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ACCIDENT/ILLNESS

Any accident on the school campus which is serious enough to require first aid should be reported to the principal’s office immediately.  Parents will be notified in case of serious accidents or illnesses at school.

ADDRESSING CONCERNS

Students/parents who are concerned about a specific classroom situation should first confer with the teacher.  If the issue is not resolved, the student/parent should make arrangements to see an administrator of the school.  If the problem is not solved at this time, contacting the appropriate Central Office personnel such as an Assistant Superintendent would be the next appropriate step.

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

All after school activities sponsored by the school are under the jurisdiction of the school, and the same rules and regulations cover them as during school hours.  To participate in Non-GHSA activities, students must be in attendance for at least ½ the school day of the event unless otherwise cleared by the administration.  The GHSA regulates attendance for participation requirements for activities sanctioned by the GHSA.  All other activities are under the jurisdiction of the sponsoring organization

ATHLETIC MEDICALS

Athletes who have been restricted from play or practice secondary to a medical condition or injury must have a release from the doctor to return to play/practice.

BICYCLES

Students riding bicycles to school are expected to lock the bicycles at a determined location set by the principal or designee as soon as they arrive at school.

BOOK BAGS

(See school supplemental handbook.)

CELL PHONE /ELECTRONIC DEVICE USE

Cell phones and cell phone accessories are allowed at school during the school day for academic purposes as directed by school personnel.  Cell phones and other devices will be confiscated if used inappropriately during school hours.  The school district is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items.  Videoing without consent is not allowed.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Each school’s supplemental handbook will provide a listing of extracurricular offerings and the opportunity for parents to decline permission for students to participate in a specific club or organization.

FUNDRAISING

The Board of Education specifically discourages students in grades P - 5 being involved in door-to-door fund raising activities.

COUNSELING SERVICES

School guidance counselors are available in each school.

INFINITE CAMPUS PORTAL

Infinite Campus Portal is an online tool for students and parents/guardians which is also available as a mobile application (app) with push notifications. It gives you 24-hour access to grades, attendance, and assignments. Parents/ Guardians can visit https://campus.emanuel.k12.ga.us/campus/portal/emanuel.jsp portal or the Parent Resources section of the school system’s website to learn more. 

Infinite Campus Portal also provides access to Georgia’s Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) where historical state assessment data, grades, and attendance can be accessed. SLDS also provides access to instructional resources.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS

Personal belongings should be left at home.  The school is not responsible for personal belongings of a student, including belongings left in locker (includes cell phones).

SCHOOL PROPERTY AND STUDENT DEBTS

Students marking or damaging school equipment or property in any way will be required to clean the article and/or pay for the damage.  When issued a textbook OR CHROMEBOOK, the student becomes responsible for assuring that the book or computer does not become lost or damaged beyond normal usage. Loss or excessive damage to books or computers will result in the student paying for the book/computer or for damages.  The law specifically provides that parents and students are responsible for materials lent to the student.

Students shall be notified in writing of any debt charged to them and failure to pay these debts may result in sanctions. Opportunity shall be given for the student or parent to meet with a school official to discuss any debt the student owes.

If a student or parent is unable to pay the debt, an official statement to that effect may be filed with the superintendent or designee who will make arrangements for the student to satisfy the debt by performing services for the school district.

TRANSPORTATION CHANGES

If a student needs to make a transportation change, he/she must present a written request signed by the parent to the office, and the office must approve it before the change is made.  This will apply whether the transportation is by car or by school bus.

VIDEO/AUDIO TAPING

The school system reserves the right to videotape or audiotape students while on school premises, during school events/extra-curricular events and student evaluation purposes.  Students are also videotaped on school bus routes and during field trip transport.  The school system also reserves the right to tape any meetings concerning the student where a parent may be present.

VISITORS

Any person entering the school campus or any school building, who is not a student at the school or an employee of the school system authorized to conduct business at that school, shall check in at the Principal’s office, provide a reason for his or her presence at the school, sign the school registry with the date and time of his or her visit, and obtain a school pass.  The only exceptions to this policy shall be specified under provisions of Georgia law.  Whether or not a visitor has registered, a school administrator may at any time ask the visitor to explain his or her presence in the school building.