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Jesse C. Carson High School Student Handbook 2019 - 2020 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Mission and Core Values Communication Contact Information Counselor Assignments Daily Schedule Advisory Flex Time Bell Schedules Academics Progress Reports Grading Scale Determining Final Grades Promotion Requirements Graduation Requirements Internships CTE Credentials Quality Points Expectations for Student Behavior Cell Phones Dress Code Conduct on a School Vehicle Attendance Tardy Policy Sign-Out Procedures Special Release Athletics Clubs Driver’s Eligibility Lockers Medication Testing School Fees Technology Visitors 3 4 5 6 7 7 8-9 10 10 10 10 11 12 12 13 15 17 18 20 22 24 24 24 26 28 30 30 31 32 34 35 37 2 JCHS MISSION AND CORE VALUES MISSION: To graduate students who are ready for the world. CORE VALUES: Students First In every decision and action, the students’ best interest takes precedence. Choose Integrity To act with respect and to do the right thing. Be Fearless Be unafraid to take

intentional risks. Pursue Unity Collaborate to achieve our common goals. Strive for Excellence Work to do our best in all areas. 3 COMMUNICATION Communication between the school and home is essential to student success. Each week, families can expect a phone call and email containing the weekly Saturday Message via the Blackboard Connect system. Families may also join the JCHS Remind group by texting “1920jchs” to 81010. The school’s website, www.rssedorg/jchs provides general information about goings on. The website’s staff directory is the best way to identify and contact an individual teacher via email. JCHS has a strong social media presence with a Facebook Page and Twitter account (@JCHSCougars). These are used as a secondary means of communication, but also to celebrate and highlight good things happening at JCHS. Students and families may like and follow both accounts. 4 JCHS OFFICE PERSONNEL CONTACT INFORMATION Title Principal Name Benjamin Crawford

Assistant Principal Stephanie Coggins Assistant Principal Jessica Reynolds Assistant Principal Mark Weavil Data Manager Judy Brown Front Office Secretary Kelly Carpenter Financial Secretary Athletic Director Sandy Moore Becky Shopf School Counselor Vincent Connolly School Counselor Ashley Tatman School Counselor Ashlinn Trexler Intervention Specialist Brooke Stouder Drop-Out Prevention 704-855-5025 Guidance Secretary Crystal Cooper Registration of New Students 704-855-5025 Colleen Young Internships Anne O’Kelly Medications 704-855-7297 Nic Carpenter School Safety 704-855-7297 Career Development Coordinator School Nurse School Resource Officer Responsible For Phone Number General School Matters 704-855-7297 10th Grade Students, 704-855-7297 Technology 11th and 12th Grade Students, Testing, 704-855-7297 MTSS 9th Grade Students, Exceptional Children 704-855-7297 Services, Buses, Facilities PowerSchool Access, Changes to Contact 704-855-5023 Information

or Mailing Address Checking Students In 704-855-7297 and Out of School Fees, Parking Permits 704-855-5024 Athletics 704-855-7297 ACT/SAT, see page 6 704-855-5025 for Student Caseload 504 Plan Coordinator, see page 6 for Student 704-855-5025 Caseload Crosby Scholars, Scholarships, see page 704-855-5025 6 for Student Caseload 5 COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS A student’s counselor assignment is determined by his or her Advisor. Please see below: Vincent Connolly Ashley Tatman Advisor Grade Advisor Grade Burns 12 Alexander 12 Byrd 12 Behrooz 11 Coleman 11 Cauble, C. 10 Crosby 9 Cauble, K. 10 Faggart 9 Dennis 9 Gilreath 11 Eldridge 9 Hager 10 Folk 9 Hassard 10 Glass 10 Hester 10 Helms, C. 12 Hiatt 10 Lundgren 12 Johnsen 10 Marohn 12 Keller-Silver 9 McCallum 10 Overcash 11 Monroe 11 Park 9 Pace 9 Seaford 10 Perry 9 Shores 11 Reynolds 12 Stephens 9 Rheinheimer 11 Strother 9 Roohr 10 Swope 11 Trexler 10 Vaeth 12 Turchin 11 West 12 Underwood 9 Wall 10 Wyatt 12 Ashlinn Trexler Advisor Grade

