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SCHOOL ATTENDANCE ACTION PLAN – UNEXCUSED ABSENCESPlease refer below for the action and/or intervention after each of the followingtargeted intervention points for unexcused ENCESABSENCES1.1.2.1.2.3.4.1.2.7 ABSENCES10 ABSENCESParent Phone CallParent ConferenceDetentionReferral to AdministrationAdministrative Parent ConferenceAttendance ContractAdministrative DetentionReferral to AdministrationPossible Withdraw for Violation of Attendance incipalPrincipalEARLY DISMISSALStudents who are dismissed early (on a regular school day) must be signed out by a parent or guardian in themain office. Students will not be released to persons whose names do not appear on the emergency contactcard kept on file in the main office. A photo ID must be shown in order to release a student from the premises. Incase of an emergency, if a person not listed on the emergency contact card must pick up a student, the parentmust fax a signed statement with a copy of their driver’s license allowing that person to pick up their child on thatspecific day. It is the parent’s responsibility to come to the main office and add the person to the emergencycontact card for subsequent days. Students will not be released to persons whose names do not appear on theemergency contact card kept on file in the main office. Students will not be dismissed 30 minutes prior to dismissaltime. NO EXCEPTIONS.TARDY POLICYAny child who is not in their classroom by 8:30 am will be marked “TARDY”. These students must report to the mainoffice to obtain a tardy slip in order to be admitted into their classroom. After ten (10) unexcused tardies, thestudent will be issued a referral form which will be placed in the permanent record.SCHOOL ATTENDANCE ACTION PLAN – UNEXCUSED TARDIESPlease refer below for the action and/or intervention after each of the following targetedintervention points for unexcused SPONSIBLEPOINT5 TARDIES7 TARDIES10 TARDIES1.1.2.3.1.2.Parent ConferenceParent ConferenceAdministrative DetentionAttendance ContractParent ConferencePossible Withdraw for Violation of Attendance ContractAssistant PrincipalAssistant PrincipalPrincipal7

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTAll Pinecrest Academy Four Corners parents/guardians are asked to complete twenty (20) volunteer hours, or theequivalent thereof, per academic year family. All parents/guardian volunteer hours must be completed prior tothe last day of school.All parents wishing to volunteer must register through the Concierge Pad system and must be cleared throughPinecrest Academy Four Corners before permission to volunteer is granted. This mandate includes clearance forvolunteers in school events such as book fairs, fundraising activities, and assemblies. For overnight field trips,additional requirements such as fingerprinting and drug testing will be necessary. Please keep in mind thatparents chaperoning fieldtrips must not consume beverages containing alcohol. Children who are not enrolledat Pinecrest Academy Four Corners are not permitted on campus during school hours and may not attend schoolfieldtrips.It is the responsibility of the parent to communicate with their child’s teacher(s) to complete the hours. Noticesof completed hours will be sent every semester.Parents may complete hours by any of the following: Become a P.A.L.S. member and attend meetings Classroom teacher assistance Field Trip chaperone Guest speaker Assist with school eventsAny parent/guardian who would like to volunteer in the classroom must coordinate with the classroom teacherat least one day prior to volunteering. Consent from the administration must be confirmed before parents will beallowed to enter classrooms. In addition, parents/visitors must sign-in at the main office and obtain a visitor’s pass.In order to ensure the safety of all of our students, NO PARENTS/VISITORS WILL BE ALLOWED BEYOND THE MAINOFFICE WITHOUT A VISITOR’S PASS. NO EXCEPTIONS! ALL VISITORS MUST BE CLEARED!A volunteer hour log will be included each semester (twice a year) to assist parents in tracking their volunteerhours. In addition, a reminder will be sent during the fourth quarter of the school year to ensure that the volunteerrequirement is fulfilled.A student’s family plays an extremely important part in his/her education. The following are areas in which parentsare asked to offer support and/or assistance: Provide a loving, nurturing home environment which motivates the child to succeed in school Instill a respect for others Ensure punctual and regular attendance Become familiar with school policies and procedures Attend parent/guardian meetings Provide an environment conducive to learning Support the school’s Home Learning Policies Stress the importance of reading on a daily basis Communicate with your child’s teachers on a regular basis8

