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Mater Academy of Nevada
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Mater Academy
Of Nevada
Mountain Vista
Student & Parent
Handbook
2020-2021Mater Academy of Nevada
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Table of Contents
Welcome Letter..............................................................................................................................3
Preschool Mission Statement……………....................……………………………………….5
Philosophy……………………………………………………………………………………..5
Curriculum.................................................................................................................................5
Student Portfolios .………………………………….………………………………………….6
Enrollment...…….. ………………………………….………………………………………... 6
Attendance…..….. ………………………………….………………………………………... 6
Accreditation...............................................................................................................................7
Safe Mustangs………………………......……………………………………………………..8
Drop off/Pick up Procedures…………………………………………………………………..8
School Calendar.....……………………………………………………………….…….……..9
Uniform Policy…….……………………………………………………………………………10
Student Parent Expectations/Procedures……………..…………………………………… 11
Personal Belongings................................................................………………………… ….11
Behavior Plan………………………..……………………………………….......……… ..11
Celebrations……..….…………………..……………………….………………………… 11
Volunteer………………………………………………………..…………………………...12
First Aid/ Health Procedures.....................................................................................................12
Harassment Policy ……………………………………………………………………..………14
Parent Reminder……… …………………………………………………………….…………14
Nevada Code of Respect………………..………………………………………………………15
Charter School Offenses ………………………………….……………………………………16
Criminal Offenses………………………………………………………………………………17
Signature Page…………………………………………………………………………………19Mater Academy of Nevada
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Mater Academy of Nevada
3445 Mountain Vista Street
Las Vegas, NV 89121
702-485-2400
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year at Mater Academy of Nevada! We are delighted
to have your child in the classrooms this year, and we look forward to sharing the upcoming
school year with you and your child. As educators, we will strive to create an educational
partnership with you and your child, in order to instill and foster courage, determination, and a
lifelong passion for knowledge. In addition to this, our commitment as educators will be to
provide your child with a safe, nurturing, and challenging educational environment that will
work to ensure their academic success in Preschool.
It’s about the children, their families and dedicated staff. Mater Academy staff members, in
partnership with you, are committed to ensuring that your child is engaged in extraordinary
learning opportunities that stir creativity, cultivate thinking, enhance physical and mental well
being and optimize his/her whole learning experience.
Enrolling a child in a new school can be overwhelming, but we hope to ease the transition. We
hope that you have a smooth transition into our school and we wish you positive experiences
here at Mater Academy as we strive for every child to be successful.
Sincerely,
Pre K Team
Mater Academy of Nevada Pre K Staff
Director Lead Teacher Room 151
Erika Zavala Daisy Tobon
erika.zavala@materacademynv.org Daisy.Tobon@materacademynv.org
Assistant: Minka Olugin
Minka.olugin@materacademynv.org
Lead Teacher Room 145 Lead Teacher Room 147
Autumn Bingamon Debbie Phimmonsone
autumn.bingamon@materacademynv.org Debbie.phimmonsone@materacademynv.org
Assistant: Yessenia Rodriguez Assistant: Zakiya Barnett
yessenia.rodriguez@materacademynv.org Zakiya.barnett@materacademynv.orgMater Academy of Nevada
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*Communication can also be made through Class
Dojo to each teacher.
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What is a charter School?
Academics
As defined by the National Alliance of Public
Charter Schools (www.publiccharters.org): Charter
schools are independent public schools allowed
freedom to be more innovative, while being held To
accountable for improved student achievement. They
foster a partnership between parents, teachers, and
students to create an environment in which parents
can be more involved, teachers are given the Excel and
freedom to innovate and students are provided the
structure they need to learn, with all three held
accountable for improved student achievement. Rise
Mater’s Vision:
Student Motto: I am…
Our vision of Mater Academy of Nevada is to
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develop successful scholars with 21 century
Motivated
skills of communication, collaboration, critical
thinking, and creativity. Students will be college
and career ready with cross cultural Unique
competence.
Mater’s Mission Statement:
Strong
The mission of Mater Academy of Nevada is to
provide an innovative, challenging, multi-cultural
education, preparing students to be global citizens
and have a competitive edge in the 21st century Talented
workforce.
Mater Academy of Nevada aspires to have students
to obtain a thirst for knowledge and belief in the Active
students’ self-efficacy.
We strive to have the Mater Academy of Nevada
community to be actively involved in the learning Noble
of its students.Mater Academy of Nevada
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Preschool Philosophy
We are a preschool program in Mater Academy of Nevada. It is a charter school dedicated to providing
high quality education to its students and to give them the skills needed to have a successful future. Our
school is also devoted to helping build a better community and providing resources for its families.
