STUDENT HANDBOOK 2009-2010

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21 <= st1:address w:st=3D"on">Sixteenth Ave. N.W.

Hickory, N.C. 28601

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Office (828) 324-7049 Cafeteria (828) 327-4683

Fax (828) 327-4619 http://www.hickoryschools.net/vmt

Dr. Lillie Cox, Superintendent Mrs. Judy Jolly, Principal
Mr. Roger Staley, Assistant Principal

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VIEWMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL<= /st1:PlaceType> STUDENT HANDBOOK

Dear Students,=

Welcome to Viewmont Elementary School.= We are really excited about= the coming school year and know it will be the best year ever. Students, parents, teachers, staf= f, and the community of Viewmont School work together to help you learn and excel in your studies.

Let’s get the= year off to a fantastic start by reading this handbook with your parents and ha= ve them sign the form at the back of the book. This booklet will let you know wh= at we expect of you.

We’re glad yo= u are here and we’re going to accomplish great things together. Remember, our motto is, = 220;We’re all in this together!”

Have a terrific yea= r!

Viewmont Elementary School

“Home of the Bears”

The Vie= wmont School staff is co= mmitted to the mission and beliefs listed below.&= nbsp; We want our parents and students to join us in building a school community based on these concepts.

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SCHOOL MOTTO

“We’re all in this together!”

BELIEFS

· We believe all children can learn and = high expectations lead to high student achievement.

· We believe enthusiastic and knowledgea= ble educators and a challenging and quality curriculum instill in students a lifelong curiosity and love for learning.

· We believe a quality education provide= s a common base of knowledge, promotes problem-solving skills, and instills an appreciation of the arts in order to develop well-rounded individuals who = can adapt to a constantly changing world.

· We believe a quality education provides each learner the skills to become a responsible, contributing member of so= ciety who respects rules, other people and cultures, and our environment.

· We believe opportunities for students = to reach their full potential are enhanced through the cooperation of home, school, and community.

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ATTENDANCE=

ARRIVAL

Classes begin at 8:30 a.m.&n= bsp; Car riders must not arrive before 8:00 a.m. unless they attend the Community Schools Program. <= span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:bold'>Students arriving before 8:15 a.m. wil= l be seated and supervised in the gym until allowed to go to their classes at approximately 8:15 a.m. Breakfast is served between 8:00 and 8:20.

DISMISSAL

The dismissal bell rings at 3:00 p.m. Fox Ridge walkers will meet in a designated area and be escorted to= the crossing guard. Students wil= l be supervised and wait on the corner for parents who wish to park at St.Luke’s and cross the street to pick up chil= dren.

Car riders are pick= ed up in front of the school. Parents do not park or leave vehicles sitting i= n the loading zone. Parents mu= st either drive up to the curb or walk across the parking lot to pick up students. For safety reas= ons, students are not allowed to cross the parking lot alone to meet their ride= s. After 3:15 all remaining students wi= ll be placed in the After School Program. Your parents will be charged for this service.

Bus stu= dents will go to a designated area until their buses arrive. Staff members will be on duty in dismissal areas. Bus students will b= oard their buses at the back of the school.&nb= sp;

TRAFFIC=

All cars are to use the fr= ont driveway for student drop-off or pick-up.= The traffic circle near the cafeteria is for buses only. Parking and student drop-off in this area are prohibited.

ABSENCES

If you are absent, your parents must send a note upon return to school. Absences for medical appointments, illnesses and dea= ths will be excused with a written note. Days missed because of vacatio= n are unexcused. A doctor's note is required for absences for students who are absent over fifteen percent of = the total school days. Unexcused absences will be = tallied and investigated. Proper leg= al procedures will be followed for unexcused absences. Perfect Attendance is acknowledge= d and rewarded. Five tardies will eliminate the chance for Perfect Attendance. Hickory Public Schools policy states that students must be in attendance 85% of days enro= lled or more to be eligible for promotion to the next year. Students are expected to attend school on a regular basis. Failure to do so will jeopardize the promotion of the student to the next grade.

