Parental Responsibilities
Bacon County High School
Parent/Student Handbook
2019-2020
1190 US Hwy 1 South, Alma, GA 31510
(912) 632-4144
Fax (912) 632-6603
Principal: Mrs. Traci Martin
Assistant Principal: Mr. Scott Brown
CTAE Director: Mr. Clinton Johnson
This agenda belongs to:
Name: ____________________________Grade: ____________
Address: ____________________________________________
City: ____________________ Telephone:__________________
Contents
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|Page | |Item |
|4 |…………… |Parent right to Know: Highly Qualified Teachers |
|5 |…………… |BOE Welcome |
|6 |…………… |Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Beliefs |
|7 |…………… |BCHS Alma Mater |
|8 |…………… |Nondiscrimination Policy |
|9 |…………… |Bell Schedules |
|10 |…………… |Bacon County BOE School Calendar 2019-20 |
|11 |…………… |BCHS Clubs |
|12 |…………… |Student Support Services, Tip Line |
|13 |…………… |Gifted Education |
|14 |…………… |BCHS Faculty and Staff |
|15 |…………… |Attendance Policy |
|16 |…………… |Academic Awards & Honors, Honor Graduates |
|17 |…………… |Valedictorian & Salutitorian, Star Student, GHP, National Merit |
|18 |…………… |Dual Enrollment, CTAE Cords, Spanish, Scholarships |
|19 |…………… |Scholarships |
|20 |…………… |Extracurricular Activities |
|21 |…………… |Eligibility, Lists of Activities and Head Coaches, Gender Equity |
|22 |…………… |Assembly & Pep Rally Behavior |
|23 |…………… |Buses |
|24 |…………… |Buses |
|25 |…………… |Cell Phone Policy, Change of Address, Automated Phone System |
|26 |…………… |Cheating/Plagiarism, Checking In/Out of School |
|27 |…………… |College Visitation, Professional Visitors, Signs, Dress Code |
|28 |…………… |Dress Code, Emergency Drills |
|29 |…………… |Exemptions, Fund Raising |
|30 |…………… |Guidance and Counseling, Grade Reporting |
|31 |…………… |Graduation, Graduation Requirements |
|32 |…………… |Requirements for Promotion/Graduation, Hall Passes, Hospital Homebound |
|33 |…………… |Internet Policy, Lost Articles, Lunchroom Costs and Charges |
|34 |…………… |Make-up Work, Media Center, Medication, Nurse Passes |
|35 |…………… |Nurse Passes, Online Options |
|36 |…………… |Online Classes, Parent Conferences, Parental Responsibilities, PBIS |
|37 |…………… |PBIS, Progress Reports, Resource Officer, Restrooms |
|38 |…………… |Schedule Changes, Security and Thefts |
|39 |…………… |TADRA (needed for driver's license) |
|40 |…………… |TADRA (needed for driver's license) |
|41 |…………… |Tardiness, Telephone Calls, Testing Out |
|42 |…………… |Testing Out |
|43 |…………… |Textbooks, Transcripts, Unauthorized Areas, Use of Automobiles, Visitors |
|44 |…………… |Withdrawal from School, Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) |
|45 |…………… |Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) |
|46 |…………… |Student Code of Conduct |
|47 |…………… |Student Code of Conduct |
|48 |…………… |Student Code of Conduct |
|49 |…………… |Student Code of Conduct |
|50 |…………… |Student Code of Conduct |
|51 |…………… |Search and Seizure, Disciplinary Interventions |
|52 |…………… |Restricted Lunch, In-School Suspension (ISS) |
|53 |…………… |Suspension (OSS), Tribunal |
|54 |…………… |Corporal Punishment, Alternative School |
|55 |…………… |Fighting and Altercations Policy |
|56 |…………… |Off-Campus Behavior |
|57 |…………… |Authority of the Principal, Teacher Authority, Unsafe School Choice Option |
|58 |…………… |Student Attendance Protocol |
|59 |…………… |Student Attendance Protocol |
|60 |…………… |Student Attendance Protocol |
|61 |…………… |Student Attendance Protocol |
|61 |…………… |Enrollment |
|62 |…………… |Notable BCHS Handbook Changes and Student Key Points to Know |
|63 |…………… |Notable BCHS Handbook Changes and Student Key Points to Know |
|64 |…………… |Notable BCHS Handbook Changes and Student Key Points to Know |
|65 |…………… |Notable BCHS Handbook Changes and Student Key Points to Know |
|66 |…………… |Notice of Receipt of Handbook |
|67 |_______ |Internet User’s Contract |
Parent Right to Know: Highly Qualified Teachers
In compliance with the requirements of the Every Students Succeeds Act, Bacon County High School would like to inform you that you may request information about the professional qualifications of your student’s teacher(s) and/or paraprofessional(s). The following information may be requested:
1. Whether the student’s teacher has met State qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction;
2. Whether the student’s teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which State qualification or licensing criteria have been waived; and
3. Whether the student’s teacher is teaching in the field of discipline of the certification of the teacher.
4. Whether the student is provided services by paraprofessionals, and if so, their qualifications.
If you wish to request information concerning your child’s teacher’s and/or paraprofessional’s qualifications, please contact your child’s principal, Traci Martin, at 632-4414.
Derecho de los Padres a Saber: Maestros Altamente Calificados
En conformidad con los requisitos de la Ley de Sucesos de Todos los Alumnos, la Escuela Preparatoria del Condado de Bacon le informará que puede solicitar información sobre las calificaciones profesionales de los maestros y / o paraprofesionales de su estudiante. Se puede solicitar la siguiente información:
1. Si el maestro del estudiante ha cumplido con los criterios de calificación y licencia del estado para los niveles de grado y materias en las cuales el maestro provee instrucción;
2. Si el maestro del estudiante está enseñando en estado de emergencia u otro estado provisional a través del cual se han renunciado los criterios de calificación o licencia del Estado; y
3. Si el profesor del estudiante está enseñando en el campo de la disciplina de la certificación del profesor.
4. Si el estudiante recibe servicios de los paraprofesionales, y si es así, sus calificaciones.
Si desea solicitar información sobre las calificaciones de su maestro y / o paraprofesional, por favor comuníquese con el director de su hijo, Traci Martin, al 632-4414.
Bacon County Board of Education
Superintendent of Schools, Ms. Judy Rowland
Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Jason Rigdon
Welcome to the 2019-20 school year. We are extremely excited about the upcoming school year. To help ensure student success, it is important that parents and students understand school policies and procedures, as well as academic and behavioral expectations.
Everyone associated with the Bacon County School system is dedicated to providing a safe, orderly, productive learning environment for students. We ask that you carefully read and discuss the information contained in the Student Handbook with your child, particularly the Attendance Policy, Academic Information, and Expectations of Students.
Parents/Guardians and students are asked to sign the “Notice of Receipt” sheet and return it to school. This form is kept on file. Your signature does not mean you agree or disagree with the contents. It simply means you have seen a copy of the handbook on-line and are aware of its contents as it applies to students.
Parents/Guardians and students are also asked to read and sign the “Student Network/Internet User Agreement and Parent Permission Form” and return it to school. This form is kept on file and will ensure your child is provided access to district computer resources, as long as he/she complies with appropriate use.
In compliance with state requirements, parent/guardians are also asked to complete and sign the “School-Sponsored Club Participation Permission Form” and return it to school if you wish to opt out. All participants of extracurricular activities are subject to random drug testing.
Thank you in advance for reviewing this important document with your child and for returning the following: “Notice of Receipt,” the “Student Network/Internet User Agreement and Parent Permission Form,” and the “School-Sponsored Club Participation Permission Form”.
|Principal: |Mrs. Traci Martin | |CTAE Director: |Mr. Clinton Johnson |
|Assistant Principal: |Mr. Scott Brown | |Guidance Counselor |Ms. Amanda Williams |
|Athletic Director: |Mr. Chuck Woodall | | | |
Vision Statement
All for graduation, graduation for all!
Mission Statement
To ensure that all students engage in opportunities and experiences through collaboration that will provide the rigor, individual support, interventions, and assessments that are the hallmarks of a successful school. We will do this by working with students and parents to provide high quality academic and co-curricular instruction that ensure quality and academic excellence. This will be evidenced by meeting and exceeding agreed-upon standards of academic success allowing for post-secondary options including, but not limited to, college and the workforce.
Beliefs
1. Education is a lifelong process that promotes growth and carries with it a responsibility to be a productive citizen in a democratic society.
2. Education will be changing and adapting, ever keeping up with the changes in society and the world.
3. Learning will be risk-free, both emotionally and physically, in a positive climate.
4. Everyone can learn and deserves equal opportunities to do so. Individual learning styles and needs must be taken into consideration.
5. Education is a collaborative effort involving school, community, parents, and students.
6. Education will provide the student a broader perspective than is available in his/her community.
7. Education will actively promote the expectation of the twenty-first century society and employers requiring employees and citizens to demonstrate character traits such as responsibility, dependability, initiative, and self-discipline.
Education will emphasize the critical work ethics of attendance, productivity, organization, respect, cooperation, teamwork, and will set priorities that are essential for success in high school, in universities or vocational colleges, the military, the business world, and in one's personal life.
Bacon County High School’s Alma Mater
True are we to you,
Fairer than all the rest
Bacon, we love you best:
You are our might.
And so in songs of praise,
Of all these happy days,
Our voices we will raise
With pure delight.
Emblem of power!
Scarlet and white we hail,
We know you cannot fail,
Our school so dear.
As vine around a tree,
Our hearts will cling to thee,
Showing out loyalty,
From year to year.
• Mrs. H. L. Bass
AN ACCREDITED HIGH SCHOOL
Bacon County High School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Georgia Accrediting Commission.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed or national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and the Carl Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act of 1990); or disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) in educational programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance.
Employees, students and the general public are hereby notified that the Bacon County School District and Bacon High School do not discriminate in any educational programs or activities or in employment policies.
Perkins Act Clinton Johnson, CTAE Director
Title II & Title VI Board of Education Central Office Staff
Title IX Board of Education Central Office Staff
Section 504 and ADA Board of Education Central Office Staff
Inquiries concerning the application of the Perkins Act, Title VI, Title IX or Section 504 and ADA to the policies and practices of the System may be addressed to the persons listed above at the following address:
Bacon County Board of Education
102 West 4th Street,
Alma, GA 31510
(P) 912-632-7363.
Complaints of Discrimination/Harassment
The School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability or gender in employment decisions or educational programs and activities, including its athletic programs. Any student, employee, applicant for employment, parent or other individual who believes he or she has been subjected to harassment or discrimination by other students or employees of the School District based upon any of the factors listed above should promptly report the same to the principal of the school or the appropriate coordinator as listed below, who will implement the Board's discriminatory complaints or harassment procedures. Students may also report harassment or discrimination to their school counselor.
Bell Schedules
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FIRST MORNING BELL (Students may enter hallways) 7:50 am
SECOND MORNING BELL (Class Begins) 8:00 am
Regular Bell Schedule
|Period |Time |
|1st Block |8:00 – 9:36 |
|Grab & Go |9:36 – 9:46 |
|2nd Block |9:46 – 11:24 |
|3rd Block |11:28 – 1:40 |
|1st Lunch |12:30 – 1:00 |
|2nd Lunch |1:10 – 1:40 |
|4th Block |1:44 – 3:20 |
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Homeroom/Club Schedule
|1st Block |8:00 – 9:30 |
|Grab & Go |9:30 – 9:40 |
|HR/Club |9:40 – 10:00 |
|2nd Block |10:04 – 11:34 |
|3rd Block |11:48 – 1:40 |
|1st Lunch |12:30 – 1:00 |
|2nd Lunch |1:10 – 1:40 |
|4th Block |1:44 – 3:20 |
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1st Lunch – CTAE, PE, and Spanish
2nd Lunch – Science, Math, and Social Studies
Authorized Lunch Time Areas:
1. Cafeteria
2. Court Yard
BACON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
CALENDAR 2019-20
July 29 – August 1, 2019 Pre-planning
August 2, 2018 Holiday
August 5, 2018 First Day of School
September 2 Labor Day Holiday
September 20 In-Service Day
October 4 (43 Days) End 1st Nine Weeks
October 14 Holiday
October 15 In-Service Day
October 24 Early Release
November 25-29 Thanksgiving Holidays
December 18 (46 Days) Early Release/End 2nd Nine Weeks/End Semester
December 19- Jan 3, 2020 Christmas Holidays
January 6 In-Service Day
January 7 Students Return
January 20 Martin Luther King Holiday
February 14 In-Service Day
February 17-18 Presidents’ Day-Holiday
March 13 (45 Days) 3rd Nine Weeks
March 16 In-Service Day
March 26 Early Release
April 6-10 Spring Break
May 22 (44 Days) Early Release/Graduation /End Semester/4th Nine Weeks
May 25 Memorial Day Holiday
May 26-28 Post-planning
|Club |Sponsor |Affiliation |Dues |
|Beta Club |Eddie Mosley |National |Yes |
|STEM Club |Jordan McGuire |Independent |Yes |
|Family, Career, and Community Leaders of |Jessica Johnson |National |Yes |
|America (FCCLA) | | | |
|Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) |Michael McClintock |National |Yes |
|FFA Organization |JR Miles/Mike Slice |National FFA |Yes |
|Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) | |National |Yes |
|H.O.S.A |Jessica Boatright |National |Yes |
|(Health Occupations Students of America) | | | |
|4-H Club |Faye Miller |National |Yes |
|Search Club | |Independent |Yes |
|Spanish Club | |Independent |Yes |
|Technology Student Association |Brent Johnson |National |Yes |
|DECA | |National |Yes |
|Student Council |Heidi Stevens |Independent |No |
BACON HIGH SCHOOL’S SCHOOL-SPONSORED CLUBS
If a club for which information has not been provided is started after this information is distributed, parents will be provided the club information at that time and written permission will be required prior to my student’s participation.
Bacon High School Student Support Services
Bacon High School faculty and staff offer several opportunities for students to be successful in their high school experiences. Courses are relevant and rigorous, and teachers foster caring relationships with their students to increase student engagement and achievement. To meet the needs of our changing world, your school leaders and educators constantly seek to improve upon existing practices to meet the needs of students.
