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Northwood High School

Home of the Chargers

2015 – 2016 Handbook of Information for

Students and Parents

310 Northwood High School Road Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312

919-542-4181 Main Office • 919-542-4934 Fax • 919-542-5877 Student Services Office http://www.nhs.chatham.k12.nc.us/

Principal

Dr. Justin Bartholomew

Assistant Principals Janice Giles, Phillip Little & Valencia Toomer

Vision Statement

Northwood High School envisions an educational community that fosters leadership, creativity and excellence in Academics, Activities, Arts and Athletics. Our vision is to empower

technologically literate, life long learners who will make valuable contributions to society. Through the collaboration of school, home and community, every Northwood graduate will be

prepared for the demands of the 21st century.

Academics, Activities, Alumni, Arts, & Athletics… this is Northwood High School

NHS Handbook 2015 – 2016 1

Dear Students, The 2015-2016 year will bring with it constant challenges, opportunities, and new experiences for all of you. As always, Northwood will continue to strive to provide the most challenging, inspirational, and beneficial educational opportunities to meet your academic, artistic, athletic, and activity needs. The expectations the faculty and staff have of our students and school community remain extremely high. We expect that you will always put forth your best effort, that you will take responsibility for your actions (both good and bad), that you will respect your brethren (particularly your peers), and that you will soak up every moment and opportunity that the school provides you. The opportunities to create positive experiences at Northwood are extensive, so be sure to take advantage of them. At the end of your high school career, we want you to have experienced a variety of opportunities that the school provides and, in doing so, have found a passion for a particular area that you continue on with throughout your professional career. Even those experiences where you may have participated in a course or an activity, but you did not really enjoy it are invaluable as they help you determine where you want to go in your life. Both experiences are important. As you progress through your high school career, know that we are here to help you. If you have questions, ask us. If you are running into challenges, let us talk them through with you. All of the adults in our building are part of this profession because we want you to be successful, so make certain that you come and speak with any of us whenever you think you may need help, support, or advice! Sincerely, Dr. Bartholomew Principal

Hello Students of Northwood High School! I am so excited for the 2015 – 2016 school year to begin! To those of you who are entering the halls of Northwood for the first time, as well as to those of us who are professionals at navigating the bus lobby in between classes, I want to personally welcome you to the halls of Northwood High School. So many students have walked these hallways before this year, but we are a new and unique group of people. There will be no other group or year like ours! This year has the potential to “go out with a BANG”. With the help and guidance of our administrators and staff, each and every one of Northwood’s students can get involved and make a difference. Our school offers so much; we just need to look and find our interests. I encourage all of you to get involved, whether it be with a sport, club, or by attending any of the other many activities and events that Northwood has to offer its Chargers. Another way to really get involved with the student body is through Student Council; therefore be sure to be on the lookout for upcoming student council events. We can always use your help! It is your high school and your spirit and pride that keep our school charging on. With that said, I challenge you to GET INVOLVED! Students should be excited to come to such a great school that has endless opportunities, should have pride and spirit in Northwood, and should want to be successful in life. Really take the time to get to know your peers and reach your fullest potential because before you know it, it will be your turn to walk across the stage and receive your diploma. Again, I cannot wait to see what this year will bring! I know it will be great! Yours Truly, Sierra Teta 2015 – 2016 Student Body President


Bell Schedules

Regular Bell Schedule 7:30 – 7:53 Breakfast Served & All Hallways Open 7:53 Warning Bell 8:00 – 9:25 1st Period 9:31 – 10:56 2nd Period 11:02 – 11:32 Plus 1

11:38 – 1:39 3rd Period

11:38 – 12:06 1st Lunch 12:10 – 12:37 2nd Lunch 12:41 – 1:08 3rd Lunch 1:12 – 1:39 4th Lunch

1:45 – 3:10 4th Period

Early Release Schedule 7:30 –7:53 Breakfast Served & All Hallways Open 7:53 Warning Bell 8:00 – 8:40 1st Period 8:47 – 9:27 2nd Period 9:34 – 10:14 3rd Period 10:21 –11:01 4th Period 11:01 –11:25 Lunch (Car Riders May Leave Campus) 11:30 All Buses Depart Campus

Plus 1 First Bell Schedule 7:30 – 7:53 Breakfast Served & All Hallways Open 7:53 Warning Bell 8:00 – 8:30 Plus 1 8:36 – 10:01 1st Period 10:07 – 11:32 2nd Period

11:38 – 1:39 3rd Period


1:45 – 3:10 4th Period

Three Hour Delay Schedule 10:30 – 10:53 All Hallways Open 10:53 Warning Bell 11:00 – 11:37 1st Period 11:43 – 12:20 2nd Period

12:26 – 2:27 3rd Period


2:33 – 3:10 4th Period

Two Hour Delay Schedule 9:30 – 9:53 All Hallways Open 9:53 Warning Bell 10:00 – 10:57 1st Period 11:03 – 12:00 2nd Period

12:06 – 2:07 3rd Period


2:13 – 3:10 4th Period

Lunch Schedule

Lunch Department 1st Lunch Arts, PE & World Language 2nd Lunch CTE & Social Studies 3rd Lunch English, Dist. Learning & EC 4th Lunch Math, Science, Agriculture &

Carpentry


Grading Periods and Report Card Days

Semester Grading Period Progress Report Dates

Grading Period Ends

Report Card Distribution Dates

1st 1st Six Weeks September 14th October 5th October 14th 1st 2nd Six Weeks October 27th November 19th December 2nd 1st 3rd Six Weeks December 14th January 15th January 28th 2nd 4th Six Weeks February 11th March 4th March 14th 2nd 5th Six Weeks April 5th April 27th May 5th 2nd 6th Six Weeks May 18th June 9th June 17th

High School Final Exams and End-of-Course Testing

High school students must take all end-of-course (EOC) tests, NC Final Exams, and Career and Technical Education State Assessments (CTE Post-Assessments) required by the State Board of Education. The results of EOC tests, NC Final Exams, and CTE Post-Assessments will count as 20 percent of a student’s final grade in each high school course for which there is an EOC test, NC Final Exam, or CTE Post-Assessment. This requirement does not apply to EOC tests for students following the Occupational Course of Study. Further, CTE students who earn a credential will not be required to take the CTE Post-Assessment in the course.

Exam Exemption Policy The board supports high school exam exemptions as rewards for good grades and good attendance in those courses that do not require a state-mandated test. Students may be exempted from semester exams in such a course if they meet the following criteria:

Semester grade average prior to exam Number of Absences

100-93 AND 3 absences or less in the semester; or 92-85 AND 2 absences or less in the semester; or 84-77 AND 1 absence or less in the semester

For the purpose of exam exemptions, every two tardies, every two early departures from class (when less than half of the period remains), and every combination of one tardy and one early departure will constitute an absence. Absences accrued as a result of tardies and early departures will not be considered when determining the total number of absences for a particular class/period. All absences, regardless of reason, will count when determining exemption status.


High School Graduation Requirements

From the time students enter kindergarten, they are preparing for high school graduation.

Every high school student must meet state course and credit requirements in addition to any local requirements to receive a high school diploma. Look below for the column that matches when the student

entered ninth grade to view the graduation requirements that must be met.

School counselors are available to answer questions you may have about the requirements.

Content Area

Future-Ready Course of Study Requirements For Ninth Graders Entering in 2009 –

2011-12

Occupational Course of Study for

students Entering 2009 or later

For Ninth Graders Entering in 2012-13 and

Later

English 4 credits I, II, III, IV Effective with the 10th Grade class of 2011-12 English I, II, III, IV or a designated combination of 4 courses

4 credits OCS English I*, II*, III, IV

4 credits I, II, III, IV or a designated combination of 4 courses

Mathematics 4 credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) OR (Integrated Math I, II, III) 4th Math Course to be aligned with the student’s post high school plans A student, in rare instances, may be able to take an alternative math course sequence as outlined under State Board of Education policy. Please see your school counselor for more details.

3 credits OCS Introduction to Mathematics OCS Algebra I* OCS Financial Management

4 credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) OR (Integrated Math I, II, III) 4th Math Course to be aligned with the student’s post high school plans A student, in rare instances, may be able to take an alternative math course sequence as outlined under State Board of Education policy. Please see your school counselor for more details.

Science 3 credits A physical science course, Biology, Environmental Science

2 credits OCS Applied Science OCS Biology*

3 credits A physical science course, Biology, Environmental Science

Social Studies 3 credits Civics and Economics, US History, World History

2 credits OCS American History I OCS American History II

4 credits Civics and Economics, World History, American History I: Founding Principles and American History II OR AP US History, additional social studies course.

World Languages

Not required for high school graduation. A two-credit minimum is required for admission to a university in the UNC system.

Not required Not required for high school graduation. A two-credit minimum is required for admission to a university in the UNC system.


Content Area

For Ninth Graders Entering in 2009 –

2011-12

Occupational Course of Study for

students Entering 2009 or later

For Ninth Graders Entering in 2012-13 and

Later

Health and Physical

Education

1 credit Health/Physical Education



Electives or other

requirements

13 credits required 2 elective credits of any combination from either: • Career & Technical

Education (CTE) • Arts Education • World Languages 4 elective credits strongly recommended (four course concentration) from one of the following: • CTE • Arts Education (e.g. dance,

music, theater arts, visual arts)

• Any other subject area (e.g. social studies, science, mathematics, English)

6 credits: Occupational Preparation: including Occupational Preparation I, II, III, IV** + 6 additional electives credits Completion of IEP objectives/Career Portfolio required

12 credits required 2 elective credits of any combination from either: • Career & Technical

Education (CTE) • Arts Education • World Languages 4 elective credits strongly recommended (four course concentration) from one of the following: • CTE • Arts Education (e.g. dance,

music, theater arts, visual arts)

• Any other subject area (e.g. social studies, science, mathematics, English)

Career/Technical 4 credits Career/Technical Education electives

Arts Education (Dance, Music, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts)

Recommended: at least one credit in an arts discipline and/or requirement by local decision

Total 28 – Total required for graduation 32 – Total possible credits over 4 years

28 – Total required for graduation 32 – Total possible credits over 4 years

28 – Total required for graduation 32 – Total possible credits over 4 years

* OCS courses aligned with Future Ready Core courses in English I, English II, Algebra I/Integrated Math I, and Biology. ** Completion of 300 hours of school-based training, 240 hours of community-based training, and 360 hours of paid employment. For students who entered ninth grade between 2000-2008/09, see school counselor for your graduation requirements.


Non-Diploma Exit Documents

During the fall of 2009, the State Board of Education (SBE) amended its policy on exit documents for students leaving high school without a diploma. For selected students with disabilities, a student who does not meet graduation requirements may exit high school with a Graduate Certificate and participate in graduation exercises. Students with disabilities who are impacted by this action include:

1. Those for whom the Occupational Course of Study (OCS) is too rigorous and are enrolled in content courses specifically designed to meet their needs

2. OCS students who may have met the course requirements for graduation but may need longer to complete the 360 hours of competitive employment

3. Students who have met the course requirements but may not have successfully completed all testing requirements.

High School Promotion Policy

Grade level is determined as follows: Freshman Promoted from grade 8 Sophomore Earned 6 credits Junior Earned 13 credits Senior Earned a total of 20 credits

Grade Point Average Students shall receive both an un-weighted GPA that reflects no additional weighting for advanced courses and a weighted GPA that reflects additional quality points for advanced coursework. In accordance with General Statute 116-11 (10a), grade point average values and class rank shall be calculated by a standard method devised by the University of North Carolina and NC Community College systems. Grade point average calculations are based upon standardization of academic course levels, weighting of course grades, and grading scales. Academic course levels and associated weights are defined as follows: Standard courses – Course content, pace and academic rigor follow standards specified by the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCoS). Standard courses provide credit toward a high school diploma and require the end-of-course test for those courses identified as such in the NC accountability program. Quality points for the GPA calculation are assigned according to the standard 4.0 scale and receive no additional quality points. Honors courses – Course content, pace and academic rigor place high expectations on the student, demanding greater independence and responsibility. Such courses are more challenging than standard level courses and are distinguished by a difference in the depth and scope of work required to address the NCSCoS. These courses provide credit toward a high school diploma and require the end-of-course test for those courses identified as such in the NC accountability program. An honors review process shall be followed, as outlined in the latest edition of


the North Carolina Honors Course Implementation Guide. The state course weighting system awards the equivalent of one (1) quality point to the grade earned in Honors courses. Effective with the freshman class of 2015-16, the weighting for Honors courses shall be one-half (.5) of a quality point. Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate (AP/IB) courses – Course content, pace and academic rigor are considered college-level as determined by the College Board or the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and are designed to enable students to earn high scores on the AP or IB test, potentially leading to college credit. These courses provide credit toward a high school diploma and require an EOC in cases where the AP/IB course is the first course taken by a student in a subject where an EOC is required by the NC accountability program. The state weighting system awards the equivalent of two (2) quality points to the grade earned in an AP/IB course. Effective with the freshman class of 2015-16, the weight for AP/IB courses shall be one (1) quality point. College courses (“dual enrollment”) – Course content, pace and academic rigor are, by definition, college-level for these courses. College courses, which may be delivered by a community college, public university or private college or university, provide credit toward a high school diploma and may satisfy a graduation requirement or provide an elective course credit. The state weighting system adds the equivalent of one (1) quality point to the grade earned in community college courses included on the most recent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement Transfer List, and for courses taught at four-year universities and colleges.

Grading Scale

High schools shall use one grading scale. The conversion of grades to quality points is standardized. Implicit is a conversion of percentage grades to letter grades according to the following widely used scale and effective for all high school students in 2015-2016, 90-100 = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79= C; 60-69 = D; < 59 = F. Grades and the corresponding number of quality points are shown below. Standard scale –– Numeric Grades with a letter grade legend. 90-100 = 4.0 80-89 = 3.0 70-79 = 2.0 60-69 = 1.0 < 59 = 0.0 WF = 0.0 FF = 0.0 WP = 0.0 INC = 0.0 AUD = 0.0 P = 0.0

Class Rank

In accordance with GS 116-11 (10a), each student’s official class rank shall be listed on the standardized transcript. The official class rank shall be calculated using the weighted grade point average in which quality points are provided for passing grades in standard, Honors, AP/IB, and college-level courses according to the weighting system defined above.

Valedictorian/Salutatorian/Junior Marshal Honors

In order to be considered for graduation honors, such as Valedictorian, Salutatorian, or Junior Marshal a student must have completed their final three consecutive semesters enrolled at the


particular high school in an educational program that included a full eight semesters of high school coursework. Also, to be considered for such honors, all courses which are specifically required for meeting Chatham County High School’s graduation requirements, taken during these final three consecutive semesters, must be taken through the school’s educational program, including “concurrent credit” courses taken at Central Carolina Community College or other approved institutions. Valedictorian and Salutatorian selections will be based on students’ G.P.A.

Course Availability

Courses offered by Chatham County Schools are open to students regardless of their race, color, creed, sex, national origin or handicapping condition. Counseling materials and/or activities will not direct or urge any student to enroll in a particular career or program based upon the students’ race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses are career oriented; they follow a sequential pattern, are elective in nature, and are open to all students.

Criteria for Honors/Advanced Placement Level Courses

Please note: Course content, pace, and academic rigor of Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses require high expectations for students and surpass standards set by the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Such courses demand a greater independence and responsibility. In order to enroll in an Honors level course, a student must meet the prerequisite course criteria.

North Carolina Academic Scholars Program Students who complete the requirements for an academically challenging high school program will be named North Carolina Academic Scholars and receive special recognition. Interested students must: • Begin planning for the program before entering ninth grade to ensure they obtain the most

flexibility in their courses. • Complete all the requirements of this North Carolina Academic Scholars Program. • Have an overall four-year un-weighted grade point average of 3.500 • Complete all requirements for a North Carolina high school diploma.

For Ninth Graders Entering in 2009-2010 For Ninth Graders Entering in 2012-2013 and beyond Future-Ready Core Course of Study Future-Ready Core Course of Study Credits Credits 4 English I, II, III, IV 4 English I, II, III, IV 4 Mathematics (should include Algebra I, Algebra

II, Geometry, and a higher level math course with Algebra II as prerequisite OR Integrated Mathematics I, II, III, and a higher level mathematics course with Integrated Mathematics III as prerequisite)

4 Mathematics (should include Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and a higher level math course with Algebra II as prerequisite OR Integrated Mathematics I, II, III, and a higher level mathematics course with Integrated Mathematics III as prerequisite)

3 Science (Physics or Chemistry course, Biology, and an Earth/Environmental Science course)

3 Science (Physics or Chemistry course, Biology, and an Earth/Environmental Science course)


3 Social Studies (World History, Civics/Economics, and U.S. History)

4 Social Studies (World History, Civics/Economics, American History I: The Founding Principles and American History II)*

1 Health and Physical Education 1 Health and Physical Education 6 Two (2) elective credits in a second language

required for the UNC System Four (4) elective credits constituting a concentration recommended from one of the following: Career and Technical Education (CTE), JROTC, Arts Education, Second Languages, any other subject area

6 Two (2) elective credits in a second language required for the UNC System Four (4) elective credits constituting a concentration recommended from one of the following: Career and Technical Education (CTE), JROTC, Arts Education, Second Languages, any other subject area

3 Higher level courses taken during junior and/or senior years which carry 5 or 6 quality points such as: -AP -IB -Dual or college equivalent course -Advanced CTE/CTE credentialing courses -On-line courses -Other honors or above designated courses

3 Higher level courses taken during junior and/or senior years which carry 5 or 6 quality points such as: -AP -IB -Dual or college equivalent course -Advanced CTE/CTE credentialing courses -On-line courses -Other honors

24 25 The students who qualify for this special recognition • Will be designated by the State Board of Education as North Carolina Academic Scholars. • Will receive a seal of recognition attached to their diplomas. • May receive special recognition at graduation exercises and other community events. • May be considered for scholarships from the local and state business/industrial community. • May use this special recognition in applying to post-secondary institutions. (Candidates are

identified by the end of grade 11 and their candidacy can be included in application forms and/or transcripts sent to these institutions.)

