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Table of Contents
Letter from Principal 4 SCHOOL INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES 5 District Five Mission Statement 5 James F. Byrnes Freshman Academy Mission Statement 5 James F. Byrnes Freshman Academy Belief Statement 5 James F. Byrnes Freshman Academy Vision Statement 6 Alma Mater 6 2015-2016 School Calendar 7 Bell Schedule 8 School Wide Testing 8 Messages for Students 9 Assignments for Students Who are Absent 9 Textbooks 9 I.D. Cards 9 Lockers 9
Cafeteria Routines 10 Clearing the Building 11 Parent and Guardian Communication 11 Professional Qualifications 11 Inclement Weather Policy 12 Media Policy 12
GUIDANCE 12 Guidance Staff 12 Guidance Office and Career Center 12 Homebound Instruction 12 South Carolina Diploma Requirements 13 Minimum Course Load 13 Student Rank in Class 13 Student Honors 15 Privacy of Student Records 16 Change of Address 17 Withdrawal Procedures 17 Changes and Procedures for Schedules 17 Drop-out and return 18 Promotional Policies 18
ATTENDANCE 18 State Board of regulations for Attendance 18 Interventions for Problematic Attendance 20 Requirements for Attendance 20
Early Dismissal from School or Class 23 Credit Denial Due to Insufficient Attendance 23 Saturday Recapture 24 Make-Up Work 24 Virtual Internet Courses 24
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