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

 

 

“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

 

Table of Contents
Item of Interest	Page Number
Academics	12
ACT Dates	16
Advisement	14
Athletes and Sports Agents	17
Attendance	9
Attendance Appeals	10
Authority of the Principal	18
Bell Schedule	6
Bus Procedures & Discipline	22
Cafeteria	28
Calendar	5
Campus Care	32
Cell Phones & MP3 Players	21
Class Preparation	21
Clubs	34
Code of Conduct	18
Code of Conduct Chart	26
Computer/Technology Usage & Rules	29-30
Definition of Disciplinary Actions	19-20
Directory of Personnel	7-8
Definition of Discipline Response Code Terms	22-24
Discipline of Transfer Students	20
Dress Code	20-21
Driver's License Certification of Attendance	10
Eligibility - GHSA Requirements	16
End of Course Test	15
Excused Absences	9
Field Trip & Early Athletic Dismissal Rules	31
Final Exemptions	12
Financial Responsibility	32
Georgia High School Graduation Test	14-15
Grade Promotion	13
Grade Reporting	12
Graduation Exercises	13
Guidance Services	27
Hall Passes	32
Honor Graduates	13-14
Hospital Homebound	11
Identification Badges	27
Incompletes	12
Inappropriate Display of Public Affection	22
ISS/OSS Ladder & ISS Rules & Regulations	19
Leaving School	11
Lockers	33
Make-up Work	12
Mandatory Education for Children (OCGA 20-2-690)	9
Medical Clinic	27-28
NCLB Statute	33
No Pass/No Participation	17
Non-Instructional Activity Absences	31
Parent Involvement	18
Parent Notification of Absences	10
Plus Points	14
SAT Dates	16
Search and Seizure	19
Selective Services	27
Student Discipline	19
Student Insurance	27
Student Services	27
Summer School/Credit Recovery	13
Sports Schedules	35-37
Tardy Policy	21
Teenage & Adult Driver Responsibility Act	10
Telephone	32
Unauthorized Area	32
Valedictorian and Salutatorian	14
Video Surveillance	33
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

Thursday-Friday, Monday-Tuesday, August 2-3,6-7-----------------------------Pre-Planning

Wednesday, August 8-----------------------------------------------Classes Begin-1st Semester

Monday, September 3----------------------------------------------------------Labor Day Holiday

Wednesday, September 12---------------------------Early Release for Professional Learning

Wednesday, October 10-------------------------------------------------End of First Nine Weeks

Monday, October 15----------------------------------------------------------------------Fall Break

Tuesday, October16-----------------------(System-Wide Meeting and lunch) In-Service Day

Wednesday, October 17----------------------------------Early Release for Parent conferences

Thursday, October 18---------------------------------Early Release for Professional Learning

Friday, October 19-------------------------------------------------------------------Grade Reports

Wednesday, November 7-----------------------------Early Release for Professional Learning

Monday-Friday, November 19-23--------------------------------------Thanksgiving Holidays

Wednesday, December 19------------------------------(Early Dismissal) Christmas Holidays

End of Second Nine Weeks – End of First Semester

Thursday-Friday, January 3-4----------------------------------------------------In-Service Days

Monday, January 7--------------------------------------------------Classes Begin-2nd Semester

Thursday, January 10----------------------------------------------------------------Grade Reports

Monday, January 21-------------------------------------------------Martin Luther King Holiday

Wednesday, February 13-----------------------------Early Release for Professional Learning

Friday and Monday, February 15&18----------------------------------------------Winter Break

Wednesday, March 12------------------------------------------------End of Third Nine Weeks Early Release for Professional Learning

Tuesday, March 18---------------------------------------Early Release for Parent Conferences

Wednesday, March 19---------------------------------------------------------------Grade Reports

Monday-Friday, March 31-April 4--------------------------------------------------Spring Break

Friday, May 23----------------------------------------------------(Early Dismissal)Classes End End of Fourth Nine Weeks-End 2nd Semester

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

                                                           

 

 

          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

 

