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FAQFrequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
What is the Tardy Policy in the Freshman Academy? Tardy: 1st and 2nd Tardy:Teacher Warning 3rd Tardy: Administrative Referral/Parent Contact/1 lunch or after school detention. 4th Tardy: Administrative Referral/Parent Contact/2 lunch or after school detentions. 5th -6th Tardy: Administrative Referral/Parent Contact/Saturday School 7 or more Tardies: Administrative Referral/Parent Contact/ISS - #days determined by administrator. Mr. Waters is the director of the Freshman Academy. Mrs. Love is the assistant principal of the Freshman Academy. Mrs. McKinney is the Academic Coordinator in the Freshman Academy. As a parent, you can call the Freshman Academy secretary, Lynnette Adams, at x:3217. to schedule a parent teacher conference. As a student, either come to the guidance office between classes, during your lunch, before or after school. If it is an emergency, ask your teacher if you may be excused to our office. How do I apply for a Hardship? 1. Attendance Harships are for any student with more than 5 absences in any class period. 2. Hardship applications will be available during lunches Monday 11/27 and Tuesday 11/28 in front of the cafeteria. 3. After securing application give one form to each teacher. Ask when you can get the form back. 4. Take letter home to parent to be signed and returned with completed packet. No packet will be accepted without parental letter or partially complete. 5. Hardship forms should not be returned to Attendance Office by a teacher. All forms must be part of completed packet. 6. Deadline for completion of packet and return to Attendance Office is December 5, 2006, at the end of the school day. How do I help my student study? A great website: www.classzone.com ( find our specific Math I text) www.schoolnotes.com www.highchoolace.com www.adprima.com/studyout.htm www.discoveryschool.com How many credits must I earn to become a sophomore? Placement in a 10th grade homeroom = 4.5 units AND your student must pass: one year of English, one year of Math, one year of Science, one year of Social Studies, and one elective!!! How many credits does it take to graduate for the class of 2013? 26 credits which must include required program of study units plus passing scores on the Georgia High School Graduation Tests and taking all End of Course Tests (EOCT). What are the required programs of study for the class of 2013? There is only one diploma path. What is required for graduation under the new graduation rule? 4 units English/Language Arts 4 units Math 4 units Science 3 units of Social Studies (but locally we require another 1/2 unit) 1 unit of Health and P.E. 3 units from Career/Tech/Agric./Educ. and/or Foreign Language and/or Fine Arts* *students planning on going to a University System of Georgia School or other post secondary institution must take two units of the same foreign language. 4 additional elective units for all students In the Freshman Academy, starting the week of September 9th *Every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 until 4:30 *4 content area teachers (English, Math, Science, and Social Studies)will be available to help tutor your student or answer homework questions. *teachers may assign Twilight School if they feel it is necessary. It is a possible way to receive credit for an academic course failed during the first semester. The course had to have been failed with a grade of 60- 69. It is an excellent opportunity for students to stay on track for graduation. There is limited availability and registration ends on Jan 11th. Please contact me with any questions. How do the weekly progress reports work? You (your student) picks up a pack in guidance. Then, every Friday, your student and you must remember to tear off the top sheet and your student takes it around to every teacher(there are 6 spaces:one for every teacher) Your student should give the sheet to every teacher at the beginning of class (so the teacher has time to fill them all out or attach a grade sheet) and your student must remember to pick it up at the end of class. Then, you ask for it at the end of the day on Friday...and you can choose consequences according to how the progress report looks!! What is the attendance policyexam incentive policy? ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE INFORMATION September 3, 2009 Exam Exemption Incentive As an incentive for high school students to be present each day, exam exemption is a possibility. Students may be exempt from their final semester exams based on the following criteria. Block courses or period courses—duration 90 days; A/B courses— duration 180 days with students attending every other day for a total of 90 days 1. If a student has a course semester average between 90% and 100% and has no more than four (4) absences (excused or unexcused) in the class; or 2. If a student has a course semester average between 80% and 100% and has no more than two (2) absences (excused or unexcused) in the class. Nine week courses—duration 45 days; A/B courses—duration 90 days with students attending every other day for a total of 45 days 1. If a student has a course semester average between 90% and 100% and has no more than two (2) absences (excused or unexcused) in the class; or 2. If a student has a course semester average between 80% and 100% and has no more than one (1) absence (excused or unexcused) in the class. Skinny courses or period courses—duration 180 days 1. If a student has a course semester average between 90% and 100% and has no more than eight (8) absences (excused or unexcused) in the class for the year; or 2. If a student has a course semester average between 80% and 100% and has no more than four (4) absences (excused or unexcused) in the class for the year. The exam exemption possibility does not apply to state-mandated