STUDENT HANDBOOK

2009 - 2010

  Believe and Achieve 

   Tradition Honor Success

Principal’s Message

Dear Parents and Students:

Welcome to Trinity High School, the home of the “Bulldogs”. Trinity High School’s tradition of excellence in academics and athletics has made our school “one of the finest high schools in North Carolina”, and I plan to carry on that tradition as long as I am principal of Trinity High School.

Our new Mission Statement for Trinity High school is, “Whatever It Takes…Believe and Achieve: T – Tradition; H - Honor and S – Success.”  I believe that every student needs to feel successful in order to build self-worth. I also believe that all students can learn but not the same way on the same day. Teachers need to adjust their classroom instruction to make sure that they tap into each student’s individual learning styles. Trinity High School is committed to its mission. With parents, students, and teachers working together and making those personal connections, we can achieve success for all students.

As Trinity High School transitions into a new era, we must never forget the foundation on which THS was built: Determination, High Expectations, and Character. These values are embedded in our school and community culture. We must continue to strive to these values and continue the “Bulldog” tradition.

I extend an invitation to all parents and students to get involved in the many opportunities that THS offers. High school is an important step towards your child’s future goals, and we want to ensure that all students graduate from THS.

Wishing everyone a successful school year…

Sincerely,

Denise Lackey, Principal

Weather Related Closing Information

à      In case of snow, sleet, or other hazardous weather conditions, the operation of schools and school buses may have to be changed.  A decision to delay the opening of school or close school for that day due to inclement weather will affect all schools throughout the Randolph County System.

à      Whenever there is a chance of hazardous weather, please listen to one of the area radio or television stations late in the evening and early morning for an announcement concerning school closings.  The radio and television stations that will be notified are listed below.

à      The decision to close school, or to operate a delayed schedule, will be announced by 6:00 a.m.  The announcement will designate one of two plans:

a.     School will be closed for students with make-up day(s) as designated on the school calendar.

b.     The opening of school will be delayed for one (1), or two (2), hours to allow improvement in road conditions.  (Please note that closing may still occur due to continued hazardous weather conditions even after a delay.)

à      The absence of any announcement means that school will operate on a regular schedule.

à      If snow or other bad weather begins after school is in session, school may be dismissed early to permit students to be driven home before conditions become dangerous.  Listen for announcements from local radio and television stations listed below:

                   Radio                                                              Radio                                 Television

WKXR (1260 AM)-Asheboro                       WPIR (88.1 FM)- Claremont         Fox 8-Channel 8

WZOO (7 AM)-Asheboro                             WSJS (600 AM)-Winston              WFMY-Channel 2

WMFR (1230 AM)-High Point                     WQMG (97.1 FM)-Greensboro    ABC-Channel 45

WMAG (99.5 FM)-High Point                      WNCA (1570 AM)-Siler City       WXII-Channel 12

WVBZ (100.3 FM)-High Point                      WTQR (104.1 FM)-Greensboro    News 14

WBAG (1150 AM)-Burlington                      WSML (1200 AM)-Winston

WMQX (93.1 FM)-Greensboro                    JAMZ (102 FM)-Greensboro

WEAL (1510 AM)-Greensboro                     WMKS (105.7)

SIMON (98.7 FM)-Greensboro                     WBFJ (89.3 FM)-Winston

WXRI (91.3 FM)-Winston                            WGBT (94.5 FM)-Greensboro

WTJY (89.5 FM)-Asheboro                          WLHC (103.1)-Sanford

WSGH La Movidita (1040 AM)-Winston     WPET (950 AM)

à      If you are unable to get information or have some questions as to the possibility of early dismissal, call your child's school or the Board of Education offices at the Ira McDowell Governmental Center at 318-6100. 

Daily Schedule

2008 – 2009

First Period … 8:00 – 9:30

Second Period… 9:35 – 11:05

Third Period . . . 11:10 – 1:05

Lunch Schedule

A Lunch – 11:05 – 11:30

B Lunch – 11:35- 12:00

C Lunch – 12:05 – 12:30

D Lunch – 12:40 – 1:05

Fourth Period . . . 1:10 – 2:40

FEES:

*Price of student lunch is $1.85, breakfast $ 1.10.

*School Fees

$  6.00            9-12 Instructional Fee

  10.00            Business class fee (Classes include:  Principles of Business, Computerized Accounting, Computer Applications I & II, E-Commerce, Computer Programming I & II, Digital Communication Systems, Computer Engineering Technology I & II)

    2.00            Physical Education Fee

  10.00            Art Fee

    5.00            Choral Music Fee

    5.00            Band Fee

    5.00            Science Fee

  25.00            Parking Fee (per year)

                        ($12.50 per semester)

*Insurance (optional)

            Student Scholastic - The MEGA Life and Health Ins Co.

