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

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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.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

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Shelby County Board of Education

(Offices Held at Time of Publication)

District I

Michelle Robinson McKissack

District II

Althea Greene

District III

Stephanie P. Love, Vice Chair

District IV

Kevin D. Woods

District V

Scott McCormick

District VI

Shante K. Avant, Chair

District VII

Miska Clay Bibbs

District VIII

William ¡°Billy¡± Orgel

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

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2019-2020

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

January

12th

1-3

6

17

20

First Day for Students/ 1st Quarter Begins

New Year¡¯s Day/ Winter Break (Students Out)

Students Return/3rd Quarter Begins

Professional Development Day (Students ? Day)

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (Students Out)

September

February

2

19

20

13

14

17

Labor Day (Students Out)

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

Professional Development Day (Students ? Day)

October

11

14-18

21

1st Quarter Ends/Administrative Day

(Students ? Day)

Fall Break (Students Out)

Students Return/2nd Quarter

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

Professional Development ( Students ? Day)

President¡¯s Day (Students Out)

March

13

3rd Quarter Ends| Professional Development Day

16-20 Spring Break

23

Students Return/ 4th Quarter Begins

November

April

8

Professional Development (Students ? Day)

11

Veterans Day (Students Out)

25-29 Thanksgiving (Students Out)

10

December

May

18-20 1st Semester Exams

20

2nd Quarter Ends/ Administrative Day

(Students ?) Day)

23-31 Winter Break (Students Out)

20

22

SCS Student Handbook

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Spring Break II/ Good Friday( Students Out)

2nd Semester Exams

Last Day of School | Administrative Day

2019-2020

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