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E.W. Grove

Patriots

STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019-2020

This Handbook belongs to:

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PATS Advisor:

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Locker #: _______

E.W. Grove School 215 Grove Blvd. Paris, TN 38242

Telephone: (731) 642-4586

Henry County School System: www.henryk12.net E.W. Grove School: grove.henryk12.net

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WELCOME The administration, faculty, and staff would like to welcome you to E. W. Grove School. We believe that every individual who attends E.W. Grove School should be treated with respect and dignity. Each student should respect the rights of others and value others’ opinions, in addition to gaining self-respect, self-discipline, and the ability to cooperate with others. We adhere to these beliefs and strive to achieve these goals by maintaining a positive, safe,

and challenging learning environment in order to promote strong academic excellence. The staff of E.W. Grove School feels a strong commitment toward providing the best possible learning environment for students in transition from the middle school years to the high school experience. This is a major step in a student’s life in choosing a career, developing life-long habits, gaining a sense of responsibility, and becoming a young adult. Our staff strives to meet each student’s needs educationally, socially, and emotionally and to provide opportunities for each child to succeed. We believe that every student should develop individuality while also establishing a common bond with peers. This bond will carry over through the school years at Henry County High School and will make a lasting impression throughout life. We hope that the ninth-grade year at E.W. Grove School is an enjoyable and unique experience. In response to these goals, the E.W. Grove Staff has developed the following mission statement: The mission of E.W. Grove School is to provide a safe, supportive, and diverse environment that enables all students to formulate their academic, technical, and vocational skills as they develop their roles as responsible citizens.

INTRODUCTION Students should refer to this handbook as a guide for policies and procedures and seek advice from an instructor or a principal about concerns that are not covered in this handbook. Grove has the right to amend this handbook as policies and procedures change and as necessary to maintain the safety and security of students.

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2019 - 2020 SCHOOL CALENDAR (FOR STUDENTS)

August 2 First School Day (Abbreviated – Dismissal at 11:10 a.m.)

September 2 Labor Day—NO SCHOOL

September 19 Parent-Teacher Conference *

September 20 Professional Development Day (no school for students)

October 14-18 Fall Break

November 27-29 Thanksgiving Break

December 20 Abbreviated Day – Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. End of MQ4/Q2/S1

December 23-January 2 Winter Break

January 3 Administrative Day

January 6 First Day of Semester 2

January 20 Martin Luther King Holiday—NO SCHOOL

February 17 President’s Day—NO SCHOOL

March 2 Parent Teacher Conference *

March 3 Professional Development Day (no school for students)

March 23-27 Spring Break

April 10 Good Friday—NO SCHOOL

April 24 Fish Fry

May 15 Graduation - Class of 2019

May 21 Administrative Day

May 22 Last Day of School (Abbreviated – Dismissal at 11:10 a.m.) End of MQ8/Q4/S2

*Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held once in the Fall and once in the Spring,

NO SCHOOL for students on these dates.

GRADING PERIODS Grading Periods will be 4&1/2 weeks in length, which allows for 8 grading periods for the school year.

Mini-Quarter Mini-Quarter

Ends

Report Card

Distribution

MQ 1 9/3/19 Sept 11

MQ 2 10/7/19 Oct 22

MQ 3 11/14/19 Nov 21

MQ 4 12/20/19 Jan 13

MQ 5 2/5/20 Feb 12

MQ 6 3/10/20 Mar 17

MQ 7 4/17/20 Apr 27

MQ 8 5/22/20 May 22

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DAILY SCHOOL SCHEDULE

(Subject to change)

TIME SCHEDULE

7:50-8:00 Homeroom

8:05-8:35 M-TH: Tutoring, Club Meetings, etc. F: PATS

8:40-10:05 1st Block

10:10-11:35 2nd Block

11:40-1:40 3rd Block (Lunches: 11:40-12:10, 12:10-12:40, 12:40-1:10, 1:10-1:40)

1:45-3:05 4th Block

You may use this chart to record your schedules for home reference.

FIRST SEMESTER SCHEDULE:

Block Class Teacher Location

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

SECOND SEMESTER SCHEDULE:

Block Class Teacher Location

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

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E.W. GROVE--PROCEDURES & RULES

ACADEMIC CREDITS / G.P.A.

Students at E.W. Grove School are in their first year of high school. It is important that students realize their credits will count toward grade promotion, college admission, future career choices, etc. Because of this, it is important for students to work hard and maintain good grades and attendance.

The State of Tennessee has developed the following rules for graduation. Students work toward the graduation requirements as a part

of College Ready Core or Career Ready Core. A total of 27 credits is required for graduation. More information can be found in the

Program of Studies.

College Ready Core Career Ready Core State Testing

(Required by ALL)

State Testing: Algebra I, Algebra

II, Biology I, English I, English II,

English III, Geometry, US History

ACT: Taken in 11th grade

English 4 credits 4 credits

Math 4 credits 4 credits

Science 3 credits 3 credits

Social Studies 3 credits 3 credits

Lifetime Wellness 1 credit 1 credit

Physical Education 1 credit 1 credit

Computer Education 1 credit 1 credit

Personal Finance .5 credit minimum .5 credit minimum

Pathway 3 credits 6 credits

Foreign Language 2 credits 0 credits

Fine Art 1 credit 0 credits

Electives 3.5 credits 3.5 credits TOTAL 27 credits 27 credits

ASSEMBLIES & SCHOOL-SPONSORED EVENTS

Students will proceed to assemblies in an orderly and quiet manner.

Talking prior to a performance is acceptable when done quietly and with an immediate neighbor.

Laughter and applause are acceptable, but unruly behavior is not.

When the program begins, all talking should stop.

At the close of an assembly, students will leave as directed in an orderly manner.

Students are expected to follow the same pattern of behavior for all school-sponsored events.

Boisterous, unruly behavior is never acceptable and will not be tolerated.

During sporting events, students should support the school team vigorously, yet respect the presence of the opposing team. All unsportsmanlike conduct is prohibited.

ATTENDANCE POLICIES

Refer to School Board Policy 6.200 for full policy Tennessee Code Annotated 49-6-3001(c)(1)-

Every parent, guardian or other person residing within this state having control or charge of any child between the ages of six (6) and seventeen (17) years, both inclusive, shall cause such child or children to attend public

or non-public school, and in event failure to do so, shall be subject to the penalties hereinafter provided…

Attendance is a key factor in student achievement and therefore, students are expected to be present each day that school

is in session. Teachers are encouraged to use daily participation grades as a part of grades to encourage and reward

attendance.

ATTENDANCE: EXCUSED ABSENCES

Absences shall be classified as either excused or unexcused as determined by the principal or designee. Excused absences

shall include:

1. Illness of the student. Medical professional’s statement required.

2. Death in the immediate family of the student (should not exceed two (2) days if in-state or four (4) days if out-of-

state).

