Academic Programs Drug Use Personal Items
Acknowledgement Form Extra Curricular Programs Safety Drills
Admission Fire Drills School Related Activities
Alcohol & Tobacco Food & Drink Searches
Announcements Grading Marks Semester Exams
Assembly Programs Grading Periods Senior Privileges
Assignment Sheet Graduation Ceremony Student Drivers
Attendance Grievances Student Drop Off & Pick Up
Awarding Credit Guidance & Counseling Services Summer School
Buses Gym Tardiness
Cheating & Dishonesty Harassment Telephones
Classification of Students Honor Requirements Textbooks
Copy Machines Hope Scholarship Theft
Corporal Punishment Insurance Tornado Drills
Debts & Fines Leaving School Early Visitors
Discipline Lockers Weapons
Dress Codes Media Center Policy Weight Courses

GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMISSIONS

All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, or national origin.  The Admissions Committee reviews applications and decisions of the committee are final.  Information concerning registration is published in area newspapers in January.  Additional information about the admissions process is available in the school office. 

Married students, pregnant students, fathers, mothers, or convicted felons may not attend SGA.  SGA will not admit home-schooled students for placement beyond the eighth grade unless approved by the admissions committee.   Grade placement of new students will be determined by the use of the school’s testing program and any other measure deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.

ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO

The use or possession of alcohol and tobacco on the school campus or at any school-related activity is prohibited.  Consumption of alcohol on the school campus will result in suspension from school.  Students found guilty of possession or use of alcohol or tobacco off campus may also be subject to disciplinary action, including the loss of extra-curricular privileges according to rules set by coaches and club sponsors.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Students are responsible for all announcements made daily.  Announcements are made in homeroom via the daily announcement sheet, on the intercom system, and on the announcement board outside the main office.

ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS

During the school year students are provided with a variety of assembly programs, some for educational purposes, some for motivation and inspiration, and some merely for entertainment.  Students are required to sit in assigned areas during such programs and to show respect and courtesy towards visitors who take time to share with them.

ATTENDANCE

Because good attendance is essential for academic achievement, students are expected to be present in school daily.   Students must be present at least half of the school day in order to be counted present. 

NUMBER OF ABSENCES:  More than ten absences per semester, excluding absences for school-related activities, will result in failure for the classes missed.  With the approval of the teacher and head of school, the student may be allowed to take a comprehensive exam to reinstate credit.  Special consideration will be given to extenuating circumstances such as long-term illness.

EXCUSED ABSENCES:  Absences will be excused for the following reasons, if accompanied by a written note from parents: 

1.   illness of student

2.   serious illness or death in immediate family

3.   doctor’s appointment

4.   appearances mandated by court order or governmental agencies

5.   service as pages in the legislature

6.   celebration of religious holidays

7.   conditions that make attendance hazardous to health or safety

8.   out-of-town trips or college days approved by head of school and teachers at least two days in advance 

**All written excuses should list the date of and the reason for the absence, and should be signed by a parent or guardian. Notes must be presented to the attendance officer before homeroom, who will issue an admit slip allowing students to make up missed work.  Absences not excused within two days of the absence will be considered unexcused.

**MAKEUP WORK:  Students are responsible for making up all work missed during excused absences, including school-related activities.  The nature of the work and the due date will be determined by the teacher.  In the case of pre-approved absences, the attendance officer will attach an assignment sheet to the admit slip so that students may complete assignments before returning to school. It is the student’s responsibility to ask for assignments.

**UNEXCUSED ABSENCES:  Students will not be allowed to make up work missed due to an unexcused absence.  They will receive a zero on any work for which the teacher records grades.  In the event that no grades are taken, the student will receive a zero to be counted as a daily grade.  The zero may not be dropped.

Students who are suspended from school will receive zeros in all classes for each day of the suspension.  They will also receive an unsatisfactory in homeroom conduct for the grading period.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:  Unless given prior approval by the head of school, students must be present at least one-half of a day in order to participate in extra-curricular activities that day.

