Student Handbook

MISSION STATEMENT 7

ACADEMIC VISION 7

SPIRITUAL VISION 7

CORE VALUES 7

GOALS 7

COMMUNICATION 8

Social Media Misuse 8

SAFETY AND SECURITY 8

ADMISSION PROCEDURES 8

Probationary Admission 9

Re-Enrollment Requirements 9

Non-Discrimination Policy 10

Tuition Policy 10

Return Check/Electronic Return 10

ATTENDANCE 10

Tardiness 10

Absenteeism 10

Excused and Unexcused Absences 11

Extended Absences 11

Monitoring/Notification of Tardiness and Absenteeism 11

Other Consequences for Absenteeism 12

Daily Arrivals and Departures 12

Absence for Part of the Day and Early Departures 12

Perfect Attendance 13

Sickness and Accidents 13

Hospital Homebound 13

MEDICATION 13

AFTER SCHOOL CARE 14

BUS ROUTES 14

ON CAMPUS AFTER HOURS 14

CHAPEL 14

CURRICULUM 14

Pre-School Program 14

Lower School (Grades K-5) 15

Middle School (Grades 6-8) 15

Upper School 15

Taking an Honors Course 16

Retention in Honors Track 16

Move On When Ready 16

Pre-Approval for Outside Courses 17

Class Schedules 17

Summer Reading 17

DIPLOMA TYPES 17

College Prep 17

College Prep with Distinction 17

Honors 17

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS 18

Learning Support Center 18

MEDIA CENTER 18

Library Rules 18

RELEASE OF RECORDS 19

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES 19

GRADING 19

Kindergarten 19

1st Grade 19

2nd-12th 19

FINALS 19

Grades 6-8 19

Grades 9-12 20

Final Exam Exemption (2nd Semester Only) 20

PROMOTION/RETENTION 20

Kindergarten - 5th Grade 20

6th -8th Grades 20

Upper School 20

FAILED COURSES/SUMMER SCHOOL 20

STANDARDIZED TESTING 21

STAR Testing 21

Benchmark Testing 21

PSAT 21

SAT/ACT 21

SPECIAL EVENTS 21

Field Trips 22

Homecoming 22

Field Day 22

Dances and Prom 22

COMMUNITY SERVICE 22

Guidelines for Community Service Requirement 23

Community Service Hours That Are Acceptable 23

Examples of Approved Activities 23

Community Service Hours Will Not Be Accepted In Any of the Following Circumstances 23

Completion of Community Service Application 23

Deadlines 23

HONORS AND AWARDS 24

Star Student 24

Honors Ceremonies 24

Graduation 24

Honor Graduates/Valedictorian & Salutatorian 25

GA Futures 25

DRIVER’S LICENSE INFORMATION 25

YEARBOOKS 25

VEHICLES 26

Student Driving Rules On/Off Campus 26

PROPERTY 26

Phones 26

Lockers 26

Lost and Found 26

Textbooks 27

Uniforms 27

DRESS CODE 27

K4-5th Grade 27

6th – 12th Grade 27

Student Right To Appeal 28

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 29

Sports 29

Eligibility Requirements 29

Unsportsmanlike Conduct 30

Ejections 30

Unsportsmanlike conduct by Parents and Fans 30

Other Violations 30

Parent Conferences with Coaches 30

DISCIPLINE 31

Philosophy 31

Student Behavior Expectations 31

Parents' Responsibility 31

Administrative Check in-Checkout (CICO) 31

Consequences for Violation of School Rules 31

Abbreviations for Consequences: 31

Detention 32

Before School Detention (BSD) 32

After School Detention (ASD) 32

Saturday Detention (SD) 32

Corporal Punishment 32

Suspension 33

In School Suspension 33

Out of School Suspension 33

Expulsion 33

Pre-School Program Behavior 33

Bullying 33

Bullying Defined: 33

Criminal Acts 34

Violence 34

Explosives 34

Weapons 34

Tobacco 34

Alcohol and Drugs 34

Drug-Related Crimes 35

SEARCH AND SEIZURE POLICY 35

Locker Searches 36

Automobile Searches 36

Searches by Drug-Sniffing Canines 36

Seizure of Illegal Material 37

CODE OF DISCIPLINE 37

Rule 1 Unexcused Tardiness and Absenteeism Per Quarter 37

Rule 2 Refusal to Comply 37

Rule 3 Disrespectful Attitude 37

Rule 4 Classroom Disturbance/School Disturbance 37

Rule 5 Vulgar Language 37

Rule 6 Truancy/Cutting Class 38

Rule 7 Lunchroom Conduct 38

Rule 8 Dress Code 38

Rule 9 Food, Drink, Gum 38

Rule 10 Cheating/Dishonesty 38

Rule 11 Refusal to Report 38

Rule 12 Cell Phones/Smart Watches/Other Electronic Devices 39

Rule 13 Inappropriate Items 39

Rule 14 No Hall Pass/Restricted Areas 39

Rule 15 Public Display of Affection/Inappropriate Touching 39

Rule 16 Physical Contact 39

Rule 17 Fighting 39

Rule 18 Repeated Violations 39

Rule 20 Alcohol and Tobacco 40

Rule 21 Extortion or Attempt to Extort 40

Rule 22 Gambling 40

Rule 23 Activating a Fire Alarm under False Pretense 40

Rule 24 Illegal Activity 40

HONOR CODE 40

GEORGIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 41

Code of Good Behavior 41

Fan Code of Conduct 42

FORMS 43

Bus Transportation Contract 43

Medical Form 45

Student Absentee Form 46

Make-Up Plan Form 47

Prearranged Absence Approval Form 48

RTCA Prom Guest Form 49

Community Service Student Volunteer Verification Form 50

DOCUMENTATION THAT STUDENT AND PARENTS HAVE READ HANDBOOK 51

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the school is to offer a quality education in a Christian environment by using strict academic standards and discipline to foster spiritual, intellectual and social growth.

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