WEST MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL



WEST MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL

FACULTY AND STAFF HANDBOOK

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2016 – 2017

WMHS will create a safe, caring “Warrior family” environment with a goal of graduating all students as lifelong learners prepared for further education and careers.

WEST MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL STAFF 2016 – 2017

NAME ASSIGNMENT ROOM NUMBER

Benjie Brown Principal Office

John Shelton Asst. Principal Office

Terri Absher Instructional Facilitator Office

Enoc Robledo Digital Learning Coach 306

Linda Anundson Exceptional Child 108

Rikki Baldwin Social Studies 112

Roy Beaman (2nd sem.) Art 305

Suzy Boros English 103

Tanisha Bowden CIS 216

April Britt Exceptional Child 303

Donna Brown EC Assistant 501

Kendall Bruton (2nd sem.) Dance 900

Sandy Byrd Exceptional Child 215

Sonya Chavez (2nd sem.) Spanish 214

Daniel Coggins Math 403

Doris Cuthrell Family and Consumer Science 202

Adam Cycotte Foreign Language 600

Anita DeBerry Math 404

Seth Dunlap Social Studies/Athletic Director 113

Nick Eddins Health/PE Jordan Bldg.

Roneisha Edwards EC Assistant 511

Elizabeth Farmer Agriculture 502

William Gaisford (1st sem.) English 115

Casey Galloway (2nd sem.) Firefighter Technology 508

Matthew Germann French Streaming

Robin Haithcock EC Assistant 511

Tabitha Harris Tutor 111

Sean Hassell (2nd sem.) Masonry 501

Robin Heath Distance Learning 109

Jasmine Hill Social Studies 104

Teresa Horne ISS Coordinator 110

James Johnson Health/PE 700

Allison Kessinger Exceptional Child 511

Katie Kimrey English 111

Daniel Kern (1st sem.) Furniture 615

Alex Lemons Band 611

Du Lo Math 402

Mark McClay AFJROTC 616

Colin Milroy (1st sem.) Social Studies 105

Carolyn Moore EC Assistant 510

Lane Morgan Media Coordinator Media Center

Jay Myrick Math 404

Ken Neal Guidance Counselor Student Services

David Nugent English 114

Stefanie Panzer Health/PE 700

Adriana Persin Spanish 104

Earle Poole Science 212

Jan Ray Exceptional Child 510

Vera Richardson Guidance Counselor Student Services

Debbie Roach Health Occupations 708

Grant Smith Technology 306

Staci Smith Math 401

Phillip Spivey English 106

Robert Staley (1st sem.) Business

Norma Underwood Science 211

Roy Wright Auto Technology 512/515

Charity Watkins (2nd sem.) Bible History 114

Nakee White (1st sem.) Theatre 214

Patience Whitehead Science 213

David Wooley EC Assistant 510

Kathy Wright Drafting 307

CAFETERIA STAFF

Barbara Parsons Manager Cafeteria

Josephine Greene Asst. Manager Cafeteria

Sandy Sneed Cafeteria

Alice Lewis Cafeteria

OFFICE STAFF

Brenda Livingston Bookkeeper Office

Patty Byrd Receptionist Office

Natalie Eddins Data Manager Data Manager

Rhonda Thompson Guidance Secretary Student Services

SUPPORT STAFF

Susan Brooks School Nurse

Karen Dozier Social Worker

CUSTODIAL STAFF

Ben McAuley Rosalia Hoyt

Princess Miller Kenny Young

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Jeff Branch DARE Officer

Larry Johnson School Resource Officer

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EXTENDED BLOCK BELL SCHEDULE

7:45 am Warning Bell

7:49 am Classroom Bell

7:50 am Instruction Bell

7:50 am – 9:25 am 1st Period

9:29 am Classroom Bell

9:30 am Instruction Bell

9:30 am – 11:05 am 2nd Period

11:09 am Classroom Bell

11:10 am Instruction Bell

|FIRST LUNCH |SECOND LUNCH |

|11:05 am – 11:35 am Lunch |11:10 am – 12:45 pm 3rd Period |

|11:39 am Classroom Bell |12:45 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch |

|11:40 am Instruction Bell | |

|11:40 am – 1:15 pm 3rd Period | |

1:19 pm Classroom Bell

1:20 pm Instruction Bell

1:20 pm – 2:55 pm 4th Period

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WARRIOR BREAKFAST BELL SCHEDULE

7:45 am Warning Bell (clear cafeteria)

7:49 am Classroom Bell

7:50 am Instruction Bell

7:50 am – 9:15 am 1st Period

9:19 am Classroom Bell

9:20 am Instruction Bell

9:20 am – 9:55 am Warrior Breakfast

9:59 am Classroom Bell

10:00 am Instruction Bell

10:00 am – 11:20 am 2nd Period

11:24 am Classroom Bell

11:25 am Instruction Bell

|Lunch 1 |Lunch 2 |

|11:20 am – 11:50 pm Lunch |11:25 am – 12:50 pm 3rd Period |

|11:54 pm Classroom Bell |12:50 pm – 1:20 pm Lunch |

|11:55 pm Instruction Bell | |

|11:55 pm – 1:20 pm 3rd Period | |

1:24 pm Classroom Bell

1:25 pm Instruction Bell

1:25 pm – 2:55 pm 4th Period

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HALF-DAY BELL SCHEDULE

7:45 am Warning Bell (clear cafeteria)

7:49 am Classroom Bell

7:50 am Instruction Bell

7:50 am – 8:50 am 1st Period

8:54am Classroom Bell

8:55 am Instruction Bell

8:55 am – 9:55 am 2nd Period

9:59 am Classroom Bell

10:00 am Instruction Bell

10:00 am – 11:00 am 3rd Period

11:04 am Classroom Bell

11:05 am Instruction Bell

11:05 am – buses arrive 4th Period (includes lunch in classrooms)

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THREE-HOUR EARLY RELEASE BELL SCHEDULE

7:45 am Warning Bell (clear cafeteria)

7:49 am Classroom Bell

7:50 am Instruction Bell

7:50 am – 8:35 am 1st Period

8:39 am Classroom Bell

8:40 am Instruction Bell

8:40 am – 9:25 am 2nd Period

9:29 am Classroom Bell

9:30 am Instruction Bell

9:30 am – 10:15 am 3rd Period

10:19 am Classroom Bell

10:20 am Instruction Bell

10:20 am – 11:55 am 4th Period (includes lunch in the

classroom)

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TWO-HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL

7:45 am Warning Bell (clear cafeteria)

7:49 am Classroom Bell

7:50 am Instruction Bell

7:50 am – 8:55 am 1st Period

8:59 am Classroom Bell

9:00 am Instruction Bell

9:00 am – 10:05 am 2nd Period

10:09 am Classroom Bell

10:10 am Instruction Bell

10:10 am – 11:15 am 3rd Period

11:19 am Classroom Bell

11:20 am Instruction Bell

11:20 am – 12:55 pm 4th Period (includes lunch in the classroom)

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TWO-HOUR DELAY BELL SCHEDULE

9:45 am Warning Bell (clear cafeteria)

9:49 am Classroom Bell

9:50 am Instruction Bell

9:50 am – 10:55 am 1st Period

10:59 am Classroom Bell

11:00 am Instruction Bell

11:00 am – 12:05 pm 2nd Period

12:09 pm Classroom Bell

12:10 pm Instruction Bell

12:10 pm - 1:45 pm 3rd Period (incl. lunch in classrooms)

