnexcusedAbsences InaccordancewithMaineLaw,anyreasonsotherthanthosegivenabovewillbecountedasunexcused,regardlessof guardianpermission.Thisincludesfailuretoprovideacceptabledocumentationorpropercallstotheattendanceoffice. Studentsmaynotcallthemselvesoutunless; 1. ThestudenthasbeenlegallyemancipatedbycourtdecreeOR 2. ThestudentismorethaneighteenyearsofageANDislivingonhis/herownANDhaspriorapprovalfrom his/herparentsANDschooladministration Tardiness:SchoolBeginsat8:25 Baxtervaluesshowingupforeachotherontime;however,Baxterunderstandsthatonrareoccasionsastudentmay arrivelatebecauseofadoctor’sappointment,afamilyemergencyorotherexcusedneed Theprocessforanystudent 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 14

Studentswhoareconsistentlytardytoschoolinasemester,willconferencewithacounselorand/oradministratorand insomeinstancesbegivenadisciplinaryconsequence.Thecriteriaforanexcusedtardyisthesameasdefinedabove forabsences,becausetardinessisconsidereda“short termabsence”fromschool.Allregulationsthatapplyto absenteeismalsoapplytotardiness.Over sleeping,missingthebus,trafficcongestion,etc.willnotbeexcused,nor doesanote,inandofitself,excusetardiness.

InaccordancewithBaxter’smissiontoencouragestudentstoengageinreal-worldlearning,andkeepinginmindthat Baxter’sstudentscomefromdiverselocations,theadministrationrecognizestheneedtoincludeAnytime/Anywhere LearningaspartoftheeducationalexperienceatBaxterAcademy.BaxterhasprogramsbuiltinforAnytime/Anywhere Learninginthecalendaroftheschoolyear Additionally,studentsengagedininternshipsfortheirFlexFridayprogrammay workoffcampuswiththeapprovalofFlexFridayeducatormentorsandtheirFlexFridayapprovalcommittee Ifastudent appliesforanAALlearningday,theyarerequiredtosubmitastatementofpurposeandevidenceoftheirlearningtothe AssistantPrincipaltoreceivecreditforthedayofschool.

Ifastudentaskstoleaveclasstheyneedtoadheretotheirteacher’sguidelinesandexpectationsforleavingclass Ifa studentfailstoreturntoclassorisgoneforanunreasonableamountoftime,theywillbemarkedabsent/unexcused fromclass.

Truancy Studentsyoungerthan17yearsofage,withmorethansevenconsecutiveunexcusedabsences,or10cumulative unexcusedabsences,willbedeclaredtruantaccordingtoMaineStateLaw.Anystudentdeterminedtobetruantwill meetwithmembersoftheStudentCareTeamtodeterminethecauseofthetruancyandassesstheeffectofthe student’sabsenceaswellasanyfutureabsences

Ifitisdeterminedthatanegativeeffectexists,theStudentCare Team,consistingofschoolcounselor(s),academicleader(s),socialworker(s),andtheSpecialEducationDirector,is requiredtodevelopaninterventionplanthatmayincludetheitemsfoundinTitle20 A,5051

Leavingclass:

Anytime/AnywhereLearning

arrivinglateistocheckinatthefrontofficeandtopickupalatepass Nostudentwillbeadmittedtoaclasswithouta latepass Uponenteringtheirclassafterthebellrings,studentswillbemarkedastardyinPowerschool

A Shouldthis interventionplanfailtocorrectthehabitualtruancy,theHeadofSchoolshallfollowtheprocedureoutlinedinTitle 20 A,5051 A,whichincludesservinganoticebymailtoparentsorlegalguardians,andreferringthetruantstudentto locallawenforcement Dismissals Afterarrivingatschool,studentsmaynotleaveschoolgroundspriortotheendoftheschoolday,outsideoflunchtime andFlexFridayactivitythathasbeenagreeduponbytheclusterleaderandtheattendancesecretary,unlesstheyhave beenproperlydismissedwithanotefromaparentorlegalguardian.Theschoolisresponsibleforallstudentsduring schoolhours.Onceonschoolgrounds,studentsmaynotleavethebuildingatanytime,otherthanlunch,withoutthe 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 15

permissionofaschooladministratorandtheparent Ifstudentsleaveschoolwithoutadministrative/parental permission,theywillbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction Tobeofficiallydismissedfromschoolforillnessorinjury,astudentmustgotothemainofficeforadismissalnote A parent/guardianwillbecontactedbeforeallowingthestudenttogohome Intheeventofanemergency,etc parents/guardiansmaydismissastudentbycallingthemainoffice DismissalProcedurefor18 YearOldStudents Studentswhoare18yearsold(orolder)maynotsigntheirownnotesdismissingthemselvesfromschoolforany reasonorauthorizingtheirownabsencesortardiness,etc.,orinanywayactinplaceoftheirparent(s)orguardians. Studentswhoare18butstilllivingwiththeirparents/legalguardiansareconsideredtobeunderthejurisdictionofthe legalparent/guardian. Studentswhoare18yearsold(orolder)whomaintainindependentresidenceandfinancialresponsibility (independentlyfromtheirparents,relatives,orguardians)mustproducelegalproofoftheirstatus.Uponthisproof,the administrationwillthendeterminetheproceduresthatgovernastudent’srightsandresponsibilitieswithintheschool setting SchoolCalendar,DailySchedule,Cancellations SubscribetoourpublicGooglecalendar. 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 16

SchoolClosings&SnowDayLearningProgram Baxter students come from more than 60 towns across Maine.Decisionstodelayorcancelschoolaremadeona case by casebasisbytheadministrativeteaminconsultationwithtransportationservices.Safetraveltoandfrom schoolforallstudentsistoppriority.Onsuchdays,schoolmaybecanceledorschoolmaytakeplaceremotely. BaxterAcademypilotedthestate’sfirstremoteSnowDayLearningprogramwithMaineDOEsupportandthismodel hassincebeenadoptedbymultipleschoolsstatewide Onremotelearningdays,studentsareexpectedtocomplete theseassignmentsfromhome Baxtermusthaveatleast80%studentparticipationtoearnbackuptofivesnowdays onourschoolcalendar Noticesofcancellations,delays,snowdaylearning,orotherchangestothedailyschedulewill besentoutusingtheSchoolMessengersystem 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 17

DailySchedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:25 9:20 A A A A Advisory 8:25-8:45 9:30 10:25 B B B B FF I 8:50 10:05 II 10:10 11:25 10:30 11:25 C C C C 11:30 11:55 Advisory Advisory&I&E Advisory FlexFriday BCT/I&E 11:55 12:35 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 12:35 1:30 D D D D FF III 12:35 1:50 1:35 2:30 E E E E FF/SpeakerSeries 1:50 2:30 2:40 Buses Leave Therewillbetimesthatourtypicaldailyschedulewillbealteredduetocommunitywideeventsandmeetings.Any majorchangestoourregularschedulewillbecommunicatedtotheBaxterCommunity. ProfessionalDress Studentsareencouragedtousesoundjudgmentandreflectrespectforthemselvesandothersindress,inkeepingwith thegoalsofBaxterAcademytoprovideasafe,healthyandnon discriminatoryenvironmentforeducatingstudentsfor maximumacademicandsocialdevelopment.Studentsarenotallowedtowearclothingthatpromotesviolence, exclusion,hate,disrespectordrug/alcoholuse. Ifyouareworkinginaninternshiporareotherwiseoffcampusforschoolrelatedwork,youneedtorespectthe professionaldressexpectationsupheldatyourinternshiporworksite Forexample,yourinternshipatalegaloffice mayrequiredifferentattirethanwhatyouwouldweartoschool LunchProgram InadditiontostudentrefrigeratorsandmicrowaveslocatedinourGreatRoom,BaxterAcademyoffersmealoptions fromlocalrestaurantsinthePortlandarea.Studentsmayorderlunchthroughouronlinelunchprogramatleastone weekinadvance FreeandreducedlunchapplicationsareavailableforthoseinneedbycontactingKerryBush Ourlunchoptionsforthe2022-23schoolyeararelistedonourwebsiteandaresubjecttochange Ifyourchildpre orderstheirlunchandhasnotpickeditupbytwenty fiveminutesafterthestartoflunch(due toanyreasonincludingabsence),wewillselltheirlunchtoanotherstudent. 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 18

Ifyourchild’spre orderedlunchissold,theywillnotbecharged,andthelunchchargewillbetransferredtothe studentpurchasingthelunch Iftheyareabsentorfailtopickuptheirpre orderedlunchforanyreasonandtheirlunchisNOTsold,theywillstillbe requiredtopayforthismeal. Therearethingsyoucandotohelpthisprocess: • Ifyouknowyourchildwillbeabsentaheadoftime,letthefrontofficeknowinthemorningperthe attendancepolicy • Makesureyourchildorderstheirlunchbytheorderingdeadline. Baxterordersallitsfoodoneweekin advanceandcannotmakechangesonceordershavebeensenttovendors,soitistoyourbenefittomakesure yourchildisaccuratelyorderingthelunchpriortothedeadline • Encourageyourchildtopickuptheirlunchatthestartoflunch! Wecanholdlunchesforstudentswho aregoingout,butifyourchildisworkingonaprojectandlosestrackoftime,wewillnotholdluncheslonger thantwenty-fiveminutesintolunchwithoutyourchildfirstnotifyingusthattheywillbecomingback • Beawarethatyourchildmayhavealunchbalanceevenifthey’venever“ordered ”Ifyourchildforgets alunchthatdayandpicksupthelunchofanabsentstudent,orgetsasoupcard,theywillbechargedforthat meal If you think your child will be purchasing lunch, please log in to PowerSchool and make an initial deposit of at least $25 to ensure your student starts the year with a positive balance Lunchchargeswillbereflectedinyourstudent’sInfiniteCampusaccount.Youareresponsibleformakingsureyour childmaintainsapositivelunchbalanceandcanlogintoloadadditionalfundstotheaccountatanytime.Formore informationaboutthebilling/paymentsystem,pleaseseeStudentPaymentInformationlocatedinthispacket. We’vedoneourbestwithourlunchprogramtomakesurestudentshaveaccesstoavarietyofoptionsatreasonable prices.Thankyouforunderstandinghowourpolicieshelpensurefairnessforallstudentsorderinglunch. Transportation StudentParking Studentsarrivingbyprivatevehicleordrivingthemselvesmustcompletetherequiredstudentdriverregistrationform andbepreparedtopayamonthlyparkingfeeforuseofthestudentparkinglotlocatedat:3SomersetStreet,Portland ME nextstoretotheVerizonWirelessretaillocation StudentPick-UpandDrop-OffbyPrivateVehiclePolicy ToensurestudentsafetyandtopromotesmoothtransportationflowaroundBaxterAcademy,asrequiredbytheCityof Portland,allparentsandstudentsmustadheretotherulesforstudentdrop-offandpick-upbyprivatevehicleat185 LancasterStreet Pleasesigntheformlocatedintheintakepackettoattestthatyouhaveread,understand,andwill abidebyourpolicy Amapofpick uplocationsisappendedtothisdocument Carpoolarrangementsareencouragedandcanbemadebystudentsorparentsontheirowntime Interestedparties shouldcompletethelinkedGoogleForm.Oncetheformhasbeenfilled,youwillbegrantedaccesstoacontact databaseofotherinterestedpartiesandcanmakearrangementsfromthere. 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 19

Please, for the safety of our students, DO NOT pass buses with stop signs out and lights flashing. Not only is this a danger to students, it is against state law. Violations of this and other traffic safety laws will be reported to the Portland Police Department. MORNINGDROPOFF AFTERNOONDROPOFF StudentsbeingdroppedoffatBaxterAcademyare requiredtoexitthevehicleonthecurbsideandenter thebuildingasquicklyaspossible Ifabus approachesthebusloading parentsmustmakewayfor offloadstudents Studentswhoarewalking,bicycling,orusingpublic transportationwillbedismissedfirst. StudentswhotakeBaxter’sschoolbuseswillnotbe BaxterAcademystaffwille Pick-Up&Drop-O Lancaster St 8spacesavailablefordropo school Pleasebeawareofs unloadingatthislocation ElmSt Dropoffpriorto8:15am o publicbusloadingatthislo KennebecSt Thisislocatedatthebacko usedformonitoredexitson SchoolBuses BaxterAcademyprovidesth forstudentscommutingfrom Themostcurrentscheduling PublicTransportati DiriGoTouchPassAppfor PortlandMetro,MetroBre Beach)areallunderthesa setupausernameandpass accounttobepaidforbyB BSOOBTransit Ifyouareastudentlivingin forDiriGoTouchpassatno punchpassesforthosewho 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101

SouthPortlandBus IfyouareastudentlivinginSouthPortland,youqualifyforDiriGoTouchpassatnocosttoyou.Studentsreceivethis passonamonthlybasis.Thosewholosethispassmustpaythecostofafullreplacement. GreaterPortlandMetro IfyouareastudentlivinginBrunswick,Falmouth,Freeport,Portland,Westbrook,orYarmouth youqualifyfor DiriGoTouchpassatatnocosttoyou.Physicalpasscardsarealsoavailableforstudentswhodon’twishtousetheapp. LakesRegionExplorer Ifyouareastudentlivinginoraroundthefollowingareas,youqualifyforaLakesRegionExplorertransportation passatnocosttoyou:Bridgton,Naples,SouthCasco,Raymond,andNorthWindham. CascoBayFerry IfyouareastudentcommutingfromPeak’sIslandoranotherislandintheCascoBay,youqualifyforaCascoBay Ferrypassatnocosttoyou PleasecontacttheOperationsManagerforaCascoBayFerrypassapplication Skateboarding/Bikes Bicycles,longboards,skateboards,andscootersmustnotbeusedinsideandmaynotbeusedduringschoolhours includingatlunch.BicyclesshouldbelockedupatthebikeracksprovidedonLancasterSt.Boardsmustbestored insidetheschoolcoatroom.Studentsusingbicycles,longboards,skateboards,orscooterstotraveltoandfromschool mustabidebyallstateandmunicipallaw.Studentsmaynotuseskateboardsonsidewalks,mustyieldrightofwayto pedestrians,andmustalwaysdemonstratecourteousbehavior.Studentswhofailtocomplywiththispolicymayface disciplinaryactionincludingtheconfiscationoftheirskateboardsetc. BaxterDigitalCitizenshipExpectations DigitalCopy Baxterisapioneerindigitalplatformsandwetakeprideinourleadershipasacommunitytosupportsafe,generative, productiveuseofdigitaltechnologyandinformationliteracy Inthelargercontext,Americanshavetherightsto freedomofexpression;however,ourschoolcommunityalsohasalegalandethicalresponsibilitytoupholdsafety, forwardacademicprogress,andevenkindness BaxterAcademyprovidesstudentswithwirelessandwiredinternet accessinadditiontoLenovolaptopswithMicrosoftWindows,Office365,andAdobeCreativeCloud.Thistechnology isavailabletostudentsfromSeptember2022throughJune2023.Pleasecarefullyreadthedigitalcitizenship expectations.Unacceptableuseoftechnologymayresultinarevocationorsuspensionofprivileges. Thereare7componentsofourdigitalcitizenshipexpectations: 1.Professionalism Studentsmustunderstandprofessionalismintheiracademiclivesasdistinctlydifferent fromtheirsociallives. 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 21

