School Policies - Altus Schools Mirus

Student and Parent Handbook

Student Sexual Harassment Policy

Altus Schools Mirus is committed to making the schools free from sexual harassment. This means that Altus Schools Mirus prohibits harassment made by someone from or in the educational setting. Sexual harassment can be such actions as: unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone from or in the educational setting.

Altus Schools Mirus prohibits conduct that has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact on the student’s academic performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment.

Altus Schools Mirus further prohibits sexual harassment in which a student’s grades, benefits, services, honors, program or activities are dependent on submission to such conduct.

Students should report any sexual harassment to their teacher or school principal. Students who violate this policy shall be disciplined appropriately. This includes suspension or possible expulsion. Employees who violate this policy shall disciplined according to personnel procedures.

Altus Schools Mirus believes that it can resolve harassment issues at the school site. If not, students may contact: Sharnita Moore, 14135 Main Street, Suite 201, Hesperia, CA 92345: 858-678-2511 or at smoore@altusschools.net.

To File a Discrimination or Sexual Harassment Complaint

Filing a complaint: Obtain a copy of the Uniform Complaint form and procedure from the school. Remedies available outside of Altus Schools Mirus are listed in this procedure.
Investigation: Altus Schools Mirus will immediately undertake an effective, thorough, and objective investigation of the harassment allegations and provide a written report within 60 days of when the complaint is filed.
Action: If Altus Schools Mirus determines that its policies prohibiting sexual harassment have been violated, disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion, will be taken.

The person filing the complaint may also pursue action in civil court.

Complaints will be kept confidential.

Altus Schools Mirus prohibits retaliation against any participant in the complaint process. Each complaint shall be investigated promptly and in a way that respects the privacy of all parties concerned.

If you have an unresolved discrimination or sexual harassment complaint, contact:

504 Coordinator

Administrator of Special Education

14135 Main Street, Suite 201

Hesperia, CA 92345

858-678-2050

Title II, Title IX

Chief of Staff & Compliance Officer

14135 Main Street, Suite 201

Hesperia, CA 92345

858-678-2050

Title 5 Coordinator

Chief Business Officer & CFO

14135 Main Street, Suite 201

Hesperia, CA 92345

858-678-2048

Civil Rights Coordinator

Chief Business Officer & CFO

14135 Main Street, Suite 201

Hesperia, CA 92345

858-678-2048

Title IX Policy and Procedures

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal financial assistance.

Altus Schools are committed to providing an environment free from discrimination based on sex and provides a number of resources and services to assist students, faculty and staff in addressing issues involving sex discrimination.

Tim Tuter has been designated as the Title IX coordinator for Mirus Secondary School. You may contact him at any time by calling (858) 678-2020 or email at ttuter@altusschools.net.

California Department of Education’s Title IX Webpage

Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination, and Bullying Policy

Title IX Policy Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Sex

Policy #1754: Educational Equity and Immigration Status Policy

You are guaranteed enrollment in school by the federal McKinney-Vento Act and California state law, even if you have uncertain housing, a temporary address, or no permanent physical address.

Notice of Rights for Families Experiencing Homelessness

Notice of Rights for Families Experiencing Homelessness – Spanish