BUSES: 

SGA does not own, operate, or manage area buses that provide transportation to and from school.  Parents are responsible for the observation of all rules set forth by the bus driver.  Any student who fails to observe bus rules may be referred to the head of school for disciplinary action.

CHEATING AND DISHONESTY

SGA is committed to uphold the highest standards of honesty and integrity.  Students found guilty of lying or cheating will be subject to disciplinary action.    

Students who knowingly provide classmates with answers or assignments are as guilty of cheating, as are students who obtain answers in a dishonest manner.  Students who try to pass off someone else’s work as their own are guilty of plagiarism.  Disciplinary action for students found guilty of cheating on tests, classroom assignments, or homework assignments is as follows:

FIRST OFFENSE:  1.  A zero will be given on the work involved, whether a test or an assignment.

                                2.  The student will receive a “U” in conduct for that class for that nine weeks.

                                3.  Students must notify parents of the offense.

 Parents must contact the head of school by the end of the following day.

                                4.   Students must inform coaches and club sponsors, who will enforce their own rules

              concerning cheating.

        5.  Will not be recognized on Honors Day for that class.     

SECOND OFFENSE:  1 – 5   Same as first offense

                                     6.  The students will spend two days in in-school suspension.

 7.  The student will be declared ineligible for any academic honor

      for the remainder of the current school year.

THIRD OFFENSE:  Further disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion will be taken at the

         discretion of school administration.

COPY MACHINES 

Students may have copies made in the school library for 15 cents per copy.

DISCIPLINE

SGA believes that students have a right to a safe environment that is conducive to learning.  Disciplinary action will be administered when a student’s conduct becomes unacceptable while on campus or at any school-related activity.  All faculty members reserve the right to correct all students at all times.

GENERAL REASONS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1.  unruly or uncooperative behavior

2.  unacceptable written or spoken language

3.  disrespect towards authority

4.  damage to or destruction of school or personal property

5.  loitering in halls or restrooms

6.  leaving class or school without permission

7.  harassment

8.  possession of forbidden personal items without permission

9.  use or possession of alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, or other controlled substances

10. violation of weapons policy

11.  excessive tardiness

12.  violation of dress code

13.  chewing gum

14.  consuming food or drink in undesignated areas without permission

15.  public display of affection

16.  fighting

17.  misbehavior on a bus

18.  littering

19.  cheating and dishonesty

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS MAY INCLUDE:

1.  student conference

2.  parent conference

3.  recess detention

4.  lunchroom cleaning duty

5.  corporal punishment (see policy below)

6.  after-school detention

**7.  in-school suspension

**8.  Saturday morning work detail

9.  suspension from school and / or school activities 

10.  probation 

11.  recommendation of expulsion to board of trustees

**Actions 5 – 10 will accompany a written notice to parents from the head of school stating the student’s offense and the disciplinary action taken. Saturday school is from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00. Parents of students placed in in-school suspension or Saturday morning work detail are responsible for all costs incurred as a result of the detention.

CORPORAL PUNISHMENT POLICY:   

If a child steps outside the code of conduct, reasonable disciplinary action may include the administration of corporal punishment to the student.  All corporal punishment will be subject to the following requirements:

--shall not be excessive or unduly severe; (not to exceed three licks)

--shall never be used as a first line of punishment for misbehavior unless the student was informed beforehand that the specific misbehavior could occasion its use; provided, however, that corporal punishment may be employed as a first line of punishment for those acts of misconduct which are so antisocial or disruptive in nature as to shock the conscience;

--corporal punishment shall be administered in the presence of a witness (the head of school / assistant head / another teacher); and the witness must be informed beforehand and in the presence of the student of the reason for the punishment; the teacher administering the punishment or the witness must be the same sex as the student;

--parents will be provided, upon request, with a written explanation of the reasons for the punishment, and the name of witness; provided, however, that such an explanation shall not be used as evidence in any subsequent civil action brought as a result of the corporal punishment;

--corporal punishment shall not be administered to a student whose parents have provided the school upon the first day of enrollment a written statement from a medical doctor licensed in Georgia stating that it is detrimental to the student’s mental or emotion stability; and,

--corporal punishment shall not be administered to a student whose parents have filed a written statement with the head of school stating that his or her child shall not receive corporal punishment.

