CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
POLICIES, RULES,
REGULATIONS AND
PROCEDURES
2008-2009
The Campbell County School Board is committed to a policy of non-discrimination with regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, or status as a parent.
Si Ud. desea mάs informaciόn, favor de llamar 434-332-3458. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mission Statement ...... 1 Forward...... 1 Statement of Policy ...... 2 Student Enrollment ...... 2-3 Procedures for Enrolling Home Schooled Students and Students Transferring from Non-Accredited Schools...... 3-4 School Nutrition...... 4 Fees ...... 5 Textbooks ...... 5 Dispensing Medication...... 5 Extreme Weather Affecting the School Day...... 6 Grading/Student Evaluation ...... 7 Class Rank...... 8-10 Expunging a Grade ...... 10 Elementary and Middle School Placement (K-8) ...... 10 Promotion and Retention (K-8) ...... 10 Enrolling in English 11 ...... 11 Withdrawal from Class and Schedule Changes...... 11 Lunch Period and Study Hall Period ...... 12 Clubs, Organizations and Extracurricular Activities ...... 12 Alternatives to Dissection...... 13 Governor’s School ...... 13 Virginia Virtual Advanced Placement School...... 13 Homebound Instruction...... 14 Participation in After School Hours Extra-Curricular Activities...... 14 School and County Report Card ...... 14 School Calendar ...... 15
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MISSION STATEMENT
The school board and employees of Campbell County Public Schools are committed to excellence in teaching and learning for all students. Educators will serve students by providing effective instructional programs, responsible fiscal management, and quality learning environments which improve student outcomes. We are committed to empowering all students to make choices, assuring achievement of instructional goals, and encouraging respect for self, others and ideas. We share with our community the responsibility for the education of all students so they will be prepared to live and work in a rapidly changing world. Together with today’s children, we will build for tomorrow.
FORWARD
Americans over the decades of our history have taken pride in being fair and law-abiding people and in living up to their responsibilities. They are offended with infringements upon their concept of liberty.
The Constitution of the United States formalized the people's beliefs regarding the aspirations, freedoms, and responsibilities which all citizens should share.
Public schools have the responsibility to prepare students for reliable adult citizenship and to help them develop appreciation for and understanding of our representative form of government. In this regard, our schools provide the kinds of experiences expected to enable students to acquire citizenship qualities. At the same time, the school administration has an obligation to create a favorable setting in which the differing views of students, faculty, school board members, parents, and community representatives can be presented in such a way as to assure optimum learning for students.
It should be understood that the student does not divest himself of his constitutional rights on entering the school house. So long as he does not disrupt the education process or impose upon, endanger or deprive others of their rights, he will enjoy his freedom of expression, orderly assembly, privacy of person, and freedom from discrimination. Fair and reasonable procedure will be followed to assure him his rights. He may, pursuant to established rules, regulations and procedures, request and receive a fair hearing in any instance in which he feels he has been unfairly treated.
The student, in turn, must recognize that to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning, the reasonable exercises of authority by school officials are necessary.
Just as students have rights and responsibilities, so do those who are charged with operating the schools. School administrators and faculties are obligated to maintain conditions favorable to the learning process free from disruptive influences. Teachers, in addition to their responsibilities, have the right to be free from verbal intimidations, physical abuse, or outside interference. Parents have the right to expect quality education, protection of their children, protection of teachers, and the protection of their investment in school property. Page 2
STATEMENT OF POLICY
It shall be our policy to encourage student conduct that will promote good health, reasonable standards of behavior, effective citizenship, and a favorable atmosphere for learning. Students are required to abide by the rules which are established to achieve these objectives.
In accordance with this policy, the administration shall implement the policies, rules, regulations and procedures contained in this handbook. These rules apply on school property, during all school or school related functions, going to or from school, or off school grounds or at private functions where so stated or allowed by applicable law. When a violation of these rules occurs, the school officials are authorized and obligated to take appropriate actions designed to insure more responsible behavior on the part of the student. When violations of the laws of the United States or the State of Virginia are also involved, the school officials may refer such matters to parents, legal guardians, and appropriate civil authorities.
In all instances involving a violation of school rules and regulations, prior to issuing any disciplinary order, the principal or his designee will confront the offending student with the specific charge against him or her. The student will be afforded the opportunity to respond to such charges.
In all instances wherein the principal is assigned certain duties or responsibilities in regard to student discipline, the principal may delegate such responsibility to a designee. However, the principal is still responsible for supervision of the designee and proper performance by the designee.
STUDENT ENROLLMENT
Documents which need to be presented for enrollment:
Birth Certificate Section 22.1-3.1 of the Code of Virginia states that no student shall be admitted for the first time to any public school in any school division unless the person enrolling the student presents, upon admission, a certified copy of the student’s birth record, and that the principal or designee shall record the official state birth number from the student’s birth record into the student’s permanent education record. It is recommended that the school official affix his or her signature, title, and date where the birth number is recorded in the education record. Upon the failure of any person enrolling a student to present a certified copy of the student’s birth record, the principal of the school in which the student is being enrolled or his designee shall immediately notify the local law enforcement agency.
Social Security Number Section §22.1-260 of the Code of Virginia requires that each student present a federal social security number within ninety days of his or her enrollment. However, regarding students whose parents are unable or unwilling to provide a social security number for them, the superintendent or his designee may assign another identifying number to the student or waive this requirement. No child may be excluded from school for failure to provide a social security number. The Virginia Board of Education provided Guidelines for Administering the Requirement for Public School Student to Obtain a Social Security Number on June 15, 1988 in Superintendent Memo No. 125. (See Superintendent Memo No. 92, May 30, 2003).
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Completed Physical Examination Form Exception: Parents who object on religious grounds.
Immunization Record A certificate, signed by an authorized medical professional, must be submitted verifying adequate immunization for the following: • DTP Vaccine – at least three (3) doses • Polio Vaccine – three (3) doses • Measles Vaccine – two (2) doses • Rubella Vaccine – one (1) dose • Mumps Vaccine – two (2) doses • Varicella (chickenpox) Vaccine – two (2) doses • Preumococcal Vaccine – two (2) to four (4) doses (dependent on age at first dose. This vaccine is required ONLY for children less than two years of age. • Haemophilus Influenzae Type b (Hib) Vaccine – This vaccine is required ONLY for children up to sixty (60) months of age. • Hepatitis B Vaccine – a complete series of three (3) doses of Hepatitis B vaccine is required for all children.
Proof of Residency in Campbell County Suggested documents to verify: • Copy of lease or purchase contract • Notarized statement from landlord • Driver’s license • Utility bill
Proof of Custody of a minor child (not required of either biological parent unless there is a court order denying parental rights of a parent) Suggested documents to verify: • Court custody document • Military Special Power of Attorney • Emancipation document • Foster care document
PROCEDURES FOR ENROLLING HOME SCHOOLED STUDENTS AND STUDENTS TRANSFERRING FROM NON-ACCREDITED SCHOOLS
To determine grade placement for transferring elementary and middle school students, principals will consider available data, including, but not limited to the following: A. Standardized test data B. Informal inventories C. Developmental level, and D. Other assessment tools used to determine scholastic progress. E. The school principal will be the final authority in making this grade placement.
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To establish credit for high school courses, transferring students must complete end-of-course SOL tests or exams used at the school in which the student wishes to enroll. If the student passes the SOL test or exam, the student’s transcript will be marked “Pass” for the specific course. If the student fails the exam, no credit will be awarded. To determine credit for Physical Education, the principal will evaluate a log of activities in which the student participated, and the student will be required to take the appropriate health exam. Credit may not be granted for electives not offered by Campbell County Schools.
SCHOOL NUTRITION
A. Free and Reduced Price Meals Parents who wish to apply for free or reduced price meals for their child should complete the application and return it to the school immediately. An approved application entitles a student to free or reduced price breakfast and lunch, beginning the day of the approval. Applications and further information may be obtained from the principal or from the School Nutrition Office (School Administration Building, Altavista/Brookneal 1-888-332-3558, extension 209 or 211; Rustburg/Lynchburg 332-8209 or 332-8211) at any time during the school year. Approvals are done on an annual basis, so an application must be submitted each year.
B. Meal Prices Breakfast Lunch Elementary School Students, Full Price $ .80 $1.50 Middle and High School Students, Full Price $ .80 $1.65 All Students, Approved Reduced Price *$ .00 $ .40 All Students, Approved Free Meals Free Free Adult $1.25 $2.50 *Pilot Program for 2008-2009 school year on reduced breakfast at no charge
C. Computerized Cash Register System Cafeterias in Campbell County schools operate on a computerized cash register system. Parents can place money in a student’s account in two ways:
1. Designated for pre-paid meals - The student must purchase a full lunch. The money cannot be used to purchase a la carte items (for example, pizza).
2. An open account - The student can purchase either a full meal or a la cart items.
Students approved for reduced price lunch can prepay for meals or place money in an open account in the same manner as students who pay full price. Students approved for free lunch can place money in an open account to purchase a la carte items.
Checks should be made payable to: Campbell County-School Nutrition. Parents should note on the check the name of the student whose account in which the money is to be placed OR send a note with the check to indicate the student whose account the money is for.
Only two (2) charges are permitted. No further credit will be extended. A la carte items (ice cream, cookies, etc.) may not be purchased until the charge is paid in full.
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FEES
Campbell County Schools charges a materials fee of $15.00 for each student enrolled in school. Students receiving public assistance or living in foster homes are eligible to have the materials fee waived.
TEXTBOOKS
Each student will receive the first set of textbooks free of charge (See V.C.A. §22.1-251, 22.1-252 and 22.1-253). It is incumbent upon the user of the school books to exercise every reasonable care in the use and preservation of them. A charge will be made for all books lost or damaged. MARKING IN BOOKS IS PROHIBITED.
DISPENSING MEDICATION
Parents are encouraged to schedule the time that their children receive medication so that it will be given at home. However, in some instances this is not possible and for the welfare of the child medication will be given at school. All medicine, whether prescription or non-prescription, is administered from the nurse’s office. Your child is responsible for coming to the office to receive the medicine at the correct time. In order to safely give medicine to children at school, the school must have certain requirements met. These are listed below:
A. A Medication Authorization form must be on file. Forms are available at school. A new authorization form must be completed at the beginning of each school year for ongoing medication.
B. The proper medication must be sent to school in the prescription bottle properly labeled with child’s name, name of medicine, doctor’s name, and how often it is to be given. If necessary, ask your pharmacist to prepare a bottle for the school as well as one for yourself. No over-the-counter medicine will be administered unless a Medication Authorization is signed by the student’s parent or guardian and the medication is received in the original container.
C. When tablets have to be divided, please ask your pharmacist to divide them so the proper dosage can be given.
D. It is strongly recommended that you do not have your child bring the medication to school. It may get lost or fall into the wrong hands. A parent or other responsible adult should bring the mediation to school. If medication is brought to school by the student, it must be turned in to the office upon entering the school building.
E. Medication not retrieved by parents by the last day of the school year will be discarded.
F. A student may carry and take a self-administered medication as needed only if the Medication Authorization, Self-Administration Authorization, and the Individualized Health Care Plan forms are on file in the office. These forms must be completed annually.
