Baker Early College 2025/2026 Student Handbook Baker Early College 3000 Broadway Street, Baker City, OR 97814 541.524.2300 Phone 541.524.2339 Fax TABLE OF CONTENTS Career-Related Learning/Capstone College Level Courses (Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment) College Level Courses (Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment) GPA Recommendation for College Courses High School Options (HSO)/Dual Credit (DC) ONLY OVERVIEW OF DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHT AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance PROGRAM INFORMATIONBaker Early College (BEC) is a public charter high school, serving Oregon students in grades 9-12. Students have the opportunity to take classes for high school credit in one of three ways, depending on enrollment grade and readiness: high school classes, dual credit classes, and dual enrollment classes. High School Options (HSO)HSO classes are high school level classes, taken for high school credit only. These classes are only available online and are not intended to be a full-time option for students, though may be temporarily used, with administrative permission, for full-time enrollment to accommodate extenuating circumstances. Dual Credit (DC)Dual credit classes are taught by BEC instructors and can result in both high school and college credit. High school credit and grades will be automatically awarded and added to students’ high school transcript; college credit will be awarded based on individual courses and partner colleges. Information about how high school and college credit is awarded is available to students on the first day of class in the course syllabus. It is possible for students to take a DC class and earn high school credit, though not earn college credit. Details about high school and college credit requirements will also be available in the course syllabus. Dual credit course assignments that are modified in any way will forfeit the option of college credit. Dual EnrollmentStudents in grades 10-12 are permitted to take college courses through one of our partner colleges. In doing so, classes taken will be added to two transcripts – their BEC high school transcript, as well as a college transcript. The grades/courses taken at a college become part of a student’s permanent college record, regardless of the fact that the student is still in high school. The classes taken are the same classes that are available to any community member, and students should be prepared to be in classes with students from a variety of demographics. College courses are in no way altered for high school students, meaning that students will be exposed to a variety of adult topics and themes. By registering for college classes, students and their families are accepting that course content will not be modified for them in any way. It is recommended that students and families read course descriptions ahead of registration to get an idea of what content and assignments may be required.
Enrollment RequirementsUpon enrollment, BEC students should be on track to graduate or be able to demonstrate an ability to graduate in a timely manner. This means that students should come in with the minimum number of high school credits for their grade level to be considered on-track for high school graduation: Entering 10th grade = 6.0 HS credits completed Entering 11th grade = 12.0 HS credits completed Entering 12th grade = 18.0 HS credits completed Students who enroll who are not on-track for high school graduation may not be allowed to take dual credit and/or dual enrollment courses. BEC counselors will meet with students and families to create a plan to get the student back on-track for graduation. That plan may consist of all high school options, a blend of high school options and college classes, or all college classes depending on the student’s present level of functioning and unique credit situation. All students must be working towards high school graduation requirements until all high school graduation requirements have been met. This may mean that students are not able to pursue specific programs or degrees at their college. Counselors will work with students and families to ensure students are registering for courses that will result in high school graduation. Only high school credit earned from an accredited high school or college will be transferred to BEC and apply towards high school graduation requirements. Credit Load9th Grade Our 9th grade program is a cohort model, meaning that all 9th grade students are taking the same classes each term. The primary exception to this is for math, where students are placed into the appropriate math class based on their previous course completion and/or present levels of functioning. As part of the program, students take a combination of high school and dual credit classes. In T3, 9th grade students have the opportunity to choose some of their own classes. At any time, students may request a schedule modification for extenuating circumstances and these will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. To be considered on-track, students should have a minimum of 6.0 high school credits earned by the end of their 9th grade year. 10th-12th Grade The majority of our 10th-12th grade students take 12 college credits (equivalent to 3 high school credits) each term at the college. Students may take a combination of college courses at the college plus HSO and/or DC classes, but must be enrolled in a minimum of 2.75 HS credits and must meet with their counselor each term for schedule approval. Depending on their academic standing, students may be required to take all high school options courses if they are behind in credits or are on a student support plan. All courses must count toward the completion of a high school diploma. Students attend the majority of their classes on-campus. Students are not permitted to take more than 19 college credits (including classes taken at a college, through dual credit, or a combination of the two) in any single term. Credit ConversionBEC uses a credit conversion rate of 4 college credits = 1 high school credit. The credit conversion rate from college credits to high school credits is as follows:
Your counselor will help you understand which college classes will satisfy the subject area requirements for high school graduation. Concurrent EnrollmentStudents in grades 10-12 who wish to take courses from two different colleges may do so with counselor permission. Taking classes through an additional college should only be used for situations in which specific courses are not available at a student’s original college. To add a new college, students are subject to the same enrollment steps and deadlines as new students each term. Diploma TypesBaker Early College offers three (3) diploma types: Standard, Honors, and Modified. Standard Diploma: This diploma requires a total of 24 high school credits. Courses may not be modified, although accommodations may be used. Honors Diploma: This diploma requires a total of 26 high school credits, including all of the Standard Diploma requirements plus 1 additional credit of math, 1 additional credit of science, a minimum of 2 credits of the same foreign language, a minimum of 12 total college credits, and at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA. The GPA used for honors diploma eligibility will be the cumulative, unweighted GPA at the conclusion of the term preceding graduation. For example, the GPA used for honors diploma eligibility of a 12th grader graduating in June would be their unweighted GPA at the conclusion of Winter Term of 12th grade. Modified Diploma- The modified diploma is only available to students who have a documented inability to complete standard level coursework due to various limiting factors. To be eligible for a modified diploma, a team including (but not limited to) a parent/guardian, student, administrator, AT and/or counselor will meet to determine if the student is eligible for this diploma due to a documented inability to complete standard graduation requirements. Work may be modified. Modified work may include content modifications or level changes such as being able to work at a sub-high school level and still earn credit. Graduation RequirementsAll students must be working towards high school graduation at all times until all requirements have been met. Credits listed below refer to the minimum number of high school credits required.
a - Must include algebra b - Must be lab-based c - Must include Holocaust education and 0.5 credits of government/civics All graduates must demonstrate mastery of essential skills in reading, mathematics and writing, as defined by the Oregon Department of Education. State TestingAs a public high school, BEC must adhere to all state requirements, including state testing. 11th grade students MUST participate in the state assessments:
Career-Related Learning/CapstoneThe State of Oregon requires that all students complete career-related learning experiences in order to graduate. The state allows each school to implement this requirement in their own way. At BEC, we require that students complete at least 0.5 high school credits of career-related learning. This can be completed in one of two ways:
All BEC students will also have a “High School and Beyond Plan” that they will review with their counselor at each advising session to explore an individualized pathway and plan for life after high school graduation. Alternative Credit OptionsIn addition to college, dual credit, and HSO classes, BEC also offers opportunities for students to earn high school credit for prior knowledge and/or activities they may already be completing. These include:
Students may arrange to take an independent study course overseen by Baker teaching staff for elective credit with a pass/no pass grade. Each experience can yield a maximum of 2.0 high school credits, and students may earn a maximum of 5 elective credits through independent study.
Students may challenge courses by taking the final exam of HSO core subject classes (math, science, language arts, and social studies). The grade received on this test will represent the grade for the class. Students may choose between half or full credit tests and may earn a maximum of 2.0 high school credits through credit-by-proficiency. *It is important to note that neither of these course options are NCAA-approved.
