At RTA, we have rules in place that protect our community and provide a space conducive to learning and healthy friendships. We ask that you carefully consider these expectations before committing to be a part of this community. Your Tutors and Board are here to serve you. Please let any board member know if you, as a student, have any questions or concerns. RTA rules and dress code should be followed, not only during Monday and Thursday classes, but at all RTA events.
Cell phones are allowed on campus but must be turned off and put away. We discuss this in every interview and it is enforced. Cell phones provide access to search engines, emails, videos, Facetime, social media…and we do not allow their use during our limited time at RTA (not even during Study Hall or Lunch).
If a student needs to communicate with a parent while at RTA, he/she may come to the RTA office to make the call. If a parent needs to reach a student while at RTA, please call or text a board member (their numbers are listed in your directory).
Students may eat lunch in the study hall room or outside in the pavilion (supervised by Volunteer Parent of the day). Please be considerate and clean your lunch area when you are finished eating. Students may not leave campus, or eat in cars, the parking lot or any other classrooms.
Students who drive may never transport another student from campus without formal written permission from all parents involved. Fill out Driving Permission Form here. Students must have a note signed by parents if they plan to leave during the day and return for later classes.
Tobacco, Alcohol, Vaping or Weapons in any form are NEVER allowed on campus.
If a student misses 3 days in the first semester (the first two quarters), he/she will be referred to the RTA Board to determine whether the student may return to class.
If a student is missing class repeatedly (more than just occasionally) due to illness, parents should contact the RTA Board to discuss options. Students should be in class, in person. Repeated absences can become such a hindrance to the tutor that dismissal from the class may be necessary.
If a student misses class, the student should reach out to the tutor prior to class time to arrange the best way to turn in assignments. Assignment due dates remain the same even for students who are not in class. Late work will not be accepted from a student unless contacted prior to class by a parent having a reasonable excuse. Make-up work will not be accepted more than a week after an absence. Should late work become a problem with any student, parents will be contacted. Should there be no improvement, the student will be referred to the RTA Board for academic probation. If the problem remains, this will result in dismissal without refund of tuition.
RTA is a community that wouldn’t exist without efforts from each family who participates. Our student and parent volunteers allow us to continue to meet each week. Students will be assigned a chore at the beginning of the year. Students with morning chores will be required to arrive between 8:00 and 8:15 to perform their chore and get to class on time. If a student repeatedly fails to do their chore, he/she will need to bring $5 for each missed chore to give to the student that performs the chore in their place.
Students, we are all here because we believe in you. Your tutors and board care about you! Please don’t hesitate to ask for a personal meeting with any of us. We want to be attentive to your needs and we understand that what you have to say is important.