STUDENT HANDBOOK 2015-2016 1200 Salisbury Road Mocksville, NC 27028 (336) 751-5905 DHS Vision Statement: Davie County High School will be an innovative learning community empowering visionary thinkers prepared to contribute in a globally competitive society. DHS Mission Statement: Davie County High School will provide a rigorous learning environment that encourages the intellectual independence and adaptability necessary to become meaningful contributors in the everchanging global community. Our students will develop the skills to be successful and the knowledge to make appropriate and meaningful post-secondary choices.
Table of contents School Phone Numbers
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School Calendar
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Bell/Lunch Schedules
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Athletic Participation
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Driver Eligibility
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Student Parking
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Grading Scale and Promotion Credits
6
Final Exams
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Summer School
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Graduation
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Technology Acceptable Use Policy
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Attendance
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Early Dismissals
8-9
Tardy Policy
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Surveillance System
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Behavior Expectations
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Consequences
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Harassment & Defamation
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Dress Code Expectations
11-12
Communications Policy
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Miscellaneous
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Cafeteria
13-14
School Bus Information
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Tobacco Policy
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School Board Policies
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Consequences Chart
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Clubs and Organizations
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Athletics
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Graduation Requirements
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School Map
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DHS Honor Code: As a member of the Davie High School Community, I will maintain my honor and integrity at all times by creating and upholding an atmosphere of trust, respect, honesty, and consideration for all members of my school community.
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MAIN SCHOOL NUMBERS School Office
751-5905
Guidance Fax
751-7831
School Fax
751-4597
Cafeteria
751-7870
SCHOOL EXTENSIONS Dial 751-5905 & Extension Office ATTENDANCE INFORMATION Data Manager Attendance Office ATHLETICS Athletic Director TRANSPORTATION Bus Coordinator Driver’s Education STUDENT SERVICES Exceptional Children Registrar/ Testing Assistant Nurse Guidance Secretary Counselor (A-Don), Lead Counselor (Doo-Kin) Counselor (Kio-Ric) Counselor (Rid-Z) Behavior Specialist Social Worker CAREER AND TECHNICAL Career Specialist Vocational Specialist ADMINISTRATION Administrative Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
Name
Extension
Kelly Kluttz Kathy Carter
Ext. 4141 Ext. 4140
Mike Absher
Ext. 4040
Chad Dalton Terry Mitchell
Ext. 4000 Ext. 4095
Amber Manzella Michele Hamm Sherry Wilson Stephanie Redmon Elizabeth Gordon Erin Brown Tim McKnight Audrey Carr Bob Carr Lynn Yokley
Ext. 4127 Ext. 4076 Ext. 4041 Ext. 4075 Ext. 4082 Ext. 4077 Ext. 4081 Ext. 4078 Ext. 4079 Ext. 4075
Janet Barnes Darla Goldfuss
Ext. 4009 Ext. 4010
Debbie Shepherd Doyle Nicholson Tabatha Hudson Kathy Courtemanche Alvin Rubin Jonathan Sidden
Ext. 4007 Ext. 4001 Ext. 4004 Ext. 4002 Ext. 4003 Ext. 4005
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Davie High School Daily Schedule Period
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1 Period
8:20
9:52
Traveling Break
9:52
10:01
2 Period*
10:01
11:37
*Daily Announcements
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10:05
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3 Period
11:43
1:42
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11:37
12:02
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12:02
12:27
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3 Lunch
12:27
12:52
4th Lunch
12:52
1:17
5th Lunch
1:17
1:42
1:48
3:20
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Early Release Schedule Period
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8:20
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1 Period
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Traveling Break
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9:53
Traveling Break
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9:16
9:16
10:06
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3 Period st
1 Lunch nd
2 Lunch rd
3 Lunch th
4 Lunch th
5 Lunch th
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10:09 11:37
11:43 11:37 12:02 12:27
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1 Lunch nd
2 Lunch rd
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5 Lunch th
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2 Hour Delay Schedule st
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1:48
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12:27
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3 Hour Delay Schedule
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12:36
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12:49
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1:28
1:51
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2:37
2:43
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1:55 3:20
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ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION To develop not just athletes but well-rounded young men and women, we expect athletes to be diligent students and leaders within and outside the school. Parents and athletes sign a statement at the beginning of each sport season acknowledging athletic policies. ELIGIBILITY Pass 3 of 4 classes each semester and maintain at least an 85% attendance rate. If taking 3 classes, pass all three. Meet local promotion policy requirements. Attend school at least 1/2 day on practice or game days. Any suspension (OSS) prohibits participation in games or practices. Any student that recovers credit via summer credit recovery may be eligible to participate. Any student participating in athletics must not owe any financial debt to the school. *Seniors will be eligible to participate in spring sports based on 1st semester as mentioned above. This requires that they take a minimum of 2 classes in the spring for athletic eligibility
DRIVER ELIGIBILITY To receive a driver’s permit, student and parent must come to the main office with: 1) Driver education certificate 2) certified birth certificate, and 3) original social security card (not laminated). The school will verify the passing of 70% of courses the previous semester and issue a Driver’s Eligibility Certificate.
Reasons for Loss of Driver Eligibility according to NC General Statutes § 20-13.2: Academic progress: Failure to maintain a 70% pass rate. • Failure of one class when scheduled for fewer than 4 courses. • Dropping out of school. • Earning a credit/s in summer school credit recovery will not permit a student to receive his/her license back before the end of the first semester of the following school year.
STUDENT PARKING Parking Permits are sold at the end of each school year to rising Juniors & Seniors. The Student Parking Agreement must be completed and signed by a parent, and students must provide a copy of a valid NC driver’s license and pay $50. Parking permits are issued in early August and thereafter as spaces are available. Safe driving habits must be observed at all times. Discipline issues including excessive tardies may result in loss of permit. Parking permits must be displayed on the rearview mirror at all times. Students are not to return to or remain in the parking lot after arriving at school without permission from the office. Students who are released during the day must leave campus immediately. Students may not enter or exit through the bus parking lot. Students enrolled in off-campus classes, or with partial day schedules, must park in the front of the school. Students must not owe any financial debt to the school.
GRADING SCALE/PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D 59 and Below = F
Sophomore= 6 credits earned Junior=12 credits earned Senior= 20 credits earned Graduation= 28 credits earned
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FINAL EXAMS Exams can last up to 4 hours and are given at the end of each semester. • Final exams count 25% of the student’s grade in the course. • Students may not be admitted late for an exam. • Early Dismissal: Students who have finished exams may not leave class until the entire school has finished testing and all materials have been collected. An all-call or video streaming will announce the end of testing for the school. • Buses will run each day. Exam Exemptions for ALL Students: • Absences are counted over the course of an entire semester. • Absence and grade criterion is as follows: Note: 5 unexcused tardies or early Not more than Course Average Percentile Three Absences A 90% and up departures count as one absence in Two Absences B 80%-89% regards to exam exemption status. One Absence C 75%-79% • No student may be exempt from an exam if the course has an NC End-of-Course, MSLs/Common Exams, or CTE EOC test. • With the exception of one college day for juniors and two college days for seniors, all other absences count with respect to exam exemptions. • Field trips on any school related activity are not considered as absences and do not count against exam exemptions.
SUMMER SCHOOL/CREDIT RECOVERY Credit Recovery via summer school may be offered to students who have failed a core class with an average between 60-69. Details concerning summer school will be communicated to students and parents in the spring semester. There is a fee to attend summer credit recovery. Transportation is NOT provided by the school.
GRADUATION The Board of Education sets the graduation date in early spring. Graduation requirements vary according to the student’s chosen course of study. Families may check the registration bulletin for complete graduation requirements at the DCHS website: http://www.davie.k12.nc.us/schools/davie-high/. Click on the Resources link and then click on State Graduation Requirements. Counselors can provide status toward graduation at any time. Please call to make an appointment.
TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY All students using school computers must have on file an Acceptable Use Policy signed by the student and a parent. Students and parents have to complete a form if they do not want their student’s work and or photos to be published. Students receive the policy and forms at the beginning of the year in the Davie County Schools Student Handbook. Because all students depend on the school’s technology to assist with learning, personal integrity is of the utmost importance. Technology privileges may be taken away from students for certain discipline offenses.
ATTENDANCE ARRIVAL Students should not arrive on campus before 7:45 am. Students are not to leave DHS once they arrive on campus without signing out in the attendance office. Drop off and pick-up locations are available on the campus in the front breezeway. Students who are dropped off at other locations and cross the street, do so at their own risk.
