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. (Please allow two-weeks for refund
to be processed)
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 - Be Polite
As we will be discussing your work through instructor feedback,
peer reviews, and roundtables, all students are expected to treat
others with respect. This class must be a safe haven for all ideas.
No vulgar, profain, 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 limited to read-only allowing you to continue
to participate in the course through e-mail but not allowing you 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 harrassment,
negative attitudes, and offense actions.
General Student Rules of our school:
1. Strive to be polite, courteous, and respectful of all students
and instructors in the school.
2. Show respect for parents, teachers, and other adults.
3. 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.
4. Maintain a clean working environment.
5. Always do your best and share your talents with others.
6. 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.
In the event that suspension or expulsion is necessary under our
school policies, tuition and material fees are not refundable.
Appeal Process
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.
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
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 for no additonal fee. It is the responsibility of the
student to apply for an extension. Money will not be refunded for
incomplete courses.
For purposes of determining Grade Point Average,
the following grade scale is used:
| 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 proctort. 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.
Attention 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.
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.
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.
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.
Statement
of Agreement and Understanding