3. Extreme weather conditions.

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4. Religious holidays regularly observed by persons of the student’s faith.

5. Circumstances which in the judgment of the attendance committee are emergencies over which the student has no

control (family trips shall not be considered as excused absences).

6. Court Issued Subpoena. Students must produce a court issued subpoena signed by a judge of the Court.

7. Professional appointment (dentist, counseling, eye doctor, etc.) A signed statement from the professional is

required.

8. Parent/guardian leaving for or returning from active military service. One day is allowed for each event.

Principals shall also allow up to ten excused cumulative absences per year for students to visit a parent or

guardian during a deployment cycle….

Written justification for an absence stating the reason and dates absent are to be sent to the school on the day the student

returns to school. A grace period of forty-eight (48) hours will be allowed to provide such justification. No excuse will be

accepted after the grace period, and the days absent will then be unexcused.

School Sponsored Activity: In order for an activity to qualify as “school sponsored” it must be school planned, school

directed, and teacher supervised (teacher refers to any certified employee of the Henry County Board of Education or 4-H

Leaders). Students are not counted absent for school sponsored events.

ATTENDANCE: UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

A report shall be made to the attendance supervisor containing the names of all students who have accumulated three (3)

unexcused absences. The supervisor shall notify parents/guardian by mail that their child has reached a point of concern

regarding unexcused absences.

A notice will be sent by mail following the fifth (5th) unexcused absence requesting a meeting with the parents or

guardian. At such time, it will be the responsibility of the student to show evidence that all absences can be classified as

an excused absence.

GRADES 9-12 UNEXCUSED ABSENCE CONSEQUENCES

Students in grades 9-12 who are unsuccessful in appealing unexcused absences in excess of five (5) absences per school

year shall be considered in violation of compulsory attendance laws of this state. A truancy petition shall be filed with the

juvenile judge who shall deal with the matter as may be determined to be in the best interest of the child.

A student determined to be truant shall be fine $50.00 and/or assigned community service hours by the court. Following

the initial court visit, unexcused absences by truant students will result in additional visits to court and harsher penalties

assigned by court.

ATTENDANCE: Grades 9-12

In grades 9-12, notes from a parent/guardian will not be accepted as an excused absence.

Saturday school make-up options are not available for students in grades 9-12.

Any student accruing five (5) or more unexcused absences may be deemed ineligible to apply for a driver’s

license. These students are considered truant in the eyes of the law and are not considered to be making

satisfactory academic progress. Ten (10) consecutive or fifteen (15) total unexcused absences during any

semester renders a student ineligible to retain a driver’s license or permit.

In order to reclaim a driver’s license or permit, the student must maintain satisfactory attendance and make a

passing grade in at least three (3) full unit subjects or their equaling at the conclusion of a grading period.

ATTENDANCE: Make-Up Policies for Assignments

The student must take responsibility to get assignments when absent. It is recommended that the student go to his/her

teachers before or after school to avoid the loss of instructional time during class. Written class work may be made up

within five (5) school days from the date of return. A student may experience a grade reduction or loss of a credit for that

assignment if the five (5) day limit is exceeded. Exceptions may be appealed to the principal for extenuating

circumstances.

It is the responsibility of the student to notify teachers of an absence for a field trip prior to the trip. If a test or quiz has

been scheduled and announced prior to the field trip, the student should make up the test or quiz on the day of his/her

return. Students with prearranged absences (field trips) should consult with teachers concerning assignments in advance

of trips.

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ATTENDANCE: Athletic or Extracurricular Activities: Students who are unable to attend school on the day of an athletic or extracurricular activity will not be permitted to

participate on that date. Students involved in extracurricular and athletic activities are required to arrive at school on time

and remain in school for the entire day.

ATTENDANCE: Attendance Incentives

In order to encourage exemplary attendance, individual schools may develop incentives or awards for students. While

attendance has a positive effect upon academic achievement, such awards shall not include incentives that directly impact

or change the manner in which academic grades are awarded.

Students eligible to drive on campus will be able to maintain parking privileges as long as they are not in violation of the

attendance policy, obey all school policies and observe all appropriate laws related to safe driving.

ATTENDANCE: Leaving During School Hours

1. A parent or guardian will be contacted prior to student release.

2. All dismissals during the school day will happen in the main office.

3. Early dismissals cannot be issued during assemblies or special school events.

4. Parents are urged to schedule dental and medical appointments outside school hours. When such appointments

cannot be scheduled outside school hours, students should submit an official statement from the professional

involved citing the date and time of the appointment.

5. A student who becomes ill during the day should report to the nurse’s office with a pass written by the teacher of

his/her class. The student’s parent will be contacted to make arrangements for the student’s care.

6. In order to go to the school parking lot during the school day, students must obtain a pass from the main office.

ATTENDANCE: Tardiness Policy

(refer to Board Policy 6.200) Unexcused tardies to school and to class shall be considered a disciplinary infraction. The first qualification of a good

employee is promptness. Therefore, we encourage students to be on time.

The uniform definition that will be used for tardiness is as follows: A student is tardy to any scheduled class or activity if

he/she is not in the appropriate seat when the tone sounds. Instances of tardiness will be calculated cumulatively. Records

shall be retained throughout the year.

Grades K-9

Every third tardy, whether it is late to school, late to class, late to an extracurricular activity that is during school hours

(such as basketball, football, band, chorus, etc.) will result in detention, in-school suspension, or another disciplinary

action deemed appropriate by the administrator.

ATTENDANCE: School Arrival

The late tone will sound at 7:50 a.m. Students arriving after 7:50 a.m. must report to the office and have a parent or responsible party sign the student in as late.

CAFETERIA

Breakfast: A variety of breakfast items is available in the cafeteria in the morning. There is no cost for breakfast for students. Lunch: Students are to go directly to the cafeteria at their assigned lunch time and remain there until dismissed by a school official. Students are not to be tardy for lunch. The cafeteria strives to provide balanced meals in a relaxed atmosphere for all students. There is a deck provided where students may eat outside, weather permitting. Students are expected to exhibit good behavior and maintain a reasonable amount of cleanliness at their tables. Students should take pride in the appearance of our cafeteria.

Snack Cart: Each day between 1st and 2nd Blocks, healthy food items are available for purchase from the cafeteria’s healthy snack carts. Additionally, a second chance breakfast opportunity will be available for any student who did not eat the school breakfast earlier.

Students CANNOT bring in food/drink from restaurants.

Online payments for cafeteria purchases may be made through School Café, which can be accessed at https://www.schoolcafe.com/HENRYCS . Consult the Cafeteria Manager for more information or assistance.

