Who may see your student records held at the school?
parents and students
100
The board is free from harassment based on what 5 characteristics of a person?
1 race 2 color 3 gender 4 religion 5 disability
100
If a student has "issues" with a specific situation who should the parent contact FIRST!!!
the teacher
100
If a student misses half of the scheduled classes in a day how long is the student considered absent?
The whole day
100
What do all children in the US entitled to?
public elementary and secondary education
200
What can parents do if there is something wrong on any of the records held by the school?
Write the school principal asking for changes to be made.
200
Bulloch County Board of Education does not discriminate on what 7 basis?
1 age 2 disability 3 race 4 ethnicity 5 religion 6 color
7 gender
200
Do students have to follow school rules at after school activities?
yes!
200
Why do early dismissals and out of town trips need to be approved?
So the student can make up the work and not get 0's
200
What do parents need to show their identity?
Their driver's license and the child's birth certificate
300
What 14 pieces of information about a student can the school district share without permission?
1 name 2 address 3 number 4 email 5 birth date/place
6 school 7 grade level 8 sports 9 weight/height
10 dates in school 11 diplomas/awards 12 previous schools
13 school photo 14 parent/guardian's name
300
Who should a student report harassment to?
teacher, principal, counselor
300
Can students use phones, ipads, ipods etc. during class?
NO!!! If a teacher hears a phone in your pocket she is allowed to confiscate it and your parents will have to pick it up.
300
How many excuses for absences can be written by a parent?
5
300
Do students have to give schools their Social Security number?
No, BUT if you want HOPE scholarship money for college you do:)
400
The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) gives what rights to parents and students who are 18?
permission before giving students surveys
400
Can a student report harassment if it happens at a sporting event or dance?
yes
400
What is plagiarism
to steal and pass off the ideas or words of another as one's own without crediting the source
400
What is perfect attendance?
When a student has no tardies to school, no early dismissals from school and is present all day each school day.
400
Who decides if a student can enter Bulloch County Schools if they were suspended/expelled from another district?
the board
500
What can a parent do if they feel like the county is breaking a rule under No Child Left Behind Act
They may file a complaint with the Bulloch County Board of Education
500
Can the guidance counselor tell other teachers and parents about the harassment?
No! That breaks confidentiality laws
500
What happens if a student marks or damages school property?
He or she will be required to clean and/or pay for the property
500
How many days may a student miss before becoming non-compliant?
6 excused/unexcused TOTAL
500
Who can withdraw a student from school?
The registering parent
students between 16-18 can with written permission from a parent/guardian