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BRANTLEY C OUNTY HIGH S CHOOL 2020-2021 S TUDENT / PARENT HANDBOOK

Dr. Ben Horner, Principal Mrs. Carole Ann Gill, Assistant Principal

Mr. Dean Horne, Alternative Education/Assistant Principal Mrs. Celia Horne, Assistant Principal/CTAE Director

Mr. Blake Johns, Assistant Principal/Instructional Technology Mrs. Lori G. McNease, Head Guidance Counselor

Mrs. Kathy Chesser, Guidance Counselor Mr. Frank Bullard III, Media Specialist

SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Kim Morgan

Mr. Nehemiah Cummings, Assistant Superintendent

Mrs. Roxie Tumlin, Assistant Superintendent

Dr. Angela Haney, Curriculum Director

BRANTLEY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Mrs. Brenda Johns

Mr. David Herrin Mrs. Teresa Lairsey Mr. Wiley Crews Mr. Kerry Mathie This handbook is provided to inform students and parents about the program of studies, procedures and regulations, extracurricular activities, scholarships and financial aid at BCHS. It is not possible to include all of the information that exists for students and parents. Please read the handbook carefully and contact the school office for any additional explanation or information needed.

The Brantley County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

religion, sex, national origin, age, or handicap.

Brantley County High School Handbook 1

System Statements Vision: Reach every student, every day! Mission: The mission of the Brantley County School District is to graduate and to prepare students with the skills and knowledge needed to make positive contributions in the world. We believe in…… R igor, Relevance Relationships Extraordinary, not ordinary A Strong Work Ethic C ommunity Involvement High Expectations

Statement of Nondiscrimination

Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act of 1990); or disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance.

Employees, students, and the general public are hereby notified that the Brantley County Board of Education does not discriminate in any educational programs or activities or in employment practices.

The following individuals have been designated as the employee responsible for coordinating the Brantley County school system’s effort to implement this nondiscriminatory policy.

ADA - Roxie Tumlin, Brantley County Board of Education, 272 School Circle, Nahunta, Georgia 31553; (912) 462-6612.

Section 504, Title IX, Title VI, Perkins Act – Teri Hendrix, Brantley County Board of Education, 272 School Circle, Nahunta, Georgia 31553; (912) 462-6176.

Inquiries concerning the application of the Perkins Act, Title VI, Title IX, or Section 504 and ADA to the policies and practices of the school may be addressed to the people listed above.

Gender Equity

State law prohibits discrimination based on gender in athletic programs of local school systems (Equity in Sports Act, O.C.G.A.& 20-2-315). Students are hereby notified that the Brantley County school system does not discriminate on the basis of gender in its athletic programs. The sports equity coordinator for this school system is Selena Tumlin, Brantley County Athletic Director. Inquiries or complaints concerning sports equity in this school system may be submitted to the sports equity coordinator at (912) 462-5121.


Student Records

NOTICE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND ELIGIBLE STUDENTS OF RIGHTS UNDER FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) AND PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT (PPRA)

FERPA affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights are: (1) The right to inspect and review, within 45 days of a request, the education records of a student who is

your child, or in the case of a student who is eighteen (18) or older, your own education records. Parents or eligible students should submit to the Superintendent a written request identifying the record(s) they wish to inspect. The Superintendent or designee will make arrangements for access and provide notice of such arrangements.

(2) The right to request the amendment of the student's education records to ensure that they are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student's privacy or other rights. To request the school district to amend a record, parents or eligible students should write the school principal, specify the part of the record they want to be changed, and specify why it is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy or other rights. If the district decides not to amend the record, it will notify the parents or eligible students of the decision and inform them of their right to a hearing. Additional information regarding the hearing procedure will be provided with the notification of the right to a hearing.

(3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information (PII) from the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA and its implementing regulations authorize disclosure without consent. One exception that permits disclosure without consent is to school officials with legitimate educational interest. A school official is a person employed by the district as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including school nurses and school resource officers); a member of the school board; a person or company with whom the district has contracted to perform a specific task (such as attorney, auditor, medical consultant, therapist, or online educational services provider); a contractor, consultant, volunteer, or other party to whom the school district has outsourced services, such as electronic data storage; or a parent or student serving on an official committee (such as a disciplinary or grievance committee) or assisting another school official in performing his/her tasks. The District allows school officials to access only student records in which they have a legitimate educational interest. School officials remain under the district’s control with regard to the use and maintenance of PII, which may be used only for the purpose for which disclosure was made, and cannot be released to other parties without authorization. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an educational record in order to fulfill his/her professional responsibility. Upon request, the district discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll, or is already enrolled if the disclosure is for purposes of the student’s enrollment or transfer.

(4) FERPA requires the school district, with certain exceptions, to obtain written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from the student’s education records. However, the district may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless


the parent or eligible student has advised the district to the contrary in accordance with district procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the school to include this type of information from the student’s education records in certain school publications, such as the annual yearbook, graduation or sports activity programs, and honor roll or other recognition lists.

The School District has designated the following information as directory information: (a) Student’s name, address, and telephone number; (b) Student’s date and place of birth; (c) Student’s participation in official school activities and sports; (d) Weight and height of members of an athletic team; (e) Dates of attendance at schools within the district; (f) Honors and awards received during the time enrolled in district schools; (g) Photograph; and (h) Grade level. Unless you, as a parent/guardian or eligible student, request otherwise, this information may be disclosed to the public upon request. In addition, two federal laws require school systems receiving federal financial assistance to provide military recruiters, upon request, with students’ names, addresses, and telephone numbers unless parents have advised the school system that they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent. You have the right to refuse to allow all or any part of the above information to be designated as directory information and to refuse to allow it to be disclosed to the public upon request without your prior written consent. If you wish to exercise this right, you must notify the principal of the school at which the student is enrolled in writing within 30 days after officially enrolling in school.

(5) You are also notified that from time to time students may be photographed, videotaped, or interviewed by the news media at school or some school activity or event; unless you, as a parent/guardian object in writing to the principal to your student being photographed, videotaped or interviewed. You must notify the principal of your objection by the date specified above. The principal will take reasonable steps to control the media’s access to students. However, your submission of a written objection does not constitute a guarantee that your student will not be interviewed in circumstances which are not within the knowledge or control of the principal.

(6) You have the right to file with the United States Department of Education a complaint concerning alleged failures by the school district to comply with the requirements of FERPA or the regulations promulgated thereunder. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202.

PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT (PPRA) PPRA affords parents and eligible students (18 or older or emancipated minors) certain rights regarding the conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams. These include the right to: • Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the following

protected areas (“protected information survey”) if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) — 1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;


2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family; 3. Sex behavior or attitudes; 4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior; 5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships; 6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers; 7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or 8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.

• Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of:

1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding; 2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance,

administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law; and

3. Activities involving the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others.

• Inspect, upon request and before administration or use –

1. Protected information surveys of students; 2. Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above marketing, sales,

or other distribution purposes; and 3. Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.

The school is required by federal law to give this notice to parents. However, the school does not have scheduled any such activities as are described above. If any such activities are initiated during the school year, parents will be notified accordingly and will be afforded all the rights described herein. Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202.

PARENT’S RIGHT TO KNOW

The Brantley County School System and Brantley County High School are committed to providing effective instruction for all students. We hope that as a parent, you will be involved in improving Brantley County High School as we continue to monitor test achievement and set high expectations. We are proud of the qualifications of our professional staff and will furnish to you upon request the following information about the professional qualifications of your child’s teacher(s):

1. whether the teacher has met the Georgia Professional Standards Commission requirements for certification for the grade level and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction;

2. whether the teacher is teaching under an emergency or another provisional status through which Georgia qualifications or certification criteria have been waived;


3. the college major and any graduate certification or degree held by the teacher; 4. whether the student is provided services by paraprofessionals, and if so, their qualifications.

You will be notified when your child has been assigned to a teacher who does not meet the qualifications for a highly qualified teacher or when your child has been taught for four (4) consecutive weeks or more by a teacher who does not meet the highly qualified requirements.

1. Legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers; or

2. Income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program).

Parents or students who believe their rights under PPRA may have been violated may file a complaint with ED by writing the Family Policy Compliance Office. Complaints must contain specific allegations of fact giving reasonable cause to believe that a violation of PPRA occurred.

STATEMENT FROM THE GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The General Assembly of Georgia encourages parents and guardians to inform their children of the consequences, including potential criminal penalties, of underage sexual conduct and crimes for which a minor can be treated as an adult.

Process for Parents to Address Concerns

When parents have concerns about their child’s education or educational setting, the following is an outline of the process to follow. 1. The first step is to talk with the teacher(s) of the child. This should take place in a scheduled

parent teacher conference which is scheduled through the School Counselor. 2. If the parent is not pleased with the outcome or response after working with the teacher(s) on

the specific concern the parent needs to address his/her concerns to the principal of the school. 3. If the parent is still not pleased with the outcome or response after meeting with the principal,

the parent will need to contact system level personnel based on the specific concerns. · Transportation - Mr. Jeff Johns, 462- 5159 · Maintenance - Mr. Craig Morgan, 462-6344 · School Nutrition Program - Mrs. Laura Lynn, 462- 6109 · Federal Programs, Financial Services - Mr. Nehemiah Cummings, 462-6176 · Student Services/ Section 504 - Mrs. Teri Hendrix, 462-6176 · Special Education and Gifted services - Mrs. Roxie Tumlin, 462-6176 · RTI – Mrs. Dory Chapman, 462-5166 · PBIS – Mr. Josh Rowell, 778-6098 · Facilities-Mr. Nehemiah Cummings, 462-6176 · Curriculum & Instruction, Professional Learning, Testing -Dr. Angela Haney, 462-6176


· Athletics – High School - Ms. Selena Tumlin – 462-5121

4. The Superintendent of Schools is willing to work with parents regarding concerns. However, parents should try to resolve their concerns as close to their child’s classroom setting as possible. This is where services are provided and the school personnel know the most about the child and the issue. If you feel that you have followed this process and have been unsuccessful at having your concerns addressed, contact the Superintendent’s Secretary at 462-6176.

Faculty Staff 2020-2021


English/Language Arts Claudia Waldron Kimberly Lee Gavin Jackson Karen Niece Richard Blood Landra Winder Monica Ellis Brianna Marshall Mathematics Tiree Carter Tripp Herrin Justen White Arron Beck Whitney Murray Ashley Johnson Science Jonathan Barrett Nicole Yeomans Sean Shannon Tori Lane Frank Thomas Tim Thompson Social Studies Tara Tyler Leasa Wagner Sabrina Hutcheson Pamela Hammond Dillan Lee Kelli Bacon Eddie Fields

Special Education Shannon Rhoden Beth Bowers Lori Novack Danielle Cohen Heather Thomas Amanda Westover Jennifer Johnson Zac Anderson John Chance CTAE Andrea Tanner Paul Winder Tony Gibson Richard Gill Chad Crews Kristie Middleton Stephanie Grant Karen Hunnicutt Bill Johns Crystal Johns Stuart Thrift Col. Rick Chapman MSGT. Brian Kaufman Fine Arts Amy Lee Heather Jacobs Noah Jackson Alternative Education Scott Johnson Joe Allen Clay Johns Alex Mathis

Physical Education Selena Tumlin Tony Yeomans Clent Cannon Geoff Cannon Steven Howard Secretaries Michelle Rainey Brittany Sherrod Becky O’Berry Ashley Crews Devon Blankenship Denise Smith Custodians Mary Hall TBA Deborah Whitaker Melvin Ribbon Shantel Willams Sandra Willams Lunchroom Tory Grace Carolyn Luke Michaela Bearden Jessica Yeomans Erin Williams Debbie Gravely Christina Rooks Paraprofessionals Angela Cooper Tina Smith Angie Williams Michael Batten AJ Hendrix Marcia Wells Courtney Parsons

INFORMATION GUIDE


Apparel and Grooming……………………………...……………………... 12-13 Areas Open to Students……………………………..…………………….. 13 Attendance Policy………………………………….. …………………….. 13-15 Bell Schedule…………………………………………………………….... 65 Breakfast and Lunch………………………………………………………. 18 Calendar…………………………………………………………………... 11 Cell Phones and Electronic Devices………………………………………. 21 Clubs and Organizations…………………………….……………………. 36-39 Closing of School…………………………………………………………. 18 Code of Conduct …………………………………………………………. 42-65 College Visitation Day.................................................................................. 18 Communication……………………………………..……………………... 19 Cyber School………………………………………………………………. 21 Driving and Parking………………………………….……………………. 19 Due Process for Disciplinary Action………………..…………………….. 19 Early dismissal from school………………………….………………….... 20-21 Emergency Preparedness Plan……………………………………………. 21-22 End of School Day …………………………………………………..….. 22 Faculty and Staff …………………………………........………………… 8 Field Trips………………………………………………………………… 22 Final Exams/Exemption Policy……………………………………………. 23-24 Fines …………………………………………………………………….... 35 Flowers……………………………………………….…………………… 22 Food and Drink Policy……………………………………………………. 23 Foreign Exchange Student Policy………………………………………... 23 Gender Equity……………………………………………………………. 2 General Assembly Message ………………………………………..……. 6 Grading Scale………………………………………..…………………… 23 Graduation Ceremony……………………………………………………. 24 Graduation Requirements…………………………...…………………… 24 Grievance Procedures……………………………….…………………… 39-42 Hall Passes…………………………………………..…………………… 24 Health Care………………………………………….…………………… 24-25 Honor Graduates…………………………………….…………………… 25 Honor Roll…………………………………………...…………………… 25 Hope Grant…………………………………………..…………………… 25 Hope Scholarship……………………………………………….……...... 25-26 Hospital Homebound Instruction…………………….…………………… 26 Immunization Certificates…………………………...…………………… 26-27 Information Guide ………………………………………………………. 9-10 In-School Suspension (ISS) …………………………………………….. 27


Insurance and Accidents…………………………….…………………… 27-28 Internet Policy ………………………………………………………….. 29 Legal Name………………………………………….………………….... 29 Lost and Found……………………………………...…………………… 29-30 Make-up Work……………………………………....…………………… 30 Math……………………………………………………………………… 30 Medical Concerns……………………………………………………….. 28-29 Move On When Ready …………………………………………………. 30 MTSS (Multi-tiered student support) …………………………………… 67-69 Non-Resident Tuition Fees…………………………………………….... 30-31 Parent Right to Know ………………………………………………….. 5-6 Pick up/Drop off Zones …………………………………………………. 31 Process for Addressing Parent Concerns………………………………… 6-7 Prom……………………………………………………………………… 31-32 Promotion Requirements…………………………….…………………... 32 Pyramid of Intervention…………………………………………………. 15-16 Parent Notification - Response To Intervention………………………… 16 Scheduling…………………………………………..…………………... 32 Scholarships and Financial Aid……………………...…………………… 32 School Dances……………………………………….…………………… 33 Security Cameras………………………………………………………… 33 Senior Superlative Qualifications….……………………………………… 33 STAR Student …………………………………………………………… 33 Special Education, Child Find, Scholarships, 504, & Gifted……………. 16-18 Student Attendance Forms and Teenage Driver Requirements ………… 33-34 Student Records……………………………………..…………………… 3-5, 34 System Statements………………………………………………………. 2 Summer School……………………………………...…………………… 34 Tardy Policy……………………………………………………………… 34 Textbooks…………………………………………….…………………… 34-35 Use of Media Center…………………………………………………….. 35-36 Valedictorian and Salutatorian……………………….…………………… 36 Vaping…………………………………………………………………….. 20 Visitors……………………………………………….…………………… 36 Withdrawal Procedures……………………………………….………….. 36


Brantley County Schools Calendar

2020 – 2021 School Year Pre-Planning / In-Service for Faculty / Staff July28 - Aug3 First Day of School Aug 4 1st 9-Weeks Mid-term Progress Reports Issued Sep 3 Labor Day Holiday – no school Sep 7 End of 1st 9-Weeks Oct 6 Planning / In-Service for Faculty / Staff* Oct 9* Fall Break – no school Oct 12 - 13 1st 9-Weeks Report Cards Issued Oct 16 2nd 9-Weeks Mid-term Progress Reports Issued Nov 11 Thanksgiving Holidays – no school Nov 23 - 27 End of 1st Semester / End of 2nd 9-Weeks Dec 18 Christmas Holidays – no school Dec 21 - Jan 1 Planning / In-Service for Faculty / Staff Jan 4 - 5 First Day of 2nd Semester Jan 6 2nd 9-Weeks Report Cards Issued Jan 8 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday – no school Jan 18 3rd 9-Weeks Mid-term Progress Reports Issued Feb 5 Presidents’ Day Holiday - no school Feb 15 End of 3rd 9-Weeks March 11 School Holiday - no school* March 12* 3rd 9-Weeks Report Cards Issued March 19 Spring Break – no school April 5 - 9 4th 9-Weeks Mid-term Progress Reports Issued April 30 Last Day of School, 2nd Semester, & 4th 9-Weeks May 21 Post-Planning / In-Service for Faculty / Staff May 24 - 25 Final Report Cards Mailed May 28 *Possible Make-Up Days (ex. days missed because of weather) – Oct 9th & March 12th


APPAREL AND GROOMING

With the rapidly changing styles of clothing, it is impossible to specify everything which is acceptable for student dress. A good rule to follow is that if there is doubt concerning the appropriateness of your clothes for school, DO NOT wear them until you check.

