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SCHOOL
HOURS
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| 8:40
a.m. until 3:15 p.m. |
Kindergarten, First,
and Second Grades. |
| 8:40 a.m. until
3:15 p.m. |
Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grades. |
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| OTHER
IMPORTANT HOURS |
| 8:00 a.m. |
School building is opened by the custodian. |
| 8:15 a.m. |
Principal's and secretary's day begins. |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Teachers' day begins. |
| 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast Program. |
| 8:30 a.m. |
First Bell rings for students to enter
the building. STUDENTS SHOULD NOT ARRIVE BEFORE 8:40 a.m. UNLESS
THEY ENTER THE CAFETERIA FOR BREAKFAST OR ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE MORNING
WALKING PROGRAM. |
| 8:45 a.m. |
Second Bell rings indicating the school
day begins. Students arriving after 8:45 a.m. are tardy. Tardy students should report directly to
their homerooms. The teacher will record the student as being tardy. |
| 3:15 p.m. |
All students are
dismissed. Parents must assume responsibility for their child/children. |
| 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
Teachers are available for conferences
by request. |
| 9:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
Principal is available for conferences.
An appointment is often necessary as the principal may not always be available
when a parent drops in for a visit. |
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JAMES
B. KEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CODE OF CONDUCT
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PHILOSOPHY
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| A child's environment, the home, the neighborhood,
and the community at large, exert a powerful influence on the child's development
as he or she grows. The school is the center where all these forces
meet to prepare the child to take his or her place in society. |
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| The primary concern of the school is to
equip the child with the knowledge and skills necessary to live a productive
life as a responsible citizen. It is also the responsibility
of the school, along with the parents, to help each child develop academic
potentials, fulfill needs, expand interests, and learn self-control and
respect for the rights of others. |
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| Thus, the ultimate goal is
to help each student develop into a responsible and contributing citizen
by creating a pleasant atmosphere for learning and by recognizing differences
in cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds. |
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INTRODUCTION
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| The following statement relating to the
James B. Key Elementary School Code of Conduct are subject to continuous
review and revision by the students, parents, teachers, and principal of
the school. The sole purpose for establishing this code of conduct
is to ensure, to the highest degree possible, that each and every student
has a school environment conducive to learning. The basis for a code
of conduct is good manners, responsibility, and consideration for others. |
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| Classroom |
| The individual classroom teacher has direct
responsibility for all students assigned to his/her classroom. Therefore,
the individual teacher will establish the procedure by which order and
a good learning environment will exist. |
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| On the very first day of school, the teacher
will inform the students on the classroom rules. These rules will
not contradict the rules established by the Muscogee County School District's
Policies and Procedures, nor the system wide "Behavior Code and Discipline
Policy." |
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| Problems between students should be reported
immediately by the offended student to the supervising teacher.
The teacher will determine the appropriate action to be taken. |
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| Failure by the students to conform to
reasonable rules and expectations of their teacher/or teachers may result
in the following disciplinary actions: parent-teacher conferences,
staying after school hours, in-school suspension, and/or suspension from
school. |
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| Before
and After School |
| Students should not arrive before 8:30
a.m. unless they are participating in the Breakfast Program. No playing is allowed on the playground before school.
After school is dismissed, students should go directly home. They
will not be permitted in the school building. |
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| Parents
are strongly urged not to permit their children to be on the school grounds
except when under the direct supervision of a parent, another adult, or
older brother or sister. |
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| Detention |
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| Each
classroom teacher will handle 30 minute detentions according to the published
classroom guidelines. This rule is in accord with the "Muscogee County
School District's Behavior Code and Discipline Policy." |
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| "School principals have the authority
to send a student home early or require him/her to stay in after school.
Teachers have the authority to detain a student after school; however,
they should advise the principal. When indicated, parents are to
be notified. In the case of students whose immediate detention would
pose transportation problems, twenty-four hours warning will be given before
detention takes place." |
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ELEMENTARY DISCIPLINE PLAN |
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| DISCIPLINE
PROGRAMS - All teachers and administrative
interventions will take into consideration the age and circumstances of
each individual child and situation. Parents are a vital part of
the process of working toward improving student conduct and will be
included in all levels "of" consequences as often as possible. |
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| LEVEL 1
- The following are violations handled by the teacher and include, but
are no limited to: |
| 1. Horseplay,
wrestling, clowning, acting out |
| 2. Verbal
exchange not involving profanity or threats |
| 3. Excessive
talking |
| 4. Throwing
objects in class (other than those which could cause injury) |
| 5. Pencils
pops, spitballs |
| 6. Minor hall
disruptions, our of class without a pass |
| 7. Name calling
(other than profanity or racial slurs) |
| 8. Possession
of unauthorized objects (other than drugs or weapons) |
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Inappropriate behavior in the lunchroom (loud talking, playing
in the food, cutting in line, etc.) or bathroom |
| 10. Continuous
lack of instructional materials |
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| INTERVENTIONS
(Handled by the teacher appropriate for the age and individual need of a
child) |
| 1.
