brantley county high school

BRANTLEY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

BRANTLEY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

Mr. Wiley CrewsMr. David Herrin Mrs. Teresa LairseyMrs. Brenda Johns Mr. Mike Kersey

2021-2022 STUDENT / PARENT HANDBOOK

Dr. Ben Horner, PrincipalMrs. Celia Horne, Assistant Principal/CTAE Director

Mr. Blake Johns, Assistant PrincipalMr. Jonathan Barrett, Assistant Principal/Instructional Technology

Mrs. Lori G. McNease, Head Guidance CounselorMrs. Kathy Chesser, Guidance CounselorMr. Frank Bullard III, Media SpecialistMrs. Selena Tumlin, Athletic Director

SUPERINTENDENTDr. Kim Morgan

Dr. Angela Haney, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Mrs. Carole Ann Gill, Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Federal Programs

Mr. Dean Horne, Special Education Director

This handbook is provided to inform students and parents about the program of studies, procedures and regulations,extracurricular activities, scholarships and financial aid at BCHS. No no It is not possible to include all of theinformation that exists for students and parents. Please read the handbook carefully and contact the school office forany additional explanation or information needed.

The Brantley County Board of Education is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

religion, sex, national origin, age, or handicap.

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System Statements

Vision: Reach every student, every day!Mission: The mission of the Brantley County School District is to graduate and to preparestudents with the skills and knowledge needed to make positive contributions in the world.We believe in……Rigor, Relevance RelationshipsExtraordinary, not ordinaryA Strong Work EthicCommunity InvolvementHigh Expectations

Statement of Nondiscrimination

Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin (Title VI of theCivil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and the Carl D.Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act of 1990); or disability (Section 504of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) in educationprograms or activities receiving federal financial assistance.

Employees, students, and the general public are hereby notified that the Brantley County Boardof Education does not discriminate in any educational programs or activities or in employmentpractices.

The following individuals have been designated as the employee responsible for coordinating theBrantley County school system’s effort to implement this nondiscriminatory policy.

ADA - Roxie Tumlin, Brantley County Board of Education, 272 School Circle, Nahunta,Georgia 31553; (912) 462-6612.

Section 504, Title IX, Title VI, Perkins Act – Teri Hendrix, Brantley County Board of Education,272 School Circle, Nahunta, Georgia 31553; (912) 462-6176.

Inquiries concerning the application of the Perkins Act, Title VI, Title IX, or Section 504 andADA to the policies and practices of the school may be addressed to the people listed above.

Gender Equity

State law prohibits discrimination based on gender in athletic programs of local schoolsystems (Equity in Sports Act, O.C.G.A.& 20-2-315). Students are hereby notified that theBrantley County school system does not discriminate on the basis of gender in its athleticprograms. The sports equity coordinator for this school system is Selena Tumlin, BrantleyCounty Athletic Director. Inquiries or complaints concerning sports equity in this schoolsystem may be submitted to the sports equity coordinator at (912) 462-5121.


Student Records

NOTICE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND ELIGIBLE STUDENTS OF RIGHTS UNDER FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)AND PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT (PPRA )

FERPA affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights withrespect to the student’s education records. These rights are:

(1) The right to inspect and review, within 45 days of a request, the education records of a student who isyour child, or in the case of a student who is eighteen (18) or older, your own education records.Parents or eligible students should submit to the Superintendent a written request identifying therecord(s) they wish to inspect. The Superintendent or designee will make arrangements for access andprovide notice of such arrangements.

(2) The right to request the amendment of the student's education records to ensure that they are notinaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student's privacy or other rights. To request theschool district to amend a record, parents or eligible students should write the school principal,specify the part of the record they want to be changed, and specify why it is inaccurate, misleading, orotherwise in violation of the student’s privacy or other rights. If the district decides not to amend therecord, it will notify the parents or eligible students of the decision and inform them of their right to ahearing. Additional information regarding the hearing procedure will be provided with thenotification of the right to a hearing.

(3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information (PII) from the student'seducation records, except to the extent that FERPA and its implementing regulations authorizedisclosure without consent. One exception that permits disclosure without consent is to schoolofficials with legitimate educational interest. A school official is a person employed by the district asan administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including school nurses and schoolresource officers); a member of the school board; a person or company with whom the district hascontracted to perform a specific task (such as attorney, auditor, medical consultant, therapist, or onlineeducational services provider); a contractor, consultant, volunteer, or other party to whom the schooldistrict has outsourced services, such as electronic data storage; or a parent or student serving on anofficial committee (such as a disciplinary or grievance committee) or assisting another school officialin performing his/her tasks. The District allows school officials to access only student records inwhich they have a legitimate educational interest. School officials remain under the district’s controlwith regard to the use and maintenance of PII, which may be used only for the purpose for whichdisclosure was made, and cannot be released to other parties without authorization. A school officialhas a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an educational record in order tofulfill his/her professional responsibility. Upon request, the district discloses education recordswithout consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll, oris already enrolled if the disclosure is for purposes of the student’s enrollment or transfer.

(4) FERPA requires the school district, with certain exceptions, to obtain written consent prior to thedisclosure of personally identifiable information from the student’s education records. However, thedistrict may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless


the parent or eligible student has advised the district to the contrary in accordance with districtprocedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the school to include this type ofinformation from the student’s education records in certain school publications, such as the annualyearbook, graduation or sports activity programs, and honor roll or other recognition lists.

The School District has designated the following information as directory information:(a) Student’s name, address, and telephone number;(b) Student’s date and place of birth;(c) Student’s participation in official school activities and sports;(d) Weight and height of members of an athletic team;(e) Dates of attendance at schools within the district;(f) Honors and awards received during the time enrolled in district schools;(g) Photograph; and(h) Grade level.Unless you, as a parent/guardian or eligible student, request otherwise, this information may bedisclosed to the public upon request. In addition, two federal laws require school systems receivingfederal financial assistance to provide military recruiters, upon request, with students’ names,addresses, and telephone numbers unless parents have advised the school system that they do notwant their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent. You have the right torefuse to allow all or any part of the above information to be designated as directory information andto refuse to allow it to be disclosed to the public upon request without your prior written consent. Ifyou wish to exercise this right, you must notify the principal of the school at which the student isenrolled in writing within 30 days after officially enrolling in school.

(5) You are also notified that from time to time students may be photographed, videotaped, or interviewedby the news media at school or some school activity or event; unless you, as a parent/guardian objectin writing to the principal to your student being photographed, videotaped or interviewed. You mustnotify the principal of your objection by the date specified above. The principal will take reasonablesteps to control the media’s access to students. However, your submission of a written objection doesnot constitute a guarantee that your student will not be interviewed in circumstances which are notwithin the knowledge or control of the principal.

(6) You have the right to file with the United States Department of Education a complaint concerningalleged failures by the school district to comply with the requirements of FERPA or the regulationspromulgated thereunder. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is FamilyPolicy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington,D.C. 20202.

PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT (PPRA)PPRA affords parents and eligible students (18 or older or emancipated minors) certain rights regardingthe conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physicalexams. These include the right to:• Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the following

protected areas (“protected information survey”) if the survey is funded in whole or in part by aprogram of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) —1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;


2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;3. Sex behavior or attitudes;4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.

• Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of:1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding;2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance,

administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safetyof a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screeningpermitted or required under State law; and

3. Activities involving the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from studentsfor marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others.

• Inspect, upon request and before administration or use –1. Protected information surveys of students;2. Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above marketing, sales,

or other distribution purposes; and3. Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.

The school is required by federal law to give this notice to parents. However, the school does not havescheduled any such activities as are described above. If any such activities are initiated during the schoolyear, parents will be notified accordingly and will be afforded all the rights described herein.

Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with the FamilyPolicy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW,Washington, D.C. 20202.

PARENT’S RIGHT TO KNOW

The Brantley County School System and Brantley County High School are committed to providingeffective instruction for all students. We hope that as a parent, you will be involved in improving BrantleyCounty High School as we continue to monitor test achievement and set high expectations. We are proudof the qualifications of our professional staff and will furnish to you upon request the followinginformation about the professional qualifications of your child’s teacher(s):

1. whether the teacher has met the Georgia Professional Standards Commission requirementsfor certification for the grade level and subject areas in which the teacher providesinstruction;

2. whether the teacher is teaching under an emergency or another provisional status throughwhich Georgia qualifications or certification criteria have been waived;


3. the college major and any graduate certification or degree held by the teacher;4. whether the student is provided services by paraprofessionals, and if so, their qualifications.

You will be notified when your child has been assigned to a teacher who does not meet the qualificationsfor a highly qualified teacher or when your child has been taught for four (4) consecutive weeks or moreby a teacher who does not meet the highly qualified requirements.

1. Legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers,physicians, and ministers; or

2. Income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in aprogram or for receiving financial assistance under such program).

Parents or students who believe their rights under PPRA may have been violated may file a complaintwith ED by writing to the Family Policy Compliance Office. Complaints must contain specific allegationsof fact giving reasonable cause to believe that a violation of PPRA occurred.

STATEMENT FROM THE GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The General Assembly of Georgia encourages parents and guardians to inform their children of theconsequences, including potential criminal penalties, of underage sexual conduct and crimes for which aminor can be treated as an adult.

Process for Parents to Address Concerns

When parents have concerns about their child’s education or educational setting, the following isan outline of the process to follow.

1. The first step is to talk with the teacher(s) of the child. This should take place in a scheduledparent teacher conference which is scheduled through the School Counselor.

2. If the parent is not pleased with the outcome or response after working with the teacher(s) onthe specific concern the parent needs to address his/her concerns to the principal of the school.

3. If the parent is still not pleased with the outcome or response after meeting with the principal,the parent will need to contact system level personnel based on the specific concerns.

· Transportation - Mr. Jeff Johns, 462- 5159· Maintenance - Mr. Craig Morgan, 462-6344· School Nutrition Program - Mrs. Laura Lynn, 462- 6109· Federal Programs, Financial Services - Mrs. Carole Ann Gill, 462-6176· Student Services/ Section 504 - Mrs. Teri Hendrix, 462-6176· Special Education and Gifted services - Mr. Dean Horne, 462-6176· RTI – Mrs. Dory Chapman, 462-5166· PBIS – Mr. Josh Rowell, 778-6098· Facilities-Mrs. Carole Ann Gill, 462-6176· Curriculum & Instruction, Professional Learning, Testing -Dr. Angela Haney,462-6176


· Athletics – High School - Ms. Selena Tumlin – 462-5121

4. The Superintendent of Schools is willing to work with parents regarding concerns. However,parents should try to resolve their concerns as close to their child’s classroom setting aspossible. This is where services are provided and the school personnel know the most aboutthe child and the issue. If you feel that you have followed this process and have beenunsuccessful at having your concerns addressed, contact the Superintendent’s Secretary at462-6176.

Faculty Staff 2020-2021


English/Language ArtsClaudia WaldronCaty McDanielsCrystal JohnsKaren NieceCaroline LowtherLandra WinderMonica EllisBrianna Marshall

MathematicsTiree CarterTripp HerrinJusten WhiteArron BeckWhitney MurrayAshley JohnsonBarry Hoover

ScienceSean ShannonNicole YeomansKristie MiddletonTori LaneDave RacynskiTim Thompson

Social StudiesTara TylerLeasa WagnerSabrina HutchesonDillan LeeAustin ColleyEddie Fields

Special EducationShannon RhodenCameron MartinLori NovackDanielle CohenHeather ThomasAmanda WestoverJennifer JohnsonZac AndersonKinsley Dowling

CTAEAndrea TannerPaul WinderTony GibsonJames RenshawChad CrewsStephanie GrantKaren HunnicuttRobert WilsonAJ HendrixStuart ThriftCol. Rick ChapmanMSGT Ed. Berenguer

Fine ArtsAmy LeeHeather JacobsNoah Jackson

Alternative EducationScott JohnsonJoe AllenClay JohnsTBA

Physical EducationSelena TumlinTony YeomansClent CannonGeoff CannonSteven Howard

SecretariesMichelle RaineyLeanne BarberBecky O’BerryAshley CrewsMarcia WellsDenise Smith

CustodiansMary HallLizzy HallDeborah WhitakerMelvin RibbonShantel WillamsSandra WillamsDarla O’Bannon

LunchroomTory GraceJessica RozierMichaela BeardenAmy JohnsBambi MaineDebbie GravelyKimberly ChesserCarol Thompson

ParaprofessionalsAngela CooperTina SmithAngie WilliamsMichael BattenBrittany SherrodCourtney Parsons

INFORMATION GUIDE


Apparel and Grooming……………………………...……………………... 12-13Areas Open to Students……………………………..…………………….. 13Attendance Policy………………………………….. …………………….. 13-15Bell Schedule…………………………………………………………….... 65Breakfast and Lunch………………………………………………………. 18Calendar…………………………………………………………………... 11Cell Phones and Electronic Devices………………………………………. 21Clubs and Organizations…………………………….……………………. 36-39Closing of School…………………………………………………………. 18Code of Conduct …………………………………………………………. 42-65College Visitation Day.................................................................................. 18Communication……………………………………..……………………... 19Cyber School………………………………………………………………. 21Driving and Parking………………………………….……………………. 19Due Process for Disciplinary Action………………..…………………….. 19Early dismissal from school………………………….………………….... 20-21Emergency Preparedness Plan……………………………………………. 21-22End of School Day …………………………………………………..….. 22Faculty and Staff …………………………………........………………… 8Field Trips………………………………………………………………… 22Final Exams/Exemption Policy……………………………………………. 23-24Fines …………………………………………………………………….... 35Flowers……………………………………………….…………………… 22Food and Drink Policy……………………………………………………. 23Foreign Exchange Student Policy………………………………………... 23Gender Equity……………………………………………………………. 2General Assembly Message ………………………………………..……. 6Grading Scale………………………………………..…………………… 23Graduation Ceremony……………………………………………………. 24Graduation Requirements…………………………...…………………… 24Grievance Procedures……………………………….…………………… 39-42Hall Passes…………………………………………..…………………… 24Health Care………………………………………….…………………… 24-25Honor Graduates…………………………………….…………………… 25Honor Roll…………………………………………...…………………… 25Hope Grant…………………………………………..…………………… 25Hope Scholarship……………………………………………….……...... 25-26Hospital Homebound Instruction…………………….…………………… 26Immunization Certificates…………………………...…………………… 26-27Information Guide ………………………………………………………. 9-10In-School Suspension (ISS) …………………………………………….. 27


Insurance and Accidents…………………………….…………………… 27-28Internet Policy ………………………………………………………….. 29Legal Name………………………………………….………………….... 29Lost and Found……………………………………...…………………… 29-30Make-up Work……………………………………....…………………… 30Math……………………………………………………………………… 30Medical Concerns……………………………………………………….. 28-29Move On When Ready …………………………………………………. 30MTSS (Multi-tiered student support) …………………………………… 67-69Non-Resident Tuition Fees…………………………………………….... 30-31Parent Right to Know ………………………………………………….. 5-6Pick up/Drop off Zones …………………………………………………. 31Process for Addressing Parent Concerns………………………………… 6-7Prom……………………………………………………………………… 31-32Promotion Requirements…………………………….…………………... 32Pyramid of Intervention…………………………………………………. 15-16Parent Notification - Response To Intervention………………………… 16Scheduling…………………………………………..…………………... 32Scholarships and Financial Aid……………………...…………………… 32School Dances……………………………………….…………………… 33Security Cameras………………………………………………………… 33Senior Superlative Qualifications….……………………………………… 33STAR Student …………………………………………………………… 33Special Education, Child Find, Scholarships, 504, & Gifted……………. 16-18Student Attendance Forms and Teenage Driver Requirements ………… 33-34Student Records……………………………………..…………………… 3-5, 34System Statements………………………………………………………. 2Summer School……………………………………...…………………… 34Tardy Policy……………………………………………………………… 34Textbooks…………………………………………….…………………… 34-35Use of Media Center…………………………………………………….. 35-36Valedictorian and Salutatorian……………………….…………………… 36Vaping…………………………………………………………………….. 20Visitors……………………………………………….…………………… 36Withdrawal Procedures……………………………………….………….. 36

Brantley County Schools Calendar


2021 – 2022 School Year Pre-Planning / In-Service for Faculty / Sta� July 27-Aug 2 First Day of School Aug 3 1st 9-Weeks Mid-term Progress Reports Issued Sep 3 Labor Day Holiday – no school Sep 6 Professional Learning Day Sep 7 End of 1st 9-Weeks Oct 6 Planning / In-Service for Faculty / Sta� * Oct 8* Fall Break – no school Oct 11 - 12 1st 9-Weeks Report Cards Issued Oct 15 2nd 9-Weeks Mid-term Progress Reports Issued Nov 12 Thanksgiving Holidays – no school Nov 22 - 26 End of 1st Semester / End of 2nd 9-Weeks Dec 17 Christmas Holidays – no school Dec 20-Dec 31 Planning / In-Service for Faculty / Sta� Jan 3 - 4 First Day of 2nd Semester Jan 5 2nd 9-Weeks Report Cards Issued Jan 7 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday – no school Jan 17 3rd 9-Weeks Mid-term Progress Reports Issued Feb 4 Presidents’ Day Holiday - no school Feb 21 Planning / In-Service for Faculty / Sta� * Feb 22 End of 3rd 9-Weeks March 10 School Holiday - no school March 14 3rd 9-Weeks Report Cards Issued March 18 Spring Break – no school April 4 - 8 4th 9-Weeks Mid-term Progress Reports Issued April 29 Last Day of School, 2nd Semester, & 4th 9-Weeks May 20 Post-Planning / In-Service for Faculty / Sta� May 23 - 24 Final Report Cards Mailed May 27 *Possible Make-Up Days (ex. days missed because of weather) – Oct 8th & Feb. 22


APPAREL AND GROOMINGWith the rapidly changing styles of clothing, it is impossible to specify everything which

is acceptable for student dress. A good rule to follow is that if there is doubt concerning theappropriateness of your clothes for school, DO NOT wear them until you check.

