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1064 Northside Road , Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909, Phone: (252) 337-6880
Fax: (252) 337-6890
OUR VISION
We are a multi-cultural community encouraging a
collaborative spirit, educational excellence, lifelong
learning and personal integrity.
OUR MISSION
We are a learning community that develops students for the
21st century.
OUR P.B.I.S. EXPECTATIONS FOR SCHOOL
-Be prepared & on time
-Respect yourself, others, & the environment
-Behaviors should enhance the learning environment
Panthers
Pasquotank County High School Staff Handbook
Board of Education Members xxi
ECPPS Mission Statement 1
Bell Schedule 4
Calendar Information/ Meeting Dates 5
Report Card/Interim Reports/ Parent Log 7
Lunch Schedule 9
Weather Announcement Information 10
Staff Information Section 11
Administrative Duties & Responsibilities 13
Master Schedule 24
In-House Extension Numbers 26
Observations / Teaching Strategies 27
Working on the Works 31
Student’s Homework / Procedures 33
Sample passes / Letters 36
Attendance Section 39
Tips on Parent/Teacher Conferencing / Discipline 45
Student Assistance Team Referral Form 49
Field Trip Section 52
Purchase Order / Travel Information 61
Media Center / Computer Lab Policies 66
Internet Agreement Forms 70
Media Center Forms 73
Technology Section 76
Web Page Agreement / Parent Email Forms 77
Maintenance Request / Copy Machine 78
Employment Health / Safety Laws 79
Volunteer Information Forms 80
North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process Appendix A
School Song Appendix B
Critical Incident Plan Appendix C
School Improvement Plan Appendix D
ELIZABETH CITY – PASQUOTANK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chairman: Mark Small (252) 330 - 2247
Vice Chairman: Dr. Glenda Griffin (252) 335 - 5084
Harvey Beasley, Sr. (252) 334 -1892
Hank Krebs (252) 335 - 6318
Dr. Bill Luton (252) 330 - 4240
Barry Overman (252) 330 - 5685
Allison Wills (252) 267 - 8450
www.ecpps.k12.nc.us
Administration
All members of the school district’s administrative leadership team are located in the School
Administrative Building on Halstead Boulevard. They can be reached at (252) 335-2981.
Mr. Linwood Williams Mr. Frank Heath
Superintendent Asst. Superintendent
Curriculum and Instruction
Rene Harris Dr. Raymond Leonard
Director of Secondary Education Director of Finance
Federal Programs
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FILE: AD
A Learning Organization
(Our Vision of Schooling in the 21st Century)
Education is increasingly the single most important factor in determining one’s success in life. Public schools play a critical role in determining that level of success. Schools must be successful in increasing the percentage of students who are learning at high levels and are therefore able to be successful. The very economic and social fiber of society depends upon a steady stream of well-prepared, capable young people moving into adulthood.
Purpose: The core business of schools is the creation of engaging work for students--work that results in students learning what is necessary and viewed as important in order to be considered well-educated in a global world.
Beliefs:
We are focused on students.
All students are provided with challenging experiences that result in their learning at high levels.
Learning best occurs in a atmosphere where both expectations and respect for faculty and students are high.
We are committed to ensuring that those have a stake in the performance or our schools are satisfied with the level and type of learning students are experiencing.
Building the capacity of our district ensures that we are responsive to the changes that we are occurring in the world.
Teaching and Learning
One of the most important purposes of school is to prepare students for their futures roles as responsible citizens and workers. Therefore, learning must be an active meaningful process that occurs as a result of engaging in high quality work.
Teaching must become much more than simply transmitting bits of information. Teaching must be the art of facilitating student engagement in high quality work that teachers design using the following Design Qualities:
Content & Substance
Product Focus
Clear & Compelling Product Standards
Authenticity
Affirmation of Performance
Organization of knowledge
Protection from Adverse Consequences
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Affiliation with Others
Novelty & Variety
Choice
Roles and Relations: The 21st Century School must redefine the traditional view of students,
teachers and administrators. The roles and responsibilities of the key stakeholders in a Learning Organization are outlined below.
Students: Students are no loner mere passive receptacles into which information can be poured. Twenty-First Century students must be active participants in the learning process in order to learn at the necessary profound level. Their job is to take the knowledge embedded in the curriculum and process it in a way that makes it their own. Although students are required to be present in the classroom, their mental commitment to learning is voluntary. As volunteer learners, students must be provided with work that challenges them and keeps them actively engaged in the learning process.
Teachers: the teacher is the professional whose primary responsibility if to design
engaging work for their students. This requires teachers to have a thorough knowledge of their subject area and also posses the skills necessary to collaborate with others to improve the quality of work they design for students.
Principals: The Principal’s primary task is to keep the entire school focused on creating
engaging work for the students and to eliminate barriers that distract from the focus. They must foster cultural norms supporting a collaborative environment. The principal must also recognize that the school is also part of a larger system and must serve as a member of the superintendent’s administrative team as well as a leader of leaders within the school.
District Administration (Central Office): In a Learning Organization, the Superintendent is the moral and intellectual leader. The role of central office leaders is to create and manage systems that enable principals and teachers to concentrate on the core business of schools: the creation of intellectual activity that students find engaging and from which they learn what is required and necessary. Central office leaders must be capacity builders who inspire collaboration that results in solutions to problems.
Support Staff: Support staff is responsibility for direct student services such as food
service, student transportation, nursing support, office and business operations, facilities maintenance and technology support. All employees must understand their specific role in a Learning Organization and remain focused on the core business of providing quality work for students.
Board of Education: The Board of Education must be leaders in the community and
advocate strongly on the behalf of the school district. The Board of Education must work with school leaders to establish the direction and expectations for the organization. The Board will support the provision of resources and monitoring necessary to achieve the organizational vision set forth.
Parents: Parents must be a partner with the schools and feel they are a wanted and
necessary part of the school community. The need to support challenging but realistic academic and behavioral standards for students and keep informed of decisions
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concerning the academic status of their child. Parents should value a good education for their children and home environments should be supportive of student learning.
Community: Our schools belong to the community. Organizations and the community at large must seek to understand the nature of public education in the 21st Century and encourage partnerships to ensure that schools have the resources needed to be successful with all children.
Strategic Goals: We strive for every student to graduate from high school, globally
competitive for work or post-secondary education and prepared for life in the 21st Century. Our Strategic Goals provide our overlying guidance for planning and decision making for the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools.
Develop a clear focus on students and on the quality of work designed for them-work that students find interesting, challenging and satisfying and that results in their learning what is expected by schools, parents and the community.
Develop among key community and school system leaders a common understanding of the nature of the opportunities and problems that confront the school system.
Establish new structures (rules, roles and relationships) that encourage collaboration among and between staff in departments, schools and the broad community.
Provide social and political support to those who are committed to the district’s direction and seek to widen support to all members of the community.
Develop a policy environment and a management system that fosters flexibility and rapid response.
Adopted: May 26, 1998 Revised: March 27, 2000 Revised: September 28, 2009
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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BELL SCHEDULE
DAILY SCHEDULE EARLY RELEASE
8:15 Warning Bell 8:15 Warning Bell 8:20 Tardy Bell 8:20 Tardy Bell
8:20-9:50 1st Block 8:20-9:30 1
st Block
9:55-10:10 P-Tank Time 9:35-10:45 2nd
Block
10:15-11:45 2 nd
Block 10:50 -12:20 3rd Block _________________________ _____________________
11:45-12:10 1st Lunch 10:50 -11:15 1
st Lunch
12:15-1:45 3rd
Block 11:20 -12:20 3rd
Block _________________________ _____________________
11:50 -1:45 3rd
Block 10:50 -11:22 3rd
Block
12:30 -12:51 2nd
Lunch 11:27 -11:47 2nd
Lunch _________________________ _____________________
11:50 -1:20 3rd
Block 10:50 -11:55 3rd
Block
1:25 -1:45 3rd
Lunch 12:00 -12:20 3rd
Lunch _________________________ _____________________
1:50-3:20 4th
Block 12:25 – 1:20 4th Block
1 HOUR DELAY 2 HOUR DELAY
9:15 Warning Bell 10:15 Warning Bell 9:20 Tardy Bell 10:20 Tardy Bell
9:20 -10:35 1st Block 10:25 -11:20 1
st Block
10:40 -12:05 2nd
Block 11:25 -12:35 2nd
Block 12:10 – 11:45 3rd Block 12:40 – 2:05 3rd Block _________________________ _____________________
12:10 -12:35 1st Lunch 12:40 -1:02 1
st Lunch
12:40 -1:45 3rd
Block 1:07 - 2:05 3rd
Block _________________________ _____________________
12:45 -1:10 2nd
Lunch 1:10 -1:35 2nd
Lunch _________________________ _____________________
1:20 -1:45 3rd
Lunch 1:45 - 2:05 3rd
Lunch _________________________ _____________________
1:50-3:20 4th
Block 2:10 - 3:20 4th Block
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Staff Development/Meeting Calendar
2011-2012
Date Event
August 16, 2011 Convocation/Staff Meeting 1:30
August 17, 2011 Professional Development at NES
August 18, 2011 SDT (1:30)
August 19, 2011 Freshmen Orientation 2:30-4:30/Open House 4:30-6:00
August 31, 2011 Special Pops Day
Pride Lesson Plans due to Fyffe
September 1, 2011 Senior Meeting
September 7, 2011 School Design Team
September 14, 2011 Department Leaders Meeting
September 15, 2011 Panther Lesson Plans due to Fyffe
September 21, 2011 Department Meetings
September 26, 2011 Interim Reports
September 28, 2011 SIT
September 29, 2011 SDT meets with Ron Wright 2:00-5:00 September 30, 2011 Pride Lesson Plans due to Fyffe
October 5, 2011 School Design Team
October 12, 2011 Department Leaders Meeting
October 14, 2011 Panther Lesson Plans due to Fyffe October 19, 2011 Department Meetings
October 26, 2011 SIT
October 27, 2011 End of Marking Period
October 28, 2011 Professional Development/Required Workday
October 31, 2011 Pride Lesson Plans due to Fyffe
November 2, 2011 SDT
November 9, 2011 Department Leaders Meeting
November 15, 2011 Panther Lesson Plans due to Fyffe/Parent Contact Logs Due
November 16, 2011 Department Meetings
November 23, 2011 Professional Development/Required Workday
November 30, 2011 SDT
PridewLesson Plans due to Fyffe/Parent Contact Logs Due
December 5, 2011 Interim Reports
December 7, 2011 SIT
December 8, 2011 SDT meets with Ron Wright 2:00-5:00
December 14, 2011 Staff Meeting
December 15, 2011 Panther Lesson Plans due to Fyffe
December 20, 2011 Pride Lesson Plans due to Fyffe
January 4, 2012 SDT
January 13, 2012 Panther Lesson Plans due to Fyffe
January 20, 2012 End of Marking Period
January 23, 2012 Department Meetings
January 24, 2012 Professional Development/Required Workday January 31, 2012 Special Pops Day
Pride Lesson Plans due to Fyffe
February 1, 2012 SDT
February 8, 2012 Department Leaders Meeting February 15, 2012 Department Meeting
Panther Lesson Plans due to Fyffe
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Calendar Information/Meeting Dates Continue 2010-2011 February 20, 2012 Professional Development/Required Workday February 22, 2012 SIT
February 23, 2012 Open House/Course Fair
February 27, 2012 Interim Reports
February 29, 2012 Pride Lesson Plans due to Fyffe
March 7, 2012 SDT
March14, 2012 Department Leaders Meeting
March 15, 2012 Panther Lesson Plans due to Fyffe/ Parent Contacts due to Fyffe
Peer Observations due to Fyffe
March 22, 2012 Department Meetings
March 23, 2012 End of Marking Period March 26, 2012 Professional Development/Required Workday
March 28, 2012 SIT
March 30, 2012 Pride Lesson Plans due to Fyffe/Parent Contacts due to Fyffe
April 4, 2012 SDT
April 16, 2012 Panther Lesson Plans due to Fyffe
April 18, 2012 Department Leaders Meeting
April 25, 2012 Department Meetings
April 30, 2012 Pride Lesson Plans due to Fyffe
May 2, 2012 SDT
May 7, 2012 Interim Reports May 15, 2012 Panther Lesson Plans due to Fyffe
May 16, 2012 Department Meeting
May 17, 2012 Senior Awards
May 18, 2012 All School Academic/PBIS Awards
May 23, 2012 Staff Meeting – End of year packets
May 30, 2012 SIT
May 31, 2012 Pride Lesson Plans due to Fyffe
June 7, 2012 Graduation Rehearsal 9:00 AM
June 8, 2012 End of Marking Period/Last Day for Students/Graduation 7:00
June 11, 2012 Protected Workday June 12, 2012 Workday
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Report Cards, Pay Dates and
Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC)
Report Cards November 3, 2011
January 30, 2012
April 2, 2012 June 12, 2012
Pay Dates for 2011 – 2012 August 31, 2011
September 30, 2011 October 31, 2011
November 22, 2011
December 20, 2011
January 27, 2012 February 29, 2012
March 30, 2012
April 30, 2012 May 31, 2012
June 21, 2012
Writing Across the Curriculum
1st
week English, Foreign Language
2nd
week Social Studies, CTE and Fine Arts
3rd
week Math Science and Exceptional Children
4th
week Business, ROTS, Health/PE and Marketing
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Parent/Guardian Contact Log
Student Name Date Person Contacted Phone
(ÿ) Email
(ÿ) Conf (ÿ)
Other (ÿ)
+/
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Lunch Schedule
First Semester 2011-2012
First Lunch
Classrooms
Second Lunch
Classrooms
Third Lunch
Classrooms
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Weather Announcements
Accurate information about Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public School delays or cancellations is available through the district’s information sources: Adelphia Cable Channel 8 and Public Information Office Message Line (252)337-6612.
When using commercial media outlets for your information, please check at least two media sources to verify the information. Inclement weather announcements are released through the following local, commercial media outlets: WGAI-AM 560 WCNC-AM 1240 WZBO-AM (Edenton) WKJX-AM 96.7 WRVS-FM 89.1 WRSF-FM 105.7 WERX-FM 102.5 WOBR-FM 95.3 WCXL-FM 104.1 WVOD-FM 99.1 WNHW-FM 92.5 WTKR-TV 3 WITN-TV 7 WNCT-TV 9 WAVY-TV 10 WVEC-TV 13
Code One
All schools are closed. 11- and 12-month employees should report to work, take appropriate leave, or
make alternative arrangements with their immediate supervisor(s). 10-month employees are encouraged to
take annual leave or make alternative arrangements with their immediate supervisor(s). Employees and
students will be notified as to when this day will be made up.
Code Two
Due to existing and/or anticipated weather conditions all schools are closed. We strongly recommend that
ALL employees take appropriate leave. It is the responsibility of an employee to make alternative
arrangements with their immediate supervisor(s). Employees and students will be notified as to when this
day will be made up.
Code Three
Due to existing and/or anticipated weather conditions, the opening of schools and offices will be delayed
one hour. *Essential personnel should report as soon as conditions permit. Employees should monitor
media outlets for any changes in status. NOTE: Cafeteria Managers and Workers should report at the
regularly scheduled time.
Code Four
Due to existing and/or anticipated weather conditions, the opening of schools and offices will be delayed
two hours. *Essential personnel should report as soon as conditions permit. Employees should monitor
media outlets for any changes in status. NOTE: Cafeteria Managers and Workers should report at the
regularly scheduled time.