Name	Department/Area	E-Mail Address
BARBER, SHANE	Language Arts	sbarber@clinchcounty.com
BROOKER, JODY	Special Education	jbrooker@clinchcounty.com
BROWN, DENISE	Assistant Principal	dbrown@clinchcounty.com
BROWN, SUSIE	Language Arts	sbrown@clinchcounty.com
CAIN, ANYA	Math	acain@clinchcounty.com
CARROLL, TIM	Physical Education/ISS	tcarroll@clinchcounty.com
CONNER, LISA	History	lconner@clinchcounty.com
COOPER, AVERY	Band	acooper@clinchcounty.com
DANIEL, KARLA	Principal Administrative Assistant	kdaniel@clinchcounty.com
DAUGHARTY, MOLLY	Language Arts	mdaugharty@clinchcounty.com
DAVIS, BESS	History	bdavis@clinchcounty.com
DICKERSON, JIM	Physical Education	jdickerson@clinchcounty.com
EDWARDS, TANJA	Math	tedwards@clinchcounty.com
FORTNER, SUSAN	Graduation Coach	sfortner@clinchcounty.com
GEORGE, TERRANCE	Science	tgeorge@clinchcounty.com
GODWIN, JERRY	Custodial	jgodwin@clinchounty.com
GOODMAN, CARRA	Family and Consumer Science	cgoodman@clinchcounty.com
GRIFFIS, JOANN	Receptionist	jgriffis@clinchcounty.com
HARRIS, RENEE	Social Worker	rharris@clinchounty.com
HART, JARED	Science	jhart@clinchcounty.com
HENDERSON, ALVIN	Principal	ahenderson@clinchcounty.com
HUNTER, ELIZABETH	Special Education	ehunter@clinchcounty.com
INFINGER, GAYLE	Attendance Clerk	ginfinger@clinchounty.com
JAMES, LORI	Guidance Counselor	ljames@clinchcounty.com
JEFFORDS, FELICIA	Media Administrative Assistant	fjeffords@clinchounty.com
JONES, CHAD	Media Specialist	cjones@clinchcounty.com
KENNEDY, EMILY	Language Arts	ekennedy@clinchcounty.com
McDONALD, JENNIFER	Nurse	jmcdonald@clinchcounty.com
McLAINE, PRISSY	Business	pmclaine@clinchcounty.com
McQUAIG, SANDY	Bookkeeper	smcquaig@clinchounty.com
MOORE, LINDA	Cafeteria Manager	lmoore@clinchcounty.com
MORGAN, BECKY	History	bmorgan@clinchcounty.com
MOYLAN, BONNY	Science	bmoylan@clinchcounty.com
MUSGROVE, JANE ANN	Math	jmusgrove@clinchcounty.com
O’BERRY, TANYA	Language Arts	toberry@clinchcounty.com
O’NEAL, DUSTIN	Agriculture	doneil@clinchcounty.com
PEEK, SAMANTHA	Language Arts	speek@clinchcounty.com
PETERSON, WINSTON	Resource Officer	wpeterson@clinchounty.com
PIPKIN, CATHY	Alternative School	cpipkin@clinchcounty.com
RAILEY, MICHAEL	Agriculture	mrailey@clinchcounty.com
REGISTER, MARTHA	Special Education	mregister@clinchcounty.com
RHODES, EMILY	Science	erhodes@clinchcounty.com
RICHARDSON, DIANNE	Special Education	drichardson@clinchcounty.com
RICHESSON, ERIC	Physical Education	erichesson@clinchcounty.com
ROBBINS, ALLEN	ISS	arobbins@clinchcounty.com
ROBINSON, THOMAS	Math	trobinson@clinchcounty.com
SLOCUMB, DAWN	Special Education	dslocumb@clinchcounty.com
SMITH, SUSAN	Special Education Paraprofessional	ssmith@clinchounty.com
TOLLE, DAVID	Language Arts	dtolle@clinchcounty.com
TOUCHTON, JANET	Registrar	jtouchton@clinchcounty.com
WALKER, GINA	Business	gwalker@clinchcounty.com
WHEELER, KIM	Special Education Paraprofessional	kwheeler@clinchcounty.com

 

 

 

 

Attendance

 

 

Clinch County High School is strongly committed to providing the students of Clinch County with the best possible education.  Education research indicates a strong positive correlation between school attendance and academic achievement.  Good attendance habits and timeliness to school establish a strong foundation for success in the work sector.

 

Students will be in attendance at public schools in accordance with the requirements of the compulsory attendance laws. The requirement by the Clinch County Board of Education for grades 8-12 is 85 days per semester. Students is grade 8-12 will be retained or lose credit if they are absent (excused or unexcused) six or more days per semester per year. Students who miss more than fifteen (15) minutes of a class period will be counted absent for that class.

 

Mandatory Education for Children O.C.G.A. 20-2-690

The purpose of this law is to address habitual truancy or absence as defined as five or more days of unexcused absences from school. O.C.G.A. 20-2-690 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 to attend school and is subject to adjudication in Clinch 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 up to $100 fine and 30 days in jail for each violation.  Students who have more than five unexcused absences are in violation of the law.

 

For a complete copy of Clinch County School System’s Attendance Protocol, contact CCHS.

 

CCHS Attendance Procedures

 

Mrs. Infinger will send a list of absences, ISS, checkouts, and OSS to teachers during first block. Teachers in all blocks will need to check their classroom attendance against the published absentee list. Teachers should email Mrs. Infinger the name of any student who is absent from class but not listed on the absentee email sent out by her. 

 

Students should bring their written excuses to the attendance office upon return to school. Failure to do so will result in the absence being unexcused. Unexcused absences due to extenuating circumstances can be appealed to Mrs. Denise Brown or Mr. Alvin Henderson. Teachers at Clinch County High School are not required to provide make-up work for unexcused absences.

 

Excused Absences

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 immediate family necessitating absence from school.
3. A court order or an order by a government agency, including pre-induction physical examinations for service in the armed forces, mandating absence from school.
4. Observing 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, at the discretion of the local unit of administration, for registering to vote or voting in a public election.
7. Any absence with prior written approval of the Superintendent.

 

Parent Notification/Appeals

Parents of students in grades 8-12 will be notified by letter on the third (3rd) unexcused absence.  This letter will schedule an on-site parent conference.  Failure by the parent to respond within two (2) days to the request for the scheduled conference will result in a referral to the Social Worker.  The Administrator may waive the required on-site parent conference if the parent calls him and discusses the student's absences and a documented hardship exists to prevent the parent conference.  The phone contact will be documented by the administrator.

 

Students in grades 8-12 who exceed 5 excused or unexcused absences per semester will be notified in writing of the loss of credit and/or grade retention.  A copy of the Appeals process will be attached to the notice. 

 

Teenage & Adult Driver Responsibility Act

The O.C.G.A. 40-5-22 requires that schools certify that a students' attendance pattern and discipline record permit them to have a Georgia driver's license or permit. The school system is required to report to the Dept. of Motor Vehic1e Safety (DMVS) the names of all students who:

·       . Have dropped out of school without graduating & have remained out for 7 days.

·       . Have more than 7 days of unexcused absences in any semester.

·       . Have been suspended from school for:

1.     Threatening, striking, or causing bodily harm to any school employee

2.     Possession or sale of drugs or alcohol on school property

3.     Possession of a weapon on school property.

                                                                

Students who have violated these rules will have their names turned into DMVS and will have their license or permit revoked.  Reinstatement guidelines can be found at the Georgia State Patrol Office.  This act applies to all minors who are at least 15 years of age and under 18.  For more information, please call 1-888-420-0767.

