2013 – 2014 FACULTY/STAFF HANDBOOK
750 NCHS ROAD CONWAY, NORTH CAROLINA 27820 TELEPHONE: (252) 585-0627 FASCIMILE: (252) 585-9019
Ms. Felisha Whitaker, School Executive Mr. Mark Long, Assistant School Executive , Assistant School Executive
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
750 NCHS ROAD TELEPHONE: (252) 585-0627 CONWAY, NORTH CAROLINA 27820 FASCIMILE: (252) 585-9019
August 25, 2013
As we embark upon this productive and rewarding school year, we wish each of you great health, renewed energy, and a passionate heart to embrace our school message - “We are more than Conquerors through “JAGUAR Effort & JAGUAR Choice”.
As always, thank you for your outstanding performance and a job well done! Remember, “You Are Who You Say You Are!”
Educationally yours,
Felisha Whitaker
Felisha Whitaker, School Executive
Mark Long Mark Long, Assistant School Executive
MISSION STATEMENT
Northampton County High School endeavors to graduate globally, productive citizens.
VISION STATEMENT
Northampton County High School will become an academic, athletic, and culturally responsive school of excellence.
WE BELEIVE…
All students can learn to their highest potential.
All instructional staff will provide lessons that are rigorous, global, and diverse.
Our mission endeavors to provide each student the opportunity to be prepared for a global society.
Everyone will be treated with dignity and respect.
Each student is valuable in the learning process.
All stakeholders will be involved in the educational process.
All employees will give their best service.
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 2012-2013 FACULTY/STAFF ROSTER
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY
Ms. Felisha Whitaker, School Executive
Mr. Mark Long Mr. Douglas Kilgore Assistant School Executive Assistant School Executive
Mr. Dexter Harris - Dean of Students/Athletic Director
OFFICE PERSONNEL
Mrs. Stacy Deloatch Mrs. Sharoyn V. Hardy Receptionist/Bookkeeper Power School Manager/Payroll
STUDENT SERVICES
Ms. Margaret Putney School Counselor
MEDIA SPECIALIST Mr. Corey Tyler
IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION Mr. Tony Flood
CHILD NUTRITION STAFF
Mrs. Mable Bradley, Manager Mrs. Lucille Deloatch Ms. Katina Davis Mr. Thomas Williams Ms. Tonya Worrock
CUSTODIAL STAFF
Mr. Ronnie Jerman, Head Custodian Ms. Sharee Conover Mr. Robert Webb Mr. Tony Davis
TEACHER ASSISTANTS
Mrs. Jackie Manley, Job Coach Ms. Devonya Sawyer
INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY/ & DEPARTMENT CHAIRS
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MATH DEPARTMENT Ms. April Archer Mr. Dale Hammer Ms. Mildred Braodnax Ms. Joseph Cobb Ms. Anne-Elise Hawkins Mr. Grayson Cooper Ms. Paige Pollara Mr. Denton Forner
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Mr. Greg Scott Mr. Linwood Harris Mr. Matthew McDaniel Ms. Kyria Edwards Ms. Paige Roseman Ms. Cynthia Ellis Ms. Katie Blakenbaker Ms. Amy Snider Mr. Matthew Davis
CAREER/TECHNICAL (CTE) DEPARTMENT Ms. Amy Bass Ms. Shari Joyner Mrs. Joyce Stephenson Ms. Ellie Garner-Rhodes Mr. Perry Roberts Mr. Brenda Wilkins Mrs. Angie Jenkins Mr. Bobby Warren
FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT FOREIGHN LANGUAGES Mr. Monte Freeman Mr. Jesus Mosquera Ms. Amy Harbin Mr. Willie Swain Ms. Altrovise Terry
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Mr. George Privott Mr. Jonathan White
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN JROTC Mr. Gregory Kennedy Colonel Jonathan Robinson Mrs. Shannon Mann Master Sgt. Rodney Anderson Ms. Eryn Tighe Ms. Kim Liccardo
ADMINISTRATOR’S MOTTO:
Direct, Honest, Respectful
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
FACULTY & STAFF PROFESSIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
“Fortune favors the prepared mind.” ˜ Louis Pasteur
It is the professional responsibility of each faculty and staff member of Northampton County High School to read and familiarize themselves with the contents of this handbook, Northampton County Schools Board Policy, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Policy and related materials. In addition, as a professional, you are personally responsible to uphold the highest levels of moral and ethical behavior while engaged in the valuable service of educating our students.
PROFESSIONALISM
Each member of the Northampton County High School faculty and staff is expected to conduct themselves at the level of professionalism afforded to our district position, training, and maturity. We serve as positive role models for the students of Northampton County High School and it is our responsibility to uphold that trust and reverence by ensuring we present ourselves in the most positive and upbeat manner. It is expected that Northampton County High School faculty and staff will dress professionally, act professionally, and speak in such positive and supportive tones that everyone who visits our school will see our dedication and love for our children. How we interact with the students, the parents, and the community sends a clear message of our level of compassion and commitment to Northampton County High School. Faculty and staff members are not to bring children or relatives to the school on instructional or non-instructional days. This is a liability issue for the county. If at any time, you feel that you cannot continue to support the vision, mission and students of Northampton County High School and Northampton County Public Schools, it would be in our very best interest for you to seek employment at an organization where you feel you can make that level of commitment.
DRESS
It is the responsibility of each faculty and staff member to dress in a professional manner while employed in the field of education. To that end, faculty and staff are expected to adhere to standards of dress and appearance that are compatible with an effective learning environment and functional workplace. Clothing must be functional and in good taste and should clearly exhibit a level of maturity and decorum. Each person must ensure that you model behaviors for our students who also have standards for their dress. If a teacher’s dress or appearance is such that it constitutes a threat to health, safety, or distracts the attention of the students or staff from their work, the principal will require the employee to change his or her appearance. Dress each day as if you are going on a professional job interview. Staff members should not wear bedroom shoes, flip-flops, jeans, shorts, or sneakers during the instructional day. If you are required to wear special shoes for medicinal purposes, please present medical note to the school executive.
FACULTY ATTENDANCE
The school day for faculty members is a continuous eight (8) hour period between the hours of 7:20 A.M. and 3:20 P.M.
At the start of the day, all faculty members are expected to provide active supervision and ARE TO BE AT that assignment starting promptly at or before 7:30 A.M. to supervise both their classroom and the hall outside their classroom. Teachers are expected to remain at that location until all students are in their First Block Class by 8:00 A.M. At the close of school, all faculty members are asked to remain at their classroom door until students have cleared the hall. At the change of class, all teachers will be stationed immediately outside their classrooms to supervise student movement. Individual and Team Planning periods will be used strictly for school-related matters, as it is a part of our Compensated Work Day. It is an opportunity to modify daily lessons, discuss student behaviors, analyze data, and share professional strategies for teaching. It is not an opportunity to handle personal business or to leave campus.
