Substance Use Prevention Policy CCLCS Substance Use Prevention Policy Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School recognizes that the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs is a significant health problem for students, resulting in negative effects on behavior, learning and overall development. Students who bring alcohol or drugs to school or who come to school under the influence of alcohol or drugs have violated the trust of the school community and impaired the ability of the school to carry out its mission. In order to insure the safety and well being of individual students and the school community, CCLCS takes the following steps: Establish a strong, comprehensive, prevention based program which focuses not only on drug use, but on life skills designed to help students develop good decision making abilities, critical thinking, a healthy sense of self, school attachment and achievement and positive family and social relationships. Adopt a zero tolerance policy in terms of illegal drug use (including tobacco) and related activity (e.g. selling, being under the influence, conversations that glorify use, etc.). Note that this does not necessarily mean expulsion, but it does mean mandatory treatment/counseling/possible testing. Students shall not knowingly buy, sell, possess, use, distribute, be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, non prescribed drug or controlled substance or misuse an over the counter drug of any kind while on school grounds, at school sponsored activities and while representing CCLCS. Has a well articulated set of guidelines and applied uniformity to address incidents of drug/alcohol use that affect the school environment and the safety of our students. Has a staff thoroughly educated in the causes, risk factors, signs and progressive nature of teen drug/alcohol use so that they are able to detect problems and help with appropriate interventions. Attends to the mental/emotional health of the student body through group work, peer leadership and parent communication. CCLCS’s policy and range of disciplinary and guidance actions take a very strong and clear stand against the use of illegal drugs, alcohols and tobacco. A series of actions has been developed that the school may offer to the family and to the student who has violated the above policy. The actions are designed to educate and change the behavior of the student. They are also intended to provide a climate at CCLCS that will enable students and adults to discuss more openly the actual, or potential use of drugs, alcohols and tobacco. A policy that allows students to learn from their mistakes and to be reintegrated into the school community will enable students to discuss more candidly the actual situation. Disciplinary & Guidance Actions When a student is found to have possessed, used, or sold alcohol, marijuana or other illegal narcotic substances, or any paraphernalia associated with the use of these substances, on school grounds or during a school sponsored event off campus, the Director will implement a series of steps to include: Appropriate disciplinary consequences Therapeutic interventions (medical care and/or counseling The director will work closely with the student and parents in the development of an overall plan. The involvement and cooperation of parents is absolutely essential in developing a plan which will result in safe and healthy behavior. Aspects of the overall plan will include: Assessment and Evaluation - It is extremely important for the school and parents to discover the truth about suspected drug use. Sometimes, the evidence will be very clear. Other times, there may be only very strong staff or parent suspicion. In all cases, of totally clear or very strong suspicion in order to discover to the fullest possible truth, the student will undergo a medical evaluation and an interview by a counselor to determine the extent of involvement in alcohol, tobacco or drug use. The confidential information from the evaluation will be shared with the school. In cases of parent suspicion, the school stands ready to assist in every possible way, including referral to professional help. Suspension from School - After a determination has been made that the student has violated the policy against the use of alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs, he/she will be suspended from school for an appropriate period of time. If the student at the time of the suspension is a member of an athletic team, he/she will not be permitted to play in an interscholastic game for the remainder of the season. Counseling - The student will voluntarily enter a course of counseling appropriate to the findings of the evaluation. The appropriate course of counseling will be mutually determined by the student, parents and Director. The willingness of the student and parents in fully participating in the assessment and counseling process will be an important factor in finalizing the disciplinary consequences. There may be situations where students voluntarily seek help for themselves. In such cases, there will be no disciplinary consequences and every effort will be made to provide support and professional assistance. Community Support - The student will participate in a program of community services most often during recess or other free time. Loss of School Privileges - The student may not be able to attend school sponsored activities or trips.