End-of-Course Tests (EOCT). All students must take EOCTs. The state of Georgia mandates that the EOCT exam grade count as a 15% factor in the final course grade of the semester. This policy does not supersede any Advanced Placement (AP) course requirements regarding exams. Georgia Driver Permit or License Parents and students should be aware that school attendance could have a negative impact on obtaining or maintaining a Georgia driver’s permit or license. Georgia law requires school systems to certify that a student’s attendance record permits him or her to have a Georgia driver’s permit or license. If a student has more than ten (10) days of unexcused absences in a semester, the student’s name must be reported to the Georgia Department of Motor Vehicles for Non-Compliance. (O.C.G.A. 40-5-22 a.1) Attendance Information High school students may be absent from a class, regardless of reason, no more than eight (8) days per semester. If a student is participating in a school-sponsored activity (SSA), the student is considered present. If a student is absent from any class nine (9) or more days in a semester for any reason(s), the following procedure applies. 1. If the course is an end-of-course test course, students must pass the state mandated End-of-Course Test. If this is not applicable, the teacher may require that the student demonstrate mastery of the performance standards on the final day assessment. If students fail the final day assessment, they may be required to take an additional standards-based content mastery assessment. The grade received on this exam will count 10% of the final course grade. Students will not fail a course due to attendance; however, a student could fail a course for not demonstrating mastery of the performance standards on said exam. 2. Make-up work requires “time for time.” For example, if a student is absent three consecutive days, the student has three days after s/he returns to complete any make-up work to receive full credit. Students will not receive unlimited time to complete make-up work. 3. Students will have five (5) school days after the day the student returns to school to submit medical or other documentation for the purpose of validating that absences are excused. Such documentation must be submitted by the student or parent to the school’s attendance office. What is the cell phone policy? For Freshman Academy: Students are allowed to have cell phones, but they must be turned off during class and in the school buildings. Cell phones and ipods are permitted outside and for use before and after school and during lunch. If a student is caught using a cell phone at an inappropriate time: 1st offense: phone is taken up and parent may pick up after school in Sidney Lanier office. 2nd offense: we keep the cell phone for a week and then the parent may pick up. 3rd offense: the cell phone is taken to the board of education office. What is the student dress code? G L Y N N A C A M D E M Y 0 9 � 10 Please Post STUDENT DRESS CODE BOARD POLICY Code: JCDB Students are expected to be clean, neat and appropriately dressed at all times. A student is expected to exercise good judgment in his/her choice of dress, making sure that it is appropriate for school. Clothing, hair styles, make-up, etc. must not be a distraction, immodest, inflammatory, and offensive or pose a safety hazard. The determination as to the appropriateness of any item will be made by the faculty and administration, but the following guidelines should be followed. � All items of clothing should be clean and appropriate for school. They should not be too tight, improperly revealing, or allow undergarments to be seen. � Garments, jewelry, or articles of clothing should not display emblems related to alcohol, illegal or abusive substances, gangs, violence, sex, or obscenities. Clothing must be free of words or symbols that are offensive or demeaning to others. This guideline applies to clothing worn at any school function. � Shorts, pants, skirts and dresses worn at school must extend beyond the student�s fingertips when their hands are held to their side. Splits in skirts must also follow the fingertip rule. Running shorts, short shorts, tennis shorts, running tights, spandex shorts are not to be worn at school. � Shirts must fully cover the shoulders and torso. Midriffs and undergarments must be covered. (Examples of shirts that would not meet this guideline: halter tops, tank tops, tube tops, fish net tops, muscle shirts, spaghetti straps, etc.). � Shorts, pants, and skirts must be worn at waist/pelvis level. Clothing should be properly fitted to prevent sagging of pants or shorts. � Pants should not extend below the heel of the shoe. Sagging, extremely baggy or wide pant legs, which present a safety hazard, are not to be worn at school. Belts are not required, but if worn, must be in the loops and end tucked in. � Hats, caps, sweatbands, bandannas, sunglasses, goggles, or other head coverings may not be worn at school. � Shoes must be worn at all times and should be appropriate for school activities. � Sleepwear, including bedroom shoes/slippers, will not be permitted at school. � At the middle schools, males and females must have shirts tucked in at all times. This includes oversized shirts, jerseys, etc. Certain school environments or classes may require more restrictive dress due to safety issues, i.e. Career/ Technical classes, science labs, physical education. Students are expected to comply with safety guidelines. Student dress and appearance are the responsibility of the student and the parent. The dress code will be enforced on a daily basis by all teachers. An administrator or other school district employee will conference with students who report to school inappropriately dressed. In some cases, parents may be called to bring appropriate clothing to the school and/or the student may not be permitted in class until appropriately attired. School-wide exceptions may be made to this policy for such special events as �hat days� or �spirit days.