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Overseeing the development and implementation of the state curriculum.
DIVISIONS
Federal Programs
School Improvement

CONTACT INFORMATION
Jeff Hodges
Education Administration Specialist
Safe and Drug-Free Schools

1754 Twin Towers East
205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
 (404) 463-7891
 (404) 463-0441
  jhodges@doe.k12.ga.us

Marilyn O. Watson
Program Manager
Safe and Drug-Free Schools

1754 Twin Towers East
205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
 (404) 651-7179
 (404) 463-0441
  mawatson@doe.k12.ga.us

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Student Discipline

Behavior Support Process

The Behavior Support process developed pursuant to the Improved Student Learning Environment and Discipline Act of 1999 "shall be designed to create the expectation that the process of disciplining students will include due consideration, as appropriate in light of the severity of the behavioral problem, of student support services that may help the student address behavioral problems and that may be available through the school, the school system, other public entities, or community organizations." [O.C.G.A.§ 20-2-735 (c)]

Parental Involvement Process

Safe, orderly high achieving schools require the collaboration and support of students, staff, parents, and the community. Improving Student Learning Environment and Discipline Act of 1999 requires that school systems develop a plan to involve parents in the creation and maintenance of a safe and orderly school environment which positively impacts the learning environment.

Progressive Discipline Process

"Progressive discipline processes, shall be designed to create the expectation that the degree of discipline will be in proportion to the severity of the behavior leading to the discipline, that the previous discipline history of the student being disciplined and other relevant factors will be taken into account, and that all due process procedures required by federal and state law will be followed." (O.C.G.A. § 20-2-735)

Student Code of Conduct

In addition to academic preparation, schools are responsible for instilling in our youth the behaviors that are required to sustain society. To achieve this goal, schools must identify what is acceptable behavior and what is unacceptable behavior. The latter would be incomplete without also specifying what consequences these bring. To a great degree, the level of effectiveness of this approach determines how successfully a school can teach academics.

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TITLE IV RESOURCES
GSHS II (Grades 9-12)
GSHS II (Grades 6 - 8)
Passive Permission Letter for GSHS II
Passive Permission Letter for GSHS II (SPANISH)
2010 GSHS II State Results

TITLE IV Documents
GaDOE Policy for Prohibiting Bullying, Harassment and Intimidation
School Safety Assessment
Georgia Character Education Law
Character Education State Board Rule
Character Education Values and Implementation Guide

2007 GSHS System Results
  

2007 GSHS School Results

 

Additional Information
Bullying Prevention Toolkit
School Bus Safety
Cyberbullying Prevention Package
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Crisis Management and Prevention in Georgia Schools_March 2011