GPA PolicyBEC students simultaneously build both a high school transcript and a college transcript. This means that they will also have both a high school GPA, and a college GPA. Depending on the GPA policy of the college attended, the high school GPA and the college GPA may not be exactly the same. Some of our partner colleges incorporate pluses and minuses into their GPA calculation, while others do not. It is the responsibility of students to understand the GPA policy of their college. BEC students earn two high school GPAs - one weighted, and one unweighted. Both GPAs are visible on students’ high school transcripts. Both GPAs are calculated to the hundreth. For example, a student with a GPA calculation of 3.546 would have a GPA of 3.55. Unweighted GPA The unweighted high school GPA will be recorded based on the standard 4.0 scale. If taking college classes at a college that uses plusses and minuses, these will be recorded on the high school transcript but will not be weighted in the calculation of the high school GPA. The standard 4.0 scale will be used for the unweighted GPA: A+, A, A- = 4.0, B+, B, B- = 3.0, C+, C, C- = 2.0 and D+, D, D- = 1.0, F = 0. All high school credit earned outside of BEC will be calculated on the unweighted scale, regardless of whether the previous school weighted any classes. Weighted GPA To honor the rigor of college coursework (100-level or higher), credits earned through completion of a college-level course at Baker Early College will receive an additional 1.0 weight: A+, A, A- = 5.0, B+, B, B- = 4.0, C+, C, C- = 3.0 and D+, D, D- = 2.0, F = 1.0 (as of Fall 2022). Classes that are taken P/NP will not be factored into the weighted nor the unweighted GPA. Grade Points Chart HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL CLASSES COLLEGE LEVEL CLASSES (HSO classes + college classes below 100-level) (Dual credit classes + college classes at/above 100-level)
Grading PolicyHigh School Options CoursesTeachers may implement their own grading structures at their discretion. However, all courses have the same late assignment grading policy of a 3% deduction each day late, with a maximum of 30%. College Level Courses (Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment)All college level courses are subject to the grading practices outlined by the college awarding credit. IncompletesHigh School Options CoursesGenerally, incomplete grades are reserved for students with documented inability to complete coursework within established timelines. Incomplete are reflected on the transcript as a grade of “I.” To receive an incomplete, a student must be granted instructor approval prior to the end of the term. The student will have no more than one month to resolve the incomplete grade after the standard grading period is complete. After one month, incompletes become Fs. College Level Courses (Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment)All college level courses are subject to the grading/completion practices outlined by the college awarding credit. The one month policy for incompletes converting to Fs does not apply for college courses. If the college updates a student’s transcript after the initial award of an “I” grade, the student’s high school transcript will also be updated to match. Course Retake PolicyStudents may retake a course to improve their grade. The initial grade will be changed to a “R” on the Baker Early College high school transcript, and will not count towards high school credit earned nor the GPA calculation. The retake course will be transcripted according to the letter grade received (even if lower than the initial grade), will count towards high school credit earned, and will count in the GPA calculation. Students will only receive credit for taking the class once, unless the class may be taken for credit multiple times (i.e. PE classes). In the case of the latter, both credit earned and grade points will be calculated each time the class is completed. Valedictorian / Class RankValedictorians will be selected based on overall unweighted GPA at the end of winter term of students’ senior year. If there is a tie for highest GPA, multiple valedictorians will be named. Valedictorians will receive an additional graduation cord. Baker Early College does not calculate class rank. GETTING STARTED9th Grade StudentsAfter completing an application, applicants will be reached via email with next steps. Next steps generally include a meeting with an advisory teacher to go over the goals and scope of the program, with an aim of helping students/families determine if the program is a good fit. If they determine that it is, they let the advisory teacher know and are officially scheduled for enrollment. Given the cohort model, all classes in T1 and T2 are predetermined aside from math. During the initial meeting with the advisory teacher, they will determine what level of math is likely the best fit for the student based on previous math experience, curriculum, etc. The first week of class for 9th grade students is only math, with the intention of making sure the student is accurately placed. If they are, they keep the class and carry on with it and their other classes the following week. If it’s not, their advisory teacher will reach out to the student and family to discuss what they’re seeing and ultimately decide to keep the current math class, move them up a math class, or move them down a math class. This decision is one that involves all key stakeholders (parent/guardian, student, advisory teacher, math teacher, and sometimes counselor and/or administrator), and students’ math classes are never changed without the team discussion and decision. 