Whatyoupostshapesyourdigitalidentityandreputation Yourpostscreateapermanentrecordthroughcookiesand cache.Evenwhenyou“delete”apostitistraceable.Fewifanysitesareprivate.Whensharinganythingonthe internet,studentrightstofreedomofspeechareinrelationtotherightofBaxterAcademytoprotectthesafetyofour 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500

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The BaxterNetiquetteguidewascreatedforZoom classes,butitsspiritholdstruewithotherplatforms Stayontopicinthechat,onlyusereactiontoolswhenappropriate andavoidvirtualbackgroundsthatmaydistractotherstudents.Professionalismisrevealedinourwrittenandspoken languagepatterns,tone,habitsofwork,andengagementwithmaterials.Studentsshoulduseappropriatedigital communications,includingemailandotherrelevantplatforms,toconverseprofessionally.Remotelearningrequiresa distinctlevelofgenerosity.Studentsshouldask:Howarewecontributingtothiscommunityandmakingitbetter? Whenweturnourcamerasoff,weareattendingtoourownneeds;whenweturnourcamerason,wearehelpingto buildourcommunity. Studentswillrespectworktools.Studentsarefullyresponsibleforthecareofschoolissueddevicesandtheirpersonal devices StudentswilluseBaxternetworkandschoolrelatedplatforms,studentswillonlyaccesssitesthatarerelevant totheireducationalexperience

Studentsshouldneversharetheirschool providedorpersonalcredentialsonlineorin personexceptwiththeirparents orguardianorunderthedirectionoftheirteachersifnecessary.Baxterfacultyandstaffwillneveraskforastudent’s credentials.Ifaccesstoaschool providedaccountisnecessarybystaff,thestudent’spasswordwillbechangedanda newoneprovided. Studentshavearighttoprivacyandtomaintainthesecurityofpersonalinformationinthedigitalcommunity. This processbeginsbyindividualscontrollingwhatpersonalinformationtheysharethroughthelocalnetworkandInternet Studentsmustalsoberesponsibleforwhatinformationtheyshareaboutothers

Studentsneedtorequestpermission beforepostinganyinformationaboutsomeoneelse

Astudentshallnotrevealtheirfullname,address,ortelephonenumberontheInternetwithoutpriorpermissionfroma supervisingteacher StudentsshouldnevermeetpeopletheyhavecontactedthroughtheInternetwithoutparental permission Studentsshouldinformtheirsupervisingteacheriftheyaccesscontentormessagesthataredangerous, inappropriate,ormakethemuncomfortableinanyway 3 Permanence Everytimeyoulogontotheinternet,useyourcellphone,ordoanythingdigitallyyou areleavingadigitaltrailthatdoesn’tgoaway,includingforfutureemployersand collegeadmission.

Studentsshouldmaintainprofessionalismduringclasstime

Studentsmustprotecttheircredentialstoprotecttheiridentity.Studentsmustrespect theprivacyofallcommunitymembers.

communityandouracademicprogram Thereshouldbenoexpectationofprivacy emailisanofficialandpermanent recordthatisaccessibletoschoolpersonnel Considerthefollowingquestionswhenposting: 1.WhyamIpostingthis? 2.IswhatI'mpostingtrue? 3.IstheopinionIamexpressinginthispostlikelytochangeorvaryinthefuture? 4.HowmightthispostbeinterpretedbyacollegerecruiterorcompanyIapplyto? 5.Isthispostgoingtohelporhurtmeorothers? 6.Whatwillothersfeelwhentheyseethispost? 7 AmIreactingtomyemotionswhileIamposting? 8 Arethesepostscreatingmoredramaorless? 9 AmIonlypostingthistogetlikesandshares? 10 IsthereanotherwaytocommunicatewhatI'mtryingtosaywithoutusingsocialmedia? 4.AcademicIntegrity Academicintegrityrequireshonestpracticesinouruseofdigitalinformation. AtBaxter,plagiarism(takinganother’sworkasone’sown),andunattributeduseofcopyrightedmaterialsare prohibited;studentsmustcitesourceandsharelicenses.Furthermore,studentsmustseekreliableandappropriate sources.Weencouragefamiliaritywithopensources,suchascreativecommons.Unauthorizedalteration,takingor publishingofstudent,teacherorschoolmaterialsisprohibited.Anotherstudent,parentorotheradultmaynotwriteor makechangestostudentwork.Allworksubmittedmustbethatoftheindividualstudent.Participatinginacademic dishonestywithpeersisalsoaviolationofBaxtercodeofconduct 5.DigitalImageUse Imagesarepowerfulcommunicationtools;permissionfromtheoriginalissuermustbe obtainedbeforeyoucanuse,share,repost,oraltertheimage. Neitherstillphotographynorvideocapturingandtransmissionisallowedwithoutpermission.Facultymembersand administrationmayrequirephotographytomeetaneducationalgoal.Aswithothersocialmediaposts,photographs andvideospostedtotheinternetwhichareharmfulorthreateningtoanotherperson,theschool,ortheacademic programmayberestrictedbyschooladminsitration. 6.SchoolSecurity Thesecurityoftheschool’stechnology,networks,andInternetservicesisahigh priority;thisiseverybody’sjob. Viruses,malware,ransomware,identitytheft,andphishingarearesultofinsufficientsecuritypractices Byfollowing theguidelinesinthisdocumentyoucangreatlyreduceyourriskoffallingvictimtotheseproblems. 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 23