 

GEORGIA DRIVER’S LICENSE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE

 

The Georgia Department of Public Safety requires a notarized certificate of attendance in order to obtain a Learner’s Permit or a Driver’s License.  Students must sign up for the certificate in the Guidance Office one week in advance.  Certificates will be available on Friday afternoon only.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  Parents may call the guidance office to put their child’s name on the list; however, the certificates will not be available before Friday.

 

Certificates of attendance expire after 30 days.  Additional certificates may be purchased for $1.00 if necessary.

A student’s driver’s license is suspended for 90 days if the student is removed from school for any of the following offenses:

 

·       Threatening, striking, or causing bodily harm to a teacher or school personnel.

·       Possession or sale of drugs or alcohol on school grounds.

·       Possession or use of a weapon on school grounds.

 

 

Hospital/Homebound Instruction

Students who have a medically diagnosed physical condition which is not contagious and which restricts them to the hospital or home for at least two weeks may be eligible for hospital/homebound instruction. When such conditions appear to exist, the application forms should be requested from the Board of Education immediately at 487-5321.

 

Leaving School

Students who need to leave school will bring a written reason that includes a telephone number from a parent or guardian to the assistant principal before first period.  The student's name will be put on the morning report.

 

The student will be approved to leave by the office of the assistant principal when:

1.     Contact is made with the parent or guardian by phone.

2.     The parent signs the student out in the office of the assistant principal.

3.     An emergency or hardship condition exists

 

Once a student arrives on campus, he/she is not permitted to leave the campus at anytime during the school day without permission.  Checkouts will be made in the Attendance Office.  Only adults 21 and older whose name is on the check out sheet will be allowed to check students out of school.  All students must be signed out in the Attendance Office by a parent or legal guardian’s permission before leaving during school hours.  If a student returns to school after having checked out, he/she must have a doctor or dentist excuse or a parent or guardian MUST accompany the student to return to school.  Following proper procedures for checking in and checking out is the responsibility of the student.  Records from the office of assistant principal shall be considered the official records of the school. 

 

Students who leave school without proper permission will be charged with skipping school--the appropriate actions will be taken.

 

Academics

 

GRADE REPORTING

 

The school year is divided into two semesters. Each semester is divided into two nine-weeks grading periods. Report cards will be issued every nine weeks for each course of study. Progress reports will be sent to parents two (2) times each nine-weeks grading period. If a parent wishes to check on their child's progress more frequently, he/she may request a parent/teacher conference during the teacher's planning period or after school. Progress reports and report cards must be signed by the parent and returned to the school.

 

Final Exemptions

Students may exempt finals at the end of each semester if they meet the following criteria:

• Grades

•        90+ …..with only 3 absences

•        80-89…with only 2 absences

•        70-79…with only 1 absence

 

AND

 

Students may exempt finals if they DO NOT have the following:

• Discipline: (1 full day of ISS or OSS)
• Chronic Tardies  (More than 5)

 

Incompletes

Any student who receives an incomplete in a course is given two (2) school days in which to complete required work. After two days, each assignment not completed will be given a zero and grades averaged.

 

Make-up Work

Work missed as a result of an excused student absence may be made up when the student returns to school. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WTH TEACHERS TO COMPLETE THIS WORK. It is expected that the period of time required to makeup work will not exceed two (2) days upon returning to school. Failure to make up assignments will result in a grade of (0).

 

All Out-of-School Suspensions (OSS) are unexcused absences. Students who have unexcused absences are responsible for initiating a request of each teacher for the make-up work he/she missed while having OSS.  The request and make-up work must be completed within 2 days following the student’s return to CCHS. CCHS teachers are not required to provide make-up work for unexcused absences. 

 

Note: If a student is absent on test day and has missed no instruction on test material, he/she should be prepared to make up the test on the day he/she returns.

  

Summer School/Credit Recovery

Summer School is available on our campus for approximately 4 weeks, consisting of at least 80 hours.  Students are able to earn credit for courses they have previously failed.  The fee will vary from year to year. Credit recovery is also offered after school during Fall and Spring semesters.

 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT AND GRADE PROMOTION

Specific Information is provided to each student at orientation and upon enrollment at CCHS. Programs of study are available in the guidance office.  For additional information, please contact Lori James by calling 487-5366 or email ljames@clinchcounty.com

 

Credit Requirements for Promotion

            Promote from 9^th to 10^th -------------------- 6 credits/units

            Promote from 10^th to 11^th--------------------12credits/units

            Promote from 11^th to 12^th------------------ 20 credits/units

            Minimum required to graduate---------- 28 credits/units

 

GRADUATION EXERCISES

Only those seniors who have met all credit requirements, have passed all sections of the Georgia High School Graduation Test, and have paid fines and debts to the school and or graduation exercise will be allowed to participate in the Graduation Exercises.  Exceptions may be made for students with an IEP.

 

Recognition will be awarded to students during graduation exercises for:

1.               Valedictorian and Salutatorian status (medals will be worn).

2.               Honor Graduate status (gold stoles and gold tassels will be worn).

3.               Beta Club Membership (gold cords will be worn).

4.               Academic Achievement Awards status (medals will be worn).

5.               Class Officer status (white stoles will be worn).

6.               Chamber of Commerce Junior Board of Directors status (white cords will be worn). 

 

HONOR GRADUATES

Honor Graduates shall be determined by an average of all courses in the areas of language arts, social studies, science and mathematics from the approved list and pass all state mandated exit exams in grades 9-12.  Determination of Honor Graduates, Valedictorian, and Salutatorian will be made at the end of the third nine weeks grading period during the second semester of the Senior year.  Honor graduates will have a 93 and above weighted average, computed to the nearest hundredth.