The administration of BCHS has the authority to make judgments on inappropriate apparel and dress at any time. Students refusing to comply with administrative requests may be suspended out-of-school for up to 10 days.

Clothing with holes above the knee is not permitted on the Brantley County High School campus. The outermost garment worn will cover all undergarments (i.e. pants will cover underwear and shorts completely).

For girls, dresses, skirts, jeans, shorts, and slacks are appropriate for school wear. For attire regarding length: 1 ) Shorts can be no shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap. Splits must be no shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap. 2) Dresses and skirts shall not be any shorter than 2 inches above the knee when standing. Splits in dresses and skirts shall be clearly no shorter than 2 inches above the knee. Also, with all clothing, the highest point of visible skin shall clearly be no higher than 2 inches above the knee. 3) Extremely tight garments (i.e. yoga pants) must be covered to the end of the fingertips (when hands are placed straight down the side).

For boys, jeans, slacks, shorts, sport shirts, jerseys, and tee shirts are appropriate. For attire regarding length: Shorts should be no shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap. Also, with all clothing, the highest point of visible skin shall clearly be no higher than 2 inches above the knee. Splits must also be clearly within fingertip length. Button type shirts should be properly closed and belts will be buckled.

Headwear, which includes hats, caps, headbands, handkerchiefs, combs, hoods, and the like, will not be worn in the building during the school day. Shoes are required at all times.

The following are prohibited: ● Holes in clothing above the knee ● Sheer apparel ● Bare midriffs ● Extremely tight garments ● Strapless tops ● Low necklines ● Tank tops ● Racer back tops ● Muscle shirts ● Pajamas ● Bedroom slippers ● Hats ● Hoods


● Handkerchiefs in back pockets or on shoulders (“do rags”) ● Drug/Alcohol related images ● Controversial or derogatory symbols that may cause disruption or distraction ● Trench Coats

AREAS OPEN TO STUDENTS

Students who are not under the direct supervision of a teacher should not be on the school campus before or after regular school hours. Students not under the direct supervision of school personnel are required to be off campus by 3:30 p.m. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action. Students who arrive on campus before school begins should report to the gymnasium, cafeteria, or main hallway.

- Teachers are available for individual and small-group assistance before school. - Students who have business with specific teachers or in the Media Center are to return to

the gymnasium, cafeteria, or main hallway at the commencement of said business. - The Vocational Building, Field House, Locker Rooms, and Parking Lots are off limits to

students before school unless specified by school personnel. - Students are not to leave the building once entering. - Students are not to leave campus once arriving.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

According to Georgia Law, 20-2-690.1(b), effective July 1, 2004, any parent, guardian, or other

person who has control/charge of a child between the ages of six and sixteen to enroll and send that child to school, including public, private, and homeschooling. This law further states that any parent, guardian, or other person residing in this state who has control or charge of a child or children and who shall violate this Code section will be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to fine not less than $25.00 or not greater than $100.00, imprisonment not to exceed 30 days, community service, or any combination of the above penalties, at the discretion of the court having jurisdiction. Each day’s absence from school in violation of this part after the child’s school system notifies the parent, guardian, or other person who has control or charge of a child of five unexcused days of absence for a child shall constitute a separate offense.

The Brantley County Board of Education contends that attendance in school is an integral part of the learning process, that students learn many intangible skills in the classroom which are not measured directly by testing, and that school attendance more frequently than not correlates to academic success. Therefore, the following policies and procedures regarding the awarding of credit are adopted. ● Notification of student tardy or absence.

o BCHS will contact the phone number listed in our student information system nightly concerning student tardy or absence to class via an automated calling system. The system


will initiate a call when it recognizes certain codes - “T” for tardy or “U” for unverified absence.

o A student who misses 30 or more minutes of a class will be counted absent. ● Documentation of Student absence

When it is necessary for a student to be absent from school, a NOTE with the full name of the student, the date(s) of absence, the reason for the absence, and the signature of the parent or guardian shall be brought by the 2nd day the student returns to school. The note must be turned in to the Attendance Secretary in the Front Office before school. BCHS will only permit 5 parent written excuse days per semester, however, we will excuse all notes from a medical doctor.

As permitted under state law and State Board of Education policies, a student's absence, tardy or early checkout may be excused for the following reasons:

a. personal illness and when attendance in school would endanger their health or the health of others; b. serious illness or death of an immediate family member; c. mandated by order of governmental agencies, including pre-induction physical examinations for

service in the armed forces, or by a court order; d. celebrating religious holidays; e. conditions that render attendance impossible or hazardous to one's health or safety; and f. registering to vote or voting, for a period not to exceed one day.

g. additionally, students whose parent or legal guardian is in military service in the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard, and such parent or legal guardian has been called to duty for or is on leave from overseas deployment to a combat zone or combat support posting, shall be granted excused absences, up to a maximum of five school days per school year, for the day or days missed from school to visit with his or her parent or legal guardian prior to such parent’s or legal guardian’s deployment or during such parent’s or legal guardian’s leave.

Students serving as pages of the Georgia General Assembly will be counted present in accordance with O.C.G.A. 20-2-692. Excessive Absences: The following provisions apply to absences during a school year: 1) After 3-5 absences: The teacher will contact the parent/ guardian by telephone, email, parental

conference or other forms of communication regarding attendance when possible. If parental contact is unsuccessful, then a letter will be mailed to the parent/ guardian.

2) After 5-8 absences: A letter will be sent from the school counselor/ designee to the parent/ guardian regarding attendance.

* If the student has a history of poor attendance, a meeting with the Flight Team may be held when the student has 5-8 absences.

3) After 8-10 absences: A meeting of the Flight Team will be held at the school. A letter with the


school principal’s signature will be mailed to the parent inviting them to the meeting. During this conference, student attendance and academics will be addressed in detail. If the parent does not attend the meeting, a copy of the minutes will be mailed to the parent. The student will be eligible to be pulled from the regular classroom setting and placed into a cyber setting.

4) When all administrative actions taken to correct truancy have not had the desired effect, the school social worker may require families to attend a meeting with the Brantley County Attendance Review Panel, file proceedings in Brantley County Juvenile Court, or Brantley County Magistrate Court for violation of the State’s compulsory attendance law for students six to sixteen years of age.

Our Charge at Brantley County High School is for students to be College and Career Ready. One of the most important components of a career or going to college is for employees/students to be present and on time. If an employee or college student misses work/class more than a certain number of days as noted in the handbook/guidelines, then the employee could be asked to resign or be fired and the college student would not earn credit.

If any student misses more than 5 school days (excused or unexcused ) per semester, the student may not earn credit for the class or classes in which the attendance policy was violated. However, the student may make up the time until the attendance policy is satisfied. Students will make up time during non-instructional hours. Any student who has 10 unexcused absences in any class will be referred to the attendance support team with the possibility of placement in the cyber lab full time. The student may lose privileges to student activities including, but not limited to athletic events, homecoming dance, prom, etc. (Punitive Cyber)

o Any student who has 10 consecutive unexcused absences in any class may be dropped. Once

dropped, the legal parent/guardian must come to school and meet with the Principal or Designee for consideration of re-enrollment.

● School and Your Driver's License - - - School Enrollment Required

Any applicant who is younger than 18 years of age must be enrolled in and not under expulsion from a public or private school for an instruction permit or driver's license.

Student Support Team/Response to Intervention The purpose of a Tier 3/Student Support Team (SST) is to support and assist students who may be having difficulty at school academically or behaviorally. The team assists teachers in providing interventions through the pyramid of interventions for struggling students and/or providing referrals to other school


programs to assist students in becoming more successful. RTI/SST referrals may be made by a student, counselor, teacher, administrator or parent. This team is responsible for writing the education plan and monitoring the progress of students receiving interventions. CHILD FIND NOTICE In accordance with IDEA regulations, the Brantley County School System seeks to ensure that all disabled students (ages 3-21) who are in need of special education within its jurisdiction are identified, located, and evaluated, including those attending private school and home school. Final identification of students with disabilities and programming for such students occur only after an appropriate evaluation and determination by a Multidisciplinary Placement Team. If the “child find” process indicates that a student may require special education and supportive services in order to benefit from the regular education, the student shall be referred to a Multidisciplinary Placement Team to determine the student’s eligibility for special education services. If you know a child with a disability that is not being served, please notify: Brantley County School System Special Education Department 272 School Circle Nahunta, GA 31553 912-462-6612 SPECIAL EDUCATION Special education services are provided to students with disabilities who need specialized instruction. Programs are provided in all areas of disability: intellectual disabilities, specific learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech/language impairment, autism, significant developmental delay (age 3-5), and traumatic brain injury. Parents who suspect their child may have a disability should contact the principal or the chairperson of the school’s Response to Intervention Team. GEORGIA SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOLARSHIP Under provisions of the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship, parents of students who receive special education services may choose to transfer their children to other public or private schools in Georgia. For additional information, please visit the Georgia Department of education website at http://public.doe.k12.ga.us , or contact the Brantley County Schools Special Education Department at 912-462-6612. SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a directive to any person, business or government agency that receives federal funds to eliminate discrimination against persons with disabilities. Specifically Section 504 states: No qualified handicapped person shall, on the basis of handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program


or activity which benefits from federal financial assistance. Under Section 504 a person with a disability (handicap) is anyone who has a mental or physical impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as caring for oneself; performing manual tasks; walking; seeing; hearing; speaking; breathing; learning and working; eating; sleeping; standing; lifting; bending; reading; concentrating; thinking; communicating; and major bodily functions (i.e. immune systems, cell growth, digestive, bowel, or bladder functions). The term “substantially limits” means the person is unable to perform a major life activity or major bodily function that a non-disabled person can do, or the person is significantly restricted in the performance of a major life activity in comparison to a non-disabled person. It is the policy of Brantley County School System to comply with the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in providing a free appropriate public education for students with disabilities who qualify under the definition of the law. No student or other qualified individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in any program or activity, on the basis of disability. Brantley County School System has specific responsibilities under Section 504, including the requirement to identify and evaluate students with disabilities. Any student or other disabled individual who is qualified for services under Section 504 will receive appropriate accommodations providing equal access to educational programs, services, and facilities. If a parent, guardian, or adult student has a question about parental or student rights under Section 504, contact Mrs. Teri Hendrix at 912-462-6612. Copies of the 504 Procedural Safeguards and Notice of Rights of Students and Parents Under Section 504 may be found at the system website (www.brantley.k12.ga.us)or may be picked up at the Brantley County Board of Education office or at any of the school Gifted Education Program A gifted-identified student, as defined by the Georgia Board of Education, is one who demonstrates a high degree of intellectual, creative, and motivation ability(ies); possesses exceptional leadership skills or excels in specific academic fields and who needs special instruction and/or special ancillary services to achieve at levels commensurate with the student’s abilities. Students, grades kindergarten through twelve, in the Brantley County School System who demonstrate a high degree of intellectual, academic, creative, and motivation ability shall be provided special services by the Program for Gifted Students. Students currently enrolled in the Brantley County School system may be nominated for consideration in the gifted program during the months of December, January and February of the current school year. These nominations may be made by teachers, parents, peers, or the students themselves. The gifted coordinator at each school site will be responsible for providing the documents for this nomination process. All nominations are reviewed by the system Eligibility Team during the months of February and March of the current school year for consideration for referral for formal evaluation. Students referred for formal evaluations will have data gathered in four assessment areas – aptitude, achievement, creativity, and motivation. Students who qualify for eligibility will begin gifted services at the beginning of the next school year. Gifted students who were enrolled in a gifted program from another state will be evaluated immediately upon receipt of records. Newly enrolled students who were in a gifted program in another Georgia school will be placed immediately upon written confirmation of eligibility. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH The Brantley Co. SNP will offer the Community Eligibility Program beginning SY 20-21 . This program will continue to allow all students to eat breakfast at No Cost and allow all students to eat lunch at No


Cost. We are able to carry out this pilot program because of the number of directly certified students and the great participation we have at lunch. There will be no free and reduced applications gathered from parents, which means students are no longer categorized by income. There will be no charges allowed. All current balances should be cleared. High School students will have the opportunity to purchase extra items as long as they have money in their account or money in hand.

We encourage parents and guardians to pay for extras on their child’s account by using www.myschoolbucks.com. Look for the instructions and information on the school’s website to register. The meals prepared for the students follow dietary guidelines. Students are encouraged to make healthy choices so they will develop good eating habits for the rest of their lives. CLOSING OF SCHOOL

The radio stations 102.5 and 105.1 will carry all official announcements regarding school closings due to inclement weather or emergencies.

Also, official announcements regarding school closings due to inclement weather or emergencies can be read on the district website Home Page at: www.brantley.k12.ga.us and on the schools social media pages.

Texts and automated messages about school events may automatically be sent to guardian numbers given unless school is notified to remove a number from the message system.

COLLEGE VISITATION DAY

Juniors and seniors are eligible for 2 college visitation days per year. Students must have an appointment with the post-secondary institution prior to the visit and must clear the visit with a counselor before going. Students will be marked “SA” if proper procedures are followed. If proper procedures are not followed, then the missed day could be counted as an unexcused absence. BCHS officials reserve the right to deny the privilege to students who are experiencing academic/attendance problems. COMMUNICATION

Communication is vital among parents, teachers, and students. The Brantley Co. School District maintains a website (www.brantley.k12.ga.us ) which contains district information such as the school calendar, board policy, etc.

BCHS information can also be accessed via the above website. ALL BCHS personnel can be contacted through teacher email. Conferences may be scheduled during teacher planning time or before or after school.

Conferences are scheduled at the teacher’s convenience and notice is needed 24 hours in advance of your desired meeting time. Conferences can be scheduled via telephone 462-5121 or teacher email.

Parents are encouraged to monitor their child’s attendance and academics via the school web-based grading system. Please visit the school during school hours to receive your confidential log-in


and password which will allow you to monitor your child’s performance. DRIVING AND PARKING

Driving and parking a vehicle on campus is a privilege extended to those who qualify and comply with safety regulations. On campus a vehicle falls under the in loco parentis rule and school officials may exercise due authority for the safety and well-being of the student body. This includes the searching of vehicles when there is reasonable cause. (New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325, 105 S. Ct 733, 744; 1985.)