Verbal warning |
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Low profile interventions |
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Change in student seating |
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Private conferences with the student |
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Telephone call/conference/written communication with the parents |
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Formulation of a behavioral contract/action plan |
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Referral to the counselor |
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After school detention with the teacher |
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Time out period in another classroom/silent lunch table |
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Referral to the Student Support Team |
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| MAJOR AND
CRITICAL VIOLATIONS - The following are violations which have
consequences specified in the Muscogee School District Student Behavior
Code or which cause serious disruptions and require more serious
consequences. |
| 1. Major
disruptive behavior |
| 2. Failure to
serve detention |
| 3. Fighting,
bullying |
| 4. Forgery or
altering school forms/documents |
| 5. Leaving
school grounds without permission |
| 6. Obscene or
inappropriate language, gestures, or acts |
| 7. Theft,
attempted theft or possession of stolen property |
| 8. Leaving
class or designated area without permission |
| 9. Refusing to
appropriately participate in fire drills, weather drills or
other crisis practices |
| 10. Willful or
dangerous acts such as possession/use of firecrackers, smoke
bobs, etc. |
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Insubordination, disrespect to adults |
| 12. Refusal to
follow directions or school rules |
| 13. Vandalism |
| 14. Trespassing |
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Unauthorized possession of dangerous instruments |
| 16. Providing
false information |
| 17. Sexual
harassment |
| 18. Verbal
abuse |
| 19. Continuous
disregard for school rules |
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| INTERVENTIONS
(Handled by the principal or designees as appropriate for the age and
individual needs of a child) |
| 1. Referral to
counselor |
| 2. Parent
contact and/or conference |
| 3. In School
Suspension |
| 4. Work detail
and/or loss of privileges |
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Out-of-School Suspension |
| 6. Referral to
Student Intervention |
| 7. Referral to
Interagency Community Council |
| 8. Saturday
Conduct School |
| 9. Referral to
Discipline Tribunal |
| 10. Alternative
School |
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| LEVEL III
- These are the most serious misbehaviors and may result in an automatic
referral to the Disciplinary Tribunal at any time. |
| 1. Possession
of a firearm or deadly weapon |
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Possession/use of drugs, alcohol, controlled substances, tobacco
or, related products of paraphernalia |
| 3. Verbal
threats or physical assaults of staff members |
| 4. Use of a
dangerous weapon/instrument to intimidate or injured |
| 5. Substantial
damage to personal or school property |
| 6. Issuance of
a bomb threat |
| 7. Arson |
| 8. Sale,
attempted sale or distribution or alcohol, tobacco, controlled
substances |
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| General
Playground Rules |
| Since the school has an adequate supply
of playground equipment, students should not bring balls or other toys
to school. Students are not to throw any object on the playground
except balls. Abusive and indecent language is forbidden at all times.
Students must wear shoes at all times. |
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| Students should follow general guidelines
of safety on all playground equipment. These guidelines include,
but are not limited to, no double swinging, no twisting on the swings,
and not climbing up the slide. |
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Library |
| The school library contains approximately
13,145 books, and 708 audio visual items. It is staffed by a qualified
librarian who is available to help students in any way possible.
Lost and damaged library books will have to be paid for at replacement
value. The child whose name appears as the check-out name will be
held responsible for the book. The student is responsible for the
book no matter where the book is left. A child cannot take home a
book which is not checked out to him/her. |
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| Lunchroom |
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| Lunch will be served during the hours
of 10:45 a.m. and 1:05 p.m. The "Class A" standard type lunch will
be served to students. Prices are as follows: |
| Breakfast (all students) |
.85
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Lunch (all students) |
$1.35
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| Breakfast (reduced) |
.30
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Lunch (reduced) |
.40
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| Breakfast (adults) |
$1.50
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Lunch (adults) |
$2.75
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Adult visitor |
$3.50 |
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| Milk or juice purchased alone
or extra - 40¢ for milk and 30¢ for juice. |
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| Parents desiring to eat lunch
with their children must contact the lunchroom manager (685-7641) by 9:30
a.m. on that day. |
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| Breakfast |
| Breakfast is served from 8:00 a.m. until
8:30 a.m. No breakfast will be served after 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
prices are announced in August. As students receive the breakfast
tray, they are to fill the table as assigned. When a student finishes
breakfast, the student must return the tray, pick up belongings, and report
to the assigned area. |
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| School
Counseling Program |
| The Muscogee County School District Guidance
Department implements a Developmental Guidance Program in grades Pre-K
through five. The school counselor assists the students in developing interpersonal skills and in developing their decision-making and problem-solving
skills. This is accomplished through classroom guidance, small groups,
and individual counseling. |
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| The school counselor is available
to students and parents during regular school hours. To call the
counselor's office directly, dial 685-7639. |
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| Conduct
in the Lunchroom |
| Students are to obey the lunchroom monitors
at all times. Students are to maintain quiet, orderly behavior and
practice good table manners, including showing consideration for others
eating at the table. Trading or selling food is prohibited.
