BALDWIN COUNTY
HIGH SCHOOL
FACULTY HANDBOOK
2014-2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mission Statement & Vision Statement...... 3
Administrative Duties...... 5
Office Personnel Duties...... 6
Guidance Department Duties...... 7
Chairpersons & Faculty Contact Persons...... 8
Committees...... 9
Extracurricular Sponsors...... 10
Coaching Assignments...... 12
Bell Schedules…………………………………………………………………………………………...13-14
Teacher Information, Requirements, & Policies...... 15-23
Field Trips...... 24
Added Information from Human Resources Dept……………………………………………………….34-36
Opening of School Procedures...... 47
Textbook Information...... 50-51
Duty Rosters...... 52-55
Forms...... 56
- Announcement Form
- Classroom Rules & Discipline Plan
- Lesson Plan Forms
- Master Schedule
- Parent Conference Checklist
- Parent Contact Log
- Uniform Policy
- Video Request Form
- Work Order
- Staff List
- Observation Checklist
BALDWIN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BCHS SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY
Education is an unending process of acquiring the tools necessary for life. The faculty at BCHS strives to prepare each student for a productive and fulfilling life. The school should not only provide the student with the fundamental skills that the American society demands for securing a livelihood, but also graduate him/her with a clear awareness of his/her intellectual and cultural inheritance.
As a member of a diverse community rich in culture, the student will be encouraged to consider and respect varied viewpoints. Equipped with skills and knowledge, and directed by an appreciation for his culture, the student desires to continue growing and learning in a technologically advanced and changing society.
Consistent with this philosophy, BCHS offers varied curricular, including general education, college preparation, vocational training, and special education services. The school associates learning with joy and generosity of spirit that nurtures an individual and sends him/her forth aware of his heritage and committed to serve his community.
BALDWIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Baldwin County High School is to facilitate learning for all students to enable them to lead fulfilling and productive lives in an increasingly complex society.
BALDWIN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MISSION STATEMENT
In partnership with the community, the Baldwin County Public Schools’ mission is to provide a quality education that fosters learning.
BALDWIN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
VISION STATEMENT
Our vision is to create a world class-learning environment.
GENERAL
SCHOOL INFORMATION
ADMINISTRATION
Craig Smith
Principal
251-802-0612
Accounting and Records
Instructional Program
Personnel Evaluation
Master Schedule
Supervision
Discipline (12th grade)
Public Relations
Custodians and Grounds
Project Reach
Arnold S Cox Sr.Zack Wigstrom
Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
251-652-5517251-979-5437
Discipline (11th Grade) Discipline (9th grade)
Continuous Improvement PlanDaily Teacher Duty Schedule
General Supervision Saturday School
Buses\Transportation Registration
Professional Development General Supervision
Lockers Safety Plan/Emergency Plan
Skipping & Tardies (9thGrade) Skipping & Tardies (11th and 12th Grades)
Special Events Duty Schedule Student Parking
Teacher EvaluationEmergency Drills Coordinator
Teacher HandbookTeacher Evaluation
Uniform Referrals Uniform Referrals
RTI
Tyra Baker
Assistant Principal
251-232-3545
Discipline (10th Grade)
Continuous Improvement Plan
General Supervision
Textbooks
Professional Development
Special Education (9-12)
Skipping & Tardies (10th Grade)
Uniform Referrals
Teacher Evaluation
Office Staff
Shirley Tolbert Jackie Reynolds
Executive SecretaryRegistrar
Personnel/Human Resources MattersMaintain Student Records
Maintain All AccountsNew Student Enrollment
Accounts payable/receivableStudent Withdrawals/Transfers
Fundraiser RequestsGrade Verifications/Changes
Field Trip RequestsMaintain Class Rosters
Maintain Personnel Files Process & Mail Report Cards
Teacher Professional Development Maintain Immunization Records
Leave Forms/Payroll
Building Key Inventory
Purchase orders/invoices
State Allocations ( Inc. CIS )
Elizabeth Shackleford Shirley Anderson
BookkeeperReceptionist
Master Calendar Answer Telephone
Student Accounts ReceivableGreet Visitors/Parents
Issue Student Lockers Student Check-in/check out
Student ID’s Enrollment Verification (Driv. Lic.)
Receipt & Deposit Money
Student Parking
Fundraiser Processing (after approval)
Field Trip Processing (after approval)
Digital Renaissance Data Collection & enter
School Cast
Debbie Watson Sonya Easley
Nurse Attendance
Manage health room Early Warning
Develop and communicate health care plans Student check-in/check-out
Report and track accidents teacher verifications
Provide first aid and health assessments courier mail
Implement and train Medical Emergency Response Team
Oversee use and maintenance of AED
Universal precautions training
Maintain health assessment records/Immunization records
Track and report communicable diseases
Other Staff
Mr. Brown Mrs. Stacey Mrs. Shiver
Building & Grounds ManagerCafeteria ManagerCanteen Manager
Guidance Department
Guidance services are available for every student in the school. These services include but are not limited to educational planning, course selection, interpretation of test scores, vocational/occupational information, career information, consultation for home, school and/or social concerns.
All Counselors
Individual counseling (social, educational, vocational, career)
Advise on course selections
Communicate Summer School information/registration
Classroom guidance
Review students’ files
Informational meetings for parents/students
Assist with coordination/administration of all testing
Credit Recovery referrals
Develop and manage 504 plans
Spring Registration
Erica Ford Thomas Bethea
Senior Counselor Junior/SophomoreCounselor
Counselor for Class of 2015 (seniors) Counselor for Class of 2016-17 (Sophomores/Juniors)
Counselor for Class of 2016 (juniors)HOBY Contact
Twelve Month Counselor Red Ribbon Week activities
Impact ReferralsAttendance/Credits
504 Coordinator (Class of 2015/Class of 2016)Impact Referrals
Girls and Boys State ContactCoordinates FSCC College and Career Day
Scholarships/Senior Recommendations504 Coordinator (Class of 2016)
Governor’s School ContactSenior Early Release Contact
Classroom presentations (fall and spring)Classroom presentations (fall and spring)
Attendance/Credits Schedules College/Military Representative for Campus Visits
FSCC College and Career Day Coordinator
Schedules College/Military Representative for Campus Visits
Leigh Blaschak Thomas Casolaro
Freshman Counselor Social Worker
Counselor for Class of 2018 (Freshmen) Coordinate Red, Yellow, and Purple Ribbon
Building Test Coordinator Peer helper coordinator
Advanced Placement Exam Coordinator Personal and social skills training
Red Ribbon Week Activities Liaison between school and community agencies
Classroom presentations (spring and fall) Maintain uniform/basic needs closet
Health Occupations Career Fair Assist students and families with counseling needs
Impact Referrals Classroom support
504 Coordinator (Class of 2017) Collaborating with school faculty & staff
Attendance/Credits Staff training and assist with testing
Academic Department Chairpersons
English
Vickie Locke
Information Technology & Business
Misty Morries
Family & Consumer Science
Karen Sims
Fine Arts
Rene McNeil
Foreign Language
Katherine Land
Math
Marsha Strickland
Gifted Education
Shelia Seale
Science
Judy Bridges
Social Studies
James Blackmon
Special Education
Michelle Hall
Athletics/Physical Education
Nathan McDaniel
BCEA/AEA Liaison
Vickie Locke
Class Sponsors
Mary Nelson/Jamie Martin- 9th grade
Elizabeth Long/Rhonda Campbell- 10th grade
Janie Baker- 11th grade
Donna Steele- 12th grade
Nurse
Debbie Watson
ISS Aide
Dailene Owen
PR Representative
Rhonda Campbell
United Way
Baldwin County High School Committees
RTI Coordinator
Thomas Bethea
Pep Rally Committee
Tabetha Davis- Varsity Cheer Coach
Kassie Robbins- JV Cheer Coach
Nathan McDaniel- Athletic Director
Jeff Lepa- Band Director
Elizabeth Byrd- Tigerette/Color Guard Coach
Craig Smith- Principal
Arnold S Cox- Assistant Principal
Zack Wigstrom- Assistant Principal
Tyra Baker- Assistant Principal
Continuous Improvement Team
Craig Smith, Principal
Arnold Cox, Assistant Principal
Zack Wigstrom, Assistant Principal
Tyra Baker, Assistant principal
Jan Paul, Community Member
Tina Covington, Parent
Nathan McDaniel, Athletic Director
Ericka Ford, Senior Counselor
Vickie Locke, English Dept. Chair
Judy Bridges, Science Dept. Chair
Marsha Strickland, Math Dept. Chair
James Blackburn, Social Sciences Dept. Chair
Michelle Hall, ECI Dept. Chair
Sunshine Fund
Amber Fraiser
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Extracurricular Sponsors
BandJeff Lepa
BEST Robotics
Chess Club
ChoirLeroy Hughes
FCCLA
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
First Priority
French ClubKatherine Land
Future Business Leaders of America
Girls’ Service Club
Key ClubPaula Owen
Mu Alpha Theta
National Art Honor SocietyRene McNeil
National French Honor SocietyKatherine Land
National Honor SocietyJudy Bridges
National Spanish Honor SocietyGloria Van Arsdale
Peer TutorsThomas Casalaro
Project Outreach
PromWilliam Jones
Scholars' Bowl
SGAWilliam Jones
Spanish ClubGloria Van Arsdale
Technology Student AssociationMichael McWilliams
Yearbook Cherrie Wiggins
Coaching Assignments
Nathan McDaniel, Athletic Director
Tim Turpin,Girls’ Athletic Director
Head FootballNathan McDaniel
Assistant FootballAdam Wallace, Mathew Howard, Jay Koziol, Jason Dempsey, Kyle Hunter, John Calley, Jason Barnett, Jeff Lumpkin, Brad Middleton & Graylin Hodge
Varsity VolleyballBridget Hollis
JV VolleyballMichelle Hocker
Cross CountryMathew Beckett
Varsity Boys Basketball Robert Wills
JV Boys Basketball Jeff Lumpkin
Varsity Girls Basketball Adam Wallace
JV Girls BasketballJohn Calley
Varsity Baseball Kyle Hunter
JV Baseball Jason Barnett
Varsity CheerleadersTabetha Davis
JV CheerleadersKassandra Robbins
Boys Golf Jay Koziol
Girls GolfAdam Wallace
Varsity Boys SoccerMathew Beckett
Varsity Girls SoccerTim Turpen
JV Girls SoccerJamie Martin
Varsity SoftballAnthony Cox
JV Softball Michelle Hocker
SwimmingZeb Hilburn
Boys TennisAmber Fraiser
Girls Tennis
Boys Track John Calley
Girls TrackBrad Middleton
Academic Advisor Bridget Hollis
Athletic TrainerPearl Coleshill
2014-2015 BELL SCHEDULELUNCH 3RD BLOCK
REGULAR/NO HR
740-747 / 7 / Let In / 740-747 / 7 / Let In
747-837 / 50 / 0 Block / 747-837 / 50 / 0 Block
837-842 / 5 / TRAN / 837-842 / 5 / TRAN
842-1003 / 81 / 1ST BLOCK / 842-1003 / 81 / 1ST BLOCK
1003-1018 / 15 / 1ST BREAK / 1003-1008 / 5 / TRAN
1018-1023 / 5 / TRAN / 1008-1129 / 81 / 2ND BLOCK
1023-1144 / 81 / 2ND BLOCK / 1129-1144 / 15 / 2ND BREAK
1144-1214 / 30 / LUNCH 1 / 1144-1149 / 5 / TRAN / 1144-1149 / 5 / TRAN
1214-1219 / 5 / TRAN / 1149-1230 / 41 / 3RD BLOCK / 1149-110 / 81 / 3RD BLOCK
1219-140 / 81 / 3RD BLOCK / 1230-1255 / 25 / LUNCH 2 / 110-140 / 30 / LUNCH 3
140-145 / 5 / TRAN / 1255-100 / 5 / TRAN / 140-145 / 5 / TRAN
145-306 / 81 / 4TH BLOCK / 100-140 / 40 / 3RD BLOCK / 145-306 / 81 / 4TH BLOCK
140-145 / 5 / TRAN
145-306 / 81 / 4TH BLOCK
5 MINUTE HR
740-747 / 7 / Let In / 740-747 / 7 / Let In
747-832 / 45 / 0 Block / 747-832 / 45 / 0 Block
832-837 / 5 / TRAN / 832-837 / 5 / TRAN
837-842 / 5 / HR / 837-842 / 5 / HR
842-847 / 5 / TRAN / 842-847 / 5 / TRAN
847-1007 / 80 / 1ST BLOCK / 847-1007 / 80 / 1ST BLOCK
1007-1022 / 15 / 1ST BREAK / 1007-1012 / 5 / TRAN
1022-1027 / 5 / TRAN / 1012-1132 / 80 / 2ND BLOCK
1027-1147 / 80 / 2ND BLOCK / 1132-1147 / 15 / 2ND BREAK
1147-1217 / 30 / LUNCH 1 / 1147-1152 / 5 / TRAN / 1147-1152 / 5 / TRAN
1217-1222 / 5 / TRAN / 1152-1232 / 40 / 3RD BLOCK / 1152-112 / 80 / 3RD BLOCK
1222-142 / 80 / 3RD BLOCK / 1232-1257 / 25 / LUNCH 2 / 112-142 / 30 / LUNCH 3
142-146 / 4 / TRAN / 1257-102 / 5 / TRAN / 142-146 / 4 / TRAN
146-306 / 80 / 4TH BLOCK / 102-142 / 40 / 3RD BLOCK / 146-306 / 80 / 4TH BLOCK
142-146 / 4 / TRAN
146-306 / 80 / 4TH BLOCK
EXTENDED HR
740-747 / 7 / Let In / 740-747 / 7 / Let In
747-832 / 45 / 0 Block / 747-832 / 45 / 0 Block
832-837 / 5 / TRAN / 832-837 / 5 / TRAN
837-901 / 24 / HR / 837-901 / 24 / HR
901-906 / 5 / TRAN / 901-906 / 5 / TRAN
906-1021 / 75 / 1ST BLOCK / 906-1021 / 75 / 1ST BLOCK
1021-1036 / 15 / 1ST BREAK / 1021-1026 / 5 / TRAN
1036-1041 / 5 / TRAN / 1026-1141 / 75 / 2ND BLOCK
1041-1156 / 75 / 2ND BLOCK / 1141-1156 / 15 / 2ND BREAK
1156-1226 / 30 / LUNCH 1 / 1156-1201 / 5 / TRAN / 1156-1201 / 5 / TRAN
1226-1231 / 5 / TRAN / 1201-1239 / 38 / 3RD BLOCK / 1201-116 / 75 / 3RD BLOCK
1231-146 / 75 / 3RD BLOCK / 1239-104 / 25 / LUNCH 2 / 116-146 / 30 / LUNCH 3
146-151 / 5 / TRAN / 104-109 / 5 / TRAN / 146-151 / 5 / TRAN
151-306 / 75 / 4TH BLOCK / 109-146 / 37 / 3RD BLOCK / 151-306 / 75 / 4TH BLOCK
146-151 / 5 / TRAN
151-306 / 75 / 4TH BLOCK
PEP RALLY
740-747 / 7 / Let In / 740-747 / 7 / Let In
747-832 / 45 / 0 Block / 747-832 / 45 / 0 Block
832-837 / 5 / TRAN / 832-837 / 5 / TRAN
837-953 / 76 / 1ST BLOCK / 837-953 / 76 / 1ST BLOCK
953-1008 / 15 / 1ST BREAK / 953-958 / 5 / TRAN
1008-1013 / 5 / TRAN / 958-1114 / 76 / 2ND BLOCK
1013-1129 / 76 / 2ND BLOCK / 1114-1129 / 15 / 2ND BREAK
1129-1159 / 30 / LUNCH 1 / 1129-1134 / TRAN / 1129-1134 / 5 / TRAN
1159-1204 / 5 / TRAN / 1134-1212 / 38 / 3RD BLOCK / 1134-1250 / 76 / 3RD BLOCK
1204-120 / 76 / 3RD BLOCK / 1212-1237 / 25 / LUNCH 2 / 1250-120 / 30 / LUNCH 3
120-125 / 5 / TRAN / 1237-1242 / 5 / TRAN / 120-125 / 5 / TRAN
125-241 / 76 / 4TH BLOCK / 1242-120 / 38 / 3RD BLOCK / 125-241 / 76 / 4TH BLOCK
241-306 / 25 / PEP RALLY / 120-125 / 5 / TRAN / 241-306 / 24 / PEP RALLY
125-241 / 76 / 4TH BLOCK
241-306 / 25 / PEP RALLY
BALDWIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Teacher Information and Requirements
Baldwin County Board of Education Policies and Procedures
ANNOUNCEMENTS. If a teacher would like to make a morning announcement, he or she should either complete an announcement form and place in the tray at the front desk or e-mail the announcement to an administrator at least 24 hours prior to the announcement. No announcements will be made without obtaining administrative approval. No announcements will be made during class unless first approved by an administrator. Afternoon announcements will be made for emergency situations only.
ATTENDANCE. Attendance should be posted after tardy bell rings (7:47). Students who arrive after 7:47must report to the main office and check in. Do not allow a student in class after 7:47 without a check-in slip from the office. Attendance for first, second, third, and fourth blocks should be posted within 10 minutes of the beginning of each class.Students who are in in-school suspension (ISS) or on a field trip/athletic competition should not be marked absent.
- Absentee Slips. When a student returns to school from an absence, he/she has three days to bring an excuse to his/her homeroom/1st block teacher. When the student brings the excuse or if the student has not brought an excuse by thethird day, the teacher should complete the Absentee Slip located in the forms section of the teacher handbook (or on the website). If the student brought an excuse, the teacher should file the excuse, then place in Early Warning Folder for Ms. Easley. The teacher should give the completed absentee slip to the student who will collect signatures from his/her other teachers. The fourth block teacher will file the attendance slip with the teachers’ signatures and then place in Early Warning Folder for Ms. Easley. Teachers should use the information on the slip to determine whether or not students will be able to make up assignments missed due to the absence.
- Early Warning Folder. Every teacher who has a 1st block will maintain an Early Warning Folder, which contains attendance information about his or her students. Ms. Easley will use this information to enroll students inthe Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program. Every Friday, Ms. Easley will place the Early Warning Folder in the teacher’s box. The teachers will check the attendance listed in the folder against their records. If a student who was absent brought in an excuse, the teacher will write either “doctor’s excuse” or “parent note” next to the absence. If the student did not bring an excuse, the teacher will write, “unexcused” next to the absence. The teacher will follow the same process for tardies. Folders should be returned to Ms. Easley by 11:00 a.m. the following Monday.
SKIPPING. If a student is marked present to 1ST blockand is marked absent to second, third, or fourth blocks, the absences will automatically be changed to SKIPPING (@@@) in the computer, unless the student checked out through the office.
If a student is legitimately skipping class, the teacher should write the student up using a discipline referraland e-mail it to the appropriate administrator.
If a student is marked “missing” in error (e.g. on a field trip or in ISS), the teacher should email Ms. Easleyimmediately and ask thatthe student be marked present.
If you mark a student “missing” and that student comes to class late, please call Ms. Easley in the front office. She will mark the student as an unexcused or excused tardy.
BULLETIN BOARDS. Bulletin boards are assigned to clubs and other groups to display important information for our students. They should be maintained regularly with up-to-date information.
CAFETERIA. The cafeteria is frequently used during and after school for meetings or activities. All requests to use the cafeteria should be directed to Mr. Smith.
CANTEEN. Snacks will not be sold to students during class. Students are not permitted to take snacks or drinks to class.
CLASSROOMS. Classrooms should be decorated appropriately to enhance the learning environment. They should be kept neat and clean. Students are not permitted to bring food into classrooms;bottled water/drinks purchased from the school canteen/vending machines are permitted. Teachers should refrain from eating in their classroom while students are in the room. At the end of each day, please bag your trash and take to one of the receptacles in the hallways.Comments or concerns regarding classroom cleanliness or maintenanceshould be directed to Mr. Brown. Maintenance requests should be made by contacting Robert Brown.
CLASSROOM WINDOWS. Do not completely cover the windows of your classroom. Allow space for someone to see in the classroom in case of an emergency.
CONFERENCES. No conferences will be scheduled through the main office. If a parent would like to schedule a conference with a teacher, the parent should leave a message on voice mail or e-mail the teacher. It will be the teacher’s responsibility to schedule the conference by returning the call. The teacher should maintain documentation of parent/teacher conferences. A Parent Contacts - Classroom Log and a Teacher/Student/Parent Conference form is located in the forms section of the teacher handbook and on the forms drive on the network. These forms may be used for documentation.
DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS. See counselors for information regarding diploma requirements, promotion, and/or credits for graduation.
DISCIPLINE. The discipline of a school is the responsibility of every teacher and administrator. If you see a student violating a rule, stop the student and handle the situation in an appropriate manner. It is suggested that teachers follow the Baldwin County High School Classroom Rules & Discipline Plan located in the forms section of the teacher handbook. Do not lower a student’s test grade, quiz score, or class grade as a disciplinary measure. If the student continues to behave inappropriately, the teacher should complete a discipline referral and give it the appropriate administrator: Mr. Smith (12th ), Mr. Cox (11thgrade), Mrs. Baker (10th grade), and Mr. Wigstrom (9th grade). Discipline referrals may be brought to the administrative offices during the teacher’s planning period, break, after school, or sent by e-mail to the administrator. Do not send a student out of your classroom to go to the office or to stand in the hallway. If a severe disruption or emergency occurs, the teacher should immediately call the office. An administrator will come to your classroom to remove the student, and the teacher should e-mail a referral to the administrator as soon as possible. After the administrator addresses the discipline referral with a student, a copy of the referral with an explanation of the action taken will be placed in the teacher's box or via e-mail. If the reporting teacher wishes to discuss the punishment or in some way misunderstands the action taken, he or she should see the administrator during his or her planning period.