Code Five
All schools and offices are closed. All employees should stay home. A change in the school calendar will
be made to establish this as a holiday. Changes will be announced in the near future.
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Staff Members
English Department Fine Arts Department Charlene Pippen – Chair John Lee – Chair Donna Gregory – SDT Elaina Lawson Jennifer Bonney Robert Spitler – Band Director Allen Suber Monica Williams Joshua Mallory Roberta Tate Danean Keller TBA World Language Department Math Department Mauricio Ortiz Betty Raby – Chair Valeria Sutton Sylvia Carver – Cheerleader Sponsor Veronica Padilla Pete Zimmerman TBA April Jackson Isaac Lister Mary Owen Student Services Muffy Vestal Sh’Rhonda Sawyer – Secretary Charlotte Pureza 9th – 10th grade Counselor Science Department Martha Goodman 11th – 12th grade Counselor Sharon Meads - Chair TBA Mika McDaniels Jennifer Wiggins Health/Phys. Education Department Tammie White Janie Cofield – Chair, Athletic Director Kathy Bright Ray Burnham Amanda Tufts Hancel Phipps Erik Sadowski Krista Horn Family and Consumer Science Martha Richardson Media Center Lisa Kirkman Tavia Clark Rory Remillard Technology Department Business Education Ann Elliott - Distance Learning Ashley Dileone Paul Wandell – Tech. Assistant Delishia Moore Danielle Hurdle – Tech. Assistant William Old Sharon Riddick Exceptional Children’s Department Kathy Kleisch - Chair Agriculture Education Evelyn Watts – I.E.P Chair Susan Perry Maria Harvey Amanda Lee Nekia Williams Tammie Bryant Barrera McPherson Janine Krider Willie Thomas
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Staff Members Continued
ROTC/Trade and Industry Juan Choate Moses Douglas Dwayne Crank Leo Taylor Kelly Greenwell – Apprenticeship Coord Mary Luton – CTE Career Development Coord. Sharon Robinson – Vocational Rehabilitation Coord. Social Studies Department Support Staff Jennifer Lee – Chair Cheryl Boone – Data Manager Kim Crank Patricia Townsend – Admin. Assistant Diana Drew Joyce Weeks - Bookkeeper Theresa Smith Christie Pauley – Instructional Specialist Doug Sommer Deputy Chris Terry - School Resource Officer Erin Basilone ESL Driver’s Education Claudia Reyes Rosalie Calvert School Nurse Custodial Department JoAnn Williams Cleon Cunningham – Head Custodian Paulette Ervin Speech Pathologist Gwen Bogues Fuller Raymond Brumsey Terrance Williams
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Administrative Events Academic Awards* Academic Awards*
Athletics Assemblies* Assemblies*
Attendance Appeals* Attendance* Attendance*
Bell Schedules AVID Discipline L-Z
Board Meetings Discipline A-K Instruction*
Budget Instruction* LEA Representative
Civil Defense/Safety Lunch Supervision* Lunch Supervision*
Critical Incidence Plan Maintenance Observations*
Discipline/Suspension appeals* Observations* Parent Involvement*
Driver’s Education Parent Involvement* SAT*
Event Activity Assignments Remediation Lab School Design Team*
Faculty Meetings SAT* School Improvement Team*
Field Trips School Design Team* Student Recognition*
Freshman Transition School Improvement Team* Student Teachers/Observers
Fundraising Student Recognition* Testing*
Graduation Testing* Textbooks
Grants Transportation
Hiring/Personnel
Instruction*
Interim Reports
Lunch Supervision*
Master Schedule
Media Center
Ministerial Council
Observation Schedule
Open House
Overall Building Operations
Professional Development
Report Cards
RtI
School Calendar
School Design Team*
School Improvement Team*
Senior Awards
Student Advocate
Student Obligations
Student Services
Supplements
Teacher Handbook
Testing*
Personnel Responsibilities and Observations
Assistant Principals
Athletic Director AFJROTC 2 Electrical Trade/Industry 2 Career Dev. Coord. Agriculture 2 Exceptional Children 5
Coaches Business Ed. 4 Fine Arts 41/2
Custodians Computer Lab Asst. 1 Phys. Ed. 5
Distance Learning FACS 3 Social Studies 6
English Dept. Marketing 1 World Languages 3
Instructional Specialist Math 7
Media Specialist Science 6
Office staff & Student Services
Selected Observations
Special Pops Coord.
School Resource Officer
Summative Evals.
Teacher Assistants
Tech. Assistant
* Indicates shared responsibilities
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File: GBC
Staff Ethics and Professional Standards
The Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Board of Education expects members of its professional staff to be familiar with the code of ethics and professional standards that applies to their profession and to adhere to it in their relationships with students, parents, coworkers, and officials in their district. An educator, in the performance of professional duties, will: 1. Be accountable for using the current knowledge available concerning the profession 2. Recognize basic dignities of all individuals with whom he or she interacts in the performance of professional duties 3. Exercise due care to protect the mental and physical safety of students, colleagues, and subordinates 4. Accurately represent his or her professional qualifications 5. Be responsible to present subject matter in a comprehensive, accurate, and objective manner 6. Extend to students the opportunity to pursue individual learning and take steps to ensure that the students will have access to various points of view unless there is just cause to act otherwise 7. Take steps to ensure that his or her actions or those of another on his or her behalf are not made with specific intent of advancing private economic interests. Private economic interests will not be construed as including fair remuneration for professional services. 8. Keep in confidence such information as he or she may secure, unless disclosure serves professional purposes as required by law 9. Not use his or her professional position or public property, or intentionally permit another person to use an educator's professional position or public property, for partisan political or sectarian religious purposes. This will in no way limit his or her constitutional or legally protected rights as a citizen. 10. Direct persons or carry out only professional functions for which they are qualified 11. Not solicit or accept, directly or indirectly, meals, travel, lodging, any other item of value, any favor or reward, or any promise of favor or reward from any person, group, association, organization or corporation that provides, or may reasonably be expected to provide, any products to an individual school or local school board. (This item is applicable only to members of staff who are directly or indirectly involved in the purchase of products by the school system.) ADOPTED: April 24, 1989
REVISED: July 26, 1993
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Teacher Job Description
The teacher job description shall include the following:
1. Reports to: Principal
2. Supervises: May coordinate and direct the activities of teacher aides.
3. Purpose: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development
4. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities shall include:
A. Major Function: Planning and Program. The teacher cooperates, as requested, in the development of annual objectives for the school and plans an instructional program which incorporates those objectives. B. Major Function: Overseeing the Program. The teacher incorporates learner objectives compatible with the subject, grade level, established curriculum, and student needs. The teacher assesses his/her instructional program to determine its effectiveness. C. Major Function: Updating the Program. The teacher maintains an effective program by establishing and maintaining an adequate knowledge of subject areas and child growth and development. D. Major Function: Managing Daily Instruction. The teacher ensures that the instruction, materials, and procedures are appropriate for the subject being taught and for the needs of the student. The teacher sees that application and practice are used by students to acquire or reinforce a concept or skill. The teacher encourages students, parents, and others to become actively involved in daily instructional activities. E. Major Function: Differentiating Instruction. The teacher assesses individual student abilities to devise techniques that will accommodate student differences in rates of learning, styles of learning, and ability levels. These techniques may involve long term or short term grouping or the differentiating of materials and equipment. F. Major Function: Individualized Instruction. The teacher monitors individual student achievement on a continuous basis, employs a variety of teaching methods to meet student needs, and provides remediation as required. G. Major Function: Supervising. The teacher uses professional classroom management techniques to maintain a suitable instructional environment. H. Major Function: Human Resources. The teacher makes use of community resources, student talent, values cultural differences, and maintains a suitable instructional environment. I. Major Function: Human Relations. The teacher shows respect for the dignity and worth of all students, values cultural differences, and maintains communication with parents. J. Major Function: Non-Instructional Duties. The teacher accepts responsibility for non-instructional duties as may be assigned by the principal, superintendent, school board, or other administrative personnel. The teacher complies with laws, rules, and regulations established to carry out the school program.
ADOPTED: October 28, 1982
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Staff Expectations
PCHS Faculty Dress Code Faculty should model appropriate dress. Students tend to pay attention better if teachers dress professionally. We will follow the Student Dress Code listed below for your benefit except for the following: Shorts are not to be worn during the school day except for P.E. Teachers on days that they teach Physical Education. You may wear shorts or jeans on teacher workdays. Please avoid jeans on class days.
PCHS Student Dress Code
Pasquotank County High School recognizes its obligation to provide an educational environment conducive to good behavior and to the creation of a good educational atmosphere in the school. While it is understandable that students are concerned about fashion, it is the school’s desire to maintain a climate that is safe and healthy. Part of that safe climate includes student modesty and freedom from distracting influences which may impair the instructional progress of students. Although student dress and grooming are the personal responsibility of the student and his/her parents, students are expected to exercise good taste and to avoid extremes for school attire. All students are expected to dress appropriately for any school related occasion; extreme or distracting appearance is to be avoided, and students should appear neat and clean at all times. Students who are not properly groomed and dressed will be asked to change into suitable clothing or may be asked to return home and change into appropriate attire. To insure the most constructive educational environment, the following dress and grooming code will be in effect:
Hats and other headgear such as combs, picks, headbands or bandannas worn on the top of the head or on the forehead are NOT to be worn in the school building at any time. Bandanas and any gang-related materials or clothing are not to be worn or visible in the school
building at any time. No chains may be worn on wallets or from pockets. No spiked ornamental adornments on clothing or accessories. No body jewelry (such as belly button rings, tongue rings) that is distracting to the educational climate may be worn. Shorts are permitted as long as they are mid-thigh or longer. When standing with arms relaxed at the sides, the shorts should be longer than the fingertips. This includes shorts or skirts worn over tights or ballet tights. Spandex type shorts and cut-offs are NOT permitted. Shorts too tight (underwear lines showing) are not permitted. Clothing with gaping holes is inappropriate in school. Skirts should be worn mid-thigh or longer. (Again, the fingertip rule applies.) These should also not be worn too tight. Halter-tops, tube tops, spaghetti strap tops, or sundresses with spaghetti straps are not acceptable without a jacket or shirt with sleeves. Off the shoulder tops and open backs are not acceptable. Clothes must cover underwear at all times. Bare midriffs, see-through clothes or clothing displaying little modesty are unacceptable. (No belly buttons should be observable.) Guys-no shirts that show armpits are allowed.
17 Lewd or suggestive t-shirts, tank tops, or clothing designed to be worn as undergarments are not acceptable. Messages on clothing, jewelry, buttons, and personal belongings that relate to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sex, vulgarity, or weapons, or that reflect adversely upon persons because of race, sex, creed, national origin, or ancestry are not permitted. Pants must be secured at the waist and must cover underwear.
No makeup that is distracting to the educational climate may be worn on a student’s face or other body parts. Sunglasses with dark tints are not to be worn on the face without proper medical documentation on file in the nurse’s station or with the school officials. Hair may be any length as long as it is neat, clean, not distracting in appearance, and does not endanger student safety. Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times in and around the building. Bedroom shoes are only permitted on Pajama Day during Spirit Week. No pajamas are to be worn in school with the possible exception of Spirit Week mentioned above. Remember that Fridays are Spirit Day not dress down day.
Leaving Campus
Teachers should not leave the school grounds during the day without clearing this with an administrator. Teachers should always sign out when leaving the school grounds. Vocational teachers working with co-op students are to leave an itinerary of their activities with the front office secretary. Personal errands should not be done on school time. Example: bank or personal appointments. Medical appointments should be made after school hours unless it is an emergency. Medical appointments should not be scheduled on Early Release days. Meeting dates are reserved for school meetings so avoid these days when possible . Teachers are reminded that the school day for them begins at 7:50 am until 3:35 pm regardless of 1st or 4th period planning. If you are going to be late please call and let the secretary know. Please schedule any necessary childcare needs ahead of time.
Absences and Substitute Teacher Information
Teachers needing a substitute should contact the bookkeeper, Joyce Weeks, as early as possible. She can be reached in the evening from 7:30 to 8:30. In the morning, she may be reached at home between 6:15 and 7:00 A.M. Please call as soon as you know you will need a substitute.
Absences
In the event that you are going to a workshop, conference etc., fill out an SD-1 form. Passes may used on non-mandatory workdays and during periods when authorized by an administrator.
Sample Leave Request form: See the Bookkeeper
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File: GBK
SMOKING AND USE OF OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS
The Elizabeth City – Pasquotank School Board recognizes that the use of tobacco products is a health, safety and environmental hazard for students, employees, visitors and school facilities. The Board acknowledges that the adult employees and visitors serve as role models for students and that the Board’s acceptance of any use of tobacco products implies school approval, if not endorsement, of such use. In addition, the Board recognizes that it has as obligation to promote positive role models in schools, for students, employees and visitors to the school campus. Finally, the Board recognizes that it has a legal obligation pursuant to Title X of Pub.L. 103-227 to provide for schools that are smoke-free. Accordingly, The Board enacts the following:
1. Students may not possess, display, or use any tobacco products at any time on school premises, including school vehicles, or while participating in school events, both indoor and outdoors and both off and on school property.
2. School employees, volunteers and visitors to the school may not at any time use or display any
tobacco product in the presence of or possible visibility of students on school premises, or at school-sponsored events, both indoor and outdoor, and both off and on school property. The prohibition of tobacco products shall not extend to display that has a legitimate instructional or pedagogical purpose.
3. School employees and volunteers to the school may not at any time display or use any tobacco
product in school vehicles.
4. No student, employee, or visitor shall be permitted under any circumstances use tobacco products in any indoor facility owned or leased or contracted for by the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools.
The administration will consult with the county health department and other appropriate organizations to provide employees with information and access to support systems and programs to encourage employees to abstain from the use of tobacco products. The school district will, from time to time, provide free non-smoking clinics to be offered to employees in the schools, after the regular school day. Tobacco Products The Board is committed to creating safe, orderly, clean and inviting schools for all student, staff and visitors. The Board also supports state laws that prohibit the selling or distribution of tobacco products to minors and federal law prohibiting smoking in all school buildings. For the purposes of this policy, “Tobacco Product” is defined to include, but is not limited to,
Cigarettes, cigars, blunts, bidis, pipes, chewing tobacco, snuff, and any other items containing or reasonably resembling tobacco or tobacco products. “Tobacco use” includes smoking, chewing, dipping, or any other means of consuming tobacco products.
19 Prohibited Behavior
In support of the Board’s commitments and state and federal law, students are prohibited from using or possessing any tobacco product or tobacco paraphernalia such as lighters or matches, unless it has a legitimate instructional or pedagogical purpose (1) in any school building, school vehicle to on the school grounds at any time, (2) at any school-related activity, including athletic events; or (3) at any time when the student is subject to the supervision of school personnel, including school trips. Consequences
Consequences for engaging in prohibited behavior will be provided in accordance with the schoo l’s student discipline policy. In providing consequences for violation of the policy, school officials are encouraged to identity programs or opportunities for students to gain a greater understanding of the health hazards for the tobacco user and the impact of tobacco use on efforts to provide a safe, orderly and inviting school environment. Enforcement Policy for Students:
1st Offense: Provide the Alternative to Suspension Course (POPS-Tobacco) or a one-day suspension; parental notification
2nd Offense and Subsequent Offenses: Out-of-school suspension; parental notification. Enforcement policy for Staff Follow the school’s personnel regulations as with any other personnel policy. Alternative Option:
1st Offense: Verbal Warning will be given by the appropriate supervisor.