Charger Challenge Community Service Honors

Northwood High School believes that community service is an integral part of becoming a productive member of society. Students who complete 120 community service hours will be recognized upon their graduation. A maximum of 80 total hours will be accepted prior to the start of the Senior year which necessitates the student to complete 40 more hours during his/her Senior year.

N. C. High School Athletic Association Requirements Protect Your Eligibility; Know the Rules: To represent your school in athletics, YOU: • Must be a properly enrolled student at the time you participate, must be enrolled no later

than the 15th day of the present semester, and must be in regular attendance at that school. A student whose family has moved into a school district shall immediately assume the same status in the new district as from that from which he/she moved.

• Must not be convicted of a felony in this or any other state, or adjudicated as a delinquent for an offense that would be a felony if committed by an adult in this or any other state.


• Must not have exceeded eight (8) consecutive semesters of attendance or have participated in more than four (4) seasons in any sport (one season per year) since first entering grade nine (9).

• Must be present 85% of the time in the semester prior to athletic participation. • Must be under 19 years of age on or before August 31. • Must live with a parent or legal custodian within the Chatham County Schools

administrative unit and within the district of the particular school, unless a transfer has been granted by the Superintendent. (Must notify the athletic director if not living with a parent or legal custodian).

• Must be counted present on the day of an athletic game or practice in order to participate. • Must meet promotion requirements at their school to be eligible for Fall Semester. • Must have passed a minimum of three (3) courses during the previous semester. • Must have received a medical examination by a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or

physician’s assistant within the past 365 days; if you miss practice due to illness or injury, you must receive a medical release from a licensed physician before practicing or playing.

• Must not accept prizes, merchandise, money, or anything that can be exchanged for money as a result of athletic participation. This includes being on a free list or loan list for equipment, etc.

• Must not have signed a professional contract, have played on a junior college team or be enrolled and attending a class in college. This does not affect a regularly enrolled high school student who is taking a college course(s) for advanced credit.

• Must not participate in unsanctioned all-star or bowl games. • May not participate at a second school in Chatham County Schools in the same sport season. • May not receive team instructions from your school’s coaching staff during the school year

outside your sports season. Instruction is limited to the coach and one or multiple participants in small group settings.

• May not, as an individual or a team, practice or play during the school day. • May not play, practice, or assemble as a team with your coach on Sunday. • May not dress for a contest, sit on the bench, or practice if you are not eligible to participate. • Must not play more than three (3) games in one (1) sport per week (exceptions: Baseball,

Softball, Cheerleading and Volleyball); and not more than one (1) contest per day in the same sport (exceptions: Baseball, Softball, Cheerleading or Volleyball).

• Must not possess, use, transmit, sell or be under the influence of narcotic drugs; hallucinogenic drugs; amphetamines; barbiturates; marijuana or any other controlled substance; any alcoholic beverage, malt beverage or fortified wine or other intoxicating liquor; or any chemicals or products procured or used with the intention of bringing about a state of exhilaration or euphoria or of otherwise altering the student’s mood or behavior. Students also are prohibited from possessing, using, transmitting or selling drug paraphernalia or counterfeit (fake) drugs. Additionally, students in violation of the Drug and Alcohol Policy (4325) will be suspended from participation for a period of thirty (30) school days or the rest of the sport season (whichever is longer) for the first offense and three hundred sixty-five (365) days for the second offense.

*A student, upon first entering grade nine, is academically eligible for competition on high school teams. This also applies to attendance.


Requirements For College Athletics

Student athletes who are interested in financial assistance (athletic scholarships) need to be aware of changes that have been made in admission regulations. In order to be eligible to practice, participate, or receive financial assistance during the first academic year of college, a student entering a Division I or II NCAA school must be registered with NCAA Clearinghouse (preferably in junior year). The following requirements must be met in order for a student to be able to practice, play and receive a scholarship at an NCAA Division I or II college or university. Division I:

1. Graduate from high school 2. Complete a minimum of 16 core courses 3. Present the required grade-point average (GPA) 4. Present a qualifying test score on either the ACT or SAT 5. Complete the amateurism questionnaire and request final amateurism certification. 6. Division I students enrolling full time before August 1, 2016, should use Sliding Scale A

to determine eligibility to receive athletics aid, practice and competition during the first year.

7. Division I GPA required to receive athletics aid and practice on or after August 1, 2016, is 2.000.

8. Division I GPA required to be eligible for competition on or after August 1, 2016, is 2.300.

Division I Core-Course Breakdown: (Courses Must Appear on your List of Approved Core Courses)

• 4 years of English • 3 years of Mathematics (Algebra I or higher) • 2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if offered by your

high school) • 1 extra year of English, Mathematics, or natural or physical science • 2 years of social science • 4 years of extra core courses from any category above, or world language,

nondoctrinal/comparative religion/philosophy Division II:

1. Graduate from high school 2. Complete a minimum of 14 core courses (Note: increase to 16 core courses for class of

2013 and beyond) 3. Present a minimum 2.00 core-course grade-point average (GPA) 4. Present a minimum 820 SAT score (critical reading and math only) or 68 sum ACT score

qualifying test score on either the ACT or SAT and 5. Complete the amateurism questionnaire and request final amateurism certification


Division II Core-Course Breakdown: (Courses Must Appear on your List of Approved Core Courses)

• 3 years of English • 2 years of Mathematics (Algebra I or higher) • 2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if offered by your

high school) • 2 additional years of English, Mathematics, or natural or physical science (3 years

required in 2013 and beyond) • 2 years of social science • 3 years of extra core courses from any category above, or world language,

nondoctrinal/comparative religion/philosophy (4 years required in 2013 and beyond) *Guides, complete with sliding scale, can be picked up in the guidance office.

Student Drivers License Revocation

In North Carolina, students under 18 can lose their driver's license if they: • Drop out of school; • Fail to make adequate progress toward earning a high school diploma; • Commit certain offenses resulting in long-term suspension.

Dropout Prevention/Driver's License Legislation

State law requires that a student's driving permit or license be revoked if a student is unable to maintain adequate progress or drops out of school. Adequate progress is defined as passing 70 percent of all courses and is determined by first semester grades and second semester grades for schools on block scheduling. In rare cases, there may be circumstances beyond the control of the student or his/her parents that qualify as a hardship. If a hardship exists, the student may request a waiver. If a waiver is granted, the student would not be affected by the legislation. Hardship cases are rare and are reserved for extreme situations.

Lose Control, Lose Your License Legislation

State law requires that a student's driving permit or license be revoked for one year if a student is given a suspension for more than 10 consecutive days or an assignment to an alternative educational setting for more than 10 consecutive days for one of the following reasons: 1. The possession or sale of an alcoholic beverage or an illegal controlled substance on school

property. 2. The possession or use on school property of a weapon or firearm that resulted in disciplinary

action under G.S. 115C-391(d1) or that could have resulted in that disciplinary action if the conduct had occurred in a public school.

3. The physical assault on a teacher or other school personnel on school property. School property is the physical premises of the school, school buses, or other vehicles under the school's control or contract and that are used to transport students, and school-sponsored or school-related activities that occur on or off the physical premises of the school. The law


applies to students who engage in the prohibited conduct after July 1 before the school year in which the student enrolled in the eighth grade or after the student’s fourteenth birthday, whichever is earlier.

A student whose license is suspended pursuant to this law may not be eligible to drive for a full calendar year.


General Information and Policies A. Attendance Procedures

Students are expected to be in their assigned places either when the bells sound or when directed by a teacher or administrator to do so. Attendance will be checked in each class. Students must be in attendance for a minimum of 45 minutes to be counted present for that class.

Students who are absent for documented reasons such as doctor/dentist appointments, court appearances, or the death of an immediate family member (mother, father, brother, sister, grandparents), must turn in that documentation to their first period teacher or to the Main Office upon returning to school.

Students who are serving ISS for either period, or all day shall be counted as present from classes.

When a student misses five and eight days from a class, parents will receive notification from our attendance office via mail. At the school level, excused absences and short-term out-of-school suspensions allow a student the opportunity to make up missing work without penalty. When a student is absent, he or she is responsible for finding out what assignments were missed and completing them within five school days from the last day absent. A zero will be placed in the grade book for any graded assignments completed outside of this time frame. Any previously scheduled tests, quizzes and projects are due the day the student returns.

The term “waiveable absences” refer to those absences that may be waived when NHS administration are analyzing Failures Due to Absences (FDAs). These absences are detailed under Attendance Waivers.

B. Attendance Waivers

Students who acquire 10 or more absences per semester (in any class) will face loss of credit unless granted a waiver. Waivers may be granted for the following reasons with documentation:

1. Doctor/dentist appointments 2. Long term illness 3. Court Appearances 4. Death of an immediate family member 5. Out-of-school suspension

Please note, documentation created by a parent/legal guardian is NOT accepted. All submitted documentation MUST be created by the doctor’s office, clerk of court, hospital, etc.

