Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline 2021- 2022
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South Carroll County Special School District CODE OF ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR AND DISCIPLINE 2021- 2022 Rights, Responsibilities, Rules and Procedures Adopted by the Board of Education July 2021. Distributed to students, employees, parents and guardians. 1 Table of Contents System and School Mission Statements….....................................................................................................4 Handbook Purpose…………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 Student Expectations………………………………………………………………………………….……. 5 Rights and Responsibilities………………………………………………………………………………... 5 Parent/Family Involvement Programs……………………………………………………………………... 7 Code of Conduct and Discipline………………………………………………………………………........ 8 Care of School Property……………………………………………………………………………………. 9 Dress Code…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 Attendance…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11 Truancy…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12 Military Service of Parent/Guardian……………………………………………………………………….. 13 Make-up Work……………………………………………………………………………………….…….. 13 Credit/Promotion Denial………………………………………………………………..………………….. 13 Driver’s License Revocation……………………………………………………………………...………...13 Hearing……………………………………………………………………………….……………………. 14 Tardies/Check-outs……………………………………………………………………...…………………. 14 Late to School…………………………………………………………………………...……………......... 14 Compulsory……………………………………………………………………………..………………….. 15 State Mandated Tests………………………………………………………………………………………. 16 Community/Church/4-H Activity………………………………………………………..……………........ 16 School Hours…………………………………………………………………………….………….……… 16 Student Check Out Policy………………………………………………………………...………………... 16 Communication and Communication Devices…………………………………………………………...... 17 Use in School………………………………………………………………………….………………........ 17 Social Media……………………………………………………………………………………………...... 18 Internet Usage…………………………………………………………………………………………........ 18 School Website……………………………………………………………………………………….……. 19 E-mail…………………………………………………………………………………..………………….. 19 Parent Portal………………………………………………………………………………………………...19 Visitors…………………………………………………………………………………………………....... 19 Parking and Student Drop Off…………………………………………………………………….….......... 20 Driving Privileges………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20 Student Driving……………………………………………………………………………….……………. 20 Driver’s License Revocation………………………………………………………………………………..20 Denial by Court……………………………………………………………………………….……............ 20 Student Parking..……………………………………………………………………………...……............ 21 Discipline Procedures……………………………………………………………………………..……….. 21 Corporal Punishment………………………………………………………………………….………........ 22 Detention …………………………………………………………………………………………….......... 23 Alternative School Programs………………………………………………………………………………. 23 Suspension/Expulsion/Remand……………………………………………………………………………. 24 Procedures……………………………………………………………………………………...................... 24 Admission of Suspended or Expelled Students………………………………………………………......... 25 Due Process…………………………………………………………………………………………………25 Disciplinary Hearing Authority………………………………………………………………..................... 26 Zero Tolerance Offenses…………………………………………………………………………………… 27 Interrogations and Searches…………………………………………………………………………........... 28 Drug Free Schools…………………………………………………………………………………………. 31 Medicines……………………………………………………………………………………………........... 32 Tobacco Free Campus………………………………………………………………………………………33 Discrimination/Harassment of Students…………………………………………………………………… 33 Student Concerns, Complaints, and Grievances…………………………………………………………… 34 Nondiscrimination Policy………………………………………………………………………………….. 35 Hazing……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 35 Custody of Students………………………………………………………………………………………... 35 Student Records………………………………………………………………………………………......... 36 Directory Information………………………………………………………………………….................... 36 Inspection and Correction…………………………………………………………………………….......... 37 Use of Records……………………………………………………………………………………………... 37 Annual Notifications………………………………………………………………………………………. 39 Nondiscrimination……………………………………………………………………………………......... 39 Health Notifications……………………………………………………………………………………….. 39 Media Access to Students……………………………………………………………………………......... 40 School Opening Alert……………………………………………………………………………………… 40 Child Find………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 41 Free and Appropriate Public Education……………………………………………………………………. 41 Free Education Rights and Privacy Act…………………………………………………………………… 41 Promotion and Retention…………………………………………………………………………….......... 41 After/Summer School……………………………………………………………………………….......... 42 Mr. and Ms. CHS…………………………………………………………………………………………. 42 Graduation Requirements………………………………………………………………………………….. 43 Dual Enrollment……………………………………………………………………………………………. 