Dear Parents/Guardians and Students:

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Forks River Elementary. The faculty and staff join me in saying we're happy to have you as part of the Forks River family. We hope this will be a successful and satisfying year for you.

The pages of the handbook are filled with important information regarding school policy and procedures. I encourage that parents and students review the contents together. If you have questions that remain unanswered after reading the handbook, please call the school office. We feel that open and clear communication between school and home is important to the success of our educational program.

The Forks River Elementary Student Planner was designed by our faculty to assist your child in organizing his/her daily, weekly, and long-term assignments. We hope this program will improve your child's organizational skills. In addition, we feel that the handbook will serve as a helpful reference for parents as they seek to provide academic support at home. Forks River Elementary parents are our partners in the important job of educating the children of this community.

We welcome your participation and support during the school year and solicit your membership in the P.T.O. Working together; we will be able to reach our collective and individual goals. We look forward to celebrating with you the achievements of our students.

Sincerely,

Melinda Spivey

Principal

WELCOME TO FORKS RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Welcome to Forks River Elementary School where spirit, pride, and tradition are the bywords of a school in which the entire community takes pride.

This booklet has been prepared to help you and your parents become acquainted with our rules and regulations. We ask that you and your parents read it carefully, familiarize yourself with its contents and keep it for easy reference during the time you are enrolled here.

Since school is a place where teachers and pupils work together to attain learning and experience that will prepare us well for the work of life, every Forks River School student is expected to always do his or her best; to be prompt; to be cooperative; to be honest; to be respectful; to practice good health habits; to maintain a high standard of conduct, scholarship and personal appearance; and to be a happy, courteous, responsible person.

NOTE TO PARENTS

Good discipline originates in the home. As a parent you are the first teacher of your child and should develop in him/her good habits of behavior and proper attitudes toward school. The following are some helpful guidelines:

1. Recognize that the teacher takes the place of the parent while the child is at school.

2. Teach the child respect for law, authority, and the rights of others and for private and public property.

3. Arrange for prompt and regular school attendance and comply with attendance rules and procedures.

4. Work with the school in carrying out recommendations made in the best interest of your child, including discipline.

5. Talk with the child about school activities; show an active interest in his/her report cards and progress.

Your interest and support at home are important to your child and are greatly appreciated by the faculty and staff. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to attend parent/teacher conferences. You may arrange additional conferences by calling the school.

WELCOME TO FORKS RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FORKS RIVER SCHOOL RULES AND POLICIES

1. No student should be at school before 7:00 a.m. No teachers will be responsible for students before 7:00 a.m.

2. Students should go directly to the gym when arriving at school.

3. Students should be in their classroom ready for instruction by 7:55 a.m.

4. Any student arriving after 8:00 must report to the office to sign in. A tardy slip will be required for entrance to the classroom.

5. Any student leaving school must check out from the office. All parents should check in at the office before their child is excused. Please do not interrupt the student’s class. Someone will call for them to come to the office. The student must have all of his/her teachers for the remainder of that day sign a check out slip before leaving campus. Parents will be asked to fill out permission forms designating whom they allow to pick up their child. Only persons whose names appear on this form will sign out that child.

6. At the end of the school day, parents will wait in their cars. Car riders will be brought to the front hall and dismissed individually with staff supervision at 2:55 p.m.

7. Students must be at school 3-1/2 hours to be counted present for that day.

8. After any absence, a note from parents or a doctor MUST be sent to school OR the absence will be Unexcused. On the first day back to school, the student must check in at the office with his/her note. They will not be admitted back to class without an admit slip from the office. The teacher must sign the slip and return to the office. Any student, who has more than one teacher daily, should have all teachers sign the slip. The student’s grade level teacher will return the slip to the office.

