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The Chattooga County Student/Parent

Handbook And

Discipline Code 2017-2018

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TableofContents

Section1:ContactInformation/SchoolCalendar Page:

SchoolCalendar 6

TestingCalendar 7

ChattoogaCountyBoardofEducation,BoardMemberContactInformation 8

SchoolBoardMeetings 8

SchoolContactInformation 9

MissionStatement 10

VisionStatement 10

Motto 10

Beliefs 10

SectionII:GeneralNotices

SchoolHours 11

WeaponsProhibited 11

InclementWeatherInformation 11

SchoolWebsites 12

NewsMediaCoverage,SchoolDistrict/SchoolPublicationsandWebsites 12

InternetAcceptableUseBoardPolicy 14

Visitor/SchoolGuestSign-InProcedures 15

GuidelinesforParentsVisitingSchoolDuringLunch 15

GuidelinesforClassroomObservationbyParents 15

PrivacyIssues,CameraPhones/Cameras/Recordersandotherelectronicdevices 16

SocialMedia 16

Alcohol/DrugAbuse 16

ChildAbuseorNeglect___________________________________________________________________17

ComplaintProcedures 17

NoticeofRightsofStudentsandParentsunderSection504 18

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Section504ProceduralSafeguards 19

SectionIII:SchoolEnrollment/StudentRecords

StudentEnrollmentRequirements 21

StudentEnrollmentAgeRequirements 21

SchoolReassignmentandStudentTransferOptions 21

ReleaseofStudentDirectoryInformation 21

MedicationPolicy 22

ParentsRight-To-KnowLetter 24

NotificationofRights:TheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct 25

NotificationofRights:ThePupilRightsAmendment 26

NotificationofRights:HealthInsurancePortabilityandAccountabilityAct 27

SectionIV:EducationalProgramGuidelines/Policies/Information

AbsencesandExcuses 30

Tardies/Check-Out 31

AttendancePolicy(CHSonly) 31

Make-UpWork 32

GradingSystem 32

GradePointAverage 33

ChattoogaHighSchoolCourseGradingPolicy 33

AcademicLetterRegularDiploma 33

StarStudent 33

HonorGraduates 33

AcademicTopTen 33

SenateBill289andHouseBill175(OnlineLearning) 34

EOCT“Test-Out”Option 34

TestSecurity 34

Post-SecondaryOption/JointEnrollment 35

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Promotion,Placement,andRetention 35

RequirementstogototheNextGrade 35

Non-NegotiablesforK-5 35

Mid-Term/ReportCardDates 45

AdvancedAcademicProgram 45

HealthResourceInstruction 46

Textbooks 46

SectionV:StudentSupportServices

BreakfastandLunchPrices 47

ChargingMeals 47

Free/ReducedLunchApplicationProcedure 48

StudentAccidentInsurance 48

SafeUsageofSchoolFacilities/Equipment 48

StudentActivityCodeofConduct 49

School-SponsoredClubs/Organizations 49

NoPass/NoParticipate 49

RetentionforAthleticPurposes 50

SportsEquity 50

Driver’sLicense/Learner’sPermit 51

GeorgiaWorkPermit 51

ResponsetoIntervention(RTI) 51

StudentSupportTeam(SST) 52

Counseling 52

SectionVI:StudentTransportation

SchoolBusSafety 53

SchoolBusRules 53

SchoolBusPasses 54

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SchoolBusVideoSurveillance 55

BusTardy 55

K-5thGradeBusdrop-off 55

Pick-up/Drop-offSafetyRules 55

BusViolations 55

BusDiscipline 55

Buses 56

DrivingaBus 56

SchoolBusDriverDrugTesting 56

EmergencyEvacuationProcedures 56

PoliceInvolvementwithUnrulyStudentsonBus 57

StudentParking 57

SectionVII:StudentInfractionsandDisciplineProcedures

Behaviors 58

Authority 59

Suspension/Expulsion 60

ChattoogaAcademy 61

CorporalPunishment 61

SchoolDressCode 62

TeacherAuthority 64

PlacementReviewProceduresforRemovingStudentsfromclass 64

AppointmentandFunctionofLocalPlacementReviewCommittee 65

TribunalHearingProcedures 66

StudentInfractions 67

GeorgiaBullyingLaw/BullyingPolicy 77

WeaponsPolicy 80

ViolationsReportedtoGeorgiaDept.ofEducation 81

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ChattoogaCountySchools2017-2018SchoolCalendar

• July31-August2,2017:Pre-Planning• August3,2017:FirstDayforStudents• September25,2017:TeacherWorkday• October2-6,2017:FallBreak• November20-24,2017:ThanksgivingHolidays• December11,2017:TeacherWorkDay• December18-January1,2018:ChristmasHolidays• January2,2018:StudentsReturn• February12-16,2018:Holiday/BadWeatherMake-upDays• March12,2018:TeacherWorkDay• April2-6,2018:SpringBreak• June1,2018:LastDayforStudents• June4-5,2018:PostPlanning

Mid-TermReports/ReportCardDates

• September1,2017:Mid-TermReports• August3,2017-September29,2017:1stNineWeeks(34days)• October13,2017:ReportCards• November10,2017:Mid-TermReports• October10-December15,2017:2NDNineWeeks(36days)• January5,2018:ReportCards• February2,2018:Mid-TermReports• January2-March16,2018:3rdNineWeeks(40days)• March23,2018:ReportCards• April27,2018:Mid-TermReports• March20-June1,2018:4thNineWeeks(40days)• June1,2018:ReportCards

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ChattoogaCountySchools2017-2018TestCalendar

• August7-25,2017:EOCMid-Month

• September5,2017-March23,2018:2017GAA(Main)

• September11-22,2017:EOCMid-Month

• October10-20,2017:EOCMid-Month

• October11,2017:PSATAdministration

• November6-17,2017:EOCMid-monthonline

• January16-26,2018:EOCMid-monthonline

• January16-March2,2018:ACCESS/ELLs

• February12-23,2018:EOCMid-monthonline

• March12-23,2018:EOCMid-monthonline

• May8-18,2018:GAMilestonesEOGMainAdmin

• May10,2018:APTesting:EnvironmentalScience

• May11,2018:GKIDSDue

• June4-5,2018:GAMilestoneEOGSummerRe-test

• TBD:GAMilestoneEOCSummerRe-test

SAT ACT

•Saturday,August26,2017 •Saturday,September9,2017•Saturday,October7,2017 •Saturday,October28,2017•Saturday,November4,2017 •Saturday,December9,2017•Saturday,December2,2017 •Saturday,February10,2018•Saturday,March10,2018 •Saturday,April14,2018•Saturday,May5,2018 •Saturday,June9,2018•Saturday,June2,2018 •Saturday,July14,2018

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ChattoogaCountyBoardofEducationTheChattoogaCountyBoardofEducationofficeislocatedat33MiddleSchoolRoad,Summerville,GA30747.Correspondencemaybesenttothesameaddress.Thetelephonenumberis(706)-857-3447;FAXnumberis(706)857-3440.ThepoliciesandproceduresoftheChattoogaCountyDistrictandotherimportantinformationmaybefoundonourwebsite,www.chattooga.k12.ga.us.SchoolBoardMeetingsTheBoardofEducationwillmeetonthe3rdThursdayofeachmonth.Theworksessionwillbeheldat6:00p.m.andtheregularboardmeetingwillbeheldat7:00p.m.ThemeetingwillbeheldattheChattoogaCountyEducationCenter,locatedat206PennSt.,Summerville,GA30747.AllmeetingsoftheBoardofEducationareopentothepublic.SchoolBoardMembersMr.EddieMassey—ChairmanoftheBoard Mr.JohnTurner—[email protected] [email protected]—Member Ms.AlmaLewis—[email protected] [email protected]—[email protected]

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ChattoogaCountySchools—ContactInformationChattoogaAcademy—989Highway114,Summerville,GA30747,Telephone:(706)857-2402,FAX:(706)857-7790Principal:BarryPeppers

ChattoogaHighSchool—989Highway114,Summerville,GA30747,Telephone:(706)857-2402,FAX:(706)857-7790Principal:JeffMartin AssistantPrincipal:BillyMartinAssistantPrincipal/CurriculumSpecialist:NancyEdwardsAssistantPrincipal/CTAEDirector:EmilyMobbsCounselor:BarbaraWallace Secretary:AmandaLarkinsAttendance:NancyWright Bookkeeper:WendyCordle

LeroyMasseyElem.School—403DotJohnsonDr,Summerville,GA30747,Phone:(706)857-6660,FAX:(706)857-5898Principal:BrianBeasley, AssistantPrincipal:PeggyHicksAssistantPrincipal:AnnaNichols Counselor:BethDunn Secretary:MelissaHughes&PennyLambert Bookkeeper:MistyBurdick

LyerlyElementarySchool—150OakhillRoad,Lyerly,GA30730,Telephone:(706)895-3323,FAX:(706)895-2848Principal:CharlesCooper Counselor:CourtneyDriskell Secretary:JaneHawkins Bookkeeper:SamanthaStephens

MenloElementarySchool—2430Highway337,Menlo,GA30731,Telephone:(706)862-2323,FAX:(706)862-2360 Principal:MarkPickle Counselor:CourtneyDriskellSecretary:AleshiaCrowe Bookkeeper:CherriElliott

SpecialEdDepartment—206PennStreet,Summerville,Georgia30747,Telephone:(706)822-9902,FAX:(706)822-9906Director:BethHall Secretary:SusanHenshawSchoolPsychologist:DebbieGarrett Secretary:AmyPriceSummervilleMiddleSchool—200MiddleSchoolRd,Summerville,GA30747,Phone:(706)857-2444,FAX:(706)857-7769 Principal:KevinMuskett, AssistantPrincipal:LeannLowry Counselor:KatherineHarris Secretary:BrittneySanfordBookkeeper:LisaPledger

SummervillePre-K—206PennStreet,Summerville,GA30747,Telephone:(706)857-3490,FAX:(706)857-5873Pre-KDirector:JudyMoneyTransportationDepartment—203PennStreet,Summerville,GA30747,Telephone:(706)857-3258TransportationDirector:MikeJarrettTechnologyDepartment—286MapleDrive,Summerville,Georgia30747,Telephone:(706)857-5323Director:PatrickClifton NetworkAdministrator:JimmyBenefieldTech:MikeBrownEnrollment/StudentRecordFacilitator:BeverlyBishop&JannieBurrage

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ChattoogaCountySchools:MissionStatementEnableallstudentstobecomeproductive,contributingcitizenswhocancommunicateeffectively,gatheranduseinformation,makeresponsibledecision,utilizetechnology,andadapttothechallengesofthefuture.

ChattoogaCountySchools:VisionStatementPreparestudentsforsuccessthrougharigorouseducationwithhighacademicstandardsinschoolswherestudentswanttolearn,parentswanttheirchildrentoattend,andteacherswanttoteach.

ChattoogaCountySchools:Motto

ChattoogaCountySchools:Beliefs1.Ourstudents,personnel,andparentsdeserveasafe,inviting,non-threateninglearningenvironmentwheretheyaretreatedwithdignityandrespectwithinanenvironmentthatpromotesstudentlearning.2.Teachers,administrators,parents,thecommunity,andstudentssharetheresponsibilityforacademicsuccess.3.Studentslearnbestwhentheyareactivelyengagedinthelearningprocess.4.Thecommitmenttocontinuousimprovementisimperativeifourschoolsaregoingtoenablestudentstobecomeconfident,self-directed,life-longlearners.5.Studentachievementshouldbetheprimaryfocusofalldecisionsimpactingtheworkoftheschool.

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SchoolHoursSchoolName StartTime EndTimeLeroyMasseyElem. 7:40a.m. 3:45p.m.MenloElem. 7:40a.m. 3:45p.m.LyerlyElem. 7:40a.m. 3:45p.m.SummervilleMiddle 7:40a.m. 3:45p.m.ChattoogaHigh 7:40a.m. 3:45p.m.ChattoogaAcademy 7:40a.m. 3:45p.m.

WeaponsProhibitedInkeepingwithChattoogaCountySchoolSystem’spriorityofprovidingasafeandsecureenvironmentforteachingandlearning,theschooldistrictstrictlyforbidsallemployees,parents/legalguardiansandvisitors,withexceptionoflawenforcementandotherpublicsafetyofficialsactingintheirofficialcapacity,topossess,carry,orhavewithintheircontrol,anyweaponorexplosivecompoundasdefinedbyGeorgiaLawO.C.G.A.16-11-127.1insideoforwithin1,000feetofanyschoolbuilding,administrativeorsupportfacility,onschoolgrounds,atschoolfunctionsoractivities,onschoolbusesorschoolvehicles,orwithinanyprivatelyownedvehicleparkedonanyschooldistrictproperty.GeorgiaLawO.C.G.A.16-11-127.1“Weapon”meansandincludeanypistol,revolver,oranyweapondesignedorintendedtopropelamissileofanykind,oranydirk,bowieknife,switchblade,ballisticknife,anyotherknifehavingabladeoftwoormoreinches,straight-edgerazor,razorblade,springstick,knuckles,whethermadeofmetal,thermoplastic,wood,orothersimilarmaterial;blackjack,anybat,club,orotherbludgeon-typeweapon,oranyflailinginstrumentconsistingoftwoormorerigidpartsconnectedinsuchamannerastoallowthemtoswingfreely,whichmaybeknownasnunchahka,nunchuck,nunchaku,shuriken,orfightingchain,oranydisc,ofwhateverconfiguration,havingatleasttwopointsorpointedbladeswhichisdesignedtobethrownorpropelledandwhichmaybeknownasathrowingstarororientaldart,oranyweaponoflikekind,andanystungunortaser.Anemployee,parent/legalguardian,orvisitorwhopossesses,carriesorhaswithintheircontrolanyweaponorexplosivecompoundmaybeinviolationofGeorgiaLawanduponinvestigation,mayfacecriminalprosecution.Employeesmayalsobesubjecttoanadministrativeinvestigationanddisciplinaryaction.

InclementWeatherInformationIfinclementweatherisapproachingourareaanditbecomesnecessarytocancelschool/closeschoolearly,theannouncementwillbemadeonallMetropolitanAtlantaandChattanoogaTVstations(ABC,CBS,NBC,andFOX)aswellasthefollowingradiostations:1180AMRadio,South107FM,and95.7FM.Additionally,schoolclosingswillbepostedontheschooldistrict’swebsite,atwww.chattooga.k12.ga.us.ChattoogaCountySchoolDistrictalsohasanautomatedcallingsystemthatthedistrictusestonotifyparents/guardiansofstudentattendance,announcementofschoolevents,

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inclementweather,schoolclosing,andemergencynotifications.Parents/guardianscansignupforthisservicetobenotifiedbythissystematyourstudent’sschool.Parentsareresponsibleformakingsuretheschoolhascorrectcontactinformation.Rulesforbustransportationandstudentdriversduringsevereweather:

• TORNADOWATCH:Principalwillmakedecisiononwhentoreleasestudents.• TORNADOWARNING:Principalwillnotreleasebusesandstudentdriversuntilthewarningis

liftedortheSuperintendentorhisdesigneegivespermission.• THUNDERSTORMS:Principalwillmakeadecisiononwhentoreleasestudents.

SchoolWebsitesEachschoolwithintheChattoogaCountySchoolDistricthasanindividualschoolwebsite.Valuableinformationaboutacademicprogress,schoolnews,contactinformation,upcomingschoolevents,andavarietyoftimely,usefulinformationcanbeaccessedateachofthesesites.Thesewebsitescanbeaccessthroughthedistrict’swebsiteatwww.chattooga.k12.ga.us.SeetheChattoogaCountyInternetAcceptableUsePolicyonpages14-15.PLANTOINFORMNotificationConstantonSchoolandSystemWebSites

TheSchoolDistrictmustprovidenotificationandinformationabouttheAMP-AsbestosManagementPlanandanyasbestos-relatedactivities.Under40CFR§763.93(g)(4),atleastonceeachschoolyear,theLEAmustnotifyinwritingparent,teacher,andemployeeorganizationsoftheavailabilityoftheAMPandmustincludeintheAMP,adescriptionofthestepstakentonotifysuchorganizations,andadatedcopyofthenotification.Intheabsenceofanysuchorganizationsforparents,teachers,oremployees,theLEAmustprovidewrittennoticetothatrelevantgroupoftheavailabilityoftheAMPandmustincludeintheAMPadescriptionofthestepstakentonotifysuchgroups,andadatedcopyofthenotification.Under40CFR§763.93€(10),theAMPmustincludeadescriptionofthestepstakentoinformworkersandbuildingoccupants,ortheirlegalguardians,aboutinspections,re-inspections,responseactions,andpost-responseactionactivities,includingperiodicre-inspectionandsurveillanceactivitiesthatareplannedorinprogress.Under40CFR§763.84©,theLEAmustinformthemabouttheseactivitiesatleastonceeachschoolyear.TheDigitalTechWorldhaschangedconsiderably;therefore,aconstantNotificationappearsontheSchoolSystemandLocalSchoolWebSite.

AstatementshouldbeplacedinStudentHandbooksindicatingthattheManagementPlancoveringAsbestosInformationisavailableintheSchoolorCentralOffice-BoardofEducationoftheSchoolSystem.Also,anoticeshouldbeplacedonabulletinboardorsuchintheStaffWorkRoomareaoftheLocalSchoolandSystemSite.

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ChattoogaCountySchoolDistrictAHERA“AnnualNotification”AvailableonSchoolSystemandSchoolWebSites

OnOctober22,1986,CongresspromulgatedtheAsbestosHazardEmergencyResponseAct(AHERA),PublicLaw99-519.AHERAmandatedthatEPAdevelopregulationstorespondtoasbestosinschools.OnOctober30,1987,EPApromulgatedtheAsbestos-ContainingMaterialsinSchoolsRule(hereinafterreferredtoastheAHERARule),40CFRPart763,SubpartE.Thisrulerequiresthatallofthenation’snonprofitelementaryandsecondaryschools,bothpublicandprivate,identifyandinspecttheirschoolbuildingsforbothfriableandnon-friableasbestos-containingbuildingmaterials(ACBM)anddevelopaplantoproperlyandsafelymanageanydiscoveredasbestosmaterialforeachbuilding.ThisDocumentandNoticeoffers“AnnualNotification”thattheChattoogaCountySchoolSystemseekstoupdatethe(AHERA)AsbestosManagementPlaninatimelymannerasrequiredbytheEnvironmentalProtectionAgencyunderFederalLaw,40CFR763,SubpartE,andindoingsowillmeetthisnotificationrequirementplusotheraspectsoftheAHERAProgram.TheManagementPlanforeachschoolsiteandbuildingsareavailableforreviewinthemainofficeofeachschoolaswellastheChattoogaCountyBoardofEducationandSchoolSystemCentralOffice.TheManagementPlanincludesatleastthefollowingforeachbuilding:buildingdiagrams,re-inspectionandassessmentdocuments,individualbuildingroomschedules,asbestoslocationdrawings,periodicsurveillanceupdates,maintenanceplanguidelines,awarenesstraining,testingresults;plusresponseandremovalactivities.TheChattoogaCountySchoolsLocalAHERADesignatedContactpersonisMr.JohnWorsham,DirectorandSupervisorofFacilitiesandMaintenance.HemaybecontactedforfurtherinformationifneededattheChattoogaCountyBoardofEducationCentralOfficeattheFollowingnumbers:Office:706-857-3447orMobile:706-346-6949.

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ChattoogaCountySchools:InternetAcceptableUse,BoardPolicy ItisthebeliefoftheChattoogaCountyBoardofEducationthattheuseoftelecommunications,includingtheInternet,ininstructionalprogramsisaneducationalstrategythatfacilitatescommunication,innovation,resourcesharing,andaccesstoinformation.UseoftheInternetmustbeinsupportofeducationandresearchandconsistentwiththeeducationalmission,goals,andobjectivesoftheschoolsystem.Thus,itistheintentionoftheChattoogaCountyBoardofEducationthatalltechnologyresourceswillbeusedinaccordancewithanyandallschoolsystempoliciesandprocedures,aswellaslocal,stateandfederallawsand/orguidelinesgoverningtheusageoftechnologyanditscomponentparts.Additionally,itisimpliedthatallstudentsandemployeesoftheChattoogaCountyBoardofEducationwillusetheprovidedtechnologyresourcessoasnottowastethem,abusethem,interferewithorcauseharmtootherindividuals,institutions,orcompanies.Internetaccessandelectronicmailisaprivilege,notaright.Allusersareexpectedtoactinaresponsiblemanner.AllcontentsandusageofelectronicmailshallbethepropertyoftheChattoogaCountyBoardofEducation.Tomaintainsystemintegrityandtoinsurethatthesystemisbeingusedresponsibly,theSystem-wideTechnologyStaffreservestherighttoreviewfilesandnetworkcommunications.

Internet-TermsandConditions

AcceptableUse-ThepurposeofprovidingInternetaccesstoemployeesandstudentsoftheChattoogaCountySchoolSystemistosupportresearchandeducationbyprovidingaccesstouniqueresourcesandtheopportunityforcollaborativework.TheuseofInternetAccessmustbeinsupportofeducationandresearchandconsistentwiththeeducationalobjectivesofourSystem.Transmissionofanymaterialinviolationofanyfederalorstateregulationisprohibited.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedtocopyrightedmaterial,threatening,pornographic,obscenematerialormaterialprotectedbytradesecret.Privileges-TheuseoftheInternetisaprivilege,notaright,andinappropriateusewillresultinacancellationofthoseprivileges.NetworkEtiquette-Usersareexpectedtoabidebythegenerallyacceptedrulesofnetworketiquette.Theseinclude(butarenotlimitedto)thefollowing:Bepolite.Donotbeabusiveinyourmessagestoothers.Useappropriatelanguage.Donotrevealyourpersonalhomeaddress,e-mailorpasswordorthephonenumbersandaddressesofstudentsorcolleagues.Notethatelectronicmail(e-mail)isnotguaranteedtobeprivate.Electronicmailshouldnotbeusedforbusiness,profitorexcessivepersonalcorrespondence.Donotusethenetworkinsuchawaythatwoulddisrupttheuseofthenetworkbyotherusers.Security-Securityonanycomputersystemisahighpriority,especiallywhenthesysteminvolvesmanyusers.Protectyourpasswordandpersonalinformation.

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Vandalism-Vandalismwillresultincancellationofprivileges,aswellasthepossibilityofotherdisciplinaryorlegalaction.Vandalismisdefinedasanymaliciousattempttoharmordestroydataofanotheruser,theInternet,ouraccessproviderorothernetworksthatareormaybeusedbyourprovider.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto,theuploadingorcreationofcomputerviruses.»AllInternetaccessusers,includingstudentsandemployees,mustsignanInternetUseAgreement.Studentuser'sInternetUseAgreementsmustalsobesignedbyaparentorguardian.

Thesmoothoperationofthenetworkreliesupontheproperconductoftheendusers.FailuretoabidebyBoardpolicyandadministrativeregulationsgoverninguseofthedistrict'ssystemmayresultinthesuspensionand/orrevocationofsystemaccess.Additionally,studentviolationsmayresultindisciplineuptoandincludingsuspensionorexpulsion.Staffviolationsmayalsoresultindisciplineuptoandincludingdismissal.

Visitor/SchoolGuestSign-InProceduresGeorgiaLawrequiresthatvisitors,withtheexceptionofstudents,schooldistrictemployees,lawenforcementofficersorotherpublicsafetyofficialsintheperformanceofanemergencycall,sign-inatthedesignatedlocationofanyschoolbuildingbetweentheofficialstartinganddismissaltimesandtoprovideareasonfortheirpresenceattheschool.Allvisitorsarerequiredtowearproperidentificationandremainintheareasdesignatedforthevisit.

Theschooladministratorordesigneeshallhavetheauthoritytoaskanyvisitortoexplaintheirpresenceintheschoolatanytimewhentheschoolinofficialsession.Anypersonwhodoesnothavelegitimateneedorcausetobeonthepremisesoronschoolpropertyand/orwhofailstosign-inatthedesignedlocationmaybeinviolationofGeorgiaLawanduponinvestigationmayfacecriminalprosecution.

GuidelinesforParentsVisitingSchoolsduringLunchTimesWhiletheparticipationofparentsatschoolisencouraged,itmaybecomenecessaryfromtimetotime,forindividualprincipalstolimittheaccessofparentsvisitingwiththeirchildduringlunchduetothetimeandspaceconstraints.