Homeroom
Bacon High School teachers serve as student advisors for all students. Each student has an advisor to assist with academics, social issues, vocational concerns, and preparation toward graduation.
Tutoring
Students who need extra support may be assigned to Tutoring at the end of the school day. Students have the opportunity to spend at least one hour per week working on assignments to improve grades and complete work to experience more success in their classes. Teachers are available before and after school to tutor students.
Counselors
Your counselors can help you access the resources you need to be successful in high school. If you are having difficulties in classes, at home, with peers, or need someone to talk to, come to the counseling center and see your Counselor, Mrs. Amanda Williams at amanda.williams@ .
Tip Line
The Tip Line is on the BCRaiders website/app. It is for students and parents to report concerns/dangers. Things like criminal behavior, weapons, drugs, bullying, planned fights, etc. You can also ask for help for yourself or your friends who are sad/depressed and who have shared that they are harming themselves or plan to harm themselves or others. To Use:
Download the BC Raiders app
Go to your app store & search for Bacon Co SD
Once you have downloaded and opened, find the Tip Line in the app
In the first field, type the information you want to share. You can include a picture (screen shot), or write a sentence or two. Even if you want to be anonymous, please don’t forget to include the name of the person you are concerned about.
In the second field, use the dropdown to select the category of your concern. A safety risk may include planned fights or insecure exterior doors, etc. A threat includes any threat (verbal, written, electronic, etc.) to the safety of the school or individual student or staff member. Weapons should be reportedly immediately. Do not rely solely on the Tip Line for this reporting.
In the third field, select the school where the concern is, which may not be your school.
In the fourth field, if you want to remain anonymous, pull the tab over to light the green button. If you choose not to remain anonymous, enter your name, email, and phone number here.
In the fifth field, pull the tab over to light the green button if you need to share a location.
GIFTED EDUCATION
BACON COUNTY SCHOOLS
2019-2020
DEFINITION: The definition of a student eligible for gifted education services in Georgia may be found in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. This section defines services for students as intellectually gifted. The definition is expanded in Georgia Board of Education Rules160-4-2-.08 Gifted Education and 160-4-2-.38 Education Program for Gifted Students. The latter states in section (2) definitions, (a) Gifted Student: “. . . a student who demonstrates a high degree of intellectual, creative and/or artistic ability(ies), possesses exceptional leadership skills, or excels in specific academic fields and who needs special instruction and/or special ancillary services to achieve at levels commensurate with his or her abilities."
REFERRAL PROCEDURES: Student referrals shall be non-discriminatory with respect to race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or economic background. Students may be referred in the following ways:
1. Automatic Referral: Any student who scores 90% on state adopted norm referenced test on total reading, total math, or total battery shall be referred for further testing. Reasonable consideration shall be applied to this referral procedure concerning the number of times a given student should be referred after mental ability testing indicates he/she is not qualified. Factors to be considered include difference between obtained score and required score; possibility of detriment to the student's self-esteem; and social or developmental factors that indicate the need for additional testing.
2. A teacher or any responsible person who has knowledge of the student's intellectual functioning may also refer a student. This may include teachers, parents, self or peers.
3. Re-evaluation of Ineligible Students: Unless there is compelling evidence that a child’s performance level has changed, a two year waiting period is recommended.
BCHS Faculty & Staff
|Administration: | |
| |Principal: |Traci Martin | | |
| |Assistant Principal: |Scott Brown | | |
| |CTAE Director: |Clinton Johnson | | |
| |Guidance Counselor: |Amanda Williams | | |
| |Instructional Coach |Alison Lee | | |
| |Attendance: |Vickie Rewis | | |
| |Bookkeeping: |Linda Mikell | | |
| |Records: |Connie Mercer | | |
| |Registrar: |Lisa Nobles | | |
| |Family Connections: |Kim Vickers | | |
| |Social Worker: |Teri Land | | |
|Academic Departments | |
|* |Mathematics |Tanya Bourdeau |* |Social Studies |Eddie Mosley |
| |Mathematics |Caroline Taylor | |Social Studies |Neil White |
| |Mathematics |John Hatten | |Social Studies |Robert McKenzie |
| |Mathematics |Joni Lee | |Social Studies |Matthew Spell |
| |Mathematics |Abby Bennett |* |Science |Jordan McGuire |
| |Lang/Arts |Debbie Wooten | |Science |Gregory Turner |
| |Lang/Arts |Ryan Graves | |Science |Angela Tucker |
| |Lang/Arts |Kristy Folsom | |Science |Samantha Gimbel |
| |Lang/Arts |Heidi Stevens | |Credit Recovery |Mike Thompson |
|* |Lang/Arts |Janet White | | | |
|CTAE |Special Education |
|* |WBL |Clinton Johnson |* |Math |Candy Johnson |
| |Technology |Brent Johnson | |Math |Ray Stevens |
| |Early Child |Jessica Johnson | |English |Brian Watson |
| |Health Occ |Jessica Boatright | |English |Jennifer Lee |
| |Ag Mech. |JR Miles | |Science |Melissa Taylor |
| |Ag Hort. |Mike Slice | |Social Studies |Paige Johnson |
| |Young Farmer |Jimmy Scott | |Self-Contained |Nicki Tyson |
| |Business |Sharon Komanecky | |Paraprofessional |Sonya Nipper |
| |Business | | |Paraprofessional |Angela Berryhill |
| | | | |Paraprofessional |Marlana Overstreet |
| | | | |Paraprofessional |Kelly Taylor |
|Athletic Department |Alternative Education |
|* |AD |Chuck Woodall |* |Alt School |Kenny Murphy |
| |PE |Keith Gosse | |Mathematics |Derrick Green |
| |PE |Noble Coley | |ISS |Todd Ragle |
| |PE |Greg Gay | |ISS |John David Sellers |
* Denotes head of the department.
Email: first.last@
School Policies and Procedures
Attendance Policy
Students who attend school consistently learn more and make better grades. Regular daily attendance is the responsibility of the parent and the student. The following administrative procedures shall be followed by the school, students and parents/guardians in regard to attendance for grades 9-12:
A. Students may not be admitted to Bacon High School five days after a term begins without proof of attendance at another school.
B. Excused absences from school are granted under the following circumstances:
1. Personal illness or attendance in school endangering a student’s health or the health of others.
2. A serious illness or death in a student’s family necessitating absence from school.
3. A court order or an order by a governmental agency, including pre-induction physical examinations for service in the armed forces, mandating absence from school.
4. Celebrating religious holidays necessitating absence from school.
5. Conditions rendering attendance impossible or hazardous to student health or safety.
6. A period not to exceed one day is allowed, for registering to vote or voting in a public election.
7. The State Board of Education has initiated amendments to Rule 160-5-1 .10 Student Attendance. The rule implements recent legislation providing up to 5 excused absences for students of military parents called to duty or on leave from overseas deployment.
C. Absences are unexcused for all other reasons, including but not limited to: missing the bus, oversleeping, power outage, vacations, trips, family visits, car trouble, baby-sitting, and running errands.
D. Students are required to make up all class work, assignments, tests, etc. within five school days when absent from class. Students will be entered a “missing” grade in the gradebook, which is calculated as a “0”, until assignment is made-up.
E. Documentation is required when a student returns from an absence. The fact that attendance was impractical or inadvisable must be attested to by a written statement from the student’s parent/guardian or a licensed physician within five (5) days of the student’s return. These written statements must be turned in to the Attendance Office or the absence will be documented as unexcused. If an absence was due to a court appearance, a copy of the subpoena or other court document must be provided. Documentation for each absence (parent notes, medical excuses, etc.) must be on file within five school days following the student's return from an absence.
F. If a student has a serious medical or legal problem, the student’s parent/guardian should notify an Administrator and the student’s counselor.
G. In the event of prolonged illness, the services of the homebound teacher should be requested.
H. More than ten unexcused absences, including ISS days, from ANY class in a semester disallows student to participate in Homecoming or Homecoming Court, Prom, Senior Events (excluding Graduation), Honor Graduates(2nd semester), Who’s Who, Grad Bash, or Senior Superlatives.
Tardies:
Students who miss more than half of a class period will be counted absent for that class.
School-Related Absences
1. Students who will be absent for school-sponsored non-instructional activities must make prior arrangements to make up all work that will be missed.
2. Students must have prior approval from all of their teachers to be absent from classes for these activities. Non-approval may be given by the teacher for any issue with grades or attendance.
Perfect Attendance
Certificates for perfect attendance are awarded at the end of the year. Any student who misses one block during a day is considered absent for calculation of perfect attendance.
Academic Awards and Honors
Principal's Honor Roll: The student has no grade less than 90 for the nine-weeks grading period.
Honor Roll: The student has an overall average of no less than 90 for the nine-weeks grading period.
Honor Graduates
Students entering 9th grade in 2014-2015 and Following
Honor Graduates are those students who have grade point average of 90.00 in all academic course work. Averages will not be rounded up. Course requirements for honor graduate include those that meet the minimum University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents requirements. A list of these can be found by clicking on the Staying on Course-High School Curriculum Requirements link found on the following website: . These courses may include but are not limited to the following: Lit 9, Lit 10, American Lit, AP Language, English Lit, AP Lit, Coordinate Algebra and Algebra 1, Analytical Geometry and Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Pre-calculus, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Oceanography, Forensic Science, Anatomy, Physics, World History, US History, American Government, Economics, Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, all college classes with an 1100 or higher course number. The final date for determining Honor status shall be the last progress report during the 2019-20 school year.
Superior Honor Graduates are those students who met the above criteria and have taken at least 6 honors, advanced, AP, or 1100 (or higher) college-level courses.
** Students may not have any more than 10 unexcused absences, including ISS, in any class second semester of their senior year to be eligible for Honor Graduate or Superior Honor Graduate.
Valedictorian and Salutatorian
To be eligible for valedictory or salutatory honors a student must enroll no later than the first day of school of the 11th grade and must meet all graduation requirements for a General Diploma. The valedictorian shall be the senior student who has taken courses that qualify for Superior Honor Graduate status and has earned highest academic average in the class. The salutatorian shall be the senior student who has taken courses that qualify for Superior Honor Graduate status and has earned the second highest academic grade average in the class. In addition, these students cannot have ever faced any major discipline issues at BCHS.
*NOTE: If two or more students earn identical academic grade averages, the honors will be shared between the students with co-valedictorian or co-salutatorian titles.
Governor’s Honors Program
During the sophomore and junior years, students are nominated by their teachers for possible participation in this college-based summer program. Criteria that help to determine how students are evaluated for nomination include PSAT scores, grade point average, achievement test scores in the area of nomination, and participation in the area.
National Merit Program
Students are identified for this scholarship program by high scores on the PSAT test during October of their junior year only. No other test administration can qualify students for this program.
STAR Student
This award goes each year to the one senior student who has the highest SAT score and ranks within the top ten percent of the graduating class. The school winner goes on to compete in district and possible state STAR student programs. The school winner selects a teacher who is awarded the STAR teacher title.
Dual Enrollment
The Dual Enrollment Program allows eligible high school students to enroll in college degree-level courses. Specific guidelines, applications and counseling on this option are available from your guidance counselor.
CTAE Cords
CTAE cords are presented to graduates who pass their End of Pathway Assessment administered by the State.
Spanish 1 and 2:
Spanish is considered an academic elective for those who are planning to attend a four-year university after high school.
In order for students to be placed in a Spanish 1 and 2 class as underclassmen, the following credentials have been set:
English: 80 or higher without prior approval
All other academics: Passing
Those who improve their grades can take the class their senior year where they will need to pass both Spanish classes to go to a four-year university.
If they are not going to a four-year college, they do not have to take Spanish in high school.
Honors Spanish 3:
This class will offered to only those who excelled in Spanish 1 and 2.
Scholarship Opportunities
*R.T. Johnson Scholarship
Athletic-Academic Scholarship
Essay application required
Deadline – April 26th
*Satilla REMC Foundation Scholarships
Any senior can apply
Community/School Involvement
Short Answer Questionnaire
Deadline March 9th
-FNB South Scholarships
Teachers nominate students for application
-Exchange Club Scholarship
Teacher recommendation
Top votes for student of the month (one boy and one girl)
-Excel Club Scholarship
Excel Club member (community service organization)
Chosen by Excel Club
-4-H Scholarship
Chosen by 4-H
4-H members only
-John DeLoach Scholarship
Athletic (Football) Scholarship
Chosen by coaches
*Jasmine Moore Scholarship
In memory of Jasmine Moore
Essay and Teacher Recommendation Letter
Jennifer Lee has applications
Deadline passed in December
*Robert Guy/Vela Johnson Scholarship
Essay Application
For students planning to go into Nursing
-Agnes Bass Scholarship
Top Senior English Student
Based on LA gpa
-James G. Bennett Scholarship
Top Engineering Student
*SGCS Foundation Scholarship
For students who will attend SGSC
Applications in guidance
-James M. Dye Foundation Scholarship
Top two students planning to attend SGSC Waycross campus.
-Duck Taylor Scholarship
Athletic Scholarship
Chosen by Booster Club
*Community Playhouse Scholarship
Theater involvement
Short answer questions
April 26th
*Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship
For any female planning to become a teacher
Essay topic ‘Why I want to be a teacher?’
Deadline – April 19th
-Valene Bennett Scholarship
Chosen by CTAE teachers
*CPTC Foundation Scholarships
Short Application
*Kiley Marissa Music Scholarship
In memory of Kiley Marissa Music
Essay application
Coastal Pines students only
*Three Rivers Sportsman Club Scholarship
Community Involvement
Short Essay Application
-Teresa Sermons/Balfour Scholarship
In memory of Teresa Sermons
Provided by Balfour
Staff nominated
*Vietnam Veterans Scholarship
Short answer application
Must be a direct descendant of a Vietnam Veteran or
Someone on active duty from 8/5/1964 – 5/7/1975
Deadline March 28th
*Share Health Southeast Georgia Scholarship
Open to several counties
For anyone majoring in the medical field.
