Faculty Handbook 2012-2013 2

Faculty Handbook 2012-2013 1

The purpose of this handbook is to aid you in following school and system policies and to provide

concise and readily available answers to those questions which usually arise during the school

year. Undoubtedly, rules and regulations will change from time to time as new needs and

situations arise. These will be addressed at the appropriate times. The principal reserves the right

to change items as the need presents itself.

During the coming year, it is imperative that we show consistency in following policies and

procedures, and I hope this handbook will be helpful in meeting that need. Please read it

carefully to become familiar with its contents and review it periodically during the year. All

information, such as handbooks, memos, and reports from the principal’s office or the central

office, should be kept on hand and consulted at regular intervals. Once information has been

received, each individual has the responsibility of being familiar with and understanding the

information, rules, regulations, and directives.

This information is provided to the teaching and support staff to assist with the safe and effective

operation of Tennessee High School. In addition to the information contained in this handbook,

the rules and regulations contained in the following publications are all applicable to our school:


• Bristol Tennessee Board of Education Policy

• Bristol Tennessee City Schools Student Safety and Discipline Handbook

• Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee State Board of Education

• Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association

• Tennessee High School Student/ Parent Handbook

• Tennessee Code Annotated

EXPECTATIONS 1. Expect great things from yourself and your students (Keep working and learning).

2. Set obtainable goals for self and others.

3. Be a team player (It’s amazing what we’ll accomplish if we don’t worry about who gets

the credit).

4. Be positive.

5. “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” Charles Swindoll

6. Be cooperative, considerate, and understanding toward your students and your peers.

(Build self-esteem for self and others.)

7. Expose your students to as much academic competition as possible while challenging

their capabilities.

8. Strive to see that when Tennessee High School is represented, IT’S WITH CLASS!!

(Teachers and students). Promote our school programs; take an active part.

9. Do not discuss the school or students in a negative manner; it always gets

repeated and sounds even worse than what was actually said.

10. Take time to listen (Sometimes that’s all that is necessary).

11. Take time to ask (Sometimes you may not have access to all the information, but will

have a better understanding after being informed).

12. Remember we are only as strong as our weakest link. We have many visitors in the

building. They are watching and listening!! They will remember the negative more than

the positive.

Success consists of getting up once oftener than you fall down.

The winds of grace are always blowing, but you have to raise the sail.

To the world you may be one person but to one person you may be the world.

Opportunity never arrives; it is here.

When you help someone up a hill, you get that much closer to the top yourself.

Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% what you do with what happens to you.

Flexible people never get bent out of shape.

Don’t count the days….make the days count.


There is a choice you have to make in everything you do. And you must always keep in

mind, the choice you make, makes you.

If you don’t start, you won’t arrive.

One good wish changes nothing. One good decision changes everything.

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.

Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.

Ann Landers said that there are three kinds of people in the world: Those who make things happen, those who watch things happen and those who say ‘What happened???” Which are you? Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

They don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.

The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail and not his tongue.


TENNESSEE HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

Dr. Mary E. Rouse Principal 423-652-9588

Mr. Dave Collins Assistant Principal, 423-652-9412

Special Ed. Discipline

Mr. Paul Pendleton Assistant Principal, 423-652-9589

Athletics/P.E./ Viking Hall

Discipline A - B

Ms. Deidre Pendley Program Assistant 423-652-9450

Discipline C - G

Ms. Doris Peters Program Assistant, 423-652-9402

Staff Development/ Testing

Discipline H - L

Mr. Steve Sochalski Assistant Principal, 423-652-9319

Student Services/ Scheduling

Discipline M - R

Mr. Roby Witcher Program Assistant, 423-652-9483

Discipline S - Z

SRO Jody Camper School Resource Officer 423-652-9592

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Ms. Mary Brown Mr. Kelly Buskell Dr. David Welch

Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Board Secretary

Ms. Gwen Ellis Mr. Nelson Pyle

Board Member Board Member


CENTRAL OFFICE PERSONNEL

Dr. Gary Lilly, Director of Schools....................................................................... 423-652-9200

Ms. Patty Earhart, Secretary, Director of Schools ................................... 423-652-9201

Ms. Evelyn Peak, Receptionist ............................................................... 423-652-9451

Ms. Becky Adams, Business/Finance/Human Resources/Nutrition ....................... 423-652-9218

Ms. Terry Graybeal, Payroll ................................................................... 423-652-9220

Ms. Phyllis W. Humphrey, Purchasing…………………………… ......... 423-652-9216

Ms. Tara Spencer, Insurance Coordinator/Accountant ............................ 423-652-9249

Mr. Scott Latham, Human Resources ............................................................... 423-652-9231

Ms. Lisa Varney, Secretary .................................................................... 423-652-9227

Mr. Ron Fink, School Nutrition/ CTE Grant .................................................... 423-652-9221

Ms. Brenda C. Norris, Secretary ............................................................. 423-652-9222

Dr. Dixie Bowen, Supervisor, Student Services/ Transportation/Home School/ Community

Liaison/ Community Hub .................................................................................... 423-652-9225

Ms. Liz Weaver, Secretary ..................................................................... 423-652-9234

Mr. Rigby Kind, Community Liaison/ Attendance 7-12 ................................... 423-652-9237

Ms. Kay Ward, Community Hub ..................................................................... 423-652-9223

Dr. Annette Tudor, Supervisor, Curriculum/Instruction ........................................ 423-652-9202

Ms. Carla Richards, Secretary ............................................................... 423-652-9234

Curriculum Specialists

Ms. Debby Darnell, Reading/Language Arts Elementary Curriculum ............... 423-652-9230

Ms. Jeni Long, Reading/Language Arts Secondary Curriculum ........................ 423-652-9230

Ms. Tracy Easterling, Math Curriculum ........................................................... 423-652-9230

Ms. Jennifer Rouse, Accountability/ School Improvement .................................... 423-652-9230

Ms. Penny Jenkins, Secretary ................................................................. 423-652-9496


2012 - 2013 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Interim Student Reports Report Card Distribution

September 4 - 7 February 4 – 8 October 17 March 20

November 12 - 16 April 22 - 26 January 9 May 24*

Calendar Semester Ending Dates

Teacher Work Days August 1 & 3 1st 90 Days December 21

Student First Day August 2 2nd 91 Days May 24*

Fall Race Day August 24

Labor Day September 3

Fall Break October 8 – 12

In-Service Day November 6

Thanksgiving November 21 - 23 Miscellaneous Dates

Holiday Break Dec. 24 – Jan. 6 Senior Retakes August 14th

Teacher Work Day January 7 Underclassmen August 28th

In-Service Day January 21 Staff August 28th

Winter Break February 14 - 15 Retakes Sept. 25th

Spring Break March 25 – 29 (Underclassmen/Staff)

In-Service Day April 1 Class Night May 10th

Spring Race Day TBA* Graduation May 18th

Teacher Work Day May 23 Last Day May 24th*

*Dates are subject to change pending Spring Race Day.

For THS test schedule, refer to Appendix.

STATE TESTING

First Term

PLAN Test (all sophomores) October 30, 2012

AYP EOC Tests: Algebra I, Biology, English II Dec. 4 – 6, 2012

AYP EOC Test Make-ups Dec. 7, 2012

End of Course Tests are given within the last ten instructional days of the course.

Second Term

11th Grade Writing Assessment February 4-8, 2013

NAEP (for selected seniors) March 5, 2013

ACT Test (juniors) March 19, 2013

AYP EOC Tests: Algebra I, Biology, English II May 7 – 9, 2013

AYP EOC Tests Make-ups May 10, 2013

End of Course Tests are given within the last ten instructional days of the course.

Summer

AYP EOC Tests: Algebra 1, English II, Biology July 9 – 11, 2013

AYP EOC Tests Make-ups July 12, 2013

All EOC tests count as the term exam (25%) for that course. Because of the high stakes involved,

good attendance is critical. A request for Cultural Leave will not be approved during state-

mandated achievement testing (Board Policy 8.101).


2012-2013 Bell Schedule

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Regular Schedule

1st period 7:30 – 9:00 90 minutes

2nd period 9:06 – 10:36 90 minutes Viking News 10:36 – 10:44 8 minutes

3rd period 1st lunch 10:44 – 11:12 Class 11:18 – 12:54 96 minutes 2nd lunch 11:18 – 11:46 Class 10:50 – 11:18 90 minutes 11:52 – 12:54

3rd lunch 11:52 – 12:20 Class 10:50 – 11:52 90 minutes 12:26 – 12:54 4th lunch 12:26 – 12:54 Class 10:50 – 12:26 96 minutes 4th period 1:00 – 2:30 90 minutes

Activity 1 Schedule

1st period 7:30 – 8:50 80 minutes Activity 1 Period 8:56 – 9:21 25 minutes

2nd period 9:27 – 10:47 80 minutes

Viking News 10:47 – 10:55 8 minutes

3rd period

1st lunch 10:55 – 11:23 Class 11:29 – 1:05 96 minutes

2nd lunch 11:29 – 11:57 Class 11:01 – 11:29 90 minutes 12:03 – 1:05 3rd lunch 12:03 – 12:31 Class 11:01 – 12:03 90 minutes 12:37 – 1:05

4th lunch 12:37 – 1:05 Class 11:01 – 12:37 96 minutes

4th period 1:11 – 2:30 79 minutes

Activity 2 Schedule





Activity 2 Period 2:00 – 2:30 30 minutes

Weather Delay Schedule





Revised 6/2012


THS Homeroom List 2012 - 2013

9th Grade

Toby/Sponsor

10th Grade

Strickland/Sponsor

Special Education

Cephas, Morris 2217

Almaroad, Matt 1157

Rollins, Shannon 1159

Chen, Dora 3418

Anderson, Steve 1125

Sexton, Patty 2216

Davis, Tim 3403

Bittinger, Julie 3406

Stubbs, Brad 1205

Gentry, Phil 3408

Bright, Kim 3410

Graham, Shawn 2446

English, Tammy 2115

Grindstaff, Mark 2454

Foutch, Miller 1156A

Behavior Mod

Mason, Dave 1140

Greene, Brent 3404

Wade, Barry 1160

McMakin, Sonya 3434

Halstead, Julie 1216

Morris, Eric 1213

Irvin, Randy 2428A

Presnell, Ryan 1215

Kitzmiller, Ellen 2117

Quales, Donnie 2448

Lilly, Carla 2435

Roberts, Preston 2106

Mays, Mike VH3

Shanks, Daryl 2455

Mooney, Kevin 2212

Tiller, Charlie 3425

Payne, Gill 1212

Williams, Vail 3420

Sikora, Adam 3405

Wilson, Jamie 2114

Valente, Evandro 2220

Zeiger, Bob 2428

Vickers, Anita 3432

11th Grade

Jenkinson/Sponsor

12th Grade

Vance/Sponsor

Boggs, Shane 2447

Blair, Robin 1219

Booher, Anna 2457

Blevins, Clint 1217

Davis, Ginger 3430

Brownlee, Bandy 2314

Demma, Britni 1214

Chandler, Matt 2456

Estep, Chris 2221

Combs, Janet 3424

Halstead, Dave VH4

Dowdell, Derek 3429

Henson, Jeanne 2116

Ensor, Richard 3414

Hicks, Chase 1225

Huber, Chris 1218

Linster, Frank 2101

Johnson, Mary 2445

McRee, Virginia 2215

Lamie, Scott 1204

Milhorn, Garry 1113

Perkins, Kala 3431

Parker, Kathryn 2437

Pinkston, Bobbie VH1

Phillips, Neal 2213

Proffitt, Wally VH2

Richmond, Toby 1138

Reece, Rich 3419

Shipley, Dereck 1155

Sanders, Jeff 3409

Sproles, John 2452

Strong, Denise 3421

Sutherland, Candy 3413

Wampler, Mike 2113


GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Teacher Hours: 7:15 AM – 2:45 PM. Student Hours: 7:30 AM– 2:30 PM. Students may enter the building at 6:55 AM. 2. Keep accurate records of absences and tardies! Attendance must be taken within the first 15 minutes of class by the teacher – by law students or assistants cannot enter attendance information. Tardies are to be entered in the computer BEFORE the end of each class. TCA 49-5-201. Teachers must read and understand discipline consequences. (See Tardy Policy in Student Handbook.) 3. When assigned duty, be on time. If you cannot make your duty station in a timely fashion,

please speak to Dr. Rouse. Be where you are supposed to be! Duty is knowing what is

being said and done around you and being proactive to eliminate or stop potential

problems. Duty is not simply being present.

4. Keep rooms and work areas neat and clean. YOU are responsible for any graffiti written

in your area; clean it when possible and/ or report it to the principal. Report any graffiti

you see anywhere on campus. WE are as responsible as the cleaning service! Clean all

graffiti PRIOR to students entering your classroom. If you need help, let me know.

Students will not be allowed to write/ mark on lockers.

5. If you are going to be absent, please log the absence on AESOP. If you need a sub in the

morning before school, log the absence on AESOP. If you want to post an absence in

advance, use AESOP. If you become ill during the school day and need a sub, contact

Ms. Shelton.

6. Handle minor discipline problems in your class as much as possible. Thanks!

7. Do not leave classes unsupervised. If you must be out of class, call the office for someone

to cover your class. You are the one responsible for the students in your classroom. 8. YOU (teacher) ARE NOT TO USE YOUR CELL PHONE DURING CLASS TIME.

YOUR EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS ARE NOT TO USE THEIR CELL PHONES

DURING CLASS TIME – YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING AND

CORRECTING THE SITUATION.

9. Teachers having children with them in the school building.

See Appendix B – Children on Campus

PROCEDURES 1. Tardies to first period: Students arriving after 7:30 MUST sign in in the office and get

an admit (excused or unexcused). Students are not allowed in class without an admit

from the office. All teachers are expected to enforce the THS tardy policy. Any teacher

who admits a tardy student to first period without an admit (excused or unexcused) is

being insubordinate.

2. Tardies throughout the school day: Students will report to class and sign in with the

teacher on the Teacher Tardy Sheet. All teachers are expected to enforce the THS tardy

policy. Any teacher who admits a tardy student to class without signing the log sheet is

being insubordinate. First Tardy, Teacher intervention; second tardy, teacher intervention

(defined as parent contact); third tardy, administrator referral with dates of tardies and

date of parent contact. Documentation and the timeline of the referral are critical.


ACCIDENTS

Staff:

Accidents that occur to staff members in the building or on school property should be

reported to the principal’s office within 24 hours. Accident report forms are available in

the Main Office. Since accidents may have a long-term effect on sick leave, workman

compensation insurance, and other benefits, it is extremely important that any, and all,

staff accidents be reported promptly. For non-emergency treatment, see your primary

physician or MED-ONE. For emergency treatment, go the nearest hospital. PLEASE

NOTE THAT A ROUTINE DRUG SCREENING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL WORK

RELATED INJURIES/ ILLNESSES.

Student:

Accidents of any kind should be reported by the faculty member who observed the

accident or the faculty member to whom the accident was reported. A complete written

report must be made no later than the end of the day on which the accident occurred.

Accident report forms are available in the Main Office. All items on the report must be

completed and the form returned to the Principal’s Office.

ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES Please read, sign, and return the last page of Bookkeeping Procedures.

Below is Bookkeeping 101, however, you are responsible for the full version attached.

1. Purchase order requisitions must be submitted to the THS business office to review the

account balance and to determine that sufficient funds are available before making an

obligation. All requests for purchases less than $50.00 will be signed by the bookkeeper

and returned to the individual initiating the request. This individual will then order and/or

purchase the requested supplies. All requests for purchases over $50.00 will be forwarded

to the principal for approval. After the principal has signed and approved, a purchase

order will be returned to the individual initiating the request. This individual will then

order and/ or purchase requested supplies. Department heads must also sign purchase

requisitions and vouchers for payment if departmental money is being used.

2. Please initial delivery receipts, packing slips, and invoices as verification of receipt of

goods. These should be turned in to Ms. Rutherford with a completed voucher within

three days of shipment so that a timely payment can be made.

3. Sales tax should be paid only when the items purchased are for resale. Sales tax cannot be

reimbursed for tax exempt items being used by the school; therefore, you must use a

purchase order.

Appendix A – Bookkeeping Procedures

PLEASE REMEMBER: A Teacher Collection Log is used for receipting funds. Funds should be

turned in within three days after receipt. Also, teachers should initial checks they receipt so

bookkeeping can trace these back to the proper account if needed. Travel expense for staff

development will be reimbursed upon return of the trip and with submission of proper


documentation to Mrs. Rutherford in bookkeeping. Prepaid expenses are allowed only for

restricted accounts using funds they have raised (e.g., clubs, vocational activities, etc.) approved

by the Principal. Athletic competition and events should be approved by the Athletic Director.

ALTERNATE INSERVICE Tennessee Guidelines for Approvable Activities for In-Service

1. In-service activities designed to develop the competencies of apprentice or probationary

teachers. (Priority shall be given to these activities. Supervising teachers shall be designated

to work with these teachers.)

2. Instructional assessment and improvement studies.

3. Workshops and/or other activities based on the assessed needs of a school or school system.

4. Development and coordination of system and school-wide curriculum.

5. Conducting staff development programs/activities that are consistent with needs identified at

the building and/or system level.

6. Studies of: teaching methods and strategies, classroom management, child development, cur-

riculum and instruction, motivation, community involvement, planning and evaluation.

7. Workshops, seminars, institutes, state sponsored activities, teacher-center activities, profes-

sional organization sponsored activities, and college or university sponsored activities which

are related to a teacher’s assignment or to a school or system’s objectives. (To validate these

activities, a written record of attendance/participation must be maintained.)

8. Specific training for instructional assignments.

9. Service as a free consultant to other schools and LEAs, excluding travel time.

Non-approvable Activities for In-service

1. Parent-teacher conferences.

2. Teachers working in their rooms.

3. Putting grades on permanent record forms.

4. Business meetings for a professional association.

5. Coaching clinics/cheerleading clinics.

6. College courses for credit.

Three days of alternate in-service (18 hours) are required by the school system. In-service

forms are available in the office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Viking News:

School announcements will be publicized and broadcast on Viking News. Announcements

must be given to TV Broadcasting by 2:30 PM on the day before the announcement is to

be broadcast.

P. A. Announcements:

Announcements must be written and turned in to Ms. Shelton fifteen minutes prior to the

regular scheduled announcement time. Every effort will be made to keep classroom

interruptions to a minimum. Announcements will be made at the beginning of the day

and at the end of the school day.


ASSEMBLIES Assembly programs scheduled during the school day are part of the regular school curriculum,

and all students are required to attend. Teachers shall actively supervise students in their assigned

area. Assigned areas will be determined by the type of assembly and announced as needed.

Viking Hall Pep Rally Procedures

1. We will be on an Activity 2 schedule; students will be released at 2:00PM.

2. Memos or emails to inform teachers of early releases will be sent out.

3. ALL STUDENTS ARE TO REPORT TO VIKING HALL. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE

PERMITTED TO LEAVE CAMPUS WITHOUT A PROPER WITHDRAWAL.

4. Students will sit or stand in the assigned area of their class (See Diagram)

5. TEACHERS ARE TO REPORT TO VIKING HALL AND SHOULD MONITOR AND

ASSIST WITH MOVING STUDENTS TO THEIR ASSIGNED AREAS.

6. ONCE IN VIKING HALL TEACHERS SHOULD GO TO THEIR ASSIGNED HOME-

ROOM CLASS AREA AND ACTIVELY SUPERVISE AND MONITOR THE STU-

DENTS. FOR EXAMPLE, FRESHMAN HOMEROOM SPONSORS SHOULD BE

LOCATED IN THE ASSIGNED FRESHMAN SECTION.

7. Teachers should encourage students to participate in the PEP Rally.


8. Teachers who have fourth period planning will be assigned specific areas to supervise

prior to the PEP Rally. Assignment time is 1:55PM-2:10PM. At 2:10PM these teachers

should sweep all areas as they report to the PEP Rally to assist with supervision.

Boggs VH Restrooms Wade Southside Parking

Booher VH Restrooms Wilson 2nd Floor Girls bathrooms

Dowdell 3rd Floor Boys Bathroom Zeiger Senior Parking Lot

Ensor 2nd Floor Boys Bathroom

Estep VH Pool Exit

Johnson VH Lobby

Hicks Cafeteria Alley

Irvin Edgemont Teachers Parking

Mooney Stone Castle Alley

Lamie Southside School Entrance; Sweep 1st Floor Boys Bathrooms

Perkins 3rd Floor Girls Bathrooms

Phillips Southside Band Exit; sweep 1st Floor Bathrooms

Proffitt VH Front Steps

Valente VH Lobby

Sproles VH – Edgemont Sidewalk

Mays Viking Hall Floor

Tiller VH Floor

Stone Castle Pep Rally Procedures

1. We will be on an Activity 2 schedule; students will be released at 2:00PM.

2. Memos or emails to inform teachers of early releases will be sent out.


3. ALL STUDENTS ARE TO REPORT TO THE STONE CASTLE. STUDENTS WILL

NOT BE PERMITTED TO LEAVE CAMPUS WITHOUT A PROPER WITHDRAW-

AL.

4. Students will sit or stand in the assigned area of their class (See Diagram)

5. TEACHERS ARE TO REPORT TO THE STONE CASTLE AND SHOULD MONITOR

AND ASSIST WITH MOVING STUDENTS TO THEIR ASSIGNED AREAS.

6. ONCE IN THE STONE CASTLE TEACHERS SHOULD GO TO THEIR ASSIGNED

HOMEROOM CLASS AREA AND ACTIVELY SUPERVISE AND MONITOR THE

STUDENTS. FOR EXAMPLE, FRESHMAN HOMEROOM SPONSORS SHOULD

BE LOCATED IN THE ASSIGNED FRESHMAN SECTION.

7. Teachers should encourage students to participate in the PEP Rally.

8. Teachers who have fourth period planning will be assigned specific areas to supervise

prior to the PEP Rally. Assignment time is 1:55-2:10. At 2:10 these teachers should

sweep all areas as they report to the PEP Rally to assist with supervision.

Boggs Stone Castle (Inside) Wade Southside Parking

Booher Stone Castle Alley (Gate 2) Wilson 2nd Floor Girls bathrooms

Dowdell 3rd Floor Boys Bathroom Zeiger Senior Parking Lot

Ensor 2nd Floor Boys Bathroom

Estep Stone Castle Alley (Gate 3)

Johnson Stone Castle Alley (Gate 1)

Hicks Cafeteria Alley

Irvin Edgemont Teacher Parking

Mooney Stone Castle Alley (Players Gate)

Lamie Southside School Entrance; Sweep 1st Floor Boy’s Bathrooms

Perkins 3rd Floor Girls Bathrooms

Phillips Southside Band Exit; sweep 1st Floor Bathrooms

Proffitt VH Front Steps

Valente Stone Castle (Inside)

Sproles VH – Edgemont Sidewalk

Mays Stone Castle (Inside)

Tiller Stone Castle (Field)

ATTENDANCE Definition of Absent:

Students are not in attendance in regularly scheduled classes at the school where they attend.

Approved school activities do not count as an absence.

Definition of Present:

Students are in attendance in regularly scheduled classes at the school where they attend.

Definition of Tardy:

Students are not in their assigned area when class begins.

The Tennessee High School administration and staff understand that excellent attendance and

punctuality are essential to student growth and achievement. It is the expectation of every

Tennessee High student to be punctual and to have excellent attendance to be successful both as a

student and as an adult. All students who arrive after school has begun for the day are required to

report to the office for an admit slip. When a student has had five or more unexcused absences in


your classroom, email the appropriate counselor and administrator. Also, you are to call the

parent and document the phone call. The Tennessee High School administration and staff offer

the following guidelines and incentives to assist and encourage students to achieve these goals of

punctuality and attendance:

• Plan appointments, trips, and activities for non-school days.

• Get plenty of rest and take care of yourself to ward off illness.

• Keep up with your studies and assignments; be prepared.

• Be involved; participate and enjoy the school experience.

• Seek help and guidance when you need it; help others when you can.

THERE ARE NO SENIOR, JUNIOR, ETC., “SKIP DAYS”. Students who skip will

be disciplined per the handbook.

Attendance Procedures

Parents are expected to contact the school on the date of or prior to the student’s absence

at 652-9499. This number will have a 24 hour recording device that you may use for

reporting absences. Students who are eighteen years old or older MUST have parental

permission for absences and withdrawals if they reside with their parents. The maximum

number of excused absences, supported by a parent note(s) or phone call(s) only, is five

(5) days per year. Contact will be made to notify the parent on the date of each student

absence.

Late Arrivals

All students arriving after 7:30 AM are required to sign in at the Main Office.

Early Withdrawals

Under no circumstances can a student leave campus without parent/guardian

permission and school authorization.

Procedures for early withdrawals include: a) A parent/guardian may notify the school for a withdrawal request by calling 652-9494. b) Parents should supply necessary information at this time, such as student name, grade

level, parent/guardian name, phone number, time of withdrawal, and reason for

withdrawal. A student may bring a written appointment card or a parent/guardian note to the Main Office prior to 7:30 AM for a withdrawal.

c) Students must sign out at the Main Office before leaving campus with an authorized

withdrawal. Parents/ guardians must sign the student out from the office unless the stu-

dent has permission to drive. This includes students leaving due to illness.

d) If a student leaves school and returns the same day, he/she must sign in at the Main Of-

fice. Once a student arrives on campus, including the parking lot, he/she must follow the

early withdrawal procedures.

Excused Absence

a) Personal illness– A parent note or call may be used to excuse up to five (5) absences. Af-

ter a parent has used the five (5) parent notifications, a doctor’s excuse and/ or parent

conference may be required. An illness or incapacitating condition of a family member

that requires the temporary help of a student. A physician’s statement is required.

b) A death in the immediate family (Family includes parents, step-parents, guardian, grand-

parents, brother, sister, step-brother/sister, aunt, uncle).


c) Recognized religious holiday/events.

d) Required court appearance (A written verification from appropriate authorities must be

provided.)

e) Approved school-related activities.

f) Pre-approved cultural leave.

Cultural/ Educational Activities

Students may be excused from school to participate in cultural and educational activities (Board

Policy 8.101). The following guidelines shall be used by school principals in approving

cultural/educational activities:

a) Maximum of five (5) days per school year will be available for family

cultural/educational activities.

b) A request for the absences to be excused must be filed with the principal prior to the

activity.

c) A request will not be approved after the activity has occurred, during state-

mandated achievement testing, or if the student has (5) or more unexcused absences.

A request must be in writing on forms available in the school office and completed in the

office by the parents of the student. No other relative can do this. If a student uses more

than the maximum days allowed, the first five (5) days of absence will be considered

excused.

d) Make-up work is the responsibility of the student and parent. The local school policy on

make-up procedures will be followed.

Unexcused Absences

After five (5) unexcused absences, a student will be considered truant, and a referral will be

made to the Attendance Review Committee (ARC). Unexcused absences will be determined

by the building-level administrator. Grades from classes missed due to unexcused absences

will be graded at 80% (Board Policy 8.101). A student whose absence has not been commu-

nicated by parental phone call/message must report to the main office before entering class

and provide a parent note explaining the absence.