1:49 pm Classroom Bell

1:50 pm Instructional Bell

1:40 pm – 2:55 pm 4th Period

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HOMEROOM BELL SCHEDULE – 1st DAY

7:45 am Warning Bell (clear cafeteria)

7:49 am Classroom Bell

7:50 am Instruction Bell

7:50 am – 8:20 am Homeroom

8:24 am Classroom Bell

8:25 am Instruction Bell

8:25 am – 9:50 am 1st Period

9:54 am Classroom Bell

9:55 am Instruction Bell

9:55 am – 11:20 am 2nd Period

11:24 am Classroom Bell

11:25 am Instruction Bell

|Lunch 1 |Lunch 2 |

|11:20 am – 11:50 am Lunch |11:25 am – 12:50 am 3rd Period |

|11:54 am Classroom Bell |12:50 pm – 1:20 pm Lunch |

|11:55 Instruction Bell | |

|11:55 am – 1:20 pm 3rd Period | |

1:24 pm Classroom Bell

1:25 pm Instruction Bell

1:25 pm – 2:55 pm 4th Period

CURRICULUM DEPARTMENTS

ENGLISH VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Phil Spivey, Chair Kathy Wright

Suzy Boros Casey Galloway (2nd sem.)

David Nugent Daniel Kern (1st sem.)

Katie Kimrey Robert Staley (1st sem.)

William Gaisford (1st sem.) Vacant Auto

Doris Cuthrell

FOREIGN LANGUAGE Debbie Roach

Adam Cycotte, Chair Elizabeth Ritch

Adriana Persin Sean Hassell (2nd sem.)

Sonya Chavez (2nd sem.)

Germann (streaming) EXCEPTIONAL CHILD

Jan Ray, Chair

CULTURAL ARTS April Britt

Roy Beaman, Chair Linda Anundson

Alex Lemons Sandy Byrd

Kendall Bruton Allison Kessinger

Nakee White

STUDENT SERVICES

SOCIAL STUDIES Vera Richardson

Rikki Baldwin, Chair Ken Neal

Seth Dunlap

Colin Milroy (1st sem.) MEDIA/TECHNOLOGY

Jasmine Hill Lane Morgan

Charity Watkins (2nd sem.) Grant Smith

SCIENCE DISTANCE LEARNING

Norma Underwood, Chair Robin Heath

Yana Stevenson (2nd sem.)

Earle Poole

Patience Whitehead

MATHEMATICS

Anita DeBerry, Chair

Staci Smith

Du Lo

Jay Myrick

Daniel Coggins

AFJROTC/HEALTH & PE

Stefanie Panzer, Chair

James Johnson

Nick Eddins

Mark McClay

COMMITTEE ROSTERS

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM AVID SITE TEAM

Vera Richardson, Co-Chair Benjie Brown Dr. Jeff James

Ken Neal, Co-Chair John Shelton Alisha Ellis

Benjie Brown Phil Spivey Phillip Brown

John Shelton Anita DeBerry Benjie Brown

Terri Absher Debbie Roach John Shelton

Rikki Baldwin April Britt Terri Absher

Anita DeBerry Seth Dunlap Vera Richardson

Phil Spivey Norma Underwood Seth Dunlap

Debbie Roach Adam Cycotte Dan Kern

Norma Underwood Rhonda Thompson Charity Watkins

Ken Neal Suzy Boros

SOCIAL/BENEVOLENCE Terri Absher Anita DeBerry

Anita DeBerry, Chair StefaniePanzer Patience Whitehead

Terri Absher Phil Spivey

Suzy Boros April Britt

April Britt 511 CORE RESPONDER TEAM

Elizabeth Farmer Allison Kessinger

Jan Ray

IEP COMMITTEE David Wooley

Jan Ray, Chair Carolyn Moore

Benjie Brown Donna Brown

John Shelton Robin Haithcock

Terri Absher

Vera Richardson GRADUATION COMMITTEE

Ken Neal Stefanie Panzer

April Britt William Gaisford/Charity Watkins

Sandy Byrd Daniel Kern/Sean Hassell

Allison Kessinger Katie Kimrey

Elizabeth Farmer

SAT Kathy Wright

Jack Cagle, Chair Jasmine Hill

Benjie Brown

John Shelton PROM COMMITTEE

Terri Absher Stefanie Panzer

Vera Richardson April Britt

Ken Neal Anita DeBerry

Susan Brooks Staci Smith

Jan Ray Jay Myrick

Karen Dozier Du Lo

Natalie Eddins Daniel Coggins

Robin Heath

Mark McClay

Nakee White/Casey Galloway

Nick Eddins

James Johnson

BULLETIN BOARD ASSIGNMENTS

Glassed-in bulletin board near first-hall bathrooms – AFJROTC

Three glassed-in bulletin boards near cafeteria – Terri Absher

Bulletin boards next to and across from Student Services – Student Services

Bulletin board on second hall – Science Dept.

Bulletin board on fourth hall – Math Dept.

Small bulletin board on Ag hall – CTE Dept.

Bulletin board in quad – Foreign Language Dept.

Bulletin board next to room 201 – Doris Cuthrell

Bulletin board next to room 214 – Cultural Arts

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES/GOAL TEAMS

ELA FOREIGN LANG./PE/ARTS/CTE

Phil Spivey Adam Cycotte

David Nugent Adriana Persin

Katie Kimrey Sonya Chavez (2nd sem.)

Suzy Boros Sandy Byrd

William Gaisford Nick Eddins

Linda Anundson James Johnson

Stefanie Panzer

Mark McClay

MATH Allison Kessinger

Anita DeBerry Doris Cuthrell

Staci Smith Robert Staley (1st sem.)

Du Lo Kathy Wright

Jay Myrick Elizabeth Farmer

Daniel Coggins Roy Wright

April Britt Alex Lemons

Jan Ray Debbie Roach

Daniel Kern (1st sem.)

SCIENCE Sean Hassell (2nd sem.)

Norma Underwood Casey Galloway (2nd sem.)

Earle Poole Roy Beaman (2nd sem.)

Patience Whitehead Kendall Bruton

Yana Stevenson Nakee White (1st sem.)

SOCIAL STUDIES

Rikki Baldwin

Seth Dunlap

Colin Milroy

Jasmine Hill

Adam Cycotte

Charity Watkins (2nd sem.)

HOMEROOM ASSIGNMENTS

9TH GRADE 10th GRADE

Rikki Baldwin Linda Anundson

Patience Whitehead Adam Cycotte

Seth Dunlap David Nugent

James Johnson Colin Milroy/Kendall Bruton

Earle Poole Adriana Persin

Norma Underwood Phil Spivey

Doris Cuthrell Robert Staley/Sonya Chavez

11th GRADE 12th GRADE

April Britt Suzy Boros

Anita DeBerry William Gaisford/Charity Watkins

Staci Smith Daniel Kern/Sean Hassell

Jay Myrick Katie Kimrey

Du Lo Elizabeth Farmer

Daniel Coggins Kathy Wright

Mark McClay/Vacant Auto Jasmine Hill

Nakee White/Casey Galloway

PLANNING PERIODS

|FIRST SEMESTER |

|1st PERIOD |2ND PERIOD |3RD PERIOD |4TH PERIOD |

|Norma Underwood |Phil Spivey |Suzy Boros |April Britt |

|Patience Whitehead |Katie Kimrey |Jay Myrick |David Nugent |

|Colin Milroy |Earle Poole |Anita DeBerry |William Gaisford |

|Adriana Persin |Adam Cycotte |Daniel Coggins |Staci Smith |

|Stefanie Panzer |Nakee White |Rikki Baldwin |Du Lo |

|James Johnson |Robert Staley |Nick Eddins |Seth Dunlap |

|Kathy Wright | |Auto |Doris Cuthrell |

| | |Debbie Roach |Elizabeth Farmer |

| | |Mark McClay |Linda Anundson |

| | | |Daniel Kern |

| | | |Jasmine Hill |

|SECOND SEMESTER |

|1ST PERIOD |2ND PERIOD |3RD PERIOD |4TH PERIOD |

|Phil Spivey |Du Lo |David Nugent |Jasmine Hill |

|Staci Smith |Jay Myrick |Suzy Boros |Katie Kimrey |

|Stefanie Panzer |Earle Poole |Sonya Chavez |Yana Stevenson |

|Doris Cuthrell |Rikki Baldwin |Norma Underwood |Anita DeBerry |

|Adam Cycotte |Elizabeth Farmer |Patience Whitehead |Nick Eddins |

| |Daniel Coggins |Seth Dunlap |Kathy Wright |

| |James Johnson |Charity Watkins |Sean Hassell |

| | |Auto |Adriana Persin |

| | |Debbie Roach |April Britt |

| | |Mark McClay |Linda Anundson |

| | |Casey Galloway | |

LUNCH ASSIGNMENTS

|FIRST SEMESTER |

|FIRST LUNCH |SECOND LUNCH |

|David Nugent |Jay Myrick |

|Katie Kimrey |Anita DeBerry |

|William Gaisford |Du Lo |

|Robin Heath |Daniel Coggins |

|Earle Poole |Adriana Persin |

|Rikki Baldwin |Adam Cycotte |

|Jasmine Hill |Stefanie Panzer |

|Doris Cuthrell |James Johnson |

|Linda Anundson |Nick Eddins |

|Allison kessinger |Robert Staley |

|Sandy Byrd |Kathy Wright |

|Kendall Bruton |Elizabeth Farmer |

|Nakee White |Daniel Kern |

| |Jan Ray |

| |April Britt |

AM/PM DUTY SCHEDULE

FALL 2016

Teachers who have special circumstances that prohibit them from carrying out their assigned duties must clear it with Mr. Brown or Mr. Shelton.

|SUPERVISION AREA |7:25 AM – 7:40 AM |2:55 PM – 3:10 PM |

|Back parking lot |C. Milroy, J. Johnson |D. Kern, S. Dunlap |

|Main lobby/glassed area |Persin, K. Wright |D. Nugent, J. Hill |

|Agriculture/Cabinetry Hallway |N. Underwood |E. Farmer |

|Between 1st and 2nd Hall |B. Brown, S. Panzer, T. Horne (Cafeteria) |L. Anundson ,D. Cuthrell |

|Between auditorium and bldg. |J. Shelton |J. Shelton, A. Britt. T. Horne, W. GaisfordShelton. |

| | |Britt, |

|Cafeteria (AM)/Breeze Way(PM) |P. Whitehead (Cafeteria) |D. Lo, S. Smith |

2nd PERIOD DUTY SCHEDULE

|SUPERVISION AREA |First five minutes of 2nd period |

|Main hall bathrooms |P. Spivey, K. Kimrey |

|2nd hall bathrooms |E. Poole |

|3rd hall bathrooms |R. Staley |

|4th hall bathrooms |N. White |

|Agriculture/Cabinetry |Cycotte |

3RD PERIOD DUTY SCHEDULE

|SUPERVISION AREA |LUNCH |FACULTY MEMBER |

|First Hall/Main Hall |First |DeBerry |

|Second Hall/Main Hall |First |D. Roach |

|Quad |First |S. Boros, M. McClay |

|Back Parking Lot |First |Auto |

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|First Hall/Main Hall |Second |D. Coggins |

|Second Hall/Main Hall |Second |R. Baldwin |

|Quad |Second |J. Myrick |

|Back Parking Lot |Second |Ni. Eddins |

WARRIOR BREAKFAST DUTIES

Front Entrance- Brenda Livingston, Charity Watkins, and Natalie Eddins

Quad- Adriana Persin, Daniel Kern, Roy Beaman, Casey Galloway, and Tanisha Bowden

Ag. Hall- Doris Cuthrell

1st Hall- Robin Heath and Rosa Hoyt

2nd Hall- Debbie Roach and Princess Miller

3rd Hall- Kathy Wright

Gym- Stephanie Panzer, Ken Neal, Nakee White, Sonya Chavez, Nick Eddins, and Vera Richardson

Parking Lot- Auto Tech (Back lot), Kenny Young (Front lot), and Larry Johnson (Parking lot entrance)

Cafeteria- Rhonda Thompson, Robert Staley, Kendall Bruton, Sean Hassell and James Johnson

Media Center- Lane Morgan, Mark McClay, and Elizabeth Farmer

ATHLETIC STAFF

Athletic Director:

Fall

Football Cross Country

Nick Eddins, Head Varsity Earle Poole, Head Coach

Ken Neal April Britt, Asst. Coach

Kenny Young

Terry Callicutt Cheerleading

James Johnson Rikki Baldwin, Head Coach

Eddie Swan

Chris Brown Ladies’ Tennis

Daniel Coggins Suzy Boros

Bradley Hammill

Clay McKnight

Volleyball

Stefanie Panzer, Head JV and Varsity

John Paul Callicutt, Assistant

Winter

Basketball Cheerleading

Grant Smith, Head Varsity Boys Rikki Baldwin, Head Coach

T. Bowden, Head Varsity Girls

Stephanie Panzer, Asst. Varsity Girls

KT Young, Head JV Boys

Wrestling

Daniel Coggins

Spring

Golf Track

Daniel Coggins, Head Coach James Johnson, Head Male

Rikki Baldwin, Head Femail

Softball

Larry Lisenby, Head Coach Girls’ Soccer

Russell Strong, Asst. Coach ________, Head Coach

Baseball

Chris Brown, Head Varsity

Ken Neal, Head JV

MARKING ATTENDANCE DURING THE FIRST 10 DAYS

Rosters will not be provided to take homeroom attendance this year. Classroom teachers will take attendance through PowerSchool during each class period beginning August 29. At the end of the day on August 29, Mrs. Eddins will run a report displaying all absences. Those students will be reversed registered; they will be removed from class rosters. When a student does attend school for the first time this semester, he/she will need to go to Mrs. Eddins’ office to be added to teacher rosters. Do not allow a student to remain in classroom for a class period if he/she is not on that PowerSchool roster. It is very important that attendance is accurate for each class period.

ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR WEST MONTGOMERY

A Statement of Belief

It is Montgomery County Schools belief that there is a clear and positive correlation between student learning and consistent and prompt attendance in class. Much of what is presented in courses is sequential. Therefore, learning requires a continuity of attendance and effort. We also strongly believe that what occurs in class is vital to student learning. The richness of class discussions, the exchange of ideas with peers and teachers, the opportunity to defend one’s ideas, the viewing of films and videos, mean that even if students make up the missed work, they have forever lost an opportunity for increased learning and skill development. In addition, a great deal of work in class is done cooperatively and a lack of attendance makes it difficult, if not impossible, for peers to successfully complete the work required. Lack of consistent attendance means that students will not get the full benefit of the courses offered at West Montgomery High School and thus attendance should be and will be a significant factor in the determination of a student’s grade as determined by the individual teacher.

Purpose of the Attendance Policy

The purpose of the West Montgomery High School Attendance Policy reflects our desire to have each student attend all classes and arrive on time. Students and parents should familiarize themselves with the provisions and procedures of the policy. It is expected that parents will support the intent of the policy and encourage their children to have good attendance. The WMHS Attendance Policy has been approved by the Board of Education and reviewed by the attorney for the Board of Education. Any questions should be directed to the administrators responsible for attendance.

The Attendance Policy

The number of absences permitted for each course before credit is lost is listed below:

• Semester Course: 8 absences

• Year-Long Course: 16 absences

Absences beyond this number will result in loss of credit for the course or courses in which the student has been absent. For seniors, loss of credit in a course may result in failure to meet graduation requirements.

A loss of credit may occur through the accumulation of absences from any one of the four types of absences listed below, or through any combination of the four types of absences.

1) Excused Absences:

• Student illness

• Death or critical illness in the family

• Response to a legal process

• Medical appointment (which cannot be scheduled outside of the school day)

• College visit beyond two (juniors and seniors only)

• Early dismissal or late arrival other than school related activities

• An absence deemed “excused” by the administrator responsible for the student

• A verified visit to the Guidance Office to meet with a college representative. Juniors missing class to meet with a college representative will be charged with an unexcused absence.

2) Unexcused Absences:

• All absences not identified above are considered UNEXCUSED

• Absences that are not explained by a Pre-Planned Absence form, a note and/or telephone call from parent within 48 hours after the student’s return to school from an absence, are considered UNEXCUSED

• An absence deemed “unexcused” by the administrator responsible for the student

3) Unexcused Tardies:

• Occurs when a student arrives up to 5 minutes late for class without authorization

4) Unexcused Late:

• Occurs when a student arrives to a class later than 5 minutes without authorization, but less than halfway through the class

• Students arriving more than halfway through the class without authorization will be considered absent

Absences which do not count towards the loss of credit include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• School related activities

• Suspensions: in-school or out-of-school

• Homebound instruction

• “Special” absences

Field trips/class meetings

Sports or other school approved extracurricular activities

Scheduled office and guidance appointments

Religious observance

For Juniors and Seniors only: 2 days for college visits. Students must fill out a pre-planned absence form available in Student Services prior to going on a college visit. Failure to do so will result in the visit being counted as an unexcused absence.

Communication from Parents

• It is the responsibility of parents to communicate to the school the reason for all absences.

• Parent notes or telephone calls to excuse an absence must be received no later than 48 hours following the student’s return to school, or the absence will be classified as unexcused.

• All students, please call 910-439-6191 to report an absence.

• Parent notes to request an early dismissal must be presented to the office before the student is dismissed in order for dismissal to be considered excused.

• Provide medical documentation for long-term absences, to include the nature of the illness, any limitations on the student, inclusive dates of medical condition, specific dates of absence covered.

Content of Parent Notes

All parent notes for any reason must include the following:

1) The student’s name

2) The date(s) of the absence(s)

3) The specific reason for the absence, lateness, or dismissal

4) The signature of the parent

5) A daytime phone number where a parent can be reached to verify the note

“Blanket” notes covering unspecified dates of absences, tardies, etc. are not acceptable. (For example, “Please excuse my child from all absences in the months of April and May due to illness.”)

Communications to Students and Parents

Students and parents will be notified concerning absences by mail utilizing the following letters:

• Student and parents will be contacted by phone (Alert Now) for each full day absence from school

• Parents will be contacted by the student’s teacher(s) and/or guidance counselor after 2, 5 and 6 absences from class.

• Excessive Absence Notification Letter will be generated when the number of student absences has reached 3, 6 and 8 for a full school day. The purpose of this notification will be to inform the parent and the student of the possibility of loss of credit if the student’s attendance does not improve.

• Excessive Absence Committee will meet with students after they have reached 5 absences in any class. Students must bring documentation of reasons for absences and parents are required to attend.

• Loss of Credit Letter generated when a student loses credit in any course.

• Excessive Absence Committee Results Notification Letter is used to communicate the decision of the committee to the student and parent when a student appeals a loss of credit. The Principal has the final authority on all Committee decisions.

Anticipated Absences

Any anticipated absence, such as college visitations, family vacations, etc., which conflict with the school calendar, must be arranged in advance by a phone call or a Pre-Planned Absence form or the absence will be considered unexcused and make-up privileges will be forfeited.

Dismissal During School Day

Once students have reported to school, they are expected to remain in school and attend classes all day. Under the following conditions, a student may have an excused dismissal:

1) Under rare or emergency circumstances, a written request from a parent must be received by the attendance office prior to dismissal. A parent may come to the attendance office and personally request dismissal.

2) The student must sign-out in the attendance office. If the student returns to school, the student must sign-in at the attendance office to verify the time of his/her return.

3) Students returning from recurring appointments, doctor, tutor, etc., must present a note to the attendance office upon return from the appointment.

Failure to meet the above two conditions will cause any class absences to be considered unexcused. Such absences will be counted toward loss of credit.

Illness in School

• In case of illness in school, the student must report to the health office.

• The nurse, with parental permission, will make the decision to dismiss the student from school.

• Once the nurse has obtained permission to dismiss the student, the student will be issued a dismissal pass.

• Students who become ill in school and report to areas other than the nurse’s office (cafeteria, restrooms, off-campus) will be considered “unexcused” and may face disciplinary action.

Appointments with WMHS Staff

• Upon arrival for an appointment, it is the student’s obligation to immediately inform the counselor, Assistant Principal, etc. if a test or major graded assignment is planned for that period.

• The student should then request that the appointment be rescheduled.

• Failure to do so will result in the absence being considered unexcused.

• Except in the case of emergencies the teacher has the right to keep a student in class. Administration will determine emergencies.

Monitor the Number of Absences in Each Class

• Throughout the school year, it is the responsibility of the student and parent(s) to monitor closely the number of absences that have been accumulated in each class.

• When a student anticipates an absence from school or from a particular class for any reason, it is very important that the student and the parent consider carefully the necessity of the absence, taking into consideration the current number of accumulated absences and their potential impact on loss of credit in the course.

Certification of Chronic Illness

• During an appeal for reinstatement of credit, the Attendance Committee may request confirmation from a doctor to explain specific and frequent absences, which occurred due to medical reasons.

• Student and parents are advised to monitor the number of absences that have accumulated because of medical reasons.

• When absences for medical reasons are frequent, it may be advisable to seek documentation from a doctor that a chronic illness exists.

• Presentation of verified information regarding chronic illness and specific dates of absence will strengthen a student’s case in an appeal for reinstatement of credit.

• Just as with parent notes, doctors’ notes need to specifically address dates of absences, and may not be “blanket excuses” for all absences which have occurred over a period of time. Such information must be presented on ongoing not at the end of the course.

Loss of Credit

• A student will lose credit in a course when the number of accumulated absences exceeds the number of permitted absences.

• When a student has lost credit, the Attendance Committee will review the record with the student and the parent. The student and the parent will receive a written copy of the appeals procedure.

• The student will be instructed to attend class and the procedure to appeal the loss of credit will be explained.

• When credit is lost, the student is expected to attend the class. In addition, consistent attendance following loss of credit strengthens a student’s appeals case.

• A letter grade will appear on the transcript even though credit is lost. All courses require a passing grade for the student to move to the next level.

Excessive Class-Cutting Following Loss of Credit

Students who flagrantly disregard the intent of the WMHS Attendance Policy and continue to cut a class(es) after loss of credit may be removed from that class with a final grade of Withdrawn Failure (WF). The administrator responsible for that student, after consultation with the teacher, will determine under what circumstance this action will be taken.

Right of Appeal

The Attendance Policy is not designed to deny credit to students who, through no fault of their own, were unable to attend school or class due to a legitimate illness or other condition beyond the student’s/parents’ control. In January and June, students who have lost credit will have the opportunity to appeal to have credit reinstated. A student’s decision to appeal must take into consideration the student’s total attendance record. Any absences, other than excused absences, will weaken the student’s appeal. Absences which remain unexcused and undocumented as well as chronic absences will also weaken the student’s appeal. Students wishing to appeal must follow the appeals procedure. If students do not have valid reasons for appealing loss of credit, they should contact their counselor to identify what options are available.

The Attendance Committee/SAT

• Meets with students after they have reached 5 absences in any class. Students must bring documentation of reasons for absences and parents may attend.

• Meets with students and parents after 8 absences to determine validity of absences and counsel student and parent. Parents are required to attend.

• Makes a recommendation to the Principal regarding loss of credit and possible options.

• The final decision on loss of credit will only be made by the principal after a recommendation by the Committee.

Fast Track Appeals

Under extremely rare and narrowly defined circumstances, a student who lost credit in one or more courses may not have to appear before the Attendance Appeals Committee to appeal the loss of credit. Instead, the Assistant Principal will appeal the student’s loss of credit directly to the Principal for adjudication.

TARDY POLICY

1st Unexcused Tardy - Warning by teacher

2nd Unexcused Tardy - Parent contact

3rd Unexcused Tardy - Office Referral/After-School Detention

4th Unexcused Tardy – Office Referral/After-School Detention

5th Unexcused Tardy – ISS for one class period

6th Unexcused Tardy – ISS all day

7th Unexcused Tardy – ASP at MLA

A tardy is defined as entering the classroom after the instructional bell. Students who enter the classroom once instruction begins should be referred to the office for skipping class. The accumulation of tardies starts over during each six-week grading period.

First period tardies are documented in the front office for attendance purposes only. It is the responsibility of the first period teacher to comply with the tardy policy just like every other class period of the day.

LESSON PLANS

Lesson plans must be posted digitally each week for each class that is taught. The plans will be checked according to the following schedule:

ELA

|Week of |Responsible |

|August 29 |Shelton |

|September 6 |Absher |

|September 12 |Robledo |

|September 19 |Spivey |

|September 26 |Shelton |

|October 3 |Absher |

|October 10 |Robledo |

|October 17 |Spivey |

|October 24 |Shelton |

|October 31 |Absher |

|November 7 |Robledo |

|November 14 |Spivey |

|November 21 |Shelton |

|November 28 |Absher |

|December 6 |Robledo |

|December 12 |Spivey |

|January 3 |Shelton |

|January 9 |Absher |

MATH

|Week of |Responsible |

|August 29 |Absher |

|September 6 |Robledo |

|September 12 |DeBerry |

|September 19 |Shelton |

|September 26 |Absher |

|October 3 |Robledo |

|October 10 |DeBerry |

|October 17 |Shelton |

|October 24 |Absher |

|October 31 |Robledo |

|November 7 |DeBerry |

|November 14 |Shelton |

|November 21 |Absher |

|November 28 |Robledo |

|December 6 |DeBerry |

|December 12 |Shelton |

|January 3 |Absher |

|January 9 |Robledo |

SCIENCE

|Week of |Responsible |

|August 29 |Robledo |

|September 6 |Underwood |

|September 12 |Shelton |

|September 19 |Absher |

|September 26 |Robledo |

|October 3 |Underwood |

|October 10 |Shelton |

|October 17 |Absher |

|October 24 |Robledo |

|October 31 |Underwood |

|November 7 |Shelton |

|November 14 |Absher |

|November 21 |Robledo |

|November 28 |Underwood |

|December 6 |Shelton |

|December 12 |Absher |

|January 3 |Robledo |

|January 9 |Underwood |

SOCIAL STUDIES

|Week of |Responsible |

|August 29 |Baldwin |

|September 6 |Shelton |

|September 12 |Absher |

|September 19 |Robledo |

|September 26 |Baldwin |

|October 3 |Shelton |

|October 10 |Absher |

|October 17 |Robledo |

|October 24 |Baldwin |

|October 31 |Shelton |

|November 7 |Absher |

|November 14 |Robledo |

|November 21 |Baldwin |

|November 28 |Shelton |

|December 6 |Absher |

|December 12 |Robledo |

|January 3 |Baldwin |

|January 9 |Shelton |

Teachers will use the template below unless Mr. Brown approves another format that includes the necessary lesson plan components:

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|PLAN - What do students need to learn? * |

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|DO - How will they learn it? * Learning Activities * |

|Activator * Technology Integration * Differentiation Strategies * Resources |

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|STUDY - How will we know if they learned it? * |

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|Were the lessons successful? How do you know? What would you do differently next time? *Next Steps -Intervention - What will we do if students don’t learn it?|

|Enrichment - What will we do if students already know it? |

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The Warrior Breakfast Schedule will begin on September 12, 2016.

WARRIOR BREAKFAST

|MONDAY |TUESDAY |WEDNESDAY |THURSDAY |FRIDAY |

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|English - Open |H. Eng. II/ |English PLC |English – Open |Activities/Clubs |

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| | |H. Math III/ | | |

|Math I |Math PLC |Math III |Math – Open |Activities/Clubs |

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|Science – Open |Science Open |H.Biology/ Biology |Science PLC |Activities/Clubs |

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|SS PLC |American History I |SS - Open |SS PLC |Activities/Clubs |

TEACHER DRESS

The board believes that the appearance and the conduct of its employees are of supreme importance in establishing a positive climate for learning and for presenting a good example for students. Therefore, the board affirms its expectations that all personnel shall be cleanly, neatly, and appropriately attired for the work to be done. An employee’s dress must not disrupt or distract from the educational process and must be in accordance with health and safety standards and practices.

Employee dress and appearance is important to the school system’s climate and should be professional, and enhance rather than detract from that climate. Dress and appearance, including footwear should be appropriate, based on the following factors:

• The nature and environment of the work;

• Health and safety factors;

• The nature of the employee’s public contact and the normal expectations of outside parties

with whom the employee will work;

• The employee’s interaction with students;

• The effect of inappropriate dress on school climate.

Based on these factors, the following guidelines are established:

1. It is expected that an employee’s dress or appearance will not disrupt the educational

process. Employees shall be clean, neat, and appropriately attired.

2. The dress and appearance of employees should be appropriate to the type of work

performed, with reasonable accommodation when the nature of an employee’s work is

unique.

3. Uniform dress may be required for certain categories of employees such as food service

and maintenance personnel.

4. The following are considered inappropriate for employees:

• Clothing which is revealing – bare midriffs, shirts with spaghetti straps, low

cut necklines, shorts, or skirts that are shorter than knee length;

• Clothing which, by word or symbol, promotes alcoholic beverages, tobacco or the use

of controlled substances or that contains profanity or nudity, depicts violence or is sexual

in nature.

• Clothing which reveals undergarments;

• Jewelry affixed to the body other than to the ears;

• Body art which is disruptive or obscene;

• Clothing which is tattered or ragged;

• Clothing which disrupts or is provocative by being overly tight to the body;

• Hats worn inside the building;

• Blue denim pants or shorts, commonly known as “blue jeans”.

• Any item of clothing that creates a disruption in the school environment or learning

activities or that poses a threat to the safety and well being of students or staff.

Administrative and supervisory personnel shall set a good example in personal appearance and good manners and shall encourage and expect employees to dress in accordance with the board’s expectations. The principal or supervisor may approve variations in employee dress for special situations such as field trips, spirit days, class or team days, workdays, (when there are no parent conferences or meetings involving the public) or for those individuals whose responsibilities may necessitate an alternate form of dress such as physical education teachers, vocational education instructors, coaches, and auxiliary personnel.

Reasonable accommodations shall be made by the appropriate supervisor for those employees who, because of a sincerely held religious belief or medical reason request a waiver of a particular part of this policy for dress or appearance.

An employee’s immediate supervisor shall make an initial determination of whether an employee’s dress or appearance is a violation of guidelines. If the supervisor determines that the employee’s dress or appearance is inappropriate, the supervisor shall counsel the employee regarding appropriate attire that is consistent with this policy and shall determine whether the employee is allowed to remain at work or must leave work to change his/her dress. Any failure to follow the supervisor’s directive and/or blatant violation or repeated violations of this policy may subject the employee to disciplinary action.

Legal References: G. S. 115 – C (36), (47)

Cross References: Prohibition Against Discrimination and Harassment (policy 1710/7230)

Adopted: October 13, 2008

Jeans will be allowed on Fridays for a $1.00 donation to the Warrior Angel Tree fund.

TECHNOLOGY FEES FOR STUDENTS

All students will be assessed an annual technology fee for access to digital tools, such as online subscriptions for curricular content, as well as for additional staffing for technical and instructional support and other enhancements to the MCS network. The fee scale below is for grades 5-12 for the 2015-2016 school year.

There will be a $20.00 technology fee per student per year. The fee must be paid before a student is issued a device.

If a parent does not want to take part in the take-home laptop, he/she will still be assessed the annual technology fee. We will have a payment plan for families that need an option.

There will be a $5.00 replacement fee for any bar codes that are missing on the laptop, charger, or case.

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT POLICY FOR LAPTOPS

Students needing to check-out a laptop for the day must report to the designated location (Media Center) at the beginning of the day. Students will receive a pass from the IT designee with a the check-out time in order to return to class.

• Students are not allowed to check-out computers after 8:15 am.

• Students will drop off Laptops in the media center at the end of the day after the bell rings.

• When checking in Laptops, computer needs to be open for inspection.

• Students are responsible for all material that was checked-out at the beginning of the day.

• If the device is not returned at the end of the day, the student is responsible for the device/accessories and/or payment.

|Level 1 Behaviors |Possible Consequences |Teacher Action |Administrative Action |

|Unauthorized or inappropriate written/oral communication,|Private Statement |Privately redirect |None |

|use of E-mail, websites, or apps. | |behavior | |

|Unauthorized use of internet or computer games |Restating of rule/expectation |Re-emphasize |None |

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|Activities that may be disruptive to the school |Warning | |None |

|environment | | | |

|Negligent Care of Device (minor) |Warning/Restating of |Parent |None |

| |rule/expectation |Contact/Re-emphasize | |

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TECHNOLOGY DISCIPLINE INFRACTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES

The school administration reserves the right to handle any actions mentioned in this document or any other actions in the misuse of technology in the manner they feel is the most appropriate. Technology discipline offenses will also result in the restricted use of personal mobile computing devices while on school grounds.

|Level 2 Behaviors |Possible Consequences |Teacher Action |Administrative Action |

|Repeated level 1 offenses. | |Referral to office | |

|Negligent care of device resulting in damage (major) |Loss of device privilege |Referral to office |Suspension of device |

| | | |use. (Possible fee) |

|Loading/storing/creating unauthorized files, images, |Teacher led after school |Referral to office. Parent|Assign disciplinary |

|video, music, apps, data, programs, or viruses |detention |contact required |action |

|Sending, transmitting, accessing, uploading downloading, |Administrative conference, |Referral to office, Send |Assign disciplinary |

|minor forms of distributing obscene, offensive, profane, |ISS, or Suspension |student to office, Parent |action. |

|threatening, cyberbullying, obscene, or sexually explicit| |contact | |

|materials intended to harm or demean staff or students | | | |

|Activities that may be disruptive to the school |ISS, After school detention, |Re-emphasize expectations,|Assign Disciplinary |

|environment. | |Referral to office, Parent|Action |

| | |contact, | |

|Level 3 Behaviors |Possible Consequences |Teacher Action |Administrative Action |

|Automatic Removal from Classroom | | | |

|Repeated level 2 offenses | |Referral to office | |

|Any activity that voids the device, service agreement, |Loss of device privilege, |Complete and submit |Administrative |

|software license or warranty such as, but not limited to |Administrative conference |referral, Parent contact, |conference, Assign |

|jailbreaking or rooting (process of hacking a device to | | |disciplinary action |

|bypass digital rights management software) | | | |

|Pornography, Cyberbullying |Administrative conference, |Referral to office, Parent|Assign disciplinary |

| |ISS, Suspension, Loss of |Contact |action |

| |device Privilege | | |

|Vandalism of device (major) |Administrative conference, |Referral to office, Parent|Assign disciplinary |

| |ISS, Suspension, Loss of |contact |action |

| |device Privilege | | |

|Activities that may be disruptive to the school | |Referral to office, Parent|Assign disciplinary |

|environment (major) | |contact, |action |

|Any use that violates local, state, and/or federal laws | |Referral to office, Parent|Assign disciplinary |

|or regulations | |contact, |action |

If you have any questions regarding any of the above mentioned technology discipline issues, please contact a member of administration or your technology personnel.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND PERSONAL PROPERTY

Cell phones, electronic devices and other personal property that are brought to school must not interfere with instruction and are subject to theft. The school will not be held responsible for any losses.

All phones and other electronic devices should be turned off and not used during instruction unless requested by a teacher for an instructional strategy (technology). This does not apply to school-issued laptops.

The administration reserves the right to ban use of electronic devices at all times of the school day if needed.

Behaviors involving the use of computers and other electrical devices either at school or during non-school hours that has a direct and immediate effect on school safety or order may cause students to be disciplined accordingly.

Staff should not take electronic devices away. If students do not comply with the request to put away devices, then students should be sent to the office with a referral and the device.

Consequences for misuse of cell phones/electronic devices are as follows:

• 1st - Warning and put device away

• 2nd - Warning, put device away, and parent contact

• 3rd - Office referral and after-school detention

• 4th – ISS/ASP

LENGTH OF SCHOOL DAY AND SIGNING OUT

A teacher’s day begins at 7:35 am and ends at 3:35 pm.

A difference in arrival or departure times must be approved by Mr. Brown or Mr. Shelton

Should you need to leave during the school day, permission must be requested from the principal. Any teacher who leaves during the school day is asked to sign out in the main office. If a teacher returns, he/she should sign back in.

Teachers who travel to and from another site should still check in upon arrival on campus and check out when leaving.

Staff members with morning duty should immediately sign in when arriving on campus at 7:25 am. All other staff should sign in by 7:35 am. If an employee is going to be late or absent, please contact the office as soon as possible.

Staff should report to the assigned duty areas at appropriate times.

Professionalism, including punctuality, will be a school-wide point of emphasis. Please make every effort to set a positive tone by adhering to all time guidelines throughout the day.

There should never be a moment in the day that a class is left unsupervised.

WEST MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL IS A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS. TEACHERS MAY NOT LEAVE SCHOOL GROUNDS WITHOUT PERMISSION DURING WORK HOURS.

WHEN A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER IS NEEDED

Exemplary employee attendance is a major contributing factor to student success in the classroom. Let’s strive to maintain an outstanding attendance record.