10th - 12th Grade StudentsStudents in grades 10–11 are accepted year-round or until we reach our enrollment cap. Incoming 12th-grade students may apply up until the Fall Term deadlines—after that, 12th-grade enrollment closes. Each term has strict deadlines for students who wish to take college courses the following term. Students who apply after these deadlines are still welcome to join but will begin with high school options (HSO) and/or dual credit (DC) classes for the remainder of the current term. Students may start working on the steps to enroll in college classes at any time but must complete all steps before the deadline to be eligible for college courses in the next term. If the deadline is missed, students will remain in only HSO and DC classes for that term. The steps to get started at college vary slightly by school, but students will be provided a “Steps to Getting Started” guide that is specific for the school they wish to attend and outlines each step in the process. All students will need to complete college placements for math and language arts at their local campus to participate in college classes. Students must score a minimum of the following to register for college classes:
Students who place lower than the minimums may retake the placements, or begin by taking HSO and/or DC classes and redo placements in a future term. Students need to turn in their placement results to our enrollment specialist, Kimberly Linn, klinn@bakercharters.org. Once official placement recommendations have been received, the student’s counselor will reach out to schedule a New Student Advising (NSA). During the NSA, the Baker counselor will review current transcripts, placement results, courses for registration, and review program expectations.
GPA Recommendation for College CoursesWe recommend that all Early College students wishing to take college classes have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0. College coursework is challenging and our main goal is to ensure students are successful in pursuit of their academic goals. PROGRAM EXPECTATIONSAttendanceFor students enrolled in fewer than 8 college credits each term, daily attendance is required. A student is considered present for the day if they do one or more of the following: login to their student email, login to Canvas, complete any school work, and/or communicate with any Baker Charter Schools employee. Students who are absent for 10 consecutive school days will be dropped. Students in college classes are expected to attend every class. If an extenuating circumstance arises and a class must be missed, students must inform their instructor prior to missing the course. It’s important to note that instructors are not required to excuse an absence, nor are they required to allow students to make up missed work. CommunicationStudents will be issued a Baker Charter Schools email address as well as a college email address. It is expected that students additionally have a personal email address, forwarding both their Baker and college emails to their personal email address. Students are expected to check their email at least once every 24 hours. To ensure success in our school, it is vital that students maintain communication with their BEC counselor. BEC counselors are available to support and be a resource for questions, concerns, problem-solving and any other issues that may arise. Additionally, your BEC counselor is an advocate for the student and can provide guidance in navigating post secondary planning. Students are also expected to effectively and proactively communicate with their instructors at the college. This means reaching out to instructors for clarification, guidance and/or support in a timely manner. NOTE: the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) limits communication with the college to the student, regardless of the student’s age. Parents are not legally permitted to communicate with the college on behalf of the student. Oregon 10-Day Attendance LawIf any BEC staff member attempts communication with the student (via email, phone, text, or mail) and requests a response, the student must respond within 10 school days. Students who fail to respond within 10 days will be dropped from our school. Students taking fewer than 8 college credits will also be 10 day dropped for being absent for 10 consecutive school days. 9th GradeAll BEC ninth grade students are assigned an advisory teacher (AT) who will serve as the student’s primary point of contact.. Students are expected to respond to all communication from BEC staff, including (but not limited to) advisory teachers, grading teachers, counselors, support staff, and administration. Ninth grade students are expected to attend a required weekly Zoom meeting. If for any reason students need to miss a weekly meeting, it is expected that they communicate with their AT ahead of time. 10th-12th GradeHigh School Options (HSO)/Dual Credit (DC) ONLYStudents taking only High School Options and/or Dual Credit classes are expected to meet with their counselor every term to plan for the following term. Students are expected to be working towards taking the majority of their courses at a college campus, and should not have a schedule that consists of only HSO and DC classes for more than one term. A schedule consisting of only HSO and/or