QACPS Calendar Handbook 2015-2016

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Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year! The beginning of the school year is an exciting time for students
and staff and we are pleased to provide you with this Student/Parent Handbook to help you successfully
navigate our school system. Parents are a critical factor in their childs education and we recognize they
cant serve in that capacity if they dont have up-to-date information about our school system and programs,
as well as clear and frequent communication. The handbook includes school system rules and regulations,
a calendar of important school dates, school locations, starting and ending times, helpful tips about school
closings or delays, and available programs and services for students and families.
We continue to practice our belief of Everyday Excellence for Every Student. We are involved in the
development of a Comprehensive five-year strategic plan and like the Middle States process we went
through three years ago, the development of our Strategic Plan will require many long hours of self-assessment and analysis of feedback
from our stakeholder groups. We will reaffirm our goals and identify strategies and rigorous targets to ensure our students have every
opportunity to be college and career ready when they leave our school system.
We will begin year two of our 5-year digital conversion. This past school year, all middle school students, as well as 5th grade students in
several of our elementary schools, received a Google Chrome Book to use both at home and at school; this year our remaining 5 th graders
will receive Google Chrome Books and all high school students will receive a laptop computer. Plans are still in place that in 2016-17 all
students in grades 3 and 4 will receive a Google Chrome Book.
Grades 5 through 8 students are using Techbooks rather than the traditional textbooks in social studies and science classes. Techbooks
are very engaging, provide many more resources, and address alternative learning styles seamlessly. They feature video; interactive text;
digital simulations and explorations; virtual and hands-on labs; and interactive glossaries with animations, audio and video. Our middle
school math classes have been utilizing a web-based resource, Agile Minds, as well. Plans are in place to utilize Agile Minds in some of
our high school math classes.
We are in our fourth year of implementing the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards and our students have responded well to
this more rigorous course of study. Since the new PARCC state assessment is delivered online, we have provided our students with
opportunities to take similar types of assessments online and will continue to do so this year. During this past school year many of our
local assessments (i.e. mid-terms, finals, benchmarks) were given online! We found the testing online provided much faster feedback to
both teachers and students. All of our students in grades 3-8 took the PARCC fieldtest this past year, as did students in PARCC English
and PARCC Algebra. However, this year we will not receive data from the PARCC exam until late fall or early winter.
Please become involved in our schools as volunteers, as members of parent/booster organizations, as members of school improvement
teams or county-level committees, and in support of school activities. We need to work together to create a safe environment for all of our
children and to provide programs that meet every childs needs. I hope you will take time to review this handbook with your child and
keep it available for easy reference as you and your child plan for a successful school year. Our handbook is also available at
www.qacps.org . I value your involvement in our school system and in your childs education. Best wishes for a successful school year!
VISION
A graduate of Queen Annes County Public Schools will be well-educated, globally competitive and prepared to become a caring,
productive citizen of the 21st Century.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Queen Annes County Public Schools, a high-performing public school system, is to ensure that every student
demonstrates a commitment to high achievement and everyday excellence, possessing the skills and knowledge to empower
them to thrive and continue to grow intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially in a rapidly changing, globally competitive
society; this will be accomplished through a partnership with our families and community, a world class curriculum, excellence
in teaching and challenging educational experiences.
CORE VALUES OF QACPS
Focus on Results and Creating Value | Managing for Innovation | Learning-Centered Education | Systems Perspective |
Visionary Leadership | Agility | Organizational and Personal Learning | Valuing Faculty, Staff, and Students | Management
by Fact | Social Responsibility
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS
Tammy Harper
President
Beverly Kelley Jennifer George

Member
Vice-President
Annette
Dimaggio
Member
Arlene Taylor
Member
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DISCLOSE
IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION THAT HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AS DIRECTORY INFORMATION
CONTAINED IN THE EDUCATION RECORDS OF STUDENTS. DIRECTORY INFORMATION;
INFORMATION THAT WOULD NOT GENERALLY BE CONSIDERED HARMFUL OR AN INVASION OF
PRIVACY IF DISCLOSED.
The Queen Anne's County Board of Education directory information may include the
following items relating to a student: Name, address, telephone listing, photograph, grade,
date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities
and sports, weight and height of athletic members, awards or degrees received, dates of
attendance, home room assignments, honor roll and perfect attendance lists, other similar
information as defined by the Board of Education of Queen Annes County, Federal Law
requires schools to provide military recruiters, upon request, with names, addresses, and
telephone listings.
(Annotated Code of MD 7-111. )
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PRIVACY NOTICE
School officials may disclose directory information of students unless the parent/guardian
or student over the age of 18 informs the school system, in writing, that personal
identifiable information is not to be designated as directory information with respect to that
student. This notification must be received by the school system no later than 30 days
after the beginning of the school year or from the date of enrollment.
The right to disclose information extends to the following school year so that school officials
may disclose bus routes, addresses of bus stops and school home room assignments in
August preceding the beginning of the school year.
Queen Annes County Board of Education Public Notice

In October 1986, the U.S. Congress enacted the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
(AHERA). Under this law, comprehensive regulations were developed to address problems
in public and private elementary and secondary schools. These regulations required the
Board of Education to inspect for friable and non-friable asbestos, develop asbestos
management plans and address asbestos hazards in school buildings and to implement
response actions in a timely manner. These regulations assign schools many
responsibilities. The Queen Annes County Board of Educations program for fulfilling these
responsibilities is outlined in the asbestos management plan for each school. The plan
contains information on the schools' inspection results, re-inspection, and related material
to meet the requirements of AHERA. Management plans can be reviewed at individual
schools during normal school hours. The plans will also be available at the Board of
Education Office for review.
The Board of Education of Queen Anne's County is committed to promoting the worth and dignity of all
individuals regardless of race, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, color, gender, national origin, age,
occupation, marital status, political opinion, sexual orientation, or personal appearance. The Board will not
tolerate or condone any act of bias, discrimination, insensitivity, or disrespect toward any person. The Board of
Education believes all students can learn, and we are committed to a policy of educating children for learning
and living by helping them develop an appreciation for the achievements, problems, and aspirations of all
people in our culturally diverse society.
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Anchor Points Academy........410-758-2403 x 199

Athletics410-758-2403 x 141
Attendance.410-758-2403 x 154
Chief Financial Officer.410-758-2403 x 228
Curriculum & Instruction..410-758-2403 x 120
Discipline Issues.410-758-2403 x 154
Food and Nutrition.410-758-2403 x 140
Home/Hospital....410-758-2403 x 154
Home School.410-758-2403 x 154
HR...410-758-2403 x 118
Immunizations.410-758-2403 x 154
Infants and Toddlers..410-827-4629
Judy Center..410-438-3887
The Maryland State Department of

Education reports state, school
system, and school level information
to the public each year. This year,
Maryland has incorporated
significant changes into the report
card to meet the requirements of No
Child Left Behind". Some data are
used to measure school performance
with achievement levels of basic,
proficient and advanced aligned to
statewide standards. Other data are
reported without standards as it
describes school, school system and
state characteristics.
Please note that this information is
updated every fall.
Office of Superintendent..410-758-2403 x 126

Ombudsman..410-758-8215
Operations.410-758-2403 x 141
Parent Center...410-758-3693
Public Info./Website...410-758-2403 x 198
Special Education....410-758-2403 x 131
Student Support Services...410-758-2403 x 154
Summer School.410-758-2403 x 154
Technology......410-758-2403 x 186
Testing & Accountability410-758-2403 x 137
Title I.410-758-2403 x 186
Transportation.. 410-758-2403 x 141
Volunteer410-758-2403 x 138
QACTV presents on Atlantic Broadband

Cable Channel 7 programs and
information relating to Queen Annes
County Public Schools. These include
looking at a reading program for
children, monthly Board of Education
meetings, ceremonies, events, and
profiles of our teachers and staff.
QACPS scheduled information,
meetings, updates and weather-related
are announced on the Cable Channel.
QACPS/QACTV7
202 Chesterfield Ave.
Centreville, MD 21617
410-758-2403, ext. 148
CAMPUS SCHOOL
BAYSIDE ELEMENTARY
301 Church Street
Stevensville, Maryland 21666
410-643-6181
KENT ISLAND ELEMENTARY
110 Elementary Way
Mr. Lawrence Dunn, Jr., Principal
410-643-2392
[email protected]
CENTREVILLE ELEMENTARY
213 Homewood Avenue
Centreville, Maryland 21617
Mr. David DuLac, Principal
410-758-1320
[email protected]
CHURCH HILL ELEMENTARY
631 Main Street
Church Hill, Maryland 21623
Dr. Lloyd W. Taylor, Principal
410-556-6681
[email protected]
GRASONVILLE ELEMENTARY
CENTREVILLE MIDDLE
5435 Main Street

Grasonville, Maryland 21638
Mrs. Michelle Carey, Principal
410-827-8070
[email protected]
231 Ruthsburg Road

Mrs. Amy Hudock, Principal
410-758-0883
[email protected]
KENNARD ELEMENTARY
MATAPEAKE MIDDLE
420 Little Kidwell Avenue

Mr. Sean Kenna, Principal
410-758-1166
[email protected]
671 Romancoke Road

Dr. Angela Holocker, Principal
410-643-7330
[email protected]
MATAPEAKE ELEMENTARY
STEVENSVILLE MIDDLE
651 Romancoke Road

Mrs. Carol Kamp, Principal
410-643-3105
[email protected]
610 Main Street

Mr. Kevin Kintop, Principal
410-643-3194
[email protected]
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY
SUDLERSVILLE MIDDLE
300 S. Church Street

Sudlersville, Maryland 21668
Mrs. C. Michele Hampton, Principal
410-438-3164
[email protected]
600 Charles Street

Sudlersville, Maryland 21668
Mr. John Lischner, Principal
410-438-3151
[email protected]
KENT ISLAND HIGH

900 Love Point Road
Mr. John Schrecongost, Principal
410-604-2070
[email protected]
KENT ISLAND HIGH,

9TH GRADE ANNEX
671 Romancoke Road
Mr. Brian P. Kelly, Assistant Principal
410-643-7172
[email protected]
QUEEN ANNES COUNTY HIGH

125 Ruthsburg Road
Mrs. Jacquelyn Wilhelm, Principal
410-758-0500
[email protected]
202 Chesterfield Avenue
Mrs. Carrie Mitten, Program Director
410-758-2403 X 199 or 255
[email protected]
202 Chesterfield Avenue

410-758-2403
[email protected]
School
Level
Arrival
Beginning
Pre-K/AM
Departure
Queen Annes
County High
9-12
7:25 AM
7:35 AM
2:20 PM
Kent Island High
1012
7:50 AM
8:00 AM
2:30 PM
Kent Island High

9th Grade
Annex
7:35 AM
7:45 AM
2:12 PM
Anchor Points
Academy
6-12
7:30 AM
7:45 AM
2:05 PM
Sudlersville
Middle
5-8
7:20 AM
7:30 AM
2:30 PM
Centreville
Middle
6-8
8:35 AM
8:50 AM
3:30 PM
Stevensville
Middle
6-8
7:40 AM
7:48 AM
2:31 PM
Matapeake
Middle
6-8
7:45 AM
8:05 AM
2:50 PM
Kennard
Elementary
3-5
8:35 AM
9:00 AM
3:30 PM
Bayside
Elementary
3-5
8:55 AM
9:15 AM
3:45 PM
Sudlersville
Elementary
PK-4
7:30 AM
7:45 AM
Church Hill
Elementary
PK-4
8:40 AM
9:00 AM
Centreville
Elementary
PK-2
8:35 AM
9:00 AM
Grasonville
Elementary
PK-5
8:55 AM
Kent Island
Elementary
PK-2
Matapeake
Elementary
K-5
10:30 AM
Pre-K/PM
Arrival
Ending
12:00
Noon
2:30 PM
1:00 PM
3:30 PM
11:30 AM
1:00 PM
3:30 PM
9:15 AM
11:45 AM
1:15 PM
3:45 PM
8:55 AM
9:15 AM
11:45 AM
1:15 AM
3:45 PM
8:55 AM
9:15 AM
11:45 AM
3:45 PM
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Contact Transportation at 410-758-2403 ext. 141

for further information.
transportation.qacps.org also lists school closings, early dismissals, policies, and
contains all forms.
School Closing/Delayed Opening Procedures