Capano 11 DAddezio 9 Duncan 12 Finney 12 Frick 10 Galloway 12 Helms, K. 11 Hildebran 9 Houck 12 Hunter 11 Ihme 12 Kirkpatrick 10 Mitchem 10 Moore 11 Morris 10 Rich 12 Sherrell 10 Smith 10 Stanley 9 Sullivan 11 Swilley 11 Turbeville 9 Walsh 10 6 ADVISORY Students will report to Advisory most Fridays. The goal of Advisory is to provide every student with a faculty advocate; therefore, students will remain with the same faculty advisor for all four years at JCHS. FLEX TIME If schools are expected to hold all students to the same high standards, then we must recognize that because students possess varied abilities, strengths and weakness, some students require more time than others to master the same content. Time, however, is one of the limited resources available to schools; therefore, JCHS will Implement a floating block schedule (see page 8) in order to ensure success for all students. Student assignments to Flex Time are not static; students will be identified each week based

upon academic performance. Assignments are directed, not optional Students identified for remediation or extension will remain with their core teachers for an additional 20 minutes. This should be a period of intense instruction, focused on mastery. Students not identified for remediation or extension will be released from class. This creates an open block of time where expectations for student behavior rise proportional to increased student freedom. JCHS staff will provide comprehensive supervision for students not attending Flex Time. 7 BELL SCHEDULES For 2019-20, JCHS will utilize a flexible schedule, maximizing the time available for the remediation and extension of curriculum. The schedule is subject to change, and such changes will be communicated via the weekly Saturday message. Versions of the daily schedule are found below: 8 ALTERNATIVE BELL SCHEDULES The following schedules will be utilized as needed for scheduled early release days and modified days due to

inclement weather. 9 PROGRESS REPORTS Families can check a student’s academic progress at any time using the PowerSchool Parent Portal. In lieu of printing paper progress reports, families are expected to review student progress in PowerSchool, at least, every three weeks. Every family will receive a Parent Portal access letter at the beginning of the year and may request a copy from the Data Manager at any time. GRADING SCALE All classes will follow the Rowan-Salisbury Schools grading scale: Numeric Grade 90-100 80-89 70-79 60-69 ≤59 Letter Grade A B C D F Grade Point 4 3 2 1 0 DETERMINING FINAL GRADES Course Length First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Final Exam1 1 Semester (18 weeks) 40% 40% N/A N/A 20% Year-Long (36 weeks) 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% There are no final exam exemptions. PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS1 9th Grade to 10th Grade 5 Credits 1 10th Grade to 11th Grade 10 Credits 11th Grade to 12th Grade 16 Credits Athletes must meet promotion

requirements to be eligible for Fall semester. 10 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS To earn a High School Diploma from Rowan Salisbury School Schools, students must obtain basic CPR certification and 22 credits as follows: English (4 Credits) Math (4 Credits) Science (3 Credits) Social Studies (4 Credits) Health/Physica l Education (1 Credit) World History H/PE English 1 Math 1 Earth & Environment al Science English 2 Math 2 Biology American History 12 English 3 Math 3 American History 22 English 4 A 4th math with Math 3 as Pre-Requisite (such as Advanced Functions & Modeling or Hon. PreCalculus) A physical science (such as Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics) 1 Electives (6 Credits) Civics & Economics 1 Students who earn Math 1 in Middle School are strongly encouraged to earn four additional math credits in high school. 2 AP US History may replace American History 1 and American History 2; however, students whom complete AP US History will need to

complete an additional social studies elective for a total of four social studies credits. Please note: graduation requirements differ from minimal college admission requirements. Course selections should be made by students in consultation with families and school counselors. 11 INTERNSHIPS An internship is a semester long work-based learning experience where a student participates in the daily operations of a work site under the direct supervision of a business mentor. The internship provides a realistic environment within which a student intern learns about a particular industry or occupation and applies knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. Additionally, interns gain valuable experience in the day-to-day happenings of a workplace setting. The work experience should contribute to the students career pathway helping the student to narrow their career choices. Career internships are a valuable experience that students can add to future resumes and applications and

create contacts for them to use for future references in the college or job application process. Students interested in obtaining information about an internship can contact Colleen Young, Career Development Coordinator. CREDENTIALS The attainment of an industry-recognized certification or credential ensures that students graduate from high school globally competitive for work and postsecondary education. Credentials are offered in a number of Career and Technical Education classes and program areas at Carson High School. Credentials determined by the state that count as 80% of classroom instruction will count in lieu of the students’ postassessment exam grade. 12 QUALITY POINTS ALL COURSES, WEIGHTED AND NON-WEIGHTED, ARE OPEN TO ANY STUDENT WHO MEETS THE COURSE PREREQUISITES AND DESIRES TO ENROLL. Availability of specific course offerings may vary from school to school, year to year, according to student enrollment and school scheduling. Please check with your guidance

