STUDENT SUCCESS HANDBOOK 2016 & 2017

STUDENT SUCCESS

HANDBOOK

2016 & 2017

TO GRADUATION AND BEYOND

Minnesota Internship Center Student Success Handbook Contents

1. Table of Contents (page 1)

2. Executive Director Welcome Letter (page 2)

3. MNIC Support Resources (pages 3-4)

4. MNIC Resources at a Glance (page 5)

5. 2016 & 2017 School Year Calendar (page 6)

6. Restorative Responses & Disciplinary Issues (pages 7-20)

7. What are Charter Schools? (page 21)

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“MNIC has changed my life in so many ways. I am a better person because of the love and caring people at MNIC. I don’t know what I would have done without MNIC. I wouldn’t have wanted to graduate from any other school”. —A.F. Spring 2013 MNIC graduate

July 22, 2016

Dear student or family member,

Welcome to the Minnesota Internship Center (MNIC), your school for the 2016-2017 school year! We are pleased you have chosen to join us. We believe MNIC is more than a school—not only do we provide excellent academic programs; we have a unique set of services for the family. That includes employment services, housing assistance and much more.

We are excited for this new school year in a new school with you or your child as our student. MNIC is in its 14th year, and we have many exciting programs at several Minneapolis and St. Paul sites. We will have a number of family events coming up during the year and we hope to meet all of you. If you have questions or would like more information, please call me at the number below. See you soon!

Sincerely,

Kevin Byrne Executive Director

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Minnesota Internship Center Charter School 2507 Fremont Ave North, Minneapolis, MN 55411

A m y L i b m a n ~ 6 1 2 4 1 4 - 4 7 7 7 ~ a l i b m a n @ m n i c . o r g w w w . m n i c . o r g

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MNICStudentSupportServicesTeam,2016-2017

DearParent/guardian,OneofthestrengthsofMNICisastrongsupportnetworkforourstudents.MNICtriestomeettheneedsofourstudentsthroughtheStudentSupportServicesteam.TheStudentSupportServicesteam’sgoalistoworkwithstudentsandfamiliestoremovebarriersthatcouldkeepstudentsfrombeingsuccessfulatschool.Hereisabriefintroductionoftheteamandwhattheycandoforyourstudent:SchoolSocialWorkers:providesocialandemotionalsupporttostudentsandconnectthemtoresources.Someoftheirrolesinclude:

• Copingwithgriefandloss• Handlingpregnancyandparenting• Workingthroughdifficultemotionssuchasangeranddepression

SchoolsocialworkersalsoserveasakeypartnerontheMNICSpecialEducationteam.HomelessStudentLiaison:workswithstudentsandfamiliesexperiencingliving-instabilitybyconnectingthemtolocalresourcessuchas:

• Affordablehousingorshelters• Food,clothing,andotherbasicneeds• StateIDsandothervitalrecords

HealthMentor:providesqualitycomprehensivesexualhealtheducationandsupport,including:

• Sexualhealtheducationclassesandgroups• AccesstoSTIandpregnancytesting,birthcontrol,parentingsupport,prenatal

care,andhealthyrelationshipsresourcesMNICfollowstheMinnesotaMinorConsentLaw,whichstatesthatminorsareallowedtoexcusethemselvesfromschoolforconfidential,sexualhealthappointments.StudentSuccessCoordinators:provideprogrammingtohelpensureschoolsuccessfor9thand10thgradersby:

• Mentoringandclassroomassistance• Serviceandleadershipopportunities• Referralstoinandoutofschoolsupports

Minnesota Internship Center Charter School 2507 Fremont Ave North, Minneapolis, MN 55411

A m y L i b m a n ~ 6 1 2 4 1 4 - 4 7 7 7 ~ a l i b m a n @ m n i c . o r g w w w . m n i c . o r g

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HealthAdvocates:supportstudentsinaccessingvarioushealthservices,whichcaninclude:

• Dentalappointments• Eyeglasses• Healthinsurance

CollegeandCareerAdvocates:supportstudentsinapplyingforjobsandcollege,whichcaninclude:

• Completingapplications• Creatingresumes• Professionaldevelopment

Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorwouldliketocontactaspecificteammember,pleasefeelfreetocalltheschoolsite’smainnumber,locatedintheStudentRegistrationpacket,ortheDirectorofStudentSupportservices,AmyLibman,612.414.4777oralibman@mnic.org.AmyLibmanDirectorofStudentSupportServices


MNIC RESOURCES AT A GLANCE

School Website: MNIC.org

General enrollment and registration contact information

612-584-0170763-788-1111 Somali/OromoFax 612-605-6390

MNIC school location address

MNIC Sabathani Campus310 East 38th StreetMinneapolis, MN 55409

MNIC Unity Campus2507 Fremont Ave. N.Minneapolis, MN 55411

MNIC Downtown Campus511 Groveland Ave.Minneapolis, MN 55403

MNIC Rondo Campus1821 University Ave., N260 and N360St. Paul, MN 55104

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2016-17 Minnesota Internship Center School Calendar

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Start –Finish (June 21, 2016 - July 28, 2017) MNIC Event Calendar

Start of semesters Holidays (no class) Breaks (no class) Workshops (no class)

Date Event June 21, 2016 Summer school begins July 4 July 4th Holiday July 28 Last day of Summer

classes Aug 22-Sept 2 Staff Workshops Sept 5 Labor Day Sept 6 School begins Sept 30 Oct 20, 21 Nov 7 Nov 7

Staff Workshop Teacher Conferences Mid term PUC Wksp

Nov 24-25 Thanksgiving Dec 19-Jan 30 Dec 23 & 26 Dec 30 & Jan 2

Winter Break Christmas Holidays New Years Holidays

Jan 16 January 19 January 20

Martin Luther King Day Graduation Staff Development

Jan 27 Jan 30

Grade Day Begin 2nd Semester

Feb 20 Presidents Day March 3 Apr 3-7

Staff Workshop Spring Break

Apr 10 Mid term May 5 Staff Workshop May 29 Memorial Day Holiday June 8 Graduation June 9 June 12

Last day of class Grade Day

June 20, 2017 2016-17 Summer classes begin July 4 July 4th Holiday July 27 Summer classes end

Approved by the MNIC School Board June 16, 2016

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First Semester Days………... 84 Second Semester ………….86 Total Regular Class Days... 170 Staff Days………….. ……..…19 Total Staff Work Days……...189

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MinnesotaInternshipCenterRestorativeResponsesforDisciplinaryIssues

*Discretionofstaffinvolveddependingontheseverityofthesituation.

RestorativeSituationsand

Outcomes1stOccurrence 2ndOccurrence 3rdOccurrence Subsequent

A. Student/Student

Relationships

1. Threatening&

IntimidatingActs:Theactofverballyorbygesture,threateningthewell-being,health,orsafetyofanystudentonschoolpropertyorgoingtoandfromschool.

Callparents/guardian.StudentConferencewiththeDean.BringpartiestogetheranddoaSmallGroupRestorativeConferencewithsitesupportteam.

Callparent/guardian.StudentConferencewiththeDean.Sendhomefortheday.Uponre-entry,conductaSmallGroupRestorativeConferencewiththesitesupportteam.

Callparent/guardian.ParentMeeting:ParentmustattendaRestorativeConferencewithstudentandsitesupportteam.Conferencemayhappenatanotherlocation.

2.Abuse-Verbal:Arousingalarmthroughtheuseoflanguagethatisdisrespectful,discriminatory,abusive,obsceneorthreatening.

Verbalwarningfromanystaff.Callparent/guardian.

Verbalwarningfromanystaff.StudentConferencewiththeDean.Callparent/guardian.

Callparent/guardian.ParentMeeting:ParentmustattendaRestorativeConferencewithstudentandsitesupportteam.Conferencemayhappenatanotherlocation.

3.AppropriateLanguage:cursingorswearinginschool.