The administration of BCHS has the authority to make judgments on inappropriateapparel and dress at any time. Students refusing to comply with administrative requestsmay be suspended out-of-school for up to 10 days.

Clothing with holes above the knee is not permitted on the Brantley County High Schoolcampus. The outermost garment worn will cover all undergarments (i.e. pants will coverunderwear and shorts completely).

For girls, dresses, skirts, jeans, shorts, and slacks are appropriate for school wear. Forattire regarding length: 1) Shorts can be no shorter than 4 inches above the kneecap. Splits mustbe no shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap. 2) Dresses and skirts shall not be any shorter than2 inches above the knee when standing. Splits in dresses and skirts shall be clearly no shorterthan 2 inches above the knee. Also, with all clothing, the highest point of visible skin shallclearly be no higher than 2 inches above the knee. 3) Extremely tight garments (i.e. yoga pants)must be covered to the end of the fingertips (when hands are placed straight down the side).

For boys, jeans, slacks, shorts, sport shirts, jerseys, and tee shirts are appropriate. Forattire regarding length: Shorts should be no shorter than 4 inches above the kneecap. Also, withall clothing, the highest point of visible skin shall clearly be no higher than 2 inches above theknee. Splits must also be clearly within fingertip length. Button type shirts should be properlyclosed and belts will be buckled.

Headwear, which includes hats, caps, headbands, handkerchiefs, combs, hoods, and thelike, will not be worn in the building during the school day. Shoes are required at all times.

The following are prohibited:● Holes in clothing above the knee● Sheer apparel● Bare midriffs● Extremely tight garments● Strapless tops● Low necklines● Tank tops● Racer back tops● Muscle shirts● Pajamas● Bedroom slippers● Hats


● Hoods● Handkerchiefs in back pockets or on shoulders (“do rags”)● Drug/Alcohol related images● Controversial or derogatory symbols that may cause disruption or distraction● Trench Coats

AREAS OPEN TO STUDENTSStudents who are not under the direct supervision of a teacher should not be on the

school campus before or after regular school hours. Students not under the direct supervisionof school personnel are required to be off campus by 3:30 p.m. Failure to do so may result indisciplinary action.

Students who arrive on campus before school begins should report to the gymnasium, cafeteria, or mainhallway.

- Teachers are available for individual and small-group assistance before school.- Students who have business with specific teachers or in the Media Center are to return to

the gymnasium, cafeteria, or main hallway at the commencement of said business.- The Vocational Building, Field House, Locker Rooms, and Parking Lots are off limits to

students before school unless specified by school personnel.- Students are not to leave the building once entering.- Students are not to leave campus once arriving.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

According to Georgia Law, 20-2-690.1(b), effective July 1, 2004, any parent, guardian, or otherperson who has control/charge of a child between the ages of six and sixteen to enroll and send thatchild to school, including public, private, and homeschooling. This law further states that any parent,guardian, or other person residing in this state who has control or charge of a child or children andwho shall violate this Code section will be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shallbe subject to fine not less than $25.00 or not greater than $100.00, imprisonment not to exceed 30 days,community service, or any combination of the above penalties, at the discretion of the court havingjurisdiction. Each day’s absence from school in violation of this part after the child’s school systemnotifies the parent, guardian, or other person who has control or charge of a child of five unexcuseddays of absence for a child shall constitute a separate offense.

The Brantley County Board of Education contends that attendance in school is an integral part ofthe learning process, that students learn many intangible skills in the classroom which are not measureddirectly by testing, and that school attendance more frequently than not correlates to academic success.Therefore, the following policies and procedures regarding the awarding of credit are adopted.● Notification of student tardy or absence.

o BCHS will contact the phone number listed in our student information system nightly


concerning student tardy or absence to class via an automated calling system. The systemwill initiate a call when it recognizes certain codes - “T” for tardy or “U” for unverifiedabsence.

o A student who misses 30 or more minutes of a class will be counted absent.

● Documentation of Student absence

When it is necessary for a student to be absent from school, a NOTE with the full name of thestudent, the date(s) of absence, the reason for the absence, and the signature of the parent or guardian shallbe brought by the 2nd day the student returns to school. The note must be turned in to the AttendanceSecretary in the Front Office before school. BCHS will only permit 5 parent written excuse days persemester, however, we will excuse all notes from a medical doctor.

As permitted under state law and State Board of Education policies, a student's absence, tardy or earlycheckout may be excused for the following reasons:

a. personal illness and when attendance in school would endanger their health or the health of others;b. serious illness or death of an immediate family member;c. mandated by order of governmental agencies, including pre-induction physical examinations for

service in the armed forces, or by a court order;d. celebrating religious holidays;e. conditions that render attendance impossible or hazardous to one's health or safety; andf. registering to vote or voting, for a period not to exceed one day.

g. additionally, students whose parent or legal guardian is in military service in the armed forces of theUnited States or the National Guard, and such parent or legal guardian has been called to duty for oris on leave from overseas deployment to a combat zone or combat support posting, shall be grantedexcused absences, up to a maximum of five school days per school year, for the day or days missedfrom school to visit with his or her parent or legal guardian prior to such parent’s or legal guardian’sdeployment or during such parent’s or legal guardian’s leave.

Students serving as pages of the Georgia General Assembly will be counted present in accordance withO.C.G.A. 20-2-692.

Excessive Absences:The following provisions apply to absences during a school year:1) After 3-5 absences: The teacher will contact the parent/ guardian by telephone, email, parental

conference or other forms of communication regarding attendance when possible. If parentalcontact is unsuccessful, then a letter will be mailed to the parent/ guardian.

2) After 5-8 absences: A letter will be sent from the school counselor/ designee to the parent/guardian regarding attendance.* If the student has a history of poor attendance, a meeting with the Flight Team may be heldwhen the student has 5-8 absences.


3) After 8-10 absences: A meeting of the Flight Team will be held at the school. A letter with theschool principal’s signature will be mailed to the parent inviting them to the meeting. During thisconference, student attendance and academics will be addressed in detail. If the parent does notattend the meeting, a copy of the minutes will be mailed to the parent. The student will be eligibleto be pulled from the regular classroom setting and placed into a cyber setting.

4) When all administrative actions taken to correct truancy have not had the desired effect, theschool social worker may require families to attend a meeting with the Brantley CountyAttendance Review Panel, file proceedings in Brantley County Juvenile Court, or Brantley CountyMagistrate Court for violation of the State’s compulsory attendance law for students six to sixteenyears of age.

Our Charge at Brantley County High School is for students to be College and Career Ready.

One of the most important components of a career or going to college is for employees/studentsto be present and on time. If an employee or college student misses work/class more than acertain number of days as noted in the handbook/guidelines, then the employee could be asked toresign or be fired and the college student would not earn credit.

If any student misses more than 5 school days (excused or unexcused) per semester, the studentmay not earn credit for the class or classes in which the attendance policy was violated.However, the student may make up the time until the attendance policy is satisfied.Students will make up time during non-instructional hours.

Any student who has 10 unexcused absences in any class will be referred to theattendance support team with the possibility of placement in the cyber lab full time. Thestudent may lose privileges to student activities including, but not limited to athleticevents, homecoming dance, prom, etc. (Punitive Cyber)

o Any student who has 10 consecutive unexcused absences in any class may be dropped. Oncedropped, the legal parent/guardian must come to school and meet with the Principal orDesignee for consideration of re-enrollment.

● School and Your Driver's License - - - School Enrollment Required

Any applicant who is younger than 18 years of age must be enrolled in and not under expulsion from apublic or private school for an instruction permit or driver's license.

Student Support Team/Response to InterventionThe purpose of a Tier 3/Student Support Team (SST) is to support and assist students who may be havingdifficulty at school academically or behaviorally. The team assists teachers in providing interventions


through the pyramid of interventions for struggling students and/or providing referrals to other schoolprograms to assist students in becoming more successful. RTI/SST referrals may be made by a student,counselor, teacher, administrator or parent. This team is responsible for writing the education plan andmonitoring the progress of students receiving interventions.

CHILD FIND NOTICEIn accordance with IDEA regulations, the Brantley County School System seeks to ensure that alldisabled students (ages 3-21) who are in need of special education within its jurisdiction are identified,located, and evaluated, including those attending private school and home school. Final identification ofstudents with disabilities and programming for such students occur only after an appropriate evaluationand determination by a Multidisciplinary Placement Team.

If the “child find” process indicates that a student may require special education and supportive servicesin order to benefit from the regular education, the student shall be referred to a MultidisciplinaryPlacement Team to determine the student’s eligibility for special education services.

If you know a child with a disability that is not being served, please notify:Brantley County School SystemSpecial Education Department272 School CircleNahunta, GA 31553912-462-6612

SPECIAL EDUCATIONSpecial education services are provided to students with disabilities who need specialized instruction.Programs are provided in all areas of disability: intellectual disabilities, specific learning disabilities,emotional/behavioral disorders, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, visual impairment,hearing impairment, speech/language impairment, autism, significant developmental delay (age 3-5), andtraumatic brain injury. Parents who suspect their child may have a disability should contact the principalor the chairperson of the school’s Response to Intervention Team.

GEORGIA SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOLARSHIPUnder provisions of the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship, parents of students who receive specialeducation services may choose to transfer their children to other public or private schools in Georgia. Foradditional information, please visit the Georgia Department of education website athttp://public.doe.k12.ga.us, or contact the Brantley County Schools Special Education Department at912-462-6612.

SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a directive to any person, business or government agencythat receives federal funds to eliminate discrimination against persons with disabilities. SpecificallySection 504 states: No qualified handicapped person shall, on the basis of handicap, be excluded from


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participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any programor activity which benefits from federal financial assistance. Under Section 504 a person with a disability(handicap) is anyone who has a mental or physical impairment which substantially limits one or moremajor life activities, such as caring for oneself; performing manual tasks; walking; seeing; hearing;speaking; breathing; learning and working; eating; sleeping; standing; lifting; bending; reading;concentrating; thinking; communicating; and major bodily functions (i.e. immune systems, cell growth,digestive, bowel, or bladder functions). The term “substantially limits” means the person is unable toperform a major life activity or major bodily function that a non-disabled person can do, or the person issignificantly restricted in the performance of a major life activity in comparison to a non-disabled person.It is the policy of Brantley County School System to comply with the provisions of Section 504 of theRehabilitation Act of 1973 in providing a free appropriate public education for students with disabilitieswho qualify under the definition of the law. No student or other qualified individual shall be excludedfrom participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in any program or activity, onthe basis of disability. Brantley County School System has specific responsibilities under Section 504,including the requirement to identify and evaluate students with disabilities. Any student or other disabledindividual who is qualified for services under Section 504 will receive appropriate accommodationsproviding equal access to educational programs, services, and facilities. If a parent, guardian, or adultstudent has a question about parental or student rights under Section 504, contact Mrs. Teri Hendrix at912-462-6612. Copies of the 504 Procedural Safeguards and Notice of Rights of Students and ParentsUnder Section 504 may be found at the system website (www.brantley.k12.ga.us)or may be picked up atthe Brantley County Board of Education office or at any of the school.

Gifted Education ProgramA gifted-identified student, as defined by the Georgia Board of Education, is one who demonstrates a highdegree of intellectual, creative, and motivation ability(ies); possesses exceptional leadership skills orexcels in specific academic fields and who needs special instruction and/or special ancillary services toachieve at levels commensurate with the student’s abilities. Students, grades kindergarten through twelve,in the Brantley County School System who demonstrate a high degree of intellectual, academic, creative,and motivation ability shall be provided special services by the Program for Gifted Students. Studentscurrently enrolled in the Brantley County School system may be nominated for consideration in the giftedprogram during the months of December, January and February of the current school year. Thesenominations may be made by teachers, parents, peers, or the students themselves. The gifted coordinatorat each school site will be responsible for providing the documents for this nomination process. Allnominations are reviewed by the system Eligibility Team during the months of February and March of thecurrent school year for consideration for referral for formal evaluation. Students referred for formalevaluations will have data gathered in four assessment areas – aptitude, achievement, creativity, andmotivation. Students who qualify for eligibility will begin gifted services at the beginning of the nextschool year. Gifted students who were enrolled in a gifted program from another state will be evaluatedimmediately upon receipt of records. Newly enrolled students who were in a gifted program in anotherGeorgia school will be placed immediately upon written confirmation of eligibility.

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH


The Brantley Co. SNP will offer the Community Eligibility Program beginning SY 20-21 . This programwill continue to allow all students to eat breakfast at No Cost and allow all students to eat lunch at NoCost. We are able to carry out this pilot program because of the number of directly certified students andthe great participation we have at lunch. There will be no free and reduced applications gathered fromparents, which means students are no longer categorized by income. There will be no charges allowed. Allcurrent balances should be cleared. High School students will have the opportunity to purchase extraitems as long as they have money in their account or money in hand.

We encourage parents and guardians to pay for extras on their child’s account byusing www.myschoolbucks.com. Look for the instructions and information on the school’s website toregister.The meals prepared for the students follow dietary guidelines. Students are encouraged to make healthychoices so they will develop good eating habits for the rest of their lives.

CLOSING OF SCHOOLThe radio stations 102.5 and 105.1 will carry all official announcements regarding school

closings due to inclement weather or emergencies.Also, official announcements regarding school closings due to inclement weather or

emergencies can be read on the district website Home Page at: www.brantley.k12.ga.us and onthe schools social media pages.

Texts and automated messages about school events may automatically be sent to guardiannumbers given unless school is notified to remove a number from the message system.

COLLEGE VISITATION DAYJuniors and seniors are eligible for 2 college visitation days per year. Students must

have an appointment with the post-secondary institution prior to the visit and must clearthe visit with a counselor before going. Students will be marked “SA” if proper proceduresare followed. If proper procedures are not followed, then the missed day could be countedas an unexcused absence.

BCHS officials reserve the right to deny the privilege to students who are experiencingacademic/attendance problems.

COMMUNICATIONCommunication is vital among parents, teachers, and students. The Brantley Co. School District

maintains a website (www.brantley.k12.ga.us) which contains district information such as the schoolcalendar, board policy, etc.

BCHS information can also be accessed via the above website.ALL BCHS personnel can be contacted through teacher email.Conferences may be scheduled during teacher planning time or before or after school.

