High School Student/Parent Handbook Grades 9 - 12 2017-2018
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High School Student/Parent Handbook Grades 9 - 12 2017-2018 East Surry High 801 W. Main Street, Pilot Mountain 27041 336/368-2251 336/368-3035 (Fax) North Surry High 2440 W. Pine Street, Mt. Airy 27030 336/789-5055 336/789-8630 (Fax) Surry Central High 716 S. Main Street, Dobson 27017 336/386-8842 336/386-4424 (Fax) Board of Education Dr. Terri E. Mosley, Chairman Mr. Clark G. Goings, Vice-Chairman Mr. Sexton Earlie Coe Mr. Brian K. Moser Mrs. Mamie M. Sutphin Central Office Administrators Dr. Travis L. Reeves, Superintendent Mr. Kevin T. Via, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jill Y. Reinhardt, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey C. Tunstall, Assistant Superintendent Table of Contents Introduction page 4 High School Philosophy page 4 Student Information page 4 Administering Medications Alternative Education Services Asbestos Notification Assembly/School Programs Conduct Bring Your Own Device Bullying /Cyberbullying Contact and Emergency Information Drink and Snack Machines Field Trips Food Safety Gift Delivery to Students Guide to School Closings Immunization and Health Requirements for School Admission Lice Administrative Rule Lost and Found Media Center Money and Valuable Articles Pest Management Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Public Displays of Affection School Day Student Dress Code Student Parking Textbooks Student Attendance page 12 Attendance Records College Day Visitation Early Dismissal of a Student from a School Excessive Absences Family/Educational Trips Lawful Absences Shadowing Tardiness Written Excuses Required 2 Academic Information page 14 Academic Honors Comprehensive Health Education Program Grading Interim Reports Make-up Work Promotion Requirements Release for Co-op, Internship, and Dual Credit Schedule Changes Weighted Courses Graduation page 18 Alternative Pathway to Graduation Diploma Endorsements Directions for Graduation Early Graduation Honor Graduate Marshals North Carolina Academic Scholars Program Portfolio Requirements Recognitions Requirements Student Services page 21 School Nutrition Services EL/Migrant Intake Center PowerSchool/Haiku (Learning Management System) Insurance – Health and Dental Lockers School Bus Routing School Counselors Surry Educational Foundation Visitors and Volunteers page 24 Parent Responsibilities page 24 Extracurricular Activities page 25 Student Code of Conduct page 25 Message from the Superintendent page 33 Safe Surrender page 34 Permission Form page 35 Nondiscrimination Statement In compliance with federal law, the Surry County School system administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. 3 Introduction This handbook serves as an important means of communication between students, parents/guardians, and school staff. Much information is contained here and may be referred to as needed throughout the year. You will find general rules and regulations, as well as local and state policies. It is our goal that students achieve their maximum potential. This can be accomplished through cooperation, involvement, and utilizing community resources. Close cooperation between home and school is essential to promote the best interests of students. Parents/guardians are encouraged to call and visit schools and to attend scheduled meetings and conferences. The faculty and staff look forward to seeing each of you and working with you in a cooperative effort to provide a positive environment where all students can learn. Please feel free to call the school if you have questions or concerns throughout the year. High School Philosophy Surry County School System serves a large geographical area and must attempt to meet the needs of all young people from a diversified community and a wide range of socio-economic levels. Because our students face a rapidly changing society, characterized by advances in technology and tremendous growth in methods of gathering and storing information, we must provide trained personnel, adequate facilities, and a motivating environment so that students are challenged to their potential for learning. Providing such a situation requires cooperative efforts of home, school, and elected officials who make policy and funding decisions. We realize that those we serve are individuals with varying needs, talents, abilities, interests, and hopes. We feel that students should be provided a program that offers an opportunity to reach their full potential in mastering basic skills, in developing critical thinking, and in acquiring positive attitudes as students are prepared for life in the 21st century. We must create in students a recognition of the rapidly changing society in which they will live and offer them the opportunity to acquire the skills which will allow them to make a useful contribution to society. Successful implementation of this philosophy will further the development of students. They will have a feeling of self-worth because they have achieved to their maximum ability and a sense of pride in being active participants in the economic, cultural, and civic life of the community. Student Information Administering Medications (Refer to SCSB Policy Code 6125) School personnel may administer medications prescribed by a doctor upon written request of the student’s parents or guardians. The medication used at school must be in its original container with the student’s name, the dosage information, the name of the drug, and physician’s name printed on it. • If medication has to be administered by school personnel, a doctor must complete the SCS Request for Medication to be Given During School Hours form. This authorization must be provided with the prescribed medicine in its original container. In addition, the student’s parents or guardians must provide written directions with the student’s name, the name of 4 the medicine, time and method of administration, dosage, possible side effects and the termination date for administering the medicine. Telephoned permission is not acceptable. • The parent/guardian is responsible for supplying and retrieving the medication. • A copy of the Surry County School Board of Education policy and the form on which to record the information will be provided to parents/guardians who request administration of medication in the schools. • The school district retains the right to reject the request for administration of medicine. • This policy also applies to the administration of over-the-counter medications. • Medication orders must be updated at the beginning of each school year. Alternative Education Services Alternative Education Services are offered in each school and are designed to benefit individual students having academic, social, or behavioral difficulties in the regular classroom setting. The primary intent of this service is to assist identified students with interventions for improvement and for the students to be successful in the regular school program. Asbestos Notification In the fall of 1988, in compliance with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Asbestos Hazards Emergency Response Act (AHERA), the Surry County School System conducted inspections in each school building for identifying asbestos-containing building materials. The inspection findings and resulting asbestos management plans have been on file in each school administrative office since that time. The EPA requires the school system to perform periodic surveillances of the asbestos materials every six months. No significant changes in the asbestos materials were noted in the most recent survey. Every three years, the EPA requires the school system to have the asbestos materials re-inspected by an accredited Asbestos Inspector or Management Planner. The Management Planner then reviews the results of the re-inspection and recommends actions we should take to safely manage each of the identified asbestos materials in buildings. All asbestos materials were found to be in satisfactory condition and the Surry County School System plans to manage materials in place as recommended by the accredited Management Planner. The results of The Periodic Surveillance and Re-inspections are on file in the Management Plan in each school’s administrative office. The public is welcome to view these during normal school hours. The Asbestos Program Manager, Robert K. Draughn, is available to answer any questions about asbestos at 336-386-8381. Assembly/School Programs Conduct Assemblies and school programs are an extension of the instructional program. 1. All individuals will enter the assembly in an orderly and responsible manner. 2. All school rules of conduct and activity are in effect during assemblies. 3. Applause is the only acceptable manner of expressing appreciation or recognition during assemblies. 4. Students will not leave the assembly without proper dismissal. Bring Your Own Device Surry County Schools is committed to educating all children to be productive workers, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners, enabling them to be globally competitive and prepared for life in the 21st century. Our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative will provide an equitable opportunity for all students to experience a technology-rich environment and to ensure that our graduates are prepared for the workplace and life. 5 Students are permitted to bring a personally-owned laptop, tablet, or other web-enabled device to be connected to our guest