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TABLEOFCONTENTS

MADISONCOUNTYSCHOOLS ComplianceStatement….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 MissionStatement….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4 VisionStatement………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Superintendent’sMessage..………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4 BoardofEducation….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...5 AdministrativeStaff….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5 SchoolContactInformation….……………………………………………………………………………………………………….6 SchoolYearCalendar….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 StateTestingSchedule…..…………………………………………………............................................................. 9 GradingPeriods…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10ENROLLMENT CompulsoryAge….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..10 DefinitionofResidency………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 Documentation….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 EnrollmentProcedure……………………………………………………………………………….………………………………….11 NewStudents….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11 ContinuingStudents……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11

StudentsResidingwithLegalGuardians….…………………………………………………………………………………….11StudentsResidinginHomenotOwnedorRentedbyParent/LegalGuardian………………………………..11HomelessStudents….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….12StudentsofMilitaryPersonnel….…………………………………………………………………………………………………..13PlacementTesting.………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..13

TransferStudents.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13WithdrawalofStudents.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14

FERPA..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14PublicRecordsAccessPolicy.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………15

ACADEMIC/ASSESSMENTEveryStudentSucceedsAct(ESSA)…..…………………………………………………………………………………………..17

ActiveParent…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………........ 17ACTDistrictChoiceStateTesting..…………………………………………………………………………………………………18

ThirdGradeSummativeAssessment……………………………………………………………………………………………..18StudentAssessmentGlossary.……………………………………………………………………………………………….……..18EnglishLanguageLearners(ELL)…………………………………….……………………………………………………………..20

EnglishLanguageLearnersGradingGuidelines………………………………………………………………………………21GradingStudentswithDisabilities…………………………………..…………………………………………………………….21

TierInterventionProcess..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….23 SemesterExamSchedule..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….24 Grading.………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..24 HonorRoll……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..24 TransferGrades..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..25 UniversalScreeners.………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………25ATTENDANCE CompulsoryAttendance.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….25 PerfectAttendance…..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..26

Tardiness.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..26AdmittanceAfterAbsence.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………26

MakeUpWork..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….27DISCIPLINE

DisciplinaryManagementPolicy……………………………………………………………………………………………………27CorporalPunishment…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….28Suspension…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….28SummarySuspension…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….28

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ShortTermSuspension……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…28Expulsion………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………29ProhibitedActivitiesDuringSuspension/Expulsion…………………………………………………………………….…30ReadmissionAfterExpulsion…………………………………………………………………………………………………………30Appearance&Dress………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………30

Bullying/Harassment……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..31 DrugPolicy/RandomBased……………………………………………………………………………………………………………32 DrugPolicy/SuspicionBased………………………………………………………………………………………………………….36 ElectronicDevices…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………39 ItemsProhibitedonSchoolProperty…………………….……………………………………………………………………...40 MajorOffenses……..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………41 ConsequencesofMajorOffenses………………………………………………………………………………………………….41 NotificationofLawEnforcement…….…………………………………………………………………………………………….42 DisciplineofStudentswithSpecialNeeds………..……………………………………………………………………………43 ThreeStrikePolicy.………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..43 ZeroTolerance.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..43 StudentConductandBehaviorPolicy………………………………………………………………………………………….. 43FOODSERVICE

ChildNutrition.………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………44Offervs.Serve……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….44StudentCafeteriaAccounts..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………44AccountBalances.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………45MealCharges..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...45Free&ReducedMealApplications..………………………………………………………………………………………………45GracePeriod/ReturningStudents.…………………………………………………………………………………………………46WellnessPolicy.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….46

GENERALGeneralPublicConductandBehaviorPolicy.………………………………………………………………………………..46AerialDevices…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………..47EmergencyDrills/SchoolSecurity.…………………………………………………………………………………………………47Fees.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..47FinancialHardshipWaiver..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..47GoFundMeAccounts……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……47Holidays…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………47InclementWeather.………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………48Medication……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………48AsthmaandAnaphylaxisChildSafetyAct………………………………………………………………………………….….48CommunicableDiseases…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…49RestraintandSeclusionPolicy..……………………………………………………………………………………………………..49SmokeFreePolicy.………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..49SpecialOccasions..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..49SpecialServices…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….50Section504……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……51Textbooks.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….51Transportation.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..51Visitors..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..52

TECHNOLOGY1:MDigitalInitiative………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………52

AcceptableUsePolicy..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….53ELEMENTARYSCHOOLS

CompulsoryAge/Attendance.……………………………………………………………………………………………………….57 DyslexiaIdentification…………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………..57 SpeechIdentification……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..57 Grading….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………57 GuidedReadingLevels.………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...58 Promotion/Retention…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….58

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SchoolParties….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….59MIDDLE/HIGHSCHOOLS

Accelerated,AdvancedPlacementCourses….……………………………………………………………………………….61AthleticAwards……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..62ClassificationLevels….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………62ClassRank….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….62CollegeDays..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..62CorrespondenceCourses………………………………………………………………………………………………………………63DualEnrollment/DualCredit…………………………………………………………………………………………………………63ExamExemption……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………64ForeignExchangeStudents..………………………………………………………………………………………………………….64GraduationPolicy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….64DistrictOption……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….65GraduationRequirements…..………………………………………………………………………………..……………………..65GraduationRecognition………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..67CareerPathways………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….67NoPass/NoPlay…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….69ScheduleChanges………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….71SelectionofMr./Miss…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….71StudentElections/Tryouts……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..71StateAssessmentsRequiredforGraduation………………………………………………………………………………… 71SummerPrograms.………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..73SummerSchool..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………75TermRecovery.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..75Valedictorian/Salutatorian…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….76

ACADEMICOPTIONSCENTERGeneralInformation………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………76ProcessforReferral…..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..77WaiverofHearing………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….77HearingonRecommendationforPlacement…..…………………………………………………………………………….77AppealtoBoardofEducation..………………………………………………………………………………………………………78PlacementintheAcademicOptionsCenter..…………………………………………………………………………………78ProbationaryStatusuponReturntoHomeSchool..………………………………………………………………………79StudentswithDisabilities/PlacementtotheAOC….………………………………………………………………………79StudentswithDisabilities/AOCGuidelines…..………………………………………………………………………………..80

STUDENTPARENTAGREEMENT ElementarySchoolStudent/ParentAgreement………………………………………………………………………..… 87 MiddleandHighSchoolStudent/ParentAgreement…………………………………………………………………….88

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COMPLIANCESTATEMENT

EducationalAmendments:1964,1972,OthersItisthepolicyofMadisonCountySchoolstocomplywithallprovisionsofTitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972,TitleVIoftheCivilRightsActof1964,andtheCarlPerkinsActof1984,Section504ortheRehabilitationActof1983,andIDEA.Theboardofeducationdirectsthatnopersonshall,onthebasisofrace,color,nationalorigin,sex,disability,age,orreligion,bediscriminatedagainst,orexcludedfrom,ordeniedthebenefitsof,anyprogramoranyopportunityoractivityprovidedbythiseducationalagency.Thisactionoftheboardofeducationappliestoallapplicantsforemploymentinthisschooldistrict,presentemployees,andtostudents.Anyinquiriesregardingcomplianceshouldbedirectedto:

Mrs.ShayWilliamson,TitleIXCoordinator or DirectoroftheOfficeofCivilRightsMadisonCountySchools Dept.ofHealth,EducationandWelfare476HighlandColonyParkway Washington,D.C.Ridgeland,MS39157(601)879-3000

VISIONSTATEMENTMadisonCountySchools,incollaborationwithfamiliesandcommunity,strivestopromoteasafeandcaringlearningenvironmentthatempowersstudentsbyprovidingdiverseopportunitieswhichemphasizeacademicexcellenceandencouragecriticalthinkingskills.

MISSIONOFMADISONCOUNTYSCHOOLS

Motivate,Educate,Graduate

SUPERINTENDENT’SMESSAGE

WelcometoMadisonCountySchools!Wehopeyouareexcitedtobepartofoneofthefastestgrowing,top-ratedschooldistrictsinthestate!Thepurposeof thishandbook is toprovideyouwith informationyoumayneedtoaccess throughouttheschoolyear. Pleasekeepittouseasareference. OurstudenthandbookisalsoaccessibleontheDistrictwebsiteatwww.madison-schools.com.Informationcommontoallstudentsisdetailedatthefrontofthehandbook,whileinformationspecificto elementaryor secondary (middle, high) students is included in separate sections in thehandbook.PleaserefertotheTableofContentsforthespecificlocationofinformation.Ronnie L. McGehee Dr.RonnieL.McGeheeSuperintendent

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MADISONCOUNTYBOARDOFEDUCATION

EllenAregood–BoardSecretary601.499.0707

earegood@madison-schools.com

WayneJimenezRepresentative-District1

WilliamGrissett,PresidentRepresentative-District2

SamKelly,Member

Representative-District3

PhilipHuskey,SecretaryRepresentative-District4

Dr.PolliaGriffin,MemberRepresentative-District5

ADMINISTRATIVESTAFFDr.RonnieL.McGehee,SuperintendentRichardBurge,AssociateSuperintendentEdithMitchell,AssociateSuperintendentKalvinRobinson,AssociateSuperintendentCharlotteSeals,AssociateSuperintendent

ChristylErickson,Coordinator JenniferFillingim,MathCoordinatorCurriculum/MTSS Curriculum GavinGuynes,Director JayHarrison,DirectorTechnology Operations BillLenington,Director BarryMcKenzie,DirectorStudentAffairs FinancialOperationsDr.GregPaczak,Director StephaniePermenter,DirectorResearchandDevelopment DataManagement LetitiaReeves,Manager LynnSlay,Director16thSection SpecialServices BrendaThompson,Director SharonThompson,Director FederalPrograms ChildNutrition ShayWilliamson,DirectorHumanResources

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MADISONCOUNTYSCHOOLSELEMENTARYSCHOOLS

AnnSmithElementary CamdenElementary GradesK–2 GradesK–5 Dr.MelissaPhilley,Principal FannieGreen,Principal 306S.PearOrchardRd. 4784Hwy43North Ridgeland,MS39157 Camden,MS39045601.856.6621 662.468.2833 Fax:601.853.2043 Fax:662.468.3695 EastFloraElementary HighlandElementary GradesK–5 Grades3–5 Dr.CapucineRobinson,Principal PaulaTharp,Principal 4759Highway22(PODrawerJ) 330BrameRoadFlora,MS39071 Ridgeland,MS39157 601.879.8724 601.853.8103 Fax:601.879.3158 Fax:601.853.8109 LutherBransonElementary MadisonAvenueElementaryGradesK-5 GradesK–2JessicaSmith,Principal Dr.BrendaJones,Principal3903Hwy.16East 1199MadisonAvenueCanton,MS39046 Madison,MS39110 601.859.2743 601.856.2951Fax:601.859.0173 Fax:601.853.2726 MadisonAvenueUpperElementary MadisonCrossingElementaryGrades3–5 GradesK–5KimHurst,Principal TerriThornton,Principal 1209MadisonAvenue 300YandellRoad(POBox2589)Madison,MS39110 Madison,MS39110601.856.6609 601.898.7710Fax:601.853.7679 Fax:601.898.7716MadisonStationElementary MannsdaleElementaryGradesK–5 GradesK–2 MarthaHanna,Principal Dr.EmilyMulhollen,Principal459ReunionParkway 443MannsdaleRoad Madison,MS39110 Madison,MS39110 601.856.6246 601.879.0309 Fax:601.879.3013MannsdaleUpperElementaryGrades3–5DebraHoughton,Principal371MannsdaleRoadMadison,MS39110601.879.3433Fax:601.879.9294

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MIDDLESCHOOLS

GermantownMiddle MadisonMiddleGrades6–8 Grades6–8ChrisPerritt,Principal LeathaPhillips,Principal439CalhounStationParkway 1365MannsdaleRdMadison,MS39110 Madison,MS39110601.859.0376 601.605.4171Fax:601.859.1302 Fax:601.853.2254ShirleySimmonsMiddle OldeTowneMiddleGrades6–8 Grades6–8 KelvinGriffin,Principal CrystalChase,Principal820SulphurSpringsRoad. 210SunnybrookRoadCanton,MS39046 Ridgeland,MS39157601.855.2406 601.898.8730Fax:601.859.7615 Fax:601.853.8108

HIGHSCHOOLSGermantownHigh MadisonCentralHighGrades9–12 Grades10–12 WesleyQuick,Principal AustinBrown,Principal409CalhounStationParkway 1417HighlandColonyParkwayMadison,MS39110 Madison,MS39110601.859.6150 601.856.7121Fax:601.859.0389 Fax:601.853.2712RidgelandHigh RosaScottGrades9–12 Grade9TimDowdy,Principal SeanBrewer,Principal586SunnybrookRoad 200CrawfordStreetRidgeland,MS39157 Madison,MS39110601.898.5023 601.605.0054Fax:601.853.7822 Fax:601.898.5017

VelmaJacksonHighGrades9-12CareyKirkland,Principal2000LoringRoadCamden,MS39045662.468.2531Fax:662-468-2748

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SPECIALTYSCHOOLSAcademicOptionsCenter Career&TechnicalCenterGradesK–12Grades9–12BrentCofield,Principal Dr.AimeeBrown,Principal300IndustrialDr.South 379CalhounStationParkwayMadison,MS39110 Madison,MS39110601.607.7963 601.859-6847Fax:601.859.0374 Fax:601.859.0372MadisonCountyPre-SchoolLynnSlay,Director476HighlandColonyParkwayRidgeland,MS39157601.853.1326Fax:601.853.7610

2017-2018SCHOOLYEARCALENDAR

2017TeachersReport,ProfessionalDevelopment Friday-August4 ProfessionalDevelopment,Convocation Monday-Tuesday-August7-8StudentsReport Wednesday-August9 LaborDay Monday-September4FallHoliday,(Make-upWeatherDay) Monday–October9 Thanksgiving Monday-Friday,November20-24ChristmasHolidaysBegin Friday-December15(60%day) End1stSemester–86days 2018StudentsReport Wednesday-January3 M.L.KingHoliday Monday-January15ProfessionalDevelopment,(Make-upWeatherDay) Monday–February19 SpringBreak Monday-Friday-March12-16GoodFriday Friday–March30EasterMonday Monday–April2 LastDayforStudents Friday-May25(60%day) End2ndSemester–94days LastDayforTeachers Friday-May25MemorialDay Monday–May28 TotalStudentDays 180TotalTeacherDays 187

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STATETESTINGCALENDAR

Event

Initial Date(s)

Make Up Date(s)

Description

Pre-K & K-Readiness

Pre-test

Tues-Fri: Aug 22-Sept

22, 2017

Anytime

during initial testing window

Online Assessment to determine baseline for children who are entering school at Pre-K or Kindergarten level; offers a 5-week testing window

MAP/ Questar Retests

Mon–Fri: Nov 27-Dec 15,

2017

Anytime during initial

testing window

Online Re-testers; offers a 3-week online testing window for Algebra I & English II

SATP2 Retests

Mon–Fri: Nov 27-Dec 8, 2017

Anytime during initial

testing window

Online Re-testers; offers a 2-week online testing window for Biology I & US History

ACT

Tuesday, February 27,

2018

Tuesday, March 20

Paper/Pencil Assessment that is the actual ACT for Grade 11 students and funded by the state; results are utilized for college admission and scholarship purposes, accountability & graduation; the accommodated testing window is Feb 27-Mar 9

LAS-

LINKS ELPT

Thurs-Fri: Mar 1-Apr 13,

2018

Anytime during initial

testing window

Online English Language Proficiency Assessment for ELLs; offers a 5-week testing window (when taking into account Spring Break & Easter)

MAP-A

Mon-Thurs: Mar 19-May

11, 2018

Anytime during initial

testing window

Online Mississippi Alternate Assessment Program in ELA, Math and Science assessments for students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (SCD); offers a 7-week testing window

MS-

CPAS2

TBD

Anytime during initial

testing window

Online Mississippi Career Planning Assessment System, Second Addition for Vocational students; offers a 4-week testing window

Pre-K & K-Readiness Post-Test

Mon-Fri: Apr 9-May 18,

2018

Anytime during initial

testing window

Online Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Post-test; offers a 6-week testing window

MAP/

Questar

Tues-Tues: Apr 17-May

18, 2018

Anytime

during initial testing window

Online General Education Assessment for Grades 3-10 in CCSS Math & ELA, including Algebra I & English II; offers a 4 ½-week window for testing; ELA extended response will be administered in paper/pencil format through Spring 2017; also, the Third Grade ELA Part I serves as the Third Grade Reading Summative Assessment and must be completed by April 24; additionally, seniors must complete Algebra I & English II by April 24

MST2 5/8 Science

Online

Mon-Fri: April 30-May 4, 2018

Anytime during initial

testing window

Grade 8 Science; online testing window over 5 days

Mon-Fri: May 7-11, 2018 Grade 5 Science; online testing window over 5 days

SATP2

Mon-Fri: April 23-May 11, 2018

Bio I & US Hist

Anytime during initial

testing window

Online for Biology I & US History; offers a 3-week testing window; Senior testing must be complete by May 2

3rd

Reading Gate

Alternate (STAR)

Retest Window #1 – Tues-Fri: May 15-18,

2018 &

Retest Window #2 – Mon-Tues: June 25-Aug

3, 2018

Anytime during either

testing window

Online Grade 3 Reading for students who were absent during initial testing window or scored below promotion cut; summative assessment for re-testers receiving instructional support in reading provided by parents/schools to determine 4th grade promotion; students may only retest twice with immediate results; Renaissance Learning STAR assessment utilized as in the past

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GRADINGPERIODS

NineWeeks Numberof

Days Dates ProgressReports ReportCards

First 42 August9-October6 September7 October12 Second 44 October10-December15 November9 January4 Third 46 January3-March9 February8 March22 Fourth 48 March19-May25 April19 May25

ENROLLMENT

COMPULSORYAGE/ATTENDANCE“Compulsoryschoolagechild”meansachildwhoattainedorwillattaintheageof6yearsonorbeforeSeptember1ofthecalendaryearthechildwishestoenrollinfirstgrade.Kindergartenattendanceisnotcompulsory;butinaccordancewithMiss.CodeAnn.Section37-13-91,studentswhoattaintheageof5yearsonorbeforeSeptember1ofthecalendaryearmayattendkindergartenintheDistrict.Ifacompulsoryschoolagechildhasnotbeenenrolledinaschoolwithinfifteen(15)calendardaysafterthefirstdayoftheschoolyear,orsuchchildishabituallyabsentwithoutexcuse,theprincipalordesigneeshallreportthechildtotheschoolattendanceofficeroftheyouthcourtorfamilycourtforinvestigation.DEFINITIONOFRESIDENCYDefinitionof“residency”forschoolattendancepurposes:thestudentandtheparent/guardianphysicallyresidefulltime,weekdays,weeknightsandweekends,atadwellinglocatedwithintheboundariesoftheMadisonCountySchools.Theschooldistrictadministrativestaffwillverifytheresidenceofeachstudent.

Residencyrequirementsarestrictlyenforced.Theresidencyrequirementsoutlinedbelowareminimumrequirements.TheDistrictreservestherighttorequireadditionaldocumentationandverificationatanytime.

PrincipalsareempoweredbytheMadisonCountyBoardofEducationtodetermineatanytimethatachildisnotlegallyenrolledandmaynotattendclasses.DOCUMENTATIONAparentorlegalguardianmustaccompanyeachstudentseekingtoenrollintheDistrict.NostudentwillbeofficiallyenrolledintheMadisonCountySchoolDistrictuntilallofthefollowingrequirementshavebeenfullysatisfied.• PresentproofofresidencywithintheMadisonCountySchoolDistrict;• Presentacertifiedbirthcertificate(notacopy);• Presentacertifiedcourtorderofguardianshipwhenenrollingastudentashis/herlegalguardian;• Presentacertificateofhealthcompliance(immunizationform)issuedbytheMississippi

DepartmentofHealthoralocalphysicianasrequiredbyMississippilaw;• Presentaddressofpreviousschoolattended;• Presentwithdrawalinformationfromthepreviousschoolattended;

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• Presentareportcard(elementary,middleschool),oratranscript(highschool);• Passportswillbeacceptedforout-of-countrystudentspendingreceiptofacertifiedbirthcertificate

within30days.Note:ProvidingfalseinformationorfalsedocumentsinordertoregisterastudentwithintheDistrictmay result in immediate withdrawal of the student from the school he/she is attending. AnysuspiciousinformationwillbeturnedovertotheDistrict’ssecurityofficeforinvestigation.ENROLLMENTPROCEDURETheDistrictregistersstudentson-siteattheschooltheyareassignedtoattend,baseduponwheretheyresidewithintheDistrict.Eachstudentmustestablishhis/herresidenceinthefollowingmanner:NEWSTUDENTSTheparentofastudentseekingtoenrollmustprovidetheDistrictwiththefollowingitems:

1. Mortgagedocument,filedhomesteadexemption,propertydeed,propertytaxnotice,closingstatement

OR2. Anapartmentorhomelease–allleasesmustbecurrent,signedbytheowner,andinthecase

ofanapartment,thenameofeveryoccupantmustbelistedonthelease.AND

3. Onecurrentutilitybill–(onlyelectric,water,orgaswillbeaccepted)showingresidencepropertyaddress.

Otherresidencydocumentationapprovedbyschooladministration.

Inadditiontotheabove,autilitydisconnectnoticefromthepreviousaddressandproofofreconnectatthecurrentaddressmayberequired.

CONTINUINGSTUDENTSInsucceedingyears,allcontinuingstudents,whoseresidencehasremainedunchanged,willberequiredtosubmitonecurrentutilitybill(onlyelectric,water,orgaswillbeaccepted)toproveresidency,aspartofthepre-registrationprocessandallleasesmustbecurrent,signedbytheowner;andinthecaseofanapartment,thenameofeveryoccupantmustbelistedonthelease.STUDENTSRESIDINGWITHLEGALGUARDIANSInadditiontoprovidingdocumentationofresidencyasoutlinedabove(Items1–3),astudentwhoislivingwithalegalguardianwhoresidesintheDistrictwillsubmitastamped,filedcopyofthefinaldecreeapprovingtheguardianshiporacertifiedcopyofthefiledpetitionforguardianshipifthematteriscurrentlypendingbeforethecourt.

STUDENTSRESIDINGWITHPARENT/LEGALGUARDIANINAHOMENOTOWNEDORRENTEDBYTHEPARENT/LEGALGUARDIAN(SHAREDRESIDENCY–ENROLLMENTBYSPECIALAFFIDAVIT)TheMadisonCountySchoolDistrictnowrequiresthattheparent/legalguardianofastudentresidinginahomenotownedorrentedinthenameoftheparent/legalguardianmustprovideproofofresidencyattheDistrictCentralOfficebeforethestudentmaybeenrolled.Boththeparent/legalguardianofthestudentandtheowner/leaseholderofthepropertymustmeetwithDistrictpersonnelattheDistrictCentralOfficeeachyear.Theparent/guardianandtheowner/leaseholdermustbepresentandprovidethefollowingdocuments:

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Owner/leaseholdermustprovide:1.Mortgagedocuments,filedhomesteadexemption,propertydeed,propertytaxnotice,closing

statement,oracopyofafullyexecutedapartmentorhomeleasesignedbytheowner.Inthecaseofanapartment,thenameofeveryoccupantmustbelistedonthelease.Theleasemustbecurrentduringtheschoolyear.

2.Oneutilitybill(onlyelectric,gas,waterbillswillbeaccepted)inowner/leaseholder’sname,currentatthetimeofregistration,andshowingresidencepropertyaddress.

Parent/GuardianLivingwithowner/leaseholdermustprovideTWOofthefollowing: 1.ValidMississippidriver’slicenseorstateidentificationwithresidencepropertyaddress2.Automobileregistration(validduringcurrentschoolyear)showingresidencepropertyaddress3.Governmentmailingfromcounty,state,orfederalagencyshowingresidencepropertyaddress4.Utilitybill(onlyelectric,gas,waterbillswillbeaccepted)intheparent/guardian’snameandshowing

residencepropertyaddress Ifdocumentationisapproved,theparent/guardianmustattestthattheparent/guardianandthestudentlivewiththeowner/leaseholderfull-timeandmustsignan“AffidavitStatementofLegalResidency”form.OnceresidencyhasbeenverifiedattheCentralOffice,theparent/guardianmustcompleteenrollmentattheschool.NOTE:Ifbothparentssharejointlegalcustody,inadditiontoenrollmentdocumentationlistedabove,parentsmustprovideastamped,filedcopyofthecourtorderidentifyingeachparent’srespectiveresponsibilities.InthecasewherebothparentsresideintheDistrictbutindifferentattendancezones,bothparentsmustsignadeclarationstatingtheattendancezonethestudentwillattendforthecurrentschoolyear.Bothparentsareresponsibleforimmediatelynotifyingtheschoolofanymodificationstothecourtorderregardinglegalcustodyofthechild.NostudentwillbeofficiallyenrolledinMadisonCountySchoolsuntilalloftheserequirementshavebeenfullysatisfied.

NOTE:BoththecitiesofMadisonandRidgelandhaveadoptedcityordinanceswithstrongpenaltiesforfalsificationofresidencyinformationinordertoenrollachildinMadisonCountySchools.Detailedcopiesoftheseordinancescanbefoundonthewebsitesofeachcity.

HOMELESSSTUDENTSWhenachildisdeterminedtobehomelessasdefinedbytheMcKinney-VentoHomelessEducationAssistanceAct,theschooldistrictshallconsiderandtakeenrollmentactionthatisinthebestinterestofthechildpursuantto42USCSection11432(e)-(3),andtheMadisonCountySchoolsPolicyandProceduresforservingHomelessandUnaccompaniedYouth.FormoreinformationonconcerningtheMcKinney-VentoHomelessEducationAssistanceAct(TitleX)andtheschooldistrict’sHomelessPolicy,seethefollowingwebpagelinks.http://www.madison-schools.com/cms/lib4/MS01001041/Centricity/Domain/23/Board%20Approved%20Homeless%20Policy%20May%202013.pdfhttp://www.mde.k12.ms.us/OFP/title-x

Homelesschildrenandyouthsmayinclude:• individualswholackafixed,regular,andadequatenighttimeresidence;• childrenandyouthswhoaresharingthehousingofotherpersonsduetolossofhousing,

economichardship,orasimilarreason;arelivinginmotels,hotels,trailerparks,orcamping

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groundsduetothelackofalternativeaccommodations;arelivinginemergencyortransitionalshelters;areabandonedinhospitals;orareawaitingfostercareplacement;

• childrenandyouthswhohaveaprimarynighttimeresidencethatisapublicorprivateplacenotdesignedfororordinarilyusedasaregularsleepingaccommodationforhumanbeings;

• childrenandyouthswhoarelivingincars,parks,publicspaces,abandonedbuildings,substandardhousing,busortrainstations,orsimilarsettings;and

• migratorychildrenwhoqualifyashomelessasdescribedabove.STUDENTSINFOSTERCARETheEveryStudentSucceedsActemphasizestheimportanceoflimitingeducationaldisruptionsforchildrenplacedinfostercarewhomoveduetoenteringcareorchangingplacementsbymandatingthatthechildremaininhis/herschooloforiginunlessitisdeterminedbytheLocalEducationAgencyandthestatechildwelfareagencythatrelocatingthechildtoanotherschoolisinthebestinterestofthechild.STUDENTSOFMILITARYPERSONNELParentsorlegalguardianswhoareactivemembersoftheUnitedStatesArmedForcesorcivilianmilitarypersonnelwhoresideonamilitarybasemayenrolltheirchildreninanyschooldistrictoftheparentorlegalguardian’schoosing,subjecttocertainconditions.Reference:HB879effectiveJuly1,2013.PLACEMENTTESTINGHomeSchooled,InternationalSchooled,Non-AccreditedSchooledStudentsTheDistrictadherestothehomestudypolicysetforthbyMiss.CodeAnn.37-15-33.ThispolicyshallalsoapplytostudentswishingtoentertheDistrictfromaninternationalschooloranon-accreditedschoolwithintheUnitedStates.• AnystudentenrollingintheDistrictfromahomestudyprogramwillbeadministeredteststo

determineproperplacement.StudentsenteringhighschoolwillbeadministeredanexamineachcourseforwhichaCarnegieunitisrequested.Enteringninthgraderswillbeadministeredan8thgrademathtest,an8thgradeEnglishtest,an8thgradesocialstudiestest,andan8thgradesciencetesttoverifyproperplacement.

• Thestudent’sgradeoneachexamwillberecordedontheofficialschooltranscriptasthefinalsemestergradeinthatcourseforbothfirstandsecondsemesterinyear-longcourses.

• Atestingschedulewillbedevelopedtoensurepromptcompletionoftheaforementionedrequirements.Thestudentwillreceivenotificationofthetestingscheduleaminimumoffivedayspriortotheinitialadministrationofthetests.Alltestingmustbecompletedwithinaminimumofthirtydays.

• TheDistrictisundernoobligationtoprovidereviewassistance.However,textbookswillbemadeavailableuponrequest.

TRANSFERSTUDENTSStudentswhohavebeenexpelledfromanotherschooldistrictareineligibletoenrollintheDistrictforthedurationoftheexpulsionterm.IfastudentenrollsintheDistrictafterfullcompletionoftheexpulsiontermfromanotherschooldistrict,thestudentwillentertheDistrict’sAcademicOptionsCenterforthesemesterwhenthestudentenrolls.AdministratorsorcounselorswiththeDistrictmayrequestaletterofgoodstandingfromapreviousschool.Studentswhohavebeenplacedorarependingplacementinalternativeschoolsettings,correctionalinstitutions,ortrainingfacilitiesinanotherschooldistrictaresubjecttoplacementintheAcademicOptionsCenteruponenrollmentinMadisonCountySchools.

