Council Rock Twilight Program |
The Council Rock Twilight Program was created to educate students in grades 9 through 12 who are excluded from their home school for 45 days or more due to violation of the Council Rock School Board Policy. Students who are not excluded students may be admitted through administrative application. 1. To prepare the student to re-enter the traditional school program upon completion of disciplinary exclusion. 2. To prevent reoccurrence of disciplinary exclusion. 3. To maintain and enhance the student’s academic skills. 4. To complete the student’s academic requirements that will enable the student to graduate from high school. Program PopulationStudents in grades 9 through 12 who have been excluded from their home school for 45 days or more due to violation of Council Rock School Board Policy will be assigned to attend the Council Rock Twilight Program for the duration of their exclusion. Students aged 17 years or older to whom compulsory attendance laws do not apply will be considered for participation on a case-by-case basis by their home school Administrators. Students who have been permanently expelled from The total student population of the Twilight Program will vary according tothe number of referrals received. Program ParticipationStudents who are assigned to the Twilight Program during a disciplinary exclusion may not attend their home schools during their period of exclusion. Parents of students aged 16 years or younger who elect not to have their child participate in the Twilight Program must make alternate arrangements at their own expense for their child’s education, as approved by the Council Rock Assistant Superintendent, to satisfy State Compulsory Attendance laws. Program Staff The Council Rock Twilight Program staff will consist of one or more certified teachers who will facilitate the program, one program assistant (as needed depending upon student enrollment), and one guidance counselor. An Administrator will supervise the daily operation of the Twilight Program. Individuals participating in a Student Teaching program in
Program StructureLocation: 661 215-944-2978
Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday The Council Rock Twilight Program will be in session during each regularly scheduled school day. The program will follow the District school calendar regulating days of student attendance, and will be closed on days when traditional school students are not in attendance. Transportation Transportation is provided by Council Rock School District. Parents may drive students to school. There is no other allowable form of transportation. Seniors may apply for a permit to drive to school. School transportation is available 48 hours after the intake meeting. Inquiries about transportation contact 215-944-1010. Cell Phone Policy Students are not allowed to use cell phones between 2:30-5:30 PM. All phones must be turned off and visible to staff in this mode. Parents and students are requested to utilize the phone number 215-944-2978 for all phone contacts. Student Support Students continue on the class list of their home school teacher and on the caseload of the home school grade level administrator, guidance counselor and, in the cases of special education, the home school IEP custodian.
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