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Valdosta Daily Times

2018-19

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Index:Lowndes County Schools...3

Valdosta City Schools...7

Valwood...12

Scintilla...13

Coastal Plains Charter High

School...15

Georgia Christian School...15

Lanier County Schools...16

Highland Christian Academy...18

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Cook County Schools...19

Berrien County Schools...21

Brooks County Schools...21

Echols County Schools...23

Victory Christian School...23

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Lowndes County SchoolsTest Security Policy

Test SecurityAny action that compromises test security or leads to the invalidation of an individual student’s or a group of students’ test scores will be viewed by Lowndes County Schools (LCS) as inappropriate. Under no circumstances may any tests be reproduced or duplicated for individual or group use unless authorized by GaDOE. Failure to comply with the U.S. Copyright Laws protecting these materials could result in legal action. Any instance of violation of copyright laws must be reported immediately to the GaDOE. Guidelines are in place to assist system personnel in determining which activities might compromise test security or score validity. Any concern regarding test security must be reported to LCS immediately.

Consequences for Violating Test SecurityFailure to safeguard test materials or to comply with test administration procedures could adversely affect an individual’s certification status. If this was to occur, LCS will submit the incident to the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). Additionally, the GaDOE may instruct LCS to refer the incident to the Educators Ethics Division of the Professional Standards Commission as failure to adhere to established policies and procedures.

Contact InformationFor additional information pertaining to Lowndes County Schools’ Assessment and Accountability obligations, please contact Rodney Green, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, at 229-245-2250.

The above information is in accordance with the Georgia Department of Education’s Student Assessment Handbook.

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Lowndes County Schools

CHILD FIND PROJECT

Lowndes County Schools Department of Special Education is seeking information from parents or others concerning anyone living in the Lowndes County Schools district, ages 3 to 21, who may have a disability that is not being addressed. If you know of such persons who may have an intellectual, physical, emotional or other disability, please contact Mindell Downing, Director of Special Education.

Mindell Downing1592 Norman DriveValdosta, GA 31601

(229) 245-2250

All information received will be kept confidential.

Lowndes County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, disability, religion, or national origin in its education programs, activities or employment.please contact one of the individuals listed above at least one week in advance.

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2018-19 Open Houses and

OrientationElementary Open House-

Friday, August 3 - 2-4 p.m.Clyattville Elementary SchoolDewar Elementary SchoolHahira Elementary SchoolLake Park Elementary SchoolMoulton-Branch Elementary SchoolPine Grove Elementary SchoolWestside Elementary School

Hahira Middle School Orientation Schedule

Yearbook photos will be taken. 6th Grade Orientation A-L 8 a.m. –

This is not a drop in event.6th Grade Orientation M-Z 10 a.m. –

This is not a drop in event.7th Grade Orientation 12:30-1:30 p.m.

–This is a drop in event. 8th Grade Orientation 2:30 -3:30 p.m. –

This is a drop in event.

Lowndes Middle School Orientation Schedule

Thursday, August 2 for all grades6th Grade Open House/Orientation:

12 p.m.- 3 p.m.Students with last names A - M - ar-

rive at noonStudents with last names N - Z arrive

at 1:30 p.m.7th and 8th Grade Open House/Orien-

tation: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Pine Grove Middle School Open House

Monday, August 68:30-10 a.m. – 6th Grade Open House11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – 7th and 8th Grades

Open House

Lowndes High School Fee Days and Freshman OrientationYearbook photographs will be taken.Students can purchase parking de-

cals, lockers and yearbooks. Prepayment is available online through the school website – printed receipts must be pre-sented at fee days.

Tuesday, July 31: Fee Day(For 10-12 graders to purchase year-

books, football passes, parking decals and take yearbook pictures, get club in-formation, etc)

9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Seniors & Juniors1 p.m. - 3 p.m. SophomoresThursday, August 2: IGNITE 2022! 5 -

7:30 p.m. Freshman Orientation - Meets in

the new gym at 5 - Students and Parents will visit their VIP teacher, learn how to use parent portal to view schedules, get information on clubs and extracurricu-

lar activities, purchase football passes, etc.

2018-19 Daily School Schedule

Elementary Schools 8 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

Clyattville Elementary SchoolDewar Elementary SchoolHahira Elementary SchoolLake Park Elementary SchoolMoulton-Branch Elementary SchoolPine Grove Elementary SchoolWestside Elementary School Middle Schools 7:50 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Hahira Middle SchoolLowndes Middle SchoolPine Grove Middle School High School 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m.Lowndes High School

2018-19 New Student

RegistrationThe first day of school for students is

Tuesday, August 7, 2018.Registration is a centralized process

for all Lowndes County schools. All students new to the system will register at the Lowndes Board of Education and

will be given their school assignment. The Board of Education is located at 1592 Norman Drive. Centralized Regis-tration is the first entrance, closest to Norman Drive.

Parents should bring the following items at time of registration:

1. A new student MUST be registered by his/her primary custodial parent OR legal guardian and the primary custo-dial parent/legal guardian must be a Lowndes County resident. You will be asked to provide appropriate legal court documentation. A power of attorney is not acceptable.

6th Grade Open House/Orientation: 12- 3 p.m.

Students with last names A - M - ar-rive at noon.

Students with last names N - Z arrive at 1:30 p.m.

7th and 8th Grade Open House/Orien-tation: 4 - 6 p.m.

2. Original birth certificate (can be obtained through the Lowndes County Health Department) for pre- kindergar-ten, kindergarten, and first grade stu-dents. A copy of the birth certificate is acceptable for 2nd – 12th grade students.

3. Immunization – A current Georgia Certificate of Immunization Form 3231 MUST be presented at the time of regis-tration. PHS-731 (International Certifi-cation of Vaccination by World Health Organization WHO) or other physician/

state documentation must be trans-ferred by doctor or designee to the Geor-gia Certificate of Immunization Form 3231 PRIOR to registration. All students born on or after January 1, 2002, and entering or transferring into seventh grade must receive a tetanus, diphthe-ria and pertussis booster vaccination (Tdap) and an adolescent meningococcal vaccination (MCV4). The same applies for any students new to Georgia who are entering grades eight through twelve.

4. Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Den-tal and Nutrition Screening (Form 3300). This form is available from your child’s physician of the Health Department.

5. Original Social Security card (to be copied). A copy will be accepted if it is legible for photocopying.

6. Withdrawal form and transcript (preferred), report card, all special ed-ucation records, and the name, mailing address, phone number and fax number (if available) of the previous school attended.

7. Proof of residence (utility bill, rental agreement, cable bill, mortgage agreement, or land line phone bill only). Utility bills should be no older than 30 days and must have the service address listed.

If there is no documentation from the student’s previous school, a call will be made to the student’s previous school at the parent’s expense to obtain the nec-essary information.

Pre-kindergarten students must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2018, kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2018, and first grade students must be 6 years old on or before September 1, 2018.

Lowndes Co. Schools 2018-19 Calendar

August 1-3, 6: Pre-planningAugust 7: First Day of SchoolSeptember 3: Labor Day HolidayOctober 5: Fall BreakNovember 19-23: Thanksgiving Hol-

iday December 19: Early Release DayDecember 20-January 4: Christmas

HolidayJanuary 4 and 7: Teacher Inservice

DaysJanuary 8: Students Return to School

– First day of Second SemesterJanuary 21: Martin Luther King

HolidayFebruary 15 and 18: Winter BreakFebruary 19: Student Holiday/Teach-

er InserviceApril 1-5: Spring Break

May 24: Early Release/ Last Day of School

May 27: Memorial Day Holiday May 28-30: Post-planning

2018-19 Schools and Administrators

Clyattville Elementary School

Phone: 229-316-8602 Fax: 559-0396 5386 Madison Highway, Valdosta

31601 Tenry Berry, Principal [email protected] Reddick, Assistant [email protected]

Dewar Elementary SchoolPhone: 229-219-1370 Fax: 219-13763539 Mt. Zion Church Road, Valdosta,

GA 31605 Katie Chappuis, Principal [email protected] Johnson, Assistant Principal [email protected]

Hahira Elementary SchoolPhone: 229-316-8600 Fax: 794-1849 350 Claudia Drive, Hahira 31632Iris Mathis, [email protected] Wilkes, Assistant [email protected]

Lake Park Elementary School

Phone: 229-316-8603 Fax: 559-3117 604 W. Marion Avenue, Lake Park

31636 Julie Klein, Principal [email protected] Sirmans, Assistant [email protected]

Moulton-Branch Elementary School

Phone: 229-245-2294 Fax: 259-5072 5725 Perimeter Road, Valdosta 31606 Dr. Debbie Brantley, Principal [email protected] Hatton, Assistant [email protected] Grove Elementary SchoolPhone: 229-245-2297 Fax: 259-5070 4175 River Road, Valdosta 31605Al Swilley, Principal [email protected] Wetherington, Assistant Prin-

[email protected].

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SchoolPhone: 229-245-2289 Fax: 259-5068

2470 James Road, Valdosta 31605Beth Lind, Principal [email protected] Lassiter, Assistant [email protected] Summerlin, Assistant [email protected]

Pine Grove Middle SchoolPhone: 229-219-3234 Fax: 219-3233 4159 River Road, Valdosta 31605Ivy Smith, Principal ivysmith@lown-

des.k12.ga.usSam Clemons, Jr., Assistant [email protected] Tanner, Assistant [email protected] Middle SchoolPhone: 229-245-2280 Fax: 245-2470 2379 Copeland Road, Valdosta 31601 Bill Haskin, Principal [email protected] Broome, Assistant [email protected] Hiers, Assistant [email protected]

Hahira Middle School Phone: 229-316-8601 Fax: 794-3564 101 S. Nelson Street, Hahira 31632 Stacy Dickey, Principal

[email protected]. Matt Faircloth, Assistant Princi-

[email protected] Tucker, Assistant [email protected]

Lowndes High School Phone: 229-245-2260 Fax: 245-2468 1606 Norman Drive, Valdosta 31601LeAnne McCall, Principal [email protected] Newton, CTAE [email protected] Brown, Assistant [email protected] Chappuis, Assistant [email protected] Hendley, Assistant [email protected] Page, Assistant [email protected] Pearson, Assistant [email protected] Redshaw, Assistant [email protected] Walker, Assistant [email protected]. Cloise Williams, Assistant Prin-

[email protected]

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LOWNDES COUNTY SCHOOLSNONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE

The Lowndes County Board of Education continues its policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006); or disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990) in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance.

