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Section E Index
OTPS School Board Policies
Section E: Instruction
Introduction to Section E
Section E is dedicated to Instruction, which defines the core educational mission of the school district. These policies encompass everything from the structure of the school day and calendar to curriculum development, specialized programs (like special education and gifted programs), technology use, and student assessment. The goal of this section is to establish consistent standards for high-quality, legally compliant instructional delivery across all grade levels.
Policy Index: Section E
Use the links below to navigate to the specific policy documents within this section.
| Policy Code | Policy Title |
|---|---|
| EB | School Calendar |
| EBA | School Hours |
| EC | School Day |
| ECA | School District Screening Protocol, Social Distancing, and Gatherings |
| EEI | School Volunteers |
| EEI-R1 | Parent Volunteer Program, Regulations |
| EEI-R2 | Student Volunteer Program |
| EFA | School Library Media Center |
| EFA-P | Public Complaints about Library Curriculum or Instructional Materials, Procedure |
| EFA-R1 | School Library Media Center, Selection of Materials, Regulation |
| EFA-E1 | Request for Reconsideration of Library Material |
| EFA-E2 | Report of Reconsideration |
| EFBC | Computer Use |
| EFBC-R | Computer Use, Regulation |
| EFBCA | Internet and Other Computer Networks Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Policy |
| EFBCA-R1 | Code of Conduct for Internet and Other Computer Network Access |
| EFEA | Using Copyrighted Material |
| EFEA-R | Using Copyrighted Material, Regulation |
| EG | Curriculum Committee |
| EGA | The Curriculum Program |
| EGE | Curriculum Evaluation |
| EGG | Prohibition of Race and Sex Discrimination in Curriculum and Complaint Process |
| EGG-E | Prohibition of Race and Sex Discrimination in Curriculum and Complaint Process, Complaint Form |
| EHA | Basic Instructional Program |
| EHA-R | Basic Instructional Program, Regulation |
| EHAG | Career Programs |
| EHAG-R | Career Programs, Regulation |
| EHAK | Physical Education |
| EHBB | Gifted and Talented Program |
| EHBC | Special Education |
| EHBC-R1 | Criteria for Eligibility, Special Education, Regulation |
| EHBC-R4 | Special Education Services for Children Enrolled in Private School |
| EHBCA | Extended School Year Services |
| EHBCA-R | Extended School Year Program Standards, Regulations |
| EHBCA-E1 | Extended School Year Screening Form |
| EHBCF | Least Restrictive Environment - Inclusion |
| EHBCG | Disabled Students, Participation in Extracurricular and Non-Academic Activities |
| EHBDB | Title I Parent Involvement |
| EHBDB-R | Title I Parent Involvement, Regulation |
| EHBDBA | Parent Participation in the School District |
| EHBE | Limited English Proficiency Instruction |
| EHDD | Concurrent Enrollment, Student |
| EHDD-R | Concurrent Enrollment, Student, Regulation |
| EHDF | Online Instruction |
| EIA | Promotion and Retention |
| EIA-R1 | Grading |
| EIA-R4 | Student Retention, Regulation |
| EIAB | Report Cards |
| EIAB-E1 | Student Progress Report |
| EIAE | Proficiency Based Promotion |
| EIB | Homework |
| EIB-R | Homework, Regulation |
| EIC | Honors Program, Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Honor Student |
| EIC-R1 | Honors Program, Regulation |
| EIC-R2 | Valedictorian and Salutatorian, Regulation |
| EIEC | Released Time Courses |
| EIED | Graduation Requirements |
| EIEDB | Honors Graduates Program |
| EIEDF | Individual Career and Academic Plan |
| EJ | School Counselor |
| EJB | Suicide Awareness and Training |
| EK | Testing Program |
| EK-R1 | Testing Program, Student Surveys, Regulation |
| EK-E | Testing Program, Hatch Act Amendment Request Letter |
| EKBA | Reading Sufficiency Testing |
| EMC | Graduation Policy |
| EMDB | Flags |
| EMG | Animals in School |
| EMI | Voluntary Private Prayer and Moment of Silence |
| EMIA | Religious Observances and Displays |
Key Areas of Focus
Curriculum and Core Instruction
Policies defining the required academic content, evaluation process, and basic instructional program.
- The Curriculum Program: Outlines the general framework for all academic subjects.
- Basic Instructional Program: Specifies the fundamental requirements of daily instruction.
- Curriculum Discrimination: Ensures fairness and equity by prohibiting race and sex discrimination in curriculum content.
Specialized Student Services
Guidelines for mandated and supplemental programs for diverse student populations.
- Special Education: Covers eligibility criteria, services, and the Least Restrictive Environment.
- Gifted Child Program: Defines the program for high-achieving and talented students.
- Limited English Proficiency: Provides instructional policies for English learners.
Grading, Promotion, and Graduation
Rules governing student assessment, academic standing, and completion requirements.
- Grading: Procedures for assigning grades and reporting progress.
- Promotion and Retention: Standards for student advancement to the next grade level.
- Graduation Requirements: Mandated courses and credits for high school completion.
Digital and Library Resources
Policies related to the use of technology, access to media, and intellectual property within the district.
- Internet Acceptable Use: Code of conduct for students accessing school networks and the internet.
- Library Media Center: Rules for material selection and the reconsideration process (EFA-E1).
- Using Copyrighted Material: Guidelines for staff and students on fair use of protected works.
Scheduling and School Operations
Foundational policies determining the structure and timeline of the academic year and the daily schedule.
- School Calendar: Sets the official start and end dates, holidays, and professional days.
- School Hours: Defines the specific operating times for each school campus.
- School Day: Determines the minimum required minutes of instruction and daily structure.
Student Wellness and Assessment
Critical policies addressing standardized testing, career planning, and student health and safety awareness.
- Testing Program: Governs all standardized and mandated student assessments.
- Suicide Awareness: Ensures training and protocols are in place to address student mental health crises.
- Religious Observances: Defines guidelines for student religious freedom and school displays.
🔎 Need to Know
What rules cover students using the internet at school?
The Internet and Other Computer Networks Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Policy, along with the detailed Code of Conduct, outlines the terms, conditions, and rules for student use of all school-provided digital resources.