Unexcused absences may result in:

1. Parent conferences

2. In-school suspension

3. Referral to counseling

4. Referral to Attendance Review Committee (ARC)

5. Alternative School Placement

6. Out-of-school Suspension

7. Referral to Board of Education

8. Referral to Juvenile Court

Tardy to Class

Definition of Tardy

Students are not in their assigned area when class begins. This includes reporting to and from

lunch, assemblies, or other activities.

1st tardy – Teacher Intervention

2nd tardy – Teacher Intervention

3rd tardy – Administrator Referral


4th tardy – One (1) day ISS or Detention

5th tardy – Two (2) days ISS

6th tardy – Three (3) days ISS or 3-5 day alternative school placement

7th and subsequent tardies – A range of disciplinary options that may include ISS, OSS,

and/or alternative program

*** This procedure starts over each semester. ***

BENCHMARK ASSESSMENTS Benchmark assessments will required in all core subjects and eventually expanded to include all

subjects. Teachers will be involved in system benchmark training and the use of SchoolNet to

produce benchmark tests. Data gained from benchmarking will be used to inform instruction.

BULLETIN BOARDS Bulletin boards are provided throughout the school for purposes of publicizing school-related

activities. Any and all materials displayed on these bulletin boards must be approved in writing

by an administrator. Dated material must be removed no later than the next day after the

scheduled event. Teachers are encouraged to develop bulletin board displays. No signs can be

posted on walls or doors, only on the bulletin boards provided.

CAFETERIA Students are NOT allowed to leave campus for lunch and must report to the cafeteria at the

assigned lunch period. Students are not allowed to eat lunch in classrooms or any other area other

than the cafeteria without prior administrative approval. Students must report to the cafeteria

within the six minutes allowed.

CELL PHONES

Student Cell Phones

Students, including peer tutors, ARE NOT to have cell phones out during class (This includes

having a cell phone on the desk) unless under the direct supervision of the teacher as an

instructional tool. Students’ phones are to be in their pockets or purses. Students will be allowed

to use personal cell phones before school, during regular class CHANGES, and during the

students’ lunch break. These are the only times during the school day that are considered ‘non-

instructional’. Students CANNOT use their phones when going to the bathroom or any other

destination in the building. Cell phones must be silenced or turned off. Teachers who allow cell

phone use or other electronic devices will be considered insubordinate, and action will be taken.

Stating “I did not know or I did not see the cell phone” will be viewed like taxes, no excuse. For

cell phone violations use the form below (available in office). Give phone to an administrator by

the end of the day.


COMMUNICATION DEVICE RETURN SLIP

Student:_____________________ Reported By:__________________

Type of Device Manufacturer Device Name Color of Device

Due to violating the Electronics Device Policy Money Received:

____ I choose to pay the $20 fine for this violation and receive my device _____________

back at the end of the day.

____ I choose to have my communication device held ___ days for this violation. Date to be Returned:

_____________

Day of Confiscation Date:_______________

Student Signature:____________________ Administrator Signature:____________________

Day of Return Date:_______________

Student Signature:____________________ Administrator Signature:____________________

Teacher Cell Phones

YOU (teacher) ARE NOT TO USE YOUR CELL PHONE DURING CLASS TIME. YOUR

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT AND PEER TUTOR ARE NOT TO USE THEIR CELL

PHONES DURING CLASS TIME– YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING AND

CORRECTING THE SITUATION.

Exception: Physical education teachers do not have access to classroom phones and will need to

use cell phones periodically for school use only.

CHEATING Cheating is defined as (1) giving or receiving information, except by teacher permission; (2)

copying another student’s assignment, i.e., test, classwork or homework; or (3) plagiarizing

information. Any student found to be cheating on any assignment, quiz, or test will be given the

appropriate disciplinary action.

CHILD ABUSE Section 1: If any teacher suspects child abuse in any form, he/ she is required by law to inform

the Department of Human Services. Your report will be confidential. The Child Abuse hotline

number is 1-877-542-2873. Remember the person who was initially made aware of the abuse or

who observed injuries or marks must be the one to call the hotline; document your call and

conversation. Please have the following information ready: Student’s full name, age or date of


birth, address, parent/ guardian name, names of siblings if known, and phone number. Remember

that if the parent/ guardian is suspected of causing the abuse, you DO NOT CONTACT THE

PARENT/ GUARDIAN.

Section 2: Public Chapter 283; TCA 37-1-403 and 37-1-605 require a principal or other

designated person to verbally contact a victim’s parent within 24 hours when a report of child

abuse or child sexual abuse occurred on school grounds or while child was under the care of the

school. Do not give the information to the parent; he/ she may be the perpetrator.

Please notify the school counselor and principal out of professional courtesy. We will be happy

to assist in any way.

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION Classroom instruction is vital to our students. You are expected to teach from bell to bell. To

maximize learning, please use a number of different teaching methods during each class. The

TEAM rubric provides excellent Best Practice guidelines and expectations that are set forth by

the Tennessee State Department of Education. It is YOUR responsibility to motivate the students

and make sure they are learning. Teachers should continually assess their teaching using all

available data. Sleeping in class is not acceptable.

Teaching is not happening if learning is not taking place.

To maximize teaching and learning, lesson plans are pertinent. Lesson plans are to be written and

on your desk for administrator review. We will be asking for copies of lesson plans randomly.

The lesson plans will need to be turned in to the office before leaving school on that particular

day.

CLASSROOM SAFETY

Leaving Your Classroom

Permission must be obtained before permitting all or any part of a class to leave the assigned

classroom before the end of a class period. This includes taking classes outside the building, to

the library, to labs, etc. The office receptionist, at extension 494, must be informed as to the

location of any class not meeting in its regular location. Students are not allowed to go to their

cars without administrator approval.

Monitoring

All teachers are required to actively supervise the hallway area and restroom areas outside their

classrooms before school begins in the morning, after school ends in the afternoon, and during the

changes between classes. This did not happen as consistently as it should have happened last

year. Let’s do a better job.

Appendix C – Classroom Fire/Safety Checklist

CLINIC Our school is equipped with a health clinic and staffed with a part-time licensed practical nurse

(LPN). The clinic is a resource provided for students in need. Students abusing this resource will

be subject to disciplinary action. A Student Health Form will be sent home at the beginning of


the school year. This form is also available on the school system website under the Resources tab

at Health Matters.

CLUBS Clubs are a valuable part of the school experience; however, if we are disrupting the instructional

time twice a month, students need to be encouraged to participate rather than sitting in your

classroom doing nothing.

1. Clubs should meet in the same location and at the same time every scheduled month. No

exceptions unless pre-approved by the administration.

2. August and September are for recruiting members and encouraging participation.

Establish a club roster by October 1. Clubs will not meet in August, December, or May.

3. Club sponsors should be present for all club meetings and activities.

4. Minutes for each meeting should be recorded by a student secretary.

5. All fund raising projects and bookkeeping are handled per THS Bookkeeping Procedures.

6. Parliamentary procedure and a business-like atmosphere should be maintained.

7. Meetings should have an agenda and run in an orderly fashion.

Appendix D – Club Schedule

COMMUNICATION Your communication and concerns are very valuable to me. Please feel free to share with me at

any time. Communication is a two-way street … it takes both sides. Please check your

mailbox before school, and, if possible, at other times throughout the day. My main means of

communication with you will be email…check daily. I can’t fix problems if I am not aware they

exist.

Remember, what you say about THS and our THS students is a reflection of YOU both as a

person and as a professional! This includes in the hallway, in the workroom, at lunch, at the ball

game, or at Wal-Mart.

COMPUTER LABS

Room # Former Names New Names

Room #2434 “Math” “Virtual” Edgemont Computer Lab

Room #2222 “Plato” “Compass” Southside Computer Lab

**We must all be proactive in maintaining the Tennessee High School computer labs. The

computer labs will only be as respectable as we make them. Take ownership and treat them as

your own classroom, work space, or office.

Computer Lab Guidelines:

1. Each Computer Lab will have a Sign-up Folder located on the table near the door. Teachers

may sign up for either the first 45 minutes or the second 45 minutes of each class period.

However, on the day of the lab use, if the time is open, teachers may sign up for the entire pe-

riod.

2. Teachers may sign up for the computer lab within two weeks prior to the scheduled date.

3. A seating chart must be maintained for each class using the computer lab. This helps in ad-

dressing any problems with individual computer damage or other issues.


4. No food or drinks in the computer lab.

5. Notify front desk when taking a class to any computer lab.

6. Technical issues need to be reported in an e-mail to [email protected]. In the e-mail,

please include the location of the lab, number of the computer, BTCS code number (on stick-

er), and describe the details of the problem.

7. Cleaning supplies are available for the computers. If you see computer, monitor, or key-

board cleanliness issues, please try to address them yourself if possible. General classroom

cleaning needs can be e-mailed to [email protected].

8. If keys are needed for access to labs, please see an administrator, Mrs. Shelton, or Mrs.

Brinser.

9. Priority to the use of the Edgemont Computer Lab will be given to Distance Learning and

administrative purposes.

COPY MACHINES Copy machines are in the following locations:

• Library

• Main Office

• Room 1155 (Graphic Arts)

Ms. Brinser will be available to copy for you. In order for her to copy materials for you, you

must place paper/s in a folder with a copy of the “Copy Directions” included. Place the folder in

Ms. Brinser’s mailbox. She will need a minimum of 24 hours to copy these for you. There may be

times she can get them for you earlier. She will place the copied papers back in the folder and

place in your mailbox. Students ARE NOT ALLOWED to copy, nor are they allowed out of

class to bring copying requests to Ms. Brinser. Teachers, please utilize this valuable service.

Don’t take your time to make copies when we have someone willing to help you.

CURRICULUM COACHES

Department Curriculum Coach

English Kelly Vance

Math Carla Lilly

Science Jeff Sanders

Curriculum Coach Responsibilities:

1. Know and communicate changes in State and National standards to all members of the

department.

2. Interpret and analyze standardized test data and reports (Benchmarks, PLAN, ACT, EOC,

TVAAS, etc.) and communicate that information to the department and administration.

3. Oversee creation of benchmark tests and data collection.

4. Share instructional strategies with department through curriculum meetings and in-

service days.

5. Provide/ acquire in-service/ training to faculty (locating appropriate workshops and

training opportunities).

6. Advocate appropriate curriculum or class development/ change.


7. Provide communication to appropriate audiences concerning curriculum and ACT

preparation (parents, students, and teachers).

8. Organize and implement ACT intervention program and ACT preparation class for THS

students.

Shared Responsibilities with Department Chairs:

1. Develop and update pacing guides for each course and communicate changes to

department.

2. Mentor new teachers in each department.

DATA There are many sources of data that impact instruction, guide differentiation, and influence

decision making. Teachers are expected to access and analyze student data (TVAAS) as well as

their own instructional data.

Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS)

https://tvaas.sas.com/

Username: Firstname.Lastname (Use capital letters to begin each).

Password: (You can type in your username, then click on “Forgot username/password” and the

system will send you an e-mail with your password).

Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) is a statistical analysis of achievement

data that reveals academic growth over time for students and groups of students, such as those in

a grade level or in a school. TVAAS is a tool that gives feedback to school leaders and teachers

on student progress and assesses the influence of schooling on that progress. It allows districts to

follow student achievement over time and provides schools with a longitudinal view of student

performance. TVAAS provides valuable information for teams of teachers to inform

instructional decisions.

Tennessee State Report Card

http://tn.gov/education/reportcard/index.shtml

Click on the icon.

To select THS, click

The Report Card is organized in the following sections: System/School Profile, NCLB

(AYP), Achievement, Value Added (TVAAS data), Attendance and Graduation,

Discipline, Teacher Quality, Special Education, and Career and Technical Education.

State System School


DEPARTMENTAL MEETINGS Departmental meetings are scheduled for the second and fourth Mondays and may be held before

or after school. All staff are required to attend departmental meetings for the entire length of the

meeting unless prior administrator approval has been granted.

The following staff will serve as department chairs for 2012-13:

Department Chairperson

Counseling and Support Services Ashleigh Shu

CTE Steve Anderson

English Britni Demma

Fine Arts Donnie Quales

Foreign Language Kimberly Toby

Library Shelah Higgins

Math Evandro Valente

PE/ Health/ ROTC David Halstead

ROTC Frank Linster

Science Phil Gentry

Special Services Barry Wade

Social Studies Matt Chandler

Department Chairperson Responsibilities:

1. Approve purchase orders for department.

2. Allocate funds in the accounts.

3. Purchase materials and supplies for the department.

4. Handle textbook issues (ordering, replacing, adopting).

5. Maintain an inventory of materials and other resources.

6. Order/ reorder textbook ancillaries (workbooks) when appropriate.

7. Keep the meeting on task and do not allow the meeting to become a gripe session.

Shared Responsibilities with Core Curriculum Coaches:

1. Develop and update pacing guides for each course and communicate changes to

department.

2. Mentor new teachers in each department.

General Meeting Procedures:

1. Turn in minutes from each meeting to Dr. Rouse.

2. Help new department members get their “feet on the ground.”

3. Discuss items that need to be looked at throughout the year to improve/ streamline your

department.

4. Discuss concerns that remain from previous years for which a solution has yet to be found.

5. Add any other business that the department feels is important.


DISCIPLINE REFERRALS

Administrator Alphabet

Collins SPED Students

Pendleton A - B

Pendley C - G

Peters H - L

Sochalski M - R

Witcher S - Z

We want all students at THS to feel safe at all times. This includes safety from bullying and

harassment. If you are aware of any bullying or harassment, report it immediately. The

administration will investigate and interview all concerned parties.

