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Southern Alamance

High School

2015-2016

Staff Handbook

2015-2016 SAHS Staff Handbook

We Are Building a Culture of Greatness 2

Table of Contents

Absences from Work/Types of Leave……………………... 12-13

Administrative Duties(Revised)…………………………… 5

Arrival/Dismissal Time for Teachers……………………… 9

Athletic Coach Listing(Revised)…………………………... 6

Attendance Policies/Taking Attendance…………………… 16-17

Bell Schedule………………………………………………. 23

Campus Security………………………………………….. 9

Club Listing with Faculty Sponsor(Revised)……………… 7

Copyright Policy…………………………………………… 11

Department Listing/Locations(New!)……………………... 4

Departmental/Faculty Meetings……………………………. 11

Dress Code…………………………………………………. 21

Duty Schedule(Revised)…………………………………… 24-26

Emergency Code…………………………………………… 9

Field Trips………………………………………………….. 20

Fire/Tornado Drills………………………………………… 14

Fundraiser Policy…………………………………………... 21

Grading Polices(Revised)………………………………….. 14-16

Guests and Visitors on Campus……………………………. 8

Handling of Funds…………………………………………. 21

Historical Summary(New!)………………………………... 3

Instructional Time/Lesson Planning……………………….. 17-18

Leaving Campus during the workday……………………… 9

Mission Statement(New!)………………………………….. 3

Progress Report/Report Card Dates(Revised)……………... 27

Sexual Harrassment………………………………………... 13

Staff Ethics and Standard of Conduct……………………… 8

Staff Sign-In Procedures…………………………………… 9

Student Records……………………………………………. 19

Supervision of Students……………………………………. 10

Support Teams……………………………………………... 5

Tardy Policy(Revised)……………………………………... 22

Vision Statement(New!)…………………………………… 3



SAHS Mission Statement

SAHS provides an engaging learning environment with an emphasis on respect, fairness, and dignity to produce

successful lifelong learners and contributing members of the global community.

SAHS Vision Statement

Our goal is for all students to have the opportunity to graduate by taking responsibility for their education as

they transition into an everchanging world.

Brief History of SAHS

In 1958, a school bond was passed to consolidate Alexander Wilson, Sylvan, E.M. Holt and Eli Whitney

into one high school. The original plans for Southern High School were to accommodate eight hundred students

with the guidance and leadership of Mr. L.M. Adcock as the founding principal. Although the location of the

school is not centrally located to those four locations, the property was donated for the purpose of construction a

new school in the southern part of the county.

The doors of the new high school officially opened on December 12, 1960 as the Southern High School

Confederates. The first few years, the school operated without D building which was completed in 1965 and

current auditorium which was added in the late 1960s. The 1960s hosted a lot of firsts for the new established

high school. Miss Carolyn Layell was named the first Miss Southern. The year 1967 displayed Southern’s first

marching band, while 1968 brought in the introduction of College Preparatory classes.

The 1970s brought new identity to the Southern High School community while Alamance County

Schools transitioned the culturally sensitive mascot of the Confederates out and revealed the new mascot of as

the Patriots. One misconception that commonly occurs is that the crosswalk sidewalks in senior circle and the

area between the office and media center are remaining from the days of the Confederates. These exist because

students wore out the grass as they made their way to class. Cement was laid to make sidewalks mirror the

traffic patterns of students. As new Patriots, students and teachers alike continued to thrive towards excellence.

In 1983, the campus received new lockers which still adorn some of the original stickers and signatures

of those who walked the halls. With continued growth in the southern part of the community, there was a need

for expansion. The construction of E building was commissioned to accommodate for the rising number of

students.

Campus growth would not stop there as the campus underwent a major overhaul in the early 1990s. Air

conditioning was added to all classrooms. The old media center, once housed in the middle of campus, was

coverted into two chemistry classrooms(SC5 & SC6). During this same time, the Fine Arts wing was built as

well as a new Media Center and Main Office. In 1990, Southern was the only school to offer AP US History,

German, and a fine tuned ROTC program. The year 1996 brought county-wide changes as the Alamance

County School System merged with Burlington City Schools. If you look closely around campus, you can still

find furniture earmarked from one or the other.

The much loved Senior wall was started with the Class of 2000 and contintues to be a highlight to each

graduating senior class. As each new year comes, SAHS continues to make it’s mark. From FFA National

Champions to Athletic Conference Championships, the commitment and dedication to Southern Alamance High

School is like no other high school in the district.



Christopher Marks Student Services Pamela Collings SC6

Todd Duell SC4

Jamie Defelice Office JOSH MORGAN SC2

Teresa Faucette Office Amber Peeden* G3

Pam Henline Office Laura Perry SC3

Paul Kuczkowski Office E2

Kristy Mills* Office Lisa Blevins Guidance SC3

Kristy Carter SC1

Pam Smith Student Services Kimberly Davis SC5

Cheryl Williams G1

Trudy Collins Cafeteria

Becky Williams Cafeteria Brad Freeze M4 Walter Ray Office

D4 E3 B8

VE2 M2 FH2

E1 M1 B2

Kat Brugh HE4 E3 B5

VE1 E5 B3

D1 E3 B7

VE1 Christian McIntyre* B6

VE4 Jim Ashley Sean Monahan* B1

HE2 A3 B6

D4 A7 Teri Rasa B4

VE6 D8 Will Robinson B1

E4 D7

KELLY WESTBROOK HE1 A6 Karen Graham Student Services

HE3 Mobile Unit Erik Holmgren Student Services

A1 Heith Lloyd Media Office

Marshal Graves* Day A5

Chris Rogers Evening Christopher Pegram* A2 Jesse Haddock* Signing Interperter

Robert Wolfe Day Justin Price* A4 Karen Kazimir M1

A8 Donna Kelly VE7B

Laura Lynthacum Office Adam Witchey* A2 Debbie Kincaid VE7B

A6 Sonya Owens* Signing Interperter

Lynn Bare Cynthia Timmons VE7B

Matthew Bishop Beth Bruch Media

Megan Carrouth Syvon Lawyer

Paula Caviness FH1

Andrea Chase GYM Cristen Bullock G2

Heather Holt GYM RAFFINEE EHIVUE G2

Rachel Johnston* WR Carey Griffin G4

Sarah McCain WR Allen Tomlinson G4

CHRISSY STEIN GYM Maria Yandell E1

Rebecca Tyree GYM

William Wright* Tripp McIntyre Tech Office(Media)

Janice Fitch Office

Amy Craig Janice Johnson Office

Annette Gilliam Judy Oakley Office

Joshua Hayes* Gym Office

Emma Jolley Marcus Thomas D2

Melissa Lineberry

Lindsay McClendon

Erin Rodriguez

Lynn Stas

Angelique Stauffer

Michael West

Alyssa Womble

Career Development Coordinator

Child Nutrition

C8

Kathy James

Department Listings and Locations

Academic Coach

Janet Wrenn

J.D. Poetzsch

Administration

Social Studies

Student Support Services

In-School Suspension

Guidance

DANA HILL

Guidance 1

Guidance 3

Math

Tony Barbuto

Tasha Dawson

Guidance 2

Matt McCracken

Mike McInnis

Randy Faulkner

Chorus Room

Stephanie Smith

FA1

Latrece Melvin

Susan Crane

Karen Slade

CTE

Kelly Coble

PAM FOGLEMAN

English

Cullen Lambeth

Ami Hendrix

Chris Jackson*

Shannon Lynch

Will Bigner

Scott Sublett*

Carol Burton

D7

TIFFANY JONES

A5

Mark Loringer

A3

Karla Moore

E3

Andrew Carroll

M2

Christi Fitch

D5

Lentz Henson

D6

C3

Michael Park

D5

Jason Smith

Heather Silver

Office Support Staff

Online Learning

PE/Health

Data Manager

Danny Pope

Jon Russell

Fine Arts Science

E5

David Benson

M1

Kellie Buchanan

Exceptional Children

C5

C7

C5

Amy Sarratt

C4

Kyle DeadmonC6

Rodney Waldron

C2

C7

C1

FA2

Randy DeAngelo

Pete Martin

RED-Graduate of SAHS

Instructional Support Staff

Jolene Alley

Custodial Staff

Speciality Support Services

* -New to SAHS Staff

Zonal Technology Techician

School Resource Officer

World Languages

Italics-denotes Department Chair

BOLD- LEADERSHIP REPRESENTATIVE

Band Room

Paul Bishop

Dance Studio

Andrew Carrouth

Media Center

Melanie Howell

Stephanie Reid

Transportation Coordinator

MIKE JOHNSON

Chris Miller

Wendy Wooden

D6

JoAnne Bruner

Nick Anders PAM GAUDE

Anna Bruner*



Faucette Defelice Henline Kuczkowski Mills

Overall Discipline 10th

Grade Discipline 12th



Grade Discipline

Math Science Fine Arts English

Exceptional Children Career and Technical Education Physical Edcuation World Languages

