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    Hamden has eight elementary schools (grades K-6), one middle school (grades 7-8) and one high school (grades 9-12). In addition, Hamden has an early learning center and an alternative high school.

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BOE Policies by Category


0000    Mission Goals Objectives

1000    Community Relations

2000    Administration

3000    Business and Non-Instructional Operations

4000    Personnel: Certified and Non-Certified

5000    Students

6000    Instruction

7000    Construction

9000    Bylaws of the Board

Instruction 

Series 6000

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6000 - Concept and Roles in Instruction 
6111 - School Calendar
6112 - School Day
6114 - Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness 
6114.1 - Fire Emergency
6114.3 - Bomb Threats
6114.6 - Emergency Closings 
6115 - Ceremonies and Observances 
6121 - Nondiscrimination
6121.1 - Reduction of Racial, Ethnic and Economic Isolation 
6130 - School System Organizational Plan 
6140 - Curriculum 
6141 - Curriculum Design/Development/Revision
6141.1 - Curriculum/Textbook Adoption
6141.11 - Curriculum Research/Experimental Projects 
6141.2 - Separation of Church and State
6141.31 - Bilingual-Bicultural Education 
6141.311- Limited English Proficency Program (English Learners)
6141.312 - Migrant Students
6141.32 - Technology and Instruction 
6141.322 - Web Sites/Pages
6141.3291-District Assigned Device
6141.4 - Independent Study 
6141.42 - Student Volunteers and Community Service
6141.5 - Advanced College Placement
6141.51-Advanced Courses or Programs, Eligibility Criteria for Enrollment
6141.52-Challenging Curriculum (Criteria for Identification of Eligible Grade 8, 9 Students)
6141.8 - School Readiness / Day-Care
6142.1 - Family Life and Sex Education
6142.10 - Health Education Program
6142.101 - Student Nutrition and Physical Activity (Student Wellness Policy)
6142.11 - Human Relations Education
6142.2 - Reading/Language Arts
6142.3 - Mathematics
6142.4 - Science
6142.5-Philosophy
6142.6 - Physical Education
6142.61 - Physical Activity
6144 - Controversial Issues
6144.1 Exemption from Instruction
6144.2- Dissection of Animals
6145 - Student Organization / Equal Access
6145.2 - Interscholastic and Intramural Athletics
6145.21 - Sunday Play of Postponed Friday and Saturday Games
6145.22 - Sportsmanship - Student Code of Conduct
6145.3 - Publications
6145.4 - Public Performances and Exhibitions
6145.5 - Organizations/Associations 
6145.6 - Travel and Exchange Programs
6145.7 - School Events - Meetings
6145.71 - School Activities Rules
6145.8 - Activity Funds Management
6145.81 - Student Fund Raising
6146 - Graduation Requirements
6146 - Performance Graduation Requirements (Regulation)
6146.1-Grading System
6146.11-Class Rank and Grade Weighting
6146.2- Statewide Mastery Exams
6151 -Class Size
6153-Field Trips
6154-Homework
6156.5- Instructional Planning/Schedules Lesson Plans
6159.1 -Paraeducators
6159- Individualized Education Program/Special Education Program
6160-Instructional Resources
6161 -Equipment, Books, and Materials
6161.1- Evaluation of Instructional Materials (Policy/Regulation)
6161.12- Free to Learn Bill of Rights (revised)
6161.2-Damaged or Lost Instructional Materials
6161.3 -Comparability of Services
6161.31-Title I Program
6161.7-Use of Proprietary Software Products
6162-Instructional Resources for Teachers
6162.3-Testing Program
6162.32-Test Integrity/Test Preparation
6162.4/1240- School Volunteers
6162.51- Surveys of Students (Student Privacy)
6162.6- Use of Copying Devices
6163.3(a)-Live Animals in the Classroom
6164 -Student Services and Diagnostic Counseling
6164.11 -Drugs, Tobacco, Alcohol
6164.12-Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
6164.2-Guidance and Counseling Services
6165 -Student Production of Services and Materials
6171-Special Education 
6171.1-Continuum of Services for Students with Disabilities
6171.2- Preschool Special Education
6172- Alternative Education Programs
6172.1-Gifted and Talented Students Program
6172.3-Home Schooling Statutory Authority
6172.4-Title I Parent Involvement
6172.6-External and Online Credit Options
6173 -Homebound Instruction
6176- Career and Vocational Education
6177-Use of Commercially Produced Video/DVD Recordings
6180 -Evaluation of the Instructional Program
6200-Adult Continuing Education
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