Student's Handbook
Greenville Middle/High School
Greenville, Georgia
Student’s Handbook
2015-2016
Thaddeus Jackson 17656 Roosevelt Hwy.
Principal Greenville, GA 30222
706-672-4930
Dear Parents and Students,
Greenville High School is dedicated to making sure that all students aim high, achieve, graduate, and succeed. Our faculty, staff, and administrative teams are dedicated to making GHS a school of excellence. We want to make our school a safe place for learning. It is essential that all of our stakeholders; students, teachers, staff, parents, and the community at large work together to provide the best educational experience for our children.
We anticipate many changes during the 2011-2012 school year. Our school has beenapproved for the School Improvement Grant (SIG). This grant will provide our school with a number of new supports and professional learning opportunities. We will be partnering with High Schools That Work and the Southern Regional Educational Board (SREB)for many of our school improvement initiatives. We will also be equipped with more 21st Century technology for our students. This will enable us to better prepare our young people to function in an increasingly technological world.
I look forward to serving as your principal this year.
Yours Truly,
Thaddeus Jackson,
Principal
Greenville Middle/High School
Federal law prohibits discrimination 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 Perkins Act f 1998); or disability(Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) in educational programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Students, parents, employees and the general public are hereby notified that the Meriwether County Board of Education does not discriminate in any educational programs or activities or in employment policies.
The following individuals have been designated fro the 2011-2012 school year as the employees responsible for coordinating the school system’s effort to implement this nondiscriminatory policy:
Title VI and Title IX -
Meriwether County Schools, P.O. Box 70 Greenville, GA 30222
Telephone: 706-672-4297
Section 504 and ADA – Mrs. Lori Garrett, Director of Exceptional Education
Meriwether County Schools, P.O. Box 70, Greenville, GA 30222
Telephone: 706-672-4297
Parent Rights to Know
As a parent of a student in a Meriwether County School, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of your child’s teacher(s) and paraprofessional(s). Federal law allows you to inquire and receive this information in a timely manner. You may ask whether the Georgia Department of Education of Professional Standards Commission has licensed or qualified the teacher for the grades and subjects he/she is teaching, whether the same agencies have decided that the teacher can teach in a classroom without being licensed or qualified under state regulations because of special circumstances, the teacher’s college major, whether the teachers has any advances degrees and if so the subject of the degrees. You may ask whether any teachers’ aides or paraprofessionals provide services to your child, and if they do, you may ask for their qualifications as well.
Also, parents of Meriwether County School have the right to attend any school events such as Open house, Teacher/Parent conferences, PTSO, Assembly programs, all Academic and Athletic events.
PARENTS RIGHTS TO KNOW TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS
Dear Parents:
In compliance with the requirements of the No Child Left Behind statute the Meriwether County School System informs parents that you may request information about the professional qualifications of your student’s teacher(s). The following information may be requested:
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 other 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.
If you wish to request information concerning your child’s teacher’s qualifications, please contact the principal at (706-672-4930).
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 process and shall include the mandated process in student handbooks and in employee handbooks or policies.
Student Reporting of Acts of Sexual Abuse or Sexual Misconduct
(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 of 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.
Notification of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment
(PPRA)
The Meriwether County School District strictly prohibits the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales or other distribution;
Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part by ED; and any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law;
PPRA affords parents and students who are 18 or emancipated minors (“eligible students”) certain rights regarding the Meriwether County Board of Education conduct or surveys. These include the right to:
Prior written consent must be obtained 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)
The Meriwether County Board of Education will notify parents that they have the right to review, upon request, any survey that concerns one or more of the eight protected areas and any instructional materials used as part of the educational curriculum for the student.
Parents/eligible students who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with:
Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department for Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202-4605
Alma Mater
Tune: O Danny Boy
Oh, Greenville dear,
To thee we pledge our loyalty.
Throughout the years until eternity.
Thou sacred halls,
Thou green and spacious campus too,
We’ll always love you and to thee be true.
(Refrain)
We are the sons and daughters of tomorrow.
It’s here we’ve tried to do our very best.
It’s here we striven as did all the rest.
Oh, Greenville dear, oh Greenville dear,
You are the best.
Throughout the years of solemn preparation
Dear Alma Mater, our hearts burn with pride
No matter where the road of knowledge leads us,
The cherished name shall always be our guide.
(Refrain)
We are the sons and daughters of tomorrow.
It’s here we’ve tried to do our very best.
It’s here we striven as did all the rest.
Oh, Greenville dear, oh Greenville dear,
You are the best.
Mission
Meriwether County School District is committed to do whatever it takes for all students to aim high, achieve, graduate, and succeed.
Vision
In Meriwether County Schools the core value is doing what is right for students and student learning. Teachers care enough to do whatever it takes to make the difference for every child. High expectations for each student are demonstrated in every class, every day, and are supported at home. Learning experiences are highly engaging and motivating, frequently utilizing instructional technology. These are planned within the Learning-Focused framework and are based on the Georgia Performance Standards. Inclusion is the norm. How well students are learning is monitored using evidence of learning folders, performance assessments, benchmarks, and standards-based grading. If students aren't learning, supports outlined in the academic pyramid of interventions are implemented. Teachers, students, parents, and community members are proud of Meriwether County Schools. All students aim high, achieve, succeed - and graduate! Why? Because it is the right thing to do for children.
Values
We will develop close, supportive relationships with every student in our schools.
We will develop opportunities for parents and community members to be involved
in our schools.
We will teach across the curriculum so that all students are able to perform on or above grade level in all subjects.
We will actively engage all students in the learning process.
We will ask higher level questions every day in every class.
We will use student data in making instructional decisions.
We will provide numerous, varied learning opportunities until all students and teachers exceed standards.
We will have the courage to do the right thing for the children.
Dress Code for Grades 9 - 12
All students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 in the Meriwether County School System shall adhere to the following standardized dress code:
Pants/Jeans:
They must be of an appropriate size and worn at the natural waistline. A belt must be worn if the pants/jeans have belt loops. For safety reasons, the belt must not dangle and the pants/jeans must not touch the floor. For safety reasons, no Cargo-style pants/jeans (with outside pockets) or over-sized baggy pants/jeans are allowed. Pants/jeans with holes are not allowed.
Shorts:
They must be an appropriate size and worn at the natural waistline. A belt must be worn if the shorts have belt loops. For safety reasons, the belt must not dangle. Shorts must be worn below the knee. No Gym or athletic silky-type shorts are allowed. No tights/leggings, bicycle shorts are allowed. For safety reasons, no cargo-style shorts (with outside pockets) or over-sized shorts are allowed. No shorts with holes are allowed. Shorts can only be worn from the 1st day of school through September 30th and from April 1st through the last day of the school year.
Shirts/Blouses:
They may have long or short sleeves and must have an appropriate collar. Appropriate collar styles include traditional shirt collars (button-down or wing-style), turtlenecks, Henley and buttoned bands. For safety reasons, shirts and blouses must be of an appropriate size and must be worn tucked in unless they have banded hems. Small brand name logos or school logos are acceptable. School related T-shirts may only be worn on Fridays. No tank tops, shirts and blouses made with mesh or see-through fabrics that are cut in such a way as to allow undergarments or excessive skin to be seen are allowed.
Sweaters/Jackets:
For safety reasons, no trench coats or other jackets that extend below mid-thigh or oversized sweatshirts, sweaters, jackets or coats are allowed.
Shoes, Socks and Ties:
All shoes must have a back or a strap with heels that are no more than two (2) inches when measured from the sole. Shoes designed for laces must be laced and tied; Velcro fasteners must be fastened. No Flip flops, open toe sandals or bedroom shoes/slippers are allowed.
Hats/Caps/Sweat bands/Do-Rags/Hair nets/Wraps
No hats, caps, sweat bands, do-rags, hair nets or hair wraps are allowed. Hats or caps may be worn outside the building only on cold winter days. Hat/caps may be worn on designated "special days" such as "hat day". These designated "special days" will be determined at each individual school and must be approved by the building principal.
Non-permitted Items:
The following items are not permitted in school either for safety reasons or because they may disturb the learning environment:
Non-Compliance
Students will have ten (10) school days from the calendar day they initially register with a Meriwether County school to be in compliance with the dress code. Upon registering, all parents will be given a copy of the dress code and a written list of stores where clothing that fits the dress code may be purchased. Parents having difficulty affording appropriate clothing will be given a list of resources where they can find discounted clothing and/or other assistance.
Students may be allowed to opt-out of the standardized dress code under the following conditions:
A system of rewards that recognizes students, classes, grades or parents who show school pride and leadership by complying with the dress code in a consistent manner may occur at nine-week intervals and will fit in with the standard reward systems already in place at each school.
Teachers and principals will try to ascertain the reason for the non-compliance before consequences are enacted.
Violation of dress code: Students will be expected to wear clothing supplied by the school. Alternatively, parents can bring clothes to school or take their children home.
They may also use other discipline methods that conform to the existing school policy.
At no time will corporal punishment be used to punish children who are not in compliance with the dress code.
PROMOTIONAL POLICY / GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Requirements for high school graduation include the following:
CARNEGIE UNITS OF CREDIT- In 2007, the State Board of Education approved the New Graduation Rule. This rule provides one set of requirements for students attempting a High School Diploma. The state requirements are a bare minimum; each local system can add requirements as they see fit. Below are the graduation requirements for students in Meriwether County.
MERIWETHER COUNTY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
4 credits English Language Arts
4 credits Mathematics
4 credits Science
4 credits Social Studies
1 credit in Health/PE
3 credits from Career Tech and/or Modern Language and or Fine Arts
4 additional electives
Total 24 credits
**Students planning to enter a four-year institution of higher education are required to have completed 2 units in one foreign language.
STATE REQUIRED PROCEDURES FOR AWARDING UNITS OF CREDIT
A unit of credit for graduation shall be awarded to students only for successful completion of state approved courses of study based on a minimum of 150 clock-hours of instruction provided during the regular school year, 135 clock-hours on instruction in an approved block schedule during the regular school year, or a minimum of 120 clock-hours of instruction in summer school.
GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL TEST – In action taken by the Meriwether County Board of Education on
March 12, 2002, the Board ruled that only students meeting all state and local requirements for graduation shall be allowed to participate in graduation exercises. Certificates of attendance shall be awarded on an individual student basis in the principal’s office and the principal shall encourage each student to return and finish the requirements. This policy has been in effect since the 2002-2003 school year.
Prior to graduation, students must complete 8 semesters at the high school, not including summer school from grades 9-12.
Transfer students must complete one semester (18 weeks) of attendance immediately preceding graduation in a Meriwether County High School.
Exceptions to these must have prior approval by the superintendent.
