Greenville Public School District
Building a Legacy of Excellence, One Student at a Time
2015-2016
Parent and Student Handbook
Phone: (662) 334-7000
Fax: (662) 334-7121 412 S. Main Street; Greenville MS 38701 www.gvillepublicschooldistrict.com Dr. Leeson Taylor, Superintendent
From the Superintendent
Greetings Greenville PublicSchoolsStakeholders, I hope that everyone has had a very relaxing summer break. I am so excited about the opportunity of being part of the success here in Greenville Public Schools. The 2015-2016
school-yearis off and running. Our primary focus for this year Isto accelerate the growth of student achievement in the district as measured by our new assessments, communicate
holistkally with our stakeholders, and to provide opportunities for our students to experience success academically, athletically, and socially. I am making a personal commitment to accomplish these goals on a daily basis. Our goals for our district this year are to provide excellent instruction, to provide facilitiesthat we are all proud of, and to provide quality customer service. Quality instruction will be provided for all of our students because it is our responsibility to prepare them for college and/or the work force. Our buildings will be maintained to provide an environment that is appropriate for (earning and to make sure that all of our stakeholders are as comfortable as possible when they visit We willprovide excellent customer service because we want to build excellent relationships with our community.
As we foumey through this school year, we are asking for parental support on a few key items: academic attainment, attendance, student dress code, and electronic devices. We need to
make sure that all of our students are attending school every day and working hard in each class dairy. In order to provide quality instruction for our students, it is important that the students get to school on time and come consistently. Please refer to the 2015-2016 Parent and Student Handbook for the consequences that will be given for not attending school regularly. Second, while we understand the need for parents to be able to contact their children while
away from home, we must control the use of electronic devices in school According to the Parent and Student Handbook, the use of cell phones is not allowed during school hours. This includes making/receiving phone calls and sending/receiving text messages. Parents please convey to your child that cell phones, (Pods, MP3 players and game devices cannot be used at school and they will be confiscated ifseen.
Third, please make sure that your child is appropriately dressed each and every day. Please refer to the Parent and Student Handbook for guidelines. The consequences will be enforced as outlined in the handbook.
I lookforward to working with the Greenville Public School Districtstakeholders to achieve our goal of being the best district in the State. We must allwork together to make this happen to prepare our students for a brightfuture. Pleasefeel free to contactme ifyou have anyquestions or concerns.
Thank you in advance for your support
^—^Incerely, . Leesof
Superintendent, Greenville Public School District 1
PREFACE
The administration, faculty, and staff welcome you to the Greenville Public School District. We are honored to have the opportunity to work with you, and will devote every effort to helping you be the best person and student you are capable of being. We believe that our fundamental responsibility is to provide many academic and extracurricular opportunities that will help you develop to your maximum
potential intellectually, physically, morally, socially, and emotionally. We will work cooperatively with each student, the parents, and community to achieve this goal.
We want you to be a successful student who lovesthe GPSD. We will work hard to gain your respect. Wewill striveto providea safe, orderly,clean, and positive school climate. We will respect you and your individual rights as a student and person. We will provide for you an academically challenging learning experience supported by appropriate extracurricular activities. Finally, we will continuously evaluate and modify our curriculum so that it is relevant to societal changes, meets your needs and abilities, and reflects the community's quest for excellence in education.
We invite you to share our vision of excellence for the GPSD. Our school will be what you make it. When you are the best person and student you are capable of being, the GPSD will also be the best. We will help you. We are here because of you and for you. Let us work together as we enter the world of excellence in education in the GPSD.
The Parent and Student Handbook willhelp you to understand laws established by the Mississippi State Legislature, City of Greenville, and policies of the GPSD Board of Trustees. School rules, regulations, and procedures are written to enforce these laws.
Read this handbook carefully. Yourteacher will also discuss it with you during orientation. Follow the procedures and obey the rules. If you have any questions, ask a teacher or other staff member. The purpose of this handbook is to serve as a reference guide. All parents, students, faculty, and staff are still subject to the policies contained in the Policy Manual of Greenville Public Schools and this handbook is not intended as a substitute forthat manual which
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DISCLAIMER
The Greenville Public School District complies with all Federal and State laws
and regulations, and does not discriminateon the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry,sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,age, marital status, veteran status or disability. This applies to all educational programs and extracurricular activities.
Inquiries regarding the application of the above, Title VI, Title IX, and/or accommodations for disabled employee,the publicaccessibility of facilities and programs shouldbe directed to Mrs. Janet McDavid-CoIlins, Director of Human Resources AT (662) 334-7002.
Inquiries regarding the application of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (concerning students with disabilities who are not eligible for Special Education) / ADA should be directed to Dr. Linda Washington, School Psychologist at (662)334-7167, These individuals maybe contacted bymail at P. 0. Box 1619 GREENVILLE MS 38702-1619
LITERACY-BASED PROMOTION ACT
In the Greenville Public School District, we are devoted to developing our students into avid readers. In compliance with the Literacy-Based Promotion Act, we will be assessing all K-3 students to determine their areas of on-grade level reading. Based on that information, we will send home notifications to all impacted parents. Additionally, GPSD will publish a summation in our local newspaper.
Beginning in the 2014-2015 school term, a student who scored at the lowest
achievement level in reading on the established State assessment for 3rd grade was not promoted to the 4th grade unless the student met the "good cause exemption for promotion."
See APPENDIX VI, on page 111 for the Mississippi Literacy-Based Promotion Initiative.
Please contact Ms. Reva Pree in the Office of Curriculum at (662) 334-7192 [fax (662) 334-7130] ifyou need further information.
Greenville Public School District VISION
Committed to Excellence for All
MISSION
Opportunity for All to Achieve Success
GOAL 3
GOAL 2
GOAL1
Promote a safe,
Improve student achievement
disciplined, healthy, and drug-free school
GOAL 4
Ensure efficient and
Improve community trust
effective use of resources
and district
transparency with all
stakeholders
FIVE STRATEGIES TO ACCOMPLISH GOALS STRATEGY
STRATEGY
STRATEGY
STRATEGY
STRATEGY
1
2
3
4
5
Implement ongoing comprehensive
Increase the
Increase the
Use
Communicate
quantity and quality of
quantity and quality of
formative
with all
and
stakeholders
reform in the
teachers.
administrators.
summative
systematically through
areas of
evaluation to
instruction, curriculum, and
make data-
different
driven
mediums.
assessment,
decisions
Pre-K through
about
12th grade.
programs and processes.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
President
Atty. Kimberly Merchant Vice President Dr. Loretta Shannon
Secretary Ms. Jan Vaughn
Member
Member
Dr. Alyce Alexander
Ms. Shirley Cartlidge
DEPARTMENT PHONE NUMBERS HUMAN RESOURCES DISTRICT RECEPTIONIST
334-7001
Fax
334-7021
Office Number MAINTENANCE
Fax 334-3859
334-7005 Fax 334-2859
SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE
Fax 334-3646
Office Number
334-7151
Office Number
,
Warehouse
334-7155
Bus Bam
334-7158
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT
Office Number BUSINESS OFFICE
334-7004
Fax 334-2915 334-7003
OPERATIONS
Fax 334-7013
Office Number
334-7027
Fax 334-3480
Assistant Business Manager Accounts Payable
334-7012 334-7011
Insurance Clerk
334-4224
Payroll Clerk Assistant Payroll Clerk Purchasing and Fixed Assets
334-7009 334-7014 334-3105
CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER
Fax 334-7176
PRINT SHOP Office Number
SECURITY Mobile Phone SPECIAL SERVICES
Student Records CHILD NUTRITION
Office
334-8119 Fax 334-3689
Fax 334-7189 334-7189
Fax 334-7184
390-7352 Fax 334-6598
Office Number
334-7185
Case Manager
334-6504
Social Worker
390-4741
School Psychologist
334-7167
334-7191
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Fax 334-7031 CURRICULUM a INSTRUCTION INSTRUCT!
Office Number
334-7006
Office Number
334-3948
Graduation Coach
334-7180
Interventionists
334-7180
ParentInvolvement Specialist
334-3842
FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Fax 334-4930
Office Number
334-8287
21st Century Office Number
334-7180
TECHNOLOGY
Fax 334-2865 334-2858
TRANSPORTATION
Office Number
Fax 334-2884
334-7152
SCHOOL UNIFORMS GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL MALES
FEMALES
Pants - Khaki (long or short) Shirt- Black polo (longor short sleeves) Sweater, Cardigan, Vest- White or Black
Pants or Skirts- Khaki (long or short) Shirt - Black Polo (longor short sleeves) Sweater, Cardigan, Vest- White or Black
COLEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL MALES
FEMALES
Pants- Khaki (longor short) Shirt - Maroon Polo (longor short sleeves) Sweater, Cardigan, Vest- White or Maroon
Pants or Skirt s- Khaki (long or short) Shirt - Maroon Polo (longor short sleeves) Sweater,Cardigan, Vest- White or Maroon
WESTON MIDDLE SCHOOL MALES
FEMALES
Pants - Khaki (longor short) Shirt - Gold Polo (longorshortsleeves) Sweater,Cardigan, Vest- White orGold
Pants orSkirts - Khaki (long or short) Shirt - Gold Polo (long orshortsleeves) Sweater, Cardigan, Vest - White or Gold
ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS MALES
FEMALES
Pants- Khaki (longor short) Shirt- Red Polo(long or short sleeves) Sweater, Cardigan, Vest- White or Red
Pantsor Skirts - Khaki (longor short) Shirt- Red Polo (longor short sleeves) Sweater,Cardigan, Vest- White or Red
McBRIDE Pre-K ACADEMY MALES
FEMALES
Pants - Khaki (long or short) Shirt- Royal BluePolo(long/shortsleeves)
Pantsor Skirts - Khaki (longor short) Shirt - Royal BluePolo (long/shortsleeves)
Sweater, Cardigan, Vest - White or Royal
Sweater, Cardigan,Vest - White or Royal
NOJCE:
All items must be frilI-/logo-free.
EXCEPILQN: Official school logo (Ex.GHS football jacket). Keep in mind that the required outfit should be clearly visible at all times while inside th school building and not hidden by outer garments. Hoodies will not be allowed to be worn in the school buildings at any time. If the pants or skirts have belt loops, belts must be worn and fastened at the waist.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
McBrldeJPrerK Academy Ph. 334-8100 Fax 378-5472
%teddingtoo.ELementar)UK-5)
Cafeteria 334-8102
438 Poplar St.
Cafeteria 334-7102 668 Sampson Rd.
Akin Elementary (K-5)
Coleman MiddleSchool(6r8)
Ph. 334-7161 Cafeteria 334-7162 361 Bowman Blvd.
Ph. 334-7101
Fax 334-2847
Fax 334-2863
Ph. 334-7036 Fax 334-7040 Cafeteria 334-7046 Counselor 334-7041 334-7042 400 MLKJr. Blvd.
Armstrong Elementary (K-5) Ph. 334-7121
Weston Middle School (6,8)
Fax 334-7120
Cafeteria 334-7122 528 Redbud St.
Ph. 334-7081 Fax 334-7091 Counselor 334-7087 334-7088 901 Archer St.
Boyd Elementary (K-5) Ph. 334-7166 Cafeteria 334-7167
Greenville. High. School (9-12)
Fax 334-2872
Ph. 334-7063 Fax 334-2910 Cafeteria 334-7071 Counselors 334-1741 334-7066 Special Services 334-7069 Band Room 334-7070 429 Robertshaw St.
1021 S. Colorado St.
Stem.EIementary (K-5) Ph. 334-7131 Cafeteria 334-7132 522 McAllister St.
Fax 334-1821
Greenville Technical Center
Irigg Elementary (K-5) Ph. 334-7177 Fax 334-7176 Cafeteria 334-7178
Ph. 334-7171 350 S. Raceway Rd.
3004 Lincoln Dr.
DarlingAchievement Center Ph. 334-7141 Fax 334-7023 242 N. Broadway
W_ehb_Eleroejitar^(K-_5) Ph. 334-1746 Cafeteria 334-7147 600 S. Harvey St. Credit Union: Retirement: Certification:
Fax 334-2848
Fax 334-2879
SolomonJVlagnet School Ph. 334-7051 556 Bowman Blvd.
334-7184 8oo-444-7377 601-359-3483
Fax 334-7053
Gregg School Ph. 334-2750 3330 Hwy 82 E. 8
Fax 334-2692
2015-2016 ACADEMIC SCHOOL CALENDAR Jul 6
HOLIDAY: Independence Day Observed
Jan 5
Faculty and Staff returns Students return.
Jul 30-31
New Teacher Orientation
Jan 6
Aug 3
Convocation (morning)
Jan 15
Report Cards Issued for 1st Semester (2nd9-wks)
Aug 3-7
TeacherAcademy
Jan 18
HOLIDAY: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Aug 10
FirstDayforStudents
X
Student days: 17(106 Total) Teacher days: 18(112 Total)
Feb 12
HOLIDAY:
Feb 15
HOLIDAY: President's Day
Student days: 21 (37Total) Teacherdays: 21 (42Total)
X
Student days: 19(125 Total) Teacher days: 19(131 Total)
Oct 5-8
District Assessments
Mar 1-3
District Assessments
Oct 9
Make-Up Day
Mar 4
Make-Up Day
Oct 12
Endof1st9-wks(45days)
Mar 7-11
SPRING BREAK
Oct 23
60% Day. Report Cards Issued.
Mar 21
Endof3rt9-wks(45days)
Student days: 22(59Total) Teacher days: 22 (64Total)
25-28
X Sep 7
X
X Nov 23-27
X
Studentdays: 16 Teacherdays: 21 HOLIDAY: Labor Day
HOLIDAY: Thanksgiving
Studentdays: 16 (75Total)
Teacher days: 16(80Total)
Mar
X Apr 8
Endof2"d9-wks(45days)
EASTER BREAK
Student days: 16(141 Total) Teacher days: 16(147 Total) Parent/Teacher Conference Day STUDENTS DO NOT REPORT
X
Student days: 20(161 Total) Teacher days: 21 (168 Total)
Make-Up Day
May 6
HOLIDAY: Memorial Day
Studentdays: 14 (89Total) Teacherdays: 14 (94Total)
May 23-27
District Assessments
Dec 21-31
HOLIDAY: Christmas
May 27
Jan 1-4
HOLIDAY: New Year
X
Dec 14-17 District Assessments Dec 18
X
May 30
60% day. GRADUATION. Endof4*9-wks. Last dayfor Students and Teachers Student days: 19 (180 Total) Teacherdays:19 (187Total) HOLIDAY: Memorial Day
Location Map of the schools in the Greenville Public School District
Map adjusted to fit page
ALPHABETICAL USDNO
5 13 7 1
Akin Elementary School. 361 Bowman Blvd Annatreng Elementary School. 538 Redbud Laae Boyd Elementary School. 1031 S. Colorado Central OESce.413 S. Maia/ChOd Guidance Center 407 8. Main
14 Coleman Middle 8ehooL 400 N. MUC Jr. Blvd.
3 BBa DartingAchievement Center (BDAC). 343 N. Broadway 8 OreenvflJe High School. 419 B. Robertahaw
16 OreenvOfe Technical Center,350 S. Raceway Rd.
10 MeBrtdePre-KAcademy. 438 Poplar8t 13 Maanias Curriculum Complex, 430 N. MUCJr. Blvd. 0 Solomon Magnet School. 556 Bosnian Blvd.
9 Stem Elementary School. 533 McAllister 8t. IS Trigg Elementary School, 3004 Lincoln Dr.
3 Webb Elementary School. 600 8. Harvey8t.
II Weddmgtea Elementary School. 668 Sampson Rd.
4
Weston Middle School. 901 Archer St.
SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATION 1.
ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL Elementary Schools 1
Arrival Time
| Not before 7:15 AM
First Bell
Breakfast
Tardy Bell
School Day Ends
7:45 AM
7:15 AM-7:45 AM
755 AM
2:45 PM
All elementary school students are expected to be in the homeroom prior to the ringing of the tardy bell. Students are expected to leave the campus immediately upon dismissal. Parents are expected to pick up their child/children in a timely fashion. Any child who is not part of an organized activity should be picked up by 3:15 PM at the latest on a regular school day. Any parent who continually leaves their children at the school after the hours of operation may be referred to local social services agencies. Middle Schools Arrival Time
First Bell
Breakfast
Tardy Bell
School Day Ends
Not before 7:10 AM
7:35 AM
7:00 AM -7:30 AM
7:45 AM
3:00 PM
Band students will be permitted to store their instruments in the Band Hall between 7:35 AM and 7:45 AM. Any parent who continually leaves their child/children at the school after the hours of operation may be referred to local social services agencies. High School Campus 1
Arrival Time
1 Not before 7:30 AM
First Bell
Breakfast
Tardy Bell
School Day Ends
7:50 AM
7:25 AM-7:55 AM*
8:00 AM
3:50 PM
Students are expected to be in their assigned classroom prior to the ringing of the tardy bell. Students are expected to leave the campus immediately upon dismissal unless they are scheduled to participate in a club activity. *Grab~n-Go breakfasts are offered to late bus students on the Greenville High Campus. TARDINESS
School
A student who reports to school after the tardy bell rings is "Tardy" and must report to the office. Class
If a student reports to class after the tardy bell has rung, he/she must have an admittance note from the principal, assistant principal, counselor or secretary in order for the tardy to be "Excused." In all other situations, the tardy will be Unexcused and handled in a fashion to minimize interruption to the educational environment while maintaining the integrity of instructional time.
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3.
EARLY CHECK-OUTS / DISMISSALS
When a student arrives on campus, the student becomes the responsibility of the school. Anyone wishing to check out a student must be listed on the Parent Authorization Form and show a valid picture
ID. When it is necessary for a student to check out during the school day, the parent/guardian must come inside the school for an "Early Dismissal Form/' 4.
LEAVING CAMPUS
Once a student arrives at school, he/she is not to leave campus at any time without a proper dismissal. Students who violate this rule will be subject to disciplinary action. Under no circumstances can the student leave campus without being checked out through the office by the parent/guardian. Ifa student returns to school after being checked out earlier in the day, he/she must report to the office for readmittance papers before going to class. 5.
STUDENT DRIVERS
Middle school students in the Greenville Public School District are not permitted to drive vehicles on school campuses for any reason. Thisincludes extracurricular activities. High school students who drive vehicles to school must have a valid Mississippi driver's license and must purchase a parking decal for each vehicle driven to school. Students who drive vehicles to school and take classes at the Vocational
Technical Center will be required to leave the vehicle at school and ride the bus to the center. Vehicles
parked on campus without a parking decal will be towed at the owner's expense. Anyvehicle on school campus is subject to being searched to ensure the safety of the students at that respective school. 6.
BUS TRANSPORTATION TO SCHOOL
Bus transportation will be provided to students whose residence is at least one mile or more by the nearest traveled road from the school to which they are assigned. Bus transportation for special
education students may be exempt from the distance provisions upon discretion of the Superintendent or designee. (Please see related Item 8: STUDENT IDBADGE) Once a student is en route to school aboard a bus, the student becomes the responsibility of the school
district. Therefore, appropriate behavior required in the classroom also is required while a student is waiting at a bus stop and is en route to and from school. Violation of bus transportation rules or regulations may result in disciplinary action. Transportation is a privilege and may be revoked. (See SECTION VII:Transportation) 7.
BUS TRANSPORTATION TO SPECIAL EVENTS
Under the direction of the principal, with the approval of the Superintendent or designee, organized groups which require transportation to and from the point of a special event inside or outside of this school district may be transported either by licensed publiccarriers or by district-owned school buses.
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Groups in any of the competitivesports, choraland instrumental music performances,student council activities, school publication staffs, and field trip activities are eligible for transportation. 8.
STUDENT ID BADGE
Each SecondaryGreenville Public School District student will be issuedan ID badge. Students must wear the ID badge on the front upper part of the shirt at all times during regular school hours. Failure to complywill result in the appropriate disciplinary consequence. Ifstudents utilize districttransportation, they must present that ID before being allowed on the bus. If the ID badge is lost, the student must secure a new one. Replacement ID badges will be issued in the media center of the school for a replacement fee of $10.00. 9.
RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY
The Greenville PublicSchool Districtadministration, faculty, and staff will work cooperatively to ensure a safe and orderly learning environment for all students. All teachers and staff members accept responsibility for all students at school. This includes, the custodial, clerical, and cafeteria staffs, and assistant teachers, counselors, administrators, as well as parent volunteers and other volunteers. The educational environment must not and will not be compromised by irresponsible behavior on the part of any member of the school community.
Students must respect themselves, their peers, and any adult in charge of supervision. If a student's
behavior is inappropriate, the adult will correct him/her. Students who show disrespect, rudeness, inappropriate language or other negative behavior toward any adult will be disciplined. 10.
CARE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
Theschoolcannot be held liablefor lost or stolen items. Students must take extra precautions to protect their personal items.
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Books,gym clothing, band instruments, lunches, wallets, purses, and articles of clothing are frequently lost, misplaced, or stolen. Do not leave valuables unattended.
Write your name on all personal items so they can be returned to you iffound. Do not bring large amounts of money to school. Do not bring items to school that are not needed for class.
Students should not bring any type of toy or game to school. Students who bring personal items such as radios, mp3 players and recorders, cameras, Game Boys, cellular phones, CD players, or other items will abide by the disciplinary action for possession of electronic equipment/devices. Items not picked up at the end of the school year will be donated to a charity.
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11.
CELL PHONE / ELECTRONIC DEVICES
The possession and/or use of cellular phones, pagers, and other electronic communication devices on school campuses during the instructional day is strictly prohibited. A referral must be written for each offense.
The GPSD Board of Trustees has determined that student possession and/or use of cell phones or other electronic/communication devices is disruptive to the educational process. Disruptions caused by students' cell phones/electronic devices, etc., minimizes the ability of the District to follow curriculum educational objectives and to maintain an environment conducive to learning. The District assumes no liability for cell phones or communication devices brought onto school property, including school buses, and is not responsible if the cell phone/communication device is lost, stolen, or damaged. Note: Students have the option to turn their cell phones in to the office at the beginning of each day and retrieve them at the end of the day. The District is not responsible for devices lost, stolen, or misplaced while in its possession due to confiscation from a student.
School officials will take
Third Offense
Second Offense
First Offense
School officials will take
School officials will take
Fourth Offense and
Beyond School officials will take
possession of the device
possession of the device
possession of the
possession of the phone
for the remainder of the
for the remainder of the
device for the
for the remainder of the
school year;
school year;
remainder of the
school year.
Or
Or
school year;
Devices will be available
Parent/guardian must
Parent/guardian must
Or
for parent/guardian to
pay an administrative
pay an administrative
Parent/guardian must
handling fee of $25.00 to take possession of the
handling fee of $50.00
pay an administrative
retrieve within 30 days after the last day of
to take possession of the phone.
handling fee of $100.00 to take possession of the phone.
phone.
school. If the device is
not picked up within 30 days after the last day of school, the device will be donated to charity.
12.
ASSEMBLIES
Assemblies will be held throughout the school year in the gymnasium or auditorium. Student behavior during assemblies should be exemplary and enhance the reputation of the school. Students must enter and leave the assembly in an orderly manner. Respect for speakers and presenters must be shown at all times. Students whose behavior is unacceptable will be removed from the assembly and disciplined. Unacceptable behavior includes talking during a presentation, rudeness to presenters, or general disrespect and disruptions.
13.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND ABSENCES
Students must be present 63% of the school day in order to participate in any extracurricular activities that day.
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14.
WITHDRAWAL FROM A GPSD SCHOOL
The parent should come to the school office or counselor's office to withdraw a student. A withdrawal
form will be completed. Inorder to receive that form, all books, extracurricular supplies, and fines must be collected and documentation of the new place of residence must be shown. Records will be forwarded upon request from the new school. 15.
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION (Policy JBD)
The Greenville Public School Board of Trustees believes that regular school attendance is crucial for students to obtain maximum benefits from school. The Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards specifies that the awarding of Carnegie Units in grades 8-12 is based on a specific number of
hours of instruction and the number of hours that students are engaged in this instruction. Asof the 2013-2014 school year, students are required to be at school at least 63% of the instructional day to be counted as present for the day. 16.
BULLYING OR HARASSING BEHAVIOR (Policy JDDA and JDDA-P)
The Greenville Public School Board of Trustees intends to provide all students with an equitable opportunity to learn. The Board of Trustees has a significant interest in providing a safe, orderly, and respectful school environment that is conducive to student learning. It shall be against District Policy for any student to engage in bullying or harassing behavior. Such behavior will not be condoned by the District. Please refer to the Policies for additional information.
17.
TRUANCY (Policy JBAC)
Students who are truant will be sent to the principal or assistant principal for disciplinary action. 18.
DRESS CODE (Policy JCDB)
Proper attire is to be worn by all students to foster the best environment for learning. To ensure that students observe basic rules of personal hygiene and dress in a manner that would not disrupt the educational process, the following dress code shall apply:
1.
Each student will have good personal hygiene, including but not limited to having clean, combed hair, clean teeth, a clean body, and clean clothing.
2.
A student's clothing for school and school-sponsored activities will be worn at an appropriate length. 3. Students may wear knee-length shorts. Gym shorts are appropriate only for the physical education program and are not to be worn to attend other classes. Skirts, pants, slacks, and shorts, when allowed, will be worn at the student's waistline.
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A. Dresses, skirts, pants, slacks, and shorts, when allowed, will not be excessively long or baggy so as to create a hazard. B. A student will not wear clothing that exposes the student's back, chest, or midriff. C. Dress styles should be appropriate for student participation in a school-sponsored formal event.
D. If a prom dress is questionable, students will be encouraged to provide the school with front and back picturesofthe student in the dress for review well inadvance of the prom. E. The dress review at the prom will adhere to the Board-approved procedure of at least two out of three chaperones/sponsors making a recommendation to the administrator in charge, who makes the final decision.
F. Every effort will be made bythe school to provide remediation for a dress problem prior to denying a student entrance into the prom. G. Specifics for dresses at the prom or extracurricular activities: (1) The backof the dress must be at or abovethe waistline. (2) Sides and midriffs are to be covered. (3) Slits should be no higherthan mid-thigh. (4) Dressshoes only - no tennis shoes, slippers, etc.
(5)
Modern dress styles, including halter tops, strapless, one-shoulder, and spaghetti straps may be worn; however, excessively revealing cleavage will not be allowed.
H. A student will not wear a starter jacket or look-aliketo school.
I.
Female students are permitted to wear pierced earrings worn inthe lobe, but no student will wear earrings, jewelryor accessories that create a distraction or a safety hazard. No student will wear body piercing studs, rings, or hoops.
J.
A student will not bring or have accessories at school that may be used or converted for
use as a weapon, including but not limited to, rat-tail combs and rakes. K. A student will use appropriate grooming that does not present a safety hazard or have
the potentialof creating a disruption to or interference with the orderly operation of the school environment, school activities, and/or educational objectives. L A student will wear his/her hair in a style that does not impair his/her eyesight. M. A student will not wear hair rollers, curlers, shower caps, etc. to school, extracurricular or co-curricular activities.
4. Students shall not wear suggestive or revealing attire that would divert attention from the learning process or lead to a student's being insulted, assaulted, or approached indecently. Undergarments should not be visible at any time. Examples of inappropriate attire include: mini-skirts, mini-dresses, and trousers with belts or suspenders that are not properly secured. 5. Clothing, jewelry, buttons, patches, or any other items with words, phrases, symbols, pictures, or signs which use indecent, profane, suggestive, or inflammatory words, or promote drugs or alcohol are not to be worn.
6. A student's clothing, jewelry, accessories, personal hygiene, and manner of grooming: A. Will not present a physical safety hazard or create a health hazard to either the student or others.
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B.
C.
Will not cause or have the potential to cause a disruption to or interference with the orderly operation of the school, school activities, and/or educational objectives. Will not identify, symbolize or infer gang membership or affiliation through writing, marks, drawings, paintings, photographs, designs, emblems, tattoos, colors or any other means.
D.
Will not identify, symbolize or imply membership of affiliation of any group or organization that the school system has not authorized to legally assemble on school grounds through writing, marks, drawings, paintings, photographs, designs, emblems,
E.
Will not depict violence, drugs, alcohol, tobacco or obscene subject matter through writing, marks, drawings, paintings, photographs, designs, emblems, tattoos, colors or any other means. Will not depict or convey a suggestive sexual or provocative message or slogan through writing, drawings, paintings, photographs, designs, emblems, tattoos, colors or any
tattoos, colors or any other means.
F.
other means.
G.
Will not be designed to encourage actions or activities that present a disruption or distraction.
7. The only permissible colors for belts are black or brown.
8. T-Shirts must be white or gray.
9. Caps, hats, and hoods are not to be worn in the school building. Any article of clothing with a hood must have a zipper or buttons so that the uniform will be visible at all times while in the building. 10. A student will wear shoes. A student will not wear shoes that present a safety hazard such as shoes without backs, shoes with excessively high heels or platform soles, or shoes that, by virtue of their construction or condition, may pose a safety risk. 11. At no time should tattoos be visible on a student's body. Tattoos must be covered at alltimes.
12. Students are not to wear sunglasses in the school buildings unless a doctor's permission slip is on file in the office.
13. Forthe health and safety of all students, ornate and/or expensive jewelry, such as medallions and gold chains, are not to be worn by students while on school property or at schoolsponsored activities. Such items place students in danger of being accidentally injured, or intentionally assaulted or robbed.
Teachers are to write referrals for students, who are in violation of the dress code, to the principal or designee for action according to the Student Behavior Plan for Success.
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RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS AND CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Students who attend school in the Greenville Public School District must live with the custodial
parent/guardian who is a bonafide resident in the Greenville Public School District. Proofof residency must be presented at registration.
Ifany time during the year a change of address or telephone number occurs, the parent/guardian must report this change to the principal's office immediately. Appropriate forms for verification of the new address will also be needed and placed on file. 20.
PTA/PTO/PTSA
The mission of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), Parent-Teacher Organization (PT)), and ParentTeacher-Student Association (PTSA) is to strengthen the bond between the school and the home. We invite and urge all parents, teachers, students and staff to join the PTA and PTSA and to participate in all projects, workshops and meetings. 21.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND PREPAREDNESS (Policy JGF)
The administrative staff at each school shall maintain a current emergency management/disaster pian, inclusive of procedures to follow for fire, tornado, earthquake, bomb, or other crises. The warning system and appropriate procedure shall be provided to all personnel in the respective schools. Regular safety drills should be planned and conducted in accordance with applicable emergency management guidelines and specific school procedures. BOMB THREAT
If a bomb threat is called in to the school, administration will comply with district procedures. EARTHQUAKE
If the building or ground begins to shake, the student must TAKE COVER under a desk or table immediately. Remain in sheltered position for at least 60-seconds or until tremors have ceased. EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS
Should it become necessary to close any or all of the schools for reasons of weather or other emergency conditions, the district Superintendent or designee will notify principals and the media prior to 6:00 AM, if possible. Announcements will be made only in the event of emergency closings, and if no such announcement is made, it should be concluded that all schools willoperate as scheduled. Should severe weather or emergency conditions develop during the school day requiring emergency closings of schools, notification of the dismissal time for students will be the same procedure as that utilized before the daily school time begins.
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FIRE
Afire drill will be held during the first or second week of school, and once each month thereafter.
Fire alarm signal boxes have been placed in readily accessible placesin corridors throughout the buildings. Students should pass rapidly and orderly out of the building through designated exits, go directly to the assigned area, and remain there untilthe signalisgiven to return to the building. TORNADO
Periodictornado drillswill be held during school hours. Students will be assigned areas within the building that are designated as being most tornado-resistant. All instructions should be followed during the time of drills and during adverse weather warnings. An "all clear" signal will be sounded before students will be allowed to return to their assigned classrooms. Students will not be dismissed from school during the time a Weather Service tornado warning is in effect. If students are on buses, they will be unloaded and brought back into the building. TORNADO TERMS TO KNOW Atornado is a violently rotating column of air that extends from the base of a storm cloud to the ground.