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Anystudentreturningfromanexpulsionorre-enteringfromanexpulsionfromwithintheDistrict,shallre-entertheAcademicOptionsCenterfortheremainderofthesemesterinwhichhe/shereturns,beforereturningtohis/herhomeschool.WITHDRAWALOFSTUDENTSIfastudentistobewithdrawnfromschool,pleasenotifytheofficeassoonaspossible(preferablyseveraldaysinadvance).Teachersshouldnotbeinterruptedduringteachingtimetoprocesspaperworknecessarytowithdrawastudent.Anystudentwhowithdrawspendingadisciplinaryhearingmaynotparticipateinorattendanyschool-relatedactivities,functions,oreventseitheronoroffcampus.SuchstudentsareprohibitedfromenteringanyschoolpropertyotherthanforattendanceattheAcademicOptionsCenter.

FAMILYEDUCATIONALRIGHTSANDPRIVACYACTTheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)affordsparentsandstudentsover18yearsofage(“eligiblestudents”)certainrightswithrespecttothestudent’seducationalrecords.Theyare:• Therighttoinspectandreviewthestudent’seducationrecordswithin45daysofthedaythe

Districtreceivesarequestforaccess.Parentsoreligiblestudentsshouldsubmittotheschoolprincipal(orappropriateschoolofficial)awrittenrequestthatidentifiestherecord(s)theywishtoinspect.Theprincipalwillmakearrangementsforaccessandnotifytheparentoftheeligiblestudentofthetimeandplacewheretherecordsmaybeinspected.Afeeof$.25perpage(8.5”x11”),or$.50perpage(8.5”x14”)willbecharged,unlessthefeeeffectivelypreventsaparentoreligiblestudentfromexercisingtherighttoinspectandreviewthestudent’seducationrecords.• Therighttorequestamendmentofthestudent’seducationrecordsthattheparentoreligible

studentbelievesareinaccurateormisleading.ParentsoreligiblestudentsmayasktheDistricttoamendarecordthattheybelieveisinaccurateormisleading.Theyshouldwritetheschoolprincipal,clearlyidentifythepartoftherecordtheywantchanged,andspecifywhyitisinaccurateormisleading.IftheDistrictdecidesnottoamendtherecordasrequestedbytheparentoreligiblestudent,thedistrictwillnotifytheparentoreligiblestudentofthedecisionandadvisethemoftheirrighttoahearingregardingtherequestforamendment.Additionalinformationregardingthehearingprocedureswillbeprovidedtotheparentoreligiblestudentwhennotifiedoftherighttoahearing.• Therighttoconsenttodisclosuresofpersonallyidentifiableinformationcontainedinthestudent’s

educationrecords,excepttotheextentthatFERPAauthorizesdisclosurewithoutconsent.Oneexceptionwhichpermitsdisclosurewithoutconsentisdisclosuretoschoolofficialswithlegitimateeducationalinterests.AschoolofficialisapersonemployedbytheDistrictasanadministrator,supervisor,instructor,orsupportstaffmember(includinghealthormedicalstaffandlawenforcementunitpersonnel);apersonservingontheBoardofEducation;apersonorcompanywithwhomtheDistricthascontractedtoperformaspecialtask(suchasanattorney,auditor,medicalconsultant,ortherapist).

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Aschoolofficialhasalegitimateeducationalinterestiftheofficialneedstoreviewaneducationrecordinordertofulfillhisorherprofessionalresponsibility.UponrequestofofficialsofanotherschoolDistrictinwhichastudentseeksorintendstoenroll,thedistrictmaydiscloseeducationalrecordswithoutconsent.TheDistrictmaydisclosedirectoryinformationregardingitsstudents.Directoryinformationmeansinformationcontainedinaneducationrecordofastudentwhichwouldnotgenerallybeconsideredharmfuloraninvasionofprivacyifdisclosed.Itincludes,butisnotlimitedtothestudent’sname,address,telephonelisting,dateandplaceofbirth,majorfieldofstudy,participationinofficiallyrecognizedactivitiesandsports,weightandheightofmembersofathleticteams,datesofattendance,degreesandawardsreceived,andthemostrecentpreviouseducationalagencyorinstitutionattended.TheparentoreligiblestudenthastherighttorefusetolettheDistrictdesignateanyoralltypesofinformationaboutthestudentasdirectoryinformation.Theparentoreligiblestudentmustnotifytheprincipal(ordesignee)inwritingwithin14daysofreceiptofthisnoticethatheorshedoesnotwantanyorallofthosetypesofinformationaboutthestudentdesignatedasdirectoryinformation.TheDistrictmaydisclosedirectoryinformationaboutformerstudentswithoutmeetingtheseconditions.• TherighttofileacomplaintwiththeU.S.DepartmentofEducationconcerningallegedfailuresby

thedistricttocomplywiththerequirementsofFERPA.ThenameandaddressoftheofficethatadministersFERPAis:

FamilyPolicyComplianceOffice (202)260-3887U.S.DepartmentofEducation TTD:(202)260-8956400MarylandAve.SW Washington,D.C.20202-4605PUBLICRECORDSACCESSPOLICYThefollowingpoliciesandprocedureswereadoptedinordertocomplywiththerequirementsoftheMississippiPublicRecordsActasamended.RecordsAccessibleAll“publicrecords”maintainedbytheDistrict,asdefinedbytheAct,shallbemadeavailableforaccessandduplication,subjecttotheexceptionsandrequirementsofthesepolicies,andotherstateorfederallaws.RequestsforAccessRequestsforaccesstopublicrecordsshallbefiledinwritingandaddressedtotheSuperintendentofEducation,MadisonCountySchools,476HighlandColonyParkway,Ridgeland,MS39157.Therequestmuststate,withsufficientspecificity,thenature,location,anddescriptionofthepublicrecordssoughtinordertoenabletheappropriateofficial(s)oftheDistricttoobtaintherecordsforreviewand/orduplication.Intheeventthattherequestlackssufficientclarityorisotherwiseundulyburdensome,itwillbereturnedtotheoriginatorforclarificationorcorrection.Allrequeststoinspectorduplicatepublicrecordsmustbefiledbetweenthehoursof9:00a.m.and3:00p.m.onanyworkingdayintheSuperintendent’soffice.Requestsforinspectionand/orduplicationofrecordsshallbehonoredatsuchtimeduringthedayasthedocumentsarenotbeingusedbytheappropriateofficialsoftheDistrict.Aftertherecordsarelocatedandmadeavailableforinspectionand/orduplication,theoriginatoroftherequestwillbenotifiedofatime,placeanddate,notlaterthan7workingdaysfromthedateofreceipt

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oftherequest,toallowinspectionand/orduplication.IftheDistrictisnotabletocomplywithin7workingdays,itmustgiveawrittenexplanationtothepersonmakingtherequest,statingwithspecificitythereasonswhytherecordscouldnotbeproducedwithinthe7-daytimeframe,andabsentmutualagreement,therecordsmustbeproducednolaterthan14workingdaysfromreceiptoftherequest.FeesChargedAsallowedbystatute,theDistrictshallchargeandcollectfeestoreimburseitfortheactualcostsofsearching,reviewing,duplicatingandmailingcopiesofpublicrecords.Allapplicablechargesshallbepaidtothedistrictinadvanceofcomplyingwithanyrequests,pursuanttothefollowingschedule:• Photocopying:$.50perpage(8.5”x11”),$.75perpage(8.5”x14”)• Searching&Reviewing:Anhourlychargeof$7.00or,intheeventitisnecessaryforsupervisory

personneltoconductthesearchandreview,anamountwhichequalstheactualwageperhourofsuchperson.

• Postage:Actualcostofpostageshallbeassessedforallrecordsmailed.• Anyrequestwhichwillrequireconsiderableassistanceofschoolpersonnelforsearchingand

reviewingshallbesubjecttoaminimumdepositof$25.00.Intheeventthattheactualcostisfoundtobelessthan$25.00,thebalanceshallberefundedtotheoriginatoroftherequestattheappointedtimefortheinspectionand/orduplication.

ExemptRecordsThefollowingrecordsareexemptfromtheMississippiPublicRecordsActandfromthispolicyandshallnotbesubjecttodisclosure,exceptunderotherauthorityandunderappropriatecircumstances.• Recordsfurnishedtopublicbodiesbythirdpartieswhichcontaintradesecretsorconfidential

commercialorfinancialinformation,asprovidedbytheAct.• Records,whichareconfidentialorprivileged,asprovidedbyconstitutional,statutorylaworcase

lawofthisstateoroftheUnitedStates.• Recordswhicharedevelopedamongjudges,judgesandtheiraides,andjuries.• Personnelrecords,includingbutnotlimitedtoapplicationsforemployment,testquestionsand

answersusedinemploymentexaminations,andlettersofrecommendation.• Testquestionsandanswersinthepossessionofapublicbodywhicharetobeusedinfuture

academicexaminations.• RecordswhichrepresentandconstitutetheworkproductofanattorneyrepresentingtheDistrict,

recordswhicharerelatedtolitigationbyoragainsttheDistrict,orinanticipationofprospectivelitigation,andcommunicationsbetweentheDistrictandtheattorneyinthecourseofanattorney-clientrelationship.

• Recordswhichwoulddiscloseinformationaboutaperson’sindividualtaxpaymentorstatus.• Recordsconcerningthesaleorpurchaseofpropertyforpublicpurposespriortotheannouncement

ofthepurchaseofsalewherethereleaseoftherecordwouldhaveadetrimentaleffectonthesaleandpurchase.

• Alleducationalrecordsofstudentsandformerstudents,asdefinedbyTheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA);suchexemptionshallalsoapplytolettersofrecommendationrespectingadmissiontoanyeducationalagencyininstitutions.

• Recordsthataremaintainedregardingtheprocessofdetectionandinvestigationinunlawfulactivity,inadditiontosuchrecordsasdefinedinMiss.CodeAnn.Section45-20-1oftheMississippiCodeof1972.

• Commercialandfinancialinformationofaproprietarynaturerequiredtobesubmittedtothedistrict.

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DenialofAccessIntheeventthattheDistrictdeniesarequestforaccesstoorcopiesofpublicrecords,thedenialwillbeinwritingandmuststatethespecificstatutoryexemption,whichapplies.TheDistrictwillmaintainarecordofalldenialsforaperiodof3years.

ACADEMIC/ASSESSMENTEVERYSTUDENTSUCCEEDSACT(ESSA)PARENTANDFAMILYENGAGEMENTUNDERESSANotificationofTeacherQualifications:AschooldistrictmustnotifyallparentsofchildreninTitleIschoolsthattheymayrequestinformationonteacherqualificationsatanytime.Additionally,parentsmustbenotifiedifachildisassignedtoand/orisbeingtaughtforfourormoreconsecutiveweeksbyateacherwhodoesnotmeetstatecertificationandlicensurerequirements.

NotificationofAssessmentsandIndividualStudentAssessmentResults:Aschooldistrictmustprovideinformationtoparentsregardingstateassessments,locallyselectedassessmentsforhighschoolstudents,alternateassessmentplansforchildrenwiththemostsignificantcognitivedisabilitiesandindividualstudentassessmentresults,includingdetailsaboutparentopt-outrights,ifapplicable.Districts’musttest95%ofallstudentsandeverystudentsubgroup.

NotificationandPermissionforPlacementofEligibleTitleIIIStudents:TheschooldistrictandschoolsservingEnglishlanguagelearnersshallinformtheparentsthattheirchild(ren)has/havebeenplacedinaninstructionalprogramforEnglishLearnersnolaterthan30daysafterbeginningoftheschoolyear.Ifthestudentisidentifiedafterthebeginningoftheschoolyear,theLEA/schoolshallnotifyparentswithinthefirsttwoweeksofthechild’sbeingplacedinaprogramforELs.Onceachildhasbeenidentifiedaseligibleforlanguageassistance,theparentmustbenotifiedoftheinstructionalprogramofferingsandservicesinanunderstandableanduniformformatandtotheextentpracticableinalanguagethattheparentcanunderstand.

ReportCards:States,districts,andschoolsmustpublishreportcardsforpublicdisseminationinthefallsemesterofeachschoolyear.ESSAreportcardsstartinDecember2018.Reportsmustincludeprofessionalqualificationsofteachers,emergencyandprovisionalcredentials,teacherswhoteachinareasoutsideofcertification,disaggregateddataonthegraduationrates,fostercaredataandacademicachievementofhomelesschildrenandyouthexperiencinghomelessness.Reportcardsmustbeinalanguagethatparentscanunderstand.

Literacy-BasedPromotionActAnnualReport-http://mdereports.mdek12.org/data/lbpa/2015/District/4500.pdf

ProgramPlanningandImplementation:Itisimportantforparentstobeinvolvedinplanningandimplementingprogramsfundedthroughstateandfederaldollars.

ACTIVEPARENTBeginninginthirdgrade,yourstudent’sgrades,discipline,attendance,andschoolnewsareavailabletoyouwithanActiveParentaccount.Toaccessthisinformation,parentsmustenrollattheschoolforausernameandpassword.Onlyoneaccountisnecessaryformultiplestudents.AlinktoActiveParentmaybefoundontheDistrict’swebpageatwww.madison-schools.com.

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ACTDISTRICTCHOICESTATETESTINGMadisonCountySchoolswillparticipateintwoadministrationsoftheACTduringthe2017-18schoolyear.TheACTwillbeofferedduringtheschooldayonthestudent’shomecampusatnocosttothestudent.MadisonCountySchoolswillofferalltwelfthgradestudentsanopportunitytoparticipateinACT’sDistrictChoiceStateTestingonOctober3,2017,atDistrictexpense.Also,theStateofMississippiwilladministertheACTtoalleleventhgradestudentsduringanonlinetestingwindowscheduledforFebruary27,2018.Scoresforbothadministrationscanbeusedforcollegeadmissionsandscholarships,tomeetmandatedhighschoolgraduationassessmentrequirementsandtodetermineschoolanddistrictaccountabilityratings.MoreinformationwillbemadeavailablethroughMCShighschoolstoeleventhandtwelfthgradestudentsinthebeginningofthe2017-18schoolyear.THIRDGRADESUMMATIVEASSESSMENTTheLiteracyBasedPromotionAct,aspartofSenateBill2347,callsforstudentsscoringatthelowestachievementlevelinreadingontheestablishedstateassessmentforthirdgradetonotbepromotedtofourthgrade,beginningwiththe2014-15schoolyear.ThethirdgradestatereadingassessmentistherequiredEndofYearstate-wideassessment,MAP.ResultsfromtheAprilassessmentwillbeusedtoaddressspecificreadingdeficienciesofstudentswhodonotachieveapassingscore.Tworetestopportunitieswillbeprovidedtostudentsinanefforttosupportstudentsinearningpromotiontofourthgrade.MoreinformationwillbemadeavailablethroughMCSelementaryschoolstothirdgradestudentsinthebeginningoftheschoolyear.STUDENTASSESSMENTGLOSSARYCollege&CareerReadinessAssessmentsMasteryPrepPracticeACT(Grades9-11)–PracticeACTsareforearlyhighschoolstudents.Resultsareameasureofcurrentacademicprogress.AdministeredonOctober3,2017atnocostforstudents.ACT(Grades11&12)–Curriculum-and-standards-basededucationalandcareerplanningtoolthatassessesstudent’sacademicreadinessforcollege.Resultscanbeusedforcollegeadmissionandscholarshippurposesaswellastomeetmandatedstategraduationassessmentrequirements.AliveversionisadministeredatnocosttoseniorsonOctober3rdandtojuniorsonApril27thduringregularschoolhoursatthestudent’shomecampus.NotethatstudentscanregisterattheirowncostfortestadministrationsonSaturdaysinSeptember,October,December,February,April,andJuneatwww.act.org.PSAT(Grades9-11)–Voluntaryassessmentthatmeasuresskillsintheareasofreading,mathandwriting/language.ResultsareutilizedtodeterminestudentstrengthsandweaknessesonskillsnecessaryforcollegestudyaswellastoqualifyforNationalMeritstatusthejunioryear.AdministeredwithapotentialcosttostudentsduringregularschoolhoursonOctober11thatthestudent’shomecampus.ASVAB(Grades11or12)–NationallynormedassessmentofTheDepartmentofDefense.Resultsareusedtodetermineaptitudeforacareerinthearmedforcesaswellasstudentvocationalstrengths.Administeredpotentiallyduringtheeleventhortwelfthgradetosecond-yearCareerandTechnicalSchoolstudents.WorkKeys(Grades11or12)–ACTassessmentsystemthatmeasuresjobskills.Resultsareusedtosupportemployerswiththeselection,hiring,training,development,andretentionofahigh-performanceworkforce.Administeredpotentiallyduringtheeleventhortwelfthgradetosecond-year

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CareerandTechnicalSchoolstudents.MadisonCountySchoolsFormativeAssessmentsCase21Benchmarks(Grades1-11)–Customizedcriterion-referencedcommonassessmentsdesignedtoreflectMississippistatetestsinbothformatandcontentforthesubjectareasofLanguageArts,Math,Science(5th&8thGradesandBiologyI)andSocialStudies(USHistory).Resultsareutilizedtoguideclassroominstructionaldecisionsaswellassometimesservingasnineweekandsemestertests.Administeredtypicallyattheconclusionofthefirstthreenine-weekperiods.NWEA/MAP(Grades6-8)&STAR(GradesK-5)–Adaptiveassessmentswherestudentresponsesdeterminethedifficultylevelofquestions.Resultscanbeusedtoguideclassroominstructionaldecisionsaswellastoserveasauniversalscreener,whichhelpsinidentificationofspecificmathandreadingdeficiencies.AdministeredtypicallythreetimesayearduringSeptember,JanuaryandApril.MississippiDepartmentofEducationLanguageArts,Math,ScienceandSocialStudiesFrameworkAssessmentsLASLinks(GradesK-12)-EnglishlanguageproficiencyassessmentadministeredtostudentswhohavebeenofficiallyidentifiedasEnglishlearners(ELs).ThisassessmentisadministeredannuallytomonitorEnglishlearners'progressinacquiringacademicEnglish.Academiclanguageisdefinedasthelanguagerequiredtosucceedinschoolthatincludesdeepunderstandingsofcontentandcommunicationofthatlanguageintheclassroomenvironment.Theseunderstandingsrevolvearoundspecificcriteriarelatedtodialogue,sentence,andword/phraselevelsoflanguage.AdministeredduringthemonthofMarch.MAP-A(Grades3-12)–formerlytheDynamicLearningMapsAlternateAssessment(DLM),theMississippiAssessmentProgram–Alternate(MAP-A)isacomputer-basedassessmentforthe1%ofthepublicschoolstudentpopulationwithsignificantcognitivedisabilitiesforwhom,evenwithaccommodations,generalstateassessmentsarenotappropriate.Thesealternateassessments,justlikethegeneralassessments,mustbealignedtoacademiccontentstandardsthatapplyinReading,Writing,andMathematicsingrades3-8andonceinhighschoolandinscienceinatleastonegradeineach3-5,6-8andhighschoolgraderanges.Resultsareutilizedforschoolanddistrictaccountabilitypurposesaswellastodetermineindividualstudentprogress.Administeredinthespring.MKAS2(GradesK-3)MississippiKindergartenReadinessAssessment(GradesPre-K&K)–Baselineassessmenttoinformparents,teachers,andearlychildhoodproviderswithacommonunderstandingofwhatchildrenknowandareabletodouponenteringschool.Resultswillbeusedtodeployresourcesandinstructionalsupportsforstudentsfrombirthtothirdgrade.Administeredduringapre-testwindowinAugust/Septemberandapost-testwindowofApril/May.MississippiReadingSummativeAssessment(Grade3)–Summativecriterion-referencedlanguageartsassessmentthatisfullyalignedwiththeMississippiCollegeandCareerReadinessStandards.Resultsareutilizedtodeterminetheminimumlevelofcompetencyinreadingforpromotiontofourthgrade.Initiallyadministeredduringascheduledone-weektestwindowinAprilwithtworetestopportunitiesfollowing,duringmid-Mayandlate-Junetoearly-August.

MississippiAssessmentProgram(QuestarGrades3-8,AlgebraI,EnglishII)–Customizedcriterion-referencedlanguageartsandmathematicsteststhatwillbefullyalignedwiththeMississippiCollegeandCareerReadinessStandards;PerformanceBasedAssessment(PBA)formatthatincludesmultiple-choiceaswellasbothshortandextendedresponses.Resultsareutilizedforschoolanddistrict

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accountabilitypurposesaswellastodetermineindividualstudentprogress.AlgebraIandEnglishIIassessmentsarerequiredforstudentsearningahighschooldiploma.Administeredduringanonlinewindowinlate-Apriltomid-May.MST2(Grades5&8)-Customizedcriterion-referencedscienceassessmentsthatarefullyalignedwiththe2010MississippiScienceFramework.Resultsareusedforschoolanddistrictaccountabilitypurposesaswellastodetermineindividualstudentprogress.AdministeredthefirsttwoweeksofMay.SATP2(Grades8-11)–Customizedcriterion-referencedassessmentsinBiologyIandU.S.HistorythatarefullyalignedwithMississippiscienceandhistoryFrameworks.Resultsareutilizedforschoolanddistrictaccountabilitypurposesaswellasagraduationrequirementforstudentsearningahighschooldiploma.PrimaryadministrationistypicallyscheduledforApril/MaywithretestsoccurringinDecemberandMarch.

CPAS2(Grades10-12)-Occupational-specificportionoftheMississippiCareerPlanningandAssessmentSystem.ResultsareutilizedforestablishingaccountabilityforsecondaryCareerandTechnicalSchoolprogramsaswellastodetermineindividualstudentprogress.AdministeredtypicallyduringAprilandMay.

ENGLISHLANGUAGELEARNERS(ELL)MadisonCountySchoolsiscommittedtoprovidingaqualityeducationforallstudents,includingthosewhosefirstlanguageisoneotherthanEnglish.TheinstructionalgoaloftheEnglishasaSecondLanguage(ESL)programistoprovideservicestoELLstudentstoimproveorincreasetheirEnglishproficiency;thus,enablingthemtofunctionindependentlyandtoparticipateeffectivelyintheregularacademicprogram.

AllEnglishLanguageLearnersreceivetheirprimarycorecurricularinstructionthroughtheregularprogram.Asasupplementtoregularclassroominstruction,ELLstudentsreceiveregularlyscheduledinstructioninEnglishasaSecondLanguage,withemphasisonEnglishlanguageacquisitionskills.AsstudentstestintotheESLprogram,theyarescheduledinESLclassesandtutorialsessions,throughpull-out,and/orpush-in/inclusion.StudentsareservedbyESLteachersandcontentarea/mainstreamteachers.

Initially,emphasisoftheK-5ESLprogramisonteaching“survival”language,followingdirectionsandbasicconversationalEnglish.SupportandassistanceareprovidedforELLstudentsincorecurricularcontentfortheregularprogram;buttheESLprogramdoesnottaketheplaceofregularclassroominstruction.Attheelementaryandmiddleschoollevels,studentsaregroupedaccordingtotheirproficiencylevelsinordertoindividualizeinstructionasmuchaspossibleinatutorialprogram.ThelevelofEnglishlanguageproficiencyandtheindividualneedsofstudentsdeterminethefrequencyanddurationofESLinstruction.Atthehighschoollevel,studentsarescheduledintoanESLclass,whichalsocountsasalanguagecredittowardgraduation.CurrentlytheDistrictemploys11certifiedteachers,withESLendorsements,toserveover430EnglishLearnersintheDistrict.TheDistrictalsoemploysoneparaprofessionaltoassistESLteachers.

TheacademicneedsofELLstudentsaremetthroughavarietyofeducationalstrategieswithemphasisplacedonthedevelopmentoflistening,speaking,reading,andwriting.ESLteachersutilizePearson’sKeystoLearningresourcesforexplicitandfocusedinstructiontopromotelanguageproficiencyandreadingcomprehensioningrades5-12foracademicvocabularyacquisitionandtransferablecross-curricularacademicskills.FormoreadvancedELstudents,theKeystoneseriesisused.ElementaryELLstudentsuseanassortmentofresourcestoincludePockets(K)andPearson-LongmanCornerstoneresources.

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Raz-KidsESLisanenhancedreadingprogramthatsupportsELLwithresearchedbasedstrategiestopromotereading,listening,speakingandwritingskills.Integratedintheprogramaregrammarandvocabularysupportsatvariouslanguageproficiencylevels.Throughoutthedistrict,theprogramismainlyusedinelementaryschools.

I-Stationisusedforremedialreadingusingshelteredinstructionwithafocusonacademicvocabularyforgrades1-5.Keywordsarepracticedwithdecodablereadersalongwithotherpassages.StudentsunderstandandreadEnglishwithimaginablewords,animatedphonics,auditory,visualandkinestheticrepresentationsofwords.Studentsbuildbackgroundknowledgethroughtheuseofcommon/universalconcepts.Readinginstructionandlanguagedevelopmentareintegrated.AsthestudentdevelopsEnglishlanguageskills,visualscaffoldsdisappear.

TheacronymsLEP,ESL,ELandELLaresometimesusedinterchangeably.

ENGLISHLANGUAGELEARNERS(ELL)GRADINGGUIDELINESProceduresforgradingELLstudentsmustfacilitatestudents’successinschoolandtheschooldistrictmustensurethatELLstudentsarenotbeingdiscriminatedagainstintheassignmentofgradesduetoalanguagebarrier.ELLstudentsshouldbeexpectedtomeetthesameeducationalrequirementsasotherstudents;however,theymayneedmoretimetodoso.Federalrequirementsmandatethatschooldistrictstakeaffirmativestepstoopentheireducationalprogramstonationaloriginminoritygroupstudents.ThismeansthatwhileELLstudentsmustmeetthesameeducationalrequirementsasotherstudents,theserequirementsmustbepresentedinamannerappropriatetoELLstudents’culturalandlinguisticneedsandinatimeframethatfacilitatestheirlearning.

Teachersmustconsideralternativeassessmentmeasuressuchasportfolios,specialprojects,andjournals.MadisonCountySchoolswilladheretotheregular,District-widegradingguidelineswiththefollowingcautionswhengradingELLstudents:

• The focus for gradingnon-English and limitedEnglishproficient students in the content areasmustbeonimprovement.

• Fluent English proficient (FEP) ELL students must be graded on improvement as well asknowledgeofcontent.

• No failing grades may be given during the English Language Learners’ progression from Level 1-Beginning through Level 3- Intermediate (LAS Links English Language Proficiency Levels: 1-Beginning, 2-Early Intermediate, 3-Intermediate, 4-Proficient, 5-Above Proficient).

• Teachers must fully document regular contact with the EL teacher regarding specificmodifications for ELL students, the performance of ELL students and the progress of ELLstudents. Failures for ELL studentsmust not be due to English language deficiency. Englishlanguagedeficiencyincludesreading,writing,speaking,andcomprehension.

IfanELLstudentreceivesafailinggrade,completedocumentationofmodificationsandaccommodations,includingconferenceswiththeELLteacher,mustbeplacedinthestudent’scumulativefolderandacopysenttotheMadisonCountySchools,OfficeofFederalPrograms.

MCSPlan,Policies,ProceduresandAssessmentsforELL–http://www.madison-schools.com/cms/lib4/MS01001041/Centricity/Domain/23/esl_handbook_guide_for_mcsd_rev_09.20.12.pdfSTUDENTSWITHDISABILITIESGradingandReportofProgressThepolicyusedforreportinggradesorprogressforstudentswithdisabilitieswillbeasfollows:

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• The grading system used in the regular education program will be utilized for students who

receiveinstructionthroughtheregulareducationprogramandareexpectedtomasterthesameobjectivesasregulareducationstudents.

• Forstudentswhoreceiveinstructionthroughtheregulareducationprogrambutanalternateorparallelcurriculum(whichdiffersfromthatprovidedtogradelevelpeers)istaught,gradeswillbe assigned for each academic area addressed on the student’s Individualized EducationProgram(IEP).Gradesgivenwillbebasedonthemasteryofobjectives/benchmarksoutlinedontheIEPusingtheregulareducationgradingsystemwithinputfromboththeregularandspecialeducation teachers. The student’s report card will reflect that these grades are based onobjectives/benchmarks outlined in the student’s IEP. For those students in grades K-2, theregulareducationmathematics,readingand/or languageartsbenchmarksbeingtaughtwillbemarkedaccordingtothedistrict’sgradingsystem.AnybenchmarklistedontheK-2reportcardthatisnotbeingtaught,accordingtotheIEP,willbeindicatedasnotapplicable.Attheendofeach nine (9) weeks (ormore often as outlined on the IEP), the Report of Progress for eachobjective/benchmarkontheAnnualServiceGoalPage(s)oftheIEPwillalsobecompletedandforwardedtotheparent(s).ThestudentwillnotearnCarnegieunitcredittowardaregularhighschooldiplomaforthistypeofcurriculuminstruction.

