Family Handbook

Our Vision (what we become)

GREAT Happens Here!

Our Commitment:

Ensure that all students learn at high levels.

All = Means ALL

Learn = Includes Academics and Life Skills to develop the whole person

High Levels = Grade Level or better

It is the responsibility of the parents or guardian to make sure students arrive on time each day, remain at school, and are picked up on time. Students who cannot be picked up on time will need to ride the bus home.

The gate will open for car drop off at 7:10. DO NOT drop your child off prior to 7:10 as there are no adults available for supervision before this time. If you have students in grades K-6 and Pre-K, you will need to drop off your older students and then circle back around to get in Pre-K line.

Parents are NOT allowed to walk students to the classroom. Parents of Kindergarten students may walk their child to class on the first day of school only. This policy is for our students’ safety.

Tardiness disrupts the teacher and students and can lead to anxiety on behalf of the student entering late. Please make every effort to have your child at school on time and remain all day. Persistent problems with tardies or early dismissals may result in disciplinary action. Parental support helps establish good habits of attendance and promptness.

Students are engaged from bell to bell, and the end of the day is just as critical as mid-day. In addition, students are often getting final instructions and transitioning during this time. When necessary, a legal guardian or designee with proper I.D. may check out a student through the front office; however, students will not be called during the last few minutes of the day or during transitional times. Please arrive on campus by 2:30 pm if checkout is needed. Checkouts after this time should only be in case of emergency. Checkouts are counted as a tardy.

• Please remember the last hour of the day is important instructional time.
• Appointments should be made for after school hours when possible. We realize this is not always possible. The nature of the absence will determine if the absence is excused. Please provide documentation upon return as only excused absences will permit make up work.
• Students will only be released to those on the emergency contact list and with a valid picture I.D. Updates must be made in person in the school office. We do not take emergency contact requests or changes over the phone. These must be updated through PowerSchool or in person with our registrar. 

Car line closes at 7:45 am, therefore students arriving at school after this time must be accompanied by a parent. The parent is expected to park in the west side (car rider line) parking lot (the front will be busy with Pre-k student drop off), come into the school office and check in the student.

At Loxley Elementary School learning happens from bell to bell. Promptness is important to our learning environment.

Changes in Dismissal

A consistent method of dismissal is very important. At this age, students cannot always remember if they are a car rider or bus rider when asked to do something different on different days. Please make every effort to make sure your child has the same departure procedure daily. If your child has a change in his/her regular dismissal, please send a note to your child’s teacher, or call the front office. Email and Parent Square may not be checked until after dismissal and substitutes do not have email access. Please help us by following this policy and making sure all communication is given to the student in writing to share with his/her teacher, or by calling the front office.

Research has proven a direct correlation between school attendance and student achievement. Pleae make every effort to have your child at school by 7:40. Please keep in mind that some grade levels have a long walk to the cafeteria and their classrooms. If they are not in line in the cafeteria by 7:35 am, they will not be served.

Attendance and Make-up Work: It is important that students arrive at school on time, ready to learn, and stay all day unless ill or in case of emergency. Please see the BCPS Student Handbook for attendance policies, procedures, make-up work, and what constitutes an excused/unexcused absence. Please schedule all vacations during the vacation days scheduled on the Baldwin County School System calendar. A student is allowed 9 absences with a parent note. All absences after the 9 parent excuses, will be unexcused unless a doctor’s note is provided. The following reasons are permissible for absences.

Permissible Reasons for Absences (Grades K-12):

(a) Student illness

(b) Inclement weather, which makes it dangerous for students to attend school (as announced by the Superintendent)

(c) Legal quarantine

(d) Death in the immediate family

(e) Emergency condition as determined by the principal or superintendent

(f) Absence to observe traditional religious holidays of a local, national, or international origin when verified by the student’s minister or religious leader

All instructional days are important. Students are encouraged to discuss missed work with teachers immediately upon return to school. If necessary, please contact your child’s teacher via email or written note for the quickest response regarding makeup work. Teachers will not typically send make up work to the office unless there is an extended absence/illness. Work will not be sent ahead of a planned absences unless there are unusual circumstances.

Upon return to school from excused absence(s), students have up to three days to complete and turn-in make-up work to teachers.

Reminders

If a student misses more than half of a school day, a full absence will be accumulated. The student can be recommended to truancy court if the maximum number of unexcused absences is exceeded.

To help ensure a safe and orderly dismissal, we ask that parents avoid checking students out after 2:30 p.m. unless it is an emergency. The final part of the school day is reserved for important classroom activities, including House Day celebrations and other grade-level events. It is also when teachers begin preparing students for dismissal. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe, organized, and efficient dismissal process for all students.

*Please send all excuses to the front office, or email Mrs. Shelly Allen at srallen@bcbe.org.

MORNING CAR LINE PROCEDURES

When arriving at the school, enter through the west entrance (gym side) in front of the building. Follow the car line in a single-file lane as it wraps around the perimeter of the parking area. Once you approach the gym, you can divide into two lanes.

As you approach the unloading zone (from the solid white line in the front to the crossing zone just past the gym), pull forward as directed. Cars positioned between the first and last staff members on duty will unload at the same time.

A staff member will use the microphone to announce, “Safe to unload.” At that time, students may exit their vehicles.

After all students in that group have unloaded and safely moved away from the vehicles, staff will signal drivers to pull forward. The next group of cars will then move into the unloading zone, and the process will be repeated.

For safety reasons, please do not allow students to exit the vehicle until you hear the announcement, “Safe to unload” and all adults need to remain inside the vehicles.

AFTERNOON CAR LINE PROCEDURES

Cars must enter campus from County Road 64 on the west side (gym side) of the building. Upon entering, remain in a single-file line and display your car rider tag. There is a scanner that will scan your tag, which alerts the gym that you have arrived and displays your student's car rider number.

Continue following the designated route in a single file line around the perimeter of the parking lot and stop at the cones. Once dismissal begins, there will be a staff member there to tell you when to split and which lane to move into.

After your tag has been scanned, your student will be dismissed from the gym and wait under the covered sidewalk until your vehicle reaches the loading area.

When staff directs traffic into the loading zone, all vehicles must come to a complete stop and put your car in park. Once every vehicle is stopped, a staff member will announce, "Safe to Load."

At that time, students will be directed to enter their assigned vehicles. Staff members will check each vehicle to ensure the students are loaded.

After all students have safely loaded and vehicle doors are closed, staff will signal for one lane to exit at a time. The driver will move into the right or left lane to determine if they turn right or left onto Co. Rd. 64. The next group of vehicles will then move into the loading zone, and the process will be repeated until all students have been dismissed.

For the Safety of All Students

• Display your car rider tag where it is clearly visible.
• Remain in your vehicle at all times.
• Do not move your vehicle until directed by staff.
• Students may only enter vehicles after staff announces, "Safe to Load."
• Please give your full attention to staff members directing traffic and loading students.

This loading process allows multiple vehicles to load at the same time while ensuring that every student enters a vehicle safely and efficiently.

Students will have a bus card (not until September/October) this year that they will scan to get on and scan to get off the bus. This is a new safety feature that has been added to ensure students get on the correct bus and get off at the correct stop.

Students should follow all bus rules and procedures as reviewed by the driver. Bus transportation is a privilege and those not behaving appropriately may be suspended from the bus.

Students are expected to be at the bus stop 10 minutes prior to their bus scheduled pick-up time. The bus will not wait for students who are tardy. Students who miss the bus will need to be taken to school by a parent/guardian. Parents/Students should not attempt to meet up with the bus at other locations.

**ANY TRANSPORTATION CHANGES DURING THE SCHOOL DAY MUST BE MADE BY PHONE TO THE FRONT OFFICE AND MUST BE MADE BY 1:30 EACH AFTERNOON TO ALLOW FOR COMMUNICATION OF THE CHANGE TO TEACHERS AND STUDENTS.