2nd Offense: Meeting will be held between the employee and School District.
Administrators to determine the consequences if subsequent violations occur.
3rd Offense: Incident shall be reported to the Superintendent of Schools who may issue a formal written reprimand.
Enforcement Policy for Visitors
Anyone found smoking or using tobacco products would be asked by the appropriate school official to refrain from smoking or suing tobacco while on school district property. The will be informed of the school’s tobacco policy. Benefits of Tobacco-Free Schools The Top Ten Reasons for Tobacco-Free Schools
1. Tobacco use is the leading cause of death in North Carolina. 2. Tobacco use contributes to more deaths than alcohol, illegal drugs, and firearms-combined. 3. The nicotine in tobacco is addictive. 4. Smoking materials and secondhand smoke are dangerous. 5. Middle and high school years are critical in determining whether someone becomes a smoker
for life. 90% of smokers began smoking before age 18. 6. Tobacco is considered a gateway drug, which means teens when tobacco-free are less likely
to experiment with other drugs. 7. Allowing tobacco use at school is a conflict with prevention messages heard in
classroom.
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8. Students need positive role models in schools. 9. Laws limit teen access to tobacco. 10. It’s the right thing to do.
More Benefits to Tobacco-Free Schools
1. Provides positive role modeling by adult employees and visitors. 2. Reduces young people’s observation of tobacco use and takes a stand against it. 3. Supports (rather than confuses or contradicts) prevention messages delivered in classrooms
by sending clear, consistent non-use messages. 4. Provides a safe environment for students by reducing their exposure to second hand smoke. 5. Protects young people from a dangerous drug. Tobacco use if not just a “bad habit,” it is a
powerful addition. 6. Complies with Federal Legislation prohibiting smoking inside buildings. 7. Does not contradict state law on smoking in public places.. 8. Models respect for state laws designed to limit access to tobacco to young people 9. Prepares students for the reality of smoke-free workplaces and communities. 10. Proactively protects schools from unnecessary rick of future lawsuits by prohibiting smoking
on school premises. 11. Reduces the risk of fires due to lighted tobacco products.
Above information gather from Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch, NC Health and Human Services (www.stepupnc.com). ADOPTED: July 22, 1987 REVISED: April 26, 193 REVISED: May 28, 2003 REVISED: ___________ Elizabeth City – Pasquotank Public Schools
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Specific Staff Responsibilities
Instructional Specialist Christie Pauley Provide Standard Course of Study to all teachers Organize and disseminate quality instructional methods and materials Plan and provide staff development activities for staff Work collaboratively with other instructional specialist and assistant superintendent for instructional services Member of School Improvement Team Organize lesson plans and model lessons for teachers Testing New teacher orientation PEPs Distance Learning Ann Elliott Identify courses available for students Schedule courses, room, and distance learning facilitator assigned for each course offered Coordinate with distance learning providers Serve as liaison with NCSSM Solicit funding for courses Troubleshoot and service equipment Advertise distance learning/technology opportunities Identify instructors and/or facilitators for staff development Identify/solicit funding for staff development courses Schedule use of PCHS distance learning site Handle enrollment and required reports for staff training through CC or distance learning opportunities School Profile Coordinate parent email directory Student Services Department Martha Goodman/Charlotte Pureza/TBA
Organize the counseling program by assessing needs, setting goals, and formulating plan of action and program evaluation. Provide individual and group counseling to meet developmental, preventative, and remedial needs of students. Present instructional/informational programs to groups of students, parents, and teachers. Interpret achievement, aptitude, EOC and VoCATs and other testing data to assist school staff with curriculum planning Advocate for all students Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff Make appropriate referrals to school and community programs Assist with coordination of schools testing programs Assures testing conditions and the administration of standardized tests in the school are appropriate Participates in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills
22 Department Chairperson See Staff Roster for Department Chairs
Ensure that instructional goals for the department are clearly established and followed according to the Standard Course of Study and specify instructional units that identify goals and objectives, instructional sequences. Provide varied teaching/learning activities, materials Make recommendations for the acquisition and evaluation of new materials Review purchase orders for department Provide support for and monitor instruction within the department Conduct monthly departmental meetings and others as needed. Attend all Department Chair meetings providing input from the department and transmitting information to department members. Participate in interviews for perspective staff members as requested Provide administration with department needs/concerns Maintain agendas for each department meeting and submit to appropriate administrator Provide a suggested schedule of classes and teachers for each year’s master schedule School Improvement Team Members
Assess need for staff development Inform staff about planning process Collect, analyze data Develop the School Improvement Plan based on data analysis Present SIP to staff members for discussion Evaluate the success/challenges of the Plan School Design Team Members
23 Support Staff Responsibilities
Main Office /Principal’s Secretary Student Services Receptionist
Patricia Townsend Sh’Rhonda Sawyer
Answer telephone Student transcripts Greet Visitors Guidance bulletin Verify early release notes SAT Registration Issue late and early release passes Sets Appointments for Monitor Senior Sign in/Outs parent/teacher conferences Order office supplies Maintains all cumulative folders Call students to office Orders diploma/covers for graduates Track School functions for main school calendar Assists in Senior Awards night Maintain OSHA records program Call for repairs to office copier/telephone Issue late and early release passes Input discipline referrals Administers medications to students Administers medications to students Handle principal’s correspondence Bookkeeper Data Manager
Joyce Weeks Cheryl Boone
Calls substitutes NCWise Payroll Report Cards Schedule building rentals Attendance Bookkeeping Maintains student transcripts Purchase orders Develops all other student reports Input maintenance requests Teacher Assistants
Instructional/classroom assistance Clerical/Technical assistance
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Draft 9/1/11 Teacher Name Rm. & Ext. # 1
st Block
8:20 – 9:50
P-Tank Time
9:55 – 10:10
(Homeroom)
2nd
Block
10:15 – 11:45
3rd
Block ~ lunches
11:50 – 1:45 1
st 11:45-12:10
2nd
12:30 – 12:51
3rd
1:20 – 1:45
4th
Block
1:50 – 3:20
Basilone, E. H10 - # 328 Civics/Econ 10th PLANNING HN Civ & Econ
1st
lunch Civics & Eco
Bonney, J. H26 - #334 PLANNING NA HN ENG 3 AP HN English 3 2
nd lunch
HN Eng 3
Bright, C. H27 - # 335 PLANNING 9th
HN Earth/Eniv Phys Sci 1
st lunch
Phys Sci
Bryant, T. J25 - # 291 OCS Alg 1 NA Curr Asst PLANNING Ocs Fin Man
Burnham, R. D32 - #240 ADV PE NA Health / PE PLANNING ADV PE
Carver, S. E07 - # 310 PLANNING 9th Algebra 2
Alg 2 3
rd lunch
Alg 1
Choate/ Douglas
F30 – # 251 PLANNING NA AFJROTC AFJROTC 3
rd lunch
AFJROTC
Clark, T. E35 - #246 Media Asst NA PLANNING Media Asst 3
rd lunch
Media Asst
Coker, A B07 - # 282 PLANNING NA Eng 2 English 2 2
nd lunch
Eng 2
CoField, J E09 - # 242 ------- NA Health/PE ---------- ----------
Crank, D. G05 - #252 Intro T & I NA Electr 1 Intro t & I 1
st lunch
PLANNING
Crank, K. H12 - #330 SVY US HIST NA CIVICS & Eco PLANNING SVY US HIST
Dileone, A. C11 - #303 MARKETING 11th S & E Mark 1 PLANNING Mark Coop
Drew, D. H11 - # 329 World HIST NA Civics & Econ Civics & Eco 1
st
lunch
PLANNING
Elliott, A. E15 - #273 Forensics NA NCSSM Stat NCVPS 3
rd lunch
Online Latin
Gregory, D C01 - #294 Eng 2 11th PLANNING Eng 2
2nd
lunch English 3
Harvey, M. H18 - # 333 Inclusion NA Inclusion Inclusion Occ Soc
Horn, K. D27 -#238 Feather Wgt NA Feather Wgt PLANNING Health / PE
Hurdle, D. B10 - #284 Computer Lab NA Computer Lab Computer Lab Computer Lab
Jackson, A. E23 - #313 Algebra 1 9th Algebra 1 PLANNING Geometry
Keller, D. B06 - # 281
English 1 Avid 12th PLANNING English 1
2nd
lunch English 1
Kirkman, L. B04 - # 278 Ea Child 1 2 12th Par Child PLANNING Par Child
Kleisch, K. F06 - # 320 OCS Eng IV 9th OCC Eng II PLANNING
Lawson, E. F02 - # 317 Int WDArt 9th PLANNING Art 1 3
rd lunch
Art 1
Lee, A. E06 - # 309 Animal Sci 1 9th Animal Sci 1 AGRISC AP
3rd
lunch PLANNING
Lee, Jen B19 - # 286 Hon Us Hist 12th SVY US HIST PLANNING SVY US HIST
Lee, Jhn F17 - # 322 Paint/DSW 1 12th Ceramics PLANNING Yearbook
Lister, I. J06 - # 321 Found Alg 10th Found Alg Found Alg
1st
lunch PLANNING
Mallory, J. B18 – # 285 English 1
12th English 1 English 1 2
nd lunch
PLANNING
McDaniels, M. J13 - # 287 PLANNING 10th Biology Biology 1
st lunch
Biology
Meads, S. J17 - # 289 Biology 10th HN Biology Biology
1st
lunch PLANNING
Moore, D. C17 - # 300 PLANNING 11th Comp App 2 Career Mgt
1st
lunch PLANNING
Old, William C20 - # 302 Career Mgt 11th PLANNING DIG Com
2nd
lunch Dig Com
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Draft 9/1/11 Teacher Name Rm. & Ext. # 1
st Block
8:20 – 9:50 P-Tank
Time
9:55 – 10:10
2nd
Block
10:15 – 11:45
3rd
Block ~ lunches
11:50 – 1:45 1
st 11:45-12:10
2nd
12:30 – 12:51
3rd
1:20 – 1:45
4th
Block 1:50 – 3:20
Ortiz, M. J08 - #283 Spanish 1 NA PLANNING Spanish 1 1
st Lunch
Spanish 2
Owen, M. J05 - # 319 HN Geometry 10th Found Alg PLANNING Found Alg
Padilla, V. J02 - #339 PLANNING NA Spanish 1 Spanish 1 1
st lunch
Spanish 1
Perry, S. E01 - # 307 AGRIS SC AP 9th E & N RES 1 PLANNING HORT 1
Phipps, H. D28 - #239 Health & PE NA PHY TRN WT AV Phy TR 3
rd lunch
PLANNING
Pippen, C. C02 - # 295 HN Eng 4 AP 11th Eng 4 HN Eng 4
2nd
lunch PLANNING
Raby, B. J01- # 338 HN Alg 2 9th Hon Cal Tech Math
1st
lunch PLANNING
Remillard, R. B01 - # 277 Culy Art 1 12th Culy Art 1 Culy Art 2
3rd
lunch PLANNING
Richardson, M. C18 - # 301 PLANNING 11th Foods 2 Foods 1
3rd
lunch Foods / Nutr
Riddick, S. C11 – # 298 PLANNING 11th DIG Com Comp App 1
2nd
lunch Acct 1
Ryes, Claudia Media Conf -------- ---------- ------------ ESL
Sadowski, E. D32 - #241 PHY TRN WT NA ADV PE Health PE 3
rd lunch
PLANNING
Scialdone, J. H15 - #331 Art 1 NA PLANNING
Avid 10/11 1
st lunch
Art 1
New SPANISH TBA
J18 - # 290 PLANNING NA Spanish 2
Spanish 1 1
st lunch
Spanish 1
Smith, T. H16 - # 332 PLANNING NA WLD Hist WLD Hist 2
nd lunch
WLD Hist
Sommer, D. H09 - # 327 WLD HIST NA PLANNING WLD HIST 1
st lunch
WLD Hist
Spitler, R. F19 - # 249 PLANNING NA Music Appr Mar Band 3
rd lunch
Marching Band
Suber, A. B03 - # 279 Eng 3 12th PLANNING Eng 4
2nd
lunch English 3
Sutton, V. C03 - # 296 ------- NA --------- -------` French 2
Tate, R. F01 - #316 THR Arts 2 NA PLANNING THR Arts 1 3
rd lunch
THR Arts 1
Taylor, L. G06 - #325
Con Tech 1 NA Con Tech 2 Career Mgt 1
st lunch
PLANNING
Tufts, A. B23 - #288 PLANNING NA Phy Sci Earth/ Envir 2
nd lunch
Earth/ Envir
Vestal, M. E24 - #314 Geometry 9th Discr Math Geometry
3rd
lunch PLANNING
Watts, E. C10 - # 297 Occ Prp1 NA Occ Prp III OCC Prp III 3
rd lunch
PLANNING
White, T. H31 - # 337 Earth / Env 10th Earth/Env PLANNING EARTH /Env
Wiggins, J. H03 - # 326 PHYS SCI 10th PLANNING HN Chemistry 1
st lunch
Phy Sci
Williams, M. F03 - # 248 Piano NA PLANNING Chorus 3
rd lunch
HN Chorus
Williams, N. C15 - # 299 Self-Contained 9th – 12th Self-Contained Self-Contained
3rd
lunch Self-Contained
Zimmerman, P. J07 - # 336 Adv Fun MO NA Found Geo PLANNING Foud Geom
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Voice Mail / Extensions at a Glance 2011-2012 School Year
Pasquotank County High School expects all staff members to engage the Voicemail System. This system is an important link in maintaining parent contact on a regular basis. Check it regularly and especially when you receive a message slip in your mail box.
328 – Basilone 278 – Kirkman 331 - Scialdone 334 - Bonney 320 - Kleisch 332 - Smith 292 – Boone 507 - Krider 327 Sommer 503 – Bogues, G 317 - Lawson 290 – Spanish (new) 335 - Bright 309 – Lee, A 249 - Spitler 504 – Brumsey, R 286 – Lee, Jen 279 - Suber 291 - Bryant 322 – Lee, Jn 296 - Sutton 240 – Burnham 321 - Lister 316 - Tate 270 – Cafeteria (337-6885) 255 – Luton 325 - Taylor 265 – Calvert 285 -Mallory 509 - Thomas 310 - Carver 287 - McDaniels 221 - Townsend 251 – Choate 502 - McPherson 314 - Vestal 246 – Clark 289 - Meads 234 - Vinson 242 – CoField 300 - Moore 243 - Wandell 282 - Coker 302 - Old 297 - Watts 252 – Crank, D. 283 – Ortiz 228 - Weeks 330 – Crank. K 319 – Owen 337 - White 260 – Cunningham 339 - Padilla 326 - Wiggins 303 – Dileone 257 – Pauley 229– Williams, J. 329 – Drew 222 – PARKER 248 – Williams, M.
