Clinch County
High School
2007-2008 Student Handbook
Recipient of
State of Georgia Governor’s Office of Student Achievement
2006 GOLD AWARD
Greatest Gain
Meeting and Exceeding Standards
Mr. Alvin Henderson, Principal
Mrs. Denise Brown, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Lori James, Guidance Counselor
Dr. Gayle Hughes, Superintendent, Clinch County Schools
The Clinch County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, handicap, religion, or national origin in the educational programs and activities or admission to facilities or in employment practices.
“For success, attitude is equally as important as ability.”
Harry Banks
863 North Carswell Street PHONE: 912-487-5366
Homerville, Georgia 31634 FAX: 912-487-3272
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Table of Contents |
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Item of Interest |
Page Number |
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Academics |
12 |
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ACT Dates |
16 |
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Advisement |
14 |
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Athletes and Sports Agents |
17 |
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Attendance |
9 |
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Attendance Appeals |
10 |
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Authority of the Principal |
18 |
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Bell Schedule |
6 |
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Bus Procedures & Discipline |
22 |
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Cafeteria |
28 |
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Calendar |
5 |
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Campus Care |
32 |
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Cell Phones & MP3 Players |
21 |
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Class Preparation |
21 |
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Clubs |
34 |
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Code of Conduct |
18 |
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Code of Conduct Chart |
26 |
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Computer/Technology Usage & Rules |
29-30 |
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Definition of Disciplinary Actions |
19-20 |
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Directory of Personnel |
7-8 |
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Definition of Discipline Response Code Terms |
22-24 |
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Discipline of Transfer Students |
20 |
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Dress Code |
20-21 |
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Driver's License Certification of Attendance |
10 |
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Eligibility - GHSA Requirements |
16 |
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End of Course Test |
15 |
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Excused Absences |
9 |
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Field Trip & Early Athletic Dismissal Rules |
31 |
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Final Exemptions |
12 |
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Financial Responsibility |
32 |
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Georgia High School Graduation Test |
14-15 |
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Grade Promotion |
13 |
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Grade Reporting |
12 |
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Graduation Exercises |
13 |
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Guidance Services |
27 |
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Hall Passes |
32 |
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Honor Graduates |
13-14 |
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Hospital Homebound |
11 |
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Identification Badges |
27 |
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Incompletes |
12 |
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Inappropriate Display of Public Affection |
22 |
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ISS/OSS Ladder & ISS Rules & Regulations |
19 |
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Leaving School |
11 |
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Lockers |
33 |
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Make-up Work |
12 |
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Mandatory Education for Children (OCGA 20-2-690) |
9 |
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Medical Clinic |
27-28 |
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NCLB Statute |
33 |
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No Pass/No Participation |
17 |
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Non-Instructional Activity Absences |
31 |
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Parent Involvement |
18 |
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Parent Notification of Absences |
10 |
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Plus Points |
14 |
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SAT Dates |
16 |
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Search and Seizure |
19 |
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Selective Services |
27 |
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Student Discipline |
19 |
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Student Insurance |
27 |
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Student Services |
27 |
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Summer School/Credit Recovery |
13 |
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Sports Schedules |
35-37 |
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Tardy Policy |
21 |
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Teenage & Adult Driver Responsibility Act |
10 |
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Telephone |
32 |
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Unauthorized Area |
32 |
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Valedictorian and Salutatorian |
14 |
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Video Surveillance |
33 |
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Visitors |
32 |
Dear Students and Parents:
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Clinch County High School. CCHS has a very proud history, filled with rich traditions and many accomplishments, both academic and extracurricular. I urge you, the students, to become actively involved in your academic studies as well as extracurricular activities.
Last year was a great year at CCHS. CCHS was a 2006 Gold Award Winner for Greatest Gain in meeting and exceeding academic standards. Our graduation rate for the 2006-07 school year was approximately 75%. For the first time since the implementation of No Child Left Behind, we exceeded the state average for graduation rate. Also, the Georgia Public Policy Foundation Report Card for Parents ranked CCHS 47 out of 369 public high schools in the state of Georgia.
During the 2006-07 school year, we continued developing and refining our interventions for students who were not meeting our standards. This intervention program provides additional time and support during the school day for these students. Students who meet our academic standards are provided with enrichment opportunities during this time. These students will be allowed to complete thirty minute, nine-week enrichment courses such as wildlife and art appreciation, chess, sign language, etiquette, fashion design, photography, and CPR.
While we have accomplished much, our goal as a school is to continually improve. To improve, we must evaluate our current data, identify areas that need improvement, then develop and implement strategies, programs, etc, that will improve these targeted areas. For the 2006-07 school year, we will be implementing the first, of hopefully many, AP courses. Students who complete these courses may be able to earn college credit in addition to high school credit. We will offer AP Literature this year and AP Calculus next year.