C. Building Access


Northwood High School is equipped with a security system. The system is connected to the local police department. Students should not plan to be in the building after 3:30 pm unless they are under the supervision of a teacher.

Clubs and sports teams should always be under the supervision of their coach or a designated person on staff. Team members should not be in the halls after school without a coach.

D. Cafeteria Policy

Students are expected to behave in a respectable manner while dining in the cafeteria. Visitors are not allowed to dine with students in the cafeteria. Fast food may not be delivered to the school during breakfast and lunch. Students may purchase lunch from the cafeteria and/or bring a bag lunch from home. Microwaves are available for student use in the cafeteria.

E. Career Development Coordinator (CDC)

The Career Development Coordinator provides services in helping students enrolled in career and technical education programs make a smooth transition from education to work or further education. Major functions include the coordination of job placement activities, employable skills training, evaluation and follow-up.

F. Debt

Students who owe money to the school for any reason (e.g. missing equipment, missing books, cafeteria money owed, technology damage, field trips, etc.) may not represent the school in extracurricular activities for the upcoming season (athletics) or semester (including extracurricular school trips). Students are not eligible to receive a parking permit until all funds are paid.

G. Deliveries/Messages The school will not accept deliveries for students. Only emergency messages from parents/guardians will be delivered during class periods. Parents will need to state the emergency before delivery. We will not call students out of class to the Main Office to receive deliveries or personal messages.

H. Detention I. Early Dismissals

Students who need to leave school before the end of the day will follow these procedures for early dismissals: On the day of the early dismissal, the student must report to the Main Office between 7:30 a. m. and 7:55 a.m. with a note from the parent/guardian explaining the reason for the early dismissal. The note should provide a working telephone number of the parent/guardian for verification.


Students who become ill or have an emergency during the day are expected to report to the Main Office to receive their early dismissal. The student’s parent/guardian will be contacted to arrange for an early dismissal.

Any students leaving school without following these procedures will be considered skipping and will face disciplinary consequences.

J. Early Graduation

Students who wish to graduate early must make application to do so with the principal. Transcripts indicating completion of Chatham County High School’s graduation requirements will be available as soon as all of these requirements have been met. However, the High School Graduation Diploma will not be made available until the regular scheduled graduation date of the student, (at the conclusion of what would have been the student’s eighth semester of high school).

K. Fire Drills

Upon hearing the fire alarm signal, students will vacate the rooms using procedures posted in each classroom. Fire drills must be taken seriously at all times with all movement being done in a neat and orderly manner. After all is clear, the call to return to classes will be given over the P.A. System.

L. Hall Passes

Students are expected to be in class for the entire period. It is occasionally necessary to excuse a student for personal or emergency reasons. When this becomes necessary, the student must get permission from his/her teacher to leave the room and secure a written hall pass from the teacher. Students are responsible for carrying the hall pass with them when traveling the hallways during classes and may be asked to present it to a teacher or staff member to verify their permission to be in the hall. Limiting the use of hall passes will control interruptions during teaching time.

M. Illness during the School Day

If a student becomes ill during the day, he/she is to get a pass from the teacher to the Nurse’s Office or Main Office. If the condition warrants, parents will be called or the nurse will take the student home. A prolonged stay in the restroom because of illness without notifying a staff member may be considered skipping class. At the onset of illness, a student must get a pass from the teacher to the Nurse’s Office or Main Office if ill. If a student leaves campus for any reason and does not have school and parental permission, the absence will be considered skipping and will face disciplinary action.

N. Inclement Weather

In the event of inclement weather, delay and closing information will made through: • All district and school websites; • School Messenger rapid communication system; • Chatham County Schools Facebook and Twitter • The district inclement weather phone line (919.542.3626); and • Local television and radio stations (including WNCA AM 1570 in Siler City).


If school is canceled early in the day, due to inclement weather, students will follow their normal dismissal procedures, i.e. bus riders will board buses and car riders will wait for pick-up.

O. Internet

In order to utilize the Internet services at the school a student must have on file with the school a signed agreement form with both the students and their parents/guardians signature. This agreement specifies the conditions under which the Internet may be used and the prohibitions regarding the use of school Internet services. These rules apply equally to all school staff members as well as to all students. A violation of these rules will result in loss of Internet privileges and disciplinary actions will be imposed.

P. In-School-Suspension (ISS)

Students must report on time and come prepared with books, paper, and pencil. All assignments will be completed while in ISS. Students will be expected to take restroom breaks as a group and report to lunch as a group. ISS students will be escorted to the cafeteria to pick up their lunch and will eat in the ISS room. Students assigned to ISS for the day will not be allowed to participate in any school activities before, during, or after school.

Q. Law Enforcement Interviews of pupils by law enforcement officers who show proper identification will be permitted during the school day when interviews during non-school hours are impossible, impractical, or would unduly interfere with law enforcement. Efforts will be made to notify the parent, guardian, or other adult person having the care and custody of the child. In the event that an interview is conducted on the school premises, the principal or his representative may be present during the interview.

Custody and/or arrest may be made by law enforcement officers after proper identification and credentials are shown.

R. Lockers

Students may request to be assigned a locker to use for the school year. Student lockers are school property and remain at all times under the control of the school. However, students are expected to assume full responsibility for the security of their lockers. Student lockers may not be used to store illegal, unauthorized or contraband materials. Inspections of lockers may be conducted by school authorities for any reason consistent with board policies or school rules at any time, without notice, without consent, and without a search warrant. A student’s personal effects found in a locker, such as backpacks, gym bags or purses, may be searched only pursuant to the district guidelines for personal searches.

S. Lost and Found


If a student loses something, he/she should check with the Main Office. It is a good practice to print the owner’s name inside book covers and to have articles of clothing (coats, tennis shoes, etc.) and other valuables so marked.

T. Media Center

The media center will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Fridays. An atmosphere conducive to student learning will be maintained. While classes are in session, students must either be with their teacher, or have a signed pass from their subject teacher to use the Media Center. Students using the Media Center during their lunch period must sign in. Students may use the printers in the Media Center free of charge.

U. Nurse/Administering Medication

Only first aid is given at school. In cases of emergency, parents/guardians will be contacted. Any current NHS students with health problems may receive services from the School Nurse. The Nurse’s schedule is posted on her office door (Room #203). Any required medication (under doctor’s direction) must be registered with the school nurse and the Student Services Office.

V. Over-the-Counter Medication

Students are not permitted to possess or administer over-the-counter medication during the school day. When students self medicate without school system approval, it will be considered a disciplinary offense. Parents will be notified immediately and the substance will be confiscated. In the event that a student shares over-the-counter medications with other student(s), the substance will be confiscated and the parents of all students involved will be contacted.

W. Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parents can contact an individual teacher directly for a conference, preferably by email or phone. If parents have difficulty scheduling a parent conference or wish to meet with multiple teachers, they should contact the Student Services Office. Please note: If a parent arrives and wants to talk to a teacher but does not have a scheduled conference, the receptionist will check to see if the teacher is available. If not, the teacher will contact the parent to establish a conference time. The receptionist will not give a parent a visitor pass to go to meet with a teacher while the teacher is working with students – whether this is during the school day or after school.

X. Parking

Student parking is available. All student vehicles parked on campus must have a valid parking permit Parking permits are $50.00 and fees are nonrefundable. Students who violate parking regulations or behave in a reckless manner are subject to any/all of the following consequences:

• Revocation of parking privileges • Legal citations or criminal charges • Booting ($25 boot fee) • Towing/storage of the vehicle at the owner’s expense


• School disciplinary actions Students with drug/alcohol violations will lose parking privileges for the remainder of the school year without refund. Students who have their driver’s licenses’ revoked due to a violation of the Dropout Prevention/Driver's License Legislation or the Lose Control, Lose Your License Legislation shall have their parking permit revoked without refund.

See NHS Parking Guidelines & Application for more information. Y. Social Media

Students participating in the exchange of inappropriate, vulgar, harassing, or any offensive social media need to understand that they are jeopardizing the school's ability to write a positive college letter of recommendation regarding that student's character. When these incidents disrupt the school climate, students are subject to the Code of Conduct even if the event took place outside of the school and/or regular school hours. In events where the school is aware of inappropriate exchanges that do not disrupt the school climate, students still may be notified that the school knows of inappropriate exchanges and that any future participation could jeopardize that student from receiving a positive college recommendation letter from NHS faculty/staff.

Z. Student Records Student records shall be available under the following circumstances:

• When they are to be used by the professional staff of the school. • When a school district, employer, or institution requests them if approved by the

parent or guardian of the student. • When they are requested by a State or Federal agency as long as the records do not

identify the student. • When a parent or guardian upon confirmation of identity requests them. • When they are requested by the pupil who is over the age of eighteen. The parent or

guardian has the right to attach a written response to any item in the records when accuracy is disputed.

AA. Student Support Services

The NHS Student Services Office offers and organizes services to the school, which enable students to make wise decisions regarding their educational, vocational, and personal growth. Students who need to see a counselor should stop by the department before school, during lunch, or immediately after school, to schedule an appointment. Students who have an appointment will have a pass to leave class and a pass to return to class. If an emergency arises, students should see an administrator.