Application, Essay, and Letters of Recommendation
Deadline February 27th
*The Courtney Wilkes Memorial Agriculture & Veterinary Scholarship
Open to several counties for senior pursing a college degree in the areas of veterinary medicine or agriculture
Short answer application
Deadline March 15th
*Angel Brooke Wade Memorial Scholarship
Essay ‘What makes you happy?’
*Ford GA FFA Scholarship
Open to 12th grade FFA members
Money will be awarded once proof of post-secondary institution enrollment is shown
Deadline is April 13th
*G&R Farms Production Agriculture Scholarship
Open to 12th grade FFA members
Students must be planning a career in production agriculture
Money will be awarded once proof of post-secondary institution enrollment is shown
Deadline is April 13th
Extracurricular Activities and Athletics
Students are strongly encouraged to participate in clubs, athletics, music and other activities available at BCHS. These activities broaden a student's knowledge of real life situations, give them a chance to work cooperatively and give depth to the educational experience. In order to participate in any extracurricular activity, each student must meet all current Georgia High School Association eligibility requirements.
All Bacon County athletes and coaches are expected to demonstrate behavior that reflects pride and excellence in the athletic program at BCHS. We are proud of the winning tradition, which demands the best of everyone connected with athletics. Appearance, coupled with attitude and actions, reflect the student as an individual and as a representative of the school. Students should strive to be the best in their own eyes, thereby strengthening the championship tradition that exists at Bacon High School.
For rules and policies governing athlete conduct, see Bacon County Athletic Manual.
*Bacon High School Athletics follows Georgia High School’s mandated heat policy as well as our school athletic emergency action plan. These policies are in place to ensure the safety of all student-athletes. These policies can be found on the school website.
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements for students in any GHSA activity are:
5 credits beginning of 2nd year
11 credits beginning of 3rd year
17 credits beginning of 4th year
To be eligible, a student must pass three (3) courses during the previous semester to participate in an activity.
Athletics – Team Sports Available at Bacon High School
|FALL |
|Cross Country (Boys & Girls) |Derrick Green |
|Football |Keith Gosse |
|Girls Softball |Greg Gay |
|Competition Cheerleading |Tanya Bourdeau |
|Football Cheerleading |Jessica Johnson |
|E-Sports |April Taylor |
|WINTER | |
|Boys Basketball |Derrick Green |
|Girls Basketball |John O’Brien |
|Basketball Cheerleading |Heidi Hayes |
|Wrestling |Michael McClintock |
|Swimming |Amy Holton |
|SPRING | |
|Baseball |Noble Coley |
|Golf (Boys & Girls) |Michael McClintock |
|Boys Soccer |Todd Ragle |
|Girls Soccer |Sharon Komanecky |
|Tennis (Boys & Girls) |Joe Bourdeau |
|Track (Boys & Girls) |Brian Watson |
Athletics - Gender Equity in Sports
State law prohibits discrimination based on gender in athletic programs of local school systems (Equity in Sports Act, O.C.G.A. 20-2-315). Students are hereby notified that Bacon High School does not discriminate on the basis of gender in its athletic programs. Inquiries or complaints concerning sports equity in this school may be submitted to the sports equity coordinator. The sports equity coordinator for Bacon High School is Chuck Woodall. He may be contacted at chuck.woodall@.
Assembly Behavior
Students are expected to behave appropriately during assemblies. They should remain seated until the program is complete even if the bell rings. Provisions will be made for them to return to class without a tardy. Cat calls and unnecessary noises are not appropriate. Sleeping and talking are not appropriate. Students not behaving appropriately will be disciplined, and he/she will not be allowed to attend future assemblies.
Pep Rally Behavior
Any student who is not scheduled to be a part of a pep rally and is on the floor without permission will be disciplined and prohibited from attending future pep rallies.
Buses
Safety Rules on School Buses
(A) Students shall be prohibited from acts of physical violence as defined by Code Section 20-3-751.6, bullying as defined by subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-751.4, physical assault or battery of other persons on the school bus, verbal assault of other persons on the school bus, disrespectful conduct toward the school bus driver or other persons on the school bus, and other unruly behavior.
(1) The safety of all passengers on a school bus is a primary concern for the Bacon County Schools. With the support of the Board of Education, a “zero tolerance” for fights on school buses for middle and high school students is currently in effect.
Unlike playground, hallway, lunchroom or classroom, it is extremely difficult to seek safety inside a school bus when there is a fight, especially if the bus is moving. The risk for collateral injury to innocent students is much greater on a school bus than on a school campus, where innocent students could escape the immediate area for their own safety. There is a great danger when fists, long fingernails or thrown objects miss their intended mark and instead injure an innocent student sitting nearby. This danger is even more likely for younger children such as pre-kindergarten students who sometimes must ride on buses with older students. When a bus driver is focused on the highway, there is little chance of the driver being able to immediately intervene and stop the fight, at least until he or she can safely stop the bus and break up the fight. The safety of innocent students depends on all students following bus rules, especially those related to fights and serious disruptions.
Therefore, in addition to the normal punishment for fights, students in grades 6-12 who are guilty of fighting on a school bus shall be suspended from the bus for 30 consecutive school days. In addition to the normal punishment for fights, students in grades P-5 who are guilty of fighting on a school bus shall be suspended form the bus for 10 - 20 consecutive school days contingent upon the school principal’s decision regarding the incident, maturity of the student and past discipline record.
(B) Students shall be prohibited from using any electronic devices that affect the safe operation of a school bus, including but not limited to cell phones, pagers, audible radios, tape or compact disc players without headphones, or any other electronic device in a manner that might interfere with the driver’s operation of the school bus.
(C) Students shall be prohibited from using mirrors, lasers, flash cameras, or any other lights or reflective devises in a manner that might interfere with the school bus driver’s operation of the school bus.
(D) Students shall be required to obey all bus rules which include, but may not be limited to, the following:
(1) When loading, students shall remain at least 12 feet from the roadway, until the bus comes to a complete stop and the driver signals that it is OK to load.
(2) When crossing roadways, students shall cross no closer than 12 feet in front of the bus after the driver has signaled that it is OK.
(3) Students shall arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes prior to their designated pick-up time.
(4) In the morning, students will be allowed to disembark the bus only at their assigned school.
(5) If a student is to disembark his or her assigned bus at a location other than the normal stop, an administrator approved bus pass will be required.
(6) Students shall remain seated at all times while the bus is moving.
(7) All objects, including body parts, are required to remain inside of bus windows at all times.
(8) Students shall observe the same conduct as the classroom.
(9) Students shall obey all instructions given by the bus driver.
(10) Students shall refrain from using profanity or excessive noise.
(11) Students shall refrain from throwing objects or being destructive.
(12) Students shall not eat, drink, or use tobacco products on the bus.
Bacon County Student Transportation 6 Step Discipline Program
1. Driver will verbally warn student during route. Driver will document date and time of such warning.
2. Driver will relocate / assign student to a seat that is near the driver for a period of time that the driver deems necessary to correct behavior. If the student is already located near the front of the bus, the driver will verbally warn the student again to correct the behavior. Driver will document date and time.
3. Driver will submit documentation to the transportation office and a letter will be sent home to parents documenting corrective measures taken and advising that the next incident will result in a referral submission to the school principal.
4. Driver will present a written referral, with documentation of dates for steps one thru three, to the appropriate school administrator. Disciplinary action for the first referral will result in a minimum of a one day bus suspension for all schools.
5. Driver will present a written referral to the appropriate school administrator. Student will serve a minimum of 3 days bus suspension for all schools.
6. Subsequent referrals will result in progressive bus suspensions of 5 days, 10 days, 20 days, then expulsion from the bus for the remainder of the school year.
Exceptions:
1. Fighting. Students in grades 6-12 who are guilty of fighting on a school bus shall be suspended from the bus for 30 consecutive days in addition to school administered punishment. Students in grades PK-5 who are guilty of fighting on a school shall be suspended from 10-30 days contingent upon the school principal’s decision regarding the incident, maturity of the student and past discipline record.
2. Group Disruption. Students in grades 6-12 that disrupt safe bus operation as a group and refuse to follow driver instructions will immediately be returned to the appropriate school where they will be removed from the bus by an appropriate administrator. These students will be immediately suspended from the bus for a minimum of 10 days in addition to school administered discipline. This will also automatically set the students in step 6 of the discipline ladder within the number of days suspended.
3. Steps listed address behavior issues within standard bus rules. Principals may, at their discretion, set a student at any level in step 6 according to the actions and history of the student in which the principals deem necessary for the safe operation of the school bus.
Emergency phone calls can always be made in the main office; so cell phones are not needed during school hours. If parents must contact their child, they should call the school office at 912-632-4414. The school office staff is excellent at relaying emergency messages from parents to students.
Change of Address/Telephone/Guardian
A change of address, telephone number, or guardian should be reported immediately to the front office and Ms. Lisa Nobles in the Counseling Center. She will update information in our student information program.
Automated Phone System
Bacon High School is equipped with an automated phone system that can call all contacts in the database simultaneously. This system is an extremely effective way to communicate with the entire school after hours for reminders of events, school cancellations for weather, etc. The system will be used in the event of an actual emergency which involves the school or its students. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT PARENTS KEEP ALL PHONE NUMBERS CURRENT IN ORDER FOR THIS SYSTEM TO WORK EFFECTIVELY.
Cheating and Plagiarism
Plagiarism, taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own, is a serious moral and academic offense, and it impedes the learning process. Colleges and universities have very serious consequences for plagiarism; we want our students to know what it is and how to avoid it. A student who is caught cheating or plagiarizing by a teacher will have the assignment/paper collected by the teacher. The student parent/guardian will be notified by phone by the teacher. Cheating may also result in disciplinary action, based on severity, and may result in a “0” for the grade on that assignment.
Checking In To School
Any student who arrives on campus after 8:00 AM or are not in their assigned classroom by 8:00 must sign in with the front office. Failure to follow the proper procedure will be considered Not Following Procedures. Students who are tardy to school and do not check into the office will be disciplined as violating rule 10 (AWOL) and subject to discipline.
Checking Out of School
Once a student arrives on campus he/she is not permitted to leave campus at anytime during the school day without permission from the school office. Checkouts will be made in the Office. Failure to follow the proper procedure will be considered truancy/AWOL.
Checkout will be by:
1. Parent, guardian, or person designated on the Check Out Card. I.D. may be required to checkout a Bacon High School student.
If a Check Out Card is not turned in to the office, only the parent or guardian will be allowed to check a student out of school.
2. Doctor/Dental appointment card.
3. School-related functions will be handled by the faculty advisor.
Procedure for Checkout:
1. Student should submit a note from the parent/guardian requesting the check out by 8:00 AM. This note should contain the following information:
a. Student name
b. Parent/Guardian Name
c. Date and time of check out
d. Contact phone number to verify legitimacy
2. Office personnel will call the phone number on the check-out request note to verify its authenticity.
3. Student will be issued a check out slip from office personnel.
4. Student will submit the check-out slip to their teacher at the time of the check out.
5. Student will exit via the front office and sign the check-out form as they leave.
6. Students checking out will only be allowed to return to school the same day with a doctor’s excuse or accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Note: Student will not be authorized to leave without following the procedure above. Students will NOT be allowed to check out via a phone call. Should you desire to check out your student and you have not followed the procedure above you a parent/guardian or person designated on the Check-Out Card must visit the school in person to sign out the student.
College Visitation
All college campus visits and testing should be arranged through the senior counselor. Senior students are provided one day per semester for visitation and testing. Verification will be required upon returning to school. This will count as a school-related absence.
College, Technical College, and Military Representatives
College, technical college, and military representatives will be permitted to meet with students in the Counseling Center. These visits will be scheduled during advisement, electives, and at lunch. A student should not abuse this privilege by remaining with the representative longer than necessary.
Courtesy
When students enter Bacon High School, they are a part of the school and reflect upon the school's reputation. As Bacon High School wishes to maintain its good reputation, it is important for all students to be polite to fellow students and to treat each other with respect. Faculty, staff members, and adults are to be treated with respect.
Display of Signs
Signs, bulletins, or announcements are not to be placed on walls or doors of the school without an administrator’s permission.
Dress Code
Conventional dress worn in a traditional manner is the norm for approved dress at Bacon High School. It is the student’s responsibility to come to school fully clothed and to wear clothes that are not dangerous to health or safety, do not disrupt the learning process, and stay within the school dress code. Extremes in dress and grooming are not permitted. Hoodies, hats, and headwear that is deemed distractive to the learning process by the faculty are not permitted.
Clothing should be fitted so there is no midriff or underwear showing when standing, bending, seated, or moving. All pants must be worn at the natural waistline. Sagging pants (worn below the waistline) are not permitted. If belts are worn, they must be buckled. Zippers must be zipped, and fasteners must be fastened.
Any clothing, apparel, or ornament that has racial or ethnic connotations that could be considered a disruption to the school setting, will be prohibited to be worn or displayed at school or any school activity.
The following items of clothing are not permitted:
• Outer clothing which resembles sleepwear or underwear, pajama-type pants or bedroom shoes or slippers
• Tank tops or shirts with shoulder straps narrower than two (2) inches, (Females). Midriff tops, low-cut tops and one-shoulder tops, see-through blouses covering bras/tube tops
• Sleeveless shirts for males
• Miniskirts and short shorts – Shorts and skirts must be to the top of the knees for females unless leggings are worn underneath. Males’ shorts must be past mid-thigh.
• Towels, blankets, hand cloths, curlers, combs, and metal chains
• Bike pants, leggings, or other apparel that is extremely tight fitting must be covered with long loose tops approaching the mid-thigh length.
• Clothing/jewelry with profanity, vulgarities, or other offensive language, references to alcohol or drug use, gangs, social clubs, weapons, or sexually suggestive items
• No holes in pants above the knee unless leggings are worn underneath. Holes above the knees cannot be covered with tape or other forms of wrapping.
• Hats, hoodies, and any other headwear.
Note: Administrator discretion applies to all of the above.
