Information
Parents and Students  

Email:

createhighschool@aol.com  

EMERGENCY CLOSINGS

If the school is going to be closed due to inclement weather, school closings will be announced by the local TV and radio stations. There will also be a message on the school’s voicemail related to the emergency closing.

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

At the beginning of each school year, you are asked to complete an emergency contact form. In the event that we have to contact you during the day, it is essential that the information on file is kept up-to-date. If for any reason, your child has to be sent home due to illness or other emergency, the school has to be able to reach you or a designee.

SECURITY AND SAFETY

All visitors to the building must report to the main office. A parent or guardian must report to the office if a student is going to leave early. Only the parent, or people authorized by the parent or guardian will be allowed to pick up the child and sign him/her out. The authorization for anyone other than the parent or guardian to pick up the child must be received in writing, and proper identification will be required. In addition, the release of the student to anyone other than a parent will also need to be verified through phone contact just prior to release. All students will be issued picture ID’s.  There are security cameras throughout the school, and all entrances are monitored.

ATTENDANCE

Whenever a student is absent or late for school, the parent/guardian will be called to verify the absence and the reasons for absence. If the student is ill, a doctor’s note will need to be provided in order for the absence to be excused. If the reason for absence is because of a courts appearance, a note from the court will be required. All other absences will be considered unexcused. Truancy will be notified after 10 consecutive absences, and the student may not receive credit for courses.

ENFORCEMENT OF THE UNIFORM POLICY

All students are expected to be in a clean uniform each day. We recommend each family purchase a minimum of two sets, since clothing does get soiled. Not going to the Laundromat will not be an acceptable excuse, and a parent phone call will not prevent detention from being assigned to the student. Students in partial uniform will be considered out of uniform.

CELL PHONE POLICY

Cell phones are strictly prohibited from being brought to school. While we understand that some parents give their students cell phones for easier communication, they have proven to be disruptive and in some cases hazardous. If a parent needs to reach a child during the day, please call the office and your child will be notified. Any cell phones found in the possession of students while on school grounds will be seized, and only returned to the parent in person.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND BOOKS

Students are expected to have a minimum of one notebook or one binder section for each course they take. Folders are also important, since many teachers give supplemental handouts for the students to take home for homework. Teachers may require the addition of marble notebooks for journals, or other supplies provided by the student. In addition, all students should have the necessary pens and pencils they need to complete their class work. Most teachers require note taking and written work every day. A successful student is a well-prepared student. Parents can make sure that students are prepared.

CONTACTING THE STAFF

If a parent or guardian wishes to speak to a teacher or administrator, call the main number and leave a message and a number or email address where you can be contacted. All teachers have time set aside in their daily schedule for parent communication.

PARENT CONFERENCES  

According to research and experience, parent involvement is the most important factor for student success. For this reason, CREATE Charter High School schedules conferences with parents when necessary, to include:

• Orientation for all students and parents at the beginning of each year.
• School initiated academic conferences are scheduled to distribute report cards.
• School initiated academic conferences may be scheduled at other times when student progress is inadequate.
• Parents may request conferences with teachers or administrators at any time. Call the office, and an appointment will be set.
• Parent conferences are required for serious or repeated misbehaviors that interfere with the student’s ability to learn, or are disruptive to the learning community. We feel that changes in behavior are best accomplished when there is a partnership between parents and the school. It is expected that parent involvement will help prevent more serious or continuous misbehavior. Any time an infraction is so serious that suspension is considered, the parent MUST attend a disciplinary conference. Out-of-school suspension as a consequence will be used as the last resort.
• The school and the Board of Trustees are aware that not all students will adjust to the school. We have very high expectations for achievement and a low tolerance for students who are disruptive, disrespectful and continually misbehave. Students that are unable to adjust may be withdrawn by parents, while others may be referred for expulsion.

STUDENT RECORDS

The school maintains three files on each student: the permanent or cumulative file, the discipline file, and the health records. Some students will also have a Special Education file. Cumulative and health records are forwarded to this school from the last school the student attended. The records are kept in locked cabinets and are strictly confidential; only authorized school personnel are able to access the files. If a parent wishes to review the school records for their own child, they may do so upon request. No files may be removed from the office. When a student is transferred to another school, the new school will send for the records.

COMPLAINTS  

An advisory grievance committee made up of teachers and parents has been established by the Board of Trustees to hear complaints about violations of the Charter School Act.