department for availability. The weighted grade point average will be used to determine the following: Honor Roll Class Rank Junior Marshals Honor Graduates (3.5 GPA calculated at the end of the 8th semester- Class of 2017 and 2018; Class of 2019 and beyond GPA TBD) Distinguished graduates (3.0 GPA calculated at the end of the 8th semesterClass of 2017 and 2018; Class of 2019 and beyond GPA TBD) Eligibility for honor societies and other academically oriented organizations at the high school level Scholarship competitions Other school-based honors or recognitions at the discretion of the principal and/or the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education For the Class of 2019 and beyond, using the overall weighted GPA, students will be recognized under a Latin Honors System at graduation. Suma Cum Laude- 4.0+ Magna Cum Laude- 3.8 – 399 Cum Laude- 3.5 – 379 Courses Eligible for Weighting: 1. Each honors course will receive 5 additional weighted point provided the course is “above”

and “beyond” the standard course of study. 2. Advanced Placement courses recognized by national curricula and validated with standardized assessments will receive an additional one (1) weighted point. 3. The state weighting system adds the equivalent of one (1) quality point to the grade earned in community college courses included on the most recent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement Transfer List, and for courses taught at four-year universities and colleges. The high school principal and the college require prior approval. 13 4. Honors sections of standard-level academic courses, including NC Virtual Public School courses and other on-line courses, that are in accordance with the philosophy, rubric, procedures, guidelines, and standards for curriculum, instruction, and assessment as described in the North Carolina Honors Course Implementation Guide. Such courses are assigned additional quality points in accordance with section 3.12 of North Carolina policy GCS-L-004 5.

Pre-calculus, non-AP/IB calculus, mathematics courses beyond the level of calculus, and world language courses beyond the second-year level are considered inherently advanced and are assigned Honors-level weighting in accordance with section 3.12 of NC policy GCS-L-004 6. Arts education courses meeting the standards for proficient and advanced dance, music, theatre arts, and visual arts are assigned Honors weighting in accordance with section 3.12 of NC policy GCS-L-004 14 EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR A positive and safe learning environment is a right of ALL students that should not be violated by negative student behavior. The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education prohibits: Violent acts Criminal acts Behavior which is unsafe and potentially harmful to self and others The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education expects: Students to follow the guidelines in The Code of Conduct and their school and classroom. Parents/guardians to support the guidelines in The Code of Conduct,

and those established for their child’s school and classroom. Educators to consistently and fairly enforce the guidelines in The Code of Conduct and those established for their school and classroom. The community to dedicate resources to maximize the possibilities in The Code of Conduct. The school is an agent for the public, which created it, and has a basic responsibility to help parents/guardians educate, lead, and when necessary, discipline their child. The Board of Education and its employees will never be reluctant to insist that the parents/guardians accept this responsibility and will intervene to protect the necessary learning environment. The Code of Conduct asks students to be responsible! Come to school every day ready to learn Think before you act; be kind Exhibit self-control Practice Digital Citizenship Respect authority Don’t blame others if you make a mistake; learn from it. Accept responsibility for the consequences of your choices; be accountable.

Disciplinary Consequences: The purpose of disciplinary consequences is not merely punitive. Consequences are designed to help students make a positive change in behavior. All disciplinary consequences used are in accordance with the Student Conduct and Discipline 15 Handbook approved by the Rowan-Salisbury School District Board of Education and the Superintendent Consequences for extreme misbehavior may not be limited to the school. Violators of state and local statutes may be eligible for criminal charges. Students wishing to drive should know that Driver’s Eligibility may be rescinded due to extreme misbehavior. Repeated Violations: Repeated violations of rules of the discipline code shall result in more severe consequences up to and including placement in an alternative educational setting or long-term suspension from school. Video Recording: Students shall not make video, audio or digital recordings of any type while on school property or while involved in a school sponsored

activity unless they have the clear permission of a school official and the recording is for a purpose sanctioned by the school. Recording a fight, for example, may be treated as instigating and participating in the altercation. 16 CELL PHONES Recent studies have shown that using cell phones in class, even for educational purposes, can negatively impact student motivation and performance. There is also significant evidence that the excessive use of phones by teens takes a toll on their mental and physical health. Personal devices connected to the school’s WiFi network negatively impact internet connectivity for school issued laptops whose function is essential to our Blended Learning environment. In short, cell phones are an unnecessary distraction at JCHS where students are issued laptops for classwork. The following guidelines have been adopted at JCHS: Students may bring cell phones to school. Students may access cell phones during transitions, lunch, and other

