NORTHERN NASH HIGH SCHOOL

Faculty Handbook
2017-2018

Brian Hopkins
Principal

Michael Crosby
Tekeyla Jones
Rhonda Lamm
Assistant Principals

4230 Green Hills Road

Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804
Telephone: (252) 937-9040
FAX: (252) 443-5448

Knights Oath:

Be Responsible
Be Respectful
Be Prepared

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page 1
Table of Contents 2-3
Non-Discriminatory Message 4
School Motto 4
School Colors 4
School Mascot 4
School Song 4
Mission Statement - NRMS 5
Beliefs - NRMS 5
NRMS Board of Education 6
Bell/ Knight Time Lunch Schedules 7-8
To Get Answers at NNHS 9-10
NNHS Faculty & Staff 11
Coaching Staff 12
Counseling Department 13
Administrative Duties 14
NRMS Progress, Report Card, Early Release Dates 15
Emergency Policies & Procedures 16-22
Activity Buses 22-23
Accident Reports 23
Announcements 23
Attendance Reports 23-24
Care of School Building 24
Child Abuse 24
Class Syllabus 24
Clean Sweep 24
Copier Use 25
Copyright Laws 25
Counseling Procedures 26
Discipline 26-27
Exam Exemptions 27
Facility Use 27
Fees 27-28
Fees Collection 28
Field Trips 29
Fund Raising 29
Guest Speakers 29
Hall Passes 30
Homework 30
Inclement Weather 30-31
Instructional Supplies 31
Keys 31
Lesson Plans 31-32
Locker Assignments 32
Media Center 32
Parking 33
Planning Periods 33
Political Activities 33
Posters/Handbills 33
Purchase Orders 33
Religion in Classroom 33
Report Cards 34
Sexual Harassment 34
Meetings 34
Staff/Student Relations 35
Student Medications 35
Substitute Teachers 35
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Supervision 36
Tardy Policy 36
Teacher Dress 36
Teacher Evaluations 36
Teachers’ Lounge 37
Teachers’ Mailboxes 37
Teachers’ Work Schedule 37
Telephones 37
Textbooks / Laptops 37
Digital Resources 37
NRMS Board Policies 38
Testing Code of Ethics 38
Grading Changes Overview 38

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 NON-DISCRIMINATORY STATEMENT

As required by law, the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools does not discriminate against any person on the
basis of race, sex, age, disability, national origin, or religion.

SCHOOL MOTTO

"Scientia, Flamma Aeternia"

(Knowledge, the Eternal Flame)

SCHOOL COLORS

Green, Gold, and White

SCHOOL MASCOT

Knights

SCHOOL SONG

Hail to Thee, our Alma Mater,

Praise to Thee!
We’re the Spirit of true service,
Hail to Thee!
May we ever honor Thee,
As the years go by,
In our hearts we’ll always cherish
NORTHERN HIGH.

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 MISSION & VISION STATEMENT
OF NASH-ROCKY MOUNT SCHOOLS

MISSION:

The Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System will provide ALL students a rigorous and relevant
educational program to ensure that each becomes a globally competitive, responsible and contributing
member of society.

VISION:

Preparing ALL students for bright and prosperous futures by Deliberately and Intentionally providing
Rigorous and Relevant instruction in every classroom, every day.

BELIEFS OF NASH-ROCKY MOUNT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

 Students come first.

 Education is hope, providing choices and expanding horizons.
 Education is a shared responsibility among schools, families, and communities.
 Students need high expectations for success.
 Students learn best in a safe, nurturing environment.
 Diversity is valued when all people are treated with dignity.
 Learning is a life-long journey for all.

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 NASH-ROCKY MOUNT PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Board of Education welcomes your presence and participation at its
meetings. The Board invites public input at regular monthly meetings, which routinely convene at the
Administrative Center in Nashville at 7:00 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. Topics must focus on
matters of public concern. Topics dealing with personnel, staff matters, or individual students are not permitted
at public sessions and should be handled in writing to the Board.