**After returning to school because of an absence, you will have 3 school days to = turn in missed assignments. If an excessive number of days have been missed due to an extended illness, the teacher will adjust the due date of missed work appropriately.<= /span>

TARDIES

Student= s are marked tardy at 8:30 a.m. If you are tardy, please report to the office and obtain a pass to enter class. Parents should send a note explaining why the student is tardy. Students who enter the classroom after 8:30 disrupt = the instructional program and begin their day in a rushed manner. It is very important that childre= n learn at an early age that promptness and preparedness are important habits for successful adults. Tardy chi= ldren interrupt the teacher’s efforts to begin instruction and cause disru= ption for the other students. Be Courteous. Be On Time.=

Perfect Attendance Awards are given at the en= d of school to students who attend every day and do not have more than five tardies.

EARLY DISMISSAL

We enco= urage you to try to schedule your child’s doctor and dental appointments a= round school hours. If this is not possible, you must come to the office to sign your child out. If someone other than the parent will be picking up a student, parents must notify the office with a note o= r a verified phone call before the child will be permitted to leave the building. Identification will be requested before the child is released. Students should not be dismissed between 2:00 and 3:00 except in cases of medical appointments or emergencies. A parent must also sign in students returning to sch= ool during the day. Parents may not go to the classroom during instructional hours to pick up a child. The office staff will call the cl= assroom for the student.

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SCHOOL CLOSING

In the event of bad weather or an emergency, the school may have to close. Listen to local radio or televisi= on stations for closing announcements for Hickory Public Schools -- not Catawba County. "Snow" bus routes/stops will be published in the Hickory Daily Record and on t= he Hickory Public Schools website www.hickoryschools.net.=

WITHDRAWAL OF STUDENTS

If you are moving and withdrawing your child from school, ple= ase call or come by the school a few days prior to the withdrawal date. Your child should return all text= books, library books and pay any outstanding cafeteria fees prior to withdrawing = from school. Your cooperation is always greatly appreciated.<= /p>

STUDENT INFORMATION FORM

= During the first week of school your child’s teacher will be sending home an information sheet for you to complete.&nb= sp; This information is kept in the school office and classroom in case= you need to be contacted. Please= make sure all telephone numbers and addresses are accurate and legible. Remember to put the name and tele= phone number of a person who can be contacted in case you cannot be reached. Notify the school if you change addresses = or telephone numbers during the year. It is very scary to have a sick c= hild and not be able to reach a parent.

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SCHOOL RULES

        = ;             1. Be Respectful.

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Hickory Public Schools has a zero-tolerance p= olicy toward violence and gang activity; therefore, the following rules govern student behavior:

·      = ; Students should not fight under any circumstances.

·      = ; Students should not bring dangerous weapons, such as knives, firearms, laser lights= , and fireworks on school grounds.

·      = ; Students should not bring toys of any sort to school. This includes radios, jam boxes, headphones, Gameboys, stuffed animals, dolls, = sports balls, and Yugio Cards.

·      = ; Students should not threaten or attempt to harm another student or staff member.

WHAT TO BRING

Students are expected to come to school with the necessary supplies to learn. Teachers = will provide a list of supplies needed at the beginning of the school year.

Money can easily be lost during an active day at school. Lunch money, book money, and pict= ure money should be sealed in an envelope with the child's name and teacher's = name on the front. Students should not bring extra money to school.<= /span>

CLASS PARTIES

The teacher and grade parent chairperson may plan 2 class parties with refresh= ments each year.

Friendships that begin at school are very important to a child’s social development. Quite often students get together= off school grounds for fun times and recreation. While this is encouraged, party invitations to such events should be sent via the mail rather than distrib= uted at school. Passing out invit= ations at school takes the focus off instruction and often leads to hurt feelings= when some classmates are excluded. A student address directory is available through PTA so that you can easily = mail party invitations.

DRESS

Students who are cl= ean and dressed neatly and comfortably for school feel better about themselves= and behave better. Many students lose clothing at school; it is important to l= abel your belongings with a permanent marker. Always dress so you can participa= te in physical education either inside or outside. Bandannas and hats are not to= be worn at school. *Remember --= - Viewmont School is air-cond= itioned; therefore, short shorts, midriff tops or tank tops will not be comfortable= or appropriate. Flip-flops, clogs, platform shoes, non-secured sandals, and b= aggy pants are inappropriate and dangerous for PE and outside play. Clothing ma= y not display violence, gang-related accessories, or inappropriate language. If children continue to wear inappropriate clothes, parents will be called to bring appropriate dress or the children will be sent home.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE “KID CONNECTION”

Community Schools of Catawba County operates the KID CONNECTION program at = Viewmont Elementary School.= You may wish to take advantage of= its services this year.