nonstructured time in common areas. Without the explicit permission of a teacher for a specific, limited, instructional purpose, the use of cell phones in classrooms is strictly prohibited. Therefore, cell phones should be turned off and placed out of sight in classrooms. Students who do not meet this expectation should be prepared for the cell phone to be confiscated each and every time. There are no warnings or tiered levels of response to this expectation. Confiscated cell phones will be stored in the Main Office. A parent or guardian must pick up a student’s confiscated cell phone in person. Students who refuse to comply with a teacher’s request to turn over a phone will be eligible for other, more significant consequences through the disciplinary referral process. Students who repeatedly violate the cell phone expectations may also be subject to more significant consequences. 17 DRESS CODE As defined in the Student Code of Conduct, “Dress Code violation includes

wearing, decorating or adorning clothing that is inappropriate to the learning process. Clothing that reveals undergarments, chest, breasts, navel, buttocks, or any private body part will be considered inappropriate for the school setting. Any article that displays, suggests, promotes, or reveals a lewd, vulgar, unsafe, violent or sexual message through language, images and/or symbols is prohibited.” In order to maintain a productive learning environment, further guidelines for JCHS students are shared below: Shorts and/or skirts must be no higher than a dollar bill length from the middle of the knee all the way around the leg. Pants shall not be worn in a “sag & drag” fashion (pants worn below the waist to the extent that underwear and/or skin is/could be exposed or prohibits the wearer from walking in a normal manner; pants that drop below the waist when beltless and when not held up by that student). Student clothing may not have excessive rips, holes or tears and skin

should not be visible through the rips, holes or tears higher than a dollar bill above the middle of the knee. Rips, holes, or tears may not be covered up by tape or tissue; only fabric may be used. Yoga pants may be worn; however, they must not be see-through. Further, undergarments must not be seen, and the student’s shirt must cover the buttocks. Students can wear tank tops; however, straps must be at least 1” wide and must fully cover the torso (no spaghetti straps, halter tops, etc.) Student’s backs must be covered. Lace is not acceptable “Bralettes” are defined as an undergarment and may not be exposed throughout the school day. Students are not allowed to wear any sleepwear (no pajama pants, bedroom shoes, etc). Hoodies may not be worn in the “up” position. Shoes must have hard soles. Students who have PE during 1st Block must come to school in dress code and change prior to the start of PE class. 18 Students found to be in violation of the dress code

will be asked to become compliant. This may require the student reporting to the office and calling home so that other items may be brought to the school. If appropriate clothing cannot be arranged, students may be excluded from their peers in the In School Suspension room for the remainder of the day. 19 CONDUCT ON A SCHOOL VEHICLE School buses are an extension of the school house; therefore, the Rowan Salisbury Schools Code of Conduct and all rules and expectations for JCHS students apply to students being transported by bus or other school vehicle. The following actions are specifically prohibited: Stopping, impeding, delaying, detaining a bus or school vehicle. Disturbing the peace, order, or discipline on a bus or school vehicle. Tampering with or damaging the bus or school vehicle. Distracting the driver’s attention by participating in disruptive behavior. Failing to observe established safety rules or regulations Behaviors that may endanger lives or property

Consequences: The first written report by the driver will include the student’s name, the type of misconduct, the bus number and the driver’s name. The principal or designee will hold a conference with the student and shall notify the parent of the problem by letter or telephone. In the event of a second written report concerning the student, a conference among the parent, student, and principal or designee shall be held before the student is allowed to ride the bus again. The driver may be asked to be present at this conference. A third report may result in dismissal from bus transportation for a period not to exceed two weeks. The principal or designee shall determine the length of the dismissal. Any additional reports may result in denial of bus privileges for the remainder of the year. The principal or designee shall determine the length of the dismissal The Assistant Superintendent of Operations may be consulted concerning the dismissal and length of dismissal. Any

complaints of drivers, students, or parents/guardians not specified in the above regulations shall be first reported promptly to the Assistant Principal Responsible for buses. No one is permitted on a bus except students assigned to that bus or authorized school employees. Any contact with the driver from a parent or non-school employee should occur through the principal’s office. Any persons who shall unlawfully and unwillingly 20 stop, impede, delay, or detain any public school bus or public bus being operated for public school purposed shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. 21 ATTENDANCE Attendance in school and participation in class are integral parts of academic achievement and the teaching and learning process. Through regular attendance, students develop patterns of behavior essential to professional and personal success in life. Regular attendance by every student is mandatory The State of North Carolina requires that every child in the State between the ages of

