STUDENTS

1. Notification

SLSPA will prepare public service announcements in both English and Spanish for broadcast on local radio and television stations, and a press release for dissemination to all of the major print media in the school district. The for the purpose is to of informing the general public of the enrollment period and location of the school. The Governing Board will conduct community meetings and presentations on the high school in partnership with Salt Lake City, the Salt Lake City School District, and Salt Lake County. The Governing Board will also distribute informative fliers flyers in both English and Spanish throughout the community. Informative posters will be distributed to the Salt Lake City Library and other public locations in the community.

SLSPA also desires to inform Salt Lake City School District schools about the unique opportunities afforded to students who may attend SLSPA. Drama and voice teachers will be visited by school officials, notifying them of the open enrollment procedures at the school. By reaching out to SLCSD students, SLSPA will ensure that local children are afforded every opportunity to participate in the open enrollment period.

2. Selection

Following the notification period, an Open Enrollment Period will be established, during which . Applications will be received by the Board via mail, e-mail, and delivery. Within two weeks of receiving an application, the Board will notify applicant of receipt. An application will not be considered complete until such notice has been received. The Open Enrollment Period will allow for at least thirty (30) days to receive applications.

All complete applications will be added to an applicant pool. Prospective students will be given the opportunity to enroll regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, social or economic status, or special needs. The first priority for enrollment will be given to children of founding current staff members. After which, students will be selected by a computer-generated random draw conducted in an open meetings. This random draw will begin with the 12th grade students. When a student is chose, the siblings of the applicant will also be invited to enroll, provided there are openings. [Comment 1] The random draw will continue down to the 11th grade, then 10th grade, etc. Eligible students already enrolled will be given preference to re-enrollment during subsequent years. Siblings of enrolled students will also be given preference relative to other applicants. [Comment 1] Applicants will be notified in writing of their status or any change of status following the original lottery and subsequent lotteries. This notice will be provided within thirty (30) days of the application deadline.

3. Standards

SLSPA will assemble a student handbook including clear behavioral expectations and consequences for acceptable and unacceptable behavior. Parents and students will be provided with this handbook and will be expected to sign a behavioral contract agreeing to abide by these guidelines. Generally our behavioral policy will be guided by the following ideals:

• Mutual respect between all parties
• Issues should be addressed with related person(s).
• Zero Tolerance for teasing, putdowns, etc.

SLSPA will implement a school dress code policy for its students in accordance with state and federal law.

4. Dismissal

Ultimately student discipline will be conducted at the discretion of the Principal and he/she may utilize any means he/she feels is necessary to ensure a safe learning environment is maintained, as long as it is lawful and does not violate the rights of the student. If a student does not comply with the expectations outlined in the student handbook, SLSPA will attempt to resolve the problem by employing any or all of the following steps:

Step 1 - Parent/Guardian Notification: This may be written and/or verbal. This notification may be given by teachers, Principal, Artistic Director, or any other supervising adult. [Comment 2] Notification may require parent signature and/or a conference with the referring adult.

Step 2 – Principal Intervention and Parent/Guardian Notification: This will include a mandatory meeting with attended by the Principal, the parent/guardian, the student, and/or any other involved parties.

Step 3 - Suspension and/or Parent/Guardian Supervised Attendance: After due process for up to three (3) days with re-admission after a conference with principal, parent/guardian, student, and others parties as determined by the principal which will be provided within those 3 days this timeframe.

Step 4 – Suspension up to five (5) days with readmission contingent upon hearing and determination of the Governing Board. This hearing will be provided held during this five day period.

Step 5 – Expulsion after due process for the remainder of the semester and/or school year with a hearing by the Governing Board to determine eligibility for re-enrollment. This hearing will be conducted within one week of the student’s expulsion.

The Principal will be responsible for understanding the legal requirements for discipline in relation to students with disabilities. In most cases behavioral expectations will be the same for all students at the school unless the behavior is a manifestation of a student’s disability and/or special considerations have been made relative to a student’s IEP. Ultimately ensuring the safety of all students and school personnel will be a priority.