2015-2016 Calendar with Code of Conduct - Blackville

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2015-2016 Calendar with Code of Conduct - Blackville
2015
Blackville-Hilda Public Schools
Calendar
&
/
2016
Code of Conduct
Barnwell School District #19
High Expectations lead to
Academic Achievement in an atmosphere
Where failure is not an option,
Knowledge leads to excellence and
Success prevails
ACCREDITED | SACS
Barnwell School District #19
Blackville-Hilda Public Schools
Dr. Teresa L. Pope, District Superintendent
297 Pascallas Street * Blackville, South Carolina 29817
Telephone: 803-284-5605 * Fax: 803-284-4417
Website: http://www.barnwell19.k12.sc.us
Board of Trustees
Ms. Jameka Hagood, Chair
Mrs. Carroll Priester,Vice Chair
Mrs. Ethel T. Faust, Secretary
Ms. Karen Jowers
Ms. Sharon McClary
Board of Education Meetings
Second Monday of each month
At 7:00 P.M.
Blackville-Hilda District Office
Board Room
Abbreviations used in calendar
BHJH-Blackville-Hilda Junior High
BHHS-Blackville-Hilda High School
FEA-Future Educators of America
HSAP-High School Assessment Program
MES-Macedonia Elementary School
MAP-Measures of Academic Progress
PASS-Palmetto Assessment of State Standards
PD-Professional Development
PLUS-Parents and Leaders United for Success
PTSO-Parent Teacher Student Organization
RBC-Results-Based Conferencing
SAT-Scholastic Aptitude Test
SIC-School Improvement Council
Schools
Macedonia Elementary
Principal: Ms. Teresa Reid
P.O. Box 246
556 Jones Bridge Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5800 Voice
(803) 284-0959 Fax
[email protected]
Blackville-Hilda Junior High
Principal: Dr. Sterling Harris
P.O. Box 186
446 Country Club Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5900 Voice
(803) 284-0961 Fax
[email protected]
District Office
Dr. Teresa L. Pope, Superintendent
Ms. Margie Garvin, Administrative Assistant to the
Superintendent and Special Services
Ms. Yvonne Birt, Office Manager, Benefits Coordinator
Mr. David Corder, Director of Federal Programs
Ms. Leah Bias, Director of Special Services
Ms. Daphne Wood, Technology Director
Ms. Rebecca Grubbs, Finance Director
Ms. Trudy Lott, Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk
Mr. John Johnson, School Food Services Director
Ms. Teresa Zorn, School Food Services Secretary
Mr. LaTroy Gleaton, Bus Supervisor
Mr. Marvin Allen, Maintenance Supervisor
Blackville-Hilda High
Principal: Dr. Sterling Harris
P.O. Box 245
76 Atkins Circle
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5700 Voice
(803) 284-3766 Fax
[email protected]
284-5605
284-5606
[email protected]
[email protected]
284-5609
284-5608
284-5616
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
284-5677
284-5612
284-5611
284-5620
284-5620
300-0124
373-4585
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Mission Statement
Blackville-Hilda Public Schools is a district where…
High Expectations lead to
Academic Achievement in an atmosphere
Where failure is not an option,
Knowledge leads to excellence and
Success prevails.
Sun
5
July 2015
Mon
6
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
7
8
9
10
11
District will observe
4th of July Holiday
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
28
29
30
31
1st Day for 11 month employees (220 days)
26
27
1st Day for 10 month employees (210 days)
Sun
August 2015
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
9
3
4
5
6
MES Registration
MES Registration
BHJR/BHHS Registration
BHJR/BHHS Registration
K-6 9:00 am-2:00 pm
K-6 9:00 am-2:00 pm
8:00 am—4:00 pm
11:00 am—6:00 pm
10
11
12
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
In-Service (1)
In-Service (2)
23
17
1-A
8
13
14
15
District-Wide Teacher In-Service (4)
Teacher
MES Meet and Greet, 4:00 pm—6:00 pm
In-Service (3)
In-Service (5)
Regional Football Jamboree—Williston-Elko
6:00 pm
Board Meeting 7:00 pm (DO)
16
7
18
2-B
19
3-A
20
4-B
School
Principals’ Meeting
BHJR/BHHS Open House
Begins
8:30 am
5:30 pm-6:30 pm
24
6-B
25
7-A
26
8-B
27
BHHS Senior Pictures
MES Open House
Denim Day
5:00 pm—6:00 pm
9-A
21
28
5-A
22
10-B
29
Varsity Football BHHS vs Barnwell
A 7:30 pm
Cafeteria
30
31
11-A
Faculty/Staff Meetings will be
held after school on Wednesdays.
Sun
September 2015
Mon
Tue
1
Wed
12-B
Volleyball BHHS vs Wagener-Salley
A-5:30 pm
2
Thu
13-A
3
Fri
14-B
Principals’ Meeting, 8:30 am
Sat
4
15-A
5
Curriculum and Technology
Meeting 8:30 am
Varsity Football BHHS vs Denmark
-Olar H 7:30 pm
6
7
8
16-B
BHJR/BHHS Benchmark Testing
MES MAP Testing
9
17-A
BHHS Student Council
10
18-B
MES Grandparent Day,
grades K-3
Luncheon
Volleyball BHHS vs North A-5:30 pm
No School
13
14
20-B
15
Board Meeting 7:00 pm (DO)
19-A
MES Grandparent Day,
grades 4-6
12
ACT Test
Varsity Football BHHS vs Ridge
Spring-Monetta A 7:30 pm
Little Miss/Little Master MES Homecoming Competition
21-A
16
22-B
17
23-A
18
Volleyball BHHS vs HKT H-5:30 pm
PLUS Meeting 6:00 pm
11
24-B
Principals’ Meeting, 8:30 am
Interim Reports
1/2 Day for Students
Varsity Football BHHS vs Allendale
-Fairfax H 7:30 pm
Teacher Professional Development
Day
19
Homecoming
Little Miss/Little Master MES Homecoming Competition cont’d
20
27
21
28
25-A
30-B
22
26-B
23
27-A
24
28-B
BHJR/BHHS
MES
PTSO-SIC 4:30 pm
PTSO-SIC 5:30 pm Cafeteria
Volleyball BHHS vs Ridge SpringMonetta A-5:30 pm
6th Grade Parent Night, 6:00 pm
29
31-A
30
Denim Day
32-B
25
29-A
26
Varsity Football BHHS vs Bamberg
-Ehrhardt A 7:30 pm
Faculty/Staff Meetings will be
held after school on Wednesdays.
October 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Faculty/Staff Meetings will be
held after school on Wednesdays.
