2021-2022 THE Official THS Student Handbook

INSTRUCTION The program of instruction is designed to prepare students with the skills and knowledge needed to enter the world of work and to continue their education. The curriculum is designed to satisfy these goals by providing the skills needed for cognitive and affective growth. The staff is committed to the development of the individual. Instructional activities are designed to develop the intellectual, personal, physical, and social potential of each student. To assure the necessary academic skills are mastered, students are given standardized tests at various grade levels. Uninterrupted Instructional Time – In any grade nine through twelve, interrupted classes for the purpose of assemblies or other school events are limited to ten instructional days (60 instructional hours) per year for participation in non-instructional activities. LOCKERS All students are advised to obtain a locker rental from the school. All student lockers are the property of Temple High School and are subject to search by school authorities at any time. Students may rent lockers during the year for a $15.00 fee. Fees must be paid with cash, check, or money order. 1. Use the locker assigned, no trading 2. Do not share your locker with others not assigned to it. You are responsible for its contents! 3. Do not bring valuables to school! The school is not responsible for personal property. 4. Keep your combination a secret. Make sure your locker is closed and locked. 5. Keep your locker clean inside and out. 6. Jamming lockers with paper wads, trading lockers, locker vandalism, etc. may result in loss of locker use. 7. Lockers like other personal items such as purses, phones, and book bags are subject to search at any time. MEDIA CENTER The Temple High School Media Center provides instructional support for the entire school curriculum. The Media Center is open each school day, Monday through Friday, from 7:45 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. Students will need a pass from their teacher to visit the media center. MEDICATIONS Please refer to the District Student Handbook Insert page D9 for Medication Guidelines – Admin. Rule JGCD-R MOMENT OF SILENCE Georgia Senate Bill 396 requires that each public school classroom at the opening of school each day conduct a moment of silence for the purpose of quiet reflection. This moment of quiet reflection is not intended to be and shall not be conducted as a religious service or exercise. It shall be a moment of silent reflection on the anticipated activities of the day. NUTRITION PROGRAM Temple High School cafeteria offers nutritional meals to students at breakfast and lunch. A variety of choices are offered to appeal to students’ needs and appetites. Students will be able to purchase extra food items, such as bottled water, fruit juice drinks, or additional entrees when they purchase lunch. The menus are published in the Sunday newspaper and are available on the system website. Students are reminded:

Meal Prices

Breakfast: Students - NO CHARGE

Lunch: Students - NO CHARGE

Adult $1.75

Adults - $3.75

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