DEBTS AND FINES

All student records, including report cards, will be held for any outstanding debts or fines incurred during the school year.

DRESS CODE

Parents are expected to send children to school and all school-related activities dressed in a manner that reflects good taste and is conducive to a learning environment.  Students in grades 5 – 12 are required to follow the dress code.  Students dressed inappropriately will be sent to an administrator who will provide alternate clothing. Repeated offenders will be assigned detention or suspension.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DEEMED INAPPROPRIATE:

GIRLS AND BOYS

1.  shorts shorter than three inches above the knee

2.  clothing worn without proper undergarments or with exposed undergarments

** 3.  hats, caps, visors, and sunglasses

4.  tattoos

5.  pants or shorts with holes above the knee

6.  gym shorts, cut-offs, bicycle shorts, boxer shorts, and sweat pants

7.  clothing that advertises or suggests the use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or other controlled substances

8.  clothing that contains profanity or words that suggest violence, racial overtones, or sexual misconduct

** 9.  No heelies (shoes with wheels)

GIRLS

1.  low-cut, revealing tops

2.  tops that expose midriff when arms are raised

3.       shorts, skirts, or dresses shorter than three inches above the knee

4.       tight, form-fitting clothing

5.       tank tops, spaghetti straps, and strapless or backless tops

  1. sheer fabrics

7.       no body piercing (except earrings)

BOYS

1.  sleeveless shirts

2.  pants or shorts with belt loops, worn without a belt

3.  pants or shorts worn below the waist

4.  earrings, no body piercing

5.  hair that is below the collar or eyes

6.  sideburns extending below the bottom of the ear lobe

7.  faces not clean-shaven

8.  shirt tails not tucked in

DRUG USE

SGA adopted a drug-use policy which includes mandatory, random testing of all students and faculty members.  A copy of the policy is available in the school office.

FOOD AND DRINK 

Students are expected to take pride in the appearance of the school.  No food or drink is allowed in classrooms or hallways.  Chewing gum is not allowed on campus.

GRIEVANCES

Grievances involving school matters should be settled quickly and as close as possible to their point of origin.  Students and parents are encouraged to use the following grievance procedures:

LEVEL ONE:  The student or parent with the grievance should request an informal conference with the appropriate teacher(s) within five school days after the date on which the action involving the grievance occurred.  This conference can be scheduled through the school counselor or directly with the teacher.  If the matter is not resolved to the satisfaction of the parent or student, the grievance may be taken to level two.

LEVEL TWO:  The student or parent with the grievance should request a conference with the head of school within ten school days after the date on which the action involving the grievance occurred.  The head of school may request a written statement of the grievance and any pertinent information from the level one conference.  The head of school will render a decision within three school days.  If the matter is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student or parent, the grievance may be taken to level three.

LEVEL THREE:  The student or parent may request to address the board of trustees by contacting the head of school within ten days following the decision made at level two.   The board may request a written statement of the grievance and any decisions made at levels one and two, in addition to reasons why such previous decisions are considered unacceptable.  The board will render a written decision which is final.

Note:  The number of days specified on each level should be considered a maximum, but may be extended by mutual agreement.

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES

A counselor is available to assist students with guidance and counseling needs such as the scheduling of courses, providing information to assist with career choices, advisement for meeting graduation requirements, assistance with personal problems, assistance with applications for admission or financial aid to college or other post-high school education, the mailing of records and transcripts, parent conferences, and coordinating testing for all grades.

GYM: 

Students are not allowed in the gym or coaches’ office unless they are attending a P.E. class or are accompanied by a faculty member. 

