Brunswick County Public Schools PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK 2012-2013 Dr. Mark A. Harrison, Sr., Principal Brunswick High School 2171 Lawrenceville Plank Road, Lawrenceville, VA 23868 Phone: 434-848-2716 Fax: 434-848-6303 Mr. Jerome L. Williams, Principal J. S. Russell Middle School 19400 Christanna Highway, Lawrenceville, VA 23868 Phone: 434-848-2132 Fax: 434-848-6201 Mrs. Sandra L. King, Principal Meherrin-Powellton Elementary School 11555 Dry Bread Road, Lawrenceville, VA 23868 Phone: 434-577-5000 Fax: 434-577-5015 Mrs. Carolyn H. Meredith, Principal Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary School 4081 Flat Rock Road, Alberta, VA 23821 Phone: 434-949-7820 Fax: 434-949-7519 Dr. Tonia M. Taylor, Principal Totaro Elementary School 19350 Christanna Highway, Lawrenceville, VA 23868 Phone: 434-848 -3209 Fax: 434-848-6203 This handbook belongs to: NAME ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY/TOWN___________________________________________________ ZIP CODE ________________________ PHONE_______________________________________________________________________________________________ BrunswickFor news Countyand updates Public about Schools the school Parent/Student system and ways Handbook you can help2012 your-2013 child achieve, visitPage our 1 website on a regular basis: www.brun.k12.va.us TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL TOPIC PAGE NO. Administrative Personnel ……………………………………………………... 12 Appeals Process …………………………………………………………………… 12, 65 Asbestos Management Plan …………………………………………………... 56 Attendance …………………………………………………………………………… 28 Baggin’ with the Superintendent …………………………………………… 16 Budget …………………………………………………………………………………. 14 Bus Regulations ……………………………………………………………………. 27 Court Referrals …………………………………………………………………….. 31 Destination Passes ……………………………………………………………….. 35 Early Dismissal …………………………………………………………………….. 32 Elementary & Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) …………. 18 Enrollment Transfer …………………………………………………………….. 33 Family and Community University ………………………………………… 16 Family Life Education …………………………………………………………… 15 Fire Drills …………………………………………………………………………… 47 Health and Safety …………………………………………………………………. 35 Inclement Weather ………………………………………………………………. 46 Instructional Fees ………………………………………………………………… 22 Insurance …………………………………………………………………………….. 23 Late Bus ……………………………………………………………………………….. 35 Library Media Center ……………………………………………………………. 47 Make Up Work ……………………………………………………………………… 30 Medication Policy for Administration of Medication in Schools and Health Issues ………………………………………………………… 36 Mission Statement ………………………………………………………………… 13 Notice for Directory Information …………………………………………… 40 Notification of Rights Under Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ……………………………………………………. 41 Notification of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) .…………………………………………………… 42 Nutritional Services Program ………………………………………………... 44 Brunswick County Public Schools Parent/Student Handbook 2012-2013 Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL TOPIC PAGE NO. Open House …………………………………………………………………………. 16 Other Fees ……………………………………………………………………………. 23 Parental Responsibility – Code of Virginia ……………………………… 45 Parents Right to Know ………………………………………………………….. 19 Report Cards ………………………………………………………………………… 22 Safety and Security ……………………………………………………………….. 20 School Board Meetings ………………………………………………………….. 15 School Board Members …………………………………………………………. 13 School Calendar ……………………………………………………………………. 9 School Medical Policies/Message from the School Nurse ………... 37 Schools ………………………………………………………………………………… 8 “School Talk” ………………………………………………………………………... 17 Sex Offender Registry …………………………………………………………… 20 Standards of Learning …………………………………………………………… 21 Standards of Student Conduct ……………………………………………….. 68 Student Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) …………………………………….. 49 Student Conduct Guidelines ………………………………………………….. 57 Student Dress Code (Elementary) …………………………………………. 24 Student Dress Code (Secondary) …………………………………………… 25 Superintendent’s Letter to Parents ………………………………………... 11 Tardiness ……………………………………………………………………………... 31 Technology Program …………………………………………………………….. 55 Textbooks …………………………………………………………………………….. 22 Truancy Policy (Elementary & Secondary) …………………………… 31 Visiting the School ………………………………………………………………… 17 Wellness Policy …………………………………………………………………….. 48 Brunswick County Public Schools Parent/Student Handbook 2012-2013 Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL TOPIC PAGE NO. Academic Awards …………………………………………………………………. 91 Academic Quiz Team ……………………………………………………………. 114 ACT Test Dates ……………………………………………………………………... 110 Advanced Placement Courses ………………………………………………... 92 Alternative Education – GED …………………………………………………. 92 Army/JROTC Department ……………………………………………………... 