                                                            Student Insurance

                                                            PO Box 809027

                                                            Dallas, TX   75380-9027

                        Premium

                        School Time Coverage                                24 Hour Coverage

                        $13 (single option)                                        $68 (single option)

                        $26 (double option)                          $119 (double option)

                        $39 (triple option)                                          $170 (triple option)

(all Varsity and Jr. Varsity athletic premium coverage is paid by the Central Office)

LOCKERS:

Lockers may be rented for $4.00.  (Locker rental will be available in the cafeteria for the first week of school.  After that date lockers may be rented from the school treasurer.)  Locks should be returned at the end of the year for free locker rental the following year.  Keep lockers locked and clean at all times and report all malfunctions to the office.  Damages caused by misuse will be charged to student responsible.

                                                                 TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL

Student Handbook

EXPECTATIONS

Students are to come prepared for class with all necessary supplies for learning as required by the teacher.  Homework is expected to be completed and ready to be turned in

at the beginning of the class period.  Attention in class is required each day.  Students are to

take advantage of after school tutoring sessions and seek assistance from teachers or guidance counselors. 

DAILY SCHEDULE

First period:               8:00 – 9:30

Second period:         9:35 – 11:05

Third period:  11:10 - 1:05 (includes lunch periods)

Lunches:      A         11:05 – 11:30

                                                B         11:35 – 12:00

                                                C         12:05 – 12:30

                                                D         12:40 – 1:05 

Fourth period:            1:10 – 2:40

2 HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL SCHEDULE                    2 HOUR LATE START SCHEDULE

8:00 – 8:50                First Period                                        10:00 – 10:50                        First Period

8:55 – 9:45                Second Period                                  10:55 - 11:45                         Second Period

9:50 - 11:50               Third Period                                       11:50 – 1:50                          Third Period

11:55 – 12:45            Fourth Period                                    1:55 – 2:40                            Fourth Period

12:40                          Dismiss                                              2:40                                        Dismiss

COUNSELING SERVICES

THS Counselors:  Mel Jones (A-H), Ryan Brown (I-Q), Rachel Jackson (R-Z). Other THS counselors are Shannon Edwards, Career Development Coordinator and Sheila White, Drop-out Prevention counselor.  Counselors are committed to fostering student development in three major areas: academic, career, and personal/social.  Students may schedule an appointment with their counselor, or drop by the counselor’s office when it is convenient for both the student and counselor.  Students may also sometimes interact with counselors through small group sessions as well as classroom and large group guidance.  Some examples of reasons students may want to meet with a counselor include the following:

·        Personal concerns

·        Registration for courses and schedule changes

·        College applications and information

·        Scholarship and financial aid information

·        Standardized test information such as the SAT and ACT

·        Career counseling

·        Referrals to school services and community agencies

The THS Counseling Department is here to serve the needs of students, parents and teachers.

REGISTRATION

Students are registered for courses for the entire upcoming year during the spring semester.  Students and parents should give careful consideration when making course selections.  Schedule changes will only be made for the following reasons (and only when there is space available):

·        When a student needs to balance his/her academic load

·        When a student needs to sequence a course

·        When a student receives a course that is not one of the 11 selections or alternates for which he/she registered

·        When a student passes a course that he/she assumed he/she would fail

·        When a student fails a course required for gradation

Students are asked to rank elective choices when registering for classes.  Due to class size and course offerings, students may not always receive their first elective choices. 

Any class dropped (iSchool, NCVPS, RCC, NovaNET, or THS course) after the first 5 days of a semester will receive a grade of F.  This grade will appear on the student’s high school transcript and will be factored in their GPA and class rank.

GRADING SYSTEM AND REPORT CARDS

The evaluation of student achievement is one of the important functions of the teacher.  The accepted marking system is as follows.  The letter grades will be those on the report card.

A-                93-100

B-                85-92

C-                77-84

D-                70-76

F-         69 and below

I-                    incomplete

Honors, Randolph County Community College and UNC-G iSchool courses will receive 1 extra quality point, Advanced Placement courses will receive 2 extra points (based on a 4.0 scale).

An incomplete is given only in those cases where illness, emergency, or by prearrangement the student has not been able to complete his assignments.  An incomplete on the report card becomes an “F” one semester from the date it is given.  Make-up work is the total responsibility of the student.

Students taking courses offered through RCC (Randolph Community College), NCVPS (North Carolina Virtual Public Schools), or UNCG/RCC iSchool will receive grades from the agency providing the course.  Trinity High School receives those grades, placing them on the student’s official high school transcript.  