• Forstudentswhoreceivedirectinstructioninacademicareasfromaspecialeducationteacher,grades will be assigned for each academic area based on mastery of objectives/benchmarksidentifiedonthestudent’sIEPusingtheregulareducationgradingsystem.Thestudent’sreportcard will reflect that these grades are based on objectives/benchmarks addressed in thestudent’s IEP. For those students in grades K-2, the regular educationmathematics, readingand/orlanguageartsbenchmarksbeingtaughtwillbemarkedaccordingtothedistrict’sgradingsystem.AnybenchmarklistedontheK-2reportcardthatisnotbeingtaught,accordingtotheIEP,willbeindicatedasnotapplicable.Attheendofeach9weeks(ormoreoftenasoutlinedon the IEP), theReportofProgress foreachobjective/benchmarkon theAnnual ServiceGoalPage(s)oftheIEPwillalsobecompletedandforwardedtotheparent(s). Thestudentwillnotearn Carnegie unit credit toward a regular high school diploma for this type of curriculuminstruction.

• For studentswho receivedirect instruction froma special education teacher in functional/lifeskillsareasorfromaspeechpathologist ina language/speecharea(s),gradeswillbegivenforeachareabasedonmasteryofobjectives/benchmarksaddressedonthestudent’sIEPusingthefollowinggradingsystem: N=NoProgressMade;P=ProgressMade; M=ObjectivesTaughtDuringThisGradingPeriodMasteredBasedonCriteriaOutlinedon IEP. The student’s reportcard will reflect that these grades are based on objectives/benchmarks addressed in thestudent’s IEP.For students ingradesK-2, the regulareducation report cardwillbecompletedwhenbenchmarkson the report cardare reflected in the student’s IEP.At theendof each9weeks (or more often as outlined on the IEP), the Report of Progress for eachobjective/benchmarkontheAnnualServiceGoalPage(s)oftheIEPwillalsobecompletedandforwardedtotheparent(s).ThestudentwillnotearnCarnegieunitcredittowardaregularhighschooldiplomaforthistypeofcurriculuminstruction.

Anystudentenrolledinregulareducationcourseswhodoesnotmeetcourserequirements,eventhoughaccommodationsandmodificationshavebeenimplementedinaccordancewiththestudent’sIEP,mayreceiveafailinggrade.Ifitisobvious,however,thatthestudentwithadisabilitycannotfunctionappropriatelyinaregulareducationclass,thestudent’sIEPshouldberevised.

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MULTI-TIERSYSTEMOFSUPPORTTheDistricthasimplementedaninstructionalmodeldesignedtomeettheneedsofeverystudent.Themodelconsistsofthreetiersofinstruction.Tier1: QualityclassroominstructionbasedonMississippiCollegeandCareerReadinessStandards.Tier2: FocusedsupplementalinstructionTier3: Intensiveinterventions(bothacademicand/orbehavioral)specificallydesignedtomeetthe

individualneedsofstudentsTheclassroomteachersuseprogressmonitoringinformationto(a)determineifstudentsaremakingadequateprogress,(b)identifystudentsassoonastheybegintofallbehind,and(c)modifyinstructionearlyenoughtoensureeachandeverystudentgainsessentialskills.Monitoringofstudentprogressisanongoingprocessthatmaybemeasuredthroughinformalclassroomassessment,benchmarkassessmentinstrumentsandlarge-scaleassessments.IfstrategiesatTiers1&2areunsuccessful,studentsmustbereferredtothetheirschool’sTeacherSupportTeam(TST).TheTSTisaproblem-solvingunitresponsibleforinterventionsdevelopedatTier3.Interventionswillbe:

• Designedtoaddressthedeficitareas• Research/Evidencebased• ImplementedasdesignedbytheTST• supportedbydataregardingtheeffectivenessofinterventions

Afterareferralismade,theTSTwilldevelopandbeginimplementationofanintervention(s)withintwoweeks.Nolaterthanfourweeksafterimplementationoftheintervention(s)theTSTwillconductadocumentedreviewoftheintervention(s)todeterminesuccessoftheintervention(s).Asecondreviewwillbeconductednolaterthan8weeksaftertheimplementationoftheintervention(s)todeterminewhethertheinterventionissuccessful.Nolaterthan12weeksaftertheimplementationoftheintervention(s)athirdreviewwillbeconducted.Iftheintervention(s)isdeterminedtobeunsuccessful,thenthestudentwillbereferredtotheschool’sLocalSurveyCommitteetodeterminetheneedforacomprehensiveassessmentforspecialeducationservices.InadditiontofailuretomakeadequateprogressfollowingTiers1&2,studentswillbereferredtotheTSTforinterventionsifanyofthefollowingeventsoccur:

A. Grades1-3:Astudenthasfailed1grade;B. Grades4-12:Astudenthasfailed2grades;C. Astudentsfailedeitheroftheprecedingtwogradesandhasbeensuspendedorexpelledfor

morethan20daysinthecurrentschoolyear:orD. AstudentscoresattheminimallevelonanypartoftheGrade3orGrade7MississippiState

Assessment.ReferralstotheTSTmustbemadewithinthefirst20schooldaysofaschoolyearifthestudentmeetsanyofthecriteriaA-Dabove.StudentswhoreceiveinterventionatTiers2and3,willhaveahearingandvisionscreenercompletedattheschoolbuilding.Ifaproblemisdetected,theparentwillbenotifiedbytheschool’sLiteracySpecialist.

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MIDDLEANDHIGHSCHOOLSEMESTEREXAMSCHEDULEFirstSemester

MondayDecember11

TuesdayDecember12

WednesdayDecember13

ThursdayDecember14

FridayDecember15

REVIEW5thand6th

TEST5thand6th

TEST1stand2nd

TEST3rdand7th

TEST4thand8th

REVIEW1stand2nd

REVIEW3rdand7th

REVIEW4thand8th

SecondSemester

MondayMay21

TuesdayMay22

WednesdayMay23

ThursdayMay24

FridayMay25

REVIEW5thand6th

TEST5thand6th

TEST1stand2nd

TEST3rdand7th

TEST4thand8th

REVIEW1stand2nd

REVIEW3rdand7th

REVIEW4thand8th

GRADINGExplanationofGradesA.................90-100D..................65-69B.................80-89F...................0-64C.................70-79I...............IncompleteNC................InadequateAttendance NG.............NoGrade

Inanefforttoproperlypreparemiddleandhighschoolstudentstotakestandardizedtestingmandatedbyboththestateandfederalgovernments,theDistrictrequireshighschoolstudentstotakeacomprehensiveexamattheendofeachsemester.Theseexamswillcountasamajorgradeandwillbeweightedaccordingly.

Firstandsecondtermgradeswillbeaveragedtocomputea1stsemestergrade.Thethirdandfourthtermgradeswillbeaveragedtocomputethe2ndsemestergrade.

• The1stsemestercumulativeexam=20%ofthesemestergrade• The2ndsemestercumulativeexam=20%ofthesemestergrade• Thefinalaverage=1stsemesteraverage+2ndsemesteraveragedividedbytwo

Ifthemethodofarrivingatgradesvaries,itwillbeclearlystatedatthebeginningofthetermtothestudentandparent.HONORROLLTheDistrictrecognizestwotypesofhonorrolls:• The“A,B”honorrollshallbecomposedofallstudentswithgradesnolowerthan80/B.• The“AllA”honorrollshallbecomposedofallstudentswithgradesnolowerthan90/A.Honorrollsshallbedeterminedattheendofeachnine-weekgradingperiod.

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TRANSFERGRADESStudentsfromotherschooldistrictswithdifferentgradingscalesenrollinginthisDistrictwillhavegradestransferredintotheDistrictaccordingtotheDistrict’sscale.Gradesatthetimeofenrollmentwillfirstbeidentifiedasthealphagradefromthesendingschool,basedonthesendingschool’sgradingscale.ThealphagradeatthetimeofenrollmentwillthenbeconvertedtotheMCSalphascale,andthenassignedtheMCSnumericcorrespondent.Thefollowingscalewillbeusedintransferringgrades:

A+ = 99 C+ = 79 A = 95 C = 75 A- = 90 C- = 70 B+ = 89 D+ = 69 B = 85 D = 67 B- = 80 D- = 65 F = 60Transferstudentsattendingsummerschoolataninstitutionotherthantheoneinwhichthestudentwasenrolledduringthepreviousschoolyear,musthavethecreditsacceptedandrecordedontheschoolrecordsoftheinstitutioninwhichthestudentwasenrolledduringthefullschoolyearbeforetherecordsareforwardedtoMadisonCountySchools.UNIVERSALSCREENERSAuniversalscreenersuchasMeasuresofAcademicProgress(MAP)orSTARforacademics,andtheMCSbehaviorscreener,willbeadministeredinthefall,winterandspringingradesK-8.Reportswillbesenthomefollowingeachscreening.Theintentoftheassessmentsistoidentifyat-riskstudents.FifthgradespringdatawillbeusedforsixthgradeplacementinEnglishandmath.

ATTENDANCETheDistrictbelievesthatthatregularschoolattendanceisparamounttostudentsuccess.Researchindicatesthatastudent’sattendanceisdirectlyproportionaltothestudent’sgraduationfromhighschool.TheDistrictiscommittedtoworkingwiththestudentaswellastheparentswhenthestudent’sattendanceisaffectedbyextenuatingcircumstances.Throughcollaboration,thestudent’slevelofsuccessisgreatlyenhanced.Mississippilawrequiresstudentstoattend63%oftheinstructionaldayinordertobeconsideredpresent.COMPULSORYATTENDANCEIfacompulsoryschoolagechildhasnotbeenenrolledinaschoolwithin15calendardaysafterthefirstdayoftheschoolyear,orsuchchildishabituallyabsentwithoutexcuse,theprincipalordesigneeshallreportthechildtotheschoolattendanceofficeroftheyouthcourtorfamilycourtforinvestigation.

Studentsinaregularhighschoolprogramorcareerandtechnicalprogram,maymissnomorethan11daysinafullyearcourseornomorethan6daysinaonesemestercourse.

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PERFECTATTENDANCEAperfectattendancecertificatewillbeawardedonlytothosestudentswhohavenotbeenabsent,tardyorwithdrawnfromanyclassforanyreasonduringtheentireschoolyear.Absencesduetoreligiousholidaysmaybeexcused.TARDINESSIfastudentistardy,thestudentmust:

A. Reportpromptlytotheschoolattendanceclerkforanadmittancesliptoclassor,ifnecessary,foralatebusslip.Latebuseswillbeexcused,butthestudentisrequiredtoreporttotheschoolattendanceofficeforanadmittanceslip.

B. Makesuretheattendanceclerkknowsthestudentispresent,otherwisethestudent’srecordswillreflectabsenceallday.

C. Besignedinbyaparentifthestudentisinelementaryormiddleschool.Formiddleandhighschoolstudentsonly,tardieswillbedealtwithinthefollowingmanner:

A. Theclassroomteacherwilladministerconsequencesforthefirst3tardiestothatclass.B. Onthefourthtardy,andeachonethereafter,thestudentwillbereferredtothe

administrationformoresevereconsequenceswhichmayincludecorporalpunishment,in-schooldetention(ISD),orout-of-schoolsuspensionandtheparent/guardianwillbenotifiedthatthereisaproblem.

C. Sixormoretardiesmayresultinastudentbeingsuspendedfromschool.

***Astudentwhomissesmorethan25%ofaclassperiodwillbecountedabsentforthatclassperiod.ADMITTANCEAFTERABSENCEWhenastudentreturnsfromanabsenceof1ormoredays,thestudentmustsubmitanexcusefromhis/herparentorguardiantotheattendanceclerkorcounselorstatingthereasonfortheabsenceinordertoreceiveanexcusedabsence.Thestudentwillthenbeissuedanadmittancesliptoclass.

Theexcuse,handwrittenoremailed,shallcontainthedatewritten,thedate/datesoftheabsence,thecauseofabsence,andtheparent/legalguardian’sname.Amedicalexcusemayberequiredatthediscretionofschoolpersonnel.

Ifacheck-inorcheck-outresultsinastudentbeingcountedasabsentfortheday,thecheck-in/outsheetwillbeusedasverificationinlieuofawrittenexcusefromtheparent/guardian.Excusessubmittedmorethan2daysaftertheabsencemaynotbeaccepted.

Bylaw,anystudentaccumulatingfiveunexcusedabsencesmustbereportedtotheMadisonCountyAttendanceOffice.

*Anychildwithatemperatureof100°,vomiting,orsufferingdiarrheamustbepickedupimmediately.Studentssenthomewithanyoftheseconditionsshouldnotreturntoschooluntilfreeofsymptomswithoutmedicationfor24hours.

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MAKE-UPWORKItisthestudent’sresponsibilitytomakeupworkthatismissed.Astudentwhoneedstomakeupworkafteranabsencemustcontacteachofhis/herteachersimmediatelyuponreturningtoschooltomakearrangementsformakingupthework.Forelementarystudents,allworkmissedduringanexcusedabsencemustbemadeupwithinthetimeallowedbythe“onedayplus”rule.Forexample,ifastudentmissedschoolonWednesday,thenallmakeupworkwillbedueFriday,(1day+1daymissed).IfastudentmissesWednesdayandThursday,thenallmakeupworkwillbeduethefollowingWednesday(1day+2daysmissed).

Forsecondarystudents,allworkmissedduringanabsencemustbemadeupbythesecondclassmeetingaftertheabsence.Onschoolsponsoredtripsassignmentsshouldbesecuredaheadoftimeandaredueonthedaythestudentreturnstoclass.

Astudentwhoreceivesanout-of-schoolsuspensionwillnotbeallowedtomakeupanydailyworkmissed.Agradeofzerowillberecordedforallassignedworkmissedduringthesuspension.However,astudentwillbeallowedtomakeupallmajorexams(nineweek,semester,final).

Requestsforassignmentsinadvancemaybehonoredtotheextentthattheyaredeemedappropriatebytheteacherandtheprincipal.Advancedassignmentswillnotbeprovidedonmaterialthathasnotbeentaughtinclass.

DISCIPLINEDISCIPLINARYMANAGEMENTPOLICYTheSuperintendent,principal,assistantprincipal,oranydistrictadministratormaydisciplineastudentformisconduct.Eachadministratorhastheauthoritytodeterminetheappropriatedisciplinaryaction,includingin-schooldetention,out-of-schooldetention,conferencingwithstudent,corporalpunishment,suspension,placementintheAcademicOptionsCenter,orexpulsion.StudentsaresubjecttodisciplineduringanytimethattheyareeitherunderorsubjecttothejurisdictionoftheDistrict,whileparticipatinginorgoingtoorfromanyschool-relatedactivity,atanyplacewhereanathleticcontestoreventistakingplace,duringthecourseofanyfieldtrip,duringthecourseofanytriporactivitysponsoredorsupervisedbytheDistrict,whileunderthesupervisionordirectionofanyteacher,principal,orotherauthorityoftheDistrict,orwhensuchconductdoesormaythreatentointerferewithordisrupttheeducationalprocessorposesathreattothesafetyofthestudentorothers.Schooladministratorsmayremovestudentsfromparticipationinschool-relatedactivitiesfordisciplinaryreasons.Parentswillbenotifiedofdisciplinaryactionsregardingtheirstudent.Afterthreemajorreferralsofastudentfordisciplinaryaction,astudentwillautomaticallybeplacedonprobationandabehaviorplanwillbeformulated.Probationarystatusmayresultinrecommendationforsuspension,placementintheAcademicOptionsCenter,orexpulsion.Thebuildingprincipalhasthediscretiontoimplementabehaviorplanpriortothreemajorreferrals.BusTransportationItisthebusdriver’sresponsibilitytodrivesafely.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytobehaveappropriately.Thepurposeofanyruleorregulationrelatedtobustransportationistoinsurethesafety

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ofstudentsandtoprovidefororderlyoperationofthebus.Parents,studentsandschoolpersonnelcanbemosteffectiveinpromotingsafetyandorderlyconductwhentheyworktogether.Ifabusdriverhasminordisciplinaryproblemswithastudent,thedriverwilltakethestudenthomeandsubmitadisciplinaryreporttotheprincipalforactionthefollowingschoolday.Disciplinaryproblemsonabusmayresultinlossofridingprivilegesaswellasadditionaldisciplinaryaction.CorporalPunishmentTheMadisonCountyBoardofEducationhasadoptedapolicyallowingreasonablecorporalpunishmentofastudentasadisciplinarymeasureinordertopreserveaneffectiveeducationalenvironmentwhichisfreefromdisruptionandisconducivetofurtheringtheeducationalmissionoftheschoolboard.

1. Corporalpunishmentwillbeadministeredonlyafterlessstringentmeasuressuchascounseling,parentalconferences,and/orotherformsofdisciplinehavefailedtoproducethedesiredresults.Corporalpunishmentisadministerediftheconductofastudentisofsuchanextremenaturethatthismethodistheonlyreasonableformofdiscipline.

2. Corporalpunishmentmaybeadministeredbyeithertheprincipalorhis/herdesignee,butinallcases,anothercertifiedstaffmembermustbeawitness.

3. Corporalpunishmentshallnotbeadministeredinthepresenceofotherstudents.4. Awrittenreportofcorporalpunishmentandthenameofthesecondschoolofficialpresentasa

witnessshallbeonfileintheprincipal’sofficeanddocumentationenteredinthestudentdatamanagementprogram.

5. Whennot inuse,allpaddlesshallbestored intheadministrativeofficesofeachschool inthepossessionandunderthecontroloftheprincipalorhis/herdesignee.

6. At thebeginningofeachschoolyear,aparentor legalguardianmayrequestexemption fromcorporalpunishmentforhis/herchild.Sucharequestmustbemadeinwritingtotheprincipal’soffice,andwillbeplacedinthechild’scumulativefolder.

SuspensionTheMadisonCountyBoardofEducationdelegatestotheprincipal,orhis/herdesignee,subjecttotheprocedurallimitationslistedherein,theauthoritytosuspendstudentsforviolationofanyschoolruleoranyactofmisconduct,speech,orinsubordination.Suspensionfromschoolconstitutesanunexcusedabsencefromschool.Unexcusedabsencesareconsideredunlawfulabsencesforcompulsoryattendancepurposes.Studentswillonlybeallowedtomakeupworkinaccordancewiththeschoolmake-upworkprocedures.

SummarySuspensionTheprincipalorhisdesigneemaysummarilysuspendastudentfornomorethan4daysforseriousstudentmisconductundercircumstanceswhereimmediateremovalofthestudentisnecessarytorestoreorderortoprotectotherpersons.Insuchcases,theprincipalmustconducttheinvestigationatleastbytheendoftheschooldayfollowingthesummarysuspension.Ifadditionalsuspensionisnecessary,theprincipalmayextendthesuspensionforaperiodnottoexceedamaximumof10days.

Short-TermSuspensionAshort-termsuspensiondeniesthestudenttherighttoattendschoolandtotakepartinschoolfunctionsforanyperiodoftimenottoexceed10schooldays.Anysuspensiondenyingastudenttherighttoattendschoolduringthelast15daysofthesemesteroftheschoolyearmustbereviewedbytheSuperintendent.

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Thereisnoappealofsuspensionsof4daysorless.AssignmenttoAcademicOptionsCenterPleaserefertotheAcademicOptionsCentersectionofthishandbookfordetailedinformation.ExpulsionExpulsionisremovalfromschoolforaperiodofmorethan10consecutiveschooldays,anduptoonecalendaryear.Inthecaseofexpulsion,thestudent’sparentorlegalguardianshallbenotifiedofthetimeandplaceofahearingbeforeaDisciplinaryHearingCommitteecomprisedofDistrictleveladministrators.Thehearingshalltakeplacewithin10daysorlessofthenotificationatatimeandplacedesignatedbytheHearingFacilitator,andadecisionshallberenderedfollowingthehearing.Atthehearing,thestudentandhis/herparent/guardianmaybepresentandrepresentedbylegalcounsel.

Principal’sInvestigationIndealingwithallegedmisconduct,theprincipalshallinvestigatetheincidentandhearreasonablyavailableaccounts.Thestudentwillbeallowedtoraiseanydefensehe/shethinksrelevant.Ifthestudentrequeststhatotherwitnessesbequestioned,theprincipalshouldtalktothemifreasonablypossible.Ifthestudentmakesareasonableclaimofotherdefensivematerialthat,iftrue,wouldfreehimfromblame,reasonablestepsshouldbetakentoobtaintheinformation.However,ifotherdefensivematerialisnotimmediatelyavailable,theprincipalshouldconsiderpostponingdisciplinaryactionforareasonabletimeuntilsuchevidencemaybepresented.HearingforExpulsionWhenevertheprincipalseeksanexpulsion,writtennoticemustbegiventothestudentandtheparentassoonaspossible.Thenoticeshallinclude:

A. theruleallegedlyviolatedandtheactsofthestudentwhowasthoughttohaveviolatedthe

rule,includingasummaryoftheevidenceagainsthim;B. thepenaltythattheprincipalplanstorecommendtotheDisciplinaryCommittee,orplans

toapplyifthehearingiswaived;C. atentativetimeandplaceforthehearing;D. adescriptionofthehearingprocedures;E. anotificationthatanywrittenstatementsregardingthemisconductareavailableatthe

schoolforexaminationbythestudentandhis/herrepresentatives;F. anotificationthatthestudent’sschoolrecordsareavailableattheschoolforexamination

bythestudentandhis/herrepresentatives;and,G. astatementthatbeforeexpulsioncanbeinvoked,thestudenthasarighttoahearingwhich

maybewaivedifthestudentandhisparentsagreebyfurnishingtheprincipalasignedstatementtothateffect.Thestudentandhis/herparentsshallnotifytheschoolwithin24hoursafterreceiptofthenoticeastowhethertheywillwaivethehearing.Ifnonotificationisreceived,thehearingschedulewillbeobserved.

AppealofExpulsionAstudentaggrievedbytheDisciplinaryCommittee’sdecisionmayappealtotheBoardofEducationbyfilingawrittenrequestwiththeSuperintendent’sofficewithintendaysfromthedateoftheDisciplinaryCommittee’sdecision.Thewrittenrequestforahearingmustcontainanitemizedlistofthereasonswhytheparent/student/guardianfeelsthattheDisciplinaryCommittee’sdecisionshouldbeoverturnedormodifiedandasummaryofthefactsthat

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supportthisposition.Arequestforappealwhichdoesnotcontaintherequiredinformationshallnotbevalid.

Re-admissionafterExpulsionofonecalendaryearAn expulsion is generally for one school calendar year. At the end of a calendar year, theexpelled student may apply for re-admission. If granted re-admission, the student mustcompleteuptooneyearofre-admissionattheAcademicOptionsCenter.Ifre-admissionisineitherDecemberorMay,thestudentmustcompletetheremainderofthatmonthandallofthenextregularsemesterattheAcademicOptionsCenter.

ProhibitedActivitiesduringaSuspension/ExpulsionPeriod,orwhileassignedtoAcademicOptionsCenterWhenastudenthasreceivedout-of-schoolsuspensionorhasbeenexpelled,he/sheisprohibitedfromenteringanyoftheDistrict’sschoolsorschoolgrounds,attendinganydayornightschoolfunctionsorridingaschoolbusexceptforapre-arrangedconferencewithanadministratorduringtheperiodofthesuspension/expulsion.

APPEARANCEandDRESSTheMadisonCountyBoardofEducation,theadministration,andfacultyexpectallstudentstodressinamannerwhichreflectsfavorablyupontheeffortsofthetotaleducationalcommunitytoprovidethebestlearningexperiencepossibleforeachstudent.StudentsenrolledintheDistrictareexpectedtoadheretothedresscodelistedbelow.1. Hairshallbegroomedsoasnottoextendbelowtheeyebrowsorcovertheeyes.2. Hairandnailsshallnotbegroomedinclass.3. Hairandbodyshallbefreefromobnoxiousodors,clean,andneatinappearance.4. Shoes,sandals,orbootsshallbewornatalltimeswithshoesbeinglacedandtied.Nocleatsor

tennisshoeswithwheels.5. Notanktops,halters,topswithspaghettistrapsortopsthatexposethemidriff,withhandsraised

abovethehead,shallbeworn.Appropriateunderclothingshallbeworn.Noclothingconsideredanddesignedasunderclothingshallbewornasanoutsidegarment.Underclothingshallnotbeexposedwhilewornunderneathanoutsidegarment.

6. Anystyleofclothingtendingtowardimmodestyisprohibited.7. Picks,combs,rollers,andotherstylingdevicesshallnotbeworninthehair.8. Unlessprescribedformedicalreasons,sunglassesarenotallowedinthebuilding.9. Nohats,caps,toboggans,headscarves,bandanas,wristbands,sweatbands,hairnets,orshower

caps,stockingcaps,ordoragsareallowedoncampusorinthebuilding.Thisruleappliestobothboysandgirls.

10. Nosee-throughclothingshallbeworn.11. Studentsmaywearshorts,providedthelengthmeetsthefingertiprule(thelengthmustextendto

theendofthemiddlefingerwhenstandingandarmsarehungstraightattheside).12. Girls’skirtanddresslengthmustmeetthefingertipruleasstatedabove.13. YoungmenshallnotbepermittedtowearearringsorconcealtheearringswithaBand-Aidorany

othermaterial.Neitherfemalenormalestudentsshallbepermittedtowearringsorstudsintheirnoses,tonguesorotherbodyparts.Dogtagsmustbeworninsideofclothing.

14.Nopantswithholesabovethekneesarepermitted.Nopajamapantsarepermitted.15.Overallstrapsandsuspendersshallbefastenedandwornovertheshoulders.16.Leggings,skin-tightpants,jeansorbikingshortsmustbewornwiththeappropriateskirtorothercoveringwhichmustmeetthefingertipruleforlength.17.Pantsshouldbewornappropriatelyatthewaist.Saggingpantswillnotbetolerated.18.Studentswithtattoosmayberequestedtokeepthemcovered.19.Clothingwithsuggestive,vulgar,indecent,ordisruptiveslogans/picturesisnotpermitted.

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20.Clothingadvertisingalcoholicproductsordrugsisnotpermitted.21.Astudentshallnotwearanyclothingorpresenthimselfinamanner(suchascutsintheeyebrows,onepantslegorsleeverolledup)thatwouldidentifyhim/herwithgangoranyotherillegalactivity.Further,astudentshallnotwearanyclothingadvertisinggang-relatedsigns,colors,orwrittengestures.22.Malesarenotpermittedtowearskirtsand/orothergarmentstraditionallydesignedtobewornbyfemales.23.Walletchainsarenotallowed.24.Trenchcoatsordusterstylecoatsarenotallowed.25.Forschoolswearinguniforms,seeindividualschooldresscodesforguidelines26.StudentsenrolledinCareerandTechnicalcoursesmayhaveotherdresscoderequirementsrelatedtohealthandsafetyissues.27.Modificationstothedresscodemaybeallowedbyschooladministratorsforspecialoccasions.28.Anydressorpersonalappearancethattheadministrationfeelsisdisruptiveorpresentsasafetyhazardtotheinstructionalprocesswillbedealtwithonanindividualcasebasis.BULLYING/ANTI-HARASSMENTMadisonCountySchoolsiscommittedtoprovidingasafe,orderly,andwell-mannerededucationalsettingforstudents,employees,volunteers,andpatronsthatisfreefromharassment,intimidationorbullying.

TheMississippiCodeof1972,Section37-11-67defines“BullyingorHarassingBehavior”asanypatternofgesturesorwritten,electronicorverbalcommunications,oranyphysicalactoranythreateningcommunication,oranyactreasonablyperceivedasbeingmotivatedbyanyactualorperceiveddifferentiatingcharacteristic,thattakesplaceonschoolproperty,atanyschool-sponsoredfunction,oronaschoolbus,andthat:

a. Placesastudentorschoolemployeeinactualandreasonablefearofharmtohisorherpersonordamagetohisorherproperty;or

b. Createsoriscertaintocreateahostileenvironmentbysubstantiallyinterferingwithorimpairingastudent’seducationalperformance,opportunities,orbenefitsand/orsubstantiallydisruptstheoperationsofaschool.Forpurposesofthissection,“hostileenvironment”meansthatthevictimsubjectivelyviewstheconductasbullyingorharassingbehaviorandtheconductisobjectivelysevereorpervasiveenoughthatareasonablepersonwouldagreethatitisbullyingorharassingbehavior.

MadisonCountySchoolsprohibitthebullyingofastudentorschoolemployee,retaliationagainstanyperson,includingavictim,awitnessoranotherpersonwhoingoodfaithprovidesinformationconcerningabullyingincident.TheDistricthasestablishedproceduresforprovidingnoticeofanincidentofbullyingtoparents/guardiansofthevictimandparents/guardiansofthebullywithinareasonableamountoftimeaftertheincident.

TheDistrict’sproceduresforreportingbullyingoutlinesthestepsastudentshouldtaketoobtainassistanceandinterventioninresponsetobullying.

• Anystudentorschoolemployeewhofeelsheorshehasbeenavictimofbullyingorharassingbehavior,orhaswitnessedsuchorhasreliableinformationthatanotherstudentoremployeehasbeensubjecttobullyingorharassingbehaviorshallreportsuchconducttoateacher,counselor,schooladministrator,orotherappropriateschoolofficialwithin5calendardaysoftheallegedact(s).

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• Theparentorlegalguardianofanystudentwhofeelsheorshehasbeenavictimofbullyingorharassingbehaviorshallcompleteacomplaintformandsubmitthecompletedformtotheprincipal.Thereportwillincludethenameofthepersonreporting,thespecificnatureanddateofthemisconduct,thenameofthevictimorvictims,thenamesofanywitnessesandanyotherinformationthatwouldsupportaninvestigationofthecomplaint.