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desired meeting time. Conferences can be scheduled via telephone 462-5121 or teacher email.Parents are encouraged to monitor their child’s attendance and academics via the school

web-based grading system. Please visit the school during school hours to receive your confidential log-inand password which will allow you to monitor your child’s performance.

DRIVING AND PARKINGDriving and parking a vehicle on campus is a privilege extended to those who qualify and comply

with safety regulations. On campus a vehicle falls under the in loco parentis rule and school officials mayexercise due authority for the safety and well-being of the student body. This includes the searching ofvehicles when there is reasonable cause. (New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325, 105 S. Ct 733, 744; 1985.)

Parking permits must be obtained (by presenting driver's license and proof of insurance) anddisplayed on vehicles. (Permits will be $10.00 and replacement permits will be $10.00). At no timeduring the school day are students allowed in the parking area without permission from theprincipal/designee. Students who enter the parking area without the permission of an administrator willface disciplinary action. See Discipline Code 45.

Bumper stickers or other displays that have profanity, vulgarity or sexual innuendos, are notpermitted. Any other symbols deemed to be not appropriate for display by the administration must beremoved. Continuing displays of such material may result in disciplinary action. Flags other than theAmerican or current Georgia State flag will not be permitted. Firearms or other weapons are not allowedin vehicles. See Discipline Codes 22-26.● All student drivers will be included on the list for random drug testing.● The administration of BCHS has the authority to suspend the student driving privilege to address any

driving related discipline offenses.● Any student who parks on campus without a parking permit will receive a written warning the first

time and will be written a student fine of $5 for each subsequent time

STUDENT DRIVERS WHO ARE CHRONICALLY TARDY TO SCHOOL MAY LOSE DRIVINGPRIVILEGES.

DUE PROCESS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONIn matters of school discipline and policy, all students will be treated fairly and equally by the same rulesin accordance with their due process rights.

VAPINGThe following protocol will be in place:

○ 1st offense - 2 days OSS○ 2nd offense - Alternative school placement for 90 days.

● The selling or buying of vapes on campus will result in automatic 90 days alternative schoolplacement

OFF CAMPUS BEHAVIOR AND STATE LAW: O.C.G.A. 20-2-751-5(C)Any student that is charged with a felony or delinquent act off campus may be placed in an alternativeeducational setting. A determination will be made by the local board of education if the student’s


continued presence on campus is a potential danger to either persons or property or disrupts theeducational process.

“Each student code of conduct shall also contain provisions that address any off-campus behavior of astudent which could result in the student being criminally charged with a felony and which makes thestudent's continued presence at school a potential danger to persons or property at the school or whichdisrupts the educational process.”

EARLY DISMISSAL FROM SCHOOLThe Brantley County High School Sign-out Procedure is as follows:

1. If a guardian is not picking the student up, a written request from the parent/guardian with a telephonenumber where the request can be verified must be turned in to the office before school.

2. The adult with whom the student is leaving must sign him/her out on the daily record in the office.Students who drive may sign themselves out if they have parent’s written or verbal permission.Students may not sign other students out. Doing so may result in disciplinary action.

3. Students returning to school before the end of the day are to sign in on the daily record. Students are toturn in an excuse to the front office upon signing in. If the excuse meets one of the requirements for anexcused absence, then the student may go immediately to class.

● Students who arrive late or leave early must sign in/out on the record kept in the office. Students whosign in must do so immediately upon entering the building and go straight to class. Students who signout must leave campus immediately upon signing out in the front office. Failure to follow thisprocedure may result in disciplinary action.

● The same procedure is followed when parents come into the office and request dismissal of students.Students who do not follow this procedure are considered truant and disciplined accordingly.

● Students will not be released to any persons other than parents/guardians or an adult properlyidentified to school officials by the parent or guardian. If parents wish to place restrictions on therelease of their children, school administrators should be so informed.

● The minimum amount of time to be counted present for a class is 70 minutes. The minimum amountof time to be counted present for a day is 2 periods. Students who leave school early without amedically related excuse (doctor, therapy, dental, etc.) may be subject to disciplinary action similar toactions granted for tardies to school and class.

● Students must be present the entire school day to be eligible for after school activities,competitions, or athletics. Students who have doctor’s appointments or encounter emergencysituations the day of the competition will be referred to an administrator before participation in theday’s activity is granted.

CELL PHONES and ELECTRONIC DEVICESDue to the potential for class disruptions, as well as for theft or damage, ELECTRONIC DEVICES arenot permitted at school unless approved by the school principal for educational purposes: such items mayinclude but are not limited to, personal music devices, cameras, electronic gaming devices, cell phonesetc…(If an electronic device is allowed by the principal for an educational purpose, the school is notresponsible for any theft or damage since it is the choice of the student/family to bring such a device).ALL STUDENTS must turn in his/her cell phone at the beginning of EVERY class. Cell phones will not


be permitted in ANY classroom at BCHS.● 1st offense- Device is taken up and turned in to the front office after which it will be returned to a

parent or an approved adult the same day the cell phone was taken.

● 2nd offense- Repeated above consequence + 1 day of ISS

● All subsequent offenses- Repeated 1st offense + 3 days of ISS

Failure to surrender a cell phone to a teacher and/or administration may result in disciplinary action(which may be up to 10 days of out-of-school suspension).Confiscated cell phones may be used in school investigations. Students are responsible for all material oncell phones (images, pictures, video, text messages, audio messages, etc.). Students may receivedisciplinary action for possession of inappropriate content on cell phones or other electronic devices.

CYBER SCHOOL/LOSS OF PRIVILEGESStudents placed in Cyber-School for Attendance, Disciplinary and/or Academic reasons or anycombination of any of the three (Punitive-Cyber), may lose privileges to include, but not limited to:extra-curricular activities, assemblies, pep-rallies, dances, Senior celebrations (i.e. Hoop-n-Holler) etc.Additionally, Punitive-Cyber students may be limited to the area designated by the Principal (currently 1st

Hall) at all times during the day. Students in a punitive cyber setting will not receive a grade higher thanan 85 on their final transcript.

EMERGENCY DRILLSEmergency drills, held at intervals, are important safety precautions. Evacuation plans andtornado drill procedures are posted in each room near the door. It is important for students tolisten to teachers and follow directions during these situations. During these drills, parents maynot be able to pick up their child until after the drill has been completed.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANWe have a school safety committee which is updated periodically to address and help curb the growingincidence of violence in schools, to respond effectively to such incidents, and to provide a safe learningenvironment for our children, teachers and other school personnel. The plan will address preparedness fornatural disasters, hazardous materials, acts of violence, and acts of terrorism. Parental and communityinput is welcome. The state of Georgia has a safety hotline number (1-877-SAY-STOP) that is available24 hours a day.

END OF SCHOOL DAYStudent checkouts and changes in transportation must be finalized before 2:45 with the front office.

All students who are not staying after school under the supervision of a teacher are required toleave the school grounds by 3:30. All students who stay after school are required to sign in with theirrespective teacher. This includes students who are staying for tutoring, making up work, using the libraryor working in the computer lab. After students leave respective teachers, they need to report to the frontoffice so they will be available for parent pick up. Office staff should not have to page students nor should


parents have to look for students in the afternoons. For students who drive, it is expected that they willleave campus immediately after completing their afternoon activities.

BCHS eligibility to check-out of school for school sponsored activities:

Attendance: students must have 4 or fewer unexcused absences per 9 weeks.

Discipline: must have no more than 5 days ISS per 9 weeks or 3 days OSS per 9 weeks.

FIELD TRIPS/COMPETITIONS/ATHLETIC EVENTS (EARLY RELEASE)

Academics: must pass 3 classes per 9 weeks (at the 9-week grading period, a student who has failed twoor more classes and qualifies for credit repair may bring a failing grade up to passing through creditrepair. The student is ineligible until the grade is brought up to passing)

All students are eligible for school-sponsored activities at the beginning of the 2020-20201school year.Once a student violates the attendance, discipline, or academic policy for school-sponsored activities, thestudent will be ineligible to check out early for any school-sponsored activities for the remainder of the9-weeks period and the following 9-weeks period.A student may be reinstated to check out as long as the student does not violate the policy for twoconsecutive 9-week periods.

*The principal, or designee, reserves the right to review all extreme attendance, discipline, or academicissues and make a determination on eligibility for student athletes.

Teachers, coaches, and sponsors are responsible for monitoring their respective students who participatein school activities.

*BCHS Administration will communicate the eligibility status to coaches/sponsors as needed.*BCHS Administration reserves the right to review, on a case-by-case basis, all hardship appeals.

The school decision will be final.

FLOWERSBecause there is not sufficient office staff available, there will be no flowers delivered to students duringschool. Students are notified to pick up flowers at the end of the day. Flowers in glass containers are notallowed on the bus.

FOOD AND DRINK POLICYFood will not be allowed in classrooms. If a student brings any of the prohibited food or drink itemsinside the school, the student will be asked to dispose of the items. Failure to dispose of the prohibiteditems will result in disciplinary action. Students cannot check out of school to eat lunch.


FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT POLICYBrantley County School System reserves the right to accept or deny any foreign exchange studentapplication for admission. Brantley County High School agrees to accept a maximum of three (3) foreignexchange students per academic school year. All foreign exchange students must enroll at the beginningof the academic school year in the Brantley County High School Guidance Department. There will be noforeign exchange students admitted during the middle or the end a semester. In addition, new foreignexchange students will not be accepted during the semester change after Christmas Holidays. This policyis to ensure Brantley County High School the ability to maintain appropriate classroom size for localstudents, as well as, students who may transfer from within the United States.

Foreign exchange students are required to follow all rules and policies listed in the Brantley County HighSchool Student Handbook. At such time a foreign exchange student becomes a discipline and/oracademic problem, the host parent will be required to meet with the administration at Brantley CountyHigh School. If these said issues are not resolved within the amount of time requested by theadministration, Brantley County High School reserves the right to request the Program Director forForeign Exchange to withdraw the foreign exchange student from Brantley County High School.

GRADING SCALEA............................................90 - 100B............................................80 - 89C............................................70 - 79F.............................................69 and belowClasses that derive grades primarily from participation will take into account absences that areaccumulated. Each absence will be assigned a numerical quantity. The grade will reflect suchquantities.Classes affected are as follows: Physical Education, Music and all Lab classes. All grades onthe report card are numerical.

Final Exam Exemption PolicyA student may be exempt from the final exam in a course if they meet the following criteria:

● A student has a class average of 75-79 with 0 absences and 5 or fewer tardies● A student has a class average of 80-89 with 2 or fewer absences and 8 or fewer

tardies● A student has a class average of 90-100 with 3 or fewer absences and 10 or fewer

tardies.

Final Exam Dates:Semester 1: December 15 and 16Semester 2: May 18 and 19 (Senior Finals - May 12)GRADUATION CEREMONY


Brantley County High School Graduation is scheduled for Friday evening, May 20, 2021 at 8:00PM. In the event that graduation cannot be held on Friday evening, the graduation ceremonywill be held Saturday, May 21, 2021 at 9:00 AM.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSClass of 2017 and thereafter – 27 units (32 classes taken)COURSESEnglish 4 unitsMath 4 unitsScience 4 unitsSocial Studies 4 unitsCTAE and/or Modern Language/Latin 3 unitsAnd/or Fine ArtsPE/Health 1 unit

Locally Required Elective Units ~ Class of 2018 and thereafter – 7 units

HALL PASSESALL students must have a hall pass if they are not in class. The pass must be a school

color-coded pass with the teacher’s room number. Those students without prior teacher approval andappropriate pass may face disciplinary action. Restroom passes are for the nearest restroom to theclassroom the student has left.

HEALTH CAREIt is important that the school be aware of any medical problems that require special consideration

or treatment. A physician's statement for the student's file will ensure that the student's needs are met.Students and parents are urged to inform the office of special health problems.

If a student becomes ill at school, parents/guardians are called to pick him/her up. If accidentsoccur, the parent/guardian is notified immediately, and the appropriate first aid measures are taken. Students who become ill should report to the office to have parents called to pick them up.

Law prohibits school personnel from dispensing any medication to students. Students who are onprescribed medication must have it in the original container with the patient's name, physician andpharmacy identified. For the student's protection, these should be checked in with the nurse. Allmedicines left in the nurse’s office at the end of the year will be disposed of according to board policy.

Nurses or other school employees are authorized to administer auto-injectable epinephrine, if available,to a student who is having an actual or perceived anaphylactic adverse (allergic) reaction, regardless ofwhether the student has a prescription for epinephrine. Such persons also are authorized to administerlevalbuterol sulfate, if available, to a student in perceived respiratory distress, regardless of whether thestudent has a prescription for levalbuterol sulfate. Any school employee who in good faith administers orchooses not to administer such medication to a student in such circumstances shall be immune from civilliability


CONCERNING HEAD LICE: If a child is found with head lice or knits, the parents are notifiedand asked to treat the child. If lice or knits are found, the student will be sent home. A student maynot return to school on the bus until a parent has brought him/her to the school nurse and hadhis/her head checked.

HONOR GRADUATESIn order to be named honor graduates, students must have an overall average of 90.00 or higher

for their four high school years. Grades are rounded up for each course; therefore, the cumulative averageis not rounded up. GPA will be calculated at the end of the 3rd 9 weeks of the Senior year.

Beginning with the class of 2020, the Honor Graduate calculation will be based on theHOPE Scholarship GPA (Academic Core classes only).

Students completing Honors classes will have three (3) points added to the final cumulativeaverage of the class. Students completing Advanced Placement (AP) and/or ACCEL classes will havefive (5) points added to the final cumulative average of the class.

HONOR ROLLTo be named to the honor roll a student must have a HOPE Scholarship GPA (Academic Core

classes only) average of 90.00 or higher for the grading period being considered. (The cumulativeaverage is not rounded up.) The student with the highest academic average at each grade and those whomake honor roll for the year will receive special recognition at the end of the year.

HOPE GRANTAnyone can attend a Georgia technical school certificate/diploma program on HOPE regardless

of GPA or income. The HOPE grant may pay approximately 90% of tuition. It will not cover books orfees.

HOPE SCHOLARSHIPStudents who graduate from high school with a 3.0 GPA in academic classes only as calculated

by the Georgia Student Finance Commission will earn a HOPE scholarship. This scholarship will payapproximately 90% of the tuition at Georgia public college or university. HOPE will not pay for fees,books, or room and board. Completing the FAFSA will also apply for HOPE.

● ALL attempted (passed and failed) academic courses will be converted to a true 4.0 scale. ● College preparatory students must have a 3.0 HOPE GPA and students receiving other diploma

types must have a 3.2 HOPE GPA. ● The numerical GPA of 80 or above will no longer be considered. ● GSFC will use the 4.0 scale to calculate student eligibility using un-weighted grades. (They will

not round up, therefore a student with a 2.99 GPA will not receive HOPE.) ● Regarding credit for Advanced Placement courses, the Georgia Student Finance Commission

(GSFC) will remove the extra points but will then add back a .5 quality point for these coursesonly.


Zell Miller Scholarship

The Zell Miller Scholarship replaces the HOPE Scholarship and will pay 100% of the tuition at aGeorgia public college or university. A student must graduate from high school with a 3.7 GPA inacademic classes only as calculated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission and receive ascore of at least 1200 combined critical reading score and math score on a single administrationof the SAT or an ACT composite score of at least 26.

Valedictorians and Salutatorians are also eligible for the Zell Miller Scholarship.Please note all HOPE Scholarship information is subject to change.

HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTIONStudents who have a medically diagnosed physical condition which is not contagious and which

restricts them to the hospital or home for at least two weeks may be eligible for hospital/homeboundinstruction. When such conditions appear to exist, the application forms should be requested from theoffice immediately. Students approved for the program are counted present starting with the day theCOMPLETED forms are returned to the office and approved. Students should complete the assignedwork for the hospital homebound period while at home, this includes taking tests under the supervision ofthe homebound instructor. If the student returns to school before all work is completed, it is the student'sresponsibility to make arrangements with each of his/her instructors to complete the assigned work withina given time period determined by the instructors and the administration.