2009-2010 Interim Reports and Report Card Dates

1^st quarter interim reports:  September 28, 2009                    3^rd quarter interim reports:  February 25, 2010

1^st quarter report cards:  November 5, 2009                           3^rd quarter report cards:  April 13, 2010

2^nd quarter interim reports:  December 7, 2009                      4^th quarter interim reports:  May 6, 2010

2^nd quarter report cards:  January 26, 2010

NC HIGH SCHOOL EXIT STANDARDS

Students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2006-07 and beyond will be required to meet new exit standards.  These students will be required to successfully complete a graduation project and perform at Achievement Level III or above on the following end-of-course assessments:  Algebra I, English I, Biology, Civics & Economics, and US History.

TESTING

All students enrolled in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics, English I, Civics, and US History are expected to take the NC end-of-course tests.  These tests are administered as the exam at the end of each course. 

Students enrolled in Career and Technical Education courses must take VoCATS assessments as required by NC-DPI. 

All sophomores will take the 10^th grade writing assessment in the spring.  Students enrolled in Advanced Placement Courses must take AP exams in May as scheduled by the College Board. 

Any AP student electing NOT to take the AP exam will receive one extra quality point instead of two (like other honors courses). 

Students who entered high school (prior to fall 2006) without proficient scores on eighth grade end-of-grade tests must take the reading and/or math test required for graduation.  The NC Test of Computer Skills (or on-line Computer Skills) test must also be passed prior to graduation.  From time to time our school is selected to give field tests.  Students in selected courses are required to participate in those field tests.

EXAM EXEMPTIONS

Students enrolled in courses not tested by state requirements may be exempt from the final exam for that course if they have missed no more than 2 days of class and are passing the course.

CREDIT RECOVERY

NovaNET is an on-line credit recovery program available during the regular school day, in evening academy, and in the summer.  A student must have taken and failed a course to be eligible for credit recovery.  A student must have finished and entire course and have taken any required state exam (giving his best effort during the course and on the exam) in order to be eligible for credit recovery. Students who have not met the state End of Course exam requirement for an exit standard course may not use credit recovery for that course.          

Students in NovaNET are assessed and on-line instructional plan made up of modules or units is then followed. Each module includes the presentation of concepts, note taking, and other activities, and on-line tests that must be passed before moving on to the next module.  Once all modules have been mastered, the student’s Nova Net grade is averaged with the original course grade for the new grade which will replace the original failing grade on the transcript.

Credit recovery may also be available through NCVPS (NC Virtual Public School).  Students taking a virtual course are enrolled in an on-line class and interact with the NCVPS

teacher and other classmates by electronic communication (e-mail, blackboard, discussion groups, etc.).  Upon successful completion of a virtual course, students NCVPS course grade

is averaged with an original grade of 69 for the new grade which will replace the failing grade

on the transcript.

Students must have permission from the principal to register for credit recovery.  Students interested in recovery credit for courses previously failed should contact their guidance counselor.

PROMOTION

Students will be promoted to the next grade level if they have completed the following number of credits:

            Promoted to 10^th grade:       6 credits

            Promoted to 11^th grade:       13 credits

            Promoted to 12^th grade:       20 credits

Students earning course credits through Nova Net  or other credit recovery programs will be promoted at the beginning of the following school year (NOT between fall and spring semesters).

MEDICAL/FIRST AID SERVICES

Students in need of assistance because of illness or injury should, with their teacher’s permission, report to the office.  The school nurse is available on Mondays and can be reached by the office staff anytime.  The nurse is here to help students with medical questions and/or concerns.  Any student with a chronic health condition should notify the school nurse.  As with any medical professional, visits with the nurse are kept confidential.  The school nurse is a resource to the staff and students and can help find healthcare within the community.

Students who need to take medication of any type during school hours, including over-the-counter drugs, have the following choices:

1. A parent may come to the school and give the medication to the student
2. Students may obtain a copy of a medication form from the school nurse or school secretary.  Take the form to the student’s doctor and have him/her complete the form by listing the medications needed, dosage, and number of times per day the medication is to be administered.  This form must be completed by the physician for both prescription and over-the-counter drugs.  The form must be signed by the doctor and by the parent/guardian.  Prescription medications must be brought to school in a pharmacy-labeled bottle, which contains instructions on how and when the medication is to be given.  Over-the-counter drugs must be received in the original container and will be administered according to the doctor’s written instruction.
3. Student may discuss with their doctor an alternative schedule for administering medication (i.e. outside of school hours).

RAND0LPH COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD POLICY REGARDING;

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL (Use, possession, distribution)

*Drug and Alcohol Policy covers students’ entire educational career and does NOT “start over” at a new semester or school year.

1^st offense use and/or possession – 5 days OSS + 5 days ROC + S.A.F.E. (or an alternative

drug awareness program).  Refusal to attend a drug awareness program will result in 10 days OSS and recommendation for Long Term Suspension

2^nd offense use and/or possession – 10 days OSS with recommendation for Long

Term Suspension

NOTE: the intent to distribute on ANY offense will result in a recommendation for Long Term Suspension

CHARGES WILL BE PRESSED ON ALL DRUG AND ALCOHOL OFFENSES.