• Familiesofallegedvictim(s)sandperpetrator(s)mustbenotified.• Theschooladministrationwillconductaninvestigationintoallegedacts.• Disciplinaryactionsandprocedurestakenbytheschoolmustadheretothefundamentalrightof

everystudenttotake“reasonableactions”asmaybenecessarytodefendhimselforherselffromanattackbyanotherstudentwhohasshownevidenceofintimidatingorthreateningbehaviorthroughbullyingorharassing.Disciplinarymeasuresshouldnotbeimposedonastudentwho,afteraninvestigation,isfoundtobeavictimofbullying.

• Disciplinaryactionsforbullyingofastudentwithdisabilitiesmustcomplywithapplicablerequirementsunderfederallaw.

• Counseling,correctivediscipline,and/orreferraltolawenforcementwillbeusedtochangethebehavioroftheperpetratorandremediatetheimpactonthevictim.

• Theschoolwillprovidethevictimofbullyingwithaplanofactionthatincludesappropriateinterventionsandsupporttohelprestoreapositiveschoolenvironmentforthevictimandtheschoolwillalsoprovidethevictimorwitnesstothebullyingwithregularcounselingsessions.

• Theparentsofallstudentsinvolvedwillbenotifiedinwritingoftheresult/outcomeoftheinvestigation.

• Iftheparentsofthevictim(s)arenotsatisfiedwiththeprincipal’sdecision,theyhave10workingdaysfromthedateofnotificationtoappealtotheSuperintendent.

• TheSuperintendentwillnotifytheparentsofhis/herdecisioninwritingwithin10workingdaysofreceiptoftheappeal.

• Ifthevictim’sparentsarenotsatisfiedwiththeSuperintendent’sdecision,theyhave10daysfromreceiptoftheSuperintendent’sdecisiontoappealtotheBoardofEducation.

• TheBoardshallofferthevictim’sparentsanaudiencebeforetheBoardwithin20workingdaysofthewrittenappealrequest.

• TheBoardshallnotifythevictim’sparentswithin10workingdaysofitsdecision.• TheBoard’sdecisionwillbefinalandallappealswillbeexhausted.

DRUGPOLICY:RANDOM-BASED(Adopted4/7/03,amended5/17/04,6/17/13)Inanefforttoprotectthehealthandsafetyofstudentsfromillegaland/orperformance-enhancingdruguseandabuseandtocurtailtheuseofsuchdrugs,theBoardofEducation(the“Board”)oftheMadisonCountySchoolDistrict(the“District”)adoptsthefollowingpolicyforrandomdrugtestingofallstudentswhoparticipateinextracurricularactivitiesandforallstudentswhopurchaseaparkingdecal/permittodriveoncampus.

STATEMENTOFPURPOSEANDINTENT

TheBoardofEducation,administration,faculty,andstaffdesirethatnostudentuseorpossessillegalorperformanceenhancingdrugs.Thispolicygovernstheuseandpossessionofperformance-enhancingandillegaldrugsbystudentsparticipatingincertainextracurricularactivities,andforstudentswhopurchaseaparkingdecal/permittodriveoncampus.Thispolicysupplementsandcomplementsallotherpolicies,rules,andregulationsoftheDistrictregardingpossessionoruseofillegaldrugs,including,butnotlimitedto,allpoliciesandrulesconcerningreasonablesuspicionoftheuseorpossessionofsuch

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illegaldrugs.Thepolicyalsosupplementsandcomplementsalllawsandpolicieswithrespecttospecialeducationstudents.

Participationinschool-sponsoredextracurricularactivitiesanddrivingoncampusintheDistrictareprivileges.Studentsrespectthosestudentswhoparticipateintheseactivitiesandseethemasexamples.ParticipatingstudentsrepresenttheDistrictandtheircommunity.Accordingly,studentsintheseactivitiescarryaresponsibilitytothemselves,theirfellowstudents,theirschool,theirfamilies,andtheircommunitytosetthehighestpossibleexamplesofconduct,sportsmanship,andtraining,whichincludesavoidingtheuseorpossessionofillegalandperformance-enhancingdrugs.

Thepurposesofthispolicyaresix-fold:1. Toeducatestudentsabouttheseriousphysical,mental,andemotionalharmcausedbyillegal

druguse.2. Toalertstudentswithpossiblesubstanceabuseproblemstothepotentialharmsthatdruguse

posesfortheirphysical,mental,andemotionalwell-being.3. Toofferstudentstheprivilegeofcompetitionandparticipationinextracurricularactivitiesasan

incentivetostopusingsuchsubstances.4. Toensurethatstudentsadheretoatrainingprogramorhealthregimenthatprohibitsillegal

andperformance-enhancingdrugs.5. Topreventinjury,illness,andharmtostudentsthatmayariseasaresultofillegaland

performanceenhancingdruguse.6. Toofferstudentsschoolactivitiesfreeoftheeffectsofillegalandperformance-enhancingdrug

use.

Illegalandperformance-enhancingdruguseofanykindisincompatiblewiththephysical,mental,andemotionaldemandsplaceduponparticipantsinextracurricularactivitiesandwiththepositiveimagethesestudentsprojecttootherstudentsandtothecommunityonbehalfoftheDistrict.Toprotectthesafety,healthandwell-beingofallstudentsinvolvedinextra-curricularactivities,theDistrictadoptsthispolicyforallparticipantsinspecifiedextracurricularactivitiesingrades7through12;andforallstudentswithaparkingdecal/permittodriveoncampusingrades10through12.

Theadministrationshalladoptregulationstoimplementthispolicy.I.Definitions“ActivityStudent”meansamemberofanymiddleschoolorhighschoolsponsoredextracurricularorganization.ThisdefinitionincludesanystudentwhorepresentsDistrictschoolsinanyextra-curricularactivityinvolvingcompetitionofanykind,suchasacademicteam,band,vocal,choral,cheerleader,andathletics.

“StudentDriver”meansanystudentwhopurchasesaparkingdecal/permittodriveoncampus.

“Drugtest”meansascientificallysubstantiatedmethodtotestforthepresenceofillegalorperformance-enhancingdrugs,orthemetabolitesthereof,performedbyanindependenttestinglaboratory.

“Randomselectionbasis”meansamechanismforselectingActivityStudentsfordrugtestingthat:

A. Results in an equal probability that any Activity Student from a group of Activity Students

subjecttotheselectionmechanismwillbeselected.

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B. Does not give the District discretion to waive the selection of any Activity Student selectedunderthemechanism.

C. IsadministeredbyaprofessionaltestinglaboratoryemployedbytheDistrict.

“Illegaldrugs”meansanysubstancethatanindividualmaynotsell,possess,use,distribute,orpurchaseundereitherfederalorMississippilaw.“Illegaldrugs”includes,butisnotlimitedto,allscheduleddrugsasdefinedbyMiss.CodeAnn.Sections41-29-113,41-29-113,41-29-115,41-29-117,41-29-119,and41-29-121,allprescriptiondrugsobtainedwithoutauthorization,andallprescribedandover-the-counterdrugsbeingusedforanabusivepurpose.

“Performance-enhancingdrugs”includeanabolicsteroidsandanyothernaturalorsyntheticsubstanceusedtoincreasemusclemass,strength,endurance,speed,orotherathleticability.Thetermdoesnotincludedietaryornutritionalsupplementssuchasvitamins,minerals,andproteinsthatcanbelawfullypurchasedover-the-counter.

“Positive”whenreferringtoadrugtestadministeredunderthispolicymeansatoxicologicaltestresultthatisconsideredtodemonstratethepresenceofanillegaloraperformance-enhancingdrug,orthemetabolitesthereof,usingthestandardscustomarilyestablishedbythetestinglaboratoryadministeringthedrugtest.II.ProceduresEachActivityStudentandStudentDrivershallbegivenacopyofthispolicyandoftheStudentDrugTestingConsent.Boththestudentandthestudent’sparentorcustodialguardianmustread,sign,anddatetheStudentDrugTestingConsent.Nostudentshallbeallowedtopracticeorparticipateinanyextra-curricularactivitytowhichthepolicyapplies,ortodriveavehicleoncampus,unlessthestudenthasreturnedthefullyexecutedStudentDrugTestingConsent.TheDistrictreservestherighttosupplementandmodifytheextra-curricularactivitiestowhichthepolicyapplies.

Eachsemester,principalsandarepresentativeoftheindependenttestinglaboratorywillpresentaninformationalsessiontostudentstoeducatethemaboutthesamplecollectionprocess,privacyarrangements,drugtestingprocedures,theconsequencesofpositivedrugtests,andrelatedproceduresandpractices.Thepurposeofthesessionistoreassurethestudent,toavoidembarrassmentoruncomfortablefeelingsaboutthedrugtestingprocess,andtogivenoticeoftheconsequencesofdruguse.

StudentswillbechosenonarandomselectionbasisfromalistofallActivityStudentsandStudentDrivers,nomatteriftheactivitiesareoff-seasonorin-season.TheDistrictwilldeterminethenumberofnamestobedrawnatrandomfordrugtesting.Anindependenttestinglaboratorywillselectthenamesofthestudentsatrandomandwillperformthedrugtesting.Anystudentselectedatrandommustgiveaurinespecimenfortesting.

AprofessionaltestinglaboratorychosenbytheDistrictwilladministerthedrugtesting.Thetestinglaboratorymustusescientificallyvalidatedtoxicologicaltestingmethods,havedetailed,writtenspecificationstoassurechainofcustodyofthespecimens,anduseproperlaboratorycontrolandscientifictesting.Amedicalreviewofficerofthetestinglaboratoryshallreviewallpositivetestresults.

Thetestinglaboratoryshallconductallaspectsofthedrug-testingprogram,includingthetakingofurinespecimens,soastosafeguardthestudent’spersonalandprivacyrightstothemaximumdegreepracticable.Thetestspecimenshallbeobtainedinamannerdesignedtominimizeintrusivenesstothestudent.Ifatanytimeduringthesamplingprocedurethetestinglaboratoryemployeehasreasontobelieveorsuspectthatastudentistamperingwiththespecimen,thetestinglaboratoryemployeemay

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stoptheproceduretodetermineifanewsampleshouldbeobtained.Oncethesamplehasbeenobtained,thelabwillreviewthedateofbirthforeachdonor.Ifadonoris14yearsofageoryounger,thelabwillnotifythatstudent’sparent/guardiantoobtainanupdatedreleaseofinformation.Assoonasthereleaseisreceived,thedrugtestresultswillbereleasedtotheDistrict.

Thetestinglaboratoryemployeemustgiveeachstudentaformonwhichthestudentmaylistanylegallyprescribedmedicationsthatthestudenthastakenintheprecedingthirtydays.Thestudent’sparentorlegalguardianshallbeabletoconfirmthemedicationlistsubmittedbythestudentduringthetwenty-fourhourperiodfollowinganydrugtest.ThemedicationlistshallbesubmittedtothelaboratoryinasealedandconfidentialenvelopesothatDistrictemployeesshallnotseetheconfidentialmedicationlist.Iftestresultsarepositiveforuseofprescriptiondrugsthatthestudentdidnotlist,thetestinglaboratorywillcontactdirectlythestudent’sparentsorguardiantoobtainalistofallprescriptionmedicationsthatthestudentistakingorhastakenfortheprecedingthirtydaysandtorequiretheparentorguardiantoproduceverificationofprescriptionsforthestudent’sprescriptionmedicationswithin24hours.Iftheparentsorguardiandonotrespondtothetestinglaboratory’scallswithin48hoursofitsfirstattempttocontact,thetestinglaboratoryshallhavenofurtherdutytoattempttocontacttheparentsorguardian.

Ifthetestinglaboratoryreportsapositivetestresultsforprescriptionmedicationstoastudent’sparentorguardian,astudentorhis/herparentorguardianmaysubmitadditionalinformationtothetestinglaboratorywithin24hoursofnotificationofthestudentofthepositivetestresults.Thestudentwillremaineligibleforparticipationinextracurricularactivities,andtodriveoncampus,untilthetestinglaboratoryhascompleteditsreviewoftheadditionalinformationandmadeareportofpositivetestresultstotheprincipalandSuperintendent.

TheprofessionaltestinglaboratoryshallconfirmaninitialpositivetestresultbyasecondtestofthesamespecimenbyanotherindependentlaboratorybeforeareportismadetotheDistrict.ThelaboratorywillinformtheprincipaloftheschoolandtheSuperintendentorhisdesigneeofthepositivetestresults.AfterareportofpositivetestresultsismadetotheDistrict,theprincipalwillscheduleaconferencewiththestudentandparentorguardianaboutthepositivedrugtestresults.Theprincipalshallencourage,butnotrequire,thestudentandhis/herparentorguardiantoseekdrugcounselingforthestudentattheexpenseoftheparentorguardian.

AnystudentwhoreceivesapositivetestthatisreportedtotheDistrictmustbere-testedwithintwenty-28days.

III.ConfidentialityThetestinglaboratorywillnotifytheprincipaloftheschoolthatthestudentattendsandwillalsonotifytheSuperintendentorhisdesigneeofanypositivetestresults.Tokeeppositivetestresultsconfidential,theprincipalwillnotifyonlythestudent,thestudent’sparentorguardian,andthecoach/sponsoroftheactivityoractivitiesinwhichthestudentparticipatesofthetestresults.Testresultswillbekeptinfilesseparatefromthestudent’sothereducationalrecords,shallbedisclosedonlytothoseschoolpersonnelwhohaveaneedtoknow,andwillnotbeturnedovertoanylawenforcementauthorities.IV.ConsequencesAnyActivityStudentorStudentDriverwhotestspositiveinadrugtestunderthispolicyshallbesubjecttothefollowingconsequences:

• Immediate removal from activities and driving privileges on campus for 28 calendar days.Duringthis28dayperiod,thestudentmustsubmitatleastonce,ormoreoftenasrequired,tomandatorydrugtestingattimesdeterminedbythetestinglaboratory.

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• Ifattheendofthe28calendardayremovalperiodthetestinglaboratorydeterminesthatthestudentdoesnot testpositive fordrugs, the student shall be reinstated in theextracurricularactivitiesanddrivingoncampusprivilegeswillbereinstated.

• Ifthestudenttestspositiveatanytimeduringthe28-dayremovalperiod,thestudentshallberecommended for immediate placement in the Academic Options Center for 180 qualifyingdays.

• If the student does not test positive at any timeduring the 28-day removal period and is re-instated,thestudentwillautomaticallybeselectedtosubmittoadrugtestateachsubsequenttestingperiodduringtheschoolyear.

• Ifthestudentisre-instated,andtestspositiveatalaterdateduringthesameschoolyear,thestudent shall be recommended for immediate placement in theAcademicOptions Center for180qualifyingdays.

• If the student is re-instated, but at a later date in another school year in another randomselectiontestspositive,thestudentwillberemovedfromextracurricularactivitiesandwilllosedrivingprivilegesoncampusforacalendaryear.

V.RefusaltoSubmittoDrugUseTestIfanActivityStudentorStudentDriverrefusestosubmittoadrugtest,thestudentshallbeconsideredinviolationofhis/herconsentagreementandshallbebarredfromthespecifiedextracurricularactivitiesandfromdrivingoncampusforonecalendaryear.If,however,thestudentreconsidershis/herrefusalandsubmitstoadrugtest,consistingofasampleofhis/herhair,within24hoursoftheinitialrefusal,thestudentmayremaineligibleforparticipationinextracurricularactivitiesandmaydriveoncampus.Inthisevent,thestudentandhis/herparentsorguardianwillbearresponsibilityforcontactingthetestinglaboratoryusedbytheDistrictandarrangingforthelaboratorytotestthestudent’shairsamplewithinthe24-hourperiodfromthetimethestudentinitiallyrefusedtosubmittotheinitialtest.Ifthetestinglaboratoryhasreasonorsuspiciontobelievethatthesampletakenfromsuchstudenthasbeenadulteratedorhasbeentamperedwithsoastoaffecttestresults,thetestinglaboratoryshalldeemitarefusaltosubmittoadrugtest.VI.AppealTheDistrictwillrelysolelyontheopinionoftheindependenttestinglaboratorytodeterminewhetherthepositivetestresultwasproducedbysomethingotherthanconsumptionofanillegalorperformance-enhancingdrug.Thereshallbenoappealofthetestresultsoftheprofessionaltestinglaboratorytoaprincipal,theSuperintendent,ortheBoardofEducation.

If,however,thestudenthastestedpositiveforasecondtimesothatthestudentwillbetransferredtotheAcademicOptionsCenter,thestudentmayappealhis/hertransfertotheAcademicOptionsCentertotheSuperintendent.TheSuperintendentshallmakeadetermination,whichthestudentmayappealtotheBoardofEducationoftheDistrict.ThedecisionoftheBoardofEducationshallbefinal.MadisonCountySchoolsiscommittedtocooperatingwithparents/guardiansinanefforttohelpstudentsavoidillegaldruguse.MadisonCountySchoolsbelievesaccountabilityisapowerfultooltohelpstudentsavoidusingdrugsandthatearlydetectionandinterventioncansavelives.DRUGPOLICY:SUSPICION-BASED(Adopted4/7/03)Allstudentsareprohibitedfromcarrying,possessinginanymanner,orattemptingtopossess,using,orselling alcoholic beverages, morphine, marijuana, cocaine, opium, heroin, their derivatives orcompounds, drugs commonly called LSD, “pep” pills, tranquilizers, or any other narcotic drugs,barbiturate, substance, ingredient, or compound that, when taken orally, intravenously, inhaled, or

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consumedinanyothermanner,maycausethepersontobeundertheinfluencethereof,oranyothercontrolled substance regulated by law, including any substance that is falsely represented to be acontrolledorcounterfeitsubstance.Nostudentshallactin,aid,abet,assist,distribute,orconcealthepossessionand/ortheconsumption,purchase,orthedistributionofanyillegaldrugsoralcoholicbeveragesbyanotherstudentorstudents.Anystudentwhoviolatestheprovisionsofthispolicywillbe immediatelysuspendedfortendaysandrecommendedforplacementintheAcademicOptionsCenterand/orexpulsionfor180qualifyingdays.

PROVISIONSTheprovisionsofthispolicyshallnotapplytoanystudentwhoisunderthecareofalicensedphysicianandwhoistakingmedicationunderthesupervisionanddirectionofsuchphysicianunlessthestudentisillegally selling or distributing medications. With regard to prescription medications, refer to theMadisonCountySchool’smedicationpolicy.Theprovisionsof this policy shall apply to all students during theperiodof time that they areunderand/or subject to the jurisdictionof theMadisonCounty Schoolswhileparticipating inor going toorfromanyschool-relatedactivity,atanyplacewhereanathleticcontestoreventistakingplace,duringthe course of any field trip, during the course of any trip or activity sponsored by theDistrict,whileunderthesupervisionanddirectionofanyteacher,principalorotherauthorityoftheDistrict,orwhensuchconductdoesormaythreatentointerferewithordisrupttheeducationalprocessorposeathreattothesafetyofthestudentorothers.

REASONABLESUSPICIONTESTINGSubject to the limitationscontained in thispolicy, theDistrictmayrequireanystudent tosubmit toadrugand/oralcoholtestifthereisreasonablesuspicionthatthestudenthasorisusingprohibiteddrugsand/oralcohol.Reasonablesuspicionmustbebasedonspecificcontemporaneousphysical,behavioral,or performance indicators of probable drug and/or alcohol use. The requirement of a drug and/oralcohol test is within the discretion of the District and is not a prerequisite to the administration ofpunishmentunderthispolicy.

Thefollowingcircumstancesshallconstitutegroundsforreasonablesuspicion:1. Direct observation and/or confirmation by a District employee of drug and/or alcohol use or

possession;2. Abnormalorerraticbehaviorindicatingintoxication;3. Physicalsymptomsindicatingintoxicationincluding,butnotlimitedto,glassyorbloodshoteyes,

slurredspeech,lossofbalance,poorcoordinationorreflexes;4. First-hand information provided by reliable and credible sources of use, possession, or

intoxication;5. Thepresenceofadrugoralcoholonthestudent,detectablebythesenses,suchasthesmellof

marijuanaoralcohol;or6. Possession or sale of illegal drugs, prescription drugs for which the student does not have a

prescription,alcoholcontainers,ordrugparaphernalia. Intoxicationmeansbeingexcited,stupefied,oraffectedbyalcoholoradrugtothepointwherephysicalandmentalcontrolisdiminished. Areportfromanysourceindicatingreasonablesuspicionthatastudentmaybeinviolationofthispolicyshouldbeimmediatelygiventoamemberoftheadministrativestaff.Theadministrativestaffmembermust determine that the circumstances constitute reasonable suspicion of drug and/or alcohol use

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beforeastudentcanberequestedto takeadrugoralcohol test. Theadministrativestaffmember isrequired to write in reasonable detail the facts, symptoms, or observations that form the basis ofreasonablesuspicion. Once an administrator finds reasonable suspicion, an administrator shall contact the student’sparent/guardian. If the District decides to require submissions to such a test, the student will beimmediately removed from school for a drug/alcohol test to be conductedwithin a 5 hour period oftime. If a student appears incoherent, semi-conscious, unconscious, or convulsive, or appears to behallucinating, is in respiratorydistressoranaphylactic shock,or is inothermentalorphysicaldistressindicating danger or injury to the health and safety of the student, District personnel shall seekimmediatemedical attentionbeforeanyotheractionsunder thispolicy are taken. Thehealthof thestudentshallbegivenpriority.

DRUGANDALCOHOLTESTINGAnystudentrequiredtobetestedunderthispolicywillbeaccompaniedbyaDistrictemployeeandaparent/guardian to a professional testing laboratory or to such other place qualified for drug/alcoholtestingattheparent’s/guardian’ssoleexpense.IfDistrictpersonnelcannotaccompanythestudentfortesting, theDistrictmaystill requirethestudents’parent/guardiantohavethetestingcompleted. Allbreath, urine, and blood specimens will be collected under reasonable and sanitary conditions.Individual dignity and privacy will be preserved to the extent practicable. Accepted standards fortesting, labeling, storage, and transportation of specimenswill be followed by the testing laboratory,which will request information regarding prescription and non-prescription drugs and any otherinformationthatcouldleadtoafalsepositivetest. Arefusalorfailuretotakeadrugandalcoholtestundertheconditionsofreasonablesuspicionshallbeconsideredapositivedrugandalcoholtestresultoroffense. Astudentorparent/guardianmayrequestaretest,buttheresultswillonlybeconsideredifscientificallymeaningful, timelyperformed,and incompliancewiththeprofessionaltesting laboratory’sguidelines.All positive confirmed test results will be made part of a student’s record, but they shall be keptconfidentialandseparatedinasecuredlocationwithrestrictedaccess.Allpositiveinitialtestresultsforwhichtheconfirmationtest isnegativeorwhicharedeterminedtobefalsepositiveshallnotbecomeanypartofthestudent’srecordordisciplinerecord. TheDistrictshallkeepthe followingrecords for theperiodsspecifiedasapartof itsdrugandalcoholpolicy:

1. Records of drug and/or alcohol test results that show a student failed both an initial and a

confirmationdrug/alcoholtest(apositivedrugtest)andthereasonablesuspiciousfindingsforthetestsmustbekeptforfiveyears.

2. Records of drug and/or alcohol results that show that the student passed an initial orconfirmationtest(anegativedrugtest)mustbekeptforatleastoneyearbutshallnotbepartofthestudent’srecord.

3. TheDistrictmay retain such records for statistical analysisandpolicyevaluations,as itdeemsappropriate,consistentwithconfidentiality.

FINDINGOFDRUGAND/ORALCOHOLUSE/POSSESSIONCONSEQUENCESIf the initial test for drugs and/or alcohol indicates a positive result, the testing laboratory mustimmediately conducta confirmation test. If the confirmation test also indicatesapositive result, the

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testinglaboratorymustreportthepositivetestresultstotheschoolprincipalandtheSuperintendentorhisdesignee.Theschoolprincipalwillnotifythestudentandparent/guardianinwritingofsuchpositivetestresultsandoftheconsequencesofsuchareport.Iftheinitialtestisnegative,nofurthertestswilloccurunlessthere isagoodreasontosuspect thequalityof thesample. If theconfirmedresultsarenegative,thestudentwillbereinstated.

CONFIDENTIALITYTheresultsofastudent’sdrugtestshallnotbereleasedtoanyoneotherthanthetestinglaboratory,theSuperintendentandhisdesignee,principal,andotheremployeesoragentsof theDistrictwhohaveaneedtoknowsuchinformation.Anydisciplineresultingfromthedrugtestresultsshallberecordedinthe student’s discipline record in accordance with the discipline policies and other policies of theDistrict. Inordertomaintainconfidentiality,writtenrecordsofdrugtestingwillbestored inasecurelocationwithrestrictedaccess.The District will cooperate with law enforcement, but the test results will not be released to lawenforcementagencieswithoutacourtorderorsubpoenaunlesslawrequiresdisclosure.Nothinginthispolicy will prohibit or restrict District officials from making any report required by law to lawenforcementagenciesorotheragencies.

DRUGEDUCATIONANDCOUNSELINGBeforetheimplementationofthispolicy,andatleastannuallythereafter,theDistrictshallgivetrainingtoprincipalsandadministratorsindrugandalcoholuse/abuserecognitionandintheimplementationofthispolicy.Principalsandadministratorswillgiveprofessionaldevelopmenttoemployeesofallschoolsin recognition of drug and alcohol use and abuse, handling procedures, and policy implementationfamiliarization.If there is reasonable suspicion that a student has or is using prohibited drugs and/or alcohol, theDistrictmayrecommendcounselinganddrug/alcoholeducationatthestudent’sexpense.NOTICEBefore implementationof thispolicy, reasonablenoticeof thepolicywillbemadetoall studentsandparentsand/orguardiansofstudents.ThispolicyisforthedisciplineandprotectionofthestudentsoftheDistrictandtheirgeneralwelfare.Nothing herein contained shall be construed to avoid any prosecution under any pertinent criminalstatutesoftheStateofMississippi.This policy shall supersede and take precedence over any other policy or practice that inconsistentherewith.

ELECTRONICDEVICESElectronicdevicesmaybebroughtonmiddleandhighschoolcampusesattheprincipal’sdiscretion.Cellphoneuseissitespecific,andmaybeallowedasdeterminedbythebuildingprincipal.Teachersmayalsoallowuseduringclass,attheirdiscretion,asitrelatestotheinstructionalprocess.Thedevicesmustbeputawayandturnedoffatallothertimes,includingclasschange.Headphonesmayonlybeusedintheclassroomswithteacherapproval.TheDistrictdoesnotacceptresponsibilityforlostormisplacedelectronicdevices;andtheDistrictwillnotbeheldresponsibleforanyfeesassociatedwiththeuseofpersonaldevices.

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Unauthorizeduseofacellphoneorotherelectronicdeviceduringtheschooldayoronthebus,maysubjectastudenttodisciplinaryactionwhichmayincludethefollowing:

• Corporalpunishment• In-schooldetention• Outofschoolsuspension

Possessionofcellphonesandotherelectronicequipmentisstrictlyprohibitedinanyroomduringtesting.Violationofthispolicyduringstatemandatedtestingshallinvalidatethestudent’stest.Ifanelectronicdeviceisconfiscatedforunauthorizeduse,itwillbereturnedonlytotheparentorlegalguardian.ITEMSPROHIBITEDONSCHOOLPROPERTYTheSuperintendent,aprincipal,assistantprincipal,oranyDistrictadministratorisauthorizedtocontactlawenforcementofficialsand/ortotakeappropriatedisciplinaryaction,includingrecommendationforimmediateexpulsion,considerationforplacementintheAcademicOptionsCenter,suspension,detention,in-schooldetention,and/orcorporalpunishment,againstanystudentformisconduct.Possessionofthefollowingitemsonschoolproperty,aschoolbus,orataschool-relatedactivityisprohibited:alcoholicbeverages bandanas,bandanasweatbands caps cartridges,bullets,ammunition cigarettelighters,electroniccigarettes drugparaphernaliafingernailfiles firearms fireworksgamblingparaphernalia gangparaphernalia guncaps gunjewelry hookah\vapes incendiarymaterialsillegalor“lookalike”drugs accessinginappropriateInternetsites knives laserlights mace matches noise-makingdevices paintguns personaldefensesprayplayingcards pornographicmaterials sillybandsslingshots stinkbombs stolenpropertytobaccoinanyform toys/toyweapons walkingcanes waterpistols weaponsofanytype,“lookalike” Inaddition:

• Studentsarenotpermittedtosellortradeanyitemsatschoolwithoutpermissionfromtheprincipal.

• Studentsarenotpermittedtositonthetopsofdesksortablesintheschoolbuilding.• Studentsareexpectedtoproperlydisposeofallgarbageandlitter.• Animalsarenotallowedoncampusexceptforinstructionalorservicepurposesapprovedbythe

principal.• Studentsarenotpermittedtobringfoodintoclassroomswithoutpermissionfromthe

principal.• Studentsarenotpermittedtopossessand/ortakemedicationunlesstakenintheschooloffice

orwiththeschoolnurse.

Contrabandpropertyconfiscatedbyschoolofficialsmaybereturnedonlytotheparentorlegalguardian.Schoolpersonnelshallnotbeheldresponsibleforprohibiteditemswhichhavebeenconfiscated.