� The school principal and/or designee will make the final determination on whether a student�s dress conflicts with these guidelines. Other exceptions to this rule could be made by the administration based on student�s medical condition. Dress attire in individual schools may vary based on grade and age appropriateness. Additional guidelines to this policy would be stipulated in an addendum in the school�s handbook. What is the check in/check out procedure? When any student arrives late they should come to attendance office now located in the front of the GA building. There, the student will get a note or a phone call will be made to the Freshman Academy Office. When the student walks over to the Freshman Academy, they will have to check in a second time. When a student is checked out for an appointment,the note from the parent or doctor should go to the Attendance Office First thing in the morning, then the attendance office will give the student a note to check out from class later in the day. When the student actually checks out, they should inform the Freshman Academy Office first and then go to the attendance office of GA building to sign out and be picked up parent. We want all parents to get in the habit of reporting to the GA building and not walking directly to the Freshman Academy. What are some driver's education options? I ALSO WANTED TO TELL YOU ABOUT A DRIVER'S ED ALTERNATIVE IF YOU WANTED TO TAKE THE CLASS BUT COULDN'T GET IN IN CASE YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT THIS ALREADY. YOU CAN TAKE THE WRITTEN PART OF THE CLASS ON LINE THROUGH A VIRTUAL CLASS AND TAKE THE DRIVING PART IN BRUNSWICK. THE DEFENSIVE DRIVING SCHOOL IS LOCATED AT 2919 ALTAMA AVE (NEAR THE BRUNSWICK NEWS) AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT COSTS AROUND $70.00 FOR JUST THE DRIVING PART. YOU CAN FIND THE VIRTUAL COURSE BY GOING TO THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF DRIVER SERVICES (WWW.DDS.GA.GOV)/CLICK ON DIVER TRAINING/CLICK ON VIRTUAL COURSES. REGISTER FOR THE GEORGIA DRIVING SCHOOL WHICH COSTS $80.00. YOU MAY ALSO GO DIRECTLY TO THAT SITE AT: WWW.GEORGIADRIVINGSCHOOLVIRTUAL.COM. MR. BAKER TOLD STUDENTS LAST WEEK THAT WE WILL HAVE A CLASS AVAILABLE HERE AS WELL AFTER SCHOOL. I THINK THAT CLASS WILL COST AROUND $300 What is considered an excused/unexcused absence? Excused and Unexcused Clarification on Excused and Unexcused Absences � Addressing Attendance Questions Please Post or Share Parent Notes Excused. Pending the reason is in accordance with the seven reasons listed in the student hand book providing written verification from the parent is provided. Extenuating circumstances may be reviewed with an administrator. Senior Pictures Unexcused. Personal errands or issues should be taken care of after school or during days when school is not session. Pictures, getting hair or nails done, taking care of personal banking etc. are considered personal errands or issues and are NOT considered Excused Absences. Drivers License Excused. The driver test requires an appointment and is considered an Excused Absence. A verification note from the License Bureau is required. Learner�s Permit Unexcused. The learner�s permit does not require an appointment and the Brunswick License Bureau is open from 9:00 am � 5:00 pm Tuesday � Saturday to accommodate the student�s schedule. Students are not excused from school to miss school to take the Learner�s Permit written test. Doctor�s Appointment for Illness or Injury � Excused with note. Students who are out of school for three or more consecutive days are encouraged to seek medical help and should bring a doctor�s note to have their absence considered Excused. The note may be fax, emailed or written on the doctor�s stationary. Family Member Requiring Transportation for Medical Assistance - Excused. A student who must transport a parent or family members to a doctor or medical appointment would simply need to provide documentation from the doctor�s office to be considered Excused. Family Emergency Excused pending Administratively Approved. Subject to administrative approval and signature on the parent provided note. Car Problem or Out of Gas Unexcused. The school provides transportation for all students and should the student elect to provide his/hers own transportation, they accept responsibility to be to school on time. Administrative approval may be granted for extenuating circumstances (an accident on causeway, inclement weather, etc). Overslept Unexcused. Administrative approval may be granted for extenuating circumstances (ex. loss of power, etc). Funerals Excused, to attend calling hours, funeral or memorial of family member or friend. Copy of the program from the service or calling hours required for verification. Family Vacation Excused, subject to administrative approval contingent upon the student�s academic performance, attendance and behavior. Any students that is failing one or more classes, has missed more than five days in the current semester of school or has been suspended for Student Code of Conduct violations may be subject to a vacation non- approval. All others not mentioned to be addressed on a case by case basis by an administrator. 1. ID's are required with school lanyards every day. 2. Effective August 25th - No badge, no admission to class - you will go to office and "mama" will have to bring it to you. 3. Students may purchase and extra badge during lunch period this week for $7.00. 4. All badges completed and distributed by Friday, August 22nd. How do I get my attendance certificate for my drivers permit? Attendance certificates are issued only on Wednesdays and you get them from Mary Anderson in the front office. |
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