1
Fri
33-A
BHHS-Senior Make-Up Pictures
2
Sat
34-B
Curriculum and Technology
Meeting 8:30 am
3
SAT Test
Varsity Football BHHS vs Calhoun
County H 7:30 pm
4
5
35-A
6
36-B
Volleyball BHHS vs Calhoun County H5:30 pm
7
37-A
Principals’ Meeting, 8:30 am
BHHS– Underclass Picture
Day
11
12
40-B
PLUS Meeting 6:00 pm
13
41-A
Volleyball BHHS vs Williston-Elko H-5:30
pm
Board Meeting 7:00 pm (DO)
18
19
45-A
1st Nine Weeks Ends
25
26
14
42-B
BHHS Student Council
8
38-B
MES JR BETA Club Induction,
9:00 am
15
43-A
BHJR JR BETA Club Induction,
9:00 am
Luncheon
20
46-B
2nd Nine Weeks Begins
27
50-B
21
47-A
22
48-B
Principals’ Meeting, 8:30 am
MES PTSO-SIC 5:30 pm
Volleyball State Playoffs Begin TBA
Character Night
28
29
51-A
52-B
Teacher In-Service (6)
Denim Day
MES Ministers Breakfast
BHHS—Awards Day Program
10:00 am
MES Awards Day Program
MES JR BETA Club Fundraiser
39-A
10
Varsity Football BHHS vs WagenerSalley A 7:30 pm
16
44-B
17
MES Fall Carnival
Varsity Football BHHS vs Williston
-Elko H 7:30 pm
Parent/Teacher Conference
Report Cards Issued, 12:00- 6:00 pm
9
23
49-A
24
Varsity Football BHHS vs HKT A
7:30 pm
ACT Test
30
31
53-A
Varsity Football BHHS vs North H
7:30 pm
Grades 1-3, 8:30 am
Grades 4-6, 9:30 am
Halloween
Sun
1
November 2015
Mon
2
Tue
54-B
3
Wed
55-A
15
9
59-A
56-B
BETA Club Meeting
Principals’ Meeting
MES 9:00 am
8:30 am
BHJr 9:30 am
BHHS Student Council
Luncheon
BHHS 10:00 am
8
4
Thu
10
60-B
11
5
Fri
57-A
61-A
12
62-B
MES PTSO-SIC 5:30 pm
Board Meeting 7:00 pm (DO)
Teacher Professional
ELA/Social Studies
Development Day
BHHS Underclass Picture
Make-Up Day
17
65-A
BHJR/BHHS PTSO-SIC
4:30 pm
18
7
SAT Test
MES Veteran’s Day Programs
PLUS Meeting 6:00 pm
64-B
58-B
Curriculum and Technology
Meeting 8:30 am
1/2 Day for Students
16
6
Sat
66-B
19
67-A
Principals’ Meeting
Interim Reports
8:30 am
BHHS Pageant 6:00 pm
13
63-A
14
20
68-A
21
Denim Day
American Education Week
22
23
24
25
Thanksgiving Holidays
Thanksgiving Holidays
Thanksgiving Holidays
26
27
28
Thanksgiving Holidays
Thanksgiving Day
29
30
69-B
Faculty/Staff Meetings will be
held after school on Wednesdays.
December 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
Wed
70-A
2
Thu
71-B
3
Fri
72-A
Basketball BHJR vs Bamberg-Ehrhard H
5:00 pm
MES MAP Testing
Principals’ Meeting 8:30 am
4
73-B
Curriculum and Technology
Meeting 8:30 am
Sat
5
SAT Test
Basketball BHHS vs Barnwell A 5:30 pm
MES-Santa House
6
7
74-A
8
75-B
9
76-A
Basketball BHJR vs Denmark-Olar A 5:00
pm
10
77-B
Basketball BHJR vs Allendale-Fairefax H
5:00 pm
11
78-A
MES
12
ACT TEST
DARE Graduation 9:00 am
Basketball BHHS vs Barnwell H 6:00 pm
MES-Santa House
13
14
79-B
15
16
81-B
17
Principals’ Meeting 8:30 am
PLUS Meeting 6:00 pm
BHHS-Student Council Luncheon,
Board Meeting 7:00 pm (DO)
82-A
18
19
1/2 Day for Students
Winter Holidays Begins
Basketball BHHS vs Ridge Spring-Monetta H 6:30
pm
21
22
23
24
Winter Holidays
Winter Holidays
Winter Holidays
Winter Holidays
25
Day
28
29
30
31
Winter Holidays
Winter Holidays
Winter Holidays
Winter Holidays
HAWK Invitational Tournament
26
HAWK
Christmas
27
83-B
MES Christmas Program
Denim Day
Basketball BHJR vs Estill A 5:00 pm
Basketball BHJR vs Williston-Elko A 5:00
pm
20
80-A
Invitational
Tournament
Faculty/Staff Meetings will be
held after school on Wednesdays.
January 2016
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
Winter
Holidays
3
4
5
84-A
Students Return to School
11
88-A
12
89-B
Basketball BHHS vs Wagener-Salley A
6:30 pm
PLUS Meeting 6:00 pm
Board Meeting 7:00 pm (DO)
7
86-A
Basketball BHJR vs Edisto H 5:00 pm
18
19
Martin
Basketball BHHS vs HKT A 6:30 pm
92-A
8
87-B
9
Curriculum and Technology
Meeting 8:30 am
Basketball BHHS vs North H 6:30 pm
13
90-A
2nd Nine Weeks Ends
BHHS Student Council
Luncheon
Basketball BHJR vs Barnwell A 5:00 pm
17
85-B
Principals’ Meeting 8:30 am
Basketball BHHS vs Williston-Elko A 6:30
pm
Teacher In-Service
10
6
20
93-B
Principals’ Meeting 8:30 am
14
91-B
16
Teacher In-Service (7)
Report Cards Parents may pick up report
cards between 3:30-6:30 pm
Parents may pick up report cards between
8:00 am—12:00 pm
Basketball BHJR vs Bamberg-Ehrhardt A
5:00 pm
Basketball BHHS vs Calhoun County H
6:30 pm
21
22
94-A
MES Awards Day Program
Grades 1-3 8:30 am
Luther King Holiday
15
3rd Nine Weeks Begins
95-B
23
BHJR/BHHS Awards Day
Program 10:00 am
SAT Test
29
30
Grades 4-6 9:30 am
Basketball BHJR vs Denmark-Olar H 5:00 pm
24
25
96-A
Basketball BHJR vs Allendale-Fairfax A
5:00 pm
26
97-B
Basketball BHHS vs Ridge Spring-Monetta
A 6:30 pm
27
Denim Day
98-A
28
99-B
MES PTSO-SIC 5:30 pm
Family Fun/Fitness Night
Basketball BHJR vs Williston-Elko H 5:00
pm
31
100-A
MES 100th Day of School Celebration
Basketball BHHS vs Williston-Elko H 6:30
pm
Faculty/Staff Meetings will be
held after school on Wednesdays.