Students may use the vending machines in the gym only during P.E. or after school.  No food or drink may be taken from the gym.

HARASSMENT

SGA believes that students have a right to an educational environment that is free of intimidation.  The use of verbal, physical, or sexual harassment by students while on campus or at any school-related activity is prohibited.

INSURANCE

Student insurance is available through the school.  Applications for school-day and twenty-four hour coverage are given to students during the first week of school.  Football coverage is not included in the regular plan and must be purchased separately.

LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY

**All early dismissals must be accompanied by a written note or a phone call to the office from a parent.) Notes must be approved by the attendance officer before homeroom, who will determine if the early dismissal is excused or unexcused.  Failure to sign out in the main office will constitute unexcused absences for classes missed.  After signing out, students must immediately leave the campus.  Students who return to campus must sign in.

**LOCKERS

Lockers are issued for the year to students for a minimal charge, a portion of which will be refunded at the end of the year when the lock is returned in good condition.  Only school-issued locks may be used on lockers.  Lockers are subject to inspection by the administration at any time.  Painting or otherwise defacing lockers is not permitted.

LUNCHROOM

Students are required to report to the lunchroom during the lunch and recess periods.  High school students who finish early may remain in the courtyard or library until the period is over; however, they may not take food or drinks outside the lunchroom. 

Lunches include a daily menu in addition to the regular menu.  Lunches may be purchased by the day, week, or month.  Students are issued a four digit pin number that they enter each day for breakfast and/or lunch. Orders for both recess (breakfast) and lunch should be placed during homeroom.  Students may charge a maximum of $10.00, provided that parents return a permission-to-charge form at the beginning of the school year.

Vending machines are available to students in grades 5-12 during recess and lunch, and to elementary students during afternoon recess.  Microwave ovens are available to students as well.

MEDIA CENTER POLICY

1.       The Median Center is open at least thirty minutes before school and thirty minutes after school for student, faculty and parent use.

2.       Each Student visiting the library should have a written pass from his teacher stating the purpose of the visit; time left classroom and time to return.

3.       Students may use the library and computer lab at recess and lunch without a pass from the teacher.  Students may use the computer lab after school for as long as needed upon making special arrangements with the media staff.

4.       Elementary grades will be assigned a time each week for the enrichment time of computer lab instruction by the media staff.

5.       The computer lab is available to all students at times not scheduled for elementary enrichment of high school classes.  A computer use time may be scheduled with the media staff.  If the computer lab is overcrowded or students fail to do assigned work, they will be sent back to the classroom.  A library pass is required to use the computer lab during a class period.  No pass is required for lunch or recess.

6.       Students may not check e-mail or send e-mail from the media center.

7.       Students may use the internet for research only with permission.  Students may not use the internet for online games and contests, etc.; fantasy baseball.

8.       Library time will be on an open schedule.  Teachers will schedule library time for research or checking out books with the media center staff.

9.       If more than five students are sent from one class, a teacher must accompany them unless the classroom teacher and the media staff have made special arrangements.

10.   Books for grades 5-12 are to be checked out for two weeks at a time.  To renew this check out period, the student must bring the book with him to the library to be rechecked.

11.   Lost or damaged books must be paid for before report cards or progress reports are issued.

12.   Books may be checked out by teachers for general class use.

13.   Teachers may place books on reserve for use by their classes.

14.   Reference books may not be taken from the library.

15.   Newspapers are kept on file for at least one month.

16.   No food or drinks are allowed in the library or computer lab.  Students are responsible for following all library and computer lab rules posted in these areas. 

PERSONAL ITEMS

Students are not allowed to bring personal items such as pagers, walkman, video games, video tapes, laser pointers, playing cards, and sports cards without permission from the head of school (grades 5-12) or teacher (grades 1-4).   Books and magazines not approved for use in the classroom are prohibited.  Cell phones are permitted on campus for emergency use. Cell phones are NOT allowed in the classroom. They may be left in a locker or in a vehicle.  Violators of the policy will have their cell phones confiscated and will be subject to disciplinary action. 

