Floyd Calendar 2019-2020

Table of Contents 

Remedial Instruction ....................................................................................................................... 10  Resource Directory............................................................................................................................ 3  School Counseling ............................................................................................................................. 7  School Nutrition ................................................................................................................................ 6 

Parental Statement of Receipt ...................................................................................................... 105  Parent Teacher Organizations ........................................................................................................... 3  Pledge of Allegiance ........................................................................................................................ 13  Promotion/Retention........................................................................................................................ 9 

Local Sources of Information............................................................................................................. 3  Main Directory .................................................................................................................................. 2  Medication Administration ............................................................................................................. 91  Medication Administration Record ................................................................................................. 95 

Moment of Silence .......................................................................................................................... 13  Monthly Calendars .......................................................................................................................... 15  Objection To Release of Directory Info Form ................................................................................ 103  PALS Testing .................................................................................................................................... 14 

Homebound .................................................................................................................................... 13  Homeless......................................................................................................................................... 13  Kindergarten Registration ............................................................................................................... 14  Literacy Strategies............................................................................................................................. 5 

Crisis Services .................................................................................................................................... 3  Emergency Closings........................................................................................................................... 4  Family Life Curriculum..................................................................................................................... 13  Family Trips ..................................................................................................................................... 97 

Gifted Education ............................................................................................................................... 7  Grading/Evaluations.......................................................................................................................... 8  Guidelines for Homework ............................................................................................................... 10  High School Graduation................................................................................................................... 11 

Standards of Student Conduct ........................................................................................................ 31  Student Wellness ............................................................................................................................ 99  Supplemental Accident Insurance................................................................................................... 13  Teacher Qualifications....................................................................................................................... 7  Title I ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Tobacco Policy................................................................................................................................. 28

Attendance Plans ............................................................................................................................ 29  Authorization for Medication Administration Form........................................................................ 93  Central Office Directory .................................................................................................................... 3  Counseling......................................................................................................................................... 3 

Sex Offender Registry...................................................................................................................... 28  Special Education .............................................................................................................................. 7  Sports Schedule............................................................................................................................... 13  SOL Testing...................................................................................................................................... 14 

Academic Competitions .................................................................................................................. 13  Annual Calendars ............................................................................................................................ 15  Asbestos Plan .................................................................................................................................. 28  Attendance Laws............................................................................................................................. 28 

Visit us at www.floyd.k12.va.us

MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT Greetings from Floyd County Public Schools:  We are excited about what the 2019‐2020 school year has in store for our students,  staff, and community. Thanks to the efforts of our staff, our School Board, and  community partnerships we have made great strides in meeting the needs of our  children in the first two years of our six‐year vision. Details of our progress are outlined  on our website ( www.floyd.k12.va.us ) under “About Us” then “Budget & Six Year  Vision”.  

We are strengthening our partnerships with Virginia Tech, Radford University, New River  Community College (NRCC) and our own area businesses to explore internship and  degree program opportunities. We are expanding the experiences for our students and  involving high engagement project centered activities to develop problem solving and  creativity.  

We have continued our efforts to make every household in Floyd County literacy rich by  providing a resource back pack for any 3, 4, or 5 year old resident of Floyd County.  Please call our school board office (540‐745‐9400) if you know of a child or family in  need of this resource, who we haven’t already visited. Please read to your children often,  the benefits are endless. Reading strategies are provided in this handbook.  

The most beneficial resources for our children are our staff and the families of our  students. Our staff continue to create opportunities for growth, allowing for each  person’s potential to be revealed and their dreams a possibility. We do this in part  by  conveying to our students that they are safe, cared for, and we all want them to be  successful. 

Please feel free to contact myself or any of our leadership team at anytime. We wish you  all a memorable and successful school year.  Warmest Regards,   John F. Wheeler, Ed.D. 

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District A – Locust Grove Telephone: (540) 651-8283 (H) moriscot@floyd.k12.va.us Pamela Snead PO Box 816 121 Old Hensley Rd Floyd, VA 24091

194 Indian Creek Rd., NW Willis, VA 24380

SCHOOL BOARD DIRECTORY James Ingram, Chairman 3880 Floyd Hwy N Floyd, VA 24091 District B – Little River (540) 597-7472 (C)

District C – Courthouse Telephone: (540) 239-4446 (C) sneadp@floyd.k12.va.us C. Gene Bishop

4571 Floyd Hwy S Willis, VA 24380

District D – Burks Fork Telephone: (540) 789-2298 (H) (602) 373-1277 (C) leroyl@floyd.k12.va.us

District E – Indian Valley Telephone: (540) 789-4282 (H) (540) 629-0769 (C) bishopg@floyd.k12.va.us

Anthony “Tony” Morisco 260 Graysville Rd NE Copper Hill, VA 24079

ingramj@floyd.k12.va.us

Telephone: (540) 745-2997 (H)

Laura H. Leroy, Vice-Chairman

Administrative Assistants ____________ Denna Harris (Career & Technology) Lisa Thomas (Guidance) Tammy Sapp (Receptionist) Loren Robertson Megan Lowry

Brittany Quesenberry

Willis, VA 24380

Principal: Leona Brown Administrative Assistant: Angie Vest Floyd Elementary School 531 Oak Hill Dr., SW Floyd, VA 24091

Floyd County High School 721 Baker Street, SW Floyd, VA 24091

Check Elementary School 6810 Floyd Hwy N. Copper Hill, VA 24079

Indian Valley Elementary School 4130 Indian Valley Rd., NW Radford, VA 24141 Principal: Elizabeth Motley

Principal: Shane Reed

Principal: Amber Burnett Assistant Principal: Caitlin Owens

Administrative Assistant: Patsy Turman Willis Elementary School P.O. Box 10 - 5075 Floyd Hwy S

Administrative Assistant: Vona Weddle

Administrative Assistant: Ashlee Weeks

SECONDARY SCHOOL DIRECTORY

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIRECTORY

Telephone: (540) 745-9440; Fax: (540) 745-9494

Telephone: (540) 745-9450; Fax: (540) 745-9481 Principal ___________________ Barry Hollandsworth Assistant Principals _______________ Travis Cantrell

Telephone: (540) 745-9420; Fax: (540) 745-9490

Telephone: (540) 745-9430; Fax: (540) 745-9493

Telephone: (540) 745-9410; Fax: (540) 745-9491

Guidance Counselors ______________ Kirsten Mosby

Jodi Ally

Kelli Chaffin

Amanda Dulaney Penny Tuck

Gifted Specialist ___________Kimberly Marye ITRT ________________________ Kim Keith Director of Literacy, Assessment & Federal Programs _______________ Tammy Huff

Admin. Assist./Receptionist Samantha Hartman Coordinator of Human Resources, Payroll/Benefit Management _______Janet Harris

Payroll Administrative Assistant_ Tabitha Caine Payroll Administrative Assistant_ Tara D. Bulson Maintenance Supervisor _________ Timothy Cox Transportation Supervisor ______ Paul Robertson

Assistant Superintendent of Instruction & Innovation _______ Jessica Cromer

Administrative Assistant _______ Amy Phillips School Psychologist ___ Savannah Hommema Student Attendance/Homeschool__Bill Gardner Director of Technology ________ Robert Ratcliffe

Director of Special Education & Student Services __________Melissa McDaniel

Administrative Assistant _Pamela Jo Slaughter Data Specialist_____________ Barbara Dalton Director of Finance ______________Darin Boothe

Telephone: (540) 745-9400; Fax: (540) 745-9496 Superintendent _____________ Dr. John Wheeler

Floyd County Public Schools 140 Harris Hart Rd., NE Floyd, Virginia 24091

Administrative Assistant _____Jessica Slusher School Nutrition Specialist_______ Pam Harris School Nurses ______________ Peggy Kesler

Administrative Assistant _________Diane Huff Math Specialist _____________Corey Watkins

Administrative Assistant__________Diane Huff Reading Specialist Vickie Williams EL Specialist _________________ Cara Good

Administrative Assistant _________Amy Martin

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT DIRECTORY

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Policies and information referenced in this document are subject to change without notice. The Floyd County Policies are available at www.floyd.k12.va.us and hard copy available at School Board Office.

COUNSELING

Front Desk CENTRAL OFFICE DIRECTORY PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION PRESIDENTS RESOURCE DIRECTORY FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS (540) 745-9400 Office of Superintendent (540) 745-9445 Check Elementary PTO Tina Alley (540) 998-8263

CRISIS SERVICES (24 HOURS) Child & Adult Abuse Hotline

Floyd County _____________________ 745-9316 State – toll free _______________1-800-552-7096

Crisis Hotline _________________ 540-639-1123 Administrative Office____________ 540-639-9592 CONNECT ______________________1-800-284-8898 (See Yellow Pages for Private Counseling Services)

LOCAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION Floyd County Emergency Services ________ 745-9352 Floyd County Health Dept. _______________ 745-2141 Floyd County Sheriff’s Dept.______________ 745-9334

Police, Fire and Rescue _____________________ 911 Blue Ridge Poison Control __________1-800-451-1428 ACCESS Crisis Center _____________1-888-777-1313

New River Valley Community Services _____ 745-2047 Adult Family Services (Substance Abuse) ___ 961-8300 Women’s Resource Center

Floyd County Social Services_____________ 745-9316 Juvenile and Domestic Relations __________ 745-9327 Montgomery/Floyd Library _______________ 745-2947

