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WALTER M. WILLIAMS
HIGH SCHOOL
Mission Statement: Through rigorous academic standards, forwardthinking instruction and positive interpersonal relationships, Williams High School is preparing
students to thrive in a rapidly changing society.
Student Handbook 2015 2016
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Table of Contents
Principal’s Message (2) Bell Schedules (3) Teacher Contact Info (4) Attendance (6)
Excused Absences (7) MakeUp Work (7) Excessive Absences (7) Tardy Policy (7) Skipping Policy (7) Early Dismissal (8)
Academics (9) Grading System (9) Examination Policy (9)
Academic Excellence Recognition (10) Criteria for Junior Marshall Program (10) Criteria for National Honor Societies (10) Class Rank Determination (10) Valedictorian & Salutatorian Recognition (11) Graduation/Promotion Requirements (11)
Academic Integrity (11) Drivers’ Education Class (12) Discipline (13) Dress Code Policy (14) Electronics Use Policy (14) NonCompliance Policy (15) Safety and Order Policy (15) Campus Crime Stoppers Program (15) Facilities & Procedural Information (16)
Accidents (16) Books (16) Class Schedules (16) Fire & Tornado Drills (16) Food & Drink on Campus (16) Immunizations (16) Inclement Weather (17) Insurance (17) Lockers (17) Lost & Found (17) Lunch/Cafeteria (17) Media Center (18) Medication Policy (18) Parking Area/Lots (18) Student Automobiles (18) Transcripts (19) Transportation – School Bus (19) Visitors (19)
Extracurricular Activities (20) Random Drug Testing (20) Athletic Eligibility (20)
WHS Student Clubs & Organizations (21) Receipt of Handbook (22)
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Principal’s Message
Welcome to Williams High School, home of the Bulldogs! We are excited about this school year and we expect this year to be the best one yet! The Williams High School faculty and staff are committed to your success and we want to ensure that every student has the opportunity to make the most of their high school experience. Our expectation is that you will bring a positive attitude and a strong desire for success in order to meet your academic and personal goals. We have developed this handbook to cover the basic expectations, rules and procedures governing the way students, staff, parents and others relate within the high school community. Our hope is to provide for the general welfare of all involved, while respecting the rights and aspirations of the student. We encourage students and parents to become familiar with the basic principles incorporated in this handbook, as well as the ABSS Student Code of Conduct. This handbook is a valuable source of information, so please take full advantage of all the details found inside. On behalf of the administrative team, I wish you a successful school year. Sincerely,
Joe Ferrell Dr. Joe Ferrell Principal Assistant Principals: Mrs. Yolanda Anderson · Mr. Robert Drummond · Mrs. Stephanie Hunt
Introduction This handbook provides both general information about our school and highlights the most often used policies and procedures. We suggest that you read it carefully. After reading and reviewing the handbook, please complete the verification form in the back of the book and return it to your homeroom teacher. Should you have any questions regarding any aspect of the handbook, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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BELL SCHEDULES
Regular Day Schedule: Hallways Open 8:10 First Block 8:20 – 9:55 *Lunches Second Block 10:00 – 11:35 1st Lunch 11:35 – 12:05 Third Block 11:40 – 1:45 2nd Lunch 12:25 – 12:55 Fourth Block 1:50 – 3:25 3rd Lunch 1:15 – 1:45 Homeroom Schedule: Hallways Open 8:10 Homeroom 8:20 – 8:35 First Block 8:40 – 10:10 *Lunches Second Block 10:15 – 11:45 1st Lunch 11:45 – 12:15 Third Block 11:50 – 1:50 2nd Lunch 12:35 – 1:05 Fourth Block 1:55 – 3:25 3rd Lunch 1:20 – 1:50 Early Release Schedule: Hallways Open 8:10 First Block 8:20 – 9:10 *Lunches Second Block 9:15 – 10:05 1st Lunch 10:05 – 10:30 Third Block 10:10 – 11:30 2nd Lunch 10:35 – 11:00 Fourth Block 11:35 – 12:25 3rd Lunch 11:05 – 11:30 2Hour Delay Schedule: Hallways Open 10:10 First Block 10:20 – 11:25 *Lunches Second Block 11:30 – 12:35 1st Lunch 12:35 – 1:05 Third Block 12:40 – 2:15 2nd Lunch 1:10 – 1:40 Fourth Block 2:20 – 3:25 3rd Lunch 1:45 – 2:15 3Hour Delay Schedule: Hallways Open 11:10 First Block 11:20 – 12:10 *Lunches Second Block 12:15 – 1:05 1st Lunch 1:05 – 1:30 Third Block 1:10 – 2:30 2nd Lunch 1:35 – 2:00 Fourth Block 2:30 – 3:25 3rd Lunch 2:05 – 2:30
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TEACHER CONTACT INFO
