Student Handbook 2018-19

STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-2019

CARROLL COUNTY PUBL IC SCHOOLS

“Education for All …Success for Everyone”

C ARROLL C OUNTY P UBLIC S CHOOLS 605-9 Pine Street

TELEPHONE: (276) 728-3191

Hillsville, Virginia 24343

(276) 236-8145 FAX: (276) 728-3195

August 2018

Dear Student and Parents:

Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year! The Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) Student Handbook has been prepared as a method to communicate the rules, regulations, and responsibilities to students and parents. The administrators and staff of CCPS believe this handbook is important as we work with students and parents to build an environment in each school, which supports the ability of our teachers to teach and our students to learn. As we emphasize what we must do together, we will build character within our students, schools, and communities. This will assist in providing respect, caring, trustworthiness, responsibility, fairness, and citizenship needed to emphasize “success for everyone”. The student handbook designates our responsibilities as a community of learners and provides guidelines and consequences of unacceptable behaviors. Included in this handbook is general information and annual notifications required by law. Parents and students are asked to sign the statement in the back indicating receipt of the handbook and return it to school . Thank you for your support and encouragement as CCPS works together to make your child’s educational experience a positive one. With everyone’s help, we can make 2018-2019 a wonderful school year for all.

BEST WISHES FOR A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR!

“Education for All…Success for Everyone”

CARROLL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2018-2019 SCHOOL CALENDAR

August 6 August 8

Open House Schools Open

August 31 & September 3

Labor Day Holidays

October 10

End of First Quarter Grading Period

October 11-15

Fall Intercession Break Report Cards Issued

Week of October 22-26

November 6 November 21

Election Day

Schools Close at 1:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Holidays

November 22 & 23

December 19

End of Second Quarter Grading Period End of 1 st Semester Schools Close at 1:00 p.m.

December 20 –21

(Make-up days if needed)

December 20 – January 2

Winter Break

January 2 January 3 January 10

(Make-up day if needed)

Schools Reopen

Report Cards Issued

March 8

End of Third Quarter Grading Period

March 14-18

Spring Intercession Break

Week of March 25-29

Report Cards Issued

April 18

Schools Close at 1:00 p.m.

Spring Break

April 19 & April 22

April 22 May 17

(Make-up day if needed)

End of Fourth Quarter Grading Period End of 2 nd Semester Schools Close at 1:00 p.m.

May 20 – May 31

(Make-up days if needed)

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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The Carroll County Public School Division is committed to excellence in education for all and success for everyone. The development, implementation, and enforcement of the Student Handbook are intended to ensure that all students have fair access to an education. The Student Handbook is based on policy and provides a framework for defining the standards of student conduct and behavior that are acceptable and appropriate within the school learning environment. In addition, the Student Handbook addresses the prevention of inappropriate behaviors, intervention, legal-medical-technical issues, attendance, due process procedures, and the connection between responsibilities of the school system, the family, and the community. Such a framework ensures that the division’s policies and procedures are managed effectively, efficiently, consistently, and legally. STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY It is the Carroll County Public School Division’s responsibility to provide fair access to an education for every child and to seek to ensure respect for the dignity of each child. A safe school learning environment that encourages the healthy growth and development of each child must be free from conflict, threats of conflict or danger, and undue disruption. The standards of student conduct and behavior are based on clearly defined expectations, responsibilities, and consequences in the Student Handbook and provide models for the development of character and civic responsibility. RESPONSIBILITIES School personnel, parents, students, and School Board members share the responsibility to create and maintain a school environment that is conducive to learning. The following responsibilities have been identified by this School Board as appropriate to the intent of this policy.

JURISDICTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD

1. 2.

To adopt policies and regulations governing suspension and expulsion (§ 22.1-278) To maintain and follow an up-to-date policy manual (§ 22.1-253.13:7)

3. To include in a policy manual, the procedure for and the purpose of the requirements that certain acts (i.e., actual or attempted physical injury, unlawful wounding, maiming, and homicides) be reported to school authorities (§ 22.1-280.1) 4. To provide parents of each enrolled student a copy of the School Board's standards of student conduct that includes a statement to be signed, acknowledging the requirements of the School Board's standards of student conduct and to maintain records of such signed statements.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Become familiar with the Student Handbook and obey all of the rules.

Be on time to school and to class.

Be prepared to work by bringing school supplies and materials to class. Complete required class work and homework assignments on time. Take care of school materials, equipment, school buses, and school building. Show respect for the possessions, rights and feelings of others. Show respect for teachers, substitute teachers, administrators and other adults. Attend school regularly.

9. Accept and demonstrate the obligation of good citizenship to help prevent problems from happening and to help solve problems, if they occur. 10. Accept the consequences for student behavior. 11. Dress appropriately for school based on school system's dress code. 12. Bring to the attention of school officials and/or the School Resource Officer (SRO) information that could be used to prevent harm and bodily injury to others or damage to school property. 13. Sign and return the Student Handbook/Parent form to your school.

