cfbrady@burke.k12.ga.us

Clarence Guidry, Assistant Principal Rashann Parker, Instructional Coordinator

500 Park DriveP. O. Box 1005

Waynesboro, Georgia 30830

(706) 554- 8046 (Phone)(706) 554- 3363(Phone)

www.burke.k12.ga.us

Introduction

Dear Colleagues,

The pages that follow comprise the Burke County Academy of Success and Life Center Faculty and Staff Handbook. It is designed to be a useful tool that will direct the daily operations of our school. The policies and procedures that follow will guide us as it sets the organizational framework through which we carry out our duties and responsibilities. The desire is that each item contained in this handbook is written with much clarity and that it is organized to be navigation-friendly in order that you can easily find answers to the most often asked questions and commonly referenced procedures. It is the professional responsibility of every member of our faculty and staff to become familiar with the policies and procedures of our school and to adhere to the expectations that are set before us. This handbook is not exhaustive and does not contain all policies and procedures of our school district and school. Additional polices may be found in the BCBOE Policy Manual. Just as we hold our students accountable for their daily adherence to established policies and procedures, we as professionals must hold ourselves to the same standard as we strive for excellence in all we do at BCAS/LC. Let’s have a great year!

Chequita Brady, Ed.DPrincipal

Vision StatementBurke County Schools will exemplify a quality system that is respected for high standards, outstanding performance, and excellence in student achievement.

Mission StatementThe mission of the Burke County School System is to ensure that all students will graduate with the necessary skills to function successfully in a global society.

Nondiscrimination Statement: The Burke County Board of Education, Burke County Public Schools, and Burke County Academy of Success and Life Center does not discriminate in matters affecting employment, admission, treatment or access to its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender, disability or age. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:

James D. Hyder, Jr.General CounselBurke County Board of Education 789 Veterans ParkwayWaynesboro, GA 30830706.554.5101

Section 1– Professionalism

Certification

Certification is the responsibility of the teacher, paraprofessional, or other employee. Gathering all necessary information, documentation, and completing the necessary requirements for certification and/or re-certification is of utmost importance. It is also necessary to provide the office manager with a current copy of updated or current certification(s).

Code of Ethics

Standards Commission has adopted standards by which we, as professionals The Professional must adhere. These standards define the professional behavior of Georgia educators and serve as a guide for ethical conduct, both in and out of the classroom. The Code of Ethics protects the health, safety, and welfare of students, educators, and employees of our school. Failure to fully comply with the standards of the Code of Ethics could result in disciplinary action to include revocation of certification, loss of employment, and legal action. This document is available upon request.

Complaints and Grievances

The Burke County Board of Education encourages all employees to resolve complaints informally in a spirit of collegiality. At Burke County Academy of Success and Life Center, all employees are expected to follow a “chain of command” in relation to complaints and may require BCBOE action. In the event that a complaint cannot be resolved in a professional manner, it is taken to the Principal who is the ultimate authority within the school. It is important to note that all employees are expected to use professional judgement and not openly discuss problematic areas as it pertains to themselves in an open forum in the school. Such conduct diminishes morale, and it negatively affects our school climate. If resolutions cannot be reached at the school level, the Superintendent, followed by the Board of Education; when in full session, would be the proper protocol to follow.

Confidentiality

Faculty and staff must be aware that what is discussed in meetings and conferences held is confidential and may not be discussed in a public forum. Any and all information pertaining to children at this school is confidential in nature. You should not discuss a child with another family member (i.e. uncle, brother, or sister) unless the parent is present and agrees to the discussion. Address any exceptions to this with the Principal. Open discussion of a student in our building is highly discouraged. Be aware that civil and criminal penalties can be levied for careless utterances regarding matters of a confidential nature. Federal and state laws govern the confidentiality issue. Records of the school concerning individual students will be handled as outlined in BCBOE policies JR and JR-R.

Contracts

Contracts for certified employees are offered on an annual basis in the spring preceeding the following school year. Failure to sign a contract by the specified date creates a vacancy for that position. Signed contracts are viewed as a commitment to be employed with an expectancy to adhere to the contractual agreement.

Controversial Issues

Sectarian and partisan issues, questions and discussions shall be kept from the workplace. Our role is to educate the children. Our time, energy, and discussion should be focused on such topics that enhance our work, productivity, instruction, and student achievement.

Correspondence

All official material that a faculty and staff member intends to use as correspondence to parents, persons, organizations, etc. must be typed, not handwritten and free from grammatical and typographical errors. The Principal will read and approve all official correspondence prior to distribution. School letterhead may only be used with prior approval from the Principal. This does not include informal daily notes to parents, messages, and assignments written in a student agenda or teacher commentary on student work.

Dress Code (Faculty and Staff)

The faculty and staff at our school serve as role models for our students, both at school and in our community. It is imperative that we are conscious of our dress and grooming and how it affects our students, parents, and other individuals who have contact with our school. At Burke County Academy of Success and Life Center, faculty and staff are expected to dress in a professional manner each day. Activities that are planned for a specific day may dictate, to a degree, the style of dress that is professionally appropriate for that day. Good judgment and common sense should be used in choosing clothing to be worn in a professional setting. Faculty and staff should set the example for others to follow. Jeans (of any kind/color), shorts, sweats, warm-up suits, jersey styled t-shirts, and wrinkled attire are not appropriate dress. If jeans are worn on designated days(i.e Fridays), they must not have slits or fringes above the knee. Women’s clothing that is tight or too revealing is not acceptable in a school setting.

Jeans are acceptable each Friday if a $2.00 contribution is made. Wearing jeans and contributing to a school-sponsored project is tied together. If you choose not to contribute, you may not wear jeans.

Male staff members are required to wear a shirt and tie or collared shirt with slacks daily. Turtleneck shirts and sweaters are acceptable.

Dresses and skirt lengths cannot be more than 1 inch above the knee. Splits and slits in skirts or dresses should be no more than two inches above the edge of the skirt.

Sleeveless tops covering the top of your shoulders are appropriate for female staff members. However, tank tops are not permissible.

Pants for female staff members must be at mid-calf level or lower.

Shorts that are at the knee or lower and jeans are acceptable for appropriate outdoor field trips. Professional dress is expected for indoor performance-based or instructional field trips. Any field trip dress code questions are to be directed to the Principal prior to the trip.

Tops that display cleavage or expose bare skin at the waist upon movement are unacceptable. Midriffs should not be exposed at any time.

Shorts worn daily by P.E. teachers are acceptable. Teachers must wear pants outside the gym or designated P.E. area.

Sandals are appropriate footwear for staff members with exceptions. Thongs with a heel are allowed. Flat flip-flops and crocs are not allowed.

Tennis shoes worn by staff members are appropriate. They must be clean.

Tight fitting clothing is unacceptable for staff members. This includes tops and pants. Jeans are acceptable on designated days or field trips only. Overalls are not acceptable.

All jogging suits are unacceptable. This includes suits that are made of fleece, velour, or vinyl. P.E. coaches are the only staff members exempt from this rule.

The responsibility for determining adherance to the dress code is placed under the supervision of district and school administration. At our school, the Principal shall make determinations regarding faculty and staff dress code issues. Any improper dress as deemed by the Principal or her designee will be considered inappropriate. The Principal shall then make determination as to discipline and immediate correction of inappropriate dress as warranted. Employees violating the dress code will be sent home until such time as appropriate dress that meets the dress code is worn.

Evaluations

All BCASLC employees will receive periodic and an annual evaluation of performance through both informal and formal measures. Since the 12/13 SY, the Georgia DOE evaluation instrument, Teacher Keys Evaluation System (TKES), will be used to evaluate all certified personnel. All certified personnel will receive walk through, informal, and formal evaluations conducted by our school administration. Electronic and/or verbal feedback will be provided. An annual evaluation will be completed based on a composite review and culmination of the formal and informal observations. An annual evaluation will be completed and feedback provided during an annual conference with the Principal. All classified personnel will be evaluated by his/her supervisor and reviewed with the Principal during an annual conference. The Principal reserves the right to request central office personel, RESA consultants and other professional educators to assist in classroom observations when deemed necessary.The observations and evaluation play an integral part in the determination to extend an offer of a contract for the following school year.

Highly Qualified Teachers and Paraprofessionals

Research reveals that students who are instructed by teachers and paraprofessionals who are deemed “highly qualified” by state standards achieve greater academic success. NCLB established that all teachers who teach in the core academic areas must be “highly qualified” and all paraprofessionals who are employed in a Title 1 school must be “highly qualified”. The purpose of the Title II-A program (Improving Teacher Quality) is to ensure that all teachers are assigned in their respective areas of certification and are fully certified in the core area of instruction he/she is rendering.

Jury Duty

BCBOE grants leave for jury duty. Serving in such a capacity is part of our civic duty. In the event of being summoned to serve, proper documentation must be presented to the office manager prior to serving. Time spent serving on jury duty will not be subtracted from sick leave.

Political Activities

Faculty and staff of our school have fundamental responsibilites as citizens of our county, state, and nation. Exercising our right to vote is a privilege and civic responsibility. Campaigning, promoting, the distribution of material/literature for political purposes is not allowed. School facilities, equipment or supplies to create or distribute political material is not allowed.

Public Relations (Ethics)

Each member of BCASLC staff is expected to act in a professional manner at all times as outlined in the Code of Ethics for Georgia Educators (505-6-.01). In the event that a faculty/staff member wishes to confer with a colleague, he/she should do so quietly and discretely in a private setting. Never should dialogue take place in the presence of students or other employees. In no circumstance should an employee criticize a colleague in a classroom nor should a faculty/staff member allow students to say critical or negative things about a faculty/staff member. In the event of displeasure, it is professional to retain comments, etc. to oneself. If an employee wishes to express his/her opinion in a professional and respectful manner, he/she may do so privately with the Principal. Input into the operation of Burke County Academy of Success and Life Center is welcomed accompanied with reasonable constructive solutions to the concern being addressed. School business should not be discussed publically. Employees are asked not to engage in conversations that are negative or sensitive in nature in a public setting.

Section 2 – Operations

Absence and Leave Procedures

Absence:Attendance at work each day is critical to our school accomplishing our mission and vision. In the event that an absence is necessary, prior notification is required. Faculty and staff who are ill and unable to work are required to notify the Principal between 6:00 AM and 7:15 AM the day of the absence. Any teacher or paraprofessional that has not called in by 7:30 AM will be expected to be at work. When possible, please notify the Principal by 9:00 PM the evening before the absence at 706.554.9003 or 706.466.4123.

If absences are excessive, the Principal may require faculty and staff to provide a doctor's excuse for each absence. The Principal reserves the right to determine what constitutes excessive absences and the legitimacy of any absences and to respond thereto.

Leave (Personal):In compliance with House Bill 1339, teachers will be allowed three days of personal leave each school year. A request for personal leave must be presented to the Principal via Doc-e-Fill a minimum of three working days in advance of the date of requested leave. A request for personal leave does not guarantee leave will be granted.

The Principal reserves the right to withhold approval for personal leave if more than 5 % of the staff requests personal leave for the same day(s). Permission under these circumstances will be granted on a first come-first approved basis.

The BCBOE considers the day before or the day after a holiday, pre-planning, post-planning, teacher workdays, and days designated for standardized testing, and the first and last two weeks of school as critical days for school operations. Therefore, no personal leave will be granted on the above-mentioned days.

Leave (Professional):Requests for professional leave must be submitted to the Principal at least twelve working days in advance. All leave requests are completed via “Doc-e-fill”. It is necessary to attach a copy of supportive documentation as appropriate or required by the Principal.

Approval of professional leave does not commit the system to pay for expenses. Requests for reimbursement for travel expenses are approved on an exceptions basis and should be discussed with the Principal prior to submitting.

Leave (Sick):

All employees of BCPS shall be entitled to sick leave with full pay that is accrued at 1.25 days per each completed month of work. All sick leave pay is based on individual contractual rate of salary.

Assemblies

Various assemblies held throughout the school year are considered to be a vital part of the school day and educational process. Assemblies provide our students opportunities to demonstrate class and school spirit and training in social etiquette. Assemblies provide both entertainment and extended learning opportunities. Classes will be called to either the cafetorium, media center, gym, or outdoor location for an assembly. Classes will exit the classrooms and proceed quietly to the assembly location.

At the conclusion of an assembly, classes will exit quietly in the same manner they entered beginning with the classes entering last.

Attendance Incentive Program

All employees who are absent two or less days from work will receive an attendance bonus of $175.00. This bonus will be included in the June paycheck.

Bookkeeping

Collection of Money:All money collected by faculty and staff from students must be submitted to our office manager on a daily basis. The office manager will receipt the money collected and make all necessary deposits. Do not hold or retain money received from students in your classroom overnight. You are fully responsible for money collected from students.

Purchases:All grade levels and departments operate under a fiscal year budget. It is the responsibility of grade and department chairs to manage and efficiently utilize the amount within your budget. At no time will any purchases be approved that would create a deficit in any given budget. It is advised to periodically meet and discuss your budget with our office manager.

All purchases at BCASLC where the school budget is the funding source must begin with discussion of requested expenditures with our office manager. If the purchase is then approved by the Principal, a requisition is then submitted.

All requisitions will be completed electronically by those trained and designated individuals using Doc-e-fill.

Various departments and organizations have funds derived through school and/or fundraising efforts. It is the responsibility of the individual assigned to that department or organization to

manage the available funds. Before purchases are requested, consult with our office manager for guidance in purchasing and as to the availability of funds.

All spending is based on the availability of funds. Our school is not responsible for any purchases made outside of the set procedures and guidelines outlined above.

Cell Phones (Faculty & Staff)

No school employee will be allowed to use cell phones in the classrooms, hallways or teacher resource area during working hours unless he/she has prior approval from the Principal to do so.

Cell phones are not to be in view and are to be turned off or placed on silence or vibrate during the school day.

At no time are employees to enter or exit the building while using his/her cell phone. All conversations are to be completed in the parking lot before nearing the building.

Child Abuse and Neglect

Georgia law requires that anyone who suspects child abuse/neglect is to report it to the proper authority, which is the Department of Family and Children Sevices (DFACS). In the school setting, the following procedure will be implemented when a student is supected of being a victim of child abuse and/or neglect: (1) the staff member is to immediately report the suspected child abuse/neglect to our school counselor (2) our schoool counselor will investigate the suspected child abuse/neglect and report it to the Principal, (3) a report will be made to DFACS if warranted , and (4) proper documentation will be filed with the BOE Social Worker.

Children at School (Faculty and Staff)

The children of employees as well as all BCASLC students are not permitted access at any time to the Teacher Resource Room or any other areas marked "Employees Only" at our school.

The Principal reserves the right to redirect/reprimand the children of teachers and parapro-fessionals when she deems this necessary, whether or not those children are BCASLC students.

The Principal reserves the right to require school employees to make an alternate care arrangement if she deems their presence to be problematic or if it has an adverse effect upon the work productivity of the parent.

Children of school employees are not allowed to come and stay with their parents on the job during any workday. If school is dismissed early (i.e professional learning and/or parent conference days), children of employees may come in the building for the remainder of the day.

Class Cleanliness

The proper care of the classroom you are assigned is imperative for the appearance of our school and the climate that is created for instruction. A neat, attractive classroom lends itself to a positive work and learning environment. Fire escape windows should be free of obstacles and must remain clear at all times. Plants cannot be placed in the window to beautify the area.

Every room has bulletin board space. Materials are available for creating bright, attractive bulletin boards in each classroom. Bulletin boards should be changed when themes/instructional units/seasons, etc. are no longer timely.

Displays of student work in the hallways help to brighten hallways, enhance students' self-esteem, and stimulate creativity. Each teacher is responsible for having and regularly changing displays of students' work beside your doors. Display work that has met or exceeded a given CCGPS/GPS standard. Also include a rubric or the standard for which the work exemplified mastery.

Students are prohibited from cleaning dry-erase boards.

Help our custodial staff by keeping the classrooms free of clutter and excessive trash. Instructional materials need to be stored in cabinets, bookcases, or in storage containers. Ensure that the classroom is organized, clean and orderly at all times.

At the conclusion of the workday, thermostats are to be set on 75*, and all computers and other technology is to be properly shut down. During an extended time (holidays, weekends, etc.), Activiboards and LED projectors are to be shut down.

Report maintenance problems using maintenance direct, not to the custodial staff. Contact the school office for immediate assistance. Do not ask our custodial staff to do work in your classroom. All school maintenance is assigned by the Principal or Assistant Principal.

Classrooms are often decorated during special seasons, holidays, etc. Nails, tacks, duct tape, etc. is prohibited on doors, wood, or painted walls.

Committees

The organizational structure of our school incorporates various committees to ensure the smooth operations of all instructional and non-instructional facets of our environment. Committees are designated as being academic, school, or community in concept. Many of the committees allow for a sign-up process for voluntary participation while others are assigned participants by the Principal at her discretion. A complete listing of committees and members is contained in this handbook. If being a member of a school committee whether by volunteerism or appointment, the expectation for full participation and positive input remains the same.