Adams, Sherri [email protected] Allen, Veronica [email protected] Allison, Marie [email protected] Alters, Stacey [email protected] Askew, Patti [email protected] Baker, Kathy [email protected] Bowden, Natasha [email protected] Bower, Erica [email protected] Bratton, Jason [email protected] Brewer, James [email protected] Brink, Susan [email protected] CalderGreen, Laurie [email protected] Caldwell, KC [email protected] Cecil, Lucas [email protected] Champion, Cindy [email protected] Crites, Jessica [email protected] Culler, Kelly [email protected] Curtis, Alicia [email protected] Dalton, Mary mary [email protected] Davis, Todd [email protected] Deal, Sandra [email protected] Farber, Robin [email protected] French, Robin [email protected] Gilliam, Cindy [email protected] Grant, David [email protected] Griffin, Teresa [email protected] Harper, Jillian [email protected] Mary Margaret Harris [email protected] Harrison, Dee [email protected] Hayes, Kyle [email protected] Jones, Lorin [email protected] Jordan, Bo [email protected] Knapp, Jason [email protected] Krist, Jeremy [email protected] Lee, Betsy [email protected] Lee, Gregg [email protected] Maher, Annmarie [email protected] Marowitz, Josh [email protected] McGill, James [email protected] McKinney, Freebird [email protected] Moore, Julie [email protected] Osborne, John [email protected] Parker, Daphne [email protected] Quick, Jacque [email protected] Ray, Megan [email protected] ReynoldsBowers, Ashley [email protected] Ringwalt, Stuart [email protected]
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TEACHER CONTACT INFO Schledorn, Neil [email protected] Shibata, Loma [email protected] Sizemore, Dee [email protected] Smith, Brian [email protected] Smith, Jim [email protected] Smith, Tamara [email protected] Snider, Allison [email protected] Steele, Kim [email protected] Stone, Nadine [email protected] Stys, Michael [email protected] Trevathan, Elizabeth [email protected] Upchurch, Jon [email protected] Wall, Denise [email protected] WarrenSummers, Geanna [email protected] Williams, Carter [email protected] Williams, Sharon [email protected] Williamson, Deshannon [email protected] Wilson, Kojo [email protected] Wimberley, Dylan [email protected] Womack, Kristen [email protected] Wooten, Rob [email protected] Wrenn, Heath [email protected]
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ATTENDANCE
Excused Absences (4400.2) A child may be temporarily excused from attendance at school on account of sickness or other unavoidable cause which does not constitute unlawful absence as defined by the State Board of Education. The authority to excuse a student for a lawful absence shall rest with the principal or designee. The principal shall exercise his/her authority to excuse absences in a reasonable manner, keeping the best interest of the student in mind. Any absence not approved by the principal or his/her designee is an unexcused absence. Permissible reasons for excusing an absence include:
1. Illness or injury which prevents the child from being physically able to attend school.
2. Quarantine, definedas isolation of the child as ordered by the Alamance County Health Department or by the State Board of Health.
3. Death in the Immediate Family. The immediate family generally includes grandparents, parents, brothers and sisters.
4. Medical, Dental, or Other Health Care Provider Appointments when accompanied by a written excuse with the health care provider’s signature or stamp. Whenever possible, such appointments should be scheduled during nonschool hours.
5. Court or Administrative Proceedings at which the attendance of the child is required. Verification of required court attendance must be submitted to the appropriate school official.
6. Religious Observances, if the tenets of a religion to which a child or his parents adhere require or suggest the observance of a religious event. The parent/guardian or custodian must seek prior approval of the principal for such absences, and the approval should be granted unless the religious observance or the cumulative effect of religious observances is of such duration as to interfere with the education of the child.
7. Educational Opportunity, such as travel with a valid educational component. Prior approval from the principal or designee must be obtained.
8. Local School Board Policy: The principal or designee may excuse temporary or occasional absences for other reasons in accordance with local school board policies, provided that the student has been in attendance for at least onehalf of a school day during the current school year.
9. Absence Related to Deployment Activities: Additional excused absences may be granted for a student whose parent or legal guardian is an active duty member of the uniformed services and has been called to duty for, is on leave from, or immediately returned from deployment to a combat zone or combat support posting for the purpose of visiting said parent or legal guardian.
All absences not classified as excused (1 9 above) are deemed unexcused. An absence also will be deemed “unexcused,” unless the student’s parent/guardian or custodian provides written documentation of the reason(s) for the absence to the principal or designee within two (2) school days of the student’s return to school.