IMMUNIZATION CERTIFICATESGeorgia law requires a current Immunization Certificate (Form #3032) to be filed at school for

every Georgia student. This includes the checking of all required immunizations including mumps. Inorder for students to attend BCHS, immunization records must be complete and up-to-date in accordancewith Georgia law. Students may secure proper immunization forms from a private physician or from theBrantley County Health Department.

Georgia law also requires ear, eye, and dental screening (Form #3300) for every Georgia student. This can be completed by the Brantley County Health Department or a private physician.The Georgia Department of Human Resources Board has approved the following changes in vaccinerequirements:New Vaccine Required:Before starting the 2020-2021 school year, all students entering or transferring into 11th grade will needproof of a meningococcal booster shot (MCV4), unless their first dose was received on or after their 16thbirthday.

Georgia law also requires ear, eye, and dental screening (Form #3300) for every Georgia student.This can be completed by the Brantley County Health Department or a private physician.The Georgia Department of Human Resources Board has approved the following changes in vaccinerequirements:


New Vaccine Required:a) Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccineb) Hepatitis A Vaccine or proof of serologic immunity is required for all children born on or

after January 1, 2006 and who are attending child care facilities/programs or school.1. Additional Dose Requirement to existing vaccines for children in grades K-6 or new entrant in any

grade (K-12).a) Mumps 2nd doseb) Varicella 2nd dose (Chickenpox vaccine) required or healthcare provider documentation of

disease history.

IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISS)Students who leave ISS early for any reason (excused or not) must make up the ISS time.

Students who are in ISS may participate in practices. Students may not participate in anycompetitions and/or athletic events. Upon completion of ISS time, students may participate in suchactivities. For example, if a student is in ISS for Monday and Tuesday, and they complete all of theirwork, they may participate in after-school activities on Tuesday, but not Monday.

Students may not leave ISS early for after-school activities, competitions and/or athletic events.Students behaving inappropriately in ISS may be suspended out-of-school for the remainder of

their assigned ISS time.

INSURANCE AND ACCIDENTSGroup accident insurance is available to all students and staff members. The cost is subject to

change from year to year. This group policy provides limited coverage for accidents taking place oncampus, at school sponsored events away from the campus, or en route to and from school. You may alsoobtain 24-hour coverage.

The school receives no compensation for its services related to the accident insurance. We allowthe company to offer you this insurance through the school in order to help you get the coverage at areduced rate.

Students will receive insurance forms from their homeroom teachers at the beginning of theschool year. If you are interested, please fill out the necessary forms and mail them with your check ormoney order to the company.

If an accident occurs, the doctor to whom the student is taken for medical care should be directedto file a claim on the form provided by the school and mail it to the insurance company with the statementof the charges attached. Doctor’s fees should NEVER be billed to the school. Fees are the parent’sresponsibility. If the doctor’s charges are more than that provided in the coverage, the parents areresponsible for the difference.

The school assumes NO responsibility with regard to the insurance, except to collect theenrollment fee, certify those enrolling, and certify all accidents which have been reported to staffmembers. The filing of a claim must be done by the doctor at the student’s or parent’s request.

When an accident occurs, the student should report it to a staff member immediately. The schoolnurse and/or school office personnel will be notified immediately by the staff member. The staff member


will complete an accident report for each accident.Parents will be called to be advised of the accident, and for their input into the plan of action.

Therefore, it is very important that PARENTS’ PHONE NUMBERS AND EMERGENCY NUMBERSARE KEPT UP TO DATE. When there is a change of address or phone number, please contact the schoolwith the new information so that we can get in touch with you if you are needed for an emergency atschool.

MEDICAL CONCERNSAll students need to return a Health Profile/Consent form to be kept on file with the school nurse.

All medications other than the exceptions listed in this policy, whether prescription orover-the-counter, may be administered only in accordance with the guidelines set forth by theprincipal of each school. All medications must be taken by the student, parent or guardian to theschool office immediately upon arrival at school and must be in original pharmaceutical containers,clearly labeled as to the name of the student, the name of the medication, the appropriate dosage, andthe times for dosage. Any student possessing prescription or over-the-counter medication not inaccordance with these guidelines will be considered in violation of the School District's drug policyand shall be subject to the discipline set forth in the student code of conduct and/or thestudent/parent handbook.

A student for whom the school has on file supporting medical documentation may carry at all timeswith parental/guardian permission inhalers for asthma, auto-injectable epinephrine for allergicreactions and all necessary supplies and equipment to perform monitoring and treatment functionsauthorized by the student’s diabetes medical management plan. Students authorized toself-administer such medications shall be instructed not to permit any other student to handle,possess, or otherwise attempt to use his/her medication and shall be informed that violations of suchinstructions will be dealt with in accordance with the student code of conduct.

In order for the student to carry and self-administer such medications, or in order for the school tostore and administer the medication for students who are unable to self-administer because of age orany other reason, parents must provide a written statement from a licensed physician confirming thatthe student is able to self-administer the medication, if applicable, and written permission from theparent for the nurse or designated employee to consult with the doctor regarding any questions thatmay arise concerning the medication. Such permission shall release the school district and itsemployees and agents from civil liability for administering such medication to students, or if theself-administering student suffers an adverse reaction as a result of self-administration of suchmedication. The terms of this paragraph may be met through a student’s diabetes medicalmanagement plan developed and implemented pursuant to state law.

Parents are encouraged to provide the schools duplicate medication and supplies in the event astudent is unable to self-administer or fails to bring the medication or equipment to school.


Nurses or other school employees are authorized to administer auto-injectable epinephrine, ifavailable, to a student who is having an actual or perceived anaphylactic adverse (allergic)reaction, regardless of whether the student has a prescription for epinephrine. Such persons alsoare authorized to administer levalbuterol sulfate, if available, to a student in perceived respiratorydistress, regardless of whether the student has a prescription for levalbuterol sulfate. Any schoolemployee who in good faith administers or chooses not to administer such medication to astudent in such circumstances shall be immune from civil liability.

If parents do not pick up student medication within one week after school is out, the schoolsystem will dispose of the medication.

INTERNET POLICYThe purpose of the INTERNET service is to provide students and employees access to the

INTERNET to: 1) enhance delivery of education, 2) provide access to career and professionaldevelopment activities and 3) allow for limited high-quality self-discovery.

LIMITED ACCESS LEVEL: The level of access for students and employees is limited as setforth in the purpose of INTERNET service. The use of the INTERNET will reflect on the district;therefore, employees and students are to guide their activities accordingly.

A copy of the INTERNET policy is located at the back of this handbook. No student will beallowed internet access except as provided for in the policy.

Students are reminded that using the internet is a privilege given to them as students of BCHS.At no time are students to use school computers to send, receive or check personal emails. Students arenot allowed to access sites such as myspace.com. Students are not permitted to use proxy servers onschool computers. All students are reminded that they must sign the BCHS Internet Usage form in orderto use BCHS computers.

Parents who do NOT want their children to use the internet need to inform the school by completing theParent OPT OUT form sent home by BCHS.

LEGAL NAMEAll school records are required by law to have the student's legal name (as it appears on the birth

certificate). Names should appear on diplomas the same as on birth certificates. Seniors will be given theopportunity to check their name for accuracy on the diploma list. In the event that the senior fails to do soor makes an error, he/she must pay the fee for a replacement.

LOST AND FOUNDParents and students are encouraged to write, in permanent marking, the student’s name in articles

of clothing brought to school. BCHS and staff are not responsible for money, jewelry, expensive items ofclothing, or other items brought to school. All articles found should be taken to the office, whereuponthey will be returned to the owner upon identification. Parents should pick up all articles or items left atschool no later than the last day of school. All articles or items will be discarded after the last day ofschool each year.


MAKEUP WORKStudents must arrange to make up work missed resulting from an absence within 2 days of

returning to school. It is the STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY to contact the teacher within 2 days ofreturning to school and to make arrangements for making up work. The makeup work is to be completedwithin two days after returning to school unless arrangements are made with the teacher to give extendedtime for makeup work. Makeup work is not scheduled during class, but on the student's time and theteacher's convenience. Students who fail to make up work in the allotted time shall receive a zero for thework missed because of the absence.Students who are assigned OSS (out-of-school suspension) may make up his/her work.

MATHStudents who are pursuing a college-endorsed diploma are required to take an upper level math

course each year. If a student chooses to take two math classes in the same year, they will still be requiredto enroll in a college-endorsed math class during their senior year. Seniors who take Physics as theirfourth science will be exempt from this rule if they have already fulfilled their math requirements.

MOVE ON WHEN READYThe Move On When Ready dual-credit program is a Georgia program in which high school

students in grades 9-12 may earn high school course credits while taking college classes. The MOWRprogram covers all college tuition, mandatory fees, and books for the high school student taking collegecourses while enrolled in a public, private, or home study program for grades 9-12. A MOWR student cantake a maximum of 15 semester hours or less per semester.

All MOWR students must meet the required admission requirements for the college they plan toattend. Admission requirements will include appropriate SAT or ACT scores, and some may acceptAccuplacer scores for admission. Once a high school student graduates from high school, he/she is nolonger eligible for the MOWR program.

All students and parents must schedule a MOWR meeting with their appropriate grade levelCounselor at the high school prior to starting the MOWR program. There are time sensitive deadlines fora high school student to meet prior to being able to participate in the MOWR program. These deadlinesare as follows:

Fall Semester – July 30th

Spring Semester – December 15th

Summer Semester – April 30 th

Deadlines include completed MOWR paperwork for the college, SAT, ACT, or Accuplacer scores must beavailable and sent to the college of interest, completed Participation Agreements, and the online MOWRapplication must be completed through the student’s GAfutures.org student account under HOPE & StateAid Programs.

NON-RESIDENT STUDENTSBrantley County Board of Education Policy JBCB states:The Brantley County Board of Education's primary mission is to offer and provide a freeappropriate public education to all students residing in the Brantley County School District's


jurisdictional area.In addition, Georgia law 20-2-293 allows non-resident students to attend and be enrolled in theschool in which a parent or guardian is employed full-time as a teacher, professional, or otheremployee if the parent or guardian is a Georgia resident. Students residing outside of the School District's jurisdictional area may be eligible to enroll inand receive educational services from Brantley County Schools after first satisfying the specifiedadmission criteria and after obtaining administrative approval. In deciding whether to grant ordeny requests from students who reside out of the district, it is Brantley County Schools policy togive preference to intra-district transfer requests and to comply with the provisions of O.C.G.A.§ 20-2-2131.** (Non-resident students must complete an application for admission to Brantley CountySchools on an annual basis or upon entry from another school system. The acceptance of anon-resident student’s application may be revoked upon actions or events that would havecaused initial entry of the non-resident to be denied.)

PICK-UP/DROP OFF ZONE INFORMATIONEach school will identify an area(s) where student(s) may be dropped off for school and pickedup after school dismisses. A person who carries a student(s) to school or picks a student(s) upfrom school may do so at the designated drop/pickup area. Any person who accompanies ormeets the student(s) beyond the designated drop/pickup area is considered a visitor. A person onschool grounds other than the designated drop/pickup area is considered a visitor. Visitors mustfirst sign in at the front office.

The drop/pickup area for BCHS is at the front door of BCHS. Access this area through the FrontGate only. All other areas are reserved for buses, teacher vehicle traffic and student vehicletraffic.

Extracurricular sponsors/coaches will designate drop off and pick up areas for their respectiveclubs or teams.

PROM

Prom is held each spring for Juniors and Seniors and their dates who meet therequirements to attend. Process and dress code for attending is listed below:

● All students bringing dates who are non-BCHS students must fill out the gold form andsubmit it back to Mrs. Rainey in the front office.


● All students must purchase a ticket to attend prom. Each student must purchase one ticketfor themselves and one for their date.

Prom Dress Code

LadiesLength should be beyond fingertips. Backless dresses are permitted but should not dip below

the waistline. No extreme necklines. Slight bare midriffs are permissible with prioradministrative approval. Modest cutouts are permissible with prior administrative approval.

(Please see Mrs. Gill or Mrs. Horne if your dress has a bare midriff design or cut-outs; or if youhave any other concerns about your dress).

GentlemenTuxedo, dress suit,

dinner jacket ormilitary uniform are

appropriate. Noflip-flops or shorts.

PROMOTION REQUIREMENTSBCHS will use the following criteria as promotion requirements for the class of:

For 9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th grade students - Class of 2017 and thereafter9th to 10th 5 units10th to 11th 12 units11th to 12th. 19 unitsGraduation…………………27 units

SAFE SCHOOL STATEMENTMajor offenses including, but not limited to, drug and weapon offenses can lead to schools being

named as an Unsafe School according to the provisions of State Board of Education Rule 160-4-8-.16Unsafe School Choice Option.

SCHEDULINGStudents bear the responsibility to familiarize themselves with the requirements of the particular

program in which they are seeking a diploma and to select the courses that meet the requirements of theirprogram of study. Give careful consideration to choices made during pre-registration and examine yourschedule to be sure that you are assigned to appropriate classes. There will be a designated period of timeto make changes to student schedules. After the designated time of schedule changes has ended, requestsfor schedule changes may not be honored.SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID

Brantley County students desiring to continue their education after graduation are eligible toapply for financial assistance from several scholarships, grants, and loans. Any individual needingdetailed information about financial aid should contact the school guidance counselor

SCHOOL DANCESAttendance at BCHS dances is limited to BCHS students and their escorts. However, if your

escort is not a student at BCHS, you must request permission from the administration/sponsor at least one


day prior to the dance. If granted permission, you must purchase a ticket for your escort on the date of therequest. Alternative school students, Middle school students and elementary school students are notallowed at BCHS dances.

SECURITY CAMERASClosed circuit televisions are in place throughout Brantley County High School. Privacy rights

are not violated for students or teachers. Neither student nor teacher behaviors are beyond scrutiny, andviewing video tapes does not infringe upon constitutional rights. Fourth Amendment rights are notviolated by the use of video cameras, video cameras are not deemed as a search. Video cameras simplyobserve that which may be observed if an administrator were present. Video tapes may become evidencein disciplinary concerns and student hearings.

FINAL EXAMSRequired comprehensive final exams are given at the end of each semester. Subjects with

End-of-Course Milestones may be counted as the Final Exam. Percentage weights for Final Exams andEOC Milestones will be established and communicated in writing to students and parents. Students withexcused absences may make up exam(s) on their own time at the convenience of the teacher.

Students will not be removed from their classroom during finals or End of Course Testing.

SENIOR SUPERLATIVE QUALIFICATIONSSenior superlatives must be first year seniors who have been enrolled at BCHS for at least two

full semesters. Election is by majority vote of the senior class.

STAR STUDENTEach year a top academic senior in each participating Georgia high school is named STAR

Student for that high school. To obtain the STAR designation, students must have the highest score on theNEW College Board SAT on one test date. The SAT section scores must equal or exceed the latestavailable national average scores on the critical reading, math and writing sections. The SAT must betaken on a national test date by November of their senior year. Students must also rank in the top tenpercent of their class.

The last opportunity to take the SAT for a senior for STAR consideration is the Novemberadministration of the test.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE FORMS AND TEENAGE DRIVER RESPONSIBILITYAny applicant who is younger than 18 years of age must be enrolled in and not under expulsion from apublic or private school for an instruction permit or driver's license.

The DDS will suspend the license of a minor who:

1. Has dropped out of school without graduating and has remained out of school for ten consecutiveschool days.


2. Has been found in violation by a hearing officer, panel, or tribunal of one of the followingoffenses, or has waived his or her right to a hearing and pleaded guilty to one of the followingoffenses:

● Threatening, striking, or causing bodily harm to a teacher or other school personnel.● Possession or use of a weapon on school property or at a school sponsored event.● Any sexual offense prohibited under Chapter 6 of Title 16.● Causing substantial physical or visible bodily harm to or seriously disfiguring another person,

including another student.● Possession or sale of drugs or alcohol on school property or at a school sponsored event.

Any infraction of the above conduct offenses will be a one-year suspension, or the minor shall besuspended until his or her eighteenth birthday, whichever comes first.