Tornado Warning
Tornado Watch
Tornado Emergency
Conditions are favorable in the
A tornado has been sighted by
Radar shows indications of a
atmosphere for the development of severe
a spotter, or rotation has been
strong/violent tornado as seen
detected on radar.
by a debris ball or tornadic debris signature,
thunderstorms and tornadoes.
-OR-
significant damage is reported, -OR-
a large tornado is on the ground.
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1 Remain alert for signs of threatening weather and make preliminary plans for action
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Take immediate action to protect yourself. Do not wait for visual confirmation of a tornado as this
may take time away from seeking proper shelter.
ASTHMA MEDICATIONS (Policy JGCDA)
The Board of Trustees permits the self-administration of Asthma medication by students, provided that the parents or guardians have provided authorization of self-administration of Asthma medication. Parents must also provide a written statement from the student's health care practitioner who indicates that the student has asthma and has been instructed in the self-administration of asthma medications.
Parents must have a Medication Administration Request and Consent Form completed and signed by
his/her health care provider. A signed medication form is required for each medication. The parent must provide these forms for the school to keep on file. Form is on Page 135
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ILLNESS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY
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If a student becomes ill during the school day, the student must obtain permission from the teacher to report to the office. The office personnel will confer with the student to determine the extent of the illness. If necessary, the parent/guardian will be contacted and must come to the school to check the student out.
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In case of severe illness, other emergencies, or no contact with the parent/guardian, prudent action will be taken by office personnel. If it is determined that a student must be transported by ambulance, the parent/guardian will be responsible for any fee charged for the service. The day the student returns to school, the parent must provide a written excuse to document the student's absence.
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COMMUNICABLE AND CHRONIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES (Policy JGCC)
Mississippi law provides that "It shall be unlawful for any child to attend any school, pre-kindergarten, or similar type facility intended for the instruction of children, either public or private, unless they shall first have been vaccinated against those diseases specified by the State Health Officer." 25.
HALL PASS / HALL TRAFFIC
Any student in the hall during class shall have a valid pass. Upon request, the student will present the pass to any administrator, teacher, staff member, or security officer. Any student absent from class without a valid pass will be considered truant. Students are to walk on the right side of the hallway while passing to and from classes ensuring the steady flow of traffic. Student behavior should be orderly, and respect should be shown for their peers and adults at all times. Students whose behavior is unacceptable will be corrected by the nearest adult. Unacceptable behavior includes, but is not limited to, the use of profanity, inappropriately touching another student/adult, or general disrespect or disruptions. 26.
GYMNASIUM
Students are to enter and use the gymnasium only under the supervision ofa teacher or coach. Students are not to loiter inside/outside the gym or enter the locker rooms without permission. Street shoes must never be worn on the playing floor. Soft drink bottles or cans are prohibited from the gymnasium entirely.
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LIBRARY/ MEDIA CENTER
Greenville Public School District Media Centers are open the entire school day. Students should check with their supervising teacher for permission to visit the Media Center. Pupilsmay borrow books from the library by proper check-out procedure. Books must be returned on or before the day they are due. If a pupil has not finished a book, he may take it to the library on the date it is due and renew it. Ifthe book is not returned on the due date, and if the student does not have an excused absence, a fine of 5C is charged for each school day past the due date. A IOC per day fine is charged for overdue reference 20
and reserve books. Magazines and newspapers are to be read in the library and may not be checked out Greenville Public School District students are encouraged to visit the Media Center and check out books Students are expected to accept responsibility for any book checked out. Books are to be returned on time, and in good condition. Fines will be collected for abook if it is lost or damaged. 28.
LOCKERS
Middle and high school students will not use lockers. In the case of elementary students lockers may be assigned to students by the teacher. Lockers remain the property of the school and, by law, are
subject to inspection at any time (See Item 29). The student has the right to be present at the time of the inspection.
The following regulations must be followed and practiced: 1. Lockers will be keptclean inside and out. 2 Valuables should not be left in lockers.
3. Lockers must not be transferred to any other student without permission from an administrator.
4. Locker problems should be reported tothe principal. 29. SCHOOL SEARCHES (Policy JCDA)
The US. Supreme Court granted school officials the right to conduct reasonable locker searches.
Searches will be based upon reasonable suspicion, and may proceed without hindrance or delay. In the event the search of astudent's person, locker, personal possessions, or vehicle reveals the student is
concealing material, the possession of which is prohibited by Federal, State, or local law, local law authorities will be notified so that appropriate action may be taken. 30.
LOST AND FOUND
Pupils are asked to bring found articles to the school office. The office personnel will try to return the
item to the owner. Unclaimed articles are usually kept two weeks and then given to charitable institutions.
CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM 31.
LUNCH NUMBER
All students will be assigned a lunch number. Students must key inthe number at the cashier station after receiving a reimbursable meal. Students must not share lunch numbers with other students. The following rules will be observed and enforced: 1.
Walk in the cafeteria.
2. Stay in your line.
3. Food must be consumed while inside the cafeteria.
4. Use soft, "inside voices" after entering thecafeteria door.
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6. Students who bring their lunch are required to eat in the cafeteria and food items must be in unmarked containers/wrappers.
7. Elementary students may purchase one additional item (extra sales) per day and secondary students are limited to two additional items per day. 8. Students are not allowed to purchase food items from the vending machines one hour before the meal service or anytime during the meal service.
9. No food should be served or sold on campus one hour before the meal times or during the meal service.
After finishing lunch, students will clean the table and floor of all food and paper items. Trays, utensils and napkins will be placed in the trash containers. Trash will be placed in the trash container. Students must respect themselves, their peers, the cafeteria workers, and the supervising teachers while in the cafeteria. Fighting, loud talking, playing, throwing items, disrespect, rudeness, or other inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. Students must also refrain from combing/brushing their hair while in the cafeteria.
GPSD participates in the "Community Eligibility Provisions" (CEP) that allows all
students to eat breakfast and lunch at no charge. No meal application is required.
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MEAL PAYMENT
Daily Breakfast
Weekly Breakfast
Weekly Lunch
We have a NO COST policy for all students in the GPSD.
Student
Staff/Guest
Daily Lunch
$2.00
$3.00
$10.00
$15.00
We participate in an offer vs. serve for breakfast and lunch, which allows students to choose 3 or 4 of the components offered for breakfast, and 3 to 5 of the components offered for lunch, with one item being a fruit or vegetable. This gives students the opportunity to select only items they will eat and helps to prevent waste. 33.
SPECIAL DIET
Provisions will be made for students with special dietary needs due to medical or non-medical conditions (food allergies). The Child Nutrition medical and non-medical forms must be completed by the student's physician with specific written instructions. Copies of these forms will stay on file in the Child Nutrition Office and Cafeteria Manager's office. Formsmay be obtained from schools, Parenting Centers, or the Child Nutrition Office. Formore information,contact the Child Nutrition Office at (662) 334-2850,334-7191, or 334-7017. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 34.
OFFICE AND OFFICE PROCEDURES
The school office is for business. When students have business in the office, they should give the
secretary their name, the name of the person they wish to see, the general nature of their business, and be seated. When the student can be seen, they will be escorted to the proper office. At times, it will be impossible for the student to be seen. The student will be requested to return to class and wait to be called to the office. Students sent to the office for misbehavior will wait until they have been seen
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consequences. Students will not loiter in the office. No student is to go behind the office counter unless invited by a staff member. 35.
PARENT RIGHT TO REQUEST QUALIFICATIONS OF TEACHERS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS
Acomponent of the "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001" is the requirement for all teachers to be highly qualified. It is well within the rights of aparent to be informed about the qualifications of their ch Id s teachers. Parents may request the qualifications of the teachers and paraprofessionals at their ch.ld s school. The school officials will supply that information. 36.
PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION
Students are required to refrain from public displays of affection. This includes kissing, hugging
standing with arms around each other, other bodily contact, or any other such act.ons deemed inappropriate byschool administrators. 37.
STUDENT - TEACHER RELATIONS
Students will be treated courteously, fairly, and respectfully by school staff. Students should comply with the teacher's instruction as long as the request is not illegal, immoral, or illicit, and then arrange to
see an administrator about the matter. Action will be taken to resolve the problem. Astudent who refuses to follow ateacher's instructions or who uses abusive, suggestive, or vulgar language is subject to disciplinary action.
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STUDENTS AND SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Courtesy to all staff members, including substitute teachers and student teachers is one of the most vital ways to build good school-community relations. Students are expected to be cooperat.ve and respectful to all staff members, including substitute teachers and student teachers. 39.
TELEPHONE
Students will not be allowed to use the telephone in the school office without ahall pass and/or proper authorization. If an emergency arises and it is necessary to contact aparent, the call w.ll be made by the office staff or a responsible adult. 40.
TEXTBOOKS: STATE OWNED
Textbooks are furnished by the State of Mississippi. These textbooks are issued to each student on a loan basis. Parents are required by law to sign a book card accepting full responsibility for books and for seeing that they are properly cared for until they are returned to the school. Pupils should not abuse books. Books must have protective book covers on at all times. Afine will be assessed and charged to the student for any book which shows wear beyond normal usage. A student must not borrow or have
in his/her possession any book assigned to another student. This will be considered3S lPa/ir
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student will be disciplined accordingly. Random book checks will be held throughout the school year. Students should not write in anytextbook at anytime. In caseof a lost book, the listprice ofthe book must be paid before another book will be issued. 41.
VISITORS
Visitors with legitimate business are always welcomed in the Greenville Public School District. Visitors to the school may be required to provide a valid photo ID for entrance. They may call or go to the principal's office where the principal or counselor will arrange a time, that does not interrupt instructional time, to meet with their child's teacher. District and school security measures require
campus visitors to report totheoffice where they will be given avisitor's pass and directed tothe proper place. Students are not authorized to bring visitors to school. In order to assist in maintaining the integrity ofthe instructional environment, ail visitors must comply with theStudent Behavior Plan for Success while on campus. Visitors must return their visitor's pass to the office and leave campus immediately after they have finished their business. 42.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Many educational benefits are derived from participation in clubs and activities. Each student in the middle school or high school will have the opportunity to become a member of at least one club/organization. In order to remain eligible to participate in extracurricular activities, students must maintain passing averages in all core areas and cannot exhibit major behavior/discipline problems. Also, administration and staff expects the campus to be clear one hour after the conclusion of anyevent.
Students are expected to attend school the entire day ofan event. Any students not present 63% of the school day ontheday ofanevent, without prior approval, will bedeclared ineligible for participation in the event. The principal or his designee will address any exception to this standard operating procedure. Students enrolled at Ella Darling Achievement Center (EDAC) are noteligible to participate in activities at their base school. 43.
ATHLETICS
Athletics contribute to a well-balanced school program. Our students are taught the fundamentals of
games, sportsmanship, and fair play at all times. Parents must keep in mind that even with the best coaching, use of the most advanced protective equipment, and strict observance of the rules, injuries are still a possibility. Greenville Public Schools requires parental authorization for a child to participate in athletics. To be eligible to participate in interschool activities, a student must meet requirements
established by the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA). MHSAA rules prohibit 6th grade students from participating in interschool activities. 44.
SPORTSMANSHIP
As a member of the MHSAA, the Greenville Public School District will adhere to the policies and
regulations of the MHSAA and will promote sportsmanship in all activities and events. Good sportsmanship is defined by the National Federation of High School Athletic Association as "A 24
concrete measure of the understanding and commitment to fair play." Students are reminded that a ticket to an athletic event or activity is a privilege to observe a contest and support the team, not a license to verballyassault others or be generallyobnoxious. Students are expected to respect decisions made by contest officials and be exemplary role models by positively supporting teams in every manner possible, including the content of signs and cheers.
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STUDENT COUNCIL / STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA)
The Student Council/SGA is one of the most active groups in the Greenville Public School District. We feel that student participation in government, under the supervision of the principal, is regarded as a desirable feature of a sound educational program. The primary aim is to create better cooperation and closer relationships between the students and faculty. 46.
TESTING PROGRAM
The Greenville Public School District provides a regular program of standardized tests of achievement aptitudes and interests for all students. Students are notified well in advance, as to the nature of the test, scheduled time, and length of testing. These tests provide data which aid in understanding the needs and development of students, help teachers to evaluate the student's growth and progress, and provide a systemic and continuous record of student growth. The Mississippi Grade Level Testing Program (GLTP) consists of three parts: (1) MississippiCurriculum
Test, 2nd Edition (MCT 2) in reading, language, and mathematics ingrades 3-8;(2)a writing assessment in grades 4 and 7; and (3) a norm-referenced test (NRT), the TerraNova9 in reading/language arts and mathematics in grade 6.
The Mississippi Subject AreaTests 2nd Edition in Algebra I, Biology I, English II, and US History from 1877 to the present, and end-of-course SATP score are used with student overall course grade to apply for graduation. Beginning in the 2014-2015 school year, a student scoring at the lowest achievement level in reading
on the established State Assessment for 3rd Grade will not be promoted to the 4th grade unless the student meets the good cause exemptions for promotion. 47.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
To create an atmosphere of mutual trust between students and faculty, the Greenville Public Schools encourages all students to strive for excellence with academic honesty and personal integrity. To do otherwise is to cheat. Cheating is a dishonest act that undermines the integrity of the student as well as that of Greenville PublicSchools. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, the following examples: •
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Obtaining test or quiz material prior to the assessment.
Inappropriate use of graphing calculators, programmable watches, palm pilots, and other computer or electronic devices.
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Sharing student work that should be independently/individually produced.
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Using crib notes during test situations.
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• Discussing information about a test or quiz with students who have not yet completed the assessment.
Consequences for cheating are intended to promote growth in character and not to simply punish a student. Consequences for cheating are outlined in the Student Behavior Plan for Success and include, but are not limited to the following: • A grade reduction. • A grade of zero (0) for the assignment with no opportunity to make up the work, including extra work.
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Notification of the act to the National Honor Society advisor(s) and the school's Honors Committee.
• Discipline referral according to the Student Behavior Plan for Success. • A loss of membership in academic clubs or activities. • The loss of any elected position within the Student Council. A core value of any successful institution is to maintain high morals and ethical standards. Greenville Public School students are encouraged to perform at the highest possible levels of excellence with academic honesty and personal integrity. 48.
EXTENDED SCHOOL OPPORTUNITY
The Greenville Public School District provides Extended School Opportunity (ESO) for currently enrolled students. Students must have prior written approval from principals to enroll in ESO. ESO attendance does not assure promotion from one grade to another. Students receiving Special Services will be eligible for ESO based on specific student needs and district criteria.
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REPORT CARDS
Report cards are issued to elementary and middle school students four times a year. Students in elementary and secondary schools will receive a computer print-out with all grades listed. Report cards are issued for the purpose of keeping parents informed as to the progress made by the student. Upon review of elementary school reports, parents must ensure that report cards are returned to the classroom teacher in a timely manner. Afee may be charged for lost report cards. In Grades 1 through 3: students will be given an "S" for Satisfactory, or an "N" for Needs Improvement
inthe following non-academiccourses: Handwriting, Music, Health, Art,Physical Education, and Library. Copies of student grade reports shallbe kepton file inthe school which the student attends. All teacher gradebooks shall be turned into the building principal at the end ofthe school yearand keptonfile for a period of five academic years. 50.
GRADING SCALE
A B C
90 -100 80-89 70-79
Superior Above Average Average
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60-69 0-59
Below Average Failing Incomplete
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HONOR ROLL
Honor rolls arepublished at theend ofeach grading period.
Superintendent's List Scholar:
Principal's List Scholar:
All "A's" No grade lower than 90
Combination of "A's" and "B's" or all "B's" - No grade lower
than 80
Each nine-week grading period, it shall be the duty of the principal and his/her staff to compile alist of
honor roll students, by classification and grade level. The list shall be posted on the school bulletin board and a copy submitted to the Superintendent for publication. Said lists shall be posted and submitted to the Office of the Superintendent within one week after report cards are disseminated to parents.