No one can teach your students as well as you can, however, there will be times when you will be absent due to personal illness, family emergencies, or staff development activities. As a result, please prepare a substitute teacher folder to include materials and information that might be helpful to your substitute. The plan should include activities to last a full class period. Popular movies and videos are not appropriate. The emergency lesson plans will be turned in to Terri Absher by Friday, September 9.

If you are scheduled for a duty and will be absent, please make the appropriate arrangements with your colleagues to cover your duty. A substitute may not be familiar with the students and the responsibilities associated with your duty.

SICKNESS: If you become sick during the school day and need to go home, please inform Mrs. Livingston. She will acquire a substitute teacher for you as soon as possible. If you become sick after school hours, please telephone 466-4797 (this number is considered local, so it is not necessary to dial “1” or the area code). You also have the option to go online and enter your absence. With this option, you can include attachments of lesson plans or instructions for the substitute. If you choose the online option, the web address is or you could go on the Montgomery County Schools website under Resources and click on Smart Find Express. If you have not registered with ESchool Solutions, please see Mrs. Livingston for instructions. Detailed lesson plans for the entire class period may be included on ESchool Solutions, or they may be faxed to 910-436-4600 or e-mailed to Brenda Livingston or Terri Absher. You may also send lesson plans by a relative or friend.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES: Professional development activities must have prior approval to arrange for a substitute teacher. If you would like to participate in a staff development activity, please acquire the proper forms(SDR-1) and place them in Mr.Brown’s box. For payroll purposes, staff absence cards are due two weeks prior to the staff development activity. See Mrs. Livingston for a substitute.

LESSON PLANS

Teachers are required to maintain lesson plans aligned with the Common Core and NC Essential Standards. It is important that technology, writing, and higher order thinking skills are emphasized daily. We must make sure that we are focusing on important twenty-first century skills. Lesson plans will be submitted digitally to each teacher’s individual folder on One Drive. Plans should be accessible by an administrator while completing CWTs and observations.

GRADING SCALE

90 – 100 A

80 – 89 B

70 – 79 C

60 – 69 D

0 – 59 F

Students will not receive a six-week grade lower than 50 during the first-six week grading period of each semester.

PROMOTION AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To be a sophomore: 6 credits

To be a junior: 12 credits

To be a senior: 18 credits

FINAL COURSE GRADES

All students in a course with an EOC, CTE, or NC Final exam will be required to take the exam. In all courses, the final grade for a course is the average of the three 6-week grades and the final exam. Therefore, each of these grades counts at 25% of the final grade. The EOCs and NCFEs will be administered on-line this year.

EXAM EXEMPTIONS

Only seniors will be eligible for exam exemptions.

1. Senior has no more that 3 absences and a course average of at least 85.

2. Senior has no more than 4 absences and a course average of at least 93.

3. Seniors with more than five absences cannot be exempt from an exam.

EXEMPTIONS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES:

1. The class has a state-mandated EOC, VOCAT, or NCFE exam.

2. The student has received in-school suspension and/or

out-of-school suspension during that class for the semester or

the student has received an “unsatisfactory” conduct comment

on his/her report card.

POWERSCHOOL SIX-WEEK GRADE DUE DATES

October 12 @ 12:00 pm

November 28 @ 3:00 pm

January 23 @ 3:00 pm

March 8 @ 12:00 pm

May 1 @ 3:00 pm

BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND HOUSEKEEPING

All teachers should do their part in helping to maintain and improve our school facility. When you see things that are broken or that are in need of repair, please e-mail Mrs. Livingston or Mr. Shelton. A work order will be completed. If it is not corrected in a reasonable length of time, please follow up with an administrator and find out why. Some repairs are handled by our custodial staff and some have to be done by the county maintenance staff.

Please talk with your classes as often as possible about proper care of our building and grounds to promote school pride. Monitor students in an attempt to eliminate students writing on desks and walls. Have students pick up paper and keep classrooms as clean as possible. At the end of each day, please lock your door, turn out all lights, and make sure windows are DOWN.

LOCKER ASSIGNMENTS FOR STUDENTS

Mr. Shelton will provide locker assignment forms that will be completed during homeroom and returned to him. Students will request lockers from the homeroom teacher. In ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade homerooms, two students will be assigned to each locker. Seniors will be assigned individual lockers.

STUDENTS IN THE HALLWAY DURING CLASSTIME

The expectation is for teachers to be at their classroom doorways monitoring the classroom and the hallway during class changes.

Some teachers are assigned duty near a hallway bathroom at the beginning of planning periods. Teachers should report to the area of duty as soon as the bell rings.

Students should remain in class during the entire period. If it becomes necessary for a student to leave class, he/she must have a WMHS hall pass. At no time should a student be in the hall without a pass. No more than two students should be out of a classroom at a time.

A student should never be allowed to go to another teacher’s classroom without a written request from that teacher. The student’s immediate teacher reserves the right to keep the student in the classroom until a more appropriate time.

Students who are not assigned to a teacher should not be in that classroom.

Do not allow students in the hallways during the first or last five minutes of a class period unless there are extreme circumstances.

VISITORS

Visitors should report to the main office when they arrive on campus. All visitors must wear a visitor’s tag. Direct any visitors not wearing a tag to the office and contact the office immediately.

DISMISSAL

At the end of class, students should remain in the seats until dismissed by the classroom teacher. Students should not gather at the doorway prior to the bell ending class. Teachers should review expectations and procedures with all students.

At the end of the school day, all drivers should report immediately to the parking lots. Car riders should report to the front entrance. Bus riders should report to the side entrance by the auditorium. Students remaining after school for remediation/enrichment should go directly to the assigned classroom. All athletes should immediately report to the area designated by the coach. Students should not loiter in the hallways or lobby.

FINANCES

Any money collected by a teacher must be receipted to the student. Please remember to detail on the receipt exactly what the money is for. Money must be placed in the money bag with the receipt book and turned in to Mrs. Livingston daily. When conducting a fundraiser, always receipt each individual student. That is your proof that each student has paid for merchandise that you have had to pay for. When collecting money from several students for the same project, event, etc. (ex. college visit, club dues), students’ names can be listed on the form and just one receipt can be written. Each student listed on the form must provide his/her signature beside his/her name. The form listing each student’s name and the amount paid must accompany the receipt.

Mrs. Livingston is the school treasurer. All money must be turned in to her by 11:30 am. If you receive money after 11:30 am, please check with Mrs. Livingston about turning in money late. You may bring your deposit bag to the office at the end of the day to be locked up until the next school day. Money should be receipted the day you are turning in the money. NEVER LEAVE A DEPOSIT IN YOUR CLASSROOM OVERNIGHT. DO NOT HOLD MONEY. IT MUST BE TURNED IN ON THE DAY IT IS RECEIPTED.

To void a receipt, you must staple the original white copy to the yellow carbon and write void across both copies.

No teacher should receive a personal check made payable to that teacher for school-related items. No teacher should receive cash without receipting the money and turning in the bank bag each day.

Any purchases made must be cleared through the school office. A purchase number will be used for all purchases. Purchases must be made from state contract. If you order items without a properly approved purchase order, you will be responsible for the bill. THE SCHOOL WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PURCHASES MADE WITHOUT FOLLOWING THIS PROCEDURE.

FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES

All clubs, athletic teams, or organizations wishing to raise money must first have the project approved by Mr. Brown or Mr. Shelton and must also obtain a beginning and ending date for the project. Mrs. Livingston has a fundraising packet that must be completed for each fundraiser. All information will be forwarded to the finance department at the central office. Instructional time should not be used for the purpose of raising money. Remember that fundraisers MUST fall into categories established by the Montgomery County Board of Education. Fundraising activities will be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. Approval must be obtained before beginning a fundraising project.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements will be made at the end of first period and at the end of fourth period only. All students will be required to observe silence during announcements. Teachers are to strictly enforce this policy.

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WEB PAGE REQUIREMENTS

Web pages are to be updated regularly. Remember, this a school website, not a personal website. It is acceptable to include personal information, but the purpose of this website is to share with students, parents, community members, or even perspective teachers what is going on in the classroom. Please make sure that your pages are school-related.

Also, these pages are academic pages, not sports, team, or club pages. While we are very proud of our athletic programs, we need to focus on academics on these pages. We hope that all sports, teams, etc. have a page in the athletic section.

FIRE DRILL/TORNADO DRILL

Fire drills, like the real thing, can come at any period of the day and are required by law to be held at least once monthly. Teachers should familiarize both themselves and the students with fire drill procedures in each class, especially the route of exiting. Teachers should always carry grade books and roll books with them outside during a fire drill and roll should be called or checked in some fashion to be sure that all students are present. Students should be instructed to be orderly and quiet and move as quickly as possible. (These drills are timed.) Remember that all windows should be closed, lights turned off, and the doors closed. FIRE AND TORNADO DRILL EXIT ROUTES SHOULD BE POSTED IN EACH CLASSROOM.

SUPERVISION OF EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Any gathering of special groups, such as clubs, classes, athletics, organizations, etc., must have a faculty representative present and in charge of supervision. Supervision of such gatherings does not conclude until ALL students have departed the campus. Teachers must wait until all students under their supervision have been picked up. Any area inside or outside used for this purpose should be secured by the faculty member before he/she leaves.

FIELD TRIPS

Trips should be well-planned with special attention given to grade level, distance of trip, educational relevance, availability of vehicles, cost factor, and the state of the economy.

All trips should come as an outgrowth of a unit of study and follow-up activities should result.

Field trip request forms must be completed and turned in to Brenda Livingston.

All students must have signed permission slips to participate in all field trips. If there is any cost associated with the trip, it must be documented on the form so that parents/guardians are aware.

A list of students who are on a field trip must be distributed to all faculty members prior to the trip.

Any questions or problems concerning field trips that do not meet policy guidelines should be submitted to the Board of Education and /or Superintendent for a decision.

The classroom teacher will assume the responsibility for obtaining the money for gas. Anyone planning a trip using private funds must make arrangements to pay the bus driver (negotiable) and the cost of the bus ($2.31 per mile). No student drivers in private cars will be allowed for field trips.

When possible, field trips should be planned on weekends and/or teacher workdays.

Adult chaperones should be provided for every seventeen students for out-of-county trips. Principals should evaluate all requests before any teacher submits an approval form to the Superintendent.

Any overnight trip must have the approval of the Superintendent and the Board of Education. This request should be made at least one month prior to the field trip.

No field trips will be approved during the months of January and May unless approved by administration.

GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL VEHICLE USE

Use of school buses or an activity bus must be scheduled in advance. Please contact Asst. Principal or AD to make arrangements.

The use of school buses within the county must have approval of the Superintendent and must be complete at least five days before the trip. See Asst. Principal or AD to make these arrangements.

When choosing to use a school or activity bus, please complete the following steps:

• Give the transportation administrator a completed bus request

form and check to see which bus you have been assigned.

• Pick up keys and checkout sheet from transportation administrator

• Upon return to campus, clean bus completely and document any

damage on checkout sheet.

• Return keys and checkout sheet to the Asst. Principal or AD.

Guidelines for vehicle use:

• No tobacco use. No eating or drinking on the buses.

• Buses must stop at all railroad crossings.

• The drivers and front seat passengers must wear seatbelts.

• Buses and vans must be returned clean.

• Damage must be documented and returned with checkout sheet.

DISCIPLINE

If a student is being sent to the office for discipline, the teacher should complete the referral form while the student stands just inside the classroom doorway. The teacher should reinforce that the student should go directly to the office. The teacher should then call the front office to let Mrs. Byrd know which student is on the way with a discipline referral.

Teachers may not send students directly to ISS. No student may be placed in ISS without a discipline referral unless sent to an administrator.

ISS EXPECTATIONS

• Students must enter ISS quietly and deliver referral form from front office.

• No talking, sleeping, or head on desk.

• Not food, drink, candy, etc.

• Sit facing forward with feet under desk.

• Must complete assigned work.

• Uncontrollable students may be referred to office or guidance.

PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE PLAN

Consequences of inappropriate behavior may result in a range of disciplinary actions depending on the severity of the act, frequency of offense, and other factors directly related to each individual case.

Level 1 Behavior

▪ Teacher makes a private statement to the student in an attempt to redirect behavior (remember – “private reprimand and public praise”)

Level 2 Behavior

▪ Teacher chooses from a list of punitive/non-punitive measures

▪ Any missed assignments due to these actions must be made up

▪ Teacher documents parent contact.

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Level 3 Behavior

▪ Teacher completes and submits office referral and sends student to the office

▪ Document all interventions to that point on office referral

▪ Administration will assign action

▪ Parent contact by administration

▪ Missed assignments are made up

Zero Tolerance Behaviors

These behaviors are considered to be a serious violation of rules, which results in an immediate threat to the safety and/or the effectiveness of the educational environment. Teachers will immediately make and office referral and/or ask for administrative assistance under these circumstances. Examples of zero tolerance behaviors include but are not limited to fighting, physical aggression, communicating threats, inappropriate language, disrespect, possession of inappropriate materials, intentional damage to school property, defiance to authority, indecent acts, and stealing.

BEHAVIORS, CONSEQUENCES, AND ACTIONS

|Level One Behaviors |Possible Consequences |Teacher Action |Administrative Action |

|Minor violations |Private statement |Privately redirect behavior |None |

|Minor class disturbance |Restating of rule/ expectation |Re-emphasize rule/ expectation | |

|Off-task behaviors |Private reprimand |Teach student alternative behavior | |

|Failure to comply in timely manner |Warning |Model appropriate behavior | |

|Not following directions |Public statement (multiple students) |Remain non-threatening | |

|Talking loud or out-of-turn | |Recognize improvement in beh. | |

|Dress code violations | |Reward positive behavior | |

|Threat/bullying/harassment | |Parent contact (optional) | |

|Level Two Behaviors |Possible Consequences |Teacher Action |Administrative Action |

|Repeated violations of Level One | |Remaining non-threatening |Review documentation |

|Chronic class disruption |Referral to counselor |Assign consequence |Encourage student |

|Rough play |Teacher led after-school detention |Re-emphasize rule/ expectation |Evaluate behavior |

|Disrespect to others |Loss of classroom privileges |Teach student alternative behavior |Recommend options |

|Non-compliance | |Model appropriate behavior | |

|Threat/bullying/harassment | |Recognize improvement in behavior | |

| | |Missed assignments are made up | |

| | |REQUIRED parent contact | |

| | |All documentation turned in to office | |

| | |Consult with administration (optional) | |

|Level Three Behaviors |Possible Consequences |Teacher Action |Administrative Action |

|Repeated violations of Level Two |Administrative conference |Complete and submit discipline referral |Student conference |

|Zero tolerance behaviors |Time out in office |Send student to office |Assign disciplinary action |

| |Lunch detention |Document interventions |Parent contact |

| |ISS |Missed assignments are made up |Re-emphasize expectation |

| |OSS | |Teacher alternative beh. |

| |Required parent conf. | | |

| |Behavior plan | | |

| |Principal’s discretion | | |

| |MLA | | |

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