GuidelinesforClassroomObservationsbyParentsOnthoseoccasionalinstanceswhereparentalobservationintheclassroomisdeemedappropriate,thefollowingguidelinesshallbestrictlyadheredtoinorderthatthevisitnotinterferewiththeinstructionalprocess,norviolateprivacyrightsofotherstudentsintheclassroom:

• Observermustbeaparentoralegalguardianofthechildintheclasstobeobserved.Arequestforobservationshallbeapprovedinadvancebytheprincipal.

• Schedulingshalltakeplaceatleasttwenty-fourhourspriortothevisitandmustbedonewiththeconsentofbothprincipalandteacher.Theprincipalordesigneewillnotifytheparent.

• Iftwo-waymirrorsorclosecircuitTVisavailable,observationmustbedoneviathatmethod.

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• Maximumobservationtimeshallbeoneperiodor45minutes,whicheverismoreappropriatetotheschool’sschedule.

• Observationswillbelimitedtoonepersemesterperchild.• Undernocircumstancesistheretobeanyinteractionbetweentheobserverandanyoneinthe

classroom.• ExceptiontothispolicymustbegrantedbytheSuperintendentofSchoolsoradesigneein

responsetothespecificrequest.

PrivacyIssues,Phones/Cameras/Recorders&otherelectronicdevicesPossessionofcellularphones,walkie-talkies,electronicdevices,etc.,duringregularschoolhoursexceptthoseapprovedbytheschooladministrationorthosekeptincars,isprohibited.Inaddition,theprincipalmayauthorizetheuseofphones,MP3players,andotherelectricaldevicesontheschoolcampuswhentheydeemittobebeneficialtotheschoollearningenvironment.(Example:lunchroom,classroom,stadium,etc.)

Additionally,theChattoogaCountySchoolSystemwillnotberesponsibleforelectronicdevicesownedby,andbroughttoschoolby,students(iPods,cellphones,MP3players,etc.)

SocialMediaInappropriateuseofcommunicationtechnologies,including,butnotlimitedtoemail,cellphones,texting,stillphotograph,orvideomessages,instantmessaging,offensivepersonalwebsites,socialnetworkingsites,tosupportdeliberateandhostilebehaviorintendedtofrighten,harm,orembarrassstudentsand/orstaffoncampusoroffcampus,(ex:Facebook,Vine,Twitter,Instagram,etc.)isprohibited.

Ifsuchactionsaredisruptivetotheschool,thefollowingactionswillbetaken:

Consequence:SECONDARY(6-12)Grades

• Discretionoftheprincipal• Firstoffense:deviceisconfiscatedandreturnedtoparent/guardian• Secondoffense:deviceisconfiscatedandreturnedtoparent/guardian,plusinschool

suspensionofupto3daysmaybeimposed.• Thirdoffense:deviceisconfiscatedandreturnedtoparent/guardian,plusinschoolsuspension

ofupto5daysmaybeimposed.• Subsequentviolations:studentwillbedisciplinedaccordingto“NotFollowingDirections”.

Consequence:ELEMENTARY(PK-5)Grades

• Discretionoftheprincipal

Alcohol/DrugAbuseTheChattoogaCountyBoardofEducationrecognizestheuseofillicitdrugsandtheunlawfulpossessionanduseofalcoholiswrongandharmful,andwecanneitherapprovenorcondonethispractice.

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ChildAbuseorNeglectTheChattoogaCountyBoardofEducation,inrecognitionofthefactthatabusedandneglectedchildrenarelessabletoattendschoolregularlyandtoperformtotheirmaximumpotential,andinrecognitionofthelegalmandatewhichrequiresGeorgiaeducatorstoreportsuspectedchildabuseandneglecttotheappropriateauthorities,herewithestablishesaproceduralguidelinepolicyformakingsuspectedchildabuseandneglectreportswithinthelocalschoolsystem.Inthefulfillmentoftheintentofthispolicy,localandstatepersonnelshallobservethefollowingguidelines:

• Anychildunder18yearsofage,wherethereisreasonablecausetobelievethatsuspectedphysicalinjuryorinjuriesinflicteduponsaidchild,otherthanbyaccidentalmeans,byaparentorcaretaker,orhasbeenneglectedorexploitedbyparentorcaretaker,orhasbeensexuallyabused,shallbereportedtoachildwelfareagencyprovidingprotectiveserviceswherethechildlivesandhavingbeendesignatedtoChattoogaCountyDepartmentofFamilyandChildrenServicesbystatelawandtheGeorgiaDepartmentofHumanResources.

• AllschoolpersonnelhavingreasonablecausetobelievesuspectedchildabusehasoccurredwillreportsuchcasestotheSchoolCounselorand/orAdministrator.TheSchoolCounselororAdministratorwillimmediately,andnolaterthan24hoursfromthetimethereisreasonablecausetobelievesuspectedchildabusehasoccurred,reportitsfindings,totheChattoogaCountyDepartmentofFamilyandChildrenServices.

• TheSchoolSocialWorkershallbenotifiedbythedesignateddelegateofallreferralsofsuspectedchildabuseandneglect.

• Administrators,SchoolCounselors,orcertifieddesigneewillbetheschoolliaisonwiththeProtectiveServicesstaffofChattoogaCountyDepartmentofFamilyandChildrenServicesinrelationtothechild’sschooladjustmentandperformance.Ifthestudent’scasewasreferredtotheDepartmentofFamilyandChildrenServicesbysomeoneotherthanauthorizedschoolpersonnel,theinvestigatormustnothaveaccesstothestudent’sschoolrecordunlesstheAdministratororSchoolCounselorhasbeendirectedtodosobycourtorder,subpoena,orparentalpermission.

• Schoolsystempersonnelareprotectedbylawandareimmunefromliabilitywhensuspectedchildabuseisreportedingoodfaith.Thisreportingislegalundersection99.31(a)and99.36oftheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyActanddoesnotconstituteaviolationofitsolongasthefollowingfactorsaretakenintoaccount:

o Theseriousnessofthethreattothechild’shealthorsafety;o Theneedfortheinformationfromthechild’seducationrecordstoprotectthechild’s

healthorsafety;o Whethertheinformationisbeingdisclosedtopersonswhoareinapositiontodealwith

theemergency;oro Whethertimeisoftheessenceindealingwiththeemergency.

Allschoolpersonnelwhohavecontactwithstudentswillreceivetrainingintheidentificationandreportingofsuspectedchildabuseandneglectwithannualupdatesintheformofmemoranda,directives,orotherwritteninformation.

ComplaintProcedureTheParentComplaintProcedureandFormcanbelocatedontheChattoogaCountywebsite,www.chattooga.k12.ga.us,oracopycanbeobtainedatyourchild’sschool,ortheChattoogaCountyBoardofEducationoffice.

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NoticeofRightsofStudentsandParentsunderSection504Section504oftheRehabilitationActof1973,commonlyreferredtoas“Section504”,isanondiscriminationstatuteenactedbytheUnitedStatesCongress.ThepurposeofSection504istoprohibitdiscriminationandtoassurethatdisabledstudentshaveeducationsopportunitiesandbenefitsequaltothoseprovidedtonon-disabledstudents.FormoreinformationregardingSection504,orifyouhavequestionsorneedadditionalassistance,pleasecontactyourlocalsystem’sSection504Coordinatoratthefollowingaddress:

BethHall,206PennSt.,Summerville,GA30747,(706)822-9902,[email protected]

TheimplementingregulationsforSection504assetoutin34CFRPart104provideparentsand/orstudentswiththefollowingrights:

1.Yourchildhastherighttoanappropriateeducationdesignedtomeethis/herindividualeducationalneedsasadequatelyastheneedsofnon-disabledstudents.34CFR104.33.

2.Yourchildhastherighttofreeeducationalservicesexceptforthosefeesthatareimposedonnondisabledstudentsortheirparents.Insurersandsimilarthirdpartieswhoprovideservicesnotoperatedbyorprovidedbytherecipientarenotrelievedfromanotherwisevalidobligationtoprovideorpayforservicesprovidedtoadisabledstudent.34CFR104.33

3.Yourchildhasarighttoparticipateinaneducationalsetting(academicandnonacademic)withnondisabledstudentstothemaximumextentappropriatetohis/herneeds.34CFR104.34

4.Yourchildhasarighttofacilities,services,andactivitiesthatarecomparabletothoseprovidedfornon0disabledstudents.34CFR104.34

5.YourchildhasarighttoanevaluationpriortoaSection504determinationofeligibility.34CFR104.35

6.Youhavetherighttonotconsenttotheschoolsystem’srequesttoevaluateyourchild.34CFR104.35

7.Youhavetherighttoensurethatevaluationprocedures,whichmayincludetesting,conformtotherequirementsof34CFR104.35.

8.Youhavetherighttoensurethattheschoolsystemwillconsiderinformationfromavarietyofsourcesasappropriate,whichmayincludeaptitudeandachievementtests,grades,teacherrecommendationsandobservations,physicalconditions,socialorculturalbackground,medicalrecords,andparentalrecommendations.34CFR104.35

9.Youhavetherighttoensurethatplacementdecisionsaremadebyagroupofpersons,includingpersonsknowledgeableaboutyourchild,themeaningoftheevaluationdata,theplacementoptions,andthelegalrequirementsforleastrestrictiveenvironmentandcomparablefacilities.34CFR104.35

10.IfyourchildiseligibleunderSection504,yourchildhasarighttoperiodicreevaluations,includingpriortoanysubsequentsignificantchangeofplacement.34CFR104.35

11.Youhavetherighttonoticepriortoanyactionsbytheschoolsystemregardingtheidentification,evaluation,orplacementofyourchild.34CFR104.36

12.Youhavetherighttoexamineyourchild’seducationalrecords.34CFR104.36

13.Youhavetherighttoanimpartialhearingwithrespecttotheschoolsystem’sactionsregardingyourchild’sidentification,evaluation,oreducationalplacement,withopportunityforparentalparticipationinthehearingand

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representationbyanattorney.34CFR104.36.ChattoogaCountySchoolswillcontractwithMitchWilliams,retiredSpecialEducationDirector,astheimpartialhearingofficeronanasneededbasis.

14.Youhavetherighttoreceiveacopyofthisnoticeandacopyoftheschoolsystem’simpartialhearingprocedureuponrequest.34CFR104.36

15.Ifyoudisagreewiththedecisionoftheimpartialhearingofficer(schoolboardmembersandotherdistrictemployeesarenotconsideredimpartialhearingofficers),youhavearighttoareviewofthatdecisionaccordingtotheschoolsystem’simpartialhearingprocedure.34CFR104.36

16.Youhavetherightto,atanytime,fileacomplaintwiththeUnitedStatesDepartmentofEducation’sOfficeforCivilRights.

Section504ProceduralSafeguards1.Overview:Anystudentorparent/guardian(“grievant”)mayrequestanimpartialhearingduetotheschoolsystem’sactionsorinactionsregardingyourchild’sidentification,evaluation,oreducationalplacementunderSection504.Requestforanimpartialhearingmustbeinwritingtotheschoolsystem’sSection504Coordinator;however,agrievant’sfailuretorequestahearinginwritingdoesnotalleviatetheschoolsystem’sobligationtoprovideanimpartialhearingifthegrievantorallyrequestsanimpartialhearingthroughtheschoolsystem’sSection504Coordinator.Theschoolsystem’sSection504CoordinatorwillassistthegrievantincompletingthewrittenRequestforHearing.

2.HearingRequest:TheRequestforHearingmustinclude:

• NameofStudent• Addressoftheresidenceofstudent• Nameofschoolstudentisattending• Decisionthatisthesubjectofthehearing• Requestedreasonsforreview• Proposedremedysoughtbythegrievant• Nameandcontactinformationofgrievant

Within10businessdaysfromreceivingthegrievant’sRequestforHearing,theSection504CoordinatorwillacknowledgetheRequestforHearinginwritingandscheduleatimeandplaceforahearing.IfthewrittenRequestforHearingdoesnotcontainthenecessaryinformationnotedabove,theSection504Coordinatorwillinformthegrievantofthespecificinformationneededtocompletetherequest.AlltimelinesandprocesseswillbestayeduntiltheRequestforHearingcontainsthenecessaryinformationnotedabove.

3.Mediation:Theschoolsystemmayoffermediationtoresolvetheissuesdetailedbythegrievantinhis/herRequestforHearing.Mediationisvoluntaryandboththegrievantandtheschoolsystemmustagreetoparticipate.Thegrievantmayterminatethemediationatanytime.Ifthemediationisterminatedwithoutanagreement,theschoolsystemwillfollowtheproceduresforconductingandimpartialhearingwithoutanadditionalRequestforHearing.

4.HearingProcedures:

• TheSection504Coordinatorwillobtainanimpartialreviewofficialwhowillconductahearingwith45calendardaysfromthereceiptofthegrievant’sRequestforHearingunlessagreedtootherwisebythegrievantoracontinuanceisgrantedbytheimpartialreviewofficial.

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• Uponashowingofgoodcausebythegrievantorschoolsystem,theimpartialreviewofficial,athis/herdiscretion,maygrantacontinuanceandsetanewhearingdate.Therequestforacontinuancemustbeinwritingandcopiedtotheotherparty.

• Thegrievantwillhaveanopportunitytoexaminethechild’seducationalrecordspriortothehearing.

• Thegrievantwillhavetheopportunitytoberepresentedbylegalcounselathis/herownexpenseatthehearingandparticipate,speak,examinewitnesses,andpresentinformationatthehearing.Ifthegrievantistoberepresentedbylegalcounselatthehearing,he/shemustinformtheSection504Coordinatorofthatfactinwritingatleast10calendardayspriortothehearing.FailuretonotifytheSection504Coordinatorinwritingofrepresentationbylegalcounselshallconstitutegoodcauseforcontinuanceofthehearing.

• Thegrievantwillhavetheburdenofprovinganyclaimshe/shemayassert.Whenwarrantedbycircumstancesorlaw,theimpartialhearingofficermayrequiretherecipienttodefendits’position/decisionregardingtheclaims(i.e.,Arecipientshallplaceadisabledstudentintheregulareducationenvironmentoperatedbytherecipientunlessitisdemonstratedbytherecipientthattheeducationofthepersonintheregularenvironmentwiththeuseofsupplementaryaidsandservicescannotbeachievedsatisfactorily.34CFR104.34)Oneormorerepresentativesoftheschoolsystem,whomaybeanattorney,willattendthehearingtopresenttheevidenceandwitnesses,respondtothegrievanttestimonyandanswerquestionsposedbythereviewofficial.

• Theimpartialreviewofficialshallnothavethepowertosubpoenawitnesses,andthestrictrulesofevidenceshallnotapplytohearings.Theimpartialreviewofficialshallhavetheauthoritytoissuepre-hearinginstructions,whichmayincluderequiringthepartiestoexchangedocumentsandnamesofwitnessestobepresent.

• Theimpartialreviewofficialshalldeterminetheweighttobegivenanyevidencebasedonits’reliabilityandprobativevalue.

• Thehearingshallbeclosedtothepublic.• TheissuesofthehearingwillbelimitedtothoseraisedinthewrittenororalRequestfor

Hearing.• Witnesseswillbequestioneddirectlybythepartywhocallsthem.Cross-examinationof

witnesseswillbeallowed.Theimpartialreviewofficial,andhis/herdiscretion,mayallowfurtherexaminationofwitnessesoraskquestionsofthewitnesses.

• Testimonyshallberecordedbycourtreportingoraudiorecordingattheexpenseoftherecipient.Alldocumentationrelatedtothehearingshallberetainedbytherecipient.

• Unlessotherwiserequiredbylaw.Theimpartialreviewofficialshallupholdtheactionofschoolsystemunlessthegrievantcanprovethatapreponderanceoftheevidencesupportshis/herclaim.

• Failureofthegrievanttoappearatascheduledhearing,unlesspriornotificationofabsencewasprovidedandapprovedbytheimpartialreviewofficialorjustcauseisshown,shallconstituteawaiveroftherighttoapersonalappearancebeforetheimpartialreviewofficial.

5.Decision:Theimpartialreviewofficialshallissueawrittendeterminationwithin20calendardaysofthedatethehearingconcluded.Thedeterminationoftheimpartialreviewofficialshallnotincludeanymonetarydamagesortheawardofanyattorney’sfees.

6.Review:Ifnotsatisfiedwiththedecisionoftheimpartialreviewofficial,anypartymaypursueanyrightofreview,appeal,causeofaction,orclaimavailabletothemunderthelaworexistingstateorfederalrulesorregulations.

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StudentEnrollmentRequirements• StudentsmustresideinChattoogaCountywiththeirparent/guardianandmustregisterinthe

localschoolofresidence.• Studentsmustprovideproofofresidence.• Studentsmusthaveacertifiedcopyoftheirbirthcertificate.• StudentsmusthaveaCertificateofImmunization,DepartmentofHumanResourcesForm3231,

CertificateofEye,EarandDentalExamination,DepartmentofHumanResourcesForm3300• StudentsarerequestedtopresenttheirSocialSecurityCard

StudentEnrollmentAgeRequirements• StudentswhoarefiveyearsofageonorbeforeSeptember1areeligibleforentranceto

Kindergarten.• StudentswhoaresixyearsofageonorbeforeSeptember1areeligibleforentrancetofirst

grade.

SchoolReassignmentandStudentTransferOptionsParents/guardiansinterestedinschoolreassignmentshouldreviewthecurrentSchoolBoardPolicyregardingSchoolAssignment/Reassignment.TheschoolreassignmentpolicycanbefoundontheChattoogaCountyBoardofEducationwebsite,at:http://chattooga.schoolfusion.us/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=116486&sessionid=b60f8b642eecc8665a0160a099467d7b

TheAnnualSchoolChoiceParentNotificationLettermaybefoundhere:http://chattooga.schoolfusion.us/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/479906/File/Open%20Transfers%20For%20Students/FY17%20House%20Bill%20251%20Letter%20to%20Parents.pdf

TheAssignmentRequestFormcanbefoundat:http://chattooga.schoolfusion.us/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/479906/File/Open%20Transfers%20For%20Students/FY%2017%20HB%20251%20Transfer%20Request%20Form.pdf?sessionid=b60f8b642eecc8665a0160a099467d7b

ReleaseofStudentDirectoryInformationTheschooldistricthasdesignatedthefollowingstudent-basedinformationas“directoryinformation”undertheprovisionsoftheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyActof1974(FERPA),andmaydiscloseinformationuponrequestbyappropriateinstitutions/agencies:

• Student’sname• Student’saddress• Student’sphonenumber

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MedicationPolicyWhenpossible,weencourageyoutoscheduleyourchild’smedicationsothatitmaybegivenathomeunderyourdirectsupervision.However,werealizethisisnotalwayspossible.TheChattoogaCountySchoolSystemMedicationAuthorizationFormisavailableateachschoolandmustbecompletedbyeachstudent’sparent/guardianbeforemedicationisgiven.Aseparateformisnecessaryforeachmedicationrequest.

Allmedicationsotherthantheexceptionslistedinthispolicy,whetherprescriptionorover-the-counter,maybeadministeredonlyinaccordancewiththeguidelinessetforthbytheprincipalofeachschool.Allmedicationsmustbetakenbythestudent,parent/guardian,totheschoolofficeimmediatelyuponarrivaltoschoolandmustbeintheoriginalpharmaceuticalcontainers,clearlylabeledwiththenameofthestudent,nameofmedication,appropriatedosage,andtimefordosage.Anystudentpossessingprescriptionorover-the-countermedicationnotinaccordancewiththeseguidelineswillbeconsideredinviolationoftheChattoogaCountySchool’sdrugpolicyandshallbesubjecttothedisciplinesetforthinthestudentcodeofconductand/orthestudent/parenthandbook.

Astudentforwhomtheschoolhasonfilesupportingmedicaldocumentation,maycarryatalltimeswithparent/guardianpermission:inhalersforasthma,auto-injectableepinephrineforallergicreactionsandallnecessarysuppliesandequipmenttoperformmonitoringandtreatmentfunctionsauthorizedbythestudent’sdiabetesmedicalmanagementplan.Studentsauthorizedtoself-administersuchmedicationsshallbeinstructednottopermitanyotherstudenttohandle,possess,orotherwiseattempttousehis/hermedicationandshallbeinformedthatviolationsofsuchinstructionswillbedealtwithinaccordancewiththestudentcodeofconductand/orthestudent/parenthandbook.

Theschoolisnotresponsibleforsupplyingmedicationforstudents.

Inorderforthestudenttocarryandself-administersuchmedications,orinorderfortheschooltostoreandadministerthemedicationforthestudentswhoareunabletoself-administerbecauseofageoranyotherreason,parentsmustprovideawrittenstatementfromalicensedphysicianconfirmingthatthestudentisabletoself-administerthemedication,ifapplicable,andwrittenpermissionfromtheparentforthenurseordesignatedemployeetoconsultwiththedoctorregardinganyquestionsthatmayariseconcerningthemedication.Suchpermissionshallreleasetheschooldistrictanditsemployeesandagentsfromcivilliabilityforadministeringsuchmedicationtostudents,oriftheself-administeringstudentsuffersandadversereactionsasaresultofself-administrationofsuchmedication.Thetermsofthisparagraphmaybemetthroughastudent’sdiabetesmedicalmanagementplandevelopedandimplementedpursuanttostatelaw.

Parentsareencouragedtoprovideduplicatemedicationandsuppliestotheschoolintheeventastudentisunabletoself-administerorfailstobringtheirmedicationorequipmenttoschool.

Nursesorotherschoolemployeesareauthorizedtoadministerauto-i=injectableepinephrine,ifavailable,toastudentwhoishavinganactualorperceivedanaphylacticadverse(allergic)reaction,regardlessofwhetherthestudenthasaprescriptionforepinephrine.Suchpersonsalsoareauthorizedtoadministerlevalbuterolsulfate,inavailable,toastudentinperceivedrespiratorydistress,regardlessofwhetherthestudenthasaprescriptionoflevalbuterolsulfate.Anyschoolemployeewhoingoodfaithadministersorchoosenottoadministersuchmedicationtoastudentinsuchcircumstancesshallbeimmunefromcivilliability.

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Nursesorotherschoolemployeesareauthorizedtoadministerinhalers,ifavailable,toanystudentwhoishavinganactualorperceivedissuewithshortnessofbreath,asthma,orrespiratoryfunctionregardlessofwhetherthestudenthasaprescriptionforsuchinhalers.Anyschoolemployeewhoingoodadministersorchoosesnottoadministeranyinhalerstoastudentinsuchcircumstancesshallbeimmunefromcivilliability.

Allmedicationsmustbepickedupattheendoftheschoolyear;anymedicationsnotpickedupbytheendoftheschoolyearwillbedisposedof.

Thedisciplinarycodeprescribessevereconsequencesforuseorpossessionofmedicationsunlessusedincompliancewithschoolguidelines.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto,counterfeit(lookalike)drugs.

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ChattoogaCountySchools33MiddleSchoolRoad

Summerville,Georgia30747706-857-3447

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RighttoKnowProfessionalQualificationsofTeachersandParaprofessionals

Date:July25,2017DearParents,IncompliancewiththerequirementsoftheEveryStudentSucceedsAct,theChattoogaCountySchoolSystemwouldliketoinformyouthatyoumayrequestinformationabouttheprofessionalqualificationsofyourstudent’steacher(s)and/orparaprofessional(s).Thefollowinginformationmayberequested:

• Whetherthestudent’steacher:o HasmetStatequalificationandlicensingcriteriaforthegradelevelsandsubjectareasin

whichtheteacherprovidesinstruction;o IsteachingunderemergencyorotherprovisionalstatusthroughwhichState

qualificationorlicensingcriteriahavebeenwaived;ando Isteachersinthefieldofdisciplineofthecertificationoftheteacher

• Whetherthechildisprovidedservicesbyparaprofessionalsand,ifso,theirqualifications.Ifyouwishtorequestinformationconcerningyourchild’steacher’sand/orparaprofessional’squalifications,pleasecontacttheChattoogaCountyDistrictOfficeat706-857-3447.Sincerely,JaredHosmerAssistantSuperintendentChattoogaCountySchools

Mr. Jimmy Lenderman, Superintendent Mr. Jared Hosmer, Assistant Superintendent Mr. Mike Martin, Title I Director Ms. Beth Hall, Special Education Director

Board Members Mr. Charles E. Massey, Chairman

Mr. Larry Weesner, Vice-Chairman Ms. Alma Lewis

Mr. John Turner Mr. John Agnew Mr. John Agnew

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NotificationofRights:TheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyActTheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)affordparentsandstudentsover18yearsofage(“eligiblestudents”)certainrightswithrespecttothestudent’seducationrecords.Theserightsare:

1.Therighttoinspectandreviewthestudent’seducationrecordswithin45daysofthedaytheschoolreceivesarequestforaccess.Parentsoreligiblestudentsshouldsubmittotheschoolprincipal(orappropriateschoolofficial)writtenrequestthatidentifiestherecord(s)theywishtoinspect.Theschoolofficialwillmakearrangementsforaccessandnotifytheparentofeligiblestudentofthetimeandplacewheretherecordsmaybeinspected.

