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.