KACS Parents and Students
School Uniforms
At Keystone Academy Charter School, student uniforms may be purchased from Cramer’s Kids in order to maintain consistency and to avoid extreme styles. If a student is wearing the correct colors, but not the correct style, their parents will be asked to come to school with the proper uniform.
Transgender and gender nonconforming students have the right to dress in a manner consistent with their gender identity or gender expression. The school will not adopt a dress code that restricts students’ clothing or appearance on the basis of gender.
All students of Keystone Academy Charter School wear the following uniform (Please label all student outerwear especially the school sweaters, jackets, coats, hats and gloves.)
Tops: Monogrammed burgundy golf shirt; Monogrammed burgundy sweater if neededBottoms: Gray pants or gray skirt; Leggings or any kind of gym sweatpants may not be worn under the uniform skirt.Socks: Burgundy, black, or white socks, knee socks or tights;Shoes: Black or Burgundy Oxfords, Mary Janes, or Penny LoafersGym Uniform: Burgundy school t-shirt or sweatshirt embroidered with the name of the school, burgundy shorts or sweatpants embroidered with the name of the school. Sneakers can be worn on gym days only!
Earrings- ** No hoop or dangling earrings. In the interest of preventing painful and/or disfiguring injuries, students are forbidden to wear hoop or dangling earrings in school. This type of jewelry is easily grabbed by another person or tangled with another object, sometimes resulting in serious damage to the wearer’s ear lobe.
Earrings- ** No hoop or dangling earrings. In the interest of preventing painful and/or disfiguring injuries, students are forbidden to wear hoop or dangling earrings in school. This type of jewelry is easily grabbed by another person or tangled with another object, sometimes resulting in serious damage to the wearer’s ear lobe.
Breakfast/Lunch Program
Keystone Academy Charter School is under contract with The Nutrition Group (TNG) for the provision of breakfast and lunch services. TNG supervises the program, creates the menus, orders/selects ingredients and serves breakfast and lunch on a daily basis. TNG was selected for food service due to its commitment to providing on-site nourishing meals, which are attractive to students. TNG works to mazimize student participation in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) through innovative merchandising and promotions that feature trendy nutritious favorites, as well as home-style and traditional fare. They meet all federal and state nutrition guidelines.
ALL students receive free breakfast and lunch!!!
Farm to Fork ProgramKACS has welcomed the Farm to Fork program and The Nutrition Group is excited to help roll it out. During lunch service, the students will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables like normal except we will be featuring a locally grown item each week. We will display what the item is that we received from a specific local farm and ensure the students can identify them on the offering trays. We like to say that fresh is best so the faster it goes from farm to fork the better! Check us out on Class Dojo to see all the exciting cafeteria happenings this school year.
Create an Online Account for your Child at www.schoolcafe.com
Nutrislice Interactive Menus: https://keystoneacademycs.nutrislice.com/ Meal Policy (The School has updated its Meal Policy, effective January 18, 2019. Please take time to read it and to make note of the changes.)
Summer MealsVisit the website www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks for the locations of summer meals. Schools or families may use any of the following methods to locate sites that serve free meals to children during the summer:•Call 211•Call 1.866.3Hungry or 1.877.8Hambre•Text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 877877 during the summer months•Text “SUMMER MEALS” or “VERANO” to 97779.•Use the website: www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks•Use the site locator for smartphones - Rangeapp.org
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, disability, age, 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. Procedures for Civil Rights Discrimination and ComplaintsTo file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, 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: U.S. Department of AgricultureOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights1400 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, D.C. 20250-9410
Nutrislice Interactive Menus: https://keystoneacademycs.nutrislice.com/ Meal Policy (The School has updated its Meal Policy, effective January 18, 2019. Please take time to read it and to make note of the changes.)
Summer MealsVisit the website www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks for the locations of summer meals. Schools or families may use any of the following methods to locate sites that serve free meals to children during the summer:•Call 211•Call 1.866.3Hungry or 1.877.8Hambre•Text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 877877 during the summer months•Text “SUMMER MEALS” or “VERANO” to 97779.•Use the website: www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks•Use the site locator for smartphones - Rangeapp.org
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, disability, age, 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. Procedures for Civil Rights Discrimination and ComplaintsTo file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, 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: U.S. Department of AgricultureOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights1400 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, D.C. 20250-9410
School Counseling Resources
Visit the School Counseling Website to view a variety of resources for students, parents, and teachers.
Volunteers
Adult volunteers are important resources in our school. We welcome a high level of parent participation. When parents are involved in children’s schooling, their children often do better in school. The volunteer program also provides parents with an opportunity to increase their knowledge of the educational process, satisfaction for doing an important job, and an opportunity to meet other members of the school community. Volunteers enable teachers to maximize their time. Our children benefit from more individualized attention and an enriched curriculum. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Principal. State law requires all adults who work or volunteer in a school to obtain a Criminal Record Check and a Child Abuse Check. Forms are available in the school office or click the links below.
