2010-2011
Student Handbook
Carol Gamble
Center Leader
Main Campus: Annex:
151 Coach Joe Turner Drive 101 Wheathill Road
Savannah, Georgia 31408 Garden City, GA 31408
(912) 395-6750 (912) 395-6750
(912) 965-6768 fax (912) 963-7040 fax
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education does not discriminate in educational programs, activities
or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability.
Welcome from the Center Leader, Mrs. Carol Gamble
Congratulations on your enrollment in one of the twelve programs offered at Woodville
Tompkins. We are very proud of our career and technology education programs of study that
include Aviation Flight Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Financial Management,
Therapeutic Services-Nursing, Hotel Management & Hospitality, Early Childhood Education,
CISCO Network Academy, Automotive Service Technology, Automotive Collision Repair,
Construction Technology, Firefighter & Public Safety, Culinary Arts, and Cosmetology.
Woodville Tompkins offers state of the art technology and facilities for your success in
achieving your goals.
The need for a competitive and more productive work force with broad skills has never been
greater. At Woodville Tompkins you will develop the skills that are required for successful,
gainful employment and successful post-high school experiences. Woodville Tompkins will
provide you with a nurturing atmosphere that encourages, motivates, and challenges each of you
to achieve. Good luck in your studies this year. Make the most of your opportunity at Woodville
Tompkins. We are glad that you are part of the family, and we are all committed to your success.
Mrs. Carol R. Gamble
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Acceptable Use Policy 3
II. Accountability for Board of Education Property 3
III. Athletics 4
IV. Attendance.................................................................................................................................................4-5
Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act 5
Early Dismissal 5
Missed Work Due to Absence 6
Missed Tests & Final Examinations 6
Re-Test Policy 6
Tardy Policy/Punctuality 7
Hall Passes 7
V. Career Technical Student Organizations 8
VI. Behavior and Disciplinary Code Compliance 9
Smoking 9
Sexual Harassment and Bullying 9-10
Property Searches 10
Random Administrative Inspections 10-11
Electronic Devices 11
Selling Items on School Property 11
Uniform/Dress Code Policy 11-12
Procedures for Exemption of Dress Code 13
Bookbags, Backpacks & Gym Bags 14
VII. Evaluation of Students 14
ASSET/COMPASS,SAT I, SAT II, ACT, End of Pathway Assessment 14 -15
Grading Procedures 15 -16
Repeating a Course 16
Dual Enrollment 17
VIII. Medical Treatment
Illness During School 17
Immunizations & EED Certificates 17
Medication 17
IX. Safety 18
X. Scheduling and Records
Address and/or Telephone Changes 18
Schedule Changes 18
XI. School Services
NCLB Parents Right to Know 18
Grievance Procedures 19
Asbestos Notice 19
Lunch 19
Telephones 19
XII. Transportation
Bus Schedule 20
Bus Students 20
Driving Privileges/Student Parking Permits 21
Student Drop-off & Pickup 21
Field Trips 21
XIII. Visitors 22
Trespassing 22
XIV. Media Center Policies & Procedures 22-23
APPENDIX
Student Information Sheet 25
Handbook Receipt 26
Honor Code 22
Internet Acceptable Use Parental Request 28
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I. ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Access to the Internet at Woodville Tompkins Technical and Career Institute is available
through computers in the media center, classrooms and labs. Access to information on the
Internet is intended for appropriate education and research activities in support of class
assignments and projects.
Parents/guardians have the option to deny their children access to online technology resources.
To deny access to services, please complete the Parental Request to Deny Access to Online
Technology Resources found in the appendix, sign and date it, and return the form to your
child’s school.
II. ACCOUNTABILITY FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION PROPERTY
When textbooks, library media materials and equipment are issued to students, the return of these
materials to the school for further use shall be the sole responsibility of the student and their
parent/guardians. When materials or equipment are not returned to the school in usable
condition, it is the responsibility of the student and their parents/guardians to reimburse the
Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education for the cost of replacement or repairs.
Students who owe for lost or damaged textbooks, library media materials, and/or equipment shall
have their report cards withheld by the school administration. Another textbook of the same
subject area will not be issued until the school system has been compensated; however,
textbooks in the same subject area may be made available for use in the classroom.
Additional library media materials and equipment shall not be checked out to the student until
the school system has been compensated. Students may continue to use the learning resources
within the confines of the library media center.
Students who are promoted to another school and have not compensated the school system for
materials will have a record of their obligations forwarded to the receiving school. Students who
transfer within or out of the Savannah-Chatham County School System and have failed to
compensate the Board of Education for lost or damaged textbooks, library media materials,
and/or equipment shall have their report cards and transcripts delayed until their financial
obligations are settled.
At the time of withdrawal from a Savannah-Chatham County school, the Center Leader/designee
shall check to see if the transfer and withdrawal form indicates that all records have been cleared.
If compensation is due, the transfer and withdrawal form, report card, and transcript shall be
retained by the school until payment is made.
Students shall not be eligible to participate in graduation exercises and activities of the
Savannah-Chatham County School System if debts related to lost or damaged textbooks, library
materials or equipment, or dues remain unpaid.
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III. ATHLETICS
Woodville Tompkins Technical & Career Institute students will participate in all athletic sports
and competitions at their home schools. Any student interested in participating should see the
assigned school official at their home school. Any student participating in athletics must be
academically eligible and meet all GHSAA rules.
IV. ATTENDANCE, TRUANCY, EXCUSES & WITHDRAWALS
Truant: Any child subject to compulsory attendance who during the school calendar year
has more than five (5) days of unexcused absences is considered truant. Out-of-school
suspension absences are not considered unexcused in determining truancy. Driving
privileges can be revoked on any student in truancy status.
Tardy: A student is tardy when he/she arrives at school or at class after the designated time
or tardy bell. Repeated or habitual tardiness is an undesirable personal habit and is also
disruptive of the orderly instructional process; therefore, school officials will take corrective
actions. Students may receive Saturday School after the third unexcused tardy to class.
Excused tardy: A tardy is excused when events which cause the tardy are physically out of
the student's control such as: a motor vehicle accident, unexpected road closure, power
outage, late bus, or bus did not come at all.
Excused absences: Absences are excused for personal illness, serious illness, death of a
student's immediate family member, observance of religious holidays, orders of
governmental agencies, conditions rendering attendance impossible or hazardous to student
health or safety, or participation in approved school activities.
Unexcused absences: The following, even with parental consent, are considered unexcused
absences: truancies, working, missing the bus, oversleeping, shopping, car not starting,
getting senior pictures taken, keeping personal appointments, errands for parents, family trips
unless excused prior to absence, college visits unless excused prior to absence, or needed at
home unless excused prior to absence.
Prolonged absence due to illness or injury: Homebound/hospital instruction can be
provided for students who have a chronic illness or who need to be absent from school for
ten or more consecutive days due to a long term illness or injury. Parent application and
physician certification of this need are required.
Documentation for excused absences: Any student absence requires a parent note of
explanation for documentation. Additional documentation may include physician or hospital
statements, court subpoenas or other orders of government agencies, and funeral notices or
obituaries. School officials may require students to present appropriate medical
documentation upon return to school for the purpose of validating that the absence is an
excused absence.
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Referral to school social worker: When school officials have exhausted all of their efforts
and deem a student to have excessive or unexplained absences, a referral to the school social
worker may be made. The social worker, using home visits and/or assistance from
community resources, will attempt to document and/or alleviate the problem with the student
and the family. When deemed necessary for the welfare of the child, the school social
worker, observing all due process rights of the parent and child and working in cooperation
with the procedural requirements of the court having jurisdiction, shall prepare the case for
juvenile or state court action. School personnel having direct knowledge of a pupil's truancy
may provide testimony in court hearings.
Possible penalties for truancy: Conference with student and/or parent, detention before or
after school or on Saturday, loss of parking permit, suspension from school, loss of an
instructional permit or driver's license or ineligibility or delay in applying for the permit or
license, referral to the school counselor or social worker, possible charges filed in juvenile
court if student is under sixteen (16) years of age, possible charges against parent in state
court or withdrawal from school if student is sixteen (16) years of age or older. Court
penalties may include fines, community service, mandated counseling or mental health
treatment, or probation or incarceration.
TEENAGE AND ADULT DRIVER RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TADRA)
A student's instructional permit or driver's license may be denied, suspended or revoked under
the following conditions:
A. Has dropped out of school without graduating and has remained out of school for ten
(10) consecutive school days;
B. Has more than ten (10) school days of unexcused absences in any semester or
combination of two consecutive school quarters;
C. Has been suspended from school for:
1. Threatening, striking or causing bodily harm to a teacher or other school personnel;
2. Possession or sale of drugs or alcohol on school property;
3. Possession or use of a weapon on school property;
4. Any sexual offense prohibited under Chapter 6 of Title 16; or
5. Causing substantial physical or visible bodily harm to or seriously disfiguring
another person, including another student. OCGA 40-5-22 (a.1)
EARLY DISMISSAL
Early dismissal is strongly discouraged except when absolutely necessary. A student who wishes
to be released from school early is to bring a note from a parent/guardian which must include a
daytime telephone number of the parent/guardian. The note is to be taken to the Attendance
Office the day before the requested early dismissal. The authenticity of the note will be verified
before the student is released early. Students must sign out in the Attendance Office. After
receiving a dismissal pass, students are to leave campus immediately.
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MISSED WORK DUE TO ABSENCE
Students are responsible for any work missed due to absences from school. Teachers will permit
students to make-up work missed due to excused absences for any of the following reasons:
participation in school sponsored activities, personal illness, medical requirements, death of a
family member, hazardous conditions, observance of religious holiday, and orders of
governmental agencies.
MISSED TESTS & FINAL EXAMINATIONS
The teacher will automatically give a zero on any homework, test or final course examination
that a student misses for any reason and will average that score into the student’s grade for the
nine weeks and/or semester.
The teacher will permit the student to complete the homework, test or examination within five
school days after the student returns to school, provided the absence is approved for make-up
work. If it is the fourth marking period, the teacher will permit the student to complete the
homework, test, or examination by the end of the teacher’s post-planning days, provided the
absence is approved for make-up work.
After a student completes a make-up homework assignment, test or final examination, the
teacher will initiate a grade change authorization. Upon administrative approval of the grade
change, the School Information Specialist will update the student’s report card and transcript.
RE-TEST POLICY
All students will be given an opportunity to make up a test (exam) if a passing score is not
obtained on the initial administration of the assessment.
Guidelines and Requirements:
The student must retest within a five (5) school day period after the test is returned to
the student.
The highest possible grade earned on a retest will be seventy (70) percent.
Retesting request must be initiated by the student and will be scheduled after school,
before school, or during lunch.
Any student caught cheating on a test will not be eligible to retest and will receive
disciplinary action.
The student is strongly urged to study or attend tutorial before retesting.
Mid-term Exams and Final Exams do not fall under the re-test policy.
Saturday School: Students identified as needing additional assistance with class work may
be assigned Saturday School. Woodville Tompkins Technical & Career Institute is
committed to providing the resources necessary for academic success.
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TARDY POLICY/PUNCTUALITY
Students must be on time for school and all classes.
WT Morning Schedule
Morning Schools: All Schools
Travel to WT 7:45-8:15
Block 1 8:15-9:40 85 min.
Block 2 9:45-10:35 50 min.
Travel back to home school 10:40-11:05 Back for block 3
Note: Students must eat breakfast at their home school before boarding the bus to WT
WT Morning Schedule
WT Afternoon Schedule
Afternoon Schools: All Schools
Travel to WT 11:05-11:30
Lunch at WT 11:30-11:50
Block 3 11:55-1:20 85 min.
