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Our students are exposed to a lot online. Did you know...

• There are over 500,000 online predators active daily? (FBI)
• Youth who spend 3+ hours on social media daily are 2x more likely to have anxiety and depression? (US HHS)
• Students ages 8-18 average 6-9 hours of daily screen time? (Common Sense Media)

Ben Hill County Schools is proud to announce a partnership with Parent ProTech. Starting in the 2025 - 2026 school year, all K-12 students will receive digital citizenship lessons and activities. In addition, parents will have free access to Parent ProTech comprehensive videos and resources to guide families through trends and parental controls.

What is Parent ProTech?

Think of it as your one-stop shop for all things online safety. From resources on social media and gaming to anti-bullying tips, Parent ProTech has resources you need to keep your child safe online and to help them build a healthy relationship with technology.

Here's what you get:

• Trends explained: Learn about the latest trends and platforms kids use.

• Protection tips: Learn how to use parental controls to protect your family from threats.

• Conversation starters: Get tips on how to talk to your child about their online life

Sign up for your free Parent ProTech Account Here

Ben Hill County School District Attendance Protocol 2025

Ben Hill County School District has begun a new Attendance Protocol. This protocol is to align our district with the new Senate Bill 123 (SB 123) that was signed by Governor Brian P. Kemp on April 28, 2025. This bill states that public schools are prohibited from expelling students solely due to absenteeism, promoting a more supportive approach to attendance issues. A student is considered “chronically absent” if they miss 10% or more of the school year. School systems with a chronic absenteeism rate of at least 10% or individual schools with rates at or above 15% are required to establish attendance review teams. The 10% is excused and unexcused absences, so our aim is to monitor ALL absences. 

The full letter is attached: click this link to see the letter that explains the protocol. Attendancelettertoparents091125.jpg

The protocol flow chart is as follows: AttendanceProtocolparent.jpg

If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's school or contact Jaquetta Brown or Jenny McCranie at Ben Hill Board of Education at 229-409-5500. You can also email us at jaquetta.brown@benhillschools.org or jenny.mccranie@benhillschools.org. 

 

 

 

 

2024-2024 Student Handbook with Code of Conduct for Primary, Elementary, Middle, and High School