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2016-2017 Havelock Middle School Student Agenda
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Principal’s Message 3
Student Code of Conduct, School Vision 4
Havelock Middle School Mission, Goals 4
I. Student Safety 5
Physical Safety, Emotional Safety 5
II. Academics 5
Grades, Teacher Websites 5
PowerSchool for Parents, Academic Celebrations, Promotion Policy 6
Homework, Student Organization, Tutoring 6
Intervention, Club Eligibility, Daily Schedule 7
III. Attendance 7
Notes, Attendance Consequences, Tardy Policy 8
IV. Transportation 8
Buses, Drop-off/Pick-up, Student Transportation 8
Check-out/Check-in, Change of Transportation, Parking 9
V. Athletics 9
Athletics, Sports Seasons, Athletics Parent Meeting 9
VI. General Information 9
Dances 9
Fees, Lockers, School Insurance, Tech Fee, Visitors and Volunteers 10
VII. Counseling Center 10
Counseling Center Mission Statement 10
Counseling Services Provided 11
VIII. School Health 11
Immunizations, Medications,Health Screenings, Dental, Health Insurance 11
IX. Student Dress Code 11
Dress Code Consequences, Dress Code Policy 12
X. Behavior Expectations 13
PBIS, Discipline 13
Discipline Referrals, Discipline Consequences 14
Academic Integrity, Bullying 14
Defacing property, Electronics, Fighting/Violence 15
Hands-off, Insubordination/Disrespect, Out of Bounds, Tardies 16
School Disruptions and/or Profanity 14
Havelock Middle School Character Education 16
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Dear students and parents/guardians,
We hope you are ready for a busy 2016-2017. Seventh and Eighth graders – welcome back to school! For
our new Sixth graders - welcome to becoming part of our One Soul Nation, Havelock Middle School! As
“One Soulers”, our school community stands united to celebrate and build our individual and collective
strengths, abilities, and talents. Middle school is your unique opportunity to explore and discover new
academic and artistic interests, as well as new friendships and supportive relationships with both students
and faculty. In short, Havelock Middle School is your place to become the best version of YOU.
Trojans are champions in academics, athletics, and in our community. Our mission is to “prepare
today’s learners and tomorrow’s leaders to be problem solvers, globally competitive, and
career/college ready upon graduation from high school”. Therefore, our call to action is to be the
highest performing middle school in academics, arts, and athletics in Craven County by continuing
to improve upon our academic gains. We maintain our standards of excellence so that all students
are equipped to be key players in our global economy. We are dedicated to partnering with parents
and community to assist our students in becoming productive citizens while being the best
academically, athletically and artistically. As a faculty, we will strive to provide students with all
they need by bringing fresh research based academic strategies, knowledge and resources for the
classroom. Students, your part is to give your personal best, listen, and follow the rules every day.
Parents, we thank you for your continued support, communication, and partnership in making your
student and Havelock Middle number one.
Additionally, our HMS facilities have once again undergone updates and renovations. We thank Craven
County Schools and the Bates Foundation for the incredible amount of time and resources dedicated to
renovating our Havelock Middle School over these past several years. This summer has brought updates to
our very own Havelock Middle athletic complex to enhance and showcase the commitment to establishing
our Havelock Middle School as the premier 21st century school of Eastern NC.
Thank you for your partnership and continued support in educating our students. We look forward to
celebrating student achievements with you in the 2016-2017 school year and as always at Havelock
Middle School, we are One Vision, One Mission, One Soul!
Sincerely,
Dr. Lisa Taylor, HMS Principal
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Student Code of Conduct As a student at HMS, I agree that:
1. I have a right to an uninterrupted education.
2. other students in my classes have that same right.
As a student at HMS, I agree that I will:
1. not participate in conduct that can interfere with the classroom teaching/learning process.
2. not participate in behaviors that can create an unsafe or unruly situation.
3. not harass other students verbally or physically.
4. not bring weapons or drugs to HMS.
5. not take things that do not belong to me.
6. refrain from using profanity at school.
7. stay drug, alcohol, and tobacco free.
8. take pride in HMS and not vandalize, destroy, or deface school property.
9. show the same respect for others that I want for myself.
10. report violation of the code of conduct to administration, teachers, the SRO, or another staff member.
HMS VISION - E³
EXHIBITING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
OUR MISSION: Havelock Middle will prepare today’s learners and tomorrow’s leaders to be problem solvers, globally
competitive, and career/college ready upon graduation from high school.
SCHOOL WIDE GOALS: Goal 1: Strong Literacy Foundation – All students will read at grade level by the end of eighth grade as
indicated by the state end-of-grade assessment.
Goal 2: Excelling Schools – Havelock Middle School will perform within the top 20 percent of all schools in
North Carolina on all facets/components of the Accountability Model.
Goal 3: Prepared Graduates – All students will graduate career and college ready.
Goal 4: Digital Learners – All classroom walkthroughs and student work will reflect the incorporation and
integration of technology in daily instruction and products of learning.
