Ms. Rochowski- Social Studies Welcome to team 6-3 Ms. Rochowski- Social Studies

Team 6-3 Ms. Rochowski- Social Studies Ms. Alexander- Language Arts Ms. Eidson- Math Ms. Ferrari- Science Co-Teachers Ms. Brooks- Math Ms. Phillips- Language Arts Ms. Shield- Science/ Social Studies Parapros Ms. Melendez Ms. Gonzalez

FOLDERS WITH PAPERWORK Write your name on your envelope. Handbook- page insert signed and returned. Blue Contact Information Sheet ( attendance ) Yellow attendance Sheet Light Blue transportation sheet Dark Pink emergency form. ( clinic )

HENRY COUNTY SCHOOL Secondary HANDBOOK 2016-2017 Attendance (pages 4and 5)

Georgia law requires that all children between the ages of six (6) and sixteen (16) attend school unless they have a lawful reason to be absent. State policy defines the school year as 180 attendance days. Students who have more than five (5) days of unexcused absences during the school year will be considered truant.

The legal penalties for truancy include referral of students to Juvenile Court and referral of parents to State Court. Any Georgia resident who has control or charge of a child who is convicted of violating mandatory school attendance requirements will be subject to a fine of not less than $25.00 and not more than $100.00, imprisonment not to exceed 30 days, community service, or any combination of such penalties per absence. In addition, failure to satisfy the state’s attendance requirements can affect the opportunity for students to obtain or keep a driver’s permit/license.

Arrival and Dismissal in Secondary Schools Middle School Arrival- 8:55 am Dismissal – 4:05 pm High School Arrival- 8:15 am Dismissal- 3:25 pm

The Henry County Board of Education is not responsible for the supervision and safety of students prior to the beginning of the school day or after the end of the school day.

Car Riders DO: DON’T Parents MUST drop students off in the front of the building. There will be a faculty member to help the students out of the car and safely enter the building. Faculty member is on duty until 8:55 am. Parents CANNOT drop students off in bus lane or employees parking. There is NO supervision and it is a safety hazard.

If you are tardy ( after 8:55am)…. NEVER.. Parent must park in the front of the building and escort the child into school. Parent must sign their child in. Drop student off. Student cannot sign themselves in.

If your bus is late.. A bus may be late because… Students will line up at the attendance office, sign in and receive a late bus pass. Heavy traffic due to inclement weather or an accident. Mechanical problems.

Absences, Tardies and Early Check-outs On the FIRST DAY students return to school from an absence, parents should provide the school with a written note explaining the reason for the absence. The note should include : the date(s) of the absence the reason(s) for the absence the signature of the parent or of the doctor who treated the student.

Absent Notes DO: Must be handed to the teacher or attendance office. DON’T Call in, fax in or email an absent note.

Doctor and Dentist appointments Out of town plans IF POSSIBLE: Make plans and appointments on non- school days. ( breaks and weekends ) IF NOT POSSIBLE: Notify teacher and school in advanced. Have a doctor/dentist note upon return. Arrange for make up work prior to leaving.

Approved Activites. Students involved in school sponsored clubs, sports, organizations or activities. Example: Partner’s Club, Chorus, Orchestra, Band Student is responsible for make up work.

Excused Absences 1. Student illness that would endanger the student’s health or the health of others. Fever ( 99 or higher )– must be down for 24 hours before returning to school. Congestion- if unclear, it may be the sign of an infection. Seriously sick stomach- must be clear for 24 hours before returning to school.

Excused Absences 2. Serious illness or death in the student’s immediate family which would reasonably necessitate absence from school, in the determination of the principal or his/her designee. 3. A scheduled medical, dental, or eye examination. 4. Special and recognized religious holidays observed by the student’s faith.

Excused Absences 5. An order of a governmental agency, such as a court order or a pre-induction physical exam for military service. 6. An inability to attend school due to weather or other conditions making school attendance impossible or unreasonably hazardous. 7. Attendance upon a trip or event having significant educational value, provided the principal is notified of the absence in advance and he/she determines the trip or event has significant educational value.

Excused Absences 8. Unusual or urgent circumstances requiring the student’s parents to be outside of Henry County overnight, and where the parents determine that it would be in the student’s best interest to accompany them. If prior notice cannot be given, a written explanation is to be provided no later than the first day the student returns to school after the absence. 9. Take Your Child to Work Day. Students who participate in this event will be excused, but will be counted absent. Secondary Student & Parent Handbook, 2016-17 6 10. To visit with a parent serving in the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard. If such parent has been called to duty or is on leave from overseas deployment to a combat zone or combat support posting, a student shall be granted excused absences, up to five (5) school days per school year, for the purpose of visiting with his/her parent

Gum Chewing page 43 Gum at school and on the bus is prohibited. Students are expected to follow this policy.

Bus Conduct page 32 Bus drivers have complete charge of students riding the bus and will report misbehavior to the school administration. School administrators or his/her designees are responsible for disciplining students for bus misbehavior.

Lockers page 44 Lockers are property of the school and may be opened by a school official without the permission of the individual student. Students to whom lockers are assigned will be subject to disciplinary action and may be suspended or expelled if the locker contains weapons, drugs, or other unauthorized material.

Locker Breaks During Homeroom before announcements. Students may enter their hallway at 8:40 Go straight to your home room. Teacher will dismiss students to go to lockers. Top lockers Bottom lockers Only get what you need for IF, 1st and 2nd periods. Students must complete locker and restroom and be in their seats by 8:55.

Locker Breaks After 2nd Period Teacher will dismiss students to go to lockers. Top lockers Bottom lockers Only get your lunch, lunch money, and 3rd/4th period needs. Students must complete locker and restroom and be in their seats ready to change to 3rd period.

Locker Breaks After 4th Period Teacher will dismiss students to go to lockers. Top lockers Bottom lockers Get what you need for connections, homework, bookbags and jackets. Students must complete locker and restroom and be in their seats ready to change to connections/dismissal.