School Times Student Times Student should not arrive earlier than 8:30 p.m. Homeroom begins 8:35 a.m. Classes begin at 8:45 a.m. Dismissal begins 2:55 p.m. Bus riders are dismissed 2:57 p.m. Car riders are dismissed 3:00 p.m. The Main Office 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Academics Curriculum The Lighthouse Charter School follows the MA Curriculum Frameworks for math, science, social studies, and literature. Teachers meet regularly to identify the content to be covered by each grade and to develop interdisciplinary units through which to teach the material. Health and language curricula have also been developed. In the classroom, teachers challenge students to become problem solvers and encourage them to satisfy their intellectual curiosity. Long-term projects, class presentations and productions, and writing assignments further motivate students to perform to their highest individual potential. CCLCS Program of Studies

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Contact Us/School Times Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School 195 Route 137 East Harwich, MA 02645 Catherine O'Leary Executive Director Elizabeth Woelflein Associate Director info@cclcs.info Tel: 774-408-7994 Success! Message sent! Send The Main Office 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Student Times Student should not arrive ea rlier than 8:30 a.m. Homeroom begins 8:35 a.m. Classes begin at 8:45 a.m. Dismissal begins 2:55 p.m. Bus riders are dismissed 2:57 p.m. Car riders are dismissed 3:00 p.m.

Logan's Run 5K 2018 Logan's Run Saturday, April 7, 2018 Race start time at 9:15 a.m. at the school field Late registration 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Cost $25 The Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School annually hosts a memorial 5K road race in honor of our former student Logan Dunne. Logan was an outstanding athlete, scholar and all-around great human being who died of cancer in 2013. Public are welcome and encouraged. This flat course will start at the Charter School, wind its way through the neighborhoods of East Harwich, and finishes at the school. All proceeds from the race will go to the upkeep and maintenance of the Logan Dunne Memorial Field. T-shirts guaranteed for the first 100 runners! Prizes awarded for winners in each age bracket. Award Ceremony for runners with category prizes. To register: http://www.active.com/harwich-ma/running/logan-s-run-5k-2018 https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=51678554

Anti-Bullying/Anti-Hazing Policy Defintions and Policy Aggressor is a student who engages in bullying, cyberbullying, or retaliation. Bullying , as defined in M.G.L. c. 71, § 37O, is the repeated use by one or more students of a written, verbal, or electronic expression or a physical act or gesture or any combination thereof, directed at a target that: causes physical or emotional harm to the target or damage to the target’s property; places the target in reasonable fear of harm to himself or herself or of damage to his or her property; creates a hostile environment at school for the target; infringes on the rights of the target at school; or materially and substantially disrupts the education process or the orderly operation of a school. Cyberbullying is bullying through the use of technology or electronic devices such as telephones, cell phones, computers, and the Internet. It includes, but is not limited to, email, instant messages, text messages, and Internet postings. See M.G.L. c. 71, § 37O for the legal definition of cyberbullying. Hazing is the term used in this section to mean any conduct or method of initiation into any student organization, whether on public or private property, which willfully or recklessly endangers the physical or mental health of any student or other person. CCLCS abides by MGL 269, 17-19. A copy of this section of the Mass General Laws can be found on our school website under State Accountability . Hostile environment , as defined in M.G.L. c. 71, § 37O, is a situation in which bullying causes the school environment to be permeated with intimidation, ridicule, or insult that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to alter the conditions of a student’s education. Retaliation is any form of intimidation, reprisal, or harassment directed against a student who reports bullying, provides information during an investigation of bullying, or witnesses or has reliable information about bullying. Staff includes, but is not limited to, educators, administrators, counselors, school nurses, cafeteria workers, custodians, bus drivers, athletic coaches, advisors to extracurricular activities, support staff, or paraprofessionals. Target is a student against whom bullying, cyberbullying, or retaliation has been perpetrated. Harassment, intimidation or bullying may take many forms including: slurs, rumors, jokes, innuendoes, demeaning comments, drawing cartoons, pranks, gestures, physical attacks, threats, social exclusion or isolation, or other written, electronically transmitted acts (via email, website postings, blogs, or cell phones), oral or physical actions. Since bystander support of harassment or bullying (“egging on”) can reinforce these behaviors, CCLCS prohibits both active and passive support for acts o harassment or bullying. Students are encouraged to resist active or passive involvement in these acts when they see them, constructively attempt to stop them, and report them to a teacher or staff member. Counseling, corrective discipline, and/or referral to law enforcement will be used to change the behavior of a student who violates this policy, and to remediate the impact on the victim. This includes appropriate intervention(s), restoration of a safe and welcoming climate, and support for victims and others affected by the violation. False reports or retaliation for harassment, intimidation or bullying also constitutes violations of this policy. Bullying Prevention and Reporting Policy

