From the Principal’s Desk...From the Principal’s Desk Dear Parents and Students, It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to another school year at Holly Hill Elementary School

From the Principal’s Desk

Dear Parents and Students,

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to another school year at Holly

Hill Elementary School. We are excited to share in this educational journey

with you. Our school theme is “Walking into Excellence through Literacy”.

We have prepared this handbook to ensure a good understanding between

our school, parents and students. Please read over this handbook with your

child and discuss its contents.

As always, you are invited to visit our school, attend programs, volunteer in

classrooms, and become an active member of the school family. We are elated

that you will become a part of the HHE Family.

Sincerely,

Loretta Gadson-Washington

Principal

ORANGEBURG COUNTY CONSOLIDATED

SCHOOL DISTRICT THREE 1654 Camden Road

Holly Hill, SC 29059

Phone: (803) 496-3288

Fax: (803) 496-5850

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mrs. Betty Shuler, Chairman

Mrs. Beatrice Swett, Vice-Chairman

Mrs. Catherine Shuler, Secretary

Mrs. Alice M. Pickney, Parliamentarian

Mrs. Vernell Goodwin

Mr. Dennis White

Mrs. Barbara Butler

Mrs. Catherine Behr, Recording Secretary

DISTRICT OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Jesulon Gibbs-Brown, Superintendent

Gerald Wright, Associate Superintendent of Operations

Dr. Marty Conner, Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

Dr. Amy Edwards, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

JoAnn B. Lawton, Director of Personnel

Dr. Debora Brunson, Director of Curriculum

Janice Rivers, Director of Federal Programs

Dr. Liana Calloway, Director of Special Services

Daphne Walley, Director of Technology

Fannie Johnson, Supervisor of Health Services

Gail Sanders, Business Manager

Lydia Gilliard, Supervisor of Transportation

Holly Hill Elementary School

2015-2016 School Year Faculty & Staff

Mrs. Loretta Gadson-Washington, Principal

Mr. Corey McAlhany, Assistant Principal

BOOKKEEPER

Mrs. Tracy Elmore Lee

SECRETARY

Ms. Tracy Pelzer

GUIDANCE

Mr. Joseph Brown

Ms. Deanne Byrd

TAP MASTER TEACHER

Ms. Andrea Snell

READING COACH

Mrs. Sonya Crider

SCHOOL NURSE

Mrs. Emily Gillens

MEDIA SPECIALIST

Mrs. Patricia Watson-Brown

YOUTH COUNSELOR

Mrs. Mildred Casey

PARENT EDUCATOR

Mrs. Elizabeth Shingler

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Mrs. Albertha Johnson

Ms. Jasmine Johnson

Mrs. Patricia Johnson

KINDERGARTEN

Mrs. Kami Crook

Ms. Virginia Crum

Mrs. Rena McDonald

Mrs. Latasha Miles

FIRST GRADE

Ms. DeKorcia White

Ms. Andrea Goodwin

Ms. Shyda Stephens

Mrs. Deniquia Stroman

SECOND GRADE

Mrs. Margaret Bartlette

Mrs. Angela Fralix

Ms. Leanne Troutman

Mrs. Suzanne McWaters

THIRD GRADE

Mrs. Hope Brunson

Ms. Ava Miller

Ms. Marie Karr Trinidad

Mrs. Kristi Ott

FOURTH GRADE

Ms. Jamie Hill

Mr. Carlos Jenkins

Mrs. Margaret Reed

FIFTH GRADE

Mrs. Pamela Britt-Jones

Ms. Chanel Murray

Ms. Shelia Washington

SPECIAL SERVICES

Ms. Julie Adams - SC

Ms. Princess Rivera – SC

Ms. Aurea Puro – ECI Mrs. Geetha Rajan – ECI

Mrs. Glenda Fennessy – Res.