Faculty members are expected to be on site, with the exception of pre-arranged absences, for the entire length of the teacher day. Administrative approval is required for any exceptions. Do not request an “Early Release Form” on the same morning you wish to leave.
EVALUATION
Each faculty and staff member will be evaluated on an on-going basis in accordance with school, district, and state guidelines. Teachers are to bring their laptop to the post conference to electronically sign the evaluation at the end of the post conference.
SUBSTITUTE CALLING – Emergency Lesson Plans
Teachers who will be unable to attend school should notify the principal as soon as they are aware they will be absent. Call the principal and secure a substitute classes. Do not have another staff member, friend, or family member call the administrator unless it is circumstances beyond your control and you cannot call. It is the responsibility of all teachers to find a substitute for classes in case of absences. Please do not call the principal or assistant principal the morning of the absence stating a substitute could not be found.
Please try to schedule medical appointments and other obligations before school, after school, or during holidays when school is not in session. The shortage and cost of substitutes causes other teachers to cover your classes in your absence. Please inform the designated school administrator at least 24 hours prior to your absence so that a substitute can be secured. NO TEACHER IS ALLOWED TO JOIN HIS/HER CLASS WITH ANOTHER TEACHER’S CLASS OR TO LEAVE THAT CLASS WITH ANOTHER TEACHER UNLESS GIVEN PRIOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL.
District required workdays are MANDATORY for all teachers. Please do not request or submit a request for absence on a staff mandatory work day.
On Friday of alternating weeks when school is in session, an attendance report is filed with the Superintendent’s office listing the name, date, and reason for faculty absences. Please be cognizant of your absences.
Personal leave is to be used only for transacting or attending to personal, legal, household, family, or educational matters, which require absence during school hours. Personal leave days shall not be used to extend vacation periods or holidays. Except in extreme circumstances, personal leave will not be granted for the two days immediately prior to or the two days after a holiday, vacation, or break in daily instruction.
It is the responsibility of the individual teacher to leave detailed instruction for the substitute teacher. Plan books, seating charts, and attendance records must be in order, current, and available for the substitute in the upper right-hand desk drawer. In the event a teacher wishes to send in updated lesson plans, on the day of an illness, they may be left with a main office secretary or near the substitute sign-in sheet.
MINIMUM LEAVE TIME (NCBE Policy No. 5210) Leave time will be charged to employees in minimum units of one-half day. Legal References: 16 N.C.A.C. ' 6C.0401(i), ' 6C.0402(c) Adopted: July 1, 1996
EMERGENCY LESSON PLANS – All teachers will submit one week of lesson plans for their classes to be used in the unlikely event of an extended absence. These lesson plans must be detailed and include any forms or sheets needed for successful completion of the lesson. All Emergency Lesson Plans will be turned into the office by September 13, 2013. NO EXCEPTIONS!
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
To ensure that we offer the highest level of instruction here at Northampton County High School, it is the personal responsibility of each faculty and staff member to maintain current professional certification, and keep up-to-date on educational practices, theories, and research. This will be accomplished through an active participation in the district and university-sponsored staff development and academic offerings. Failure to maintain your certification will result in possible loss of pay or termination.
CLASSES MEETING OUT-OF-DOORS
All classes are to be held in their assigned locations. With the exception of physical education classes, no classes are to be taken out-of-doors without prior administrative approval. This will be granted for a justifiable educational purpose only.
HEALTH/SAFETY/ACCESS TO ALL ROOMS
Staff members/teachers shall not install additional locks or locking devices on any building door for the purpose of barring access via the established keying schedule for the building. All building spaces must be readily accessible for reasons of health, safety and welfare of all building occupants. To ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff – all teachers must be vigilant by ensuring that outside persons do not enter the building without clearance from the office. Door windows must be secured and exits monitored so that the safety of our school is not compromised. In the event that a strange person is seen in the building, contact the office immediately so that necessary action may be taken.
STAFF PARKING
All staff shall park in designated parking area for the staff. Staff shall not park on the lawn.
CARE OF CLASSROOMS
Classrooms and homerooms should be maintained in a neat, orderly fashion. Bulletin boards should be inviting and kept up-to-date. Current student work is to be posted outside of each class. It is the responsibility of the teacher to keep a close check on the condition of all desks and equipment in the room. The marking or defacing of desks or other school property should not be tolerated. Desks should be kept free of debris. The teacher will see that the desks in the classroom are emptied frequently. Teachers are to keep classrooms clean and conducive to learning.
The last teacher to occupy the room at the close of the school day will see that the blinds are down and the windows are closed and locked. The last teacher to occupy the room, on a given day, has the responsibility to turn off the lights, and to close and lock the classroom door. During the school day, when a room is to be left unoccupied for one or more class periods, the last teacher to leave the room has the responsibility to turn off the lights and to lock the classroom door. Broken or faulty classroom equipment must be reported to the Main Office before the end of the day that it was observed.
The custodial staff sweeps the floors of each classroom every evening and performs other maintenance tasks as directed by the school administration. In the event that your room has not been cleaned regularly or if there is a hazardous or safety concern; contact the office immediately.
If two or more teachers share a room, every effort should be made to leave work on the blackboard, which the previous teacher has indicated that he wished saved. Before leaving the room, the teacher should erase all work, which he does not wish saved. The top of teachers’ desks will be left sufficiently clear so that teachers sharing the room will have a place in which to leave materials related to the instructional program. Emergency Windows with hinges should never be opened since the wind sometimes catches the glass and damages the hinges and/or the glass.
BOOK ISSUANCE
Each teacher is required to keep a record of the book number assigned to each student and the condition of the book when issued (New, Good, Fair, or Poor). Any questions related to cost of replacement, repair or damage will be forwarded to the assistant principal in charge of textbooks. Teachers will write the name of the student in the space provided along with the current year. Students who transfer out will turn books in to teachers. Students who leave the school will turn books in to the school counselor. Students will retain their books up to the time of their final exam. Books are to be turned in to the teacher just before the final exam is taken.
LOST BOOKS (Lost Book Form)
When a student loses a book, the teacher will complete a lost book form in duplicate (teacher keeps 2nd copy). A copy of the lost book form should be presented by the student in the main office with the money. When the money is paid, the secretary will sign the lost book form and return the slip to the teacher and a replacement book will be issued. Teachers will notify parents immediately of lost books so that they can make arrangements for payment and issuance of another book.
If a student loses or fails to return a book, parents will pay to replace the book based upon the following formula:
1st year of Usage – 100% of replacement cost 2nd year of Usage – 80% of replacement cost 3rd year of Usage – 60% of replacement cost 4th year of Usage – 40% of replacement cost 5th year of Usage – 20% of replacement cost
Students who transfer from one class to another will return the issued book to their teacher. In the event that a student withdraws from school, each book must be returned prior to completion of official withdrawal.
LOCKERS
IMPORTANT: Students are allowed to enter their lockers at the following times: Before First Block Before Lunch After Lunch Dismissal
Students are prohibited from entering their lockers at all other times unless given written permission by a teacher and/or administrator.