Before school care: $15.00   Af= ter school care: $30.00

A $25.00 registration fee is required.

QUESTIONS:   CALL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 464-9355=

Viewmont’s Kid Connection    261-0029

FOOD SERVICES

Each student is encouraged to bring money for= all of your meals on Monday, so you do not have to worry about paying for meal= s the rest of the week. Many parents pay by the month, which is even more conven= ient to them and helpful to school staff. Meals cannot be charged.&nb= sp; Each student is assigned a PIN number and encouraged to memorize the 3-digit number. This helps t= o keep individual accounts straight and keeps the lunch line moving more smoothly= at mealtime. Please send the money or check to the teacher in a sealed envelope= with your child’s name and the teacher’s name printed on the outsid= e.

     = ;                Breakfast        =    Lunch          Milk            = ; Lunch 5-days      &= nbsp;

Paid Regular   = ; $1.00              $1.= 65           $.55      =            $8.25        =          =

**Prices are subject to change.

We ask that you do not bring food from local restaurants such as McDonald’s or a pizza parlor to share with child= ren at a table as other children may wish for equal treatment. If you wish to = bring a treat, such as cupcakes, to celebrate your child’s birthday, the t= reat is to be eaten in the cafeteria during the lunch period.=

***If your child = has a health problem that calls for a special diet, please speak= with our school nurse who will write an appropriate plan.

INSURANCE

Student accident insurance is available for Viewmont students. Cost and coverage information will be available at the beginning of the school year. Checks should be mailed di= rectly to the insurance company.

HEALTH SERVICES

Viewmont has a school nurse on site two days weekly and she works closely with scho= ol personnel to ensure the safety and well being of students and staff and wi= ll be contacted at other times in case of an emergency. Also, we have staff members who a= re certified in CPR and First Aid and can respond in the event of an emergenc= y.

Our school nurse works closely with our health assistant who is on site daily from 8:30 until 2:30. The nurse assistant will have dut= ies assigned by the school nurse and will be calling you concerning a sick or absent child.

If your child becomes ill = at school we will contact parents immediately. If we cannot re= ach you we will use the emergency contact information you have provided. Please remember to keep all phone numbers current in the event we need to contact= you. It is recommended that your child be free of fever for 24 hours before returning to school.   <= o:p>

MEDICATION POLICY

The Hickory Public School System has imposed strict guidelines for= the administering of medicines at school. = No medication, including aspirin, will be given to you at school except as prescribed by a doctor. If a doctor wants you to take medicine during scho= ol hours, parents must have the doctor complete the "Physician's Authorization of Medication for Students" form which is available= in the office. The physician must also sign the form. These medication permi= ssion forms must be on file in the school office before any medication is given. Medications should be brought to school by a parent and must be in a label= ed bottle from the pharmacy. =

MONTHLY CALENDAR

At the beginning of each month, the PTA produ= ces a calendar with the lunch menu and daily happenings. On the back of the calendar you w= ill find PTA information and monthly news.&nb= sp; This is a very valuable source of information. Don’t forget to check the m= arquee and school website for current events.

HOMEWORK

Homework is given...

·       To practice and enrich ski= lls and concepts taught in class and to stimulate student discussions.

·       To foster independent study skills.

·       To develop responsibility = for bringing home books and assignments, completing work and returning it on time.=

·       To enhance parent awarenes= s of student progress.

·       To emphasize the importanc= e of independent practice and application.

Learning does not s= top at school. It is important f= or you to practice at home the things you learn at school. Teachers will assign homework to = be done each weeknight. You are expected to turn in homework daily. With your pare= nts' help, you need to set aside from 30 minutes to one hour of quiet time nigh= tly for you to read and do homework. Kindergarten and first grade students sho= uld also have a special time with parents for reading aloud and discussing the things learned in school each day. =

We encourage parents to ask their children to= share their homework with them. Re= viewing your homework with your parents is an excellent way for parents to be invo= lved in their child’s education. Parents should help by providing an appropriate time and a desirable place for the child to work. Homework= is an important part of a child’s education; therefore, homework grades wi= ll affect grades on report cards.

