[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 25, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 25CFR36.10]

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                            TITLE 25--INDIANS
 
     CHAPTER I--BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 
PART 36--MINIMUM ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR THE BASIC EDUCATION OF INDIAN CHILDREN AND NATIONAL CRITERIA FOR DORMITORY SITUATIONS--Table of Contents
 
                    Subpart B--Educational Management
 
Sec. 36.10  Standard I--Philosophy and goals.


    (a) Each school shall develop a written mission statement and 
philosophy of education that addresses the accumulation of knowledge and 
development of skills, interests, appreciations, ideals, and attitudes 
within the school's total educational program. A statement of expected 
outcomes shall outline what the school is attempting to do to meet the 
needs and interests of its students and community in accordance with the 
school's mission statement and philosophy.
    (b) The statement of philosophy and goals shall be developed with 
the involvement of students, parents, lay citizens, school staff, and 
tribe(s) and shall be formally adopted by the local school board.
    (c) The philosophy and goals shall be reviewed annually and revised 
as necessary by each school.
    (d) A copy of the philosophy and goals shall be submitted to the 
Agency Superintendent for Education or Area Education Programs 
Administrator, as appropriate.
    (e) Informational provisions shall be developed in the form of a 
manual, handbook, brochure, or other written document(s) of the minimum 
academic standards of the school's programs and the basic rules and 
procedures of the school. The staff, students, and parents shall receive 
the written document or documents and have same explained to all who 
request explanation. The topics

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covered in the document(s) shall include but not be limited to the 
following:
    (1) Statement of philosophy and goals;
    (2) Description of how policies are developed and administered;
    (3) A brief explanation of curricular offerings;
    (4) A copy of student rights handbook;
    (5) Basic practices related to:
    (i) Grading system;
    (ii) Graduation requirements, if applicable;
    (iii) Attendance policies;
    (iv) Special programs at the school; and
    (v) Student activities available for students.

[50 FR 36816, Sept. 9, 1985, as amended at 59 FR 61765, Dec. 1, 1994]