BUS RULES

• Stay off the road while waiting for the bus.
• If crossing the street, cross in front of the bus after it is stopped and stop sign is out. Be sure to look both ways before crossing.
• Keep all body parts and items inside the bus.
• Sit in your designated seat and face the front. Remain seated until it is time to exit.
• Keep voice to a whisper and use appropriate language (NO foul or obscene language).
• Avoid unnecessary conversations with the driver while the bus is moving.
• Do not share or swap items on the bus.
• Treat others as you want to be treated.
• Help keep the bus neat, clean, and in good condition.
• No eating on the bus. Water bottles that do not squirt out water are allowed.
• Be respectful and follow all rules of the driver.
• Do not cause damage to the bus - the parent/legal guardian may be held financially responsible for repairs or replacement.
• Fighting, harassing, or attempting to fight other students or the driver will not be tolerated.
• Do NOT bring weapons or toy weapons of any kind on the bus.
• Electronic devices should be powered off and in students’ backpacks.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSES TO DISCIPLINE REFERRALS FOR VIOLATION OF BUS EXPECTATIONS AND RULES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

FIRST OFFENSE: SUSPENDED FROM RIDING THE BUS FOR UP TO TWENTY (20) SCHOOL DAYS AND SUSPENSION FROM SCHOOL.

SECOND OFFENSE: SUSPENDED FROM RIDING THE BUS FOR UP TO FORTY (40) SCHOOL DAYS AND SUSPENSION FROM SCHOOL.

THIRD OFFENSE: SUSPENDED FROM RIDING THE BUS FOR UP TO ONE (1) SCHOOL YEAR AND EXPULSON FROM SCHOOL.

SERIOUS OFFENSES: COMMITTING ONE SERIOUS OFFENSE MAY INCLUDE UP TO 1 YEAR SUSPENSION FROM THE BUS AND EXPULSION FROM SCHOOL.

NO TRESSPASSING ON SCHOOL BUSES

OFFENDERS WILL BE PROSECUTED TO TEH FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW

PUNISHMENT COULD RESULT INA FINE OF UP TO $6,000 AND UP TO ONE YEAR IN JAIL

Baldwin county schools operates on a nine-week reporting system. Report cards are distributed each 9 weeks with progress reports sent home every 4-5 weeks.

Loxley’s grading system follows that of Baldwin County Public Schools.

A=90-100 B=80-89 C=70=79 D=60-69 F=59-0

Kindergarten will receive a skills checklist.

In elementary school, the weights are as follows:

Summative Assessments 40%

Formative Assessments 60%

Please check your child’s grades on a regular basis and communicate with your child’s teacher as needed. Grades can be checked electronically through PowerSchool with your username and password. The power school link can be found on the website: www.bcbe.org. To obtain a login, contact your student’s campus registrar.

Promotion/Retention

Promotion or retention of a student is based on the student's academic performance. Students may be retained when criteria for academics or attendance is not met. The decision to promote or retain is a professional one and ultimately the responsibility of the school educators. School educators will take parental input into consideration, but it is ultimately a school decision.

Change of Address-Phone Numbers-Emergency Contacts

It is important that you inform the office immediately if your home address, phone numbers or emergency contact numbers change. We must be able to reach guardians when needed. * There should be a minimum of 3 emergency contacts with phone numbers on file.

Only students living in the Loxley School Zone are eligible to attend Loxley Elementary School unless the building principal has approved a variance. Approvals will only be valid for one school year and are based on several factors including class size. If a student is on variance but has academic or behavioral concerns, a variance may be revoked.

MULTI TIERED SYSTEM OF SUPPORT (MTSS)

MTSS is a tiered system of academic and/or behavioral intervention that provides support to students who experience difficulty maintaining grade level performance. Student data and growth is reviewed on a regular basis. Students, not meeting grade level standards, are referred to the problem solving team (PST). A student improvement plan is created, and the PST collaborates with the highly qualified teacher to provide interventions to promote student progress. Monthly PST meetings allow the team to monitor student progress and adjust interventions based on the response of the student. Please call the school at (251) 964-5334 if you would like more information about this process. The Parent Notification Letter will be used to keep parents informed of their child's progress.

Loxley Elementary School is fortunate to have a school nurse on campus to assist with student medical needs, health education, and emergencies. Please see the BCBS for county medical information. The school nurse will be the person to contact a parent in regard to an injured or ill child.