2.Therighttorequesttheamendmentofthestudent’seducationrecordsthattheparentoreligiblestudentsbelievetobeinaccurate.Parentsoreligiblestudentsmayasktheschooltoamendarecordthattheybelieveisinaccurate.Theyshouldwritetheschoolprincipal(orappropriateschoolofficial),clearlyidentifythepartoftherecordtheywantchanged,andspecifywhyitisinaccurate.Iftheschooldecidesnottoamendtherecordasrequestedbytheparentoreligiblestudent,theschoolwillnotifytheparentoreligiblestudentofthedecisionandadvisethemoftheirrighttoahearingregardingtherequestforamendment.Additionalinformationregardingthehearingprocedureswillbeprovidedtotheparentoreligiblestudentwhennotifiedoftherighttoahearing.

3.Therighttoconsenttodisclosuresofpersonallyidentifiableinformationcontainedinthestudent’seducationrecords,excepttotheextentthatFERPAauthorizesdisclosurewithoutconsent.Oneexception,whichpermitsdisclosurewithoutconsent,isdisclosuretoschoolofficialswithlegitimateeducationalinterests.Aschoolofficialisapersonemployedbytheschoolasanadministrator,supervisor,instructor,orsupportstaffmember(includinghealthormedicalstaffandlawenforcementunitpersonnel),apersonservingontheSchoolBoard,apersonorcompanywithwhomtheschoolhascontractedtoperformaspecialtask(suchasanattorney,auditor,medicalconsultant,ortherapist),oraparentorstudentservingonanofficialcommitteesuchasadisciplinaryorgrievancecommittee,orassistinganotherschoolofficialinperforminghis/hertasks.Aschoolofficialhasalegitimateeducationalinterestiftheofficialneedstoreviewaneducationrecordinordertofulfillhis/herprofessionalresponsibility.

Uponrequest,theschooldiscloseseducationrecordswithoutconsenttoofficialsofanotherschooldistrictinwhichastudentseeksorintendstoenroll.

4.TherighttofileacomplaintwiththeU.S.DepartmentofEducation,concerningallegedfailuresbytheSchoolDistricttocomplywiththerequirementsofFERPA.ThenameandaddressoftheofficethatadministersFERPAis:

FamilyPolicyComplianceOffice:U.S.DepartmentofEducation,400MarylandAve.SW.,Washington,DC.20202-4605

5.ObtainacopyofthepolicythattheBoardofEducationhasadoptedregardingaccesstostudentrecords.CopiesofthispolicymaybeobtainedbycontactingthecentralofficeoftheBoardofEducationat33MiddleSchoolRd.,Summerville,GA30747,orcall(706)857-3447.

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Notes:

• TheTeenandAdultDrivingResponsibilityAct(40-5-22)requiresallGeorgiaschooldistrictstoreportstudents,age15-17,foundinviolationofattendanceand/ordisciplinestandardsestablishedwithinthatcode,totheGeorgiaDepartmentofDriverSafety(DDS).

• Schoolofficialsreservetherighttocomplywithcourtordersrequestingstudentrecordinformation,orprovidelawenforcementagencies/officialswithappropriatestudentrecordswhentheimmediatesafety/welfareofstudentsorstaffarejeopardized.

NotificationofRights:ThePupilRightsAmendment

PPRAaffordsparentsandstudentswhoare18oremancipatedminors(“eligiblestudents”)certainrightsregardingourconductofsurveys,collectionanduseofinformationformarketingpurposes,andcertainphysicalexams.Theseincludetherightto:

• Consentbeforestudentsarerequiredtosubmitasurveythatconcernsoneormoreofthefollowingprotectedareas(“protectedinformationsurvey”)ifthesurveyisfundedinwhole,orpart,byaprogramoftheU.S.DepartmentofEducation

o Politicalaffiliationsorbeliefsofthestudentorstudent’sparent;

o Mentalorpsychologicalproblemsofthestudentorstudent’sfamily;

o Sexbehaviororattitudes;

o Illegal,anti-social,self-incriminating,ordemeaningbehavior;

o Criticalappraisalsofotherswithwhomrespondentshaveclosefamilyrelationships;

o Legallyrecognizedprivilegedrelationships,suchaswithlawyers,doctors,orministers;

o Religiouspractices,affiliations,orbeliefsofthestudentorparents,or;

o Income,otherthanasrequiredbylawtodetermineprogrameligibility.

• Receivenoticeandanopportunityforstudenttoopt-outof:

o Anyotherprotectedinformationsurvey,regardlessoffunding;

o Anynon-emergency,invasivephysicalexamorscreeningrequiredasaconditionofattendance,administeredbytheschooloritsagent,andnotnecessarytoprotecttheimmediatehealthandsafetyofastudent,exceptforhearing,vision,orscoliosisscreenings,oranyphysicalexamorscreeningpermittedorrequiredunderstatelaw;and

o Activitiesinvolvingcollection,disclosure,oruseofpersonalinformationobtainedfromstudentsformarketingortosellorotherwisedistributetheinformationtoothers.

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• Inspect,uponrequestandbeforeadministrationoruse:

o Protectedinformationsurveysofstudents;

o Instrumentsusedtocollectpersonalinformationfromstudentsforanyoftheabovemarketing,sales,orotherdistributionpurposes;and

o Instructionalmaterialusedaspartoftheeducationalcurriculum.

Theserightstransferfromtheparentsofastudentwhois18yearsoldoranemancipatedminorunderstatelaw.

ThisnoticeshallserveasCCSD’spolicyrelativetostudentprivacyintheadministrationofprotectedinformationsurveysandthecollection,disclosure,oruseofpersonalinformationformarketing,sales,orotherdistributionpurposes.CCSDwilldirectlynotifyparentsofthesepoliciesatleastannuallyatthestartofeachschoolyearandafteranysubstantivechanges.CCSDwillalsodirectlynotify,suchasthroughU.S.mailoremail,parentsofstudentswhoarescheduledtoparticipateinthespecificactivitiesorsurveysnotedbelowandwillprovideanopportunityfortheparenttoopt-outhis/herchildfromparticipationofthespecificactivityorsurvey.CCSDwillmakethenotificationtoparentsatthebeginningoftheschoolyearifthedistricthasidentifiedthespecificorapproximatedateoftheactivitiesorsurveysatthattime.Forsurveysandactivitiesscheduledaftertheschoolyearstarts,parentswillbeprovidedreasonablenotificationoftheplannedactivitiesandsurveyslistedbelowandareprovidedanopportunitytoopt-outtheirchildfromsuchactivitiesandsurveys.Parentswillalsobeprovidedanopportunitytoreviewanypertinentsurveys.Followingisalistofthespecificactivitiesandsurveyscoveredunderthisrequirement:

• Collection,disclosure,oruseofpersonalinformationformarketing,sales,orotherdistribution

• Administrationofanyprotectedinformationsurveynotfundedinwhole,orpart,byED.

• Anynon-emergency,invasivephysicalexaminationorscreeningasdescribedabove.

Parentswhobelievetheirrightshavebeenviolatedmayfileacomplaintwith:FamilyPolicyComplianceOffice,U.S.DepartmentofEducation,400MarylandAve.S.W.,Washington,DC20202-5901

NoticeofRights:HealthInsurancePortabilityandAccountabilityAct(HIPAA)

(A)Thisnoticedescribeshowmedicalinformationaboutyoumaybeusedanddisclosedandhowyoucangetaccesstothisinformation.Pleasereviewitcarefully.

TheSchoolDistrict isrequiredbytheprivacyregulations issuedundertheHealthInsurancePortabilityandAccountabilityActof1996(HIPAA)tomaintaintheprivacyofProtectedHealthInformationandtoprovide our students, parents, and employees with notice of our legal duties and privacy practicesconcerning ProtectedHealth Information. In the event applicable law, other thanHIPAA, prohibits ormaterially limitsourusesanddisclosuresofProtectedHealth Information,as set forthbelow,wewillrestrict our uses or disclosure of your Protected Health Information in accordance with the more

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stringentstandard.Weare requiredtoabidebythetermsofthisNoticesolongasitremainsineffect.WereservetherighttochangethetermsofthisNoticeofPrivacyPracticesasnecessaryandtomakethenewNoticeeffectiveforallProtectedHealthInformationmaintainedbytheDistrict.IntheeventtheDistrictchangesanyofitspolicieswithrespecttoprivacyorthisNoticeofPrivacyPractices,suchchangeshallbereflectedinsubsequentannualDistrictpublications.

ProtectedHealthInformation(“PHI”)meansindividuallyidentifiablehealthinformation,asdefinedbyHIPAA,thatiscreatedorreceivedbytheSchoolDistrictandthatrelatestothepast,present,orfuturephysicalormentalhealthorconditionofanindividual;theprovisionofhealthcaretoanindividual;orthepast,present,orfuturepaymentfortheprovisionofhealthcaretoanindividual;andthatidentifiestheindividualorforwhichthereisareasonablebasistobelievetheinformationcanbeusedtoidentifytheindividual.PHIincludesinformationofpersonslivingordeceased.

(B)UsesanddisclosuresofyourProtectedHealthInformation:thefollowingcategoriesdescribedifferentwaysthatweuseanddisclosePHI.

YourAuthorization– Exceptasoutlinedbelow,wewillnotuseordiscloseyourPHIunlessyouhavesigned a form authorizing the use or disclosure. You have the right to revoke that authorization inwritingexcepttotheextentthatwehavetakenaction inrelianceupontheauthorizationorthattheauthorizationwasobtainedasaconditionofobtaining insurance,andwehavetheright,underotherlaw,tocontestaclaimunderthepolicyorthepolicyitself.

Uses and Disclosures for Payment –Wemaymake requests, uses, and disclosures of your PHI asnecessaryforpaymentpurposes.UsesandDisclosuresforHealthCareOperations – WemayuseanddiscloseyourPHIasnecessaryforourhealthcareoperations.

FamilyandFriends Involved inYourCare – If youareavailableanddonotobject,wemaydiscloseyourPHItoyourfamily,friends,andotherswhoareinvolvedinyourcareorpaymentofaclaim.Ifyouareunavailableorincapacitatedandwedeterminethatalimiteddisclosureisinyourbestinterest,wemaysharelimitedPHIwithsuchindividuals.

Business Associates – Certain aspects and components of our services are performed throughcontractswithoutsidepersonsororganizations.AttimesitmaybenecessaryforustoprovidecertainofyourPHItooneormoreoftheseoutsidepersonsororganizations.

OtherUsesandDisclosures – WemaymakecertainotherusesanddisclosuresofyourPHIwithoutyourauthorization.

• WemayuseordiscloseyourPHIforanypurposerequiredbylaw.Forexample,theSchoolDistrictmayberequiredbylawtouseordiscloseyourPHItorespondtoacourtorder.

• WemaydiscloseyourPHIforpublichealthactivities,suchasreportingofdisease,injury,birthanddeath,andforpublichealthinvestigations.

• WemaydiscloseyourPHItotheproperauthoritiesifwesuspectchildabuseorneglect;wemayalsodiscloseyourPHIifwebelieveyoutobeavictimofabuse,neglect,ordomesticviolence.

• WemaydiscloseyourPHIifauthorizedbylawtoagovernmentoversightagency(e.g.,astateinsurancedepartment)conductingaudits,investigations,orcivilorcriminalproceedings.

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• WemaydiscloseyourPHIinthecourseofajudicialoradministrativeproceeding(e.g.,torespondtoasubpoenaordiscoveryrequest).

• WemaydiscloseyourPHItotheproperauthoritiesforlawenforcementpurposes.• WemaydiscloseyourPHItocoroners,medicalexaminers,and/orfuneraldirectorsconsistentwith

law.• WemayuseordiscloseyourPHIforcadaverorgan,eyeortissuedonation.• WemayuseordiscloseyourPHIforresearchpurposes,butonlyaspermittedbylaw.• WemayuseordisclosePHItoavertaseriousthreattohealthorsafety.• WemayuseordiscloseyourPHIifyouareamemberofthemilitaryasrequiredbyarmedforces

services,and• WemaydiscloseyourPHItoworkers’compensationagenciesforyourworkers’compensation

benefitdetermination.• Wewill,ifrequiredbylaw,releaseyourPHItotheSecretaryoftheDepartmentofHealthand

HumanServicesforenforcementofHIPAA.

(C) RIGHTSTHATYOUHAVE

AccesstoYourPHI – Youhavetherighttocopyand/orinspectcertainofyourPHIthatwemaintain.CertainrequestsforaccesstoyourPHImustbeinwriting,muststatethatyouwantaccesstoyourPHIandmustbe signedby youor your representative (e.g., requests formedical recordsprovided tousdirectlyfromyourhealthcareprovider).

AmendmentstoYourPHI – YouhavetherighttorequestthatthePHIthatwemaintainaboutyoubeamended or corrected.We are not obligated tomake all requested amendments butwill give eachrequestcarefulconsideration.Tobeconsidered,youramendmentrequestmustbeinwriting,mustbesigned by you or your representative, and must state the reasons for the amendment/correctionrequest.

Accounting for Disclosures of Your PHI – You have the right to receive an accounting of certaindisclosuresmadebyusofyourPHI.Tobeconsidered,youraccountingrequestsmustbeinwritingandsignedbyyouoryourrepresentative.Thefirstaccountinginany12-monthperiodisfree;however,wemaychargeyouafeeforeachsubsequentaccountingyourequestwithinthesame12-monthperiod.

RestrictionsonUseandDisclosureofYourPHI – YouhavetherighttorequestrestrictionsoncertainofourusesanddisclosuresofyourPHIforinsurancepaymentofhealthcareoperations,disclosuresmadetopersonsinvolvedinyourcare,anddisclosuresfordisasterreliefpurposes.Yourrequestmustdescribeindetailtherestrictionyouarerequesting.HIPAAdoesnotrequireustoagreetoyourrequestbutwewillaccommodatereasonablerequestswhenappropriate.Weretaintherighttoterminateanagreed-torestriction ifwebelieve such termination is appropriate. In the event of a terminationby us,wewillnotifyyouofsuchtermination.Youalsohavetherighttoterminate,inwritingororally,anyagreed-torestriction.

RequestforConfidentialCommunications – YouhavetherighttorequestthatcommunicationsregardingyourPHIbemadebyalternativemeansoratalternativelocations.Wearerequiredtoaccommodatereasonablerequestsifyouinformusthatdisclosureofallorpartofyourinformation

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couldplaceyouindanger.Requestsforconfidentialcommunicationsmustbeinwriting,signedbyyouoryourrepresentative,andsenttotheschooldistrictattheaddressbelow.RighttoaCopyoftheNotice–YouhavetherighttoapapercopyoftheNoticeofPrivacyPracticesuponrequestbycontactingtheSchoolDistrictatthetelephonenumberoraddressbelow.Complaints–Ifyoubelieveyourprivacyrightshavebeenviolated,youcanfileacomplaintinwritingtoChattoogaCountyBoardofEducation,33MiddleSchoolRoad,Summerville,GA30747.YoumayalsofileacomplaintinwritingwiththeSecretaryoftheU.S.DepartmentofHealthandHumanServicesinWashington,D.C.,within180daysofaviolationofyourrights.Therewillbenoretaliationforfilingacomplaint.

ABSENCESANDEXCUSESAstudentshallnotbeabsentfromschoolorfromanyclassorduringotherrequiredschoolhoursexceptforillnessorotherprovidentialcause,unlesswithwrittenpermissionoftheteacher,principal,orotherdulyauthorizedschoolofficial.Nostudentshallencourage,urgeorcounselotherstudentstoviolatethispolicy.

ExcusedAbsences:Aspermittedunderstate lawandStateBoardofEducationpolicies,studentsmaybeexcusedlawfullyforthefollowingreasons:personalillness,seriousillnessordeathinthefamily,specialandrecognizedreligious holidays observed by one’s faith, absence asmandated by order of governmental agencies,conditions rendering school attendance impossible or hazardous to one’s health or safety andregisteringtovoteorvoting,foraperiodnottoexceedoneday.Additionally,anystudentwhoseparentorguardianisintheU.S.ArmedForces/NationalGuard,andsaidparentorguardianhasbeencalledtodutyfor,orisonleavefrom,anoverseasdeploymenttoacombatzoneorcombatsupportposting,shallbegranteduptofiveexcusedabsencesperschoolyear,fortheday(s)missedfromschooltovisitwiththeparentorlegalguardianpriortosuchdeploymentorduringsuchleave.

Requirements/TimeLimitsforStudentExcuses:Excusesforstudentabsenceswillbefurnishedtotheschoolinwritingonthedaythestudentreturnstoschool,andwillbeevaluatedbytheprincipaloradesigneetodetermine if theabsence isexcusedorunexcused. Forpurposesofaccuraterecord-keepingandstudentaccountability,allabsencesmustberesolvedwithinthreeschoolsdaysofthestudent’sreturntoschool—excusesreceivedafterthattimelimitwillnotbeconsideredunlessthePrincipaldeemsextenuatingcircumstancesexist.

Truancy:

Studentswithfiveunexcusedabsenceswillbereferredtotheschoolsocialworkerforatruancymeetingat the school to sign an attendance contract. If there are any unexcused absences after signing thecontractthemattermaybepursuedineitherJuvenileorMagistrateCourt.

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Anystudent16,orolder,whoisabsentunlawfullyeither10consecutivedaysor40totaldays,maybedroppedfromtheattendancerecords.Theprincipalhasthediscretionofenteringorreenteringinthepresentgradingperiodanystudent16,orolder,whohasfailedtoattendforunlawfulreasons.

Hospital/HomeboundServices:

If major sickness or injury occurs and absenteeism is lengthy, the student may receive credit byinstruction through application to the hospital/homebound program. Parents/guardians of studentsneedingtheseservicesmustcontactthePrincipal.

AttendanceCredits:

Students shall be countedpresentwhen theyare in attendanceat school for at leastonehalf of theinstructionalday,attendingaschool-orSchoolDistrict-sponsoredfieldtrip,orservingaspagesoftheGeorgiaGeneralAssembly.

Tardinessand/orearlycheck-outs:

Anyunexcused tardy (arriving toschool/classbeyond thepostedschool start-time)orearlycheck-out(leavingschool/classbeforethepostedschoolend-time)cannegatively impactastudent’sattendancerecordandjeopardizehis/heroverallachievementduetolostinstructionaltime.

Due to the impact of absences, tardiness and early check-outs, our schools have developedinterventions that would reduce the amount of lost instructional time due to unexcused reasons.Parents and students should know that excuses for school tardiness and/or early checkouts aregovernedby thesameState-established rules regarding schoolabsences.These rulesare listed in theprevioussectiondealingwith“AbsencesandExcuses.”

Beforeastudentcanbechecked-outearly,thepersonmustbeonthecheck-outlistandshowproperidentification.

NOCHECKOUTSATANYSCHOOLPAST3:00PM

ATTENDANCEPOLICY(HIGHSCHOOLONLY):

Anystudenthavingsevenormoreexcused,approvedorunexcusedabsencesinasemester-lengthclassor fourteen ormore excused, approved or unexcused absences in a year-length classwill receive nocredit forthatclassunlessawaiver isgrantedbytheAttendanceCommittee.However,studentsshallnotbedeniedcreditforacourseiftheyhavesevenormoreexcusedabsencesinasemester-lengthclassorfourteenormoreexcusedabsencesinayear-lengthclasswhenthefollowingconditionsaremet:(1)theabsencesarevalidatedasexcused, (2)makeupwork issatisfactorilycompleted,and(3)apassinggrade has been earned for course work during the semester. Eligibility for credit will be restored ifrecommendedbytheAttendanceCommittee.Theprincipalhasthefinaldecisiononthismatter.

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TheAttendanceCommittee is a standing committee composedof five (5)membersappointedby theprincipal and chaired by an administrator. The chair shall vote only in case of a tie. On the seventhabsence,awaiverhearingwillbescheduledbytheschoolattherequestofthestudentorparent.For purposes of accurate record-keeping and student accountability, all absences must be rectifiedwithinthreeschooldaysofthestudent’sreturntoschool.ExcusesreceivedafterthattimelimitwillnotbeconsideredunlessthePrincipaldeemsextenuatingcircumstancesexist.

MAKE-UPWORK:

It is the expectation of the Chattooga County Board of Education that all work missed due to anyabsencewillbemade-up.Someworkbyitsverynatureis impossibletomake-upandmaynecessitatealternativeassignments.Theprincipalordesigneewillbethefinalauthorityindeterminingalternativeassignments.

The responsibility for arranging to complete work missed is to be assumed by the student andparent/guardian in conjunction with the teacher. Make-up work is to be completed at the timespecifiedbytheteacher/principal.Thetimelimitisnottoexceedten(10)schooldays.Exceptionswillbedecidedby theparent/guardian, student, teacherandprincipal,with theprincipalhaving the finaldecision.

GRADINGSYSTEM:

Kindergarten:

TheprimarypurposeofGKIDSistoprovideongoingdiagnosticinformationaboutkindergartenstudents’developingskills inEnglishLanguageArts,Math,Science,SocialStudies,Personal/SocialDevelopment,and Approaches to Learning. GKIDS will also provide a summary of student performance in EnglishLanguageArtsandMathematicsattheendofthekindergartenschoolyear.GKIDSshouldserveasoneindicator of first grade readiness. GKIDSwill serve both a formative and summative role in assessingkindergartenstudents.

Grades1st-12th:

• 90-100(A)• 80-89(B)• 70-79(C)• Below70(F)

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GRADEPOINTAVERAGE(GPA):TheGradePointAveragesummarizeseachstudent’sacademicperformanceinhighschool.GPAisusedin determining eligibility for numerous awards, activities and college applications. Extra points areawardedforcompletingadvancedcourses.CHATTOOGAHIGHSCHOOLCOURSEGRADINGPOLICY

Honors,advancedplacement,andcollegelevelcourseswillreceiveextrapointsonthefinalaverageforin-houseclassrankingonlyaccordingtothescalebelow:

Honors–3points;AdvancedPlacement–5points;DualEnrollment/College–7points

ACADEMICLETTERSREGULARDIPLOMA

CHSstudentsin10ththrough12thgrades,whomaintainanaverageof90withnofinalgradebelowan88 for the previous school year and no grade below an 88 for the 27weeks of the current yearwillreceive an honor letter or bar. Freshman who have no grade below an 88 for the 27 weeks of thecurrentyearandhaveanaverageof90willreceiveanhonorletter.

STARSTUDENT

SeniorswhowishtobeconsideredfornominationfortheStudent/TeacherRecognition(STAR)Programshouldbeginpreparationsearly.TheSTARstudentmusthavethehighestSATscoreandbe inthetop10% of their class academically. The deadline for receiving the final SAT scoresmust be prior to theDecemberadministrationofthetestinthesenioryear,andnomineesareusuallychosenbytheendofJanuary.Pleasecheckwiththeguidancecounselorsforexactdatesanddetailsthatapplytothisyear.

HONORGRADUATES

• Honorgraduateswillbedeterminedbygradesbeginningwiththeninthgradeandendingattheendofthe27weeksinthe12thgrade.Thestudenthavingthehighestaveragewilldeliverthevaledictory address. To be considered as an honor graduate a student must have grades onrecordforatleast7semestersandcarryafullacademiccourseload.

• Onlythosegradesearned ingrades9,10,11,and12willbeused indeterminingrank inclassandhonorgraduates. Ifstudentstransfer fromotherschools,allpreviousgradesearnedmustbefromahighschoolaccreditedbySACSoranequivalentregionalaccreditingagency.