GRADUATION PARTICIPATION – Students participating in the graduation exercises must adhere to the rules, regulations and guidelines given to them. Participation is a privilege. All students who have met requirements for graduation may participate in the graduation ceremony. Students must pass all portions on the GHSGT and must meet unit requirements status as outlined by the GDOE. No exceptions! These guidelines must be followed to the letter in order to receive a high school diploma. The MCBOE reserves the right to pass policy on who will participate. Without completing the aforementioned requirements, students can not and will not participate in the graduation ceremony. Participation in ceremony is not mandatory and is not a requirement. All financial requirements rest with students and parents.
EOCT TEST – These are state-mandated tests for students, regardless of grade-level, enrolled in any of the following eight courses: Math I, Math II, Physical Science, Biology, Economics, U.S. History, 9thGrade Literature & Composition and American Literature. These tests count 15% of yearly grade. The EOCT will count 20% for 9th graders entering high school on or after August 2011.
7 PERIOD SCHEDULE – Meriwether County adopted the 7 period schedule with the 2010-2011 school year. Each student in grades 9-12 is required to take seven classes. Students may earn 7 units a school year.
The school year will be divided into four nine-week grading periods. Carnegie units will be issued based on units per term per class successfully completed.
GRADING SYSTEM-A numerical grading system will be used for all classes. The grading system is as follows:
A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 F= 69 and below
No credit will be given for a grade below 70. All incompletes must be cleared within 10 days. Students will graduate under the COURSE GUIDE of the year they enter the ninth grade. A copy of this COURSE GUIDE will be given to the student when he/she registers for the ninth grade.
REPORT CARD GRADES - Nine weeks grades for each class will consist of (a) daily average, (b) test average, (c) notebook, project, term paper, test or daily average counted again, class participation, etc., (d) nine weeks exam. (e) EOCT.
ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL – School begins at 7:40. All students arriving after 7:45 will be tardy. These students must report directly to the office. Students are not permitted to class without a tardy note.
END OF SCHOOL DAY – Students are asked to leave the school campus immediately after the close of the school day. If a student is participating in an extra-curricular activity, the sponsor of the activity is responsible for the supervision of the students until all students are gone. The sponsor of the activity should have a designated area for students to wait. Under no circumstances are students allowed to roam through the building or the campus after the activity has concluded.
SCHOOL POLICIES
Students at GHS take pride in their good manners, their respect for each other, and for the respect of authorities in and out of school. Students are responsible and accountable for their actions. Self-discipline is one of the important goals of education and the mark of maturity. At all times the channels of communication remain open, and if you have a problem, see a teacher, the counselor, or an administrator.
ISS – GHS has In School Suspension for students who will receive consequences for violating school rules and/or discipline plan. This is an aside to suspension from school. A director has been assigned. Students will be required to attend ISS according to number of days assigned; and will be required to adhere to all rules and guidelines of ISS program. Students who do not adhere to the rules may be suspended out of school.
CLASSROOM MORNING – Students are given the opportunity to repeat the Pledge of Allegiance each morning along with the State’s mandated “Moment of Silence.” Each teacher must allow students the opportunity to do the aforementioned (GEORGIA LAW).
DELIVERIES: FLORAL/BALLOON/CANDY/ETC. OUTSIDE SOURCES - Floral/balloon/stuff animals/candy, etc. deliveries will not be accepted at Greenville High School (for any occasion). All attempted deliveries will be rejected. Students should not bring such items to school. Parents/guardians should not bring items to the school to be delivered to students.
FIRST AID– First Aid supplies provided by the school district are available as needed in the office (band-aids, alcohol). In case of serious accidents or other emergencies, parents are notified immediately. In cases where parents can not be reached, the teacher and/or principal will use his/her judgment in getting medical aid for the pupil as quickly as possible.
MEDICATION - The Meriwether County Health Department recommends that no medicine, including aspirin, be given internally without written permission from the parent. All internal medicine must be brought from home with (signed by a parent/guardian) specific information on how it is to be administered, time of day, amount to be administered and when it is necessary to take medication at school. Medication (prescribed and over the counter) must be in the original container. One exception should be mentioned: students with breathing apparatus will be allowed to keep these on person (with written permission on file). Students with breathing apparatus should notify the office immediately.
PARENTAL CONFERENCES: Parents are welcome visitors to Greenville High School. However, parents should remember that a classroom is the place for directed learning experiences and their children are easily distracted by interruptions in their learning routine. Parents should not expect teachers to use teaching time for a conference. Parent conferences can be scheduled before and after school upon request. A parent may schedule a conference with any member of the faculty by calling 706-672-4930 at least one day in advance when possible.
VISITATION: Parents and visitors must use the front entrance and must report directly to the receptionist in the front office before visiting a classroom. A visitor’s pass will be assigned and all visitors must sign in. Persons wishing to dine with students must request permission. This is reserved for parents/guardians only!!
SOCIAL INTERACTION - Friendships and dating are important steps in the development of young adults. We understand the need for social interaction; however, we ask each student to realize that the school environment is not intended for romantic encounters. Depending on the circumstances, students will be disciplined and possibly suspended or expelled. There will be no unnecessary show of affection such as kissing, hugging, caressing, or handholding. Sex acts are against the law. Students will not bring to school, exhibit, promote, establish, produce, be involved in, or demonstratepornographic materials on school campus.
AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION -Detention is primarily designed for students with minor offenses. Students will not be allowed to sleep or talk during detention. Teachers will assign after school detention if needed, and explain rules.
STUDENT PARKING/PARKING PERMITS - Students who have a valid DRIVER’S license may purchase a parking permit from the office and park in the student parking lot. The cost for parking permits is $15.00. Loss of this privilege may occur if student speeds, drives recklessly, loiters in parking lot, leaves campus without permission, park on campus without a valid driver’s licence/parking permit, violates the states’ certificate of non-compliance, allow a student to leave campus with them that does not have permission, or go to the parking lot during school without written permission from the office. Students must be cautioned and lock their cars. Students are not to cruise the campus before or after school. Once on campus no student may not leave without permission from the office. Students are not allowed to park in the front of the school or in the teachers’ parking lot. Student cars that are found in the student parking lot without a parking permit will be ticketed and/or towed by local police.
SPEEDING ON CAMPUS – Students are encouraged not to speed on campus and abide by the speed limit. Students caught speeding on campus will be ticketed. This is your final warning.
LOCKERS-Lockers are provided for the storage of books and equipment. The locker becomes the student’s responsibility, but does not become the student’s personal possession; therefore, it is the school’s right to open and search lockers at any time without prior notice to the student. Defacing the locker doors will result in paying for the locker door and possible loss of locker privileges. Lockers are not to be shared. Lockers will rent for $10.00 on a first-come, first-serve basis. Violation of locker rules will result in loss of locker privileges and rental fee.
RETURNED CHECKS—Checks written to the school for fundraisers, pictures, hold list, etc. that are returned from the bank as non-sufficient funds, closed account, etc. will be charged a return check fee of $10.00.
OFFICE TELEPHONE – Greenville High School’s telephone number is (706) 672-4930. Parents are to be very certain that their children know what to do after school daily. Plan ahead because STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO USE THE PHONE to find out how they are to get home. The following suggestions are made:
HELP A CHILD SMILE (HCS) (MOBLE DENTAL PROGRAM) - The Meriwether County Board of Education selected the “Help A Child Smile Dental Mobile” that will provide dental services to students here at Greenville High School. Services will be done at Greenville High School for students who are eligible. Students will be given an application and asked to return completed forms within one week.
SCHOOL HEALTH INFORMATION CARD – 9th and 10th grade students will be given a School Information Card and Authorization to Give Medication At School form. The County’s nurse has requested that all 9th and 10th grade student parents complete the forms and return them to the office. This information will be maintained by the county’s school nurse.
ACCIDENTS – In spite of all precautions and supervisions, accidents do occur. In case of school accidents of any kind, the school does not have personnel authorized to practice medicine. In cases of serious accidents, action will come to the attention of the parents if they can be located. However, school action will determine by the seriousness of the accident. Parents are urged to leave emergency numbers on record in the office as well as another adult that can be reached in case of an emergency.
FIRE DRILLS AND NATURAL DISASTER DRILLS – Students will practice with their teachers the correct procedures to follow in case of fire, tornadoes and other disasters. The school will hold a drill in accordance with state regulations.
FIELD TRIPS – Field trips are an important educational tool. Teachers are encouraged to schedule field trips to enrich a particular unit and/or a class project. Field trips must be related to instruction. If the field trip is class related, all students must participate in the trip. The designed trip is the responsibility of the teacher. Trips must be approved by the MCBOE. Paperwork must be submitted to the principal for approval first
TEXTBOOKS - Students are responsible for all books issued to them. Lost and damaged books will be handled according to board policy. A fee will be applied for lost, damaged, or stolen books. This also includes Media Center books. If a student loses his/her textbook he/she must pay for the lost book or find it. If the lost book is recovered, the student will receive a refund.
IMMUNIZATIONS-Immunizations are required against polio, mumps, measles, diphtheria, whooping cough, rubella and tetanus. Health officials advise it can take from 60 to 90 days to complete all of the vaccinations.
The certificates of immunization must be issued by a physician licensed in Georgia or by an appropriate official of a local Board of Health. Students must have an up-to-date certificate of immunization before they will be enrolled in school. Transfer students have 30 days to complete immunization unless the county school superintendent gives an extension.
NO CHANGE – There will be no change (money) given for students in the office.
SELLING CANDY OR OTHER ITEMS AT SCHOOL – Students are not allowed to sell candy or any other items not approved by the LBOE or Greenville High School during school hours.
MONEY LOST IN MACHINE – Students should report any money lost in the machines to the front office.
SAFETY PLAN – A safety committee will be organized at school level which will include teachers and students. An organized plan for a safe climate will be the focus.
SCHOOL COUNCIL – Per GBOE, schools are required to have council. Procedures will be followed according outlined plan from State Department.
ORDERLY CLIMATE/ENVIRONMENT – It is the job of administrators, teachers and other personnel to produce an orderly climate at GHS. The use of profanity, aggressive behavior, etc. from outside sources as well as students, will not be tolerated. If need be, the GHS’ SRO and the Chief SRO Officer will be summoned. The outcome may result in arrest and/or court procedures.
FIELD HOUSE/FOOTBALL STADIUM/GYM/GREENHOUSE/OUTSIDE OF GYM – These areas are off limits to students who are not assigned to classes within these premises. Because the field house and the stadium are away from the main building, students in these areas for any reason must be supervised. Students found in these areas unsupervised will be considered AWOL and being in an unauthorized area.
STANDARDIZED DRESS CODE - All students enrolled in grades 9–12 in the Meriwether County School System shall adhere to the MCBOE standardized dress code:
The administration reserves the right to determine whether dress or grooming is appropriate.