Duty (Morning and Afternoon)

Teachers and paraprofessionals are assigned either morning or afternoon duty in order to effectively maintain the operation of our school. Maintaining a duty post is paramount for student supervision and safety.All personnel assigned to a morning duty post are to sign-in by 7:15 AM each morning and report to his/her duty post by 7:20 where he/she will remain until 7:45 AM and until the halls are clear or all students have exited your area of supervisional responsibility.

It is the professional responsibility of each employee to be present on days assigned to a duty post and be prompt in reporting to the assigned post on time and remain in that position. While on post, it is important to focus on student supervision. It is not a time to socialize or complete tasks other than that to which he/she is assigned.

In the event of a planned absence, it is the responsibility of the individual to secure coverage for his/her duty post for the duration of the absence.

E-Mail

Communicating via e-mail is an essential part of our work day. Use e-mail in a professional manner. Using e-mail to communicate with friends and family outside the workplace is discouraged. It is never to be used for propaganda, support of opinion, or for any means other than professionally-based job related reasons.

It is suggested that e-mail be checked three times per day (before school, during planning, and after school). Checking e-mail or communicating via e-mail during instructional time is prohibited.

Be mindful that e-mail constitutes written documentation which can be retrieved at any given time period. Again, use e-mail constructively and professionally.

Faculty and Staff Meetings

Faculty and staff meetings will be held monthly during the school year. Unless otherwise noted, faulty and staff meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month . The meetings will begin as soon as possible after dismissal.

All professional staff members are required to attend monthly faculty meetings. Please arrange your schedule (doctor appointments) so there will not be any conflicts with the meetings.

Faculty and staff meetings are instructional by nature and the emphasis of these meetings will be to review topics, hear presentations and the re-delivery of workshop information, and discussions in order to improve our instruction and best practices. Presenters will choose topics that pertain to classroom innovations, current events, school improvement, or technology. After you have selected your topic, please meet with the principal for approval prior to presentation.

Faculty Meeting Participants September Mrs. Flores

Workshop Redelivery

October Mrs. ShealyWorkshop Redelivery

November Mrs. SaulsberryWorkshop Redelivery

December Mr. DuggansWorkshop Redelivery

January Ms. HardinWorkshop Redelivery

February Mrs. OglesbyWorkshop Redelivery

March Ms. WeirauchWorkshop Redelivery

April Dr. ShubertWorkshop Redelivery

During the meetings, we encourage all to participate, to be cordial to presenters (avoid side conversations), and to leave feeling productive and energized.

Additional faculty and staff meetings may be called at the discretion of the Principal. If possible, advance notification will be given so that you may make arrangements to be in attendance.

Fire and Disaster Drills

Fire Drills:Fire drills will be held each month. Use the emergency exit pocedures to safely and quickly exit the building.

When a fire drill is in effect, the teacher should immediately prepare to assist the student fire marshal in directing students under their supervision to quickly and safely exit the building to the designated place on campus. If a paraprofessional is assigned to the teacher, the paraprofessional should lead the line and the teacher should exit last. Be sure all lights are turned off, windows and doors are closed, and all students are standing in a single file line and counted after reaching the designated area of safety. Teachers are expected to leave their rooms only after all students are out.

In addition to the regular fire alarm tone signal, a continuous, uninterrupted ringing of a bell or horn will be used in the event there is some failure in the regular system of alarm.Do not return to the building until you have been instructed to do so. The usual signal will be a “clear speak” message to return to the building.

All personnel must know where the nearest fire alarm manual pull station is in your assigned work area in case of a fire emergency.

Disaster Drills:

Students will practice the emergency procedures in the event of a disaster or severe weather. Students will participate in an annual statewide tornado/severe weather drill. Procedures are reviewed prior to the drill and it is advised that each homeroom class practice prior to the actual drill. In the event of a tornado, disaster, or other emergency situation that would lead to classroom evacuation, the Principal will announce the emergency and follow the plan. Upon hearing the signal, students are to quietly and quickly exit the classroom and enter the hallway. Students are to be in a kneeling position, facing an interior wall, head down, and hands covering the head. Students are to remain in this position until the "ALL CLEAR" signal (announcement) has been given.

Any employee who observes a situation that could cause a disruption or develop into an emergency should contact the office immediately. Should an emergency be "declared", an announcement over the intercom and/or bullhorn will be made indicating the emergency. An Emergency Response and Crisis Management (ERCM) plan and a Readiness and Emergency Management for Burke County Schools (REMBC) plan are in effect at Burke County Academy of Success and Life Center. Review this plan often so that you will always be completely familiar with its process.

Forms

The use of technology has vastly improved the efficiency of form accessibility, completion, and submission. All forms typically used within our school may be retrieved, completed, and submitted electronically. When submitting a form, it is advisable to retain a saved or printed copy for reference purposes.

Grade chair meetings may be called as deemed necessary by the Principal in order to ensure the efficient operation of our school. The Principal reserves the right to make personnel changes regarding grade chair appointments, duties, and responsibilites at his discretion.

Section 3 – Student Information

Attendance (Policies and Procedures)

BCBOE Policy:BCBOE policy requires students to be present 165 days to earn promotion. Excused absences as well as unexcused absences count toward the number of days a student may miss. Encourage students to be present and prompt.

The parent of any student who is denied promotion because of excessive absences may appeal in writing to the Principal before the end of the school year. No appeal will be heard if less than 75 percent of the absences are excused. An appeals committee, consisting of the Principal, her designee, and parent will convene to discuss the reason(s) for excessive absences and review appropriate documentation. An appropriate and fair determination will be made in regards to promotion status of the student.

Students who are absent for ten or more consecutive days whose parents have made proper notification to the school regarding their child's illness or injury (excluding certain communicable diseases) may receive hospital-homebound instruction. In such cases the student will be marked present beginning on the day the school was properly notified.

Daily Attendance Procedure:All homeroom teachers must electronically record daily attendance by entering all attendance information into Power Teacher. All morning attendance information must be entered by 8:30 AM, at the beginning of each class period, and/or at the beginning of second session. It is the responsibility of the teacher to enter and ensure that the information is current and accurate. Our office manager will maintain official school records of student attendance and if necessary, may edit any information entered into Power Teacher. Please consult with our office manager if any questions arise regarding student information. It is the responsibility of the teacher to ensure that all information is accurate.

Only the certified teacher is to enter daily attendance into Power Teacher since the teacher is accountable for the information therein. Never allow students or paraprofessionals to enter daily attendance using the teacher workstation.

In the event that the teacher is absent, an attendance sheet will be provided for the substitute who will be given instructions to complete it and submit to the office each period/session of day.

When a student returns to school after an absence, he/she must present a written excuse from the parent to the teacher indicating the reason(s) for the absence. The excuse is then initialed and filed by the teacher. Students returning to school with no written excuse must immediately have an unexcused absence slip completed by the teacher for filing and the student must be told to bring a written excuse within two additional days. If the absence is for personal illness, illness or death in the family, a religious holiday observed by their faith, or a mandate by order of governmental agencies, the absence will be excused provided verification of the reason is received within three (3) school days. The Principal reserves the right to determine the validity of students' absences as excused or unexcused.

If a student is absent from class, it is the responsibility of the teacher to contact the parent/guardian of the absent student. Document that parent contact was attempted or made on the Parent Contact Log provided. This is important documentation if future attendance issues arise.

When a student is absent for three consecutive days, you are asked to contact the counselor. Our counselor will proceed to make contact with the parent via phone calls, etc. to investigate the absences. Our counselor will consult with the counselor and the principal when excessive absences or tardies persists. If necessary, the school social worker will be notified.

Tardy Procedure:Any student who arrives to school after 8:05 AM must report to the office to obtain a tardy pass. If a student arrives to class tardy without a tardy pass, please send the student to the office immediately.

All tardy information will be recorded in Power School. Teachers must attempt parent contact prior to a referral for excessive tardiness. Students must be reported to the school counselor on their fifth tardy. On the day of the tenth tardy, submit the student’s name to the office for referral to the school social worker.

