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SAMPSON COUNTY SCHOOLS - - TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

Post Office Box 439, 28329; 437 Rowan Road, 28328; Warehouse: 2081 Indian Town Road Revised 2-17-2017 School Codes SCHOOL/ADDRESS PRINCIPAL/ASST. PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS TELEPHONE FAX

320 Clement Elementary (K-5) 3220 Maxwell Road, Autryville 28318 James Bo Mullins, Principal Linda Honeycutt 567-2112 567-5910

340 Hargrove Elementary (K-5) 7725 Faison Highway, Faison 28341 Ed Holmes, Principal Cynthia Simmons Stella Swinson 533-3444 533-2121

346 Hobbton Elementary (K-5) 12361 Hobbton Hwy., Newton Grove 28366 Dawn Wilkes, Principal

O C Holland, AP Billie Jo Pittman Lynn Britt 594-0392 594-1610

347 Hobbton Middle (6-8) 12081 Hobbton Hwy., Newton Grove 28366 Jeff Bradshaw, Principal

Alicia Leach , Asst. Principal Christy Brock

594-1420 594-0049

348 Hobbton High (9-12) 12201 Hobbton Hwy., Newton Grove 28366 Jennifer Daughtry, Principal

, Asst. Principal Maria Rose, Ancester Buchanon

Melanie Askew

594-0242 594-1115

349 Lakewood High (9-12) 245 Lakewood School Rd., Salemburg 28385 John Goode, Principal

Jennifer Naylor, Asst. Principal Bobbie Alexander Angela Walton

Dale Helms

525-5171 525-3344

350 Midway Elementary (K-5) 15375 Spiveys Corner Hwy, Dunn 28334 Robbin Cooper, Principal Sharon Page 567-2244 567-4003

354 Midway Middle (6-8) 1115 Roberts Grove Road, Dunn 28334 Kevin Hunter, Principal

Dondi Hobbs, Asst. Principal Cathy Royal Becky Byrd 567-5879 567-5131

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Midway High (9-12) 15274 Spiveys Corner Road, Newton Grove 28366 Monty Strickland, Principal Jeff Wilson, Asst. Principal Amanda Horne, Asst. Principal

Margaret Pope, Sharon Baggett

Janet Wrench

567-6664 567-5989

364 Plain View Elementary (K-5) 4140 Plain View Hwy., Dunn 28334 Nicole Peterson, Principal Cindy Eason Jan Baggett 891-4354 891-4868

312 Roseboro Elementary (K-5) 180 Butler Island Rd., Roseboro 28382 Tonya Colwell, Principal

Olivia Hall, Asst. Principal Tiffany Edwards Lisa Hudson 525-4538 525-3032

372 Roseboro-Salemburg Middle (6-8) 305 W. Pleasant Street, Roseboro 28382 Shajuana Sellers, Principal

Christina Newkirk, Asst. Prin. Donna Johnson Angela Williams 525-4764 525-3471

376 Salemburg Elementary (K-5) 404 E. College Street, Salemburg 28385 Gerald Johnson, Principal

Olivia Hall, Asst. Principal Hannah Byrd Dianne Raynor 525-5547 525-4002

384 Union Elementary (K-3) 10400 Taylors Bridge Hwy., Clinton 28328 Dr. Linda Jewell Carr , Principal

Melanie Smith, Asst. Prin. Nancy Ricks Marie Boyette 532-2104 532-4434

385 Union Intermediate (4-5) 1190 Edmond Mathis Road, Clinton 28328 Jim Workman, Principal Angela Burley Glenda Estrada-Urbina 592-2287 592-7382

370 Union Middle (6-8) 455 River Road, Clinton, 28328 Theresa Melenas, Principal

Heath Brewer, Asst. Prin.

Marlene Norris Beverly Naylor 592-4547 592-4211

388 Union High School (9-12) 1189 Kader Merritt Road, Rose Hill 28458 Julie Hunter, Principal

Brian Richardson , Asst. Principal Amanda Worley Debora J. West

Myrtie Best

532-6300 532-6350

324 Sampson Early College (9-12) P. O. Box 318, Clinton, NC 28329 Susan Westerbeek, Principal x6006 Hope Raynor x6003 592-8081 592-8048

120 Learning Center at CE Perry, 705 Boone St. Roseboro 28382 Michael Warren, Principal Stephanie Phillips 525-4204 525-4345

155 Sampson County Early Childhood Development Center (old MES) 1500 Midway Elem. School Road, Dunn NC 28334 567-2244 567-2999

DIAL (910) 592-4111 AND EXTENSION PHONE PREFIX POSITION

Phone 592-1401 CENTRAL OFFICE Fax: 590-2445 Child Nutrition: FAX (910) 592-1489 CES 320 SES 376 Secretary 01

Board Room 20152 REYNOLDS, Lisa 20133 ELLIS, Angela 22223 Harg 340 UES 384 Principal 02

BRACY, Dr. Eric 20150 SMITH, Stephanie 20143 JORDAN, April 22224 prompt HES 346 UMS 370 Asst. Principal 03

BRITT, Stephen 20126 STONE, Ginger 20140 MCNEIL, LaTara 22221 #1 HMS 347 UIS 385 Bookkeeper 04

CABRAL, Dr. Wendy 20124 TANNER, Clara 0 or 20120 SANDERSON, Sheila 22222 HHS 348 UHS 388 PowerSchool 05

CANADY, Vanessa 20125 WARREN, Joyce 20139 Maintenance: FAX (910)592-0448 LHS 349 Guidance 06

CARR, Jeana 20122 WARREN, Susan 20151 HAMMOND, Mark 22226 MES 350 Nurse 07

CHABOT, Jacqueline 20150 WARREN, Wanda 20123 MCLAMB, Cindy 22228 #3 MMS 354 Media 08

CONCEPCION, Geovana 20139 WEEKS, MaIshia 20127 ELMORE, Jason 22227 MHS 352 Cafeteria 10 HOWARD, Debbie 20132 22225 PVE 364

MACON, Tommy M. 20136 20145 Technology: (910) 590-2445 RES 312 Athletic Director 09

MCLAMB, Cindy E. 20141 JOHNSON, Dr. Wesley 22248 RMS 372 UES Instr Coach 11

MESIMER, Cyndi 20144 TRANSPORTATION: HUNTER, Jenny 22244

NORDIN, Brenda 20149 Ph 910-592-3191; Fax 910-596-2212 KINLAW, Todd 22235 #2 LC@CEP 260

OWENS, Darcilla 20142 1030 Indian Town Road LOVITT, Belva 22237 SCECDC 155

OWENS, Valerie 20129 WESTBROOK, Vicki 20168 MONK, Lori 22238 Board members

Telfair Simpson-Chairman Kim Schmidlin-Vice-Chairman

Mary Brown Timothy Register

Tracy Dunn Dewain Sinclair Patrick Usher

PARKER, Dr. LaChandra 20135 ROSE, Garrett 20160 POWELL, Kathy 22241 PEARSON, Connie 20138 USHER, Jan Cox 20161 WARREN, Mary Lynn 22239

PETERSON, Shelia 20131 20181 GORE, Mark schools 22236

LANE, Kathy schools 22236

Sampson County Board of Education

20172018 Board Directory

Mrs. Mary Brown Post Office Box 296

Garland, North Carolina 28441

Mrs. Tracy Dunn 7870 Godwin Lake Road

Dunn, North Carolina 28334

Mr. Tim Register 455 North Ingold Ave.