To provide information to the parents and students of Queen Annes County, the following plan
for dismissal will be used. In the event that a delayed opening or closing of school is
necessary, it will be announced over Radio Stations: WBAL, WCBM, WCEI, WCTR, WNAV, WXCY
and TV Channels 2, 11, 13, 16 and 45.
When there is a delayed opening, all buses will run regular routes 90 minutes later than the
regularly scheduled time. When there is a delayed opening, AM (morning)
Pre-Kindergarten will not be in session. PM (afternoon) Pre-Kindergarten buses will run at
their regularly scheduled times. On days that school is dismissed early due to inclement
weather, the same procedure is followed as for the closing of school.
*Closings due to emergencies such as lack of water, electric, or heat, etc., will be decided
jointly by the school administrator and the superintendent.
TV and radio stations will be utilized for these announcements.
For emergency closings and early dismissals, School Messenger, an automated phone
messaging system, can also be used to notify parents.
SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION IS A PRIVILEGE. This privilege may be temporarily denied or
permanently revoked if misconduct of your child jeopardizes the safe operation of the school
bus or the safety of pupils riding the bus. Parents are responsible to see that their children
attend school despite loss of riding privileges. Parents or legal guardians are responsible for
the behavior and safety of their children until the time of boarding the bus in the morning,
and from departing the bus at the end of the school day. Once the child enters the school
bus, the authority to manage student conduct lies with the bus driver and the school
administration.
CONDUCT STANDARDS. Behavior or activity jeopardizing safe operation of the school bus or
interfering with the welfare of other vehicle occupants is prohibited. All existing county
policies are in effect while students are on the bus.
SANCTIONS FOR MISCONDUCT. For any misconduct occurring on a school bus, the school
administrative staff will take appropriate action, which may include, but is not limited to, a
parent conference, seat change, loss of privilege, restitution, and a bus and/or school
suspension.
Without limiting other available actions or remedies, the school administrative staff is
authorized to secure restitution for vandalism caused by students to school buses, using the
same procedures available for recovery of damages to school property.
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BUS OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY. The school bus operator will report in writing within 24
hours to a principal, assistant principal, or other designee any conduct appearing to require
disciplinary action. After administrative staff evaluation, appropriate disciplinary action will
follow. A copy of the misconduct report will be returned to the school bus operator. School
bus operators may temporarily suspend students riding privileges for one day.
PARENT RESPONSIBILITY. PK, K, 1st and 2nd grade students must have someone
accompany them to and from the bus stop. Parents are urged to assist their children in
developing a respect for and a sense of safety concerning all of the related operations of the
school bus.
Parents are urged to play a role in their responsibility when the child leaves home to
walk to the bus stop and the childs behavior at the bus stop. Parents should see to it that
their child arrives at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before the regularly scheduled arrival
time. Bus drivers will not wait for tardy students since any wait will adversely affect the
established time schedules for many other students.
One a.m. and one p.m. stop location shall be allowed for each transported student.
Exceptions will be made only in case of an emergency or when extenuating circumstances
exist. This shall be approved by the school Principal.
Pupils must board their bus and be discharged from their bus at the assigned stops.
Permission to use a different bus stop may be granted on a temporary basis if approved by
the school Principal and provided that the request does not involve a bus assignment/route
change. Bus drivers must be notified by the school Principal.
Parents are reminded that students must ride their assigned bus. Any deviation must
be approved in advance by the principal or designee. Vacations, temporary work
assignments, social events, riding to a friends home, or other foreseen events will not be
approved for change in bus assignment. Under short-term emergency situations only the
principal may approve a different bus assignment
TRANSPORTATION OPT OUT

As we strive to serve our students better and also become more effective and efficient in our
operations, we have found that some of our transportation services and buses are not being
utilized to their full capacity. Some of our students are not utilizing the bus service to and
from school each day, yet we reserve a seat for them just in case they should choose to
ride.
The opt-out program applies to families that never plan on utilizing bus services either to or
from school. Knowing this information in advance will help us optimize travel time on the
route, identify appropriate bus stops, and allow for more consistent and effective service.
If you choose to have your child(ren) opt out of bus transportation, please
contact your childs school or visit www.transportation.qacps.org for addition
information and a form to complete. Your decision is not binding. If at a later date you
decide that your child needs bus transportation, contact the school to request service. This
may take up to three work days to complete, so we ask that you provide us with sufficient
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notice to route the buses more efficiently.
SCHOOL BUS ROUTES

Bus routes are reviewed annually by a committee consisting of parents, school bus
contractors/drivers, school administration and the transportation department.
School bus stops will be established considering safety and economic reasons. They will be at
least be two city blocks apart. This is equal to approximately 2/10 of a mile. Some stops may be
closer than 2/10 of a mile apart because of safety reasons.
Buses shall be assigned to operate on state, county and town paved/maintained roads.
Additional information is located on the website in our Pupil Transportation Policy. If there are
concerns about a bus stop, a Bus Stop Survey may be completed and reviewed by the
Transportation Department. This form can be found at www.transportation.qacps.org
AUTHORIZED SCHOOL BUS PASSENDGERS

Other than eligible students, those who are legally entitled to ride school buses are school bus
drivers and designated employees. Parents and other adults who are designated by the school
principals as chaperones may ride the bus while on educational field trips. Meetings with drivers
can be scheduled through the school so buses are not delayed during the route.
Audio/Visual surveillance cameras are

used on school buses in Queen Annes County
offers a nutritious breakfast and lunch at each public

school. Some students may be eligible for free or
reduced-price meals. Eligibility for these meals is
determined by household size and income guidelines
developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The Board sends application forms and guidelines to
parents early in the school year. The cost of meals is
below. Sodexo is accepting applications for food service
positions for 2015-2016 school year. Applications are
available at the Board of Education reception desk.
Student Breakfast
Reduced Breakfast
Elementary Lunch
Middle Lunch
High School Lunch
Reduced Lunch
Student Milk
Adult Breakfast
Adult Lunch
Adult Milk
$1.30
$ .30
$2.25
$2.50
$2.50
$ .40
$ .50
$2.50
$3.75
$. 50
Pay for School Lunches at

https://www.myschoolbucks.com
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The mission of Character Counts! in Queen Annes

County is to work with people in the county to support
and embrace character development in all aspects of
our lives. Character Counts is a program that allows
participants to make a commitment for a better future
by adopting the six pillars of the Character Counts!
Program. The Business/Education Committee has
joined with the Community Partnership for Children
& Families, local communities and other organizations for these efforts in Queen Annes
County. Character Counts is made up of a series of activities that involve business,
community members and leaders. The Character Counts Program is a coalition of schools,
communities, and non-profit organizations working to advance character education by
teaching the Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness,
Caring and Citizenship. CommUNITY Mentoring is also a part of the CC! family where
mentors caringly guide mentees in grades 5-12 in making positive choices for their future
success
With a B.S. in Chemistry from the

University of New England and an M.A.
in Instructional Systems Development
from the University of Maryland
Baltimore County, Barbara Sutherland
started a career in education at Kent
Island High School after working five
years in the biomedical field. Barbaras
belief that all students have the
capability to learn and contribute
motivates her to hold high academic
standards in her Chemistry, Biology,
and Career Technology Education
courses as well as fosters community
service within her school. Developing
the schools
Biomedical Sciences
Program, advising
to the schools
National Honor
Society Chapter,
and providing
tutoring beyond the
school day
exemplifies Barbaras
leadership style: leading by example.
THE PARTNERING FOR YOUTH AFTER SCHOOL

PROGRAM is now in its twentieth year, providing
academic, enrichment, and recreational activities at
school for students directly after dismissal. The Board
of Education after school program is funded by grants,
contributions, fundraising activities and student
enrollment fees.
For more information visit pfy.qacps.org

or call 410-758-4584
PROGRAM VISION
Our vision is to ensure that all school-age children in
Queen Anne's County have access to high quality,
affordable, and educational after school opportunities.
PROGRAM GOALS
Build a safe & positive after school environment
Strengthen attachment to school
Improve academic success
Enhance physical fitness & personal well being
Heighten family involvement
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Successfully completing Service Learning is part of Marylands state graduation

requirements. The Maryland State Department of Education recommends that
Service Learning projects be infused within core content classes. In Queen Anne's
County Public Schools, Service Learning opportunities begin in the middle
school. During their 6th, 7th, and 8th grade years, students work within one of their
content classes, to complete a Service Learning project, designed to provide service
that is beneficial to their local community. In high school years, students complete
two more projects, in addition to the three Service Learning experiences completed in
middle school. By the time they graduate, Queen Anne's County students will have
completed five Service Learning projects that incorporate academic preparation, and
structured reflection. For more information about Service Learning in Queen Anne's
County Public Schools, contact your school's Service Learning Coordinator.
Each of our schools, need and welcome your help. Volunteers serve a vital role in
each school by providing time, energy, and life experiences. Volunteers work in
classrooms, libraries, offices, cafeterias and playgrounds, serving as helpers,
chaperones, and mentors. While volunteers typically serve in the schools close to
their homes, they are welcome to donate their efforts to any of the schools in our
county. If you would like to volunteer your time in any of our schools, please contact
the school you are interested in, and ask to speak to the Volunteer Coordinator about
receiving required Volunteer Training. WE NEED YOUR HELP!
For more information call

410-758-2403 ext. 138
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I. Overview
Title I is a federally funded, state supported program. The purpose of the Queen
Annes County Title I program is to improve the instruction and academic achievement
of students in Targeted Assistance and School-Wide schools. The Title I program
enable students to meet challenging academic content and performance standards.
Queen Annes County Title I schools are provided with additional resources and
support to increase the quality of instructional time and materials.
II. School Wide Program

A local schools meets the requirements of a school wide program if the level of poverty in
the school reaches 40% or above. The program is designed to upgrade the entire
educational program. However, the poverty level does not determine the student eligibility
for services. Currently, Sudlersville Elementary School is our school-wide only Title I School.
III. Targeted Assistance Program

A targeted assistance school selects a specific population of students to serve. The
programs are tailor-made to ensure that students are successful in meeting the States
performance standards. Church Hill Elementary, Grasonville Elementary, and Sudlersville
Middle School are the only identified Targeted Assistance Schools.
IV. Parent Involvement
Queen Annes County Title I has a parent involvement mission which is designed to:
Ensure Effective involvement of parents
Support a partnership among schools, parents, and communities
Improve student achievement
Encourage the home/school partnership as an essential component for student

success and provide several opportunities for involvement throughout the year. These
include: parent orientation meetings, parenting programs, and school based parent
programs and activities.
V. Title I Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

The Queen Annes County PAC offers delegates from each Title I school an opportunity to
participate in county-wide meetings. Each Title I school has a parent advisory council. See
your schools Parent Involvement Coordinator for more information.
VI. School Selection