Parking permits must be obtained (by presenting driver's license and proof of insurance) and displayed on vehicles. (Permits will be $10.00 and replacement permits will be $10.00). At no time during the school day are students allowed in the parking area without permission from the principal/designee. Students who enter the parking area without the permission of an administrator will face disciplinary action. See Discipline Code 45.

Bumper stickers or other displays that have profanity, vulgarity or sexual innuendos, are not permitted. Any other symbols deemed to be not appropriate for display by the administration must be removed. Continuing displays of such material may result in disciplinary action. Flags other than the American or current Georgia State flag will not be permitted. Firearms or other weapons are not allowed in vehicles. See Discipline Codes 22-26. ● All student drivers will be included on the list for random drug testing. ● The administration of BCHS has the authority to suspend the student driving privilege to address any

driving related discipline offenses. ● Any student who parks on campus without a parking permit will receive a written warning the first

time and will be written a student fine of $5 for each subsequent time STUDENT DRIVERS WHO ARE CHRONICALLY TARDY TO SCHOOL MAY LOSE DRIVING PRIVILEGES. DUE PROCESS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION In matters of school discipline and policy, all students will be treated fairly and equally by the same rules in accordance with their due process rights. VAPING The following protocol will be in place:

○ 1st offense - 2 days ISS ○ 2nd offense - 3 day OSS ○ 3rd offense - Alternative school placement for 90 days.

● The selling or buying of vapes on campus will result in automatic 90 days alternative school placement

OFF CAMPUS BEHAVIOR AND STATE LAW: O.C.G.A. 20-2-751-5(C) Any student that is charged with a felony or delinquent act off campus may be placed in an alternative educational setting. A determination will be made by the local board of education if the student’s continued presence on campus is a potential danger to either persons or property or disrupts the educational process.


“Each student code of conduct shall also contain provisions that address any off-campus behavior of a student which could result in the student being criminally charged with a felony and which makes the student's continued presence at school a potential danger to persons or property at the school or which disrupts the educational process.” EARLY DISMISSAL FROM SCHOOL

The Brantley County High School Sign-out Procedure is as follows: 1. If a guardian is not picking the student up, a written request from the parent/guardian with a telephone

number where the request can be verified must be turned in to the office before school. 2. The adult with whom the student is leaving must sign him/her out on the daily record in the office.

Students who drive may sign themselves out if they have parent’s written or verbal permission. Students may not sign other students out. Doing so may result in disciplinary action.

3. Students returning to school before the end of the day are to sign in on the daily record. Students are to turn in an excuse to the front office upon signing in. If the excuse meets one of the requirements for an excused absence, then the student may go immediately to class.

● Students who arrive late or leave early must sign in/out on the record kept in the office. Students who sign in must do so immediately upon entering the building and go straight to class. Students who sign out must leave campus immediately upon signing out in the front office. Failure to follow this procedure may result in disciplinary action.

● The same procedure is followed when parents come into the office and request dismissal of students. Students who do not follow this procedure are considered truant and disciplined accordingly.

● Students will not be released to any persons other than parents/guardians or an adult properly identified to school officials by the parent or guardian. If parents wish to place restrictions on the release of their children, school administrators should be so informed.

● The minimum amount of time to be counted present for a class is 70 minutes. The minimum amount of time to be counted present for a day is 2 periods. Students who leave school early without a medically related excuse (doctor, therapy, dental, etc.) may be subject to disciplinary action similar to actions granted for tardies to school and class.

● Students must be present the entire school day to be eligible for after school activities, competitions, or athletics. Students who have doctor’s appointments or encounter emergency situations the day of the competition will be referred to an administrator before participation in the day’s activity is granted.

CELL PHONES and ELECTRONIC DEVICES Due to the potential for class disruptions, as well as for theft or damage, ELECTRONIC DEVICES are not permitted at school unless approved by the school principal for educational purposes: such items may include but are not limited to, personal music devices, cameras, electronic gaming devices, cell phones etc…(If an electronic device is allowed by the principal for an educational purpose, the school is not responsible for any theft or damage since it is the choice of the student/family to bring such a device). A student must turn in his/her cell phone at the beginning of class.

● 1st offense- Device is taken up and turned in to the front office after which it will be returned to a parent or an approved adult the same day the cell phone was taken.


● 2nd offense- Repeated above consequence + 1 day of ISS

● All subsequent offenses- Repeated 1st offense + 3 days of ISS

Failure to surrender a cell phone to a teacher and/or administration may result in disciplinary action (which may be up to 10 days of out-of-school suspension). Confiscated cell phones may be used in school investigations. Students are responsible for all material on cell phones (images, pictures, video, text messages, audio messages, etc.). Students may receive disciplinary action for possession of inappropriate content on cell phones or other electronic devices. CYBER SCHOOL/LOSS OF PRIVILEGES Students placed in Cyber-School for Attendance, Disciplinary and/or Academic reasons or any combination of any of the three (Punitive-Cyber), may lose privileges to include, but not limited to: extra-curricular activities, assemblies, pep-rallies, dances, Senior celebrations (i.e. Hoop-n-Holler) etc. Additionally, Punitive-Cyber students may be limited to the area designated by the Principal (currently 1st Hall) at all times during the day. Students in a punitive cyber setting will not receive a grade higher than an 85 on their final transcript. EMERGENCY DRILLS Emergency drills, held at intervals, are important safety precautions. Evacuation plans and tornado drill procedures are posted in each room near the door. It is important for students to listen to teachers and follow directions during these situations. During these drills, parents may not be able to pick up their child until after the drill has been completed. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN We have a school safety committee which is updated periodically to address and help curb the growing incidence of violence in schools, to respond effectively to such incidents, and to provide a safe learning environment for our children, teachers and other school personnel. The plan will address preparedness for natural disasters, hazardous materials, acts of violence, and acts of terrorism. Parental and community input is welcome. The state of Georgia has a safety hotline number (1-877-SAY-STOP) that is available 24 hours a day. END OF SCHOOL DAY Student checkouts and changes in transportation must be finalized before 2:45 with the front office. All students who are not staying after school under the supervision of a teacher are required to leave the school grounds by 3:30. All students who stay after school are required to sign in with their respective teacher. This includes students who are staying for tutoring, making up work, using the library or working in the computer lab. After students leave respective teachers, they need to report to the front office so they will be available for parent pick up. Office staff should not have to page students nor should parents have to look for students in the afternoons. For students who drive, it is expected that they will leave campus immediately after completing their afternoon activities.


FIELD TRIPS/COMPETITIONS/ATHLETIC EVENTS (EARLY RELEASE)

BCHS eligibility to check-out of school for school sponsored activities: Attendance: students must have 4 or fewer unexcused absences per 9 weeks. Discipline: must have no more than 5 days ISS per 9 weeks or 3 days OSS per 9 weeks. Academics : must pass 3 classes per 9 weeks (at the 9-week grading period, a student who has failed two or more classes and qualifies for credit repair may bring a failing grade up to passing through credit repair. The student is ineligible until the grade is brought up to passing) All students are eligible for school-sponsored activities at the beginning of the 2020-20201school year. Once a student violates the attendance, discipline, or academic policy for school-sponsored activities, the student will be ineligible to check out early for any school-sponsored activities for the remainder of the 9-weeks period and the following 9-weeks period. A student may be reinstated to check out as long as the student does not violate the policy for two consecutive 9-week periods. Teachers, coaches, and sponsors are responsible for monitoring their respective students who participate in school activities.

*BCHS Administration will communicate the eligibility status to coaches/sponsors as needed. *BCHS Administration reserves the right to review, on a case-by-case basis, all hardship appeals.

The school decision will be final. FLOWERS Because there is not sufficient office staff available, there will be no flowers delivered to students during school. Students are notified to pick up flowers at the end of the day. Flowers in glass containers are not allowed on the bus. FOOD AND DRINK POLICY Food will not be allowed in classrooms. If a student brings any of the prohibited food or drink items inside the school, the student will be asked to dispose of the items. Failure to dispose of the prohibited items will result in disciplinary action. Students cannot check out of school to eat lunch. FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT POLICY Brantley County School System reserves the right to accept or deny any foreign exchange student application for admission. Brantley County High School agrees to accept a maximum of three (3) foreign exchange students per academic school year. All foreign exchange students must enroll at the beginning of the academic school year in the Brantley County High School Guidance Department. There will be no foreign exchange students admitted during the middle or the end a semester. In addition, new foreign exchange students will not be accepted during the semester change after Christmas Holidays. This policy


is to ensure Brantley County High School the ability to maintain appropriate classroom size for local students, as well as, students who may transfer from within the United States. Foreign exchange students are required to follow all rules and policies listed in the Brantley County High School Student Handbook. At such time a foreign exchange student becomes a discipline and/or academic problem, the host parent will be required to meet with the administration at Brantley County High School. If these said issues are not resolved within the amount of time requested by the administration, Brantley County High School reserves the right to request the Program Director for Foreign Exchange to withdraw the foreign exchange student from Brantley County High School. GRADING SCALE A............................................90 - 100 B............................................80 - 89 C............................................70 - 79 F.............................................69 and below Classes that derive grades primarily from participation will take into account absences that are accumulated. Each absence will be assigned a numerical quantity. The grade will reflect such quantities. Classes affected are as follows: Physical Education, Music and all Lab classes. All grades on the report card are numerical. Final Exam Exemption Policy A student may be exempt from the final exam in a course if they meet the following criteria:

● A student has a class average of 75-79 with 0 absences and 5 or fewer tardies ● A student has a class average of 80-89 with 2 or fewer absences and 8 or fewer

tardies ● A student has a class average of 90-100 with 3 or fewer absences and 10 or fewer

tardies. Final Exam Dates : Semester 1: December 16 and 17 Semester 2: May 19 and 20 GRADUATION CEREMONY Brantley County High School Graduation is scheduled for Friday evening, May 21, 2021 at 8:00 PM. In the event that graduation cannot be held on Friday evening, the graduation ceremony will be held Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 9:00 AM. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Class of 2017 and thereafter – 27 units (32 classes taken)


COURSES English 4 units Math 4 units Science 4 units Social Studies 4 units CTAE and/or Modern Language/Latin 3 unitsAnd/or Fine Arts PE/Health 1 unit Locally Required Elective Units ~ Class of 2018 and thereafter – 7 units HALL PASSES

ALL students must have a hall pass if they are not in class. The pass must be a school color-coded pass with the teacher’s room number. Those students without prior teacher approval and appropriate pass may face disciplinary action. Restroom passes are for the nearest restroom to the classroom the student has left. HEALTH CARE

It is important that the school be aware of any medical problems that require special consideration or treatment. A physician's statement for the student's file will ensure that the student's needs are met. Students and parents are urged to inform the office of special health problems.

If a student becomes ill at school, parents/guardians are called to pick him/her up. If accidents occur, the parent/guardian is notified immediately, and the appropriate first aid measures are taken. Students who become ill should report to the office to have parents called to pick them up.

Law prohibits school personnel from dispensing any medication to students. Students who are on prescribed medication must have it in the original container with the patient's name, physician and pharmacy identified. For the student's protection, these should be checked in with the nurse. All medicines left in the nurse’s office at the end of the year will be disposed of according to board policy. Nurses or other school employees are authorized to administer auto-injectable epinephrine, if available, to a student who is having an actual or perceived anaphylactic adverse (allergic) reaction, regardless of whether the student has a prescription for epinephrine. Such persons also are authorized to administer levalbuterol sulfate, if available, to a student in perceived respiratory distress, regardless of whether the student has a prescription for levalbuterol sulfate. Any school employee who in good faith administers or chooses not to administer such medication to a student in such circumstances shall be immune from civil liability CONCERNING HEAD LICE: If a child is found with head lice or knits, the parents are notified and asked to treat the child. If lice or knits are found, the student will be sent home. A student may not return to school on the bus until a parent has brought him/her to the school nurse and had his/her head checked.


HONOR GRADUATES In order to be named honor graduates, students must have an overall average of 90.00 or higher

for their four high school years. Grades are rounded up for each course; therefore, the cumulative average is not rounded up. GPA will be calculated at the end of the 3rd 9 weeks of the Senior year.

Beginning with the class of 2020, the Honor Graduate calculation will be based on the HOPE Scholarship GPA (Academic Core classes only).

Students completing Honors classes will have three (3) points added to the final cumulative average of the class. Students completing Advanced Placement (AP) and/or ACCEL classes will have five (5) points added to the final cumulative average of the class. HONOR ROLL To be named to the honor roll a student must have a HOPE Scholarship GPA (Academic Core classes only) average of 90.00 or higher for the grading period being considered. (The cumulative average is not rounded up.) The student with the highest academic average at each grade and those who make honor roll for the year will receive special recognition at the end of the year. HOPE GRANT

Anyone can attend a Georgia technical school certificate/diploma program on HOPE regardless of GPA or income. The HOPE grant may pay approximately 90% of tuition. It will not cover books or fees. HOPE SCHOLARSHIP

Students who graduate from high school with a 3.0 GPA in academic classes only as calculated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission will earn a HOPE scholarship. This scholarship will pay approximately 90% of the tuition at Georgia public college or university. HOPE will not pay for fees, books, or room and board. Completing the FAFSA will also apply for HOPE.

● ALL attempted (passed and failed) academic courses will be converted to a true 4.0 scale. ● College preparatory students must have a 3.0 HOPE GPA and students receiving other diploma

types must have a 3.2 HOPE GPA. ● The numerical GPA of 80 or above will no longer be considered. ● GSFC will use the 4.0 scale to calculate student eligibility using un-weighted grades. (They will

not round up, therefore a student with a 2.99 GPA will not receive HOPE.) ● Regarding credit for Advanced Placement courses, the Georgia Student Finance Commission

(GSFC) will remove the extra points but will then add back a .5 quality point for these courses only.

Zell Miller Scholarship

The Zell Miller Scholarship replaces the HOPE Scholarship and will pay 100% of the tuition at a Georgia public college or university. A student must graduate from high school with a 3.7 GPA in academic classes only as calculated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission and receive a score of at least 1200 combined critical reading score and math score on a single administration


of the SAT or an ACT composite score of at least 26.

Valedictorians and Salutatorians are also eligible for the Zell Miller Scholarship. Please note all HOPE Scholarship information is subject to change.

HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION Students who have a medically diagnosed physical condition which is not contagious and which restricts them to the hospital or home for at least two weeks may be eligible for hospital/homebound instruction. When such conditions appear to exist, the application forms should be requested from the office immediately. Students approved for the program are counted present starting with the day the COMPLETED forms are returned to the office and approved. Students should complete the assigned work for the hospital homebound period while at home, this includes taking tests under the supervision of the homebound instructor. If the student returns to school before all work is completed, it is the student's responsibility to make arrangements with each of his/her instructors to complete the assigned work within a given time period determined by the instructors and the administration. IMMUNIZATION CERTIFICATES

Georgia law requires a current Immunization Certificate (Form #3032) to be filed at school for every Georgia student. This includes the checking of all required immunizations including mumps. In order for students to attend BCHS, immunization records must be complete and up-to-date in accordance with Georgia law. Students may secure proper immunization forms from a private physician or from the Brantley County Health Department.

Georgia law also requires ear, eye, and dental screening (Form #3300) for every Georgia student. This can be completed by the Brantley County Health Department or a private physician. The Georgia Department of Human Resources Board has approved the following changes in vaccine requirements: New Vaccine Required: Before starting the 2020-2021 school year, all students entering or transferring into 11th grade will need proof of a meningococcal booster shot (MCV4), unless their first dose was received on or after their 16th birthday.

Georgia law also requires ear, eye, and dental screening (Form #3300) for every Georgia student. This can be completed by the Brantley County Health Department or a private physician. The Georgia Department of Human Resources Board has approved the following changes in vaccine requirements:


New Vaccine Required: a) Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine b) Hepatitis A Vaccine or proof of serologic immunity is required for all children born on or

after January 1, 2006 and who are attending child care facilities/programs or school. 1. Additional Dose Requirement to existing vaccines for children in grades K-6 or new entrant in any

grade (K-12). a) Mumps 2nd dose b) Varicella 2nd dose (Chickenpox vaccine) required or healthcare provider documentation of

disease history.

IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISS) Students who leave ISS early for any reason (excused or not) must make up the ISS time.

Students who are in ISS may participate in practices. Students may not participate in any competitions and/or athletic events. Upon completion of ISS time, students may participate in such activities. For example, if a student is in ISS for Monday and Tuesday, and they complete all of their work, they may participate in after-school activities on Tuesday, but not Monday.

Students may not leave ISS early for after-school activities, competitions and/or athletic events. Students behaving inappropriately in ISS may be suspended out-of-school for the remainder of

their assigned ISS time.

INSURANCE AND ACCIDENTS Group accident insurance is available to all students and staff members. The cost is subject to

change from year to year. This group policy provides limited coverage for accidents taking place on campus, at school sponsored events away from the campus, or en route to and from school. You may also obtain 24-hour coverage.

The school receives no compensation for its services related to the accident insurance. We allow the company to offer you this insurance through the school in order to help you get the coverage at a reduced rate.

Students will receive insurance forms from their homeroom teachers at the beginning of the school year. If you are interested, please fill out the necessary forms and mail them with your check or money order to the company.

If an accident occurs, the doctor to whom the student is taken for medical care should be directed to file a claim on the form provided by the school and mail it to the insurance company with the statement of the charges attached. Doctor’s fees should NEVER be billed to the school. Fees are the parent’s responsibility. If the doctor’s charges are more than that provided in the coverage, the parents are responsible for the difference.

The school assumes NO responsibility with regard to the insurance, except to collect the enrollment fee, certify those enrolling, and certify all accidents which have been reported to staff members. The filing of a claim must be done by the doctor at the student’s or parent’s request.

When an accident occurs, the student should report it to a staff member immediately. The school nurse and/or school office personnel will be notified immediately by the staff member. The staff member


will complete an accident report for each accident. Parents will be called to be advised of the accident, and for their input into the plan of action.

Therefore, it is very important that PARENTS’ PHONE NUMBERS AND EMERGENCY NUMBERS ARE KEPT UP TO DATE. When there is a change of address or phone number, please contact the school with the new information so that we can get in touch with you if you are needed for an emergency at school. MEDICAL CONCERNS All students need to return a Health Profile/Consent form to be kept on file with the school nurse. All medications other than the exceptions listed in this policy, whether prescription or over-the-counter, may be administered only in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the principal of each school. All medications must be taken by the student, parent or guardian to the school office immediately upon arrival at school and must be in original pharmaceutical containers, clearly labeled as to the name of the student, the name of the medication, the appropriate dosage, and the times for dosage. Any student possessing prescription or over-the-counter medication not in accordance with these guidelines will be considered in violation of the School District's drug policy and shall be subject to the discipline set forth in the student code of conduct and/or the student/parent handbook. A student for whom the school has on file supporting medical documentation may carry at all times with parental/guardian permission inhalers for asthma, auto-injectable epinephrine for allergic reactions and all necessary supplies and equipment to perform monitoring and treatment functions authorized by the student’s diabetes medical management plan. Students authorized to self-administer such medications shall be instructed not to permit any other student to handle, possess, or otherwise attempt to use his/her medication and shall be informed that violations of such instructions will be dealt with in accordance with the student code of conduct. In order for the student to carry and self-administer such medications, or in order for the school to store and administer the medication for students who are unable to self-administer because of age or any other reason, parents must provide a written statement from a licensed physician confirming that the student is able to self-administer the medication, if applicable, and written permission from the parent for the nurse or designated employee to consult with the doctor regarding any questions that may arise concerning the medication. Such permission shall release the school district and its employees and agents from civil liability for administering such medication to students, or if the self-administering student suffers an adverse reaction as a result of self-administration of such medication. The terms of this paragraph may be met through a student’s diabetes medical management plan developed and implemented pursuant to state law. Parents are encouraged to provide the schools duplicate medication and supplies in the event a student is unable to self-administer or fails to bring the medication or equipment to school.


Nurses or other school employees are authorized to administer auto-injectable epinephrine, if available, to a student who is having an actual or perceived anaphylactic adverse (allergic) reaction, regardless of whether the student has a prescription for epinephrine. Such persons also are authorized to administer levalbuterol sulfate, if available, to a student in perceived respiratory distress, regardless of whether the student has a prescription for levalbuterol sulfate. Any school employee who in good faith administers or chooses not to administer such medication to a student in such circumstances shall be immune from civil liability.

If parents do not pick up student medication within one week after school is out, the school system will dispose of the medication. INTERNET POLICY

The purpose of the INTERNET service is to provide students and employees access to the INTERNET to: 1) enhance delivery of education, 2) provide access to career and professional development activities and 3) allow for limited high-quality self-discovery.

LIMITED ACCESS LEVEL: The level of access for students and employees is limited as set forth in the purpose of INTERNET service. The use of the INTERNET will reflect on the district; therefore, employees and students are to guide their activities accordingly.

A copy of the INTERNET policy is located at the back of this handbook. No student will be allowed internet access except as provided for in the policy.

Students are reminded that using the internet is a privilege given to them as students of BCHS. At no time are students to use school computers to send, receive or check emails. Students are not allowed to access sites such as myspace.com. Students are not permitted to use proxy servers on school computers. All students are reminded that they must sign the BCHS Internet Usage form in order to use BCHS computers.

Parents who do NOT want their children to use the internet need to inform the school by completing the Parent OPT OUT form sent home by BCHS. LEGAL NAME All school records are required by law to have the student's legal name (as it appears on the birth certificate). Names should appear on diplomas the same as on birth certificates. Seniors will be given the opportunity to check their name for accuracy on the diploma list. In the event that the senior fails to do so or makes an error, he/she must pay the fee for a replacement. LOST AND FOUND

Parents and students are encouraged to write, in permanent marking, the student’s name in articles of clothing brought to school. BCHS and staff are not responsible for money, jewelry, expensive items of clothing, or other items brought to school. All articles found should be taken to the office, whereupon they will be returned to the owner upon identification. Parents should pick up all articles or items left at school no later than the last day of school. All articles or items will be discarded after the last day of school each year.


MAKEUP WORK Students must arrange to make up work missed resulting from an absence within 2 days of

returning to school. It is the STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY to contact the teacher within 2 days of returning to school and to make arrangements for making up work. The makeup work is to be completed within two days after returning to school unless arrangements are made with the teacher to give extended time for makeup work. Makeup work is not scheduled during class, but on the student's time and the teacher's convenience. Students who fail to make up work in the allotted time shall receive a zero for the work missed because of the absence. Students who are assigned OSS (out-of-school suspension) may make up his/her work. MATH

Students who are pursuing a college-endorsed diploma are required to take an upper level math every year. If a student chooses to take two math classes in the same year, they will still be required to enroll in a college-endorsed math class during their senior year. Seniors who take Physics as their fourth science will be exempt from this rule if they have already fulfilled their math requirements. MOVE ON WHEN READY

The Move On When Ready dual-credit program is a Georgia program in which high school students in grades 9-12 may earn high school course credits while taking college classes. The MOWR program covers all college tuition, mandatory fees, and books for the high school student taking college courses while enrolled in a public, private, or home study program for grades 9-12. A MOWR student can take a maximum of 15 semester hours or less per semester.

All MOWR students must meet the required admission requirements for the college they plan to attend. Admission requirements will include appropriate SAT or ACT scores, and some may accept Accuplacer scores for admission. Once a high school student graduates from high school, he/she is no longer eligible for the MOWR program. All students and parents must schedule a MOWR meeting with their appropriate grade level Counselor at the high school prior to starting the MOWR program. There are time sensitive deadlines for a high school student to meet prior to being able to participate in the MOWR program. These deadlines are as follows: Fall Semester – July 30th

Spring Semester – December 15th Summer Semester – April 30th

Deadlines include completed MOWR paperwork for the college, SAT, ACT, or Accuplacer scores must be available and sent to the college of interest, completed Participation Agreements, and the online MOWR application must be completed through the student’s GAfutures.org student account under HOPE & State Aid Programs. NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS Brantley County Board of Education Policy JBCB states: The Brantley County Board of Education's primary mission is to offer and provide a free appropriate public education to all students residing in the Brantley County School District's


jurisdictional area. In addition, Georgia law 20-2-293 allows non-resident students to attend and be enrolled in the school in which a parent or guardian is employed full-time as a teacher, professional, or other employee if the parent or guardian is a Georgia resident. Students residing outside of the School District's jurisdictional area may be eligible to enroll in and receive educational services from Brantley County Schools after first satisfying the specified admission criteria and after obtaining administrative approval. In deciding whether to grant or deny requests from students who reside out of the district, it is Brantley County Schools policy to give preference to intra-district transfer requests and to comply with the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2131. ** ( Non-resident students must complete an application for admission to Brantley County Schools on an annual basis or upon entry from another school system. The acceptance of a non-resident student’s application may be revoked upon actions or events that would have caused initial entry of the non-resident to be denied.) PICK-UP/DROP OFF ZONE INFORMATION Each school will identify an area(s) where student(s) may be dropped off for school and picked up after school dismisses. A person who carries a student(s) to school or picks a student(s) up from school may do so at the designated drop/pickup area. Any person who accompanies or meets the student(s) beyond the designated drop/pickup area is considered a visitor. A person on school grounds other than the designated drop/pickup area is considered a visitor. Visitors must first sign in at the front office. The drop/pickup area for BCHS is at the front door of BCHS. Access this area through the Front Gate only. All other areas are reserved for buses, teacher vehicle traffic and student vehicle traffic. Extracurricular sponsors/coaches will designate drop off and pick up areas for their respective clubs or teams. PROM Prom is held each spring for Juniors and Seniors and their dates who meet the requirements to attend. Process and dress code for attending is listed below:

● All students bringing dates who are non-BCHS students must fill out the gold form and submit it back to Mrs. Rainey in the front office.

● All students must purchase a ticket to attend prom. Each student must purchase one ticket


for themselves and one for their date .

Prom Dress Code

Ladies Length should be beyond fingertips. Backless dresses are permitted but should not dip below

the waistline. No extreme necklines. Slight bare midriffs are permissible with prior administrative approval. Modest cutouts are permissible with prior administrative approval.

(Please see Mrs. Gill or Mrs. Horne if your dress has a bare midriff design or cut-outs; or if you have any other concerns about your dress).

Gentlemen Tuxedo, dress suit,

dinner jacket or military uniform are

appropriate. No flip-flops or shorts.

PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS BCHS will use the following criteria as promotion requirements for the class of: For 9 th, 10th, 11th, & 12th grade students - Class of 2017 and thereafter 9th to 10 th 5 units 10th to 11 th 12 units 11th to 12 th. 19 units Graduation…………………27 units SAFE SCHOOL STATEMENT

Major offenses including, but not limited to, drug and weapon offenses can lead to schools being named as an Unsafe School according to the provisions of State Board of Education Rule 160-4-8-.16 Unsafe School Choice Option. SCHEDULING

Students bear the responsibility to familiarize themselves with the requirements of the particular program in which they are seeking a diploma and to select the courses that meet the requirements of their program of study. Give careful consideration to choices made during pre-registration and examine your schedule to be sure that you are assigned to appropriate classes. There will be a designated period of time to make changes to student schedules. After the designated time of schedule changes has ended, requests for schedule changes may not be honored. SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID Brantley County students desiring to continue their education after graduation are eligible to apply for financial assistance from several scholarships, grants, and loans. Any individual needing detailed information about financial aid should contact the school guidance counselor SCHOOL DANCES

Attendance at BCHS dances is limited to BCHS students and their escorts. However, if your escort is not a student at BCHS, you must request permission from the administration/sponsor at least one


day prior to the dance. If granted permission, you must purchase a ticket for your escort on the date of the request. Alternative school students, Middle school students and elementary school students are not allowed at BCHS dances. SECURITY CAMERAS Closed circuit televisions are in place throughout Brantley County High School. Privacy rights are not violated for students or teachers. Neither student nor teacher behaviors are beyond scrutiny, and viewing video tapes does not infringe upon constitutional rights. Fourth Amendment rights are not violated by the use of video cameras. Video cameras are not searches. Video cameras simply observe that which may be observed if an administrator were present. Video tapes may become evidence in disciplinary concerns and student hearings. FINAL EXAMS

Required comprehensive final exams are given at the end of each semester. Subjects with End-of-Course Milestones may be counted as the Final Exam. Percentage weights for Final Exams and EOC Milestones will be established and communicated in writing to students and parents. Students with excused absences may make up exam(s) on their own time at the convenience of the teacher. Students will not be removed from their classroom during finals or End of Course Testing. SENIOR SUPERLATIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Senior superlatives must be first year seniors who have been enrolled at BCHS for at least two full semesters. Election is by majority vote of the senior class. STAR STUDENT

Each year a top academic senior in each participating Georgia high school is named STAR Student for that high school. To obtain the STAR designation, students must have the highest score on the NEW College Board SAT on one test date. The SAT section scores must equal or exceed the latest available national average scores on the critical reading, math and writing sections. The SAT must be taken on a national test date by November of their senior year. Students must also rank in the top ten percent of their class.

The last opportunity to take the SAT for a senior for STAR consideration is the November administration of the test. STUDENT ATTENDANCE FORMS AND TEENAGE DRIVER RESPONSIBILITY Any applicant who is younger than 18 years of age must be enrolled in and not under expulsion from a public or private school for an instruction permit or driver's license.

The DDS will suspend the license of a minor who:

1. Has dropped out of school without graduating and has remained out of school for ten consecutive school days.

2. Has been found in violation by a hearing officer, panel, or tribunal of one of the following offenses, or has waived his or her right to a hearing and pleaded guilty to one of the following


offenses: ● Threatening, striking, or causing bodily harm to a teacher or other school personnel. ● Possession or use of a weapon on school property or at a school sponsored event. ● Any sexual offense prohibited under Chapter 6 of Title 16. ● Causing substantial physical or visible bodily harm to or seriously disfiguring another person,

including another student. ● Possession or sale of drugs or alcohol on school property or at a school sponsored event.

Any infraction of the above conduct offenses will be a one-year suspension, or the minor shall be suspended until his or her eighteenth birthday, whichever comes first.

STUDENT RECORDS Student Records are kept in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Included in this act is the provision that student records are not released without permission of parents until the student reaches eighteen years of age and assumes control of his/her records. SUMMER SCHOOL Summer school is designed for students who are not on track for graduation or who have failed a required course. Students who attend summer school are required to obtain prior written permission for course work. Summer school is contingent upon sufficient enrollment. Summer school will be strongly suggested for students that are removed during the school year for attendance and fail to complete their courses during the current school year. TARDY POLICY 3 tardies - 15 minute lunch detention

6 tardies - 15 minute lunch detention

9 tardies - 30 minute lunch detention and parent contact

12 tardies - 30 minute lunch detention

Every 3 tardies after 12 will be an after school detention.

Refer to page 20 for tardy policy and student drivers. TEXTBOOKS Textbooks are on loan to students. Once the book is issued, it becomes the student's responsibility and he/she must pay for any loss, damages, or defacement. Students will be charged with the replacement cost of a lost book. Damages will be assessed and collected by the teacher. Failure to make restitution for lost or damaged books becomes a part of the student's records. Lockers, with locks, are the appropriate place to keep books when not in use. Books left on the ledge are


subject to loss or damages for which the student to whom they are issued is liable. FINES Students with outstanding fines including but not limited to lost/damaged textbooks, media center fines, and cafeteria fines will not participate in the graduation ceremony until fines are paid.