Employees, students, and the general public are hereby notified that the Lowndes County School System does not discriminate in any educational program or activity or in employment policies. The following individuals have been designated as the employees responsible for coordinating the system’s effort to implement the nondiscrimination policy:

Title VI—Rodney GreenTitle IX—Owen Prince

Section 504 - Dr. Veronica Brown and Julie KleinADA—Randy Cooper

Questions may be directed to these individuals at Lowndes County Schools, 1592 Norman Drive, Valdosta, Georgia 31601, telephone 229-245-2250. If special accommodations are needed, please contact one of the individuals listed above at least one week in advance.

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Petition for A High School Diploma O.C.G.A. § 20-2-281.1

On Monday, March 30, 2015, Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 91 into law, thereby creating a new code section, O.C.G.A. § 20-2-281.1. This law states that on or after March 30, students shall no longer be required to earn a passing score on the graduation tests to earn a high school diploma. Additionally, individuals who are no longer enrolled in a public school who were denied a high school diploma solely for not achieving a passing score on any of the graduation tests and met all other local and state requirements may submit a petition to the local school system to determine eligibility to receive a high school diploma under the new law.

The law covers all “graduation tests,” beginning with the Basic Skills Test (Reading, Mathematics, and Writing) which was administered to students who enrolled for the first time in grade 9 on or after July 1, 1981. The law also includes all subjects, forms and versions of the Georgia High School Graduation Tests (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies) and the Georgia High School Writing Test.

For more information regarding the petition application, petition window, or general questions regarding the law, please visit www.lowndes.k12.ga.us or call Nicole Goldman at 229-245-2250.

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Lowndes Alternative Program

Phone: 229-245-2271Danny Redshaw, Director [email protected]

2018-19 Meal PricesNon-Educator -$3.75(All Adults not employed by Lowndes

County Board of Education)Educator Adults - $3.25(Including all Lowndes County Board

of Education Employees)High School Students - $2.25Middle School Students - $2.25Elementary School Students - $2.05Second Student Lunch (USDA re-

quires Adult Price) - $3.25Reduced Price Lunch - .40

Breakfast Meal Prices:Adult and Guest - $2.00High School Student - $2.00 Middle School Student - $2.00 Elementary School Student - $2.00 Reduced Price Breakfast - .30

2018-19 Board Member InformationMike DavisDistrict 13982 Bemiss Knights Academy Rd. Valdosta, GA 31605 229-300-2503 [email protected] JohnsonDistrict 2P.O. Box 187Hahira, GA 31632229-412-5402 [email protected] BrowningDistrict 34345 Spring Branch CircleValdosta, GA 31602229-245-1500 [email protected] WeeksDistrict 44445 Joe K DriveValdosta, GA 31606 229-561-1979 [email protected] Clark, Chairman

District 54912 Princess DriveLake Park, GA 31636 229-559-6159 [email protected] GregoryDistrict 6PO Box 1905Valdosta, GA 31603229-630-4228 [email protected] Smith, Vice Chair-

manDistrict 74600 Oak Arbor DriveValdosta, GA 31602 229-263-0861 [email protected] Board Meeting Schedule

Regular MeetingsJuly 16 Board OfficeAugust 13 Board OfficeSeptember 17 Board OfficeOctober 8 Board OfficeNovember 12 Board OfficeDecember 3 Board OfficeJanuary 14 Board OfficeFebruary 4 Board OfficeMarch 11 Board Office

April 15** Board OfficeMay 13 Board OfficeJune 3 Board Office

Work SessionsAugust 6 Board OfficeSeptember 10 Board OfficeOctober 1 Board OfficeNovember 5 Board OfficeMarch 4 Board OfficeApril 9 Board Office (Tuesday)May 6** Board Office**In accordance with Georgia House

Bill 65, the Lowndes County Board of Education will be discussing the FY 20 Operating Budget on April 15, 2018 and May 6, 2018.

There will not be a Work Session in July, December, January, February and June.

ALL REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS AND WORK SESSION MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT 6 p.m.

ALL MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT LOWNDES COUNTY BOARD OF EDU-CATION.

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2018-19 Central Office Personnel

Wes Taylor, Superinten-dent

Phone: (229) 245-2250E-mail: [email protected]

Terri Welden, Administra-tive Assistant to the Superin-tendent

Phone: (229) 316-1822E-mail: [email protected].

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Rodney Green, Assistant Superintendent


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Ken Overman, Assistant Superintendent


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LaVerne Rome, Director of Public Relations, CPIE and REACH


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Randy Cooper, Director of Human Resources


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Mindell Downing, Director of Special Education

Phone: (229) 316-1855E-mail: mindelldowning@lowndes.

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Dr. Veronica Brown, Direc-tor of Teaching and Learning 6 – 12 and Testing 9 - 12


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Julie Klein, Director of Teaching and Learning K – 5 and Pre-K


Lee Goodman, AccountingPhone: (229) 316-1870E-mail: [email protected].

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Sandra Wilcher, Director of Student Services

Phone: 229-316-1865E-mail: [email protected].

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Federal Programs and Pro-fessional Learning


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Owen Prince, Director of Information Technology and Athletic Business Manager


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Al Rowell, Director of Technology


Whit Chappell, Director of LEIF


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Donna Hendley, Director of School Nutrition

1500 Lankford Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602

Phone: (229) 245-2443Email: [email protected].

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Roger Christie, Director of Transportation

1064 Howell Rd, Valdosta, GA 31601 Phone: (229) 245-2257E-mail: [email protected].

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Lowndes County Schools 2018-19

Dress CodeIn order to maintain an appropriate

climate for learning, the following dress code has been established for Lowndes County Schools. On a case-by-case basis, administrators or designee may ban items that disrupt the learning environ-ment. Teachers may refer any student whose appearance causes distractions to the learning environment to an admin-istrator for corrective or disciplinary action.

Pre-Kindergarten - 12th GradeClothing, hairstyle and color, jew-

elry, tattoos, including temporary tat-toos, body carvings, face paintings, or hand-carried items may not distract from the normal learning environment of any Lowndes County School.

Clothing articles, jewelry, bags, and other items brought onto school proper-

ty must be clean and not create a safety or health hazard.

Jewelry, clothing, or any article that can be used as a weapon may not be brought onto Lowndes County School property.

Jewelry piercing the nose, lips, tongue, and other facial areas will not be worn.

All students must maintain appropri-ate hygiene standards (i.e., free of exces-sive body dirt, grease, oils, odor, etc.).

Clothing articles designed to cover the body may not be constructed of see-through materials such as

mesh, net, sheer, clear plastic, or ‘cut-out’ materials unless worn over an acceptable garment.

Belts, buttons, zippers, suspenders, snaps or other similar items will be fastened appropriately. Holes or rips in clothing above the knee must not expose the body. Discretion will be used by ad-ministration or designee when holes are formed by accident.

Clothing, shoes and jewelry worn during P.E. or other extra-curricular ac-tivities must be appropriate and will be at the discretion of the teacher.

Hair curlers, picks, and combs will not be worn in the hair.

Head coverings (e.g. hats, caps, scarves, sweatbands, or hoods affixed to other articles of clothing), gloves, and sunglasses will not be worn on campus during the school day.

All items worn or carried will not in-clude any written or pictorial messages that promote the use of alcohol, tobac-co, illegal drugs, or any other illegal product/activity and must not contain any derogatory racial, religious, sexual, ethnic implications or any obscene lan-guage.

It is suggested that the student’s name be affixed to removable clothing articles (i.e., coats, gloves, caps).

Pants, Skirts, Dresses, Jumpers, and Shorts

These items must not be overly tight, extremely loose, or extend past the sole of the shoe.

Pants, shorts, and skirts must be worn at the natural waist. These items must be an appropriate size at the waist. The outer garment must cover the but-tocks entirely.

Shorts and skirts must be a modest length, with the guideline being no shorter than 3 inches above the knee cap when the student is standing straight up. Any open pleats, vents, or slits must also be no more than three inches above the knee.

Clothing with rips or holes above the knee must not expose the body.

Strapless garments are not allowed.Tights and similar items may only be

worn under pants, skirts, shorts, dress-es, and jumpers that meet the dress code requirement.

Discretionary intervention by school administration may be used in deter-mining the appropriateness of attire.

LeggingsLoose-fitting shirts that cover the

entire buttocks may be worn with leg-gings.

In addition to loose-fitting shirts that cover the entire buttocks, leggings may also be worn under pants, skirts, shorts, dresses, and jumpers that meet the dress code requirement of Lowndes Coun-ty Schools.


Shirts, Sweaters, and VestsThese items must be of the appropri-

ate length not to expose the midriff area and back area during the course of nor-mal daily activities (walking, standing, sitting and raising arms).

Tank tops, spaghetti straps, tube tops, halter tops, and similar tops are not allowed.

These items must not excessively expose breast/chest areas or undergar-ments.

The necklines should be appropriate-ly modest, no lower than two inches be-low the top of the sternum (breastbone), with no part of the breast/chest area visible.


ShoesMust be worn at all times.Must be in good repair.Cleats, taps, spurs, or other unneces-

sary objects will not be affixed to shoes.All shoes with laces must be laced

and tied or tucked.All buckles or Velcro must be fas-

tened.No footwear with wheels affixed to

the sole of the shoe. Ex: HeeliesDiscretionary intervention by school

administration may be used in deter-mining the appropriateness of attire.

Not Permitted (All Grades)BandanasSpandexCut-offsAn undershirt, worn as an outer

shirtDiscretionary intervention by school

administration may be used in deter-mining the appropriateness of attire.

Lowndes Alternative ProgramThe Lowndes Alternative Program

has a separate dress code, which is giv-en to students upon transfer into the program and is posted on the Lowndes High School website.


Child Find Project

Valdosta City Schools Department of Special Education is seeking information from parents or others concerning anyone living in the Valdosta City School District, age 3 to 21, who may have a disability and is not now being educated. If you know of such persons who may have an intellectual, physical, emotional or other disability, please contact Valdosta City Schools Special Education Department. This information will assist us in planning appropriate programs for

these persons.

Director of Special Education at:Valdosta City Schools

Attn: Dr. Vakesha MaysP.O. Box 5407

Valdosta, GA 31603-5407

All information received will be kept confidential.

The Valdosta City School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, disability, religion, or national origin in its educational programs, activities or

employment.