In Queen Annes County, four public schools are identified as eligible and participating.
These schools include: Gransonville Elementary, Church Hill Elementary, Sudlersville
Elementary, and Sudlersville Middle.
Queen Annes Countys participating schools select their own combination of grades and
subjects for services. Identified students may receive in-class instruction in reading or
mathematics, depending on their need for assistance.
VII. Student Selection

The student selection process is bases on three academic criterion. They might include:
students daily performance, regular classroom instruction, test scores, and Teacher
Justification Forms. Parents are notified when their child is participating in a Title I funded
program.
Parents Right To Know Parents/Guardians:

See page 33 for information regarding the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002.
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Sudlersville Elementary School

300 South Church St.
Sudlersville, MD 21668
410-438-3887
You can also find us on Facebook at
Judy Center Partnership of QAC
The Judy Center Partnership is a collaboration of programs for
families with young children, prenatal through Kindergarten,
with the goal that all children will enter school ready for success.
The Judy Center Partnership is sponsored by the Board of Education of Queen Anne's
County, working to ensure all children enter school ready for success. Partner programs
include: Queen Anne's County Department of Social Services, Queen Anne's County
Department of Health, Healthy Families Mid-Shore, Family Support Center, Chesapeake
Childcare Resource Center, Infants and Toddlers Program, Child Find, Community
Partnership for Children-Local Management Board, Sudlersville Memorial Library, Queen
Anne's County Free Library, Queen Anne's County Parks and Recreations, Queen Anne's
County Department of Health WIC Program, Chesapeake College, Washington College,
Character Counts, Crossroads Community, Inc., Community Behavioral Health, Queen
Anne's County Department of Community Services, Sudlersville Elementary School,
Community Mediation Upper Shore, Inc., Queen Anne's County Childcare Resource
Association, Queen Anne's County Board of Education Migrant Education Department,
MSDE Office of Child Care, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene-Eastern
Shore Oral Health Education and Outreach Program, Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Foundation, Calvary Ashbury Methodist Church, Sudlersville Elementary School PTA, Local
childcare providers and PNC Bank.
SERVICES & ACTIVITIES
Celebrations for the Entire Family
Developmental Screenings and Assessments
Help with Children's Challenging Behavior
Workshops for Child Care Professionals
Born to Learn Curriculum
Parents as Teachers Coaches
Parent Resource Center
Judy Center Playgroup
Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning
(SEFEL) Workshops and Coaching
Linkages to Community Resources
Field Trips
Workshops for Parents
Parent Support Groups
Service Coordination
Computer Literacy Training
GED & ESOL classes
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In-Home Services
Health Services
WHY? In school year 2001-2002, before Judy Centers were created, only 49% of Maryland
children were entering kindergarten with the skills they needed to be successful. Judy
Centers were created to make a difference in school readiness.
WHAT? The Judy Center coordinates community partners who serve children prenatal
through age 5 and their families to work together. They facilitate partnerships so that
programs can share limited resources to use money more wisely, identify gaps, work to fill
the gaps and monitor progress.
WHEN & WHERE? The Judy Center for Queen Annes County is located in Sudlersville
Elementary School. It was relocated there from Grasonville Elementary School in 2012.
HOW? Powerful things happen when programs work together and this is something Queen
Annes County is very good at doing. In addition to the difference collaboration makes, the
Judy Center utilizes funds to support additional efforts. Among many other projects, they
provide funds for professional development, materials of instruction and substitutes for Pre
K and K teachers. They provide training, support, supplies, and incentives for family child
care providers. They provide funds to support other child development programs, provide
parent education and transport families. The Judy Center facilitates staff of programs that
serve individual families to work together to minimize duplication, avoid gaps and more
effectively connect families with resources to help. The Judy Center is sponsored by QAC
Public Schools. The staff put much of their daily efforts into supporting 4 and 5 year old
children and child care family providers in the Sudlersville Elementary School zone. Call
about their twice per week playgroups!
School Readiness Begins Before Birth!
3 major Judy Center Partners that serve families with the youngest children:
The Family Center of QAC is sponsored by QAC Public Schools. Its Center is located in
Sudlersville and is for all families who have a child age 3 or younger or are expecting a
baby. Parents attend with their child who participates in a high quality child development
program. Parents attend classes on-site such as Parent Nurturing, Employment support,
GED classes for those who did not finish high school, connections to further education for
those who did, English classes, Nutrition and other Health topics, Peer support, Cooking
and Gardening and much more. A Home Visitor takes child development and parent
resources to the homes of families who cannot get in to the center. To find out more call
410-438-3182 or look for them on Facebook.
The Infants and Toddlers Program. See page 17
Healthy Families Mid-Shore is an evidence-based, accredited home visiting program that is
a program of the Queen Annes County Department of Health. This program promotes
health and development starting at the most effective time: first time expectant parents,
and first time parents with new babies under three months of age. Highly trained Family
Support Workers (FSWs) deliver intensive, long term (until the child reaches 5 years of
age) home visiting services to families facing the most challenges. The FSWs share the
Growing Great Kids, Inc. curriculum to build a sustained relationship with the
participants, conduct developmental screens, referrals for community resources and
provide information regarding essential parenting skills. For more information please call
the Queen Annes County Department of Health at 410-758-0720.
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Child Find is a special education service provided by the Queen Annes

County Public School System for identifying children ages three through
twenty-one who are suspected of having an educational disability and
who may be eligible for special education and related services.
What is the Process?
It begins with a review or screening of a variety of information about the child.
When screening indicates the possibility of an educational disability, the child is
evaluated in relevant areas.
When results indicate that a child has a disability and is in need of special education
services, an individualized education plan is developed.
Who is eligible for Child Find services?
Preschool children residing in Queen Annes County who are not enrolled in a
preschool program.
Children ages 3-21 attending an MSDE approved private/parochial school located in
Queen Annes County, regardless of residency.
Who may refer?
Parents, physicians, community agencies, day care/nursery schools, other health
specialists, and private schools may refer children.
To begin the referral process contact:
Kim Tucker, Special Education Teacher Specialist
410-758-2403 Ext.182
Mission The Queen Annes County (QAC) Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee
(SECAC) is committed to ensuring the provision of quality services to students with disabilities
ages birth to 21 by working collaboratively with families, community, school staff and other
professionals to provide a forum to discuss issues related to and advocate for positive
changes in special education in Queen Annes County Public Schools.
This group meets at Centreville Elementary School from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on Oct. 17,
Nov. 17, Dec. 12 (Holiday Party, 1:00 pm), Feb. 16, Mar. 15, April 19, and May 17.
Welcome Back Picnic: Sept. 19 Time and Location TBD
Chair: Kelly Spray
Secretary: Juli Panzer-Yoos
Treasurer: Anita Chalupa
For more information, send an email to

[email protected]
or visit qacps.org
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Family Support Network (Birth to 3) and Pre-School Partners (3 through 5)

Kristy Mirando, Parent Coordinator
410-827-6187 ext. 16 or [email protected]
The Family Support Network (FSN) was created to meet the needs of Maryland families
with children, birth to 3, who have been identified as having developmental delays or
disabilities by: (a) providing information to families regarding community services; (b)
referring families to local support groups, workshops, and advocacy groups; (c) providing
opportunities for families to network and share ideas and experiences; and (d) helping to
link experienced parents with parents of newly identified children with similar special
needs. Preschool Partners provide ongoing support to families of children ages 3 through
5, maintaining the connection with the local Infants & Toddlers Program, as well as
fostering new connections among families, preschool programs, and community services.
Partners for Success (3 to 21)

Jennifer Doege, Parent Coordinator
410-758-3693 or [email protected]
Partners for Success Centers seek to: (a) Increase parental involvement in the special
education decision making process; (b) Provide information and resources about
disabilities and community services; (c) Assist families in resolving concerns and making
informed decisions regarding their childs education; and (d) Increase collaborative
relationships through information and training.
A childs early years are full of excitement and change for every parenta great balancing
act between dreams and challenges. For families of young children with special needs, the
challenges may seem overwhelming at times. Concerns about a childs development, or
how a disability may affect his or her ability to grow and learn may overshadow those
dreams for the future.
The Infants and Toddlers Program assists families of children with special needs during the
first three years of the childs developmental journey. Support, information, and
coordinated services in community settings are among the many aids provided to families
to assist with the challenges and celebrate the gifts that each child has to offer.
Who is eligible?
Children from birth to third birthday who
may be slower than others in doing things.
have a diagnosis putting them at-risk for delays.
may have something about their development that is just not right.
may have something about their behavior that causes concern.
To begin referral process contact
First Contact - Mary Lou Christian, R.N., Q.A.C. Health Department,
at 410-758-0720 Ext. 4456
Additional Contact Wesley Campbell, Program Coordinator at 410-827-4629 ext. 10
[email protected]
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Contact Information
Queen Annes County Department of Social Services....Heather Andrew, 410-758-8026
Queen Annes County Public Schools..410-758-2403, Ext. 154
Ask for the Pupil Personnel Worker or the Supervisor of Student Support Services
The Maryland State Department of Education410-767-0293
Ask for the Homeless Education Coordinator
FAQs
Does my child have the same rights as other school children?
Your child has the same rights to school programs and services as all children and
youth: school breakfast and lunch, before and after-school programs, preschool
programs, transportation, special education, gifted and talented programs, career and
technology education.*
If I am homeless, where will my child go to school?
Your child has the right to stay in the same school he or she attended (school of
origin) before you became homeless or changed locations. Your child has the right to
transfer to the school that is closest to your new location.
To register my child for school, do I need to show proof of where I live such as a
gas/electric or phone bill?
You do not need to show any proof of where you live.
What is in the best interest for my child -- to stay in the same school or change
schools?
You have the right to decide, along with your childs school, any decisions about where
your child should go to school. If you have concerns about the school your child will
attend, call the school systems homeless education coordinator at 410-758-2403, Ext.
154.
Can my child ride the school bus?
Your child has the right to school bus transportation. Your childs school should help
you get transportation for your child.
What records does the school need about my child?
SCHOOL RECORDS, BIRTH CERTIFICATE, IMMUNIZATIONS
If you do not have your childs records, the school can help you get them. Your child
cannot be denied entry from school if you do not have all of your records.
Any parent or guardian who chooses to teach his/her child(ren) at home is required to
complete and sign a Home Schooling Notification form which indicates consent to the
requirements of the Board of Education policy and COMAR By-law 13A.10.01,
13A.10.05. This form shall be submitted to the Supervisor of Student Services at least
fifteen (15) days before the beginning of a Home Schooling Program. Students enrolled
in private school or who are on a Home Schooling Instruction program are excluded from
participation in public school sponsored programs and activities.
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The Goal of Queen Annes County Public Schools is clearly outlined in our Vision
Statement: A graduate of Queen Annes County Public Schools will be well-educated,
globally competitive and prepared to become a caring, productive citizen of the 21st
Century.
This task is made possible with the help of a great many partners who aid in the process in
many ways. QACPS depends on the support of the community at large in achieving our
goals year round.
These programs in particular demonstrate the importance of just a few of our many
partners.
Teacher of the Year
Our Teacher of the Year program benefits from many local companies donating gifts for our
Teacher of the Year as well as the four Finalists.
At the QACPS Awards Gala where the name of the
Teacher of the Year is announced many of our
employees are honored for their hard work: our
partners supply a variety of items and gifts to the
recipients. Board Meetings. Our partners get
involved with the Recognitions segment of our
monthly Board Meetings by donating awards to the
winners tickets to Six Flags, restaurant coupons
and more make the recognitions a special event.
UNITY DAY
The entire Queen Annes County community participates in our
UNITY DAY efforts as every student, school staff and County
employees all wear a distinctive t-shirt proclaiming our strong
belief that Bullying of any sort must end. Many county business
and organizations play key roles in this effort. It is a message that resonates throughout
the year.
Queen Annes County Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is one of our strongest partners they are an essential companion in our
goals. The Business-Educational Meetings, held four times a year, focus on the partnership
between the Board and the business community. The Chamber is a vital part of the
Teacher of the Year and Gala Program. The January Chamber of Commerce Kick-Off
Breakfast Meeting is hosted by the BOE where we can present information of interest to
the business community. The September Chamber Meeting pays tribute to our Teacher of
the Year as well as all of our new teachers. They assemble a truly impressive set of gifts for
the Teacher of the Year all donated by our partners. New teachers enjoy a special event
where they can meet the Chamber members.
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Queen Annes County Public Schools is honored and deeply grateful to all of our partners!
The majority of students in QACPS will be participating in