Social Studies

Appeals ACC Contact ACCESS/ WIDA ESL Testing ACT

Booster Clubs Accreditation Alternative Placement Liaison Assemblies/ Special Events 504 Oversight

Business Partners ACT Plan Clubs/Organizations Athletics AP Coordinator

Capital Improvements Beginning Teacher Support ESL Services Buses AP Testing

Community Relations Benchmark Testing Faculty Meetings Copy Machines/Fixed Assests Attendance Oversight

Court System Liaison CTE Testing Field Trips Custodian Liaison Dropout Prevention

Curriculum & Instruction EOC Testing ISS Driver’s Eligibility NC Final Exams

Data Analysis Master Schedule: Development Lockers Facilities Management SSST

Finances/Budget Mentors Office Staff Grounds/Contractors Staff Development

Leadership Team Online Coordinator Parent Contact Logs Parking/Security Student Services

Master Schedule: Coordinator PEP Oversight PSAT Random Drug Testing Coordinator Success Academy

New Teacher Recruitment PowerSchool Student Council Safe School Plan Teacher Gradebooks

Personnel Student Teachers/Interns Teacher & Student Recognition School Calendar Teacher/Staff Evaluations

School Board Teacher/Staff Evaluations Teacher/Staff Evaluations Special Events Volunteers

School Improvement Plan Technology Workkeys Testing Staff/Duty Schedule

SRO Textbooks

Teacher/Staff Evaluations Work Orders

Technology: Consultative

2015-2016 Administrative Assignments

All Departments

Campus Support Teams

Kim Davis Guidance Department

Raffinee Ehivue World Languages Department

Teresa Faucette Principal

Pam Fogleman Math Department

Pam Gaude Classified Representative

Annette Gilliam EC Department

Dana Hill Social Studies Department

Michael Johnson PE Department

Tiffany Jones Science Department

Christopher Marks Academic Coach

Josh Morgan Fine Arts Department

Chrissy Stein English Department

Mike West EC Department

Kelly Westbrook CTE Department

Erik Holmgren

Karen Slade

Stephanie Smith

Matt Bishop

Heather Silver

Heith Lloyd

Christopher Marks

Cherly Williams

Kristy Carter

Kristy Mills

Kim Davis

Karen Graham

Erik Holmgren

Kristy Mills

Kim Davis

Christopher Marks

Erin Rodriguez

Content Area Reps(2)-as needed

H-N

O-Z

School Impovement Team Members 2015-2016

Medical Response Team/First Responders

Student Support Services Team(SSST) Student Assistance Team(SAT)

Guidance Counselor Assignments

Kim Davis

Kristy Carter

Cheryl Williams

A-G

Student Assignments

Brad Freeze

Karen Graham

Stephanie Reid



Athletic Director Jon Russell

Football Coach Andrew Carrouth

Mens Soccer Coach Stephen Stewart

Womens Volleyball Coach Mike Johnson

Mens and Womens Cross Country Coach Rodney Cain

Women's Tennis Coach Chris Jackson

Women's Golf Coach Michael Park

Varisty Cheerleading Coach Stephanie Smith

JV Cheerleading Coach Kevin Brogden

Men's Basketball Coach Josh Hayes

Women's Basketball Coach Amy Sarratt

Indoor Track Coach Cecilio Mitchell

Swim Coach Scott Bowser

Wrestling Coach Randy DeAngelo

Baseball Coach Jason Smith

Lacrosse Coach Doug Kirk

Softball Couch Jon Russell

Women's Soccer Coach Andrew Carroll

Men's Tennis Coach David Benson

Men's Track Coach Cecilio Mitchell

Women's Track Coach Will Robinson

Men's Golf Coach Michael Park

Fall Sports

Winter Sports

Spring Sports

SAHS Sport Teams and Coach Listings



Clubs/Organizations and Advisors

Clubs and Organizations AdvisorsAfro-American Club Ms. Brenda Underhilll

Anime Club Mr. Carey Griffin

Art Club Ms. Laura Perry and Mr. Todd Duell

Book Club Mrs. Sarah McCain

College Bound Patriots Ms. Kelly Coble and Mrs. Kim Davis

Creative Writing Club Mr. Carey Griffin

Dance Club Mrs. Amber Peeden

Debate Club Mrs. Rebecca Tyree

DECA Mrs. Jolene Alley

Drama Club Mrs. Rebecca Tyree

DREAM Team Mrs. Stephanie Smith

Environmental Science Club Ms. Kellie Buchanan

Fellowship of Christian Athletes(FCA) Ms. Heather Holt and Mrs. Shannon Lynch

French Club Mrs. Maria Yandell

Future Business Leaders of America(FBLA) Mrs. Susan Crane

Health Occupations Students of America(HOSA) Mrs. Heather Silver

Junior Civitans Mrs. Megan Carrouth

Library Club Ms. Beth Bruch

National FFA Organization(FFA)

Mr. Nick Anders, Mrs. Tasha Dawson, Mr.

Randy Faulkner, Ms. Anna Bruner, Mr.

Scott Sublett

National Honor Society(NHS) Ms. Lynn Bare

National Technical Honor Society(NTHS) Mrs. Pam Smith

Project Unify Ms. Melissa Lineberry

Skills USA Mr. Randy Faulkner

Southern Hispanic American Club Mr. Tony Barbuto

Southern Psychos Ms. Heather Holt

Student Council Mrs. Teri Rasa and Mrs. Christi Fitch

Yearbook Ms. Lynn Bare



General Information and Policies

Staff Ethics and Standards of Conduct

Each employee is responsible for both the integrity and the consequences of his or her actions. The highest

standards of ethics, honesty, integrity and fairness must be exhibited by each employee when engaging in any

activity concerning the Alamance-Burlington School System, particularly in relationships with students,

parents, colleagues, vendors, suppliers, school and community leaders, and the general public. Each employee's

behavior should be such as to protect both the school system and the individual’s integrity and reputation.

Employees shall perform their jobs in a competent and ethical manner without violating the public trust or

applicable laws, policies, regulations, or procedures.

In addition to other policies, regulations and approved practices that have been established covering specific

areas of activity, the absence of law, policy, or regulation covering a particular situation does not relieve the

employee from the responsibility to exercise the highest ethical standards at all times. Rule of thumb: when

communicating by email, facebook or twitter. “Don’t put something in print you don’t want to read in the

paper.”

Care and Maintenance of School Property

It is the responsibility of all school employees to oversee and protect property belonging to the Alamance-

Burlington Board of Education. Students found to be guilty of damaging said school property would be

required to pay for these damages (G.S. 115C-523). Teachers are required to maintain school property and

account for such property assigned to them.