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DEPARTURE Students who do not ride a bus should be picked up in the front breezeway immediately after school. No students are to be anywhere on campus waiting for a ride (example- gym) other than in front of the school. Any student who is on campus after dismissal must be under the supervision of a staff member. ABSENCES FROM CLASS/INSTRUCTION RECOVERY If a student is absent from class, the student should speak to the teacher about completing missed work immediately after returning to school. Students are allowed no more than five days after their return to school to turn in missed work. A student may miss no more than 4 days during a 9-week grading period. Should a student miss more than 4 days in any class during a nine week grading period without completing make up opportunities, the students shall receive a 59 percent on the report card for that grading period. A student may miss no more than 8 days during a semester to receive credit for a course. If a student fails to meet this attendance requirement, the final grade shall be a 59 percent and shall be recorded on the report card and transcript. Make-up opportunities shall be designed specific to student needs/or compensate for time missed due to absences. Make up opportunities may be offered before school, after school, or on teacher workdays. It is the student’s responsibility to meet with his/her teachers in order to gather missed work and schedule a time to recover lost instruction. Instructional recovery must be completed in the quarter in which the absences occurred. DOCUMENTATION OF ABSENCES Students must bring in a parent/guardian note and any documentation related to the absences such as: doctor/dentist note, funeral program, official court document, etc. Notes for absences must be turned in to attendance personnel in the cafeteria between 8:00 and 8:20 am and within 5 days of the absence. After 5 days, if a note is not turned in, the absence will be considered unlawful. Notes DO NOT REMOVE absences from a student’s record; they simply confirm whether the absence was lawful or unlawful. It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure that students arrive at school. Therefore, absences will not be excused because of missing the school bus. Students who do not follow policy are subject to disciplinary action for skipping school. The State Board of Education policy states that 10 days of consecutive (unlawful) absences will result in withdrawal if the student is 16 years of age. PARENT CONTACT Daily attempts are made to reach parents by the computerized phone systems. Parents are also notified by letter when a student reaches 3, 6, and 10 unlawful absences. Parents may call the attendance office at any time to check on their son/daughter’s attendance. For safety reasons, parents will be required to give identifying information before student attendance information is given. COLLEGE DAYS Juniors may use one day and seniors may use two days per school year. Approval forms must be completed and turned in to the attendance office at least three days prior to visit. In addition to prior approval, documentation of visit must be turned in to the attendance office upon return in order for absence to be classified as a college day.
EARLY DISMISSALS Students must report to the attendance office to sign-out before leaving campus, even if you have a note. Failure to sign in/out in the attendance office is considered skipping and will result in administrative consequences. Procedures for leaving school prior to the end of the scheduled school day are as follows: • • • •
Bring a written note, signed by a parent/guardian, including contact phone number to the attendance person in the CAFETERIA between 8 and 8:20 am. Please be advised that parents can come in to sign a student out, but phone calls cannot be accepted to sign out a student. Receive a slip from the attendance office to give the teacher for class dismissal and to sign out. Return to attendance office to sign-out at the designated time.
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If a student is leaving for a period of time then returning to school that day, the student needs to report to the attendance office to sign back in. If the early dismissal was for a doctor or dentist appointment, bring a doctor/dentist note at the time of sign-in. If a student becomes ill during the school day, the student must see the nurse (or someone in the main office if the nurse is unavailable). Students are requested not to contact parents since parent calls cannot be accepted to sign out. Only the nurse or office personnel can authorize a student dismissal due to illness after speaking to a parent/guardian.
The front gate of the school is closed daily at 2:45. Students who do not follow these procedures will be considered as skipping class or school. A student must be in attendance for ½ of the class period to be counted present in that class.
TARDY POLICY An accumulation of five tardies and/or early departures from the same class during a nine week period shall count as one of the four absences from class for that grading period (see Absences from Class/Instruction Recovery, page8) TARDY TO SCHOOL Students reporting to school after 8:20 am but before 8:30 am must check in at the tardy table in C-building. Any time after 8:30, students must check in at the attendance window. Failure to sign in at the attendance window is considered skipping, even if a student arrives during class change. Teachers will not admit students who are late to school without an admit note. TARDY TO CLASS Tardy students will not be admitted to class upon their arrival. The tardy student will be required to report to C lobby to have their tardy documented, consequence assigned, and receive a note to return to class. Tardy students who do not report to the designated area within 6 minutes of the start of class will be considered skipping class. CONSEQUENCES FOR TARDIES Consequences for tardies can be found in the consequences section of this handbook.
SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM As part of Davie High School’s safety and supervision plan, our school and campus are monitored by video surveillance equipment. Tampering or otherwise altering video equipment will result in disciplinary action, restitution, and possible arrest.
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS Responsible behavior at school is crucial to our most important jobs--teaching and learning. Rules apply to all school locations, all buses or other vehicles used for students, the bus stop, and school-sponsored or related activities occurring on or off campus. • • • • • • • •
Follow directions of the faculty/staff. Be in school and class on time. Be prepared to participate in classroom activities. Complete all assigned work. Stay in designated areas. Never use profane language. Treat others with respect. Do not be involved in bullying of any type.
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Stay at school unless authorized to leave. Follow sign-in and sign-out procedures. Keep hands, feet, and inappropriate comments to self. Avoid littering or damaging the school or another person’s property. • Move through the school in a safe and orderly fashion. • Wear appropriate clothing as outlined in the DCS Dress Code.
Place the safety of yourself and others above everything. Let an adult know if a dangerous situation could develop.