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INSTRUCTIONAL SOFTWARE
Each student has access to computer software programs that re-teach skills that astudent needs. Some
programs are available online and students may have access to these at home. Parents/guardians are encouraged to registerfor Act/vePorent. This provides parents/guardians with online access to student attendance, discipline, and grades. See the Parent Involvement Specialist for more information. (See
APPENDIX VII for Internet Safety Policy as well as Care and Responsibilities for the District-issued iPads.)
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ACADEMIC INTERVENTIONS
Each school is required to provide academic and behavior interventions. Students who are not successful are to receive extra assistance on deficit skills by a teacher. These are determined and monitored by the principal and the school's Teacher Support Team/Response to Intervention Team
(TST/RTI). For more information, contact your child's principal or the Intervention Specialists.
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MAKE-UP WORK FOLLOWING AN ABSENCE
It is the responsibility of the student/parent to secure from teachers the assignments or tests missed during an absence from school. After the second day of absence, homework assignments may be requested by calling the office ofthe respective school during the hours ofoperation. Assignments and
the scheduling of make-up work will be at the discretion ofthe teacher. The student will have the same number of days in which he/she was absent to make up the work. Failure to make up assigned work will result in a zero (0) grade.
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MAKE-UP WORK FOR DISCIPUNARY REASONS
1. The District shall provide students assigned to in-school suspension (ISS) or out-of-school suspension (OSS) with an opportunity to complete their regular academic work during the suspension. The District shall take all necessary steps to make school work accessible, including providing assignments over the internet for students who have internet access.
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2. The District shall permit students assigned to ISS or OSS to work with qualified staff if the student's IEP requires such assistance. 3. The District shall provide students assigned to ISS or OSS with the opportunity to earn equivalent grades and credits as other students during the course of the suspension, and with the ability to make up tests, final examinations, and complete class and homework assignments without penalty while on suspension or within a reasonable period of time
following the completion of the suspension. The District shall provide students who are suspended during the administration of local, state, or national assessments with an opportunity to take the assessments and to participate in related preparation activities. 4. The District shall not require students to complete punitive or non-academic writing assignments while assigned to ISS or OSS. Ifa student completes his or her class work before the end of the school day, the school shall provide additional relevant content to make sure that the student has enough academic work to continue to progress in his or her school work. In addition to providing the student's class work, the District shall provide opportunities for behavior remediation, including the completion of computerized behavior instruction, behavior packets, behavior contracts, and the use of restorative justice practices. 5. Prior to a student's return to the school after an OSS, the school shall attempt to schedule a
telephonic or face-to-face conference with the student's parent/guardian to assist the student's transition back to school. Ifthe parent chooses not to participate in the conference, the student's ability to return to classes shall not be affected. 56.
PERMANENT RECORDS
A permanent record of the work of every currently enrolled student is on file in the principal's office. Every phase of the student's workand experience while in middle or high school is recorded and isvery important. Acopyof the permanent recordof students who withdrawfrom the Greenville Public School District will be forwarded upon the request of the schoolto whichthe school transfers. 57.
PRE-K ACADEMY
The Greenville Public School District is pleased to offer a Pre-Kindergarten program for the City of Greenville. The classrooms are located at McBride Pre-K Academy, 438 Poplar Street. Each class has a certified teacher and an assistant teacher.
All students must have a current immunization record, birth certificate, social security card, and two proofs of residency.
Students must be at least four years old on or before September 1 to be eligible to attend the Pre-
Kindergarten program. Thescreening will take place approximately 30 minutes and will be conducted byour Director ofTesting and Psychology, or byschool personnel. This screening will be used to assist in determining the need for Pre-Kindergarten services.
Parents are responsible for any damages that are purposely caused by their children.
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MCBRIDE PRE-K ACADEMY UNIFORM COLORS
Males
Pants - Khaki (long or short sleeves) Shirt - Royal Blue Polo (long or short sleeves) Sweater, Cardigan, Vest-White or Royal Blue Females
Pants or Skirts - (long or short) Shirt - Royal Blue Polo (long or short sleeves) Sweater, Cardigan, Vest - White or Royal Blue MCBRIDE PRE-K ACADEMY BELL SCHEDULE
McBride Pre-K will be on the same schedule as the elementary schools. All students must be signed in and out by an adult. No students can sign children in or out. All students absolutely must be picked up by 3:15 PM.
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Arrival Time
7:15 AM
Breakfast
7:45 AM
Tardy Bell
7:55 AM
Dismissal
2:45 PM
PROMOTION AND RETENTION (Policy IHE)
Section 1:
A.
GRADES K-6
Kindergarten In order to ensure success at the next grade level, the kindergarten student must demonstrate
mastery of skills designated by the Mississippi Curriculum Frameworks for promotion as determined by the classroom teacher and principal. B.
Grades 1-6
The student must demonstrate mastery of designated District objectives and receive a yearly average of 60 or above in mathematics, reading, and language arts, plus an average of 60 or better in either science or social studies. The yearly average shall be determined by averaging the two semester numerical grades.
Beginningin the 2014-2015 school year, a student scoringat the lowest achievement level in
reading onthe established StateAssessment for 3rd Grade will not be promoted to 4th grade unless the student meets the good cause exemptions for promotion.
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Section II:
GRADES 7 and 8
In order to be promoted from Grade seven (7) to Grade eight (8), or from Grade eight (8) to Grade nine (9), a student must demonstrate mastery of designated District objectives and receive a passing yearly average in Language Arts/English, mathematics, social studies and science with an average of 60 or above.
Section III:
SECONDARY - GRADES 9-12
In order to be promoted at the high school level, the following requirements must be met: GRADE
CARNEGIE UNITS
REQUIREMENTS
9 to 10
7
CCR English (230107) CCR English II (230110) CCR English III (230113) CCR English IV (230116)
10 to 11
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11 to 12
20
Graduation
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As outlined in PolicyIGH/JFI, mastery of designated student objectives is required as well. After a semester in which the student's cumulative grade point average is below 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, any student who is enrolled in any grade higher than Grade 6 in the Greenville PublicSchool District must be suspended from participation in any extracurricular or athletic activity sponsored or sanctioned by the school. It is prohibited to retain students in the Greenville Public schools for extracurricular purposes. Section IV:
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Special Education students assigned to self-contained classes shall be promoted as follows: 1. Those students who are ten (10) years of age on or before September 1, shall be transferred to Grade four (4).
2. Students who have reached the age of thirteen (13) on or before September 1, shall be transferred to Grade seven (7).
3. Those students who have reached the age of fifteen (15)on or before September 1, shall be transferred to Grade nine (9).
Transfers of students K-8 not covered in items 1-3 shall be done only upon recommendation of the District committee formed for this purpose and approval of the designee of the Superintendent.
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59.
BELL SCHEDULE FOR ALL SCHOOLS
McBride
Pre-K Academy Schedule
Elementary School
Arrival Time
7:15 AM
Breakfast
7:45 AM
Tardy Bell
7:55 AM
Dismissal
2:45 PM
First Bell
7:15 AM
Breakfast
7:15 AM-7:45 AM
Tardy Bell School Day Ends
7:55 AM
Schedule
First Bell
7:35 AM
Middle School
Breakfast
7:00 AM-7:30 AM
Schedule
Tardy Bell
7:45 AM
School Day Ends
3:00 PM
2:45 PM
GHS, GTC and EDAC Schedule - Regular Schedule (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) Technical Schedule
Full Blocks
1st Block
8:00 AM-9:44 AM
1st Block
8:10 AM-9:34 AM
2nd Block
9:48 AM-11:22 AM
2nd Block
9:58 AM-11:18 AM
LUNCH
11:22 AM-12:44 PM
LUNCH
11:20 AM-12:25 PM
3rd Block WLSD 3rdBlock GHS 4th Block
12:25 PM-1:45 PM
3rd Block
12:48 PM-2:22 PM
4th Block*
2:26 PM-4:00 PM
12:44 PM-2:12 PM
2:36 PM-3:50 PM
At the end of 2nd Block, all students will report to their family advocates. ♦Students will be dismissed after 60% of all buses have arrived.
DISMISSAL TIMES FOR 60% DAY
60% Day Schedule
Ella Darling Achievement Center Pre-K and Elementary Schools (Grades K-5) Middle School (Grades 6-8) High School (Grades 9-12)
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12:30 PM 12:45 PM 1:15 PM 2:02 PM
SECTION II
GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 60.
BELL SCHEDULE FOR HIGH SCHOOL
High School Schedule - RegularSchedule (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,and Friday) Full Blocks
Technical Schedule
1st Block
8:00 AM-9:44 AM
1st Block
8:10 AM-9:34 AM
2nd Block
9:48 AM-11:22 AM
2ndBlock
9:58 AM-11:18 AM
LUNCH
11:22 AM-12:44 PM
LUNCH
11:20 AM-12:25 PM
3rd Block
12:48 PM-2:22 PM
3rd Block WLSD 3rd Block GHS 4th Block
12:44 PM-2:12 PM
4th Block*
2:26 PM-4:00 PM
12:25 PM-1:45 PM
2:36 PM-3:50 PM
Atthe end of 2nd Block, all students will reportto theirfamily advocates. ♦Students will be dismissed after 60% of ail buses have arrived.
61.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (Policy IHF)
The Greenville Public School District requires each student, in order to receive a high school diploma, to meet the minimum requirements established by the State Board of Education, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the school District. Section I:
CARNEGIE UNITS
To receive a high school diploma, a student in the Challenge Program must earn a minimum of twentyeight (28) units of course work indicated in the course requirements for the "Challenge Program." Students in the 'Technical Program" and the "College/Technical Program" must have completed the courses indicated in Schedule A (page 41) for those programs. Eachstudent must have passed all courses required for graduation. Elective units in band, physical education, and choral music are limited to four units, with each course counting for no more than three of the four units.
IfCompacted Math is taken before Grade 9, geometry and three electives in mathematics are required. Evidence of proficiency in computer applications is accepted in lieu of % unit. A student may earn one unit during a single summer school session. A total of four (4) units may be earned in summer school toward graduation.
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Section II: DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
To receive a high school diploma, a student must:
1.
Have earned at least two (2) of the last four (4) Carnegie units at the school granting the diploma. Attendance in summer school does not establish a new resident school.
2. 3.
Have demonstrated mastery of the basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics established by the State Board of Education as minimum levels of performance for high school students. Each student graduating from a secondary school will have demonstrated the ability to apply basic skills successfully, as evidenced by the use of student end-of-course SATP score with their overall course grade to apply for graduation.
The student who fails to meet the graduation requirements of the appropriate course of study and endof-course SATP score with their overall course grade is not permitted to participate in the graduation exercises.
Section III: SPECIAL EDUCATION
A student who has been properly classified, in accordance with rules established by the State Board of Education, as "intellectually disabled," "deaf," "specific learning disabled," "physically disabled whose ability to communicate orally or in writing is seriously impaired," or "emotionally disabled," shall not be required to meet all requirements of §37-16-7, and, upon meeting all applicable requirements prescribed by the Board of Trustees of the Greenville Public Schools, shall be awarded a special diploma in a form prescribed by the state board. Nothing provided in this section, however, shall be construed to limit or restrict the right of a special education student solely to a special diploma. Anysuch student shall, upon proper request, be afforded the opportunity to fully meet all requirements of §37-16-7, through the standard procedures established therein and thereby qualify for a standard diploma upon graduation.
For every student receiving special education services, consideration will be given during the IEP Review/Revision session priorto the student's entry intograde nine(9), as to the possibilities for achieving the requirement for a regular diploma. Parents will assist in the decision and sign a permission form indicating the choice of curriculum for the student.
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SCHEDULE A.
Technical Programs Course
Challenge Program Carnegie Course
Units
ENGLISH
4
ENGLISH
Carnegie Units 5
CCR English 1, II, III, IV 1 AP Course MATH
4
CCR Algebra 1(270404) CCR Geometry (270732) CCR Algebra II (270733)
MATH
5
CCR Algebra 1(270404) CCR Geometry (270732) CCR Algebra 11(270733) Algebra III (270441) OR Advanced Algebra (2704090)/ Trigonometry (270411)
Advanced Algebra (2704090)
1.0 Advanced Math Courses SCIENCE
4
Biology
SCIENCE
4/z
Physics AP Biology
SOCIAL STUDIES
4
SOCIAL STUDIES
1/2
1 AP Social Studies Course
TECHNICAL COURSES**
5(4)
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH
Vi
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH
%
COMPREHENSIVE SCIENCE
Vx
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
6
THE ARTS
1
THE ARTS
2
ELECTIVES
5
ELECTIVES
6*
26 (25)
TOTAL
TOTAL
28*
*Must select two (2) from Foreign Language, 4th Year Lab-Based Science, 4th Year Math = 26 (25) **Technical Courses are 2 or 2/z unit courses.
62.
ACADEMIC HONORS
In order to honor outstanding academic achievement, the following criteria shall be used in determining those students eligible to be listed on school honor rolls and honors to be awarded at District graduation exercises.
I.
HONOR ROLLS: There shall be two honor roll classifications:
A.
Superintendent's List: To be listed as a Superintendent's List Scholar, a student must have attained not less than an "A" average for the nine-week grading period in each academic subject.
B.
Principal's List: To be listed as a Principal's List Scholar, a student must have attained not less than a "B" average for the nine-week grading period in each academic subject.
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II.
GRADUATION HONORS: There shall be three classifications of graduates with honors:
A.
Highest Honors: To attain this honor, a student must haveearned a grade averageof not less
B.
than 3.70 in each academic subject taken in grades 9-12. Graduate of Distinction: To attain this honor, a student must have achieved a grade average of not less than 3.50 in each academic subject taken in grades 9-12.
C.
Honor Graduate: To attain this honor, a student must have achieved a minimum cumulative
grade average of not less than 3.00 in all academiccourses taken ingrades 9-12. 63.
GRADES
Agrade received in an accelerated course will be multiplied by a factor of 1.03, and a grade received in an advance placement course will be multiplied by a factor of 1.06.
An incomplete grade (I) will be assigned when a student has not completed make-up work during a grading period. If the incomplete grade has not been corrected within two weeks after the end of the grading period, a failinggrade (F) will be assigned. No incomplete grade will be given as a final grade in a course.
Grades will be reported and recorded in numerical form and will reflect the actual numerical average in the courses, as specified in the grading plan for the course. 64.
CREDIT RECOVERY
High school students have the opportunity to make up lost credits through the Credit Recovery Program. Students must have taken a class and failed it with minimal final average of 50 to qualify for the program. 65.
SENIOR INFORMATION
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Dual enrollment refers to high school students taking college classes. If the student passes the college class(es), they receive credit toward a college degree. Dual enrollment may be a costefficient way for students to accumulate college credits. Contact the high school counselors for more information.
EXEMPTIONS
A graduating senior may choose to be exempt from a fourth nine-weeks exam in any course(s) provided the following requirements have been met: • The student has achieved a yearly average of 87 or above in that course. • The student has not received an Unexcused absence in that class during the current school year.
• The student has not received ISS or OSSduring the current school year. If a student elects to take an exam in which exemption requirements have been met, the student will not be penalized by an exam grade that would lower the nine-week average.