February 2016
Sun
Mon
1
Tue
101-B
Basketball BHJR vs Estill H 5:00 pm
2
Wed
102-A
Basketball BHHS vs North A 6:30 pm
3
Thu
103-B
Principals’ Meeting 8:30 am
4
Fri
104-A
Basketball BHJR vs Edisto A 5:00 pm
5
105-B
Curriculum and Technology Meeting 8:30 am
Sat
6
ACT Test
MES—Circus 5:30 pm
Basketball BHHS vs Wagener-Salley H
6:30 pm
Groundhog Day
7
8
106-A
PLUS Meeting 6:00 pm
9
107-B
Basketball BHHS vs Calhoun County A
6:30 pm
Board Meeting 7:00 pm (DO)
10
108-A
11
109-B
12
13
BHHS Student Council
Luncheon
MES Valentine Ball
Basketball BHHS vs HKT H 6:30 pm
Teacher In-Service (8)
17
18
112-A
19
113-B
20
117-B
26
118-A
27
Basketball BHJR vs Barnwell H 5:00 pm
14
15
16
Basketball State Playoffs Begins for GirlsTBA
Basketball State Playoffs Begins for BoysTBA
Principals’ Meeting 8:30 am
Interim Report
23
24
25
110-A
111-B
No
School
President's Day
21
22
114-A
BHHS Job Shadowing
28
29
119-B
115-B
116-A
1/2 Day for Students
BHHS Job Shadowing
Teacher Professional Development
Day
MES Living Literature Museum
9:00 am
Denim Day
MES PTSO-SIC
BHJR/BHHS Black History Program 9:00 am
MES Black History Program 8:30
am
Faculty/Staff Meetings will be
held after school on Wednesdays.
March 2016
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
Wed
120-A
2
Thu
121-B
3
Fri
122-A
Principals’ Meeting 8:30 am
6
7
124-A
8
125-B
9
126-A
4
123-B
Sat
5
Curriculum and Technology
Meeting 8:30 am
SAT Test
10
127-B
11
128-A
12
17
132-A
18
133-B
19
BHJR/BHHS PTSO-SIC
4:30 pm
National BETA Club Week
13
14
129-B
15
130-A
PLUS Meeting 6:00 pm
16
131-B
Principals’ Meeting 8:30 am
Board Meeting 7:00 pm (DO)
BHHS Student Council Luncheon
Step Show
MES
PTSO-SIC Math/Science 5:30 pm
BHHS Gym
6th Grade Parent Night 6:15 pm
BHJR/BHHS
Career/College Night
20
21
134-A
22
135-B
3rd Nine Weeks Ends
23
136-A
4th Nine Weeks Begins
24
Report Cards
Denim Day
137-B
25
26
Spring Break Begins
Good Friday
27
28
29
30
31
Easter
Spring Break
Spring Break
Spring Break
Spring Break
Faculty/Staff Meetings will be
held after school on Wednesdays.
April 2016
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Faculty/Staff Meetings will be
held after school on Wednesdays.
3
Sat
1
2
Spring Break
4
138-A
11
5
139-B
MES MAP Testing
Return to School
10
Fri
143-B
12
144-A
6
140-A
7
141-B
Principals’ Meeting 8:30 am
MES Awards Day
BHHS– Senior Picture Day
Cap & Gown
8:30 am grades 1st-3rd
13
14
145-B
8
142-A
9
BHJR/BHHS Awards Day
10:00 am
ACT Test
15
16
9:30 am grades 4th-6th
146-A
147-B
BHHS Prom
PLUS Meeting 6:00 pm
1/2 Day for Students
Board Meeting 7:00 pm (DO)
Teacher Professional Development
Day
BHHS Seniors/Juniors
Prom Pictures
17
18
148-A
19
149-B
20
150-A
21
151-B
22
152-A
23
28
156-A
29
157-B
30
Principals’ Meeting 8:30 am
BHHS Student Council Luncheon
24
25
153-B
26
154-A
27
Denim Day
155-B
Interim Reports
Sun
1
May 2016
Mon
2
Tue
158-A
3
Wed
159-B
4
160-B
Principals’ Meeting 8:30 am
8
15
9
163-B
10
164-A
11
PLUS Meeting 6:00 pm
BHHS Student
Board Meeting 7:00 pm (DO)
Council Luncheon
16
168-A
17
169-B
MES Arts and Music Festival
5:30 pm
18
165-B
Thu
5
Fri
161-B
6
162-A
MES Mother’s Day
MES Mother’s Day
Lunch
Lunch Grades 4-6
Grades K-3
Curriculum and Technology
Meeting 8:30 am
12
166-A
13
Sat
7
SAT Test
167-B
14
MES 4K Graduation
170-A
19
171-B
Principals’ Meeting
20
172-A
21
MES 5K Graduation
8:30 am
MES Field Day
22
23
173-B
24
174-A
Athletic Awards
Baccalaureate
Denim Day
Ceremony 6:00 pm
4:00 pm
25
175-B
26
176-A
MES 6th Grade Graduation 6:00 pm
27
177-B
28
BHJR 8th Grade Graduation
MES Awards Day:
8:30— Grades 1st—3rd
9:30—Grades 4th-6th
29
30
31
No
BHHS Awards Day
School
9:00 am
Memorial Day
178-A
Faculty/Staff Meetings will be
held after school on Wednesdays.
June 2016
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
5
6
7
179-B
Thu
2
180-A
Fri
3
BHJR Field Day
1/2 Day for Students
1/2 Day for Students
Last Day of School
BHHS Graduation
8
9
10
Sat
4
Teacher In-Service (10)
11
ACT Test
12
13
14
15
16
Board Meeting 7:00 pm (DO)
17
18
Last day for 10 month
employees (210 days)
Flag Day
19
20
21
22
23
24
Last day for 11 month
employees (220 days)
First day of summer
26
27
28
29
30
25
Blackville-Hilda Public Schools
Blackville-Hilda
Public
Schools
Mission Statement
2011-2012
Mission Statement 2015-2016
Blackville-Hilda Public Schools is a district where . . .