Verbalwarningfromanystaff. StudentConferencewiththeDean.Callparent/guardian.

Studentsenthomefortheday.Callparent/guardian.Uponre-entry,conductaSmallGroupRestorativeConferencewiththesitesupportteam.

ParentMeeting:ParentmustattendaRestorativeConferencewithstudentandsitesupportteam.Conferencemayhappenatanotherlocation.


4.PhysicalIntimidation:

Actingwithintenttocausefearinanotherpersonofimmediatebodilyharmordeath.

Callparent/guardian.StudentConferencewiththeDean.RestorativeSmallGroupConferencewithsitesupportteam.

StudentConferencewiththeDean.Sendhomefortheday.Callparent/guardian.Uponre-entry,conductSmallGroupRestorativeConferencewithsitesupportteam.

Twodaysuspension,callparent/guardian,returntoschoolwithparentforaSmallGroupRestorativeConferencewithsitesupportteam.

Callparent/guardian.2-5daysuspension.ParentMeeting:

ParentmustattendaRestorativeConferencewithstudentandsitesupportteam.Conferencemayhappenatanotherlocation.

5.PhysicalAttack:Theactofphysicallyassaultingor,insomemanner,attemptingtoinjureorintentionallyinflictbodilyharmuponanystudentonschoolpropertyorgoingtoorfromschool.

Callparent/guardian.Twodaysuspension,parentmustattendaRestorativeConferencewhenstudentre-entersschool.Investigationcompletedwhilethestudentisonsuspensiontocollectinformation.

Callparent/guardian.Threedaysuspension.Investigationcompletedwhilethestudentisonsuspensiontocollectinformationandgatherteam.ParentMeeting:ParentmustattendaRestorativeConferencewithstudentandsitesupportteam.Conferencemayhappenatanotherlocation.

6.Fighting:Mutualcombatdifferentialfrompushing,shoving,orscufflinginwhichbothpartiescontributetothesituationbyverbaland/orphysicalaction.

StudentConferencewiththeDean.Callparent/guardian.RestorativeSmallGroupConferencewithsitesupportteam.

StudentConferencewiththeDean.Callparent/guardian.Threedaysuspension.Investigationcompletedwhilethestudentisonsuspensiontocollectinformationandgatherteam.ParentMeeting:

ParentmustattendaRestorativeConferencewithstudentandsitesupportteam.Conferencemayhappenatanotherlocation..

7.Scuffle/Intimidation:

Theencouraging,promoting,orinitiatingofafight.A

StudentConferencewiththeDean.Verbalwarning.Callparent/guardian.

Contactparent/guardianandaskthemtoparticipateinaRestorativeConference.

Studentsenthomefortheday.Callparent/guardian.ParentMeeting:ParentmustattendaRestorative


disorderlystrugglewithlowpotentialforphysicalinjury.

Conferencewithstudentandsitesupportteam.Conferencemayhappenatanotherlocation.

8.Harassment:Toengageinactsthatinjure,degrade,intimidate,ordisgraceotherindividuals,includingindecentexposure,andwordsoractionsthatnegativelyimpactanindividualorgroupbasedontheirracial,culturalorreligiousbackground,theirsexorsexualpreference,oranydisabilitytheymayhave.

ResortiaveSmallGroupConferencewiththesitesupportteam.Callparent/guardian.

Sendhomefortheday.Callparent/guardianandinvitetheparenttoaSmallGroupRestorativeConferencewiththesitesupportteam.

Studentsenthomefortheday.Callparent/guardian.ParentMeeting:ParentmustattendaRestorativeConferencewithstudentandsitesupportteam.Conferencemayhappenatanotherlocation.

9.Harassment/Violence:

(Religious,Racial,Sexual)ISD001prohibitsanyformofreligious,racial,andsexualharassment/violence.Allreportedincidentswillbedealtwithaccordingtotheschooldistrict'spolicy.

Callparent/guardian.Twodaysuspension.ParentMeeting:

ParentmustattendaRestorativeConferencewithstudentandsiteteam.Conferencemayhappenatanotherlocation.

