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Disenrollment Rights

NOTICE OF ENROLLMENT AND DISENROLLMENT RIGHTS

YES Charter Academy  shall not discourage a pupil from enrolling or seeking to enroll for any reason, including, but not limited to, academic performance, English learner status, socioeconomic status, homelessness, nationality, race, ethnicity, or disability. We shall not request a pupil’s records prior to enrollment. We shall not encourage any currently enrolled pupil to disenroll or transfer to another school for any reason, except through proper suspension or expulsion procedures.

Disenrollment Procedures

When a student voluntarily leaves YES Charter Academy

Scope: Applies when a parent/guardian initiates the withdrawal of their student.

  • Written Notification: Parents/guardians must submit a signed, written statement of intent to withdraw, stating the last day of attendance and the name of the new school. 
  • Exit Interview (Optional): The school may conduct a voluntary exit interview to understand the reason for leaving and ensure a smooth records transition.
  • Records Transfer: Upon receiving a formal transfer of records request from the student’s new school, YES Charter Academy will transfer the cumulative file within no more than 10 business days. 
  • Clearing Financial Obligations: The parent/guardian must return all school property (laptops with charger, books) or pay for lost/damaged items. 
  • Truancy Notification: If a student leaves without notifying the school, the administration will notify the student’s district of residence and follow mandatory attendance tracking guidelines.

Once the disenrollment process is complete they will be removed from Power School, our student records database.

Involuntary Non-Disciplinary Disenrollment

The School may only involuntarily disenroll a student for non-disciplinary reasons under narrow circumstances, such as severe truancy or persistent non-compliance with Independent Study agreements .

A. Truancy and Unexcused Absences Standard

A student may face involuntary disenrollment due to lack of attendance only after the School has completed and documented exhaustive re-engagement procedures. The minimum standard for establishing a “Missing in Action” status includes:

  • At least three (3) documented phone calls.
  • At least (2) written emails sent to verified addresses.
  • At least one (1)] formal letter sent via certified mail.
  • At least one (1) attempted home visit or law enforcement well check.
  • A minimum of ten (10) consecutive school days of unexcused non-attendance without any notice from parent or legal guardian.

B. Due Process and Right to a Hearing

Prior to executing an involuntary disenrollment, the School must provide the parent/guardian with written notice of the intent to disenroll and offer the right to a due process hearing. 

  • Written Notice: The notice must be delivered in the native language of the family and specify the clear grounds for the proposed disenrollment. 
  • Hearing Request: The parent/guardian has five (5) school days from the date of the notice to request a hearing in writing. 
  • Stay of Disenrollment: If a hearing is requested, the student shall remain enrolled at the School until a final decision is reached. 
  • Neutral Adjudication: The hearing will be conducted by a neutral hearing officer who is not directly involved in the student’s case. 
  • Students with Disabilities: For students holding an IEP or Section 504 Plan, the School must conduct a Manifestation Determination Review before moving forward with any involuntary disenrollment process to ensure the absences or behavior are not a manifestation of the student’s disability. 

Reporting and District Notification

Once a student is officially removed from the school roster (voluntarily or involuntarily), the School will update the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS). Additionally, the School will notify the student’s district of residence in writing within 30 days of the official withdrawal date