Block 4 1:25-2:15 50 min.
Travel back to home school 2:20-2:50 Back for bus ride home
**Groves students will leave at 2:35 every day.
HALL PASSES
Students are to remain in class during the entire instructional period. If an emergency arises, hall
passes may be obtained from the teacher at his or her discretion. Students are not to be in the
halls at any time without a hall pass.
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V. CAREER TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
We highly encourage all students to become a member of a Student Organization to support your
chosen Career Pathway. Below is a list of organizations available at Woodville Tomkins:
Family,is specificallyCommunityprovide activities for students to
DECA Career and designed to Leaders of America (FCCLA)
is a national student organization that helps young men and women
learn marketing, management, and entrepreneurial skills that will
become them to and address important field of marketing. In and
prepare leaders pursue a career in the personal, family, work,
social issues. FCCLA members develop skills for life including
conjunction with the Marketing coursework, DECA further
character occupational skills needed for careers in marketing,
develops development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal
communication, and career preparation.
management, and entrepreneurship.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a student
organization for all high school students participating in business
programs. Participation in FBLA activities promotes civic and
personal responsibility; helps students develop business leadership
skills and establish career goals; and prepares them for useful
citizenship and productive careers.
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is a national
student organization endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education
and the Health Science Technology Education Division of ACTE.
HOSA’s two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the
healthcare industry and to enhance the delivery of quality
healthcare to all people. HOSA provides knowledge, skill, and
leadership development for students.
SkillsUSA-VICA members participate in local, state, and national
activities provided through trade and industrial, technical, and
health occupations courses and programs. The organization
provides many opportunities for leadership development and skills
training.
Technology Student Association (TSA) is committed to providing
students with opportunities to excel and advance as part of their
instruction in technology education. Georgia TSA promotes
technology education as a means of preparing students for a
dynamic world, inviting them to become critical thinkers, problem
solvers, and technologically literate leaders.
Note to Parents: Please review this listing of school sponsored student organizations. You must
provide the school written notice if you do not approve for your child to join or participate. The
“Opt-Out” permission form is included within the SCCPSS Code of Conduct booklet.
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VI. BEHAVIOR AND DISCIPLINARY CODE/COMPLIANCE
Woodville Tompkins Technical & Career Institute will strive for full compliance using positive
reinforcement. Disciplinary action will only be used when all positive measures have been
exhausted.
School attendance is a right guaranteed to students as citizens. The right will not be denied
without due process. All students are expected to conduct themselves in a proper and lawful
manner. The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System’s Student Parent Handbook for
Success is distributed to all students at the beginning of the year in order for students and
parents/guardians to familiarize themselves with these behavior expectations. All students are ex-
pected to abide by the Code of Student Conduct Board of Education discipline policies, and
Woodville Tompkins Technical & Career Institute policies. Students will be held personally
accountable for their behavior at all times when they are on any property of the Board of
Education, attending school-sponsored events or activities (field trips), or riding as a passenger
on a vehicle operated by the Board of Education. Students who exhibit behavior problems will be
withdrawn from Woodville Tompkins Technical & Career Institute and returned to their home
school.
SMOKING
Smoking is a serious health hazard and is not allowed on school board property. Students
smoking on campus or in possession of tobacco products or cigarette lighters will be suspended.
STUDENT-TO-STUDENT SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND BULLYING
All charges of sexual misconduct and/or harassment will be investigated, documented, and filed
in the student's discipline folder. If additional action is needed, the charge will be referred to
Campus Police for appropriate action and also copied to the appropriate Central Office
Administrator.
Harassment shall include but not be limited to the following:
1. Unwelcomed sexual advances
2. Request for sexual favors
3. Request for unsolicited physical contact
4. Verbal conduct of a sexual nature that creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive
environment
5. Writing sexually explicit notes or graffiti about another student
6. Obtaining or attempting to obtain property or sexual favors through the use of force,
menace or fear
7. Acts initiated by a student against the chastity, common decency, and morals of another
accompanied by threats, fears or danger
8. Intentionally or knowingly causing physical contact with another in an offensive or
provocative manner
9. Intentionally or knowingly threatening another with imminent physical or psychological injury
10. Inappropriate touching, rubbing or grabbing of others
11. As defined pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
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"Bullying" means any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury on another person accompanied
by an apparent present ability to do so, or any intentional display of force such as that would give
the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm. All charges of bullying will be
investigated, documented, and placed in the student's discipline file.
First offense: If the Center Leader determines that a student has committed the offense of
bullying, the Center Leader will assign the appropriate Level II consequence(s), hold a
conference with the parent explaining the offense, review Board Policy JD Rule 6, and
explain the consequence(s) related to the bullying in the Student Code of Conduct. This
conference will be documented and a copy placed in the student's permanent file.
Second offense: If the Center Leader determines that a student has committed a second
offense of Bullying, the Center Leader will assign the appropriate Level II and/or Level III
consequences and implement the Student Support Process (Student Code of Conduct
Procedure 8). The Center Leader will notify the parent in writing that a third offense of
bullying will result in a request being made for long-term suspension from regular school and
placement in an alternative program.
Third offense: Upon finding that a student has committed the offense of bullying for the third
time in a school year, the Center Leader shall make a request to the Administrator of the
Student Hearing Office for the long-term suspension of the student to an alternative setting
(O.C.G.A. 20-2-751.4). Documentation of the Student Support Process with a copy of the
behavior correction plan and data showing efforts to modify the bullying behavior must be
included with the disciplinary request and placed in the student's permanent file.