REPORT CARDS

We want your parents to know how well you are learning. Teachers will send progress repor= ts every three weeks and report cards every nine weeks. Your parents will sign the report= card envelope indicating they have checked your grades, and you will return the= card envelope to your teacher. To show your progress, teachers will also send h= ome weekly work you have done during each quarter. Be sure to show your parents what you have accomplished.

The Academic Honor Rolls recognize superior academic performance. The "A" Honor Roll includes the names of students who receive all A's and S's on their report cards. The "A/B&= quot; Honor Roll includes students who receive all A's, B's and S's.

CONFERENCES

Cooperation between school and ho= me is necessary for a successful school year. Through conferences, parents and teachers gain a better insight into the child’s needs, as well as any particular difficulties he/she may have. We would like to have scheduled conferences with each parent to meet with his/her child's teacher twice ea= ch year, once in the fall to become acquainted and make plans for the year and once in the spring to check on the student's progress. Teachers are usually available for conferences with parents after school hours except on Monday= s, which are reserved for faculty meetings.&= nbsp; Your parents should call the school or write the teacher a note to = make an appointment for a conference. Other conferences should be arranged when= the parent or teacher recognizes the need.

(Note - Teachers are not available for confer= ences or telephone calls during the instructional day but may return phone calls during planning time or e-mail.)

FIELD TRIPS

Each grade plans several educational field trips related to t= he North Carolina Standard Course of Study.&= nbsp; Parents who offer to chaperone students may not bring pre-schoolers, as this would distract from the responsib= ility and purpose of looking after our students.&nb= sp;

SCHOOL PICTURES

Individual and group pictures will be taken in the fall and s= pring (October 9th and March 11th). Notices will be sent home indicating the date, time, and price.

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All parents and teachers are encouraged to join the PTA. The PTA members work hard to help= our school in many ways. They pu= blish a monthly calendar with the lunch menu. The PTA sponsors and coordinates many special events including field day, book fairs, teacher appreciation, and = Beach Bingo to name a few. The PTA has provided the school with computers, playg= round equipment, and other important resources.= Join the PTA and get involved!

VISITORS

Parents are an impo= rtant part of our school. For the = safety of all our students, we ask that all = visitors report to the office, sign in, and receive a visitor’s pass immediat= ely upon entering the school.&nbs= p; Parents may not go directly to a classroom or en= ter the halls during school hours. Visitors are to respect instructional time and not interrupt or distract the teachers or students. Any visitor= in the building without a visitor’s pass will be asked by staff members= to go to the office to obtain a pass.

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VOLUNTEERS

We are very proud of the support we receive from the many adu= lts who tutor our students. Pare= nts and guardians are encouraged to be volunteers at the school. Interested persons will need to c= ontact the school office, their child’s teacher, or the PTA Volunteer Coordinator to offer their services. Volunteers are used in the reading programs, in classrooms as teach= er helpers, and with PTA projects. Volunteers are to sign in and sign out through the office.         = ;

Our promise to Viewmont kids&= #8230;

·       No matter where you live in our city, no matter what your name is, or your ra= ce, or your creed, we are on your side.

·       You deserve a childhood free from hunger, disease and terrible need. We have joined together to see th= at you have it.

·       You deserve to know the excitement of learning and the rewards of achievement.= We have joined together to see th= at you know it.

·       You deserve to have your innocence protected, your talents nurtured, your drea= ms encouraged. We have joined t= ogether to help give you that chance.

·       You are our hope for the future, our greatest wealth. We have joined together to show y= ou how deeply we believe it.

Dream, Believe, Achieve!

VIEWMONT SCHOOL SONG

Viewmont bears show excellence each and every day

In our work and in our play and all we do or say.

We pledge each day to do our best and follow every rule,

Respect ourselves and others too and honor Viewmont School.

We’re all in this together, our vision guides our quest

For character and knowledge and strength to do our best.