BB. Tardies

Tardy is defined as when the tardy bell rings. Anyone who is not in the classroom and ready to begin is counted as tardy or absent. Students who arrive late to school on late buses must report to the front office for an admit slip and should not be counted tardy.


Please note: If a student arrives to class late, he/she must spend at least half the period in class or he/she will be counted absent for that class period. Students who arrive after 8:05 a.m. need to report to the Main Office for a Tardy Slip. If/when a student earns 3 or more tardies in a single class period, he/she will face disciplinary action. Consequences:

• 3rd-5th Tardies: Lunch Detention • 6th+ Tardy: Discipline Referral resulting in In School Suspension

Additional Consequences: Parking on campus is a privilege. In addition to the above consequences, excessive tardies may result in a temporary loss of parking privileges or a permanent parking permit revocation without refund. Note: Tardies also impact exam exemptions. See the Exam Exemption Policy for more information.

CC. Telephones In the event of illness, accidents or emergencies, students may be allowed to use school telephones in the Main Office, when given permission by administration. With the exception of lunch, personal electronic equipment and cellular phones should not be visible or audible during the instructional day (8am – 3:10pm). Students are allowed to use electronic devices in the cafeteria only, during their lunch period.

DD. Transcript Request

Students requesting a copy of their transcript should make the request to the guidance secretary. The guidance secretary will give the student a time to come back to the Student Services Office to pick up the transcript. All other transcripts are mailed directly from school to school through the Registration Office. Student records are considered confidential. They contain information of a personal nature and are retained for future use by the school.

EE. Withdrawal from School

To withdraw, a student must report to the office for instructions and procedure to be followed. Final clearance will be given when the forms are completed and a parent’s permission notice is recorded. A student is granted “withdrawal grades” which are used only to transfer to another school; these are not final grades.

FF. Visitors

Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit Northwood at any time to arrange a meeting with administrators, teachers or to pick up their child. Visitors (including parents/guardians) to NHS must stop by the Main Office, sign in and receive a visitor’s pass. Students are not allowed to have visitors with them at school during the school day.

GG. Vital Statistics/Student Information


Students and parents must provide accurate information to the school that will enable the administration to stay in contact regarding matters such as; report cards, attendance, emergency information and other pertinent information. Any changes in the phone numbers, address, or other vital information need be reported to the Data Manager immediately. Requests for changes must be made in person.


Chatham County Schools Code of Student Conduct 2015-2016

Policy Code: 4303 All students shall comply with the Code of Student Conduct of the Chatham County Schools, state and federal laws, school board policies, and local school rules governing student behavior and conduct. This Code applies to any student who is on school property, who is in attendance at school or at any school-sponsored activity, or whose conduct at any time, place, or cyberspace, on or off campus, has or is reasonably expected to have a direct and immediate impact on the orderly and efficient operation of the schools or the safety of individuals in the school environment. Student Expectation Students are expected to be familiar with all rules of behavior in the Code of Student Conduct. Students are to assist in promoting a safe and orderly school environment. Students are encouraged to report to school authorities any serious violation of the Code of Student Conduct. Violation of Board policies, the Code of Student Conduct, regulations issued by the individual school, or North Carolina General Statutes may result in some level of disciplinary action. Teachers and principals are encouraged to utilize a variety of disciplinary consequences to accomplish a positive change in student behavior. When, after considering mitigating factors, the principal determines that a student’s behavior warrants an out-of school suspension, the principal may impose a short-term suspension (10 days or less) or, for more serious violations of the Code of Student Conduct, may recommend a long-term suspension (greater than 10 days), a 365- day suspension, or expulsion, to the extent permitted by law and this policy. The superintendent must approve any suspensions of greater than ten (10) days. The Board of Education must approve any expulsion from school based on a recommendation of both the principal and the superintendent. Under state law certain violations require mandatory penalties for students, as identified below. Additionally, if a student in grades K-12 brings a firearm on to school property, the student shall be subject to a 365-day suspension from school. The Code of Student Conduct rules are leveled, indicating the severity of violation and type of consequence. Level I – Level I rule violations are less serious and shall not result in a long-term suspension. Any short term suspension for truancy shall not exceed two (2) school days. Level II – Level II rule violations involve more serious misconduct that may warrant a short-term suspension. Principals may recommend a long-term suspension based upon aggravating factors regarding the severity of the violation and/or safety concerns. Level III – Level III rule violations are more severe in nature and support long-term suspension. The principal may recommend a short-term suspension based on mitigating factors. Level IV – Level IV rule violations compromise the safety and welfare of students and staff and require a suspension under the North Carolina General Statutes. Level V – Level V allows for expulsion of a student, as provided by state statute, for a violation of the Code of Student Conduct, if the student is fourteen (14) years of age or older and the student’s behavior indicates that his/her continued presence in school constitutes a clear threat to the safety of other students or employees and the Board determines there is no appropriate alternative education program. Additionally, any student who is a registered sex offender under N.C. General Statutes 14-208 may be expelled.


RULES OF CONDUCT (After each offense is a suggested range of consequences. Principals have discretion to implement or recommend consequences above or below those suggested, but in no case shall a long-term suspension be given for a level I violation only.) LEVEL I – Possible Short-Term Suspension Only I-1 Disrespect/Noncompliance – Students shall comply with all directions of principals, teachers, substitute teachers, student teachers, teacher aides, bus drivers, and all other school personnel who are authorized to give such directions. Inappropriate conduct includes, but is not limited to, verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct showing disrespect. Suggested Consequences: Grades 6 – 12

• First offense: Up to 1 day OSS • Second offense: 1 day ISS to three days OSS • Up to ten days OSS

I-2 School/Class Attendance – Being tardy to class, skipping class/school, leaving campus without permission, or being in an unauthorized area is prohibited. Suggested Consequences for being tardy to class and being in an unauthorized area: Grades 6 – 12

1. First offense: Warning to 1 day ISS 2. Second offense: 1 day ISS to 3 days ISS 3. Third offense: 1 day OSS to 2 days OSS

Suggested Consequences for skipping class/school or leaving campus without permission: Grades 6 – 12

• First offense: Warning to 1 day OSS • Second offense: 1 day ISS to 3 days OSS • Third offense: 1 day OSS to 5 days OSS

Individual schools must create a plan for addressing incidents of being tardy and leaving school early. In no case, however, shall a student receive an out of school suspension for being tardy to school or leaving school early. I-3 Inappropriate Language – Cursing or use of vulgar, profane, or obscene language is prohibited. Suggested Consequences: Grades 6 – 12 HH. First offense: Warning to 3 days OSS II. Second offense: 3 days ISS to 5 days OSS JJ. Third offense: 5 days ISS to 10 days OSS I-4 Inappropriate Dress – Principals shall exercise appropriate discretion in implementing this policy, including making reasonable accommodations on the basis of students’ religious beliefs or medical conditions. Students are expected to adhere to standards of dress and appearance that are compatible with an effective learning environment.


Presenting a bodily appearance or wearing clothing which is disruptive, provocative, revealing, profane, vulgar, offensive or obscene, or which endangers the health or safety of the student or others is prohibited. Examples of prohibited dress or appearance include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Clothing that is sexually explicit or suggestive. b. Clothing and/or jewelry that promotes illegal substances or alcohol. c. Clothing, jewelry, and/or headwear that is decorated with profane words, vulgar language, gang related signs or colors, obscene pictures, images, or drawings, suggestive slogans, racial slogans, and/or other material reasonably likely to cause a substantial disruption in the school setting, including the Confederate battle flag. d. Leggings and jeggings are not considered pants and can be worn so long as the remainder of the outfit meets the dress code. No stomach or back should be showing at any time. Shirt straps should have three fingers’ width with no undergarments showing at any time. Lace-up shirts or shirts with lace down the sides are not permitted. Shirts must be long enough to cover skin/undergarments when the student raises his/her arms, or stands up from a seated position. e. Shorts and skirts must cover the top half of the thigh. Lace-up pants or pants with lace down the sides are not permitted. No pajama and/or bedtime attire is permitted unless approved by administration. f. Headwear is not permitted in the building unless approved by administration. This includes, but is not limited to, hats, ball caps, wave caps, headbands, toboggans, bandanas, sunglasses, coat or sweatshirt hoods, and spandex stockings. g. Sagging pants or pants that expose undergarments are not permitted. All pants must be worn at the hip. h. Shoes must be worn at all times. Bedroom slippers are not permitted unless approved by the administration. i. Students are not permitted to wear any adornment such as chains or spikes that reasonably could be perceived as or used as a weapon. j. Students are not permitted from wearing any attire that is prohibited by Policy 4314, Gang and Gang-Related Activities. Individual schools are free to specify additional examples of dress or appearance that are prohibited at that school under the terms of this policy. If a student’s dress or appearance is such that it constitutes a threat to the health or safety of others, distracts the attention of other students or staff from their work, or otherwise violates this dress code, the principal or principal’s designee may require the student to change his or her dress or appearance. Suggested Consequences: Grades 6 – 12 A. First offense: Warning to 1 day ISS B. Second offense: 2 days ISS to 1 day OSS C. Third offense: Up to 3 days OSS I-5 Wireless communication devices – The Board of Education recognizes that cellular phones and other wireless communication devices have become an important tool through which parents communicate with their children. Therefore, students are permitted to possess such devices on school property so long as the devices are not activated, used, displayed, or visible during the instructional day or as otherwise directed by school rules or school personnel. Wireless


communication devices include, but are not limited to, cellular phones, electronic devices with internet capability, paging devices, two-way radios, laser pointers, and similar devices. Administrators may authorize individual students to use wireless communication devices for personal purposes when deemed appropriate. Teachers and administrators may authorize individual students to use the devices for instructional purposes, provided that they supervise the students during such use. Although use generally is permitted before or after school, use of cellular phones and other wireless communication devices may be prohibited on school buses when noise from such devices interferes with the safe operation of the buses. In addition, elementary and middle school students who participate in afterschool programs are prohibited from using the wireless communication devices during such programs. Any device possessed or used in violation of this policy shall be confiscated and only returned to the student’s parents/guardian. Suggested consequences: Grades 6 – 12

