Conditions of Admission

To be enrolled, all students must schedule an interview for the student and parent(s)/guardians(s) with the principal, must attend a student orientation, and must sign a contract with Southern Arizona Community Academy, agreeing to abide by the following stipulations:

1. The student agrees to follow the rules outlined in the Academy’s Parent/Student Handbook.
2. The student understands the Academy’s policy of zero tolerance for any violation of the policies, regulations, rules and standards related to attendance, disciplinary standards, dress code, verbal disruption, use of profanity, loitering, leaving school without permission, weapon possession, sexual harassment, parking and traffic regulations.
3. The student will wear clean, wrinkle-free, to size, and appropriate clothing as described in the handbook (refer to the Academy Rules section).
4. Tongue rings and body piercing, other than normal earrings, will not be permitted (refer to the Academy Rules section).
5. The student will be placed on probation during the first two-weeks after orientation. At the end of the probation period, attendance and academic progress will be evaluated. Final acceptance into the Academy will be determined at that time. Continued enrollment in the Academy will be evaluated every week from then on.
6. The student will attend school a minimum of 24 hours per week. Five hours per day Monday through Thursday and four hours on Friday. STUDENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE 24 HOURS BY 1:00PM FRIDAY MUST ATTEND SCHOOL THE NEXT DAY, SATURDAY.
7. The student will complete his or her daily goals and remain on task for the entire 5-hour period, or until the student leaves for the day.
8. The student will complete all high school course assignments and computer assignments as outlined in the course syllabi.
9. The student will not bring food, drink, candy or gum into the Academy.
10. Cell phones, CD, and MP3 players/IPODs are not allowed in the Academy. The student will turn OFF all electronic devices and/or cellular phones and put them away BEFORE entering the Academy.
11. With administrative permission, the student may bring in electronic and/or media equipment, including PDA’s and laptop computers. Students may obtain permission from Mrs. Carpenter, Mr. Fox, or Mr. Lovio.
12. The student understands that hard bound textbooks are not to be written in. They must be returned at the end of the course.
13. The student will not harm, destroy, mark, deface, or misuse any of the computer equipment.
14. The student understands that possessing or using alcohol, drugs or tobacco products at the Academy or its sponsored functions will result in disciplinary action.
15. The student will submit to an alcohol/drug/tobacco screening test if requested to do so by an Academy principal.
16. If deemed necessary by a SACA administrator, the student will submit to random personal searches. This includes pockets, backpacks or purses.
17. Parents or guardians grant permission for the student to participate in Academy sponsored activities/field experiences including the following: hearing/vision screenings, lifetime recreation activities, trips to all city, county/state and national parks, forest preserves, lakes, rivers, research facilities, zoos, botanical gardens, arboretums, museums, libraries, theaters, sporting events, community colleges, colleges and universities. Students understand that participation in any Academy sponsored activity/field experience requires that the student be eligible based upon satisfactory attendance and academic progress.
18. Parents or guardians grant permission to Southern Arizona Community Academy (hereinafter referred to as “SACA”) to include the visual likeness of the student in the forthcoming commercials and videos to be used by SACA. Parents or guardians authorize SACA or its affiliates and subsidiaries, or anyone authorized by SACA, to use throughout the world and in all present and future editions and media. Parents or guardians release SACA from any claims that may arise regarding the use of the student’s image, including any claims of defamation, invasion of privacy, or infringement of moral rights, rights of publicity, or copyright.
19. The student will be permitted with proper administrative endorsements to concurrently enroll in college classes. All transfer credits, correspondence credits, and competency credit by examination will be included as part of the required credits for graduation.
20. The student understands that in the event the student is withdrawn from a college course for accumulated unofficial absences or any other reason, the student will be subject to disciplinary action and will be required to reimburse the academy.
21. The student understands that after any infraction the student will be subject to disciplinary action to include suspension or expulsion from the Academy.

Child Find: The Academy requests that you please notify any member of our staff if you know of someone (family member, friend, neighbor) that you feel may need Special Education Services.

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