2012-13 STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOKHANDBOOK REVISIONS

EFFECTIVE: FEBRUARY 11, 2013IF NOT ALREADY IN PLACE

TO BE COVERED PER 01 ON 2/7 | PER 05 ON 2/8

FORMATION OFSTUDENT SERVICES

Ms. Bethea Dean of Students [9-12 Discipline]Ms. McFarland Attendance ClerkMs. Arnold Student Services SecretaryMr. Holloway Student Services Assistant

Lt. McDaniel School Resource OfficerOfficer Oliver School Resource OfficerOfficer Smith School Resource Officer

WEBSITE MASTER CALENDAR

The most up-to-date information about school related events can now be found on the Creekside

High School Master Calendar on our website.

EXITING SCHOOL AT DISMISSAL

Students must exit the building by 4:00 PM unless they are with a teacher in a classroom and

participating in a scheduled activity.

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ACCESSIBLE AREAS DURING LUNCH

Students may access the cafeteria, guidance department and the media center (with a pre-arranged pass) during their lunch period. Students are not permitted in any other areas of the building from the time lunch begins until the bell rings to return to class.

The only restrooms used during your lunch are by the front kiosk.

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2012-13 STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOKHANDBOOK REVISIONS

EFFECTIVE: FEBRUARY 11, 2013IF NOT ALREADY IN PLACE

TO BE COVERED PER 02 ON 2/7 | PER 06 ON 2/8

MORNINGS AT CREEKSIDE

In the mornings before school,students may: Be in a teacher’s classroom with a

pre-arranged pass Be in the cafeteria Be in the media center Be in the bleachers in the gym Be in the front courtyard Eat and drink in the cafeteria only

In the mornings before school,students may not: Be in any academic hallway without

permission Be at their lockers Sit in any hallway Eat or drink in any hallway Eat or drink in gym/media center

When students arrive to school before 8:20 AM in the morning, students should either proceed to the cafeteria to eat, or if not eating, to the gym.

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HALL PASSES

Students who are out of class for any reason must be in possession of a Creekside High School classroom hall pass (passes change color every nine weeks). Student agendas are no longer accepted as hall passes. Students are not to be present at any location other than for which the pass was issued. All students leaving the classroom should sign the hall pass log prior to leaving the classroom.

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HALL PASSES

Hall passes are the property of Fulton County Schools and Creekside High School. Any student in possession of a hall pass without the authorization of the teacher to whom it is assigned is in serious violation of the Student Code of Conduct and may be referred to law enforcement.

No hall passes should be issued to Guidance during instructional time. Students may visit Guidance before school, during their lunch period, and after school.

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HOMEROOM PROMOTION

With the exception of graduating seniors, students will remain in their assigned grade-level homerooms for the entire school year. Retained juniors who are on-track for their original graduation date at the start of the spring semester will be moved to a senior homeroom. On-track is defined as the student has earned nineteen credits and must pass only his/her regular school day classes to graduate.

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2012-13 STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOKHANDBOOK REVISIONS

EFFECTIVE: FEBRUARY 11, 2013IF NOT ALREADY IN PLACE

TO BE COVERED PER 03 ON 2/7 | PER 07 ON 2/8

ABSENCES AND LICENSE

Excessive absences can prevent a student from receiving a GA Driver’s License.

GA State Law

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NOTE FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE

Students absent from school must present upon return, a note with a parent/guardian signature and telephone number explaining the nature of the absence.

This should be done at the Student Services Office (former Attendance Office) before school begins on the day of the student’s return.

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STATE REQUIREMENTS FOR BEING PRESENT

To be considered in attendance for a school day, a student must be present for one-half of the school day (four periods at Creekside).

Example… if you cut four classes at Creekside you would be considered absent for the day.

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PRE-APPROVED ABSENCE

If it is known in advance that a student will be absent, a note should be submitted in the Student Services Office at least one full school day prior to the absence. All pre-approved absences require a parent- signed note in order to receive an official pre-approved form for assistant principal signature and then teacher signatures.

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CHECKING IN/OUT

If a student arrives at school after 8:30 AM, or checks-out and returns, he/she must check-in through the Student Services Office immediately upon arriving on campus.

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CHECKING IN/OUT

No student will be dismissed from school unless permission is granted by the parent or legal guardian. Students must bring a parent-signed note with telephone number to the Student Services Office prior to the start of school on the day of checkout. The Attendance Clerk will issue a checkout pass to the student stating when the student is authorized to leave campus. This pass must be presented to the teacher in order to be released from class.

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2012-13 STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOKHANDBOOK REVISIONS

EFFECTIVE: FEBRUARY 11, 2013IF NOT ALREADY IN PLACE

TO BE COVERED PER 04 ON 2/7 AND 2/8

TARDINESS TO CLASS

Students have ten minutes to receive their PLASCO tardy pass and proceed to class.

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TARDINESS DISCIPLINE PROGRESSION

Progression ConsequenceFirst, Second WarningThird One (1) Day Administrative DetentionFourth Two (2) Days Administrative DetentionFifth One (1) Day Extended Day DetentionSixth Two (2) Days Extended Day DetentionSeventh - Ninth Minimum of One (1) Day ISSTen or More Parent Conference

* Under FCBOE Code of Conduct repeated (“chronic”) behavior can be referred for Tribunal, no matter the severity.

CLINIC AND CLASS CUTS

Students who become ill and are not able to report to class must report directly to the clinic.

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CLASS CUT DISCIPLINE PROGRESSION

Progression Minimum ConsequenceFirst Offense One (1) Day Extended Day DetentionSecond Offense Two (2) Days Extended Day DetentionThird Offense One (1) Day ISSFourth Offense Two (2) Days ISSFifth Offense Parent Conference

* Under FCBOE Code of Conduct repeated (“chronic”) behavior can be referred for Tribunal, no matter the severity.

DISCIPLINE JURISDICTION

The authority of CHS personnel to enforce behavior expectations and address violations is in effect when any CHS student is:• On school grounds at any time• Off school grounds at a school-endorsed event• Traveling to or from school grounds or a school event

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PRIVATE DETENTION

Teachers have the authority to assign detention for failure to follow classroom rules and procedures. Reason, time and location are assigned solely at the discretion of the teacher. Failure to serve a teacher-assigned detention may be referred to Student Services.

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LUNCH DETENTION

Lunch detention will no longer be issued beginning on Feb 11, 2013.

PUBLIC DETENTION

Afternoon Detention – 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Monday CafeteriaTuesday CafeteriaWednesday CafeteriaThursday Cafeteria

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PUBLIC DETENTION

Tardiness to detention is not acceptable. Students who are tardy must attend a different detention for the full 60 minutes. Any misbehavior in detention will result in further disciplinary action. During detention, there is no talking without permission or communication by other means to fellow students; no sleeping or putting head down; must do school work or read during detention; no food or drink (water is allowed); and no electronic devices except calculators (no listening to music).

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PUBLIC DETENTION

Students serving after school public detention may ride the Sweep Bus with a pass they receive from the detention supervisor.

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EXTENDED DAY DETENTION (EDD)

For some attendance and behavior infractions, students are assigned to one or more sessions of Extended Day Detention. EDD is held each Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the cafeteria. Students are not admitted late to EDD.

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EXTENDED DAY DETENTION (EDD)

Students will complete 1 hour of silent study and 1 hour of community service. Students may use the silent study time to complete schoolwork, read, or complete other projects as approved by the EDD instructor. Students must bring appropriate study materials. Students will not be allowed to go to their lockers during or after EDD. Students who fail to bring adequate materials needed for silent study may not receive credit for participation in EDD.

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EXTENDED DAY DETENTION (EDD)

Transportation to and from EDD will be provided by the parent/guardian or student. EDD will conclude promptly at 6:00 PM. Students must leave campus immediately upon dismissal.

Students not promptly picked up may be subject to transport by the Fulton County Schools Police Department, and parents will be referred to law enforcement.

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SWEEP BUS

Only students participating in after school activities may receive a Sweep Bus Pass. Transportation will no longer allow any student without a Sweep Bus Pass on the buses. Sweep busses depart campus each day at 5:30 PM.

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LOITERING AFTER SCHOOL

Following dismissal and regular bus departures, all students must leave campus unless actively participating in school related activities. All students must depart on a bus, by car, or walk off campus.

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ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND MUSIC

Students may have headphones or earbuds around their neck, but not in their ears in any classroom or instructional area of Creekside High School.

Example: A student may listen to music on their way to class during transition. As soon as you step foot in a classroom or instructional area music is off and put away.

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ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND MUSIC

Creekside High School assumes no liability for electronic devices brought onto campus. The Fulton County Police Department will not accept any police reports for lost or stolen electronic devices. Please be aware of this policy when bringing an electronic device onto campus.

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CHANGING BUSSES

No more notes for changes will be accepted. If there are situations that require a student to ride a different bus, a parent must work that out personally with our system-level transportation supervisor at 770-667-2970.

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