TOBACCO FREE SCHOOLS

ACCEPTABLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY

The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right. Any users of the Internet, including students, must comply with the following:

• Use for school related-purposes only
• Comply with all board policies and school standards and rules
• No user of the internet, including electronic communications ( ie. Blogs, Myspace, Xanga, Emails, etc.), may engage in creating or transmitting defamatory, pornographic or harassing images or documents.
• All applicable laws apply, including those relating to copyrights/trademarks, confidential information and public records. Any use that violates state and federal laws is strictly prohibited.
• “Hacking” or using the computer network to gain unauthorized access to other computers, computer systems, or to attempt to gain unauthorized access is prohibited!
• When using electronic communications students must not reveal personally identifiable, private or confidential information, such as home address or telephone number, of themselves or fellow students.
• Any user identified as a security risk shall be denied access.

-          Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary

Please note:  Plagiarism can be intentional or unintentional.  Using a printed source or internet source and not crediting it will be considered plagiarism.

If a student plagiarizes

• If plagiarism is purposeful - i.e. a student has copied in total another student's writing, has purchased a paper off the internet, or has lifted and used entire segments of another's work

Ø            the student will receive an automatic zero on the assignment

o       the student will be referred to the office according to the school discipline policy.

• If plagiarism is the result of inexperience

Ø            The teacher will send a memo or e-mail to the appropriate assistant    principal

o       The teacher will schedule a conference with the student and his or her parent(s) to clarify the issue.

o       The student will be given the opportunity to rewrite the paper but will receive a lower score.

o       In the event that the student does not correct or again plagiarizes, he or she will receive an automatic zero on the assignment and will be given an office referral according to school discipline policy.

Plagiarism acts include, but are not limited to the following:

• Copying from published sources without adequate documentation
• Purchasing a pre-written paper or paying someone to write a paper for you
• Letting someone else write the paper for you
• Submitting as your own someone else’s published or unpublished work
• Omitting quotations marks around direct quotations
• Paraphrasing without credit to the original source
• Using all or parts of a paper not your own, including any paper obtained via the Internet
• Submitting the same paper in more than one course
• Using specific information in your paper that is not general knowledge, without citing a source
• Including others’ graphs, charts, graphics, photographs, and multimedia without proper citation
• Using more than three consecutive words of the original text in a paraphrased passage, without using quotation marks

Snyder, Bonnie, et. al. Research Paper Guidelines. Randolph County Schools, 2003

SPORTSMANSHIP

Randolph County Board of Education has adopted a Zero Tolerance Policy as it relates to unsportsmanlike behavior; this means no warnings will be given.  Fans (adults or students) will be required to leave the school grounds if they display any unsportsmanlike behavior.

The unsportsmanlike behaviors include the following:  Cheers or hollering that include profane, vulgar, sexually suggestive language, taunting or intimidating behavior.  If a person is asked to leave, he will not be allowed to attend the next athletic event as well.  If one is removed a second time during the school year, he will be banned from all THS athletic events for the remainder of the school year.  We encourage everyone to cheer loudly for his team using good sportsmanship!

STUDENT DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES

100 POINT SYSTEM

Trinity High School will use a discipline system, which is

based on the proposition that teachers have a right to teach,

and students have a right to learn. The system is designed to

provide prompt and effective consequences for students who

choose to interfere with the rights of either the teacher or

other students.

Expectations are clearly defined for students, teachers and

administrators. For those choosing to act inappropriately, the

teacher will have initial responsibility for discipline. Both positive

and negative consequences are administered, and the emphasis

remains on conducting classes in a safe and orderly manner.

All students are given 100 points at the beginning of each

semester and will lose points for inappropriate behavior.  Possible

disciplinary consequences include: Detention, In School Suspension

(ISS), the Intervention Center, short-term Out of School

 Suspension (OSS), and recommendation for long-term Out of

School Suspension.

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

The school resource officer’s (SRO) office is the second office on the right in the arcade.  If you have safety concerns or need to report an incident, you can reach him in his office or have someone in the office to contact him for you.

INTERVENTIONS

DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES

TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL POLICY REGARDING:

USE OF PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES BY STUDENTS

THS recognizes that portable electronic devices, including without limitation, “I-Pods, cellular telephones, picture phones, “I-Phones, PALM devices, “Blackberries” and Trios, have become pervasive in our society. With this pervasiveness, appropriate and inappropriate uses of these devices have become evident in our school. Therefore, the following regulations shall apply to students’ possession and use of portable devices:

·        Cellular telephones and other personal communication devices shall not be used during regular school hours - 8:00 AM – 2:40 PM - except during a student’s lunch period (approximately 25 minutes) in the cafeteria or common courtyard.  Examples of prohibited use include, without limitation, ringing cellular phones, keying or texting messages or emails, use of “camera phone” features, and reviewing text messages, emails, or voicemails. Students are not allowed to phone or text another student in a classroom/gym during lunch, and cell phones must be on silent or vibrate during lunch and off while in class.  Students cannot use their cell phones, etc. during class changes.