• Averageswill be determined by adding all grades on record and dividing by total number ofgrades.

• The student receiving thehighestacademicaveragewillbedeclared firsthonorgraduateandwilldeliverthevaledictoryaddress.Thestudentreceivingthesecondhighestacademicaveragewill be declared the second honor graduate and will deliver the salutatory address atgraduation. A studentmust be enrolled at Chattooga High for one full semester prior to theselection.

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• Incaseofatie,nostudentwillreceivesuperiorrank.Theywillbeco-valedictoriansorco-salutatorians.Divisionswillbecarriedtothenearestonehundredth.

• Allstudentshavinganaverageof90orabovewillmakeupthehonorgroupofthegraduatingclass.Itcannotbe89.99.Ithastobe90.00orabove.

• Allsenioraverageswillbefiguredbythecounselorsandcheckedbyseniorsponsors,andtheprincipal.

• Thegradeconversionfromlettergradestonumbergradeswillbedeterminedasfollowsforthetransferstudent:A-95,B-85,C-75,D-65,F-55,ifnoexplanationwasoffered.

ACADEMICTOPTENEachspringtheAcademicTopTenwillbeannouncedineachgradelevel.AnyregulareducationCHSstudentscarryingafullloadwillbeconsideredforthishonor.Forstudentsingrade9,thecalculationsarebasedonanaverageofallgradesfromthe27weekgradingperiodofthecurrentschoolyear.Thecalculationsforgrades10-12willincludealltranscriptgradesaveragedequallywiththe27weekgradesfromthecurrentschoolyear.

SenateBill289andHouseBill175(OnlineLearning)InJuly2012,SenateBill289passedallowingstudentsopportunitiestotakeonlinecourses.Thislegislationdoesnotrequireanonlinecoursetograduate,butprovidesanonlinelearningoptionshouldyourstudentoryouchoosethisoption.Inaddition,HouseBill175passedestablishingaclearinghouseforstakeholderstofindonlinecoursesandonlinecourseprovidersinthestateofGeorgia.Ifyouwouldliketohavefurtherinformationregardingthesebills,pleasecontactyourschoolcounselor.

EOCT“Test-Out”OptionAsprovidedforinamendmentstoStateBoardofEducationRule160-5-1-.15(awardingunitsofcreditandacceptanceoftransfercreditand/orgrades)adoptedbytheBoardinApril2013,theopportunityexistsforstudentsto“test-out”ofanycourseforwhichthereisanassociatedEOCTandearncreditforthecoursethroughthatprocess.

TestsecurityTheChattoogaCountySchoolSystemunderstandstheimportanceofhavingahighqualitystudenttestingprogram.EachschoolTestCoordinatorprovidesregulartrainingforschooltestexaminersaccordingtothesystemproceduresandtheGeorgiaDepartmentofEducationregulations.Atalltimeswhensecuretestingmaterialsareinusefortesting,theyarestoredinasecured,lockedroomandonlyschooladministratorshavekeyedaccess.Yourschool’sPrincipalandSchoolTestCoordinatorcarefullymonitorallstatetestingtoensureproceduresarefollowed.Formoreinformationonsystemtestsecurityprocedures,andconsequences,pleasecontactMr.JaredHosmer,AssistantSuperintendentatjhosmer@chattooga.k12.ga.usorcall706-859-3050.

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Post–secondaryoptionsandjointenrollmentThesetwoprogramsareopentohighschoolstudentswhoareatleast16yearsofageandwhoareclassifiedasajuniororaseniorinaGeorgiaPublicHighSchool.Underthisprogram,studentscanreceivecredittowardhigh schoolgraduationandcollegecreditatthesametime.Therearepre-requisitestobeingadmittedtothisprogram.QuestionsshouldbedirectedtotheGuidanceOffice.

Promotion,placementandretentionTheBoardofEducationofChattoogaCountyacknowledgesthattheawardingofgradesandalldecisionsrelativetopromotion,placementandretentionareseriousresponsibilities.Promotion,PlacementandRetentionPolicy(IHE)outlinesappropriatepupilprogressionandprovidesadditionalinformationbaseduponStateBoardofEducation(SBOE)requirements.Thepolicy,whichisavailableontheChattoogaCountySchoolSystemwebsite,definespromotion,placementandretentionforallgrades,K-12.LocalBoardpolicystatesthatpromotionofastudentingrades3,5or8tothenextgradewillbedeterminedbytheachievementlevelontheGeorgiaMilestonesTestoralternativeassessmentinstrumentsintheabsenceofinreadingand/ormathematicsandmeetinglocalpromotionstandardsandcriteria.

Requirementstogotothenextgrade:ChattoogaCountySchoolshavedevelopedNon-NegotiablesforKindergartenthroughfifthgrade.TheNon-Negotiablesarelistedbelowbygradelevel.Thiswillbeginwiththe2017-2018schoolyeartohelpdetermineplacement,promotion,orretentionofstudents.KindergartenNon-NegotiablesAcademicskillsstudentswillneedtodemonstratemasterybytheendofKindergarten,inordertobepreparedforGrade1:EnglishLanguageArts/Reading

• Recognizeallupperandlowercaselettersofthealphabet• Writeatleast36upperandlowercaseletters• Producelettersoundsforallconsonantsandlong/shortforfivemajorvowels(a,e,i,o,u)• BlendandreadC-V-Cwords(consonant-vowel-consonant)• Readsightwords:DolchPre-Primerlistand26wordsfromtheDolchPrimerlist(all–out)• StudentmusthavepassedlevelCbenchmark(Fountas&Pinnell/ReadingAtoZ)• Writeacompletesentencetonarrateasingleeventcorrectly.

Mathematics

• Countto100.• Recognizeandwriteallnumbers0-20.

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• Knowshapes:square,circle,triangle,rectangle.• Addandsubtractwithin10;fluentlywithin5.

KindergartenSightWordListPre-PrimerDolchList(40words)a make and meaway mybig notblue onecan play come red down runfind saidfor see funny thego threehelp tohere twoI upin weis whereit yellowjump youlittle lookPrimerDolchList(26words)all did mustam do neware eat noat four nowate get onbe good outblack havebrown hebut intocame likeGrade1Non-NegotiablesAcademicskillsstudentswillneedtodemonstratemasterybytheendofGrade1,inordertobepreparedforGrade2:

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EnglishLanguageArts/Reading

• StudentmustbereadingataLexileLevelofatleast190.(Meta-Metrics-GaDOE)• Fluency:50-60wordsperminute• Readsightwords:DolchPrimerlist(please–yes)and1stGradeDolchSightWordlist.• Createasimplesentencewithorganizationandcohesionusingcapitallettersandend

punctuation• Useconventionalspellingforwordswithcommonspellingpatternsandspelluntaughtwords

phoneticallyMathematics

• Addandsubtractwithin20;fluentlyaddwithin10.• Readandwritenumeralsto100indifferentforms.• Countby2’s,5’s,and10’swithin100.• Tellandwritetimeinhours(analoganddigital).• Distinguishbetweendefiningandnon-definingattributesofshapes.• Identify,labelandrelatefractions(halvesandfourths)asequalpartsofawholeusingpictures

andmodels.

Grade1SightWordList

PrimerDolchList(26Words)

please they willpretty this with

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ran too yesride undersaw wantsay wasshe wellso wentsoon whatthat whitethere who

1stGradeDolchList(41words)

after her roundagain him somean his stopany how takeas just thankask know themby let thencould live thinkevery may walkfly of werefrom old whengive oncegoing openhad overhas put Grade 2 Non-Negotiables AcademicskillsstudentswillneedtodemonstratemasterybytheendofGrade2,inordertobepreparedforGrade3:

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• StudentmustbereadingataLexilelevelofatleast420.(Meta-Metrics-GaDOE)• Fluency:90–120WPM• SightWords:Read46sightwordsfromthe2ndGradeDolchWordlist• Readandcomprehendliterature,stories,andpoetry(ongradelevel)• Writeaparagraphwithmainideaandsupportingdetails.• Usecorrectpunctuationandcapitalization.

Mathematics

• Add/subtractwithin1000;fluentlywithin100withregrouping.• Placevalueandnumbersenseto100.• Telltimetothenearest5minutes.• Readandwritenumeralsto1000indifferentforms.• Createarrayswithuptofiverowsandfivecolumns(foundationformultiplication).• Countby5’s,10’s,and100’swithin1000.• Identify,labelandrelatefractions(halves,fourthsandthirds)asequalpartsofawholeusing

picturesandmodels.• Identifythreedimensionalfigureswithspecifiedattributes:triangles,quadrilaterals,pentagon,

hexagonandcube.• Measurelengthsofanobjectwithdifferentunitsofmeasurement.

Grade2SightWordList2ndGradeDolchList(46words)

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always oraround pullbecause readbeen rightbefore singbest sitboth sleepbuy tellcall theircold thesedoes thosedon’t uponfast usfirst usefive veryfound washgave whichgoes why green wishits workmade wouldmany writeoff yourGrade3Non-NegotiablesAcademicskillsstudentswillneedtodemonstratemasterybytheendofGrade3,inordertobepreparedforGrade4:

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• StudentmustbereadingataLexilelevelofatleast520.(Meta-Metrics-GaDOE)• Fluency:100-140WPM• SightWords:Read3rdGradeDolchSightWordlistof41words.• Knowandunderstandhowtoindentaparagraphandusemargins• Producedifferenttypesofwritingwithanintroduction,body,andclosing,thatincludesamain

ideaandsupportingdetailsanduseofdialogue• Demonstrateconsistentlyinthewritingprocesstheuseofcorrectpunctuationand

capitalization• Applygradelevelphonicsandwordanalysisskillsindecodingunknownwords

Mathematics

• Placevalueto1000;includingdecimalstothehundredthplace.• Roundandcomparenumberstothetensandhundreds.• Fluentlyaddandsubtractwithregroupingwithin1000.• Knowtimewithinaminuteandelapsedtimewithinaminute.• Computetheperimeterandareaofarectangleusingformulas.• Recognizequadrilaterals(rhombus,rectanglesandsquares)withspecificandsharedattributes• Createandreadpicturegraphsandscalebargraphs.• Multiplyanddividewithin100;demonstratefluencywithmultiplicationfacts0,1,2,5,and10.• Measurewithinbothcustomaryandmetricsystems.• Recognizeandexplainequivalentfractionswithdenominatorstwo(2),four(4),three(3)andsix

(6).Grade3SightWordList3rdGradeDolchList(41Words)

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about laughbetter lightbring longcarry muchclean myselfcut neverdone onlydraw owndrink pickeight sevenfall shallfar showfull sixgot smallgrow starthold tenhot todayhurt togetherif trykeep warmkindGrade4Non-NegotiablesAcademicskillsstudentswillneedtodemonstratemasterybytheendofGrade4,inordertobepreparedforGrade5:

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EnglishLanguageArts/Reading• StudentmustbereadingataLexilelevelofatleast740.(Meta-Metrics-GaDOE)• Fluency:120-160WPM• Readandcomprehendgradelevelappropriatestories,dramas,andpoetry.• Producedifferenttypesofwritingwithanintroduction,bodyandclosing;producewritingwitha

mainideaandsupportingdetailsthatareclearandcoherent.Mathematics

• Knowplacevaluethroughmillions.• Addandsubtractdecimalstothehundredthplace;comparetwodecimals.• Applytheformulaforareaandperimeterinwordproblems.• Usetheprincipleofequivalentfractionstorecognizeandgenerateequivalentfractions.• Comparefractionswithunlikedenominators.• Addandsubtractfractionsusingmodels.• Multiplyanddividemulti-digitnumbersbyonedigitwholenumbers;includingremainderswith

division.• Fluentwithmultiplicationfacts0-9.

Grade5Non-NegotiablesAcademicskillsstudentswillneedtodemonstratemasterybytheendofGrade5,inordertobepreparedforGrade6:

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• StudentmustbereadingataLexilelevelofatleast830.(Meta-Metrics-GaDOE)• Fluency:Read180WPM• Readandcomprehendgradelevelliteraturefrominformationaltexts,dramasandpoetry.• Produceclearandcoherentwritinginwhichthedevelopmentandorganizationareappropriate

totaskandpurpose.• Summarizewrittentextorinformationpresentedindiversemediaformats.

Mathematics

• Identifyplacevaluefrommillionsthroughthousandths(numbernamesandrounding).• Add,subtract,multiply,dividedecimalstohundredths.• Convertlarger/smallerunitsofmeasurewithinthesamemeasurementunit.• Addandsubtractfractionsandmixednumberswithunlikedenominators(withanswersin

simplestform).• Generateanumberorshapepatternthatfollowsagivenrule.• Deriveandapplytheformulatofindthevolumeofrectangularprismsandirregularshapes

madeofrectangularprisms.• Multiplyanddividefractionsusingmodels.• Graphandinterpretpointsandorderedpairsonacoordinateplane.• Writeandsolveexpressionscontainingparentheses,brackets,andbraces.

Ninththroughtwelfthgraderequirementstogotonextgrade:

• Sophomore:5creditsand1English• Junior:10credits,2English,1Math• Senior:17hours,3English,2math,2science,and2socialstudies

End-of-Term/ReportCardDates:

Mid-Term EndofTerm ReportCardDay TotalDaysinTermSeptember1,2017 September29,2017 October13,2017 34

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November10,2017 December15,2017 January5,2018 36February2,2018 March16,2018 March23,2018 40April27,2018 June1,2018 June1,2018 40

• Thesedatesaresubjecttochangeduetodaysmissedasaresultofschoolclosings.• ElementarySchools:End-of-Yearreportcardswillbesenthomethelastdayofschool• Middle/HighSchools:End-of-Yearreportcardswillbeavailabletopickupwithinoneweekof

thelastdayofschool.

AdvancedAcademicPrograms:StudentsintheChattoogaCountySchoolSystembecomeeligibleforgiftededucationprogramservicesbasedonthecriteriaprovidedinStateBoardofEducationRule160-4-2-.38.Amultiple-criteriaassessmentprocessisprovidedintheareasofmentalability(intelligence),achievement,motivationandcreativity.TheproceduresforreferralandassessmentandthespecificinstrumentsusedtodetermineeligibilityareincludedintheChattoogaCountySchoolSystemAdvancedAcademicPrograms/GiftedEducationAdministrativeManualortheSchoolDistrict’sWebsite.StudentswhoscoreatthebaseleveloftheStateBoardofEducation(SBOE)eligibilitycriteriaondistrict-widenorm-referencedmentalabilityandachievementtestsareautomaticallyreferredforfurtherassessmenttodetermineeligibilityforgiftededucationservices.Teachers,counselors,administrators,parents,guardians,peers,thestudentorotherindividualswithknowledgeofthestudent’sabilitiesmayalsoreferastudentforconsideration.StudentswhoareeligiblebystateguidelinesinanotherGeorgiaschooldistrictareautomaticallyeligibleforgiftededucationservicesupontransfer(withappropriatedocumentation)toChattoogaCountyPublicSchools.AnystudenteligibleforgiftededucationservicesinaschoolsystemoutsideofGeorgiamustbereferredassessedandplacedusingGeorgiaSBOEguidelines.EligibleelementaryschoolstudentsareservedthroughClusterGroupingandResourceClassModels.IdentifiedgiftedstudentsareservedthroughClusterGroupingatleasttwosegmentsperdayinanotherwiseheterogeneousclassroom,ratherthandispersedamongalloftheroomsatthatgradelevel.Differentiatedinstruction,studentassessmentandflexiblegroupingallowhighlymotivatedand/orhighachievingnon-giftedeligiblestudentstoparticipateintheseadvancedcurriculumopportunities.ElementaryschoolstudentsmeetingthegiftededucationeligibilitycriteriaareservedthroughtheResourceClassModelapproximately2to5segmentsperweek.Thecontentandpacingisdifferentiatedtothedegreethattheactivitiesareclearlynotappropriateformoretypicalstudentsatthatgradelevel.Thecurriculumisbuiltuponanacademiccontentfoundation,centeredoninterdisciplinaryenrichmentactivities.TheResourceClassfocusesintheareasofadvancedresearchskillsandmethods,in-depthlearningofself-selectedtopics,creativethinkingandproblem-solvingskillswithavarietyofcomplextopics,higherorderandcriticalthinking skills,andadvancedcommunicationskills,encouragingtheuseofnewtechniques,materialsandformatsinthedevelopmentofproductsthatwillbesharedwithrealaudiences.

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Middleschoolstudentswhomeetgiftedeligibilityareservedbyacertifiedteacherofthegiftedandtalentedthroughadvancedcontentand/orresourceintheareasofLanguageArts,Literature,Math,Science,and/orSocialStudies.HighschoolstudentswhomeetgiftedeligibilityhaveAdvancedAcademicProgramopportunitiesthroughthefollowingidentifiedclasses/courses:HonorsClasses,AdvancedPlacement(AP)CoursesandMoveonWhenReady(MOWR)intheareasofLiterature,Science,SocialStudies,andMath.Thecontent,pacing,processskillsemphasisandexpectationofstudentoutcomesinanadvancedcoursedifferfromthecoursetypicalstudentsatthatgradelevelwouldtakeinthespecificcontentarea.Middleandhighschoolstudentswhoarenotidentifiedasgifted-eligiblebutdemonstrateexceptionalability,achievement,motivationorinterestinaparticularcontentareamaybeincludedinAdvancedContentClasses,HonorsClasses,APCoursesandMOWRbaseduponschool-levelcriteriaandguidelines.AstudentwhoisofficiallyplacedintheK-12GiftedEducationProgramwillcontinuetoreceivegiftedprogrammingservices,providedthestudentmeetsthefollowingcontinuationcriteria:Thestudentmaintainssatisfactoryperformanceintheregularand/orgiftedclassrooms,indicatedbyanon-weightedgradeofatleast70.Intheeventthatthestudentdoesnotmeetthecontinuationcriteria,stepswillbetakentoreviewthestudent’sgiftedservices,determineaprobationaryperiodofatleastonesemesterandprovideanAcademicImprovementPlan(AIP).Thestudent,parent(s),giftedprogramteacherandotherteacher(s)involvedwillbeinvitedtoattendafinalreviewbeforeservicesarewithdrawn.

HealthResourceInstruction:

Georgia law requires that sex education andAIDS prevention instruction is a part of the curriculum.Abstinence, or saying no to sexual involvement,will be stressed. Parents have the right provided inO.C.G.A.20-2-143,whichstates,“Anyparentorlegalguardianofachildtowhomthecourseofstudyset forth in this code section is to be taught shall have the right to elect, inwriting, that such childshouldnotreceivesuchcourseofstudy.”

TextbooksOnce textbooks and instructional materials paid for by public funds are issued to a student, theresponsibility for the return of these materials to the school for further use shall be the totalresponsibilityofthestudentandhis/herparents/guardians.

Whentextbooks,librarybooksorotherinstructionalresourcematerialsarenotreturnedtotheschoolin a form suitable for continued use, it shall be the responsibility of the student and his/her

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parents/guardians toreimbursetheChattoogaCountySchoolDistrict for the full replacementcostofthetextbook,librarybookorotherinstructionalmaterials.

Incasesinvolvingdamagedbooksormaterials,suchmaterialsshallbecomethepropertyofthestudentandhis/herparents/guardiansonce replacement funds are receivedby the school. Studentswhodonotpayforbooksissuedtothemwhichhavebeenlostordamagedshallnotbeissuedadditionalbooksormaterialsorreceivegradereportsordiplomasuntiltheirdebtsareaccountedfor.

Breakfast/LunchPrices

School Meal Student-RegularPrice

Student-ReducedPrice

AdultStaff Visitors(Adults/Child)

Elementary Breakfast $0.90 $0.30 $2.05 $2.30

Elementary Lunch $1.80 $0.40 $3.15 $3.80

Middle/High Breakfast $0.90 $0.30 $2.05 $2.30

Middle/High Lunch $1.95 $0.40 $3.15 $3.80

ChargingofMeals

Allcafeteriashavecomputerizedcashieringwithpre-paymentability.Weencouragepre-paymentsforthe student’s convenience. Parents may check student balances and make payments onwww.mypaymentsplus.com.

Elementary andMiddle School: Limited charges are allowed for emergency situations. However, ifchargesarenotpaidandbecomeexcessive,noticeswillbesenthome.Whenchargesreach$25.00,thePrincipalordesigneewill contactparent. Ifasuccessful resolution isnotmet theadministrationmaymake a referral to school social worker, serve an emergency meal of milk and sandwich, or seekreimbursementthroughanylegalmeans.

Middle and High School: Students are not allowed to charge meals. Each school may establishemergencyproceduresasneeded.

Freeandreducedlunchapplicationprocedure

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• Everystudentreceivesafreeandreducedlunchapplicationonthefirstdayofeachschoolyearoronthefirstdayofhis/herenrollmentinthissystem.

• Aftertheapplicationiscompleted,itshouldbesubmittedtothelunchroommanager.(Note:Ifa family has more than one child in the school system, only one application needs to besubmitted.)

• ThemanagerwillsendtheapplicationtotheFoodServiceDepartmentattheCentralOffice.• TheFoodServiceDepartmentwillcomputetheapplicationforapproval.Aletterwillbesentto

the lunchroommanager indicating the child’s free or reducedmeal status. Themanagerwillgivethislettertothechildtotakehometohis/herparent/guardian.

• Studentswhoareeligibleforfreeorreducedpricelunchesarealsoeligibleforfreeorreducedpricedbreakfasts.

• Freeand reduced lunchapplicationsarevalid forone school yearonly.Applicationsmustbefilledouteachyear thechild isenrolled inour system.However, studentswho received freeand reducedmeals the previous year may continue eligibility for up to 30 days of the newschoolyearwhileacurrentapplicationisbeingprocessed.

Thechildisresponsibleforpayingforanymealshe/sheeatsuntilhis/herapplicationhasbeenfilledout,turnedin,andapproved.

StudentAccidentInsurance

SchoolAccident Insurance is offered through the SchoolDistrict to students. Several insuranceplansare available toprovideprotection againstmedical expenses resulting fromaccidental injury to yourchild.Enrollmentmaterialsaresenthomewithstudentsatthebeginningofeachschoolyear.

Safeusageofschoolfacilities/equipment

It is imperative that any student, parent, or community member using school facilities and/orequipment, whether it be for recreational or educational purposes, do so in a responsible and safemannerandunderappropriatesupervision.School facilitiesand/orequipmentarenottobeusedforany purpose other than for what they are designed. This applies to any and all playgrounds,gymnasiums, auditoriums, kitchens, stadiums, fieldhouses,outdooreducation classrooms, stairwells,orotherareas,whichmaybeaccessiblebefore,during,orafterschoolhours.

Studentactivitycodeofconduct

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Each school that offers the opportunity for extracurricular/interscholastic activitieswill implement aStudentActivityCodeofConductwhichwillincludeanexplanationoftheRulesofConduct,MethodsofEnforcementandDispositionsofinfractions.Eachcodewillincludeasaminimumthefollowing:

• Acommitmenttoestablishingandpromotingapositiveimageoftheprogram,theschoolandtheschoolsystem.

• Theexpectationofsportsmanlikeconductfromparticipants.• Theexpectationthatstudentswillnotbeinvolvedincriminalactsoractsofmoralturpitude.• Theestablishmentofteam/activityrules.

The Student Activity Code of Conduct can be found on-line in the Chattooga County Principals’HandbookunderSection7.1,StudentInformation,AthleticandActivitiesHandbook.

Extracurricular activities are a privilege, not a right. Failure to complywill result in dismissal fromclub.

School-sponsoredclubsandorganizations

Schools are responsible for annually notifying parents regarding all school-sponsored clubs andorganizations. While this notification may be done through the school’s Websites, schools willdetermine themost appropriate vehicle for this notification.Additionally, parentsmustbe given theopportunitytowithholdparticipationoftheirstudentsinall,orselected,clubsviawrittennotificationtotheschoolfortheirstudenttooptoutofparticipationinanyclubororganization.

Extracurricular activities are a privilege, not a right. Failure to complywill result in dismissal fromclub.

Nopass/noparticipate

(a) GRADES 6-8: COMPETITIVE INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES are defined as any school-sponsoredprograms involving competition between individuals or groups representing two or more schools.Cheerleadingisincludedinthisdefinition.Studentsparticipatingincompetitiveinterscholasticactivitiesshall be enrolled fulltime during the grading period of participation and pass five (5) subjects in thesemester immediately preceding participation. Board Policy IHE states that eligibility for competitiveinterscholasticactivities ingrades6-8,asdefined in theGeorgiaBoardofEducationRule160-5-1-10,cannotbemetduringsummerschool.Eighthgradestudentsplayingonninthgradeteamsmustalsomeet these requirements. Students in grades 6-8 who participate in competitive interscholasticathletics and cheerleading shall have an annual physical examination prior to participation in anytryout,practice,orconditioning,whichevercomesfirst.

(b) GRADES 9-12: COMPETITIVE INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES are defined as any school sponsoredprogram involving competition between two or more schools. Cheerleading is included in thisdefinition. These activitiesmustmeet the requirements listed below. Studentmust pass 5 out of 7

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classes each semester. All academic requirements are based on a minimum passing grade of 70.Approvedhigh school (SACS) summer school is anextensionof the second semester.AmaximumoftwoCarnegieunitsmaybeearnedinsummerschoolforeligibilitypurposes.NOTE:GeorgiaHighSchoolAssociation (GHSA) is the governing body for athletics and other inter-school competitions; someactivitieswillrequirespecificGHSAcompliance.

REQUIREMENT COMPETITIVEINTERSCHOLASTICACTIVITIESAllStudentsGrades9-12 • Pass5classesthesemesterimmediatelyprecedingparticipation(exceptfirst

semester9thgradestudents)andbeenrolledinaminimumof5classesduringthesemesterofparticipation.

FirstYearStudents(9th) • Firstsemester:NoRequirements2ndsemester:Passaminimumof5classesprevioussemester.

SecondYearStudents • Passaminimumof5classesprevioussemesterAccrue5unitsleadingtowardgraduation.

ThirdYearStudents • Passaminimumof5classesprevioussemesterAccrue11unitsleadingtowardgraduation.

FourthYearStudents • Passaminimumof5classesprevioussemesterAccrue17unitsleadingtowardgraduation.

FifthYearStudents • NoteligibleAge • MustNOThaveattainedthe19thbirthdaypriortoMay1stprecedingtheyearof

participation.Enrollment • MeettheChattoogaCountySchoolSystemPolicyJBC:AdmissionsandEnrollment.Residency • Mustresidewithintheschool’sdesignatedattendancezonewithacustodial

parent/guardianandhavenotpreviouslyattendedanotherschool(publicorprivate)whilelivinginthisattendancezoneasrequiredforGHSAactivities.

Medical • Mustsatisfymedicalclearanceproceduresincludinganannualphysicalexam/medicalhistory,proofofinsurance,consentformasrequiredforcertainGHSAactivities.

RETENTIONFORATHLETICPURPOSES

Astudentwillnotberetainedinanygradeforathleticpurposes.

SPORTSEQUITY

The Chattooga County School System does not discriminate on the basis of gender in its athleticprograms.Thesportsequitycoordinator for thisschoolsystem is theSupervisorofStudentActivitiesandAthletics.Inquiriesorcomplaintsconcerningsportsequityinthisschoolsystemmaybesubmittedtothesportsequitycoordinator.

Obtaining/maintaining a valid Georgia driver’s license or learner’spermit

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CurrentStateLaw(§40-5-22)requiresthatastudentattemptingtosecureaGeorgiaDriver’sLicenseorLearner’s Permitmust obtain a signed affidavit from their school regarding the student’s (a) currentenrollmentstatus, (b)nowithdrawal/drop-out fromschool formorethantendays, (c)nomorethanten unexcused absences during the current and preceding year; and, (d) the absence of certaindisciplinaryinfractions.

Studentsshouldalsorealizethattheirfailuretomaintaincomplianceintheareaslistedabove(a-d)willresultintheschool’sreportingofthatstatusandthesubsequentlossoftheirGeorgiaDriver’sLicenseorLearner’sPermit.

ContactChattoogaHighSchoolforfurtherinformation.

Obtaining/maintainingavalidGeorgiaworkpermit

(ThiscanbeobtainedatChattoogaHighSchool)

Current State Law (§ 39-2-11) requires that a student younger than the age of 18 who is seekingemploymentmustobtainasignedWorkPermit(officiallycalledan“EmploymentCertificateforMinorsUnderAge18”)fromtheirschoolregardingthestudent’scurrentenrollmentstatus.Whilethispermitdoes not require documentation of good attendance, it purposely imposes set limits on daily workhours and theamountofweeklyworkhours in anattempt topromotegood school attendanceandstudentachievement.Acopyofthestudent’sBirthCertificateandSocialSecurityCardisrequired.

RESPONSETOINTERVENTION(RTI)

ChattoogaCountySchoolsusestheResponsetoIntervention(RTI)methodformeetingtheinstructionalneeds of studentswho are experiencing problems in school and assisting the teachers in addressingthose problems. The RTI provides services through the regular education program, includinginstructional planning and consultation that includes those individuals responsible for the educationwell-beingofthestudent.

Implementation of RTI procedures occurs for any student experiencing problems in school before areferral ismade to other supplemental or support services.However, it is recognized that there aresituationswheretheRTIprocessmaybebypassedforindividualstudents.Insuchcases,thereshallbeclearjustificationforsuchaction.Interventionsandmodificationsshallbeattemptedforthestudent.

TheRTIconsistofanine-stepprocessininclude:

1. Universalscreening2. Tierone–Fullclassinstruction

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3. Tiertwo–studentinterventionsasneeded4. Fidelitycheckoffullclassinterventions5. Progressmonitoringduringtiertwo6. Tierthree–Smallgroupinterventions7. Fidelitycheckofsmallgroupinterventionswithresearchedbasedprogram8. ProgressMonitoringduringtierthree9. ReferraltospecialservicesthoughtheSSTprocess

STUDENTSUPPORTTEAM(SST)

InconjunctionwithRTIeachChattoogaCountySchoolhasaStudentSupportTeam(SST).Thepurposeofthisteamofprofessionalsistorecommendalternativeinstructionalstrategiesforstudentswhoarehavingbehavioraloracademicdifficultyinschool.StudentsarereferredthroughtheRTIprocess.Uponreferral all available information about the individual student will be reviewed and considered toexploreawiderangeofeducationaloptionsincludingspecialplacements.

COUNSELING

Theschoolcounselingprogramhelpstoensureallstudentscanachievethroughacademic,career,andpersonal/socialdevelopmentalexperiences.

ELEMENTARY/MIDDLESCHOOL

Counselorsprovidestudentswithavarietyofservices:*Counselingpersonalconcerns* Informationgiving*Academicadvisement*Classroomcounseling*Groupcounseling

HIGHSCHOOL

Counselorsprovidestudentswithavarietyofservices:*Counselingpersonalconcerns* Informationgiving*Academicadvisement*Interpretationoftestresults*Careerorcollegeguidance*Financialaidandscholarshipinformation.

SCHOOLBUSSAFETY

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In order to guarantee all children the safe transportation they deserve, we are using the guidelineslistedbelow.

Parents/Guardians of current studentsmust verify all transportation information on their student(s)registrationdocumentsandmakeanycorrectionsoradditionson the registration forms. During theschool year, parents/guardians must notify school of address changes or change in needs oftransportation,assoonaspossible.Transportationchangesmayrequiretwodaystotakeeffect.

CCSDPhilosophy:Webelieveallstudentscanbehaveappropriatelyandsafelywhileridingaschoolbus.Wewill tolerateno student stoppingadriver fromdoinghis/her jobpreventingother students fromhavingsafetransportation.

REMEMBER:ITISAPRIVILEGE,NOTARIGHT,TORIDEASCHOOLBUS.

SCHOOLBUSRULES

• Studentsshouldbeatthebusstopfive(5)minutesbeforethebusarrives,waitinginasafeplace,clear of traffic, and a safe distance from the road. If a student misses the bus in the AM, aparent/guardian is responsible for findingalternative transportation. If a studentmisses thebusafterschool,theparentoremergencycontactiscalledtoarrangefortransportation.

• Students should scan school ID card when entering and exiting the bus. While it is not arequirement to ride toand fromschoolonaChattoogaCounty School systembus, it is requiredthat every student who does ride has in their possession a school provided ID card. Failure topresentanIDcardwhileboardingthebuswillresultindenialofbusservices.

• Quicklygotoyourassignedseatandremainproperlyseated:backagainstthebackofseat,bottomagainstbottomofseat,handstoyourself,withfeet,legsandbelongingsoutoftheaisle.

• Studentsshouldbecourteousandobeyallthedriver’sinstructions.• Itemsstudentsshouldnotbringoruseonthebusinclude,butarenotlimitedto,tobacco,alcohol,

illegal drugs, animals, glass objects, balloons, matches, nuisance items, hazardous materials,weapons,itemstoolargetohold,oranyobjectsthatmightdistractthedriver.

• GeorgiaLaw20-2-751.5statesthatstudentsshallbeprohibitedfromusinganyelectronicdevicesduring the operation of a school bus, including, but not limited to cell phones, pagers, audibleradios, tape or compact disc players without headphones, or any other electronic device in amanner that might interfere with the school bus communications equipment or the school busdriver’s operationof the school bus; and students shall beprohibited fromusingmirrors, lasers,flash cameras or any other lights or reflective device in amanner thatmight interferewith theschoolbusdriver’soperationoftheschoolbus.

• Studentsshouldnoteat,drink,orchewgumonthebus.• Studentswillnotextendbodypartsoranyobjectoutofthebuswindow.

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• StudentsshallbetotallysilentatRailroadCrossingsuntilthebusiscompletelyacrossthetracks.• Noobjectistobethrowninto,outof,orinsidethebus.• Fightingorphysicalplayisprohibited-classroomconductisexpectedatalltimes.• Do not damage or litter the bus. The student or his/her parents must pay for any deliberate

damagetothebus.Failuretodothismayresultinsuspensionfromridingthebusuntilrestitutionismade.

• The emergency exits are to be used only at the direction of the bus driver, including roofhatch/vents.Nothingshouldeverbeplacedintheaisletopreventeasyexiting.

• Studentsmustprovideabuspasstothebusdrivergivingthempermissiontorideadifferentbusorto get off the bus at a different bus stop. This bus pass must be stamped with a schooladministrator’ssignature.

• Ifastudentdropssomethingunderornearthebus,askthedriverwhathe/shewantsyoutodo.Ifthe student has already crossed the street, he/she should wave their arms to get the driver’sattention. A student shouldNEVER go back into the roadwithout the driver giving them verbalpermissiontoretrievetheitem.Noitemisworththisrisk!

BUSPASSES

StudentIdentificationCardswillbeissuedtoallstudentsatthebeginningoftheschoolyearandshouldbewornwhileonschoolproperty.Thiswillallowthebusdriver,monitorandotherChattoogaCountySchoolstafftoquicklyidentifyeachstudent.Theseidentificationcardscannotserveasatrackingdeviceonceachilddisembarksfromhisorherbus.Thereisnootherpersonaldatastoredonthecard,noristhecardconnectedtotheschooldatabasecontainingthestudent’sinformation.

EverystudentridingaschoolbusmustpresenttheirIdentificationCardwhenenteringandexitingthebus.Thisisforstudentswhorideabuseverydayandforanystudentthatridesabusforfieldtripsandotheractivities.Studentswillbegivenawarningthefirsttimetheydonothavetheircard.Afterwards,theywillnotbeallowedonthebus;aparentorguardianwillneedtocometotheschooltopickupthestudent.Thisisforthesafetyofthestudentsaboardthebus,sowewillknowthenamesofthoseonthebusintheeventofanaccidentorifastudentgetsoffatanundesignatedstop.

LostIdentificationCardswillbereplacedtwiceatnocosttothestudent.Therewillbeareplacementchargeof$3.00foranyadditionalIdentificationCards.

Buspassesfortemporarychangesoralternatepick-upordrop-offlocationsmustbeobtainedfromtheschoolofficeonly.Studentsmustpresentanotefromtheirparent/guardiantotheschoolofficetoindicatethechange.Theschoolofficecannotacceptchangesbytelephoneandwrittennotestoabusdriverwillnotbeaccepted.

VideoSurveillanceonBuses

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Studentsarevideotapedaspartoftheongoingvideotapingsystemusedontheschoolbuses.

Bustardy

Ifstudentsarecontinuallytardyatafternoonbusloadingzones,schoolpersonnelwillcontactaparent/guardiantomakearrangementsfortransportation.Buseswillnotbeallowedtoreturntoschoolsforadditionalpickups.

K-5thgradesbusdrop-off

Elementarystudentswillnotbeallowedtoexitthebusifaresponsiblepersonisnotattheirdesignatedstop.Thebusdriverwillnotifythestudent’sschoolpersonnelthattheywillbereturningthestudenttotheschoolandtheyshouldcontactparent/guardiantomakearrangementsfortransportation.Busdriverswillnotreturntodesignatedstopswhenparent/guardianfailstomakenecessarymeetingarrangementsfortheirstudent.

Pick-upandDrop-offSafetyRules

Parentsdroppingofforpickingupstudentsmaynotusetheareasattheschoolwherebusesareloadedandunloaded.Carsdrivinginandoutoftheseareascausedangeroussituationsforourchildren.Pleasehelpkeepallthestudentssafebyobservingthesesafetyprecautions.

Repeatedbusviolationsresultingincumulativereferrals

Consequence:PK-12

• 1stReferral–Discussorassignappropriatedisciplinaryactionaccordingtoincident.Principal’sdiscretion.

• 2ndReferral–Four(4)daysbussuspensionandparentsmustattendbusinterventionprogrambeforethestudentcanridethebusagain.

• 3rdReferral–Twelve(12)daysbussuspension.• 4thReferral–Removalfromthebusfortheremainderoftheyear.• PunishmentatthediscretionofthePrincipaldependingoncircumstancesoftheviolation.

BusDiscipline

Busdrivershavetheauthoritytoverballyredirectstudents,toutilizeseatingassignmentsforallstudentsridingthebus,andtotemporarilyassignseatsforindividualstudentmisbehavior.Busdriversdonothavetheauthoritytosuspendstudentsoffofthebus.BusdriversareexpectedtoreportstudentmisconducttoschooladministratorsutilizingSchoolSystem’sBusReferralFormsfordeterminationofdisciplinaryaction.

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Buses

Thetransportationdepartmentmaintainsafleetofbusesofvaryingsizesandspecifications.Allbusesmeetstateandfederalrequirementsfortransportingstudentstoandfromschoolandschoolactivities.Personalvehiclescannotbeusedforstudenttransportation;however,multi-purposevehiclesthatareownedandmaintainedbytheChattoogaCountyBoardofEducationareauthorizedunlessspecificallyprohibitedbylaw;ex:15passengervans.

DrivingaBus

Todriveaschoolbus,anapplicantmustobtainaCommercialDriver’sLicensewithAirBrakesandaPassengerandSchoolBusendorsement.Applicantsmustcompletethefollowing:

• 12hours(minimum)ofclassroominstruction• 6hoursifdrivingwithoutstudentsonboard• 6hoursofdrivingwithstudentsonboard• Trainingmustoccurunderthesupervisionofacertifiedtrainer• Driversmustbeatleast21yearsofageand5yearsofdrivingexperience• CharterBuses:StateApprovedCharterCompany

DrugTestingofDrivers

AllpersonsemployedasbusdriversasofJuly1,1994,mustsubmitthemselvestorandomdrugtesting,includingrandomtestingforevidenceofalcoholuse.Anybusdriverfoundtohaveusedanillegaldrugwillbeterminated.Anybusdriverfoundtohaveanymeasurablealcoholinhisorhersystemduringtheschooldayissubjecttodisciplinaryactionasdeemedappropriate.Anybuddriverwhorefusesadrugoralcoholtestwillbeterminated. Drugtestingisarequirementofanyemployee,includingcoaches,whomaydriveavehicleprovidedbytheBoardofEducation.

EmergencyEvacuationProcedures

GeorgiaBoardofEducationrulesrequirethatALLstudentsreceiveinstructioninsafebusridingandemergencyevacuationprocedures.Thisrequirementisforallstudentsregardlessofwhethertheyaretransportedtoandfromschoolonregularbasis.Simplypostingrulesandevacuationproceduresdoesnotsatisfythisrequirement.Simulateddrillsaretobeconductedtwiceduringtheschoolyear.

ContacttheTransportationDirectorforassistanceinmeetingthisrequirement,Documentationwillbekeptonfile.

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PoliceInvolvementwithUnrulyStudentsontheBus

Inextremecasesofunrulyorthreateningbehavior,busdriversmaycontacttheTransportationDirectortorequestassistancefromlawenforcementofficials.Ifthisassistanceresultsinthestudentsbeingtakenintocustodybylawenforcementofficials,parentsandschooladministratorswillbenotifiedbytheTransportationDirector.

Studentparking

Studentparkingoncampusisaprivilegenota“Right”.Itisareasonableexpectationthatstudentswhoreceivetheprivilegetodrivetoschoolshoulddemonstrateahighlevelofresponsibility,self-discipline,andmaturitybefore,duringandafterschool.

Allstudentswhodrivetoschoolaretoparkinthestudentparkinglotintheassignedarea.Studentsaretoleavetheircarsandreporttothebuildingimmediatelyuponarrivingoncampus.Studentsaretoobserveallsafedrivingpracticesandlawsoncampus.StudentsarenottoreturntotheparkinglotduringtheschooldaywithoutbeingaccompaniedbyanadministratorortheResourceOfficer.Studentsareremindedthatthespeedlimitoncampusis15MPH.ItisaviolationofGeorgiaLawforstudentsunder18torideinthebedofapick-uptruck.Speedersandrecklessdriverswilllosetherighttooperateavehicleoncampus.

Thepurchaseofaparkingpermitentitlesstudentstoparkonschoolgroundsinadesignatedarea.Allparkingspotsarethesame.Studentsarenotallowedtoparkinspacesthataredesignatedforfaculty,staff,visitors,handicapped,etc.Allstudentcarsmusthaveaparkingpermit.Toobtainaparkingpermit,studentsmustshowavaliddriver’slicenseandproofofinsurance.Thepriceofaparkingpermitis$20.00peryear.Parkingpermitsaretagsandshouldbehungontherearviewmirrorinsuchawaythattheycanbeseenfromtheoutside.Theparkingpermitistobeusedonlybythestudenttowhomitisissued.Parkingspacesmaynotbesold,tradedorsharedwithanotherstudent.Studentsfoundbreakingthisrulewilllosetheirdrivingprivileges.Sincedrivingavehicletoschoolisaprivilegeandnotaright,studentsmaylosedrivingprivilegesforruleinfractionsandattendanceproblems.Theschoolreservestherightwithreasonablesuspiciontosearchstudentvehicles.Vehicleswithoutaparkingpermitwillbetowedwiththedriverbeingresponsibleforthetowingfee.

StudentInfractionsandDisciplineProcedures

TheChattoogaCountyBoardofEducationisdedicatedtosounddisciplinepractices.ThepurposeofthiscodeofconductistoprovidestudentsintheChattoogaCountySchoolDistrictaneffectiveandsafelearningenvironmentandtopromotelearningandencourageresponsibilityduringtheschooldayaswellasduringallschool-relatedactivities.Compliancewiththeserequirementsismandatory.

PursuanttoSB413,allinformationregardingschoolclubsandorganizationsaretobemadeavailableforparents/guardians.Thisinformationincludesthename,missionorpurpose,nameoffacultyadvisor,plannedorpastactivitiesoftheclubororganization.

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StudentsandtheirparentsneedtoknowandunderstandtheCodeofConductinordertoachieveasuccessfullearningexperience.ThisstudentcodeofconductisnotlimitedtoPolicyJCDA.Instead,itincludesallstudentbehaviorpoliciesinSectionJoftheChattoogaCountyBoardofEducationPolicyManual.

QuestionsregardingappropriatedisciplinaryactionshallbereferredtotheAssistantSuperintendent.Insituationswhereout-of-schoolsuspensionisusedasadisciplinaryaction,effortwillbemadetocontacttheparentofthestudentinvolved.Shouldpersonalorphonecontactnotbesuccessful,sendingtheappropriatepaperworkhomewiththestudentortothestudent'sresidenceshallbeconsideredadequateparentalnotificationoftheactiontaken.

Behaviors

Ingeneral,eachstudentisexpectedto:

• Demonstrate courtesywith all individuals regardless of circumstances, evenwhen others donot.

• Behaveinaresponsiblemanner,alwaysexercisingself-discipline.• Attendallclassesregularlyandontime.• Prepareforeachclass;takeappropriatematerialsandassignmentstoclass.• MeetChattoogaCountySchoolSystemandcampusstandardsofgroominganddress.• Obeyallcampusandclassroomrules.• RespecttherightsandprivilegesofotherstudentsandofteachersandotherChattoogaCounty

SchoolSystemstaff.• Respect the property of others, including Chattooga County School System property and

facilities.• Cooperatewithandassisttheschoolstaffinmaintainingsafety,order,anddiscipline.• RefrainfromcommittingviolationsoftheCodeofStudentConduct.

Thedisciplinaryproceduresoutlinedinthisbehaviorcodeareclearlystatedtoensurethatallstudentsareawareofunacceptablebehaviorthatisinviolationofschoolsystempoliciesandtheconsequencesofsuchpolicyviolations.Thebehaviorcodeisineffectatschooloronschoolpropertyatanytime,offschoolgroundsatanyschoolsponsoredactivity,functionoreventandwhiletravelingtoandfromsuchevents, on vehicles provided for student transportation by the school system; at all designated busstops;during theregularschooldayandwhile thestudent isgoing toand fromschoolonChattoogaCounty School System transportation; on Chattooga County School System sponsored transportation(approved school trip on a private carrier); while the student is in attendance at any school-relatedactivity, regardless of time or location; for any school-related misconduct, regardless of time orlocation; while attending a school-sponsored or school-related activity of another school system inGeorgia; when retaliation or terrorist threats against a school employee or volunteer occurs or isthreatened,regardlessoftimeor locations;whenaviolentordangerous incidentmay jeopardizethe

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safety or well-being of staff and/or students, regardless of time or locations; and when a studentcommitsanactthatcouldbepunishedasafelony,asprovidedbyO.C.G.A.20-2-768.

Authority

School rulesand theauthorityof theChattoogaCountySchool System toadministerdisciplineapplywhenever the interest of the Chattooga County School System is involved. The code of conductspecificallyappliestooffensesthatstudentscommitwhileonschoolpropertyorwhileusingtheschooltechnologyresources.Inappropriateuseoftechnology/socialmediausingcomputersortheinternetorcellphonesforextortion,hazing,andharassingofstudentsand/orstaffoncampusoroffcampus,(EX:Facebook,textmessaging,etc.)

AsusedinthisCodeofConduct,schoolpropertyincludes,butisnotlimitedto:

The land and improvements which constitute the school; any other property or building, includingschool bus stops, wherever located, where any school function or activity is conducted; any bus orother vehicle used in connection with school functions and activities, including but not limited to,schoolbuses,busesleasedbytheChattoogaCountySchoolDistrictandprivately-ownedvehiclesusedfor transportation to and from school activities; personal belongings, automobiles or other vehicleswhicharelocatedonschoolproperty.

Schooltechnologyresourcesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:

Electronicmediasystemssuchascomputers,electronicnetworks,messaging,andwebsitepublishing,andthe associated hardware and software programs used for purposes such as, but not limited to,developing, retrieving, storing, disseminating, and accessing instructional, educational, andadministrativeinformation.

SCHOOL OFFICIALS HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO USE PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT IN DISCIPLININGSTUDENTSWITHINTHEGUIDELINESOFTHISBEHAVIORCODE.

