NAC386.150. Application to form charter school: Inclusion of information regarding educational program.

In addition to the items required pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 386.520, an application submitted to the Department pursuant to that subsection by a committee to form a charter school must also include certain information regarding the educational program of the proposed charter school, including, without limitation:

     1. The grade level or levels proposed to be taught at the charter school and the anticipated enrollment in each such grade level for the first year of operation.

     2. A calendar delineating the school year of the charter school. The calendar must set forth:

     (a) The number of days of instruction in each school year, which must be in accordance with the requirements set forth in NRS 388.090;

     (b) The number of legal holidays that will be observed by the charter school and the dates on which those holidays fall;

     (c) The beginning and ending date of each term; and

     (d) Other important dates in the school year of the charter school, including, without limitation, school days in which less than a full day of instruction will be administered.

     3. A list of any fees, charges and deposits, including, without limitation, fees, charges and deposits for course materials or equipment, that:

     (a) Are typically imposed upon pupils or the parents or guardians of pupils attending public schools which are not charter schools; and

     (b) Are anticipated by the committee to be imposed upon the pupils or the parents or guardians of the pupils of the charter school.

     4. A description of how progress towards the mission and goals of the charter school, as described in the written description pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 386.520, will be measured.

     5. A list of courses that will be offered at the charter school, including, without limitation:

     (a) For each course, the name and a description of the course, including, without limitation, the grade level at which the course will be offered; and

     (b) A designation of the courses that a pupil must complete for graduation and for promotion to each grade level.

     6. A schedule of classes which must meet the requirements for prescribed courses and required courses of study that are set forth in chapter 389 of NRS and chapter 389 of NAC.

     7. A schedule of examinations of achievement and proficiency that will be administered to pupils at the charter school. The schedule must:

     (a) Be aligned with any schedules of examinations of achievement and proficiency which are published by the Department and the school district in which the charter school is located, if available; and

     (b) Meet the requirements of chapter 389 of NRS and other applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

     8. Information regarding credit for courses completed successfully, including:

     (a) Copies of transcripts and diplomas that the charter school will use to indicate that a pupil has completed course work successfully; and

     (b) The written policy of the charter school concerning the transfer of credit to another comparable school.

     9. If the charter school will be dedicated to providing educational programs and opportunities for pupils who are at risk, a description of how the charter school will:

     (a) Recruit pupils who are at risk;

     (b) Serve the specific needs of pupils who are at risk; and

     (c) Measure the success of the charter school in providing an education to pupils who are at risk.

     10. A description of the manner in which the charter school will provide services and programs to pupils with disabilities in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq., and NRS 388.440 to 388.520, inclusive.

     (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Education by R196-97, eff. 3-13-98; A by R163-99, 2-2-2000; R193-01, 4-1-2002; R011-03, 10-30-2003)