7 (or younger if enrolled) and 16 attend school. Parents/guardians are responsible for ensuring that students attend and remain at school daily. Contact from the school to parents concerning a student’s attendance requires correct contact information in PowerSchool. To update phone numbers, please contact our Data Manager (contact information listed at the beginning of the handbook). ATTENDANCE RECORDS School officials shall keep accurate records of attendance, including accurate attendance records in each class. Attendance records will be used to enforce the Compulsory Attendance Law of North Carolina. EXCUSED ABSENCES When a student must miss school, a written excuse signed by a parent or guardian must be turned in to the Main Office upon the child’s return to school. Absences due to extended illnesses may require a statement from a physician. EXCESSIVE ABSENCES Class attendance and participation are critical elements of the educational process and may be taken into account in

assessing academic achievement. JCHS will take the following action when a student is absent: 3rd Absence: The teacher will make a parent phone call. 6th Absence: A counselor will make a parent phone call. 8th Absence: Data Manager will mail letter, and an administrator will make a parent phone call. Skipping: Every time a student is absent from a class and PowerSchool recognizes it as a skipped class, an automated message will be sent to the parent via phone call. 22 If a student is absent from class for eight or more days in a semester or 16 days for the school year, the principal or a committee established by the principal shall consider whether the students grades should be reduced because of the absences. The principal or committee shall review other measures of academic achievement, the circumstances of the absences, the number of absences, and the extent to which the student completed missed work. A committee may recommend to the principal and the principal may make any

of the following determinations: 1. the student will not receive a passing grade for the semester and/or the student will not be promoted to the next grade; 2. the students grade will be reduced; 3. the student will receive the grade otherwise earned; or 4. the student will be given additional time to complete the missed work before a determination of the appropriate grade is made. Students with excused absences due to documented chronic health problems are exempt from this policy. MAKE-UP WORK Students wishing to make-up work missed during an absence are encouraged to use digital tools and work directly with teachers to the greatest extent possible. When necessary, requests for make-up work will be facilitated through the Guidance Department. All requests received before 11:30 AM will be due in Guidance by 3:45 PM. Requests received after 11:30 AM will be due the following day by 3:45 PM 23 TARDY POLICY All students are expected to be under the supervision of a teacher every

period of every day. Classes are to begin when the bell rings All staff members are expected to be in the hall during class changes to encourage students to move to the next class. All students who are tardy to 1st period will report directly to the Atrium and the administrators will record tardies until 8:45 AM. After 8:45 AM, all students must signin at the front office, where tardies will continue to be recorded All students who are tardy to 2nd, Advisory, 3rd, or 4th, or block will report directly to room C220 (ISS) and the ISS Coordinator will record the tardy. Teachers are responsible for documenting via Educator’s Handbook students who return from lunch tardy. Tardy Consequences: 1st and 2nd Tardy: Warning 3rd, 4th, and 5th Tardy: 30-minute after school detention (ASD) 6th Tardy and beyond: 1 full day of In School Suspension (ISS) Tardies reset each nine weeks. ASD is on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If a student fails to serve the initial 30-minute ASD, he or she will receive

one hour of ASD. Failure to make-up ASDs will result in a referral and one day of ISS 24 SIGN-OUT PROCEDURES In order to maintain the security of our facility and ensure the safety of our students, all parents/guardians and students must adhere to the following notification methods: Parent/guardian sends a note that can be verified before checkout by our attendance secretary. Parent/guardian may come in and sign that student out in the attendance office. Please be aware that all parents/guardians wishing to check a student out of school must present identification and be listed in PowerSchool as a contact for that student. Parent/guardian may call the school at 704-855-7297 to request a student signout. Please be aware that if a call is made to the school to give a student permission to sign-out, the attendance secretary will return that call to a number listed on the contact information list. This is to verify that the person on the phone is the parent/guardian of the student.

A student reports to the office in order to call home and request a check-out. In this case, the attendance secretary will only call numbers listed as contacts in PowerSchool. In the case of an extreme emergency during which the above may not occur, an administrator must approve a student’s check-out. SPECIAL RELEASE Students wishing to arrive late to or leave early from school must submit an application to be approved by the principal. Students who have a scheduled special release period, RCCC classes, Allied Health classes, or other off campus instructional periods do not need to sign-out each day before departure. Students with early release and/or late arrival are required to sign in and/or out in the Main Office every day. 25 ATHLETICS OVERVIEW Participating in athletics at Jesse C. Carson High School is a privilege It is the student’s responsibility to know and follow the expected rules of behavior and meet the academic requirements and eligibility to participate.