Dress code discipline will be enforced by both teachers and administrators. Discipline will be assigned and, if necessary, students will be loaned shirts or scrubs to wear or a parent/guardian will be called to bring a change of clothes. Students will not be allowed to remain in the classroom with inappropriate clothing.
Consequences of Failing to Follow Dress Code
1st & 2nd Offense – Warning
3rd Offense – 1 day Restricted Lunch (RL) each.
4th Offense – 2 days RL
5th Offense – 1 full day of ISS or Corporal Punishment per parent request
6th Offense – 2 Full days of ISS or Corporal Punishment per parent request
*Each offense will result in a call home for a change of clothes and a stay in ISS until said clothes can be replaced.
Emergency Drills
Teachers will instruct classes concerning proper procedures and routes. An evacuation map is posted by each classroom door. It is the responsibility of the student and the teacher to be familiar with the codes on the emergency action sheet.
Please treat each drill as a true emergency; your safety may depend on it.
Exemptions
Final Exams will be given in each class each semester whether there is a EOC Test or not the last two days of the semester. Year long classes will administer a mid-term exams the last two days of the first semester. Exemptions will be granted from those exams to students who meet the following criteria:
- 85 or higher average, 5 or fewer absences (excused, unexcused, and ISS), and have scored a Level II or higher on the EOC test (when applicable)
- 75-84 average, 3 or fewer absences (excused, unexcused and ISS), and have scored a Level II or higher on the EOC test (when applicable)
- Scored a Level III or Level IV on the EOC test and 9 or fewer absences (excused, unexcused, and ISS)
Fund-raising
All fundraising activities and projects must be approved by the Bacon County Board of Education. Activities and projects for fundraising should be turned in to Mrs. Mikell by club advisors, coaches and sponsors in August. Students are not permitted to bring fundraisers for outside groups on campus to sell. Nothing is to be sold on campus without approval from an administrator.
Guidance and Counseling
The purpose of the Guidance Program at Bacon High School is to help all students make the most of their abilities, interests and opportunities. Many problems concerning both school and personal life can be helped by talking to a trained person. Mrs. Williams will be available to counsel with all students. Mrs. Teri Land, our system school social worker, is a helpful resource and used for consultation. With parent permission, outside referrals can also be made for those needing more in depth counseling sessions.
The primary areas with which the guidance department may assist students at school are:
|Graduation criteria |Scheduling/Course Selection |
|Information concerning colleges, technical institutes and |Enrollments and withdrawals |
|military |Transcripts |
|Testing - high school and entrance exams |Financial Aid Consultant Appointments: Ms. Juan Johnson with |
|Community resources |Concerted Services |
|Personal problems |Scholarships/Honors Night |
|Dual Enrollment and ACCEL Programs |Parent Portal |
Tests
|TESTING |TEST(S): |AREAS COVERED: |
|GRADE(S): | | |
|9th – 12th |End Of Course Milestones (EOC) |Core Academic Subjects |
|9th – 12th |Pre-Tests, Midterms, and Post-Tests |All areas |
|10th (all) |PSAT |Preliminary College Entrance Exam |
|9th & 11th | | |
|11th |ASVAB |Armed Services Vocational Abilities |
| | |Battery |
|11th , 12th |SAT, ACT |College Entrance Exams |
|10th – 12th |Compass/ASSET |Technical College Entrance Exam/MOWR |
| | |Placement Test |
|10th – 12th |End of Pathway Assessment (EOPA)** |CTAE Pathway Assessments |
*Information concerning tests and dates given can be acquired through the Counseling Center.
**Cords for Graduation are given to students passing the EOPA
Grade Reporting
Report cards will be sent home at the end of each nine weeks. Progress Reports will be sent home with the student every three weeks of the grading period. Parents should consult the school calendar and ask to see the report card. Please contact the school for a conference as needed.
Grading Scale
A= 90-100
B= 80-89
C= 70-79
F= 69 and below
Weighted Grades - The efforts of students taking our most rigorous courses are acknowledged by more weight being given to honors level and Dual Enrollment classes. Grades for honors level classes will be increased by 3 points for passing grades each semester. Grades for Dual Enrollment courses will be increased by 5 points for passing grades each semester.
Note: Grades cannot exceed 100 on the report card or transcript.
Graduation
Graduation will be Friday, May 22nd , 2019 at 7:30 p.m. To participate in the graduation exercise, a student must qualify for a General or Special Education Diploma and meet all graduation requirements.
Seniors are required to wear caps and gowns to participate in the graduation exercise. However, a student with a financial problem can see the principal. Graduation invitations and other graduation items may be purchased through Balfour. The Balfour representative will be present on campus several times during the school year. The school is not responsible for the selling, buying, delivery, quality, etc. of these items. The school will assist a student in resolving any problems which may occur, but the school is not responsible for any aspect of the transaction.
Graduation Requirements - Entering Fall 2008-09 and thereafter
|AREAS OF STUDY | Units Required |
| | |
|(I) English/Language Arts |4 |
|(II) Mathematics |4 |
|(III) Science |4 |
|(IV) Social Studies |3 |
|(V) CTAE and/or Foreign Language and/or Fine Arts Pathway |3 |
|(VI) Health and Personal Fitness |1 |
|(VII) Electives |8 |
| |
|TOTAL UNITS |27 |
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
To receive a General Diploma, students must meet diploma requirements in these areas: courses, and credits.
• Courses: students must complete specific course requirements as outlined by the graduation rule and local requirements as listed above.
• Credits: students must earn 27 units as a minimum requirement.
Requirements for Promotion
For a student to be promoted to the next grade level he/she must have an accumulated 6 units to be a sophomore (10th grade), 13 units to be a junior (11th grade), and 20 units to be a senior (12th grade).
GENERAL LOCAL POLICIES
• A student will be placed in regular, advanced, and support courses beginning in the ninth grade based upon standardized, criterion-referenced, and formative assessment data; grades; achievement; other evidence of mastery of the Georgia Performance Standards; and teacher/guidance recommendations
• To be eligible for participation in graduation ceremonies, students must have completed all requirements for a General or Special Education diploma.
• Students that are in Alternative School settings due to disciplinary reason may or may not be allowed to participate in Graduation Ceremonies based on the discretion of administration in regards to the nature of the offense. Students enrolled in Raider Academy will be allowed to participate in Graduation provided they receive administrative approval.
Hall Passes
Students are expected to stay in class. They should not be in the halls unless they are changing class or have an authorized hall pass from a teacher or administrator with a legitimate excuse. Any student, who is in a hall, restroom, etc., should have a visible authorized pass. Hall passes are provided for each student and must be used whenever a student requests permission to leave a classroom. Medical excuses for restroom breaks will be required of students with temporary or chronic conditions necessitating more frequent restroom visits.
Hospital/Homebound Services
Homebound services are available to students who have a non-communicable illness and are expected to be absent for an extended period of time. An uncomplicated pregnancy or delivery of a baby does not qualify. Please contact Teri Land (632-7363) for information concerning these services. The on-site representative for Hospital/Homebound Services will be Mrs. Melissa Taylor and she can be reached via email at melissa.taylor@ .
Internet Policy – Student Use
Bacon County Board of Education policy requires students and parents to sign a Student Network/Internet User Agreement and Parent Permission Form. Any person who is accessing the Internet with school equipment and services accepts responsibility to abide by the Network/Internet User Agreement. Not accepting these responsibilities, or any infraction that shows non-compliance, will lead to restrictions or severance of access to services, as well as other possible disciplinary actions.
Lost Articles
Lost articles should be turned in to the main office. Your property is your responsibility. Please do not leave purses, jackets, books, etc., unattended.
Lunchroom
Breakfast is served from 7:20 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. daily.
There will be no skipping, breaking, or changing of lines. Respect should be shown to workers. Tables should be cleared and garbage disposed of properly. No food is to be taken from the lunchroom.
|Prices of meals |
|Breakfast |Free |Lunch (Regular) |$1.75 |Premium Lunch |$2.50 |
| | |Reduced Lunch |$0.40 |Smart Mouth Pizza Meal |$2.75 |
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Bacon County Middle/High Charge Procedure
Students will be allowed to charge up to $10.00 for meals. After a student reaches $10.00 then he/she will be given a supplemental meal that consists of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, fruit, and milk. Parents will be notified by various means is a student has charges. If a student has charges, he/she will not be allowed to purchase supplemental items until all charges have been paid. This policy will be in effect beginning the first day of school. Parents of new students who wish to apply for free and reduced meals must continue to pay full price until the application is approved. Students who were enrolled in the Bacon County School System the last day of the previous school year will be allowed to eat meals based on their previous year status for the first 30 days of school. Free and Reduced meal forms will be available during pre-planning at the Bacon County Board of Education and will be distributed to all students during open house and/or the first day of school. Also, additional applications can be downloaded at under School Nutrition. Parents can now pay for meals on-line at .
To prevent your child from being offered a supplemental meal, please provide money for your student’s meals each day or prepay for meals in advance.
During the month of May, students will be made aware of charge cut-off dates. Please make arrangements to clear all charges and prepay the last two weeks of school
Please contact Cathy Barber at 632-7363 for more information.
Make-up Work
It is the student’s responsibility to ask for make-up work. Students should use before school, end of the day tutoring, and after school to complete assignments.
• If a student is suspended, he/she will not be allowed to make up assignments missed due to the suspension. The student will receive a “0” for the assignments missed. Students will be allowed to make up Post Tests, Final Exams, End of Pathway Exams, and/or End of Course Tests.
• If the student is able to study at home during an extended illness of 3 or more days, the guidance secretary should be contacted for assignments to be made available. A minimum of 24 hours will be required for assignments to be collected.
• A student will have one attempt to replace an unsuccessful grade. An unsuccessful grade is defined as any grade under 70%. Students must attend tutoring to qualify for a second attempt. The highest grade a student can receive from a make-up attempt is 75%. This attempt to improve on a grade must be completed within five days of the original assignment.
• A student refusing to make a valid attempt to work or refusing to work, will not be offered an opportunity to make-up his/her assignments.
• A student must make up work from an absence within five days of that absence or a “0” will be recorded in the gradebook and will not be removed.
Media Center
The media specialist can assist in selecting and using all types of media, searching for and locating materials, and photocopying materials within the limits of copyright laws. The media center is open from 7:30 to 3:30 for student use. All students visiting the media center are expected to conduct themselves in a quiet, studious manner.
Medication
Any medication to be taken at school must be turned in prior to the school day to the school nurse in the clinic. All medication should be labeled and should be taken while you are in the clinic. Having medication in your possession on campus is against school policy.
Nurse Passes
The Nurse’s Office is not a Hang-Out. Students are not allowed in the Nurse’s Office without a Nurse’s Pass unless taking morning medication or lunch medication. Teachers should only send students to the nurse in a non-emergency situation for one of the seven criteria listed as “The 7 B’s”.
Bleeding – Any significant bleeding. This does not include paper cuts and/or picked scabs. Nose bleeds should only be sent to the nurse if they can’t be controlled in a timely manner in the classroom.
Breathing – If a student is having trouble breathing.
Broken – If a possible bone has been broken or displaced.
Barfing – If a student is regurgitating. The feeling of possible regurgitation is not a reason to be sent to the nurse.
Burning – If a student appears to be running a fever, they should be sent to the nurse. Extra caution should be used during the Cold & Flu season. Also if a student has obtained a second or third degree burn, they should be sent to the nurse. Uncomfortable sunburns are not an issue for the nurse.
Bee sting – If a student has been assaulted by an insect, flying or crawling, they should be sent to the nurse.
Big Bump – If a student has taken a fall, collided violently with something, or has been struck by a heavy object where concerns of injury or concussion apply, they should be sent to the nurse.
Procedures for visiting the nurse (non-emergencies):
1. Students should not visit the nurse during class change. They should ask their teacher during class time.
2. The teacher will send an instant message to the nurse requesting an appointment for the student.
3. Once the nurse is ready to see the student, she will call the classroom requesting that the student visit the nurse.
4. The student should then obtain an official nurse’s pass from their teacher and proceed to the nurses’ office.
Online Options
Senate Bill 289 allows students the opportunity to take online courses. House Bill 175 establishes a clearinghouse for stakeholders to find online courses and online course providers in the state of Georgia.
Overview of Senate Bill 289:
• Districts must notify students and parents of online options beginning in the 2014-2015 school year.
• Districts must allow students to take an online course even if the course is offered in the local district.
• Online courses can be accessed through the Georgia Virtual School, local virtual schools, or vendor online schools.
• If the online course is taken in lieu of any of the regular 4 blocks, then the school will pay for the course. If an online course is chosen in addition to the regular 4 blocks, the parent will pay for the course.
Overview of House Bill 175:
• This bill mandates the creation of an online clearinghouse of online courses and online course providers to give parents and students the ability to search the clearinghouse for availability to online courses, online course providers, and guidelines for what constitutes high quality online courses.
Accessing Georgia’s Online Clearinghouse:
The Georgia Online Clearinghouse provides students and parent with information and access to high-quality academic and career-oriented courses, aligned to state and national standards, through a variety of online providers. To access the information found in the clearinghouse go to:
Step One: Type in the course you need (for example 9th grade Literature)
Step Two: Type in your zip code. You will then see a list of the online course providers in Georgia who have the course you selected. The program provider’s names have been linked for users to access their site for registration information.
Step Three: Utilize the provider’s site to register the student in the selected online course.
Parent Conferences
A student's progress at Bacon High School is very important to faculty and staff. Teachers, counselors and administrators are available for parent conferences. Conferences during a planning block or after school may be arranged by contacting teachers, via phone or email. Teachers may also telephone parents to arrange a conference, when they feel it is necessary.
Parental Responsibilities
The school anticipates the support of parents in dealing with behavioral problems which may arise. Parents' cooperation needs to be apparent to the student/school. Students are expected to show respect for authority and follow school rules, regulations, and procedures at all times.
PBIS
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based, data-driven framework proven to reduce disciplinary incidents, increase a school’s sense of safety and support improved academic outcomes.