All necessary eating utensils (forks, spoons, napkins, etc.) and purchase
of additional milk/or juices must be picked up when moving through the
serving line. Remember - A clean lunchroom is a much nicer place
to eat. |
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| Bathrooms |
| Restroom breaks will be provided students
throughout the day at designated times. Students are to conduct themselves
properly when using the facilities. Any misuse or abuse of the restrooms
should be reported immediately to the supervising teacher or principal.
Offenders will be disciplined. |
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| Hallways |
| Students should walk through the hall
in a single file line, quickly, quietly, and efficiently, to their destination
without talking, making unnecessary noises, or having physical contact
with any other student. |
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| Visitors |
| For security reasons, all visitors to J. B. Key Elementary should report to the office for assistance. Students
and teachers should report immediately the presence of unidentified persons
in the building or on the school grounds. This information should
be reported to the principal. |
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Tardies |
| All students are expected to be seated
in their classrooms by 8:45. Students who are late will report directly
to the classroom. It is important that students be in school the
entire day. THEY SHOULD NOT BE CHECKED OUT EARLY EXCEPT IN CASES
WHERE IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. |
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| Students
Leaving School Before Dismissal Time |
| The Board of Education states students
are not to leave school before dismissal time without the knowledge and
consent of the principal. If it is necessary for a parent to remove
a child early, please follow the procedures listed below: |
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| A. Write a signed note to
the child's teacher stating the reason. |
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| B. Come to the office for
assistance. The secretary will give you a note to release the child
from the class. |
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| C. Parents must come to school;
the child will not be allowed to leave school unless accompanied by an
adult. Parents must sign the child out of school |
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| Withdrawals |
| Students and/or parents should notify
the office of anticipated withdrawals as soon as possible. Withdrawal
papers must be picked up at the school on the last day of attendance.
It takes several hours to prepare the necessary papers. We request
at least 24 hours notice before your child is to be withdrawn. |
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| Use
of Office Telephone |
| The school telephone is to be used only
for school business and emergency purposes. Giving children messages
is very disruptive to the entire class. Parents should give specific
directions to the child before the child leaves home. Parents should
also give directions in the event school is dismissed early for snow or
other emergencies. |
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| Fighting |
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| The home and school MUST work together
in helping the children learn to settle disagreements through discussion
and not fighting. FIGHTING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AND WILL NOT
BE TOLERATED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Students caught for fighting
will be subject to suspension. The number of suspended days will
be left to the discretion of the principal. Physical abuse, threats,
insults, or mistreatment should be reported immediately to a teacher of
the principal. |
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| Threats
and Intimidation |
| Students MUST report such activity
to the teacher or principal. Students guilty of threats and/or intimidation
for any reason will be subject to severe disciplinary actions by the teacher
and principal. |
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| Buying,
Selling, and Trading |
| No solicitation from or by students is
permitted in school. Borrowing, buying, selling, or tracing causes
problems that are not a part of the school's responsibility. |
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| Personal
Property |
| Students should only bring to school those
personal items necessary for school work. If jewelry is worn, it
must be worn at all times. Watches, rings, bracelets, and other forms
of expensive jewelry or objects of sentimental value should not be brought
to school. |
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| Students should not bring any money to
school, except what they need for lunch or school supplies. Students
should keep personal items and money with them at all times. The
school cannot be responsible for everyone's personal belongings. |
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| Gum and
Candy |
| Students are not allowed to bring chewing
gum and candy to school. This causes serious problems. Gum
and candy brought to school will be taken up and will not be returned. |
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| Student
Dress Code |
| The Board of Education rule is:
"Pupils are required to be clean both in dress and in person; and when,
in the opinion of the teacher and /or the principal, they are unfit to
appear in school, they may be sent home to be properly prepared for school." |
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| The J. B. Key Elementary School rule is
that kindergarten through fifth graders may wear shorts, but not short
shorts or bikers' shorts. Shirts and blouses must come at least to
the waistline. Fishnet and halter tops are not allowed. Miniskirts
are not allowed for grades three through five. No child will be allowed
to wear a shirt the advertises alcohol, tobacco, or use of weapons.
