Learning Post High School Program: Information and Requirements 2019-20

1. learning Post High SchoolProgram Information and Requirements 2019-20

2. Welcome: Introducing the Program at The Post • The purpose of this introduction is to provide a broad overview of our program requirements. Your Supervising Teacher will cover this in greater detail at your first meeting.

3. Quick STARTReference GUIDE • Orientation information is available online, so you can review it in the comfort of your own home. • Sit back, relax and embrace your new learning environment. • To access the information online, you can visit our website: • www.learningposthighschool.com • Click on “Students” • Next, click on “LP-Quick Start Reference Guide”.

4. General Housekeeping • Open Classroom Hours: 8:00am-3:00pm (please make sure all students are picked up by 3:00pm). After 3:00pm, students will be asked to wait outside. • Scheduled Appointments – one-on-one meetings with teacher should be scheduled ahead of time. • Weekly meeting with Supervising Teacher. Please be respectful of teachers’ time. If you are running late, please call ahead. • Attendance is based on weekly work assigned vs. weekly work completed. Therefore, incomplete work is an attendance TRUANCY!!! • As a general rule of thumb, please plan to work one hour per day, per class.

5. Contract and Grading Policies I agree to follow the rules… • When you have your first meeting with your Supervising Teacher, you will need to sign a contract. This is a required document for all students who are engaged in our program. Items covered in the agreement include: • Duration of Agreement • Objectives, Methods of study, Methods of evaluation and resources. • Scheduled Instructor / Student Meetings • Equitable provision of resources & services / voluntary statement • Conditions of Enrollment • Academic Integrity • Consequences if violations occur. Please note that your teacher has a specific set of grading policies. Please make sure that you spend time with your teacher to learn what his/her policies are regarding: Homework due dates, late assignments, quiz-re-sets, extra credit, moving ahead in a subject.

6. Academic Integrity Any online program presents a temptation for students to take short cuts or copy information from an online source. The following actions are deemed violations of Academic Integrity and/or board policy: • If a student takes credit for work that is not their own or allows someone else to copy his/her work. • If a student looks at another student’s paper or sends or receives test data during, before or after a test. • If a student uses materials on a test or quiz that has not been approved. • If a student plagiarizes someone’s work, whether it is another student’s or reference material. • If a student collaborates either verbally or via shared data on a test, including accessing other websites and/or search engines during the completion of a test. • Students will receive ONE warning if plagiarism occurs, and a zero on the assignment will be given. If it occurs a second time, it will be noted on the student’s permanent record and the student will jeopardize his/her placement in our program Oh no! Don’t let this be you!

7. Homework/Turning in Assignments • Each week your Supervising Teacher will give you an Assignment Sheet which will detail all assignments to be completed for each course for the week. • All assigned work is expected to be completed BEFORE the next week’s appointment with your teacher. • Attendance is based on weekly work assigned vs. weekly work completed. Therefore, incomplete work is an attendance TRUANCY!!! • When corresponding with Learning Post High School, students are REQUIREDto use their HART DISTRICT G-MAIL ACCOUNT. This is the students 8-digit ID number, followed by: @my.hartdistrict.org. Please be sure that students get into the habit of checking this email address frequently – it is the primary way that teachers and students communicate.

8. COMMUnication A very important component for a successful experience at The Post is to please keep the lines of communication open. • If you have extenuating circumstances that are preventing a deadline from being met, contact your teacher AHEAD OF TIME to see if you can work something out. With advance notice, our teachers are very willing and able to work with you! • If you are struggling through a difficult passage, our teachers can offer valuable assistance. Please do not hesitate to schedule a time with your teacher when needed. • Please be in the habit of checking your APEX ANNOUNCEMENTS for time sensitiveinformation.