SPEECH

Mrs. Mynita Harrison

Ms. April Chisolm

ESOL TEACHER

Ms. Samajema Davis

ART

Mrs. Miriam James

MUSIC

Mrs. Lindsey Stone

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Ms. Gwendolyn Moore

COMPUTER LAB

TBA

TEACHERS’ AIDES

Mrs. Cynthia Addison - Media

Mrs. Evelyn Benjamin - SPED

Mrs. Vallie Bennett - K

Mr. Jason Bryant - SPED

Ms. Pernethia Gilliard - CD

Ms. Margaret Guess - SPED

Mrs. Nancy Jenkins - SPED

Ms. Zochina Robinson - K

Mrs. Jennifer Smalls-Bryant - CD

Ms. Brittany Rush –K

Ms. Ashlei Ravenell –CD

Ms. Felicia Sumpter - K

CAFETERIA

Mrs. Willa Dean Anderson

Mrs. Peggy Brown

Mrs. Brenda Gavin*

Ms. Florence Robinson – Manager

Mrs. Janice White

Ms. Beverly Brown

*-Crossing Guard

CUSTODIANS

Ms. Jerl Amous-Middleton

Mr. Clay Hezekiah

Mrs. Josephine Newton

Mr. Harold White - Head

Mrs. Quinnie Williams

SE SHADOWS

Ms. Marilyn Greene

Mrs. Cynthia Robinson

Mrs. Cynthia Jamison

Mrs. Latonia Clark

Ms. Kimberly Rivers

School Mission Statement: The mission of Holly Hill Elementary School is to provide a quality

instructional program to produce well-rounded students to succeed as productive citizens.

The Holly Hill Family Pledge

“Our school is our house and our house is our home”

Building A Legacy of Excellence!

Goodwill is the monarch of our house. We enter, exchange greetings and depart friends. Our

teachers inspire us to become successful, and we constantly invoke principles which uplift our

family and spread them throughout our community. Education is the key to our success. At all

times we are faithful to the vision, and Excellence is the Expectation.

To a few we are the hope of the future; to many we are the leaders of tomorrow. In fact, we are a

college of knowledge, a university of wisdom, a school for the better making of our dreams.

WE ARE HOLLY HILL ELEMENTARY!!!!!!

School Song:

When I wake up, I start my day. I go to school

Have fun in every way; We’re white and blue

And everybody’s cool.

(Refrain)


The Bulldogs are number one

At Holly Hill, we always love to have fun.

We learn all day; My friends and teachers lead the way

In work and play, we do our best

Each and everyday

(Refrain)



At Holly Hill we always love to have fun.

When my head’s down; My friends are round

To lift me off the ground

(Refrain)



At Holly Hill we always love to have fun

We always love to have fun

We always love to have fun

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah

School Colors: Blue and White School Mascot: Bulldogs

Bell Schedule: 7:15 a.m. The unloading of cars and buses begins ● Paraprofessional & Teacher supervision begins* 7:50 a.m. Deadline for serving breakfast to walkers & car riders

Breakfast ends ● The HHES Morning Show airs

8:00 a.m. Students must exit the cafeteria ● Car rider lines closes

Our instructional day begins

2:50 PM Afternoon announcements are made 3:00 PM Car riders are dismissed ● The instructional day ends

3:10 PM Bus riders are dismissed

4:30 PM Office closes

Attendance

Orangeburg County School District Three has a strict attendance policy based on state law.

Students are expected to be in attendance 180 days each year. Promotion for elementary school

students shall be denied at the 11th unexcused absence.

Regular attendance and punctuality are critical to a child’s success in school and in the future.

Coming to school late and leaving early interrupts the learning process for your child and their

classmates. Parents of students with excessive absences, tardies, or early check outs will be

required to meet with an administrator and/or county attendance supervisor, and may be placed

on an attendance contract.

Excessive absences (3 consecutive or 5 total unlawful/unexcused absences or 10 or more

lawful/excused absences) will result in students being placed on an attendance contract.

Written Excuses

Within three days of returning to school following an absence, a student must present a note

from his/her parent, legal guardian or physician containing the 1) date returning, 2) date or dates

of the absence and 3) reason for the absence. In order to be considered excused, the note must

be signed by the parent, legal guardian or physician and must include the follow up telephone

number where the parent or legal guardian may be reached.

Legal Absences

The following reasons are considered acceptable excuses for absences:

1. Absences due to extended or chronic illnesses certified by a physician (i.e. asthma,

mononucleosis, accident).

2. Absences due to health-related appointments approved by the principal, not to exceed

10 days for the school year (medical or dental appointments). A medical statement from

the physician will be required upon returning to school.

3. Absences where attendance in school would endanger the health of the student or others (i.e. chicken pox, mumps.)

4. Serious illness or death in the student’s immediate family. 5. Absences due to recognized religious holidays.

6. Absences due to special circumstances as determined by the principal, superintendent, or

Board of Trustees.

7. Participation in a school-sponsored event (provided the student has been absent less than

10 days previously). This includes all absences.