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MAJOROFFENSESTheSuperintendent,aprincipal,assistantprincipal,oranyDistrictadministratorisauthorizedtocontactlawenforcementofficialsand/ortotakeappropriatedisciplinaryaction,includingrecommendationforimmediateexpulsion,considerationforplacementintheAcademicOptionsCenter,suspension,detention,in-schooldetention,and/orcorporalpunishment,againstanystudentformisconduct,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowing:

• Fightingorprovokingafight• Harassment(includingsexualharassment),intimidation,bullying,harassingbehavior,threats,

actinginadefiantorrebelliousmanner,orrefusingtocooperatewithauthority• Disruptionofschooloperations,function,programs,oractivities• Disobedience• Disorderlyconduct• Disrespect• Insultinglanguageorbehavior• Obscenelanguageorgesture• Vandalism• Maliciousmischief• Theft• Unauthorizedentryofschoolpremisesorunauthorizeduseofschoolproperty• Loitering• Possessionoruseoftobacco• Indecentexposure• Sexualmisconductorpublicdisplayofsexualaffectionsuchasintimatephysicalcontactlike

kissing,hugging,ortouching• Possessionoffireworks,incendiarymaterials,knives,firearms,slingshots,weaponsofanykind,

pornographicmaterials,stolenproperty,tobaccoinanyform,cardsorgamblingparaphernalia,ornoise-makingdevices

• Changinggradesonareportcard• Possessionofdangerousarticlessuchasfireworks,knives,clubs,orientalstars,nunchukas,or

chains• Involvementindisruptivedemonstrations• Possessingorthrowinganysubstanceorthingthatmaybeconsideredharmfulordangerous• Involvementinanygangorgang-relatedactivity,includinggangsigns,ganggraffiti,gang

tattoos,andincludinginvolvementinskinheadandcultgroups• Plagiarism,cheating,forgery,orcounterfeiting• Inappropriateuseofdigitalmessaging,cellphones,orcomputers• Hazinginanyform.• Inappropriateuseofacamera.• Cuttingclass/school• Possession,distributionorsaleofillegalorprescriptiondrugs• Possessionofalcohol,alcoholcontainers,and/ordrugparaphernalia• Useofelectronicdeviceforunauthorizedfilmingofactivities,ortotakeaninappropriatepicture• Hacking• Trespassing• Seriousbodilyharm

CONSEQUENCESOFMAJOROFFENSESTheDistrictwantsstudentstounderstandtheconsequencesofcertainseriousoffenses.

A. Possessionofagun,firearm,weapon,explosive,orammunition

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B. Violencetowardanyperson,includingbutnotlimitedtoverbal,digitalorwrittenthreatstolifeorsafety,wieldingaweapon,wieldingaweapon.Wieldingaknife,orthreateningconductwithanytypeofweaponorknife

C. Distributionorsaleofillegalorprescriptiondrugs.a. ConsequenceforoffenseslistedinA,B,andC:Mayresultinrecommendationfor

immediateexpulsionforonecalendaryearorconsiderationforplacementattheAcademicOptionsCenterfor180qualifyingdays.

D. Possessionofaknife,illegalorprescriptiondrugs,alcohol,alcoholcontainersand/ordrugparaphernalia.

a. Consequence:Mayresultinsuspensionand/orconsiderationforplacementattheAcademicOptionsCenter.

E. Fightinga. Minorfightsuchasarguing,pushingandshovingwhichresultsinminordisruption.

Consequence:Detentionand/orcorporalpunishment,orsuspension.b. Majorfight,whichresultsinmajordisruptionandthepossibilityofinjury

Consequence:Mayresultinsuspensionand/orconsiderationforplacementattheAcademicOptionsCenter.

F. Repeatedoffensesa. Consequence:Mayresultinsuspensionand/orconsiderationforplacementinthe

AcademicOptionsCenterfor45qualifyingdays.G. Possessionand/oruseoftobaccoortobaccoproducts,electroniccigarettes

a. Consequence:MayresultinsuspensionH. CyberOffenses

a. Consequence:Mayresultinsuspension,ornotificationoflawenforcementofficials.

NOTIFICATIONOFLAWENFORCEMENTOFFICIALSCommissionofanyofthefollowingmisconductshallresultinnotificationoflawenforcementofficialsbytheprincipalorhis/herdesignee:1.aggravatedassaultresultinginseriousphysicalinjury2.sexualassault/battery3.sexualoffense4.rape5.indecentlibertieswithaminor6.assaultinvolvinguseofaweapon7.possessionofafirearminviolationofthelaw8.possessionoruseofaweaponinviolationofthelaw9.possession,sale,oruseofanycontrolledsubstanceinviolationofthelaw10.simpleassaultuponanyschoolemployee11.murder12.otherviolentacts(actionresultingindeathorphysicalharmorattempttocausedeathorphysical

harmtoanother)orthreatsofviolentactsTheprincipalmakingthereportorparticipatinginanyjudicialproceedingresultingthereofshallbepresumedtobeactingingoodfaithand,assuch,shallbeimmunefromanycivilliabilitythatmightotherwisebeincurredorimposed.

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DISCIPLINEOFSTUDENTSWITHSPECIALEDUCATIONRULINGSpecialeducationstudentsareresponsibleforadheringtothesamerulesofconductasnondisabledstudents.Stateandfederalregulationsrelatedtostudentswithdisabilitieswillbefollowedwhenimplementingdisciplineprocedures.

THREESTRIKEPOLICY(MississippiSchoolSafetyActof2001)Amongotherprovisions,thisactrequirestheautomaticexpulsionofastudentwhois13yearsofageorolderonthethirdoccurrenceofhabituallydisruptivebehaviorduringaschoolyear.Theterm“disruptivebehavior”meansconductofastudentthatistoounruly,disruptiveorabusivethatitseriouslyinterfereswithaschoolteacher’sorschooladministrator’sabilitytocommunicatewiththestudentsinaclassroom,withastudent’sabilitytolearn,orwiththeoperationofaschoolorschool-relatedactivityandwhichisnotcoveredbyotherlawsrelatedtoviolenceorpossessionofweaponsorcontrolledsubstancesonschoolproperty,schoolvehiclesoratschool-relatedactivities.Suchbehaviorsinclude,butarenotlimitedto:foul,profane,obscene,threatening,defiantorabusivelanguageoractiontowardteachersorotherschoolemployees;defiance,ridiculeorverbalattackofateacher;andwillful,deliberateandovertactsofdisobedienceofthedirectionsofateacher.Theterm“habituallydisruptive”referstosuchactionsofastudentwhichcausedisruptioninaclassroom,onschoolpropertyorvehicles,orataschool-relatedactivityonmorethantwooccasionsduringaschoolyear,andtodisruptivebehaviorthatwasinitiated,willfulandovertonthepartofthestudentandwhichrequiredtheattentionofschoolpersonneltodealwiththedisruption.

ZEROTOLERANCEPOLICYTheDistricthasazerotolerancepolicytowardsthepossessionand/oruseoffirearmsonanyschoolpropertyoratanyschoolfunctionorschool-relatedactivity.Anystudentfoundtobeinviolationofthispolicywillbeexpelledimmediately.NOEXCEPTIONS.

STUDENTCONDUCTANDBEHAVIORPOLICYStudentshavebasicrightsundertheConstitutionoftheUnitedStates,theConstitutionofthestateofMississippi,andtheMississippiStateLaw.Thoserights,however,donotextendtoinfringementontherightsofteacherstoteachandotherstudentstolearn.TheDistrictrecognizestheteacherastheauthorityinclassroommattersandsupportsteachersintheirdecisionsincompliancewiththewrittendisciplinarycodeofconduct.OfficeReferralsWithintheDistrict,eachschoolhasasetofprocedureswhicharefollowedwithregardtostudentswhoarereferredtotheofficeforcausingadisruptionintheclassroom,onschoolpropertyorvehicles,oratschool-relatedactivities.Theseproceduresoutlineconsequencesforvariousdisciplinaryproblems.ParentConferencesAnyparentorguardianofacompulsory-school-agestudentenrolledinapublicschooldistrictmayberequestedtoappearatschoolforadisciplineconferenceregardingactsofthechild.Aparentorguardianofacompulsory-school-agestudentenrolledinapublicschooldistrictshallberesponsiblefinanciallyforhisorherminorchild’sdestructiveactsagainstschoolpropertyorpersons;andforanycriminalfinesbroughtagainstsuchstudentforunlawfulactivityoccurringonschoolgroundsorbuses.Failuretoattendadisciplineconferenceorrefusaltocomplywithanyrequirementsimposed,shallresultinamisdemeanorchargebeingfiledagainsttheparent,guardianorcustodianand,uponconviction,afinenottoexceed$250.00.

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RecoveryofDamagesAnypublicschooldistrictshallbeentitledtorecoverdamagesinanamountnottoexceed$20,000.00,plusnecessarycourtcosts,fromtheparentsofanyminorundertheageof18yearsandovertheageof6years,whomaliciouslyandwillfullydamagesordestroyspropertybelongingtosuchschooldistrict.Thisobligationshallnotapplytoparentswhoseparentalcontrolofsuchchildhasbeenremovedbycourtorderordecree.Astudentwhoobstructsanyteaching,learning,administrative,orextracurricularactivityshallbesubjecttodisciplinaryproceduresoutlinedinthishandbookorasotherwiseauthorizedbylaw.Everystudentisaccountableforanydisorderlyconductinschool,onschoolproperty,oratschool-relatedeventsandactivities.

FOODSERVICE

CHILDNUTRITIONMadisonCountySchoolsparticipatesintheNationalSchoolLunch/BreakfastProgramandthereforemustmeetUSDAfederalandstaterequirements.TheDistrictoffersfoodchoicestosatisfythisrequirement.OFFERVS.SERVE• Allschoolsimplement“offervs.serve”,whichallowsstudentstoselectatleast3ofthe5meal

componentsfortheirlunch.• Everystudentwhoeatsaschoollunchisrequiredtotakeatleast½cupofafruitorvegetable.• Extrafoodsareallowedwiththepurchaseofamealtray.• Studentswhobringtheirlunchesareallowedtobuymilk.• Studentswhowishtopurchasemorethanonemealtraywillberequiredtopaytheadultpricefor

thesecondtray.USDAallowsreimbursementforonemealperstudent.

MEALPRICES

STUDENTLUNCHSTUDENTBREAKFAST

(notavailableatallsites)

FullPrice ReducedPrice FullPrice ReducedPrice

Daily $3.00 $.40 $1.75 $.30

Weekly $15.00 $2.00 $8.75 $1.50

STUDENTCAFETERIAACCOUNTSStudentsareassignedalunchnumber/accountatthebeginningoftheschoolterm.Pre-paymentisencouraged,andcanbecalculatedbymultiplyingthenumberofdaysachildwishestoeatbythepriceof(breakfast/lunch).Fundsreceivedandnotusedduringtheschoolyearwillcarryoverintothenextacademicyear.

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PAYMENTPROCEDURES

o Paymentsformealsmaybeenteredintoastudent’saccountonadailybasisusingthefollowingpaymentmethods:§ Cash§ Check

• Onecheckperchildisrequired.• Student’snameandorlunchnumbershouldbewrittenoneachchecksubmitted.• Personalcheckscannotbecashed.

§ On-Line• Paymentsmaybemadetoyourchild’saccountviatheInternetusing

www.MySchoolBucks.com.Thesiteacceptscreditcardsaspaymentforschoolmeals.

ACCOUNTBALANCES

o Allaccountswillbeopenallowingextrasalestobepulledfromastudent’saccount.ParentsmayrequesttoclosetheopenaccountforbreakfastandlunchmealsonlybycompletingtheStudentCafeteriaAccountRestrictionsFormandsubmittingittotheChildNutritionDepartment.

o Parentmayviewpurchasesontheirstudent’saccountatwww.MySchoolBucks.com.(Note:Parentsmustsetupanaccountbutdonothavetousethissitetomakepaymentsontheirstudent’saccountinordertoviewaccountinformation).

o Pre-Paybalancesmaybetransferredtoasibling’saccountbysubmittingaCafeteriaAccountRefund/TransferForm.

o Pre-PaybalancesarerefundableintheeventthestudentwithdrawsfromMadisonCountySchoolsorthelunchstatuschangestofreeandiftheaccountbalanceis$5.00ormore.TheparentmustcompletetheCafeteriaRefund/TransferForm.

o EndofSchoolYearinformation:§ Beginninginmid-May,studentlunchaccountswillnotbeallowedtogointoanegative

balance.§ Studentaccountbalanceswillcarryovertothestudent’saccountforthenextschool

year.(Note:thisisanannualcarryoverpolicy.)MEALCHARGESFederalLawprohibitsfederallyfundedprogramstoaccruedebt.

• TheMCSChildNutritionDepartmenthasa“NOCHARGE”policyforstudentsattendingmiddleorhighschoolsthatwillbestrictlyenforced.Anymiddleorhighschoolstudentwhogetsatrayinthecafeteriamusthavefundsavailableinhisorheraccountorhavecash/checkinhandforthecashier.Ifastudentdoesnothavethefundsnecessaryforpayment,thecashierwilltakethetrayfromthestudent.

• Elementarystudentsareallowedtochargeonelunchandonebreakfast.Chargesareallowedforelementaryschoolstudentswhohavelostlunchmoneyorfailedtobringlunchmoney.Parentswillreceivewrittennotificationofthemoneyowed,andareexpectedtorepaythecafeteriaonthenextschoolday.Thecafeteriawillprovideacomplimentarylunchconsistingoffruits,vegetablesandmilktoelementarystudentswhoexceedonelunchcharge.

• Ifapatterndevelops,parentswillbeencouragedtoseekfederalassistanceassoonaspossible.

FREE&REDUCEDMEALAPPLICATIONS• AllschoolsparticipatingintheNationalSchoolLunchand/orBreakfastProgramarerequiredto

servefreeandreducedpricemealstostudentsoffamilieswhom,basedonacurrentmeal

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application,haveanincomethatisatorbelowthecurrenteligibilityincomescaleforfreeandreducedpricemeals.

• Anewapplicationmustbefilledouteveryyear.Inorderforthedistricttoprovidestudentswithmealbenefitsforthe2017-18schoolyear,parentsmustcompleteandsigna2017-18applicationformealbenefits.

• Applicationsmaybecompletedon-lineatAPPLYFORLunch.com• Applicationsareavailablethroughouttheentireschoolyearatalldistrictandschooloffices.• ReturnonlyONEapplicationperfamily.Itisbesttoreturntheapplicationtoyouryoungest

child'sschool.GRACEPERIODFORRETURNINGSTUDENTS:

o Returningstudentswhoqualifiedformealbenefits(freeorreducedmeals)lastschoolyearcaneatonthesamemealapplicationstatusforthe2017-18schoolyearuntilSeptember19oruntilanewapplicationhasbeenprocessed.

o Afterthegraceperioddeadline(9/19/17),benefitswillbediscontinuedandthestudentmustpayfullpriceformeals.Federallawdoesnotallowafederallyfundedprogramtoaccruedebt;thereforechargepolicieswillbeenforced.Pleasemakesurethesestudentsbringalunchand/orhavelunchmoneydaily.

• NewandKindergartenstudentsmustpayformealsuntilapprovalnotificationisreceivedfromthechildnutritionoffice.Federallawdoesnotallowafederallyfundedprogramtoaccruedebt;thereforechargepolicieswillbeenforced.Pleasemakesurethesestudentsbringalunchand/orhavelunchmoneydaily.

• Incomplete,illegible,orincorrectapplicationscannotbeprocessed.Therefore,student(s)ontheapplicationwillhavetopayfullpriceformeals.Incomplete,illegible,orincorrectapplicationsarereturnedtotheparentifpossible.Federallawdoesnotallowafederallyfundedprogramtoaccruedebt;thereforechargepolicieswillbeenforced.Pleasemakesurethesestudentsbringalunchand/orhavelunchmoneydaily.

WELLNESSPOLICYSchoolswithintheMadisonCountySchoolDistrictarecommittedtosafeandhealthyschools.AcopyoftheWellnessPolicyisonfileineveryschooloffice.

GENERALINFORMATION

GENERALPUBLICCONDUCTANDBEHAVIORPOLICY(BoardApprovedJune29,2009)Nopersonmaypossessorusetobaccoproductsonschoolproperty.Nopersonmaypossessorusealcoholorillegaldrugsonschoolproperty.TheDistrictmayremoveanypersoninviolationofthispolicyfromschoolpropertyandmay,initsdiscretion,prohibitthepersonfromenteringschoolpropertyandattendingschooleventsforastatedperiodoftime.Nopersonmaythreaten,bully,harass,orassaultanyDistrictemployeeorstudentoftheMadisonCountySchools.Ifanypersonengagesinsuchthreatening,bullying,orharassingconductofaDistrictemployeeorstudentorassaultsaDistrictemployeeorstudent,theDistrictmayremovethepersonfromschoolpropertyandmay,initsdiscretiondependingontheperson’soffensivebehavior,prohibitthepersonfromenteringschoolpropertyorattendingschooleventsforaperiodoftime.

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AERIALDEVICESNoonemayflyadroneoranykindofremote-controlledaircraftovertheskiesofanyDistrictschoolcampusorschoolproperty,including,butnotlimitedtofootballstadiumsorathleticfields,exceptasmaybepermittedinwritingbytheSuperintendentortheBoardofEducationforschooldistrictpurposes.Useofsuchdronesposesasafetyhazard.Anypersonviolatingthispolicywillbesubjecttoimmediateremovalfromschoolpropertyandcontinuedviolationofthepolicymayresultinbarringhis/herpresenceonschoolproperty.TheDistrictshallreportuseofdronesonschoolpropertytolawenforcementauthoritiesand/ortheFederalAviationAdministration.EMERGENCYDRILLS/SCHOOLSECURITYSchoolsecurityisoneofthenation’stopprioritiesandremainsatoppriorityinourDistrictaswell.TheDistrictworkswithlocal,state,andnationalentitiestooffertrainingopportunitiesinourDistrictwhichemphasizeprevention.EmergencydrillsareconductedperiodicallyoneachcampuswithintheMadisonCountySchools.Emergencyprocedures,uniquetoeachindividualcampus,areinplaceandtheprincipalandallstaffareknowledgeableandwell-trainedintheimplementationofalloftheseprocedures.

FEESTheSchoolBoardhasauthorizedthatreasonablefeesmaybechargedforthefollowing:

• supplementalinstructionalmaterialsandsupplies,excludingtextbooksbutincludingsciencelabfees;

• otherfeesdesignatedbytheBoardofEducationasfeesrelatedtoavalidcurriculumeducationalobjective,includingtransportation;and,

• extra-curricularactivitiesandanyothereducationalactivitiesoftheschooldistrictwhicharenotdesignatedbytheBoardofEducationasvalidcurriculumeducationalobjectives,suchasbandtripsandathleticevents.

FINANCIALHARDSHIPWAIVER• Applicationsforhardshipwaiversmaybeobtainedineveryschoolofficeandwillbekeptinthe

strictestofconfidence,withallfilesandpersonaldisclosuresrestrictedfromreviewbythegeneralpublic.Financialwaiversarenotgrantedforelectivecoursesorextra-curricularactivities.

• Thereshallbenodiscriminationagainstastudenteligibletohaveanysuchfeewaivedasaresultofaninabilitytopay.

• Theinabilitytopayfeesshallnotresultinastudentbeingdeniedanyacademicawardsorstandards,anyclassselection,grade,diploma,transcript,ortherighttoadvanceacademicallyinanyactivityrelatingtohis/hereducationaladvancement.

• Applicationsshouldbesubmittedtotheprincipal’soffice.

GOFUNDMEACCOUNTSStudentsarenotpermittedtoset-upGoFundMeaccountstogeneratefundsforschoolclubsoractivities.

HOLIDAYSSchoolwillbeinsessioneverydayexceptforholidaysdesignatedontheschoolcalendar.Studentsshallnotattendclassesonprofessionaldevelopmentdaysbecauseallfacultywillbeattendingrequiredprofessionaldevelopment.

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INCLEMENTWEATHERItisthephilosophyofMadisonCountySchoolsthatschoolwillbeinsessionunlessoruntilconditionsdictateotherwise.Intheeventofinclementweather,thedecisiontocancelclasseswillbemadebytheSuperintendent,postedontheDistrict’swebsiteatwww.madison-schools.com,relayedtothelocalEmergencyOperationsCenterforbroadcastoverradioandtelevisionstations,andnotificationsentthroughtheDistrict’sallcallsystemandsocialmedia.Ifnecessary,daysmissedduetoinclementweatherwillbemadeupatalaterdate.Whenbadweatherthreatens,allschoolsareequippedwitheitheraweather-bandradioortheweatherchannelontelevision,whichtheadministrationmonitors.Duringatornadowarning,allstudentsarebroughtintothemainbuildingandarrangedinareasonablysecuremanner.Attheprincipal’sdiscretion,studentshousedinportablesaresubjecttomovementintothemainbuildingatanytimeduringbadweather.FollowingarethebasicguidelinestheDistrictfollowswhenbadweatheroccursatorneardismissaltime:• Busesandcardriversarenotdismissed,andstudentsaresecuredinthemainbuildings.• Carridersaredismissedtotheirparentswhowishtocheckthemout,keepinginmindthatitis

difficulttolocateastudentquicklyinthemiddleofastormdrillprocedure.Weaskforyourpatienceinthissituation.(NOTE:Studentsaredismissedonlytoaparentorlegalguardianduringaweatheremergency,unlesspriorarrangementshavebeenmadewiththeoffice.)

MEDICATIONPRESCRIPTIONANDOVER-THE-COUNTERUnderexceptionalcircumstances,medicationmaybeadministeredbyschoolpersonnel.Ifastudentisrequiredtotakeoralmedicationduringnormalschoolhoursinordertoremaininschool,themedicationmaybeadministeredunderthefollowingguidelines:

• Themedicationwillbedeliveredtotheprincipal’sofficeinitsoriginalcontainerbyaparentorguardianalongwithasignedconsentformforAdministrationofMedication,whichcanbeobtainedintheschoolofficeorfromtheschoolnurse.

• Parentsmusttransportmedicationtoandfromschool.Nomedicationwillbeacceptedfromstudents.

• Parentsareresponsibleforinformingtheschoolofficeofanychangeintheirchild’shealthormedication.Aphysician’sorderisrequiredforallmedication,bothover-the-counterandprescription

• Itistheparent’sresponsibilitytonotifytheschoolthatthechildneedstotakeprescriptionorover-the-countermedication.

• Nomedicationwillbeadministeredunlessanofficialdistrictmedicalreleaseformhasbeencompleted,signedbyaparentorguardian,andplacedonfileintheschooloffice.Theseformsareavailableineachschooloffice.

• Anychildwithatemperatureof100°,vomiting,orsufferingdiarrheamustbepickedupimmediately.Studentssenthomewithanyoftheseconditionsshouldnotreturntoschooluntilfreeofsymptomswithoutmedicationfor24hours.

ASTHMAANDANAPHYLAXISCHILDSAFETYACT.(MS37-11-71)Astudentwithasthmaand/oranaphylaxisisentitledtopossessandself-administerprescriptionasthmaand/oranaphylaxismedicationwhileonschoolproperty,onschool-providedtransportation,orataschool-relatedeventoractivityif:

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• Theprescriptionasthmaand/oranaphylaxismedicationhasbeenprescribedforthatstudentasindicatedbytheprescriptionlabelonthemedication;

• Theself-administrationisdoneincompliancewiththeprescriptionorwritteninstructionsfromthestudent’sphysicianorotherlicensedhealthcareprovider;and

• Aparentofthestudentprovidestotheschool:o Writtenauthorization,signedbytheparent,forthestudenttoself-administer

prescriptionasthmaand/oranaphylaxismedicationwhileonschoolpropertyorataschool-relatedeventoractivity;

o Awrittenstatement,signedbytheparent,inwhichtheparentreleasestheschooldistrictanditsemployeesandagentsfromliabilityforaninjuryarisingfromthestudent’sself-administrationofprescriptionasthmaand/oranaphylaxismedication.

COMMUNICABLEDISEASESTheDistrictworksincooperationwiththeMississippiStateHealthDepartmenttoprevent,control,andcontaincommunicablediseasesinschools.HEADLICEWhileheadlicedonottransmitanyhumandiseasestheyareanuisanceandrequireacooperativeeffortonthepartofparentsandschoolofficialstocontrol.Whenateachersuspectsthatastudenthasheadliceornitsthestudentwilldiscreetlybesenttotheofficeforanexaminationinprivate.Ifliceornitsarefound,theparentwillbenotifiedandaskedtopickupthestudentandtreathim/herwithanapprovedover-the-counterheadlicetreatment.Proofoftreatment(theemptybox)willberequiredbeforethestudentisallowedtore-enterschool.Studentswillnotbeallowedtoreturntoschoolunlesstheyarefreeofnits.Whenacaseofheadliceisfoundinaclass,anotewillbesenthomewitheverystudentinthatclassinformingparentsandrequestingthattheychecktheirstudentthateveningandtreatifnecessary.RESTRAINT&SECLUSIONPOLICYMadisonCountySchoolswillcomplywiththeMississippiBoardofEducationPolicy38.13forrestraintandseclusionofallstudents.YoumayviewthepolicyinitsentirelyontheDistrictwebsiteatwww.madison-schools.com.SMOKEFREEPOLICYConsistentwiththeprovisionsofPubliclaw103-227,20USC6083,theMadisonCountyBoardofEducationbanstheuseofalltobaccoproductsonallschoolcampusesintheDistrictandinallschoolvehiclesandbusesbyallpersonsatalltimes.Thisbanextendstoallemployees,students,andpatronsattendingschool-sponsoredathleticeventsandmeetings.Thebanextendstoschool-ownedoroperatedvehiclesandfacilities.TheBoardissuesthisbaninasincereappealtoallemployees,studentsandpatronstocooperateinhelpingtocreatewithinourfacultiesahealthyenvironmentforeveryone.SPECIALOCCASIONSBalloons,flowers,andotherspecialdeliveriesforstudentswillnotbeacceptedatanyschool.

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SPECIALSERVICESCHILDFINDItisthepolicyoftheDistrictthattheDistrict-widechildidentification,location,andevaluationprocessinMadisonCountybeongoing.LocalschoolDistrictpersonnelarecontinuingthesearchforunservedchildrenwithdisabilitiesintheagerangebirththrough20yearsofage.Earlyidentificationofchildreninneedofspecialeducationexperiencesismostimportanttoeachchild.Furthermore,thisinformationgatheredfromcontactswithparentsandotheragencieswillbeusedtodeterminepresentandfuturesprogramneedsasprogressismadetowardthegoalofprovidingafreeappropriatepubliceducationtoallchildrenwithdisabilities.Thechild-findcoordinatorworkswiththelocalHeadStart,Welfare,HealthandMentalHealthagencies,aswellaslocaleducationagencies,physicians,licenseddaycareproviders,localjuvenilecorrectionalfacilities,andotherindividualstoidentifyandlocatechildrenoutofschoolandinschoolwhomaybeinneedofspecialeducationservices.InformationwhichcouldidentifyanindividualchildwillbemaintainedbythisagencyandwillbeprovidedtootheragenciesonlyinaccordancewiththeFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyActandtheIndividualswithDisabilitiesEducationAct.Asaparent,youareguaranteedtherighttoinspectanysuchinformationaboutyourchildandtochallengeitsaccuracy.Accesstothisinformationisforbiddentoanyunauthorizedpersonwithoutinformedconsent.Ifyouhavequestionsregardingthecollection,maintenance,anduseofdataaboutyourchild,youmaycontact: Mrs.LynnSlay,Child-FindCoordinator MadisonCountySchoolDistrict 476HighlandColonyParkway Ridgeland,MS39157 Phone:(601)853-1326Thechild-findcoordinatorisresponsiblefordistrict-widecoordinationoftheplanningandimplementationofchildidentification,location,andevaluationeffortsofchildren(birththroughage20)whohavedisabilities(regardlessoftheseverityofthedisability),andwhoareinneedofspecialeducationand/orrelatedservices.Ifatanytime,anindividualsuspectsthatastudentresidinginMadisonCountySchoolshasadisability,pleasecall601-853-1326sothattheChildFindprocessmaybegin.FollowingimplementationoftheThree-TierInterventionProcess(exceptforthosestudentswhohavechronichealthproblemsthatadverselyaffecttheireducationperformanceandforwhominterventionswouldnotchangethestatusoftheimpairment),iftheinterventionprocessisunsuccessful,itistheresponsibilityofthechild-findcoordinatortoensurethatthereferral-to-placementproceduresarefollowed.Theseproceduresinclude:

• Priortoevaluation,acopyof“ProceduralSafeguards”isgiventoparents.• Districtpersonnelexplaintoparentsthe“ProceduralSafeguards.”• Notestingwillbeconductedwithoutparentalconsent.• Ifitisdeterminedthatacomprehensiveassessmentiswarranted,studentswillbeevaluatedin

allareasrelatedtothesuspecteddisabilitybyqualifiedpersonnel.• Parentsparticipateinthemeetingtodeterminewhetherthechildhasadisability.• Iffoundtohaveadisability,anIndividualEducationPlan(IEP)isdevelopedforthestudentand

writtenparentalpermissionisobtainedpriortotheprovisionofspecialeducationand/orrelatedservices.

• IEPsofallstudentsreceivingspecialeducationservicesarereviewedatleastonceayear.• Thestudent’seligibilitystatuswillbereevaluatedatleastonceevery3years.

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NONDISCRIMINATIONONTHEBASISOFDISABILITYTheDistrictacknowledgesitsresponsibilityunderSection504andtheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActtoprohibitdiscriminationinitspoliciesandprogramsregardingstudents,personnel,andcampusvisitors.Discriminationagainstanypersonwithadisabilitywillnotknowinglybepermitted inanyprogramorpracticeoftheschooldistrict.UnderSection504,theDistricthastheresponsibilitytoidentify,evaluate,andifthestudentisdeterminedtobeeligible,affordaccesstoappropriateeducationalservices.Priorto determining eligibility under 504, it is the District’s policy to first follow its procedures for acomprehensive evaluation for services under the IDEA, including the requirement to implement theThree-Tier InterventionProcess. If theparentorguardiandisagreeswith thedeterminationmadebytheDistrict,heorshehasarighttoahearingwithanimpartialhearingofficer. The following persons have been designated as the Section 504/Americans with Disabilities ActCoordinatorandwillhandleinquiriesregardingtheMadisonCountySchoolDistrict’snondiscriminationpolicies, the filing of complaints, and requests for copies of complaint procedures coveringdiscriminationonthebasisofdisability.

Section504/ADACoordinator

Name:LynnSlayAddress:476HighlandColonyParkwayRidgeland,MS39157Phone:601.853.1326

TEXTBOOKSTextbooksaremadeavailabletoeachstudentonayearlybasis.Workbooksandotherinstructionalsuppliesarepurchasedbythestudentthroughfeeswhicharecollectedatthebeginningoftheschoolyear.TraditionalstudenttextbooksattheelementaryandmiddleschoollevelmaynotbeassignedforEnglish/LanguageArts/Science/SocialStudiesintheDistrict.Followingbestpracticesinliteracyinstruction,learningisfacilitatedforeachstudentattheirinstructionallevelthroughleveledbooks/resources.Thesebooks/resourcesareprovidedforallstudentsthroughleveledbookroomslocatedineveryelementaryandmiddleschool.AllDistricthighschoolstudentsparticipateinthe1:MInitiativeandhaveaccesstoallinstructionalmaterialsthroughe-books,Internet,orCanvaslearninginstruction.TRANSPORTATIONAllDistricttransportationserviceishandledthroughaprivatecontractwithDurhamSchoolServices.DurhamSchoolServicesprovidestrainingtodriversandinformationalprogramstoadministrationandstudentsemphasizingtransportationregulationsandbussafety.AnyquestionsregardingschooltransportationshouldbedirectedtoDurhamSchoolServices,601-859-0077ortotheOfficeofTransportation,MadisonCountySchools,601-499-0800.

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VISITORS• Visitors,parents,friends,solicitors,oranyoneelsecomingonanycampusorintoanyschool

buildingforanyreasonmustfirstreportdirectlytotheschoolofficetoobtainpermissionfromtheprincipalorschoolofficepersonneltovisitormakepersonalcontactwithstudentsorteachers.Visitorswillbeissuedavisitor’spassonlyafterbeingapproved.Noclassroomvisitsorobservationsareallowedduringinstructionaltime.

• Staff members shall routinely check with visitors to confirm that they have permission from theofficetovisit.Ifpermissionhasnotbeensecured,theteachershouldimmediatelyescortthevisitortotheprincipal’soffice.

TECHNOLOGY

1:MINITIATIVEBeginningwiththe2014-15schoolyear,MadisonCountySchools(MCS)embarkedona1:MDigitalInitiative.Eachstudentingrades9-12receivedalaptop(MacBookAir)touseinschoolandathome.

The1:MDigitalInitiativecontinuesourintegrationoftechnologyintoallareasofcurriculuminorderto equip students with the research, communication, collaboration and creativity skills needed tosucceedinthe21stcentury.MCShighschoolteachersworkdailydevelopingcurriculumandinstructionthateffectivelyintegratestechnologyintostudentlearning.

Rising9thgraders,andstudentsnewtotheDistrict,andtheirparent/guardian,arerequiredtoattendanorientationsessionontheirhighschoolcampuspriortoreceivingalaptop.Allstudentsmustbeaccompaniedbyaparent/guardianandwillberequiredtosignacopyoftheStudentTechnologyHandbookbeforebeingissuedalaptop.AdditionalImportantInformation

• Studentswillbeassessedamandatorynon-refundable$50.00usagefee.• Thelaptop,protectivecase,sleeve,poweradapterandcablemustbereturnedattheend

oftheschoolyear.• Thestudentmusthavecontinuousaccesstothelaptop.Thelaptopcannotbesharedwith

others,asthestudentmustbringittoschooleverydayandhaveaccesstoitathomeforworkoutsideofclass.

• ThelaptopwillhavetheMCSprofileloadedontoit.• Thelaptopmustbefullychargedeachnightbeforebringingittoschool.

Formoreinformation,visitwww.madison-schools.com/1M.

ACCEPTABLEUSEPOLICYMadisonCountySchools(MCS)recognizesthevalueofcomputerandotherelectronicresourcestoimprovestudentlearning,teaching,instruction,researchandcommunicationtoenhancetheadministrationandoperationofitsschools.Tothisend,theMCSprovidesIntranet(internal)andInternet(external)connectionsforstaff,students,andfaculty.MCSencouragestheresponsibleuseofcomputers,computernetworks,includingtheInternet,e-mail,andotherelectronicresourcesinsupportofthemissionandgoalsoftheMCSanditsschools.

InordertoaccessDistrictservicessuchastheIntranetandInternetviatheDistrictNetwork,eachusermustsignaStatementofAssurance(SOA)toacknowledgeagreementwiththisAcceptableUsePolicy(AUP)statingthattheyareawareofandacknowledgeagreementwithallthesectionsbelow.

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TheoperationoftheMCSnetworkisguidedbypolicyorpoliciessetforthbytheMadisonCountySchoolBoard,Districtadministration,theMississippiDepartmentofEducation,andallapplicablelocal,stateandFederalLaws.ThisAUPdoesnotlisteveryapplicablepolicyorlaw,butsetsforthsomespecificpoliciesparticulartoMCS.

MONITORINGOFNETWORKUSEAlldatatransferredand/ortransmittedovertheMCSnetworkcanbemonitoredandrecordedatanytime.Alldatatransferredortransmittedoverthenetworkcanbetrackedandidentified,andoriginatinguserscanbeheldliableiftheiruseofthenetworkviolatesanyestablishedpolicy,regulation,orlaw.Anydatastoredondistrict-ownedequipmentmaybearchivedandpreservedbythedistrictforanindefiniteperiod.Suchdataincludes,butisnotlimitedtoe-mail,textdocuments,digitalphotographs,musicandotherdigitalorelectronicfiles..SCHOOLDISTRICTOWNERSHIPAlldatatransferredoverthedistrictnetworkorstoredonanydistrict-ownedequipment/mediaisthepropertyofMCS.Studentsshouldhavenoexpectationofprivacyofinformationtransmittedand/orstoredondistrictissuedequipment.CONSEQUENCESOFPOLICYVIOLATION(S)TheuseoftheDistrictNetworkisaprivilege,notaright,andinappropriateusewillresultinacancellationofthoseprivileges.Anystudentordistrictstaff,includingcontractservices(outsideparties),whoviolateanypolicy,regulationorlawregardinguseoftheDistrictNetworkwillbeidentifiedandcorrectiveand/orpunitiveactionswillbetaken.AllusersoftheMCSnetworkarechargedwithreportingviolationsormisconducttotheirteachers,supervisors,ortheNetworkadminister.Userswhofailtoreportviolationsaresubjecttothesamedisciplinaryactionsasthosewhoviolatethepolicy.

Violationsoftheseproceduresmayresultin,butisnotlimitedto,alossofaccessprivileges,disciplinaryactionbytheschooland/ordistrictadministration,and/orcontactoflawenforcementagencies.

DISCLAIMEROFLIABILITYMCSdisclaimsallliabilityforthecontentofmaterialstowhichastudentorstaffmayhaveaccessontheInternetandforanydamagessufferedasaresultofthestudentorstaffmember’sInternetuse.BecausetheInternetande-mailisanunregulated,worldwidevehicleforcommunication,informationavailabletostaffandstudentsisimpossibletocontrol.Therefore,MCSshallnotberesponsiblefor:

• Anydamagesastudentorstaffmembermaysuffer,including,butnotlimitedto,lossofdataorinterruptionofservices,

• Fortheaccuracyorqualityofinformationobtainedfromorstoredonanyofitsnetworkorclientsystems,

• Financialobligationsarisingthroughtheunauthorizeduseofthesystems,• Theft,lossordamagetopersonalelectronicdevices,• AnyactionsorobligationsofastudentorstaffmemberwhileaccessingtheInternetoutside

thepublicschoolsystemforanypurpose.

WhileMCStakesstepstoprotectusersfrominappropriatematerial,tointerceptunlawfulandmaliciousactionsfromaffectionusers,tosafeguardusers,nosystemiscompletelyperfect.ThoserisksmustberecognizedandacceptedbyuserswhosigntheAUPSOA.

FILTERINGMCSusesanaggressiveContentFilterandSPAMfilter.MCScomplieswiththeregulationsofCIPA,theChildren’sInternetProtectionAct[Pub.L.No.106-554and47USC254(h)],toprovideInternetcontent

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filteringservicesforstaffandstudents.Filteringservicesareameansofprotectionfromobjectionablesitesbutcannotprovidea100%guarantee.Therefore,MadisonCountySchoolsprovidesnoguaranteesbutwillattempttoprotectstaffandstudentsfromaccessingsuchobjectionableInternetsites.Intheeventthatinappropriatematerialisaccessible,MCSshallnotbeheldliable.

EMAILANDELECTRONICDOCUMENTRETENTIONAllemailsandelectronicdocumentscreatedandsharedwithothersinsideoroutsidetheDistrictinconductingDistrictbusinessshouldbesavedinuser-designatedfoldersontheuser’scomputer.AllDistrictemployeeemailwillbearchivedforaminimumofoneyear.

AllDistrictemployeesandstudentsingrades6-12willbeissuedaDistrictemailaccount.Anyofficialcommunications,e.g.teachertoparent,teachertostudent,studenttoteacher,stafftostaff,mustbeviathedistrict’smadison-schools.comemailsystem.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedtoteacherswhoguideextracurricularactivitiessuchasclubs,choirs,bands,athletics,etc.

Districtstaffwhogeneratenewsletters,memoranda,slideshows,graphics,etc.withtheirworkstations,laptops,orotherdistrictequipment,shouldorganizetheircomputer’sworkspace(storage)usingfolderstostoreelectronicdocumentation.

Useof“internetmail”bystudents,staff,andfacultysuchasYahoomail,Gmail,andPOP3accountsprovidedbytheir“home”internetserviceprovidersisallowedatthistime.

PROHIBITEDACTIONSThefollowingactionsontheDistrictNetworkarespecificallyprohibited,butarenotlimitedto:

• Installingsoftware,softwareapplication,utility,plug-inorothersuchoperationswithouttheapprovaloftheTechnologyoffice;

• Creating,downloading,storing,sending,ordisplayingoffensivemessagesorpicturesincludingbutnotlimitedtopornographicorothersexuallyexplicitmaterial;

• Inserting,using,orattachingnon-approveddisks,CD-ROMs,orothermediastoragedevicesintoorwithcomputers;

• Usingobscene,profane,orvulgarlanguage;• Harassing,insulting,intimidating,orattackingothers;• Giving out personal information about another person, including home address or phone

number;• Engaginginanypractice(s)thatthreatenthenetworkandothertechnologicaltools;• Violatingcopyrightlaws;• Downloadingentertainment/music/video/moviesoftwareorother files for transfer toauser’s

homecomputer,otherpersonal computer,DVD,oranymusic/moviedevice. Thisprohibitionpertainstofreeware,shareware,copyrightedcommercialandnon-commercialsoftware,andallother forms of software and files not directly related to the instructional and administrativepurposesoftheMCS. Software,files,and/orlicensesownedbyMCScannotbetransferredtostafforstudentpersonalorhomecomputers;

• Using the password of others to access the network or any other electronic information ortelecommunicationservices;

• Accessing the documents, files, folders, or directories of others without permission from theownerofthefiles;

• Usingthenetworkandtelecommunicationservicesforcommercialpromotion,productendorsement,oradvertisementnotpreviouslyapprovedbytheMCSSchoolBoard;

• Using the network, electronic information, computer-driven software and telecommunicationservicesforpersonalgainorconvenience;

• Conductingbusinessotherthanthatdeemedacademicinnatureoverthenetwork;

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• Misusing the resources of the district’s network, electronic information ,computer-drivensoftware,ortelecommunicationsserviceequipmentandsupplies;

• Attempttobypassnetworkcontrolsandfilters;• Promoting causes that are religious in nature with no apparent educational or instructional

value; and/or violating this or other procedures and guidelines establish and set forth by theMCSTechnologyOffice.

Theabovelistisnotallinclusiveandwillbeamendedfromtimetotime.

STIPULATIONSFORWEBSITEUSEASDISTRICTREPRESENTATIVESUseofNon-Districtwebsitestopresentinformation,classrooms,clubs,oranyotherofficiallysponsoredactivities of theMCS is prohibited. Any sanctioned activity must be hosted on the District website,(http://www.madison-schools.com).AllwebpublicationswillabidebytheFamilyEducationRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)forthedisseminationofstudentinformation.CurrentteacherororganizationwebsitesoperatingoutsidetheMCS’swebsiteasofJuly1,2008,willbegrantedexceptionfromthisnewprocedure.However,astatementofdisclaimermustbepostedattheschool’swebsiteandasectionunderthenameofeachteacherororganizationthathasanexternalwebsite.

Thedisclaimermustread,“DISCLAIMER;youarenowleavingtheMadisonCountySchoolWebSite.Thedistrictdoesnotendorseandassumesnoresponsibilityforcontentorcontrolofthewebsite(s)towhichyouareabouttoproceed.Thelinkprovidedatthispageisacourtesyservice.Responsibilityofexternalwebsitecontrolandcontentrestsolelyontheauthor(s)ormanager(s)orwebmaster(s)ofsuchwebsite(s)andnotwiththedistrict.”

Attheexternalteacherororganizationwebsite,anotherdisclaimershouldbeposted,“As(a)representative(s)oftheMadisonCountySchool,responsibilityofexternalwebsitecontrolandcontentrestsolelyontheauthor(s)ormanager(s)orwebmaster(s)ofthiswebsite(s)andnotwiththedistrict.MCSdoesnotendorsethiswebsiteforschool,academic,business,oranyotherpurposes.”

Personalelectronicdevicesusedonthedistrictnetworkshouldhaveanti-virusandspywaresoftwareinstalledwhenapplicable.

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ELEMENTARYSCHOOLINFORMATION

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COMPULSORYAGE/ATTENDANCE“Compulsoryschoolagechild”meansachildwhoattainedorwillattaintheageof6yearsonorbeforeSeptember1ofthecalendaryearthestudentwishestoenrollinfirstgrade.Kindergartenattendanceisnotcompulsory;butaccordancewithMiss.CodeAnn.Section37-13-91,studentswhoattaintheageof5yearsonorbeforeSeptember1ofthecalendaryearmayattendkindergarteninthedistrict.SubjecttotheprovisionsofMiss.CodeAnn.Section37-15-9[Requirementsforenrollmentofchildreninpublicschools]subsection(3),anychildwhotransfersfromanout-of-statepublicorprivateschoolinwhichthatstate’slawprovidesforafirst-gradeorkindergartenenrollmentdatesubsequenttoSeptember1,shallbeallowedtoenrollinthepublicschoolsofMississippiatthesamegradelevelastheirpriorout-of-stateenrollment,if:

• Theparent,legalguardianorcustodianofsuchchildwasalegalresidentofthestatefromwhichthechildistransferring;

• Theout-of-stateschoolfromwhichthechildistransferringisdulyaccreditedbythatstate’sappropriateaccreditingauthority;

• Suchchildwaslegallyenrolledinapublicorprivateschoolforaminimumof4weeksinthepreviousstate;and

• ThesuperintendentofschoolsintheapplicableMississippischooldistricthasdeterminedthatthechildwasmakingsatisfactoryeducationalprogressinthepreviousstate.

Ifacompulsoryschoolagechildhasnotbeenenrolledinaschoolwithin15calendardaysafterthefirstdayoftheschoolyear,orsuchchildishabituallyabsentwithoutexcuse,theprincipalshallreportthischildtotheschoolattendanceofficeroftheyouthcourtorfamilycourtforinvestigation.

DYSLEXIAIDENTIFICATIONTheDistrict,incompliancewithHouseBill1031,willscreenstudentsduringthesecondsemesterofKindergartenandduringthefirstsemesteroffirstgradeforcharacteristicsofdyslexia.Adiagnosisofdyslexiamustcomefromalicensedpsychologist,psychometrist,orspeechlanguagepathologist.StudentsdiagnosedwithdyslexiaandservedwillnotnecessarilyhavearulingunderIDEAand/orSection504.SPEECHIDENTIFICATIONTheDistrict,incompliancewithHB896,willscreenallfirstgradersforarticulation,voice,fluencyandlanguagetodeterminetheneedforfurthertesting.

GRADINGKindergarten/Grades1&2K-1-2studentswillreceivereportcardsattheendofeachnine-weekgradingperiod.Thefollowingkeywillbeusedtoconveyprogress:

2nd grade students will begin seeing numerical and/or letter grades on all graded work during thesecondsemesteroftheyear.Thisisanattempttotransitionfromanon-gradedsystemtoasystemofgrades.Thekeyabovewillcontinuetobeusedonreportcards.Grades3,4,5

Report Card Key / Your child is learning this skill, but it has not been formally assessed.

Your child is making progress, but has not met the 80% mastery level.

Your child has mastered this component of the concept/skill. M Your child has learned to work independently using this concept/skill with 80% accuracy.

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Reportcardsforstudentsingrades3,4,and5willbesenthometheweekfollowingeachnine-week’sgradingperiod.NumberandlettergradesareusedtoconveyprogressinareasofLanguageArts,Mathematics,andReading.LettergradesareusedtoreportprogressinScienceandSocialStudiesatgrade3.NumberandlettergradesareusedtoreportprogressinScienceandSocialStudiesatgrades4and5. A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 65-69 F 64andbelow(VeryPoor/Failure) I IncompleteToreportprogressinHandwritingforgrades3,4,and5anS=Satisfactory,N=NeedsImprovement,andU=Unsatisfactorywillbenotes.AüwillbeusedtoindicateworkhabitsmarkedImprovementNeeded. A letterwillbeused to communicate the independent reading levelsof studentsasmeasuredby theBenchmarkAssessmentSystem(BAS).Studentsareexpectedtomasterskillsandreadonlevelinordertoadvancetothenextgrade.IndependentGuidedReadingLevels/ApproximateGradeLevels

BASLevel ABC DEFGHI JKLM NOP QRS TUV

ApproximateGradeLevel Kindergarten 1stGrade 2ndGrade 3rdGrade 4thGrade 5thGrade

Allreportcardsshouldbesignedbyaparentandreturnedtoschoolthefollowingday.PROMOTION/RETENTIONKINDERGARTENInaccordancewithSection37-13-91,studentswhoattaintheageof5yearsonorbeforeSeptember1ofthecalendaryearmayattendkindergartenintheDistrict.Whenacademicskillshavebeensuccessfullymet,thestudentwilladvancetogradeone.Ifthestudenthasnotsuccessfullymetthecriteriatoadvancetogradeone,thestudentwillbeplacedinkindergartenforanadditionalyear.StudentmustbereadingonoraboveIndependentBASLevelCandmaster80%ofLanguageArtsandMathematicsskills*tobepromotedtothenextgrade.TheBoardofEducationhastheauthoritytoretainastudentinkindergartenforanadditionalyeariftheDistrictdeemsthatplacementofthestudentinthefirstgradewouldnotbethemostappropriateeducationalplacementTransfer5-year-oldstudentsor6-year-oldstudentswhohavenotattendedanaccreditedpublic/privateschoolwillbeassessedandappropriateeducationalplacementwillbeassignedonanindividualbasis.Section37-15-33,whichgovernsthetestingandassignmentoftransferstudents,statesthatastudentistobeassignedtothegradeandclassthatisinthebestinterestofthestudent.TheDistrictwillconsidertheeducationalneedsandwelfareofeachindividualstudent.Considerationswillincludebutwillnotbelimitedto:

1. Academiclevel2. Welfareofthestudentinvolved3. Welfareandbestinterestofallstudentsattendingtheschool(s)involved4. Healthfactors

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Processforretentionofakindergartenstudentwillbe:1. Reviewofstudent’syearlyprogressandgrowth2. Documentationofparentnotification3. Kindergartenassessment4. Recommendationofretentiontoschoolprincipal5. Reviewandconcur/denyofretentionbyteacherandschoolprincipal

MembershipoftheKindergartenPromotion/RetentionBoardwillbethestudent’steacher,apeerteacher,principal,parent,andthecurriculumdirectorwhowillserveasfacilitator.TheBoardwillconcurordisagree.Areportwillbeforwardedtothestudent’steacher,parentorguardianandprincipal.GRADES1,2Studentsshouldbereadingonorabovegradelevel(IndependentLevelIfor1stGrade/IndependentLevelMfor2ndGrade),andmaster80%ofLanguageArtsandMathematicsskills*tobepromotedtothenextgrade.GRADES3,4,5Studentsshouldbereadingonorabovegradelevel(LevelPfor3rdGrade/IndependentLevelSfor4thGradeandLevelVfor5thGrade).Allstudents(grades3,4,5)MUSTmasteressentialskillsinReading,LanguageArts,andMathematicsatthe65%level*.*AllskillsaredefinedasMississippiCollege&CareerReadinessStandardsasadoptedbytheMississippiDepartmentofEducation.AnelementarystudentwholeavestheDistrictwithinadequateprogress,orfailingreading,language,ormath,mayberequiredtotakeaplacementtestifhe/sheispromotedbyanotherschooldistrict,butreturnstoMadisonCountySchoolDistrictthefollowingyear.

SCHOOLPARTIESTherewillbe2school-widepartiesduringtheschoolyear-thedaybeforeChristmasholidaysandonValentine’sDay.TheonlyotherpartieswillbePTA/PTO-sponsoredpartiesforspecialrecognition.Kindergartenmayhaveunit-relatedparties.Therewillbenobirthdaypartiesatschool,andnopartyinvitationsshouldbebroughttoordistributedatschool.Pleaserefertoyourschool’sprocedureforbringingtreatsforyourstudent’sbirthday.

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MIDDLESCHOOLANDHIGHSCHOOLINFORMATION

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ACCELERATEDANDADVANCEDPLACEMENTCOURSESTheDistrictoffersthefollowingacceleratedcourses:English ACCEnglishI ACCEnglishII ACCEnglishIII ACCEnglishIVScience Genetics PhysicsI BiomedicalResearch Language SpanishIII SpanishIV FrenchIII LatinIV LatinIIIMath AlgebraIII AdvancedMathPlus Calculus DualCredit CoursestaughtonthehighschoolcampusbyMCSstaff.TheDistrictoffersthefollowingadvancedplacementcourses:English EnglishLanguageandComposition

EnglishLiteratureandCompositionMath CalculusAB CalculusBC

Statistics

SocialStudies ComparativeGovernmentandPolitics EuropeanHistory

HumanGeography MacroEconomics MicroEconomics Psychology U.S.GovernmentandPolitics U.S.History WorldHistory Art ArtHistory

StudioArtScience Biology

ChemistryPhysicsI

PhysicsII

Language FrenchSpanish

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Foracompletelistofcourses,pleaseseethecourseselectionsheet,whichisavailableinyourschoolcounselor’sofficeorontheDistrictwebsiteatwww.madison-schools.com.ATHLETICAWARDSInter-scholasticathleteswillbeeligibletoreceivea“letter”whentheyparticipateinatleast50%oftheopportunitiesforparticipationinagivensport.Forexample:anathletewillbeconsideredafootballlettermanwhenheappearsinatleast20differentandseparatequartersina10gameseason.CLASSIFICATIONLEVELSLevelofclassificationisbasedonobtainingtheCarnegieunitslistedbelow:• Astudentwillbeclassifiedasafreshmanuponpromotionfromthe8thgrade.• AstudentwillbeclassifiedasasophomoreaftersuccessfullycompletingEnglishI*,oneunitof

math,and4additionalunitsforaminimumof6units.• AstudentwillbeclassifiedasajunioraftersuccessfullycompletingEnglishI,EnglishII*,twounitsof

mathand8additionalunitsforaminimumof12units.• AstudentwillbeclassifiedasasenioraftersuccessfullycompletingEnglishI,EnglishII,EnglishIII*,

threeunitsofmathand13additionalunitsforaminimumof18units.Toparticipateingraduationexercises,astudentmust:• beclassifiedasasenior;• haveearned24units,includingEnglishIV*andallotherrequiredcourses;• passallstatemandatedexitexamsorequivalency;• havemetallotherstateandlocalrequirementsforahighschooldiploma.*EnglishI,II,III,andIVmustbetakeninsequence.

CLASSRANKFordiplomaboundseniors,classrankwillbedeterminedbyaveragingthesemestergradesinallcoursesinwhich aCarnegieunit is attempted. Rankwill be computed to thehundredthof apercent exceptwhennecessarytobreakatie,inwhichcasethousandthsofapercentwillbeused.Finalrankwillnotberounded.Averageswillbeobtainedbyaddingnumericalgradesusingthefollowingscale: AdvancedPlacementCourses=1.10xgrade AcceleratedCourses(asrecognizedinthishandbook)=1.05xgrade AllotherCourses=1.0xgradeAfteracoursehasbeenpassed,nofuturegradeearnedinthesamecourseistobeusedindeterminingclassrank.A student’s rank in class will be available after the spring semester of the senior year to determinevaledictorian,salutatorianandotheracademicachievements.Inordertodeterminefinalclassrank,seniorexamsmustbecompletedwithin5daysofthescheduledexamorthestudentmaybegivenazero.COLLEGEDAYSStudentswhoareclassifiedasseniorswillbepermittedtwoexcusedcollegedaysduringtheirsenioryear.Studentswhoareclassifiedasjuniorswillbepermittedoneexcusedcollegedayduringthejunioryear.ThesevisitsshouldbeusedduringthemonthsofSeptemberthroughApril.Studentswishingto

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makeacollegevisitshouldsubmitarequestinwritingoneweekpriortothescheduledvisit.Inorderfortheabsencetobeexcused,thestudentmustpresentasignedcollegevisitationformuponhisreturntoschool.(Visitationformsaregenerallyavailableonallcollegecampuses).Acollegedayabsencewillnotcountagainstexamexemption.CORRESPONDENCECOURSESAstudentmaytakeonlyonecorrespondencecoursethatcountstowardgraduationduringhis/herhighschoolcareer.DUALENROLLMENT/DUALCREDITDualenrollmentisaprogramthatallowshighschooljuniorsandseniorstosimultaneouslyearncollegeorvocationalcredittowardapostsecondarydiplomaataMississippipubliccollegethatmayormaynotalsocountascredittowardahighschooldiplomathroughMadisonCountySchoolsCampusDualCreditprogramandHolmesCommunityCollegeCampusDualEnrollment.AdmissionRequirementsforDualEnrollment/DualCreditStudentsmust:

• HaveearnedaminimumACTCompositeScoreof18,orACTsubscoreasestablishedbyHolmesCommunityCollege,SATCombinedScoreof990,andanoverallGPAofa3.0ona4.0scale.

• Haveearnedaminimumof14creditsandbeclassifiedasajuniororsenior.• Passedaminimumof5credits(canincludesummerschool)fromcoursestakeninthepreceding

schoolyear.• Completeappropriateformsindicatingifstudentwilltakecoursefordualenrollmentonlyor

dualenrollment/dualhighschoolcredit.• Obtainedanunconditionalwrittenrecommendationfromtheirhighschoolprincipaland/or

guidancecounselorpriortoenrollmentincourse.• NothaveanydisciplinaryinfractionsresultinginexpulsionorplacementattheMadisonCounty

AcademicOptionsCenterduringtheprecedingsemester.ImportantFacts:

• Priortoenrollment,thestudentmustreceivewrittenpermissionfromthehighschoolprincipalforparticipation.Aspecificformwillbeprovidedforthatpurpose.Thestudentwillregisteronlineandwillattachacopyoftheofficialstudentclassscheduletotheform,indicatingdaysandtimefortheclass.Thismustbeturnedintotheschoolcounselorpriortothecollegeclassesbeginning.

• ItistheresponsibilityofthestudenttomeetadmissionsrequirementsofthecollegeandpayallfeesrequiredbyHolmesCommunityCollegeforcredit.

• Thestudentwillbeexpectedtofollowtheattendancepolicyatthecollegeandwillsufferallfinancialandacademicpenaltiesthataccruefortardiness,absenceand/orwithdrawal.

• Textbookcostsforthecollegecoursearetheresponsibilityoftheparentand/orstudent.• Ifthestudentwantstodropoutofadualenrollment/dualcreditcourse,thestudentmust

electronicallysubmittheofficialcollegeWithdrawalRequestForm.• Ifthestudentchoosestoearndualcredit,thelettergradeearnedatthecollegewillbethe

gradeassignedthecorrespondingnumericvaluesetbyMadisonCountySchoolBoard.Thenumericgradewillbecalculatedasapartofthegradepointaverageandaffectclassranking.

• Courseweightwillbeassignedbasedonschoolboardpolicyforcoursesearningdualcreditatthehighschool.