Any shirt which advocates disrespect for students, teachers, or parents
will not be permitted. Students who come to school dressed inappropriately
may be sent home to change or be asked to call their parents to bring them
the appropriate clothing. |
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Textbooks |
| Textbooks are issued to each student.
In some cases students may not receive a book for each class or may receive
a supplementary book for a class. The textbook is the responsibility
of the student. Lost, stolen, or damaged books must be paid for at
the replacement value. |
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| Head Lice |
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| Once a child has been found to have nits or
active head
lice, they must be picked up and treatment initiated. the student will be
isolated from others students until the parent/guardian arrives. The
student may not return to school until proof of treatment is presented to
office personnel. The principal may require additional documentation of
treatment from a health care provider or the health department. When the
student is brought back to school, he/she will be checked by an office
designee prior to returning to class. |
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HONORS
AND AWARDS
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| The Key Elementary Staff and the PTA work
together to reward student achievement. PTA provides pencils, ribbons
and coupons to students. |
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| Students are recognized each six weeks
for perfect attendance, A/B or E/G Honor Roll, and Principal's List - All
A's or all E's. In addition, students are presented with certificates for
AR reading achievement, AR math and any school-wide or county awards they
receive throughout the year. These presentations are made on WKEY, our
"in-house" television broadcast. |
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| End of the year awards celebrations will be
held in the morning. the week of May 19th. Students will receive awards
fro perfect attendance, principal's list (all A's), and A/B honor roll.
In addition, student will be recognized for positive actions [Caught Ya Being
Good] and leadership, [Outstanding Citizen]. |
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| Students who achieve the highest recorded
points in the AR program be honored. Last year, the student with the top
score won a bicycle. |
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| Students who maintain superior ratings in the
WKEY Broadcasting Program will receive trophies, The most outstanding
patrols will earn trophies. The outstanding peer helpers receive
trophies. |
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| The student that brings in the most phone books
fro recycling will win a trophy. This year, a student will win a trophy
for being the most environmentally conscious student in the school. We
encourage our students to find ways to help save the environment. |
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GIFTED
PROGRAM
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| Gifted education is provided for all students,
K-12, who have the potential for exceptional academic achievement.
To be eligible for gifted education services, a student must meet specific
criteria established by the State Board of Education. |
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| An outline of the criteria follows.
To have a student evaluated for the gifted education, two forms should
be completed and returned to Programs for the Gifted. The parent
should complete the "Parent Request and Consent for Evaluation Form" and
return it to the school. The school should complete the "Student
Information Sheet." The student will be scheduled for evaluation
after these forms are received. |
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Georgia Eligibility Criteria for
Gifted Programs
160-4-2-09 |
Any test score used to established
eligibility shall be current within the year.
Test scores for mental ability shall
be composite score or total score. |
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Mental Ability Test Score |
Achievement Score |
| K-12 |
99th percentile |
N/A |
| 3-12 |
96th percentile |
85th percentile composite or |
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90th percentile Total Reading including
Reading Composite or Total Math |
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160-42-38
(Multiple Criteria) |
A student must meet criteria in any
three of the following four areas.
At least one of the criteria must be met
by a score on a nationally normed test.
Any data used to establish eligibility in one area shall not be used
to establish eligibility in another area.
Any test score used to establish eligibility
shall be current within two years. |
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| Mental Ability |
Achievement |
Creativity |
Motivation |
| >96th percentile, by age, on a
composite full scale score or appropriate component score of a standardized
mental ability test. |
>90th percentile, by age, on Total
Battery score or Total Reading or Total Math of a standardized achievement
test. |
Superior rating, a score >90 on
a scale of 1-100 on a student-generated product/performance using standardized
creativity characteristics rating scales.
OR
superior performance, score >90 on
a scale o 1-100 as evaluated by a panel of three or more individuals. |
GPA of >3.5 on a 4.0 scale over
previous two years (grades3-12 only)
OR
A superior rating (numerical score >90
on a scale of 1-100) on a student-generated product or performance evaluated
and verified by a panel of three or more professionals or experts in a
field (grades K-2 only) |
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page was created by Craig C. Harrison. E-mail
cchcah@earthlink.net This
page was last updated 01/09/06 James
B. Key Elementary School Muscogee
County School District
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