Our Mater Academy preschool program is a lottery based, state funded educational program for families
who qualify based on income eligibility. Families of current Mater students will be given priority. Income
qualification is listed on the application provided in the link below. Families who do not qualify will be
removed from the list and another lottery will be ran.
In our program we acknowledge each student as an individual and differentiate our curriculum to meet
each of their needs. We engage and teach our students through creativity, play, and developmentally
appropriate practices. We create an environment where children are encouraged to explore and discover
their surroundings and are given opportunities to have real world experiences. Here students will be
taught skills needed to be ready for kindergarten, which will become the foundation for a love of learning.
The collaboration between specialists and pre-k teachers promotes a partnership that will provide the
most beneficial outcome for your child. Upon registration we will identify students who have previously
needed student support services. If services are established, parents and families are encouraged to
provide Mater Academy Pre K with their child’s written Individual Education Plan (IEP). Students will be
assessed and monitored for response to Intervention (RTI) or referred to the school psychologist. All Pre
K staff will be trained in how to observe, assess and document students who exhibit the lack of progress
and report their findings to the RTI team. Students may be referred to any other outside agency to obtain
additional resources and services to support children’s development.
Preschool Mission Statement
We are dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential to become a well-rounded individual.
Providing each child with a safe environment of engaging new learning experiences. We strive to help
children grow in all areas of development, and become self-motivated learners. We offer a child center
program that implements the play based learning inspired by Creative Curriculum.
Curriculum
Creative Curriculum and World of Wonders focuses on creating a learning environment that allows
children to learn by actively exploring the classroom and engaging in hands on experiences. Teachers can
plan and teach to individual student’s needs and interests. It covers all content areas for kindergarten
readiness while integrating the real world experiences as a way of learning.
The Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards are implemented throughout the program. The standards have
been developed based on research that supports the significance of the early learning years in future
student achievement and can be used as a guide for child outcomes in preschool. The standards are
descriptions of what most children should know and be able to do before they enter kindergarten. This
will be focused on the following six areas: Creative Arts, Language/Literacy, Math, Physical
Development/Health, and Social Studies/Social Emotional. For additional information you may visit the
link http://www.nevadaregistry.org/department-of-education-office-of-early-learning-and-
development/pre-k-standards.htmlMater Academy of Nevada-Parent/Student Handbook
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Student Portfolios
The preschool staff uses student portfolios to document the on-going progress of each child’s
development. A student portfolio is a collection of student work that illustrates the student’s interests,
skills and changes over time. The portfolios may contain informal and formal assessments, work samples,
and reflections of social development of the child. It may be reviewed by staff and parents at any time
throughout the school year.
Enrollment
Application is available online at : www.materacademynv.org
Acceptance:
The program is a weighted lottery. Children must be 4 by September 30 th of the entering school year in
order to be accepted into the program. The program is a lottery based, state funded educational program
for families who qualify. In order to qualify, it is based upon need and certain indicators. For example:
200% poverty, IEP, ESL, Foster or Adopted students etc. Once accepted through lottery, parents are
required to bring in proper documentation to determine final eligibility. Families of current Mater
Academy students will be given additional weight in the lottery. Families must meet the income eligibility
guidelines to be approved. Families who do not qualify will be removed from the list and the next eligible
family will be contacted. Once a family has been notified of acceptance they have 10 days to bring in
required documentation. If child is a no show for the first three days of school their seat will be given to
the next eligible family.
Attendance
Regular attendance in the preschool program is very important for the child to become comfortable with a
regular and consistent schedule. In case of a communicable disease, such as chicken pox, measles, etc., it
is extremely important that parents notify the preschool teacher immediately so that proper notification
can be given to all families participating in the program.
Attendance Procedures for Pre K Students:
In order to provide services to families who have the greatest need and who may be on the waiting list,
services to families may be discontinued based upon the following guidelines:
Excused Absences
1. Illness or quarantine of child, parent, or sibling (Illness lasting more than ten (10)
consecutive days must be verified by a medical doctor)
2. Medical appointment of child or other family member
3. Family emergency (may include car accident, lack of transportation, death of family
member, catastrophe)
