S.M.I.L.E. Policies
Exams
Midterms and Final exams are required for the LHS Credit Recovery and Advancement Credit classes.
Students MUST BE PRESENT to take each exam in order to receive credit for the course.
Attendance & Tardy Policy
- Attendance Tolerance: Students enrolled in Credit Recovery and Advancement courses are permitted to miss one full day of school or accumulate up to 30 minutes of tardiness before their credit for the course is jeopardized.
- Consequences for Exceeding Limits: Students who exceed the allowed absences or tardiness will not receive credit for the course. Additionally, there will be no tuition refund provided in such cases.
Student Behavior
Compliance with Student Handbook: Students must adhere to the guidelines outlined in the student handbook for behavior throughout the duration of the program. Failure to comply with these rules will result in immediate expulsion, with no credit or refund provided.
Technology Protocol: Students are expected to maintain proper use of technology during the program. This includes keeping cameras on at the teacher's request and promptly addressing any technology issues that may arise. If students encounter technology issues, they must notify the teacher and work towards resolving them by the next class session.
On-Campus Policy during Breaks: Students enrolled in half-day programs are strictly prohibited from leaving the school grounds during scheduled breaks. Exiting the premises without proper authorization is a violation of school policy and will result in disciplinary action.
Lunchtime Departure Protocol: During full-day programs, students are permitted to leave campus only during the designated lunch period. Any departure outside of this timeframe requires explicit authorization from school staff or guardians.
Prompt Return Expectation: Students leaving for lunch must ensure they return to their class promptly at the end of the designated lunch period. Failure to do so will result in being marked tardy.
State Testing
Advancement/Remediation Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II must sit for a summer administration of the NJSLA. The NJSLA is a TWO section test. Students must be available for BOTH sections during this time to sit for the NJSLA Administration. If a student is unavailable, no credit will be awarded for the course.
All students in grade 9 will be required to take the NJSLA regardless of course.
Financial Aid
Financial assistance on fees will be available for qualified parents based on the classification of free and reduced meals by their home district.
Documentation will be required.
Cancellation & Refund policy
Cancellations made before the commencement of the program will be eligible for a full tuition refund, with the deduction of a $50 registration fee.
Cancellations made on the first day of the program will be subject to a partial tuition reimbursement, amounting to half of the tuition fee, after deducting the $50 registration fee.
No reimbursements will be provided for cancellations made after the completion of the first day of the program.
Students enrolled in the LMS and LHS with outstanding balances will not receive credit for the program. Additionally, a fine equivalent to the outstanding tuition amount will be placed in Genesis.
Out-of-district students with outstanding balances will not be permitted to participate in the program, and credit will not be awarded until outstanding balances are settled.