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CONSEQUENCES DAVIE COUNTY SCHOOLS CODE OF CONDUCT Davie County Schools publishes a separate Code of Conduct which will be made available to parents during the first part of the school year. Anyone without internet access who wishes to view the Code of Conduct should contact the school for assistance. DISCIPLINARY CONTRACT When behavior expectations or consequences are not working with a student, a behavior contract tailored to the student’s needs may be developed. SEARCH AND SEIZURE Lockers, desks, parking lots, and other school property may be searched at the discretion of school administration. Students have no reasonable expectation of privacy when using property owned by the school. To promote a safe and drug free educational environment, law enforcement may employ K-9 units to conduct random room searches. PLAGIARISM A student guilty of plagiarism is subject to receiving a zero as a grade on the assignment, removal from extracurricular activities or clubs, and possible days of AID or OSS, at the discretion of the teacher and administrator. CONSEQUENCES Consequences for offenses are at the discretion of the administrator. Some offenses may result in suspension of up to 10 days as determined by an administrator and may be referred to the school resource officer to determine appropriate criminal charges. Recommendation for long term suspensions, referral to the Central Davie Academy Alternative Program, or expulsion may be made to the superintendent for approval. PRIVILEGES WHICH MAY BE LOST (this list is not all-inclusive): Parking Driver’s Training Homecoming Social Events Pep Rallies Games & Sports Banquets Year Book Signing Assemblies Prom Club Participation Exam Exemptions
Field Trips Break Time Extra-curricular events Graduation Privileges/Ceremony
AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION (ASD) ASD is a consequence that will be used and scheduled by administrators as they deem necessary to address certain discipline issues. Students are expected to sign-in upon arrival and bring work. Students will not be permitted to sleep or sit without working during ASD. Students who do not report to assigned ASD will face OSS for insubordination/non-compliance. ALTERNATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL DAY (AID) AID is assigned to students as a consequence of poor behavior choices at school, sometimes for more than one day. This consequence requires students to complete work provided by their teachers, eat lunch in the AID room, and participate in a physical education experience, including exercises. AID is over when the school day ends. When AID is assigned for an entire school day, it requires four periods. A student who goes to AID at the end of first period one day would owe one more period the next day. Any student who refuses to comply with the AID rules will be suspended and will be required to complete the rest of his/her AID time upon return from suspension.
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LUNCH DETENTION A student reports to Coach Holman in AID before going to the cafeteria. Coach Holman will supervise the student while he/she gets lunch, and the student will spend the entire lunch period in the AID room. WORK DETAIL Work Detail may be assigned as an administrative consequence. During work detail, students are assigned to work with a custodian to complete cleaning tasks around campus. The number of hours assigned is designated by the severity of the offense. OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (OSS) OSS is used as a consequence for more serious offenses or continual offenses. Students who are suspended from school are allowed to serve their suspension at Central Davie Academy (CDA). Teachers will send work to CDA for that student. If the student attends CDA during his/her suspension, he or she is NOT counted absent from school; however, the absence does count against the student’s exam exemptions. A student who is suspended from school may not be on campus or attend any school activity on or off campus during his/her suspension.
HARASSMENT OR DEFAMATION Harassment is a type of unlawful discrimination. Harassment is unwanted, unwelcomed and uninvited behavior that demeans, threatens, or offends the victim and results in a hostile environment for the victim. Harassing behavior may include, but is not limited to epithets, derogatory comments or slurs, lewd propositions, assault, impeding or blocking movement, offensive touching or any physical interference with normal work or movement, and visual insults, such as derogatory posters or cartoons. Bullying is a form of harassment. Bullying means the repeated intimidation of others by the real or threatened infliction of physical, verbal, written, electronically transmitted or emotional abuse or through attacks on the property of another. Bullying may include, but is not limited to, verbal taunts, name-calling and put-downs, extortion of money or possessions, implied or stated threats, and exclusion from peer groups. The hostile environment can be created through pervasive or persistent misbehavior or a single incident, if sufficiently severe. It is possible for harassment to occur at various levels: between fellow students, between employees and students, or imposed by non-employees, including visitors, on employees and/or students. Harassment and defamation is taken very seriously at Davie High School and anyone participating in such behavior will be subject to consequences as deemed appropriate by an administrator.
DRESS CODE EXPECTATIONS Dress should be comfortable and appropriate for the learning environment. It should not be revealing or distracting to others. If in question, “appropriate” is decided by office personnel or an administrator. Clothing for both males and females must suit the following guidelines: • All clothing, skirts, shorts, and dresses are of an appropriate length when falling at mid-thigh or lower. • Pants, shorts, and skirts must be secured at the waist. • There may be no holes in clothing that are above mid-thigh. No holes in inappropriate places will be allowed in
any clothing. • At no time may undergarments be visible. • No tank tops or spaghetti straps. No shoulderless apparel. • Leggings or any similar, tight clothing may be worn; however, shirts or skirts worn over leggings must follow
dress code length for skirts/shorts. • Shoes must be worn at all times and no shoes with wheels are allowed. • Tennis shoes may be required for physical education activities and areas.
