Policy 1020: All-Day Status for High School Students Appeal Policy

Purpose

Due to limited capacity, only 100students (fifty eleventh graders and fifty twelfth graders) may be enrolled as all-day students at James Rumsey Technical Institute (JRTI). A student is considered to have an all-day status when they take both their CTE program and their academic courses at JRTI. When a student is denied an all-day placement, an appeal process is available to ensure decisions are reviewed fairly and transparently.

Eligibility to Appeal

Students who request but are denied an all-day placement may submit an appeal if they believe:

  • There are extenuating circumstances that were not considered during the initial placement process.
  • There is new or additional information that may impact the decision.
  • The decision may have been made based on incomplete or incorrect information.

Appeal Submission Process

  1. Timeline
    Appeals must be submitted within 5 school days of receiving notification that the student was denied an all-day placement.
  2. Submission Method
    The student and/or parent/guardian must submit a written appeal to the JRTI student services coordinator or an administrator.
  3. Required Information
    The appeal must include:
    1. Student name and current high school
    1. CTE program
    1. Reason for requesting an all-day placement
    1. Any supporting documentation or explanation relevant to the request

Appeal Review Committee

Appeals will be reviewed by an All-Day Placement Appeal Committee consisting of:

  • One school administrator
  • The school services coordinator
  • The four academic teachers (Math, Science, English/Language Arts, and Social Studies)
  • CTE Program Instructor

This committee ensures decisions consider academic needs, program availability, and student success factors.

Review Process

  1. The committee will review all submitted materials and any relevant student records.
  2. The committee may consider factors such as:
    1. Student academic needs
    1. Scheduling feasibility
    1. Program capacity
    1. Student goals and career pathway alignment
    1. Any documented extenuating circumstances
  3. The committee may request additional information if needed. Additionally, the committee has the right to request that the student and/or parent/guardian present the reasoning for their appeal to them.

Decision Timeline

The committee will review the appeal and issue a decision within 10 school days of receiving the appeal.

1. Conditional Placement Option

In some cases, the All-Day Placement Appeal Committee may determine that a student should be granted an all-day placement on a conditional basis.

When this occurs, the student may be placed on an All-Day Academic Contract outlining specific expectations required to maintain enrollment as an all-day student.

2. Contract Expectations

The contract may include, but is not limited to, expectations related to:

  • Attendance requirements
  • Academic performance
  • Behavior and professionalism
  • Adherence to school and program policies
  • Participation and engagement in coursework.

The contract will clearly outline the terms, expectations, and duration of the conditional placement.

3. Contract Violation

If a student fails to meet the expectations outlined in the contract, the following may occur:

  • The student may immediately lose their all-day placement, and
  • The student will return to their home high school for academic coursework while continuing to attend their CTE program on a half-day basis, if applicable.

4. Acknowledgment

The student and parent/guardian must sign the contract prior to the start of the conditional placement acknowledging their understanding of the expectations and consequences.

5. Final Authority

The decision to place a student on conditional status and the determination of whether a contract has been violated rests with school administration in consultation with the Appeal Committee.

Decision Notification

The student and parent/guardian will receive written notification of the committee’s decision.

Final Determination

All decisions made by the All-Day Placement Appeal Committee are final due to program capacity limitations.

Additional Notes

Submitting an appeal does not guarantee placement in an all-day schedule. Approval is dependent upon available space and committee determination.

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