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CHEATING POLICY

Cheating in ANY form will not be tolerated on the campus of E.W. Grove School. Cheating includes:

Copying directly from another person

Turning in another person’s work as your own

Having another person complete your work for you

Plagiarizing from any source

Completing someone’s work for them

Letting someone else turn in your work as their own Consequences may include ISS, no credit on the work, or redoing the work for no credit.

DISCIPLINE POLICIES (refer to Board Policy 6.313 and Code of Conduct Brochure)

Henry County School System Discipline Expectations 1. Treat others with respect and honesty. 2. Prepare for each class. 3. Use time wisely. 4. Act responsibly on campus. 5. Respect the right to privacy. 6. Respect each person’s right to a safe and orderly school. 7. Respect the rights of others. 8. Demonstrate good character in the school environment.

The following offenses are to be considered inappropriate for a student in ninth grade and will not be tolerated:

Insubordination toward teachers or administration (not doing what you are told)

Disruptive behavior in the classroom

Disrespectfulness to teachers or administrators

Arguing or fighting on campus

“He Said, She Said” talk

Taking money or property from the school, another student, or staff member

Use or possession of tobacco/electronic cigarettes, alcohol, illegal drugs, lasers, fireworks, firearms, knives, or other unlawful arms on school property or at any school event

Gambling on school property

Using profane, vulgar, or indecent language

Vandalism to school property or the personal property of faculty/staff

Bullying (refer to Board Policy 6.304)

Discipline Policies: Disciplinary Options

Each of the students at E.W. Grove School is an individual. The staff and administration will, without bias, enforce the rules and modify a student’s behavior in a logical and appropriate professional manner. Disciplinary options include, but are not limited to, the following: Verbal reprimand Silent Lunch Counseling Restricted activities Special assignment Supervised study Detention In-school suspension Corporal punishment Full suspension Alternative School Arrest Discipline Policies: Bullying ANTI-BULLYING POLICY

E.W. Grove School, along with the entire Henry County School System, utilizes the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. The definition of bullying is as follows: “Bullying is when someone repeatedly or on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending himself or herself.” Students are taught the four Anti-Bullying Rules and expected to adhere to these rules. Violation of any of these rules will result in disciplinary action: 1. We will not bully others. 2. We will try to help students who are bullied. 3. We will include students who are easily left out.

4. When we know somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home.

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Zero Tolerance (School Board Policy 6.309) In order to ensure a safe and secure learning environment…, any student who engages in the following behaviors shall be expelled for a period of not less than one calendar year. Zero-tolerance acts are as follows:

1. Possession of a firearm on school property or at any school related event. 2. Unlawful possession of a drug on school property or at any school related event. 3. Committing battery or aggravated assault upon any teacher, principal, administrator, school resource

officer, or any other employee of a local education agency. 4. Transmission by an electronic device any communication containing a credible threat to cause bodily

injury or death to another student or school employee and the transmission of such threat creates actual disruptive activity at the school that requires administrative intervention.

Discipline Policies: Student Alcohol and Drug Testing

Students shall be subject to testing for drugs and alcohol. Principals are authorized to order drug tests for individual students if it is deemed necessary to determine whether a student is in violation of the system’s drug use policy. (Refer to School Board Policy 6.3071)

Discipline Policies: Fighting

Anyone engaged in fighting or any kind of violent behavior will be subject to arrest and suspension from school.

Fighting will result in an automatic minimum fifteen (15) day remandment to the Alternative Learning

Center. If a student can avoid fighting or violence and does not, that student will be subject to arrest and suspension. (This means: Walk away from fights!) Discipline Policies: Tobacco

Students are not to possess or use tobacco of any kind. Possession of tobacco of any kind will be considered the same as using that item. Electronic Cigarettes will be treated the same as a tobacco product. Students will have both school and legal consequences for violating the tobacco policy. In addition to a school consequence, all tobacco citations will result in a written legal citation, court appearance with consequences as assessed, and a data processing fee. In addition, violations of the tobacco policy will be required to attend an eight-week Tobacco Education Program that will take place at a time designated by the school nurse.

Discipline Policies: Use of Electronic Devices From School Board Policy 6.312: “A personal communication/electronic device for the purpose of this policy is considered to be any device that can be used to take photographs; record audio or video data; store, transmit, or receive messages, data, or images; or provide a wireless connection to the Internet. Examples of electronic devices include but shall not be limited to: music storage devices, handheld game consoles, cellular/smart phones, laptops, notebooks/tablets, e-readers, as well as any new technology developed with similar capabilities of data storage or transmission.” Students may possess personal communication/electronic devices on school property as long as the following expectations are adhered to:

Appropriate Use of Personal Communication/Electronic Devices for Grades 9-12 Students may possess personal communication/electronic devices while on school property. These devices are to remain in a silent position at all times.

Students may use personal communication/electronic devices during the following times: before the first bell sounds in the morning, during class transition times (between the bells sounding), during lunch, after school, on buses during morning and afternoon routes. If using earbuds or headphones, only one earbud/earphone is to be used at a time. Both ears may not be obstructed at any time. At any time a school employee (staff member, classroom teacher, bus driver, etc.) requires the attention of students, the students shall turn off devices to listen to instruction.

Students may not use personal communication/electronic devices within the classroom unless approved by the classroom teacher. While in classrooms, the devices are to be put away. Under the direction of the classroom teacher, students may at times be permitted access to their devices.

Inappropriate Use of Personal Communication/Electronic Devices for Grades preK-12th Any use of personal communication/electronic devices that leads to the disruption of the instructional / educational processes, goes against the procedures outlined in the Appropriate Use statements, and/or

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violates the rights of individual students is deemed inappropriate. Inappropriate use of these devices includes, but is not limited to the following examples:

While in a classroom, using any application which is not directly relevant to the instruction in the classroom and authorized by the classroom teacher.

Placing and/or receiving a call, text message, or other communication during instructional time.

The taking of photos or the recording of videos in places where privacy is a reasonable expectation.

The capture of still photo, video, and audio of students and faculty/staff without consent.

The playing of music or sounds without the use of headphones.

Taking, storing, disseminating, transferring, viewing or sharing of obscene, pornographic, lewd, inappropriate, unauthorized, or otherwise illegal images or photographs, whether by electronic data transfer or other means, including but not limited to texting and emailing.

Attempts to access unauthorized entry into computers (hacking).

Using any personal communication/electronic device for purposes which are in direct violation of other Board Policies, such as 6.304 Student Discrimination/Harassment and Bullying/Intimidation; 6.309 Zero Tolerance Offenses; 1.805 Use of Electronic Mail

Consequences for Inappropriate Use of Electronic Devices for Grades preK-12th

First Offense: Phone will be taken up and may be picked up by parent/legal guardian after school (parent/legal guardian signature will be required to pick up the phone). Warning will be issued for first offense.