Guests and Visitors in the School

Although we are a public school and welcome visits from various individuals and groups, we must maintain

security of the campus. Therefore, we must require all individuals who visit the school to receive permission

from a principal to be on campus prior to the visit. A visitors’ pass will be issued to those individuals with this

permission. Individuals on campus without a visitors’ pass are to be reported to the office immediately. Do not

assume that an individual without a visitor’s tag has reported to the office. Do not ignore such individuals –

approach them and request that they identify themselves or report to the office. Suspicious vehicles should be

reported to the office immediately.

The use of community resources is encouraged when instructionally appropriate. With safety/security as a

priority, it is imperative that an administrator be informed when guest speakers/performers/visitors are

scheduled to be in classrooms. A brief description of the presentation and its relationship to curriculum/course

of study must be submitted to the principal in writing and obtain approval prior to any presentation being made

by an outside speaker. Teachers should not invite former students to visit during the instructional day.

Campus Security

The safety and security of the students/staff/school are critically important. Teachers are asked to inform the

office immediately when an individual or group of individuals are observed on campus and are not wearing

visitors’ passes. See the information above regarding visitors. It is the responsibility of each teacher to lock their

classroom doors and close all windows at the end of the school day. Further, teachers should lock doors when

classrooms are vacant during the day and make sure personal belongings, school keys, and other property are

secure and inaccessible to students. Teachers are instructed not to leave school keys, personal belongings, or

valuables belonging to other students in unlocked areas. In addition, at no time should a teacher loan his/her

keys to students to run errands or enter a locked area.



Universal Emergency Code

In the event that an unforeseen emergency arises, particularly if the safety of students and/or staff is

jeopardized, the following announcement will be made: “MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION: THE

STAY-PUT RULE IS NOW IN EFFECT.” After hearing the announcement, teachers should close their

doors and make sure they are locked from the outside. Students should move away from windows and lights

should be cut off. Intercoms should not be used unless an emergency necessitates use. Await further

instructions from the office. We will periodically practice this drill throughout the year. If a teacher has an

emergency involving an act of violence or potential act of violence involving a weapon, they should call the

office and state “CODE BLUE”. Remember to identify yourself and your location if possible. Other

emergencies should simply be described to the individual answering the phone in the office. All teachers, in

each class, should identify a “runner” who can quickly go to a neighboring classroom for help, and then to the

administrative office in case an intercom fails or cannot reasonably be used. However, never use a student

runner if by leaving your classroom the runner’s safety will be compromised. In the event that a life-

threatening act of violence should occur on campus, immediately move as far from the incident as possible and

report the situation to the office immediately if possible. The universal signal for the end of an actual Stay Put

situation is the following phrase: “May I have your attention: The Stay Put drill is now over. Thank you,

Patriots.” Teachers should await further instructions after hearing the key word “Patriots” and students should

remain in classrooms until being advised as to how the day will continue.

Arrival/Dismissal Times for Teachers

Staff members are to be on campus no later than 7:50 AM or by 7:45 AM when a morning duty is assigned.

For workdays, staff members are to be on campus no later than 8:00 AM. Generally, the workday ends at 3:30

PM unless parent conferences, faculty meetings, in-service training sessions, or other school-related business

prolongs the day. No staff member has permission to report late to work or leave early without prior

approval from the principal. Failure to communicate could result in disciplinary action as deemed appropriate

by the principal. Planning periods are expected to be utilized for planning, assessment, meeting with parents,

and other professional tasks associated with your teaching job or other duties. It is not a time provided to

consistently shorten the work day. In the case of emergencies that may cause an individual to be late or call for

early departure, please notify an administrator.

Sign-In Procedures

All staff members must sign-in using the online Time Keeper program each day by 8:00 AM. Failure to sign –

in can/will result in a day without pay. No employee may sign in or out for another person. This program is

used to verify payroll information. Classified employees must sign-in and sign-out each day using TimeKeeper.

Leaving Campus during Working Hours

PRIOR APPROVAL is required from an administrator before a teacher leaves the campus during the

instructional day. Staff members must sign in and out with Mrs. Johnson in the office, indicating the intended

destination and the administrator granting permission to leave. A notebook is provided for this purpose in the

office of the bookkeeper.

Teachers are not to give permission for students to leave campus during the school day for ANY reason.

Permission for students to leave campus must come from the office after a parent or legal guardian has granted

approval.



Teachers’ Mail

Staff mailboxes are made available in the administrative office building. Students are not allowed to retrieve

any staff member’s mail. At times, there is confidential information in these boxes that should not be seen by

students (i.e. suspension notices, test scores, grade sheets, psychological reports, disciplinary actions, etc.)

Teachers are required to check their mailboxes prior to first block for important messages, memos, etc.

Teachers are required to check their Email at least twice daily. In addition, forms and reference materials

will be posted in Google Drive and shared with the staff.

Supervision of Students

Classes of students may not be left unsupervised at any time for any reason. If you must leave the room for an

emergency or other reason, notify the teacher next door to help with supervision of your students or notify an

assistant principal through the office. Do not take students along with you to complete tasks required due to co-

curricular responsibilities, such as field maintenance and preparation, setting up for a production, etc.

If your class is relocating to a different location other than where you are assigned daily, please let the front

office know in case students are needed.

All teachers will be assigned supervisory responsibilities to assist with maintaining a safe and orderly school

campus. When a teacher observes violations of regulations, it is the duty of that teacher to handle the matter in

an appropriate manner and, if necessary, report the matter to administration. This applies whether the teacher is

on duty or not. Teachers are expected to be at their classroom doors during class changes. All teachers

need to do their part to keep our hallways and classroom areas safe by being at the door. It is also good practice

to greet your students daily to establish effective relationships.

Student Policies & Discipline

Refer to pages from the SAHS Student/Parent Handbook and the ABSS Student Code of Conduct for policy and

procedure information. Each teacher is primarily responsible for maintaining an acceptable program of

discipline in his/her respective classroom. Discipline referrals should be made to the office when the teacher has

exhausted a number of other alternatives to correct existing discipline problems. The Alamance-Burlington

Code of Conduct requires that teachers issue a warning, contact parents, and utilize after school detention for all

minor classroom disruptions before sending a student to the office. (see Student Behavior Management Guide)

Once a student is referred to administration, it should be understood that the disposition of the matter lies with

the administration. Except in matters of extreme disruption, parental contacts must be documented on referral

forms prior to submitting to administration. We will not process referrals for minor disciplinary infractions

without documentation of the previously mentioned items. In cases of extreme misconduct, we expect teachers

to submit a referral to the office. (see electronic discipline referral form) In matters that are bothersome,

irritating, or otherwise minor offenses, teachers should give careful consideration to other means of handling the

offense. In some cases, a referral to the office for such behaviors indicates to the child that you cannot deal

with the situation. Also, students may be looking for a way to miss class and begin to realize that you will send

them to the office or Chillout for minor misbehavior. In other words, a negative reinforcement is at work.

What are some other possibilities for dealing with minor acts of misconduct? One suggestion is to contact

parents regularly. Ask a guidance counselor to meet with the student, or refer the student to the SAT

chairperson. Perhaps withdrawing privileges, keeping the student after school, or conferencing with the student

and parent would be a solution. You may also consider a contract or IEP team meeting if the child is listed on

our headcount. Please do not, at any time, put students in the hall without supervision for disciplinary reasons.

Instead, establish a buddy system with your neighbor. If a student needs some time out of class to settle down

but isn’t a candidate for Chillout, arrange with a buddy teacher to allow the student to sit in their class for a

short period of time. The administration pledges to support your efforts to maintain an orderly classroom

environment.



Detention, Chill-out, and In-School Suspension

SAHS will continue to utilize detention in an effort to reduce the out-of school suspension rate and to keep

more students involved with the curriculum when disciplinary consequences are imposed. The ABSS Code of

Conduct provides for the use of detention as an alternative to ISS & OSS for a number of disciplinary offenses.

Specific measures have been developed to ensure compliance with detention assignments and attendance.

