In order to qualify for a Power of Attorney for educational purposes the hardship must prevent the parent or parents from caring for the child. This authority may be delegated without the approval of a court by executing the writing of a power of attorney for the care of a minor child on a form available here or from the Attendance Department. Hardships for educational purposes may include but are not limited to the following:
- The serious illness or incarceration of a parent or legal guardian.
- The physical or mental condition of the parent or legal guardian or the child is such that care and supervision of the child cannot be provided; or
- The loss or non-inhabitability of the child鈥檚 home as the result of natural disaster.
- Death of a parent/parents
- Military deployment
At no time will any SCS personnel accept typed or hand written letters from anyone giving permission for another individual to have control over their child.
(TCA 34-6-301)
All home schooled students must be registered with the local Board of Education each year. (TAC 49-6-3050) Options and explanation:
- Independent. Physical custodial parent/ guardian must have GED, High School Diploma or College Degree. Upon registering with the Attendance Department parent must provide copies of students birth certificate, Tennessee shot records and parent/guardian proof of education. Teaching parent/guardian will provide their own curriculum; keep record of daily attendance/time and grades. Students returning to public school will be tested for appropriate grade level or number of credits. There is no cost to register.
- Church Related or Satellite Home School Programs. These are non-public homeschool programs that are under an 鈥渦mbrella鈥� of a private school. The curriculum and guidelines will be provided by the agency. The cost varies depending on selection. Once student is registered the parent/guardian will take proof of enrollment to the school of origin to withdraw student and transfer school records. The Attendance Department requests notification of any home school transfers.
- Tennessee Virtual Academy. This full-time virtual academy is available for only grades of 1-8. Students may enroll in TVA during open enrollment only. An application is completed by parent/guardian from the Tennessee Virtual Academy in order to transfer their child. Once open enrollment is closed students will not be appoved to enroll into the Tennessee Virtual Academy.
To enroll:- Call (865) 992-9026 and obtain a registration form from the Tennessee Virtual Academy; complete and return it to Tennessee Virtual Academy.
- Provide all the registration requirements for Tennessee Virtual Academy, this includes shot records, attendance records, confirmation the student is in good standing within the Sumner County School.
- The Tennessee Virtual Academy will request the Child鈥檚 academic record.
- Registration during open enrollment only; the student will not be released to transfer to the Tennessee Virtual Academy any other time.
- Students enrolled with Tennessee Virtual Academy are under the guidelines of the Compulsory Attendance Law and subject ot ocurt action due to non-compliance.
(Policy JBAA)
Any student enrolling into 老澳门六合彩 from a previous Alternative Setting, Long-term Residential Placement or a State Correctional Facility is required to sign a Request for Attendance Release of Information form. This information will assist the Sumner County Attendance Department with consideration of enrollment and appropriate assignment of the student.
(Policy JCCCB)
Student鈥檚 scheduled for Disciplinary Hearings will be notified by mail concerning the specific charges, assigned date, and time. All Disciplinary Hearings are held on Wednesday in the Board Room of the Sumner County Board of Education at 695 E. Main Street, Gallatin, TN. Parent/Guardian may request the school to provide copies of the Disciplinary Packet for review prior to the hearing date. At the time of the hearing, parents/guardians have the right to be represented by an attorney, to present any witnesses, to cross examine the school representative, and the student will have opportunity to state their side of the story. Once the hearing is concluded all parties have the right to appeal the decision within five (5) business days to the Director of Schools.
(Policy JCC, JCCC, JCCCA)
F.A.S.T. Program - Resources for Families Experiencing Homelessness
We Are Here to Support You
A family may quality for our district F.A.S.T. program if there is a lack of a fixed, regular, or adequate night-time residence.
- If you live in a shelter or a transitional housing program.
- If you are temporarily living with friends or family because you do not have a permanent address.
- If you live in a motel or campground because you cannot find or afford housing.
- If you live in a car, abandoned building, or a place not normally designed for sleeping.
What We Can Do
老澳门六合彩 offers several services to our families experiencing homelessness or living in transitional housing, such as:
- Assistance with school enrollment process and paperwork
- Help with school issues, questions, or concerns
- Housing and community resource information
- Obtaining birth certificates, immunization records, and school records
- Parent education sessions and workshops
- Referrals for dental, medical, and mental health services
- School supplies and standard school attire
- Special distribution events (food boxes, hygiene products, holiday toys, etc.)
- Transportation to school and school-related events/activities
- Tutoring services
F.A.S.T. Program Documents
- McKinney Vento Act
- McKinney Vento Needs Assessment (English)
- McKinney Vento Needs Assessment (Spanish)
- Student Residency Questionnaire (English)
- Student Residency Questionnaire (Spanish)
Contact F.A.S.T.
Kecia Ray - McKinney/Vento Coordinator
Phone: (615) 451-5444