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No hats, bandanas, sunglasses, or head coverings are allowed to be worn in any building. No bare midriffs. A neckline is considered appropriate when it is not revealing or distracting. Clothing may not have any reference to tobacco products, alcohol products, profanity, or narcotics. Pajamas, pajama pants, slippers, bedroom shoes, or other night time attire is not permitted.
Consequences: All students with dress code violations will be required to correct the violation (change clothes, call home for change of clothes, wear PE uniform, spend the day in AID, etc.) and will also receive a consequence.
COMMUNICATION POLICY Students should keep any electronic devices in a secure place during the school day to prevent loss or theft. Lost and/or stolen electronic items are rarely recovered. Students are permitted to use their cell phones during class changes, traveling break, and during their specific lunch period. Students are not permitted to use their cell phone during any class period unless directed by a teacher as part of instruction. During class time, students may not use their cell phone at all--even when in the hallways, bathrooms, etc. If class is in session, no cell phone usage is allowed by any student anywhere on campus. If a student is using his/her cell phone during a class period without teacher permission, the student’s phone will be confiscated by a staff member and the following consequences will apply. Offense Consequence st 1 Teacher calls home and parent must pick up cell phone from the office after 3:20 PM. 2nd Teacher calls home. 1 day AID and parent must pick up cell phone from office after 3:20 PM. Teacher calls home. 3 days AID and parent must pick up cell phone from office after 3:20 PM. 3rd 4th and Further Other consequences as deemed appropriate by an administrator If any student refuses to give his/her phone to a staff member when asked, the student will immediately be sent to the main office. Out of school suspension will be assigned to students who refuse to relinquish their phone to a staff member. MISSING/STOLEN ITEMS Any loss or theft of non-school items such as cell phones, iPods, or other electronic devices should be reported to a school resource officer. Davie High School assumes no responsibility for the loss or theft of any such device. Students are encouraged not to bring these items to school. ANNOUNCEMENTS A time each day will be dedicated to intercom announcements. Electronic announcements will be updated daily on video streaming. MESSAGES We cannot interrupt class to send messages about rides, keys, or appointments. Please make necessary plans or arrangements before students leave home. PHONE USE FOR STUDENTS Students may use classroom phones with the appropriate teacher’s permission. Students who are ill may only call from the nurse’s office or the main office. A phone in the office is always available for student emergencies. Students may use cell phones during class change, break, and lunch. Cell phone use is not allowed while classes are in session.
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MISCELLANEOUS HALL PASSES A student is not permitted in the halls during class without a valid hall pass. LOST AND FOUND If an item is lost, check immediately with the secretary in the front office. If an item is found, please give it to a staff member or the secretary. Keeping an item that you found that does not belong to you is considered stealing and consequences will be given accordingly. MEDICATIONS School personnel cannot dispense any medications to students (including aspirin) without written permission from a doctor and parent. Students should not be in possession of or share prescribed or over-the-counter medications. Contact the school nurse for information and read the student medication policy included in this Davie County Schools handbook. FIELD TRIPS Students who are failing any course will not be permitted to go on class or school field trips unless the failing grade is brought to passing before the final count for the trip must be turned in to the destination. The date of the final field trip count can be given to students by his or her teacher planning the trip. STUDENT SALES AT SCHOOL Outside items, sales, or fund-raisers not connected to DHS may not be sold at school. This includes any items sold for personal gain or profit, church fundraisers, scouting, etc. UNPAID FEES Fines owed for books, parking, damages, etc. must be paid before receiving schedules, transcripts, parking permits, diplomas, and participating in graduation, extra-curricular activities, prom, etc. VISITORS TO SCHOOL Knowing who is in the building is an important safety issue. All visitors and parents must report to the main office upon arrival to school. They are issued a visitor’s pass and will be directed to their destination. Former students are welcome after school and should report to the front office for a pass. Unauthorized visitors may be considered as trespassing.
CAFETERIA INFORMATION Each student is assigned a number by the cafeteria’s computerized cashiering system to purchase items. This allows families to prepay for breakfast, lunch, and a la carte items. Once paid, the money will remain in the account until the student uses it. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE If income changes during the year or assistance is needed, the cafeteria manager can supply free/reduced lunch applications. SENDING MONEY TO THE CAFETERIA Students may apply money to their account during breakfast and lunch hours. To insure credit, checks should include student name or lunch number. All money will go on a child’s account unless the parent gives permission to return change to a student. CHARGE POLICY Students do not charge meals. They are encouraged to prepay. If a child does not have money, the cafeteria offers an alternate meal that meets the minimum requirements set by USDA guidelines. Students need to let a cashier or the cafeteria manager know if they need assistance.