Goal 5: Secure Facilities – Havelock Middle School will maintain environments that are safe and conducive
to learning. Goal 6: Positive Climate – All school facilities will be inviting and conducive to learning.
Goal 7: Highly Effective Staffing – Havelock Middle School will create a culture that attracts, supports, and
retains high-quality staff.
Goal 8: Comprehensive Mentoring – Havelock Middle School will provide a high quality mentoring support
program for all new administrators and beginning teachers.
Goal 9: Havelock Middle School will build, strengthen, and expand community relations through
successful communication.
Goal 10: Quality Administrative Services – Havelock Middle School will be effective and efficient in all
administrative services.
Goal 11: Aligned Technology Services – Havelock Middle School will provide secure and reliable
communication, vision and leadership in the evaluation and implementation of existing and emerging
technologies (Craven County strategic plan, 2015).
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I. STUDENT SAFETY: Physical and emotional safety is our first concern at HMS.
A. Physical Safety 1. Student supervision and drop-off/pick-up. Student should not be dropped off or arrive on campus before
8 AM because staff supervision does not begin until 8 AM. Parents must use the front of the building to
pick-up students at the end of the day. There is a 5 MPH speed limit in the front carpool loop.
2. Emergency Contact & Student Supervision. Adults not listed on the emergency contact list will not be
allowed access to students while at HMS. Please make sure you update parent/guardian contact information
if it changes during the school year. If the school is unable to reach the student’s parent/guardian and we
have not been notified about an emergency, the student may be taken to the Havelock Police Station to be
picked up. Safety and supervision are our primary concerns. Please help us by making sure students are
picked up ON TIME because we cannot allow students to remain on campus without supervision.
B. Emotional safety 1. Conflict resolution: Conflict is normal and can be healthy if managed effectively. Respectful disagreements
can bring about closer relationships and positive change. Middle school is a time when adolescents are
undergoing physical and emotional changes and may need additional support in learning the skills needed to
manage conflict. If students need assistance resolving conflict with a peer, students are encouraged to
discuss conflicts with our school counselor or with a teacher. Additionally, parents are encouraged to contact
our school counselor by calling (252) 444-5184 or through the online counselor referral form
(http://havelockmiddle.weebly.com/counseling.html).
2. Bullying: Bullying is not normal, is not healthy, and is not tolerated at Havelock Middle School.
Bullying is intentional aggressive behavior that occurs when there is an imbalance
of power and happens more than once. From Craven County Policies
1013.01 and 1013.02, “harassment or bullying behavior is any pattern of
gestures or written electronic or verbal communications, or any physical
act of any threatening communication that: places a student in actual and
reasonable fear of harm to his or her person or damage to his or her
property; or creates or is certain to create a hostile environment (victim
subjectively views the conduct as harassment or bullying and a reasonable
person would agree) by substantially interfering with or impairing a
student’s educational performance, opportunities or benefits.”There is no
place for bullying at Havelock Middle School. If a student experiences
bullying or a student witnesses bullying, the student should report it
immediately to a teacher, our school counselor, our SRO, or an
administrator.
II. ACADEMICS
A. Grades: Craven County School grading scale is A (90-100), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (60-69), F (59 and
below). HMS teachers follow the same grade weighting system:
60% - Major assignments (tests, projects, etc.)
30% - minor assignments (quizzes, classwork, etc.)
10% - homework
B. Teacher websites: Each teacher maintains an individual teacher website complete with class information,
lesson plans, teacher assignments, class work and/or homework. Students that are absent from class
should refer to the teacher’s website to get make-up work. Website links are available on the HMS
Faculty website page: http://havelockmiddle.weebly.com/faculty.html
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C. “Powerschool for Parents” (Online Gradebook) and checking student’s grades: Students are required to
share their grades with parents and retrieve parent/guardian signatures on periodic progress reports. Parents
can monitor student’s grades online via phones, tablets, and computers. Parents are issued a unique
username and password and instruction sheet from our school’s data manager, Lillian Godette. This
information is sent home during the first weeks of school. Download the app for “Powerschool for
Parents” and then follow the prompts using your school issued username and password.
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© - Powerschool for Parents
D. Academic Celebrations and Positive Behavior Support: HMS celebrates the dedication and the hard
work of our students. Celebrations are held throughout the year to celebrate outstanding academic
achievement and the positive behaviors that contribute to student and school success.
Honor Roll/Principal’s List celebrations are held each quarter. Parents of honored students will be
notified and invited to attend these events. For your planning purposes, the dates of Academic Awards
are posted on our school’s online “Calendar of Events” at Havelockmiddle.weebly.com.
Principal’s Pride celebrations are held each quarter for all students whose report card grades are 75 and
above and conduct grades of “S” and above.