testing this year designed to measure College and Career
Readiness.
These assessments were developed through the Partnership
for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers
(PARCC). This year, baseline data will be determined and
parents will receive individual scores and indications of their childs college and Career
Readiness beginning in grade 3.
Two different tests will be administered. The first test is a Performance Based Assessment
(PBA) and will be administered approximately 75% of the way through the course or school
year. The second test is the End of Year Assessment (EOY) and is administered
approximately 90% of the way through the course of school year. Most students will take
these tests on a computer with a variety of question types. Both tests are aligned to the
Maryland College and Career Ready Standards.
Students in grades 3 - 8 will participate in PARCC testing. The testing window for these
grades runs from April 20th - May 13th. PARCC assessments for high school students will
be near the end of each semester for students enrolled in Algebra I, Algebra II, and English
10. In the fall, the high school students in these courses will take a PBA assessment within
a testing window from December 7th through the 18th and an EOY assessment within a
window from January 4th to January 15th. Students taking these courses as year-long
courses or spring semester courses will take a combined assessment within a testing
window that runs from April 25th to June 3rd.
More information regarding the administration of the assessments, specific dates will be
posted on the QACPS website and from the individual schools.
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Ready for Kindergarten (R4K) is Marylands Early Childhood Comprehensive Assessment
System. It builds on the success of the Maryland Model for School Readiness (MMSR) and
aligns with more rigorous Maryland College and Career Ready Standards for K-12
instruction. R4K is supported by extensive professional development for teachers in
Queen Annes County, as well as school and system administrators. The R4K monitors
childrens learning progress . One gauge of school readiness for incoming kindergarten
children is through an assessment which includes technology-enhanced responses,
performance tasks, and observation. It is known as the Kindergarten Readiness
Assessment (KRA). The KRA will be administered in the fall to all students entering
kindergarten and it will connect to the state longitudinal data system to allow for
consistent and meaningful reporting at the student, class, district and state levels.
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The purpose of this policy is to govern and establish guidelines for the use of all
technology equipment, software, related materials, electronic communications and
licensed network systems
I. Acceptable Use of Electronic Networks Statement.

The Board of Education of Queen Annes County recognizes that electronic information and
technology equipment support and enrich the Queen Annes County Public Schools (QACPS)
curriculum and district educational goals. Technology provides a diverse array of resources
that may enhance all students learning abilities within county schools and classrooms.
II. Rationale.
The Board of Education of Queen Annes County acknowledges that educational resources
located on computer networks and the Internet can be effective learning tools and motivators
for students. Digital learning encourages independent and critical thinking which provide
students the ability to contribute to their collection, analysis, and dissemination of knowledge.
Moreover, understanding how to responsibly access, utilize and evaluate this wealth of
information and effectively communicate, are critical skills for the 21st century. However, the
Board of Education also recognizes the vital need for all users to follow specific guidelines
and exhibit responsible behavior during utilization of this vast array of technologies.
Therefore, the purpose of this policy is to establish governing procedures and regulations
where all users are required to follow specific guidelines and exhibit responsible behavior
during utilization of this vast array of technologies.
III. Disclaimer of Liability

The electronic information available to all users via digital networks does not imply
endorsement of the content by the BOEQAC, nor does the BOEQAC guarantee the accuracy of
information received on the Internet. Additionally, even though the BOEQAC employs blocking
and restriction devices, the BOEQAC cannot guarantee comprehensive control of or censor
illegal, defamatory, inaccurate, obscene, or potentially offensive materials that may be
transmitted via the Internet or through the network. Furthermore, the BOEQAC shall not be
responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged, or unavailable when using the
network. The BOEQAC shall not be responsible for the loss or damage of any users personal
technology devices and software that has been brought onto QACPS owned property. (See
Mobile Learning Device Policy) The BOEQAC shall not be responsible for any unauthorized
charges or fees resulting from access to the Internet.
IV. Authorization
Users have no expectation of privacy in the contents of their files on the system. Furthermore,
users shall comply with laws, regulations, and policies covered by the Family Education Rights
and Privacy Act (FERPA), Childrens Online Protection and Protection Act (COPPA), and the
Childrens Internet Protection Act (CIPA) when handling student educational records. Users
should be aware that computer files may be accessible under State public records laws and
are discoverable in litigation. Information written or transmitted on the network may be read or
viewed by any properly authorized individual, organization, or agency. The BOEQAC establishes
that use of digital networks is a privilege, not a right; inappropriate, unauthorized, and illegal
use will result in the suspension and or cancellation of those privileges and
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appropriate disciplinary action.
V. Definitions
Acceptable Use of Electronic Networks
The overriding procedure that governs and
establishes guidelines for the use of all
technology equipment, software, related
materials, electronic communications and
licensed network systems.
CIPA (Child Internet Protection Act)
The federal law enacted by Congress to address
concerns about access to offensive content over
the Internet on school and library computers.
CIPA imposes certain types of requirements on
any school district that receives funding for
Internet access or internal connections from the
E-rate program.
COPPA (Childrens Online Privacy Protection
Act)
The federal law enacted by Congress that
applies to the online collection of personal
information by persons or entities under US
jurisdiction for children under 13 years of age.
Copyright
The legal device that protects the rights of
creators of any work of art, literature, or a work
that conveys information or ideas.
Cyber Bullying
Cyber bullying is an incident or a pattern of
behavior that occurs through electronic
mechanisms, which results in a person feeling
intimidated or harassed by another. Cyber
bullying behavior can impact the health/safety
of students and/or be disruptive to the
educational environment.
Cyber Stalking
Cyber stalking is the use of the Internet or other
electronic means to stalk someone. This
behavior includes false accusations, monitoring,
the transmission of threats, identity theft,
damage to data or equipment, the solicitation of
minors for sexual purposes, and gathering
information for harassment purposes.
Cyber Threats
Cyber threats include attacks from viruses,
worms, Trojan horses, phishing, denial of
service attacks, unauthorized access (stealing
intellectual property or confidential information),
and control system attacks.
Electronic Communication
Any communication that is distributed on
the Internet or World Wide Web (WWW)
including email, instant messaging, chat,
blog posts, etc. (See Email Procedure)
Evaluation
The Superintendent will provide the Board
of Education a review of this policy in
August 2015. The focus of this review will
be the effectiveness of this policy in
assisting the Board in fulfilling its mission.
Fair Use Guidelines
The four basic guidelines that assist
educators determine the scope of use of
copyrighted materials within a classroom
are;
purpose of the use,
nature of the copyrighted work,
amount or percentage of the work used,
effect of the use on the original work
Files
A collection of related data or records
stored as a unit with a single name.
FERPA (Family Educational Rights Privacy
Act)
The Federal law that protects the privacy
of student educational records. The law
applies to all schools that receive funds
under an applicable program of the
U.S. Department of Education.
Implementation
The Superintendent is responsible for
drafting procedural guidelines for the
implementation of this policy.
MLDs (Mobile Learning Device)
MLD includes but is not limited to
computers, portable game units, graphing
calculators, iDevices, E-readers,
Techbooks, Chromebooks and similar
electronic devices.
Network etiquette
Recognized protocol that all Internet
users should follow when accessing and
searching various online resources.
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V. Definitions Cont.
Plagiarizing
The taking of someone elses words, ideas, or findings and intentionally presenting them as
your own without giving credit to their source.
Cell Phone Policy
The policy that governs and establishes guidelines for the cell/smart phones for Queen
Annes County Public School students.
Sexual Discrimination/Harassment
Sexual harassment is a form of sexual discrimination and consists of unwelcome and
unsolicited sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated physical conduct,
or communication of a sexual nature by another person.
Users
Refers to QACPS employees, students, parents, organizations, or guests accessing and/or
using QACPS network computers and resources.
VI. Delegation of Responsibility

The BOEQAC will endeavor to ensure that electronic networks, equipment, and educational
resources are used responsibly. (See Mobile Learning Device Definition, QACPS Cell Phone
Policy, and Student Email Procedures) Administrators, teachers and staff have a
professional responsibility to work together to assist students developing the intellectual
skills necessary to discriminate among information sources, to identify information
appropriate to their age and developmental levels, and to evaluate and use the information
to meet their educational goals.
Users are expected to act in a responsible, ethical, and legal manner in accordance with the
BOEQAC policy, accepted rules of network etiquette, and federal and State law. Users have
the responsibility to respect and protect the rights of every other user on the BOEQAC digital
networks. Therefore, any network user who receives threatening or unwelcomed
communications is required to immediately report it to a teacher or administrator.
Users must sign the relevant appropriate
user agreement form (furnished by QACPS)
yearly to signify agreement with the term
dictated by the BOEQAC within this policy.
(Agreement found on InfoSnap)
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Access to all electronic resources on the BOEQAC network is a privilege. Therefore, users
must agree to comply with the BOEQAC guidelines. Violations of the AUP include and are not
limited to;
accessing unauthorized network systems and/or assisting others to obtain

unauthorized information, data, or passwords,
unauthorized sharing of personal addresses or telephone numbers with other users

on the BOEQAC network,
utilizing the BOEQAC network for product advertisement, financial gain, or political
lobbying,
disseminating hate mail, discriminatory remarks, and offensive or inflammatory

communication,
accessing obscene or pornographic material,
using inappropriate and threatening language, cyber bullying, cyber threats, and
cyber stalking on the BOEQAC network,
impersonating another user, anonymity, and pseudonym,
loading or use of unauthorized games, programs, files or other electronic media,
disrupting the work of other network users,
destroying, modifying or abusing network hardware and software,
plagiarizing or quoting personal communications in a public forum without the

original authors prior consent,
downloading or uploading to the network copyrighted materials that are exempt from
Fair Use guidelines,
attempting to bypass networks filtering system,
installing unauthorized wiring, wireless connections, or any extension or

retransmission of system services.
Accessing Internet through unauthorized use of tethering and Smart Phone hot
spots.
Violations may result in loss of access for users violating the Acceptable Use Policy for
Queen Annes County Public Schools. Loss may be short term to permanent.
Additional disciplinary action may be determined at the building level in line with existing
practices regarding infractions by users. Intentional damage to the BOEQAC network
and/or electronic equipment may result in appropriate restitution. (See Discipline
Policy). When applicable, law enforcement agencies will be notified and individual
violators will face possible criminal charges, as well as possible expulsion for students
and possible termination of employment for staff members.
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This policy will be reviewed with the students at the