Teachers are reminded that an administrative escort to Chill-out is required – no exceptions. In the event

that a student must be removed from class, please use the intercom button in the classroom to notify the main

office. In addition, teachers are expected to contact the student’s parent to notify him/her that the student was

removed from class and explain the reason.

Special Cases Worth Mentioning

The use of good “common sense” is important when working with teenagers; it works 95% of the time. If

teachers treat students with respect and dignity, the vast majority of relationship problems will be minimal. A

few problem areas to be aware of include the following:

Not allowing students who really “have to go” to go the restroom during class

Accusing a student of cheating without proof

Belittling a student in front of his peers – even if humor was intended

Speaking “down” to a student

Saying things to students not truly meant

Being consistent with student discipline

Always being able to justify what is said and done

Always being firm, fair and understanding

Never lowering a grade because of behavior

Always treat students the way you would want your own child treated. If you follow this rule, you will be

amazed at how much better you will relate to your students.

Departmental/Faculty Meetings

Monday is the official day for faculty meetings at Southern Alamance High School. Teachers are requested to

reserve Mondays for these purposes. Whole group faculty meetings are held once a quarter after school,

beginning at 3:30 PM. In addition, content/ PLT meetings will be scheduled twice per month. PLT minutes

are taken and sent to the academic coach who will then share information with administration. ALL

MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND THESE MEETINGS. (Only coaches in-season will be

excused from the faculty meeting. If practices are cancelled, coaches are expected to attend the meeting. No off-

season workouts should be scheduled on Mondays.)

Copyright Policy

The illegal duplication or performance of copyrighted materials in any form within the Alamance-Burlington

School System is prohibited. Any employee or student who willfully disregards the law, this policy, or the

Alamance-Burlington School System Copyright Guidelines, assumes all liability and responsibility for such

action.

Copyrighted materials whether print or non-print may be duplicated only when such reproduction meets "fair

use" standards (as outlined in the Alamance-Burlington School System Copyright Guidelines) or when written

permission for duplication has been obtained from the copyright holder.

Each school shall establish practices in accordance with prevailing copyright law, board policy, and the

Alamance-Burlington School System Copyright Guidelines. Under no circumstances shall it be necessary for

Alamance-Burlington School System staff to violate copyright requirements in order to fulfill their duties.

Legal References: Title 17, U.S. Code Public Law 94-553

http://www.abss.k12.nc.us/system/policies/copyrightgl.html





Teacher’s Personal Business

Teachers are asked to tend to their personal business before and after school hours. Please inform associates,

salespersons, and others of the policy. Except for emergencies, teachers will not be called to the telephone

during instructional time. The message will be placed in the teacher’s mailbox or on email. Cell phones are

not to be used during instructional time.

Absences from Work

It is the responsibility of each employee to inform the appropriate school personnel of the necessity to be absent

from work. All staff will utilize the AESOP (Automated Educational Substitute Operator) to enter each request

for an absence and secure a substitute (if applicable). To access AESOP, follow the following steps:

1. Access AESOP online at http://www.aesoponline or dial 1-800-942-3767.

2. Enter your identification (ID) and PIN numbers. (Unless you have changed your information, the ID

number is your phone number (including prefix) and your PIN number is the last five digits of your

social security number.

3. Once you are logged in the system, you will be given prompts for the various menu choices.

4. When you access AESOP over the phone for the first time, it is important to record your name and

teaching assignment for the substitute to hear (example – Mrs. Doe, Math Teacher), as AESOP will play

this recording to potential substitutes. You will only need to record this one time.

5. When entering an absence, please wait until a confirmation number is given. The transaction is not

complete until a confirmation number is given.

6. An online tutorial is available on the AESOP website. Mr. Kuczkowski and Ms. Johnson can also

provide assistance/training if needed.

7. If you have problems accessing AESOP, contact Mrs. Johnson.

In addition, staff members are asked to contact Mr. Kuczkowski (336-516-2939) and Janice Fitch (336-570-

6400) if they become ill and will require a substitute on the morning of the illness. The contact should be made

the previous night before 9:00 PM or the morning of before 6:30 AM. The staff member is still expected to

enter the absence using the automated AESOP program to secure a substitute. If you require a substitute after

6:30 AM, you must call Mrs. Faucette directly (336-516-0578). Substitutes requested for pre-arranged medical

or personal reasons must be requested in advance using the AESOP program. No one is to request that Mrs.

Oakley or the assistant principals arrange a substitute in advance.

Professional leave – Certified personnel may be granted leave to attend professional meetings and

activities to improve knowledge of subject area and teaching performance. Requests must have prior

approval by Mrs. Faucette. In certain cases, professional leave may be granted that does not require a

mandatory salary deduction for a substitute.

Personal leave –Personal leave is earned by classroom teachers and school media specialists who

require substitutes. In order to be eligible, the employee must be in a permanent full or part-time

position. Personal leave is earned at the rate of .20 days for each full month of employment, not to

exceed two days per year. Part-time personnel earn a pro rata share of the rate for full time employees.

Unused personal leave may be carried forward from one year to another and may be accumulated to a

maximum of five days. Thereafter earnings will cease to be accumulated until the leave balance is

reduced below five days by employee use. Personal leave may only be used upon the authorization of

the principal, and may not be used on required workdays, on the last working day before or the next

working day after holidays or annual vacation days scheduled in the school calendar. Teachers are not

required to give a reason for personal leave if requests are made five days in advance. Employees will

receive their full salary less the required substitute deduction, which is mandatory whether or not a

substitute is employed. The standard deduction is approximately $50.00 per day.

Sick leave – Actual period of temporary disability caused by or contributed to by personal illness or

injury which prevents the employee from performing his or her usual duties. Sick leave may be used for

medical appointments of the employee. Illness in the employee’s immediate family and medical

appointments related to the illness that necessitate the employee’s attendance are also considered sick

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leave. Sick leave may be used for special circumstances such as the death of an immediate family

member, prolonged illness of an immediate family member, or the placement of a child for adoption in

the employee’s care. Whenever possible, employees should give thirty days advance notice for elective

medical or surgical procedures or for childbirth. Immediate family in this clause is defined as spouse,

children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, step, half, and in-law relationships, and

dependents living in the employee’s household. NO EMPLOYEE MAY INFORM THE SECRETARY

OR ADMINISTRATORS OF ANY PREVIOUS INTENTIONS TO BE SICK ON A GIVEN DAY(S).

This does not apply to medical appointments planned in advance, of course.

Other Types of Leave

Military leave – Granted when called to duty by the U.S. Government.

Jury Duty – Granted when officially called to serve by the court system. Notification forms from the

courts must be submitted to Mrs. Johnson for payroll purposes.

Family leave – Male or female teachers may be granted family leave with prior approval and subject to

ABSS Board of Education Policy. Such requests should be submitted to the principal and must be

approved by the Executive Director for Human Resources.

4-Hour leave for Child’s Educational Purposes – State law allows for employees who have children in

public/private schools to use a maximum of four (4) hours of leave per year for the purpose of attending

their child’s school functions. This was passed by the legislature to promote and encourage more active

parent involvement. No money has been appropriated for substitutes. SAHS handles such leave as an

in-house procedure. Such absences must be requested in advance.

Sexual Harassment

The Alamance-Burlington School System will not tolerate acts of sexual harassment against its students or

employees. The school system has developed procedures for reporting and investigating claims of sexual

harassment. A form designed for reporting sexual harassment is included in the ABSS Employee handbook. All

reports of such misconduct will be fully investigated to the extent necessary. Teachers should conduct all

interactions with students and colleagues in a professional manner. Teachers are forbidden by ABSS Board

Policy and State Law from establishing romantic relationships with students. It is important to note that e-mail

originating from your ABSS account is the property of school officials and is subject to scrutiny as well as

public review if authorized by the courts.

Teachers’ Lounge/Conference Room/Food in Classrooms

The Staff Lounge is provided for all staff members’ convenience. Its use is encouraged but should never

interfere with the performance of duties. Staff members are requested to eat in the cafeteria or in the lounge.