NRV Community Services _______________ 745-2047 Floyd County Free Clinic ________________ 745-5777 New River Community Action_____________ 745-2102

Floyd County Head Start Center __________ 745-2120 New River Community College____________ 745-4595 Floyd County Chamber of Commerce ______ 745-4407

Floyd County Parks & Recreation _________ 745-9363 Mental Health Assoc. of NRV _____________ 951-4990 Virginia Cooperative Extension (4-H) _______ 745-9308

Willis Elementary PTO Tracie Young (540) 789-4962

Emily Harman

Floyd Elementary PTO Laura Lee Allen (540) 392-6402

(540) 230-1220

Indian Valley Elementary PTO

All schools currently have caller ID and a tracing number to monitor unacceptable phone calls to help ensure a safe environment for students and staff. A toll-free hot line

number and a website have been established. The number is 1-877-4-SAFE-VA and the web address is www.4safeva.org. There is a poster at each school and the

school board office. These services will assure confidentiality for individuals wanting to report any information concerning inappropriate behaviors or activities they believe could be occurring on school property.

Director of Special Education 140 Harris Hart Rd. NE Floyd VA 24091 540-745-9409

Office of School Nutrition (540) 745-9487 Office Hours

Instruction & Innovation (540) 745-9403

(540) 745-9419

Student Services (540) 745-9409

(540) 745-9404

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Office of Director of Finance

Office of Director of Federal Programs, Assessment & Literacy Programs

Office of Assistant Superintendent of

Office of Director of Special Education &

The Floyd County School Board is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex, gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital

status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment will prevail in all of its policies and practices concerning staff, students,

educational programs and services, and individuals and entities with whom the Board does business. The following position has been designated to handle Section 504 inquiries:

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WDBJ CHANNEL 7 ROANOKE, VA WSLS CHANNEL 10 ROANOKE , VA  New River Valley Radio Partners WFNR - 710 AM WRAD - 1460 AM WFNR - 100.7 FM WWBU - 101.7 FM WBRW - 105.3 FM WPSK - 107.1 FM  Roanoke, Va WFIR - 960 AM WSLC - 94.9 FM WXLK - 92.3 FM WSLQ - 99.1 FM WVBE - 100.1 FM  Facebook

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NEWS AND SOCIAL MEDIA SOURCES USED FOR SCHOOL CLOSINGS, DELAYED OPENINGS & EARLY DISMISSALS

https://twitter.com/FloydSchoolsVA  Website http://www.floyd.k12.va.us

www.facebook.com/FloydSchoolsVA  Twitter

 School Messaging Alert System All parents and staff will receive a message from the School Messenger Alert System.

 School Closing Information Phone Line Students, parents and staff may call (540) 745-9495.  Television Stations

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PROCEDURES

EARLY CLOSINGS

ALL- DAY CLOSINGS

TWO-HOUR DELAYED OPENING

ONE-HOUR DELAYED OPENINGS

TYPES OF CLOSING & ACCOMPANYING

(4/12)

All schools will be closed for the day. Media sources will be notified between 5:30-6:00 a.m. if at all possible. Messages will be sent through our school messaging system.

ANY EXCEPTIONS WILL REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OR DESIGNEE.

All students report to school one-hour late and leave at their regular closing time.

All students except pre-school special education students report two hours later than their regular schedule and leave at their regular closing time. Pre-school special education students will not have school when school is delayed two hours.

When schools will be dismissed prior to regular schedule, the exact time of dismissal will be released to media sources, school principals and facilities managers. Because of the

difference in dismissal times for outlying schools and in-town schools, two different times will be announced when schools are released early. The earlier of the two dismissal times

announced will always be for the outlying schools which include Check Elementary, Indian Valley Elementary and Willis Elementary. The later of the two dismissal times will be for the in-town schools which include Floyd Elementary and Floyd County High School.

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ADMINISTRATION

SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION NUMBER:

OPENING OF SCHOOLS

EMERGENCY CLOSING

PROCEDURES FOR SCHOOL

OR SMALL GROUP OF SCHOOLS

OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR EMERGENCY CLOSING AND DELAYED

The purpose of these procedures is to establish a system for the emergency closings and delayed openings of Floyd County Public Schools. ALL-DAY OR CLOSING OF A SINGLE SCHOOL

In the event that an emergency arises making it impossible to open school, announcements will be made through news and social media, our FCPS mobile app and our school messaging system.

Should hazardous weather or conditions within a school building develop during the day that would require closing school before the regular dismissal time, it is essential that each pupil know what he/she is to do and where he/she is to go.

It will be impossible to contact all parents before releasing the children on such emergency occasions. To prevent confusion, parents are urged to make necessary

arrangements for their children. The parents will fill out a form, prepared by the principal, and returned to the student’s teacher noting arrangements that have been made.