POSSESSION OF POCKET PAGER, CELL PHONE OR ELECTRONICE DEVICE, EXCEPT FOR HEALTH OR OTHER UNUSUAL REASONS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Penalty at the discretion of principal depending on circumstances. These devices may include but not limited to the following: radios, cassettes, CD players, CDs, electronic games, DVD players, i-pods, mp3s, beepers, cell phones, cameras, laser pointers, playing cards, dice and other gambling paraphernalia - These games and equipment are not permitted at school or on the school bus. Such equipment will be taken up and turned over to the SRO (School Resource Officer). The SRO will determine when the item(s) will be returned. The school assumes no responsibility for items in violation of school policy that are taken from students. The school assumes no responsibility for such items brought to school and become lost or stolen.
SCHOOL SEARCHES - 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 vehicles brought on campus, student book bags, school lockers, desks and other school property are subject to inspection and search by school authorities at any time without further notice to students or parents. Students are required to cooperate if asked to open book bags, purses, lockers, empty pockets on pants, jackets, etc. or any vehicle brought on campus. Metal detectors and drug or weapon sniffing dogs may be utilized at school or at any school function, including activities, which occur outside normal school hours or off the school campus at the discretion of administrators.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM/CREDIT RECOVERY/REDEMPTION – The MCBOE offers the after school program for students seeking additional instructions past the school day. The program offers additional instructions for students specifically seeking assistance in completing academic courses and passing necessary tests for graduation. Presently, credit recovery is being used in helping students in studies.
REMEDIATION – GHS offers summer remediation, in-school remediation and after school remediation for the GHSGT. Students are encouraged to attend these sessions when offered by the school. Remediation is offered to prepare first time test takers and students who have not passed all portions of the GHSGT before graduation.
ADVISEMENT/ACCELERATION PERIOD – Each teacher at GHS is assigned a group of students for advisement purposes.
ACADEMIC/AWARDS PROGRAM/CHARACTER ED PROGRAM/ASSEMBLIES – Students are always encouraged to study and work diligently. This calls for self-discipline, studying and self worth. We will recognize these achievers yearly at the school’s academic awards program. All areas of study will be recognized along with individual yearly accomplishments. Periodically character Ed programs and assembly programs will be designed for selected students. (Teachers’ Circle)
MAKE-UP WORK- In case of excused absences, work may be made up and no penalty will be attached. From the date of return, the student will work with his/her teacher in gathering make-up work and setting a deadline for returning work missed. The principal may extend the make-up time when if it is deemed necessary. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO INITIATE ARRANGEMENTS FOR MAKING UP WORK. Students should make sure that they satisfy all make-up work so that there will be no misunderstanding at each grading period. Suspended students will be permitted to make up assignments and/or tests. Arrangements for assignments and make up work will be explained to students at the time of suspension.
LEAVING SCHOOL – Students are required to remain at school at all times during the school day. Unless permission to leave school is granted by parents and/or legal guardians, students remain on the premises. A school principal/teacher, etc. do not have permission to release any student to any individual without specific requests of the parent/guardian.
OUT OF COUNTY STUDENTS – Students must reside with the primary care taker. Primary care taker must be the legal guardian of the student and live in the county. If students reside with their parents, parents must show proof of residence in the county. If a student resides with anyone other than a parent, guardian must show legal guardianship. Other added procedures will be followed according to LBOE, Federal and State mandates.
CLUBS – Students must have parental consent before participating in any club. Parental consent must be on file with club sponsor before a student participates in any club activity. Club schedules must be posted in the office on the yearly calendar. Students are encouraged to participate in these organizations.
CLASS OFFICERS - In order to be eligible to run for a class office, a student must be on track according to the No-Pass, No-Participation rule and must not have received punishment for a disciplinary infraction that required OSS time.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
ELIGIBILITY-The Georgia Board of Education has adopted the following NO PASS/NO PARTICIPATION regulation.
The following is the Greenville High School discipline code for athletes:
1) Any varsity athlete who is put on disciplinary probation will be expected to do extra running and/or exercise for 3 days. These will vary according to the sport and will be witnessed by the coach.
2) If a varsity athlete has to be suspended from school he/she will miss at least one game regardless of the days he/she is suspended.
3) If the same athlete goes on probation again he/she will be given the opportunity to run again. If he/she has to be suspended twice during any one athletic season he/she will be dropped from the team.
ATHLETICS - Greenville High School is a member of Region 4A of the Georgia High School Association. Interscholastic teams are fielded in football, basketball (boys’ and girls’), volleyball (girls’), baseball, track (boys’ and girls’), and tennis (boys’ and girls). Literary teams also eligible to compete in Region 4A.
PHYSICAL EXAMS - All athletes are required to have a physical examination annually to compete in any athletic competition. Any student who fails to get an examination on the days announced by the atheltic department will be required to get the physical on his own and will be expected to pay for the examination themselves. Physicals are required before the student is allowed to practice.
STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES - Any student participating in an extra-curricular activity at Greenville High School shall be in school at least one-half day on the day of the activity. If he/she has an unexcused absence, then he/she will not participate in the activity on that day. If the activity is on Saturday, the same rule applies to student attendance on the previous Friday.
MEDIA CENTER
NO FOOD OR DRINK MAY BE TAKEN FROM THE CAFETORIUM NOR SHOULD FOOD FROM SNACK MACHINES AND COMMERICAL COKES BE CARRIED TO THE CAFETORIUM.
CAFETERIA BEHAVIOR - Students are expected to act as ladies and gentlemen in the cafeteria. Excessive loudness, throwing of food and general rowdiness will not be tolerated. Students are not to leave the lunchroom without permission from their TEACHER. Upon leaving the lunchroom, all students are to return directly to class.
CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
In order to preserve an environment conducive to the academic and personal development of its members, an educational community must have a Code of Student Conduct to which its members adhere. By becoming a member of an educational community, a student does not forfeit any rights of citizenship. Accordingly, the school system and Greenville High School will strive to protect the rights of its students.
The Meriwether County Board of Education believes that effective, quality instruction requires an environment that is safe, secure and free from distractions caused by disruptive behavior. The purpose of the Code of Student Conduct is to ensure such an environment while protecting the rights of students. The expectations of student behavior identified in the Code of Student Conduct will apply to all students; violations will result in appropriate disciplinary action.
The Meriwether County Board of Education and Greenville High School requires employees, students, parents and guardians to adhere to and comply with this Code of Student Conduct. Policies and actions implemented under these mandatory regulations affecting students with disabilities comply with federal and state special education laws, regulations and court rulings.
The Code of Conduct is effective during the following times and in the following places:
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.
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 best interest of the student and the school provided any such action does not violate school board policy or procedures.
STUDENT SUBJECT TO DISCIPINARY ORDERS OF OTHER SCHOOL SYSTEMS
Code 1981, § 20-2-751.2, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 1340, § 4; Ga. L. 1996, p. 6, § 20; Ga. L. 1997, p. 1436, § 4.
(a) As used in this Code section, the term “disciplinary order” means any order of a local school system which imposes short-term suspension, long-term suspension, or expulsion upon a student in such system.
(b) A local board of education which has a student who attempts to enroll or who is enrolled in any school in its school system during the time in which that student is subject to a disciplinary order of any other school system 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 upon receiving a certified copy of such order if the offense which led to such suspension or expulsion in the other school was an offense for which suspension or expulsion could be imposed in the enrolling school.
(c) A local school system may request of another school system whether any disciplinary order has been imposed by the other system upon a student who is seeking to enroll or is enrolled in the requisition system. If such an order has been imposed and is still in effect for such student, the requested system shall so inform the requesting system and shall provide certified copy of the order to the requesting system.
(d) If any school administrator determines from the information obtained pursuant to this Code section or from Code Section 15-11-5 or 14-11-58.1 that a student has been convicted of or has been adjudicated to have committed an offense which is a designated felony act under Code Section 15-11-37, such administrator shall so inform all teachers to whom the student is assigned. Such teachers and other certificated professional personnel as the administrator deems appropriate may review the information in the student’s file provided pursuant to this Code section that has been received from other schools or from the juvenile courts or superior courts. Such information shall be kept confidential.
STUDENT FEES – High school years are years packed with memories. From freshman year to senior year can only be measured by memories and accomplishments. During the junior years, the prom is the excitement of the year while the senior year brings graduation. All of these activities require fees. It is the obligation of students to meet these obligations in order to participate in them. The students will be informed of the fees at the beginning of the school year.
STUDENT FEES MAY BE PAID IN INTERVALS. CHECKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER MARCH 31, 2012.
Board Policy
Descriptor Code:JBD
Absences and Excuses
In the event a student is absent, tardy or early released from school due to any reason other than a school sponsored activity, he/she must bring an excuse from home within 2 days of being absent, if the absence is to be classified as an excused absence.
In addition only the following are considered EXCUSED ABSENCES for students:
Suspended students will be permitted to make up assignments and/or tests. Arrangements for assignments and make-up work will be explained to students at the time of suspension. Additional work may be required when the suspension is completed and must be completed within a week of the student's return to school.
A student will be considered tardy* if not present at the beginning of the school day or class. Any student leaving school for any part of the school day will be considered early released*. Any combination of three (3) tardies and/or early releases equals one (1) absence. The guidelines stated above in dealing with absences will also apply to tardies and/or early releases. *
A student in the Meriwether County School System is only allowed ten (10) absences or its equivalent in tardies and/or early releases for each year, no more than five (5) per semester at high schools. A student exceeding this limit will not receive course credit.
*Tardy is not being present at the beginning of the school day or class, but the student has been in school for a total of 3 hours.
*Early release is leaving school for any part of the school day provided the student has been present for a total of 3 hours.
School days missed as a result of an out of school suspension shall not count as unexcused days for the purpose of determining student truancy.
Final course grades of students shall not be penalized because of absences if the following conditions are met:
Leaving School:
Students are required to remain at school at all times during school hours unless permission to leave is granted by the principal or his designee. A school principal should not release any student to any individual without specific request of the parent or guardian.
Release of a student to an officer of the law will be made only pursuant to a warrant, an order of juvenile court, or when the officer states that a felony, misdemeanor, or status offense has been committed and actually takes a student into custody. The principal or designee will make a concerted effort to notify the parent or guardian of such release.
Nothing in this policy should be construed to encourage student absences or as an approval of excessive unexcused absences.
Royce Thompson
Chief School Resource Officer
Meriwether County Schools
Sports Events
Greenville High School Football (Home Games)
Stadium Rules
At all Greenville High School (home) games, the visiting team school and their fans/student body will be required to go to the visitors’ side of the football stadium during the ball game.
All home team (GHS) fans and the student body will be required to be on the home side (Patriots) of the stadium during the ball game.
Striving to provide a safe environment for Greenville High School’s Football Stadium, law enforcement officers will be stationed throughout the stadium facilities.
The backside of the home and visitors bleachers, are off limits to loitering and horse playing during the football games.
