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Student-ParentHandbook2022-2023 School YearAmended July July 2022Policies and procedures listed in this handbook are subject to change. Any alterations to thisdocument are communicated to affected parties by mail or email.
Table of ContentsTable of Contents . 2Vision Statement . 4Mission Statement . 4Staff Contact Information . 5Staff Information . 6Who to Contact? . 7School Calendar . 8Outings/Events Information . 9FERPA Information . 9The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). 10Student Medical Information. 10Immunization Policy . 10Emergency Care . 11Student Data Privacy . 11Photo Release Statement . 11How to Get Started . 12School Online Account Setup . 12Tips for Success . 12The Role of the High School Learning Coach . 13Attendance and Accountability. 13Communications from ITCA . 13Parent/Teacher Communications . 14Live Class Session Attendance Policy . 14Class Connect Attendance Expectations. 15Objectionable Materials. 16Student Continued Engagement Plan . 16Student Computer Use . 17Student Computer Equipment Provision, Replacement and Upgrades . 17Computer/Internet Back-up Plan . 17Responsibilities and Suggestions . 17Successful High School Student Characteristics. 18Daily “To Do List” for ALL Students . 18Checking Student Activity and Grades . 18Internet Subsidy Policy. 19P a g e 2 35
Graduation Minimum Requirements . 20Grading Policies. 2220Late Policies . 2221Dual Enrollment . 2221Dual Credit Opportunities . 2321How to use the Dropbox . 2322Attendance and Truancy . 2423Student Suspension . 2524Expulsions and Denial of Attendance of Enrolled ITCA Students . 2625Habitually Truant Students . 2625Credit Recovery Procedure . 2827ITCA Anti-Discrimination Policy . 2827Title IX and Non-Discrimination Notice. 2827English Language Learners . 3029Harassment Reporting . 3129Discipline Code . 3129ITCA Student Code of Conduct and Acceptable Use Guidelines . 3130Accountability . 3130Inappropriate Behavior . 3230Weapons . 3230Threats . 3231Tobacco, Drug and Alcohol . 3231Cyberbullying . 3231Student Internet Safety . 3332Suicide Prevention . 3332Network Etiquette . 3432Use of Copyrighted Materials . 3432Academic Integrity . 3433Monitoring . 3533ITCA Indemnification Provision . 3533Dress Code . 3534P a g e 3 35
Vision StatementTo create a virtual career-technical education charter school which will provide an appropriately sequencedcurriculum that will equip the student with the foundational academic and technical skills to enable them topursue post-secondary education, achieve occupational certifications, or enter directly into the workforce.The school’s focus on career-technical education will: Provide an alternative to academic virtual schoolsProvide career pathways to students who are:o Geographically Dispersedo Academically Deficiento At-Risk and UnderservedProvide Idaho industries with educated and employment ready individuals.Mission StatementIdaho Technical Career Academy (ITCA) is a virtual career-technical education charter school that provides anoccupational sequence of instruction that will prepare Idaho students to obtain the necessary technical skillsneeded to succeed.P a g e 4 35
Staff Contact InformationLast NameFirst NameClarkRozanneMoorePositionWork PhoneWork EmailCommented [IJ(A1]: Staff Information needs to be updated:Remove AmandaReplace ErikaReplace ArielReplace JulieLead Teacher & English Teacher(208) 972-1880rclark@idtca.orgZackTeacher – Pharmacy Tech PT(208) 830-0317zmoore@idtca.orgWith the new phone systems, will the work phone numbers bereplaced?LeeErinTeacher - English(208) 540-0713elee@idtca.rgCommented [MR2]: Updated with new staff membersColtrinSharindaTeacher - Science(208) 477-7651scoltrin@idtca.orgWashburnLisaTeacher – Science PT(208) 892-9499lwashburn@idtca.orgHerriottJenaTeacher - History(208) 972-2114ShoemakerKathrynTeacher – Medical Assistant(208) edickTimTeacher - Special Education(208) 830-1609timbenedick@idtca.orgEdmunsonShellyTeacher - Business(208) 803-2833sedmunson@idtca.orgLeavittStaciTeacher - Business(208) 608-4706sleavitt@idtca.orgGarciaPabloTeacher - Math(208) 960-2081pgarcia@idtca.orgOlsenEricTeacher - Math & Sr. Project(986) 888-0498eolsen@idtca.orgHeikesAbigailTeacher - Ag(208) 921-1864aheikes@idtca.orgLast NameFirst NamePittmanMontiStaffPositionWork PhoneExt.Head of School(208) 917-24201001mpittman@k12.comWork EmailMarezRachelleOperations Manager(208) /Receptionist(208) 917-24201008jedwards@idtca.orgJuddAmandaSpecial Education Director(208) 995-4904ajudd@k12.comPerezTamara(208) 960-2090tperez@idtca.orgComstockMindy(208) 859-5296mcomstock@idtca.orgGranierKristiCTE CoordinatorCommunity EngagementCoordinatorCounselor(208) 860-5115kgranier@idtca.orgSpecial Program ContactsChild Find CoordinatorSpecial Education Coordinator504 CoordinatorTim BenedickTim BenedickKristi Granier(208) 830-1609(208) 830-1609(208) kgranier@idtca.orgHomeless LiasonFoster Care LiasonRTI/MTSS CoordinatorKristi GranierKristi GranierRozanne Clark(208) 860-5115(208) 860-5115(208) @idtca.orgEnglish Language Learner LiasonAlisha Delmarian(208) 603-0563adelmarian@idahova.orgP a g e 5 35Commented [MR3]: Updated title from SSA to CEC