Second Offense: Phone will be taken up and may be picked up by parent/legal guardian after school (parent/legal guardian signature will be required to pick up the phone). Five (5) days of In-School Suspension (ISS) will be assigned to students in grades 9-12.

Third and subsequent offenses: Phone will be taken up and picked up by parent/legal guardian after school (parent/legal guardian signature will be required to pick up the phone). Ten (10) days of assignment to the Alternative Learning Center (ALC) will be issued to students in grades 9-12.

Students shall be subject to consequences consistent with Level III or Level IV infractions prescribed in Board Policy 6.313 for all levels of offenses. There will be situations that warrant a consequence that is more significant, regardless of the frequency of the offense.

Failure to surrender a phone to school staff will result in five (5) days of in-school suspension. Failure to surrender a phone to school administration will result in 15 days at the Alternative Learning Center (ALC). The school will not be responsible for extending school hours beyond normal business hours to allow for parent/legal guardian phone pick up.

DRESS CODE

E.W. Grove students are expected to set high standards, and we believe that personal appearance is important. The following listing is not construed as exhaustive. The administrative staff reserves the right to sanction students for what the administration deems inappropriate. Dress Code rules include:

PANTS / DRESSES / SKIRTS / BOTTOMS

Exercise pants and spandex pants are not to be worn as pants.

LEGGINGS, JEGGINGS, and TIGHTS are not considered pants. They are NOT to be worn uncovered as pants. If leggings are worn, they MUST be covered with shorts, a skirt, a skort, a dress, or a tunic top of a length halfway between the top of the leg and knee when standing up straight.

All shorts, skirts, skorts, and dresses (worn without leggings) should be no shorter than 3

inches above the knee when standing up straight.

No Sagging Pants

No Pajama Pants

See-through holes in jeans are not allowed higher than 3 inches above the knee.

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SHIRTS

Shirts should fully cover the midriff and the bust line at all times.

Sleeveless shirts are allowed but must fully cover the shoulders and sides. No tank tops or spaghetti straps; camisole straps or undergarment straps should not show.

PIERCINGS

Ears may be pierced. No facial piercing allowed (no tongue, lip, nose, eyebrow, chin piercing). Jewelry that poses a potential safety problem is not allowed, including earrings with large pointed backs.

MISCELLANEOUS

Dress and grooming shall be appropriate, clean, and decent.

Undergarments should not show at any time.

Clothing with questionable pictures or wording, profane language, drug/alcohol promotions, and other clothing deemed inappropriate by the school staff is not allowed.

Shoes must be worn at all times, and house shoes are not allowed.

Hats, caps, sweat bands, and other head coverings are not to be worn inside the building before, during, or after school.

Gang related signs or symbols, including any bandanas, are prohibited and will result in immediate remandment to the Alternative School.

Perfume or other fragranced items should be worn sparingly as they can be triggers for people with asthma or allergies.

Blankets should not be “worn” at school.

Violation of Dress Code Policy

Students in violation will be assigned In-School Suspension until a proper change of clothes is available. In the event a proper change of clothes is not available, the student will remain in In-School Suspension until the end of the day.

Disciplinary action will be taken if the student becomes uncooperative or is a repeat offender.

END OF COURSE exams

The state of Tennessee requires high school students to complete TN Ready exams at the end of certain high school courses. These exams count a percentage of the student’s grade in the course. State Exams given on the E.W. Grove School campus include: Algebra I, Biology I, English I, and Geometry. The State Exam does

not replace the Final Exam.

AP Human Geography students are required to take a College Board exam for a fee.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

All E.W. Grove students are strongly encouraged to participate in an extra-curricular activity, such as a club, sport, musical group, etc. E.W. Grove has a wide variety of activities available to our students. Students participating in extra-curricular activities will be held to a high standard of academic excellence and conduct. Participating in an extra-curricular activity places one in a position of leadership in the school. If students violate the law or participate in illegal activities, in or out of school, in or out of season, consequences will result and will apply for each activity in which the student participates. Consequences may include suspension, extra work, and/or expulsion from the activity. The administration reserves the right to remove any member of any group for conduct unbecoming a representative of E.W. Grove School. Regarding athletics, bylaws of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) shall regulate the operation and control of secondary athletics. Board Policy 4.301 TSSAA Handbook can be found at http://tssaa.org

FIELD TRIPS

Participation in field trips (for class and/or extra-curricular organizations) is at the discretion of all a student’s teachers. Students must be in good academic and behavioral standing in order to participate in a field trip.

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FINAL EXAMS

Final Exams are given at the end of each course and count as a percentage of a student’s final grade. Students not taking the Final Exam in a course will receive a grade of zero for the Final Exam. Final Exams will not be given early.

FINAL EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY GRADES 9-12

The student will receive exam exemption if s/he maintains a(n):

A average and no more than three attendance events

B average and no more than two attendance events

C average and no more than one attendance event

Attendance events include excused / unexcused absences, tardies, early checkouts, etc.

Absences are counted up to the day the exam is administered. School-related absences (e.g., field trip, 4-H, college visit, athletic) do NOT count for the purposes of this policy.

Absences are on a class-by-class basis, not just whole day absences.

Exemptions are for end-of-semester teacher exams, not state end-of-course testing.

An exemption from a final exam is not granted if during the semester the student is sent to ISS, alternative school, or receives a suspension.

Special Circumstances

Students who register after the fifth day of a semester are not eligible for final exam exemptions.

Any student who qualifies for an exemption has the option to take the final exam. However, the grade received on the exam will be computed in the final semester average.

A student enrolled in dual-enrollment or dual-credit courses will be required to take the final exam per policy of the credit-issuing school.

A student enrolled in an Advanced Placement course will be required to take the AP Exam.

GRADING SYSTEM

A = 93-100 B = 85-92 C = 75-84 D=70-74 F= 0-69

LOCKER USE

Students are assigned use of a locker during their year at Grove. Locker use is a privilege. Students are to maintain appropriate behavior en route to / from and near their lockers. Students are not to share lockers. Valuables should not be stored in lockers unless a lock is used. If a student wishes to use a lock, an extra key or the locker code must be given to the main office. Students not abiding by these rules will be subject to loss of their locker use.

MISCELLANEOUS

Students are not allowed to sell items at school except as approved by the principal.

Students should not sit on, write on, or otherwise abuse tables, chairs, walls, desks, or any school property.

Pamphlets, flyers, or posters must not be distributed or posted on school property without principal approval.

Suspended or ALC students are not to be on any Henry County Schools campus from the time the suspension begins until the day the student is allowed to return to school. Therefore, he/she must not attend any school-sponsored activity (weekday or weekend) during the term of suspension / ALC.