Please assist with keeping the lounge clean. Please avoid spills, food items that cause strong odors, and leaving

a mess on tables in the lounge. Be sure to clean items out of the refrigerator weekly. Students are not allowed

to eat or drink (other than water) in classrooms. Students may have a snack between classes, but should not

bring food into the classroom. Please get prior approval from administration for special occasions including

cultural events.

Telephones – Long Distance Procedures

Telephones are available to staff members in the Staff Lounge and various offices on campus. Long distance

telephone service is available to staff for OFFICIAL SCHOOL BUSINESS ONLY. All long distance calls

shall be made from the telephone in the office. The phone system will not allow 900 numbers to be called.

However, all toll-free (1-800, 888, etc.) numbers can be made from any telephone in the buildings.



Fire/Tornado Drills/Emergency Drills

Teachers are to inform their students of appropriate/applicable procedures for both fire and tornado drills. This

should be done at the beginning of the year and reviewed periodically. Maps indicating the closest exit routes

must be posted in each classroom in a highly visible place. These plans must be posted on the first day of

school and reviewed with the students. By NC State law, a fire drill must take place during the first week of

school and monthly thereafter. During emergency drills teachers need to take attendance and report to

administration any student who is missing from their class.

Emergency Procedure Video

Student Record Keeping All teachers are expected to keep accurate records of student grades and attendance. Attendance should be taken

within the first 15 minutes of class. These documents become official school records and must be submitted in

the final checkout process at the end of the school year. As a reminder, students should not be grading student

work or entering student grades or attendance at any time. Furthermore, such information is considered to be

part of student records and must be kept confidential and safeguarded at all times. In addition, teachers’ records

are subject to internal audit by administration at any time.

Grade Reporting Process/Deadlines The dates that grading periods end and report cards are to be distributed are set by the district and must be

followed by teachers, staff, and administration. In addition to the printed 15-day and 30-day progress

reports, teachers are expected to update their grades online each week. Deadlines for grade reporting,

issuance of progress reports, and report card distribution dates are included in SAHS Public Folders and on the

SAHS Master Calendar.

***Note: Teachers are expected to meet these deadlines without exception!

Grading Policies Prior to students arriving at the beginning of each semester, all teachers must submit a detailed plan for

determining grades for each course taught during the semester. Plans must be posted on the teacher’s

Schoolwires webpage at the start of the fall and spring semesters by the following dates: September 4 and

January 21). These plans must include how students’ grades will be determined, whether weight will be given

to selected areas such as tests and projects, and what particular form of assessment will be used (tests, quizzes,

homework, class work, projects, etc.) to determine each nine-weeks’ grade. This plan should also state what

methods of reteaching and retesting will be employed for students who experience difficulties and who need

remediation and/or extended time for mastery of material/standards (i.e. INC grades, student contracts, etc.).

Academic penalties should not be imposed for non-academic matters (i.e. – late to class, restroom use,

talking). Since this information is typically listed in the teacher’s syllabus/introductory letter to students and

parents, a copy of this syllabus/letter is appropriate to submit for this purpose. If changes are to be made to the

grading scale at any time during the year, prior approval is required by the principal, and both students and

parents must be notified in writing after such approval is granted.

Visit website www.centerforsaferschools.org to retrieve the video

Click the “Training” link at the bottom of the page (left side)

Click “Video” – first link at the top of the page

Enter the following password: rsmaccess

Click “Play”

http://www.centerforsaferschools.org/



Please keep in mind that the first nine weeks’ grading period of each semester counts 40% of the student’s

grade, the second nine weeks’ grading period counts 40% of the student’s grade, and the final exam counts 20%

of the student’s final grade . The following grading scale is used for all ABSS schools:

A = 90 – 100

B = 80 – 89

C = 70 – 79

D = 60 – 69

F = 59 and below

Tutorial Sessions / Enrichment

A list of days/times when individual teachers are available for tutoring will be posted on

the SAHS website. This information should be posted on teacher webpages and updated

when changes occur. It also recommended that teachers display the days/times available in

their classrooms as well. If these dates/times change, please notify James Thomas so the

website can be updated. These sessions should be announced frequently to students for the

purpose of making up missed work and remediation/enrichment efforts. This organized effort does not prevent

any teacher from meeting with students on other days or at other times during the week when school is in

session for the purpose of tutoring students. Departments may formulate their own regulations for requiring

student participation in the tutorial sessions and connecting the sessions to academic credit.

Staff Webpage

All certified staff (teachers, counselors, administrators, media specialists, etc.) is expected to maintain a current

staff School Wires webpage and update it regularly. Each staff webpage is expected to be updated at least once

a month to reflect current information. Classroom webpages should include: classroom grading policies, 90-

day instructional calendar, curriculum links and resources for reference, tutoring schedule, as well as any

additional features that teachers think helpful to students and parents. Please refer to the online “Technology

Tutorials” available on the ABSS/SAHS website and contact James Thomas if you need further assistance.

Student Contracts A teacher may contract with a student at any time within a semester to make-up work previously missed or to

provide students with additional opportunities to master previously taught material which the student simply has

not learned. Once the contract has been developed, the student, teacher, and parent must sign the contract. The

teacher determines what grade adjustment, if any, should be made once the contract is fulfilled. The following

guidelines apply:

Contracts may not be used to replace grades posted during a previous grading period in a different

semester; without prior administrative approval

Contracts may not circumvent other school policies or regulations except in unusual circumstances;

Contracts must focus on mastery of material rather than completion of a series of tasks for additional

credit;

Contracts should be utilized as PEP’s for students who are demonstrating difficulty AS EARLY AS

POSSIBLE in the grading period – they are not intended to be used as a last attempt to help someone

pass, graduate, or become eligible for athletic participation or driving privileges.

Ideally, contracts should begin no later than the third week of the grading period.



Grading of Students Teachers and schools face a higher level of accountability than ever before where student achievement is

concerned since the final exam in each course counts 20% of the final grade for each student. It is imperative

not only that we are teaching the Common Core, but also that our judgments regarding student proficiency align

closely with EOC/CTE Post Assessments and NC Final exam results. It is understood that varying levels of

motivation and test taking skills will affect some student’s exam results, therefore, please follow these

guidelines:

Communicate regularly with parents if their child is experiencing academic difficulty – and document

your efforts;

Make sure the grades you assign reflect the proficiency level the student is demonstrating on tasks

similar to those which students will encounter on EOC or VoCats testing in addition to their

performance as a student in your class;

Eliminate credit which artificially inflates student grades;

Consider a departmental “rubric” which is similar to the 100-point scale conversion on EOC tests and

communicate/demonstrate to students that even though a “C’ or “D” may be passing, it could indicate

that proficiency (Level III or above) is not being demonstrated;

Vary your assessment techniques such that higher order thinking processes are necessary for the

completion of all tests;

Utilize formative assessments to check mastery of objectives at specific intervals during the semester

and use data from the assessments to design strategies for reteaching and regrouping.

If a student is failing miserably early in the course, you must at a minimum refer the student to the SAT

team and arrange a parent conference.

As a reminder, students should not be grading student work or entering student grades at any time. This

information is confidential student information and should only be shared with parents/guardians.

Progress Reports Based on ABSS Board policy, progress reports MUST BE SENT TO PARENTS of each student during the

grading period. All teachers will send progress reports to every student at the end of the first 15-days and again

at the end of the first 30-days of each grading period at SAHS. Students will be required to return signed

progress reports to all teachers. If progress reports are not returned, a follow-up contact must be

made to the parent/guardian of the student(s) involved. Progress reports are not to be

recorded as an academic grade but can be used as an incentive/extra credit. Contacting

parents as early as possible for achievement or behavior concerns eliminates the idea that the

parents did not know that a problem existed. In addition, teachers will post grades online.