·        Handheld computers, such as PALM devices, “Blackberries”, or “Trios” shall not be used except under the direction of a teacher.

·        Picture phones and handheld computers with photographic capabilities present many unique challenges. Therefore, students shall not use these devices to send pictures of other students by email or other electronic means during regular school hours. In addition, these devices, if used in any way to facilitate academic cheating, shall result in appropriate academic sanctions and discipline pursuant to the Code of Student Conduct. If pictures are sent /found that are pornographic in nature, charges can be filed.

·        Personal music and video systems, such as MP3 players, I – Pods, CD players, etc. shall not be used by students during the regular school hours, except during their lunch period. In order to use these devices during lunch, students must use head phones to listen to personal music.

·        Failure to comply with a request to turn over such devices will be disciplined as a separate or additional violation of Category 3 under student discipline.

Students in violation of this policy will have their devices confiscated by school officials. Confiscated devices shall be secured by the school administration and released only to the parent or legal guardian of the student. Neither the school nor RCS assume liability for the loss or damage of these confiscated devices, and students, parents, or guardians shall have no expectation of privacy regarding information, data, communication, or photos present or stored in such devices.

STUDENT DRESS CODE

·        Head apparel ( hats. toboggans, do rags, hoods, headbands, scarves, bandanas, picks, combs, caps, etc.) and sunglasses may not be worn inside any building unless headgear is worn based on a sincerely held religious belief.

·        No sheer tops that expose bra straps, etc. No visible undergarments.

·        Halter/tube tops are prohibited, as well as tank tops or sleeveless shirts (males), spaghetti straps and bare shoulders.

·        Clothing that exposes the midriff or cleavage is not allowed.

·        Private body parts must be covered.

·        Shorts must have a 5 inch inseam; skirts must be 5 inches from the knee, even if leggings are worn underneath the skirt.

·         Spandex or other very tight clothing or excessively oversized clothing cannot be worn.

·        Sleepwear, pajamas, bathing suits, or bedroom slippers may not be worn at any time.

·        Students must wear shoes: no bare feet.

·        Items that are potentially dangerous such as fish hooks, chains, or spiked objects cannot be worn.

·        Any symbols, styles, or attire frequently associated with gangs, intimidations, violence, or violent groups cannot be worn.

·        Clothing that contains symbols or advertisements for tobacco, alcohol, or drugs; pictures or graphics of nudity; words that are profane, lewd, vulgar or indecent, or likely to be disruptive to the learning environment cannot be worn.

·        Pants/shorts must be worn around the waist; pants cannot be baggy or drag the floor.

·        Jeans/shorts/skirts/shirts cannot have holes or frays that expose skin, leggings or undergarments, regardless of the location of the holes or frays.

·        All students (male and female) participating in PE classes MUST wear crewneck T-shirts, sweatpants, or shorts (shorts must have a 5 inch inseam). T-shirts worn during PE classes may not contain symbols or advertisements for tobacco, alcohol, or drugs, etc. according the Randolph County Schools Dress Code.

·        If a student’s clothing is not appropriate based on the Student Dress Code, the student Must change into acceptable clothing. If acceptable clothing is not available, the student will remain In ISS for the remainder of the school day or until someone brings a change of clothing.

ASSEMBLIES:

At all times the student’s behavior should be refined and courteous.  An indication of the cultural level of the school is the conduct of its student body at an assembly.  Whether guests are present or not, each student is personally responsible for the impression made by the school as a whole.  Unacceptable conduct would include whistling, uncalled for clapping, boisterousness, and talking during a program.  Announcements will be made to direct student body to and from assemblies.  Wait for directives from the office.

DISCIPLINE CONSEQUENCES AS DESCRIBED UNDER INTERVENTIONS, ETC.

DETENTION

• Teachers can assign after school detention to be served in the ASD room or in their individual classroom.
• A student who does not serve a teacher assigned after school detention will be referred to administration.  Administration will reassign the student for ASD, doubling the amount of detentions originally assigned.  If the student fails to serve any of the reassigned detentions, he will be assigned to either ISS or the Intervention Center.
• Repeated violations fall under category 3 which could result up to a 10 day suspension.

IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION OR INTERVENTION CENTER:

A student will not be allowed to participate or to attend any extra-curricular activities while assigned to ISS or the Intervention Center. A student is not eligible to participant or to attend any extra-curricular activities from the assigned date to ISS/Intervention Center through the next morning after the completion date. Participation will include attending, practicing, or playing in any of the following (but not intended to be an all inclusive list).