• Transportationistheresponsibilityoftheparentand/orstudent.

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DualCredit/HighSchoolGradeTranslationforonlinecoursesorcoursestaughtonHCCcampusA=99 C=79 F=64B=89 D=69 W=NC

EXAMEXEMPTION–MIDDLEANDHIGHSCHOOLExemptionfromexamswillbegrantedattheendofthefirstsemesterforseniorsonly,whoareenrolledinonesemestercourses.Studentseligibleforexemptionfromatestwillhavetheoptiontotakeanexamiftheyfeelitwillimprovetheirgrade.Forallmiddleandhighschoolstudents(grades6-12),exemptionfromthesecondsemestercumulativeexamwhichisadministeredinMayisanearnedprivilege.Astudentwillbeconsideredforexemptionifthestudenthasnoofficeordisciplinaryreferralsinateacher’sclass,orareferralfromanadministrator,andmeetsthefollowingrequirementsregardingabsencesandgradeslistedbelow:SemesterCourses Year-longCoursesAttendance SemesterAverage Attendance FinalAverageNoabsences 70-79 NoAbsences 70-791absence 80-89 1-2absences 80-892absences 90–100 3-4absences 90–100

Allabsenceswillbecountedexceptforthosethatareschool-relatedsuchasathletic,band,andchoircontestsortrips.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoprovidedocumentationofanyschool-relatedabsence.Studentswhoreceiveanout-of-schoolsuspensionatanytimeduringtheyearwillNOTbeexemptfromanyexam.StudentswhoowefeesorfineswillNOTbeexemptfromanyexam.

Tobecountedpresent,astudentmustbeinclass75%oftheclassperiod.

Forthepurposeofexamexemption,three(3)tardies=1absence.FOREIGNEXCHANGESTUDENTSDuetoover-crowding,alimitednumberofforeignexchangestudentswillbeacceptedineachschoolyear.Anyoneinterestedinhostingaforeignexchangestudentshouldobtainapproval,priortoJuly1,fromtheprincipaloftheschoolwhichthestudentwishestoattend.Allinternationalforeignexchangestudentswillbeclassifiednohigherthanthe11thgrade(junior).GRADUATIONPOLICYParticipationinanyMadisonCountySchoolGraduationislimitedtothosestudentswhohavecompletedallgraduationrequirements,asspecifiedbytheBoardofEducationandtheMississippiStateBoardofEducation. Inaddition,studentsparticipating ingraduationshallcomplywithallrulesandregulationsregarding attendance at practice for graduation exercises, proper dress and/or attire, and any otherregulationdeemedappropriate.TheDistrictreservestherighttoholddiplomasandorimposedisciplinaryactionfordisruptiveincidentsormisconductatthegraduationceremony.Students enrolled in the Academic Options Center are not eligible to participate in graduationceremoniesatMadisonCentralHighSchool,GermantownHighSchool,RidgelandHighSchool,orVelmaJacksonHighSchool. However,there isanAcademicOptionsCenter/MCSSummerSchoolGraduationheldinlatesummerforstudentsinthesecategories.

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DISTRICTOPTIONAnystudentwhocompletestheminimumgraduationrequirementsasspecifiedbelowandhasachievedapassingscoreoneachoftherequiredhighschoolexitexaminationsiseligibletoreceiveahighschooldiploma.CURRICULUMAREA CARNEGIEUNITS REQUIREDSUBJECTSEnglish 4 EnglishI

EnglishII

Mathematics 4 AlgebraIorIntegratedMathI

Science 3 BiologyISocialStudies 3 ½MississippiStudies

1WorldHistory1U.S.History½U.S.Government

Health ½ ContemporaryHealthBusinessandTechnology 1 1InformationandCommunicationTechnology (ICTII)

1Science,Technology,Engineering&Mathematics(STEM)1TechnologyFoundations½Keyboardingand½ComputerApplications

TheArts 1 Anyapproved500.000courseElectives 4½ TotalUnitsRequired 21GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTSRequirementsforFreshmanEntranceintoa2YearorCommunityCollegeinMississippiAnystudentwhomeetstherequirementslistedbelowisautomaticallyeligibleforentranceintoa2-yearorcommunitycollege.TheACTtestisalsorequiredforadmission.English:(4Carnegieunits) Math:(4Carnegieunits)

EnglishI AlgebraI EnglishII Geometry EnglishIII 1additionalhighermath EnglishIV course

Anyother1fullcreditmathcourse

Science:(4Carnegieunits) SocialStudies:(4Carnegieunits) BiologyI MSStudies Aphysicalbasedscience(PhysicalScience,Chemistry) WorldGeography

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Anyother2fullcreditsciencecourses WorldHistory U.S.History U.S.Government EconomicsHealth&PhysicalEducation:(1Carnegieunits)

ContemporaryComprehensiveFamily&IndividualHealth(.5Carnegieunit)

PhysicalEducation:(.5Carnegieunit)–MHSAAactivitieswillfulfillthisrequirement. FineArts:(1Carnegieunit) Business/Technology:(1Carnegieunit)

Band .5-ComputerApplication Art .5-Keyboarding IntroductiontoFineArts 1-STEM Theatre ChoralMusic Electives:(5Carnegieunits)

GeneralMusic AnycoursesofyourchoiceAllstudentsmustpassSubjectAreaTestsorequivalencyin: *AlgebraI *BiologyI *EnglishII *U.S.Historyfrom1877 TotalCreditsRequiredforGraduation:24*NOTE:CompensatoryMathematicsandanydevelopmentalmathematicscoursemaynotbeincludedinthefourmathematicscoursesrequiredforgraduation;however,thesecoursesmaybeincludedinthe5generalelectivesrequiredforgraduation.Atleast2ofthe4requiredmathematicscoursesmustbehigherthanAlgebraI.TheallowablemathematiccoursesthatcanbetakenwhicharehigherthanAlgebraIare:Geometry,AlgebraII,Calculus,APCalculusAB,APCalculusBC,APStatistics,SREBMathReady,AlgebraIII,andAdvancedMathPlus.RequirementsforFreshmanEntranceintoa4-YearCollegeorUniversityinMississippiEnglish:(4Carnegieunits) Math:(4Carnegieunits) EnglishI AlgebraI EnglishII Geometry

EnglishIII AlgebraIIplusaminimumEnglishIV of1additionalhighermathcourse

Science:(4Carnegieunits–twolab-based) History:(4Carnegieunits) BiologyI Economics(.5Carnegieunit)

ChemistryI MississippiStudies(.5Carnegieunit) Anylab-based,fullcreditsciencecourse U.S.Government(.5Carnegieunit)

U.S.History WorldGeography(.5Carnegieunit) WorldHistory

(Districtrequirementexceedscollege requirements)

Computer:(.5Carnegieunit) ComputerApplication

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RequiredElective:(2Carnegieunits) Arts:(1Carnegieunit)• Option1:ForeignLanguageIandForeignLanguageII• Option2:ForeignLanguageIandAdvancedWorldGeography• Option3:AnycombinationofEnglish,MathematicshigherthanAlgebraI,Sciencehigherthan

BiologyI,AdvancedElectivecategory,anyAPcourse,anyIBcourse.Plusanyothercourses/electivesrequiredbythelocalschooldistrictforahighschooldiploma.InadditiontothesuccessfulcompletionoftherequiredCarnegieunits,astudentmusthaveachievedapassingscoreontheMississippiSATPorequivalencyrequiredforgraduationbytheStateDepartmentofEducation.Astudentmustalsocurrentlyattendtheschoolfromwhichhewishestograduate.Eachstudentgraduatingfromasecondaryschoolinthedistrictshallhaveearnedatleast2ofthelast4Carnegieunitsattheschoolgrantingthediploma.ThefollowingformulawillbeusedtocalculatethenumberofdaysofenrollmentrequiredtograduatefromaMadisonCountySchoolsecondaryschool:

• 2(B)÷2(A)=C A=Numberofunitsthestudentearnedduringthelastsemester B=Numberofdaysinthesecondsemester

C=Numberofdaysthestudentmustbeenrolledinschoolduringthesecondsemestertobeeligibleforgraduation

GRADUATIONRECOGNITION(DIPLOMABOUND)Distinction Studentswitha90.0–93.99GPASpecialDistinction Studentswitha94.0andaboveGPAGRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS(CAREERPATHWAYS)In2010,Mississippistatepolicymakerspassedlegislationtocreatemultiplepathwaystoastandarddiploma.Thislegislativechangeprovidesforhighschoolcareeroptionprogramsandcareertrackcurriculaforstudentsnotwishingtopursueabaccalaureatedegree.

CurriculumArea

CarnegieUnits

RequiredSubjects

English 41 EnglishIEnglishII

Mathematics 32 AlgebraI

Science 33 BiologyI

SocialStudies 34,5 1U.S.History½U.S.Government½MississippiStudies

HealthandPhysicalEducation ½6 ½ComprehensiveHealth,or½FamilyandIndividualHealth,or½PhysicalEducation

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CareerandTechnical 47 (SelectedfromStudent’sProgramofStudy)

IntegratedTechnology 18 ComputerDiscovery,ICTI,ICTII,9thSTEM,orComputerApplicationsandKeyboarding

AdditionalElectives 2½9 Coursesselectedfromthestudent’sapprovedprogramofstudy

TotalUnitsRequired 2110

1CompensatoryReadingandCompensatoryWritingshallnotbeincludedinthefourEnglishcoursesrequiredforgraduation.ThetwoadditionalEnglishcreditsmustbefromthestudent’sprogramofstudywhichincludesTechnicalWriting,CreativeWriting,EnglishIII,EnglishIV,oranycollege-leveldualcreditcourses.2CompensatoryMathematicsmaynotbeincludedinthethreemathematicscoursesrequiredforgraduation.Effectivewitheighthgradersof2008-2009,Pre-AlgebraandTransitiontoAlgebramaynotbetakenafterastudentcompletesAlgebraI.ForstudentspursuingtheCareerPathwayGraduationOption,atleastoneoftherequiredmathematicscoursesmustbeaboveAlgebraIandselectedfromthestudent’sprogramofstudy.TheallowablemathematicscoursesthatcanbetakenwhicharehigherthanAlgebraIare:Geometry,AlgebraII,SurveyofMathematicalTopics,AdvancedAlgebra,Trigonometry,Pre-Calculus,Calculus,APCalculusAB,APCalculusBC,DiscreteMathematics,Statistics,andAPStatistics,oranycollege-leveldualcreditcourses.Effectivewiththeeighthgradersof2004-2005,Pre-Algebra,TransitiontoAlgebra,andAlgebraI,maybetakenintheeighthgradeforCarnegieunitcredit.Effectivewiththeeighthgradersof2008-2009,GeometrymaybetakenintheeighthgradeforCarnegieunitcredit.3ForstudentspursuingtheCareerPathwayGraduationOption,atleastoneoftherequiredsciencecoursesmustbeaboveBiologyIandselectedfromthestudent’sprogramofstudy.Ifastudent’sprogramofstudyallows,oneunitmaybeinConceptsofAgriscience(AEST).Asecondscienceunitmaybeearnedbycompletingatwocoursesequenceselectedfromthefollowingthreeoptions:ScienceofAgriculturalAnimals,ScienceofAgriculturalPlants,orScienceofAgriculturalEnvironment.Twounitsmaybeinthefollowingcoursesifthestudentcompletesthe2-coursesequence:AgriscienceIⅈAlliedHealthIⅈHealthScienceI&II,AquacultureIⅈForestryIⅈHorticultureIⅈPolymerScienceIⅈTechnologyApplicationsI&IIandEngineeringI&II.4AdvancedplacementU.S.HistoryisacceptedinlieuoftherequiredU.S.History1877toPresent.Thethirdsocialstudiescreditshouldbeselectedbasedonthestudent’sprogramofstudy.5ThecreditearnedforaState/LocalGovernmentcourseinanyotherstatebyanout-of-statetransferstudentwhoentersafterthesophomoreyearcanstandinlieuofMississippiStudiesorMississippiStateandLocalGovernment.IfthetransferstudenttookaState/LocalGovernmentcourseinagradelevelthatdidnotawardCarnegieunitcredit,thenanyother½unitsocialstudiescoursemaybeaccepted.Anout-of-statestudentwhotransfersafterthejunioryearmaysubstituteanyother½unitsocialstudiescourse.CreditearnedforthefirstyearofMarketingandEconomics(Vocational)maybeacceptedinlieuof½unitinEconomics.6CreditearnedinAlliedHealthI/HealthScienceImaybeacceptedinlieuofComprehensiveHealthorFamilyandIndividualHealthtomeetthegraduationrequirementfor½CarnegieunitinHealth.

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Interscholasticathleticactivities,band,andROTCiftheymeettheinstructionalrequirementsspecifiedintheFitnessthroughPhysicalEducationFrameworkmayalsobeaccepted.7CareerandTechnical(CTE)coursesmustbebasedonthestudent’sprogramofstudyandshouldincludedualcredit/dualenrollmentoptionsasfoundinSection37-15-38oftheMississippiCodeof1972.8Evidenceofproficiencyintechnologyisacceptedinlieuoftherequiredcoursesifthestudentearnsoneunitinatechnology-richacademicorcareertechnicalcourserelatedtotheirprogramofstudy.9Electivesmustbeselectedfromcoursesrelatedtothestudent’sprogramofstudy.Creditsearnednotapprovedforthatstudent’sprogramofstudywillnotbecountedtowardgraduationrequirements.10Seethefollowingwebsiteforinformationconcerningequivalencycourseallowancesforallcareerandtechnicaleducationandhowtorecordinformationonastudent’stranscript.(TBA)Mississippi’sInstitutionofHigherLearningrequirementsdifferfromminimumgraduationrequirementsforthisdiplomapathway.

NOPASS/NOPLAYMississippiHighSchoolActivitiesAssociationSCHOLASTICREQUIREMENTSTheMHSAArequiresstudentsparticipatinginMHSAAsanctionedcompetitionstomake“satisfactoryprogresstowardgraduation”.Eachschooldistrictshalldeterminetherequirementsfor“satisfactoryprogresstowardgraduation”throughitsgraduationrequirementsandshallinterpretthisruleaccordingtoitsrequirements.AccordingtoMississippilaw,astudentmustmaintainagradepointaverageofatleasta2.0or“C”averageinordertoparticipateininterscholasticsports/activities.Gradepointaverageswillbecalculatedattheconclusionofthefirstsemesterusingthesemesteraveragesofallcoursesthestudentistaking.Studentswhodonothavea2.0or“C”averageforthefirstsemesterwillbeineligibleforthesecondsemester.Attheendoftheschoolyear,eachstudent’sgradepointaveragefortheyearwillbeassessed.Thisassessmentwillreflecttheaveragefortheentireyearusingthefinalgradesforeachcourse.Astudentwhodoesnothaveagradepointaverageofatleasta2.0or“C”average,willbeineligibleforfallsemester.HighSchooleligibilitybeginswhenastudententersninthgrade.Tobeeligibleforthefallsemester,astudentmustbepromotedtoninthgradewithatleastanoverall2.0or“C”averageofalleighthgradecourses.Astudentmaybecomeeligibleforthesecondsemesteronlyonceduringhis/herhighschoolcareerifhe/shefailstheyear-endaveragethepreviousyear,byachievingatleastanoverall2.0or“C”averageattheendofthefirstsemester.A2.0or“C”averagemaybecalculatedintwoways:

1. Gradepointaverage:A=4,B=3,C=2,D=1,F=02. Numericalaverage:placeallsemesteroryear-endaveragesinthelocalgradingscale.Ifthe

overallaverageisa“C”orbetter,thestudentiseligible.

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MIDDLESCHOOLSCHOLASTICREQUIREMENTForparticipationonthemiddleschoollevel,astudentmustbepromoted(ifnotpromoted,thestudentisineligiblefortheentireyear)andhavepassedanyfourbasiccourses(anysubjectthatmeetstheequivalentofatleast250minutesperweekormeetstheStateDepartmentrequirement)witha2.0or“C”averagetheprevioussemester(computednumericallyorbyGPA).Theyear-endaverageoffourbasiccoursespassedwillbeusedtodetermineeligibilityforthefallsemester.Thesameguidelinesapplyattheendofthefirstsemesterforspringparticipation.Studentsmustbeontracktobepromotedtobeeligible.Astudentonthejuniorhigh/middleschoollevel,whowaspromotedbutisnoteligibleatthebeginningoftheschoolyearduetohis/heracademicaverage,maybecomeeligibleforthesecondsemesteronlyonceduringthestudent’sjuniorhigh/middleschoolcareerbypassingfourbasiccourseswithanoverallaverageof2.0attheendofthefirstsemester. SEVENTHANDEIGHTHGRADEPARTICIPATIONONTHEHIGHSCHOOLLEVELInordertoparticipateinthefallsemester,astudentmustbepromoted(ifnotpromoted,thestudentisineligiblefortheentireyear)havingpassedthefourcorecourses(English,math,scienceandsocialstudies),andtheaverageofthosefourcorecoursesmustbea“C”orabove.Forspringsemestereligibility,thestudentdoesnothavetobepassingallfourcorecourses,buttheaverageofthosefourcorecoursesmustbea“C”orabove.Studentswhoareallowedtoparticipateonahighschoolteaminanysport/activityshallnotbeallowedtoparticipateonamiddleschoolteaminthesamesport/activityatthesametimeoratalaterdate.SPECIALEDUCATIONREQUIREMENTSSpecialeducationstudentsmakingsatisfactoryprogressaccordingtothecommitteesreviewingtheirIndividualEducationPlans(IEP)shallbeacademicallyeligible.Specialeducationstudentsmustmaintainattendanceaccordingtodistrictpolicy,beassignedadateenteringninthgradecorrespondingtootherstudentsofthatage,andbesubjecttoallotherrulesandregulationsoftheMHSAA.FOREIGNEXCHANGESTUDENTREQUIREMENTSAforeignexchangestudentparticipatinginanestablishedprogramacceptedbytheCouncilofStandardsforInternationalEducationTravel(CSIET)shallbeimmediatelyeligibletoparticipateinMHSAAsanctionedsports/activitiesintheschooldistrictinwhichthehostfamilyisabonafideresident.Eligibilityisgrantedforoneyearprovidedthereisnoevidenceofrecruitmentofthestudentbytheschooloranotherfamily.AstudentwhohasestablishedeligibilityataMississippischoolandparticipatesinaForeignExchangeProgramsponsoredbyaCSIETapprovedprogramwillbeeligibleforparticipationimmediatelyuponhis/herreturntothesameMississippischool.ThestudentshallmeetallotherrequirementsforeligibilityoftheMHSAA. STUDENTSOUTOFSCHOOLFORONEORMORESEMESTERSAneligiblestudentwhodropsoutofschoolforoneormoresemestersandre-enrollsisineligibleuntilhe/sheachievesanoverallaverageof2.0attheendofthesemester.Astudentwhoiseligibleforagivensemestercannotdropoutofschoolduringthesemesterorremainoutofschoolforoneormoresemestersandthenbeeligibleforthenextsemesterhe/sheattends.

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SUMMERSCHOOLCREDITSCredits/Carnegieunitsearnedbyastudentinanaccreditedsummerschoolshallbeconsideredindetermininghis/herscholasticeligibility.Onlyonecreditperyearmaybeusedforeligibility.Coursemustbecompletedandrecordedincounselors’officeonorbeforethefirstdayoftheschoolyear.CREDITRECOVERYAND/ORCORRESPONDENCECOURSESCreditrecoverycoursesandaccreditedcorrespondencecoursesmaybeacceptedindeterminingeligibilityprovidedthecoursehasbeencompletedandrecordedpriortothefirstdayofthefollowingyear/semester.EXCEPTION:Achangeofresidenceforthepurposeofcreatingathleticeligibilityshallnotbeconsideredabonafidechangeofresidence,unlessthemoveismade60dayspriortothebeginningofschool.Studentstransferringtoandenrolledinaparticularschoolduringthesummermayparticipateinsummeractivitiessuchasband,athletics,etc.SCHEDULECHANGESTheDistricthasaNoDropPolicyforscheduledclasses.Pre-registrationateachschoolisheldduringthelastmonthsoftheschoolyear.Eachstudentisgivenanopportunitytoselectthesubjectsforthefollowingyear.Teachersareemployedonthebasisofstudents’subjectselections.Absolutelynochangeofscheduleswillbemadeexceptforadministrative/academicpurposes.SELECTIONOFMR./MISSHIGHSCHOOLEachcandidatenominatedmustmeetspecificguidelinesandbeapprovedbyafacultycommittee.Eachcandidatemustbean“idealstudent,havingconductabovereproach”inadditiontomeetingthefollowingguidelines:• beamemberoftheseniorclassasofSeptember1;• beanhonorrollstudent;• supportandupholdtheprinciplesandrulesoftheschool;• manifestoutstandingschoolspiritSTUDENTELECTIONS/TRYOUTSWithin the District, each school has its own unique activities, elections, clubs and organizations andeligibilityrequirementsforparticipation.Onlyfull-timestudentswhoareenrolledthefirstdayofschoolin Januaryof that school year, andmeetMHSAAeligibility requirements,mayparticipate inelectionsandtryoutforcheerordanceteamatthatparticularschool.TheDistrictreservestherighttoremovethenameofanystudentwithmultipleand/orseriousofficereferrals.EXCEPTION: Students transferring to and enrolling in a particular school after tryouts have beenconducted,mayparticipateinsummeractivitiessuchasband,athletics,etc.

STATEASSESSMENTSREQUIREDFORGRADUATIONGRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS

• StudentsmustpasstheSubjectAreaTestsinU.S.Historyfrom1877,EnglishII,BiologyIandAlgebraI.ThisgroupofstudentsmustpassallfourSubjectAreaTestseveniftheytakethecourse(s)priortotheir9thgradeyear.

• StudentsenteringaMississippipublicschoolwillnotberequiredtopassanyend-of-courseSubjectAreaTestinacourseforwhichtheschoolacceptsCarnegieunitsearnedbythestudent

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inaprivateschoolasfulfillingtherequirementsforaMississippihighschooldiploma,providedtheprivateschoolisaccreditedregionallyorbythestateofMississippi.

• StudentsenteringaMississippipublicschoolwillberequiredtopassanyend-of-courseSubjectAreaTestinacourseforwhichtheschoolacceptsCarnegieunitsearnedbythestudentthroughhomeschoolingoranon-accreditedprivateschoolasfulfillingtherequirementsforaMississippihighschooldiploma.

AnyMississippipublicschoolstudentwhofailstopassarequiredSubjectAreaTestwillbeofferedachancetoretaketheapplicabletestbasedonthenumberofretestopportunitiesprovidedbytheMississippiDepartmentofEducationuntilminimumgraduationassessmentrequirementshavebeenmet.

APPEALSPROCESSWhenastudent,parent,ordistrictpersonnelhasreasontobelievethat,duetoascoringerror,astudentwhodidnotpassaSubjectAreaTestshouldhavepassedthetest,anappealforrescoringmaybemade.

Process1. Thestudent,parentorDistrictpersonnelmustsubmitawrittenstatementwithsupporting

informationoutliningwhytheapplicantthinkshe/sheshouldhavepassedthetest.2. Theinitialappealissubmittedatthelocallevelfordeterminationofmerit.3. Alocaldecisionismadetoforwardtheappealtothestatelevelforconsiderationorto

denytheappeal.4. Iftheappealisdeniedatthelocallevel,theappealcanbesubmitteddirectlytothestate

levelforconsideration.5. Directappealsandappealsforwardedfromthelocallevelareconsideredatthestate

level,andadecisionismadetogranttheappealortodenyit.6. Anyrequestforrescoringmustbesubmittednolaterthanonecalendaryearfromthe

timeofthereceiptofscorereportsinthedistrict.7. Iftherescoringdeterminesthatascoringerroroccurredthatresultsinthestudentpassing

thetest,thetestingcompanywillbearthecostoftherescoring.Iftherescoringdoesnotdeterminethatascoringerroroccurred,thecostsassociatedwithrescoringwillbebornebytheschooldistrictinwhichthestudenttookthetestinquestion.

AppealforaSubstituteEvaluationProcessWhenastudent,parent,orDistrictpersonnelhasreasontobelievethatastudenthasmasteredthesubjectareacurriculumbutisunabletodemonstratemasteryonthestandardstatewideSubjectAreaTest,anappealforasubstituteevaluationprocessmaybemade.CriteriaforSubmittinganAppealThestudenteitherpassedthecoursebutfailedtheSubjectAreaTest,orthestudentfailedtheSubjectAreaTestduringasubsequentretest.

AppealsProcess1. Thestudent,parentordistrictpersonnelmustsubmitawrittenstatementwithsupporting

evidenceindicatingthatthestudenthasmasteredthesubjectareacurriculumandoutliningreasonsthestudentmightbesuccessfulwithasubstituteevaluation.

2. Theinitialappealissubmittedatthelocallevelfordeterminationofmerit.3. Alocaldecisionismadetoforwardtheappealtothestatelevelforconsiderationortodeny

theappeal.4. Iftheappealisdeniedatthelocallevel,theappealcanbesubmitteddirectlytothestate

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5. Directappealsandappealsforwardedfromthelocallevelareconsideredatthestatelevel,andadecisionismadetogranttheappealortodenyit.

6. Iftheappealisgranted,theMississippiDepartmentofEducationwillassessthesubstituteevaluationtodetermineifthestudentdemonstratesmasteryofthesubjectareacurriculum.

7. Iftheresultsofthesubstituteevaluationdeterminethatthestudenthasdemonstratedmasteryofthecurriculum,apassingscorewillbesubstitutedforafailingscoreonthestandardstatewideSubjectAreaTest,andtheMississippiDepartmentofEducationwillbearthecostassociatedwiththesubstituteevaluation.Iftheresultsofthesubstituteevaluationdonotdeterminethatthestudenthasdemonstratedmasteryofthecurriculum,thestudentmustcontinueparticipatinginsubsequentstandardstatewidetesting.Thecostsassociatedwiththeadministrationandscoringofthesubstituteevaluationwillbebornebytheschooldistrictinwhichthestudenttookthetestinquestion.

SUMMERPROGAMSMadisonCountySchoolswillofferdigitallearningopportunitiestostudentswhoneedcoursesorcreditsforpromotionorgraduationpurposes.Inaddition,studentsingrades9–12willbeaffordedanopportunitytoenrollinselectcourses.OnlystudentsenrolledinMadisonCountySchoolsareeligibletoparticipateinthesesummerprograms.Threespecificprogramswillbeincluded.TheseprogramsincludeExtendedSchoolProgram(6–8),DigitalCreditRecovery(9–12),andBlendedLearning(9–12).Studentsmustreceiveapprovalfromtheschoolcounselorandwrittenpermissionfromtheschoolprincipaltoparticipate.Studentsingrades6–12mustreceiveapprovalfromtheschoolcounselorandwrittenpermissionfromtheschoolprincipaltotakeasummercourseataninstitutionotherthanaMadisonCountyschool.TransferstudentsattendingsummerschoolataninstitutionotherthantheoneinwhichthestudentwasenrolledduringthepreviousschoolyearmusthavethecreditsacceptedandrecordedontheschoolrecordsoftheinstitutioninwhichthestudentwasenrolledduringthefullschoolyearbeforetherecordsareforwardedtoMadisonCountySchools.(Onlyonecreditwillbeacceptedforsummerschoolworksentdirectlyfromanon-publicschool.)EXTENDEDSCHOOLPROGRAMTheExtendedSchoolProgramwillbeofferedtostudentsinGrades6–8whodidnotsuccessfullycompleteacourseduringthemostrecentschoolyear.TheExtendedSchoolProgramStudentsenrolledinthisprogrammustcompleteallremainingcourserequirementsbeforecreditforthecourseisissued.{MSCode37-3-49}InordertoparticipateintheExtendedSchoolProgram,thestudentmusthavereceivedafinalgradeofatleast55inthecourseorhaveaprincipal’srecommendation.Twosourcesofdatawillbeusedtodevelopaprogramofstudyforeachstudent:

a. Aformwillbecompletedbyeachstudent’sregularteacherthatdetailstheobjectivesnotmasteredduringtheregularschoolyear.

b. Apre-testwillbegivenonthefirstdayofclasstodeterminetheobjectivesthestudenthasnotmastered.

IfastudentissuccessfulintheExtendedSchoolProgram,thegradeforthesemester(s)recoveredwillbenohigherthanaminimumpassinggradeof65.Thefinalaveragefortherecoveredcoursewillberecalculated.

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DIGITALCREDITRECOVERYDigitalCreditRecoverywillbeofferedtostudentsingrades9–12whodidnotsuccessfullycompleteacourseduringthemostrecentschoolyear.DigitalCreditRecoveryisnotforstudentswhoaretakingaclassforthefirsttime.Studentswillcompletecourseworkthroughadigitalplatform,thenreporttoclasstotakeproctoredtestsandexams.Studentswillreceiveindividualizedinstructionasneeded.Studentswillberequiredtoattendanestablishednumberofclassmeetingsuntiltheyhavesuccessfullycompletedallrequirementstorecovercredit.Studentswillreceiveindividualizedinstructionasneeded.InordertoparticipateinDigitalCreditRecovery,thestudentmusthaveearnedafinalgradeofatleast55inthecourse.DigitalCreditRecoverycoursesmayinclude:

a. EnglishIb. EnglishIIc. EnglishIII(Researchpaperisrequired.)d. EnglishIV(Researchpaperisrequired.)e. FoundationsofAlgebraf. AlgebraIg. Geometryh. AlgebraIIi. Chemistryj. MSStudiesk. WorldGeographyl. U.S.Historym. U.S.Governmentn. Economics

Twosourcesofdatawillbeusedtodevelopaprogramofstudyforeachstudent:

a. Aformwillbecompletedbyeachstudent’sregularteacherthatdetailstheobjectivesnotmasteredduringtheregularschoolyear.

b. Apre-testwillbegivenonthefirstdayofclasstodeterminetheobjectivesthestudenthasnotmastered.

