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Welcome to Etowah City School
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This website is a work in progress, it is our hope to keep it updated and as current as possible. It is our hope that you will find this website informative and check it on a regular basis to keep up-to-date on events in your child's classroom.
Important Dates To Remember
Calendar of Events:
August 4th - Registration for New Students for 2010-2011
August 10th - 1st Day of Classes
Due to budget cuts Etowah City School will operate only one school bus this year. We will have designated bus stops for morning pick-up and afternoon drop offs. Please locate the stop closest to you from the list below.
BLUE load student bus stops: (First morning stops at approx. 6:20 6:30 a.m.)
411 & 1st Street
Entrance of Crows Nest
Wilsons car shop (corner)
411 & Carlin Street
Ohio & 2nd Street
Ohio & 4th Street
Ohio & 7th Street
GREEN load student bus stops:
Georgia & 6th Street
North Georgia & Charles Street
North Georgia & Jackson Street
North Georgia & Lawrence Street
Entrance (EHA)- Williams & Georgia/Sunset Drive
Thacker & 3rd Street
3rd & Alabama
Thacker & Iowa
Alabama & 5th Street
Louisiana & 5th Street
Louisiana & 3rd Street
Indiana & 5th Street
Indiana & 6th Street
Indiana & 9th Street
Dunn & Bledsoe Street
Dunn & 8th Street
YELLOW load student bus stops:
Georgia & 8th Street
Washington & 5th Street
Washington & 2nd Street
Penn. & 2nd Street
Cooper & Athens Pike
Athens Pike & Highway 30
N. Brentwood & Clearmont
S. Brentwood & Clearmont
E. Greenway & Brentwood
Hillcrest & Washington
Jackson & Wilkins
Penn. & 3rd Street
Penn. & 5th Street
ORANGE load student bus stops:
Penn. & 10th, 12th and 14th Streets
Washington & 16th and 12th Streets
Ohio & 10th, 12th & 16th Streets
Georgia & 11th, 12th and 14th Streets
Indiana & 14th Street
Indiana & Bryant
Louisiana & Circle Drive
These stops are subject to change depending on enrollment.
Student Insurance:
If you are interested in obtaining Unitedealthcare insurance for your child you may enroll by clicking on here: ENROLL IN STUDENT INSURANCE HERE.
Please be reminded that Etowah City School participates in the Bi-Lo boostersplus program and receives 1% of the purchases made by those enrolled. Please stop by Bi-Lo to enroll.
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Tardy Policy
If your child arrives after 7:45 A.M. they are tardy and must report to the office for an admit slip. They must also bring a written excuse, doctor/dental excuse, or a parent/guardian needs to come to the office with them to explain the reason for the tardy. If your child arrives in the classroom after 7:45 A.M. their teacher will send them to the office for a tardy slip. It is important that they arrive to class on time.
FAQ's on Tardy
What makes a student tardy?
**Any student who arrives at school after 7:45 A.M. are reported as tardy
What constitutes an excused tardy?
**The following are examples of valid excuses, but are not all inclusive:
Doctor/Dental excuses from the doctor/dental office.
Transportation related issues - flat tire, dead battery, car accident, etc... (This should not be a daily excuse.)
Family crisis/issue - considered on a case by case basis.
Sickness - of the student with a note or parent/guardian coming in to the office.
What constitutes an unexcused tardy?
**The following are examples of unexcused reasons, but are not all inclusive.
Over sleeping
Missing the bus
During a bus suspension having transportation problems.
Not having a note or a valid excuse
Board policy states that students with 5 days unexcused tardy will have the same consequence as an unexcused absence.
What is the Tardy Detention Policy of Etowah City School?
If your child receives an unexcused tardy they will be required to stay the following day in detention. Tardy detention for Kindergarten and 1st grade will from 2:30 to 3:00 P.M., and for grades 2nd-8th 3:00 to 3:30 P.M. Parents/Guardians will be required to come to the office to sign out the student.
Why was "Tardy Detention" implemented?
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Disciplinary Procedures
Detention
Detention will be held from 3:00P.M.- 4:00 P.M. and must be served by the student the day after it is earned. A copy of the discipline paper, with the reason for the detention and the date to be served will be given to the student. Parents are responsible for picking their child up by 4:00 P.M. that day at the Parent Pick-Up area. If the day of the detention needs to be changed a parent must call the principal by 10:00 A.M. Detentions will not be changed without a parent phone call or note to the school.
Consequences for failure to serve a detention:
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1st missed detention = 2 detentions
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2nd missed detention = 3 detentions, parent phone call or conference
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3rd missed detention = This will result in an in/out of school suspension
Behaviors that result in detentions:
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Failure to follow classroom rules
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Inappropriate behavior
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Incomplete homework
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Minor class disruptions
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Cheating/Lying
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Minor Disrespect
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Possession of cell phone (Cell phones will be confiscated and only returned to a parent.)
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Dress Code violation
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Inappropriate lunchroom behavior
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Total of 5 unexcused tardies or early dismissals in a 6 week period
In-School and Out-of School Suspensions
In and out of school suspensions are the result of more serious actions. The following behaviors result in either an in or out of school suspension:
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Chronic offenses resulting in 3 or more detentions (administrators' discretion)
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Fighting
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Threatening physical harm
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Bullying/Harassment
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Theft, possession or destruction of another's property
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Defiance or disrespect (blatantly disrespectful, not following directions, obscene gestures, inappropriate language, etc...)
The behaviors mentioned above will result in the following disciplinary actions:
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1st offense = 1-3 days ISS, parent call or conference
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2nd offense = 3-5 days ISS, parent conference, possible referral to McMinn County Juvenile Services
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3rd offense = 1-5 days OSS, parent conference, possible referral to McMinn County Juvenile Services
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4th offense = Up to 10 Days OSS, parent conference, possible referral to McMinn County Juvenile Services and Discipline Hearing
The following will result in the loss of participation or attendance of extracurricular activities, including ball games, dances, class trips, sports, etc...
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Currently serving (ISS), In-School Suspension or (OSS) Out of School Suspension
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Served in ISS 3 or more days per semester
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Served any OSS during the semester
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Accumulated 4 or more detentions per semester
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Accumulated 3 or more unexcused absences per semester
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