PROOF

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Valdosta City School System 2018-19

Open HousesSallas Mahone Elementary School

– 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – August 6S.L. Mason Elementary School – 11

a.m.-1 p.m. – August 6Horne Learning Center – 1-4 p.m. –

August 6 Valdosta High School – 1-3 p.m. – Au-

gust 6Valdosta Early College Academy

– 1-3:30 p.m. – August 6Valdosta Middle School – 1:30-3:30

p.m. – August 6J.L. Lomax Elementary School – 2-4

p.m. – August 6W.G. Nunn Elementary School 2-4

p.m. – August 6Pinevale Elementary School – 4-6 p.m.

– August 6J.L. Newbern Middle School 1:30-3:30

p.m. – August 72018-19 Daily School Schedules Each school day begins and ends as

follows:Valdosta High School — 8:15 a.m. to

3:25 p.m.J.L. Newbern Middle School — 8:30

a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Valdosta Middle School — 8:30 a.m. to

3:30 p.m.J.L. Lomax Elementary School — 7:45

a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Pinevale Elementary School — 7:45

a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Sallas-Mahone Elementary School —

7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.S.L. Mason Elementary School — 7:45

a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

W.G. Nunn Elementary School — 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Valdosta Early College Academy — 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Horne Learning Center — 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Horne Learning Center Night School (Monday – Thursday) 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

2018-19 Report Card Release Dates

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 (K-12)Friday, January 11, 2019 (K-12)Thursday, March 21, 2019 (K-12)Friday, May 24, 2019 (K-12)

2018-19 Student Dress Code

The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, re-sulting in superior performance for all. Students in our district are expected to dress in a manner that is supportive of a positive learning environment that is free of distractions and disruptions. There is a direct correlation between stu-dent dress and behavior. Students who come to school dressed appropriately behave appropriately. Our kindergarten through fifth grade students will be ex-

pected to observe a new uniform dress policy that supports our vision to pursue infinite possibilities for their future.

K- 5 Mandatory Uniform Dress Policy Guidelines

J.L. Lomax, Pinevale, Sallas Mahone, S.L. Mason and W.G. Nunn Elementary Schools will implement the K-5 Man-datory Uniform Dress policy. Valdosta City Schools requires students to wear solid white, gray, yellow or black col-lared shirts and khaki or black bottoms. Jeans/denim will not be allowed. Shorts, skirts/skorts, dresses/rompers are al-lowed, but all uniforms shall adhere to current dress code standards as it relates to length, condition, etc. Students will be allowed to have special dress down days or spirit days. These special occasions will be declared by the school’s adminis-tration. On these days, all students will be required to adhere to current dress code standards.

Girls UniformsSolid white, gray, yellow or black tops

with sleeves and a collar, tucked in at the waist (not bloused).

Khaki or black pants, skirts/skorts, Bermuda shorts, culottes, dresses/rompers. No denim or jeans. (Belts are optional)

Boys UniformsSolid white, gray, yellow or black tops

with sleeves and a collar, tucked in at the waist.

Khaki or black pants or shorts. No denim or jeans. (Belts are optional)

Logos that are manufactured on ap-parel are permitted. Example: SMALL Polo horse, Nike check, Under Armor, Izod, etc. The oversized Polo logos are not permitted. No monograms or any other mark/brand, including all Valdos-ta City Schools’ marks/brands should be embroidered or heat sealed to garments. Students can wear apparel with VCS marks/brands on Spirit Days announced by the individual schools.

Discipline Provisions:No student shall be suspended from

class or from school, be expelled from school, or receive a lowered grade as a result of not complying with the Uni-form Dress Policy.

No student shall be considered non-compliant with this policy in the following instances:

When non-compliance derives from a financial hardship.

When a student wears the uniform of nationally recognized youth organiza-tion, such as Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts, on regular meeting days.

When the school’s administration au-thorizes a special dress day or if student wears a school spirit shirt on a special dress day.

Appropriate Disciplinary Actions:If a student is not following the Uni-

form Dress Policy, the classroom teacher or designee will contact the parent to ascertain the reason for the non-com-pliance. If the classroom teacher deter-mines that the issue is one that warrants the involvement of an administrator, then that teacher may refer the concern to the school’s administration.

The principal will review the policy with the parent to make sure that they clearly understand the policy expecta-tions and give the parent the option of

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It is the policy of the Valdosta City Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of gender (including pregnancy and wages), age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or retaliation in the educational programs, activities or admissions to facilities operated by the Valdosta City Board of Education or in the employment practices and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Board shall comply with all aspects of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Amended, 1973), Title II of the Vocational Education Amendments of 1976, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Amended, 1974), Title XXIX of the Age Discrimination Act of 1967, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title I and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Amended, 2008), Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008.

The following individuals have been designated for coordinating the system’s efforts to implement its nondiscrimination policies:

Jack Cook, ADAValdosta City Schools1204 Williams StreetValdosta, GA 31602(229) 671-6073

Reginald Mitchell, Sports Equity Coordinator/Title IXValdosta City Schools1204 Williams StreetValdosta, GA 31602(229) 671-6049

Joyce Dean, CTAE DirectorValdosta High School3101 North Forrest StreetValdosta, GA 31601(229) 333-8540, Ext.4018

Owen Clemons, Title VI (Civil Rights Act of 1964)Valdosta City Schools1204 Williams StreetValdosta, GA 31602(229) 671-6056

Dr. Dan Altman, Title II Valdosta City Schools1204 Williams StreetValdosta, GA 31602(229) 671-6013 Laura Diaz, Section 504 Valdosta City Schools1204 Williams StreetValdosta, GA 31602(229) 333-8505

8Valdosta City Schoolsbringing the student the appropriate uniform attire.

Referral to school counselor, psy-chologist, social worker, or other school support service personnel for case man-agement and counseling.

Appropriate and gradual loss of priv-ileges in special events or dress down days.

Participation in campus beautifica-tion projects.

Implementation of a student behav-ior contract.

Valdosta City Schools Pre-K – 12th Grade Dress & Grooming Code

Clothing and accessories that ma-terially interfere with the work of the school or impinge upon the rights of other students are prohibited. Apparel or appearance that tends to draw atten-tion to an individual rather than to a learning situation must be avoided. The school administration is authorized to determine what constitutes appropriate or inappropriate dress for the school setting. The principal is authorized to require or allow adjustments to this code on a case-by-case basis. In matters of opinion, the judgment of the principal shall prevail. Questions regarding the dress code should be addressed with a school administrator, who may take into consideration the student purpose in wearing the item and/or the reaction of other students.

Prohibited items and practices include, but may not be limited to the following:

Any tattoo, hair style, hair color, clothing, inappropriately worn clothing, jewelry, or body decoration that inter-feres with or disrupts any legitimate function of the school;

Obviously oversized, over-length, or baggy clothing items (pants must be worn at the waist: no sagging allowed);

Garments that expose the midriff or cleavage, see-through or mesh clothing, halter or tank tops, pajamas, sleep or loungewear (shirts, blouses, and dresses must cover the abdomen, cleavage, back and shoulders. Shirts or tops must cover the waistband of pants, shorts, or skirts, with no midriff or cleavage visible while standing, sitting, with arms extended above the head or while bending over);

Short shorts and leggings (exceptions may be made by the principal); items of this nature may be worn under accept-able outer clothing of appropriate length as outlined in number 11 below. Any clothing that is immodest, excessively sagging or too short are not permitted. Gym/track/cheerleader shorts are NOT permitted;

Hats, caps, and other head apparel

may not be worn inside the school building except for religious or medical purposes. This includes combs/picks/curlers;

Coats and jackets exceeding fingertip length may not be worn in a building;

Footwear is required and must be safe and appropriate for indoor and out-door activities;

Clothing and accessories such as jew-elry, patches, backpacks, and notebooks must not display (1) racial or ethnic slurs, (2) hate speech, (3) gang affilia-tions or (4) vulgar, obscene, subversive, sexually explicit, implicit or suggestive language or images; nor should they promote products that students may not legally buy such as alcohol, tobacco, ille-gal drugs, etc.;

Garments, jewelry, body art and tat-toos that communicate gang allegiance may not be worn at school, and no item may be worn in a manner that commu-nicates gang affiliation;

Skirts, dresses, or shorts should be an acceptable length (fingertip) in order to avoid any disruption of a normal school day. The final decision of appropriate dress will be made by the principal or his/her designee;

Prohibited items include: shoes with wheels (“Wheelies”); large, long or heavy chains; studded or chained accessories; dog collars; baby pacifiers; sunglasses inside the building except for health pur-poses; skin-tight outer materials such as spandex; and garments with holes above the knee. Articles that may reasonably be considered to be a safety hazard or potential weapon or hazardous object.

STYLES THAT ARE “POPU-LAR” ARE NOT NECESSARILY AC-CEPTABLE FOR VALDOSTA CITY SCHOOLS; therefore, as styles change, so may restrictions. Parents are asked to assist the school by regularly monitor-ing their student’s dress.

2018-19 CalendarWednesday, August 1 – Pre-PlanningThursday, August 2 – Pre-PlanningFriday, August 3 – Pre-PlanningMonday, August 6 – Pre-PlanningTuesday, August 7 – Pre-PlanningWednesday, August 8 – First Day of

SchoolMonday, September 3 – Labor Day

HolidayFriday, October 5 – Fall BreakMonday, October 8 – Fall Break Thursday, October 11 – End of Grad-

ing PeriodMonday, November 19 – Thanksgiv-

ing Holiday Tuesday, November 20 – Thanksgiv-

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Test Security PlanValdosta City Schools (VCS) understands the

importance of having a high quality student testing program. This program includes all state-mandated tests as well as local assessments. All assessments are administered in accordance with the requirements

of the Georgia Department of Education with a high level of security to ensure an appropriate testing environment, and to maintain the integrity and validity of the data provided by the assessment.

Each fall a mandatory assessment training is held for all school test coordinators. The system test coordinator provides training to the school test

coordinators who, in turn, provide training to the test examiners and proctors. A train-the-trainer model is used for disseminating information in regard to all

student assessments. Extra attention is paid to issues related to test security and integrity that pertains to all

assessments administered by the system.

Any action that compromises test security or leads to the invalidation of a student’s or a group of students’

test scores will be viewed by VCS and the Georgia Department of Education as inappropriate. Failure to safeguard test materials or to comply with test

administration procedures could adversely affect an individual’s certification status. All testing procedures are designed to be consistent with guidance provided

in the Georgia Department of Education Student Assessment Handbook and in strict adherence to

the Code of Ethics for Educators established by the Professional Standards Commission.

