Student & Parent Handbook

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The 2025-26 Student & Parent Handbook is a resource to provide important information about the division regarding instruction, health and safety, communication, student conduct and discipline, etc. to all Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) community members. The Handbook informs all parents/legal guardians of their parental responsibilities and involvement requirements pursuant to Virginia law, legally required annual notifications, and details regarding “opt-out” options for their student(s).

All parents/legal guardians and students must sign and return the Signature Form.

Communication

Administration of Surveys and Questionnaires (PPRA)

Electronic Mail, Social Media and Networking

FCPS Rapid Communication System

Conduct and Discipline

Character Education

Code of Student Conduct

Discipline for Actions Occurring Outside of School

Portable Communication Devices (aka Cell Phones)

Prosecution of Juveniles as Adults

Student Search and Seizure

Equal Access

Access to Education

Equal Educational Opportunity/Non-Discrimination

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Prohibition Against Harassment and Retaliation

Title I

Finance

Returned Checks

School Nutrition Services Accounts

Student Fees, Charges and Collections

General

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Loss, Theft or Damage of Personal Property

Student Scholastic Records

Student Work Permits/Employment Certificates

Health and Safety

Administration of Medications to Students

Eating Disorders

Health Screenings

Insurance for Injuries

Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

School Bus Safety and Driver Responsibilities

School Crisis, Emergency Management, and Medical Emergency Response Plan

School Safety and Security Information

Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry Information

Video Surveillance

Wellness Policy

Instruction

English Learners

Evaluation and Grade Assignment

Graduation Requirements

Homeless Students

Homework

Make-Up Work, Late Arrival/Early Release

Off-Site Instruction and Virtual Courses

Remedial Instruction

Secondary Instruction

Standards of Learning

Student Absences, Excuses, Dismissals

Student Transcripts

The Virginia Assessment Program and Graduation Requirements

Parent Opt-Out Options

Directory Information

Disclosure of Student Directory Information to Military Recruiters and Educational Institutions

Disclosure of Student Images in Print or Video Format

Family Life Education and Opt-Out

School Guidance and Counseling Programs

Parent Responsibility and Involvement

Compulsory Attendance/Exclusions and Exemptions from School Attendance

Parent and Family Engagement Policy

Parental Responsibility and Involvement Requirements

Records and Transcripts

Disposition of Records

Technology

Acceptable Computer Use System