Theschoolsystemrequiresadministratorstoinformallteacherstowhomthestudentisassignedwhenastudent, includinga"transferstudent",hasbeenconvictedofcertainfeloniesasdefinedinGeorgiaCode Annotated, (O.C.G.A.), and Section 15511-63. The schools may refuse to re-admit or enrollstudents expelled/suspended for being convicted of, being adjudicated to have committed, or beingindictedfororhave informationfiledforthecommissionofanyfelonyordelinquentactunderCodeSection15-11-28whichwouldbeafelonyifcommittedbyanadult.Aschoolisauthorizedtorefusetoenrollorsubjectastudenttoshort-termsuspension, long-termsuspension,orexpulsionforanytimeremaining inanother school system'sor school'sdisciplinaryorderupon receivinga certifiedcopyofsuchorderiftheoffensewhichledtosuchsuspensionorexpulsionintheotherschoolsystemorschoolwasanoffense forwhichsuspensionorexpulsioncouldbe imposed in theenrollingschool.Studentsenrollingmustprovideanofficialcopyofrecordsfromthepreviousschoolsystem,includingdisciplinerecords,foradmission.Schoolsmayenrollstudents"conditionally"ifparentssignareleaseauthorizingthepreviousschoolsystemtoforwardrecords.Further,thereleasemustindicatewhetherthestudent

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iscurrentlyservingasuspension/expulsionfromanotherschoolsystemand/orifthestudenthaseverbeenadjudicatedguiltyofadesignatedfelonyactsasdefinedinO.C.G.A.Section15-11-63.Theact(s)mustbewrittenonthereleaseform.

Students18yearsofageoroldermaycompletethereleaseformasappropriate.ThecontentoftheserecordsmaybechallengedbyappealingtotheSuperintendentordesignee.

The Student Behavior Code shall be provided annually to students through a handbook uponenrollment. The parent and student shall acknowledge their receipt of the code by completing therequired form. Parents and students shall be notified of any changes in procedures by voice mail,newsletters,parentconferences,orwebpages.Acopyofthecodeshallbepostedinallclassrooms.

IEP-CommitteeReviewforStudentswithDisabilities

Special education personnel shall be consulted in matters involving special education students. Aspecialeducationstudentshallbeaffordedall rightsunder the IndividualswithDisabilitiesEducationAct(IDEA),20U.S.c.§1400,etal.seq.,Section504oftheRehabilitationActof1973,29U.S.c.,§706(8),794,794a,andtheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA),42U.S.c.12101,etal.seq.

Any student who is receiving special education services or has been identified as a student with adisability under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and whose acts are determined by thePrincipal, or designee, Disciplinary Hearing Officer or Tribunal to have violated any of the rules,regulations or laws as alleged, shall be referred to an IEP committee if cumulative days of exclusionexceeds ten days, or the recommendation constitutes a change in placement. The IEP committee isresponsible for determining if the student's conduct is amanifestation of his/her disability,whethersuch conductwarrants a change in placement, amendments to the individual educational plan (IEP)and/or disciplinary actions. If the IEP committee determines that the student's conduct is not amanifestationofthestudent'sdisability,thestudentmaybedisciplinedasanyotherregulareducationstudent,butshallreceiveeducationalservicesduringthisdiscipline.TheIEPcommitteeshallalsohavetheauthoritytoconsider,recommendandimplementanychangesinthestudent'sIEPoreducationalplacement. Nothing in this rule shall alter or adversely affect the rights of students with disabilitiesunderapplicablefederalandstatelaws.

Suspension/Expulsion

Asuspensionisdefinedasanydisciplinaryactionthatremovesastudentfromregularclassesandotherschool activities. Chattooga County schools use both in-school and out-of-school suspensions in aneffort to provide a safe and appropriate learning environment. Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 20-2-764-766)requires students who have been suspended to have a conference with their parents and a schoolofficial before returning to class. They will discuss the reason for the suspension and write a plandesignedtosupportmoreappropriatebehavior.Parentswhoareunabletoattendaconferencemustcontact the school for further information. A notation of the conference is placed in the student'spermanentfile.

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1. In-School Suspension (ISS) - An educational environment for students whose behaviorprecludes attendance in the regular school program. This setting is in the local school and isstaffedbyacertifiedteacher.

2. ShortTermOutofSchoolSuspension(OSS) - removalof thestudentfromtheschoolcampusandexclusionfromschoolsponsoredactivitiesforaspecificperiodoftimeupto10days.

3. Long-TermOutofSchoolSuspension(OSS)removalofthestudentfromtheschoolcampusandexclusionfromschoolsponsoredactivitiesforaspecificperiodoftimerangingfromeleven(11)daystotheendofthecurrentsemester.Studentsassignedlong-termOutofSchoolSuspensionmayforfeittheopportunitytomake-upmissedclassassignments.

4. Expulsion- removal of the student from the school campus and exclusion from schoolsponsoredactivitiesbeyondthecurrentschoolquarterorsemester.

5. Permanent Expulsion- removal of a student from the school systemwith no opportunity toreturn.

ChattoogaAcademy

An educational environment for students in Grades 6-12 whose behavior precludes continuedattendance intheregularschoolprogramandwherethe instructionalprogramisbaseduponnormalcoursecontent,andbehavioriscarefullymonitored.

CorporalPunishment

Corporal punishment is a disciplinary responseoption for the administrator’s discretionary use.Onlyadministratorswillusecorporalpunishmentfordiscipline.

A faculty member will witness the use of corporal punishment by the administrator. After corporalpunishmentisadministered,theadministratorwillnotifytheparentorguardianofitsuse.

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DressCodeforallChattoogaCountySchools

PANTSANDSHORTS

• Lengthmustbeappropriate(5”fromthetopofkneecapasmeasuredbyarulerorthewidthofa3x5indexcard).

• Sizeappropriate-waist,seatandinseam;mustbehemmedorcuffed;• Cannotbealteredfromtheiroriginalform.

SKIRTSANDDRESSES

• Skirtsmustbesizeappropriateandbewornatwaistline;• Shouldersmustbecoveredandarmholesmustbetightfitting;• Lengthmustbeappropriate(3”fromthetopofkneecapasmeasuredbyarulerorthelengthof

a3x5indexcard);• Slitsinskirtsmustbeappropriate(noslitabovethethreeinchrule);• Cannotbealteredfromtheiroriginalform.

SHIRTSANDBLOUSES

• Mustbesizeappropriate;• Longorshortsleeved,dressshirt,polotype,sleevelesswithappropriate,tight-fittingarmholes

(notanktops,nohaltertops,nospaghettistraps);• T-shirtsorsweatshirtsmusthavenowriting,pictures,orgraphicsthatunreasonablyattractthe

attentionofotherstudentsorcausedisruptionorinterferencewiththeoperationoftheschool(e.g.,vulgarity,sexualinnuendo);

• Shirttails must be below the belt line even with arms raised above the head or when thestudentisseated;

• Cannotbealteredfromtheiroriginalform.• Topswornwithleggingsmustbeatleastmid-thighlong.

SHOES

• Allstudentsmustwearappropriateshoes(examples:dress,tennis,sandals,clogs).

UNDERGARMENTS

• Appropriateundergarmentsmustbewornatalltimes.

ACCESSORIES

• Beltsareoptionalandaretobeproperlengthtuckedintobeltloops.

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NOTAPPROVEDFORSCHOOLWEAR

• Approvedschoolwearisatprincipaldiscretion• Noholesabovetheknee;• See-throughclothing;formfittingclothing• Sleevelessshirts,blouses,withoutappropriate(tight-fitting)armholes;• Deep-scoopednecklines;• Clothingthatshowsthebaremidriff,barebackorthebareshoulders;• Pajamas,bedroomshoes,orothersleepwear;• Articles of clothing which advertise or display the symbols of drugs, tobacco products or

alcoholicbeverages;• Clothingwhichdisplaysorimpliesprofaneorobscenelanguageorsymbols;• Patches, Emblems, insignias, badges, tattoosor other symbolswhere the effect thereof is to

unreasonablyattract theattentionofotherstudentsorcausedisruptionor interferencewiththeoperationoftheschool;

• Hats,sunglassesandcapsarenottobewornintheschoolbuildingunlessapprovedforspecialoccasions(Allhatsandcapsshallbeproperlystoredduringtheschoolday).

• Chainshangingfromwalletsorclothing;• Exposureofundergarmentsofanytype;• Jewelry that isdisruptivedistractsor isstuddedorpointed isunacceptable.Heavychainsare

notallowed.• Display or wearing of any gang articles, paraphernalia or clothing that can be construed as

beinggangrelated(e.g.,bandanas,sweatbands,headrags,etc.);

Notes:Uniformsforschoolrelatedactivitiesareacceptableasapprovedbytheschooladministration.Femalecheerleadersmustwearwarm-upsundercheerleadinguniformsexceptduringgamesandpeprallies. The school administration reserves the right to alter the dress code for special occasions orextracurricularactivities.Parentswhorequireanexemptionfromthedresscodeforreligious,cultural,orshort-termmedicalreasonsmaymakeapplicationtotheprincipal.

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TEACHERAUTHORITY

TheTeacherAuthorityProvisioninGeorgiaCode20-2-737and738providesfordisciplinaryactionforastudent being identified as a student who substantially interferes with a teacher's ability to teach,including:

1. Dismissalfromclass.2. ReviewbythePrincipal.3. PossiblereviewbyaPlacementReviewCommittee.

TheSuperintendentshall,anddoes,fullysupporttheauthorityofprincipalsandteacherstoremoveastudentfromtheclassroompursuanttoGeorgialaw.

Incaseswherethestudentisachronicdisciplinaryproblem,theprincipalshallnotifytheparent(s)andinvite themtoobserve thestudent inaclassroomsituation.At leastoneparent shallbe invited toaconferencetodeviseadisciplinaryandbehavioralcorrectionplan.

Parents shall be invited to a conference todevise a behavioral planbefore studentswhohavebeensuspended or expelled return to school. Failure of the parent to attend such conference does notprecludethestudentfrombeingreadmitted;however,schoolofficialsshallmeetwiththestudenttodeviseabehaviorplan.

Astudentsupportprocessshallbeinplace.Itmayinclude,butisnotlimitedto,charactereducation:aparentconference,abehaviorplan,mentoring,mediation, tutoring,advisement,angermanagement,violenceprevention,StudentSupportTeam(SST),BehaviorActionTeam(BAT),appropriatecommunityagenciesinvolvement,andexemplaryinterventionprograms.

PLACEMENTREVIEWPROCEDURESFORREMOVINGSTUDENTSFROMCLASS

BasedonO.C.G.A.20-2-737and738, a teachermay remove fromclassa studentwho repeatedlyorsubstantiallyinterfereswiththeteacher'sabilitytoconductinstructionalactivitiesprovidedthestudenthas previously been reported or the teacher determines that the behavior of the student poses animmediate threat to the safetyof the student's classmatesor the teacher. In the caseof immediateremovalfromtheclassroom,theteacherwillsubmitawrittenreferralbytheendoftheschooldayoratthebeginningofthenextschooldaytotheprincipalorotherschooladministrator.Theadministratorwill,withinoneschooldayafterthestudent'sremoval fromclass,sendtothestudent'sparents,andthespecialeducationcasemanager,ifapplicable,awrittennoticethatthestudentwasremovedfromclass,acopyoftheteacher'sreferral,andinformationregardinghowtheparentmaycontactaschooladministrator.Whena teacher removesa student fromclass,asprescribedabove, theadministratorwilldiscussthematterwiththeteacherbytheendof theschooldayorat thebeginningof thenextschoolday.Theadministratorwillgivethestudentoralorwrittennoticeasthebasis(evidence)fortheremoval from class. If the teacherwithholds his or her consent to the student's return to the sameclass,orthestudent'smisbehaviorprecludesreturningtoschool(suchascommittingamajorviolationoftheCodeofStudentConduct)theadministratordeterminestheconsequencesforthestudentbythe

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end of the first day, which may include in-school suspension or out-of-school suspension or anappropriatetemporaryplacement.Anyin-schooloroutschoolsuspensionmustbedeterminedbytheprincipal,ordesignee.Suchsuspensionsmaynotexceedtenschooldays.SuspensionsorexpulsionsoflongerthantendaysmaybeimposedonlybytheDisciplinaryTribunalHearingPanel.

If the teacher withholds his or her consent to the student's return to the same class and theadministrator does not impose other disciplinary action, the administrator will convene the LocalPlacement Review Committee by the second day of the removal from the classroom, and thecommitteewill render a decisionwhether the student should or should not return to the teacher'sclassroom. The committee's decision will bemade no later than three days after the removal fromclass.Intheinterim,theadministratorwillmakeatemporaryplacementforthestudent(otherthaninthe classroom from which the student was removed, unless the teacher gives permission for thestudenttoreturntoclass).

APPOINTMENTANDFUNCTIONOFLOCALPLACEMENTREVIEWCOMMITTEE

Each school principal shall establish the Local Placement Review Committee. The school faculty willselect twoteachersandonealternateandtheprincipalwill selectonestaffmember toserveon thecommittee(schoolsmayhavemorethanoneLocalPlacementReviewCommittee,atthediscretionoftheprincipal,buteachcommitteemusthavethreemembersselectedasstatedabove).Theselectionofthecommitteeshouldproceedasfollows:(1)principalasksforvolunteersandnominations;(2)asecretballot istakenatafacultymeeting;(3)resultsaretabulatedbyateacher;(4)resultsoftheballotaresharedwiththefaculty.TheLocalPlacementReviewCommittee(bysimplemajorityvote)determinestheplacementofastudentwhenateacherwithholdshisorherconsenttothereturnofthestudenttotheteacher'sclasswhenanadministratorhasnotimposeddisciplinaryaction(providedtheteacherhasmetthereportingrequirementsenumeratedaboveorifthestudentposesathreat).Thecommitteeisauthorizedto(1)returnthestudenttotheteacher'sclassupondeterminingthatsuchplacementisthebestoronlyalternative;or(2)referthestudenttotheadministratorforotherappropriateaction.Thedecision of the committee shall be in writing and will be made within three school days after theteacher withholds consent to the return of the student. If the Local Placement Review Committeedecidesnot to return thestudent to theclass fromwhichheor shewas removed, theadministratormay place the student into another appropriate classroom, in-school suspension, or out-of-schoolsuspension.In-schoolsuspensionorout-of-schoolsuspensionsmaybeforuptoten(10)days.Anyandall disciplinary action will be sent to the parents in writing, by either letter or copy of the StudentDisciplineReferralform,withanotetotheparenttoconfirmreceiptofthenotice.

Members of the Local Placement Review Committee may resign from the committee, with thereplacementselectedbythesameprocess.Ifastudentislaterreferredforalocalformalhearingandfor an evidentiary hearing, the members of the Local Placement Review Committee shall not berequiredtotestifyastoanycommitteedecisionoraction.

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TribunalHearingProcedures

Tribunal hearing officers are appointed by the Board of Education to hear disciplinary matters. If ahearingiscalled,thestudentwillbesuspendedfromschooluntilthehearingcanbeheld.Asrequiredbystate law,disciplinaryhearingsare tobeheldno later than10schooldaysafter thebeginningof thesuspensionunlesstheparentandschoolmutuallyagreetoanextension.

Priortothehearing,studentsandparents/guardianswillreceiveanoticetoincludethefollowing:

1. Therulewhichthestudenthasallegedlyviolated.2. Adescriptionofthestudent’sact3. Thenamesofthewitnesseswhomaytestifyagainstthestudent(thelistofwitnessesmaybe

addedtopriortoandduringthehearing).4. Themaximumpenaltythatthestudentcouldreceive.5. Thetimeandplaceforthehearing.6. Thatthestudentisentitledtorequirewitnessestobepresentatthedisciplinaryhearing.The

studentmustnotify the schooladministratoror thedisciplinaryhearingofficer if the studentdesiresasubpoenatobeissuedbythesuperintendent.

Atthetribunalhearingbeforethedisciplinaryhearingofficer,studentshavethefollowingrights:

1. Topresentwitnessesandevidence.2. Toexamineanyandallwitnessespresented.3. Tohaveanattorney,atthestudent’sexpense,torepresentthestudent.

Astudentorastudent’srepresentativemayappealanydecisionofthedisciplinaryhearingofficerbysubmittingawrittennoticeofappealtothesuperintendentwithintwenty(20)daysfromthedatethedecisionismade.

When a tribunal hearing is appealed, the Chattooga County Board of Education will review thetranscriptofthehearing,makeadecisionbasedsolelyontherecord,andnotifystudentsandparentsinwritingoftheBoard’sdecision.AtthetribunalhearingbeforetheBoard,studentshavetherighttobe represented, at the students’ and parents’ expense, by an Attorney. Students and parents mayappealtheBoard’sdecisiontotheStateBoardofEducationbygivingthesuperintendentwrittennoticewithin30daysofthedecisionoftheChattoogaCountyBoardofEducation.

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StudentInfractions

ExcessiveTardiness:Beinglatetoschool,class,ortoaschoolactivityonarepeatedbasis,aswellasunexcusedschoolcheck-ins/check-outs.Consequence:Secondary(6th-12th)Grades

• Discretion of the principal, depending on circumstances. The student is warned after the 1sttardy,ISIisassignedtothestudentafterthe2ndtardyandOSSisassignedperclassforthe3rdtardy.Aparent conference is requiredafter the fifth tardy.Referral toSchool SocialWorker;suspensionforonetoten(10)schooldays;revocationofparkingprivileges.

Consequence:Elementary(PK-5th)Grades• Discretionoftheprincipal,dependingonthecircumstances.Thestudentiswarnedandparents

are contacted. A parent conference is required after the fifth tardy. Circumstances willdetermine which one or more of the following alternatives will be used: Detention; ParentConferenceandCounseling;Referral toSchool SocialWorker; Suspension forone to ten (10)schooldays.

DistruptingClass:Anybehaviorthatdisruptstheinstructionalprocess,distractsstudentsand/orteachersfromclassroomactivitiesandstudies,createsadangerousorfearfulsituationforstudentsand/orstaff.Consequences:Secondary(6th-12th)Grades• Discretionoftheadministration.Penaltymayincludecorporalpunishment,short-termsuspension,

long-termsuspension,expulsionand/orrecommendationtoChattoogaAcademy.Consequences:Elementary(PK-5th)Grades• Discretionoftheadministration.Penaltymay includecorporalpunishment,detention,short-term

suspension,long-termsuspension,and/orexpulsion.Classroomand/orSchoolDisturbance:Inciting, advising, or counseling of others to engage in prohibited acts; Classroom and/or schooldisturbancescausingdisruptionoflearningopportunities.Consequences:• Penalty at the discretion of the administration depending on the circumstance. May include

counseling with student- parent (s)-teacher, detention, In-school suspension, short –termsuspension or recommendation for long-term suspension/expulsion. In severe cases, referral tojuvenilecourt.

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Actswhich cause substantial disruption of learning opportunities and/or threaten the safety of otherstudents.Consequences:• ImmediatesuspensionwithhearingCommittinganyactoff-campuswhichcouldresultinthestudentbeingcriminallychargedwithafelonyandwhichmakesthestudent’scontinuedpresenceatschoolapotentialdangertopersonsorpropertyattheschoolorwhichdisruptstheeducationalprocess.Consequences:• Penaltyatthediscretionoftheadministration.Mayincludesuspensionorexpulsion.SkippingDetention:Skippingdetentionandleavingcampus.

Consequence:Secondary(6th-12th)Grades• Discretionoftheprincipal.• 1stoffense-In-schoolsuspensionofupto3days.• 2ndoffense-In-schoolsuspensionofupto5days• 3rdandsubsequentoffense–Corporalpunishment, in-school suspensionofup to10days, short

termsuspension, longtermsuspension,corporalpunishmentand/orpossiblerecommendationtoChattoogaAcademy.

Consequence:Elementary(PK-5th)Grades

• DiscretionofthePrincipal.

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SkippingSchool:Skippingschoolandleavingcampus.Consequences:Secondary(6th-12th)Grades

• DiscretionofthePrincipal.• 1stoffense-In-schoolsuspensionofupto3days.• 2ndoffense-In-schoolsuspensionofupto5days• 3rdandsubsequentoffense-Corporalpunishment,in-schoolsuspensionofupto10days,short

termsuspension,longtermsuspension,corporalpunishmentand/orpossiblerecommendationtoChattoogaAcademy.

Consequences:Elementary(PK-5th)Grades

• DiscretionofthePrincipal. • Chargesmaybefiledagainstparentsiftheirchildmissesoverfive(5)unexcuseddaysofschool.

InappropriateBehavior:

Discourteousorinappropriatelanguageand/orbehaviororgesturestowardschoolemployees,otherstudents,orpersonsattendingschool-relatedfunctionsisprohibited.

• Useofprofane,vulgarorobscenewordsorgestures;racialorethnicslurs.• Indecentexposure,inappropriatepublicdisplayofaffection.• Anysexualactonschoolpropertyoratanyschoolactivity.(Contactdetective)• Possessionortransmissionofobscene,profane,orvulgarmaterialsincludingbutnotlimitedto

imageswithincellphones,camerasorotherelectronicdevices.• Othersuchactionswhichdisrupttheschoolprogramorthreatenthehealthorsafetyofothers.• Inappropriateuseoftechnology/socialmedia(ex:Facebook,texting),includingusing

computers,theinternetorcellphonesforextortion,hazingandharassingofstudentsand/orstaffoncampusoroffcampus.

Ifsuchactionsaredisruptivetotheschool:

Consequences:Secondary(6th-12th)Grades

• DiscretionofthePrincipal.Penaltymayincludecorporalpunishment,detention,short-termsuspension,long-termsuspension,expulsion,and/orrecommendationforassignmenttoChattoogaAcademy.

Consequences:Elementary(PK-5th)Grades• Discretion of the Principal. Penalty may include corporal punishment, detention, short-term

suspension,long-termsuspension,and/orexpulsion.

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ExcessiveUnexcusedAbsenses:

Regularattendanceinschoolisnecessaryforastudenttomakeadequateacademicprogress.Whenachild isabsent,parents,guardians,orotherpersonswhohavecontrolofachildenrolledintheschooldistrict should follow the local school rules to report reasons for absences.Georgia law requires thatafter any student accrues five (5) days of unexcused absences in a given school year, theparent/guardian, or other person who has control or charge of said child shall be guilty of amisdemeanor and subject to fines, imprisonment, community service, or any combination of thesepenalties.OCGA§20-2-690.1(b).

Consequence:PK-12thGrades

Parents/Guardians:

• Mustattendtruancymeetingifscheduledforsuchameeting.• Judgesmayinvokethefollowingconsequencesforthismisdemeanoroffense:• $25-$100fineforeachoffenseafterfive(5)unexcusedabsences• Imprisonmentforupto30daysforeachoffense• CommunityService• Anycombinationoftheabove• If juvenile charges are filed, then the parent, and/or student, may be placed under a court

orderandmustabidebytherulessetforthbytheJudge.

Students:

• AtruantstudentmaybesubjecttoadispositionforanunrulychildinaccordancewithO.C.G.A.§15-11-67.

• Students who have attained the age of fourteen may find their eligibility for a Georgiainstructionpermitordriver'slicenseimpacted.

• Juvenile chargesmaybe filed against any studenthaving five (5) ormoredaysofunexcusedabsences.

Theschoolwillnotifytheparentsofanystudentwhohasthree(3)daysofunexcusedabsences.Whenastudentaccumulatesfive(5)unexcusedabsences,theschoolwillnotifytheparentorguardianoftheconsequencesandpenaltiesofsuchabsencesandthateachsubsequentabsenceshallconstituteaseparateoffense.Aftertwo(2)reasonableattemptstonotifytheparent,guardian,orpersonhavingchargeorcontrolofastudentoffive(5)unexcusedabsenceswithoutresponse,theschoolwillsendwrittennoticebycertifiedmail,returnreceiptrequested,orfirstclassmail.

Principals,AssistantPrincipals,andSchoolCounselorsmayreferastudenttotheSchoolSocialWorkeranytimewhen,intheirjudgment,theintentoftheCompulsoryAttendanceActisnotbeingadheredtobyastudent.

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Misbehavior:

Actswhichcauseormaycausedisruptionoftheschoolenvironmentand/orthreatenthesafetyorwell-beingofotherstudents,whichmayinclude,butisnotlimitedto,terroristicthreats,gang-relatedactivities,rioting,trespassing,incitingdisturbances,threatstotheschool,andpranks.

Consequences:Secondary(6th-12th)Grades• DiscretionofthePrincipal.Violationsmayresultincorporalpunishment,shortterm

suspension,longtermsuspension,expulsionand/orassignmenttoChattoogaAcademy.• Dependingonseverity,maybereportedtothesuperintendent,thepolice,thedistrict

attorney,andparent/guardian.Consequences:Elementary(PK-5th)Grades

• DiscretionofthePrincipal.Penaltymayresultincorporalpunishment,detention,shorttermorlongtermsuspension,andorexpulsion.

• Dependingonseverity,maybereportedtothesuperintendent,thepolice,thedistrictattorney,andparent/guardian.