E. Promotion policy: Middle School students must pass ALL classes with an average of 60% or better for the
school year to be promoted to the next grade. The final average for the year is calculated by averaging the two
semester averages in each class. Students must also demonstrate proficiency by scoring a level 3, 4 or 5 in
Math and Reading on the End-of-Grade tests to be promoted to the next grade. Students that do not pass a
class(es) or receive a score of 1 or 2 on an End of Grade test(s) will be retained. HMS recognizes the gateway
standard for Eighth Grade and will consider EOG results for ELA, Math, and Science in making
promotion decisions.
F. Homework: Please refer to the Craven County Handbook for the complete homework policy. Some
students may complete homework requirements during the school day; however, homework will be
assigned based on teacher discretion.
G. Student organization and agenda: All students receive a student agenda at the beginning of the school year
as an organization and communication tool. Please help us make sure that your child completes his or her
assignments by checking the agenda daily. Students that lose their issued agenda may purchase another
one (based on availability) for $10.
H. Tutoring: The Study Buddy Tutoring Program is for students that need additional assistance
understanding classwork, homework, etc. Study Buddy is a free service offered in our school media
center. Students must have permission from a parent/guardian to stay after school and must be picked up no
later than 4:30 PM. Also, teachers are willing to stay after school one day per week (by appointment) to assist
students who request additional help in order to promote academic success.
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I. Intervention: Intervention is built into every school day. Intervention is a 30 minute block when students can
receive early, systematic, and appropriate intensive assistance in a core subject. All students must attend
intervention Monday - Friday for the first four weeks of school. After the first four weeks, students must
attend intervention on Mondays and Fridays and may be eligible to attend clubs Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday.
J. Club eligibility. After the first four weeks of intervention, all students have intervention on Mondays
and Fridays, but eligible students may attend clubs Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays. Students
who earn an 80 or above (as reported on Craven County progress reports and report cards) are eligible to
attend a club or activity during the corresponding intervention block on Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Friday during the regular school day.
Tuesday intervention/club is for core block 1.
Wednesday intervention/club is for core block 2.
Thursday intervention/club is for core block 3.
Teachers clearly communicate club eligibility to students each Craven County Progress report period and
Report card period (approximately every 4 ½ weeks). Likewise, all students are informed of this policy and
procedure at the back to school assemblies, therefore, no warnings will be given for a student that chooses to
skip intervention and he/she will be referred to administration for discipline consequences.
K. 2016-2017 Daily Schedule
6th
Grade
(2 person team)
6th
Grade
(3 person team) 7th
Grade 8th
Grade
Block 1 & 2: Block 1 Block 1: Block 1:
8:30 AM 8:30 – 10 AM 8:30 – 9:45 AM 8:30 – 10 AM
to Block 2 Block 2: CW
10 :55 AM 10 AM – 10:55 9:45 – 10:50 AM 10 – 11:30
Lunch Lunch Block 3:
10: 55 – 11:25 AM 10:55 – 11:25 10:50 – 12 PM* Lunch:
CW: CW Lunch: 11:30 -12 PM
11:30 – 12: 55 PM 11:30 – 1 12 – 12:30 AM Block 2:
Block 3 & 4 Return to Block 2 Block 4: 12 – 1:30 PM
1 PM 1 – 1:30 12:30 – 1:30
to Block 3 CW: Block 3: 3 PM 1:30 – 3 1:30 – 3 PM 1:30 – 3 PM
Intervention/Clubs: Intervention/Clubs: Intervention/Clubs: Intervention/Clubs:
3 – 3:30 PM 3 – 3:30 PM 3- 3:30 PM 3 – 3:30 PM
III. ATTENDANCE
All students are required to be in attendance every day unless temporarily excused by the principal. North Carolina
has General Statutes that deal with the issue of school attendance: GS 115C-378; 115C-379; 115C-380; 115C-381;
115C-382. Attendance is a critical part of student academic success. It is important that a student attend school
daily. To be considered present, a student must be present in-school or in a place other than school with the
approval of a school administrator for the purpose of attending an authorized school activity. Absences, tardies
and early dismissals that exceed the permitted number will be considered when making promotion
decisions. Students must be in class for half of the school day to be counted present for that day (8:30-
12:00/12:00-3:30).
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A. Note (parent’s/doctor’s): A written note is required within two days of a student’s absence. Written
notes must include the student’s name, the date and reason for the absence, and
have the parent’s signature. Provided the school receives a note from the parent or guardian within 2
days of the absence, the following lawful absences may be classified as excused: Illness or injury,
quarantine, death in the immediate family, medical or dental appointment (However, please try to
schedule appointments after school hours), court or administrative proceedings, religious observance,
educational opportunity, deployment related activities. A doctor’s note will be required for extended
absences due to illness. Any absence other than those listed (above) will be classified as unexcused;
however, a written note is still required. If there is a reason your child cannot attend for an extended
period of time, please notify the administration or school counselor immediately. Arrangements can be
made in regard to assignments missed during an extended absence.
B. Attendance Consequences:
6 excused or unexcused absences: The school counselor will notify the parent in writing that they may
be in violation of the state compulsory attendance law and may be subject to prosecution if the
absences cannot be documented. An action plan may be created to improve attendance.
