The Parent and Scholar Handbook (“Handbook”) contains important information about the policies, procedures, and programs of Centennial Academy. Scholars and parents should read the handbook at the start of the school year and keep the handbook for future reference. The full handbook is located at www.centennialacademycharter.org.

This abbreviated document details key aspects of the handbook. My signature acknowledges that I have read the handbook, reviewed it with my scholar, and I agree to the terms outlined on this acknowledgment sheet.
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Policy/Procedures from Handbook

- When a scholar is absent, he/she must bring a note to school signed by a parent/legal guardian or physician stating the reason for the absence. The note must be given to the Hero Desk Receptionist within 48 hours of returning to school.

- Scholars can only be dropped off at the front door door between 7:15 am - 7:45 am. No scholars can be dropped off at any other entrance or prior to 7:15 am.

- The instructional day begins promptly at 7:45 am. Any scholar arriving after 7:45 am will be marked tardy and must be walked to the Hero Desk to be signed in by a parent/guardian.

- Lower and Upper Academy dismissal begins at 2:45 pm daily. For the safety and security of all scholars, parents are not allowed to alter or interrupt the flow of the dismissal process. All parents must remain orderly, wait in line, and cooperate with all staff members. Parents are not allowed to enter the building  during dismissal. The Hero Desk is closed daily from 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm for dismissal.

- For any scholar that is not picked up by 3:30 pm, the APD School Resource Officer will attempt to contact a parent and/or emergency contact. If contact is not made within 30 minutes, then the APD School Resource Officer will make a determination if the situation warrants child abandonment and an appropriate call will be made to the Department of Family and Children Services.

- A late fee of $1.00 per minute will be charged for scholars who are picked up after 3:15 p.m.

- Parents wishing to change a scholar’s afternoon transportation route are required to complete a Change of Transportation via the PikMyKid app or call the Hero desk by 1:30 pm. Please note that if the transportation change requires a person other than the parent or guardian to pick up, the designee must be listed in the PikmyKid app or know the scholar’s unique  dismissal identification number.  Dismissal changes must be submitted by 1:30 pm.

- Early dismissals must be arranged in advance and will only be granted between the hours of 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. An Early Dismissal Request form must be submitted. All parents/guardians or authorized designee must present a valid driver’s license or government issued ID.

- The Centennial Academy Grievance Policy is established to address complaints or concerns associated with the school, the school community, and its Board of Directors. Any individual bringing forth a complaint or concern must follow the procedures outlined in the Grievance Policy located in the full Parent and Scholar Handbook.

- Scholars are required to wear uniforms each day according to the School Uniform Guidelines and Policy. Hoodies and outer wear must be navy blue or black.

- The school building closes promptly at 4:00 pm daily. No school personnel, including administration, will be available after 4:00 pm, unless prior arrangements have been made.

- All visitors must report immediately to the Hero Welcome Desk to receive permission and instructions to visit in the school. A visitors badge must be worn at all times.

- All visitors may request an appointment to meet with a member of the staff or to schedule a teacher conference by emailing the individual directly and providing at least 24 - 48 hours advanced notice.

- No unscheduled meetings with any staff member, including teachers, will be permitted.

- No restaurant food may be delivered or brought to scholars or brought to the lunchroom during breakfast or lunch. National School Lunch Program regulations disallow “competitive food items.” Centennial Academy is a 100% nut-free school.

- All parents wishing to serve as chaperones must be cleared as a volunteer and have completed mandatory chaperone training prior to the date of the trip.

- Centennial Academy will not assume the responsibility for any lost or stolen items.

- For inclement weather and emergency situations, please follow the decision and instructions shared directly by Centennial Academy and not by APS.

- All scholars and parents must adhere to the Technology User Agreement and pay the $50 Technology Fee (3rd - 8th) to access technology for educational purposes only.

- Centennial Academy scholars are not permitted to use personal electronic devices on campus. Cell phones should  not be on or visible on campus. Any cell phones brought to campus will be confiscated and the scholar will be assigned detention.

- Infinite Campus is Centennial Academy’s official communication tool of attendance records and grades.

- All scholars must adhere to the Centennial Academy Code of Conduct. Failure to do so may result in suspension or expulsion. No scholar shall engage in harassment, intimidation, or abuse of or toward any scholar(s), Centennial Academy employees or other adults for any reason.

- A scholar shall not possess, handle, transmit, or cause to be transmitted; use or threaten to use; sell, attempt to sell, or conspire to sell a weapon, either concealed or open to view, on school property.