For additional information related to assessments within Valdosta City Schools, contact

Dr. David L. Cole at (229) 671-6064.

Valdosta City Schools

ing Holiday Wednesday, November 21 – Thanks-

giving Holiday Thursday, November 22 –Thanksgiv-

ing Holiday Friday, November 23 – Thanksgiving

Holiday Wednesday, December 19 – End of

Grading Period, Early DismissalThursday, December 20 – Winter Hol-

idayFriday, December 21 –Winter HolidayMonday, December 24 – Winter Hol-

iday Tuesday, December 25 – Winter Hol-

idayWednesday, December 26 – Winter

HolidayThursday, December 27 – Winter Hol-

idayFriday, December 28 – Winter HolidayMonday, December 31 – Winter Hol-

idayTuesday, January 1 – Winter HolidayWednesday, January 2 – Winter Hol-

idayThursday, January 3 – Teacher In-Ser-

vice, Student HolidayFriday, January 4 – Teacher In-Ser-

vice, Student HolidayMonday, January 7 – Classes ResumeMonday, January 21 – Martin Luther

King, Jr. HolidayFriday, February 15 – Winter BreakMonday, February 18 – Teacher

In-Service, Student HolidayThursday, March 14 – End of Grading

PeriodMonday, April 1 – Spring Break Tuesday / April 2 / Spring Break Wednesday, April 3 – Spring Break Thursday, April 4 – Spring Break Friday, April 5 – Spring BreakFriday, May 24 – Last Day of School,

End of Grading Period, Early DismissalMonday, May 27 – Memorial Day

Holiday Tuesday, May 28 – Post-PlanningWednesday, May 29 – Post-Planning

Lunch PricesValdosta City Schools will be con-

tinuing with the Community Eligibility Provision for the 2018-19 school year. All enrolled students of Valdosta City Schools are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at NO COST to your household each day of the 2018-19 school year. Your child(ren) will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee. Student breakfast and lunch are free. Extra student breakfast $1.50. Extra student lunch $3. Extra milk $0.50. Adult breakfast $1.50. Adult lunch $3.

Board of Education 2018-19 Meeting

ScheduleREGULAR MEETINGS

7 p.m., August 14, 2018, at Central Office

7 p.m., September 11, 2018, at Central Office

7 p.m., October 9, 2018, at Central Office

7 p.m., November 13, 2018, at Central Office

7 p.m., December 11, 2018, at Central Office

7 p.m., January 8, 2019, at Central Office

7 p.m., February 12, 2019, at Central Office

7 p.m., March 12, 2019, at Central Office

7 p.m., April 9, 2019, at Central Office 7 p.m., May 14, 2019, at Central Office 7 p.m., June 11, 2019, at Central Office

WORK SESSIONS 7 p.m.. July 24, 2018, at Central Office7 p.m., August 28, 2018, at Central

Office 7 p.m., September 25, 2018, at Valdosta

Middle School7 p.m., October 23, 2018, at S.L. Mason

Elementary School7 p.m., January 22, 2019, at Pinevale

Elementary School7 p.m., February 26, 2019, at Valdosta

High School7 p.m., March 26, 2019, at Valdosta

Early College Academy 7 p.m., April 23, 2019, at J.L. Newbern

Middle School7 p.m., May 28, 2019, at Sallas Mahone

Elementary School7 p.m., June 25, 2019, at Central Office

2018-19 Member Information

Liz Shumphard, District 1, ChairAddress: 1402 Continental Drive, Val-

dosta, 31601Home Phone: (229) 244-6187Email: [email protected] Vanassa Flucas, District 2Address: 609 Jones Street, Valdosta,

31601Home Phone: (229) 249-0700Email: [email protected] Lee, District 3Address: 1103 West Magnolia Street,

Valdosta, 31601Business Phone: (229) 249-9705Home Phone: (229) 242-4045Fax: (229) 249-9765

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Email: [email protected] Tyra Howard, District 4 Address: 2519 Deborah Drive, Valdo-

sta, 31602Home Phone: (229) 269-9886Email: [email protected] Trey Sherwood, District 5, Vice

Chair Address: P.O. Box 2070, Valdosta,

31604Business Phone: (229) 242-4560Home Phone: (229) 219-8489Fax: (229) 242-4561 Email: tsherwood@valdostainsur-

ance.comDr. Tad Moseley, District 6Address: 1204 Hickory Drive, Valdos-

ta, 31602Business Phone: (229) 242-9818Home Phone: (229) 234-1215Fax: (229) 219-0671Email: [email protected] Debra Bell, District 7, Superward

East Address: 1303 Baymeadows Drive,

Valdosta, 31602Business Phone: (229) 244-1400Home Phone: (229) 247-1521Email: [email protected] Kelly Wilson, District 8, Super-

ward West, ChairAddress: P.O. Box 4775, Valdosta,

31604Home Phone: (229) 292-0766Email: [email protected] Stacy Bush, At-Large Address: 2918 North Oak Street Ext.,

Suite B, Valdosta, 31602Business Phone: (229) 247-1474Fax: (229) 247-1453Email: [email protected]

Valdosta City School System Schools and

Administrators J.L. LOMAX ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL (PreK-5) Address: 1450 Howell Road, Valdosta Phone: (229) 333-8520Fax: (229) 245-5654Principal: Dr. LaConya McCrae Email: [email protected] Principal: Mr. Tony Burg-

manEmail: [email protected] ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL (PreK-5) Address: 930 Lake Park Road, Valdo-

sta Phone: (229) 333-8535Fax: (229) 245-5651Principal: Mr. Royce ThomasEmail: [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Dr. Ann Fin-ney-Williams

Email: [email protected] S.L. MASON ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL (PreK-5) Address: 821 West Gordon Street,

ValdostaPhone: (229) 333-8525Fax: (229) 245-5650Principal: Mr. Kevin Daw Email: [email protected] Assistant Principal: Mr. Oscar LeeEmail: [email protected] Assistant Principal: Mrs. Beth Mc-

ClellanEmail: [email protected] ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL (PreK-5) Address: 3686 Lake Laurie Drive,

Valdosta Phone: (229) 333-8530Fax: (229) 245-5652Principal: Dr. Artrice HaugabrookEmail: [email protected] Principal: Mr. Russell Jack-

sonEmail: [email protected] Assistant Principal: Mrs. April WardEmail: [email protected] W.G. NUNN ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL (PreK-5) Address: 1610 Lakeland Avenue, Val-

dosta Phone: (229) 333-8575Fax: (229) 245-5653Principal: Wade BealeEmail: [email protected] Assistant Principal: Mr. Paul DayEmail: [email protected] Principal: Ms. Hilda Edg-

ertonEmail: [email protected] Principal: VACANTEmail: PROMISE PROGRAM (K-5)1610 Lakeland Avenue, ValdostaPhone: (229) 671-1637Fax: (229) 671-8449Director: Dr. Linda HuntEmail: [email protected] MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-

8) Address: 110 Burton Avenue, Valdosta Phone: (229) 333-8555Fax: (229) 245-5656Principal: Mrs. Beth DeLoach Email: [email protected] Assistant Principal: Mr. Gene FandelEmail: [email protected] Assistant Principal: Mr. Mike Sama-

ras Email: [email protected] Assistant Principal: Mrs. Valica

SampsonEmail: [email protected]. NEWBERN MIDDLE SCHOOL

(6-8)

Address: 2015 East Park Avenue, Val-dosta

Phone: (229) 333-8566Fax: (229) 245-5655Principal: Dr. Elena PonderEmail: [email protected] Assistant Principal: Mrs. Debra Rut-

landEmail: [email protected] Assistant Principal: Ms. Valerie

SmithEmail: [email protected] Assistant Principal: Mr. James WhiteEmail: [email protected] HIGH SCHOOL (9-12) Address: 3101 North Forrest Street,

Valdosta Phone: (229) 333-8540Fax: (229) 333-8584Principal: Dr. Janice RichardsonEmail: [email protected] Assistant Principal: Mrs. Jessica

CrawfordEmail: [email protected] Assistant Principal: Mr. Antonio

HaynesEmail: [email protected] Vocational Director: Mrs. Joyce DeanEmail: [email protected] Assistant Principal: Mr. Levert Hart-

nupEmail: [email protected] Assistant Principal: Mrs. Betsy Mc-

TierEmail: [email protected] Principal: Mr. Kendrick

MoodyEmail: [email protected] VALDOSTA EARLY COLLEGE

ACADEMY (6-12)Address: 1605 Azalea Drive, ValdostaPhone: (229) 671-8455Fax: (229) 247-7689Principal: Dr. Mae McKinneyEmail: [email protected] Principal: Dr. Johnnie MarshallEmail: [email protected] HORNE LEARNING CENTER Address: 930 Old Statenville Road,

Valdosta Phone: (229) 333-8597Fax: (229) 333-0313Director: Mr. Keith Hose Email: [email protected] Assistant Principal: Dr. Virginia

CrowellEmail: [email protected]

HORIZON ACADEMY3101 North Forrest Street, ValdostaPhone: (229) 333-8500, Ext. 4032Regional Director: Dr. Samuel Clem-

onsEmail: [email protected]: Sara LazariEmail: [email protected]

Central Office Personnel 2018 - 2019

Dr. William “Todd” CasonSuperintendentAddress: 1204 Williams Street, Val-

dostaPhone: (229) 671-6053Fax: (229) 333-8583Email: [email protected] Cassel Brown Assistant Superintendent for

Student, Family and Community Support Services

Address: 1204 Williams Street, Val-dosta

Phone: (229) 671-6005Fax: (229) 333-8583Email: [email protected]. Shelia GarciaAssistant Superintendent of