10.SexualHarassment: StudentConferencewiththe StudentConferencewiththe Sendhomefortheday.Call Callparent/guardian.Twoday


conductthatissexualinnature;isunwelcome;anddeniesorlimitsastudent’sabilitytoparticipateinorbenefitfromaschool’seducationprogram.

Deanand/orrefertosocialworkerand/orsitesupportteammember.Verbalwarninganddiscussionsurroundingsexualharassment.Callparent/guardian.

Deanand/orrefertosocialworkerand/orsitesupportteammember.Verbalwarninganddiscussionsurroundingsexualharassment.Callparent/guardian.

parent/guardianandinvitetheparenttoaSmallGroupRestorativeConferencewiththesitesupportteam.

suspension.ParentMeeting:


11.SexualConduct,

Criminal:Engaginginnonconsensualsexualcontactwithanotherperson,includingintentionaltouchingofclothingcoveringaperson’sintimateparts,orintentionalremovalorattemptedremovalorclothing,orsexualintercourse.

Callparent/guardian.Twodaysuspension.Meetwiththevictimandthesocialworker.Callparent/guardian.ParentMeeting:ParentmustattendaRestorativeConferencewithstudentandsiteteam.Conferencemayhappenatanotherlocation.

12.Slander/Libel:Awritten,printed,orpictorialstatementpubliclypresentedthatwrongfullyornegativelydamagesapersonbydefaminghis/herreputation.

Callparent/guardian.StudentConferencewiththeDean.

Callparent/guardian.Sendhomefortheday.Uponre-entry,SmallGroupRestorativeConferencewiththesitesupportteam.



13.Disrespect:Toinsult,callderogatorynames,useobscenitytoward,dishonor,orinothermannerabuseverballyorin

Callparent/guardian.StudentConferencewiththeDean.SmallRestorativeConferencewiththesitesupportteam.

Callparent/guardian.Sendhomefortheday.Uponre-entry,SmallGroupRestorativeConferencewithsitesupportteam.


ParentmustattendaRestorativeConferencewithstudentandsiteteam.Conferencemayhappenat


writinganymemberofthestudentbody.

anotherlocation.

14.Extortion:actofextortingthingsofvaluefromapersonintheschool,underpressureofeitherimpliedorexpressedthreats.


Callparent/guardian.ParentMeeting:ParentmustattendaRestorativeConferencewithstudentandsiteteam.Conferencemayhappenatanotherlocation.

15.Theft:Unauthortakingofpropertyofanotherperson,orreceivingorpossessingsuchproperty.Restitutionrequiredthroughparentalcontact.

Callparentguardian.StudentConferencewiththeDeanandsendhomefortheday.Sitewillinvestigatethetheft.Uponre-entry,studentmustparticipateinaSmallGroupRestorativeConferenceatthesite.



B.Student/Staff

Relationships1stOffense 2ndOffense 3rdOffense Subsequent

16.Abusive,Offensive,

orDisrespectfulLanguage

orActions:Theuseoflanguagethatisdiscriminatory,abusive,obscene,orthreateningincludingwrittennotesandpublishedmaterialsaswellasverbal.

Callparent/guardian.StudentConferencewiththeDean.SmallGroupRestorativeConferencewiththesupportteamatthesiteandstudent.

Callparent/guardian.ConferencewithDean.SmallGroupRestorativeConferencewiththesupportteamandstudentatthesite.


17.Insubordination:

Willfulfailureorrefusaltorespondor


Callparent/guardian.StudentConferencewiththeDean.SmallGroupRestorative

Callparent/guardian.ParentMeeting:ParentmustattendaRestorativeConferencewith


carryoutareasonablerequestbyauthorizedschoolpersonnel.

Conferencewiththesupportteamandthestudentatthesite.

studentandsiteteam.Conferencemayhappenatanotherlocation.

18.Interference,

Disruption,or

Obstruction:Anyactiontakentoattempttopreventastaffmemberorstudentfromexercisinghis/herlawfullyassigneddutiesandresponsibilities.