Online grades are to be updates weekly.

Daily and Period Attendance Accounting Procedures

Attendance will be taken during all class periods using Power School. Attendance should be recorded within

15-minutes of the beginning of the class period. Reason codes for listing whether a student has been absent for

excused/unexcused reasons will be handled by the office. All teachers are required to keep accurate attendance

records for each student in an attendance book and in Power School. NO STUDENT CAN BE APPOINTED

TO TAKE ROLL FOR ANY TEACHER. This information is part of student records and cannot be divulged

to other students for any reason(s).

Power School will also be used by the office to record students’ sign-in/sign-out activity. Students who have

been absent from school for any reason are required to obtain an Admit Slip from the front office on the

morning of their return between 7:35 and 8:05 AM. A note from the parent explaining the reason for an

absence from school or class must be presented. Assistant principals will also be authorized to distribute such

slips.



Teachers are expected to contact parents of students that earn more than three unexcused absences from school

during a semester. This contact should be either email or phone call to ensure that contact is made with the

parent. Please document this contact and keep with your records.

ABSS Makeup Work Policy

When any absence occurs, whether excused or unexcused, the student is expected to obtain and make up missed

work. Students shall be allowed to make up work from an excused or unexcused absence within reasonable

limitations.

ABSS High School Attendance Procedures (updated August 2009)

Any student who earns more than ten (10) unexcused absences in a semester to an individual class shall not

receive credit for the course unless it is recommended upon review by the Student Services Team (SST). The

student shall receive the letter grade that they earned pending review by the SST. If the SST determines that

unexcused absences were excessive, and that the student did not adhere to any previously stipulated plans

established during the “six and ten day” conferences, then the student receives a grade of “F” and no credit for

the course. For the purpose of this policy, being out of class as a result of participation in field trips, athletics,

or other school-sponsored activities approved by the principal does not count as class absences. In addition,

class absences due to Chillout, ISS, or OSS do not count against the student for the attendance policy.

Parent Contacts/Conferences/Telephone Logs A parent contact for each student needs to be made during the first month of school. This can

be to introduce yourself, provide positive feedback or share any concerns you may have with

the parent(s). Establishing a positive relationship with the home is crucial to success in the

classroom.

Parent Contact Logs will be required from each teacher on the following dates: Sept. 30, Oct. 30, Nov. 25,

Dec. 19, Jan. 30, Feb.27, March 30, April 30 & May 29.

If emails are sent/received, save them in an electronic folder throughout the semester but record the contact

information on the parent contact log.

Instructional Time

The value of instructional time is immeasurable, particularly to be effective with block scheduling. Teachers are

to plan for a full instructional class period each day. Never use allotted instructional time for any other reason

than teaching and learning. Each teacher shall post learning targets for the lesson daily and present an

Assess/Activate of some type to begin the instructional lesson. We want to erase the notion that school is a

place that students come to watch adults work hard, and that students do not have to engage themselves in the

process in order to achieve. How can this be accomplished? We must continue to raise our expectations of

students and hold them accountable for participating actively in their own learning. Student engagement is

key. Our instructional activities must be rigorous and relevant in order to motivate students. Activities such as

completing worksheets, answering questions at the end of a chapter, watching entire videos and answering

recall type questions related to the video, or working a series of problems that require simple mathematical

computations day after day do not motivate students and do not produce the type of results most students are

capable of achieving. We must challenge our students to utilize higher levels of thinking, to read and write on a

regular basis, and to work diligently to achieve at higher levels. We must commit to making each 90-minute

period of instruction meaningful, which means we must plan consistently for effective use of instructional time.

We recommend this type of structure for the year:

Begin the period with some type of focus activity – preferably one that requires students to read, think,

express themselves, or write;

Deliver a brief, but high quality didactic presentation specifically related to the instruction or objective

for the day;



Actively engage the students in some type of exploration, interaction, discussion, or group activity that

allows for intellectual stimulation;

Deliver a second, but more focused didactic presentation that is skill and/or process based – this could

include a demonstration, specific guided practice, reading, or a listening activity;

Coach your students as they practice and/or apply newly learned material;

Assess and review.

Finally, in order to help erase the notion that students do not have to actively engage themselves and that only

adults are working hard, we need to motivate our students. This begins with forming meaningful relationships

with EVERY student we teach, and teaching each one at a high level. We cannot separate ourselves from the

motivational aspect of our work, or simply complain that if our students were more motivated we could achieve

more, as if we have nothing to do with their level of motivation. Obviously, efficient planning is a key to

instructional success also. Planning periods are to be utilized for planning and preparation. Teachers are

expected to be in their rooms or in the teacher work area during planning time.

Administrators will conduct informal (non-evaluative) walk-throughs for the purpose of data collection and

monitoring of consistency.

Students are not to be released before the dismissal bell sounds. Additionally, teachers are not to detain

students from attending their next class for any reason. Teachers are not allowed to release students early

for lunch or to alter the lunch schedules of their students.

Instructional Focus Areas

Our focus this year will be to make the ABSS mission come alive – designing engaging work for all students

and having high academic standards. Listed below are expectations for all teachers:

Demonstrate high quality teaching.

Design daily lessons that involve quality student engagement.

Follow the common core requirements – pending subject area.

Post the learning targets daily (stating what students will do).

Use daily formative assessments (How do you know you students have mastered the objectives taught?)

Display walls that teach.

Use technology regularly to enhance instruction (at least weekly).

Provide quality homework.

Increase college access efforts – and make it part of what we do and expect for students.

Planning/Lesson Plans

A major ingredient of good instruction is proper planning. In order to make the best use of instructional time,

teachers must conduct activities that are aligned with the Common Core and which are designed to meet student

needs. Preparation must be made in advance. Good planning includes proper scheduling of time, teaching to

specific objectives, selecting appropriate materials, and employing teaching techniques that best suit the

students’ needs and abilities. If you have not done so lately, read the current research on best practices – that is,

those that are research driven and that have been replicated and produce results! There are multiple sources of

information available on best instructional practices, some of which will be highlighted this year in our faculty

meetings. The important factor in planning involves knowing what to teach and why, which teaching styles best

match the learning styles of the students, and knowing what materials and equipment are appropriate for given

lessons. Planning for assessment of student understanding and learning is also necessary.



Student Records: Confidentiality and Access

In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (The Buckley Amendment), 20

U.S.C. S123g and 34 C.F.R. Part 99, Alamance-Burlington Schools adheres to the following policy:

Introduction a. The parents or guardians of students under eighteen (18) years of age have certain rights to inspect and

review, contest the accuracy of, and control access to student educational records.

b. When the student reaches the age of eighteen (18), only he or she, and not the student's parents or guardian,

shall have the right to inspect and review the student's educational record.

c. Student educational records are records, files, documents, and other materials which contain information

directly related to a student. Such information includes, but is not limited to, academic work completed, grades,

achievement test scores, aptitude or psychological intelligence test scores, attendance data, interest inventory

results, health data, family background information, teacher or counselor ratings and observations, adaptive

behavior scales, and verified reports of serious recurrent misbehavior.

d. The school system will notify parents annually of their rights under the law and inform them that they may

receive a full copy of this policy.

e. The official record of each student enrolled in a school in the Alamance-Burlington School System shall be

maintained in the files of the appropriate school for a period of three years after the student graduates, or should

have graduated. Following that time, the records shall be sent to the central office for microfilming. The

official microfilmed record shall contain adequate identification data, including date of birth, attendance data,

and grading and promotion data. Microfilmed records are to be kept in the central office and are subject to the

same stipulations regarding confidentiality and access as paper records.

Access to Student Records a. Student educational records shall be made available to:

(1) The student's parents (or eligible student).

(2) School officials who have a legitimate educational interest in seeing the records.

b. Student educational records may be released to:

(1) The student who is the subject of the records at the school's discretion and without prior

parental consent.