All homeroom teachers will assign lockers to all enrolled students. Students will be given until September 16, 2013 to pay the $5.00 fee for the lock and locker rental. All lockers without a lock will be clipped and students will not have access to any locker. NO sharing of lockers is allowed. Students must understand that school-issued lockers are subject to search at any time by school administration. It is equally important that students not allow other students to use their lockers as the student who was assigned the locker will be held directly responsible if contraband or other illegal materials are located. Students must report all claims of locker theft or vandalism to the school resource officer and administration immediately.
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL and Northampton County Public Schools will not be held liable or responsible for items that are lost or stolen while stored in the lockers. Students should not bring large amounts of cash, valuable personal items, electronics, or other objects that might be stolen. Lockers should contain books and other school-related materials. Under no circumstances, will a school-wide or hall locker search be initiated to locate a stolen item.
CLASS RECORD BOOKS
The TAMS (Teacher Assistant Module) and a class record book are the school’s OFFICIAL RECORD of matters relating to each student in each teacher’s class. They must be complete in scope and accurately done. All teachers are required to use TAMS and a record book to record all grades and accurate attendance. Each teacher is to create a “key” of meaning on the inside front cover to explain the system of organization used in record book. Each student must receive a minimum of one grade per week. Class record books shall show all grades, appropriately annotated for clarity of meaning. Each class of students shall have a complete record of grades to include the two or (four) quarterly grades and a final grade at the end of the course. TAMS and the class record books are subject to review by the principal, assistant principal or other designated member of superintendent’s administrative team. In accordance with the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction, teachers’ class record books are to be retained within the building for two (2) years. Accordingly, all teachers will be required to surrender their class record book to the main office at the end of each school year. These “marks gathering” are to be submitted to the NC WISE Data Manager, in a timely manner as requested. Usually, this will be 10:30 a.m. on the date due.
At the end of the school year – Each Department Chairperson will collect all grade books from their respective department and bring them to the front office for storage.
FERPA/GRADES
CLASS RECORD BOOKS
Teachers should not allow students to correct papers that will be recorded as a grade. When the teacher allows students to score each other’s quizzes, test, or other assignments while the teacher is reviewing the correct answers with the entire class, the teacher is in violation of FERPA.
FACULTY MEETINGS
Regularly scheduled faculty & staff development called by the principal will be held on Wednesday of each week. All teachers are expected to attend unless excused in advance. The principal will use faculty/staff e-mail or weekly highlight to communicate with all employees. All faculty and staff will check for administrative messages before 2:00 P.M. each day. Unless there is a need for a meeting, the majority of information will be disseminated in this fashion.
Regardless of that fact, all faculty and staff will schedule each Wednesday after school for staff development and/or meetings. Do not schedule medical and personal obligations on this day, as it must be reserved for school business.
COMMITTEES / EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES / DUTY
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL faculty and staff will serve on various committees that foster a sense of pride and community. In addition, faculty and staff will serve as athletic coaches, club sponsors, and program coordinators. It is the direct responsibility of the activity sponsor to ensure that all students have left the campus after an event. For example, after returning from a field trip or athletic event, faculty and staff sponsors/coaches must remain on campus until the final student has left to go home. This includes practices, rehearsals, and club meetings. Faculty will also be assigned duties that assist in the management of the overall school. Duty rosters and schedules will be developed and disseminated to all involved staff.
FIELD TRIPS
All Field trips must be part of the overall educational mission here at Northampton County High School. Teachers requesting field trips must submit those requests to the principal at least thirty (30) school days prior to the date of departure. Proof of funding for any trip must be secured at least five (5) days prior to departure.
Field trips must not conflict with standardized testing schedules. In the event that a transportation company must be used, the principal, chief financial officer and district superintendent must approve the contract. Teachers are not to submit field trip requests after May 15th.
A Field Trip Parental Permission form may be obtained from the main office. It must be completed and submitted to the teacher. Verbal permission will not be accepted via telephone. Each parent must execute this written agreement before a child is allowed to leave campus. A copy of this agreement will be filed in the main office and the original will accompany the supervising teacher on the trip.
A faculty member must accompany each bus, and any student who goes on the bus must return on it unless he/she has written permission from parents and principals to do otherwise. Adult to student ratios will be consistent with grade level, and age, according to the North Carolina Department of Education guidelines. Lesson plans must be submitted for students who will not attend the trip and accommodations must be made for students unable to pay the required cost. Overnight trips are prohibited unless approved by the principal, superintendent, and the Northampton County Board of Education.
Chaperones will have a roster of names, which will be checked as students enter the bus on both the outbound and inbound trips. This roster should be distributed to all teachers one week before the field trip. Teachers should be aware of any students requiring medication and their illness prior to the trip.
INSURANCE OF COVERAGE FOR TRIPS
Individual Family Insurance plans for students will cover field trips under the contract policy when the following guidelines are followed. Trips must be – school sponsored, supervised by school faculty, and for trips that require an overnight stay, an itinerary shall be submitted for the Plans approval at least 60 (sixty) days in advance of the departure date.
ITINERARY MUST INCLUDE:
a. Listing of all events and activities to be included i.e. when and where the students will be at all times. b. Where the students are staying for the night. c. Mode of transportation. d. School and District approval. As always, all requests for coverage are subject to plan review. Also, the School District will always review any injury for extenuating circumstances.
ITINERARY REQUIRED FOR OVERNIGHT STAYS MUST SHOW: (a) trip schedules (b) School and University approval (c) Names of Supervisors – defined by the Plan as employees of the School (d) Room and board plans for male and female students.
SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT FIELD TRIP COVERAGE: When the students are not under direct supervision of school faculty, there is no coverage. THIS WILL NOT OCCUR.
ACTIVITIES COVERED BY INSURANCE FOR SAME DAY TRIPS AND OVERNIGHT STAYS: (a) School vehicles, (b) Leased coaches, (c) Activities that are School and University approved and supervised by school personnel, hotel rooms (subject to Plan review) (d) Meals supervised by school personnel.
IN THE EVENT OF AN INJURY: Individual family Medical Insurance plans provide secondary excess coverage according to a scheduled plan of payment fees. Accidents/injuries are to be reported to the school nurse and principal immediately or next school day. EMERGENCY (FIRE & HURRICANE) DRILLS
EMERGENCY DRILLS
FIRE Drills
Emergency drills are important exercise practices to help ensure the safety of students in case of an emergency. Fire Drills will be held each month and each student must understand the need for following instructions and the serious nature of these exercises. The teacher will review with all classes the instructions for leaving the room. The door of the classroom will have the exiting instructions for each room.
Students are to line up single file and leave the room as soon as possible after the fire bell sounds. Students should remain in line and move rapidly without running, to their proper locations on the grounds. No one is to return to the building until the all-clear bell has sounded with three (3) distinct long rings.
There is to be absolutely no talking from the time the bell sounds until the students return to their rooms. Teachers must accompany their classes and be sure that strict order is maintained. Teachers are to take class rosters so that attendance can be checked.
INCLEMENT WEATHER – SCHOOL CLOSINGS/DELAYS
The safety of all students is our first concern when deciding if schools must be closed or their opening delayed due to inclement weather conditions. Here are several things to remember:
1. The decision to close or delay openings will be made by district office administration no later than 6:45 A.M. However, whenever possible, the decision will be made the evening before. 2. Information about school closings or delayed openings will be aired on these Media Services:
3. RADIO Stations TELEVISION Stations
WCBT – Roanoke Rapids – 1230 WNCT – Greenville – Channel 9 WEVA – Emporia, VA – 88 WITN – Washington – Channel 7 WPTM/FM – Weldon – 102.3 WRAL – Raleigh – Channel 5 WSMY – Weldon – 1400 WYAL – Scotland Neck – 1280 WBCG – Murfreesboro – 98.3
In addition to these media services, the administration of Northampton County High School will activate the ALERT NOW to notify our school faculty and staff.
4. Please DO NOT CALL the school, the principal, the administrative office or the news media. 5. If no announcements are made, you may assume that school will operate on its normal schedule. 6. Weather conditions sometimes worsen during the day, after students have arrived at school. If early dismissal from school is necessary, local radio and television stations will make the announcements. Working parents and guardians are advised to make special provisions for childcare on those days when school must be dismissed early.
REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE 2012 – 2013
7:35 – 7:55 Breakfast 8:00 – 9:35 Block #1 9:40 – 11:15 Block #2 11:20 – 1:30 Block #3 11:25 – 11:55 1st Lunch Freshman Academy Class time: 12:00 – 1:30 12:10 – 12:40 2nd Lunch CTE Class time 11:20 – 12:05; 12:45 – 1:30 1:00 – 1:30 3rd Lunch Administrative Building Class time: 11:20 -12:55
ENRICHMENT BELL SCHEDULE 2012 - 2013
7:35 – 7:55 Breakfast 8:00 – 9:25 1st Block 9:30 – 10:10 Enrichment 40 mins 10 – 11:35 2nd Block 11:40 – 1:30 3rd Block 11:45 – 12:10 1st Lunch 25 mins Class time: 12:15 – 1:30 80 mins nd 12:20 – 12:45 2 Lunch Class time: 11:40 – 12:15; 12:50 – 1:30 80 mins. 1:00 – 1:25 3rd Lunch Class time: 11:40 – 1:00 80 mins 1:30 – 3:00 4th block 90 mins
ONE HOUR DELAY
8:55 – 10:10 Block #1 10:15 – 11:25 Block #2 11:30 – 1:30 Block #3 11:30 – 11:55 1st Lunch (Freshman Academy) 12:15 – 12:35 2nd Lunch (CTE) 1:00 – 1:25 3rd Lunch (Administrative Building) 1:30 – 3:00 Block #4
TWO – HOUR DELAY
10:00 – 10:55 Block # 1 11:00 – 12:55 Block # 3 11:05 – 11:30 1st Lunch (Freshman Academy) 11:45 – 12:10 2nd Lunch (CTE) 12:30 -12:55 3rd Lunch (Administrative Building) 1:00 – 1:55 Block #2 2:00 – 3:00 Block #4 EARLY DISMISSAL BELL SCHEDULE
12:00 P.M. STUDENT DISMISSAL
8:00 – 8:55 Block # 1 9:00 – 9:55 Block # 4 10:30 – 10:55 1st Lunch (Freshman Academy) 11:00 – 11:25 2nd Lunch (CTE) 11:30 – 11:55 3rd Lunch (Administrative Building) 12:00 P.M. Student Dismissal
1:00 P.M. STUDENT DISMISSAL
8:00 – 8:55 Block # 1 9:00 – 9:55 Block # 4 10:00 – 11:55 Block 3 10:30 – 10:55 1st Lunch (Freshman Academy) 11:00 – 11:25 2nd Lunch (CTE) 11:30 – 11:55 3rd Lunch (Administrative Building) 12:00 – 12:55 4th Block 1:00 Student Dismissal
1:30P.M. STUDENT DISMISSAL
8:00 – 9:15 Block # 1 9:20 – 10:35 Block #2 10:40 – 11:55 Block #4 12:05 – 12:25 1st Lunch (Freshman Academy Building) 12:35 – 12:55 2nd Lunch (CTE Building) 1:05 – 1:30 3rd Lunch (Administrative Building) 1:30 Student Dismissal
LESSON PLANS
The lesson plans of each teacher must be made out weekly in advance. All teachers are required to complete comprehensive lesson plans. Lesson plans will be submitted to the principal each Monday NO LATER than 8:00 a.m. This is part of our short range planning and is included in the Summative Teacher Evaluation Program. Lesson plans must be in a three ring binder and completed for a continuous five-day period, which should be on the teacher’s desk each Monday morning. Lesson plans will be in direct correlation with the NCSCOS. Teachers will be able to produce lesson plans on demand to administrators for both unannounced observations and classroom visits. They must be written so that they are clear to any substitute teacher and readily available to that teacher. The lesson plans of all teachers are subject to review by the principal, assistant principals, and district administrators at any time. Pacing guides should also be maintained in the same 3-ring binder.
PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM/COMMUNICATION
Public address announcements can be made over the one-way speakers and/or the main office telephone in classrooms from the administrative office location. Announcements to be made by students will require the written approval of a staff member (signature on announcement form) and administrative review prior to actual announcements being made. To ensure a minimum of classroom interruptions, school-wide announcements will be made by 8:15 A.M. and 2:55 P.m. All-Calls for students or faculty will not be made unless approved by the principal. Ensure that all announcements are brief, well written, legible, and timely. Denote whether it should be read once or over a period of time. Include the initial date of the announcement on the form provided by the office.
ROOM TELEPHONES
Faculty and staff will use these telephones to complete school-related business and will not make personal calls during classroom instruction. These telephones are to be used to communicate with parents, guardians, office, or other school-related personnel in the execution of a teacher’s duties. Usage of the telephones during instruction is prohibited and must be limited to only the above-mentioned instances.
TEACHER CELLULAR TELEPHONE USE
Faculty and staff will use their own personal cellular telephones only when they do not have students under their direct supervision. Under no circumstances, will a teacher use a cellular telephone to conduct personal business during the instructional day unless it is during their duty- free lunch period. Usage of your personal cellular telephone to contact parents or to complete other school-related business is done voluntarily and without compensation. In the event that a faculty member is chaperoning a school-related trip, use of the personal telephone may be required in the event of an emergency and they will be appropriately compensated.
ATHLETICS/EXTRA CURRICULUM ACTIVIES
Northampton County High School offers a wide variety of extra-curricular activities that supplement the academic environment here. The primary goal of these activities is to offer students additional opportunities for participation in wholesome and enriching experiences. These activities include athletics, band, JROTC, academic clubs, and others are privileges afforded to those students who have met a lofty academic and behavioral standard. Because these students represent the high school and the community, unsportsmanlike, illegal, or unethical behavior will not be tolerated and will be grounds for immediate removal or dismissal.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
It is expected that all teachers will maintain conditions in classrooms so that effective school work can be accomplished. If discipline problems arise, which the teacher feels cannot be handled alone; the problem will be referred to the assistant principal. If a student is sent directly from class to the assistant principal, the office must be informed by telephone/intercom that the student is on the way and when possible, issue the student a disciplinary referral. Under no circumstances should a student be put out of class without instructions to report to a specific administrative office or redirect room. If a student must be removed immediately, complete an office disciplinary referral form and sent that with another trustworthy student after sending the disruptive student to the redirect room.
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STANDARDS FOR STUDENTS
We show respect for self, others, personal space, rights and properties of others. We speak in respectful tones We bring/take all required material (including homework) with us each day. We follow directions the first time they are given. We go to and stay in our assigned areas of the building at all times.
Students who are disciplinary problems are not to be put in the hall. In most cases, before a teacher sends a student to the assistant principal, the teacher is required to make a serious attempt to solve the discipline problem at the teacher level. Each teacher will follow this due process for student misbehavior:
1. Verbal Warning 2. Teacher/Student Conference (Parent Contact) 3. Teacher Detention (Parent Contact) 4. Behavioral Referral to School Counselor (Parent Contact) 5. Behavioral Referral to Assistant Principal (Parent Contact) * 6. Behavioral Referral to Principal (Parent/Student Conference) *
* May include some form of administrative disciplinary action.
Removal of Disruptive Students (Please refer to the Northampton County High School Code of Conduct for guidance).
Procedures for disciplinary removal of disruptive students:
A student’s behavior can affect a teacher’s ability to teach and can make it difficult for other students in the classroom to learn. In most instances, the classroom teacher can control a student’s behavior and maintain or restore control over the classroom by using good classroom management techniques. These techniques may include practices that involve the teacher directing a student to move within the classroom to give the student an opportunity to regain his or her composure and self-control in an alternative setting. Such practices may include, but not limited to: (1) Short-term “time out” in an adjoining classroom or in In School Suspension room; (2) Accompanying a student into the hallway for a brief conference; (3) Sending a student to the assistance principal’s office for the remainder of the class time only; or (4) Sending a student to a school counselor or other district staff member for counseling.
Time-honored classroom management techniques such as these do not constitute disciplinary removals for purposes of this code. Teachers must always treat students with respect and display a level of professionalism consistent with their training and level of maturity. While a student may become disrespectful, no member of the faculty or staff will be verbally or physically abusive to a student. Such behavior by any member is grounds for immediate suspension and possible termination.
On occasion, a student’s behavior may become disruptive. A disruptive student is a student who is substantially disruptive of the educational process or substantially interferes with the teacher’s authority over the classroom. A substantial disruption of the educational process or substantial interference with a teacher’s authority occurs when a student demonstrates a persistent unwillingness to comply with the teacher’s instructions or repeatedly violates the teacher’s classroom behavior rules.
A classroom teacher will report the nature and severity of the student disruption to the school administrators and it is the responsibility of the principal and assistant principal to decide whether a student will be given any form of administrative punishment. Teachers will use a student disciplinary referral to report the serious infraction. Please be mindful that these documents can be subpoenaed in a court case. Refrain from using colorful or derogatory terms to describe the student or his/her actions. Summarize the disruption, the role of the student, and your attempts to diffuse it. IMPORTANT: Do not list the name of another student on the document as witness or participant. If there is a need for a subsequent descriptive document, the administrator will request it with additional student names. If the disruptive student does pose a danger or ongoing threat of disruption to the academic process, the teacher must immediately contact the office and request their immediate removal from class.
Within 24-hours after the student’s removal, the principal or assistant principal may notify the student’s parents that the student has been removed from class and why. The notification must also inform the parent that he or she has the right, upon request, to meet informally with the principal or his designee to discuss the reasons for the removal. The principal may require the teacher who ordered the removal to attend the informal conference. Parents have the right of an appeal of any suspension or administrative punishment. Both students and parents will be notified of this right in addition to central services personnel that they may contact in the event that they are not satisfied with the decision of the principal.
If at the meeting the student denies the charges, the principal or the principal’s designee will explain why the student was removed and give the student and the student’s parents a chance to present the student’s version of the relevant events. The meeting will be scheduled within 24 hours of the student’s removal, only upon the request of the parent. This timing of the informal meeting may be extended by mutual agreement of the parent and principal.
The principal or the principal’s designee may overturn the suspension of the student from school if the principal finds any one of the following:
a. The charges against the student are not supported by substantial evidence. b. The student’s removal is otherwise in violation of the law, including the Code of Conduct. c. The conduct warrants suspension from school pursuant to NC Education Law and a suspension will be imposed.
Removal of a student with a disability, under certain circumstances, may constitute a change in the student’s placement. Accordingly, no teacher may remove a student with a disability from his or her class until he or she has verified with the principal or the chairperson of the Committee on Special Education that the removal will not violate the student’s rights under state or federal law or regulation.
PLEASE PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Students may not be permanently excluded from a class unless the exclusion is authorized by an administrator and after a consultation with the guidance department has been held. Teachers do not have authority to drop students from class. Teachers also are not to encourage a student to suggest moving to another teacher’s class. 2. Teachers ARE NOT TO leave students in classes, hallway, cafeteria, gymnasium or homerooms UNATTENDED. If a teacher must leave a class or homeroom because of an emergency, the office should be notified at once and someone will be sent to cover the class.
3. CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IS PROHIBITED
4. Teachers do not have authority to assign students to ISS/Suspension
SUSPENSION
If the student is insubordinate or disorderly, his/her conduct in school endangers the safety, morals, health or welfare of others, the principal or designee may suspend a student for a period of time not to exceed ten (10) days. In case of a suspension the pupil and the person in parental relationship can request an opportunity for an informal conference with the principal or designee, at which time the person in parental relationship shall be authorized to ask questions in reference to suspensions.
Disciplinary action imposed on students such as, but not limited to suspension, shall follow established procedure of stressing advice and counsel, opportunities for discussion among appropriate individuals, written records of progress, referrals and actions taken to provide the greatest possible assistance to the student.
Teachers are expected to consult with parents, to the extent possible, well before situations reach the level of suspension.
All suspensions, regardless of duration, are reported to the district office using software monitored by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. A suspended student may be readmitted to school whenever such action appears to be in the best interest of the school district and the student.
DRESS CODE
Students are expected to adhere to standards of dress and appearance that are compatible with an effective learning environment. Presenting a bodily appearance or wearing clothing which is disruptive, provocative, revealing, profane, vulgar, offensive or obscene, or which endangers the health or safety of the students or others is prohibited. All faculty and staff will consistently support and enforce the dress code established by the local Board of Education to ensure that students are treated fairly and equally in this and other situations.
CELLULAR TELEPHONES (Student Possession and Use)
Cellular telephones are permitted in the school under the following conditions: The must be turned off during the entire day. They cannot be visible – should be placed in a purse, deep in student’s pocket, or secured in his or her locker. They are not to be clipped on the outer part or inner part of the pants or other clothing item. Students are not to text or otherwise use the telephone at all during the school day. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in the following action(s):
FIRST OFFENSE: Confiscation of telephone (returned to parent)
SECOND OFFENSE: Confiscation of telephone (returned to parent) – ISS (One (1) day of In-School Suspension)
THIRD OFFENSE: Confiscation of telephone (Three days Out-of-School Suspension) Failure to give the telephone to the Teacher or Administration will result in an immediate Five (5) day Out-of-School Suspension.
POLICIES, GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES
EQUAL OPPORTUITY NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, HANDICAPPING CONDITION AND/OR AGE
Northampton County Public Schools and Northampton County High School do not discriminate on the basis of sex, handicapping condition and/or age in the education programs or activities, which it operates. This policy on non-discrimination includes the following areas: recruitment and appointment of employees; employment pay and benefits; counseling services for students; access by students of educational programs, course offerings and student activities.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Students are not permitted to take food or beverage from the cafeteria or to bring cafeteria food or beverage into the classrooms without a pass from an administrator or the school nurse. Students are prohibited from having beverages in the halls or classrooms regardless of where they were purchased. This rule is not intended to prohibit the carrying of a closed bag lunch to or from a hall locker or to the cafeteria. In an effort to model this rule, teachers are to refrain from having beverages in the hall, and will not consume food or beverage in the classroom during teaching periods. Teachers/staff are not to send students to the cafeteria to get them food.
OFFICE ACCESS
Students will remain in the classrooms unless there is an emergency, major disciplinary infraction, or they have been called to the office by an administrator or other staff member. Students who are awaiting the arrival of a parent/guardian will remain in the classroom until called to the office for early dismissal.
EARLY DISMISSAL
A student who is to be dismissed early for justifiable reasons must bring a note a day in advance or on the morning of the early dismissal to include parent’s name and contact number.
HOMEWORK
Outside preparations are essential to a full learning experience. Regular homework assignments are encouraged. Teachers of all subjects are expected to give regular homework assignments. Homework reinforces lessons taught in class and should never be so excessive that it is not beneficial. It should never be given as a form of punishment and should be part of the overall curriculum. Students are expected to have homework every night of the school week and in some cases on weekends. Regularly stress recreational reading and keeping up with local, state, national, and world affairs.
When determining the amount of homework to be given, teachers should keep in mind that students will have homework from other courses. Overall, students should have no more than two or three hours of homework a night. Each level may coordinate the amount and frequency of homework through their regular efforts to integrate the curriculum by team planning.
PARKING PERMITS
Students may only park in the student parking lot and will not be allowed to park on the grass. Students are required to have a student parking decal displayed in their vehicle at all times. All students will complete a “Parking Agreement” and provide all necessary documentation before they are issued a parking decal. Any vehicle parked in the student parking area without authorization is subject to towing at the owner’s expense. Students who drive to school, that are excessively tardy to school; will have their parking privilege suspended or revoked. All parking decals must be purchased by Monday, September 16, 2013.
PARENT – TEACHER CONFERENCES
Conferences should be arranged when students fail persistently or neglect assignments or other responsibilities. IT IS THE TEACHER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP PARENTS INFORMED OF A STUDENT’S PROGRESS. This may be done by letter, phone, or personal conference. Teachers are not to communicate or send messages to parents by another staff member. The staff and facilities of the guidance office are available to assist teachers in planning and conducting conferences. Teachers will contact parents of all students assigned via telephone and letters home before the end of the fifteenth day of instruction at the beginning of the semester. It is our mission to ensure positive relationships with the home and to accomplish this there will be regular communications with parents in the form of phone calls, emails, letters home, or conferences. It is important to report positive or improved behavior of students, as well as negative behavior. Parents consistently complain that teachers do not communicate with them enough. We will ensure that there is a positive flow of communication. If a teacher believes a parent is being abusive or confrontational during the conference, end it immediately and report the incident to an administrator. Teachers may request that an administrator sit in or facilitate a conference.
Northampton County High School Guidelines Governing In-School Distribution of Materials
It is the responsibility of the teacher to ensure that all materials distributed to students meet the strict guidelines associated with age-appropriateness and educational value. All materials, including videotapes, news articles, and compact discs must be properly screened and approved before used in the classroom. In the event that a teacher or staff member fails to complete the process below, they will be subject to sanction that might include suspension, loss of pay and possibly termination. Always follow the procedure.
Whereas, the public school program is designed to meet the physical, social, intellectual and esthetic needs of the students, NCHS welcomes the interest and assistance of parents, students, and community members in fulfilling these objectives.
Whereas, the principal is charged with the responsibility of administering the orderly operation of the education process used to achieve these goals, the distribution of all materials in school, requires the authorization of the principal.
The following procedures will serve as guidelines for the distribution of such materials:
1. A copy of the materials will be submitted to the principal for review with the understanding that a definite, brief period of time will be specified for review. The principal may appoint a committee to assist in the review. 2. A statement of purpose, the name and address of any sponsoring organizations, and the name, address and phone number of a specific person responsible for the publication and distribution of the materials must accompany the request. 3. If, after review, authorization for distribution is given, a suitable time and place for such distribution will be established by the principal. 4. If, in the opinion of the principal, the material will interfere with the proper and orderly operation and discipline of the school, or will cause violence or disorder, or will be so offensive to the reasonable sensibilities of any racial, religious, or ethnic group, permission for its distribution shall be denied. Distribution of publications whose purpose is to further personal or organizational monetary gain shall be denied unless the publication is associated with a school sponsored drive. The principal shall notify the petitioner of the reason for denial of permission. 5. Approval for distribution of materials to all, or substantially all of the grade levels of the district also requires prior approval of the superintendent. 6. Please do not tape or post any materials to the administrative office windows or counter.
MEDIA CENTER PROCEDURE
Teachers who wish to bring classes to the media center for research are urged to sign up as far in advance as possible. Two classes can use the media center at the same time only with the permission of the media specialist. Teachers will not send students to the media center as a “time out” or as punishment for misbehavior. The media specialist will determine the schedule for class visits and under no circumstances, will a teacher bring a class to the center and then leave the room. Teachers are asked to call the media center before sending any student or group of students to the media center.
The media specialist will be given the authority to send students back to their room for being unruly and will also be allowed to exclude unruly or noisy students from the media center for a short period of time commensurate with the circumstances. The media specialist has the responsibility of communicating directly with the teacher involved.