 

In calculating Honor Graduate status, transfer credit will be accepted only from home schools and/or high schools accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) or an agency recognized as a regional accrediting agency by SACS. All grades will be calculated based on the Clinch County High School grading scale.

 

All course credit received from a post-secondary institution will be recorded on the permanent record exactly as received from the post-secondary institution. For purposes of determining GPA, the numerical grades sent from a post-secondary institution or received in AP course will be dealt with using the following method:

Plus points will be awarded for courses that meet Clinch County High School requirements completed through joint enrollment at a post-secondary institution and/or Advanced Placement.

 

Students' grades will be averaged at the end of the fifteenth (15^th) week of the second semester and considered as the students' grades for the second semester for class ranking purposes only.

 

VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN

The Valedictorian and Salutatorian represent the top academic students at CCHS; therefore, enrollment in classes at CCHS during 3^rd nine weeks of Junior year and entire Senior year is required. The Valedictorian and Salutatorian must be enrolled in the College Prep course of study. Selection of the Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be determined by the cumulative weighted GPA of their academic courses only.

 

Plus Points

If courses taken are Plus Point courses, students must have a minimum grade of 70 as the semester grade.  Plus Points are not awarded if students are failing the course(s). Students may take as many plus points classes as they wish. However, students will be awarded a maximum of 3 total plus points for weighted GPA.

 

Plus Points (1.00 point per course) will be awarded for the core courses listed below.

 

Physics or Human Anatomy                                     

Senior Math (Analysis or Statistics)

Calculus

Comparative Literature

AP English Literature

 

ADVISEMENT

CCHS has an advisement program. Each student will be assigned to an adult advisor on campus. Advisement will meet as needed.  The goal of advisement is to personalize the school setting. Advisors will remain with their advisees for the duration of their high school experience. Advisement should open new paths of communication between the school and home. Research indicates advisement programs promote the achievement of high standards for ALL students. During advisement times, students will discuss study habits, character education, post-secondary planning, good work ethics, etc.

 

TESTING PROGRAM

 

Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT)

 

Currently, students must pass the English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Writing High School Graduation Tests to receive a high school diploma.  The Clinch County Board of Education requires seniors to pass all five Georgia High School Graduation Tests in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.

 

The Georgia High School Graduation Tests are administered during the Junior year.  There are additional opportunities to retest the sections that are failed during the summer and in the Senior year.  Seniors who do not pass all five Graduation Tests will receive a Certificate of Performance if they have completed all attendance, course and Carnegie unit requirements.  These students can return to the high school to retest the failed sections on the regularly scheduled Graduation Test dates.  Once all five tests are passed and the student has completed the attendance, course, and Carnegie unit requirements, a high school diploma will be ordered.

 

The 2007-2008 test schedule is as follows:

 

Fall GHSGT--------------------------------------- September 10^th-14^th

Fall GHSWT (Writing Test)-------------------------- September 26^th

Winter EOCT------------------------------ December 3^rd-January 11^th

Grade 8 Writing----------------------------------- January 16^th & 17^th

Spring GHSWT (Writing Test)------------------------- February 27^th

Spring GHSGT----------------------------------- March 17^th-April 4^th

Grade 8 CRCT----------------------------------------------------- April

AP English Exam -----------------------------------------------------May

High School End of Course Test (EOCT)

The A+ Educational Reform Act of 2000, O.C.G.A. §20-2-281, mandates that the State Board of Education adopt end-of-course assessments in grades nine through twelve for core subjects to be determined by the State Board of Education. With educator input, and State Board approval, the End-of-Course Testing program is therefore comprised of the following eight content area assessments:

 

• Mathematics
  • Algebra I
  • Geometry

 

• Social Studies
  • United States History
  • Economics/Business/Free Enterprise

 

• Science
  • Biology
  • Physical Science

 

• English Language Arts
  • Ninth Grade Literature and Composition
  • American Literature Composition

 

There will be three administrations of the EOCT each school year. The EOCT will be administered during the fall/winter, spring, and summer.

 

The End of Course Test will be used as a final exam and count 15% toward the semester grade. SBOE Rule 160-4-2-.13 

2007-2008 SAT Test Dates

TEST DATE	REGISTRATION DEADLINE	LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE
	$41.50	$61.50
October 6	September 10	September 14
November 3	October 2	October 11
December 1	October 30	November 8
January 26	December 26	January 4
March 1	January 29	February 7
May 3	April 1	April 10
June 7	May 6	May 15

 

 2007-2008 ACT Test Dates

TEST DATE	REGISTRATION DEADLINE	LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE
September 15	August 10	August 11-24
October 27	September 21	September 22-October 5
December 8	November 2	November 3-15
February 9	January 4	January 5-18
April 12	March 7	March 8-21
June 14	May 9	May 10-23

 

GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

 

Athletic Eligibility Rules:

In order to be eligible for participation in GHSA events a student must:

1.               Be living in a residence located within your school’s district boundary or have successfully completed one year at the school seeking eligibility, or be an entering ninth grader at any school that will accept the enrollment.

2.               Have attended school last semester or quarter.

3.               Have passed three (3) full time subjects the previous semester.

4.               Be “On Track” for graduation (have earned Carnegie units equivalent to years in school).

5.               Have been in high school no more than four consecutive years after first entry into ninth grade.

6.               Have not attained the 19^th birthday prior to May 1^st preceding the year of participation.

7.               Have completed a physical examination during the past 12 months that is on files at the school.

8.               Have transferred to your school for reasons other than to participate in athletics.

9.               Not be a professional athlete in the sport of participation.

10.            Were not ineligible at the previous school for academic or behavioral reasons.

 

ATHLETES AND SPORTS AGENTS

It is a direct violation of NCAA and GHSA rules for any student athlete to enter into any relationship with a sports agent.  Under GHSA guidelines a student will be declared automatically ineligible if such event occurs.  Student athletes may not accept jackets, rings, plaques, certificates, etc. that would amount to a total value of over $250.00 per year cumulative of all sports played in that particular year.

