Our Mission and Standard
Park City Independent Mission Statement
We will engage and support motivated independent learners in standards-based curriculum, through our virtual classroom, available at anytime, from any place, at a flexible and personalized pace.
We are creating the future of the teacher-student experience.
30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Should you, for any reason, be unsatisfied with the programs offered you by our school, please notify our office, within the first thirty days of enrollment in the program, and you will receive a full refund of all tuition and materials fees.
Academic Standards and Policy
Our school strives to continually maintain high academic standards. Students are expected to have a desire for academic success. Students who take full advantage of the opportunities offered at the school will find success at the University level.
Etiquette Standards – Be Polite
All students are expected to treat others with respect, as we will be discussing your work through instructor feedback, peer reviews, and roundtables. This class must be a safe haven for all ideas. No vulgar, profane, insulting or derogatory comments will be allowed. Honest and constructive discussions can occur without being offensive. In the event you are found in violation of this rule, you may have your access to the forums will be limited immediately to a “read-only” status. These limits will still allow you to continue to participate in the course through e-mail, but you will no longer be allowed to post comments to other students or to the online discussions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is expected on all course assignments and activities. Plagiarism, cheating and/or fabrication or falsification of research on projects, papers or exams will not be tolerated and will be severely punished. The penalty for any offense will result in a failing grade for the course, as well as a formal report to the Department Chair and to Student Advising.
Honor Code of Conduct
Our school is a school based on the foundation of courtesy and respect for each student and instructor. Our honor code is designed to foster and encourage the highest standards of honor, integrity, and morality. Students accepted in our program will commit to abiding by the Honor Code. This agreement states students are willing to be active and willing participants in their learning, and the rules of the school will be observed and supported at all times, in all aspects of the student’s life.
We seek students who strive to learn in an environment free of harassment, negative attitudes, and offense actions.
General Student Rules of our school:
- Strive to be polite, courteous, and respectful of all students and instructors in the school.
- Show respect for parents, teachers, and other adults.
- Kindness and respect for adults and classmates alike is crucial to maintain a healthy learning environment. Contention, foul language, name calling or belittling of others is not acceptable.
- Maintain a clean working environment.
- Always do your best and share your talents with others.
- Seek to be totally honest in dealings with others.
Do not claim another person’s work as your own or use unauthorized materials to gain advantage during assignments or testing. Complete your own work and be evaluated based upon that work. Avoid academic dishonesty and misconduct in all its forms, including but not limited to plagiarism, fabrication or falsification, cheating, and other academic misconduct: … and any other unwritten rules that constitute safety and good common sense.
Situations of Suspension or Expulsion
In the event that suspension or expulsion is necessary under our school policies, tuition and material fees are not refundable. We make every effort to work with students regarding policy violations. A suspension or expulsion from our program will only occur under extreme circumstances, and only after the student has been given fair warning.
Appeal Process for Suspension or Expulsion
In the event that a student is suspended or expelled and the student wishes to appeal the decision, a formal letter must be submitted to the school, outlining the student’s desire to appeal, stating the reason for the appeal and any extenuating circumstances leading up to the suspension or expulsion. The submission of an appeal does not guarantee acceptance. All appeals will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Appealing Academic Action and Resolving Academic Grievance
Students receiving a grade, which they feel is unfair, may appeal the decision by submitting a letter of appeal to Administration. The student may request that the appeal be presented before the Academic Board. An Academic Board decision will be given within thirty (30) days.
Grading Standards
The following academic letter grades will be used: A,B,C,F,I,W. A plus (+) or minus (-) will be used, except in the case of A+ and F-. The letter grade D is not issued because a D grade does not denote adequate mastery of the coursework. An incomplete (I) will occasionally be given in special circumstances. The student will have thirty (30) days to complete the work for the grading period; after that time, the ‘I’ will become an ‘F’. Most courses have a one-year time frame for completion. If necessary, a sixty (60) day extension may be granted at no additional fee. It is the responsibility of the student to apply for an extension. Money will not be refunded for incomplete courses.