DISCIPLINE Teachers are responsible for discipline in the classroom. When a student is referred to the office,

it then becomes the administration’s responsibility. Do Not Tolerate:

a) Threats

b) Disruptions to the point that learning is not happening

c) Harassment

ENFORCE school policy. We do not have the luxury of overlooking policy, and it is not fair to

the student or to the faculty for all rules not to be enforced equally. This includes school functions

and extracurricular activities. Teachers cannot do searches or assign ISS or OSS. If a student

must be removed from your classroom, call the office for an escort. If you need help with

classroom management, let me know and I/ we will provide extra help. It is desirable that each

teacher be able to handle the majority of disciplinary problems he/she faces as they arise.

Normally, the best procedure to follow in resolving a problem is first working with the student,

secondly, contacting the parents, and, thirdly, referring to the administrative staff. However, each

teacher may experience situations both in and out of the classroom where immediate help is

needed with serious or very difficult student problems. These situations should be referred. Any

situation involving smoking, drinking, drugs, fighting, or serious insubordination should always

be referred immediately. Make referrals through Power Teacher if the student is enrolled in your

class. If not enrolled in your class, use the written referral form. Verbal explanation may also be

required, and the administrator will contact the teacher. Specific referral and discipline

procedures may vary from year to year and will be covered in faculty meetings prior to the

opening of school. Substitute teachers and educational assistants will not complete Discipline

Referral forms – they will leave the information for you to complete the form. Any student

enrolled in the Bristol City Schools who commits a Zero Tolerance offense at anytime on

property under the control of the Bristol Tennessee City Schools shall be suspended or

expelled as defined in Policy 8.174. This rule applies during non-school days and non-school

hours during all school-sponsored activities, both on and off campus.


THS Discipline Referrals

Category SY 10-11 SY 11-12 Change Percentage of Increase /

(-) Decrease

Assault 14 20 6 43%

Cell Phone 144 183 39 27%

Dress Code 93 227 134 144%

Fight 33 34 1 3%

Harassment 43 33 -10 -23%

Inappropriate Language 38 56 18 48%

Skipping Class 312 171 -141 -45%

Tardy To Class 537 384 -153 -28%

Theft/Stealing 7 6 -1 -14%

Tobacco 84 53 -31 -37%

Zero Tolerance Offenses 17 9 -8 -35%

Total 2339 1987 -352 -15%

DRESS CODE

Faculty and Staff

The intent and purpose of the dress code is to assure that THS faculty and staff project a profes-

sional image to our students and the public at all times. The following dress code will be followed

unless otherwise stated by the principal:

No shorts

No denim jeans (any color)

No flip flops (sandals are allowed)

No leggings

No tee shirts

All faculty and staff will adhere to the student dress code at a minimum. The attire of the faculty

and staff should never be questionable as to meeting the minimum standards of student dress code

(in length to the knee and top appropriately covered.)

Exceptions:

P.E. teachers may wear shorts while teaching in the gym.

Shop teachers may wear denim while working in shop areas.

Teacher Work Days – wear comfortable clothing meeting the minimum student dress code (shorts

must meet the dollar bill width from the knee requirement).

Spirit Days:

Denim, school tee shirts, etc., will be allowed on Spirit Days.


Student

Bristol Tennessee City Schools has dress standards in place in order to promote the culture of the

school system as one of self-respect as well as the respect for others. Students shall dress and

groom in a clean, neat, and modest manner so as not to distract or interfere with the operation of

the school. Shirts and shoes are required in school and at all school events. School

administrators have the obligation to determine when a student is attired in a manner which is

likely to cause disruption or interference with the operation of the school and will take

appropriate administrative action, which may include suspension. The administration has full

discretion to determine what is appropriate.

Teachers are to enforce the dress standards per the parameters below:

Shirts/ Blouses

• Shirts/ blouses must have a neckline that exposes no cleavage. If the shirt/ blouse has

buttons or a zipper, it must meet the above requirement.

• Muscle shirts, tank tops, midriff shirts, halter tops, tube tops, spaghetti strap tops, and

backless or off the shoulder tops are not permitted in the school environment.

• Shirts/ blouses worn outside the waistband must be of sufficient length so that no flesh is

exposed.

Sweaters/ Sweatshirts:

• Sweaters, sweatshirts, and hoodies are permitted as long as they meet the shirt/ blouse

dress code or worn over a shirt or blouse that does meet the dress code. The hood may

not be worn on the head.

Pants/ Shorts:

• Pants/ shorts must be worn at the waist and be size appropriate. No sagging is allowed.

• Pants/shorts must have NO rips, tears, frays, or holes where skin or any garment worn

underneath is exposed.

• Shorts must not be any shorter than 2 ½ inches (width of a dollar bill) above the top of

the kneecap.

Skirts, Dresses/ Jumpers:

• Skirts, dresses, and jumpers must not be shorter than 2 ½ inches (width of a dollar bill)

above the top of the kneecap. A slit in the dress or skirt cannot exceed the length of a dol-

lar bill (6 inches) above the top of the kneecap.

• The top of the dress must meet the shirt/ blouse requirements of the dress code or have a

shirt that does meet the requirements beneath or over the dress. Backless dresses, low cut

dresses, or dresses with spaghetti straps will not be permitted.

Coats/Jackets:

• Coats and jackets must be removed and put in lockers upon arrival at school.

Headwear/Hats:

• No head coverings are permitted. This includes, but is not limited to, hats, hoodies,

scarves, sweatbands, stockings, do-rags, bandanas, etc. Students must not have in their

possession a hat or headwear during the school day. These items must be removed

upon entering the building and placed in lockers.

Other General Rules:


• All clothing should be clean and in good repair.

• See-through clothing or cutouts are prohibited.

• Industrial chains, wallet chains, accessories with spikes, pet chains, collars around the

neck or wrists are prohibited.

• Clothing that displays the names of/or advertisements of drug, alcohol, tobacco products,

profane, vulgar, violent, illegal, immoral, hate messages, or sexual innuendoes are

prohibited.

• Accessories must be free of offensive or suggestive words or graphics, contain no

references to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, illegal/immoral substances, or activities.

• Shoes must be worn at all times.

• Students are not allowed to wear, carry, and/or display gang paraphernalia or items

associated with gangs, including pagers. Student attire cannot be modified (for example

– rolling up pant leg) to display gang affiliation.

• No sunglasses may be worn or be visible at any time during the day.

• Spirit group uniforms worn to class must meet all dress code requirements.

• Blankets, pajamas, flannel pants, house shoes, or any sleepwear or accessories are

prohibited.

• Gloves are not allowed to be worn during class except where instructed by teacher (i.e.

shop class).

DRILLS Safety is top priority! You must always enact a drill as if it were the real deal. A class roster

with correct attendance for that period MUST be taken with you. Take attendance

immediately after reaching your safe zone. We will be having a fire drill each month. The fire

drills will always be announced through an email, so you know it is a planned drill; however, you

are to perform with respect to the situation.

1st Fire Drill – Aug. 16th AM

2nd Fire Drill – Aug. 29th PM.

DUTY When assigned duty, be on time. If you cannot make your duty station in a timely fashion, please

speak to Dr. Rouse. Be where you are supposed to be! Duty is knowing what is being said and

done around you and being proactive to eliminate or stop potential problems. Duty is not simply

being present. You are responsible for the times and areas to which you have been assigned duty

(bathroom, early morning, bus, pep rallies, assemblies, hall, etc.). The safety and welfare of the

students are dependent upon your diligence. Remember, the parent has the burden to prove

negligence, but if you are not supervising, then you have left yourself open. When walking down

the hall, check student hall passes and take a second to help us keep hallways and bathrooms clear

and supervised. Walk in the restrooms, glance at walls and stalls for graffiti, and flush commodes,

etc. Students are less likely to do inappropriate things if they think we are going to be walking in

at any moment or that we might be just around the corner.


We are responsible for all students at THS; this is our school, and we are responsible for all

actions at THS. During the week of your bus duty, arrive at the bus loading area no later than two

minutes after the 2:30 PM bell has sounded. Bus duty is concluded when all bus-riding students

have departed. If you cannot be on duty, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to find a colleague to

serve as your replacement and inform administration of the change. Plan ahead and try to avoid

scheduling non-emergency appointments during this week. Your primary responsibility is the

supervision of all students exiting the building to ride the buses or automobiles. Be alert for

possible fights, students smoking, students roughhousing in the path of buses, etc. The area of

supervision is along the entire front of the building where the buses will be loading. Please walk

and supervise this entire area; do not simply stand on the stairs at the front of the building.

EARLY ARRIVALS Students will be allowed to enter the building at 6:55 AM. They may enter Viking Hall through

Door #35, or they may enter the building from Southside through Door #11. Upon arrival they are

to go to Viking Hall and have a seat in Sections 10 and 11 or go to the cafeteria to eat. Teachers,

please explain to students that they must remain in the area they select; there will be no

movement from the cafeteria to Viking Hall, for example.

Students are only permitted in Viking Hall sections 10 & 11 or the cafeteria prior to 7:15 AM.

However, teachers may write notes for students who need tutoring or need to use the library prior

to 7:15 AM.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES Definition of a Personal Communication Device: A device that emits an audible signal, vibrates,

displays a message, or otherwise summons or delivers a communication to the possessor. A personal

communication device stored in a vehicle on school grounds is not considered to be in the possession of

the student.

Students will be allowed to use personal cell phones before school, during regular class changes,

and during the students’ lunch break. THESE ARE THE ONLY TIMES DURING THE

SCHOOL DAY THAT ARE CONSIDERED “NON-INSTRUCTIONAL TIME”. All other

times including, but not limited to, excusal from class to the restroom or some other destination,

are considered “INSTRUCTIONAL TIME”, when all cell phone use is prohibited. Students are

not allowed to have their phones visible during class time. It is the SOLE responsibility of the

student to have his/ her phone silenced or turned off.

• The consequence for student use of a cell phone (including texting) during instruction-

al/class time is confiscation of the device (including battery and SIM card) for a period

of seven (7) days for the first offense with additional increments of seven (7) days for

each additional violation. Students may choose to have their cell phones returned before

the end of the seven (7) day period by paying a $20.00 non-refundable fine at the end

of the school day. The money collected will be recorded by the THS bookkeeper and

deposited into a student incentive fund.

• A student’s refusal to turn over a cell phone (including battery and SIM card) will be

considered gross insubordination, and the student will be suspended out of school. The

student will also lose cell phone privileges for the remainder of the school year.


• A student who has had his/ her cell phone confiscated cannot bring another cell phone to

school during the period of confiscation. This infraction will be considered gross insub-

ordination.

• Students who have phones in class are responsible for having their phones turned off or

otherwise silenced so that incoming calls or texts will not cause a disturbance. Students

are responsible for phones in their possession. Consideration is not given regarding

whether the phone is theirs or if the use was accidental. Student phones will be subject

to search if confiscated.

• The taking of photos or the recording of videos, whether by cell phone or any other de-

vice, in places where privacy is a reasonable expectation, is strictly prohibited.

• Using cell phone cameras to record altercations on school grounds or at school events is

prohibited. In such cases, phones may be confiscated as evidence and consequences will

be assigned.

• The use of cell phones for the purpose of cheating is strictly prohibited. As a means of

protecting instructional time and/or providing test security, teachers may elect to collect

students’ cell phones during any class and return them at the end of the period.

Recreational Devices

IPODS, MP3 Players, CD/DVD/tape players, and voice -activated tape recorders ARE NOT TO BE SEEN, USED, OR TURNED ON during instructional time. By law, electronic pagers are not allowed on school property at any time without the

permission of the principal(TCA49-6-4214). PROHIBITED ITEMS WILL BE

CONFISCATED and disciplinary action will be taken. If above items are confiscated, a

parent must make arrangements to pick up the item(s). Stolen, misplaced or other loss of

electronic devices is the responsibility of the student. School personnel WILL NOT

conduct searches or other investigations for stolen items of this nature. While on school

grounds or while attending any school related event or activity, students are prohibited

from taking and/displaying unauthorized photographs, video recordings and/or any type

of digital image of other students and of school.

• 1st Offense

Teacher(s) will confiscate the item and bring the item, labeled with the student’s name

and teacher’s name, to administration. Parents will be notified to make an arrangement to

pick the item up AFTER school dismisses.

• 2nd

Offense

Teacher(s) will confiscate the item and send the item labeled with the student’s name and

teacher’s name to administration. ISS will be assigned and the item will be held at the

discretion of the administration.

Laser Devices

Possession of laser devices on school system property during school hours or during

school sponsored events is prohibited. These devices are subject to confiscation if found

in the possession of the student. Students may be assigned in-school suspension or out-

of-school suspension for possessing laser devices.


EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Please review all procedures in The Crisis Management Handbook. You must take class roster

with you during all emergency drills so you can check attendance ASAP. You are to call the

office when you have an emergency; we will assist you in any way possible. Please keep all

procedures for any type of emergency drills on your desk.

EVALUATIONS Evaluations will no longer be based upon tenure, etc. They are now done based on your

certification status of Professional or Apprentice. The administrative team is happy to assist you

with any/ all steps in the evaluation process.

FACILITIES - USE AND SCHEDULING The facilities of Tennessee High School are available to students and staff outside of regular

school assignments for approved school-related activities. Teachers are to contact Mr. Sochalski

to schedule the use of a particular area. Facilities will be reserved on a first-come, first-served

basis. If facilities are to be used after normal school hours or on weekends and/ or holidays,

special arrangements will need to be made with the security services. If desiring to use the

athletic facilities, including the pool, please see Mr. Pendleton.

