GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM 2021-2022 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK/AGENDA

MISSION:

The mission of the Griffin-Spalding County School System is to empower students to graduate col- lege and career ready.

VISION:

The vision of the Griffin-Spalding County School System is to be an agent of change, transforming our students into future-ready learners and contributing members of society.

Griffin High School Spalding High School Mr. Herbert Chambers Ms. Lindy Pruitt 1617 West Poplar Street 433 Wilson Road 770-229-3752 770-229-3775

A.Z. Kelsey Griffin Region College and A.Z. Kelsey Academy Achievement Center Career Academy Dr. Joshua Pittman Dr. Joshua Pittman Dr. Laura Ergle 200 A.Z. Kelsey Avenue 200 A.Z. Kelsey Avenue 221 Spalding Drive 770-229-4365 770-229-4365 678-544-0404

It is the policy of the Griffin-Spalding County School System not to discriminate the basis of sex, race, age, color, religion, national origin or disability in its educational programs, activities or em- ployment practices. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non- discrimination policies: Mr. Larry Jones, [email protected] or 770-229-3710 ext. 10400.

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Table of Contents Parent Resource Centers………………………..25

Academic Standards Information … …………..4

Georgia Student Assessments…………………...4 Parent Notification ………………….………….. 25 Curriculum…………………………………………..4

Georgia Standards of Excellence ………...……...4 Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Additional Information………………………...…...4 (PBIS)……………………………….……………..25 College and Career Readiness Index

(CCRPI) …...... 5 Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment ….…25

Asbestos………………………………...…………5 Residency Verification………..………………..26

Attendance ……………………………...…………5 School Volunteers………………………………27 Compulsory Attendance Law…………….……….6

Truancy Administrative Procedure……….………7 Search and Seizure Policy ………….…………27

Early Dismissal from School….………….……….8 Personal Searches ………………………….……27 School Property Searches Including Lockers....27 Bullying…………………………………...………..9 Automobile Searches……………………….……28

Seizure of Illegal Materials ………………………28 Bus Transportation………………………..……10 Bus Stop Information…………………….………11 Secret Societies (Gangs)………………………28 Safe Rider Program………………………………13 Sexual Harassment……………………………..28

Clubs and Organizations………………………15 Special Education Services …………………..29

Section 504 Procedural Safeguards ………..….29 Complaint Procedure ……………….……………16 Notice of Rights of Students and Parents ……..31 Complaint Process Steps………………….….16 Seclusion of Restraint of Students ………..……33

Students with Disabilities Code of Conduct …...33 Entrance Age …………………………….………17

Student Conduct Discipline …………….…….35 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

(FERPA) …………………………………………..17 Student Code of Conduct …………….….……35 Code of Conduct (JCDA) Application……..……36 Grievance Procedures/Gender Equity in Authority of the Principal ……………..….………36 Sports ……………………………………………..18