DC classes is permissible for students who enroll in BEC mid-term, or who have struggled with the rigor of college courses, Students are expected to be enrolled in a minimum of 2.75 HS credits per term, unless a reduced schedule is approved by their counselor. Students in College ClassesAdvisingStudents must attend an advising session with their Baker counselor prior to enrollment each term. Advising is critical to student success in our program and a requirement for enrollment. Advising sessions include review of course schedule, forecasting courses for the upcoming term, reviewing graduation requirements, and individualized postsecondary planning. Registration/Course ScheduleAfter advising, students must register for the courses approved during your advising session. After registration, students are required to send their counselor a screenshot of their schedule. Students must have counselor approval for schedule changes prior to making any schedule changes or drops. If course changes are approved, students are required to submit a screenshot of their updated schedule. Students who make schedule changes or withdrawals without approval from their counselors may be subject to disciplinary action. BEC will pay for up to 12 college credits each term. These credits must be classes that have been approved by your BEC counselor to take for them to be paid for. Some college classes are cost-prohibitive and are not covered by BEC. These include, but are not limited to: private music lessons, aviation classes, and PE classes with extraneous additional fees. If you are unsure if your class will be covered, please consult with your counselor before the drop with refund date.
If a student drops a course after the “drop with refund date” for their college, the student/family may be responsible for paying a dropped class fee up to the cost of tuition for the course. BEC reserves the right to limit students’ schedules to high school level classes. Grade Checks/Final GradesStudents must submit a midterm grade check by the end of week 5 each term. Students are expected to email a screenshot of their final grades to their BEC counselor at the end of each term within a week of final grades being posted to their college student account. At the end of their senior year, students must submit an official college transcript to Baker Early College. Diplomas will only be mailed once final official transcripts have been received and verified. Report CardsTranscripts including grades from the preceding term are mailed to parents/guardians no later than week 3 of each term. TEXTBOOK INFORMATIONStudents who are enrolled in 8-12 credits at the college will receive a $200 book stipend each term (Fall/Winter/Spring) Students who are enrolled in 3-7 credits at the college will receive a $100 book stipend each term (Fall/Winter/Spring) Textbook checks are made out to and mailed to parents/guardians unless alternate arrangements have been made. No receipts are required to be submitted. To maximize the book stipend, we encourage students to purchase or rent used textbooks online. Make sure to search for your required books by ISBN number. The books are yours to keep. We encourage you to sell back your books at the end of the term to stretch your stipend further. Book checks not cashed within 60 days will be canceled. Reissued checks may be requested but will have a $35 check cancellation fee deducted from the total. Checks can only be reissued within the school year in which they were originally issued. School years run from July 1st to June 30th each year. OVERVIEW OF DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURESThe purpose of disciplinary action at Baker Early College is to ensure that both the individual student and the Baker Early College community can focus on student growth and learning. Depending on the nature of the infraction, and the student’s disciplinary history, consequences up to and including the following may be imposed:
Student Warning, Oral or Written: Warning given directly to the student either verbally or in writing.. Immediate resolution of the problem or issue is expected. Parent Notification: Parents are notified of the infraction via phone, email and/or meeting. Academic Consequence: Infractions that are primarily academic in nature may result in students receiving a lower grade, a signed student contract to address the behavior, and the student’s schedule being modified (including removal from any or all college courses). Student/Parent Meeting: Discipline meeting with parents, students, teachers, counselors and/or administrators to discuss concern, the potential consequences, and future plans. Confiscation of Equipment: Gross neglect, abuse, or theft of school issued equipment may result in confiscation and/or loss of privileges, as appropriate. This may result in students/families being financially responsible for providing any necessary technology for student use. Behavior Contract: Occasionally, a student contract will be written to design a course of action to determine goals and expectations for improvement. The contract will be mutually agreed upon by the student, parent/guardian, teacher/counselor, and administrator. Suspension: Students may be removed from college classes and/or in-person activities. Expulsion: When safety of students and/or staff is compromised, a student may be removed from the school for up to 12 months. It is important to note that students may have additional consequences imposed by the college.