beginning each school year and will be revisited by
the Board for evaluation and revision.
I. Cell/Smart phone is a mobile wireless electronic device used to make telephone calls across a
wide geographic area, served by many public cells. A smart phone varies from a cell phone because
it usually includes functions similar to those found on a personal computing device.
II. Elementary Schools Elementary school students are not permitted to possess or use cell/smart
phones while on Queen Annes County Public School property or while attending any elementary
school activity. School office phones are available for those students who need to contact parents.
III. Middle School -- Middle school students may possess cell/smart phones during the school day
in accordance with the following regulations:
Written authorization from the parent/legal custodian to a school administrator indicating that the
student is in possession of the cell/Smart phone. Each letter will be kept on file during each school
year (includes summer). A student may not have the portable communication device in his/her
possession without this written authorization and administrative approval.
Prior to entering the school building, the cell/smart phone must be turned off.
During regular instructional hours cell/smart phones must be turned off, secured, and out of sight,
unless a classroom teacher has given a student authorization to use the device for an educational
activity. Once the activity is completed the cell/smart phone must be turned off, secured, and
removed from sight.
IV. High Schools High school students may possess cell/smart phones during the school day in
accordance with the following regulations:
Written authorization from the parent/legal custodian or eligible student (18 years and older) to a
school administrator indicating that the student is in possession of the cell/Smart phone. Each
letter will be kept on file during each school year (includes summer). A student may not have the
portable communication device in his/her possession without this written authorization and
administrative approval.
Prior to entering the school building, the cell/smart phone must be turned off.
During regular instructional hours cell/smart phones must be turned off, secured, and out of sight,
unless a classroom teacher has given a student authorization to use the device for an educational
activity. Once the activity is completed the cell/smart phone must be turned off, secured, and
removed from sight.
All students who have cell/smart phone use as part of their IEP or 504 plan are authorized to carry
such a device during the regular school day. During regular bus transportation to and from school
middle and high school students may only use cell/smart phones with permission of the bus driver.
V. Use of Student Cell/Smart Phones at School Sponsored or Related Activities
Middle or high school students involved in after-school and weekend instructional activities
including Saturday school may not use cell/smart phones without the instructors permission in the
area of the activity from the beginning of the activity until the end of the activity. Cell/smart phones
may be used if students are participating in non-academic activities (athletics, drama, clubs,
etc.). If traveling to or from a school sponsored activity via bus, student cell/smart phones may be
used with the permission of the sponsor.
During bus transportation to and from athletic events or other school sponsored events, students
may use cell/smart phones only with the permission of the athletic coach or principal designee.
VI. Middle and High School Student Misuse of Cell/Smart Phones
Any staff member having knowledge of unauthorized possession or use of a cell/smart phone by a
student on Queen Annes County Public School property shall promptly report this information to the
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principal/designee
This policy will be reviewed with the students at the

beginning each school year and will be revisited by
the Board for evaluation and revision.
(Misuses continued) . Students who misuse cell/smart phones in any of the following ways may face
disciplinary action: a) refusal to turn off a cell/smart phone. Students in possession of a cell/phone
must turn it off when directed by a teacher, administrator, coach, counselor, or other school
personnel, and secure it out of sight, b) causing disruption, c) using a cell/phone to cheat, including
getting and giving answers to tests and copying from the Internet, d) using a cell/smart phone to
bully, threaten, harass, or attack another student or school personnel whether or not communicated
directly to that person, and e) sending (or asking to receive) pictures or videos of people without their
permission.
CONSEQUENCES FOR INAPPROPRIATE USE
When cell/smart phones are misused, students will be subject to disciplinary action including but not
limited to, verbal or written warning and loss of the cell/smart phone. Additional consequences are
referenced within the Queen Annes County Public Schools Search and Seizure Policy, Mobile
Learning Devices Policy, Acceptable Use of Electronic Networks Policy, and the Discipline Policy. Any
student in violation of the policy and procedures regarding cell/smart phones may be subject to
disciplinary action.
I. The first offense confiscation of cell/smart phone for one (1) day and parent must pick up the
cell/smart phone, with a conference.
II. The second offense confiscation of the cell/smart phone, and student must attend Saturday
School or after school detention. The cell/smart phone will be returned only to the parent at the
completion of the consequence and with a conference.
III. The third offense one day out-of-school suspension and loss of privileges to have a cell/smart
phone for the remainder of the day. The cell/smart phone will be confiscated and returned only to
parents at the end of the suspension and with a conference.
IV. The fourth offense will result in a three (3) day suspension. The student will not be allowed to
have a cell/smart phone on school property for the remainder of the year.
Any subsequent violation may result in additional disciplinary action or loss of school privileges (e.g.
parking permit, admission to school functions, etc.).
This policy is in the review process. Check the website

for final updates for the 2015-2016 school year
www.qacps.org
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Mobile Learning Devices (MLD) may include but are not limited to computers, portable
game units, graphing calculators, tablets, E-readers, iDevices, pagers, hand-held radios,
and similar electronic devices.
I. Use of Mobile Learning Device in Queen Annes County Public Schools
Student or employee use of computers and Mobile Learning Devices (MLDs) owned by the
school or owned by individuals is subject to the conditions set forth in the Board of
Education of Queen Annes County (BOEQAC) Acceptable Use of Electronic Networks Policy
(AUP). The AUP stipulates that all employees, students, parents and staff of Queen Annes
Public Schools must sign the policy, indicating that they have read it and agreed to comply
with its terms. Additionally, under no circumstances are students permitted to use MLDs on
Queen Annes County Public Schools property or Queen Annes County Public Schools
sponsored activities or events in order to transmit any text or images that are obscene,
pornographic, illegal, profane, violate academic policies, or invade anothers privacy. This
includes sexting (the sharing of explicit or otherwise sexually provocative photos). This
also includes the possession of inappropriate digital content. All Queen Annes County
Public School students who bring personal MLDs to school must have them turned off and
out of sight during the regular instructional day. They may be used during instructional
activities within a classroom only if the instructor has given permission. Once the
instructional activity is completed all personal MLDs must be turned off. The BOEQAC will
assume no responsibility or liability for loss, theft, damage or destruction of any MLD. The
BOEQAC will not provide Internet access for unauthorized personal MLDs (not owned by the
district) that are brought into any district school building. The MLD Policy regarding middle
schools is under review.
II. Use of Student or Employee MLDs at School Sponsored or Related Activities
MLDs may be used if students are participating in non-academic activities (athletics,
drama, clubs, etc.). If students are participating in an after school academic activity,
personal MLDs may only be used with the permission of the activitys sponsor. If traveling
to or from a school sponsored activity via bus, MLDs may be used with the sponsors
permission. During regular bus transportation to and from school, personal MLDs may only
be used with permission of the bus driver. During bus transportation to and from athletic
events or other school sponsored events, students may use personal MLDs only with the
permission of the athletic coach or principal designee.
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III. Student or Employee Misuse of MLDs

Students or employees who misuse MLDs in any of the following ways may face
disciplinary action:
Refusal to Turn Off a MLD. Students in possession of a MLD must turn it off when
directed by a teacher, administrator, coach, counselor, or other school personnel.
Damaging a MLD owned by the school.
Causing disruption.
Using a MLD to cheat, including getting and giving answers to tests and copying from
the Internet.
Using a MLD to bully, threaten, harass, or attack another student or school personnel
whether or not communicated directly to that person.
Sending (or asking to receive) pictures or videos of people without their permission.
IV. Consequences for Inappropriate Use
When MLDs are misused, students and employees will be subject to disciplinary action
including, but not limited to, verbal or written warnings and loss of the MLDs. Additional
consequences are referenced within the Queen Annes County Public Schools Search
and Seizure Policy, Discipline Policy, and Acceptable Use Policy. Any student in violation
of the policy and procedures regarding MLDs may be subject to disciplinary action
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POLICIES ARE REVIEWED PERIODICALLY. PLEASE CHECK QACPS.ORG FOR UPDATES.

I. Mission
The mission of Student Support Services is to assist in attaining optimal health, personal,
interpersonal, academic, and career development in order that the student may complete an
appropriate educational program and become a contributing member of society. Student
Support Services maintains a philosophy that the school has a distinct function in enhancing
the education and social development of children and adolescents. Team members work in
an integrated, coordinated manner with the school in addressing individual situations as
needed. Student Support staff includes school counselors, pupil personnel workers, school
nurses, and school psychologists.
II. ADMISSIONS POLICY

Non-Resident Students
The Board of Education recognizes as its first responsibility the education of school age
children who are bona fide residents of Queen Annes County. Only such bona fide
residents are eligible for free school privileges. A child is a bona fide resident if that child
actually lives on a full time basis within Queen Annes County with a parent, guardian, or
other individual who has legal custody of that child. The determination whether a child is
a bona fide resident shall be based on facts presented in each individual situation and
shall be made on a case-by-case basis.
Bona Fide Residents...Any parent enrolling a child for the first time in a Queen
Annes County Public School must present proof of identity (ie., picture ID such as
a drivers license) and residency (i.e.., property tax bill, electric/gas bill, lease,
rental agreement, residence verification by affidavit) along with other standard
registration requirements. Domicile...If a child fraudulently attends a public school
in a county where the child is not domiciled with the childs parent or guardian,
the childs parent or guardian shall be subject to a penalty payable to the county
for the pro-rata share of tuition for the time the child fraudulently attends a public
school in the county. The Superintendent of Schools may deny attendance to a
student currently expelled from another school/school system.
Enrollment Dates/ High School Credit
Students must enroll by September 30, 2015 in order to earn credit for 1st semester
classes and by February 24, 2016 to earn credit for 2nd semester classes.
III. VISITORS
Visitors (Parents/Guardians) are encouraged to visit school anytime. Visitation of
classrooms must be coordinated through the school administration. All visitors are
required to sign in at the main office.
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IV. WHO CAN RELEASE MY CHILD FROM SCHOOL?

Students will not be released from a school or school bus in the custody of or on request of
anyone not properly identified to the satisfaction of the school authorities or bus drivers. In
case of any doubt, the parent will be contacted prior to allowing the pupil to leave. Day-today communications, correspondence, report cards and other school-related information
are to be directed to the Custodial Parent. The Non-Custodial Parent is welcome to visit the
school by appointment to review student records, and to be generally informed about the
child(ren)s educational progress. However, under no circumstances shall school personnel
permit the Non-Custodial Parent to visit the child(ren) during regular school hours unless
stipulated otherwise in a court order or a separation agreement. The Non-Custodial Parent
may not take the child(ren) from school without the written consent of the Custodial
Parent. The written- consent must be filed in the students record.
V. HOME/HOSPITAL INSTRUCTION
Home/Hospital Instruction is a service provided by the Board of Education of Queen Annes
County for students who are physically unable to attend school as certified by a physician or
emotionally unable to attend school as certified by psychiatrist, or psychologist, for a
minimum of 10 school days. During the period of Home/Hospital Instruction, the student
may not be on school property unless accompanied by a parent, may not be employed, or
attend any school function.
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I. QACPS GANG POLICY

It is the policy of the Queen Annes County Board of Education to prohibit gang activity
and similar destructive or illegal group behavior on school property or school buses or at
school-sponsored functions. It is the policy of the Queen Annes County Board of
Education to prohibit reprisal or retaliation against individuals who report gang activity
and similar destructive or illegal group behavior or who are victims, witnesses,
bystanders, or others with reliable information about an act of gang activity and similar
destructive or illegal group behavior.
II. DRESS CODE

The Queen Annes County Board of Education has a strong commitment to the learning
process and has a legitimate interest in regulating student attire and appearance during
the school day in an effort to avoid disruption, to promote self discipline, to promote
student health and safety, and to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning.
The school reserves the right to exclude items of appeal or accessories which prove to
be:
Harmful or detrimental to the health, safety or physical well-being of students
Damaging to physical facilities
Disruptive to normal school activities
Individual schools have the right to further define acceptable wearing apparel or
accessories
III. WORK PERMITS