PROPERTY SEARCHES
Under the Safe School Climate/Zero Tolerance Policy in the Savannah-Chatham County Public
Schools, site administrators may conduct searches of school property such as lockers, desks, and
other property assigned to students. Students and their personal possessions may be searched if
site administrators have reasonable grounds to believe that students have in their possession any
items or materials that are forbidden by School Board policy and/or procedure, school rules and
regulations, or state or federal laws. Additionally, site administrators may conduct searches for
any items or materials which may pose a danger to either students or other school personnel or
which may be used to cause disruption of any educational process. Searches include periodic
school-wide searches conducted in agreement with local law enforcement agencies.
RANDOM ADMINISTRATIVE INSPECTIONS
As part of an initiative to enhance the overall safety of our schools, the Superintendent has
mandated the development of a random inspection procedure which will be conducted three
times per week and will be conducted using each site’s staff members with no outside resources.
Inspections will be conducted by personnel trained in the safe use of a magnetometer and safe
methods of handling and storing items located during an inspection. A minimum of two staff
members will be trained to minimize the impact on the site’s educational mission, keeping staff
members in their usual assignments and duties as much as possible.
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Searches can be conducted on individual persons, possessions, lockers, or vehicles parked on
school grounds. Searches are conducted for safety or health reasons. In addition, searches are
conducted when the staff has reasonable cause to believe that a student has committed a violation
of the disciplinary policy or the criminal statutes, or the student has in his/her possession or in
his/her personal belongings, including his/her vehicle, evidence that the student has committed a
violation of the disciplinary policy or criminal statutes. Periodic searches during the school year
may be conducted by school administration and/or state or local police, including the use of the
police canine corps trained to sniff out drugs and/or alcohol.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
No student shall possess a cell phone, pocket pager or other electronic communication device.
Possession includes the presence of devices in bags, lockers, and clothing.
SELLING ITEMS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY
Students are not to sell any items, consumable or non-consumable, while on school property
without approval from the Center Leader and a faculty advisor. Only school-sponsored
organizations may conduct fund raising activities on campus.
UNIFORM-DRESS CODE POLICY
The School District requires all students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 to wear a school
uniform as identified by the school which they attend or will attend.
All Woodville Tompkins Technical & Career Education students must arrive at WTTCI in
compliance with the following SCCPSS Uniform-Dress Code Policy. You will be provided
a uniform when you come to school out of uniform. After the 3rd incident you will be
assigned Saturday School.
All schools will have khaki pants/bottoms and white tops. Plaid skirts and jumpers may be worn.
Solid navy, black, khaki or plaid shorts, skirts, skorts, jumpers, capri pants or pants/slacks (no knit
pants, leggings, jogging or cargo pants; no zippers or pockets on pant legs). Pants/slacks must be
belted and made of standard uniform material (cotton and/or twill). Pants/slacks must be of
appropriate size, be worn at the natural waist, and not drag the floor. No denim jeans, skirts, etc.
Shorts, skirts, skorts and jumpers must be no shorter than three inches above the knee. Pants/slacks,
skirts, skorts, shorts and jumpers must have a finished hem.
Tops must be solid white and other solid color(s) as selected by each school. Tops may be polo-
style shirts, collared blouses or turtlenecks. Shirts may have the school insignia, if one is available,
but no other ornamentation is permitted. All shirts must be tucked. Tops must not expose any of the
midriff or lower back. Fishnet tops, halter tops, tube tops, strapless tops, tank tops, spaghetti straps
and other forms of transparent or revealing clothing are prohibited and should not be visible at any
time.
All shoes must be enclosed and fastened/tied properly.
Only tights, hose or socks may be worn. Tights and socks must be solid navy, black or white with
no design. Hose without design may be worn.
Solid colored sweaters, vests or sweatshirts may be worn over uniform shirts. Hooded sweatshirts
are not allowed at any time.
No hats, caps, or sunglasses may be worn in the building.
Coats and jackets must be worn open while in the building.
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Extreme hair color/style that causes a disruption, or interferes with the learning environment will
not be allowed.
Body piercing that causes a disruption, or interferes with the learning environment will not be
allowed.
Belts must be worn if pants, skirts, skorts or shorts have belt loops. Belts must be solid navy, black
or brown and worn inside the belt loops. Belt buckles must not be oversized, computerized, or have
any writing that is considered offensive.
No oversized/baggy garments.
No oversized jewelry and/or accessories with inappropriate emblems and/or writing may be worn.
Only white T-shirts may be worn under uniform shirts.
Undergarments must not be visible.
School ID badges must be worn and visibly displayed while on campus and while attending all
school-sponsored field trips (grades 6 through 12).
Handbags, purses, pocketbooks, and similar items must be no larger than 8.5 X 11 inches (size of a
regular sheet of paper), 3 to 4 inches thick, and must not be large enough to contain a regular sized
textbook.
All book bags, tote bags, backpacks, athletic bags, and all other similar items must have the
contents clearly visible (see-through clear plastic or mesh). Any bag needed for after school events,
which is not mesh or clear plastic, must be checked in at the beginning of the day and left with the
student's teacher or with the student's coach during the school day.
Acceptable dress for non-uniform days will be consistent with the dress code.
1. School ID badges must be worn and visibly displayed while on campus and while
attending all school sponsored field trips (grades 6 through 12).
2. Body piercing that causes a disruption or interferes with the learning environment will
not be allowed.
3. Tops must not expose any of the midriff or lower back. Fishnet tops, halter tops, tube
tops, strapless tops, tank tops, spaghetti straps and other forms of transparent or
revealing clothing are prohibited and should not be visible at any time.
4. Pants must be of appropriate size, be worn at the natural waist, and not drag the floor.
Belts, if worn, must be buckled.
5. Shorts, skirts, jumpers and dresses must have a finished hem and extend to the length
of the tip of the longest extended finger when student is standing upright with hands
by his/her side.
6. Undergarments must not be visible.
7. All book bags, tote bags, backpacks, athletic bags, and all other similar items must
have the contents clearly visible (see through clear plastic or mesh). Any bag needed
for after school events, which is not mesh or clear plastic, must be checked in at the
beginning of the day and left with the student's teacher or with the student's coach
during the school day.