117 Assemblies …………………………………………………………………………… 114 Athletics ………………………………………………………………………………. 114 Bell Schedules ………………………………………………………………………. 88 Class Activities ……………………………………………………………………… 115 Clubs ……………………………………………………………………………………. 115 Concessions …………………………………………………………………………. 89 Course Offerings …………………………………………………………………… 112 Creative Writing …………………………………………………………………… 116 Debate/Drama/Forensics ……………………………………………………... 117 Diploma (Advanced Studies) …………………………………………………. 99 Diploma (Advanced Technical) ……………………………………………… 104 Diploma (Standard) ……………………………………………………………… 96 Diploma (Standard Technical) ………………………………………………. 103 Driver Education ………………………………………………………………….. 90 Dual Enrollment …………………………………………………………………… 93 Early Graduation ………………………………………………………………….. 104 Events ………………………………………………………………………………….. 87 Family/School Compact ………………………………………………………. 85 Field Trips ……………………………………………………………………………. 119 Final Exams ………………………………………………………………………….. 93 Fund Raising ………………………………………………………………………… 117 Gifted Program ……………………………………………………………………... 119 Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) …………………………………………………. 93 Grading Requirements ………………………………………………………….. 93 Graduation Requirements …………………………………………………….. 95 Guidance Services ………………………………………………………………… 120 Brunswick County Public Schools Parent/Student Handbook 2012-2013 Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL TOPIC PAGE NO. Honor Roll …………………………………………………………………………… 105 Honors English Classes ………………………………………………………… 92 I. D. Cards ……………………………………………………………………………. 89 Lockers ……………………………………………………………..…………………. 89 Make Up Work ……………………………………………………………………… 123 Mentors/Portfolios ………………………………………………………………. 110 Music Department ………………………………………………………………… 117 National Honor Society …………………………………………………………. 91 NCAA Division I Sliding Scale ………………………………………………… 132 NCAA Freshman Eligibility Standards ……………………………………. 131 NCAA Registration Checklist …………………………………………………. 133 Online Course Offerings ………………………………………………………… 113 Promotion (Grades 9-12) ……………………………………………………… 94 Publications …………………………………………………………………………. 118 SAT Test Dates ……………………………………………………………………… 105 SAT Test Date Checklist ………………………………………………………… 106 School Spirit …………………………………………………………………………. 118 Student Aides ……………………………………………………………………….. 89 Student Athletic and Extracurricular Activity Policy ………………. 124 Student Council Association ………………………………………………….. 118 Student Expression ………………………………………………………………. 119 Student Organizations …………………………………………………………... 116 Students Under the SOL Graduation Requirement …………………. 110 Summer School ……………………………………………………………………. 110 Tardy Consequences …………………………………………………………….. 90 Telephones …………………………………………………………………………... 90 Transportation …………………………………………………………………….. 122 Trespassing/Staying After School ………………………………………….. 90 Valedictorian and Salutatorian ……………………………………………… 111 Virginia High School League Guidelines …………………………………. 134 Brunswick County Public Schools Parent/Student Handbook 2012-2013 Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS J. S. RUSSELL MIDDLE SCHOOL TOPIC PAGE NO. Bell Schedules ….…………………………………………………………………… 137 Curriculum Notes …………………………………………………………………. 144 Gifted Program ……………………………………………………………………... 146 Grading Scale ……………………………………………………………………….. 139 Homework Notebook ……………………………………………………………. 140 Homework Regulations (Grades 6-8) …………………………………….. 139 PASS (Character Education) ………………………………………………….. 144 PASS (Homework Notebook Program) ………………………………….. 142 PASS (Procedures and Social Skills) Program – Purpose ………… 141 PASS (Social Skills) ……………………………………………………………….. 143 PASS (TAP Procedures) ………………………………………………………… 143 Program of Studies ……………………………………………………………….. 145 Promotion Policy ………………………………………………………………….. 145 Student Athletic and Extracurricular Activity Policy ………………. 146 Student Schedule Changes …………………………………………………….. 140 Unpaid Debts to RMS ……………………………………………………………. 139 Brunswick County Public Schools Parent/Student Handbook 2012-2013 Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TOPIC PAGE NO. Change in Address or Telephone Numbers …………………………….. 156 Elementary Programs …………………………………………………………… 155 Fees and Fund Raising ………………………………………………………….. 154 Field Trips ……………………………………………………………………………. 154 Gifted Program …………………………………………………………………….. 156 Grading Procedures ……………………………………………………………… 157 Guidance and Counseling Services ………………………………………… 158 Homework Notebook …………………………………………………………… 160 Homework Policy …………………………………………………………………. 160 Homework Regulations (Grades 1-5) …………………………………….. 160 Incentive Points for Benchmark Assessments ………………………… 158 Lost and Found …………………………………………………………………….. 156 Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance …………………………… 156 PASS (Character Education) ………………………………………………….. 165 PASS (Homework Notebook Program) ………………………………….