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GRADUATION - NOTIFICATION OF STATUS
With the conclusion of each nine-week grading period, as student will receive a report card that will indicate academic progress. The report card is the school's official notice to the student and the
parent/guardian of academic progress. The parent/guardian is encouraged to review the report card and discuss the student's academic progress with the student. The parent/guardian is encouraged to call the high school guidance office and arrange a conference if there is a question regarding the student's progress, or if the parent/guardian needs more information. Once it has been determined that a senior has failed to meet the minimum requirements for graduation, the high school guidance office will notify the student and parent/guardian. An official notification will be forwarded to the parent/guardian by mail. In accordance with Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards, a student who fails to meet the graduation and/or exit requirements, or fails to meet the end-of-course SATP score with the overall course grade successful score will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. It is State Board of Education policy that students who are seniors in the 2014-2015 school year are allowed to use their end-of-course SATP score with their overall course grade to apply for graduation. Thus, seniors in the 2014-2015 school year who failed an end-of-course SATP test were allowed to use their test score with their overall class course grade to apply for graduation. Students qualify for this option if their course grade and test score, when evaluated together, demonstrates adequate mastery of course content. This policy will continue for seniors who are enrolled in the 2015-2016 school year. Also in 20152016, all students enrolled may achieve a combined minimum score from the end-of-course Subject Area Test to meet the requirement for graduation in lieu of passing the applicable end-of-course
Subject Area Test. Beginning in the 2016-2017 school year, the SATP scores will constitute 25% of a student's final grade. GRADUATION - PARTICIPATION
Participation in the graduation ceremony is not a requirement for graduation; however, a senior who plans to participate in the ceremony shall attend the graduation practices and be on time.
A graduating senior without proper attire will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. The proper attire for a male student is a white-collarshirt with a tie. Dark slacks or trousers are appropriate; blue jeans are inappropriate. A dress or skirt or pants that meet the District dress code is proper attire for a female student. Dark footwear is appropriate for all students. Tennis shoes, boots, flip-flops, or sandals without a heel and/or strap are inappropriate. GRADUATION -VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN
The student graduating with eight semesters of work with the highest grade point average from the
most rigorous curriculum will be recognized at graduation as Valedictorian of the graduating class of Greenville High. The student graduating with eight semesters of work, with the second highest grade point average from the most rigorous curriculum will be recognized at graduation as Salutatorian of the graduating class. The Valedictorian and Salutatorian of GHS will complete the graduation requirements of the Mississippi Departmentof Education, the Greenville Public School District, and the required courses for admission to the public universities in Mississippi.
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Incase of a tie for either Valedictorian or Salutatorian, the highest numerical average for all courses
taken during the current school year from the most rigorous curriculum will determine the Valedictorian. The student with the second highest numerical average for all courses taken during the current school year from the most rigorous curriculum will be the Salutatorian. The numerical averages will be carried to four decimal points. In the event a tie still exists, the student who has taken the most courses from the following list will be Valedictorian: AP Art-History of, AP Art-
Portfolio, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP European History, AP French, AP Physics, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP US Government, AP US History, and AP World History. The final method forbreaking a tie for either Valedictorian or Salutatorian will be the total number of Carnegie Units earned for
all courses taken during grades 9-12. All credits earned will be included inthe tiebreaker. STAR STUDENT
Selection of Greenville High School's Star Student and Star Teacher is mandated by the guidelines of Mississippi Economic Council. The Star Student will designate the Star Teacher. HALL OF FAME I.
PURPOSE
A. To establish more appropriate andpermanent marks ofdistinction ofoutstanding seniors. B. To encourage otherstudents to emulate the high ideas and characteristics thata member of the "Hall of Fame" should possess. II.
COMMITTEE FOR SELECTION
A. Anonymous faculty-student committee composed of the principals, a faculty member from each Small Learning Community (SLC) and a junior from each SLC. B. The principal shall be the chairman and each member of the committee shall have one vote. In case of a tie, then the principal will vote to break the tie.
C. The committee shall invite the eligible seniors to apply for membership in the Hall of Fame. Based on the results from the ratings of applicants, interviewswill be done and rated. Based on the results from interviews, the committee will nominate and select the students for the "Hall of Fame." These seniors will demonstrate excellence in the areas
of scholarship, service, and leadership. D. All proceedings are to be kept secret until official announcements are made. III.
QUALIFICATIONS OF NOMINEES
A. All nominees must have attended a GPSD high school for three semesters prior to selection.
B. Not more than twelve (12) members of the senior class shall be named for the "Hall of Fame." A lesser number may be named.
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C.
Candidates must possess the followingcharacteristics and qualities: School pride High degree of scholarshipwith at least an 86 cumulative GPAand no failing semester grades A good citizenship record Perseverance
Aprofound sense of responsibility
Good mental health
High qualities of leadership Awell-rounded personality Aspirit of cooperativeness
Courtesy Friendliness Refinement
Respect for duly constituted authority High degree of spiritual and moral character Respect for school and community property
High degreeof self-discipline High degree of initiative High degree of integrity
D. Candidates must be active in the past or present inat least two extracurricular activities. The activities should be in unrelated fields.
E. Candidates must be in the top one-third of the senior class. F. Candidates must have good attendance. G. Candidates must have a good disciplinary record. IV.
DISCRETION OF THE COMMITTEE
In all considerations, the committee should assume responsibility for the selection to the degree that, should additional qualifications be needed or should those named above be a hindrance to the best interests of the selections, by general consensus of the entire committee, the changes recommended should be in order. 66.
RESTROOM PRIVIUGES
A student shall receive a hall pass before exiting a classroom for restroom purposes. 67.
SIGNS
A sign or poster will not be posted in any building or on the campus without permission from an administrator. An administrator's initials will signify that permission has been granted to post the sign or poster. A student or group responsible for posting the sign must remove the sign within twenty-four (24) hours after the event. Astudent may post an election sign or poster twenty-four (24) hours prior to an election. The sign/poster will be removed within twenty-four (24) hours following the election. 68.
TARDY TO CLASS
The practice of being punctual is considered an acquired habit that enhances the student's ability to succeed in adult life. Astudent who is absent from the classroom or is tardy in arriving to the classroom willnot achieve at the same level as the student who is punctual to class. Astudent who is tardy to class disrupts the instructional process for other students in the classroom. "Tardy to class" is defined as not 39
beingin the classroom when the bellrings to begin class (tardybell). Astudent who istardy will receive disciplinary action according to the Student Behavior Plan forSuccess. Ifa student has not reported to class within ten (10) minutes of the tardy bell, the student will be recorded as absent. 69.
TARDY TO SCHOOL
Astudent who arrives to school after the first period tardy bell will receive a tardy admittance slipfrom the office before reportingto first period. Theclassroom teacher will record the tardy inthe grade book.
Astudent who istardyto school will receive disciplinary action according to the Student Behavior Plan for Success. Ifthe student arrivesduring first period, but after 8:05AM, the student shall report to the attendance office and will be considered as absent from class. Failure to report to class will result in an
unauthorized absence from class. Cartrouble, personaland/or family errands, failureto awaken,failure
to be awakened by a family member, or a family member assuming responsibility for a late arrival to school, or to the first scheduled class, are not examples of an excused tardy. 70.
TRUANCY
A student will be considered truant if the student is unaccountably absent from class for ten minutes. A
student who leaves campus without proper authorization will be considered truant. Failure to leave campus with properauthorization oran unaccountable absence from class that exceeds ten (10) minutes will result in disciplinary actions according to the Student BehaviorPlan for Success. 71.
CHECKOUT PROCEDURE
When it becomes necessary for a student to leave school before the regular dismissal time, a parent/guardian will report insidethe school to check out the student. Such a checkout will require the signature of the parent/guardian. An advance checkout isacceptable. For example, ifit isnecessary for a student to leave school early on Thursday, a parent/guardian may report to the school on any day prior to Thursday to check out the student. The act of the student checkout can occur at the convenience of the parent/guardian. Greenville High School willgrant an exception for medical appointments although every effort should be made to schedule such appointments after 3:30 PM. Inthe event of a medical appointment, the student may submit an appointment card to the attendance office before 7:45 AM. The appointment card must contain the time and date for the appointment, as well as the doctor's name. If the appointment card contains the required information, the student may check out of school. School officials reserve the right to confirm medical appointments that require early dismissals from school. It is not uncommon for an extenuating circumstance to occur that may prevent a parent or guardian from reporting to the school to check out a student. A member of the administrative staff will determine the existence of an extenuating circumstance, and if such a circumstance does exist, authorization to check
out of school wilt be extended to the student. The student will submit the following. • A written note from the parent/guardian indicating the time of dismissal. • The home and work telephone number of the parent/guardian. • Verification by the attendance office before dismissal.
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• Submission of the written note to the attendance office by 7:45 AM on the day of the checkout.
72.
VACATING SCHOOL GROUNDS
All students will vacate all buildings on campus and exitthe campus grounds upon the conclusion of each school day, unless under the direct supervision of a school official in an organized school-sponsored activity or event. 73.
WITHDRAWAL FROM GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
When it becomes necessary forthe student to transfer orwithdraw from school, the parent/guardian and student will report to the guidance office and request a withdrawal form. The student will complete and return the form to the guidance office. The official records ofthe student will be released upon receipt of an official written request by the transfer school.
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SECTION III
GREENVILLE TECHNICAL CENTER (GTC) 350 South Raceway Rd. GREENVILLE MS 38703
Technical Center Schedule 1st Block
8:10 AM-9:34 AM
2nd Block
9:58 AM-11:18 AM
LUNCH/PLANNING
11:20 AM-12:25 PM
3* Block WLSD
12:25 PM-1:45 PM
3rd Block GHS
12:44 PM-2:12 PM 2:36 PM-3:50 PM
4th Block
74. PROGRAM/CLASS OFFERINGS
• Career Pathway: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources o Agriculture and Environmental Science and Technology • Concepts of Agriscience • Science of Agricultural Environment • Science of Agricultural Plants • Science of Agricultural Mechanism • Career Pathway: Architecture and Construction o
Construction
o
Carpentry
• Career Pathway: Health Science o
Health Science Core
o
Health Care and Clinical Services
• Career Pathway: Hospitality & Tourism o Culinary Arts I o Culinary Arts II • Career Pathway: Human Services o Early Childhood I o Early Childhood II • Career Pathway: Information Technology o Information Technology Associate I
o Information Technology Associate II • Career Pathway: Manufacturing o Introduction to Welding o Advanced Welding 43
• Career Pathway: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics o o
Engineering I Engineering II
• Career Pathway: Transportation Distribution and Logistics o Automotive Service Technology I o Automotive Service Technology II o Collision Repair Technician I o Collision Repair Technician II o
Diesel Service Technician I
o
Diesel Service Technician II
• Enhancement
o
75.
Career Pathway Experience
PROGRAMS / BRIEF DESCRIPTION OFCLASSES OFFERED •
CAREER PATHWAY: AGRICULTURE. FOOD. AND NATURAL RESOURCES
AEST (AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY) o
Concepts of Agriscience is a course which introduces students to the sciences,
technologies, and applied practices of the progressive Agriculture/Agriscience industry. Emphasis is on an active learning environment enriched with technology and sciencebased applications. The course serves as the entry-level course for other courses in agriculture, including horticulture and forestry. The focus isto begin the preparation of students for further study leading to successful careers in the agricultural industry. o
Science of Agricultural Environment is a course designed to introduce and develop skills for students in environmental areas related to the use and management of natural resources in the food and fiber systems. New technologies being used to enhance
capabilities to monitor and protect the environment are introduced. The overallfocus is on maintaining and protecting resources to assure quality human life. Important relationships of living organisms to land and soil, water, the atmosphere, waste management, forestry, and energy management are included. Stress is on understanding global environmental issues and developing appropriate attitudes of environmental stewardship.
o
Science of Agricultural Plants is a course designed to develop competencies related to the production of plants for food, fiber, ornamental, and other purposes. It includes instruction in the basic principles of plant science as well as cultural practices and the use
of technology to efficiently and effectively meet consumer needs. Plant growing structures, plant classification, growth, propagation, culture, pests, harvesting, and marketing are included. 44
o
Science of Agricultural Mechanization is a course that includes physical science principles
and applications in agricultural technology, agricultural mechanics, and agricultural mechanization. Topics of instruction are: safety, physical technology, including work and power, mechanics, heat, light, sound, and magnetism and electricity, concepts of agricultural mechanization, electricity/electronics technology systems, computer
technology in agricultural mechanization, hydraulics and pneumatics systems, internal combustion engines, and preventive maintenance and diagnostics. •
CAREER PATHWAY: ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION
CTC (CONDUCTION TECHNOLOGY: CARPENTRY) Construction Core introduces students to fundamentals of construction safety, tools, math,
and blueprint reading, aswell asbasic carpentry, electrical, masonry, and plumbing skills. Carpentry consists of an in-depth study of basic safety, construction math, materials, wall,
ceiling, and roof framing, windows and doors, and construction essentials. This course should only be taken after students successfully pass Construction Core. This course earns two Carnegie units. Upon completion ofthiscourse, students will have the knowledge to complete the NCCER Level 1 Certification. •
CAREER PATHWAY: HEALTH SCIENCES
HS (HEALTH SCIENCES)
Health Sciences Core introduces students to the theory and practical applications of tasks
related to employment inthe field of health science. Studentswill covertopicssuchas safety in the workplace, infection control, health care systems, and the vital organs of the human body. The course offers insightinto careersin health careas well as educationalrequirements and the professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities involved. Healthcare and Clinical Services is a course designed to help the student establish insight in the healthcare field. Students will be exposed to the theory and applied tasks related to careers within health care. This course covers topics such as human growth and development, health informatics, information technology, and therapeutic and rehabilitative services. Other topics include medical and emergency services, mental health, and pharmacological and nursing services. •
CAREER PATHWAY: HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
CA (CULINARYARTS)
Culinary Arts I emphasizes real-world, hands-on practice of food preparation. Food preparation techniques included in this course include breakfast foods, dairy, and sandwiches, potatoes, grain, fruits, vegetables, and garnishes.
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poultry, and seafood, as we., as stocks, soups, and sauce, rAffT=cp PATHWAY: HUMAN SERVICES
ECE (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION)
mLm&miMl&ml begins with an
Under the influence of
>
Using, In possession of, or Selling
3
4 4
Bullying-(Includes cyber-bullying and gang related incidents) to follow procedures per Policy JDDA and JDDA-P >
Intentional conduct, including verbal, physical or written conduct, or electronic communication that is
2
threatening or intimidating and substantially disrupts the orderly operation of a school. >
Serious bullying is defined as repeatedly over time engaging in intentional negative behaviors that adversely affect another student's ability to participate in or benefit from the school's education
3
4
or extracurricular programs. Bus Disruptions
> >
Minor disruptions on the bus (e.g., eating, drinking, being too loud, or standing while the bus is moving) Serious disruption on the bus that causes an immediate threat to the safety of other people
1
2
4
All violations of federal and state law result in Level 5 responses. If more than one
offense occurs, go to the higher level offense, but list all offenses on referral form.
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KEY: USE LOWEST LEVEL INDICATED FIRST
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
CLASSROOM SUPPORT- May be appropriate when the student has no prior incidents and interventions have not been put in place. RTI/IEP TEAM - May be appropriate when supports have been put in place in the classroom to
address behavior, but the behavior has continued to negatively impact the learning of the student and others.
LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5
TST, INTESNSIVE SUPPORT STAFFAND APPROPRIATE ADMINISTRATION - May be appropriate when school supports are needed to correct behavior. SUSPENSION AND INTERVENTION REFERRAL - May be appropriate when interventions and
supports have been put in place, but the behavior is escalating (repeated offenses). EXTENDED SUSPENSION, EXPULSION,AND INTERENTION REFERRAL- May be appropriate when student's behavior seriously impacts the safety of others in the school.
NOTE: On the first instance of an inappropriate or disruptive behavior, use one or more interventions from the lowest level indicated for that behavior, or any lower level. Ifthe same behavior is repeated during the same school year, one or more interventions or disciplinary responses from the next highest level may be used. Lower-level interventions may always be used, but interventions or disciplinary responses from the shaded boxes may NEVER be used.
LEVELS
INAPPROPRIATE OR DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR
Classroom Disruptions > Minor disruptions (e.g., talking out in class or talking out of turn, or other behavior that distracts from student learning) > Major disruptions (cause an immediate threat to other people, e.g., throwing objects)
1
2
>|4|5
1
2
3
3
4
5
Cutting Class - failure to appear or attend a scheduled class 1
2
3
Defiance of Authority and/or Insubordination (e.g., non-violent/non-physical) >
Talking back to school staff
1
2
3
>
Refusal to participate in classroom activities
1
2
3
>
Failure to respond to school staff/administrators' questions/requests
2
3
4
3
4
>
Failure to follow directions leading to a potential threat of harm to self or others.