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RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARENTS/GUARDIANS

1. Become familiar with the Student Handbook and uphold the Standards of Student conduct and assist in disciplining your child as noted in Section III Parent Responsibility. 2. Provide your child with appropriate materials for participation in the school program. 3. Provide the school with current information about who to contact in an emergency so that immediate notification can be provided and the school can take authorized appropriate action. 4. Ensure that student dress is appropriate for school by meeting the school system's dress code. 5. Ensure that your child maintains personal cleanliness. 6. Help your child make wise decisions regarding behavior. 7. Send your child to school regularly and on time. 8. Provide encouragement and supervision for homework as reinforcement to classroom instruction. 9. Help your child learn responsible behavior and respect for the rights and possessions of others. 10. Maintain open lines of communication with teachers and other school personnel. 11. Meet school related financial obligations. 12. Sign and return the Student Handbook form to your child’s school.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Provide students with a copy of the Student Handbook.

Maintain good classroom management and appropriate student discipline in the school. Provide meaningful and challenging learning experiences for the students. Provide clear expectations to students on academics and behavior. Utilize school personnel and resources in addressing student problems. Teach expected standards of behavior and model this behavior by personal example. Enforce policies for violations of the code consistently and fairly.

8. Demonstrate an organized, collaborative, and ongoing effort to create and maintain a safe school with an environment conducive to learning. 9. Demonstrate respect for the dignity of every parent, employee, and school-age child. 10. Maintain effective lines of communication with parents/guardians regarding each student's behavior and academic progress.

ANNUAL NOTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF SCHOOL DIVISION POLICIES

The Carroll County Public Schools Policy Manual is available on the Carroll County Public Schools website www.ccpsd.k12.va.us. On the left hand side of the home page click “Policies and Procedures” and then click “Policy Manual.” At the top of the page you may do a word search for specific policies related to a topic or you may click “Policy Manual” on the left hand side of the page for a complete listing of policies. If you do not have access to the internet, printed copies of School Board policies are available at: Carroll County Public Schools 605-9 Pine Street

Hillsville, VA 24343 Phone: (276) 730-3200

NOTIFICATION REGARDING PROSECUTION OF JUVENILES AS ADULTS Pursuant to § 16.1-269.1 of the Code of Virginia, if a juvenile 14 years of age or older at the time of an alleged offense is charged with an offense which would be a felony if committed by an adult, the court shall, on motion of the attorney for the Commonwealth and prior to a hearing on the merits, hold a transfer hearing and may retain jurisdiction or transfer such juvenile for proper criminal proceedings to the appropriate circuit court having criminal jurisdiction of such offenses if committed by an adult. Additional information regarding this matter can be found in the Carroll County Public School’s Policy Manual posted on our website https://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/ccpsd/Board.nsf/Public .

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TITLE IX In accordance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq., and its implementing regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part 106, the Carroll County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability or marital status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. To file a complaint, notify the Title IX Coordinator: Mrs. Elizabeth Motley, Director of Human Resources; 605-9 Pine Street; Hillsville, VA 24343 or call 276-728-3191 or 276-236-8145. For further assistance, you may contact the following: Office for Civil Rights, District of Columbia Office; U.S. Department of Education; P.O. Box 14620; Washington, DC 20044-4620 or call 202-208-2545 or 202-208-7741 (TDD).

NOTIFICATION OF CARROLL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS QUALIFICATIONS FOR VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN

Beginning with the 9 th grade class of 2011 - 2012 honor graduates achieving Magna Cum Laude status (GPA of 3.8 – 3.9) and Summa Cum Laude status (GPA of 4.0 and above) will be recognized during high school graduation. Two students will be chosen from the Summa Cum Laude graduates by a combination of members of the senior class and members of the CCHS faculty and staff to serve as graduation speakers. Carroll County High School in an attempt to recognize more students for their academic accomplishments will no longer select a class valedictorian and salutatorian beginning with the graduating class of 2014 – 2015.

SERVICES FOR GIFTED STUDENTS

The gifted education program in the Carroll County Public Schools provides services in compliance with the Virginia Regulations for Gifted Programs . The goals of education for gifted students are to advance knowledge and skills in each student’s area of strength, provide opportunities for problem-solving and higher level thinking in real life contexts, and encourage self-directed learning. The search for, screening, and identification of gifted students is a continuous process throughout grades K-12. Students are screened, referred and identified in the area of Specific Academic Aptitude (SAA). Teachers, parents or students may contact the school-based coordinator to make a gifted referral. Once a referral is made, the School Coordinator of Gifted Services will initiate further assessments. When all assessments have been completed, the parents/guardians will be asked to meet with the Identification-Placement Committee. The School Coordinator of Gifted Services and other members of the Identification-Placement Committee will share the results of the assessments and any other pertinent information with the committee. Based on the information gathered, the committee will determine eligibility based upon the Carroll County Public Schools criteria for eligibility. Elementary, middle school, and high school students identified as having Specific Academic Aptitude may be cluster grouped in classrooms with teachers who are trained to meet their needs. Identified students receive instruction at a pace and level of complexity appropriate to their needs. Acceleration and enrichment options are available including grade level or content are acceleration if appropriate. High school students may self-select courses from dual credit offerings (high school and college credit); Advanced Placement; Southwest Virginia Governor’s School; Linwood Holton Virtual Governor’s School; Virginia Virtual Program; Blue Ridge Crossroads Governor’s Academy for Technical Education (BRCGATE); or an Associate’s Degree Program through Wytheville Community College. The primary focus of services is in the regular classroom through differentiation of instruction; however, enrichment opportunities are offered to gifted learners as resources permit.