4. Sever weather conditions that prohibit travel to and from school
5. Official or legal agency appointments (immigration, court appearance, etc.)
6. Court-ordered visitation
7. Religious/Cultural Celebrations
Absences that are in the Best interest of the Child (Limited to 10 days per fiscal year)
1. Non-court ordered visitation with non-custodial parent
2. Special Day with Parent
3. VacationMater Academy of Nevada-Parent/Student Handbook
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4. Work/School Holiday for parent scheduled on a day, which differs from the center’s
observance
Unexcused Absences (Limited to 10 per fiscal year)
1. Illnesses lasting more than ten (10) consecutive days, which have not been verified by
a medical doctor
2. Preschool child did not want to go to school
3. Parent/Child overslept
4. Any absence for which a specific reason is not given
More than ten (10) days of unexcused absences in a fiscal year could subject the family to termination of
services
Accreditation
Mater Academy of Nevada is an accredited institution. What does that mean for you? Accreditation is a
voluntary method of quality assurance developed more than 100 years ago by American Universities and
secondary schools, designed primarily to distinguish schools adhering to a set of educational standards.
The accreditation process is also known in terms of its ability to effectively drive student performance and
continuous improvement in education. But such definition, though accurate, are incomplete.
While accreditation is a set of rigorous protocols and research-based processes for evaluating an
institution’s organizational effectiveness, it is far more than that. Today accreditation examines the whole
institution—the programs, the cultural context, the community of stakeholders—to determine how well
the parts work together to meet the needs of students.
For many, accreditation is both a significant achievement pronouncing an institution’s quality of
education, as well as remarkably enriching process for the institutions recognizing the tremendous
competitive and performance gains it affords. Sadly, some schools approach accreditation as necessary
imposition which they must endure to secure the seal of accreditation, and the quicker they satisfy the
requirements, the sooner they can return their attention to running their institutions. Nevertheless it is
those schools and school systems that see the untapped transformative power in the process of
accreditation that are able to build true capacity to improve student learning and make continuous school
improvement a distinctive reality.
It is the process of accreditation that yields the greatest continuing return for institutions. When
approached properly, the internal self-assessment an institution conducts against a set of research-based
quality standards can produce a wealth of galvanizing insights. Honest self-evaluation is unparalleled in
its ability to uncover and bring into sharp focus special challenges for an institution that may not have
been fully understood. The external review is the hallmark of the accreditation process, and like the
internal self-assessment, it energizes and equips the leadership and stakeholders of an institution of school
system to tackle those areas that may be thwarting desire performance levels.
o Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Schools
o School Districts/Systems (Mater Academy, Inc.)
o Postsecondary Schools
o Educational Corporations
o Distance Learning Organizations
o Educational Service Agencies
o Pre-K InstitutionsMater Academy of Nevada-Parent/Student Handbook
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Accreditation is inextricably linked to institution and educational system improvement. The accreditation
process asks institutions and systems to critically evaluate their vision, strategies, priorities, leadership,
and programs and resources. The process of earning and maintaining accreditation provides institutions
and educational systems with clear and compelling direction for implementing changes to move toward
excellence.
Safe Mustangs
No Safe Mustangs for Pre K
Drop Off/Pick Up Procedures
Hours: Monday – Friday 7:40am-2:20pm
Gates open at 7:40am and close at 8:00 for Arrival
Gates open at 12:50pm and close at 1:05 pm for Dismissal
Arrival
Pre K gates will be open at 7:40am am and close at 8:00am. Parents will walk their child to the Pre-K
gate and sign their child in with their Teacher at the gate. After signing in, children will go with Teacher
Aides to their classrooms. Parents will not be allowed past the Pre-K gate. If you arrive past 8:05am, you
will have to enter through the front office and receive a visitors pass. *Anyone who is signing in their
child must be over the age of 18*
Dismissal
Dismissal will be done at the Pre-K Gate. Gates will open at 12:50pm and close at 1:05 pm. Parents will
walk to gate and sign out your child with the Teachers. Always make sure that you or whoever will be
picking up your child has their ID ready to show to the teachers. * Anyone who is not on the child’s
Emergency Pick Up List will not be able to sign them out for the day. They must also be 18 and over*
Late Arrival/Pick Up
If you arrive to the school past 8:00am you will have to bring your child in through the front door of the
school. You will need to get a Pass from the front desk and then drop off your child in their classroom.
Safe Key Hours
No Safe Key for Pre K
Pick up During School Hours
Students who need to be released from school during school hours will be released by our receptionist
near our front entrance. Students will ONLY be released to the parent, guardian, or other person(s) 18
year or older listed on the Authorized Pick-Up Form. Please be prepared to show proper
identification each time.
*Transportation is not provided by Mater Academy of Nevada. It is the parent’s/guardians
responsibility to provide all transportation for their children.