Teaching and LearningAddress: 1204 Williams Street, Val-

dostaPhone: (229) 671-6043Fax: (229) 671-8478Email: [email protected]. Alvin HudsonDeputy Superintendent for Fi-

nance and OperationsAddress: 1204 Williams Street, Val-

dostaPhone: (229) 671-6006Fax: (229) 333-8583Email: [email protected]. Dan AltmanDirector of Federal ProgramsAddress: 1204 Williams Street, Val-

dostaPhone: (229) 671-6013Fax: (229) 333-8594Email: [email protected]. Alex AlvarezDirector of STEM & Curriculum Address: 1204 Williams Street, Val-

dostaPhone: (229) 671-6023Fax: (229) 671-8478Email: [email protected] BoydDirector of School NutritionAddress: 1215 Slater Street, ValdostaPhone: (229) 671-6002Fax: (229) 333-8578Email: [email protected] ClemonsDirector of Human ResourcesAddress: 1204 Williams Street, Val-

dostaPhone: (229) 671-6056Fax: (229) 247-7757Email: [email protected]. David ColeDirector of Assessment & Cur-

riculum

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Address: 1204 Williams Street, Val-dosta

Phone: (229) 671-6064Fax: (229) 671-8478Email: [email protected] CookMaintenance SupervisorAddress: 1204 Williams Street, Val-

dostaPhone: (229) 671-6073Email: [email protected] DiazAssistant Director of Special Ed-

ucationAddress: 1204 Williams Street, Val-

dostaPhone: (229) 333-8505Fax: (229) 333-8598Email: [email protected] FolsomCoordinator of Social ServicesAddress: 1204 Williams Street, Val-

dostaPhone: (229) 671-6067Fax: (229) 333-8598Email: [email protected]. Jessica GravesK-12 ELA Curriculum DirectorAddress: 1204 Williams Street, Val-

dosta

Phone: (229) 671-6062Fax: (229) 671-8478Email: [email protected] HillerDirector of PurchasingAddress: 1204 Williams Street, Val-

dostaPhone: (229) 671-6048Fax: (229) 333-8539Email: [email protected] JenningsExecutive Secretary to the Su-

perintendentAddress: 1204 Williams Street, Val-

dostaPhone: (229) 671-6053Fax: (229) 333-8583Email: [email protected]. Vakesha MaysDirector of Special EducationAddress: 1204 Williams Street, Val-

dostaPhone: (229) 333-8505Fax: (229) 333-8598Email: [email protected] MitchellK-12 Math Curriculum DirectorAddress: 1204 Williams Street, Val-

dostaPhone: Phone: (229) 671-6062

Fax: (229) 671-8478Email: [email protected] MitchellAthletics Director/Ticket OfficeAddress: 1204 Williams Street, Val-

dostaPhone: (229) 671-6049Fax: (229) 247-7757Email: [email protected] NoblesDirector of FacilitiesAddress: 1204 Williams Street, Val-

dostaPhone: (229) 671-6011Fax: (229) 247-7757Email: [email protected] SteedleyDirector of Public Relations/VCS

FoundationAddress: 1204 Williams Street, Val-

dostaPhone: (229) 671-6065Fax: (229) 333-8583Email: [email protected]. Kevin SmithChief Technology OfficerAddress: 1204 Williams Street, Val-

dostaPhone: (229) 671-6026Fax: (229) 671-8478

Email: [email protected] Thornton Director of Professional Develop-

ment & Advanced Programs Address: 1204 Williams Street, Val-

dostaPhone: (229) 671-6024Fax: (229) 241-2716Email: [email protected] SmithDirector of Custodial ServicesAddress: 1204 Williams Street, Val-

dostaPhone: (229) 333-8516Email: [email protected] ThomasDirector of TransportationAddress: 1720 Eastwind Road, Valdo-

staPhone: (229) 245-5640Fax: (229) 333-8528Email: [email protected]. Nichole YoungRTI/PBIS CoordinatorAddress: 1204 Williams Street, Val-

dostaPhone: (229) 671-6004Fax: (229) [email protected]

Valdosta City Schools

Valwood School4380 US Hwy 41 NorthHahira, GA 31632229-242-8491Head of School - John L. Davis Sr.

Valwood School 2018-19 Calendar

August 6-7: Pre-planningAugust 7: New Student/Family Ori-

entation 3:30- 4 p.m.Open House 4-6 p.m. All grades.August 8: First Day of School/Convo-

cationAugust 20: Lower School Parent

NightAugust 27: Middle and Upper School

Parent NightSeptember 03: Labor Day HolidayOctober 08: Columbus Day HolidayOctober 24: Parent Conference DayNovember 19-23: Thanksgiving Hol-

idayDecember 17-Jan 4: Christmas Holi-

dayJanuary 7: First Day of second se-

mesterJanuary 21 and 22: Martin Luther

King HolidayFebruary 15 and 18: Presidents’ Day

HolidayFebruary 24-March 1: Middle School

Class TripsMarch 20: Parent Conference DayApril 1-5: Spring BreakApril 19: Grandparents DayMay 24: GraduationMay 27: Memorial Day HolidayMay 28-30: Post-planning

Valwood Dress CodePhilosophy. The reputation of a

school is based to a great extent upon the behavior and appearance of its stu-dent body. Student dress should reflect the importance that education plays in every student’s life. The dress code also prepares the students for a working en-vironment where they will be expected to dress appropriately and maintain proper grooming. All students are ex-pected to dress and groom themselves neatly and modestly in appropriate clothing. The Dean shall make the final determination as to the appropriateness of a student’s attire.

This code is meant to provide a gen-eral description of the parameters of school dress.

General Expectations for All Valwood Students:

● Clothing should be neat and attrac-tive in appearance.

● Torn or ripped clothing is generally not acceptable - See Upper School Girls below.

● Jeans and/or other pants should not be frayed or cut at the bottom and should not drag the floor.

● Fatigues or any type of paramilitary clothing are not acceptable.

● Clothing should fit and not be overly tight or baggy.

● Pants should be worn at the natural waist and pants legs should not drag the floor.

● Shoes must be worn at all times, and

hats may not be worn in buildings for boys or girls.

● Middle and Upper School students are not to wear t-shirts or tank tops.

● Sweatshirts in good condition with appropriate logos are permitted as long as the student wears a dress-code com-pliant shirt underneath.

Specific Expectations for All Lower School Students:

● Tennis shoes should be worn every day all day long by all Lower School students.

● Athletic pants and shorts are not permitted. Specific Expectations for Stu-dents in Grades PK-3

● Younger students do not have a defined dress code but should begin to work toward the school dress code.

● Collared shirts are preferred, yet not required until fourth grade for boys.

● All students must keep shirts tucked in unless the shirt is specifically de-signed to be worn on the outside.

● Valwood collared shirts need to be worn for all field trips and other special occasions.

● Every Friday is Valwood Spirit Day. Students will wear either a Valwood collared shirt or an official Valwood tee-shirt.

Specific Expectations for Students in Grades 4-12

For boys:● Acceptable clothing includes col-

lared shirt, pants or jeans in good repair, or walking shorts.

● All students must keep shirts tucked in and may have a Valwood logo, col-lege/university logo, or manufacturer’s logo in the pocket area and/or sleeve.

● Boys may not wear earrings or any other pierced jewelry.

● Visible tattoos are not permitted.● Hair for boys must be clean and

neat at all times, it must be kept out of the eyes and be no longer than collar length, no pony tails or buns permitted. Judgments as to cleanliness, neatness and appropriateness of length, when re-quired, are at the sole discretion of the Division Dean.

● Senior boys may wear facial hair if kept clean and neat at the sole discretion of the Upper School Dean. All other Up-per School boys should be clean shaven.

For girls:● Acceptable clothing includes

jewel-neck shirt, turtleneck, mock tur-tleneck, or collared shirts or blouses, sweaters, dresses, skirts, slacks or jeans in good repair.

● Workout clothing, pajamas, tube tops, halter tops, crop tops, strapless tops, spaghetti straps, backless or off-the-shoulder attire are not acceptable.

● Straps must be at least one inch wide

● Clothing should have no writing on it. However, shirts may have a Valwood logo, college or university logo, or man-ufacturer’s logo in the pocket area and/or sleeve.

● Clothing should cover the midriff at all times and may not reveal undergar-ments.

● Attire should fit correctly.● Girls may wear pierced earrings,

but may not wear any other pierced jewelry.

● Visible tattoos are not permitted.● For Middle and Upper School Girls:

The length of shorts, skirts and dresses should be of a length equivalent to or longer than the length of a dollar bill from the center of the kneecap to the piece of clothing. Appropriateness will be determined by the administration, and the presence of leggings does not alter the school’s rule concerning appro-priate skirt length.

● For Upper School Girls Only: We un-derstand that ripped jeans are currently in style. Female Upper School students are permitted to wear these jeans pro-vided they are in good condition and taste as determined by the Upper School Dean or a designee. This is a privilege that can be lost as soon as it becomes problematic.

Students are expected to adhere to the dress code at all times. Students in violation will be sent to their Dean for disciplinary action. At the discretion of the Dean, students may be required to call home for appropriate attire (pro-vided more appropriate attire is not available).

All 5th – 12th grade students must wear appropriate attire during athletic and fitness classes.

Special Dress Days. Certain days are designated as special dress days such that the details of the usual Dress Code may not apply. These include:

Monday DressStudents in grades 6-12 will be re-

quired to “dress up” for school every Monday. Through this process we teach students the value of dressing up for a job. Dress clothes must be clean, pressed, and in good condition.

● For boys, this includes a collared dress shirt, tie, dress pants and closed toe shoes.

● For girls, this includes a skirt and blouse, dress or dress slacks with appro-priate dress shoes.

● Shorts are not permitted, nor is denim.

● Sweatshirts are not permitted on Monday dress.

Tuesday-Thursday DressA Valwood School collared shirt ,

Valwood t-shirt or alternate Monday dress will be required of all students on FRIDAY and certain other special days. A variety of Valwood shirts are also available in the Valwood Spirit Store.

Friday Spirit DressThe Head of School may call a

school-wide “spirit day” to celebrate an achievement or build school spirit prior to an athletic competition. On these days, students may wear a Valwood t-shirt or a Valwood collared shirt.

Athletic and Co-Curricular Event Days

Athletic and co-curricular organiza-tions may, with the permission of the Athletic Director or Dean, wear team jerseys, uniforms, or other clothing rep-resenting their organization on game days.

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13Scintilla

Scintilla Charter Academy is a pub-lic state charter school serving kinder-garten through fifth grade.

2171 East Park Ave.Valdosta, GA 31602P. 229-244-5750F. 229-333-0283info@scintillacharteracademy.comwww.scintillacharteracademy.comFacebook.com/ScintillaCharterA-

cademyTwitter: @Scintilla2015

Daily School Schedule

Drop off begins at 7:30 a.m.Tardy bell rings at 8:05 a.m.Dismissal begins at 3:05 p.m.