All violations of federal and state law result in Level 5 responses. If more than one offense occurs, go to the higher level offense, but list all offenses on referral form.
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5
KEY: USE LOWEST LEVEL INDICATED FIRST
LEVEL 1
CLASSROOM SUPPORT- May be appropriate when the student has no prior incidents and interventions have not been put in place.
RTI/IEPTEAM - May be appropriate when supports have been put in place in the classroom to
LEVEL 2
address behavior, but the behavior has continued to negatively impact the learning of the student and others.
LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5
TST, INTESNSIVE SUPPORTSTAFF AND APPROPRIATE ADMINISTRATION- May be appropriate when school supports are needed to correct behavior. SUSPENSION AND INTERVENTION REFERRAL-May be appropriate when interventions and supports have been put in place, but the behavior is escalating (repeated offenses). EXTENDED SUSPENSION, EXPULSION, AND INTERENTION REFERRAL-May be appropriate when student's behavior seriously impacts the safety of others in the school.
NOTE: On the first instance of an inappropriateor disruptive behavior, use one or more interventionsfrom the lowest level indicated for that behavior, or any lower level. Ifthe same behavior is repeated during the same school year, one or more interventions or disciplinary responsesfrom the next highestlevelmay be used. Lower-level interventions may always be used, but interventions or disciplinary responses from the shaded boxes may NEVER be used.
LEVELS
INAPPROPRIATE OR DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR
1
2
Disrespectful Behavior (e.g., verbal insults or put-downs, including the use of profane or offensive language; picking on, bothering, teasing, or distracting other students; making inappropriate gestures or comments; and other behavior that is rude or disrespectful)
3
3
4| 5 4
Dress Code violation
2
3
2
3
Drugs or Controlled Substances (including inhalants) >
Under the influence of
>
Using, possessing, distributing or selling
5
Extortion
Only
>
repeat
(e.g., taking or attempting to take from another money or property by threat of force, express or implied)
3
4
3
4
level 4.
Maybe reported to police
False Activation of a Fire Alarm
All violations of federal and state law result in Level 5 respc>nses. 1f more 1hanon e
offense occurs, go to the higher level offense, but list all offenses on referral form.
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LEVEL 1
CLASSROOM SUPPORT- May be appropriate when the student has no prior incidents and interventions have not been put in place.
RTI/IEP TEAM - May be appropriate when supports have been put in place in the LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4
LEVEL 5
classroom to address behavior, but the behavior has continued to negatively impact the learning of the student and others. TST, INTESNSIVE SUPPORT STAFF AND APPROPRIATE ADMINISTRATION - May be appropriate when school supports are needed to correct behavior. SUSPENSION AND INTERVENTION REFERRAL- May be appropriate when interventions and supports have been put in place, but the behavior is escalating (repeated offenses). EXTENDED SUSPENSION, EXPULSION, AND INTERENTION REFERRAL- May be
appropriate when student's behavior seriously impacts the safety of others in the school.
NOTE: On the first instance of an inappropriate or disruptive behavior, use one or more interventions from the lowest level indicated for that behavior, or any lower level. If the same behavior is repeated during the same school year, one or more interventions or disciplinary responses from the next highest level may be used. Lower-level interventions may always be used, but interventions or disciplinary responses from the shaded boxes may NEVER be used.
LEVELS INAPPROPRIATE OR DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR
Fighting / Assault / Battery > Physical aggression - No injury (e.g., pushing and shoving) >
Simple Assault or Simple Battery
>
More serious fighting (may include incidents involving minor injuries)
>
Assault with a weapon or Battery causing serious bodily injury
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Fire Setting / Arson > Fire setting >
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Arson
5 5
Gambling
Hallway Misbehavior > Running, making excessive noise, or loitering
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All violations of federal and state law result in Level 5 responses. If more than one offense occurs, go to the higher level offense, but list all offenses on referral form.
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KEY: USE LOWEST LEVEL INDICATED FIRST
LEVEL 1
CLASSROOM SUPPORT - May be appropriate when the student has no prior incidents and interventions have not been put in place.
RTI/IEPTEAM - May be appropriate when supports have been put in place in the LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4
LEVEL 5
classroom to address behavior, but the behavior has continued to negatively impact the learning of the student and others.
TST, INTESNSIVE SUPPORT STAFF AND APPROPRIATE ADMINISTRATION - May be appropriate when school supports are needed to correct behavior. SUSPENSION AND INTERVENTION REFERRAL- May be appropriate when interventions and supports have been put in place, but the behavior is escalating (repeated offenses). EXTENDED SUSPENSION, EXPULSION, AND INTERENTION REFERRAL- May be
appropriate when student's behavior seriously impacts the safety of others in the school.
NOTE: On the first instance of an inappropriate or disruptive behavior, use one or more interventions from the lowest level indicated for that behavior, or any lower level. If the same behavior is repeated during the same school year, one or more interventions or disciplinary responses from the next highest level may be used. Lower-level interventions may always be used, but interventions or disciplinary responses from the shaded boxes may NEVER be used.
LEVELS
INAPPROPRIATE OR DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR
Harassment Against Members of the School Community based on Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Disability, or Religion > Minor harassment (e.g., verbal discriminatory actions) > Serious harassment (e.g., persistent or long-term
1|2
1
2
2
harassment)
Inciting or Participating in Disturbance > Causing a large disturbance to the atmosphere of order and discipline in the school that is necessary for effective learning, outside of general classroom disruption, such as a riot. Lying to, Giving False Information to, or Misleading School Personnel
3 | 4 | 5
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5
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5
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2
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1
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Portable Electronic Devices Use
>
Cell phones/Electronic Devices infractions will follow handbook procedures
All violations of federal and state law result in Level 5 responses. If more than one
offense occurs, go to the higher level oftense, but list all offenses on referral form.
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KEY: USE LOWEST LEVEL INDICATED FIRST
LEVEL 1
CLASSROOM SUPPORT- May be appropriate when the student has no prior incidents and interventions have not been put in place.
RTI/IEPTEAM - May be appropriate when supports have been put in place in the LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4
LEVEL 5
classroom to address behavior, but the behavior has continued to negatively impact the learning of the student and others.
TST, INTESNSIVE SUPPORTSTAFF AND APPROPRIATE ADMINISTRATION - May be appropriate when school supports are needed to correct behavior. SUSPENSION AND INTERVENTION REFERRAL- May be appropriate when interventions and supports have been put in place, but the behavior is escalating (repeated offenses). EXTENDED SUSPENSION, EXPULSION, AND INTERENTION REFERRAL- May be appropriate when student's behavior seriously impacts the safety of others in the school.
NOTE: On the first instance of an inappropriate or disruptive behavior, use one or more interventions from the lowest level indicated for that behavior, or any lower level. If the same behavior is repeated
during the same school year, one or more interventions or disciplinary responses from the next highest level may be used. Lower-level interventions may always be used, but interventions or disciplinary responses from the shaded boxes may NEVER be used.
LEVELS INAPPROPRIATE OR DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR
1
2
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5
3
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5
Property Damage/Vandalism
>
Minor or accidental damage (less than $50)
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Intentional damage or defacement of another person's or school property (less than $300)
>
2
Intentional damage or defacement of another person's or school property (more than $300)
Sexually Based Behaviors > Sexual Activity: Grades PK-3 or grade equivalent >
Sexual Activity: Grades 4-12 or grade equivalent
>
Sexual Harassment (e.g., unwelcome sexual
advances, requests for sexual favors, and/or other inappropriate verbal, written, or physical conduct of
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5
2
3
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5
a sexual nature.
>
Sexual Assault
5
All violations of federal and state law result in Level 5 responses. If more than one offense occurs, go to the higher level offense, but list all offenses on referral form.
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KEY: USE LOWEST LEVEL INDICATED FIRST
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4
LEVEL 5
CLASSROOM SUPPORT- May be appropriate when the student has no prior incidents and interventions have not been put in place.
RTI/IEP TEAM - May be appropriate when supports have been put in place in the classroom to address behavior, but the behavior has continued to negatively impact the learning of the student and others. TST, INTESNSIVE SUPPORTSTAFF AND APPROPRIATE ADMINISTRATION - May be appropriate when school supports are needed to correct behavior. SUSPENSION AND INTERVENTION REFERRAL- May be appropriate when interventions and supports have been put in place, but the behavior is escalating (repeated offenses). EXTENDEDSUSPENSION, EXPULSION, AND INTERENTION REFERRAL- May be appropriate when student's behavior seriously impacts the safety of others in the school.
NOTE: On the first instance of an inappropriate or disruptive behavior, use one or more interventions from the lowest level indicated for that behavior, or any lower level. If the same behavior is repeated during the same school year, one or more interventions or disciplinary responses from the next highest level may be used. Lower-level interventions may always be used, but interventions or disciplinary responses from the shaded boxes may NEVER be used.
LEVELS
INAPPROPRIATE OR DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR
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Tardiness
>
Persistent or excessive tardiness to class/school
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Technology Acceptable Use Policy Violation
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Theft
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Less than $500
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Greater than $500
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Threat Against School Personnel Written or Verbal > PKthrough Grade 3, or grade equivalent
>
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Grade 4 through 12, or grade equivalent
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Tobacco
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Possession of tobacco
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Possession of lighter/matches
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All violations of federal and state law result in Level 5 responses. If more than one offense occurs, go to the higher level offense, but list all offenses on referral form. KEY: USE LOWEST LEVEL INDICATED FIRST
LEVEL 1
CLASSROOM SUPPORT- May be appropriate when the student has no prior incidents and interventions have not been put in place.
RTI/IEP TEAM - May be appropriate when supports have been put in place in the LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4
classroom to address behavior, but the behavior has continued to negatively impact the learning of the student and others. TST, INTESNSIVE SUPPORT STAFF AND APPROPRIATE ADMINISTRATION - May be appropriate when school supports are needed to correct behavior. SUSPENSION AND INTERVENTION REFERRAL-May be appropriate when
interventions and supports have been put in place, but the behavior is escalating (repeated offenses). EXTENDED SUSPENSION, EXPULSION, AND INTERENTION REFERRAL-May be
LEVEL 5
appropriate when student's behaviorseriously impactsthe safety of others in the school.
NOTE: On the first instance of an inappropriate or disruptive behavior, use one or more interventions from the lowest level indicated for that behavior, or any lower level. Ifthe same behavior is repeated
during the same school year, one or moreinterventions or disciplinary responses from the nexthighest levelmay be used. Lower-level interventionsmayalways be used, but interventionsor disciplinary responses from the shaded boxes may NEVER be used.
LEVELS
INAPPROPRIATE OR DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR
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Trespassing > Level 5 interventions may only be used when a student has entered onto school property without
3
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permission and then refused to leave school property upon request.
Unauthorized Use of School Equipment
1 Verbal or Physical Threat to Student > Threatening or aggressive language or gestures directed toward another student(s)
2
3
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4
All violations of federal and state law result in Level 5 responses. If more than one
offense occurs, go to the higher level offense, but list all offenses on referral form.
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KEY: USE LOWEST LEVEL INDICATED FIRST
LEVEL 1
CLASSROOM SUPPORT- May be appropriate when the student has no prior incidents and interventions have not been put in place.
LEVEL 2
classroom to address behavior, but the behavior has continued to negatively impact
RTI/IEP TEAM - Maybe appropriate when supports have been put in place in the
LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4
LEVEL 5
the learning of the student and others. TST, INTESNSIVESUPPORT STAFF AND APPROPRIATE ADMINISTRATION - May be appropriate when school supports are needed to correct behavior. SUSPENSION AND INTERVENTION REFERRAL- May be appropriate when interventions and supports have been put in place, but the behavior is escalating (repeated offenses). EXTENDED SUSPENSION, EXPULSION, AND INTERENTION REFERRAL- May be appropriate when student's behavior seriously impacts the safety of others in the school.
NOTE: On the first instance of an inappropriate or disruptive behavior, use one or more interventions from the lowest level indicated for that behavior, or any lower level. If the same behavior is repeated during the same school year, one or more interventions or disciplinary responses from the next highest level may be used. Lower-level interventions may always be used, but interventions or disciplinary responses from the shaded boxes may NEVER be used.
LEVELS INAPPROPRIATE OR DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR
Weapons, Firearms, and Explosives > Bringing or possessing firecrackers
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>
Igniting fireworks or firecrackers
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Bringing, possessing, or using other explosives (non-fireworks)
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Threat or false report related to explosives/
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bomb threat
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Bringing, possessing, or using firearms
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Bringing or using other deadly weapons
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Bringing/possessing other items that can be used as weapons (example: slingshot, chains, BB guns, rat-tail combs, etc.)
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4
All violations of federal and state law result in Level 5 responses. If more than one offense occurs, go to the higher level offense, but list all offenses on referral form.
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APPENDIX III
SCHOOL POLICIES / MS CODES
School district policies are available online and each school.
gvillepublicschooldistrict.com
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DUE PROCESS PROCEDURES (GPSD POLICY JCAA)
When a student is confronted with disciplinary action, the board and its administrators
shall afford himthe safeguards of due process required by law. Inany case, the student must be made fully aware of his rights, must be given notice of the charges against him and an opportunity to present his side of the case, prior to any action being taken by school officials.
A student who has been suspended or expelled has the right to due process. All aspects of a suspension or expulsion proceeding, including all information and records regarding the student's case, shall be confidential and available only to authorized school officials involved in or working on the case, to the student's parents or legal guardians, and to attorneys for the student and the school board. The following procedures provide notice and an opportunity to be heard in such matters. A student who has been suspended, including the bus, or expelled has the right to due process.
I.
INFORMAL HEARING
Applies to: in-school suspensions Suspensions of bus-riding privileges Suspensions often (10) days or less
Suspensions of eleven (11) days or more Expulsions
A. The Superintendent, principal, or his designee may impose a short-term suspension (10 days or less) upon a student for misconduct, subject to an informal hearing. An initial hearing is required in each case where disciplinary action may be taken against a student. After an initial investigation appropriate under the circumstances, the Superintendent, principal, or his designee shall:
1. Allow the student to call a parent/guardian, and have the parent/guardian attend the conference ifthey are able to within a reasonable amount of time; 2. Notify the student, orally or in writing, of the charges against him; 3. Afford the student a full opportunity to respond; 4. Inform the student of the right not to submit a written statement, if a written statement is requested; 5. Ifthe student denies the charges, explain the evidence in support thereof; 6. Give the student an opportunity to present evidence in his or her defense, including the right to have witnesses interviewed by the principal or designee. 94
B. After the initial informal hearing, the Superintendent, principal or designee may take one of the following actions:
1 Suspension of Ten (10) Days or Less: The Superintendent, principal or designee may suspend the student for not longerthan 10 consecutive school
days The suspension shall be effective beginning the next school day. The student's parent or legal guardian shall be notified, in writing, of the suspension within twenty-four (24) hours ofthe suspension going into effect.
2 Immediate Removal: The Superintendent, principal or designee may immediately remove astudent from school when the student's presence
endangers persons or property or threatens disruption of the academic
process. In these cases, the necessary notice and hearing should be
conducted as soon after the removal as practical. Unless the circumstances
require otherwise, a student removed from school under these
circumstances shall be instructed to return to school the following day with
his parent or legal guardian. Failure of the student and parent or legal guardian to return to school the following day, as instructed, will be deemed grounds for imposing ashort-term suspension upon the student.
3. Recommendation of Long-Term Suspension or Expulsion: If, as aresult ofthe investigation and informal hearing,the Superintendent, principal or designee determines that a long-term suspension or expulsion is the appropriate
disciplinary action, the formal hearing process shall be initiated. Pendingthe outcome ofthe formal hearing, (1) the student may be allowed toremain at
his home school, if the Superintendent or principal determines that his continued presence will not disrupt school operations; or (2) the student shall be allowed to attend the alternative school.