UNIFORM POLICYUniforms must be worn daily. Our uniform policy and dress code guidelines indicate appropriate school attire fornormal school days. Pinecrest Academy Four Corners reserves the right to interpret these guidelines and/or makechanges during the school year. Students are expected to follow these guidelines with support from theirparents/guardians.School Spirit Shirts will be on sale in the main office throughout the school year. Please purchase at least one SpiritShirt since they will be required for Field Trips and special events. Students may also wear their Spirit Shirts andjeans on designated “Jean Days.” GIRLS (PRE-K 3 & 4)NAVY polo shirt with school logoembroideredKHAKI shorts, skorts or pants (NOSKIRTS)Solid black or white sneakersSolid white socks BOYS (PRE-K 3 & 4)NAVY polo shirt with school logoembroideredKHAKI shorts or pantsSolid black or white sneakersSolid white socks GIRLS (K-5TH GRADE)YELLOW polo shirt with school logoembroideredNAVY shorts, skorts or pants (NOSKIRTS)Solid black sneakersSolid white socks BOYS (K-5TH GRADE)YELLOW polo shirt with school logoembroideredNAVY shorts or pantsSolid black sneakersSolid white socks GIRLS (6TH- 8TH GRADE)WHITE short/long sleeve oxford shirtwith logoKHAKI pants or skorts (NO SKIRTS)NAVY blazer with logo OR NAVYsweater vest (mandatory)Blue and yellow tie (mandatory)Solid black OR brown dress shoesSolid white socks BOYS (6TH- 8TH GRADE)WHITE short/long sleeve oxford shirtwith logoKHAKI pantsNAVY blazer with logo OR NAVYsweater vest (mandatory)Blue and yellow tie (mandatory)Solid black OR brown dress shoesSolid white socks Physical Education Uniforms (6th grade)o Yellow PE uniform t-shirto Navy blue PE uniform shorts Sneakers Cold Weather Uniforms: (NO DESIGNER LOGOS WILL BE ALLOWED)o Navy uniform jacket or sweater with school logo embroideredo Navy or white (solid) long sleeve shirt or turtleneck underneath uniformshirto Navy or white stockings underneath uniform*IMPORTANT NOTE*ALL UNIFORM WEAR is affiliated with multiple Pinecrest Academy schools throughoutcentral Florida. It is your responsibility to ensure that the uniforms you purchase are specific9

to Pinecrest Four Corners and that they follow the school colors white, yellow, and navyblue.Additional Dress Guidelines for all Students:-Jeans (blue denim pants-no holes or rips) may be worn on “Jean Day” Fridays. Denim shorts and colorsother than denim blue may not be worn.Pants cannot be rolled up in the waist or the hems to adjust the length. Pants MAY NOT be worn below thehips.All shirts must be tucked in.The school uniform colors are white, yellow, and navy-blue. All tops must have the school logo embroidered.Sweaters must be the uniform navy sweater or jacket. Sweaters and jackets must have the Pinecrest FourCorners Academy logo embroidered.Earrings are prohibited on boys. Girls should wear discreet earrings, no large hoops (for safety reasons).No body painting or tattoos are permitted. Even if they are temporary, rub-off tattoos.Hair color that is disruptive or distractive to the school environment is prohibited. Hair must either be anatural color or naturally tinted or colored in a blended and balanced manner. Boys’ hair should be cutabove the collar and ears and worn appropriately. “Spiked” hair should be limited to 1” in height. Fordefinition of appropriate hair cut please contact the main office.Students who arrive without the proper uniform will be issued a uniform violation notice and parents will becontacted to bring the appropriate school uniform (please note that after three (3) uniform violation notices astudent will be issued a referral.We appreciate your anticipated cooperation with our uniform policy and thank you for your assistance helping yourchildren comply with our rules.PARENT CONFLICT AND RESOLUTION PROCESSFor issues involving an individual teacher or class, parent/guardian address their concerns to the followingindividuals in the order ARENT/TEACHER COMMUNICATIONConferences with individual teachers must be arranged by contacting the teacher. Please make appointmentsfor conferences before or after school hours. Teachers may also be available during their planning time; however,you must make an appointment during this time. PLEASE DO NOT ENGAGE IN PARENT CONFERENCES DURINGARRIVAL/DISMISSAL OF STUDENTS.10