AnyuserwhoidentifiesasecurityproblemmustnotifytheITManagerorPrincipalimmediately Theusershallnot demonstratetheproblemtoothers Anyuserwhoattemptsorcausesabreachofsystemsecurityshallhavetheir privilegesrevokedandmaybesubjecttoadditionaldisciplinaryorlegalaction. BaxterAcademy’snetworkshouldbeusedforeducationalpurposesasdeterminedbyschoolpersonnel. Accessingordownloadingexplicitorillegalcontentisstrictlyforbidden. TheITManagerreservestherighttoblockInternetcontentthat’sdeemeddistractingorbandwidth heavy. StudentsshouldpracticesafetechniqueswhendownloadingfilesfromtheInternet.Thisincludesbutisnotlimitedto: Visitingtrustedandreputablesoftwarewebsites. Downloadingfilesonlyfromtrustedsources. Installingsoftwareonlyfromtrustedsources. 7.AuthenticityandDigitalLiteracy Internetresourcesvaryinfactfulnessandgoodintentions. Wearecommittedtothegrowthoflifelongdigitalliteracy Wewillnotintentionallypushouthoaxesorharms A violation of any of these standards of digital citizenship may result in a student having their privileges revoked and the student may be subject to additional disciplinary or legal action, as determined by Baxter Academy for Technology and Science’s administration Campus-wideTechnologyExpectations SocialMediaandCellPhonePolicy Baxter celebrates the importance of innovative technologyinourlearningcultureandworkplaces.Oneofour responsibilitiesistoteachstudentshowtousetechnologytosolveproblemsandcreateconnections.Studentsneed spacetolearnhowtousetechnologyeffectivelyinawaythataddstotheirexperiencesratherthandetracts.Itisatthe discretionofeachteachertosetadevicepolicyfortheirclassroom.Teacherswillnotifystudentsoftheirpolicyatthe beginningofeachsemester.Studentsareexpectedtofollowtherulesofeachindividualteacher. Studentsmayfacedisciplinaryactionforfailuretocomplywithschoolpoliciesonsocialmedia. TechSupport TheITManagerprovidestechsupportonafirstcomefirstservebasistobothschool issuedlaptopsandpersonal devices Anyproblemswithschool issuedlaptopsthattakeanextendedamountoftimetofixwillrequirea reinstallationoftheoperatingsystem Thiswillresultinalossofanydatasavedonthedevice. ● StudentsareresponsibleforbackinguptheirownfilesbeforeWindowsisreinstalled ● StudentsmustleavetheirlaptopwiththeITManageruntiltheinstallationiscomplete Physicaldamagetoschool issuedlaptopswillbeassessedonapercasebasis IftheITManagercanrepairthe damage,thecomputerwillbereturnedtothestudentassoonastherepairiscomplete.Studentswithpersonal computersareeligibletoreceivesoftwareandsupportfortheircomputer.Thisdoesnotcomewithanywarrantyeither 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 24

impliedorspecifiedandshouldbeundertakenatthestudent’sownrisk Anydamageordatalossincurredduring servicebytheITManagerorasaresultofschoolsoftwareisstrictlytheresponsibilityofthestudentandtheirfamily CareofSchoolTechnology Allschooltechnologyshouldbetreatedcarefullytominimizedamageduetonegligence.ADHESIVESTICKERS SHOULDNEVERBEPLACEDONSCHOOL ISSUEDLAPTOPS.StudentuseofBaxterAcademy’stechnology andnetworkservicesisaprivilege,notaright.Unacceptableuseoractivitymayresultinsuspensionorcancellationof privilegesaswellasadditionaldisciplinaryorlegalaction. ● Thestudentorthestudent'sparent/guardianshallberesponsibleforcompensatingtheschoolforanylosses, costs,ordamagesincurredbytheschoolrelatedtoviolationsofthesepoliciesandprocedures,including investigationofviolations. ● BaxterAcademyassumesnoresponsibilityforanyunauthorizedchargesmadebystudents,includingbutnot limitedtocreditcardcharges,longdistancetelephonecharges,electronicpaymentservices,equipmentand linecosts,orforanyillegaluseofitscomputerssuchascopyrightviolations ● Studentsareexpectedtoreturntheirlaptopinagoodworkingcondition SchoolIssuedLaptops PersonalComputerUse IfyouarebringingyourowncomputerandwishtohaveBaxterAcademysoftwareloadedontoitforyouruseduring theschoolyear,yourcomputermustmeettheseminimumspecifications ● WindowsLaptopwithi5processororequivalent ● 8GBRAM ● Atleast100GBstoragespace TechnologyFee Likemanyareaschools,BaxterAcademychargesatechnologyusefeetofamiliestokeepthecostofrepairsdownon school issuedlaptopsandsupportthespecializedsoftwareavailabletostudents. ● FeewaiversapplicationsareavailablethroughtheOperationsManager. ● Theusefeeisnotinsurance. ● Ifastudentneedstheirschool issuedlaptopphysicallyrepairedandthedamageisduetonegligenceoris out of warranty,thefirstrepairwillbecovered,unlessitisfoundtobeatotalloss.Afterthefirstrepair,afee willbeassessedforeachadditionalrepair. OpenCampus Open Campus is a privilege forstudentsandanopportunityforthegreatercommunitytoseewhatwonderful citizensteenagerscanbe Thisisanopportunityforstudentstobeaforceforgoodinthelocalcommunity Open Campusdoesnotimplythatstudentsarefreetotravelwherevertheywish,howevertheywish,orwhenevertheywish 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 25

● AlltravelduringopencampuslunchisbyfootONLY Useofbikes,scooters,longboards,skateboards,orother transportisnotallowed ● Studentsarerequiredtostayintheopencampusboundary Acurrentmapofourcampusboundariesandplacesof interestcanbefoundonourwebsiteatbaxter academyorg/opencampus ● Studentsoutontheopencampusareexpectedtospeakandbehaveappropriatelyandwithawarenessofothers aroundthem ● Studentsshouldgooutinpairsoragroup ● Studentsareexpectedtowatchoutforoneanother IfastudentatBaxterseemsconfusedorconcerned,pleaseask themiftheyareokay Theschoolnumberis207 699 5500 Callanytimeandwe’llhelp ● Studentsmustbebackinthebuildingontime,andthereforeneedtoplanlunchexcursionsaccordingly Students can lose open campus privilege or face disciplinary action for these non inclusive reasons: disrespectful behaviors, not returning to class on time, not abiding by Baxter expectations or city laws and/or ordinances. Visitors All visitors must be pre-approved by administration Avisitorisdefinedasanyindividualwhoisnotcurrently enrolledatoremployedbyBaxterAcademyoritssubcontractorswhoarrives,byinvitationorotherwise,atthe school’scampusfacility Visitorrequestsmustbemadeaminimumoftwoschooldaysbeforethevisit When approvingrequests,priorityisalwaysgiventopreservingthelearningenvironmentofourcurrentstudents Atnotime arestudentsfromotherschoolsallowedto“drop in”or“visit,”withoutaspecificacademicpurposeandprior approval.Allpre approvedvisitorsarerequiredtosigninatthefrontoffice,wearavisitorbadgelanyardwhileon schoolgrounds,andmustbeaccompaniedbyamemberofstaffatalltimesifinthefacilitywhenstudentsarepresent. Visitorsarerequiredtoadheretoallpoliciesandproceduresoftheschoolatalltimes. Parentvisitsduringschoolhoursshouldfirstbearrangedwiththeteacher,frontoffice,orschooladministrator.Ifa meetingorconferenceoutsideofthedesignatedconferencescheduleisdesired,anappointmentshouldbesetand confirmed.Theserequestsshouldbemadewithin48hoursnoticewheneverpossible. StudentFeePolicy Asanon profitpubliccharterschool,BaxterAcademydoesnotreceivethesamesupplementaryfundingprovidedto manytraditionalpublicschools.Despitethis,wedoourbesttoprovidearichschoolexperience,oftenpayingforsome standardstudentservicesoutofpocket.Asaresult,itisevenmoreimportantthatallfeesassessedtostudentsarepaid promptlybyfamilies. Studentsshouldexpectfeesfor: ● Technologyuse ● Electiveservicessuchasstudentparking ● Replacementbuspasses ● Fieldtripsorextracurricularactivities ● Damagetoschoolpropertyduetovandalism ● Lunchandsnackitems ● Optionalstudentpurchasessuchasyearbooksorschoolstoreitems 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 26

