Table of Contents
School Phone Numbers page 2
School Personnel Contact Information page 2
Academic Information page 2
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Promotion Standards
Student Grading
Grading Scale
Exam/End-of-Course Test Policy
Exam Exemptions
Student Records
Transcripts
College Test Requirements
Schedule Changes
Advanced Placement Course Requirements
Student Assistance Program
Clubs and Organizations
Student Government
For Notification of Grievances
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General Information page 4
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Announcements
Agendas/Hall Passes
Lockers
Junior-Senior Prom Policies
Designated Campus Areas
Restroom Use
Elevator Use
Lost and Found
Field Trips
Medical Supplies, Sickness and Emergencies
Textbooks
Visitors
Emergency Drills
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Policies and Procedures page 6
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Attendance
Admission Slip Procedures
Early Dismissals Policy
Excessive Absence/Make-up
Waivers
Tardy Policy
Bus Transportation Policy
Food and Drink Policy
Cafeteria Guidelines
Plagiarism/Cheating Policy
Dress Code
Student Parking To School Policy
Driving Eligibility Policy
Media Center Regulations
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General Rules and Regulations page 10
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Major Offenses
Serious Offenses
Sexual Harassment
Bullying
Tobacco Policy
Wireless Communication Devices
Suspension from School
Involvement of the Criminal Justice System
Drugs and Alcohol Alternate Provisions
Due Process Procedures
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Athletic Requirements page 14
NORTH IREDELL HIGH SCHOOL
156 Raider Rd
Olin, NC 28660
704-876-4191
704-876-3241 (fax)
NORTH IREDELL HIGH SCHOOL’S MISSION STATEMENT:
The Faculty and Staff of North Iredell High School recognize the importance of meeting the mental, physical, emotional and social needs of the whole student. Upon graduation, our students will be productive citizens who are able to adapt to a changing world.
2008-2009
ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT TEAM
North Iredell High School Principal Penny Hedrick
Assistant Principal Terry Jonas
Assistant Principal Tom Robinson
Assistant Principal Teresa Evans
Assistant Principal / Instructional Facilitator David Ivey
Athletic Director Keene Kruckenburg
School Resource Officer Reggie Allen
GUIDANCE STAFF
704-876-1785
Counselor – 12th Grade Gail Ellerbe
Counselor – 11th Grade & 9th Grade M-Z Robbin Spengler
Counselor – 10th Grade & 9th Grade A-L Carolyn Lunsford
Student Assistance Program Coordinator Kim Swofford
Athletic Department
704-876-3164
School Website http://www.iss.k12.nc.us/schools/nihs
North Iredell High School is committed to a safe and orderly environment. School policies are organized to provide a strong, well-rounded educational experience for our Raider students. During the school year it may be necessary to revise the policies and procedures outlined in this handbook. Students will be notified of any changes in policy before implementation.
GRADE/PROMOTION STANDARDS
The ISS System requires 28 units of credit for graduation (or 4 units less than the total number of courses available to take in four years). Students must earn the following units of credit in order to be promoted to the next grade level:
6 units ------10th / 12 units ------11th / 20 units ------12thPromotions occur only at the end of the school year.
COURSE LOAD
Students must register for enough courses to provide 8 (4 per semester) units of credit. The principal must approve any deviations from this policy.
STUDENT GRADING
Grades will be issued to students on a 9 weeks basis. Exams will be given at the end of each term and will count as 25% of the final grade. In order to receive credit for any course that requires a North Carolina End-of-Course (EOC) test, the student must:
· Have a final grade of at least 70
· Meet I-SS/NIHS attendance policy standards, AND
· Achieve proficiency (level 3) on the North Carolina EOC exam.
GRADING SCALE
93 – 100=A / 85 - 92=B / 77 - 84=C / 70 - 76=D / 0 - 69=FHIGH SCHOOL EXAM/END-OF-COURSE TEST POLICY
First semester exams Jan. 9th – 16th Second semester exams June 3rd – 10th
· Final exams will be given in all subjects.
· All exams will be taken at the scheduled times, except in hardship situations which have prior approval of the principal.
· NC End-of-Course tests must be used as final exams.
