Handbook - Frederick County Public Schools

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The Calendar Handbook for 2011–2012 2 Governance Team In Frederick County, 7 voting members and 1 nonvoting student member of the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools work together as the school system governance team. A system of site-based management gives each school’s principal and team of staff, parent and community representatives responsibility for implementing system policies and curriculum. The Board of Education sets policy not otherwise controlled by federal and state laws. It reviews and approves local education budgets for funding by the Board of County Commissioners and oversees expenditures from county, state and federal sources. The Board hires and reviews the work of the Superintendent, monitors implementation of the school system’s master plan and gives final approval to curriculum matters and materials, staff appointments, equipment purchases, land acquisitions and school construction, renovations and repairs. The Board has two standing committees: the Curriculum and Instruction Committee and the Facilities and Finance Committee. Both review the issues and make recommendations to the full Board. Elected Board members serve 4-year staggered terms. The student member is a high school student selected by the Frederick County Association of Student Councils. A member of the Board of County Commissioners serves in a liaison capacity. The Superintendent is the chief executive officer of Frederick County Public Schools, serving as the system’s curricular, fiscal and community leader. The Superintendent is responsible for assuring that the school system carries out Maryland public laws relating to schools, the Maryland State Board of Education’s bylaws and policies, and the local school Board’s mission, goals and policies. The Superintendent also serves as secretary-treasurer to the Board of Education. ★ Frederick County’s School Governance Team Citizen Involvement Encouraged The Board of Education holds general public meetings throughout the year, typically at 191 South East Street, Frederick. The Board welcomes citizens at these sessions and other forums concerning education matters of community interest. Board meetings begin with public comments, an opportunity for citizens to speak for three minutes on any subject relative to FCPS except personnel or other confidential matters. A sign-up sheet is available 30 minutes prior to the meeting. Please direct concerns about the actions of FCPS staff members to the appropriate school or department, or contact the Superintendent’s Office for assistance. See page 5 for more information about addressing concerns or complaints. Planning sessions, also open to the public, are generally in the afternoons preceding general meetings. The Board will take public comment during planning sessions; adjustments to time allowed will be made by the Board. Some meetings may be closed to the public if they concern confidential matters. Board members present at Board committee meetings will also take public comment at the end of those meetings. Maryland law restricts the Board’s ability to meet in closed session, and the Board strives to keep meetings as open as possible. Meeting agendas and minutes are available on the FCPS Web site, via FindOutFirst e-mail or from the Board office. ★ Board of Education Public Meeting Schedule Planning sessions are tentatively scheduled for 2 p.m. Meetings begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise announced. 2011 2012 July 13 January 11 & 25 August 10 & 24 February 8 & 22 September 14 & 26 March 14 & 28 October 12 & 24 April 11 November 9 & 21 May 9 & 23 December 14 June 13 & 27 The Board of Education Brad W. Young, President Office ends December 2011 Term ends December 2014 Donna J. Crook, Vice President Office ends December 2011 Term ends December 2012 Angie L. Fish Term ends December 2012 Kathryn B. Groth Term ends December 2012 April F. Miller Term ends December 2014 James C. Reeder Jr. Term ends December 2014 Jean A. Smith Term ends December 2014 Brandon Wharton* Student Member *pending final Frederick County Association of Student Councils’ approval Term ends June 2012 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Theresa R. Alban To ConTaCT The Board oF eduCaTion Write: 191 South East Street Frederick, Maryland 21701 Call: 301-696-6850 Fax: 301-696-6950 e-mail: boe@fcps.org Visit: www.fcps.org, Board of Education tab Watch: FCPS TV on Cable Channel 18 or www.fcps.org/tv Meetings broadcast live and the next evening
Welcome to FCPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside front cover Mission, Vision and Goals FCPS at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 School Governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Governance Team Citizen Involvement Encouraged Board of Education Public Meeting Schedule The Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools To Contact the Board of Education Back to School Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The School Day Getting to School Medications/Treatments Student Information Card; Health and Emergency Form What’s on the Menu? Resolving Concerns What Schools Do in Bad Weather and Emergencies Family and Community: involved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Visit and Volunteer Play an Active Role Learn More on FCPS TV Parent-Teacher Conferences FindOutFirst E-mail and Emergency Text Messages FCPS License Plates Senior Citizens Gifts for Education The 2011-2012 School Year Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 admission and attendance areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Enrolling a Student Pre-Kindergarten Kindergarten Health Records Interscholastic Sports Insurance Out-of-District Transfers Non-Resident Students Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 School Meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Basic education Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Elementary School Middle School High School Career and Technology Education Flexible High School Student Internships Work-Study Opportunities Special education Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Special Education Rock Creek School Challenges Programs Child Find Services inside This handbook PaGe PaGe PaGe Infants and Toddlers Program Learning for Life Partners for Success Pyramid Program Sign Language Interpreting Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee Special Education Pre-Kindergarten SUCCESS Program other education Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Character Counts! Charter School Earth and Space Science Laboratory/Ausherman Planetarium Education That Is Multicultural and Achievement Initiative English Language Learning (ELL) Excel Schools Fast Forward Gifted and Talented, Enrichment Health Education Heather Ridge School High School Academies Judy Center Learning/Language Support Online Resources Outdoor School Parent/Child Family Literacy Summer Programs Student Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Community Agency School Services (CASS) Counseling Health Services Home/Hospital Teaching Services Psychological Services Student Support Programs Title I: Supplemental Education Services Tutoring homework has a Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 report Cards and achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Report Cards and Interim Reports Performance Measures Grades Online Help Prepare Your Child for Success The Health-Learning Link Testing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 FCPS-Required Testing State-Required Testing Advanced Placement Exams College Entrance Exams academic Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Placement and Promotion National Honor Society Honor Roll Eligibility for Extracurricular High School Activities Graduation Honors Maryland Scholars Graduation requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Student Service Learning Seniors’ End-of-Year Schedule Transcript Grades other Selected Policies, regulations and Procedures .38 Absences from School Bullying/Intimidation/Harassment Cell Phones and Other Portable Electronic Communication Devices; Laser Pointers Cheating and Plagiarism Child Abuse and Neglect Corporal Punishment Distributing Materials in Schools Dress Codes Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco Environmental Concerns Equity Fees for Supplies and Activities Field Trips Firearms and Weapons Holidays Instructional Materials Internet Use Military Recruiter Access to Student Information Religious Expression Searches on and off School Property Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: see Equity Sexual Harassment Student Records (Confidentiality, Special Education, Surveys) Teacher Qualifications Title IX: Gender Discrimination Use of Animals in Instruction Using Athletic Fields and Schools after Hours Visitors to Schools Withdrawal Process discipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Student rights and responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 FCPS Central office directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 directory of Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Safe Schools, other useful Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 FCPS Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 emergency Preparedness; Space for Your notes . .60 index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 To Find out More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover FindOutFirst e-mail – sign up at www.fcps.org 3
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