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PS Academy Arizona's mission is to enrich the lives of students with autism and other exceptionalities, both academically and socially.
PS Academy Arizona's mission is to enrich the lives of students with autism and other exceptionalities, both academically and socially.
True
This handbook is intended to be a contract between the school and the parents and students.
This handbook is intended to be a contract between the school and the parents and students.
False
The Transportation Team can be contacted by emailing [email protected].
The Transportation Team can be contacted by emailing [email protected].
True
Is it the responsibility of the student and their family to ensure regular school attendance?
Is it the responsibility of the student and their family to ensure regular school attendance?
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Can a student make up classwork and assignments for unexcused absences?
Can a student make up classwork and assignments for unexcused absences?
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Will a pre-approved school-related absence be counted as an absence?
Will a pre-approved school-related absence be counted as an absence?
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Is it appropriate for all students to be given homework?
Is it appropriate for all students to be given homework?
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Are students with high anxiety about academic work exempt from homework?
Are students with high anxiety about academic work exempt from homework?
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Is makeup work allowed for unexcused absences?
Is makeup work allowed for unexcused absences?
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PS Academy Arizona communicates with parents through the website, Parent Portal, Facebook, and teacher email.
PS Academy Arizona communicates with parents through the website, Parent Portal, Facebook, and teacher email.
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Parents can contact their student's teacher directly through text or phone calls.
Parents can contact their student's teacher directly through text or phone calls.
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PS Academy Arizona follows the most recent court order on file in cases where custody/visitation affects the school.
PS Academy Arizona follows the most recent court order on file in cases where custody/visitation affects the school.
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Suspended students are not responsible for makeup work
Suspended students are not responsible for makeup work
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The Medical Homebound Program is only available for students with chronic illnesses
The Medical Homebound Program is only available for students with chronic illnesses
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Parents may be cited by the court for truancy if their student is absent without excuse for 18 or more days per school year
Parents may be cited by the court for truancy if their student is absent without excuse for 18 or more days per school year
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Students can be released from the classroom before the regular dismissal time with a phone call from a parent/guardian.
Students can be released from the classroom before the regular dismissal time with a phone call from a parent/guardian.
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Secondary students can be released between 2:30pm-2:45pm on a regular basis.
Secondary students can be released between 2:30pm-2:45pm on a regular basis.
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Students can only be released to persons authorized by the parent and those individuals specifically listed on the Emergency Information Form.
Students can only be released to persons authorized by the parent and those individuals specifically listed on the Emergency Information Form.
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Specific written authorization from the parent is not required for a student to be released to anyone other than those listed on the Emergency Information Form.
Specific written authorization from the parent is not required for a student to be released to anyone other than those listed on the Emergency Information Form.
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Early dismissals count as partial absences.
Early dismissals count as partial absences.
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Repeatedly dismissing a student early may result in disciplinary action.
Repeatedly dismissing a student early may result in disciplinary action.
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The Parent & Student Handbook is not a contract between the school and the parents and students.
The Parent & Student Handbook is not a contract between the school and the parents and students.
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PS Academy Arizona's office hours are Monday to Friday from 7:45am to 4:00pm.
PS Academy Arizona's office hours are Monday to Friday from 7:45am to 4:00pm.
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Students are allowed to bring and use tobacco and vape pens on school grounds.
Students are allowed to bring and use tobacco and vape pens on school grounds.
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The handbook includes policies on student conduct, attendance, and emergency response.
The handbook includes policies on student conduct, attendance, and emergency response.
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PS Academy Arizona's mission is to enrich the lives of students with __________ and other exceptionalities, both academically and socially.
PS Academy Arizona's mission is to enrich the lives of students with __________ and other exceptionalities, both academically and socially.
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The Parent & Student Handbook is not a __________ between the school and the parents and students.
The Parent & Student Handbook is not a __________ between the school and the parents and students.
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PS Academy Arizona offers a safe and inclusive environment that empowers students to learn, be responsible, communicate effectively and __________.
PS Academy Arizona offers a safe and inclusive environment that empowers students to learn, be responsible, communicate effectively and __________.