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CARROLL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENT HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Preface School Calendar

i

Statement of Purpose, Philosophy, and Responsibilities

ii

Title IX

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Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Gifted Services Table of Contents Telephone Directory

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Section I: PROCEDURES Attendance

1 4 4 4 5 5 8 9 9 9

Due Process

School Resource Officer

Search and Seizure/Evidence/Contraband Student Behavior: Standards and Expectations

I.

Standards of Student Conduct Appropriate Consequences

II.

III. IV.

Extent of Authority Filing a Complaint

V.

Suspension - Short-term and Long-term

VI.

Expulsion Exclusion

11 12 12 16 16 19 20 20 20 21 23 23 23 25 26 27

VII.

VIII.

Suspension or Expulsion of Students with Disabilities

IX.

Student Readmission

Graduation Requirements Standards of Learning Tests Enrollment Requirements

Transfer Students Grading System

Notice of Promotion, Retention, and Remediation Policies

Section II: CONDUCT AND CONSEQUENCES Bullying

Abusive Language and/or Behavior

Disruptive Conduct

Bomb Threats/False Fire Alarms

Cellular Phones and Electronic Devices

Cheating/Plagiarizing/Forgery

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Computer Network

28 29 31 33 35 36 37 38 39 41 42 44 45 46 47

Conduct on School Buses

Dress

Drugs and Alcohol Tobacco Products

Hazing/Assault and Battery/Fighting Property Damage/Vandalism/Theft Sexual Harassment of Students

Gang Activity or Association

Student Organizations

Tardiness/Skipping Class/Leaving School Without Permission Threats Against Employees, Students, or Other Persons

Trespassing/Unauthorized Presence

Weapons/Firearms/Destructive Devices/Look-Alike

Other Weapons Violations

Section III: GENERAL INFORMATION Annual Parent Notification of the Screening Process for the Carroll County Public Schools’ Health and Child Find Program 48 Annual Notification to Parents of Students in Grades 5–10 of Scoliosis Information 48 Annual Notification to Parents of Students in Grade 6 on Human Papillomavirus 48 School Health Requirements and Services 49 School Health Records 49 Administering Medicines to Students 50 Annual Notification to Parents Regarding the Carroll County Guidance and 52 Counseling Program Compulsory School Attendance Law 52 Annual Notification to Parents Regarding the Laws Governing Prosecution of 53 Juveniles as Adults Annual Notification of Parental Responsibility and Involvement Requirements 53 Annual Notification of Students/Parents Regarding Destruction of Special Education Records 54 Acceptable Computer System Use 55 Annual Notification of Student – Athlete Concussions During Extracurricular Activities 57 Annual Notification to Students/Parents Regarding the ESSA “Highly Qualified 58 Teacher” Requirement Annual Notification to Students/Parents Regarding Student Education Records and 59 Release of Student Information Annual Notification to Students/Parents Regarding Directory Information 60 Annual Notification to Parents Regarding Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minor Registry 60 Annual Notification to Students/Parents Regarding Administration of Surveys/ 61 Questionnaires and Certain Physical Exams Annual Notification of Lunch Charge Policy School Nutrition Program – Division Wide Charge Policy/Collection Procedures 62 Annual Notification to Students/Parents Regarding Eating Disorders 63

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Index

65 68 71 72 73

Notice and Consent/Opt-Out for Specific Activities Acceptable Computer System Use Agreement

Receipt of Student Handbook Statement

Attendance Policy Addendum

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CARROLL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

SCHOOL

PHONE

Carroll Co. High 100 Cavs Lane

(Grades 9-12)

276/728-2125 276/236-4455

Hillsville, VA 24343

276/730-9932 FAX

Carroll Co. Middle School 1036 N. Main Street Hillsville, VA 24343

(Grades 6-8)

276/728-4211 276/728-2382

276/236-5758 276/728-4089 FAX

Fancy Gap Elementary 63 Winding Ridge Road Fancy Gap, VA 24328 Gladesboro Elementary 7845 Snake Creek Road Hillsville, VA 24343 Gladeville Elementary 3117 Glendale Road Galax, VA 24333 Hillsville Elementary Hillsville, VA 24343 Laurel Elementary 26 Pleasant View Road Austinville, VA 24312 Oakland Elementary 4930 Pipers Gap Road 90 Patriot Lane Galax, VA 24333 St. Paul School 231 Flower Gap Road Cana, VA 24317