10 excused or unexcused absences: The school counselor and/or principal shall contact the parent to
determine that a good faith effort has been made to comply with the law. The principal may notify the
district attorney, or file a complaint with the juvenile intake counselor, if it is determined there is no
lawful reason for the absences.
20 excused or unexcused absences: The principal will notify the district attorney to file a complaint
with the juvenile intake counselor; if it is determined there is no lawful reason for the absences. It is a
Craven County Policy that a student with more than 20 excused or unexcused absences at the
middle school level shall not be promoted to the next grade unless the principal grants a waiver
upon review of the student's records.
C. Tardy Policy: Students entering the classroom late is disruptive and this disruption results in reduced
instructional time. Students should arrive to HMS and be inside their homeroom classroom by the 8:30
AM bell. Accumulating excessive tardies during the 9 week grading period will result in a disciplinary
consequence (see Disciplinary Consequences).
IV. Transportation
A. Buses: School transportation (activity buses, school buses, etc.) is a privilege and can be taken away if rules
are violated. Students must observe the student code of conduct while on the bus as well as awaiting the bus on
school premises or at the bus stop. Additionally, students must load and unload at the assigned bus stop.
Students are expected to be at their bus stop 15 minutes prior to the designated pick-up time.
B. Drop-off/ Pick-up: Staff supervision begins at 8 AM.
STUDENTS SHOULD NOT BE DROPPED OFF OR ARRIVE ON
CAMPUS BEFORE 8 AM. Carpool students must use the circle in front of the
school to load/unload. The first bell rings at 8:25 AM. Carpool students must go
to the cafeteria for breakfast or report to their designated holding area. Parents
must use the front of the building to pick up students at the end of the day. There
is a 5 MPH speed limit in the front carpool loop. Please pull to end of the
pavilion to load/unload students - curbside parking is not allowed at any
time in front of Havelock Middle School.
C. Student transportation: SKATEBOARDS, ROLLERBLADES, AND SKATES ARE NOT ALLOWED
AT HMS AT ANY TIME. Skateboards, roller skates, roller blades, heel jets (shoes with wheels attached
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in heel or attached otherwise) are not an allowed on school campus at anytime. If these items are seen on
campus they will be confiscated and returned only to a parent/guardian. Also, students are not permitted
to drive motor vehicles, motorized bicycles, or scooters to HMS at any time. Walkers and bike riders should
leave home in time to arrive at school no later than 8:25 AM. Any students riding bicycles in an unsafe manner
will not be permitted to ride to school. Bike riders must WALK the bike on campus. Bicycles are to be locked
at all times. HMS is NOT responsible for bikes on campus. Walkers and bike riders must leave campus by 3:35
unless they are staying on campus for a supervised activity or detention.
D. Check-out/Check-in procedures: Students may not leave campus once they have arrived unless checked out
by a parent/guardian. Parents checking out students MUST sign them out in the main office. Check-outs are
not allowed after 3:00 PM (unless extreme emergencies).
E. Change of transportation: Students require a written note no later than 2:30 PM in order to communicate any
change of transportation to students. Phone requests are reserved for emergencies only and must be
approved by an administrator. Please deliver a note to the front office or email front office secretaries no
later than 2:30 PM.
F. Parking: When visiting our school or checking students in or out, please park in the visitor spaces provided.
We have vehicles that must move through the circle that may become blocked by parked cars. This is
especially important in the mornings and afternoons during drop-off and pick-up times. Parking on the grass
is strictly prohibited and may result in the vehicle being towed.
V. ATHLETICS
A. Athletics. Sign-up dates and tryouts will be announced in advance of the start date for a sport or club
activity. Coaches will give schedules and expectations to participants. To participate in sports, a student
MUST: be enrolled in the seventh or eighth grade, have a current physical form signed by a physician, be
younger than 15 on August 31st, and be passing ALL classes. Each student participant must have health
insurance documentation before trying out for a sport. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE
GUIDELINES. Any questions regarding athletics may be directed to our athletic director, Dianne Lewis.
B. Sports seasons: Fall season: Football, Volleyball, Girls’ Soccer - Practice may begin no earlier than six (6) school days prior
to the opening of the fall semester and the season ends no later than November 15.
Winter season: Basketball (Boys’ & Girls’), and Wrestling: Season begins October 15 and ends no later than
March 1.
Spring season: Baseball, Softball, Boys’ Soccer, and Track (Boys’ & Girls’): Season begins February 1 and
ends no later than the end of the spring semester.
C. Athletics parent meeting: Each athletic team will have a parent meeting before the season begins. Parents are
expected to attend this meeting. The purpose of the team meetings is to answer any questions parents might
have about the sport and their child’s participation. At this meeting, the coach will outline his or her
expectations and requirements. Playtime is not guaranteed to any student for any sport.