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This tool will assist students with the ______ of classroom assignments and homework
This tool will assist students with the ______ of classroom assignments and homework
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Students with ______ absences are allowed the number of days missed in order to make up assignments, tests, or other work
Students with ______ absences are allowed the number of days missed in order to make up assignments, tests, or other work
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PS Academy Arizona will supply all secondary students with a school planner to allow organizational ______ to be consistently taught and used across all classes
PS Academy Arizona will supply all secondary students with a school planner to allow organizational ______ to be consistently taught and used across all classes
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PS Academy Arizona's ______ is to enrich the lives of students with autism and other exceptionalities, both academically and socially.
PS Academy Arizona's ______ is to enrich the lives of students with autism and other exceptionalities, both academically and socially.
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PS Academy Arizona's ______ hours are Monday-Thursday from 7:45am to 4:00pm and Friday from 7:45am to 2:00pm.
PS Academy Arizona's ______ hours are Monday-Thursday from 7:45am to 4:00pm and Friday from 7:45am to 2:00pm.
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The Parent & Student Handbook at PS Academy Arizona includes policies on student conduct, attendance, and ______ response.
The Parent & Student Handbook at PS Academy Arizona includes policies on student conduct, attendance, and ______ response.
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It is important that students arrive on time so that they can remain current in their studies and avoid disrupting the class upon ______.
It is important that students arrive on time so that they can remain current in their studies and avoid disrupting the class upon ______.
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Students who are not on campus by their respective start times must be signed in by a ______ or guardian at the front desk.
Students who are not on campus by their respective start times must be signed in by a ______ or guardian at the front desk.
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Homework contributes toward building responsibility, self-discipline, and life-long learning habits. If appropriate, teachers will assign relevant, challenging, and meaningful homework assignments that prepare students for new material and reinforce classroom ______ objectives.
Homework contributes toward building responsibility, self-discipline, and life-long learning habits. If appropriate, teachers will assign relevant, challenging, and meaningful homework assignments that prepare students for new material and reinforce classroom ______ objectives.
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Students will not be released on the basis of a ______ call.
Students will not be released on the basis of a ______ call.
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Early dismissals count as ______ absences.
Early dismissals count as ______ absences.
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For a student to be released to anyone other than those listed on the Emergency Information Form, the school will require specific written ______ from the parent.
For a student to be released to anyone other than those listed on the Emergency Information Form, the school will require specific written ______ from the parent.
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Students that are repeatedly dismissed early may be referred for ______ action.
Students that are repeatedly dismissed early may be referred for ______ action.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT ALLOW SECONDARY STUDENTS TO BE RELEASED BETWEEN 2:30PM-2:45PM ON A REGULAR BASIS AS IT DISRUPTS OUR DISMISSAL PROCESS AND INTERRUPTS ______.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT ALLOW SECONDARY STUDENTS TO BE RELEASED BETWEEN 2:30PM-2:45PM ON A REGULAR BASIS AS IT DISRUPTS OUR DISMISSAL PROCESS AND INTERRUPTS ______.
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Students will only be released to persons ______ by the parent and those individuals specifically listed on the Emergency Information Form.
Students will only be released to persons ______ by the parent and those individuals specifically listed on the Emergency Information Form.
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The front desk may ask for ______ from any person picking up a student.
The front desk may ask for ______ from any person picking up a student.
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Parents must report absences by ________ in order for them to be excused.
Parents must report absences by ________ in order for them to be excused.
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Excessive absences can greatly impact a student's ________.
Excessive absences can greatly impact a student's ________.
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Any absence that is not due to personal illness, serious family illness, diagnostic testing, religious holiday, death in the family/close friend, or pre-approved family vacation is considered an ________ absence.
Any absence that is not due to personal illness, serious family illness, diagnostic testing, religious holiday, death in the family/close friend, or pre-approved family vacation is considered an ________ absence.
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Which department should parents contact for information about tuition or fees?
Which department should parents contact for information about tuition or fees?
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How can parents report an absence?
How can parents report an absence?
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What is the purpose of the Parent & Student Handbook?
What is the purpose of the Parent & Student Handbook?
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Who can alter or modify the policies in the Parent & Student Handbook?
Who can alter or modify the policies in the Parent & Student Handbook?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the Parent & Student Handbook at PS Academy Arizona?
