Enrollment/Payment Policies
Space is limited, and students are placed in class on a first-come, first-served basis. Classes with multiple sections offered are assigned on a random basis. Total tuition is due with the application, payable by credit card online or by check with mailed in applications. Class, teachers and room confirmations will be e-mailed the week before June 15, the first day of school. Students will not be considered enrolled until ALL components of the registration package are COMPLETE. Ensure the following:
- Enrollment Form is completely filled out and signed.
- Read the pre-requisites for course which are listed on the enrollment form.
- Both parent and student have read these Summer School Policies and the Summer School Conduct Contract/Acceptable Use of Technology Agreement. Signing the Enrollment Form acknowledges that parents and students have read and agree to abide by these policies.
- Tuition payment is by check, made out to LCFEF Summer School, cash or credit card. (note that the convenience fee for credit card transactions is non-refundable). Enrollment will not be processed and checks will not be cashed until all materials have been received. Your cancelled check will be your receipt. Note: Summer School tuition is NOT considered a tax deductible contribution.
- Completed paper enrollment forms and tuition checks may be mailed to the LCFEF Office starting February 1, 2021. Only online registration or mail in applications are accepted. Those with questions about enrollment can email sscoordinator@lcfef.org or call LCFEF Summer School at 818-952-8070.
Maximum Class Size Policy
LCFEF Summer School strives to keep class sections between 20-25 students with the exception of PE.
Financial Aid Policy
Limited funds are available for financial aid. Requests for financial aid should be made directly to the LCFEF Summer School via email to summerschool@lcfef.org. Documentation verifying financial need will be required. Determination of eligibility will be at the sole discretion of the LCFEF Summer School Committee.
Refund Policy
Tuition, minus a $50.00 handling fee, will be returned for any reason, providing the request is made prior to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 3, 2021. Requests may be made via e-mail to sscoordinator@lcfef.org. The LCFEF Summer School Committee will consider a 50% refund (minus the $50.00 handling fee) for a verified death in the family, or a verified student illness (doctor’s note required) which precludes a student from attending or continuing Summer School, providing the request is made prior to the first day of summer school. NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON WILL BE GIVEN OR CONSIDERED OUTSIDE OF THIS POLICY.
Returned Check Policy
Returned checks will be subject to a $50.00 fee and enrollment will not be processed until the check clears the bank and the fee is paid.
Credit Policy
All courses offered have been approved by the La Cañada High School principal who verified that they 1) meet University of California A-G course requirements and 2) will be accepted for credit at LCHS. Non-La Cañada High School students should verify with their schools as soon as possible that these courses will be accepted for credit. Out of district students must return the Credit Verification form within 10 days of registration or on the first day of classes, whichever comes first.
Attendance Policy
There are no excused absences in Summer School. When enrolled in a full year, 5-week course, students are not allowed more than three (3) days of absence and no more than two (2) days may be in any one semester. For semester classes students are not allowed more than one and a half days (1.5) of absence in each semester. Students who exceed these absences will be dropped from the class.
Two tardies constitute one half-day absence. If a student is not in their seat when the bell rings, the student will be considered tardy. It is possible to receive more than one tardy per day (at the beginning of school and/or after breaks). If a student is more than fifteen (15) minutes late to class, the student will be considered absent one half-day.
Grades, Transcripts And Final Exam Policy
Weekly progress reports will be emailed to all students and parents.
NO early finals will be approved.
GRADES AND TRANSCRIPTS
La Cañada Unified School District Students
Grades will be electronically transferred to La Cañada High School unless the student and parent complete a form withholding the transfer of the grade. Forms are available here or by emailing ssclerk@lcfef.org, and must be returned to the LCFEF Summer School office. A student enrolled only in 1st Semester must submit the form by July 1, 2021. Students taking a yearlong course or enrolled only in 2nd Semester must submit the form by July 19, 2021.
Non La Cañada Unified School District Students
In order for a grade to be transferred to the home school, the student and parent must complete a Credit Verification Form requesting the transfer of the grade and providing the name and address of the home school to the LCFEF Summer School Office. A student enrolled only in 1st Semester must submit the form by July 1, 2021. Students taking a yearlong course or enrolled only 2nd Semester must submit the form by July 19, 2021.
Behavior Policy
All LCHS school rules will apply at all times during Summer School. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a non-disruptive manner. Teachers will have the discretion to ask students to leave class if they are disruptive. Being asked to leave class will be considered an absence. If a student engages in behavior that would result in a school suspension during the regular academic year, the student will be dropped from the summer school program. No refund will be given. Student incidents of cheating will be handled on an individual basis but may result in expulsion from summer school with no refund or credit given.
Full Classes & Wait List Policies
When classes fill, students will automatically be scheduled into their alternate choice, while remaining on the wait list for their first choice. Registration delays will result for students who do not provide an alternative course selection on the registration form. Until a parent or guardian can be contacted, the enrollment will be placed on hold. Tuition checks will not be processed if a student is put on a wait list.
Dress
Students should at all times be dressed in appropriate school attire. Bathing suits, revealing clothing and bare feet are not permitted. Discretion of school personnel will prevail in determining appropriate summer school attire.
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