 

NO PASS/NO PARTICIPATION

In accordance with the State Board of Education and GHSA By-laws, a Clinch County High School student must pass three out of four subjects taken during the immediately preceding semester and be “on track”.  This and all other state and GHSA rules concerning eligibility and interscholastic competition are adhered to by CCHS. 

 

Promotion Requirements:  To be eligible the student must be “on track” as follows:

 

End 1^st year                                                 4 Carnegie Units

End 2^nd year                                              10 Carnegie Units

End 3^rd year                                               16 Carnegie Units

 

*A student must have passed 3 out of 4 classes from the immediately preceding semester and have earned the indicated credit units to satisfy the “on track” requirements for competitive interscholastic eligibility.

 

All students participating in any extracurricular activity in grades six through 12 must take four subjects during the local board of education-designated grading period of participation.

 

Students who are placed in In-School Suspension (ISS) will not be eligible to participate in or attend any extra curricular activities. Students will not have work-study privileges while assigned to ISS. The student will be ineligible for participation immediately upon notification of suspension even if the actual suspension starts the following school day. The ineligibility will end at the close of the school day on the last day of ISS. This policy supersedes any other regulation or rule currently in effect (JDFG).

 

Georgia High School Association has approved an addition to By-Law 1.21-c. This reads “A student who is suspended for disciplinary purposes whether it be alternative school or out-of-school suspension, is not eligible to participate (practice or play) and/or try-out for a GHSA activity during the period of suspension. Suspension ends when the student is physically readmitted to the classroom. This means that a student participating in a GHSA activity does not become eligible at 3:15 on the last day of his/her alternative school or out-of-school suspension. The student does become eligible when school starts on the first day he/she attends school following the suspension having been served.

 

Code of Conduct

It is the purpose of the Clinch County School System to operate each school in a manner that will provide an orderly process of education and that will provide for the welfare and safety of all students who attend schools within the district.  In accordance with that purpose, the Clinch County Board Education has adopted a policy which requires all schools to adopt codes of conduct which require students to conduct themselves at all times in a manner that facilitates a learning environment for themselves and other students.  These standards for behavior require students to respect each other and school district employees, to obey student behavior policies adopted by the Board, and to obey student behavior rules established at each school within the district.

 

The school's primary goal is to educate, not to punish; however, when the behavior of an individual student comes in conflict with the right of others, corrective actions may be necessary for the benefit of that individual and the school as a whole.  Accordingly, students shall be governed by policies, regulations and rules set forth in this Code of Conduct.

 

The Code of Conduct is effective during the following time and in the following places:

 

·       At school or on school property at any time;

·       Off school grounds at any school activity, function or event and while traveling to and from such events.

·       On vehicles provided for students transportation by the school system;

·       At school bus stops.

 

Also, students may be disciplined for criminal conduct off campus that may pose a threat to the school’s learning environment or the safety of students and employees.

 

Parents are encouraged to become familiar with the Code of Conduct and to be supportive of it in their daily communication with their children and others in the community.

 

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 disruptive, disorderly or dangerous conduct not covered in this Code, the principal may undertake corrective measures which he or she believes to be in the interest of the student and the school provided any such action does not violate school board policy or procedures.

 

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

This Code of Conduct is based on the expectations that parents, guardians, teachers, and students will communicate freely their concerns about, and actions in response to, student behavior that distracts from the learning environment. School administrators recognize that two-way communications through personal contacts are extremely valuable; therefore, they provide information to parents as well as on-going opportunities for school personnel to hear parents' concerns and comments.

 

STUDENT DISCIPLINE

The goal of Clinch County High School is to provide the best possible education for each and every student in an environment that is physically and emotionally safe and non-threatening.  Many factors affect the attainment of this goal: one of which is student discipline.  In order to protect the student's right to an education without interference, no one has the right to interfere with a student attaining an education.  There are certain actions or behaviors which will not be tolerated at school, school activities on or off campus, and en route to or from school and school activities. 

 

**Playing Cards will NOT be permitted at CCHS.

ISS/OSS LADDER: Students can be placed in ISS a MAXIMUM of 5 times per semester. Office referrals beyond this limit will result in additional penalties of OSS.

Parent meetings will be scheduled to discuss the inappropriate behavior.

• 1 day ISS or remainder of the day of the offense
• 2 day ISS or remainder of the day of the offense plus 2 days
• 4 day ISS or remainder of the day of the offense plus 4 days
• 1 day OSS
• 2 day OSS
• 3 day OSS
• 4 day OSS
• 10 day OSS

ISS Rules & Regulations

• No talking or getting out of seat without permission.
• Students will be given a work packet upon arrival. All work must be completed and handed in to the ISS teacher before being dismissed.
• Bathroom breaks will be taken as a group at designated times.
• No sleeping.
• Lunch will be eaten in the ISS room.
• Students will be sent home if not compliant.

Search and Seizure

Students are 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.

There will be random locker and book bag searches by dogs, deputies, and school personnel; random searches by metal detectors; and random vehicle site inspections.

DEFINITION OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

1.     Detention- A requirement that the student report to a specified school location or school official to make up work missed or to receive specific instruction in behavior modification.  Detention may require that the student stay during lunch, after school, or during scheduled class or school activity time if school officials deem removal of the student from his/her regular school schedule essential to the well-being of the student to school.  Students who willfully do not attend will be charged with insubordination. All bus students will have one day's notice if kept after normal school dismissal times.

2.     Corporal Punishment-Physical punishment (spanking) by the principal or his designee.

3.     In-School Suspension- Temporary removal of the student from his assigned classes to the ISS Center.

4.     Out -of -School Suspension-Temporary removal of the student from the campus and exclusion from school-sponsored activities.