Whenever medication is discontinued you must send written instructions to school. Changes in dosage require a written order from the physician. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the school. Page 6
EXTREME WEATHER AFFECTING THE SCHOOL DAY
There are times during the school year that weather extremes force the school division to delay the opening, to dismiss early, or to close our schools for the day. We realize the inconvenience and burden this decision places on working parents, but it is made to help us insure the safety and welfare of over 8,700 students and 1,000 employees.
Campbell County encompasses roughly 511 square miles, and weather conditions differ significantly from one location to another. Roads may be fine in your area, but hazardous in other parts of the county.
Predicting when weather will start and what form it will take when it starts is not an exact science. The decision to alter the normal hours of operation for the school system is made after consulting with Accuweather, the National Weather Service, the Virginia State Police, the Virginia Department of Transportation, the Campbell County Public Safety Department, Campbell County Sheriff’s Department, and road condition spotters throughout the area.
After the decision is made, we immediately notify the four local television stations, 24 area radio stations, and schoolsout.com of our system’s status, and request broadcast of this information. We would encourage you to continue to listen to these stations for further updates because of changing weather and road conditions. This information may also be found on our Campbell County Schools website. Please keep in mind a delayed opening of one hour could change to a two hour delay or even a closing.
During the school day we continue to monitor the weather. If it becomes necessary to close early, we again notify the same TV/radio stations and internet site and request immediate broadcast of this information. Depending on the situation, we try to give a two-hour notice.
On any day when the forecast is for extreme weather, we ask parents at work or home to please monitor radio or TV stations to keep abreast of possible early dismissals which would impact your family’s plans. We would also ask you to avoid calling your child’s school for closing information. This only ties up the telephone lines, and many times, on a day like this, you simply cannot get through anyway.
With the media’s help, and your patience and understanding, we plan to make a smooth transition through the entire school year.
TV STATIONS RADIO STATIONS RADIO STATIONS RADIO STATIONS WDBJ (Channel 7) Roanoke WXXT-FM (107.1) WLVA-AM (590) WMGR Magic FM (104.9) WSLS (Channel 10) Roanoke WJJS-FM (103) WRVX-FM (97.9) WROV-FM (96.3) WSET (Channel 13) Lynchburg WLLL/WGOL-FM (98) WLNI-FM (105.9) WJLM-FM (93.5) WRVL-FM (88.3) WVTF-FM (89.1) WRIS-AM/J 93 FM WEB SITES WLGM (102) WXLK-FM (K92) WFIR-AM (960) http://www.campbell.k12.va.us WYYD-FM (108) WSLQ-FM (99) VIBE 100 http://www.schoolsout.com WBRG-AM (1050) WPVR-FM (94.9) WRXT – Spirit FM WKDE-FM (105.5) WDBV-AM (1560) WODI-AM Page 7
GRADING/STUDENT EVALUATION
A. At the beginning of each course the teacher shall provide all students with written statements of grading procedures, academic expectations, and any special covenants regarding the class.
B. Report Cards Report cards shall be prepared and issued to students at the end of each reporting period. Reports should be issued as close as possible to the fourth school day following the end of the grading period. After report cards are examined by parents and guardians, the cards should be properly signed and returned to the respective teachers when requested.
1. Explanations and procedures for the grading system: The following letter system is used in reporting to parents the grades of students in Campbell County's schools: A = Outstanding (93-100) B = Above Average (85-92) C = Average (77-84) D = Below Average (70-76) F = No credit (Below 70) I = Incomplete W = Authorized Withdrawal Letter grades will be recorded on report cards and permanent records. Plus (+) and minus (-) will not be used on report cards or permanent records.
2. An "I" (incomplete) is used as follows: A student, because of extenuating circumstances, has not completed required assignments by the end of the designated grading period. The teacher will specify the final deadline for completion (not to exceed two weeks). If the student does not complete the assignment in the required time, the teacher will determine the appropriate grade.