VI. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Dances: Dances are held periodically throughout the school year. Student performance on class work and
appropriate conduct at school are determining factors as to whether a student may attend a school dance. Any
student who is absent, on suspension, or has unpaid fines on the day of a dance will not be allowed to attend
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that dance. Any school fines must be paid to attend dances or extracurricular activities. Please make sure
that students are picked up at 5:30 PM. Students that are picked up more than 15 minutes after the
conclusion of the dance will not be permitted to attend the next dance. Likewise, discipline consequences
incurred two weeks prior to the end of year 8th
grade dance will be taken into consideration regarding
eligibility to attend this privilege.
B. Fees: Students that owe fees (library fees, etc.) will not be allowed to participate in school-wide activities,
extracurricular activities, etc. until fees are paid.
C. Lockers: Students are issued lockers by homeroom teachers. Students may not share lockers for any reason.
Lockers are the property of Craven County Schools and may be inspected by school administration at any time
without notice to the student.
D. School Insurance: You are encouraged to purchase school insurance if your child participates in any of the
athletic programs at HMS and you do not have family medical insurance. Please contact Felecia Godette if you
need any information regarding school insurance.
E. Technology Fee: There is a $20 technology insurance fee for all students. This fee is charged each year and
serves as insurance for accidental damage to school computers/technology devices by students instead of being
charged to replace the technology device.
F. Visitors and Volunteers: We welcome visitors and volunteers at HMS! All visitors to Havelock Middle
School are expected to check in at the Main Office upon arrival. Visitors will be issued a pass that must be
worn at all times while they are in the building. Students are NOT permitted to bring visitors to school (this
includes brothers, sisters, or visiting family members). Classroom visits by parents are welcomed but require
24 hour prior notification. Volunteers must complete the required school system process to register as a school
volunteer prior to volunteering in the school (http://www.craven.k12.nc.us/volunteers/apply.php). High school
students may not visit staff or students until after 3:45 PM. Visitors that enter HMS without checking-in at the
Main office will be subject to trespassing charges.
*Parent/Community Volunteers– HMS is looking for volunteers! Opportunities such as copying,
bulletin board decorating, reading groups, and more will be offered during the school year!
(http://www.craven.k12.nc.us/volunteers/apply.php)
VII. COUNSELING CENTER A school counselor is a certified professional who is trained at the graduate level in counseling and consulting
practices and has in depth knowledge of human development, helping relationships, social/cultural foundations,
group processes, evaluation, career development and the school setting.
A. Counseling Center Mission Statement: The mission of the counseling program at Havelock Middle
School is to prepare today’s learners and tomorrow’s leaders to be successful in a global economy. The program
will provide a comprehensive, developmental and responsive counseling program addressing the academic, career,
and personal/social development of all students. School counselors are professional advocates who provide support
to maximize student potential and academic achievement. In partnership with other educators, parents, and the
community, school counselors facilitate a support system to ensure that all students at Havelock Middle School
have access to and are prepared with the knowledge and skills to contribute as a life-long learner, at the highest
level as productive members of society.
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B. Counseling Services Provided:
Student Conferences: Students may see the school counselor by requesting through a classroom teacher or
placing a note in Mrs. Foster’s box (on counselor’s door in the counseling center). Parents, teachers, and other
staff members may refer students to the counselor as well. Parents may also make appointments by phone,
email, or by submitting an online request (http://havelockmiddle.weebly.com/counseling.html).
Teacher communication: Parents are encouraged to contact teachers directly via email with
questions/concerns. Teacher email addresses can be found on the school website and generally follow the
format of “[email protected]”.
Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences: In the event that questions/concerns need additional attention, please
schedule a conference with your child’s teacher(s) by calling the Counseling Center at (252) 444-5184. Please
remember to sign-in at the main office when you arrive. If for some reason you are unable to attend the
scheduled conference, please call to inform the school so that we can reschedule the conference. Classroom
observation/visits by parents are welcomed, but require a 24 hour prior notification.
Class Lessons: The counselor visits classrooms to provide instructional and informational presentations on
career development, character education, academics, and conflict resolution.
Small Groups: Counsel students who have similar concerns or experiences together to offer each other
support and learn skills to deal with specific issues
Teacher Consultation: work with the teachers to help determine the most appropriate services for students.
*Confidentiality: The school counselor has a high duty of confidentiality to students and parents. We can
repeat information given to us by students and parents only if danger to self or other exists or if we have the
permission of the student or members of the family to repeat information. Otherwise any information provided
or discussed during the counseling session is kept private.
VIII. SCHOOL HEALTH A. Immunizations: Any student entering 6
th grade must present an immunization record showing proof of
Tdap booster within the past 5 years. Students who do not meet this requirement within 30 days of
starting school will be suspended until immunization is complete.
B. Medications: Students must have a written doctor’s note in order to take medication at school these must
be signed by the parent also. All medications must be in original containers
C. Health screenings: The school nurse will perform routine health screenings throughout the school year.
A letter will be sent home if a student is found to be in need of medical attention.