Calendar 2020-2021Mater Academy of Nevada-Parent/Student Handbook
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2020
Monday, August 24 Classes begin for Pre-K
Monday, September 7 Labor Day (No School)
Monday, September 14 Data Day (Early Release)
Friday, October 30 Nevada Day Observed (No School)
Wednesday, November 11 Veterans Day Observed (No School)
Monday-Friday, November 23-27 Fall Break (No School)
Monday, November 30 Classes Resume
Friday, December 18 Data Day (Early Release)
December 21-January 1 Winter Break (No School)
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Monday, January 4 Classes Resume
Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed (No School)
Friday, February 8 Data Day (Early Release)
Monday, February 15 Presidents’ Day Observed (No School)
Monday-Friday, March 29- April 2 Spring Break (No School)
Monday, April 5 Classes Resume
Wednesday, May 26 Last Day of School for all Students
Uniform Policy
**Proof of understanding this policy will be signed electronically during registration**
Mater Academy of Nevada will be following a policy of standard student attire. By wearing school
uniforms, students will become part of a team. It is this team effort and sense of belonging that will help
students experience a greater sense of identify and promote academic excellence.
The following uniform policy is endorsed by the school and our charter school board. Students are
required to follow this policy, and failure to do so will result in a parent conference with
administration immediately to resolve any conflicts with this policy. We are committed to keeping the
cost of uniforms as low as possible for our families. Our uniform vendor, Anything Inked, is
committed to keeping the cost of uniforms as low as possible for our families. To order Mater logo
shirts and other attire, log on to http://aimorders.com.
Shirts: Uniform shirts must be purchased from Anything Inked. Navy blue, royal blue, black,
orange, and gray with the Mater logo as found on the vendor website
Bottoms: Navy blue, khaki, and black. Please refer to our vendor’s website. Skorts/ shorts must be
fingertip length, no sweat, yoga or cargo pants. Pants must be Dickies or Dockers style. Sagging or
oversized pants are not allowed. Jumpers must display logo. Please make sure to follow the uniform
guidelines if you choose to purchase your bottoms elsewhere.
Shoes or Sneakers: Shoes/sneakers must fit securely on the foot. Flip flops and heelies are not allowed.
Sandals may be worn provided that they don’t interfere with the safety and welfare of the student.Mater Academy of Nevada-Parent/Student Handbook
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Students taking the science lab class may have to wear closed toed shoes. The teacher will provide
additional information.
Outerwear: Outerwear must be of school uniform colors or be removed upon entering the building,
unless it displays the Mater logo (Monogramed outerwear is available through our vendor website).
During cooler weather, long-sleeved t-shirts that match the color of the shirt or a plain white t-shirt may
be worn underneath polo shirts. Sweatshirts, hooded or not, fit in the outerwear policy. As a general rule,
non-hooded sweatshirts create less classroom distractions.
Belts: Belts must be worn at all times; these belts must be in neutral colors.
Accessories: Socks, tights, stockings and hair accessories must be school colors (no mismatches).
Jewelry should be limited due to distractions and physical activity during P.E. and recess.
Spirit Day: Friday is our “Spirit day”. Children are allowed to wear their Mater Academy spirit T-
shirt or their uniform polo with denim blue jeans, both shirts can be purchased from our vendor.
Grooming: Good grooming of hair, skin, and fingernails is expected. Uniforms should be clean and
pressed. Hair style and color should not present distractions. All headgear such as hats, scarves,
bandanas, etc., is forbidden on campus. If students are walking to school and need to wear a hat it
should be removed immediately upon entering the building.
Backpacks: Rolling backpacks are not allowed.
ANY STUDENT NOT WEARING A COMPLETE SCHOOL UNIFORM AS SPECIFIED ABOVE.
WILL BE ISSUED THE FOLLOWING CONSEQUENCES:
o 1ST Offense=Verbal warning
o 2nd Offence=Parent contact & parent will have until 10:00 am to bring school uniform in
order for student to change.
o 3rd Offense=Parent conference will be scheduled with administration.