(Grades K-5)

276/728-7504

276/728/4619 FAX

(Grades K-5)

276/398-2493

276/398-3384 FAX

(Grades K-5)

276/236-5449

276/238-1625 FAX

(Grades K-5)

276/728-7312

276/730-2013 FAX

(Grades K-5)

276/728-9247

276/728-5742 FAX

(Grades K-5)

276/236-3049

276/236-5367 FAX

(Grades K-7)

276/755-3512

276/755-3211 FAX

Carroll County Adult Education Center

276/728-0296

205 Oak Street

276/728-0296 FAX

Hillsville, VA 24343

Regional Alternative Education Center

(Grades 7-12)

276/728-9055

205 Oak Street

276/728-2562 FAX

Hillsville, VA 24343

Carroll County Public Schools Central Office

276/728-3191 276/728-4151

276/236-8145

Snow Phone

Toll Free School Safety Hotline

1-800-472-3382 276/730-3210 FAX

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PROCEDURES

SECTION I

ATTENDANCE (JC, JEA, JEB, JEC, JED, JED-R, JEG) Code of Virginia 22.1-254, 22.1-258

I. Code of Virginia 22.1-258 Whenever any pupil fails to report to school for a total of five (5) scheduled school days for the school year and no indication has been received by school personnel that the pupil’s parent is aware of and supports the pupil’s absences and a reasonable effort to notify the parent has failed, the school principal or his/her designee shall make a reasonable effort to ensure that direct contact is made with the parent, either in person or through telephone conversation, by the attendance officer to obtain an explanation for the pupil’s absence and to explain to the parent the consequences of continued nonattendance. The attendance officer, the pupil, and the pupil’s parent shall jointly develop a plan to resolve the pupil’s nonattendance. Such plan shall include documentation of the reasons for the pupil’s nonattendance. If the pupil is absent an additional day after direct contact with the pupil’s parent and the attendance offer has received no indication that the pupil’s parent is aware of and supports the pupil’s absence, the attendance officer shall schedule a conference within ten (10) school days with the pupil, his parent, and school personnel, which conference may include other community service providers to resolve issues related to the pupil’s nonattendance. The conference shall be held no later than fifteen school days after the sixth absence. Upon the next absence by such pupil without indication to the attendance officer that the pupil’s parent is aware of and supports the pupil’s absence, the school principal or his/her designee shall notify the attendance officer who shall enforce the provisions of the Code of Virginia, either one or both of the following: *Filing a complaint with the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court alleging the pupil is a Child in Need of Supervision (CHINS) as defined in the Code of Virginia 16.1-228 OR *Instituting proceedings against the parents pursuant to the Code of Virginia 18.2-371 or 22.1-262. II. General Statements Students, and the parent, guardian or other person having control of the school age child will comply with the state laws on compulsory school attendance. A copy of the Compulsory Attendance Law is found in the General Information Section of this handbook. The importance of the Compulsory Attendance Regulation is that achievement is partially a function of regular school attendance. Those students in grades K-7 who do not attend a minimum of 160 days of the prescribed 180 day school term under the regular daily schedule or 82 days of the prescribed 90 day school term under the block schedule in grades 8-12, in a public school and/or who have not pursued a study program at home by formal arrangement as set forth by the superintendent or his/her designee(s), will not receive academic credit for passing the year's work. The superintendent or his/her designee(s) may waive this requirement in special cases where extenuating circumstances exist and the ability and effort on the part of the student merit consideration. Such cases shall be approved by the school Attendance Review Panel to include the IEP team where appropriate prior to recommendation for waiver of the attendance requirement. Appeals for general education students may be made to the principal and for IDEA eligible student’s appeals may be made to the Special Education Director or his/her designee. (See page 14 Item V III-C) III. Monitoring Absences A. Compulsory School Attendance Laws: The system wide policy regarding the monitoring of student absences shall be as follows: 1. School personnel shall send an automated phone call on each day of absence. 2. After three, five, nine days/class periods absent per school year, students will receive a written notification from school personnel. Attendance concerns will be discussed at the parent/teacher conference at the end of the grading period. 3. Students are allowed to have five (5) days excused by a parent note. After five parent notes, they will be unexcused. Any additional excused days without a professional’s note must be approved by the school’s principal. 4. Students who miss five (5) unexcused days, parents must attend a school level attendance meeting with the principal. 5. Students who miss ten (10) unexcused days, parents must attend a county level attendance meeting with the truancy officer and other service providers.