9. School rules apply to all school grounds, including but not limited to: cafeteria, gym, playground, etc.

10. Students will clean up after themselves before leaving the cafeteria at breakfast and lunch.

11. Breakfast will be served until 8:00 a.m. Any student who plans to eat breakfast should arrive to school no later than 7:45. There will be no guarantee that the student will be able to eat breakfast after the cafeteria has quit serving at 7:45.

12. Any day that school begins one hour late, breakfast will be served. If school begins two hours late, breakfast will not be served.

13. Students who pay for their meals are expected to pay in advance for all meals. Students will not be allowed to charge more than three meals. Meals may be paid for by the week, day, or month, but payment is required in advance.

14. Students who bring or possess a drug or dangerous weapon onto a school bus, onto school property, or any school event or any activity are subject to suspension for a period of not less than one year.

15. No liquid white out is allowed on school property.

16. No gang identifiers are allowed on school grounds (bandannas, signs, symbols, etc.).

17. Students will be respectful to all faculty, staff, and other students.

18. The rules of the school and each classroom teacher should be followed at all times.

19. No chewing gum or tobacco product is allowed in school.

20. No toys, games, cards, radios, CD players or other items may be brought to school for play without special permission from the teacher.

21. No obscene pictures, magazines, or books will be brought to school.

22. Students may not have pagers or cellular phones at school.

23. Students will pay 100% of the replacement cost of any lost or damaged textbook or library book.

24. Students who deface or injure any of the school property, including school buses, shall pay in full all damages.

25. No glass bottles or containers of any kind will be allowed at school.

26. No profanity, ugly talk, or gestures are to be used at school.

27. Fighting is never allowed at school, on the playground, or on the bus. Immediate, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.

28. No hats are to be worn at school or on the bus, without special permission from the teacher.

29. No students will be allowed to run in and out of ballgames. If you leave the game, there will be an admission to return.

30. Basketball players and cheerleaders must pass their subjects to participate: Rule 8 p. 146 SCSBP.

31. Students should be attentive during assembly and ballgames. No booing referees or other players during ballgames.

32. No playing in the restrooms.

33. No running in the halls. Students will travel through halls in straight lines, and in an orderly fashion. No talking in the hall or lunch lines.

34. No loaning or borrowing of money. Students must use their own money.

35. Any sexual harassment against any teacher or student will not be permitted. Any incidents should be reported to a teacher or the principal immediately.

36. All visitors must check into the office.

Clothing and/or appearance that disrupt the educational process by drawing undesirable attention to the wearer will not be allowed. Students will not dress, groom, wear or use emblems, insignias, badges or other symbols that distract other students, cause disruptions or interfere with the operation of the school. Clothing shall be neat, clean, hemmed and shall not have holes, rips, cuts or frayed edges.

The wearing of headgear, bandannas, and sunglasses in the school building is not permitted for boys or girls.

Appropriate shoes must be worn at all times. High-heeled shoes are not appropriate for daily school activities. Shoes that might cut, mar or otherwise damage school property must not be worn.

For Pre K – 3rd students, the ability of the child to play comfortably without revealing undergarments shall determine the clothing choice. Shorts, skirts, and dresses should come to the bottom of the fingertip when extended straight down by his/her side. Shirts should not show stomach and should not be spaghetti strapped or halter.

1. Pants, shorts, skirts, etc. must be worn at waist level. Undergarments should NOT hang out the top. When sitting down, undergarments should not show. A belt is highly recommended.

2. Shorts must be appropriate length, below the fingertips. Skirts must come to the knee and may not have a slit above the knee.

3. Underclothes should not show at any time. No low cut tops will be allowed.

4. Tank tops must have a sleeved shirt under them. Shirts must come to the waistline. The stomach should not be seen at any time.

5. Tobacco and alcohol symbols or logos, and offensive language or pictures will not be permitted on clothing.

6. Shoes must be worn at all times.

7. K 3 graders may wear shorts at any time. 4 8 graders may only wear shorts until Fall Break and then again after Spring Break.