Staff & Faculty Publications Several of our faculty are authors. Click the links below their names to see what they are up to. Daniella Garran https://mrsgarran.weebly.com https://mrsgarran.weebly.com/lessons.html Susanna Graham-Pye https://www.amazon.com/There-Season-Susanna-Graham-Pye/dp/1547121483 Deborah Greenwood www.deborahfowlergreenwood.com Elizabeth Rudnick Hessler https://www.amazon.com/Elizabeth-Rudnick/e/B003VMZ1IU/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1536596139&sr=8-2-ent Peter Trull (retired) https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=peter+trull&rh=n%3A283155%2Ck%3Apeter+trull

Website Accessibility Accessibility Statement We are currently working to bring our website into compliance. We expect Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School’s web content will meet WCAG 2.0, conformance by February 2019. At Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School, we seek to understand and respect the unique needs of our students and community. We are committed to ensuring the accessibility of our web content to people with disabilities. All content on our website will conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0. This policy applies to all new, updated, and existing web content on www.cclighthouseschool.org . Accessibility checks and training will be incorporated into the publishing workflow for all new website content. In addition, we will ensure third-party content providers are aware of our web accessibility policy and will favor providers based on their accessibility conformance claims. Each page of the website will include a link to a form providing a method for users to submit feedback on the site; this information will be compiled and considered during the review process. Any accessibility issues should be reported to Ken Merrill by email at kmerrill@cclcs.info , by calling Ken at 774-408-7994 x201. We are interested in any issues we have and how we can adjust them so we are compliant. All areas of the Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School website will be reviewed annually. Reviews are the responsibility of Technology Director Ken Merrill This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure current compliance and will be reviewed by the Technology Director Ken Merrill. Discrimination against persons with disabilities is prohibited by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public entities, whether or not they receive federal financial assistance). This includes discrimination against individuals currently without an impairment that substantially limits of a major life activity, but who have a record of or are regarded as having a disability. Reporting a Violation If you feel you should have to report a violation to the Office of Civil Rights, you can contact them using one of the means below. Online: You may file a complaint with OCR using OCR’s electronic complaint form at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html. Mail or Facsimile: You may mail or send by facsimile information to the address or phone number available at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html. Email: You may email OCR’s Discrimination Complaint Form or your own signed letter to ocr@ed.gov .

Bus and Transportation Below you'll find transportation suggestions for CCLCS. Unfortunately, there is no official school sponsored transportation. State law does not allow Charter schools to subsidize without providing busing for all students, which is not financially possible for the school since CCLCS students come from all Cape Towns. Public Transporation DART and Flex busses operated by the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority serve the school. A student "Charlie Pass" is available for students at the CCRTA transporation center in Hyannis. For schedules and contact information go to http://capecodrta.org Carpools Would you like to investigate carpool? Please email your information (town, with area, your em ail and the best way to contact you) to info@cclcs.info , then we will post in our weekly Monday family email called 'Notes to Home' in September. Joining our parent Facebook page (The "CCLCS Connection" is also a good way to network for carpools) Lighthouse Bus Student Behavior Expectations A few years ago a group of pare nts established a bus service for children from the Upper and Mid Cape areas. The bus is entirely funded by the parents. Sta te law does not allow the school to subsidize the service without providing busing for all students, which is not financially possible for the school. Bus Registration opened at midnight on July 1st. Currently, the bus for the 25-26 school year is full. Please email KScichilone@cclcs.info to be placed on the waiting list. We would strongly advise you to be at stops earlier than the posted times to ensure your child does not miss the bus or are left standing at the stop. Please note that these times may change in the first few weeks of school as it moves along. You WILL be advised of any time changes ahead of time. Please arrive at the bus stop well before the departure and drop times. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at kscichilone@cclcs.info Bus 1: Exit 5 (upper lot), 6 bus Exit 5-Departs at 7:55, Arrives at 3:30 Exit 6-Departs at 8:05, Arrives at 3:20 Bus 2: Exit 5 (lower green), 8 bus Exit 5-Departs at 7:55, Arrives at 3:30 Exit 8-Departs at 8:10, Arrives at 3:15 BOTH Exit 5 STOPs are at the West Parish Church. Bus 1, please go to the back parking lots and proceed up the hill and park. Bus 2, please park along the green below the church. All students need to remain in the car until the bus arrives. Exit 6 STOP is at the YMCA. Please park in the far left hand parking lot (if you are looking at the front of the building. It is the first parking lot you will come to when entering the YMCA property. Exit 8 STOP is in front of Yarmouth Wine and Spirits. Please park in the parking lot that faces the front of the store (not in the spots directly in front of the store). You MUST register your student every year. Checks should be made out to "CCLCS Bus Group". You may also pay via Paypal or credit card. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Scichilone (kscichlone@cclcs.info ) if you have any questions about this service. Click the button below to register your child for the bus: Bus Registration Bus Payments

