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Table of Contents
Letter from Principal
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SCHOOL INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES
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District Five Mission Statement
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James F. Byrnes Freshman Academy Mission Statement
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James F. Byrnes Freshman Academy Belief Statement
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James F. Byrnes Freshman Academy Vision Statement
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Alma Mater
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2017-2018 School Calendar
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Bell Schedule and Power Hour Bell Schedule
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School Wide Testing
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Messages for Students
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Assignments for Students Who are Absent
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Textbooks
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I.D. Cards
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Lockers
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Cafeteria Routines
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Clearing the Building
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Parent and Guardian Communication
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Professional Qualifications
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Inclement Weather Policy
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Media Policy
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GUIDANCE
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Guidance Staff
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Guidance Office and Career Center
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Homebound Instruction
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South Carolina Diploma Requirements
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Minimum Course Load
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Student Rank in Class
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Student Honors
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Privacy of Student Records
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Change of Address
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Withdrawal Procedures
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Changes and Procedures for Schedules
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Drop-out and return
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Promotional Policies
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ATTENDANCE
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State Board of Regulations for Attendance
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Interventions for Problematic Attendance
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Requirements for Attendance
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Early Dismissal from School or Class
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Credit Denial Due to Insufficient Attendance
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Saturday Recapture
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Make-Up Work
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Virtual Internet Courses
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Tutorial Assistance
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