Open House Orientation

August 6th3-4 p.m. for kindergarten families4-6 p.m. for 1st-5th families

Central Office Personnel

Mandy Avera, Dean of Students and School Support

Amanda Miller, Director of Academ-ic Enhancement

Jennifer Denham, Director of Com-munications

Stephanie Mullis, Director of Stu-dent Information Systems

Angela Chastain, Director of Finance

Meal PricesBreakfast: $2Lunch: $3.40SCA participates in the National

School Breakfast and Lunch Program.Free/reduced price meals are avail-

able to families who qualify.

CalendarAugust 20181-7 – Teacher Pre-Planning6 – Open House8 – First Day of SchoolSeptember 20183 – Labor Day – No SchoolOctober 201812 – No School15 – Teacher In-Service Day – No

School for Scholars16 – Report Cards IssuedNovember 20188-9 – Teacher In-Service Days – No

School for Scholars19-23 – Thanksgiving HolidaysDecember 201814 – Mandatory Early Dismissal

17-31 – Christmas HolidayJanuary 20191-2 – Christmas Holiday3-4 – Teacher In-Service Days – No

School for Scholars14 – Report Cards Issued21 – MLK Holiday – No SchoolFebruary 201915 – Teacher In-Service Day – No

School for Scholars18 – No School25 – Report Cards IssuedMarch 201915 – Teacher In-Service Day – No

School for ScholarsApril 20191-5 – Spring BreakMay 201921 – Last Day of School/Mandatory

Early Dismissal/Report Cards Issued22-24 – Teacher Post Planning

Board Meeting Schedule

Board Meetings are held in the SCA Media Center at 6 p.m.

August 28, 2018September 25, 2018October 23, 2018November 13, 2018December 11, 2018January 29, 2019February 26, 2019March 26, 2019

April 30, 2019May 28, 2019June 25, 2019

Board Member Information

Chairman Zachary R. Cowart, Chair-man

[email protected]

Vice Chairman Jeremy Baker, Vice Chairman

[email protected] Santana, Secretaryesantana@scintillacharteracademy.

comEric Tillman, Treasureretillman@scintillacharteracademy.

comJerry Jennettjjennett@scintillacharteracademy.

comGarrett Copelandgcopeland@scintillacharteracademy.

com

Dress CodeSCA scholars will adhere to the fol-

lowing dress code requirements:Tops:Monday - Red collared shirt with

SCA LogoTuesday - Gray collared shirt with

SCA Logo

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Wednesday - Navy Blue collared shirt with SCA Logo

Thursday - Lime green collared shirt with SCA Logo

Friday – Free Dress DayBottoms:Khaki pants, shorts, scooters, jumpers, or

skirts. Girls may wear polo style dresses.Shoes:Presentable shoes of any kind are accept-

able. Because scholars spend 30-45 minutes each day at recess and learning opportuni-ties outside are encouraged, we recommend scholars wear athletic or a similar type of shoe that will not hinder their participation.

Outerwear:All outerwear (jackets, coats, etc.) are re-

quired to be solid in color and embroidered with the SCA logo or be a solid color without symbols, emblems, pictures, etc. if the outer-wear does not allow for the uniform shirt to be visible.

Free Dress Days:Scholars will be permitted to wear their

choice of clothing on Fridays. The following guidelines will be followed

on free dress days:Shoes must be worn at all times for health

and safety reasons. The following are not permitted: shoes which damage the carpet or floors, bedroom shoes, shoes with wheels, or

shoes with heels over 1 ½ inch in height.Hats, caps, sweatbands, and sunglasses

worn inside the building are not permitted except on specified days or particular situa-tions as determined by the school’s adminis-trators

Halter tops, midriffs, muscle shirts, net shirts, cutaways, pajamas, lounging pants, clothing with words across the seat, or any garment that shows the stomach or waistline in the back are not permitted

Sleeveless tops must have a strap of at least two (2) inches in width across the shoulders. Revealing necklines are not per-mitted

Spandex clothing and sheer garments worn as the primary garments are not per-mitted

Pants must be worn at the natural waist. They cannot be poorly fitted or oversized and baggy, so as to allow sagging of the pants

Clothing with suggestive words or pic-tures are not permitted

Shorts and skirts must not be more than three inches above the top of the kneecap

Shorts must be worn under skirts when the child is participating in rigorous physi-cal activity

Clothing that is torn, ripped, or un-hemmed either by accident or style is not permitted

Scintilla

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Mon.- Fri. 9-5 • Saturday 11-4 By appointment only

Sunday emergency on call

229-794-9317 | 514 S. Church Street | Hahira, GA 31632

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15Coastal Plains Charter High School

Coastal Plains Charter High School

Parker Mathis Learning Center1500 Lankford Dr. Valdosta, Ga. 31601(229) 316-8590coastalplainscharter.org/

Hours of Operation4-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday in the

months of August-May4-8 p.m., Monday-Thursday in the

months of June and JulyStudents may purchase snacks/

drinks from vending machines as they take “breaks” while working at their own pace.

Open House Information

Coastal Plains is a year round school, but will have open house on Sept. 11.

Parent Night to be held 6-7 p.m., Sept. 11. Title One meeting to be held 6 p.m., Sept. 11.

Staff InformationAll of our staff is certified in their

content area. We have 52 adults on our faculty and staff. Twenty or so are teach-ers and fifteen or so are support staff (counselors, graduation coaches, social workers, site directors, registrar, career specialist and team coordinators). We have just under 20 adult mentors that meet with students weekly and contact parents monthly so students remain on “track.”

2018-19 School Calendar

July 30-August 2 – August BreakSeptember 3 – Labor Day HolidayOctober 8-11 – Fall BreakNovember 19-21 – Thanksgiving

BreakNovember 22 – Thanksgiving HolidayDecember 24-January 3 – Winter

BreakDecember 25 – Christmas HolidayJanuary 1 – New Year’s HolidayJanuary 21 – MLK Day HolidayApril 1-4 – Spring Break* (each

site observes Spring Break consistent with its school district break)

May 27 – Memorial Day Holiday

Georgia Christian School

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• Fully accredited • Serving K3-12th grades • Christian values taught daily • New Middle School Building • Both College and Career Prep diplomas offered • AP Classes

• High SAT Scores • Campus Fiber Optic Network• Middle School and Varsity Football Programs • Girls Volleyball

Visit us at www.georgiachristian.org or call the school at (229) 559-5131

4359 Dasher Road

Established 1914

Open House is August 2nd, 5:30-7:00 P.M.

“One Life at a Time for over 100 Years”

GEORGIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLGeorgia Christian

School4359 Dasher RoadValdosta, Ga. 31606(229) [email protected]


5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, August 2Begin in the Elrod GymnasiumNew this year!In the gym, each student will receive

a special packet that will include a special discount coupon toward the pur-chase of our new, “Theme of the Year,” t-shirt.

“You are the Light of the World” ... Matthew 5:14

Coupon only valid at Open House.


August 20181-2 Teacher Inservice (no school for

students) 3 First Day of School

September 20183 HolidayOctober 20185 Grading Period Ends8 Holiday9 Teacher Inservice (no school for

students) 10 Report Cards Go HomeNovember 201819-23 HolidayDecember 201818 Grading Period Ends19-31 HolidayJanuary 20191 Holiday2-3 Teacher Inservice (no school for

students) 4 Students Return to School7 Report Cards Go Home21 HolidayFebruary 201918 Holiday19 Teacher Inservice (no school for

students) March 201912 Grading Period Ends15 Report Cards Go HomeApril 20191-5 Holiday19 HolidayMay 2019 22 Last Day of School23-4 Teacher Inservice (no school for

students)

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Lanier County SchoolsLanier County School System

247 S. Highway 221Lakeland, Ga. 31635229-482-3966Fax: 229-482-3020Lanier County High School52 W. Patten Ave. Lakeland, Ga. 31635229-482-3868 Fax: 229-482-3368Lanier County Middle School 52 W. Patten Ave. Lakeland, Ga. 31635 (229)-482-8247 Fax: (229) 482-3643Lanier County Elementary

School92 S. Valdosta RoadLakeland, Ga. 31635 229-482-3870


4-6 p.m., Thursday, August 2 All grades

School CalendarAugust 20181-2 – Teacher In-Service3 – First Day of SchoolSeptember 20183 – Labor DayOctober 20185-8 – Fall Break8 – Columbus Day9 – Teacher In-ServiceNovember 201811 – Veterans Day19-23 – Thanksgiving Holiday22 – Thanksgiving DayDecember 2018 19 – Early Release20-31 Christmas Holiday25 – Christmas DayJanuary 20191 – New Year’s Day1-3 – Christmas Holiday continued4-7 – Teacher In-Service8 – Students Return to School21 – M.L.King DayFebruary 201915-8 – Winter Break18 – President’s DayMarch 201911 – Teacher In-ServiceApril 20191-5 – Spring Break21 – Easter SundayMay 201924 – Early Release27 – Memorial Day 28-9 – Teacher In-Service

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1. Plan a walking route to school or the bus stop.2. Teach your kids — whether walking, biking or riding the bus to school— to obey all traffic signals, signs and traffic officers.3. Teach your child never to talk to strangers or accept rides or gifts from strangers.4. Choose a backpack with wide, padded shoulder straps and a padded back.

SCHOOL SAFETY TIPS5. Be sure that your child knows his or her home phone

number and address, your work number, the number of another trusted adult and how to call 911 for emergencies.

6. Make sure to pick out a family meeting spot than can be used in case of an emergency.

7. Be realistic about your child’s pedestrian skills. Because small children are impulsive and less cautious around traffic, carefully consider whether or not the child is ready to walk to school without adult supervision.

8. When driving kids, deliver and pick them up as close to the school as possible.

Open 7 Days A Week • Walk-Ins Welcome

May The 2018-2019 School Year Be Incredibly Successful

Walmart Center3262 Inner Perimeter Road (Far Right Side • Next To Sally’s)

229.259.0990 117908-1

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PROUD TO SERVE THIS COMMUNITY! SHERIFF ASHLEY PAULK

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Little Actor’s Theatre will hold auditions on

SATURDAY AUGUST 18, 2018

at 10:00 am for

The Wizard of Oz and Toto, Too

with call backs Sunday afternoon at 2:00 pm.

This will be at our studio 1108 S. Patterson St • Valdosta

No experience required!