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FOOD ALLERGIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS Notify the cafeteria manager and school nurse of any food allergies and or special food needs. The Child Nutrition Department (751-2751), requires a note from a medical doctor describing the medical condition. Child Nutrition will “flag” the child’s account. For example, if a student is diabetic, a flag warns that the student cannot have sugary snacks. FOOD BROUGHT TO SCHOOL All food must be purchased from the cafeteria for lunch unless a student brings a packed lunch to school. Outside restaurant food cannot be dropped off for students. Additionally, students who come into school late cannot “take orders” at restaurants and deliver food for lunch.
SCHOOL BUS INFORMATION When transporting students, safety is the main goal. Riding a school bus is a privilege. Failure to follow regulations will result in disciplinary action and possible student removal from the bus. GENERAL BUS RULES • Remain seated properly at all times. • Do not switch seats during the route. • Arrive on time at the scheduled stop. • Keep all body parts inside the bus at all times. • Obey all requests of the driver. • Avoid distracting the driver in any way. • Do not eat/drink on the bus. • Do not use tobacco products on the bus.
STUDENTS MAY NOT: • Yell, verbally abuse anyone, or use profanity. • Throw paper or other objects on the bus or out of the bus. • Horseplay, push, trip, pick at, or slap other students. • Refuse to share their seat. • Ride another bus without note signed by parent and administrator. • Get off of the bus at stops other than their bus stop without a parent note.
If a student needs to ride a different bus for any reason, he/she must have a signed parent note (with parent phone number listed) turned in to the office by 10:00 am on the day the different bus assignment is needed. A school official must sign the bus note in order for the student to board the bus.
TOBACCO POLICY For the purposes of this policy, the term “tobacco product” means any product that contains tobacco and is intended for human consumption, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, hooka cigs, cigars, blunts, bidis, pipes, chewing tobacco, snuff, dip, and any other items containing or reasonably resembling tobacco products. In support of the board’s commitments and state and federal law, students are prohibited from using or possessing any tobacco product (1) in any school building, on the school campus, and in or on any other school property owned or operated by the school board, including school vehicles; (2) at any school related activity, including athletic events; or (3) at any time when the student is subject to the supervision of school personnel, including school trips.
SCHOOL BOARD POLICES The Davie County Board of Education Policy Manual is online and ready for use. You may access the Policy Manual by going to the Davie County Schools System’s website at: http://www.davie.k12.nc.us. If you would like to view the Davie County Board of Education Policy Manual online but do not have access to the internet, please contact the school for assistance.
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BEHAVIOR CONSEQUENCES CHART This chart is designed to be used as a general guide. It is not meant to list every possible “do” and “don’t” nor is it a definitive set of consequences. It is the responsibility of each student and parent to become knowledgeable of the expectations of student conduct and behavior. Ignorance of a rule will never serve as an excuse for its abuse. A good guiding principle of behavior would be: “BE WHERE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE, AT THE TIME YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE THERE, DOING WHAT YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE DOING.” Important: Violation of school rules, policies, or procedures may result in varying consequences. This list does not include every possible violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Consequences may vary depending upon the situation. Administrators reserve the right to modify these consequences when deemed necessary. A serious violation of or repeated violations of any rules or policies may result in long-term suspension or expulsion. Violation Skipping School/Class Leaving Campus without Signing Out
1st Offense Period detention up to 1 Day AID
2nd Offense 1-2 Days AID
3rd Offense Up to 3 Days AID
4+ Offenses Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator
Being in an Unauthorized Area (roaming, wandering, etc.)
Consequence may range from 1 period detention to 1 day of AID 1-3 days OSS
Consequence may range from 1-3 days AID
Consequence may range from 3 days AID to 2 days OSS
Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator
4-5 days OSS
6-10 days OSS
Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator
Disrespect toward Staff
1-5 periods AID
1-3 days AID
Consequence may range from 2 days AID to 3 days OSS
Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator
Theft
1-3 days OSS
3-5 days OSS
Law Enforcement involvement
Law Enforcement involvement
6-10 days OSS up to Long-Term Suspension
Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator
Profanity toward a Staff Member
Law Enforcement involvement Insubordination/ Non-Compliance
Consequence may range from AID to 5 days OSS
Consequence may range from AID to 5 days OSS
Consequence may range from AID to OSS to Long-Term Suspension
Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator
Defiance
1 day OSS
2 days OSS
3 days OSS
Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator
Disruptive Behavior
Consequence may range from in-school consequence to OSS
Consequence may range from in-school consequence to OSS
Consequence may range from AID to OSS
Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator
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Violation Cell Phone Violation/ Electronic Devicesduring instructional time (laser pointers, mp3/mp4 players, IPod, games)
1st Offense Teacher calls home
2nd Offense Teacher calls home
3rd Offense Teacher calls home
4+ Offenses Teacher calls home
Parent must pick up cell phone from main office AFTER 3:20 PM
1 day AID
3 days AID
Parent must pick up cell phone from main office AFTER 3:20 PM
Parent must pick up cell phone from main office AFTER 3:20 PM
Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator
Please note that a parent or guardian must pick up any confiscated cell phones or electronic devices. Devices will not be released to siblings, friends, or others. Refusal to Relinquish Cell Phone to Faculty/Staff Member
1-2 days OSS
3-4 days OSS
5-7 days OSS
Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator
Communicating Threats
Consequence may range from in-school consequences to OSS to Long-Term Suspension
-Consequence may range from in-school consequences to OSS to Long-Term Suspension
Consequence may range from in-school consequences to OSS to Long-Term Suspension
Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator
Law enforcement involvement
Law enforcement involvement
Law enforcement involvement
Public Displays of Affection/Indecency
Consequence may range from lunch detentions to OSS
Consequence may range from lunch detentions to OSS
Consequence may range from lunch detentions to OSS
Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator
Property Damage
Restitution
Restitution
Restitution
Consequence may range from in-school consequences to OSS to Long-Term Suspension
Consequence may range from in-school consequences to OSS to Long-Term Suspension
Consequence may range from in-school consequences to OSS to Long-Term Suspension
Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator
Law enforcement involvement
Law enforcement involvement
Law enforcement involvement
3-5 days OSS
4-7 days OSS
Law Enforcement involvement
Law Enforcement involvement
Consequence may range from 8-10 days OSS to longterm suspension
Fighting/Assault (Note: Fighting consequences may vary depending on the severity of the fight.)