FeesmaybereducedorwaivedforthosewhohavecompletedtheFree&ReducedMealApplication andhavebeen approved Eachtimeafeeischarged,youmayrequestafeewaiverbycontactingtheCFO Asanonprofit,wewelcometax deductibledonationsforscholarshipstohelpwithstudentfeesforthoseinneed. StudentServices&Activities TheStudentServicesprogramatBaxterstrivestomeettheuniqueneedsandencouragetheindividualgoalsofall students Thisisaccomplishedthroughthecombinedeffortsofstudents,families,theschool,andthecommunity StudentRecords:AnnualNotificationofRights TheFamilyandEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)affordsstudentsandparents18yearsofageorolder (eligiblestudents)certainrightswithrespecttothestudent’seducationalrecords.Toreviewacompletecopyofthelaw pleasecontactthespecialeducationofficeat207 699 5500.Foradditionalinformation,pleasecontacttheFamily PolicyComplianceOffice.USDepartmentofEducation,400MarylandAvenue,WashingtonD.C.20202. SpecialEducationandSection504 Forpertinentpolicyinformationregardingspecificspecialeducationpoliciesandproceduresseethewebsite StudentIDs BaxterAcademyprovidesstudentswithIDs AllBaxterstudentsareeligibleforlibrarycardsfromthePortlandPublic Library,whichcanbeacquiredbyshowingaBaxterID SchoolCounselors TheschoolcounselorsatBaxterAcademyoverseemorethanjustpersonalandsocialcounselingforstudents.Their dutiesincludeacademicadvising,college/careeradvising,standardizedtestingandwellnessprogramming. The counselorsareheretohelpstudentssetgoalsandproblem solvetobesuccessful.Studentsareassignedtheirschool counselorbyadvisoryandarealsotheretohelpadvisorseffectivelyguideandassiststudents. SocialWorkers Theschool’ssocialworkerisasupportivememberoftheBaxtercommunity Theyareresponsibleforindividualand groupsocialworkservices,asdeterminedbythestudent’sIndividualEducationPlan Theysupportstudents’academic progressandgrowthbyworkingwiththemontheirphysical,emotional,andmentalhealth Thesocialworkermay makereferralsandconductclinicalassessmentsasneeded Theyalsocoordinatewithotherserviceprovidersfor studentsinvolvedinmultipleprograms,andassistincrisismanagementandfollowupwithstudents ChildFind BaxterAcademyiscommittedto"childfind"anditsrequirementthatschoolsfindallchildrenwhohavedisabilities andwhomaybeentitledtospecialeducationservices.Onceastudentisidentifiedasastudentwithdisabilitiesor specialneeds,thespecialeducationandsupportiveservicesdeemedappropriateforthatstudentshallbedefinedbythe student’sIEPTeaminawrittenIndividualizedEducationProgram(IEP).TheIEPshallbethebasisforalleducational programmingandplacementdecisionsforthestudentwithdisabilities EachIEPshallbedevelopedinaccordance withtheleastrestrictiveeducational(LRE)alternativecriteriasetforthinMaineSpecialEducationRegulations 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 27

Studentsareeligibleto Studentsandfamiliesneedtocommunicatewiththemainofficeregardinganyabsencesrelatedtoextracurricular

participateinsportsattheirhomedistrictandwellnesscreditcanbeearnedforthosestudentswhochoosetodoso

For morethantwoextra curricularrelatedabsencesordismissalsstudentsshouldemailtheAssistantPrincipalforapproval andtomakearrangements.Parentsareencouragedtoregularlychecktheirstudent’sattendanceusingPowerSchoolto ensurethatstudentsarecorrectlymarkedoutfortheseabsences.Studentsmissingclassareresponsibleformakingup missedwork.Shouldacademicperformancesuffer,theadministrationmayrevokeastudent’spermissiontoparticipate inextracurricularactivities. WorkPermits Studentsundertheageof16arerequiredtohaveaworkpermit Employmentmustnotinterferewithastudent’s abilitytoparticipatefullyinschool Inordertoqualifyforaworkpermit,studentsmustbecurrentlyenrolledin school,passingthemajorityoftheirclassesandnotundersuspensionorhabituallytruant Thefrontofficereceives worker’spermitapplications.Studentsshouldbringacompletedworkpermitapplication(foundontheBaxter Academywebsite)alongwiththeirpassportorcertifiedcopyoftheirbirthcertificatetothefrontofficeforage verification.TheMaineDepartmentofLaborprocessesworker’spermitsintheordertheyarereceived.Thefront officemakeseveryefforttosubmitpermitsinatimelymannerandsendsapprovedworker’spermitsbacktothe studentwhentheyarereturnedfromthestate. 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 28

ExtracurricularOpportunities Internships,Partnerships,andOtherOff siteLearningOpportunities BaxterAcademydevelopsandmaintainsrelationshipswithorganizationswhereourstudentscaninternandbe exposedtovariousenrichingexperiencesinsouthernMaine.Wearerebuildingourlistofinternshipssites,workshops, volunteeropportunities,andotherprogramsavailabletoBaxterstudents.Additionally,Baxtereducatorsand administratorsoftensharetheirpassionsandconnectionstoorganizationsdoingworkinSTEMfieldsandbeyondin theirclasses.Updatesontheseopportunitieswillbefoundonthewebsite,inourweeklyfamilyemails,andthrough communicationstostudents. Baxter-sponsoredextracurricularactivities ExtracurricularactivitiescanbefoundonBaxter’swebsite Dances DancesorotherextracurricularBaxter-sponsoredactivitiesmaybeheldperiodicallyduringtheyear AllBaxter studentsandguestsarerequiredtofollowallschoolrules,policies,andproceduresduringdancesorother extracurricularactivities Atadance,eachBaxterAcademystudentmaybringaguestiftheyarepre approvedbythe administration Guestpermissionformsareavailableinthefrontofficeandmustbesubmittednolaterthantheday beforethedance.Guestsmustbeenrolledinahighschoolorundertheageof21,andmustbeingoodstandingathis orherownschoolandhavewrittenconsentfrombothsetsofparents.TheHeadofSchoolreservestherighttolimit accesstoextracurriculareventsbasedonanassessmentofwhatisbestforthewell beingofBaxteranditsstudents. FieldTrips StudentsparticipatinginBaxtersponsoredfieldtripsmustfilloutandcompletethefieldtripwaiverformnolaterthan twodaysinadvancefordaytripsandfivedaysinadvancefortripsoccurringoutsidenormalschoolhours.Allschool policiesmustbefollowedontrips.StudentswhodisruptlearningduringfieldtripsorwhofailtocomplywithBaxter behaviorexpectationswillfacedisciplinaryaction,whichmayincludeexclusionfromthefieldtrip. SportsandOtherExtracurricularActivitiesNotSponsoredByBaxter