Royce Thompson
Chief School Resource Officer
Bullying Hot Line : 706-977-3539
Board Policy
Descriptor Code:JCDAG
Bullying
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 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 local school system, that is:
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.
Board Policy Exhibit Descriptor Code: JCDA-E
Student Behavior Code
It is the purpose of the Meriwether County School System 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 and employees within the system. In accordance with that purpose, the Board of Education has adopted a policy which requires students to conduct themselves at all times in order to facilitate a learning environment for themselves and other students. These standards for behavior require students to respect each other and school system employees, to obey student behavior policies adopted by the Board, and to obey student behavior rules established at each school within the system.
The Meriwether County School System’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 behavior code.
Also, students may be disciplined for conduct off campus which is felonious or which 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 behavior code and to be supportive of it in their daily communication with their children and others in the community.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
The purpose of this code is to provide students in the Meriwether County School System an effective and safe learning environment. This code is in accordance with the Discipline Procedures of the Meriwether County School System. It contains information for school personnel, students, and parents. Included in the code are an
outline of expected behaviors and the consequences relating to various violations. Expected behavior is behavior that promotes learning and encourages maturity during the school day as well as during all school-related activities. Students and their parents need to know and understand this code in order to achieve these goals.
Students are expected to:
Participate fully in the learning process. Students need to report to school and class on time, attend all regularly scheduled classes, remain in class until excused or dismissed, pay attention to instruction, complete assignments to the best of their ability, and ask for help when needed.
Avoid behavior that impairs their own or other students’ educational achievement.Students should know and avoid the behaviors prohibited by this code, take care of books and other instructional materials, and cooperate with others.
Show respect for the knowledge and authority of teachers, administrators, and other school employees.
Students must obey reasonable directions, use acceptable and courteous language, avoid being rude, and follow school rules and procedures.
Recognize and respect the rights of other students and adults. All students should show concern for and encouragement of the educational achievements and active participation of others.
Disciplinary action for violations of expected behaviors will include appropriate hearings and reviews. In all cases, the rights of individuals will be ensured and protected. The Meriwether County School System will make every reasonable effort to administer the discipline code consistently in all schools. When applicable, individualized plans (i.e. IEP, 504, and SST) will be reviewed for appropriate consequences.
AUTHORITY OF THE PRINCIPAL
The principal is the designated leader of the school and, in cooperation 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 best interest of the student and the school provided any such action does no violate school board policy or procedures.
Unless specifically stated in the policy, discipline for students in grades K-5 will be at the discretion of the principal; however, discipline determinations by tribunal also apply to students in K-5 if the principal deems it to be necessary.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
Parents are viewed as integral partners to be utilized when addressing students’ misbehavior. Parental involvement processes are designed in each school to enable parents, guardians, teachers, and school administrators to work together to improve and enhance student behavior and academic performance. The process should enable parents, guardians, and school employees to communicate freely their concerns about
student behaviors which detract 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 on-going opportunities for school personnel to hear parents’ concerns and comments.
As required by the General Assembly of Georgia, this code of conduct encourages parents and guardians to inform their children on the consequences, including potential criminal penalties, of underage sexual conduct and crimes for which a minor can be tried as an adult.
Major offenses including, but not limited to, drug and weapon offenses can lead to a school being named as an Unsafe School according to the provisions of State Board of Education Rule 160-4-8-.16 Unsafe School Choice Option. If a Meriwether County School is identified by the Georgia Department of Education as an “unsafe school,” the parents/guardians of students enrolled in that school will be notified within ten days. Such notifications shall specify the process adopted by the local Board of Education to be used for the transfer of a student to a safe public school.
When a sixteen or seventeen year-old student desires to withdraw from school, he/she must have the written permission of his/her parent or guardian prior to withdrawing. Prior to accepting such permission, a school administrator will have a conference with the student and parent/legal guardian within two school days of receiving notice of the intent of the student to withdraw. The purpose of the conference is to share with the student and parent/guardian educational options available and the consequences of not earning a high school diploma.
STUDENT SUPPORT PROCESSES
Students who engage in continual minor acts of misconduct, as well as those who engage in even a single act of more serious misconduct, are considered candidates for the school’s behavior support processes. These support processes are designed to consider, as appropriate in light of the severity of the behavioral problem, support services available at each school, the school system, and other public entities or community organizations which may assist students to address behavioral problems.
PLACES AND TIMES OF ENFORCEMENT
The following rules are designed to protect all members of the educational community in the exercise of their rights and duties. These rules are effective during the following times and in the following places:
1. On the school grounds during and immediately before or immediately after school hours or off school grounds while en route to or from school.
2. On the school grounds at any other time when the school is being used by a school group.
3. Off the school grounds at a school activity, function, or event.
4. En route to and from school on a school bus or other school vehicle or while waiting off school grounds for a school bus to transport a student to or from school or a school activity.
5. Off school grounds when the prohibited conduct is directed, because of a school-related connection, against the person, family, privacy, or tranquility of an employee of the Meriwether County Board of Education.
6. Where attending any school-related functions at any location.
7. 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 school or which disrupts the educational process. (In such a case, school officials shall
contact proper authorities to verify any and all allegations that a student has been arrested or charged.
The Superintendent and staff shall cooperate with the probation office or courts in order to allow for that office to conduct a proper investigation. If the matter involves a juvenile, the Superintendent and staff shall cooperate with the Juvenile Court concerning the student’s conduct and record in school.)
PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE
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 least restrictive or severe consequence which, in the judgment of
the school administrator, will be effective in correcting the student’s behavior will be imposed. When necessary, it is preferable to reassign disruptive students to isolated and individual oriented in-school suspension programs or alternative educational settings rather than to suspend or expel such students from school. Due process procedures required by federal and state law will be followed.
The behavior code 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. Disciplinary action should include engaging students in activities and/or events that reflects desirable character traits.
The disciplinary actions outlined in the following pyramids of interventions, as appropriate for each students’ age and grade level, may be imposed for violations of this behavior code. Referrals to the Meriwether Intervention Support Team (MIST) may be made for chronic absences/tardies or chronic behavior problems.
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BUS CONDUCT
The following specific provisions prescribe and govern student conduct and safety rules on all school buses, in addition to any and all rules set forth by other policies of Meriwether County School System (JGGA-B):
* Students shall be prohibited from acts of physical violence as defined by Code Section 20-2-751.6, bullying as defined by subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-751.4, physical assault or battery of other persons on the school bus, verbal assault of other persons on the school bus, disrespectful conduct toward the school bus driver or other person on the school bus, and other unruly behavior.
A meeting of the parent or guardian of the student and appropriate school system officials must be held to form a school bus behavior contract whenever:
- a student is found to have engaged in bullying on the school bus, or
- a student is found to have engaged in physical assault or battery of another person on the school bus, or
- a student is found to have engaged in any inappropriate behavior on the school bus
The school bus behavior contract shall provide for age-appropriate discipline, penalties, and restrictions for student misconduct on the bus. Provisions may include, but are not limited to, assigned seating, ongoing parental involvement, and suspension from riding the bus.
These provisions regarding use of a bus behavior contract are not to be construed to limit the instances when other code of conduct violations may require use of a student bus behavior contract.
Greenville Middle/High School
Greenville, Georgia
Student’s Handbook
2015-2016
Thaddeus Jackson 17656 Roosevelt Hwy.
Principal Greenville, GA 30222
706-672-4930
Dear Parents and Students,
Greenville High School is dedicated to making sure that all students aim high, achieve, graduate, and succeed. Our faculty, staff, and administrative teams are dedicated to making GHS a school of excellence. We want to make our school a safe place for learning. It is essential that all of our stakeholders; students, teachers, staff, parents, and the community at large work together to provide the best educational experience for our children.
We anticipate many changes during the 2011-2012 school year. Our school has beenapproved for the School Improvement Grant (SIG). This grant will provide our school with a number of new supports and professional learning opportunities. We will be partnering with High Schools That Work and the Southern Regional Educational Board (SREB)for many of our school improvement initiatives. We will also be equipped with more 21st Century technology for our students. This will enable us to better prepare our young people to function in an increasingly technological world.
I look forward to serving as your principal this year.
Yours Truly,
Thaddeus Jackson,
Principal
Greenville Middle/High School
Federal law prohibits discrimination 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 Perkins Act f 1998); or disability(Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) in educational programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Students, parents, employees and the general public are hereby notified that the Meriwether County Board of Education does not discriminate in any educational programs or activities or in employment policies.
The following individuals have been designated fro the 2011-2012 school year as the employees responsible for coordinating the school system’s effort to implement this nondiscriminatory policy:
Title VI and Title IX -
Meriwether County Schools, P.O. Box 70 Greenville, GA 30222
Telephone: 706-672-4297
Section 504 and ADA – Mrs. Lori Garrett, Director of Exceptional Education
Meriwether County Schools, P.O. Box 70, Greenville, GA 30222
Telephone: 706-672-4297
Parent Rights to Know
As a parent of a student in a Meriwether County School, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of your child’s teacher(s) and paraprofessional(s). Federal law allows you to inquire and receive this information in a timely manner. You may ask whether the Georgia Department of Education of Professional Standards Commission has licensed or qualified the teacher for the grades and subjects he/she is teaching, whether the same agencies have decided that the teacher can teach in a classroom without being licensed or qualified under state regulations because of special circumstances, the teacher’s college major, whether the teachers has any advances degrees and if so the subject of the degrees. You may ask whether any teachers’ aides or paraprofessionals provide services to your child, and if they do, you may ask for their qualifications as well.
Also, parents of Meriwether County School have the right to attend any school events such as Open house, Teacher/Parent conferences, PTSO, Assembly programs, all Academic and Athletic events.
PARENTS RIGHTS TO KNOW TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS
Dear Parents:
In compliance with the requirements of the No Child Left Behind statute the Meriwether County School System informs parents that you may request information about the professional qualifications of your student’s teacher(s). The following information may be requested:
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 other 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.
If you wish to request information concerning your child’s teacher’s qualifications, please contact the principal at (706-672-4930).
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 process and shall include the mandated process in student handbooks and in employee handbooks or policies.
Student Reporting of Acts of Sexual Abuse or Sexual Misconduct
(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 of 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.
Notification of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment
(PPRA)
The Meriwether County School District strictly prohibits the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales or other distribution;
Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part by ED; and any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law;
PPRA affords parents and students who are 18 or emancipated minors (“eligible students”) certain rights regarding the Meriwether County Board of Education conduct or surveys. These include the right to:
Prior written consent must be obtained 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)
- Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;
- Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;
- Sex behavior or attitudes;
- Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;
- Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;
- Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;
- Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or
- Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.
- Protected information surveys of students and
- Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum
The Meriwether County Board of Education will notify parents that they have the right to review, upon request, any survey that concerns one or more of the eight protected areas and any instructional materials used as part of the educational curriculum for the student.