Suspensions, unsatisfactory conduct, team violations, and unlawful behavior will jeopardize a student’s ability to participate school athletics. ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY Complete eligibility requirements can be found in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools Athletic Handbook for the current year. Please note the following items highlighted for JCHS students: 1. Must be properly enrolled at the time of participation, must be enrolled no later than the 15th day of the present semester, and must be in regular attendance at that school. 2. Must not be convicted of a felony in this or any other state, or adjudicated as a delinquent for an offense that would be a felony if committed by an adult in this or any other state. 3. Must not have exceed eight consecutive semesters of attendance or have participated in more than four seasons in any sport since first entering grade nine. 4. Must be under 19 years of age on or before August 31 5. Must live with a parent or legal custodian within Rowan-Salisbury

School System administrative unit. (Must notify the athletic director if not living with a parent of legal custodian.) 6. Must be present 50% of the student day on the day of an athletic contest in order to participate in the event unless an emergency or medical situation is approved by the principal and athletic director. This includes games and practices. 7. Must meet promotion requirements at their school to be eligible for Fall semester. 8. Must have passed a minimum of three courses during the previous semester in a block schedule. 9. Must have received a medical examination by a licensed physician within the past 365 days; student athletes who miss five or more days of practice due to illness or injury, must receive a medical release from a licensed physician before practicing or playing. 26 10. Must not accept prizes, merchandise, money, or anything that can be exchanged for money as a result of athletic participation. This includes being on a free list or loan list for

equipment, etc. 11. Must not have signed a professional contract, have played on a junior college team or be enrolled and attending a class in college. This does not affect regularly enrolled high school student who is taking a college course(s) for advanced credit. 12. Must not participate in unsanctioned all-star or bowl games 13. May not participate at a second school in Rowan-Salisbury School System in the same sport season. 14. May not receive team instruction from the school’s coaching staff during the school year out of season. Instruction is limited to the coach and one or multiple participants in small group settings. 15. May not, as an individual or a team, practice or play during the school day 16. May not play, practice, or assemble as a team with a coach on Sunday 17. May not dress for a contest, sit on the bench, or practice if not eligible to participate. 18. Must not play more than three games in one sport per week (exceptions: Baseball, Softball, Cheerleading, and

Volleyball); and not more than one contest per day in the same sport (exceptions: baseball, softball, cheerleading or volleyball). 19. Middle and high school students may not participate in athletic competitions on the day(s) of out-of-school or all day in-school suspension. Practice on a day when a student is assigned ISS will be left to the discretion of individual coaches. 27 CLUBS In order to create a club, students must obtain: 1) a staff advisor who will attend/supervise meetings; and 2) the creation of by-laws which include: a. A description of the organization; b. Requirements for student membership (selection criteria must be explained if applicable; no group of students will be allowed to select organization participants (students may vote for officers); c. A description of the governance structure (ie, is there a team captain, a head cheerleader, a president) and how any leader is selected (e.g, secret ballot); and d. Requirements for continued membership and

participation (ie, can a member be suspended, is there a required grade point average requirement?). All students participating in clubs must have a permission form on-file with the club advisor before they are able to participate in the club. Permission forms must be updated each year. Here is a list of approved clubs for the 2019-20 school year: Club/Organization Art Club Computer Digital Animation Drama club Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Fellowship of Christian Athletes FFA Future Business Leaders of America GSA Health Occupation Students of America HERoes History Club Interact Club Faculty Advisor Samantha Morris Betsy Finney Alex Reynolds/Bristol Glass Lindsey Hiatt Brooke Stouder Tim Burns Kelly Hester Robert Johnsen Kim Helms Lauren Turchin Lauren West/Robert Johnsen Betsy Finney 28 International Thespian Society Junior Civitan Club Key Club Literature Club National Honor Society National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) Orange and Blue Crew Prom Speech and

Debate Club Sportsman Club Advisor Student Council Student Leadership Team TableTop Club Tri-M Music Honors Society Turning Point USA Ukulele Club WHAT Club YCI Yearbook Alex Reynolds/Bristol Glass Loretta Sullivan Susan Eldridge Ethan Walsh Melissa Hager/ Chelsea Smith/Deanna D’Addezio Nikki Sherrell/ Tamara Dennis Ruth Marohn Erin Barringer Deanna D’Addezio/ Loretta Sullivan Jason Stanley Deanna Byrd Amie Capano Hailey Hildebran Megan Wyatt Lauren West Kristin Swilley Hailey Hildebran Josh Trexler Bristol Glass 29 DRIVER’S ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATE In North Carolina, students under the age of 18 are required to obtain a driving eligibility certificate from the high school in order to get and/or keep a permit or license at the Department of Motor Vehicles. To be eligible for this certificate, students must pass 3 out of 4 courses per semester. The form is valid for 30 days Revocation occurs if a student is unable to maintain adequate academic progress or if he or she drops