See Appendix E – Facilities-Fire-Rated Doors

See Appendix F – Facilities-Painting of HVAC Equipment and Window Frames

FACULTY LUNCH TIME Teachers may use their lunch time as they see fit. If you need to leave campus, you must sign out

in Ms. Shelton’s office. You must also sign back in when you return to campus.

(This is not a phone call to Ms. Shelton.) If you have an emergency, i.e. , relative in an accident,

etc., you certainly may call her to sign you out and alert us to cover your class.

FAILING STUDENTS The teacher shall contact parents (minimum of 3 documented contacts) when a student is in

jeopardy of failing during any 9-week grading period.

FEES Tennessee High School suggests a student fee structure that enables students to have access to

instructional materials and educational opportunities that exceed the state minimum

standards. Teachers, please request payment of fees from your entire class. The payment of these

fees is not required; payment is optional; however, the more you request, the more payment you

will receive. You cannot request from students individually, however.

FIELD TRIPS/ OFF-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES Off-Campus Activities (field trips) must have sound, educational goals related directly to class

curriculum; day field trips require two weeks’ notice, and overnight field trips require one

month’s notice (or whatever time is required for School Board approval). All field trips must be

approved before the date of the trip. Any field trips that can be scheduled after school or on


Saturday will not be approved during regular school hours. *NO field trips should be

scheduled during testing weeks. Please refer to the testing calendar in the Appendix.

Forms for requesting permission to take a class or group of students on an off-campus activity are

available in the Main Office. Several forms are required for these off-campus activities.

Required forms for off-campus activities are:

During School Hours:

Leave Request Forms for Staff Member(s)

Campus Leave Request for Daily Educational Purposes

Field Trip Permission Form (copy front and back)

Overnight Trip:

Leave Request Form for Staff Member(s)

Request for Overnight Trip Form

Field Trip Permission Form (copy front and back)

Guidelines For School Sponsored Off-Campus Activities During School Hour

Overnight Field Trip Roster filed with Ms. Shelton

*Not required – Guidelines For School-Sponsored Off Campus Activities During

School Hours form is available if teacher deems it necessary – See School

Secretary for form.

Students in violation of any THS attendance policies may be ineligible to attend school

sponsored field trips. Students failing multiple classes during any given 9-week period may

not be eligible to attend school sponsored field trips during that same period. Teachers will

be responsible for reporting these instances to the administration, through which a final

decision will be made on the individual student.

GRADES The teacher is totally responsible for recording grades. An adequate number of grades in each

grade category (quizzes, daily, etc.) must be recorded in PowerSchool each week. A minimum of

3 grades per week is required. If all grades are not entered in PowerSchool in a timely fashion,

parents and students do not see an adequate reflection of achievement in your class (or lack

thereof). Any grades you give below a 50 potentially impact that student’s self-esteem and his/

her chance of credit recovery or being an on time graduate. Since graduation rate impacts all of us

and since AMOs are our state’s measuring stick, yet another reason to provide intervention for

students. A student fails just as soundly with a 50 as a 20. A project should not fail a student for

an entire semester. No student or parent should see the grades of another student. Each teacher

should follow the written grading criteria for his/ her department. Department chairs, turn in this

criteria by Friday, August 24. The grading criteria should be reviewed several times with each

class at the beginning of each grading period and periodically thereafter to insure that all students

understand them. Posting the criteria for grades in the classroom is highly recommended.

Grading Scale

When numerical grades (e.g., a 96 or an 87) issued by the school are converted to letter

grades (e.g., an A or B) and/ or the four point (4.0) system for colleges, universities, or

other purposes such as the BETA Club, the National Honor Society, NCAA, and rank in

class, the following procedures will be used. Final grades recorded in the student

cumulative academic record will be converted to letter grades using the scale below:


Letter Grade – Numerical Point Scale

A 93 – 100 = 4 points C 75 – 84 = 2 points F 69 and below = 0 points

B 85 – 92 = 3 points D 70 - 74 = 1 point

The overall grade point average is computed by totaling all the grade points and dividing

the total by the number of courses taken.

Grade Change

• If an error or change of grade occurs following the reporting of a grade to a student’s

permanent record, a grade change form must be completed; grade change forms may be

obtained from Ms. Williams. A nine-week midterm for all students will be administered

during the ninth week. This will have a weight of 14%. The weight of the semester exam

will be 14% (unless mandated by state policy). Term exams, covering representative

work from the total term, will be administered at the close of the last nine weeks of each

semester. The weight of the exam will be 14% of the final grade.

• Classes designate Advanced Placement are taught on a college level and are designed to

prepare students to take AP tests which, with qualifying scores, may permit them to

receive college credit from many schools. All students in an AP course will be required to

take the AP exam in that course to receive AP credit. Five (5) points will be added to

their final semester average. Students who opt out of taking the AP exam will receive

credit for the corresponding honors course, and three (3) points will be added to their

final semester average (Board Policy 7.126).

• Students taking honors classes will have three (3) points added to their final semester

average.

Honors Diploma

Students may receive an honors diploma. The honors diploma requires a grade point

average of 3.0 or above, and all requirements of the core curriculum must be met.

GRAFFITI Teachers, you MUST inspect your room thoroughly EACH DAY! If you find ANY graffiti of

any nature, clean the area. If you cannot get it cleaned, you are to send an email to Mr. Sochalski

and a copy to Dr. Rouse, making sure to give details of location and description of graffiti. The

graffiti must be removed before school the following day. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR

ANYTHING WRITTEN OR DRAWN IN YOUR ROOM OR TEACHING AREA. Also

alert us to anything you see in the restrooms, hallways, or stairwells.

GUEST SPEAKERS All outside guest speakers must be approved by the principal PRIOR to their scheduled arrival.

Faculty members are invited to take advantage of qualified outside resource people. Complete

the Guest Speaker form and give to Dr. Rouse for approval. Upon arrival, guest speakers will sign

in and receive a Visitor’s Pass at the front office.


GUIDANCE OFFICE Mr. Sochalski coordinates guidance services, including personal and educational counseling,

information on careers, colleges, testing, etc. Students who want to see a counselor should make

an appointment in the guidance office before school, after school, or in the cafeteria during lunch

time. The guidance office is open from 7 AM till 3 PM, Monday through Friday.

Student’s Last Name Counselor

A – E Ms. Skeens

F – K Ms. Gardner

L - R Ms. Shu

S - Z Ms. Brown

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HALL PASSES All students in the hall during class time must either have:

• A written hall pass issued to each individual student. Teachers MUST use the hall

passes provided.

• A program hall pass (Cadmus, office worker, King College class, etc.).

HOMEBOUND STUDENT Periodically, students in regular classes will become handicapped or seriously ill and be unable to

attend their classes. Should these conditions cause them to be absent more than ten (10)

consecutive days, they may be placed on homebound instruction. If a student on roll in a class is

placed on homebound instruction, the following procedures will apply:

Attendance

The classroom teacher will be notified of the effective date that the student was

“officially” placed on homebound. The student is not dropped from the class or from the

attendance sheet; however, “Homebound” is printed beside the student’s name.

STUDENTS ON HOMEBOUND ARE NOT TO BE COUNTED ABSENT FROM

CLASSES.

Assignments

Classroom teachers will receive an email or phone call from the homebound teacher

requesting initial assignments for student(s) on homebound. These assignments should be

given to the homebound teacher.

Grades

Homebound students will be given grades (nine weeks, exam, and term) as a

collaborative effort between the classroom teacher and the homebound teacher.

HOMEROOM SPONSORS Each teacher has been assigned a homeroom. With each class there are necessary duties and

responsibilities. All sponsors must assist with designated events for their class as well as any

other responsibilities deemed necessary by the administration.

9th Grade Sponsors – Freshman JumpStart Program

10th Grade Sponsors – Bonfire


11th Grade Sponsors – Prom and Class Night

12th Grade Sponsors – Class Night and Graduation

All faculty members are expected to participate in the THS Graduation ceremony.

INTERIM PROGRESS REPORT To facilitate and enhance school-to-home communication, Tennessee High School distributes

interim reports halfway through each nine-week grading period as scheduled. It is required that

every student receive an interim report from all of his/ her teachers.

KEYS Teachers will be permitted to check out those keys that are necessary for carrying out their

assignments. These keys are to be checked out from a master file. KEYS SHOULD NOT BE

GIVEN TO STUDENTS. Report immediately to Mr. Sochalski any lost keys and keys that do

not work properly.

LEAVE REQUESTS –Possibly moving to Skyward Requests for leave such as personal, professional, field trips, etc., are to be made on Leave

Request Forms available in the Main Office. Such requests should comply with approved school

board policy. Teachers should complete the Leave Request form and submit it to Ms. Shelton.

The teachers’ copy of the request will be returned to their mailboxes. Below are the various types

of leaves approved by the Board of Education. Copies of the policies governing these leaves are

available on line at www.btcs.org under Policies.

Bereavement Leave 6.139

Emergency, Legal and Civic Leave 6.145

Jury Duty 6.145

Long-term Leave of Absence 6.142

Maternity Leave 6.143

Military Leave 6.144

Personal Leave 6.114

Professional Leave 6.141

Sick Leave 6.114

Witness in Court 6.145

I respectfully request that you not take off the last two weeks of school or during state-mandated

testing for personal leave.

LESSON PLANS

Daily:

Lesson plans are an essential tool and are vital in carrying out the planned classroom

activities as well as aiding a substitute. Lesson plans will be requested periodically. When

they are requested, they are due before you leave school that day (2:45 PM).

Emergency:

Three days of Emergency Lesson plans must be turned into Ms. Shelton on or before

August 31. This is for the convenience of your substitute in the event that you are absent


unexpectedly. For a planned absence, print your current roster and place on your desk.

For an emergency absence, Ms. Shelton will print your roster and give it to your

substitute.

LOCKERS A locker and a combination lock are assigned to each student. The locks and lockers are the

property of Tennessee High School, and lockers are subject to search with probable cause and

administrative approval. A fee of $5.00 will be assessed for lost locks. Only THS issued locks

are acceptable. Lockers are not to be shared with other students. Students are responsible for

items contained in their assigned lockers. Lockers should always be locked when not in use.

The school is not responsible for contents of lockers or for items taken from them.

MAKE-UP WORK It is the responsibility of the student to complete missed work. Upon return to school the student

has the same amount of time to make up assignments as the length of the absence(s) incurred.

Grades from days or classes missed due to unexcused absences or OSS will be graded at 80%.

When parents have called to request assignments, a request form will be placed in your mailbox.

In addition, you will receive an email from the front desk notifying you of this request. It is your

responsibility to gather these assignments and get them to the front desk by 2:45 PM on the day

of the request.

MEDICATION All medication must be brought to the office by a parent. Medicines will be under lock and key

and only the nurse, administrator, or designee will be trained to administer medication. Please do

not keep any medications you may have for yourself where students can get access to them; lock

them up or keep them in your locked car. Teachers cannot share medications with each other or

with students.

MOVIES/ VIDEOS Movies and videos should have educational value and be included in your lesson plans. Prior

written approval from Dr. Rouse will be required before showing a movie or video.

• First term last year students viewed 9,102 minutes or 152 hours of movie time.

• Second term last year students viewed 5,033 minutes or 84 hours of movie time.

NEW FACULTY WELCOME TO THS!!

Morris Cephas Math Room 2217

Brent Greene Math Room 3403

Shannon Hayes Media Specialist Library

Eric Morris JROTC Room 2101

Dereck Shipley Graphic Arts Room 1155

TBA Chinese Room 3418


PHONES (CLASSROOM) Classroom phones should be in good working order so that the office can reach you in case of an

emergency. If your phone does not work, email Ms. Pendley.

Exception: Physical education teachers may not have access to classroom phones and will need

to use cell phones periodically for school use only.

PLANNING TIME Teachers are to be planning and collaborating during planning time. Planning time will be used

to make preparation for the instructional program for the students. Teachers are not to run

errands to Wal-mart, the bank, etc. This is not a period for working out/ getting fit. If you have a

THS related errand, see Dr. Rouse. Teachers are NOT to get other teachers to cover their classes

for any reason unless approved by Dr. Rouse.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Every certified teacher is required, as a part of their contract, to participate in a minimum of five

(5) days of professional development training. The state defines a professional development day

as six (6) hours of activities. School systems must identify the five (5) days in the school

calendar and may actually schedule the events or allow teachers to acquire some of the hours on

their own by participating in alternative staff development activities. In the 2012-13 calendar,

Bristol teachers will have two (2) in-service days provided and will be responsible for acquiring

three (3) days or 18 hours of alternate in-service on their own. Alternate in-service hours

must be completed outside of the regular contract day. (In-service requirements may vary for

part-time and/or interim teachers.) If you have questions about your professional development

record or your alternate in-service requirement, please email Penny Jenkins at [email protected].

School Station - Online Registration

The school system utilizes School Station for online registration of professional

development opportunities. Refer to directions below:

Web Site: www.schoolstation.com (For the best results, log in to School Station through

Firefox. If you are not taken directly to the login screen, choose “district login” in the

upper right-hand corner.)

Username: lastnamefirstinitial (Ex. Penny Jenkins’ username is “jenkinsp”)

Password: Unless you are a first time user, your password was previously customized by

you. If this is your first time logging in to School Station, your password is “ssuser”.

You may change your password by going into “my account” at the top of the page. Also,

a password email reminder can be requested by clicking on “forgot your password?”

When you enter School Station, click on “register” to see individual sessions.

CPR & First Aid

If you participated in CPR and/ or First Aid last summer, your certification is good for

two years. You will not need to renew until the Summer of 2014. Prior to the Summer

of 2011, first aid certifications were good for three years. Check your certification card

for expiration dates.