5.     Tribunal - Students may be required to appear before the Student Discipline Tribunal.

6.     Alternative School - To provide chronically disruptive, committed, and/or non-attending students with the social services and individualized instruction and/or transitions to other programs they need to become successful students and good citizens in the school and larger community; and to make the public schools more safe and secure by removing chronically disruptive students from the regular classroom.

7.     Expulsion-Removal of a student from the school system for an extended period of time or permanently.

 

DISCIPLINE OF TRANSFER STUDENTS

Students transferring into Clinch County Schools will not be enrolled until all records including disciplinary records are received and evaluated. The administration reserves the right to place students with chronic discipline issues into Clinch County’s alternative education program until such time as appropriate behavior has been exhibited and the principal deems placement into the traditional classroom setting is appropriate.  The alternative setting may be ISS or Alternative School at the Principal’s discretion.

 

DRESS CODE

A student shall not dress, groom, wear or use emblems, insignias, badges, or other symbols where the effect thereof is to distract unreasonably the attention of other students or otherwise to cause disruption or interfere with the operation of school. The principal or other duly authorized school official shall determine whether any particular mode of dress, apparel, grooming or use of emblems, insignias, badges, or other symbols results in such interference or disruption as to violate this rule, and shall give notice of such interference or disruption, and its cause, to all students by announcement or posting at the school.

The following are not allowed:

1.     Head coverings, combs, brushes, or rollers.

2.     Hairstyles and colors determined by the faculty and administration to be distracting to others.

3.     Sunglasses (unless doctor’s note).

4.     Any garment that does not cover the midriff.

5.     Any garment that does not cover undergarments or which is immodest or revealing.

6.     See-through fabrics, which reveal undergarments or sleeveless shirts, etc.

7.     Sleeveless shirts.

8.     Shirts hanging past fingertips when hands are by the side.

9.     Sagging Pants.

10.  Emblems, slogans, and/or words referring or alluding to tobacco, alcohol, drugs, race, ethnic groups, sex, violence, gangs, or negative connotations.

11.  Clothing with song lyrics encouraging violence or groups who promote violence through their music.

12.  Bedroom Clothing and Bedroom Shoes.

13.  Pants or pant type clothing with holes above the knee.

14.  Short-shorts (above the knee)

15.  Skirts, dresses, or splits on skirts and dresses shorter than knee length.

16.  Visible body piercing except for earrings in the ear.

17.  Wallet Chains and Spiked Jewelry.

Note: Shorts (to the knee) may be worn and normal size shirts no longer have to be tucked in. However, all oversized shirts (shirts hanging past fingertips) MUST be tucked in. Students who violate the new shirts/shorts rules will lose that privilege for the remainder of the year 

Students who are unacceptably dressed will be referred to the office. 

The above dress code serves as a guideline for CCHS students, faculty, and parents of our students. As styles change, the school reserves the right to provide further clarification of appropriate dress to the students, faculty, and parents or our students.

 

Cell Phones/MP3 Players

Cell Phones and MP3 players are not permitted at CCHS. Students who bring these items to school do so at their own risk. CCHS is not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen items. If the items are used or heard during school hours (7:30-3:10), they will be taken, stored, and locked in Gayle Infinger’s office.

 

Cell Phones:                                                               MP3 Players___________________

1^st offense – Returned to parent only                         1^st offense – Returned to parent only

2^nd offense – Returned to parent only                         2^nd offense – Returned at the end of semester

3^rd offense – Principal’s discretion

 

Tardy Policy:   

It is important that each student be on time. In order to receive the maximum benefit of the class, students must be present for the entire class and teachers must suffer a minimum number of interruptions. For this reason we have a tardy policy to encourage your punctuality to class.

• Teachers will be at the entrance door to their classroom when the bell rings.
• When the tardy bell rings, the door will be closed.
• Once the door is closed, students arriving late MUST report IMMEDIATELY to the ISS room.
• Students that are running in hallways to get to class will also report to the ISS room.
• Students are NOT allowed any tardies. Tardies 1-5 will report to ISS a minimum of 1 block. Students will be assigned one day OSS for each tardy thereafter.

 

CLASS PREPARATION POLICY

It is important for students to come to class prepared with book, paper, and writing utensil.

Students who are chronically unprepared impede classroom instruction. No student at CCHS will be allowed to disrupt the instructional process, thereby preventing other students from learning. Students that are chronically unprepared for the classroom will be written up for classroom disruption once the following has been done:

• Unprepared once – warning
• Unprepared twice (within a two-week period) – warning & parent contact
  • If parent cannot be notified, teacher will contact administration and/or graduation coach.
• Unprepared three times (within a two-week period) – office referral for classroom disruption – chronically unprepared for class.

 

INNAPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF PUBLIC AFFECTION POLICY

Hugging, kissing, or any kind of inappropriate touching will not be permitted at CCHS.

• 1^st offense – Warning, parent contact
• 2^nd offense – 1 day OSS, parent contact
• 3^rd offense – 2 days OSS, parent contact

 

BUS PROCEDURES

Students have the opportunity to ride a bus to and from school.  As buses unload in the morning, students come directly into the Commons area of Clinch County High School.  When school ends, bus students exit the building on the south side and load the buses.  The buses are already lined up when students exit the building; full buses then exit the campus from the northern parking lot exit.  The line-up is determined at the beginning of the year, and students are informed.  Students who are picked up after school exit the building on the east side.  Those who drive to school exit the building on the south side, go to their cars, and leave campus through the southern-most exit.  Courtesy and consideration should be made of all students and care taken when exiting the parking lot.  Watch the speed limit.

