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2017-18

STUDENT HANDBOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MESSAGE FROM Guilford County Schools .................................................. 1

GUILFORD COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AND CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION .............................................................. 2

I. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................3

II. DEFINITIONS ......................................................................................... 6

III. GENERAL PROVISIONS...........................................................................8

IV. IMPLEMENTATION ................................................................................. 9

V. PROCEDURE FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AND APPEALS ................ 9

VI. MAINTENANCE OF DISCIPLINARY RECORDS, EXPUNGEMENT.........11

VII. DISCIPLINARY MEASURES.....................................................................12

VIII. EXPULSION OF A GUILFORD COUNTY STUDENT...............................14

IX. VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT.........................................22

Rule 1: Trespassing Rule 2: Attendance Rule 3: Cheating Rule 4: Inappropriate or Lewd Interpersonal Behavior Rule 5: Use of Tobacco Products Rule 6: Noncompliance with Directives from Principals, Teachers and Other School Personnel Rule 7: Bus Misbehavior Rule 8: Insulting, Abusive, Harassing, Profane, Obscene or Seriously Disrespectful Words, Acts of Touching, Gestures, Signs, Verbal Threats or Other Acts Rule 9: Gambling Rule 10: Forging Notes/Documents Rule 11: Open Lunch Compliance Rule 12: Arson or Making or Possessing Explosive or Incendiary Devices Rule 13: Unjustified Activation of a Fire or Other Alarm System Rule 14: Fighting Among Students Rule 15: Extortion Rule 16: Theft or Destruction of School or Personal Property Rule 17: Robbery, Burglary, Taking or Destroying Property, Using Violence or Threat of Violence Rule 18: Incidents of Aggressive Physical Action Rule 19: Threats or Actions of Assault Against Adults Rule 20: Physical Assault Upon a Student

Rule 21: Possession of a Firearm Rule 22: Possession of a Dangerous Weapon or Other Instrument Rule 23: Disruption of School Rule 24: Possession, Use, Sale, Delivery or Distribution of Marijuana, Narcotics, Stimulants, Alcoholic Beverages, and Any Other Unauthorized or Illegal Substances or Drug Paraphernalia Rule 25: Gang Activity or Gang-related Activity Rule 26: Violations of North Carolina Criminal Statutes Rule 27. Prohibitions on the Use of Cellular Phones and Other Electronic Devices Rule 28: Student Dress

X. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.............................................................40

XI. STUDENT ASSIGNMENT.......................................................................40

XII. STUDENTS IN TRANSITION...................................................................45

XIII. SELECTED PROCEDURES AND ADOPTED POLICIES..........................47

Sexual Harassment of Students (GAMAA)................................................................... 47 Registered Sex Offenders ? Students (JBCD)............................................................. 52 Sexual Harassment by Students (JCDAE).................................................................... 53 Student Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Free Environment (JCDAD).......... 55 Drug and Alcohol Free School Environment (JCDAC)................................................ 57 Acceptable Use of Electronic Transmission Capabilities (EFE/EFE-P)......................... 58 Field Trips (IFCB)......................................................................................................... 64 Children with Disabilities/Special Needs ....................................................................66 Grading and Reporting Student Progress (IHA) ......................................................... 67 Graduation Requirements (IHF) .................................................................................. 69 Early Graduation.......................................................................................................... 71 Student Accountability Standards, K-12(IKEA/IKEA-P)............................................... 71 Attendance Policy K-12 (JBD)..................................................................................... 81 Student Dress Code (JCDB/JCDB-P).......................................................................... 87 Grievances - Students/Parents (JCE) .......................................................................... 89 Administration of Medications to Students (JGCD/JGCD-P)...................................... 98 School Nurse............................................................................................................. 103 Diabetes.................................................................................................................... 103 Secret Societies (JHCAA) ......................................................................................... 103 Student Records (JR)..................................................................................................103 Military Recruitment ................................................................................................. 121 School Health Education Program: Reproductive Health and Safety Education...... 121 Summary of Testing Procedures by Testing Program ............................................... 121

Students Participating in Extracurricular Activities (JH) ............................................ 128 Student Participation in Interscholastic Activities (JI).................................................131 Visitors at School Sponsored Activities (KM) .............................................................135

XIV. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION ................................................ 136 XV. APPENDIX APPENDIX A ? Verification of Review and Understanding APPENDIX B ? Parent/Guardian Verification of Receipt and Review APPENDIX C ? Memorandum of Disciplinary Action APPENDIX D ? Expungement of Long-term Suspensions or Expulsions APPENDIX E ? Harassment, Bullying Or Discrimination Reporting Form Parent Consent and Photo Release Form XVI.GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS CALENDAR

GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS

Dear GCS students and families:

Welcome to the 2017-18 school year. We are excited to have you back in the classroom and ready to learn.

This handbook provides a selection of policies that are pertinent to all GCS students and parents. Please review the document as it may address any questions you have about grades, field trips, student assignment, health, safety and discipline. All of our board policies are available in full on our website at .

Our mission is to prepare each student to be college- and career-ready, and we are proud of the many achievements made by our students and staff. Parents are a key part of that success, and I invite you to remain an active participant in your child's education. Together, we can soar to greatness.

In the interest of all children, Dr. Sharon L. Contreras, Superintendent Guilford County Schools

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