Frederick CountyPublic SchoolsVirginia

This handbook sets forth the school division rules and expectations for student conduct in our schools, as well as other helpful information necessary for students to reach the ultimate goal of high school graduation.

Printed copies are available in English and Spanish. If you would like a printed copy, please contact your child's school or the FCPS Student Support Services department at 540-662-3888.

• Welcome From Dr. Sovine
• Acceptable Computer System Use (323R)
• Access to Education
• Administration of Medications to Students (437P)
• Character Education
• Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting (508P)
• Code of Student Conduct (402R-A)
• Discipline for Actions Occurring Outside of School
• Disciplining Students with Disabilities (402R-B)
• Disciplining Students with Disabilities for Infliction of Serious Bodily Harm (402R-C)
• Disposition of Records
• Eating Disorders
• Electronic Mail, Social Media and Networking (567R-B)
• Evaluation and Grade Assignment
• FCPS Rapid Communication System
• Health Screenings
• High School Graduation Requirements (305R)
• Homeless Students
• Homeless Transportation
• Homework (314P)
• Human Rights (218P)
• Insurance for Injuries
• Loss, Theft or Damage of Personal Property
• Make-Up Work, Late Arrival/Early Release From School (410R)
• Offsite Instruction and Virtual Courses (310P)
• Online Payment System
• Parental Authorization Media and Technology (323R)
• Parental Responsibility and Involvement Requirements
• Police Drug Dogs
• Policy Manual
• Portable Communication Devices (219R)
• Prohibiting Entry of Those Convicted of Sexual Offenses Onto School Property (226P)
• Prosecution of Juveniles as Adults
• Remedial Instruction (326P)
• Reporting to Parents (316R-B)
• Returned Checks
• School Bus Safety and Driver Responsibilities (702R-A)
• School Guidance and Counseling Programs (324P)
• School Nutrition Services Accounts
• Sexual Harassment/Harassment/and Any Other Discrimination Based on Race, Color, National Origin, Age, Religion, Political Affiliation, Sex, Disabilities, or Veteran Status (429P)
• Student Absences, Excuses, Dismissals (410P)
• Student Scholastic Records (416R-A)
• Student Search and Seizure (439P)
• Student Transcripts (416R-B)
• Title I
• Video Surveillance
• Work Permits/Employment Certificates

FCPS requires students and parents to sign and return the Handbook Signature Form (Formulario de firma) to acknowledge receipt of the information and to agree to abide by FCPS policies.