Posting Date: July, 2004 Index

Shelby County Schools

2004-2005 Student-Parent Handbook



TABLE OF CONTENTS


Board of Education Members & Meeting Calendar
2004-2005 School Calendar
Student Calendar
Frequently Called Numbers
Report Card Schedule
Non-Discrimination
Ombudsman
Overview of School System
Mission
Philosophy
System's Objectives
Students' Rights and Responsibilities
Admission and Enrollment
Residence
Proof of Residence
Custody Issues
Immunization
Waiver of Immunization Requirements
Enrollment of Kindergarten Students
Age Requirements (Policy 6102)
Students Beyond Compulsory Attendance Age (Policy 6106)
 Appropriate Classroom Behavior
Visitors to Schools
Participation in Athletic Programs
Attendance, Absence, Truancy, and Withdrawal
Attendance
Absences (Policy 6108)
Student Attendance Accounting
Truancy (Policy 6110)
Tardiness
Withdrawal From Enrollment
 Minors Withdrawn From Secondary School - Denial of Motor Vehicle License or Permit T.C.A. §49-6-3017
 Students of Legal Age (Policy 6203)
School Assignment
Absences/Lateness/Truancy
Suspensions/Expulsions
Withdrawal from School
Alcohol and Drugs
Permission to Inspect Student Records
Excuses from School
Financial Responsibility
 Communicable Diseases (Policy 6406)
AIDS (Policy 6407)
Student Assignment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
Class Assignments (Policy 6104)
Grading System (Policies 6306 & 6307)
Report to Parents
Semester Exam Exemption for 12th Grade Students (6307 Regulation)
Promotion and Retention (Policy 6304)
Parent Conferences
 Student Records
Accumulative Records (Policy 6301)
Special Education Records
Access and Content
Directory Information
 Special Education Services
Participation in Academic Program for the Exceptional (APEX)
State of Tennessee Criteria for Participation in Programs for Intellectually Gifted
Student Referral
 Educational Requirements
Regularly Enrolled Students (Policy 6305)
Grade Classification for High School Students (Policy 6305)
Graduation Requirements
University Path
Technical Path
Both (Combined Path)
 Participation in Commencement Exercises
 School Closing Procedures
Emergency Closing (Policy 3003)
 Administering Medicines to Students (Policy & Regulation 6405)
Medication in Schools
The Medication
Amount of Medication to be Brought to School
Over-the-counter Medicines
Original Containers
Parent Authorization
WRITTEN Parent Permission Required
 School Personnel Responsible for Medicines
Variable Dosage
Medication (form to dispense)
Medication Change
Invasive Medication
Refrigeration
 Acceptable Use Policy (Policy & Regulation 6215)
District-Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services and Networks for Students
Use of District-provided Internet Access
Protection of Electronic Data
 Safe School Environment - Student Behavior and Discipline
Discipline Code (Policy 6207)
Offenses and Penalties by Category (Regulation (6207)
Category A
Category B
Category C
 Rules of Conduct
Student Vehicles
Radios, Record Players, Tape Players
Electronic Pager or Cellular Phone
Textbook Maintenance
Debts/Property
Holding of Prohibited Items or Substances
 School Searches (Policy 6210)
Students' Dress Code (Policy 6205)
Illegal Drugs and Alcohol (Policy 6206)
Definition of Illegal Drugs (Regulation 6206)
Tobacco Use or Possession (Policy 6211) Harassment of Students (Policy 6408)
Discipline
Corporal Punishment (Policy 6208)
In-School Suspensions (Policy 6213)
Out-of-School Suspensions (Policy 6209)
Expulsions (Policy 6209)
Alternative School
Relations With Police Authorities (Policy 7014)
Students Under Suspension
Gangs and Non-School Related Social Clubs (Policy 6214)
Driver's License Revocation (Policy 6112) Also applies to Learner's Permit
Weapon Free Policy (Policy 6216)
Battery on School Personnel (Policy 6217)
Use of Metal Detectors (Policy 6218)
Transportation Services for Students
Eligible for Transportation - School Buses (Policies 3009 & 3012)
Bus Stop Supervision
Route Assignments
Video Cameras on Buses
Bus Conduct
Rules for Riding the School Bus
Student Transfer Procedure
Special Notice
Zero Tolerance
Illegal Drugs and Alcohol
Knives
Lockers & Cars
Paging Devices
Warning: Electronic Screening for Weapons
Weapons
Threats
Signs Posted in Schools
Drug Possession
Loss of Driver's License
Electronic Screening
Sample Form (Parent's Authorization for Administering Medicine at School)
Shelby County Schools Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline