2019-2020 STUDENT-PARENT HANDBOOK - Shelby County …

2019-2020 STUDENT-PARENT

HANDBOOK

Joris M. Ray, Ed.D. Superintendent

160 S. Hollywood Street Memphis, TN 38112

Phone: 901.416.5300 Visit us on the web at:

SCHOOL STAFF WILL DISCUSS THE CONTENTS OF THIS HANDBOOK WITH THEIR STUDENTS.

SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS RESPECTFULLY REQUESTS PARENTS ALSO REVIEW THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS HANDBOOK WITH THEIR CHILDREN.

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To view the policy manual for Shelby County Schools, please visit our web page at policy

Policies referenced in this handbook are subject to change throughout the school year. ...............................................................................................................

Shelby County Board of Education

(Offices Held at Time of Publication)

District I Michelle Robinson McKissack

District IV Kevin D. Woods

District VII Miska Clay Bibbs

District II Althea Greene

District V Scott McCormick

District VIII William "Billy" Orgel

District III Stephanie P. Love, Vice Chair

District VI Shante K. Avant, Chair

District IX Joyce Dorse Coleman

Table of Contents

School Board Meeting Schedule ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Mission ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Vision .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Student School Calendar .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Non-Discrimination ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Visitors to School ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 School Fees & Debts (Policy #6047) ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Child Custody/ Parental Access (Policy #6058) .............................................................................................................................................................. 5 Promotion & Retention (Policy #5013)............................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Textbooks & Instructional Materials (Policy #6029) ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 Admission & Enrollment (Policy #6002) ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Attendance, Absences, Truancy, & Withdrawal .......................................................................................................................................................... 11 Driver's License or Permit ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Interscholastic (Policy #6051) ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Student Assignment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress ............................................................................................................................................... 14 Student Records and Confidential Information (Policy #6003) .................................................................................................................................. 15 Department of Exceptional Children and Health Services ......................................................................................................................................... 16 Health Services (Policy #6043) ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Student Dress Code (Policy #6021) ................................................................................................................................................................................ 20 Transportation Services (Policy #6050)......................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Student Conduct (Policy #6022) ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Student Code of Conduct (Offenses & Penalties by Category)................................................................................................................................... 24 Cellphones/Personal Communication Devices (Policy #6024)..................................................................................................................................... 26 Appeals Related to Student Discipline (Policy #6026) ................................................................................................................................................. 27 Students with Disabilities and Discipline ..................................................................................................................................................................... 28 Tobacco Use or Possession (Policy #6028)..................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Alcohol & Drug Use (Policy #6055) ............................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Alternative School (Policy #6055) .................................................................................................................................................................................. 31 Gangs & Non-School Related Social Clubs (Policy #6030) ......................................................................................................................................... 32 Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, & Cyberbullying (Policy #6046) ...................................................................................................................... 32 Anti-Hazing (Policy #6071)...............................................................................................................................................34 Section 504 Due Process Procedures (Policy #6054) .................................................................................................................................................... 35 Title I Parental Involvement (Policy #5010) ................................................................................................................................................................. 38 School Support Organizations (Policy # 7007) ............................................................................................................................................................ 38 School Closing Procedures (Policy #3002) .................................................................................................................................................................... 38 PowerSchool Registration and Enrollment................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Truancy Flow Chart........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 39 Anti-Bullying Contract...................................................................................................................................................41

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Mission Statement Preparing all students for success in learning, leadership, and life.

Vision Statement Our district will be the premier school district attracting a diverse student population and effective teachers, leaders, and

staff all committed to excellence.

2019-20 STUDENT CALENDAR

The calendar provides for two semesters. The first semester begins on August 12th and ends on December 20th. The 3rd quarter/2nd semester begins on January 6th and ends on May 22nd.

Important Dates to Remember.............................Instructional Calendar

August

12th First Day for Students/ 1st Quarter Begins

September

2

Labor Day (Students Out)

19 Parent Teacher Conferences (4-7 p.m.)

20 Professional Development Day (Students ? Day)

October

11 1st Quarter Ends/Administrative Day

(Students ? Day)

14-18 Fall Break (Students Out)

21

Students Return/2nd Quarter

November

8

Professional Development (Students ? Day)

11 Veterans Day (Students Out)

25-29 Thanksgiving (Students Out)

December

18-20 1st Semester Exams 20 2nd Quarter Ends/ Administrative Day

(Students ?) Day) 23-31 Winter Break (Students Out)

January

1-3 New Year's Day/ Winter Break (Students Out) 6 Students Return/3rd Quarter Begins 17 Professional Development Day (Students ? Day) 20 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (Students Out)

February

13 Parent Teacher Conferences (4-7 p.m.) 14 Professional Development ( Students ? Day) 17 President's Day (Students Out)

March

13 3rd Quarter Ends| Professional Development Day 16-20 Spring Break 23 Students Return/ 4th Quarter Begins

April

10 Spring Break II/ Good Friday( Students Out)

May

20 2nd Semester Exams 22 Last Day of School | Administrative Day

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