Tardy Policy

School begins at 8:00 a.m. Students arriving late must be signed in at the front office by a

parent or responsible person to receive a pass to class. For your child’s safety, never drop your

child off at an undesignated area of school property. Due to the large number of car riders, we

encourage car riders to arrive by 7:45 a.m. Tardies due to school bus transportation are not

considered unlawful, according to South Carolina State Law. Daily school attendance and

punctuality are critical to a child’s success in school. Repeated tardiness not only affects the

educational progress of your child, it also interrupts the teacher and the entire class. Parents of

students with excessive tardies will receive the following: 1. Verbal notification. 2. Written notification.

3. Second written notification.

4. Written tardy notice.

5. Parent conference with an administrator to place a student on a tardy intervention contract.

6. Referred to the County Attendance Supervisor.

Early Check-Out Procedures

For the safety of our students and staff, we need everyone’s cooperation and adherence to these

guidelines. Parents who have scheduled appointments during the school day should pick their

children up prior to 2:30 PM. The time between 2:30 and 3:00 PM is our busiest time of day as

we prepare for dismissal and should be reserved for emergency situations only. In the case of

an emergency that requires checking your child out after 2:30 PM, please receive permission

from an administrator. We appreciate your cooperation. Attendance during the entire school day

is an expectation. Early checkout is recorded in your child’s attendance record and on the sign

out card. An attendance intervention plan may be required if the amount of early checkouts

becomes excessive. Changes in transportation must be made via note, fax, or e-mail by 2:00

PM. E-mail requests to [email protected] or [email protected]. Teachers will not

be available and responsible for such email communiqués.

Morning Procedures • Students may not arrive at school before 7:15 a.m.

• Students should be in the classrooms by 8:00 a.m.

• Students who arrive after 8:00 a.m. must report to the main office with a parent or guardian

to receive a tardy pass.

Afternoon Procedures 1. Car riders will be dismissed from the car rider holding location which is the gym.

Parents should go through the car rider line with the “car rider” signs displayed in the front window of the vehicle. Please remain in your car. Students will not be

released to cars that do not display the school-issued car rider sign.

2. Students cannot be picked up by parents on foot from the bus loading area or car

rider locations due to safety and liability issues.

3. Students not picked up by 3:30 PM will need to be signed out in the office

following the regular checkout procedure.

Changes in Transportation Any student going home a different way than they usual must have a written note from their

parent or guardian. For your child’s safety, phone calls for transportation changes will not be

accepted. Changes must be presented in a written format (fax or email) to the school in the case

of an emergency. If faxing, call the school to verify the fax was received. The school fax number

is (803) 496-3526. You may also send a note with your child for his/her teacher in the morning

so that changes in dismissal can be confirmed. Please eliminate confusion for your child by

choosing one dismissal plan that may require a change only in rare circumstances.

Student Services and Health Information Parents of students having chronic illnesses or conditions should make sure that the nurse is

aware of the condition. Parents are required to leave an emergency number where someone

can be reached if necessary. A medical health information sheet should be filled out for

each child by the parent and updated as necessary during the school year. Current contact

information is critical for the safety and wellness of our children.

Medication at School

Orangeburg School District Three requires that parents of all students who need medication

during school hours:

1. Complete an official district Medication Permission Form. This form requires signatures of

the physician and parent/legal guardian.

2. Bring the medication in the current prescription bottle properly labeled by a registered

pharmacist as prescribed by law.

3. Medication must be brought in by the parent or responsible adult, NOT THE STUDENT. 4. Over-the-counter products will not be given at school without written prescriptions and

directions from a doctor. 5. All medicine not registered with the school nurse will be in direct violation of district policy

and dealt with accordingly. 6. School personnel will dispose of medication not claimed at the end of the school year.

7. All medication will be handled in accordance with the above guidelines through the school

nurse or principal’s designee.

Accident Insurance: The school offers accident insurance to your child if they are hurt at

school.

