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ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE 1. Any administrative decision regarding attendance may be appealed initially to the Attendance Committee. Each school principal shall appoint the Attendance Committee. The Attendance Committee will consist of the following members: (1) one (1) Board of Education member, (2) the principal and/or assistant principal, (3) a teacher (4) a Guidance Counselor. After the appointment by the principal, the committee must be sanctioned by the superintendent of schools and the Board of Education. An appeal must be made in writing to the principal of the school within five (5) school days following the action or the report of the action, whichever is later. 2. The parent or guardian of any student failing to receive credit for any nine weeks grading period or semester because of absenteeism may appeal to the Attendance Committee. The appeal will be made in writing to the principal of the school within five (5) school days following the issuance of the report card which provides notice of the failing grade. 3. If a student has an illness or hospitalization which will exceed ten (10) school days, the student, or his/her parent or guardian, may apply to the Special Programs Supervisor for a "Homebound" teacher to provide instruction. 4. After a student has eleven (11) reported absences, excused or unexcused, from a class during any semester or twenty-two (22) reported absences, excused or unexcused, from a class during any school year, the Attendance Committee appointed by the Board of Education will, at the parent's or guardian's request, conduct a hearing to determine the actual number of absences that have occurred and whether any extenuating circumstances necessitating the student's absences exist. The occurrence of 6 days for a 9 week class, over eleven (11) days for a semester class, over 18 days for 3-9 week class period and over 22 days for a class for the entire year, renders a student ineligible to be promoted to the next grade and/or to receive credit toward graduation requirements unless the Attendance Committee, or Multidisciplinary Team in the case of students with disabilities, determines the existence of extenuating circumstances which would make the student eligible to pass the grade or course. In attendance these grades may be made up in summer school where possible. 5. A student participating in a school-sponsored activity, whether on or off campus, will not be counted absent. The student will be required to make up all work missed and will receive full credit for the assignment upon completion of the work. To qualify as "school sponsored", the activity must be school-planned, school-directed, and supervised by an approved sponsor. 6. Mass exodus, early dismissal, or late arrival of all students, or any segment of students, will not be permitted for any reason except for emergencies such as inclement weather or other unavoidable situations, unless instruction time is made up in full. 7. The Board of Education will determine annually, and include in the school calendar, a plan for using the three (3) abbreviated school days. The Board will also determine the procedure for making up missed instructional days. 8. Student attendance records will be given the same level of confidentiality as other student records. Only authorized school officials engaged in legitimate educational purposes may have access to student information without the express consent of the parent or guardian, if the student is a minor, or the student, if he or she has attained the age of eighteen (18) years. IF YOU HAVE BEEN ABSENT FROM SCHOOL: Bring to the Attendance Office, when you return, a written excuse signed by your parents or guardian, stating the date, period and reason for absence. Failure to bring a written excuse usually entails the penalty of receiving an unexcused absence. If you go to the doctor, dentist or court, pick up an excuse from the doctor, dentist or court office.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT Rights and Responsibilities: The school is a community and the rules or regulations of that school are the laws of that community. Each member enjoying the rights of citizenship in the community must also accept the responsibilities of citizenship. School staff, students, and parents all must assume the responsibility for appropriate behavior in the school. There school should be seen as a symbol of opportunity where rights and responsibilities are emphasized equally and human dignity is protected. EACH STUDENT HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO: Know and adhere to reasonable rules and regulations established by local boards of education and implemented by school administrators and teachers. Respect the human dignity and worth of every other individual. Refrain from libel, slanderous remarks and obscenity in verbal and written expression. Study diligently and maintain the best possible level of academic achievement. Be punctual and present in the regular school program. Dress and groom in manner that meets reasonable standards of health, cleanliness, modesty and safety. Help maintain and improve the school environment, preserve school and private property and exercise care using school facilities. Refrain from disobedience or misconduct or behavior which would lead to any physical or emotional harm or that disrupts the educational process. Respect the reasonable exercise of authority by local school administrators, teachers and other authorized personnel in maintaining discipline in the school and at school sponsored activities. Obey the law and rules so as not to be subject to ill effects or endanger others by the possession or use of alcohol, illegal drugs and other unauthorized substances or material. Carry only those materials which are acceptable under the law and accept the consequences for the articles stored in one's locker.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY "It is the policy of the Hickman County School System not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin, creed or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment policies as required by Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.It is also the policy of this district that the curriculum materials utilized reflect the cultural and racial diversity present in the United States and the variety of careers, roles and life styles open to women as well as men in our society. One of the objectives of the total curriculum and teaching strategies is to reduce stereotyping and to eliminate bias on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion and disability. The curriculum should foster respect and appreciation for the cultural diversity found in our country and an awareness of the rights, duties and responsibilities of each individual as a member of a pluralistic society." The Hickman County School System affirms that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI states: "No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF HUMAN RELATIONS 1. Speak to people. There is nothing as nice as a cheerful word of greeting. 2. Smile at people. It takes 72 muscles to frown, only 14 to smile. 3. Call people by name. The sweetest music to anyone's ears is the sound of his own name. 4. Be friendly and helpful. If you would have friends, be friendly. 5. Be cordial. Speak and act as if everything you do were genuine pleasure. 6. Be genuinely interested in people. You can like every-body if you try. 7. Be generous with praise...cautious with criticism. 8. Be considerate with the feelings of others. It will be appreciated. 9. Be thoughtful of the opinions of others. There are three sides to a controversy...yours...the other fellow's...and the right one. 10. Be alert to give service. What counts most in life is what we do for others.
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