Please do not send any type of medication (prescription or over the counter) to school with your child. All medication must be brought to the school nurse by a parent and in the original container. The nurse will work with you to complete paperwork if your child needs medicine during the school day.

Visitors

Student Safety is our top priority. A visitor is anyone who is not employed at Loxley Elementary School. ALL visitors should ring the bell at the front entrance, show identification, and state the purpose for the visit. After being buzzed in, visitors should report to the office for assistance and a sticker. Visitors are expected to dress appropriately while on school grounds. All schools prohibit drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and weapons. Use of profanity is also prohibited (verbal, written, or by gestures).

Lunch Visitors: Please notify your child’s teacher by 8:00 if you would like to join your child for lunch. This allows our cafeteria staff and the teacher to make sure we are better prepared to serve you and prepare seating. We ask that parents DO NOT visit the lunchroom the first two weeks of the school year. This will allow the students, teachers, and lunchroom staff to develop a daily routine without interruption. Federal CNP guidelines prohibit fast food item advertisements in the lunchroom. Students may NOT bring treats for everyone in his/her classroom to eat in the lunchroom. This includes cupcakes for birthdays or treats during the holidays. These items are to be served during scheduled snack times. Each parent is required to sign-in at the school office and receive a Visitor’s Pass before entering the lunchroom or any other part of the school building. Parents are only allowed to eat with their children. When lunch time has expired, parents need to exit campus. Please do not walk your student back to class. This sometimes creates delays in learning time and is a safety issue.

Volunteers

Loxley Elementary School is a great school in Baldwin County partly because our parents and community are involved in volunteering time, resources, and talents. It takes teamwork to set and maintain the high standards of our school. We have a place for anyone who wants to be a room parent, serve on a committee, help keep our campus beautiful, be a guest speaker, or assist our teachers. Please let us know how we can get you connected and involved.

Classroom volunteers are appreciated! Volunteers must be scheduled in advance through the classroom teacher and should check in through the office upon arrival. The classroom teacher will notify the front office of when to expect a classroom volunteer.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parents, teachers, and administrators are a team! We welcome and encourage conferences to discuss student progress and other concerns; therefore, a parent-teacher conference should take place during first semester. Conferences may be scheduled before or after school, or during the teacher’s daily planning time. They can be in person, by phone, or virtual. Please remember that instructional time is valuable, so teachers will not be able to meet without an appointment. The best method of setting up a conference is via email, written note, or by leaving a message at the front office. Please remember that teachers may not receive a phone message or email until the end of the school day and have 24 hours to respond.

Students will receive free breakfast and lunch for the 2026-2027 school year. The price for a visitor breakfast is $3.15 and lunch is $4.25. A la carte prices vary based on item. You can add money to your child’s lunch account by using MySchoolBucks. There is a link to this on the school’s website.

Physical Education is required and is an important part of the school experience. Students must follow the rules during Physical Education class. A written excuse must be submitted and signed by a parent or guardian for nonparticipation in P.E. for one or two days. A doctor’s excuse must be submitted for 3 or more consecutive days of nonparticipation. Students will be allowed to take reading materials to the playground/gym or sit quietly if unable to participate in P.E. Because this time is the classroom teacher’s planning/conference time, remaining in the classroom is not an option. Even with a doctor’s excuse, students will be required to go to the gym and sit with the P.E. teacher.

Please make sure that students have all necessary items in hand prior to arriving to school. Delivery of supplies, materials, paperwork, snacks, lunches and other items result in interruption of instructional time. There is a drop table in the school lobby for essential items only. There is a pen and some sticky notes there for you to label the item with your child’s name and homeroom teacher.

The Focus Act law passed in May 2025 requires that all personally owned electronic devices are powered off and out of site during the school day, this includes transportation on the bus as well. If a teacher believes a student needs to call home for some type of important reason or emergency, a teacher will send a note to the office, and it will be allowed on a very limited basis. The school nurse will call a parent if a student is ill or has a health concern. Students will only be allowed to use the school phone in an emergency situation and with approval. Students may not use the phone to call home for the delivery of forgotten items.

