2017-2018 Student Handbook

TITLE IX In accordance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq., and its implementing regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part 106, the Carroll County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability or marital status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. To file a complaint, notify the Title IX Coordinator: Mrs. Elizabeth Motley, Director of Human Resources; 605-9 Pine Street; Hillsville, VA 24343 or call 276-728-3191 or 276-236-8145. For further assistance, you may contact the following: Office for Civil Rights, District of Columbia Office; U.S. Department of Education; P.O. Box 14620; Washington, DC 20044-4620 or call 202-208-2545 or 202-208-7741 (TDD).

NOTIFICATION OF CARROLL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS QUALIFICATIONS FOR VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN

Beginning with the 9 th grade class of 2011 - 2012 honor graduates achieving Magna Cum Laude status (GPA of 3.8 – 3.9) and Summa Cum Laude status (GPA of 4.0 and above) will be recognized during high school graduation. Two students will be chosen from the Summa Cum Laude graduates by a combination of members of the senior class and members of the CCHS faculty and staff to serve as graduation speakers. Carroll County High School in an attempt to recognize more students for their academic accomplishments will no longer select a class valedictorian and salutatorian beginning with the graduating class of 2014 – 2015.

SERVICES FOR GIFTED STUDENTS

The gifted education program in the Carroll County Public Schools provides services in compliance with the Virginia Regulations for Gifted Programs . The goals of education for gifted students are to advance knowledge and skills in each student’s area of strength, provide opportunities for problem-solving and higher level thinking in real life contexts, and encourage self-directed learning. The search for, screening, and identification of gifted students is a continuous process throughout grades K-12. Students are screened, referred and identified in the area of Specific Academic Aptitude (SAA). Teachers, parents or students may contact the school-based coordinator to make a gifted referral. Once a referral is made, the School Coordinator of Gifted Services will initiate further assessments. When all assessments have been completed, the parents/guardians will be asked to meet with the Identification-Placement Committee. The School Coordinator of Gifted Services and other members of the Identification-Placement Committee will share the results of the assessments and any other pertinent information with the committee. Based on the information gathered, the committee will determine eligibility based upon the Carroll County Public Schools criteria for eligibility. Elementary, middle school, and high school students identified as having Specific Academic Aptitude may be cluster grouped in classrooms with teachers who are trained to meet their needs. Identified students receive instruction at a pace and level of complexity appropriate to their needs. Acceleration and enrichment options are available including grade level or content are acceleration if appropriate. High school students may self-select courses from dual credit offerings (high school and college credit); Advanced Placement; Southwest Virginia Governor’s School; Linwood Holton Virtual Governor’s School; Virginia Virtual Program; Blue Ridge Crossroads Governor’s Academy for Technical Education (BRCGATE); or an Associate’s Degree Program through Wytheville Community College. The primary focus of services is in the regular classroom through differentiation of instruction; however, enrichment opportunities are offered to gifted learners as resources permit.

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