STUDENT RECORDSStudent Records are kept in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Included inthis act is the provision that student records are not released without permission of parents until thestudent reaches eighteen years of age and assumes control of his/her records.

SUMMER SCHOOLSummer school is designed for students who are not on track for graduation or who have failed a requiredcourse. Students who attend summer school are required to obtain prior written permission for coursework. Summer school is contingent upon sufficient enrollment. Summer school will be stronglysuggested for students that are removed during the school year for attendance and fail to complete theircourses during the current school year.

TARDY POLICY3 tardies - 15 minute lunch detention

6 tardies - 15 minute lunch detention

9 tardies - 30 minute lunch detention and parent contact

12 tardies - 30 minute lunch detention

Every 3 tardies after 12 will be an after school detention.

Refer to page 20 for tardy policy and student drivers.

TEXTBOOKSTextbooks are on loan to students. Once the book is issued, it becomes the student's responsibility andhe/she must pay for any loss, damages, or defacement. Students will be charged with the replacementcost of a lost book. Damages will be assessed and collected by the teacher. Failure to make restitution forlost or damaged books becomes a part of the student's records.


Lockers, with locks, are the appropriate place to keep books when not in use. Books left on the ledge aresubject to loss or damages for which the student to whom they are issued is liable.

FINESStudents with outstanding fines including but not limited to lost/damaged textbooks, media center fines,and cafeteria fines will not participate in the graduation ceremony until fines are paid.

MEDIA CENTER

STUDENT VISITS

Students must have a planned purpose for visits to the media center. Planned instruction is often beingconducted in the media center by the media specialist or by other teachers. Students wanderingaimlessly and/or talking excessively are a disruption to the learning environment. Remember thatthe media center is an extension of the classroom and is not to be used by students for socializing.Those students who are not performing their assigned activities will be sent back to theirclassroom. At no time should a student be causing disruptions in the media center. Studentsvisiting the media center during lunchtime should follow the same behavioral rules as if theywere sent by a teacher.

Students should have a pass for all media center assignments. These passes must be presented tomedia staff immediately upon arrival. The ONLY exception to the pass rule is for the purposes offinding materials or working on classroom assignments during the student's lunchtime

CHECK-IN -- CHECK-OUT

Check-Out

The media center uses an automated circulation/cataloging system. Before checking out materials, eachpatron will receive an orientation and be assigned an individual patron number. Student patrons areresponsible for their patron card. The patron card is required for check-out. Lost or damaged cardsmay be replaced for a fee of $1.00.

All materials that circulate through the media center have a due date. Students are responsible forreturning materials in a timely manner. Materials checked out to a student cannot be checked out byothers, even if there is a waiting list for these materials. Therefore, students will be informed of duedates upon checkout. Fines of $0.05 per school day will be accrued for late materials.

Check-In

It is the students’ responsibility to see that materials are properly returned to the designated area forcheck-in.


LOST OR DAMAGED MATERIALS

Students are responsible for the return of media materials within a specified time and in good condition. Failure to do so shall result in the restriction of media center privileges. Replacement costs will becharged for lost or damaged books.

VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIANTo be considered for Valedictorian and Salutatorian, a student must complete a college

preparatory curriculum and meet HOPE Rigor Requirements. Upon completion of these requirements,ALL COURSES taken during high school will be averaged to determine the overall GPA. The studentwho has accumulated the highest GPA will be designated Valedictorian. The student who has the secondhighest GPA will be designated Salutatorian. GPA will be calculated at the end of the 3rd 9 weeks of theSenior year.

Transfer students must enroll in Brantley County High School prior to the end of their 10th gradeyear in order to be considered for Valedictorian or Salutatorian. This would not exclude them from beingnamed honor graduates.

VISITORSNO VISITORS AT ANY TIME are allowed in school without prior approval of front office

personnel. Visitors should check in at the front office and get a "VISITOR" pass. Georgia law requiresthat all visitors must sign in at the front office. Students may not have guests at lunch unless it isimmediate family.

WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURESStudents who are withdrawing from BCHS are to report to the counselor’s office to complete the

appropriate withdrawal forms and turn in books and any other school-owned materials. Records will notbe forwarded to the requesting school if the student owes money to the cafeteria or for a lost book(s).

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONSThere are two main types of high school student organizations: Competitive interscholastic activityand School-sponsored clubs.According to the Parental Equal Access to Information Act”, Competitive interscholastic activitiesmean functions held under the auspices of a school or local school system that involves its students incompetition between individuals or groups representing two or more schools. This term shall not includeband or chorus.Competitive Interscholastic Activities Sponsored by BCHSAcademic Team LiteraryBaseball Math TeamBasketball One Act PlaySoccer WrestlingCross Country SoftballFootball TennisGolf TrackGymnastics


Participation in Interscholastic Activities is governed by the standards set forth by the GeorgiaHigh School Association Constitution and By-Laws.In order to participate, you must have the following:-A current physical-Proof of insurance-Consent to play form signed-You must be academically eligible

School-Sponsored ClubsAccording to the Parental Equal Access to Information Act, School Sponsored Clubs are those

organizations, both curriculum related and non curriculum related, created by the school or by the localschool system and under the sponsorship, direction and control of the school or local school system inwhich students may elect to participate during non instructional periods of the school day or school year.Such terms shall also include organizations which are given permission by the school or local schoolsystem to use school facilities, materials, equipment, or property, including school buses, but which donot have a faculty sponsor or leader. This term does not include competitive interscholastic activities. Ifparents do not wish for their child to join one or more of Brantley County High School’sSchool-Sponsored Clubs they need to sign the “School-Sponsored Club Parent Opt Out Form”available in the front office at BCHS.

School-Sponsored Clubs at BCHS

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)Club Advisors: Tony GibsonClub Mission: To bring business and education together in a positiveworking relationship through innovative leadership and career development.Planned Activities: During the year, our chapter participates in a number of community service projectsand national projects. A number of educational opportunities are brought into the classroom during thespan of the school term including guest speakers.Affiliation: BCHS FBLA is a member organization of the GEORGIA FBLA andthe National FBLA.Dues: $10

Future Farmers of America (FFA)Club Advisors: James Renshaw, Chad CrewsClub Mission: FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential forpremier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agriculture education.Planned Activities: Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition, Livestock exhibition, Livestock Judging, ForestryCareer Development Events (CDE), Natural Resources CDE, Floriculture CDE, Nursery/Landscape CDE,Summer Camp, National FFA Convention, State FFA Convention, Leadership Conferences, and PublicSpeaking.Affiliation: BCHS FFA is an affiliation of the National FFA Organization and the Georgia FFAAssociation.


Dues: $10.00, includes $8.50 for State and National Dues

R.D. Thomas Chapter of National Beta ClubClub’s advisor: Monica EllisClub’s mission: The Chapter of the National Beta Club is for the recognition of students who reflectoutstanding accomplishments in the areas of academics, character, leadership and service.Planned Activities: September/October—Induction/Installation Ceremony, October—Red RibbonWeek, November—Great American Smoke out, February/March—Shamrocks for MDA,March/April—Relay for Life, April/May—Helping elementary schools with field daysAffiliation: National Beta ClubDues: $10

Skills USAClub Advisor: Paul WinderClub Mission: To provide quality experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship andcharacter development. To build and reinforce self-confidence, work attitudes and communications skills.To emphasize total quality work, high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education andpride in the dignity of work. To promote understanding of the free enterprise system and involvement incommunity service activities.Planned Activities: Leadership Conference in September, field trip to EXPO in Moultrie, Thanksgivingfood for the needy community project, Toy for tots community project, float for parade and local, regionaland state competitionsAffiliation: State and National SkillsUSA organizationsDues: $7.50 for national membership and $6.50 for state membership.

Health Occupation Student Association (HOSA)Club Advisor: Stephanie GrantClub Mission: Promotes career opportunities in the healthcare industry and enhances the delivery ofquality health care to all people by providing a unique program of leadership development, motivation,and recognition for HSTE students.Planned Activities: Blood-Drive, fundraisingAffiliation: National HOSADues: $10

Technology Student Association (TSA)Club Advisor: Stuart ThriftClub Mission: Provides students opportunities to develop competitive skills in communication andleadership.Planned Activities: Robotic competitionsAffiliation: National TSADues: $10

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)Club Advisor: Karen Hunnicutt


Club Mission: Promotes students’ personal growth and leadership development through family andconsumer sciences education.Planned Activities: Leadership workshopsAffiliation: National FCCLADues: $10

FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)Club Liaison: Tim ThompsonClub Mission: The Campus Ministry is initiated and led by student-athletes and coaches on junior high,high school and college campuses.Planned Activities: N/AAffiliation: Regional/State FCADues: None

OASISClub Liaison: Tim ThompsonClub Mission: OASIS meets every morning to provide a positive Christian environment for fellowshipand learning about God. Students are encouraged to develop strong Christian character and serve theLord through ministry to others.Planned Activities: During the year students will participate in local youth rallies, concerts, Heron Dayand other ministry opportunities.Affiliation: Local area churchesDues: None

Participation in School-Sponsored ClubsParticipation in clubs and organizations will be based on the following conditions. Students may be aprimary officer in only one club, class, or organization and be in compliance with the No Pass/NoParticipation policy.

Brantley CountyGrievance Procedures for Complaints

of Discrimination and Harassment(Students and Employees)

Pre-Filing ProceduresA. Prior to the filing of a written complaint, including any issue dealing with age

discrimination, the student or employee is encouraged to visit with the Title IX, Section504/ADA or Equity Coordinator, and to make a reasonable effort to resolve the problemor complaint.

B. The Title IX, Section 504/ADA or Equity Coordinator for the Brantley County SchoolSystem is Roxie Tumlin. Her office is located in the Board of Education Building onHighway 82 West. Phone 912-462-6612.

Filing and Processing Discrimination ComplaintsA. Grievant - Submits written complaint to Title IX, Section 504/ADA or Equity


Coordinator stating the grievant's name, nature, and date of alleged violation; names of personsresponsible (where known); and requested action. Complaint must be submitted within 30 daysof alleged violation. Complaint forms are available in the school office or other designated areas.The complaint should be signed by the grievant or his or her designee.B. Title IX, Section 504/ADA or Equity Coordinator - Contacts respondent within 10 days

and asks respondent to:1. Confirm or deny facts;2. Indicate acceptance or rejection of student's or employee's requested action; or3. Outline alternatives.

C. Respondent - Submits answer with 10 days to Title IX, Section 504/ADA, or EquityCoordinator.

D. Title IX, Section 504/ADA or Equity Coordinator - Within 10 days after receivingrespondent's answer refers the written complaint and respondent's answer to the principalor principal's designee. The Title IX, Section 504/ADA, or Equity Coordinator alsoschedules a hearing with the grievant, the respondent, and the principal or other designee.

E. Principal, Grievant, Respondent, and Title IX, Section 504/ADA, Equity Coordinator -Hearing is conducted.

F. Principal - Within 10 days after the hearing, the principal issues a written decision to thestudent or employee, respondent and Title IX, Section 504/ADA, or Equity Coordinator.

G. Grievant - If the grievant is not satisfied with the principal's decision, he/she must notifyeither Title IX, Section 504/ADA, or Equity Coordinator within 10 days and request ahearing with the superintendent.

H. Title IX, Section 504/ADA or Equity Coordinator - Within 10 days or request schedule ahearing with the grievant and superintendent.

I. Superintendent, Grievant, Respondent, and Title IX, Section 504/ADA, EquityCoordinator - Hearing is conducted.

J. Superintendent - Issues a decision within 10 days following the hearing.K. Grievant - if the grievant is not satisfied with the superintendent's decision, he/she must

notify Title IX, Section 504/ADA or Equity Coordinator within 10 days and request ahearing with the local board of education.

L. Local Board of Education or Hearing Panel established by the Board, Grievant,Respondent, and Title IX, Section 504/ADA or Equity Coordinator - Hearing isconducted.

M. Local Board of Education - Issues a final written decision within 10 days after the hearingregarding the validity of the grievance and any action to be taken.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES FOR RIGHTS VIOLATIONThis procedure is established in order to provide a formal method for the resolution of any grievanceconcerning the treatment of students by system personnel, which is alleged to violate either system policyor student legal rights. These formal procedures should not be used unless informal conferences with theappropriate teacher and principal do not resolve the matter to the satisfaction of the grievant.A grievance may be brought by any student, or the parents of such student, whose rights under any systempolicy or application of law have allegedly been violated.


The system Title IX, Section 504/ADA Coordinator should be consulted whenever discrimination orharassment is alleged.LEVEL ONEGrievants who cannot resolve a matter informally may submit a grievance in writing to the principal ofthe school in which the grievance arose within ten (10) school days.LEVEL TWOA notice in writing, to the superintendent within five (5) school days may be filed. Such notice must beaccompanied by copies of the original grievance and the decision made at level one.LEVEL THREEThe grievant may request a hearing before the Board by submitting notice of appeal with theSuperintendent within ten (10) school days. Such notice must be accompanied by copies of the originalgrievance and the decisions made at levels one and two. In addition, such notice shall contain a statementof reasons why such decisions are unacceptable.Further information concerning this procedure may be obtained by contacting the Board of Education at(912) 4626176.

COMPLAINT PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS

Pursuant to federal and state laws, students are entitled to a Complaint Procedure to address allegations ofdiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including, but not limited to sexualharassment), disability, harassment and/or bullying. Both informal and formal resolution processes areavailable to address any Complaints arising out of the above-described categories. Allegations ofdiscrimination should be immediately reported to an administrator or counselor at the school, center orany school event. The Local Administrator shall assist the student with formalizing and processing thecomplaint, which should include a statement of facts, identification of witnesses and any otherinformation necessary to fully describe the matter. Formal complaints should be filed within thirty (30)calendar days of the alleged incident. All policies and/or procedures mandated by any agency of the Stateof Georgia, or the United States, will be followed. As per O.C.G.A. § 20-2-751.5, it is unlawful for astudent to falsify, misrepresent, omit, or erroneously report information regarding instances ofalleged inappropriate behavior by a teacher, administrator or other school employee, includingduring off-school hours. *See Code of Conduct Rule 49*

STUDENT REPORTING OF ACTS OF SEXUAL ABUSE OR SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

O.C.G.A. § 20-2-751.7.(a) “The Professional Standards Commission shall establish a state mandatedprocess for students to follow in reporting instances of alleged inappropriate behavior by a teacher,administrator, or other school employee toward a student which shall not prohibit the ability of a studentto report the incident to law enforcement authorities. Each local school system shall be required toimplement and follow such state mandated processes and shall include the mandated process in studenthandbooks and in employee handbooks or policies.”

(a) Any student (or parent or friend of a student) who has been the victim of an act of sexual abuse orsexual misconduct by a teacher, administrator or other school system employee is urged to make an oralreport of the act to any teacher, counselor or administrator at his/her school.

(b) Any teacher, counselor or administrator receiving a report of sexual abuse or sexual misconduct of a


student by a teacher, administrator or other employee shall make an oral report of the incidentimmediately by telephone or otherwise to the school principal or principal’s designee, and shall submit awritten report of the incident to the school principal or principal’s designee within 24 hours. If theprincipal is the person accused of the sexual abuse or sexual misconduct, the oral and written reportsshould be made to the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee.

(c) Any school principal or principal’s designee receiving a report of sexual abuse as defined in O.C.G.A.19-7-5 shall make an oral report immediately, but in no case later than 24 hours from the time there isreasonable cause to believe a child has been abused. The report should be made by telephone andfollowed by a written report in writing, if requested, to a child welfare agency providing protectiveservices, as designated by the Department of Human Resources, or, in the absence of such agency, to anappropriate police authority or district attorney.Reports of acts of sexual misconduct against a student by a teacher, administrator or other employee notcovered by O.C.G.A. 19-7-5 or 20-2-1184 shall be investigated immediately by school or systempersonnel. If the investigation of the allegation of sexual misconduct indicates a reasonable cause tobelieve that the report of sexual misconduct is valid, the school principal or principal’s designee shallmake an immediate written report to the superintendent and the Professional Standards CommissionEthics Division.