Our students, our parents, teachers and friends work side by side

Supporting Vie= wmont School and showing= Viewmont pride.

-written by Wanda Logan

“We’re all in this together!”

SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION

Riding a school bus is a privilege. Misbehavior on a bus is intolerable and will result in an appropria= te consequence. Usual bus disci= pline includes a warning and notification of parents for the first offense, and a one-day suspension of riding privilege for the second offense.   Children who continue to di= sobey the bus rules receive additional suspensions from the bus. A child can loose the privileg= e of riding the bus for the remainder of the year if repetitive bus suspensions= do not correct the behavior.

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In the interest of safety, school bus riders must obey the following rules: =

A. Be at your bus stop at the designated time. Ride only your assigned bus.

B. Stay out of the street while waiting for the bus.

C. Board the bus in a single line and in an orderly manner.

D. Be seated promptly without disturbing others.

E. Remain seated while the bus is moving.
F. If b= us driver assigns seats, sit only in your assigned seat.

G. Do not shout or make loud noises at any time. Use only language that would be p= roper in the classroom.

H. Keep aisles clear of books, lunch boxes, bags, etc. Place your book bag on your lap, = not in the seat.

I. Do not push, fight, wrestle, or otherwise annoy anyone.

J. Keep arms, hands, head, and objects inside the bus. <= /o:p>

K. Do not eat or drink on the bus. This includes chewing gum.

L. Do not throw anything from the bus or inside the bus.=

M. Help keep the bus clean.&= nbsp; Do not litter.



The transportation director establishes routes and assigns stops. Riders who wish to ride another bus or get off at a different stop= will need a note from their parents. Submit this request to the office for approval. We may honor your requests if bus= es are not at capacity.

Note: If by chance you cannot contact an office staff person = as to whether or not your student is on an afternoon bus; use the following procedure:

-Leave message in general mailbox, ext. 502, and ext. 503 (the principals)

-Contact HPS at 328-2289

-Contact bus supervisor at CVHS (328-6738)<= /i>

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432 Fourth Avenue SW

Hickory, North Carolina 28602

File: JCDAD/4021

and GAEA/7230

Students

PROHIBITION AGA= INST DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT A= ND BULLYING

The board believes that all employees and students should be free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and bullying as a par= t of a safe, orderly, caring and inviting working and learning environment. The b= oard commits itself to nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The board expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassm= ent, or bullying including on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, s= exual orientation, pregnancy, religion, age or disability. The board also prohibits retaliat= ion against an employee or student who has exercised any rights made available through state or federal law. Any violation of this policy is considered a serious violation and appropriate= action will be taken in response to a violation.

Harassment can be a type of unlawful discrimination. Harassment is unwanted, unwelcomed and uninvited behavior th= at demeans, threatens or offends the victim and results in a hostile environm= ent for the victim. Harassing be= havior may include but is not limited to epithets, derogatory comments or slurs a= nd lewd propositions, assault, impeding or blocking movement, offensive touch= ing or any physical interference with normal work or movement, and visual insu= lts, such as derogatory posters or cartoons.&n= bsp; Legitimate age-appropriate pedagogical techniques are not considered harassing behavior.

The hostile environment can be created th= rough pervasive or persistent misbehavior or a single incident, if sufficiently severe.

It is possible for harassment to occur at various levels; between fellow students or co-workers, between supervisors= and subordinates, between employees and students, or imposed by non-employees, including visitors, on employees and/or students.

Bullying is a form of harassment. Bullying means the repeated intim= idation of others by the real or threatened infliction of physical, verbal, writte= n, electronically transmitted or emotional abuse or through attacks on the property of another. Bullyin= g may include, but is not limited to, verbal taunts, name-calling and put-downs, extortion of money or possessions, implied or stated threats, and exclusion from peer groups.

A.        =     Application of Policy

All persons, agencies, vendors, contractors a= nd other persons and organizations doing business with or performing services= for the school district must comply with all applicable federal and state laws= and regulations regarding nondiscrimination.&= nbsp; Visitors also are expected to comply with applicable laws, includin= g the prohibition against harassment and bullying of students or employees.

