Technology
What must students do with their cell phones for the entire school day?
Cell phones must be turned off and put in a lockbox all day.
How many absences are allowed per semester without penalty?
Only 5 absences allowed per semester.
At what time does school start, after which a student is considered tardy?
School starts at 9:00 AM.
If a student is absent, by when must they complete missed work?
Students must complete missed work within the specified timeframe given.
During which parts of class time must students remain in the classroom? 200 — How many students may leave class at one time?
During the first 20 minutes and the last 20 minutes of class, students must remain in the classroom.
What happens to earbuds and smart watches during the school day?
Earbuds must be put away all day; smart watches must be put away all day.
What happens to a student's grades if they have 6 or more absences?
6+ absences: grades become FA.
What must a student do when they arrive late to school?
Students must sign in at the main desk and will receive a tardy slip.
What grade is recorded if work is not turned in by the specified time?
If not turned in by specified time: a zero is recorded.
How many students may leave class at one time?
During the first 20 minutes and the last 20 minutes of class, students must remain in the classroom.
Describe the consequence for a student's first cell phone violation.
First violation: phone is taken and given back at the end of the day.
If a student has between 6 and 13 days absent, what option do students have?
Students can do seat time to recover time if they are between 6–13 days absent.
What are the consequences for up to 2 tardies?
Up to 2 tardies: verbal warnings.
If a student is failing and has at least one zero grade, what can a student no longer do according to state law?
If failing and have at least one zero, the student cannot make up the class by doing content recovery.
What must a student do before leaving class (two required items)?
Student must sign out of class and must take the class hall pass when permitted to leave.
Explain the consequence after a student's second cell phone violation.
Second violation: phone is taken and the parent must pick it up.
What is the attendance consequence when a student exceeds 13 days absent?
More than 13 days absent: FA without chance for seat time recovery.
What consequence and communication occur at the third tardy?
3rd tardy: lunch detention and parent contact.
Give the grading scale for letter grades A through F.
Grading scale: 100–90 = A; 89–80 = B; 79–70 = C; 69–60 = D; 59 and below = F.
If a student is permitted to go to the bathroom, can they also go to another area as long as they have a hall pass?
No. The student must only go to the place they received permission to go; they cannot add extra stops (e.g., vending machine).
After a second cell phone violation, what longer-term action will the school implement for that student?
An individualized plan will be put in place after the second cell phone violation.
What must a parent provide for a dismissal to be considered excused?
Parents must provide a note for dismissals; a phone call is not sufficient.
Outline the penalties for 4 tardies and for 5 tardies
4 tardies: half-day ISS and parent contact. 5 tardies: full-day ISS, parent conference, and loss of parking on campus.
What must students use to request a redo or permission for late work, and if a student's overall grade falls below what grade does state law require the teacher to contact the parent?
Use the Redo or Late Work Request form in the BJACE app. South Carolina state law requires teachers to contact the parent if a student’s grade drops below 70%.
Why must students only use the hall pass for the specific stated reason they asked for permission to leave the classroom?
Safety. School staff are liable for students when they are on campus. If a student does not inform staff of their location and there is an emergency, staff need to know where students are to get them to a safe area.