Alger Learning Center

121 Alder Dr.

Sedro Woolley, WA 98284

1-800-595-2630, orion@nas.com, www.independent-learning.com

JOINT OPERATING AND RESPONSIBILITIES AGREEMENT

The Satellite School teacher(s)/administrator(s) named below and The Alger Learning Cen-ter/Independence High School hereby agree: to follow all Washington State guidelines pertaining to education; to support the aims and ideals of the Alger Learning Center by encouraging self-directed learning through student-centered, independent approaches; and to acknowledge and validate the roles of freedom, creativity, and spontaneity in education, thus allowing students to develop the skills that will give them the self-confidence, self-reliance, and self-esteem to become successful, lifetime, independent learners.

The Satellite School and its teacher(s) and administrators agree to:

* Provide their professional services in a way that is sensitive to students’ academic needs, goals, interests, and to their self-esteem, and to always represent the Alger Learning Center/ Independence High School in a way that enhances the integrity of its educational services;

* Assist students in the designing, monitoring, and evaluating of learning contracts that are equivalent to Washington State requirements;

* Provide tutoring and resources as needed;

* Contract with a minimum of 5 students;

* Meet with each student on a one-to-one basis a minimum of 4 hours monthly [Note: the monthly hours may be averaged to accommodate students’ situations, for example, those traveling globally, students with fulltime jobs, students with medical considerations, etc.];

* Keep accurate records of time and progress, and submit to the Alger Learning Center/ Independence High School all monthly progress reports, monthly teacher contact hour reports, and monthly student time reports, along with student course descriptions and/or transcripts as issued;

* Maintain valid teacher certifications in the state in which they reside/teach, submit a copy of the current teachers’ certificates or other credentials, and keep the Alger Learning Center/ Independence High School informed of any change in their status, or provide evidence of alter-native credentials or experience;

* See that parents/guardians submit Intent to Homeschool forms to their local school districts, or otherwise conform to whichever specific state laws may apply;

* Have a parent conference at least once a month to keep the parents informed of their child's progress;

* Not discriminate against any student for any reason;

* Be willing to submit to a police background check if necessary;

* Be responsible for withholding and paying their own federal and state income tax;

* Collect and remit to the Alger Learning Center/Independence High School a one-time $____ enrollment fee and $____ per month tuition fee (payable in advance), for each student enrolled in the Satellite program, and a graduation fee of $_____ for each student receiving an official Washington State high school diploma from Independence High School, as well as a one time graduation fee of $_____ at the end of their enrollment;

* Pay a one-time startup fee of $___________;

The Satellite School understands and agrees that students who are over 60 days behind in enrollment fees will be considered inactive, and that no transcripts or diplomas will be issued until all past due fees have been paid in full.

The Alger Learning Center/Independence High School agrees to:

* Provide its professional services to Satellite School teachers and administrators in assisting students achieve their academic goals, validating academic achievements of students enrolled in the Satellite School, and issuing Washington State approved transcripts and high school diplomas when the necessary requirements have been met;

* Assist Satellite School directors, administrators, and teachers by consulting and offering models for designing, monitoring, and evaluating learning contracts that are equivalent to Washington State requirements;

* Provide detailed information about and suggested curriculum for the 19 credits upon which official Washington State high school graduation is based;

* Keep copies of records of time and progress, as submitted to the Alger Learning Center/ Independence High School by the Satellite School, along with monthly progress reports, monthly teacher contact hour reports, and monthly student time reports, as well as student course grades and transcripts as issued;

* Maintain and provide documentation of its state-approved private school status and inform the Satellite School in the event of any change in that status;

* Not discriminate against any student for any reason;

* Provide receipts for fees paid by each student, including enrollment, monthly tuition, and graduation fees, as applicable (we reserve the right to consider inactive any student who is over 60 days behind in enrollment, tuition, or other fees, and to withhold the transcripts, diplomas, and other records of said student until all past due accounts have been satisfied).

The below parties agree to terms of this joint operating agreement.

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