· All students taking courses with End-of-Course tests are required to take the End-of-Course test.
· Students who fail to take End-of-Course tests will not be allowed to re-enroll at any Iredell-Statesville high school unit until the test is completed.
· Students taking exams will remain in class during the entire exam period.
EXAM EXEMPTIONS
· All students are eligible for exam exemptions.
· No student may exempt an exam if the course has a North Carolina End-of-Course (EOC) or VOCATS test.
· The exam exemption policy is a GIFT, not a right.
· ALL absences count as absences with respect to exam exemptions except field trips or any school related activity.
· College days, funerals, sick days, In-School Suspensions, and all other absences count as absences with respect to exam exemptions.
· Any OSS results in loss of exam exemption privilege.
· Make up time does not count toward exam exemptions. For exemption purposes, an absence is an absence.
· Absence and grade criteria for exemption are:
Not more than Course Average
3 absences A average
2 absences B average
1 absence C average
STUDENT RECORDS
The guidance office maintains all student records including official transcripts, immunization records, etc. The student’s parent and/or legal guardian, or the student if he/she is 18 yrs. of age or older and the school personnel are the only people who are allowed to examine a student’s permanent record.
TRANSCRIPTS
There is a fee of $1.00 for each transcript. The fee must be paid at the time of the request. Requests for transcripts should be made in writing and well in advance of any deadline date.
COLLEGE TEST REQUIREMENTS
All geometry students are encouraged to take the PSAT in October. The SAT and/or ACT should be taken during the latter part of the junior year and is generally taken again during the 1st semester of the senior year. The SAT should not be taken until the student has completed Algebra II. Students planning to attend community colleges or technical institutes should contact the college admissions office regarding placement exams. All information regarding test procedures and registration is available in the guidance office.
Dates are available from the guidance office.
SCHEDULE CHANGES
The principal or assistant principals must approve a schedule change based on the following criteria:
Error in scheduling Error in placement
Class overloads Desire to make schedule more rigorous
Students must meet all classes on their schedule until their schedule is officially changed. Teachers are not to admit or drop a student from their class until the proper drop/add notice is received. Students enrolled in EOC classes must drop the class within the first 10 days of enrollment.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Students who enter AP contract agreements will be expected to fulfill contractual obligations. Students who take these courses are required to take appropriate advanced placement examinations. Moreover, students are required to pay advanced placement examinations fees during the 1st 10 days of the course origination semester and/or a time designated by the school improvement team. The district reimburses students for the AP exams provided that the student scores a “3” or higher on the exam. Any student and/or family who need specific financial assistance related to this policy may contact the school’s AP testing coordinator for assistance.
I-SS School Board Policy 3100
STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The faculty and staff at NIHS are aware that a student’s personal problems may have an affect on academic performance. The Student Assistance Program (SAP) is part of the ISS Student Services available to students and families who may be experiencing a difficult time in their lives. SAP will assist with the development of positive coping skills, assessment and referral sources, case management, and a variety of activities that foster positive changes in behavior and outlook on the future. Group and/or individual sessions may involve topics such as drug and alcohol abuse, anger management, violence prevention, stress management, attendance issues, pregnancy, grief, etc.
SAP is comprised of the SAP Coordinator, Kim Swofford, and Core Team members who have had extensive training in specialized areas that enable them to assist students with value clarification, self-concept, character education, decision making, and coping skills. All information is strictly confidential to better serve the student and family during the challenges they are facing.
CLUBS and ORGANIZATIONS
Students are encouraged to become involved in school activities. The following is a list of organizations open to students at North Iredell High School:
National Vocational Honor Society FFA FCCLA
National Honor Society FBLA SAVE
Technology Student Association SADD FCS
PATH FCA FTA
Interact Art Club Drama
Student Government Quiz Bowl Band
Rodeo Club HOSA JROTC
Movement Within Writers Club Pep Club
Spanish Club Science Club Chorus
JETS Key Club Science Wizards
Animee Bowling
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Your student government provides for student activities, serves as a training experience for both leaders and followers, promotes the common good and gives students a share in the management of the school. Members of the student government are elected representatives and officers are expected to attend School Improvement Team meetings.