A student who is suspended for misconduct will not be considered absent without excuse for the purpose of this policy. Such absences will be considered unexcused for the purpose of makeup work and cocurricular and extracurricular activities. However, students suspended for ten (10) days or less will have the opportunity to take any quarterly, semester or grading period examinations missed during the suspension period.
A student who is out of class as a result of participation in field trips, athletics, or other schoolsponsored activities approved by the principal will not be considered absent without excuse for purpose of this policy.
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MakeUp Work (4400.3) When any absence occurs, whether excused or unexcused, the student is expected to obtain and make up missed work. Students shall be allowed to make up work from an excused absence without penalty within reasonable limitations. A student is responsible for obtaining any and all work missed due to these absences from his/her teachers. Assigned work or tests missed during an excused absence or a school sponsored activity must be made up within three (3) school days after the absence or within a time frame that is agreed to by the teacher and the student. Excessive Absences (4400.4) In compliance with the compulsory attendance law (G.S. 115C378), attendance letters are generated upon three (3), six (6), and ten (10) cumulative unexcused absences in a year.
The Superintendent shall establish consistent procedures at each grade level for referring students who receive attendance letters to the Student Services Team (SST). The SST will attempt to conduct student/parent conferences after six and ten cumulative unexcused absences, and will develop intervention plans designed to improve student attendance.
Tardy (4220.4, Rule # 5) It is the responsibility of the student to arrive on time for school and class. Excessive or unexcused tardies are considered a disciplinary problem and will be handled through the school disciplinary procedures. A student who arrives at school after 8:20 a.m. should report directly to the main office and sign in, otherwise report to their first block class. Consequences for unexcused tardies will be as follows and will begin with the first offense at each 9 weeks:
● 1st Tardy = Teacher Consequence w/Parent Contact Required ● 2nd Tardy = Referral to Administration w/ one full day of ISS ● 3rd Tardy = Referral to Administration w/ 2 Full Days of In School Suspension Minimum ● 4th Tardy (and beyond) = Referral to Administration w/Parent Conference Minimum Up to and
Including Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Skipping (4220.4, Rule # 5) 1st Skipping Offense:
OnCampus Occurrence – Referral to Administration w/Consequences of up to (2) two days of ISS and Parent Contact.
OffCampus Occurrence – Referral to Administration w/Consequences of up to (2) two days of OSS and Parent Contact.
2nd Skipping Offense: Referral to Administration w/ Consequences given: On Campus:
2nd Offense 1 Day OSS 3rd Offense 2 Days OSS 4th Offense Admin. Discretion
Off Campus:
2nd Offense 3 days OSS 3rd offense 4 days OSS 4th Offense Admin. Discretion
Note: Seniors caught taking an underclassman offcampus for lunch will lose their offcampus lunch privileges at the discretion of administration, including for the remainder of the academic year.
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Early Dismissal All early dismissals will be handled through the main office. A student planning to check out of school early during the day must bring a note signed by the parent/guardian on the day they will sign out. This note should be given to the attendance secretary before 8:20 am on the day of their early departure. Before leaving school, the student must check out through the main office. A student leaving for a schoolsponsored activity is responsible for notifying his/her teacher. A student must have a pass from a teacher to sign out between classes or during lunch. Should a student become ill while at school, the parent will be called to take the student home or to secure permission for the student to drive home. An administrator or secretary must speak with a parent/guardian, or authorized emergency contact person BEFORE the student can leave school. If students are not in the office or not checked out properly, the class absence will be considered an unauthorized absence and disciplinary measures may be taken.
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ACADEMICS
In order to graduate from high school, each student must earn a minimum number of credits as described below and complete a specific course of study as outlined by the AlamanceBurlington School System and/or the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
● For students who first entered high school in the 201112 school year and earlier, 24 credits are required to graduate.
● For students who first entered high school in the 201213 school year, 25 credits are required to graduate.
● For students who first entered high school in the 201314 school year and later, 28 credits are required to graduate.
Grading System
A 90 100 B 80 89 C 70 79 D 60 69 F 59 and below
An incomplete (INC) is given to students whose work is unfinished because of illness or some other unavoidable absence, as approved by the principal. Report cards are issued each nine weeks. Interim progress reports are issued every three weeks. This information is also available online at wwh.abss.k12.nc.us located under the “Parent” tab. Here you may register your child’s information to access attendance, academic progress (grades online), and demographic information. Examination Policy An exam will be administered at the end of each semester for block courses. State End of Course Exams will be administered as the final exam. Any student enrolled in a course with an EOC must take the exam during the regularly scheduled time. Any student who does not sit for the End of Course exam will not receive credit for the course and also will not be eligible for summer school.