8. Non-uniform days are not to exceed 12 days in the school year. This includes "Spirit
Week." The Center Leader will have final approval of attire during non-uniform days.
9. On game days, athletes may wear school-colored blazers with ties, game jerseys with
uniform pants or other school-provided athletic wear with appropriate socks and shoes.
10. On game days, cheerleaders or other auxiliary groups may wear their uniforms with
coordinating pants of the appropriate length and appropriate socks and shoes.
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PROCEDURES FOR EXEMPTION
Parents or guardians may request an exemption from a mandatory school uniform program
for medical, religious, or other justifiable reasons. A request for an exemption must be
made within 10 operational days of the beginning of the school year. (Note: The term
"operational days" is defined as days that schools are in session.) Medical exemption
requests must be signed by a medical doctor.
1. A written request for an exemption must be submitted to the school Center Leader
using the Application for Exemption Form that can be obtained from the school. The
request must be completed truthfully and correctly and signed by a physician if the
request is for medical reasons.
2. The school Center Leader or his/her designee must meet with the parents or guardians
within five (5) operational days. The Center Leader will discuss the school uniform
policy and verify the accuracy of the information on the Exemption Form.
3. The parents or guardians will be notified in writing of the outcome of the conference
within three operational days. The Center Leader will note the finding to grant or deny
the request on the application, sign off on the application, and forward a copy to the
superintendent or his/her designee.
4. The superintendent or his/her designee will affirm or deny the Center Leader's
decision. If the parent or guardian does not agree with the decision, they have a right
to appeal to the Board within five (5) operational days.
5. Exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
No student will be considered non compliant for the following reasons:
1. An exemption has been established or is being appealed.
2. The Center Leader has established "non-uniform" day.
3. A student is on campus outside of normal school hours.
4. A student wears a button, armband, or other accouterment to exercise a constitutionally-
protected right to freedom of expression. Buttons, armbands or other accouterment that
signifies or is related to gangs, gang membership, or gang activity, or is disruptive to
school safety and discipline, are prohibited.
5. A student wears the uniform of a nationally-recognized youth organization such as the Boy
Scouts or the Girl Scouts on regular meeting days.
Home School Colors
School Tops Bottoms
Woodville Tompkins white or home school colors khaki or home school colors
Windsor Forest High School white, forest green khaki, plaid
Savannah High School white khaki
Beach High School white, royal blue khaki, navy, plaid
Groves High School white, black khaki, black, plaid
Jenkins High School white, red khaki, black
Johnson High School white, orange khaki, black
Islands High School White, teal khaki, black
BOOKBAGS, BACKPACKS, GYM BAGS, ETC.
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The Uniform-Dress Code Policy of SCCPSS requires all book bags, backpacks, athletic bags,
and other similar items used by students while on any Board of Education property, attending
school-sponsored events or activities, riding on Board-operated vehicles, or within a safety zone
must be made of a material or design that allows the contents to be clearly visible; either see-
through mesh or clear plastic. The mesh fabric must have an opening wide enough that items
inside the bag are clearly identifiable. Handbags, purses, pocketbooks, and similar items must be
no larger than 8.5 x 11 inches, three or four inches deep, and must not be large enough to contain
a standard textbook. Purses do not have to be transparent or made of mesh if they are within
these size limitations. Book bags, backpacks, gym bags, etc. are not allowed on campus the last
week of the school year. Failure to follow this rule is a dress code violation.
VII. EVALUATION OF STUDENTS
Georgia High School Graduation Test – All students will be tested at their home school.
Students entering Ninth Grade must complete and pass the Georgia High School Graduation
Test. Students will be evaluated beginning in Grade 11 in the areas of English/Language Arts,
Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Writing. Students must pass the required sections of
the Graduation Test before receiving a high school diploma. Only students who have passed all
portions of the GHSGT will participate in the spring graduation ceremony.
End of Course Tests - Students will be tested at their home school unless they are taking
the course with Georgia Virtual School. EOCT’s are required to assess instruction and student
achievement in the areas of 9th Grade Literature and Composition; American Literature and
Composition; Math I (Algebra/Geometry/Statistics); Mathematics II (Geometry/Algebra
II/Statistics); Physical Science; Biology; U.S. History, and Economics. Scores are reported as a
grade conversion score ranging from 0 – 100, which will be factored in as 15% of a student’s
final course grade.
End of Course Tests consist of two sections; each section is administered on a separate day of
testing. Each section consists of 40 to 45 multiple-choice questions featuring four choices from
which the BEST answer should be selected. Students may have up to 60 minutes to complete
each section of the test.
College Entrance Exams – All students will be tested at their home school. The
PSAT/NMSQT is offered each October for college-bound students in grades 9-12. SAT-I:
Reasoning, SAT-Subject tests and American College Tests (ACT) applications are available in
the Guidance Office. All students planning to attend college should take these tests. SAT study
programs are available on computers in the labs.
ASSET/COMPASS
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Woodville Tompkins’ junior and seniors will take the COMPASS if they are enrolled in a class
that offers dual enrollment. The ASSET/COMPASS program is a series of short placement tests
developed by ACT that lets students work together with the school to help them succeed in an
educational program. All students that successfully pass the ASSET/COMPASS are eligible for
Dual Enrollment courses. If the COMPASS is not passed, the students’ schedule will be changed to an
alternative course.
SAT I, SAT II, ACT
College-bound juniors are urged to take the SAT or ACT in their junior year. A junior may take
the test more than once, but one administration prior to the senior year is recommended. College-
bound seniors must take the SAT or ACT. Check with the counselor for the requirements of
various colleges and universities.
The SAT II is another name for the Achievement Tests. Some colleges require that you take two
or three achievement tests. You must check the college admission requirements for the colleges
you are interested in attending. Many colleges accept either the ACT or SAT as part of the
admission process. Check with the Guidance Office for applications to sign up for the tests.
