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- It is the mission of BCCS to provide a safe, nurturing
atmosphere in which to guide a diverse student body in the development of
character and academic potential through a rigorous, content-rich, hands-on
curriculum and on-going character enrichment that leads to an understanding of
virtuous behavior and civic responsibility. High standards of teaching, study,
and conduct are central to the mission of BCCS: standards that will lead to
academic excellence and strong moral fiber. Parental involvement is critical to
the BCCS mission.
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- Our Beliefs
- 1. All students can become confident, lifelong
learners.
- 2. Students should be actively involved in the learning
process.
- 3. Teachers, administrators, parents, students, and the
community share the responsibility for providing a supportive learning
environment.
- 4. Our school should utilize current technology to prepare
students for the future.
- 5. Because students are diverse and learn in different
ways, instructional practices should incorporate a variety of learning
activities and provide opportunities beyond the regular curriculum.
- 6. Students should understand the relationship of what
they learn to the world around them.
- 7. Students deserve a safe, orderly, and positive environment
in which to learn.
- 9. Our school should increase students’ involvement with the
fine arts.
- Student Honor Code
We, the students of Baconton Community Charter School,
realizing that honesty is necessary to develop good character and a sense of
pride, do hereby agree to be honest under all circumstances. This commitment of
honesty will prevail in our school work and in our relationships with others,
including students and faculty.
We further agree to be respectful of the property of others,
both on and off the school campus. We also commit ourselves to report to the
proper school authorities any dishonest acts of which we have knowledge.
School Day
School starts promptly at 8:05 A.M. each morning. Students
are counted tardy at 8:10 A.M. Dismissal time is 3:20 p.m. for all students.
Students of working parents may arrive at school as early as
7:00 A.M. Supervision is provided. Once students arrive on campus in the
morning, they will not be allowed to leave the campus under any circumstances,
except with the principal’s approval. (See also Signing Out). All students must
be dropped off and picked up at the front entrance unless permission is granted
by the principal.
Students must vacate the campus as soon as possible after the
3:20 P.M. bell rings unless they are in an activity supervised by a teacher or
unless they are enrolled in the Extended Day program.
Extended Day Program
The Extended Day program is a service provided free of charge
to parents who work full time outside the home. The program is offered from 3:20
P.M. until 6:00 P.M. Parents must enroll their children in the program and must
abide by the rules established for the program. The rules for the extended day
program are outlined in the form that must be signed when enrolling a student in
the Extended Day program.
Tardiness
To receive the maximum benefit from classroom and
instructional participation, it is important that a student report to school on
time each day. Students tardy for school are required to bring a written excuse
the same morning.
Students tardy after 8:10 A.M. will report to the office,
accompanied by a parent or guardian where they will receive a tardy slip and
their name will be deleted from the morning’s absentee report.
After 5 tardies, a family will be referred to the School
Discipline Committee and placed under an attendance contract. Should the
contract be broken, the family will be referred to the BCCS Board for further
action which may include a recommendation to appear before the Mitchell County
Attendance Task Force. It is the desire of both the faculty and the board that
the available slots at BCCS be filled with students who are at school on time,
unless unavoidably detained. Students with 5 or more tardies will not be
eligible for Perfect Attendance or Good Attendance certificates.
Excuses for Absences
Perfect attendance is the goal for every BCCS student.
However, circumstances may arise which prevent this. Students who have been
absent must bring a note from a parent or legal guardian on the day they return
to school. Any absences not followed up with a note will be considered
unexcused. Excused absences are those for personal illness or death in the
family. All other absences must be approved in advance by the
principal. More than one unexcused absence is grounds for dismissal
from BCCS. All missed assignments must be made up promptly.
Excessive absences
The attendance goal for BCCS is 97.5%, which reflects an attendance of 175 of
the required 180 days. Should a pattern of absenteeism develop, the student will
be referred to the Discipline Committee and placed under an
attendance contract. Should attendance problems
persist after being place on a contact, the family will be referred to the
BCCS Board for further action which may included referral to the Mitchell County
Attendance Task Force. The BCCS promotion policy states that a student must
attend a minimum of 162 of the required 180 days.
