1. Student Welfare & Social Services
Dr. Cary Grant
Director of Student Welfare and Social Services

2. Students will be referred to (PASS) after completing The Pinnacle
Positive Aid for Student Success (PASS) Program Allows a Student with Disciplinary Issues to Remain in School Contingent on the Student Adhering to the Positive Supports in Place
Students will be referred to (PASS) after completing The Pinnacle
Students may also be referred to (PASS) by the PST or Principal
A Social Worker will be assigned to students on (PASS) for 18 schools weeks
Parents will be required to attend 9 of 18 sessions
Student has an opportunity to Regain Good Standing
Volunteer Service will be an option to reduce 4 weeks of the 18 weeks

3. Students are required to present evidence of improvements to include:
Regaining Good Standing is to Encourage and Redefine the Students’ Purpose and Reasons for Pursuing an Education
Philosophy: Problem Solving Teams will develop strategies to support at-risk students
Problem Solving Teams will outline requirements conditions and standards for success
Procedure for Students: Students can earn back specific privileges (Must be initiated by the student)
Students are required to present evidence of improvements to include:
Self-assessment and statement of purpose
Observe school rules pertaining to attendance and HCS Code of Conduct
Community Service if eligible (14-17)

4. Has been suspended Out-of-School during the current school year
A Student who is Approved for Good Standing Status can lose his/her status and be Denied Privileges if the Student doesn’t adhere to the Student Code of Conduct
Has in excess of ten (10) absences for any one semester during the current school year
Has been suspended Out-of-School during the current school year
Has been assigned to in-School Suspension for more than three separate incidents
Denied Privileges
Field Trips
Dances, including Homecoming and Prom
Extracurricular activities
Athletic participation and events
Club or organization participation and events

5. As a Result of Losing Good Standing a First Offender Petition Contract must be Initiated by Principal
Advise the student and parent/guardian of the student’s loss of Regaining Good Standing
Schedule a conference to sign the First Offender Petition
Document incident that led to loss of Good Standing Status
The first offender contract will be forwarded to Behavior Learning to include documentation of fulfillment
School Social Worker and PST will continue to follow while on contract

6. In Order to Fulfill the Terms of the First Offender Contract the Student is Required to Present Evidence on a Weekly basis
Attend regularly scheduled meetings with the Social Worker
Observe all school rules related to attendance and the HCS Code of Conduct
Complete a self-assessment and statement of purpose, goals, and intentions
Present evidence of good academic standing in all subject areas. (Most recent report card)
Perform community service determined by HCS if eligible

7. Engaging in Tough Conversations with your child
Parent Educational Sessions will be Offered to Parents of Students’ who are Referred to The PASS Program
Engaging in Tough Conversations with your child
Encouraging Positive Behavior and Attitudes
Helping Your Child Implement Effective Study Skills
Goal Setting
Grief and Loss
Conflict Resolution
Respecting and Embracing Diversity through Culturally Responsive Schools
7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens (Sean Covey)

8. Community based Parenting Programs
Family Services Center
4092 South Memorial Parkway Suite 205
*Parenting Classes
*Anger Management Classes
*Individual and Group Counseling
National Children’s Advocacy Center
210 Pratt Avenue
Operation Making a Difference/Keith Reed
Parenting/Youth Program

9. Community Volunteer Services
CASA of Madison County
701 Andrew Jackson Way
Huntsville, AL