 

Bus Discipline Plan

 

Incident           #1        Warning

            Incident           #2        3 Days off bus

            Incident           #3        5 Days off bus

Incident           #4        10 Days off bus

Incident           #5        Off bus for the remainder of semester (or 10 days. which ever is

longer)

            Incident           #6.       Off bus remainder of school year (or 10 days, which ever is

longer)

 

Major violations such as fighting, harassment, threats to a bus driver or other students, etc., a minimum of five days off bus and placement on school disciplinary ladder.  The incidents continue through the year and do NOT start over at the end of first semester.

 

DEFINITION OF DISCIPLINE RESPONSE CODE TERMS

 

1.     Authorized Area:            Area defined by administrator or teacher for specific use at a specified time.

2.     Behavior Contract: Written agreement that serves as a plan between student and teacher/administration outlining corrective action and future disciplinary expectations.

3.     Breaking in Line: Taking any place other than the last place in line. Must stay in line to maintain position in line.

4.     Cheating: Using another person's work and calling it your own. Using notes or other methods, without the teacher's knowledge, to complete a test or assignment.

5.     Classroom Disruption: Saying or doing something that keeps the teacher from teaching or other students from learning.

6.     Contraband: Any unauthorized or illegal object not allowed at school such as radios, tape decks, compact disks, cameras, TV's, ammunition, laser pointers, beepers, cellular phones, stolen property, drugs, or any item not required for learning.

7.     Chronic Lack of Supplies: Repeatedly reporting to class without necessary materials such as books, physical education attire, supplies, etc.

8.     Detention: Mandatory attendance at an assigned study location before or after school may be assigned by office or by classroom teacher as part of a behavioral plan.

9.     Disciplinary Probation: A student found guilty of certain offenses may be placed on probation by the local school and/or the Student Disciplinary Panel.  Probation is a trial period during which a student violating school and/or school system rules is subject to further disciplinary action.

10.  Disorderly Conduct: Saying or doing something that upsets the normal school day or any school activity. Disrespect for Others: Saying or doing something that puts down, annoys insults or embarrasses a person or a group of people.  Includes derogatory remarks designed to inflame a confrontation.

11.  Extortion: Use of "mild" threats or intimidation to demand money or something of value from another (no weapon).

12.  False or Misleading Information: Telling lies, or refusing to tell the truth about important matters, such as names~ to members of the school staff.

13.  Gambling: Playing any game of skill or chance for money or anything of value.

14.  Gestures: Use of hands, appendages, or any other part of the body to convey message or attract attention. Improper Slang: Using current words or phrases to address or disagree with an adult, staff member, or another student. Example: "Bump it"

15.  Fighting/Assault:  Touching or hitting another student against his or her will. If a fight occurs, any student encouraging another student to fight will be punished as a fighter. Beginning with the 2006-2007 school year, fighting incidents will become cumulative grades 8-12. Individual discipline records will not be cleared – in regard to fighting – at the beginning of each school year.

16.  Intimate Physical Contact: Any contact between students where touching of body parts occurs other than hands or feet.

17.  In School Suspension: Program designed to isolate students from the regularly assigned classroom activities and to provide individually oriented instruction in essential skills and knowledge areas for which low achievement levels may be contributing to the students' adjustment problem (per Quality Basic Education Act).

18.  Misconduct on School Bus or School Approved Transportation: Saying or doing something that upsets the order and procedures to be followed on the bus, or interferes with the safety of others.

19.  Other Good & Sufficient Cause: Charges and disciplinary actions may be taken regarding students for any infractions other than these already specified for good and sufficient causes.

20.  Over the Counter Drugs: Any chemical/compound sold in stores without a prescription. Personal/Physical Contact (Nonviolent): Pushing or shoving, wrestling, horseplay between consenting students; also covers romantic or sexual contact between consenting students, other than handholding. Prescription Drug: Any chemical/compound prescribed by a doctor.

21.  Probationary Period: Time in which student's behavior will be closely monitored. During this time, failure to conform to guidelines will result in automatic upgrading to the next response level. Time of probation will refer to the assigned number of school days, and can be carried over from one school year to the next, if necessary. Note to Seniors: Assignment of probation could result in holding of diploma and return after school term to work detail or other assigned tasks.

22.  Procedure: Following school rules or directions of a school official.

23.  Profane, Obscene or Abusive Language Materials: Using words, gestures, pictures, or objects including racial slurs that are not acceptable at school and/may upset the normal school day or any school activity.

24.  Plagiarism: Knowingly copying all or part of someone else's work without giving them credit, or claiming it as your own.

25.  Privileges: Refer to nonessential options such as gum, candy, early lunch, bus, etc.

26.  Repeated Misconduct: Breaking one or more of the school rules a second or succeeding time.

27.  School Grounds: The physical property & buildings that constitute the elementary campus and middle-high school campus, as well as school buses in route to and from a school activity or field trip and any school function at any location. This includes all games where school is represented.

28.  Tardiness: Being late for school or class or activity.                                    .

29.  Transmission: Any substance, article, or weapon passed to another person.

30.  Trespassing: Entering or staying on school property or at a school activity after being told to leave by the school staff. Also, applies to unauthorized presence on campus during non-school hours.

31.  Unexcused Absence from School or Class: Being absent from school or class without a written excuse from a parent or a doctor. Any absence not defined as excuse able by state law.

32.  Unauthorized Absence: Any absence that occurs while student is scheduled to be in class verified by school personnel. Any absence not defined as excusable by state law.

33.  Waiver of Right to Attend Student Disciplinary Panel: Parents may sign a waiver if they cannot attend or do not elect to attend the panel hearing. In the event a parent or student does not attend the hearing, it will proceed as scheduled

35.  Office Referrals:  Office referrals for misconduct are limited to five (5) per semester or only three (3) for the same offense.  Office referrals beyond these limits will incur additional penalties of ISS or OSS.

