By Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

The law requires that federally assisted programs be free of discrimination. The Tennessee Department of Education also requires that the services be offered to all eligible persons. “It is the policy of the Lenoir City School System not to discriminate on the basis of sex, color, race, national origin, creed, age, marital status or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment policies, as required by Title VI and VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

It is also the procedure of this district that the curriculum materials utilized reflect the cultural and racial diversity present in the United States and the variety of careers, roles, and lifestyles open to women, as well as men, in our society. One of the objectives of the total curriculum and teaching strategies is to reduce stereotyping and to eliminate bias on the basis of sex, race, religion and disability. The curriculum should foster respect and appreciation for the cultural diversity found in our country and an awareness of the rights, duties and responsibilities of each individual as a member of a pluralistic society.”

Inquiries regarding compliance with Title III, Title IV, Title IX, Section 504 and IDEA-B may be directed to:

Lenoir City Board of Education
200 East Broadway
Lenoir City, Tennessee 37771
(865) 986-8058

Phone (865) 986-8058

Fax (865) 988-6732

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Lenoir City Schools is excited to welcome our students and families to the 2024-2025 school year! We are invested in meeting the diverse needs of our school family. Our school leaders prioritize open and proactive communication to ensure inclusiveness and effective collaboration with our school community stakeholders. Please contact your student’s teacher or building-level administrator when a question, concern, or good news arises. I am also available and happy to hear from you –call 865-986-8058.

Lenoir City Schools will continue providing all students with the best educational experiences. Our academic strategic plan includes goals, strategies, and action steps focused on meeting our goals for growth and achievement. We are committed to current research-based strategies for supporting academics and our students' social and emotional needs.

As we begin the school year, our instructional staff and school leaders will work diligently to assess where students are in their educational journey and make personalized instructional decisions to guide students’ progress toward mastery of grade-level standards. We look forward to a partnership with families to ensure the best possible learning experience for our students.

All students have hopes, dreams, and aspirations for the future. In Lenoir City Schools, it is our honor to open doors of opportunity for our students so they are prepared to realize their personal goals. We are confident in the knowledge and skills of our leaders, teachers, and support staff to engage with our school community in the joint effort of educating the young people of Lenoir City. And we know that parents and guardians are so proud of their students and want only the best for them. It is my sincere desire that, through these shared ideals, we all assume goodwill and commit to working together, always putting our students first. Thank you for your continued partnership and belief in the strong tradition of excellence in Lenoir City Schools!

Go Panthers!

Dr. Millicent Smith

As required by T.C.A. § 49-6-6007, this is a list of information about state mandated assessments and assessments mandated by the LEA to be administered in the 2024-2025 school year.

In Lenoir City Schools, our goal is for every student to achieve his or her full potential. The end-of-year state assessment is just one way that we are able to better understand if we are meeting that goal. We are confident that with the quality instruction delivered by our dedicated educators, our students can meet and exceed these expectations.

It is important to remember that the results from these tests are just one piece of the overall puzzle. Results from TCAP are meant to be one of several measures that illustrate how a student is progressing. Test scores should be used along with in-class performance; report card grades; teacher feedback; and what a parent, teacher, and even a student notices about his or her growth to form a fuller picture of a student’s achievement. Both the Tennessee Department of Education and our district are working to ensure that tests provide meaningful information for teachers, students, and parents and that they have an appropriate, balanced role in our schools. 

With the TCAP assessment, you will receive a detailed parent report, where each subject will be broken down into categories of skills to show where a student is doing well or needs some extra help. Teachers and parents can use this information to provide more focused support or to find opportunities for advanced coursework, depending on the student’s needs. We are committed to the success of your child, and TCAP is one way that helps to ensure that every child is on the path to success. Please reach out to your child’s teacher or school administrator at any time with questions about classroom, school, district, or state assessments and how the results are used to inform instructional plans.

Grades K-2 State Required Assessment

Grades K-2 District Opt-In Assessment

Grades 3-8 State Required Assessments

Grades 9-12 State Required Assessments

Grades K-12: Other State Required Assessments

EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT (ESSA) 

                                             Formerly No Child Left Behind

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed by President Obama on December 10, 2015. The new law builds on key areas of progress in recent years, made possible by the efforts of educators, communities, parents, and students across the country. The previous version of the law, the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, was enacted in 2002.