MEDIA CENTER

STUDENT VISITS

Students must have a planned purpose for visits to the media center. Planned instruction is often being conducted in the media center by the media specialist or by other teachers. Students wandering aimlessly and/or talking excessively are a disruption to the learning environment. Remember that the media center is an extension of the classroom and is not to be used by students for socializing. Those students who are not performing their assigned activities will be sent back to their classroom. At no time should a student be causing disruptions in the media center. Students visiting the media center during lunchtime should follow the same behavioral rules as if they were sent by a teacher. Students should have a pass for all media center assignments. These passes must be presented to media staff immediately upon arrival. The ONLY exception to the pass rule is for the purposes of finding materials or working on classroom assignments during the student's lunchtime

CHECK-IN -- CHECK-OUT

Check-Out

The media center uses an automated circulation/cataloging system. Before checking out materials, each patron will receive an orientation and be assigned an individual patron number. Student patrons are responsible for their patron card. The patron card is required for check-out. Lost or damaged cards may be replaced for a fee of $1.00.

All materials that circulate through the media center have a due date. Students are responsible for returning materials in a timely manner. Materials checked out to a student cannot be checked out by others, even if there is a waiting list for these materials. Therefore, students will be informed of due dates upon checkout. Fines of $0.05 per school day will be accrued for late materials.

Check-In

It is the students’ responsibility to see that materials are properly returned to the designated area for check-in.

LOST OR DAMAGED MATERIALS


Students are responsible for the return of media materials within a specified time and in good condition. Failure to do so shall result in the restriction of media center privileges. Replacement costs will be charged for lost or damaged books.

VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN To be considered for Valedictorian and Salutatorian, a student must complete a college

preparatory curriculum and meet HOPE Rigor Requirements. Upon completion of these requirements, ALL COURSES taken during high school will be averaged to determine the overall GPA. The student who has accumulated the highest GPA will be designated Valedictorian. The student who has the second highest GPA will be designated Salutatorian. GPA will be calculated at the end of the 3rd 9 weeks of the Senior year.

Transfer students must enroll in Brantley County High School prior to the end of their 10th grade year in order to be considered for Valedictorian or Salutatorian. This would not exclude them from being named honor graduates. VISITORS

NO VISITORS AT ANY TIME are allowed in school without prior approval of front office personnel. Visitors should check in at the front office and get a "VISITOR" pass. Georgia law requires that all visitors must sign in at the front office. Students may not have guests at lunch unless it is immediate family. WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES

Students who are withdrawing from BCHS are to report to the counselor’s office to complete the appropriate withdrawal forms and turn in books and any other school-owned materials. Records will not be forwarded to the requesting school if the student owes money to the cafeteria or for a lost book(s). CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS There are two main types of high school student organizations: Competitive interscholastic activity and School-sponsored clubs. According to the Parental Equal Access to Information Act”, a Competitive interscholastic activities mean functions held under the auspices of a school or local school system that involves its students in competition between individuals or groups representing two or more schools. This term shall not include band or chorus. Competitive Interscholastic Activities Sponsored by BCHS Academic Team Literary Baseball Math Team Basketball One Act Play Soccer Wrestling Cross Country Softball Football Tennis Golf Track Gymnastics Participation in Interscholastic Activities is governed by the standards set forth by the Georgia


High School Association Constitution and By-Laws. In order to participate, you must have the following: -A current physical -Proof of insurance -Consent to play form signed -You must be academically eligible School-Sponsored Clubs

According to the Parental Equal Access to Information Act, School Sponsored Clubs are those organizations, both curriculum related and non curriculum related, created by the school or by the local school system and under the sponsorship, direction and control of the school or local school system in which students may elect to participate during non instructional periods of the school day or school year. Such terms shall also include organizations which are given permission by the school or local school system to use school facilities, materials, equipment, or property, including school buses, but which do not have a faculty sponsor or leader. This term does not include competitive interscholastic activities. If parents do not wish for their child to join one or more of Brantley County High School’s School-Sponsored Clubs they need to sign the “School-Sponsored Club Parent Opt Out Form” available in the front office at BCHS. School-Sponsored Clubs at BCHS Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Club Advisors: Tony Gibson Club Mission: To bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development. Planned Activities: During the year, our chapter participates in a number of community service projects and national projects. A number of educational opportunities are brought into the classroom during the span of the school term including guest speakers. Affiliation: BCHS FBLA is a member organization of the GEORGIA FBLA and the National FBLA. Dues: $10 Future Farmers of America (FFA) Club Advisors : Richard M. Gill, Chad Crews Club Mission : FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agriculture education. Planned Activities : Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition, Livestock exhibition, Livestock Judging, Forestry Career Development Events (CDE), Natural Resources CDE, Floriculture CDE, Nursery/Landscape CDE, Summer Camp, National FFA Convention, State FFA Convention, Leadership Conferences, and Public Speaking. Affiliation : BCHS FFA is an affiliation of the National FFA Organization and the Georgia FFA Association. Dues : $10.00, includes $8.50 for State and National Dues


R.D. Thomas Chapter of National Beta Club Club’s advisor: Monica Ellis Club’s mission : The Chapter of the National Beta Club is for the recognition of students who reflect outstanding accomplishments in the areas of academics, character, leadership and service. Planned Activities: September/October—Induction/Installation Ceremony, October—Red Ribbon Week, November—Great American Smoke out, February/March—Shamrocks for MDA, March/April—Relay for Life, April/May—Helping elementary schools with field days Affiliation: National Beta Club Dues: $10 Skills USA Club Advisor: Paul Winder Club Mission: To provide quality experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development. To build and reinforce self-confidence, work attitudes and communications skills. To emphasize total quality work, high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education and pride in the dignity of work. To promote understanding of the free enterprise system and involvement in community service activities. Planned Activities: Leadership Conference in September, field trip to EXPO in Moultrie, Thanksgiving food for the needy community project, Toy for tots community project, float for parade and local, regional and state competitions Affiliation: State and National SkillsUSA organizations Dues: $7.50 for national membership and $6.50 for state membership. Health Occupation Student Association (HOSA) Club Advisor: Stephanie Grant Club Mission: Promotes career opportunities in the healthcare industry and enhances the delivery of quality health care to all people by providing a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition for HSTE students. Planned Activities: Blood-Drive, fundraising Affiliation: National HOSA Dues: $10 Technology Student Association (TSA) Club Advisor: Stuart Thrift Club Mission: Provides students opportunities to develop competitive skills in communication and leadership. Planned Activities: Robotic competitions Affiliation: National TSA Dues: $10 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Club Advisor: Karen Hunnicutt Club Mission: Promotes students’ personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer sciences education.


Planned Activities: Leadership workshops Affiliation: National FCCLA Dues: $10 FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Club Liaison: Tim Thompson Club Mission: The Campus Ministry is initiated and led by student-athletes and coaches on junior high, high school and college campuses. Planned Activities: N/A Affiliation: Regional/State FCA Dues: None OASIS Club Liaison: Tim Thompson Club Mission: OASIS meets every morning to provide a positive Christian environment for fellowship and learning about God. Students are encouraged to develop strong Christian character and serve the Lord through ministry to others. Planned Activities: During the year students will participate in local youth rallies, concerts, Heron Day and other ministry opportunities. Affiliation: Local area churches Dues: None Participation in School-Sponsored Clubs Participation in clubs and organizations will be based on the following conditions. Students may be a primary officer in only one club, class, or organization and be in compliance with the No Pass/No Participation policy.

Brantley County Grievance Procedures for Complaints

of Discrimination and Harassment (Students and Employees)

Pre-Filing Procedures

A. Prior to the filing of a written complaint, including any issue dealing with age discrimination, the student or employee is encouraged to visit with the Title IX, Section 504/ADA or Equity Coordinator, and to make a reasonable effort to resolve the problem or complaint.

B. The Title IX, Section 504/ADA or Equity Coordinator for the Brantley County School System is Roxie Tumlin. Her office is located in the Board of Education Building on Highway 82 West. Phone 912-462-6612.

Filing and Processing Discrimination Complaints

A. Grievant - Submits written complaint to Title IX, Section 504/ADA or Equity Coordinator stating the grievant's name, nature, and date of alleged violation; names of persons responsible (where known); and requested action. Complaint must be submitted within 30 days


of alleged violation. Complaint forms are available in the school office or other designated areas. The complaint should be signed by the grievant or his or her designee. B. Title IX, Section 504/ADA or Equity Coordinator - Contacts respondent within 10 days

and asks respondent to: 1. Confirm or deny facts; 2. Indicate acceptance or rejection of student's or employee's requested action; or

3. Outline alternatives. C. Respondent - Submits answer with 10 days to Title IX, Section 504/ADA, or Equity

Coordinator. D. Title IX, Section 504/ADA or Equity Coordinator - Within 10 days after receiving

respondent's answer refers the written complaint and respondent's answer to the principal or principal's designee. The Title IX, Section 504/ADA, or Equity Coordinator also schedules a hearing with the grievant, the respondent, and the principal or other designee.

E. Principal, Grievant, Respondent, and Title IX, Section 504/ADA, Equity Coordinator - Hearing is conducted.

F. Principal - Within 10 days after the hearing, the principal issues a written decision to the student or employee, respondent and Title IX, Section 504/ADA, or Equity Coordinator.

G. Grievant - If the grievant is not satisfied with the principal's decision, he/she must notify either Title IX, Section 504/ADA, or Equity Coordinator within 10 days and request a hearing with the superintendent.

H. Title IX, Section 504/ADA or Equity Coordinator - Within 10 days or request schedule a hearing with the grievant and superintendent.

I. Superintendent, Grievant, Respondent, and Title IX, Section 504/ADA, Equity Coordinator - Hearing is conducted.

J. Superintendent - Issues a decision within 10 days following the hearing. K. Grievant - if the grievant is not satisfied with the superintendent's decision, he/she must

notify Title IX, Section 504/ADA or Equity Coordinator within 10 days and request a hearing with the local board of education.

L. Local Board of Education or Hearing Panel established by the Board, Grievant, Respondent, and Title IX, Section 504/ADA or Equity Coordinator - Hearing is conducted.

M. Local Board of Education - Issues a final written decision within 10 days after the hearing regarding the validity of the grievance and any action to be taken.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES FOR RIGHTS VIOLATION

This procedure is established in order to provide a formal method for the resolution of any grievance concerning the treatment of students by system personnel, which is alleged to violate either system policy or student legal rights. These formal procedures should not be used unless informal conferences with the appropriate teacher and principal do not resolve the matter to the satisfaction of the grievant. A grievance may be brought by any student, or the parents of such student, whose rights under any system policy or application of law have allegedly been violated. The system Title IX, Section 504/ADA Coordinator should be consulted whenever discrimination or harassment is alleged.


LEVEL ONE Grievants who cannot resolve a matter informally may submit a grievance in writing to the principal of the school in which the grievance arose within ten (10) school days. LEVEL TWO A notice in writing, to the superintendent within five (5) school days may be filed. Such notice must be accompanied by copies of the original grievance and the decision made at level one. LEVEL THREE The grievant may request a hearing before the Board by submitting notice of appeal with the Superintendent within ten (10) school days. Such notice must be accompanied by copies of the original grievance and the decisions made at levels one and two. In addition, such notice shall contain a statement of reasons why such decisions are unacceptable. Further information concerning this procedure may be obtained by contacting the Board of Education at (912) 4626176.

COMPLAINT PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS

Pursuant to federal and state laws, students are entitled to a Complaint Procedure to address allegations of discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including, but not limited to sexual harassment), disability, harassment and/or bullying. Both informal and formal resolution processes are available to address any Complaints arising out of the above-described categories. Allegations of discrimination should be immediately reported to an administrator or counselor at the school, center or any school event. The Local Administrator shall assist the student with formalizing and processing the complaint, which should include a statement of facts, identification of witnesses and any other information necessary to fully describe the matter. Formal complaints should be filed within thirty (30) calendar days of the alleged incident. All policies and/or procedures mandated by any agency of the State of Georgia, or the United States, will be followed. As per O.C.G.A. § 20-2-751.5, it is unlawful for a student to falsify, misrepresent, omit, or erroneously report information regarding instances of alleged inappropriate behavior by a teacher, administrator or other school employee, including during off-school hours. *See Code of Conduct Rule 49*

STUDENT REPORTING OF ACTS OF SEXUAL ABUSE OR SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

O.C.G.A. § 20-2-751.7.(a) “The Professional Standards Commission shall establish a state mandated process for students to follow in reporting instances of alleged inappropriate behavior by a teacher, administrator, or other school employee toward a student which shall not prohibit the ability of a student to report the incident to law enforcement authorities. Each local school system shall be required to implement and follow such state mandated processes and shall include the mandated process in student handbooks and in employee handbooks or policies.”

(a) Any student (or parent or friend of a student) who has been the victim of an act of sexual abuse or sexual misconduct by a teacher, administrator or other school system employee is urged to make an oral report of the act to any teacher, counselor or administrator at his/her school.

(b) Any teacher, counselor or administrator receiving a report of sexual abuse or sexual misconduct of a student by a teacher, administrator or other employee shall make an oral report of the incident immediately by telephone or otherwise to the school principal or principal’s designee, and shall submit a


written report of the incident to the school principal or principal’s designee within 24 hours. If the principal is the person accused of the sexual abuse or sexual misconduct, the oral and written reports should be made to the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee.

(c) Any school principal or principal’s designee receiving a report of sexual abuse as defined in O.C.G.A. 19-7-5 shall make an oral report immediately, but in no case later than 24 hours from the time there is reasonable cause to believe a child has been abused. The report should be made by telephone and followed by a written report in writing, if requested, to a child welfare agency providing protective services, as designated by the Department of Human Resources, or, in the absence of such agency, to an appropriate police authority or district attorney. Reports of acts of sexual misconduct against a student by a teacher, administrator or other employee not covered by O.C.G.A. 19-7-5 or 20-2-1184 shall be investigated immediately by school or system personnel. If the investigation of the allegation of sexual misconduct indicates a reasonable cause to believe that the report of sexual misconduct is valid, the school principal or principal’s designee shall make an immediate written report to the superintendent and the Professional Standards Commission Ethics Division.

CODE OF CONDUCT

It is the purpose of the Brantley County School District to operate each school in a manner that will provide an orderly process of education and that will provide for the welfare and safety of all students who attend schools within the district. In accordance with that purpose, the Brantley County Board of Education has adopted a policy which requires all schools to adopt codes of conduct which require students to conduct themselves at all times in a manner that facilitates a learning environment for themselves and other students. These standards for behavior require students to respect each other and school district employees, to obey student behavior policies adopted by the Board and to obey student behavior rules established at each school within the district. Major offenses including, but not limited to, drug and weapon offenses can lead to schools being named as an Unsafe School according to the provisions of State Board of Education Rule 160-4-8.16 Unsafe School Choice Option.

The school’s primary goal is to educate, not to punish; however, when the behavior of an individual student comes in conflict with the rights of others, corrective actions may be necessary for the benefit of that individual and the school as a whole. Accordingly, students shall be governed by policies, regulations and rules set forth in this Code of Conduct.

The Code of Conduct is effective during the following time and in the following places: ● At school or on school property at any time; ● Off school grounds at any school activity, function or event and while traveling to and from

such events; ● On vehicles provided for student transportation by the school system. ● While waiting for or departing from school transportation.

Also, students may be disciplined for criminal conduct off campus that may pose a threat to the school’s learning environment or the safety of students and employees. Parents are encouraged to become familiar with the Code of Conduct and to be supportive of it in their daily communication with their children and others in the community.


Parents are encouraged to become familiar with the Code of Conduct and to be supportive of it in their daily communication with their children and others in the community. By September 1 of each school year or within 30 school days of a student's enrollment in the Brantley County School System, the parent, guardian, or other person having control or charge of each student enrolled in school must sign a statement indicating receipt of the school's student handbook and awareness of the Code of Conduct disciplinary procedures stating possible consequences and penalties for failure to comply with the attendance policy and procedures. In addition, students ten or older by September 1st must provide a signature indicating receipt of such. The General Assembly of Georgia encourages parents and guardians to inform their children of the consequences, including potential criminal penalties, of underage sexual conduct and crimes for which a minor can be treated as an adult.