• First offense: Warning to 1 day ISS • Second offense: 1 days ISS to 1 day OSS • Third offense: Up to 3 days OSS

I-6 Trespassing – No student shall be on the campus of any school except the one to which the student is assigned without the knowledge and consent of the officials of that school. Students who loiter at any school after the close of the school day will be considered trespassers. A student under suspension from school is trespassing if he/she appears on the property of any school or at any school sponsored activity during the suspension period without the express permission of the principal. Suggested Consequences: Grades 6 – 12

• First offense: 1 day ISS to 3 days OSS • Second offense: 3 days ISS to 5 days OSS • Third offense: 5 days ISS to 10 days OSS

I-7 Gambling – Students shall not participate in any unauthorized games of chance in which money or items of value may be won or lost. Suggested Consequences: Grades 6 – 12 1. First offense: 1 day ISS to 3 days OSS 2. Second offense: 3 days ISS to 5 days OSS 3. Third offense: 5 days ISS to 10 days OSS I-8 Misconduct on School Vehicle – School transportation service is a privilege, not a right. Students at all times while riding a school bus or other school vehicle shall observe the directives of the school bus driver. The following conduct or violation of any other rule of the Code of Student Conduct while on the school bus or other school vehicle is specifically prohibited and may result in temporary or permanent suspension from school transportation services and/or from school (and, certain aggravating factors may result in school-level consequences in addition to a bus suspension):


a. Delaying the bus schedule. b. Getting off at an unauthorized stop. c. Failing to observe established safety rules and regulations. d. Willfully trespassing upon a school bus. Suggested Consequences: K-12 First offense: Up to three days suspension from riding the bus Second offense: Up to five days suspension from riding the bus Third offense: Up to ten days suspension from riding the bus Fourth offense: Up to the remainder of the school year suspension from riding the bus I-9 Unauthorized commercial activity – Students may not engage in commercial activity (i.e. buying or selling items) unless pursuant to an authorized fundraiser or with written permission from an administrator. Suggested Consequences: Grades 6 – 12 1. First offense: 1 day ISS to 3 days OSS 2. Second offense: 3 days ISS to 5 days OSS 3. Third offense: 5 days ISS to 10 days OSS I-10 1-to-1 Student Laptop Program – Students must adhere to the guidelines found in the 1-to-1 Parent Student Laptop Handbook. Suggested Consequences: Intentional Property Damage 1. First offense: Up to 1 day OSS and loss of access to laptop at home for semester 2. Second offense: 1 day ISS to 3 days OSS and loss of access to laptop at home for

remainder of year 3. Third offense: 3 days ISS to 5 days OSS and loss of access to laptop at home for

remainder of year Software or Hardware Modification 1. First offense: Loss of access to laptop at home for semester 2. Second offense: 1 day ISS and loss of access to laptop at home for remainder of year 3. Third offense: 3 days ISS to 5 days OSS and loss of access to laptop at home for

remainder of year Level II – Short-Term Suspension/Possible Long-Term Suspension with Aggravating Factors II-1 Integrity – All students are expected to demonstrate integrity, civility, responsibility, and self-control, which are critical for establishing and maintaining a safe, orderly, and inviting school environment. Any student who engages in or attempts to engage in cheating, plagiarism, falsification, violation of software copyright laws, or violation of computer access shall be subject to disciplinary action. The following actions are specifically prohibited: 1. Cheating: giving or receiving of any unauthorized assistance on academic work. 2. Plagiarism: copying the language, structure, or idea of another and representing it as one's

own work. 3. Falsification: verbal or written statement of any untruth.


4. Violation of software copyright laws: unauthorized duplication of computer software (computer piracy), printed material related to computer software, and/or the use of pirated computer software.

Suggested Consequences: Grades 9-12 1. First offense: One day ISS and a “0” on the assignment 2. Second offense: Two days ISS and a “0” on the assignment 3. Third offense: Three days OSS and a “0” on the assignment Additionally, whenever a student engages in cheating, plagiarism, or falsification, the student shall receive a zero on the assignment and shall be referred to a counselor. II-2 Tobacco – No student shall use, possess, or display any tobacco product. This restriction applies when the student is anywhere on school system property or at any school-sponsored activity as a visitor or spectator. The following definitions apply for purposes of this policy: a. Tobacco Product: cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, snuff, and any other items containing or reasonably resembling tobacco or tobacco products. b. Tobacco Use: smoking, chewing, dipping, or any other use of tobacco products. c. Display: having any tobacco product in a location or position that is visible to students or school personnel The exceptions to this policy are as follows: a. The display of tobacco products does not extend to display that has a legitimate instructional or pedagogical purpose and is approved by a teacher or school administrator; and b. A principal may permit tobacco products to be included in instructional or research activities in the school building if the activity is conducted or supervised by the faculty member overseeing the instruction or research and the activity does not involve smoking, chewing, or otherwise ingesting the tobacco product. Suggested Consequences: 1. First offense: After school detention to 1 day OSS and a conference with the student’s

parents/guardians. The conference with the parents/guardians may be conducted over the telephone, but must be held within three days of the violation. Students and their parents will be provided with at least 24 hours notice of a detention and will be responsible for arranging transportation for the student to/from detention. While in detention, the student will be provided with information concerning the harmful effects of smoking. If a student does not attend a detention period or if a student’s parents/guardians do not confer with the principal within three days of a first offense, the student will be suspended for one day.

2. Second offense: Up to 3 days OSS 3. Third offense: 3 to 5 days OSS II-3 Inappropriate Literature, Illustrations, or Images – The possession of literature, illustrations, or images which significantly disrupts the educational process or which are obscene is prohibited. Suggested Consequences: Grades 6 – 12 1. First offense: Up to 1 days OSS 2. Second offense: 1 day ISS to 3 days OSS


3. Third offense: Up to 10 days OSS, possible long-term suspension with aggravating factors.

II-4 Violation of Technology Responsible Use Policy – No student shall engage in conduct prohibited by Policy 3225/7320 (Technology Responsible Use) (Please refer to the entire policy). Consequences include, but are not limited to: 1. After school detention 2. ISS 3. OSS 4. Loss of laptop up to a semester II-5 Abusive, Harassing, or Seriously Disrespectful Language – The use of any language, whether written, oral, or electronic, which is abusive, harassing, or seriously disrespectful and which disrupts the classroom or school environment is specifically prohibited. Suggested Consequences: Grades 6 – 12 1. First offense: Up to 3 days OSS 2. Second offense: 3 days ISS to 10 days OSS 3. Third offense: Up to 10 days OSS, possible long-term suspension with aggravating

factors. II-6 Class/Activity Disturbance – Any physical or verbal disturbance which occurs within the school environment and which interrupts or interferes with teaching or orderly conduct of class/school activities is prohibited. Horseplay is considered a disturbance to the school environment. Suggested Consequences: Grades 6 – 12 1. First offense: Up to 3 days OSS 2. Second offense: 3 days ISS to 10 days OSS 3. Third offense: Up to 10 days OSS, possible long-term suspension with aggravating

factors. II-7 School Disturbance – No student shall, by use of passive resistance, noise, threat, fear, intimidation, coercion, force, violence, or any other form of conduct, cause the disruption of any lawful function, mission, or process of the school. Suggested Consequences: Grades 6 – 12 1. First offense: Up to 1 days OSS 2. Second offense: 1 day ISS to 3 days OSS 3. Third offense: Up to 10 days OSS, possible long-term suspension with aggravating

factors. II-8 School Transportation Disturbance – Any physical or verbal disturbance which occurs on school transportation and which interrupts or interferes with the safe and orderly operation of the vehicle is prohibited. Suggested Consequences:


Grades 6 – 12 1. First offense: Up to 1 days OSS 2. Second offense: 1 day ISS to 3 days OSS 3. Third offense: Up to 10 days OSS, possible long-term suspension with aggravating

factors. II-9 Disruptive Protest – No student on school property or on property adjacent thereto shall engage in any protest, march, picket, sit-in, boycott, walkout, or other activity which has as its purpose the disruption of any lawful function, mission, or process of the school, or in fact creates such a disruption. Suggested Consequences: Grades 6 – 12 1. First offense: Up to 1 days OSS 2. Second offense: 1 day ISS to 3 days OSS 3. Third offense: Up to 10 days OSS, possible long-term suspension with aggravating

factors. II-10 False Fire Alarm – No student shall set off, attempt to set off, or aid and abet anyone in giving a false fire alarm. No student shall interfere with or damage any part of a fire alarm, fire detection, smoke detection, fire extinguishing system, or emergency escape system. Suggested Consequences: Grades 6 – 12 1. First offense: 3 days OSS to 5 days OSS 2. Second offense: 5 days OSS to 10 days OSS 3. Third offense: Up to 10 days OSS, possible long-term suspension with aggravating

factors. II-11 Fire Setting/Incendiary Material – The possession of any incendiary material (including but not limited to matches, lighters, or lighter fluid) or the use of any material reasonably likely to result in a fire on school property is prohibited. Suggested Consequences: Grades 6 – 12 1. First offense: Up to 3 days OSS 2. Second offense: 3 days ISS to 5 days OSS 3. Third offense: Up to 10 days OSS, possible long-term suspension with aggravating

factors. II-12 Property Damage – No student shall intentionally damage or attempt to damage or deface school property, another’s personal property, or private property. Suggested Consequences: Grades 6 – 12 1. First offense: Up to 5 days OSS 2. Second offense: 5 days OSS to 10 days OSS 3. Third offense: Up to 10 days OSS, possible long-term suspension with aggravating

factors.


II-13 Theft – No student shall steal, attempt to steal, or knowingly be in possession of stolen property, including cafeteria food. Suggested Consequences: Grades 6 – 12 1. First offense: 1 day ISS to 5 days OSS 2. Second offense: 2 days ISS to 10 days OSS 3. Third offense: Up to 10 days OSS, possible long-term suspension with aggravating

factors. II-14 Extortion – No student shall attempt to extort money, personal property, or personal services. Suggested Consequences: Grades 6 – 12 1. First offense: Up to 3 days OSS 2. Second offense: Up to 5 days OSS 3. Third offense: Up to 10 days OSS, possible long-term suspension with aggravating

factors. II-15 Indecent Exposure/Sexual Behavior – No student shall engage in behavior which is indecent, overly affectionate, or of a sexual nature. Suggested Consequences: Grades 6 – 12 1. First offense: 1 days ISS to 3 days OSS 2. Second offense: 3 days ISS to 5 days OSS 3. Third offense: Up to 10 days OSS, possible long-term suspension with aggravating

factors. II-16 Discrimination/Harassment/Bullying – No student shall engage in conduct prohibited by Policies 1710/4021/7230 (Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying) (Please refer to the entire policies). Note: A student who is convicted of cyber-bullying a school employee shall be transferred to another school within the district. If there is no other appropriate school within the district, the student shall be transferred to a different class or assigned to a teacher who was not involved as the victim of the cyber-bullying. The superintendent may modify, in writing, the required transfer of an individual student on a case-by-case basis. Suggested Consequences: Grades 6 – 12 1. First offense: 1 days ISS to 3 days OSS 2. Second offense: 3 days ISS to 5 days OSS 3. Third offense: Up to 10 days OSS, possible long-term suspension with aggravating

factors. II-17 Sexual Harassment – No student shall engage in conduct prohibited by Policy 1736/4026/7236 (Sexual Harassment Defined) (Please refer to the entire policy). Suggested Consequences: Grades 6 – 12


1. First offense: 3 days OSS to 5 days OSS 2. Second offense: 5 days OSS to 10 days OSS 3. Third offense: Up to 10 days OSS, possible long-term suspension with aggravating

factors. II-18 Threat/False Threat – No student shall make any threat through written or verbal language, sign, or act which conveys a serious expression of intent to cause harm or violence. Furthermore, no student shall make a false threat of harm or violence, even in jest, which causes or is reasonably likely to cause fear or a disruption to school activities. Suggested Consequences: Grades 6 – 12 1. First offense: 1 days ISS to 3 days OSS 2. Second offense: 3 days ISS to 5 days OSS 3. Third offense: Up to 10 days OSS, possible long-term suspension with aggravating

factors. II-19 Physical Aggression/Fighting – Physical aggression or fighting toward students and other people is prohibited. A student who is attacked may use reasonable force in self-defense, but only to the extent necessary to get free from the attack and notify proper school authorities. A student who exceeds reasonable force may be disciplined even though someone else provoked the fight. No student shall engage in fighting or physical aggression towards others, including but not limited to: a. Choking, hitting, slapping, shoving, scratching, spitting, biting, blocking the passage of, or throwing objects at another person in an aggressive, confrontational or dangerous manner; b. Taking any action or making comments or writing messages that might reasonably be expected to result in a fight or physical aggression. Suggested Consequences: Grades 6 – 12 1. First offense: 3 day OSS to 10 days OSS 2. Second offense: 5 days OSS to 10 days OSS 3. Third offense: Up to 10 days OSS, possible long-term suspension with aggravating

factors. II-20 Failure to Report Firearm – Any student who has knowledge that another student possesses or intends to bring a firearm on any school campus or to any school activity shall report this information to school or law enforcement authorities immediately. Suggested Consequences: Students may be suspended out of school for up to ten days and/or, if aggravating factors are present, recommended for long-term suspension. II-21 Hazing – Hazing is prohibited. No group or individual shall require a student to wear abnormal dress, play abusive or ridiculous tricks on him/her, frighten, scold, beat, harass, or subject him/her to personal indignity. Suggested Consequences: Grades 6 – 12 1. First offense: 1 day OSS to 3 days OSS


2. Second offense: 5 days OSS to 10 days OSS 3. Third offense: Up to 10 days OSS, possible long-term suspension with aggravating

factors. II-22 Search and Seizure – A student's failure to permit searches and seizures as provided in Policy 4342 (Student Searches) is prohibited. (Please refer to entire policy) Suggested Consequences: Students may be suspended out of school for up to ten days and/or, if aggravating factors are present, recommended for long-term suspension. II-23 Aiding and Abetting – No student shall aid or abet another student in violating any rule in the Code of Student Conduct. This includes videoing incidents for the purpose of posting on social media. Suggested Consequences: Students may be suspended out of school for up to ten days and/or, if aggravating factors are present, recommended for long-term suspension. LEVEL III – Suggested Consequences for Level III violations: Level III violations support long-term suspension, although a short-term suspension may result if mitigating factors are found to be present. Please note that some policy violations below contain specific consequences for the first and subsequent violations. III-1 Narcotics, Alcoholic Beverages, Controlled Substances, Chemicals, and Drug Paraphernalia – No student shall possess, use, distribute, sell, possess with intent to distribute or sell, or conspire or attempt to distribute or sell, or be under the influence of any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, anabolic steroid, other controlled substance, any alcoholic beverage, malt beverage, fortified wine, other intoxicating liquor, drug paraphernalia, counterfeit substance, any unauthorized prescription drug, or any other chemicals or products with the intention of bringing about a state of exhilaration, euphoria, or of otherwise altering the student’s mood or behavior. The proper use of a drug authorized by valid medical prescription from a legally authorized healthcare provider shall not be considered a violation of this rule when the drug is taken by the person for whom the drug was prescribed, in accordance with Policy 6425 (Administering Medicines to Students). For the purpose of the Code of Student Conduct the following definitions apply: Possession: having the prohibited substance on the student’s person or in another place where the student, either alone or jointly with others, has control over it. This may include, but is not limited to, possession of a prohibited substance in an automobile, locker, book bag, or desk. Use: the consumption, injection, inhalation or absorption of a prohibited substance into a student’s body by any means. Under the influence: the use of any prohibited substance at any time or place when the prohibited substance would influence a student’s mood, behavior, or learning to any degree. Counterfeit Substance: any substance that is described or presented with the intention of deceiving another into believing that it is a substance prohibited under this policy. Unauthorized Prescription Drug: any drug or medication that has not been prescribed for the student.