We, as a school, will be doing all we can do to ensure that all students learn at high levels which will increase our graduation rate. However, we can not accomplish this goal by ourselves. Students, I urge you to focus more on your academic studies. It is extremely important that you attend school. Do not get behind. I repeat, do not get behind. Ask questions, do your assignments, ask for extra help if you need it.
Parents, please, please, become more actively involved in your child’s education. Please emphasize school attendance. Students cannot learn if they are not at school. Please emphasize high academic expectations for your child. Also, please monitor the academic progress of your child closely. Make it a priority to visit and call your child’s teachers. Let them know that “ Failure is Not an Option” for your child and that you are willing to do whatever it takes for them to excel and receive a diploma. Come early, come often. You are always welcome at CCHS. With this type of expectation, involvement, support, and encouragement, I believe that your child will have a very successful high school experience.
In closing, I would like to say that it is truly an honor for me to serve as principal of Clinch County High School. I believe that if we work together to ensure high levels of learning and a high school diploma for all, then Failure will Not be an Option any longer for our students.
Sincerely,
Alvin Henderson, Principal
Clinch County School System
2007-2008 School Calendar
Wednesday, August 1------------------------------------------------New Employee Orientation |
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Thursday-Friday, Monday-Tuesday, August 2-3,6-7-----------------------------Pre-Planning |
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Wednesday, August 8-----------------------------------------------Classes Begin-1st Semester |
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Monday, September 3----------------------------------------------------------Labor Day Holiday |
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Wednesday, September 12---------------------------Early Release for Professional Learning |
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Wednesday, October 10-------------------------------------------------End of First Nine Weeks |
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Monday, October 15----------------------------------------------------------------------Fall Break |
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Tuesday, October16-----------------------(System-Wide Meeting and lunch) In-Service Day |
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Wednesday, October 17----------------------------------Early Release for Parent conferences |
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Thursday, October 18---------------------------------Early Release for Professional Learning |
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Friday, October 19-------------------------------------------------------------------Grade Reports |
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Wednesday, November 7-----------------------------Early Release for Professional Learning |
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Monday-Friday, November 19-23--------------------------------------Thanksgiving Holidays |
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Wednesday, December 19------------------------------(Early Dismissal) Christmas Holidays |
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End of Second Nine Weeks – End of First Semester |
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Thursday-Friday, January 3-4----------------------------------------------------In-Service Days |
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Monday, January 7--------------------------------------------------Classes Begin-2nd Semester |
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Thursday, January 10----------------------------------------------------------------Grade Reports |
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Monday, January 21-------------------------------------------------Martin Luther King Holiday |
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Wednesday, February 13-----------------------------Early Release for Professional Learning |
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Friday and Monday, February 15&18----------------------------------------------Winter Break |
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Wednesday, March 12------------------------------------------------End of Third Nine Weeks Early Release for Professional Learning |
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Tuesday, March 18---------------------------------------Early Release for Parent Conferences |
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Wednesday, March 19---------------------------------------------------------------Grade Reports |
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Monday-Friday, March 31-April 4--------------------------------------------------Spring Break |
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Friday, May 23----------------------------------------------------(Early Dismissal)Classes End End of Fourth Nine Weeks-End 2nd Semester |
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Monday-Wednesday, May 26-28---------------------------------------------------Post-Planning |
Clinch County High School
Bell Schedule
Regular Schedule
7:50 School Begins
7.55 9:25 First Block
9:30 11:00 Second Block
11:05 1:35 Third Block & Lunch
First Lunch Intervention
11:00 11:30 Lunch
11:30 12:05 Intervention Class
12:05 1:35 Third Block
First Lunch Enrichment
11:05 11:35 Enrichment Class
11:35 12:05 Lunch
12:05 1:35 Third Block
Second Lunch Intervention
11:05 12:35 Third Block
12:35 1:05 Lunch
1:05 1:35 Intervention Class
Second Lunch Enrichment
11:05 12:35 Third Block
12:39 1:05 Enrichment Class
1:05 1:35 Lunch
1:40 3:10 Fourth Block
Channel One 7:55 – 8:05
HOMEROOM AND CLUB SCHEDULE
7:50 School Begins
7:55 9:13 First Block
9:18 9:38 Homeroom
9:43 11:00 Second Block
Regular Schedule Resumes
Clinch County High School
Directory of Personnel
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Name |
Department/Area |
E-Mail Address |
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BARBER, SHANE |
Language Arts |
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BROOKER, JODY |
Special Education |
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BROWN, DENISE |
Assistant Principal |
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BROWN, SUSIE |
Language Arts |
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CAIN, ANYA |
Math |
acain@clinchcounty.com |
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CARROLL, TIM |
Physical Education/ISS |
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CONNER, LISA |
History |
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COOPER, AVERY |
Band |
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DANIEL, KARLA |
Principal Administrative Assistant |
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DAUGHARTY, MOLLY |
Language Arts |
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DAVIS, BESS |
History |
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DICKERSON, JIM |
Physical Education |
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EDWARDS, TANJA |
Math |
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FORTNER, SUSAN |
Graduation Coach |