43 Graduation with Recognitions……………………………………………………………………………... 44 Grading Scale………………………………………………………………………………………………. 44 Report Cards……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 44 Lockers…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 45 Holidays……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 45 Food and Beverages………………………………………………………………………………………... 45 Philosophies for School Departments…………………………………………………………………........ 45 School Guidance and Counseling………………………………………………………………………….. 45 Special Population…………………………………………………………………………………………. 46 Agriculture…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 46 Library Rules and Policies…………………………………………………………………………………. 46 Wellness Policy....…………………………………………………………………………………………. 46 Student Health Screening Notification……………………………………………………………….......... 47 Cafeteria……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 47 High School Bell Schedule………………………………………………………………………………… 48 Class and Club Sponsors…………………………………………………………………………………… 49 Contact Persons………………………………………………………………………………………......... 49 School Calendar………………………………………………………………………………………......... 50 Assessment Dates…………………………………………………………………………………………...51 Grading Periods……………………………………………………………………………………………. 52 School Closing Information………………………………………………………………………………... 56 System Directory………………………………………………………………………………………....... 56 Staff Email Addresses……………………………………………………………………………………… 57 Bus Rules………………………………………………………………………………………………....... 60 SOUTH CARROLL COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT South Carroll County Special School District Clarksburg School P.R.I.D.E. Preparing Responsible Individuals in a Dedicated Environment WELCOME TO CLARKSBURG – A FAMILY FRIENDLY SCHOOL! Dear Families: We provide this handbook as a tool to ensure that your child has the best possible experience at Clarksburg School. Clarksburg faculty and staff are committed to preparing responsible individuals in a dedicated environment. Please visit our school website www.rocketsonline.org, which includes our school calendar, menus, faculty/staff e-mail directory, and a direct link to the State of Tennessee website. Teachers update the website regularly to include what is currently being taught in each class. This site is designed to keep you involved in the learning process. Communication is a key to success. A language translator will be provided if you need this service. Several channels of communication are offered to keep you informed such as newsletters, notes, reports, surveys, emails, our Facebook page, and school website. We encourage you to become actively involved in your child’s academic progress. Suggestions are welcome as to how we can enhance your involvement in the educational process of your student. Clarksburg “PRIDE” begins at home – “Where Families and Communities Matter.” Thank you for sharing your child with us at Clarksburg School. System Mission Statement The mission of South Carroll Special School District is to commit its personnel as well as financial and educational resources to the development of productive citizens. Our goal is to prepare students mentally, physically, and emotionally for the world of work and life-long learning. School Mission Statement Clarksburg School is dedicated to the success of all students. Our mission is the continuous academic growth and positive development of every child through professional educators, school staff, students, parents, and the community working together. Beliefs and Vision Statements We believe that: Every student can achieve success. High quality instruction with a variety of learning strategies to accommodate students’ individual learning styles is essential. Effective instruction targets the individual needs of each student and aims to close the achievement gap among our diverse population of learners. Quality education includes challenging academic and social expectations to prepare every student for success in college and/or career. Cooperation and commitment from students, parents, community and the school maximize learning. 4 Handbook Purpose The purpose of this handbook is to provide an outline of rights and responsibilities of students in the South Carroll County Special School District, parents/guardians, and the school personnel directly involved in the education process. The handbook does not address every possible offense, nor does it address every possible disciplinary action that could be taken by school personnel; instead, offenses and disciplinary actions are addressed in general categories. The handbook offers the administrator, teacher, parent, and student a guide to enable them to act in good faith and make just decisions about student conduct. Student Expectations We expect our students to: BE RESPECTFUL Respect authority, give best effort, and work cooperatively with others. Respect self, peers, and all others. Respect the school facilities as an important part