Parents/eligible students who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with:
Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department for Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202-4605
Alma Mater
Tune: O Danny Boy
Oh, Greenville dear,
To thee we pledge our loyalty.
Throughout the years until eternity.
Thou sacred halls,
Thou green and spacious campus too,
We’ll always love you and to thee be true.
(Refrain)
We are the sons and daughters of tomorrow.
It’s here we’ve tried to do our very best.
It’s here we striven as did all the rest.
Oh, Greenville dear, oh Greenville dear,
You are the best.
Throughout the years of solemn preparation
Dear Alma Mater, our hearts burn with pride
No matter where the road of knowledge leads us,
The cherished name shall always be our guide.
(Refrain)
We are the sons and daughters of tomorrow.
It’s here we’ve tried to do our very best.
It’s here we striven as did all the rest.
Oh, Greenville dear, oh Greenville dear,
You are the best.
Mission
Meriwether County School District is committed to do whatever it takes for all students to aim high, achieve, graduate, and succeed.
Vision
In Meriwether County Schools the core value is doing what is right for students and student learning. Teachers care enough to do whatever it takes to make the difference for every child. High expectations for each student are demonstrated in every class, every day, and are supported at home. Learning experiences are highly engaging and motivating, frequently utilizing instructional technology. These are planned within the Learning-Focused framework and are based on the Georgia Performance Standards. Inclusion is the norm. How well students are learning is monitored using evidence of learning folders, performance assessments, benchmarks, and standards-based grading. If students aren't learning, supports outlined in the academic pyramid of interventions are implemented. Teachers, students, parents, and community members are proud of Meriwether County Schools. All students aim high, achieve, succeed - and graduate! Why? Because it is the right thing to do for children.
Values
We will develop close, supportive relationships with every student in our schools.
We will develop opportunities for parents and community members to be involved
in our schools.
We will teach across the curriculum so that all students are able to perform on or above grade level in all subjects.
We will actively engage all students in the learning process.
We will ask higher level questions every day in every class.
We will use student data in making instructional decisions.
We will provide numerous, varied learning opportunities until all students and teachers exceed standards.
We will have the courage to do the right thing for the children.
Dress Code for Grades 9 - 12
All students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 in the Meriwether County School System shall adhere to the following standardized dress code:
Pants/Jeans:
They must be of an appropriate size and worn at the natural waistline. A belt must be worn if the pants/jeans have belt loops. For safety reasons, the belt must not dangle and the pants/jeans must not touch the floor. For safety reasons, no Cargo-style pants/jeans (with outside pockets) or over-sized baggy pants/jeans are allowed. Pants/jeans with holes are not allowed.
Shorts:
They must be an appropriate size and worn at the natural waistline. A belt must be worn if the shorts have belt loops. For safety reasons, the belt must not dangle. Shorts must be worn below the knee. No Gym or athletic silky-type shorts are allowed. No tights/leggings, bicycle shorts are allowed. For safety reasons, no cargo-style shorts (with outside pockets) or over-sized shorts are allowed. No shorts with holes are allowed. Shorts can only be worn from the 1st day of school through September 30th and from April 1st through the last day of the school year.
Shirts/Blouses:
They may have long or short sleeves and must have an appropriate collar. Appropriate collar styles include traditional shirt collars (button-down or wing-style), turtlenecks, Henley and buttoned bands. For safety reasons, shirts and blouses must be of an appropriate size and must be worn tucked in unless they have banded hems. Small brand name logos or school logos are acceptable. School related T-shirts may only be worn on Fridays. No tank tops, shirts and blouses made with mesh or see-through fabrics that are cut in such a way as to allow undergarments or excessive skin to be seen are allowed.
Sweaters/Jackets:
For safety reasons, no trench coats or other jackets that extend below mid-thigh or oversized sweatshirts, sweaters, jackets or coats are allowed.
Shoes, Socks and Ties:
All shoes must have a back or a strap with heels that are no more than two (2) inches when measured from the sole. Shoes designed for laces must be laced and tied; Velcro fasteners must be fastened. No Flip flops, open toe sandals or bedroom shoes/slippers are allowed.
Hats/Caps/Sweat bands/Do-Rags/Hair nets/Wraps
No hats, caps, sweat bands, do-rags, hair nets or hair wraps are allowed. Hats or caps may be worn outside the building only on cold winter days. Hat/caps may be worn on designated "special days" such as "hat day". These designated "special days" will be determined at each individual school and must be approved by the building principal.
Non-permitted Items:
The following items are not permitted in school either for safety reasons or because they may disturb the learning environment:
- Sunglasses
- Jewelry that may be a danger to the wearer or others, such necklaces longer than 20 inches with heavy pendants
- Jackets, book bags or other items that display a message which directly or indirectly relates to goods or services which are prohibited by law to minors such as alcohol, tobacco and controlled substances
- Jackets, book bags or other items that display swastikas or gang-related symbols
- Studded leather or metal type collars
- Combs (including rat-tail combs), pics or hair rollers in hair
- Over-sized belt buckles
Non-Compliance
Students will have ten (10) school days from the calendar day they initially register with a Meriwether County school to be in compliance with the dress code. Upon registering, all parents will be given a copy of the dress code and a written list of stores where clothing that fits the dress code may be purchased. Parents having difficulty affording appropriate clothing will be given a list of resources where they can find discounted clothing and/or other assistance.
Students may be allowed to opt-out of the standardized dress code under the following conditions:
- When wearing a button, arm-band or other accoutrements to exercise the right to freedom of speech, unless the button, arm-band or other accoutrement is in violation of the prohibitions dealing with obscene, slanderous or vulgar speech
- When wearing the required attire violates a student's sincerely held religious beliefs
- When pregnant and wearing maternity attire, or
- When taking part in organized school activities, including special-dress days approved by the principal.
A system of rewards that recognizes students, classes, grades or parents who show school pride and leadership by complying with the dress code in a consistent manner may occur at nine-week intervals and will fit in with the standard reward systems already in place at each school.
Teachers and principals will try to ascertain the reason for the non-compliance before consequences are enacted.
Violation of dress code: Students will be expected to wear clothing supplied by the school. Alternatively, parents can bring clothes to school or take their children home.
They may also use other discipline methods that conform to the existing school policy.
At no time will corporal punishment be used to punish children who are not in compliance with the dress code.
PROMOTIONAL POLICY / GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Requirements for high school graduation include the following:
CARNEGIE UNITS OF CREDIT- In 2007, the State Board of Education approved the New Graduation Rule. This rule provides one set of requirements for students attempting a High School Diploma. The state requirements are a bare minimum; each local system can add requirements as they see fit. Below are the graduation requirements for students in Meriwether County.
MERIWETHER COUNTY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
4 credits English Language Arts
4 credits Mathematics
4 credits Science
4 credits Social Studies
1 credit in Health/PE
3 credits from Career Tech and/or Modern Language and or Fine Arts
4 additional electives
Total 24 credits
**Students planning to enter a four-year institution of higher education are required to have completed 2 units in one foreign language.
STATE REQUIRED PROCEDURES FOR AWARDING UNITS OF CREDIT
A unit of credit for graduation shall be awarded to students only for successful completion of state approved courses of study based on a minimum of 150 clock-hours of instruction provided during the regular school year, 135 clock-hours on instruction in an approved block schedule during the regular school year, or a minimum of 120 clock-hours of instruction in summer school.
GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL TEST – In action taken by the Meriwether County Board of Education on
March 12, 2002, the Board ruled that only students meeting all state and local requirements for graduation shall be allowed to participate in graduation exercises. Certificates of attendance shall be awarded on an individual student basis in the principal’s office and the principal shall encourage each student to return and finish the requirements. This policy has been in effect since the 2002-2003 school year.
- Students must pass the Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT) in English/language arts, writing, math, social studies, and science to receive a regular diploma. .
Prior to graduation, students must complete 8 semesters at the high school, not including summer school from grades 9-12.
Transfer students must complete one semester (18 weeks) of attendance immediately preceding graduation in a Meriwether County High School.
Exceptions to these must have prior approval by the superintendent.
GRADUATION PARTICIPATION – Students participating in the graduation exercises must adhere to the rules, regulations and guidelines given to them. Participation is a privilege. All students who have met requirements for graduation may participate in the graduation ceremony. Students must pass all portions on the GHSGT and must meet unit requirements status as outlined by the GDOE. No exceptions! These guidelines must be followed to the letter in order to receive a high school diploma. The MCBOE reserves the right to pass policy on who will participate. Without completing the aforementioned requirements, students can not and will not participate in the graduation ceremony. Participation in ceremony is not mandatory and is not a requirement. All financial requirements rest with students and parents.
EOCT TEST – These are state-mandated tests for students, regardless of grade-level, enrolled in any of the following eight courses: Math I, Math II, Physical Science, Biology, Economics, U.S. History, 9thGrade Literature & Composition and American Literature. These tests count 15% of yearly grade. The EOCT will count 20% for 9th graders entering high school on or after August 2011.
7 PERIOD SCHEDULE – Meriwether County adopted the 7 period schedule with the 2010-2011 school year. Each student in grades 9-12 is required to take seven classes. Students may earn 7 units a school year.
The school year will be divided into four nine-week grading periods. Carnegie units will be issued based on units per term per class successfully completed.
GRADING SYSTEM-A numerical grading system will be used for all classes. The grading system is as follows:
A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 F= 69 and below
No credit will be given for a grade below 70. All incompletes must be cleared within 10 days. Students will graduate under the COURSE GUIDE of the year they enter the ninth grade. A copy of this COURSE GUIDE will be given to the student when he/she registers for the ninth grade.
REPORT CARD GRADES - Nine weeks grades for each class will consist of (a) daily average, (b) test average, (c) notebook, project, term paper, test or daily average counted again, class participation, etc., (d) nine weeks exam. (e) EOCT.
ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL – School begins at 7:40. All students arriving after 7:45 will be tardy. These students must report directly to the office. Students are not permitted to class without a tardy note.
END OF SCHOOL DAY – Students are asked to leave the school campus immediately after the close of the school day. If a student is participating in an extra-curricular activity, the sponsor of the activity is responsible for the supervision of the students until all students are gone. The sponsor of the activity should have a designated area for students to wait. Under no circumstances are students allowed to roam through the building or the campus after the activity has concluded.
SCHOOL POLICIES
Students at GHS take pride in their good manners, their respect for each other, and for the respect of authorities in and out of school. Students are responsible and accountable for their actions. Self-discipline is one of the important goals of education and the mark of maturity. At all times the channels of communication remain open, and if you have a problem, see a teacher, the counselor, or an administrator.
- Students are not to be in the halls during class time. In emergency situations students must have a hall pass from a teacher. The pass must have name, date, time and teacher signature. When in the halls, be mindful that unnecessary conversation and inconsiderate behavior is distracting to classroom activities and will not be tolerated. Students should use time between classes to return to their lockers for books or other materials. On the rare occasions when a student is given a pass to the restroom, he/she should visit ONLY the restroom in the hall where his/her class is held.
