Superintendent's Message

Dear Students and Parents,

The School Board and staff of Henry County Public Schools works tirelessly to ensure a safe and innovative learning environment for all students. Expectations for student behavior are high in every school.

The Code of Student Conduct is revised annually for consistency with state and federal laws and to address standards the School Board of Henry County feels are critical to providing a safe educational environment. Also included in this book are the rules for student conduct on school buses that you should review with your child, even if he or she does not ride a bus to or from school, as the same rules apply for field trips, athletic contest trips, and other school-approved activities.

Also included is the Acceptable Use of Technology and Internet policy for you to review with your child regarding use of school-based technology. Parents are encouraged to pay very close attention to your child's use of computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices as they can present a real danger to student safety.

The Code of Student Conduct is reviewed with students by teachers and administrators annually at the beginning of the school year. Because it is important for all members of each student’s support team to know the rules of conduct and behavior for Henry County Public Schools, I urge each parent to read and review this material with your child to ensure that expectations are understood and a consistent message regarding school behavior expectations is communicated.

To document your receipt and understanding of the contents of the Code of Student Conduct, an acknowledgement notice is located in Power School Registration. You are asked to provide an electronic signature of acknowledgement and agreement upon updating your student’s information each school year.

If you have any questions or comments about the Code of Student Conduct, please call the principal of your child's school. By participating in a partnership composed of all members of our school community, we can continue to ensure safe and productive schools for all of our students as they continue to develop as responsible citizens.

Sincerely,

Dr. Amy Blake-Lewis

Division Superintendent