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his/her movement from school to adult life. For further information, contact the Hall County Special Education Department, 711 Green Street, Gainesville, Georgia 30501 (Phone: 770-534-1080).
ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT NOTIFICATION PLAN
The Hall County School System AHERA Management Plan is available for public inspection upon request at the School System’s Department of Facilities This notification is provided to fulfill the requirement of section 763.93(4) of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act, 40 CFR Part 763, October 30, 1987. All interested parents, teachers, employees or other persons are invited to review the plan, which includes the following items:
• Location, amounts and types of asbestos-containing materials.
• Response actions to the asbestos-containing materials.
• Plans for re-inspection and periodic surveillance.
• Public notification procedures.
Anyone interested in reviewing this plan should contact Pam Cravero in the Department of Facilities at 770-534-1291.
ASSESSMENT SECURITY
The Hall County School System conducts the assessment program as required by federal and state law. The Hall County School System interacts with state and federal agencies relative to the assessment program and accountability mandates. The testing department handles assessment documents and reports including secure test materials, individual student score reports, and school/district data reports, primarily in electronic format. The Hall County School System delivers training/guidance related to the assessment program, assessment data, and accountability mandates to all stakeholders.
Both the district and school-based administrators have provided school personnel with the Code of Ethics for Educators. The Code of Ethics defines the professional behavior of educators in Georgia and serves as the guide to ethical conduct. Within this Code of Ethics is Standard 10 which specifically addresses ethics in testing. Teachers in each building are required to sign off that they have read and understand the Code of Ethics.
ATTENDANCE POLICY – HIGH SCHOOL
Regular school attendance is essential to gaining a quality education. Students need to participate in the experiences, discussion, activities, and special projects integral to the learning process. State law requires that students between the ages of six and sixteen attend school except for the specific reasons listed below. Consequently, regular attendance is essential to maximizing academic achievement, and parents and legal guardians have a legal responsibility to assure that students attend school regularly.
A student shall not be absent from school or from any class or other required school hours except for conditions specified below, or upon written permission of the teacher, principal, or other authorized school official. Absences will be excused if validated for the following reasons:
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