MAILBOXES
Each teacher is provided with a mailbox in the Mail Room. Teachers are expected to check the mailbox for messages in the morning upon arrival, at lunchtime, and at the end of the day prior to departure. In addition, teachers are expected to check their e-mail by 2:00pm each day. Because of the sensitive nature of some communications, students are prohibited from retrieving materials from a teacher’s mailbox under any circumstances.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Teachers are encouraged to utilize the knowledge and talents of members of the community and university college system. All classroom guests require prior approval of the principal at least five (5) instructional days prior to the visit. Be sensitive to the fact that some parents might object to speakers who talk about religious or controversial topics. In such a case, permission forms will be sent home for parental approval for their child to attend.
FUND RAISING
The following district wide administrative guidelines for student fund raising activities are stated below:
1. Student fund raising events shall be kept to a minimum. No fund raising activity of any type shall take place without the prior written approval of the building principal. A fund raising request/approval/accounting form is available online. 2. Those engaged in fund raising activities will make clear the school organization for which the funds are being raised. 3. Fund raising projects shall be limited to items and activities not generally funded through the school district budget. 4. Fund raising activities will not interfere with the regular operation of the school. 5. House-to-house solicitation is not permissible. 6. No student shall be required to sell anything as a condition for participation in any school sponsored activity. Participation in fund raising shall be voluntary. 7. Although students involved in fund raising activities shall be permitted to sell raffles tickets on merchandise, they shall not sell tickets for cash awards without parental permission. 8. All monies collected must be turned into the office at the close of each business day (By 3:30p.m.). For field trips and other sales (other than single item candy sales, less than $1.00) a receipt must be issued to each buyer. In the event that money is not turned into the office – the funds must be given to an administrator to be secured in the office safe. 9. Any other questions concerning Funds should be directed to the bookkeeper.
GRANTS / OUTSIDE DONATIONS
We welcome faculty and staff efforts to secure outside donations and grant funds to support the educational mission of our school. Prior to applying for any grant or accepting any outside donation of funds or materials; there must be clearance granted by the Principal. Any solicitation of funds or materials must be cleared through school district officials so that their tax-exempt status can be maintained and so that there is no conflict of interest. Decisions on these matters will be made in a timely fashion.
RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS
Teachers are advised to take religious holidays into consideration when assigning work and administering tests. Tests should not be administered on religious holidays and, to the extent possible, should not be scheduled the day after a religious holiday.
PROCEDURES FOR TEACHERS HELPING STUDENTS IN CRISIS
If a teacher becomes aware of a student experiencing a problem in his/her life, which may be affecting learning capacity, how should that teacher proceed?
Options – not always sequential or all inclusive:
Talk to the student. Listen to the student Refer the student to appropriate school personnel Encourage the student to trust that same personnel. Accompany the student to those same personnel.
*Appropriate School Personnel – Assistant Principal, School Counselors, Drop Out Prevention Coordinator, School Psychologists, School Social Worker, Behavior Support Staff, and School Nurse.
PROCEDURE FOR TAKING MAKE-UP EXAMS
In the event a student must make up an exam, it is recommended that the exam be taken in the teacher’s classroom during the student’s lunch period or after school. WHEN THOSE OPTIONS ARE NOT FEASIBLE and the teachers give make up exams in places other than in their classroom, alternative locations under the direct supervision of another teacher may be considered. First and foremost such arrangements are to be considered in the arena of professional courtesy from one staff member to another and will require voluntary compliance. Alternate locations should be arranged ahead of time with the other teacher and the make-up exams should be left with that teacher before and after the exam. Those alternative locations may be the media center, guidance office, or the main office.
TESTING MODIFICATIONS
Federal regulations mandate testing modifications for many students. The determination of a student’s eligibility for these modifications is primarily the responsibility of the Committee on Special Education in accordance with North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction. The Principal also has the authority to determine testing modifications in certain instances through a recommendation from the building 504 committee.
The use of testing modifications allows for the fair evaluation of learning by providing students with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of skills and the attainment of knowledge without being unfairly hindered by the presence of a disability. Guidelines of the Committee on Special Education specify that testing modifications are to be the minimum necessary, yet sufficient to allow the student to participate on an equal basis. In administering the required modifications, it is the intent of NCHS to provide fair and equal testing for all students.
1) Testing Modifications Procedures The use of some or all-testing modifications is to be determined by the specific testing needs of the individual student.
2) Notification to Staff A memo will be distributed to all staff outlining specific procedures to be followed when testing modifications are being used.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Northampton County Schools (NCS) and Northampton County High School are committed to safeguarding the right of all members of the school district community to an educational and work environment that is free from all forms of sexual harassment. To this end, they prohibit all forms of sexual harassment on school grounds, school buses and at all school-sponsored activities, programs and events including those that take place at locations outside the district. Sexual harassment does not only depend upon the offender’s intention but also upon how the target perceives the behavior or is affected by it. NCS and NCHS recognize that sexual harassment can originate from a person of either sex against a person of the opposite or same sex, and from peers as well as supervisors.
Therefore, NCS and NCHS prohibit all unwelcome behaviors of a sexual nature, which are either designed to extort sexual favors, or which have the purpose or affect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. NCS and NCHS also prohibit any retaliatory behavior against complainants or any witnesses.
In order for NCHS to effectively enforce this policy and to take prompt corrective measures it is essential that all victims of sexual harassment and persons with knowledge of sexual harassment report the harassment immediately. The NCHS will promptly investigate all complaints or sexual harassment, formal or informal, verbal or written. To the extent possible, all complaints will be treated in a confidential manner. Limited disclosure may be necessary to complete a thorough investigation.
If, after appropriate investigation, NCHS finds a violation of this policy, prompt corrective action will be taken in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement, district policy and state law.
NCHS and NCS are directed to develop and implement specific procedures on reporting, investigating and remedying allegations of sexual harassment. In addition, training programs, for example workshops, shall be designed to avoid sexual harassment. Such procedures are to be consistent with any applicable provisions contained in the district’s collective bargaining agreement and the state law.
SMOKING ON SCHOOL PREMISES
Northampton County Schools and Northampton County High School; recognizing health and safety hazards associated with smoking and in accordance with federal and state law, prohibits smoking or other tobacco use in all school buildings, on school property, including school vehicles, or at any school-sponsored events.
Individuals found violating this policy will be asked to cease and desist and will be asked to leave the school premises or school activity if they don’t comply. If the individual continues to smoke or use tobacco or refuses to leave, the police authorities may be contacted to remove such individual.
STUDENTS
Students found violating this policy will be subject to disciplinary penalties in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. STAFF
Staff members found violating this policy will be subject to disciplinary penalties consistent with North Carolina State law and guidelines.
ALL OTHERS
Other individuals found violating this policy will be asked to cease and desist and will be asked to leave the school premises or school activity if they don’t comply. If the individual continues to smoke or use tobacco or refuses to leave, the law enforcement may be contacted to remove such individual.
STUDENT SUPERVISION
It is the sole responsibility of teachers to know the whereabouts of each student assigned to their care and supervision. Northampton County High School will be held legally responsible for each child’s welfare and we take this task very seriously. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in a disastrous situation that will impact the teacher and school in a very adverse way. Know where your students are at all times, you will be held directly responsible.