Class Attendance
Students are expected to attend class daily. It is the intent
of the faculty and the Board that available slots at BCCS be filled by students
who desire to learn each day. Skipping class is considered a serious infraction.
Immediate referral will be made to the Discipline Committee and the student will
be placed under an attendance contract. Should the contract be broken,
recommendation for expulsion will be made to the Board.
Illness
If a student becomes ill during the day, the office will
contact the parent. The parent, or designated adult, must sign for the student
to leave the school.
Signing Out
If a student has to leave school for an appointment, a note
should be sent for the teacher and the office to see. The parent, or designated
adult, must sign in the office for the child to leave school. If the student
returns to school, she/he must report to the office for the time to be recorded.
A maximum of 5 sign-outs will be allowed. Additional sign-outs will result in
referral to the Discipline Committee and the student will be placed under an
attendance contract. Should the contract be broken, recommendation will be made
to the Board to dismiss the student permanently.
Homework
The faculty of BCCS recognizes that carefully planned
homework can be of considerable educational value. There are four general
reasons for the assignment of homework:
1. To make up work lost because of absence.
2. To meet the need for extra study or drill in an area where
a pupil is having considerable difficulty.
3. To do work that can be done more effectively at home than
at school.
4. To assist a pupil in acquiring progressively better home
study techniques and some ability for independent work.
Students are expected to complete all homework assignments
and to turn them in on time. Each teacher has his/her own homework policy which
should be adhered to by each student and family.
The BCCS Family Contract states, "I will supervise my child’s
homework. If I am incapable of supervising my child’s homework, I will notify
the school and cooperate with the school to establish an acceptable alternative
method for assuring that my child’s homework is completed on schedule."
Should a pattern of neglect be established, the family will
be referred to the Discipline Committee and placed under a homework contract.
Should the contract be broken, the family will be referred to the Board with
recommendation for expulsion.
Dress Code
Every student is required to maintain the level of personal
hygiene necessary to insure a healthful school environment and to abide by the
BCCS uniform code.
1. Students must wear the blue or green polo style shirt with
the official BCCS logo.
2. Khaki pants, jumpers, skorts, or shorts must also be worn.
- 4. Blue jeans may be worn on Fridays.
- 5. Shirt tails must be tucked in at all times while in
uniform.
- 6. No cutoffs or frayed edges of any sort may be worn to
school.
- 7. Pre-K -5th grade students may not wear backless
shoes. Tennis shoes are preferred. In the upper grades, boys may not wear
backless shoes, and flip-flop styles are not allowed at all for girls.
- 8. Boys’ hair must be above the collar, above the ears, and
above the eyebrows.
- 9. Girls’ hair must be worn out of the face.
- 10. All hair must be of a viable natural color.
- 11. No facial hair or sideburns may be worn.
- 12. Boys may not wear earrings. Girls may wear no more than
two earrings in each ear. No other piercings may be visible.
- 13. Tattoos are not acceptable.
- 14. All pants must be worn around the waist.
- 15. Baggy clothing is not allowed.
- 16. Pants with belt loops require belts.
- 17. Hats and caps are not allowed.
- 18. No emblems, insignias, badges, or other symbols where the
effect is to distract the attention of others or cause disruption may be worn.
The principal shall determine whether any particular mode of dress, apparel,
grooming or use of such symbols violates this rule.
- 19. Students may wear a navy blue or hunter green
sweatshirt or sweater, either plain or with the official BCCS logo. No other
sweatshirt colors are acceptable. A pullover fleece is allowed but must be
navy or hunter green and must not display a logo.
- 20. White long sleeve shirts may be worn under the blue
or green polo style shirts during the cooler months. (Undershirts must be
white or the grey, no other colors allowed)
- Repetitive dress code violations will be referred to the
Discipline Committee and the student will be placed under contract. Should the
contract be broken, referral will be made to the Board for further action.
Physical Education Dress Code
Students in Junior High and High School will dress out for
PE. Students must wear a solid gray T-shirt and navy blue gym shorts with tennis
shoes. There will be no exceptions to this dress code. Violations will be
referred to the Discipline Committee and placed under contract.
Participation in Physical Education
All students are expected to participate fully in PE. A
written excuse is needed for a student who cannot participate in PE. A doctor’s
excuse is needed for 3 days or more.
