For Parents

Dress Code

Urban Choice Charter School allows students to have some freedom regarding their attire, so it does not require formal uniforms. The school does, however, have a Student Dress Code. Students who come to school without proper attire will not be allowed to enter class. Parents will be called and students will receive a misconduct form. An accumulation of these can lead to suspension or expulsion.

The student’s homeroom teacher, the Dean of Students or School Principal may all ask a student to change his or her attire, but there is only one person in the school who actually provides different clothing for a student if needed. That is the Building and Grounds Supervisor. He walks throughout the school each morning and personally assists students as necessary.

Elementary School

Clothing with the following characteristics is NOT permitted; (please note: UCCS apparel is accepted as dress code):

Blue jeans, black jeans, jean shorts or jean skirts
Gloves and anything resembling gloves, also socks that go over pants
Clothing that is too tight or revealing such as tube tops or spaghetti straps
Clothing with advertising or images
Statements of any kind
Bandanas, hairnets, or hats
Clothing that is excessively baggy or long, presenting a safety concern
Jewelry presenting a safety concern such as large rings, bracelets, earrings, or key chains of any kind
Piercings other than on an ear
Camouflaged clothing
Sandals or flip flops

Please note:

khaki or loose-fitting pants and sneakers are recommended

Middle School

Students in grades 7 and 8 must adhere to the same dress code as the elementary students, with two notable additions:

Middle school students must wear a plain polo-style shirt or a button-up, collared dress shirt of any color. Students may also wear sweaters or vests.
Middle school students must wear khaki-style pants in blue, black or tan

UCCS apparel is accepted as dress code

Please note:

Students who have pants that “sag” (boys) or are too low (girls) will be given sweatpants and parents will be called. Students will receive a misconduct form for not having a belt if one is needed.

Middle School students will not be allowed to class without proper attire.

End of the Day Dismissal

As you all know, the end of the day in a school is a very hectic one. In order for us to continue to provide the safest possible dismissal for our students, we have changed the entrance for end-of-the-day pick-ups to the Humboldt Street entrance. Please read below and adhere to the following guidelines:

Pick-up phone calls will no longer be accepted after 3:00 p.m.
For the elementary building: End-of-the-day pick-up is downstairs in the dining area—please enter the school at the “flagpole entrance” (Humboldt Street) and proceed directly downstairs to the dining area—do not come to the main office.
For the elementary building: Dismissal begins at 4:10—do not pick up your child before this time unless you have pre-arranged to do so.
For the middle school building: Dismissal begins at 3:40—do not pick up your child before this time unless you have pre-arranged to do so.
If you are picking up your child early for an appointment (before regular dismissal time), please send a note or call the main office in advance.

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Report Cards and Progress Reports

Report cards will be completed three times per year. These will be sent home

November
February
April
June

Progress reports will sent home

October
January
May

Homework Expectation

Students have homework almost every night. From 15 minutes for first graders to 45 minutes or more for fourth graders. Homework will be checked every day and families will be called if a student misses or 3 or more assignments per month.

Attendance

Students are expected to attend school every day. Parents should call the school at 288-5702 if a child is not coming. The school will call home and/or the emergency contact number if the office is not notified. Students who miss school should bring in a note the next day.

Code of Conduct including Bus Behavior

Proper behavior should begin when the student gets on the bus and/or enters the school. All of the adults in the school as well as those who work on the buses expect respectful, kind and honest behavior from students. Families are called whenever behavior is an issue and Mr. Bliss makes home visits if necessary.

Emergencies and Closings

Be sure to tune in to Television Channel 8, 10, 13, 31, or R-News. Radio stations WDKX, WHAM, WXXI and R-Mundo (Time Warner), or call 288-5702 to listen to any messages regarding possible emergency closings.

Physical Fitness and Food Facts

No gum, candy or soda allowed in school except for special occasions. Students get recreation time every day in addition to regular PE so students are encouraged to wear sneakers. They are also encouraged to bring in a water bottle.

Parent Participation and Support

There are two parents on the school Board of Trustees and all parents are encouraged to attend Board meetings once a month. A parent representative will be selected for the School Base Planning Team in October. There are also Family and Community Forums every month on a Saturday from 9:00–11:00 am. Parents may come and speak about whatever topic they feel is important.