STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION April 1972 Roy A. Hendricks. Chairman First District, Metter Sam M.Griffin, Jr., Vice Chairrtlim Second District, Bainbridg Henry A. Stewart,Vice Chahnan, A p p s Seventh District, Cedartown Jack P. Nix,Executive Secretary State Superintendent of Schools Mrs. A. Edward Smith Third District, Columbus Ernest Whaley Fourth District, Clarkston David F,Rice Fifth District, Atlanta Kenneth Kilpatdck Sixth District, Jonesboro James L. &war Eighth District, Vddosta Richard Neville Ninth District, Cuntming Mrs. Richard IIuseman Tenth District. Athens ISSUED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION 1972 Division of Administrative Leadership Services Office of School Administrative Services Georgia Department of Education Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Jack P. Nix, State Superintendent of Schools STANDARDS COUNCIL FOR GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Dr. H. Titus Singletary, Chairman Mr. John A. Mize, Secretary Mr. Clyde C. Pearce, Jr., Ex-Officio Mr. C. T. Battle Dr. Russell Clark Mr. Allan W. Gurley Dr. Joe Edwards Dr. Claude M. Ivie Mr. Oscar Joiner Mr. George W. Mulling Dr. Richard Ottinger Mr. Paul Wills STANDARDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE A committee of professional school people from the public schools of the state has been appointed by Superintendent Jack Nix. This committee, whose membership is shown below, is invited to meet at least annually with the Standards Council. These members bring "feed back" from local schools and special interest groups t o their meetings with the Council. Miss Elizabeth Sorrier, Librarian, Statesboro Mrs. Hazel Wade, Director of Library Services, Thomasville Mr. Ray Flowers, Principal, Leesburg Mrs. Geraldine Tilson, Teacher, Atlanta Dr. Douglas MacRae, Deputy Superintendent, Atlanta Mrs. Katherine Arnold, Counselor, Griffin Mrs. Barbara McClure, Curriculum Director, Cedartown Mr. W. M. Patrick, Principal, Fitzgerald Mr. Clarence N. Lambert, Superintendent, Cumming Mr. Charles Lazenby, Principal, Grovetown FOREWORD Standards for the public schools of Georgia were first established by the State Board of Education at the direction of the Legislature in 1966. They provide a way to strengthen the ed~icationalsystem of the state b y setting up criteria for schools and school systems on the basis of programs, personnel and facilities. These standards are administered by the Georgia Department of Education, and each year more and more schools and systems meet all the requirements. Standards provide one way t o assess the q ~ ~ a l i toyf education and are a step in the effort to provide a total, individual, quality education for every school-age person in Georgia. In an effort to improve and extend educational standards, they are revised and upgraded each year to keep abreast of educational advances. Thus they serve in the ongoi~igprocess of making education better for every Georgia child and citizen. u Jack P. Nix State Superintendent of Schools CONTENTS Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Standards Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Logically Related Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . Section I .System Level Criteria . . . . . . . . . Standard 1 .Criteria Based Upon State Law . . . Standard 2 .Criteria Based Upon State Board Policy Standard 3 .The Board of Education . . . . . Standard 4 .The Superintendent . . . . . . . Standard 5 .Specialized Services . . . . . . . Standard 6 .School Maintenance . . . . . . . Standard 7 .Pupil Transportation . . . . . . Standard 8 .Fiscal Policies . . . . . . . . . Standard 9 .School Food Service . . . . . . Standard 10- Services for Exceptional Chldren . . School Organizations Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Section I1 . School Level Criteria . . . . . . . . . Standard 11- Criteria Based Upon State Law . . . Standard 12- Criteria Based Upon State Board Policy Standard 13- Organization . . . . . . . . . Standard 14- Administration . . . . . . . . Standard 15- Teaching Staff . . . . . . . . . Standard 16- Resource Staff . . . . . . . . Standard 17- School Plant . . . . . . . . . Standard 18- Fiscal Policies . . . . . . . . . Standard 19- Library . . . . . . . . . . . Standard 20- School Food Service . . . . . . . Standard 21- Interscholastic Activities . . . . . Standard 22- Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . Minimum Plumbing Fixtures Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 45 THE STANDARDS INSTRUMENT ITS COMPOSITION AND USE The format of the Standards instrument remains the same as for the 1971-72 school year. There are two sections of the instrument: section one contains criteria applicable at the school system level; and section two contains those criteria applicable at the individual school level. The Standards are listed consecutively from Standard 1 through Standard 22. This is a departure fro111 previous years when Standard numbers were duplicated in the systern and school sections. Criteria 1 through 130 are system level criteria. Tlle school criteria begin with 200 and end with 427. Each section contains three categories of criteria. These are: ( I ) - Required criteria - designated by the letters LR or RR. Each system and school must respond affirmatively or N/A t o all R criteria as a prerequisite to being classified as Standard. (The local system board of education may be called upon t o "show cause" why funds should not be with-held if the system or its member schools fail to meet any LR or BR requirements.) (2) - Essential criteria - designated by the letter E. The total number of E items is shown in the table accompanying each Standard together with the minimum number of E items within the Standard which must be answered affirmatively along with all R items in order for a system or school t o be classified as Standard. (3) Desirable criteria - designated by the letter D. No set number of D items must be answered affirmatively. Schools, however, should strive to answer affirmatively to as rnany D items as possible. Schools may answer "yes" only if they fully meet a given criterion and must answer "no" if they fail to meet the criterion. (Some criteria, however, are not applicable for some types of schools. These criteria contain a statement which indicates the type of school for which they are not applicable. The appropriate answer for these criteria is N/A.) T o be a Standard school or system, it is necessary that all LR and BR criteria be met as well as the minimum number of E criteria. The minimum number of E items for each Standard is shown at the end of each Standard. Standard classification for the school systern is a prerequisite for any school within the system to be adjudged Standard. LOGICALLY RELATED CRITERIA Certain criteria contained in the Standards are inter-related and, therefore, the answers t o these criteria must not be in conflict. We are listing these criteria for your information. SYSTEM STANDARDS School Standards (continued) Standard 3 Standard 16 When BR-27 is answered n o , then E-32 When BR-248 is answered n o , then must be answered no. E-251 must be answered no. Standard 5 When E-42 is answered no, then D-55 must be answered no. Standard 9 When E-98 1s answered no, then E-99 must be answered no. When D-267 is answered no, then E-251 must be answered no. Standard 21 If the school answers "yes" to criterion (E-341), then it must answer N/A to criterion BR-340. SCHOOL STANDARDS Sta!ldard 13 When E-223 is answered no, then E-224 must be answered no. Standard 22 When E-370 is answered no, then E-371, E-372, E-373, E-374 and E-375 must be answered no. FOR INFORMATION ONLY-We are requesting each school to indicate whether they d o or d o not offer a program in the areas listed below. The collection of this information has no relationship t o any criterion in the Standards. Each criterion must be answered as fully and honestly as possible without regard t o extraneous Information or data. THE ANSWERS T O STATEMENTS "a" THROUGH "ow WILL HAVE NO EFFECT ON THE CLASSIFICATION O F THE SCHOOL. -a Health &Physical E d u c a t i o n i Chemistry b Music j Physics c Art _ - k Biology d Foreign Language 1 D.C.T. e Industrial Arts m Trade & Industrial Education f Home Economics n Distributive Education g Vocational Agriculture o Driver Training & Safety h Business Education Education SECTION I SCHOOL SYSTEM STANDARDS CRiTERiA BASED UPON STATE LAW Standard 1 L R 1 . All official meetings of the board of education are open to the public. (Code 2-7101.) L R 2. The local system board of education functions through the superintendent as executive secretary in accordance with the require- ments of law. (Code 2-6901.) LR -3. The superintendent has the responsibility for administering and enforcing the policies, rules and regulations of the board of education. (Code 32-606.) LR 4. All professional personnel are under written contract with the board. [A continuing contract is considered to be a written contract.] (Code 32-607.) LR 5. Provision is made for local financial support to provide the required local effort as a minimum. (Code 32-622.) LR 6 . Budgetary practices conform to all requirements of State law. (Code 32-638.) LR 7. The length of the school year for students is at least 180 days. [Systems who have State approved 12 months programs are considered as having met this criterion.] (Code 32-605.) LR 8 . The length of the school year for teachers is at least 190 days, including pre-planning and post-planning days. [Systems who have State approved 12 months programs are considered as having met this criterion.] (Code 32-609.) L R 9. All teachers are paid on the basis of a minimum salary schedule designed for all teachers employed in the system. [In no case shall this be less than the State Salary Schedule.] (Code 32-609.) L R 10. All principals are bonded as prescribed by law in an amount sufficient to provide adequate protection for all funds collected in the school. (Code 32-820.) LR 11. The system of record keeping c8nforms to and is compatible with the system provided b y the State Department of Education. (Code 32-639.) L K 12. The system has an active Local Professional Advisory Com- mittee for Exceptional Children, in accordance with the policies of the State Department of Education. (Federal Law - Title VI public law 89-10.) LR- 13. All professional personnel employed for system-wide service hold a valid Georgia certificate. (Code 32-608.) LR 14. The superintendent is bonded as required by law. (Code 2-1005.) Standard 1 Criteria Based Upon State Law State Law-System Required Items Total R's - 14 Required R's - 14 CRITERIA BASED UPON STATE BOARD POLICY Standard 2 BR __- 15. The board of educat~onassumes the responsibility of providing an educational program of high quality that meets the needs of the local community. B R - 16. The system board of