8. Pants with holes (anywhere) are not allowed.

9. Make up must be natural to your skin tone.

10. Avoid clothing having a consistent theme of violence.

Breakfast Prices:

Full paying students - $0.75 Reduced paying students - $0.30

All school employees - $1.00 All visitors - $1.25

Lunch Prices:

Full paying students: elementary - $1.50 jr. high & high school - $1.75

Reduced paying students - $0.40

All school employees - $2.25

Visitors: Child - $2.25, Adult $2.75

Special Events: Child - $2.25, Adult $3.00

STUDENT'S RIGHT TO PRIVACY

Forks River will publish the Principal's List and Honor Roll in the Carthage Courier each six weeks. If you do not want your child's name listed in the paper, please notify Forks River School in writing by the last day of August in this school year.

* If your child should happen to be valedictorian or salutatorian, and you object to their grades being posted, please notify Forks River School in writing by the last day of August in this school year.

MEDICATION

Students needing occasional medication for illnesses such as colds, earaches, and sore throats are to take these medications at home if possible. Medication that is prescribed three (3) times a day can be given before the student comes to school, after school, and again at bedtime. However, if medication MUST be given at school, it must be personally delivered by the parent to the school office and must be accompanied by a written authorization from a parent/guardian that includes the name of the medication and instructions for its administration (time and dosage). Include a spoon or medicine cup with the medication. Medication must be brought to school in the original container.

Parents/Guardians of students who require long-term medication should consult with the school's administration for proper procedures. No medication will be administered to any student until all required documentation is submitted.

All physical problems must be explained in a note to the Physical Education teacher.

SMITH COUNTY BUS RULES

1. Remain seated at all times.

2. No loud talking or yelling.

3. Objects should not be thrown on or out of the bus.

4. No food or drink unless permitted by driver.

5. No glass containers or balloons will be allowed on the bus.

6. No rude, discourteous, or unacceptable language.*

7. Emergency doors will not be used except for emergencies.

8. Obey the driver at all times.

9. No destruction of property.*

10. No use of tobacco, drugs or alcohol.*

11. No fighting.*

12. Any other conduct prejudicial to good order on the bus is prohibited.

13. The bus driver does have the authority to assign seats.

14. The bus driver will report a rider to the principal of the school, and the principal of the school has the full authority to discipline the student just as if the student were in the school building.

15. The breaking of rules marked by an * may justify suspension on the first offense. This will be done at the principal's discretion.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT GRADES K-6

Approved by Board 9-19-00

Student offenses are in four categories. Most of these are listed below. Administrators are responsible for discipline and will classify any offense not listed below unless directed by the Board of Education.

CATEGORY I - Offenses to be administered by the school that may result in reprimand, loss of privilege, detention (where applicable), corporal punishment, time-out, or suspension due to severity of incident.

1. Refusing to do assigned work. This includes failure to complete in full assigned work.

2. Three unexcused tardiness (class or school) or 3 unexcused early dismissals per six weeks.

3. Refusing to participate in required school activities (wellness activities, reading instructions, etc.)

4. Minor violations of school or classroom rules.

5. Conduct, which disrupts the peace or good order of the school or the learning environment (impudence, profanity, disorderly conduct and disregard for authority, etc.).

6. Inappropriate dress or appearance considered disruptive to the school.

7. Inappropriate public display of affection.

8. Open food or drink in school without permission.

9. Unauthorized use of copying machines, computer, phones, printers.

10. Truancy.

11. Scuffling.

12. Dishonesty (copying, cheating, forging signatures, lying).

CATEGORY II - Offenses that may result in suspension. Any student suspended will not be allowed to participate in any school function including field trips, athletic practices or contests, etc.