The premise of PBIS is that continual teaching, combined with acknowledgement or feedback of positive student behavior will reduce unnecessary discipline and promote a climate of greater productivity, safety and learning.
PBIS School Wide Expectation
EXPECTATION |HALLWAY |CAFETERIA |NURSE |OFFICE |CLASSROOM | |READY |Move with Purpose
• Arrive on Time
• Use this time for a Restroom Break |Eat or be in Appropriate Location
|Return Directly to Class |Report Directly to Designated Office Area |Be in Class when Bell Rings
• Have Appropriate Materials
• Give your Best Effort | |RESPECTFUL |Respect Others Space
• Use Inside Voice
• Display Appropriate Behavior |Stay in Line
• Use Inside Voice and Appropriate Language |Wait Patiently |Wait your Turn |Appropriate Behavior and Tone to Teachers and Peers
• Follow Classroom Guidelines | |RESPONSIBLE |Have Agenda/Pass
• Follow Dress Code
• Food & Drink in Designated Areas |Clean Up Your Area |Have Appropriate Pass |Use appropriate Check in or Check out procedures |Have Assignments Completed on Time | |
Progress Reports
Progress reports will be issued to all students every three weeks of each nine-week grading period. Parents may also check their child’s progress by going to the Bacon High School web page and going to the Parent Portal link. Contact Ms. Nobles in the guidance if you wish to have a login ID.
Resource Officer
With cooperation between the Bacon County Police Department and the Bacon County Board of Education, Bacon High School has the services of a full-time resource officer. The school resource officer is available to students to handle any legal matter. In addition, the officer works closely with teachers and staff in monitoring student behavior during the school day and at school-related events.
Restrooms
Students and employees of Bacon High School expect and deserve to have clean and sanitary restrooms. Please help keep restrooms clean by flushing toilets and urinals after use. Be courteous by keeping trash off floors. Please report any writing on walls, broken equipment or other problems to a teacher or the front office, so repairs may be requested before further damage or vandalism occurs. The only restrooms available for student use during lunch are the restrooms in the cafeteria.
Schedule Changes
All schedule changes will be made by a counselor with the principal's permission. Schedule changes will not be made after the first week of each term. If there is a problem with a student’s schedule, concerns should be directed to the counselor responsible for the grade level. No changes will be made without a valid reason.
Schedule Changes for Early Dismissal
Before any student is approved to attend Bacon High School for less than the required four blocks, the student must first meet with a counselor. The counselor will consider the request and the need for such request. These requests are generally only granted for fifth-year students or students attending college classes off campus.
If the request is deemed appropriate by the counselors, then approval may be granted by the principal. As always, the principal reserves the right to grant or deny this request based on the merits of each individual situation.
Security and Thefts
Unfortunately thefts of money, clothes, books and other personal belongings will happen in school. What is most unfortunate is that most of these thefts could be prevented if students safeguarded their personal property.
1. The PE lockers do not guarantee security. However, locks help prevent thefts, if students do not give their locker combinations to others. Recall, lockers are not to be shared.
2. Students should bring only the amount of money that is absolutely needed for the day.
3. Wallets, purses, jewelry, watches (or any other valuables) should not be left in lockers, dressing rooms, classrooms, or in any other unguarded location.
Teenage & Adult Driver Responsibility Act (TADRA)
TADRA involves an intense, three-step educational process that allows the young driver to gain more experience behind the wheel:
STEP ONE - INSTRUCTIONAL PERMIT (CP) is granted to 15-year-olds upon successfully passing a written examination. The driver with this permit must be accompanied by a passenger who is at least 21 years old and possesses a valid Class C driver's license at all times while driving.
STEP TWO - INTERMEDIATE LICENSE (Class D) The license is granted to drivers between 16 and 18 years of age who have held an Instructional Permit for 12 months and passed a driving test. The Intermediate License has the following restrictions:
1. No driving between the hours of 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. No exceptions.
2. Passenger restrictions:
• For the initial six-month period immediately following the issuance of a Class D license, any Class D license holder shall not drive a motor vehicle upon the public roads, streets or highways of this state when any other passenger in the vehicle is not a member of the driver's immediate family.
• During the second six-month period immediately following issuance of a Class D license, any Class D license holder shall not drive a motor vehicle upon the public roads, streets or highways of this state when more than one other passenger in the vehicle (who is not a member of the driver’s immediate family) is less than 21 years of age.
• After the second six-month period, any Class D license holder shall not drive a motor vehicle upon the public roads, streets or highways of this state when more than three other passengers in the vehicle (who are not members of the driver’s immediate family) are less than 21 years of age.
3. Joshua's Law - On or after January 1, 2007, any 16 year old who obtains an initial Class D license must have completed:
• A driver education course approved by the Department of Driver Services
• A cumulative total of at least forty (40) hours of other supervised driving experience, including at least six (6) hours at night.
If you have not completed an approved driver's education course, you cannot get your Class D driver's license until you reach age seventeen (17). Remember, forty (40) hour of driving experience, including six (6) hours of driving at night, is always required for a Class D driver's license.
STEP THREE - A FULL LICENSE (Class C) driver's license is granted to drivers ages 18 years of age and older who hold the class D license and have incurred no major traffic convictions during the previous 12 months. The following violations must not occur during this period: 1) DUI, 2) Eluding a police officer, 3) Drag racing, 4) Reckless driving, 5) Hit and run, and/or 6) Any violation that assesses four or more points on the driver's license
** Drivers under the age of 18 years in a 12-month license suspension period must not incur a violation point count over four points.
** Georgia has a zero tolerance for underage drunk driving. Convicted drivers with a blood-alcohol content level of .08 grams or higher will face a 12-month license suspension on the first offense.
Tardiness
Students are expected to arrive to school on time and to be punctual in arriving to class. Students who arrive any time after 8:00 a.m. are to check in with the front office. In addition, any student not in their Block 1 class by time the tardy bell sounds at 8:00 a.m. should also check in with the front office. Students are considered tardy to class by not being in their class by the ringing of the bell indicating the beginning of instructional time. Tardies will be accumulative for all classes each semester. Tardies will be handled in the following manner:
1st – 5th Tardy – Warning
6th & 7th Tardy – 1 day Restricted Lunch (RL) each offense
8th – 11th Tardy – ½ Day of ISS
12th + Tardies – 1 full Day of ISS or Corporal Punishment per parent request
*Note: 12th Tardy results in parking privileges being revoked for a week and 20 Tardies results in parking privileges being revoked for the remaining of the semester.
Telephone Calls
Students and teachers will not be called to the phone unless there is a dire emergency. Office personnel will make the determination as to what constitutes an emergency. Messages will not be delivered from businesses or employers to students. Students and parents should make arrangements for transportation prior to leaving home in the morning.
In the case of illness, emergency, etc., see Mrs. Rewis in the Front Office, and she will place the call for you. Leaving homework at home does not constitute an emergency.
“Testing Out” to Receive Course Credit Using the End of Course (EOC)
State Board of Education Rule 160-5-1-.15 (AWARDING UNITS OF CREDIT AND ACCEPTANCE OF TRANSFER CREDIT AND/OR GRADES) Under the provisions of the amended rule and guidelines published by the Georgia Department of Education’s (GaDOE), local boards of education shall award course credit to students who reach the performance level of Exceeds on an EOC taken prior to taking the course. For example, a student may attempt the Biology EOC prior to taking the course. If the student reaches the performance level of Exceeds, the local board of education shall award the student the Biology course credit. A student may test-out of any course that has an associated EOC. Students may earn no more than three units of credit by demonstrating subject area competency in this fashion.
Student Eligibility:
Students must meet the following requirements:
1. Not currently or previously enrolled in the course;
2. Have earned a grade of B or better in the most recent course that is the same content area of the course for which the student is attempting the EOC;
3. Received a teacher recommendation from the teacher of the most recent course in the same content area (or, if not available, a teacher in the same content area with knowledge of the student’s academic achievement) for which the student is attempting the EOC; and
4. Received parent/guardian permission if the student is less than 18 years of age.
Test Administration Guidelines
When allowing students to attempt to earn course credit through testing out, Bacon High School shall:
1. Allow eligible students only one opportunity per course to demonstrate subject area competency.
2. Utilize only the GaDOE designated administration windows for this purpose and all administrations must be conducted online.
3. Bacon High School will NOT use Retest Administration forms for this purpose.
4. Students who do not reach the performance level of Exceeds when attempting to test-out will enroll in and complete the associated course when applicable. The student will again take the EOC at the conclusion of that course regardless of their score during their attempt to test-out.
5. Bacon High School shall not allow students who are currently enrolled, or who have previously been enrolled, in a higher-level course to attempt to earn credit by testing out. For example, a student taking AP Physics may not earn credit for Physical Science through this process.
Costs
Bacon High School will be charged for students who fail to achieve the Exceeds performance level. This charge will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian of the student testing. The established fee is currently $50.00 per test.
Availability
The first EOC window during which this option became available was during the August 2013 Mid-Month Administration. Beginning in the 2014-2015 school year, the opportunity for students to test-out was offered in the specific Mid-Month Administration windows of August, September, and March. Beginning in summer 2014, the Summer Administration window was utilized for this purpose. This option is not available during the Winter or Spring Main Administrations. All test administrations for this purpose must be conducted online. Bacon High School may request paper/pencil materials for a student with a disability that prevents the student from accessing the assessment in an online format. Braille and Large Print will be available for students who require these formats. A request for such forms must be made to Bacon High School a minimum of three weeks prior to the planned test administration. Please note that the online test has the ability to deliver a large print version.
Textbooks
Textbooks are provided by the State of Georgia and the Bacon County Board of Education. Textbooks are very expensive and are expected to be used from five (5) to seven (7) years. Teachers are required to keep a textbook inventory. Students who damage or lose textbooks are required to pay for a replacement. The student assumes responsibility for textbooks at the time of issuance. Bacon County Schools are not responsible for lost or stolen textbooks.
Transcripts
Transcripts are mailed to schools and with scholarship applications upon request to the guidance secretary. Final transcripts are mailed when the final transcript request form is completed.
Once a student graduates, a fee of $5.00 is charged for subsequent copies to defray copying and mailing expenses.
Unauthorized Areas
1. All parking areas during the school day.
2. 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, and Athletic hallways before school, at lunch, and after school (unless authorized by a teacher or admin).
3. Students must remain inside the building at all times unless accompanied by a faculty or staff member.
Use of Automobiles
Students who park on campus must follow parking regulations. Failure to follow rules and regulations will result in parking privileges being revoked. Only students with current valid driver's license and proof of insurance will be allowed to park on campus. A parent/guardian must sign the application prior to a parking permit being issued. No student may loan or give a parking permit to another student. Ninth graders may only park on school property if spaces are available. Students are to leave their cars upon arrival to school, and they are not to return to a parked vehicle without permission from a school administrator. All cars must be parked in designated paved areas. No cars should be parked on the grass.
A student's parking permit may be suspended or revoked for the remainder of the term if his/her vehicle is used to transport any student off campus without permission.
Bacon High School is not responsible for any damage to vehicles or the theft or loss of any articles inside the vehicle.
Visitors
All visitors are required to report directly to the Main Office. Visitors are not to accompany a student to class. Parents/Guardians may visit a classroom with advanced permission from an administrator only.
Withdrawing from School
Keeping students in high school through graduation is an important national educational goal. Young adults who fail to complete high school place themselves in a precarious economic position, facing a bleak economic and social future. Specific procedures must be followed by students between the ages of 16-18 who wish to dropout of Bacon High School. The student and a parent/guardian must meet with the school principal or his designee to participate in a student withdrawal exit conference and each must sign a “Notice of Intent to Terminate School Enrollment” form. Only by following these procedures will a student be permitted to drop-out of school. It is our goal to encourage students to reconsider such a decision, and instead to continue working to earn their high school diploma. Students transferring to another school should report to the Counseling Center with their parent/guardian to obtain a withdrawal form and instructions. All textbooks must be returned to teachers and all obligations must be paid before a withdrawal from Bacon High School is issued.
NOTICE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND ELIGIBLE STUDENTS OF RIGHTS UNDER PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT (PPRA)
1. Parents and eligible students (18 or older or emancipated minors) shall be notified at the beginning of the school year of the approximate dates during the school year when any of the activities listed below are expected to be scheduled. The Board of Education has developed and adopted policies, in conjunction with parents, regarding the activities described in paragraph (1). In accordance with Board policies, prior written consent must be obtained from parents before students are required to submit to any survey that contains questions about one or more of the areas listed in subparagraph (1)(A) and that is funded in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Education. You have the right to inspect any survey or instrument used in the collection of information under subparagraphs (1A) and (1B) before the instrument is administered or distributed to a student and to opt your student out of participation in any activities described in paragraph (1) in accordance with regulations developed by the Superintendent.
a. The administration of any survey containing one or more of the following items:
• Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent
• Mental or psychological problems of the student or the student’s family
• Sex behavior or attitudes
• Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior
• Critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships
• Legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers
• Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or student’s parent
• Income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program), without prior written consent of the parent or eligible student.
b. Activities involving the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information collected from students for the purpose of marketing or for selling that information (or otherwise providing that information to others for that purpose).
• Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening that is required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school and scheduled by the school in advanced, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of the student, or of other students.
• You may upon request, inspect any instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum for your student.
• The following activity requiring notice and consent or opt-out has been scheduled for the upcoming school year. The Bacon County Schools will administer during the spring of each school year, students in identified grade levels are administered the Georgia Student Health Survey that asks students about their experience with and attitudes toward tobacco products, drugs and alcohol. Prior written consent from parents or eligible students is required for student participation in the anonymous survey. Additional information about the survey and consent forms will be provided to parents prior to the administration of the survey.