Where do I obtain a work permit for my child?
Work Permits for children between the ages of 14 and 17 can be completed online at:
https://www.dllr.state.md.us/childworkpermit
IV. OMBUDSMAN SERVICES

The Queen Annes County School system values feedback from parents. If you have a
concern that you have brought to the attention of your childs school that you feel has
not been addressed to your satisfaction please feel free to contact the Ombudsman who
will:
Listen to concerns.
Provide information on policies and procedures.
Work with parents and community members to resolve concerns within the Queen
Annes County School System.
Contact information for Ombudsman:

410-758-8216
[email protected]
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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is
a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all
schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of
Education.
FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These
rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school
beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are "eligible
students.
Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student's education
records maintained by the school. Schools are not required to provide copies of records
unless, for reasons such as great distance, it is impossible for parents or eligible students to
review the records. Schools may charge a fee for copies.
Parents or eligible students have the right to request that a school correct records which
they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record,
the parent or eligible student then has the right to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if the
school still decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student has the right to
place a statement with the record setting forth his or her view about the contested
information. Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible
student in order to release any information from a student's education record. However,
FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or
under the following conditions (34 CFR 99.31):
School officials with legitimate educational interest;
Other schools to which a student is transferring;
Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes;
Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student;
Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school;
Accrediting organizations;
To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena;
Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and
State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific
State law.
Schools may disclose, without consent, "directory" information such as a student's name,
address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of
attendance. However, schools must tell parents and eligible students about directory
information and allow parents and eligible students a reasonable amount of time to request
that the school not disclose directory information about them. Schools must notify parents
and eligible students annually of their rights under FERPA. The actual means of notification
(special letter, inclusion in a PTA bulletin, student handbook, or newspaper article) is left to
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the discretion of each school.
I. STUDENT SAFETY AND SUPPORT ACT

The Board of Education recognizes that the presence of a student who has been charged
with or committed a criminal or juvenile offense of a serious nature in the community,
especially an offense involving violence or weapons, may pose a threat to the safety and
welfare of the student and others in the school community and may disrupt the educational
process in the school. The Board also recognizes that the educational needs of a student
who has committed or has been charged with a criminal or juvenile offense of a serious
nature must be carefully balanced with the Boards obligation to provide a safe school
environment free of disruption for all students. In accordance with these principles, if school
administrators determine that the presence of a student charged with a criminal or juvenile
offense of a serious nature possess a threat to the student or others, or to the educational
process, the student may be assigned to an alternative educational program pending a final
administrative decision on the students educational placement.
Parents Right To Know Parents/Guardians:

Providing our children with an environment where students receive a quality education is more than just a goal
for the Queen Annes County Public School System; it is vital to the way we do business. The No Child Left
Behind Act of 2002, gives parents the right to ask for and receive information about the professional
qualifications of their childs teacher, including:
Any college of university degrees or certifications held by the teacher;
The subject area of the teachers degree on certification;
Whether the teacher is certified by the State of Maryland to teach a particular grade level or subject area;
Whether the teacher holds a conditional certificate; and
Whether your child is served by paraprofessionals and, if so, the qualifications of that paraprofessional.
If you would like to receive any such information about your childs classroom teacher, please make the
request in writing to your schools principal. The principal will then provide the information to you
in a timely manner; in more cases within 30 business days.
II. POSSESSION OF WEAPONS

No person shall carry or possess any rifle, gun, knife or deadly weapon of any kind on any
public school property in this state -- knives, deadly weapons including such items as knife,
gravity knife, switchblade knife, star knife, buck knife, sand club, metal knuckles, razor,
numchucks, chemical mace, pepper mace, or tear gas device. An inhalant (any odor) is a
gas, particle, fume or vapor deliberately inhaled for the purpose of altering behavior, mood,
or changing the brain or nervous system. A student shall not possess and/or distribute
materials and information including but not limited to "recipes" for explosives, bombs,
Pornography, and/or similar materials inappropriate to the school setting and/or which
demonstrate tacit approval of, or promote or incite to violence. This will result in immediate
discipline up to and including suspension or expulsion and/or notifying appropriate law
"enforcement agencies.
*Criminal Statutes of Maryland
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III. Student Expectations/Discipline Procedures

Students are expected to behave in a courteous, cooperative manner toward each other
and toward all others in the school setting at all times. Most violations of this standard of
conduct can be handled within the classroom and/or with the intervention of school
counselors and assistant principals. A student who engages in any activity which violates
the rights of another individual in any manner or continues to be an impediment to the
learning process on school grounds, or on approved trips or activities under the direction
of school staff away from the school facilities, will face disciplinary consequences. The
school district reserves the right to discipline student behavior which is not conducive to
group order and discipline in the schools or on/in school-sponsored activities even though
such behavior may not be specified in the written rules.
The appropriate law enforcement agency shall be notified immediately by

school administrators in:
1. all instances of alleged sexual assault or other assault requiring outside (non-school
based) medical attention.
2. all instances of alleged possession or recovery of firearms, explosives or other weapons
or any threats involving the use of such items.
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I. ALCOHOL AND CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES POLICY

THE AREA WITHIN 1000 FEET OF A SCHOOL OR ON ANY SCHOOL VEHICLE IS A DRUGFREE SCHOOL ZONE. DISTRIBUTING OR MANUFACTURING A DRUG WITHIN A DRUG-FREE
SCHOOL ZONE IS A FELONY (Criminal Statutes of Maryland)
II. DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY

The purpose of this policy is to establish the procedures to be used when a student on Queen Annes
County Public Schools property, or engaged in a Queen Annes County Public Schools sponsored
activity, is found to be using, under the influence of, possessing, manufacturing, distributing, or
attempting to distribute alcoholic beverages, controlled dangerous substances, look-a-likes, or other
intoxicants or is representing that a substance is a controlled dangerous substance, or is in
the possession of any paraphernalia as defined in the criminal statutes of Maryland.
Queen Annes County Public Schools recognizes the concept that substance abuse is an illegal act as
well as a personal and public health concern. Therefore, parents and students are advised that, in
addition to school and school system based consequences, appropriate law enforcement agencies
will be contacted by school officials upon discovery of any student that is found to be using, under
the influence of, possessing, manufacturing, distributing, or attempting to distribute alcoholic
beverages, controlled dangerous substances, look-a-likes, or other intoxicants or is representing that
a substances is a controlled dangerous substance, or is in the possession of any paraphernalia as
defined in the criminal statutes of Maryland. Prior to readmission, the student
and parent(s)/guardian(s) must complete an alcohol/drug assessment by the Queen Annes County
Health Department or another licensed agency and follow all recommendations made by that agency
along with school and school
system consequences.
Alcohol/Drugs- Any controlled dangerous substance, drug paraphernalia, look-a-like drugs, alcohol,
over-the-counter drugs/medications, inhalants, prescription drugs, or any man-made or natural
occurring substance used for the purpose of altering behaviors, mood or for changing the brain or
nervous system.
III. SEARCH IN SCHOOL

Student Searches
The school administrators may make a search of a student on school premises with a reasonable
belief that the student has in his/her possession any item, the possession of which is a criminal
offense under state laws or a school board policy.
Locker Searches
Each middle/high school student is assigned his/her own locker which is the property of the Board of
Education of Queen Annes County. The locker is to be used only by the student to whom it has been
assigned. All contents are the responsibility of the student. Lockers are subject to searches by the
school administrator. Searches of the physical plant of the school and its appurtenances are also
permitted.
Automobile Searches
Automobiles parked on school premises or on the school parking lot are subject to search when
officials have reason to believe weapons, drugs, or objects prohibited by school policy or state law are
contained therein. This includes the use of drug-detecting dogs in accordance with school
procedures.
THE QUEEN ANNES COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AUTHORIZES USE OF DRUG-DETECTING DOGS IN
SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS; SUCH SEARCHES MAY BE NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT OUR
STUDENTS HAVE A DRUG-FREE ENVIRONMENT AND TO PROTECT THE REPUTATIONS OF OUR
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QUEEN ANNES COUNTY STUDENTS.
Maryland state law requires regular school attendance. The Annotated Code of MD requires that
Each child who resides in this state and is 5 years old or older and under 17 shall attend a
public school regularly during the entire school year unless the child is otherwise receiving
regular, thorough instruction during the school year in the studies usually taught in the public
schools to children of the same age.
I. What is the Attendance Policy?

The Queen Annes County Board of Education student attendance policy is based on the
premise that success in school is contingent upon continuous and consistent educational
experiences. All students are expected to attend school regularly and to be on time for
classes in order to benefit from the instructional program and to develop habits of
punctuality, self-discipline, and responsibility. Consistent school attendance is a parent
responsibility. Maintaining close communication and cooperation between the home, school,
and community promotes regular attendance. Students are expected to attend school and all
classes regularly and punctually.
II. Standards for School Attendance

For high school, students will be allowed a combination of five (5) personal (parent) notes
and parent call-ins per semester. Five (5) or more unlawful absence days per semester
may result in course failure and loss of credit. This decision may be appealed to the
Attendance Review Committee. This committee will be established at each high school
and will meet as needed.
For middle school parents may excuse absences by phone or by note NO MORE than
ten(10) occasions in combination during the school year. Ten(10) or more unlawful
absences during the school year may result in course failure. This decision may be
appealed to the Attendance Review Committee. This committee will be established at each
middle school and will meet as needed.
Students receiving special education or having a 504 Plan will be referred to the Student
Support Team or IEP team to determine possible loss of credit for excessive unlawful
absences.
Students who are returning from a withdrawal status must complete a conference with the
PPW. An Attendance Contract may be required.
Transfer students, with a poor attendance history, may be required to complete an
Attendance Contract.
Habitual Truancy may be cause for student withdrawal from school (over age
17). Habitual Truants are students who are unlawfully absent from school for a number of
days, in excess of 20% of the available time school is in session.. After 10 absences
student will be referred to
the PPW.
III. Attendance Zone Placement

Students are expected to attend school in their attendance zone.
IV. What should my child do when returning after an absence?

Upon returning to school from an absence, a student is required to bring a written note from
the parent/guardian stating the reason for absence. The note should contain the students
name, date(s) of absence, reason for absence(s), and the parents/guardians
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signature. Under certain circumstances, administrators may require a doctors note.
V. Procedures to Verify Attendance/Tardiness

The parent/guardian should call the school between 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on the day of
absence to justify a lawful absence or present a written note on the day of the students
return to school. After 1:00 p.m., high schools begin calling parents of students whose
absence has not been verified. Parents may excuse student absences by phone on no more
than 5 days in combination with personal notes during a semester. Additional call-ins without
submitting lawful documentation will be considered unlawful.
VI. Can my child make up work after a lawful absence?