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6. Students that miss more than ten (10) days unexcused can be referred to the Carroll County Court Services Unit by the truancy officer. 7. By Virginia Standards of Accreditation, more than 18 absences for any reason results in students being considered chronically absent. B. Partial Day Absences 1. Tardy with Reason: Late arrival at the start of the school day or returning back to school following an appointment or other obligation with professional documentation accounting for time missed. Classified as excused. 2. Tardy: Late arrival to school or assigned classroom or learning location without professional documentation accounting for the missed time. Classified as unexcused. Only 10 tardies in a school year are permitted. 3. Early Dismissal with Reason: Early departure from school with professional documentation accounting for time missed. Classified as excused. 4. Early Dismissal: Early departure from school without professional documentation accounting for the time missed. Classified as unexcused. Only 10 occurrences in a school year are permitted. 5. Skipping: Not reporting to school, failure to attend class while at school (in excess of 5 minutes late) or leaving school without following early dismissal procedures. 6. See disposition chart on page 42. *Please see “Warning Signs of Concern in Students Who Are Frequently Absent or Tardy” available from the School Social Worker. C. Academic credit: The system wide policy regarding the monitoring of student absences on a regular daily schedule or on a block schedule in relation to withholding credit shall be as follows: 1. Regular daily schedule (Grades K-7): After more than twenty days of absence, students will not receive academic credit for the year. 2. Block schedule (Grades 8-12): After more than eight class periods of absence, students will not receive academic credit for that course during the semester. D. Report for Suspension of Driver’s License: If a student who is under 18 years of age has 10 or more unexcused absences from school on consecutive school days, the principal may notify the juvenile and domestic relations court, which may take action to suspend the student’s driver’s license. The following steps should be followed when a student is absent: 1. Parent/guardian will call the school during the morning on the day of absence. 2. Parent/guardian will write an excuse giving the student's name, day(s) of absence and reason for absence to be presented upon arrival on the day of return to school. 3. Excused absences shall include: a. Notes from doctor, dentist, or counselor: must include time and date of visit b. Court note c. Funeral note IV. Parent/Guardian Responsibilities A.

d. Carroll County Public Schools respects the periodic need for a student to be absent due to an illness where the parent decides the student does not need to go to the doctor or for an absence that is due to an issue that is out of the control of the parent(s) or guardian(s). When properly communicated with the student’s school, these absences would be accepted as un undocumented excused absence . Elementary, Middle, and High School students are allowed to accumulate five (5) undocumented excused absences. Additional undocumented excused absences will not be accepted and will be viewed as unexcused absences.

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B.

When a student has a history of illness the following procedure applies: Parent/guardian will notify the school in writing at the beginning of every school year or as necessary about the student's long-term illness(es) and/or short-term medical problems which may affect attendance.

V.

Waiving of the Attendance Requirement (JED-R)

The superintendent or his/her designee(s) may waive the 160 day regular daily schedule for grades K-7, or the 82 day block schedule attendance requirement per semester for grades 8-12, and allow student to receive academic credit, upon recommendation by the school Attendance Review Panel, when absences are due to illness of the student, disabling conditions, extreme affliction in the family, death in the family, quarantine, required attendance in court by the student, or other extenuating circumstances. This panel may include the IEP Team (Annual Review). VI. Student Removal from Class/Alternative Placement (JFCA) School personnel have the authority to remove students from class for disruptive behavior. “Disruptive behavior” means a violation of School Board regulations governing student conduct that interrupts or obstructs the learning environment. A. Criteria for Removal: 1. Student’s removal from class is necessary to restore a learning environment free from interruptions and obstructions caused by the student’s behavior. 3. Teacher and/or administrative interventions have been attempted and failed to end the student’s behavior. 4. Written notice of at least two prior incident reports of the student’s disruptive behavior and the opportunity to meet with the teacher and/or principal or his/her designee have been provided to the student’s parents. B. Procedures for Written Notification of Student and Parents: Teachers should write incident reports regarding all incidents of disruptive behavior. The reports will be filed with the school administration and provided to the student’s parents within 24 hours of the incident. The parents must be given the opportunity to meet with the teacher and/or school administrator to discuss the student’s behavior and the possible consequences if the behavior continues. The teacher will document, in writing, his or her attempts to request and encourage the parents to meet with him or her or school administrators. C. Guidelines for Alternative Assignment and Instruction of Removed Students: The principal determines the appropriate placement of the student. The principal has several options regarding the placement of a removed student including, but not limited to: 1. Assigning the student to an alternative program. 2. Assigning the student to another class. 3. Sending the student to the principal’s office or study hall. If the principal chooses this option, the teacher provides and evaluates the appropriate make-up work for the student. 4. Suspending or expelling the student. If the principal chooses this option, alternative instruction and assignment, if any, is provided according to School Board policy and in the case of students with disabilities, in accordance with federal law. 5. Returning the student to class (see procedures below). D. Procedure for the Student’s Return to Class: The principal determines after consultation with the teacher the duration of the student removal from class and notifies the teacher of the decision to return the student to class. If there is a disagreement between the principal and teacher on returning a student to class, this policy’s procedure applies. Once