Unless employees are notified that their work schedule is changed because of adverse weather or emergency conditions, it is expected that all employees will work according to the terms of their contract.

The superintendent or designee must approve the closing of an individual school or special group of schools which may be necessitated due to lack of heat, or some other local emergency condition. Media sources will be notified as soon as a decision is reached.

Weekly Reading Routine  Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Read to your  child  Read to  your child  Read to your  child  Read to your  child  Read to  your child  Read to  your child  Read to  your child  Listen to your  child read  Listen to  your child  read  Listen to your  child read  Listen to your  child read  Listen to  your child  read  Listen to  your child  read  Listen to  your child  read  Ask  Ask  Ask  Ask 

questions 

and talk 

about the  story 

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questions 

and talk 

about the  story 

questions 

and talk 

about the  story 

Practice 

letters and  sounds 

(phonics) 

(Pre‐K and K)  Practice 

writing the 

letters of the  alphabet 

Ask questions  and talk 

about the  story 

simple words  (K, 1 st  grade) 

Have your 

child write 

and keep a  writing 

journal 

(notebook) 

Ask questions 

and talk about  the story 

Practice 

hearing 

sounds and 

words with 

questions 

and talk 

about the  story 

Have them 

tell you a  story 

Ask questions 

and talk about  the story 

Have your 

child read to 

you if this is 

age and grade  appropriate 

4. Have them tell you a “story.”  One great way to introduce kids to literacy is to take their dictation. Have them recount an experience or make up  a story. A typical first story may be something like, “I like fish. I like my sister. I like grandpa.” Write it   as it is being told, and then read it aloud. Point at the words when you read them, or point at them when your  child is trying to read the story. As children learn some of the words, you can write them on cards and keep them  in a word bank for your child, using them to review later.  5. Teach phonemic awareness. 

Young children don’t hear the sounds within words. Thus, they hear “dog,” but not the “duh”‐“aw”‐ “guh.” To  become readers, they have to learn to hear these sounds (or phonemes). Play language games with your child. For  instance, say a word, perhaps her name, and then change it by one phoneme: Jen‐Pen, Jen‐Hen, Jen‐Men. Or, just  break a word apart: chair… ch‐ch‐ch‐air.   6. Teach phonics (letter names and their sounds).  You can’t sound out words or write them without knowing the letter sounds. Most kindergartens teach the  letters, and parents can teach them, too. Keep the lessons brief and fun, no more than 5–10 minutes for  young’uns.   7. Listen to your child read. 

When your child starts bringing books home from school, have her read to you. If it doesn’t sound good (mistakes,  choppy reading), have her read it again. Or read it to her, and then have her try to read it herself. Studies show  that this kind of repeated oral reading makes students better readers, even when it is done at home.  8. Promote writing.  Literacy involves reading and writing. Having books and magazines available for your child is a good idea, but it’s  also helpful to have pencils, crayons, markers, and paper. Encourage your child to write. One way to do this is to  write notes or short letters to her. It won’t be long before she is trying to write back to you.  9. Ask questions.  When your child reads, get her to retell the story or information. If it’s a story, ask who it was about and what  happened. If it’s an informational text, have your child explain what it was about and how it worked, or what its  parts were. Reading involves not just sounding out words, but thinking about and remembering ideas and events.   10. Make reading a regular activity in your home.  Make reading a part of your daily life, and kids will learn to love it. Below is a weekly guide you can go by after  reading the tips above. 

I know everyone says this, but it really is beneficial. If a parent or caregiver can’t read or can’t read English,  there are alternatives, such as using audiobooks; but for those who can, reading a book or story to a child is a  great, easy way to advance literacy skills. Research shows benefits  for kids as young as 9‐months‐old, and it  could be effective even earlier than that. Visit your local library or ask the reading specialist at your school to  get books for your home. 

Reading Tips for Families 

1. Helping your child learn to read isn’t any different than teaching other skills.  Mothers and fathers successfully teach their kids to eat with a spoon, use a potty, keep their fingers out of  their noses, and say “please.” These things can be taught pleasantly, or they can be made into a painful chore.  Being unpleasant (e.g. yelling, punishing, pressuring) doesn’t work, and it can be frustrating for everyone. This  notion applies to teaching literacy, too. If you show your 18‐month‐old a book and she shows no interest,  then put it away and come back to it later. If your child tries to write her name and ends up with a backwards  “D,” no problem. No pressure. No hassle. You should enjoy the journey, and so should your child.  2. Talk to your kids (a lot).  Reading is a language activity, and if you want to learn language, you’d better hear it, and eventually, speak it.  3. Read to your kids. 