(2) Officials of other schools and school systems in which the student enrolls, or intends to

enroll, without prior authorization of the parent (or eligible student), unless the parent (or eligible

student) has declined in writing to approve the transfer of records.

(3) Authorized representatives of the Comptroller-General, the Secretary of Education, and the

administrative head of an educational agency, or state education authorities.

(4) Agencies functioning in connection with a student's application for, or receipt of, financial

aid.

(5) Appropriate individuals in the event of an emergency, if knowledge of the information is

necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other individuals.

(6) The parents of a student eighteen (18) years of age or over, if the student is eligible to be

claimed as a dependent on the parent's federal tax return.

c. Directory Information:



Each year the school system must publish a list of what directory information will be made public when

the information is requested or needed. A parent may have his/her child's name removed from the

directory list (see ABSS Code of Conduct). A school may not release any personally identifiable

information concerning a student to any other persons, agencies, or organizations unless it has written

consent from the student's parents or guardian (or eligible student), or the school is under court order or

subpoena.

Field Trips

All field trip requests will be evaluated according to the educational value of the trip and the relationship to the

subject of the teacher making the request. Field trips shall be limited. Only the principal can approve a field

trip. In all cases, it must be determined that the field trip more than adequately replaces the instructional value

of lost class time.

Field trip requests are submitted online. Ms. Henline will assist with this process. Field trips requests must be

submitted 14 days in advance in order to allow for time for approval at both the school and district level.

Overnight field trip requests must be submitted at least 30 days in advance. When submitting the field trip

request, please provide a list of students who will be participating (electronically) to Ms. Henline. Permission

slips with both the parent and the teachers’ signatures should be collected prior to going on the field trip.

Payment is expected for all field trips from the group taking the trip unless the principal has agreed to pay.

When teachers charge students for field trips, they should include the cost of their substitute teacher in the

calculations as well as all transportation costs. NOTE: If a teacher is approached by a student who states that

he/she is financially unable to participate in such an opportunity but desires to go on the trip, the teacher must

submit this information to the principal. Students may not be denied the right to participate due to financial

hardships that may exist. (See ABSS Board Policy Manual for reference.)

If a school check is required for transportation costs, entry fees, or registration, Mrs. Johnson should be notified

at least ten (10) days prior to departure.

Teachers or other employees should not place themselves in a position that could be considered a conflict of

interest. Teachers involving themselves as agents, providers of field trip services, or personally gaining from

the field trip violate school board policy and will have to answer to the ABSS Board of Education. A list of

approved bus companies for out-of-district travel is posted in SAHS Public Folders. When using charter buses,

please be advised of the new pre-trip inspection. Staff members may not transport any student in their personal

vehicle.

Exam Schedules and Exemption Policy All students, with the exception of members of the Senior Class who are eligible to graduate, shall take final

examinations. Seniors who are eligible to graduate may be exempt from final examinations in classes where

they have maintained an A average for the first grading period and an A average for the second grading period

(unweighted) of the semester. Seniors may not exempt state End-of-Course, NC Finals or CTE examinations.

An exam schedule will be published prior to final examinations. By ABSS policy, all students are required to

take final examinations to earn credit for the course. Final exams count 20% of the final average in all classes.

No student will be allowed to attend summer school or extended day school if they did not take their final

exams.



Master School Calendar of Events

An online master calendar of school events is maintained through an SAHS Google Calendar. Teachers

wishing to schedule activities and/or events must have such events placed on this calendar for them to be

considered official. Teachers/sponsors should check with Mrs. Faucette to schedule any activities. Events

already on the school calendar are not to be changed without the consent of the principal/assistant principal and

the other teacher(s)/sponsor(s) involved. Important items will also be published as part of weekly Principal’s

Notes.

Fundraiser Policy

All fundraisers must be approved by the principal in advance. Guidelines regarding solicitation and sale of

commercial products must be followed (see School Board Policy 5110). A fundraiser request form is available

from Mrs. Johnson.

Proper Handling of Funds

No school employee will initiate any purchase in the name of the school system or any individual school

without proper authorization. Unauthorized purchases shall be the personal liability of the purchaser. Please

see Mrs. Johnson in advance for information regarding proper collection and receipting of money. All money

collected must be turned into Mrs. Johnson by 3:30pm daily. No exceptions!

ABSS School Board Policy Manual

A copy of the approved and proposed policies of the Alamance-Burlington Board of Education is available to

all staff via the ABSS website. Teachers are encouraged to become knowledgeable of ABSS School Board

policies. As new policies are forwarded to the school, they will be shared with staff and discussed as needed.

***Effective August 1, 2008, all ABSS sites will be 100% tobacco free. The use of all tobacco products is

prohibited by all students, staff members, and school visitors on any school grounds or property, including

athletic fields and parking lots. (Reference ABSS Board Policy 5155)

End-of-Year Checkout Procedures

At the end of the school year, procedures/checklists will be distributed to all teachers. The submission of such

reports is required by law to officially complete the school year. The Alamance-Burlington Board of Education

may withhold the salary of any teacher/principal whom delays or refuses to render such reports as may be

required by state statute or local board of education policies (G.S. 115C-303). In addition,

procedures/checklists will be distributed at the end of fall semester as needed.

Dress Code

Teachers, teacher assistants, and clerical and support staff are to report to school dressed professionally and

appropriately on each day that school is in session for students. Staff should refrain from wearing jeans to

work except Fridays (with SAHS spirit wear) and on scheduled workdays when students will not be present.

Only those who teach P.E. should wear shorts to work. Teachers should not wear sandals to work except for

female teachers, who may wear dress sandals. On occasion, staff will observe school spirit by dressing in school

colors (sweatshirts, T-Shirts, etc); such days will be determined in advance and announced to staff. On teacher

workdays, more casual attire is acceptable unless professional meetings or conferences are scheduled.

On Fridays, staff is encouraged to show school spirit by wearing school colors – and jeans are permitted. Sports

attire may be worn on such days (Patriot jogging suits, collared golf shirts, shirts provided by the school, etc.).

Coaches are encouraged to support their teams by wearing SAHS apparel on game days.



Compliance with Exceptional Children’s Regulations & Section 504 Plans

The 504 Coordinator is Cheryl Williams/Kristy Mills. Please see her with any questions regarding the process.

Many students with disabilities are often mainstreamed into regular classes. Teachers who teach students with

labeled and identified disabilities will be notified at the beginning of the school year. Where modification plans

are in place, all classroom teachers will follow these. It is the responsibility of the regular classroom teacher to

know what modifications are required by the IEP of such students. Additionally, regular classroom teachers are

required to attend IEP meetings when held. Every effort will be made by the IEP

Committee chairperson to give ample notice of such meeting times/places. In the event

a staff member is unable to attend, written notification shall be given to the

chairperson, and sufficient documentation of academic and behavioral progress

shall be noted.

When students qualify under Section 504 of the Federal Code, teachers will be notified. A specific plan is

written, and all personnel involved with the given child’s education shall be notified of the plan. Once

informed, it is the responsibility of each classroom teacher affected to implement the plan in his/her classroom.

Teachers are asked to document their efforts at modifying instruction for such students and may be required to

present such documentation at particular times.

Tardy Policy 2015-2016

Teacher assigned consequences: 1st Tardy- teacher warning

2nd- Tardy- teacher warning and teacher assigned consequence including a phone call to the parent/guardian. Consequences may include after school detention with teacher or a department member.

3rd Tardy- teacher assigned consequence including a phone call to the parent/guardian.

Consequences may include after school detention with teacher or a department member. ***** Parent contact must be made by the teacher before the 4th tardy*****

Administrator assigned consequences: 4th Tardy- Teacher completes a referral and turns this in to the grade level administrator. (ISS for the period and/or parking permit suspended and/or lunch detention)

5th Tardy- Teacher completes a referral and turns this in to the grade level administrator. (ISS for the period and/or parking permit suspended and/or lunch detention)

6th Tardy- Teacher completes a referral and turns this in to the grade level administrator.