- Students should keep to the right when moving through the hallways and must not congregate to block doorways and entrances and exits to the commons.
- Students will not run in the building.
- GHS students may not get off the school bus at Greenville Middle School or be on their campusat any time during the day.
- No student shall continually and intentionally make noises or act in any manner so as to interfere with the teacher’s ability to conduct class. Students shall come to class prepared each day with paper, books, pens and pencils; and shall not expect the teacher to delay class while he/she locate such items.
- MCBOE has a discipline plan. All students are to become familiar with the discipline plan. Teachers and/or advisors will explain the plan. All students are expected to adhere to the plan.
ISS – GHS has In School Suspension for students who will receive consequences for violating school rules and/or discipline plan. This is an aside to suspension from school. A director has been assigned. Students will be required to attend ISS according to number of days assigned; and will be required to adhere to all rules and guidelines of ISS program. Students who do not adhere to the rules may be suspended out of school.
CLASSROOM MORNING – Students are given the opportunity to repeat the Pledge of Allegiance each morning along with the State’s mandated “Moment of Silence.” Each teacher must allow students the opportunity to do the aforementioned (GEORGIA LAW).
DELIVERIES: FLORAL/BALLOON/CANDY/ETC. OUTSIDE SOURCES - Floral/balloon/stuff animals/candy, etc. deliveries will not be accepted at Greenville High School (for any occasion). All attempted deliveries will be rejected. Students should not bring such items to school. Parents/guardians should not bring items to the school to be delivered to students.
FIRST AID– First Aid supplies provided by the school district are available as needed in the office (band-aids, alcohol). In case of serious accidents or other emergencies, parents are notified immediately. In cases where parents can not be reached, the teacher and/or principal will use his/her judgment in getting medical aid for the pupil as quickly as possible.
MEDICATION - The Meriwether County Health Department recommends that no medicine, including aspirin, be given internally without written permission from the parent. All internal medicine must be brought from home with (signed by a parent/guardian) specific information on how it is to be administered, time of day, amount to be administered and when it is necessary to take medication at school. Medication (prescribed and over the counter) must be in the original container. One exception should be mentioned: students with breathing apparatus will be allowed to keep these on person (with written permission on file). Students with breathing apparatus should notify the office immediately.
PARENTAL CONFERENCES: Parents are welcome visitors to Greenville High School. However, parents should remember that a classroom is the place for directed learning experiences and their children are easily distracted by interruptions in their learning routine. Parents should not expect teachers to use teaching time for a conference. Parent conferences can be scheduled before and after school upon request. A parent may schedule a conference with any member of the faculty by calling 706-672-4930 at least one day in advance when possible.
VISITATION: Parents and visitors must use the front entrance and must report directly to the receptionist in the front office before visiting a classroom. A visitor’s pass will be assigned and all visitors must sign in. Persons wishing to dine with students must request permission. This is reserved for parents/guardians only!!
SOCIAL INTERACTION - Friendships and dating are important steps in the development of young adults. We understand the need for social interaction; however, we ask each student to realize that the school environment is not intended for romantic encounters. Depending on the circumstances, students will be disciplined and possibly suspended or expelled. There will be no unnecessary show of affection such as kissing, hugging, caressing, or handholding. Sex acts are against the law. Students will not bring to school, exhibit, promote, establish, produce, be involved in, or demonstratepornographic materials on school campus.
AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION -Detention is primarily designed for students with minor offenses. Students will not be allowed to sleep or talk during detention. Teachers will assign after school detention if needed, and explain rules.
STUDENT PARKING/PARKING PERMITS - Students who have a valid DRIVER’S license may purchase a parking permit from the office and park in the student parking lot. The cost for parking permits is $15.00. Loss of this privilege may occur if student speeds, drives recklessly, loiters in parking lot, leaves campus without permission, park on campus without a valid driver’s licence/parking permit, violates the states’ certificate of non-compliance, allow a student to leave campus with them that does not have permission, or go to the parking lot during school without written permission from the office. Students must be cautioned and lock their cars. Students are not to cruise the campus before or after school. Once on campus no student may not leave without permission from the office. Students are not allowed to park in the front of the school or in the teachers’ parking lot. Student cars that are found in the student parking lot without a parking permit will be ticketed and/or towed by local police.
SPEEDING ON CAMPUS – Students are encouraged not to speed on campus and abide by the speed limit. Students caught speeding on campus will be ticketed. This is your final warning.
LOCKERS-Lockers are provided for the storage of books and equipment. The locker becomes the student’s responsibility, but does not become the student’s personal possession; therefore, it is the school’s right to open and search lockers at any time without prior notice to the student. Defacing the locker doors will result in paying for the locker door and possible loss of locker privileges. Lockers are not to be shared. Lockers will rent for $10.00 on a first-come, first-serve basis. Violation of locker rules will result in loss of locker privileges and rental fee.
RETURNED CHECKS—Checks written to the school for fundraisers, pictures, hold list, etc. that are returned from the bank as non-sufficient funds, closed account, etc. will be charged a return check fee of $10.00.
OFFICE TELEPHONE – Greenville High School’s telephone number is (706) 672-4930. Parents are to be very certain that their children know what to do after school daily. Plan ahead because STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO USE THE PHONE to find out how they are to get home. The following suggestions are made:
- Call the school to have a message delivered to your child in case of emergency or importance.
- Do not ask to speak directly to your child. Office personnel will not call students out of class for phone calls.
HELP A CHILD SMILE (HCS) (MOBLE DENTAL PROGRAM) - The Meriwether County Board of Education selected the “Help A Child Smile Dental Mobile” that will provide dental services to students here at Greenville High School. Services will be done at Greenville High School for students who are eligible. Students will be given an application and asked to return completed forms within one week.
SCHOOL HEALTH INFORMATION CARD – 9th and 10th grade students will be given a School Information Card and Authorization to Give Medication At School form. The County’s nurse has requested that all 9th and 10th grade student parents complete the forms and return them to the office. This information will be maintained by the county’s school nurse.
ACCIDENTS – In spite of all precautions and supervisions, accidents do occur. In case of school accidents of any kind, the school does not have personnel authorized to practice medicine. In cases of serious accidents, action will come to the attention of the parents if they can be located. However, school action will determine by the seriousness of the accident. Parents are urged to leave emergency numbers on record in the office as well as another adult that can be reached in case of an emergency.
FIRE DRILLS AND NATURAL DISASTER DRILLS – Students will practice with their teachers the correct procedures to follow in case of fire, tornadoes and other disasters. The school will hold a drill in accordance with state regulations.
FIELD TRIPS – Field trips are an important educational tool. Teachers are encouraged to schedule field trips to enrich a particular unit and/or a class project. Field trips must be related to instruction. If the field trip is class related, all students must participate in the trip. The designed trip is the responsibility of the teacher. Trips must be approved by the MCBOE. Paperwork must be submitted to the principal for approval first
TEXTBOOKS - Students are responsible for all books issued to them. Lost and damaged books will be handled according to board policy. A fee will be applied for lost, damaged, or stolen books. This also includes Media Center books. If a student loses his/her textbook he/she must pay for the lost book or find it. If the lost book is recovered, the student will receive a refund.
IMMUNIZATIONS-Immunizations are required against polio, mumps, measles, diphtheria, whooping cough, rubella and tetanus. Health officials advise it can take from 60 to 90 days to complete all of the vaccinations.
The certificates of immunization must be issued by a physician licensed in Georgia or by an appropriate official of a local Board of Health. Students must have an up-to-date certificate of immunization before they will be enrolled in school. Transfer students have 30 days to complete immunization unless the county school superintendent gives an extension.
NO CHANGE – There will be no change (money) given for students in the office.
SELLING CANDY OR OTHER ITEMS AT SCHOOL – Students are not allowed to sell candy or any other items not approved by the LBOE or Greenville High School during school hours.
MONEY LOST IN MACHINE – Students should report any money lost in the machines to the front office.
SAFETY PLAN – A safety committee will be organized at school level which will include teachers and students. An organized plan for a safe climate will be the focus.
SCHOOL COUNCIL – Per GBOE, schools are required to have council. Procedures will be followed according outlined plan from State Department.
ORDERLY CLIMATE/ENVIRONMENT – It is the job of administrators, teachers and other personnel to produce an orderly climate at GHS. The use of profanity, aggressive behavior, etc. from outside sources as well as students, will not be tolerated. If need be, the GHS’ SRO and the Chief SRO Officer will be summoned. The outcome may result in arrest and/or court procedures.
FIELD HOUSE/FOOTBALL STADIUM/GYM/GREENHOUSE/OUTSIDE OF GYM – These areas are off limits to students who are not assigned to classes within these premises. Because the field house and the stadium are away from the main building, students in these areas for any reason must be supervised. Students found in these areas unsupervised will be considered AWOL and being in an unauthorized area.
STANDARDIZED DRESS CODE - All students enrolled in grades 9–12 in the Meriwether County School System shall adhere to the MCBOE standardized dress code:
The administration reserves the right to determine whether dress or grooming is appropriate.
POSSESSION OF POCKET PAGER, CELL PHONE OR ELECTRONICE DEVICE, EXCEPT FOR HEALTH OR OTHER UNUSUAL REASONS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Penalty at the discretion of principal depending on circumstances. These devices may include but not limited to the following: radios, cassettes, CD players, CDs, electronic games, DVD players, i-pods, mp3s, beepers, cell phones, cameras, laser pointers, playing cards, dice and other gambling paraphernalia - These games and equipment are not permitted at school or on the school bus. Such equipment will be taken up and turned over to the SRO (School Resource Officer). The SRO will determine when the item(s) will be returned. The school assumes no responsibility for items in violation of school policy that are taken from students. The school assumes no responsibility for such items brought to school and become lost or stolen.
SCHOOL SEARCHES - 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 vehicles brought on campus, student book bags, school lockers, desks and other school property are subject to inspection and search by school authorities at any time without further notice to students or parents. Students are required to cooperate if asked to open book bags, purses, lockers, empty pockets on pants, jackets, etc. or any vehicle brought on campus. Metal detectors and drug or weapon sniffing dogs may be utilized at school or at any school function, including activities, which occur outside normal school hours or off the school campus at the discretion of administrators.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM/CREDIT RECOVERY/REDEMPTION – The MCBOE offers the after school program for students seeking additional instructions past the school day. The program offers additional instructions for students specifically seeking assistance in completing academic courses and passing necessary tests for graduation. Presently, credit recovery is being used in helping students in studies.
REMEDIATION – GHS offers summer remediation, in-school remediation and after school remediation for the GHSGT. Students are encouraged to attend these sessions when offered by the school. Remediation is offered to prepare first time test takers and students who have not passed all portions of the GHSGT before graduation.