General Classroom Rules
Listen carefully.
Follow directions.
Work quietly.
Do not disturb others.
Respect others; be kind with words and actions.
Respect school and personal property.
Work and play safely.
Playground Rules
Sticks, rocks and other harmful objects stay on the ground.
Children must remain within the grass perimeter of the
playground. Children may not be on the sidewalk or in the street.
Children may not cross the road without the permission of an
adult.
Only one person may be on the slide at a time.
Children may not slide backwards.
Children may not jump from the swing.
Only two children may be on the seesaw at a time. No walking
on the seesaw allowed.
Keep playground clean and free of litter.
Children may not swing upside down on the monkey bars.
The tether ball, basketball goals and soccer goals must be
used properly. They are not for swinging or climbing.
Lunchroom Rules
Eat quietly and then whisper.
Use good table manners.
Enter through the front door and exit through the back door.
2-3 students should help clean-up tables each day.
Students may not randomly get out seats to empty trash.
Hallway Rules
Walk on the right side of the hallway.
Be quiet.
Walk.
Chewing Gum
Chewing gum is not allowed on the BCCS campus at all. Repeat
offenders will be referred to the Discipline Committee for action.
Snack Machines
Drink and snack machines are available for use during morning
break, during lunch and during the extended day program. The machines are
"off-limits" during instructional time unless approved by the teacher.
Report Cards
Report cards will be sent home at the end of each nine weeks.
Report cards indicate the progress the child has made during the grading period.
The grading system for BCCS is as follows:
S-Satisfactory A= 90-100
N-Needs Improvement B=80-89
U-Unsatisfactory C=70-79
F= Below 70
Grades of Unsatisfactory (U) or below 70 are considered
failing grades.
Code of Conduct
BCCS students are expected to adhere to a strict Code of
Conduct.
The Code of Conduct is effective during the following times
and in the following places:
- At school or on school property at any time;
- Off school grounds at any school activity, functions
or events and while traveling to and from such events;
- On vehicles provided for student transportation by
the school system.
- Disruption and Interference with School
No student shall:
a. occupy any school building, gymnasium, school grounds,
properties or part thereof with intent to deprive others of its use;
b. block the entrance or exit of any school building,
property, corridor or room thereof so as to deprive others access thereto;
c. set fire to or otherwise damage any school building or
property;
d. discharge, display or otherwise threateningly use any
firearms, explosives or other weapons on school premises;
e. prevent the convening or continued functioning of any
school, class, activity, lawful meeting or assembly on school campus;
f. prevent students from attending a class or school
activity;
g. except under the direct instruction of the principal,
block normal pedestrian or vehicular traffic on a school campus or adjacent
grounds;
h. continuously and intentionally make noise or act in any
other manner so as to interfere seriously with the
teacher’s ability to conduct his/her class;
i. in any other manner, by the use of violence, force, noise,
coercion, threat, intimidation, fear, passive resistance, or any other conduct,
intentionally cause the disruption of any lawful mission, process or function;
j. refuse to identify himself/herself upon request of any
teacher;
k. activate a fire alarm under false pretense.
Damage, Destruction or Theft of Property
A student shall not damage, destroy, dispose of, or steal
either school or private property, at any time, whether on the school grounds or
during a school activity, function or event off school grounds.
Parents shall be responsible for the cost of any repairs or
replacements. (See Parent’s Liability).
Assault, Battery and Bullying
A student shall not cause physical injury to or behave in
such a way as could reasonably be expected to cause physical injury to any
person.
Assault: Any threat or attempt to physically harm another
person or any act, which reasonably places another person in fear of physical
harm. (Example: threatening language or swinging at someone in an attempt to
strike.)
Battery: Intentionally making physical contact with another
person in an insulting, offensive, or provoking manner or in a way that
physically harms the other person. (Example: fighting)
Bullying: Any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury on
another person, when accompanied by an apparent present ability to do so; or any
intentional display of force that would give the victim reason to fear or expect
immediate bodily harm. Bullying can be physical, verbal or written.
Discipline for any act of assault, battery or bullying shall
be within the discretion of the principal and may range from a reprimand to
out-of-school suspension. After the 2nd offense, the student shall be
referred to the Discipline Committee and placed under a behavior contract.