Cheating/Plagiarism:Cheatingand/orplagiarismonschoolassignedwork.Consequences:Secondary(6th-12th)Grades

• Thestudentwill receivea reduction incredit,ornotcredit, forany test,projectorotherschool

assignmentforwhichthestudentwasfoundtohavecheatedorplagiarized.Theamountofcreditreceivedbythestudentinthissituationwillbedeterminedbytheteacher,withapprovalfromtheprincipal.Additionally,atthediscretionofthePrincipal,anduponnotificationoftheparent(s),thefollowing consequences may be added to the disposition regarding any student found to havecheated or plagiarized a test, project or other school assignment: Detention, and/or in-schoolsuspension. This disposition may also include requiring the student to properly complete thepreviousassignmentwheretherewascheating/plagiarism.

Consequences:Elementary(PK-5th)Grades• Thestudentwillreceiveareductionincredit,ornotcredit,foranytest,projectorotherschool

assignment for which the student was found to have cheated or plagiarized. The amount ofcreditreceivedbythestudentinthissituationwillbedeterminedbytheteacher,withapprovalfromtheprincipal.Additionally,at thediscretionof thePrincipal,anduponnotificationof theparent(s), the following consequencesmaybe added to thedisposition regarding any studentfound to have cheated or plagiarized a test, project or other school assignment: Detention,and/orin-schoolsuspension.Thisdispositionmayalsoincluderequiringthestudenttoproperlycompletethepreviousassignmentwheretherewascheating/plagiarism.

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LeavingClasswithoutPermission:Skipping class or required school activities including detention, and being in unauthorized areas asdefinedbyschoolofficials.Consequences:Secondary(6th-12th)Grades

• DiscretionofthePrincipal.• 1stoffense-In-schoolsuspensionofupto3days.• 2ndoffense-In-schoolsuspensionofupto5days• 3rdandsubsequentoffense-Corporalpunishment,in-schoolsuspensionofupto10days,

shorttermsuspension,longtermsuspension,and/orpossiblerecommendationtoChattoogaAcademy.



LeavingSchoolwithoutPermission/BeinginUnauthorizedArea:Skippingclassor requiredschoolactivities includingdetentionand/orbeing inunauthorizedareasasdefinedbytheschoolofficials.Consequences:Secondary(6th-12th)Grades

• DiscretionofthePrincipal.• 1stoffense-In-schoolsuspensionofupto3days.• 2ndoffense-In-schoolsuspensionofupto5days• 3rdandsubsequentoffense–Corporalpunishment,in-schoolsuspensionofupto10days,

shorttermsuspension,longtermsuspension,and/orpossiblerecommendationtoChattoogaAcademy.



DressCodeViolation:FailuretocomplywiththeChattoogaCountySchoolDistrictdresscode(asoutlinedonpage62)Consequences:Secondary(6th-12th)Grades

• Discretion of the Principal. Circumstanceswill determinewhich one ormore of the followingalternativeswillbeconsidered:

o Parentnotification,counselingwithstudentand/orparentstoincludeopportunitytocorrectdress

• Refusaltocomplywiththedresscode,repeatedoffenses,orviolationsofaseverenaturemayresultinahigherdegreeofdisciplineasoutlinedinthedisciplinarycodeundersuchoffensesas “Disrupting Class”, “Inappropriate Behavior”, “Misbehavior”, and “Not FollowingDirections”.



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NotFollowingDirections:

Refusaltofollowtheinstructionsofschoolemployees(i.e.,refusingtoleaveanarea,refusingtostopaggressivebehavior,refusingtostopdisruptivebehavior,etc.)


• DiscretionofthePrincipal.Penaltymayresultincorporalpunishment,detention,shorttermsuspension,longtermsuspension,expulsion,and/orrecommendationforassignmenttoChattoogaAcademy.


• DiscretionofthePrincipal.Penaltymayresultincorporalpunishment,detention,shorttermsuspensionand/orlongtermsuspension.

DisrespecttoTeachers:Discourteousorinappropriatelanguageand/orbehaviororgesturesdirectedtoschoolemployees.Consequences:Secondary(6th-12th)Grades

• DiscretionofthePrincipal.Penaltymayresultincorporalpunishment,shorttermsuspension,longtermsuspension,expulsion,and/orrecommendationforassignmenttoChattoogaAcademy.


• DiscretionofthePrincipal.Penaltymayresultincorporalpunishment,detention,shorttermsuspension,and/orlongtermsuspension.

CellPhones/SocialMedia:Possessionofcellularphone,walkie-talkies,electronicdevices,etc.duringregularschoolhours,exceptthoseapprovedbytheschooladministrationorthosekept incars, isprohibited. Inappropriateuseoftechnology/socialmediaincludingusingcomputersortheinternetorcellphonesforextortion,hazing,andharassingofstudentsand/orstaffoncampusoroffcampus.

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Ifsuchactionsaredisruptivetotheschool:


• DiscretionofthePrincipal.• 1stoffense:Deviceisconfiscatedandreturnedtoparent/guardian• 2ndoffense:Deviceisconfiscatedandreturnedtoparent/guardian.In-schoolsuspensionofup

tothree(3)daysmaybeimposed.• 3rdoffense:Deviceisconfiscatedandreturnedtoparent/guardian.In-schoolsuspensionofupto

five(5)daysmaybeimposed.• Subsequentviolations:studentwillbedisciplinedaccordingto“NotFollowingDirections”.



Profanity/ObsceneGestures:

Thisoffenseincludes,butisnotlimitedto,profane,vulgar,obscenewordsorgestures;racial/ethnicslurs;and/orspittingonanotherstudent.


• DispositionatthediscretionofthePrincipal.Violationsmayresultincorporalpunishment,shorttermsuspension,longtermsuspension,expulsionand/orassignmenttoChattoogaAcademy.



• DiscretionofthePrincipal.Penaltymayresultincorporalpunishment,detention,andshorttermorlongtermsuspension.


NoParkingPermit/RecklessDriving:

Parkingonschoolpropertywithoutapermit,orrecklessorcarelessoperationofavehicleonornearschoolproperty,ornearaschoolbus,etc.,isprohibited.


• Penaltymayincluderevocationofparkingpermit,towingvehicleoffcampusatstudent’sexpense,detention,orshort-termsuspension.Forrecklessdrivingonschoolpropertyorinaschoolzone,and/orforrepeatedparkingordrivingincidents,thestudentmaybesubjecttoshorttermsuspension,longtermsuspension,expulsion,and/orbereferredtotheDisciplinaryTribunal,and/orbereferredtoChattoogaAcademy.

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ThreateningStudents/Staff:

Verbalthreatening,bullying,stalking,and/orintimidatingschoolemployees,otherstudents,orpersonsattendingschool-relatedfunctionswithoutactualphysicalcontactisprohibited.Threateningisspecificallydefinedasanywillfulattemptorthreattoinflictinjuryonanotherpersonwhenaccompaniedbyanapparentabilitytodoso;oranyintentionaldisplayofforcesuchaswouldgivethevictimreasontofearorexpectimmediatebodilyharm.


• DiscretionofthePrincipal.Violationsmayresultincorporalpunishment,shorttermsuspension,longtermsuspension,expulsionand/orassignmenttoChattoogaAcademy.



• DiscretionofthePrincipal.Penaltymayresultincorporalpunishment,detention,andshorttermorlongtermsuspension.


MisconductonBus:

Repeatedbusviolationsresultingincumulativereferrals.

Consequences:PK-12thGrades:

• 1stReferral—Discussorassignappropriatediscipline.Principal’sdiscretion.• 2ndReferral—Possibleuptofour(4)daysbussuspensionandparentsmustattendbus

interventionprogrambeforethestudentcanresumeridingbus.• 3rdReferral—Twelve(12)daysbussuspension.• 4thReferral—Removalfromthebusfortheremainderoftheyear.• PunishmentatthediscretionofthePrincipal,dependingoncircumstancesoftheviolation.

WillfulHarrassment/Bullying:

Anywillattemptorthreattoinflictinjuryonanotherperson,whenaccompaniedbyanapparentpresentabilitytodoso;oranyintentionaldisplayofforcesuchasthatwhichwouldgivethevictimreasontofearorexpectimmediatebodilyharm.

Astudentshallnotharassanotherpersonthroughunwelcomeconductorcommunicationofasexualnature.Thisappliesto:

a. ontheschoolgroundsatanytime;b. offtheschoolgroundsataschoolactivity,function,orevent,ortheuseoftextingorsocial

mediaofforonoroffschoolpropertybefore,duringorafterschoolhours;

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c. enroutetoandfromschoolorschool-sponsoredactivity;d. Inappropriateuseoftechnology/socialmediaincludingusingcomputersortheinternetorcell

phonesforextortion,hazing,andharassingofstudentsand/orstaffoncampusoroffcampus.

Prohibitedactsofsexualharassmentincludeverbalharassmentsuchassexualjokesorcommentsaboutanindividualorhis/herphysicalcharacteristics;physicalharassmentsuchasunwantedtouching;visualharassmentsuchasthedisplayofsexuallysuggestiveobjectsorpictures;orrequestsordemandsforsexualinvolvement,accompaniedbyimpliedorexplicitthreats.

Noemployeeorstudentshallharassanypersonthroughraciallydisparagingconductorcommunicationbasedupontheperson’sraceorethnicorigin.Racialharassmentincludes:

• Oralstatements,writtenstatements,gestures,useofslurs,oranyotherformofcommunicationorconductthatstandsfororimpliesanysortofintimidating,derogatory,demeaning,orprejudicialmessagetowardsanindividualorgroupbasedupontheirraceorethnicorigin.

• Anytypeofconductoractivityexhibitedbyanindividualoragroupthatisrootedinracialprejudicethatconveysanintimidating,derogatory,demeaning,orprejudicialmessagetowardsanindividualoragroupbasedupontheirraceorethnicorigin.

• Wearingorpossessingitemsdepictingorimplyinganytypeofintimidating,derogatory,demeaningorprejudicialmessagetowardsanothergrouporindividualbasedupontheirraceorethnicorigin.


• Bullyingviolationsshallresultinshorttermsuspension,longtermsuspension,assignmenttoCrossroadsAcademyand/orexpulsion.AstudentwhohascommittedtheoffenseofbullyingforthethirdtimeinaschoolyearshallbeassignedtoCrossroadsAcademy.

• ThreateningorbullyingTribunalwitnessesmayresultinexpulsion.Otherwise,disciplineisatthediscretionofthePrincipal.Punishmentmayrangefromareprimandtolong-termsuspension.


• Bullyingviolationsshallresultinshorttermsuspensionorlongtermsuspension.

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The Georgia Bullying Law O.C.G.A. 20-2-751.4

(a) AsusedinthisCodesection,theterm“bullying”meansanactwhichoccursonschoolproperty,onschoolvehicles,atdesignatedschoolbusstops,oratschoolrelatedfunctionsoractivities,orbyuseofdataorsoftwarethatisaccessedthroughacomputer,computersystem,computernetwork,orotherelectronictechnologyofalocalschoolsystemthatis:

(1) Anywillfulattempttothreattoinflictinjurytoanotherperson,whenaccompaniedbyan

apparentpresentabilitytodoso;

(2) Anyintentionaldisplayofforcesuchaswouldgivethevictimreasontofearorexpectimmediatebodilyharm;or

(3) Anyintentionalwritten,verbal,orphysicalact,whichisreasonablepersonwouldperceiveasbeingintendedtothreaten,harass,orintimidate,that:(A) CausesanotherpersonsubstantialPhysicalharmwithinthemeaningofCodeSection

16-5-23.1;

(B) Hastheeffectofsubstantiallyinterferingwithastudent’seducation;

(C) Issosevere,persistent,orpervasivethatitcreatesanintimidatingorthreateningeducationalenvironment,or

(D) Hastheeffectofsubstantiallydisruptingtheorderlyoperationoftheschool.

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BullyingPolicy DescriptorCode:JCDAG

TheBoardofEducationbelievesthatallstudentscanlearnbetterinasafeschoolenvironment.Behaviorthatinfringesonthesafetyofstudentswillnotbetolerated.Bullying,asthetermisdefinedinGeorgialaw,ofastudentbyanotherstudentisstrictlyprohibited.SuchprohibitionshallbeincludedintheStudentCodeofConductforallschoolswithintheschoolsystem.

Bullyingisdefinedasfollows:Anactthatis:

1. Anywillfulattemptorthreattoinflictinjuryonanotherperson,whenaccompaniedbyanapparentpresentabilitytodoso;

2. Anyintentionaldisplayofforcesuchaswouldgivethevictimreasontofearorexpectimmediatebodilyharm;or

3. Anyintentionalwritten,verbal,orphysicalact,whichareasonablepersonwouldperceiveasbeingintendedtothreaten,harass,orintimidate,that:a. CausesanotherpersonsubstantialphysicalharmwithinthemeaningofCodeSection

16-5-23.1orvisiblebodilyharmassuchtermisdefinedinCodeSection16-5-23.1;b. Hastheeffectofsubstantiallyinterferingwithastudent’seducation;c. Issosevere,persistent,orpervasivethatitcreatesanintimidatingorthreatening

educationalenvironment;ord. Hastheeffectofsubstantiallydisruptingtheorderlyoperationoftheschool.

Thetermappliestoactswhichoccuronschoolproperty,onschoolvehicles,atdesignatedschoolbusstops,oratschoolrelatedfunctionsoractivitiesorbyuseofdataorsoftwarethatisaccessedthroughacomputer,computersystem,computernetwork,orotherelectronictechnologyofalocalschoolsystem.Thetermalsoappliestoactsofcyberbullyingwhichoccurthroughtheuseofelectroniccommunication,whetherornotelectronicactoriginatedonschoolpropertyorwithschoolequipment,iftheelectroniccommunication(1)isdirectedspecificallyatstudentsorschoolpersonnel,(2)ismaliciouslyintendedforthepurposeofthreateningthesafetyofthosespecifiedorsubstantiallydisruptingtheorderlyoperationoftheschool,and(3)createsareasonablefearofharmtothestudents’orschoolpersonnel’spersonorpropertyorhasahighlikelihoodofsucceedinginthatpurpose.Electroniccommunicationincludes,butisnotlimitedto,anytransferofsigns,signals,writings,images,sounds,dataorintelligenceofanynaturetransmittedinwholeorinpartbyawire,radio,electromagnetic,photoelectronicorphotoopticalsystem.

Proceduresmaybedevelopedateachschoolencouragingateacherorotherschoolemployee,student,parent,guardian,orotherpersonwhohascontrolorchargeofastudent,eitheranonymouslyorintheperson’sname,attheperson’soption,toreportorotherwiseprovideinformationonbullyingactivity.Anyteacherorotherschoolemployeewho,intheexerciseofhisorherpersonaljudgementanddiscretion,believesherorshehasreliableinformationthatwouldleadareasonablepersontosuspectthatsomeoneisatargetofbullyingisencouragedtoimmediatelyreportittotheschoolprincipal.Anyreportwillbeappropriatelyinvestigatedbytheadministrationbasedonthenatureofthecomplaintinatimelymannertodeterminewhetherbullyinghasoccurred,whetherthereareotherproceduresrelatedtoillegalharassmentordiscriminationthatshouldbeimplementedandwhatotherstepsshouldbe

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taken.Anyreportofretaliationforreportingbullyingwillalsobeinvestigatedandaddressedascalledforinthispolicyandinaccordancewithschoolprocedures.

Actsofbullyingshallbepunishedbyarangeofconsequencesthroughtheprogressivedisciplineprocess,asstatedintheCodeofConduct.However,uponafindingbythedisciplinaryhearingofficer,panel,ortribunalthatastudentingrades6-12hascommittedtheoffenseofbullyingforthethirdtimeinaschoolyear,thestudentshallbeassignedtoanalternativeschool.

Uponafindingbyaschooladministratorthatastudenthascommittedanactofbullyingorisavictimofbullying,theadministratorordesigneeshallnotifytheparent,guardian,orotherpersonhavingcontrolorchargeofthestudentbytelephonecallorthroughwrittennotice,whichmaybedoneelectronically.

Studentsandparentswillbenotifiedoftheprohibitionagainstbullyingandthepenaltiesforviolatingtheprohibitionbypostinginformationateachschoolandbyincludingsuchinformationinthestudent/parenthandbooks.

PhysicalAggression:

Theintentional,physicalcontactofaninsultingorprovokingnaturewithanotherperson.


• Atthediscretionoftheprincipal,thepenaltymayrangefromdetentiontolongtermsuspension.ReferraltotheDisciplinaryHearingOfficerforthepurposeofadeterminationofthefactsandintent

OtherNon-Serious:

Otheroffensesnotheretoforecoveredinthisrule.


• Dispositionatthediscretionoftheprincipal.Penaltymayrangefromdetentiontoshorttermorlongtermsuspension.Ifsuspensionisconsidered,theSuperintendentordesigneeshallbeconsultedtodetermineandrecommenddisposition.

• Dependingonthenatureofoffenseand/orseverity,maybereportedtotheSuperintendent,thepolice,thedistrictattorney,andparent/guardian.


• DiscretionofthePrincipal.Penaltymayrangefromdetentiontoshorttermorlongtermsuspension.Ifsuspensionisconsidered,theSuperintendentordesigneeshallbeconsultedtodetermineandrecommenddisposition.

• Dependingonthenatureoftheoffenseand/orseverity,maybereportedtotheSuperintendent,thepolice,thedistrictattorney,andparent/guardian,and/ormaybereferredtoaDisciplinaryTribunal.

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WeaponsPolicy DescriptorCode:JCDAE

ItisthepolicyoftheBoardofEducationthatastudentshallnotpossess,use,handleortransmitanyobjectthatreasonablycanbeconsideredaweapononpropertyorinabuildingownedorleasedbyaschooldistrict,ataschoolfunction,oronabusorothertransportationprovidedbytheschooldistrict.Weaponsmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto:

1. Anyhandgun,firearm,rifle,shotgunorsimilarweapon;anyexplosivecompoundorincendiarydevice;or,anyotherdangerousweaponasdefinedinO.C.G.A.§16-11-121,includingarocketlauncher,bazooka,recoillessrifle,mortar,orhandgrenade.

2. Anyhazardousobject,includinganydirk,bowieknife,switchblade,knife,anyotherknifehavingabladeoftwoormoreinches,straight-edgerazor,razorblade,springstick,knuckles,whethermadefrommetal,thermoplastic,wood,orothersimilarmaterial,blackjack,anybat,club,orotherbludgeon-typeweapon,oranyflailinginstrumentconsistingoftwoormorerigidpartsconnectedinsuchamannerastoallowthemtoswingfreely,whichmaybeknownasanunchahka,nunchuck,nunchaku,shuriken,orfightingchain,oranydisc,ofwhateverconfiguration,havingatleasttwopointsorpointedbladeswhichisdesignedtobethrownorpropelledandwhichmaybeknownasathrowingstarororientaldart,oranyinstrumentoflikekind,anynonlethalairgun,andanystungunorTaser.Suchtermshallnotincludeanyoftheseinstrumentsusedforclassroomworkauthorizedbytheteacher.

Studentswhopossessanyweapondescribedinparagraph1inviolationofthispolicywillbesubjecttoaminimumofaonecalendaryearexpulsion.TheSuperintendentshallhavetheauthorityeitherbeforeorafterthestudentisreferredforatribunalhearingtoreducethemandatedoneyearexpulsionundercircumstanceswheretheoneyearexpulsionappearsexcessivetothesuperintendent.Thetribunalshallalsohavetheauthoritytomodifysuchexpulsionrequirementonacase-by-casebasisindeterminingtheappropriatepunishment.Finally,inanytribunaldecisionappealedtotheboardofeducation,theboardmayreducethemandatedpunishmentburshallconsiderwhetherthesuperintendentand/ortribunalconsideredareductionandanyrationaleindenyingsuchareduction.

Studentswhopossessotherweaponsorhazardousobjectsasdescribedinparagraph2willbesubjecttodisciplineasspecifiedinthestudentcodeofconduct.

ReportingRequirements

Anyemployeewhohasreasonablecausetobelievethatastudentpossessesaweaponasdefinedinparagraph1,isinvolvedinanassaultusingaweaponasdefinedinparagraph2,orisinvolvedinasecondoffensewithaweapononcampusmustreportsuchviolationstotheprincipalorassistantprincipaloftheschool.Iftheprincipalhasreasonablecausetobelievethatsuchreportisvalid,he/shemustimmediatelymakeanoralreporttotheSuperintendentandtotheappropriatelawenforcementauthorityanddistrictattorney.

Thestudent’sparentsorguardianwillbenotifiedimmediatelyofhis/herchild’sinvolvementinanyactivityinvolvingweapons.

StudentswillbegivenacopyoftheCodeofConduct,whichincludesastatementofprohibitedconductwithregardtoweaponsandpossibledisciplinaryactions.

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The Georgia Department of Education has identified the following criminal offenses as ones that are to be reported annually to the State by local school districts upon determination the offense occurred during the violation of a school rule: (a) aggravated battery to employee; (b) aggravated battery to student; (c) aggravated child molestation; (d) aggravated sexual battery; (e) aggravated sodomy; (f) armed robbery; (g) first degree arson; (h) kidnapping; (i) murder; (j) rape; or, (k) voluntary manslaughter.

In conjunction with the school’s Principal and the Office of School Operations, students individually victimized by any such documented incident may seek a school transfer under USCO provisions.

(00 State Code)

CONTINUATIONOFINCIDENTCONTEXTANDLOCATIONFORTHESAMEDISCIPLINEEVENT

(01 State Code)

ALCOHOL/DRUG/TOBACCOINFRACTIONS

Alcohol1- Unintentionalpossession

Alcohol2- Underinfluencewithoutpossession

Alcohol3- Sale,purchase,transportation,possession,consumptionofalcohol

•Anyuseofalcoholandillicitdrugsisillegalandharmful.

•Medicationsatschoolmustbehandledincompliancewithschoolguidelines.Formsacknowledging

possessionofasthmainhalers,epi-pens,insulin,etc.areavailablefromyourschool.

APOSSESSIONORTRANSFEROFDRUG-RELATEDORTOBACCO-RELATEDITEMS

Possessionofdrugorsmokingparaphernalia

Consequence:

• Punishmentwillbeatthediscretionoftheprincipal,dependinguponthenatureandcircumstancesoftheviolation.Theprincipalmayrecommendsuspensionofonetonineschooldaysormayrecommendlong-termassignmenttoalternativeschooland/orexpulsion.

• Iftheoffenseoccursonabusoratabusstop,inadditiontotheschooldisposition,thestudentmaybesuspendedfrombustransportation.

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(02 State Code)

ARSON

Arson1- NA

Arson2 – Arsonwithoutpropertydamage

Arson3 – Arsonwithpropertydamage

• Damageordestructionofpublicpropertybymeansoffireorexplosion.

Consequence:

• Immediatesuspensionfor1-9schooldaysTribunalmaybescheduled,withrecommendationforlong-termassignmenttoalternativeschoolorexpulsion.Restitutiontobedeterminedbyschooldistrictorcourthavingjurisdiction(whenapplicable).Iftheoffenseoccursonabusoratabusstop,inadditiontotheschooldisposition,studentwillbesuspendedfrombustransportation.

(03 State Code)

BATTERY

Battery1–Batterywithnoinjuries Battery2 – Batterywithmildormoderateinjuries Battery3 – Batterywithsevereinjuries;threeormoreoffensesinsameschoolyear

• Anydisturbanceoractthatendangersthewell-beingofanyperson.

Consequence:

Immediate suspension for 9 school days a tribunal will be scheduled. A recommendation for apermanentexpulsionwillbemadetothedisciplinarytribunal.Thedisciplinarytribunalwillconductadue process hearing, and if the student is found to have committed this infraction, and then thedisciplinarypanelwillrecommendthefollowing:

PossibleDispositionsforALLStudents:

• Permanentexpulsion.• Permanentexpulsion,withanopportunitytoattendanalternateeducational

sitefortheperiodoftheexpulsion.

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AdditionalPossibleDispositionsforStudentsK-8:

• Expulsion,withtheopportunitytoattendanalternateeducationalsiteuntilcompletinggrade8,followedbyanopportunitytore-enrollintheregularpublicschoolsforgrades9-12.

• Expulsion,withnoopportunitytoattendanalternativeeducationalsite,followedbytheopportunitytore-enrollintheregularpublicschoolsforgrades9-12.

