The Avance Behavior Plan was created to meet three goals:
1. To establish clear standards for a respectful, safe, and productive learning community.
2. To ensure that all students benefit from a high level of support in learning to meet these standards.
3. To ensure that students receive equitable and consistent consequences when they do not meet these standards.
The plan has 5 tiered levels of behaviors and consequences. Complete Behavior guidelines and matrix can be found online at www.academiaavance.org.
The schools follow the practices of Restorative Justice to find resolution for issues with students. An overview is provided in this guide: http://fromdiaperstodiamonds.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Restorative-Practice-Parent-Booklet-Real-Justice.pdf
**In addition, positive programs to support and motivate students will accompany the plan.**
Cell Phone/ Smart Device Usage
In order to maintain a focused academic environment and support all student learning, students at the Middle School, must turn in cell phones and smart devices at the beginning of the day. Devices are returned to students at the end of the day. High School students are not allowed to use personal cell phones in all classes or during passing periods. During lunch time, students will be allowed to use their cell phones with the following conditions:
- No negative pictures/posts/texts or communication of:
- Themselves
- Other students
- Faculty and Staff
Defamation of Academia Avance Charter School will not be tolerated and will result in loss of cell phone privileges.
If a student fails to abide by this policy, the cell phone will be forfeited and if it is a continuous problem a meeting with the parent and student will be held to determine disciplinary action. Students are NOT allowed to use Academia Avance’s Internet/ WIFI for personal use. We ask that parents/guardians not contact students during class/instructional time.
**Academia Avance is not responsible for loss, damage or theft of any electronic device. If lost, there will be no compensation.**
*My signature below indicates that I have read and accepted the Avance Behavior Plan. *