Child Abuse Clearance PA Criminal Records Check
Child Abuse Clearance PA Criminal Records Check
Required Reading Book Lists and Forms
Thank you for continuing to support our efforts to foster children’s interest in reading with our monthly book reports!Book Reports are due the 3rd Wednesday of every month. The following links have the list of books for each grade. Remember students may choose any book that is listed on the book report list. If you are unable to locate one of the three books for a particular month, please let the teacher know or go back and choose a book listed in a previous month that was not already read. This allows for a variety of genres to be covered throughout the year.
Remember students may choose any book that is listed on the book report list. If you are unable to locate one of the three books for a particular month, you may use a book listed in a previous month that was not already read. Important Websites The following website has some of our book report books that are available to be read online: http://www.wegivebooks.org/books
Check to see if you can borrow any of the books from your local library at http://www.freelibrary.org Required Book Report Lists: KindergartenGrade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4Grade 5Grade 6Grade 7Grade 8 Book Report Forms: K - Book Report Form1st Grade Fantasy Book Report Form1st Grade Fiction Book Report Form1st Grade Non-Fiction Book Report Form2nd Grade Fiction Book Report Form2nd Grade Non-Fiction Book Report Form3rd Grade Book Report FormGrade 4-8 Fiction Book Report FormGrade 3-8 Non Fiction Book Report FormGrade 4-8 Biography Book Report Form
Remember students may choose any book that is listed on the book report list. If you are unable to locate one of the three books for a particular month, you may use a book listed in a previous month that was not already read. Important Websites The following website has some of our book report books that are available to be read online: http://www.wegivebooks.org/books
Check to see if you can borrow any of the books from your local library at http://www.freelibrary.org Required Book Report Lists: KindergartenGrade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4Grade 5Grade 6Grade 7Grade 8 Book Report Forms: K - Book Report Form1st Grade Fantasy Book Report Form1st Grade Fiction Book Report Form1st Grade Non-Fiction Book Report Form2nd Grade Fiction Book Report Form2nd Grade Non-Fiction Book Report Form3rd Grade Book Report FormGrade 4-8 Fiction Book Report FormGrade 3-8 Non Fiction Book Report FormGrade 4-8 Biography Book Report Form
Student Assistance Program
Keystone Academy Charter School SAP Team is part of a state-wide Student Assistance Program which operates in all of Pennsylvania’s school districts. SAP is a systemic team process with the means to identify barriers to a student’s learning and success and to overcome the barriers by helping them achieve, advance, and remain in school. KACS SAP Team is a dedicated group of school personnel who are trained to identify problems that impact the student’s ability to function in school. The team also offers resources to students and their families to assist them in alleviating these problems. Why would a student be referred to the SAP Team?Students can be referred to the team for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to:● Sudden drop of grades● Low frustration tolerance● Physical or verbal aggression● Talking about depression and/or suicide● Frequent absences/tardiness● Drastic changes in appearance● Suspicion of alcohol/drug use● Constant lying or taking other’s property● Significant or traumatic family event (divorce, illness, death, relocation)If you are concerned about a student for any of these reasons, you can make a referral to the SAP Team.
Who can make a referral?A parent, teacher, counselor, staff member, peer, or the student the referral is about can make a referral to any member of the SAP Team. Staff members can make a SAP referral by filling out a referral form located in the counselor's office. Once the team receives a referral, they will reach out to the parents to gain parent permission before continuing the process. The SAP Team will work closely with the parents and student to recommend appropriate resources and support. What resources are available to students who go through the KACS SAP process?The SAP Team may make recommendations for school-based interventions or community-based supports. The SAP Team work collaboratively to suggest supports and interventions that are appropriate for each individual student. The SAP Team also works closely with CORA Services. A student may be referred for an assessment with a CORA clinician in order to connect the student/family with additional community-based supports. Are Referrals Confidential?The entire SAP process is both confidential and voluntary. The KACS SAP Team referral does not become part of the student’s educational records.
Who can make a referral?A parent, teacher, counselor, staff member, peer, or the student the referral is about can make a referral to any member of the SAP Team. Staff members can make a SAP referral by filling out a referral form located in the counselor's office. Once the team receives a referral, they will reach out to the parents to gain parent permission before continuing the process. The SAP Team will work closely with the parents and student to recommend appropriate resources and support. What resources are available to students who go through the KACS SAP process?The SAP Team may make recommendations for school-based interventions or community-based supports. The SAP Team work collaboratively to suggest supports and interventions that are appropriate for each individual student. The SAP Team also works closely with CORA Services. A student may be referred for an assessment with a CORA clinician in order to connect the student/family with additional community-based supports. Are Referrals Confidential?The entire SAP process is both confidential and voluntary. The KACS SAP Team referral does not become part of the student’s educational records.