Law Enforcement involvement
Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator Law Enforcement involvement
SELF DEFENSE is defined as the act of shielding oneself from being hit and enabling oneself to get free from the attacker in order to prevent a fight and to notify school authorities. It is not self-defense to hit the attacker back and participate in the fight. This action is retaliation and is considered fighting. Additionally, any movement, contact, or verbal interchange toward another student after a faculty or staff member is on the scene is prohibited and will be considered aggressive action. Administrators will have the discretion to recognize the need for self-defense on a case-by-case basis.
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Violation Possession of a Firearm/Weapon or Firearm/Weapon Facsimile
1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense Confiscation of weapon Consequence can range from OSS to Long-Term Suspension Law Enforcement Involvement
Honor Code Violation/Plagiarism
Zero on assignment
Zero on assignment
Zero on assignment
and/or
and
and
1 day AID
3 days AID
Consequence may range from 5 days AID to 3 days OSS
Confiscation of products/paraphernalia
Confiscation of products/paraphernalia
Confiscation of products/paraphernalia and
Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator
1 day AID
2 days AID
3 days AID up to OSS
*Up to 3 days OSS if a student refuses to participate in the tobacco cessation program.
Possession/Use of Tobacco/ECigarettes/Vapor Pens, etc.
Tobacco Cessation Class
Hindrance of an investigation
4+ Offenses
Consequence as deemed appropriate by teacher and administrator
Consequences may range from AID to OSS Law Enforcement involvement
Possession/Use/ Distribution/Selling of Drugs/Alcohol/ Synthetic Drugs (K2, Spice, Herbal Incense, etc.) or Counterfeit Items, or Passing Any Items Off as Drugs or Alcohol
10 days OSS to Long-Term Suspension
10 days OSS to Long-Term Suspension
Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator
Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator
Law Enforcement involvement
Law Enforcement involvement
Law Enforcement involvement
Law Enforcement involvement
Bus Referral
Consequence may range from AID to 3 day bus suspension
Consequence may range from AID to 5 day bus suspension
Consequence may range from 10+ day bus suspension to permanent bus suspension
Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator
Technology: Vandalism, unplugging cables, misplacement of keys, rearranging sticker, etc.
Consequences may range from AID to OSS to Long-Term Suspension
Consequences may range from AID to OSS to Long-Term Suspension
Consequences may range from AID to OSS to Long-Term Suspension
Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator
Possible long-term suspension
(Note: Actions could result in law enforcement and/or monetary consequences)
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Violation Technology: Privacy and logging in with another user’s login, hacking, etc.
1st Offense Consequences may range from AID to OSS to Long-Term Suspension
2nd Offense Consequences may range from AID to OSS to Long-Term Suspension
3rd Offense Consequences may range from AID to OSS to Long-Term Suspension
4+ Offenses Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator
Student will be required to fix the dress code issue by changing needed garment
Student will be required to fix the dress code issue by changing needed garment AND
Student will be required to fix the dress code issue by changing needed garment AND
Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator
1-3 days AID
3-5 days AID
*Consequences for dress code violations will start over each semester.
