Policies & Procedures
2016- 2017
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Policies & Procedures Committee
2016 – 2017
Stephanie Y. Simmons, Assistant Principal
Christie Feiler, BHS Teacher
Roberto Marrero, BHS Teacher
Betty Hood, BHS Teacher
Erica Powell, BHS Teacher
Dr. Patrick White, BHS Teacher
Alice Charron, PTO President
Brooke Baldwin, Student Senate
Woody Woods, Student Senate
Zane Coggin, Student Senate
Emma Beth Carter, Student Senate
Madison Young, Student Senate
Joey Bonnaire, Student Senate
Sam Christie, Student Senate
Final Daft – August 8, 2016
***Policies and procedures are subject to being revised per the
discretion of the committee and administration.
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Brentwood High School
Policies and Procedures
School Year 2016 – 2017
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Brentwood High School expects all students to abide by ethical academic standards. Academic
dishonesty—including plagiarism, cheating or copying the work of another, using technology for illicit
purposes, or any unauthorized communication between students for the purpose of gaining advantage
during an examination—is strictly prohibited. Brentwood High School’s Academic Integrity Policy
covers all school-related tests, quizzes, reports, class assignments, and projects, both in and out of class.
The purpose of Brentwood High School’s Academic Integrity Policy is to prepare students for the reality
created by the technology explosion, for the world of college and beyond, where cheating and plagiarism
have dire consequences.
Plagiarism is not the same as cooperation or collaboration. Teachers often expect, ever encourage,
students to work on assignments collectively. This is okay, as long as whose work being presented is
clearly relayed.
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Collaboration is to work together (with permission) in a joint intellectual effort.
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Plagiarism is to commit literary theft; to steal and pass off as one’s own ideas or words, and to
create the production of another. When you use someone else’s words, you must put quotation
marks around them and give the writer or speaker credit by citing the source. Even if you revise or
paraphrase the words of someone else, if you use someone else’s ideas you must give the author
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credit. Some Internet users believe that anything available on-line is public domain. Such is not the
case. Ideas belong to those who create and articulate them. To use someone else’s words or ideas
without giving credit to the originator is stealing.
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Cheating is considered a serious violation of the process of education. It includes, but is not limited to, the
willful giving or receiving of an unauthorized, unfair, dishonest, or unscrupulous advantage over other
students in schoolwork or activities. Some examples are unauthorized copying of assignments (including
computer documents and files); stealing another student’s homework and turning it in as one’s own;
plagiarism; submitting pre-written work for set classroom exercises or tests; using unauthorized study aids,
notes, books, data, or other information; selling or buying or sharing papers without authorization; altering
an assignment or test after it has been graded; stealing tests or other unauthorized material, or passing such
material stolen by others; talking or signaling to another student during a test or quiz; looking at another
student’s answers during a test or quiz, or permitting another student to look at one’s own test or quiz;
possessing or using “crib” or cheat sheets; leaving books open on the floor to view during a test or quiz;
using unauthorized calculators, palm computers, or other electronic devices to obtain answers during tests
or quizzes; passing test information on to students in other classes; computer fraud; sabotaging the project
or experiments of other students. Intending to cheat is considered the same as cheating.
Forgery or stealing includes, but is not limited to, gaining unauthorized access to exams or
answers to an exam, altering computer or grade-book records, or forging signatures for the purpose
of academic advantage.
The determination that a student has engaged in academic dishonesty shall be based on specific evidence
provided by the classroom teacher or other supervising professional employee, taking into consideration
written materials, observation, or information from others.
Students found to have engaged in academic dishonesty shall be subject to disciplinary as well as
academic penalties, as outlined below:
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1st offense: receive a zero for the activity; the teacher will contact the parent and appropriate
administrator; student assigned Friday School
2nd offense: receive a zero for the activity; the teacher will contact the parent and appropriate
administrator; student assigned two days ISS
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3 offense: receive a zero for the activity; the teacher will contact the parent and appropriate
administrator; student assigned 5 days ISS or ALC at administrator’s discretion
Flagrant acts of cheating, such as falsifying or changing a teacher’s records, will result in more serious
consequences.
ASSEMBLIES
An indication of the cultural level of the school is the conduct of its student body at assemblies. At all
assemblies, Brentwood High School students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with
the nature of the program. Full attention is to be given to any speaker or program participant. Unacceptable
behavior will result in removal from the assembly and other disciplinary procedures.
ATHLETICS
The Athletic Department of Brentwood High School strives for a drug free environment. We expect a
healthy lifestyle for all of our athletes. Drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or any other negative life choice that
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hinders the full development of the individual is discouraged. Individuals who choose to partake in these
prohibited substances will be disciplined by an administrator; the incident reported to the coach (es) of the
individual sport(s) in which the student participates. In addition to the normal school consequences for the
infraction, each coach can terminate the student’s participation in a particular sport.
It is the responsibility of each coach to help our youth who participate in athletics to reach their maximum
potential and, in doing so, coaches reserve the right to insure that our programs have the highest possible
standards for participants, both physically and academically. It is the student athlete’s responsibility to
communicate with his/her individual coach regarding issues concerning attendance and academics. It is
the responsibility of each student athlete to have a current physical on file in the athletic office prior to
tryouts
ATTENDANCE – Excused Absences
Attendance is a key factor in student achievement, and, therefore, students are expected to be present
each day that school is in session. Conditions for which a student’s absence may be excused are:
1. Illness of the student. The principal may require a doctor’s statement.
2. Illness in the immediate family, which requires absence of the student from school. The principal may
require a doctor’s statement.
3. Death in the immediate family. Absence should not exceed 5 days.
4. Religious holidays regularly observed by persons of the student’s faith. The principal may require a
statement from the minister or other person recognized by the given religious group.
5. Absences for other reasons may be excused if, in the judgment of the principal, the circumstances warrant.
If a parent or teacher feels that the principal has been either too harsh or too lenient in judging an absence as excused
or unexcused, he should communicate this to the principal whose judgment, after further consideration of the matter,
will be final at the school level. Parents may, if they still disagree, forward their complaint to the Director of
Schools.
ATHLETIC OR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES – Students are expected to be present on
the day of an extra-curricular activity or team sport. However, should they become ill or
personal matters may prevent them from attending school; the following procedures are expected to be
followed:
1. Student must notify the activity sponsor or coach immediately; to enable them to make appropriate
adjustments to a program or team.
2. In the event the student situation changes in time for the activity or sport. The activity sponsor or
coach will submit a formal appeal to the principal or assistant principal in order to participate.
CLASS ABSENCE – If a student is 15 or more minutes late to any class period, the student will be considered
absent for that class period.
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COLLEGE DAYS – Two approved college visits will not count toward senior exemptions. All other college visits
will count as absence against senior exemptions. In order to receive an excused absence, the student must bring a
statement from the college on school letterhead to verify the visit. Also, students must have their absence approved
in advance by attendance and must check with their teachers for assignments. Any absence for a college visit
above the allotted visit(s) must be prearranged and approved by an administrator. Freshmen and sophomores will
not be given approved college visits.