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 All school nutrition departments use a computerized system called “Café Enterprise” for collecting monies in the cafeteria.  This procedure allows each student to  establish a prepaid account that may be used for lunch and breakfast payments, as well as for any “a la carte” purchases. In order to use this account, a student must  “key” in his/her personally assigned 4‐digit ID number into keypads in the serving line.  Most often this number will be the last 4 digits of the student’s school‐assigned  ID number. Parents/Students may add to their account at any time. A record of each child’s purchases is kept on a daily basis, which is a benefit to parents as well as the  school nutrition service staff. This system will keep students’ meal status (paid, free or reduced) in strictest confidence.    You can monitor your child’s lunchroom account and make payments online through www.myschoolbucks.com .  This program shows balances and what the students  have purchased through their lunchroom accounts. There is a $2.50 website transaction fee when payments are made on‐line. If there are several children in the family,  one transaction can be made and a notice to the cafeteria manager can distribute between student accounts.    Free or reduced priced meals are provided for eligible students according to USDA regulations. Information and application forms to determine eligibility for these  benefits are available from your school principal or can be downloaded from our website http://www.floyd.k12.va.us/administration/food‐services . Applications may be  completed online at www.MySchoolApps.com   Students who are eligible for free or reduced meals are encouraged to eat both breakfast and lunch. Previous year  eligibilities carry over for 30 operating days into each new school year.  We look forward to welcoming your children to the cafeteria this fall.  To see our menus and find out more about Floyd County healthy school meals check out the  website at www.floydcountyschoolnutritionservices.com   Thank you!  THERE WILL BE A CHARGE LIMIT OF $10.00 PER STUDENT. THERE WILL BE NO CHARGES FOR “A LA CARTE” ITEMS ALLOWED.     Please refer to School Board Policy JHCH‐R found on our website at http://www.floyd.k12.va.us If you have any questions concerning this procedure, please contact Pam Harris at 745‐9487. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Breakfast Prices Lunch Prices Ala Carte Prices Elementary $0.80 $2.25 Milk $0.40 Breakfast Grain/Protein Item $1.00 Secondary $0.80 $2.35 Juice $0.40 Extra Lunch Entrée Item $1.75 Reduced $0.30 $0.40 Small Water $0.50 Vegetable/Fruit/Yogurt $0.75 Adult $1.25 $3.00 Large Water $1.00

SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMS

 Floyd County School’s cafeterias meet federal nutrition standards for school meals, ensuring that meals are healthy and well‐balanced and provide students all the  nutrition they need to succeed at school.  Now is a great time to encourage your kids to choose school lunch!  The Healthy, Hunger‐Free Kids Act of 2010 requires that all school meals offer students low fat milk, fruits and vegetables, proteins and grains, and they must meet  strict limits on saturated fat, sodium and calories.  Only a reasonable amount of condiments will be allowed with the purchase of meals.   We’re always working to offer Floyd County students healthier and tastier choices.  We offer fresh local produce when it is available. 

7 Virginia’s new School Quality Profiles provide information and other topics of interest to parents and the general public. Links to our School Quality Profiles can be found on each school’s website or by searching http://www.schoolquality.virginia.gov . Printed versions are also available to parents upon request.

TITLE I

TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS

SCHOOL QUALITY PROFILES

Parent input is valued and encouraged. Parents are provided multiple opportunities for input on sponsored events and program planning. At the end of the year, parent surveys are administered providing feedback for assessing the strengths and weaknesses of our program and providing insight as to how to make the program more effective.

The Title I program supports students in grades K-7 with literacy and math skills so that they might be successful in the regular classroom and achieve grade-level performance. This helps students develop a broader understanding of the reading and writing processes and experience the excitement that literacy can encompass, as well as providing a solid foundation in math. All elementary schools are Title I School-Wide schools; therefore, the entire school may participate in Title I services when needed.

Our Title I schools actively seek to engage families in student’s learning by sponsoring a variety of parent involvement events. An annual orientation and open house is held in the Fall at each of the schools so that parents may become better informed about the program. After individual student strengths and needs have been

assessed, conferences are arranged with parents. Title I teachers share student’s strengths and skills that need to be developed throughout the year and the part each will play in accomplishing that goal. Parents are informed of student progress through conferences, report cards, personal telephone calls, and newsletters (classroom and Building Readers).

Parents may request and the division will provide (in a timely manner) information regarding the professional qualifications of the student’s classroom teachers, including whether the teacher 1) has met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction, 2) is teaching under emergency or other provisional status and 3) is teaching in the field or discipline of the teacher’s certification. Parents may request information regarding whether the child is provided service by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.

