Recommended Dispositions in the of Student Misconduct 16 AUP Review and Revision 16 Policy/Definitions of Forms of Bullying 17 Bullying Form for Reporting Alleged Bullying 19 21 Additional Bus Information/Students Riding the Bus Home with another Student 23 Consequences for Violations Related to Bus Transportation 24 Video Cameras 25 Driving to and from School - Expectations and Consequences 25 Students with Disabilities under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 27 Discipline of Students with Disabilities under Section 504 30 Code of Virginia/BCPS Policy JFCF 31 Prevention and Intervention 32 Required Reporting to Parents and Local Law Enforcement 32 32 Who is a juvenile? 32 How is the age of a juvenile calculated? 32 Under what circumstances does the law permit the transfer of juveniles for trail as adults? 33 35 36 36 Parental Responsibility 38 Compulsory School Attendance Law 38 39 39 Dress Code Standards 40 Student Dress Code and Special Circumstances 41 Dispositions for Violations of the Dress Code 41 42
Mr. Richard Downey District 1 Mr. Johnson District 2 Dr. John Hicks District 3 Mrs. Susan Falls Kirby District 6 Mr. Martin Leamy District 7 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Bedford County Public Schools is to empower learners for future success. VISION STATEMENTS LEARNERS: Make informed decisions about how, where, and when to learn. Progress academically regardless of how, where, or when learning occurred. Participate in community-based projects and internships. Earn college and workplace credentials as a regular part of their school experience. Utilize the latest innovations and technological advances to learn at school, at home, and in the community. GOALS OF BEDFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Prepare learners for their future careers Create personalized learning experiences for all students Enhance family and community support for learning Support learning through responsible fiscal and human resource management.
administrator, the Bedford County Public Schools Safety and Security Office, or a School Resource Officer. LOST, BROKEN, DESTROYED, or UNRETURNED SCHOOL PROPERTY Code of Virginia § Policy JN (Student Fees, Fines, and Charges) Students and their parents are responsible for any school property used by the student in the pursuit of his/her studies that is lost, broken, destroyed, or not returned to the school. The student’s parent must reimburse the school for any outstanding bills due to lost, broken, destroyed, or unreturned school property before the student is allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies. Parents and students with financial needs may discuss a payment plan and special needs with the school principal. POLICY and LEGAL UPDATES Please be advised that the School may revise existing policies or adopt new policies during the school year relating to the rights and responsibilities set forth in this handbook. In that event, the new or revised policy will be put on the school system's website and will supersede any conflicting provision in this handbook REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Excerpted from the Code of Virginia § § Reports of certain acts to school authorities. Reports shall be made to the division superintendent and to the principal or his designee on all incidents involving the assault or assault and battery, without bodily injury, of any person on a school bus, on school property, or at a school-sponsored activity; assault and battery that results in bodily injury, sexual assault, shooting, stabbing, cutting, or wounding of any person, or stalking of any person as described in § on a school bus, on school property, or at a school-sponsored activity; conduct involving alcohol, marijuana, a controlled substance, imitation controlled substance, or an anabolic steroid on a school bus, on school property, or at a school- sponsored activity, including the theft or attempted theft of student prescription medications; any threats against school personnel on a school bus, on school property or at a
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTED BEHAVIORS All students, parents, and school staff deserve a safe, caring, and supportive learning environment. Appropriate behaviors are encouraged by teaching, guiding, modeling, and directing. In the school environment, opportunities are created for students to practice and succeed in making responsible decisions and good judgments that will enable them to reach their full academic and social potential. Students will show respect for themselves, others, learning, and property by demonstrating the expected student behaviors listed below. RESPECT FOR SELF I will show respect for myself by: Attending school daily while avoiding late arrivals and early dismissals. Remaining on school grounds unless permission is granted to Dressing in a way that is appropriate for the learning environment. Choosing not to bring tobacco, e-cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, weapons, explosives, or dangerous objects to school. Exhibiting appropriate conduct in compliance with the local school student/parent handbook; Code of Student Conduct; school, district, and Virginia High School League athletic/activities regulations; Bedford County School Board regulations and policies; and applicable state and federal laws. Doing schoolwork and homework neatly and completely. Practicing positive behavior choices and learning from the consequences of behaviors. RESPECT FOR OTHERS I will show respect for others by: honest (e.g., telling the truth and admitting to things I have done). considerate of other people’s feelings. Contributing to a climate of acceptance and mutual respect within the school community so the hopes and ambitions of all individuals may be realized. Keeping to self. Listening when others are speaking. Refraining from the use of profanity. Treating others like I want to be treated (e.g., refusing to threaten, or intimidate). Using a respectful, positive, and considerate tone of voice and body language when speaking to others. Using positive words with others (no putdowns).
D17. Imitation – Substances Represented as Drugs ● DR3. Theft or Attempted Theft of Prescription Medication ● D11. Paraphernalia ● D15. Inhalants - Possession ● ● D16. Inhalants - Use ● ● D4G. Over-the Counter- Use ● ● ● ● D5G. Over-the Counter - Possession ● ● ● ● C3M. Electronic Devices/Inappropriate Use ● ● ● Extortion Consult SRO ET1. Extortion ● ● ● ● ET2. Attempted Extortion ● ● ● ● Fighting FA2. Fighting/No or Minor Injury/Mutual Participation ● ● ● F1T. Confrontation/ Tussle/Verbal or Physical Aggression/No Injury ● ● ● Consult SRO G1B. Gambling ● ● ● GA1. Gang Activity ● ● ● ● ● HR1. Harassment (Repeated Physical, Verbal, or Psychological) ● ● ● ● Consult SRO H1Z. Hazing (Act of Harm Related to Initiation) ● ● ● ● ● RG1. Inciting a Riot ● ● ● Consult SRO Inappropriate Personal Property S1V. (e.g., Dress Code Violation) ● ● ●
STUDENT SUSPENSION/EXPULSION POLICY JGD/JGE Suspensions of Ten School Days or Less: The principal or assistant principal may suspend a student out of school for ten days or less using the following procedures. Informal Hearing: Except in an emergency situation requiring the student’s immediate removal, no student shall be suspended from school prior to having an informal hearing before the assistant principal or principal. At such an informal hearing, the student shall be informed as to the charges and given an opportunity to respond. If the student denies the charges, the assistant principal or principal shall give the student an explanation of the evidence supporting the charges and an opportunity to explain his/her version of the facts. If appropriate, the assistant principal or principal may conduct a further investigation into the matter before taking action. In emergency situations where a student’s presence may pose a continuing danger to persons or property, or an ongoing threat of disrupting the academic process, a student may be suspended from school immediately without the informal hearing set forth above. In such cases, the student shall be accorded the informal hearing as soon as practicable, but not later than three (3) school days after the immediate suspension. Notice of Suspension: Once a decision to suspend is made, the assistant principal or principal shall observe the procedures listed below: • The assistant principal or principal will attempt to notify the parent/guardian as soon as possible by telephone, and shall notify the parent/guardian and student in writing of the suspension and the reasons therefor. The written notice shall also state any conditions of the suspension, e.g., required parental conference, prohibition on coming onto school property, and the date that the student may return to school. Except in an emergency, a student is not to be dismissed during the school day without prior notice to the parent/guardian. A copy of