Should the contract be broken, recommendation may be made to the Board
for expulsion.
Weapons and Dangerous Instruments
A student shall not possess, handle, or transmit any object
that reasonably can be considered a dangerous weapon, or use any object in such
a manner which reasonably might be expected to cause injury to another person.
Narcotics, Alcoholic Beverages, Stimulant Drugs and Tobacco
Products
A student shall not possess, sell, use, transmit, or be under
the influence of any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine,
barbiturate, marijuana, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant of any kind. The use
of tobacco products is strictly forbidden. A student shall not possess any
substance with the intent to imitate illegal drugs.
Appropriate use of a drug authorized by a medical
prescription from a registered physician shall not be considered a violation of
this rule.
Disregard of Directions/Commands or Uncooperative Behavior
A student shall not fail to comply with lawful directions
(verbal and written) or commands of any principal, teacher, student teacher,
substitute teacher, paraprofessional, school bus driver, volunteer, or other
person in a position of authority within the school system.
Disrespect Toward School Authorities
A student shall not behave with disrespect toward any
principal, teacher, student teacher, substitute teacher, paraprofessional,
school bus driver, volunteer, or other person in a position of authority with
the school system.
Extortion
A student shall not communicate a threat to another student
with the intention of extorting anything of value or any advantage or benefit
for himself/herself or another person.
Forgery
A student shall not sign the name of any person or any
fictitious person to any document, which is to be submitted to any school
official with the intention of gaining any benefit or advantage for the student
signing the document or for any other student.
Vulgar and/or Profane Language
A student shall not use vulgar and/or profane
language/materials (this includes written verbal or non-verbal expressions and
possession of pornography in any form) on school property or in the vicinity
thereof.
Attempts
A student shall not attempt to violate any of the substantive
rules contained herein.
Encouraging Others to Violate Rules
A student shall not encourage, urge or counsel others to
violate any of the substantive rules contained herein.
Electronic Pagers and Communication Devices
A student shall not possess an electronic pager or
communication device on school property except with written permission of the
school principal. Parents must notify the principal if his/her child is in
possession of an electronic tracking device, including cellular phones. All
cellular phones must be checked into the office upon arrival and may be
retrieved upon the student leaving campus. No headsets, radios, CDs, CD players
or other handheld electronic devices are allowed. This also includes hand held
electronic games such as a Game Boy. These items will be confiscated
and not returned.
Extracurricular Activities During Suspension
Students who have been suspended from school will not be
allowed to participate in any extracurricular activities or to attend any
school-sponsored events during the period of suspension. The Discipline
committee may also place on probation a student who is re-admitted to school
following suspension or expulsion. The terms of probation will be determined on
an individual basis.
Sexual Harassment & Misconduct
Sexual harassment of one student to another or from a student
to an adult is prohibited. It is a violation of state and federal law for any
person to sexually harass any other person. Sexual harassment is defined as
"unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or
physical conduct of sexual or sexually oriented nature by anyone, including
students."
A student shall not engage in physical sexual activity on
school property or at school sponsored events. A student shall not be in
possession of any sexually oriented device or material. No public displays of
affection are allowed.
No student who is or has been pregnant may attend BCCS. No
student who fathers or has fathered a child may attend BCCS.
Gang Related Activity
A student shall not participate in any gang-related activity.
Discriminatory Behavior
Any behavior based on a student’s race, national origin, sex
or disability that is unwelcome, unwanted, and/or uninvited by the recipient is
prohibited, including verbal or non-verbal taunting, or physical contact.
Discipline Procedures for Disruptive Students
The following procedures shall be followed should a student
exhibit a continual pattern of misbehavior that adversely affects the teaching
or learning that should be going on in a classroom:
- The teacher will arrange a meeting with the parents at
which time the problem behaviors will be identified. The teacher and
parents will develop a plan to improve behavior immediately.
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- Teacher will maintain a record of problems by using the
school discipline forms. Should the student be written up twice for any of
the major violations listed in the Conduct Code, he/she will be placed on
a Discipline Contract.
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- The Academic and Discipline Committee will use a
Discipline Contract to hold BCCS students accountable for their behavior.