SAFETY DRILLS

Scheduled drills are held throughout the year.  The following procedures should be followed upon the sounding of the alarm:

FIRE DRILLS

1. At the command of its teacher, each class will exit its room quietly in a single-file line.  Maps showing

    designated exits and safety zones are posted in each classroom.

2.  The last person to leave the classroom should close the door.

3.  After the teacher checks the roll, students should remain in single-file formation until a bell signals the end

     of the drill


 TORNADO DRILLS

1.  Students should move to an inside wall, away from windows and doors, and remain in a crouched position,

     with hands placed over the head.

2.  Students should remain respectful of the closeness of the group and remain quiet until a bell sounds to signal

     the end of the drill.

SCHOOL-RELATED ACTIVITIES 

Students are expected to follow all rules concerning conduct and dress code while on the school campus, including attendance at extra-curricular activities.  Good sportsmanship and respect for athletic facilities, including picking up trash, is expected at SGA as well as at other schools’ facilities. 

SEARCHES

The head of school or designee reserves the right to conduct unannounced searches of students, lockers, and vehicles.  Students failing to consent to searches will be suspended, with expulsion recommended.  Parents and law enforcement will be notified of any contraband seized during searches.

SENIOR PRIVILEGES

Seniors in good standing will be honored with the following privileges:

1.  Exemption of final exams with an average of 93 or above and satisfactory conduct

2.  Parking in front of the elementary building and beside the gym

3.  Exiting assemblies first

4.  Reporting to lunch five minutes early

5.  Taking part in the senior trip

6.  College campus visits—2 days under the following conditions:

            --Visits must be before May 1, not immediately before or after a school holiday without special

    permission.

            --The school counselor must approve the visit at least two days in advance.

            --Arrangements for make-up work must be completed with teachers in advance of the visit.

            --Upon return to school, a verification letter from the college must be presented to the school counselor.

**Note:  Juniors are allowed one college day, provided that the above conditions are met and that a parent accompanies the student.

STUDENT DRIVERS

Students who drive to school must have a valid Georgia driver’s license and operate their vehicles in accordance with state laws. 

Students are to park in assigned areas, leaving vehicles immediately upon arrival at school.  Students are not allowed in the student parking lot during school hours without written permission from a faculty member. 

**Students are not allowed to drive between the gym and elementary building.

Section a.1 of Georgia’s Teenage and Adult Responsibility Act of 1997 requires that schools certify whether a student’s attendance pattern and discipline record allow him or her to have a Georgia driver’s permit or license.  Students, ages 15-18, who apply for a license or permit must present a Certificate of Attendance form.  This form is available through the school office for use within 30 days of the date of issue.  The school is also required by Georgia law to report information regarding student non-compliance due to excessive absences or suspensions to the Department of Public Safety.  Contact the school office for more information.

STUDENT DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP

Parents who pick up children after school should enter through the east gate and exit through the west gate, exiting only after buses have done so.  Parents should not leave vehicles unattended in the drive-through area

TELEPHONES

Student use of school phones is restricted to illness or emergencies unless permission is given by a faculty member.   Parents should avoid leaving messages for students unless absolutely necessary.  

TEXTBOOKS

Lost, stolen, or damaged textbooks must be replaced.  Replacement or damage costs are  a minimum of $25 per book.  Student records, including report cards, will be held until the debt is paid or the textbook is returned in usable condition.

**TARDINESS

A student late to class or homeroom without an acceptable written excuse will receive an unexcused tardy.  After a student accumulates two unexcused tardies for homeroom or any one class during the nine weeks, he or she will be assigned one day of recess detention for each tardy.  Recess detention will be served on consecutive days.  On the third unexcused tardy during the nine weeks, students will be assigned to after school detention.  On the fifth unexcused tardy during the nine weeks, students will be assigned to Saturday school.