Student-Parent Expectations/Procedures
Manners MAT(t)ER
Three basic expectations for all students, parents, and staff members of Mater Academy of Nevada are
as follows:
1. Safety
Keep hands and feet to self/no fighting, no bullying will be tolerated
Walk in the building, do not run/skip
2. Respect
Treat others as you wish to be treated
Be prepared
Be courteous
Use appropriate language
Listen to each other
Remember that you represent yourself, your family, and your community
3. Responsibility
Try your best at all times
Follow directions
Complete your school work
If you make a mess, help clean it up
If you make a mistake, be honest
Take care of your equipment/school property
Be on timeMater Academy of Nevada-Parent/Student Handbook
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Come to school prepared
Personal Belongings
We do not allow backpacks for Pre-K A complete change of clothes (not shoes) should be provided by
the family in a gallon size zip lock bag to be kept at school as an extra change of clothes. Each item
should be labeled with first and last name. Toys and other items must be left at home. Mater Academy
will not be responsible for electronic devices or any other personal items not issued by the school.
Guidance Policy
Mater Academy of Nevada Pre K shall enhance a child’s behavior through positive guidance and
redirection. Guiding children’s behavior is something that is done throughout the day, not just when a
child acts in a way that is unsafe or unacceptable. We will guide behavior by establishing predictable
routines, setting clear expectations with the children, and modeling kindness and respect. We will also
be aware of what will be happening in the classroom and be attentive to all the children’s needs.
Together, through these actions, we will help each child feel noticed, confident and secure while here at
Mater Academy. Children will be part of our positive guidance curriculum known as Second Step.
Second Step has been carefully designed to help you guide children to learn, practice, and apply skills
for self-regulation and social emotional competence. If behavioral concerns arise the teacher will
communicate the concerns with the parent/guardian. If it is a consistent concern and does not resolve
with teacher support, then a parent teacher conference will be scheduled at the school. Teachers will
partner with families and consult with specialist as needed. We will make every effort to work with
behavior and the social/emotional needs of every child to ensure the child’s successful participation in
the program. However, where there is a determination of a serious safety threat that may result in harm
to the majority of students, this could result in expulsion.
Celebrations
School Parties & Gifts
School parties may be held to recognize special holidays/events that are related appropriately
to instruction. Details of celebrations will be announced during the school year. Parents may
be asked to assist teachers with special preparations. If parents wish to send a small treat with
their child for the class to share, the teacher must be notified ahead of time.
Birthdays
Your child’s birthday will be recognized throughout the day in the classroom. If you want to
bring a treat, it will be done at the last 10 minutes of the day from 2:05-2:15. Summer
birthdays will be recognized at the end of the school year. Due to health and safety
concerns, only store bought items in their original packaging are allowed. We are a Nut
Free School.
Family Involvement
Parent and Teacher Meetings
Parent and teacher meetings will be held two times per year to review on-going progress and to set
student goals. If additional conferences are needed please contact the teacher to schedule a meeting for
before or after school. We especially encourage this when you have questions about your child’s progress,Mater Academy of Nevada-Parent/Student Handbook
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class work or school policies. * Please do not interrupt the classroom during instructional times or
interfere with arrival/dismissal procedures to conference with the teacher.
Volunteering
Families have the right and are welcome to observe the program before enrollment and at any time after
enrollment. Please be advised that non-program children are not allowed into the classrooms during the
school day. All visitors/volunteers are required to check in at the office for a visitors pass. We will also be
having Parent Nights throughout the school year to enhance the children’s development.
All volunteers are required to complete a Confidentiality Form (Background Check) if in the classroom
more than 15 hours a week. Volunteers are prohibited from taking photos or videotaping during class
time. If you need to use your phone, please step out of the classroom. Please refer to the Parent
Involvement Form for more details.
First Aid
First Aid/Health Office
The health office is not staffed with a licensed medical professional. Our Health Aide runs the office
and is trained in emergency interventions; however, parents are expected to address serious health
issues with their family doctors.
Accident and Illness
Every accident or injury occurring during school hours and any injury occurring during a school-
sponsored event must be reported immediately to the adult in charge and/or the school Health Aide. A
student who is too ill to remain in class should report to the Health Office so that parents may be
notified. State law does not allow school health personnel to diagnose illness or injury. Parents should
check with their family physician if they have a question about their child’s health.
Medication
If a child under physician’s care is well enough to be in school but requires prescription medication
during the school day, parents must contact the Health Office and ensure all required forms are
completed and signed, by both parent and physician if necessary. A copy of the prescription is
requested along with the medication. Medications must be in the original prescribed container and
must be kept in the health office. This policy also applies to long-term medications such as inhalers.
Smoking Policy
Smoking and the use of tobacco products are not permitted on or around the premises of the facility
or at any school function.
Health Procedures
CPR
All staff is CPR and first aid certified and must be renewed every other year.