The new bill helps to ensure opportunity for all students by:

● Holding all students to high academic standards that prepare them for success in college and careers.

● Ensuring accountability by guaranteeing that when students fall behind, states redirect resources into what works to help them and their schools improve, with a particular focus on the very lowest-performing schools, high schools with high dropout rates, and schools with achievement gaps.

● Empowering state and local decision-makers to develop their own strong systems for school improvement based upon evidence.

● Encourages a smarter approach to testing by moving away from one single focus on standardized tests and allowing for the use of multiple measures of student learning and progress to make school accountability decisions. It requires that state’s maintain important statewide assessments to ensure that teachers and parents can mark the progress and performance of their children every year, from third to eighth grade and once in high school.

● Providing more children access to high quality preschool.

Special education teachers must have a bachelor’s degree and must either be certificated in special education or hold a special

education license in Tennessee. These requirements cannot be waived.

In compliance with legislation, parents must be informed of their rights as they pertain to federal projects. Please note the following:

Lenoir City Schools annual report card can be found at the district website.

The district’s parental involvement policy can be reviewed at the Central Office located at 200 East Broadway.

If eligible, students can receive services in specific programs including:

1. Title I, Part A-- Improving Academic Achievement
2. Title I, Part C-- Education for Migratory Children
3. Title I, Part D-- Programs for Children and Youth who are Neglected, Delinquent, or At Risk
4. Title III - English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement
5. Title IX-- Homeless and Miscellaneous
    

• Parents have the right to request their child’s name, address, and telephone number not be released to a military recruiter without prior written consent.
• Parents have the right to transfer their child to another school if they are the victim of a violent crime at school.
• Lenoir City Schools participates in the Title IV, 21st Century Schools. Information regarding the program may be reviewed at the Central Office located at 200 East Broadway.
• Lenoir City Schools offers a free, appropriate public education to all children between the ages of 3 and 22 who have been identified with a disability. A continuum of services is available to students eligible for special education, including related services and special accommodations. Evaluation for special education or Section 504-related services is available upon parental request.
• As required by law, all federal documents are available for review at the Central Office. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Federal Programs Director for Lenoir City Schools at (865) 986-8058.

(See LCS Board Policy 6.304)

Students shall be provided a learning environment free from sexual, racial, ethnic and religious discrimination/harassment. It shall be a violation of this policy for any employee or any student to discriminate against or harass a student through disparaging conduct or communication that is sexual, racial, ethnic or religious in nature. The following guidelines are set forth to protect students from discrimination/harassment.

Student Discrimination/Harassment will not be tolerated. Discrimination/Harassment is defined as conduct, advances, gestures or words (either written or spoken) of a sexual, racial, ethnic, or religious nature which:

• Unreasonably interfere with the student’s work or educational opportunities; or
• Create an intimidating, hostile or offensive learning environment; or
• Imply that submission to such conduct is made an explicit or implicit term of receiving grades or credit; or
• Imply that submission to or rejection of such conduct will be used as a basis for determining the student’s grades and/or participation in a student activity.

Bullying / Intimidation - (See LCS Board Policy 6.304)

Students shall be provided a safe learning environment. It shall be a violation of this policy for any student to bully, intimidate or create a hostile educational environment for another student. Bullying and intimidation are defined as either physically harming a student or damaging his/her property, or knowingly placing the student in reasonable fear of such, causing emotional distress or creating a hostile educational environment. Cyber Bullying means bullying undertaken through the use of electronic devices. The policy addresses conduct taking place on school grounds, at any school-sponsored activity, on school-provided transportation, or at any official school bus stop immediately before boarding and immediately following deboarding. Alleged victims of the above-referenced offenses shall report these incidents immediately to a teacher, counselor or building administrator. Any allegations shall be fully investigated by a complaint manager (as set forth in Student Concerns, Complaints and Grievances 6.305).