THEFT

Students are expected to treat school property and personal property of others with respect.  Students found guilty of theft will be subject to suspension and possible expulsion.

VISITORS

SGA is a closed campus.  All visitors must report to the main office.  Parents must go through the main office in order to pick up or speak with students.   

Student visitors are not allowed on campus without prior approval from an administrator.  Permission will be granted for prospective students only.

WEAPONS

Georgia law prohibits any person to carry, possess, or have under control any weapon in a school building, at a school function, on school property, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by the school.  SGA has established a weapons policy prohibiting students from possession of all knives, regardless of size, while on the school campus or at a school-related activity.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

K4 - 5TH GRADE

Students receive instruction in reading, language, spelling, math, science, and social studies with the A-Beka program, an academically advanced, Christian-based curriculum.  Phonics is heavily emphasized in the pre-reading and early reading stages.  Students are also offered enrichment opportunities in art, music, foreign language, computers, and P.E., as well as various topics presented by parent and community volunteers.

6TH, 7TH AND 8TH GRADE

Students are scheduled in six daily classes, receiving instruction in reading, English, spelling, vocabulary, math, health, social studies, music, and P.E.

9TH – 12TH GRADE

SGA encourages students to take high school courses that will meet the requirements for a college-prep diploma.  However, a general diploma is also available.  Course requirements are as follows:

COURSE

UNITS REQUIRED FOR COLLEGE-PREP DIPLOMA

UNITS REQUIRED FOR GENERAL DIPLOMA

Math

4

3

English

4

4

Social Studies

4

4

Science

3

2

Foreign Language

2

0

P.E. / Health

1

1

Computer Science

1

1

Electives

2

6

 

21 Total Units

21 Total Units

AWARDING CREDIT

Students must be enrolled in at least five one-unit academic courses each year.  Once a student is enrolled, all credits must be earned at SGA, with the exception of summer school courses taken for failed work or courses taken by special permission from the head of school and counselor.

SUMMER SCHOOL

Students who do not receive course credit may attend an accredited summer school with the recommendation of the counselor.  SGA allows only two units of summer school credit in grades 9–12 except in extraordinary circumstances approved by the board.  All grades in summer school will be recorded on permanent records in parentheses.  However, SGA will use a maximum grade of 70 for summer school courses in computing grade point averages.

CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS

High school students will be classified at the end of each year according to the following criteria:

            Freshman—promotion from the eighth grade

            Sophomore—4  1/2  units

            Junior—10 units

            Senior—15  1/2 units

            Graduate—21 units

GRADING PERIODS

The school year is divided into two 18-week semesters.  Report cards are issued at the end of each nine-weeks grading period.    Progress reports are issued at the mid-point of each nine-weeks grading period.  Specific dates for progress reports and report cards are listed on the school calendar.

Parents should sign progress reports and report cards, and return them to school the following day.  If a report card is lost, a new one will be issued for a fee, and parents will be notified that a new card has been issued. 

GRADING MARKS

A

90-100

Excellent

 

S

Satisfactory

B

80-89

Good

 

N

Needs Improvement

C

70-79

Fair

 

U

Unsatisfactory

D

Below 70

Failure

 

I*

Incomplete

*Incomplete grades will be issued only in extenuating circumstances.  The “I” must be cleared within the first two weeks of the next grading period unless special permission is given by the teacher and head of school.  If work is not completed within the time limit, the grade will automatically be changed to an “F.”

HONOR REQUIREMENTS

HONOR ROLL:  Students in grades 5-12 will be named to the Nine Weeks or Semester Honor Roll if all grading marks are 87 or above, and all conduct grades are satisfactory.

ACADEMIC LETTER:  Students in grades 9-12 will receive an academic letter on Honors Day if they have a yearly average of 90 or above in each academic subject.

HONOR GRADUATE:  To be named an honor graduate, a student must have a cumulative high school grade point average of 90.000 or above in math, science, social studies, and language courses.