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the decision has been made to return the student to class, the teacher and principal develop a plan to address future disruptive behavior. Make-Up Work Upon a student's return to school, that student is responsible for satisfactorily making up all schoolwork missed during an absence within a specific length of time, as specified by the school's make-up work procedure. DUE PROCESS Due Process is a set of requirements, which seeks to achieve fundamental fairness. The principal or designee as the primary investigating officer must protect the rights of the student while at the same time performing the administrative duties of the school system. Due Process requirements include: 1. Informing the student, parent/guardian in writing no later than two (2) school days following the incident of the specific charges, which, if proven would justify the proposed punishment as stated in the Carroll County Student Handbook; 2. Specifying the evidence supporting the charges; 3. Providing the opportunity for the student to present his/her side of the story of the incident; 4. In the event the incident is not resolved, the student, parent/guardian has a right to an appeal which is to be submitted in writing within seven (7) days to the principal. 5. In the case a hearing is necessary, then state when, where and before whom it will be held. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER School Resource Officers (SROs) are certified law enforcement officers employed by a local law enforcement agency who serve the schools as regular staff that become an integral part of the total school program. They have four major roles: to serve as law enforcement agents, as teachers, as community liaisons, and as role models. Their presence serves as a deterrent to criminal behaviors, and they work with administrators and staff to prevent violence and maintain a safe and secure environment. SEARCH AND SEIZURE/EVIDENCE/CONTRABAND (JFG) I. Definition A. The principal, or a member of the administrative staff designated in writing by the principal, to maintain order and discipline in the schools and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of students and school personnel, may search a student, student lockers or student automobile and its contents where the person conducting the search or the principal designating the person to search has reasonable cause for a search. Reasonable cause for a search means circumstances, which would cause a reasonable person to believe that a search of a particular person, place, or thing would lead to the discovery of: 1. evidence of a violation of the student conduct standards contained in the student handbook; 2. anything which because of its presence presents an immediate danger of physical harm or illness to any person. Property Rights All student desks, lockers and other storage areas provided for student use on school premises remain the property of the school board and are provided for the use of the students. The lockers and other storage areas are subject to inspection, access for maintenance, and search pursuant to this regulation. No student shall lock or otherwise impede access to any locker or storage area except with a lock provided by or approved by the principal of the school in which the locker or storage area is located. Unapproved locks shall be removed and destroyed. VII. II.

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III. Procedures for Search When deemed necessary, a search of lockers, desks, storage areas, a student, book bag, gym bag, any sort of bag, or a motor vehicle may be conducted. The search, and if necessary, the seizure of items will be conducted in accordance with the school division's policies. Should illegal materials be found during a search, law enforcement officials shall be notified. A student's failure to permit searches and seizures as provided in this handbook will be considered grounds for disciplinary action. STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENT BEHAVIOR I. Standards of Student Conduct (JFC-R) The following are standards of student conduct established by the School Board for all students under its jurisdiction. Consequences shall be determined on the basis of the facts presented in each instance of misconduct in the reasonable discretion of the Board, its designated committees and other appropriate school officials. Pages 5-7 may be removed from this handbook and placed in a convenient location as a quick, ready reference. 1. Abusive, Obscene or Profane Language p. 23 Students shall not use language, a gesture, or engage in conduct that is vulgar, profane, obscene or disrupts the teaching and learning environment. 2. Acceptable Use of the Internet p. 28 Students shall abide by the School Division’s Acceptable Computer Network, Internet, and E-Mail Use Policy and Regulation. 3. Assault and Battery p. 36 A student shall not assault or commit battery upon another person. Voluntary fighting resulting in physical injury to another person shall be considered assault and battery. Physical Assault includes any physical confrontation that may result in no injury, minor injury, or serious injury that includes, but may not be limited to, kicking, shoving, pushing, hitting and fighting. Battery is the unlawful application of force to the person of another. 4. Bomb Threats p. 25 Students shall not engage in any illegal conduct involving firebombs, explosive or incendiary materials or devices or hoax explosive devices or chemical bombs as defined in the Code of Virginia. Moreover, students shall not make any threats or false threats to bomb school personnel or school property. 5. Bullying p. 23 A student, either individually or as a part of a group, shall not harass or bully others either in person or by the use of any communication technology including computer systems, telephones, pagers, or instant messaging systems. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to, physical, verbal, or written intimidation, taunting, name-calling, and insults and any combination of prohibited activities. “Bullying” means any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyber bullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict. 6. Cheating p. 27 Students shall not cheat, plagiarize or knowingly make false statements with respect to any assigned schoolwork or tests. 7. Conduct on School Bus p. 29 Students shall not behave in a disruptive manner or otherwise violate these Standards of Conduct while waiting for a school bus, while on a school bus or after being discharged from a school bus.