AmaximumoftwoCarnegieunitsmaybeobtainedthroughDigitalCreditRecovery.IfastudentissuccessfulinDigitalCreditRecovery,thegradeforthesemester(s)recoveredwillbenohigherthantheminimumpassinggradeof65.StudentswhowithdrawfromDigitalRecoverypriortothecompletionof25%ofthecoursewillnotreceivearefundoftuitionandthecoursewillnotbeincludedinthestudent’spermanentrecord.Ifastudentprogressesbeyond25%anddoesnotcompletethecourse,0swillbeawardedforallincompleteworkandwillbefactoredintothestudent’sfinalgradeforthecourse.Thisgradewillbecomepartofthestudent’spermanentrecord.Allgradesincludedinthestudent’spermanentrecordwillbefactoredintotheGPAandQPA.Thefinalaveragefortherecoveredcoursewillberecalculated.AdiplomawillnotbeawardeduntilthestudentpassesallSATPexams.BLENDEDLEARNINGBlendingLearningwillbeofferedtostudentsingrades9–12whoareenrollinginacourseforthefirsttime.Thisprogramisintendedtohelpstudentsfulfilltherequirementsoftheirintendedcourseofstudy.Studentswillcompletecourseworkthroughadigitalplatform,thenreporttoclasstotakeproctoredtestsandexams.Studentswillreceiveindividualizedinstructionasneeded.Studentswillberequiredtoattendanestablishednumberofclassmeetingsuntiltheyhavesuccessfullycompletedallrequirements.StudentswhowithdrawfromBlendedLearningpriortothecompletionof25%ofthe

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coursewillnotreceivearefundoftuitionandthecoursewillnotbeincludedinthestudent’spermanentrecord.Ifastudentprogressesbeyond25%anddoesnotcompletethecourse,0swillbeawardedforallincompleteworkandwillbefactoredintothestudent’sfinalgradeforthecourse.Thisgradewillbecomepartofthestudent’spermanentrecord.Allgradesincludedinthestudent’spermanentrecordwillbefactoredintotheGPAandQPA.InordertoparticipateinBlendedLearning,studentsmustmeetthefollowingcriteria:

• OverallCaverage• Principalapproval

BlendedLearningcoursesmayinclude:• EnglishIII(Researchpaperisrequired.)• EnglishIV(Researchpaperisrequired.)• AlgebraII• SpanishI• ContemporaryHealth• Psychology• AdvancedWorldGeography• MSStudies• WorldGeography• Driver’sEducation(noon-linecomponent)

AmaximumoftwocreditsmaybeobtainedthroughDigitalLearningorBlendedLearning,perMississippiPublicSchoolsAccountabilityStandardsandeligibilityrequirementsoftheMississippiHighSchoolActivitiesAssociation.SUMMERSCHOOLTobeeligibleforsummerschool,astudentmusthaveafinalgradeaverageofatleast55inthecoursethathe/shewishestoretake.Studentsingrades9-12mustreceiveapprovalfromtheschoolcounselorandwrittenpermissionfromthehighschoolprincipaltotakeasummerschoolcreditataninstitutionotherthanMadisonCentralHS,RidgelandHS,RosaScott,GermantownHSorVelmaJacksonHS.(Onlyonecreditisaccepted,asperMississippiPublicSchoolsAccountabilityStandards,andeligibilityrequirementsoftheMississippiHighSchoolActivitiesAssociation).Transferstudentsattendingsummerschoolataninstitutionotherthantheoneinwhichthestudentwasenrolledduringthepreviousschoolyear,musthavethecreditsacceptedandrecordedontheschoolrecordsoftheinstitutioninwhichthestudentwasenrolledduringthefullschoolyearbeforetherecordsareforwardedtoMadisonCountySchools.(Onlyonecreditwillbeacceptedforsummerschoolworksentdirectlyfromanon-publicschool).

TERMRECOVERY

1. Termrecoverywillbeofferedonlytostudentsingrades9–12.2. Termrecoverymaybeavailabletostudentswhodidnotpassacourseinthemostrecentterm

completed.3. Inordertobeeligiblefortermrecovery,thestudentmusthavereceivedatleastatermgradeof

55inthecourse.4. DiplomaswillnotbeawardeduntilastudentpassesallSATPexamsorequivalency.5. Termrecoverycoursesmayincludebutarenotlimitedto:

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• EnglishIII• EnglishIV• AlgebraII• Geometry• Chemistry• U.S.History• Economics

6. Studentswillcompletecourseworkthroughadigitalplatform,andcompletetestsandexamsproctoredbydesignatedschoolstaff.Studentsmayworkontermrecoveryathomeorduringtheschooldayifpermitted.

7. Ifastudentissuccessfulinatermrecoverycourse,theirtermgradewillbechangedtotheminimumpassingscoreof65.

8. Eachschoolwilldesignateappropriatestafftomonitorthestudentprogressandfacilitatetheprogram.

9. Thedeadlineforcompletionofeachtermrecoverycourseisonorbeforetheendofthenexttermperiod.(Forexample,1sttermrecoveryistobecompletedonorbeforetheendofthe2ndterm.)

10. Parent/Guardiansignaturewillberequiredforstudentparticipationintermrecovery.11. AmaximumoftwoCarnegieunitsmaybeobtainedthroughdigitaltermrecovery.

VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIANAstudentmustbeenrolledfor3semesterspriortograduation(notcountingsummerschool),andmustbecompletinga4-yearcourseofstudy,tobeeligibleforValedictorianorSalutatorian.

ACADEMICOPTIONSCENTERTheMadisonCountySchoolDistrictoffersanalternativeschool,namedtheAcademicOptionsCenter,forstudentsofcompulsoryschoolage.StudentsmaybereferredtotheAcademicOptionsCenterforanyofthefollowingreasons:

1. Anystudentwhohasbeenplaced,iscurrentlyplaced,orispendingplacementinanyalternativeschoolprograminanotherschooldistrictorwhohasbeenexpelledfromanotherschooldistrict,andtransferstoenrollintheDistrictshallautomaticallybeplacedintheDistrict’sAcademicOptionsCenter;

2. Anystudentwhoisreferredtothealternativeschoolbyadispositiveorderofa chancellororyouthcourtjudgeshall,withtheconsentoftheSuperintendent,beplaced intheAcademicOptionsCenter; 3. AnystudentwhoisreferredforplacementintheAcademicOptionsCenterupona requestbythestudent’sparent,legalguardian,orcustodianbaseduponadocumented needbecauseofdisciplinaryproblemswiththestudent;

4. Anystudentwhosepresenceintheclassroom,inthedeterminationoftheSuperintendentorschoolprincipal,isadisruptiontotheeducationalenvironmentoftheschooloradetrimenttothebestinterestandwelfareofthestudentsandteacherofaclassroomasawholemaybereferredforplacementintheAcademicOptionsCenter;

5. Anystudentwhoissuspendedfromschoolformorethantendaysmaybereferredfor placementintheAcademicOptionsCenter.Studentswhoareexpelledfromschoolfor possessionofaweaponorotherfeloniousconductarenoteligibleforplacementinthe AcademicOptionsCenter;

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6. AnystudentwhoeitherwithdrawsfromenrollmentintheDistrictwhileintheAcademicOptionsCenterorwithdrawswhilereferraltotheAcademicOptionsCenterispendingmustcompletethestudent’sassignmenttotheAcademicOptionsCenterbeforereturningtohisorherregularorhomeschoolintheDistrict;or

7. AnystudentwhoisreferredtotheAcademicOptionsCenterwillnotbeeligibleforexamexemption.

PROCESSFORREFERRALTOACADEMICOPTIONSCENTERWhenthehomeschoolprincipalrecommendsplacementofastudentintheAcademicOptionsCenter,thehomeschoolprincipaloranassistantprincipalshallinformthestudentandthestudent’sparentorguardianoftherecommendationandthereasonsfortherecommendation.Thehomeschoolprincipaloranassistantprincipalmusthaveeitheranin-personconferenceoratelephoneconferencewiththestudent’sparentorguardianabouttherecommendation.Pendingacceptancebythestudent’sparentorguardianofplacementintheAcademicOptionsCenterorpendingahearingontherecommendationforplacementintheAcademicOptionsCenter,thesuspendedstudentshallnotattendschooloranyschool-relatedfunction,activity,oreventeitheronoroffschoolproperty.WAIVEROFHEARINGANDACCEPTANCEOFPLACEMENTATACADEMICOPTIONSCENTERThehomeschoolprincipalshallexplaintothestudent’sparentorguardianthattheDistrictwillconductahearingontherecommendationtoplacethestudentintheAcademicOptionsCenterandthatthestudent’sparentorguardianmaywaivethehearingandconsenttoplacementofthestudentintheAcademicOptionsCenter.Theparentorguardianmustsignawrittenwaiverandacceptanceofplacement.Oncetheparentorguardiansignsthewrittenwavierandacceptanceofplacement,thewaivershallnotberevoked.HEARINGONRECOMMENDATIONFORPLACEMENTATACADEMICOPTIONSCENTERIfthestudent’sparentorguardiandoesnotwaiveahearingbysigningawrittenwaiver,thehomeschoolprincipalorassistantprincipalshallsendtoorgivetheparentorguardianwrittennoticeofthedateandtimeforahearingonthereferralrecommendation.Ahearingwillbescheduledwithin10orlesscalendardaysfromthedateofthewrittennoticeofahearing.IfthehearingdatefallsduringaDistrictholidayperiodsuchasChristmasorspringbreak,thehearingshallbesetwithinthefirstschoolweekaftertheholidayperiod.Failureofthestudent’sparentorguardiantoappearatthehearingisawaiverofthehearing,whichwaivermaynotberevoked.Thestudentandthestudent’sparentorguardianmayberepresentedbylegalcounselatthehearing.AnemployeeoftheDistrictwillactashearingofficerandpresideoverthehearing.ThehearingcommitteewillconsistofthreeDistrictadministrators,noneofwhomshallbefromthestudent’shomeschool.Thehearingisinformalandisnotopentothepublic.Formalrulesofevidencedonotapply.ThecommitteewillhearfromthehomeschoolprincipalorassistantprincipalwhoshallpresentasummaryofthefactsandcircumstancessupportingtherecommendationforplacementattheAcademicOptionsCenter.Thecommitteemayalsohearfromthestudent’scounselor;witnesses,ifany,fortheDistrict;theDistrict’scounsel,ifpresent;thestudent;thestudent’sparentorguardian;andthestudent’switnessesandcounsel,ifany.Iftheparentorguardianengageslegalcounsel,theDistrictrequeststhattheparentorguardianortheircounselnotifythehearingofficerortheSuperintendentreasonablyinadvanceofthehearingdatesotheDistrictmayhaveitscounselpresent.Theparentorguardian,ortheircounsel,mayquestiontheDistrict’switnesses.Thehearingcommitteemayaskquestionsandseekwhateverinformationitneedsforitsdecisionfromanypersonattendingthehearing.

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Thehearingofficerwillcommunicatethehearingcommittee’sdecisiontothestudent’sparentorguardian,generallywithinadayofthehearingcommittee’sdecision.APPEALTOBOARDOFEDUCATIONThestudent’sparentorguardianofthestudentwhoisaggrievedbythehearingcommittee’sdecisionmayappealthedecisiontotheBoardofEducationoftheDistrict.Ifthestudent’sparentorguardianwishestoappealthehearingcommittee’sdecisiontotheBoardofEducation,thestudent’sparentorguardianmustrequestanappealwithin10daysofthedatethatthehearingofficertoldtheparentorguardianofthehearingcommittee’sdecision.Theparentorguardianmusteitheremail,makehanddeliveryof,ormailbyU.S.mailawrittenrequestforappealtotheSuperintendentattheDistrict’sCentralOfficelocatedat476HighlandColonyParkway,Ridgeland,Mississippi.IftherequestissentbyU.S.mail,therequestmustbepostmarkedwithin10daysofthedatethatthehearingofficertoldtheparentorguardianofthehearingcommittee’sdecision.IfnowrittenrequestforanappealtotheBoardofEducationismadewithin10days,thehearingcommittee’sdecisionshallbefinalandnoappealmaybetaken.Ifastudent’sparentorguardianmakesatimelyandproperappealtotheBoardofEducation,theBoardofEducationshallheartheappealataregularmeetingorataspecialmeetingcalledbytheBoard.Theappealshallbeheardinexecutivesessionandnoformalrulesofevidenceshallapply.ThedayfollowingtheBoarddecision,theSuperintendentorhisdesigneeshallcommunicatethedecisionoftheBoardtotheappealingparentorguardian.PLACEMENTINTHEACADEMICOTIONSCENTER UponnotificationbythehearingofficerofthefinaldecisiontoplaceastudentintheAcademicOptionsCenterornotificationbytheSuperintendentofthefinaldecisionbytheBoardtoplaceastudentintheAcademicOptionsCenter,thestudent’sparentorguardianshallcontacttheAcademicOptionsCenterprincipaltoarrangeforaconferencewiththestudentattheAcademicOptionsCenter.Ifastudent’sparentorguardiandecidesthatthestudentwillnotattendtheAcademicOptionsCenter,theparentorguardianmustnotifytheprincipaloftheAcademicOptionsCenter.Ifnosuchnotificationbythestudent’sparentorguardianisreceivedbytheAcademicOptionsCenterprincipalwithin5daysofnotificationbythehearingofficerofthefinaldecisiontoplaceastudentinAcademicOptionsCenterorbytheSuperintendentofthefinaldecisionbytheBoardofEducationandnoconferencehasbeenscheduledwiththeAcademicOptionsCenterprincipal,theDistrictwillnotifytheattendanceofficerthatthestudentisnotattendingschool.StudentsplacedattheAcademicOptionsCenterfordrug-relatedoffensesorstudentswhohavetestedpositivefordrugspriortoplacementattheAcademicOptionsCentershallbesubjecttopassingadrugtestpriortobeingdismissedfromtheAcademicOptionsCenter.Ifastudentdoesnotpassthedrugtest,he/sheshallremainattheAcademicOptionsCenteruntilthestudentpassesadrugtest.AnystudentplacedattheAcademicOptionsCenter,includinganystudentwhowithdrawsfromenrollmentintheDistrictinsteadofattendingAcademicOptionsCentermaynotparticipateinorattendanyschool-relatedactivities,functions,oreventseitheronoroffcampus.SuchstudentsareprohibitedfromenteringuponanyschoolpropertyotherthanforattendanceattheAcademicOptionsCenter.TheprincipalandcounseloroftheAcademicOptionsCentershallreviewdataoneachstudentassignedtotheAcademicOptionsCentertodeterminehisorherfunctionalgradelevel.Anindividualinstructionplan(IIP)shallbepreparedforeachstudentattheAcademicOptionsCenter.TheIIPshallbethebasisforplanninginstructionforthestudent.EachstudentattheAcademicOptionsCenterwillhaveabehaviorplan.

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StudentswhoattendtheAcademicOptionsCentermustabidebyallAcademicOptionsCenterrulesandregulations,includingthegeneraldisciplinaryrulesandcodeofconductforstudents.TheSuperintendentortheAcademicOptionsCenterprincipalmaysuspendastudentfromtheAcademicOptionsCenter,extendthetimeforwhichthestudentwasoriginallyassignedtotheAcademicOptionsCenter,orrecommendexpulsionofastudentfromtheAcademicOptionsCenterforanytypeofmisconduct.Afterahearing,astudentmaybeexpelledfromtheAcademicOptionsCenterforanytypeofmisconduct,whetherafelony,misdemeanor,oranyviolationofschoolandconductrules.TheDistrictprovidescamera-equippedbustransportationforstudentstotheAcademicOptionsCenter.AstudentattheAcademicOptionsCenterwhoviolatesrulesandregulationsgoingtoandfromschoolmaybedeniedbustransportation.PROBATIONARYSTAUSUPONRETURNTOHOMESCHOOLThestudent’sreturntothehomeschoolwillbeonaprobationarystatusfor20schooldays.Duringthisprobationaryperiod,thehomeschoolprincipalortheSuperintendentmayimmediatelyre-assignthestudenttotheAcademicOptionsCenterwithoutahearingifthehomeschoolprincipalortheSuperintendentdecidesthatthestudent’sbehaviorwarrantsimmediatereassignmenttotheAcademicOptionsCenter.STUDENTSWITHDISABILITIESProceduresforManifestationDeterminationandChangeofPlacementtotheAcademicOptionsCenterBeforebeingplacedattheAcademicOptionsCenter,astudentwithdisabilitiesmusthavebehaviorgoalsandbehaviorinterventionplan(BIP)inplaceifpriorhistoryofbehaviorincidentshasbeendocumented.Theonlyexceptionisforstudentoffensesinvolvingdrugs,weapons,andseriousbodilyinjury.IfSchoolAdministratorrecommendsAcademicOptionsCenterplacement,thestudentissuspendedfornomorethan10days(unlessfordrugs,weapons,orseriousbodilyinjury)andtheparentisnotifiedofthesuspension.UnlessparentsagreetowaivetheirrighttopriornoticeandcanparticipateintheManifestationDeterminationReview(MDR)onthedatethestudentisremoved,theSchoolmustsendMDRnoticeanddisciplinaryhearingnoticeatthesametimeforthesameday.IfparentsagreetowaivenoticeandgoforwardwiththeMDR,allappropriatepersonnelmustbepresent.Priortotheremovalofanystudentwithdisabilitiesformorethan10dayscumulativeinaschoolyear,thespecialeducationdirectormustbenotified.Parentscanwaivetheirrighttoadisciplinaryhearing.Iftheydoso,theIEPcommitteewillmeettocompleteMDRandreviewand/orreviseIEP.Ifparentschoosetogoforwardwithadisciplinaryhearing,theIEPcommittee,includingtheparent(s),completestheMDRpriortothedisciplinaryhearing.*DuringtheMDRmeeting:reviewalldata,currentIEP,makesurebehaviorgoalsandBIPareappropriate.Iftheyarenot,revisethem.

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*Ifbehaviorisdeterminedtobeamanifestationofthestudent’sdisabilitythenreviewtheIEPanddetermineifanyadditionalservicesand/orrevisionstotheBIPorbehaviorgoalsareneeded.Nofurtherdisciplinaryactionwillbetakenandstudentreturnstohispreviousplacementunlessparentsandschoolpersonnelagreeotherwise.*IfthebehaviorisNOTamanifestationofthestudent’sdisabilitythedisciplinaryhearingwillgoforward.Therecommendationofthehearingcommitteeshouldbeupheldandthestudentmaybedisciplinedtothesameextentthatstudentswithoutdisabilitieswouldbedisciplinedforsimilarbehavior.Followingthehearing,ifdisciplinaryremovalisrecommended,anIEPmeetingmustbeheldattheAcademicOptionsCentertodeterminehowserviceswillbeprovidedinthestudent’snewplacement.Ifachangeofplacementwilloccurcompleteachangeofplacementform.TheIEPofanystudentreferredtotheAcademicOptionsCentermustbereviewedwithin45days.ACADEMICOPTIONSCENTERGUIDELINESThefollowingproceduresareapartoftheAlternativeSchoolPolicyasadoptedbytheMadisonCountyBoardofEducation:A.DueProcessRequirementsThosestudentswhoareeligibleforplacementinthealternativeprogramarethosewho:

(1) havebeensuspendedorexpelledfromschoolexceptforanystudentexpelledforpossessionofaweaponorotherfeloniousconduct;and,

(2) haveIndividualEducationPlans(IEP’s)whichspecificallydocumentinterventionsimplementedtocontrolbehaviorsbutdocumentationreflectsthatinterventionshavenotbeeneffective;or,

(3) havebeenreferredbytheparent,guardian,orcustodianduetodisciplinaryproblemsatschool;or,

(4) areorderedbyachancellororyouthcourtjudge,withtheconsentoftheSuperintendentofthechild’sschooldistrict.

(5) TheIEPcommitteedeterminesthatamorestructured,controlledenvironmentiswarrantedsothatmeaningfulbenefitcanbemadebythestudentrelatedtohis/herIEPgoal(s).

Priortotheplacementinorremovalfromthealternativeprogram,parentswillbegivenpriorwrittennoticealongwithacopyoftheproceduralsafeguards.ThenoticewillrequestthattheparentattendanIEPmeetingtodetermineappropriateservicesandplacement.TheIEPCommitteewillconsistofthefollowing:

• Student’steacher• Principalofthehomeschoolordesignee• Principalofthealternativeschoolordesignee• SupervisorofSpecialServicesordesignee• Parent/legalguardian/custodian• SpecialEducationteacherofthealternativeprogram• Otherpersonneldeemedappropriate

OnlytheIEPCommitteemaydeterminetheplacementofaspecialeducationstudentinthealternativeprogram.Shouldtheparentsdisagreewiththeplacementdecision,dueprocessproceduresaffordedunderIDEAwillbefollowed.

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TheIEPCommitteewillalsodetermineifthestudenthasmetthegoalsoutlinedontheIEPwhichwouldallowthestudenttoreturntoanappropriateplacementotherthanthealternativeschool.B.CurriculumTheneedsofeachstudentwillbedeterminedbytheIEPCommittee.Curriculadesignedtomeettheneedsofstudentsearningaregularhighschooldiploma,anoccupationaldiplomaoracertificateoflikeskillswillbeavailable.AnyadditionalordifferentservicesdeemednecessarybytheIEPCommitteewillalsobeprovided.C.AdequateInstructionalStaffAcertifiedteacherwillbeemployedtoprovideeducationalservices.D.SafetyofRegularStaffandStudentsSpecialtransportationwillbeprovidedtothesestudentsifitisarelatedserviceintheIEP.E.EvaluationofStudent’sProgressTheIEPwillreflecttheschedulefordeterminingwhethertheshort-terminstructionalobjectivesaremet.Documentationwillbemaintained.F.LengthofProgramTheIEPCommitteewilldeterminethelengthofeachstudent’sprogram.TheIEPwillreflectanyneededshortenedschooldayandthereasonsforthisrecommendation.Ifappropriate,stepswillbetakentoreturnthestudenttoafull-dayprogram.

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INDEXAAcademicOptionsCenter(AOC)…....................................................................................................76AcceleratedandAdvancedPlacementCourses…..……………………………………………………………………….61AcceptableUsePolicy….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………53ACTDistrictChoiceTest…………….....................................................................................................19ActiveParent….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….18AdministrativeStaff…….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5AdmittanceAfterAbsence………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27AerialDevices…………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………47AppearanceandDress………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...30AssessmentGlossary…….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..18AsthmaandAnaphylaxisChildSafetyAct…………………………………………..…………………………………………48AthleticAwards……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………62Attendance………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….26BBoardofEducation……….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5Bullying/Harassment…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...31CCalendar(SchoolYear) ………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………..8CareerPathways…………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………….67ChildFind………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………50ClassificationLevels…………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………62ClassRank……….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………62CollegeDays………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..62CommunicableDiseases…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 49ComplianceStatement….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4CompulsoryEnrollments……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..10CompulsoryAttendance……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….26ConsequencesofMajorOffenses…………………………………………………………………………………………………42ContinuingStudents…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11CorporalPunishment………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………...28CorrespondenceCourses……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 63DDiscipline………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..27DisciplineofStudentswithSpecialNeeds………….………………………………………………………………………..43DisciplinaryManagementPolicy…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 27DocumentationofResidency.………………………………………………………………………………………………………10DrugPolicy–RandomBased…….………………………………………………………………………………………………….33DrugPolicy–SuspicionBased…..………………………………………………………………………………………………….37DualEnrollment/DualCredit..……………………………………………………………………………………………………..63DyslexiaIdentification…..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..57EElectronicDevices………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...40ElementaryStudentSucceedsAct(ESSA)…………….……………………………………………………………………….17EmergencyDrills/SchoolSecurity…………..…………………………………………………………………………………….47

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EnglishLanguageLearners(ELL)…………………………………………………………………………………………………..20EnglishLanguageLearnersGradingGuidelines…………………………………………………………………………… 21EnrollmentProcedures….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11ExamExemption………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 64ExamSchedule …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….24Expulsion……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..29FFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)………..…………………………………………………………….14Fees……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………47FinancialHardshipWaiver……….…………………………………………………………………………………………………..47FoodService…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………44ForeignExchangeStudents….………………………………………………………………………………………………………64GGeneralInformation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………47GeneralPublicConduct/BehaviorPolicy………………………………………………….…………………………………..47GoFundMeAccounts………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 48Grading……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………….24Grading(Elementary)………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………..57GradingPeriods……………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………..10GradingforStudentswithDisabilities…….……………………………………………………………………………………22GraduationPolicy………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..64GraduationRecognition…………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………..67GraduationRequirements………..………………………………………………………………………………………………….65GuidedReadingLevels …………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………58HHolidays……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….48HomelessStudents……..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….12HonorRoll……….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..25IInclementWeather………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………48ItemsProhibitedonSchoolProperty…….……………………………………………………………………………………..40MMajorOffenses…….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..41Make-upWork……..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………27DistrictOption………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………65Medication……..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………49MissionStatement………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4NNewStudents………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11NotificationofLawEnforcement………………………………………………………………………………………………….42NoPass/NoPlay………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………69PPerfectAttendance………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………….26PlacementTesting……….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….13

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ProhibitedActivitiesduringSuspension/Expulsion……………………………………………………………………….30Promotion/Retention….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….58PublicRecordsAccessPolicy………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15RReadmissionafterExpulsion…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30Residency…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10Restraint&Seclusion…….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….50SScheduleChanges………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 71SchoolInformation–Elementary……………………………………………………………………………………………… 6SchoolInformation–Secondary……………………………………………………………………………………………… 7SchoolParties…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 59Section504………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….51SelectionofMr.andMissHighSchool………………………………………………………………………………………….71ShortTermSuspension………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………29SmokeFreePolicy………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………50SpecialOccasions………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….50SpecialServices……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………..50SpeechIdentification……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 57StudentConductandBehaviorPolicy……...………………………………………………………………………………….43StudentElections/Tryouts……….…………………………………………………………………………………………………..71StudentsofMilitaryPersonnel..…………………………………………………………………………………………………..13Student/ParentAgreement……..…………………………………………………………………………………………………..87StudentsResidinginHomenotOwnedorRentedbyParent/LegalGuardian…………………………….…11StudentsResidingwithLegalGuardians.……………………………………………………………………………………..11StudentAssessmentsRequiredforGraduation..………………………………………………………………….………72SummarySuspension…...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..29SummerPrograms……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….73SummerSchool…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………75Superintendent’sMessage…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4Suspension……..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………29TTardiness………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………26Technology…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..52TermRecovery……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..76StateTestingSchedule……………………….……………………………………………………………………….……………. 9Textbooks………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..51ThirdGradeSummativeAssessment……..…………………………………………………………………………………….19ThreeStrikePolicy……….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………43TransferGrades…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..25TransferStudents………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….13Transportation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..52UUniversalScreener……….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………25VValedictorian/Salutatorian…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..76

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VisionStatement……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4Visitors……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………….52WWellnessPolicy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..46WithdrawalofStudents……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14ZZeroTolerancePolicy……………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………43

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ELEMENTARYSCHOOLSTUDENT/PARENTAGREEMENT

(STATEMENTOFASSURANCE)

ThisistocertifythatI:

(1) Havereviewedtheentirecontentsofthishandbook.(2) AgreetoabidebytheAcceptableUsePolicyforInternet/email

network.

PrintStudentName__________________________StudentSignature__________________________

ThisistocertifythatI:

1) Willallowmystudent’sfullname,photographorworktobepublishedinschoolyearbooksandtheschooldirectorywithoutliabilitytotheschoolortheMadisonCountySchoolDistrict.

_______YES ______NO

2) Willallowmystudent’sfullname,photographorworktobepublishedonschoolordistrictwebsites,localpapers,television,orsocialmedia;withoutliabilitytotheschoolortheMadisonCountySchoolDistrict.

______YES ______NO

PrintParent/GuardianName__________________________________________________

Parent/GuardianSignature___________________________________________________

DateSigned_______________________________________________________________

SchoolName_______________________________________________________________

Completethisformasdirected,detachandreturntoyourstudent’shomeroomteacher.

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MIDDLEANDHIGHSCHOOLSTUDENT/PARENTAGREEMENT

(STATEMENTOFASSURANCE)

ThisistocertifythatI:

(1) Havereviewedtheentirecontentsofthishandbook.(2) AgreetoabidebytheAcceptableUsePolicyforInternet/email

network.

PrintStudentName__________________________StudentSignature__________________________

ThisistocertifythatI:

1) Willallowmystudent’sfullname,photographorworktobepublishedonschoolordistrictwebsites,inschoolyearbooks,localpapers,schooldirectory,television,orsocialmedia;withoutliabilitytotheschoolortheMadisonCountySchoolDistrict.

_______YES ______NO

PrintParent/GuardianName__________________________________________________

Parent/GuardianSignature___________________________________________________

DateSigned_______________________________________________________________

SchoolName_______________________________________________________________

Completethisformasdirected,detachandreturntoyourstudent’shomeroomteacher.