COUNSELING

SPECIAL EDUCATION

GIFTED EDUCATION

Public Schools is committed to providing all children with opportunities to benefit from public education and is dedicated to providing a continuum of programs and services to ensure a successful educational program for students with disabilities, ages 2 through 21. Each special education student’s progress is reviewed at least yearly and his/her need for special services is re-evaluated at a minimum of every three years according to federal and state law. Special education programs and services are provided by trained personnel in the

following areas: autism, deaf-blindness, deafness, developmental delay, hearing impairment, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, emotional disability, specific learning disability, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury or visual impairment including blindness. Floyd County Public Schools also offers an array of supportive services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy for eligible students to enable them to benefit from special education services.

personnel. The student ready for gifted educational services in Math or English will exhibit unusual performance capabilities beyond age-level and experience- level peers, capabilities such as intellectual drive, exceptional problem solving, mastery of concepts, complex use of language, penetrating levels of awareness and understanding, and exceptional resourcefulness and creativity. These capabilities will be identified through a norm-referenced assessment, and one or more of the following: teacher and parent checklists of rating scales, assessment of student products/portfolios, documented anecdotal evidence, and other valid and reliable measures such as standardized ability and achievement assessments. The division does not allow any single criterion to deny or

guarantee access to gifted services. In order to serve the affective and effective needs of the gifted student, the main focus on the programs for the gifted in Floyd County is to provide support for highly engaging, inquiry and project-based instruction in the regular classroom and to extend learning opportunities beyond those in the regular curriculum. Special Education refers to specially designed instruction, at no cost to the parents, to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability. Floyd County

Floyd County Schools recognizes and identifies students K-12 who demonstrate outstanding and exceptional aptitude in English and Mathematics requiring special programs to meet their educational needs. These students of varying backgrounds and experiences will be identified by professionally qualified

Each school will notify parents annually regarding the academic and career guidance and personal/social counseling programs which are available to their children. The notification will include the purpose and general description of the programs, information regarding ways parents may review materials to be used in guidance and counseling programs at their child’s school and information about the procedures by which parents may limit their child’s participation in such programs.

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Courses having an End-of-Course test will not be required to have a final exam, although the EOC test score will be calculated into a final exam grade. If displeased with the calculation, the student may opt to take the teacher- generated final exam in order to improve their final grade. After the End-of- Course test, teachers will continue to cover additional material and must give a final test or project to be included in the 2 nd nine weeks grade. The grading model will be the same as above.

High School: Report cards will go home at the end of each nine week grading period. If satisfactory progress is not being made, students are urged to request a conference with the teacher and/or the guidance counselor to assist them in suggesting methods to follow to improve their work. Parents are also urged to come to the school for conferences when the student’s work is not satisfactory. There will be conference dates scheduled throughout the school year. Student averages will be computed on a “weighted 4.0 grade point average” system with the students receiving points as follows: Regular Classes Weighted Classes A = 4 A = 5 B = 3 B = 4 C = 2 C = 3 D = 1 D = 2 F = 0 F = 0 Classes eligible for weighted GPA will be: 1. Honors Classes 2. Dual Enrollment 3. Advanced Placement (AP) Classes 4. Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry and Calculus 5. Biology II, Human Anatomy, Physiology and Chemistry II 6. Art Studio

1. All high school courses for high school credit which do not have an End-of- Course test must give a comprehensive final exam worth 20% of the grade. The grading model will be as follows: a. 1 st Nine Weeks 40% b. 2 nd Nine Weeks 40% c. Final Exam 20%

Virtual (on-line) AP or Dual Enrollment courses taken during the summer months may add to the college transcript, but will not count toward the high school GPA calculations unless approved prior to enrolling by the school administration. Refer to classes eligible for grades to be used in GPA calculations above. Exam Guidelines for High School A. Based on End-of-Course Tests

File: IKAB (05/14)

GRADING EVALUATION / REPORTING TO PARENTS Schools shall maintain communication with parents to inform them of their child’s instructional goals set forth by state and local standards. Teachers may include a variety of assessments such as: tests, quizzes, class work, homework, projects, etc. to determine students’ progress. Grades should not be a measure of a student’s disruptive behavior or any disciplinary problems. Report Card Scale Students will be evaluated as follows: Kindergarten – 2 nd Grade The skill-based scale is as follows: S - Satisfactory N - Needs Improvement progress through report cards, progress reports, parent/teacher conferences, and parent portal. The grading system is used to evaluate students’ performance in meeting

 N – Needs Improvement (Student demonstrates skill less than 50% of the time.)  P – Progressing (Student demonstrates skill 50%-79% of the time.)  M – Meets Standard (Student demonstrates skill 80%-100% of the time.)  E – Exceeds Standard (Student demonstrates skill above grade level.) 3 rd Grade -12 th Grade The academic grading scale is as follows: Report Card Distribution Kindergarten:

A……………………………….Excellent 90 -100 B………………………………. Above Average 80 - 89 C…………………….…………Average 70 - 79 D…………………….…………Below Average 60 - 69 F…………………….………….Failing 0 - 59

Report cards will go home at the end of each nine week grading period. Teachers will provide a progress report and plan to meet with parents the week after report cards are sent home. 1 st - 7 th Grade:

Report cards will go home at the end of each nine week grading period. Teachers will plan to meet with parents the week after report cards are sent home. Progress reports are available mid nine week periods and can be accessed online or parents may notify the teacher if they want a paper copy. No skill based or achievement grades will be given for elementary art, music or physical education. Elementary band students will receive achievement grades.