out of school. Revocation of the license or permit will also occur if a student is expelled/suspended for more than 10 consecutive days for one of the following reasons: 1. Possession or sale of an alcoholic beverage or an illegal controlled substance on school property 2. Possession or use of a weapon or firearm on school property 3. Physical assault on a teacher or other school personnel on school property (school property includes the physical premises of the school, school buses or other vehicles under the school’s control or contract and that are used to transport students, and school sponsored or school related activities that occur on or of the physical premises of the school.) Students not meeting the criteria will lose their permit/license for one semester. In order to have driving status changed after a revocation, the form must be completed again. LOCKERS Students may request a locker with the resource officer in E117 during class change or lunch. All lockers are

property of the school and are subject to search when necessary PE will use the lockers on the A100 hall. Each student will be assigned a locker during his or her class period. The student will provide his or her own lock every day It is the expectation that all students will lock-up their valuables before class. Students will remove their lock daily after the class period. Additionally, student-athletes are expected to keep their clothing and personal items locked in their athletic lockers at all times. The school is not responsible for items that are taken from lockers, though the coaches, administration, and SRO will do their best to investigate and discipline student theft. 30 MEDICATION School personnel may administer drugs or medication prescribed by a doctor upon the written request of the parents. To minimize disruptions to the school day, medicines should be taken at home rather than at school whenever feasible. School employees are authorized to administer drugs or

medication with written authorization of the students parent or legal custodian and a physician’s prescription. No medication (either prescription or non-prescription) will be administered by school personnel without written order from the health care provider and the signed consent of the parent/guardian. All medication to be administered during school hours by school personnel must be in the original pharmacy container, labeled by a parent. Students may carry and self-administer Over the Counter medication with parent permission provided the medication is in the original packaging with the manufacturer’s recommendation for administration. In this instance, students may only carry a one-day supply of medication. Students may possess and self-medicate asthma inhalers, automatic epinephrine injectors, and supplies for diabetes care with All permission forms related to the administration of prescription and non-prescription medications must be completed each school year. Forms are

available in the Main Office and the Guidance Department. Unauthorized possession of any prescription or non-prescription drugs is a violation of medication protocol as defined in the RSS Code of Conduct. 31 TESTING While standardized tests are but one way of assessing student progress, JCHS will adhere to the following testing expectations: 1. North Carolina End-of-Course (EOC) Exams: All students enrolled in a course 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. with an End-of-Course exam must take the exam. Students who do not take the End-of-Course exam will not receive credit for the course. The exam grade will count 20% of the final course grade. End-of-Course exams will be administered for the following courses: Math 1, Biology, English II. PreACT: The PreACT is a curriculum based achievement test in English, Math, Reading, and Science, that measures college and career readiness, serves as a midpoint assessment, and is also a predictor for the ACT. The PreACT is administered to all students in

grade 10. ACT: The ACT Plus Writing assessment will be administered to all students in grade 11 at no cost to the student. The ACT is a curriculum based achievement test in English, Math, Reading, and Science that measures college and career readiness. WorkKeys: WorkKeys will be administered to students in grade 12 who are CTE concentrators with at least one Level II credit. The purpose of WorkKeys is to assess a student’s job skills so that future employers can select, hire, train, develop and retain a high-performance workforce. Advanced Placement (AP) Exams: Students enrolling in an AP course(s) are expected to take the AP exam(s). Each AP exam has a fee which is determined by the College Board. Please see your high school counselor for current AP exam fees. (Fee waivers may be available for qualified students) Students who take Advanced Placement courses and take the Advanced Placement Exam offered by College Board may receive higher consideration for admission to colleges and

universities along with college/university course credit and/or placement. AP Fees have been waived for NC students during the past several years. CTE Post Assessments: All students enrolled in courses in which CTE Post Assessments are administered must take the tests. Students who do not take the CTE Post Assessments will not receive credit for the course. The CTE Post Assessment counts 20% of the final grade. (Occupational Course of Study students will be tested according to their CTE Blueprint based on their IEP.) Some courses may include credentialing options that replace CTE Post Assessment 32 7. Teacher-made Exams: Most courses have a final that is weighted no more than 20% of the final grade. Optional Assessments: • • Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT): Students may take the PSAT in preparation for the SAT. The PSAT is administered in every high school in October. A student will receive a comprehensive analysis of his/her results after the test. Armed

Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB): The ASVAB is a test of mechanical and technical skills that can be used to predict vocational aptitudes and interests. The results can be helpful in making career choices The ASVAB is used to qualify for all branches of military service and is administered in the 11th or 12th grade to interested students. 33 STUDENT FEES Students enrolled in any of the courses listed below are responsible for paying fees by the 9th day of school. Failure to pay these fees may result in an administrative class change. Course Art CTE Certification Exam CTE Courses Graduation Cap and Gown Laptop Marching Band Parking Permits Painting a Parking Space Physical Education Science Lab Fee Fee $25 Notes Fee for courses above Visual Arts (Beginning) Cost is determined by the cost of the certification TBD exam. To be charged based on the course and the student TBD product to be taken home by the student $35 Includes: cap, gown, tassel, & hood $40 This is a

user fee. This fee is for uniform maintenance cost and is $250 charged to all students who are issued a band uniform $35 $25 This privilege is exclusive to Seniors. $15 Fee for elective PE classes only Fee for all science classes except Earth and $10 Environmental Science and Biology Students with outstanding fees may not participate in graduation exercises. In order to close out financial accounts by the end of the year, checks will not be accepted as a form of payment after May 1st. 34 TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW Jesse C. Carson High School expects all students to comply with the Rowan-Salisbury Schools Responsible Use Policy (RUP) for Technology. Students and parents/guardians will undergo training on the RUP each year and will be required to complete a digital verification when completing the online student registration process. DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP The Responsible Use Policy has many conditions or facets of being a responsible Digital Citizen. The intended audience of this agreement

is for Rowan-Salisbury Schools’ students. Respect Yourself I will show respect for myself through my actions. I will select online names that are appropriate. I will demonstrate respect for myself and for others when posting information and images online, including personal information about my life, experiences, experimentation or relationships. I will not be obscene Protect Yourself I will ensure that the information, images and materials I post online will not put me at risk. I will not publish my personal details, contact details or a schedule of my activities I will report any attacks or inappropriate behavior directed at me. I will protect passwords, accounts and resources. Respect Others I will show respect to others. I will not use electronic mediums to bully, harass or stalk other people. I will show respect for other people in my choice of websites I will not visit sites that are degrading, pornographic, racist or inappropriate. I will not abuse my rights of access and I

will not enter other people’s private spaces or areas. Protect Others I will protect others by reporting abuse, not forwarding inappropriate materials or communications, and not visiting sites that are degrading, pornographic. Respect Intellectual Property I will request permission to use resources. I will suitably cite any and all use of websites, books, media, etc. I will validate information I will use and abide by the fair use rules 35 Protect Intellectual Property I will request to use the software and media others produce. I will use free and open source alternatives rather than pirating software. I will purchase, license and register all software. I will purchase my music and media, and refrain from distributing these in a manner that violates their licenses. I will act with integrity ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND INAPPROPRIATE USE OF TECHNOLOGY Jesse C. Carson High School is not responsible for any personal electronic devices, including cell phones. School issued devices are

not to be used to obtain images or documents from the Internet that are illegal or obscene. Storage devices containing such images or documents will be confiscated. Disciplinary action will apply to students who load illegal or obscene on school computers. Students shall not make video, audio or digital recordings of any type while on school property or while involved in a school sponsored activity unless they have the clear permission of a school official and the recording is for a purpose sanctioned by the school. Though school personnel generally do not monitor students’ activity or wireless communication conducted on non-school system computers or other technological resources (i.e, cell phones, social networks) during non-school hours, when a student’s behavior using communication devices has or is reasonably expected to have a direct and immediate impact on the safe, orderly and efficient operation of the school, the student may be disciplined in accordance with the Code of

Conduct. 36 VISITORS All visitors to the school building must enter the building via the main entrance and report directly to the Main Office. There, visitors must request and receive permission to be in the school. All visitors must wear a name badge for the duration of their visit Students and staff are asked not to open exterior doors for any person. Visitors attending school functions that are open to the public are not required to sign in at the main office. Parents who wish to observe a classroom while school is in session are required to arrange such visits in advance with an administrator. School visitors are expected to comply with all school rules and school board policies, including policy 5025, Prohibition of Alcoholic Beverages; policy 5026/7250, Smoking and Tobacco Products; and policy 5027/7275, Weapons and Explosives Prohibited. Any unauthorized person on school property should be reported to administration immediately. 37