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8. p. 23 Students shall not engage in conduct that is or is intended to be disruptive of any school activity, function or process of the school or is dangerous to the health or safety of students or others. 9. Dress p. 31 A student’s dress and appearance shall not be such that it causes disruption, distracts others from the educational process or creates a health or safety problem. Students must comply with specific building dress regulations of which students will be given prior notice. 10. Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco Products p. 33 & 35 A student shall not possess, use, and/or distribute alcohol, tobacco and/or tobacco products, or other drugs on school property, on school buses, or during school activities, on or off school property. This includes, but may not be limited to, smokeless tobacco, anabolic steroids, look-alike drugs, drug paraphernalia, and any prescription or non-prescription drug not possessed in accordance with Policy JHCD. A student shall not possess, procure or purchase or attempt to possess, procure, or purchase, or be under the influence of (legal intoxication not required), or use or consume or attempt to use or consume, any of the restricted substances listed in this regulation or what is represented by or to the student to be any or the restricted substances listed in this regulation or what the student believes is any of the restricted substances in this regulation. 11. Restricted Substance p. 34 Alcoholic drinks, marijuana, narcotic drugs, hallucinogens, stimulants, depressants, and anything else covered by the Drug Control Act referenced below, as well as any abusable glue, paint and similar materials, anabolic steroids and both prescription and non-prescription drugs if they are not taken according to the prescription or direction on the package, and includes anything that a student represents to be a restricted substance or which a student believes is a restricted substance. In addition to any other consequences which may result, a student who is a member of a school athletic team will be ineligible for two school years to compete in interscholastic athletic competition if the school principal and the division superintendent determine that the student used anabolic steroids during the training period immediately preceding or during the sport season of the athletic team, unless such steroid was prescribed by a licensed physician for a medical condition. 12. Distribution or Sale of Illegal Drugs or Possession or Distribution with Intent to Sell p. 34 Students shall not manufacture, give, sell, distribute or possess with intent to give, sell or distribute marijuana, or other controlled substance as defined in the Drug Control Act, Chapter 15.1 of Title 54 of the Code of Virginia. 13. Felony Charges p. 53 Students charged with any offense, wherever committed, that would be a felony if committed by an adult might be disciplined (such as placement in Alternative Education program until adjudicated) and/or required to participate in prevention/intervention activities. 14. Gambling p. 23 A student shall not bet money or other things of value, or knowingly play or participate in any game involving such a bet, on school property or during any school related activity. 15. Gang Activity p. 39 A student shall not engage in gang activities including any group activity that threatens, that is illegal and violent, or that portends the development of gang activity, which may include inappropriate congregating, bullying, and harassment. 16. Harassment p. 39 A student shall not harass another student or any school employee, volunteer, student teacher or any other person present in school facilities or at school functions. 17. Hazing p. 36 Students shall not engage in hazing. Hazing means to recklessly or intentionally endanger the health or safety of a student or students or to inflict bodily harm on a student or students in connection with or for the purpose of Disruptive Conduct

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initiation, admission into or affiliation with or as a condition for continued membership in a club, organization, association, fraternity, sorority, or student body regardless of whether the student or students so endangered or injured participated voluntarily in the relevant activity. The principal of any school at which hazing which causes bodily injury occurs shall report the hazing to the local Commonwealth Attorney. Hazing, as defined above, is a Class 1 misdemeanor which may be punished by confinement in jail for up to 12 months and a fine of up to $2,500, or both, in addition to any disciplinary consequences which may be imposed under this policy. In addition, any person receiving bodily injury by hazing has a right to sue, civilly, the person or persons guilty thereof, whether adults or infants. See Va. Code §18.2-56. 18. Laser Pointers p. 28 Students shall not have in their possession laser pointers. 19. Possession of Beepers, Cellular Telephones, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) p. 26 or Similar Devices Students may possess a beeper, cellular telephone, smart phone, tablet, Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) or other communications device on school property, including school buses, provided that the device must remain off and out of sight during instructional time unless it is being used for instructional purposes at the direction of the student’s teacher. At no time may any device be used with an unfiltered connection to the Internet. The division is not liable for devices brought to school or school activities. If a student possesses or uses such a device other than as permitted in this policy, in addition to other disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed, the device may be confiscated from the student and returned only to the student’s parent. 20. Refusing to Obey the Authority of School Personnel p. 23 Students shall comply with any oral or written instructions made by school personnel within the scope of their authority as provided by board policies and regulations. 21. Reports of Conviction or Adjudication of Delinquency Pursuant to Code 16.1-305.1 p. 53 Any student for whom the superintendent has received a report pursuant to Va. Code 16.1-305.1 of an adjudication of delinquency or a conviction for an offense listed in subsection G of Va. Code 16.1-260 may be suspended or expelled. Students convicted or adjudicated delinquent of an offense listed in the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended, 16.1-305.1, may be suspended or expelled. 22. Sexual Harassment p. 38 Students shall not sexually harass another student or any school employee, volunteer, student teacher or any other person present in school facilities or at school functions. Sexual harassment includes any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other inappropriate verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. 23. Tardiness or Unexcused Absence p. 42 Students shall not be absent from or report late to class or school without appropriate parental permission, school permission or an otherwise valid excuse. If a student who is under 18 years of age has 10 or more unexcused absences from school on consecutive school days, the principal may notify the juvenile and domestic relations court, which may take action to suspend the student’s driver’s license. 24. Theft p. 37 Students shall not intentionally take the personal property of another person without consent under duress, threat or other otherwise. 25. Threats or Intimidation p. 44 Students shall not make any verbal, written, or physical threat of bodily injury or use of force directed toward another person for the purpose of extortion or for any other reason. 26. Trespass p. 45 Students shall not trespass on school property or use school facilities without proper authority or permission, or during a period of suspension or expulsion.