End of Pathway Assessment
State CTAE Program Specialists, along with their respective advisory councils, and other
program area subject matter experts, have worked to identify over 60 credentialing opportunities
for students who successfully complete the three or four designated courses in their pathway.
Once students complete their pathway, they will have an opportunity to sit for the test in their
area which will measure key components under:
National industry certifications,
National occupational assessments, and
State licensures and state developed assessments
GRADING PROCEDURES
The course grades achieved by students are determined as follows:
Weighted % of Achieved Grade: Assessment Criteria/Type:
In-class assignments, homework assignments, group
40%
participation (including make-up and extra credit work).
Oral tests, performance skills attainment, teacher-made
60% content tests, nine weeks exam, semester exam, research
papers, and research projects.
The following grading scale will be used to rate student achievement in school subjects:
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A 90-100%
B 80-89%
C 70-79%
Failing Below 70%
Note: The first marking period grade and second marking period grade are averaged together for the
first semester grade. The third marking period grade and fourth marking period grade are averaged
together for second semester grade. A semester grade determines pass/failure of a course. The
maximum semester grade recorded for students with more than five (5) absences is 69%.
REPEATING A COURSE
A student who repeats a course previously failed will have the grade for the second course placed
on their transcript along with the failed course.
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Dual enrollment is an arrangement between the public schools and a regionally accredited post-
secondary public or private institution wherein a student enrolls in post-secondary classes and
earns Carnegie units of credit that count toward high school graduation requirements and post-
secondary credit hours. Contact the Counselor for eligibility requirements.
The student is removed from a class/program for failing to meet the class/program
requirements/guidelines.
Schedule changes will not be made for frivolous reasons such as the desire to be placed in
a certain teacher’s classroom.
VIII. MEDICAL TREATMENT
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ILLNESS DURING SCHOOL
In the event a student becomes ill during the school day, students will obtain a pass from their
subject teacher and will report directly to the School Nurse. The School Nurse, in cooperation
with the parent/guardian, will determine if early release is necessary. Students with more serious
medical emergencies will receive an emergency response as outlined within the school
emergency response guidelines as set forth by the Board of Education.
IMMUNIZATIONS & EED CERTIFICATES
All students enrolled at Woodville Tompkins Technical & Career Institute must have a Georgia
Certificate of Adequate Immunization and EED Certificate on file in the home school Guidance
Office. These forms may be secured from a student’s personal doctor or the Chatham County
Health Department.
MEDICATION
Any student bringing medication to school must report to the School Nurse. Medication
prescribed by a licensed physician must be in the original container and list the name of the
patient, prescribing physician and the name of the pharmacy filling the prescription. The School
Nurse will dispense medication after securing parental permission. Other drugs are prohibited on
school campus. Only the School Nurse can dispense medications to students.
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IX. SAFETY
All students are responsible for following general safety practices during the school day, whether
they are in lab or in the classroom. Students who violate safety procedures in any class or lab
area will be assigned by the classroom/or lab instructor a safety procedure unit to complete as
part of the class or lab grade where the infraction took place. State Law requires that all
students working in a lab or labs wear approved occupational safety glasses. Safety glasses
will be issued to students in required programs. If your child wears glasses, a signed
statement from his/her eye doctor confirming the occupational safety of your child's glasses is
required. Goggles must be worn by students who wear other than approved safety lenses. This
should be on file with the school nurse.
X. SCHEDULING AND RECORDS
ADDRESS AND/OR TELEPHONE CHANGES
Students/Parents will complete an up-to-date emergency information contact form at the back of
this handbook for Woodville Tompkins Technical and Career Institute and turn in the form to the
Information Specialist.
SCHEDULE CHANGES
Schedule changes are made within the first 10 days of a semester for the following reasons only:
1. The student has taken and passed the class in which he or she has been scheduled.
2. The student does not have the required prerequisite class(s) for the class in which he or
she has been scheduled.
3. The student has failed a course taught by the teacher to which he or she has been
assigned. In this case, a schedule change request may be honored if another teacher/class
can be scheduled which meets the requirements of the student’s course of study.
XI. SCHOOL SERVICES
NCLB – Parents Right To Know
In compliance with the requirements of the No Child Left Behind statute, parents may request
information about the professional qualifications of their child’s teacher(s). The following
information may be requested:
1. Whether the teacher has met the Georgia Professional Standards Commission requirements for
certification for the grade level and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction;
2. Whether the teacher is teaching under an emergency or other provisional status through which
Georgia qualifications or certification criteria have been waived;
3. The college major and any graduate certification or degree held by the teacher;
4. Whether the student is provided services by paraprofessionals, and if so, their qualifications.
To request information concerning the qualifications of your child’s teacher(s), please contact
the Center Leader.
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GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
Students or parents who wish to express a grievance should first consult with their child’s
teacher. If the issue is not resolved with the teacher, the following persons should be the next
points of contact: school counselor and/or Center Leader. At Woodville Tompkins Technical and
Career Institute, we strive to address any concerns from parents as quickly and effectively as
possible. We encourage parents and guardians to remain in close contact with the teachers and
the school staff.
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education does not discriminate in educational
programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability. For
further information or to file a complaint, contact:
Section 504 Coordinator IDEA Coordinator Title IX Coordinator
208 Bull Street 208 Bull Street 208 Bull Street
Savannah, GA 31401 Savannah, GA 31401 Savannah, GA 31401
(912)395-5877 (912) 395-5877 (912) 395-5582
ASBESTOS NOTICE
The 1986 Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requires annual notification of
any asbestos-containing building materials (ACM) within the school system. Under certain
conditions, asbestos fibers could cause a health problem. Therefore, in order to minimize any
hazard, an Asbestos Management Plan has been developed for each school. Each facility has an
Asbestos Management Plan available, which identifies the location of ACM in the facility,
available for public viewing during regular hours of operation.