D. Dental care: Smile NC will come to Havelock to provide dental care for students who qualify.
Permission forms will be sent home prior to their visit. Parents are responsible for making appointments
and providing transportation for their child. Call (252) 670-8608 for appointments and locations.
E. Health insurance: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services would like to make
parents aware of free or low-cost health insurance for students up to 19 years old. Contact the school
nurse or Mrs. Teel or go to www.NCHealthyStart.org for more information.
IX. STUDENT DRESS CODE
All students attending Havelock Middle School are required to wear Craven
County appropriate attire. The principal/designee has the authority to regulate
student dress especially if the dress is disruptive, obscene, offensive, unsafe, or
otherwise inappropriate. All school staff are expected to strictly enforce all student
dress code requirements. Improperly dressed students will NOT be allowed to
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attend class until they have changed into dress code appropriate attire. If a
student arrives at school not properly attired, parents will be called to bring
appropriate clothing. Further disciplinary action will be taken for habitually
refusing to wear school appropriate clothing.
There are no warnings for dress code violations. All school faculty and staff are expected to strictly
enforce the student dress code requirements and report issues to administration. Consequences for students
that violate the dress code policy:
1st violation: Student will remain in ISS until he/she can change into dress-code appropriate attire.
2nd
violation: 1 day to 3 days ISS
3rd
and subsequent violations: 3 days ISS up to 10 days OSS
1. Book bags: Rolling book bags are not permitted (unless student has a doctor’s note).
2. No holes/frays: Pants or shorts designed with fashion holes, rips, fake holes, or frayed fabric are
unacceptable and may not be worn to school. This rule applies even if there is fabric underneath the
holes.
3. Jackets/coats: Students may bring a jacket, sweater, coat, etc. to wear in the classroom; however,
blankets may not be used at school.
4. Headgear: Headgear (“sweatbands”, etc), hats, do-rags, bandanas, and sunglasses are not to be
worn in the building at any time unless approved by the principal or her designee. “Hoodie”
sweatshirts are allowed, but hoods may not be worn while inside the school.
5. Wording/symbols: Clothing, jewelry or buttons with letters, initials, symbols or wording that is obscene,
alcohol, drug, weapons or violence related, offensive, inflammatory, or detrimental to the instructional
process or otherwise inappropriate are not allowed. No gang related clothing, accessories, or symbols as
identified by local law enforcement agencies or the school administration will be allowed.
6. Piercings: There shall be no jewelry, plastic or metal spacers, or any other object piercing the skin
affixed to a student’s nose, tongue, lip, chin, cheek, or eyebrow. Jewelry cannot be inverted and worn as a
spacer. Also, bandages may not be worn to cover facial jewelry.
7. Shoes: No bedroom slippers are to be worn unless permitted by the school principal. Footwear deemed as
inappropriate by the principal shall not be worn.
8. Chains/studs: Chains are not to be worn on clothing, attached to wallets, belts, etc. Only light jewelry
chains will be permitted. Studded leather neck bands/wristbands are not permitted.
9. Shirts: No spaghetti strap tops or dresses, tube tops, exposed sports bras, inappropriate athletic clothing,
or tank tops allowed. “Straps” of sleeveless shirts must be at least the students’ “hand-width” wide.
Net shirts, off the shoulder garments, bare midriffs, see-through or sheer blouses, spandex or tight fitting
clothes, and dresses or other revealing attire (i.e. exposing cleavage) are not acceptable. No
undergarments shall be revealed.
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10. Bottoms/skirts/dresses: Short dresses, mini-skirts, or short shorts are not allowed. Skirts, dresses, and
shorts may not be shorter than mid-thigh. Mid-thigh is defined as halfway between the hip bone and the
middle of the knee. This rule applies even if tights or leggings are worn under the shirt or dress. No
lounge pants, yoga pants, gym shorts with mesh/transparent sides, pajamas or sleepwear shall be worn.
Pants and shorts must be worn at the waistline. No undergarments shall be revealed. Leggings may
not be worn as pants. Students must wear a long tunic shirt or dress (that is midway between
hipbone and knee) over leggings.
X. Behavior Expectations
A. PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support): HMS utilizes positive behavioral interventions and
support (PBIS). Havelock Middle School is committed to designing an effective education environment for
rigorous and research based teaching and learning. We focus time, energy, and attention on creating and
sustaining school-wide systems of support that improve the lives of our students (personal, health, social,
recreational) by making desired behavior more functional and problem behaviors less effective, efficient, or
relevant (www.PBIS.org, 2016). HMS staff teach behavior expectations throughout the school year through a
behavior matrix that demonstrates appropriate behaviors in both academic and non-academic settings.
Communicating clear expectations for behavior and teaching appropriate behaviors improves the consistency
of expectations and behaviors across Havelock Middle School for the benefit of all HMS students and staff.
Students are rewarded through clubs and quarterly Principal Pride celebrations.