Staff InformationClassroom TeacherClass Content QuestionsQuestions on Graded WorkWorking AheadCatching UpHow to Submit Assignments Late PoliciesChange of Address or EmailAttendance RecordingLogin IssuesComputer ShipmentsISAT SchedulingLate Assignment PoliciesRegistrarTranscript and Records RequestsProgress Reports and Report CardsChange of Address or EmailVerification of Compliance (VOC) FormsSpecial Education TeacherAccommodations ModificationsIEP QuestionsSpecial Ed Late PoliciesRetaking QuizzesISAT AccommodationsISAT SchedulingStudy Skills CreditsCounselorPersonal/Family issuesCollege and Career InformationAdding and Dropping Classes504 Creation and ImplementationScholarship and FAFSA QuestionsGraduation PlanningDual Credit QuestionsSummer School RegistrationIDLA Course RegistrationTranscript ReviewSign up for College Entrance Exams (ACT, SAT,PSAT, etc.)Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC)Computer Shipment QuestionsStudent AttendanceOrientationStudent/Family Academic SupportCommunicate School ExpectationsOLS Login AssistanceTechnical Support1-866-512-2273 or http://webform.k12.comP a g e 6 35
Who to Contact?IssueWho To Contact (contact information here)Academic HelpTeacherAddress UpdateRegistrarAttendance QuestionsStudent Support AdvisorAssignments Submitted IncorrectlyTeacherClass Connect (Newrow) Technical Issue Customer Support: https://www.help.k12.com / 866- 512- 2273Course Change or Missing OLS CourseCounselorCourse Content Comments & MinorErrorsFeedback in your Online SchoolCourse Content QuestionsTeacherCourse Materials, Shipping, Missing &DamagedCustomer Support: https://www.help.k12.com / 866- 512- 2273CurriculumTeacherGrades and Scores for OnlineAssessmentsTeacherInternet ReimbursementOperations ManagerK12 Computer, HardwareTroubleshootingCustomer Support: https://www.help.k12.com / 866- 512- 2273K12 Computer Keyboard, Mouse &MicrophoneCustomer Support: https://www.help.k12.com / 866- 512- 2273K12 Computer Malware/VirusCustomer Support: https://www.help.k12.com / 866- 512- 2273K12 Computer RequestsStudent Support AdvisorK12 Computer Software UpdatesCustomer Support: https://www.help.k12.com / 866- 512- 2273OLS Account Set-Up & LoginCustomer Support: https://www.help.k12.com / 866- 512- 2273OLS Error MessagesCustomer Support: https://www.help.k12.com / 866- 512- 2273OLS NavigationTeacher or Customer Support: https://www.help.k12.com / 866512- 2273PDF LinksCustomer Support: https://www.help.k12.com / 866- 512- 2273Return Course MaterialsCustomer Support: https://www.help.k12.com / 866- 512- 2273Return K12 Computer EquipmentK12 Computer Returns: computer-returns@k12.com/ 866-5714310Return Labels (Need Additional UPSLabels)Customer Support: https://www.help.k12.comSchool Events & School CommunityLoginsStudent Support AdvisorTranscript RequestsRegistrarWithdrawal RequestsCEC/Teacher or School (When Teacher is Not Available During theSummer)P a g e 7 35
Commented [IJ(A4]: Update the school calendar and linkSchool CalendarFamilies can download a copy of the calendar at ml.P a g e 8 35
Outings/Events InformationITCA families will have a variety of opportunities to participate and plan outings/events across the state. Severalevents are planned throughout the school year. Outing information will be shared through email from your teacher,on the ITCA event calendar at https://itca.k12.com/events-calendar.html, and on our school newsletter. ITCA familiesare encouraged to assist in planning and participating in outings and academic workshops.It is the parent’s responsibility to notify Event Leads of student medical alerts. If a parent notifies an Event Leadregarding medical alerts, the Event Lead will note the student name and will take the appropriate precautions, andwill react accordingly if an issue arises. For additional information regarding epinephrine and inhalers, please seeBoard Policy 905.1.FERPA InformationYou have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the schoolto comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:Family Policy Compliance OfficeU.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Ave. S.W.Washington, D.C. 20202-4605FERPA required that the school, with certain exceptions, obtain a parent’s or eligible student’s written consent priorto the disclosure of personally identifiable information from a child’s education records. However, the school maydisclose “directory information” without written consent, unless you, the parent or eligible student, have advised theschool in writing that you do not want all or part of the directory information disclosed. The method for objecting tothe disclosure of directory information is specified below. The primary purpose of directory information is to allowthe school to include the following information from education records in certain school publications or disclose it tocertain parties.Examples include:1.2.3.4.Shipment of computer and school materials to and from student’s homeEntry of student enrollment information into a computer database for use by school officialsHonor roll or other recognition listsSchool YearbookDirectory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy ifreleased, can be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written consent. In addition, federal lawrequires the school to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories – name,addresses, and telephone listings – unless parents or eligible students have advised the school in writing that they donot want their student’s information disclosed without prior written consent.The school has designated the following as directory information:1.2.3.4.NameAddressTelephone NumberEmail AddressP a g e 9 35Commented [IJ(A5]: Make sure the link is current