ManystudentsatBaxterAcademyparticipateinextracurricularsportsandactivities

COVID-19Updates ForBaxter’smostrecentpolicyandprocedureguidelinesrelatedtoCOVID19seetheschoolwebsiteat baxter academyorg/covid Over-the-CounterMedications-ProvidedifNeeded PrescriptionmedicationsmustbestoredandadministeredatthefrontofficebyBaxterfacultyorstaffwhoaretrained annually Parentsmustcompleteamedicationform,keptonfile Undernocircumstancesshouldanystudenttake medicationnotadministeredbyauthorizedschoolpersonnel. BaxterAcademyiswillingtoprovidelimitedmedicationtoyourchildwithyourpermission.Belowisalistof medicationsavailableatBaxterAcademy.Ifyouhavenotsignedthepermissionform,yourchildwillnotbe administeredanyoftheseavailableoptionswithoutaphonecalltotheparent/guardianfirst. MedicationsAvailable: Indication: Acetaminophen/Tylenol headache;toothache;menstrualcramps;sorethroat;musclepain;earache. Maybegivenevery4hours.Parent/guardianwillbecontactedifmorethan onedoseinadayoronedailydosefor3consecutivedaysisgiven.Dosing perlabelinstructionsandweight. Benadryl Tobeadministeredatonsetofsystematicreactioncharacterizedbyrash, edema,and/ormildtomoderaterespiratorydistressduetoenvironmental, food,orinsectallergies.Parent/Guardianwillbenotified.Further emergencycarewillbefacilitatedaswarrantedbycondition.Dosingper labelinstructionsandweight CalciumCarbonate(Tums) Acidindigestion;heartburn;sourstomach Dosingperlabel AntibioticOintment Usedtopreventandtreatminorskininfectionscausedbysmallcuts, scrapes,orburns Dosingperlabel HydrocortisoneCream Itchreliefforskinrashes,poisonivy/oak/sumac Dosingperlabel Ibuprofen/Advil Headache;toothache;menstrualcramps;sorethroat;musclepain;earache Maybegivenevery4hours Parent/guardianwillbecontactedifmorethanonedoseinadayorone dailydosefor3consecutivedaysisgiven Dosingperlabelinstructions andweight ThroatLozenges/CoughDrops Temporaryreliefofcough,painassociatedwithsorethroat,soremouth Dosingperlabel BullyingandHarassmentPolicies BaxterAcademyforTechnologyandSciencemustbeasafeandsecurelearningenvironmentforallstudents.Itisthe intentofBaxterAcademytoprovideallstudentswithanequitableopportunitytolearn.Tothatend,wehavea significantinterestinprovidingasafe,orderly,andrespectfulschoolenvironmentthatisconducivetoteachingand learning. 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 29

Thefollowingbehaviorsareprohibited: I Bullying II. Cyberbullying III. HarassmentandSexualHarassment IV. Retaliationagainstthosereportingsuchdefinedbehaviors;and V. Makingknowinglyfalseaccusationsofbullyingbehavior. Anypersonwhoengagesinanyoftheseprohibitedbehaviorsthatconstitutesbullyingshallbesubjecttoappropriate disciplinaryactions. FormoreinformationregardingthispolicyandfordefinitionspleaseseeBoardPolicyJICK E3adoptedJanuary2017. BullyingandCyberbullying Bullyingandotherformsofpeermistreatmentaredetrimentaltotheschoolenvironmentaswellasstudentlearning, achievementandwell being Peermistreatmentinterfereswiththemissionoftheschoolstoeducatetheirstudentsand disruptstheoperationsoftheschools Bullyingandotherformsofpeermistreatmentaffectnotonlystudentswhoare targetsbutalsothosewhoparticipateinandwitnesssuchbehavior Thesebehaviorsmustbeaddressedtoensure studentsafetyandaninclusivelearningenvironment Anystudentwhoengagesinconductthatconstitutesbullyingissubjecttodisciplinaryconsequenceswhichmay includesuspensionand/orexpulsion Astudent’sbullyingbehaviormayalsobeaddressedthroughotherbehavioral interventions DiscriminationandHarassment BaxterAcademyprohibitsdiscriminationorharassmentofstudentsbasedonrace,color,gender,sexualorientationor perceivedsexualorientation,religion,socioeconomicclass,ancestryornationalorigin,age,disability,genderidentity, genderexpression,orgeneticinformation Examplesofprohibitedharassmentincludebutarenotlimitedto: 1. Unwelcomesexualadvances,gestures,commentsorcontact 2. Threats 3. Offensivejokes 4. Ridicule,slurs,derogatoryactionsorremarks SexualHarassment Sexualharassmentincludesbutisnotlimitedtounwelcomesexualadvances,requestsforsexualfavorsorpressureto engageinsexualactivity,physicalcontactofasexualnature,gestures,comments,orotherphysical,writtenorverbal conductthatisgender basedthatinterfereswithastudent’seducation.Schoolemployees,fellowstudents,volunteers, andvisitorstotheschool,andotherpersonswithwhomstudentsmayinteractinordertopursueschoolactivitiesare requiredtorefrainfromsuchconduct. 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 30

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BaxterAcademy’sdisciplinepolicywascreatedfromtheperspectivethatallbehavioriscommunication Asa community,wehelpeachothertocommunicateeffectively,whichmeansholdingstudentsaccountablefortheir behaviorandbeingproactiveaboutaddressingtheissuesthatviolatecommunitynormsandexpectations

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BaxterAcademyisapubliccharterschoolthatcomplieswithTitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972(Title IX),20USC §§1681etseq,anditsimplementingregulations,34CFR Part106,whichprohibitdiscriminationon thebasisofsexineducationprogramsoractivitiesoperatedbyrecipientsofFederalfinancialassistance. Sexualharassmentofstudents,whichincludesactsofsexualviolence,isaformofsexdiscriminationprohibitedby TitleIX.SexualviolenceisdefinedbytheU.S.DepartmentofEducationanditsOfficeforCivilRights(OCR)as referringtophysicalsexualactsperpetratedagainstaperson’swillorwhereapersonisincapableofgivingconsent. TitleIXprotectsstudentsfromsexualharassmentinaschool’seducationprogramsandactivities.ThismeansthatTitle IXprotectsstudentsinconnectionwithalltheacademic,educational,extracurricular,athletic,andotherprogramsof theschool,whetherthoseprogramstakeplaceinaschool’sfacilities,onaschoolbus,ataclassortrainingprogram ComplaintProcedure Complaintsaboutharassmentordiscriminationofstudents,andquestionsaboutschoolharassmentanddiscrimination policies,shouldbereferredtotheAssistantPrincipalortheTitleIXCoordinator OurTitleIXcoordinatoristhe directorofspecialeducation TheTitleIXcoordinatorensurestheschooliscompliantwithdiscriminationand harassmentpoliciesandlaws,includingTitleIX,coordinatestheinvestigationanddisciplinaryprocess,andreviews compliancetoensuretheschoolfulfillsitslegalobligations. AdditionalinformationaboutBaxterAcademy’spolicyandproceduresforpreventingdiscriminationandharassment ofstudentscanbefoundinBaxterAcademyPolicyACAA,StudentDiscriminationandHarassment,andPolicy ACAA R,StudentDiscriminationandHarassmentComplaintProcedures,whichareavailableontheBaxterAcademy website. Asubstantiatedchargeagainstastudentwillsubjectthemtodisciplinaryaction,whichmayincludesuspensionor expulsion. DisciplinePolicyatBaxterAcademy

Studentsareexpectedtoconductthemselvesinaresponsiblemannersoasnottointerferewiththeorderlyeducational processandthesafeoperationoftheschool.Disciplineisprogressive,theteacherorstaffmemberwhoobservesthe inappropriatebehaviorbystudentstypicallyaddressesthebehaviorindividually.Theresponsemaybeadiscussion withthestudent,contactwithparents,ortherevocationoflunchprivileges.