258 - Dobie 307 - Perry 299 – Wiliams, N. 251 – Douglass 239 – Phipps 336 - Zimmerman 273 - Elliott 295 - Pippen 506 – Ervin 312 – Production Room 231 - Fuller 232 - Pureza TBA 223 - FYFFE 338 – Raby 233 - Counselor
236 – Goodman 256– Remillard 315 – Vacate science rm 294 – Gregory, D. 301 –Richardson, M. 280 – Vacate CTE classroom 508 - Harris 298 - Riddick 333 - Harvey 226 – Robinson, S. 311 – Health RM 241 - Sadowski 253 – HILL 237 - Sawyer
238 –Horn 266 – SRO Terry 284 – Hurdle 313- Jackson 281 - Keller
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Continuing E ducation Units CEU Information
All teachers must earn 15 CEUs each five year cycle. Three (3) must be in technology (and 3 must
be in reading methods for K-8 teachers). Continuing Education Units that have been turned in to the Personnel Office are posted. If you are missing credits from school system workshops, please contact the activity coordinator. Remember – some activities are in process and the rosters will not be turned in until the training sessions are complete (or you have turned in your technology performance project). If you are missing credits from activities you attended at the State Department, or a college, send a copy of your certificate of credit to the Personnel office. All documentation must have your social security number listed for posting.
We cannot post less than one CEU (ten hours). If you attend training or activities that are less than ten hours, you must obtain prior approval from the Instructional Director for activity hours to be added together for credit – if the activities are of similar content. If you need information regarding Professional Development, contract the Instructional Specialist at your school or Beth Foreman, Professional Development Coordinator. Technology Information Three CEUs of Technology credit are required for each five-year renewal cycle. There are many
opportunities to obtain this credit.
System Technology Modules – contact technology trainer at each school
Self-study of the System Technology Modules
NC Technology Competencies are on the NC Public Schools web site.
College courses/workshops – COA and Elizabeth City State University
The internet site www.ed2go.com/coace/ offer courses through COA
Praxis Information
Teachers with a provisional license are sure to register to take your PRAXIS exams! www.ets.org
NBPTS Information
If you have completed the National Board Certification process, you qualify for automatic renewal on your next licensure cycle. Please send your letter to p ersonnel.
If you have license renewal or provisional licensure questions, please call the Personnel Office or Sherry Gallop.
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Observations File: GCN
Evaluation of Professional Staff The Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Board of Education recognizes that all professional staff play an important role in student learning and the continuous improvement of the school system. To assist in this effort, a system of evaluations that is positive, growth oriented and objective has been developed for the staff. The teaching process is an extremely complex one; therefore (and that) the appraisal of this process should be comprehensive. Because effective teaching is the most important element in a sound educational program and because the principal has primary responsibility for providing the leadership necessary for the development of the program, provision shall be made to conduct appraisals of teachers by principals or their designees. All administrators serve a vital role in establishing a vision for their schools, in the assessment of the teaching/learning process, in the procurement of supplies and materials, and in the supervision of all other services and activities which impact upon the teaching/learning process. Professional support staff members provide significant feedback, instructional support, and diagnostic information to assist the teaching/learning process. Therefore, the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Board of Education recognizes the need to provide periodic assessments of these important roles through the performance appraisal process. The Performance Appraisal System approved by the State Board of Education, TPAI 2000, will be used in the new Teacher Evaluation System for the upcoming year. A schedule similar to that on the following page will be observed. Each supervisor will establish procedures for performance appraisal of professional staff members which is consistent with their job descriptions and their summative instruments. Principals and supervisors will use the conditional status regulations as a process of formally recognizing an employee's performance as unsatisfactory, and for providing a process for improvement. ADOPTED: October 28, 1982 REVISED: September 22, 1986 REVISED: September 29, 1987
REVISED: June 20, 1988 REVISED: October 22, 1990 REVISED: August 23, 1993
REVISED: December 13, 1993 REVISED: July 26, 1999 REVISED: September 27, 1999
REVISED: June 26, 2000 REVISED: May 29, 2001
29 Teachers new to Pasquotank or who are in the first four years of their teaching careers will be observed a minimum of four times. Teachers who are tenured and are on a cycle of observations which requires they be observed three times in one school year, then move to two off years during which they will be observed once. Tenured teachers have the option of an alternative evaluation system. Contact the administrator in charge of your department for further information, forms, and assistance.
Observation and Conference Schedules
Non Tenured Teachers and Support Staff are required to have a minimum of four observations each year. The four required observations may be conducted in the following manner, at the discretion of the school administrator: One formal announce observation by a school administrator, One formal unannounced by a school administrator, One formal, announce or unannounced by school administrator, and One formal announced by a teacher/observer.
Or One formal announced observation by a school administrator, One formal unannounced by a school administrator, One informal observation by a school administrator, and One formal announce by a teacher/observer. Tenured Teachers and support staff are required to have a minimum of three observations for the on-year cycle. The three observations may be conducted in the following manner, at the discretion of the school administrator. The administrator should follow (A) below if there are performance concerns, or (B) if there are no performance concerns. One formal announce observation by a school administrator, One formal unannounced observation by a school administrator, and One formal announced or formal unannounced observation.
Or One formal announced observation by a school administrator, Two informal observations. The school administrator will choose the appropriate form. Tenured Teachers and support staff are required to have a minimum of one observation for the off-year cycle. Tenured teachers may be on the off-year cycle for two out of three years. The off-year observation may be conducted in the following manner, at the discretion of the school administrator One formal, announced or unannounced, by the school administrator.
Or Two informal observations, or the Teacher Quarterly Instructional Review Form. The school administrator will choose the appropriate form.
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Instructional Guide
The following information was originally intended as assistance for new teachers; however, the information included is valuable for all
educational professionals. Please consider this a reminder to veteran teachers and a guide to new teachers. Revised 7/7/06
Introduction
The purpose of this guide is to suggest strategies that new teachers could use to improve learning outcomes for their students. Certain assumptions made by the authors are apart of this guide and serve as the underlying philosophy behind many of the suggestions and assertions included. Those assumptions are:
North Carolina disciplines are designed to meet the learning of ALL students; therefore, teachers must use a range of activities suitable for students with varying backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. Classroom teachers are expected to individualize instruction in order to maximize the learning potential of all students. The primary focus is on student learning rather than on the teacher’s teaching.
The reason for teaching is to make a positive difference in the lives of young people, therefore improving society.
These assumptions do not demand miracles, but they do suggest intent. When the intent is to provide quality learning experiences, then it follows that instructional planning will be directed toward achieving those goals.
The First Step Generally, the new teacher begins his/her career as a classroom teacher confronted with many challenges IN ADDITION to the challenge of delivering instruction. The new teacher must very quickly learn... How to manage operational responsibilities (attendance, homeroom, lunch duty, etc.); How to order supplies, materials, and textbooks, and function as a member of a team or department; School routines (fire drills, media library policies, cafeteria policies, standardized testing procedures, etc.); How to mange student behavior and discipline; Who to call for; Certification requirements and courses for the new teacher; Course content and assessment details for the course being taught.
The Second Step The next step involves getting a calendar for the school year and blocking out holidays, testing days, etc. – those days you know you will not be having instruction. Teacher versions of the Student Handbook Planner are provided for your convenience.
The Third Step In this step you should transfer information from the meeting dates provided earlier in the Teacher Handbook along with deadlines for teaching objectives to develop a Long Term Plan for the semester.
Most teachers find that the Long Term Plan helps them plan for activities, guest speakers, field trips, etc. and helps keep them on track. Remember, students should have the opportunity to master all the objectives in the curriculum. You can’t teach it all if you don’t plan to teach it all.
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WORKING ON THE WORK DESIGN QUALITIES SUMMARY
Design Qualities of Context
CONTEXT AND SUBSTANCE
Is the content – the facts, opinions, cultural artifacts, books, and materials – rich and culturally relevant?
Is the content that students are expected to work with aligned with the content that is given emphasis in mandated testing programs and other measures of student learning?
Are the ideas, propositions, facts and insights that are presented consistent with those generally agreed upon by scholars in those disciplines?
Is the content appropriate to students’ maturity level, experience, and background, and is it packaged and presented in a way that is highly attractive to students?
ORGANIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE
Are the information and knowledge organized in a way that makes them accessible and inviting to students?
Is the knowledge presented in a way that encourages students to see the connections among disciplines?
Are students provided opportunities to develop the skills needed to access the knowledge and information they are expected to process and master?
CLEAR AND COMPELLING PRODUCTS STANDARDS
Are the standards by which the products or the performance are to be assessed clearly articulated?
Are students provided with concrete examples, prototypes, or rubrics that illustrate what the finished product or performance should look like?
Are students able to assess their process throughout the project? PROTECTION FROM ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES FOR INITIAL FAILURES
Are students provided feedback throughout the project other than at grade time?
Are persons other than the teacher invited to give feedback on the students’ work without their feedback affecting the students’ grade?
When a student fails to meet the standards, is the student offered additional opportunities to complete the goal without the first effort affecting his or her grade?
Design Qualities of Choice
PRODUCT FOCUS
Is the work assigned clearly linked to some product(s), performance, or exhibition?
Are students aware of the product toward which the work or activity or directed, i.e., do students understand the connection between what they are doing and what they are expected to produce?
Do students care about or see meaning in the product they are being asked to produce? Page taken from: SCHLECHTY CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP IN SCHOOL REFORM, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, STANDARD 3-18
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Are the products made sufficiently public, i.e., observable by persons other than the teacher?
Do persons other than the teacher inspect and affirm the worth of the products/ AFFILICATION
Are the tasks designed in ways that encourage cooperative action among students and adults?
Are the products difficult enough that they require cooperative action to complete?
When individual work is required, is the result of the work linked to products that require cooperative action for completion?
NOVELTY AND VARIETY
Are the tasks students are expected to perform varied in kind, complexity, and length of time anticipated for completion?
Are the tasks that students are expected to produce designed so that students are called on to use new skills as well as new and different media, approaches, styles of presentation, and modes of analysis?
Is the information students are to process, consider, think about, and command presented in a variety of formats and means?
CHOICE
Are students provided with a wide choice in the means they will employ to produce the product and the performance as well as choice of the time, sequence, and order of the completion of tasks?
Are students provided optimum choices with regard to the product to be produced or the nature of the performance to be presented?
AUTHENTICITY
Are the products to which the tasks are related by students to be “real”? For example, do students perceive that the quality of their product will have consequences for them, and do these consequences have meaning and significance to them?
Are conditions under which the work is done similar to the “real” world?
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Basic Information
Homework
The Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Board of Education believes that homework can help students be successful in their course work. By stretching learning time beyond the classroom, students gain confidence in their knowledge of the subject and their ability to do the work assigned. Homework can also assist in developing better ties between the home and school. Used properly, homework is an effective learning tool. Different types of homework: Practice homework helps students learn by doing exercises that apply to specific skills. Examples – sheets of questions or problems, exercises at the end of a chapter in a text, etc. Preparation homework helps students prepare for a lesson, unit, or test. Examples – assignments dealing with upcoming information, chapters, discussions, etc.
Extension homework asks students to look beyond classroom information and complete assignments that improve the learning of specific skills. Examples – application of subject information in non-traditional activities such as spreadsheets, art-related objects, etc. Creative homework gives students the freedom to show what has been learned through innovative activities. These usually require students to think critically and creatively, and engage in problem solving activities. Examples – displaying information learned through the creation of an invention or work of art, the development of a story using a “what if” or first person approach, etc.
Used appropriately, homework...
is an important part of the overall instructional program; fits the learning styles of each student; allows teachers to cover more material; increases learning; promotes positive parent-student relationships; promotes positive student self-worth; is never punitive; teaches students “how to learn.”
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Student Information
Procedures
Student Pass: Students should always have a pass when they are in the hall during class periods. Preferably they will use the Passports provided at the back of the Student Handbook Planner. Students should be sent back to the classroom for a pass from the teacher.
Office Visits: Students should have a pass when reporting to the office.
Office Referrals: It is not always possible to complete a referral form especially if an incident occurs that requires the immediate removal of a student from the classroom. Please notify the office that a student is being sent and complete the discipline report as soon as possible. (Students will always give their side of the incident – you should provide yours as quickly as possible.)
Sick Students: Student should be sent to the Student Services with a pass. Parents will be called. Students who drove will sign out and be dismissed and noted on the early release list. Students who do not drive will be sent back to class until someone arrives to take them home. Students will be issued a pass from student services, which they will use for the admittance to classes missed upon return.
Emergencies: Use professional judgment in cases when you have to react to an emergency situation. Most of the time everyone recognizes when there is a sense of emergency and understands that it is not always in the best interest of those involved to follow procedures.
Please work together to reinforce these procedures. An adult who sees any student in the hall without a pass should send that student back to class for a pass. The more consistent we are in following and reinforcing our own rules and procedures, the more likely we are to create a school climate where students see that rules really do apply to everyone.
Attendance Information
The forms on the following pages are included to help in the process of student attendance. The following procedures are the guidelines for student attendance and notifications of excessive absences.
Absent Passes – Three types The Admit to Class pass is issued by the homeroom teacher. Please consult the PCHS Student
handbook Planner for appropriate code. Code 1 is an excused absence; Code 2 is an unexcused absence or unexcused for 24 hours until student provides appropriate documentation for absence). Remember medical appointments must have verification from doctor or medical institution.
The Early Release pass is issued by a staff member from the student service office. Students are to take
their notes for early release to the office prior to first block. They may return to the front office between classes to pick up their pass. The secretary will verify the need for early dismissal. As a classroom teacher you will enter the Class Dismissal Time and sign approved by the teacher. If a student has missed your class due to early release they should use this pass to return to class. The Pre-arranged absence pass is to be used when a student knows in advance of an upcoming
absence. Pre-arranged absences are approved and signed by one of the administrators. Each classroom teacher should sign the form prior to the absence. It is recommended that a student seek approval two weeks prior to absence.
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Notification of Excessive Absences – Letters to parents should be sent when a student reaches 3, 5, and 7 absences. Students should also be informed of their absences regularly. A sample letter for absences is located on the following page. Please notify parents/guardians. The more communication you have with a parent, the better for our students. Do not wait until a student has reached ten absences before contacting parents.
Suspensions – Students who are suspended from school must go to Student Services / and or the Main
Office to receive a reinstatement Suspension pass before returning to classes. A sample of this pass is located in the pages following.
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PCHS Student Reinstatement Suspension Pass
Please permit _____________________________ back into class from ____day(s) suspended.
Authorized by ______________________________
1st block _____________________ 3
rd block _____________________
2nd
block _____________________ 4th block _____________________
The fourth block teacher is responsible for returning this pass to the student’s 2
nd block teacher.
PASQUOTANK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL PRE-ARRANGED ABSENCE PASS
Students this pass must be presented to all teachers of the classes you missed. If medical, documentation from medical office confirming appointment must accompany pass or this pass must be signed by physician/medical professional. Code 2 will be given without documentation.
________________________________ will be absent on the following dates: Student’s Name __________________________________ for the purpose of _______________________ Dates ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Principal’s Signature: ___________________ Code 1 ____ Code 2 _____ 1
st _____________________
Teacher’s signature 2
nd ____________________
Teacher’s signature 3
rd ____________________
Teacher’s signature 4
th ____________________
Teacher’s signature NO PASS WILL BE ISSUED WHEN THE STUDENT RETURNS. TEACHERS NEED TO RECORD THE DATE (S) OF THIS PRE-ARRANGED ABSENCE. Fourth block teachers are responsible for returning this pass to the student’s 2nd block teacher.