Callparent/guardian.StudentConferencewiththeDean.SmallGroupRestorativeConferencewiththesupportteamandstudentatthesite.


19.Academic

Dishonesty/

Cheating:Anyactofviolatingtherightsofanotherinacademicworkthatinvolvesmisrepresentationofastudent’swork.Scholasticdishonestyincludes(butisnotlimitedto)cheatingonassignmentsandexaminations;plagiarism,whichmeansmisrepresentingasone’sownworkthatwhichhasbeendonebyanother;submittingthesame

Callparent/guardian.StudentConferencewiththeDeanandteacher.Studentmustmakeupalltheworkandwillgeta0onallcopiedwork.

Callparent/guardian.StudentConferencewiththeDeanandteacher.SmallGroupRestorativeConferencewiththesupportteamandstudentatthesite.Thepenaltyforthecopiedworkwillbedecidedwiththeteam.

Callparent/guardian.StudentConferencewiththeDeanandteacher.SmallGroupRestorativeConferencewiththesupportteamandstudentatthesite.Thestudentwillgeta0forthecopiedworkandtheyhavetocomeupwithaplanwiththeteamtobesuccessfulinthefuture(i.e.askingtheteacherforhelpwhentheyneedassistanceonclasswork,workingwithatutor,etc.)

ParentMeeting:ParentmustattendaRestorativeConferencewithstudentandsiteteam.Conferencemayhappenatanotherlocation.


orsubstantiallysimilarpapersformorethanonecoursewithouttheconsentofallinstructorsconcerned;deprivinganotherofnecessarycoursematerials;orsabotaginganother’swork(CLA:UniversityofMinnesota).

20.Forgery:Writtenorspokenmisrepresentationofthetruth(forgedpasses,parentalsignature,falsephonecalls,misinformationtoschoolpersonnelorrefusingtogiveproperidentificationtoastaffmember).

Callparent/guardian.StudentConferencewithDean.Writtenwarning.

Callparent/guardian.StudentConferencewithDean.SmallGroupRestorativeConferencewiththesupportteamandstudentatthesite.


21.Threateningor

Intimidating

Acts:Threateningdirectlyorindirectly,thewellbeing,healthorsafetyofanymemberoftheschoolstaff.Referraltopolicewhennecessary.

Callparent/guardian.Sendhomefortheday.Upreentry,SmallGroupRestorativeConferencewiththesupportteamandstudentatthesite.


22.PhysicalAssaultofa

StaffMember:TheCallparent/guardian.Twodayssuspension.Parentmust

Ifthisincidenthappensagainatthenewsite,call


actofphysicallyassaulting,orinsomemanner,attemptingtoinjureanymemberoftheschoolstaffonschoolpropertyoratanyactivityunderschoolsponsorship.Notificationtopolice.

attendaRestorativeConferencetodiscussapossiblesitetransfer.Conferencemayhappenatanotherlocation.

parent/guardian,and5daysuspension.ParentMeeting:


C.SchoolProperty 1stOffense 2ndOffense 3rdOffense Subsequent

23.Trespassing:Beingpresentinanydistrictfacilityorportionofadistrictfacility,onoraboutdistrictgrounds,whentheyareclosetothepublic,orunauthorizedpresenceinadistrictvehicle.

Callparent/guardian.StudentConferencewiththeDean.Investigatetheincident.


24.UnauthorizedUseof

SchoolProperty:Theunauthorizedorillegaluseofschoolpropertyfornon-schoolsponsoredactivities.

StudentConferencewiththeDean.VerbalWarning.Callparent/guardian.

Callparent/guardian.StudentConferencewiththeDean.WrittenWarning.


25.WillfulDamageof

Property:Littering,defacing,cuttingorotherwisedamagingschoolproperty.

SmallGroupRestorativeConferencewithsupportteamandstudentatthesite.Callparent/guardian.

Callparent/guardian.SmallGroupRestorativeConferencewithsupportteamandstudentatthesite.