FERPA
In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), personally identifiable student information from records will not be communicated to third parties without written parent/guardian consent except on a need-to-know basis (teachers/administrators involved with student, disclosed unless parent/guardian receiving schools, or in compliance with legal regulations). Directory information (student’s name, address, parent/guardian name, telephone number, birth place and date, club/sport participation/information, attendance, awards) may be given out without written permission. Parents/guardians (and students 18 or older) have the right to (1) inspect/review records; (2) request amendments where appropriate; (3) consent to disclosure of information; (4) file a legal complaint in alleged cases of system non-compliance with FERPA; and (5) obtain a copy of the system policy.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Rule 1. Disruption and Interference with School
No student shall:
A. In any manner, by use of violence, force, noise, coercion, threat, intimidation, fear, passive resistance, or any conduct, intentionally cause the disruption of any lawful mission, process or function of the school, or engage in any such conduct for the purpose of causing the disruption or obstruction of any lawful mission, process or function;
B. Refuse to identify himself/herself upon request of any teacher, principal, superintendent, school bus driver, or other school personnel;
C. Urge, encourage or counsel other students to violate any of the preceding paragraphs of this rule.
Rule 2. Damage or Destruction or Theft of School or Private Property
A student shall not cause or attempt to cause damage to school property or shall not steal or attempt to steal school property. Neither shall a student cause or attempt to cause damage to private property, shall not steal, or attempt to steal private property, either on the school grounds or during a school activity, function, or event off school grounds or while under supervision. The student will be responsible for the cost of any damage. Incidents of theft may be reported to legal authorities.
Rule 3. Assault on a School Employee
A student shall not cause, attempt to cause, or threaten to cause physical injury or behave in such a way as could reasonably cause physical injury to a school employee: (1) on the school grounds at any time; (2) off the school grounds at a school activity, function or event; or (3) en route to or from school.
Rule 4. Physical Abuse by a Student to a Person not Employed by the School - FIGHTING
A student shall not cause, attempt to cause, or threaten to cause bodily harm or mental anguish to any person, student or guest or their personal property; (1) on the school grounds at any time; (2) off the school grounds at a school function, or event; or (3) en route to or from school.
Rule 5. Weapons and Dangerous Instruments
A student shall not possess, use, handle, or transmit any object that reasonably can be considered a weapon on property or in a building owned or leased by a school district, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation provided by the school district.
• Students found in violation of Paragraph 1 of Weapons Policy JCDAE will be referred to a tribunal hearing.
• For students found in violation of Paragraph 2 of Weapons Policy JCDAE, the Principal will determine the appropriate disciplinary measures ranging from In-School Suspension (ISS) to a tribunal hearing.
Rule 6. Disregard of Direction or Commands [Defiant]
A student shall not fail to comply with reasonable directions or commands of teachers, teacher aides, administrators, school bus drivers, or other authorized personnel when: (1) on the school grounds during and immediately before or immediately after school hours; (2) on the school grounds at any other time when the school is being used by any school group; (3) off the school grounds at a school activity, event, or function, or (4) en route to or from school. Unsafe acts will be considered disregard of directions.
Rule 7. Narcotics, Alcoholic Beverage, and Stimulant Drugs
A student shall not possess, sell, use, transmit, or be under the influence of any prescription drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, stimulants (including over the counter purchases that contain ephedrine), marijuana, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant of any kind: (1) on the school grounds during and immediately before or immediately after school hours; (2) on the school grounds at any time when the school is being used by any school group; (3) off the school grounds at a school activity, function or event; (4) en route to or from school; or (5) off the school grounds while the student is in attendance at school or any school function, or is otherwise subject to jurisdiction of school authorities. Proper use of a drug authorized by a medical prescription from a registered physician shall not be considered a violation of this rule. Prescription drugs, and/or over the counter medicines are to be left with the school nurse.
Disciplinary action taken for violation of Rule 7 will be as follows:
1st offense of possession: 5 days OSS, 5 days ISS, and 5 days of mandatory counseling. Students will receive 0’s for assignments during OSS with the exception that they will be allowed to make up EOC’s, Post Tests, and/or Final Exams.
2nd offense of possession (1st offense of possession and usage): tribunal with recommendation of 45-135 days of Alternative School (whatever coincided with the changing of the semester) and ten days mandatory counseling.
3rd offense of possession (2nd offense of possession and usage): tribunal with recommendation of remaining portion of the student’s high school career be served at the Alternative School.
Rule 8. Nutritional Supplements
Any student using nutritional supplements at school must have a letter granting parental permission on file with the school nurse. Students are not allowed to share, give, or sell the supplement to any other student.
Rule 9. Leaving School without Permission
A student shall not leave the campus at any time without express permission of the principal or his/her designated representatives. Such absence without leave shall be interpreted as truancy. AWOL violations may affect attendance appeals.
Rule 10. Absent From Class without Permission [Skipping]
A student shall not fail to report to class at the assigned class time or leave class without the express approval of the principal or his/her designated representatives. Failure to report to class or to leave class without permission shall be interpreted as truancy.
(AWOL) Absence without Leave:
A. A student who is AWOL (whose absence from the campus (or classroom) is not known by parents and/or unapproved by the school) is subject to disciplinary action by the principal.
B. AWOL violations may affect attendance appeals.
C. A student who is more than five minutes late to class and is on campus is considered AWOL (skipping).
Rule 11. Extortion
A student shall not solicit favors, money, or other items of value from another student, regardless of the amount, in return for protection, or in connection with a threat to inflict harm.
Rule 12. Disrespect to a Faculty or Staff Member
A student shall not be disrespectful to staff members by speech, actions, or attitude in any manner. Violation of this rule shall be considered insubordination.
Rule 13. Use of Profanity and/or Obscene Behavior
A student shall not be guilty of profane language or obscene behavior. The offenses shall be defined as actions which tend to shock the conscience. Disciplinary action will be at the discretion of the administration based upon the severity of the language.
Rule 14. Forgery
A student shall not forge the signature or initials of another person.
Rule 15. Oral or Written Malicious Remarks and Abusive Language
A student shall not be guilty of malicious or defaming remarks about any student, teacher, other staff member, volunteer, or contractor. Abusive and threatening language constitutes a threat upon the other person.
Rule 16. Gambling
A student shall not participate in games of chance for the purpose of exchanging money. Playing cards and dice are not to be brought to school. Cards or dice used by a teacher as an educational activity are to be provided by the teacher.
Rule 17. Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle
A student found guilty of violating the regulations governing vehicles on campus is subject to disciplinary action and/or loss of driving/parking privileges. A student using a vehicle to leave campus illegally will lose his/her driving privilege. If a student's driving privilege is revoked, the parking decal must be turned in to the assistant principal.
DRIVING REGULATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS: (1) obey traffic signs, (2) have the required driver's license and insurance, (3) park in designated parking area, (4) yield to pedestrians, (5) keep car locked, 6) observe a 5 MPH limit, (7) display the parking decal, (8) do not give or loan a parking decal to another student, and (9) do not park in teacher's parking area.
Rule 18. Bus Behavior
Bus behavior must be according to the driver's rules of conduct. Discipline for inappropriate and/or disruptive behavior will be administered according to the board of education policy.
Rule 19. Electronic Equipment
Cell phones must be put in the cell jail and all electronic devices and accessories must be turned off, out of sight and cannot be used during class time, unless permission is given by the teacher.
A. Any student that records any event or person on the campus of Bacon High School without permission from an administrator may be subjected to disciplinary action.
B. Any student that posts an unauthorized video or recording on a website may be subjected to disciplinary action.
Rule 20. Tobacco
Tobacco of any form, including vapor or electronic cigarettes, or any paraphernalia related to them, may not be carried or used. Confiscated tobacco will be returned to guardians or destroyed. Also, lighters and matches should not be brought to school. The administration reserves the right to turn over any vapor or electronic cigarette items to law enforcement for the purpose of testing the contents for uncontrolled substances.
Rule 21. Hallways and Restrooms
Hallways should be areas of orderly controlled behavior. Running in the halls is strictly forbidden. Students are not to be in halls during class periods unless they have a permit signed by the teacher. Students should not gather in or pass through the halls where classes are in session during lunch. Students should walk on the right side of the hallway. HALL PASSES are required for all students in the halls during class. Restrooms should not be used for social gatherings and/or eating food. Restrooms are to be used only for their designed purpose.
Rule 22. Lunchroom
Lunchroom behavior should also reflect proper manner and courtesy. Trays or food are not to be carried from the lunchroom.
Rule 23. Public Display of Affections
Public displays of affections (courtship) is improper conduct. Caressing, kissing, or any other such display of affection will not be allowed. Disregard of the regulation will result in disciplinary action (PDA).
Rule 24. Teacher Authority
Teacher authority extends to all students. Each student is expected to respond promptly and courteously to directions and/or suggestions given by any member of the faculty.
Rule 25. Criminal Law Violations - A student who has been charged or convicted with a felony, a high and aggravated misdemeanor or any crime involving moral turpitude whose presence on the school campus may endanger the safety of other students and/or cause substantial disruption to school operations will not be allowed to attend.
Rule 26. Sexual Misconduct or Offense
No student shall be guilty of molesting another student, indecent exposure, rape or any other overt heterosexual or homosexual act on school property, during school functions, or en route to or from school.
Rule 27. Sexual Harassment
The student shall not make any comments, remarks, or statements or use any actions which may be deemed sexually offensive to any individual.
Rule 28. Selling Of Merchandise
Students are not to sell anything on campus unless it is authorized by the principal.
Rule 29. Accessing and Altering Student/School Records
No student shall access or alter any student school record in any manner. No student shall alter his/her own or another student’s grades in a teacher’s record or in the official transcript.
Rule 30. Abuse of Computer Login Privilege
No student shall use another student’s login to access a computer. Student loaning login and student using “borrowed” login will be punished. Computers are only to be used to access and/or print school-related materials.
Rule 31. Bathroom Violation
Only one student permitted in each stall at a time.
Rule 32. Altercation
No student shall enter into a verbal or written exchange that leads to a disruption of the school process. Nor shall a student be guilty of instigating an altercation among other students.
Rule 33. Interfering With a Disciplinary Action (By Word Or Action)
Students are not to interfere by word or action when a faculty member is taking disciplinary action against another student.
Rule 34. Gang Signs / Symbols
Students are not to display gang signs or symbols either verbally, in writing, or by hand.
Rule 35. Food and/or Drinks
Food and/or drinks are not allowed in the classrooms, except bottled drinks with a re-sealable lid. The first ten minutes of 2nd Block, after the Grab & Go, is an exception. Students are not to be checked out for lunch.
Rule 36. Cumulative Offenses (Classroom)
A third (3rd) violation within 5 school days in the same classroom will result in referral to the office for ISS assignment.
Rule 37. Cumulative Offenses (School)
Multiple violations committed simultaneously or accumulated may result in referral to the Board of Education for appropriate action.
Rule 38. Behavior Not Covered Above
The school reserves the right to punish behavior which is subversive to good order and discipline in the school, even though such behavior is not specified in the preceding written rules.
Discipline in the classroom is the responsibility of the teacher. Problems which disturb the entire class or which are chronic or severe in nature may be referred to an administrator. Teachers may use detention, counseling and other acceptable methods. Only principals or the superintendent may place in I.S.S. or suspend. All teachers and administrators will maintain discipline and enforce all rules in the classroom, halls, lunchroom, and on campus.
Bacon High School strongly encourages parents and guardians to inform children of the consequences of misbehavior at school, including criminal penalties, for violent behavior, underage sexual conduct and crimes for which a minor can be tried as an adult.
SEARCH AND SEIZURE
Students and parents are hereby notified that school officials may search a student if there is reasonable suspicion the student is in possession of an item that is illegal or against school rules. Student vehicles brought on campus, student book bags, school lockers, desks and other school property are subject to inspection and search by school authorities at any time without further notice to students or parents. Students are required to cooperate if asked to open book bags, lockers or any vehicle brought on campus. Metal detectors and drug or weapon sniffing dogs may be utilized at the school or at any school function, including activities which occur outside normal school hours or off the school campus at the discretion of administrators. A student’s failure to permit search and seizure will be considered grounds for disciplinary action.
Disciplinary Interventions
Teachers and administrators may use various discipline procedures. These methods include, among others: after school detention, counseling and parental involvement. In addition, several other methods are available to administrators: restricted lunch, in-school suspension, off-campus suspension and presentation to the Board of Education for Alternative School Placement or expulsion.
A. Restricted Lunch: Restricted Lunch (RL) is a vital part of the discipline process at Bacon High School. Tardiness or failure to report will result in additional consequences. Any student who is assigned RL will be expected to adhere to the following schedule and rules:
• Report to the designated room by the assigned time.
• Any student arriving late or failing to attend will receive an additional day of RL.
• The RL administrator will organize students in a proper seating arrangement.
• No sleeping or talking/communicating with other students at any time.
• Students who choose to sit improperly will stand for the remainder of the time.
• No electronic devices are allowed to be used or in view in RL.
B. In-School Suspension: ISS is an alternative school setting for students who have committed offenses which require isolation or separation from the regular student body. The In-School Suspension room assures a continued effort to provide learning for violators of the behavior code. Only an administrator can assign a student to the ISS room. Assignment may be the result of an accumulation of offenses; however, it may also be the result of a first offense which is serious enough to warrant assignment. The following rule violations may result in an assignment to ISS or Corporal Punishment per parent request:
Rule 1 - Disruption and Interference with School
Rule 2 - Damage, Destruction or Theft of School or Private Property
Rule 5 – Weapons
Rule 6 – Disregard of Directions (Failure to serve detention)
Rule 10 - AWOL from Class
Rule 12 - Disrespect
Rule 13 - Profanity/Obscene Language/Behavior
Rule 14 – Forgery
Rule 16 - Gambling
Rule 20 - Tobacco
Rule 23 - Public Display of Affections
Rule 27 - Sexual Harassment
Rule 30 - Abuse of Computer Login privileges
Rule 32 - Altercation
Rule 33 - Interfering with a Disciplinary Action by Word or Action
Rule 34 - Gang Signs/Symbols
Rule 36 - Cumulative Offenses – Classroom
Rule 37 - Cumulative Offenses – School
Rule 38 – Behavior not covered
The ISS room is under the full control of the ISS Teacher.
