ITA POLICIES
At ITA Home Education, we combine Torah values with Waldorf-inspired learning to create a nurturing environment for Jewish homeschoolers. Our policies provide clear guidance, from flexible assessments and gentle grading to special accommodations and community service requirements. With an emphasis on individuality and parental involvement, ITA’s policies empower your family’s unique educational path, fostering growth, respect, and a love of learning.
-
Academic Policies
-
Curriculum choice and assessment methods.
-
Personalized learning plans tailored to each student’s needs.
-
-
Technology Usage Policy
-
Limited technology for younger students with a gradual introduction in late middle school and high school.
-
Encourages traditional learning methods and mindful use of technology.
-
-
Behavioral Expectations and Disciplinary Actions Policy
-
Respectful conduct towards teachers, peers, and parents.
-
Appropriate conduct in all academic settings.
-
-
Community Service Requirement
-
High school students are required to complete 101 hours of community service.
-
-
Academic Integrity
-
Emphasis on honesty in work, discouraging cheating and plagiarism.
-
Encouragement of self-motivation and independent learning.
-
-
Parental Involvement and Supervision
-
Active parental role in monitoring progress and supporting learning.
-
Regular communication between parents and teachers.
-
-
Attendance and Participation (if enrolled in online classes)
-
Flexible scheduling with expectations for attendance and participation.
-
Recorded sessions available for catch-up if needed.
-
-
Privacy and Security
-
Data privacy and secure online environment for students.
-
Restrictions on sharing personal information.
-
-
Dress Code and Conduct (for group or online classes)
-
Modesty standards in appearance for girls, reflecting Torah values.
-
Clean semi-formal look for boys. Kippahs vs. hats, long sleeve collar shirt.
-
-
Testing and Assessment
-
Flexible assessments, including portfolios, projects, and oral exams.
-
-
-
Tailored support for students with learning differences.
-
Accommodation options like extended time, modified assignments, and more.
-
-
Community and Social Activities
-
Optional group learning, field trips, and virtual meetups.
-
-
Standardized Testing Policy
-
Optional participation in pen-and-paper standardized testing.
-
Fees, schedules, and reporting of results.
-
-
Payment and Reporting Policy
-
Adherence to payment plans and timely report submissions.
-
Policies on suspension of services for non-compliance.
-
-
-
Roles and responsibilities in grading.
-
Criteria for grading, including retake and re-grade policies.
-
Grade scales, reporting schedules, discrepancy resolution, and special accommodations.
-