AUTHORITY OF THE PRINCIPAL The principal is the designated leader of the school and, in concert with the staff, is responsible for the orderly operation of the school. In cases of disruptive, disorderly or dangerous conduct not covered in this Code, the principal may undertake corrective measures which he or she believes to be in the interest of the student and the school provided any such action does not violate school board policy or procedures.

PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES When it is necessary to impose discipline, school administrators and teachers will follow a progressive discipline process . The degree of discipline to be imposed by each school official will be in proportion to the severity of the behavior of a particular student and will take into account the student’s discipline history, the age of the student and other relevant factors. The Code of Conduct provides a systematic process of behavioral correction in which inappropriate behaviors are followed by consequences. Disciplinary actions are designed to teach students self-discipline and to help them substitute inappropriate behaviors with those that are consistent with the character traits from Georgia’s Character Education Program. The following disciplinary actions may be imposed for any violation of this Code of Conduct:

● Verbal Reprimand ● In-class isolation ● Lunch detention ● Telephone parent ● Parent conference with teacher, student, parent ● Writing assignment ● Change seating ● Participation in service project which allows student to engage in desired character traits ● Suspension or expulsion from the school bus ● Assigned to Alternative School ● Expulsion from school ● Referral to Law Enforcement or Juvenile Court officials


Before a student is suspended for ten days or less, the principal or designee will inform the student of the offense for which the student is charged and allow the student to explain his or her behavior. If the student is suspended, the student’s parents will be notified, if possible. School officials may involve law enforcement officials when evidence surrounding a situation necessitates their involvement or when there is a legal requirement that an incident be reported. The maximum punishments for an offense include long-term suspension or expulsion, including permanent expulsion, but those punishments will be determined only by a disciplinary tribunal as outlined in the Brantley County Board of Education policies. In the event that a student is referred to a disciplinary tribunal, parents or the student may elect not to contest whether the student has violated the Code of Conduct or the appropriate discipline, and in such cases, an agreement may be negotiated which would include the parents or student waiving a right to a hearing before the disciplinary tribunal. Such an agreement and waiver must be approved also by the tribunal facilitator from the superintendent’s office. Student Support Team/Response to Intervention The purpose of a Tier 3/Student Support Team (SST) is to support and assist students who may be having difficulty at school academically or behaviorally. The team assists teachers in providing interventions through the pyramid of interventions for struggling students and/or providing referrals to other school programs to assist students in becoming more successful. RTI/SST referrals may be made by a student, counselor, teacher, administrator or parent. This team is responsible for writing the education plan and monitoring the progress of students receiving interventions. Brantley County High School PBIS

Brantley County High School (BCHS) is dedicated to being a place of mutual respect. It is an expectation that all members of the Brantley community – teachers, administrators, classified staff, students, parents, or guests—will follow the Brantley Heron’s Code and treat each other as they would wish to be treated themselves. It is expected that everyone on the Brantley campus will conduct themselves in such fashion that everyone will feel safe and free from harassment, both physical and emotional.

Brantley County High School is implementing the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Program in our school. The main focus of PBIS is to provide a clear system for all expected behaviors at BCHS. While many members of our school community have assumptions of what is expected behavior, we cannot assume that everyone’s beliefs are similar. Through PBIS, we will continually work to create and maintain a productive, safe environment in which ALL school community members have clear expectations and understandings of their roles in the educational process. Our school-wide recognition and acknowledgement system benefits ALL students who follow our school-wide expectations. PBIS focuses on positive behavior. Students are taught and acknowledged for following expectations in all areas of the school. Students must be respectful, have integrity, achieve success, and exceed expectations in and out of the classroom setting.


BCHS’s Behavioral Code of Conduct will apply to students:

● while on the school grounds, ● while on the school bus or traveling to or from school, ● during lunch, ● during or while going to or from any school-sponsored activities, and ● during any other event related to school activities and attendance.

Respect and courtesy for persons and property are expected at all times. Where a specific penalty for violating a rule is not listed in the Heron’s Code of Behavioral Expectations, the consequences assigned will be in proportion to the severity of the infraction.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES In the event the student to be brought before the Brantley County Board of Education or the tribunal is with a disability or is receiving special education services from the school system; the foregoing procedures shall be modified in accordance with the requirements of the state and federal law. The Director Special Education and building Coordinator for Special Education shall be consulted and appropriate steps taken pursuant to the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997 (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This process will be followed to determine an appropriate placement for the student and to ensure that all of the student’s procedural rights are protected.

SEARCH AND SEIZURE

In January, 1985, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that school officials have the right to search students under their jurisdiction when there are "reasonable grounds for suspecting that the search will reveal evidence that the student has violated or is violating either the law or the rules of the school" and the search is conducted in a reasonable manner. (New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325, 105. S. Ct733, 744; 1985). Students and parents are hereby notified that school officials may search a student if there is reasonable suspicion the student is in possession of an item that is illegal or against school rules. Student book bags, motor vehicles, school lockers, desks, and other school property are subject to inspection and search by school administrators at any time without further notice to students and parents. Students are required to cooperate if asked to open backpacks or lockers. Metal detectors and drug or weapon sniffing dogs may be utilized, at the discretion of administrators, at school, at any school function, including activities that occur outside normal school hours or off the school campus. STUDENTS SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ORDERS OF OTHER SCHOOL SYSTEMS In accordance with Georgia law, if BCHS has “any student who attempts to enroll or who is enrolled in (BCHS) during the time in which that student is subject to disciplinary order (e.g., suspension or expulsion) of any other school system,” the administration “ is authorized to refuse to enroll or subject that student to short-term suspension, long-term suspension, or expulsion for any time remaining in that other school system’s disciplinary order….” In addition, “if any school administrator determines from the information obtained… that a student has been convicted of or has been adjudicated to have committed an


offense which is a designated felony act…, such administrator shall so inform all teachers to which the student is assigned… Such information shall be kept confidential.” Also, students may be disciplined for criminal conduct off campus that may pose a threat to the school’s learning environment of the safety of students and employees.

CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE 1. Alcohol Disposition: Level 3, 4

A student shall not manufacture, sell, purchase, transport, possess, or use intoxicating alcoholic beverages or substances represented as alcohol during the school year.

Disposition: 1st Offense – Up to 10 days OSS and notification of law enforcement. 2nd Offense – 10 days OSS and referral to a disciplinary tribunal or up to 10 days OSS with

placement by waiver of a disciplinary tribunal into the Brantley County Alternative School and notification of law enforcement.

3rd Offense –10 days OSS and referral to a disciplinary tribunal or up to 10 days OSS with placement by waiver of a disciplinary tribunal into the Brantley County Alternative School and notification of law enforcement. 2. Arson Disposition: Level 3, 4

Up to ten days OSS and notification of police permissible 3. Battery Disposition: Level 3, 4

Suspension/Expulsion permissible A student shall not participate in the actual and intentional touching or striking of another person against his or her will or intentionally causing bodily harm to an individual – when one individual physically attacks or “beats up on” another individual. This includes an attack with a weapon or one that causes serious bodily harm to the victim. This includes the actual placement of a bomb or one sent through the mail, regardless of whether the bomb explodes. 4. Burglary Disposition: Level 4

Notification of Police permissible; recommendation of expulsion permissible A student shall not participate in unlawful entry into a building or other structure with the intent to commit a crime. This applies to school buildings or activities relating to a school function.


5. Computer Trespass Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4 A student shall not participate in the unauthorized use of a computer or computer network with the intention of deleting, obstructing, interrupting, altering, damaging or in any way causing the malfunction of the computer, network, program(s), or data. 6. Disorderly Conduct Disposition: Level 4 A student shall not behave in a manner that substantially disrupts the orderly conduct of a school function, substantially disrupts the orderly learning environment, or poses a threat to the health, safety, and/or welfare of students, staff, or others. 7. Drugs Disposition: Level 4 ** All offenses involving narcotics, stimulant drugs, or other controlled drugs should be referred to the

principal/designee for disposition.

A student shall not use, cultivate, manufacture, distribute, sell, purchase, possess, transport, or import any controlled drug or narcotic substance, or equipment or devices used for preparing or using drugs or narcotics. This includes being under the influence of drugs or substances represented as drugs. This includes misuse of prescription or over-the-counter medications.

Possession, Use, or Under the Influence of Drugs: Distribution of, Selling, Giving, or Providing Drugs:

Disposition

1st Offense – 10 Days OSS with a Referral to a Disciplinary Tribunal or up to 10 Days OSS with placement by waiver of a Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing into the Brantley County Alternative School and notification of law enforcement.

2nd Offense – 10 Days OSS with a Referral to a Disciplinary Tribunal or up to 10 Days OSS with placement by waiver of a Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing into the Brantley County Alternative School and notification of law enforcement. 3rd Offense – 10 Days OSS with Referral to a Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing with a possible recommendation of expulsion and notification of law enforcement

8. Fighting Disposition: Level 2, 3, 4

Up to ten days OSS and notification of police permissible A student shall not fight or cause a fight on school grounds or during a school function. This includes the mutual participation in a fight involving physical violence where there is no one main offender and no major injury. A fight does not include verbal confrontations, tussles, or other minor confrontations.


9. Homicide Disposition: Level 4 Notification of authorities

A student shall not participate in the murder, non-negligent manslaughter, killing of one human being by another, or killing a person through negligence. 10. Kidnapping Disposition: Level 4

Notification of authorities A student shall not participate in the unlawful seizure, transportation, and/or detention of a person against his/her will, or of a minor without the consent of his/her custodial parents or legal guardian. 11. Larceny/Theft Disposition: Level 4

Notification of authorities A student shall not participate in the unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away with the property of another person without threat, violence, or bodily harm. Included are pocket picking, purse or backpack snatching if left unattended, theft from a building, theft from a motor vehicle, theft from a coin-operated machine, and all other types of larcenies. 12. Motor Vehicle Theft Disposition: Level 4

Notification of authorities A student shall not participate in the theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. This includes theft of car, truck, motorcycle, dune buggy, RV, or anything that is self-propelled. 13. Robbery Disposition: Level 4

Notification of authorities permissible A student shall not take, or attempt to take, anything of value that is owned by another person or organization, under confrontational circumstances by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear. An essential difference between robbery and larceny is that a threat or battery is involved in a robbery. Example: Extortion of lunch money. 14. Sexual Battery Disposition: Level 4

Suspension/Expulsion permissible; Notification of authorities A student shall not sexually molest another person, indecently expose himself, rape or engage in any heterosexual or homosexual act on school property during school functions, or under school supervision. This includes the touching of private body parts of another person either through human contact or using an object.


15. Sexual Harassment Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4 A student shall not participate in deliberate, repeated, and unsolicited physical actions, gestures, or verbal or written comments of a sexual nature, when such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with a student’s academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive learning environment. Examples: leering, pinching, grabbing, suggestive comments or jokes, or pressure to engage in sexual activity. Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, inappropriate touching, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated conduct or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature. 16. Sex Offenses Disposition: Level 3, 4

Suspension/Expulsion permissible A student shall not participate in sexual intercourse, sexual contact, or other unlawful behavior or contact intended to result in sexual gratification without force or threat of force and where the victim is capable of giving consent. This includes indecent exposure and obscenity. Examples include entering or downloading pornographic content onto school computers or possession of pornographic materials on school grounds. 17. Threat/Intimidation Disposition: Level 3, 4 According to the state of Georgia, the term “bullying” means an act which occurs on school property, on school vehicles, at school bus stops, or at school related functions or activities, or by use of data or software that is accessed through a computer, computer system, computer network, or other electronic technology of a school system, that is:

1. Any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury on another person, when accompanied by an apparent present ability to do so;

2. Any intentional display of force such as would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm; or

3. Any intentional written, verbal, or physical act, which a reasonable person would perceive as being intended to threaten, harass, or intimidate, that:

A. Causes another person substantial physical harm within the meaning of Code Section 16-5-23.1 or visible bodily harm as such term is defined in Code Section 16-5-23.1; B. Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education; C. Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or D. Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.

18. Tobacco Disposition: Level 2, 3, 4 A student shall not possess, use, distribute, or sell tobacco products, including cigarettes, tobacco, snuff, and vaping in any form on school grounds, at school-sponsored events, or on transportation to or from school. All contraband will be confiscated and disposed of (this includes but not limited to vapes,


lighters, all forms of tobacco, and any item used to participate in these activities).

19. Trespassing Disposition: Level 3, 4 A student shall not enter or remain on a public school campus or School Board facility without authorization or invitation and with no lawful purpose for entry. This includes students under suspension or expulsion, and unauthorized persons who enter or remain on a campus after being directed to leave by the chief administrator or designee. 20. Vandalism Disposition: Level 2, 3, 4

Notification of authorities permissible A student shall not destroy or deface private property or school property, either on school grounds or during a school activity, function, or event off school grounds or while under school supervision. This includes the willful and/or malicious destruction, damage or defacement of public or private property, real or personal, without the consent of the owner or the person having custody or control of it. Students may lose class privileges to include, but not limited too; prom, graduation ceremony, etc. if they have taken part in vandalism. Examples: graffiti, destroying school computer records, carving initials or words in desktops, spray painting on walls, gluing locks, etc. Weapons – Brantley County Board of Education Statement of Policy BOARD POLICY Descriptor Code: JCDAE Weapons It is the policy of the Board of Education that a student shall not possess, use, handle or transmit any object that reasonably can be considered a weapon on property or in a building owned or leased by a school district, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation provided by the school district. Weapons may include, but are not limited to: 1. Any handgun, firearm, rifle, shotgun or similar weapon; any explosive compound or incendiary device; or, any other dangerous weapon as defined in O.C.G.A. § 16-11-121, including a rocket launcher, bazooka, recoilless rifle, mortar, or hand grenade.

2. Any hazardous object, including any dirk, bowie knife, switchblade knife, ballistic knife, any other knife having a blade of two or more inches, straight-edge razor, razor blade, spring stick, knuckles, whether made from metal, thermoplastic, wood, or other similar material, blackjack, any bat, club, or other bludgeon-type weapon, or any flailing instrument consisting of two or more rigid parts connected in such a manner as to allow them to swing freely, which may be known as a nunchahka, nunchuck, nunchaku, shuriken, or fighting chain, or any disc, of whatever configuration, having at least two points or


pointed blades which is designed to be thrown or propelled and which may be known as a throwing star or oriental dart, or any instrument of like kind, any nonlethal air gun, and any stun gun or taser. Such terms shall not include any of these instruments used for classroom work authorized by the teacher. Students who possess any weapon described in paragraph 1 in violation of this policy will be subject to a minimum of a one calendar year expulsion. The Superintendent shall have the authority either before or after the student is referred for a tribunal hearing to reduce the mandated one year expulsion under circumstances where the one year expulsion appears excessive to the superintendent. The tribunal shall also have the authority to modify such expulsion requirements on a case-by-case basis in determining the appropriate punishment. Finally, in any tribunal decision appealed to the board of education, the board may reduce the mandated punishment but shall consider whether the superintendent and/or tribunal considered a reduction and any rationale in denying such a reduction. Students who possess other weapons or hazardous objects as described in paragraph 2 will be subject to discipline as specified in the student code of conduct. Reporting Requirements: All employees must report violations of this policy to the principal or assistant principal of the school. If the principal has reasonable cause to believe that a report is valid, he/she must immediately make an oral report to the Superintendent and to the appropriate law enforcement authority and district attorney. The student’s parents or guardian will be notified immediately of his/her child’s involvement in any activity involving weapons. Students will be given a copy of the Code of Conduct, which includes a statement of prohibited conduct with regard to weapons and possible disciplinary actions. 22. Weapons Possession – Knife ♦ Disposition: Level 3, 4

Notification of authorities permissible A student shall not possess, use, or intend to use any type of knife, including a pocket or pen knife, to inflict harm on another person, or to intimidate any person. Knives taken up by school personnel will be turned over to the Brantley County Sheriff’s department for disposal. 23. Weapons Possession – Other ♦ Disposition: Level 3, 4

Notification of authorities permissible

A student shall not possess, use, or intend to use any instrument or object to inflict harm on another person or to intimidate any person. This includes, but not limited to weapons as defined


in the local Board Policy.

