Parent Resources

Universal Dyslexia Screening

The Georgia Department of Education will require screening for all students grades K-3 for characteristics of dyslexia beginning in the 2024-25 school year.

SCCS is beginning preparations this fall to implement universal screening in advance of this date as we recognize the importance of early reading success. Our district continues to utilize MAP Reading Fluency diagnostic results as a universal screening measure and will also utilize these results to identify any potential characteristics of dyslexia. The school will contact the parents of students identified as needing additional dyslexia screening after the administration of the MAP Reading Fluency diagnostic.

Here are some resources for families to take advantage of:

For more information, contact Lisa Wolaver, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction at lisa.wolaver@socialcircleschools.org or 770-464-2731.

GaDOE: Dyslexia Information

GaDOE Dyslexia Resource Guide for Families

Math Resources

Parent Bill of Rights

Board Policy JRB: Parents' Bill of Rights

DEFINITION

Instructional material-As used in this policy, the term “instructional material” means:

a. Instructional materials and content which constitute the principal source of study for a state funded course to be used in the various grades in Georgia’s public schools, including the elementary grades and high school grades; and

b. Locally approved instructional materials and content which constitute the principal source of study for a state funded course, not including supplementary or ancillary material, which is adopted by a local board of education or used by a local school system. Supplementary or ancillary material includes, but is not limited to, articles, online simulations, worksheets, novels, biographies, speeches, videos, music, and similar resources in any medium, including both physical or digital.

REQUIREMENTS

Social Circle Board of Education promotes parental involvement in school district schools.

1. The Superintendent or his or her designee shall ensure that each school within the school district has in place and makes available procedures for a parent to:

(a) Review records relating to his or her minor child;

(b) Learn about his or her minor child's courses of study, including, but not limited to, parental access to instructional materials intended for use in the classroom. Such instructional materials will be made available for parental review during the first two weeks of each grading period, either online or on site upon a parent's request made during the review period.

(c) Object to instructional materials intended for use in his or her minor child's classroom or recommended by his or her minor child's teacher;

(d) Withdraw his or her minor child from the school's prescribed course of study in sex education if the parent provides a written objection to his or her child's participation. Such procedures will provide for a parent to be notified in advance of such course content so that he or she may withdraw his or her minor child from the course; and

(e) Provide written notice that photographs or video or voice recordings of his or her minor child are not permitted, subject to applicable public safety and security exceptions.

2. The procedures required by this policy will be posted on the school district’s website and made available for review on site upon request of a parent.

Parent Portal Information

Login to Parent Portal

The Infinite Campus Parent Portal is your one-stop-shop for information about your student -- attendance records, grade reports, assessment information (MAP and Milestones), and more! You can also pay fees, add funds to your child's school nutrition account, and access historical data in SLDS. See the flyer below for more information on downloading the app or accessing from the web.

If you do not have a Parent Portal account set up yet, please see your school's front office for further instructions.

Remote Learning Resources

Technology

Water Safety Information

Other Resources/Links

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the educational experience at Social Circle City Schools. The information on this page will help you understand AI, its role in your child's learning, and how we ensure student safety, privacy, and ethical use.

What is AI?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to computer science technologies that allow machines to perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence, such as pattern recognition, decision-making, and language understanding. A specific type of AI, called generative AI, can create new content -- like text, images, or music -- by learning from large amounts of data.

Examples:

Voice assistants like Siri or Alexa
Personalized Recommendations (Youtube, Netflix, Spotify playlists)
Automated Assistants (chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, etc.)

Why are schools using AI?

AI can help accomplish tasks more effectively and efficiently. Some ways SCCS leverages AI is to:

Personalize learning by adapting to individual student needs (e.g. - generating a text at a lower or higher lexile level to give all students access to the content)
Support creativity and collaboration through innovative projects (e.g. - use image-generating tools to illustrate a story)
Bridge accessibility gaps with translation and text-to-speech techniques (e.g. - support for multi-lingual learners)
Increase efficiency by automating routine tasks, allowing educators to focus more on direct student interaction (e.g. - assessment item generation)
Enhance engagement through AI-driven learning experiences (e.g. - interviewing book characters, providing real-time feedback on student writing, just-in-time tutoring)

Our goal is to prepare students for future success by thoughtfully and ethically integrating AI into our classrooms.

How are we keeping students safe?

We take safety seriously. Here's what we do to ensure responsible AI use:

Privacy and Data Security

Processes to ensure compliance with all data regulations
Maintaining a list of approved AI tools that have been vetted by the technology department
Ongoing communication with students to ensure understanding of data safety

Ethical Use and Digital Citizenship

Students learn to use AI responsibly, recognizing biases and inaccuracies
Emphasis on verifying AI-generated information through trusted sources

How are schools using AI tools?

There are a variety of ways AI tools can enhance instruction. At SCCS, here are a few examples of ways AI tools are already being explored by teachers and students:

Teacher Use:

Generating writing prompts
Differentiating texts (lower or higher difficulty level)
Designing project-based learning opportunities
Generating rubrics for assessment
Summarizing difficult content
Developing real-life applications or analogies for content

Student Use:

"Interviewing" a historical figure or book character to better understand their motivations or perspective
Brainstorming ideas for a speech
Video and image generation for presentations
Just-in-time tutoring
Practicing world languages
Assistance with computer coding
Real-time feedback on writing

How can parents and families support responsible and safe AI use?

Engage your child in discussions about AI

Ask your child how they use technology in their classes. Explore AI tools together, asking "How can we verify this information?" and encouraging thoughtful, responsible use

Discuss honesty and integrity

Talk openly with your child about the importance of doing their own work, sharing original ideas, and properly citing any assistance received, including from AI tools.

Reinforcing Teacher Expectations

Familiarize yourself with classroom expectations around AI use. Support your child's adherence to guidelines, particularly when and how AI tools can and cannot be used to classwork, homework, and projects.

Focus on Learning over Completion

Remind your child that the goal of assignments is genuine understanding, growth, and skill development -- not just finishing tasks. Help them prioritize personal insights and thoughtful effort.

Partnering with Teachers

Maintain open communication with educators. If your child struggles with an assignment, encourage them to speak with their teacher directly rather than relying excessively on AI or other shortcuts.

Contact and Additional Resources

Will AI replace teachers?

How is the school addressing potential misuse of AI (e.g., plagiarism)?

As part of our digital citizenship instruction, students are taught about ethical use of AI-generated content and proper citation methods, as appropriate (mainly for older students). Teachers establish clear guidelines with students about AI use on assignments, providing opportunities for students to experience AI in some instances and use only their own thinking in others. Especially in these early stages of AI, we would like to treat AI misuse as a learning experience when possible.

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Student Handbooks

Conferences

Dyslexia Information