Please send a healthy snack and drink to school with your child. Students have a 15-minute break to refuel with snack, restroom, movement, and a brain break. Weather permitting, classes will go outside during break. Soft drinks, energy drinks, or other caffeinated beverages, or foods high in sugar and fats are not allowed at school for break or as part of lunches.

If homework is assigned it is to reinforce what has already been taught at school or to initiate thinking about what’s ahead. As a guideline, completion time for homework should typically take about 10-30 minutes to complete and should only be assigned 3-4 days a week. Nightly reading and math fluency practice is always encouraged. If it is taking your child longer than that to complete, please contact your child’s teacher for help.

Field Trips and Activities

Field trips are considered an extension of classroom learning. Advance notification of trips will be given with the date, cost, and the deadline for payment.

Things to remember about field trips:

1. The PERMISSION form must be signed by parent or guardian and sent in by the deadline date or your child will not be able to go. Field trip permission forms must be filled out completely, including insurance information, physician name and number, etc.

2. Money should be paid online using MySchoolBucks by deadline.

3. Field trips are designed and planned for school-age students. Adults (other than chaperones) or children outside that class or group cannot be transported or participate in the field trip to ensure safety of all students participating.

4. Refunds cannot be made if your child is absent the day of the trip. The price charged to the student is based on the number of students who are going on the trip. If your child is not going to participate in a trip, let your child’s teacher know as soon as you receive information concerning a trip.

5. Students must ride to and from field trip on bus.

6. A student’s behavior at school may prevent him/her from attending a field trip.

8. Background checks are required to participate in school field trips per Baldwin County School Board Policy. The fee is $17.50 and the application can be found at

https://bib.com/secure-volunteer/Baldwin-County-Board-of-Education/home .

Paying for School Fees, Field Trips, and Other Items

See directions below.

1. Go to myschoolbuck.com or download the mobile app.

2 Create your free account and add your students using their/student ID.

3. Add school items or invoices to your cart.

4. Check out using your credit/debit card or electronic check. *A program fee may apply.

5. If you have trouble with your account or can’t find an item or fee to purchase, please email our bookkeeper, Laura Eakin. Her email is leakin@bcbe.org. Loxley Elementary School will take payments by check or cash but highly encourage the usage of MySchoolBucks.

Birthdays

The school is providing an opportunity for parents to purchase a Special Birthday Ice Cream Package for the entire class this year. The birthday package will include birthday cake ice cream for every student which will be delivered during the snack time or at a time set by the teacher. Your child’s name can also be put on the sign in front of the school.

Ice Cream for Class and Name on Sign = $30

Only Ice Cream for Class = $25

Only Name on Sign = $5

You can purchase a birthday package using MySchoolBucks, or send to the office at least one week (preferably two) prior to your child’s birthday so inventory can be checked. If the date falls on a weekend or during a conflict, treats can be delivered on another day that week.

Birthday party invitations may be distributed at school only if everyone in the class receives an invitation or if all boys/all girls receive an invitation.

Public Notice: Loxley Elementary School has a very active Facebook page, and we love showcasing our students. Representatives of the Baldwin County Public Schools and sometimes news media seek access to school. These visits may involve filming, taping and interviewing students. All children are automatically “opted in” for pictures/videos that go on social media, the website or those taken by members of the media. If you object to your child being filmed, photographed, taped, or interviewed, you must notify the classroom teacher and the principal in writing. Be advised that while every effort will be made to honor your written request, parents should also make sure their children understand these wishes. Please be sure to like the page: https://www.facebook.com/LoxleyElementary

BEHAVIOR

An orderly school environment and student discipline is extremely important to the local school program and vital to the development of citizenship. Appropriate school behavior is expected at all times. Consequences for infractions follow all conduct policies and procedures outlined by the Baldwin County Board of Education. 

All infractions will be processed per BCBE policy. Please note that alternatives to out-of-school suspension will be assigned when possible. Please notify your child’s teacher or school counselor if there are discipline concerns.

*NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR ACTIVITIES MISSED DUE TO ASSIGNED CONSEQUENCES BY AN ADMINISTRATOR.

