Absences
- A student is allowed to miss five (5) days, per semester without penalty. After the 5th absence, the student will lose two points (per day) from the final grade in Charting for Sucess.
After day eight, (unless there are extenuating circumstances) student could be out of the PLC program.
Suspensions
- More than 2 suspensions could lead to expulsion from program.
Tardies
- After 2 tardies (per nine weeks), student will be subject to in school suspensions (ISS) as well as loss of 2 points per tardy in Charting for Success.
- Any student with excessive tardies could be subject to disciplinary action which may include in school suspension, loss of driving privileges, or expulsion from program.
Skipping
- Any student that is caught "skipping" class will be subject to ISS or out of school suspension.
- A discipline referral will be issued for any team member caught skipping class/school.
Earning Back Points
Any student who attends 20 consecutive days, without any absences or tardies, can earn back 2 points to their final grade. This is for a student who has already had points deducted. The 20 consecutive days must be within the same grading period as when points were deducted.
Attendance Policy
If you are absent or tardy:
1. Your parent or guardian should call by 9:00 AM if you are going to be absent. Parents or guardians will be called if the PLC staff has not been notified of your absence.
2. Once absences accumulate, a letter will be sent to your parent/guardian gregarding these absences. a meeting may be called.
3. Should abseteeism continue, you will be processed out of PLC and returned to your base high school.
Dress Code
Everyone in Coweta County high schools is expected to dress and be groomed in accordance with acceptable standards of cleanliness, good taste, and appropriateness. Because we are modeling a work place environment, we expect you to dress appropriately. Clothing which is profane and/or provocative is not acceptable. You may be required to dress more formally on special occasions such as job shadowing and internships (as in business attire). The dress code is as follows:
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Boys should wear collared shirts (polo type or button up).
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Girls are NOT allowed to wear short shorts at any time. Knee length (Bermuda) shorts are OK.
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Clothing that is too tight or too loose so as to be immodest is prohibited.
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Pants must be worn properly at the hips.
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No student may wear clothes with holes above the knees, in the crotch, or under the buttocks.
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Chains, rags, bandanas, strings, etc., must NOT be hanging from pockets or from around the waist.
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Students must not wear hats, caps, sunglasses, combs, picks, etc., inside the building administration will not be permitted.
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Printed writing on shirts is NOT allowed for boys or girls.
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Low cut, see through, strapless, or backless dresses/shirts which expose the areas of the stomach, side, or back may not be worn.
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Tank tops, halter tops, backless blouse, strapless, blouses or dresses, and sleeveless T-shirts are prohibited. All shirts and dresses mush have sleeves
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No student should dress in such a way that his/her underwear is partially or totally exposed. The waist and top portions of boxer shorts and briefs, bra straps and bra sides should not show.
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No student may wear any jewelry, clothing, or carry backpacks which display or suggest alcohol, drugs, tobacco, weaponry, profanity, vulgarity, sexual innuendo, or scatological humor.
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No student may wear any jewelry, clothing, or carry backpacks which display or suggest anything inflammatory or degrading to a particular race, creed, or culture.
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Any clothing/jewelry or improperly worn clothing deemed gang related by the administration will not be permitted.
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No student will wear camouflage outfits.
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No student will wear trench coats.
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No loungewear, exercise clothing (such as jogging suits or pants), pajamas, or bedroom slippers are allowed.
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Hoods attached to jackets must not cover the head inside the school building.
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Facial piercing and excessive ear piercing are NOT allowed.
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Students are allowed to wear a school (high school or college) T-shirt on Fridays only.
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The academic coordinator’s judgment applies to all of the above.
Withdrawals
If it becomes necessary for a student to withdraw from the PLC, a face-to-face conference with the parent/guardian is required before withdrawing. He/she should get a withdrawal form from the academic coordinator or Service Coordinator. This form must be signed by each of the student’s teachers, parent, and returned to the office before departure.
Parent Involvement
The Code of Professionalism is based on the expectation that parents/guardians, teachers, and PLC coordinators will work together to improve and enhance the student’s professional development and academic performance. PLC Coordinators recognize that two-way communications through personal contacts are extremely valuable; therefore, they provide information to parents as well as opportunities for PLC personnel to hear parents’ concerns and comments.
Parents are encouraged to visit the Center regularly and be actively involved in the education of their student, and supportive of the PLC.