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Early Release Pass Early Release Pass
Date _________ Date ___________
Medical Medical
Excused Excused
Unexcused Unexcused
No Documentation – 36 Hours to provide No Documentation – 36 hours to provide
Student’s Name _______________________ Student’s Name ______________________
Authorized by ________________________ Authorized by ________________________
Class Dismissal Time __________________ Class Dismissal Time __________________
Check Out Time ______________________ Check Out Time ______________________
Return Time _____________________ Return Time _____________________
Early Release Pass Early Release Pass
Date _________ Date ___________
Medical Medical
Excused Excused
Unexcused Unexcused
No Documentation – 36 Hours to provide No Documentation – 36 hours to provide
Student’s Name _______________________ Student’s Name ______________________
Authorized by ________________________ Authorized by ________________________
Class Dismissal Time __________________ Class Dismissal Time __________________
Check Out Time ______________________ Check Out Time ______________________
Return Time _____________________ Return Time _____________________
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Sample Letter Use School Letterhead
Dear Parent or Guardian of _____________________________________:
The purpose of this letter is to make you aware of your student’s absences, prevent the loss of course credit for the student, and inform you of the procedure to follow in the event that the student exceeds the
allowed number of absences. Your student’s attendance to school is very important. The Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Board of Education’s Policy states that a student may not miss more than 10 days of school in each subject. Please note that five (5) unexcused tardies and/or early releases from a class count as one unexcused absence. Records indicate that ___________________ has missed __________ days of school in _____________. At the end of the semester, students must appeal absences which exceed the 10-day rule in order to receive credit in the course. The appeal is sent to an appeals committee with documentation for all absences. The committee then decides if the absences will be waived. Absences, which are considered legitimate according to the State Board of Education, are: illness, quarantine, death in the immediate family, medical or dental appointments, court or administrative proceedings, religious observances, and educational opportunities. Each student who has excused absences may make up his
or her work with each teacher. Students with unexcused absences may follow the same procedure, but their chances of having absences waived diminish without proper documentation. Also, five unexcused tardies and/or early release days will count as one unexcused absence. Appeals forms may be obtained in the Student Services office and should be given to the teacher for the class in which students have excessive absences. If you have any questions, you may make cont through one of the Student Service personnel. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely,
Teacher Signature □ 1st period Teacher □ 2nd period Teacher □ 3rd period Teacher □ 4th period Teacher
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FILE: JE
ATTENDANCE
The Elizabeth City – Pasquotank Board Education believes that attendance in school and participation in class are essential to academic achievement and the teaching-learning process. Regular attendance helps develop patterns of behavior and a sense of personal responsibility essential to professional and personal success in life. Regular attendance by every student is mandatory: the State of North Carolina requires that every child in the State between the ages of seven (or younger if enrolled) and sixteen
years attend school. Parents or legal guardians have the responsibility of ensuring students attend and remain at school daily. A. ATTENDANCE RECORDS
School officials will keep an accurate record of attendance, including accurate attendance records in each class. Attendance records will be used to enforce the Compulsory Attendance Law of North Carolina (N.C.G.S. 115C 378).
B. EXCUSED ABSENCES
When a student must miss school, a written excuse signed by a parent or guardian must be presented to the teacher on the return after an absence. An absence may be excused for the following reasons:
1. personal illness or injury which makes the student physically unable to attend school. 2. isolation order by the State Board of Health. 3. death in the immediate family. 4. medical or dental appointment. 5. participation under subpoena as a witness in a court proceeding. 6. observance of an event required or suggested by the religion of the student or the student’s
parent(s) with prior approval by the principal; or 7. participation in a valid educational opportunity, such as travel, with prior approval by the principal.
Extended illnesses generally require a statement form a physician. Excessive absences for any of the above reasons are subject to review. In the case of excused absences and out of school suspensions, the student will be permitted to make up his or her work. The teacher will determine when work is to be made up. The student is responsible for finding out what assignments are due and completing them within the specified time period. C. SCHOOL-RELATED ACTIVITIES
All classroom activities are important and difficult, if not impossible, to replace if missed. It is the intention of the board of education that classes missed be kept to an absolute minimum through close scrutiny and a monitoring system on the part of the principal. The following school-related activities will not be counted as absences from either class or school:
field trips sponsored by the school
school-initiated and scheduled activities
athletic events requiring early dismissal from school.
In-school suspension, or
Independent study projects approved in advance by the principal
Participation in a valid educational opportunity with prior approval by the principal.
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Assignments missed for these reasons will be completed by students. The teacher will determine when work is to be made up. The student is responsible for finding out what assignments are due and completing them within the specified time period. D. EXCESSIVE ABSENCES (K-12)
Class attendance, punctuality, and participation are critical elements of the educational process and may be taken into account in determining whether students should receive credit for courses or grade levels. Students are expected to arrive on time and remain in school the full day. Tardies and early dismissals cause students to miss important information and are strongly discouraged. Five unexcused tardies or five unexcused early dismissals, or any combination of five unexcused tardies or unexcused early dismissals will be considered equal to one unexcused absence for the purpose of this policy.
Any student who accumulates more that twenty absences in a school year will be subject to retention in that grade unless proper written excuses are on file, and all make-up work is completed. The assignments and time must be made up to the teacher and principal’s satisfaction in order to be considered for credit. The principal and the child’s teacher will notify parents and take all the necessary steps required by the Compulsory Attendance Law (G.S. 115-378) for excessive absences. After three (3) accumulated absences, the school shall send written notification to the child’s parent or guardian informing them of the attendance policy and the Compulsory Attendance Law. The child’s teacher shall also contact the parent or guardian notifying them of the opportunity to attend extended learning sessions to make up the missed time. After ten (10) accumulated unlawful absences the school shall send written notification to the child’s parent or guardian informing them of the attendance policy and the Compulsory Attendance Law. The child’s teacher shall also contact the parent or guardian notifying them of the opportunity to attend extended learning sessions to make up the missed time. The teacher should also notify the Attendance Counselor and/or the School Social worker assigned to the school. The Principal (or the principal’s designee) and the Attendance Counselor or School Social Worker shall conduct a conference with the child’s parent or guardian to determine the reasons for the excessive absences and whether the parent or guardian has made a good faith effort to comply with the compulsory attendance law. If the Principal (or the principal’s designee) and the Attendance Counselor or School Social Worker determine that the parent has not made a good faith effort to comply with the law, the matter may be referred to the District Attorney’s office or the Juvenile Court Counselor for enforcement of the Compulsory Attendance Law. E. EXCESSIVE ABSENCES (9-12)
If a student is absent from school for five or more days in a semester, the principal or a committee designated by the principal will consider whether further interventions are warranted to prevent student failure. Such interventions may include counseling, social work services, dropout prevention services, referral to social services or juvenile justice, course or instructional modifications, or an extended learning program to be used for students needing to make up time. The extended learning program may include opportunities before school, after school, on weekends, or teacher workdays.
If a student is absent for ten or more days in a semester, the student will receive a grade for the semester for that course or grade of either FA, failure due to absences, if the student is passing at the time of the tenth absence, or F if the student failing. This grade due to excessive absences may be appealed in writing by the student, parent or teacher to the principal or a committee established by the
41 principal. The written appeal must explain why the reasons for the absences should justify partial or full credit, or opportunity to make up the work. If the reason for the absence is medical, then documentation of medical treatment must be submitted. Written appeals that do not meet the aforementioned criteria do not have to be considered for further review by the principal or committee. In considering a written appeal, the principal or committee will review other measures of academic achievement, the circumstances of the absences, including family crises, the number of absences, and the extent to which the student completed missed work. A committee may recommend to the principal and the principal may make any of the following determinations:
the student will not receive a passing grade for the semester.
the student’s grade will be reduced.
the student will receive the grade otherwise earned, or
the student will be given additional time to complete the missed work before making a determination of the appropriate grade.
In the case of a recommendation of additional time, the principal or his /or her designee is responsible for ensuring that the standards for receiving credit are comparable to those required for other students in the course or grade. Adopted: September 2, 1980 Revised: August 27, 1984 Revised: May 26, 1998 Revised: March 21, 2005
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Pasquotank County High School Guidelines for In-House Attendance
NC Wise attendance will now be taken during 2nd block. This should give us a more accurate account of a student’s attendance record.
The NC Wise manager will send notification of 10 and 20 day absences to the appropriate administrator. These are unexcused absences.
If a student is absent, he or/ she must provide proper documentation (a note for home, a medical note, or court note, etc) within 36 hours. The student is coded unexcused until the note comes in. After 36 hours, the absence remains unexcused. This is a gray area that you may wish to discuss with an administrator based on the individual circumstance.
If a student brings a note please update it in NC Wise. Please encourage students to bring notes after an absence.
Excused absences include the following: illness, quarantine, death in the immediate family, medical or dental appointments, court and/or administrative appointments, religious observances, and educational opportunities. All other absences are UNEXCUSED. Examples include personal business, etc.
Field trips and participation in athletic events are not counted as absences.
Staple the documentation to the pass that is given to the student for his /or her other teachers to sign.
Student’s absentee notes should be shown to 1st block teacher who will record excused / or unexcused, then the student gives the note to the 2nd block teacher to write official not. The 4th block teacher will collect the note and return it to the 2nd block teacher.
The 2nd block teacher keeps these notes until the following school year in case there is an appeal by the student for missing too many days.
The student will receive the appeals sheet from Student Services. Be sure to give a separate form for each class that is being appealed.
All completed appeal forms are returned to the 2nd block teacher who clips them together with the notes and turns them into Student Services.
An Appeals Committee will review the appeals. Referrals to the district attendance counselor are for unexcused absences only that are for the
entire school day. The procedure is as follows:
Teachers mail (3) day letters to the parent /or guardian. Parent conference (phone or personal contact, date and time should be included in the 3 day letter.
The subject teacher should make contact with parents /or guardians/contact student’s counselor/then student’s administrator on the (5) absent.
Home visit by attendance counselor or social worker if school is unable to reach parent /or guardian by telephone and there is no response to 5-day attendance notification. (Email the information to counselor and/or NC Wise manager. They will forward information to the district’s attendance counselor).
Appeals Information A course grade is composed of two elements, attendance and academic achievement. For this reason, no student may receive a grade indicating course completion without meeting the requirements of academic achievement and attendance. An Appeals Committee will be appointed each year to administer the attendance policy. It is the responsibility of the student to monitor the number of absences in each class and submit an appeals form for each class in which he/she has exceeded 10 absences. Forms may be obtained from the Guidance Department. Appeals may be granted for
excused absences if all work is made up. Appeals will be denied if absences are unexcused or work is not made up.
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Students may appeal absences to a classroom teacher by doing the following:
Completing and submitting the appeals form at the appropriate time. If a student disagrees with an FF, it can be appealed in person (student and parent) by appearing before a committee on the last day of exams at an assigned time. Individual Class Attendance (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Block)
It is very important to take and accurate roll at the beginning of each class daily. Please do not allow students to mark your attendance. The attendance document is a legal document and as such should be marked only by the teacher. Students may remind you each day to take roll if you tend to forget.
Tardies that are over 30 minutes constitute an absence instead of a tardy. A student must have a note upon reporting to class after being absent. Do not allow a student in
your class without a note. If they come to school with no note, the 2nd block teacher should have given them a pass that state, “unexcused, no note”. If they have been on a field trip, you should receive a list from the sponsoring teacher. The athletic director provides dates of athletic events and team rosters. Refer offending students to the proper administrator for possible skipping.
If you need to hold a student at the end of your class, please call the teacher expecting the student and ask permission. Do not hold any student and then send them back to class with a note saying that he/she is excused because you held them for whatever reason.
There will be a list of all staff signatures on file in the bookkeeper’s office if you need to compare the handwriting to see if a note is authentic.
Before you copy any passes for your students, you may want to print your name under the signature line if your signature is not easily recognizable.
After a student has an unexcused absence in your class, check to see if this was an all day absence or only for your class. (If it is only for your class, the student may have been skipping and should be given an office referral).
If it is an all day absence, the computer will recognize and letter(s) should be sent at 10 and 20 days.
If a student is out (3) consecutive days or reaches (3) unexcused absences, document parent contacts or attempted contacts in a log for attendance. A sample contact log is located in this handbook. Share with the parent /or guardian the 10-day rule and the appeals process. Students who have unexcused absences are under risk of not receiving credit for the class regardless of the grade they receive. If parents are forgetting to write notes, stress the importance of documentation.
Excessive excused absences should be documented and mentioned in parent contacts. Remind parents /or guardians and students of the 10-day limit and the appeals process regardless of the excused nature of the absences. Involve an administrator if this is a chronic problem.
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DPI NC WIDE 2011 – 12 Maintenance Periods
Maintenance Weekends 2011 Maintenance Weekends 2012
ITS Maintenance Periods
ITS maintenance periods are scheduled as follows: Thursdays – 4am to 7 am Sundays – 4 am to 12 noon NC WISE schedules one (1) maintenance period a month and utilizes the remaining ITS periods as emergency periods. There will be no maintenance scheduled for August 2011. This is a high activity period for school business and CCB has requested to forego this maintenance.
POST NEAR YOUR DESK
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Tips for Parent/Teacher Conferences
Conferencing with Parents Always:
Start the conference on a positive note about the student, Be on time for scheduled conferences, Honor commitments for telephone conferences when you’ve made them, Review the student’s records prior to the conference (print a copy of student’s grades/absences) Note any special information that should be presented at the conference Include samples of the student’s work or tests that are relevant to the discussion If there are specific concerns that involve other staff member, be sure to discuss them with those involve prior to the conference – or better yet, have them present Decide what the challenges are Appraise the parent of the seriousness of the situation and be realistic Select a conference area that will be private Be sure that you are discussing the right child with the parents Use a positive approach to the conference to help parents relax Be compassionate – parents often see their children as a reflection of themselves (even the really enlightened parents!) Allow ample time for questions Control your emotions, don’t panic if parents become upset Never: Argue with parents Cancel a conference Use educational jargon unless you can thoroughly explain it Blame the parents for the student’s problems Make decisions that are the responsibility of school administration Surprise the parents Remember:
Your evaluation and impressions of their children affect the feelings of self-worth of the parents themselves Time your conference to accommodate parents’ work schedules Interpreting test scores can be a delicate situation Explain to parents how policies help you determine grades
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Discipline
Philosophy
One of the goals of Pasquotank County High School is to foster in each student behavior characterized by respect, courtesy, honesty and fairness. To this end, the entire school staff has the responsibility for building and maintaining a school climate conducive to learning and to student self-discipline. Just as work in the real world has changed dramatically in the last ten years, so too has that which children are expected to do in school. In today’s classroom, students are much more actively engaged in learning activities, are expected to be able to work together in teams, are expected to have the self discipline to see long-term projects through to completion and must be able to respect a variety of opinions and points of view as discussions occur within the classroom setting. This classroom environment requires students to be much more able to assume responsibility for their own behavior than in the past. It also requires teachers to engage in the task of teaching student what appropriate behaviors are and how to achieve them.