NOTICE TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS OF TEACHERS’ BILL OF RIGHTS AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PLANS

Under Alabama law, the Teachers’ Bill of Rights requires teachers to have an approved classroom management plan and affords teachers the right to exclude disruptive students from their classrooms in limited circumstances if they follow that plan. The purpose of the Teacher Bill of Rights, and its being included in the Student/Parent Handbook Student Code Conduct, is to outline for parents and students the Board’s established standards applicable to the development and approval of a teacher’s required classroom management plans; the standards applicable to the removal of a student from the classroom by a teacher under Alabama law, and the appeal process available to a teacher if a student is returned to the classroom by the principal in limited circumstances.

All Students are expected to be clean and appropriately dressed for school. Dress and appearance must not present health or safety problems or cause disruption. The Board prohibits any clothing or grooming that in the principal's judgment may reasonably be expected to cause a substantial disruption of, or interference with normal school operations. The local school principal will be the final authority for determining appropriate dress within the framework of the policies below. Al schools will utilize a dress code. The dress code will consist of guidelines that students must follow to ensure appropriate attire. Appropriate dress and grooming in the school atmosphere can be determined by neatness, cleanliness, safety, appropriate selection of attire, and freedom from distraction of other students and/or the learning process. Any article of clothing or grooming that the principal can reasonably expect to cause a material or substantial disruption of, or interference with, normal school operations can be prohibited.

ALL ATTIRE:

A. No pictures, emblems, or writings on clothing that are lewd offensive, vulgar, or obscene.

B. Advertises or depicts tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, drugs, or any other illegal substance, OR

C. Contains fighting words or inciites criminal activity, OR

D. Can reasonably be expected to cause a material or substantial disruption of, OR

E. Interference with normal school operations.

SHOES:

A. Must be always worn and fastened properly in the front and back of foot.

B. Classes may require certain shoes and/or prohibit certain shoes for safety reasons. EX: PE, Chemistry

C. No bedroom slippers

D. FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, no open toed or open heeled shoes may be allowed from safety rasons. (EXAMPLE: NO CROCS)

TOPS:

A. Tops that reveal the body in an inappropriate manner are not permitted. This includes but is not limited to mid-driff, crop tops, bare at the sides, sundresses, “spaghetti strap” type tops, racer backs, off=the-shoulder tops, low-cut front, or low-cut tops.

B. No cut off/crop tops (no midriff can be showing)

C. No sleeveless garments.

D. No see-through garments.

E. Designed so that the neckline does not reveal cleavage.

F . Designed to cover all undergarments.

G. Fit properly - no oversized or overly tight tops.

H. No tank top/undershirt can be worn as a shirt.

SHORTS:

A. Length should be at fingertip/hand or mid-thigh, WHICHEVER IS LONGER.

B. Fit properly - no oversized or tight shorts/pants.

C. No spandex, biker, or see-through shorts.

D. Must be hemmed and not rolled up.

DRESSES:

A. Length should be at fingertip or mid-thigh, WHICHEVER IS LONGER

B. Splits may. not exceed (3) inches above the top of the knee.

PANTS:

A. Proper fit, no sagging, baggy fit items. (NO PAJAMA BOTTOMS)

B. No see through or spandex legging pants.

C. Pants that are too tight ot allow for exposure of undergarments are not permitted.

D. Leggings, yoga pants, and other tight fitting, spandex, or lycra-based with an acceptable top that covers the private areas of the body.

E. Leggings/Tights may be worn only under shirts and dresses of appropriate length so that the buttocks and private area are covered.

F . No holes in jeans in inapproprites areas - Pants or jeans may only have holes at the knee or below. Pants or jeans that have holes above the knee are not allowed unless there is material beneath the holes.

G. Sweatpants and warm-up suits will be allowed.

ACCESSORIES:

A. Students may not wear hats or head coverings in school buildings or on school premises. This includes but is not limited to bandanas, athletic headbands, headscarves/hair wraps, hoodies, an dother forms of headgear or hair covering. .