Garland, North Carolina 28441

Mrs. Kim Schmidlin 228 Killington Place

Dunn, North Carolina 28334

Mr. Telfair Simpson PO Box 1802

Roseboro, North Carolina 28382

Mr. Dewain Sinclair 4601 Keener Road

Clinton, North Carolina 28328

Mr. Pat Usher 567 Usher Lane

Newton Grove, North Carolina 28366

Dr. Eric Bracy, Superintendent Sampson County Schools

Post Office Box 439 Clinton, North Carolina 28329

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Student & Parent Handbook 2017-2018

P. O. Box 439

Clinton, North Carolina 28329

(910) 592-1401

Dr. Eric Bracy, Superintendent

Sampson County Board of Education

Mary Brown

Tracy Dunn

Tim Register

Kim Schmidlin

Telfair Simpson

Dewain Sinclair

Pat Usher

In compliance with federal law, Sampson County Schools administers all state-operated educational programs, employment

activities and admission 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.

Central Office Administrative Staff Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy

Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services Dr. Wendy Cabral

Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Student Services Tommy Macon

Finance Officer Stephen Britt

Director of Auxiliary Services Mark Hammond

Director of Federal Programs Lisa Reynolds

Director of 6-8 Education Sheila Peterson

Director of K-5 Education Jeana Carr

Director of Exceptional Children Dr. LaChandra Parker Director of Child Nutrition April Jordan

Director of Transportation & Drivers Education Vicki Westbrook Director for Instructional Mgmt/Curricular Support and Dev. Ginger Stone

Director of Digital Literacy & Accountability Dr. Wesley Johnson

Table of Contents I. Introduction Page 2

II. Statement of Rights & Responsibilities & Selected Definitions Page 3

III. Academic Information Page 5

IV. General Student Information Page 15

V. Student Attendance Page 22

VI. Disciplinary Measures Page 24

VII. Procedural Requirements for Discipline Page 27

VIII. Types of Prohibited Conduct Page 33

IX. Selected School Board Policies Page 37

X. Acknowledgement of Receipt of Handbook Page 47

I. Introduction

The Student Handbook for the Sampson County School System is designed to provide students, parents, guardians, school

personnel and the public with a concise, comprehensive description of the rules, regulations and expectations for the

behavior of all students enrolled in the public schools of Sampson County and to ensure that everyone mentioned above

has been fully apprised of their respective rights and responsibilities. All students must comply with the rules, regulations

and policies governing behavior and conduct. Unless otherwise specified, the contents of this handbook shall apply to all

students who are attending any public school in Sampson County before, during and after school hours in any school

building and on any school premises, or in any school-owned vehicle or in any other school-approved vehicle used to

transport students to and from school or school activities, event or functions, or during any period of time when students

are subject to the authority of school personnel, or at any other time or place where the students conduct has a direct and immediate effect on maintaining order and discipline or protecting the safety and welfare of students, or staff in schools.

The handbook also contains definitions of inappropriate student conduct and possible courses of action which may be

utilized by school officials to discipline students who behave improperly. Unless this handbook requires that certain

punishments be given for misconduct, principals and teachers may use their discretion in deciding which disciplinary actions

to employ. However, only principals/assistant principals have authority to suspend students or to assign students to in-

school suspension. All mandatory disciplinary measures explicitly stated in this handbook apply to students enrolled in

grades 6-12. Elementary school principals may use their discretion in punishing students who violate the provisions of this

handbook.

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The Student Handbook is not intended to restrict in any way the authority of principals to make rules, which they are

authorized by law to make for the governance and operation of their respective schools. It also does not restrict the

authority of teachers to make such rules, not inconsistent with the contents of this handbook, which they are authorized by

law to make for their respective classes. Any student who refuses to comply with the reasonable rules, regulations or

directives imposed by any principal, assistant principal, teacher or authorized school employee shall be held in violation of

the Sampson County School Systems rules and regulations governing student conduct.

Cooperation between the home, the school, and the community is essential in order to ensure that all students attending

Sampson County Schools receive the full benefit of their education. Accordingly, all students, parents, guardians, school

personnel, and concerned members of the public are strongly encouraged to be familiar with the entire contents of this

handbook.

*Throughout this handbook, the masculine pronouns he, his, himself, etc., are used in a neutral sense. The pronouns are

meant to refer to both male and females.

II. Statement of Rights & Responsibilities Selected Definitions

A. Students Responsibilities Each student has the right to attend the public schools of Sampson County and must accept the consequences for his

actions. Each student is responsible for knowing all rules, regulations and policies that may affect him and for the following

of those rules, regulations and policies. Students share with school officials the responsibility of maintaining order at school

through their compliance with all lawful directions of principals, teachers, substitute teachers, teachers assistants, and other personnel authorized to give directions.

Each student shall receive a copy of the Student Handbook at the beginning of each year and he or his parents shall sign an

acknowledgment to that effect.

B. Teachers and Assistants Responsibilities The teacher is primarily responsible for discipline in his classroom and shall establish clear and consistent rules and

regulations pertaining to the behavior of students whom he teaches. At the beginning of each school year, teachers shall

review with students the school systems Student Handbook, the local school rules and regulations, and the teachers individual classroom rules.

Each teacher and each assistant are responsible for having knowledge of all school system regulations and local school rules

pertaining to student behavior. Each teacher and each assistant shall hold all students accountable for infractions of school

system or local school misconduct that is brought to their attention.

C. Principals Responsibilities Each principal is responsible for establishing clear and consistent rules and regulations pertinent to the behavior of students

enrolled in his school and for interpreting such regulations for parents and for the public. Such rules shall be developed

with input from parents and teachers. Student participation in the development of such regulations should be encouraged

in middle and high schools. Local school rules shall not be inconsistent with the contents of the Student Handbook.

At the beginning of each school year, each principal shall review with the faculty and staff the school systems Student Handbook and his schools rules and regulations concerning student behavior. Such rules and regulations shall be explained to students by faculty members on the students first day of enrollment each year and shall be forwarded to parents during the first week thereafter.

The principal shall hold all students accountable for infractions of school system or local school rules. The principal shall

investigate instances of alleged misconduct brought to his attention and endeavor, within reason, to hear every side of the

controversy. The student shall be confronted with the charges and be given an opportunity to present his version of the

facts.

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D. Parents Responsibilities Parents have the responsibility to provide a home atmosphere that enhances the total development of the child.

Parents should:

Ensure that the student attends school regularly. Know the school system and local school rules and regulations. Attend scheduled parent-teacher conferences. Support the schools disciplinary efforts. Contact school officials whenever the need arises.

As a parent of a student in Sampson County Schools, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the

classroom teachers who instruct your child. Federal law allows you to ask for certain information about your childs classroom teachers, and requires us to give you this information in a timely manner when requested. Specifically, you have

the right to ask for the following information about each of your childs classroom teachers/teacher assistants:

Whether North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has licensed or qualified the teacher for the grades and subjects he teaches.

Whether North Carolina Department of Public Instruction decided that the teacher can teach in a classroom without being licensed or qualified under state regulations because of special circumstances.

The teachers college major, whether the teacher has any advanced degrees and, if so, the subject of the degrees. Whether any teachers assistants or similar paraprofessionals provide services to your child and, if they do, their

qualifications.

If you would like to receive this information, please request it from your childs school principal.

Definitions

Alternative Learning Program - Any program designed by the school board to serve those students at risk of truancy,

academic failure, behavior problems, and/or dropping out of school.