4. The Superintendent, principal or designee may suspend a student's bus riding privileges or assign astudent to in-school suspension for aperiod of time commensurate with the offense committed by the student, so long as education services continue to be provided to the student.
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II.
FORMAL APPEAL HEARING
Applies to: Suspension of eleven (11) days or more Expulsions
A. The Superintendent, principal or designee shall conduct an investigation and initial informal hearing as in the case of a short-term suspension. If, after the investigation and initial informal hearing, the Superintendent, principal or designee determines that a recommendation of suspension for 11 days or more, or expulsion, is the appropriate disciplinary action: 1. The Superintendent, principal or designee shall give the student a written "Notice of Recommendation of Suspension or Expulsion and Statement of Rights." 2.
The Notice shall contain:
i. a statement of the charges; ii. if the recommendation is for a suspension, the length of the suspension;
iii. the student rights at a discipline hearing before a discipline hearing committee;
iv. the right to be represented by legal counsel at their own expense; v. the right to present witnesses and evidence at the hearing; vi. the right to cross-examine the district's witnesses present at the hearing.
A copy of the Notice shall be hand-delivered to the student when possible and mailed, within 24 hours, to the student's parent or legal guardian, unless hand-delivered. When practical, the student's parent or guardian shall also be verbally notified. 3. If the student or his parent or legal guardian requests, in writing, a hearing within five (5) days, a hearing before a discipline hearing committee shall be automatically scheduled within five (5) days. 4. Pending the outcome of the formal hearing, (1) the student may be allowed to remain at the home school, if the superintendent or principal determines that his contained presence will not disrupt school operations; or (2) the student shall be allowed to attend the alternative school.
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B. The formal hearing will be before a discipline hearing committee: 1. The committee shall be composed of three school administrators, none of who may be on staff of the school at which the student is enrolled.
2. The Superintendent's designee will serve as hearing officer. 3. An audio recording will be made of each hearing and kept on file with the Superintendent's designee.
4. The hearing officer will conduct the hearing before the discipline hearing committee. Informal procedures shall be followed and formal rules of evidence shall not apply. The student or his counsel shall be allowed to crossexamine any district witnesses present at the hearing and will be permitted to present arguments, witnesses and other evidence on the student's behalf. The student may be represented by a parent, guardian or legal counsel at the hearing at his own expense. Failure of the student, his parent, guardian or counsel to appear at the hearing at the appointed time and place shall waive the student's right to a hearing. Ifthe student's parent or legal guardian shall waive, in writing, the right to appear before the discipline hearing committee, it shall be deemed a waiver of the right to appear before the school board.
III. THE DISCIPLINE HEARING COMMITTEE
The discipline hearing committee shall hear and consider the evidence presented, and, by majority vote, shall concur in the principal's suspension or expulsion recommendation or shall modify the recommendation. The hearing officer shall make a written record of the committee's findings and determination. All facts considered by the committee in making a final determination shall be recorded in writing. IV. REVIEW BY THE SUPERINTENDENT
Applies to: Suspensions of eleven (11) days or more Expulsions
TheSuperintendentshall review all decisions ofthe discipline hearing committee for long-term suspensions and expulsions. The Superintendent may concur in the recommendation, remove the suspension or expulsion, or modify the recommendation. In the case of long-term suspensions, the Superintendent's decision shall be final, subject to review bythe school board, if requested in writing 97
and unless previously waived. All recommendations of expulsion shall be presented to the school board for a final decision. The hearing officer shall advise the principal and the student's parent or guardian, in writing, of the Superintendent's decision. V.
REVIEW BY THE SCHOOL BOARD
Applies to: Suspensions of eleven (11) days or more Expulsions
The parent or legal guardian of a student suspended for eleven (11) days or more by the Superintendent may appeal such decision to the school board. Such appeal must be submitted, in writing, to the hearing officer within two (2) days of the parent's or guardian's receipt of the Superintendent's written decision. All recommendations of expulsion shall be presented to the school board for a final decision. The matter shall be presented to the school board at the next regular meeting or as soon thereafter as possible. The record of the proceedings and decision of the discipline hearing committee and Superintendent shall be made available to the school board and the school board shall make its decision based solely upon the evidence in the record; however, the student or his parent, guardian or legal counsel will be permitted to appear before the school board and make a statement on the student's behalf prior to the school board making a final decision. The decision of the school board shall be final.
When disciplining an exceptional education student, all state and Federal laws, regulations and guidelines shall be followed.
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Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties
The following laws relate to civil liabilities and criminal penalties of violence or other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees: Attendance and Conduct (MS Code 97-5-39; MS Code 37-13-91; MS Code 37-11-19; MS Code 37-11-53)
Each parent/guardian or other person having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the child to enroll, to regularly attend school, or to compel the child to properly conduct himself/herself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined up to $1000 or by imprisonment not to exceed one year in jail or both. 98
Assault on School Employee (MS Code 97-3-7) A person commits the crime of aggravated assault if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a school employee during or as a result of the performance of his or her duty.
Drugs, Alcohol, Weapons, Physical Harm, or Threatened Physical Harm (MS Code 3711-18)
The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs, alcohol, weapons, and physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person. Ifany criminal charge is warranted, the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant. Ifthat person is a student, the localschool system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing withinfive (5) school days. Ifa person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs, alcohol, weapons, physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person, the person may not be readmitted to the public schools until criminal charges, if any, have been disposed of by appropriate authorities and the person has satisfied all other requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition of readmission. Any student in any school who possesses any controlled substance in violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Law, a knife, handgun, other firearm or any other instrument considered to be dangerous and capable of causing bodily harm, or who commits a violent act on educational property as defined in § 97-37-17, Mississippi Code of 1972, shall be subject to automatic expulsion for a calendar year by the Superintendent or principal of the school in which the student is enrolled.
Drop-Out/Driver's License (MS Code 63-1-9) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driver's license or learner's permit to any person under the age of 18 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation. Exceptions are students who: are enrolled in a secondary school; are participating in an approved job training program; are gainfully employed; are a parent of a minor or unborn child; or are the sole source of transportation for the parent.
Tobacco Use on School Premises (MS Code 97-32-29) Students are advised that law enforcement agencies make periodic, unannounced visits to local schools for the purpose of detecting the presence of illegal drugs. Use of tobacco products on school property is prohibited. The mandate is inclusive of students, school personnel, parents, and visitors. School property is inclusive of athletic field and stand facilities.
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MAKE-UP WORK FOR DISCIPLINARY REASONS
1. The Districtshall provide students assigned to in-schoolsuspension or out-of-school suspension with an opportunity to complete their regular academic work during the suspension. The District shall take all necessary steps to make school work accessible, including providing assignments over the internet for students who have internet access.
2. The District shall permit students assigned to in-school or out-of-school suspension to work with qualified staff if the student's IEP requires such assistance. 3. The District shall provide students assigned to in-school or out-of-school suspension with the opportunity to earn equivalent grades and credits as other students during the course of the suspension, and with the ability to make up tests, final examinations, and complete class and homework assignments without penalty while on suspension or within a reasonable period of time following the completion of the suspension. The District shall provide students who are suspended during the administration of local, state, or national assessments with an opportunity to take the assessments and to participate in related preparation activities. 4. The District shall not require students to complete punitive or non-academic writing
assignments while assigned to in-school or out-of-school suspension. If a student completes his or her classwork before the end of the school day, the school shall provide additional relevant content to make sure that the student has enough academic work to continue to progress in his or her school work. In addition to providing the student's classwork, the District shall provide opportunities for behavior remediation, including the completion of computerized behavior instruction, behavior packets, behavior contracts, and the use of restorative justice practices. 5. Prior to a student's return to the school after an out-of-school suspension, the
school shall attempt to schedule a telephonic or in-person conference with the student's parent/guardian to assist the student's transition back to school. The failure of the parent to participate in the conference shall not affect the student's ability to return to class.
PHYSICAL RESTRAINT
In accordance with MS Code 37-9-69 and 37-11-57, instructional and other staff may be
called upon to intercede with situations wherein students may be displaying physically violent behavior or non-compliant behavior. District policy positively prohibits the use of excessive force, or cruel and unusual punishment regarding student management. Staff may, however, use restraint techniques to control and restrain a student when they have a reasonable belief that: 100
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The student is a danger to him/herself The student is a danger to others To prevent the destruction of property
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If the student refuses to move from one location to another after being so ordered
Any use of restraint will be preceded bythe following verbal interventions: •
Ask for assistance from other staff
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Ask for student to comply Advise the student they will be restrained if behavior does not cease
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Order the student to desist in the behavior
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Restrain the student
These steps are not meant to prevent immediate restraint if so warranted. Restraint is to be applied only until compliance is met and the student is no longer a danger or is compliant.
REPORTING OF UNLAWFUL OR VIOLENT ACTS (POLICY JCBF)
District employees shall comply with all requirements imposed by law with regard to reporting unlawful or violent acts which have or may have occurred on school property or during school-related activities or for which students have been expelled. When any school employee, principal or the Superintendent has knowledge that an unlawful or violent act has or may have occurred on school property or at a schoolrelated event:
1. The employee shall notify his principal. 2. The principal shall notify the Superintendent or his designee.
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APPENDIX IV GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR BEHAVIOR
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY- Providing, receiving, or viewing answers to quiz or test items or independent assignments. Having out or using books, notes, or notebooks during
a test without permission from a staff member.
AFTER-SCHOOL DETENTION - The principal (or his/her designee) has the authority to assign students to a designated area at the end of the regular school day for a reasonable and specified period of detention. The classroom teacher can also assign after-school detention for Level 1 infractions. The parent is responsible for providing transportation in these cases. A reasonable attempt will be made to notify the parent(s) prior to the assignment of a student to detention. Ifthe parent is notified
on the day of the misbehavior, the student will be assigned on that day; if not, the student will be assigned following notification of parent(s). ALTERNATIVE CENTER - The Alternative Program is a structured educational program. The base school Alternative Education Transition Team refers students to the District
Alternative Review Team for placement. The program removes the student from the regular classroom and places the student in a specialized educational program. Students may be referred to the Alternative Program for Level 5 offenses.
ARSON -The act of knowingly, bymeans offire orexplosive, damaging a building and/or the personal property of others.
ASSAULT - Intentionally engaging in conduct (without physical contact) that places another in reasonable apprehension of bodily harm, including threats and verbal assaults.
BATTERY- Intentionally causing bodily harm to another.
BOMB THREAT - The making of threats or providing false information about the presence of explosive materials or devises on school property without cause in writing, in person, or by phone, including text messaging.
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BULLYING - Intentional conduct including verbal, physical, written, or electronic communication that is threatening or seriously intimidating and substantially disrupts the orderly operation of a school.
CELL PHONE/PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE MISUSE - Use, activation or display of cell phones, camera phones, video phones or other communication devices during the school day or on school buses. Cell phones brought to school are to be checked in to the office at the beginning of the school day and checked out after school. The checking in and checking out of cell phones does not constitute a cell phone infraction.
COMMUNITY SERVICE - (See SCHOOL/COMMUNITY SERVICE) page 107 COMPUTER MISUSE - Any unauthorized or inappropriate use of computers, including the internet, specific programs, or hacking (See Technology Acceptance Use Policy in Appendix IV) CONFERENCE - A communication that takes place face-to-face or by telephone. CONSEQUENCE -A result that follows an action or condition.
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT - Before corporal punishment is administered as a disciplinary method, the student will be given the reason for this punishment and an
opportunity to explain his/her actions. Corporal punishment may be administered by the principal or his/her designee. The principal will prepare a written report for each incident. Parental consent is required by the signing of the Corporal Punishment Permission page at the end of this handbook. (There is no such page). CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR - Any behavior that is considered an infraction against the law. CUTTING CLASS - Unauthorized absence from a class or school activity. CYBER-BULLYING - The use of information and communication technologies - email,
cell phones, pagers, text messages, instant messages, defamatory personal web sites, personal polling sites, or a combination of these - to support deliberate, repeated and hostile behavior by an individual or group with the intention of physically or psychologically intimidating others. DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY AND VANDALISM - Damage, destruction or defacement of property belonging to the school or others.
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DISTURBANCE - Willful disturbance of school activities through a march or rally that prevents the orderly conduct of school classes and activities.
DUE PROCESS - The procedures used to ensure accurate results and fair treatment. ETHNICITY OR NATIONAL ORIGIN HARASSMENT - A negative act or verbal expression toward an individual or group of persons of the same race or national origin who share common or similar traits, languages, customs and traditions, based upon race, national origin, language, customs and traditions. EXPULSION -The removal of a student from attendance in the Greenville Public School
District. Expulsion means that a student is permanently barred from attending any school in the district. Expulsion from the district shall be done by the school board or the Superintendent as its designee. This requires a formal due process hearing including written notification of charges. The definition does not apply to exclusion of students from school for failure to comply with immunization requirements.
EXTORTION - The obtaining of money or information from another by coercion or intimidation.
FIGHTING - Physical conflict between two or more individuals. This does not include self-defense as provided by law FORMAL STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARING - A formal student disciplinary hearing involving a recommendation for expulsion will be conducted to determine whether the recommendation warrants presentation to the Superintendent for Board action. The requested formal student disciplinary hearing will be conducted in accordance with Board policy.
GAMBLING - Participation in games of chance or skill for money and/or things of value. IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISS) - In-school suspension is a structured disciplinary action in which a student is isolated or removed from regular classroom activities but is not dismissed from the school setting. The principal has the authority to assign a student to the in-school suspension program for a reasonable and specified period of time.
INTIMIDATION - Engaging in behavior that prevents or discourages another student from exercising his/her right to education, for example, preventing a student from attending classes. Such prohibited behavior includes the use of threats, coercion or force. 105
LOITERING - Occupying an unauthorized place in the school or on school grounds. LOSS OF PRIVILEGE - As a consequence of a violation of GPSD Student Behavior Plan for Success, a student can lose the right to participate in school events and
activities, including participating ingraduation and senioractivities. Ifthe behavior warrants this consequence, only monies paid as seniordues for the missed activity will be refunded.
PHYSICAL RESTRAINT-An employee of the Board of Education has the authorityto use
reasonable physical force to restrain a student from abusing or attemptingto abuse himself, other students, teachers, administrators, other staff members, o parents. This action may be taken when it is necessary to maintain discipline or to enforce school rules and must be done in a reasonable fashion to protect all parties
involved. School Resource Officers and other law enforcement officials may take action to enforce violations of Federal and state laws.
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS ANDSUPPORTS-Positive Behavior Interventions
and Supports is a school-wide behavior management framework that hasa threetier model of prevention and intervention: Tier 1 - Universal
Tier 2-Targeted Tier 3 - Intensive
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports are developed at the school level by
principals, school staff, and students to create a positive culture and climate with consistently high expectations for behavior, incentives and consequences. By creating a school-wide systemfor these structures, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports help adults and children have a common understanding of the behavioral expectations for all individuals. Additionally, through the use of data and regular meetings, the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports team within the school can tailor systems to better meet the needs of students. Parents and guardians are encouraged to serve on their school's Positive Behavior Interventions and Support team.
POSSESSION -The mere fact of physical control over real or personal property, such as clothing, lockers, or bags.
PROPERTY DAMAGE - The willful or malicious destruction or defacing of school property or the property of others.
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RACIAL HARASSMENT-A negative opinion or verbal expression toward an individual or a group of persons who possess common physical characteristics (i.e., color of skin, eyes, hair and facial features genetically transmitted by descent and heredity) that distinguish them as a distinct division of human kind, based on these physical characteristics.
RELIGIOUS HARASSMENT - A negative opinion or verbal expression toward an individual or group of persons, who possess common religious beliefs regarding the origin and purpose of the universe and the existence or nonexistence of a supreme being, based on religious beliefs. REPORTABLE TO POLICE - Certain offenses require police reports, while others depend on whether the activity is considered criminal behavior. Police reports are required when an offense is illegal or causes injury to persons. SCHOOL BUS SUSPENSION - The principal has the authority to deny a student the privilege of riding a school bus. Thisdenial, based on the misconduct of the student, will be for a reasonable and specified period of time. The parent(s) will be notified prior to the suspension from the bus.
