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Initialed Charter

The Education Specialist is responsible to make sure the parent understands the information in the charter before they initial the charter. (Print a copy of the complete charter from the school’s website for referral, or if they prefer, offer to bring one on your next visit.) Make sure that you and the parent sign the bottom. Only one charter summary per family must be initialed. Make a copy for your files, and mail the original to the school office. The parent initials only the bold titles of each section of the charter (8 total).

TheInitialed Charter addresses the following items that the Education Specialist must explain to the satisfaction of the parent.

• Parents' responsibility in their child's learning program. The parent is not required to teach the child. The parent is responsible to make sure the student learns. Parents can choose how, when or what they learn. The parent "facilitates" learning.
• Administration of the current state mandated assessment tool. This Charter School must administer any state mandated test whenever one is provided. The state mandated test is currently the SAT9. The parent may choose whether or not to include the scores in the student's file. If a parent chooses to have the SAT9 test results in the CUME, they may always change their minds later. Additionally, other tests are available. (Note: See California Pupil/Parent Protection Rights.)
• Truancy and expulsion policy. In order to remain enrolled in this Charter School, a student must demonstrate progress towards the student standards. Students who are truant for two consecutive months will be dismissed from school. Truancy is documented on the Attendance Roll Sheet as less than 50% attendance during any 20 school days in the student's track.
• Policy regarding compliance with all applicable laws concerning immunization, health and safety, child abuse reporting and related issues for both employees and students. In accordance with existing board policy and applicable law, a student's immunization record must be on file in his CUME file. All students must complete an immunization card or waiver for submission to Student Records office.
• Charter school outcomes, philosophy, program, and any other applicable requirements.