3. Pass-fail grading system The "pass-fail" method of grading will be used in the following: Junior Achievement SODA (if taken as an assigned class; ½ unit credit) Teacher Aides/Student Assistants Note: The following guidelines are established to cover the use of students as teacher aides in granting elective credit for these activities:
a. A maximum of one elective credit will be allowed toward graduation.
b. Students will be allowed only one teacher aide assignment per semester (½ unit credit).
c. The teacher must write a job description for the aide position. This job description must include learning objectives for the aide and criteria for determining the grade to be received by the aide.
d. The job description must be approved by the department chairperson and the principal. Page 8
e. The guidance department must approve the student aide placed in the position.
f. Pass-fail grades will not be used in computing grade point averages.
C. Semester Averages/Final Grade High school (grades 9-12) Middle school (grade 8 - classes taken for high school credit)
The final grade for first semester will be determined by averaging the grades for the first, second and third six-weeks.
The final grade for the second semester will be determined by averaging the grades for the fourth, fifth, and sixth six-weeks; multiplying the average by four; adding the exam grade; and dividing that sum by five.
The final grade for the year will be determined by averaging the first and second semester grades.
D. Credit for Repeat Classes If a student repeats a class in an attempt to improve a grade, the following grading procedures apply:
1. Both grades are to be recorded on the permanent record card.
2. Credit toward graduation will only count once.
3. In determining grade point average, both courses will be counted as a class attempted, and the quality point value for each grade will be utilized.
E. Promotion Scale Beginning July 1, 2002, high school students in the graduating class of 2003 and thereafter, must earn the number of credits prescribed below to be assigned to the appropriate grade. Students in the graduating class of 2003 must have also passed all three sections of the Literacy Passport Test in order to be assigned to the designated grade:
Credits Needed for Grade 10 - 5 Credits Needed for Grade 11 - 11 Credits needed for Grade 12* - 16
To be assigned to the twelfth grade a student must be able to schedule enough classes (elective and required) to meet the requirements for June graduation after completion of one more academic year. The principal will give final approval for promotion to the twelfth grade. Page 9
CLASS RANK
A. Marks for all subjects for which unit credit or fractional unit credit is given, whether passed or failed, will be recorded and used in computing class rank.
B. All students in the class will be included in determining class rank.
C. Grade Point Averages
1. Grade point values are as follows: A = 4 points B = 3 points C = 2 points D = 1 point
2. Grade point values for classes taught at an AP or college level will be weighted as follows (these courses may be offered on the high school campus and taught by high school teachers or off campus for college credit by college personnel, including all Governor’s School courses): A = 5 points B = 4 points C = 3 points D = 2 points
3. Grade point values for classes taught at an Honors level will be weighted as follows: A = 4.5 points B = 3.5 points C = 2.5 points D = 1.5 points
Examples: Honors Geometry Algebra II if it includes Trigonometry Advanced High School Math Honors English 9-12 Honors Social Studies (U.S. History, U.S. Government) Honors Academic Biology 9 Honors Academic Chemistry 10 Physics Foreign Language – levels 4 and 5 if not taught at an AP level Chemistry II – if not taught at an AP level Biology II – if not taught at an AP level
4. Grade point values will be scaled down for classes in which the instructional level is considered to be below grade level. Examples: General Math I, Basic English, Basic Social Studies, and classes offered on a remedial level. A = 3.5 points B = 2.5 points C = 1.5 points D = .5 point Page 10
D. If ties in class rank cannot be resolved, those students who are tied should be given the same rank, one position below the next highest student. The student next below those ties should be given a rank determined by the total number of students whose average exceed his. For example, if three students in a class of 75 are tied for fifth place, they would all be given a rank of 5/75. The next student would be ranked 8/75.
E. Exact class rank is determined at the end of the second semester of the senior year. The student with the highest class rank at the end of the first semester of the senior year will be designated valedictorian and the student with the second highest class rank will be designated salutatorian. In order to be named to these two (2) honor positions, the students must meet the requirements of the Virginia High School League Transfer Rule. (28-6-1).