High Expectations lead to
Academic Achievement in an atmosphere
Where failure is not an option,
Knowledge leads to excellence and
Success prevails.
members through active groups such as School Improvement council,
Proposed Goals
Goals for 2015-2016
Parents
Teacher Student Organizations, Parents and Leaders United for
2012-2013
Theme—“Embracing
Change, Empowering
Lives
andand
Exceeding
Success
committee,
Student council. Expectations”
Theme—”Excellence by Choice...Not by Chance”
Goal #1
– Academic
Achievement
Goal #1—Student
Achievement
(Academic
Excellence)
• To improve academic performance in all subject areas by effectiveimprove
instruction
by providing assistance,
guidance and
for
ly To
utilizing
data
from teacher-made
and standardized
testssupport
such as
teachers in covering
the standards
at each
levelPalmetto
with the rigor
needed to of
Measures
of Academic
Progress
(MAP),
Assessment
ensureStandards
student achievement.
State
(PASS), End of Course Exams (EOC), and Benchmark Assessments.
To increase the use of technology to support instruction.
• To incorporate the use of technology and other innovative strategies
asTo
a way
of engaging
students
in theAssessment
learning process.
improve
performance
on Palmetto
of State Standards
(PASS),
Highenrichment,
School Assessment
Program
(HSAP),
and End
Course
• To
provide
remediation
and
monitoring
ofofclassroom
Exams (EOC)
closelystudent
monitoring
instruction,
enrichment
instruction
to by
ensure
success
withproviding
imbedded
professional
afterschool assistance
data available
from previous
test
development
providedand
byusing
TAP Mentor
and Master
Teachers.
administrations.
Goal #2 – Teacher and Administrator Quality
Goal #2—Teacher and Administrator Quality
• To maintain and recruit highly qualified staff through programs such
asTo
the
New that
Teacher
Orientation
Program, Teacher
Proensure
all personnel
meet requirements
for stateInduction
certification.
gram, Teacher Forum Activities, Teacher Advancement Program and
To provide
for professional
growth for teachers. staff and
District
Wideopportunities
Staff Development
Activities.
administrators
through mentoring
programs,
conferences,
staff development
• Provide
professional
development
for principals,
teachers
and staff
activities, workshops, seminars, etc.
through workshops, district and school level staff meetings, conferences, informational journals, articles and books.
Maintain efforts to recruit and retain highly qualified, effective, teachers
• Implement
a staff development/professional development plan at
and school leaders.
each school to include items suggested by teachers and staff as
Goalof#3—School
Morale/Parental Involvement
areas
interest or Climate/Staff
need.
• To offer assistance to teachers through a District Technology Coach
To foster meaningful collaboration among parents, teachers and
and a Reading Coach at Macedonia Elementary.
community
GoalBehavior
#3 – Parental
Involvement
To implement Positive
Supports and
Interventions Program to
improve
school climate
and promote(website,
productiveparent
schoolportal,
environments
• To increase
communication
marquee, emails,
AlertNow messaging system, etc.) as a means of seeking more in-
Tovolvement
provide a safe,
visually
appealing and supportive environment
fromhealthy,
parents
and stakeholders.
where staff members enjoy working and as a result students find learning
• Increase opportunities for involvement through activities coordinatenjoyable.
ed by the Parent-Teacher Student Organization/School Improvement
at each
ToCouncil
promote(PTSO/SIC)
positive attitudes
(staffschool.
morale) through incentives, effective
communication
(Teacher
forum)
and
collaboration.
• Share information and seek input through monthly meeting with the
PLUS (Parents and Leaders United for Success) Committee and Stu-
Goal
#4—Discipline
dent
Councils.
•ToUpdate
for each
family
throughout
year.
continuecontact
our workinformation
with Southeastern
Equity
Center
in order the
to gain
Unitary Status as we take steps to consistently follow the Code of Conduct.
Goal #4 – School Climate
implement
Positive
Behavior and
Supports
and Interventions
Program and
•ToProvide
more
opportunities
to build
positive
working relationships
to improve
school
climate
and
promote
productive
school
environments.
collegiality such as Open House, Homecoming, Longest Drive Con-
test, Relay for Life, Parent Nights, and other school/community events.
Goal #5—Accreditation
• To provide a safe, healthy, visually appealing and supportive environstaff of
members
enjoy
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find learning
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beginwhere
the process
seeking full
District
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enjoyable.
(SACS/CASI)
• To establish beautification projects at each school aligned to the Five
To continue to ensure full accreditation from both the State Department of
Year Facility Plan.
Education and SACS/CASI (Southern Associations of Colleges and
• To provide resources to ensure that staff members have adequate
Schools).
materials and supplies for instruction and relevant, attractive displays
for classrooms.
• Celebrate successes, special events and show appreciation to staff
and stakeholders throughout the year.
Barnwell School District #19
Blackville-Hilda Public Schools
Dr. Teresa L. Pope, District Superintendent
297 Pascallas Street • Blackville, South Carolina 29817
Telephone: 803-284-5605 * Fax: 803-284-4417
http://www.barnwell19.k12.sc.us
2015-2016
Blackville-Hilda Public Schools
Code of Conduct
Introduction
It is the shared belief of the Blackville-Hilda Public
Schools (Barnwell #19) Board of Trustees along with
administrative and school staff that discipline and order
must be maintained in order for students to learn. As
stated in our mission, an atmosphere where failure is not
an option is a key element in providing the best
educational opportunities for our students. A positive
learning environment is safe, drug free, and without
disruption. It is with this in mind that we have
developed this Code of Conduct.
Parents, school administrators, and teachers can
resolve most disciplinary matters among themselves
with effective and consistent communication. Every
effort should be made at the beginning of the school year
to develop a close working relationship. However,
serious violations will require additional measures with
involvement from others as outlined in this Code.
Parents and students should read this document
carefully and provide the required signatures
on a form to be sent home. Please tear out the
signature page and return it to the school.
Please note that certain violations such as
weapons, alcohol/ drug usage, violence, arson,
major disruptions, and sexual misconduct may
lead to expulsion from school for the first
offense.
General Information
The Code of Conduct applies to all school sponsored
activities and is applicable when students are off
campus at school sponsored events, school bus stops,
and on school buses or other district vehicles. Copies of
the Code ofStudent Conduct are distributed to all students at the
beginning ofthe school year and to those entering after the
beginning of the school year. Signed acknowledgements are
required.
School Searches are sometimes necessary to help
provide for the safety of the school population and to
prevent weapons, illegal substances, and other
contraband items from being brought on school
premises. South Carolina statutes provide that any
person entering any school premises in this state is
deemed to have consented to a reasonable search of
his persons or effects.