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Non exclusionaryDiscipline:ConsequencesforviolationofBaxter’sCodeofConductaredesignedtocorrectand addresstherootcausesofastudent'sspecificmisbehaviorwhileretainingthestudentinclassorschool.Restorative schoolpracticesaimtorepairtheharmdonetorelationshipsandpersonsfromthestudent'smisbehavior.Some examplesofnonexclusionarydisciplineconsequencesare:meetingwiththestudentandthestudent'sparents;required reflectiveactivities;mediationwhenthereismutualconflictbetweenpeers;counseling;angermanagement;health counselingorintervention;mentalhealthcounseling;participationinskillbuildingwork,suchassocial emotional cognitiveskillsbuilding,resolutioncirclesandrestorativeconferencing;andcommunityservice 185 St. Maine

ExclusionaryDiscipline:Incasesofsevereorrepeatedinfractions,studentsmaybereferredtoanadministratorfor furtheraction.Inthesecases,disciplinaryactionmayincludesuspension(in schoolandout ofschool),ahearing beforetheBaxterBoardofDirectors,orexpulsion. Safety of the entire community will always be prioritized in issues of discipline. BaxterpoliciesrelatedtoexpulsionandsuspensionfollowthedictatesestablishedbyMaineLawTitle 20 A§1001. Duties of school boards, sub section 8 A to 9 C. Ultimately, Baxter teachers, administration, and board members want students to have a chance to learn from their misbehaviors, and ideally to be restored to the community, the offended party, and themself. Disciplinary consequences aim to uphold this vision for accountability and student growth. BehaviorsthatviolateBaxterAcademy’sCodeofConduct includebutarenotlimitedto: ● Inappropriateuseoftechnology,classroomdisruption,inappropriatebehavior(minor), publicdisplaysof affection(minor),clothing(minor),skippingclassorwandering ● BullyingorCivilRightsViolations ● SexualHarassmentandAbuse ● Theftofintellectualorphysicalproperty ● Threats ● Fighting ● Vandalism ● Possession,distributionoruseofillegalsubstance(s)ordrugparaphernalia ● Extremeorhabitualinappropriatebehavior(ie.obsceneorlewdbehavior,consistentPDA,inappropriate speech,etc.) ● ViolationoftheCodeofAcademicIntegrity MajorInfractions ThefollowinginfractionsmaybereferredtothePortlandPoliceDepartmentforpossiblelegalaction.Major infractionsremainonastudent'srecordthroughoutthestudent'sschoolcareer.Amajorinfractionwillresultinan immediatereferraltotheBoardofDirectorsforpossiblelong termaction.Majorinfractionsincludetheoffenses belowandanyotheroffenseschooladministratorsconsiderseriousenoughtowarrantlongtermaction: ● Possession,distribution,oruseofillegalsubstance(s)ordrugparaphernalia ● Possessionofaweapon ● Fighting ● SexualHarassmentandAbuse ● Verbalorphysicalthreatstothecommunity ● Theft ● Hackingandothercybercrimes ● Vandalism ● Tamperingwith,disabling,impedingaccessto,renderinginoperable,orotherwisedamaginganyitemsor equipmentrelatedtosafetyandsecurityincludingbutnotlimitedtoalarms,locks,sensors,signage,cameras, firesuppressionsystems,electronicdefibrillationandotherlive savingequipment 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 32

TobaccoUseandPossessionPolicy Inordertopromotethehealth,welfareandsafetyofstudents,staffandvisitorsandtopromotethecleanlinessof BaxterAcademyfacilities,theBoardofEducationprohibitssmokingandallotheruseoftobaccoortobaccolike products,includingbutnotlimitedto,cigarettes,cigars,spitandsmokelesstobacco,chew,snuff,snus,electronic cigarettes,vaporizers,vapeproducts,andotherelectronicnicotinedeliverysystems Allschoolbuildingsandpropertyshallbetobacco freeatalltimes(24hoursperday,365daysayear) Thisincludes alldayswhenschoolisnotinsessionandallfunctionstakingplaceonschoolgrounds,suchasathleticeventsorother activitiesnotassociatedwith,orsponsoredby,BaxterAcademy.Thepolicyappliestoeveryoneonschoolgrounds, includingstudents,schoolstaff,parents,andvisitors.Thepolicyextendstoschoolbuses. Possessionofanytobaccoproductsisprohibitedbyanyone(adultorminor)ondistrictproperty,inschoolvehicles, andatschool sponsoredfunctionsatanytime.Thesale,distribution,dispensing,orpromotionoftobaccoproductsand paraphernaliaisprohibitedonschoolpropertyandatallschoolfunctions.Thispolicywillbecommunicatedthrougha varietyofeffortstoeducatestudents,schoolstaff,parents,andvisitors.Tobacco freesignswillbepostedinhighly visibleareasatfacilityentrancesandthroughouttheschoolproperty,includingathleticfacilities Thepolicywillbe listedontheschoolwebsiteandprintedinemployee,student,andadulteducationbookletsonanannualbasis EveryoneisrequiredtocomplywithBaxterAcademy’stobacco-freepolicy Enforcementofthispolicywillfollowthe standardproceduresoftheschoolforeachaudience Allschoolstaffareexpectedtoenforcethepolicyunderthe directionoftheHeadofSchool TheHeadofSchoolshallreportanyviolationsofthispolicy/procedure,aspromptly aspracticable,totheExecutiveDirector Weapons Inanefforttoensureasafeenvironmentforstudentsandemployees,allpersonsareprohibitedfromthefollowing conductatalltimesonschoolpremises,inanyvehicleonschoolproperty,schoolbus,oratanyschool-sponsored activity Possessingorusingarticlescommonlyemployedordesignedtoinflictbodilyharmand/ortointimidateotherpersons willresultinanoutofschoolsuspensionfor10consecutiveschooldaysandarecommendationtotheexecutive directorforanexpulsionhearing Examplesofsucharticlesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:firearms,ammunition, explosives,“brassknuckles”,switchblades,butterflyknives,chains,clubs,andkungfu“stars” Useofanyobjectasaweapon,althoughnotnecessarilydesignedtobeaweapon,toinflictortothreatenbodilyharm and/ortointimidate,coerceorharasswillresultinasuspensionandpossibleexpulsion Examplesofsuchobjects include,butarenotlimitedto:belts,otherarticlesofclothing,combs,pencils,files,compasses,scissors,paintballguns andrealisticreplicasor“trainers”ofweapons(includingsometoys) Studentsfoundinpossessionofafirearmonschoolproperty(includinginstorageareas,bookbags,schoolbusesor vehiclesparkedonschoolproperty)willberecommendedtotheBaxterBoardofDirectorsforanexpulsionhearingin 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 33