• Athletics
• Marching Band
• Clubs
• Cheerleading, Step Team, Dance Team
• Dances, Prom

If a student is assigned ISS for only one (1) period for only one (1) day, he may attend and participate in extra-curricular activities.

OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION:

Any student who is suspended from school will not be allowed to participate in or attend any Randolph County Schools extra-curricular activities during the suspension time.  (Note:  Any student who is suspended from school will not be allowed come onto any Randolph County School property during the suspension time. 

ATTENDANCE

CHECK IN/CHECKOUT AND ABSENTEE NOTES

·        Students must check in/check out, or pick up an admit slip following an absence, from  one of the attendance windows.

·        Check outs are to be submitted at one of the attendance windows between 7:30 and 7:55 a.m.

·        Teachers may not admit students to class following an absence without an admit slip from the attendance center.  All absence notes must be brought to one of the atten-dance windows between 7:15-7:55 a.m.  If a student brings an absence note to the window after 8:00 the student will be issued a tardy for the class period.

·        All check out notes must have a phone number where a parent/guardian can be contacted.

·        If a student needs to check out during the school day, he/she must report to one of the attendance windows and either Ms. Brewer or Ms.Crotts must contact a parent or guardian.  No student will be permitted to use a classroom phone, office phone, or cell phone to call a parent for a check out.

·        All students arriving on campus or checking out MUST report to one of the attendance windows at the time they arrive/leave campus.  Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.

·        LEAVING FOR LUNCH IS PROHIBITED! Parents (or any other visitors) may NOT bring food to students.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

When a student returns from an absence, he/she will bring documentation to the attendance office/window located at the front of the administration building to get an admit slip to class.  The absence will be excused/unexcused according to state attendance laws.

1.  Students cannot miss more than 5 class periods during a semester.

2.  According to Board Policy course credit can be denied after 5 absences in any class period.

3.  Students must make up class time for all absences over five regardless if the absence is  

     excused or unexcused.  However, students will only be permitted to make up 5 absences per  

     class period. After the 10^th absence in any class period, students will be required to complete a

     waiver request form and submit it to the Attendance Committee. The waiver request form must

     be accompanied by proper documentation of an extenuating circumstance in order to be

     granted special permission to make up the remaining class periods. The Attendance Com-

     mittee will then make case by case decisions regarding students with special circumstances.

     Excused absences do not grant students an automatic waiver. An extenuating circumstance

     above and beyond normal sickness and absence issues must exist and be properly docu-

     mented for the Attendance Committee to consider a request.  Deadlines for waiver requests

     are as follows:  January 6^th, 2010 (fall semester) and May 26^th, 2010 (spring semester). 

4.  Any student who exceeds the 10 absence limit per class, or does not make up time for any

     absences over 5, will receive a failing grade of 69, unless his average is lower, in which case

     the actual grade earned will be given.

5.  Student work can be made up for full credit during the first 5 absences.

6.  After 5 absences, only students with excused absences will be allowed to make up their work

     for full credit, and the teacher will determine when work is to be make up and turned in.

7.  After 5 absences, students with unexcused absences must make up all work missed but will

     receive 65% of the actual grade earned and will be required to make up the time missed.

  8.  Students must turn in their note for the absence within 2 days.

  9.  Ten consecutive unexcused absences may result in the student being withdrawn from school.

10.  Students with 2 or less absences in non-EOC/VOCATS courses may be exempt from exams.

11.  Students will not be accepted into class without an Admit Slip. They will be sent to the attend-

       dance window at the beginning of 1^st period if they do not get the admit slip prior to the start

       of the school day.  This will result in an unexcused tardy.

*  Class Attendance will be taken each period

MAKE-UP/BUY BACK TIME POLICIES

ANY TIME MISSED BY A STUDENT AFTER THE 5^th EXCUSED OR UNEXCUSED ABSENCE MUST BE MADE UP. Students will make up time in the 9 weeks in which the absence(s) occur. Deadlines for making up absences for the 9 weeks are: October 28^th, January 7^th, March 25^th, and May 27^th.

*  Students will not be permitted to make up more than 5 days per class period. 

*  Students will make up time with their classroom teacher or in the group sessions determined by

   each department.

* Teachers must individually inform students of any absence over 5 and the need to make up

   time. 

  Teachers must accurately account for absences, including absences accumulated due to tardies.

* The requirement to make up time after the 5^th absence has been established to help students

  “buy back” time.  For students with 6 or more absences, buying back time will provide them with

   them with the opportunity to earn or potentially increase their grade from a 69, as stated in the

   policy, to the actual grade earned in the class.  All absences over 5 and fewer than 10 must be

   made up.  Any work missed during an excused absence may be made up for full credit.  Any

   work missed during unexcused absence (after the 5^th absence) will receive reduced credit and

   a grade no higher than a 65.