The privacy and anonymity of all parties and witnesses to complaints will be respected. However, because an individual's need for confidentiality must be balanced with obligations to cooperate with police investigations or legal proceedings, to provide due process to the accused, to conduct a thorough investigation or to take necessary action to resolve a complaint, the identity of parties and witnesses may be disclosed in appropriate circumstances to individuals with a need to know.

A substantiated charge against an employee shall result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. A substantiated charge against a student may result in corrective or disciplinary action up to and including suspension.

There will be no retaliation against any person who reports harassment or participates in an investigation. However, any employee who refuses to cooperate or gives false information during the course of any investigation may be subject to disciplinary action. The willful filing of a false report will itself be considered harassment and will be treated as such.

An employee disciplined for violation of this policy may appeal the decision by contacting the Federal Rights Coordinator or Chip Orr. Any student disciplined for violation of this policy may appeal the decision in accordance with disciplinary policies and procedures.

Student Concerns and Complaints

(See LCS Board Policy 6.305)

Decisions made by school personnel - such as aides, teachers, or assistant principals - which students believe are unfair or in violation of pertinent policies of the Board or individual school rules may be appealed to the school principal or a designated representative. To appeal, students will contact the principal’s office in their school and provide their name, the issue and the reason for their appeal on a printed form available at the school office within two days. The appeal will usually be decided confidentially and promptly, preferably within two school days.

However, if the principal does not make a decision within five school days following the date of complaint, students or parents may appeal at that time by contacting the director of schools/designee at the central office. The information provided should include the student’s name, the school and a description of the problem.

An investigation and decision will be made within two (2) school days and communicated to the school.

Discrimination / Harassment Grievance Procedures (See LCS Board Policy 6.305)

Filing a Complaint - Any student of this school district who wishes to file a discrimination/harassment grievance against another student or an employee of the district may file a written or oral (recorded, if possible) complaint with a complaint manager.¹ Students may also report an allegation of discrimination/harassment/bullying to any teacher or other adult employed in the school who shall inform a complaint manager of the allegation. The complaint should include the following information:

● Identity of the alleged victim and person accused;

● Location, date, time and circumstances surrounding the alleged incident; ● Description of what happened;

● Identity of witnesses; and

● Any other evidence available.

Investigation - Within twenty-four hours of receiving the student’s complaint, the complaint manager shall notify the complaining student’s parent/guardian and the principal, or the principal’s designee, who shall inform the director of schools. The parent/guardian shall be given notice of the right to attend an interview of the student in a

non-intimidating environment in order to elicit full disclosure of the student’s allegations. This interview shall take place within five (5) days from the time the complaint was first made. If no parent/guardian attends the interview, another adult; mutually agreed upon by the student and the complaint manager, shall attend and may serve as the student’s advocate. After a complete investigation, if the allegations are substantiated, immediate and appropriate corrective or disciplinary action shall be initiated. The complaint and the identity of the complainant will not be disclosed except (1) as required by law or this policy; or (2) as necessary to fully investigate the complaint; or (3) as authorized by the complaint. A school representative will meet with and advise the complainant regarding the findings, and whether corrective measures and/or disciplinary action were taken. The investigation and response to the complainant will be completed within thirty (30) school days. Copies of the report will be sent to the student, principal, Federal Rights Coordinator and the director of schools. One copy shall be kept in the complaint manager’s file for one (1) year beyond the student’s eighteenth (18^th) birthday. The director of schools shall keep the Board informed of all complaints. Following an investigation regarding bullying or cyberbullying, harassment or intimidation, the Complaint Manager shall report to the Chairman of the Board and the director of schools the findings and any disciplinary action taken.

Decision and Appeal - If the complainant is not in agreement with the findings of fact as reported by the complaint manager, an appeal may be made, within five (5) work days to the director of schools. The director of schools will review the investigation, make any corrective action deemed necessary and provide a written response to the complainant. If the complainant is not in agreement with the director of schools’ findings of the fact, appeal may be made to the Board of Education within five (5) work days. The Board shall, within thirty (30) days from the date the appeal was received, review the investigation and the actions of the director of schools and may support, amend or overturn the actions based upon review and report their decision in writing to the complainant.

The complaint managers are as follows:

Notification of Rights under FERPA for Elementary and Secondary Schools

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records.

