Case Study: KELL Academy
KELL Academy KELL Academy is located in northern Indiana, on the coast of Lake Michigan. Part of what makes KELL Academy so unique, is its close location to the Great Lakes. Although this brings in a new view on the school, there are some criteria that cannot be changed to become more special. This means that some rules must be instituted because of the Indiana state requirements. The credit requirements are the same as the other Indiana schools, as well as the date that the athletic physicals are done. Another impeccable feature from sitting on the edge of Lake Michigan, is being able to use the water for sporting and other extracurricular activities. We offer a multitude of athletics including: basketball, cross country, rowing, water
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Cell phones and other technology are allowed because it has such a large and important role in our evolving society. You will also be able to have non-alcoholic drinks and snacks in class. If either of these objects, food or electronics, cause a distraction or makes a mess, your personal privileges will be provoked. Another rule that must be obeyed is your clothing must be appropriate, meaning shorts must go halfway down to the knees, tanktops must have an inch thick strap, and shirts must not show cleavage or midriff. We believe that these rules must be placed to keep kids focused on their education. The rules are loosely based off the rules of Gibson Southern, but not quite as strict. Although you are allowed to have snacks and candy, there is an hour lunch break in which you can eat your lunch. This time is the only allotted time for eating your meal. One of the other rules is that all staff student members must get a parking tag to ensure the safety of everyone in the school. The maximum amount of days you can be absent is eight days. This is also to ensure that all the people in the building are healthy and not getting sick from all the illness spreading around the school. If any of these rules are not obeyed, you will be given three chances. The first chance will be a warning, the second will be a detention, and the third will have the principal getting involved. The number one rule of KELL Academy is to have fun and be creative. It is a fact that kids that learn creatively are more likely to succeed in the school
Cell phones and other technology are allowed because it has such a large and important role in our evolving society. You will also be able to have non-alcoholic drinks and snacks in class. If either of these objects, food or electronics, cause a distraction or makes a mess, your personal privileges will be provoked. Another rule that must be obeyed is your clothing must be appropriate, meaning shorts must go halfway down to the knees, tanktops must have an inch thick strap, and shirts must not show cleavage or midriff. We believe that these rules must be placed to keep kids focused on their education. The rules are loosely based off the rules of Gibson Southern, but not quite as strict. Although you are allowed to have snacks and candy, there is an hour lunch break in which you can eat your lunch. This time is the only allotted time for eating your meal. One of the other rules is that all staff student members must get a parking tag to ensure the safety of everyone in the school. The maximum amount of days you can be absent is eight days. This is also to ensure that all the people in the building are healthy and not getting sick from all the illness spreading around the school. If any of these rules are not obeyed, you will be given three chances. The first chance will be a warning, the second will be a detention, and the third will have the principal getting involved. The number one rule of KELL Academy is to have fun and be creative. It is a fact that kids that learn creatively are more likely to succeed in the school