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School Policies Regarding Classroom Teachers

  1. A classroom teacher shall accompany each class of students in attendance at the Outdoor Science School. One (1) teacher for each class unit of thirty-six (36) students or less.
     
  2. The classroom teacher shall be subject to the following regulations during the period of time that his/her class is in attendance at the Outdoor Science School.

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    1. The classroom teacher shall be available on a 24-hour per day basis for consultations involving his/her class except in the following situations:
       
      1. Family emergency:
        Classroom teachers may be absent for short periods of time in case of foreseen emergencies involving family members. In this event, the teacher shall notify the Outdoor School Director of the nature of the emergency and where he/she may be reached if needed. The principal shall be notified of the teachers absence.
         
      2. Professional Responsibilities:
        If a teacher is to be absent for professional responsibilities at any time, the principal of his/her school shall notify the Outdoor Science School Director of this in writing, indicating the nature of the absence and the person who will substitute in that teacher’s absence.
         
    2. The classroom teacher shall actively participate in the Walden West Outdoor Science School education program to the best of his/her abilities.
       
    3. Family members of the classroom teacher are not permitted to accompany him/her unless it is an exceptional situation, and it has been approved by the Santa Clara County Office of Education in advance of the attendance date.
       
  3. The possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs of all types on the Outdoor Science School campus is prohibited.

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  4. The Director of the Outdoor Science School shall inform the school district in writing regarding any deviations from these policies by classroom teachers.

 


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