These rights are:

1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the school receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal (or appropriate school official) a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The school official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.

2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate. Parents or eligible students may ask the school to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate. They should write to the school principal (or appropriate school official), clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the school will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise him/her of his/her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.

3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the school as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving the school board; a person or company with whom the school has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.

A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.

Upon request, the school discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the school district to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA are:

Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-5901

Notification of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)

PPRA affords parents certain rights regarding our conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams. These include the right to:

Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the following protected areas (“protected information survey”) if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) -

1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;

2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family; 3. Sex behavior or attitudes;

4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;

5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;

6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers; 7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or

8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.

Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of -

1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding;

2. Any nonemergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law; and

3. Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others.

Inspect, upon request and before administration or use -

1. Protected information surveys of students;

2. Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes; and

3. Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.

These rights transfer to from the parents to a student who is 18 years old or an emancipated minor under State law. Lenoir City School District has developed and adopted policies, in consultation with parents, regarding these rights, as well as arrangements to protect student privacy in the administration of protected information surveys and the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes. Lenoir City Schools will directly notify parents of these policies at least annually at the start of each school year and after any substantive changes. Lenoir City Schools will also directly notify, such as through U.S. Mail or email, parents of students who are scheduled to participate in the specific activities or surveys noted below and will provide an opportunity for the parent to opt his or her child out of participation of the specific activity or survey. Lenoir City Schools will make this notification to parents at the beginning of the school year if the District has identified the specific or approximate dates of the activities or surveys at that time. For surveys and activities scheduled after the school year starts, parents will be provided reasonable notification of the planned activities and surveys listed below and be provided an opportunity to opt their child out of such activities and surveys. Parents will also be provided an opportunity to review any pertinent surveys. Following is a list of the specific activities and surveys covered under this requirement:

● Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales or other distribution. ● Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part by ED.

● Any nonemergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described above.

Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 

400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202-5901

Notice for Directory Information

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that Lenoir City Schools, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child's education records. However, Lenoir City Schools may disclose appropriately designated "directory information" without written consent, unless you have advised the District to the contrary in accordance with District procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the Lenoir City Schools to include this type of information from your child's education records in certain school publications. Examples include:

● A playbill, showing your student's role in a drama production;

● The annual yearbook;

● Honor roll or other recognition lists;

● Graduation programs; and

● Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.

Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent's prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories - names, addresses and telephone listings - unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student's information disclosed without their prior written consent.⁽¹⁾

If you do not want Lenoir City Schools to disclose directory information from your child's education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the District in writing. Lenoir City Schools has designated the following information as directory information:

● Student's name

● Participation in officially recognized activities and sports ● Address

● Telephone listing

● Weight and height of members of athletic teams ● Electronic mail address

● Photograph

● Degrees, honors, and awards received ● Date and place of birth

● Major field of study ● Dates of attendance ● Grade level

● The most recent educational agency or institution attended 

Footnotes:

1.These laws are: Section 9528 of the ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7908), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (P.L. 107-110), the education bill, and 10 U.S.C. 503, as amended by section 544, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (P.L. 107-107), the legislation that provides funding for the Nation's armed forces.

Graduation Requirements

To meet state and local requirements for graduation, all students shall have attained an approved attendance, conduct, and subject matter record which covers a planned program of education. There are certain required courses for graduation from a Tennessee high school. Since this is the student’s responsibility, please be reminded to study carefully the requirements listed below:

All courses must be taken and passed in sequence. It is the responsibility of the student, parents, and academic advisor to see that the student’s program meets requirements for graduation.

Top Honors

Valedictorian/Salutatorian:  Students with the highest GPA as calculated according to the State Board of Education’s Uniform Grading Policy (or if tied), the highest ACT composite score (or if tied), the highest numerical average (0-100) who have also successfully completed 5 or more Early Post Secondary Opportunities (EPSOs - Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, statewide dual credit, industry certification, or any other EPSO approved by the TN Dept. of Ed ) including at least one in each core subject area: English, Math, Social Studies, and Science.  *Stole worn at graduation 

Panther Scholars:  This is considered top honors at LCHS.  A student must take at least 5 advanced placement, dual enrollment, or state dual credit courses.  Meet the requirements to be eligible for the General Assembly Merit Scholarship which requires a student to have earned a 3.75 or better GPA and scored a 29 or higher on the ACT (or composite/concordant equivalent on the SAT) and earn 32 credits or more.  *Orange hood worn at graduation.