Any lockers, storage or parking areas, or similar spaces
on school premises assigned to, or regularly used by,
individual students remain the property of the School
District in all respects. Such use by, or availability to,
students is a privilege and the schools reserve a right of
control and access to such spaces. School commons
areas, including but not limited to hallways,
cafeterias, and outside grounds and parking areas are
subject to video or photographic surveillance for
security purposes.
Book Bags should remain in classroom or lockers
during the day. While it may be necessary to use them to
carry items from class to class this will be a decision
made by the building level administrator. Book bags
should not be brought into the cafeteria during lunch
time.
Dress Codes Students may wear designs, logos,
and/or comments on their clothing which
reflect such things as heritage, culture and
religious or political beliefs, so long as such
designs, logos and/or comments are not
vulgar, obscene, offensive or otherwise
disruptive.
Clothing which is distracting or revealing may not
be worn.
Proper shoes must be worn at all times. Shoes with
cleats are not deemed appropriate or safe at school.
However, shoes with cleats may be worn in
designated areas when authorized by a school
official in connection with an athletic practice or
event. Bedroom shoes are not allowed unless there
is a legitimate medical reason.
No advertisements for alcoholic beverages, drugs, or
tobacco products will be permitted on clothing.
Neither hats nor sunglasses may be worn by male or
female students inside the school building.
Administrators may authorize exceptions.
The length of shorts and skirts may not be shorter than
the tips of the fingers when standing upright with
hands down by the sides. Shorts and skirts, dresses
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and outfits with slits above three (3) inches from the
knee will be considered inappropriate attire.
Pants may not be worn below the waist. Sagging is not
permitted. Pants should be worn at the natural waist
and undergarments are not to be visible. If they do not
fit properly a belt must be worn.
In addition specific dress codes will be developed at each school
and included in the handbooks/agendas for students and
staff.
Cell Phones are not to be used while in school
buildings or on school grounds between the hours
of 7:00a.m.-3:15p.m. The use of cell phones will
be treated as an offense as outlined in more detail
in this Code of Conduct.
Cell phones, pagers, or other communication
devices must be kept in a student’s vehicle,
locker, or other designated space during the
school day. Such devices are not to be in the
possession of any student during the
instructional day except for storage as set
forth above. Devices described in this
policy shall not be in the personal
possession of students and shall not be
activated, used or displayed by students
while in school buildings or on school
grounds during “school day hours” and
while attending school-day activities,
whether on or off school property. Such
devices will not be activated during
school bus rides to and from school unless
specifically authorized by the driver for
special circumstances.
Cell phones confiscated by administration
will be returned only to the parent/guardian.
On the second infraction the phone will be
confiscated for the remainder of the school
year.
Electronic devices that are not provided by the
school as instructional devices must not be
visible and will be confiscated at sight:
parental contact will be made; and a
discipline referral placed on file. Under no
circumstances will Blackville-Hilda Public
Schools be responsible for items brought
on campus or for confiscated items.
Electronic devices issued at school are subject to use
as defined in Technology Acceptable Use Policy
Telephones are available on campus for
student use in cases of emergency.
Weapons or other illegal devices found on a
student, or on property owned by or under the
control of a student while on school grounds
or at a school sponsored event will be taken
immediately by an administrator, staff member
or adult in authority. Such items will be held in
the discretion of school administration or
turned over to law enforcement if required by
law.
Appeal Process
On matters for which punishment is a one-day suspension,
the decision of the building level principal is final.
Suspensions of two days or more and expulsions will
be appealed directly to and heard by the Board by
contacting the superintendent who has the responsibility
of scheduling a hearing with the Board.
When the decision of the Board is made, the student and
guardian will be notified of the decision by the
superintendent and/or the principal. A letter will
outline the steps recommended. If counseling is included
as part of the recommendation to the student, he or she
must complete the program specified and provide
documentation to the principal.
If a parent wishes to appeal, the student and his/her parent
or guardian will attend the appeal hearing before the
board.
Administrators will conduct an investigation before
disciplining a student. Parents will be notified by
phone and in writing of disciplinary steps taken.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ATTENDANCE:
RIGHTS
Students have the right to 180 days of meaningful learning
experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Students enrolled in Blackville-Hilda Public Schools have the
responsibility to attend school regularly in accordance with the
district attendance policy.
RESPECT FOR PERSONS AND PROPERTY: RIGHTS
Students have the right to use school property in a manner
approved by the district.
Students have the right to use their personal property in a manner
approved by the district.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Students have the responsibility to pursue an education to the best
of their ability.
KNOWLEDGE AND OBSERVATION OF RULES AND
CONDUCT: RIGHTS
Students have the right to know the rules and regulations
regarding their conduct.
Students have the responsibility to be present on time,
prepared, attentive in class and ready to learn.
Students have the opportunity for input in the development of
these rules and regulations through school and district student
council meetings, and other ad-hoc forums for student input
such as meetings held with the superintendent.
Students have the right to be assured of a safe and healthy school
environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Students have the responsibility to follow the rules and
regulations of the district as approved by the School Board.
Students have the responsibility to follow the rules and
regulations of the school and district.
Students have the right to privacy consistent with applicable
laws.
Students have the right to be respected and accepted as
individuals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Students have the responsibility to respect the rights of others
and not to interfere with their learning.
Students have the responsibility to respect and adhere to the rules
and regulations of the school district.
Students have the responsibility to report evidence of an illegal
act or violation of the code of conduct to school or district
personnel.
Students have the responsibility to dress appropriately and in
accordance with approved policy.
Students have the responsibility to contribute to a positive school
climate conducive to learning.
RIGHT TO FREE SPEECH AND PUBLICATION:
RIGHTS
Students are entitled to freedom of expression of their views
unless there are legal reasons to regulate their speech or
publications as stipulated by statute and relevant case law.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Students have the responsibility to have a specific and clear
understanding of the meaning of freedom of speech within a
school context.
Students have the responsibility to assemble according to the
prescribed rules and regulations approved by the School
Board.
PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: RIGHTS
Students have the right to participate in school programs and
activities in accordance with eligibility requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Students have the responsibilities to contribute to these activities
in a constructive manner.
RIGHTTODUEPROCESS:RIGHTS
Students have the rights to due process as prescribed in federal
and state laws and School Board Policy including: (1) an
impartial investigation of the incident; (2) to be represented by
counsel as may be appropriate; and, (3) to have parents /
guardians notified and present at all proceedings as may be
appropriate according to law and district policy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
RIGHT TO LEARN:
RIGHTS
Students have the right to learn and pursue an education.
Students have the right to a school climate and culture that is
conducive and appropriate to learning.
Students have the right to equal access to an education.
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Students have the responsibility to cooperate in all due process
proceedings by providing truthful and accurate information.