This contract is a signed document involving the student, the parents and
the Administrator. This contract indicates problems, goals, and
consequences for the student. Regular meetings with the student will be
held with the Committee in a determined effort to redirect the student’s
behavior in a positive direction.
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- BCCS will follow a "Three Strikes, You’re Out" policy.
If a student is in violation of his /her contract three times, he/she will
be recommended to the Governing Board for expulsion. For each strike,
parents will be contacted by the Discipline Committee. In-school and
out-of-school suspension may be assigned as a consequence for each
individual strike.
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- The following violations may result in an automatic
recommendation for expulsion:
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- a. Possession of weapons and/or dangerous instruments
on campus or during school sponsored events
- b. Possession of or being under the influence of
narcotics, alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco products, or any substance
used to imitate illegal drugs
- c. Pregnancy (male or female involved)
- d. Threats or assaults against any employee or
volunteer of BCCS
- e. Damage, destruction, or theft of property
- f. Arrest and conviction of any student while on or
off campus
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- Academic Contracts will also be used for students who are not
performing up to their potential. If any student is failing two or more subjects
at a nine week grading period, he/she will meet with the Academic and
Disciplinary Committee to determine potential causes for the failing grades.
Should the failing grades be determined to be the result of the student’s work
ethic and attitude, that student will be placed on an academic contract. Once a
student is on an Academic Contract, he/she will be required to improve all
grades to a C or better during the next grading period.
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- Tutoring is offered at BCCS for students in need. A Homework
Lab is provided for students who need extra help in completing assignments. If a
student on Academic Contract does not improve his/her grades, a recommendation
will be given to appear before the Governing Board to determine future
enrollment privileges.
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- Students on Academic and Disciplinary Contracts will remain
under contract for the duration of the school year. Students under contract may
enter the next year on a probationary period of four weeks, at which time their
contracts and progress will be evaluated. If the student has successfully
attended the first four weeks with no disciplinary violations or failing grades,
the contract will be terminated. However, should disciplinary problems arise
during the remainder of the first nine weeks, the administrator reserves the
right to place the student back on the discipline contract.
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- All recommendations for expulsion and Board referrals will be
at the discretion of the Administrator.
Technology Usage
Students are bound by the computer usage agreement signed by
both the students and parents/guardians. Any usage outside this agreement will
result in the suspension of privileges regarding the use of the computers.
Student Driving
Students who drive to school must be in at least the tenth
grade and hold a valid Georgia driver’s license. A copy of the license must be
on file in the office before the student is allowed to drive on campus. Should a
license be suspended for any reason, the office should be notified immediately.
Driving on campus with a suspended license is prohibited and will result in the
permanent loss of driving privileges on the BCCS campus. Students must park in
spaces designated by the principal. Any form of reckless driving on or near the
BCCS campus may result in loss of driving privileges.
Conferences & Phone Calls
Parents are cordially invited and urged to confer with their
child’s teachers on a regular basis concerning his/her progress in school.
Parents are asked to call the school to make an appointment to meet with the
teachers.
Conferences in the parking lot during drop-off and pick-up
times are forbidden as teachers must focus on the safety of all children getting
into and out of vehicles. Please wait for the teacher to return to her/his
classroom to begin a conference.
No conferences may occur after 8:05 A.M. because teachers
must begin their classes promptly. Should you need to speak with a teacher in
the morning, please call and schedule an appointment and arrive early.
Under no circumstances will a parent, grandparent, guardian,
or visitor go to a teacher’s room without prior approval in the office.
No phone calls may be forwarded to a teacher’s classroom
during instructional time.
Visitors
Any visitor to the school or school grounds must report to
the office and sign in the visitor’s book. No one may go to a classroom without
first reporting to the office and receiving a visitor’s pass. This is a safety
precaution for the school and for our children. We welcome parents
and grandparents to visit, but the instructional time for the
students and teachers must be protected. Volunteers are welcome in the classroom
if they are performing a volunteer job for the teacher.
Student Information Sheet
A student information sheet must be on file in the office and
must include a phone number where the parent or guardian may be reached at all
times. This is very important in case there is an emergency in which you child
may be involved. Any change in name, address or phone number must be give to the
office at once.
