TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

1 TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE deaf [1] Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Page general Information 2 Organizational Chart 5 Parent and Student Information 8 Compact Between Home and SCHOOL 8 Access to Student Records 10 Nondiscrimination Policy 11 Address Changes 11 Required Annual Notice 12 Discipline Policy 12 The Code of Student Conduct 12 Grievance Procedure for Students 13 Student Vehicles 15 Day Students 16 County Bus Riders 16 Dress Code 16 Attendance Policy 18 Food Service Program 19 Campus-Wide Policies and Procedures 20

2 Behavior SCHOOL -Wide Positive Behavior Supports (SWPBS) 20 Definition of Problem Behaviors 22 Disciplinary Actions 24 Dating 28 Sexually Explicit Materials 29 Sexual Harassment 29 Drug and Alcohol Policy 32 Students Charged with a Felony 33 Items Not Allowed in SCHOOL 33 Technology Responsible Use Policy for Technology Resources 34 Children s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) 38 Internet Safety Policy 39 Sexting Policy 39 Cyberbullying Policy 40 Student Owned Devices Policy 40 SCHOOL Issued Technology Policy 42 general Homeless Policy 42 Zero Tolerance Policy 43 Suicide Watch 46 Threat Policy 47 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Policy 48 Instructional Department 49 Elementary SCHOOL 49 Middle SCHOOL 50 High SCHOOL 51 Student Living 56 Interscholastic Athletics 59 Procedural Safeguards 64 TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE deaf [2]

3 Table of Contents STUDENT HANDBOOK For Students, Parents, & Staff TENNESSEE SCHOOL for the deaf 2725 Island Home Boulevard Knoxville, TN 37920-2700 Main Operator (V/TDD) FAX *Extension Number: (____) 4 digits *Campus-wide phone numbers Security - Emergency SCHOOL Mascot: Vikings SCHOOL Colors: Purple and White STATEMENT ON POSTING OF HANDBOOK A copy of the TENNESSEE SCHOOL for the deaf handbook is posted in the following offices on campus: Superintendent Director of Instruction Director of Comprehensive Educational Resource Center Director of Student Living Principal s office in each SCHOOL department: Elementary, Middle, High SCHOOL , Career Center/PSTP Deans Office All Cottages Copies of this handbook are given to: Parents Students All TSD Employees TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE deaf [3] Table of Contents STUDENT HANDBOOK CONTRIBUTORS Mr.

4 Mark Battle, Chair, High SCHOOL Principal Dr. Steve Farmer, Director of Student Living Mrs. Elaine Alexander, Director of Instruction Mr. Stephen Candino, Visual Arts & Design Instructor Mrs. Heather Lawson, Coordinator of Instruction Technology Mr. Luke Benson, Athletic Director Ms. Lisa Collins, Federal Programs Coordinator Mrs. Megan Halliburton, Director of Social Services Mr. Daniel Dooley, Facilities Management Assistant Mrs. Sarah Presby, Behavior Specialist TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE deaf [4] Table of Contents HISTORY OF TSD The TENNESSEE SCHOOL for the deaf was established in 1844 by an act of the State Legislature and opened its doors with nine students on June 1, 1845.

5 The SCHOOL was located in what is now known as the LMU/Duncan SCHOOL of Law on Summit Hill Drive in Knoxville until 1924. It was then moved to its present location, a ninety-five acre campus located on the banks of the TENNESSEE River in South Knoxville. Throughout its history, TSD has endeavored to prepare students to meet the challenges of everyday living: Teaching every Student every Day HANDBOOK INFORMATION This handbook has been developed to give students, parents, and staff a guide for students behaviors and expectations while on SCHOOL grounds and/or under the jurisdiction of the SCHOOL , cottage, and SCHOOL -sponsored activities.

6 The type of behavior expected from each student, the consequences of failure to obey such standards, and the importance of the standards to the maintenance of a safe learning environment where orderly learning is possible and encouraged is found in this handbook. As the students continue to grow and mature, hopefully these guidelines will help form the basis for a successful transition into adult, independent living. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the TENNESSEE SCHOOL for the deaf is to provide a linguistically, culturally, and socially accessible learning environment in which both English and American Sign Language are valued, and where students are educated to become responsible, productive, and contributing citizens in a democratic, multicultural, and changing society.

7 In addition to providing a quality of education for deaf students, the TENNESSEE SCHOOL for the deaf serves as a resource center for families, educators, Local Educational Agencies, and the state-wide community. GOALS Student Achievement - to increase the relevance and effectiveness of student learning by broadening the utilization of student assessment data, improving curriculum and instruction methodologies, and providing student support systems. Parent and Community Involvement - to extend the outreach of TSD through developing viable community and parent involvement partnerships.

8 Human Resource Excellence - to maximize professional excellence through implementing planned processes for staff enhancement, staff development, and collaborative staff involvement. Technological Effectiveness - to increase the functional application of technology through improved instructional programs, management systems, and information systems. Resource Management - to empower deaf and hard of hearing students to achieve their maximum potential through establishing TSD as a model resource center for the creation and dissemination of knowledge about the people it serves.

9 TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE deaf [5] Table of Contents ADMINISTRATION INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT Mrs. Elaine Alexander, Interim Superintendent: V, VP Mrs. Rebekah Haugen, Administrative Secretary: V, VP INSTRUCTION Mrs. Elaine Alexander, Director: V, VP Ms. Margo Sanford, Secretary: V Mrs. Susie Helmbolt-Jones, Clerk: V Ms. Lisa Collins, Federal Programs Coordinator: V STUDENT LIVING Mr. Scott Skelton, Director: V, VP Magan Eldridge, Secretary: V, VP Donna Breeden, Director of Transportation: V, VP COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER (CERC) Mrs.

10 Judi Brookshire, Director: V, VP Mrs. Brenda Lindsay, Secretary: V BUSINESS OFFICE Ms. Betty Ann Brookshire, Director: V, VP Ms. Nancy Whitaker, Secretary: V FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Mr. Oliver Lang, Director: V Mr. Daniel Dooley, Assistant: V INSTRUCTIONAL DEPARTMENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mrs. Lynn Andrick, Principal: V, VP Educational Assistants: Mrs. Trina Ellis, Ms. Amy Minolfo, Mrs. Kristy Solomon, Ms. Christy Stripling, Mrs. Justine Hardin: V, VP MIDDLE SCHOOL Dr. Tom Stanton, Principal: V, VP Educational Assistants: Mrs.