Student & Parent Handbook

The 2024-25 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.

• 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/Exclusions and Exemptions from School 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
  • School Safety and Security
• English Learners
• Equal Education Opportunity/Non-Discrimination (403P)
• 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
• FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
• Graduation Requirements
  • The Virginia Assessment Program and Graduation Requirements (305P)
• Health Screenings
• 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
• Opt-out Options for Parents/Legal Guardians
  • Surveys (619P)
  • Directory Information (416R-A)
  • Military Recruiters and Educational Institutions (416R-A)
  • Disclosure of Student Images in Print or Video Format (602R)
  • Student Participation in State or Local Assessments (Title I)
  • Family Life Education - Speak with your student's school about obtaining a copy of the opt-out form
• 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
  • 627P - Parental Rights and Responsibilities
• Police Drug Dogs
• Policy Manual
• Portable Communication Devices (219R)
• Promotion, Retention and Remediation
  • The Virginia Assessment Program and Graduation Requirements (305P)
• Prohibition Against Harassment and Retaliation (429P)
• 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
• Secondary Instruction
  • Credit for High School Course taken in Middle School
  • Dual Enrollment
  • Advanced Placement Classes
  • Request to Omit Grade
  • Special Programs
  • High School Course taken in Middle School
• Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry Information (226P)
• Standards of Learning
• Student Absences, Excuses, Dismissals (410P)
• Student Fees, Charges and Collections (729P)
• Student Fee Waiver or Reduction Form (729P - Appendix)
• 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
• Video Surveillance
• Wellness Policy
• Work Permits/Employment Certificates

If there is a section of the Student Parent Handbook that you would like translated into a different language, please contact Frederick County Public Schools at info@fcpsk12.net or 540-662-3889.