1. Students taking exams will remain in class during the entire exam period. 2. All exams will be taken at the scheduled time except for hardship cases that must be presented to
the principal for approval prior to the exam date. 3. Exam grades will count as 20% of the final grade. 4. Exam exemptions may be earned and used only by SENIORS. Seniors who are eligible to graduate
may be exempt from final examinations in classes where they have an A average (unweighted) for each quarter of the course. Seniors may not exempt state endofcourse exams.
Exam Make Up: Students who are absent will need to make up the exam on designated makeup dates.
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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE RECOGNITION Criteria for the Junior Marshal Program Students having outstanding academic performance in grades nine, ten, and eleven may be recognized as junior marshals to serve as guides for graduation activities. The junior marshals will be selected on the basis of quality point and class rank at the end of the third grading period of the eleventh grade year. The top ten students from the junior class will serve as marshals. Criteria for National Honor Societies The purpose of the National Honor Society is to recognize those students in the junior or senior classes who have excelled in scholarship, leadership, character and service. Membership is based on the following:
a) Each student must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.60 (not weighted). b) Each student must qualify in the areas of character, leadership, and service on the faculty
rating scale. Note: Once a student becomes a member of the National Honor Society, he or she must maintain these standards. Misconduct may result in immediate dismissal. Honor Societies include:
National English Honor Society National French Honor Society National Latin Honor Society Mathematics Honor Society (Mu Alpha Theta) National Art Honor Society National Honor Society National Technical Honor Society Spanish Honor Society
Class Rank Determination
1. Class rank will be a composite of grades for all courses for which unit credit was granted in high school (9–12).
a. Note: Grades transferred from schools where class rank is determined by a different system shall be converted to the ABSS ranking system. Grades earned in systemsponsored summer school, other principal approved courses offered outside of ABSS, and principalapproved dual enrollment in programs offered at institutions of higher education (IHEs), shall be included in the calculation of class rank.
2. Quality points for each course shall be equated on the basis of A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, E=0. One additional quality point will be given for the following:
a. Honor courses b. Foreign language courses above level II c. Some math courses above Algebra II
3. Two additional quality points will be added for Advanced Placement (AP) courses. 4. College/University and Community College courses approved by the university system for Honor
college transfer shall receive the same quality points as Honor courses. Community college courses not designated as Honor college transfer credit shall receive standard (nonweighted) credit.
5. Evaluation of transcripts for students transferring into the AlamanceBurlington School System will be based on the policy adopted by the AlamanceBurlington School Board.
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Valedictorian & Salutatorian Recognition The student earning the highest cumulative weighted grade point average in the graduating class each year shall be named as Valedictorian. The determination shall be made during the senior year at the end of the final grading period for the year. The student earning the second highest cumulative weighted grade point average in the graduating class each year shall be named as Salutatorian. The determination shall be made during the senior year at the end of the final grading period for the year. In case of identical weighted grade point averages, the principal shall name CoValedictorians or CoSalutatorians. If CoValedictorians occur, no Salutatorian will be declared. If CoSalutatorians exist, there will be one Valedictorian and CoSalutatorians.
Graduation/Promotion Requirements Students must pass a minimum of six (6) units to be promoted to a sophomore (10th grade), twelve (12) units to be promoted to a junior (11th grade), and twenty (20) units to be promoted to a senior (12th grade). The AlamanceBurlington School System provides each student with a Career Planning Guide designed to help individuals select courses to meet requirements for receipt of a high school diploma. This guide reflects all of the courses that are offered throughout the system. Courses offered at each high school campus may vary, as each school will determine their specific course offerings. Please consult the ABSS High School Curriculum Guide for specific course offerings, courses of study, and graduation requirements. The key to wise choices is good planning! Responsibility for knowing the requirements for graduation lies with the student. Questions or concerns about graduation and other requirements should be directed to the student’s counselor.
Annette Grant : Last Names beginning AG Iesha Robinson : Last Names beginning HP Janice Grant : Last Names beginning QZ
Academic Integrity Any student who engages in or attempts to engage in cheating, plagiarism, or falsification will be subject to disciplinary action and/or academic penalty of a zero grade for the assignment and a possible discipline referral.
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DRIVERS’ EDUCATION PROGRAM Policy Code: 3800 Driver Education Program. The AlamanceBurlington Board of Education will provide a program of driver education for all eligible students, in accordance with state laws, rules and regulations. Eligible students include all qualified students enrolled in the AlamanceBurlington School System and nonpublic school students who reside in Alamance County. The purpose of the driver education program is to help beginning drivers learn the principles of skillful, safe driving and learn basic traffic laws. The course will consist of at least thirty (30) hours of classroom instruction plus six (6) hours of behindthewheel instruction per student. Instruction shall be offered before and after school hours, on weekends, and during summer months. The training shall not be offered during the required hours of the instructional day. A fee of $65.00 shall be collected from each student that enrolls in the driver education program, as permitted by law. The fee shall be due on or before the first day of class.