Discipline (Classroom, Corporal Punishment, In-School Suspension)

Discipline (Classroom):Maintaining appropriate student behavior is critical to the success of our classrooms and the climate within our school. Establishing a high standard for students to follow begins the first day of school and extends to the last day. The development of acceptable conduct and behavior is part of the teaching task. All faculty and staff are expected to exercise their professionalism, careful deliberation, determination of fact, and good judgment in maintaining appropriate behavior of students throughout the school. One of the most effective methods of teaching appropriate conduct of students is modeling acceptable behavior.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports is an approach that assists personnel in adopting and organizing behavioral interventions that will enhance academic and social behavior outcomes for all students. PBIS strategies must be incorporated in your classroom management plan. These interventions and supports will be looked for prior to students receiving consequences.

The Terry Alderman and Love and Logic programs for classroom management and discipline strategies will be implemented in our classrooms. Faculty and staff members have received training in the Terry Alderman management system. Love and Logic strategies will be implemented during the 16/17 school year.

Consistency is a key to good discipline. Being well-planned and expecting cooperation from your students to the end that you will not allow a child to stop you from teaching, is crucial in maintaining a positive, controlled teaching environment. It is generally recognized that until proper order of students in the classroom (and elsewhere) is gained, the teacher cannot teach.

Teachers should set the emotional climate of the classroom to promote learning. This requires careful planning by the teacher. Achievement and discipline go hand in hand. The sound way to solve discipline cases is to find the cause of the trouble and actively seek reasonable solutions and resources for help.

All teachers must complete and submit to the Principal and Assistant Principal for approval a written classroom discipline plan. The approved plan for discipline must address classroom rules, PBIS strategies, and consequences for both appropriate and inappropriate behavior.

Teachers should handle most discipline problems within their classrooms. Never allow a discipline situation to get out-of-hand. If a discipline problem persists, complete a discipline referral form and submit it to the office. If the behavior does not improve, request an administrator to come to the classroom and remove the student. Do not send a student to the office to be disciplined. The student will be summons (intercom/personally) to the office after a referral is received.

Corporal Punishment:Corporal punishment is used with our middle school as a means to correct misbehavior. It must never be used as a first line of punishment for misbehavior unless the student was informed beforehand that specific behavior could result in its use. Corporal punishment may be used as a first line of punishment for those acts of misconduct which are so anti-social or disruptive in nature as to shock the conscience.

Corporal punishment will only be administered to those students whose parents have consented (written or verbal) their approval for its use.

The Principal or Assistant Principal will administer all corporal punishment.

Corporal punishment cannot be used when a student does not complete his or her work or fails to bring in homework. The only exception to this is when a child's refusal to perform leads to subsequent disrespectful behavior.

Corporal punishment will never be administered in front of peers.

No foster child is to be paddled.

In-School Suspension:In-school suspension is designed to invoke disciplinary measures upon students who refuse to comply with school rules and regulations. It is one of the progressive steps in school discipline with the objective to correct negative behavior and to avoid more punitive forms of punishment.

Only the Principal and/or Assistant Principal are to assign ISS to a student. The referring teacher will receive a copy of the completed discipline form or an email. The document will have the date(s) of ISS included.

Current classroom assignments that can be completed during the regular school day are to be assigned while a student is under the supervision of our ISS coordinator. Our ISS coordinator, in collaboration with our Assistant Principal, will determine when the student may be released from ISS to return to the classroom. Additional days may be added at the discretion of the Assistant Principal, as he deems necessary.

Dress Code (Student)

In order to foster a climate conducive to academic achievement, students will be required to follow the guidelines of Burke County Academy of Success and Life Center school dress code. With the understanding that a student’s behavior is influenced by the way the student is dressed and with the understanding that no student should dress in a manner that is disruptive or has an adverse effect on the ongoing school activities, the following guidelines have been developed.

Fines

Students may be fined for damages, destruction, or lost items. Such items would include, but not limited to media center materials, library books, textbooks, choral uniforms, computer lab items (headsets, mouse, keyboard, etc). Students who willfully damage, deface, or destroy school property may be required to pay for repairs or replacement of damaged items as restitution.Failure to clear fines will result in the holding of report cards and records.

Fund Raising

All fund raising activities must have prior approval from the Principal. When considering a fund raising activity that requires students to solicit sales, such requests must be made with the Principal before any such activity can be scheduled or begun.

The BCBOE discourages the door-to-door solicitation of sales by students. This measure is to ensure the safety of our students.

No instructional time will be lost as a direct result of approved fund raising activities.

Handbook (Student Agendas)

Students will receive the student handbook information as part of his/her student agenda. General information regarding the school year, calendars, grading procedures, and student discipline are a few of the topics included in the student handbook. It is not an exhaustive document of all policies and procedures.

Health (Illness and Injury/Medication)

Illness and Injury:In the event that a student reports to the homeroom teacher that he/she is ill, allow the student to report to the office to be seen. Allow the student to report to the office if he/she can do so without any difficulty.

In the event of a student accident, an accident report will be completed and parents notified. A complete report will be made with details of the accident. The supervising faculty/staff member(s) who were present and witnessed the accident will be asked to provide information needed to complete any documentation.

Medication:Faculty and staff are not to dispense any type of medication to students. A designee will dispense all medication from the office.

Students who bring medication to school must have it checked upon arrival at school. Students are not permitted to possess any type of prescribed or over the counter medication at school.

All medication must be presented in a prescription labeled bottle with written instructions signed by the parent.

Proper documentation must be completed for students to take medication at school. No medication will be administered unless all documentation has been completed.

Non-prescription medication must be submitted to the designee and all documentation completed before the medication can be administered to the student.

Supervision (Classrooms, Dismissal, Hallways, Restrooms, Recess)

As professionals, the supervision of students is one of the most important aspects of our school day. The proper supervision of students while on campus is critical for student safety, management, and appropriate discipline. At no time are students to be unsupervised. Furthermore, it is imperative that when questioned as to an event that took place, a full account can be provided. Never be in a position of not knowing what took place in a classroom or other locations on campus where a faculty/staff member has been placed in a supervisory role.

Classroom:

Direct supervision of students in the classroom is expected at all times. Maintaining classroom discipline and creating a learning environment are important components of an effective classroom management plan. Close proximity and monitoring student behavior is expected. Faculty and staff must never leave a classroom or group of students unsupervised. Secure coverage from a colleague before ever leaving students that are under your direct supervision.

Dismissal:Faculty and staff are required to accompany students to the outside of the building during dismissal each day. The teacher is responsible for seeing that the student is dismissed according to the parent's/guardian's directions and that has been cleared through the school office. In all cases, the teacher must receive office clearance prior to dismissing a student any way other than the usual way that that he/she goes home. The teacher will be notified and a change in transportation form will be given prior to dismissal to ensure that the student is dismissed properly. It is imperative that the end of the day dismissal is accurate. If a student brings a note requesting a change of transportation, the counselor/parent resource personnel will contact the parent to verify the change.

Hallway:All teachers must stand at their door to greet students as they enter their classrooms each day.

Students should never be placed in the hallway as a means of punishment. Strict adherence to this policy is mandatory. Students cannot be directly supervised from that position.

Hall passes are required for students. Students in the hallway during instructional time should be held to a minimum. The hall pass used must clearly indicate the name of the student, the destina-tion of the student, and the time of leaving.

Students are to be closely supervised while in the hallway. Students are to follow the expectations of hall conduct as prescribed on the PBIS matrix. Teachers are to teach these expectations and require adherence to them on a daily basis.

Section 4 – Instruction

Character Education

Character education is an instructional component of our school. It is the philosophy that our students not only learn the core academics, but also have the opportunity to develop social skills, morality and ethical behavior that will allow them to be successful and productive citizens.

A list of weekly character words can be found in the student handbook.

Each month, homeroom teachers will select one student who exemplified the character word of the month by recognizing him/her as our “Student of the Month”. Each student will receive a certificate. A picture will be made for our local newspaper and students will have the opportunity to have lunch with the Principal or designee.

Classroom Instructional Videos

The appropriate use of approved educational and other multi-media videos are permissible as part of the instructional process. In order to supplement instruction with the use of videos, a video request form must be completed and submitted for approval at a minimum of one day in advance. Justify the rationale and appropriateness of the video and cross- reference its content with the GPS standards currently being taught in the classroom.

Common Core Georgia Performance Standards

Our instruction is standards-based, utilizing the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS). These standards provide a higher degree of rigor while providing a structure that allows for known student expectation. The Common Core Georgia Performance Standards is the core of our instructional framework

Computer Assisted Learning (CAL)

Computer assisted learning (CAL) is an integral part of the instructional process. It is intended to be a supportive and remedial tool for standards based instruction. CAL platforms are to be integrated into the instructional process for reading and math. The following programs will be implemented:

Grade Math Instruction Reading Instruction Sci/SS Instruction6-8 iPass Reading Plus, Study Island

MyLexia Keyboarding

9-12 Plato Reading Plato Math

Conferences (Parent/Teacher)

Teachers must conference with parents, or document the fact that a parent is unwilling to attend, a minimum of two (2) times per year. One conference must be held prior to the Christmas vacation and another prior to the spring administration of the Georgia Milestones Assessment. Use a parent contact log for documentation.