1st time Category II Offense - 3 days suspension or in-school suspension (where applicable) or corporal punishment

2nd time Category II Offense - 5 days suspension or corporal punishment or in-school suspension (where applicable)

3rd time Category II Offense - 10 days suspension

4th time Category II Offense - referral to Student Disciplinary Authority

1. Fighting (both parties, unless one was attacked for no apparent reason).

2. Use of foul or abusive language.

3. Disrespect to teacher/staff/peer.

4. Harassment (verbal or physical).

5. Assault (verbal or physical).

6. Use or possession of tobacco in any form.

7. Use or possession of any incendiary device (lighter, matches, etc.).

8. Insubordination (not following the directive from a teacher, administrator, or other school system employee).

9. Leaving school grounds or class without permission, including the lunch period.

10. Repeated refusal to do assigned work.

11. Chronic disruption.

12. Continued dishonesty (copying, cheating, forging signatures, and lying).

13. Misuse/destruction of school property.

14. Extortion.

15. Sexual misconduct.

16. Participation in a school disruption.

17. Receipt, sale, possession or distribution of stolen property (reported to legal authorities).

18. Trespassing on school property.

19. Prescription policy violation.

20. Unauthorized possession or use of school's keys.

21. Gambling (pitching pennies, dice or other activities).

22. Computer hacking or tampering.

23. Stealing (may be reported to police).

24. Bullying, threatening, or intimidating behavior.

CATEGORY III - These offenses are subject to suspension up to a maximum of 20 days.

1. Possession of alcohol.

2. Possession/sale/distribution of drug paraphernalia (including rolling papers).

3. Pulling fire alarm or otherwise causing one to sound when no fire or smoke is visible.

4. Indecent exposure.

5. Possession or detonation of an incendiary or explosive material (firecracker or greater, as well as stink/smoke bomb, poppers, etc.).

6. Destruction of school property (full restitution will be expected).

7. Sexual harassment as defined by Board policy.

8. Inciting a school disruption (stopping normal proceeding in school).

9. Repeated violation of school rules.

10. Verbal assault on a school employee.

CATEGORY IV - There will be zero tolerance for the following offenses. These offenses will be reported to the superintendent and to law enforcement officials.

1. Bomb threats

2. Malicious arson

3. Possession or distribution of illegal drugs or controlled substance, including marijuana

4. Possession and/or use of weapons (see Board Policy).

5. Battery on a school employee.

TENNESSEE LAW CONCERNING SUSPENSION

The administration of Smith County Schools is authorized to carry out disciplinary and related procedures necessary for the successful operation of the school under Tennessee Law concerning suspension and disciplinary action. Tennessee law allows principals to suspend students for good and sufficient reason upon satisfaction of due process.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT Grades 7-12

Approved by Board 9-19-00

Student offenses are in four categories. Most of these are listed below. Administrators are responsible for discipline and will classify any offense not listed below unless directed by the Board of Education.

CATEGORY I - Offenses to be administered by the school that may result in loss of privilege, detention, corporal punishment, alternative school, or suspension due to severity of incident.

1. Refusing to do assigned work. This includes failure to complete full assigned work.

2. Tardiness (class or school).

3. Refusing to participate in required school activities (wellness activities, reading instructions, etc.).

4. Minor violations of school or classroom rules.

5. Conduct, which disrupts the peace or good order of the school or the learning environment (impudence, profanity, disorderly conduct, and disregard for authority, etc.).

6. Inappropriate dress or appearance considered disruptive to the school.

7. Unauthorized presence on another school campus.

8. Loitering (no student should remain at school beyond last bus departure).

9. Inappropriate public display of affection.

10. Open food or drink in school without permission.

11. Unauthorized use of copying machines, computer, phones, printers.

12. Truancy.

CATEGORY II - Offenses that may result in suspension or alternative school placement. Any student suspended or placed in alternative school will not be allowed to participate in any school function including field trip athletic practices or contests, etc.

1st time Category II Offense - 3 days suspension or alternative school or corporal punishment.

2nd time Category II Offense - 5 days suspension or alternative school.

3rd time Category II Offense - 10 days suspension or alternative school.