FIELD TRIPS are considered school activities and are not counted as an absence from class.
SENIOR EXAMINATIONS – Semester and final exams for each individual subject shall not be required for those
high school seniors who have maintained an average of 91 or higher in that subject have been absent no more than
6 class periods in that subject (not including two approved college visits) during the semester, and have not
been suspended during the year. The 6 class periods of absence includes all absences in that subject whether
excused or unexcused. Suspension includes days assigned to in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension,
and/or suspensions to the ALC results in immediate loss of final exam exemptions. Attendance can be monitored
and checked on Skyward.
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS - Students involved in a traffic accident may receive an excuse absence/tardy
with documentation from the proper school official.
ATTENDANCE – Excessive Absences
1. Students who have had five unexcused absences within a school year will have violated the attendance laws of
this state. The name of any student who has accumulated five unexcused absences shall be submitted to the
Attendance Department for proper disposition. Administration shall report any child who habitually and
unlawfully absents himself from school to the juvenile judge, where said judge shall deal with the matter as he
may determine to be in the best interest of the child.
2. A student with 10 OR MORE ABSENCES per year will be required to have doctors’ notes for any new absences
to be excused.
3. Ten (10) consecutive or fifteen (15) total unexcused absences during any semester result in a student becoming
ineligible to retain a driver’s permit or license, or to obtain such if of age.
ATTENDANCE – Unexcused Absences
SKIPPING SCHOOL – Any student who is absent from class for an unacceptable reason is considered to be
skipping, and the absence is unexcused. Lunch is a class period. Skipping during exam week may bring about
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an ISS assignment at the beginning of the next semester. Repeated violators may be referred to Juvenile Court
and the ALC. Seniors are reminded that any form of suspension means a loss of exam exemptions.
ATTENDANCE – Consequences for Unexcused Absences (Skipping)
1st Incident of a Period Absence – 2 Detentions
2nd Incident of a Period Absence – Friday School
(or 1st time with multiple periods)
3rd Incident of a Period Absence – ISS (1 Day)
4th Incident of a Period Absence – ISS (2 Days)
5th Incident of a Period Absence – ISS and parent meeting with assistant principal.
ATTENDANCE – Procedures for Absences
1. Parents should phone the Office of Student Services (472-4225). Between 7:00 and 8:00 A.M. the day the
student is absent. The fax number for the attendance office is 472-4241.
2. All absences require parents to complete the BHS Absence and Prearranged form, found on BHS website.
See sample of form on this page. The Office of Student Services opens at 7:00 A.M. The note should
include the dates absent, the reason for the absence, and the phone number where the parent or guardian
may be contacted during the day. If the parent has not already called, the school will attempt to confirm
the written verification by phone. The note will be accepted up to three days after the absence. If class time
is missed while submitting the note, the student will also be given a tardy slip.
3. After an absence, students are required to report to Student Services and pick up an admittance slip.
4. A student should report to class before requesting a pass to the clinic, guidance, or the Office of Students
Services. The absence from class will be considered unexcused for the class period if this procedure is not
followed.
5. PRE-ARRANGED ABSENCES – Absences for reasons not defined in this document must be pre-arranged
and approved by the grade-level principal one week prior to the absence. A letter stating dates and the
purpose of the absence should be submitted to the Office of Student Services. The grade-level principal
will review the student’s attendance and grades to decide whether to grant the request. If the request is
approved, the Office of Student Services will provide an absence form for each teacher’s signature prior to
the trip. It is the student’s responsibility to request and return all make-up work as designated by their
teachers.
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See sample Absence and prearranged absence form below:
5304 Murray Lane, Brentwood, TN 37207
Absence and Prearranged Absence Form
Prearranged absences must be submitted 1 week prior to start date of absence.
Reason for absence: (Check one.)
College
Court
DMV (max 3 class periods)
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Funeral
Medical (doctor note required)
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Extra-Curricular Activity:
Illness
other:
Travel (1 trip, up to 5 days excused)
*Attach any documentation to this form. (Doctor’s notes are required after 10 absences.)
Please print and fill in completely.
Student’s Name: ___________________________________________Grade:________
Date(s) of Absence: _______________________________________________________
Parent Name: ___________________________________________________________
Parent Signature: _____________________________ Phone: __________________
Please find Absence and Pre-Arranged Absence form on BHS website.
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ATTENDANCE – Make-Up Policies for Assignments
1. The student must take responsibility to get assignments when absent. It is recommended that the student
go to his/her teacher during their office hours if the student cannot obtain adequate information from
classmates.
2. For absences of one to three days, a student may have up to three days to complete all make-up work. The
teacher and the student will develop a plan for completing the assigned work upon return of the student.
3. If a student misses one day and returns on a test day, then the student should have an extra day to make up
the work unless the test was announced prior to the student’s absence and if no new material was introduced.
Then the student should take the test on the scheduled day.
4. If a student is absent on a test day, they will be expected to take the test the day they return.
5. FIELD TRIPS – It is the student’s responsibility to notify his teacher of an absence prior to the field trip
and to obtain assignments for the day(s) he will be out of class. At this time the teacher will give the date
the assignments will be due. If the test, assignment, or quiz has been scheduled prior to the field trip, the
student is required to take the test no later than the day of his return.
6. Students with prearranged absences must consult teachers concerning assignments in advance.
ATTENDANCE – Arriving During School Hours
1. A student arriving to school less than 15 minutes late will report directly to his/her first class. The
teacher will determine whether it is necessary for the student to report to Student Services.
2. A student arriving to school more than 15 minutes late must SIGN IN and bring a note to the Office of
Student Services immediately upon arrival. The note must include the date, reason for the late arrival, the
parent’s/guardian’s signature, and a phone number to contact the parent during the day. Students who
submit forged or unauthorized notes will be subject to suspension. These notes must be confirmed by phone
before a decision is made about whether the lateness is excused. If the student arranges a phone call
impersonating a parent, all students involved will be subject to suspension.
3. If a student has left school and is returning, the student should report to the Office of Student Services, sign
in immediately, and secure a proper admittance pass.
ATTENDANCE – Leaving During School Hours
1. Any student requesting an early dismissal should leave a note signed by his parent or guardian in the Office
of Student Services before 7:25 A.M. All notes should contain the date, the specific reason for leaving, the
parent or guardian’s signature, and the parent or guardian’s daytime phone number. The parent or
guardian will be contacted prior to student release to verify the note.
2. Students must have permission and sign out through Student Services before leaving campus
3. Parents are urged to schedule dental and medical appointments outside school hours. When such
appointments cannot be scheduled outside school hours, parents must send a written request for dismissal
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to the school or call for the pupil in person. When the student returns, he should submit an official statement
from the professional involved citing the date and time of the appointment.
4. A student who becomes ill during the day should report to the clinic with a pass written by the teacher of
his class. The student’s parent will be contacted to make arrangements for the student’s care.
5. In order to go to the school parking lot during the school day, students must obtain a pass from an
administrator.