education, under the leadership of the superintendent and his staff, develops written policies for the school system. The policies include (but are not limited to) statements related to: (1 ) administration (2) professional ethics (3) program of education (4) fiscal matters (5) school plants and grounds (6) school food services (7) transportation (8) student activities (9) selection, procurement and utilization of instructional materials and equipment (10) personnel policies (including sick and personal leave for teachers and bus drivers) (1 1) pupil policies (including attendance of married and/or pregnant pupils, expulsion or suspension of pupils, and discipline of pupils) [Exception: Systems that do not provide transportation are not required to have policies on transportation.] Note: Items No. 9 thru 1 1 are new requirements for 1972-73. BR 17. There is a written School Disaster Plan for each school in the system. [This plan provides periodic drills for emergencies arising from natural or man-made disasters. A copy of the system plan must be filed with the State Department of Education, Civil Defense office and each school in the system.] B R 18. Buses are purchased under competitive bidding using pro- cedures and specifications prescribed by the State Board of Education. N/A for city systems and systems using privately-owned buses. B R 19. The System complies with the State Board policy on maximum bus loads. N/A for city systems. BR -20. All bus drivers have annual physical examinations. N / A for city systems. BR 21. All bus drivers are retired from service at age 65, in accordance with State Board policy. NIA for city systems. BR- 22. The system office implements, within a year from date of issuance, sanitation and safety recommendations made by the Georgia Department of Public Health in the inspection of individual sc11001s. BR 2 3 . The system board of education implements minimum wage requirements and conditions of the Fair Labor Standards Act as related to school employees covered by this act. BR 24. As a minimum teachers under Section 11 of S.B. 180. are assigned t o each school in conformity with State law. [A more favorable ratio is encouraged.] B R 25. The length of the school day for students in grades one through three is at least four and one-half hours, and in grades four through twelve at least six hours, exclusive of recesses and lunch periods. BR -26. Financial records maintained by each principal are audited annually as a minimum. [This audit must be for the year ending June 30th, and must show beginning and ending cash balances and a summary of cash receipts -cash disbursements. The audit may be made by any competent bookkeeper who is not a staff member of the school being audited. Copies of the audit are available in the superintendent's and principal's office for inspection by personnel of the State Department of Education or the central staff of the school system.] Standard 2 Criteria Based Upon State Board Policy Board Policies-Systems Required Items Total R's - 12 Required R's - 12 (county systems)* Required R's - 8 (city systems) "Systems using privately owned buses need only answer 11 R's. 3 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Standard 3 -- The board of education of a school district shall be composed of a representative group of local citizens, appointed or elected in keeping with the applicable provisions of law. The board of education is responsible for the management and control of the public schools in the school district. RATIONALE: The public schools of a state belong to the people of that state. The management and control of any public school system is vested by law in a board of education. It is incumbent upon the board of education, as representatives of the residents of the district: to provide an educational program of high quality that meets the needs of the students; to adopt business-like administrative practices which contribute to efficiency, economy, and quality in the operation of the school system; and to adopt a sound plan of school organization. CRITERIA: BR 27. A written statement of philosophy and purposes which takes into consideration the elements of cultural, health, occupational, and recreational opportunities of the local community and state BR 2 gives direction to the educational program. Note: When BR-27 is answered "no", then E-32 must be answered "no". 8 . All board policies (including rules and regulations) are com- piled and recorded in a special handbook on policies. At the time of employment, each employee is furnished a copy of the personnel policies appropriate to his employment. E 29. All policies of the board are reviewed annually and revised as needed. E 30. A personnel file is maintained for each employee. E 31. The Board of education has adopted, by official action and upon recommendation of the administrative staff, a plan of organization for the instructional program in its school system. E 32. The written statement of philosophy and purposes is reviewed annually and revised as needed to meet changing needs in the local community and state. Note: When BR-27 is answered "no", then E-32 must be answered "no." Standard 3 Board of Education Number of Criteria R E D Total 2406 Minimum Affirmative Responses R E I -7 THE SUPERINTENDENT Standard 4 The superintendent is selected as provided by law and is responsible far the successful functioning of the school system. RATIONALE: The board of education delegates executive and adnlilristrative functions to the superintendent, and he serves as the executive officer of the board of education. The superintendent delegates responsibility; communicates effectively with comnlunity leaders and staff; a n a l y ~ e swith the assistance of the professional staff, the needs of all students; develops a program to meet those needs; develops and coordinates in-service education programs for staff growth and development; and utilizes all available resources for the improvement of the school program. CRITERIA: ER -33. As a minimum, the superintendent holds the five-year pro- fessional, administrator's certificate. [Superintendents holding office prior to the school year 1967-68 and who are still in office may answer this criterion N,'A if they do not hold the five-year professional certificate.] BK .___34. The superintendent makes recommendations for action by the board of education on all policy matters related to the operation of the schools. BR -35. The superintendent has the responsibility for the nomination of all the staff to the board of education. BR .___36. The superintendent is paid o n the basis of a salary schedule which provides for a higher monthly and annual rate than for any other member of the staff of the school system. E ___ 37. The superintendent seeks to increase his professional competence by participating actively in professional organizations, appropriate in-service education programs or active study toward higher certification. E 38. The superintendent holds the professional six-year administra- tor's certificate. D 39. The superintendent holds the earned doctorate degree in educational administration. Mininu.1m Affirmative Number of Criteria Responses Standard 4 R E D Total R E Superintendent 4217 4** 1 **If BR-33 is answered "N/A",only 3 R's need be answered affirmatively SPECIALIZED SERVICES Standard 5 The school system provides those specialized supporting services which are vital to the most successful fulfillment of the administrative and instructional goals of the school district. RATIONALE: The organization and administration of a school district is a complex undertaking. Increasingly, research and experience have shown that the individual needs of students are so diversified that the classroom teacher must have the assistance and support of many specialized services if the students' needs are met. Each school district must determine the kinds of administrative and instructional services needed. CRITERIA: BR 40. The system has a written plan for the utilization of edu- cational television. [This plan includes the following: 1. Basic statements about the relationship of educational television to the instructional goals of the system. 2. Projections for securing and maintaining adequate facilities for ETV. 3. Methods of correlating the local curriculum with television offerings. 4. Identification of local personnel who are responsible for coordinating local ETV utilization efforts, e.g. ordering manuals, compiling surveys, and implementing the system's plan in individual schools. 5. Procedures for involving local administrators, instructional personnel, teachers, the engineering and the utilization staff of Georgia Educational Television Services in developing and implementing this plan, e.g. administrative planning sessions, orientation meetings for new teachers, in-service meetings. The address for requesting the services of the utilization staff is Georgia Educational Television Services, a Division of the Georgia Department of Education, 1540 Stewart Avenue, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30310.1 (N/A if the system does not use educational television.) BR 41. The system has the services of either a visiting teacher or an attendance officer. E 42. The system has the services of a certificated visiting teacher. Note: When E-42 is answered "no", then D-55 must be answered "no." E _-- 43. Each professional staff member participates in appropriate in-service education programs. E -44. The system has the services of a person who has at least an AS-5 or CD-5 certificate who is responsible for the instructional program. E 4 5 . The system has a program of public information. E -E E 46. Each resource person on the instructional staff has at least fifth year professional certification appropriate to the area in which he is serving. 47. The system has the services of a certified school psychometrist (PM-5), or associate school psychologist (SP-6), or a school psychologist (DD-7). [To answer affirmatively, systems having student enrollment up t o 7,500 must have a minimum of one-fifth time services and systems larger than 7,500 enrollment must have at least one-half time services.] 