Policies

Increase Font
Decrease Font
Greyscale
Highlight Links
Regular Font
Reset

At-Will Employment

Employment with George Washington Academy is ‘At-Will.’ Both the employee and GWA have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, and is not intended to create nor is it to be construed to constitute a contract between GWA and any of its employees. This ‘At-Will’ relationship may not be modified by any oral or implied agreement. Any modification to the ‘At-Will’ relationship must be in writing and signed by the President of the GWA Board of Directors.

100: Board of Directors Policies

120: Grievance Resolution Policy

120F1: Grievance Resolution Policy Form

125: Land Trust Committee Policy

130: Prayer in Public Meetings Policy

131: Notice Regarding Prayers at Board Meetings

135: GWA Charter Retention Policy

140: Conflict of Interest Policy

150: Board Electronic Meeting Policy

200: Personnel Administration Policies

209: Employee Leave of Absence Policy

210: Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy

211: Compensation During School Closure/Dismissal & Extraordinary Circumstances

215: FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) Policy

220: Short-Term Disability

225: Pay Scale Advancement Policy

230: Travel Policy

235: Educator Engagement/Exit Survey Policy

240: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy

245: LEA Specific License Policy

250: Code of Conduct/Appropriate Behavior Policy

255: Nepotism Policy

260: Salary Reconciliation Policy

275: Employee Accident Reporting Policy

280: Criminal Background Check and Reporting of Arrests Policy

285: Faculty and Staff Dress Code

290: Nursing Mothers' Accommodations

290F1: Nursing Mothers Accomodations Request Form

295: Employee Separation Policy

300: Student Policies

305: Attendance Policy

310: Student Dress Code

315: GWA Student Council Policy and Guidelines

320: Bullying, Cyber-Bullying, Hazing, Abusive Conduct and Retaliation Policy

325: Discipline Policy

330: Suspension and Expulsion Policy

335: Electronic Devices and Non-School Appropriate Items Policy

335F1: Request for Exception Electronic Device Policy

340: Student Fee Policy

345: School Fee Waiver Policy

355: Transgender Students

400: General Administration Policies

405: Search and Seizure Policy

410: Harassment and Discrimination Policy

415: Drug-Free Workplace and Reasonable Suspicion Policy

420: Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities Policy

429: Technology Employee Appropriate Use Policy

429F1: Employee Computer Acceptable Use Agreement

435: Enrollment Policy

440: Corporal Punishment Policy

445: Child Abuse and Neglect Policy

450: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Policy

450F1 - Parental Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information

451: Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) and Utah FERPA Policy

452: Notification of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights PPRA and Utah FERPA UT FERPA Policy

455: Health and Wellness Policy

457: Meal Charge Policy

460: Acceptable Internet Use Policy

460F1: Student Technology Use Agreement

465: Internet Safety Policy

470: Technology Security Policy

475: Policy Organization and Review

480: Medical Recommendation Policy

485: Parent and Family Engagement Policy

490: Medication Administration Policy

500: Curriculum and Instruction Policies

510: Library Materials Policy

510F1: Library Materials Review Request Form

510F2: Library Materials Appeal Request Form

515: Kindergarten Policy

520: Homework Policy

525: Grading Policy

535: Cheating and Plagiarism Policy

540: Field Trip Policy

540F1: Request to Schedule a Field Trip

540F2: Parent Permission and Medical Authorization Form

545: Classroom Party Policy

550: Grade Level Advancement and Retention Policy

555: Class Pets and Animal Visits Policy

560: 7th Grade Health Policy

565: Instructional and Supplemental Materials Policy

570: Individual Freedom in Public Education Policy

585: State Mandated Testing Policy

585A: State Mandated Testing Opt-Out Form 2020-2021

590: Textbook and Instructional Materials

600: Facilities Management Policies

605: Facilities Use Policy

605F1: Building Use Application for GWA School Facilities

605F2: Before and After School Program User Agreement - School Sponsored

620: Building Access Policy

700: Business, Accounting, and Purchasing Policies

705: Procurement Policy

710: Cash Receipts Policy

715: Cash Disbursement Policy

720: Donations, Gifts and Sponsorships Policy

725: Fundraising Policy

735: Fiscal Accountability Policy

740: Board Member and Administration Succession Policy

745: Fraud and Abuse Policy

750: Time and Efforts Standards Policy

755: Maintenance of Effort Policy

800: Safety Policies

805: Safe School Policy

810: Concussion and Head Injury Policy

815: Anaphylaxis Severe Allergic Reaction Policy

820: Emergency Preparedness and Response Policy

ENROLL Today

Applications for the 2024-2025 school year are open as of October 1, 2022. The lottery for the 2024-2025 school year took place on February 1, 2024. All applications submitted by January 31, 2024 were included in the lottery. Students must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2024 in order to attend school for the 2024-2025 school year. All applications received after January 31, 2024 will go on a waitlist and will be contacted as space becomes available.

Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will open on October 1, 2024. The lottery for the 2025-2026 school year will take place on February 3, 2025. Students must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025 in order to attend school for the 2025-2026 school year. All applications received after January 31, 2025 will go on a waitlist and will be contacted as space becomes available.