CODE OF CONDUCT

It is the purpose of the Brantley County School District to operate each school in a manner that willprovide an orderly process of education and that will provide for the welfare and safety of all studentswho attend schools within the district. In accordance with that purpose, the Brantley County Board ofEducation has adopted a policy which requires all schools to adopt codes of conduct which requirestudents to conduct themselves at all times in a manner that facilitates a learning environment forthemselves and other students. These standards for behavior require students to respect each other andschool district employees, to obey student behavior policies adopted by the Board and to obey studentbehavior rules established at each school within the district. Major offenses including, but not limited to,drug and weapon offenses can lead to schools being named as an Unsafe School according to theprovisions of State Board of Education Rule 160-4-8.16 Unsafe School Choice Option.

The school’s primary goal is to educate, not to punish; however, when the behavior of anindividual student comes in conflict with the rights of others, corrective actions may be necessary for thebenefit of that individual and the school as a whole. Accordingly, students shall be governed by policies,regulations and rules set forth in this Code of Conduct.

The Code of Conduct is effective during the following time and in the following places:● At school or on school property at any time;● Off school grounds at any school activity, function or event and while traveling to and from

such events;● On vehicles provided for student transportation by the school system.● While waiting for or departing from school transportation.

Also, students may be disciplined for criminal conduct off campus that may pose a threat to the school’slearning environment or the safety of students and employees.Parents are encouraged to become familiar with the Code of Conduct and to be supportive of it in their


daily communication with their children and others in the community.

Parents are encouraged to become familiar with the Code of Conduct and to be supportive of it in theirdaily communication with their children and others in the community.

By September 1 of each school year or within 30 school days of a student's enrollment in the BrantleyCounty School System, the parent, guardian, or other person having control or charge of each studentenrolled in school must sign a statement indicating receipt of the school's student handbook andawareness of the Code of Conduct disciplinary procedures stating possible consequences and penalties forfailure to comply with the attendance policy and procedures. In addition, students ten or older bySeptember 1st must provide a signature indicating receipt of such.

The General Assembly of Georgia encourages parents and guardians to inform their children of theconsequences, including potential criminal penalties, of underage sexual conduct and crimes for which aminor can be treated as an adult.

AUTHORITY OF THE PRINCIPALThe principal is the designated leader of the school and, in concert with the staff, is responsible for theorderly operation of the school. In cases of disruptive, disorderly or dangerous conduct not covered inthis Code, the principal may undertake corrective measures which he or she believes to be in the interestof the student and the school provided any such action does not violate school board policy or procedures.

PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE PROCEDURESWhen it is necessary to impose discipline, school administrators and teachers will follow a progressivediscipline process. The degree of discipline to be imposed by each school official will be in proportionto the severity of the behavior of a particular student and will take into account the student’s disciplinehistory, the age of the student and other relevant factors.

The Code of Conduct provides a systematic process of behavioral correction in which inappropriatebehaviors are followed by consequences. Disciplinary actions are designed to teach studentsself-discipline and to help them substitute inappropriate behaviors with those that are consistent with thecharacter traits from Georgia’s Character Education Program.

The following disciplinary actions may be imposed for any violation of this Code of Conduct:● Verbal Reprimand● In-class isolation● Lunch detention● Telephone parent● Parent conference with teacher, student, parent● Writing assignment● Change seating● Participation in service project which allows student to engage in desired character traits● Suspension or expulsion from the school bus● Assigned to Alternative School


● Expulsion from school● Referral to Law Enforcement or Juvenile Court officials

Before a student is suspended for ten days or less, the principal or designee will inform the student of theoffense for which the student is charged and allow the student to explain his or her behavior. If thestudent is suspended, the student’s parents will be notified, if possible. School officials may involve lawenforcement officials when evidence surrounding a situation necessitates their involvement or when thereis a legal requirement that an incident be reported.

The maximum punishments for an offense include long-term suspension or expulsion, includingpermanent expulsion, but those punishments will be determined only by a disciplinary tribunal as outlinedin the Brantley County Board of Education policies.

In the event that a student is referred to a disciplinary tribunal, parents or the student may elect not tocontest whether the student has violated the Code of Conduct or the appropriate discipline, and in suchcases, an agreement may be negotiated which would include the parents or student waiving a right to ahearing before the disciplinary tribunal. Such an agreement and waiver must be approved also by thetribunal facilitator from the superintendent’s office.

Student Support Team/Response to InterventionThe purpose of a Tier 3/Student Support Team (SST) is to support and assist students who may be havingdifficulty at school academically or behaviorally. The team assists teachers in providing interventionsthrough the pyramid of interventions for struggling students and/or providing referrals to other schoolprograms to assist students in becoming more successful. RTI/SST referrals may be made by a student,counselor, teacher, administrator or parent. This team is responsible for writing the education plan andmonitoring the progress of students receiving interventions.Brantley County High School PBIS

Brantley County High School (BCHS) is dedicated to being a place of mutual respect. It is an expectationthat all members of the Brantley community – teachers, administrators, classified staff, students, parents,or guests—will follow the Brantley Heron’s Code and treat each other as they would wish to be treatedthemselves. It is expected that everyone on the Brantley campus will conduct themselves in such fashionthat everyone will feel safe and free from harassment, both physical and emotional.

Brantley County High School is implementing the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS)Program in our school. The main focus of PBIS is to provide a clear system for all expected behaviors atBCHS. While many members of our school community have assumptions of what is expected behavior,we cannot assume that everyone’s beliefs are similar. Through PBIS, we will continually work to createand maintain a productive, safe environment in which ALL school community members have clearexpectations and understandings of their roles in the educational process.

Our school-wide recognition and acknowledgement system benefits ALL students who follow ourschool-wide expectations. PBIS focuses on positive behavior. Students are taught and acknowledged for


following expectations in all areas of the school. Students must be respectful, have integrity, achievesuccess, and exceed expectations in and out of the classroom setting.

BCHS’s Behavioral Code of Conduct will apply to students:● while on the school grounds,● while on the school bus or traveling to or from school,● during lunch,● during or while going to or from any school-sponsored activities, and● during any other event related to school activities and attendance.

Respect and courtesy for persons and property are expected at all times. Where a specific penalty forviolating a rule is not listed in the Heron’s Code of Behavioral Expectations, the consequences assignedwill be in proportion to the severity of the infraction.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESIn the event the student to be brought before the Brantley County Board of Education or the tribunal iswith a disability or is receiving special education services from the school system; the foregoingprocedures shall be modified in accordance with the requirements of the state and federal law. TheDirector Special Education and building Coordinator for Special Education shall be consulted andappropriate steps taken pursuant to the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of1997 (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This process will be followed todetermine an appropriate placement for the student and to ensure that all of the student’s procedural rightsare protected.

SEARCH AND SEIZURE

In January, 1985, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that school officials have the right to search studentsunder their jurisdiction when there are "reasonable grounds for suspecting that the search will revealevidence that the student has violated or is violating either the law or the rules of the school" and thesearch is conducted in a reasonable manner. (New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325, 105. S. Ct733, 744;1985).Students and parents are hereby notified that school officials may search a student if there is reasonablesuspicion the student is in possession of an item that is illegal or against school rules. Student book bags,motor vehicles, school lockers, desks, and other school property are subject to inspection and search byschool administrators at any time without further notice to students and parents. Students are required tocooperate if asked to open backpacks or lockers. Metal detectors and drug or weapon sniffing dogs maybe utilized, at the discretion of administrators, at school, at any school function, including activities thatoccur outside normal school hours or off the school campus.

STUDENTS SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ORDERS OF OTHER SCHOOL SYSTEMSIn accordance with Georgia law, if BCHS has “any student who attempts to enroll or who is

enrolled in (BCHS) during the time in which that student is subject to disciplinary order (e.g., suspensionor expulsion) of any other school system,” the administration “ is authorized to refuse to enroll or subject


that student to short-term suspension, long-term suspension, or expulsion for any time remaining in thatother school system’s disciplinary order….” In addition, “if any school administrator determines from theinformation obtained… that a student has been convicted of or has been adjudicated to have committed anoffense which is a designated felony act…, such administrator shall inform all teachers to which thestudent is assigned… Such information shall be kept confidential.” Also, students may be disciplined forcriminal conduct off campus that may pose a threat to the school’s learning environment and the safety ofstudents and employees.

CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

1. Alcohol Disposition: Level 3, 4

A student shall not manufacture, sell, purchase, transport, possess, or use intoxicating alcoholicbeverages or substances represented as alcohol during the school year.

Disposition:

1st Offense – Up to 10 days OSS and notification of law enforcement.

2nd Offense – 10 days OSS and referral to a disciplinary tribunal or up to 10 days OSS withplacement by waiver of a disciplinary tribunal into the Brantley County Alternative School andnotification of law enforcement.

3rd Offense –10 days OSS and referral to a disciplinary tribunal or up to 10 days OSS withplacement by waiver of a disciplinary tribunal into the Brantley County Alternative School andnotification of law enforcement.

2. Arson Disposition: Level 3, 4Up to ten days OSS and notification of police permissible

3. Battery Disposition: Level 3, 4Suspension/Expulsion permissible

A student shall not participate in the actual and intentional touching or striking of another person againsthis or her will or intentionally causing bodily harm to an individual – when one individual physicallyattacks or “beats up on” another individual. This includes an attack with a weapon or one that causesserious bodily harm to the victim. This includes the actual placement of a bomb or one sent through themail, regardless of whether the bomb explodes.

4. Burglary Disposition: Level 4Notification of Police permissible; recommendation of expulsion permissible

A student shall not participate in unlawful entry into a building or other structure with the intent tocommit a crime. This applies to school buildings or activities relating to a school function.


5. Computer Trespass Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4

A student shall not participate in the unauthorized use of a computer or computer network with theintention of deleting, obstructing, interrupting, altering, damaging or in any way causing the malfunctionof the computer, network, program(s), or data.

6. Disorderly Conduct Disposition: Level 4

A student shall not behave in a manner that substantially disrupts the orderly conduct of a school function,substantially disrupts the orderly learning environment, or poses a threat to the health, safety, and/orwelfare of students, staff, or others.

7. Drugs Disposition: Level 4** All offenses involving narcotics, stimulant drugs, or other controlled drugs should be referred to the

principal/designee for disposition.

A student shall not use, cultivate, manufacture, distribute, sell, purchase, possess, transport, or import anycontrolled drug or narcotic substance, or equipment or devices used for preparing or using drugs or narcotics.This includes being under the influence of drugs or substances represented as drugs. This includes misuse ofprescription or over-the-counter medications.

Possession, Use, or Under the Influence of Drugs:Distribution of, Selling, Giving, or Providing Drugs:

Disposition

1st Offense – 10 Days OSS with a Referral to a Disciplinary Tribunal or up to 10 Days OSS withplacement by waiver of a Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing into the Brantley County AlternativeSchool and notification of law enforcement.

2nd Offense – 10 Days OSS with a Referral to a Disciplinary Tribunal or up to 10 Days OSS withplacement by waiver of a Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing into the Brantley County AlternativeSchool and notification of law enforcement.

3rd Offense – 10 Days OSS with Referral to a Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing with a possiblerecommendation of expulsion and notification of law enforcement

8. Fighting Disposition: Level 2, 3, 4Up to ten days OSS and notification of police permissible

A student shall not fight or cause a fight on school grounds or during a school function. This includes themutual participation in a fight involving physical violence where there is no one main offender and nomajor injury. A fight does not include verbal confrontations, tussles, or other minor confrontations.


9. Homicide Disposition: Level 4Notification of authorities

A student shall not participate in the murder, non-negligent manslaughter, killing of one human being byanother, or killing a person through negligence.

10. Kidnapping Disposition: Level 4Notification of authorities

A student shall not participate in the unlawful seizure, transportation, and/or detention of a person againsthis/her will, or of a minor without the consent of his/her custodial parents or legal guardian.

11. Larceny/Theft Disposition: Level 4Notification of authorities

A student shall not participate in the unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away with the propertyof another person without threat, violence, or bodily harm. Included are pocket picking, purse orbackpack snatching if left unattended, theft from a building, theft from a motor vehicle, theft from acoin-operated machine, and all other types of larcenies.

12. Motor Vehicle Theft Disposition: Level 4Notification of authorities

A student shall not participate in the theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. This includes theft of car,truck, motorcycle, dune buggy, RV, or anything that is self-propelled.

13. Robbery Disposition: Level 4Notification of authorities permissible

A student shall not take, or attempt to take, anything of value that is owned by another person ororganization, under confrontational circumstances by force or threat of force or violence and/or by puttingthe victim in fear. An essential difference between robbery and larceny is that a threat or battery isinvolved in a robbery. Example: Extortion of lunch money.

14. Sexual Battery Disposition: Level 4Suspension/Expulsion permissible; Notification of authorities

A student shall not sexually molest another person, indecently expose himself, rape or engage in anyheterosexual or homosexual act on school property during school functions, or under school supervision.This includes the touching of private body parts of another person either through human contact or usingan object.


15. Sexual Harassment Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4

A student shall not participate in deliberate, repeated, and unsolicited physical actions, gestures, or verbalor written comments of a sexual nature, when such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with astudent’s academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive learning environment.Examples: leering, pinching, grabbing, suggestive comments or jokes, or pressure to engage in sexualactivity.Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, inappropriate touching, requests for sexualfavors, sexually motivated conduct or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexualnature.

16. Sex Offenses Disposition: Level 3, 4Suspension/Expulsion permissible

A student shall not participate in sexual intercourse, sexual contact, or other unlawful behavior or contactintended to result in sexual gratification without force or threat of force and where the victim is capable ofgiving consent. This includes indecent exposure and obscenity. Examples include entering ordownloading pornographic content onto school computers or possession of pornographic materials onschool grounds.

17. Threat/Intimidation Disposition: Level 3, 4

According to the state of Georgia, the term “bullying” means an act which occurs on school property, onschool vehicles, at school bus stops, or at school related functions or activities, or by use of data orsoftware that is accessed through a computer, computer system, computer network, or other electronictechnology of a school system, that is:

1. Any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury on another person, when accompanied by an apparentpresent ability to do so;

2. Any intentional display of force such as would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediatebodily harm; or

3. Any intentional written, verbal, or physical act, which a reasonable person would perceive as beingintended to threaten, harass, or intimidate, that:

A. Causes another person substantial physical harm within the meaning of Code Section16-5-23.1 or visible bodily harm as such term is defined in Code Section 16-5-23.1;B. Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education;C. Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threateningeducational environment; orD. Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.

18. Tobacco Disposition: Level 2, 3, 4

A student shall not possess, use, distribute, or sell tobacco products, including cigarettes, tobacco, snuff,and vaping in any form on school grounds, at school-sponsored events, or on transportation to or fromschool. All contraband will be confiscated and disposed of (this includes but not limited to vapes,


lighters, all forms of tobacco, and any item used to participate in these activities).

19. Trespassing Disposition: Level 3, 4

A student shall not enter or remain on a public school campus or School Board facility withoutauthorization or invitation and with no lawful purpose for entry. This includes students under suspensionor expulsion, and unauthorized persons who enter or remain on a campus after being directed to leave bythe chief administrator or designee.

20. Vandalism Disposition: Level 2, 3, 4Notification of authorities permissible

A student shall not destroy or deface private property or school property, either on school grounds orduring a school activity, function, or event off school grounds or while under school supervision. Thisincludes the willful and/or malicious destruction, damage or defacement of public or private property, realor personal, without the consent of the owner or the person having custody or control of it. Students maylose class privileges to include, but not limited too; prom, graduation ceremony, etc. if they have takenpart in vandalism.Examples: graffiti, destroying school computer records, carving initials or words in desktops, spraypainting on walls, gluing locks, etc.

Weapons – Brantley County Board of Education Statement of PolicyBOARD POLICY Descriptor Code: JCDAE

Weapons

It is the policy of the Board of Education that a student shall not possess, use, handle or transmit anyobject that reasonably can be considered a weapon on property or in a building owned or leased by aschool district, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation provided by the school district.Weapons may include, but are not limited to:

1. Any handgun, firearm, rifle, shotgun or similar weapon; any explosive compound or incendiarydevice; or, any other dangerous weapon as defined in O.C.G.A. § 16-11-121, including a rocket launcher,bazooka, recoilless rifle, mortar, or hand grenade.