Calculating your GPA
For purposes of determining Grade Point Average, the following grade scale is used:
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
| 94 – 100 | A |
| 91 – 93.9 | A- |
| 87 – 90.9 | B+ |
| 84 – 86.9 | B |
| 81 – 83.9 | B- |
| 77 – 80.9 | C+ |
| 74 – 76.9 | C |
| 70 – 73.9 | C- |
| 0.0 – 69.9 | F |
Testing
Student progress is assessed throughout the year by quizzes, as well as mid-term and final exams. Testing will be conducted via an approved proctor. Please contact the school about approved proctors. Tests may be administered electronically, or on paper.
All students take a battery of basic skills tests annually. These test assists parents in discovering academic strengths and deficiencies. Test results administered through the school are kept in the student’s file and a copy of the results is mailed to parents. It is the parent’s responsibility to provide additional copies to state agencies. An official copy may be sent by the school at a cost of $5.00 per copy.
The school suggests that ALL high School students take a practice ACT test twice yearly.
Approved Proctors
All mid-term and final exams must be supervised by an approved proctor. The proctor must be submitted and approved by the school prior to supervising tests. The academic advisor will help the student’s mentor in choosing a proctor. Proctor’s are required to be certified instructors, work for a local library, or have a graduate degree. The proctor may not be related or a personal acquaintance of the student.
Students with Disabilities
If you have any disability which may impair your ability to successfully complete this course, please contact our offices. Academic accommodations are granted for all students who have qualified, documented disabilities. Services are coordinated through our staff and with the student and instructor by the director.
Class Add or Drop
Students wishing to cancel a course may do so within thirty (30) days of enrollment unconditionally. A full return of all tuition and fees will be sent within two-weeks of receipt of the any texts or materials.
Part-time and Full-time Students
Students may enroll in as few, or as many classes as they wish. However, only students enrolled in at least three (3) courses may run for student body office.
Student Records
The school maintains a permanent record for each student which includes: subjects taken, grades or achievement evaluation, units of credit, standardized test scores, and health information. This record is confidential and open to parental inspection upon request. When students transfer out of the school, this record will be sent to the new school upon request by the school.
School Transcripts of Credit Earned
The school maintains a transcript of all classes attempted and completed through our school. Students wishing a copy of the transcript may go online and print out an unofficial copy. For an official transcript, signed by the school registrar, students must complete a transcript request which can be completed online. The request will be filled within 5 to 7 days. The first two transcripts will be provided free of charge. Additional transcripts will be issued at a cost of $5 each.
Repeating a Class
Students who receive a failing grade in any course at the Academy, or a D grade in a course transferred from another high school, may retake the same class, or an equivalent, and receive the higher grade as a permanent grade. The lower grade will continue to show but the student’s GPA will be calculated using only the higher of the grades.
Credit Transfer
Credits transferring from other institutions will be evaluated and transferred at the school’s discretion. Generally, credit granted by schools accredited through Northwest Association of Accredited Schools, or equivalent regional accreditation associations, will be accepted. Credit granted from other institutions or homeschool instruction may be accepted but is subject to in-depth review and student’s will be asked to provide an outline of the topic covered and a report of the assignments and grades given.
High School Graduation
Students must complete all course requirements as indicated on the course matrix linked off the homepage of our website. A total of 24 credit hours is required for graduation. Credits may be transferred from other accredited institutions, but at least fourteen (8) credits must be completed through our school.
Graduation applications must be accompanied with a $50 Graduation Processing and Review fee. The prospective graduate is responsible for providing records of all previously completed high school course work in the form of an official transcript. Students entering ninth grade must submit copies of Middle School report cards that may reflect credit granted.
Although a transcript request can be completed by the school and forwarded to the student’s previous school, it is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the transcript is received.
If graduation is denied, the student will be notified in writing.
High School graduation requirements meet the requirements of the Utah State Board of Education. These requirements ensure that all graduating students are prepared to apply to the college or university of their choice.
Our school does not issue D grades. “D” grades from other institutions will not be counted toward graduation.
Students not meeting graduation requirements will be given a certified transcript.