Students are encouraged to make up work for LAWFUL absences. It is the responsibility of
the student and the parent(s)/guardian(s) to initiate the request, obtain work from teachers,
and return the completed work within the established timeline. An absence, including
absence for any portion of the day, for any reason other than those cited as lawful are
presumed to be unlawful and may constitute truancy. A truant is a student absent without
lawful cause from attendance for a school day or a portion thereof. There shall be no makeup work for students who are unlawfully absent. After 10 days, any unlawful absence cannot
be changed to a lawful absence. At the high schools, after 5 days, any unlawful absence
cannot be changed to a lawful absence.
VII. LAWFUL ABSENCES

Code of Maryland Regulation (COMAR) 13A.08.01.03)
COMAR CODES
01. Death in the immediate family
02. Illness of the student. The principal shall require a physicians certificate from the parent
/guardian of a student reported continuously absent for illness. For high school only,
students will be allowed a combination of 5 personal (parent) notes and parent call-ins per
semester. They are allowed any number of medical notes.
04.Court Summons
07.Hazardous weather conditions
08.Work approved or sponsored by the school
09.Observance of a religious holiday
10. State Emergency
11. Other emergency or set of circumstances.
17. Health Exclusion
18 Suspension
19. Lack of authorized transportation
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CAN STUDENTS TAKE MEDICATION WHILE IN SCHOOL?

Every effort should be made to minimize the administration of medicine in schools. If at all possible,
parents are urged to administer medication before school and/or after the child returns
home. Medication refers to all drugs prescribed by a physician, as well as over-the-counter, nonprescription drugs (ie., cold/cough preparations, analgesics Tylenol/aspirin lotions, creams,
ointments Calamine/Neosporin antacids, etc.). To ensure the safe, efficient administration of
medications to students who would otherwise be unable to attend school due to certain illnesses,
conditions, or diseases; the following procedure is followed. If the physician deems it necessary for
a child to receive medication during the school day, parents must provide the school with a
completed Physicians Medication Order form containing:
Complete written instructions from the prescribing physician, including the date of order,
identification of drug by name, dose, time, and circumstances of administration, length of time
medication is to be continued, reason for prescription, and possible side effects.
Signature from parent/guardian stating their desire to have medication administered and relieving
the school, its agents, employees, or representatives of any responsibility for ill effects resulting
from the administering of the prescribed drug. The medication should be sent to school in the
pharmacy container with all labeling information intact.
School personnel will not administer unlabeled medicines. Medications carried on school property
without labeling information will be confiscated and parents contacted.
Physicians Medication Order forms are to be submitted at the beginning of each school year and
renewed annually for students on long-term medication therapy (ie., Ritalin, asthma drugs, etc).
Physicians Medication Order forms are available at each school and on website.
These written instructions pertain to ALL medications both over-the-counter and prescription.
With parental consent (2) non-prescription medications are available at no charge to students
acetaminophen (like Tylenol), and cough medicine.
Only the school nurse may administer these medications in accordance with established
protocols.
Contact the school nurse for specific information about this policy.
EpiPens for Emergency Use
STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Health Screenings
Maryland State law authorizes

trained school personnel to
administer auto-injectable
epinephrine to students
experiencing anaphylaxis, a
potentially life threatening
condition that may occur as a
reaction to insect stings or
bites,foods, medications or other
allergies. School health rooms are
stocked with EpiPens for those
students who experience signs
and symptoms of anaphylaxis
during school activities.
Parents/guardians of students
prescribed an EpiPen for use at
school by their health care
provider must provide an EpiPen
for use at school or at school
sponsored activities.
The Queen Annes County Public School

System recognizes that it is not isolated
from the nationwide problem of alcohol
and drug abuse. These behaviors have
a profound impact on the learning
process.
The Queen Annes County Student
Assistance Program operates on a
continuum of services which include
prevention, early identification,
intervention, referral, and follow-up for
those students who are educationally at
risk. Student Assistance Programs
operate in the two high schools. Middle
school students should be referred
through their school counselor.
Students may be referred for
appropriate assistance by parents,
students, outside agencies, and
employees of our school system. All
such referrals and subsequent
information are held in the strictest of
confidence.
Parents/guardians will
be notified if a child
fails a screening and is
in need of an
evaluation by a health
care provider.
Vision and hearing

screenings are done
annually for all
students in PreKKindergarten, new
Kindergarten students
and Grade 1, 5, and 8
If you do not wish your

son/daughter to be
screened, please notify
your school nurse in
writing at the start of
the school year.
Children Who Threaten to Harm Themselves or Make Serious Substantive Threats of Violence
Students who demonstrate by word or action that they may represent a danger to themselves or
others will be screened by a designated member(s) of the schools Student Support Team. If the
threat is transient; then the response may include a reprimand, parent notification, or another
disciplinary action. If the threat is substantive a safety evaluation will be conducted by a designated
member(s) of the student Support Team.
I. Children Who Threaten Others with Violence

We believe school must be a safe place for students and staff. Serious threats of violence stated
against any person(s) in the Queen Annes County Public Schools community will not be tolerated and
will be handled as a disciplinary infraction. Appropriate law enforcement and other agency officials
will be contacted when warranted. A verbal or non-verbal declaration of intent or determination to
inflict significant injury to persons and/or damage to property with the perceived ability/intention to
carry through on the threat is the definition of a serious substantive threat. Serious substantive
threats of violence made at or away from school and/or to be implemented at or away from school
fall under school regulations when there is a connection between the threat and student/staff safety.
All threats are taken seriously. The principal or his designee will have the discretion of determining if
the threat may be dealt with via normal disciplinary procedures after review/ confirmation of all
relevant information or handled according to the regulation listed if the principal or designee confirms
a potentially dangerous situation exists:
1. Reasonable means shall be taken to prevent the serious threat of violence from being
carried out.
2. Notification of the parent/guardian of the student who made the threat and the
parent/guardian of the student(s) about whom the threat is made shall occur before the
students are permitted to leave the building.
3. Mandatory Threat Assessment/Safety Evaluation conducted by a designated member(s)
of the Student Support Team.
II. Recommendation to the Superintendent for Further Action

1. In the case of a 10-day suspension or extended suspension, mandatory assessment by a mental
health professional and/or treatment plan will be required for re-admission to any school
program. Student must continue with or be satisfactorily finished with the recommended program
to maintain enrollment status.
2. Students placed on extended suspension may request re-admission?
a) Upon verification that the student has had an initial session with an agency or licensed individual
psychologist or psychiatrist.
b) A statement from that individual or agency that the student is not at high risk to harm
himself/herself or others.
c) A statement from the parent that they understand successful completion or continued
participation in the program must occur.
d) A release of information form that permits the individual or agency to periodically inform the
QACPS that the student has successfully completed or is actively continuing in the program.
III. Children Who Threaten to Harm Themselves

1. If the student is determined not to be at imminent danger, the parent is to be contacted that
school day regarding the concern.
2. If the student is determined to be at imminent risk, the student will be detained until the
parent/guardian or designee picks him/her up from school. The student will not be allowed
to return to school until the student has been assessed by a mental health professional. A
written response from the mental health professional indicating the student is safe to return
must be provided to the school before the student may return.
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Students are expected to behave in a courteous, cooperative manner towards each other and toward
all others in the school setting at all times. Most violations of this standard of conduct can be handled
within the classroom and/or with the intervention of school counselors and administrators. Severe
and/or repeated violations are handled by school administrators in the appropriate manner. A student
who engages in any activity which violates the rights of another individual in any manner or continues
to be an impediment to the learning process on school grounds, or on approved trips or activities
under the direction of school staff away from the school facilities, may receive a discipline
consequence for their actions. The school district reserves the right to discipline student behavior
which is not conducive to group order and discipline in the schools or on/in school-sponsored
activities even though such behavior may not be specified in the written rules.
I. Suspension
Days of suspension are considered to be lawful absences. Therefore, a student may request and
receive make-up work according to each schools procedure. Each school has an assigned school
liaison. In accordance with recent legislation, each principal of a public school may suspend for cause,
for not more than 10 school days, any student in the school who is under the direction of the principal
COMAR 13A.08.01.11
Appeals for suspensions for 10 or fewer days, should be made to the school principal . This appeal
must be submitted in writing within 5 days of the alleged violation/misapplication of the Student
Discipline Code. The appeal does not stay the principals decision.
II. Suspension with a Recommendation for Further Action

For a serious discipline infraction each principal may suspend a student for up to ten days with a
recommendation for further action by the Superintendent. The Superintendent will make a decision
which may include: Return to home school, placement in an alternative program, extended
suspension, expulsion, or other placement.
Out-of-School Suspensions for more than 10 days or expulsion may be appealed to the Queen Annes
County Board of Education in writing within 10 days after the determination by the local
superintendent or his/her designee. The appeal to the Queen Annes County Board of Education does
not stay the decision of the Superintendent.
III. POSSESSION OF FIREARMS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY

Any student found in possession of a firearm on school property shall be immediately suspended from
school for 10 days and recommended to the Superintendent for further action. which may include
expulsion for a period of one (1) calendar year. The Superintendent may specify, on a case-by-case
basis, a shorter period of expulsion or an alternative educational
IV. The appropriate law enforcement agency shall be notified immediately by school administrators in:
1. all instances of alleged sexual assault or other assault requiring outside (non-school based) medical
attention.
2. all instances of alleged possession or recovery of firearms, explosives or other weapons or any
threats involving the use of such items.
Appealing a Disciplinary Consequence
In the state of Maryland the principal has the authority to administer disciplinary consequences and
suspend students up to 10 days. COMAR 13A.08.01.11.: The Superintendent(designee) upon request of
the parent may review the principals decision. The request must come within ten days of the decision. A
student may also be suspended with a recommendation for further action by the Superintendent. The
Superintendents decision can be appealed to the Queen Annes County Board of Education within ten
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days and that decision can also be appealed to the State Board of Education within 30 days.
It is the policy of Queen Annes County Public Schools to prohibit bullying

and harassment of any person on school property, at school sponsored
functions or by the use of electronic technology at a public school. It is also
the policy of Queen Annes Count Public Schools to prohibit reprisal or
retaliation against individuals who report acts of bullying and harassment or
who are victims, witnesses, bystanders, or others with reliable information
about an act of bullying and harassment.
The Queen Annes County
Bullying, Harassment and
Intimidation reporting form can
be found online
BHIform.qacps.org
Each school should also have copies in
the main office and the counseling
offices.
What do I do if my child has been
bullied at school?
1. Talk to your child and get as much
information as you can about the
situation.
2. Complete a Bullying, Harassment,
Intimidation, Reporting form either
online or by using the printed form and
return this to the school
3. Report this information to the
school administration and set up a
meeting to discuss the situation.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Students who feel they have a
complaint under the Board of
Educations Harassment Policy should
immediately contact the school
counselor or building administrator. If
the accused is a student, a written
report will be placed in their folder if the
complaint has been substantiated. The
administrator will also send a copy of
the report to the Supervisor of Student
Services. Should the student feel that
his/her complaint needs further action,
the student may request a review of the
complaint by: Student Services (if the
complaint is against a student) or the
Director of Human Resources (if the
complaint is against an employee).
Student Services and/or the Director of
Human Resources will review the
complaint and school based
decisions. Student Services and/or the
Director of Human Resources will file a
written report with recommendations to
the Superintendent with a copy given to
the complainant.
The Superintendent will review the
complaint that Student Services and/or
Human Resources report and take
appropriate action.
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The Queen Annes County Board of