C. Suspension - Suspension will result when a student violates the following rules:
Rule 1 - Disruption and Interference with School
Rule 2 - Damage, Destruction or Theft of School or Private Property
Rule 3 - Assault on Employee (pending tribunal)
Rule 4 - Assault on Non-employee (fighting) Second Violation suspension (pending tribunal)
Rule 5 - Weapons (if within description of Section 1 of Code: JCDAE)
Rule 6 - Disregard of Directions or Commands – ISS
Rule 7 - Narcotics, Alcoholic Beverage and Stimulant Drugs (pending tribunal)
Rule 9 - AWOL from School
Rule 11 - Extortion
Rule 13 Profanity/Obscene Language/Behavior (Severe) Rule 25 - Criminal Law Violation (pending tribunal)
Rule 26 - Sexual Misconduct (pending tribunal)
Rule 27 - Sexual Harassment
Rule 29 - Accessing and Altering Student/School Records
Rule 31 – Bathroom Violation
Rule 36 - Cumulative Offenses - Classroom
Rule 37 - Cumulative Offenses - School (pending tribunal)
Rule 38 – Behavior not covered
Suspension may be used where offenses have been repeated and for serious violations of any rule. Students suspended from school are not allowed to attend school functions occurring during that suspension. Any student who is directed to go to the office by a school staff member but does not report will be assigned out-of-school suspension (OSS). If the student is already on an OSS step, one additional day of OSS will be given. Students issued OSS for any violent act (fighting, assault), physical or verbal aggression to a teacher/staff, drugs, alcohol or weapons charges, will not be allowed to attend any dances or field trips for the remainder of the school year.
D. Tribunal: The principal or his/her designee will convene a tribunal for very serious first-time rules violations including:
Rule 1 - Disruption and interference with school
Rule 2 - Damage, destruction or theft of school or private property
Rule 3 - Assault on a school employee (pending tribunal)
Rule 4 - Physical abuse by a student to a person not employed by the school (2nd offense)
Rule 5 - Weapons (if within description of Section 1 of Code: JCDAE)
Rule 7 - Narcotics, alcohol beverages, and stimulant drugs
Rule 11 - Extortion
Rule 25 - Criminal Law Violations
Rule 26 - Sexual Misconduct
Rule 27 - Sexual Harassment
Rule 36 - Cumulative Offenses - Classroom
Rule 37 - Cumulative Offenses – School
Rule 38 – Behavior not covered
Corporal Punishment
Corporal Punishment guidelines are as follows:
1. Only the principal or his/her designee will administer corporal punishment.
2. Corporal punishment must not be unduly severe.
3. Due process for the student must be provided.
4. Corporal punishment shall not be used as the first line of punishment for misbehavior.
5. Corporal punishment must be administered in the presence of a designated employee who has been informed beforehand in the student’s presence of the reason for the punishment.
6. The student’s parents will be provided a written explanation of the reason for the punishment.
7. Corporal punishment must not be administered to a student whose parents have filed a statement from a medical doctor against its use on the grounds that it is detrimental to the student’s mental or emotional stability.
Alternative School
Alternative School is designed for students to receive their education in a setting away from the traditional setting. Students that are enrolled in Alternative School will not be allowed to participate in any school sponsored activity on or off campus. This includes athletic events, homecoming activities, prom activities including senior walk, and any other school sponsored event. Students enrolled in Alternative School are not allowed on the Bacon County High School or Bacon County Middle School campuses which includes the parking lot of said campuses. Students that have completed coursework required for graduating may or may not be allowed to participate in Graduation Ceremonies based on the discretion of administration in regards to the nature of the offense.
Fighting and Altercations Policies
Bacon High School will not tolerate fighting on school property or at school-related activities, while on school buses or on chartered buses, and while away from school grounds if such conduct directly affects students or staff. Students who violate this policy will, after proper investigation, be subject to suspension and/or expulsion. Each case will be assessed on its own merit and policy violations may be reported to law enforcement agencies for investigation.
Bacon High School defines a fight as a physical altercation between two or more students in which physical blows are exchanged. Fighting offenses are cumulative for the student’s entire high school career.
Consequences for Fighting:
1st Fight = 2 ISS & 3 OSS
2nd Fight = 5 OSS
3rd Fight = 10 OSS & possible tribunal.
Fighting on the Bus:
1st Fight = 30 days suspended from riding the bus.
2nd Fight = Bus suspension for the remainder of the year.
The administration of Bacon High School reserves the right to use their discretion in all disciplinary situations.
Subsequent offenses during the school year may result in the student being suspended pending a disciplinary tribunal. The school principal will recommend assignment to the alternative school program or expulsion from Bacon County Schools. Any student who instigates or promotes a physical altercation involving others is subject to the same penalties as those who are involved in the fight. Students involved in a fight that substantially disrupts the normal operation of school may be removed from campus by the school resource officer and transported to the local law enforcement agency. In such cases, the school will file a juvenile complaint against minor students and criminal charges against students 17 years of age and older.
Bacon High School defines battery as an actual and intentional touching or striking of another person against his or her will or intentionally causing bodily harm to an individual. In all cases of battery, including cases when a student attempts to avoid an altercation or fight but is attacked, the student may be suspended for a minimum of five (5) days and the school principal may recommend assignment to the alternative school program or expulsion from Bacon County Schools. In all cases, the person or persons responsible may be charged with battery and transported to the local law enforcement agency.
If at any time during a student fight or altercation a teacher, administrator, or staff member is struck, the individual responsible for the blow will immediately be suspended pending a tribunal and the principal will recommend assignment to the alternative school program or expulsion from Bacon County Schools.
For any altercation between students involving pushing, shoving, name-calling, harassment, etc., the school may assign students a minimum of two days of in-school suspension, and a maximum of three (3) days of out-of-school suspension on the first offense. Subsequent offenses of the altercation rule during the school year may result in an out-of-school suspension of at least two (2) days.
Students who are intimidated or harassed by another student should report the incident to a teacher or administrator. Teachers will report these incidents immediately to an administrator. In the event a fight breaks out, students are advised to move away from the area of the disturbance, tend to their own business, and not get in the way of administrators or teachers who are trying to deal with the situation. Refusal to leave the scene when asked to do so is a violation of the no fighting policy and constitutes the offense, "party to an affray," and disciplinary action and/or criminal charges may result.
By understanding and adhering to the policies outlined above, students can significantly assist in making our school a safe and secure place with an environment that supports and encourages the learning process. If we are to maintain our standards of excellence, we cannot allow students to fight or commit battery as a means of resolving conflicts.
Off-Campus Behavior
Notification from law enforcement, the Department of Juvenile Justice, the court system, or any other social media that a Bacon High School student has been taken into custody or charged with a felony or a delinquent act that would be a felony if committed by an adult, will prompt the school principal to collect pertinent information and to make a determination whether the student’s continued presence at school presents a potential danger to persons or property at the school or may substantially disrupt the educational process. If such a determination is made, the principal may recommend a suspension or expulsion of longer than ten (10) days. A tribunal of school officials will hold a disciplinary hearing to consider and make final decisions on such recommendations.
If a student is adjudicated, or found guilty of a felony offense, the principal will make an immediate recommendation of expulsion or assignment to an off-site program. A tribunal of school officials will hold a disciplinary hearing to consider and make final decisions on such recommendations.
Any student transferring to Bacon High School from a juvenile YDC or other disciplinary state facility will be placed in alternative school for a length of time to be determined by the principal.
Some misdemeanors (especially of a sexual nature) may result in a student not being allowed to attend school also.
Authority of the Principal
The principal is the designated leader of the school, and in concert with the staff, is responsible for the orderly operation of the school. In cases of disorderly, disruptive, or dangerous conduct not covered in the Student Code of Conduct, the principal may undertake corrective measures which he or she believes to be in the best interest of the student and school, provided that any such action does not violate school board policy or procedures.
Teacher Authority
The school superintendent and principal shall fully support the authority of every teacher to remove a student from the classroom. Any teacher who has knowledge that a student has exhibited behavior which violates the student code of conduct and repeatedly or substantially interferes with the teacher’s ability to communicate effectively with the students in his/her class or with the ability of such student’s classmates to learn shall file a report of such behavior with the principal or the principal’s designee. The principal and teacher shall thereafter follow the procedures set forth in Georgia law, specifically O.C.G.A. 20-2-737-738.
Unsafe School Choice Option
It shall be the policy of Bacon County Schools to comply with the requirements of State Board Rule 160-4-8-.16 UNSAFE SCHOOL CHOICE OPTION (USCO).
The superintendent and appropriate staff shall develop procedures that comply with the applicable state board rule and are consistent with the state guidelines that include provisions for the following:
1. Notification of the parents/guardians of students enrolled in the school that has been classified as a persistently dangerous school within ten (10) school days of notification to the local school system by the Georgia Department of Education (GDOE).
2. Facilitation of the transfer of students who are victims of violent criminal offenses within ten (10) school days of the commission of the violent criminal offense, and to the extent possible, allow victims to transfer to a school that is making adequate yearly progress and has not been identified as being on school improvement, corrective action, or restructuring.
3. The development and submission to the GDOE of a corrective action plan for each school identified by the GDOE as a persistently dangerous school within 20 days after notification to the local school system.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE PROTOCOL
2018-2019
Bacon County Schools
This document includes a protocol for addressing and decreasing the incidence of truancy in Bacon County. This protocol reflects commitments that various local agencies, offices, and individuals have made to promote the educational progress of children and families in Bacon County.
This protocol was created by a local Student Attendance Protocol Committee, which included representatives of the following entities:
Grades K-12
1. By September 1st of each school year or within 30 days of a student’s enrollment in the Bacon County School District, the parent, guardian, or other person having control or charge of such student, must sign a statement indicating their receipt of the attendance laws and possible consequences and penalties. In addition, students age 10 or older by September 1st must also sign a statement indicating their receipt of the laws and consequences for non-compliance to the Bacon County policy. This letter is then put into the student’s file for future reference.
2. Attendance clerks at each school will contact parent/guardian on the third consecutive absence to inquire about the student’s absence from school. Parents/guardians will be reminded of the importance of their child being in the classroom for instructional time.
3. After a student has accrued five (5) unexcused absences, the school will notify the parent/guardian of the absences and provide a copy of the Georgia statute regarding mandatory attendance (O.C.G.A. § 20-2-690.1). Additionally, a school administrator or designee will meet with student to inquire regarding issues that can be resolved easily. This may result in referral to the School Social Worker or other resources.
4. After a student has accrued eight (8) unexcused absences, the school will notify the parent/guardian of the absences and provide a copy of the Georgia statute regarding mandatory attendance (O.C.G.A. § 20-2-690.1).
5. After ten (10) unexcused absences, the school will notify the parent/guardian of the absences via mail and refer the student to the school social worker who may contact the family and/or refer to the Attendance Task Force.
6. Continued unexcused absences may warrant referral to the Local Inter-agency Planning Team, Juvenile or State Court.
Note: Chronic tardiness and chronic early check-outs will be addressed in all grades, and may result in referral to the Attendance Task Force.
Attendance history will be shared with the Bacon County Juvenile Court, at their request, for any student with delinquency charges under the jurisdiction of the Bacon County Juvenile Court.
Court Procedures for Violation of School Attendance Law
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-690.1 requires any person in this State who has control or charge of a child between the ages of six and sixteen to enroll and send that child to school, including public, private, and home schooling. A child is responsible for attending school and is subject to adjudication in Bacon County Juvenile Court as an unruly child for violation of this statute. If a parent, guardian, or other person who has control or charge of the child causes the child’s absence, then that person, and not the child, is in violation of this statute. Such a violation is a misdemeanor and carries a penalty of a fine up to $100, 30 days in jail for each violation, community service, or any combination of the three.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-150 (c) requires all children enrolled for 20 school days or more in the public schools of this state prior to their seventh birthday shall become subject to all of the provisions of this article, the provisions of Code Sections 20-2-690 through 20-2-702, and the rules and regulations of the State Board of Education relating to compulsory school attendance even though they have not attained seven years of age.
Juvenile Court:
A juvenile complaint may be filed in the Juvenile Court of Bacon County against a child (grades 6-12) who is habitually and without justification, truant from school. For the purposes of this protocol, habitual truancy or absenteeism is defined as ten (10) all day unexcused absences for grades 6-12.
State Court:
A State Court referral for prosecution may be made regarding parents of student’s, age 14 and younger, who are habitually and without justification, truant from school. For the purposes of this protocol, habitual truancy or absenteeism is defined as ten (10) all day unexcused absences.
AMENDMENTS
During the school year it may become necessary to change or add to the policies, rules, and regulations found in this handbook. The principal, the superintendent, and the board of education, or their designee reserve the right to amend or modify the policies, rules, and regulations at any time.
If situations occur which are not covered in this handbook, the principal will make decisions based on the merits of the individual situation. The primary purpose of these policies, rules, and regulations is to foster a safe atmosphere conducive to learning and to increase student responsibility at Bacon High School.
Notice of Rights of Students and Parents under Section 504
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, commonly referred to as "Section 504," is a nondiscrimination statute enacted by the United States Congress. The purpose of Section 504 is to prohibit discrimination and to assure that disabled students have educational opportunities and benefits equal to those provided to non-disabled students.
For more information regarding Section 504 or if you have questions or need additional assistance, please contact your local system’s Section 504 Coordinator at the following address:
Mandy Harper
102 West 4th Street
Alma, GA 31510
Contact Information:
912-632-7363
Email: mandy.harper@
The implementing regulations for Section 504 as set out in 34 CFR Part 104 provide parents and/ or students with the following rights:
1. Your child has the right to an appropriate education designed to meet his or her individual educational needs as adequately as the needs of non-disabled students. 34 CFR 104.33.
2. Your child has the right to free educational services except for those fees that are imposed on non-disabled students or their parents. Insurers and similar third parties who provide services not operated by or provided by the recipient are not relieved from an otherwise valid obligation to provide or pay for services provided to a disabled student. 34 CFR 104.33.
3. Your child has a right to participate in an educational setting (academic and nonacademic) with non-disabled students to the maximum extent appropriate to his or her needs. 34 CFR 104.34.
4. Your child has a right to facilities, services, and activities that are comparable to those provided for non-disabled students. 34 CFR 104.34.