4th time Category II Offense - referral to Student Disciplinary Authority

1. Fighting (both parties, unless one was attacked for no apparent reason).

2. Use of foul or abusive language.

3. Disrespect to teacher/staff/peer.

4. Harassment (verbal or physical).

5. Assault (verbal or physical).

6. Use or possession of tobacco in any form.

7. Use or possession of any incendiary device (lighter, matches, etc.).

8. Insubordination (not following the directive from a teacher, administrator, or other school system employee).

9. Leaving school grounds or class without permission, including the lunch period.

10. Repeated refusal to do assigned work.

11. Chronic disruption.

12. Failure to provide correct identity/address.

13. Dishonesty (copying, cheating, forging signatures, lying).

14. Misuse/destruction of school property.

15. Extortion.

16. Sexual misconduct.

17. Participation in a school disruption.

18. Receipt, sale, possession or distribution of stolen property (reported to legal authorities).

19. Trespassing on school property.

20. Prescription policy violation.

21. Unauthorized possession or use of school's keys.

22. Gambling (pitching pennies', dice or other activities).

23. Computer hacking or tampering.

24. Stealing (may be reported to police).

25. Bullying, threatening, hazing, or intimidating behavior.

CATEGORY III - These offenses are subject to suspension up to a maximum of 20 days.

1. Possession of alcohol.

2. Possession/sale/distribution of drug paraphernalia (including rolling papers).

3. Pulling fire alarm or otherwise causing one to sound when no fire or smoke is visible.

4. Indecent exposure.

5. Possession or detonation of an incendiary or explosive material (firecracker or greater, as well as stink/smoke bombs, poppers, etc.)

6. Destruction of school property (full restitution will be expected).

7. Sexual harassment as defined by Board Policy.

8. Inciting a school disruption (stopping normal proceeding in school).

9. Repeated violation of school rules.

10. Verbal assault on a school employee.

CATEGORY IV - There will be zero tolerance for the following offences. These offenses will be reported to the superintendent and to law enforcement officials.

1. Bomb threats.

2. Malicious arson.

3. Possession or distribution of Illegal drugs or controlled substances, including marijuana.

4. Possession and/or use of weapons (see Board Policy).

5. Battery on a school employee.

TENNESSEE LAW CONCERNING SUSPENSION

The administration of Smith County Schools is authorized to carry out disciplinary and related procedures necessary for the successful operation of the school under Tennessee Law concerning suspension and disciplinary action. Tennessee law allows principals to suspend students for good and sufficient reason upon satisfaction of due process.

ZERO TOLERANCE

In order to ensure a safe and secure learning environment free of drugs, violence and dangerous weapons, any student who engages in the following behaviors shall be expelled for a period of not less than one (1) calendar year. The superintendent shall have the authority to modify this suspension on a case-by-case basis. For the purposes of this section, "expelled" means removed from the pupil's regular school or removed from school attendance altogether, as determined by the school official. Nothing in this section shall be constructed to prohibit the assignment of such students to an alternative school. Zero tolerance acts are as follows:

1. Students who bring or possess a narcotic or stimulant drug, including marijuana, or dangerous weapon onto a school bus, onto school property or any school event or activity;

2. Any student who while on a school bus, on school property, or while attending any school event or activity (a) possess a drug or dangerous weapon or; (b) commits battery upon a teacher, principal, administrator or any other employee of a local education agency.

Any student while on a school bus, on school property, or while attending any school event possessing drug paraphernalia, alcoholic beverages, or Intoxicated (either by drugs or alcohol) will be subject to suspension up to a maximum of 20 school days.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 require school districts to have officially adopted policy statements of nondiscrimination on the basis of sex, handicap, national origin, and race.