6. No pupil shall be sent from the school during school hours to perform an errand, retrieve forgotten
items, or act as a messenger, except with the approval of the principal and the consent of the pupil’s
parent or guardian. Errands are considered UNEXCUSED.
ATTENDANCE – Unauthorized Absence from Class
1.
When students arrive on campus in the morning, they should enter the building and may not
leave the campus until dismissal.
2.
Any student out of his/her designated classroom should have a hall pass or note from the
teacher of record. A note is required when a student reports to a different staff member. It is
the student’s responsibility to obtain a hall pass.
3.
Any student in the halls during class time without an authorized pass will be referred to the
Office of Student Services. The student will be given an unexcused admittance slip back to
class. The student may be considered skipping.
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Except to move to classes, assemblies, and during lunch, students are not to be outside the building
during the day without an authorized pass. Students found outside without a pass will be considered
skipping. The result may be the loss of parking privileges, detention, or ISS.
BULLYING
http://www.wcs.edu/boardpolicy/sect6/63032.pdf
The school system will respect the confidentiality of the complainant and the individual(s) against whom
the complaint is filed as much as possible, consistent with the school system’s legal obligations and the
necessity to investigate allegations of harassment and take disciplinary action when the conduct has
occurred.
V. INVESTIGATION AND RECOMMENDATION
By Board authority the Coordinator of Student and Employee Relations, upon receipt of a report or
complaint alleging harassment or sexual harassment, shall immediately authorize an investigation.
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This investigation shall be conducted by the school system officials and/or by a third party designated
by the Director of Schools. The party making the investigation shall provide a written report of the
status of the investigation as soon as possible to the Director of Schools and the Coordinator of
Student and Employee Relations.
In determining whether alleged conduct constitutes harassment or sexual harassment, the surrounding
circumstances, the nature of the sexual advances is sexual harassment is alleged, relationships
between parties involved and the context in which the alleged incidents occurred shall be considered.
The investigation shall consist of, but not be limited to, personal interviews with the complainant, the
individual(s) against whom the complaint is filed, and others who may have knowledge of the alleged
incident(s) or circumstances giving rise to the complaint. The investigation shall also consist of any
other methods and documents deemed pertinent by the investigator.
In addition, the Director of Schools shall take immediate steps to protect the complainant, students
and employees pending completion of an investigation of alleged harassment or sexual harassment.
S C H O O L DISTRICT ACTION
A. Upon receipt of a recommendation that the complaint is valid, the Director of Schools
shall take such action as appropriate based on the result of the investigation.
B. The Director of Schools or the Coordinator of Student and Employee Relations shall report
the result of the investigation of each complaint filed under these procedures in writing to the
complainant.
The report shall document any disciplinary action taken as a result of the complaint.
C. The Director of Schools or the Coordinator of Student and Employee Relations shall
take other steps as are necessary to prevent recurrence of the harassment.
D. The Director of Schools or the Coordinator of Student and Employee Relations shall
keep the complainant informed of the status of complaints.
VII. R E P R I S A L
The Director of Schools shall discipline any individual who retaliates against any person who reports
alleged incidents of harassment or sexual harassment (as defined in section II and III of this policy) or
who retaliates against any person who testifies, assists or participates in an investigation, proceeding or
hearing relating to a harassment or sexual harassment complaint. Retaliation includes, but is not limited
to, any form of intimidation, reprisal or harassment, which creates a hostile environment.
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Bullying and bullying-related behaviors (e.g. cyber-bullying, intimidation, hazing, harassment, etc.) are
unacceptable behaviors, are strictly prohibited, and will not be tolerated. Behavior that is found to be in
violation of this policy shall be subject to discipline, up to and including suspension or expulsion.
Principals shall be responsible for publicizing this policy, including notice to students and employees that
this policy applies to behavior at all school-sponsored activities. All WCS employees shall be responsible
for implementation of this policy. Each school shall implement a bullying awareness program.
DEFINITIONS
Bullying: Bullying is defined by Tennessee law as any act that substantially interferes with a student’s
educational benefits, opportunities or performance, and has the effect of:
1) Physically harming a student or damaging a student’s property;
2) Knowingly placing the student or students in reasonable fear of physical harm to the student or
damage to the student’s property;
3) Causing emotional distress to a student or students; or
4) Creating a hostile educational environment.
Hazing: Hazing is defined by Tennessee law as any act that recklessly or intentionally endangers the
mental health, physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation, or as a condition of
attaining membership in, or affiliation with, any school-sponsored activity or grade level attainment.
EXAMPLES
Examples of acts which may be considered bullying include, but are not limited to:
1) Overt, repeated acts or gestures made with the intent to harass, ridicule, humiliate, or harm;
2) Physical or psychological intimidation;
3) Stated or implied threats;
4) Use of any language, written or unwritten, hand gestures or other forms of expression aimed at
defining a student in a sexual manner or impugning the character of a student based on allegations of
sexual promiscuity;
5) Assault of a student, whether physical, verbal, psychological, or emotional;
6) Attacks on personal property; and
7) Communication of any of the above, or intent to undertake any of the above, whether made in person
or by electronic device.
Acts may be found to be in violation of this policy whether they are committed in person, in writing,
through an agent or intermediary, or communicated or undertaken through electronic means.
REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION PROCEDURE
Each school shall have a reporting procedure which is easily accessed and readily understandable. A
bullying offense may be reported by any person. Anonymous reports may be made; however,
disciplinary action may not be taken solely on the basis of an anonymous report.
Reports shall be made to the Principal, an Assistant Principal or a teacher. All reports shall be
promptly forwarded to either the Principal or an Assistant Principal.
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Either the Principal or an Assistant Principal shall promptly investigate and evaluate the merits of the
report.
PROHIBITION AGAINST FALSE CLAIMS
Students and employees are prohibited from intentionally submitting a statement they know to be false
or intentionally falsely accusing another of bullying or bullying-related behavior. Any student or
employee violating this prohibition shall be disciplined.
PROHIBITION AGAINST RETALIATION
Retaliation against a victim, witness, or person with reliable information for reporting a bullying
Offense or for providing information in any manner is strictly prohibited. Any student or employee
violating this prohibition shall be disciplined.
BUSES
1. Bus riding is a privilege, which may be revoked. Students are expected to exhibit the same behavior
required in the classroom while on the school bus. Riders are under the supervision and control of the bus
driver while on his/her bus.
2. Students are to ride only assigned buses. A request to ride an alternate bus must be made in
writing at the Main Office. Students will be issued a “Williamson County Schools Bus Permit,”
if approved.
3. Students will be unloaded at their regular designated stop. Any change must be approved IN
WRITING by the Front Office. If the request to ride another bus results in a bus overload,
students will not be permitted to ride any bus other than their assigned bus. “Bus Permission”
forms can be picked up in the Front Office.
4. The rules listed here will be on a form distributed by the bus drivers to their riders during the first days of
school. Riders will complete the form, have their parent(s)/guardian sign it, and return it to the bus driver
within the first two weeks of school.
5. These guidelines are for the safety of the students:
a.
Follow directions the first time they are given.
b.
Stay properly seated in your assigned seat.
c.
Keep your hands to yourself.
d.
No yelling, profanity, or rude gestures.
e.
No spitting, spitballs, paper throwing, or throwing objects out the windows.
f.
No eating, drinking, use of tobacco products, gum chewing or littering.
g.
No horseplay, wrestling, or fighting.
h.
No destruction of property (restitution will be made).
6. To ensure a safe and orderly means of transportation, the following guidelines are established for all riders:
a.
Be at the bus stop prior to the arrival of the school bus.
b.
Wait away from the curb until the bus comes to a complete stop.
c.
Go directly to an available seat and be seated. Keep aisles and exits clear.
d.
Keep noise at classroom level. No profanity, eating, or drinking on the bus.
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Keep hands, head, and objects inside the bus. Respect the rights and property of others.
Obey the driver promptly and respectfully.
Remain seated until the bus has come to a complete stop.
Use the emergency door only in any emergency.
No drugs, weapons, hazardous materials, or animals are permitted on the bus.
No objects permitted on the bus which cannot be held in the student’s lap.
No throwing or passing objects allowed on, from, or into the bus.
Drivers may assign and reassign regular seats to students on the bus for disciplinary reasons.
Students must never cross the road from the rear of the bus.
Students are not permitted to exit the bus for shopping or personal business.
Video cameras may be installed on the bus to record student behavior.
Student misbehavior recorded on video may be used to discipline that student.
CLASSROOM DISRUPTIONS
Behavior which interferes with instruction is considered a serious violation of BHS policies. The teacher has
the right and responsibility to retain order in the classroom. The severity of the consequence will depend on
the extent of the disruption.
DETENTION AND FRIDAY SCHOOL POLICY
1. Detention is served at two different times on Tuesdays and Thursdays:
 Afternoon (2:45-3:30 PM) – Tuesdays and Thursdays
2. Friday school is served on Fridays after school from 2:45-4:45 PM.
3. Students serving detentions or Friday School must report on time or will not be allowed to enter and will
be assigned additional consequences.
4. Students will bring textbooks and/or schoolwork to study or assignments will be given. If students refuse
to study or follow the detention/ Friday School supervisor’s instruction, they will be sent home and referred
for administrative action.
5. No sleeping, talking, or food is allowed in detention or Friday School.
6. Proper clothing should be worn so the student can participate in schoolwork and/or campus maintenance.
7. Only medical emergencies will be considered as excused reasons for missing detention or Friday School.
Students will need to bring a note from their physician by 7:15 a.m. on the first scheduled day of school
after the missed detention. Students cannot use work as an excuse to miss detention.
8. If a student misses detention or Friday School, he/she is subject to more detentions, Friday School, or ISS.
DISPLAY OF AFFECTION
BHS recognizes that genuine feelings of affection may exist between students. However, students should
refrain from inappropriate, intimate behaviors on campus or at school related events and activities.
Students are expected to show good taste and conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen at all times.
The limit for affection shown on the Brentwood High School campus is that of holding hands.
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DRESS CODE
Any apparel, dress, or grooming that is potentially disruptive to the classroom atmosphere or educational
process is not permitted.
Any apparel, dress or grooming that is dangerous to the health or safety of students or the lawful, peaceful
operation of the school is not permitted.
Any apparel or dress that advertises or promotes products or activity prohibited by law or by the Board of
Education is prohibited (e.g., profanity, illustrations, alcohol, tobacco, or suggestive language, etc.).
Students should use such taste in the selection and wearing of their clothes, make-up, and hair styles and
maintain such neatness, cleanliness, and self-respect that the school is a desirable place in which to
promote learning and character development. The minimum standard for acceptable, modest clothing
during the school day includes items such as the following:
(1) no “tank” tops, “crop” tops, or fish-net/see-through material;
(2) no short skirts or short shorts (maximum is 6 inches above the knee);
(3) all pants or trousers are to be held at the waist;
(4) underwear must not be visible;
(5) no visible body piercing other than ears;
(6) any type of clothing, apparel or accessory, including that which denotes such students’ membership in
or affiliation with any gang associated with criminal activities (TCA 49-6-4215)
Student uniforms related to student extra-curricular activities (dance, sports team, band, etc.) may be worn
during the school day on specific occasions when approved by the school principal.
Administrators and teachers shall enforce the dress code policy throughout the school day. The principal
or his/her designee shall be the final judge as to compliance with the dress code.
DRIVER’S LICENSE (DENIAL OF MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE - TCA 49-6-3017)
This recent state law applies to all persons 15-17 years of age and requires suspension action be taken in regards
to persons that do not have a driver’s license as well as those that are licensed. The law requires that students
be enrolled and making “satisfactory academic progress” in a secondary school. As used in this law,
“satisfactory academic progress” means making a passing grade in at least three full unit subjects or
their equivalency at the conclusion of any regular school semester. A student who fails to maintain
“satisfactory academic progress”, based on end of semester grading, may not be considered to be in compliance
until the student makes a passing grade in at least three full unit subjects or their equivalency at the conclusion
of any subsequent semester. Summer school credits do not satisfy criteria for renewal of licenses revoked due
to second semester failures, because it is not possible to earn 3 credits in summer school.
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DRUG FREE YOUTH ACT (JUVENILE OFFENDER ACT)
Denial of driving privileges by court:
1. When a person, younger than 18 years of age, but 13 years of age or older, commits any offense or
engages in any prohibited conduct described in this subsection, then at the time the person is convicted
of the offense, or adjudicated a delinquent child, unruly child or status offender, the court in which the
conviction or adjudication occurs shall prepare and send to the Tennessee Department of Safety, Driver
Control Division, within 24 hours of the confiscation of adjudication, an order of denial of driving
privileges for the offender. This section applies to any criminal offense, status offense, and violation,
infraction of other prohibited conduct involving the possession, use, sale, or consumption of any
alcoholic beverages, wine or beer or any controlled substance as defined by law, or involving the
possession or carrying of a weapon on school property. The denial of driving privileges authorized by
this section applies when the prohibited conduct occurs before the offender attains the age of 18,
regardless of when a conviction or determination occurs. The department of safety shall promulgate
an “order of denial” for use by the courts.
2. If a court has issued an order of denial of driving privileges, the court, may review the order and may
withdraw the order at any time the court deems appropriate, except as provided in the following:
(a) A court may not withdraw an order for a period of 90 days after the issuance of the order if it is
the first such order issued by any court with respect to the petitioning person: and
(b) A court may not withdraw an order for a period of 1 year after the issuance of the order if it is the
second or subsequent such order issued by the court with respect to the petitioning person.
3. For a motion for withdrawal to be properly before the court for consideration, the local district attorney
general must have received at least 10 days’ prior notice of the motion along with the time and place
where it will be considered. The motion must be joined in by a custodial parent or legal guardian of
the offender, if the offender is an unemancipated juvenile at the time the motion is made. The motion
shall state whether any prior orders of denial have been issued by any court and shall include all exhibits
from any prior orders of denial so issued.
4. The local district attorney general or assistant district attorney general shall have the right to appear,
present evidence and be heard at proceedings under this section.
ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES
Students are forbidden to be in possession of or to use electronic cigarettes in school buildings, on school
grounds, in school vehicles/busses, or at school-sponsored activities, functions or events. Such electronic
cigarettes will be confiscated and turned over to the school resource officer to determine the contents.
Students will receive ISS for possession or use of the electronic cigarette, and may receive other
disciplinary consequences depending on the contents.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Students are extended the privilege of possessing cell phones, portable devices on school grounds; however,
personal calls and recreational use is prohibited during class and as designated by school personnel. Portable
listening devices in the classroom are at the discretion of the teacher. Students must follow the class rules set
by the teacher in the classroom.
1st Incident – Device may be picked up in the office by the student.
2nd Incident – Device must be picked up by a parent/guardian.
3rd Incident – Device will not be returned until the end of the semester.
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
The principals, with assistance from the central staff, shall assume leadership in developing procedures for
keeping school facilities safe and free from hazards to the life and safety of children and teachers. The necessary
precautions shall be taken to minimize the possibilities of fire, explosion, and comparable dangerous incidents
from occurring. All staff members shall be periodically reminded of the necessity of their responsibility for
promptly reporting both current and potential hazards to their supervisors. Supervisors are expected to promptly
and effectively follow up on these reports.
Fire Safety
The quantity, locations, and condition of fire extinguishers shall be checked regularly and the State Fire
Marshall's minimal standards exceeded whenever possible. All school personnel shall receive instructions in
proper fire safety procedures. The principal of the school shall assure that each teacher will participate in
conducting monthly fire drills, including full evacuation every month during the school year, with an additional
fire drill within the first 30 days of student attendance. Schools shall keep records available to the State Fire
Marshall upon request.
Emergency Drills
An emergency management plan (EOP) shall be developed by each school in accordance with the Williamson
County Crisis management plan. The plan is on file in the Superintendent of School's office. Each school
Principal is responsible for assuring there is a practice of the emergency safety procedures, at least during the
first month of each semester. Each Principal shall conduct a tornado safety drill at least 3 times a year, with two
(2) of those drills occurring in the second semester. In addition lockdown and evacuation drills will be integrated
during a fire drill as determined by the principal. Schools shall keep records of safety drills and make such
records available to the State Fire Marshal upon request. Since many parents may not be at home, it shall be the
policy to retain children and employees at the school building in case of extreme emergency where less than
one hour of warning time is known. Parents may come to the school premises to pick up their children if they
so desire.
Enrichment/Lunch Periods
Students are expected to report to the teacher of request. Failure to report will result in the appropriate
consequences administered by an administrator.
FIGHTING
Students involved in a fight will be suspended, and are subject to referral to the ALC along with a petition being
filed in Juvenile Court. Students are encouraged to seek conflict resolution from school principals, school
counselors, the STARS counselor, or teachers in an effort to resolve the problem prior to an outbreak of fighting.
In most instances situations leading to fights can be resolved if pre-fight intervention occurs. Students found
to be inciting, setting up, or causing a fight may also be suspended.
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Harassment
http://www.wcs.edu/boardpolicy/sect6/6304.pdf
The Williamson County Board of Education is committed to safeguarding the rights of all students,
employees and third parties within the school system, on school campuses, at school events, and on
school buses to learn and work in an environment that is free from all forms of harassment and/or sexual
harassment.
It is the policy of the Williamson County Board of Education to maintain learning and working
environment that is free from harassment of any type. The Board prohibits any form of sexual
harassment or harassment based upon age, religion, disability, color, and/ or race/national origin or any
other class protected by law. All persons are required to make a conscientious effort to fully consider and
understand the nature and basis of a harassment or sexual harassment complaint. It shall be a violation of
this policy for any student, teacher, administrator or other school personnel or the Williamson County
Schools to harass or sexually harass a student, teacher, administrator or other school personnel through
conduct or communication of any form as defined by this policy. The school system will act to promptly
investigate all complaints and to promptly and appropriately discipline any student or school personnel
who is found to have violated this policy, and/or take other appropriate action reasonably calculated to
end the harassment or sexual harassment.
For the purpose of this policy, school personnel include school board members, employees of the
Williamson County Schools, agents, volunteers, contractors, or persons subject to the supervision
and control of the Williamson County Schools.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 require school districts to have officially adopted policy
statements of nondiscrimination on the basis of sex, disability, national origin, race or any other class
protected by law.
I. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
The Williamson County Board of Education is committed to safeguarding the rights of all students,
employees and third parties within the school system, on school campuses, at school events, and on
school buses to learn and work in an environment that is free from all forms of harassment and/or sexual
harassment.
It is the policy of the Williamson County Board of Education to maintain learning and working
environment that is free from harassment of any type. The Board prohibits any form of sexual
harassment or harassment based upon age, religion, disability, color, and/ or race/national origin or any
other class protected by law. All persons are required to make a conscientious effort to fully consider and
understand the nature and basis of a harassment or sexual harassment complaint.
It shall be a violation of this policy for any student, teacher, administrator or other school personnel or
the Williamson County Schools to harass or sexually harass a student, teacher, administrator or other
school personnel through conduct or communication of any form as defined by this policy. The school
system will act to promptly investigate all complaints and to promptly and appropriately discipline any
student or school personnel who is found to have violated this policy, and/or take other appropriate
action reasonably calculated to end the harassment or sexual harassment.
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For the purpose of this policy, school personnel include school board members, employees of the
Williamson County Schools, agents, volunteers, contractors, or persons subject to the supervision
and control of the Williamson County Schools.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 require school districts to have officially adopted policy
statements of nondiscrimination on the basis of sex, disability, national origin, race or any other class
protected by law.
II. H A R A S S M E N T DEFINED AND PROHIBITED
It is the policy of the Williamson County Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race,
national origin, color, creed, religion, age, marital status, disability or any other class protected by law in
its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by the referenced federal and state
statutes. Any student or school personnel shall be punished for infractions of this policy when:
1.
The harassing conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it affects
the ability of the student or school personnel to participate in or benefit from the
educational program or activity or the work environment and/or creates an
intimidating, threatening or abusive environment.
2.
The harassing conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably
interfering with an individual’s academic or work performance.
B. Harassment may include buts not limited to:
1.
Graffiti, notes, or cartoons containing discriminatory language;
2.
Name calling, jokes, or rumors;
3.
Negative stereotypes and hostile acts which are based on sex, race national origin,
color, creed, religion, age, marital status, disability or any other class protected by
law;
Written or graphic material containing discriminatory comments or stereotypes that
is posted or circulated and which is aimed at degrading individuals or members of
protected classes.
4.
5.
6.
Threatening or intimidating conduct directed at another because of the other’s
race, national origin, color, creed, religion, age, marital status, disability or any
other class protected by law;
A physical act of aggression or assault, or other acts of aggressive conduct, upon
another because of, or in a manner reasonably related to, an individual’s race,
national origin, color, creed, religion, age, marital status, or disability or any other
class protected by law.
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III. S E X U A L HARASSMENT DEFINED AND PROHIBITED
A.