LUNCH
The school cafeteria offers well-balanced, nutritional meals at a reasonable cost. Students who
choose to bring lunch from home may do so. During lunch periods, students must eat lunch in
the cafeteria or other eating area designated by the Center Leader. All other areas of campus are
restricted areas for students during their lunch period. Annex students will have access to
Groves High School cafeteria.
Students arriving on campus late or returning from appointments are not to bring restaurant food
and/or beverages into the cafeteria or on campus. Students are not allowed to have food delivered
to them at any time during school. Students may not leave campus for lunch.
TELEPHONES
Students may not use the office phones for personal calls except in an emergency and with the
center leader's approval. Calls are to be limited to two minutes. Students will not be dismissed
from class to use the telephone. Only emergency messages will be forwarded to students.
Students will not be called to the office phone during instructional time unless the parent calls
with a stated emergency. Absolutely no cell phones are allowed on campus during regular
school hours.
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XII. TRANSPORTATION
WT Morning Schedule
Morning Schools: ALL
Travel to WT 7:45-8:15
Block 1 8:15-9:40 85 min.
Block 2 9:45-10:35 50 min.
Travel back to home school 10:40-11:05 Back for block 3
Note: Students must eat breakfast at their home school before boarding the bus to WT
WT Morning Schedule
WT Afternoon Schedule
Afternoon Schools: ALL
Travel to WT 11:05-11:30
Lunch at WT 11:30-11:50
Block 3 11:55-1:20 85 min.
Block 4 1:25-2:15 50 min.
Travel back to home school 2:20-2:50 Back for bus ride home
BUS STUDENTS
Bus students may only ride the bus they are assigned to, and they are expected to behave
appropriately at all times. Missing the bus is not considered an excuse for tardiness or absence.
Bus students will board and exit their assigned bus at the bus ramp. School bus transportation is a
privilege that may be withdrawn for inappropriate behavior.
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DRIVING PRIVILEGES/STUDENT PARKING PERMITS
Students must provide a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, proof of insurance and a
$5.00 fee to the Campus Resource Officer or Center Leader to obtain a Woodville Tompkins
parking permit. Students who drive must arrive and depart on the schedule shown below:
Morning Arrival 8:05 - 8:15 a.m. Morning Departure 10:40 a.m.
Afternoon Arrival 11:30 Afternoon Departure 2:20 p.m.
Careless/reckless driving or using your vehicle to violate school rules
will result in the immediate revocation of driving privileges
STUDENT DROP-OFF & PICKUP
Students may be dropped off for school or picked up on dismissal at the front of the school only.
The bus ramp is for unloading and for loading of school busses only. Please adhere to this
procedure for safety reasons.
Students are not allowed to leave campus without authorization. Only students who have signed
out through the Attendance Office are authorized to leave campus. Students returning to the
school must sign in through the Attendance Office.
FIELD TRIPS
All students are expected to abide by all Woodville Tompkins rules and guidelines as listed in
the handbook. Disregard and abuse of any field trip rules will result in appropriate disciplinary
action and the termination of future field trip privileges departing from the Woodville Tompkins
Technical & Career Institute.
Students will be respectful at all times to all school staff, chaperoning adults, and fellow students as
well as all staff/persons at the field trip site.
Any student not meeting Uniform Policy Standards described in this handbook will not go on the
field trip.
Students will arrive at sessions or activities promptly and will actively participate.
Students should not bring valuable or excessive amounts of money with them.
All electronic devices and cell phones are prohibited.
Use of tobacco, alcohol and drugs is prohibited.
Students are expected to be punctual and ready to depart at the assigned departure point and time.
Students are responsible to their assigned chaperone and will maintain check-in times with their
chaperone.
XIII. VISITORS
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Visitors must check in at the Main Office. If approved by the administration, authorized visitors
will be issued a visitor’s pass. Students who are not enrolled at Woodville Tompkins Technical
& Career Institute are not to be on campus at any time for any reason. Woodville Tompkins
Technical & Career Institute students are not permitted to bring friends or guests to school with
them. Visitors on campus are not admitted during the lunch block.
TRESPASSING
All visitors must report to the main office. Students on campus who were not in their first class
and who did not sign in through the Attendance Office, students who sign out but do not sign in
upon return to campus, and students who leave campus for early release programs and who
return to campus without signing in are trespassing. Appearance on campus while suspended is
trespassing. Anyone on campus who is not an authorized visitor is trespassing. Any person on
campus after the conclusion of the instructional day and school sponsored activities is
trespassing. Appropriate disciplinary and/or legal action will be taken for trespassing. The school
day ends at 2:50 p.m. at Woodville Tompkins, and all students must leave the campus
immediately unless they are part of a supervised, school-sponsored activity.
XIV. MEDIA CENTER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS
MEDIA CENTER ORIENTATION
All students must participate in a media center orientation before checking out books.
Orientations will be scheduled by the media specialist with the classroom teachers at the
beginning of the school year.
STUDENT VISITS
The Media Center operates on the "open policy" concept. Resources in the Media Center are
available to all teachers, staff, and students throughout the entire school day.
Students may be sent to the Media Center to work independently or in small groups. Students
must bring a signed library permit that lists each student's name and the time that they were
excused from the classroom. The students should arrive with a specific assignment or purpose
for their visit. They should bring all materials needed to work on class assignments.
STUDENT PRIVILEGES
Students are expected to follow the student code of conduct and exhibit appropriate behavior
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while in the Media Center. Individuals who disturb other users, refuse to follow instructions, or
display other unacceptable behavior will be sent back to class. The media specialist will follow
up with the classroom teacher on all incidents of student misbehavior.