Dress Code:

I. The faculty, staff, and parents of Holly Hill Elementary School believe that a positive

school learning environment is a major factor in high student achievement. There are

many factors that lead to a positive learning environment. Safety, discipline, and school

unity are three of those factors. We believe that wearing school uniforms is one way to

achieve all three of these goals. School uniforms, which refer to wearing the same style

and color of dress, can create a safer environment because they help to identify students

who belong on a school campus; thus making it easier to identify non-school persons who

may be on the campus for disruptive purposes. School uniforms create a more

disciplined environment by reducing negative competition and arguments over dress

styles, by reducing dropout rates, and by increasing school attendance. Finally, school

uniforms promote school unity by eliminating factors that can create economic and social

divisions among individuals, such as clothing style and brands, thus allowing students to

become more conscious of such shared goals as meeting academic standards, developing

self-confidence, and understanding diversity. The positive learning environment to

which wearing school uniforms contributes helps to create an environment in which

student achievement is the highest priority.

The school uniform consists of:

• White, blue, burgundy or red tops

• Navy blue or khaki bottoms

II. Students are expected to be well groomed and neatly dressed at all times. We ask

cooperation in following these guidelines:

• Clothing/t-shirts with slogans, pictures, or emblems relating to alcoholic beverages,

drugs, or sex are not allowed.

• Please avoid wearing mini-dresses, mini-skirts, halter tops, biker’s pants.

• Leggings/jeggings should not be worn unless covered by shorts/dress/skirt of the

appropriate length (no shorter than 2 inches above the knee).

• Please print your child’s name on each item of clothing as well as other possessions.

• Shorts/skirts must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knees.

• All clothing must be worn as it was intended to be worn. Suspenders on overalls must be

fastened. Clothing may not be worn backwards.

• Clothing which exposes the midriff will not be allowed.

• Sagging pants are not allowed. A belt must be worn when needed.

• Hats and caps may not be worn inside the building.

• Flip flops are not allowed.

• Clothing designed with rips/holes should not be worn.

• Clothing that is excessively tight or revealing should not be worn.

Valuables

Students should not bring toys, radios, cell phones, electronic games, unnecessary money or

other valuables to school without the consent of the teacher. The school cannot be responsible

for items brought without permission. Items brought without permission will be turned into the

office. Parents may pick up these items from the office after the first offense. For repeated

offenses, items will be kept until the last day of school.

Lost and Found

Lost clothing will be placed in the lost and found room. Every effort will be made to return

misplaced items to their owners. PLEASE HELP US BY PUTTING YOUR CHILD’S NAME

ON COATS, SWEATERS, LUNCH BOXES, AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS.

Use of the Telephone

Students may not use the school telephone for personal calls except in case of an emergency. In

such cases, students should report to the office and receive permission to use the office

telephone. STUDENTS SHOULD TAKE CARE OF ARRANGEMENTS FOR AFTER-

SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION BEFORE THEY LEAVE HOME EACH MORNING.

Curriculum and Instruction:

Homework

Homework is an extension of classroom activities. All assignments will be challenging and

meaningful. Students will be assigned homework throughout the week. The purpose of

homework is as follows:

• To expand upon work started in class and to develop good study habits by stimulating

volunteer effort, initiative, independence, responsibility, and self-direction;

• To allow the students to enhance their creative ability;

• To transform worthwhile school activities into permanent leisure interests;

• To incorporate help and resources of the home and family.

Enrichment/Fine Arts/Special Areas

Students in grades K-5 have Art, Music, Physical Education, and Computer Lab classes. They

also visit the Library and have special guidance sessions. Our Child Development classes will

also receive some related arts services.

Guidance

The purpose of the guidance program is to focus on the total growth potential of each student

mentally, emotionally, socially, academically, and physically. The counselor welcomes the

opportunity to meet with all students, parents and teachers. The counselor conducts special

classroom guidance lessons, individual counseling sessions, etc.

Psychological Services

Students who are evaluated by a school psychologist and determined to be a learner with

disabilities may receive special services. These students will be served by a resource or self-

contained teacher. Each child will have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) which outlines

that child’s specific learning program for the year. Orangeburg County School District # 3

provides services for a wide variety of disabilities including hearing, vision, speech, learning

disabilities, mental disabilities, and emotional disabilities.

Speech

Speech therapy is provided to all students who qualify from pre-school through fifth grade. To

qualify, students must be referred by the teacher and screened by our speech therapists.

Media Center

Students are encouraged to use the library regularly. During this visit, the students will be

exposed to a variety of activities which will enhance their joy for reading such as: storytelling,

procedures for using the library, using reference materials, and creative activities that will

reinforce the classroom curriculum. Students will be encouraged to use the library for special

projects, research, and special learning centers. Students may check out books during their class

time in the library.

The media specialist is always available if you need special help for your child.