Elementary schools (grades K-7) will evaluate citizenship/work habits using the following criteria:

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File: IKEB-R (07/13)

PROMOTION AND RETENTION

A student in eighth grade is required to successfully complete five subjects, of which two must be Mathematics, English or Physical Science. In addition, an eighth grade student is required to participate in one semester of information technology fundamentals. Students who are not promoted to ninth grade must repeat all eighth grade subjects. Students repeating eighth grade may be promoted to ninth grade at any semester change. Any student who does not pass any of the Standards of Learning assessments in grade eight must be required to attend a summer school program or to participate in another form of remediation. Any student who passes one or more, but not all, of the Standards of Learning assessments in grade eight may be required to attend a remediation program. Eighth grade SOL test results will be used as part of a set of multiple criteria to determine program sequencing and/or course options at Floyd County High School. Grades 9 - 12 Promotion to 10 th grade - 6 credits earned Promotion to 11 th grade - 12 credits earned Promotion to 12 th grade - 18 credits earned

A Student Intervention Team consisting of a building administrator, a guidance

counselor, a student’s current classroom or subject area teacher(s), a student’s parents(s), and other staff members, as deemed necessary, shall meet to discuss a student’s progress when it is determined that he/she is experiencing difficulties. This team shall plan possible interventions and ultimately, if necessary, determine promotion or retention. The classroom teacher will be responsible for calling and chairing the Student Intervention Team. Promotion or retention will be based on a set of multiple criteria including the following: Grades K-7  Intervention(s) used  Previous retention  Attendance and effort to make up missed days  Grades/SOL mastered  Virginia assessment  ESL status  Special education status  Student attributes  Parent communication and involvement

To be eligible to graduate, students must be enrolled in senior level classes. Students completing requirements in summer school will not be permitted to participate in graduation exercises during the current year, but may participate the following year.

Any student who does not pass any of the Standards of Learning assessments in grades three through seven must be required to attend a summer school program or to participate in another form of remediation. Any student who passes one or more, but not all, of the Standards of Learning assessments in grades three through seven may be required to attend a remediation program. Grade 8

3. Courses that are specifically for 8 th grade students, which are not counted for high school credit, do not have final exams worth 20% of the grade.

5. If a student who is otherwise exempt chooses to take the exam, the resulting grade will not negatively affect the student’s final grade. C. The current attendance policy states that accumulating more than 10 absences in a class during a semester results in automatic failure, unless there are extenuating circumstances. Students may appeal losing credits due to attendance.

4. Students exempt from exams will be excused from class to do either of the following: a. Do not attend school during the class exam period. b. Attend a study hall to prepare for the next exam, or a planned activity by the administration.

a. an A average and a maximum of four (4) days absent per class b. a B average and a maximum of three (3) days absent per class

2. Students enrolled in a dual enrollment, AP, or Virtual Virginia course may be required to take a final exam by the instructor for course completion. 3. Students will still be required to take End-of-Course SOL tests. The exemption only applies to the final exam.

B. Any student may be exempt from a final exam in each class upon meeting specific grade and absence policy conditions. 1. The student must meet the following criteria without exception:

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File: IKB (04/14)

regularly fails to complete assigned work. Teachers should not avoid giving homework because they believe students will not do the work. 7. Excessive homework, like the absence of homework, should be avoided. 8. Homework should not be used for disciplinary purposes.

5. Homework should be evaluated promptly and returned to the student. Appropriate rewards should be given to those students who successfully complete assigned work. Effort and competency should be recognized and rewarded. 6. Teachers should seek to determine the causes if a student

9. Teachers and administrators should take appropriate steps to communicate with parents regarding the division's homework policy and to solicit their support.

3. Homework should serve a valid purpose and be closely related to classroom activities. 4. A student's access to resource materials should be considered when making assignments.

Guidelines for homework include: 1. Homework should be assigned after introduction and thorough explanation of the skills necessary to successfully complete the assignment. 2. Homework should be assigned in such a manner that it will be clearly understood by all students.

GUIDELINES FOR HOMEWORK & PROJECT BASED LEARNING Homework provides an essential communication link between the school and the home. One measure of a program or course is the quality of the work done at

home by the student. A strong home-school partnership, with many lasting benefits for the individual student and the student’s family, can be greatly enhanced by a sound program of homework. In addition, homework and project based learning is an important tool in developing critical and creative thinking, communication skills when presenting collaboration, and student self-direction and academic monitoring. It assists the student in developing good work habits and in the wise use of time.