EXPECTATIONS FOR ESSENTIAL
STAKEHOLDERS:
The cooperation of parent / guardians, family members, school
personnel, and students is necessary to achieve a school climate
essential to learning.
STUDENTS:
Students are expected to meet their responsibilities as defined in
the “Rights and Responsibilities” section of this document.
PARENTS / GUARDIANS: Parents / guardians are
expected to:
• Maintain a positive attitude toward schools and
education.
• Ensure that their children arrive at school on time.
• Teach their children respect for the authority of school
personnel.
• Cooperate with school personnel in solving behavior
problems.
• Show interest in their child’s progress.
• Ensure that their children are neat, clean, and
appropriately dressed.
SCHOOLS:
Each school should develop a positive behavior support
system, which rewards and encourages good behavior
and has fair and consistent consequences for
inappropriate behavior.
TEACHERS:
Classroom behavior management begins in the relationship
between teacher and student. Teachers are therefore expected
to maintain a responsive classroom environment and to manage
behavior proactively, in the classroom.
The teacher may take the following actions:
• Progressive in class disciplinary actions appropriate to the
situation reflecting the consensus of the faculty or gradelevel
• Contact the student’s parent / guardian
• Request a meeting with student, teacher, and
administrator
• Schedule a conference with the parent / guardian and
other appropriate staff members
• Refer the student to the School Leadership Team(PBIS Team)
Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Team.
However, there are behaviors that, due to their repetition or
severity, warrant the intervention of the school administration.
ADMINISTRATORS:
In any situation where a violation of this Code is alleged to
have occurred, the principal or designee will hear the
student’s explanation and investigate the matter fully before
determining if a violation has occurred. If a violation has
occurred, the principal or designee will determine the level of
that violation.
If a certain misconduct is not immediately correctable, the
staff should refer the problem to the appropriate
administrator for action specified under this policy.
CLASSIFICATIONS OF VIOLATIONS:
Violations of the Code of Conduct are grouped into three (3)
levels: Level 1-Disorderly Conduct, Level 2-Disruptive
Conduct and Level 3-Criminal Conduct. The recommended
responses should be used. However, the principal’s primary
responsibility is to maintain order and protect the safety and
security of all students and faculty. Therefore, the principal’s
judgment in any given situation is considered to be
paramount.
The administrator should meet with the reporting staff
member, and, if necessary, the student and the parent, and
should effect the appropriate disciplinary action.
The following behavior code classifications include behavior
at school, and while participating in any school sponsored
events.
OFFENSES
Level 1 – Disorderly Conduct
Disorderly conduct includes any activity in which a student
engages that tends to impede orderly classroom procedures or
instructional activities, orderly operation of the school, or the
frequency or seriousness which disturbs the classroom or
school.
Acts of disorderly conduct may include, but are not limited
to, the following:
classroom tardiness
cheating on examinations or classroom assignments
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acting in a manner so as to interfere with the
instructional process
• abusive language between or among students
• use of forged notes or excuses
• cutting class
• school tardiness
• truancy
• possession of a paging device in conflict with district
policy
• dress code violations
The staff will follow these basic enforcement procedures
in instances of disorderly conduct.
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When the staff member observes (or is notified about and
verifies) an offense, the staff member will take
immediate action to correct the misconduct. The staff
member will use an appropriate sanction, and maintain a
record of the misconduct and the sanction.
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The administrator will maintain a complete record of
the procedures.
The staff may apply sanctions in cases of disorderly conduct
which may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• verbal reprimand
• withdrawal of privileges
• detention
• in-school suspension
• parent contact
Level 2 Disruptive Conduct
Disruptive conduct includes those activities in which students
engage that are directed against persons or property and the
consequences of which tend to endanger the health or safety of
themselves or others in the school. Some instances of disruptive
conduct may overlap certain criminal offenses, justifying both
administrative sanctions and court proceedings.
The administration may reclassify disorderly conduct (Level
2) as disruptive conduct (Level 3) if the student engages in the
activity three or more times.
Acts of disruptive conduct may include, but are not
limited to, the following.
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Use of an intoxicant
Fighting
Harassment, intimidation or bullying
Vandalism (minor)
Stealing
Threats against others
Tresp assin g
Abusive language to staff
Refusal to obey school personnel or agents (such as volunteer
aides or chaperones) whose responsibilities include
supervision of students
Possession or use of unauthorized substances, as
defined by law or local school board
Occupying or blocking school property in any way with the
intent to deprive others of its use
Unlawful assembly
Disrupting lawful assembly
Inappropriate touching
Consequences
• Optional Interventions (first offense and/or minor
infractions)
• Parent Contact (phone call/note)
• Parent Conferences Administrative Conferences
• Referral for Counseling Behavior Contracts
Detention
• furnishing, selling or possession or use of controlled substances
(drugs, narcotics or poisons)
• distribution, sale, purchase, manufacture, or unlawful
possession of a controlled substance while in or within a
radius of one-half mile of school grounds
• threatening to take the life of or inflict bodily harm upon a
teacher, principal or members of their immediate family or
any other student
• In School Suspension
Teachers should develop a Classroom Discipline Plan
and submit it to the principal for approval. The plan
must be followed before referring a child to
administration for disciplinary action unless the offense
warrants automatic referral (Suspension level offenses)
The staff will follow these basic enforcement procedures
in instances of disruptive conduct.
When the administrator observes (or is notified and verifies)
an offense, he/she will investigate the circumstances of the
misconduct and confer with staff on the extent of the
consequences.
The administrator will notify the parent of the student’s
misconduct and related proceedings. The administrator will
meet with the student and, if necessary, the parent, confer with
them about the student’s misconduct, and effect the appropriate
disciplinary action.
The administrator will keep a complete record of the procedures.
Level 3 – Criminal Conduct
Criminal conduct includes those activities in which students
engage that result in violence to themselves or to another
person or property or which pose a direct and serious threat to
the safety of themselves or others in the school. These activities
usually require administrative actions which result in the
immediate removal of the students from the school, the
intervention of law enforcement authorities, and/or action by
the board.
Acts of criminal conduct may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
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extortion
bo mb threat
possession, use of transfer of dangerous weapons
sexual offenses
vandalism (major)
theft, possession or sale of stolen property
arson
The staff will follow these basic enforcement procedures
in instances of criminal conduct
When an administrator observes (or is notified of and
verifies) an offense, the administrator will confer with the
staff involved, effect the appropriate disciplinary action, and
meet with the student and parent.
If warranted, the administrator should immediately remove the
student from the school environment. The administrator will
notify a parent as soon as possible.
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enforcement authorities.