SCHOOL-COMMUNITY SERVICE - An unpaid service for the benefit of school/public that is performed as part (or all) of the consequence for committing an infraction. The principal has the authority to assign supervised activities related to the upkeep and maintenance of the school facilities for a reasonable and specified period of time. Work assignments shall not interfere with any student's regular class schedule. The parent(s) will be notified prior to the student's placement in a work assignment and will be responsible for transportation. SEXUAL ACTIVITY - Inappropriate behavior of a sexual nature while on school grounds or during school sponsored activities, including, but not limited to indecent exposure, sexual contact, or oral sex. SUSPENSION - Suspension is defined as the temporary removal of a student from a school for violation of school rules or regulations. The principal or his designee has the authority to suspend a student from school. Also, in compliance with MS Code 37-9-71, administration has a right to issue a "good cause" suspension for behavior that took place away from school that might result in a disruption to the school environment. The suspension will be in accordance with prescribed Board policy. A student recommended for suspension or expulsion will be made aware of the charges and given an opportunity to respond. Anytime an action warrants
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suspension or expulsion, the parentis) will be contacted by telephone and by written notice.
THEFT - The obtaining or exerting of unauthorized control over the personal property of another.
THREAT - The communication of an intention to intimidate, harass, or inflict violence, harm or terror on an individual or group of individuals directly or indirectly, whether by physical, verbal, written, telephone, or electronic actions, wh.ch cause the other person to reasonably believe his or her life, safety, or property is in danger.
TRESPASSING - Willfully entering or remaining in any structure, conveyance or property without being authorized.
WEAPON - Any item that can be used to inflict bodily harm, or to intimidate faculty, staff, or students.
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APPENDIX V
TESTING CALENDAR
Greenville Public School District Assessments TEST DATES
GRADES TESTED
MAKE-UP DATE
CONTENT AREA
Language Arts
October
Math
2-12
October 9
5-8
Science
Social Studies
Language Arts
December
December
14-17
18
Math
2-12
Science
Social Studies
Language Arts March
Math
2-12
March 4
1-3
Science
Social Studies
Language Arts
May
Math
2-12
23-27
Science
Social Studies
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APPENDIX VI
MISSISSIPPI
LITERACY-BASED PROMOTION INITIATIVE
MISSISSIPPI LITERACY-BASED PROMOTION INITIATIVE S.B. No. 2347:
Literacy-Based Promotion Act; establish in public schoolsto achieve grade-level reading by end of 3rd Grade. The Mississippi Literacy-Based Promotion Act, passed during the 2013 legislative session, the Literacy-Based Promotion Act places an emphasis on grade-level reading skills for students, particularly as they progressthrough grades K-3. The purpose of the "Literacy-Based Promotion Act" isto improve the reading skills of Kindergarten and 1st
through 3rd Grade students enrolled in the public schools so that every student completing 3rd Grade is able to read at or above grade level. Beginning in the 20142015 school year, a student scoring at the lowest achievement level in reading on the established state assessmentfor 3rd grade will not be promoted to 4th grade unless the student meets the good cause exemption for promotion.
Mississippi K-3 AssessmentSupport System (MKAS2) In efforts to assist, the Office of Curriculum and Instruction, is responsible for supporting and training teachers, curriculum strategists, lead teachers, and other educators by
providing the most up-to-date information on literacy and the implementation of the Literacy-Based Promotion Act. The Mississippi K-3 Assessment Support System (MKAS2) is intended to be a system for universal screening, diagnostic, and summative
assessment to help every child become proficient in reading by the end of 3rd grade. STAR Enterprise, which includes STAR Early Literacy and STAR Reading, comprises an
online system for screening, diagnostic, and summative assessment that can help Mississippi (and the Greenville Public School District) achieve these goals.
3rd Grade Reading Summative Assessment will be administered to all Mississippi 3rd grade students during the spring testing window in April 2016.
The 3rd Grade Reading Summative Assessment is a summative version of the STAR Reading assessment specifically modified to MDE criteria and includes a separate and secure item bank, a longer test form than STAR interim assessment, a modified test blueprint, and a test administration protocol which requires a more secure and constrained test administration.
The 3rd Grade Reading Summative Assessment will allow multiple retest options for students who did not pass the test on the first attempt and includes reports for the parent, teacher, school, and district. If a student fails the MKAS2 test in the spring, the student will be given intense remediation with at least two additional retesting dates.
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Two Independent Alignment Studies are included: one study for content validity for CCSS alignment and depth of knowledge alignment and another study for test validity alignment.
Mississippi Literacy-Based Promotion Requirements Every district isrequired/mandated to
• Provide intensive, research based instruction and intervention for students with substantial deficiencies in reading (K-3).
• Deny promotion from grade 3to grade 4for students whose deficiencies have not been remedied beforethe 3rd grade yearends.
• Submit annual reports (from the school board) to parents of their child's
progress in reading. Astudent may not be assigned agrade level based solely on age orany other factor thatconstitutes social promotion.
• Provide a package of intensive reading instruction and support to students who are retained when the child repeats, including special smaller classes, and to
provide that child with a "high performing teacher" who has a demonstrated record of student improvementin reading.
After ateacher determines achild has areading deficiency, the parent or legal guardian mustbe given a written notice ofthe following: •
Determination of a substantial deficitin reading
• Description of student services and supports presently provided • Description of proposed supplemental instruction and support designed to remediate the student's deficient areas
• Strategies for parents to use to help their child at home • Notification that the student will not be promoted to 4th grade if reading
deficiency cannot be remediated by the end of the 3rd grade.
The state reading test is the initial determining factor as to the reading capacity, but not the sole determinant.
The student must be provided intensive instructional services and supports to
remediate the identified reading deficiency (minimum of 90-minutes/day) of scientifically research-based reading instruction to include thefollowing: •
Phonemic awareness
•
Phonics
• • •
Fluency Vocabulary Comprehension
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Appeal Process to the Literacy-Based Promotion Act In special circumstances, a student who is close to qualification may be brought before the elementary GATE Identification Committee for further review, based on a set criteria.
Students who have been selected for review by the GATE Identification Committee should submit a portfolio of their work. A portfolio of exemplary work, illustrative of a student's outstanding achievement in two areas (including literacy) should be submitted to the GATE Committee as part of the process for determining eligibility for promotion. The portfolio should consist of the following required components: • Universal Screening •
Diagnostic Assessment
•
Benchmark Assessment
•
Summative Assessment
• • •
Course Work/Standards Portfolio State Testing Results Teacher Evaluation/Report
MKAS2- Mississippi K-3 Assessment Support System Timeline April 2014-July 2015
Timeline for Universal Screener Assessment (Component 1) Dates
Audience
August 11 - September 19,2014
Kindergarten -3rd
January 5 - January 30,2015
Kindergarten-3rd
April 27 -May 22,2015
Kindergarten - 3rd
Activity Description
Initial Universal Screener
(BOY) Assessment Window Middle of Year (MOY) Assessment Window
End of Year (EOY) Assessment Window
Timeline for Kindergarten Assessment (Component 2) Dates
Audience
April 23-May 23, 2014
Pre-K
August 11 - September 19,2014
Pre-K and K
Activity Description
K-Readiness Pilot Test for
Participating Pre-K Programs K-Readiness/Unh/ersal Screener Assessment
Window
End of Year K/Universal April 9-May 13,2015
Pre-K and K
Screener Assessment
Window
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Timeline for 3rd Grade Reading Summative Assessment (Component 3) Dates
Activitv Description
April 24-May23,2014 April 10-April 23,2015 May 18-May 22,2015 June 29 - August 7,2015
3rd Grade Reading Technology Readiness Trial Window 3rdGrade Readiness Summative Assessment Window Retest Window #1
Retest Window #2
Mississippi College and Career Readiness on the 3rd Grade Reading Summative Assessment Reading: Literature Reading: Literature Reading: Literature Reading: Literature Reading: Inform. Text Reading: Inform. Text Reading: Inform. Text Reading: Inform. Text
Key Ideas and Details Craft and Structure
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Range of Reading and Text Complexity Key Ideas and Details Craft and Structure
Reading: Found. Skills
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Range of Reading and Text Complexity Phonics and Word Recognition
Reading: Found. Skills Language Standards
Fluency Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
RL.3.1,3.2,3.3 RL.3.4,3.5,3.6
RL 3.7,3.9 RL.3.10
Rl.3.1,3.2,3.3 Rl.3.4,3.5,3.6 Rl.3.8,3.9 Rl.3.10
RF.3.3 RF.3.4
L.3.4,3.5,3.6
K-3 Literacy Student Progress regarding literacy standards, lexiles, reading levels, and literacy growth will be communicated to parents accordingly.
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APPENDIX VII
INTERNET SAFETY AND
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Policy Acknowledgement Forms (To be completed and returned by student, and filed for future reference)
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District:
Greenville Public Schools
Section: Policy:
I- Instructional Program IJBA - Internet Safety & Acceptable Use Policy
Policy: Greenville Public School District Internet Safety and Acceptable Use Policy
With the spread of telecommunications throughout society, including the educational environment, the Greenville Public School District Board recognizes that students and employees will shift the way they access and transmit information, share ideas, and communicate with others.
As schools and offices are connected to the global
community, the use of new tools and technologies brings new responsibilities as well as opportunities. Network resources are intended for educational purposes and to carry out the legitimate business of the school district. The Greenville Public School District Board expects all users of the district's computing and network resources, including electronic mail and telecommunications tools, to utilize these resources appropriately. It is the policy of the Greenville Public School District to: a) prevent user access over its computer network to, or transmission of,
inappropriate material via internet, electronic mail, or other forms of direct electronic communications;
b) prevent unauthorized access and other unlawful online activity; c) prevent unauthorized online disclosure, use, or dissemination of personal identification of minors; and
d) comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act [Pub. L. No. 106-554 and 47 USC 254(h)]. Education, Supervision and Monitoring
It shall be the responsibility of all members of the Greenville Public School District to
educate, supervise and monitor appropriate usage of the online computer network and access to the Internet in accordance with this policy, the Children's Internet Protection Act, the Neighborhood Children's Internet Protection Act, and the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act.
Procedures for the disabling or otherwise modifying any technology protection measures shall be the responsibility of the Information Technology Department. The Instructional Technology Department will provide age-appropriate training for students who use the District's Internet facilities. The training provided will be designed to promote the District's commitment to: 118
The standards and acceptable use of Internet services as set forth in the District's Internet Safety Policy; Student safety with regard to: safety on the Internet; appropriate behavior while online, on social networking websites, and in chat rooms; and cyber-bullying awareness and response.
Compliance with the E-rate requirements of the Children's Internet Protection Act ("CIPA").
Following receipt of this training, the student will acknowledge that he/she received the training, understood it, and will follow the provisions of the District's acceptable use policies. Access to Inappropriate Material
To the extent practical, technology protection measures (or "internet filters") shall be used to block or filter internet, or other forms of electronic communications, access to inappropriate information.
Specifically, as required by the Children's Internet Protection Act, blocking shall be applied to visual depictions of materials deemed obscene or pornographic, or to any material deemed harmful to minors.
Subject to staff supervision, technology protection measures may be disabled for adults or, in the case of minors, minimized only for bona fide research or other lawful purposes."
Section I: DEFINITIONS
A. Child Pornography
The term "child pornography" has the meaning given such term in § 2256 of Title 18, United States Code.
B.
Harmful to Minors
The term "harmful to minors" is defined by the Communications Act of 1934 (47 USC § 254 [h][7]) as meaning any picture, image, graphic image file, or other visual depiction
that, taken as a whole and with respect to minors, appeals to a prurient interest in nudity, sex, or excretion; depicts, describes, or represents, in a patently offensive way with respect to what is suitable for minors, an actual or simulated sexual act or sexual contact, actual or simulated normal or perverted sexual acts, or a lewd exhibition of the
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genitals; taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value as to minors.
C.
Minor
The term "minor" means an individual who has not attained the age of 17. D. Obscene
The term "obscene" has the meaning given such term in § 1460 ofTitle 18, United States Code.
E.
Sexual Act: Sexual Contact
The terms "sexual act" and "sexual contact" have the meanings given such terms in § 2246 of Title 18, United States Code. F.
Directory Information
The term "directory information" is defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Regulations (20 USC §1232g; 34 CFR Part99) as information contained in an education record of a student that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. It includes, but is not limited to, the student's name, address, telephone listing, electronic mail address, photograph, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, grade level, enrollment status, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, degrees, honors and awards received, and the most recent educational agency or institution attended.
Section II: ACCEPTABLE USE
Acceptable Uses of Network
The Greenville Public School District is providing access to its computer networks and the internet only for educational purposes or to carry out the legitimate business of the school district.
Unacceptable Uses of Network
Among the uses that are considered unacceptable and which constitute a violation of this policy are, but are not limited to, the following: Uses that violate the law or encourage others to violate the law
Examples include: transmitting offensive or harassing messages; offering for sale or use any substance the possession or use of which is prohibited by the district's Student Code of Conduct; viewing, transmitting, or downloading pornographic 120
materials or materials that encourage others to violate the law; intruding into the networks or computers of others; and downloading or transmitting confidential, trade secret information, or copyrighted materials. Uses that cause harm to others or damage to their property
Examples include: engaging in defamation (harming another's reputation by lies); employing another's password or some other user identifier that misleads message recipients into believing that someone other than you is communicating or otherwise using his/her access to the network or the internet; uploading a worm, virus, or other harmful form of programming or vandalism; participating in hacking activities or any form of unauthorized access to other computers, networks, or information systems. Uses that jeopardize the security of user access and of the computer network or other networks on the internet
Examples include: disclosing or sharing your password with others; impersonating another user.
Uses that are commercial or political in nature
Examples include: using the network for personal financial gain or profit; using the network to give others private information about yourself or others, including credit card numbers and social security numbers. Uses that cause harm to the district's computer, network, or equipment
Examples include: installing software programs, instant programs, altering system settings, or otherwise reconfiguringcomputers without approval of the appropriate personnel. Uses that are inconsistent with the purpose of the network and internet
Examples include: using internet games, chat rooms, and instant messaging not specifically assigned by a teacher or administrator; downloadingmusic or video files or any other files that are not directly related to a school assignment. N ETIQUETTE
All users must abide by rules of network etiquette, which include the following:
Be polite. Use appropriate language. No swearing, vulgarities, suggestive, obscene, belligerent, or threatening language.
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Avoid language and uses that may be offensive to other users. Don't use, make, distribute, or redistribute jokes, stories, or other material, which is based upon slurs or stereotypes relating to race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion, or sexual orientation.
Do not assume that a sender of an email is giving his or her permission for you to forward or redistribute the message to third parties or to give his/her email address to third parties.
Be considerate when sending attachments with email (where permitted). Be sure the file is not too large to be accommodated by the recipient's system and is in a format the recipient can open.
Section III: INTERNET SAFETY
General Warning All users, and the parents/guardians of minor users, are advised that access to the electronic network may include the potential for access to materials inappropriate for
school-aged pupils. Every user must take responsibility for his/her use of the computer network and internet and stay away from these sites. If a student finds that other users are visiting offensive or harmful sites, he/she should report such use to the person designated by the school. Personal Safety Besafe. In using the computer network and internet, do not reveal personal information such as your home address or telephone number. Do not use your real last name or any other information which might allow a person to locate you without first obtaining the permission of a supervising teacher. If you are a minor, do not arrange a face-to-face meeting with someone you "meet" on the computer network or internet without your parent's permission. Regardless of your age, you should never agree to meet a person you have only communicated with on the internet in a secluded place or in a private setting.
Hacking and Other Illegal Activities It is a violation of this policy to use the district's computer network or the internet to gain unauthorized access to other computers or computer systems, or to attempt to
gain such unauthorized access. Any use which violates state or Federal law relating to copyright, trade secrets, the distribution of obscene or pornographic materials, or which violates any other applicable law or municipal ordinance, is strictly prohibited.
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