Student Support PlansWhen academic and/or behavioral concerns arise, students may be placed on a Student Support Plan (SSP). Students who receive a grade of D/F/NP, or have an unapproved course withdrawal, will be automatically placed on a student support plan. The plan is developed in collaboration between the student, parent/guardian, counselor, student support plan coordinator and/or administrator. A Student Support Plan may:
SSPs generally last for one term. If conditions are met, the plan will sunset at the end of the academic term. BEC reserves the right to extend the length of any SSP as deemed necessary by the teacher, counselor, and/or administrator. SSPs are not part of a student’s permanent record. TECHNOLOGYBaker Early College has computers available for student use. Students are not required to use a BEC computer, and may also use personal computers, computers available through their community college (if applicable), or no computer at all in some cases. Students who wish to utilize a BEC computer may request one through their enrollment packet. We expect all persons to use school computers, available software, G Suite (Google Affiliated Applications), computer networks, and the computer peripherals in the proper manner. These uses must be obviously and unquestionably legal, ethical and educational. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in revocation of computer privileges, disciplinary action, suspension/expulsion, and/or legal action. Receiving a computer from Baker Early College has inherent responsibilities as laid out below. Acceptable Use is defined in this manner: Responsible users may use BEC computers to:
Unacceptable Use is generally defined as, but not limited to, any action that:
Unacceptable use is specifically defined, but not limited to, as inappropriate use of the computer in the following ways:
Google Hangout Policy Using Google Hangouts for school is a privilege, not a right. Those who use it appropriately, as outlined above, will be able to benefit from the service. Inappropriate use of Google Hangouts may lead to the following disciplinary actions. First offense - One-month suspension from Google Hangouts or permanent suspension depending on the severity of the offense. Second offense - Permanent suspension from Google Hangouts. Further disciplinary action may be enforced at the administrator’s discretion. Administrator’s Access to Files: Students should assume that their use of Baker Early College’s Internet Access and computer file storage will not be private. All files and records may be examined by administrators for educational and administrative purposes, ensuring that safe practices are followed. A list of visited sites, as well as times, can be monitored by the system administrator. Students should understand that administrators will cooperate with law enforcement authorities by providing access to email, files, and records as necessary. Web Filtering/Security: All school-supplied computers come with pre-installed security and content filtering software/programs. Alterations and or methods to change/bypass security settings is a direct violation of student use of technology and may result in disciplinary actions. The content filter is designed to keep students safe and focused on their education. Should parents request or desire further access or have questions about filtering mechanisms, please contact our technology support. You may NOT share any of your passwords or email account information. Students are expected to check their student email at least once a day for important school information and announcements. Students are welcome to bring their own personal laptop computers and access the wireless network at regional Student Centers. However, all the above-mentioned rules, which apply to school computers, apply to personal laptops used by students while at regional Student Centers. Laptops may be confiscated for violation of above rules and returned to a parent/guardian from a school administrator. Baker Charter Schools is not responsible for a student’s personal laptop if it is damaged or stolen while at a Student Center. In accordance with ORS. 164.377, “Any person commits computer crime who knowingly accesses, attempts to access or uses, or attempts to use, any computer, computer system, computer network to defraud, commit theft, or interfere with information flow, and shall be considered a Class C felony.” We pride ourselves on the technology that is available to our students. The following responsibilities and liabilities apply when school technology equipment is used:
Technology Opt Out School technology for student use will only be issued to BEC students upon request. BEC students are not required to request any BEC equipment. A parent/guardian may opt their student out of participating in G-Suite or 3rd party program(s) at any time. Parents/guardians always have a right to determine what is best for their student(s). Parents may request to opt out by using the Student Technology Opt-Out Form. It must be submitted in writing to the main office and include a parent/guardian signature. Baker Charter Schools is committed to providing our students with the most effective, educational web-based tools and applications. These tools and applications may include, but are not limited to: Zern, IXL, Reading Eggs, Splash Math, ALEKS, Acellus, Strongmind, Canvas, TutorMe, and G-Suite for Education. In order to create accounts for our