Early Graduation

All students in grades (9) through (12) shall be enrolled full time for (8) semesters. Seniors may request an “early release” or “late arrival” per semester if all graduation requirements are being met. In order for students to be considered for early graduation, the student must:

● meet all the regular guidelines for high school graduation;

● be able to meet the guidelines of admission into the requested institution without having to enroll in remedial classes;

● have a 3.0 GPA or higher;

● score a minimum of 19 in each area of the ACT; 

● write a letter to the principal indicating why early graduation should be granted.

Hardship or gifted cases may be appealed by the student to the Director of Schools with further appeal to the board.

Diploma 4.0

The state recently approved the Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction which is   distinction that allows students to pursue a career in a high-need, high-skill industry while in high school, as outlined in T.C.A. 49-6-420 and State Board Pending Rules 0520-01-03-.06(31) on Graduation Requirements. The Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction was developed for high school students who are interested in pursuing a career in a high-need, high-skill industry after graduation. 

These students are not focused on an associate's or bachelor’s degree, but rather entry into the workforce or a continuation of technical school (TCAT) immediately after high school. In addition to completing all coursework required for graduation, students must complete a total of nine (9) credits of dual enrollment or work-based learning.  Students meet monthly with a career coach to prepare a course of study that will lead to immediate employment after graduation. Additionally, they will have the option to substitute a WBL or dual enrollment credit for one math credit and one science credit. 

*If you are interested in pursuing the Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction, you must inform your Guidance Counselor before completing the 10th grade.

• English (4 credits)
  • English 9
  • English 10
  • English 11
  • English 12
• Math (4 credits) 
  • Algebra I
  • Geometry
  • Algebra II
  • Upper-Level Math Course
  • Students must be enrolled in a mathematics course each year in high school
• Science (3 credits)
  • Biology
  • Chemistry or Physics
  • One (1) additional lab science 
• Social Studies (3 credits)
  • World History & Geography
  • U.S. History & Geography
  • U.S. Government (0.5 credit)
  • Economics (0.5 credit)
• Wellness (1 credit)
• Physical Education (0.5 credit)
• Personal Finance (0.5 credit)
• Fine Art (1 credit)
• Foreign Language (2 credits)
  • Must be in the same foreign language
  • The Foreign Language and Fine Arts requirements MAY be waived for students who are sure they are not going to attend a university and be replaced with courses designed to enhance and expand the elective focus.
• Elective Focus (3 credits) may be:
  • CTE, Science, Math, Humanities, Fine Arts, AP, or other electives
• Electives (6 credits)

Total Required For Graduation: 28 Credits

At the beginning of the ninth grade, all students will develop a six-year plan of study. This information will be shared with parents.  This proposed program will be reviewed each year. The purpose is to connect the student’s academic and career goals to appropriate classes. Students must choose a focused program of study, preparing them for post-secondary education in a college/university curriculum or in technical training.

While in high school, students will participate in TNReady. Most of these tests are referred to as End of Course (EOC) Exams. All students enrolled in English 9 (including CP and Honors), English 10 (including CP and Honors), Algebra I (including Honors), Algebra II (including Honors), Biology I (including Honors), and Geometry will take EOCs as their final exams about 10 days prior to the end of the semester. Students taking tested subjects over the course of more than one semester will take the EOC at the end of the semester in which they are scheduled to complete the course. More information is available at the TN Department of Education (TN DOE) website.

Beginning with the 2008-2009 school year, the State Department of Education required ALL Juniors in Tennessee to take the ACT test. This test will be given on a regular school day in the Spring semester. High school students are permitted to take the ACT at any time during their high school careers in addition to the state mandated testing day.

