Policies

Summit Public Schools

 

Board Governance

Summit Public Schools’ Bylaws, Conflict of Interest Code, and Code of Ethics

Freedom of Expression Policy

Summit Public Schools (“Summit”) believes that free inquiry and exchange of ideas are essential components of education. Summit respects the right to express ideas and opinions, take stands on issues, and support causes, even when such expression is controversial or unpopular. However, Summit reserves the right to place reasonable restrictions on the time, place, and manner of any expression.

Gender Inclusive Schools Policy

The Gender Inclusive Schools Policy (the “Policy”) is intended to advise school site staff and administration regarding transgender and gender non-conforming student concerns in order to create a safe learning environment for all students, and to ensure that every student has equal access to all components of their educational program.

Privacy Policy

As educators and parents, protecting student data privacy is Summit’s top priority.  We use the Canvas Platform in our own schools and work tirelessly to keep student information safe.

Math Placement

All of Summit’s math courses are personalized and differentiated in order to meet the needs of very diverse learners. The vast majority of incoming 9th graders will be appropriately challenged by Math I. However based on their previous exposure to math, it may be appropriate for some incoming 9th graders to start their Summit math sequence in Math II.

Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policies and Forms

Summit Public Schools is committed to providing a learning environment free of discrimination and harassment to all students, staff, and members of the Summit community. This section of our website contains Summit’s non-discrimination, harassment prevention, and bullying prevention policies, as well as forms to report concerns or complaints of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying.

CA Immigration Enforcement Advisory (AB 699)

California Assembly Bill No. 699 (2017) required the Attorney General of California to prepare model policies “…ensuring that public schools remain safe and accessible to all California residents regardless of immigration status” and directs local education agencies such as Summit Public Schools to share these policies. In accordance with Assembly Bill No. 699 (2017), Summit Public Schools shares this guidance to assist members of the Summit community in responding to matters related to immigration and immigration enforcement.

Special Education – California

Summit Public Schools desires to provide full educational opportunities to all students with disabilities. Students with disabilities shall receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) and, to the maximum extent possible, shall be educated in the least restrictive environment with nondisabled students.

Website Accessibility Policy

Summit Public Schools (SPS) is committed to making its website content accessible to all persons, including individuals with disabilities.

Gender Inclusive Schools Policy – Summit Public Schools Washington

Summit Public Schools Washington (“Summit”) is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment for all students. The Gender Inclusive Schools Policy (the “Policy”) is intended to advise school site staff and administration regarding transgender and gender non-conforming student concerns to ensure that every student has equal access to all components of their educational program in a setting free from discrimination and harassment.

Public Records Policy – Summit Public Schools Washington

The State of Washington’s Public Records Act was enacted to provide the people with broad access to public records. In accordance therewith, Summit Public Schools Washington, a Washington nonprofit corporation, shall use the following Public Records Act Policy regarding access to public records of Summit Washington and the schools operated by Summit Washington.