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We are so glad you have chosen our Academy! We know you have choices when it comes to the education of your child, and we are very thankful that you have selected us.  Our goal is to exceed your expectations.  As an Academy family, we hope this information helps you get acquainted with our processes and expectations.  

It is the responsibility of each student to be clean and dressed in compliance with school uniform policy in an appropriate fashion that will not disrupt classroom procedure and in a manner that conforms to Academy standards. 

TOPS

• Solid colors: white, tan/khaki, blue, black, or gray. 
• Shirts shall have a collar.
• Academy logo shirts are also permissible (with or without a collar when purchased from the Academy). 
• Shirts, tops, blouses, and dresses must either have sleeves or must cover the area from neckline to shoulder 
• Undershirts, turtlenecks and tank tops are allowed, but only if solid blue, white, or black, and worn underneath the required shirt. 
• Solid blue or black cardigan sweaters may be worn over the required shirt.   

BOTTOMS 

• Solid colors: Tan/khaki, blue, black, or gray.
• Slacks shall have belt loops or be denim (jeans) pants. 
• Knee length skirt/skort or jumper is also permissible.  It must come down to the knee when standing. 
• Pants must be worn at the waistline. 
• Shorts may be worn during warm weather, but must be uniform shorts and come down to at least mid thigh when standing.  Cargo and bicycle shorts are not allowed. 
• Solid blue, black or brown belt should be worn with pants.
• Sweatpants may only be worn for Physical Education class or after school activities, as permitted. 

NOT PERMITTED 

• Clothing with printing across the buttocks area shall be prohibited. 
• No holes in clothing (tops or bottoms) 
• No clothing that is excessively tight.  (tops or bottoms) 
• Leggings, form fitting stretch pants, or yoga pants are not permitted.
• No headgear may be worn in the building. This includes, but not limited to, hats, hoods and/or other types of head coverings.  Note: Religious head coverings are permitted.
• Clothing designed to be worn as undergarments shall not be visible. 
• Pants worn below the waist to the extent that the undergarment and/or skin is or could be exposed are not permitted in school. 
• Slippers, flip flops, or similar footwear are not permitted.
• Hoodies and clothing with a hood attached are not allowed. 

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

• Any school appropriate shoe may be worn.  High heels (shoes or boots) and open toe shoes are not allowed for safety reasons.  Slippers are not to be worn. 
• If a student arrives at school out of uniform, the parent/guardian will be called to take the child home to change or bring a change of clothes to school.  Several violations of the dress code will result in a disciplinary referral and may result in the student being disenrolled the following year. 
• The Academy may offer additional “dress down” days on special occasions.  These days will be advertised on Class Dojo.  Determinations of appropriateness of dress and exceptions to this dress code are the sole discretion of Academy administration.

Determinations of appropriateness of dress and exceptions to this dress code are the sole discretion of Academy administration. 

Academy of Dover Charter School and the parents/guardians of the students participating in activities, services, and programs funded by Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act agree that this contract outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents/guardians will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the state’s high standards. 

Parent/Family Commitment: I understand that in order for my child to get the best possible education from school, he/she must adhere to school expectations. I will make every effort to: 

• Have my child abide by the School Code of Conduct 
• Help my child understand and follow School Expectations 
• Have my child attend school regularly and on time
• Provide written documentation/excuses for all absences 
• Establish a regular time and place for homework that is checked
• Support the school staff and respect the diverse cultures of the school 
• Have ongoing communication with my child’s teacher
• Limit and monitor my child’s TV, movie, Social Media, and Internet viewing 
• Encourage daily reading at home

*Parents and guardians are expected to treat all staff of the Academy as professionals and to refrain from aggressive, hostile, or vulgar language or behaviors. These behaviors will not be tolerated and may result in termination of the choice contract at the end of the current school year.

Student Committment: It is important that I do the best I can. Therefore, I will do the following: 

• Come to school each day on time
• Have my classwork and homework completed and turned in on time 
• Have the supplies needed 
• Always try to work to the best of my ability 
• Show respect for myself, my Academy, and others 
• Be safe in school and at home 
• Follow the rules at my school and home 
• Believe that I can and will learn.  

Academy Staff Committment: The teachers and staff realize the importance of providing each child with a high-quality curriculum and appropriate instruction. The teachers and staff will: 

• Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment 
• Provide an opportunity for parent-teacher conferences during which the contract will be discussed as it relates to the individuals as needed 
• Provide parents with frequent reports of the children’s progress through interims, report cards, assessments and or notes in agenda books or Class DoJo. 
• Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in his or her child’s class as scheduled with the child’s teacher 

All of our students are offered a free breakfast and lunch daily.  Students are permitted to bring a lunch from home.  We request that food not be delivered by a 3rd party to our students.

We offer bus hub stops to our families and also have many car riders.  The Academy doors open for students at 7:45.  Our academic day begins at 8am.  We ask that all students are in the Academy no later than 8am so no learning time is missed.  

Our dismissal begins at 3pm for our bus riders and at 3:05 for our car riders.  

The car riders enter and exit at the side door (nearest to the front of the building).  We have many staff members ready to assist both with entering and exiting.  Please remain with your vehicle while in the car rider drop off or pickup line.  When your vehicle is at the door, a staff member will ensure your child is safely escorted to and from the car and Academy side door.

Students who ride buses will be brought to and from their bus hub stop and the Academy on as consistent a schedule as traffic and road conditions allow.  Please ensure you leave a 15 minute window of time both before and after the stated time for the bus to arrive at the hub stop.  **Students who are in Kindergarten are REQUIRED to have a parent/guardian at least 18 years old present and at the bus hub stop to receive him/her.  Students who are in first grade and up do not have this requirement.  Please ensure the vehicle is at the hub stop in time to get the children.

We provide a device (chromebook) to each of our students to use while enrolled in our Academy.  We have a monitoring system in place so we can better ensure our students remain "safe" while using our devices.  

Class DoJo is our primary form of communication.  This app allows us to send and receive both group and individual messages with our families.  All of our educators and administrators are available for contact using this app.  You will receive messages sent Academy-wide, class or grade-wide, and individually.  If you have not already connected with us, please do so right away.