School Counseling Services

Counseling services are available to all students through the school counseling office. School counselors will support students dealing with academic, social/emotional, and college/career related concerns. Each student needs an annual appointment with his / her counselor for academic evaluation and planning. Parents are invited to participate. While school counselors support the mental health and wellness of all students, they do not provide clinical diagnoses or therapy. As necessary, referrals to school based mental health therapy can be made. Individual and group counseling may occur during the school day, and teachers are aware that missed class time is excused. However, students are expected to make up any missed work.

Communications between students and their school counselors are confidential, with exceptions (the risk of harm to self or others, disclosures of abuse or neglect, and in cooperation with legal proceedings).  There are some additional considerations for confidentiality when participating in remote counseling services:

• The systems (Google Meets, Gmail, etc.) are secured by encryption and password protection but as with any technology, could experience breeches. 

• Phone and video chats are live or synchronous communication methods. Text or email are not and as a result could include response delays of 24-72 hours. 

• When participating in counseling services remotely, each party is responsible for privacy within the environment from which they participate.

Your signature on the handbook form indicates your acknowledgment and support of the counseling services offered at our high school. Feel free to call anytime with questions or concerns. A separate permission form on a case-by-case basis, should your child ever need it, will be made available at your request.

If a female student shares first-hand confirmation of a pregnancy with a staff member, the staff member must notify the appropriate school counselor in writing within 24 hours of the student disclosure.

School counselors must work immediately to support the personal well-being of the student by establishing professional rapport in the context of a counseling relationship. School counselors will be expected to discuss a plan for health care support and inclusion of the family. As always, school counselors are expected to work according to the professional standards of practice and code of ethics established by the American School Counselor Association. Furthermore, school counselors will adhere to all federal, state, and local laws and policies for sharing educational records (FERPA), reporting suspected abuse or neglect, and the notification of intent to harm self or others.

Courses selected during registration should be considered as final. Any changes in the student’s schedule, which are necessary to meet a specific educational requirement, should be arranged before school starts.

Changes will be considered by the principal during the first week of each term but will be made only in cases of extreme need.

Current students who need an official copy of his/her transcript should request this document by completing a transcript request Google Form located on the school website. Individuals may select a status as a current or former student. Transcript requests for former students are processed for a fee by a third-party website. Any questions regarding this may be addressed to your school counselor or the school registrar.

A student may review his/her school record and receive an unofficial transcript copy from a school counselor. Any question regarding grades, credits, or classes taken should be addressed to the school counselor.

An attempt is made at all times to evaluate, in the best possible manner, the progress of students. Each school year is divided into two semesters. Each semester consists of one grading period (unless it is a term class which lasts only 9 weeks). Report cards will be issued at the end of each term and can be viewed on Skyward.

The grading system for Lenoir City Schools is expressed in the following manner:

A (90-100)

B (80- 89)

C (70- 79)

D (60- 69)

F (Below 60) 

For classes with an End-of-Course (EOC) exam or Statewide Dual Credit (SDC) Challenge Exam, these exams count 15% of the final semester average.

In other classes the semester average will be determined by the semester grade and the final exam.

*Beginning 2022-23 school year, there will no longer be terms for semester classes.  The grades will be cumulative for the entire semester as opposed to averaging a T1 and T2 grade.

Dual Enrollment Classes:  Due to colleges only sending final grades in letter form, LCHS will follow the grading system below for adding additional quality points:

A from the DE college awarded a 94% (5 points 99%)         

B from the DE college awarded an 84% (5 points 89%)

C from the DE college awarded a 74%  (5 points 79%)

D from the DE college awarded a 64% (5 points a 69%)

Grading Periods/

Grade Cards 

(2024-2025)

LCHS Honor Code

Lenoir City High School is committed to developing the intellectual and moral character of its students. A student is considered cheating anytime he/she takes credit for any work that is not his/her own. The teacher’s discretion should be used with daily assignments. Any student caught cheating on a test will be dealt with by that teacher and the administration on a case-by-case basis.

First Offense (Honor Code):

● Parents will be contacted. 

• Students will redo the assignment.

● Loss of AIP privilege.

● Probation from honors organization.