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27. p. 37 Students shall not willfully or maliciously damage or deface any school building or other property owned or under the control of the School Board. In addition, students shall not willfully or maliciously damage or deface property belonging to or under the control of any other person at school, on a school bus or at school-sponsored events. 28. Possession or Use of Weapons or Other Dangerous Articles p. 46 Students shall not have in their possession any type of unauthorized firearm or other article which may be used as a weapon, regardless of whether it is commonly accepted as such. This regulation incorporates Policy JFCD. 29. Other Conduct In addition to these specific standards, students shall not engage in any conduct which materially and substantially disrupts the ongoing educational process or which is otherwise a violation of federal, state or local law. Corrective Actions The following corrective actions are among those available to the school administration for violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Each offense shall be considered fully in determining reasonable corrective actions. Accumulative offenses by a student shall also be considered in determining reasonable corrective actions. Also, see page 13 for instructions dealing with IDEA students. 1. Counseling 2. Admonition 3. Reprimand 4. Loss of privileges, including access to the School Division’s computer system 5. Parental conferences 6. Modification of student classroom assignment or schedule 7. Student behavior contract 8. Referral to student assistance services 9. Removal from class 10. Initiation of child study process 11. Referral to in-school intervention, mediation, or community service programs 12. Tasks or restrictions assigned by the principal or his designee 13. Detention after school, before school, or Saturday school 14. Suspension from school-sponsored activities or events prior to, during, or after the regular school day 15. In-school suspension 16. Out-of-school suspension 17. Referral to an alternative education program 18. Notification of legal authority where appropriate 19. Recommendation for expulsion including recommendation for expulsion for possessing a firearm, destructive device, firearm muffler, firearm silencer or pneumatic gun on school property or at a school–sponsored event 20. Recommendation for expulsion for having brought a controlled substance, imitation controlled substance or marijuana, onto school property or to a school sponsored activity 21. Evaluation for alcohol or drug abuse 22. Participation in a drug, alcohol or violence intervention, prevention or treatment program Vandalism

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Appropriate Consequences (JFC-R)

The principal or designee shall determine the appropriate consequences to be taken in each case of student misconduct or violation of any standard or expectation based on the Student Handbook, except when School Board action is required, and may request the assistance of the Coordinator of Alternative Education and Student Attendance Services in disciplinary cases. Students have the right to due process and to fair procedures in determining facts and imposing consequences.

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A. The following consequences are authorized: 1. Counseling of the student in private concerning his/her responsibilities and the standards and expectations of the school. 2. Notification of legal authorities may be necessary if a law has been violated. 3. Notification of community agencies to assist student and/or family. 4. Student Conference: is required for all violations. 5. Parent Contact: is appropriate for any and all violations. 6. Student Responsibility Center/In-School suspension. 6. Suspension: Short and/or Long-Term. 7. Expulsion: is a last resort action that removes a student from the school system. Extent of School Authority (JFC-R, CF) Students are under the jurisdiction of school authorities while on school property, when traveling to or from school, or attending school sponsored activities. IV. Filing a Complaint (KL, KLB) Any parent or guardian of a student in the Carroll County Public Schools may file a complaint involving a particular school, learning resources, and instructional materials used in teaching the curriculum. Complaints shall be presented in writing to the school principal within seven (7) calendar days after the incident. If the complaint cannot be resolved at the school level of the principal in consultation with the staff, it shall be referred to the superintendent or his/her designee. If the central office staff and complainant cannot reach satisfactory solution, the matter may, at the School Board’s discretion, be heard at a regular Board meeting. Any parent, custodian, or legal guardian of a pupil attending the Carroll County Public Schools who is aggrieved by an action of the School Board may, within thirty days after such action, petition the local circuit court to review the action of the School Board. The court will sustain the action of the School Board unless the Board exceeded its authority, acted arbitrarily or capriciously, or abused its discretion. V. Suspension (JGD-R, JGE-R) A. General Prompt use of all available resources will be enlisted to assist students in making required adjustments to the school situation. This assistance will range from simple behavioral suggestions by the classroom teacher to the use of the skills of specialized persons in the school division or from outside the division. In utilizing these resources to assist any student to adjust to the school situation, each staff member, from classroom teacher to superintendent, is expected to call upon the resource or resources deemed best suited to meet the particular student's individual needs. When attempts to achieve a satisfactory adjustment fail, the suspension of a student may become necessary either to help improve his/her conduct or to relieve others of the distraction caused by his/her behavior. Any student suspended shall not enter school grounds/facilities until officially readmitted, except for permission of the principal or a designee. Violation of this policy shall constitute trespassing. B. Definition Short-Term Suspension means any disciplinary action wherein a student is not permitted to attend school for ten (10) days or less and is denied access to the school premises and programs without removing his name from the school register. III.

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