9. Dual Enrollment Students who have dual enrollment may take up to two classes at his/her residence comprehensive site, based on availability. • Students are expected to attend classes at the comprehensive site every day. • If you have not already checked-in with your comprehensive site, please do so before the start of classes. • Students at The Post are entitled to enjoy all the extracurricular activities at the residence school, including any dances, prom, clubs, etc. • Your Learning Post High School ID card will be required to allow on/off privileges at the school site. • If a student wishes to participate in ASB sponsored events at the residence school, he/she will need to purchase an ASB card through their site. • SENIORS should stop by the counseling office to pick up the Senior Bulletins which outline all the activities planned for seniors. • Anything related to dual enrollment should be coordinated via your Learning Post High School counselor, Ms. Jillian Edmonson.

10. TESTING Each year High School students are required to participate in state mandated testing. The required state tests are administered in the spring, and include the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). During the month of APRIL 2020, we will be testing. Students will be notified in advance of their specific testing dates. The SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Digital Assessment (English, Math Science) will require a total of 1 or 2 individual sessions from students in grades 11 and 12. PE Testing is administered in early February for grade 9 only. • Please note that students with dual enrollment will take all state tests with Learning Post High School.

11. SCIENCE LABS There are approximately 3-4 Science Labs that students must attend, per semester, if they are taking Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. This is an A-G Requirement. • Labs are held on the COC (Valencia) Campus at varying times from 3:30pm-6:30pm, Boykin Hall, Room 208. • Students can be dropped off or can park in the parking lot. • Parking permits are required at a cost of $3.00 (exact change in cash only). Permits may be purchased at a parking kiosk conveniently located in each of the parking lots on campus.

12. A.S.B. (Associated student Body) Learning Post / Hart @ Home, operates an ASB (Associated Student Body) Club which is student-driven and offers a variety of opportunities for student participation. Students who enroll in ASB do so because they recognize that there is more to being successful in school than simply doing schoolwork. Some benefits of ASB are: Students are able to contribute to creating a positive atmosphere where students feel wanted & accepted. Officers and frequent participants can earn class credit.

13. C.S.F.California Scholarship Federation CSF is an organization which recognizes students in the state of California who achieve high standards in academics, community service and citizenship.   Dues are $10 per semester for qualified high school students, and $5 for qualified Jr. High students. Please see Mrs. Craig at Hart@Homefor additional details. Students who qualify must join during the announced enrollment drive.  

14. Academic Counseling Our knowledgeable counseling staff is here to serve your needs as it relates to creating a successful path for your high school years, as well as college and career planning. Ms. Edmonson will work with your student to ensure he/she is on track for graduation and/or A-G compliant. She will assist your student through the fascinating world of Naviance, a success system that is designed to help students and parents plan for college and build a successful career path.

15. Business Office • We are here to assist you with any of your miscellaneous needs, such as: • Entertainment Work Permit Applications – We can fill out the school portion of your application for students who are in good standing in terms of academics and behavior. If a student has grades lower than a “C”, we are not able to sign off on permit requests until grades are brought up. • Copies of Transcripts – We can officiate or print transcripts for you • Regular Work Permit – These permit applications are issued only at “The Post” campus, through Paula Davidson. • Enrollment Documentation / Withdrawal Instructions – Please visit our office staff if you need assistance in either of these areas. • Website Updates, Calendared Items, General Information • Student Handbook is available through our website – click on “Students”, then “Student Handbook”.

16. APEX Much of your curriculum is delivered through Apex, our online provider. By now, you should have watched the tutorial. If not, please be sure to view it prior to your first meeting with your Supervising Teacher. It is approximately 20 minutes long. Visit our website: www.LearningPostHighSchool.com and click on “Students”, then “Apex Instruction”.

17. Thank you Thank you for choosing The Post as your premiere educational provider. There is a learning-curve when it comes to learning online. Take advantage of the support we offer and you will be A-OK! We want to help you to be successful, so please do not be shy. Our teachers don’t bite and are very personable. They are willing to share their wisdom to all who will listen.