NEW DIRECTIONS INDEPENDENT STUDY
Parent and Student Agreement
Student and parent agree to the following;
1. We understand & support the PUSD’s Academic Honesty Policy.
2. We understand that New Directions is unable to accommodate rescheduled appointments. We agree that the student will attend his/her weekly appointment on time with 100% work completion.
3. We agree that the student will be present for all required District standardized testing, including but not limited to the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE), Measures of Academic Progress (MAP), and Smarter Balanced Assessments Consortium (SBAC).
4. We understand & agree that the student will adhere to the New Directions dress code policy (listed below).
Ø Students at New Directions are expected to dress in an appropriate manner for school. New Directions’ dress code is designed for a school setting that helps maintain a safe and productive educational environment.
Ø Appropriate dress is the responsibility of the student and parent. We ask for your help, support, and cooperation by adhering to our dress code policy.
Ø Help us keep the focus of New Directions on learning and student success. Please review the current dress code outlined below.
THE FOLLOWING CLOTHING IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR SCHOOL:
ü Reveals or exposes undergarments. This includes white muscle shirts & no sagging.
ü Does not adequately cover the midriff, breasts, backs, or buttock areas. No cleavage may be shown. No tube tops are allowed.
ü Pajamas and/or bedroom slippers. Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times.
ü Clothing and accessories (including backpacks) that promote or portray:
· Drugs, alcohol, and/or tobacco
· Sex
· Gangs (numbered hats that denote an area)
· Weapons
· Violence or hate behavior including derogatory connotations directed toward sexual identity
ü Altered hats (acceptable hats are those that are mass produced and are worn as intended by the manufacturer)
ü Bandannas (worn or carried) and ski caps
ü Wallet chains (of any length)
ü Belts or wrist-bands that have metal studs
5. We understand & support that no smoking is allowed around or in view of the PUSD District office.
6. We understand & support that no loitering is allowed in the parking lot.
7. We understand & support that no parking is allowed in reserved spaces.
Student Name Student Signature Date
Parent Name Parent Signature Date