Staff will follow established due process procedures
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The administrator will keep a complete record of the
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The administration may apply sanctions in cases of
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criminal conduct which may include, but are not limited
to, the following:
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Out-of-school suspension
Recommendation to alternative
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Recommendation for expulsion
Restitution of property and damages,
where appropriate, should be sought
by local school authorities
Extenuating, mitigating or aggravating circumstances
The board may give the appropriate administrator the
authority to consider extenuating, mitigating or aggravating
circumstances which may exist in a particular case of
misconduct. The administrator should consider such
circumstances in determining the most appropriate sanction.
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out-of-school suspension
transfer
referral to outside agency
recommendation for expulsion
DECISION MAKING GUIDE FOR STUDENT
CONSEQUENCES
Does the behavior severely disrupt the educational
environment, put the safety and security of students
and staff at risk, and / or lead to consequences defined
by state law OR is the behavior an offense which has
become chronic (three or more occurrences)?
Yes.... See responses for Level Criminal Conduct.
No.... Does the behavior severely disrupt the
educational environment and / or may it have put the
safety and security of students and staff at risk OR
is the behavior a Level 3 offense which has become
chronic (three or more occurrences)?
Yes.... See responses for Level 3.
No.... Does the behavior disrupt the educational
environment and have the potential to put at risk the
safety and security of students and staff OR does the
behavior compromise the integrity of students or the
school OR is the behavior a Level 1 offense which has
become chronic (three or more occurrences)?
Yes... .See responses for Level 2 Offense.
No... .Does the behavior disrupt the educational
environment but not include safety risk, damage to
property, or physical harm to self or others?
Yes... .See responses for Level 1
No... .Refer back to teacher for classroom response.
Provide support as necessary.
Administrative Referrals-Consequences
The administration may apply sanctions in cases of
disruptive conduct which may include, but are not limited
to, the following:
• Temporary removal from class
• alternative educational program recommendation
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First Offense
Warning letter, conference, detention, ISS, or up to three
days out of school suspension
Second Offense
Up to five days out of school suspension, parent conference
before returning to school
Third Offense
Up to ten days out of school suspension, parent conference upon
return and referral for counseling services
Fourth Offense
Up to ten days out of school suspension, parent conference and
recommendation for Expulsion
ALTERNATIVES TO SUSPENSIONS
The following alternatives are approved by the Superintendent
and may used when suspension is contemplated (Levels 13)
• Peer mediation
• Cool down spot
• Time out
• Ways to decompress
• Administrative Interventions
• After school supports
• After school reflection
• Lunch choice restrictions
• Loss of privileges
• H o me vi sit s
• Alternative School Program
• Community / School / Volunteer Service (Manual Labor):
Cafeteria, Library, Clean-up, Assistantship. (Must be
approved by parent.)
• Self containment of consistently disruptive students
• Restorative justice
• Restitution
• Parent Meetings
• Decide with parent (after relationship with parent
has been established)
• Refer to counseling
• Behavior consultant
• Consult with community agencies
• PBIS Leadership Team referral
• Anger management (Axis 1 referral)
• Reflective Writing /Written Apology
The following preventative measures are approved by the
Superintendent to attempt to reduce the incidence of
suspension in the schools:
• Raise positive climate in building
• Constantly reinforce positive behaviors to parents
and students
• Student generated clubs and activities
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Recognition awards – daily, weekly, monthly
Point system
Problem solving skills
Contracts
Parent in classroom
Advisor / advisee program
Teach and practice appropriate behaviors
Older students buddies – mentors
NOTE: Use of these alternatives may be dependent on the
availability of resources in schools. Not all of these options
may be available.
SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION FOR STUDENTS
WITH DISABILITIES
Students with disabilities may be subjected to short-term
or long-term removals depending on the disciplinary
infraction of the Blackville-Hilda Public Schools Code of
Student Conduct. The general guide for a school to
follow is that a student with a disability may be
removed from a school up to ten (10) school days within
a school year without providing services identified in the
Individual Education Plan (IEP) or the Section 504 plan, or
a manifestation determination hearing.
Regardless of the misconduct, Blackville-Hilda Public
Schools shall not cease educational services to a student
with a disability after the student has been removed from
school for more than ten (10) days in a school year.
The following procedures shall be followed for the
expulsion of students with disabilities:
The principal shall adhere to Blackville-Hilda Public Schools
and state and federal regulations when recommending
expulsion of students with disabilities.
The IEP team shall review the student's IEP or the Section
504 plan, and shall determine whether the student's behavior
bears a relationship to his/her exceptionality by conducting a
manifestation determination hearing. If the hearing
determines the student's behavior is a manifestation of
his/her exceptionality, the IEP or Section 504 plan, may be
modified in accordance with the student's current needs.
Furthermore, the student may not be expelled.
If the behavior is not a manifestation of the student's
disability, then the student is to be referred to the Hearing
Board. Student with disabilities may be recommended for
expulsion with the continued provision of services in
accordance with the student's IEP or Section 504 plan. A
student identified as disabled under Section 504 shall be
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afforded disciplinary action to the same extent that such
disciplinary action is taken against handicapped students.
Students will follow the Administrative ReferralsConsequences as outlined below, but not to exceed ten
days of school suspension without a continuation of
FAPE ( a Free and Appropriate Public Education).
Administrative Referrals-Consequences
First Offense
Warning letter, conference, detention, ISS, or up to three days
out of school suspension
Second Offense
Up to five days out of school suspension, parent conference
before returning to school
Third Offense
Up to ten days out of school suspension, parent conference
upon return and referral for counseling services
Fourth Offense
Up to ten days out of school suspension, parent conference
and recommendation for expulsion
Blackville-Hilda Public School will adhere to all state
and federal regulations governing the discipline of
students with a disability.
SCHOOL BUS DISCIPLINE POLICY
The principal or assistant principal of a school has the
authority to deny bus privileges to any student. The
following actions will be taken for misbehavior on the
bus.
A Minor Offense shall be any offense of misbehavior
committed by a student or students on a school bus, which
endangers only the safety, and well being of that
particular student or students with the exception of
certain offenses.
A Major Offense shall be any offense of misbehavior
committed by any student or students on a school bus that
endangers the safety of other students who are passengers
on a school bus. This offense can be by direct physical
action or actions, which interferes with the safe operations
of the school bus driver.
AT NO TIME WILL A STUDENT BE ALLOWED TO
RIDE A DIFFERENT BUS OR CHANGE
TRANSPORTATION WITHOUT A WRITTEN NOTE
FROM THE PARENT/GUARDIAN. The principal
may make exceptions.