229-292-4742

Pauline Baptist ChurchWorship Service

SUNDAY:Morning Assembly...9:45 amSunday School.......10:00 amMorning Service.........11 amEvening Service............6 pm

WEDNESDAY: Bible Study...............6:30 pm

Valdosta - Morven Road - US 133www.paulinebaptistchurch.org 119641-1119637-1

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Highland Christian Academy

Highland Christian Academy

4023 Pine Grove RoadValdosta, Ga. 31605


August 1-3 Teacher Pre-PlanningAugust 2 Open House 5-7 p.m.August 6 First Day of SchoolAugust 9 Mandatory Parent Partner-

ship Meeting 6-7 p.m.August 20 PTO Meeting, 6 p.m.August 31 12:30 p.m. Early DismissalSeptember 3 Labor Day HolidaySeptember 12 School Pictures for K4–

8th @ HCA (8:45-11:30)September 13 Teacher Pictures w/

your grade level and staffSchool Pictures for 9th-12th @ HCA

(8:45-11:30)September 17 PTO Meeting, 6 p.m.October 5 1st Nine Weeks EndsOctober 10 PSAT, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.October 11 12:30 p.m. Early DismissalOctober 12-16 Fall BreakOctober 18 Sibling/Retake PicturesNovember 5 PTO Meeting, 6 p.m.

November 16 12:30 p.m. Early Dis-missal

November 19-23 Thanksgiving Holi-days

December 19 12:30 p.m. Early Dis-missal

2nd Nine Weeks Ends Dec 20-Jan 4 Christmas Break

January 4 Teacher PlanningJanuary 7 Classes ResumeJanuary 10 Class Pictures @ HCA in

Classroom (8:45-11:30)Seniors in Cap & Gown @ HCA (8:45-

11:30)January 21 Martin Luther King, Jr.

HolidayJanuary 28 PTO Meeting, 6 p.m.

February 14 12:30 p.m. Early Dismiss-al

February 15-19 Winter BreakMarch 4 PTO Meeting, 6 p.m.March 15 3rd Nine Weeks EndsMarch 29 12:30 Early Dismissal /

Field DayApril 1-5 Spring BreakApril 15-19 Terra Nova Test (Kinder-

garten-8th)April 22 PTO Meeting, 6 p.m.April 26 12:30 p.m. Early DismissalMay 9 Sports Banquet, 6 p.m.May 24 Last Day (12:30 Early Dismiss-

al)4th Nine Weeks EndsMay 28-29 Teacher Post-Planning

Open Bible Christian SchoolOpen Bible

Christian School 3992 N. Oak St. Ext. Valdosta, Ga. 31605Phone - (229) 244-6694 Fax - (229) 244-1687 Email - [email protected]


1st SemesterJul 2 Mon Book, Activity, & Technolo-

gy Fees DueJul 19 Thur GCAA Meeting (tenta-

tive)Aug 6 Mon Classrooms open to teach-

ersAug 7 Tue New Teacher OrientationAug 8-14 Wed-Tue Pre-planningAug 13 Mon Orientation - 5 p.m. to 7

p.m.Aug 15 Wed Classes beginSep 3 Mon Labor Day - No schoolSep 5 Wed End of 1st 3 week periodSep 10 Mon Progress Reports go

homeSep 12 Wed Picture Day – Individual

photosSep 25 Tue End of 1st 6 week periodSep 26-28 Wed-Fri GACS Teacher

Convention

Sep 28 Fri Jr Class PlayOct 1 Mon Report Cards go homeOct 5 Fri Senior Class Trip - Medieval

Times (Orlando)2 day for Elementary - Parent Confer-

encesOct 11-12 Thur-Fri Fall Break – No

schoolOct 17 Wed End of 2nd 3 week periodPicture Day – Makeups – Individual

photosOct 19 Fri GCAA State Soccer Cham-

pionship (Tentative)2 day for Elementary - Parent Confer-

encesOct 22 Mon Progress Reports go

homeOct 26 Fri Fall Festival/Senior Auc-

tionNov 7 Tue End of 2nd 6 week periodNov 9 Fri Jr Class Trip – (Savannah)Nov 12 Mon Veteran’s Day Program

– 8:45 a.m.Report Cards go homeNov 15 Thurs Elementary PTF – 7

p.m.Nov 20 Tues 1/2 day for grades 6 thru

12;grades 1 thru 5 dismiss @12:30 p.m.Nov 21-23 Wed-Fri Thanksgiving Hol-

idays - No SchoolNov 30 Thur End of 3rd 3 week pe-

riodDec 5 Wed Progress Reports go homeDec 10 Mon JH/SH PTF - 7 p.m.Dec 18-21 Tue-Fri Semester Exams -

11:15 a.m. dismissal for JH/SHDec 21 Fri 2 day for ElementaryDeadline for Fine Arts ParticipantsDec 24-Jan 7 Mon-Fri Christmas Holi-

days - No School2018-2019 OBCS School Year Calendar

(Revised 12/19/17)(subject to change)2nd SemesterJan 7 Mon Classes ResumeJan 9 Wed Reports Cards go homeJan 14 Mon JH/SH Fine Arts Regis-

tration DeadlineJan 21 Mon Martin Luther King, Jr.

Day - No SchoolJan 29 Tue Elementary Walk-a-thonEnd of 4th 3 week periodFeb 1 Fri Re-enrollment packets go

homeFeb 4 Mon Progress Reports go homeFeb 7-8 Fri-Sat GCAA State Basket-

ball Championships (tentative)Feb 18 Mon President’s Day - No

SchoolFeb 20 Wed End of the 4th 6 weeksFeb 25 Mon 1/2 day – In-Service Day

in p.m.Report Cards go homeOpen House – 4 pm to 6 p.m.Feb 27 Wed Cap & Gown and Class

PicturesMar 7 Thur JH Fine Arts Competi-

tionMar 8 Fri SH Fine Arts CompetitionMar 14 Thur End of 5th 3 week pe-

riod

Mar 18 Mon Progress Reports go home

Mar 21 Thur JH/SH Walk-a-thonMar 29 Fri Spring Showcase - Ele-

mentary 8:30 a.m.½ day for grades 1 thru 12 – 12:15 p.m.Apr 1-Apr 5 Mon-Fri Spring Break –

No SchoolApr 9-11 Tue-Thur AACS National

Competition, Bob Jones UniversityApr 11 Thur End of 5th 6 weeksApr 11-18 Thur-Thur Achievement

Testing – grades 1 thru 11Apr 15 Mon Report Cards go homeApr 19 Fri Elementary Field DayApr 26-27 Fri-Sat GCAA Baseball/

Softball Semi-finalsMay 3 Fri End of 6th 3 week periodMay 3-4 Fri-Sat GCAA Baseball/Soft-

ball ChampionshipsMay 8 Wed Progress Reports go homeMay 9 Thur Elementary PTF – 7 p.m.May 15-17 Wed-Fri Senior ExamsMay 16 Thur K5 Graduation – 7 p.m.May 20-22 Mon-Wed JH/HS Final Ex-

ams - 11:15 a.m. dismissal for JH/SHMay 22 Wed Elem. Awards Day – 8:45

a.m. - Last day for ElemMay 23 Thur Class Day - JH/HS

Awards Day – 8:45 a.m.May 24 Fri Graduation - 8 p.m.

(Church Aud.)Class Party/Clean up Day/Teacher

work dayMay 28 Tue Post-planning for teach-

ers

St. John the Evangelist SchoolSt. John School

800 Gornto RoadValdosta, Ga. 31602 (229) 244-2556


August 7-10: PreplanningAugust 13: First Day of School (K-8)August 15: First Day of Preschool

(K3-K4)August 23: Uniform Exchange – 3-5August 24: Back to School Barbecue

– 6:30

September 3: Labor Day Holiday (no school)

September 18: Home and School Met-ting – 6:30

October 3-5: Diocesan Education In-stitute (no school)

October 18: Quarter 1 Grade Report-ing

October 24: Parent/Teacher Confer-ences – dismissal at 1:30

November 8: Uniform Exchange – 3-5November 13: Home and School Meet-

ing – 6:30November 19-23: Thanksgiving BreakDecember 19: Early Release at 1:30 for

Christmas Break

December 20-January 1: Christmas Break (no school)

January 9: Quarter 2 Grade Report-ing

January 21: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (no school)

January 22: Home and School Meet-ing – 6:30

January 27-February 2: Catholic Schools Week

February 1: Early Release at 1:30 for Catholic Schools Week

February 7: Uniform Exchange – 3-5February 18: Presidents Day (no

school) March 1: Teacher Assessment In-Ser-

vice (no school)March 18: Quarter 3 Grade ReportingMarch 20: Spring Conferences – dis-

missal at 1:30April 1-5: Spring BreakApril 19: Good Friday (no school) April 23: Home and School Meeting

– 6:30May 2: Uniform Exchange – 3-5May 27: Memorial Day (no school)May 28: Quarter 4 Grade ReportingMay 29: Early Release at 10 for Last

Day of SchoolMay 30-1: Post-planningJune 3-7: Calamity Days (weather

make-up days)

19Cook County Schools

Cook County Board of Education

1109 North Parrish Ave.Adel, Ga. 31620Dr. Tim Dixon, SuperintendentCook County Primary School1531 Patterson St. Adel, Ga. 31620Cook County Elementary School1512 N. Elm St. Sparks, Ga. 31647Cook County Middle School 1601 N. Elm St. Sparks, Ga. 31647Cook County High School 9900 GA-37Adel, Ga. 316202018-19 Open House InformationCook Primary SchoolLeslie Folsom, Principal

Dr. Joi Williams, Assistant Principal/ Pre-K Director

(229-549-7713)August 1st from 3 to 5 p.m.Cook Elementary SchoolGabe Hammock, Principal Leslie McElrath, Assistant Principal(229-549-6250)August 1st from 4 to 6 p.m.Cook Middle SchoolRusty Meadows, Principal Annette Brown, Assistant Principal Courtney Davenport, Assistant Prin-

cipal(229-549-5999)August 2nd6th grade – 3 to 5 p.m.7th and 8th grade – 4 to 5 p.m.Cook High SchoolDr. Eric McFee, Principal Paul Dobson, Assistant Principal(229-896-2213)Freshman Orientation: August 2nd

From 1:30 to 3 p.m. Regular Open House for all grades is August 16th from 6-7 p.m.