Drug Paraphernalia: objects used for ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing controlled substances into the body, e.g., pipes, rolling papers, “roach” clips. Relevant evidence may be considered in determining whether an object is drug paraphernalia. Conspiracy: an agreement by two (2) or more persons to commit an unlawful act in violation of this policy. Sell: the exchange of a prohibited substance for money, property, or any other benefit or item of value. Possess with Intent to Distribute/Sell: Intent to distribute or sell may be determined from the amount of the prohibited substance found, the manner in which it was packaged, the presence of packaging materials such as scales, baggies or other containers, or from statements or actions of the student that demonstrate an intent to distribute or sell. Distribute: to transmit a prohibited substance to one or more other persons. For purposes of this definition, a student has not “distributed” a prohibited substance (but may be guilty of “possession” or “use”) if the student’s only involvement is to share or pass a prohibited substance with other students in the course of using it, so long as the student was not the one who brought the prohibited substances onto school property or otherwise made it available to other persons. A student may be guilty of “distributing” a prohibited substance even if the substance is given freely rather than exchanged for something of value. For offenses involving only possession, conspiracy to possess, use, and/or being under the influence of a substance prohibited by this policy, the following shall apply: First offense: The student’s suspension will be reduced to a 5-day short-term suspension if the student and parent/guardian agree to obtain a substance abuse assessment from a substance abuse professional. A letter including recommendations from the substance abuse assessor must be presented before the student may return to school. Failure to comply with any of the substance abuse professional’s recommendation reactivates the short- or long-term suspension that was otherwise imposed. Second offense: The student’s suspension will be reduced to a 10-day short-term suspension if the student and parent/guardian agree to obtain substance abuse treatment at a state-approved substance abuse agency. A letter including recommendations from the substance abuse counselor must be presented before the student may return to school. Failure to comply with any of the substance abuse professional’s recommendation reactivates the long-term suspension. Note: These alternatives to long-term suspension are cumulative for a student’s career in the Chatham County Schools and shall not be offered for third and subsequent offenses unless an exception is made by the superintendent based on mitigating factors. III-2 Gang and Gang-Related Activity – The Board of Education believes that gangs and gang-related activities pose a serious safety threat to students and staff members of the Chatham County Schools and can significantly disrupt the educational environment. a. No student shall participate in any gang-related activities. For purposes of this policy: 1. A “gang” is any ongoing organization, association, or group of three or more persons,

whether formal or informal, having as one of its primary activities the commission of criminal acts, and having a common name or common identifying sign, colors or symbols.

2. “Gang-related activities” are any activities engaged in by a student on behalf of an identified gang; to perpetuate the existence of an identified gang; to effect the common purpose and design of an identified gang; or to represent gang affiliation, loyalty, or solidarity.


b. Conduct prohibited by this policy includes: 1. Wearing, possessing, using, distributing, displaying, or selling any clothing, jewelry,

emblems, badges, symbols, signs, visible tattoos and body markings, or other items, with the intent to convey or promote membership or affiliation in any gang;

2. Communicating either verbally or nonverbally (e.g., gestures, handshakes, slogans, drawings), with the intent to convey or promote membership or affiliation in any gang;

3. Tagging, or otherwise defacing school or personal property with symbols or slogans intended to convey or promote membership or affiliation in any gang;

4. Requiring payment of protection, money or insurance, or otherwise intimidating or threatening any person in connection with gang-related activity;

5. Inciting other students to intimidate or to act with physical violence upon any other person in connection with gang-related activity;

6. Soliciting others for gang membership; 7. Conspiring to commit/committing any violation of this policy or committing or

conspiring to commit any other illegal act or other violation of school district policies that relates to gang activity.

c. Before being suspended for a first offense of wearing gang-related attire (when not involved in any other kind of gang-related activity or behavior), a student may receive a warning and be allowed to immediately change or remove the attire as an alternative to disciplinary action. d. The superintendent or designee shall regularly consult with law enforcement officials to identify examples of gang-related items, symbols and behaviors and shall provide each principal with this information. Parents and students shall be notified that such information is maintained in the principal’s office, that it is subject to change, and that the principal’s office may be consulted for updates. In providing this information for parents and students, the school system acknowledges that not all potential gang indicators connote actual membership in a gang. III-3 Weapons and Dangerous Instruments/Substances – No student shall possess, handle, or transmit any weapon, facsimile of a weapon, dangerous instruments, substances or other object that can reasonably be considered or used as a weapon or dangerous instrument/substances. This does not apply to any student who finds a weapon or dangerous instrument/substances on school property or receives it from another person on school property and who immediately reports the weapon or dangerous instrument/substances to school or law enforcement authorities. For the purpose of the Code of Student Conduct, weapons include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Loaded or unloaded firearms, including guns, pistols, or rifles; b. Destructive devices, explosives, including bombs, dynamite cartridges, grenade mines; c. Fireworks; d. Gunpowder, ammunition, or bullets; e. Knives, including pocket knives, bowie knives, switchblades, dirks, or daggers; f. Slingshots or slungshots; g. Leaded canes; h. Blackjacks; i. Metal knuckles; j. BB guns; k. Air rifles or air pistols; l. Stun guns or other electrical shock weapons, such as tasers;


m. Icepicks; n. Razors or razor blades (except safety razors designed and used solely for personal shaving) o. Any sharp, pointed, or edged instruments, except unaltered nail files and clips and tools used solely for preparation of food, instruction, and maintenance. p. Any object used as a weapon. Note: Refer to Level IV: Rule IV–2 for violations involving firearms or destructive devices. III-4 Assault – No student shall cause or attempt to cause serious physical injury to another person. For the purposes of this policy “serious physical injury” shall refer to any significant or aggravated bodily injury, including but not limited to broken bone(s), loss or chipping of teeth, loss or impairment of vision, loss of consciousness, internal injuries, scarring or other disfigurement, significant bleeding, lacerations resulting in sutures, significant bruising, severe or prolonged pain, any injury requiring hospitalization for any period of time, and/or any injury resulting in medical treatment beyond simple first aid procedures. Note: If a teacher is assaulted or injured by a student and as a result the student is re-assigned to alternative education services, long-term suspended, or expelled, the student shall not be returned to that teacher’s classroom unless the teacher consents. III-5 Assault Involving Weapon/Dangerous Instrument/Substances – No student shall assault another using a weapon, dangerous instrument, or dangerous substances. Note: Refer to Level IV for violations involving firearms or destructive devices. III-6 Bomb Threat – No student shall make a bomb threat or hoax by making a false report that a device designed to cause damage or destruction by explosion, blasting, or burning is located on the school premises or at the site of school activities. No student shall with the intent to perpetrate a hoax, conceal, place or display on school property or the site of school activities any device or artifact so as to cause any person reasonably to believe the same to be a bomb or other destructive device III-7 Bomb Threat: Aiding/Abetting – No student shall aid, and/or abet in making a bomb threat or hoax by making a false report that a device designed to cause damage or destruction by explosion, blasting, or burning is located on the school premises or at the site of school activities. III-8 Acts of Terror – a. No student shall make a report that he or she knows or should know is false, that any device, substance or material designed to cause harmful or life threatening illness or injury to another person, is located on school property or at the site of a school activity. b. No student shall, with intent to perpetrate a hoax, conceal, place, disseminate or display on school property or at the site of a school activity any device, machine, instrument, artifact, letter, package, material, or substance, so as to cause a reasonable person to believe the same to be a substance or material capable of causing harmful or life-threatening illness or injury to another person. c. No student shall threaten to commit an act of terror on school property or at the site of a school activity that is designed to cause, or is likely to cause, serious injury or death to another person, when the threat is intended to cause, or actually causes, a significant disruption to the instructional day or a school-sponsored activity.


d. No student shall make a report that he or she knows is false, that an act of terror designed to cause, or likely to cause, serious injury or death to another person on school property or at the site of a school-sponsored activity is imminent, when that report is intended to cause, or actually causes, a significant disruption to the instructional day or a school-sponsored activity. e. No student shall aid, abet, and/or conspire to commit any of the acts described in section 1-4 of this policy. LEVEL IV – Suspensions Required under State Law Firearm/Destructive Device K-12 – Any student in grades K-12 shall be recommended by the principal for a suspension of 365 calendar days for bringing a firearm or explosive device onto school property or to a school-sponsored event off school property, or for possessing a firearm or explosive or explosive device on school property or at a school-sponsored event off school property. School property includes any property owned, used or leased by the Board of Education, including school buses, other vehicles and school bus stops. Principals are required to refer to the law enforcement system any student who brings a firearm or weapon to school. a. Firearm: A weapon, including a starter gun, which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of any such weapon; or any firearm muffler or firearm silencer. The term shall not include an inoperable antique firearm, a BB gun, stun gun, air rifle, or air pistol. b. Destructive Device: An explosive, incendiary, or poison gas; bomb; grenade; rocket having a propellant charge of more than four ounces; missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than one quarter ounce; mine; or device similar to any of the devices listed in this definition. Violation of this section shall result in suspension from school for 365 days unless modified by the superintendent or Board of Education on a case-by-case basis. The 365-day suspension does not apply to any student who finds the firearm on school property or receives it from another person on school property and who delivers the weapon, immediately, to school or law enforcement authorities. LEVEL V – Expulsion A student fourteen (14) years of age or older may be expelled for a violation of this Code of Conduct if the student’s behavior indicates that the student’s continued presence in the school constitutes a clear threat to the safety of other students or employees, and the Board determines there is no appropriate alternative educational program. Additionally, any student who is a registered sex offender under N.C. General Statutes 14-208 may be expelled. Revised 07/20/2015


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Development 20 Required Teacher Workday

18 Optional Teacher Workday 19 Required Teacher Workday 20 Required Staff

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5 End of 1st 6-weeks (9-12) 12 Required Staff Development 27 End of 1st 9-weeks (K-8) 30 Required Staff Development

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