PRIVACY Please guard the privacy of all students at all times. If a student receives discipline, do not

discuss. Would you want someone discussing your child’s discipline or grades?

SECURITY Outside doors must be closed and locked and should not be propped open. If you see a door

propped open, close it. THS operates as a closed campus and has a full-time SRO. If you observe

a stranger in the hall without a THS Visitor Pass, STOP them and walk them to the Front Office.

All visitors must report to the principal’s office and receive a Visitor’s Pass. Classroom doors

should be locked when you are not present. Numerous thefts occur in unlocked and unattended

classrooms.

Security personnel are charged with the physical security of all buildings within the school

district. The security personnel begin locking and securing Tennessee High School at

approximately 4:30 PM each day.

SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS Final examinations, covering representative work from the total term, are administered at the

close of the last nine weeks of each term. The grade from these examinations will comprise 14%

of the final term grade. EOC exams count 25%. Students will take all exams. The final term grade

will determine credit in a particular course. If a student is absent from an EOC test, the student

will receive an incomplete if he/ she can possibly pass the class by making up the EOC. The final

grade will be recorded when the student has taken the EOC exam at the next EOC test

opportunity.

SIGN IN/ OUT Teachers, you must sign in if you arrive at school after 7:15 AM, and you must sign out if you

leave the campus, no matter the reason. Teachers, you have been on your honor to sign in if late

to school. In many cases, this has not occurred. The expectation is that you are here on time. We

do not want to have everyone sign in because of a few.

SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES The Bristol Tennessee City Schools are governed by written policies developed by an employee

policy committee and approved by the Board of Education. A complete set of the School Board

policies may be seen on line at www.btcs.org under “Policies”.

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

Appendix G – THS School Improvement Plan

STUDENT CLUBS/ ACTIVITY PERIOD Students must be in a club or remain in their regularly scheduled class. Only students on the club

roster should be released. This time can be used for study or reading. Teachers may issue work to

a student to make up during this time if he/ she is not in a club. Students ARE NOT to be in the

halls during this time! Open enrollment in clubs will be closed at the end of September. Club


sponsors should review their lists and provide updates periodically during the semester. Club

sponsors are to check roll at each meeting and turn in roster to Ms. Shelton.

STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM (SST) The Student Support Team is made up of a group of regular educators who gather data about a

student to determine if the student should be referred to be tested to determine if he/she qualifies

to receive special education services. The process is lengthy (approximately 9 weeks minimum)

and includes numerous people. The regular educators have to rule out visual impairment, hearing

impairment, behavioral issues, attendance, and other factors in order to make the recommendation

to SPED educators to test the student to receive SPED services. Typically, you would have the

most recommendations at the elementary school, fewer at the middle school and, in a perfect

world, none at the high school level. When you are part of this team, please complete all

paperwork as timely and as thoroughly as possible, the more data the SST has, the better decision

and recommendation they can make. It is all about what is best for the student.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS Substitute Hours: Substitutes work from 7:15 AM until 2:45 PM. They are not available and not

responsible for morning duty. They are responsible for performing other duties as outlined in

your lesson plans. The AESOP service is available to you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

You may interact with the system either on the Internet at http://www.aesoponline.com, or by

way of a toll-free automated phone line. Listed below are the steps that you will need to

complete to request a sub via the phone:

• Dial 1-800-942-3767

• Enter your Identification (ID) and PIN numbers. You should have received this

information in the mail from the Administration Building.

• Once you are logged into the system, you will be given prompts for the various

menu choices.

When you access the AESOP system over the phone for the first time, it is very important that

you record your name and assignment (type of class). AESOP will play this recording to

potential substitutes for all future absences you register. You will not be asked to record this

information each time you register an absence. When entering an absence, please wait until you

receive a confirmation number before you terminate the phone call. Your transaction is not

complete until you receive a confirmation number. If your absence is after 6:30 AM, please call

the sub line at 534-5421 and someone from the administration building will assist you. If you

have any questions, please contact Ms. Shelton.

**NOTE: If you are requesting a particular substitute, you must have spoken with that

person and confirmed that he/she will take the position on that day. After speaking with

and confirming, you may request that person. If you have not spoken with someone, do not

enter a sub name on your request. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Shelton.

Please make sure you have left more than sufficient work to last the entire class period for the

substitute, along with detailed instructions and a class roster. This work should be graded if you

want a successful substitute experience for your students, your substitute, and yourself.


If you are e-mailing your lesson plans, let Ms. Shelton know to whom you are e-mailing them.

All information for the substitute should be left in your mailbox or with Ms. Shelton.

On the days that a substitute is in your classroom, precisely written directions and plans will be

required. To help eliminate problems in this area, an emergency substitute folder with

general activities must be placed in the office with plans for three days. Many times

emergencies happen, and this saves another teacher from scrambling to find work for your

students. Remember this is only an emergency folder. A substitute should have the following:

1. Procedural directions (taking attendance, schedule, lunch, etc.). Substitute teachers

will take attendance with paper and pencil.

2. Seating chart

3. Names of reliable students who might assist.

4. Name of a teacher who is familiar with the operation in your classroom.

5. To protect the security of all students, substitutes should not have access to your

computer login information.

6. PLENTY of class work.

7. Instructions for lunch.

8. Include directions for any duties to be performed (other than morning duty).

9. Leave the substitute attendance forms to be completed. Please plan in advance when

possible for your absence.

10. If a substitute does not adequately cover the material you left, let us know.

11. Safety/ Crisis information should be on your desk.

Students are to report to you if a substitute uses a cell phone or sleeps in class.

SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS Teachers are to be in their classrooms at all times when the students are present. If you are not

present and there is an accident, YOU are liable; it is a violation of duty … negligence. If the

accident were serious, attorneys from the state board would complete an investigation to

determine if this happened frequently. If the administration were to allow you to frequently be

out of the room without recommendations, he/ she could then be held liable; contributory

negligence. If an emergency occurs, let the administration know. Never leave students

unattended. Give immediate notification to the office at extension 494 in case of an injury of any

kind.

TEACHER LICENSE Each teacher is responsible for renewing his/ her teaching license. The renewal process differs for

a B.S. degree, a Master’s degree, or CTE certification. Please refer to the State of Tennessee

website for more information.

TEACHERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES All teachers are expected to devote their time and skills to teaching students the assigned

curriculum of the instructional program and to maintain adequate standards of achievement; carry

out all policies as directed by the principal, director, and school board; provide the principal with

information about physical and educational conditions within the classroom, keep adequate


records, prepare reports, and assist in maintaining proper communication between the home and

the school.

Below are responsibilities required of every teacher:

• Be in the building on time or sign in (7:15 AM).

• Be in your classroom when the tardy bell rings.

• Do not make outside appointments during your assigned work day.

• Keep accurate class attendance, use of admits, etc.

• Classes are never to be dismissed early (prior to ringing of the dismissal bell)

without prior consent of one of the building administrators. This includes lunch

time.

• Be responsible for information printed on all bulletins and sent via e-mail.

• Make sure seating charts (or class lists) and lesson plans are readily available in

case of unexpected absences. Emergency plans are located in the office.

• Check your mailbox prior to school and check email at least once each day.

• Never leave your class unsupervised. If you must leave the room due to some

emergency, call the office to get someone to cover the class for you while you are

out.

• Be aware of the physical appearance of your classroom. Make every effort to

avoid damage to walls and furniture. Impress upon students the need to keep

paper off the floor.

• Stand at the entrance to your classroom and actively supervise your

classroom and the hallway during class changes.

TEACHER MEETINGS The first through the fourth Mondays of each month should be reserved for meetings as noted:

• 1st - Staff Meetings

• 2nd – Departmental Meetings (CTE, English, Math, Science, Social Studies)

• 3rd – Staff Meetings

• 4th – Departmental Meetings (Fine Arts, Foreign Language, Physical Education,

Special Services

If you have a coaching responsibility (in season), plan to meet with Dr. Rouse the following

morning in the large conference room in the office.

TECHNOLOGY TROUBLESHOOTING

Appendix H – Technology Troubleshooting

Appendix I – Technology/Computer Problem Reporting Procedure

TESTING DATES

Appendix J – THS Testing Dates


TEXTBOOKS Keep accurate textbook records. Teachers MUST write student’s name in textbook!! Make

sure you know where to locate your textbook records at all times. Please do not leave

textbooks out in your classroom where a student can pick up one that has not been logged to

anyone and take it home. Turn in your log to Ms. Shelton by Aug. 23, 2012. This summer Mr.

Sochalski and Ms. Shelton visited various classrooms and book storage areas and located

numerous textbooks that had been identified as lost on the end-of-year textbook inventory.

This is unacceptable. We then had to go back and remove students’ names from the

obligations list.

Textbook Loan Procedure

It is the responsibility of all classroom teachers to follow the procedures below when assigning

textbooks to students at the beginning of each term:

1. Prior to assigning textbooks, make sure the inside cover of each book has a number and a

place for student name.

2. Teachers WILL write the students’ name in the textbook.

3. Teachers will indicate the total number of textbooks inventoried in their classroom prior

to assigning textbooks to students on the Textbook Loan Inventory form (forms available

in office).

4. Each student will complete a Textbook Loan Record (forms available in office).

5. The teacher will assign a textbook indicating the textbook number on the Textbook Loan

Record form.

6. Teachers are responsible for the extra textbooks kept in the classroom for emergencies.

Keep in locked cabinet or secure area.

7. Classroom sets of books will be numbered and assigned.

8. The teacher will then complete the Textbook Loan Inventory form documenting the

textbook number and date assigned for each student on their class roster.

9. This form is due to Ms. Shelton by August 23.

10. In early December, the Textbook Loan Inventory forms will be returned to teachers.

11. At the end of each semester, teachers are to document the condition of the textbook as

well as whether the book was returned or lost on the Textbook Loan Inventory form.

12. If a student loses a textbook, the teacher will inform students of the price of the textbook

and see Ms. Rutherford for payment of the book.

13. Prior to leaving for holiday break or the summer break, teachers will turn in the

completed Textbook Loan Inventory to Ms. Shelton.

*If a student withdraws from school during the semester, document on his/her withdrawal form

that the textbook was returned and email Ms. Shelton so she can record that information on the

Textbook Loan Inventory form.

*If a new student enrolls in your class during the semester, email Ms. Shelton with the date the

book was assigned and the textbook number.


Tennessee High School

Textbook Loan Record

This is to certify that __________________________________________ has

received, on loan, for the school year ________ - ________ the following textbook:

_____________________________________________________ Number ________

The condition of the book is: ______ New ______ Good _____ Poor

Signature of Student _________________________________ Date ____________

*Lost or damaged books must be paid for by the person to whom the books are

loaned*

Tennessee High School

2012-13 Semester 1

Textbook Inventory

Textbook Title and Publisher

Teacher Name

Course Name

Course Period

Student Book # Date Assigned Returned? Damaged? Lost?


WALKTHROUGHS There will be walkthroughs by the administration. Please keep teaching. If we need something,

we will get your attention.

WORKING HOURS The working hours for professional teaching staff are as follow:

Regular Day: 7:15 AM-2:45 PM

Snow Schedule: 9:15 AM-2:45 PM

In-Service Schedule: 8 AM-3 PM (Lunch 11:30 AM-12:30 PM)

(unless otherwise specified)

Work Day Schedule: 8 AM – 3 PM

No one is to leave the building without signing out in the Front Office.


APPENDICES


Appendix B –Children on Campus

Appendix C – Classroom Fire/ Safety Checklist


Appendix E – Facilities - Fire-Rated Doors

Appendix F – Facilities - Painting of HVAC Equipment and Window Frames

Appendix G – THS School Improvement Plan


Appendix I – Technology/ Computer Problem Reporting Procedure

Appendix J – Tennessee High School Test Dates 2012-2013

Appendix K – Request for Copying

Appendix L – Documentation of Child Abuse

Appendix M – Request for Movie and/or Video

Appendix N – Request for Guest Speaker



SCHOOL FINANCIAL PROCEDURES AUGUST 2, 2011

PURCHASING – No Purchase over $50.00 may be made without a purchase order signed by Dr. Rouse.

• Complete a purchase order requisition with name and address of vendor, including phone and fax no. if available. Be sure to include the account no. to be charged. Include all charges on the requisition, including shipping. Sign, and put in Ms. Zeiger’s box. After receiving your blue copy of the purchase order, it is your responsibility to place your order.

• All purchases totaling $2,000-$10,000 require three quotes for items being ordered. Attach documentation to your purchase order requisition. If you are purchasing an item which is only available through one vendor, you may attach documentation from the company stating why they are considered an “exclusive vendor”.

• Any purchase over $10,000 requires a sealed bid. Please see Ms. Zeiger or Ms. Rutherford before proceeding. • If you are making a purchase under $50.00, you can reimbursed by turning in your receipt with a completed green

voucher. Sales tax will not be reimbursed, but you may obtain a tax-exempt certificate from the Business Office before making your purchase to avoid this loss.

• Allow at least two days turnaround time for your purchase orders. • Club Sponsors will need authorization from student organization before making purchases from club accounts.

ALL CLUB PURCHASES MUST BE MADE BY THE SPONSOR WITH AN APPROVED PURCHASE ORDER AND CANNOT BE MADE BY A STUDENT. When students are paying for the t-shirts, we have to pay sales tax on the total price of the shirts because this is considered a resale item. Be sure the vendor bills this correctly.

• A Wal-mart credit card is available for check out for school purchases. If your purchase amount is going to be over $50.00, you will need to complete a purchase order requisition before checking out the card.

• Athletic purchase order requisitions are available through the Athletic Office and should be submitted to Mr. Pend-leton.

• No purchases to out of town vendors after April 15. All purchases must be made prior to May 1, except for grad-uation and class night.

