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OTHER POLICIES AND STUDENT SERVICES
ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
The Knox County Schools' Alternative Program (the Learning Academy) serves assigned students in grades 9-12 that are
recommended due to unsuccessful performance in the regular school setting. This program is housed in a separate building on the
campus of the Knox County Middle School.
Students that are served at the Knox County Learning Academy have individual academic pro- grams that are self-paced, giving
each student an opportunity to review skills and to be successful with new ones. Upon admission, each youth is assigned a teacher and
counselor. The counselor provides individual, family and group counseling as he/she addresses the needs of the youth. The teacher
provides prescriptive individualized instruction that is fully accredited by the Knox County Board of Education. Students who have
been retained, have excessive absences and who feel they are behind in school can be successful when they apply themselves.
Referrals to the Learning Academy are taken mainly from school principals. Referrals also come from the court system and area
day treatment centers. Final placement of students is determined by the Superintendent or his designee. Students may not participate
in extra-curricular or other school- sponsored activities while at K.C.L.A. Any exception to policy must be approved by the
Superintendent or designee. For more information contact the Director of Pupil Personnel.
DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM
The Knox County Day Treatment Center (K.C.D.T.C.), contracted to the Knox County Board of Education, is an agency of the
Department of Juvenile Justice. The program is a community-based treatment/educational program for youth ages 12-18, who have
been identified by the court, school officials, community case workers and parents as having demonstrated behavior patterns that
indicate the need for their involvement in a multi-phased treatment program. Students enrolled in K.C.D.T.C. will follow policies and
procedures outlined in the Orientation Handbook that is approved for the program. For specific information regarding K.C.D.T.C.
please contact the Director of Pupil Personnel.
SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE
Pertaining to BOARD POLICIES in Chapter 7: Support Services
The Knox County School District takes part in the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act (2010) community eligibility option
(CEO) which provides free breakfast and lunch to all students regardless of economic level. Parents/guardians will complete
an annual household income form (HIF) as part of the district’s participation in CEO. HIFs will be distributed at the beginning of
the school year. New students enrolling in the Knox County Public Schools must complete an application at the time of enrollment.
All students are on the Offer vs. Serve Breakfast and Lunch Program. Preschool students are
Served family-style meals/snacks where appropriate.
Under the Offer Vs. Serve provision the following conditions must be met for lunch: All five food items must be offered to
all students Meat/Meat Alternate(1serving),Vegetable/Fruit (2servings), Bread/Bread Alternate(1serving), Milk (1serving). Of the
five items offered, students may take all five items or select a minimum of three.
Under the Offer Vs. Serve Breakfast, four items are offered: Milk (1 serving), Bread/Bread Alternate(2servingsor
1breadand1servingof meat/protein), Fruit and/or Vegetable item or juice. Of the four items offered, students may take all four items
or select a minimum of three.
School cafeterias sell a la carte items ranging in price from $0.50 to $2.00. Items vary by school.
Any student with an outstanding school food service balance prior to the 2011-2012 school year is still responsible for the
charges. All outstanding balances are delinquent and must be paid.
Adults will not be allowed to charge meals at any of the schools. Adult lunches cost $3. Breakfast for adults costs $1.50