Students who satisfactorily complete the prescribed course shall be issued a driving eligibility certificate. Decisions concerning the issuance of a driving eligibility certificate may be appealed in accordance with Policy 4600 (Student and Parent Grievances). The driver education course will be taught pursuant to the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Laws of North Carolina and all other provisions adopted by the Division of Motor Vehicles and the State Board of Education. The AlamanceBurlington Board of Education may enter into contracts with public or private entities or individuals to provide the program of driver education in accordance with rules adopted by the State Board of Education. Instructors must meet the qualification requirements set by the State Board of Education. The Superintendent shall develop any necessary procedures to implement this policy. Legal References: G.S. 2088.1; 115C36, 215, 216; 16 N.C.A.C. 6E.0301, .0302, .0303, State Board of Education Policy GCSR001, 003, 004 Cross References: Policy 4600 (Student and Parent Grievances) Adopted: June 15, 2015
Students under the age of 18 are required to present a DRIVING ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATE to the Department of Motor Vehicles in order to receive a North Carolina driver’s permit or license. This certificate is issued by the school and can only be obtained if adequate academic progress is demonstrated. A student must pass 75% of the courses taken each semester in order to retain his/her driver’s license. The Department of Motor Vehicles will be notified of all students who fail more than 25% of their courses each semester. The DMV will then revoke the student's’ license or permit. Students can only retrieve their driver’s license after successful completion of the next semester. Also, a student who drops out of school will lose his/her driver’s permit or license.
Registration. Online registration begins 21 days prior to the first day of classand will close out 5 days prior to the first day of class. A student may register for a class at:
ncdrivingschool.com/county/alamance/williamshighschool/
Once the student has completed the classroom phase of driver education the students from each class are placed in order by date of birth from the oldest to the youngest and will be driven in that order. You should receive a call within 30 to 90 days of classroom completion from your instructor to set up your behindthewheel schedule. Our instructors will do their best to work with your schedule. Most instructors drive afternoons, evenings, and on Saturday. Some instructors drive mornings before school. There is no oneonone instruction, and there will be a total of two or three students in the vehicle. Students will be picked up and dismissed from the school campus it is the parent’s’ responsibility to provide transportation to and from driver education. It typically takes three to four days to complete the behindthewheel phase. On the last day of driving, the instructor will issue a completion certificate; this certificate does not expire. You will then need to obtain a driver eligibility certificate, which is provided by the high school and verifies that the student meets the requirements of the adequate progress law. The driver eligibility certificate expires 30 days from the issue date. The student’s original birth certificate, or certified copy, must be provided at the time of applying for the driver eligibility certificate.
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DISCIPLINE (The information contained in the handbook is a guide and is not meant to be all inclusive.)
For a more complete and official description, refer to the Alamance Burlington School System STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT, distributed to all students at the beginning of each school year. Schoolbased administrators reserve the right to handle any incident that is not covered or mentioned in this handbook in a timely and appropriate manner. They are granted the authority to exercise good judgment and apply a greater or lesser consequence than those stated.
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Dress Code (4220.4, Rule # 2)
1. Shorts, skirts and dresses must not be higher than the fingertips when a student is extending his or her arms at their side with shoulders relaxed. When wearing pants, skin (including through holes) or undergarments must not be exposed above the fingertips when the student is extending his or her arms at their side with shoulders relaxed. Shorts, skirts, and dresses should not be excessively tight fitting. If a skirt or dress has a slit, the slit must meet the same guidelines (must not be higher than the fingertips when a student is extending his or her arms at their side with shoulders relaxed). Shorts, skirts and pants must be worn at the waist (no sagging).
2. Shirts/tops must cover the midriff, waist, back and cleavage, and must not be excessively tight fitting or see through. Hoodies and jackets are allowed, but cannot be worn on the head while inside the school building.
3. Shoes must be worn at all times. Bedroom slippers/shoes are not allowed. 4. Inappropriate apparel such as pajamas or clothing representing drugs, tobacco, alcohol, sex,
gangs, violence or are crude, suggestive or divisive in words or pictures may not be worn. 5. Class shirts or any clothing designed to represent Williams High School or an organization at
Williams High School must be approved by Dr. Ferrell before it is sold or worn on school grounds. 6. Athletic uniforms may not be worn during the instructional day unless approved by
administration. 7. Items not allowed on campus: blankets used as outerwear and other attire that is distracting to
the learning environment, items that could be used as a weapon, such as studded bracelets, studded belts, handcuffs, chains (including chains on wallets and hanging chains) and items considered to be gang related (including bandanas).
8. Items not to be worn inside the building prior to 3:25pm: caps, tams, headgear (other than hair bows and headbands) and sunglasses.