Medical Care
We understand that it is not always convenient to take time off of your job. However, as a facility that
cares for children, it is our responsibility to take all children’s health into consideration. If a child
becomes ill or seriously injured at school, the child will be taken to the nurses office to determine theMater Academy of Nevada-Parent/Student Handbook
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next step. If the parent/guardian is notified, they must pick up their child from school for the day.
Before returning to school, the child must be symptom/illness free for 24 hours. If a child has a fever
of 100 degrees or more, the nurse will be notified and sent home if 101 or higher.
Nutrition
One healthy snack is offered during class period. We strive to serve your child fruits, vegetables, and
whole grain snacks throughout the week. Water will also be available during indoor and outdoor
activities as needed.
Allergies and other Health Concerns
Please notify staff in writing on the child enrollment form if your child has any food allergies. We will
accommodate, to the best of our ability an environment that is safe for all children.
Physical Activity Statement
Physical activity is a large part of our daily schedule. Children are taken outdoors 60 minutes
throughout the whole day (weather permitting).
Directory of Emergency Health Services
Our staff may also contact the following:
911 Emergency
Poison Control (702) 732-4989
Clark County Health Department (702) 759-1000 or (702) 759-0588
Safety Procedures
Fire Drill
Fire drills will occur at regular intervals and are required by law as an important safety precaution.
Exit routes are posted in every classroom. Students must promptly obey teacher or other Mater
Academy staff instructions in the event of a fire drill and clear the building by the prescribed route as
quickly as possible. Students are to remain orderly away from the building with their teacher/class
until given permission to return to the building.
Shelter in Place
NRS.392.450, section 2, requires three (3) Shelter-in-Place Drills conducted by the fire department
during the school year to instruct pupils on appropriate procedures in the event of a chemical release
incident or other related emergency. The drill essentially consists of securing the school facility to trap
breathable air and protect against an external toxic gas release. Shelter-in-Place is also utilized if danger
is posed within close proximity of the school.
Harassment Policy
Mater Academy of Nevada will absolutely NOT TOLERATE bullying or harassment of any kind. The
administration at Mater Academy takes an extremely hard stance against students who are bullying,Mater Academy of Nevada-Parent/Student Handbook
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threatening, and discouraging other students. Bullying (cyber, texting, and email) have all become a
national safety issue and Mater Academy is committed to providing a safe and orderly environment
where students, staff, and parents are treated with courtesy and respect.
Harassment is any verbal, visual, or physical conduct that is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive
that adversely affects, or has the purpose of logical consequences of interfering with the student’s
education program or creates intimidating, hostile, or offensive school atmosphere. Harassment, whether
it is by students, staff, or third parties in the school community, is strictly prohibited, and will be subject
the perpetrator to disciplinary action. Harassment, regardless or its basis is prohibited.
Student harassment, physical and verbal abuse, including any racially or sexually derogatory
statements/actions made by one person to another is prohibited and will result in disciplinary action. This
may occur in person and or/social media. The law is clear and will not tolerate texting/email threats,
harassment, or bullying.
Parent Reminder
Mater Academy supports the belief that education is important. Our focus is on learning, which requires
everyone to plan ahead. We want your student to be college and career ready by the time they graduate.
Please do not ask us to interrupt class to deliver things to your student. Please plan ahead carefully to
ensure your student takes everything he/she needs to school. With this in mind, please be aware that we
are unable to deliver messages or forgotten items (lunches, money, cell phones, supplies, homework,
etc.). Please support us in our endeavor to limit classroom disruption by reminding students to bring all
necessary materials with them to school. Your support and cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Moreover, there would be no way to verify the legal parent/guardian leaving the message, which is
possibly a violation of the Family Rights and Privacy Act. If you have any questions regarding this
policy, please see the principal.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
According to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), school records of students are confidential.
FERPA allows school officials to provide what is called “directory information” without parental consent. However,
public notice must be made before directory information may be made available. Directory information includes
student name, address, grade level, date and place of birth, participation in officially recognized activities and sports,
weight and height, if a member of an athletic team, years of attendance, degrees and awards received, and schools
attended. In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies to provide military recruiters, upon
request, with three directory information categories-names, addresses and telephone listings-unless parents have
advised the school that they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent.
Information other than directory information is not released without the written consent of the
parent/guardian, eligible student or by court order.
Parents or guardians also have a right to review educational records kept by the school. To
inspect these records, parents/guardians should contact the principal to schedule a records
review. In addition, parents may by written request, to the principal of the school, challenge
the contents of the student records that they believe are inaccurate. School personnel are to
respond to all requests within a reasonable length of time not to exceed ten (10) school days
from the date of receipt of the request.Mater Academy of Nevada-Parent/Student Handbook
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Nevada Code of Respect
A code of respect is set in place to ensure the safety of students and staff and create an environment
conducive to learning.
