POLICIES

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the
USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form
, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
RIGHT TO INQUIRE POLICY
Parents have the right to inquire about their child’s teacher’s credentials. Requests must be made in writing to an administrator and will be returned within 3 business days.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS POLICY
Carter Community School is committed to promoting health, in both body and mind.
PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK
All dress code, conduct, bus, and other various policies pertaining to our staff, students, and parents can be found in our Parent-Student Handbook, located below.
MENTOR HANDBOOK
Carter Community School’s policies and guidelines on the mentoring of new teachers are detailed below.
RIGHT TO KNOW
The federal No Child Left Behind law requires school districts to notify parents of children attending a Title I school of their right to know the professional qualifications of the classroom teachers who instruct their child.
As a recipient of these funds, Carter Community Charter School will provide you with this information in a timely manner if you request it.