SEMESTER 1July 30, 31, August 1 and 2 Pre-Plan-

ningAugust 3 First Day of SchoolSeptember 3 Labor Day HolidayOctober 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Fall BreakNovember 19, 20, 21, 22 and

23 Thanksgiving HolidaysDecember 14 (12 day) End of Semes-

ter for Students December 14 (12 day) In-Service for

Teachers December 17, January 4 Christmas

Holidays for Students

December 17- January 2 Christmas Holidays for Staff

SEMESTER 2January 3 and 4 Teachers Return/

In-Service January 7 Students ReturnJanuary 21 Martin Luther King Hol-

iday February 15 and 18 Winter BreakMarch 15 Student HolidayMarch 15 In-Service for TeachersMarch 18 March HolidayApril 1-5 Spring BreakMay 17 (12 day) Last Day of School/

Graduation May 17 (72 day) In-Service for Teach-

erMay 20 and 21 Post PlanningThis calendar is based on 170 days.

(85 days each semester)

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Dance Arts will be receiving ongoing

registration through September. Please call 229-563-6681 to

register your little dancer today!

Studio address: 1760 West Gordon St. Valdosta, Ga. 31601

Mailing Address: 5045 River North Circle, Hahira, Ga. 31632

www.danceartsvaldosta.com [email protected]

229-563-6681

Dance classes will begin August 13th.

Home of the Nutcracker!

For more information, email [email protected] or call 229-375-5650115034-1

Students can completean Associates degree

while still in high school!

Classes meet highschool and college

requirements!

Convenient schedules forhigh school students!

Experience a college campus in a

controlled environment.

Small class sizes taken with other

high school students.

• Parents—No out-of-pocket expenses!

• Take one, two or three classes in each• eight-week term on campus, online • or both!

• Tuition includes use of books!

• Visit our website at GMC.edu and enter• promo code GMCDE to waive the • $35 application fee.

VALDOSTA CAMPUS

DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM

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Berrien County Schools

Brooks County Schools

Berrien County Schools

810 S. Dogwood Dr. Nashville, Ga. 31639(229) 686-2081Berrien Academy Performance

Learning Center1015 Exum RoadNashville, Ga. 31639(229) 686-6576Berrien Primary 1427 N. Davis St.Nashville, Ga. 31639(229) 686-7438Berrien Elementary 802 Middle School Cir. Nashville, Ga. 31639(229) 686-2939Berrien Middle800 Tifton RoadNashville, Ga. 31639(229) 686-2021Berrien High500 E. Smith Ave.Nashville, Ga. 31639(229) 686-7428


2-6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 6 Berrien Middle School 6th grade Ori-

entation5-6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 2


August 1-6: Pre-PlanningAugust 7: First Day of SchoolSeptember 3: Labor Day HolidayOctober 11: Student Holiday/In-Ser-

viceOctober 12: Fall BreakNovember 19-23: Thanksgiving Hol-

idayDecember 19: Early Release DayDecember 20-January 3: Christmas

HolidaysJanuary 4 and 7: Student Holiday/

In-ServiceJanuary 8: Students Return to SchoolJanuary 21: MLK HolidayFebruary 18: Presidents’ DayFebruary 19: Student Holiday/In-Ser-

viceApril 1-5: Spring BreakMay 24: Early Release/Last DayMay 27: Memorial Day HolidayMay 28-29: Post-Planning

Brooks County Schools

Quitman Elementary School2200 Moultrie Road Quitman, Ga. 31643(229) 263-9302North Brooks Elementary Schools0295 Coffee RoadMorven, Ga. 31638(229) 775-2414Brooks County Middle School2171 Moultrie RoadQuitman, Ga. 31643(229) 263-7521Brooks High School

1801 Moultrie RoadQuitman, Ga. 31643(229) 263-7531


Aug 1-3 - Teacher PreplanningOPEN HOUSE - TBAAug 6 - First Day of 1st SemesterSep 3 - Labor Day HolidaySep 4 - Student Holiday/Teacher Prof

LearningSep 10 - 1st Nine Weeks Progress

ReportsOct 9 - End of 1st Nine Weeks

Oct 11 - Student Holiday/Teacher Prof Learning

Oct 12 - Fall BreakOct 17 - Report Cards Nov 14 - 2nd Nine Weeks Progress

ReportsNov 19-23 - Thanksgiving HolidaysDec 20- Last Day of 1st Sem (90

Days)/Early Dismissal/Teacher Work-day

Dec 21-Jan 2 Winter BreakJan 3-4 - Student Holiday/Teacher

WorkdayJan 7 - First Day of 2nd Semester/

Report CardsJan 21 - Martin Luther King HolidayFeb 11 - 3rd Nine Weeks Progress

Reports

Feb 18-19 Winter Break Mar 13 - End of 3rd Nine WeeksMar 15 - Student Holiday/Teacher

WorkdayMar 18 - Report CardsApr 8-12 Spring BreakApr 24 - 4th Nine Weeks Progress

ReportsMay 23 Last Day of 2nd Sem (90

Days)/Early Dismissal / Teacher Work-day

May 24 - Teacher WorkdayMay 27 - Offices Closed*Report cards issued for elementary/

middle.

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your local, family operated, internet and tv provider needs to hear from you!

contact us today to check for service in your area. WE PROVIDE NEXT GENERATION SERVICES FOR

RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS DWELLINGS.

• We are now expanding our fiber operation and some homes may be able to get up to

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23Echols County Schools

Victory Christian School

Echols County Schools216 US-129 N. Statenville, Ga. 31648Phone: (229) 559-5734Fax: (229) 559-0484Echols County Elementary/Mid-

dle School229 US-129Statenville, Ga. 31648Main Office: (229) 559-5413Fax: (229) 559-0423

Echols County High School 190 Ga. Hwy 94 E.Statenville, Ga. 31648Main Office: (229) 559-5437Fax: (229) 559-3491


August 20183 – First Day of School

September 20183 – Labor Day HolidayOctober 20188 – Fall Break9 – Teacher In-Service DayNovember 20189 – Half Day, 12 p.m.19-23 – Thanksgiving BreakDecember 201813-4 – Half Day, 12 p.m.17-January 3 – Christmas BreakJanuary 20193 – Teacher In-Service Day

4 – Half Day, 12 p.m.21 – M.L.K. Day/School HolidayFebruary 201918 – President’s Day/ School HolidayApril 20191-5 – Spring Break19-22 – Easter BreakMay 201923-4 – Half Day, 12 p.m.24 – Last Day of School 27 – Memorial Day


3229 Madison Hwy.Valdosta, Ga. 31601

2018-19 Staff Information

Dr. Steve WardPastor, AdministratorE-mail: sward@victorybaptistvaldo-

sta.comPhone: (229)263-2478Spencer Jones, B.C.E.Upper Learning Center Supervisore-mail: sjones@victorychristianval-

dosta.orgPhone: 229-560-8856Daniel HarrelsonStudent Advisor, Athletic DirectorPhone: 229-569-5343E-mail: dharrelson@victorybaptist-

valdosta.comTammy King, B.A.Lower Learning Center SupervisorTammy ChristieKindergarten TeacherSherrie PhillipsLearning Center Support StaffDebra WardLearning Center Support StaffTracy JonesSecretaryE-mail: tjones@victorychristianval-

dosta.orgMrs. Marie DukesSecretaryE-mail: mdukes@victorychristianval-

dosta.org


August 1 – Wednesday – Staff Pre-planning

August 2 – Thursday – Parent/Teach-er orientation - 7 p.m.

**REQUIRED ATTENDANCE BY ALL STUDENTS AND PARENTS**

August 9 – Thursday – Staff Pre-plan-ning

August 13 – Monday – First Day of School

TBA – TBA – Fall Sports JamboreeAugust 31 – Friday – NOON DISMISS-

ALSeptember 3 – Monday – Federal Hol-

iday **NO CLASSES**Sept 7 – Friday – Junior ACE Conven-

tion Selections dueSept 25-28 – Tue-Fri – GACS Educa-

tor’s Convention CLASSES INOctober 12 – Friday – End of 1st

Quarter- NOON DISMISSALOctober 18 – Thursday – Parent/

Teacher Conference **Attendance re-quired**

November 9 – Friday – ACE Educa-tors’ Convention NOON DISMISSAL LEARNING CENTERS

November 9 – Friday – NO Kinder-garten CLASSES

November 8-9 – Thu-Fri – ACE Junior Student Convention

November 16 – Friday – Noon Dis-missal for Thanksgiving Holiday

November 19-23 – Mon-Fri – Thanks-giving Holiday- **NO CLASSES**

December 20 – Thursday – End of 2nd Quarter/ NOON DISMISSAL for CHRISTMAS BREAK

Dec 24-Jan 4 – CHRISTMAS BREAKJanuary 7 – Monday Classes ResumeJanuary 7-11 – Mon-Fri – Call-in for

Parent/Teacher Conference if neededJanuary 18 – Friday NOON DISMISS-

ALJanuary 21 – Monday – Federal Holi-

day- **NO CLASSES**February 15 – Friday – Winter Break-

**NO CLASSES**February 18 – Monday – Federal Holi-

day - **NO CLASSES**February 25-Mar 1 – Mon-Fri – Spirit

Week (Themes to be announced)March 15 – Friday – End of 3rd Quar-

ter- NOON DISMISSALMarch 19 – Monday – Science Proj-

ects Due 8:20am ALL STUDENTS 1st-12th

March 22 – Thursday – Parent/Teach-er Conference and Science Fair– 7:00PM

March 26-29 – Tue-Fri – ACE Deep South Senior Convention

March 29 – Friday – NOON DISMISS-AL

April 1-5 – Mon-Fri – Spring Break- **NO CLASSES**

April 11 – Thursday – Sports BanquetApril 15-26 – Mon-Fri – Academic

Testing on various days throughout this period

May 15 – Wednesday – Kindergarten Graduation – 7:00PM

May 24 – Friday – Last Day of School- NOON DISMISSAL

May 24 – Friday – HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

*Field trip days TBA*

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Now enrolling for the 2018/2019 School TermOpenings in K4 - 12th Grade

Fully accredited through the Georgia Association of Christian Schools, American Association of Christian Schools and Georgia Private

School Accreditation Council

“Providing a quality education in a Christian environment since 1984.”

For more information call 229-263-2478

—A ministry of Victory Baptist ChurchDr. Steve Ward,Pastor/Administrator

Enroll Now! For 2018 - 2019Classes begin August 15, 2018

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