 

“The administrative-body of the  Clinch  County School system supports the right of the

teachers to have disruptive students removed from their classroom as mandated by

Georgia law."

Clinch County High School

Parents and Students,

The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to provide a concise synopsis of the regulation in place, which assist school personnel in providing a safe and orderly learning environment.  Please discuss these regulations and become familiar with the progressive behavioral correction plan.  The jurisdiction of a public school and may include incidents that occur off-campus during times in which the public school has direct control or authority.  Additionally, certain severe acts of off-campus misconduct may result in suspension or expulsion from school.

 

Incident	1st Disposition	2nd Disposition	3rd Disposition
RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY
Skipping school	2 OSS, PC	4 OSS, PC	10 OSS, PC, PT
Leaving campus without permission	2 OSS, PC	4 OSS, PC	10 OSS, PC
Tardy to class per semester (tardies 1-5)	ISS for the remainder of class	ISS for the remainder of class	ISS for the remainder of class
Excessive tardiness to class (tardies 6 or more)	1 Day OSS, PC	1 Days OSS, PC	1 Day OSS, PC
Failure to check-in school when tardy	1 ISS, PC	2 ISS, PC	4 ISS, PC
Check in later than 15 minutes, follow skipping class	(see skipping class)	(see skipping class)	(see skipping class)
Skipping Class	2 OSS, PC	4 OSS, PC	10 OSS, PC
Disregard for directions or commands	Principal’s Discretion	Principal’s Discretion	Principal’s Discretion
Disrespect toward school authorities	Principal’s Discretion	Principal’s Discretion	Principal’s Discretion
Gambling, Cards/Games/Toys	ISS/OSS, PC	ISS/OSS/PT, PC	ISS/OSS/PT PC
Cheating, Forgery, Giving False Information	A grade of “0”/PC	A grade of “0”/PC/3 ISS	Principal’s Discretion
Dress Code	Call/Change, PC, Student Isolation	1 ISS, PC	2 ISS, PC
Misuse of Technology	Principal’s Discretion	Principal’s Discretion	Principal’s Discretion
RESPECT FOR SELF AND OTHERS
Horseplay	1 ISS, PC	2 ISS, PC	4 ISS, PC
Improper Touch, Public Displays of Affection	Warning, PC	1 Day OSS, PC	2 OSS, PC
RESPECT FOR THE LAW (O.C.G.A. 20-2-751.2 APPLIES TO ALL TRANSFERS
Fighting 08 O.C.G.A 20.2-751.5	5 OSS, PP, PC	10 OSS, PP, PC	10 OSS, PP, PT, PC
Fighting resulting in injury O.C.G.A. 20-2-751.5	3-10 OSS, PP, PT, PC subject to arrest	5-10 OSS, PP, PT,PC subject to arrest	10 OSS, PP, PT, PC subject to arrest
Loitering, Off Limit Area 10 O.C.G.A. 20-2-1180 Trespassing O.C.G.A. 16-11-35	ISS, PC	2 ISS, PC	4 ISS, PC
Chronic Behavior Issues O.C.G.A. 20-2-764-766.1	Behavior Support Plan, PC, PT	Behavior Support Plan, PC, PT	Behavior Support Plan, PC, PT
Other Good & Sufficient Causes	Principal’s Discretion	Principal’s Discretion	Principal’s Discretion
Bullying O.C.G.A. 20-2-751.4	3 OSS, PC	5 OSS, PC	Tribunal
Inappropriate verbal, or non-verbal expression (Student) O.C.G.A.20-751.5	1 ISS, PC	2 ISS, PC	4 ISS, PC
Inappropriate verbal, or non-verbal expression (Staff) O.C.G.A. 20-2-751.5-.6	2 ISS, PC	4 ISS, PC	3-5 OSS, PC, PT
Damage, Destruction, or Theft of School Property 20 or 17 O.C.G.A 20-2-753	5 OSS, replace, PP, PT, PC	10 OSS, replace, PP, PT, PC	Principal’s Discretion
Damage, Destruction, or Theft of Private Property 20 or 17 O.C.G.A 20-2-753	3 OSS, return property, PC	Add. OSS return property, PC, PP, PT	Principal’s Discretion
Communication Devices &  MP3 Players  O.C.G.A. 20-2-1183	Returned to Parent, PC	Principal’s Discretion	Principal’s Discretion
Disorderly Conduct, Insults or Teacher Abuse 06 O.C.G.A. 20-2-1181-1182	Subject to Arrest, PC	Subject to Arrest, PC	Subject to Arrest, PC
Weapons 22, 23, 25, 26 O.C.G.A. 20-2-751.1	10 Days OSS, PC, PP, PT	10 Days OSS, PC, PP, PT	10 Days OSS, PC, PP, PT
Tobacco Possession, Use, Paraphernalia 18	2 ISS, PC	4 ISS, PC	3 OSS, PC
Alcohol Possession, Alcohol Consumption 01	Up to 10 days OSS, PT, PP, PC
Drugs:  Possession, Distribution, Paraphernalia 07 O.C.G.A. 45-23-2	Up to 10 days OSS, PT, PP, PC
All threats of harm to school, students, and employees 17	OSS Pending Assessment	OSS Pending Assessment,	OSS Pending Assessment
RESPECT FOR PROPERTY
Students are expected to maintain school property and areas in a mature fashion	Warning and correction of action	Detention and correction of action	ISS and correction of action

 

(Parent Conference or Contact=PC, In-School Suspension=ISS, Out-of-School Suspension=OSS, Detention=DET, Possible referral to Police=PP, Possible referral to Tribunal=PT)

(The “Code of Conduct” chart indicates minimum consequences of discipline situations and is not intended as absolutes.  Discipline situations reported to the administration will be dealt with using administrative discretion.  Other violations of student conduct will be referred to the CCHS administration.