This policy will apply in the following circumstances:

&= nbsp;           &nb= sp;     while in any school building or on any scho= ol premises before, during or after school hours;

&= nbsp;           &nb= sp;     while on any bus or other vehicle as part o= f any school activity;

&= nbsp;           &nb= sp;     while waiting at any bus stop;

&= nbsp;           &nb= sp;     during any school function, extracurricular activity or other activity or event;

&= nbsp;           &nb= sp;     when subject to the authority of school personnel; and

&= nbsp;           &nb= sp;     any time or place when the behavior has a d= irect and immediate effect on maintaining order and discipline in the schools.

B.      =       Discrimination Complaint Procedures

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1.         =     Students

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Students and parents are encouraged to submi= t any complaints of discrimination, harassment, or bullying, through the grievance procedure established in policy JCE, St= udent and Parent Grievance Procedure. The complaint procedure for sexual harassment is established in policy JCDAE/4= 026, Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedure for Students.

  =             &n= bsp;         Employees are encouraged to submit any complaints of discrimination, harassment, or bullying , through the grievance procedure established in policy GAE, Pers= onnel Complaints and Grievances. T= he complaint procedure for sexual harassment is established in policy GAEAA/7= 236, Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedure for Employees.

C.       = ;       Notice

&n= bsp;           The superintendent is responsible for providing effective notice to students, parents and employees of the procedures for reporting and investigating complaints of discrimination, harassment, and bullying. The school district will investig= ate complaints of discrimination, harassment, and bullying and will take reasonable steps= to eliminate the discrimination, harassment, or bullying.

D.        =     Coordinators

The superintendent or designee will publi= sh the names, addresses and phone numbers of the “Title IX coordinator̶= 1; (for sex discrimination), “Section 504 coordinator” (for discrimination on the basis of disability) and the “ADA coordinator” (also for discrimination on the basis of disability) in= a manner intended to ensure that employees, applicants, students, parents and other individuals who participate in the school district’s program a= re aware of the coordinators. <= o:p>

E.        =      Records AND REPORTING=

The superintendent or his or her designee= shall maintain confidential records of complaints or reports of discrimination w= hich identify the names of any individuals accused of discrimination and the resolution of such reports or complaints.= The superintendent also shall maintain records of training, correct= ive action or other steps taken by the district to help provide an environment= free of discrimination, harassmen= t and bullying. =

F.        =      Diversity Programs

The board is committed to promoting the w= orth and dignity of all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, or sexual orientation. The board directs the superintend= ent to establish training and other programs to help eliminate unlawful discrimin= ation, harassment, and bullying and to foster an environment of understanding and respect for all individuals.

G.        =     Evaluation

The superintendent is required to evaluat= e the effectiveness of efforts to correct or prevent discrimination, harassment,= and bullying and will share these evaluations periodically with the board.

Legal References: Title VI of the Civil R= ights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq., 34 C.F.R. pt. 100; Tit= le VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §1681 et seq., 34 C.F.R. pt. 106; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's "Final Amended Guidelines on Discrimination Because of Sex"; Age Discriminat= ion in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 621 et seq.= ; The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 706(8), 794, 34 C.F.R. pt. 104; The Americans With Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. 12134, 28 C.F.R. pt. 35; Office= of Civil Rights, Sexual Harassment Guidance:= Harassment of Students by School Employees, Students or Third Parti= es, 62 Fed. Reg. 12,034 (1997); Office of Civil Rights, Racial Incidents and Harassment Against Students at Educational Institutions; Investigative Guidance, 59 Fed. Reg. 11,448 (1994); G.S. 126-16; State Board of Education Policy Number SS-A-007

Cross References: Sexual Harassment Complaint Proce= dure for Students (policy JCDAE/4026), Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedure for Employees (policy GAEAA/7236)

Adopted:&= nbsp;           &nb= sp; February 9, 2004

Revised:=             &n= bsp;    February 7, 2005

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Parents:=

Please sign the line below after you have read this booklet with your child. Send the signed form to school wi= th your child tomorrow.

I have read this bo= oklet with my child and understand the expectations for my child at school.=

Parent’s signature_________________________________________

I have read this bo= oklet with my parent and understand the expectations for me at school.

Child’s signature_________________________________________

Thank you for your support!