Callparent/guardian.ParentMeeting:ParentmustattendaRestorativeConferencewithstudentandsiteteam.Conferencemayhappenat


anotherlocation.

26.Vandalism:Theactofwillfuldestructionofpublicproperty.

a. Destruction-Torenderunusable.

b. Defacing-Damagingrequiringcleaningorrepair.

c. Misuseofprintedmaterial.

d. Misuse,damage,ordestructionofcomputersand/orsoftware.




27.Theft:Unauthorizedtakingofpropertyofanotherperson,orreceivingorpossessingsuchproperty.

Sendstudenthomefortheday.Callparent/guardian.Investigatetheincident.Uponre-entry,ConductSmallGroupRestorativeConferencewithsupportteamandstudentatthesite.



28.Burglary:Enteringabuildingwithoutconsentandintenttocommitacrime.Enteringabuildingwithoutconsentandcommittingacrime.

Callparent/guardian.Investigatetheincident.SmallGroupRestorativeConferencewithsupportteamandstudentatthesite.


29.ImproperUseof

MotorVehicle:

Recklessdriving-drivingavehicleina

Callparent/guardian.StudentConferencewiththeDean.Writtenwarning.

Callparent/guardian.Twodaysuspension.SmallGroupRestorativeConferencewiththesupportteamandstudent

ParentMeeting:ParentmustattendaRestorativeConferencewithstudentandsiteteam.Conferencemay


mannerwhichmaycauseinjurytopersonsordamagetopropertyoradjoiningstreets.Reporttopolicewhenappropriate.

atthesite. happenatanotherlocation.

D.ProtectionofPublicSafety 1stOffense 2ndOffense 3rdOffense Subsequent

30.Ammunition

Possession:

Possessionofbulletsorotherprojectilesdesignedtobeusedinaweapon.

Callparent/guardian.SmallGroupRestorativeConferencewiththesupportteamandstudentatthesite.



31.Fireworks,Possession

and/orUse:Usinganysubstanceorcombinationofsubstancesorarticlespreparedforthepurposeofproducingavisibleoranaudibleeffectbycombustion,explosion,ordetonation.




32.Explosives,

Possession,and/or

Use:Possessingorusinganycompoundormixture,theprimaryorcommonpurposeofwhichis



nofunctionbyexplosion,withsubstantiallyinstantaneousreleaseofgasorheat.

33.FalseAlarm:Fire-Theactofinitiatingafirealarmorinitiatingareportwarningafireorothercatastrophewithoutjustcause.




34.BombThreat:

Intentionallygivingfalsealarmofabomb.

Callparent/guardian.Callpolice.SmallGroupRestorativeConferencewiththesupportteamandstudentatthesite.


D.ProtectionofPublicSafety 1stOffense 2ndOffense 3rdOffense Subsequent

35.Arson:Thewillfulandmaliciousburningof,orattemptingtoburnanypartofanybuildingorpropertyoftheschoolorofitsstaffandstudents.Referraltothepoliceandfiredepartment.

Callparent/guardian.Callpolice.SmallGroupRestorativeConferencewiththesupportteamandstudentatthesite.



36.TerroristicThreats:

Threatening,directlyorindirectly,tocommitanycrimeofViolencewiththe


ParentmustattendaRestorativeConferencewithstudentandsiteteam.


purpose,ofterrorizinganotherperson.

Conferencemayhappenatanotherlocation.

37.GangActivity:Overtdemonstrationofaffiliationtooractivityinvolvedwithillegalgangs.Referraltothepolicewhenappropriate.

Callparent/guardian.StudentConferencewiththeDean.Writtenwarning.




38.Possessionof

Weaponsonthe

person,orinthe

vehicle:Possessinganyfirearm,whetherloadedorunloaded,oranydeviceintendedtolooklikeafirearm;anydeviceorinstrumentdesignedasaweaponandcapableofproducingseverebodilyharm;oranyotherdevice,instrumentorsubstance,which,inthemannerinwhichitisusedorintendedtobeusediscalculatedorlikelytoproduceseverebodilyharm.Weaponsinclude,butarenotlimitedto:guns(includingpelletguns,

Callparent/guardian.Callpolice.ParentMeeting:



look-alikeandnon-functioninggunsthatcouldbeusedtothreatenothers),knivesofanykind(includingpocketknives),clubs,metalknuckles,numchucks,throwingstars,explosives,stunguns,ammunition,ammunitionandmace.Astudentwhofindsaweaponontheway.