Arson - the intentional burning or attempt to burn any building, structure or property.

Assault - an offer to do physical violence to another without striking, as well as the infliction of blows or any offensive

touching, without the consent of the person to whom the offer of violence is made or who receives the blows or offensive

touching.

Assistant - the paraprofessional employed by the local Board Of Education to assist the teacher.

Board - the Sampson County Board of Education.

Classroom - the location over which school officials, primarily teachers, substitute teachers and teacher assistants, have

supervisory responsibilities.

Explosive - a substance that on ignition by heat, impact, friction, or detonation undergoes very rapid decomposition.

Includes substances such as dynamite, dynamite caps, gun powder, etc.

Expulsion - permanent prohibition of a student from entering the school or the school grounds (except for a prearranged conference with an administrator), attending any day or night school function or riding a school vehicle. Expulsion does not

preclude enrollment or attendance in any night classes.

In-School suspension - the in-school suspension program is an alternative to out-of-school suspension. When placed in in-

school suspension, the student is excluded from attending regular classes but not from attending school and is required to

do assignments developed by his regular teachers.

Long-Term Suspension - any suspension for a definite period of time longer than ten (10) school days up to the remainder

of the school year. (See definition of suspension below.)

Parent - includes the natural parent, legal guardian or person serving in loco parentis having charge or control of any child

in attendance at a school of the system.

Principal - the school principal, assistant principal or any other school professional to whom the principal may officially

delegate his authority.

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Short-Term Suspension - any suspension for any period of time up to and including 10 days. (See definition of suspension

below.)

SRO - School Resource Officer

Substitute Teacher - any person who is approved according to local policy to take the place of the teacher during his

absence.

Superintendent - the Superintendent of the Sampson County Public Schools or his chosen representative.

Suspension - prohibition of a student from entering the school, or school grounds (except for a prearranged conference

with an administrator), attending any day or night school function or riding a school vehicle. Suspension does not preclude

enrollment or attendance in any night classes.

Teacher - person under contract or pending contract with the local board of education who is responsible for instruction.

Warning - to give advance notice of possible consequences for specific behavior.

III. Academic Information

A. A. School Counselor, Career Development/Special Populations Coordinator, Student Support

Specialists, College Advisor and Scholarship Coordinator

School Counselors promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by

implementing comprehensive school counseling programs that address academic, career, and personal/social development

for all students. Major functions incorporate high student performance, healthy students in safe, orderly and caring schools,

and strong family, community, and business partnerships.

Career Development/Special Populations Coordinators provide career guidance and counseling activities, publicize career-

technical education programs, and promote business-education partnerships by implementing developmental processes that

include students, parents, teachers, counselors and the community. They ensure that members of special populations

receive services and job training.

Student Support Specialists have been hired with the intent to help decrease dropout rates and increase high school

graduation rates in our high schools. Their daily functions include but are not limited to, providing services to at-risk

students who are experiencing difficulty in the regular school setting. They are required to use supplemental resources to

determine students academic weaknesses and provide instruction in the basic study skills as necessary. Most importantly, the student support specialist fosters and builds relationships with parents and students, relating to them by earning their

trust and respect.

Scholarship Coordinators primary purpose is to receive, review, and provide copies of scholarships as they become

available each year and act as contact person for current and potential scholarship sponsors for the four comprehensive

high schools. Also, a database will be maintained on all awarded scholarships.

Duke College Advisor Program is part of a national near-peer college advising model called the National College Corps.

This program is not designed to direct students to any specific postsecondary institution but to help students find their

best-fit postsecondary opportunity. Each of the four comprehensive high schools have been assigned one Duke College Advisor to lead this program

B. Graduation Exercises

Graduation exercises will be held for students who have successfully completed the required course of study for grades

nine, ten, eleven, and twelve. Students who satisfy all of a course of study for state and local requirements will receive a

diploma. Special needs students as defined by G.S. 115C-109 who do not meet the requirements for a high school diploma will receive a graduation certificate. Credit for each semester of work completed will be granted at the end of the semester. Beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, to receive one unit of credit a student must have a grade average

of 60.

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C. Diploma Requirements

Students must successfully complete the graduation requirements based on their high school entry date.

See Attachment A at the back of this handbook for additional information. Upon entering the ninth grade, all students

should select an approved course of study: Career Prep; College Tech Prep; College/University Prep; or Occupational.

Students must meet all of the requirements for their chosen Course of Study and exit standards.

High School Diploma Endorsements- Students Enrolled in North Carolina High Schools shall have the opportunity to

earn endorsements to their high school diploma that identify a particular area of focused study. This began with the

graduating class of 2014-2015. The requirements for earning these endorsements are defined:

www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/scholars

These exit standards apply to all students except those following the Occupational Course of Study.

*Students are strongly encouraged to choose two courses of study to ensure their high school graduation.

The NC Math 1 and NC Math 2 requirements may be waived for students who are identified as Learning Disabled in

mathematics. These students must take three units in math to satisfy graduation requirements.

All students must complete a course of study in order to earn a high school diploma. (attachment A) Students must meet

all of the requirements for their Course of Study. If these requirements are met prior to four years, the student may

request early graduation.

At Risk Diploma Program - Effective 2009/2010 school year, Sampson County Schools approved a state minimum

Alternative Diploma Program (ADP). Students must meet established criteria, guidelines, and screening process to be

eligible for the Alternative Diploma. Eligible students shall be referred to the assigned school committee. It is understood

that all students will begin high school with a 4-year plan to earn a minimum of 28-credits diploma and that acceptance to

this program is limited to those students at-risk for dropping out of high school. See your high school counselor for more

details.

D. Learn and Earn Early College High School

The Learn and Earn Early College High School concept was established by the Governors Education Cabinet in 2003 and funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Sampson County established its Early College High School, which opened in

the fall of 2005. It is a collaborative effort between Sampson Community College, Sampson County Schools, and Clinton

City Schools. The initiative is designed to improve high schools, to better prepare students for college and careers, to

create a seamless curriculum between high school and college, and to provide workbased experience to students.

E. North Carolina Academic Scholars Program (High School)

Recognition - The students who qualify for this special recognition

will be designated by the State Board of Education as North Carolina Academic Scholars. will receive a seal of recognition attached to their diplomas. may receive special recognition at graduation exercises and other community events. may be considered for scholarships from the local and state business/industrial community. may use this special recognition in applying to post-secondary institutions. (Candidates are identified by the end of

grade 11 and their candidacy can be included in application forms and/or transcripts sent to these institutions.)

The following revised plan is effective for students who enter the ninth grade for the first time in or after 2012-2013.

Students must:

Begin planning for the program before entering ninth grade to ensure they obtain the most flexibility in their courses.

Complete all the requirements of this North Carolina Academic Scholars Program. Have an overall four-year un-weighted grade point average of 3.500 Complete all requirements for a North Carolina high school diploma.

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http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/scholars

CreditsThe following designated number of credits per

subject area listed below must be taken in Credits Credits

4 English I, II, III, IV 4 English I, II, III, IV 4 English I, II, III, IV

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M athematics (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry,

and a higher level math course with Algebra II as

prerequisite OR Integrated M athematics I, II, III,

and a higher level mathematics course with

Integrated M athematics III as prerequisite)

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M athematics (should include Algebra I, Algebra II,

Geometry, and a higher level math course with Algebra

II as prerequisite OR Integrated M athematics I, II, III,

and a higher level mathematics course with Integrated

M athematics III as prerequisite)

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M athematics (should include Algebra I, Algebra II,

Geometry, and a higher level math course with

Algebra II as prerequisite OR Integrated M athematics

I, II, III, and a higher level mathematics course with

Integrated M athematics III as prerequisite)

3Science (a Physics or Chemistry course, Biology,

and an Earth/Environmental Science course) 3Science (Physics or Chemistry course, Biology, and an

Earth/Environmental Science course) 3Science (Physics or Chemistry course, Biology, and

an Earth/Environmental Science course)

3Social Studies (World History,

Civics/Economics, and U.S. History) 3Social Studies (World History, Civics/Economics, and

U.S. History) 4Social Studies (World History, Civics/Economics,

American History I: The Founding Principles and

American History II)

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social studies

1 Healthful Living 1 Health and Physical Educat ion 1 Health and Physical Educat ion

2Languages other than English ( two credits of

the same language)

1 Career and Technical Educat ion

1Arts Educat ion (Dance, M usic, Theatre Arts or

Visual Arts)

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Higher level courses taken during junior and/or senior

years which carry 5 or 6 quality points such as:

-AP -IB -Dual or college equivalent course

-Advanced CTE/CTE credent ialing courses -On-line

courses -Other honors or above designated courses

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2012-2013 and beyondChanges

Future-Ready Core Course of Study Future-Ready Core Course of Study

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Elect ive credits to include at least two second-

level or advanced courses (examples of elect ives

include JROTC and other courses that are of

interest to the student)

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2003-20042009-2010

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Two (2) elect ive credits in a second language required

for the UNC System

Four (4) elect ive credits const itut ing a concentrat ion

recommended from one of the following: Career and

Technical Educat ion (CTE), JROTC, Arts Educat ion,

Second Languages, any other subject area

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Two (2) elect ive credits in a second language

required for the UNC System

Four (4) elect ive credits const itut ing a concentrat ion

recommended from one of the following: Career and

Technical Educat ion (CTE), JROTC, Arts Educat ion,

Second Languages, any other subject area

*College transfer courses will be used in calculating NC Scholars eligibility. Credit can also be obtained

through the Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) process. See link on page 12 for more information.

F. Minimum Admissions Requirements at the 16 Institutions of the University of North Carolina System

University of North Carolina System Requirements For the class of 2006 and beyond, the following courses are required for admissionin addition to an institutions own specific requirements:

Six course units in language including: o Four in English emphasizing grammar, composition and literature, and o Two units of a language other than English

Four course units in mathematics including: o Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and one unit beyond Algebra II, o Algebra I, II and two units beyond Algebra II, or o Integrated Mathematics I, II, III and one unit beyond Integrated Mathematics III or NC Math 1,2, 3, and one

beyond NC Math 4.

The fourth credit of math applies to effects applicants to all institutions except the North Carolina School of the Arts.

It is recommended that prospective students take a mathematics course credit in the 12th grade.

Three course units in science including: o At least one unit in a life or biological science (for example, Biology), o At least one unit in physical science (for example, Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics), and o At least one laboratory course

Two course units in social studies including one unit in U.S. History. An applicant who does not have the unit in U.S. History may be admitted on the condition that at least three semester hours in that subject will be passed by the end of

the sophomore year.

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Course units as defined in these requirements may include those high school-level courses taken and passed by an applicant after

graduating from high school, as well as those taken while enrolled as a high school student. For some transfer students and students

who graduated from high school prior to 1990, special considerations have been made.

Individual constituent institutions may require other courses in addition to the minimum requirements.

High school students should take the ACT or SAT either in their junior year or in the fall of their senior year. Scores are forwarded

directly to the admissions officer of the campus applied to by the agency which administers the test.

In reviewing applications, admissions officers consider an applicants high school courses taken and grades received, class rank or grade point average, ACT or SAT scores, extracurricular activities and recommendations. Check with the students university of choice for specific requirements.

For transfer students, requirements for admission usually include a transcript from high school and each former college attended,

eligibility to return to the institution last attended, C cumulative average grade on all work attempted at other colleges and an application fee.

MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS (for HS GPA and ACT/SAT)

The minimum SAT of 800 on new or 800 on old version (verbal and math) or ACT composite of 17 is required for

students entering college in Fall 2013 and beyond. Students must take the writing component for either the SAT or ACT.

Community College Admission Requirements The growth of technical and community colleges within the state has made education beyond high school available to

almost everyone in North Carolina. These institutions have an open door policy, which admits anyone who is eighteen years old or older who meet admission requirements. However, this does not mean that individuals may apply and be

admitted to any particular program they wish. Students meeting a 2.6 GPA at graduation are not required to take a

placement test (multiple measures are in place). Several area community colleges offer two-year college transfer programs.

Certain programs at these schools have specific high school requirements. Students should check early on the requirements

for the program they plan to enter and take those required courses in high school.

G. Academic Honors (High School)

1. Marshals Marshals are chosen from the junior class. In order to be selected as a marshal, a student must be a junior academically in

terms of the number of units of credit he has earned. Ten members of the junior class are chosen as marshals. In the event

of a tie the average of the numerical grades for all courses through the fifth six-week grading period of the junior year will

be used. The grades of the junior class shall be averaged after the completion of the fifth (5th) six-week grading

period. Weighted grade point averages will be used in making these selections. The member of the junior class with the

highest weighted grade point average at the end of the final grading period will be the chief marshal.

2. Graduation Honors A Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be chosen from the Senior Class based solely on academic achievement. The

Valedictorian will be the student with the highest weighted grade point average (GPA) in the class through the final

grading period of the senior year. The Salutatorian will be the student with the second highest weighted grade point average

(GPA) in the class through the final grading period of the senior year. In addition, the top ten (10) seniors will be

recognized at the graduation ceremonies based upon their weighted grade point average (GPA) through the final grading

period of the senior year. In the event of a tie the average of the numerical grades for all courses through the final grading

period of the senior year will be used. Beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, seniors in the 11th through 20th position who

hold the same grade point average as the senior in the 10th position will be recognized as Honors with Distinction.

3. BETA Club BETA is national honor organization that promotes the ideals of honestly, service, morality, ethical conduct, and leadership

among students. See attachment C & D By-Laws.

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H. Grade Level Unit Requirements (High School)

The following number of units of credit is required to be classified as a sophomore, junior, or senior:

1. Six (6) units of credit, including one (1) unit of English, are required for sophomore standing; and, thirteen (13)

units of credit, including two (2) of English, are required for junior standing; and twenty (20 units of credit,

including three (3) units of English, are required for senior standing.

2. All seniors must take a minimum of eight (8) units and pass five (5) in order to graduate, unless pursuing early

graduation. 5th Year Seniors may leave campus early after completing the required course(s) for graduation.

3. Career and College Promise is a seamless dual enrollment program and will be considered on an individual basis

upon approval of the principal. Also, students enrolled in Career and College-Ready Graduate courses during their

senior year may leave campus early after completing the required course(s) for graduation.

I. Promotion Requirements Grades K-8 Students must meet local academic requirements and accountability standards if applicable to his/her grade-level

and attendance standards (see section V. in handbook).

1. Local Academic Requirements (all grades K-8)

a. Promotion Procedure Kindergarten In order to be promoted from Kindergarten to the first grade, a student must show sufficient progress to allow

him/her to be successful in the first grade.

b. Promotion Procedure Grade 1-2 In order to be promoted from grade one (1) to grade two (2) or from grade two (2) to grade three (3), each

student must attain a Level 3 (overall) in English language arts and mathematics.

c. Promotion Procedure Grades 3-5 In order to be promoted from grade three (3) to grade four (4), from grade four (4) to grade five (5), or from

grade five (5) to grade six (6), each student must attain a passing grade in English language arts,

mathematics, and either science or social studies.

d. Promotion Procedure 6-8 In order to be promoted from grade six (6) to grade seven (7), from grade seven (7) to grade eight (8),

or from grade eight (8) to grade nine (9), each student must earn no less than an average grade of 60 in

English/Language Arts and mathematics and in two (2) of the following courses: science, social studies,

and health/physical education. Appropriate progress in exploratory areas should also be considered.

If retention of a student appears likely, appropriate notification will be given to the parent(s) of the student.

2. Local Accountability Standards (grades 3-8)

Students must meet local promotion requirements and attendance requirements. Proficiency and growth on End-

of-Grade tests in reading, math, & science will be taken in consideration with promotion/retention decisions.

3. State Requirements for Grade 3

North Carolina state law now requires that third graders who are not reading at a proficient level on the end-of-grade test

be given focused intervention and additional retesting opportunities. This new reading requirement was implemented with

the children who began third grade in the fall of 2013. More details concerning the Read to Achieve Program as a part of

the Excellent Public Schools Act can be accessed at http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/850102.

J. Grades

Grades may be derived from and are based on homework, class work, daily and/or weekly tests/quizzes and special

projects.

1. High School Weighted Scores

A weighted grade system is used to calculate each students GPA (grade point average). The course level determines the number of quality points awarded for grades for the course. All courses not identified as AP (advanced placement),

Honors, or CCP (College & Career Promise) carry CP (college preparatory) grade weight. The computer calculates the

GPA automatically as numerical grades are recorded for each course. Quality points are based on the following grade scale.

Honors courses will receive .5 additional quality points. AP/CCP courses will receive one (1) additional quality point. No

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quality points will be awarded for any grade below 60. AP students are required to take the AP exam. If the student does

not take the AP exam, the classroom final grade will be lowered one letter grade. Students entering high school before

2015-2016 will receive one additional quality point for Honors/CCP courses and two additional quality points for AP

courses.

90-100%=4.0 80-89% =3.0 70-79% =2.0 60-69% =1.0

L. High School Examinations

1. Examinations will be given at the end of each semester covering the whole semesters work in grades 9-12.

2. If a high school student has an A average (90+) and has three (3) absences or less he/she may be exempt from taking the exam in that course unless an end-of-course (EOC) exam, NC Final Exam, or CTE Post Assessment is

required.

3. If a high school student has a B average (80-89) and has two (2) absences or less he/she may be exempt from taking the exam in that course unless an end-of-course (EOC) exam, NC Final Exam, or CTE Post Assessment is

required.

4. The examination will count 25% of a semester grade.

5. Examinations in grades 9-12 will be two hours in length or the state-mandated requirements for the EOC tests.

6. End-of-course (EOC) tests will serve as final examinations in those courses that the state requires an EOC test.

Students may not be exempted from EOC tests, NC Final Exams, or CTE Post Assessments due to

the attendance guidelines above.

M. State Testing Information

1. Grades 3 Through 8

a. North Carolina End-of-Grade (EOG) Tests

The North Carolina EOG tests are administered at the end of the school year to test mastery of grade-level

knowledge and skills. Students are tested annually in reading and mathematics. Scores are included in the state

accountability model. Results of these tests will also be used to satisfy ESEA guidelines. Additional 3rd grade

assessments- Beginning of Grade 3(BOG3), and Read to Achieve.

b. North Carolina Science Assessment

The North Carolina Science Assessment will be administered to students in grades 5 and 8. Scores are included in

the state accountability model.

c. CTE Post Assessments Computer Skills and Applications- Exploring Career Decisions End-of-course will be administered at the end of most career and technical education courses. Any student enrolled

in these courses for credit is required to take the appropriate CTE Assessment.

d. NC Check-Ins The NC Check-Ins are interim assessments administered three times throughout the school year to provide teachers

and parents with immediate feedback on student performance and to guide subsequent instruction. The NC Check-ins

are aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study (NCSCS) for both English Language Arts and Mathematics and contain

questions similar to the ones students will see on the end-of-grade (EOG) assessments. All students in 5th/6th grade

will take NC Check-ins assessments in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, and 4th grade students will take

these assessments in mathematics.

2. Grades 9 through 12

a. North Carolina End-of-Course (EOC) Tests

The North Carolina EOC tests shall be administered at the end of each course in the following subject areas:

NC Math 1, Biology, and English II. Any student enrolled in these courses for credit is required to take the

appropriate EOC test(s).

b. Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Tests (PSAT)

The PSAT is recommended to college-bound students who wish to be better prepared to take the Scholastic

Aptitude Test (SAT). The PSAT must be taken in the junior year for students to qualify for National Merit

Scholarships.

c. Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT)

The SAT test will be administered at selected times throughout the year. This test is recommended and offered to

college-bound students. Scores from this test are one factor considered for admission to colleges and universities.

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d. CTE Post Assessments - End-of Course Tests

End-of-course will be administered at the end of most career and technical education courses. Any student

enrolled in these courses for credit is required to take the appropriate CTE Post Assessment. Scores are included

in School Technical Attainment Performance Indicators.

e. Pre-ACT

The new PreACT , administered in the 10th grade, predicts student performance on the ACT and can be used an

indicator of college and career readiness. Reports include data to help teachers and counselors to target

interventions, inform classroom instruction and guide students in course selection. Also, it provides students with

a realistic ACT test experience and empowers them with valuable data and insights.

f. American College Test (ACT)

The ACT assessment will be given free of charge to all North Carolina 11th graders annually. All eleventh grade

students are required to take the ACT as part of the state High School Accountability Model. Scores from this test

are one factor considered for admission to college and university.

g. WorkKeys

Students who complete the four-credit Career and Technical Education sequence are administered the WorkKeys

examination in the 12th grade. WorkKeys provides a gauge of career readiness and is widely recognized as an

industry credential. WorkKeys assessments measure real world skills critical to job success. These skills are valuable for any occupation skilled or professional at any level of education, and in any industry.

3. Grades K-12 a. NC Finals will be administered in selected non-tested areas.

b. Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) is the process by which LEAs shall, based upon a body-of-evidence,

award a student credit in a particular course without requiring the student to complete classroom instruction for a

certain amount of seat time. http://cdm.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/file/view/CDM.DPIGuidelines.FINAL.10.13.pdf

c. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)

The state mandated NAEP is administered in designated subject areas to a sample of students in selected grade levels.

d. The W-APT (initial) and the ACCESS (annual) are the state mandated language proficiency tests used in Sampson

County to measure students ability to listen, speak, read, and write the English language. All students who enroll in our school system must fill out a Home Language Survey (HLS). If it is determined that a students native language is other than English, according to HLS, he/she must be tested using the W-APT within thirty days of enrollment.

The ACCESS test will be the language proficiency test administered annually to those students who are limited

English proficient (LEP). The annual testing window will be during February and March every year.

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Students in programs for exceptional children are administered tests based on their Individual Educational Plans. These and

other students may be eligible for specialized testing, alternative assessments, or testing modifications based on guidelines

adopted by the State Board of Education and applied within local school districts.

N. Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Sampson County Schools is implementing the North Carolina Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to promote success

in academics and behavior. MTSS uses Responsiveness to Instruction (RtI) a multi-tiered framework for school improvement through engaging, high-quality instruction as well as Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) - a

proactive approach to school-wide discipline. RtI uses a team approach to guide educational practices and addresses

student academic needs to maximize growth for all; PBIS is meant to reinforce the positive behaviors of students doing

what is expected of them as well as supporting students who need extra assistance to reach the school-wide expectations.

Through MTSS, we will work to create and maintain an environment in which ALL school community members have clear

expectations and understandings of their role in the educational process.

O. Schedule Changes (High School)

All students are scheduled for requested courses whenever possible. However, student schedules may be changed for

acceptable reasons. The only acceptable reasons for schedule changes are as follows:

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1. The student has been placed in the wrong course. If this has occurred, the teacher must request a change in the students schedule;

2. The student did not pass a prerequisite course. (All students in grades nine (9) through twelve (12) must be enrolled in eight (8) classes unless enrolled in the

College and Career Promise program, or meet the early graduation requirements.)

P. Withdrawal Procedures

A student withdrawing from a school term should secure a withdrawal form from the main office that he must give to each

of his teachers, cafeteria manager, and the media coordinator for their signatures. Their signatures indicate that the student

does not have any outstanding indebtedness with the school. The students teachers also will make notations of his grades on the form. After the student has been cleared by his teachers, he must return the withdrawal form to the main office for

final clearance and then secure a transfer slip.

Q. Textbooks

Textbooks are state and school property and must be treated accordingly. If any textbooks are lost or damaged, they must

be paid for. Payment from the student must be secured before any grades and/or records are released. The following

schedule of fees for payment shall apply if a book is lost or 100% damaged:

One year old 100% of full price Four years old 40% of full price

Two years old 80% of full price Five years old & older 20% of full price

Three years old 60% of full price

If a student transfers to another school, his books must be returned to a designated teacher, and a transfer slip will be given

as a receipt for the books.

R. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (eligible students) certain rights with respect to the students education records. These rights are outlined below:

1. The right to inspect and review the students education records within 45 days of the day the District receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal [or appropriate school official] a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or

eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.

2. The right to request the amendment of the students education records that the parent or eligible student believes is inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the Sampson County Schools to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want

changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the District decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible

student, the District will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request

for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of

the right to a hearing.

3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the students education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorized disclosure without consent. One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a

person employed by the District as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and

law enforcement unit personnel; a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the District has contracted to

perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist): or a parent or student serving on an official committee,

such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a

legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.

Another exception that permits disclosure without consent is the release of directory information. The Sampson County Schools

Administrative Unit classifies the following as directory information; students name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major

field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance,

degrees and awards received, the most recent previous school attended by the student, names of parents, and pictures or videos taken on

buses, school grounds, in school buildings and at school activities unless the picture or video may reveal confidential information about a

student. School officials may release this information to any person without the consent of the parents or the student. Any parent or eligible

student who objects to the release of any or all of this information without his consent must notify, in writing the principal of the school

where the records are kept by October 31 of the current year. The objection must state what information the parent or student does not

want to be classified as directory information. If no objection is received by October 31 of the current year, the information will be classified

as directory information until the beginning of the next school year. The media is given permission to provide coverage of our schools to

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include photographs and interviews of students. Any parent or eligible student who objects to this stipulation must also notify, in writing, the

principal of the school by October 31 of the current year.

4. The right to file a formal complaint with Sampson County Schools and/or the U.S. Department of

Education concerning alleged failures to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The contact person for Sampson County Schools is the Assistant Superintendent for Academics and Student Services, Sampson County Schools, P.O. Box 439,

Clinton, NC 28329 (910-592-1401). The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:

U.S. Department of Education

400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20202-4605

The Sampson County Schools Administrative Unit has adopted a written policy governing the rights of parents and students

under FERPA. Copies of this policy may be found on the Sampson County Schools website.

S. Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)

The superintendent will ensure that all notification requirements of the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment are met,

including the requirements provided below.

By signing handbook, parents give the school system permission to participate in any Department of Education-funded

survey, analysis or evaluation that reveals information concerning the following protected topics: political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the students parent; mental or psychological problems of the student or the students family; sex behavior and attitudes; illegal, antisocial, self-incriminating or demeaning behavior critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships; legally recognized privileged relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians and ministers; religious practices, affiliations or beliefs of the student or the students parent; or income (other that that required by the law to determined eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving

financial assistance under such program).

Upon request, parents have the right to review any survey that concerns one of the protected topics or any instructional

materials used in any such survey. The district will take measures to protect the identification and privacy of students

participating in any survey concerning any of the protected topics. These measures may include limiting access to

completed surveys and to survey results, as allowed by law.

For surveys concerning the protected topics that are not funded in whole or in part by the Department of Education, the

school district will notify parents at the beginning of each school year of the specific or approximate dates when such

surveys will be administered. Parents will have the opportunity to opt their children out of participating in the survey(s).

The school district will not collect, disclose or use personal student information for the purpose of marketing or selling the

information or otherwise providing the information to others for that purpose.

T. Withholding Secondary Student Information from Military Recruiters

School districts receiving federal funding are required to release the names, addresses and phone numbers of secondary

school students to the United States military for recruiting purposes. School districts must give students and parents the

opportunity to withhold the students contact information from recruiters. The superintendent will ensure that this information is withheld based on parent and/or student requests as follows:

Homeroom teachers will review the Refusal Form for Military Recruiter Information Request with all juniors and seniors and send a form home with them on the first day that they attend school during their junior/senior years.

Students will have 10 days from the first day that they attend school during their junior/senior years to return the completed form to the school.

Schools will not release information to military recruiters for students who return forms.

**Information in this handbook is subject to change based on local and state requirements.

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IV. General Student Information

A. Athletics

The Sampson County School System has a comprehensive athletic program for students. The high schools are members of

the North Carolina High School Athletic Association and the middle schools are members of the Sampson County Middle

Schools Conference.

The athletic program is an extension of the school and the coach is the school representative in charge of the sports

activity. Players are expected to treat the coach as a teacher and as a person of authority. An athlete is a leader in the

school and must accept the responsibility of good citizenship at school. The Board of Education and the appropriate school

authorities reserve the right to remove any student from an athletic team who does not exhibit proper discipline in school

or on the field. The NCHSAA Handbook states that any player ejected from a football game shall be reprimanded and

suspended for the next game at any level of play (varsity, junior varsity, or middle school). For all other sports, the player shall be reprimanded and suspended for the next two games at any level of play. If a player is ejected for a third time in any sport the player shall be suspended from all sports for the remainder of the year.

1. High School Eligibility Requirements

According to the N.C. High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA), a student must (1) have satisfactory conduct, (2)

have passed at least three subjects the previous semester, (3) be present at school the day of the game in order to play in

that contest(some emergency situations can be justified by principal), (4) have the signed consent of his parents on file in

the principals office, (5) have a current physical examination by a doctor stating he is in good physical health, (6) have insurance, and (7) meet local promotion standards in order to be eligible to represent a school in athletic contests. All

athletes and participants listed on the NCHSAA eligibility list and on the SDPI eligibility list must use county school

transportation to go to and from athletic events unless they are released to the parent or guardian with a signed release.

2. Middle School Eligibility Requirements

A student must (1) have satisfactory conduct, (2) math and language arts must be passed in addition to one less than

the number of core classes the semester before, (3) be present at school the day of the game in order to play in that

contest (some emergency situations can be justified by principal), (4) have the signed consent of his parents on file in the

principals office, (5) have a current physical examination by a doctor stating he is in good physical health, (6) have insurance, and (7) meet local promotion standards in order to be eligible to represent a school in athletic contests. All

athletes and participants must be listed on an official eligibility list and must use county school transportation to go to and

from athletic events unless they are released to the parent or guardian with a signed release.

B. Buses

The school systems policy on school bus scheduling and routing is available for review in the Superintendents office. In general, the policy provides as follows:

1. School buses shall be operated to and from school based on approved school bus routes, and no variation should

be made. The Superintendent shall require routes to be established and pupils assigned to ride buses which travel

the established routes;

2. No person other than assigned students or an authorized employee may board or ride school buses;

3. Buses should be routed so that they pass within one mile of the residence of each pupil who resides more than one

and one-half miles from the school to which he/she is assigned;

4. With few exceptions, school buses will be routed on main or primary roads only and not on side roads or into

housing developments;

5. Special routing of school buses will be arranged to provide appropriate transportation for exceptional children who,

because of their special handicap or condition, cannot walk to school or to a school bus stop; and

6. Bus stops will be at least .2 miles apart (or one city block), unless an exception is made because of safety factors.

C. Automobiles Student Parking Students may use private transportation to travel to and from school. All students must register their motor vehicles in the

office. Parking fees will be determined by the school. Upon arrival, cars must be parked in the student parking lot and

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locked. Returning to parked cars between classes and during lunch without permission from the principal may result in loss

of the privilege to drive to or attend school. The parking lot is off limits during regular school hours.

Leaving campus by motor vehicle without permission from the principal or prior to dismissal from school for the day may

result in loss of the privilege to drive to school for the remainder of the year.

Students are permitted to park on school premises as a matter of privilege, not of right. The school does not assume any

responsibility for loss or damage to cars in the parking lot. However, the school retains authority to conduct routine

patrols of student parking lots and inspections of the exterior of student automobiles on school property. Such patrols and

inspections may be conducted without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant. School personnel

may search the interior of a students vehicle if they have reasonable suspicion to believe that it contains illegal or unauthorized materials. A student who brings an automobile on campus is responsible for the car and its contents. The

campus speed limit at all times is 10 m.p.h unless otherwise posted.

D. Student Meals Sampson County Schools School Nutrition Department is pleased to announce the implementation of the Community

Eligibility Provision in all Sampson County Schools. The implementation of this provision means that all students in Sampson

County Schools will receive a reimbursable breakfast and reimbursable lunch at no cost each day, regardless of household

income. Items that are not part of the reimbursable meal will be charged a la carte pricing. Students who choose to

purchase additional items outside of the reimbursable meal should have cash in hand or money in their lunch account for

those purchases.

Families will not be required to submit applications for free or reduced price meals with the implementation of the

Community Eligibility Provision.

E. Clubs

All clubs will meet at times designated by the principal. Students must use county school transportation to and from off-

campus club events unless they are released to their parents or guardians with a signed release.

F. Fund Raisers

No item shall be sold in the school without the prior approval of the principal. Board approval is required for all school-

wide fundraising drives.

G. Insurance

Accident insurance is available for students. Coverage may be obtained for the school day or around-the-clock. In case of

an accident, insurance claim forms may be obtained from the principals office. The policy does have limits and may not pay the total bill.

H. Lockers

Lockers may be assigned to students by their homeroom teacher. Student lockers are school property and are provided for

the convenience of the students. Student lockers remain at all times under the control of the school; however, students are

expected to assume full responsibility for the security of their lockers. The school assumes no responsibility for property

left in the student lockers. Property shall not be left on top of the lockers. Property left outside the lockers will be placed in

the lost and found.

I. Medical Conditions/Illness

It is the parent/guardians responsibility to inform the school nurse annually if your childs medical condition changes or if your child develops a new condition.

A student who becomes ill or is injured during the school day must report to the principals office and the parents will be contacted. It is the parents responsibility to make arrangement to pick up the student if the administration or school nurse deems it necessary.

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Any student who is not physically able to attend classes must report to the office. A student who cannot attend classes shall

not remain in school unless acceptable arrangements can be made.

J. Communicable Diseases

The school systems communicable diseases policies are available online. These policies set forth the responsibility of the school system and school employees in responding to a student infected with a communicable disease. The policies

emphasize confidentiality of the identity of an infected student and contain special rules for students with AIDS and HIV

infections.

Garrett's Law ensures that educational materials are provided by schools to parents and guardians concerning

meningococcal meningitis, influenza and other vaccines. The information on meningococcal meningitis, influenza, and other

vaccines can be obtained from the Sampson County School's website under School Nurses, from immunizenc.com, and

upon request from the school in which your child is enrolled.

K. Inoculations

All students entering the Sampson County Schools for the first time must present a certificate of immunization indicating

that they have been immunized according to the following requirements of the immunization law:

1. The immunizations must be completed according to the North Carolina Immunization Law.

2. A certificate of immunization must include the following:

i. The name and date of birth of the student; ii. The name of the students parent(s); iii. The address of the parent(s); iv. The sex of the student; v. The date each dose of vaccine was administered on or after July 1, 1979; vi. The number of doses of the vaccine given; and vii. The name and address of the physician or local health department administering the required immunization.

A physicians written statement regarding adequate immunization that does not provide the date that each vaccine dose was administered does not satisfy the requirements of the immunization law.

The parent is allowed thirty (30) days from the students first date of school attendance to produce a satisfactory certificate of immunization. If a student needs more time (for medical reasons) than thirty (30) calendar days after enrollment, then a

physicians written statement indicating that additional days are needed must be provided to the principal.

Exemptions to the above immunization requirement are to be granted only on the basis of medical certification indicating

immunization would be detrimental to the students health or on the basis of the parents membership in a bona fide religious organization whose teachings are contrary to the requirements listed above.

L. Kindergarten/or Higher Grade entering for the first time/ Health Assessment

1. Each child entering kindergarten/or higher grade in the public schools must receive a health assessment.

2. The health assessment must be conducted during the twelve months prior to school entry.

3. The health assessment must include a medical history and physical examination with screening for vision

and hearing and all additional information as requested by the required form.

4. The health assessment must be conducted by a physician licensed to practice medicine, a physicians assistant as defined in General Statute 9018, a certified nurse practitioner, or a public health nurse meeting the North Carolina Division of Health Services Standards for Early Periodic Screening.

5. Within 60 days after the beginning of the new school year, the school principal must file a status report with

DEHNR on the number of children in compliance with the legislation.

6. Children in private and religious schools or children of parents whose bona fide religious beliefs are contrary to the

health assessment requirements are exempt from the legislation.

7. No child shall attend kindergarten/or higher grade for the first time/ unless a health assessment transmittal form,

indicating that the child has received the health assessment with all required information by this section, is

presented to the school principal. The medical providers or the parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis, must

present a completed health assessment transmittal form with all requested information to the principal of the school

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on or before the childs first day of attendance. If a health assessment form and all required information are not presented on or before the first day, the principal

will present a notice of deficiency to the parent, guardian, or responsible person. The parent, guardian, or

responsible person will have 30 calendar days from the first day of attendance to present the required health

assessment form and all required information for the child. Upon termination of 30 calendar days, the principal shall

not permit the child to attend the school until the required health assessment form and required information has

been presented.

M. Medication

Our school system has a written policy to assure the safe administration of medication to students during the school day. If

your child must have medication of any type, including over-the-counter drugs given during school hours, you have the

following choices:

1. You may come to school and give the medication to your child at the appropriate time(s).

2. You may obtain a copy of a medication form from the school nurse or school secretary. Take the form to your childs doctor and have him/her complete the form by listing the medication(s) needed, dosage, and number of times per day the

medication is to be administered. This form must be signed by the doctor and you, the parent or guardian. Prescription

medicines must be brought to school by a parent/guardian in a pharmacy-labeled bottle which contains instructions on how

and when the medication is to be given. Over-the-counter drugs must be brought by a parent/guardian in the original

container and will be administered according to the doctors written instructions. The Request for Medication Administration in School form must be completed annually.

3. You may discuss with your doctor an alternative schedule for administering medication (i.e., outside of school hours).

Self-medication: In accordance with G.S. 115C-375.2 and G.S. 115C-47, students requiring medication for asthma,

anaphylactic reactions, or both, and diabetes may self-medicate with physician authorization, parent permission, and a

student agreement for self-carried medication.

School personnel will not administer any medication to students unless they have received a medication form properly

completed and signed by both doctor and parent/guardian, and the medication has been received from the parent/guardian

in an appropriately labeled container.

At the end of the school year, a letter will be sent by mail to the parent/guardian regarding pickup of unused medication.

Medication not picked up by specified date will be destroyed.

N. Pediculosis (head lice)

Students who are diagnosed by school personnel as being carriers of live lice with or without nits (eggs), must be removed

from the school immediately and properly treated. The student with nits only will be sent home at the end of the school

day. All students with live lice or nits must be treated before re-entry into the school can be allowed. If a student is

diagnosed with pediculosis, the parent will be notified and given instructions as to proper methods of treatment and

procedures for re-entry of the student.

O. Assisting Students with a Concussion: Return to Learn In October 2015, the State Board of Education approved a policy requiring LEAs and charter schools to develop a plan

addressing the needs of students with concussions. Following a concussion, it is common for children and adolescents to

experience difficulties in the school setting. Cognitive difficulties, such as learning new tasks or remembering previously

learned material, may pose challenges in the classroom. The school environment may also increase symptoms with

exposure to bright lights and screens or noisy cafeterias and hallways. Appropriate guidance and recommendations from

the pediatrician is requested from the students health care provider to assist in the transition back to the school environment and facilitate the recovery of the child or adolescent. The information should be given to the School Nurse,

Guidance Counselor, certified athletic trainer/first responder, or Principal/Assistant Principal the first day of the students return to the school setting.

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P. Permission to Leave School Early

Students are discouraged from leaving school early. In order for a student to be released from school before the end of the

school day, his parents must do one of the following:

1. Come to the principals office to secure permission to remove the student from school. 2. Forward a signed note to the principals office seeking permission to remove the student from school. The note

shall include the following information:

a. How the student is to leave school; b. With whom the student is to leave school; and c. At what time the student is to leave school.

3. Fifth-year seniors may be dismissed each day as soon as required courses for graduation are completed. Also,

students enrolled in Career and College-Ready Graduates courses during their senior year may leave campus early

after completing the required course(s) for graduation.

Students of estranged parents may be released only upon the written request of the parent whom the court holds directly

responsible for the student and who is the parent registered on the school records. The schools shall not take part in any

other arrangements with estranged parents.

Q. Pregnant/Married Students

Marital, maternal, or paternal status shall not affect the rights and privileges of students to receive a public education nor to

take part in any extracurricular activity offered by the school system.

Pregnant students shall be permitted to continue in school in all instances, unless the students physician rules otherwise. If continued attendance is not advised by the physician, the principal is authorized to make special arrangements for the

instruction of the student and to provide an appropriate educational program.

R. Safe Surrender of a Newborn

North Carolina General Statue 115-C-47(50) requires that we provide information on the manner in which a parent may

lawfully abandon a newborn baby with a responsible person.

The following people are required by law to take temporary custody of an infant under seven days of age voluntarily

delivered by the infants parent who does not express intent to return for the infant: (1) A health care provider who is on duty or at a hospital or at a local or district health department

or at a nonprofit community health center;

(2) A law enforcement officer who is on duty or at a police station or sheriff's department;

(3) A social services worker who is on duty or at a local department of social services; or

(4) A certified emergency medical service worker who is on duty or at a fire or emergency medical services station.

In addition, any adult may, but is not required to, take into temporary custody an infant under seven days of age voluntarily

delivered by the infants parent who does not express intent to return for the infant. In either case, the individual who takes the infant into custody may inquire as to the parents identities and as to any relevant medical history, but the parent is not required to provide information.

A parent who follows these procedures for safe surrender of a newborn infant cannot be prosecuted for misdemeanor

child abuse or child abandonment. Anyone who is struggling with these issues is encouraged to speak to a teacher, parent,

administrator, guidance counselor, or other responsible adult.

S. School Closing/Delays

The superintendent will make a determination by 6:00 am as to whether schools will be (a) open, (b) delayed in opening, or

(c) closed, whenever inclement weather exists. The Superintendent will call the following radio and television stations for

public announcements: WCKB Dunn, WCLN Clinton, WRAL TV (Channel 5) Raleigh, WTVD TV (Channel 11) Durham, WECT TV (Channel 6) Wilmington

Parents may dial the Board of Education at 592-1401 and listen to the opening message on the automated phone system for

any school delays or closings during inclement weather.

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T. Telephone Use - Office

Students are allowed to use the office telephone for emergencies only. Permission from the office must be obtained to use

the telephone during class time. No student may receive telephone calls during school hours except in cases of

emergencies.

U. Visitors

The Sampson County Schools operate under a closed campus policy. All visitors must report to the office immediately

upon entering the school grounds or a school building. Any person violating this policy may be arrested for trespassing.

V. Work Based Learning Opportunities:

A student may be released for participation in a bona fide High School Apprenticeship Program or Internship Program

contingent upon the following requirements:

1. Participation in the Work Based Learning Programs must support career objectives identified in the individual students Career Development Plan.

2. Work Based Learning Programs must be presented to the Sampson County Board of Education for approval. 3. Work Based Learning Programs must be approved by the Sampson County Board of Education for credit. 4. Students must meet all prerequisites to be eligible for participation in these programs.

W. Drivers License Revocation and Driving Eligibility Certificates Drivers License Revocation For Students Not Making Adequate Progress or Who Drop Out

A law that became effective August 1, 1998 affects all students under the age of 18 who are eligible for a driving permit or

license. These students must stay in school and make adequate progress in order to keep their permit or license. Adequate progress is passing at least 3 of the 4 classes that are required each semester at our high schools or at the end of each semester, students not passing 70% of the maximum possible courses that are identified. The law requires the

school system to report to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) any student less than 18 years old who drops out of

school or who is not making adequate progress. Students who do not make adequate progress at the end of each semester, or drop out of school, will be reported to DMV and will have their permit or license revoked. Parents and

students will be notified by the school if DMV is going to be notified and the students parents may appeal this if a hardship exists.

Drivers License Revocation for Certain Offenses

A student who receives a suspension, expulsion, or an assignment to an alternative educational setting for more than 10

consecutive days for (a) possession or sale of an alcoholic beverage or an illegal controlled substance on school property,

(b) the possession or use on school property of a firearm, or (c) the physical assault on a teacher or other school

personnel on school property will have their drivers license revoked by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

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