B. Exceptions include: head gear used as part of a uniform such as the JROTC cap, band uniform hats, and athletic headgear worn with a uniform on the playing and practice fields are allowed.

-Religious purposes, which have been approved prior to wearing.

-During extreme cold weather, students will be allowed to wear toboggans outdoors on campus.

C. Other than safety-related accessories for safety related purposes, accessories such as masks, hats, caps, sweatbands, or other head covering will not be worn in the building.

D. No gang related clothing/items will be allowed.

E. Students must cover and/or conceal any court and/or law-imposed trackign and/or monitoring devices.

Disciplinary actions dealing with threats, whether deemed serious or just joking, will be handled consistently and in a timely manner by the administration. Specifically, actions that create panic, fear and chaos will not be tolerated at any grade level. Please note the following procedures and consequences stated below regarding student threats, subject to any rules and laws regarding students with disabilities:

• First occurrence- up to 2-day suspension (Grades K-3)/3 day suspension (grades 4-6) at the discretion of the principal based on all the facts and circumstances
• Call parents and schedule a re-entry conference with campus SRO present.
• Notify SRO for law enforcement determination on whether additional investigation necessary.
• School counselor will meet with all students involved.
• Digital history checked on Chromebook or laptop reviewed.
• Notify parents of students/victim(s) involved in the situation.
• Second occurrence - 5 days suspension
• Notify SRO for law enforcement determination on whether additional investigation necessary.
• Re-entry conference with parents and SRO present.
• Alta Pointe referral will be offered.
• School counselor will meet with all students involved.
• Digital history checked on Chromebook or laptop. Contact David Besancon, Ed Technology Director. If concerns are evident, system technology department will be notified for a deeper investigation.
• Notify parents of students (victims) involved in the situation.
• Third occurrence - Contact Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent for additional guidance and whether suspension, pending expulsion and/or placement into an alternative educational setting is warranted.

Jamari Terrell Williams Student Bullying Prevention Act

Prohibition- BCPSS is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for all members of the school community. Bullying, violence, threats of violence, intimidation, and any other conduct prohibited by this policy will not be tolerated. In accordance with Alabama law, no student shall engage in, or be subjected to, bullying, volence, threats of violence. or intimidation by another student based on any of the protected characteristics identified in this policy. Any student who violates this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. Disciplinary decisions will be made by the investigating school administrator and administered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

DEFINITIONS-

a. Bullying - a continuous pattern of intentional behavior on or off of school property, on a school bus, or at a school-sponsored function including, but not limited to: cyberbullying or written, electronic, verbal, or physical actions that are reasonably perceived as being motivated by any characteristic of a student, or by the association of a student with an individual who has a particular characteristic, if the characteristic falls into one of the categories of personal characteristics contained in this policy, To constitute bullying, a pattern of behavior may do any of the following:

-Place a student in reasonable fear of harm to his or her person or damage to his or her property.

-Have the effect of substantially interfering with the educational performance, opportunities, or benefits of a student.

-Have the effect of substantially disrupting or interfering with the orderly operation of the school.

-Have the effect of creating a hostile environment in the school, on school property, on a school bus, or at a school - sponsored

function.

-Have the effect of being sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive enough to create an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student.

• The first step to take if your student feels as if they are being bullied is to notify their teacher. The student should also ask to speak to the school counselor and/or administration.

b. Hostile environment - the perception by an affected student that the conduct of another student constitutes a threat of violence or bullying and that the conduct is objectively severe or pervasive enough that a reasonable person, under the circumstances, would agree that the conduct constitutes bullying, threat of assault, or assault.

c. Violence- the unjustified infliction of physical force by a student with the intent to cause injury to another student or damage to the property of another student.

d. Threat- a statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action to cause fear of harm. The intention may be communicated through an electronic, written, verbal, or physical act to cause fear, mental distress, or interference in the school environment. The intention may be expressly stated or implied and the person communicating the threat can carry out the threat.

e. Threat of violence - an unjustified expression of intention to inflict injury or damage that is made by a student and directed to another student.

f. Intimidation - an unjustified threat or other action that is intended to cause fear or apprehension in a student.

g. Student - a person enrolled in BCPSS.