Curriculum Mapping

Curriculum maps guide the pacing of our instructional content and serve as a checklist to ensure that all Common Core Georgia Performance Standards taught and assessed throughout the academic year.

As a working document, it is required to make notations on the curriculum maps and to indicate the dates the standards were taught. Note strengths, weakness, and suggestions for improvement. This will aid in the annual revision process.

Exams

Nine-week benchmark assessments will be given.

Field Trip (Policies/Procedures)

Policies:Field trips are an integral part of the instructional process and are dependent upon available funding. Field trips are to be instructional in nature and are to support CCGPS content that has or will take place in the classroom. Field trips of a recreational or non-instructional nature will not be approved.

Only those students enrolled at Burke County Academy of Success and Life Center are eligible to participate in school-sponsored field trips.

No field trips will be approved the last three weeks of school.

The Principal reserves the right to approve or deny any trip and/or student, school system employee, parent, or individual access to any school-sponsored field trip when in her opinion, it is in the best interest of our school, students’ involved, or school system.

Procedures:All field trips are to be requested using Trip-Direct and submitted electronically by the person requesting the trip. Field trips are to be requested a minimum of fifteen days prior to the date of the trip. The requested trip will be reviewed by the Assistant Principal and approved by the Principal.

When requesting permission for field trips involving requests for money, teachers must complete a field trip/fee solicitations form letter at least fifteen days in advance and have it approved by the Principal/Assistant Principal. The teacher will receive a copy of the approved letter to be sent home to parents by the teacher.

Teachers will provide the Principal and Assistant Principal with an accurate list of all students participating in a field trip and all completed permission forms. He will verify and approve all consent and permission forms.

On the day of the field trip, the teacher will have all forms in his/her possession including a folder of updated student personal information. This is for safety and security purposes in the event of an accident. Upon returning, the teacher returns all forms to the office for filing.

No child will be allowed to leave the BCASLC campus and participate in a field trip activity unless written parental permission is on file specifically granting permission for the child to take that trip.

Any student not participating in the field trip must be brought to the office with the day's assignments and materials for re-assigning him/her to other classrooms.

Georgia Milestones Assessement (GMAS)

The Georgia Milestones Assessment was developed to ensure Georgia students are well positioned to compete with other students across the US and internationally. It was intentionally designed across grade levels to send a clear signal of student progress/growth and preparedness for the next level. This assessment also supports and informs educator effectiveness initiatives. Georgia Milestone will be given annually in all Georgia public schools as a means to measure student achievement in the core academic areas. Beginning SY 14/15, students will be tested in grades 3 through 12 utilizing this assessment. Students in grades 3 through 8 will take an end-of-grade assessment in each content area, while high school students will take an end-of-course assessment for each of the eight courses designated by the State Board of Education. The assessment will be used in promotion and retention decisions at grades 3 (reading), 5 (reading and math), and 8 (reading and math).

Grading Grading should be secondary to teaching and learning. Although grading is foremost in the conscience of many, emphasis must be placed on teaching the child according to his or her ability level and potential by using current data and instructional best practices.

The grading policies and procedures must be both appropriate and justifiable. Each student should have sufficient assessments to justify the report card grade in each subject. These may be oral, activity, project, and test grades.

Teachers are not to record on a report card a nine-week or semester average lower than fifty-five (55) in any subject. By doing so, a student who puts forth much effort and demonstrates

dramatic academic improvement, may have an opportunity to earn a passing semester and/or yearly average.

Students are not to receive a sixty-nine (69) on a report card in any subject.

At no time should a student’s grade be lowered as a means of punishment. Conduct grades should be a reflection of conduct. Grades should be recorded in grade books in a manner that can be easily interpreted by the Principal or office staff. Grades are to be recorded by certified teachers only. Paraprofessionals, substitutes, or students are not to record grades on official documents. The certified teacher is held accountable for the contents therein.

Teachers will enter and compute all grades utilizing “Power Teacher”, an electronic grade book. All grades are to be entered within five (5) days of scoring the particular assignment to which a grade is given. Grades are to be updated at least every ten (10) working days.

Students should be made fully aware of what his/her grades will be based upon during a report card period. Rubrics, teacher commentary, syllabus, checklists, etc. may be used to accomplish this. It is important that all faculty and staff members adhere to the Student Privacy Act in regards to the discussion and disclosure of student grades. Grades may be reviewed and/or made available only for the student in question, his/her parents, school officials, and court officials.

Grading Scale (Academic and Conduct)

Academic:Grades in Burke County Public Schools shall be based on the following scale:

Grades 6-12

90 – 100 A80 – 89 B70 – 79 CBelow 70 F

Conduct:Exemplary conduct is the expectation for all students at Burke County Academy of Success and Life Center. Conduct grades are given primarily as a means for student recognition and for tangible communication to the student and parent of his/her compliance to conduct expectations. Good conduct is rewarded through various classroom and school-wide incentives.

Homework

Homework is an integral component of the instructional process. The purpose of homework is twofold: (1) to provide additional practice or preparation opportunities of the standards taught that day and (2) complete extended assignments (i.e. projects, papers). New concepts, standards

or instructional material that has not been taught in the classroom is not to be assigned as homework. Daily homework assigned should easily be completed each night as a review of what was taught during the school day.

Homework grading is at the discretion of the teacher. Conduct grades will not be lowered as the result of failure to complete homework assignments. If a student fails to return homework, parental contact is expected. Stress the importance of homework and discuss ways to ensure that it is completed. If the problem persists, refer the situation to our parent coordinator who can do additional follow-up with the parent to correct the problem.

Students will be provided agendas in which to record daily homework assignments. Homework assignments noted in the agenda should be reviewed by the parent and checked for completion each night. The parent is to sign the agenda and return it the following day. If no homework is assigned in a particular subject, “none” should be documented in the agenda.

Homebound Instruction

In the event of extended illness or injury that prevents a student from attending school on a regular basis, he/she may be eligible for homebound services. To be eligible, a student must meet the following criteria:

Referral from a physician stating the nature of the illness and/or injury. The physician stating that the student will be absent a minimum of five (5) school days. Physician recommendation that the student is physically unable to attend school.

Communicable disease and uncomplicated pregnancy are not criteria for homebound instruction. The Principal will determine if homebound instruction is deemed necessary and appropriate.

If homebound instruction is granted, a certified teacher will provide the services in the student’s home, hospital, or other setting as deemed appropriate. An adult must be present during all homebound instructional services. While under homebound instruction, the student is considered “present” for the duration of the services provided the student receives a minimum of three (3) hours of service per week.

Journaling/Constructed Responses

We believe that journaling/constructed responses is an instructional best practice and current research concludes that an emphasis in writing enhances student achievement. The type of journaling/constructed response activities may vary from classroom to classroom and a variety of journaling techniques may be incorporated throughout the school year. Such techniques may include, but are not limited to learning logs, double entry, response, etc. The following guidelines will be followed for journaling activities:

Journaling/constructed response activities will be conducted on a daily basis. Students are to make journal entries each day.

A 2-2-1 format will be followed. Math and Reading/ELA will be done at a minimum of two (2) times per week. Science and Social Studies will be done at a minimum of two (2)

time per week. “Free writing” may be done on Friday as part of the writing block. Additional journal entries may be made at the discretion of the teacher.

Teacher review and commentary is to be completed at a minimum of (1) time per month. Commentary must be meaningful and provide constructive responses and suggestions.

Content journals are not to be graded for mechanical errors or ideas. Incentives may; however, be attached to exemplary journal entries as means of reward encouragement.

Indicate in weekly lesson plans the journaling technique(s) to be used during that time period.

Lesson Plans

Teachers will be required to submit written lesson plans each week unless otherwise notified. Lesson plans are due to our instructional coordinator by 4:00 PM each Friday. Lesson plans are to be submitted electronically to the instructional coordinator using the format provided.

The counselor must submit weekly schedules/agendas in place of lesson plans.

Emergency lesson plans and materials are to be prepared and made accessible if necessary.

Lesson plans and curriculum maps must be available in the classroom every day. If a teacher must be absent from work and has taken lesson plans home, those plans must be returned to school so that they can be used by a substitute teacher unless emergency plans housed in the office may be effectively used. Substitute folders housed in the office must be kept updated by teachers for use by substitutes in such circumstances.