B.
Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors,
sexually motivated physical contact, or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of
a sexual nature when:
1. Submission to that conduct or communication is made a term or condition, either explicitly or
implicitly, of obtaining or retaining employment, or of obtaining an education; or
2. Submission to or rejection of that conduct or communication by an individual is used as a
factor in decisions affecting that individual’s employment or education; or
3. That conduct or communication has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably
interfering with an individual’s employment or education, or creating an intimidating, hostile
or
offensive employment or education environment. Any sexual harassment as defined when
perpetrated on any student or employee will be treated as sexual harassment under this
policy.
Sexual harassment may include but is not limited to:
1. Sexual advances;
2. Verbal harassment or abuse;
3. Subtle pressure for sexual activity;
4. touching of a sexual nature, including inappropriate patting or pinching;
5. Intentional brushing against a student or employee’s body;
6. Demanding sexual favors accompanied by implied or overt threats concerning an
Individual’s employment or educational status;
7. Demanding sexual favors, especially when accompanied by implied or overt
promises of preferential treatment with regard to an individual’s employment or
educational status;
8. Graffiti of a sexual nature
9. Displaying or distributing sexually explicit drawings, pictures other
written materials, including making and playing sexually explicit audio/video
tapes, sexual gestures, including touching oneself sexually or talking about
One’s sexual activity.
11. Sexual or “dirty” jokes; or
12. Spreading rumors about or rating other students as to sexual activity or
Performance.
IV. R E P O R T I N G PROCEDURES
Any person who believes he or she has been the victim of harassment or sexual harassment as defined
in section II and III of this policy by a student or school personnel, or any third person with knowledge
or belief of conduct which may constitute harassment or sexual harassment shall report the alleged
act(s) immediately to the appropriate school system official as designated by this policy. The Board
encourages the reporting party or complainant to use the report form available from the principal of
each school or available from the school system office.
A. In Each School – The school principal is the person responsible for receiving oral or written
report of harassment or sexual harassment at the school level. Upon receipt of a report, the principal
must notify the Coordinator of Student and Employee Relations (as appointed by the Director of
Schools) immediately. A written report will be forwarded simultaneously to the Coordinator of
Student and Employee Relations. If the report was given verbally, the principal shall reduce it to
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written form within 24 hours and forward it to the Coordinator of Student and Employee Relations.
Failure to forward any harassment or sexual harassment report or complaint as provided herein will
result in disciplinary action. If the complaint involves the school principal, the complaint shall be
filed directly with the Coordinator of Student and Employee Relations.
B. System-wide – Prior to June 30 each year, the Director of Schools will designate the system’s
Coordinator of Student and Employee Relations to receive reports or complaints of sexual harassment
from any individual, employee or victim of harassment or sexual harassment and also from the school
principals as outlined above. This appointment will be made public at the next regular meeting of the
Board of Education and will include the appointee’s name, office phone number and office mailing
address. If the complaint involves the Coordinator of Student and Employee Relations, the complaint
shall be filed directly with the Director of Schools. If the complaint involves the Director of Schools
or the Williamson County Board of Education, the complaint shall be made to the School Board
Attorney.
C. Submission of a complaint or report of harassment or sexual harassment will not affect the reporting
individual’s future employment, grades or work assignment.
The school system will respect the confidentiality of the complainant and the individual(s) against whom
the complaint is filed as much as possible, consistent with the school system’s legal obligations and the
necessity to investigate allegations of harassment and take disciplinary action when the conduct has
occurred.
V. INVESTIGATION AND RECOMMENDATION
By Board authority the Coordinator of Student and Employee Relations, upon receipt of a report or
complaint alleging harassment or sexual harassment, shall immediately authorize an investigation.
This investigation shall be conducted by the school system officials and/or by a third party designated
by the Director of Schools. The party making the investigation shall provide a written report of the
status of the investigation as soon as possible to the Director of Schools and the Coordinator of
Student and Employee Relations.
In determining whether alleged conduct constitutes harassment or sexual harassment, the surrounding
circumstances, the nature of the sexual advances is sexual harassment is alleged, relationships
between parties involved and the context in which the alleged incidents occurred shall be considered.
The investigation shall consist of, but not be limited to, personal interviews with the complainant, the
individual(s) against whom the complaint is filed, and others who may have knowledge of the alleged
incident(s) or circumstances giving rise to the complaint. The investigation shall also consist of any
other methods and documents deemed pertinent by the investigator.
In addition, the Director of Schools shall take immediate steps to protect the complainant, students
and employees pending completion of an investigation of alleged harassment or sexual harassment.
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VI. SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION
A. Upon receipt of a recommendation that the complaint is valid, the Director of Schools
shall take such action as appropriate based on the result of the investigation.
B. The Director of Schools or the Coordinator of Student and Employee Relations shall report
the result of the investigation of each complaint filed under these procedures in writing to the
complainant.
The report shall document any disciplinary action taken as a result of the complaint.
C. The Director of Schools or the Coordinator of Student and Employee Relations shall
take other steps as are necessary to prevent recurrence of the harassment.
D. The Director of Schools or the Coordinator of Student and Employee Relations shall
keep the complainant informed of the status of complaints.
VII. R E P R I S A L
The Director of Schools shall discipline any individual who retaliates against any person who reports
alleged incidents of harassment or sexual harassment (as defined in section II and III of this policy) or
who retaliates against any person who testifies, assists or participates in an investigation, proceeding or
hearing relating to a harassment or sexual harassment complaint. Retaliation includes, but is not limited
to, any form of intimidation, reprisal or harassment, which creates a hostile environment.
HONESTY
The community of Brentwood High School recognizes that no true learning or growth in academics, sports, or
character can occur without the condition of honesty. Therefore, we expect all members of the BHS community
to practice honesty within the activities of the school, both in relationships and in work. Lying, stealing, and
cheating will not be tolerated.
Lying is the willful and knowledgeable telling of an untruth or falsehood as well as any form of deceit,
attempted deception, misrepresentation, false appearance, or fraud in an oral or written statement. Lying will
result at the minimum in detention or ISS.
Stealing is taking or appropriating another person’s property without that person’s expressed permission or
direct knowledge, no matter whether the intent is to return the property or not. Stealing will result at the
minimum in ISS. Flagrant stealing will result in a petition in Juvenile Court and possibly placement in the
Alternative Learning Center (ALC).
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
To visit the library during the school day 7:20 a.m. - 2:27 p.m.:
Student must report to classroom teacher and request permission to visit library
Each study hall classroom teacher can send up to 3 students at a time to visit the library
During any other class (academic, homeroom, and office worker) the teacher can send 1 student at a time.
Visit your locker and bathroom before entering the library
Students must sign in when entering and sign out when leaving. Students who do not sign out will not be
allowed to come to the library the next day.
Stop at the attendance computer upon entering and exiting and scan your student ID card or enter your
student ID number
Students must follow time guidelines set by classroom teacher
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If the library is full, students will be asked to sign out and return to their classroom immediately. The
teacher will be notified by the library attendance system.