File: IGBE

REMEDIAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM

The School Board shall implement programs of prevention, intervention or remediation for students who are educationally at risk, including those who fail to achieve a passing score on any

Standard of Learning assessment in grades three through eight, or who fail an end-of-course test required for the award of a verified unit of credit. Such programs shall include components that are research based.

Any student who achieves a passing score on one or more, but not all, of the Standards of Learning assessments for the relevant grade level in grades three through eight may be required to attend a remediation program.

Any student who fails to achieve a passing score on all of the Standards of Learning assessments for the relevant grade level in grades three through eight or who fails an end-of-course test

required for the award of a verified unit of credit shall be required to attend a remediation program or to participate in another form of remediation. Such summer school program or other form of remediation shall be chosen by the school division to be appropriate to the academic needs of the student.

The requirement for remediation may, however, be satisfied by the student’s attendance in a program of prevention, intervention or remediation which has been selected by his parent, in consultation

with the Superintendent or designee, and is either (i) conducted by an accredited private school or (ii) a special program which has been determined to be comparable to the required public school remediation program by the Division Superintendent. The costs of such private school remediation program or other special remediation program shall be borne by the student’s parent.

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For the Modified Standard  Diploma, courses completed to  satisfy the mathematics 

requirement shall include content  from among applications of  algebra, geometry, personal 

finance, and statistics in courses  that have been approved by the  Board. Courses to satisfy the 

science requirement shall include  content from at least two of the 

following: applications of earth  science, biology, chemistry, or 

physics in courses approved by  the Board. In history and social 

science, students must earn one  unit of credit in U.S. and Virginia  History and one unit of credit in  U.S. and Virginia Government in 

courses approved by the Board. If  the student takes a course that  has an end‐of‐course test as a 

part of the student’s program of  studies, the student must take  the test.

WITH ACCOMMODATIONS 

REQUIREMENTS FOR MODIFIED STANDARD DIPLOMA OR STANDARD DIPLOMA 

The Modified Standard Diploma is only available for students that entered the ninth grade for the  first time prior to the 2013‐2014 school year.  The Standard Diploma with Accommodations is  available for any student with a disability, but is required for students with disabilities that enter the  ninth grade for the first time in 2013‐2014.  Eligibility and participation in either program shall be  determined by the student’s Individual Education Program (IEP) team and the student, where  appropriate, at any point after the student’s eighth grade year.

For the Standard Diploma with Accommodations, students must successfully complete three standard  credits in mathematics that include Algebra I and Geometry and one verified credit in mathematics.   For science, students must successfully complete three standard credits in science that include Earth  Science and Biology and one verified credit in science.  For history and social science, students must  successfully complete three standard credits in history and social science that include Virginia and U.S.  History and Virginia and U.S. Government and one verified credit in history and social science. 

Standard Diploma Units of Credits Class of 2015 + Verified Credits Class of 2015 + English 4 2 4 2 Standard Diploma Verified Credits Class of 2015 + Units of Credits Class of 2015 + Mathematics 3 1 4 2 Science 3 1 4 2 Health/Physical Education 2 2 Econ. And Personal Finance 1 1 Electives/student selected 4 1 3 1 Totals 22 6 26 9 *Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include three years of one language or two years of two languages. Fine Arts or Practical Arts 1 Foreign Lang., Fine Arts or CTE 2 History/Social Science 3 1 4 2 Foreign Language 3

Adv Studies Diploma

Adv Studies Diploma

Prior to 2018‐2019

High School Graduation Requirements for First Time Ninth Grader  

Beginning with the graduating class of 2014‐2015 (ninth graders in 2011‐2012), a student must  complete additional or different units of credit to earn a Standard or an Advanced Studies  diploma. Twenty‐two units of credit are required for the Standard diploma.  An additional credit  of Foreign Language, Fine Arts, or CTE is required, as well as an Economics and Personal Finance  credit, which lowers the electives to four credits. Twenty‐six units of credit (changed from  twenty‐four) will be required for the Advanced Studies diploma.  The additional two credits are  for Economics and Personal Finance and an extra elective course.  The SOA sets the number of standard units of credit and verified units of credit that are required  for the Standard and Advanced Studies diploma as follows:   Subject

In addition, certain courses must be taken to satisfy the standard unit of credit requirements. For  the Standard diploma the mathematics credits must include two credits from among Algebra I,  Geometry, Algebra II or higher and the science credits must include three credits from among  Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or higher. For the Advanced Studies diploma the mathematics  credits must include three credits from among Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or another  mathematics course above the level of Algebra II and the science credits must include three  credits from among Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

    REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARDS OF ACCREDITATION FOR STUDENTS