FCPS Student & Parent Handbook

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.

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)
Administration of Surveys and Questionnaires (619P)
Character Education
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting (508P)
Code of Student Conduct (402R-A)
Compulsory Attendance (405P)
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)
Emergency Procedures
- 221P - School Crisis, Emergency Management and Medical Emergency Response Plan
- 221R - School Crisis and Emergency Management Plan
- 223P - Safety Drills
Evaluation, Grade Assignment and Reporting to Parents
- 316P - Evaluation and Grade Assignment
- 316R-A - Evaluation and Grade Assignment
- 316R-B - Reporting to Parents
FCPS Rapid Communication System
Health Screenings
High School Graduation Requirements (305R)
Homeless Students (405R-B)
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)
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Offsite Instruction and Virtual Courses (310P)
Online Payment System
Parental Authorization Media and Technology (323R)
Parental Responsibility and Involvement Requirements
- §22.1-279.3. Parental responsibility and involvement requirements (Excerpted from the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended)
- 617P - Parental and Family Engagement
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)
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 and Transcripts
- 416P - Student Scholastic Records
- 416R-A - Student Scholastic Records
- 416R-B - Student Transcripts
Student Search and Seizure (439P)
Title I
Title IX and Section 504 Non-Discrimination on Basis of Sex and Disability (403P)
Video Surveillance
Work Permits/Employment Certificates

Parent Form

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

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