Report Cards

Report cards for Pre-K through fifth graders are sent home every nine weeks.

Grading scale for Orangeburg District #3

A - 93-100 B - 85-92 C - 77-84 D - 70-76 F - 60-69

Progress Reports

Teachers will send home progress reports and samples of your child’s work weekly or biweekly.

Please review the work, sign and return the papers as directed by the teacher.

Parent/teacher conferences will be scheduled throughout the school year.

Agenda/Assignment Pad

Teachers are to require students to write down their homework assignments and to have their

parent sign the assignment pad when the student completes the work.

It is the student’s responsibility to have this notebook in class and to enter the information. The

teacher will indicate what type of day the child experienced. Parents should review the

assignment notebook daily as a way to keep informed about your child’s progress.

Assessments

• ACT Aspire testing is administered to all students in grades 3-5 in the spring of the year

for writing, reading, English, math and science.

• Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) testing is administered to students in

grades 4-5 in the spring of each school year for science and social studies.

• Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) testing is administered to students in grades K-5

in the fall, winter, and spring of each school year.

• District benchmark testing is administered to students in grades K-5 each quarter.

• Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS) assessment is administered to Pre-K

students.

• DRA2 assessment is administered to Kindergarten students.

Parent Involvement

Parents are always welcome at Holly Hill Elementary School. For the safety of our children, all

persons (including parents) visiting the school must report to the office. Forgotten books, paper,

money, etc., may be left in the office for delivery. If you are planning a visit to your child’s

room, please notify the teacher in advance so he/she may plan for your visit.

Visitors No one may visit without a pass.

Visitors are REQUIRED to present a driver’s license when signing-in.

Visitors must wear a Visitor's Pass while they are on campus.

Volunteers Please contact the office or our Parent Liaison if you are able to volunteer at the school.

Volunteer activities range from making classroom materials, reading and telling stories, etc. We

welcome you to volunteer and become a major part of your child’s education. All Volunteers

must complete an application and be approved by the district.

School Improvement Council The School Improvement Council (SIC) is made up of parents, teachers, business members

and community members. This group meets monthly to enhance communication between the

school and the community and to advise the principal on school-related issues. If you would

like to serve on SIC, please inform the office. The SIC Chair is Mr. Joseph Brown.

Parent Teacher Organization The PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) is an organization made up of parents and faculty

members at Holly Hill Elementary School. The efforts of the PTO provide many valuable

services for our students and staff at HHE. We invite all parents and guardians to support and

enhance your child’s educational experiences by becoming active members of the Holly Hill

Elementary School PTO!

Student Clubs

The following clubs will be offered for student participation: BETA Club, Junior League, News

Show, Gardening Club, Student Council, Chorus, Dance, Ladies of Excellence, Men of

Distinction and Art Club. Other clubs will be added as the year progresses. Some clubs will be

age specific; however, all students will have an opportunity to participate in a club.

Policies and Procedures:

General School-wide Rules

• Students will obey all adults in charge.

• Students will use proper language, conduct, and manners.

• Students will respect property of school and others.

• Students will enter and leave all areas in an orderly manner.

• Students will bring only appropriate materials to school.

Rules for Specific Areas

Hallway

• Students must have a pass at all times

• Students will walk on the right side of the hall.

• Students will use a quiet voice – Level 1.

Cafeteria

• Students will use soft voices – Level 0 or 1.

• Students will say thank you and please.

• Students will get needed items when they go through the lunch line the first time.

• Students will clean up after themselves.

Restroom

• Students will use the restroom facilities properly and promptly.

• Students will use quiet, mannerly behavior.

Playground

• Students will wait turns for the equipment and use the equipment properly.

• Students must stay in sight of the teacher on duty and ask permission to leave the

playground when needed.

• Students should keep hands, feet, and other objects to themselves.

• Students must not throw sand or any objects.

• Students must not do flips off of any equipment.

• Students must line up when directed by the adult on duty or the classroom teacher.

• No rough playing will be allowed at any time.

Bus Conduct

Proper conduct on the school bus is essential. If in the judgment of school officials, a student is

endangering the safety of others, that student will be removed from the bus immediately. Also,

serious or dangerous misconduct on the bus may result in suspension.

No child will be allowed to ride any bus other than his/her regular bus, or get off at any other

stop other than his/her regular stop, unless he/she presents a note stating such from the parents or

legal guardian and signed by an administrator.