The administration reserves the right to determine inappropriate objects that they deem unsafe and unacceptable at school such as knives less than two inches, toy guns, cigarette lighters, or any other object which is potentially dangerous.

It is the policy of the Board of Education that a student shall not possess, use, handle or transmit any object that reasonably can be considered a weapon on property or in a building owned or leased by a school district, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation provided by the school district. Weapons may include, but are not limited to:

1. Any handgun, firearm, rifle, shotgun or similar weapon; any explosive compound or incendiary device; or, any other dangerous weapon as defined in O.C.G.A. § 16-11-121, including a rocket launcher, bazooka, recoilless rifle, mortar, or hand grenade.

2. Any hazardous object, including any dirk, bowie knife, switchblade knife, ballistic knife, any other knife having a blade of two or more inches, straight-edge razor, razor blade, spring stick, knuckles, whether made from metal, thermoplastic, wood, or other similar material, blackjack, any bat, club, or other bludgeon-type weapon, or any flailing instrument consisting of two or more rigid parts connected in such a manner as to allow them to swing freely, which may be known as a nun chucks, nunchuck, nunchaku, shuriken, or fighting chain, or any disc, of whatever configuration, having at least two points or pointed blades which is designed to be thrown or propelled and which may be known as a throwing star or oriental dart, or any instrument of like kind, any non lethal air gun, and any stun gun or Taser. Such term shall not include any of these instruments used for classroom work authorized by the teacher. Students who possess any weapon described in paragraph 1 in violation of this policy will be subject to a minimum of a one calendar year expulsion. The Superintendent shall have the authority either before or after the student is referred for a tribunal hearing to reduce the mandated one year expulsion under circumstances where the one year expulsion appears excessive to the superintendent. The tribunal shall also have the authority to modify such expulsion requirements on a case-by-case basis in determining the appropriate punishment. Finally, in any tribunal decision appealed to the board of education, the board may reduce the mandated punishment but shall consider whether the superintendent and/or tribunal considered a reduction and any rationale in denying such a reduction.

Students who possess other weapons or hazardous objects as described in paragraph 2 will be subject to discipline as specified in the student code of conduct.

Reporting Requirements

Any employee who has reasonable cause to believe that a student possesses a weapon as defined in paragraph 1, is involved in an assault using a weapon as defined in paragraph 2, or is involved in a second offense with a weapon on campus must report such violations to the principal or


assistant principal of the school. If the principal has reasonable cause to believe that such report is valid, he/she must immediately make an oral report to the Superintendent and to the appropriate law enforcement authority and district attorney.

The student’s parents or guardian will be notified immediately of his/her child’s involvement in any activity involving weapons.

Students will be given a copy of the Code of Conduct, which includes a statement of prohibited conduct with regard to weapons and possible disciplinary actions.

24. Other Serious Discipline Incident Disposition: Level 2, 3, 4 Any other discipline incident for which a student is administered corporal punishment, in-school or out-of-school suspension, expelled, suspended from riding the bus, assigned to an alternative school, referred to court or juvenile system authorities, or removed from class at the teacher’s request.

25. Weapons Possession- Handguns Disposition: Level 4

Notification of authorities A student shall not possess a handgun of any kind, loaded, or unloaded, operable or inoperable. Possession includes the presence of such objects in lockers, book bags, vehicles, etc. 26. Weapons Possession- Rifles Disposition: Level 4

Notification of Authorities A student shall not possess a rifle or shotgun of any kind, loaded or unloaded, operable or inoperable. Possession includes the presence of such objects in lockers, book bags, vehicles, etc. 27. Serious Bodily Injury Disposition: Level 4 The term "serious bodily injury" means bodily injury which involves a substantial risk of death, extreme physical pain, protracted and obvious disfigurement; or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty. 28. Other Firearms Disposition: Level 4 Firearms other than handguns, rifles, or shotguns as defined in 18 USC 921. Includes any weapon (including started gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of any explosive; the frame or receiver of any weapon described above: any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; any destructive device, which includes any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas (i.e. bomb, grenade, rocket having a propellant charge more than 4 ounces, missile have an explosive or incendiary charge of more than ¼ ounce, mine, or similar devices); any weapon which will, or which may be readily converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant, and which has any barrel with a bore of more than ½ inch in diameter; any combination or parts either designed or intended for use in converting any device into any destructive device described above, and from which a destructive device may be readily assembled. (NOTE: This does not include toy guns, cap guns, bb guns,


pellet guns, or Class-C common fireworks). 29. Bullying Disposition: Level 3,4

The Board of Education believes that all students can learn better in a safe school environment. Behavior that infringes on the safety of students will not be tolerated. Bullying, as the term is defined in Georgia law, of a student by another student is strictly prohibited. Such prohibition shall be included in the Student Code of Conduct for all schools within the school system.

Bullying is defined as follows: An act that is:

1. Any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury on another person, when accompanied by an

apparent present ability to do so;

2. Any intentional display of force such as would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm; or

3. Any intentional written, verbal, or physical act, which a reasonable person would perceive as

being intended to threaten, harass, or intimidate, that:

a. Causes another person substantial physical harm within the meaning of Code Section 16-5-23.1 or visible bodily harm as such term is defined in Code Section 16-5-23.1;

b. Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student's education; c. Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening

educational environment; or d. Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.

The term applies to acts which occur on school property, on school vehicles, at designated school bus stops, or at school related functions or activities or by use of data or software that is accessed through a computer, computer system, computer network, or other electronic technology of a local school system. The term also applies to acts of cyberbullying which occur through the use of electronic communication, whether or not electronic act originated on school property or with school equipment, if the electronic communication (1) is directed specifically at students or school personnel, (2) is maliciously intended for the purpose of threatening the safety of those specified or substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school, and (3) creates a reasonable fear of harm to the students' or school personnel's person or property or has a high likelihood of succeeding in that purpose. Electronic communication includes, but is not limited to, any transfer of signs, signals, writings, images, sounds, data or intelligence of any nature transmitted in whole or in part by a wire, radio, electromagnetic, photo electronic or photo optical system.

Procedures may be developed at each school encouraging a teacher or other school employee, student, parent, guardian, or other person who has control or charge of a student, either anonymously or in the person’s name, at the person’s option, to report or otherwise provide


information on bullying activity. Any teacher or other school employee who, in the exercise of his or her personal judgment and discretion, believes he or she has reliable information that would lead a reasonable person to suspect that someone is a target of bullying is encouraged to immediately report it to the school principal. Any report will be appropriately investigated by the administration based on the nature of the complaint in a timely manner to determine whether bullying has occurred, whether there are other procedures related to illegal harassment or discrimination that should be implemented and what other steps should be taken. Any report of retaliation for reporting bullying will also be investigated and addressed as called for in this policy and in accordance with school procedures.

Acts of bullying shall be punished by a range of consequences through the progressive discipline process, as stated in the Code of Conduct. However, upon a finding by the disciplinary hearing officer, panel or tribunal that a student in grades 6-12 has committed the offense of bullying for the third time in a school year, the student shall be assigned to an alternative school.

Upon a finding by a school administrator that a student has committed an act of bullying or is a victim of bullying, the administrator or designee shall notify the parent, guardian, or other person having control or charge of the student by telephone call or through written notice, which may be done electronically.

Students and parents will be notified of the prohibition against bullying and the penalties for violating the prohibition by posting information at each school and by including such information in the student/parent handbooks.

30. OTHER - Attendance Related Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4

Repeated or excessive unexcused absences or tardies; including failure to report to class, skipping class, leaving school without authorization, or failure to comply with disciplinary sanctions.

31. OTHER – Dress Code Violations Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4

Violation of school dress code that includes standards for appropriate school attire.

32. Academic Dishonesty Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4 Receiving unauthorized assistance on classroom assessments and assignments.

33. OTHER – Student Incivility Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4

Insubordination or disrespect to staff members or other students; Includes but is not limited to refusal to follow school staff member instructions, use of vulgar or inappropriate language, and misrepresentation of the truth. Inciting, advising, or counseling of others to engage in prohibited acts.


34. OTHER – Possession of Unapproved Items Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4

The use or possession of any unauthorized item disruptive to the school environment.

Due to the potential for class disruptions, as well as for theft or damage, ELECTRONIC DEVICES are not permitted at school unless approved by the school principal for educational purposes: such items may include but are not limited to, personal music devices, cameras, electronic gaming devices, cell phones etc…(If an electronic device is allowed by the principal for an educational purpose, the school is not responsible for any theft or damage since it is the choice of the student/family to bring such a device).

35. Gang Related Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4 Any group of three or more persons with a common name or common identifying signs, symbols, tattoos, graffiti, or attire which engage in school disruptive behavior

36. Repeated Offenses Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4 40. Other Non-Disciplinary Incident Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4

This code is used exclusively for the reporting Physical Restraint 49. Altering Records or Misrepresenting Information

Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4 A student shall not alter grades in the teacher's grade book, or any other school record. A student shall not misrepresent information on school records. Students are prohibited against falsifying, misrepresenting, omitting or erroneously reporting information regarding instances of alleged inappropriate behavior by a teacher, administrator or other school employee. 51. Buying/Selling/Trading Items Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4 A student shall not buy, sell, or trade personal items at school or on the bus. This includes sports (or other) cards, music items, CDs, etc. A student or group of students shall not sell items, make collections, conduct drives, or sell subscriptions on school property during the school day or at school events without permission from the principal. Solicitation at BCHS is not permitted by anyone without prior principal authorization. 52. Misuse of Equipment Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4 A student shall not misuse P. E. equipment, lab equipment, computers, or any other equipment belonging to the school. 54. Misbehavior on the Bus Disposition: Level 2, 3, 4 A student shall not misbehave on any Brantley County School bus. According to Brantley County Board of Education policy (JDC), "Pupils in transit by bus to and from the Brantley County schools shall be


under the direction of the bus drivers, principals, and faculty members. Any pupil who refuses to obey the regulations or directions set by the school principals and habitually causes trouble on the buses shall find his/her own way to school. The name of such offender shall be reported in writing to the Brantley County Board of Education." Students are expected to abide by these rules while they wait for, ride and depart from a school bus.

1. Students will ride assigned buses. 2. Students will board their assigned bus each morning and depart their bus each afternoon at their

regular stop unless written permission is granted through the school office. Students should present the front office with a note regarding the bus they are to ride and a number to verify the note. After verifying the note the office then may issue a pass to ride a different bus provided there are no disciplinary issues with that student.

3. Students will be at their stop at the designated time and be ready to board with the least possible delay.

4. Students will stay in their seats the entire time that the bus is in motion. 5. Students will remain quiet enough not to distract the driver. 6. Students will remain COMPLETELY QUIET at all railroad crossings. 7. Students will not use or possess TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, DRUGS, or WEAPONS. 8. Students will not use obscene language or gestures. 9. Willful damage or destruction of any part of the bus is prohibited. Any costs incurred for the

repair of damages will be the responsibility of the parent. 10. Students will not eat or drink on the bus. 11. Students will not throw objects about in the bus or out the windows. 12. Students will not extend arms, head, or other parts of the body out the window. 13. Students will be permitted to carry only books and other items related to schoolwork that can be

held in the lap of the student. NO LIVE ANIMALS, GLASS BOTTLES, OR BALLOONS will be permitted on the bus. Large band instruments will be placed as designated by the driver.

14. Items for sale as school projects may be transported as long as there is room to safely haul them. NO items will be sold on the bus.

15. Students shall be prohibited from using any electronic devices during the operation of a school bus, including but not limited to cellular phones, pagers, audible radios, tape, or compact disc players without headphones, or any other electronic device in a manner that might interfere with the school bus communication equipment or the school bus driver’s operation of the school bus. Students shall be prohibited from using mirrors, lasers, flash cameras, or other lights or reflective devices in a manner that might interfere with the school bus driver's operation of the school bus.

16. Drivers will use the bus conduct forms to record any misconduct on the bus and parents will receive a copy of the report. It is the responsibility of the bus driver to contact parents of students who misbehave on the bus. The bus driver will use his/her discretion in deciding when an offense should be reported to the school administrator.


17. Students may be suspended from the bus for violating bus rules. The period of suspension will be in relation to the seriousness of the offense and other factors such as the age of the student and prior history of misbehavior on the bus. When a student’s riding privileges have been suspended, he/she is suspended from ALL Brantley County buses.

Due to serious and inherent dangers presented by unruly students on school buses, FIGHTING ON BUSES will be as follows and may also include additional discipline such as, out-of-school suspension:

1st Offense – 5 – 10 days Suspension from riding any bus. 2nd Offense – 10-15 days Suspension from riding any bus. 3rd Offense – 30 days minimum days of Suspension from riding any bus.

In all discipline cases the administration has the discretion to impose consequences which it deems appropriate. 55. Other Misbehavior Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4 The administration of the school system and the local school reserve the right to discipline for any behavior which is subversive to good order and discipline in the Brantley County School System, even though such behavior is not specified in the other written discipline rules. 70. Destruction of School or Private Property Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4 A student shall not destroy, damage, or deface school or private property. 72. Display of Affection Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3 An outward display of affection through physical contact is inappropriate at school. Violation may result in a disciplinary referral and parent notification. Examples of inappropriate displays of affection may include but not be limited to the following: kissing, hugging, holding hands, leaning on one another, arms around another while walking to class. 73. Parking Disposition: Level 3, 4 A student shall not abuse school parking regulations or operate a motor vehicle in such a way physical as to endanger lives or limbs of persons utilizing school facilities, driveways, or parking areas or obstruct from the smooth operation of said areas. ALL VEHICLES must be registered to park in the students’ parking area. To register a car, a student must be a licensed driver and must show proof of insurance. The price to register a vehicle is $5. Parking is allowed in designated areas only. See “DRIVING AND PARKING”, pg. 18 for additional guidance and rules regarding driving and parking on campus. 75. Habitual Violator Disposition Level: 4

15 days ISS or 10 days OSS permissible


Recommendation of Alternative School or expulsion permissible

“The administration of the school system and the local school reserves the right to discipline any disruptive habitual offender in order to maintain uninterrupted classroom instruction and student on-task activities. A disruptive habitual offender is defined as any student who has been suspended for 20 days. This is a combination of in-school suspension and at-home suspension.”

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Assault: Any threat or attempt to physically harm another person or any act which reasonably places another person in fear of physical harm. (Example: threatening language or swinging at someone in an attempt to strike) Battery: Intentionally making physical contact with another person in an insulting, offensive, or provoking manner or in a way that physically harms the other person. Bullying: In accordance with Georgia law, bullying is defined as (1) Any willful attempt to threat to inflict injury on another person, when accompanied by an apparent present ability to do so; or (2) Any intentional display of force such as would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm. A pattern of behavior, which may include written, verbal, or physical acts, that is so severe, persistent, or pervasive so as to have the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education, threatening the educational environment, or causing substantial physical harm or visibly bodily harm. Corporal Punishment: Physical punishment of a student by a school official in the presence of another certified school employee. Detention: A requirement that the student report to a specific school location and to a designated teacher or school official. Detention may require the student’s attendance before or after school. Students are given one day’s warning so that arrangements for transportation can be made by the parents or guardians. Disciplinary Tribunal: A panel of three school officials appointed by the Board of Education to sit as fact finder and judge with respect to student disciplinary matters. Drug: The term drug does not include prescriptions issued to the individual, aspirin or similar medications and/or cold medications that are taken according to product use recommendations and board policy. Caffeine pills are considered drugs. All medications that are to be taken at school must be brought to the appropriate staff person responsible for administering them in containers clearly labeled as to the name of the student, the name of the medication, and the appropriate dosage. Expulsion: Suspension of a student from a public school beyond the current school quarter or semester. Such action may be taken only by a disciplinary tribunal.


