2021-2022 THE Official THS Student Handbook

DETENTION Before School Detention- Teachers may assign Before School Detention (BSD) for minor behavior infractions that occur during the school day. Teachers will give students reasonable notice of time and date of the detention. BSD is regularly scheduled Monday – Friday from (7:50am – 8:20am). Students have one day grace from the assigned date of BSD to begin serving. Students are expected to be on time for BSD. Students late to BSD will not be allowed to serve that day. Failure to serve within the grace period will result in a referral consequence. While serving BSD students are expected to remain in the classroom, alert and awake, for the duration of the time. DISPLAY OF SIGNS and/or FLAGS All posters, signs, flags, announcements, etc., must be approved by the administration before posting. DRESS CODE and PERSONALAPPEARANCE The purpose of a dress code is not to inhibit any person's taste in attire, but rather to better facilitate the process of education through reasonable guidelines of "dress." Instilling dignity, pride, modesty, and cleanliness are our goals. For these reasons, some types of clothing are prohibited. DRUG-FREE SCHOOL ZONE It is the intention of the Carroll County Board of Education, the administration, and the staff to keep THS a drug-free school zone. Because the use of alcohol and illicit drugs is wrong and harmful, their possession and use will not be tolerated on campus or at any school activity. Students are encouraged to contact the counselor's office for information related to drug and alcohol counseling. In addition, the Georgia Help line is available through the Governor's Commission on Drug Awareness and Prevention: 1-800-338-4745. All callers remain anonymous. DUAL ENROLLMENT Students who qualify have the option of taking college classes at the University of West Georgia or West Georgia Technical College while in high school. They must meet grade point average and college entrance requirements. These criteria will vary based upon the school and the student's high school classification. See the guidance/counseling department for further information on Dual Enrollment. EXTRACURRICULAR AND ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION The athletic programs at Temple High School offer a variety of team and individual sports for both boys and girls to participate as part of an athletic team. An individual must meet the eligibility requirements set forth under board policy and Georgia High School Association (GHSA) by-laws, have a current physical on file at the school, and have all necessary forms signed by the parents. As with all school activities, permission to participate depends on the overall good citizenship on the part of the student. The following interscholastic athletic programs are offered: FOOTBALL VOLLEYBALL BASEBALL FAST PITCH SOFTBALL CHEERLEADING TENNIS WRESTLING TRACK CROSS COUNTRY BASKETBALL GOLF SOCCER Please refer to the District Student Handbook Insert page D24 for Dress Code DRUG TESTING POLICY Please refer to the District Student Handbook Insert page D7 for Drug Testing of Students

Please refer to the District Student Handbook Insert page D8 for Extracurricular and Athletic Participation.

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