Note: Administration reserves the right to make the final decision in regard to appropriate and inappropriate dress as well as what is considered distracting to the learning environment.
Consequences We will take a “zero tolerance” approach with students who are out of compliance.
o 1st violation – Allow the student the opportunity to correct the dress code, including sending the student home to change and contact parent
o 2nd violation – Referral to administration with full day of ISS o 3rd violation – Referral to administration with 2 days of ISS minimum o After 4 or more violations – Referral to administration with 1 full day of OSS minimum
Electronics Use (4220.4, Rule # 8) Students will be allowed to use electronic devices, including mobile phones, inside the building at times other than instructional times and in locations other than classrooms (unless approved by the teacher or staff member for use during class). Once the bell to dismiss students from one class to another rings and the student steps outside the classroom door, he or she will be allowed to use electronic devices, but must discontinue use before they enter the next classroom door. Due to the fact that students will be allowed to use electronic devices during these times, there will be “zero tolerance” for use in a classroom/during instructional times. If a student is found to be using any unauthorized electronic device inside a classroom, the teacher will ask the student to put the item away immediately. In the event that a student refuses to put the item away immediately, the teacher or staff member will consider this to be an act of noncompliance and will choose to either submit a referral or call for an administrator (this is the choice of the teacher or staff member). Consequences will be assigned accordingly by the appropriate administrator.
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NonCompliance (4220.4, Rule #1) Students shall comply with classroom and school rules and directives at all times while under the authority of school personnel. Referrals shall be written or administration called after the teacher has exhausted classroom procedure. Safety and Order (4220.4, Rule #10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 & 25) There will be “zero tolerance” for violating these selected rules of the Student Code of Conduct and students will be referred to administration immediately for appropriate action. Other rules not specifically listed here will be handled on a case by case basis by school personnel (including administration as needed). Campus Crime Stoppers Program The Campus Crime stoppers Program is designed to offer students a tool by which they are able to report crimes and remain anonymous. Students may receive cash rewards for information which clears cases and prevents criminal offenses from occurring. Students can call the Crime Stoppers line (2297100) and identify themselves as being a student. (Information may be given directly to the School Resource Officer if the student prefers). The student will be given a number which will be used to report subsequent information and collect possible cash rewards. For more information, contact the School Resource Officer.
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FACILITIES & PROCEDURAL INFORMATION
Accidents Students must report any accident that they have at school to their teacher or sponsor. The teacher will fill out an Accident Report Form. If students get hurt when there is no teacher present, they must tell the office secretary who will fill out the form. Staff members should report all accidents to the principal. Books Textbooks, supplementary materials, etc., are the property of the State of North Carolina and Williams High School and are provided free of charge for student use. Students will be charged a damage/replacement fee for books under their care, which are not properly maintained or returned. Class Schedules Once school begins, no schedule changes will be made unless an error was made on our part. Any schedule change(s), must first be approved by the principal. Fire & Tornado Drills State regulations require drills throughout the school year to prevent accidents that could result in injury. Adherence to rules is vital for safety. An exit plan is posted in each room. When the alarm is sounded, students need to move swiftly, without talking, to the designated exit. A signal will be given to indicate the completion of the drill and a direct return to class. Food & Drink On Campus Food should be consumed only in the cafeteria. Students who have food (breakfast, lunch or otherwise) from outside the building are expected to finish it prior to entering the building or place it in their bag to be consumed later in the cafeteria. The same procedure applies with drink other than water in clear containers.
Immunizations All students in North Carolina are required to be immunized against a minimum number of childhood diseases.
Grades 412 Immunizations ● 3 doses of DTP ● 3 doses of oral polio vaccine ● 1 measles on or after one year of age ● 1 rubella ● A booster dose of Tdap vaccine (6th grade)
Note: Proof of immunization is required for admission to all institutes of higher education. Students entering WWHS for the first time from outside North Carolina have thirty (30) days to prove compliance. Students entering WWHS from other North Carolina systems do not have the 30day grace period. For more information contact the Alamance County Health Department or the school nurse.
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Inclement Weather If predictions of bad weather are being forecast, please visit the school’s website at www.abss.k12.nc.us, or listen to one of the following TV or radio stations (more are listed on the ABSS website). There will be a Spanish language announcement at 5706644 ext. 800. Also, a ConnectEd message from the superintendent of ABSS will occur as soon as possible.
TV Radio WFMY 2 WBAG 1150 AM WGHP 8 WMAG 99.5 FM WTVD 11 WJMZ 102.1 FM WXII 12 WKZL 107.5 FM WXLV 45
Insurance As a service, the school provides insurance applications to students. Insurance is required of all students participating in athletics (including cheerleading). Insurance may be purchased through the school, or students may be covered under a parent’s policy.