Medication
Any medication brought to the school by the students must be
referred to the school office. The school secretary will assist in the student’s
self-administration of prescribed medication provided the appropriate form is
completed by the parent. Forms may be obtained at the school office.
Prescription medicine must be in the original bottle with appropriate directions
for administration and must have the child’s name on the bottle. Over the
counter medications must be accompanied by a written, signed note that details
the appropriate dosage.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up
Parents should not block driveways while waiting to pick up
students. Drive through and park on the street if necessary. So that the pick-up
line can continue to move, please do not get out of your car while in the
pick-up line. Please do not engage in parent-teacher conferences in the
driveway. Children who walk to school should be encouraged to go straight home
in the afternoons.
All pick-up and drop-off must be done at the front entrance
of the school. Do not go to the rear of the campus to pick-up or drop-off
students. For the safety of our students, please enter the school driveway from
Walton Street and exit onto School Street.
Bicycles
A bicycle rack is provided for the parking of bikes. Students
are encouraged to have bicycle lock for security purposes. Students who ride
bicycles should walk the bike off the campus and then ride it once they have
exited the campus.
Textbooks and Library Books
Textbooks and library books are very expensive. Students are
expected to cover and properly care for their textbooks. The student must pay
for lost or damaged textbooks or library books. Fines for damaged or lost books
are based on the current replacement cost.
The average cost of hard library books is twelve to fifteen
dollars, while paperback library books average five dollars. Please check with
the school secretary for prices.
Classroom Parties
The individual classroom teacher schedules classroom parties
at school. There may be differences among the teachers as to how many parties
are scheduled and the manner in which the parties are held. Please check in
advance if you have any questions about classroom celebrations. Please respect
the individual teacher’s policy about parties. Parties should not interfere with
the primary mission of the school, which is the educational instruction of the
children.
Because the administrator and teachers are accountable for
classroom instructional time, we will not be hosting birthday parties in the
classroom. You may send a cookie or cupcake or other light refreshments to be
eaten at recess. Please do not send party invitations to school to be
distributed.
Lost and Found
Any lost article at school is taken to the school office.
Clothing is one of the main items that is not claimed. Write your child’s name
in sweaters, jackets, caps and lunchboxes for identification in case these items
become misplaced. Articles remaining at the end of the school year are donated
to a local charity.
Volunteer Hours
The volunteer program is a basic founding principle of our school. Volunteer
jobs range from facilities maintenance to assisting faculty members during the
school day. Parental involvement is directly linked to a child’s educational
performance. Our students need to see that their parents are involved in the
school. The volunteer program also provides families with opportunities to get
to know each other.
According to our Charter, each family is required to
volunteer 20 hours each semester at our school. Single parents must volunteer 10
hours each semester. In order to be given credit, each volunteer must
sign in the volunteer book to record the hours worked. Reminders
will be posted two weeks prior to the end of the semester due date to remind
those families who have not completed their hours. Families are asked to work
throughout the semester, as opposed to waiting until the last week when there is
an over-abundance of volunteers and consequently a lack of jobs. Saturday
workdays are usually scheduled each semester for the benefit of those who are
unable to come during the week. Volunteers are encouraged to check with the
office or volunteer coordinator in advance as to what jobs will need to be
performed on these workdays so you can bring your own tools. Should you wish to
volunteer in the classroom, please contact the teacher the day before so she/he
can plan tasks for you.
Other family members or friends may contribute up to 8 hours
toward a family’s semester twenty hour commitment (four hours for single
parents.) Parent attendance at PTO meetings may count for 2 hour per semester.
The Governing Board realizes that families will experience
hardships. The Board gives the administrator the authority to work with families
experiencing difficulty. All requests for a hardship must be submitted at least
two weeks before the date that the hours are due. Any requests for hardships
after the due date will be reviewed by the BCCS Governing Board.
Families who fail to meet the semester commitment are
referred to the Board at which time further action concerning continued
enrollment will be determined. A certified letter will be sent notifying these
families of the date and time of the meeting. Failure to appear at the
designated Board meeting will result in the termination of enrollment
privileges, effective the last day of the quarter in question.
Meetings
BCCS Board Work Sessions: 1st Thursday of each
month at 7:00 P.M.