Extortion: Obtaining money or goods from another student by violence, threats, or misuse of authority. Fireworks: The term “fireworks” means any combustible or explosive composition or any substance or combination of substances or article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation, as well as articles containing any explosive or flammable compound and tablets and other devices containing an explosive substance. In-School Suspension: The removal of a student from class(es) or regular school program. Out of School Suspension: Removal of a student from the regular school program for a period not to exceed 10 days (short-term) or for a period greater than 10 days (long-term, which may be imposed only by a disciplinary tribunal). During the period of suspension, the student is excluded from all school-sponsored activities including practices, as well as competitive events, and/or activities sponsored by the school or its employees. Theft: The offense of taking or misappropriation of any property, of another with the intention of depriving that person of the property, regardless of the manner in which the property is taken or appropriated. Threat/Intimidation: unlawfully placing another person in fear of bodily harm through verbal threats without displaying a weapon or subjecting the person to actual physical attack Waiver: A waiver is an agreement not to contest whether a student has committed an infraction of the Code of Conduct and the acceptance of consequences in lieu of a hearing before a disciplinary tribunal. Weapons: The term weapon is defined as any object that is or may be used to inflict bodily injury or to place another in fear for personal safety or well being. See page 56-57

STUDENT SUPPORT PROCESSES

The Brantley County Board of Education provides a variety of resources which are available at every school within the district to help address student behavioral problems. The school discipline process will include appropriate consideration of support processes to help students resolve such problems. School counselors, social workers, psychologists, and Student Support Team coordinators use a team approach to assist students, staff members, and parents in developing and implementing disciplinary and behavioral correction plans for students with behavioral problems. Such support personnel also assist in meeting needs of students by networking appropriate home, school, and community services to address identified student behavioral problems.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT BCHS will encourage and support activities that allow the school to effectively involve parents to positively impact student success. BCHS will involve parents in the process of school review


and improvement through input received from school-level committees, school council meetings with parent membership, and through input received from parent meetings and/or surveys . This Code of Conduct is based on the expectation that parents, guardians, teachers, and school administrators will work together to improve and enhance student behavior and academic performance and will communicate freely their concerns about, and actions in response to, student behavior that detracts from the learning environment. School administrators recognize that two-way communication through personal contacts is extremely valuable; therefore, they provide information to parents as well as ongoing opportunities for school personnel to hear parents’ concerns and comments. Parents and students should contact the principal of the school if specific questions arise related to the Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct specifies within its standards of behavior various violations of the Code that may result in a school staff member’s request that a parent or guardian come to the school for a conference. Parents are encouraged to visit the school regularly and are expected to be actively involved in the behavior support processes designed to promote choices and behavior. Georgia law mandates that any time a teacher or principal identifies a student as a chronic disciplinary problem student, the principal shall notify by telephone call and by mail the student’s parent or guardian of the disciplinary problem, invite the parent or guardian to observe the student in a classroom situation, and request at least one parent or guardian to attend a conference to devise a disciplinary and behavioral correction plan. Georgia law also states that before any chronic disciplinary problem student is permitted to return to school from a suspension or expulsion, the school shall request by telephone call and by mail at least one parent or guardian to schedule and attend a conference to devise a disciplinary and behavioral correction plan. The law allows a local board of education to petition the juvenile court to require a parent to attend a school conference. If the court finds that the parent or guardian has willfully and unreasonably failed to attend a conference requested by the principal pursuant to the laws cited above, the court may order the parent or guardian to attend such a conference, order the parent or guardian to participate in such programs or such treatment as the court deems appropriate to improve the student’s behavior, or both. After notice and opportunity for hearing, the court may impose a fine, not to exceed $500.00, on a parent or guardian who willfully disobeys an order of the court under this law.

PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE POLICY

The progressive discipline model is divided into four levels. Each level represents progressively more serious misbehavior and consequences. The level of discipline imposed shall be based on the severity of the misbehavior. LEVEL I


Level I discipline is used for minor acts of misconduct which interfere with orderly school procedures, school functions, extracurricular programs, approved transportation, or a student’s own learning process. Students may be disciplined by the professional staff member involved or may be referred directly to the principal. Professional staff may utilize any of the discipline management techniques appropriate for the situation, including but not limited to the following: 1. Classroom detention after school. 2. Isolation during lunch 3. Classroom isolation from peers. 4. Student participation in conference with parent/guardian and teacher 5. Participation in a school-service project which enables the student to be engaged in the desired

character trait(s). 6. Development of a written or graphic representation that reflects understanding of the specific

misbehavior, the nature of the expected behavior and the related character trait(s). 7. Assignment to after-school detention hall. The principal/designee may utilize any of the above discipline management techniques, and/or may employ: 1. Student participation in conferences with parent/guardian, teacher, and/or principal. 2. Restriction from school programs and special assemblies. 3. Assignment to after-school detention hall. 4. Partial and full day in-school suspension (ISS) for up to three school days. 5. Participation in the cleaning/repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment. 6. Driving suspension for 5 days. 7. Assignment to lunch time detention hall. 8. Corporal punishment. 9. Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the student code of conduct and desired

character trait(s). LEVEL II Level II discipline offenses are intermediate acts of misconduct which requires administrative intervention. These acts include, but are not limited to, repeated, but unrelated, acts of minor misconduct and misbehaviors directed against persons or property but which do not seriously endanger the health, safety or well being of others. Consideration of necessary behavior support services should be given, if not already provided. Students guilty of a Level II offense may receive any of the discipline management techniques appropriate for the situation as determined by the principal or designee, including, but not limited to the following: 1. Student participation in conferences with parent/guardian, teacher, and/or principal. 2. Restriction from programs and special assemblies. 3. Possible notification of local law enforcement. 4. Assignment to after-school detention hall.


5. Assignment to lunchtime detention hall. 6. Partial and full day in-school suspension (ISS) for up to five school days. 7. Driving suspension for 30 days. 8. Suspension from school for up to five school days, which shall include any time during which the

student was subject to suspension pending investigation. 9. Participation in the cleaning/repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment. 10. Financial restitution for the repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment. 11. Development of a written or graphic representation that reflects understanding of the specific

misbehavior, the nature of the expected behavior, and the related character trait(s). 12. Participation in a school-service project which enables the student to be engaged in the desired

character trait(s). 13. Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the student code of conduct and desired

character trait(s). LEVEL III Level III discipline offenses are serious acts of misconduct including, but not limited to, repeated misbehavior that is similar in nature, serious disruptions of the school environment, threats to health, safety, or property and other acts of serious misconduct. These offenses must be reported to the principal/designee. Offenses that threaten the health, safety, or well-being of others may result in immediate suspension of the student from the school and/or school-sponsored activities for up to ten school days pending disciplinary investigation of the allegations. Student and parent/guardian participation in a conference with the administrators is a required element of all discipline actions in this category, even if such a conference has previously occurred. Initiation of necessary behavior support services should be given, if not already provided. Due process procedures required by federal and state law will be followed. These may include such procedures as the school disciplinary tribunal and/or procedural safeguards provided by the 1997 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Students guilty of a Level III offense may receive any of the discipline management techniques appropriate for the situation as determined by the principal or designee, including, but not limited to the following: 1. Restriction from programs and special assemblies. 2. Notification of local law enforcement 3. Full day in-school suspension (ISS) for up to 15 school days. 4. Suspension from school for up to ten school days, which shall include any time during which the

student was subject to suspension pending investigation. 5. Driving suspension for 90 days. 6. Placement in an alternative education program for up to one semester, and until such a time as the

student meets the exit requirements for the alternative school program. 7. Participation in the cleaning/repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment. 8. Financial restitution for the repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment. 9. Development of a written or graphic representation that reflects understanding of the specific

misbehavior, the nature of the expected behavior and the related character trait(s). 10. Participation in a school-service project which enables the student to be engaged in the desired

character trait(s). 11. Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the student code of conduct and desired


character trait(s). LEVEL IV Level IV discipline offenses are the most serious acts of misconduct. The offenses must be immediately reported to the principal. These violations are so serious that they may require use of outside agencies and/or law enforcement. Such acts may also result in criminal penalties being imposed. Any misconduct that threatens the health, safety, or well-being of others may result in immediate suspension of the student from the school and/or school-sponsored activities for up to three school days, pending disciplinary investigation of the allegations. Student and parent/guardian participation in a conference with the administrators is a required element of all discipline actions in this category, even if such a conference has previously occurred. Initiation of necessary behavior support services should be given, if not already provided. Due process procedures required by federal and state law will be followed. These may include such procedures as the school disciplinary tribunal and/or procedural safeguards provided by the 1997 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Students guilty of a Level IV offense may receive any of the discipline management techniques appropriate for the situation as determined by the principal or designee, including, but not limited to the following: 1. In-school suspension (ISS) for up to 30 school days. 2. Notification of authorities 3. Suspension from school for up to ten school days, which shall include any time during which the

student was subject to suspension pending investigation. 4. Placement in an alternative education program for up to two semesters, and until such a time as the

student meets the exit requirements for the alternative school program. 5. Permanent expulsion from the regular school program. 6. Participation in the cleaning/repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment. 7. Financial restitution for the repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment. 8. Development of a written or graphic representation that reflects understanding of the specific

misbehavior, the nature of the expected behavior and the related character trait(s). 9. Participation in a school-service project which enables the student to be engaged in the desired

character trait. 10. Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the student code of conduct and desired

character trait(s).

Regular Schedule 1st 7:55-9:30 2nd 9:37-11:08 3rd 11:15-1:21 1ST LUNCH 11:15-11:45 Class 11:45 - 1:21

2ND LUNCH 12:10-12:40 Class 11:15-12:10 and 12:40 - 1:21

3RD LUNCH 12:51-1:21 Class 11:15 - 12:51

4th 1:28-3:00


Homeroom/Advisement 1st 7:55-9:21

HR 9:26-9:46

2nd 9:53-11:19

3rd 11:26-1:27 1st lunch 11:26-11:56 Class 11:26 - 1:27

2nd lunch 12:17-12:47 Class 11:31-12:17 and 12:47-1:27

3rd lunch 12:57-1:27 Class 11:25 - 12:57

4th 1:34 - 3:00

Pep Rally Schedule 1st 7:55-9:19

2nd 9:26-10:49

3rd 10:56-12:55 1st Lunch 10:56-11:26 Class 11:26 - 12:55

2nd Lunch 11:45-12:15 Class 11:01 - 11:45 and 12:15-12:55

3rd Lunch 12:25-12:55 Class 10:55 - 12:25

4th 1:02 - 2:25 Pep Rally

2:30 - 3:00

Brantley County Schools Attendance/Truancy Information Sheet

· Every parent, guardian or other person residing in the school system is required either to enroll and send children in their care and charge between their sixth and sixteenth birthdays to a public or private school or to provide a home study program for these children which meet the requirements set forth in law, unless the child is specifically exempt. The Board of Education shall assure that all children between their sixth and sixteenth birthdays be enrolled in the public schools in the district in which they reside unless they are enrolled in a private school or home study program. Specific exemptions from the requirements of the compulsory school attendance law are provided in State Board Policies JB,JBD, O.C.G.A. 20-2-693, O.C.G.A. 20-2-690.1, and O.C.G.A. 20-2-692. · The parent who fails to comply with mandatory attendance requirements may be found guilty of a misdemeanor. Each days’ absence from school in violation of said law, after the child’s school notifies the


parent, guardian or other person who has control or charge of a child of 5 unexcused days of absence for such child shall constitute a separate offense. Upon conviction, the parent may be fined not less than $25, nor more than $100, imprisoned for 30 days, required to do community service, or any combination of such penalties. See Code Section 20-2-690.1(c). · Absences will be classified as excused or unexcused. Excused absences are those due to emergencies such as illness, death in the family, or other extreme circumstances. Excused absences are religious holidays, service as a page in the General Assembly, school-sponsored activities, and voter registration (Policy JBD). Unexcused absences are all failures to attend school without proper documentation. Local boards of education are not required to provide make-up work for unexcused absences. ● Upon returning to school, students must bring documentation stating the date and reason for absence with the signature of a parent/guardian, doctor, dentist, or judge. The student and/or parent have the responsibility to present the written excuse within two (2) school days of the student’s return to school. At each school the attendance clerk will receive and file excuses. The principal will resolve any question in determining whether an absence is excused or unexcused. ● If a student is deemed to have excessive excused absences by the school administration, the school may require a physician’s excuse in order to consider a health related absence as an excused absence. A physician’s excuse shall be required after 10 or more excused health related absences during the school year. · For students in any grade 1-12, students are absent from school if not present for at least half of the instructional time required at each grade level. · Excused and unexcused absences will result in the loss of full credit for class participation unless students arrange to make up the work within 2 school days of returning to school. The student must complete makeup work and tests within a reasonable amount of time. · School driving privileges may be revoked for the following conditions: 1) 6 tardies to school may result in loss of driving privileges for one month and 2) after 10 tardies to school, students may lose driving privileges for the remainder of the school year.

Brantley County Schools MTSS

High School MTSS Pathway

Screening Screening (Flight Procedures Report-Weekly)

Tier 3 9th-12th Grade

Tier 2 9th Grade

Tier 2 10th-12th Grade

Benchmark

Advanced


Diagnosis

Criteria

One or more of the following: -10 or more

absences in each class

-Failing 2-4 academic classes

-Failing EOC scores

-Teacher/counselor

recommendations

One or more of the following:

-5 or more absences

-Level 1 or 2 on Milestones in 8th

grade -Class failure in

Reading and/or Math in 8th grade -Teacher/counsel

or recommendations -25th Percentile or

lower on standardized

tests

One or more of the following:

-5 or more absences

-Failing 2 or more academic

classes -Failing EOC

scores -Teacher/couns

elor recommendatio

ns

Fewer than 5 absences

and passing all classes

Fewer than 5

absences and

passing all classes

↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓

TARGETED

COMPREHENSIVE

COMPREHENSIVE

CORE CONTENT

ADVANCED CONTENT

Focus

Graduation-College and Career Readiness

Intervention and/or

Acceleration

Intervention and/or

Acceleration Continued

Full-time Cyber Lab Placement

Individual Intervention

Plan/Continued targeted

remediation in general education

classroom

Attendance letter at 5 & 10 days

absent-including failing classes and

possibility of Cyber

placement-Flight Team Meeting as

needed

Placed in REP/Remedial

Individual Intervention

Plan/Continued targeted

remediation in general

education classroom

Attendance

letter at 5 & 10 days absent-

including failing classes and possibility of

Cyber placement-Flight Team Meeting

as needed

Academic Advisement

for all students

Spanish 1,

2, 3

Chemistry

Honors

Classes

AP Classes

Dual

Enrollmen

t


Classes with a smaller class size

Placed in Cyber

courses as needed according to failing classes

Peer Tutoring

Check and

Connect

Placed in REP/Remedial Classes with a smaller class

size

Placed in Cyber courses as

needed according to

failing classes

Peer Tutoring

Check and Connect

Verify

Progress

Weekly Flight Procedures

Odesseyware

reports for Cyber classes


Odesseyware


Class Grades


Odesseyware


Class Grades

Weekly Flight

Procedures

Class Grades

Weekly Flight

Procedures

Class Grades

Identify

Method to Verify

Effectiveness

Odesseyware


EOC Milestones

EOC Milestones

Class

Finals/grades

EOC Milestones

Class

Finals/grades

EOC

Milestones

Class Finals/grad

es

EOC

Milestones

Class Finals/gr

ades


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