For Minor Offenses
1st Offense – Parent Conference (the school notifies the
parent by phone or mail)
2nd Offense – Up to 3 –day suspension from riding all
school buses
3rd Offense – Up to 5 – day suspension from riding all
school buses
4th Offense – Suspension from riding all school buses
for remainder of year.
For Major Offenses
1st Offense – 5 day suspension from riding all school
buses
2nd Offense – 10-day suspension from riding all school
buses
3rd Offense – Suspension from riding all school buses
for remainder of the year
LIST OF POSSIBLE SCHOOL BUS
MISBEHAVIOR OFFENSES:
Minor Offenses
• Out of seat while bus is in motion
• Eating and/or drinking on the bus
• Horse playing on the bus (may also be a major
offense)
• Making excessive noise
• Failure to sit properly in the bus seat
• Using profanity on the school bus (may also be a
major offense)
• Refusal to sit in an assigned seat
• Verbally abusing another student
• Yelling out the bus windows
• Riding the incorrect bus without permission
• Placing any part of the body out the bus window
• Possession of ipods, cell phones, and electronic devices on
the bus (any such items found on a bus will be
confiscated).
• Making obscene gestures to other on or outside the
bus.
• Getting off bus at improper stop, at school or bus top.
Major Offenses
expulsion for the remainder of the school year or even
to permanent expulsion.
• Direct disobedience to the instruction of the bus
driver.
• Fighting.
• Physical or verbal abuse of the bus driver while
he/she is operating the school bus.
• Physically abusing another student on the bus.
• Throwing objects on the school bus or out the bus
window.
• Physically picking at any other student on the bus.
• Possession of fireworks or other dangerous materials
on the bus.
• Playing with matches, lighters, etc, on the bus.
• Refusal to let another student sit down.
• Spitting on others on or outside the bus.
• Serious argument on bus between students (standing face
to face arguing or shoving but no licks passed).
• Making a direct threat against the bus driver while he
or she is operating the bus.
• Opening the bus emergency door.
• Physically interfering with the school bus driver while
he or she is operating the bus.
• Indecent exposure.
• Smoking.
• Acts of vandalism to the school bus.
• Failure to move away from a bus after getting off at
school or at a regular stop.
• Riding another bus while suspended from regular bus.
APPENDIX (A)
Legal Authority for Discipline in South Carolina
The Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, Section 59-63-90,
outlines the general powers and duties of school trustees
and states that the Board of Trustees shall also
Promulgate rules prescribing scholastic standards of
achievement and standards of conduct and behavior that
must be met by all pupils as a condition to the right of
such pupils to attend the public schools of such district.
See, also, Opinions of the Attorney General, Number
2051, page 134, 1965-66 as to authority of school
superintendents to regulate discipline.
Title 59, Chapter 63, Article 3, Discipline (Section 59-63210, et seq., Code of Laws for South Carolina, 1976).
Note: Under authority of state law, certain violations set
forth in the Code of Student Conduct may lead to
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Section 59-5-65 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976
(as amended) includes power and responsibility of the
State Board of Education to prescribe minimum standards
of conduct and behavior and to promulgate a uniform
system of minimum enforcement of rules of conduct.
State board of Education Regulations establishing minimum
standards of student conduct and disciplinary
enforcement procedures (R 43-279).
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Student Records Notice: Under the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act parents or eligible students have
the right to 1) inspect and review a student’s educational
records; 2) request an amendment to incorrect or
misleading records otherwise in violation of a student’s
privacy rights; 3) consent to disclosures of personally
identifiable information (except as allowed without
consent by law); and 4) file with the U.S. Dept. of
Education a complaint for any alleged failure by this
School District to comply with the Act. A more detailed
explanation of rights and procedures may be found in the
Policy Manual located at any school, area office, or the
District office. Policies may also be found online at the
Blackville-Hilda High Schools website
(www.Barnwell19.k12.sc.us). A copy of this policy will
be mailed to any parent upon request. Parents or
eligible students who have limited or no visual acuity,
who have a primary home language other than
English, or who may be disabled in some way which
effectively impairs their ability to see, comprehend, or
become aware of this notice will be accommodated
upon discovery of such limitations by the District.
Patrons who may be aware of others with such
limitations are requested to notify the District of these
circumstances.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
Barnwell County School District #19 does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age,
sex, national origin or disability in admission to or
access to education, other programs, services, and
activities; in employment practices; or in any aspect
of its operations. Questions, complaints, or requests
for information may be directed to the district office
803-284-5605.
EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS
Notification in Emergencies: In the event of abnormal weather or other conditions prompting the close and /or early dismissal
of school, parents should tune their radios or televisions to local stations for information regarding changes in school operations. The
following media are routinely contacted (although announcements, and the frequency thereof, are entirely at the discretion of
such media):
RADIO
STATION
WWDW
WKXC
WDOG
WORG
WWBD
WGFG
LOCATION
101.3 FM
99.5 FM
93.5 FM
100.3 FM
95.7 FM
105.1 FM
Columbia, SC
N. Augusta, SC
Allendale, SC
Orangeburg, SC
Orangeburg, SC
Orangeburg, SC
TELEVISION
STATION
WRDW-TV
WJBF-TV
WAGT-TV
WFXG-TV
WIS-TV
Channel 12
Channel 6
Channel 26
Channel 54
Channel 10
LOCATION
N. Augusta, SC
Augusta, GA
Augusta, GA
Augusta, GA
Columbia, SC
NEWSPAPERS
NAME
The People Sentinel
Aiken Standard
The State
The Times and Democrat
LOCATION
Barnwell, SC
Aiken, SC
Columbia, SC
Orangeburg, SC
Blackville-Hilda Public Schools
Barnwell School District #19
297 Pascallas Street
Blackville, SC 29817
Phone: 803-284-5605
Fax: 803-284-4417
Please visit our District’s Web site for up-to-date information.
Website: http:www.barnwell19.k12.sc.us
Blackville-Hilda High School
Grades 9-12
76 Atkins Circle
P. O. Box 245
Blackville, SC 29817
Phone 803-284-5700
Fax 803-284-3766
Principal: Dr . Sterling Harris
Email: [email protected]
Blackville-Hilda Jr. High School
Grades 7-8
446 Country Club Road
P. O. Box 186
Blackville, SC 29817
Phone 803-284-5900
Fax 803-284-0961
Principal: Dr . Sterling Harris
Email: [email protected]
Macedonia Elementary School
Grades Prek-6
556 Jones Bridge Road
P. O. Box 246
Blackville, SC 29817
Phone 803-284-5800
Fax 803-284-0959
Principal: Ms. Teresa Reid
Email: [email protected]