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Definition and Purpose: Homework is defined as work and/or studying related to the classroom learning experience that is done outside the regular classroom. This might be accomplished in a school tutoring situation, study hall, small group learning opportunity...

The graduation requirements of the Cape Elizabeth School Department (CESD) are designed to ensure that students demonstrate proficiency to the content standards and Guiding Principles of the Maine Learning Results prior to earning a diploma. Students demonstr...

If a student can meet the graduation requirements of their class in less time than the four-year high school sequence, that student can apply for early graduation. In order to apply for early graduation, the student must do the following early in the fall of t...

Cape Elizabeth Middle School (CEMS) students who are approved to take courses at Cape Elizabeth High School (CEHS) will not receive high school credit for those courses. CEMS students who successfully complete high school courses or other accelerated academic...

The Board recognizes that Maine law requires each school administrative unit to use multiple assessment methods to measure student achievement of the learning results set forth in 20-A MRSA § 6209 and Department of Education (DOE) rules implementing that secti...

From time to time, the Cape Elizabeth School Department may administer or allow administration of surveys, analyses or evaluations to students in the course of developing and evaluating programs and services offered in the schools. The school unit will comply ...

American academic tradition stresses the free contest of ideas as a vital element both in the development of curriculum and in classroom teaching. The Cape Elizabeth School Department believes that exploring controversial issues is an important part of the edu...

The curriculum of the Cape Elizabeth School Department is designed to meet statutory requirements and includes other areas of study deemed appropriate by the professional staff and the Board. The curriculum includes topics and materials that are age- and abili...

ANIMALS IN SCHOOLS The Board recognizes that having animals in the classroom can offer valuable student learning experiences but is also concerned with the health and safety of students, staff and visitors and the insurance of humane treatment of animals wh...

The Cape Elizabeth School Department shall refer to the Individual Education Program (IEP) Team all school age students suspected of having a disability that requires special education and related services. Referrals to the IEP Team may be made by a child's pa...

Guidelines for Board and Superintendent Approval of Extended Travel While the department administration and the School Board recognize the educational value of off-campus experiences, it should not be assumed that making an application for travel approval mea...

These rules accompany Board policy IJNDB (Student Computer and Internet Use). Each student is responsible for their actions and activities involving school unit computers (including tablets, laptops, and other devices issued to students), networks, and Interne...

REMOVAL FROM POLICY MANUAL:  MAY 13, 2025 The parent (or student if 18 years of age or older) must submit a separate application for each activity in which participation is desired. STUDENT INFORMATION: Student's Name: Student's Date of Birth: Grade i...

REMOVAL FROM POLICY MANUAL:  MAY 13, 2025 The parent (or student if 18 years of age or older) must submit a separate application for each activity in which participation is desired. The Cape Elizabeth School Department (CESD) will verify eligibility befor...

REMOVAL FROM POLICY MANUAL:  MAY 13, 2025 A separate application must be received for each activity in which participation is desired. This form is used to verify eligibility and to approve/deny participation. STUDENT INFORMATION: Student's Name: Stude...

REMOVAL FROM POLICY MANUAL:  MAY 13, 2025 A separate application must be received for each activity in which participation is desired. This form is used to verify eligibility and to approve/deny participation. STUDENT INFORMATION: Student's Name: Stude...

Any student who is not fully immunized must have this form on file **prior **to the first day of each school year. As a parent/guardian of ____________________________________, date of birth, __________, I am requesting a waiver for the following immunization...

Any employee of the Cape Elizabeth School Department who suspects that a child has been or is likely to be abused or neglected (the “notifying employee”) must immediately inform a school administrator, the Title IX Coordinator, or the Superintendent. The Super...

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA") provides certain rights to parents and age-eligible students (18 years of age or older) certain rights with respect to the student's education records. INSPECTION OF RECORDS Parents/eligible student...

PURPOSE The purposes of these guidelines are: 1) to foster a learning environment that is safe, and free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying; and 2) to assist in the educational and social integration of transgender students in our schools. Thes...