Which of the following is NOT included in the Parent & Student Handbook at PS Academy Arizona?
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What are the office hours of PS Academy Arizona?
What are the office hours of PS Academy Arizona?
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What is the mission of PS Academy Arizona?
What is the mission of PS Academy Arizona?
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Which one of these is considered an excused absence?
Which one of these is considered an excused absence?
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What is the consequence for habitual truancy?
What is the consequence for habitual truancy?
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What is the purpose of homework according to the text?
What is the purpose of homework according to the text?
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What is the consequence for repeatedly being tardy?
What is the consequence for repeatedly being tardy?
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Which of the following is NOT a method of communication utilized by PS Academy Arizona to provide information to parents?
Which of the following is NOT a method of communication utilized by PS Academy Arizona to provide information to parents?
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What is the fee for replacing a lost or stolen student planner?
What is the fee for replacing a lost or stolen student planner?
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What is the responsibility of the student and/or parent in regards to makeup work for an extended absence?
What is the responsibility of the student and/or parent in regards to makeup work for an extended absence?
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Which of the following is true about makeup work for unexcused absences?
Which of the following is true about makeup work for unexcused absences?
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According to the Parent & Student Handbook at PS Academy Arizona, students can only be released from the classroom before the regular dismissal time when the parent/guardian or authorized person comes into the office and signs the student out. True or False?
According to the Parent & Student Handbook at PS Academy Arizona, students can only be released from the classroom before the regular dismissal time when the parent/guardian or authorized person comes into the office and signs the student out. True or False?
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What is the consequence for students who are repeatedly dismissed early without prior approval?
What is the consequence for students who are repeatedly dismissed early without prior approval?
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What is the procedure for early pickup of students at PS Academy Arizona?
What is the procedure for early pickup of students at PS Academy Arizona?
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What is the consequence for parents who arrive for pick-up after 3:15pm at PS Academy Arizona?
What is the consequence for parents who arrive for pick-up after 3:15pm at PS Academy Arizona?
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According to the Parent & Student Handbook at PS Academy Arizona, which of the following is considered specific misuse of technology?
According to the Parent & Student Handbook at PS Academy Arizona, which of the following is considered specific misuse of technology?
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According to the Parent & Student Handbook at PS Academy Arizona, what is the consequence for violating the no electronics policy?
According to the Parent & Student Handbook at PS Academy Arizona, what is the consequence for violating the no electronics policy?
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According to the Parent & Student Handbook at PS Academy Arizona, what is the purpose of the no electronics policy during school hours?
According to the Parent & Student Handbook at PS Academy Arizona, what is the purpose of the no electronics policy during school hours?
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According to the Parent & Student Handbook at PS Academy Arizona, what is the school's policy on discrimination?
According to the Parent & Student Handbook at PS Academy Arizona, what is the school's policy on discrimination?
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Study Notes
Mission and Objectives
- PS Academy Arizona's mission is to enrich the lives of students with autism and other exceptionalities, both academically and socially.
Communication
- Parents can contact teachers directly through text or phone calls.
- The school communicates with parents through the website, Parent Portal, Facebook, and teacher email.
Attendance
- It is the responsibility of the student and their family to ensure regular school attendance.
- Parents must report absences by phone or email in order for them to be excused.
- Any absence that is not due to personal illness, serious family illness, diagnostic testing, religious holiday, death in the family/close friend, or pre-approved family vacation is considered an unexcused absence.
- Excessive absences can greatly impact a student's academic performance.
Makeup Work
- Students with excused absences are allowed the number of days missed to make up assignments, tests, or other work.
- Makeup work is not allowed for unexcused absences.
Discipline
- Repeatedly dismissing a student early may result in disciplinary action.
- Suspended students are not responsible for makeup work.
Office Hours
- PS Academy Arizona's office hours are Monday to Friday from 7:45am to 4:00pm.
Release of Students
- Students can be released from the classroom before the regular dismissal time with a phone call from a parent/guardian.
- Students can only be released to persons authorized by the parent and those individuals specifically listed on the Emergency Information Form.
- Specific written authorization from the parent is required for a student to be released to anyone other than those listed on the Emergency Information Form.
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