Release Time
For students in grades 9 through 12 RISE Charter School will allow release time.
The Board of Directors shall, in its sole discretion, determine release time(s).
No student will be permitted to attend release time programs except upon written request from a parent/guardian filed with the Executive Director or designee.
Release time shall not interfere with the scheduling of classes, activities, and programs of RISE Charter School. No credit shall be given for completion of courses during release time for religious purposes. Credit may be granted for other purposes, at the discretion of the Board. Registration for release time programs shall not occur on School property.
RISE Charter School is not responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of a student participating in a release time program nor will the School be liable for acts, injuries, or events occurring while:
- A student is being transported to and from release time programs; or
- While a student participates in release time programs.
Legal Reference:
Id. Const. art. IX, § 6 Religious Test and Teaching in School Prohibited
I.C. § 33-519 Release for Religious Instruction
I.C. § 33-1603 Sectarian Instruction Forbidden IDAPA
I.D.A.P.A. 08.02.02.220 Release Time Program for Elementary and Secondary Schools
Policy History:
Adopted on: June 14, 2021
Revised on:
Reviewed on: