Mt. Tabor High School
SPARTAN ALMA MATER
COME YE SPARTANS!
Come ye Spartans! Sing together,
Heart to heart and hand in hand.
Love and laughter long shall linger
Echoing down these halls again.
Though the years may come between us,
Still our Spartan Spirit shines.
In our hearts you’ll live forever
Blue and Gold, Mount Tabor High.
MT. TABOR HIGH SCHOOL FIGHT SONG
Cheer, cheer for Mt. Tabor High.
Long may our Blue and Gold Banner fly.
Let’s go Spartans, keep that pride.
Onward to VICTORY we will ride.
And if we falter, we’ll still remain
Loyal to thee-- that is our aim.
Ever grateful, true and bold
Fight on for the Blue and Gold -- Go Spartans!
YOUR MTHS HANDBOOK
The policies and procedures contained in this handbook are designed to help the school run smoothly so that you will have a successful year at Mt. Tabor. This information has been carefully prepared so that it will help you adjust to our school and become an integral part of it. The Mt. Tabor staff is eager to help you prepare for a successful adult life. In turn, you need to strive for excellence each day. Along with your studies, get involved in extra-curricular activities, which are designed to help you enjoy school life. Remember, your
MOUNT TABOR HIGH SCHOOL MISSION AND VISION
Vision: Excellence in every endeavor.
Mission: Mt. Tabor High School will provide students with an educational opportunity to become continuous learners who are proficient, responsible and productive citizens.
THE GOALS OF MOUNT TABOR HIGH SCHOOL
To have each student respect him/herself and others.
To have each student responsible for the care of the school and its property.
To have each student reach his/her academic potential.
STUDENT PRINCIPLES
As a loyal member of the Mt. Tabor family, I am a creative, productive citizen who is accountable for personal behavior and academic growth.
I value learning, safety, discipline, and the worth of each member of the Mt. Tabor family.
I respect others, all school property, and myself.
I realize that my academic and social behaviors support my success in life.
HISTORY OF MOUNT TABOR HIGH SCHOOL
Mt. Tabor High School was dedicated in 1965 and opened in the fall of 1966 to serve grades 9-12. During the reorganization of all schools in 1971, Mt. Tabor was designated a high school for students in grades 9-10. In 1984, Mt. renovated. These renovations included the addition of a new building, which houses new administrative offices, guidance offices, six science labs, a state-of-the-art auditorium and classrooms. Also, the media center was expanded to include two new computer labs, and the former auditorium was reconfigured to house performing arts classes for band, chorus, dance, and orchestra. Today, Mt. Tabor is home to over 1,600 students of diverse backgrounds, continuing to excel academically, artistically, and athletically.
Mt. Tabor’s 2010 - 2011 Teacher of the Year: Chad Edwards
Mount Tabor Class Period Schedule
|1st Period |8:55 – 10:25 |
|2nd Period |10:30 – 12:00 |
|3rd Period |(1st Lunch) 12:05 – 12:30 |
| |Class 12:35 – 2:05 |
|3rd Period |(2nd Lunch) 12:50 – 1:15 |
| |Class 12:05 – 12:50 & 1:20 – 2:05 |
|3rd Period |(3rd Lunch) 1:40 – 2:05 |
| |Class 12:05 – 1:35 |
|4th Period |2:10 – 3:40 |
Pep Rally Schedule
1st – 3rd periods remain the same. Students will report to their 4th period class and will be called to the Pep Rally.
Two-Hour Delay
1st Period- 10:55 – 11:55
2nd Period- 12:00 – 1:25
1st Lunch- 11:55 – 12:25
2nd Lunch- 12:25 – 12:55
3rd Lunch- 12:55 – 1:25
3rd Period- 1:30 – 2:30
4th Period- 2:35 – 3:40
Career Center Schedule
1st Period 8:00 – 8:45*
2nd Period *9:14 – 10:00
3rd Period 10:05 – 10:50
4th Period 10:55 – 11:40*
5th Period 11:45 – 12:30
6th Period *12:45 – 1:30
7th Period 1:35 – 2:20
8th Period 2:25 – 3:10*
*Transportation to and from home schools will be provided at times indicated by the asterisks.
Students are expected to follow all school rules, policies, and regulations as outlined in this handbook and the 2011-2012 WS/FCS High School Handbook. The first week of school will be devoted to teaching expectations. By August 31, 2011 all regulations will be enforced. Lack of knowledge will not be considered an excuse for failure to comply or obey.
MOUNT TABOR HIGH SCHOOL HONOR CODE
PURPOSE:
To create and maintain an environment of trust and honesty at Mt. Tabor High School, the Honor Code addresses issues of academic misconduct, defines cheating, plagiarism, lying, and stealing, and outlines procedures for dealing with Honor Code violations. Academic and non-academic violations and their consequences are in the student handbook under the Guidelines for Student Discipline Policy AR5131.
DEFINITIONS OF HONOR CODE VIOLATIONS:
1. Cheating is defined as, but is not limited to:
➢ To act dishonestly by copying another student’s answers to a quiz, test, homework, or any other school assignment and submit it as your own work for the teacher’s evaluation and grading.
➢ To act dishonestly by bringing in or creating in the classroom any unauthorized materials (such as a cheat sheet, answers written on hand, shoes, desk, texting during an assessment, etc.) for use in answering questions on a quiz, test, or other evaluation.
➢ To act dishonestly by talking, or using signs or gestures during a quiz, test, or other evaluation where such actions are prohibited.
➢ To act dishonestly by using any electronic device (such as a cell phone, iPod, electronic translator, etc.) for any use in answering questions on a quiz, test, or other evaluation or helping another student to answer those questions.
2. Plagiarism is defined as, but is not limited to:
➢ To neglect to document with quotation marks and parenthetical documentation any material directly copied from another source (such as books, magazines, the Internet, etc.).
➢ To neglect to acknowledge paraphrased material (someone else’s words and ideas restated in the students’ own words) with parenthetical documentation.
➢ To use others’ work as one’s own, such as turning in a paper written by a parent or another student, a paper copied or downloaded, in whole or in part, from the Internet, or a piece of art, music, or a project that is not one’s own.
3. Lying is defined as, but is not limited to:
➢ To deliberately present a false statement as being true to any school official such as giving a false name, failing to give complete information, or even pretending to be ill in order to gain extra preparation time to complete tests, quizzes, or any other assignment.
4. Stealing is defined as, but is not limited to:
➢ To take the property of another without the right or permission to do so and intending to keep or wrongfully use that property (such as stealing a test or answer key from a teacher).
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE HONOR CODE:
1. Teachers will conference with the student about the violation and inform them that a discipline referral will be turned in to an administrator.
2. Teachers will make contact with the student’s parents and explain the situation and which part of the honor code has been violated.
3. The student will receive a zero on the assignment, according to the WSFCS AR5131 Discipline Code.
4. Teachers will turn in a discipline referral form to the student’s administrator after both the student and the parent have been informed of the situation.
5. Administrators will conference with the student about the situation and enforce appropriate disciplinary actions in accordance with AR5131 Level II Offenses: One to Five day suspension, taking into account both aggravating and mitigating circumstances. If this is the second offense for a violation of the Honor Code, the student will be disciplined on a Level III Offense: Five to Ten day suspension.
6. Guidance counselors, teachers, and administrators will work together to conference with the parent and student if the situation necessitates such an action.
PROCEDURES TO PREVENT VIOLATIONS OF THE HONOR CODE:
1. Teachers and Administrators will ensure that students are oriented to the Honor Code and are aware of the definitions of cheating, plagiarism, lying, and stealing by presenting this information during the first week of the school year.
2. Teachers are responsible for making sure the students are aware of the proper documentation procedure required to avoid plagiarism.
3. Teachers will employ the use of to check for plagiarism in assigned papers.
4. Teachers may require students to sign an Honor Code statement on any assignment to verify that the student was not in violation of the Honor Code. This statement may either be handwritten by the student or included in the assignment by the teacher. The statement will appear as follows:
On my honor, I certify that I did not give or receive aid on this assignment/quiz/test and that I am not in violation of the Honor Code of Mt. Tabor High School.
5. Students will receive a copy of the Honor Code to assist them in defining what constitutes a violation of the Honor Code and how they can avoid such violations. The Honor Code will also be posted on the school website.
6. Students will avoid situations that could lead to the violation of the Honor Code and avoid all unauthorized assistance on their school work.
7. Students will avoid plagiarizing by:
➢ Making sure they use parenthetical documentation in all of their papers to give proper credit to their sources.
➢ Using quotation marks and parenthetical documentation around material copied directly from another source.
➢ Using parenthetical documentation after any paraphrased material.
➢ Turn in only their own work and do not cut and paste from Internet sites.
➢ Avoid typing a paper with the source open in front of the computer. Students should read a paragraph, turn the source over so it cannot be seen, and then type the information they remember in their own words. Go back and add any more details that were left out by consulting with the source again. Once that topic is completed, use parenthetical documentation to give credit to the source.
➢ Do not cut and paste sentences, paragraphs, or whole pages of information from the Internet into papers.
8. Students are expected to report Honor Code violations to a teacher or administrator.
SCHOOL COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE SERVICES (703-6728)
A. School Counselors
School counselors provide guidance and counseling to all students. They may work with one student, a small group of students who have similar interests or needs, or with a whole class. They are also available to consult with parents about their child’s educational, emotional, or career needs, and can refer them to additional services and specialists within the school system or within the community. Parents may want to call on the school counselor in situations such as the following:
1. To ensure that the student is taking courses that will prepare him/her for
his/her future goals.
2. To explore the possibility of special education services for their student.
3. To consult with a counselor regarding a student’s behavior.
4. To receive assistance in exploring post-secondary opportunities for their student.
5. To provide necessary materials for applying for college financial aid.
6. To enlist the help from a school counselor for their student during a family or
personal crisis.
7. To request class work missed during a suspension, sickness or time missed
from school.
Students are assigned a counselor, who will assist with academic, career,
college, and social/emotional needs. Students may request to see the counselor
of his/her choice to discuss social/emotional concerns. Students and parents
should make appointments to see counselors.
Ms. Corey Daniel Grade 9 - 12 A – C
Special Assignments: School Improvement Team, Teaching Fellows Liaison, Hispanic Leadership Council Advisor, Senior Ambassador Coordinator
Ms. Kristine Doyle Grade 9 - 12 D-H
Special Assignments: Enrichment Opportunities Coordinator, Safety Committee, Athletics Liaison
Mrs. Colleen Santos-Roberts Grade 9 – 12 I-M
Special Assignments: Crosby Scholars Liaison, Distance Learning Advisor, CFNC Liaison, Scholarship Committee
Mr. Stan Huck Grade 9 - 12 N-Sl
Special Assignments: Director of Guidance, Scholarship Chairperson,
AP Coordinator, SSD Coordinator, Governor’s School Liaison
Mr. David Naff Grade 9-12 Sm – Z
Special Assignments: Career Development Counselor, Discipline Committee Representative, and Upward Bound Liaison, Webmaster, SOS Mentoring Liaison, GSA Faculty Advisor
B. Graduation Requirements
o You must meet the requirements in the column below for your graduation year to graduate from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
|LOCAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS |
|Classes of 2013/2014/2015 Future Ready Course of Study |
|Subjects |Work Force or Community College |UNC System |Occupational |
| | |Minimum Admissions Required | |
|English |4 units (I, II, III, IV) |4 units (I, II, III, IV) |4 units of Occupational. |
| | | |English |
|Mathematics |4 units including Algebra I, |Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II |3 units of Occupational |
| |Geometry and Algebra II OR |and one unit beyond Algebra II OR |Mathematics |
| |Integrated Math I, II, III and one|Integrated Math I, II & III | |
| |additional credit based on | | |
| |post-secondary plans | | |
|Science |4 units (Biology, a physical |4 units (Biology, a physical |2 units of Occupational |
| |science, Earth/Environmental |science, Earth/Environmental |Science |
| |Science and |Science and | |
| |one additional course) |one additional course) | |
|Social Studies |3 units (World History, Civics and|3 units (World History, Civics and|2 units of Occupational |
| |Economics, U.S. History) |Economics, U.S. History) |Social Studies |
|Physical Education & Health |1 unit Physical Education or Dance|1 unit physical Education, Dance |1 unit Physical Education |
| |or JROTC – PE II |or |½ unit Health |
| |½ unit Health |JROTC – PE II | |
| | |½ unit Health | |
|Life Mgmt. Skills |½ unit (or JROTC) |½ unit (or JROTC) |Not required |
|Foreign Language |Not required |2 units in one language |Not required |
|Computer Skills |Proficiency on state test |Proficiency on state test |Meet IEP specifications |
|Electives (2) |Any combination of Career Technical Education, Arts Education or |4 units in Career Technical |
| |Second Language |Education pathway |
|Electives (2) |Any two electives from CTE, JROTC, Arts Education, |Not required |
| |Second Language or any other subject area | |
|Electives or other requirements | | |6 units Occupational Prep |
|Totals |21 Units |21 Units | |
|Class of 2012 |
|Subjects |Career Prep |College Tech Prep |College/University Prep |Occupational |
|English |4 units (I, II, III, IV) |4 units (I, II, III, IV) |4 units (I, II, III, IV) |4 units of Occup. English|
|Mathematics |4 units including Algebra|4 units including Algebra|4 units including Algebra|3 units of Occupational |
| |I and Geometry OR Algebra|II OR Algebra I, |I, Geometry, Algebra II |Mathematics |
| |I, Technical Math I and |Technical Math I & II OR |(and one unit beyond | |
| |II |Integrated Math I, II and|Algebra II) OR Integrated| |
| | |III and 1 additional math|Math I, II, III (and one | |
| | | |unit beyond Int. Math | |
| | | |III) | |
|Science |4 units (Biology, a |4 units (Biology, a |4 units (Biology, a |2 units of Occupational |
| |physical science, |physical science, |physical science, |Science |
| |Earth/Environmental |Earth/Environmental |Earth/Environmental | |
| |Science) |Science) |Science) | |
|Social Studies |3 units (World History, |3 units (World History, |3 units (World History, |2 units of Occupational |
| |Civics and Economics, |Civics and Economics, |Civics and Economics, |Social Studies |
| |U.S. History) |U.S. History) |U.S. History) | |
|Physical Education & |1 unit (Physical |1 unit physical ed. |1 unit physical ed. |1 unit of credit |
|Health |Education or Dance) |½ unit health |½ unit health | |
| |½ unit Health | | | |
|Life Mgmt. Skills |½ unit |½ unit |½ unit |Not required |
|Foreign Language |Not required |Not required |2 units in one language |Not required |
|Computer Skills |Proficiency on state test|Proficiency on state test|Proficiency on state test|Meet IEP specifications |
|Career/Tech. |4 units appropriate for |4 units appropriate for |Not required |4 units CTE electives |
| |career pathway |career pathway | | |
|Arts Education |OR 4 units in arts | | | |
|Military Science |discipline appropriate | | | |
| |for career path | | | |
| |OR 4 units of military | | | |
| |science | | | |
| | |Not required |Not required |Not required |
| | |Not required |Not required |Not required |
|Electives |2 or 5 units |2 or 5 units |4 or 7 units |Meet IEP Objectives; 6 |
| | | | |units Occupational Prep. |
|Totals |23 Units |23 Units |23 Units | |
1. Local Course Requirements Regulations
a. Primarily, credit toward graduation must be earned in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 (Some credit may be earned for middle school English math, science, social studies or foreign language courses if all requirements specified by the Board of Education are met).
b. Grades for high school courses taken in middle school will not be included in a student’s high school GPA or calculated in determining a student’s class rank.
c. Students are no longer required to meet the previously prescribed Exit Standards based on EOC test scores; however, all students must take the following EOC exams that will count for 25% of the overall course grade: English 1, Algebra 1, and Biology.
2. Determining Grades
a. In determining quarter, exam, or semester grades, teachers will use the following scale:
Letter Grade
100. A 77-84 C
92. B 70-76 D
69 and below F
b. State regulations prohibit the use of conduct as a factor in determining the student’s academic grade.
3. Course Withdrawal Procedures
With approval of the principal, a student may withdraw (drop) from any course(s). If the student withdraws before the mid-point of the course’s term, the course shall not be included in computing class rank. If the student withdraws after mid-course, the course will be included in computing rank in class with no earned quality points or grade points.
Students will be expected to remain in selected courses through the first quarter of the course, working diligently to make adequate progress and earning an average or better grade. A request to drop a course or change the course level will be evaluated by the teacher, counselor, and principal. The student’s attendance record, homework and class work effort, completion of make up work in a timely fashion, and attendance at tutoring opportunities will be considered to determine if the course change is appropriate.
4. Transcript Credits
Credits must be earned in grades 9-12 (or fit the description of high school courses taken in middle school). Credits are honored as shown on the sending school’s transcript beginning with 9th grade courses. Units of credit will only be granted if the sending school has awarded credit. The student has the responsibility to have the previous school give credit for any course that should be part of the high school record.
5. Course Levels
You are encouraged to challenge yourself academically by taking courses at the highest level at which you can succeed. You and your parents should consult the appropriate teachers about your preparation, the demands on each level, and the teachers’ recommendations before signing up for courses. Most courses are offered at the regular level. These courses will prepare you for college, further technical education, or any entry-level job. Many courses are also offered at an honors level. Grades in these courses receive an additional quality point. Honors Seminars are offered to ninth and tenth graders in English and Social Studies
6. Advanced Placement
AP courses are offered in the ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades. They are college-level studies for which you may receive advanced standing and/or college credit upon entering college. AP courses further help you develop study skills that will enhance your chances of success in higher education and in life. An examination given in early May by the College Entrance Examination Board is required if you seek college credit for taking an AP course. Your score on an AP exam and the requirements of a particular college will determine the amount of advanced placement credit you may earn. Grades in AP courses receive two additional quality points. The cost of each AP exam was $87 in 2011.
Students who take AP courses are required to take AP Exams given by the College Entrance Examination Board in order to receive AP credit, or the two additional quality points. If a student chooses not to take the AP exam, the final grade earned will be lowered one letter grade.
7. Promotion Standards
Promotion requirements for the Classes of 2013-15 are as follows: 5 units for promotion to grade 10, 9 units for promotion to grade 11, and 15 units for promotion to grade 12. The Class of 2012 needs 16 credits to be promoted to the 12th grade.
8. Class Rank
Class rank is based on quality point average (QPA).
UNWEIGHTED:
Grades in a one-unit course earn grade points as follows: A=4, B=3,
C=2, D=1. The points earned are divided by the number of units
attempted to determine GPA.
Eligibility for North Carolina Academic Scholar recognition and National Honor Society is based on unweighted GPA.
WEIGHTED:
Grades in a one-unit course earn quality points as follows. The points
earned are divided by the number of units attempted to determine the
QPA. Athletic or extracurricular eligibility is based on weighted GPA.
Regular Honors /FF AP
A 4 5 6
B 3 4 5
C 2 3 4
D 1 2 3
Note that each semester course earns one half unit of credit and one half
the above number of grade or quality points.
9. Honor Roll
High achievement in academic performance in grades 9 through 12 shall be recognized each grading period by the publication of an Honor Roll. To be eligible for inclusion on the Honor Roll, a student must:
a. Receive no grade lower than a “C”.
b. Maintain a “B” average; and
c. Be enrolled in a full class schedule.
10. Repeat Courses
With your principal’s approval, you may repeat a course. Both course attempts will appear on the transcript and both grades will be used in computing your GPA, QPA, and Class Rank. Course credit will be granted only once. Students wishing to utilize this option must obtain approval from the counselor and principal during the registration process.
11. Credit Recovery
Credit recovery is when a student takes a block of instruction that is less than an entire course in order to make up credit for a previously failed course. All credit recovery courses will receive a grade of Pass/Fail only. The use of credit recovery has changed as a result of action by the State Board of Education. Credit recovery may be available during the school year, through the Extended Day program at the Career Center, and in the form of summer school.
12. Final Exams
a. A final exam will be given in all courses for grades 9-12.
b. Exam exemption for seniors:
1. There are NO exemptions in (EOC) End of Course or (VOCATS) Vocational courses.
2. There are NO exemptions in fall semester or block courses.
3. In the spring semester, seniors can exempt non-EOC and non-VOCATS exams with the following combinations of grades and absences:
• Grade of A and no more than 4 absences for the year in a yearlong course, 2 absences in a spring semester or block course.
• Grade of B and no more than 2 absences for the year in yearlong course, 1 absence in a spring semester or block course.
• Grade of C and zero absences.
4. Seniors will be allowed up to three (3) absences due to a death in the immediate family or a religious holiday. These absences will not be considered in determining eligibility for examination exemption.
5. Unless a senior meets the exemption criteria, he or she must take the exam in order to get credit for the course.
6. College days count as excused absences, but they also count in the totals for exemptions.
7. All seniors shall be permitted and encouraged to take examinations, even if they are eligible for examination exemptions. If a student qualifies for an exemption, the student shall have the option of taking the examination and counting or not counting the examination grade in the final course average.
13. Earning College Credit in High School & Online Opportunities
Dual Enrollment at Forsyth Technical Community College (336-723-0371)
Contact: Dr. Susan Phelps (sphelps@forsythtech.edu)
Ms. Patty Reid (preid@forsythtech.edu)
Junior and senior high school students who are at least 16 years old may concurrently enroll in Forsyth Tech curriculum credit classes tuition free. Students will receive both high school honors credit and college credit for completed coursework. Students must meet Forsyth tech admissions procedures and prerequisites for courses. Students are responsible for fees, supplies and textbooks and may be responsible for tuition. Program information and enrollment requirements can be found at .
With the written permission of your principal, you may earn high school credit for regular college courses taken at Salem College, Winston-Salem State University and Wake Forest University. You are responsible for college tuition, fees and textbooks.
For further information about Dual Enrollment or any other college credit course, check with your school counselor.
North Carolina Virtual Public High School
NCVPS offers high school course credit to high school students who want to complete standard and honors courses, Advanced Placement courses, and/or credit recovery courses to complete the requirements of a high school diploma. NCVPS courses are taught by highly qualified teachers who utilize video, interactive whiteboards, wikis, active worlds, and online discussion tools to engage students. For more information please visit or the Distance Learning information under the Student tab at .
There are technical requirements that must be met in order for a student to be able to enroll in an online course as well as the approval of the counselor, distance learning advisor, and the principal. Please contact your school counselor for more information.
MOUNT TABOR ATHLETICS
A full program of sports for young women and men includes the following: football, track and field, basketball, soccer, cheerleading, wrestling, baseball, golf, tennis, softball, volleyball, swimming, cross-country, indoor track, lacrosse, and women’s field hockey.
A. College Athletics – NCAA Eligibility Requirements (919) 962 - 2345
Student-athletes entering a Division I or II institution must be certified by the NCAA Clearinghouse as having met certain general and specific requirements before they will be eligible to compete on a college level. Students will need to meet WS/FCS graduation requirements with geometry or a higher-level math and an SAT score of 820 (with a 2.5 GPA) to 1010 (with a 2.0 GPA). Students and parents who have questions about qualification stipulations should consult with the Athletic Director, Coach or School Counselor.
B. Code of Sportsmanship
Public school interscholastic athletic events should be conducted in such a manner that good sportsmanship prevails at all times. Every effort should be made to promote a climate of wholesome competition. Unsportsmanlike acts will not be tolerated. Players/fans are under the coach’s control from the time they arrive at the athletic field until they leave the field. ANY ATHLETE/FAN WHO IS REMOVED FROM AN ATHLETIC CONTEST FOR FIGHTING, OBSCENE GESTURES, OR PROFANITY WILL BE SUSPENDED FOR THE NEXT TWO – FOUR GAMES. If there are other reasons for a player’s dismissal from a game, the state handbook and local regulations will take precedence. (NCHSAA Sportsmanship Ejection Policy)
C. Eligibility for Athletics and Extra-Curricular Activities
1. To participate in high school interscholastic athletics, you must meet requirements set by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, as well as rules established by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education. To qualify under state rules, a student must:
a. Have no more than eight consecutive semesters in attendance nor more than four seasons of participation in any sport since entering grade 9;
b. Be under 19 years of age on August 31;
c. Be in school 50 percent of any student day on which there is an athletic contest;
d. Have passed 3 out of 4 (or 6 out of 8) classes during the previous semester and earned a 2.0 QPA during previous semester and the previous nine- week grading period. Those who do not maintain a 2.0 will be given the opportunity to participate in Academic Support.
** Academic Support: Requires the athlete to attend 3 hours of tutoring per week and
have no unexcused absences for the day or in an individual class, throughout the season. Athlete will become ineligible if tutoring hours are not completed or if the athlete has an unexcused absence for the week. If athlete has not achieved a 2.0 by the end of the semester/quarter, he/she will be ineligible for upcoming grading period. Athletes will not be allowed to remain in ASP more than two academic quarters in one school year or two consecutive academic quarters.
e. Must be in attendance for 90 percent of the previous semester at an approved school; can’t miss more than 10 days.
f. Have a medical exam within the last year;
g. Have a medical release if the student has missed five or more days of practice because of illness or injury.
h. Be promoted to the next grade level.
i. May not dress for a contest, sit on the bench, or practice if you are not eligible
j. Must submit to random drug testing.
k. Must not have been convicted of a crime classified as a felony under NC or federal law or have been adjudicated delinquent for an offense that would be a felony if committed by an adult.
Students may request waivers of the policy for hardship reasons.
2. All ninth-graders are eligible for participation during the first nine-week grading period. If you are a ninth-grader and do not have a 2.0 QPA at the end of the first quarter or any subsequent grading period, you will be required to participate in Academic Support. If a student successfully participates in the Academic Support program, he/she will keep his/her eligibility throughout the remainder of the school year and during the first quarter of his/her sophomore year.
QPA is determined as follows:
▪ A = 4 points
▪ B = 3 points
▪ C = 2 points
▪ D = 1 point
▪ F = 0 points
• Honors courses ( add 1 point, except with a grade of F
• Seminar courses ( add 1 point, except with a grade of F
• AP courses ( add 2 points, except with a grade of F
Formula = (Sum of all points) / (# of classes taken)
3. If an athlete is found in possession of/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
at school or at a school-sponsored function, school policy 5131.6, section 6D, will
be in effect. An athlete will automatically be suspended from any athletic
involvement for a minimum of 30 calendar days.
Alcohol/Drugs – To be eligible to participate in athletics, the student with the consent of his/her parents must agree in writing to submit to random alcohol and drug testing. In addition to testing students for alcohol, the students shall be tested for the presence of marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, steroids and any other drug the Superintendent deems appropriate as recommended by Insight. Information about the alcohol/drug testing policy, program and procedures is provided in a separate brochure which athletes and their parents are expected to read.
CONSEQUENCES OF A POSITIVE TEST
FIRST OFFENSE: In the event a student fails or refuses to participate in the
alcohol/drug test when selected at random or tests positive for alcohol or drugs,
the student shall be ineligible to participate in athletics for 365 days. However, if the student agrees to be assessed and to enroll in and successfully complete an alcohol and/or drug abuse education and/or intervention program, the student shall regain eligibility to participate in athletics immediately.
SECOND OFFENSE: In the event a student tests positive a second time or fails
or refuses to participate in the second alcohol/drug test when selected at random,
the student shall be ineligible to participate in athletics for 365 days.
The student shall not be suspended from school as a result of a positive test, if
they are participating in mandatory screening.
Possession, Use, Sale or Distribution: If a student possesses or is under the influence (to any degree) of alcohol or illegal drugs at school or at any school activity, or if a student sells or distributes alcohol or a controlled substance, the student shall be ineligible for participation in athletics for a minimum of thirty (30) school days in addition to being subject to suspension or expulsion from school as provided in Policy 5131.6 and AR 5131, Guidelines for Student Discipline.
NCHSAA SPORTSMANSHIP EJECTION POLICY
The following types of behavior will result in ejection from an athletic contest: fighting, taunting or baiting, profanity directed toward an official or an opponent, obscene gestures, disrespectfully addressing or contacting an official.
1st ejection - A four game suspension in all sports except two games for football.
2nd ejection - Suspended for remainder of sport season.
3rd ejection - Suspended from all athletic competition for 365 days from date of
3rd ejection.
D. Coaches
Varsity Head Coaches
Baseball Mike Lovelace Lacrosse (Boys) Tom Perrault
Basketball (Boys) Andy Muse Lacrosse (Girls) Kiki Shinault
Basketball (Girls) Rick Anderson Track (Boys) Matt Vera
Cheerleading Kimberly Wilcox Track (Girls) Patrick Cromwell
Cross-Country (Boys) Matt Vera Soccer (Boys/Girls) Keith Donnelly
Cross-Country (Girls) Patrick Cromwell Softball Rick Anderson
Field Hockey Kiki Shinault Spartanites Miranda Hayes
Football Laymarr Marshall Swimming (Boys/Girls) Greg Fisher
Golf (Boys) Mike Kneisel Tennis (Boys/Girls) Amanda Crews
Golf (Girls) Garland Layton Wrestling Randy Kearby
Indoor Track (Boys) Matt Vera Volleyball Robyn Wesselman
Indoor Track (Girls) Patrick Cromwell
Athletic Directors & Athletic Trainers
Athletic Director: Wayne Miller
Asst. Athletic Directors: Michelle Palmer & Bill Dinkins
Athletic Trainers: Teresa Gentry & Jeremy Miller
It’s Our Call/It’s My Call
1. The Board authorizes and directs the superintendent to develop and implement a voluntary random alcohol and drug testing program.
2. Participation in the program must be based upon the voluntary written permission of the student and the student's parent or guardian.
3. A student must participate in the "It's My Call" program in order to participate in ANY extra-curricular activity.
4. If a student tests positive for alcohol or drugs, the report must be shared in a confidential manner with the student and the student's parents and information shall be provided to the student and the student's parents regarding alcohol and drug abuse prevention and intervention programs in the community. The report shall not be made a part of the student's education or discipline records.
5. No student may be disciplined, suspended or expelled for a positive test administered through this voluntary program.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (AR 6145)
Extra-curricular activities provide an opportunity for many students to develop their minds, leadership skills, and talents. They also provide an opportunity to help others through service to the school and community. The opportunity to participate should be available on a fair and equitable basis to all students, with the understanding that not all students will be elected to school government, accepted into service clubs, or selected for cheerleading squads or interscholastic athletic teams. Interclub Council coordinates the activities of all clubs at Mt. Tabor.
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Clubs and/or individuals belonging to clubs that deliberately violate school rules and Board Policies will be placed on probation and/or will be disbanded/suspended.
A. Academic Competition Teams
Mt. Tabor students participate in a number of academic competitions during the school year. Team members are selected for their knowledge of content area(s) and are often given written and verbal tests during the selection process.
B. Honor Clubs
These honorary clubs induct members:
French Honor Society International Thespian Society Spanish Honor Society
Latin Honor Society National Honor Society Vocational Honor Society
Tri-M Music Honor Society
*Each Honor Club carries certain GPA/QPA requirements for eligibility.
C. Interest Clubs
Any students from ninth through twelfth grades who are interested in the following clubs may see the contact sponsor at the beginning of the school year for further information.
Art Club
Amnesty International
Creative Writing Club
Computer Club
Dead Poet’s Society
Drama Club
Ebony-American Society
Environmental Club
Filmmaker’s Guild
FCA
The Forum
French Club
German Club
Hispanic Leadership Council
Latin Club
Red Cross Club
SAVE/SADD
Spanish Club
Spartan Club
STAND
Young Republicans
D. Performing Groups
Students must audition for and be selected to participate in performing groups. Each group has a constitution that establishes regulations, procedures, and/or operating guidelines.
Instrumental Music (Mr. Schaub, Band; Dr. Burton, Orchestra)
Orchestra
Symphonic Band
Concert Band
Marching Spartans
Jazz Band
Percussion Ensemble
Choral Music (Mr. Broadway)
Choral Ensemble
Women's Ensemble
Concert Choir
Spartanettes
Apollo 10
Gospel Choir (Ms. Bailey)
Theatre (Mr. Edwards)
Parados Players
Spring Musical
Dance (Ms. Hayes)
Dance Company
Spartanites
Colorguard/Winterguard
Step Team (Ms. Santos & Ms. Simon)
JROTC (Col. Reed & MSgt. Kearney)
Color Guard
Drill Team
Rifle Team
Raider Team
Academic Team
Leadership Team
E. Publications
Students may enroll in publication courses and/or participate in preparing school publications.
Cadence (Literary Magazine) Dorian (Yearbook) Dorian Scroll (Newspaper)
F. Service Clubs
Service clubs are available to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are interested in serving their school. Membership is open through application. Students must have a 2.0 QPA and not have missed more than 10 days from the previous semester. Club conduct and rules will be determined by each organization.
Key Club Domestique
Tabor Girls Council W.H.Y. Club
G. Career and Technical Education Clubs
These clubs are open to all students enrolled in the vocational classes and COT.
DECA FBLA FCCLA
Student Council - Responsibilities and Regulations
Roles of Officers and Public Relations Committee Members
a. Student Council is an elected body of officials from the student population.
b. Their goal is to promote a line of communication between the students, administration, teachers, and parents.
c. They will represent students and through a general forum and allow students to express their concerns or suggestions. This forum will consist of the student council officers and PR committee members appointed by the student council president and student council advisor.
1. Officers and committee members will discuss issues presented to them by students.
2. The officers of student council and the student forum committee members will then present these concerns to the School Improvement Team, The Discipline Committee, PTA, or hold a special meeting with the Principal.
d. Student Council Officers can only miss four meetings within an academic school year and are required to be at all student council functions. They are also required to attend their scheduled officer and school improvement meetings (Student Forum, SIT and ICC, etc.)
Roles of Regular Members
9 Regular members will be required to assist in Student Council functions that occur throughout the year and attend all meetings.
Becoming a Member
11 Each year students must apply for membership. This policy includes current members.
12 Student Council will run a membership drive in the fall and spring of each year.
13 The fall membership drive is open to all students but will target freshman and new students to Tabor.
14 The spring membership drive is open to all students and but will target current members and freshman.
e. Each applicant must fill out his or her application, secure three recommendations and meet all academic/discipline requirements.
f. Each member will be required to pay $17.00 in dues for each membership year. This money will be used to help sponsor student driven events during the school year and pay for the Student Council T-Shirt.
1. Special Thanks to Tori Noles President of the Lower House and Mrs. Laura Olsen for the 2011-2012 T-shirt designs
Attendance Policy for All Members
16 Attendance at Student Council meetings is required for all members of Student Council and for the faculty advisors of the organization. If an absence is unavoidable by a student council officer, a substitute must be appointed. If any member or officer is not present for up to four meetings within the school year , he or she will be removed from the organization.
17 If other conflicts do arise, such as family emergency, illness or athletic events, officers must contact their adult advisor, and general members must contact the Student Council Secretaries.
18 Violations from the attendance policy will result in removal.
Academic and Discipline Requirements for All Members
20 Student Council members should promote academic and scholarly standards, as well as a high standard of morals.
21 General members must maintain a 2.0 and officers must maintain a 3.0 GPA and have no unsatisfactory conduct that has resulted in a suspension within the previous or present academic school years. Unsatisfactory conduct entails: OSS for any reason during the previous or present academic school years.
22 Violation of this standard will result in a denial of membership or removal from participation within student council.
23 The denial of membership process will consist of two parts:
24 The adult advisor will review the recommendations forms submitted by the staff, the student’s academic and discipline records.
2. If any one of these indicators fail to meet the requirements, the adult advisor will contact the student and make him or her aware of their ineligibility.
g. The removal process will consist of three parts:
1. Contact between the Student Council adult advisor and the student’s parent will be made.
2. A conference with the Student Council adult advisor and administration.
3. The student will submit a formal letter of resignation and then a formal letter from the Student Council adult advisor will be mailed home to the parent.
Elections
26 To be considered for an officer position within student council, rising juniors and seniors must be meet the requirements of the application process.
27 Election materials and student council forms will be made available online after the first Monday in April.
28 The due date for these forms will be the third Friday in April. Failure to submit your completed packet on time will result in your removal from the election process.
29 No one student may begin campaigning until the student council sponsor has officially met with him or her to confirm his or her ability to run for a particular office. If any one does campaign before he or she have met officially with the student council sponsor, he or she will be withdrawn from the election process.
30 Available Officer Positions:
1. Rising Seniors
a. Student Council President – Upper House
b. Vice President (President of ICC)
2. Rising Juniors
a. Parliamentarian (SIT Representative)
b. Secretary
3. Rising Sophomores
a. President – Lower House
b. Vice President of the Lower House (VP of ICC)
4. Freshmen
a. Parliamentarian
b. Secretary
Rules for Campaigning
32 Campaign materials may be posted only on the strips provided in the old school building
33 All campaigns must promote a positive atmosphere
34 No one may slander another student, promote illicit material or exhibit lewd behavior.
35 Any student that deviates from these rules will be removed from the campaign, and will not be allowed to join or renew his or her student council membership.
Homecoming/Backwards Homecoming
37 Any male/female who has maintained a 2.0 average with no unsatisfactory conduct for two quarters immediately preceding Homecoming and who is in good standing with the administration shall be eligible for nominations. Unsatisfactory conduct for Homecoming events entail: ISS or OSS for any reason during the previous two quarters preceding Homecoming.
38 The top eight students who have received the majority of student nominations and who meet eligibility requirements will be placed on the ballot. These students will then be voted on for the following positions:
39 Homecoming:
40 1st Runner Up
41 Miss Spartan
c. The Homecoming Queen
42 Backwards Homecoming:
43 1st Runner Up
44 Mr. Spartan
45 The Homecoming King
H. National Honor Society
1. The general aims and purposes of the National Honor Society are as follows:
a. To honor those students who have demonstrated superior performance during high school in scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Membership is currently open to students in grades 11 and 12.
b. To create enthusiasm for scholarship.
c. To stimulate a desire to render service.
d. To promote leadership.
e. To continue to develop positive character traits and good citizenship.
2. Criteria for Membership: Students must earn a total of 18 activity points in the following areas (school activities – minimum of 8, leadership, character, service) and must have points in each are to be considered for membership:
a. Must have been at Mount Tabor a minimum of one semester. If the student is transferring from another school, further information may be required.
b. Scholarship: Currently have and maintain a 3.2 or higher grade point average, based on a 4.0 unweighted scale.
c. Leadership: Members must have verified at least one leadership role. Leadership may be shown in positions in which candidates are directly responsible for directing or motivating others. Examples include: elected student body or club officer, team captain, newspaper editor, work area manager, or community leader. However, election to office does not prove leadership. A minimum of two adult references is required. Suggested reference sources include: club sponsors, teachers, administrators, clergy, or adults in the community (other than family members) who know the applicant well and can attest to leadership abilities over a period of time.
d. Character: Positive aspects of character (such as honesty, responsibility, fairness, courtesy, tolerance, self-discipline, and cooperation) are given consideration by the faculty of Mount Tabor. School disciplinary sanctions are considered unacceptable. Disciplinary sanctions include but are not limited to Administrator contact defined as being disciplined by an Administrator. These include: Alternative placement, Saturday School, work detail, detention after school, lunch detention, ISS, OSS, and period suspensions or Time Out, Administrative conference, etc. Academic misconduct, such as cheating and plagiarism, is also unacceptable conduct for a National Honor Society applicant or member. Selections will not be made on hearsay or rumor. Applicant’s attitudes and behavior, especially at school, are important factors in the selection process and in maintaining membership. Adult character references (in addition to the leadership and/or service references) are optional. All faculty members will also have input on the final list of applicants with regard to work ethic and character displayed at school.
e. Service: Candidates for membership must have demonstrated service to school, classmates, and community. Categories of service considered are:
- School activities. Only clubs or activities in which there is documented involvement at the high school level should be reported on the application. Only activities completed prior to the application year will be considered. There must be adult confirmation that the applicant is active and/or a leader. Activities may include after school orchestral practices/performances, plays, yearbook, newspaper, dance concerts, sports, ROTC, etc. An estimated amount of time spent on activities is recommended, but must be verified by the adult sponsor.
- Leadership positions – students are directly responsible for directing or motivating others. Students must provide documentation of leadership verified by a school faculty member or adult outside of school other than their parent.
- Community activities (including volunteer agency, youth group, and church related work). Indicate the amount of time spent on each activity, verified by the adult supervisor.
- Work experience, recognition, and awards. These are not to provide points as much as to give an overall picture of the type of person the candidate is outside of school. Paid positions are not considered for points but other activities in this category MAY be…such as the Gold Award or Eagle Scout Award for example. Certainly points MAY be awarded for activities that set the candidate apart from other applicants such as participation in Governor’s School, CERTL, TIP, etc.
f. Service for members:
- Members must regularly participate in one or more local chapter
service projects. Two tutoring and four other service hours are required to maintain membership each semester. Failure to submit service hours may result in Probationary status.
- Members must participate in a service project that reflects his or her
particular talents and interests. This service requirement is in addition to the chapter project(s) to which all members contribute.
3. Disciplinary and Dismissal Criteria and Procedures:
a. Members who fall below the standards which were the basis for their
selection shall be warned in writing by the Chapter Adviser(s) and given a
reasonable amount of time to correct the deficiency, except in the case of
flagrant violation of school rules or civil laws a member does not
necessarily have to be warned. Typically for grades the time limit for correction is one semester.
b. Attendance at meetings is required. Prior written notification of an absence is expected, except in the case of an illness or emergency. Meeting dates are provided to students at the beginning of the year and members are responsible for knowing the dates and attending meetings.
c. A student who is dismissed or who resigns may never again become an
Honor Society member.
d. Disciplinary measures may be used for minor offenses.
e. Dismissal procedures are provided for members.
f. Members notified of dismissal have the right to appear before and be heard by a panel of not less than 3 members of the Faculty Council. The student - not the parent – must request the hearing in writing to Mrs. M. Bennett or Mr. A Mercer.
g. A member who has been dismissed may appeal the decision of the Faculty Council in accordance with the Board of Education’s Parent and Student Grievance Procedure, Policy 5145.
h. If a member is dismissed, written notice of the decision will be sent to the member, his/her parents, and the principal. The member should then surrender the NHS emblem and membership certificate to the Chapter Adviser. If the member is unwilling to comply, the matter will be treated as a school disciplinary matter.
National Honor Society Induction will be held once per year. Seniors will apply in the Fall but will not be officially inducted until the Spring. Announcements will be made via school weekly email announcements and tv announcements as to availability and due dates for the application. Juniors with a 3.2 unweighted GPA at the end of Fall Semester of their Junior year (around February) will receive a letter of invitation to apply. Students will need to pay attention to announcements and be cognizant of due dates for the applications in case the mailed application is undeliverable. Advisors will verify those students who have the required GPA (3.2) and mail the invitation to apply and students will be responsible for providing the substantiating documentation and submitting the application by the due date. There will be a limited amount of time to complete the application and submit it to an NHS Adviser. A Faculty Council, consisting of 5 anonymous Mount Tabor Faculty members, will review each application at least twice and determine the eligibility for Induction. The Adviser will also verify student discipline during the current school year to verify character and behavior. Only students with NO ADMINISTRATOR CONTACT whatsoever (including but not limited to ISS, OSS, Saturday school, work detail, administrator conference, period time out, Alternative placement, lunch detention, etc.) will be considered. All applicants will be notified in writing of the decision of the Faculty Council and the Induction ceremony will take place shortly thereafter.
ATTENDANCE AND MAKE-UP WORK
The primary responsibility for good school attendance lies with parents, guardians, and students. While school officials, parents, guardians, and students each have their individual responsibilities with regards to school attendance, it is their cooperative effort that will have the greatest effect on fostering regular and continuous school attendance.
The use of In-School Suspension (ISS), PTO, detention, and other disciplinary measures are considered appropriate for violations of the state and local board policies on attendance.
It is the responsibility of ALL students to make up their work when they are absent. If the absence is excused, the student has 5 days to make up tests and quizzes, and the homework is to be turned in the day the student returns to school.
Attendance Process at Mount Tabor
A. The Process
1) If a student misses 50% of an individual period, the student shall be considered absent.
2) If a student misses 50% of the day, the student shall be considered absent.
3) The above includes, both excused or unexcused absences.
Definition of an Excused Absence:
a. Death in the immediate family (3 to 5 days)
b. Court or administrative proceeding
c. Current doctor’s note
d. Quarantine
e. Parent’s note for sickness/illness
(three parent notes per quarter, on 4th must be a doctor’s note)
f. Suspension from school (OSS)
g. Religious observance
h. Approved Administrative educational opportunity
***A student should be marked present for a school-related absence (field trip, In-School Suspension, ALC, etc.)***
4) A student’s parent will receive a parent phone call from the teacher of the individual class, from which they are absent when they reach absence number 4. The teacher will make contact and keep a log for administrative records.
A. School Day for Students
1. The Instructional Day for the 2011-2012 school year is 8:55 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
2. Arrival and Departure Time
a. Arrival Time- Students may arrive at school up to 30 minutes prior to the start of instructional day.
b. Departure Time- Students shall vacate the school buildings within 15 minutes of the end of the instructional day unless they are participating in a school-sponsored or allowed extra-class activity.
c. Responsibility of School Personnel- School personnel are not required to supervise students who arrive more than 30 minutes prior to the start of the instructional day or who remain in a school building more than 15 minutes after the end of the instructional day unless such students are participants in a school-sponsored or allowed extra-class activity.
B. School Absence Procedures.
Notes for all absences are to be brought in within three school days of the absence(s). Any absence(s) not verified within that time frame by parental/guardian note may be considered unlawful as well as unexcused and will be reported to an administrator. After five absences in a class, a student is in danger of failing that course. Notes for absences should be submitted to the attendance office when the student returns. The attendance office will dispense admission slips to the student. It is the responsibility of the student to present this slip to each of his/her classroom teachers.
The parent/guardian’s note concerning the absence(s) must:
1. Be dated.
2. Include the date(s) or absence(s).
3. Include the specific reason for absence(s).
4. Include the student’s ID number.
5. Be signed by the parent/guardian.
6. Include a telephone number where parent/guardian may be contacted for additional information or verification.
C. School-Related Absence Policy
A school-related absence is defined as any absence from class for a school-related reason and includes field trips, speakers, inductions, and/or special assemblies, etc.
Teachers retain the autonomy in the decision making as to whether or not students should be able to participate in a SRA. They may consider the student’s attendance, current grades, demonstrated responsibility in making up missed work due to previous absences, and classroom behavior, etc. A student will be marked as present for a school related absence.
D. Career Center Attendance Procedures
Career Center students should bring two notes when absent, one for Career Center and one for MTHS.
E. Leaving School During the Day
We discourage students from leaving during the school day except in emergencies. However, any student needing to leave school during the day must bring a note from his/her parent or guardian. The note must:
1. Be dated.
2. State the name of the student and student’s ID number.
3. State the reason for dismissal.
4. State the time the student needs to be dismissed.
5. Be signed by parent or guardian.
6. Include a telephone number where the parent/guardian may be reached for additional information or verification.
The note should be taken to the attendance office prior to 8:45 a.m. The Sign In/Out Log will be made available to all faculty detailing students arrivals and dismissals. The student is to sign out at the attendance office. Failure to follow proper checkout procedure can result in suspension. Students are responsible for scheduling their make-up work with their teachers the day they return from an absence. All make-up work not completed within the teacher’s reasonable period of time shall be assigned a zero. (This reasonable time period may vary according to the teacher.) If a student returns during the day, he/she reports directly to the attendance office and signs in with the attendance officer. The attendance officer will give the student an admittance note.
➢ A student must be present for a minimum of 51% of the student day in order to participate in the athletic contest or activity.
➢ If you leave campus, you MUST SIGN OUT. If you arrive to campus after 9:05 a.m., YOU MUST SIGN IN.
➢ Emergency Dismissals
Students who need to leave during the school day for illness or emergency situations should request a note from the teacher and report to the main office. Office personnel will allow the student to contact the parent/guardian to make appropriate arrangements and sign the student out. No student may leave school campus without following these procedures.
F. Skipping Classes
A student is considered skipping class if: a) he or she is observed on campus and not in class; b) he or she is absent from class and not on the absentee list; c) he or she is absent from class and not on the sign-out list; or d) he or she is more than 10 minutes late to class without an excused note.
➢ Punishments for skipping
A student may receive any level of punishment ranging from after-school detention, work detail, Saturday school, In-school suspension, or out-of-school suspension depending on the severity and number of incidents. A student may also receive a contract if skipping becomes excessive. Alternate placement can be a result.
G. Truancy
Definition: Missing an entire school day without a bona fide note brought by the student within 3 school days of returning to school. Truancy results in disciplinary action.
H. Tardiness
1. Tardiness is defined as arriving to class or school after the scheduled time for class or school
begin, without a valid reason for being late.
2. At the sounding of the tardy bell, all teachers will close and lock their classroom doors.
Immediately after the tardy bell sounds, selected teachers and administrators will conduct a
10- minute sweep of the school to ensure that no one is out of class. Teachers will not
issue any form of hall pass during the first five minutes of class.
3. Tardies will accumulate by the period per quarter. Penalties for tardies accrued by the period will be assessed as described below.
1st Tardy Warning by teacher
2nd Tardy Warning by teacher/Parent Contact by teacher
3rd Tardy Lunch Detention/Work Detail/Saturday School
4th Tardy Saturday School
5th Tardy PTO
6th Tardy ISS 1 Day
7th Tardy Write-up for Insubordination
4. When lateness is considered an absence:
a. If a student missed more than 50% of a class, the student will be considered absent from class.
b. If a student missed more than 50% of a school day, the student will be considered absent from school.
I. Pre-Arranged Education Travel
A parent or guardian may request, in writing and in a reasonable period of time in advance of a student’s absence, a request for education travel. The principal/assistant principal may excuse a student’s absence for a “good and substantial cause.” The student, however, must complete and submit for approval, promptly upon return to school, a well-developed log of educational activities and experiences. Absences will be coded as excused upon approval of the log. Note: These absences will still be considered absences and appropriate attendance guidelines/waivers will need to be followed.
J. Pre-Arranged Senior College/Career Visitation Day
A parent or guardian may request, in writing, to the principal and in a reasonable period of time in advance, Senior College/Career Visitation Day Absences. The absence will be excused but will count in the totals for exemption. Senior College/Career Visitation forms need to be turned into attendance office immediately upon return.
GENERAL SCHOOL PROCEDURES
1. Homeroom
An alphabetical homeroom, arranged by grades, will be necessary on occasion.
2. Entering and Exiting the Building (Career Center Students)
If entering the building or waiting for the next class to start (from Career Center), all students should wait in the cafeteria, NOT the halls. If leaving MTHS enroute to the Career Center, all students should have their schedule available for teacher verification. A student should not hang out in the hall or locker waiting for the bell to ring.
3. First Aid and Illness
The Board of Education strongly discourages using and taking medicine at school. In the case of a non-emergency illness, only students who have been given written permission may go to the office to call a parent/guardian. School personnel will not administer OTC medications to students. Only emergency first-aid treatment can be given by school personnel. Students requiring prescription medication during school hours must return the Administration of Medication form completed by a doctor. All medications must be kept in the guidance office.
4. Lost and Found
It is helpful that all personal items such as clothing, books, sports equipment, etc. are clearly labeled in indelible ink. The school cannot be responsible for any of these items. Items turned in to the office that are plainly marked will be returned to the owner. Unmarked items will be placed in Lost and Found (located in the main office). Please check with the secretary if you have lost something. Unclaimed items are donated to worthy charities.
5. Guest Teachers
We are fortunate to have guest teachers as substitutes when our regular teachers are absent. A guest teacher deserves the highest courtesy and cooperation from students at all times. Students will receive an automatic referral to administration for any misbehavior.
6. Student Guest Policy
Unfortunately, no student guests are permitted on campus due to district liability and insurance.
7. Change of Address
Please inform the Guidance office if you change your address or telephone number. Please inform the main office if your emergency contact phone numbers change.
8. Withdrawing from School
If you are leaving school, a parent/guardian must come to the counseling office, furnish the last day you will be attending and where you are relocating, and sign the district withdrawal form.
9. Adjoining Property
The people who live in the houses surrounding the school should not have to tolerate trespassers who loiter on or vandalize their property, bother their pets, or are rude to them in any way. The school will cooperate fully with these people in every way possible to help identify any students participating in these practices.
10. Telephone Calls
Telephones in the main office are for emergency student use only. Cell phones are not to be used during instructional time.
ADDITIONAL WSFCS POLICIES
A. Closed Campus WS/FCS, Policy 5131.2:
It is the policy of the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Board of Education that students may not leave the campus of the school to which they are assigned during the normal school day without the approval of the principal or the principal’s designee based on one of the reasons set forth below:
1. To participate in a school program or activity off campus or at another school’s
campus, i.e., the Career Center;
2. For medical and dental appointments;
3. For any other reason which is grounds for an excused absence under the State Board of Education’s attendance regulations; or
4. Any other reason deemed acceptable by the principal.
B. Smoking Sanctions: WS/FCS, Policy 5131.3
Smoking Prohibited
Students shall not possess, smoke or use tobacco products on a school bus or at any school-related activity during regular school hours.
IMPORTANT CONDUCT INFORMATION
A. Fighting in school, on school buses, or at school functions will result in suspension, exclusion and/or prosecution, depending on the nature of the disruption and the degree of involvement. First offense will result in out-of-school suspension and/or recommendation for an alternate placement and/or prosecution. A second offense will result in a 6-day suspension with a recommendation to the Superintendent to exclude the student from Mount Tabor and/or prosecution.
B. Refusal to give name: In a school as large as Mt. Tabor, it is impossible for every staff member to know the name of every student. This is a level II offense. Therefore, if a staff member asks a student for his/her name and he/she fails to give his/her LEGAL NAME, he/she may be suspended out of school.
C. Disruptive behavior: Any student found in disruptive actions which interfere with or disrupt the class or school day for a large number of students will be assigned detention, ALC, or suspended, depending on the circumstances of the infraction.
D. No Sales: No unapproved sales of any articles, goods, food, or drink may take place on the school grounds or in the building from 7:30 am to 3:40 pm. The items will be confiscated, tagged and sent to the office.
E. Radios, CD Players, MP3 Players, Beepers, Dice, Playing Cards and Basketballs, Skateboards, Scooters, etc.: These items are not allowed on campus. Items will be confiscated, tagged and turned into the administration and turned over to parents. A refusal to give said items up is a level II offense and may result in out of school suspension.
F. Cell Phones: Cell Phones are permitted before and after school, during class change, and during lunchtime only. If a cell phone is visible or audible for any reason during instructional time, the phone will be confiscated, tagged and turned into the administration, and turned over to parents, then ISS, then OSS. Also refusal to give up said item up is a level II offense and may result in out of school suspension.
G. Forgery: Students who forge notes or use forged notes may receive an out of school suspension.
H. Unauthorized Leaving of School: Students are not allowed to leave campus without permission, nor are they allowed to assist other students in leaving campus without permission. It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of the status of other involved students. Students that violate this rule will be referred to the office. The loss of parking privileges may occur.
I. Hall Passes: When leaving class for any reason, the student should secure a hall pass. (Students should attend to restroom needs and pick up needed class materials during class change or lunch.) Passes should be limited to emergencies. A teacher has the discretion to tell a student “No” about using the bathroom during class.
J. Graffiti: Graffiti or writing on school property is inappropriate and is offensive. A student found writing on school property will be disciplined. Excessive graffiti will result in suspension, restitution, prosecution and/or Alternate Placement may occur.
K. Littering: Any student littering anywhere on campus or in the building may be referred to the office.
L. Excessive Display of Affection: Kissing or showing public affection at school or at any school-sponsored activity is misconduct and will result in disciplinary action.
M. Searching Students: School officials have the right to search a student, including a student’s car, pockets and book bag, if they have a reasonable suspicion that the student is concealing evidence of misconduct. School officials may also search a student’s locker or desk at any time, since they are the property of the school, and students are allowed to use them to store only those things which may lawfully be brought to school.
N. No Gambling: Students found gambling may be suspended.
O. Special Deliveries: The school will not accept food, flowers, candy or balloons for delivery to students during school hours. This includes students giving to students.
P. No Profanity: Students who use profanity may be suspended.
Q. Teacher-directed profanity: Any student using profanity towards a teacher will automatically be suspended. There is NEVER an excuse or acceptable reason for this type of inappropriate behavior.
R. Failure to report to ISS for disrupting class may result an OSS assignment.
S. Rolling of the campus and other pranks are not permitted and are considered acts of vandalism. Students who participate in these actions are subject to disciplinary sanctions.
DISCIPLINE ON SCHOOL BUSES
A. Authority & Responsibility for Bus Conduct
1. Subject to the direction of the principal, school bus drivers shall have complete authority and responsibility for the order and discipline on the bus. If a student fails to obey the bus regulations or the driver’s instructions, the driver shall report the student’s name and misconduct to the principal in writing on a Bus Conduct Notice.
2. The bus driver shall be given the same disciplinary assistance as a classroom teacher. The principal shall have the same authority to discipline the student for misconduct on a school bus as the principal has to discipline the pupil for misconduct at school. The principal shall inform the bus driver of the disciplinary action taken.
B. Conduct at the Bus Stop
1. Students shall arrive at the bus stop in adequate time to catch their buses. If the bus leaves too soon or too late, this fact should be reported to the principal.
2. Students will wait for their buses at the location designated by the principal.
3. Students will not stand or play in the street while waiting for the bus.
4. Students will report any acts of misconduct at the bus stop to the principal.
C. Conduct When Boarding and Leaving the Bus
1. Students will only board and ride the bus to which they are assigned unless a change is authorized by the principal or safety supervisor.
2. Students will not enter a bus while it is parked on school grounds without permission of the principal or safety supervisor.
3. The only adults allowed to ride a school bus are the driver, the monitor, and other persons as approved by the principal.
4. Students will not board the bus unless the driver or a school official is present.
5. Seating on the bus should take place from the rear of the bus to the front unless seats are assigned by the driver, principal, or principal designee. No holding of seats by one pupil for another is allowed.
6. No student shall be allowed to stand or ride in the area beside the driver’s seat or in the step well.
7. Upon arrival at school, students will move from the bus to their assigned areas in an orderly manner. Upon dismissal from school, students will go directly to their buses and board in an orderly manner.
D. Conduct While on the Bus or EN ROUTE
1. Students will obey the bus driver.
2. If there is a seat available, students will take a seat and remain seated until the bus stops at the student’s destination.
3. Students will keep all parts of their bodies inside the bus at all times.
4. Students will not throw any objects off the bus at any time.
5. Students will not engage in any activity that might distract the driver’s attention such as shouting, fighting, throwing objects about the bus, or moving up and down the aisle while the bus is enroute.
6. Students will not damage or deface the bus in any way.
7. Students will not eat, drink or use tobacco products or controlled substances on the bus.
8. Students will conduct themselves in the same manner as they would in class and will give the bus driver the same respect that they give their teachers.
9. Students shall not bring on or possess on a school bus weapons, gasoline, explosives, drugs, alcoholic beverages of any kind or any other objects that are prohibited on public school campuses in accordance with the policies of the Board of Education. Revised July, 1989.
Riding Home on a Bus as a Guest
1. Students wishing to ride home with a friend that rides a bus must bring a note from a parent.
2. The note should include the name of the student wishing to ride another bus, the name of the student with which the student is riding, the bus number, the parent’s contact telephone number and the parent’s signature.
3. The note should be brought to the main office before lunch.
4. Near the end of the day, students will be called to the office and will be given tickets to ride other buses.
ABSOLUTELY NO CLEARANCE TO RIDE OTHER BUSES WILL BE GIVEN WHILE LOADING BUSES IN THE AFTERNOON.
DRESS CODE
Personal appearance directly affects students’ pride in the school: therefore, dress should be comfortable and appropriate for the learning environment. It should not be revealing, distracting or offensive to others. Mount Tabor High School wants to help students prepare for the business and social world and dressing appropriately is part of this education.
➢ Shoes will be worn at all times.
➢ No blankets in the building.
➢ No hats may be worn inside the building during the school day. They will be taken and can be picked up in the office.
➢ No fronts or grills may be worn during the school day. They will be taken and can be picked up in the office
➢ All shirts, sweaters, blouses, tops, and dresses must cover both shoulders and underarm and may not expose the midriff, lower back or chest.
➢ No undergarments of any kind (bras, boxers, etc.) should be visible. Shorts, skirts, dresses, etc. must be an appropriate length (wearer’s fingertips must rest above the hem of the clothing).
➢ Pants are to be secured at the waist, not restricting movement or exposing any undergarments.
➢ No tank tops, fishnet, mesh, or see-through tops may be worn.
➢ Spandex shorts or pants or tight sweatpants are not to be worn. Leggings can be worn if they are covered with a finger tip length top or bottom.
➢ Pants or skirts that have been torn or altered with openings/holes must be worn over leggings.
➢ Clothing with alcohol/drugs, suggestive or offensive messages, profanity or depicting violence cannot be worn.
➢ No hair curlers, doo rags, headbands, or bandanas may be worn.
➢ No headgear may be worn unless approved by an administrator.
➢ No sunglasses may be worn in the building.
➢ No pajamas or bedroom slippers may be worn.
➢ Wearing or displaying any item that indicates gang affiliation is not permitted.
➢ Rosaries worn to school may not be visible at any time.
If a student violates the dress code, he/she must change to meet the standards. Where possible, the school will provide a change of clothing to those who violate the dress code. If no clothing is available, the student must return home to change or go to ISS. Any prohibited item can be held for release to parents and guardians. Repeated offenses will lead to ISS or OSS.
CAFETERIA EXPECTATIONS
Students are expected to be on their best behavior in the cafeteria. Breaking lunch lines, throwing food and leaving trash/food are not accepted. Lunch may be eaten in the cafeteria or in the courtyard only. No food or drink is to be consumed in the hall or classroom areas, on the steps, or in the restrooms. All lunch students are restricted to the cafeteria, courtyard or hall in front of the cafeteria during their lunch period. ALL OTHER AREAS OF THE BUILDING AND CAMPUS ARE OFF LIMITS. First violation of the policy will result in 1 hour of after school detention and/or work detail. Repeated offenses will result in additional disciplinary action. WS/FC Schools do not have an open campus; therefore, students’ friends are not allowed to drive on campus during lunch to visit or to bring lunch. Due to the disruption that the delivery of individual lunches creates, parents are encouraged to make other arrangements. No take-out orders will be allowed for delivery.
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER (ALC)/IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION
The ALC represents an alternative learning arrangement for students in need of assistance with situational development.
1. Program Guidelines, WS/FCS
The ALC program represents an alternative learning arrangement for the student who is involved in a situation which normally would result in disciplinary action. Hopefully, exposure to the ALC Program betters a student’s chances to change and improve. When students are assigned to ALC, they are counseled and/or continue the course of work which they would be completing had they been in their regular classrooms. While the ALC teacher maintains an attitude of friendship and trust, he/she firmly enforces the rules regarding isolation from peers and extracurricular activities in the school. It is important that the ALC staff maintains a close relationship with the classroom teacher regarding assignments to be completed. Since the classroom teacher has the prime responsibility for the student’s academic progress, academic work in ALC should parallel classroom instruction as nearly as possible. If a student does not conform to the rules assigned to in ALC, the student will be seen by an administrator and suspension/additional discipline may occur.