ADVISEMENT/ACCELERATION PERIOD – Each teacher at GHS is assigned a group of students for advisement purposes.
ACADEMIC/AWARDS PROGRAM/CHARACTER ED PROGRAM/ASSEMBLIES – Students are always encouraged to study and work diligently. This calls for self-discipline, studying and self worth. We will recognize these achievers yearly at the school’s academic awards program. All areas of study will be recognized along with individual yearly accomplishments. Periodically character Ed programs and assembly programs will be designed for selected students. (Teachers’ Circle)
MAKE-UP WORK- In case of excused absences, work may be made up and no penalty will be attached. From the date of return, the student will work with his/her teacher in gathering make-up work and setting a deadline for returning work missed. The principal may extend the make-up time when if it is deemed necessary. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO INITIATE ARRANGEMENTS FOR MAKING UP WORK. Students should make sure that they satisfy all make-up work so that there will be no misunderstanding at each grading period. Suspended students will be permitted to make up assignments and/or tests. Arrangements for assignments and make up work will be explained to students at the time of suspension.
LEAVING SCHOOL – Students are required to remain at school at all times during the school day. Unless permission to leave school is granted by parents and/or legal guardians, students remain on the premises. A school principal/teacher, etc. do not have permission to release any student to any individual without specific requests of the parent/guardian.
OUT OF COUNTY STUDENTS – Students must reside with the primary care taker. Primary care taker must be the legal guardian of the student and live in the county. If students reside with their parents, parents must show proof of residence in the county. If a student resides with anyone other than a parent, guardian must show legal guardianship. Other added procedures will be followed according to LBOE, Federal and State mandates.
CLUBS – Students must have parental consent before participating in any club. Parental consent must be on file with club sponsor before a student participates in any club activity. Club schedules must be posted in the office on the yearly calendar. Students are encouraged to participate in these organizations.
CLASS OFFICERS - In order to be eligible to run for a class office, a student must be on track according to the No-Pass, No-Participation rule and must not have received punishment for a disciplinary infraction that required OSS time.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
ELIGIBILITY-The Georgia Board of Education has adopted the following NO PASS/NO PARTICIPATION regulation.
- All students participating in any extracurricular activity in which one competes with another school in grades 9-12 must PASS three subjects during the semester PREVIOUS to the participation. (NOTE: Since our band is not a “competing band”, it is not included under NO PASS/NO PARTICIPATE.)
- All students participating in such activities must TAKE seven subjects during the quarter or semester of participation. High school students must be “on track” for graduation. A student is eligible to represent Greenville High School in interscholastic contests who:
- is a regular student taking 7 or more units of work
- has passed 5 unit subjects in the previous semester before.
- has not been enrolled in high school (grades 9-12) more than eight semesters
- is an amateur.
- has not played four years of athletic competition in that sport or event.
- has not attained his/her 19th birthday prior to May 1st preceding the year of competition.
- is not a migrant pupil of less than a year’s standing.
- is living with his/her parents in a residence located within our school district boundary.
- attended school last semester or quarter.
- has completed a physical examination during the past 12 months.
- has transferred to this school for reasons other than to participate in athletics.
The following is the Greenville High School discipline code for athletes:
1) Any varsity athlete who is put on disciplinary probation will be expected to do extra running and/or exercise for 3 days. These will vary according to the sport and will be witnessed by the coach.
2) If a varsity athlete has to be suspended from school he/she will miss at least one game regardless of the days he/she is suspended.
3) If the same athlete goes on probation again he/she will be given the opportunity to run again. If he/she has to be suspended twice during any one athletic season he/she will be dropped from the team.
ATHLETICS - Greenville High School is a member of Region 4A of the Georgia High School Association. Interscholastic teams are fielded in football, basketball (boys’ and girls’), volleyball (girls’), baseball, track (boys’ and girls’), and tennis (boys’ and girls). Literary teams also eligible to compete in Region 4A.
PHYSICAL EXAMS - All athletes are required to have a physical examination annually to compete in any athletic competition. Any student who fails to get an examination on the days announced by the atheltic department will be required to get the physical on his own and will be expected to pay for the examination themselves. Physicals are required before the student is allowed to practice.
STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES - Any student participating in an extra-curricular activity at Greenville High School shall be in school at least one-half day on the day of the activity. If he/she has an unexcused absence, then he/she will not participate in the activity on that day. If the activity is on Saturday, the same rule applies to student attendance on the previous Friday.
MEDIA CENTER
- The Media Center is open from 8:00 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. each school day. Anyone needing to stay later in the afternoon can make arrangements with the media specialist.
- Students must have a pass to use the media center.
- Upon entering the media center, students must complete the information on the SIGN IN SHEET. This sheet asks for student name, teacher name, time in and out.
- For security purposes, BOOK BAGS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE MEDIA CENTER.
- Games, toys, cards, food and/or drink are not permitted in the media center.
- Students who socialize instead of working on their assignments or who otherwise create a problem will be sent back to class.
- Students may check out up to five books at one time from the media center. They may keep books for 14 days. For each day past the due date, a fine of .05 per day will be assessed on each book that is overdue. Students may not check out reference books.
- Magazines may be checked out for a 5-day period only. A fine of .25 per day will be assessed on magazines that are late.
- Students may not check out videos, kits and other audiovisual materials and equipment.
- Internet use requires an Internet Contract that is signed by both the student and his parent or guardian and which must be on file in the media center. Students must adhere to the policy established by Meriwether County when using the Internet. For a copy of the policy, see the Media Specialist.
- The media specialist will organize the Media Committee in the Media Center, which consists of parents, teachers, businesspersons and students.
- All students at Greenville High School will have access to computers daily. They also have access to computers in the media center as well as in their classrooms.
- Students in grades 4 and above must have a “Acceptable Use Policy” on file in the Media Center, signed by a parent and the student, before they are allowed independent of the Internet. A signed “Acceptable Use Policy” is valid as long as a student remains in our system unless revoked in writing by the parent. A student over eighteen years of age can sign his/her own AUP, but still must abide by the rules outlined.
- A student’s privilege to use the technology equipment and/or the Internet may be revoked for the remainder of the school year upon the second infraction against any portion of the “Acceptable Use Policy”. Also, according to the nature of computer usage, punishment may occur on the first infraction.
- Pictures of students, without names or any other identifying information, may be used on the school and system web sites unless parents/guardians send a written denial of permission to the school office by September 15th
NO FOOD OR DRINK MAY BE TAKEN FROM THE CAFETORIUM NOR SHOULD FOOD FROM SNACK MACHINES AND COMMERICAL COKES BE CARRIED TO THE CAFETORIUM.
CAFETERIA BEHAVIOR - Students are expected to act as ladies and gentlemen in the cafeteria. Excessive loudness, throwing of food and general rowdiness will not be tolerated. Students are not to leave the lunchroom without permission from their TEACHER. Upon leaving the lunchroom, all students are to return directly to class.
- Every student is responsible for carrying his/her tray and/or trash to the proper place when he/she finishes eating and for seeing that his/her table is free of trash or spills and ready for the next lunch shift before he/she leaves the cafeteria.
- In order to comply with the Federal Guidelines associated with our free lunch program, we cannot allow anyone to bring Coca-Colas or other carbonated soft drinks into the lunchroom. No food from fast food restaurants may be brought to students or be brought into the cafeteria.
- Teachers and students are required to report to the cafeteria for the entire lunch shift. Students are to remain seated at all times except while returning trays. There will be no candy sales inside the cafeteria.
- Students are not permitted to check out of school to eat lunch away from the campus. Violation of this policy will be handled the same as skipping class.
CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
In order to preserve an environment conducive to the academic and personal development of its members, an educational community must have a Code of Student Conduct to which its members adhere. By becoming a member of an educational community, a student does not forfeit any rights of citizenship. Accordingly, the school system and Greenville High School will strive to protect the rights of its students.
The Meriwether County Board of Education believes that effective, quality instruction requires an environment that is safe, secure and free from distractions caused by disruptive behavior. The purpose of the Code of Student Conduct is to ensure such an environment while protecting the rights of students. The expectations of student behavior identified in the Code of Student Conduct will apply to all students; violations will result in appropriate disciplinary action.
The Meriwether County Board of Education and Greenville High School requires employees, students, parents and guardians to adhere to and comply with this Code of Student Conduct. Policies and actions implemented under these mandatory regulations affecting students with disabilities comply with federal and state special education laws, regulations and court rulings.
The Code of Conduct is effective during the following times 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.
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.
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 best interest of the student and the school provided any such action does not violate school board policy or procedures.
STUDENT SUBJECT TO DISCIPINARY ORDERS OF OTHER SCHOOL SYSTEMS
Code 1981, § 20-2-751.2, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 1340, § 4; Ga. L. 1996, p. 6, § 20; Ga. L. 1997, p. 1436, § 4.
(a) As used in this Code section, the term “disciplinary order” means any order of a local school system which imposes short-term suspension, long-term suspension, or expulsion upon a student in such system.
(b) A local board of education which has a student who attempts to enroll or who is enrolled in any school in its school system during the time in which that student is subject to a disciplinary order of any other school system 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 upon receiving a certified copy of such order if the offense which led to such suspension or expulsion in the other school was an offense for which suspension or expulsion could be imposed in the enrolling school.
(c) A local school system may request of another school system whether any disciplinary order has been imposed by the other system upon a student who is seeking to enroll or is enrolled in the requisition system. If such an order has been imposed and is still in effect for such student, the requested system shall so inform the requesting system and shall provide certified copy of the order to the requesting system.
(d) If any school administrator determines from the information obtained pursuant to this Code section or from Code Section 15-11-5 or 14-11-58.1 that a student has been convicted of or has been adjudicated to have committed an offense which is a designated felony act under Code Section 15-11-37, such administrator shall so inform all teachers to whom the student is assigned. Such teachers and other certificated professional personnel as the administrator deems appropriate may review the information in the student’s file provided pursuant to this Code section that has been received from other schools or from the juvenile courts or superior courts. Such information shall be kept confidential.
STUDENT FEES – High school years are years packed with memories. From freshman year to senior year can only be measured by memories and accomplishments. During the junior years, the prom is the excitement of the year while the senior year brings graduation. All of these activities require fees. It is the obligation of students to meet these obligations in order to participate in them. The students will be informed of the fees at the beginning of the school year.
STUDENT FEES MAY BE PAID IN INTERVALS. CHECKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER MARCH 31, 2012.
Board Policy
Descriptor Code:JBD
Absences and Excuses
In the event a student is absent, tardy or early released from school due to any reason other than a school sponsored activity, he/she must bring an excuse from home within 2 days of being absent, if the absence is to be classified as an excused absence.
In addition only the following are considered EXCUSED ABSENCES for students:
- When personally ill and when attendance in school would endanger their health or the health of others. A medical excuse is required if the student is absent more than three consecutive days.