students, we must comply with federal regulations requiring parental consent as outlined below. Our school utilizes several web-based sites and apps that are operated by third-party services. In order for our students to utilize these programs and services, basic student information must be provided to the third parties. Under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), these web-based tools and applications must notify parents and obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting this information from children under 13 years of age. In addition, under this law, schools are permitted to consent to the collection of this information on behalf of its students. This eliminates the need for individual parental consent given directly to each website or app provider. For additional information regarding COPPA, please visit: www.ftc.gov/privacy/coppafaqs.shtm. MEDIA POLICYBaker Charter Schools, its representatives, employees, assigns, successors and transferees, reserves the right to capture various forms of media including but not limited to photographs, video, writing samples, projects, student accomplishments, audio or other media forms of me and/or my child(ren) and my property for use in any and all of its publications including other media, whether now known or hereafter existing, controlled by Baker Charter Schools, in perpetuity, and for other use by Baker Charter Schools. I will make no monetary or other claim against Baker Charter Schools for the use of the media. I authorize Baker Charter Schools, its assigns, successors and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically. FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHT AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that BAKER EARLY COLLEGE, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child's education records. However, BAKER EARLY COLLEGE may disclose appropriately designated "directory information" without written consent, unless you have advised us to the contrary in accordance with procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow BAKER EARLY COLLEGE to include this type of information from your child's education records in certain school publications. Examples include:
Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent's prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories - names, addresses and telephone listings - unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student's information disclosed without their prior written consent. If you do not want Baker Early College to disclose directory information from your child's education records without your prior written consent, please sign on your enrollment packet accordingly. Baker Early College has designated the following information as directory information;
HEALTH INFORMATIONHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ComplianceBaker Charter Schools does not anticipate receiving or disclosing any individually identifiable information in the normal course of providing services. Should Protected Health Information (PHI) be made available, or obtained by Baker Charter Schools, we do hereby assure our students and staff that we will:
Medical/Emergency InformationEach student must have a current registration form on file with the school. This registration form must include emergency contact information. Please keep the information current and inform us of any changes in your student’s health. Current phone numbers are also important in case we need to contact you in the event of an emergency. Please make sure any special medical considerations for your student are reported on the field trip forms and any other pertinent spot so we can appropriately address your child’s needs. Communicable DiseaseIf your child has planned on attending a group event (field trip, state testing, social activity, etc.) and has a communicable illness, keep them home unless they have been symptom free for 24 hours. Examples include:
ImmunizationsOregon requires all children to be immunized per State guidelines. BEC does not currently participate in the immunization school program. Students are directed to follow college campus immunization procedures, as appropriate. Health PhysicalsStudents participating in sports or extracurricular activities should check with their resident district school for rules and policies around physicals. SUPPORT SERVICESBaker Early College offers additional support for students who qualify for special education ( IEP), have a disability (504), are designated as gifted (TAG) and/or for whom English is not their primary language (ELL). Services for identified students may vary, depending on each student's specific needs. Parents/guardians of a student enrolled with BEC, who has not yet been identified for specialized support, may request testing to determine initial eligibility. BEC is committed to providing appropriate services for all enrolled students, regardless of eligibility status or category. Please contact your child's counselor regarding IEP, 504, ELL or other individualized programs, or to request more information about the eligibility process. CONTACT INFORMATIONFor questions regarding Baker Early College please contact:
Kate Saldana Principal 541.519.6127 Kimberly Linn Admissions Specialist 541.519.9293 Kelly Spike-Melo Registrar 541.519.1616 Roland Hobson Superintendent 541.519.6225 Eric Hanst Technology Director Updated 9.20.24 KSS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