5.6.7.8.PhotoHonor Roll StatusGrade Level Activities and ClubsAwardsIf there are certain items the school has chosen to designate as directory information that you do not want to bedisclosed from your child’s education records, without your prior written consent, please send an email identifyingthe information you do not want to disclose, your student’s name, and any edits to attention of: Idaho TechnicalCareer Academy Operations Manager.The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), 20 U.S.C. § 1232h, requires ITCA to notify the parent you andobtain consent or allow to opt your child out of participating in certain school activities. These activities include astudent survey, analysis, or evaluation that concerns one or more of the following eight areas (“protected informationsurveys”):1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;3. Sex behavior or attitudes;4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.This requirement also applies to the collection, disclosure or use of student information for marketing purposes(“marketing surveys”), and certain physical exams and screenings.ITCA does not foresee any surveys of this nature to be conducted, but if we do, we are required to provide parentalnotice and consent. (Please note that this notice and consent/opt-out transfers from parents to any student who is 18or older or an emancipated minor under State law.)Student Medical InformationImmunization PolicyIdaho State Law (39-4801) requires students K-12 to provide the school with proof of the following immunizations:Summary of Immunization RequirementsImmunizationRequirement*Child born on orbefore September 1,1999Child born after September 1,1999 through September 1,2005Child born afterSeptember 1, 2005Measles, Mumps,and Rubella (MMR)1 dose2 doses2 dosesP a g e 10 35
Diphtheria, Tetanus,Pertussis4 doses5 doses5 dosesPolio3 doses3 doses4 dosesHepatitis B3 doses3 doses3 dosesHepatitis A0 doses0 doses2 dosesVaricella0 doses0 doses2 dosesMeningococcal0 doses0 doses2 dosesAdditional information can be found on the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare website.Emergency CareWhen leaving an ITCA student in the care of ITCA staff for an ITCA event such as an academic workshop or statetesting, parents/guardians must provide the ITCA staff member on location with a telephone number to be used incase of an emergency. In the situation that a student is ill or is injured, the ITCA staff member shall have the authorityto take the appropriate action to provide immediate medical care and/or ambulance service. Every effort will bemade to contact the parent/guardian to obtain his/her approval prior to a decision to transport a student to adoctor’s office or hospital emergency room. In the event that the ITCA staff member is unable to contact theparent/guardian, the ITCA staff member will attempt to contact the emergency contact designated. Parents arefinancially responsible for any medical care and/or ambulance service for the student.ITCA does not provide medical insurance to automatically pay for medical expenses when students are injured atschool. This is the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian.Student Data PrivacyThe efficient collection, analysis, and storage of student information are essential to improve the education of ourstudents. As the use of student data has increased and technology has advanced, the need to exercise care in thehandling of confidential student information has intensified. The privacy of students and the use of confidentialstudent information is protected by federal and state laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act(FERPA) and the Idaho Student Data Accessibility, Transparency and Accountability Act of 2014 (Idaho DataAccountability Act). Please refer to ITCA Board Policy 904.2 for further information regarding how ITCA protectsstudent data privacy.Photo Release StatementPlease understand that photos may be taken and could be used by K12 and/or Idaho Technical Career Academy. Ifyou would not like your or your child’s picture taken, please let an ITCA staff member know at any event.P a g e 11 35