Disciplinary Procedures
Proactive measures (Preventative): Establishing reasonable, enforceable classroom rules Enforcing classroom rules in a fair, consistent, and reasonable manner Providing and maintaining the optimal physical environment for teaching/learning process Optimal seating arrangements Cleanliness/orderliness of classrooms Well-designed/maintained bulletin boards, wall hangings, student displays Developing student commitment to the class Acceptance of student input Democratic classroom procedures Teacher commitment to help each student to achieve Providing and maintaining a favorable psychological environment for the teaching/learning process Utilizing positive reinforcement Carefully planned and implemented lessons with: + appropriate levels of challenge for each student + attention to individual learner styles + provision for a variety of instructional activities + maximum attention to time-on-task + appropriate lesson pacing + attention to student interests + appropriate use of school and community resources
Reactive measures (Remedial) are typically the following: Assessing the cause(s) of inappropriate student behavior (such as): + Lack of interest in school work + Lack of satisfaction with school room surroundings + Lack of a feeling of security + Absence of a feeling of success + Desire for attention + Too little to do + Lack of routine/too much routine
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Medical, physical, and/or emotional problems: Assigning disciplinary detention Conferencing with the assistant principal Referring the student to the assistant principal
Conferencing with the student (in private)
Reviewing student’s cumulative scholastic record
Consulting the student’s counselor and/or referring the student to his/her counselor
Contacting the student’s parent/guardian to enlist their assistance
Progress reports
Written notes
Telephone calls
Conferencing with parent and student
Disciplinary Referral Procedures
Teachers are expected to make every reasonable effort to correct undesirable discipline situations. In those cases where a teacher feels he/she has not made satisfactory progress in gaining the co-operation of the student through proactive or reactive measures, the student should be referred to the Student Assistance Team and the appropriate assistant principal.
No one can deal effectively with a problem unless he/she has the full background and time immediately available. The assistant principals can give the most help if they are fully informed by the teacher and can, at their own convenience, call upon the student involved. Therefore, teachers should inform the assistant principal of any anticipated difficulties and not wait until a crisis develops.
When completing the discipline report please describe the student’s behavior or write what was said in precise terms and exact words. Should you need more room to describe the incident, attach a piece of paper to the referral. Please turn in all copies of the form; you will receive a copy with consequences noted. Check as many boxes as are applicable under “strategies used by teacher.” This aids administrators when assessing each situation and student.
Remember to describe behaviors not personal feelings or comments about the student’s behavior. These forms are seen by parents, school personnel, and occasionally long term hearing committees. Final Thoughts About Discipline
The greatest teacher in the world cannot teach unless good classroom discipline is maintained. The thoughts below may help when students are on that last nerve. Adapted from “Discipline: The Greatest Killer of Teachers” by William J. Rush Learn all you can about previous school experience of your students. Be prepared for class. A few seconds of idle time can develop into 10 minutes of problems. Make your assignments reasonable and clear. Dress in a businesslike manner and be friendly. Understand that the unexpected will happen – your response will guide student response. Keep rules to a minimum – the more you have, the more you have to enforce. Be consistent Don’t punish the entire class for the actions of a few. Never humiliate a student in front of others. Never say anything to a student in front of a class that you would not say in the presence of his or her parents. Students have plenty of buddies. You aren’t one. Don’t be afraid to apologize.
48 Use the telephone/email. Let the parents work with you. Never argue with a student in front of the class. Even if you win the argument, you’ve lost the kid. Believe it or not – you don’t need to see and hear everything. Be enthusiastic – it’s contagious. Don’t be a screamer. Don’t make study/class work/writing a punishment. Know something about your students. Showing an interest in their outside activities may be what opens the door to their learning. Keep administrators informed when dealing with potential behavior challenges.
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Student Assistance Team Referral Form
Pasquotank County High School
Student being referred: ________________________________________ Date: ____________ Referred by: ___________________________________________ Position: _______________ Do you have a telephone number or address for this student that is different from the one on his/her card? Yes No Home Phone: _____________________________________ Work Phone: ________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ Reason for referral: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Parent Contacts: Date of Contact Type of Contact Comments on Contact
Relevant Information: Please provide any information you may have about this student’s family situation, home environment, or other extenuating circumstances which would provide insight into his/her problems and behaviors. To the best of your knowledge, has this student ever been tested for a learning disability, been identified as ADHD or ADD, been on any kind of medication such as Ritalin or anti-depressants? Yes No If yes, please include any information you have. ______________________________________ Please complete both sides of the referral forma to give the most information possible and return to the SAT Coordinator. To the best of your knowledge, is this student currently receiving any of the following services? _____ Community Mental Health _____ School Psychologist _____ Social Services _____ Health Department _____ Special Education _____ Juvenile Justice _____ School Social worker _____ Other __________________
50 Please mark any intervention strategies which you have already tried. Under beginning and ending give the approximate month and year in which you used the strategy. Please remember to mark the results of our efforts in the spaces provided.
Intervention Strategies Area(s) of Concern
Interventions Dates Results – Check
Beginning Ending Month/Day/Year
No Change Erratic Improvement Success
Praise/Attention
Modified Instruction
Modified Environment Counseling
- Support group
Behavioral Contract
-Point System
-Charting
Parent Follow-up
Time out
Detention
Specialized Instructional Equip.
Peer Tutor
Mentor/Volunteer
Public/Private Agency Community Resources
Schedule Change
Curriculum Change
Teacher Change
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Field Trip Information
In order to secure maximum educational benefit from a field trip experience, pupils will be oriented for the trip in advance. Upon completion of the trip there will be adequate follow-up and tie-in of the experience with classroom activities and discussion.
Procedure
Two copies of the Field Trip Request Form (SB. Policy IICA-E) will be filled out by the teacher planning the trip and submitted to the respective principal. The form must include the driver, verification that a bus has been reserved through the bus garage (335-5684), and the organization paying for the trip. A list of bus drivers is provided in the following pages for your benefit. Please note that this list changes periodically.
Teacher need to have a signed Parent Permission Slip (S.B. Policy IICA-E2) on file before a student is allowed to participate. This includes walking field trips. Students who do not have the form are to be assigned to another classroom with work provided. It is the teacher’s responsibility to inform parents of the purpose, destination, transportation, dates, time of departure and return, cost, and eating arrangements. The teacher should ensure there is adequate adult supervision for the trip. No field trips should be planned during the last four weeks of school.
Overnight field trips must be submitted one month in advance to all approval from the Superintendent.
While on a field trip, teachers should carry with them a list of phone numbers of students participating. On the day of departure an updated list must be in the school prior to leaving campus. This list will include students who are participating in the trip with phone numbers where parents/guardians may be located. The time of estimated return should be written on the list. The secretary will make a copy of the list and will post it in the mailroom for teacher to check. It is also a very good idea to email the list to all staff members. All drivers for field trips will be reimbursed through the bookkeeper. In case of an emergency, the school should be contacted immediately.
When using activity buses you may request a cellular phone from the bus garage. You will also be provided a list of phone numbers that you might need for an emergency.
Approved Charter Bus Companies Please see the list provided and/or see the administrator in charge of transportation for approved Charter Bus Companies that have been approved by ECPPS to transport children. Should you have questions, please call the bus garage at 335-5684.
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FILE: IICA-E
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools Elizabeth City, NC 27909
FIELD TRIP REQUEST This form must be used for all field trip requests. All information requested must be complete prior to the submission of the request to the principal. The principal must approve all field trips. Overnight and/or out-of-state trips must be approved by the Superintendent and must be submitted one month in advance of the proposed field trip. Please complete this form and submit to the principal. All field trip request forms must be forwarded to the Office of the Superintendent. School ____Pasquotank County High School_____Date Submitted ___________________
Type of Transportation: Activity Buses (Specify # needed _______) Charter Buses*** Walking Trip Other (specify _______________________) ***Is the transportation source adequately covered by insurance, and is the insurance certificate on file with the Finance Office? Yes No
Grade(s) ___________________ Teacher(s) ________________________________________ Destination ____________________________________ City/State ______________________ Date of Departure ______________________________ Time of Departure ________________ Date of Return _________________________________ Estimated Time of Return _________ Number of Students Eligible __________________ Number of Students Attending __________ Total Number of Chaperones* ____________ (Teachers ___________ Parents ___________ ) Cost to Students ___________________ Number of Student Waivers ____________________ Number of missed instructional days _______________________ Please briefly respond to the questions below:
How does this field trip correlate to the Standard Course of Study at this grade level or for this class? What will Students be expected to learn from this field trip? What comparable instructional activities will be provided for those students who cannot go on the field trip?
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How will the students’ assessment be evaluated related to the instructional f ield trip? For the students who cannot go the field trip, how will their assessment be related to the instructional objectives for the trip? ______________________________________ _____________________________ Principal Date Approved ______________________________________ _____________________________ Superintendent Date Approved NOTE: This form must be submitted to the Office of the Superintendent at least 30 days in advance of all field trips outside North Carolina and for all overnight field trips. Other field trip requests should b e submitted to the principal in time to arrange transportation if needed.
TO BE COMPLETED BY TRANSPORTION DEPARTMENT
Vehicle(s) Available ______ Yes ______ No Vehicle(s) Assigned _______________________ Driver(s) _____________________________ Transportation Director’s Signature _______________________________________________________
Implemented: May 29, 2001 (effective July 1, 2001) Revised: June 23, 2003
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Current Approved Charter Bus Companies Approve July 1, 2009
AT&T Charter Service Inc.
Contact Name: Denny House
Phone: 919-853-3000
City: Loiusburg
State: NC
Bear Grass Tours Inc.
Contact Name: Lisa Drak
Phone: 2527927122
Email: [email protected]
City: Williamston
State: NC
Goldsboro Bus Company Inc.
Contact Name: George Scott
Phone: 919-735-6211
Email: [email protected]
City: Goldsboro
State: NC
Harold Alexander Royster
Contact Name: Harold Royster
Phone: 252-492-4054
Email: [email protected]
City: Henderson
State: NC
James River Bus Lines
Contact Name: Stephen W. Story
Phone: 804-342-7300
Email: [email protected]
City: Richmond
State: VA
K.E.D.T Inc.
Contact Name: Molly Yates
Phone: 252-445-4528
Email: [email protected]
City: Enfield
State: NC
Mary's Tours Inc.
Contact Name: James Williams
Phone: 252-227-9593
Email: [email protected]
City: Greenville
State: NC
Southeastern Tours Inc.
Contact Name: Jeffrey Rodgers
Phone: 252-830-1090
Email: [email protected]
City: Greenville
State: NC
Style Master Charter Service
Contact Name: Robert Joyner
Phone: 252-230-4431
Email: [email protected]
City: Wilson
State: NC
Tri-City Tours Inc.
Contact Name: Matron Scott
Phone: 757-543-6176
Email: [email protected]
City: Chesapeak
State: VA
Venture Tours Inc.
Contact Name: Jessica Knapp
Phone: 757-494-1480
Email: [email protected]
City: Virginia Beach
State: VA Aso try Tour Organizer – Steve Jones at 919-344-8222. Steve uses many of the companies above and can often book trip packages including lodging and meals, at less cost than you may find yourself. Principals / Lead Teachers - Please remember to submit Field Trip requests regardless of the mode of transport. Also Charter Buses must be inspected by ECPPS personnel on the day of the trip prior to departure. Call the Bus Garage (225-5684) to set this up. We are currently looking for additional Charter Bus Companies. We will update this list during the school year. Thank you, Director of Transportation
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File: IICA-E2
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools
FIELD TRIP PERMISSION FORM
School ______________________Teacher(s) ___________________ Date ____________ I give my permission for _______________________________ to take a field trip with his/her class to _______________________________________ on ___________________________. The class will leave at _______________ and return at approximately ____________. Method of travel shall be by ______________________________. Cost of the trip will be __________. It is my understanding that the trip is approved by the principal and is planned so that maximum safety and educational value will be attained. I understand that the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools’ Student Code of Conduct will apply to all activities during the trip. In the event of any injury or illness to my child, I hereby authorize the adult chaperones and teachers of the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools of Elizabeth City, North Carolina to secure whatever treatment is deemed necessary for my child’s best interest, including the administration of an anesthetic and surgery if such is appropriate. I understand that every effort will be made to contact me before any major treatment is provided to my child and that this consent is to prevent a dangerous delay in case an emergency does occur and I cannot be reached.
List of medication student is presently taking: ____________________________________ List allergies: _____________________________________________________________ Contact Numbers in Case of an Emergency:
Name Relationship to Student Telephone Number
Insurance Provider and Policy Number: ____________________________________________
Please list other pertinent information:
Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian: ________________________ Date ________________ (This form must be signed and returned by ______________________________.)
Implemented: May 29, 2001 (effective July 1, 2001)
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2011 -2012 ACTIVITY BUS DRIVERS
Gwendolyn Bogues
Raymond Brumsey
Cleon Cunningham
Paulette Ervin
Terrance Harris
Barrera McPherson
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File: IGDF
Student Fund-Raising Activities
All fund-raising conducted by schools and/or school affiliated organizations shall be approved by the Superintendent and the Board of Education. Such fund-raising will be consistent with federal and state laws and with guidelines of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The Superintendent shall establish rules and regulations needed to implement this policy. ADOPTED: April 22, 1982
REGULATIONS: IGDF-R EXHIBITS: IGDF-E
File: IGDF-R
Procedures for Student Fund Raising Activities
The Board prefers that the school district support student activities, but it may be necessary for students to raise funds to support some of them. This should be restricted, but if considered necessary, the funds-raising must be approved by the principal and carefully supervised.
Fund-raising project involving the sale of products must be submitted by the principal and approved by the superintendent before the activity is initiated. The solicitation of funds is expressly prohibited without consent of the superintendent.
The sale of supplies in the classroom as a fund-raising project for student activities is prohibited. This does not preclude the operation of a school store under the control and supervision of the principal.
Each school principal will be directly responsible for all types of pay entertainment or fund-raising activities carried on in his school or sponsored in any manner by the school. Parent-teacher committees or faculty-student committees will work in full cooperation with, and under the supervision of the principal in planning any special programs or in conducting any activity which involves the raising of money.
Principal will use the attached form to submit annual fund-raising plans (including calendar of activities, needs or proposed purchases for which funds will be expended, and tentative amount of money to be raised) to Superintendent by the last day in June of each year.
The superintendent will maintain a file of fund-raising activities, inclusive dates, estimated incomes and goals. The following are specific elements which will be observed in all fund-raising activities:
1. Professional fund-raising personnel will not be brought into schools for the purpose of promoting student participation through motivating of student interests. 2. A reasonable limit not to exceed $40 in value will be placed on the prizes to be awarded to secondary students for total sales. No prizes or awards shall be provided to elementary students. 3. There will be no door to door sales or solicitation by any students in grades K-6. 4. Fund-raising projects sponsored by the PTA and other parent organizations will not require approval. 5. Sales and distribution of products at all grade levels will be coordinated so that no disruptions will occur during testing or exam schedules. 6. Parent organizations will be expected to confer to these guidelines. 7. All products or services, which are provided in fund-raising activities, will be of such quality as to reflect positively on the school system. 8. The Superintendent of schools will present a copy of these regulations to all parent groups and schools. 9. Fund-raising as defined in this policy shall not include inter school athletic competition events. ADOPTED: April 22, 1982
REVISED: January 28, 1987
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Fundraising Checklist
Date to be Done
Task Date Started Date Completed Comments
Organized a committee
Develop a Plan of Work
Brainstorm/consider projects
List possible dates
Make final project selections
Get project approvals
Check on availability of facilities and personnel
Finalized date(s)
Reserve facilities/arrange for project or program
Set plan of action
Recruit and assign personnel
List supply needs
Place orders for materials
Evaluate progress-reorganize as necessary
Make charts/signs
Hold training session
Perform final check of materials, personnel, etc.