2019 CCLCS Summer Programs Are you looking for something fun to do this summer? Here are brief descriptions of some of the programs that will be offered over summer break by some of your favorite CCLCS teachers! Charter Adventure Recreation Program (CARP) What is it? A midweek co-ed adventure and exploration program focused on building community connections from Provincetown to the bridges and beyond, while fostering teamwork and strengthening friendships across grade levels. This program provides incoming 6th graders with an informal introduction to the CCLCS family, while allowing current students to explore who they are as a member of the CCLCS community in a new light. Example adventures include beach days, water parks, kayaking, camping, museums, and much more! CARP is led by Ms. Emily and Ms. Bates. When will it run? July 9 - August 16 What days & times? Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays are half days from 9 a.m. to noon. How much does it cost? $60/ per day Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday $30/ per day Fridays $90 for the overnight August 15-16 Who can participate? All incoming 6th, 7th, or 8th grade CCLCS students, as well as outgoing 8th graders. Contact person: Emily Nowack's email is enowack@cclcs.info CARP brochure Mermaid Mondays: Girl Power Camp What is it? A girls-only program focused on building self-esteem and independence through art and adventure. Each Monday will focus on a theme that exemplifies the core values of the program: creativity, self-expression, exploration, and a celebration of individuality. Mermaid Mondays are led by Ms. Emily and Mrs. Quenneville. When will it run? July 8 - August 12 What days & times? Mondays only from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. How much does it cost? $60 per day Who can participate? Any female student or students who identify as female entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade at CCLCS, as well as outgoing 8th grade girls. Contact person: Carrie Quenneville's email is cquenneville@cclcs.info Mermaids brochure

Walk for Water Walk for Water 2022 We have been learning a lot about water in our Social Studies and ELA classes. And so, the 2022 Walk for Water has officially kicked off! Students today and tomorrow will be learning about our end-of-the-year event, the Walk for Water, which will take place on Friday, June 17. So, mark your calendars! This will be our 10th year walking, and we will be walking so others don't have to. Our goal is to raise enough money to get a well drilled in a needy community in South Sudan. Ask your student all about this and have them share the materials and the GoFundMe link on Google Classroom. Let the fundraising begin! #walkingalonetogether Date The students Walk for Water is on Friday, June 17, 2022. What is the Walk for Water? We are working to raise money for the organization Water for South Sudan . It is a sponsored walk that will raise money to bring a well to a needy community in South Sudan. This organization will drill and build a well this coming winter for a community that currently does not have access to safe, clean drinking water. Gather sponsors: To raise money, you are going to ask people to sponsor your walk. Walk for one hour: During the walk, you are putting yourself in the shoes of people who have to make this difficult walk every day. Click here for some information that will help you engage in this topic with your child. Find a day and time during the week and walk for one straight hour. You, of course, can take breaks, as needed. Carry water: During the walk, try to carry a gallon or two of water. Remember, we want to understand the burden that so many experience. If you have an old water or milk gallon, you can fill that up. Or, maybe you have a thermos or bucket you can fill and carry. Be proud: Feel free to get spirited - costume up in obnoxious amounts of blue or perhaps make a homemade t-shirt for the event. What are the goals for Walk for Water? GOAL #1 : For students to build empathy and understanding of what it must be like for people who have to do this every day. Through this event, we can start to understand the burden when one does not have access to safe, clean drinking water. GOAL #2 : For students to make an impact on our global community and to bring clean water closer to people’s homes! Do I have to raise money to take place in the walk? Fundraising is encouraged, but optional. We know that everyone is in different circumstances, especially during these times. Our goal is to raise $5,000, enough money to sponsor a well, so if you are able to raise and donate money, that would be fantastic. Any amount helps. But, we would like everyone to participate in the walk regardless of how much they can raise. How can I fundraise and where does one donate? Share with family and friends - Tell them about the walk and why we are doing it. Teach them what you know about water. Don’t be shy! Speak up and out about what you and your classmates are doing. Be proud! Come up with a list of possible sponsors. Every person and every dollar will matter! Email and send them the GoFundMe link. People can donate through the GoFundMe we set up. We then will write one check to Water for South Sudan. The Impact! This year will be our 10th Walk for Water. In the past nine years, we have raised over $70,000, sponsored 10 wells, and transformed the lives of 10 communities in South Sudan. Let’s continue to show that CCLCS is strong - together or apart - and bring clean water once again to another community in need. Together, we can change lives forever.

