CPSC CHARTER: Admission/Exclusion

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From our original charter which was applied for as "The Community School for Children." in 2001.

Admissions Policy

The Community School for Children's admission policies and procedures include all provisions in 115C238.29F(g) and The Community School will establish priorities consistent with Department of Public Instruction policies.

The Community School for Children will be a diverse community reflecting the diversity of Durham county and reaching out to under-privileged children. The Community School will also take responsibility for making families aware of the School's educational philosophy and the implications for activities both inside and outside the classroom. Specifically, the following policies will be in effect:

1. Admission by Lottery

In the event that more students apply than The Community School can accommodate, a lottery will be used to select the students. The Community School will conform to the law concerning the lottery and priority status. Students with a prior history of violent behavior could be excluded from admission to the Community School.

2. Explanation of Expectations

The marketing plan will include clear explanations of the unique philosophy of the Community School for Children and the ways in which this philosophy impacts the child and the family. Promotional materials will include explanations of the following expectations:

  • Someone will read with the child for at least 30 minutes every day. Four hours a month volunteering in The Community School. Attending group Parent Partner meetings, Parent/Teaching Partners group meetings and school functions.
  • Six family field trips each year as part of the overall instructional program.
  • Conference with their child's Teaching Partner three times a year.
  • Support The Community School's commitment to community service. This may require transportation and service at irregular times.
  • Support The Community School's commitment to learn about and exercise sound environmental practices.
  • Support The Community School's work ethic. All students will clean up after themselves and students and families will regularly help with cleaning and improving The Community School.
  • Limit television viewing by their child to appropriate children's programming for as little time as possible and certainly no more than eight hours a week.
  • Support The Community School's efforts to have children bring nutritious lunches and snacks "no sodas or sweets." The Community School will schedule a nutritionist to work with parents during parent meetings.
  • Assure that their student gets a good night's sleep.
  • Provide appropriate play clothes. Community School children get very messy.

Student Expulsion and Exclusion Policy

Community School for Children will comply with Article 27 of Chapter 115C of the General Statutes regarding student expulsion and exclusion.