The members of the Board of Education are as follows:

Wendy Wilson Ann Edge

Chair Vice Chair
DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 11
6188 Windchase Drive 1100 Sycamore St.
Rocky Mount, NC 27803 Rocky Mount, NC 27801
252-972-2154 252-977-3025

Doneva Chavis-Battle Franklin Lamm

DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 3
7818 McGregor Rd. 1601 Green Road
Nashville, NC 27856 Spring Hope, NC 27882
252-459-6782 252-478-3762

Evelyn Bulluck William Sharpe

DISTRICT 10
2724 Gary Road Vice Chair
DISTRICT 5
Rocky Mount, NC 27801 4735 Primrose Place
252-442-8109 Rocky Mt., NC 27804
(252)-557-2430

Brenda Brown Reginald Silver

DISTRICT 4
DISTRICT 8
503 Washington St. 508 S. Taylor Street
Nashville, NC 27856 Rocky Mount, NC 27803
252-459-2282 252-937-8127

Wayne Doll LaShawnda Washington

DISTRICT 6 DISTRICT 9
3005 Brassfield Drive P.O. Box 9056
Rocky Mount, NC 27803 Rocky Mount, NC 27804
252-443-0573 252-937-8175

Ricky Jenkins, Jr.

DISTRICT 7
3627 Springfield Rd.
Nashville, NC 27804
252-908-3431

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 BELL SCHEDULES

Regular Daily Bell Schedule Knight Time Daily Bell Schedule

7:30 First Bell 7:30 First Bell
7:37 – 9:07 First Period 7:37 – 8:50 First Period
9:12-10:42 Second Period 8:55 – 10:08 Second Period
10:47-12:55 Third Period (Lunch) 10:13 – 11:26 Third Period
1:00 – 2:30 Fourth Period 11:31 – 12:01 Knight Time A
12:06 – 12:36 Knight Time B
12:41 – 1:12 Knight Time C
1:17 – 2:30 Fourth Period

Early Release Bell Schedule Two-Hour Delay Bell Schedule

7:30 First Bell 9:30 First Bell
7:37 – 8:28 First Period 9:37 – 10:07 First Period
8:33 – 9:24 Second Period 10:12 – 10:42 Second Period
9:29 – 10:19 Fourth Period 10:47 – 12:55 Third Period (Lunch)
10:24 – 12:30 Third Period (Lunch) 1:00 – 2:30 Fourth Period

*Breakfast is not served on 2-hour delay schedule.

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 KNIGHT TIME SCHEDULE

Knight Time “A” 11:31 – 12:01

Knight Time “B” 12:06 – 12:36
Knight Time “C” 12:41 – 1:12

Knight Time will take place each day in three sections: Knight A, B, C. Students will have a variety of locations
to choose for each time frame. Students can select which Knight Time section to eat lunch. The following are
the opportunities available:

Food Areas: cafeteria and patio

Non-Food Areas: classrooms, media, east & west wings, auxiliary gym

Common Areas: cafeteria, gym, media, east & west wings

Tutoring Sessions: Teachers will need to post their Knight Time schedules outside their classroom door.

Sample Teacher Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

POWER Dept./PLC Open Duty Remediation/Enrich Lunch
A
POWER Open Remediation/Enrich Lunch Open Duty
B
POWER Lunch Duty Open Open Remediation/Enrich
C

Knight Time will be altered during the first 9 days of school to provide time to have homeroom and learn the
process.

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 WHO TO CONTACT AT
NORTHERN NASH HIGH SCHOOL

This section is designed to provide a quick reference for assistance in school-related matters.

Address Changes - - Deanna Sloan (Main Office)

Announcements - - Lisa Slade (Main Office)
Athletics - - Patricia Haggerty
Attendance - - Individual Teachers, Deanna Sloan
BAIT/MTSS Team – Brian Hopkins, Michael Crosby, Tekeyla Jones, Heather Salgat
Buildings & Grounds - - Michael Crosby
Bus Issues - - Michael Crosby
Child Nutrition - - Phyllis Carpenter (Cafeteria)
Class Rings - - Patrick Smith, Herff-Jones Representative/ Evelyn Bowens
Clubs - - Rhonda Lamm
College Information - - Student Services
Computer Labs/Media - - Patricia Benbow
Discipline - - Individual Administrators
Driver Education - - Lisa Slade (Main Office)
Dues/Fees (Money Matters) -- Evelyn Bowens
Duty Assignments – Tekeyla Jones
Edgenuity/Credit Recovery - - Kerri McClain
Emergency Messages - - Lisa Slade
Exceptional Children - - Rhonda Lamm & Nicole Christenbury
Facility Usage/Scheduling Events - - Michael Crosby
First Aid - - Paulette Langley, School Nurse, Evelyn Bowens, Lisa Slade (Main Office)
Free & Reduced Lunch - - Phyllis Carpenter (Cafeteria)
Graduation Materials/Cap & Gown - - Patrick Smith, Evelyn Bowens, Henry Drake
Graduation Program/Senior Day Activities -- Henry Drake
Graduation Requirements - - Student Services
Identification Badges - - Patricia Benbow
Immunizations - - Paulette Langley, School Nurse
In-School Suspension - - Individual Administrators and Barbara Williams
Junior-Senior Prom - - Prom Committee
Knight Ambassador Program -- Tom Barkalow, Col. Haywood Crudup, Tekeyla Jones,
Kerri McClain, Marla Tharrington
Law Enforcement - - Officer Sam Weeks
Locks/Lockers - - Greg Tharrington
Lost & Found - - Main Office
Maintenance/Custodians - - Michael Crosby
Medications at School - - Paulette Langley, School Nurse
National Honor Society –Tekeyla Jones, Jennedy Clayton, Tracy Daniels,
Cyndi Williams
Parking - - Evelyn Bowens (Main Office), Officer Sam Weeks, Michael Crosby
Positive Behavior & Intervention Support -- Brian Hopkins, Patricia Benbow, Mary Kolesar
Radio Station -- Brian Hopkins, Frank White
Room Assignments -- Brian Hopkins
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Schedule Changes - - Student Services
School Pictures - - Robert O’Brien, Lifetouch
Student Government - - Social Studies Department
Substitute Teachers - - Evelyn Bowens
Testing - -Rhonda Lamm, Michael Crosby, Tekeyla Jones
Textbooks - - Tekeyla Jones, Patricia Benbow
Transcripts/Registrar - - Jennifer Moore
Yearbook/Web Master/Web TV - - Robert O’Brien

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 NORTHERN NASH HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY & STAFF

English Math Social Studies CTE

Brittnei Barnes Jennedy Clayton Cheri Barwick Linda Alston
Mary Kolesar Tracy Daniels Phateja Cogdell Danna Banning
Ashley Matthews Andrew Farris Ashley Davis Bard Collins
Elizabeth McIntyre Edward Fischer Henry Drake Evie French
Robert O’Brien Elaina Ingram Betty Murphy Claudia Jenkins
Erin Parker Shayla Palin Brian Taylor Kne Jones
Shannon Thornell Michelle Smith Nick Taylor Susan Leonard
Lisa Weaver Amy Valentine Jackie Pridgen
James White Exceptional Children Greg Tharrington
Physical Education Nicole Christenbury Dale Wells (Coordinator)
Patricia Haggerty Martha Fogarty Frank White
Science Patrick Keefe Wendy Greene Antoinette Williams
Tom Barkalow Randy Raper Kimberly Mast Rita Wipfield
Martha Byrd Stephanie Summerlin Elizabeth Roy Susan Wollett
Shanda Hill Carol Terry
Rachel Owens Cultural Arts Cierra Viverette School Nurse
Cynthia Williams Katherine Bortner Paulette Langley
Barbara Weiffenbach Keosha Faison Counseling
Daryl Shreve Jacqueline Allen Chill Out/ISS
Foreign Language Kyler Zary Tara Burnette Barbara Williams
Terri Sears Kerri McClain
Danielle Boyette AFROTC
Lt. Col. Haywood Crudup Registrar Day Care
Media Specialist MSgt. Greg Hopkins Jennifer Moore Loretta Bass
Patricia Benbow Wanda Hill
Bookkeeper HomeBase/PowerSchool Pamela Parks
Front Office Evelyn Bowens Deanna Sloan Louise Powell
Lisa Slade Sarah Pullen
Vickie Todd Distance Learning SRO
Marla Tharrington Deputy Sam Weeks
Principal
Brian Hopkins Assistant Principals Teacher Assistants
Michael Crosby Jyron Felton
Custodians Tekeyla Jones Ann Harrison
Desmond Andrews Rhonda Lamm Vickie Lamm
Diane Artis Dwight Mitchell
Carolyn Avent Cafeteria Sandra Powell
Linda Bryant Jody Adams Daphne Solomon
Herman Jones Lona Barnett Mary Taylor
Bobby Richardson Phyllis Carpenter Jerry Taylor
Tim Rodgers Karen Ellis
Charlene Lewis
Brenda Neal
Brenda Webb
Clarence Whitehead

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 Northern Nash High School
Coaching Staff
2017 - 2018
Athletic Director – Patricia Haggerty
First Responders: Corey Mercer

Fall Sports
Football – Varsity Randy Raper
Assistants Ashley Davis, Andrew Farriss
Al Hardison, Shaun Rose
JV Football Phillip Dickens
Cheerleading – Varsity Danielle Boyette
Cheerleading - JV Satoria Pearce/Queen Pearce
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Jeff Dodrill
Men’s Soccer Stephanie Summerlin
Women’s Tennis Lisa Weaver
Women’s Golf Brian Taylor
Volleyball – Varsity and JV Patricia Haggerty