CCLCS Technology 2023/24 Overview We strive to integrate technology into our curriculum, and while we believe that computers are very valuable educational tools, we recognize that technology is a tool. We currently have chromebooks in every classroom including a cart of CB’s for Health, Art, and Gym when needed. Each student and staff member has a Google Apps for Education account that includes a school email address, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides and Classroom. All devices are managed through our Google Admin console with added GoGuardian filtering as well. Students and their parents were required to sign our Responsible Use Policy before using the school's computer equipment. This ensures teachers, students and parents are on the same page with our technology policies. We post notable information on this website, make assignments and progress available online to students and their parents via Jupiter Ed Grades or Google Classroom , and broadcast phone and email messages to families from Notify. All teachers and students have a Jupiter Ed account and GMail addresses, which facilitates easy communication between student and teacher. Sincerely, Ken Merrill Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School Technology Coordinator Responsible User Policy/ Code of Conduct RUP/Code of Conduct Written Information Security Policy (WISP)

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.

Portvisory CCLCS Portvisory Program Part Portfolio, Part Advisory, “Portvisory” is a program that all CCLCS students participate in during their time at the school. Portfolio: Students create a binder to encapsulate their three years at the school. Includes a yearly “About Me,” goals for each term, example school work, and reflections on projects, assessments, field trips, events, etc. Students display their portfolios with a 3 year reflection at end of 8th grade Advisory: A monthly conversation or activity centered around a school wide advisory theme for the month. The portfolio program seeks to instill the practice of self-reflection and foster personal growth in our students. Through guided reflection and goal setting students at CCLCS not only strive for academic growth, but work to find purpose, meaning and a personal connection to the rigorous academics they undertake. By the end of 8th grade, students have a better sense of themselves as a person, a student and a citizen of our world. Links to Monthly Slides/ Advisory Topics September 2018 - Welcome to Port-Visory! October 2018 - Fall Community Wrap Up December 2018 - Giving back - Reach Out and Read January 2019 - Goal Setting February 2019 - Gratitude March 2019 - Reflecting on Goals May 2019 - Looking Back at the Year September 2019 - Welcome to Port-Visory October 2019 - This is Me November 2019 - Gratitude January 2020 - Goal Setting Why Struggle Is Essential for the Brain — and Our Lives Conference Presentation Slides Port-Visory: Integrating Advisory, Reflections and Portfolios into a Middle School

Project Based Project Based Human beings learn best from doing, and therefore projects are essential to the academic program at CCLCS. The Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School is best characterized as a “project-rich” school, where projects are interwoven with traditional assessments throughout the year. Traditional assessments prepare students for academic success in the future. The hands-on nature of a project engages students actively in the learning process, providing a “real life” context for academic work and allowing students to demonstrate depth of understanding in a variety of formats including artwork, presentations, performances, presentations and more. Examples 6th Grade Adaptation Project: During their study of evolution, students create 3D creatures, and explain how their genetic traits and adaptations help keep their species alive. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Folktales: When reading Where the Mountain Meets the Moon students create their own folktales Walk for Water: While learning about the water crisis on the Continent of Africa students simultaneously read A Long Walk to Water in ELA and plan a Walk for Water fundraiser, walking laps to raise money to drill a well in South Sudan. 7th Grade Math Marketplace: At the conclusion of the 7th grade percent and proportions unit students engage in a classroom marketplace, playing the role of both producer and consumer. As a producer students create a product or service to sell. As a consumer students buy goods using an online program that teaches students to use a debit card and reconcile a checking account. Through this students demonstrate their understanding of proportions, percentages, markups, discounts, taxes and tips. Mesopotamian Museum Project: While studying Mesopotamia students explore the artifacts we use to learn about ancient civilizations. After studying the culture and technology of the time period students create didactic labels for four museum pieces, describing the size and shape, the location found, what it was used for, why it is significant, and what we can learn from their history, and then pick their favorite to create a replica of! 8th Grade Local Artifact Project: While studying the birth of our country students seek out local historians in order to research an artifact in their town from the time. They then prepare a presentation about the significance of the artifact, creating visual representations and persuasive essays arguing why their artifact is worthy of grant money. Civil Rights Ted Talks: While reading To Kill a Mockingbird in ELA students work in a team to research a significant event in the US Civil Rights movement and prepare a TED talk to present to their peers. CCLCS Projects Presented at National Conferences Body Biology - National Science Teacher Association Data Literacy - Integrating Math and Science, National Science Teacher Association Town Meeting Project - National Council for the Social Studies The Walk for Water - National Council for the Social Studies Mesopotamian Museum Project - National Council of the Social Studies