- When in their immediate family there is a serious illness or death, which would reasonably necessitate absence from school.
- On a special and recognized religious holiday observed by their faith.
- When mandated by order of governmental agencies (pre-induction physical examination of service in armed forces or court order).
- When conditions render school attendance impossible or hazardous to their health or safety.
- Who are at least twelve (12) years of age and who are serving as pages of the Georgia General Assembly; these students shall be credited as present by the school in which they are enrolled for days missed from school for this purpose.
- When permission is given in advance by the principal to participate in an alternative learning experience.
- When a student's parent is in military service in the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard, and such parent has been called to duty for or is on leave from overseas deployment to a combat zone or combat support posting, for up to five school days per school year, to visit with his or her parent prior to such parent's deployment or during such parent's leave.
Suspended students will be permitted to make up assignments and/or tests. Arrangements for assignments and make-up work will be explained to students at the time of suspension. Additional work may be required when the suspension is completed and must be completed within a week of the student's return to school.
A student will be considered tardy* if not present at the beginning of the school day or class. Any student leaving school for any part of the school day will be considered early released*. Any combination of three (3) tardies and/or early releases equals one (1) absence. The guidelines stated above in dealing with absences will also apply to tardies and/or early releases. *
A student in the Meriwether County School System is only allowed ten (10) absences or its equivalent in tardies and/or early releases for each year, no more than five (5) per semester at high schools. A student exceeding this limit will not receive course credit.
*Tardy is not being present at the beginning of the school day or class, but the student has been in school for a total of 3 hours.
*Early release is leaving school for any part of the school day provided the student has been present for a total of 3 hours.
School days missed as a result of an out of school suspension shall not count as unexcused days for the purpose of determining student truancy.
Final course grades of students shall not be penalized because of absences if the following conditions are met:
- Absences are justified and validated for excusable reasons.
- Make up work for excused absences were completed satisfactorily.
Leaving School:
Students are required to remain at school at all times during school hours unless permission to leave is granted by the principal or his designee. A school principal should not release any student to any individual without specific request of the parent or guardian.
Release of a student to an officer of the law will be made only pursuant to a warrant, an order of juvenile court, or when the officer states that a felony, misdemeanor, or status offense has been committed and actually takes a student into custody. The principal or designee will make a concerted effort to notify the parent or guardian of such release.
Nothing in this policy should be construed to encourage student absences or as an approval of excessive unexcused absences.
Royce Thompson
Chief School Resource Officer
Meriwether County Schools
Sports Events
Greenville High School Football (Home Games)
Stadium Rules
At all Greenville High School (home) games, the visiting team school and their fans/student body will be required to go to the visitors’ side of the football stadium during the ball game.
All home team (GHS) fans and the student body will be required to be on the home side (Patriots) of the stadium during the ball game.
Striving to provide a safe environment for Greenville High School’s Football Stadium, law enforcement officers will be stationed throughout the stadium facilities.
The backside of the home and visitors bleachers, are off limits to loitering and horse playing during the football games.
- All students and children (9 years) and under must be accompanied by an adult at all home football games. They (children under the age of 9) will not be allowed to enter the stadium otherwise.
Royce Thompson
Chief School Resource Officer
Bullying Hot Line : 706-977-3539
Board Policy
Descriptor Code:JCDAG
Bullying
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 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 local school system, that is:
- Any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury on another person, when accompanied by an apparent present ability to do so;
- Any intentional display of force such as would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm; or
- Any intentional written, verbal, or physical act, which a reasonable person would perceive as being intended to threaten, harass, or intimidate, that:
- 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;
- Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student's education;
- Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or
- Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
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.
Board Policy Exhibit Descriptor Code: JCDA-E
Student Behavior Code
It is the purpose of the Meriwether County School System 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 and employees within the system. In accordance with that purpose, the Board of Education has adopted a policy which requires students to conduct themselves at all times in order to facilitate a learning environment for themselves and other students. These standards for behavior require students to respect each other and school system employees, to obey student behavior policies adopted by the Board, and to obey student behavior rules established at each school within the system.
The Meriwether County School System’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 behavior code.
Also, students may be disciplined for conduct off campus which is felonious or which 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 behavior code and to be supportive of it in their daily communication with their children and others in the community.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
The purpose of this code is to provide students in the Meriwether County School System an effective and safe learning environment. This code is in accordance with the Discipline Procedures of the Meriwether County School System. It contains information for school personnel, students, and parents. Included in the code are an
outline of expected behaviors and the consequences relating to various violations. Expected behavior is behavior that promotes learning and encourages maturity during the school day as well as during all school-related activities. Students and their parents need to know and understand this code in order to achieve these goals.
Students are expected to:
Participate fully in the learning process. Students need to report to school and class on time, attend all regularly scheduled classes, remain in class until excused or dismissed, pay attention to instruction, complete assignments to the best of their ability, and ask for help when needed.
Avoid behavior that impairs their own or other students’ educational achievement.Students should know and avoid the behaviors prohibited by this code, take care of books and other instructional materials, and cooperate with others.
Show respect for the knowledge and authority of teachers, administrators, and other school employees.
Students must obey reasonable directions, use acceptable and courteous language, avoid being rude, and follow school rules and procedures.
Recognize and respect the rights of other students and adults. All students should show concern for and encouragement of the educational achievements and active participation of others.
Disciplinary action for violations of expected behaviors will include appropriate hearings and reviews. In all cases, the rights of individuals will be ensured and protected. The Meriwether County School System will make every reasonable effort to administer the discipline code consistently in all schools. When applicable, individualized plans (i.e. IEP, 504, and SST) will be reviewed for appropriate consequences.
AUTHORITY OF THE PRINCIPAL
The principal is the designated leader of the school and, in cooperation 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 best interest of the student and the school provided any such action does no violate school board policy or procedures.
Unless specifically stated in the policy, discipline for students in grades K-5 will be at the discretion of the principal; however, discipline determinations by tribunal also apply to students in K-5 if the principal deems it to be necessary.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
Parents are viewed as integral partners to be utilized when addressing students’ misbehavior. Parental involvement processes are designed in each school to enable parents, guardians, teachers, and school administrators to work together to improve and enhance student behavior and academic performance. The process should enable parents, guardians, and school employees to communicate freely their concerns about
student behaviors which detract 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 on-going opportunities for school personnel to hear parents’ concerns and comments.
As required by the General Assembly of Georgia, this code of conduct encourages parents and guardians to inform their children on the consequences, including potential criminal penalties, of underage sexual conduct and crimes for which a minor can be tried as an adult.
Major offenses including, but not limited to, drug and weapon offenses can lead to a school being named as an Unsafe School according to the provisions of State Board of Education Rule 160-4-8-.16 Unsafe School Choice Option. If a Meriwether County School is identified by the Georgia Department of Education as an “unsafe school,” the parents/guardians of students enrolled in that school will be notified within ten days. Such notifications shall specify the process adopted by the local Board of Education to be used for the transfer of a student to a safe public school.
When a sixteen or seventeen year-old student desires to withdraw from school, he/she must have the written permission of his/her parent or guardian prior to withdrawing. Prior to accepting such permission, a school administrator will have a conference with the student and parent/legal guardian within two school days of receiving notice of the intent of the student to withdraw. The purpose of the conference is to share with the student and parent/guardian educational options available and the consequences of not earning a high school diploma.
STUDENT SUPPORT PROCESSES
Students who engage in continual minor acts of misconduct, as well as those who engage in even a single act of more serious misconduct, are considered candidates for the school’s behavior support processes. These support processes are designed to consider, as appropriate in light of the severity of the behavioral problem, support services available at each school, the school system, and other public entities or community organizations which may assist students to address behavioral problems.
PLACES AND TIMES OF ENFORCEMENT
The following rules are designed to protect all members of the educational community in the exercise of their rights and duties. These rules are effective during the following times and in the following places:
1. On the school grounds during and immediately before or immediately after school hours or off school grounds while en route to or from school.
2. On the school grounds at any other time when the school is being used by a school group.
3. Off the school grounds at a school activity, function, or event.
4. En route to and from school on a school bus or other school vehicle or while waiting off school grounds for a school bus to transport a student to or from school or a school activity.
5. Off school grounds when the prohibited conduct is directed, because of a school-related connection, against the person, family, privacy, or tranquility of an employee of the Meriwether County Board of Education.
6. Where attending any school-related functions at any location.
7. 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 school or which disrupts the educational process. (In such a case, school officials shall
contact proper authorities to verify any and all allegations that a student has been arrested or charged.
The Superintendent and staff shall cooperate with the probation office or courts in order to allow for that office to conduct a proper investigation. If the matter involves a juvenile, the Superintendent and staff shall cooperate with the Juvenile Court concerning the student’s conduct and record in school.)
PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE
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 least restrictive or severe consequence which, in the judgment of
the school administrator, will be effective in correcting the student’s behavior will be imposed. When necessary, it is preferable to reassign disruptive students to isolated and individual oriented in-school suspension programs or alternative educational settings rather than to suspend or expel such students from school. Due process procedures required by federal and state law will be followed.
The behavior code 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. Disciplinary action should include engaging students in activities and/or events that reflects desirable character traits.
The disciplinary actions outlined in the following pyramids of interventions, as appropriate for each students’ age and grade level, may be imposed for violations of this behavior code. Referrals to the Meriwether Intervention Support Team (MIST) may be made for chronic absences/tardies or chronic behavior problems.
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BUS CONDUCT
The following specific provisions prescribe and govern student conduct and safety rules on all school buses, in addition to any and all rules set forth by other policies of Meriwether County School System (JGGA-B):
* Students shall be prohibited from acts of physical violence as defined by Code Section 20-2-751.6, bullying as defined by subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-751.4, physical assault or battery of other persons on the school bus, verbal assault of other persons on the school bus, disrespectful conduct toward the school bus driver or other person on the school bus, and other unruly behavior.
- Students shall be prohibited from using any electronic devices during the operation of a school bus; including but not limited to cell 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 communications equipment or the school bus driver’s operation of the school bus.
- Students shall be prohibited from using mirrors, lasers, flash cameras, or any other lights or reflective devices in a manner that might interfere with the school bus driver’s operation of the school bus.
A meeting of the parent or guardian of the student and appropriate school system officials must be held to form a school bus behavior contract whenever:
- a student is found to have engaged in bullying on the school bus, or
- a student is found to have engaged in physical assault or battery of another person on the school bus, or
- a student is found to have engaged in any inappropriate behavior on the school bus
The school bus behavior contract shall provide for age-appropriate discipline, penalties, and restrictions for student misconduct on the bus. Provisions may include, but are not limited to, assigned seating, ongoing parental involvement, and suspension from riding the bus.
These provisions regarding use of a bus behavior contract are not to be construed to limit the instances when other code of conduct violations may require use of a student bus behavior contract.