(ISS for the period and/or parking permit suspended and/or lunch detention) 7th Tardy- Teacher completes a referral and turns this in to the grade level administrator.

Administration will use their discretion for consequences from this point and beyond.



Bell Schedules

Normal Schedule 2-Hour Delay Schedule

8:10-9:40 1st Block 10:10-11:15 1

st Block

9:45-11:20 2nd

Block 11:15-1:10 2nd

Block and Lunch

11:15-11:40 1st

Lunch

11:25- 1:32 3rd

Block and Lunch 11:45-12:10 2nd

Lunch

11:25-11:50 1st Lunch 12:15-12:40 3

rd Lunch

11:54-12:24 2nd

Lunch 12:45-1:10 4th

Lunch

12:28-12:58 3rd

Lunch

1:01-1:32 4th

Lunch 1:15-2:10 3rd

Block

1:37-3:15 4th

Block 2:15-3:15 4th

Block

Email will be sent indicating building assignments for

lunches

Early Release Bell Schedule 3-Hour Delay Schedule

8:10-9:00 1st Block 11:10-1:00 1

st Block and Lunch

11:25-11:45 1st Lunch

9:05-9:54 2nd

Block 11:50-12:10 2nd

Lunch

12:15-12:35 3rd

Lunch

10:01-10:47 3rd

Block 12:40-1:00 4th

Lunch

10:52-12:15 4th

Block and Lunch 1:05-1:45 2nd

Block

10:47-11:07 1st Lunch

11:10-11:30 2nd

Lunch 1:50-2:30 3rd

Block

11:33-11:53 3rd

Lunch

11:56-12:15 4th

Lunch 2:35-3:15 4th

Block

Email will be sent indicating building Email will be sent indicating building

assignments for lunches assignments for lunches



Lunch Duty 2015-2016

Cateteria: Supervise students in the cafeteria. CIRCULATE around the cafeteria during the supervision. Make sure students are cleaning their trash from the tables and put chairs back for the next lunch. Cafeteria Entrance: Supervise students entering and exiting cafeteria. Monitor student passes for bathroom use. Make sure students are staying in the parameters of the lunch area and do not wander down the ramp/steps or HE hallway. Picnic Area: Supervise students at the picnic area. Don’t allow students to eat in front of the office or go around to the gym. Students should not go to the media center unless they have a pass. B Building Restrooms: Monitor students and make sure they have a pass from the cafeteria. Do not let groups of students hang out in the restroom or become noisy.

1st Semester

1st Lunch 2nd Lunch 3rd Lunch 4th Lunch

Cafeteria Sarratt Lloyd James Wright

Café Entrance Witchey Stein Holt Caviness

Picnic Area Poetzsch McIntyre Barbuto Miller

B Building Restrooms Collings Craig Burton Hill

Administration Kuczkowski

Henline Kuczkowski

Henline Defelice

Mills Defelice

Mills

2nd Semester

1st Lunch 2nd Lunch 3rd Lunch 4th Lunch

Cafeteria St. Smith J. Smith Holmgren Lloyd

Café Entrance Griffin T. Jones Reid Robinson

Picnic Area McInnis Waldron Henson A. Carrouth

B Building Restrooms Gilliam Bullock McCain Womble

Administration Kuczkowski

Henline Kuczkowski

Henline Defelice

Mills Defelice

Mills

*Officer Ray will also be roaming campus during lunch.



1st Semester Duty Roster 2015-2016

AM DUTY (7:45-8:05am)

Location Description Teacher Gym Lobby Monitors students and restrooms M. Johnson Chorus/Band Monitor hallway, no students until 8:05am Morgan Gym Stairwell Monitor area, no students until 8:05am Deadmon Media Center/ D2 Monitor students and computer usage Bruch, Thomas

Front Circle Monitor students walking up from the parking lot and the circle drop

off, no outside drinks Marks

Ag Shop Monitor students Dawson, Anders

Cafeteria Walk around and monitor students eating, keeping the noise level down,

making sure trash is picked up and chairs are pushed in Duell, Park, Yandell

Back of A/B Monitor students parking/unloading Carroll, Rasa Park Area Walk between the two buildings, monitor teacher parking lot area Benson Picnic Area Monitors students, making sure they pick up their trash Rodriguez, Tomlinson

Parking Lot Monitor students unloading, making sure they do not hang out near

their cars Faulkner

Sr. Circle Monitor students and the small groups that form Freeze, DeAngelo, HE Hallway Monitor students between hallway & Cafe Hendrix

Bus Lot Help with monitoring traffic when students are released from the bus

onto campus Gaude

Walkway between A-D (SCI Rooms)

Walk between the A building entrance and D building entrance.

Monitor students and small groups in the area Buchanan

PM DUTY (3:15-3:35pm)

Location Description Teacher Gym Lobby Monitors students and restrooms Williams Front Circle Monitor students walking to the parking lot and the front circle area Carter Bus area Monitor dismissal, making sure students do not hang out West, Bus area #2 Stop teacher traffic in order to get buses out first Fogleman Back of A/B Monitor students parking/unloading Bigner, Picnic Area Monitors students, making sure they pick up their trash C. Lambeth Parking Lot Monitor students unloading, making sure they do not hang out Martin Sr. Circle Monitor students and send them to either the buses or front circle Chase, Ehivue Walkway between A-D (SCI Rooms)

Walk between the A building entrance and D building entrance.

Monitor students and small groups in the area Stas

Bus Dismissal Let the buses out at the end of the day Kuczkowski



2nd Semester Duty Roster 2015-2016

AM DUTY (7:45-8:05am)

Location Description Teacher Gym Lobby Monitors students and restrooms Lynch, Chorus/Band Monitor hallway, no students until 8:05am Russell Gym Stairwell Monitor area, no students until 8:05am Peeden Media Center/D2 Monitor students and computer usage Bruch, Thomas

Front Circle Monitor students walking up from the parking lot and the circle drop off,

no outside drinks Marks

Ag Shop Monitor students Anders, Dawson

Cafeteria Walk around and monitor students eating, keeping the noise level down,

making sure trash is picked up and chairs are pushed in M. Carrouth, A. Bruner

Back of A/B Monitor students parking/unloading Lorringer, Price Park Walk between the two buildings, monitor teacher parking lot area Jackson Picnic Area Monitors students, making sure they pick up their trash Pegram Parking Lot Monitor students unloading, making sure they do not hang out Sublett Sr. Circle Monitor students and the small groups that form Freeze, P. Bishop HE Hallway Monitor students between hallway & Cafe Wooden

Bus Lot Help with monitoring traffic when students are released from the bus onto

campus Westbrook

Walkway between A-D (SCI Rooms)

Walk between the A building entrance and D building entrance. Monitor

students and small groups in the area Moore

PM DUTY (3:15-3:35pm)

Location Description Teacher Gym Lobby Monitors students and restrooms K. Davis Front Circle Monitor students walking to the parking lot and the front circle area P. Smith Bus area Monitor dismissal, making sure students do not hang out Johnston, M. Bishop Bus area #2 Stop teacher traffic in order to get buses out first C. Fitch Back of A/B Monitor students parking/unloading Crane, Silver Picnic Area Monitors students, making sure they pick up their trash McCracken

Parking Lot Monitor students unloading, making sure they do not hang out near their

cars Alley

Sr. Circle Monitor students and send them to either the buses or front circle Bare, Tyree, Stauffer Walkway between A-D (SCI Rooms)

Walk between the A building entrance and D building entrance. Monitor

students and small groups in the area Perry

Bus Dismissal Let the buses out at the end of the day Pope



2015-2016 Report Card/Progress Report Schedule

Quarter Progress

Report

Progress

Report Report Card

1 9/14 10/5 10/30

2 11/17 12/11 1/22

3 2/9 3/2 4/8

4 4/22 5/16 Mailed home

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