MONEY COLLECTIONS – All monies collected for fees, fundraising activities, gate receipts, shirt sales, dance tickets, etc. should be turned in to the Business Office daily.

• List all money you are turning in on a collection log sheet. There are only 10 lines on this sheet – do not list more. Please note at the top of the form if the money is for fees, fundraiser, t-shirts, etc. and also the appropriate ac-count no.

• Once the money is receipted, you will receive the yellow copy in your box with the actual receipt. • If you are receipting a check, please list the signee’s name on the log sheet, the Check # under “Comment” and

the amount. If you are receipting cash, list cash under “Comment”. Be sure to separate your total checks and cash at the bottom of the page and make sure your totals are accurate.

• ALL COLLECTION LOG SHEETS SHOULD BE COMPLETED IN BLUE OR BLACK INK. PLEASE DO NOT USE WHITE-OUT!

• If you bring money to the business office and Ms. Zeiger or Ms. Rutherford is not available, there is a locked filing cabinet with a slit inside Ms. Rutherford’s office where you may drop the money. Do not leave the money in our mail box.

• Please check your work areas daily to make sure you don’t have money lying around you forgot to turn in. Once you’ve collected the money, you are responsible for it’s safekeeping until it is turned in to the business office.

• Coin rolls are available in the business office if needed. • If the money you are receipting is a donation, please attach the proper donation form to your teacher log sheet.


FUNDRAISING

• All fundraisers must be preapproved by Dr. Rouse and Dr. Lilly before you may begin. Complete a proposed fundraiser form to Dr. Rouse for approval. After it is approved, you will be given a copy of your form and you may proceed.

• Upon completion of your fundraiser, you must complete a profit-analysis (if applicable) and a fundraiser summary form within one month after completion of your fundraiser. See Ms. Zeiger if you have questions.

BEP MONEY – This money will be available after Sept. 1. You will be reimbursed after you have made your $100 purchases. The BEP money should be spent on items to enhance the instructional program. Examples of appropriate supplies include reading books, workbooks, reading work sheets, periodicals, supplies for experiments, maps, cd’s, software, bulletin board materials, etc. TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT

• If you are traveling please submit a travel reimbursement form within three days upon completion of your trip. You must submit an itinerary or schedule from the conference, meeting, etc. you attended.

• Attach motel and miscellaneous receipts for expenses you may have incurred. • Indicate on form if expenses are being paid by THS funds or system funds.

Ms. Zeiger and Ms. Rutherford are available to assist you with any questions you have regarding our financial procedures. Please feel free to contact us. TEACHER NAME DATE I have received a copy of Tennessee High School’s School Financial Procedures and understand the policies. I understand if I do not follow the procedure I will be held personally responsible. I know I cannot purchase any item over $50.00 without obtaining an approved school purchase order. I understand the process for purchasing, money collections, travel reimbursement and fundraising and BEP purchases. SIGNATURE Return this signed form to the THS Business Office by August 8.


Appendix B – Children on Campus

ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES

January 9, 2012

This is to serve as direction regarding teachers having their own children with them in school buildings:

• A teacher is only permitted to have their child(ren) with them in the school building during non-contracted times.

• Non-contracted times include before and after school, weekends, and holidays when the teacher is not obligated to other professional duties such as attendance at faculty meetings or professional development sessions.

• A teacher shall contact his/her principal for permission to deviate from these guidelines in the event of an emer-gency situation or unusual circumstances. Permission to deviate from these guidelines is at the discretion of the building principal.


Appendix C – Classroom Fire/Safety Checklist

Here is some of the more common Life/Safety issues that we need to continually address:

• Fire Drills must be conducted per code: NFPA 101 Chapter 15-7.2 Emergency Egress Drills

• Teachers and Principals are responsible for inspecting and maintaining clear egress from classrooms and the

school buildings: NFPA 101 Chapter 15-7.3.1 Inspections

• Corridors and stairwells are not for storage but are for egress: NFPA 101 Chapter 15.7.4.2 Furnishing and Dec-

orations; NFPA 101 Chapter 7-1.10 Means of Egress Reliability

• Keep all Classroom Exit Doors Closed at all times: NFPA 101 Chapter 15-3.6 Interior Corridors

• Maintain Clear Access to Rescue Windows: NFPA 101 Chapter 15-2.11.1 Windows for Rescue

• No open flames are allowed in School. This includes aromatic candles. The TFM has expanded this to include any

candles that have a wick and the have potential to be lit: NFPA 101 Chapter 15-7.5

• All fabrics must be treated with a Fire Resistant Treatment and must be tagged accordingly. If fabrics are treated

by a sprayed-on application in the school, treatment must be applied on a yearly basis and the treatment docu-

mented: NFPA 101 Chapter 15-7.4.1 Furnishings and Decorations; NFPA 101 Chapter 10.3.2

• Extension cords can be used for no more than ninety days: NFPA 70 NEC Article 305-3.(b)

• Refrigerators and Microwaves: NEC, UL and TOSHA require all “High-Power” devices such as Refrigerators

and Microwave must be plugged directly into a hardwired wall outlet. A power strip or extension cord cannot

be used.

• Less than 20% of the wall area in classrooms and hallways may be covered with flammable materials:-NFPA 101

Chapter 10-2.5.3 Bulletin Boards, Posters and Paper & Chapter 15-7.4.3

• Maintain a clear space of at least 30” on all sides of any electrical panel- NFPA 70 NEC Article 110-26

• Boiler Rooms and Mechanical Rooms cannot be used for storage: NFPA 101 Chapter 11-3.2 Protection from

Hazards

• Wood Constructed loft with loft platform higher than 30” AFF are not permitted in the classroom unless they are

in full compliance with all of the Life/Safety requirements of permanent construction for means of egress, guard

railing, sprinkler protection and electrical/lighting considerations TFM Office Policy dated 2/08/07



2nd Tuesday Clubs 2012-2013

Club Name Sponsor Meeting Loca-

tion Membership Requirement

American Chemical

Society Mr. Reece 3419 Anyone is elgible

Anchor Ms. Johnson

Ms. Parker 2437 See Sponsor

Broadcasting Ms. McMakin 3434 Currently enrolled broadcasting

students

Civinettes Ms. Bittinger

Ms. Kitzmiller 2117 See Sponsor

FBLA - Future Busi-

ness Leaders of Amer-

ica

Ms. English

Mr. Hicks 2115

Presently enrolled or former stu-

dents of the Business courses at

THS

French Club Ms. Toby 2214

Previous or current French stu-

dents or those scheduled to take

French next term

Equal Rights Associa-

tion

Ms. Skeens

Mr. Strickland 3208 Anyone is eligible

German Club Mr. Blevins 1217

Previous or current German stu-

dents or those scheduled to take

German next term

International Student

Club Ms. Foutch 1210

See Sponsor

Latin Club Ms. McRee 2215 Previous or current students of

Latin; also those who are sched-


uled to take Latin next term

ROTC Batt Col. Linster 2101 See Sponsor

Spanish Club Ms. V. Williams Commons Area

of Cafeteria

Previous or current students of

Spanish

4th Tuesday Clubs 2012-2013



AP Art Club Mr. Quales 2448 See Sponsor

BETA Club Ms. Higgins

Mr. Valente Library See Sponsor

Broadcasting Ms. McMakin 3434 Currently enrolled broadcasting

students

Cadmus (Yearbook) Ms. Vickers 2104

Current yearbook staff members

enrolled for Fall or Spring semes-

ter

Civitan Mr. Davis 3403 See Sponsor

FBLA - Future Busi-

ness Leaders of Amer-

ica

Ms. English

Mr. Hicks 2115


Business courses

Interact Club Ms. Demma 1214 See sponsor for application in

Spring

Relay for Life

Ms. Johnson

Ms. Rutherford

Mr. Tiller

Cafeteria Anyone is eligible


ROTC Battallion Col. Linster 2101 See Sponsor

Viking Buddies Ms. Foutch 1210 Seniors, Juniors, and eligible ath-

letes

Student Council

Ms. Bright

Ms. Gardner

Ms. Strong

Auditorium Elected Council Members

Viking Pawn Breakers Mr. Strickland 3208 Anyone is eligible (Dues $5)

During Class, Before or After School Clubs 2012-2013



FCCLA - Family, Ca-

reer, and Community

Leaders of America

Chef Almaroad 1157 Currently enrolled culinary arts

HOSA - Health Occu-

pation Students of

America

Ms. Wilson 2114


the Health Science & Technology

Courses

National Honor Socie-

ty

Ms. Davis

Ms. Perkins

Auditorium -

After school on

2nd Tuesday

Students who qualify for the Na-

tional Honor Society

Skills USA

Mr.Anderson,

Ms. Henson,

Mr. Milhorn,

Mr. Richmond,

Mr. Shipley

In Classrooms Currently enrolled students in

CTE courses

TSA Mr. Mason In Classroom Currently enrolled students in

Diversified Technology Courses


FCA - Fellowship of

Christian Athletes Mr. Sproles RM 2447 Anyone is eligible

Club 121 Ms. Bright

Ms.Sutherland

RM 2447

7:07 Wednesday

Mornings

Anyone is eligible


Appendix E – Facilities - Fire-Rated Doors


Appendix F – Facilities - Painting of HVAC Equipment and Window Frames


Appendix G – THS School Improvement Plan TENNESSEE HIGH SCHOOL AND DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN (Developed in the Fall of 2011)

School: Tennessee High School

District: Bristol City Schools

Analysis of last

year’s final

results:

Areas of Greatest Progress/Evidence: Areas of Greatest Challenge:

1. ACT Intervention Program

(RTTT Funded) Implemented

Spring 2011

• “The Real ACT Prep Guide” books

were provided for all juniors.

• Pre-testing and free tutoring after

school hours were implemented for

all juniors.

• Pre-and post-testing (ACT) were

required in all core curriculum clas-

ses.

• The ACT QualityCore curriculum

was purchased for English 10, Biol-

ogy, and Geometry (Implemented in-

to all English, Science, and Math

courses).

• Benchmark testing using ACT

QualityCore in all English, Science,

and Math courses began.

• Practice/ Cross curricular: ACT In-

structional Workshop was attended

by 35 THS faculty (BTCS Strategic

Plan, Strategy 2, Plan Number 1, Ac-

tion Step 7).

Evidence:

• The results of the March 2011 ACT

Test were analyzed. During 2009-

10, thirty-seven percent (96 out of

257 tested) attained a composite

score of 21 which qualified them for

the Hope Scholarship. In 2010-11,

there were 55% (127 out of 230 test-

ed) qualifying with a composite

score of 21.

• There is evidence that THS students

consistently outscore the State of

1. Graduation Rate

Evidence

• In 2010, the graduation rate was

94.9% but we estimate it to be

around 84% in 2011 (The state goal

was 87.3). Tennessee High’s goal set

by the state for 2011-12 is 88.0 or

above.

2. Students with few credits and still

failing classes.

Evidence

• Counselors have developed individ-

ual plans for 54 students in grades 9-

12 identified as at-risk due to being

behind by 25% or more on credits

earned (Counselors developed this

list in August 2011). Of these 54

students, 24 are seniors.

3. Lack of tutoring opportunities.

Evidence

• No tutoring is available before

school.

4. Lack of Prescriptive Credit Recov-

ery Program (2011-12 SY) for at-

risk students.


TN: THS 2011 Data: English 20.4

(State 19.4), Math 19.9 (State 19.0),

Reading 20.5 (State 19.7), Science

20.3 (State 19.4), Composite 20.4

(State 19.5). In addition, more stu-

dents are now taking the ACT.

• March ACT results showed the fol-

lowing improvements: 2010 Results:

English 19.1, Math 19.3, Reading

19.5, Science 19.4, Composite 19.4.

2011 Results: English 20.5, Math

20.8, Reading 21.4, Science 20.9,

Composite 20.9 (State 2011 Results:

English 17.9, Math 18.2, Reading

18.5, Science 18.5, Composite 18.4).

• Over 70 students attended a total of

206 tutoring hours (Total number of

students signing in on sheet. If these

students had had private tutoring at

$35 per hour, that would have cost

these students a total of $7,210!

• Over 70 individual students were

tutored from January through May.

• A total of 195 ACT Prep Guide

Books were voluntarily checked out

(on the check-out sheets in library)

by THS juniors.

• Forty ACT Prep Guide books were

provided for THS teachers.

• Thirty-five teachers attended ACT

Instructional Workshop.

2. Two additional ACT preparation

classes were added in 2011-12 and

taught by THS Curriculum

Coaches.

Evidence

1. Increase from approximately 55 stu-

dents in 2010 to over 110 students in

2011.

2. Average increase in ACT scores of

15% for students in ACT Preparation

Course.

Evidence

• Plato is no longer being purchased

for credit recovery and summer

school.

5. No longer have off-site alternative

program during the regular school

day with in-house counseling.

Evidence

• In 2010-11, thirty students received

OSS more than one time. There were

161 students who were in ISS more

than one time.

6. No ACT preparation for Seniors

(last ACT taken is included in final

ACT report).

7. No prescriptive credit recovery

program for Summer School 2012

8. No ACT Preparation class in

summer.


3. Evidence for new classes not availa-

ble (2011-12 scores yet to be deter-

mined).

3. Early identification of students

who are at-risk.

Evidence

• Counselors have developed individ-

ual plans for 54 students grades 9-12

identified as At-Risk due to being

behind by 25% or more on credits

earned (Counselors developed the

list in August).

• THS At-Risk list set up on Google

Docs for counselors and administra-

tors.

• Evidence needs to be gathered at end

of the current semester.

