Student Handbook

Overview of Floyd County Education Center

 

The Floyd County Education Center (FCEC) is an educational environment for students whose behavior precludes continued attendance in the regular school program.  The instructional program is based upon normal course content and behavior is carefully monitored.  An emphasis is placed on behavioral change.  The FCEC serves students in grades 6-12.

 

The Floyd County Education Center serves the Floyd County School System’s punitive alternative education program.  Two types of students are placed at FCEC.  One, they have been suspended from their home school for a violation of school policy.  Second, students are placed following a short or long-term placement in a juvenile detention facility for a criminal offense that may or may not have been school related.  Students are assigned for a minimum of one semester.

 

Being caught up in the fast pace of society, the students at the FCEC are struggling to survive.  Their perception of society is how to get by and still make it on a daily basis.  The students at the FCEC arrive beaten up by society through choices they make that is somewhat detrimental to their overall well-being.  Our goal is to take these beaten up students and guide their choices in the positive direction by helping others and become productive members in today’s world. 

 

Mission

Educators working together by challenging each student to go beyond all limits for all-around success academically and socially; to celebrate accomplishments and make a difference!

 

 

 

 

General Information

The staff looks forward to working with students to help them reach established goals this school year. Our goal is to make every effort possible to insure opportunities for academic and behavioral success. It is very important that the Handbook/Agenda/Planner from their Home School, along with this addendum be read carefully in order to understand the contents. Please ask any staff member for clarification if needed. Parents and students are required to sign a contract for the school year. This helps to insure that rules and regulations are understood by everyone involved, as well as the consequences, should the rules/regulations not be followed.

 

NOTE: Only students living within the Floyd County School District may attend the FCEC.

School Day:  Hours: The school day hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Arrival time: Students are to arrive at school no earlier than 15 minutes (7:45 a.m.) before class and are to report immediately to the area designated by the administrator.

Dismissal: Students are to leave the campus when class is over. Students are to be picked up within 30 minutes of dismissal. Students on campus after 30 minutes of dismissal will be transported by the Floyd County Police Department, according to the protocol established by the Floyd County Board of Education.

Transportation: Parents are responsible for their child’s transportation unless the student has permission to drive from the administrator. The parents may work out carpooling with other parents; however, the school is not responsible for finding transportation for students. If you are interested in carpooling, you may send a written statement to our office to share with other parents. The written statement needs to contain name, address and contact information.

Visitation:  Only students assigned to FCEC are allowed on campus. Visitors are not allowed.

Meal Program:  Breakfast and lunch will be served at the FCEC. The meals are prepared by Johnson Elementary School. Prices are the same as other Floyd County Schools. If possible, please pay weekly or monthly. Charges are not allowed.

Expectations:  In order to meet satisfactory requirements to return to the home school, students will be responsible for the following:

Attendance

Improve academic performance

Meet behavior expectations

Complete Service-Learning Project

School Conduct:  Students are expected to:

*  Be in class prepared and on time

*  Walk at all times

*  Keep their hands to themselves

*  Talk quietly and in normal voices

*  Treat others as you wish to be treated

*  Maintain respectful behavior to adults and peers

*  Remain in class or assigned area

Tardies: Students who are tardy to school will be penalized. If tardies become habitual, they will be handled on a disciplinary basis. See attendance policy. Drivers who are tardy will lose driving privileges.

Academic Progress:  Students who do not attempt to complete the required academic assignments and/or missed assignments will remain after school for 45 minutes (2:30-3:15) to complete missed work. Students and/or parents will be notified at least 24 hours prior to after-school academic assignment.

Phone Use:  Students are to use the phones only in an emergency situation. Transportation, appointments, and/or job-related issues need to be arranged prior to arrival at school.

FCEC Dress Code:  This dress code is in addition to the FCBOE Dress Code Policy:

*  Shirts may have logos, writings and/pictures as long as it promotes the school mission

*  Shorts are not permitted

*  Skirts and dresses must be within 1” of the knee

*  Pants and skirts cannot touch below the shoes

*  Sweat suits/sweat pants are not permitted

*  Shoes must be buckled or tied at all times and worn with socks

 

Restricted Personal Items

The following items are NOT allowed on FCEC campus:

*  Hats or any head covering

*  Sunglasses

*  Picks/combs/brushes, etc.

*  Cosmetics

*  Purses

*  Bandanas

*  Head/wrist bands

*  Book bags

*  Chains of any kind (necklaces permitted with proper clasp)

*  Visible tattoos (GA law forbids for students under age 18)

*  Anything deemed inappropriate by school officials

Restricted Physical Conditions

*  Body piercing, other than ears

*  The student’s hair should not distract from the learning process by appearance, statement, color or style. Hair should be neat and clean at all times. Hairstyles should not cover the student’s face or eyes. All hairstyles must be neat in appearance.

*  Eye contacts of color or design which are distracting to learning environment.

*  Body tattoos which are distracting to learning environment.

*  Facial/body glitter or any other facial painting.

· Anything deemed inappropriate by school officials.

Cubbies are provided in the hallway for student materials.  Students are to place their supplies in a cubby immediately upon entering the school. No items are to be brought into the cafeteria.

 

Cell phones and other electronic devices: Cell phones are not to be brought to the FCEC. If a student brings a phone it will be handled in the following manner: 1^st offense – parent may pick it up at earlier convenience; 2^nd offense – parent may pick up when student completes FCEC assignment.

 

Insurance

School insurance is available on an optional basis. See Mrs. Dawson for details.

Communication

If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at 236-1884 or

e-mail us at fcta@floydboe.net.

A withdrawal form from the previous school/placement attended is required before a student can enroll at the FCEC.