General guidelines and expectations are as follows:
A. Be Safe
Students should not throw objects at others, push, hit, hurt, kick, or act in any other
manner that may cause harm to another individual.
B. Be Respectful
Students are to behave in a manner that enhances their and others
opportunities to learn.
Students are to avoid using profanity or other inappropriate language.
Students are to behave in the cafeteria in a manner that allows others a pleasant
atmosphere in which to eat.
C. Be Responsible
Students are to follow the school’s student standard attire.
Students are to attend school regularly.
Cell phones should be in the “Off” position during the school day.
There are situations of more dangerous and illegal nature that require immediate attention. Certain
violations may require a more severe consequence which includes but is not limited to:
Parent Conference
Development of Behavior Plan
Short-term Suspension
Permanent Suspension and Revocation of Enrollment
Law Enforcement Involvement
As a parent, I understand the importance of the Mater Academy Charter School Student/Parent
Handbook and have explained it to my child/children in detail. My child/children and I agree to
adhere to the policies and regulations of the Student/Parent Handbook. I understand that failure
to follow school regulations and policies, will jeopardize my child/children’s eligibility to register
for the following academic year, or perhaps will result in dismissal form Mater Academy Charter
School by the Governing Body of this institution
Charter School Offenses
The following non-criminal activities may also lead to disciplinary action. Generally, these are acts that
disrupt and interfere with the educational process or with the rights of other members of the educational
community.
1. ALCHOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Being on campus, on school-sponsored transportation or at a
school-sponsored activity after having consumed an alcoholic beverage.
2. 2. DISOBEDIENCE, INSOLENCE AND INSUBORDINATION: Students must obey the
instructions of school personnel.
3. DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT: Conduct that interferes with educational process. Serious situation
may be handled under criminal sanctions.Mater Academy of Nevada-Parent/Student Handbook
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4. FIGHTING
5. FORGING OR USING FORGED PASSES, EXCUESE OR OTHER DOCUMENTS.
6. GUM CHEWING AND EATING FOOD AT INAPPROPRIATE TIMES OR IN
INAPPORPRIATE PLACES AS DETERMINED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR
7. HAZING: Any act that forces another student to undergo a humiliating or abusive ordeal, as
in initiations.
8. ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE: Being on campus, on school-sponsored transportation or at a school
sponsored activity after having used an illegal substance.
9. INAPPROPRIATE DRESS AND APPEARANCE: Dress and appearance must not
present potential health or safety problems or cause disruptions.
10. MISCONDUCT ON SCHOOL VEHICLES: Any action that creates a safety hazard or
distracts the attention of the driver.
11. PLAGARISM AND CHEATING:
12. POSSESSION AND USE OF TOBACCO, CIGARETTES, CHEW, ETC., ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY OR AT A SCHOOL-SPONSORED ACTIVITY.
13. CELLULAR PHONES: students may possess or used electronic signaling devices, including but
not limited to cellular telephones or texting devices provided that the use of such devices is
before and/or after school hours. Inside school buildings and during the school day, electronic
signaling devices shall be in the “off/silent” position at all times.
14. SEXUAL HARASSMENT: A student should not be sexually harassed, discriminated against,
denied a benefit, or excluded from participation in any charter school educational program or
activity as guaranteed by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972. Sexual harassment is
defined as the verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, imposed on the basis of sex, by an
employee or agent of the school. No student shall be denied or limited to the provision of the aid,
benefits, services or treatment protected under Title IX.
15. SPREADING FALSE OR UNSUBSTAINED INFORMATION IN WRITING OR VERBALLY
ABUSING A PERSON AND HARMING HIS/HER REPUTATION.
16. TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS.
17. TRUANCY: Being absent from school without a valid excuse acceptable to the
administrator.
Criminal Offenses
Committing, participating in or unlawfully attempting any of the following activities or acts in school
buildings or on school property is prohibited and may constitute cause for disciplinary action. In
addition, students at school-sponsored, off campus events and those using charter school sponsored
transportation shall be governed by the policies, rules, regulations, and procedures established in this
manual. Any criminal act shall be reported at once to the local police or sheriff’s office. The student’s
parent(s) or guardian(s) shall also be notified, if possible. The school will take disciplinary action,
whether or not criminal charges result.
