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Student & Family Handbook 2024-25
- Contents
- Welcome to 2024-25 in Guilford County Schools
- 2024-25 Key Changes and Highlights
- Getting to School
- School Meals
- Student Safety and Health
- Protecting Equal Opportunity Education
- Know Before You Go
- GCS Academics & Extracurriculars
- GCS Student Services
- GCS Family-School Partnership
- GCS Student Records & Notices
- Resolving Complaints & Concerns
- Forms
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Graduation 2024
- A&T Four Middle College at N.C. A&T
- Academy at Smith
- Andrews High
- Dudley High
- Early College at Guilford
- Eastern High
- Gateway Education Center
- Greene Education Center
- Greensboro College Middle College
- Grimsley High
- Haynes-Inman Education Center
- High Point Central High
- Kearns Academy
- Middle College at GTCC-Greensboro
- Middle College at GTCC-High Point
- Middle College at GTCC-Jamestown
- Middle College at UNCG
- Northeast High
- Northern High
- Northwest High
- Page High
- Penn-Griffin School for the Arts
- Ragsdale High
- Smith High
- Southeast High
- Southern High
- Southwest High
- STEM Early College at N.C. A&T
- Weaver Academy
- Western High
- GCS All-Stars 2024
- News Media
- Public Records Requests
- GCSTV
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- Get Involved: Volunteer or Partner
- Employee of the Month
- Internal Key Communicators
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- GCS Branding and Communications Standards
- News Archives: 2010-2017
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Welcome to 2024-25 in Guilford County Schools
Message from the Superintendent
Getting Started for the 2024-25 School Year
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2024-25 Key Changes and Highlights
Emergency Communication & Inclement Weather
Important Policy Updates for 2024-25
2024-25 Academic Calendars
Open House
Online Payments
2025-26 Choice Application Window
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Getting to School
Student Transportation Services
Policy Summary
Transportation Requests
Special Transportation Needs
Transportation Call Center
Public Transportation
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School Meals
School Breakfast & Lunch for 2024-25
Meal Charges
Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications
Online Payments
What to expect from school breakfast
What to expect from school lunch
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Student Safety and Health
Protecting Student Safety
School Safety
Emergency Plans
Drug- & Alcohol-Free Schools
Rules for Seclusion & Restraint of Students
Protecting Student Health
Student Wellness
School Nurses
Diabetes
Student Allergies & Health Conditions
Administration of Medications
Dental and Vision Screenings
Student Behavioral & Mental Health
Student/Staff Relations
Facilities & Environmental Concerns
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Protecting Equal Opportunity Education
Prohibition against Discrimination, Harassment & Bullying
Policy Summary
Reporting & Resolution Process
Report an Issue or Concern
Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disabilities
Policy Summary
Reporting & Resolution Process
Report an Issue or Concern
Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Sex
Policy Summary
Reporting & Resolution Process
Report an Issue or Concern
Students Experiencing Homelesseness
Policy Summary
Reporting & Resolution Process
Report an Issue or Concern
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Know You Before You Go
Attendance Matters
Policy Summary
What to Expect from GCS Attendance Procedures
Attendance Resources
Student Dress Codes
Policy Summary
School Dress Codes
Visitors to School
Policy Summary
Visiting Your Child's School
Student Behavior Expectations
Student Discipline Policy Summary
Student Code of Conduct Summary
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GCS Academics & Extracurriculars
North Carolina Standard Course of Study
Academics in GCS
Instructional Materials
Health Education
Social and Emotional Learning
Grades & Reporting Student Progress
Policy Summary
Progress reports & report cards
Technology & digital tools
What to expect
Responsible Use Policy Summary
Lost or Broken School Devices
Tutoring
Student Promotion & Accountability
Policy Summary
Elementary School Promotion Standards
Middle School Promotion Standards
High School Promotion Standards
Services for Exceptional Children
Services for Academically & Intellectually Gifted Children
Testing
What to expect
List of District & State Assessments for 2024-25
Graduation
Policy Summary
Overview of Graduation Requirements
Early Graduation
Arts Requirement (Grade 6-12)
Field trips
Policy Summary
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs & Activities
Athletics
Heat
Concussion Awareness & Safety
Student Insurance
Summer Programs
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GCS Student Services
Access for Students with Disabilities
504 Plans
Individualized Education Programs
Change of Address
Families Who Move During the Year
School Choice Options
Choice Schools & Programs
Students in Transition
Help is Available
Driver Education & Driver's Licenses
What to Expect
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GCS Family-School Partnership
Family Engagement
Policy Summary
Title I Family Engagement
Guilford Parent Academy
North Carolina Parents' Bill of Rights
Parents' Rights for their Child's Education
Parental Rights Related to Student Information & Surveys
Parent's Guide to Student Achievement
Visiting & Volunteering
Policy Summaries
Attending School Events
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GCS Student Records & Notices
Student Records
Policy Summary
Changes to Custody or Guardianship
Keep Your Records Current
Military Recruitment
Media Release
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Resolving Complaints & Concerns
Student & Parent Complaints
Policy Summary
Reporting & Resolution Process
File a Complaint