5. Your child has a right to an evaluation prior to a Section 504 determination of eligibility. 34 CFR 104.35.
6. You have the right to not consent to the school system’s request to evaluate your child. 34 CFR 104.35.
7. You have the right to ensure that evaluation procedures, which may include testing, conform to the requirements of 34 CFR 104.35.
8. You have the right to ensure that the school system will consider information from a variety of sources as appropriate, which may include aptitude and achievement tests, grades, teacher recommendations and observations, physical conditions, social or cultural background, medical records and parental recommendations. 34 CFR 104.35.
9. You have the right to ensure that placement decisions are made by a group of persons, including persons knowledgeable about your child, the meaning of the evaluation data, the placement options, and the legal requirements for least restrictive environment and comparable facilities. 34 CFR 104.35.
10. If your child is eligible under Section 504, your child has a right to periodic reevaluations, including prior to any subsequent significant change of placement. 34 CFR 104.35.
11. You have the right to notice prior to any actions by the school system regarding the identification, evaluation, or placement of your child. 34 CFR 104.36.
12. You have the right to examine your child’s educational records. 34 CFR 104.36.
13. You have the right to an impartial hearing with respect to the school system’s actions regarding your child's identification, evaluation, or educational placement, with opportunity for parental participation in the hearing and representation by an attorney.
34 CFR 104.36.
14. You have the right to receive a copy of this notice and a copy of the school system’s impartial hearing procedure upon request. 34 CFR 104.36.
15. If you disagree with the decision of the impartial hearing officer (school board members and other district employees are not considered impartial hearing officers), you have a right to a review of that decision according to the school system’s impartial hearing procedure.
34 CFR 104.36.
16. You have the right to, at any time; file a complaint with the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.
*Please note Section 504 Procedural Safeguards can be found online at the Bacon County Schools website.
Enrollment
Students are eligible for enrollment in Georgia school systems unless they reach the age of 21 by September 1, or they have received a high school diploma or equivalent, or they have dropped out of school for one quarter or more. Students who have dropped out for one quarter or more remain eligible to enroll unless they reach the age of 20 by September 1. Special education students may continue to enroll through age 21 or until they receive a regular diploma.
Students and or guardians must provide required documents upon enrollment. Home school, charter school, and non-traditional school transferees must provide additional documentation of the accreditation of their previous school.
Notable Bacon County High School Student Handbook Changes and Student Key Points to Know for 2019-2020
Absences
1. Absences are unexcused for all other reasons, including but not limited to: missing the bus, oversleeping, power outage, vacations, trips, family visits, car trouble, baby-sitting, and running errands.
2. Students are required to make up all class work, assignments, tests, etc. within five school days when absent from class.
3. Documentation is required when a student returns from an absence. The fact that attendance was impractical or inadvisable must be attested to by a written statement from the student’s parent/guardian or a licensed physician within five (5) days of the student’s return. These written statements must be turned in to the Attendance Office or the absence will be documented as unexcused. If an absence was due to a court appearance, a copy of the subpoena or other court document must be provided. Documentation for each absence (parent notes, medical excuses, etc.) must be on file within five school days following the student's return from an absence.
4. If a student has a serious medical or legal problem, the student’s parent/guardian should notify an Administrator and the student’s counselor.
5. In the event of prolonged illness, the services of the homebound teacher should be requested.
6. More than ten unexcused absences, including ISS, from ANY class in a semester disallows student to participate in Homecoming or Homecoming Court, Prom, Senior Events (excluding Graduation), Honor Graduates, Who’s Who, Grad Bash, or Senior Superlatives.
7. Students being recognized as Superior Honor Graduates or Honors Graduates cannot have ever failed any courses, including electives, while enrolled in high school. Students may not have any more than 10 unexcused absences, including ISS, in any class each semester of their senior year to be eligible for Honor Graduate or Superior Honor Graduate.
8. Students who miss more than half of a class period will be counted absent for that class.
School-Related Absences
3. Students who will be absent for school-sponsored non-instructional activities must make prior arrangements to make up all work that will be missed.
4. Students must have prior approval from all of their teachers to be absent from classes for these activities. Non-approval may be given by the teacher for any issue with grades or attendance.
Check Outs
Students checking out will only be allowed to return to school the same day with doctor’s excuse or accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Exemptions
Final Exams will be given in each class each semester whether there is a EOC Test or not the last two days of the semester. Year long classes will administer a mid-term exams the last two days of the first semester. Exemptions will be granted from those exams to students who meet the following criteria:
- 85 or higher average, 5 or fewer absences (excused, unexcused, and ISS), and have scored a Level II or higher on the EOC test (when applicable)
- 75-84 average, 3 or fewer absences (excused, unexcused and ISS), and have scored a Level II or higher on the EOC test (when applicable)
- Scored a Level III or Level IV on the EOC test and 9 or fewer absences (excused, unexcused, and ISS)
Progress Reports
Progress Reports will be sent home with the student every three weeks of the grading period.
Make-up Work
It is the student’s responsibility to ask for make-up work. Students should use before school, end of the day tutoring, and after school to complete assignments.
• If a student is suspended, he/she will not be allowed to make up assignments missed due to the suspension. The student will receive a “0” for the assignments missed.
• If the student is able to study at home during an extended illness of 3 or more days, the guidance secretary should be contacted for assignments to be made available. A minimum of 24 hours will be required for assignments to be collected.
• A student will have one attempt to replace an unsuccessful grade. An unsuccessful grade is defined as any grade under 70%. Students must attend tutoring to qualify for a second attempt. The highest grade a student can receive from a make-up attempt is 75%. This attempt to improve on a grade must be completed within five days of the original assignment.
• A student refusing to make a valid attempt to work or refusing to work, will not be offered an opportunity to make-up his/her assignments.
• A student must make up work from an absence within five days of that absence or a “0” will be recorded in the gradebook and will not be removed.
Tardiness
Students are expected to arrive to school on time and to be punctual in arriving to class. Students who arrive any time after 8:00 a.m. are to check in with the front office. In addition, any student not in their Block 1 class by time the tardy bell sounds at 8:00 a.m. should also check in with the front office. Students are considered tardy to class by not being in their class by the ringing of the bell indicating the beginning of instructional time. Tardies will be accumulative for all classes each semester. Tardies will be handled in the following manner:
1st – 5th Tardy – Warning
6th & 7th Tardy – 1 day Restricted Lunch (RL) each offense
8th – 11th Tardy – ½ Day of ISS
12th + Tardies – 1 full Day of ISS
*Note: 12th Tardy results in parking privileges being revoked for a week and 20 Tardies results in parking privileges being revoked for the remaining of the semester.
Food and/or Drinks
Food and/or drinks are not allowed in the classrooms, except bottled drinks with a re-sealable lid. The first ten minutes of 2nd Block, after the Grab & Go, is an exception. Students are not to be checked out for lunch.
Dress Code
The following items of clothing are not permitted
• Bike pants, leggings, or other apparel that is extremely tight fitting must be covered with long loose tops approaching the mid-thigh length.
• No holes in pants above the knee unless leggings are worn underneath. Holes above the knees cannot be covered with tape or other forms of wrapping.
• Towels, blankets, hand cloths, curlers, combs, and metal chains
• Hats, hoodies, and any other headwear.
• Shorts and skirts must be to the top of the knees for females unless leggings are worn underneath. Males’ shorts must be past mid-thigh.
Cell Phones
Cell phones are to be turned in to the “Cell Station” at the beginning of class in accordance to classroom procedure. Any student who does not turn in a phone will be determined to not have a phone that day.
*Once a student has been found in violation of the cell phone policy, then refuses to relinquish their cell phone to the cell station, that student will be considered as defiant.
Students found in violation of this policy will be penalized as follows:
• 1st Offense: 1 block ISS
• 2nd Offense: 2 blocks ISS
• 3rd Offense and beyond: 1 full day ISS
Rule 20. Tobacco
Tobacco of any form, including vapor or electronic cigarettes, or any paraphernalia related to them, may not be carried or used. Confiscated tobacco will be returned to guardians or destroyed. Also, lighters and matches should not be brought to school. The administration reserves the right to turn over any vapor or electronic cigarette items to law enforcement for the purpose of testing the contents for uncontrolled substances.
Rule 21. Hallways and Restrooms
Hallways should be areas of orderly controlled behavior. Running in the halls is strictly forbidden. Students are not to be in halls during class periods unless they have a permit signed by the teacher. Students should not gather in or pass through the halls where classes are in session during lunch. Students should walk on the right side of the hallway. HALL PASSES are required for all students in the halls during class. Restrooms should not be used for social gatherings and/or eating food. Restrooms are to be used only for their designed purpose.
Rule 31. Bathroom Violation
Only one student permitted in each stall at a time.
NOTICE OF RECEIPT
After reading this handbook and reviewing it with your child, please sign, detach this page, and have your child return it to school within 10 days.
By signing below, we acknowledge that our family has received a copy of the 2019/2020 Student/Parent Handbook that is found on the Bacon County High School website,
We have reviewed this handbook with our child. We further acknowledge that updates may occur during the school year due to changes in state or local policies and/or state laws. Updates will be posted on website at .
As parents and students, we have reviewed and understand the following items:
● Code of Conduct
● Compulsory School Attendance Policy
● Equal Education/ Non-Discriminatory Notice
● Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
● Field Trips
● Hospital Homebound
● Search and Seziure
● Makeup Work
● Medicines
● Parents Right-to-Know Teacher Qualifications
● Promotion/Retention Policy
● Student Dress and Appearance Code
● Student Complaints and Grievances
● Sexual Harassment/ Sexual Misconduct
● Suspension & Expulsion
● Electronic Resources Internet User Acceptable Police
● Bus Conduct Rules for Students
● Section 504
● Parent Conferences
PBIS
We agree to enforcement of the handbook by the faculty and staff of Bacon County High School.
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Bacon County Board of Education
TECHNOLOGY/INTERNET USER CONTRACT
Please read this document carefully. When signed by you and, if you are under 18, your parent or guardian, it becomes a legally binding contract. This permission will be considered valid for the 2016-17 School year. Parent/guardian or staff member may negate this permission with written notification to the Media Staff.
I have read the Acceptable Use Policy for school technology. I understand that any violation of the above conditions, rules or regulations is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I violate any of these conditions, I understand that my computer privileges will be restricted, suspended or revoked and I may be liable to further disciplinary and/or legal action as set forth in the AUP.
Also, as a student at Bacon County Schools, you now have access to The Internet, a global matrix of over 2 million computers woven together by telephone lines, undersea cables, microwave links, and gigabit fiber-optic "pipes." Touching down in 137 countries, linking 15 million to 30 million people each day, The Internet is a super data highway that carries the freight of the information age, including electronic mail, digital video and sound, as well as traditional text documents. This is an incredible resource for you. Unfortunately, there can be a downside. Mainly adults use this resource, and occasionally there may be some information on The Internet that is not age-appropriate for students. To ensure quality use of The Internet, we have established the following guidelines:
1. You should always have a specific topic of interest for research using The Internet.
2. Unauthorized downloading of information to student disks, network drives, or workstation hard-drives will not be tolerated.
3. Consequences for misuse/abuse of The Internet: (Depending on the severity of the situation, the disciplinary process may include combinations of the following consequences.)
- Loss of privilege to use The Internet
- Referral to principals for discipline
4. Date of return of parental sign-off form
As educators, we are excited about allowing you access to the wealth of information on The Internet. We also want to help you make correct choices regarding the use of this tremendous resource. Feel free to contact any teacher or administrator with any questions. Please sign below indicating your willingness to use The Internet under the above guidelines. A parental release form is also required to be on file prior to your navigation on The Internet.
I agree to abide by the Bacon County School Districts Internet guidelines.
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Parent/Guardian:
By execution of this contract, I certify that I am the parent/guardian of this student and that I have read the Acceptable Use Policy. I understand that this Internet access is for educational use only. I recognize that although it is not feasible for the Bacon County School System to restrict access to all materials available through the Internet, that the Bacon County School System will make every reasonable effort to monitor usage and to insure that the same is used for acceptable purposes. In this respect, I hereby release the Bacon County School System from any liability of claim through my child’s use of the Internet.
I understand that the use of the computer system by my child contrary to or in violation of the terms of the AUP will result in the restriction, revocation of my child’s computer privileges and may subject my child to additional disciplinary or legal action. I understand and agree that my child and I may be held liable for reimbursement for the cost of repair of any software or hardware damage caused by the intentional misuse of the system by my child. I hereby give permission to the Bacon County School System for this student to have access to and use the Internet and further certify that the information on this form is correct.
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All Calendar Events: The high school web page contains a calendar of events for the year. Each sport also has a unique web page with the teams’ playing schedule. The web page may be accessed at . School news and events are also posted on several social media such as twitter (@BaconCountyHigh), facebook (BaconCountyHighSchool), or you may sign up for text messages through Remind (formerly ) by texting the number: 81010 and the message: @6324414.
Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy
The regulations of electronic devices include the following:
Cameras and Camera Cases
Cameras and camera cases are not permitted on campus without permission of school administration.
Earbuds/Headphones (wired or blue tooth)
When out of class, if a student is wearing earbuds or headphones he/she must have one ear uncovered (one up/one down) to be able to hear instructions and requests. Failure to comply is Not Following Procedures. When in class, earbuds are not to be worn unless explicit permission is given from the teacher.
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¨5?CJ$OJQJ^JaJ$Cell phones are to be turned in to the “Cell Station” at the beginning of class in accordance to classroom procedure. Any student who does not turn in a phone will be determined to not have a phone that day.
All other electronic devices must be turned off, out of sight, and not used during class time unless given specific permission by the teacher.
Students found in violation of this policy will be penalized as follows:
• 1st Offense: 1 block ISS
• 2nd Offense: 2 blocks ISS
• 3rd Offense and beyond: 1 full day ISS or Corporal Punishment per parent request
Bacon High School is not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged electronic items or accessories and school officials will not investigate these matters.
*Once a student has been found in violation of the cell phone policy, then refuses to relinquish their cell phone to the cell station, that student will be considered as defiant.
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