Disciplinary Procedures/Actions

In order to maintain an environment free from unnecessary disruption and safe for all, the

following disciplinary actions will be implemented in all classrooms and through the school

when a student misbehaves:

ORANGEBURG COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT

THREE MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENT DISCIPLINE GRADES PreK-5

Category I Offenses

1. Possession, use or sale of a narcotic drug or

controlled dangerous substance

2. Possession or use of a weapon (pistol, knife,

blackjack, brass knuckles, etc.)

3. Arson or burning, or attempted arson or attempted

burning action

4. Breaking and/or entering

5. Illicit sexual conduct

6. Bomb threat

7. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages

8. False alarms (pulling fire alarm when there is no fire)

9. Vandalism (major) Defacing, destroying or damaging

School property

10. Stealing

11. Taking or attempting to take personal property or

other property by force or fear (i.e. extortion or

shakedown)

12. Assault and battery

13. Verbal assault which is intended to incite, intimidate,

or abuse a person or persons

14. Continued and willful disobedience or open defiance

of the authority

15. Throwing or projecting dangerous object

Category 1 Actions

1. Conference, suspension, notification of police and

recommendation to the Board for disciplinary action


Recommendation to the Board for disciplinary action















Pay for damages

10. Conference, suspension, notification of police,

depending on severity of offense. Recommendation

to the Board for disciplinary action



12. Conference, suspension and/or notification of police,

depending upon severity of assault and






15. Conference and/or suspension

Category I Offenses (Continued)

16. Conduct of such character as to constitute a danger

to the physical well-being of other pupils or staff

member

17. Vandalism (minor)

Defacing, destroying or damaging school property

18. Fighting/Disruptions

19. Leaving premises without permission. No student is

allowed to leave campus at anytime, including lunch

or break time.

20. Smoking

21. Minor classroom/school disruptions (R43-279 LvI)

Category 1 Actions (Continued)



Pay for damages

18. Conference, three days suspension for all parties

Involved

19. Conference and/or two days suspension

20. Conference and/or detention and/or overnight

Suspension

21. Conference/overnight suspension, detention,

counseling, withdrawal of privileges/demerits/in-

school suspension or one-day suspension

10-days suspension for any incident that warrants recommendation to the Board. Out-of-school

suspension in elementary schools should be used sparingly. Principals/teachers are expected to conduct

activities (i.e. conflict resolution) that encourage good behavior, and use other corrective measures for

minor conduct before out-of-school suspension is employed.

Transportation Addendum

The preceding student discipline code applies to student behavior on school buses. In addition to the

discipline procedures outlined in the offenses code, principals may add or substitute the following

sanctions.

1. Three class days suspension from buses.

2. Five class days suspension from buses.

3. Ten class days suspension from buses.

4. Recommendation to the hearing officer for permanent bus suspension. Written

parent notification is required for a bus suspension.

Discipline for Special Education Students

Generally, special education students are/expected to comply with all regular school rules. Departure from

regular rules of student discipline in the case of students defined as “disadvantaged” under the IDEA or

Section 504 will occur only when individualized assessment of the particular case indicates that such

departure is appropriate. Special education students will be treated in accordance with procedures listed

under the school discipline code until ten (10) days out-of-school suspension are accumulated or until a

hearing before the hearing officer is required. In all cases where a special education student is

recommended for long-term suspension (10 days or more) or expulsion, the student's 1EP/504 committee

will meet within seven (7) days of the last offense to determine if the offenses are related to the disability

and to recommend a proper course of action if they are related. The IEP committee will consist of an

administrator, the student's special education teacher, a school psychologist, the parent or guardian, and

other persons, as needed, who are familiar with the student and the disabling condition. The agenda of this

IEP meeting will include the following:

1. Descriptions of the behaviors constituting the offense(s).

2. Review of the student's psychological reports and behaviors targeted in current and previous

IEP goals and objectives.

3. Determination by the committee that the behavior is or is not a manifestation of the disabling

condition.

4. Changes in IEP goals and discipline plans, if needed, to address disability related behaviors. The

committee will provide a recommended course of action for dealing with behaviors that are

directly related to the disabling condition.

5. Possible change in placement or referral to an outside agency.

6. Referral to the hearing officer (where specified) when behavior is determined not to be a

manifestation of the disabling condition.

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From the Principal’s Desk...From the Principal’s Desk Dear Parents and Students, It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to another school year at Holly Hill Elementary School