What AcademyYOU Provides

AcademyYOU is a school for students who want a non-traditional approach to learning, one that works collaboratively with students and parents or guardians to create a personalized learning plan. AcademyYOU provides -

· Individualized learning plans adapted to personal interests, skills, and strengths.

· Flexible schedules.

· Online and virtual learning.

· Core curriculum and elective learning opportunities.

· Use of technology for teaching and learning.

· Learning plans for individuals seeking to complete requirements for a high school diploma.

Who Should Consider AcademyYOU

“One size fits all” does not apply to learning at AcademyYOU. This school will meet the educational needs for -

· Students who are self-directed learners.

· Students who want a performance-based learning environment.

· Students who desire a non-traditional approach to learning.

· Individuals seeking additional learning opportunities.

· Individuals who need a means of completing high school
diploma requirements while working.

Our PURPOSE is to be the prototype for the 21^st Century.

Our MISSION is to facilitate the creation and navigation of every individual’s pathway to success.

Admissions Process

Students who will benefit from a non-traditional system of education are those most likely to succeed.  Students not currently enrolled in Little River School District must request to attend AcademyYOU by submitting an application to USD 444 AcademyYOU Director.  Admission will be granted based on order of application received for those meeting the AcademyYOU requirements.  No student will be admitted to this program without agreement of the student, the parent/guardian and AcademyYOU.  Once a student has attended AcademyYOU, he or she will be readmitted for the next consecutive year unless extenuating circumstances occur. Individuals not considered students of the USD 444 school district may be charged a fee for courses taken. Students enrolled in a USD 444 school full-time seeking to take additional coursework will be charged a per semester class fee. Any Kansas student who enrolls after September 20 will be required to pay the appropriate per class fee.

Academics

Academic Responsibility

Successful students are able to pass the core classes (language arts, science, math, social studies) and fulfill all project requirements. The curriculum is designed so that the knowledge gained will be used in the successive years. Students will have access to learning facilitators.  Students in this performance-based environment are expected to demonstrate mastery before moving to the next level. Students are responsible for their own learning and are expected to fully participate in the designing of their learning plan. Students must demonstrate progress by earning no fewer than 3 credits per semester. Students failing to do so may be required to find alternative school placement.

Individual Learning Plans

Attendance

Required attendance onsite and/or virtually is mandatory no fewer than 1 day for 6 hours prior to September 20 and on September 20 for 6 hours. Failure to attend on required days will result in assessment of fees for each class taken.

Other required attendance dates will be announced to accommodate special seminars; meetings with school personnel, project presentations, and for required state testing.

Daily attendance is required but allows for flexibility of scheduling and instructional delivery and support. Students are required to maintain an accurate daily log of time spent working toward fulfilling the goals of their learning plan. Students are expected to make consistent progress toward semester goals.   Students may arrange meetings with their learning facilitators. These facilitators will be available during the school week at various scheduled times.

Student Contact Information

Student Conduct

Use of tobacco in any form and use or possession of any controlled substance, alcohol or intoxicant of any kind are prohibited in any school building owned or leased by Haysville USD 444.

Academic dishonesty is not acceptable. Claiming the work of others as the student’s own and plagiarism are both prohibited practices. Materials taken from electronic sources are covered by this policy.

Computer Acceptable Use Policy

Students shall have no expectation of privacy when using district e-mail or computer systems. Students must use appropriate language in all messages. Students are expected to use the system following guidelines approved by teachers or the administrators.

Any e-mail or computer application or information in district computers or computer systems is subject to monitoring by the staff and/or administration. The school retains the right to duplicate any information created by students in a computer system or on any individual computer. Students who violate these rules, or any other classroom rules relating to computer use are subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from school.

Searches of Students and Possessions

A search of any student or his/her possessions may occur at any time upon reasonable suspicion that such search may result in the finding of firearms, explosives, liquor, flammable materials, weapons, narcotics, or other matter prohibited by law or school policy from being on school property. Such searches may be made without prior notice to the student and only be conducted by the principal or designated representative. An attempt shall be made to notify the parent or guardian of any student less than 18 years of age, so he/she may be afforded the opportunity to be present during such a search. Any evidence recovered by the principal and/or designated representative will be turned over to the appropriate law enforcement authorities. Documentation of such search and/or seizure will be submitted to the Superintendent and placed in the student’s file. Searches are not done randomly and without substance of concern. It is only when the well being of the students and/or staff are compromised that a search may take place.

AcademyYOU

AcademyYOU is responsible to provide quality educational opportunities for its students. The school will -

· Work with students to provide a curriculum that is individualized and focused on development of skills necessary for students to be successful in life.

· Provide support for individual student learning through a variety of measures.

· Be available at scheduled times to meet with students.

· Provide progress information to students and parents or guardians.

· Encourage students toward success.

Student

Students of AcademyYOU are key participants in design of their learning plans. To achieve success in reaching their goals, students will -

· Complete projects and assignments for each course of study within an agreed upon timeline and earn no fewer than 3 credits per semester.

· Maintain an accurate work log reflecting all time spent in learning each week.

· Participate in Kansas state assessments, when necessary.

· Be onsite at AcademyYOU on required attendance dates.

· Arrange for assistance with course instructors within the instructor’s onsite schedule.

· Contact instructors with any questions concerning course work within the instructor’s designated schedule.

· Take responsibility for their own learning by participating in development of a personal learning plan and carrying out the parts of that plan successfully.

· Have access to necessary technology and other resources necessary to complete work.

· Maintain current contact information and email address.

Graduation Requirements