EXPUNGING A GRADE
The parents of a middle school student who has taken a high school course for credit in the middle school may request that the grade(s) be omitted from the student’s high school transcript. If the parent chooses to omit the grade(s) from the student’s high school transcript, the student will not earn credit for the course and will have to retake the course or pursue a different course sequence. The decision applies to both semester grades for the course taken and must be made prior to June 30 of the year the student completes the course.
ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL PLACEMENT (K-8)
The placement of currently enrolled elementary and middle school students in Campbell County Schools will be made on the basis of teacher evaluation of the student's achievement on grade level work, subject to the approval of the building principal. In instances where elementary or middle school students are being retained, school instructional personnel will advise the student's parents of the reasons for the retention in conference with the parents.
Parents shall be notified in writing of the conference and urged to attend. A written report of the conference shall be maintained in the student's file.
A summary of academic achievement and testing results shall be performed by school instructional personnel under the direction of the building principal prior to a student being placed in fourth grade, middle school and high school.
PROMOTION AND RETENTION (K-8)
The Campbell County School Board Policy states that “the classroom teacher shall be responsible for the grading and evaluation of his/her students’ achievement in class.” The teacher will make the determination as to whether or not a student passes a given class in accordance with the Campbell County School Board Policy: Student Evaluation and Grading. Parents will be notified if their child is in danger of failing for the year. A student who fails to receive a passing grade in one or more subjects is referred to the promotion/retention committee. The committee may perform a full analysis of the student’s permanent record, including SOL test results, grades earned for all classes during the current year, and teacher comments and recommendations. The committee may recommend to the principal that the student be retained or promoted or considered for summer school. The principal makes the final decision. Parents will be notified of the student’s promotion/retention status at the end of the school year. Page 11
ENROLLING IN ENGLISH 11
A student must successfully complete English 9 and 10 before enrolling in English 11, since the two end-of-course SOL tests for English assess students’ mastery of all three years of English – English 9, 10, and 11.
WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASS AND SCHEDULE CHANGES
A. Schedule changes During the registration process, students should be given ample assistance in the selection of courses. The following procedure will be in effect for student schedule changes after preliminary registration:
1. Request for class changes from one course to another may be considered by the principal or his designees under the following circumstances:
a. failure of a course which is the prerequisite for a scheduled course
b. failure of a course required for graduation
c. completion of the class during summer school
d. human or computer error
e. change in program of studies, such changes to be reflected on the student's four-year plan and signed by the parent
f. recommendation of screening committee and/or eligibility committee.
2. A student who needs to drop or add a course may obtain forms from the guidance office. Approval of the instructor and parent of the student must be obtained and the form must be filed in the guidance department. Should illness or extenuating circumstances preclude a student from personally processing a change form, the guidance counselor will process the change upon notification in writing by the student. The effective date of all changes is the date the schedule change forms are put into effect by the principal.
3. Schedule conflicts should be resolved during the first nine days of a semester. Courses dropped during the first nine days do not become part of the student's permanent record, providing criteria under Item Two above are met.
B. If a student drops a class after the first nine days of enrollment, the following grading procedures will be in effect:
1. No credit will be given for any course not completed.
2. A failing grade, due to withdrawal from a course, is recorded on the permanent record and counted in the grade point average.
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LUNCH PERIOD AND STUDY HALL PERIOD
It shall be the policy of the schools in Campbell County to require all students to remain on school property during lunch period and study hall period. The only exception to this policy shall be:
1. When a parent or guardian appears at the school and requests permission from the administration of the school to pick up the student.
2. When the student presents to the administration of the school an appointment notice (signed by a doctor) stating the specific time of a medical or dental appointment.
CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
A. General activities No student will be deprived of any activity sponsored by the school system in which he is eligible to participate. Students shall be given opportunities to join various clubs and organizations in Campbell County Schools. The objective of these clubs and organizations shall be to provide worthwhile goals for attainment by the students while maintaining a close relationship with the regular school program. All activities not specifically approved by the superintendent of schools or the principal are prohibited. However, any group feeling strongly enough about a specific club or organization being terminated or approved shall have the right to appeal to the school board through the office of the superintendent. Further, no type of club initiation which embarrasses, ridicules, employs hazing or intimidates a student will be permitted.
B. Sororities, Fraternities and Secret Societies Sororities, fraternities or secret societies will not be permitted to operate in any school in this division.
C. Extracurricular Activities 1. Organized extracurricular activities for the students shall be open to all eligible students on a voluntary basis. The justification for such activities rests upon the extent to which they contribute to the fulfillment of the objectives of the Campbell County School Division.
2. Extracurricular activities in the nature of clubs and athletics must be approved by the principal. High school intramural activities, including athletic events, are approved and reviewed by the school board.
3. No eligible student will be deprived of any activity sponsored by the school division because of lack of financial ability of the student.
4. Students participating in school sponsored clubs or extracurricular activities are required to comply with the rules and regulations of that particular organization.
D. Student Participation A student who is absent from school during a given school day shall not be allowed to participate in any school sponsored activity held after school or in the evening.
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ALTERNATIVES TO DISSECTION
Campbell County recognizes that objections may exist about the role of animal dissection as a means of achieving certain instructional goals in the biological sciences. Alternatives to dissection will be offered in order to insure the integrity of the instructional program and to respect legitimate objections to animal dissections. Parents may request that their child be removed from dissection by completing a form available at the school. If parents exercise the option of removing their child from the dissection portion of the biological science program, the request must be made each school year.
GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL
The Central Virginia Governor’s School (CVGS) for Science and Technology provides special opportunities in mathematics, science and technology in the type of challenging, independent learning environment for gifted students. Housed at Heritage High School, the Governor’s School offers a two-year program in which students earn three credits a year in science, math, and research. The curriculum emphasizes research, internships, extensive laboratory experiences, and the development of problem solving, critical thinking, and technical skills. Students attend CVGS in the morning and return to their home schools in the afternoon.
CVGS Admissions Students apply for admission to the Governor’s School in the spring of their sophomore year. Applications are reviewed by selection committees in each school division. The selection committees consider standardized test scores, academic achievement, attendance record, recommendations by teachers, and demonstrated interest in science and mathematics when evaluating and ranking student applications. All students recommended for participation must meet the “Requirements for Selection.” The tuition for students accepted into the program is paid to the Governor’s School by the student’s school division. CVGS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment. CVGS juniors are required to meet specific academic standards in order to be admitted to the senior year program. The Central Virginia Governor’s School website is http://www.cvgs.k12.va.us/.
VIRGINIA VIRTUAL ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCHOOL
The Virginia Virtual Advanced Placement School (VVAPS) offers online AP and foreign language courses. Students who meet the prerequisites may enroll through the guidance department in their home school. The Virginia Department of Education Student Handbook and all pertinent information about the courses can be found at http://www.virtualvirginia.org.
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HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION
The School Board shall maintain a program of homebound instruction for students who are confined for periods that would prevent normal school attendance based upon certification of need by a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or clinical psychologist.
Upon request of the student’s parent or guardian, and provided such request is recommended by a physician, nurse practitioner, or clinical psychologist, the Board shall furnish a teacher to instruct the student at home. Any credits earned shall be considered a part of the student’s regular school work and recorded as such on the cumulative record. Credit for the work shall be awarded when it is done under the supervision of a certified teacher, a person eligible to hold a Virginia certificate, or other appropriately licensed professional, employed by the local School Board.
Applicants for homebound instruction shall be approved by the superintendent or his designee. Medical forms must be maintained on file.
During such period of instruction the student shall be carried on the school register as present.