Have a successful fundraising activity
Clean up and return equipment/materials
Follow up with written report, thank you notes
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File: IGDF-E2
Fund-Raising Activities
Please Note: This form must be typed. If you would like a copy emailed to you, contact PatriciaTownsend
SCHOOL: ________________________________________ SCHOOL YEAR: ____________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Duration of Project Estimated Proposed Disposition Type of Activity Beginning Ending Income of Funds Raised ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
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Depositing Money
Deposit tickets are to be used to turn in all money. These tickets are located in the mailroom. Do not hold money in your room. Deposits should be made daily. The bookkeeper will handle deposits and will assign receipt books at the beginning of the school year. The bookkeeper audits each receipt book throughout the year.
Activity Fund Check Request Voucher
This form is used to pay bills or for reimbursements. You must have an invoice, bill, or copy of receipt to pay a bill. You must also state which organization the fund is to be charged to and the signature of the sponsor. Sample Activity Fund Check Request Voucher
Pasquotank County High School
ACTIVITY FUND CHECK REQUEST VOUCHER
PAY TO THE ORDER OF _______________________________________________ THE AMOUNT OF _____________________________________________________ FOR ________________________________________________________________ (Description) CHARGE TO _________________________________________________________ (Fund) ________________________________ SPONSOR
________________________________ PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT # _____________________
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Purchase Order Forms
How to Fill It Out Purchase order forms may be obtained from the bookkeeper. All Purchase orders must be typed or printed neatly in black or blue ink. Any Purchase order with incomplete information or requisitions, which are not typed or printed legible in ink, will be returned to the ordering locations by the Purchasing Department. The following information is required on the Purchase Order form: Vendor – Enter exact vendor name, address, zip code, telephone number and fax number. Ship To – Enter the school or department ship to address. If furniture or equipment is being ordered, the warehouse address is to be entered. Attention – Person which order is being delivered to. Order Number – Purchase order number (entered at Finance Dept.), refer to for questioning. Date Order Submitted – Enter date in which purchase order was finalized at your location. Date Order Processed – Will be entered by Purchasing Department on the date the order is completely processed. Budget Code – Teachers do not have to enter account numbers to be charged. Quantity – Enter quantity ordered in numbers – also enter quantity received on each pink copy Item Number – Enter the Item number designated in the updated catalog Description – enter a complete description of each item, including color, size, etc. Please do not write “See attachment” or a part number as the description. Code – Enter the vendor’s code number for each item, if applicable. Unit Price – Enter the unit price for each item ordered. Include the list price, the discount (if any) and the net cost. Total Cost – Extend the unit price for each item ordered State Contact # -- Please mark the appropriate box to indicate if the purchase is from a State Contract vendor and include the term contract number. Sales Tax – Enter the North Carolina sales tax rate (currently 6.75% for Pasquotank County) Shipping – Enter the exact amount for shipping or figure 15% of the order and enter that amount. (State Contract item purchase orders over $500.00 have no shipping charge, therefore, purchase order for certain vendors may be held and sent in as a combined school order instead of the individual teacher orders.)
Total Net Cost – The Total Net Cost is the Sum of the Gross Total, Sales Tax and Shipping (not necessary on 1st
page if there are other pages) Requesting Official – The staff member preparing the purchase order should sign on this line. The signature certifies all items are needed for school system use by the requesting employee, and that purchasing selection procedures have been followed. Authorized Official – The Principal and the Department. State Contract – Enter contract number if item is on contract. Contract items should be ordered separately. Materials Received and Checked by – Pink copy must be checked, signed and dated when items are received and immediately sent to the Finance Department. Items must be checked, invoices may be inside packing, or there may be a statement explaining a backorder which we do not accept. School Finance Officer – The School Business Administrator or designee signs stating approval of the purchase order and the total amount to be encumbered. Date – Date of approval by the School Business Administrator or designee. PO-1 Form – The PO-1 Form is used to record the required telephone quotations for orders totaling $500.00 but less than $1000.00. The PO-1 Form is also used to record written bids for orders totaling $1000.00 but less than $10,000.00. The PO-1 Form is to be attached to purchase orders and will remain attached to the purchase order and invoice file for future audits. No PO-1 form is necessary if using a State contractor.
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Purchasing Procedures After Purchase Orders have been prepared and reviewed for completeness and accuracy by the Purchasing Specialist, it is then processed and becomes a permanent part of the bid file. An edit check is run to verify that sufficient funds are available for each order. And exception list is printed and received by the Purchasing Specialist or Supervisor who is responsible for corrections and approving or rejecting orders for which there are not available funds. Rejected orders are returned to the originating school/department. When the exception list has been verified, approved purchase orders are numbered. After approved purchase orders are numbered, the Purchasing Department distributes copies of the approved purchase orders as follows: White Copy – Mailed or faxed to vendor Green Copy – filed Numerically with the PO-1 Form and any additional information and sent to Accounts Payable for payment once order and invoice have been received Pink Copy – Retained for bookkeeper. Teachers must turn in packing slips. A copy of all purchase orders issued is maintained in the Purchasing Department. All numbers are accounted for including date assigned, void or payment date also with check number of payment. When funds not allocated to schools are used to purchase materials for schools, it may be necessary to route the receiving copy of the PO (upon receipt of goods) through a central administrator. Individual offices will notify schools and accounts payable of the requirement. More information about Blanket Purchase Orders and Pressing Needs/Emergency Purchase Orders and copies of PO-1 forms are available through the school bookkeeper. Note: State Contract vendors or E- Procurement vendors must be used.
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Travel Information
Procedures for Completion of SD-1 and SD-9 Forms
When planning to attend a workshop, meeting or other function a SD-1 Form should be completed. A properly completed SD-1 should be submitted at least two (2) weeks prior to the function. The SD-1 should include the following information: Your name Your school name Title of activity Location of activity (City, State) Dates of attendance Your signature, social security number and date signed Dollar amount of expenses being requested
An Announcement /Itinerary of the even must be attached to the SD-1.
SD-1 Signatures An employee based at a school must have the signature of that school’s principal. If an employee has a supervisor other than the school principal their signature is also needed. (This means some employees will have both supervisor and principal signatures.)
The person designated to control the funds paying for the substitute/training/travel will be required to sign.
Receipts Receipts are required based on what fund is paying for the training, trip, etc. If the budget code begins with a 1 (state) or 3 (federal) meal and gas receipts are not required. All
other expenditures require a receipt.
If the budge code begins with a 2 (local) receipts are required for meals and all other expenditures. A sheet is provided to serve as a receipt for meals in the case of a restaurant that does not provide receipts. Meals without receipts will not be reimbursed.
Rates The following amounts are reimbursement rates used by the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools.
Transportation: Mileage rate of _____ per mile. A mileage chart is available upon request and includes mileage for most locations. Check with Transportation for use of a state vehicle, if no state vehicle is available then reimbursement will be given to the employee for use of their personal vehicle.
Meals: As of August 2011, also check with the School Bookkeeper for any additional updates.
In State Out of State Breakfast $8.00 $8.00 Lunch $10.45 $10.45 Dinner $17.90 $20.30 Room (actual, up to) $63.90 $75.60 (see section on excess room rates)
64 In order to receive reimbursement for meals, the following time guidelines are used: One Day Trips Breakfast is received if departing on trip before 6 A. M. and the employee’s normal workday is extended by 2 hours. Lunch is not received for one-day trips. Dinner is received if returning from a trip after 8 P. M. and the employee’s normal workday is extended by 3 hours. Breakfast and dinner may be received if departing before 6 A. M. and returning after 8 P. M. and the employee’s normal workday is extended by 5 hours.
Overnight Trips Breakfast is received if departing o trip before 6 A. M. and for each subsequent morning thereafter while on such trip. Lunch is received if departing on trip before 10 A. M. or returning after 2 P.M. and for each day while on such trip. Dinner is received if returning from trip after 8 P. M. and for each evening prior to the return from such trip.
Excess Room Rates If an employee wants to be reimbursed for room charges in excess of the state /out-of-state allowance, they should send a letter to the Superintendent requesting his approval. This is the responsibility of the employee requesting excess reimbursement. If a letter approved by the superintendent is not received with the SD-1, no excess amounts will be reimbursed. This letter must be provided to the Finance Office. Once you have completed our SD-1 it should be forwarded to your school bookkeeper. If you have any questions, your school bookkeeper should have the answers. Please let your bookkeeper know who will be funding your activity so that the correct budget code may be put on the SD-1. Once your form is turned into the school bookkeeper, she will forward it to the correct personnel. A form letter is provided in the following pages for you to use. Remember to complete the information requested on the back of the SD-1. It is a must. If Staff Development, you do not have to fill out the back of the SD-1.
If only requesting the cost of a substitute or requesting no expenses, you will have no further paperwork to complete for that workshop or meeting once you have submitted the SD-1. If you are requesting reimbursement for other expenses, you will receive a SD-9 forma long with the pink and gold copies of your SD-1. Upon return from your trip you should complete the SD-9 and return it to the Finance Office. Only the current revision of a SD-9 will be accepted. If and old version is received it will be returned to the bookkeeper. A properly completed SD-9 should include the following:
Side One Your Name, social security number and school address Title and location of event Dates of workshop/meeting Time of departure/return (please indicate am/pm after your time) Your signature and date signed Dollar amounts of Reimbursement Requested Budget code (should be the same as on the SD-1 you submitted). Signature of person in charge of that budget code
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Side Two Names of other employees rooming with you Column 1 Date – enter the date for each day on trip Column 2 Transportation – enter From/To City name, miles, dollar amount Column 3 Meals & Room – Dollar amount of approved meal s, Dollar amounts of hotel expenses Column 4 Other – Other expenses (registration fees, parking fees, rental car, etc.), Dollar amounts of other expenses All totals from side two should be carried over to side one. Receipts for hotel expenses, registration fees, car rentals, and parking fees must be attached to the SD-9 or you will not be reimbursed for the expense.
Your SD-9 form must be returned to the finance department within thirty (30) days of your trip or the SD-1 will be cancelled and no reimbursements will be given. You must have an agenda attached.
Sample Memo below
Memo for Excess Room Rate
TO: Mr. Linwood Williams FROM: DATE: RE: Excess Room Rate I will be traveling along with ___________ to ______________ for _________________. Overnight lodging will be needed for the dates of ______through _______ (_____ nights). I would like to request approval to be reimbursed for lodging exceeding the allowable rate of $63.75 in North Carolina. The rate per night will be approximately __________ for single/double occupancy. Thank you for your consideration.
Local Travel Local travel must be submitted on a monthly basis. Do not turn in travel that extends from one month into another (i.e. August 8 through September 7). Only the Local Travel form (revised as of (7/01) will be honored. Forms must be signed by employee requesting travel reimbursement and by the Principal, Director or other person from whose budget code travel is being paid. Reimbursement will not be paid if form is turned in after 30 days after travel (i.e. travel period is 9/1 to 9/30, travel request form must be submitted no later than 10/30). Once funds have been exhausted within a travel budge code, reimbursement will not be allowed unless the proper budget transfer procedures are followed and funds are transferred into the travel line item. Local travel cannot exceed 60 miles round trip to any one destination, nor does it allow for overnight of subsistence expenses. If travel involves round trips mileage for one trip of over 60 miles and/or overnight or subsistence expenses, a SD-1 should be submitted.
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Pasquotank County High School Media/Technology Computer Lab(s) Policy
This policy applies to the: Media Center, Distance Learning and the computer Lab.
Pasquotank County High School Media Center Media Center Hours: 7:50 – 3:50. Students are welcome to use the media center at lunch and during
the school day; however, they must obtain a pass from their classroom teachers. Pasquotank County High School Media Center has three rules of conduct:
1) Students must work on something productive 2) Allow others to work productively 3) Be respectful of other people and their property
Lunch Procedure – Upon arrival leave your signed agenda at the desk. Keep in mind that we will
provide an opportunity for you to:
Read (check out the news, lose yourself in the pages of fictional pleasure, or read all about your favorite hobby).
Research (easy access to research materials for assignments). Study (an environment conductive to “cramming” will be provided).
Computers with Internet access and word processing will be available to all who return the required forms. “E-mail” can be checked or sent only in the morning, during lunch, or after school. Computer Usage forms may be picked up at the checkout desk and must be returned to the Media Center Coordinator BEFORE you may use a computer in the media center or anywhere within the school building. A parent must sign this form.
Students may check out a maximum of three books at a time. Regular books are checked out for two weeks; permanent reserve books are checked out for two days; reference books are not checked out. Fines will be charged for overdue books: $.05 per day for regular shelf books and $.50 per day for
permanent reserve books. Students will be notified about owed fines at progress report time as well as at report card time. It
will be to your advantage to settle fines ASAP so your material checkout will not be adversely affected, nor your report card held.
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File: IIAD
ACCESS TO INFORMATION RESOURCES
The Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Board of Education recognizes that as telecommunications and other new technologies change the way that information may be accessed, communicated, manipulated, and transferred by members of society, those changes may also require new skills from staff and students to offer expanded opportunities for instruction and student learning. The Board supports access by students and staff to rich information resources, along with the development by staff of appropriate skills to analyze, evaluate, and plan for the use of such resources. These resources include the connected networks of the world. Electronic information sources significantly alter the information landscape for schools by opening classrooms to a broader array of resources. In the past instructional and library media materials could be screened prior to use by appropriate committees to enforce reasonable selection criteria. Telecommunications may lead to any publicly available fileserver in the world and will open classrooms to electronic information resources which have not always been screened by educators for use by students of various ages. Electronic information research skills are now fundamental to preparation of citizens and future employees. The Board expects that staff will blend thoughtful use of such information throughout the curriculum and that the staff will provide guidance and instruction to students in the appropriate use of such resources. The use of telecommunications in the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools is to support research and instruction, or the business of conducting education, by providing access to unique resources and opportunities for collaborative work. Appropriate use of telecommunications is essential. Transmission of any material in violation of any U.S. or state law or state agency provisions is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by trade secret. Use for any non educational purpose or commercial activity by any individual or organization, regardless of for-profit or not-for-profit status, is not acceptable. Use for product advertisement or political lobbying is strictly prohibited. Students are responsible for appropriate conduct during telecommunication activities just as they are in a classroom. Equipment and services are provided for students and staff to conduct research and communicate with others in pursuit of learning success. Access will be provided to staff and students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner as defined within the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools Acceptable Use and Responsibility Policy Agreement. Staff and students who sign the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools Acceptable Use and Responsibility Policy Agreement will be bound by its terms and conditions. Staff and student use of telecommunications and electronic information resources will be permitted upon submission of a completed Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools Acceptable Use and Responsibility Policy Agreement. Parents of minor students (those under 18 years of age) must agree to and sign the Agreement. Access to telecommunications will enable students to explore thousands of libraries, databases, and bulletin boards while exchanging messages with people throughout the world. The Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School Board of Education believes that the benefits to students from access in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration exceed the disadvantages. Ultimately, parents and guardians of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their children should follow when using media and information sources. To that end, the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public School System supports and respects each family's right to decide whether or not to apply for student access. The School Board authorizes the Superintendent to prepare appropriate procedures for implementing this policy and for reviewing and evaluating its effect on instruction and student achievement.