The format to be used and the items to be contained in lesson plans will be thoroughly discussed and periodically reviewed by our instructional coordinator.

Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS)

“Positive Behavior Interventions and Support” is a system of proactive strategies for defining, teaching, and supporting published student expectations. It is a school-wide method used to create an orderly, respectful, and predictable school climate. The PBIS plan is designed to promote positive behaviors and diminish inappropriate behaviors through a multi-step and incentive-based program

Professional Learning Communities (Collaborative Planning)

Collaborative planning among our grade level teams allow for multiple professional learning communities to exist within our school and BCMS or BCHS. Each grade level will be afforded a common planning time during the school day that will allow for professional learning activities and collaborative planning to be implemented. Both aspects are to be viewed as a time to review instructional best practices, assess student progress, examine student work, and develop instructional methodologies to improve student performance and academic achievement. The following guidelines are to be followed:

Open lines of communication and a climate of collaboration must exist in order to maximize instruction.

The Principal reserves the right to require grade level teams to meet at her discretion to review current data, complete professional learning activities, or any other task deemed necessary to improve the instructional component of our school.

Progress Reports

Teachers must send mid-nine weeks progress reports to parents detailing academic performance at the end of the fourth week of each grading period for all students. A copy is to be filed by the teacher for reference in the event of parent conferences, etc.

Recognition (Student Academic – Honor Roll, Principals List)

Honor Roll:To recognize academic achievement, students may be named to either the Honor Roll or Principal’s List each grading period. The following standards are to be used to compute inclusion into either of these categories:

Honor Roll status will be based on meeting the following three (3) criteria: A grade of “A” or “B” in each core academic subjects. When averaged, the overall grade is 90 or better. A minimum of a “satisfactory” average in conduct as designated by Power School.

Principal’s List:Principal’s List status will be based on meeting the following (2) criteria:

A grade of “A” in all core academic subjects. A minimum of a “B’ average in conduct.

Report Cards

Report cards will be completed each nine weeks by homeroom teachers. Completed report cards will be sent home with student on specified dates throughout the school year. Please refer to the instructional calendar for a complete listing of dates. Upon return to school, all report cards are to be stored securely in the school office. Homeroom teachers or other school officials may review completed report cards at any time.

Response to Intervention (RTI)

The Georgia Department of Education established a conceptual framework that will enable students to show gain in academic achievement. The Pyramid of Intervention is a graphic organizer that illustrates layers of instructional best practices according to the student’s individual needs. Our pedagogy is based on how our students respond to the various interventions that are used to target measurable deficiencies. Students may receive interventions at various ‘tiers” (1-3) with each tier becoming more intense and individualized. The following guidelines will be followed:

Refer to our RTI manual as an exhaustive resource for procedures and documentation needed to implementation of RTI plans for our students.

Initial questions and plan implementations are to be directed to our RTI coordinator or our instructional coordinator.

When a student is not responding to traditional classroom instruction and in the professional judgment of the teacher additional interventions are needed and assessment data justifies the necessity therein, a RTI folder is obtained from our RTI coordinator. At that point, the RTI process begins with consultation with our RTI coordinator and an intervention team meeting.

Student progress is monitored and data is collected using “Aimsweb”. If the student isn’t responding to the interventions provided, a meeting is called with the purpose to determine if the student should receive interventions at the next level.

This process is continued until (1) the student masters the deficit standards or (2) all interventions have failed and a recommendation is made and approved at the intervention meeting to begin providing additional support at tier 3 (SST).

SST ( Student Support Team)

The Student Support Team is a building level group of certificated personnel, organized to respond to individual students' needs that the referring teacher has been unable to meet successfully using intervention strategies in tiers 1 and 2 of the RTI model.

If tier 1 and 2 interventions have proven ineffective, the teacher should consult with our RTI coordinator and our school counselor to determine if an SST meeting may be scheduled. Our school counselor will coordinate the efforts of the SST (tier 3) process. If through tier 3 interventions the student is not making progress, the SST team will refer the student for testing with the possibility of placement in special education.

Teams (Better Seeking, Intervention, PBIS, School Quality, Vertical)

Better Seeking:Our school is an active participant in the Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement (GLISI). This body works closely with schools and school districts to improve the instructional quality of a school. One method is the implementation of a “Better Seeking Team”. This team of teachers and administrators develops, implements, and monitors curriculum and instructional best practices based on our current data.

Intervention:The intervention team works in conjunction with the Response to Intervention (RTI) model. This team of teachers, counselors and administrators will examine instructional strategies to target identified academic weaknesses among students who receive additional instructional support in either tier 1 or tier 2 levels of intervention.

PBIS:

The Positive Behavior Interventions and Support team is a school-wide positive behavior support system. This team administers the implementation of the PBIS system within our school.

Textbooks

Textbooks are furnished for all students. They are the property of the BCBOE. The teacher is the agent to see that books are properly cared and accounted for. Each student should be issued a textbook in all subjects as directed by the BCBOE.

Teachers must keep a record of texts issued to students and their condition as part of the textbook inventory. Textbooks are inventoried as being: (1) new, (2) good, (3) fair, or (4) poor. This record is subject to review by the Principal at any given time.Monitor your textbook inventory carefully by inspecting texts near the end of each grading period to insure that students have the texts issued to them and are caring for them adequately. Lost or damaged books must be reported immediately to the Assistant Principal.

If a textbook is lost or damaged during the first six (6) years of adoption, the student will be responsible for the full replacement cost of a new text. If a text is lost or damaged during the seventh (7) year, the student will be charged a $5.00 replacement cost.

Remind each student that only his name, subject, and name of teacher should be written in each issued textbook. Be sure each student's name is written in his/ her assigned texts.

Textbooks do not guide our instruction. Textbooks serve as a resource for the CCGPS standards that are currently being taught. The curriculum map will set the pace and guide what is taught. The textbook is not to be taught sequentially from beginning to end throughout the year. Align the text with the curriculum map.

Uninterrupted Class Time

Class interruptions will be kept to a minimum. Only in rare instances will the intercom be used for announcements, etc. during the instructional day. Instructional time is both valued and guarded at our school.

A maximum of eighteen (18) instructional hours are allowed per year in grades K - 12 for scheduling non-instructional activities. Field trips can only be counted as instructional activities when the trip is directly related to a specific subject. For those subjects not directly related to the field trip, time is counted as school-sponsored, non-instructional time.

Section 5 – Academic Teams and Committees

Teams (Academic) Bold (Chairperson)Better Seeking Team:

Personnel Grade LevelBrady Principal

Parker ICShubert CounselorFlores 6-8

Oglesby 9-12

Positive Behavior Interventions and SupportPersonnel

Guidry ShubertFlores SaulsberryDorsett McPherson

RTI Intervention Teams:

Section 504 Team

Student Support Team

6-8Shubert/Parker

TeachersTuesdays/

Wednesdays

GuidryParker

HR Teacher

ParkerShubertHardin

Section 6 – Schedules

7:15-7:45Breakfast

7:45 - 8:15Homeroom

8:20 – 9:15 9:20–10:15 10:20-11:15 11:20-11:50 11:50 -12:42 12:45 – 1:35 1:40 – 2:30 2:35 – 3:15Planning

Weirauch(Duty)

FA/10th 8th 7th Duty(11:15-12:15)

Lunch(12:15-12:44)

6th Planning CollaborativePlanning

Heard(Duty)

FA/10th 8th 7th Duty(11:15-12:15)

Lunch(12:15-12:44)

6th Planning CollaborativePlanning

Duggans6TH Grade

8th Life Skills FA 7th 7th

Lunch(11:50-12:20)

Planning 6th Collaborative Planning

Flores8.5

Life Skills 7th Planning 6th 6th

Lunch(11:50-12:20)

8th FA Collaborative Planning

Shealy8th Grade

Planning 6th 8th FALunch

(11:15-11:45)

FA 7th Life Skills Collaborative Planning

Hardin7th Grade

6th Planning Life Skills 8th 8th

Lunch(11:50-12:20)

FA 7th Collaborative Planning

Powell(Parent Resource)

Life Skills7th

Life SkillsFA

Life Skills6th

Duty(11:15-12:15)

Lunch(12:15-12:45)

Life Skills10th

Life Skills8th

Parent Resource

Todd/Dorsett

Parent ResourceCo-Teach

Assist

12th 11th Lunch(11:15-11:45)

10th 11th 10th/12th CollaborativePlanning

Oglesby 12th 11th 10th Lunch(11:15-11:45)

