Parents

Uniforms

Ivy Hawn has adopted a strict uniform dress code policy for all students K-8.  A higher standard of dress encourages greater respect for individuals, students, and others, and results in a higher standard of behavior.  School-wide standards on student attire are intended to help students concentrate on schoolwork, reduce disciplinary issues, and improve school order.  Uniforms show school pride and create an environment that focuses on academic rigor.  As a result, all students at Ivy Hawn are expected to wear school uniforms and follow the dress code. As a friendly reminder, students may wear any of the styles of uniform shirts as long as they are purchased through the school and are the school-issued uniforms with the embroidered school crest. 

1. Khaki bottoms of choice are required and may be purchased at any local retailer.  The khaki bottoms can be pants, capris, shorts, or skirts.  Shorts and skirts must be longer than students' mid-thigh reaching the students fingertips with arms fully extended at the side.

2. Closed-toe shoes are required; no sandals, open-toed / open-backed shoes, or flip-flops are permitted. Crocs are allowed but must be worn with the back strap around the back of the ankle. 

3. Zippered hoodies or cardigan sweaters/jackets may be worn but are not mandatory.  Zippered hoodies can be patterned (stripes, stars, polka-dots, etc.) or one solid color with no logo. 

4. Pullover hoodies must have the Ivy Hawn crest or be from an approved elective.  Ivy Hawn sells zippered hoodies and pullover hoodies all with the school crest.

5. Students must wear an Ivy Hawn uniform shirt underneath an Ivy Hawn zippered hoodie or pull-over hoodie.

6. Students may wear a spirit shirt on Friday with their uniform pants. Spirit shirts must be school sanctioned shirts from Ivy Hawn or approved by administration.

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Technology

Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts is pleased to be able to provide students with technology devices across all classrooms to enhance, enrich, and facilitate learning and communication.  The use of any technological device is a privilege extended to students for use inside of the school facility.  Each device is provided for use as a productivity tool for school-related purposes.  All devices, related equipment and accessories are the property of Ivy Hawn and are provided to the students for a period as deemed appropriate by the teacher. With privilege comes responsibility, and as a condition of use, students and their parent/guardian will have to comply with and agree to all the following terms.  Cell phones or any device brought in from home cannot be used during school hours (this includes lunch and hallway transitions).

Expectations

• Students must abide by all school rules as outlined by the Volusia County Student Code of Conduct and Discipline Handbook.

• Students will be assigned use of ONE device in each class. They are responsible for the material on and care of this device during their class period.

• Students will not do anything to the device that will permanently alter it in any way

• Absolutely NO APPLICATIONS (games or otherwise) will be downloaded or added to the device without the approval of the teacher.

• The use of the camera or photo app is prohibited, unless otherwise specified by the teacher.

• Students will not remove any serial numbers or identification placed on the device.

• Students and parents agree to be responsible for proper care of the device. Any damage or loss will result in financial liability.

• Students will not store private, non-educational music or pictures on any device.

• Absolutely no social media will be used on any device without the express permission of the teacher.

• Use of messaging software or services is prohibited

• The HOME and LOCK screens are not to be changed. Do no rearrange or re-organize apps or icons.

• Students will not make copies of software that is licensed to the school.

• Students will not take any device out of the classroom unless permitted by the teacher.

• When finished, students will carefully place their assigned device in the designated location.

• The use of a cell phone by a student while school is in session is not allowed. Students who use cell phones at school will have the cell phone confiscated and the phone will only be returned to the parent/guardian. If a cell phone is brought to school and is lost or stolen, the school is not responsible for the loss. Unauthorized electronic devices, such as handheld games should not be brought to school. Headphones should only be used at appropriate times when communicated by school staff. Students who bring unauthorized electronic devices to school will have them confiscated. If these items are brought to school and are lost or stolen, the school is not responsible for the loss. 

Consequences are as follows: 

First Offense: The electronic device will be confiscated, parents notified, and student will be able to pick up the device at the end of the school day. 

Second Offense: The electronic device will be returned to the parent/guardian of the student and the student will receive detention. 

Third Offense: Parent must sign paperwork acknowledging the electronic device will be turned in to administration daily and/or the electronic device returned at the end of the academic year. 

Failure to surrender items will result in a disciplinary consequence.

Discipline

At Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts, our goal is to work with parents and students to build a solid academic background and provide students with a framework of high standards and values that will guide them throughout life.  This includes further development of behaviors that will promote respect, responsibility, organization, and self-discipline.  Our faculty and staff are here to ensure that each student can learn and to develop to his or her fullest potential in a safe and secure environment.  Should a student fail to observe a rule or policy, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.  We understand that circumstances and a range of severity exist for any of the levels of behaviors listed in the Code of Student Conduct and Discipline. Therefore, individual situations will be handled by the school administration based the severity, intensity, and frequency of the inappropriate behavior.  Furthermore, we enable our students to self-reflect on their behaviors work with the Problem-Solving Team, including a Behavioral Contract to determine if their actions are consistent with our beliefs, values, and core principles.  To ensure our students understand the overall expectations in school, it is imperative that parents and/or guardians support us by having a discussion regarding acceptable practices that would foster academic and behavioral growth. We realize the important role parents play throughout their child’s academic journey

To ensure an academically productive classroom environment, no student will be allowed to behave in a manner that interferes with the opportunity of other students to learn and/or with the teacher’s responsibility to teach.

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Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts ensures that each child has the opportunity to learn and to develop to his or her fullest potential. Students will learn and allow others the opportunity to learn. Should a student fail to observe a rule or policy, disciplinary action will be taken.

Parent Expectations

• Show an interest in his or her student’s progress through regular communication with their child and the school

• Assure that their student adheres to the school dress code

• Ensure their student’s timely daily attendance and report absences promptly to the school

• Teach their child respect for authority of school personnel

• Inform the school of conditions or circumstances, which may affect their child’s ability to learn

• Cooperate with and support school personnel in solving disciplinary problems

Student Expectations

• I will adhere to the Ivy Hawn Way:

  • I will do my best everyday

  • I will treat others with kindness and respect

  • I will take responsibility for my words, choices, and actions

• I will read and agree to the student Code of Conduct.

• I understand that noncompliance to these rules will result in discipline referrals and consequences.

• I understand that regular attendance is a critical part of my success.

• I understand that excessive discipline referrals and attendance issues may affect my ability to participate in school activities (including, but not limited to: field trips in-house activities, performances, and outstanding obligations).

To ensure an academically productive school environment, all students will behave in a manner that supports the opportunity of other students to learn and the teacher’s responsibility to teach. Individual situations will be handled appropriately by the school administrators, as per the student code of conduct.

We hope to work together to maintain an environment in which each child feels safe and secure, and in which all members of the school community are mutually respected.

Other

Park Permissions 

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Code of Conduct Form

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2023-2024 Student Handbook

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