48. The school system has an organizational chart which diagrams the lines of responsibility and authority for each staff position. L) 49. Each resource person on the instructional staff has pro- fessional certification at either the six or seven year level. D 50. There is a system-wide instructional committee which meets at regular intervals. D 51. There are written job descriptions for all authorized positions which outline their duties and working relations. D 52. The system has a school business administrator. D 53. The school business administrator holds a bachelor's degree. N/A if D-52 is answered "no." D 54. The school business administrator holds a master's or doctor's degree in either business education or business administration. N/A if D-52 is answered "no." D 55. The system has the services of a professionally certificated Visiting Teacher for each 5,000 students or major fraction thereof. Note: When E-42 is answered "no", then D-55 must be answered "no." May be answered N/A when system has less than 2,500 students. D 56. The system has the services of a School Psychometrist (PM-5) or (BPM-5) or Associate School Psychologist (SP-6,) or School Psychologist (DD-7) in a ratio of 1 to 7,500 student enrollment. D 57. The school system provides a program of adult general and/or vocational education. D 58. The system has a professional staff member who coordinates, supervises, and promotes adult general and/or vocational education. D 59. The program for adult general and/or vocational education is based on the needsand interests of the people in the local community served. D 60. There is a staff of curriculum specialists in the ratio of 1:50 teachers who serve as resource persons to teachers in all schools. [The system must have at least one specialist in order to ariswer affirmatively .] CONSULTATIVE SERVICES (with certification as indicated) are provided in the following areas of instruction: Art Health and Physical Education Language Arts Mathematics Music Science Library - Media Guidance Social Science Special Education Foreign Language Industrial Arts Vocational-Technical Education Certification needed IS-5 in Art Education IS-5 in Health and Physical Education IS-5 in Language Arts IS-5 in Mathematics IS-5 in Music IS-5 in Science DL-5 DG-5 or DP-5 IS-5 in Social Science DE-5 IS-5 in a Specific Language IS-5 in Industrial Arts VE-5 Director of Vocational Education D ___ 74. Adult Education No special certificate issued D 75. Reading T-5 Reading Specialist D -76. At least one counselor is employed on a 12-month basis to facilitate duties related to placement, research and follow-up activi- ties, etc. Minimum Affirmative Number of Criteria Responses Standard 5 R E D Total R E Specialized Services 2 7 28 37 2 3 SCHOOL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION Standard 6 The school system shall have a planned program of maintenance and custodial care for all school plants (including buildings and grounds). RATIONALE: Efficient operation of any school system demands a planned program of maintenance and custodial care for all buildings and school sites. Such a program is necessary because the quality of the instructional program is dependent on the physical environment in which the program operates, and for the protection of school property. CRITERIA: E -77. The system has an adequate maintenance program. [Contrac- tual services may be used rather than a maintenance staff.] E 78. The number of custodians assigned t o each school is deter- mined on the basis of one custodian for each eight teachers. [Equivalent contractual service is acceptable.] E 79. Heating plants are inspected at least annually by competent personnel and are maintained in safe operating condition at all times. E- 80. All buildings have a minimum of 80% co-insurance coverage for the insurable value on the building and contents. [This insurance must include fire and extended coverage.] E 81. School grounds are properly graded, hazardous obstacles are removed and provision is made for adequate drainage. D 82. After their first year of service, all custodial employees have certificates of training based o n training courses offered b y the State Department of Education. D 83. All school grounds are properly landscaped. Standard 6 School Maintenance Number of Criteria R E D Total 0527 Minimum Affirmative Responses R E 0 -7 PUP1L TRANSPORTATION * Standard 7 The transportation system shall be operated in compliance with requirements of law and State Board policies, and shall be adequate for the needs of the pupil population to be served. RATIONALE: The transportation service has an irnportarit contributioli to make to the success of the program of instruction. A properly adlninistel.ed program is basic to an effective and sound pattern of orpanization, and will materially affect any plan of school consolidation. CRITERIA: E 84. Surveys of transportation needs are made at intervals not to exceed three years. N/A for city systems. E 85. A prevei~tivemaintenance program has been established for all school buses. N/A for city systems. E 86. Buses are replaced on the basis recommended by the State Board of Education. N/A for city systems. E 87. All applicable policies of the State Board of Education and tlie Georgia Department of Public Safety are made a part of local system policies governing the transportation system. N/A for city systems. D 88. Bus routes arc established to provide efficiency, economy and safety. N/A for city systems. D 89. The local Board of Education owns its transportation equip- ment. N/A for city systems. D 90. The local Board of Education operates its own bus main- tenance facilities. N/A for city systems. Minimum Affirmative Number of Criteria Responses Standard 7 R E D Total R E Pupil Transportation 0437 0 2 (County systems) 0 0 (City systems) "This entire Standard is N/A for independent school systems. FISCAL POLICIES Standard 8 The school system board o f education shall establish aiid maintain sound fiscal policies governing practices iri the central office and i!) each local school. RATIONALE: Fiscal practices in the central office as well as in the local school should be such as to deserve the confidence of citizens of the district and t o insure sound money management at all levels. [State law prohibits deficit financing.] CRITERIA : BR -91. An inventory of all system owned supplies and equipment is maintained. BR -92. The system's method of financial accounting has been approved by the financial review section of the State Department of Education and the State Department of Audits. E- 93. Financial reports are made monthly by thc superintendent t o the system board of education. E 9 4 . The board of education uses its maintenance and operations levy for operation of schools only. [All funds used for Capital Out- lay purposes are derived from local bond funds or special allocations of state and/or federal funds.] D- 95. A program of property re-valuation has been carried out by professional appraisers and there is a planned, continuous program for up-dating the digest. D 96. The local tax base and tax levy produce revenue, which when added to State and Federal Funds, provides a minimum expenditure of $619.00 per child in A.D.A. [Do not include capital outlay and debt service funds.] Standard 8 Fiscal Policies Number of Criteria R E D Total 2226 Minimum Affirmative Responses R E 2 1 SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE Standard 9 The school system shall have a school food service program which is nutritionally adequate, educationally effective, and financially sound. RATIONALE: Sound nutrition contributes to the academic achievement and health of children. The system should therefore provide an effective Food Service Program. CRITERIA: BR 97. The system board of education controls the operation of the school Food Service Program. E 98. The school food service program is operated in accordance with state and local food service regulations and policies. Note: When E-98 is answered "no", then E-99 must also be answered "no." E 99. A system policy provides that only those foods and beverages which promote desirable food habits and which meet the child's school day nutrition needs may be obtained during the school lunch serving hours. Note: When E-98 is answered "no", then E-99 must also be answered "no." E -100. The administration provides for a systematic evaluation of all school food service programs. E -101. The system delegates responsibility for administration of the school lunch program to the school principal. E 102. All school food service personnel are employees of the system board of education and a system salary schedule is used for all school lunch personnel. [More than one pay level per position is permissible .] E -103. The system requires participation in a minimum of one State School Food Service approved Training Course for managers each year until four courses have been completed. D 104. The school system uses the School Food Service program and facilities as a laboratory in nutrition education. D 105. A professionally certificated supervisor (SL-5) is employed for the school lunch progrnm. D 106. School food service managers are recommended by the prin- cipal to the superintendent. D 107. As a minirnum, the Board of Education provides and employs a staff of one (SL-5) certificated food service director and one full- time clerk for each twenty school Food Service Programs. N/A if the system has fewer than 20 programs. Standard 9 School Food Services Number of Criteria R E D Total 16411 Minimum Affirmative Responses R E 0 4 SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN Standard 10 Each school system shall make provisions for the education of all exceptional children. RATIONALE: The educational needs of exceptional children differ to such a degree and extent from those of most children that specialized instructional service must be provided. This group includes the mentally retarded (educable and trainable), the gifted, the behaviorally disordered, the visually handicapped, the hearing impaired, the speech and language impaired, those with special health problems which require hospital/home instruction, those with specific learning disabilities and the multi-handicapped. The services of specialized personnel are necessary to identify and assess the educational needs of exceptional children. As there are variations in the individual needs and abilities within any group of children, especially exceptional children, then it follows that programs planned, facilities provided, materials selected, and procedures followed must be appropriate to their needs. CRITERIA : BR 108. The system has the services of a Director/Coordinator for Exceptional Children on at least part-time basis. The system provides or has access to programs, approved teachers, and minimum facilities in the areas listed below in accordance with the State Board of Education, Regulations and Procedures, Program for Exceptional Children. E E E E E E E E E E E E- D --------I D D DD D -- D D -- D D 109. Educable Mentally Retarded 1 10. Trainable Mentally Retarded 1 11 . Behaviorally Disordered 112. Gifted 1 13. Multi-Handicapped 114. Visually Handicapped 115. Impaired Hearing 116. Hospital/Homebound 117. Speech and Language Impaired 1 18. Specific Learning Disabilities 119. Appropriate transportation is provided for all children in the programs listed above. N/A for city systems. -120. All itinerant teachers of exceptional children are provided transportation allowances. The system has either at the system or multi-system level, the services of consultants with specialized competencies for: 