Policies & Required Notices

Required school policies, ethical standards, and child protection reporting information for Lake Geneva Primary School.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Lake Geneva Primary School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Lake Geneva Primary School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, or other school-administered programs.

Lake Geneva Primary School is committed to serving a diverse community of learners. As a small, specialized K–5 program with an emphasis on outdoor experiential learning, hands-on instruction, and small-group teaching, we evaluate each applicant individually to determine whether our program is an appropriate educational fit.

While we strive to support a wide range of learners, Lake Geneva Primary School may not be able to accommodate students whose educational, medical, behavioral, or therapeutic needs require specialized services, one-on-one support, or clinical interventions beyond the scope of our current staffing, training, and facility resources.

Admission decisions are made in the best interest of the child and the overall learning community, based on our ability to reasonably support the student within our existing program structure.

Standards of Ethical Conduct

Adapted from the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida and Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida

Our school values the worth and dignity of every person, the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, acquisition of knowledge, and the nurture of democratic citizenship. Essential to the achievement of these standards are the freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of equal opportunity for all.
Our primary concern is the student and the development of the student’s potential. Employees will therefore strive for professional growth and will seek to exercise the best professional judgment and integrity.
Concern for the student requires that our instructional personnel:
Shall make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions harmful to learning and/or to the student’s mental and/or physical health and/or safety.
Shall not unreasonably restrain a student from independent action in pursuit of learning.
Shall not unreasonably deny a student access to diverse points of view.
Shall not intentionally suppress or distort subject matter relevant to a student’s academic program.
Shall not intentionally expose a student to unnecessary embarrassment or disparagement.
Shall not intentionally violate or deny a student’s legal rights.
Shall not harass or discriminate against any student on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, handicapping condition, sexual orientation, or social and family background and shall make reasonable effort to assure that each student is protected from harassment or discrimination.
Shall not exploit a relationship with a student for personal gain or advantage.
Shall keep in confidence personally identifiable information obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law.
Aware of the importance of maintaining the respect and confidence of colleagues, of students, of parents, and of the community, employees of our school must display the highest degree of ethical conduct. This commitment requires that our employees:
Shall maintain honesty in all professional dealings.
Shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, handicapping condition if otherwise qualified, or social and family background deny to a colleague professional benefits or advantages or participation in any professional organization.
Shall not interfere with a colleague’s exercise of political or civil rights and responsibilities. d. Shall not engage in harassment or discriminatory conduct which unreasonably interferes with an individual’s performance of professional or work responsibilities or with the orderly processes of education or which creates a hostile, intimidating, abusive, offensive, or oppressive environment; and, further, shall make reasonable effort to assure that each individual is protected from such harassment or discrimination.
Shall not make malicious or intentionally false statements about a colleague.

Training Requirement

All instructional personnel, educational support employees, and administrators are required as a condition of employment to complete training on these standards of ethical conduct.

Reporting Misconduct

All instructional personnel, educational support employees, and school administrators have an obligation to report misconduct by instructional personnel, educational support employees, and school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student. Examples of misconduct include obscene language, drug and alcohol use, disparaging comments, prejudice or bigotry, sexual innuendo, cheating or testing violations, physical aggression, and accepting or offering favors. Reports of misconduct of employees should be made to Nikki Oliver, Director, at nikki@lakegenevaprimary.com. Reports of misconduct committed by administrators should be made to April Roth, Camp Geneva Director, at april@voyageradventures.com.

Legally sufficient allegations of misconduct by Florida certified educators will be reported to the Office of Professional Practices Services. Policies and procedures for reporting misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student are posted in our lobby and on our website at www.lakegenevaprimary.com.

Reporting Child Abuse, Abandonment and Neglect

All employees and agents have an affirmative duty to report all actual or suspected cases of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Call 1-800-96-ABUSE or report online at: http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/report/.

Signs of Abuse & Neglect

Signs of Physical Abuse: The child may have unexplained bruises, welts, cuts, or other injuries; broken bones; or burns. A child experiencing physical abuse may seem withdrawn or depressed, seem afraid to go home or may run away, shy away from physical contact, be aggressive, or wear inappropriate clothing to hide injuries.