"It is the policy of the Smith County Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin, creed, age, marital status, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment policies as required by Title VI and VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments and

Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973: It is the policy of this district that the curriculum materials utilized reflect the cultural and racial diversity present in the United States and the variety of careers, roles and life-styles open to women as well as men in our society. One of the objectives of the total curriculum and teaching strategies is to reduce stereotyping and to eliminate bias on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion, and disability. The curriculum should foster respect and appreciation for the cultural diversity found in our country and an awareness of the rights, duties and responsibilities of each individual as a member of a pluralistic society."

Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator, (207 North Main Street B, Carthage, TN 37030 735-9625).

County Wide ELL Services are provided for students identified as English Limited Proficient.

POLICY AGAINST HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT

The Smith County Board of Education is committed to safeguarding the right of all students and employees within the school system to learn an work in an environment that is free from all forms of harassment and/or sexual harassment. It is the policy of the Smith County Board of Education to maintain learning and working environment that is free from harassment of any type. The school system prohibits any form of sexual harassment or harassment based upon age, religion, disability or race/national origin. It shall be a violation of this policy for any student or employee of the school system to harass a student or an employee through conduct or communication in any form as defined by this policy.

It is the policy of the Smith County Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin, religion, creed, age, marital status or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by the federal statutes. Any employee or student of this school system shall be punished for infractions of this policy as provided for herein.

Any person who believes he or she has been the victim of harassment or sexual harassment by a student or an employee of the school system, or any third person with knowledge or belief of conduct that may constitute harassment or sexual harassment should report the alleged acts immediately to an appropriate school system official as designated by this policy. The school system encourages the reporting party or complainant to use the report form available from the principal of each school or available from the school system central office.

ATTENDANCE

Absences shall be classified as either excused or unexcused as determined by the principal or assistant principal; where applicable. Excused absences shall include:

1. Personal illness (a doctor's statement will be required for students being absent after the fifth day of personal illness).

2. Illness of immediate family (doctor's statement required after third day).

3. Death in family or if death is non-relative, day of funeral only.

4. Religious observances.

5. Subpoenaed court appearance.

6. Circumstances, which in the judgment of the principal create emergencies over which the student has no control.

A student shall be required to have a note from the parent stating the reason for the absence. The student is unexcused until a note has been presented at school. Notes after the student’s third day of return will not be accepted. At that point, the student will remain unexcused and zeros will be given for all work turned in on the day of the absence.

Arrangements for make up work (excused absences only) must be made by the student immediately upon the student's return to school. All make up work will be completed within 3 days of the student's return to school. If a student fails to complete the make up work in the time required, a zero will be earned for the make up work unless an unexcused absence for that time is presented. Students with an excused absence may then request another time for make up work. The above arrangements will be made so that class time is not taken from other students. Student must make up work missed even on school related absences. It is the responsibility of the student to arrange for make up work, not the teacher.

A student will not be allowed to make-up their work for unexcused absences and a zero will be given for assignments on the day of the absence. Suspended days are unexcused absences and no make-up work will be given.

All absences on the computer attendance program shall be either:

E - Excused

U - Unexcused

S - Suspended

Students participating in school-sponsored activities, whether on or off campus, shall not be counted absent. In order to qualify as "school-sponsored," the activity must be school-planned, school-directed, and teacher supervised. Mass exodus or early dismissal or late arrival of all students or any segment of students shall not be permitted for any reason except for emergencies such as inclement weather or other unavoidable situations, unless instruction is made up in full.

Ten (10) consecutive or fifteen (15) total unexcused absences during any semester renders a student ineligible for promotion to the next grade and/or to receive credit toward graduation, and to retain a driver's permit or license, or to obtain such if of age.

After ten (10) consecutive or fifteen (15) reported absences (excused or unexcused) by a student during any semester, an attendance committee appointed by the principal will conduct a hearing to determine if any extenuating circumstances exist or verifying that the student has met attendance requirements that will allow him to pass the course, be promoted, or retain or obtain a driver's permit or license.