Studentshavenoexpectationofprivacyinschoolstoragefacilitiesorforanyitemsplacedinsuchstoragefacilities

WhilestudentshavetheFourth Amendmentrighttobefreefromunreasonablesearches,thisrightisdiminishedintheschoolenvironmenthowever,

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TheBoardofDirectorsseekstomaintainasafeandorderlyenvironmentintheschool becauseoftheuniqueneedtomaintainasafeatmospherewherelearningandteachingcanoccur.Schoolsmuststrikea balancebetweenthestudent'srighttoprivacyandtheneedtomaintainschoolsafety.BaxterAcademyadministrators areauthorizedtoquestionorsearchstudentsinaccordancewiththispolicyandaccompanyingadministrative procedures.

BaxterAcademyadministratorshavetheauthoritytoinspectandsearchstoragefacilitiesandtheircontentsona randombasis,withorwithoutreasonablesuspicion,andwithoutnoticeorconsent Notethatduringtheschoolday,the schoolgroundsincludeareasaccessedbystudentsusingtheirOpenCampusprivilege Aschoolofficialmayconductalegalsearchofastudent’spersonorastudent’spossessionsonschoolpropertyifthat schoolofficialhasreasonablesuspicionofaninfractionthathasbeen,isbeing,orsoontobeanticipated Such searchesonschoolpropertymaybeconductedwithoutnotice,consentorasearchwarrant.Ifastudentdoesnot consenttoasearch,theywillbeassumedinpossessionofwhatisbeingsearchedforandtherequisitedisciplinewill befollowed.Anyillicitobjectsubstancediscoveredwillbeconfiscatedandtheschoolresourceofficerand/orproper authoritieswillbecontacted.BaxterAcademyproceduresonstudentquestioningandsearchesarefurtherdetailed withinourschoolboardpolicies.

Studentsmaynotbring,possess,orstoreatschoolanyitemsorsubstanceswhichareprohibitedbylaw,Board policies,orschoolrules,orwhichinterferewiththeoperations,discipline,orgeneralwelfareoftheschool.Studentuse ofallschoolstoragefacilities,includingbutnotlimitedtolockers,desks,andparkinglots,isaprivilegegrantedbythe school Allstoragefacilitiesareschoolpropertyandremainunderthecontrol,custody,andsupervisionoftheschool

accordancewithstateandfederalstatutes Potentiallydangerousmulti-toolssuchas“Leathermans”,andothersimilaritems,mustbestoredinaschool designatedtoolroomandmayonlybeusedundersupervisionbyateacher Undernocircumstancescanastudenthave thesetypesoftoolsintheirpossessionintheschoolexceptwhenworkinginasupervisedworkareasuchasthatinthe fablab Studentsarenotpermittedtobringsuchtoolsintothebuilding Items,equipment,orsoftwaredesignedorcapableofcircumventing,damaging,disabling,orotherwisereducingthe efficacyofschoolsafetyequipmentareconsideredtobeweaponizedtoolsunderthispolicyandareexplicitly prohibited.Examplesincludebutarenotlimitedtolockpicks,boltcutters,RFsignaldisruptors,etc.Theseitemsare notpermittedwithinthefacilityunderanycircumstances. Anyindividualwhofinds,sees,orhearsofaweapononschoolpropertymustnotifytheneareststaffmember immediately. Searches

RestraintandSeclusionPolicy TheStateofMainerequiresschooldistrictstofollowapolicyonrestraintandseclusion Pleaseseeboardpolicies withintheschoolwebsite formoreinformation CodeofAcademicIntegrity2 Baxterstudentsaremindfulofthevaluesunderlyinganhonestandtrueeducation,andthechallengesposedbya continuouslyevolvingworldand,inparticular,theimmediateaccesstoresourcesfoundontheInternet. Baxter studentsagreetoacceptpersonalresponsibilityforhonorablebehaviorinalloftheiracademicendeavors,toassistone anotherinmaintainingandpromotingpersonalintegrityandethicalstandardsandtofollowtheprinciplesand standardssetforinthisCodeofAcademicIntegrity. ViolationsoftheCodeofAcademicIntegritymaytakeseveralforms Plagiarismandcheatingaretwoexamplesof violationsoftheCodeofAcademicintegrity Plagiarismistypicallydescribedasduplicationofanother’swork withoutfullacknowledgementofthedebttotheoriginalsource,howeveritalsoincludesanyofthefollowing: ● Directduplicationbycopying(orallowingtobecopied)another’swork,whetherfromabook,article,website, anotherstudent’sassignment,etc ● Duplicationinanymannerofanother’sworkduringanexam ● Paraphrasingofanother’sworkclosely,withminorchangesbutwiththeessentialmeaning,formand/or progressionofideasmaintained. ● Piecingtogethersectionsoftheworkofothersintoanewwhole. ● Submittingone’sownworkwhichhasalreadybeensubmittedforassessmentpurposesinanothersubject. ● Producingassignmentsinconjunctionwithotherpeople(e.g.anotherstudent,tutor),whichshouldbeyour ownindependentwork. Cheatingresultsinalossofintegrityonthepartoftheindividualcommittingtheactandontheeducationalprocess thatisunderminedbytheactofcheating;anditisaviolationoftheCodeofAcademicIntegrity.Ifyouareunclear aboutanassignmentoritsmethodology,orthepermissibleboundsofassistanceforcompletingyourwork,please speaktoyourteacher(s)andaskforclarification ConsequencesforviolatingtheCodeOfAcademicIntegrity: ● FirstOffense:Studentwillreceiveazeroontheassignment,teacherwillnotifyparentsandmakeareportto theAssistantPrincipal ● SecondOffense:Studentwillreceiveazeroontheassignment,teacherwillnotifyparentsandfileareport withtheAssistantPrincipal Thestudentwillfacefurtherdisciplinaryactionincludingpossiblesuspension ● ThirdOffense:ThestudentmeetsbeforetheHeadof SchoolandAssistantPrincipaltoconsiderexpulsionor otherlesserpenalties 2 Baxterhasadoptedprinciplesandproceduresforacademicintegrityfrom othereducationalinstitutions,inparticularHighTech HighScienceandTechnologyCharterSchools. 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 35

2022-2023StudentHandbookAcknowledgementForm ThankyoufortakingthetimetoreadtheBaxterAcademyforTechnologyandScience2022 2023StudentHandbook Toensurethatallstudentsand parentsunderstandthesepolicies andprocedures,werequirethatall studentsannuallyreviewthis handbookandcompletetheBaxter Academy2022-2023Student HandbookAcknowledgementForm 185LancasterSt.Portland,Maine04101 207-699-5500 36