Second Offense (Honor Code):

• Parents will be called. 
• Could result in points deducted from the assignment.
• Loss of AIP privilege.
• Dismissal from honors organizations permanently.
• Any further offenses will be dealt with on an individual basis and could result in a zero for the assignment.

Our library is not ONLY a place to check out a library of over 13,000 physical titles, it is also a true media center. As we are 1:1, we have a full time high school computer technician who supports students and teachers with technology assistance for in person and remote learners. We have a Student Help Desk class, where students assist our local technician with computer repairs and troubleshooting. Help Desk is open during 1st block, 2nd block, Advisory block, and 5th block. All computer questions should be directed to the technician 865-986-2072 ext 1936. Computer payments are handled through the website online payment portal and contracts are handled through bookkeeping in the front office.   

We offer over 1,600 ebooks and 150 audiobook titles in our digital collection.  Access to these resources is not internet dependent.  They can be downloaded directly to the student’s device while at school on WiFi and utilized offline.  The media center homepage is accessible from the LCHS website under Academics. This homepage contains valuable tools for at home Destiny catalog access, Sora ebooks, and other research and writing portals. Destiny and Sora are also located on the Classlink page with a direct LCHS portal.  Teachers and students may reserve the media center for class projects and study groups, but students are free to access the library during free time with a note from a teacher (if during class) or students can sign in at the circulation desk between classes and at lunch. The library is open from 7:45 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by appointment. 

Students are permitted to check out library books for 2 weeks at which time they should be returned or renewed in order to avoid late fees. NOTE: Fee Waivers do not cover late fines as it is not a required expenditure. A $.10 late fee is charged per day (per book) and should be paid within the semester the fine is assessed.  This fine rolls over each year until the student settles it.  Graduation supplies may be withheld until this fine is paid and materials returned.

The LCHS Media Center tries to enhance learning experiences by providing popular titles and relevant materials for students and teachers. Special book requests may be made at the front desk or via email to the librarian, Christy Mowery. Peer tutors and small groups often utilize the media center, so students should be considerate of those who are working. Food and drink is only permitted in designated areas.  Copies are free, and requests can be made to any Media & Research Services aide or the Library Assistant.

Lenoir City High School Academic

Incentive Program (AIP)

The Lenoir City High School Academic Incentive Program (AIP) is designed to recognize and reward students for academic achievement and positive school behavior. The program has three levels of participation (Gold, Silver, and Bronze). Eligibility is based on grades and discipline from the previous term, and requests for renewal and/or membership must be submitted each semester before the deadline on the application. Please note AIP students must produce their Student ID with AIP sticker for admittance to activities and events. The following are the requirements and benefits for student participation in the AIP:

Requirements (AIP)

Gold Card Requirements

● The student must maintain a semester class load of at least four subjects.  

• Seniors with Late Arrival or Early Dismissal will only be required to maintain a class load of at least three subjects.

● All student semester grades must be within the 90-100 range.

● The student must not have received any assignments to detention hall, in-school suspensions (ISS) or out-of- school suspensions (OSS).

Silver Card Requirements

● The student must maintain a semester class load of at least four subjects.

• Seniors with Late Arrival or Early Dismissal will  be required to maintain a class load of at least three subjects.

● All student semester grades must be within the  80-100 range.

● The student must not have received any assignments to detention hall, in- school suspension (ISS) or out-of-school suspension (OSS).

Bronze Card Requirements

● The student must maintain a semester class load of at least four subjects.

• Seniors with Late Arrival or Early Dismissal will be required to maintain a class load of at least three subjects.

● The student's semester grades must be within 80-100, with one exception of a grade within 70-79. ● The student must not have received any assignments to detention hall, in-school suspension (ISS) or out-of-school suspension (OSS).

Benefits (AIP) 

Gold Card Benefits

● Free admission to all LCHS activities.

● Free admission to all LCHS home athletic events. 

● Registration/priority course selection.

● Free reserved parking.

Silver Card Benefits

● Free admission to one LCHS activity per semester.

● Free admission to all LCHS home athletic events.

● Early registration/course selection after gold card members. 

Bronze Card Benefits

● Free admission to one LCHS activity per semester.

• Free admission to all LCHS home athletic events.

● Early registration/course selection after silver and gold card members.