21. Mentally Retarded 122. Visually Handicapped 123. Gifted 124. Multi-Handicapped 125. Speech or Language Impaired 126. Behaviorally Disordered 127. Hospital/Homebound 128. Impaired Hearing 129. Specific Learning Disabilities 130. School Psychologist/Psychometrist Number of Criteria Standard 10 R E D Total Exceptional Children Services 1 12 10 23 Minimum Affirmative Responses R E 1 1 SECTION II STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS (SCHOOL SECTION) CRITERIA BASED UPON STATE LAW Standard 11 LR 200. Buildings and/or classrooms constructed since 1952 con- formed t o all State laws, met applicable standards of the State Board of Education and plans were approved by the State Department of Education as req~iiredby State law. N/A if n o buildings have been built since 1952. (Code 32-420 and Code 84-32 1.) LR -201. Permanent certificates of occupancy for all buildings have been obtained from the office of the State Fire Marshal and are displayed in the building for which issued. [It is suggested that photostatic copies be made of the certificate so that extra copies are immediately available in event of loss or destruction.] (Code 92-A-711.) LR -202. All principals maintain adequate records of all funds collected and make a complete financial report to the superintendent at least quarterly, accounting for all receipts and expenditures and giving a complete property inventory. [Central accounting acceptable.] (Code 32-822.) LR 203. All professional personnel employed in this school hold a valid Georgia certificate. Standard 11 Criteria Based Upon State Law Required Items Total R's - 4 Required R's - 4 CRITERIA BASED UPON STATE BOARD POLICY Standard 12 BR -- 204. A minimum of 95%of all teachers are teaching in their area of certification. [If this criterion can be answered affirmatively system-wide each school may answer affirmatively.] Note: See definition of teaching in field below. TEACHING IN FIELD DEFINED a. Persons holding an elementary certificate must teach in grades 1-8 or any combination of such. b. Persons holding middle grades, or 7-8-9 certificate, must teach in one or a combination of grades 7-8-9. c. Persons who hold high school certificates must teach in grades 7-12. They must teach a majority of the school day in the field for which they are certificated and must have at least ten quarter hours in any other subject which they teach. d. If a teacher taught "out of field" last year and has earned ten quarter hours in the "out of field" area during the twelve months from September 1971 to August 1972, the teacher will be considered to be "in field." e. These regulations apply to all personnel who are required under law to hold a certificate. [Teachers who hold valid permits or licenses by the Division of Vocational Education to work in trade and industry programs will be accepted as meeting this criterion.] BR 205. The number of sanitation and plumbing fixtures are within 20% of the minimum criteria of the State Board of Education. See chart on page 45. BR -206. All school sponsored fund-raising activities are approved in advance by the system board of education and conform to policies of the State Board of Education. Games of chance and popularity contests are prohibited by the State Board as fund-raising activities. BR 207. All receipts are handled through the principal's office. [If receipts are handled through the central office for the entire school system, the school will answer "yes" to this criterion.] BR 208. The school food services has been checked within the past twelve months by the Health Department, and the Health Depart- ment's check list is displayed in the cafeteria. BR -209. The school teaches annually courses in the following subject matter areas: Elementary Secondary 1. Language Arts 2. Mathematics 8. Language Arts 9. Mathematics 3. Science 10. Science 4. Social Science 11. Social Studies 5. Health and Physical Education 12. Health 6. Music 13. Music 7. Art 14. Art Secondary 15. Foreign Language 18. Physics* 16. Home Economics 17. Chemistry* 19. Biology 20. Physical Education *May be taught in alternate years rather than annually. Note: a. Art and music must be taught on a regular, continuing basis and must be a scheduled and planned activity. b. In the elementary grades each subject must be taught to every student on a regular basis. c. In the secondary grades each subject must be taught annually for unit credit in at least one class section. d. Junior high and secondary schools may combine their course offerings for all courses taught for Carnegie unit credit (grades 9-12). This would permit each school to answer this criterion affirmatively provided they jointly teach all the required courses. BR 210. Health education, as a discrete subject, is required of all students in secondary schools for graduation. [Schools may meet this criterion by requiring either one semester in the eighth grade or one quarter in grade eight and one quarter in any grade 9-12] . N/A if the school does not contain grade 8 or above. BR 21 1. Health education includes annual instruction in the potential hazards of tobacco, alcohol and drug use, misuse and abuse. This instruction must be given in grade five and in each subsequent grade or it may be begun on a lower grade level at the discretion of local school officials. N/Aif the school does not contain grade five i above. BR 212. Every student in kindergarten through grade eight is enrolled in health and physical education for a minimum of 3 0 minutes daily. N/A if the school does not contaln any of the grades one through eight. Standard 12 Criteria Based Upon State Board Policy Required Items Total R's - 9 Required R's - 9" *Schools answering BR-210, BR-211 or BR-212 "N/A" need only answer either 6, 7 or 8 R's accordingly. ORGANIZATION Standard 13 The school organization makes possible effective administration and supervision of a comprehensive program of education. CRITERIA: RR -213. During the regular school year, there is at least 150 hours (net) of instruction for all subjects taught for full carnegie unit, or its equivalent, of credit. [Deviation may be made for instructional innovations, such as team teaching, which require lengths of time which are at variance with this criterion, but the time should be equated with this minimum requirement.] N/A for all schools not offering high school unit credit or schools having approved four quarter plans. BR -214. All school activities are under the direct and complete control of the school administration. BR -215. The school has a minimum of twelve (12) classroom teachers in grades 9-12 excluding the principal, counselor, librarian, and other supporting personnel. N/A for elementary schools. MI -216. The school has, as a minimum, six teachers. [Schools having inore than six grades must have as many teachers as there are grades in the school to receive a "yes" answer.] N/A for junior high and secondary schools. E- 217. The school is administered by a certificated, full-time super- vising principal. [No principal may answer "yes" if he supervises more than one school.] E 2 1 8 . The school has a certificated, full-time assistant to the prin- cipal for each 750 students or major fraction thereof. [The admin- istrator's certificate is not required.] N/A for fewer than 750 students. E- 219. The school has the equivalent of a full-time paid secretary. E- 220. The enrollment, excluding enrollment in classes for excep- tional children, provides a maximum pupil-teacher ratio of 3 0 : l . [Include all certificated persons who teach students but do not include non-teaching principals, counselors, or librarians.] E 221. The public address system is used only at schednled times when it will not interfere with the instructional program. N/A if the school does not use a public address system. E- 222. Pupil enrollment in every room for grades 1-7 is thirty-five (35) or less. N/A if school does not contain any of the grades one through seven. E 723. A system-wide handbook for teachers, setting forth pertinent system philosophy, purposes, and policies is available to each professional staff member in the library and the principal's ofEice. Note: When E-223 is answered "no", then E-224 rnust also bc answered "no." 224. There is a school supplement to the system-wide handbook which sets forth pertinent school philosophy, purposes, and policies, (including rules and regulations) consistent with those of the system. [A copy of the supplement is provided each professional staff m e ~ n b e.r] 225. Each employee has a physical examination annually. The examining physician, using a form designed by the system, certifies to the school system superintendent that from a medical standpoint, the employee is capable of performing his/her assigned duties. [The food handler's permit for luncheon workers is not sufficient for an affirmative answer to this criterion.] 226. The school has a full-time secretary and a half-time clerical person if 2 5 t o 35 full-time classroom teachers are employed. N/A for fewer than 25 full-time teachers. 227. The school has one full-time secretary and one or more full-time clerical employees if more than 3 5 teachers are employed. NIA for fewer than 35 teachers. 228. Pupil enrollment in every class in grades one and two is twenty-two (22) or less. N / A if school does not contain either grades one or two. 229. Pupil enrollment in every class in grades 1-7 is twenty-eight (28) or less. N/A if school does not contain any of the grades one through seven. 230. Co-curricular club activities based upon the interests of students are provided. 