E.Alcohol,Tobacco,and

Drugs1stOffense 2ndOffense 3rdOffense Subsequent

39.AlcoholandDrugs:OnanyschoolactivityinwhichMNICisaparticipant.

a. PossessionofAlcoholand/orDrugs.

b. SellingorTransmittingAlcoholorDrugs.

c. Noticeablyundertheinfluenceofalcoholordrugs,asindicatedbyobviousbehaviorandmoodchangesandthesmellofthesubstancesonthe

Callparent/guardian.Sendhomefortheday.SmallGroupRestorativeConferencewiththesupportteamandstudentatthesite.

Callparent/guardian.Sendhomefortheday.SmallGroupRestorativeConferencewiththesupportteamandstudentatthesite.



person.d. Observeduseof

drugsoralcohol.

E.OtherDisciplinary

Infractions1stOffense 2ndOffense 3rdOffense Subsequent

40.Passviolation:Beingoutsideofanassignedareawithoutapassorbeinginpossessionofanunauthorizedpass.

Verbalwarninggivenbyanystaff.




41.Gambling:Theplayingofagameofchanceforstakes.

Confiscationofthematerials.StudentConferencewiththeDean.Callparents/guardians.

Callparents/guardians.StudentConferencewiththeDean.



42.Disruptionof

Meetingsand

Assemblies.

StudentConferencewiththeDean.VerbalWarning.Callparents/guardians.

StudentConferencewiththeDean.WrittenWarning.Callparents/guardians.

Callparents/guardians.SmallGroupRestorativeConferencewiththesupportteamandstudentatthesite.


43.LostorDamaged

Textbooksor

Materials.




44.InappropriateDress

Attire:a. Headwareandjackets

maybewornonlywhenenteringorexitingthebuilding.

b. Clothingmaynotincludewordsor

Verbalwarningfromanystaff. ConferencewiththeDean.Callparent/guardian.



visualswhichareobscene,abusive,ordiscriminatory,orwhichadvertisealcohol,tobacco,narcotics,ordangerousdrugs.

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What are Charter Schools?

Charter schools are public schools of choice that operate with freedom from some of the regulations

that apply to traditional public schools. The "charter" establishing each such school is a performance

contract detailing the school's mission, program, goals, students served, methods of assessment,

and ways to measure success. Charter schools are accountable to their sponsor—usually a local

school board or a non-profit organization—to produce positive academic results and adhere to the

charter contract. The Minnesota Internship Center Charter School is sponsored by Pillsbury United

Communities, an organization that’s been serving Minneapolis for 120 years.

Benefits: Charter schools benefit children and parents by:

o Increasing opportunities for learning and access to quality education for all students

o Creating choice for parents and students within the public school system

o Providing a system of accountability for results in public education

o Encouraging innovative teaching practices

o Creating new professional opportunities for teachers

o Encouraging community and parent involvement in public education

Parents and teachers choose charter schools primarily for educational reasons--high academic

standards, small class size, innovative approaches, or educational philosophies in line with their

own.

Brief History: In 1991 Minnesota passed the first charter school law, with California following suit in

1992. Charter schools are one of the fastest growing innovations in education policy, enjoying broad

bipartisan support from governors and state legislators. There are nearly 2,700 approved charter

schools in the US (over 100 in Minnesota, including the Minnesota Internship Center Charter

School).

How to Enroll in MNIC: Students between the ages of 15 and 20 who have not graduated from high

school can earn their diploma and receive career training at the Minnesota Internship Center. There

is no fee or tuition for eligible students. For more information or to register: call 612-584-0170. Our

main office number is 612-722-5416.

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