School+Policies

=Attendance= It is very important that SJCP students attend school every day. Missed class time inhibits learning and taxes school resources. When students are in class, on time, and ready to work, the education of everyone improves. With that in mind, SJCP has the following policies regarding attendance:


 * Students cannot miss more than 15% of the total number classes without having to repeat the class. Thus, if a student misses 27 or more classes in a year-long class, they will not receive credit. For one semester classes, the maximum a student can miss is 13 classes.
 * It is the responsibility of students to make up work when they miss class. They should see teachers before or after school if they have questions regarding missed work. Work must be made up in a timely manner.
 * Students will not be admitted to class if they are late. Lateness is considered an absence.

=School Violence=

School violence of any kind, including fighting, bullying, or intimidation, will not be tolerated. Incidents will be handled on a case-by-case basis. When an incident occurs, a student's complete disciplinary and academic record will be reviewed. The administrator handling the incident will make disciplinary decisions based on:
 * The severity of the incident
 * The student's prior disciplinary record
 * The student's academic record
 * The likelihood the student with further endanger other students or staff members

Possible institutional responses include:
 * In-school suspension
 * Out-of-school suspension
 * Community service
 * Counseling
 * Suspension of privileges
 * Expulsion

If you or someone you know has been a victim of school-related violence, please contact an administrator immediately.

=Uniforms=

Students are expected to dress appropriately at Social Justice Charter. They are required to wear a collared shirt with no visible writing, pants, and shoes that cover the toes. Jeans are permitted, so long as they are free of any writing. Head wear is not permitted in class. Clothing should fit appropriately. Students in violation of the dress code will be sent home to change.

=Academic Dishonesty=

In-class cheating is a serious offense and will not be tolerated. Students caught cheating will are subject to the following consequences: ==
 * First offense: the student or students are warned about the offense and the students are required to redo or complete an alternate assignment.
 * Second offense: students receive no credit for the assignment are are not permitted to make it up.
 * Third offense: the student is expelled from Social Justice Charter.