Signs of Sexual Abuse: The child may have torn, stained or bloody underwear, trouble walking or sitting, pain or itching in genital area, or a sexually transmitted disease. A child experiencing sexual abuse may have unusual knowledge of sex or act seductively, fear a particular person, seem withdrawn or depressed, gain or lose weight suddenly, shy away from physical contact, or run away from home.

Signs of Neglect: The child may have unattended medical needs, little or no supervision at home, poor hygiene, or appear underweight. A child experiencing neglect may be frequently tired or hungry, steal food, or appear overly needy for adult attention.

Patterns of Abuse: Serious abuse usually involves a combination of factors. While a single sign may not be significant, a pattern of physical or behavioral signs is a serious indicator and should be reported.

Liability Protections Any person, official, or institution participating in good faith in any act authorized or required by law, or reporting in good faith any instance of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect to the department or any law enforcement agency, shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability which might otherwise result by reason of such action. (F.S. 39.203)

Liability Protections

Any person, official, or institution participating in good faith in any act authorized or required by law, or reporting in good faith any instance of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect to the department or any law enforcement agency, shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability which might otherwise result by reason of such action. (F.S. 39.203)

An employer who discloses information about a former or current employee to a prospective employer of the former or current employee upon request of the prospective employer or of the former or current employee is immune from civil liability for such disclosure or its consequences unless it is shown by clear and convincing evidence that the information disclosed by the former or current employer was knowingly false or violated any civil right of the former or current employee protected under F.S. Chapter 760. (F.S. 768.095)

PRIVACY POLICIES

Website Privacy Policy

Camp Geneva, Little Explorers Preschool, and Lake Geneva Primary School (collectively referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) recognize the importance of protecting personal information and respecting the privacy of our students, families, staff, and website visitors.

This Privacy Notice describes the types of information we may collect from you, or that you may provide, when you visit our websites or interact with us electronically. By using our websites or submitting information to us, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Notice. If you do not agree, please do not submit personal information through our websites or online forms.

Collection of Personal Information

For purposes of this Privacy Notice, “Personal Information” means information that identifies or can reasonably be used to identify an individual. This may include, but is not limited to:

Name, mailing address, email address, and phone number
Information related to enrollment, attendance, or participation in our programs
Information related to parents, guardians, or household members
Student-related information necessary for educational services, safety, or scholarship administration

Personal Information is collected only when you voluntarily provide it to us.

How We Collect & Use Personal Information

You are not required to provide Personal Information to browse our websites or view general information. Personal Information is collected only when you choose to submit it, such as through:

Enrollment or interest forms
Program registration
Contact or inquiry forms
Scholarship-related documentation
Employment or volunteer applications

Information you provide is used solely for the purpose for which it was submitted, such as responding to an inquiry, processing enrollment, administering educational programs, or meeting regulatory and scholarship requirements.

If certain information is required to complete a specific process and is not provided, we may be unable to complete that request electronically.

Information From Service Providers

We may use trusted third-party service providers to support website functionality and analyze website usage. These services may collect limited technical information, such as browser type or website traffic patterns, to help us improve our online presence and user experience.

We do not permit service providers to use collected information for their own purposes.

Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade Personal Information. Information may be disclosed only:

As required by applicable state or federal law
To comply with scholarship program requirements (including FES, VPK, or ELC)
To protect the health, safety, or welfare of students or others
To respond to lawful requests from regulatory or government authorities

Access to Personal Information is limited to authorized personnel with a legitimate educational or administrative need.

Childrens’ Online Privacy

Our websites are intended for use by adults. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information directly from children under the age of 13 through our websites. If we become aware that information has been submitted directly by a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Student information is collected and maintained through parent or guardian submission and handled in accordance with applicable education and privacy requirements.

Links to Third Party Websites

Our websites may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those websites. We encourage users to review the privacy notices of any third-party sites they visit.

Data & Security Retention

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect Personal Information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Personal Information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose or to meet legal, regulatory, or scholarship program requirements.