Please review the HMS PBIS information page at
www.havelockmiddle.weebly.com/pbis
B. Discipline: It is our goal to work as a team with students and parents/guardians towards creating well
educated, positive citizens, thus considerable effort is invested in proactively designing a school environment
that contributes to students’ academic and behavioral success. Students that choose not to follow behavior
expectations are subject to disciplinarily consequences. Teachers will attempt to address student behaviors (i.e.
phone call home to parents, lunch detention, referral for “chill-out” with peer teacher or ISS coordinator, etc.);
however, students that continue to make poor behavior decisions will receive a disciplinary referral
(disciplinary action will not be administered without ensuring the student’s right to due process). HMS
administrators and teachers follow the Craven County Handbook Code of Conduct section regarding
student expectations and consequences (please go to www.craven.k12.nc.us or http://goo.gl/mucU3F).
A printed copy of the CCS Handbook may also be available upon request.
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C. Discipline Referrals: Students that receive a discipline referral from a teacher will report to the main office or
will be directed to report to Ms. Leggett in Room 17. Students with the last name beginning with the letter
A-M will report to the assistant principal for discipline referrals. Students with the last name beginning
with the letter N-Z will report to the principal for disciplinary referrals. However, the principal and
assistant principal will address discipline referrals for all HMS students as needed.
A – M last names: Assistant Principal
N – Z last names: Principal
D. Disciplinary consequences. Disciplinary consequence information is also available at
www.havelockmiddle.weebly.com/PBIS. The policies listed here and online do not attempt to cover all
situations.
In School Suspension (ISS): ISS allows students the opportunity to access teaching/learning instead of being
suspended from school. Students will have the opportunity to complete schoolwork and ask for academic
assistance. Parents will be contacted via telephone and sent a referral form if a student is referred to ISS. All
student work completed in ISS will be counted toward the student’s grade. Please note that students that
misbehave in ISS may accrue additional ISS days or OSS.
Other disciplinary consequences used by the administration may include, but are not limited to: extended
timeout, work detail, lunch detention, after school detention, extra time for unfinished work, or in-school
suspension. More severe consequences may include alternative education placement or out-of-school
suspension. Out-of-school suspension is assigned based on the severity or/and frequency of the misbehavior.
Behaviors that are destructive to the education process and/or physical/emotional safety of the HMS
community may result in a discipline referral to administration. It is important to note that this list does
not encompass all behaviors that may result in referrals but instead serves as a basic guide. Second and
subsequent offenses of the same negative behavior(s) will result in increased disciplinary consequences.
Possible behaviors and disciplinary consequences that may be referred to administration follow:
1. Academic Integrity: Cheating, plagiarism, falsifying information (written or verbal), violation of copyright laws
or violation of computer access may result in disciplinary action including but not limited to a warning,
detention, in-school suspension, out of school suspension and/or long term suspension in addition to a zero on
the assignment.
2. Bullying: Bullying is classified as either Level 1 or Level 2 (from Craven County Policies 1013.01 and .02):
Level 1 Offense: The period of the offense was short lived. All parties agree that no emotional or physical
trauma has occurred and that the situation can be permanently resolved.
Level 1 Consequences: May result in a warning, and a warning shall include a meeting with an administrator
and/or school counselor and all parties involved either collectively or separately. Parents shall be informed by a
phone or face - to - face conference regarding the allegations and the results shall be documented. The
administrative team may meet with the parents and the student to develop a contract of next steps and reactions
to assure that all parties understand future actions and consequences. In some cases ISS, OSS, or even
expulsion may be warranted (even on the first offense).
Level 2 Offense: Bullying, harassment, and/or discrimination have been confirmed. Evidence indicates that the
offense has been occurring over time or the short term offense has made traumatic impact on the victim. The
victim has experienced emotional and/or physical trauma from the acts as evidenced by one or more of the
following: being afraid to go to school or asking for a transfer, declining grades or participation in school
activities, declining physical health, showing evidence of or reporting physical injury, making threats of suicide, or
showing signs of depression or anxiety.
Level 2 Consequences: Administrators shall meet with all parents involved and shall develop action steps to
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prevent further offenses. If the event results in suspension of any type, a transition plan shall be developed to
prevent future conflicts. The administrator may direct the development of a regular meeting schedule for one
or more of the student(s) with the School Counselor. The incident may result in ISS,
OSS (up to 10 days), long-term suspension, or expulsion if the results of the investigation warrant such
even on the first offense of a Level 2 bullying episode. The severity of the offense or series of offenses may
warrant a referral to the Mobile Crisis Unit for any parties who need support in coping with the offenses or
need clinical support in eliminating harassing or bullying behaviors. Offenses may result in judicial
consequences.
3. Defacing/destruction of school property: We are proud of our beautiful and stately school. HMS has
undergone hundreds of thousands of dollars of renovations and upgrades over the past years. It is everyone’s
duty to maintain and protect our school. Defacement or destruction of property (including but not limited to
school technology) will result in ISS or OSS depending on the nature of the offense. Intentional damage to
school property may also result in financial retribution for damages.