NEW STUDENT GUIDE Welcome to CCLCS! We are so glad you’re here! As you become familiar with our school, here are a few things you might want to know. Feel free to come to the office with any questions you might have. We also ask that you consult our Student Handbook for important school information. It’s going to be a great year! In the Morning: When time does school start? School starts at 8:40 a.m. Families that have made arrangements may drop off at 8:30 a.m. All others may arrive at 8:10 a.m. and head to outdoor recess or the morning quiet room. What programs occur before school? The following groups meet at 7:30 a.m. sharp! Band Percussion Strings Choral groups What time does Homeroom start? All students should be seated in Homeroom by 8:35 a.m. Announcements start at 8:40 a.m. sharp. If you come to school after 8:40 a.m., you are considered tardy and will need to sign in at the office. During the Day: What are the meal options? We offer breakfast and lunch. Your parents can sign up using our online order system. You will also find our free/reduced application on our website. You can bring a snack that is easy to eat at your desk. Snack is at the start of 2nd period. You CANNOT bring ANY food with NUTS! Please bring a reusable water bottle. We have a wall mounted water dispenser near the office. CCLCS receives food donations for families to take home whenever needed. Please check in with the office if you are interested. What is my class schedule? Students are assigned a letter AND a color. You will move around to different classrooms for your classes. You will need a good backpack. CCLCS is happy to provide you with a backpack should you need assistance. School supplies are posted in late June on our website. CCLCS is happy to help assist with gathering necessary supplies. Some classes go outside, such as P.E., even in cold weather! Please follow our dress code and be prepared to be outside throughout the year. What type of technology is used? You will be given a student assigned Chromebook to use throughout the year. Your homeroom has a laptop cart, which holds and charges your laptop each night. You cannot take your laptop home. You will check out the laptop in morning Homeroom and check it back in during afternoon Homeroom. Is there recess? Yes! You will go out for recess with your grade level before or after lunch. End of the Day: When and where do I go pack up to go home? At 2:55 p.m., there will be an announcement telling students to go back to homeroom. Students return their laptops, clean up and pack up for dismissal. What is the dismissal procedure? Students who go on a bus are called first at 2:55 p.m. Students who are getting pick up go second. Walkers go third. Students must have permission to walk. Permission slips are in the office and should be signed by a guardian. CCCLS athletes are called last. Are there clubs at CCLCS? CCLCS hosts a variety of Clubs from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Some clubs run later than this. Please check in with the office to obtain a list of all current Clubs. Join a Club! It’s a great way to get to know students and teachers! Welcome and Huzzah!

Come Back to CCLCS! At Lighthouse, our more than 2000 alumni are an essential part of our story. Whether you graduated last year or more than a decade ago, you will forever remain part of the CCLCS family! Your experiences, skills, and passion can inspire today’s students and help shape the future of our school. There are myriad ways you can stay connected and make an impact: Mentor & Inspire Students Join our Seminar Program Share your college, career, or life experiences with current students by leading or assisting in our Friday afternoon seminars! Be a Guest Speaker Bring real-world lessons into the classroom and show students how learning connects to life beyond school. Host a Group at Work Invite students/teachers to join you “on the job” and see how your field connects to a particular discipline at CCLCS. Mentor or Coach Students Volunteer your time after school to support students academically, athletically, or artistically in areas you know best. 💰 Give Back & Help Us Grow Contribute to the CCLCS Annual Fund Every contribution—big or small—helps fund field trips, classroom projects, and enrichment programs. Sponsor Student Opportunities Support scholarships, fund-a-need projects, or extracurricular travel. Donate Goods or Services Offer supplies, technology, or professional expertise to help our programs thrive. Build Partnerships Connect your company or organization with CCLCS for workshops or community projects. ❤️ Celebrate & Stay Connected Come Back for Homecoming or the Annual Auction Reconnect with classmates, teachers, and staff at our annual community celebrations. Be Featured in Alumni Spotlights Share your story to inspire current students and celebrate our alumni success. Volunteer at School Events Help with Open Houses and fundraisers like the auction 🧩 Lead & Advocate for the Future Join the CCLCS Foundation Board or the CCLCS Board of Trustees Help shape the future of Lighthouse and strengthen our school community. Support Charter Renewal & School Advocacy Share your story at public meetings or with local elected officials about how CCLCS made a difference in your life. Recruit & Represent Spread the word about our school at community events or online. ✨ Stay in Touch We’d love to hear from you! 👉 Follow us on Social Media: Facebook and Instagram 👉 Email: bparsons@cclcs.info Your involvement will make Lighthouse a place where middle school students continue to grow and thrive!