SCHOOL LUNCHStudents are required to bring their lunch in the morning or purchase lunch from the cafeteria. Breakfast is 2.00and lunch costs 3.50. Students may qualify for free meals or for reduced price meals. Guidelines andfree/reduced lunch applications will be disseminated. All information received is confidential. Reduced price is.30 cents for breakfast and .40 cents for lunch. Parents may not drop off lunch for their child during school hours.Students who do not bring lunch and/or lunch money will be provided with a school lunch and will be requiredto pay the money owed on the following day. It is the parent’s responsibility to monitor the student’s lunchaccount and make sure that the student has sufficient lunch money.STUDENT CONDUCTPinecrest Academy Four Corners students are expected to show respect for themselves and others. Eachclassroom has a climate in which optimal learning can take place. Students are expected to behave in waysthat are acceptable to classmates and conducive to learning. Misbehavior on the part of students can begenerally corrected when parents and teachers work together.Teachers and students must foster a mutual respect for one another. Teachers will never use corporal punishmentor offensive language toward a student. The school will follow Lake County Public School’s Code of StudentConduct http://www.lake.k12.fl.us/parentguide. The following rules, regulations and due process procedures aredesigned to protect all members of the educational community in the exercise of their rights and responsibilities.According to the Code of Student Conduct, methods of positive reinforcement/rewards and/or loss of privilegesare utilized. Administration will make the final decision on disciplinary actions.These expectations apply to any student:1. Anyone who is on the school property.2. Anyone who attends school or any school-sponsored activity.3. Anyone whose conduct at any time or in any place has a direct and immediate effect on maintaining orderand discipline in the school.Types of Disciplinary Action1. Verbal and Written Reprimand / Referral2. Contact with parent3. Loss of Privileges4. Detention - student will be issued a detention to be served in school, during the assigned time.5. Work Duty on Campus - student is assigned to a designated staff member to engage in active work such ascleaning, picking up, and organizing6. In-School suspension – removal from class7. Outdoor suspension – absence from school – student is not allowed on school grounds or at any school-relatedfunction.8. Expulsion – student may be recommended for an expulsion.Determination of disciplinary actions will be made by the administration after careful review of specific incidents.Referrals will be issued at the discretion of the administration.SUPPLIESStudents are expected to come to school daily prepared with all required materials; which include supplies listedon the official school supply list, homework, lunch money or lunch from home and any other items requested bythe teacher. In addition, each student is REQUIRED to purchase a Pinecrest Academy Four Corners SchoolAgenda and bring a set of headphones for computer lab usage.11

ITEMS PERMITTED/NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOLStudents are not permitted to bring toys, games or other items of value to school. Pinecrest Academy FourCorners will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items brought to school or that have been taken away byschool personnel. Students who violate this policy maybe issued a disciplinary referral. In addition, electronicdevices used in violation of the Code of Student Conduct will be confiscated and will remain in the office untilthe end of the following day after which a parent or guardian must come to the office to retrieve it. The schoolis not responsible for any inconvenience this may cause.ALERT: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICESWireless communication devices include two-way communication devices, including cellular phones, mobilephones, portable computers, personal organizers and similar wireless devices.Possessing a wireless communication device is not a violation of the Code of Student Conduct. However, thepossession of a wireless device and/or cellular telephone which disrupts the educational process: the use of thecellular telephone and/or wireless device during school hours; and the possession or use of a cellular telephonewhich disrupts or interferes with the safety-to-life issue for students would be a violation of the Code of StudentConduct. Use of iPods or any other electronic devices are not permitted during school hours. In addition, anyvisible item such as head phones, or electronic device is subject to confiscation.The following rules must be followed regarding the possession, use and display of wireless communicationdevices: Students may possess, display and use wireless communication devices off-campus. Students shall avoid classroom disruptions, by not displaying, using, or activating wireless communicationdevices during the instructional day. This includes during class, in the library, during lunch breaks, during classchanges and during any other structured activity. Students must ensure that devices are turned off during the instructional day. Students shall not use wireless communication devices while being transported on a school bus. Students must conceal wireless communication devices in a backpack, pocket, purse or other containerduring the instructional day. The School is not responsible if a student’s wireless communication device is lost or stolen. The sole possession of a cellular telephone is not a violation of the Code of Student Conduct.INTERNET USE POLICYAccess and use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and its use must support the educational objectives ofthe school. Students must always get permission from their teachers prior to using the internet. Students whoviolate the following internet usage policy may lose any and all internet usage privileges.The school requires the following of its staff, students and parents: No recording, either photographic or audio/visual in nature may be made on school property without theexpress permission of the administration. No document or media that exists or is produced in reference to the school, its staff or students includingphotographs, letters, yearbooks and other material may be published where it is accessible to the publicwithout the express permission of the administration. No staff member, student or parent may use the Pinecrest Academy Four Corners name or any of its logosfor identification purposes in any public forum or media. The term “public forum or media” also includes butis not limited to publicly accessible websites and web forums. Pinecrest Academy Four Corners students are prohibited from using the school internet to access “chatrooms” at any time.USE OF COMPUTERSOver the past few years, computers have become common household devices and popular in our schools andmedia centers. Students are encouraged to use computers, networks, and online telecommunication such as12

the Internet and electronic mail (e-mail). While exercising the right to use available technology, students must beaware of their responsibility as users. Advancement of technology has enabled many students with the accessand opportunity to commit offenses that violate the Code of Student Conduct.The following are examples of improper uses of technology and are violations of the Code of Student Conduct: Using the network to send or receive obscene or lewd material; Using the network to make threats against anyone or the school; Sending electronic mail that threatens to do bodily harm to another student that might be considered assaultor cyber-bullying; Downloading pirated software (is comparable to stealing); Willfully and knowingly obtaining an unauthorized access to or “hacking” into the school’s computer system(constitutes vandalism); Using, without authorization, school property or a school computer or other electronic device and damaginga school’s computer system or causing the computer to “crash” (constitutes a “computer-related” crimeleading to criminal charges).These are only a few examples of violations committed through electronic means. The school administration willevaluate and determine the appropriate level of infraction under the Code of Student Conduct. Refer to LCSCode of Conduct for further explanation.SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIESAll special events and activities must be pre-approved by the administration. Birthday party celebrationsincluding treats for students are not permitted during school hours. The birthday party celebration schedule MUSTbe adhered to in all grade levels.HAZARDOUS WEATHER PROCEDURESArrival and dismissal procedures may be delayed due to hazardous weather conditions. Please be patient andcontinue to follow drop-off/pick-up procedures to ensure your child’s safety. Tardies may be suspended due tohazardous weather at the discretion of the administration. The use of the telephone will not be necessary.WITHDRAWALSPlease notify the school office of your child’s withdrawal or transfer at least one day in advance. In order toprocess a withdrawal from the school, the parent/guardian must come into the school office and complete thenecessary paperwork to process a transfer. A transfer involves notification of a change in school and the returnof textbooks, library books and payment of any/all monies owed to the school.CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATIONParents, guardians and students are protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Acts (FERPA) andthe Florida Statutes from individuals’ access to information in student’s educational records, and provide the rightto challenge the accuracy of these records. These laws provide that without the prior consent of the parent,guardian, or eligible student, a student’s records may not be released, expect in accordance with

Four Corners Parent & Student Handbook 2021-2022 Pinecrest Academy Four Corners 1100 S US Highway 27 Clermont, FL 34714 352-978-3397 www.pinecrestfourcorners.com Mr. Jorge A. Rivas Principal Ms. Toni Ruperez Assistant Principal . 2 . 3 CHARTER SCHOOL INFORMATION