If the student is not following the rules of Respect, Responsibility and Resourcefulness, the student will
be asked to sign out and return to the classroom
No food or drink (except water bottles) allowed in the library
Computer Rules in Library
Must have a WCS Internet Acceptable Use Policy signed by student and parent
For SCHOOL WORK ONLY – county policy- No games, entertainment videos, or email.
Food and Drink Rules in Library
No food is allowed in the library.
No drinks (except water bottles) are allowed in the library.
Other Library Policies
All books, except reference books, can be checked out for a two week period. The fine is 10 cents
per day that the book is overdue.
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Reference books can be checked out overnight only. The fine is one dollar per day that the book
is overdue.
Students can make copies for 10 cents a page.
Student supply centers are located on the low book shelves.
Consequences for not following Rules and Policies:
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1st time Leave library for day
2nd time No library -1 week
3rd time No library – semester
LOCKER POLICY
Each student will be issued an individual locker so he/she will have a secure place to store school supplies
and personal items needed at school. Do not store valuables or money in your locker and do not give out
your locker combination. If your locker is not working properly or you feel someone has tampered with
it, inform Student Services.
The following rules apply to lockers:
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Do not deface or damage any part of your locker or any other (only put items inside the door that can
easily be removed). Do not write, use tape or put stickers on lockers.
Do not switch lockers without administrative approval.
Do not leave food, pop cans, etc., in lockers for extended periods of time.
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 The administration retains the right to periodically inspect lockers for cleanliness.
 The student assigned a locker will be held responsible for all contents of that locker.
 Students are required to clean their locker at the year’s end.
 Students are not allowed to share lockers.
Students are reminded that lockers are the property of the school. Student lockers may be searched if
there exists a “reasonable suspicion” that the locker contains any item that is either illegal or
inappropriate.
In accepting a locker for use at BHS, students acknowledge they are responsible for keeping it clean and
damage free. If during the course of the year their locker becomes vandalized or damaged, they will
notify Student Services within 24 hours for documentation or be held responsible for any unreported
damage. At the end of the year all lockers will be inspected by Student Services. If a student’s locker is
considered unacceptable, the parents and student will be contacted for further action.
Locker decorating
Birthdays, team and organizations congratulatory décor is permitted following the below procedures:
1. Décor may be affixed with painters tape only.
2. All décor must be removed by the next week.
3. Decorating lockers for celebrations of any kind may not use glue, duct or packing tape or any
other materials which may deface the locker.
End of the year locker clean out expectations
Students must remove all textbooks, clothing, binders or any other personal items by the day
and time indicated by the administration.
LUNCH BEHAVIOR
Lunch is a normal period and is subject to the same attendance rules as a classroom. Students are to eat lunch
in designated areas and remain there until dismissed. Seniors only will be allowed to eat in the senior courtyard
as long as the courtyard remains clean.
Students are to deposit any remaining food or trash in the trash containers. Students failing to take care of their
trash will be assigned cleaning responsibilities or detention.
Students are not to throw food or any other object. Students doing so will be assigned cleaning responsibilities
or detention. Flagrant cases of throwing food or other objects are punishable by in-school suspension on the
first offense.
Students sitting in the hallways must move their legs when someone is passing through the area.
Failure to follow the expectations will result in being assigned to a table in the cafeteria per the
discretion of an administrator.
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PARKING PROCEDURES
1. Only students who have been assigned a parking tag by BHS staff may park on campus after
completing the application found on BHS website. Students must park in the appropriate parking
lot spaces shown below with the BHS parking tag hanging from the rearview mirror.
Seniors:
Lots A, B, or C (except faculty spaces in Lot A)
Juniors:
Lots B or C
Sophomores: Lot C
2. Students parking in Lot C must remove their vehicles by 2:45 each day during marching band
season. This lot is used immediately after school for band practice. Vehicles not moved by 2:45
will be towed at the driver’s expense.
3. Students apply for a parking tag in Student Services. The cost of a parking tag is $15 per year. Tags
purchased during the second semester will receive a $5 discount. Parking tags will be valid if lost; parking
tags must be replaced by purchasing a new tag for the full amount.
4. Parking tags are non-transferable. Students are not to sell, give, or lend their tags to anyone else.
5. Students must obey all traffic signals, arrows, and laws. Students should drive courteously and
safely and not drive over grass, medians, or curbs. The speed limit is 10 mph.
6. Once arriving at school each day, all occupants of the vehicle must promptly enter the building.
Students are not allowed to reenter the parking lot at any time during the school day until being
appropriately dismissed from school, unless obtaining direct permission from an
administrator.
7. Students without a parking tag must see Ms. Simmons advance if needing to drive to school
temporarily, even if it is for only one day.
8. Student parking is a privilege. Any violation of the rules could result in detention, ISS, loss of
driving/parking privileges, or towing of the vehicle at the driver’s expense.
9. To enable administration and safety officers to conduct supervision parking passes must
hang from the front rear view mirror at all time while on BHS campus.
Consequences for parking violations include:
1st parking violation: Warning and parents called
2nd parking violation: One-hour detention
3rd parking violation: Friday School
4th parking violation: Loss of privilege to drive to BHS for the year.
RESPECT
One of the most important lessons students can learn in school is to conduct themselves in an appropriate
manner for any given situation. Students at Brentwood High School are expected to conduct themselves at all
times in a manner that fosters self-respect and respect for the rights of others. In particular, students should
respond in a prompt and respectful manner to all instructions given by a faculty or staff member. Violations of
good conduct may result in the student receiving detention, in-school suspension, or placement in the ALC.
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SEARCHES
Under the School Security Act T.C.A. Sections 49-6-4201, all students and visitors are subject to being searched
for drugs, drug paraphernalia, dangerous weapons, and other property not properly in their possession. Upon
reasonable suspicion, the principal and/or assistant principals may search students themselves, belongings and
bags, lockers, and cars when anywhere on school grounds or at school events.
SNACKS AND DRINKS
Snacks and drinks in the classroom are at the discretion of the teacher. Students must follow the
particular class rules set by the teacher in the classroom. Violation of these rules will result in discipline.
For safety reasons, glass bottles or glass containers are not allowed at any time. No food or drink is
allowed in any computer lab, science lab, or media center.
Social Media
Williamson County Schools recognizes the importance of online social media networks as
communications and eLearning tools. Toward that end, the district provides password-protected social
media tools and allows use of district approved resources for eLearning focused on communication,
collaboration and creativity. These sites by design are limited to the educational community. For social
media approved for district use that exceeds managed accounts, additional parent/guardian permission
will be requested outside of this agreement. Two examples of social media that are approved for use but
require additional parent permission outside the scope of this agreement are TWITTER and teacher-toStudent texting.
Social Media/Internet – Digital Citizenship - Students
WCS students are responsible for their own behavior when communicating with social media. They
will be held accountable for the content of the communications posted on social media sites. Students
should recognize they are creating a digital footprint that could remain with them beyond their K-12
school experience with potentially permanent and irreversible results.
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Students should exercise caution when they use exaggeration, humor, explicit
language and characterizations in all online communication.