Gum: Gum is NOT allowed at Havelock Middle. Gum removal is timely and often destructive. Students with
gum must immediately dispose of gum in the trash and will be given silent lunch. Students with gum at HMS
for a second and/or all subsequent offenses will be given a referral to administration for ISS/OSS.
Defacing school property with gum: Students who deface school property with gum will be assigned ISS or
OSS depending upon the nature of the offense.
4. Electronic devices: Phones, Tablets, Ipods, MP3 players, electronic game players/games, media players, laser
pointers and similar electronic devices must be in the “off” position, out of sight, and may NOT be on the student
(pockets, etc.) from 8:30 AM to 3:35 PM. These electronic devices should not be “on” or used in any way (i.e.
checking the time, sending text messages, listening to voice mails) during the school day (8:30 AM-3:35 PM).
Electronic devices that are not turned off and out of sight will be confiscated. Students may not carry phones
in their pockets or on their body. Phones must be OFF and stored in the student’s locker. If the electronic
device is seen or heard between 8:30 AM to 3:35 PM, it will be confiscated.
1st Offense: confiscated for 10 calendar days
2nd
Offense: confiscated for 30 calendar days
Students will receive a confiscation form from the teacher or
administrator that confiscated the item with a return date that the
confiscated item(s) will be available for parent pick-up at HMS.
Students that do not surrender their electronic device immediately
will receive an additional disciplinary consequence.
5.Fighting/violence: There is zero tolerance for fighting or other forms of violence at HMS. For the safety of all
students, staff, and faculty members, students that engage in a fight while on school grounds (during the school
day, during morning arrivals or afternoon dismissals, during after school extracurricular activities, at the bus stop,
etc.), will receive immediate disciplinary consequences (up to 10 days OSS, possible alternative learning
placement (ALP) to long term suspension/expulsion, and the SRO will be notified).
What is an affray? An affray is a violent episode when two or more people willingly participate in a fight.
Regardless of who initiates the violence, a fight becomes an affray when one or more participant aggressively
engages in hitting, kicking, pushing or in other ways as defined by state law and school policy.
What is assault? An assault is defined as when a person intentionally causes harm to another person by
hitting, kicking, pushing or in other ways as defined by state law and school policy
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What qualifies as self defense? Self defense is defined as when a victim who is attacked moves away in order
to stop an attack. Reasonable force may be used to escape an attack, including pushing or hitting if the victim
is cornered; however, once the victim is free from the attack he/she should not move toward the attacker
in an aggressive manner but should instead seek assistance from a teacher, administrator, school
resource officer, etc. If the victim retaliates by hitting, kicking, pushing, or grabbing while moving
aggressively toward the attacker, then the episode is considered an affray.
6. Hands-off: Havelock Middle enforces a hands-off policy. Horseplay is not tolerated at Havelock Middle and
will result in a disciplinary consequence based on the severity of the disruption to the education process
(detention, ETO, ISS, up to OSS). Additionally, excessive public displays of affection (PDA) are not allowed
and may result in a discipline consequence (detention, ETO, ISS, up to OSS).
7. Insubordination/Disrespect: Students must comply with reasonable teacher requests immediately to
maintain a safe and orderly school. The role of teachers/staff employed at HMS warrant a certain level of
respect from students. Students must be very careful in how they communicate with teachers/staff when
they are upset because being upset is not an excuse for insubordination, disrespect, or the use of profanity.
*Significant disrespect or insubordination will be referred directly to administration for consequences even on the
first offense.
8. Out of Bounds: Students should be in class or en route to their classroom while at HMS. Students that are out of
the classroom must have permission from their teacher. Students who are not where they should be (i.e. in a
hallway other than their grade level hallway, or in a location that is not on the direct route to their destination)
will be considered out of bounds and will be referred to administration to receive a disciplinary consequence
(ISS, OSS – depending on nature of offense and/or student’s previous discipline incidents).
9. Tardies: The teacher will call home to parents to notify if a student has earned their 4th
tardy in a grading period.
If a student receives a 5th
tardy within the same grading period, the student will receive a discipline referral (1 day
ISS). Students will receive a disciplinary consequence for every tardy following the 5th
tardy in each grading
period.
10. School Disruptions and/or Profanity: Students that yell, scream, make loud noises, and/or engage in other
behaviors that disrupt the education process may be suspended out of school without warning. Profanity
and the assimilation of profanity (attempts to sound like the profane word) and abusive language are not allowed
at HMS. Using profanity at school (directed towards a staff member or not directed toward a staff member) will
result in disciplinary consequences.
HMS CHARACTER EDUCATION TOPICS BY MONTH
August Optimism (cheerfulness) February Integrity (honor, honesty, trustworthiness)
September Respect (courtesy, manners) March
Good Judgment (goal setting, decision
making)
October Responsibility (dependability) April Fairness (justice)
November Self-discipline (Self control) May Courage (bravery)
December Caring (kindness, generosity, service, compassion) June Cooperation (tolerance)
January Perseverance (endurance) July Citizenship (patriotism)