12th FA 11th Collaborative Planning

Saulsberry 11th 10th 12th Lunch(11:15-11:45)

11th 12th FA Collaborative Planning

Freshman Academy

PE Life Skills Duggans Lunch(11:15-11:45)

Shealy Oglesby Hardin

Flores Saulsberry

Collaborative Planning

McPherson Media Center

Media Center

FA Lunch(11:15-11:45)

FA Collaborative Planning

Kirkland ISS(Economics if no

ISS)

ISS(Economics if no

ISS)

ISS(Economics if no

ISS)

ISS(Duty if no ISS)

ISS(Lunch if no ISS)

ISS(Economics if no

ISS)

ISS(Economics if no

ISS)

Collaborative Planning

Professional Learning Communities (2:35-3:15)Days/Month Professional Learning Activity

Mondays Behavior Analysis/BIP/FBA1st Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays 6th Grade RTI2nd Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays 7th Grade RTI3rd Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays 8th Grade RTI4th Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays Any RTI

Thursdays Data Analysis/Analysis of Student WorkFridays

Dr. ShubertClassroom Guidance Schedule

Academy Life CenterWK 1 of Month 6th 10th

WK 2 of Month Freshman AcademyWK 3 of Month 7th 11th

WK 4 of Month 8th 12th

A monthly lesson plan will be submitted which will include the exact dates determined by the counselor and the teacher. Guidance can take place during Life Skills classes for students in grades six through

Computer Lab Monday

Reading Plus/My Lexia

TuesdayStudy Island/Keyboarding

Wednesday iPass

ThursdayStudy Island/ Keyboarding

FridayResearch

8:20-9:15 Hardin Duggans9:20-10:15 Shealy Flores10:20-11:1511:20-12:40 Hardin Shealy Flores Duggans12:45-1:35 Shealy Flores1:40-2:30 Hardin Duggans

The computer lab will open for research on Fridays and any day/time not occupied for Computer Assisted Learning.Computer lab must also be included in lesson plans (activities/remediation/extensions)

Early Release – 1 Hour Early Release – 2 Hours7:15-7:45 Breakfast 7:15-7:45 Breakfast7:45-8:15 Homeroom 7:45-8:15 Homeroom 8:20-9:00 1st Period 8:20-8:50 1st Period9:05-9:45 2nd Period 8:55-9:25 2nd Period9:50-10:30 3rd Period 9:30-10:00 3rd Period10:35-11:15 4th Period 10:05-10:35 4th Period11:20-12:35 5th Period 10:40-11:10 5th Period12:40-1:20 6th Period 11:15-11:45 6th Period/BCLC LunchLunch BCLC-11:20 BCAS- 11:50 11:50-12:20 BCAS LunchBCLC Session 1 7:45-10:30 BCLC Session 1 7:45-10:30BCLC Session 2 10:30-1:20 BCLC Session 2 10:30-1:20

Nine Weeks Exam GMAS7:15-7:45 Breakfast 7:15-7:45 Breakfast7:45-8:15 Homeroom 7:45-8:15 Homeroom8:20-10:00 Testing/FA PE (8:20-9:15) 8:20-10:30 Testing/FA PE (8:20-9:15)

10:00-10:35 1st Period Recess Day 1 2 3 4 510:40-11:15 2nd Period 10:40-11:10 1st 6th 3rd 2nd 5th 11:20-12:30 3rd Period/Lunch 11:45-12:45 2nd /Lunch 5th 4 1st 6th 12:35-1:05 4th Period 12:50-1:20 3rd 4th 5 6th 1st 1:10-1:45 5th Period 1:25-1:55 4th 3rd 6th 5th 2nd 1:50-2:25 6th Period 2:00-2:30 5th 2nd 1 4th 3rd

Section 7 – Media & Technology Media Center Operational Procedures

The media center opens at 8:15 a.m. and closes at 10:00 p.m. each instructional day. Teachers and students may use the media center at any time, even when another class is present. The media center will close 2 weeks prior to the end of school. Each year the media center will inventory all books and materials to assure that all books have been returned.

The media center is accessible to individual students and groups. Individual students may be sent to the media center during the times the paras are assigned to the area. If the teacher has not scheduled a small group visit, the students should be able to work independently.

Teachers will accompany their classes to the media center and remain there with them to assist as needed. Be reminded that the teacher is the instructional leader at all times.

All reading teachers should provide at least weekly opportunities for classes of students to browse and check out books, in addition to other planned uses of the media center by individuals and/or groups. These plans as well as other plans for using the media center should be reflected on the weekly media center schedule. (Teachers should sign up on the media center schedule at least one day prior to the visit for book check out.) In the event that it becomes necessary for a teacher to sign up the day that the class needs to visit for book check out, be sure to do so before 8:00 AM or speak to the para.

1. Both students and teachers may check out books. Teachers are asked to check out no more than 10 books at a time. If a teacher checks out more than 10 books at a time, the books should be returned on a weekly basis. Students may have two books checked out at a time. All student books are checked out for up to ten school days. If the majority of students in a class need to check out a book, the teacher should schedule a time to check out books or send a few students to check out a classroom set of books for the day. Teacher books and materials are checked out for 15 days. Books are to be returned on or before the due date and additional books may then be checked out. Books are also placed on hold at teacher or student’s request.

Students will not have late fines. In the event that a book barcode is damaged or lost, the student will be fined $1.00. If a book is lost, the individual (employee or student) who checked out the book will assume full responsibility for the cost of replacing the book. At all times the book is the responsibility of the individual that checked the book out.

Teachers are responsible for the items that are checked out to them and not returned. At the end of the school year a list of items that are not returned will be turned in to the office. Teachers will not be allowed to checkout additional items until all have been returned or fines paid.Audio-visual materials, Activslates, Activotes, ActivWands, software, videotapes, cassettes, DVD’s etc., are made accessible to all teachers.

When showing AV materials (other than videotape) that are not owned by the school, a teacher must complete and submit a NON-SCHOOL OWNED MATERIALS form for approval to the instructional coordinator. NOTE: Submit USE OF VIDEOTAPE form for videotapes.

When showing videotape that was rented or borrowed, the teacher must have the rental store or the individual from whom the tape was borrowed to complete a VIDEO RELEASE form and submit the form to the instructional coordinator.

When showing a video to students that is rated anything other than “G”, a Parental Consent –Video Viewing form must be signed by the parent / guardian giving the student permission to view the film before showing the video to students. A school administrator provides this form and is responsible for assuring that copyright is followed when it comes to videos being shown within the school.

Media equipment such as screens, VCR’s, DVD players, VCR/DVD combos, TV’s, computers, maps, globes, cassette players, Activboards, LCD projectors and overhead projectors are the responsibility of the media center, but will be housed in the classrooms. If there are any equipment problems, notify the media specialist or technology assistant in writing as soon as possible. Forms are available in your handbook and in the teacher resource room. It is important that problems with equipment are reported as soon as possible due to warranties.

In the event that it becomes necessary to move equipment, students must not transport TV’s or computers alone. One adult is required to be in charge when moving a computer or a TV. Two persons are required when moving computers with at least one being an employee of the school system.

When checking out a video, that is not clearly instructional, from the media center, complete the USE OF VIDEO form, stating the objective or purpose, the title, and who has read the book prior to the showing of the video. This information will be used in video selection and purchase in the

future. (See copyright laws and guidelines.) The Instructional Coordinator provides this form. The Instructional Coordinator and/or principal is/are responsible for assuring that copyright is

followed when it comes to videos being shown within the school.

In the event that a teacher tapes a program from the public television station, an OFF-AIR RECORDING VERIFICATION form should be completed. (This does not include cable channels or satellite programs. Recording from these broadcasters is prohibited.)

The media center provides materials for all subjects and all interests of students and teachers.

Teachers and students are asked to make suggestions for new materials throughout the year by placing the title of a book, video, software, etc., in the suggestion box located in the media center. When making your request please indicate the name of the person making the request and the objective or unit theme being covered. This will help to make a clear indication as to why the material should be purchased.

Reference books are available for all teachers to check out for one day at a time.

Teachers should know that sending for materials should be the last resort. When sending a student to checkout materials, please put your request in writing. (If sending for items, do not expect them immediately; the media specialist may have a class.)

Circulating magazines may be checked out by teachers to use with classroom units.

Current newspapers will not be checked out during the school day.

At the beginning of each school term, all students and their parent/s or guardian/s will sign an Internet Use Policy. This policy is to make students and their parents aware of the Internet and its purpose in our school setting. It also clearly explains the role of the parent and the student in assuming responsibility for student use of the Internet.