CAFETERIA SUPERVISION DUTIES
Where more than one supervisor is assigned, all supervisors are to be on duty for the full period daily and are not to make arrangements for alternate day or week assignments.
Lunchroom supervisors have a responsibility to be in the cafeteria, or on their associated duty promptly at the start of each lunch period.
Do not allow card playing or any game of chance. Do not permit students to gamble. Encourage proper student table manners. Encourage students to keep cafeteria neat and clean and to pick up after themselves. Do not allow students to go into hall without a pass (except during lunch periods). Do not allow students to take food from the cafeteria for any purpose unless they have a pass signed by an administrator or school nurse. Do not permit chairs or tables to be taken outdoors.
Cafeteria supervisors are expected to circulate throughout the room to prevent vandalism and to maintain closer supervision than would result if they remained in the same place all period.
Additional Information For Supervisors
1. One lunch supervisor should be strategically located in the hall(s) during the entire lunch period and while students are passing to and from the cafeteria. 2. Do not allow students to go into halls without a pass. 3. Students caught throwing food and other items at one another should be referred to the assistant principal. 4. Unruly students can be given specific assigned seating for duration of lunch commensurate with the type of unruliness. Certain groups, who sit together and cause all types of disruption, may be located in various other areas.
DATES TO REMEMBER
PTO DATES:
October 10, 2012 @ 6:00 p.m. December 5, 2012 @ 6:00 p.m. February 20, 2013 @ 6:00 p.m. April 24, 2012 @ 6:00 p.m.
ACTIVITIES:
September 4, 2012 - Senior Picture Day December 5, 2012 - JROTC Night May 2, 2014 - PROM May 13, 2014 - Graduation Project May 23, 2014 - Athletic Banquet May 29, 2014 - Senior Banquet June 10, 2014 - Graduation
APPENDIX A
Each member of the Northampton County High School faculty and staff is responsible for reading and familiarizing themselves with the contents of this document. In addition, there will be numerous Faculty Reminders and bulletins sent via electronic mail and carrier, that you are to read and pay strict attention to their content.
WEBSITES: www.northampton.k12.nc.us (Various websites on the homepage) www.eastnorthampton.sharpschool.com www.ncpublicschools.org www.learnnc.org (Lesson plans & more by NC teachers) www.frogguts.com (Great Science/Animal Science) (Code of Ethics for Educators/Professional www.ncptsc.org Teaching Standards) www.teachertube.com www.books.google.com www.youtube.com www.phetsimulations.com www.nationalgeographic.com www.history.com www.nyelabs.com www.americanmemory@libraryofcongress www.ncintheworld.org www.thinkfinity.org www.tenbyten.org www.100people.org
APPENDIX B
SECTION .0600 – CODE OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND CONDUCT FOR NORTH CAROINA EDUCATORS .0601 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY The purpose of these Rules is to establish and uphold uniform standards of professional conduct for licensed professional educators throughout the State. These rules shall be binding on every person licensed by the SBE, hereinafter referred to as “educator” or “professional educator,” and the possible consequences of any willful breach shall include license suspension or revocation. The prohibition of certain conduct in these rules shall not be interpreted as approval of conduct not specifically cited. History Note: Authority G.S. 115C-295.3; Eff. April 1, 1998. .0602 STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT a. The standards listed in this Section shall be generally accepted for the education profession and shall be the basis for State Board review of performance of professional educators. These standards shall establish mandatory prohibitions and requirement for educators. Violation of these standards shall subject an educator to investigation and disciplinary action by the SBE or LEA. b. Professional educators shall adhere to the standards of professional conduct contained in this Rule. Any intentional act or omission that violates these standards is prohibited.
1. Generally recognized professional standards. The educator shall practice the professional standards of federal, state, and local governing bodies. 2. Personal conduct. The educator shall serve as a positive role model for students, parents, and the community. Because the educator is entrusted with the care and education of small children and adolescents, the educator shall demonstrate a high standard of personal character and conduct. 3. Honest. The educator shall not engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation in the performance of professional duties including the following:
A. statement of professional qualifications; B. application or recommendation for professional employment, promotion, or licensure; C. application or recommendation for college or university admission, scholarship, grant, academic award, or similar benefit; D. representation of completion of college or staff development credit; E. evaluation of grading of students or personnel; F. submission of financial or program compliance reports submitted to state, federal, or other governmental agencies; G. submission of information in the course of an official inquiry by the employing LEA or the SBE related to facts of unprofessional conduct, provided, however, that an educator shall be given adequate notice of the allegations and may be represented by legal counsel; and H. submission of information in the course of an investigation by a law enforcement agency, child protective services, or any other agency with the right to investigate, regarding school related criminal activity; provided, however, that an educator shall be entitled to decline to give evidence to law enforcement if such evidence may tend to incriminate the educator as that term is defined by the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
1. Proper remunerative conduct. The educator shall not solicit current students or parents of students to purchase equipment, supplies, or services from the educator in a private remunerative capacity. An educator shall not tutor for remuneration students currently assigned to the educator’s classes, unless approved by the local superintendent. An educator shall not accept any compensation for the performance of any service that the educator is required to render the course and scope of the educator’s employment. This Rule shall not restrict performance of any overtime or supplemental services at the request minimal value offered and accepted openly from students, parents, or other persons in recognition or appreciation of service. 2. Conduct with students. The educator shall treat all students with respect. The educator shall not commit any abusive act or sexual exploitation with, to, or in the presence of a student, whether or not that student is or has been under the care or supervision of that educator, as defined below:
A. any use of language that is considered profane, vulgar, or demeaning; B. any sexual act; C. any solicitation of a sexual act, whether written, verbal, or physical; D. any act of child abuse, as defined by law; E. any act of sexual harassment, as defined by law; and F. any intentional solicitation, encouragement, or consummation of a romantic or physical relationship with a student, or any sexual contact with a student. The term “romantic relationship” shall include dating any student.
APPENDIX C
Students First
Students are the most important people entering our facilities
Students are not an interruption of work; they are the purpose of it. We are not doing them a favor by serving them. They are entitled to our service.
Students are not cold statistics; they are flesh and blood, human beings with feelings and emotions like our own.
Students are people who bring us their wants and it is our job to handle them as expeditiously as possible.
CORE BELIEFS
OF
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
1. ALL STUDENTS CAN LEARN TO THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL.
2. ALL INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF WILL PROVIDE LESSONS THAT ARE RIGOROUS, GLOBAL, AND DIVERSE.
3. OUR MISSION AND WORK WILL PROVIDE EACH STUDENT THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE PREPARED FOR A GLOBAL SOCIETY.
4. EVERYONE WILL BE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.
5. EACH STUDENT IS VALUABLE IN THE LEARNING PROCESS.
6. ALL STAKEHOLDERS WILL BE INVOLVED IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS.
7. EMPLOYEES WILL GIVE THEIR BEST EFFORTS.