Frequently Asked Questions . . .

  • What are the DROP-OFF procedure for the car riders?
    Cars need to enter from Boyd School Road off East Morris Blvd (beside Davy Crockett Restaurant) and exit on Snyder Road. This keeps the flow going in 1 (one) direction in front of the school building. Students are to enter the school ONLY through the front double doors. The same procedure occurs in the afternoon.
  • Can I park anywhere in open parking spaces?
    No, if you need to park your vehicle, the lot across from the main building is available. The parking spaces in front and side of the main building are for the Miller Boyd Alternative School Administration, SROs and Staff members.
  • Can we pick up students who are not immediate family members?
    No, only immediate family members may pick up car riders. Pick ups must occur at 2:30 pm with no exceptions.

  • Will a simple offense result in expulsion?
    Yes, it is possible. The school maintains strict rules and repeated simple offenses may indicate a behavioral pattern rather than isolated incidents of talking or sleeping without permission.

  • Is bus transportation available?
    Bus transportation to Miller Boyd Alternative School is only provided if specified in the child's Individualized Education Program (IEP).

  • Can parents view security camera footage if their child is in trouble?
    No, Videos are for the Principal or School Resource Officers (SROs) only, to assist in clarifying incidents. due to privacy laws and the presence of other students in the footage, only school personnel are permitted to view the videos.

  • Can my child receive medication for a headache at school?
    Yes, provided that the parent has signed the necessary form, which must be on file in the school office. Medication should be brought to school by an adult in its original container and signed in at the front desk.

  • Can my child attend events at other schools?
    No, students remanded to the Alternative School are not permitted on other school campuses, as per county policy. This restriction extends to events hosted by out-of-county schools that involve Hamblen County students. Failure to comply may result in possible arrest and expulsion from the Miller Boyd Alternative School.