2. Any hazardous object, including any dirk, bowie knife, switchblade knife, ballistic knife, anyother knife having a blade of two or more inches, straight-edge razor, razor blade, spring stick, knuckles,whether made from metal, thermoplastic, wood, or other similar material, blackjack, any bat, club, orother bludgeon-type weapon, or any flailing instrument consisting of two or more rigid parts connected insuch a manner as to allow them to swing freely, which may be known as a nunchahka, nunchuck,nunchaku, shuriken, or fighting chain, or any disc, of whatever configuration, having at least two points or


pointed blades which is designed to be thrown or propelled and which may be known as a throwing star ororiental dart, or any instrument of like kind, any nonlethal air gun, and any stun gun or taser. Such termsshall not include any of these instruments used for classroom work authorized by the teacher.

Students who possess any weapon described in paragraph 1 in violation of this policy will be subject to aminimum of a one calendar year expulsion. The Superintendent shall have the authority either before orafter the student is referred for a tribunal hearing to reduce the mandated one year expulsion undercircumstances where the one year expulsion appears excessive to the superintendent. The tribunal shallalso have the authority to modify such expulsion requirements on a case-by-case basis in determining theappropriate punishment. Finally, in any tribunal decision appealed to the board of education, the boardmay reduce the mandated punishment but shall consider whether the superintendent and/or tribunalconsidered a reduction and any rationale in denying such a reduction.

Students who possess other weapons or hazardous objects as described in paragraph 2 will be subject todiscipline as specified in the student code of conduct.

Reporting Requirements:

All employees must report violations of this policy to the principal or assistant principal of the school. Ifthe principal has reasonable cause to believe that a report is valid, he/shemust immediately make an oral report to the Superintendent and to the appropriate law enforcementauthority and district attorney.

The student’s parents or guardian will be notified immediately of his/her child’s involvement in anyactivity involving weapons.

Students will be given a copy of the Code of Conduct, which includes a statement of prohibited conductwith regard to weapons and possible disciplinary actions.

22. Weapons Possession – Knife ♦ Disposition: Level 3, 4Notification of authorities permissible

A student shall not possess, use, or intend to use any type of knife, including a pocket or pen knife, toinflict harm on another person, or to intimidate any person. Knives taken up by school personnel will beturned over to the Brantley County Sheriff’s department for disposal.

23. Weapons Possession – Other ♦ Disposition: Level 3, 4Notification of authorities permissible

A student shall not possess, use, or intend to use any instrument or object to inflict harm onanother person or to intimidate any person. This includes, but not limited to weapons as defined


in the local Board Policy.

The administration reserves the right to determine inappropriate objects that they deem unsafeand unacceptable at school such as knives less than two inches, toy guns, cigarette lighters, or anyother object which is potentially dangerous.

It is the policy of the Board of Education that a student shall not possess, use, handle or transmitany object that reasonably can be considered a weapon on property or in a building owned orleased by a school district, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation provided bythe school district. Weapons may include, but are not limited to:

1. Any handgun, firearm, rifle, shotgun or similar weapon; any explosive compound or incendiarydevice; or, any other dangerous weapon as defined in O.C.G.A. § 16-11-121, including a rocketlauncher, bazooka, recoilless rifle, mortar, or hand grenade.

2. Any hazardous object, including any dirk, bowie knife, switchblade knife, ballistic knife, anyother knife having a blade of two or more inches, straight-edge razor, razor blade, spring stick,knuckles, whether made from metal, thermoplastic, wood, or other similar material, blackjack,any bat, club, or other bludgeon-type weapon, or any flailing instrument consisting of two ormore rigid parts connected in such a manner as to allow them to swing freely, which may beknown as a nun chucks, nunchuck, nunchaku, shuriken, or fighting chain, or any disc, of whateverconfiguration, having at least two points or pointed blades which is designed to be thrown orpropelled and which may be known as a throwing star or oriental dart, or any instrument of likekind, any non lethal air gun, and any stun gun or Taser. Such term shall not include any of theseinstruments used for classroom work authorized by the teacher.Students who possess any weapon described in paragraph 1 in violation of this policy will besubject to a minimum of a one calendar year expulsion. The Superintendent shall have theauthority either before or after the student is referred for a tribunal hearing to reduce themandated one year expulsion under circumstances where the one year expulsion appearsexcessive to the superintendent. The tribunal shall also have the authority to modify suchexpulsion requirements on a case-by-case basis in determining the appropriate punishment.Finally, in any tribunal decision appealed to the board of education, the board may reduce themandated punishment but shall consider whether the superintendent and/or tribunal considered areduction and any rationale in denying such a reduction.

Students who possess other weapons or hazardous objects as described in paragraph 2 will besubject to discipline as specified in the student code of conduct.

Reporting Requirements

Any employee who has reasonable cause to believe that a student possesses a weapon as definedin paragraph 1, is involved in an assault using a weapon as defined in paragraph 2, or is involvedin a second offense with a weapon on campus must report such violations to the principal or


assistant principal of the school. If the principal has reasonable cause to believe that such a reportis valid, he/she must immediately make an oral report to the Superintendent and to the appropriatelaw enforcement authority and district attorney.

The student’s parents or guardian will be notified immediately of his/her child’s involvement inany activity involving weapons.

Students will be given a copy of the Code of Conduct, which includes a statement of prohibitedconduct with regard to weapons and possible disciplinary actions.

24. Other Serious Discipline Incident Disposition: Level 2, 3, 4

Any other discipline incident for which a student is administered corporal punishment, in-school orout-of-school suspension, expelled, suspended from riding the bus, assigned to an alternative school,referred to court or juvenile system authorities, or removed from class at the teacher’s request.

25. Weapons Possession- Handguns Disposition: Level 4Notification of authorities

A student shall not possess a handgun of any kind, loaded, or unloaded, operable or inoperable.Possession includes the presence of such objects in lockers, book bags, vehicles, etc.

26. Weapons Possession- Rifles Disposition: Level 4Notification of Authorities

A student shall not possess a rifle or shotgun of any kind, loaded or unloaded, operable or inoperable.Possession includes the presence of such objects in lockers, book bags, vehicles, etc.

27. Serious Bodily Injury Disposition: Level 4

The term "serious bodily injury" means bodily injury which involves a substantial risk of death, extremephysical pain, protracted and obvious disfigurement; or protracted loss or impairment of the function of abodily member, organ, or mental faculty.

28. Other Firearms Disposition: Level 4

Firearms other than handguns, rifles, or shotguns as defined in 18 USC 921. Includes any weapon(including started gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile bythe action of any explosive; the frame or receiver of any weapon described above: any firearm muffler orfirearm silencer; any destructive device, which includes any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas (i.e.bomb, grenade, rocket having a propellant charge more than 4 ounces, missile have an explosive orincendiary charge of more than ¼ ounce, mine, or similar devices); any weapon which will, or which maybe readily converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant, and which hasany barrel with a bore of more than ½ inch in diameter; any combination or parts either designed orintended for use in converting any device into any destructive device described above, and from which adestructive device may be readily assembled. (NOTE: This does not include toy guns, cap guns, bb guns,


pellet guns, or Class-C common fireworks).

29. Bullying Disposition: Level 3,4

The Board of Education believes that all students can learn better in a safe school environment.Behavior that infringes on the safety of students will not be tolerated. Bullying, as the term isdefined in Georgia law, of a student by another student is strictly prohibited. Such prohibitionshall be included in the Student Code of Conduct for all schools within the school system.

Bullying is defined as follows: An act that is:

1. Any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury on another person, when accompanied by anapparent present ability to do so;

2. Any intentional display of force such as would give the victim reason to fear or expectimmediate bodily harm; or

3. Any intentional written, verbal, or physical act, which a reasonable person would perceive asbeing intended to threaten, harass, or intimidate, that:

a. Causes another person substantial physical harm within the meaning of Code Section16-5-23.1 or visible bodily harm as such term is defined in Code Section 16-5-23.1;

b. Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student's education;c. Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening

educational environment; ord. Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.

The term applies to acts which occur on school property, on school vehicles, at designated schoolbus stops, or at school related functions or activities or by use of data or software that is accessedthrough a computer, computer system, computer network, or other electronic technology of alocal school system. The term also applies to acts of cyberbullying which occur through the use ofelectronic communication, whether or not electronic act originated on school property or withschool equipment, if the electronic communication (1) is directed specifically at students orschool personnel, (2) is maliciously intended for the purpose of threatening the safety of thosespecified or substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school, and (3) creates areasonable fear of harm to the students' or school personnel's person or property or has a highlikelihood of succeeding in that purpose. Electronic communication includes, but is not limited to,any transfer of signs, signals, writings, images, sounds, data or intelligence of any naturetransmitted in whole or in part by a wire, radio, electromagnetic, photo electronic or photo opticalsystem.

Procedures may be developed at each school encouraging a teacher or other school employee,student, parent, guardian, or other person who has control or charge of a student, eitheranonymously or in the person’s name, at the person’s option, to report or otherwise provide


information on bullying activity. Any teacher or other school employee who, in the exercise of hisor her personal judgment and discretion, believes he or she has reliable information that wouldlead a reasonable person to suspect that someone is a target of bullying is encouraged toimmediately report it to the school principal. Any report will be appropriately investigated by theadministration based on the nature of the complaint in a timely manner to determine whetherbullying has occurred, whether there are other procedures related to illegal harassment ordiscrimination that should be implemented and what other steps should be taken. Any report ofretaliation for reporting bullying will also be investigated and addressed as called for in thispolicy and in accordance with school procedures.

Acts of bullying shall be punished by a range of consequences through the progressive disciplineprocess, as stated in the Code of Conduct. However, upon a finding by the disciplinary hearingofficer, panel or tribunal that a student in grades 6-12 has committed the offense of bullying forthe third time in a school year, the student shall be assigned to an alternative school.

Upon a finding by a school administrator that a student has committed an act of bullying or is avictim of bullying, the administrator or designee shall notify the parent, guardian, or other personhaving control or charge of the student by telephone call or through written notice, which may bedone electronically.

Students and parents will be notified of the prohibition against bullying and the penalties forviolating the prohibition by posting information at each school and by including such informationin the student/parent handbooks.

30. OTHER - Attendance Related Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4

Repeated or excessive unexcused absences or tardies; including failure to report to class, skippingclass, leaving school without authorization, or failure to comply with disciplinary sanctions.

31. OTHER – Dress Code Violations Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4

Violation of school dress code that includes standards for appropriate school attire.

32. Academic Dishonesty Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4

Receiving unauthorized assistance on classroom assessments and assignments.

33. OTHER – Student Incivility Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4

Insubordination or disrespect to staff members or other students; Includes but is not limited to refusal tofollow school staff member instructions, use of vulgar or inappropriate language, and misrepresentation ofthe truth. Inciting, advising, or counseling of others to engage in prohibited acts.


34. OTHER – Possession of Unapproved Items Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4The use or possession of any unauthorized item disruptive to the school environment.

Due to the potential for class disruptions, as well as for theft or damage, ELECTRONICDEVICES are not permitted at school unless approved by the school principal for educationalpurposes: such items may include but are not limited to, personal music devices, cameras,electronic gaming devices, cell phones etc…(If an electronic device is allowed by the principalfor an educational purpose, the school is not responsible for any theft or damage since it is thechoice of the student/family to bring such a device).

35. Gang Related Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4Any group of three or more persons with a common name or common identifying signs, symbols,tattoos, graffiti, or attire which engage in school disruptive behavior

36. Repeated Offenses Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4

40. Other Non-Disciplinary Incident Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4This code is used exclusively for the reporting Physical Restraint

49. Altering Records or Misrepresenting InformationDisposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4

A student shall not alter grades in the teacher's grade book, or any other school record. A student shallnot misrepresent information on school records. Students are prohibited against falsifying,misrepresenting, omitting or erroneously reporting information regarding instances of allegedinappropriate behavior by a teacher, administrator or other school employee.

51. Buying/Selling/Trading Items Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4

A student shall not buy, sell, or trade personal items at school or on the bus. This includes sports (or other)cards, music items, CDs, etc. A student or group of students shall not sell items, make collections,conduct drives, or sell subscriptions on school property during the school day or at school events withoutpermission from the principal. Solicitation at BCHS is not permitted by anyone without prior principalauthorization.

52. Misuse of Equipment Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4

A student shall not misuse P. E. equipment, lab equipment, computers, or any other equipment belongingto the school.

54. Misbehavior on the Bus Disposition: Level 2, 3, 4A student shall not misbehave on any Brantley County School bus. According to Brantley County Boardof Education policy (JDC), "Pupils in transit by bus to and from the Brantley County schools shall be


under the direction of the bus drivers, principals, and faculty members. Any pupil who refuses to obey theregulations or directions set by the school principals and habitually causes trouble on the buses shall findhis/her own way to school. The name of such offender shall be reported in writing to the Brantley CountyBoard of Education."Students are expected to abide by these rules while they wait for, ride and depart from a school bus.

1. Students will ride assigned buses.2. Students will board their assigned bus each morning and depart their bus each afternoon at their

regular stop unless written permission is granted through the school office. Students shouldpresent the front office with a note regarding the bus they are to ride and a number to verify thenote. After verifying the note the office then may issue a pass to ride a different bus providedthere are no disciplinary issues with that student.

3. Students will be at their stop at the designated time and be ready to board with the least possibledelay.

4. Students will stay in their seats the entire time that the bus is in motion.5. Students will remain quiet enough not to distract the driver.6. Students will remain COMPLETELY QUIET at all railroad crossings.7. Students will not use or possess TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, DRUGS, or WEAPONS.8. Students will not use obscene language or gestures.9. Willful damage or destruction of any part of the bus is prohibited. Any costs incurred for the

repair of damages will be the responsibility of the parent.10. Students will not eat or drink on the bus.11. Students will not throw objects about in the bus or out the windows.12. Students will not extend arms, head, or other parts of the body out the window.13. Students will be permitted to carry only books and other items related to schoolwork that can be

held in the lap of the student. NO LIVE ANIMALS, GLASS BOTTLES, OR BALLOONS willbe permitted on the bus. Large band instruments will be placed as designated by the driver.

14. Items for sale as school projects may be transported as long as there is room to safely haul them.NO items will be sold on the bus.

15. Students shall be prohibited from using any electronic devices during the operation of a schoolbus, including but not limited to cellular phones, pagers, audible radios, tape, or compact discplayers without headphones, or any other electronic device in a manner that might interfere withthe school bus communication equipment or the school bus driver’s operation of the school bus.Students shall be prohibited from using mirrors, lasers, flash cameras, or other lights or reflectivedevices in a manner that might interfere with the school bus driver's operation of the school bus.

16. Drivers will use the bus conduct forms to record any misconduct on the bus and parents willreceive a copy of the report. It is the responsibility of the bus driver to contact parents of studentswho misbehave on the bus. The bus driver will use his/her discretion in deciding when an offenseshould be reported to the school administrator.


17. Students may be suspended from the bus for violating bus rules. The period of suspension will bein relation to the seriousness of the offense and other factors such as the age of the student andprior history of misbehavior on the bus. When a student’s riding privileges have been suspended,he/she is suspended from ALL Brantley County buses.

Due to serious and inherent dangers presented by unruly students on school buses, FIGHTINGON BUSES will be as follows and may also include additional discipline such as, out-of-schoolsuspension:

1st Offense – 5 – 10 days Suspension from riding any bus.2nd Offense – 10-15 days Suspension from riding any bus.3rd Offense – 30 days minimum days of Suspension from riding any bus.

In all discipline cases the administration has the discretion to impose consequences which itdeems appropriate.

55. Other Misbehavior Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4The administration of the school system and the local school reserve the right to discipline for anybehavior which is subversive to good order and discipline in the Brantley County School System, eventhough such behavior is not specified in the other written discipline rules.

70. Destruction of School or Private Property Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3, 4

A student shall not destroy, damage, or deface school or private property.