BCCS Board Meeting: 2nd Thursday of each month at
7:00 P.M.
PTO Meeting: 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00
P.M. (Not every month)
Annual Meeting : 2nd Thursday of May, 7:00 P.M.
Suspension/Probation
Students who have been suspended from school will not be
allowed during the period of suspension to participate in any extra-curricular
activities or to attend any school sponsored events. Any schoolwork from the
period of suspension must be made up after regular school hours. The Discipline
Committee may also place on probation a student who is readmitted to school
following suspension or expulsion, and the terms of probation will be determined
on an individual basis.
Searching Students
Any student may be searched with a duly issued warrant. Any
student may be searched without a warrant where there is reasonable suspicion
and such circumstances, which make it impractical to secure a warrant. (Example:
Where a student is obviously under the influence of drugs, or where school
officials have reasonably reliable reports or reasonable suspicion that the
student possesses drugs and/or dangerous weapons and the student could get away
if the authorities delayed to get a warrant.)
Other conditions under which school authorities would be
acting properly in searching a student or his possessions without a warrant are:
a. if the student has consented;
b. if the contraband item is in plain view;
c. if the evidence or contraband is discovered while
responding to an emergency;
d. if the official has reasonable suspicions
to believe the individual is armed and dangerous; and
e. in all other circumstances where the school official acts
to protect the life and property and health of students, teachers, or other
individuals.
Corporal Punishment
As noted in the Family Contract each family signs at the time
of registration, corporal punishment is one method of punishment used at BCCS.
The policy of BCCS in regards to corporal punishment will
allow the Administrator, teachers and staff employees to use corporal punishment
to obtain proper control and discipline; however, corporal punishment shall not
be excessive or unduly severe. It is to be anticipated that corporal punishment
will, with proper application, cause discomfort and pain and short time
bruising. Corporal punishment shall not be the first line of punishment unless
the student was told beforehand that specific behavior would result in corporal
punishment.
Consequences before corporal punishment could be:
1) Verbal Warning
2) Letter/Lunch Room Detention
3) Letter/Recess Detention
4) Letter/Parent Meeting
5) Office Referral
Examples of conduct which could result in corporal punishment
as the first line of punishment:
1) Fighting
2) Cursing
3) Stealing
4) Cheating
5) Destroying property
Parent(s) SHALL and WILL take an active part in the
discipline of their child enrolled in BCCS. Parent(s) can administer corporal
punishment to their own child on BCCS property. BCCS and its employees will not
be held responsible for acts committed by a parent administering corporal
punishment on BCCS property.
Administrator, teacher or any staff employees, employees by
BCCS, can apply corporal punishment. It is recommended that there be a witness
while corporal punishment is being administered. A witness can be any employee,
parent, volunteer or any staff member.
The employee of BCCS shall make contact with the parent(s),
either before or after, stating why corporal punishment was applied. Employee
shall also notify the Administrator employed by BCCS.
At the beginning and throughout the school year, teachers
will discuss proper classroom behavior with students. Teachers employed at BCCS
cannot have classroom rules of conduct that conflict with BCCS policy.
The BCCS Board empowers its Administrator, teachers and staff
to maintain a proper learning environment for its student body. If a student
continues to be disruptive to the learning environment of other students, the
Administrator can expel said student. The Administrator shall provide in writing
to the Board of BCCS the reason why and the length of time. Parent(s) shall have
the right to appeal the Administrator’s decision within ten (10) days in
writing, to the BCCS Board, starting from the date the parent(s) were notified
of the incident.
Parental Honor Code
It is our belief that the parents and guardians of BCCS
students are bound by the same honor code as the students. Realizing this, it is
the policy of the BCCS Board of Directors to ensure that our faculty, staff and
any volunteers are treated with respect and dignity. Any threat made against a
faculty member, staff member, or volunteer, whether it is verbal, physical or
written, will be considered an assault and will be reported to the proper legal
authorities. Further action will then be taken by the BCCS Board which may
include the permanent expulsion of the family from the school.
Parents’ Liability
Under House Bill 1450, passed by the 1982 Georgia General
Assembly, "parents and guardians of minor children will be liable for their
willful or malicious damage to school property up to $5,000 plus court costs."
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