How to Get StartedStudents and parents can take advantage of the itca.k12Start.com website to learn about all that the K12 educationalsystems have to offer. The K12 Start website is an interactive tutorial, to include videos dedicated to teachingstudents and parents how to be successful in an online environment.School Online Account SetupFor instruction and assistance in setting up the Learning Coach or Student Account access for Online School Accountsgo to: -Accounts.Tips for SuccessRead below for tips for success as you plan your year!Go to classoClasses are going to be places where you not only learn from your teacher but each other. You are an essentialpart of the learning community. You can do your part by being prepared for class with your assignment andmaterials, and by coming to class on time, every time.Do your assignmentsoTeachers are going to give you assignments. The assignments are from the LMS as well as directly from yourteacher. The teachers are specific with their expectations, how they are going to grade, and what you need todo. Pay attention to the course syllabus and the announcements of each of your courses so that you canmake sure to turn those assignments in on time!Be active in classooClass Connect sessions generally run about 45 minutes to one hour each, and they will be interactive. You willgreatly benefit from being an active part of each class.Disclaimer: The sessions will be recorded for learning purposes. Learning purposes include a lessonreview for absent students, students who want to review for a test, etc., and will be distributed forlearning purposes.CommunicateoCommunicate with teachers if you are struggling or have questions about a lesson, assignment, orexpectation. They are here to help you.Do your joboA vital part of being in high school is getting ready for college and beyond. Your job is becoming anindependent learner. Make sure you know when your assignments are due the times of your classes, andwhat time you need your alarm to go off in the morning. Paying attention to all of these things makes youincreasingly independent!We are excited about what we are going to accomplish together this year. Working together for your success is ourhighest priority.P a g e 12 35
The Role of the High School Learning Coach Monitor student progress in Learning Management System (LMS) dailyEnsure constant student connectivity to the internetEnsures that student has all materials for success (i.e. lab materials)Help establish work and learning environment (routine, classroom set-up, etc.) for studentCommunicate often with administration and teachersCheck e-mail every day for updatesMake sure the student attends state testing and final examsMonitor internet and email use for appropriatenessAttend Parent/Teacher ConferencesAttendance and Accountability Students receive progress reports weekly and report cards at the end of each semester. Students and parentscan also always check their current grades online at any hour of any day through the Parent Portal.o Need help knowing how to check student activity and grades? Click out this video here.Students must maintain sufficient progress-- this is a combination of attendance and turning inassignments/assessments. A student that does not maintain an average of 60% or higher could beconsidered truant.High school students are required to have 990-instructional hours during the 170-day school year. Thismeans approximately six (6) hours per school day as a minimum.If face-to-face finals are conducted, students must attend face-to-face finals at the end of each semester.These comprehensive exams are held at multiple testing locations across the state.ITCA students are enrolled in a public school and are required to attend and complete all Idaho StateStandardized Testing.Communications from ITCAThroughout the school year, we will provide important updates regarding school deadlines, events, outages, andother pertinent information via text, phone call, and/or email. These communications include notification regardingregistration information, testing schedules, school events, important reminders, as well as other important topics.It is important to ensure your email and phone number are always current. To verify your contact information, pleaserefer to the links below: How to verify your address and phone number: lAddress-and-Phone-NumberHow to your update your email address and phone number: ur-Email-Address-and-Phone-NumberEmailFor email communications, check your spam or junk mail folders to ensure that you can receive emails from @itca.orgor @k12.com.EmailP a g e 13 35
If you would like to opt-in to receive text messages, please complete ITCA’s Texting Opt-In Form.Parent/Teacher CommunicationsIt is the policy of the Board that parents and teachers work together to resolve matters concerning individualstudents. Throughout that process, the Board expects that all communications (written, oral, electronic, video, orotherwise) be conducted in a respectful manner. All certified employees of ITCA shall be free from abuse by parentsor other adults. Any adult who upbraids, insults, or abuses any teacher at ITCA, especially in the sight, presence, orhearing of a pupil, is guilty of abuse, as provided in this policy. The Head of School will make final determinationsregarding whether abuse has occurred and what the appropriate consequence shall be. Consequences may include,but are not limited to: Restricted communication between the teacher and the parent; e.g., no one-on-one communicat
2022-2023 School Year Amended July July 2022 . Washburn Lisa Teacher - Science PT (208) 892-9499 lwashburn@idtca.org Herriott Jena Teacher - History (208) 972-2114 jherriott@idtca.org . @idtca.org Benedick Tim Teacher - Special Education (208) 830-1609 timbenedick@idtca.org Edmunson Shelly Teacher - Business (208) 803-2833 sedmunson@idtca .