Lockers If you would like to use a locker, see the front office staff for assistance. You will need to provide your own lock. The school is not responsible for items missing from lockers. Student lockers and their contents are subject to search, if there are reasonable grounds to believe that drugs, alcohol, stolen property, or other contraband may be present. Lockers are the property of the AlamanceBurlington School System and are provided for the convenience of students. They are not to be shared, abused, or defaced in any way. A student is responsible for his/her assigned locker and will be liable for damages done to that locker.
Lost and Found Articles found in the building and on the campus are to be turned in to the main office. Students have the responsibility of “keeping up” with personal items. Please do not tempt others by leaving coats, pocketbooks, wallets, etc., where someone else might pick them up. Always label your belongings so we may return them to you when found. Items not claimed will be donated to local charities at the end of the school year. Lost and found items will be discarded once every two weeks.
Lunch/Cafeteria Lunch will be scheduled during third block. Each student is required to place tray, plastic utensils, drink container and trash in the trash can upon completion of the meal. Recycling is strongly encouraged. Students are required to remain in the cafeteria or other designated areas during the scheduled lunch period, under adult supervision. No students should be in the academic buildings, walkways on back of buildings, or parking lots during lunch. Food and drink (other than water in clear containers) may be consumed only in the cafeteria. Seniors may leave campus during their assigned lunch period with written parental permission. If underclassmen leave, or are transported by seniors, disciplinary action will be taken (open lunch privilege may be denied).
6700 CHILD NUTRITION REGULATION –CHARGING MEALS. Students or their parents may prepay for student meals online through www.lunchprepay.com or in person through visiting the school cafeteria. No students will be allowed to charge a la carte items in the cafeteria. Parent(s) or guardian(s) of high school students who must charge meals due to forgotten or lost meal money are responsible for repaying School Nutrition Services (SNS) for those meals within prescribed time periods. Per AlamanceBurlington School Board policy, high school students will only be allowed to charge up to five (5) reimbursable meals. Once the fifth meal is charged, the high school student will not be allowed to charge additional meals until his or her account is paid in full.
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20152016 Meal Prices
Reduced Paid Adult
Breakfast $0.30 $1.50 A la carte
Lunch $0.40 $2.40 A la carte
Media Center The media center is designated for study and research. It is not a place for socializing. The media center is open before school from 7:45 to 8:10. Entry into the media center requires a library pass or a note from a teacher.
Medication Students requiring the use or possible use of medication (prescription or nonprescription) during the school day must have a written request from the parent and physician that shall include the following:
a) name of medication b) purpose of medication c) allowable dosage d) time and procedures for administering e) any other appropriate information
All prescription medication must be sent to the main office in a container labeled by pharmacist and must include the prescribing doctor’s name and telephone number. Medication and paraphernalia shall be kept and administered under the supervision of the main office staff. The unauthorized possession and use by students of nonprescription drugs or medication during the school day may result in disciplinary action against the students. The AlamanceBurlington School System assumes no responsibility for students who selfmedicate. Parking Areas/Lots Students should not be in the parking areas/lots for any reason during class time or between classes. Exceptions: (1) Only seniors during lunch, (2) students who have signed planners/notes from the administration, or (3) students with early dismissal notes. Student Automobiles A parking permission form signed by both student and parent is required. Any automobiles parked in the junior and senior lots, must be registered with the school and must display a valid parking decal matching the assigned space. Parking decal costs are $30.00. Payment and registration of automobiles is to be completed by the first day of school. Parking is limited to the designated student areas. Any student parking in an undesignated area or in another student’s assigned parking space will be fined $30.00 and possibly have parking privileges revoked. All students who drive must be licensed and properly insured. The school is not responsible for the automobile or its contents. Students who park illegally in the student parking lot or any other location on campus are subject to paying a fine or having their vehicle towed at the owner’s expense. Also, students are reminded to obey all parking laws around the perimeter of the school. Violation of these laws could result in a parking ticket/fine issued by the Burlington Police Department.
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There is to be no loitering in the parking lot or visitation to the area without permission. Students must gain permission from an administrator to go to their cars during the school day. Students’ vehicles are subject to search if there are reasonable grounds to believe that drugs, alcohol, stolen property, or other contraband may be present. Parking permits may be revoked upon any misuse of parking/driving privilege.
Transcripts A graduating senior is entitled to have three transcripts sent without cost to post high school educational institutions of his or her choice. A student, who has graduated, transferred, withdrawn, or left school for any other reason, may obtain a copy by going to the Alamance Burlington School System’s website at www.abss.k12.nc.us. Transportation (School Bus) The Alamance Burlington Schools’ transportation office works hard to assure that a safe and efficient transportation service is provided. It is important that students:
1. Ride only their assigned bus, 2. Refrain from loud talking, eating, drinking, or moving about the bus while it is in motion, and 3. Be courteous to the bus driver and obey all rules.