FOR NOTIFICATION OF GRIEVANCES
Title IX – Sex Discrimination / Handicapping ConditionDr. Steve Hill / Exceptional Children’s Dept.
Assistant Superintendent / 410 Garfield St.
410 Garfield St. / Statesville, NC 28677
Statesville, NC 28677 / Phone: 704-873-9432
Phone: 704-832-2525
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The school office provides a daily bulletin that is posted on the schools’ website. Announcements will be made when necessary to notify students of important information.
AGENDAS / HALL PASS
Students must display an official NIHS agenda signed by a teacher, early dismissal note, or discipline notice to be in the halls during class time. Students without a hall pass will be returned to class and subject to disciplinary action.
Agendas will be provided for every student at the beginning of the school year. If the student loses an agenda, he/she MUST purchase a new one.
NO AGENDA = NO PASS
LOCKERS
Students are to spend the first week of school learning the best route to take from class to class. After the first week, locker assignments will be made beginning with seniors. Students will choose their locker based on availability and conveniences in the cafeteria during their lunch period.
Mechanical problems with the locker should be reported to the office. Use your lockers only during class changes. Lockers are expected to be closed at all times. Students are expected to keep lockers clean and are not to be defaced or vandalized. Students are encouraged to put locks on their lockers if they don’t lock automatically. Students may not use lockers between lunch periods since other classes are in session.
JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM POLICIES
· The prom will be a formal dance. Formal attire should reflect positively on our school. Girls may not wear dresses that are open at the midriff or that are revealing. Administration will have final say concerning dress.
· The policy for attending the prom will be distributed to the Juniors and Seniors.
DESIGNATED CAMPUS AREAS
Students are permitted only in approved designated areas when on campus. During class changes, all students should remain between buildings. During lunchtime, students must remain in the cafeteria or the concrete patio below the steps outside the cafeteria. Seniors may use the courtyard. No students are to be in the perimeter areas such as the stadium, ball fields, PARKING LOTS, behind B-bldg., etc. during the course of the day. Students found in these areas will be subject to disciplinary action according to the discipline policy.
RESTROOM USE
Students should use the restrooms before school, between classes, at lunch and after school. If you need to go more often, a doctor’s statement is required.
ELEVATOR USE
Students requiring the use of the elevator must present a doctor’s request to the office to acquire a key. Only those students who have been issued a key may use the elevator. Any other student caught on the elevator will be issued a discipline notice. Students caught using the elevator improperly will be asked to return their key. Keys have to be returned to the office or the student will be charged a $10.00 replacement fee.
LOST and FOUND
Any personal belongings found on campus should be turned in to the office. Any student missing belongings should check in the office. However, the school can not be responsible for money, books, clothing, etc. left unattended and/or in an unlocked locker.
FIELD TRIPS
Students are required to have written permission from their parents before going on any school sponsored trip. Students going on field trips are not counted absent.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES, SICKNESS
and EMERGENCIES
· The school nurse visits the school at least once a week. Students should come to the office and request to see the nurse.
· Students with special medical problems or physical handicap should notify the office staff and the student’s teachers.
· Students can not carry prescribed or over the counter medications to school. It is against the law for school officials to supply any medicine. However; if medication is required during the school day please contact the school nurse. The school can help with emergency first aid. Parents will be notified if a student is too ill to remain at school.
· All accidents at school involving personal injury should be reported to the office, whether the student has school insurance or not. Please make sure the teacher completes an accident report.
TEXTBOOKS
All basic textbooks are loaned to students for use during the school year. Textbooks are to be kept clean and handled carefully. Students will be required to pay for lost or damaged books. Report cards and schedules will not be mailed to any students who owe fees for books.
VISITORS
ALL visitors must check in with the security guard and report to the main office. Students are not permitted to invite friends from other schools as guests to NIHS. Children under school age are not to be brought to school during school hours.
EMERGENCY DRILLS
At the beginning of school, each teacher will explain where to exit the building in case of fire or other hazards. The teachers will escort their classes to the designated area and the students are expected to proceed in an orderly manner and re-enter the building only after the all-clear signal is given. Periodic safety drills will be held in compliance with state policies.