AdditionalPossibleDispositionsforStudentsK-6:

• Allowthestudenttore-enrollinthepublicschoolsystemifnoalternativeeducationalsiteisavailable.

• ThestudentwillbeaffordedanautomaticreviewbytheSchoolBoard.TheSchoolBoardshallreviewsuchcases,andwhileaccountingforthedisciplinarypanel’srecommendation,makeadeterminationrelativetothestudent.ThisdispositionshallbeinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofGACode§20-2-751.6,whicharecontainedintheaforementionedmenuofpossibledispositionstoalsobeconsideredbythedisciplinarypanel.

Iftheoffenseoccursonabusoratabusstop,inadditiontotheschooldisposition,thestudentwillbesuspendedorexpelledfrombustransportation.

(04 State Code)

BREAKINGANDENTERING/BURGLARY

B&E/Burglary1-NAB&E/Burglary2-NAB&E/Burglary3- Anyincidentinvolvingbreakingandentering/burglary

• Unlawfullytakingpropertybelongingtoanotherperson,theschool,ortheSchoolDistrictduring/afterschoolhours.Forthepurposesofdistinction,thiscodeshouldbeusedwhenthevalueofthisitemoritemsstolenexceeds$25.00(withthevalueofitemdeterminedbyPrincipal).

Consequence:

Thepunishmentwillbeatthediscretionoftheprincipaldependingonthecircumstancesoftheviolation.Theprincipalmaysuspendatotalofnineschooldaysormayrecommendlong-termassignmenttoalternativeschoolorexpulsion.Restitutionmayberequired.

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(05 State Code)

COMPUTERTRESPASS

ComputerTrespass1 - NAComputerTrespass2–ComputermisuseComputerTrespass3–Unlawfuluseofcomputeroralteringrecords

• Attemptsorthreatstotamperwithtechnologicalhardware,software,cabling,andassociatedequipment.

Consequence:

• Punishmentatthediscretionoftheprincipaldependingoncircumstancesoftheviolation.Suspensionfor1-9schooldays,expulsionorlong-termassignmenttoalternativeschool.

• Restitutionmayberequired.

(06 State Code)

DISORDERLYCONDUCT

DisorderlyConduct1 – Minordisturbance DisorderlyConduct2 – Moderatedisturbance;threeormoreminordisturbancesinsameschoolyearDisorderlyConduct3 - Severedisruption;threeormoremoderatedisturbancesinsameschoolyear

• Disturbancesthatincludeanyactonschoolpropertyorataschoolactivitythatcausesdisruptionand/orthreatensthesafetyofanyotherstudent.

Consequence:

• Punishmentwillbeatthediscretionoftheprincipal.Circumstanceswilldeterminewhichoneormoreofthestudentfollowingalternativeswillbeconsidered:(a)Counselingwithstudent,parents,andteachers,(b)In-schoolsuspension,(c)Afterschooldetention,and(d)Removalfromclassforaperiodoftime,(e)alternativeschoolorsuspensionfromschoolforonetonineschooldays.

• Recommendationforexpulsion/long-termassignmenttoalternativeschoolifdisturbancescontinue.

• Ifoffenseoccursonabusoratabusstop,inadditiontotheschooldisposition,thestudentmaybesuspendedfrombustransportation.

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(07 State Code)

DRUGS

Drugs1 - Unintentionalpossession Drugs2 – Failure Drugs3 – Possessionordistributionofunlawfuldrugs

• Anyuseofalcoholandillicitdrugsisillegalandharmful.• Medicationsatschoolmustbehandledincompliancewithschoolguidelines.Formsacknowledgingpossessionofasthmainhalers,epipens,insulin,etc.areavailablefromyourschool.• Possessionofdrugorsmokingparaphernalia.Thisincludesbutnotlimitedtocounterfeitdrugs.(Lookalikedrugs)

Consequence:

Offenses:

• FirstOffense:9dayssuspension.Recommendationforlong-termassignmenttoalternativeSchooland/orexpulsionwillbeatthediscretionoftheprincipal.

• SecondOffense:Immediateexternalsuspensionfor9schooldays;recommendationoflong-termassignmenttoalternativeschoolorexpulsion.

Iftheoffenseoccursonabusoratabusstop,inadditiontotheschooldisposition,thestudentwillbesuspendedfrombustransportation.

(08 State Code)

FIGHTING

Fighting1 – Fightingwithnoinjuries Fighting2 – Fightingwithminorormoderateinjuries Fighting3 - Fightingwithsevereinjuries;threeormorefightsinsameschoolyear

• Theintentional,physicalcontactofaninsultingorprovokingnaturewithanotherperson.

Consequence:

Punishmentisatthediscretionoftheprincipaldependingoncircumstances.Circumstanceswilldeterminewhichoneormoreofthefollowingalternativeswillbeused:Counseling/Peermediation,In-schoolsuspension,

Externalsuspensionoralternativeschoolof1to9schooldays,Recommendationsforlong-termassignmenttoalternativeschoolorexpulsionatthediscretionoftheprincipalforrepeatedviolationorifthesafetyofothersisseriouslyaffected

Iftheoffenseoccursonabus,inadditiontotheschooldisposition,thestudentwillbesuspendedfrombustransportation.Theprincipalordesigneeshallalsoconveneaparent/guardianconferenceinwhichabehaviorcontractisenteredintobyandbetweentheschooldistrict,thestudentandtheparentsor

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guardian.Suchbehaviorcontractmayspecificallyspecify,amongotherthings,prohibitedbehavior,seatingassignment,orsuchotherlimitationsorprohibitionsastheprincipalordesigneedeemsappropriate.

(09 State Code)

HOMICIDE

Homicide 1 – NA Homicide 2 – NA Homicide 3 – Anyincidentinvolvinghomicide

• Apersoncommitstheoffenseofmurderwhenheunlawfullyandwithmaliceaforethought,eitherexpressorimplied,causesthedeathofanotherhumanbeing.• Expressmaliceisthatdeliberateintentionunlawfullytotakethelifeofanotherhumanbeingwhichismanifestedbyexternalcircumstancescapableofproof.• Maliceshallbeimpliedwherenoconsiderableprovocationappearsandwhereallthecircumstancesofthekillingshowanabandonedandmalignantheart.Apersonalsocommitstheoffenseofmurderwhen,inthecommissionofafelony,hecausesthedeathofanotherhumanbeingirrespectiveofmalice. Consequence:

• Expulsion,Reportedtoproperauthorities. (10 State Code)

Kidnapping

Kidnapping 1- NA Kidnapping 2 - NA Kidnapping 3- Anyincidentinvolvingkidnapping

• Apersoncommitstheoffenseofkidnappingwhenheabductsorstealsawayanypersonwithoutlawfulauthorityorwarrantandholdssuchpersonagainsthiswill.(GeorgiaCodeSection16-5-1)

Consequence:

• Immediatesuspensionfor1-9schooldays.Tribunalwillbescheduled(TribunalWaiverreplacestribunal)Reportedtoproperauthorities.

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(11 State Code)

Larceny/Theft

Larceny/Theft 1 – Unlawfultakingofpropertywithavaluebetween$25and$100Larceny/Theft 2 – Unlawfultakingofpropertywithavaluebetween$100and$250Larceny/Theft 3 – Unlawfultakingofpropertywithavalueexceeding$250;threeormoreoffensesinthesameschoolyear

• Unlawfullytakingpropertybelongingtoanotherperson,theschool,ortheSchoolDistrictduring/afterschoolhours.Forthepurposesofdistinction,thiscodeshouldbeusedwhenthevalueofthisitemoritemsstolenexceeds$25.00(withthevalueofitemdeterminedbyPrincipal).

Consequence:

• Thepunishmentwillbeatthediscretionoftheprincipaldependingonthecircumstancesoftheviolation.Theprincipalmaysuspendatotalofnineschooldaysormayrecommendlong-termassignmenttoalternativeschoolorexpulsion.Restitutionmayberequired.

Iftheoffenseoccursonabus,inadditiontotheschooldisposition,thestudentwillbesuspendedfrombustransportation.

(12 State Code)

MotorVehicleTheft

Motor Vehicle Theft 1 - NA Motor Vehicle Theft 2 - NA Motor Vehicle Theft 3 - AnyincidentinvolvingMotorVehicleTheft

• Theftorattemptedtheftofamotorvehicle.Codeincludestheftofcar,truck,motorcycle,dunebuggy,RV,oranythingthatisself-propelled.

Consequence:

• Immediatesuspensionfor1-9schooldaysTribunalwillbescheduled(TribunalWaivermayreplacetribunal)Reportedtoproperauthorities.

(13 State Code)

Robbery

Robbery 1 – NA Robbery 2 – Robberywithoutaweapon Robbery 3 – Robberywithaweapon

• Apersoncommitstheoffenseofrobberywhen,withintenttocommittheft,heorshetakespropertyofanotherfromthepersontheimmediatepresenceofanotherbyuseofanoffensive

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weapon, oranyreplica,article,ordevicehavingtheappearanceofsuchweapon. Theoffenseofrobberybyintimidationshallbealesserincludedoffenseintheoffenseofarmedrobbery.

Consequence:

• Immediatesuspensionfor1-9schooldays• Tribunalwillbescheduled(TribunalWaivermayreplacetribunal)• Reportedtoproperauthorities.

Iftheoffenseoccursonabus,inadditiontotheschooldisposition,studentwillbesuspendedorexpelledfrombustransportation

(14 State Code)

SexualBattery

Sexual Battery 1 – NA Sexual Battery 2 – NA Sexual Battery 3 – AnyincidentinvolvingSexualBattery

• Theintentional,inappropriateexposureof/toanotherorinappropriatebodilycontactofasexualnature.

Consequence:

• Suspensionof1to9schooldayswillbeatthediscretionoftheprincipal.Arecommendationforexpulsion/long-termassignmenttoalternativeschoolatthediscretionoftheprincipal.

Iftheoffenseoccursonabus,inadditiontotheschooldisposition,thestudentmaybesuspendedfrombustransportation.

(15 State Code)

SexualHarassment

Sexual Harassment 1 – Unwelcomecommentsnotdirectedtowardsindividuals Sexual Harassment 2 – Unwelcomecommentsdirectedtowardsindividuals Sexual Harassment 3 – Violationofsexualharassmentpolicy;threeormoreoffensesinthesameschoolyear

• Sexualharassmentisgenerallydefinedasunwelcomesexualadvance,requestforfavorsorotherverbaland/orvisualcontactofasexually-directednatureincluding,butnotlimitedtoreferencetobodyparts,reputations,gestures,oracts,sexuallyorientedjokes,innuendoes,orobscenities,displayingofsexuallysuggestiveobjects,pictures,cartoonsorposters,sexuallysuggestiveletters,notesorinvitation.AnystudentallegingacomplaintofsexualharassmentshouldtakeimmediatestepstoinformanemployeeoftheChattoogaCountySchoolDistrictresponsibleforstudentsupervision.

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• Uponreceivingthecomplaint,theresponsibleemployeewillprovide/assistthestudentwithan“AllegationofStudentSexualHarassment”formandimmediatelynotifytheprincipal/worklocationadministrator.Thisformwillbecompletedbythestudent,andanappropriateinquiryonthelocallevelbytheprincipalorhis/herdesigneewilloccur.• Ifintheinitialinquirybytheprincipalordesignee,supportinginformationisfoundthatwouldmeritamorethoroughinvestigation,allinformationwillthenbetransmittedtotheChiefofSchoolPolice.

Consequence:

• Punishmentatthediscretionoftheprincipal,dependingonthecircumstances.Circumstanceswilldeterminewhichoneormoreofthefollowingalternativeswillbeused:Counseling;In-schoolsuspension;suspensionofonetonineschooldays;orRecommendationsforlong-termassignmenttoalternativeschoolorexpulsionatthediscretionoftheprincipalforrepeatedviolationorifthesafetyofothersisseriouslyaffected.


(16 State Code)

SexOffenses

Sex Offenses 1 – Inappropriatesexually-basedphysicalcontact Sex Offenses 2 – Inappropriatesexually-basedbehavior Sex Offenses 3- Consensualsexualactivities;threeormoreoffensesinthesameschoolyearSexualintercourse,sexualcontact,orotherunlawfulbehaviororcontentintendedtoresultinsexualgratificationwithoutforceorthreatofforce,andwherethevictimiscapableofgivingconsent.Thisoffensecanincludeinappropriateexposureandobscenity,andenteringordownloadingpornographiccontentontoschoolcomputers.

Consequence:

• Punishmentwillbeatthediscretionoftheprincipal.Circumstanceswilldeterminewhichoneormoreofthefollowingalternativeswillbeconsidered:Counselingwithstudent;Notificationofparents;Suspensionfromschoolforonetonineschooldays;Recommendationforexpulsion/long-termassignmenttoalternativeschoolatthediscretionoftheprincipal.Iftheoffenseoccursonabus,inadditiontotheschooldisposition,thestudentmaybesuspendedfrombustransportation.

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(17 State Code)

Threat/Intimidation

Threat/Intimidation 1 – NA Threat/Intimidation 2 – Individualthreatorintimidation Threat/Intimidation 3 – School-widethreatorintimidation Unlawfullyplacinganotherpersoninfearofbodilyharmthroughverbalthreatswithoutdisplayingaweaponorsubjectingthepersontoactualphysicalattack.

Consequence:

• Immediatesuspensionfor1-9schooldays.Tribunalwillbescheduled(TribunalWaivermay

replacetribunal)Iftheoffenseoccursonabus,inadditiontotheschooldisposition,thestudentwillbesuspendedfrombustransportation.

(18 State Code)

Tobacco

Tobacco 1 – Unintentionalpossessionoftobaccoproducts Tobacco 2 – Intentionaluseorpossessionoftobaccoproducts Tobacco 3 – Distributionorsaleoftobaccoproducts;Threeormoreoffensesinthesameschoolyear

• Possession,use,distribution,orsaleoftobaccoproductsonschoolgrounds,at

school-sponsoredevents,andontransportationtoorfromschool.

Consequence:

Offenses:

• Firstoffense:3daysofsuspensionorotherappropriatepunishmentatthediscretionoftheprincipal.

• Second Offense: 5 school days of suspension or other appropriate punishment at thediscretionoftheprincipal.

• Third Offense: 9 school days of suspension or other appropriate punishment at thediscretionoftheprincipal.


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(19 State Code)

Trespassing

Trespassing 1 – NA Trespassing 2 – Unauthorizedpresenceonschoolproperty Trespassing 3 - Refusingtoleaveschoolproperty;Threeormoreoffensesinthesameschoolyear

• EnteringorremainingonapublicschoolcampusorSchoolBoardfacilitywithout

authorizationorinvitationandwithnolawfulpurposeforentry.Includesstudentsundersuspensionorexpulsion,andunauthorizedpersonswhoenterorremainonacampusafterbeingdirectedtoleavebythechiefadministratorordesignee.

Consequence:

• Punishmentatthediscretionoftheprincipaldependingoncircumstancesoftheviolation.Suspensionfor1-9schooldays,expulsionorlong-termassignmenttoalternativeschool.Restitutionmayberequired.

(20 State Code) Vandalism Vandalism 1 – NA Vandalism 2 – Minordamageordefacementofproperty Vandalism 3 - Maliciousdestructionordamagetoproperty;Threeormoreoffensesinthesameschoolyear

• Actsofvandalismofpublicorprivatepropertyduring/afterschoolhourstoincludebutnotlimitedtodamageordestructionofproperty,defacingorwritingonproperty,littering,ordisorderingproperty,anydeliberatealterationswithoutpermission.

Consequence:

• Thepunishmentwillbeatthediscretionoftheprincipaldependingonthecircumstancesoftheviolation.Circumstanceswilldeterminewhichoneormoreofthefollowingalternativeswillbeconsideredtoinclude,butnotlimitedto:Restitution;CommunityService;Lossofprivilege(i.e.,prom;athletics;studentgovernment;parking;graduationceremony;Detention;Counseling;in-school,out-of-schoolsuspension;AlternativeSchool;Recommendationforexpulsion/long-termassignmenttoalternativeschool.


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(22 State Code)

Weapons/Knife Weapon/Knife 1 – Unintentionalpossessionofaknifewithnointenttoharmorintimidate Weapon/Knife 2 – Intentionalpossessionofaknifewithnointenttoharmorintimidate Weapon/Knife 3 - Intentionalpossessionofuseofaknifewithintenttoharmorintimidate

• Possessionofaknifeonschoolproperty,thebus,thebusstop,oratanyschoolevent(e.g.,Bowie,Dirk,lockblade,hunting,pen,pocket,switchblade,utility—knivesofanysize;straightedgerazor,double-edgerazor,orretractablerazor).

Consequence:

• Immediatesuspensionfor1-9schooldays• Tribunalwillbescheduled(TribunalWaivermayreplacetribunal)

Iftheoffenseoccursonabus,inadditiontotheschooldisposition,studentwillbesuspendedfrombus.

(23 State Code) Weapons/Other Weapons/Other 1 – NA Weapons/Other 2 – Unintentionalpossessionofaweapon(notincludingknifeorfirearm) Weapons/Other 3 - Intentionalpossessionoruseofaweapon(notincludingknifeorfirearm) Possessionof“other”weapononschoolproperty,theschoolbus,thebusstoporatanyschoolfunction.Adescriptionof“other”weaponsincludes:

• Anydefensivedevice(e.g.,gasrepellent,mace,stun-gun,chemicalorpeppersprays,slingshot,etc.);

• Any“martialarts”device;or• Anytoolorinstrumentwhichschoolstaffcouldreasonablyconcludeasbeingaviolation

oftheintentofthisoffensesection,which,bywayofillustration,shallinclude,butisnotlimitedto:blackjacks,chains,clubs,batsorotherbludgeon-typeweapons;metal/brassoranyartificialknuckles;nightstick/springstick;rings,pipes,studded/pointedbracelets;axhandles;or,anythingdesignedforand/orcapableofinflictingbodilyinjury.Thiswouldalsoincludepossessionofanymedicaldeviceorequipment(suchasalancetorhypodermicneedle)byastudentwhentherearenoPolicyprovisionsallowingstudentstocarrysuchitemswithpriorapprovaland/orauthorization.

Consequence:

• Immediateexternalsuspensionforninedays.• Tribunalwillbescheduled,withrecommendationforexpulsionforaminimumofoneyear.

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(24 State Code)

OtherDisciplineIncident Other Discipline Incident 1 – Otherminorincidentsresultingindisciplinaryaction Other Discipline Incident 2 – Threeormoreoffensesinthesameschoolyear Other Discipline Incident 3- NA

• Anyotherdisciplineincidentforwhichastudentisadministeredcorporalpunishment,in-schoolorout-of-schoolsuspension,expelled,suspendedfromridingthebus,assignedtoanalternativeschool,referredtocourtorjuvenilesystemauthorities,orremovedfromclassattheteacher’srequest.

Consequence:

• Punishmentatthediscretionoftheprincipaldependingoncircumstancesoftheviolation.Suspensionfor1-9schooldays,expulsionorlong-termassignmenttoalternativeschool.

• Restitutionmayberequired.

(25 State Code)

Weapons/Handgun

Weapons/Handgun 1 – NA Weapons/Handgun 2 – NA Weapons/Handgun 3 – Anyincidentinvolvingahandgun

• Possessionofafirearmonschoolproperty,thebus,thebusstoporatanyschoolfunction(afirearmshallinclude,butisnotlimitedto,arifle,pistol,orshotgunwithoutregardtowhethertheweaponisloadedorunloadedorispresentlycapableoffiring).

Consequence:


(26 State code)

Weapons/Rifle/Shotgun

Weapons/Rifle/Shotgun 1 – NA Weapons/Rifle/Shotgun 2 – NA Weapons/Rifle/Shotgun 3 – Anyincidentinvolvingarifle/shotgun

• Possessionofafirearmonschoolproperty,thebus,thebusstoporatanyschoolfunction(afirearmshallinclude,butisnotlimitedto,arifle,pistol,orshotgunwithoutregardtowhethertheweaponisloadedorunloadedorispresentlycapableoffiring).

Consequence:

• Immediateexternalsuspensionforninedays. • Tribunalwillbescheduled,withrecommendationforexpulsionforaminimumofoneyear.

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(27 State Code)

SeriousBodilyInjury

Serious Bodily Injury 1 – NA Serious Bodily Injury 2 – NA Serious Bodily Injury 3 –Anyincidentinvolvingseriousbodilyinjury

• Committingaviolentinjurytoaschooldistrictemployee\student.

Consequence:


(28 State Code)

Weapons/OtherFirearms

Weapons/Other Firearms 1 – NA Weapons/Other Firearms 2 – NA

Weapons/Other Firearms 3– Anyincidentinvolvingotherfirearms

AnythingotherthanlistedinStateCode25&26

Consequence:

• Punishmentatthediscretionoftheprincipal.

(29 State Code)

Bullying

Bullying 1 – Firstincidentofbullying Bullying 2 – Secondincidentofbullying Bullying 3 – Threeormoreincidentsofbullyinginthesameschoolyear SeeBullyingLawO.C.G.A.20-2-751.4inWillfulHarassment/BullyingSectiononpage43

95

(30 State Code)

Other-AttendanceRelated

Attendance Related 1 – Anyincidentinvolvingattendance Attendance Related 2 – NA Attendance Related 3 – NA

• Repeatedorexcessiveexcusedabsencesortardiness;includingfailuretoreporttoclass,skippingclass,leavingschoolwithoutauthorization,orfailuretocomplywithdisciplinarysanctions.

Consequences:


(31 Other-Dress Code Violation) Dress Code Violation 1 –Non-invasiveornon-suggestiveclothing Dress Code Violation 2 – Invasiveorsuggestiveclothing Dress Code Violation 3- Threeormoreoffensesinthesameschoolyear

• Violationofschooldresscodethatincludesstandardsofappropriateschoolattire.

Consequences:


(32 Academic Dishonesty) Academic Dishonesty 1 – Unauthorizedassistanceonclassroomassignmentsorprojects Academic Dishonesty 2 – Plagiarismorcheatingonclassroomassignmentsorprojects Academic Dishonesty 3 – Plagiarismorcheatingonmajorexamsorstatewideassessments;threeormoreoffensesinthesameschoolyear

• Receivingorprovidingunauthorizedassistanceonclassroomprojects,assignmentsorexams. Consequences:


(33 Other-Student Incivility) Student Incivility 1- Generaldisrespectorfailuretofollowinstructions Student Incivility 2- Blatantinsubordination;profanitydirectedtowardschoolstaff Student Incivility 3- Issuing false reports on school staff; Three or more offenses in the same school year

• Insubordinationordisrespecttostaffmembersorotherstudents;includesbutisnotlimitedtorefusaltofollowschoolstaffmemberinstructions,useofvulgarorinappropriatelanguage,andmisrepresentationofthetruth.

Consequences:


96

• (34 Other-Possession of Unapproved Items)

Possession of Unapproved Items 1 – Possessionofunauthorizeditems Possession of Unapproved Items 2 – Useofunauthorizeditems Possession of Unapproved Items 3 – Possessionoruseofitemsconstruedtobedangerousorharmful;Threeormoreoffensesinthesameschoolyear

• Theuseorpossessionofanyunauthorizeditemdisruptivetotheschoolenvironment.(TheuseoffireworksorincendiarydevicesmustbecodedasArson).

Consequences:


(35 Gang Related)

Gang Related 1 – NA Gang Related 2 – Wearingorpossessionofgang-relatedapparel;conveyingpersonalmembershiporaffiliationwithagang Gang Related 3 – Gang-relatedsolicitation,violence,threats,defacementofproperty

• AnyGroupofthreeormorestudentswithacommonnameorcommonidentifyingsigns,symbols,tattoos,graffiti,orattirewhichengageinschooldisruptivebehavior.

Consequences:

• Punishmentatthediscretionoftheprincipal. (36 Repeated Offenses) Repeated Offenses 1 – Collectionofminorincidents Repeated Offenses 2 – Collectionofmoderateincidents Repeated Offenses 3- Collectionofsevereincidents

• Collectionofstatereportableoffensesthatoccuronmultipleschooldaysthatleadstoastatereportabledisciplinaryaction.

Consequences:


(40 Other Non-Disciplinary Incident)

• Canonlybeusedtoreport“physicalrestraint”withAction95.

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