ADOPTED: October 28, 1996
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File: IIAD-E
ACCEPTABLE USE AND RESPONSIBILITY POLICY AGREEMENT
Please read the following carefully before signing this agreement. The agreement must be completed before you will be given access to an Internet account. The Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools supports instruction through the vast, diverse, and unique resources that are offered to both students and staff through the Internet. Our goal in providing this service is to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication. Internet access is provided through an electronic network known as campus MCI based locally at Elizabeth City State University. The Internet is an electronic highway connecting thousands of computers all over the world and millions of individual people. Students, teachers, and support staff have limited access to electronic mail communication with people all over the world, information and news from a variety of sources and research institutions, public domain and shareware software, discussion groups on a wide variety of educational topics, access to many university libraries, the Library of Congress, and more. With access to computers and people all over the world comes the availability of some material that may not be considered to be of educational value within the context of the school setting. Precautions to restrict access to controversial materials cannot eliminate the potential for abuse. An industrious user may discover controversial information. We firmly believe that the valuable information and interaction available on this worldwide network far outweigh the possibility of users procuring material that is not consistent with our educational goals. It is the purpose of these guidelines, as well as the contract for Internet use, to make sure that all who use Internet, both students and staff, use this valuable resource in an appropriate manner. The signature on this document is legally binding and indicates that the party who signed has read the terms and conditions carefully and understands their significance. Any user who violates the terms of this policy will immediately lose his/her access privileges and may be subject to further disciplinary action. TERMS AND CONDITIONS ACCEPTABLE USE The purpose of the telecommunication connections is to support research and instruction, or the business of conducting education, by providing access to unique resources and opportunities for collaborative work. The use of an account must be in support of education and research, or the business of conducting education, consistent with the instructional objectives of the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools. Transmission of any material in violation of any U.S. or state law or state agency provisions is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by trade secret. Use for any non-educational purpose or commercial activity by any individual or organization, regardless of for-profit or not-for-profit status, is not acceptable. Use for product advertisement or political lobbying is strictly prohibited. (User must initial) _____
69 PRIVILEGES Internet access is a privilege, not a right; therefore, inappropriate use may result in a cancellation of those privileges. Each student who receives access will be part of a discussion with an Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools faculty member pertaining to proper use. The school administration will determine what inappropriate use is and may deny, revoke, limit, or suspend specific user access. (User must initial) _____
RESPONSIBILITIES The use of an Internet account requires that you abide by accepted rules of etiquette, which include, but are not limited to, the following: BE POLITE. Do not send abusive messages to anyone. APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE. In all messages avoid swearing, vulgarity, or any other inappropriate language. APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES. Anything pertaining to illegal activities is strictly forbidden. Any activity not directly related to the educational mission of the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools is strictly forbidden. Activities relating to or in support of illegal activities will be reported to appropriate authorities. Internet access requires a clear educational purpose and, for students, monitoring by a staff member. PRIVACY. Do not reveal the personal address or phone numbers of yourself or any persons. All communications and information accessible via the Internet should be assumed public property. Electronic mail is not guaranteed to be private. People who operate the system have access to all mail. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities will be reported to appropriate authorities. SERVICES. The Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools, campus MCI, Elizabeth City State University, etc., will not be responsible for any damages suffered. This includes loss of data resulting from delays, non deliveries, or service interruptions caused by negligence, errors, or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at the user's own risk. The school system is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of information obtained. SECURITY. Any student who knowingly allows another to use the account assigned to him/her will immediately lose access privileges, and may be subject to further action. Attempts to fraudulently log on as another user will result in immediate cancellation of user privileges and may be subject to further action. Any user identified as a security risk, or having a history of problems with other computer systems, may be denied Internet access and other computer services. VANDALISM AND ELECTRONIC MISCHIEF. Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges and legal action if warranted. This includes, but is not limited to, electronic mischief, the uploading or creation of computer viruses, attempts to tamper with any programs, applications, files, etc. UPDATES. It may occasionally be necessary to require new registration from users to continue providing services.
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Internet User’s Agreement
The Elizabeth City/Pasquotank Board of Education believes that our students in our schools should be able to have the most current and complete information for learning available. One way of providing this information is through the Internet. The Internet serves as an electronic link to the most up-to-date information and news from all over the world. Each school in our district has the equipment necessary to connect with the Internet. These connections will allow you to:
“look up” topics in libraries thousands of miles away
print out additional information about topics being studied
read news in other cities
talk with others through electronic email (with supervision)
Before you can drive on the “information highway” there are certain “rules of the road” that must be understood. They should be read carefully. Ask questions if you don’t understand something. Once the rules are understood, you should fill out and sign the necessary form. Having this form on file (with signatures) will allow use of the Internet. Your signature means that all rules are understood and will be followed. NOTE: Any student/user that breaks the rules will immediately lose some or all access to the Internet.
Rules of the Road
Proper Use
The Internet is a resource to support teaching and learning. Any other use is NOT allowed. Privilege
Use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right. This means that each student should talk with a teacher to determine the proper use of the Internet. A school’s principal will have the final say in what uses are allowed. Responsibilities Students who use the Internet should follow a “Code of Internet Manners.” They include:
Be polite. Do not send insulting messages
Watch the language. No cursing or rude language.
Make proper use. Stay away from improper or forbidden activities.
Keep your identity. Do not log on as another user or let someone log on as you.
Keep it legal. Do not send or receive material that breaks the law
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File: IIAD-E3
Procedures for Requesting Blocking Inappropriate Website
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools has implemented technology protection measures to block or filter obscene, pornographic, and other material harmful to minors. These precautions are not 100% foolproof and cannot totally eliminate the potential for abuse. An industrious user may discover controversial information. Procedures have been implemented to allow for rapid response to block specific inappropriate sites at school request.
It is important that school personnel carefully consider all requests to block sites to insure they are harmful to minors or significantly impact effective educational goals of the school. Excessive censorship is discouraged.
To request a website block, send an email to [email protected] Include the following: Name of staff member initiating request for block School (or Support Department) Identify the specific URL for the websites (ex. www.badsite.com) Describe the reason for requesting the block Name of School Media Coordinator/School Administrator reviewing, approving and forwarding request. Implemented: June 24, 2002
File: IIAD-E4
Procedures for Requesting Opening of a Blocked Website
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools has implemented technology protection measures to block or filter obscene, pornographic, and other material harmful to minors. These precautions are not 100% foolproof and may block some websites that have information for legitimate educational or business purposes. Procedures have been implemented to allow for rapid response to requests from teachers and staff to unblock these sites.
It is important the school personnel carefully consider all requests to unblock sites to insure they do not contain information harmful to minors or that would significantly impact effective educational goals of any school.
To request a website unblocking, send an email to [email protected] Include the following: Name of staff member initiating request for unblocking
School (or Support Department)
Identify the specific URL for the websites (ex. www.goodsite.com) Describe the reason for requesting the block Name of School Media Coordinator/School Administrator reviewing, approving and forwarding request. Implemented: June 24, 2002
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Please be aware of the policy governing the use of instructional materials that supplement the established curriculum.
1. Each individual teacher is responsible for the material he/she chooses to use even if the material is housed within the school’s media center or with your individual departments, you should still preview the material, especially videos, before opting to use within your classroom. Remember ANY AND ALL MATERIAL MUST SUPPORT THE COMPETENCIES FOUND IN THE NC STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY.
2. At the high school level all videos and/or DVDs or segments of videos/DVDs that are rated and Do Not receive a rating of “G”, “PG”, or “PG-13” must be reviewed by at least three other teachers (one of whom must be your department head).
3. The form attached to this letter must be filled out when using any video and/or DVD supplemental materials not a part of the PCHS collection-this form should be turned into the Media Center Coordinator where it will be kept on file in the media center. Please feel free to ask if you have any questions!
4. Because of copyright laws, it is necessary to make the rental company aware of your plans to use a video and/or DVD for instructional purposes, and there is a form attached that we suggest to use. Also, it is illegal to make copies of tapes unless purchased or the rights are waived. Some production companies do allow you to copy for educational use only. Also, keep in mind that taped television shows/movies may be used only if permission is given and only if used within ten days of the original showing.
5. The Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County School System Does Not Support and Will Not Defend a
teacher who chooses to use a video and/or DVD for entertainment or reward purposes. Again, I wish to remind you that any materials and/or guest speakers with which you choose to supplement your curriculum MUST coincide with the objectives and goals that you are covering within your subject matter and lesson plan.
6. Any equipment repairs or technical support request should be made via the “Technical Support Request” and forwarded/emailed to the technology coordinator.
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Use of SUPPLEMENTAL Videos and DVDs DATE __________________ TEACHER NAME / DEPARTMENT _______________________________ TITLE _______________________________________________________ PUBLISHER / PRODUCER ______________________________________ SELECTION AID / RECOMMENDED BY _________________________ _____________________________________________________________ MATERIAL LOCATION _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ OBJECTIVES TO BE MET _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ HOW WILL THIS PRESENTATION SUPPORT THE LESSON’S GOALS AND REINFORCE THE OBJCTIVES ACCORDING TO THE N.C. STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY OR THE N.C. VOCATIONAL EDUCATION BLUEPRINT? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________
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FOR RENTAL OF VIDEOTAPES AND/OR DVDs FOR INSTRUCTIONAL USE
This release acknowledges that the video and/or DVD listed below will be used for instructional purposes:
Title of Videotape and/or DVD: __________________________________________
School : _____________________________________________________
Subject Area: _____________________________________________________
Date of Use: _____________________________________________________ It is understood by the renter that this video and/or DVD is to be used only for planned, direct, instructional activities. _______________________________ Teacher’s Signature _______________________________ _________________________________ Rental Agency Authorized Signature of Rental Agency
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Pasquotank County High School Request for Technology Assistance
Date __________ Reported by __________________________ Room # ______
Equipment Location (Room) ___________ Date Problem Discovered _______________
Description:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Assistance in Training: _______________________________________________________
Technology Use Only
Date Received: ___/_____/____ Tag # _______________ Tech Code ____________ Date Completed ___/____/____
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Technology
PCHS Web Page Policy
Web Manager: Ann Elliott Email: [email protected]
The Pasquotank County High School web committee will consist of a representative from each department. The department head will be the point of contact for all information included on the web page The designated template will be used for all pages that are posted within the ECPPS district folder for PCHS for 2011-2012. Teachers may link school-related web pages that they manage to their department’s web page upon Mrs. Fyffe’s approval. All pictures of students or examples of their work that are posted must be accompanied by an ECPPS Media Release Form when submitted for posting. All content must be approved prior to posting by your Department Head, Mrs. Fyffe, and the Web Manager. Print-outs of the posted content with URL information will be provided to Department Heads after posting; only current print-outs of pages will be kept on file with the Web Manager.
Web Page Content Approval Form
Please write a brief description of the content attached to this form below: Submitted by: Date: Where will this information be posted? Who will be responsible for updating this information? Content Verified by: Have all links in the content been checked for accuracy and relevance? Has the content been checked for grammar and spelling? Have you included media release forms for all pictures or student work that is attached and that will be posted or referenced on the web page?
Dept. Head’s Signature: Date:
Principal’s Signature: Date:
Web Manager’s Signature: Date:
Posted Location: Date: The Web Manager is responsible for posting the content provided by departments in a timely manner. The department head is responsible for updating the information as the need arises (or information becomes outdated). Update information is required on all ECPPS web pages (i.e. last modified date).
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Pasquotank County High School Parent E-mail Sign Up Form As the parent/guardian of a Pasquotank County High School Panther, I would like to receive e-mail updates of current information relating to the school. You may send school-related information to the following e-mail address: (Please Print Clearly)
___________________________________________ Parent Signature ___________________________________________ Name of Student Attending PCHS
Your e-mail address will be given to the school’s distance learning facilitator to create a parent directory. It will only be used for the purpose of sending school news and other announcements of special events that take place at Pasquotank County High School throughout the year.
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Maintenance Information
Maintenance Requests
The maintenance request forms (see bookkeeper or head custodian) are to be used for maintenance requests. Fill in the information indicated and submit to the Administrator in charge of Maintenance. The information will be forwarded to the Maintenance Department that same day. If you have an emergency contact the office immediately (an emergency might be an overflowing toilet or a safety issue).
Copy Machines Teachers are provided with a code to use the copy machine. Remember that you are allotted a specified number each month, so use your copies carefully. If you experience a problem with a copy machine and cannot delicately correct it, PLEASE contact Pat Townsend for assistance. If an error message appears,
please copy it down and let Ms. Townsend know.
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Employment Health & Safety Laws and Regulation Areas
Regulation Person Responsible for Compliance American Disability Act (ADA) and IDEA Holly Glenn – 335-2981 Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) Occupational and Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Alvin Parker – 335-406 Asbestos Blood borne Pathogens Safety in the Workplace Title IX TBA Sex Equity Sexual Harassment Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Drug Free Workplace Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) Sherry Gallop – 335-2981 Drug and Alcohol Testing Dan Lilley – 335-5684
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Volunteer Information Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools “Thank you “for your interest in being a school volunteer. To better utilize your talents and abilities as a volunteer, please take a few minutes and fill out the requested information. Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________ Telephone: (H) _________________________ (W) __________________________________ Education/Degree: ____________________________________________________________ Interests: ____________________________________________________________________ Hobbies: ____________________________________________________________________ In an effort to protect the welfare and safety of out student, pleas answer the following questions: Have you ever been fired from, asked to resign from, or failed to be rehired to a position? If yes, please, explain. Yes __________ No __________ Have you ever been convicted of a crime (excluding a minor traffic violation)? If yes, please explain. Yes __________ No ___________ Do you have any criminal charges or procedures pending? Yes __________ No ___________ ________________________________________ ____________________________ Signature Date
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School Volunteer Record Copy
School ____Pasquotank County High School____ Date __________________________________ Name ______________________________________________________________________ Last First Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss
Please Circle if this is your work or home address and fill in the blanks.
Work or Home Address ________________________________________________________ Street Address or P.O. Box City State Zip
Name of Employer ____________________________________________________________ Telephone ________________________________ ____________________________ Work Home
Email ______________________________________________________________________
Date Classroom/Location of Volunteer Work and Brief Description
Time In Time Out Total Hours
Donations (Please list each donated gift below, along with an estimated value.)
Appendix A
North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process
See link below:
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/profdev/training/teacher/teacher-eval.pdf
Appendix B
School Fight Song
PANTHER FIGHT SONG
Stand up and cheer loud for the Panthers, Pasquotank Count High,
We will fight to the end, and we’ll never give in, as we give it, our very best try.
Stand up and cheer loud for the PANTHERS; cheer the white and blue, our spirit’s
The best, we’re above all the rest, to our PANTHERS we will be true.
Appendix C
ELIZABETH CITY – PASQUOTANK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHOOL INTERVENTION TEAM MEMBERS
School: Pasquotank County High School
Date Submitted: _____________________.
Principal’s Signature: __________________________________
The following persons have been appointed to serve on the School Intervention Team for the 2011 - 2012
school year.
Name Position
1. Charlotte Pureza School Counselor___________________
2. Martha Goodman__________ School Counselor__________________
3. TBA School Counselor___________________
4. Midge Hudyma ______ _ School Social Worker_______________
5. Cleon Cunningham_________Head Custodian____________________
6. Deputy Chris Terry Resource Officer____________________
Submitted copies of this form to the Superintendent of Schools and the Director of Exceptional
Children/Support Services ___________________________.
IMPLEMENTED: July 26, 1993
ELIZABETH CITY-PASQUOTANK PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909
Appendix D
School Improvement Plan