Any administrative decision regarding attendance may be appealed initially to the superintendent and ultimately to the Board. The appeal shall be made in writing to the superintendent within five (5) days following the action or the report of action, whichever is later.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE POLICY

Violation of these rules by a student will result in punishment for the action. Punishment may include but not be limited to: sitting at recess, written assignments, corporal punishment, after school detention, in school suspension, alternative school (7th and 8th grades), suspension, or expulsion. Interpretation of rules and administering of punishment is at the discretion of the supervising faculty.

* If you do not want corporal punishment used as a means of punishment, you must notify your child's teacher in writing by the last day of August in this school year.

CORPORAL PUNISHMENT

Any principal, assistant principal or regular teacher may use corporal punishment in a reasonable manner against any student for good cause in or to maintain discipline and order within the public school in accordance with the following guidelines:

1. Corporal punishment shall be administered only after less stringent measures have failed, or if the conduct of a student is of such nature that corporal punishment is the only reasonable form of punishment under the circumstances;

2. The instrument to be used in administering corporal punishment shall be approved by the principal;

3. Corporal punishment shall be administered in the presence of another professional employee;

4. The nature of the punishment will be such that it is in proportion to the gravity of the offense, the apparent motive and disposition of the offender, and the influence of the offender's example and conduct on others; and

5. In determining the use and degree of corporal punishment, consideration will be given to the age, sex, size, and physical and emotional condition of the child.

A disciplinary record shall be maintained and shall contain the name of the student, the type of misconduct, the type of corporal punishment administered, the name of the person administering the punishment, the name of the witness present and the date and time of punishment. Records are to be kept on the official forms developed by the Board.

Disciplinary records shall be filed in the school office and made available to parents or students, upon request.

1. Adopted by Board November 17, 1992

GENERAL RULES AND ETHICS OF INTERNET/E-MAIL USE

Students are prohibited from:

Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures

• Use of obscene language

• Harassing, insulting or attacking others

• Damaging computers, computer systems or computer networks

• Violation of copyright laws

• Trespassing in another's folders, work or files

• Intentional misuse of resources

• Using another's password

• Use of the network for commercial purposes

• Revealing your-personal address or phone number or that of another person.

PARENTAL PERMISSION / AGREEMENT

As the parent or legal guardian of a student, I have read the General Rules and Ethics of Internet/e-Mail Use and I understand this access will be provided to my child for educational purposes only. While Smith County Board of Education has taken reasonable precautions to eliminate controversial material, I also recognize that it is impossible for the Smith County Board of Education to eliminate all controversial materials, and I will not hold them responsible for inappropriate material acquired on the network.

I have discussed this agreement with my child and have explained that any violation of the rules is unethical and may be subject to a Category 11 Offense of misuse of school property. I hereby accept the responsibility for my child's use of the Internet and give my permission for him/her to use the Internet at school.

In the event 1, as the parent or legal guardian for the students, wish to terminate this agreement; I must notify the Smith County Board of Education.

PARENT TEXTBOOK AGREEMENT

Textbooks are the property of the Smith County Board of Education and shall be returned at the end of the school year, upon completion of the course or upon withdrawal from a course or school. Books that are lost or damaged; to the extent that it is no longer usable, or maliciously vandalized, must be paid for at 100% replacement costs.

Failure to pay for the book(s) will result in the following:

1. Refusal to issue any additional textbooks until restitution is made.

2. Withholding all grades, diplomas, report cards, or transcripts until restitution is made.

Grading System

A = 93- 100

B = 85 - 92

C = 75 - 84

D = 70 - 74

F = Below 70

S = Satisfactory

U = Unsatisfactory

N= Needs to Improve

FINAL TEST EXEMPTION POLICY

Students who have attained the necessary grade average will be exempted only if a parent or legal guardian has signed the appropriate form acknowledging awareness of the exemption and gives permission for the student not to attend school on the days the exams are given.

Any student who has attained perfect attendance, and has a passing average, will be exempt from the final test.