If gum is not disposed of correctly, a consequence will be given.

Skateboards are not allowed at school.

OFF-CAMPUS BEHAVIOR

Certain off-campus behavior may cause a student to be subject to punishment by school officials, up to and including suspension. Such behaviors include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Drug transmittal 2. Violence or threatened violence against other students or staff

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3. Vulgar, obscene, or threatening language directed toward school staff 4. Vandalism to the personal property of school staff

PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION AT SCHOOL

Students are to refrain from kissing, hugging, holding hands, etc. Disciplinary action will be taken as deemed appropriate by the administration.

SCHOOL BUS / TRANSPORTATION

The bus is considered an extension of the classroom. Riding the bus is a privilege extended to students. All transported students are under the direction of the bus driver and must obey his/her requests. If needed, disciplinary action will be taken as deemed appropriate by the administration, including but not limited to bus suspension for up to the remainder of the school year. More than one bus disciplinary referral will result in suspension time from the bus.

Any student wishing to ride a bus other than his/her designated bus must have written parental permission and the approval of the principal or his/her designee. Changes in transportation (bus, car riders, walkers) must be in writing on the appropriate Transportation Form (obtained in the school office). Students riding afternoon buses must get on the bus that takes them all the way home if it is available in the Grove parking lot at the end of the day. Otherwise, the student will be assigned a bus to ride daily to Henry County High School (HCHS). Once buses arrive at HCHS, Grove students are only allowed off the bus if a transfer is required. Grove students are to remain in the designated area and may not enter any HCHS building or the parking lot unless instructed to do so by HCHS administration. All Grove and HCHS rules are to be followed by Grove students when on the HCHS campus. Violation of any of these rules or procedures will automatically result in a suspension of not less than 5 days from the HCHS campus, which will also result in a loss of bus privileges during this time period.

STUDENT ID BADGES

Student ID Badges and lanyards will be provided to students at the beginning of the school year. For security purposes, students are always to have their ID badges in their possession while on campus. In addition, the ID Badge barcode will be scanned for cafeteria and library use. Replacement badges will cost $5.

STUDENTS IN SCHOOL DURING NON-SCHOOL HOURS

Students are not permitted in the school building during non-school hours, unless supervised by a professional employee. Ex.: teacher, coach, principal

TELEPHONE USE

A phone is available for use in the main office. Permission from the principal or secretary is necessary before

using the telephone. Students needing to contact a parent during the school day must and can do so by calling from the school phone rather than a cell phone. Due to school business, it may not be possible to contact students each time a parent calls with a personal message.

TUTORING

Tutoring is available before, during, and after school. A schedule will be available throughout the year. E.W. Grove students are encouraged to attend tutoring to maintain or bring up their grades. Tutoring can be used to make-up work or tests, study, or gain individualized teacher help.

VISITORS TO CAMPUS

All visitors are required to report to the main office, sign in, and wear a visitor’s pass before going to any other part of the building. A photo ID will be required, as it will be scanned in our security system. This school encourages parents and other citizens of the community to visit E.W. Grove School.

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E.W. GROVE SCHOOL SERVICES

CHARACTER COUNTS

Character Counts is a partnership of schools, communities, governmental agencies, and the nation’s leading human-service organizations working to advance character education by teaching the “Six Pillars of Character.”

Beliefs behind Character Counts: 1. Character really counts. At home, school or work, who you are and what you do to make a difference is

important. 2. Good character is not hereditary or automatic. It must be developed by example and demand. 3. There are universal moral truths, principles of thought, as well as conduct distinguishing right from wrong

and defining good character. 4. Common values transcend political, religious, socioeconomic and cultural differences. We call these the

“Six Pillars of Character”: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. Students are expected to exhibit these characteristics throughout the E.W. Grove campus and beyond.

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

731-642-2938

55 Jones Bend Road Ext.; Paris, TN. 38242

We are a free service offered by the Henry County School System. Our purpose is to work in partnership with parents, community agencies, and businesses to help each child succeed in school. We are there for you when your child needs help with: basic needs, family conflicts, parenting support, school problems.

Programs offered: Back to School Blast PALS Tutoring/Mentoring Food Bank

Case Management Weekend Backpack Food Benevolence Fund Patriot Project

LIBRARY SERVICES

The E.W. Grove School Library Media Center is located across from the main office. The library is open from 7:35 to 3:05 daily. Students may visit the library at any time during these hours. In addition to books for reference and pleasure reading, the library has student computers and a printer, Chromebooks, an eBook system, and databases available for use. Students may check out two print library books at one time. All books may be checked out for two weeks and renewed two times. Patrons may access OPAC at http://208.182.198/opac/grove/ to browse the collection and place holds or renew their books. See Mrs. Mason for your username and password. The digital eBook library is called Follett Shelf. An app called Follett Enlight can be used to access digital content on mobile devices. Patrons may visit http://wbb47399.follettshelf.com to browse the eBook collection. New titles will be added throughout the year. See Mrs. Mason for your username and password. The library provides subscription access to the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL), which is an online library and database that gives everyone in Tennessee access to magazine, journal, and newspaper articles, essays, practice tests, e-books, primary source materials, encyclopedias, foreign language tutorials and more! TEL is available free of charge, 24/7 from any computer with access to the internet by visiting www.tntel.info. A fine of 10 cents per school day will be charged for each day a print book is overdue. Each overdue item will accrue a maximum fine of one dollar. The person to whom the item is checked out will pay for the damage to materials beyond reasonable wear. Anyone losing a book will pay for the replacement cost of the book. If the book if found and returned undamaged, during the school year in which it was paid, the money will be refunded. Nevertheless, a fine for the book being overdue will be levied. Unpaid library fines may result in the withholding of grades of the student responsible.

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NURSING SERVICES

If a student is injured at school, during a school-sponsored practice or sporting event, the parent and/or student must inform the coach/trainer/sponsor of the injury. This must be done before a doctor is seen in order to be filed under the school’s insurance. If the coach/trainer/sponsor is unaware of the injury and a doctor is seen, the parent/guardian assumes all medical costs. The Department of Nursing provides health care and education to the student while at school. To do this

adequately, Nursing Services requires a “Health History-Permission to Treat Form”, completed ANNUALLY, to be signed by the parent/legal guardian. Medication may only be taken at school when deemed medically necessary to be taken during school hours. All medications, except generic Tylenol, must be provided by the parent/legal guardian, in their original containers. Generic Tylenol will be offered to children six years of age and older/48 pounds in weight or

greater in age/weight appropriate dosing, PROVIDED the Health History has been annotated and signed accordingly. Known pregnant females will not be provided generic Tylenol unless approved, in writing, by their OB/GYN physician. Non-prescription medications must be provided in a new, unopened container as well. A “Medication Form” must be completed and signed by the parent/legal guardian BEFORE a medication,

provided by them, may be given. STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TRANSPORT MEDICATION TO OR

FROM SCHOOL EXCEPT FOR insulin, asthma inhalers and Epi-Pens. If you will be providing the school nurse with a prescription medication the child must also take at home, PLEASE ask your pharmacist for a duplicate medication bottle. The school’s supply must be maintained in an original container. Please note the following information provided to parents/legal guardians when determining when or when not to send your child to school.

A Child Should Be Kept Home when the following signs and symptoms prevail: *fever greater than 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit within the last 24 hours *vomiting within the last 8-12 hours *stiff neck with fever *headache with fever *a productive cough *nasal or eye drainage that is green, yellow, thick or otherwise unusual *red throat or white spots in the throat *unidentified rash *jaundice (yellow color to skin or eyes) *weeping skin lesions *diarrhea (3 loose stools per day with fever, or 3 loose stools per day for 3 or more days *discomfort, uneasiness, sluggishness or severe muscle aches & pains

PATS (Planning Ahead & Tracking Success)

Each student will be assigned to a PATS (homeroom) advisor, who will also serve as the student’s homeroom

teacher. The purpose of PATS is to help students “Plan Ahead & Track Success”. Students will be challenged to set goals, consider career choices, and develop wise study habits. PATS will meet each Friday for an extended block.

SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

The School Counseling Department aids students and parents by promoting all students' academic, career, and personal and social development. School counseling services are available in the form of individual consultations, family consultations, and group activities. Parents and students are encouraged to make appointments to discuss academic growth and/or other issues that affect school success.

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INFORMATION SOURCES E-mail Updates: The administration of E.W. Grove School feels that it is important to stay in contact with parents. For this reason, the principal sends monthly newsletters and important messages to our parent e-mail list. If you would like to be on our e-mail mailing list, please send your contact information to: wyattl@henryk12.net. Grades/Attendance: Early in the school year, students will create/access accounts in StudentVUE. Similarly, parents will be given the opportunity to create ParentVUE accounts at the first Parent-Teacher Conference. Both StudentVUE and ParentVUE give access to a student’s attendance and grade records. Website: The E.W. Grove School website is provided to keep parents, students, and community informed of the happenings on the campus of E.W. Grove School. The website can be accessed at: grove.henryk12.net. Social Media Accounts: You may keep up with E.W. Grove School events through Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ewgroveschool/, Twitter - @ewgroveschool, and Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/e.w.groveschool/.

HENRY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

ADDITIONAL POLICIES

DRUG TESTING POLICY

The Henry County School System is concerned with the physical, emotional, and mental well being of all of its students. While the use of drugs is a potential problem for all students, unique pressures and risks exist for students participating in competitive extra-curricular activities. The illegal use of alcohol and other drugs cannot be tolerated. All students in grades six through twelve, desiring to participate in events associated with the above mentioned extra-curricular activities, may be required to submit to an initial drug test prior to the first competition and then random drug tests throughout the duration of each particular activity. This includes, but is not limited to, athletics, band, vocal music, cheerleading, and athletic team managers.

A detailed copy of the drug testing policy is available at the Henry County Board of Education. In addition, principals are authorized to order drug tests for any individual students if it is deemed necessary to determine whether a student is in violation of the system's drug use policy.

SCHOOL SAFETY

Under the Tennessee State Board of Education’s Unsafe School Choice Policy, parents of students in schools identified as unsafe are notified in writing of their rights to transfer their child to another grade-level appropriate school within the district. If a child should become a victim of a violent crime at school, parents will be notified in writing. The student will have the right to transfer to another school within the district.

SECTION 504 OF THE

REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973

In compliance with state and federal law, the Henry County School System will provide to each protected

student with a disability without discrimination or cost to the student or family, those related aids, services or

accommodations which are needed to provide equal opportunity to participate in and obtain the benefits of the

school program and extracurricular activities to the maximum extent appropriate to the student’s abilities. In

order to qualify as a protected student with a disability, the child must be of school age with a physical or

mental disability, which substantially limits or prohibits participation in or access to an aspect of the school

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program. These services and protections for “protected student who are disabled” are distinct from those

applicable to all eligible or exceptional students enrolled or seeking enrollment in special education programs.

Complaints about disability discrimination may made orally or in writing to the individual named below. For

further information on the evaluation procedures and provision of services to protected disabled students,

contact:

Jammie Adkisson

Henry County Board of Education

217 Grove Boulevard

Paris, Tennessee 38242

731-642-0381

HIGH INTELLECTUAL POTENTIAL STUDENTS

Definition: A student whose intellectual abilities and potential for achievement are so outstanding that special provisions are required to meet his/her educational needs.

Referral: Anyone, including the parent, guardian, or community professional may refer a student for screening and possible evaluation. A screening team considers information, previous evaluations, and teacher/parent input to determine if a comprehensive evaluation is needed. All procedural safeguards are followed to ensure evaluation procedures are non-discriminatory.

Contact: Leigh Ann Durham, Henry County School System, 731-642-0381

NOTICE REGARDING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

In compliance with state and federal law, the Henry County School System will provide to each protected student with a disability without discrimination or cost to the student or family, those related aids, services or accommodations which are needed to provide equal opportunity to participate in and obtain the benefits of the school program and extracurricular activities to the maximum extent appropriate to the student’s abilities. In order to qualify as a protected student with a disability, the child must be of school age with a physical or mental disability, which substantially limits or prohibits participation in or access to an aspect of the school program. These services and protections for “protected students who are disabled” are distinct from those applicable to all eligible or exceptional students enrolled or seeking enrollment in special education programs. For further information on the evaluation procedures and provisions and provisions of services to protected disabled students,

Contact: Jammie Adkisson, 731-642-0381.

SCHOLASTIC RECORDS AND WHERE THEY ARE LOCATED

Central Office, 217 Grove Blvd., Paris, TN 38242 • disciplinary or expulsions requiring board action • pupil service and special education records

Individual Schools • health, attendance, scholarship, graduate, transfer, dropout, discipline, and guidance records • cumulative record (health, attendance, and scholarship) on each student According to federal law, parents must be granted permission to see their student's records within 14 days of their request. Students who are legal adults may make the request. Up to three copies of transcripts will be provided free, with each additional copy costing $1.00. A charge of $0.25 per page will be made for copies of all other records. A parent, or a student who is a legal adult, may challenge the accuracy and content of the record. To challenge the record, the parent or student should make a written request to the person responsible for the records. If that person denies the request, the parent or student may appeal to the director, who, within 30 days, will schedule a hearing before a panel consisting of himself, the appropriate instructional supervisor, and the

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principal. If the panel denies the request, the parent or student may appear to the school board, which will schedule a hearing within 30 days.