Riding the bus is a privilege. Improper conduct or failure to comply with established bus guidelines may result in that privilege being denied. Discipline referral forms will be used by the bus driver to record any rule infractions or problems. Parents will be notified of further disciplinary action. Also, as a reminder, upon departure of the bus, students are expected to stay on campus until the official departure time. Any student who violates this rule and leaves campus during the instructional day without following proper checkout procedures will not be allowed to return to campus in order to get on the bus to ride home. In addition, students are not permitted to leave campus in the mornings once they exit the bus.
Visitors For the protection of the students and security in the school, all visitors must report directly to the main office upon arrival on school grounds. All visitors will sign in and be given a visitor’s pass in order to leave the main office area to go on other parts of the campus. Parents of students are welcome at WWHS for the purpose of communicating with the principal or teachers, serving as volunteers to the school in the interest of improving the instructional program, and for other legitimate business within the scope of the homeschool relationship. Teacher or room visitations may be arranged either by directly contacting the teacher in advance or by requesting an appointment through the principal’s office. To ensure availability, parents are encouraged to make appointments for conferences with teachers, coaches, counselors, and administrators by telephoning the school office.
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES There are many activities at WWHS sports, intellectual challenges, service, and performance. We encourage all of our students to select extracurricular activities which they enjoy. Get involved in something worthwhile! Random Drug Testing for Extracurricular Activities To improve the health and safety of students and to prevent and deter illegal drug use by students, the AlamanceBurlington Board of Education has approved a policy for the random drug testing of high school students who participate in extracurricular activities and for high school students whose parent or guardian wish for their child to voluntarily participate in the drug testing program. Please refer to Regulation 4290R of the AlamanceBurlington Schools Student Code of Conduct for specifics regarding the Random Drug Testing for Extracurricular Activities policy. Consent forms may be obtained by contacting the extracurricular sponsor or coach, the guidance office, or the school’s administrative office. Athletic Eligibility The North Carolina High School Athletic Association eligibility requirements for athletes are determined at the end of each semester. Therefore, the 2015 spring semester determines the eligibility for the 2015 fall semester. The eligibility requirements are as follows:
o The student must pass a physical exam within the past year o The student must have medical insurance coverage o The student must establish residency within the school attendance zone, or have an ABSS approved
transfer (refer to the ABSS School Board policy regarding this) o The student must attend school the day of a game in order to play in the game.
First Semester –
o The student is allowed to have 12 absences in the previous semester. o The student must pass at least 3 classes the previous semester.
Second Semester –
o The student is allowed to have 13.5 absences in the previous semester. o The student must have a grade point average (GPA) of a minimum of 2.0 in the previous semester.
All participants in extracurricular activities must sign a form and agree to abide by the rules and regulations outlined in the WWHS Athletic and ABSS Extracurricular Codes of Conduct.
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WHS Student Clubs and Organizations for 20152016
Academy of Finance, aka AOF Art Club
Battle of the Books Book Club
Bulldogs United Club Dance Team Dream Team
Environmental Club Family, Community & Career Leaders of America, aka FCCLA
Fellowship Christian Athletes, aka FCA French Club
Freshman Class Future Business Leaders of America, aka FBLA
GayStraight Alliance, aka GSA History Club
National English Honor Society National French Honor Society National Latin Honor Society
Mathematics Honor Society (Mu Alpha Theta) National Art Honor Society National Honor Society
National Technical Honor Society Spanish Honor Society Junior Civitans Junior Class Key Club Latin Club Link Crew
Marching Bulldogs Odyssey of the Mind
Poetry Club Science Academic Team (Science Bowl/Ocean Sciences Bowl)
Science Olympiad Senior Class
Sign Language Club Sophomore Class Spanish Club
Students Against Violence Everywhere, aka SAVE Student Government Association, aka SGA
VIP’s Mixed A Cappella Ensemble Ultimate Frisbee Club World Culture Club Young Democrats Young Republicans
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RECEIPT OF HANDBOOK
Please read, sign, detach, and return to Homeroom Teacher.
STUDENT_____________________________________________________ HOMEROOM TEACHER______________________ GRADE_______________ Your signature indicates that the Student Handbook was received and reviewed by both student and parent(s). If at any time the student were to lose his/her copy of the handbook, it will be made available online for further review. Failure to read and comply with school and system rules and procedures is prohibited. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding. _____________________________________________ _____________________ Student Signature Date _____________________________________________ _____________________Parent/Guardian Signature Date
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