4. EOC US History

Evidence

• TVAAS: 11.8 gain (2011)/ 12.3 gain

(3 yr. average)

5. EOC English II

Evidence

• TVAAS: 5.0 gain (2011) Above

6. Credit Recovery (Plato and

eLearn) Opportunities to catch up

or remain current with credits.

Evidence:

• During 2010-11 school year, there

were 119 credits earned using Plato

for credit recovery. (School year in-

formation is not available for

eLearn.)

• During Summer School 2011, there

were 104 credits were earned by stu-

dents (75 credit recovery credits with

Plato) and 29 eLearn credits).


Goals for this

school year:

Overall Achievement Goals: (Aligned to First to the Top Goals)

Goal 1: Graduation Rate of 88% or above (as set by the State for 2011-12

School Year).

Subgroup Goals: (List each subgroup individually)

1. We propose steady, annual progress, growing student proficiency levels by

approximately 3 to 5 percent from current baselines.

African/American: Algebra 1 EOC increase from 56.5% to 60% Proficient or

Advanced; English 1 EOC increase from 52.9% to 56%Proficient or Advanced.

Economically Disadvantaged: Algebra 1 EOC increase from 62.2% to 65%

Proficient or Advanced; English 1 EOC increase from 50% to 55% Proficient or

Advanced.

Special Education: Algebra 1 EOC increase from 70.6% to 74% Proficient or

Advanced; English 1 EOC increase from 17.4% to 22% Proficient or Advanced.

2. We propose to cut achievement gaps between sub-groups of students (including

African American, economically disadvantaged students, and students receiving

special services) by at least six percent annually.

Other Required Goal Areas:

Goal 2: ACT Average Composite Score of 21.5 or above.

Goal 3: Value Added progress significantly above the average system in the

state on all EOC/AYP/Writing Tests (Algebra 1, Biology 1, English 2).

Plan for this

school year:

Key strategies to achieve goals:

Goal 1 Strategies:

• Graduation Meetings: Monthly meetings conducted by counselors for At-Risk

students

• Prescriptive Credit Recovery program (such as CompassLearning)

• Tutoring

Goal 2 Strategies:

• Continuation of current ACT Intervention Program for juniors with addition of

ACT Preparation for seniors. Program includes ACT books and materials, tutor-

ing, professional development, and additional ACT courses.

• Use of ACT QualityCore resources in developing the syllabus and course de-

scription for all core courses in Math, English, and Science. ACT QualityCore

and EOC resources are used to develop benchmarking tests which are adminis-

tered each quarter to assess progress in preparing for the EOC test as well as the

PLAN and ACT tests.


Goal 3 Strategies:

• All teachers observed at least four times per year with post-conferences empha-

sizing effective teaching strategies in Planning, Environment, and Instruction.

• Tutoring provided for students throughout the school year.

Key strategies to achieve progress for students with the greatest need:

Strategy 1: Tutoring after school provided by three tutors in three different core

subjects with goal of targeting At-Risk students as well as the general population.

Projected costs and funding sources for key strategies:

ACT Intervention Costs

ACT study sessions (tutoring), Teachers paid $20 per hour (Homebound rate 3 hours

instruction with one hour planning) = $4,320.00

The Official ACT Study Guide Book, 400 copies (300 for junior class plus 100

seniors) at $20.00 per copy =$8,000.00

Scantron Test Answer Sheets = $173.85

ACT Practice Test Booklets for ACT class during school year, 180 booklets at $1.00

each = $ 180.00

Stipends for ACT Preparation Course taught in summer, 2 stipends of $2,000=$4,000

Compass Learning

School Year Credit Recovery Implementation provided by CompassLearning, Inc.

with 15 Multi User Subs and 1 day of PD=$10,800.

Summer Credit Recovery provided by CompassLearning, Inc. with 45 additional

users for two months in summer = $4,500

Tutoring

Current Extended contracts for after school tutoring, 4 at $1000 each = $4,000.

eLearning

Web-based courses provided by CompassLearning, Inc., with 15 Multi User Subs

and 1 day of PD=$10,800.

Two teacher stipends each semester to oversee E-Learn students at $2,000

each=$8,000

Summer teacher stipends covered by Extended Contracts.

Benchmarks for

Progress

Benchmark: Timeline:

Graduation Meetings Monthly Graduation meetings with At-risk

students done by counselors.

Quality Core Benchmarking January 2012: Review data from quarterly

Benchmark Tests from Fall 2011 to determine

weaknesses/strengths in curriculum.

EOC Quick Score Analysis February 2012: Review data from EOC quick

scores to determine weaknesses/strengths.

PLAN Linkage Report January 2012: Review Linkage Report to

select students for extra ACT preparation.


Teacher Evaluations in Core

Subjects

January 2012: Review Data from Fall 2011 to

determine weaknesses/strengths.



� Don't panic.

Relax. Many computer problems appear more serious than they really are. Yes, it may look like your hard drive has

crashed and all your data from the last three years is irretrievable. But there are a host of problems that keep you from

reaching your data that can be fixed, sometimes in a matter of minutes.

That's not to say catastrophic data loss does not happen — it does. Don't assume the worst, but rather...

� Prepare for the worst — back it up.

When a serious problem occurs, be ready for it. Back up your important data. Most applications can be reloaded from CD

so there's usually no need to back them up. Focus on your documents.

� Make sure there really is a problem.

Can't start your computer? Check the basics.

• Examine the cables, connectors, and power cords to make sure they're seated properly.

• If you're using a power strip, or better yet, a surge protector, make sure it's on and that it works. Remember that a

surge protector may not be working because it is designed to self-destruct. When an electric jolt is too much, your

surge protector fries, saving your more expensive hardware.

• Try plugging a lamp or radio directly into the electrical outlet to make sure there isn't a power problem.

• Check to see if your monitor is on and the controls for brightness and contrast are not blacking out the screen.

� Look for clues and write them down.

What tipped you off to the problem? Sometimes it's an error code or message displayed on screen. Be sure to write it

down — it may describe the problem and how serious it is. Not all error messages appear on your monitor. Some

computers play a series of beeps upon startup to indicate a hardware problem. Count the number of beeps and any

significantly long pauses between beeps.

Other times you get no warning — everything just freezes. Message or no message, be sure note what was going on when

the problem occurred. Were you starting your computer? Were you on the Windows desktop? Were you in a particular

application?

� Think about what changed recently on your computer.

Try to pinpoint when the trouble first started. Did the problem coincide with any recent changes?

• Have you changed any of your system settings?

• Any new software installed or updated?

• Any new parts put into your computer?

• Any peripherals been added or removed recently (such as a printer, Avery Key, or scanner)?

• Has anyone else been using your computer recently? How did he or she use it?


� Determine repeatability.

Try to duplicate the conditions in which the problem occurred. Does the problem occur every time? Has it occurred

intermittently over the last week or month? Does it happen when you do a specific action?

� Reboots can do wonders sometimes.

System crashed? A simple reboot may clear up the problem. Go to the Start Menu (or Apple menu) and select Turn Off

Computer. Didn't work? It's time to try a forced reboot — with, unfortunately, no way to save your work — by pressing

the keys CTRL-ALT-DEL (Mac: CMD-CTRL-power) simultaneously.

If that didn't work, you have no choice: you have to turn the computer off with the power switch or unplug. Wait 10 se-

conds and then reboot.

If the computer starts up, launch the applications you were using when the crash occurred. Some programs, like Microsoft

Word, make timed backups of your work and may bring up recovered files. Save these files under different names and

compare them to previous saved files.


Appendix I - Technology/Computer Problem Reporting Procedure

Steps:

1. Once you have tried everything listed on the “Technology Troubleshooting” document, go to step 2.

2. Email the Student Tech Helper by the following guidelines:

Teachers with 1st period planning will email – [email protected]

Teachers with 2nd period planning will email – [email protected]

Teachers with 3rd period planning will email – [email protected]

Teachers with 4th period planning will email – [email protected]

3. You will need to include a short description of the problem you are having AND THE BTCS CONTROL NUM-

BER. If an error message is being displayed, please provide the message in your email.

4. If the Student Tech Helper is not able to correct the problem, he/she will then arrange for a System Technician to

address the problem. Do not email the System Technician directly.

NOTE: If you cannot access your Teacher Workstation, please contact Deidre Pendley at Ext. 450 or use another

computer to e-mail ([email protected]).

Technology/computer problems include all the following:

• Computers and all associated devices

• LCD Projectors

• Promethean Boards, Mimios, Smart Boards, etc.

• TVs, DVD players, etc.

• Printers

• And just about any other electrical item in your room

Technology/computer problems DO NOT INCLUDE heating, cooling, desks, moving items, lighting, white boards,

doors/locks, etc. Items such as these should be reported to Mr. Sochalski.


Appendix J – Tennessee High School Test Dates 2012 - 2013

PARCC Assessment: http://www.parcconline.org begins 2014-15

Assessment Date Comment

Benchmark Tests September 6, 2012 ELA, Math, Sci., S.S.

ELA Writing Pilot October 2012 Grades 9-12

Nine-weeks Tests October 4-5, 2012 Grades 9-12

PLAN October 30, 2012 Grade 10

Benchmark Tests (SchoolNet) November 15, 2012 ELA, Math, Sci., S.S.

ELA Writing Pilot December 2012 Grades 9-12

EOC/ AYP Algebra I December 4, 2012 Grades 9-12

EOC/ AYP English II December 5, 2012 Grades 9-12

EOC/ AYP Biology I December 6, 2012 Grades 9-12

EOC US History December 10, 2012 Grades 9-12

EOC English I December 11, 2012 Grades 9-12

EOC Algebra II December 12, 2012 Grades 9-12

EOC English III December 13, 2012 Grades 9-12

Final Exams December 19-20, 2012 Grades 9-12

ELA Writing Pilot February 2013 Grades 9-12

Grade 11 Writing (Online) February 4-8, 2013 Grade 11

Benchmark Tests (SchoolNet) February 7, 2013 ELA, Math, Sci., S.S.

ELA Writing Pilot March 2013 Grades 9-12

NAEP Assessment March 5, 2013 Grade 12 ELA & Math

Nine-weeks Tests March 14-15, 2013 Grades 9-12

ACT March 19, 2013 Grade 11

Benchmark Tests (SchoolNet) April 25, 2013 ELA, Math, Sci., S.S.

EOC English I May 6, 2013 Grades 9-12

EOC English III May 6, 2013 Grades 9-12

EOC/ AYP Algebra I May 7, 2013 Grades 9-12

EOC US History May 7, 2013 Grades 9-12

EOC/ AYP English II May 8, 2013 Grades 9-12

EOC Algebra II May 8, 2013 Grades 9-12

EOC/ AYP Biology I May 9, 2013 Grades 9-12

Final Exams May 21-22, 2013 Grades 9-12

Summer EOC Tests July 9-11, 2013 Grades 9-12

Special Populations Alternate Portfolio Window: Aug. 6-Feb. 13 ELDA Window: Feb. 11-Mar. 22


Appendix K – Request for Copying

TENNESSEE HIGH SCHOOL

REQUEST FOR COPYING

Teacher Name ______________________________ Date of Request _______________

Class _____________________________________ Date Needed _________________

Number of Copies ___________________________

Copying Instructions (Please check all that are applicable)

______ Single Sided ______ Double Sided ______ Stapled ______ 3 Hole Punched

Special Instructions ____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

SUBMIT FORM TO JILL BRINSER

Printing completed __________________________________ by ________________________ Date Jill Brinser

(07/12)


Appendix L – Documentation of Child Abuse

DOCUMENTATION OF CHILD ABUSE

Child Abuse Hotline – 1-877-542-2873

If any teacher suspects child abuse in any form, he/ she is required by law to inform the Department of Human Services.

Your report will be confidential. Remember the person who was initially made aware of the abuse or who observed

injuries or marks must be the one to call the hotline; document your call and conversation. Remember if the parent/

guardian is suspected of causing the abuse, you DO NOT CONTACT THE PARENT/ GUARDIAN. Be prepared to give

the following information or the information you have available to you.

Date of Call _________________________ Your Name ___________________________________

Student’s Full Name ______________________________________________ Age _______________

Date of Birth _______________________________ Phone _________________________________

Mother’s Name _______________________________________________________________________

Father’s Name ________________________________________________________________________

Legal Guardian’s Name (if applicable)________________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________

Names of Siblings (if known)_______________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please describe why abuse is suspected ______________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Please list the person you spoke with on the Abuse Hotline ______________________________ (The hotline will ask if you want an email confirmation of the call, it is recommended to say yes.)

The administration staff respectfully requests you inform a counselor or an administrator of the phone call. (7/12)


Appendix M – Request for Movie and/or Video Form

TENNESSEE HIGH SCHOOL

REQUEST FOR MOVIE AND/OR VIDEO FORM

Teacher Name ______________________________

Date of Request ______________________________

Class ______________________________________

Name of movie/video ___________________________________________________________

Length of movie/video and/or clip to be shown ____________________________________

This movie/video was obtained from the following source ______________________________

List corresponding number and the State Standard/Common Core Standard that ties movie/video to curriculum.

______________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

I have previewed, and state that this movie/video relates to the current subject matter and State Standards/Common

Core Standards of this class, and hereby request permission to show the same. Request should be submitted each time

you show the movie/video/clip.

_____________________________

Teacher Signature

_____________________________

Dr. Mary E. Rouse

Approval Yes ________ No _________

(07/12)


Appendix N – Request for Guest Speaker

Request for Guest Speaker

Date of request ________________________

Date Guest Speaker is to appear ____________________

Name of Guest Speaker ___________________________

Teacher Name _________________________

Length ________________

Curriculum Connection

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_______________

Approved _____

Not Approved ______

___________________________ Signature of Dr. Rouse

Documents

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