The school system will make available to the public, upon request, information as to whether a specific student is enrolled and that student's grade classification. The school system does not publish a student directory or a list of graduating seniors.

For further information, contact Jammie Adkisson, at 731-642-0381.

Title VI - DISCRIMINATION DISCLAIMER

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 (P.L. 88-352), the following policy is for the guidance of all students and personnel within ALL schools in Henry County: No person shall be denied employment, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any program or activity, on the basis of gender, religion, belief, national origin, ethnic group, or disabling condition. Inquiries concerning the above should be directed to: Dr. Susan Burton Henry County Board of Education; 217 Grove Boulevard; Paris, TN 38242 Phone: 731-642-3101

Titulo VI - Renuncia de Discriminacion

De acuerdo con el titulo VI de la ley de los derechos civiles do 1964, la politica siguiente es para la direccion de todos los estudiantes y los empleados dentro de todas las escuelas en Henry County. A ninguna persona le negara empleo, ni sera excluida de participacion, ni le negaran beneficios, ni sera sujeta a discriminacion en ningun programa, ni actividad a base de su sexo, religion, creencia, origen national, groupo etnico, ni condicion de incapacidad. Preguntas con respecto a lo de arriba, deben ser dirigidas a Dr. Susan Burton Henry County Board of Education; 217 Grove Boulevard; Paris, TN 38242 Phone: 731-642-3101

Title IX

Title IX of the Civil Rights Act provides that “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under an education program or activity receiving federal assistance”. Should any student feel that the terms of the above legislation are not being met, the first step is to contact the person(s) immediately involved or the school principal to discuss the matter. The principal is able to supply any student with the procedures for formal appeal of unresolved matters. Inquiries concerning Title IX should be directed t: Dr. Susan Burton Henry County Board of Education; 217 Grove Boulevard; Paris, TN 38242 Phone: 731-642-3101.

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Henry County School System PARENTAL NOTIFICATION

Under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as amended in Dec. 2015 by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) makes it clear that Congress expects local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools receiving federal funds to ensure that parents are actively involved and knowledgeable about their schools and their children’s education. The law requires schools to give parents many different kinds of information and notices in a uniform and understandable format and, to the extent practicable, in a language that the parents can understand. Listed below are some of these required notices that must be made to parents by school districts or individual public schools.

Teacher Qualifications and Highly Effective Teachers

At the beginning of each year, an LEA shall notify parents that they may request, and the LEA will provide, information regarding whether professionals are highly effective, including the qualifications of the student’s teachers and paraprofessionals. This includes information about whether the student’s teacher:

1) has met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction;

2) is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived;

3) is teaching in the field of discipline not of the certification of the teacher; and 4) is teaching alongside paraprofessionals and, if so, the paraprofessional’s qualifications

[ESSA § 1112(e)(1)(A)].

Student Privacy

Districts must give parents annual notice at the beginning of the school year of the specific or approximate dates during the school year when the following activities are scheduled or expected to be scheduled:

✓ activities involving the collection, disclosure, or use of personal student information for the purpose of marketing or selling that information;

✓ administration of surveys containing request for certain types of sensitive information; and

✓ any nonemergency, invasive physical examination that is required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school, scheduled in advance, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of student.

A district must develop and adopt policies regarding the rights of parents to inspect:

✓ third-party surveys before they are administered or distributed to students; ✓ measures to protect student privacy when surveys ask for certain sensitive information; ✓ any instructional materials; ✓ administration of physical examinations or screening of students; ✓ collection, disclosure, or use of personal information from students for the purpose of

marketing or selling that information; and ✓ the parental right to inspect any instrument used to collect personal information before it is

distributed to students. Districts must give parents annual notice of an adoption or continued use of such policies and within a reasonable period of time after any substantive change in such policies [20 U.S.C. 1232g].

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Public Release of Student Directory Information Under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), an LEA must provide notice to parents of the types of student information that it releases publicly. This type of student information, commonly referred to as “directory information,” includes such items as names, addresses, and telephone numbers and is information generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. The notice must include an explanation of a parent’s right to request that the information not be disclosed without prior written consent. Additionally, ESSA requires that parents be notified that the school routinely discloses names, addresses, and telephone numbers to military recruiters upon request, subject to a parent’s request not to disclose such information without written consent [§8025]. A single notice provided through a mailing, student handbook, or other method that is reasonably calculated to inform parents of the above information is sufficient to satisfy the parental notification requirements of both FERPA and ESSA. The notification must advise the parent of how to opt out of the public, nonconsensual disclosure of directory information and the method and timeline within which to do so [20 U.S.C. 1232g] [ESEA §8025].

Military Recruiter Access to Student Information

Districts receiving federal education funds must notify parents of secondary school students that they have a right to request their child’s name, address, and telephone number not be released to a military recruiter without their prior written consent. Districts must comply with any such requests [ESEA §8528(a)(2)(B)].

Parent and Family Engagement

A district receiving Title I funds must develop jointly with, agree on with, and distribute to, parents and family members of participating children a written district-level parent and family engagement policy. Each school served under Title I must also develop jointly with, agree on with, and distribute to, parents and family members of participating children a written school-level parent and family engagement policy. If an individual school or district has a parent and family engagement policy that applies to all, it may amend the policy to meet the requirements under the ESEA [ESEA Title I, Part A, §1116(a)(2)] [20 U.S.C. §6318(b); (c)].

Parents shall be notified of the policy in an understandable and uniform format and, to the extent practicable, provided in a language the parents can understand. Such policy shall be made available to the local community and updated periodically to meet the changing needs of parents and the school [ESEA Title I, Part A, §1116(b)(1)].

Schools must:

✓ hold at least one annual meeting for Title I parents; ✓ offer a flexible number of meetings; ✓ involve parents and families in an ongoing manner in the planning, review, and

improvement of Title I programs; ✓ provide Title I parents and families with timely information about the programs, a

description and explanation of the curriculum, forms of academic assessment and expected levels of student proficiency;

✓ if requested, provide opportunities for regular meetings to discuss decisions related to the education of their children; and

✓ develop a school-parent compact that outlines the responsibilities of each party for improved student academic achievement [ESEA Title I, Part A, §1116(c)].

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Report Cards on Statewide Academic Assessment Each school district that receives Title I, Part A funds must prepare and disseminate an annual report card. Generally, the state or district must include on its report card information about public schools related to student achievement, accountability, teacher qualifications and other required information, as well as any other information that the state or district deems relevant. These report cards must be concise and presented in an understandable and uniform format accessible to persons with disabilities and, to the extent practicable, provided in a language that

parents can understand. In Tennessee, these requirements are met through the state’s report

card [ESEA Title I, Part A, §1111(h)(1) and (h)(2)].