TRANSFER STUDENTS:  Transfer students must attend SGA at least one semester to be considered for honor graduate status.  Only transferred grades in math, English, science, and social studies will be used to compute the GPA.  Transfer students must attend SGA at least three semesters to qualify for the academic honors of valedictorian and salutatorian.

GRADUATION CEREMONY

All eligible seniors are required to participate in the graduation ceremony in order to receive a diploma from SGA.

HOPE SCHOLARSHIP

Students in the college-bound curriculum with an 80 or above average in English, math, science, social studies, and foreign language are eligible for the Hope Scholarship.  Students in the general curriculum must have an 85 or above average in the same courses.

SEMESTER EXAMS

Semester exams will be administered in grades 6-12 at the conclusion of each semester and should measure student knowledge of the entire semester in each subject.  Each exam shall count 20% of the semester grade.

SEMESTER EXAM EXEMPTIONS

Students in grades 6-12 may choose to exempt one semester exam each semester on perfect attendance provided the following conditions are met:

1.       Must have an 80 or above average in the class he/she chooses to exempt

2.       Must have perfect attendance in that class for that semester (no unexcused tardies and no absences)  Absences for school sponsored events (athletic or academic competitions are approved trips) are not counted as absences.  Extenuating circumstances may be brought before the Headmaster.

3.       Must have a satisfactory grade in conduct for that class for the semester.

4.       Students assigned to In-School Suspension will lose their perfect attendance exemption priviledge. 

Students in grades 6-12 may choose to exempt one examination per semester on grades provided that the following conditions are met:

1.       Must have a 90 or above average for the semester for that course

2.       Must have a satisfactory conduct grade in that class for the semester

3.       Must have no more than 5 absences in that class for that semester

Must have no more than 3 unexcused tardies for that semester

WEIGHTED COURSES

Beginning with the graduating class of 2008, a full grade point will be added to a student’s GPA for taking the following courses:

                                    Advanced Placement Classes           

                                    Honors English

                                    Physics           

                                    Pre-Calculus

EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS

CLUBS AND OTHER PROGRAMS
 Students are encouraged to take advantages of the many opportunities that SGA offers in order to build leadership, character, a positive work ethic, human relations skills, and a sense of teamwork.  The following clubs and activities are available to students:

4-H Club

Junior Beta Club*

Annual Staff

Math Olympiad

Essay Contests

Newspaper Staff

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Poster Contests

Field Trips

Senior Beta Club*

Geography Bee

Spelling Bee

HANDS (Community Service Club)

Student Council

 *To become a member of Beta Club, a student must have  90 or above averages in math, science, social studies, and language courses. 

INTERSCHOLASTIC OFFERINGS
ATHLETICS                                                                   LITERARY

Baseball                                                                         Debate

Basketball                                                                      Extemporaneous Speaking

Cheerleading                                                                   Essay

Cross-Country                                                                 One Act Play

Football                                                                          Oral Interpretation

Golf                                                                                Piano

Softball                                                                           Solo, Trio, and Quartet

Tennis                                                                            Spelling

Track and Field

Minimum requirements for participation in interscholastic competition are set forth by the Georgia Independent School Association.  Students must pass four unit subjects per semester in order to participate in GISA events. 

 

ASSIGNMENT SHEET

Student:  ______________________________         Date(s) of Absence:  ______________________________

1st Period Class:  _________________________

Assignment:  ______________________________________________________________________________

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2nd Period Class:  ________________________

Assignment: ______________________________________________________________________________

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3rd Period Class:  _________________________

Assignment: ______________________________________________________________________________

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4th Period Class:  _________________________

Assignment: ______________________________________________________________________________

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6th Period Class:  _________________________

Assignment: ______________________________________________________________________________

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

We have read the SGA Student-Parent Handbook and are especially aware of changes marked by asterisks.  We agree to abide by the rules and guidelines set forth in  it.

Date:  __________________

Parents / Guardians:  _____________________________________

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Student(s):  _____________________________________________

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SGA reserves the right to make any necessary changes in policy.