* Time for absences must be made up forty-five minutes per period to receive credit for time

   missed.  Make up time may not be conducted in increments of less than 45 minutes and may

   not be served during the regular school day 8:00 – 2:40 regardless of whether the student

   has class or not. 

MAKE UP TIME PROCEDURES

Students may make up time for excessive absences (absences # 6-10) either with their individual classroom teacher, or in a weekly departmental make up time session.  Students will be required to stay 45 minutes to make up one absence.

Each teacher needs to be available at least one day a week to allow students to make up time with him/her.

If a student chooses to attend a departmental make up time session, he must either:

·        Participate in a review of basic skills for that subject area

·        Work on homework from a class in that subject area

·        Make up a test or a quiz in that subject area

If a student fails to participate in the departmental make up time session, he/she will not receive credit for making up an absence.

DEPARTMENTAL SCHEDULE FOR MAKE UP TIME

MONDAY:           Science, Cultural Arts, PE*

TUESDAY:         Math, FACS/HOE, ROTC

WEDNESDAY:  English, Business/Marketing, EC

THURSDAY:      History, Foreign Language, AG/T&I

*Coaches will coordinate with other departments if they are currently in their

  coaching season.

ABSENCES DUE TO COLLEGE VISITS:

During their JUNIOR year, students are allowed 1 day for a college visit if they

·        Have taken the SAT, and

·        Have completed or are enrolled in Algebra II.

With proper documentation the day will not count as an absence.

During their SENIOR year, students are allowed 1 day for a college visit. With proper documentation the day will not count as an absence.

All college visits must be approved 48 hours before the trip. 

College visit forms are available in the Counseling Office. 

Upon returning to THS, students must submit to the attendance window (prior to 7:55 am) their THS College Visit Form along with proof from the college visited.

TARDY POLICY

There are high expectations for class attendance, which includes punctuality and preparation.  Students are expected to arrive and be seated in the class prior to the tardy bell with homework, books, and materials.

• Tardies are accumulated on a class by class basis
• Students arriving late to campus OR leaving early should report to the attendance center to check in/out ( = 1 tardy)
• School Board Policy states 3 tardies (excused or unexcused) in the same class = one (1) absence in that class
• Students who report to class after the tardy bell MUST report to one of the attendance windows to receive an admit slip to class.

CONSEQUENCES FOR EXCESSIVE TARDIES

1.      Discipline will be handed out from administration as follows:

a)       1^st write-up (3 tardies)            One day After School Detention with completed assignment

b)      2^nd write-up (6 tardies)            One day in In-School Suspension

c)      3^rd write-up (9 tardies)                        Two days in In-School Suspension

d)      4^th write-up (12 tardies)          Two days in the Intervention Center, a written contract   

between student, administration, and parents/guardians.

                                                Other consequences may include the loss of driving privileges.

2.      All teachers are required to contact the parents/guardians before each administrative write up.  Administration will make a contact as well.

3.      Mr. Loeffler will provide a weekly NCWISE tardy report to administration and the Attendance Committee .  Students with excessive tardies will be reviewed by the Attendance Committee for further direction.

4.      Each student will have one absence added to his NCWISE record for every three tardies.

OTHER THS INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES

BUS REGULATIONS

Riding the school bus is a privilege.  Improper conduct on the bus will result in that privilege being denied.  All bus students must adhere to the following:

*Only ride their regularly scheduled bus.  Any changes will require a written note from parents.

*Go immediately to the bus as soon as school is dismissed.

*Load and unload buses in an orderly manner.

*Do not cross the road until the stop arm and walking arm are extended, and it is clearly safe.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PASSES

EVERY time a student leaves the classroom he should have a note/pass.  Passes have been provided to assist teachers and should be returned after each use.

LUNCH

Four lunches are scheduled during 3^rd period.  Students must stay inside the cafeteria while

eating and are responsible for disposing of all trash properly. 

NO FOOD IS ALLOWED OUTSIDE THE CAFETERIA! 

Students must stay within the courtyard area during lunch and are NOT permitted to go

back to their classroom, to the parking lots or to leave campus. 

*Price of student lunch is $1.85, breakfast $ 1.10.

TEXTBOOKS

All basic texts are loaned to students for their use during the semester.  Workbooks and other supplies are paid for by students.  Textbooks are to be kept clean and handled carefully.  Students are required to pay for lost or damaged books.

MEDIA CENTER

Hours of operation:  7:30 – 4:00.  Books can be checked out for three weeks at a time.  When coming from a class, students need a pass from the subject teacher.  Students and teachers may also sign up to use the media center computer labs.  Students must have a signed “Acceptable Use Policy” form in order to use the internet while on the THS campus.

STUDENT COUNCIL

Your student council provides for student activities, serves as a training experience for both leaders and followers, promotes the common good, gives students a share in the management of the school, develops high ideals on personal conduct, acts as a clearing house for student activities, seeks to interest students in school affairs, and helps solve problems that may arise.  Members of the student council are your representatives and have direct access to the school administration.  Trinity High School Student Council is offered as a course (*95202L) for which students may register, one semester per year.