Report all equipment needing repair to the media center using the equipment repair form located in the teacher resource room. Computer and printer problems should be reported to the office.

Copyright Adherence

Please be reminded that information pertaining to Copyright Adherence is available in the media center and in the Principal's office, namely The Copyright Game and Copyright: A Guide To Information And Resources by Gary H. Becker and Copyright for School Libraries: A Practical Guide by Carol Mann Simpson. Any questions pertaining to Copyright Adherence should be addressed to the media specialist. The media specialist is responsible for copyright adherence of all material except videos. The Instructional Coordinator is responsible for assuring that copyright is followed when it comes to videos being shown within the school.

Any print or non-print media materials brought to the school by teachers, students, or parents for use in the classroom are subject to copyright laws and guidelines. Media release forms for use of non-school owned materials and videotapes (samples attached) must be obtained from the media specialist and/or Instructional Coordinator. Forms must be completed, signed, and returned for approval (the instructional coordinator must sign the video forms that request permission to show the video in the classroom and permission from parents for student viewing). Users must adhere to the existing copyright laws and fair use guidelines.

Non-School Owned Materials

Any print or non-print media materials brought to the school by teachers, students, or parents for use in the classroom are subject to the following guidelines:

Materials shall be previewed by the user prior to anticipated use to determine instruction relevance, appropriateness to the age, maturity level of the students, and the quality and clarity of the presentation.

The user must obtain a copy of the "Use of Non-School Owned Materials" form from the media center. EXCEPTION: A "USE OF VIDEOTAPE" form must be completed and approved prior to use of any videotape to verify educational objective and (non-school owned only) rating.

The completed and signed form is returned to the media center for approval and filing.

Upon receipt of a signed copy of submitted form, the user is granted the permission requested.

Copyright Laws and Guidelines ( Fair Use Guidelines )

Single Copies:A teacher may copy (or ask to have copied) for the purpose of research, teaching, or preparation for teaching any of the following:

1. A chapter of a book;2. An article from a periodical or newspaper;3. A short story, short essay, or short poem;4. A chart, graph, diagram, cartoon or picture from a book, periodical, or newspaper.

Multiple Copies:You may reproduce multiple copies of the following for classroom use:

1. A complete poem of less than 250 words or an excerpt from a longer poem, not to exceed 250 words.

2. A complete article, story, or essay of less than 2,500 words or an excerpt from a larger printed work, which must not exceed 10% of the whole.

3. One chart, graph, diagram, cartoon, or picture per book or periodical.

Off-Air Recording

A broadcast program may be recorded and retained by a non-profit educational institution for a period not to exceed 45 consecutive calendar days. Even though the programs may be held 45 days, they may only be used once per class as part of relevant teaching activities and repeated only once when instructional reinforcement is necessary, during the first ten consecutive school days of the 45-day retention period.

Duplication of Computer Software

The owner of a copy of a computer program may make a copy or adaptation of that program if the following criteria are met:

1. The copy or adaptation is created in order to be able to use the program with a particular machine.

2. The copy or adaptation is for archival purposes only. 3. Copies or adaptations may not be leased, sold, or given away.4. Software may not be loaded on to multiple computers unless it is expressly written in

the software documentation.Warning: Computer software piracy is punishable as a felony.

A teacher should not:1. Enlarge copyrighted cartoon characters, drawings, etc. (Example Mickey

Mouse)2. Copy an entire book or magazine3. Use copying to create, replace or substitute for anthologies, or collected works4. Copy from works intended to be "consumable" in the course of teaching5. Use copying to substitute for the purchase of books, publishers' reprints or

periodicals; be directed by higher authority; be repeated with respect to the same item by the same teacher from term to term

6. Copy for more than one course

Limitations

1. One work from a single author and no more than three authors from a collective work.2. No more than 9 instances of such multiple copying in the class term. 3. No charge can be made to students beyond actual cost of photocopying. 4. There are no fair use rights for exclusive cable or satellite channels. 5. If a media specialist is taping a program, that taping must be at the request of a specific

teacher or student. 6. Copies taped off-air must include all copyright information, usually included in the

credits at the end of the program. 7. The same teacher may not tape, or request to be taped, the same program multiple

times; no matter how many times the program is rebroadcast.

Section 8 - REMBC______________________________________________________________________________

SCHOOL Burke County Academy of Success and Life CenterPrincipal Dr. Chequita Brady School

Address500 Park Drive

Waynesboro, GA 30830Crisis Response Team (CRT) Clarence Guidry Chequita Brady

Amy Shealy Thaddeus Shubert Jennifer Oglesby School Administration Chequita Brady Clarence Guidry

Rashann Parker Office Manager Cora Lanier Medical

AssistantNA SRO-

PoliceGodbee

The following members of our CRT also serve on the REMBC Safety CouncilThaddeus Shubert Clarence Guidry

Phone (1) 706-554-8046 Phone (2) FAX 706-554-8081

School Contact InformationPosition Name Phone Phone E-mail

Principal Dr. Chequita Brady 706-554-9003 706-466-4123 cfbrady@burke.k12.ga.usNurse NAAdm. Clarence Guidry cguidry@burke.k12.ga.usAdm. Rashann Parker rparker@burke.k12.ga.us Office Mgr. Cora Lanier clanier@burke.k12.ga.usCRT Thaddeus Shubert tshubert@burke.k12.ga.us

CRT Chequita Brady See above CRT Clarence Guidry See above CRT Rashann Parker See above (other) Jennifer Oglesby(other) Amy Shealy

Burke County Public Schools Superintendent Rudolph (Rudy) FalanaREMBC Project

ManagerChris Henry BCPS PIO Amy Nunnally

REMBC Safety Council Chris Henry Leonard HillPaul Williams Chief Larry Boyd Thaddeus Shubert (SGA)Lisa Bowles (SGA) Bobby Moore (BES)Clarence Guidry (BCAS) Garry Fulcher (BCHS) Shannon Avera (BCHS)Cathy Cancer (BCMS) Sherri Stephens (BCMS) Deborah Weddon (EHS)Rebecca Tinsley (WPS) Mallory Smith (BES)

REMBC Advisory Council Chief Rusty SandersBCEMA

Sherriff Greg Coursey BCSD

Gina Richardson, RNCounty Nurse Manager

Merv WaldropCounty Administrator

Darlene DeLaigle, LCSWCoordinator Mental Health Services

Anna LumpkinGEMA School Safety

Bob AndersonPlant Vogtle

Chris HenryBCPS

Central Office CRT Chris Henry James Hyder

Cliff Battle Daphney Ivery

Central Office Contact Information (706-554-5101)Position Name Phone Phone E-mail

Superintendent Rudy Falana 706-466-1321 706-554-3882 rfalana@burke.k12.ga.usREMBC Dir. Chris Henry 706-871-3126 706-722-3219 chenry@burke.k12.ga.usTransp. Dir. Leonard Hill 706-871-3137 706-466-2997 lthill@burke.k12.ga.usMaint. Dir. Paul Williams 706-551-0069 706-554-4774 pwilliams@burke.k12.ga.usPIO Amy Nunnally 706-871-6169 706-554-6126 ajnunnally@burke.k12.ga.usAsst. Super. Angela Williams 706-871-2023 706-437-8139 awilliams@burke.k12.ga.usAsst. Super. Tommy Mitchell 706-836-3861 706-554-3860 tmitche@burke.k12.ga.us BCBOE Chair. Johnny Jenkins 706-554-3596 706-554-4431 Jm185@bellsouth.net CRT (law) James Hyder 706-825-1120 706-737-2906 jhyder@burke.k12.ga.usCRT (techn) Cliff Battle 706-726-3193 706-793-9947 cabattle@burke.k12.ga.usSNP Donna Martin 706-836-1331 706-736-8566 dmartin@burke.k12.ga.us

Emergency Agency Contact InformationAgency Contact Phone E-mail

Burke County EMA Chief Sanders 706-554-6666 rsanders@burkecounty-ga.govBC Sheriff’s Department Chief Lewis 706-554-2133BC Health Department Gina Richardson 706-554-3456 rjrichardson@dhr.state.ga.usPlant Vogtle Bob Anderson 706-826-3134 rojander@southernco.comMental Health Darlene DeLaigle 706-437-6857 darlened@obhs-ga.orgCounty Administrator Merv Waldrop 706-554-2324 Merv.waldrop@burkecounty-ga.govGEMA Anna Lumpkin 404-275-6277 Anna.lumpkin@gema.ga.gov