2008-2009 Student Handbook Coming Soon!
Parents and guardians are critical partners with UA faculty and administrators in ensuring that students receive the best education possible. We encourage family members to involved in their children’s education and make an important difference in their experience at school. Some of the ways parents and guardians can get involved are:
• Talk to your child about their school day, their friends and teachers
• Read with your child and listen to them read aloud
• Check homework assignments every night
• Talk with teachers about your child’s progress
• Attend school functions and Parent-Teacher meetings
• Make a commitment to know the expectations and standards for all UA students, parents, faculty and administrators as outlined in the Parent & Student Handbook. (Selected portions are shown below.)
• Limit television viewing
• Log onto PowerSchool to read about your child’s daily records
COMMITMENT BY STAKEHOLDERS
In uniformly implementing the goals, expectations, and the Guide to Student Discipline, the School Board believes that the students, their parents/guardians, and staff members must play key roles.
Commitment by Parents/Guardians:
As a parent/legal guardian of a University Academy student, I understand that this school is a university preparatory program, and I will support the rigorous curriculum necessary. I agree to support my child’s educational program by:
• Ensuring my child regular attendance and informing the school of any absences in a timely manner.
• Encouraging my child to complete his/her homework each night.
• Maintaining communication with my child’s teachers and principal.
• Volunteering a minimum of two times per year.
• Attending parent/teacher/student conferences.
• Encouraging my child to comply with school policies and regulations.
• Supporting the Board approved Dress Code Policy.
Commitment by Students:
As a student of University Academy, I agree to the following terms and conditions:
• I will regularly be in attendance and on time.
• I understand that this school is a university preparatory academy, and I plan to attend an institution of higher education.
• I will successfully complete with pride all of my assignments on time.
• I will comply with the policies and regulations of University Academy.
• I will comply with the Board approved Dress Code Policy.
Commitment by the Staff (including administrators):
As a staff member of University Academy, I agree to the following terms and conditions:
• I will encourage students to attend school regularly and will make whatever contacts I feel necessary to improve student attendance.
• I will provide information to students, parents, and other staff members in a timely manner.
• I will assist students, parents, and faculty members in designing and implementing effective Student Learning Plans.
• I will take action to ensure that University Academy is a safe and orderly place in which to learn.
• I will provide opportunities for student leadership and innovation in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
• I will provide a student-centered, rigorous academic and meaningful academic program of instruction for all students.
• I will support the Board approved Dress Code Policy.
SCHOOL HOURS
Hours for LOWER SCHOOL (K - 6)
Doors Open (L.I.N.C. Program only) 7:00 AM
Classes Begin: 8:00 AM
Tardy Bell: 8:05 AM
Dismissal: 4:00 PM
Hours for MIDDLE (7 – 8) and UPPER SCHOOL (9 – 12)
Doors Open: 8:30 AM
Classes Begin: 9:00 AM
Tardy Bell: 9:05 AM
Dismissal: 5:00 PM
Students should not arrive at school prior to 7:45 a.m. (Lower School) and 8:45 a.m. (Middle and Upper Schools) and are not to remain after dismissal time unless under the direct supervision of appropriate school
Tardy Policy
Four (4) tardy infractions will be counted as one day of absence.
SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION
In case of severe weather or other emergencies, parents and guardians should check the school’s website (www.universityacademy.org) and watch the four primary Kansas City television stations* to see if University Academy is listed. The Superintendent will determine whether to close school based on the best available information regarding weather and bus travel.
If it becomes necessary to dismiss classes during the day, the local television and radio stations will be alerted. We will only call if dismissing early. Parents are responsible for providing the school administrative offices and their students' teachers with accurate, current telephone and email contact information.
If parents are not home during the day, they should talk to their students so they have a plan of where to go in the event of an emergency dismissal.
If a tornado or other severe storm alert is sounded, students will not be dismissed until the "all clear" has been given.
* Primary media stations include:
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WDAF-TV 4
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KCMO-TV 5
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KMBC-TV 9
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KSHB-TV 41
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