72. Display of Affection Disposition: Level 1, 2, 3

An outward display of affection through physical contact is inappropriate at school. Violation may resultin a disciplinary referral and parent notification. Examples of inappropriate displays of affection mayinclude but not be limited to the following: kissing, hugging, holding hands, leaning on one another, armsaround another while walking to class.

73. Parking Disposition: Level 3, 4

A student shall not abuse school parking regulations or operate a motor vehicle in such a way as toendanger lives or limbs of persons utilizing school facilities, driveways, or parking areas or obstruct fromthe smooth operation of said areas. ALL VEHICLES must be registered to park in the students’ parkingarea. To register a car, a student must be a licensed driver and must show proof of insurance. The price toregister a vehicle is $5. Parking is allowed in designated areas only. See “DRIVING AND PARKING”,pg. 18 for additional guidance and rules regarding driving and parking on campus.

75. Habitual Violator Disposition Level: 4

15 days ISS or 10 days OSS permissible


Recommendation of Alternative School or expulsion permissible

“The administration of the school system and the local school reserves the right to disciplineany disruptive habitual offender in order to maintain uninterrupted classroom instruction andstudent on-task activities.A disruptive habitual offender is defined as any student who has been suspended for 20 days.This is a combination of in-school suspension and at-home suspension.”

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Assault: Any threat or attempt to physically harm another person or any act which reasonably placesanother person in fear of physical harm. (Example: threatening language or swinging at someone in anattempt to strike)

Battery: Intentionally making physical contact with another person in an insulting, offensive, orprovoking manner or in a way that physically harms the other person.

Bullying: In accordance with Georgia law, bullying is defined as (1) Any willful attempt to threat toinflict injury on another person, when accompanied by an apparent present ability to do so; or (2) Anyintentional display of force such as would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm.

A pattern of behavior, which may include written, verbal, or physical acts, that is so severe, persistent, orpervasive so as to have the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education, threatening theeducational environment, or causing substantial physical harm or visibly bodily harm.

Corporal Punishment: Physical punishment of a student by a school official in the presence of anothercertified school employee.

Detention: A requirement that the student report to a specific school location and to a designated teacheror school official. Detention may require the student’s attendance before or after school. Students aregiven one day’s warning so that arrangements for transportation can be made by the parents or guardians.

Disciplinary Tribunal: A panel of three school officials appointed by the Board of Education to sit asfact finder and judge with respect to student disciplinary matters.

Drug: The term drug does not include prescriptions issued to the individual, aspirin or similarmedications and/or cold medications that are taken according to product use recommendations and boardpolicy. Caffeine pills are considered drugs. All medications that are to be taken at school must bebrought to the appropriate staff person responsible for administering them in containers clearly labeled asto the name of the student, the name of the medication, and the appropriate dosage.

Expulsion: Suspension of a student from a public school beyond the current school quarter or semester.Such action may be taken only by a disciplinary tribunal.


Extortion: Obtaining money or goods from another student by violence, threats, or misuse of authority.

Fireworks: The term “fireworks” means any combustible or explosive composition or any substance orcombination of substances or article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect bycombustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation, as well as articles containing any explosive orflammable compound and tablets and other devices containing an explosive substance.

In-School Suspension: The removal of a student from class(es) or regular school program.

Out of School Suspension: Removal of a student from the regular school program for a period not toexceed 10 days (short-term) or for a period greater than 10 days (long-term, which may be imposed onlyby a disciplinary tribunal). During the period of suspension, the student is excluded from allschool-sponsored activities including practices, as well as competitive events, and/or activities sponsoredby the school or its employees.

Theft: The offense of taking or misappropriation of any property, of another with the intention ofdepriving that person of the property, regardless of the manner in which the property is taken orappropriated.

Threat/Intimidation: unlawfully placing another person in fear of bodily harm through verbal threatswithout displaying a weapon or subjecting the person to actual physical attack

Waiver: A waiver is an agreement not to contest whether a student has committed an infraction of theCode of Conduct and the acceptance of consequences in lieu of a hearing before a disciplinary tribunal.

Weapons: The term weapon is defined as any object that is or may be used to inflict bodily injury or toplace another in fear for personal safety or well being. See page 56-57

STUDENT SUPPORT PROCESSES

The Brantley County Board of Education provides a variety of resources which are available at everyschool within the district to help address student behavioral problems. The school discipline process willinclude appropriate consideration of support processes to help students resolve such problems.

School counselors, social workers, psychologists, and Student Support Team coordinators use a teamapproach to assist students, staff members, and parents in developing and implementing disciplinary andbehavioral correction plans for students with behavioral problems. Such support personnel also assist inmeeting needs of students by networking appropriate home, school, and community services to addressidentified student behavioral problems.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

BCHS will encourage and support activities that allow the school to effectively involve parents topositively impact student success. BCHS will involve parents in the process of school review


and improvement through input received from school-level committees, school council meetings withparent membership, and through input received from parent meetings and/or surveys.

This Code of Conduct is based on the expectation that parents, guardians, teachers, and schooladministrators will work together to improve and enhance student behavior and academic performanceand will communicate freely their concerns about, and actions in response to, student behavior thatdetracts from the learning environment. School administrators recognize that two-way communicationthrough personal contacts is extremely valuable; therefore, they provide information to parents as well asongoing opportunities for school personnel to hear parents’ concerns and comments.

Parents and students should contact the principal of the school if specific questions arise related to theCode of Conduct.

The Code of Conduct specifies within its standards of behavior various violations of the Code that mayresult in a school staff member’s request that a parent or guardian come to the school for a conference.Parents are encouraged to visit the school regularly and are expected to be actively involved in thebehavior support processes designed to promote choices and behavior.

Georgia law mandates that any time a teacher or principal identifies a student as a chronic disciplinaryproblem student, the principal shall notify by telephone call and by mail the student’s parent or guardianof the disciplinary problem, invite the parent or guardian to observe the student in a classroom situation,and request at least one parent or guardian to attend a conference to devise a disciplinary and behavioralcorrection plan.

Georgia law also states that before any chronic disciplinary problem student is permitted to return toschool from a suspension or expulsion, the school shall request by telephone call and by mail at least oneparent or guardian to schedule and attend a conference to devise a disciplinary and behavioral correctionplan.

The law allows a local board of education to petition the juvenile court to require a parent to attend aschool conference. If the court finds that the parent or guardian has willfully and unreasonably failed toattend a conference requested by the principal pursuant to the laws cited above, the court may order theparent or guardian to attend such a conference, order the parent or guardian to participate in suchprograms or such treatment as the court deems appropriate to improve the student’s behavior, or both.After notice and opportunity for hearing, the court may impose a fine, not to exceed $500.00, on a parentor guardian who willfully disobeys an order of the court under this law.

PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE POLICY

The progressive discipline model is divided into four levels. Each level represents progressively moreserious misbehavior and consequences. The level of discipline imposed shall be based on the severity ofthe misbehavior.

LEVEL I


Level I discipline is used for minor acts of misconduct which interfere with orderly school procedures,school functions, extracurricular programs, approved transportation, or a student’s own learning process.Students may be disciplined by the professional staff member involved or may be referred directly to theprincipal.

Professional staff may utilize any of the discipline management techniques appropriate for the situation,including but not limited to the following:1. Classroom detention after school.2. Isolation during lunch3. Classroom isolation from peers.4. Student participation in conference with parent/guardian and teacher5. Participation in a school-service project which enables the student to be engaged in the desired

character trait(s).6. Development of a written or graphic representation that reflects understanding of the specific

misbehavior, the nature of the expected behavior and the related character trait(s).7. Assignment to after-school detention hall.

The principal/designee may utilize any of the above discipline management techniques, and/or mayemploy:1. Student participation in conferences with parent/guardian, teacher, and/or principal.2. Restriction from school programs and special assemblies.3. Assignment to after-school detention hall.4. Partial and full day in-school suspension (ISS) for up to three school days.5. Participation in the cleaning/repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment.6. Driving suspension for 5 days.7. Assignment to lunch time detention hall.8. Corporal punishment.9. Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the student code of conduct and desired

character trait(s).

LEVEL IILevel II discipline offenses are intermediate acts of misconduct which requires administrativeintervention. These acts include, but are not limited to, repeated, but unrelated, acts of minor misconductand misbehaviors directed against persons or property but which do not seriously endanger the health,safety or well being of others. Consideration of necessary behavior support services should be given, ifnot already provided.

Students guilty of a Level II offense may receive any of the discipline management techniquesappropriate for the situation as determined by the principal or designee, including, but not limited to thefollowing:1. Student participation in conferences with parent/guardian, teacher, and/or principal.2. Restriction from programs and special assemblies.3. Possible notification of local law enforcement.4. Assignment to after-school detention hall.


5. Assignment to lunchtime detention hall.6. Partial and full day in-school suspension (ISS) for up to five school days.7. Driving suspension for 30 days.8. Suspension from school for up to five school days, which shall include any time during which the

student was subject to suspension pending investigation.9. Participation in the cleaning/repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment.10. Financial restitution for the repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment.11. Development of a written or graphic representation that reflects understanding of the specific

misbehavior, the nature of the expected behavior, and the related character trait(s).12. Participation in a school-service project which enables the student to be engaged in the desired

character trait(s).13. Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the student code of conduct and desired

character trait(s).

LEVEL IIILevel III discipline offenses are serious acts of misconduct including, but not limited to, repeatedmisbehavior that is similar in nature, serious disruptions of the school environment, threats to health,safety, or property and other acts of serious misconduct. These offenses must be reported to theprincipal/designee. Offenses that threaten the health, safety, or well-being of others may result inimmediate suspension of the student from the school and/or school-sponsored activities for up to tenschool days pending disciplinary investigation of the allegations. Student and parent/guardianparticipation in a conference with the administrators is a required element of all discipline actions in thiscategory, even if such a conference has previously occurred. Initiation of necessary behavior supportservices should be given, if not already provided. Due process procedures required by federal and statelaw will be followed. These may include such procedures as the school disciplinary tribunal and/orprocedural safeguards provided by the 1997 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.Students guilty of a Level III offense may receive any of the discipline management techniquesappropriate for the situation as determined by the principal or designee, including, but not limited to thefollowing:1. Restriction from programs and special assemblies.2. Notification of local law enforcement3. Full day in-school suspension (ISS) for up to 15 school days.4. Suspension from school for up to ten school days, which shall include any time during which the

student was subject to suspension pending investigation.5. Driving suspension for 90 days.6. Placement in an alternative education program for up to one semester, and until such a time as the

student meets the exit requirements for the alternative school program.7. Participation in the cleaning/repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment.8. Financial restitution for the repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment.9. Development of a written or graphic representation that reflects understanding of the specific

misbehavior, the nature of the expected behavior and the related character trait(s).10. Participation in a school-service project which enables the student to be engaged in the desired

character trait(s).11. Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the student code of conduct and desired


character trait(s).

LEVEL IVLevel IV discipline offenses are the most serious acts of misconduct. The offenses must be immediatelyreported to the principal. These violations are so serious that they may require use of outside agenciesand/or law enforcement. Such acts may also result in criminal penalties being imposed. Any misconductthat threatens the health, safety, or well-being of others may result in immediate suspension of the studentfrom the school and/or school-sponsored activities for up to three school days, pending disciplinaryinvestigation of the allegations. Student and parent/guardian participation in a conference with theadministrators is a required element of all discipline actions in this category, even if such a conference haspreviously occurred. Initiation of necessary behavior support services should be given, if not alreadyprovided. Due process procedures required by federal and state law will be followed. These may includesuch procedures as the school disciplinary tribunal and/or procedural safeguards provided by the 1997Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Students guilty of a Level IV offense may receive any of the discipline management techniquesappropriate for the situation as determined by the principal or designee, including, but not limited to thefollowing:1. In-school suspension (ISS) for up to 30 school days.2. Notification of authorities3. Suspension from school for up to ten school days, which shall include any time during which the

student was subject to suspension pending investigation.4. Placement in an alternative education program for up to two semesters, and until such a time as the

student meets the exit requirements for the alternative school program.5. Permanent expulsion from the regular school program.6. Participation in the cleaning/repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment.7. Financial restitution for the repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment.8. Development of a written or graphic representation that reflects understanding of the specific

misbehavior, the nature of the expected behavior and the related character trait(s).9. Participation in a school-service project which enables the student to be engaged in the desired

character trait.10. Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the student code of conduct and desired

character trait(s).

Regular Schedule1st 7:55-9:30 2nd 9:37-11:083rd 11:15-1:21 1ST LUNCH 11:15-11:45 Class 11:45 - 1:21

2ND LUNCH 12:10-12:40 Class 11:15-12:10 and 12:40 - 1:21

3RD LUNCH 12:51-1:21 Class 11:15 - 12:51

4th 1:28-3:00


Homeroom/Advisement1st 7:55-9:21

HR 9:26-9:46

2nd 9:53-11:19

3rd 11:26-1:27 1st lunch 11:26-11:56 Class 11:26 - 1:27

2nd lunch 12:17-12:47 Class 11:31-12:17 and 12:47-1:27

3rd lunch 12:57-1:27 Class 11:25 - 12:57

4th 1:34 - 3:00

Pep Rally Schedule1st 7:55-9:19

2nd 9:26-10:49

3rd 10:56-12:55 1st Lunch 10:56-11:26 Class 11:26 - 12:55

2nd Lunch 11:45-12:15 Class 11:01 - 11:45 and 12:15-12:55

3rd Lunch 12:25-12:55 Class 10:55 - 12:25

4th 1:02 - 2:25PepRally

2:30 - 3:00

Brantley County SchoolsAttendance/Truancy Information Sheet

· Every parent, guardian or other person residing in the school system is required either to enroll andsend children in their care and charge between their sixth and sixteenth birthdays to a public or privateschool or to provide a home study program for these children which meet the requirements set forth inlaw, unless the child is specifically exempt. The Board of Education shall assure that all children betweentheir sixth and sixteenth birthdays be enrolled in the public schools in the district in which they resideunless they are enrolled in a private school or home study program. Specific exemptions from therequirements of the compulsory school attendance law are provided in State Board Policies JB,JBD,O.C.G.A. 20-2-693, O.C.G.A. 20-2-690.1, and O.C.G.A. 20-2-692.

· The parent who fails to comply with mandatory attendance requirements may be found guilty of amisdemeanor. Each days’ absence from school in violation of said law, after the child’s school notifies the


parent, guardian or other person who has control or charge of a child of 5 unexcused days of absence forsuch child shall constitute a separate offense. Upon conviction, the parent may be fined not less than $25,nor more than $100, imprisoned for 30 days, required to do community service, or any combination ofsuch penalties. See Code Section 20-2-690.1(c).

· Absences will be classified as excused or unexcused. Excused absences are those due to emergenciessuch as illness, death in the family, or other extreme circumstances. Excused absences are religiousholidays, service as a page in the General Assembly, school-sponsored activities, and voter registration(Policy JBD). Unexcused absences are all failures to attend school without proper documentation. Localboards of education are not required to provide make-up work for unexcused absences.

● Upon returning to school, students must bring documentation stating the date and reason for absencewith the signature of a parent/guardian, doctor, dentist, or judge. The student and/or parent have theresponsibility to present the written excuse within two (2) school days of the student’s return to school. Ateach school the attendance clerk will receive and file excuses. The principal will resolve any question indetermining whether an absence is excused or unexcused.

● If a student is deemed to have excessive excused absences by the school administration, theschool may require a physician’s excuse in order to consider a health related absence as anexcused absence. A physician’s excuse shall be required after 10 or more excused health relatedabsences during the school year.

· For students in any grade 1-12, students are absent from school if not present for at least half of theinstructional time required at each grade level.

· Excused and unexcused absences will result in the loss of full credit for class participation unlessstudents arrange to make up the work within 2 school days of returning to school. The student mustcomplete makeup work and tests within a reasonable amount of time.

· School driving privileges may be revoked for the following conditions: 1) 6 tardies to school may result inloss of driving privileges for one month and 2) after 10 tardies to school, students may lose drivingprivileges for the remainder of the school year.

Brantley County Schools MTSS

High School MTSS Pathway

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