Students may check out two books at a time for a period of two weeks. A date due card will be
placed in the book pocket to advise the students when the material is to be returned. Because the
card is vital to inventory control, the loss of the card will result in a $2.00 fine. Any book that is
overdue will accumulate a fine of $.05 per school day per book. Students will not be allowed to
check out additional books until overdue books are returned and all fines are paid. Students are
encouraged to return books as soon as they are finished with them.
Students will be charged the actual cost of the book for materials that are lost or not returned. If
a student does not pay for a lost book before the end of the school year, the student's name will
be submitted to the office, and that student's report card will not be issued until his/her record is
cleared. Seniors must clear all fines and payments to the Media Center in order to be cleared to
graduate.
Students may print all school-related work, including information from the Internet, at no charge.
Individual students will not be allowed to print if they abuse this privilege. “Excessive” printing
will be determined by the media specialist.
STUDENT REQUESTS
Students are encouraged to make suggestions for purchases. Students may request individual
titles to be considered for purchase or subject areas that need additional materials. Please see the
media specialist to make requests.
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APPENDIX
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STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET
This form must be completed with in five (5) days and returned to the Information Specialist.
STUDENT NAME:___________________________________________________________GENDER: M F
HOME SCHOOL: ______________________________________DATE OF BIRTH:_____/_______/19______
GRADE: 10 11 12 STUDENT NUMBER_____________________________________________________
CAREER PATHWAY:________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:_____________________________________________CITY_________________ZIP____________
PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME(S):_______________________________________________________________
PARENT’S EMAIL ADDRESS:
(1)____________________________________________________(2)___________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN:
HOME PHONE NUMBER: ( ) _______-________________
WORK PHONE NUMBER: ( ) _______-________________
CELL PHONE NUMBER: ( ) _______-________________
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME: _____________________________________________________________
(If different from above)
EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: ( ) _______-_______________
(If different from above)
Do you have any confidential medical conditions or restrictions that you would like Woodville
Tompkins to be made aware of? Y N
If so, please list or describe: _____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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HANDBOOK RECEIPT
2010-2011
Please sign below indicating that you have received the Student Handbook and return this page
with all signatures completed to your Woodville Tompkins teacher within five (5) school days.
Permission/Authorizations
Media/School Work Release
I have received and read the district’s media release and school work display policies.
I give permission to photograph, videotape, or audio record my child and for local news media to photograph and/or interview my child. I
also give permission to display my child’s school work and photographs including class pictures and T-shirts.
Please do not publish my child’s photograph or school work on the school district’s web site, individual school web site or any other world
wide web page for which the photo may be requested.
I do not grant permission for my child’s photograph or school work to be used for ANY school district publication, news media usage or
world wide web, or for the news media to photograph and/or interview my child.
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature
I understand that a student admitted under false information is illegally enrolled and will be dismissed or reassigned from the Savannah-Chatham
County School System upon discovery. Further, I understand that a person who knowingly and willingly. makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent
statement or representation; or makes or uses any false writing or document, knowing the same to contain any false, fictitious, or fraudulent
statement of entry, in any matter. shall upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or by imprisonment for not less
than one nor more than five years, or both (O.C.G.A. 16-10-20). False information may result in loss of a student’s athletic eligibility for one
calendar year. I further understand that it is my responsibility as the Parent/Legal Guardian to immediately inform the school district of any
changes in information provided.
____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date
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HONOR CODE
2010-2011
The purpose of the Honor Code is to create an environment of academic integrity. The Honor Code
recognizes the importance of honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility within the school building.
The Honor Code places responsibility for academic honesty on the student.
Each student will sign the Honor Code Pledge at the beginning of each school year and will return the
signed document to his/her advisor. Violations of the Honor Code are acts of academic dishonesty and
include but are not limited to: plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, aiding academic dishonesty, lying,
bribery and/or threats related to academic matters, or attempts to do any of the aforementioned
violations.
Violations will be handled as disciplinary matters and will be handled by the Center Leader and/or her
designee. Consequences will include any of the following, depending on the circumstances of the
incident: no credit/zero on assignments, suspension, expulsion, removal from Woodville Tompkins
Technical and Career Institute.
Honor Code Definitions:
Plagiarism: portrayal of someone else’s work or ideas as your own.
Cheating: using unauthorized notes or study aids, allowing another person to do your work,
submitting the same or similar papers in a course without permission of the teacher.
Fabrication: falsification or creation of data, research or resources, altering a graded work
without permission of the teacher.
Aiding Academic Dishonesty: intentionally facilitating any act of academic dishonesty or failing
to report an observed violation of the Honor Code.
Lying: deliberately deceiving a teacher, in written or verbal form, regarding an academic
submission.
Bribery: providing, offering or taking rewards in exchange for a grade, an assignment or the aid
of academic dishonesty.
Threat: an attempt to intimidate a student or teacher for the purpose of receiving an unearned
grade or in an effort to prevent the reporting of an Honor Code violation.
Honor Code Pledge:
On my honor, as a student at Woodville Tompkins Technical and Career Institute, I pledge to neither give
nor receive unauthorized assistance on any work assignment. I have read the Honor Code and understand
its purpose and consequences. I will adhere to the Honor Code in all my actions.
_____________________________________________________________ _________________
Student Signature Date
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IFBG-E (1), Internet Acceptable Use
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
Parental Request to Deny Access to Online Technology
Resources
You have the option to deny your child access to online technology resources. To deny access to
services, please complete this form, sign and date it, and return the form to your child’s school.
Student Name _______________________________________ Grade _______________
School _________________________________________________________________
______ I have read the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's Technology
Resources Acceptable Use Policy and hereby request that my child be denied access to online
technology resources. I am aware that my child will not have access to electronic resources that
are used to prepare him/her for the workforce or post-secondary education.
Note: This request to deny access to online technology resources does not include the
administration of online assessment and testing that is monitored by proctors, teachers
and/or testing coordinators.
Parent/Guardian Name (please print)_______________________________________
Parent Signature__________________________________ Date ________________
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