Inappropriate conduct through network, student email, chat rooms and blogs, etc. (Note: Actions could result in law enforcement and/or monetary consequences) Dress Code Violation
Students who refuse to fix the issue or cannot fix the issue will be sent to AID Possession/Detonation of Smoke Bomb, Stink Bomb, Fireworks, Throw Pops, Fire Code Violation, etc. Unsafe Actions or Activity
Consequence may range from AID to OSS to Long-Term Suspension Law Enforcement involvement
Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator Law Enforcement involvement
Consequences may range from AID to OSS Law Enforcement involvement
Parking Lot Violation
1-2 days AID
3-5 days AID and loss of parking permit for 1 weeks
1-3 days OSS and loss of parking permit for 2 weeks
Loss of parking permit for the remainder of the semester and Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator
Tardies (Note: Any work missed due to a student’s tardiness to class or school must be made up as designated by the teacher.) *Failure to comply with consequences will result in OSS for insubordination.
Written Warning
Written Warning
3 full lunch detentions
4th: Work Detail assigned by administrator 5th: AID 6th: Consequence as deemed appropriate by administrator
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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS We strongly encourage the involvement in extracurricular activities that are of interest to you. Research shows that the more students are involved in their school, the more likely they are to succeed. Club/Organization Art Club Spirit Leadership Club (Davie Crazies) Aviation Club DECA An Association of Marketing Students Drama Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Future Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Future Farmers of America (FFA) Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) History Club Hunter Safety Junior Civitans Science Club/Science Olympiad STAND STEM Ambassadors STEMatics Youth and Government
Faculty Advisor
Advisor’s Room
Lauren Rieth DeVore Holman Alvin Rubin Lester Robinson
F12
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Terri McNeil
B6
[email protected]
Rebekah Edwards
D4
Advisor’s Email
L5
Drama Room
[email protected]
Chuck Rucker
F15
[email protected]
Alyse Wooldridge
B2
[email protected]
Mary Sells
C7
[email protected]
Jesse Ledbetter
D1
[email protected]
Paula Allen
B3
[email protected]
Jodi Houston Jay Lockhart Sue Clark
G2 D7
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
C3 C2 F7 C4
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
TBA TBA Tani Caudle Donna Dunn Yvette Shore Jenn O’Brien
For meeting dates and times follow the streaming announcements, check the C hallway calendar, email faculty advisor or check with the Student Services Department.
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These clubs/organizations are options for students who audition or
meet established criteria.
Faculty Advisor
Advisor’s Room
Advisor’s Email
Davie Jazz Ensemble
Andrew Jimeson
Band Room
[email protected]
DHS Color Guard
Dustin Haley
DHS Dancing Boots
Colleen Pitts
A3
[email protected]
National Honor Society (NHS)
Allison Fender Lisa Kenney
E5 F6
[email protected] [email protected]
National Honor Society of Dance Arts (NHSDA)
Terri Winchell
Dance Room
[email protected]
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
Amanda Hines
C5
[email protected]
Odyssey of the Mind
Jimmy Dobbins
E6
[email protected]
TRI-M Music Society
Elaine Snow Andrew Jimeson Andrew Jimeson
Chorus Room Band Room Band Room
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Club/Organization
War Eagle Regiment Band
*Contact faculty advisor for more information.
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ATHLETICS
Sport
Time Offered
Coach
Email
Football – Varsity
Fall
DeVore Holman
[email protected]
Football – JV
Fall
Blaine Nicholson
[email protected]
Men’s Soccer – Varsity
Fall
Mark McKnight
[email protected]
Men’s Soccer – JV
Fall
Andrew Davis
[email protected]
Volleyball – Varsity
Fall
Amber Brandon
[email protected]
Volleyball – JV Women’s & Men’s Cross Country Women’s Golf
Fall
Carly Pratapas
[email protected]
Fall
David Koontz
[email protected]
Fall
Mike Dunn
[email protected]
Fall
Women’s Tennis Cheerleading – Varsity/JV/Competition Men’s Basketball – Varsity
John Bullins
[email protected]
Fall/Winter Angie Stage
[email protected]
Winter
Mike Absher
[email protected]
Men’s Basketball – JV
Winter
Bruce Wallace
[email protected]
Women’s & Men’s Swimming Women’s & Men’s Winter Track Women’s Basketball – Varsity Women’s Basketball – JV
Winter
David Koontz
[email protected]
Winter
Becky Miller
[email protected]
Winter
David Ruemenapp
[email protected]
Winter
Debbie Evans
[email protected]
Wrestling
Winter
Buddy Lowery
[email protected]
Baseball
Spring
Bobby Byerly
[email protected]
Lacrosse
Spring
Brett Hewitt
[email protected]
Men’s Golf
Spring
Chris Callison
[email protected]
Men’s Tennis
Spring
Shane Nixon
[email protected]
Men’s Track
Spring
TBA
Softball – Varsity
Spring
Dawn Lowery
[email protected]
Softball – JV
Spring
Morgan Wyatt
[email protected]
Women’s Soccer – Varsity
Spring
Kerstin Steinour
[email protected]
Women’s Soccer – JV
Spring
Rebekah Brock
[email protected]
Women’s Track
Spring
Becky Miller
[email protected]
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