Criminal Offenses (as defined in applicable statutes or ordinances):
1. ALCOHOL: The possession of, sales, and furnishing alcoholic beverages.
2. ARSON: The intentional setting of fire.
3. ASSAULT: Physical or verbal threats with the intent and ability to carry through with harm.
4. BATTERY: An unconsented-to touching or application of force to another person.
5. BOMB THREAT/FALSE: Willfully conveying by mail, written notes, telephone, telegraph,
radio or any other means of communication, any threat knowing it to be false.
6. BURGLARY: Illegal entry with the intent to commit a crime.
7. DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY: Willfully and maliciously destroying or injuring real or personal
property of another.Mater Academy of Nevada-Parent/Student Handbook
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8. DISTURBING THE PEACE: Maliciously and willfully disturbing the peace of any person;
maliciously and willfully interfering with or disturbing persons in the school.
9. EXPLOSIVE DEVICES: The possession of explosive or incendiary devices.
10. FALSE FIRE ALARMS: False reporting of, or transmission of, signal knowing same to be false.
11. FIREWORKS: The possession of, sales, furnishing, use or discharge of fireworks.
12. INDECENT EXPOSURE: An open indecent or obscene exposure of his person or the person of
another.
13. LARCENY: Stealing, taking, carrying away property of another.
14. LIBEL: A malicious defamation expressed to impeach a person’s honesty, integrity, virtue or
reputation.
15. MARIJUANA: The possession of, sales or furnishing marijuana.
16. NARCOTICS: The possession of, sales, furnishing a controlled substance.
17. NARCOTICS PARAPHERNALIA: The possession of, sales, furnishing or use of.
18. PROFANITY: Use of vile or indecent language.
19. RESISTING OFFICER: Willfully resisting, delaying or obstructing an officer in the
performance of duty.
20. ROBBERY: The unlawful taking of personal property from the person of another or in his/her
presence, against his/her will, by means of force or violence of fear or injury.
21. ROUT/RIOT: Two or more persons meeting to do an unlawful act/two or more persons actually
doing an unlawful act with or without a common cause of quarrel.
22. STOLEN PROPERTY: Receiving or possessing property of another, knowing or under such
circumstances as would cause a reasonable person to know they were so obtained.
23. TAMPERING WITH MOTER VEHICLES: Willfully break, injure, tamper, remove parts, deface a
vehicle; without consent of owner, climb into or upon a vehicle with intent to injure; to manipulate
any levers while vehicle is at rest or unattended or to set vehicle in motion.
24. THROWING SUBSTANCE AT VEHICLE: To throw any stone, rock, missile or any substance
at any motorbus, truck or other motor vehicle.
25. TRESPASS: To be upon property of another without permission of the owner and to stay upon same
after warning. To be on school property or at school function while under suspension from school.
26. WEAPONS:
U Brandishing any knife, blackjack, slingshot, billy, sand club, sandbag, metal knuckles,
explosive substance, dirk, dagger, pistol, revolver or other firearm, or other deadly weapon in a
rude, angry or threatening manner or to use same in any fight or quarrel.
U
U Concealed-it is unlawful for any person to carry any weapon commonly known as a knife,
blackjack, slingshot, billy, sand club, sandbag, metal knuckles, explosive substance, dirk
dagger, pistol, revolver or other firearm, or other dangerous weapon. For the purpose of this
section, nunchuks are included herein.
U Possession-It is unlawful for any person to possess any weapon commonly known as a knife,
blackjack, slingshot, billy, sand club, sandbag, metal knuckles, explosive substance, dirk,
dagger, pistol, revolver or other firearm, o other dangerous weapon.Mater Academy of Nevada-Parent/Student Handbook
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27. Violation of other federal or state criminal laws or local ordinances at school, at school-
sponsored activities or on school-sponsored transportation is prohibited.
Signature Page
This handbook was developed as a guide for families and to answer commonly asked
questions that come up during the course of a school year. Our goal is to create aMater Academy of Nevada-Parent/Student Handbook
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positive educational atmosphere of learning where rules are enforced firmly, fairly,
and consistently to all students.
We ask that you familiarize with this handbook by reading it and ask that you sign
this page as evidence that you are aware of our policies and procedures. This form is
part of the student registration process at Mater Academy of Nevada Preschool and
must be returned as a condition of enrollment.
Signing below is evidence that parents/guardians/staff understand the handbook is on
www.materacademynv.org for reference and if requested, a printed copy will be
given.
Students Name: ______________________________________________________
Parent/Guardians Signature: ___________________________________________
Date: __________________
Staff’s Name: _______________________________________________________
Staff’s Signature: ____________________________________________________
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