Achievement on State Assessment All schools must provide to parents, teachers, and principals the individual student interpretive, descriptive, and diagnostic reports, which allow specific academic needs to be understood and addressed, and include information on the student’s achievement on academic assessments aligned with state academic achievement standards [ESEA §1111(b)(2)(B)(x)].

National Assessment of Education Progress

Districts, schools, and students may voluntarily participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Parents of children selected to participate in any NAEP assessment must be informed before the assessment is administered that their child may be excused from participation for any reason, is not required to finish any assessment, and is not required to answer any test question. A district must make reasonable efforts to inform parents and the public about their right to access all assessment data (except personally identifiable information), questions, and current assessment instruments [ESEA Title VI, Part C, §411(c)(1); (d)(1)–(2))].

Schoolwide Programs

An eligible school operating a schoolwide program shall make the comprehensive plan available to the LEA, parents, and the public. The information contained in such plan shall be in an understandable and uniform format and, to the extent practicable, provided in a language that the parents can understand [20 U.S.C. §6314][ESEA Title I, Part A, §1114].

English Learner Programs A school district that uses federal funds to provide a language instruction education program for English learners must no later than 30 days after the beginning of the school year inform the parents of each child identified for participation or participating in such a program:

✓ the reasons for the identification of the child as an English learner; ✓ the child’s level of English proficiency; ✓ how that level was determined and the status of the child’s academic achievement; ✓ methods of instruction used in the program in which their child is participating and

methods of instruction used in other available programs; ✓ how the program will meet the educational strengths and needs of their child; ✓ how the program will specifically help their child learn English and meet age-appropriate

academic achievement standards for grade promotion and graduation; ✓ the specific exit requirements for the program; ✓ in the case of a child with a disability, how the program meets the child’s IEP objectives;

and ✓ information about parental rights detailing the right of parents to have their child

immediately removed from such program upon their request and the options that parents have to decline to enroll their child in such program or to choose another available program or method of instruction.

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For a child not identified as an English learner prior to the beginning of the school year, the district must notify parents within the first two weeks of the child being placed in such a program [ESEA Title I, Part A, §1112].

Homeless Children

To be eligible for McKinney-Vento funds, the school must provide written notice at the time any child seeks enrollment in the school, and at least twice annually while the child is enrolled in the school, to the parent or guardian or unaccompanied youth that, shall be signed by the parent or guardian or unaccompanied youth; that sets forth the general rights provided; and specifically states:

✓ the choice of schools homeless children are eligible to attend;

✓ that no homeless child is required to attend a separate school for homeless children;

✓ that homeless children shall be provided comparable services, including

transportation services, educational services, and meals; and

✓ that homeless children should not be stigmatized by school personnel.

If the district sends a homeless child to a school other than the school of origin or the school requested by the parent or guardian, the district must provide the parents a written explanation for, including notice of the right to appeal, the decision. The information must also be provided whenever a dispute arises over school selection [ESSA Title IX, Part C, §722(g)(3)(B)]. Each LEA liaison for homeless children and youth shall ensure the parents or guardians of homeless children and youth are informed of the educational and related opportunities available to their children and are provided with meaningful opportunities to participate in the education of their children [ESSA Title IX, Part C, §722(g)(6)(A)(iv)]. Public notice of the educational rights of homeless children and youths is disseminated where such children and youths receive services under the McKinney-Vento Act, such as schools, family shelters, and soup kitchens [ESSA Title X, Part C, §722(g)(6)(A)(v)].

21st Century Community Learning Centers A program or activity funded as part of a 21st Century Community Learning Center providing before and after school activities to advance student academic achievement must undergo periodic evaluation to assess its progress toward achieving its goal of providing high-quality opportunities for academic enrichment. The results of evaluations shall be made available to the public upon request, with public notice of such availability provided [ESEA §4205(b)(2)].

Waiver Request If a school district requests the U.S. Secretary of Education to waive any provision or regulation of the ESEA, it must provide notice and information about the waiver to the public in the manner in which is customarily provides public notice [20 U.S.C. §7861(b)(3)(B)] [ESEA Title IX, Part D, §8401(b)(3)(B)(ii)].

HENRY COUNTY SCHOOLS

PARENT/STUDENT/TEACHER/PRINCIPAL COMPACT

PARENT/GUARDIAN AGREEMENT: I want my child to achieve. Therefore, I will encourage him/her by doing the following:

See that my child attends school regularly and on time.

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Support the school in its effort to maintain proper discipline.

Serve as a volunteer in my child’s classroom whenever possible.

Participate in decisions relating to the education of my child and encourage a positive use of extracurricular time.

Establish a time and provide a quiet place for homework, review it daily and be available to help when needed.

Communicate regularly with my child’s teacher and be aware of what my child is learning.

Encourage my child to check out and read library books and return them promptly and undamaged.

Read with my child and let my child see me read often.

Provide necessary school supplies.

Show respect and support for my child, the teacher and the school.

Attend parent/teacher conferences to learn about my child’s progress and share the responsibility for improving the

academic achievement of my child.

Work with the school in developing a partnership to help my child achieve the State’s high standards.

Signature Date

STUDENT AGREEMENT: It is important that I work to the best of my ability. Therefore, I shall strive to do the following:

Attend school regularly, be on time to class and strive to improve my academic achievements.

Come to school each day with necessary tools for learning (pencils, pens, paper).

Complete and return homework assignments on time.

Have regular study hours.

Obey school and classroom rules.

Always try to do my best in my work and in my behavior.

Work cooperatively with my classmates.

Show respect for myself, my school and other people.

Signature Date

TEACHER AGREEMENT: It is important that students achieve. Therefore, I shall strive to do the following:

Provide homework assignments for students according to the Henry County Board of Education Policy.

(See recommended time guidelines in the principal’s office)

Provide frequent student progress reports.

Provide necessary assistance to parents so they can help with the assignments.

Use special activities in the classroom to make learning enjoyable.

Seek ways to involve parents in their child’s learning and improving academic achievements.

Demonstrate professional behavior and a positive attitude.

Provide a safe environment.

Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction.

Discuss the Compact annually at Parent/Teacher Conference outlining how it affects each child.

PRINCIPAL AGREEMENT: I support this form of parent involvement. Therefore, I shall strive to do the following:

Provide an environment that allows for positive communication between the teacher, parent and student.

Work with parents in developing a partnership to help children achieve the State’s high standards.

Provide opportunities for parents to have reasonable access to staff, to volunteer, to participate in decisions relating to

their child’s education, and to observe in their child’s class.

Show support and respect for the teacher, student and the parent.

Enforce school rules fairly and consistently.

Seek ways to involve parents in the total school program and improving academic achievements of their child.

Discuss the Compact annually with stakeholders.

Signature Date