2. Program Objectives, WS/FCS
a. Reduce the number of out-of-school suspensions.
b. Provide a learning/therapeutic environment within the school for students
with problems which normally would lead to suspension.
c. Identify root problems contributing to the individual student’s maladjust-
ment with consequent referral to proper personnel and agencies.
d. Bring about an overall improvement through the ALC Program in the
following areas
i. academic performance (within the student’s ability);
ii. conduct, behavior and discipline;
iii. personal adjustment and interpersonal relationships;
iv. attitude towards school.
e. Offer specific suggestions to school principals and teachers concerning
ALC students in order to aid in lessening or resolving the student’s
learning/adjustment problems.
f. Maintain periodic contact with former ALC students.
g. Encourage participation of parents of ALC students in appropriate school
functions.
h. Failure to report to ALC results in 2 days work detail for the first offense,
and 1 day out-of-school suspension for the second offense.
3. ISS (In-School Suspension)
In-School Suspension is designed as an alternative to out-of-school suspension.
MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION PROCEDURES/INFORMATION
Student Parking Requirements
Student parking on school grounds is a privilege for juniors and seniors who will abide by the following terms and conditions:
1. Student must not owe any money to the school.
2. Student will park car immediately upon arrival on campus each day and not return to his/her car without permission from school official.
3. Student will leave campus immediately if released during the school day for Career Center, doctor, etc.
4. Student must adhere parking sticker to the lower front passenger side window.
5. Student will neither enter nor exit through the bus parking lot or the cafeteria parking lot.
6. Student will drive cautiously and obey all laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the operation and parking of motor vehicles as established by the state, county, school system and Mount Tabor High School.
7. Student will not bring onto school grounds nor keep in any vehicle while it is on school
grounds any prohibited or controlled substance such as beer, wine, alcohol or drugs, nor any
gun, explosive, blackjack or other weapon.
8. Student will allow school officials to open, enter and search any vehicle if they have a reasonable suspicion that any of the items described in paragraph 7 above are in his/her vehicle. Student will allow school officials to remove such items as evidence in school disciplinary proceedings or as evidence in a criminal prosecution.
Additionally, automobiles will be wheel-locked and/or towed away at the student’s expense if he/she parks on campus without a valid permit. The students and his/her parents will be notified as to the towing agency and its address.
Parking Reminders:
ONLY JUNIORS AND SENIORS WITH A VALID PARKING PERMIT
MAY PARK ON MOUNT TABOR’S CAMPUS.
FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES WHO PARK ON CAMPUS
WILL BE TOWED IMMEDIATELY
Students should also remember the following:
1. Buses and pedestrians always have the right of way.
2. Always lock your car.
3. Keep the area around your car free of litter.
4. Never park outside valid STUDENT parking areas.
5. Parking permits are not transferable to other vehicles.
6. Students must purchase a temporary permit at a charge of $1/day if driving another car.
7. If a parking permit is lost or stolen, there will be a $5 charge for a duplicate permit. To purchase a duplicate permit, students must submit a new Student Driving and Parking Permit form, along with the permit issued at the time of initial application.
8. Mount Tabor High School is not responsible for damage to your car or for any items that may be taken from it.
9. Appropriate student behavior is expected while attending school, the Career Center and while attending extra-curricular activities.
10. Permits are not transferable from the designated lot for which it was issued. Any student failing to comply will be subject to the penalties for parking violations.
11. Students are not permitted to park behind the cafeteria, auditorium or bus lot at any time.
Parking Permit Information 2011-2012
In order to purchase a parking permit, a student must provide:
1. A copy of the student’s 2011-2012 class schedule.
2. A valid driver’s license.
3. The current vehicle registration.
4. A WS/FCS registration/driving permit form signed by a parent/guardian and the student.
5. A $115.00 parking permit fee.
When all the permits are sold for existing parking spaces, a list will be kept of those who need permits, and they will be sold as spaces become available. Parking spaces will not be assigned. It is first come, first served.
Motor Vehicles Regulations (AR5131.3)
Students and other persons who park motor vehicles on public school grounds in violation of the Parking Rules and Regulations established by the Board of Education in Policy 5131.3 and the “Rules of the Road” set forth in Part 10 of the Motor Vehicle Act of 1937, as amended, G.S. 20-138 et seg., are subject to the disciplinary actions and penalties set forth below. Revocation of parking privileges may occur as a result of the following:
1. QPA drops below 2.0
2. 5 unexcused absences
3. 5 unexcused tardies
4. Being sent to ISS 4 times
5. Truancy/Skipping (missing class and/or leaving campus without permission)
6. Owing fees to the school.
7. Taking someone else off campus.
A. Penalties for Parking Violations
1. Students parking with a permit – any violation*
First Offense – Loss of parking privileges/permit for 4 weeks
Second Offense – Loss of parking privileges/permit for 9 weeks
Third Offense – Termination of any future parking privileges/permit
2. Students parking without a permit *
First offense – Warning
Second offense – Wheel-lock, subject to $10.00 removal fee
Third offense – Vehicle will be towed
*Subject to towing at any time
B. Towing Procedures
1. If a vehicle is towed from a school, the principal or the principal’s designee shall notify the last known registered owner of the vehicle of the following:
a. A description of the vehicle;
b. The place where the vehicle has been towed;
c. The reason the vehicle was towed and the parking violation with which the owner is charged, if any;
d. The procedure the owner must follow to have the vehicle returned to him/her, and
e. The procedure the owner must follow to request a probable cause hearing on the towing. G.S. 20-222.2. This notice shall be given orally (via the telephone), if feasible, and shall be followed with a written notice, unless the owner or the owner's agent waives the notice in writing.
2. If the vehicle has a North Carolina license plate or registration, the notice shall be given to the owner within 24 hours. If the vehicle is not registered in North Carolina, the notice shall be given to the owner within 72 hours.
C. Right to a Probable Cause Hearing
1. The owner must be informed that he/she may request, in writing, a hearing to determine if probable cause existed for the towing.
2. The request shall be filed with the magistrate located at the Hall of Justice.
3. The magistrate shall set the hearing within 72 hours of the receipt of the request. The owner and the official who authorized the towing must be notified of the date, time and place of the hearing by the magistrate.
4. The school official who authorized the towing may attend the hearing or may submit an affidavit in lieu of appearing personally.
5. The only issue at the hearing is whether or not probable cause existed; the owner is responsible for the costs of towing and storage. If the magistrate finds that probable cause did not exist, the school system must pay for towing and storage of the vehicle. Either party may appeal the magistrate’s decision.
TESTING INFORMATION
|Test Dates |Test Type |Students Tested |
|October, 2011 |PSAT |Grades 9 – 11 |
|January, 2012 |End of Course Tests |Grades 9 –12 |
|March, 2012 |English II State Writing Test |Grade 10/English II |
|June, 2012 |End of Course Tests |Grades 9 –12 |
DRIVER’S EDUCATION INFORMATION
Classroom Component
The classroom component of Driver’s Education is offered to students at least 14 ½ years old, in order of birthdays. The class consists of 30 hours (lecture, bookwork, speakers, and video). Class is scheduled after school from 3:40 p.m. – 6:40 p.m. and students must be present all 10 days for the entire 3 hours. When class is complete, students are scheduled for in-car training in order of their birthdates. Classes usually begin in October and then repeat every month and a half afterwards.
In-Car Training
In-car training consists of 6 hours of driver training. This will usually take place over 4 days, 3 hours per day. There are 2 students in the car and they drive 1 ½ hours per day. During the school year, student will drive after school. There is one session from 3:40 – 6:40 and another section from 6:40 – 9:40 in the evenings.
Summer Classes
For students who will be 14 ½ years old by June 13, summer classes are available. Sign-ups for summer classes are in May at all public highs schools and middle schools. You should pick the date and time you can most easily be present for the class and show up at school during that time frame. You will not be called and reminded. The school will have the available dates for these classes. For each session, you can choose either 8:00 – 11:00 in the mornings or 1:00 – 4:00 in the afternoons. Sessions will not be split and you must be there for all 10 days of class for the 3 hours. The in-car training will not be conducted until the following fall. Most students do not finish all of the driver education before their 15th birthday.
TEXTBOOKS
Students are expected to be responsible for the up-keep and security of their textbooks for the duration of the school year. They will be assessed fees for damages that occur to their textbooks that cause the books to depreciate two or more classifications while they in are possession of those books. Examples of such damages include the binding of the book being pulled loose, book cover being torn, water damage, extremely dirty, etc. If a student loses an issued textbook, they will have to pay for that lost book before they will be issued another. An explanation of fees for damages is as follows:
a. New to Fair ( ½ of the original price of the book
b. New to Poor ( 2/3 of the original price of the book
c. Good to Poor ( 1/3 of the original price of the book
d. If a book is damaged to the extent that it cannot be used, full replacement cost will be assessed without regard to the age or original condition of the book.
e. New ( Good ( Fair ( Poor is the normal depreciation of textbook during their cycle of use. Typically, no fees will be assessed to students if their book depreciates according to this cycle. However, minor damages may sometimes occur that will not justify dropping the classification of the book two steps but will exceed normal wear and tear. A minimum of $3.00 will be assessed for such damages. Examples of minor damages may include torn pages, excessive writing or scribbling, frayed or curled edges, etc.
f. Teachers will determine the extent of damage to textbooks once students return their textbooks.
MOUNT TABOR PTSA
The Mount Tabor High School PTSA is a unique organization, comprised of four boards that work together for the good of students, staff, and parents of MTHS.
2011-2012 PTSA OFFICERS
Anne Abernethy, PTSA Executive Board President
Sandy Kokkonos and Cecile Brody, Arts
TBA, Athletics
Anissa Welch and Laura Wierman, Academics
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