231. There is a minimum of three teachers in each grade in the school. Standard 13 Organization Number of Criteria R E D Total 49619 Minimum Affirmative Responses R E 4* 3 *All schools answering BR-213, BR-215 or BR-216 "N/AV need only answer affirmatively either 2 or 3 R's accordingly. ADMINISTRATION (Qualifications and duties of Principal) Standard 14 The school has a certificated principal appointed by the board of education upon nomination of the superintendent. The superintendent and board of education delegate the responsibility for the effective operation of the school to the principal, who is the administrative and supervisory officer of the school. RATIONALE: The principal provides leadership for the development of the educational program; manages the school plant and the school's business operations; interprets the school to the community; maintains desirable public relations; and delegates responsibility as required. CRITERIA: BR 232. The principal holds the five-year certificate in school adminis- tration. BR 233. The principal is paid a salary which provides for a higher monthly salary based o n months worked, and at an annual rate greater than any other member of the school staff. BR 234. The principal supervises all phases of the school program. [This includes the instructional program, guidance services, health services, and school food services.] E- 235. The principal evaluates programs, personnel, and services. E 236. The principal actively participates in professional organi- zations, in-service activities, and/or formal course registration. D 237. The principal holds the six-year certificate in school adminis- tration. D 238. The principal holds the earned doctorate degree in school administration. D 239. The principal devotes at least 50 percent of his time to supervision of instruction, including classroom visitation. Standard 14 Administration Number of Criteria R E D Total 3238 Minimum Affirmative Responses R E 3 1 TEACHING STAFF (Qualifications and assignments of teachers) Standard 15 The school is staffed by certificated teachers capable of meeting the varied educational needs of the students. Each teacher is appointed by the board of education upon nomination by the superintendent. Each teacher is responsible for a successful instructional program in his classroom. RATIONALE: Quality in the instructional program is made possible by teachers who apply the principles of child growth and development and demonstrate creative approaches t o teaching; stimulate interest in learning; have a knowledge of teaching materials and show versatility in their use; and have interest in and respect for children. CRITERIA: BR 240. Teachers are paid only by the board of education for services rendered on behalf of the school system. E 241. All teachers hold at least the bachelor's degree and a professional (or provisional) certificate. E E D D D. (a) Teachers who hold a certificate based on less than a degree may be considered as meeting this criterion if they co~nplete ten quarter hours study toward certification at the fourth year level during the preceding twelve months from September 1 to August 31. (b) Teachers who hold active permits issued by the Division of Vocational Education to work in trade and industry programs may be accepted as meeting this criterion. 242. At least 10% of the school's professional personnel in the elementary school hold the five year professional certificate. N/A for junior high and high schools. 243. At least 20% of the school's professional personnel in the junior high and/or high school hold the five-year professional certificate. N/A for elementary schools. 244. The school board has a policy which provides salary increments for teachers who participate in board approved "professional improvement activities." [Such as, but not limited to, travel and approved professional meetings.] 245. At least 30%of the scl~ool'sprofessional personnel hold the five-year professional certificate. 246. All teachers are teaching only in the field(s) in which they are certificated. D 247. Preparation and teaching in two general subject matter areas is the maximum required of any individual teacher. N/A for elementary schools wldch are not departmentalized. Standard 15 Teaching Staff Number of Criteria R E D Total 1348 Minimum Affirmative Responses R E 1 1 RESOURCE STAFF (Availability and use of) Standard 16 System-wide administrative and instructional supporting services are available to and used by the school. RATIONALE: To provide the most effective educational program, the school teaching and administrative staff must have the support of administrative and ~nstructionalservices. CRITERIA: BR BR -- E 248. The school has a full-time, certificated guidance counselor. Note: When BR-248 is answered "no", then E-25 1 must be answered "no." N/A for elementary schools. 249. An organized testing program, which has been approved by the State Department of Education, is provided. 250. Adequate office space is available for confidential counseling both individually and in small groups. E 2 5 1 . The school employs a full-time, certificated guidance counselor for each 500 students or major fraction thereof. Note: When BR-248 or D-267 is answered "no", then b-251 must be answered "no." N/A for schools with less than 250 students. TEACHERS HAVE AVAILABLE AND UTILIZE CONSULTATIVE SERVICES OF RESOURCE PERSONNEL (with certification as indicated) IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Certification needed D 252. Art IS-5 in Art Education D 253. Health and Physical IS-5 in Health and Physical Education Education D 254. Language Arts IS-5 in Language Arts D -255. Mathematics IS-5 in Mathematics D 256. Music IS-5 in Music D 257. Science IS-5 in Science D 258. Library - Media DL-5 D 259. Guidance DG-5 or DP-5 D 260. Social Science IS-5 in Social Science D- 261. Special Education DE-5 D 262. Foreign Language IS-5 in a Specific Language D 263. Industrial Arts IS-5 in Industrial Arts D 264. Vocational-Technical VE-5 Director of Vocational Education Education D- 265. Adult Education No special certificate issued D 266. Reading T-5 Reading Specialist D 226. The elementary school has a full-time, certificated, guidance counselor. When D-167is ar~swcred "no", then E-251 must be answered "no." N/A for secondary scliools. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE PERTINENT AT THE SECON DARY SCHOOL LEVEL ONLY: D 268. Provisioil 1s nlade to inwre a follow-up study of each dropout and each graduate, annually, for the three years i t ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ e d i ~ i t e l y follow~ngd ~ o p - o u tor graduat~on N / A foi elementary arid lunlol high schools. D 269. Analysis is made of the data collected in the t'ollow-up study of drop-outs and graduates. [A procedure exists for trailslating this analysis of data into an action program fur updating curriculuin and revising teaching methods.] N/A for elementary and j u ~ ~ i ohrigh schools. Standard 16 Resource Staff Number of Criteria R E D Total 2 2 18 22 Minimum Affirmative Responses R E 0 0 (Elementary schools) 1 0 (all other schools) SCHOOL PLANT (Equipment, facilities, operation and site) Standard 17 The school plant is adequate for the program offered and the enrollment housed. I t has the necessary classrooms, laboratories, library facilities, space for physical education, and food service facilities, and the site is landscaped to enhance aesthetic values. RATIONALE: For a school program to function with maximum effectiveness, the physical plant in which it is housed should be planned to meet the special needs of the program and designed t o meet the minimum standards required by the State Board a f Education. The school plant provides physical facilities to support the total educational program and provide for the health, comfort, and safety of children and staff. CRITERIA: BR -270 Each school building has been inspected since Sept. 1, 1970 and given a rating of 75 or above by the office of School Plant Services, State Department of Education. BR -__ 271 Proper operation of all instructional equipment is maintained. [The evaluator may use judgment as t o the application of the word "all ."I BR 272. Proper operation of all sanitation and plumbing fixtures is p - maintained. [The evaluator may use judgment as t o the application of the word "all."] BR -273. The school maintains clean and attractive halls, classrooms, restrooms, and grounds. E -274 All fire hazards listed on the latest report of the State Fire Marshal have been corrected. E- 275. The building is equipped with the necessary outlets t o make educational television available t o all indoor instructional areas. N/A if the school cannot receive State ETV signals. E- 276. Office space and/or interviewing space is provided in the school for use by itinerant system personnel who interview or counsel with students. E 277. The heating plant is adequate in design and capacity t o meet the rnaximum heating design conditions of the facility served. E 278. Restroom space and facilities are scaled appropriately for the grade level assigned. E 279. As a minimum, one full-time custodial employee (janitor or maid) is employed for each eight teachers in the school. [Equivalent contractual service is acceptable.] E -280. Instructional areas are designed and/or equipped to permit adequate use of projection and other audio-visual equipment. E 281. The playground has been developed and equipped to provide safe, protected play areas free from all hazardous objects. E -282. The maintenance and custodial staffs are provided with the space, equipment, supplies, materials, and utilities essential to insure clean, safe, and functional working conditions for all children and teachers. E 283. All classrooms are equipped with storage facilities, and a minimum of 16 feet of chalkboard and 16 feet of tackboard space. D 284. The school has a functional master antenna system for ETV. [May be answered N/A only when ETV signals cannot be received in the school, or if the school can receive a signal without an antenna.] D 285. The cooling plant is adequate in design and capacity to meet the maximum design conditions of the facility served. N/A if the school does not have central air conditioning. D 286. At least one music room is provided for instrumental and choral music, with adequate space for the storage of sheet music and instruments and minor instrument maintenance. D 287. An art-service room is available to each teacher and is maintained and supervised at the school level. The art-service room has work space and storage space for art supplies and equipment. D 288. Display space for both two- and three-dimensional art work is located throughout the school areas. D -289. A telephone jack is included in all classrooms for instruction of hospitalized or homebound children. D 290. The remedial reading program is housed in specially equipped laboratory space. N/A if the school does not have remedial reading. D 291. The gymnasium or multi-purpose room is of sufficient size to accommodate the largest class in physical education. D 292. The school has adequate showers, dressing rooms, and re- creational equipment storage areas. D- 293. The administrative suite makes adequate provision for the principal and his staff. D 294. The student assembly room will comfortably accommodate a minimum of 50%of the student body at one sitting. D- 295. After their first year of service custodial employees have certificates of training based on training courses offered by, or approved by, the State Department of Education. Standard 17 School Plant Number of Criteria R E D Total 4 10 12 26 Minimum Affirmative Responses R E 4 3 FISCAL POLICIES Standard 18 Each school employs sound fiscal practices in accordance with law and policies of the state and local boards of education. RATIONALE: Good school administration, as well as provisions of State Law and Polic~esof thc State Board of Education, dictates that fiscal practices insure sound money management. (Good school business administration is necessary in all phases of the school program.) CRITERIA: BR __- 296. The principal has supervision of all fund-raising activities in the school. BR -297. School personnel responsible for fund collection, disburse- ment, and accountability are furnished written instructions for fiaancial accounting. Standard 18 Fiscal Policies Number of Criteria R E D Total 2002 Minimum Affirmative Responses R E 2 0 LIBRARY Standard 19 The school shall have a library media center containing the quality, quantity and variety of print and non-print material to support the curricular offerings and to challenge individual pupils a t their level of development. RATIONALE: The school library media center is one of the basic requlrcn~ents for quality education. The extent to which it provides for the research and enrichment needs of all pupils and classes helps t o determine the degree of excellence achieved by the total school program. CRITERIA : BR 298. The school has a library media center which is used through- out the day for library purposes. BR -299. The school has a full-time, certificated librarian. (The librat-ian in a junior high or combination school may serve the elementary grades.] N/A for elementary schools. BR 300. The school has a full-time, certificated librarian. [Eletnentary schools with fewer than 400 students may answer affirmatively if they have a certificated librarian on at least one-half time basis.] N/A for all schools other than elen~entary. E 301. The school has a full-time, paid library aide who devotes full-time to library duties. N/A for schools with fewer than 500 students. E 302. The school has additional full-time, certificated librarians for each 500 students or major fraction thereof. N / A for schools with fewer than 750 students. E 303. The school employs additional full-time, paid library aides for each 500 students or major fraction thereof. N / A for schools with fewer than 750 students. E 304. The library media center contains a collection of non-print materials such as: filmstrips, recordings, slides, art prints, trans- parencies, maps, and globes. E -305. Audio-visual equipment is readily available and accessible as needed. E 306. The school has not less than 1,000 square feet in the library reading room plus 120 square feet in the workroom. E 307. The library media center contains at least 5,000 books o r 10 books per enrolled pupil, whichever is larger. E 308. The school has a library media center containing reading areas of not less than 25 square feet times 15% of the first 500 students plus 25 square feet times 10% of the ADA in excess of 500 students plus workroom and storage area of at least 240 square feet. The reading area must include at least one conference room. The stack area is in addition t o the reading areas. E 309. The materials are organized for effective use based upon established library practices. E 310. Space in or near the library workroom area is available for periodical resources. [The minimum recommended for small schools is 120 additional square feet over and above regular storage space with shelving to store three to five years back issues of magazines.] D 31 1. Space in the library area is available for housing audio-visual equipment. [The storage area will depend upon the equipment available for use in the school. A minimum in a small school is 120 square feet over and above regular storage space and in addition to magazine storage.] D- 312. Additional conference rooms, an office for the library, plus a library classroom for group viewing and discussions are available in schools with an enrollment of 750 or more. N/A for schools with less than 750 enrollment. D- 313. The library contains standard shelving for a basic collection of at least 5,000 books or 10 books per enrolled pupil, whichever is larger; for current magazines and audio-visual materials. [Standard shelving consists of three foot sections, no more than six feet in height with adjustable shelves which are nine or ten inches wide. An average of eight books can be shelved per running foot. Some sections should be partitioned for shelving picture books in elementary schools and for audio-visual materials in all schools.] D- 314. Individual study stations are provided in the library and some are electronically equipped for viewing and listening. D- 315. The library contains a carefully selected collection of print materials of the quality and variety necessary to meet the curriculum and individual needs of pupils. D- 316. The collection of print and non-print media is evaluated each year by the library staff and classroom teachers. [This evaluation is in terms of such qualities as the appropriateness of the content for each area of the curriculum, suitability of materials to varying abilities of the pupils, accurate and up-to-date information, and the physical condition of the materials.] D 317. Material no longer useful is discarded. D 318. An accurate inventory of the collection is maintained. D 319. The school has a well-planned library media center containing readlng areas of not less than 35 square feet times 15% of the first 500 students plus 35 square feet times 10% of the A.D.A. in excess of 500 students. In addition there is sufficient workroom space (not less than 120 square feet), storage space (not less than 350 square feet), office spaces for the staff, and stack areas. D 320. All school-owned print and non-print media, except basic textbooks, are organized and made available for use through the library media center to individuals and t o classrooms for varied lengths of time. D -321. Professional materials are available for teachers. Standard 19 Library Number of Criteria R E D Total 3 10 11 24 Minimum Affirmative Responses R E -7 -7 SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE Standard 20 The school shall have a food service program that meets school day nutritional needs of pupils. RATIONALE: Sound nutrition contributes to the academic acliievernent and health of children. The school should therefore provide an effective food service program. The program should lielp p~lpilsestablish desirable food habits. CRITERIA: BR 322. The school food service has on Sile either a medical report o r a current food handler's certificate for each employee. E ___ 323. Pupil accounting for school food service reimbursement is the responsibility of the Principal. E ___- 324. The schedule provides a minimum of 30 minutes for lunch. This includes time to wash hands and insures that no student is required to stand in line more than five minutes t o be served. E 325. School food service funds are managed and records are maintained in accordance with regulations of the system Board of Education and the State Department of Education. E - . -326. A nutritionally adequate lunch is available to all p ~ ~ p irlesgardless of their ability to pay. D D D- 327. The school has a school food service manager who is a high school graduate or who holds a high school Equivalency Certificate issued by the State Department of Education. 322. The school food service manager has satisfactorily completed one or more "Training in Depth" courses. 329. The lunch serving period begins a t 1 1 :00 a.m. o r later, and all pupils are served by 1:00 p.m. [Judgment may be exercised if the school is on double session or has working students.] D 330. Space and equipment for school food service meets the minimum standards of the State Board of Education. D 331. Only foods and beverages which contribute to the child's daily food needs and promote the development of desirable food habits are available during the normal school day. D 332. The principal and manager advise with a Student Nutrition Committee concerning pupil needs and the food service program. D- 333. The meal schedule permits meals to be served without interrupting classroom instruction. Standard 20 School Food Service Number of Criteria R E D Total 14712 Minimum Affirmative Responses R E 1 2 INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES Standard 21 School activities of an interscholastic nature shall complement and supplement the instruction program of the school. RATIONALE: School activities of an interscholastic nature shall show evidence of being a part of the school's instruction program, controlled and conducted so as to be beneficial to the total development of both participating and non-participating students and the morale of the student body. Curriculum planning and development in the area of activities of an interscholastic nature should provide all students with opportunities for student experiences conducive to the development of civic responsibilities incumbent on membership in a reputable student body, and through team effort and participation contribute to the leadership, character, skills, and the physical, social and emotional development of the individual student. Activities of an interscholastic nature should not be conducted at the expense of intramural programs or the balance of the school's curriculum. FOR ALL GRADES PARTICIPATING IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES. CRITERIA: BR -334. There is a written policy statement of the system board of education governing interscholastic activities. N/A for schools not participating in interscholastic activities. BR -335. Interscholastic activities of the school are under the super- vision and control of the principal. N/A for schools not participating in interscholastic activities. BR 336. Scheduling of interscholastic activities is accomplished by the principal and/or his designated staff member after careful con- sideration of the effect and impact of the activities upon the participants and the total school program. N/A for schools not participating in interscholastic activities. BR 3 3 7 . Each student who participates in athletic activities of inter- scholastic nature is examined by a physician before the regular seasonal instruction begins, and as often thereafter as is deemed necessary to protect the health and physical welfare of participating students. [The examining physician must certify that the student is physically fit for such participation.] N/A for schools not partici- pating in interscholastic activities. BR 338. The amount of time spent in instruction in the area of school activities of an interscholastic nature is of such duration as not to affect detrimentally the student's preparation for and performance of his or her scholastic endeavors. [Both the amount of physical energy expended and the amount of time consumed shall be taken into consideration in determining the length of such instruction.] N/A for schools not participating in interscholastic activities. BR -339. All individual or group practice in activities of an inter- _ l l - scholastic nature is conducted after the end of the six-hour academic school day, exclusive of recesses and lunch periods. [The school day must be organized for instruction of students and not for practice of extra-curricular activities. "Practice" does not refer to the study and performance of music in an organized class, such as chorus, orchestra, or band. Bands may use up to 30 instructional periods annually for marching practice. This practice must not interfere with any other regular i~istruction.]N/A if the school prohibits inter- scholastic activities. FOR ALL SCHOOLS WHICH ARE NON-MEMBERS OF THE GA. HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION. [Schools having membership in the G.H.S.A. but that also contain elementary grades must respond to BR-340for the elementary grades.] BR 340. The system board of education, by policy statement, assumes the responsibility for interscholastic activities and irnposes as a minimum the following limitations: (a) Tearns having players in grade 7 or below must not play more than one-half the number of regularly scheduled games played by the high school varsity in any given sport. [Tournaments may be played in addition to one-half the number of regular season games played by the high school varsity.] (b) Teams on which all players are in grade 8 or above may play the same number of games played by the high school varsity in any given sport. [Tournaments may be played in addition to regular season garnes.] (c) Games played on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday may not begin prior to the end of the regular school day and must end prior to 7 p.m. "Only one day per week of the four days mentioned may be utilized by any team for interscholastic games." (d) Practices held in any sport on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday may not begin prior to the end of the regular school day and must end prior to 6 p.m. (e) The school prohibits students from participating in any sport in a co~nbinatioliof games for any teams greater than the game limit set under paragraph (a) for that sport season. No student may engage in more than one football game per week. BR-340 should be answered N/A by G.H.S.A. members and by schools which do not participate in interscholastic activities. NOTE: The State Board of Education recommends that all elementary schools be prohibited from participation in interscholastic activities, and that a strong intramural program be provided for all students. FOR GRADES 1-7 E 3 4 1 . The system board of education by policy statement, or the school prohibits interscholastic activities. [If the school answers "yes" t o this criterion, then it must answer N/A t o criterion BR-340.1 N/A for high schools and junior highs. FOR ALL GRADES E 342. Students who participate in the instruction of and competition in intramural or interscholastic activities, are provided by the school with standard equipment that is kept in good repair. D- 343. Opportunities are provided either through interscholastic or intramural activities for all students who desire t o participate in athletic or other extra-curricular activities. Standard 21 Interscholastic Activities Number of Criteria R E D Total 72110 Minimum Affirmative Responses R E 7 0 CURRICULUM Standard 22 - -- A comprehensive school program is available to all students. RATIONALE: A comprehensive school provides an instructional program which meets the abilities, needs, and interests of all students served by the school. A comprehensive program of studies offers in addition to common learnings and basic education skills, a variety of choices leading to occupational preparation either at the high school level or post-high school level. GENERAL CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS BR 344. The school teaches annually a minimum of 37 units of instruction for credit. [The master schedule verifies that the subjects are being taught.] N/A for grade 8 and below. [The minimum requirements for graduation from a Georgia public high school (grades 9-12) shall be as follows: English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 units Social Studies (including 1 unit in U.S. History and government as legally required) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 units Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 unit Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 unit Science or Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I unit TOTAL NUMBER O F REQUIRED COURSE UNITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 units Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 units TOTAL NECESSARY FOR GRADUATION . . . . . . . . . . 18 units] BR 3 4 5 . Space Facilities. The amount and arrangement of space facilities are adequate for the program in each instructional area. [The building reflected the current thinking relative to space requirements and flexibility when constructed. The amount and arrangement of space facilities are subject to and compatible with recommendations of the State Department of Education.] BR ---346. Equipment Facilities. The necessary special equipment and rixtures for each subject matter area are available in adequate quantity and quality in each classroom. BR 3 4 7 . Use of Community Resources. A written plan for organized use of community resources is developed and implemented annually. [Copies of the plan are readily available. Local guides make reference t o the use of community resources.] BR -348. School-Wide In-Service Education. The school staff annually participates in a planned program for in-service development of the professional staff members. [The dates and times for such meetings are indicated on the school calendar.] BR -349. All teachers using ETV have been provided with the necessary schedules and manuals. [Individucll teachers must be able t o show these materials if requested.] N/A if the teacher does not use ETV. BR -350. Good sportsmanship, fair play arid wholeson~erelationships are observable in all physical education ilistruction and athletic events. E- 351. The school offers and teaches annually a minimum of 42 units of instruction for credit. [The master schedule verifies that the subjects are being taught.] N/A for grade 8 and below. SUMMER SCHOOL (E-352 through E-357 are N/A in ally school which does not offer summer school for unit credit.) E _ _ _ _ 352. All teachers teaching in the summer school are employed by the system board of education and have a written contract, which contains the duties, responsibilities and remuneration of the teacher. E- 353. The board pays each teacher a salary pro-rated to his/her regular teacher salary, for a comparable quantity of work. E -354. The summer school is in session a minimum of forty days of instruction for a maximum of 1% units of credit or fifty days for a maximum of two units of credit. E -355. Students are regular and punctual in attendance. E ___ 356. The school library is available with a certificated librarian o n duty through-out each day of the summer session. Audio-visual equipment and materials also are readily available. E -357. In all courses requiring the use of a laboratory, lab equipment and supplies are available. C R I T E R I A E-358 THROUGH E-378 APPLY T O THE REGULAR PROGRAM (NOT SUMMER SCHOOL) SCIENCE E ___ 358. More than 20 per cent of the time devoted to science is used for students t o investigate experiences in the laboratory or in the field. E 359. When laboratory activities are underway, appropriate safety precautions against hazards of fire, chemicals, glassware and electricity are provided. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION E- 360. A certificated physical education instructor teaches all physical education activities. [Elementary schools may answer "yes" if P.E. is taught by a teacher who holds an elementary certificate.] E -361. No physical education class exceeds 40 students enrolled. E -362. A special program is provided for those students who are physically handicapped. E -363. There are experiences that develop the motor skills of walking, running, jumping, climbing, bending, stretching, and the more com- plex vzriations and contributions of these basic movements, rhythms, group activities, games and self-testing activities. E 364. Instruction of girls and boys is by a professionally certificated, physical education teacher of the same sex as the students being taught. N/A for elementary schools. MATHEMATICS E 3 6 5 . Content and Sequence. The content of the mathematics program provides for a planned development at all grade levels. E -366. A regularly scheduled mathematics program is available to all students a t all grade levels. E -367. Corrective 1nstructior1-Mathematics. There is a corrective mathematics program for all students who are achieving at least one and one-half years below grade level on national norms. LANGUAGE ARTS E 368. Corrective Instruction--Reading. There is a corrective reading program for all students who are reading approximately one and one-half years below grade level on national norms. GENERAL CURRICULUM E 369. There are individualized and specialized programs (other than corrective programs or special education classes) for students with special needs. [Be prepared t o cite examples.] E 3 7 0 . Local Guide. The content and organization of each subject matter area is contained in a written curriculum guide or guides developed by the staff of the school and/or school system. Note: When E-370 is answered "no", then 371, 372, 373, 374 and 375 must also be answered "no." [LOCAL GUIDE. DEFINITION: A guide for a given discipline or subject field is a written document whlch includes the scope of content in large topics, the major objectives, ways of varying instructions within the classes, extensive instructional materials for each topic, and evaluation suggestions. INTERPRETATION: It is recognized that the development of guides which fully satisfy the above definition will require many hours of time. Every school should have made substantial progress toward satisfying this definition for a guide in each curriculum area. Evaluators will be instructed to look for substantial progress o n the development of guides annually before recording an affirmative answer for any criterion relating to local guides. State guides may be adapted, where applicable, for use at the local level. It will not suffice, however, to merely adopt the State guide as the local guide.] E- 371. Guide Revision. The local guides in each subject matter area are revised at least every five years t o reflect current research and curriculum content changes. E 3 7 2 . Use of State Guide. Each local curriculum guide reflects the major concepts, skills, and learning experiences in the subject matter area as identified in the appropriate state curriculum guide. [Explanation: This criterion should not be interpreted as requiring uniformity. It only requires that reasons for choosing alternate content or procedures are made explicit.] E- 373. Pupil Evaluation--Knowledge and Skills. Evaluation pro- cedures-achievement and diagnostic-are stated in the local curriculun~guide or separate evaluation guide in each subject matter area. E- 374. Differentiated Teaching Techniques. Each local curriculum guide makes suggestions for independent, small group, and total instruction within the class. [Identical assignments for all students are used a minimum of the time.] E- 375. Utilization of Local Guides. General use is made of the local subject matter guides by teachers for unit planning, teaching. and activities. E- 376. The school is furnished consumable instructional supplies and materials for each subject matter area. E- 377. Textbooks. Textbooks and other printed classroom in- structional materials are suited t o the course of study and are up-to-date. E 3 7 8 . Content and Sequence. The content of each subject matter area is planned, varied, and organized on the basis of students' abilities, needs, and interests within each classroom. MUSIC E 3 7 9 . Exploratory experiences are provided in grades 7, 8 , and 9 for all students. [This refers to general music or music appreciation; and is not to be confused with special instruction in the instruments or voice.] N/A for schools that do not have grades 7 , 8 ,or 9. CONTINUING EDUCATION E 3 8 0 . The continuing education program is subject to the same basic rules, regulations and procedures as the normal school program. [This applies to certified faculty members, units of credit, salaries of teachers, and length of instructional time.] N/A for elementary schools and for all other schools who d o not offer continuing education programs. EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN The school has, or has access to, state approved programs for exceptional children in the areas of: E 381. Educable Mentally Retarded E 382. Trainable Mentally Retarded E 383. Behaviorally Disordered E- 384. Gifted E- 385. Multi-handicapped E- 386. Visually Handicapped E- 387. Impaired Hearing E- 388. Hospital/Homebound E- 389. Speech and Language Impaired E 390. Specific Learning Disabilities INDUSTRIAL ARTS EDUCATION E 391. The school teaches annually a minimum of one course (one Carnegie unit) in General Industrial Arts which includes units of instruction in a ~ninimumof three of the six basic areas of instruc- tion. [These areas are: drafting, woods, metals, electricity/elec- tronics, power, and/or graphic arts, American industries, engineering drafting, research and development. An oversized classroom will suffice insofar as space facilities are concerned in meeting this criterion.] N/A for grade 8 and below. A mininiuin of two general area courses (one Carnegie unit each) selected fro111 the Basic Areas of Instruction. [An oversized classroom will suffice insofar as space facilities are concerned in meeting this criterion.] N/A for grade 8 and below. D -392. The school teaches annually a minimum of one course (one Carnegie unit) in General Industrial Arts which includes units of instruction in a ~ninimumof five of the six basic areas of instruction. AND A minimum of four general area courses (one Carnegie unit each) selected from the Basic Areas of Instruction. [The space required for meeting this criterion is: The school has facilities for an effective program of industrial arts education, including utilities, laboratory storage space, finishing room, and classroom. Minimum total space requirement of 3,500 square feet. Schools with 750 A.D.A. or more should have 5,000 square feet or more.] N/A for grade 8 and below. GENERAL CURRICULUM D- 393. The school offers and teaches annually a minimum of 54 units of instruction for credit. [The master schedule verifies that the subjects are being taught.] N/A for grade 8 and below. D- 394. Each curriculum area is correlated and integrated with other curriculum areas through planned activities and processes reflected in locally written guides, and through faculty cross sectional planning. [For example: science and physical education teachers work together.] D- 395. The elementary school employs one full-time special music teacher for elementary school music for each 500 pupils or major fraction thereof. N/A for schools other than elementary. D 396. The elementary school adheres to all 14 criteria stated in the elementary music guide, Music for Early Childhood. D 3 9 7 . The school is trying innovations which appear promisirlg. [Re prepared to cite examples.] SCIENCE D- 398. More than 40 per cent of the time devoted to science is used for students to investigate experiences in the laboratory or in the field. D --399. Students with special abilities in science are recognized through such activities as science clubs, projects and seminars. CIVIL DEFENSE EDUCATION D -_-_400. The school provides a minimum of eight hours of instl-uction in Civil Defense Education. ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS D 401. Non-credit enrichment classes are provided during the summer months. ART D 402. There is a collection of representative student art work available for study and evaluation by teachers, supervisors, and administrators. D 403. A circulating collection of reproductions of art masterworks is available and in use. D 404. Original works of art by artists and/or students are exhibited in student areas of the school at intervals throughout the school year. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION D 405. Intramural sports are provided. D 406. Lifetime recreation activities such as tennis, badminton, bowling, and golf, are introduced. N/A for elementary schools. D 407. Concepts of man's wise utilization of the out-of-doors as a recreational endeavor are introduced at all grade levels. D 4 0 8 . Instruction on the secondary level includes opportunities for beginning, intermediate and advanced instruction in skills for activi- ties. D - - 4 0 9 . All students participate in regularly scheduled health and physical education programs. ADULT EDUCATION D 410. The school has a program of adult education or it actively promotes the system's program. N/A if the system does not have an adult education program. D4 1 1 . The school provides space and/or faculty to assist either state or area vocational schools in offering special vocational courses to meet the needs of local industry. [Each school must answer either "yes" or "no" to this criterion.] CONTINUING EDUCATION D 412. The school offers evening courses for credit (leading toward graduation) for those qualified residents of the community who desire to complete the requirements for their high school diploma, and who are unable to attend the regular session. N/A for elementary schools. GENERAL CURRICULUM D 413. Content Flexibility. Each local curriculum guide provides for planned alternative course content for individuals or groups of students with special needs (e.g., gifted, creative writing, and occupational interests). [The guide makes distinction as to needs to be met .] DI)p D 414. There is a classroom collection of books, filmstrips, pamphlets, etc., informational, fictional or biographical, for individual reading and interest constantly available which are not necessarily related to the topic being researched by the class. 415. Pupil Progress Report. Pupil progress reporting includes specifically scheduled parent-teacher conferences for the parents of every child. 416. The school has availed itself through workshops and/or individual school visits by the ETV Utilization staff or other methods of communication, the services of the ETV utilization staff. [This criterion may be answered N/A only if the technical engineering services of the ETV Unit, State Department of Education has determined that ETV signals cannot be received in the school.] D ___ 41 7. Teaching Techniques-Discovery. Teachers employ "discovery or research-type" teaching in classes in each subject matter area (e.g., individual or group research and reports, data collection and inference, and experimentation). [Note: Identify teachers and examples .] D 4 1 8 . Co-curricular activities are sufficiently broad to meet the interests of all students. D 419. Student councils for elementary, junior high and senior high schools actively assume roles of responsibiiity commensurate with maturity for their day to day living in the school, such as halls, lunchrooms, restrooms, general student behavior, parking, and others. N/A if the school does not have a student council. FOREIGN LANGUAGES D 420. The audio-lingual approach, as recommended by the State Department of Education, is used for foreign ianguage instruction. N/A if the school does not have a foreign language program. CRITERIA D-421 THROUGH D-427 ARE APPLICABLE TO HIGH SCHOOLS, GRADES 9-12, ONLY. D 4 2 1 . One foreign language is taught for three years. N/A for elementary schools. D 422. Two foreign languages are taught for three years. N/A for elementary schools. D 4 2 3 . One foreign language is taught for four years. N/A for elementary schools. D 4 2 4 . Two foreign languages are taught for four years. N/A for elementary schools. DRIVER AND SAFETY EDUCATION D 425. The driver education program is scheduied in the same manner as classes in other subjects. [This does not preclude scheduling before and after school hours in the reguiar term or summer school.] N/A for elementary schools. D 426. A full course is required for a full driver education program. [To meet the minimum of 30 clock hours classroom and 6 clock hours behind-the-wheel instruction for each student enrolled, 90 classroom periods is needed to accommodate a class of 20-24 students.] N/A for elementary schools. D 427. Equipment to diagnose and study the driving and safety functions reaction time, and other psycho-physical characteristics is available. N/A for elementary schools. Minimum Affirmative Number of Criteria Responses Standard 22 Curriculum R E D Total 7 41 36 84 R E 6* 14 7** 18"" "When BR-349is answered "N/An elementary schools will answer only 5 R's and other schools only 6 R's. **If Carnegie unit credit summer school is operated the school must answer an additional 4 E items affirmatively in Std. 22, making a total of 18 minimum "E" responses. MINIMUM PLUMBING FIXTURE REQUIREMENTS A. Number of drinking fountains. (1) At least one fountain head shall be ~rovidedfor each 75 elementary and each 100 high school pupils, or fraction thereof in the area to be served. Fountains shall be exclusive of playground fountains, lunchroom fountains, or other special purpose fountains. B. Minimum number of commodes. lavatories and urinals. No of GIRLS L:T: ' Elementary ~ e r o n d a r y sex) Coms. Lavs. Corns. Lavs. BOYS Elementary Secondary corns. Urins. Lavs. Corns. Urins. Lavs. 50 2222 60 2222 80 3232 90 4232 100 4232 110 4242 120 5242 130 5242 140 6242 150 6352 160 6352 170 7352 180 7352 190 8362 200 8362 210 8462 222222 222222 232222 332222 332222 342222 342332 442332 442332 443332 453332 453332 553332 553442 563442 564442 NOTE: No single battery of toilets shall serve over 420 pupils, i. e., 210 boys and 210 girls. By special interpretation there is a 20% lee-way within which the evaluator may exercise judgment as to whether the school meets the minimum plumbing fixtures requirement.