Education is committed to helping
schools prevent, intervene, and
respond quickly in cases of the
bullying and harassment of children:
Olweus, a research based highly
effective anti-bullying program was
implemented in 2010. The focus of
Olweus is a school wide approach
which focuses on the school culture
and the importance of peer bystander
intervention.
The HERO program honors students
who stand up to bullying in their school.
Students each month are recognized at
the Board of Education meetings.
The QAC Anti-Bullying Committee-In
partnership with the Local
Management Board . This committee
made up of school personnel, local
agencies, law enforcement, parents
and community members meet monthly
to address the issues of bullying and
work together with the goal of making
our schools bully-free.
P.B.I.S.
Positive Behavior Interventions and
Supports (PBIS) is a proactive systems
approach to establishing the behavioral
supports and school culture needed for
all students to achieve social,
emotional, and academic success.
Each school has established school
wide expectations for behavior based
on the premise of respect and
responsibility. PBIS is a proactive
approach to which an environment is
created where students and staff
are recognized and encouraged . This
sets the foundation for a safe an
effective school. Our goal with PBIS is
to bring our the best in all of us.
BULLYING-HARASSMENT
Queen Annes County Public Schools defines
bullying, harassment and intimidation as
intentional conduct, including verbal, physical, or
written conduct or an intentional electronic
communication that is repeated over time, creates
a hostile educational environment by substantially
interfering with a students educational benefits,
opportunities, or performance, or with a students
physical or psychological well being
and is:
1. Motivated by an actual or a perceived personal
characteristic including race, national
origin, marital status, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, religion, ancestry,
physical attributes, socioeconomic status,
familial status, or physical or mental ability or
disability; or,
2. Threatening or seriously intimidating; and
3. Occurs on school property, at a school activity
or event, or on a school bus; or,
4. Substantially disrupts the orderly operation of
a school.
Electronic communication means a

communication transmitted by means of an
electronic device, including a telephone, cellular
phone, computer, or pager.
Any student committing acts of bullying,
harassment and intimidation, or engaging in
reprisal and retaliation, or any person found to
have made false accusations will receive an
appropriate consequence and/or intervention.
Depending on the nature of the offense,
consequences and interventions for the
aforementioned behaviors can range from
parent/student conference to expulsion from
school.
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Infraction
Copying another students

Academic Dishonesty work, giving or receiving
information during an
(801)
assessment, plagiarism, or
copyright violation.
Alcohol
(Violation of QACPS
Alcohol Policy)
(201)
* School should refer
student to local health
department or
community group for
prevention and
treatment
Under the influence of or

possessing any alcoholic
beverage
Academic Consequences
Student Conference/Parent
Contact
Loss of Privileges
After-school Detention
Saturday School
In-School Intervention
Suspension
Arson
(501)
Bomb Threats/False
Alarm *
(502)
*School should
conduct threat
assessment and refer
student to counseling
Setting or attempting to set a

fire or helping others to set a
fire
Bomb threats or false

information concerning the
placement of explosives or
destructive substances.
Bullying/Harassment
(407)
*School should use
Engaging in bullying or
maximum
consequences only for harassment which includes
persistent bullying and cyber-bullying
harassment. Schools
should focus on
interventions strategies
Possible
Maximum
Consequences
Possible Minimum
Consequences
Definition
Contact
Loss of Privileges
Saturday School
Suspension
Police/Fire Marshall
Notification
Contact
Loss of Privileges
After-School Detention
Saturday School
Suspension
Police Notification
Contact
Loss of Privileges
Saturday School
Restorative Practices
Loss of Privileges
Removal from honor
societies or other
student
organizations
Suspension with a
Recommendation
for Further Action
Police Notification
Suspension with a
Recommendation
for Further Action,
Police/Fire Marshall
notification
Suspension with a
Recommendation
for Further Action
Police Notification
Suspension
SST Referral
Suspension with a
Recommendation
for Further Action
Police Notification
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Infraction
Definition
Possible Minimum
Consequences
Possible
Maximum
Consequences
Causing a disruption on the

bus(being too loud, distracting
the driver, acting in a way that
may affect the safety of
others)
Contact
Loss of Privileges
Saturday School
Bus Suspension
Not reporting to an assigned

class after arriving at school
without an excused reason.
Contact
Loss of Privileges
After-school
Detention
Saturday School
Misuse of computer, software

Computer/Internet/N or Internet
etwork Violation
that violates the QACPS
acceptable use policy
Contact
Loss of Privileges
Saturday School
In-School
Intervention
Suspension
Student refuses to follow

school rules after frequent
reminders to do so. These
recurrent behaviors have
Continual NonCompliance of School resulted in numerous office
referrals and their misbehavior
Rules
has impeded the ability of
others to learn or participate in
the educational program .
Contact
Loss of Privileges
Saturday School
Suspension
Referral to SST
Contact
Loss of Privileges
Saturday School
In-School
Intervention
Suspension
Bus Misbehavior
Cutting Class
(101)
Suspension
Loss of Riding
Privileges
Disrespect/Insubordi
nation
(701)
*School should use
maximum
consequences only for
students who are
repeatedly or
persistently disrespectf
ul or insubordinate
Making intentional or harmful

gestures, verbal or written
comments to others. Acting in
defiance of authority
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Infraction
Disruption of School
Activities
(704.705)
*School should use
maximum
consequences only
when the disruption
directly affects the
safety or well being of
others.
Definition
Intentionally engaging in
behavior that distracts or
disrupts the teaching and
learning environment.(This
includes disruptions on the bus
or at school sponsored
events.)
Dress Code
Violation(School)
*School should use
Violating the schools dress
maximum consequence
code
only for persistent
violations of the dress
code.
Drugs(Violation of
QACPS Drug
Policy)(203,891)
* School should refer
student to local health
department or
community group for
prevention and
treatment
Explosives
(503)
Fighting
(405)
Possible Minimum
Consequences
Possible
Maximum
Consequences
Contact
Saturday School
Suspension
Suspension with a
Recommendation for
further action
Contact
Change of Attire
Loss of Privileges
Any student found to be in

possession of, using,
distributing or attempting to
distribute any controlled
dangerous substance or looka-like.
Contact
Loss of Privileges
In-school Intervention
Suspension
Police Notification
Possessing an incendiary or
explosive device or material or
any explosive substance that
can cause harm to people or
property
Contact
Loss of Privileges
Saturday School
Suspension
Police Notification
Shoving, pushing, or otherwise

physically aggressing another
in the context of a
fight/Intentionally Fighting.
(Not Horseplay)
Contact
Loss of Privileges
Saturday School
After-school
Detention
Saturday School
In-school
Intervention
Suspension with a
Recommendation for
Further Action,
Police Notification
Suspension
Suspension with a
Recommendation for
Further Action
Police Notification
Suspension
Suspension with a
Recommendation for
Further Action
Police Notification
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Infraction
Definition
Gang activity or similar

destructive or illegal group
Gang Related Activity behavior. May include open
displays of gang affiliation or
recruitment into gang activity,
Leaving School
Grounds Without
Permission
Personal Electronics
(Inappropriate use)
(802)
*Cyber-bullying is
addressed as a
Bullying/Harassment
infraction
Physical Attack on
Student
(402)
Physical Attack on a
a Staff Member
(401)
Possible Minimum
Consequences
Contact
Loss of Privileges
Saturday School
In-school Intervention
Contact
Student leaves school campus
Loss of Privileges
without permission of
authorized school personnel
Saturday School
Loss of Privileges
Possible
Maximum
Consequences
Suspension
Suspension with a
Recommendation for
Further Action,
Police Notification
Misuse of personal electronics

that violates the QACPS cell
phone policy or the mobile
learning device policy
Contact
Loss of Privileges
Saturday School
Any student that physically

attacks or is physically
aggressive towards another
student.
Contact
Loss of Privileges
Saturday School
Suspension
Any student that physically

attacks or is physically
aggressive towards a staff
member
Contact
Loss of Privileges
Saturday School
Suspension
Suspension
Suspension with a
Recommendation for
Further Action
Police Notification
Suspension with a
Recommendation for
Further Action
Police Notification
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Infraction
Definition
Any willful violation of school

procedures that creates a
dangerous situation for
students or staff. This includes
misbehavior on the bus or at
school sponsored activities.
Possible Minimum
Consequences
Possible
Maximum
Consequences
Contact
Loss of Privileges
Suspension
Unwanted and/or unwelcome

sexual behavior including
*School should refer
students to appropriate inappropriate or unsolicited
counseling
comments of a sexual nature.
Contact
Loss of Privileges
Saturday School
Suspension
Inappropriate behavior of a
sexual nature, including
indecent exposure; consensual
sex inappropriate texts and
other sexual activity not
students to appropriate
identified as sexual
counseling
harassment.
Student Conference
Parent Contact
Loss of Privileges
Saturday School
Suspension
Safety Violation
Sexual Harassment
(602)
Sexual Activity
(603)
Suspension with a
Recommendation for
Further Action
Police Notification
Suspension with a
Recommendation for
Further Action
Police Notification
Suspension with a
Recommendation for
Further Action
Police Notification
Suspension
Sexual Attack(601)
Intentionally engaging in a
physical sexual attack on
students to appropriate another
counseling
Theft/Destruction of
Property
(803,806)
Taking of items that belong to

others without permission.
This includes school property
Intentional destruction of
school property or the property
of others
Student Conference
Parent Contact
Student Conference
Parent Contact
Restitution
Loss of Privileges
Saturday School
Suspension with a
Recommendation for
Further Action
Police Notification
Restitution
Suspension
Suspension with a
Recommendation for
Further Action
Police Notification
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Infraction
Threat
To Adult(403)
To Student(404)
Extortion(406)
*School should
conduct threat
assessment and refer
student
to counseling
Tardiness(102)
Tobacco or Ecigarettes
(204)
Truancy(103)
Elementary Students
with unexcused
absences should not
be given punitive
consequences
Weapons-Firearm
(301)
Definition
Expressing-orally, in writing or
by gesture an intent to do
physical harm.
Using a threat(without a
weapon) to turn over his or her
property.
Possible Minimum
Consequences
Student Conference
Parent Contact
Loss of Privileges
Saturday School
Arriving late to class more than Student Conference

once or being persistently
Parent Contact
tardy
Loss of Privileges
Possible
Maximum
Consequences
Suspension
Suspension with a
Recommendation for
Further action
Police Notification
Loss of Privileges
After-School
Detention
Saturday School
Possession or use of tobacco,

tobacco products or Ecigarettes.
Student Conference
Parent Contact
Loss of Privileges
Saturday School
Suspension
Being absent from school

without an excused reason.
Student Conference
Parent Contact
Loss of Privileges
After-School
Detention
Saturday School
Any student in possession of a

firearm on school grounds shall
be expelled for a period of one
year. (COMAR 13A.08.01.12-1)
Any student in
possession of a
firearm on school
grounds shall be
expelled for a period
of one year. (COMAR
13A.08.01.12-1)
Possessing a Firearm on
School Grounds
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Infraction
Definition
Possessing an operable nonWeapons-Other Guns

firearm gun or a look alike gun
(302)
or toy gun
Weapons-Other
Weapons
(303)
Possible Minimum
Consequences
Student Conference
Parent Contact
Loss of Privileges
Saturday School
Student Conference
Parent Contact
Possessing an implement that
Loss of Privileges
is likely to cause serious bodily
harm
Saturday School
Possible
Maximum
Consequences
Suspension
Suspension with a
Recommendation for
Further Action*
Suspension
Suspension with a
Recommendation for
Further Action*
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1

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS

Beverly Kelley Jennifer George

Queen Annes County Board of Education Public Notice

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II. School Wide Program

III. Targeted Assistance Program

IV. Parent Involvement

Ensure Effective involvement of parents

Support a partnership among schools, parents, and communities

Improve student achievement

Encourage the home/school partnership as an essential component for student

V. Title I Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

VI. School Selection

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Child Find is a special education service provided by the Queen Annes

For more information, send an email to

Family Support Network (Birth to 3) and Pre-School Partners (3 through 5)

Partners for Success (3 to 21)

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I. Acceptable Use of Electronic Networks Statement.

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VI. Delegation of Responsibility

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unauthorized sharing of personal addresses or telephone numbers with other users

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