PARTICIPATION IN AFTER SCHOOL HOURS EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Students who are being provided Homebound Instruction for disciplinary reasons (suspension, expulsion, etc.) including those whose Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) was changed to avoid disciplinary action will not be allowed to participate in any Extra-Curricular activities.
Students who are being provided Homebound Instruction for medical reasons will be allowed to participate in Graduation Ceremonies, if they complete all of the requirements for Graduation. They also may be allowed to attend other After School Hours Extra-Curricular Activities (Prom, Ring Dance, Homecoming Dance, Senior Banquet, Awards Banquets, Club activities, Driver Education, etc.) on a case-by-case basis decision made by the school principal. The medical doctor who made the original request for Homebound Instruction shall make a written request to the school principal for each specific Extra-Curricular Activity the doctor feels the student can successfully participate in and to what extent the student can participate (e.g.: actually dance or simply watch, etc.)
SCHOOL AND COUNTY REPORT CARD
Annually, the Virginia Department of Education makes available a detailed report card for individual schools and school divisions in Virginia. The report card provides information on student achievement, teacher qualifications, accreditation, safety, attendance, and graduation rate. You can access the school and county report card at https://p1pe.doe.virginia.gov/reportcard
Campbell County Page 15 Schools 2008-2009 Approved 3/17/08
Jul-08 JULY Jan-09 S M T W R F S 4 - Independence Day S M T W R F S
1 2 3 4 5 AUGUST 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 New Teacher Orientation 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 New Teacher Luncheon 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18-22 Teacher Work Week 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31 20 Student Registration 11 am-2:30 pm & 4-7 pm 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 22 1st day of Kindergarten Aug-08 25 1st day of school Feb-09 S M T W R F S S M T W R F S
1 2 SEPTEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Labor Day (schools closed) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 OCTOBER 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 6 End of 1st Six Weeks (30 days) 31 8 2 Hour Early Dismissal - Teacher Workday Mar-09 S M T W R F S 7 Sep-08 NOVEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 S M T W R F S 4 Election Day (schools closed) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 18 End of 2nd Six Weeks (30 days) 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 26-28 Thanksgiving Holiday 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 29 30 31
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 DECEMBER 28 29 30 22 - Jan.2 Christmas Break Apr-09
S M T W R F S 4 Oct-08 JANUARY 1 2 3 11 S M T W R F S 5 Schools Open 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 15 End of 1st Semester (89 days) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 25 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 16 Lee/Jackson Day (schools closed) 19 20 21 22 23 24 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 MLK Jr. Day (schools closed) 26 27 28 29 30 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 20 1st day Second Semester
26 27 28 29 30 31 FEBRUARY May-09 16 Snow Make-up Day/Teacher Workday S M T W R F S Nov-08 Schools closed (2 Hr. early dismissal) 1 2 9 S M T W R F S MARCH 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 4 End of 4th Six Weeks (31 days) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 Snow Make-up Day/Teacher Workday 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Schools closed (2 Hr. early dismissal) 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 31
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 APRIL 30 10 Snow Make-Up Day/Teacher Workday Jun-09 Schools closed (2 Hr. early dismissal) S M T W R F S Dec-08 13-17 Spring Break 1 2 3 4 5 6 13 S M T W R F S 24 End of 5th Six Weeks (30 days) 7 8 9 10 11 12 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 MAY 14 15 16 17 18 19 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 25 Memorial Day (schools closed) 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 JUNE 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 8 End of Semester (91 days) 28 29 30 31 9 Snow Make-up Day/Teacher Workday Key: Holidays/Breaks (Non-Paid/All Employees) Staff Workdays (Non-Teaching Paid Days) In the event of excessive school closings for inclement weather, the school board will make every effort to adjust the calendar by March 15. All or part of Spring Break, Memorial Day and/or additional days in June may be designated as snow make-up days to meet attendance requirements for Virginia Public Schools.