Students should not use the district nor school logo in any posting without written
permission from Williamson County Schools.
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Students participating in any social media site are not permitted to post photographs
of other students or WCS employees without permission from a teacher or
administrator.
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Students should always protect their privacy and the privacy of others. Students
should not give out any personal information online.
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Students should not utilize personal social media accounts or unapproved social
media sites during the school day.
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Personal social media use, including use outside the school day, has the potential to
result in disruption in the classroom. Students are subject to consequences for
inappropriate, unauthorized, and illegal use of social media.
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SUSPENSION POLICY
1. A student may be suspended either in-school, out-of-school, or to the Alternative Learning Center. Only a
principal or assistant principal is authorized by law to suspend a student.
2. The following list of offenses, while not inclusive, commonly result in suspension: Unauthorized passes,
admittance slips, notes and messages; disrespect; classroom disruption; use of profane or obscene language,
gestures, or materials; insubordination; computer misuse or tampering; use or possession of tobacco;
harassment; skipping school; lying, stealing, or cheating; vandalism; forgery; fighting or threatening
behavior; possession or use of alcohol, drugs, or other controlled substances; possession or use of weapons
or attempting to use another object as a weapon; tampering with fire alarms or extinguishers; arson or use
of incendiary devices or fireworks; possession of unauthorized school keys; willful and persistent violation
of the rules of the school; inciting, advising, or counseling others to engage in any of the acts herein before
enumerated.
3. In any situation that results in suspension, a student may be subject to a petition in the Williamson County
Juvenile Court.
4. Seniors who are assigned to any suspension – in-school, out-of-school, or the ALC – will
automatically lose exam exemptions.
TARDIES
If the students are not in their assigned classrooms when the bell rings, they are considered tardy.
Tardies accumulate only through the semester. Tardies include “tardy to school” or “tardy to class.”
1st and 2nd tardies: Warning
3rd and 4th tardies: One-hour detention (phone call from teacher to parent for 4th tardy)
5th and 6th tardies: Friday School (phone call from assistant principal to parent for 6th Tardy)
7th and 8th tardies: ISS (1 day/2 days)
9th tardy: Meeting with assistant principal.
TEXTBOOKS
Textbooks will be issued to students at the beginning of the school year by scanning students’
identification numbers and then the barcodes on the back of students’ textbooks. Once students complete
their courses, they should immediately return their textbooks to the administrator in charge. If students are
enrolled in fall semester courses they should return their textbooks at the end of the fall semester. If students
find textbooks that do not belong to them, they should promptly return them to Ms. Bennett. Students should
not leave textbooks in teachers’ classrooms, for teachers are not responsible for securing textbooks.
Students are responsible for any damage done to their textbooks and for replacing missing textbooks. To
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pay for damages or missing books, students should see BHS bookkeeper in the main office. If students fail
to pay for missing books or damages to books, they will not be allowed to participate in graduation.
TOBACCO PRODUCTS, POSSESSION OR USE OF
State law now specifically prohibits students from possessing or using tobacco on school grounds. Students in
violation will be written a citation and will be cited to juvenile court with fines ranging from $10.00 to $50.00
per offense and community service as minimum penalties. In addition, such students may be subject to some
form of suspension. Repeat offenders will receive extended suspensions and/or referral to the Alternative
Learning Center. Possessions of tobacco in student vehicles on campus may cause students to lose parking
privileges.
VANDALISM
Students who commit or are involved in vandalism may be suspended from school, placed in the ALC, and/or
subject to a petition being filed in the Williamson County Juvenile Court.
VISITORS
All visitors and volunteers must check-in at Student Services upon arrival and secure an official visitor’s or
volunteer’s pass. Friends of students will not be allowed to visit BHS. No visitors are allowed in the cafeteria
without the approval of an administrator.
ZERO TOLERANCE: DRUGS, ASSAULT, WEAPONS
1. DRUGS - Students shall not unlawfully possess, handle, use, be under the influence of, or sell drugs or any
controlled substances in any way in school buildings, on school grounds, or other grounds used for school
purposes, on school buses, or at a school sponsored activity. Notes:
(a) “Drug” means any narcotic or stimulant drug, prescription drug, or any other controlled substance (TCA
49-6-4018).
(b)The possession or use of tobacco products or alcoholic beverages is not included under this “zero
tolerance” provision. See next the “zero tolerance” policy for alcohol.
2. ALCOHOL – A student unlawfully possessing, handling, using, or under the influence of, sharing, or
selling any alcoholic beverage in any way in a school building, on school grounds, or on other grounds used
for school purposes, (including parking lots or athletic facilities), on school buses, or at any school
sponsored activity.
3. WEAPONS – Students shall not possess, handle, transmit, use or attempt to use any dangerous weapon in
school buildings or on school grounds, or on any grounds used for school purposes at any time, or in school
vehicles and/or buses or off the school grounds at a school-sponsored activity, function or event. Students
shall not solicit another to bring a dangerous weapon onto school.
4. OTHER INSTRUMENTS AND SUBSTANCES – Students are further forbidden to use any instruments
or substances such as chemicals, inhalants, pencils, scissors, electronic cigarettes, razors, or compasses with
the intent to do harm to self or others or in a manner which renders the item dangerous.
5. ASSAULT – Students shall not physically assault or verbally threaten to assault a teacher or other school
employee while on a school bus, on school property, or on other grounds used for school purposes, or while
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attending any school activity or event. Upon information that a student is suspected of violating this policy,
the principal of the school shall notify the student’s parent or guardian and the appropriate law enforcement
officials as required by law.
6. ZERO TOLERANCE: ONE-CALENDAR YEAR SUSPENSION – After inquiry and obtaining the
facts of the accusations, if student is deemed to be guilty, the principal shall suspend the student from the
regular school program for at least one calendar year. The Director of Schools may modify a one-year
suspension on a case by case basis.
7.
Threats – Making or circulating a false report of a bomb, fire, or other emergency will carry with
it discipline up to a year’s suspension and a report to law enforcement.
8.
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA. Students shall not possess, handle, transmit, use, share or
Sell drug paraphernalia in any way in school buildings, on school grounds, or on other
Grounds used for school purposes (including parking lots or athletic facilities), on school
buses, or at any school sponsored activity. For purposes of this policy, “drug
Paraphernalia” shall be as defined in T.C.A. §49-6-4202(3).
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******All Student Policies and Procedures are subject to change******
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF REVIEW OF
Brentwood High School Policies and Procedures
2016-2017
We have been made aware of Brentwood High School’s Policies and Procedures, which can be accessed
by going to the BHS website and clicking on the “School Policies” link and then opening the 2016 -2017
School Policies and Procedures.
We acknowledge that we have reviewed the Brentwood High School Student Policies and
Procedures.
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Signature of Parent/Guardian
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Date
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Signature of Student
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Date
Student must return this signed and dated acknowledgement
to his/her homeroom teacher.
Teacher/Administrator has reviewed the Policies and Procedures with this student
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Initials of Teacher/Administrator
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Date
Teacher/Administrator will return the Acknowledgement to the Main Office.
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