SCHOOL TELEPHONES

Students will not use school telephones for personal calls, except in an emergency and with teacher permission.  In the event a student receives an emergency call, the teacher will be notified.  Normal messages are delivered to the student from the office.

FIRE AND TORNADO DRILLS

Fire and tornado drills are held at regular intervals throughout the school year.  The signal for fire drill is a “UFO sound”, the signal for tornado drill is a thirty second uninterrupted bell.  Remember these basic rules:

1. Check the instructions in each class room (they are posted) indicating how to leave the building in case of fire.
2. When exiting the building students must walk quickly and quietly to designated area where their teacher will check attendance.
3. Teachers will submit attendance rosters to the administrator for that area.

ATHLETICS:

Athletics are a very important part of the educational experience of all students.  Self-esteem, discipline and time management go hand in hand with being an athlete.  Trinity High School offers a wide range of sports for both males and females and follows the eligibility requirements as set by the NC High School Athletic Association:  a student must pass 3 out of 4 courses, be in attendance 85% of the semester, and meet local promotion standards the previous semester to participate in athletics.  Athletes must also have a current physical.

DRIVER EDUCATION:

TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL PARKING RULES

No freshman may drive or park on THS campus. 

TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL PARKING PROCEDURES

Students who currently have a license may purchase their parking hanger for the current school year during designated dates and times which will be announced.  Special hours will be assigned for students who do not have a 4^th block and leave to go to work.  The dates and times will be posted around campus, on the school’s marquee, and Connect Ed.  Students are responsible to listen to announcements. NO ONE IS TO LEAVE A CLASS TO PURCHASE PARKING HANGERS!

If you cannot adjust your schedule to this time frame you may have someone purchase your hanger for you, providing he has the proper documents which are listed below.  Selling parking hangers to a large number of students at the beginning of a school year is an involved procedure which utilizes several teachers and staff members; therefore, parking hangers are only sold during certain time frames.  PARKING HANGERS WILL NOT BE SOLD BEFORE SCHOOL DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER!  Parking hangers are sold throughout the school year.

1)         All school fees must be paid prior to purchasing a parking hanger.

2)         A parking Registration Form/Contract must be filled out legibly and signed by a parent or guardian before purchasing a parking hanger.

3)         Student’s must bring their Driver’s License, Vehicle Registration Card (to verify the tag numbers), and a completed Parking Registration Form signed.  If you have someone else purchasing your parking hanger due to your work schedule, copies of your Diver’s License and Vehicle Registration Card will be accepted.  Students should not be driving without the original documents.

4)         Athletes, your coach will be notified of the time frame that parking hangers will be sold and they will allocate a day that you should purchase your parking hanger without penalty of being late to practice.  YOU MUST CHECK WITH YOUR COACH!

THS will sell parking hangers from Aug 31 - Sept 3 immediately after school, and Seniors without a 4th period will be able to purchase hangers on Sept 2 and 3 during 4th block (location to be determined).

OTHER RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS POLICIES AND INFORMATION

Randolph County Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its programs or activities.

RESIDENCE:

Board of Education policy requires that parents notify the school principal immediately upon change of residence if they move outside the school attendance area.  Permission must be secured from Randolph County Schools Administration for the child(ren) to remain in the Randolph County Schools contingent upon space availability, student conduct and attendance record, and payment of tuition as required.  Failure of prompt notification of change of residence or erroneous addresses shall result in immediate removal from Randolph County Schools.

ASBESTOS HAZARD EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACT (AHERA) NOTIFICATION STATEMENT

In 1988 all Randolph County Schools were inspected for Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) according to the rules established by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). The inspection results and the Randolph County Schools plan concerning asbestos were compiled into a Management Plan for each school. Each school’s Management Plan is available to the public for inspection upon request. Interested parties should contact the Principal or the LEA Designee to arrange for an inspection of the Management Plan. As required by AHERA, a periodic surveillance of all remaining asbestos material must be made every six (6) months. Any damaged or deteriorated asbestos will be repaired or replaced before the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year. The periodic surveillance results are located in Volume 2 of the AHERA Notebook.

Any questions concerning this school’s Management Plan can be directed to Allen Kerns the Randolph County Schools LEA Designee at 318-6096. 

Randolph County Schools

Office of Testing & Accountability

·        Effective for students entering the eighth grade for the first time in the 2005-2006 school year and beyond, the online test of computer skills is administered to fulfill the computer skills proficiency graduation requirement.  Seniors who have failed to meet the require-

ments must be given an opportunity to retake the test during the last month of school.

·        End-of-course tests (paper/pencil or online) are administered at the end of the semester in which the courses are taught. All students enrolled in an end-of-course class are required