Winter Sports
Women’s Basketball – Varsity Grover Battle
Assistant Sandy Frazier
Women’s Basketball - JV Latesha Wilkins
Men’s Basketball – Varsity Henry Drake
Men’s Basketball - JV Ashley Davis
Cheerleading – Varsity Danielle Boyette
Cheerleading - JV Satoria Pearce/Queen Pearce
Indoor Track TBD
Men’s and Women’s Swimming Tracy Proctor
Wrestling Troy Brake
Assistant Corey Mercer

Spring Sports
Baseball – Varsity Bard Collins
Baseball - JV Joey Keefe
Assistant Zack Boyette
Softball – Varsity Greg Tharrington
Softball - JV Danielle Boyette
Assistant Kenny Wood
Men’s Golf Brian Taylor
Women’s Soccer Stephanie Summerlin
Men’s Tennis Lisa Weaver
Women’s Track Tracy Dodrill
Men’s Track TBD
Assistants Randy Raper

Strength Coach – Fall and Winter Joey Keefe

Spring Randy Raper

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 COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

Assignments 2017-2018
Registrar - Jennifer
Kerri McClain A - G Jaqueline H - P Tara Burnette Q - Z
Moore
Department Chair HOBY Coordinator Governor's School Transcript Requests
At Risk/Dropout Coordinator NCSSM Coordinator NHS Tutors Cumulative Folders
Bait Team Member Homebound Coordinator Registration Parent Nights Phone Calls
NCC Liaison Morehead Scholarship Homebound Coordinator Student Enrollment
Val/Sal Determination Senior Awards Day BAIT Coordinator Requesting Records
SAT Coordinator Leadership Team Member College Application Day Sending Records
Academic/Dept. awards
Fee Waivers TRIO Scheduling
Clearinghouse Coordinator night
Evening of Excellence Scholarships/Website Park Scholarship Filing/Copying
Edgenituy Liaison Homeless Liaison Email Correspondence Testing labels
Graduation Cohort Graduation Cohort Files Kiwanis/Rotary College Visit Requests
Freshmen/Sophomore Parent
Admission/Withdrawal
EOY Cords Curriculum Night Night
Financial Aid Night Davidson/Belk Scholarships PBIS Team Member Dist.of Enrollment Forms
Junior/Senior Parent Night Junior/Senior Parent Night CACRAO College Fair CACRAO College Fair
NCC Registration Day 504 Coordinator Graduation Cohort Files
MTSS Team Member

Common Counselor Responsibilities

Student Course
Student Contracts
Registration NC Scholars
Dropout Prevention Tar River Applications Transcript Analysis
Grade Changes Student Contracts Math Substitution List
At-risk/Dropout Prevention
Schedule Changes Diploma List
Coordinator
Parent Conferences College Applications Registration
Student Conferences Senior Conferences

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 ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES 2016-2017

Crosby
Departments: Career and Technical Ed, Cultural Arts, Foreign Language, PE, ROTC
Buses
Pre Act/ACT/AP Testing
BAIT
Curriculum Fair
Safety Drills
Schedule Events
Facilities/Maintenance
Keys
Parking
Work orders
Discipline: H - P

Jones
Departments: English, Social Studies
Pre-ACT/ACT/AP Testing
Duty Schedule
MTSS
National Honor Society
School Safety/Crisis Response Plan
Textbooks
Discipline: A – G

Lamm
Departments: Science, Math, Exceptional Children
Clubs
Testing
ACT Accommodations Coordinator
Beginning Teachers
Discipline: Q-Z

All Administrators
Registration/Scheduling
Instructional Leadership
AdvancED
School Improvement Plan
Teacher Observations/Evaluations
Leadership Team
Parent Conferences
Student & Faculty Handbooks
Daily Duty
School Climate
Supervision Before, During, & After School
Athletic Supervision/Coordination

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NASH-ROCKY MOUNT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2017 - 2018

K-12 Progress Report Dates

September 28, 2017

December 6, 2017
February 27, 2018
May 9, 2018

K-12 Report Card Dates

November 7, 2017
January 31, 2018
April 12, 2018
June 21, 2018

K-12 Early Release Dates

October 10, 2017

January 16, 2018
January 17, 2018
January 18, 2018
January 19, 2018
January 22, 2018
June 4, 2018
June 5, 2018
June 6, 2018
June 7, 2018
June 8, 2018

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 EMERGENCY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
1. Fire Drill Regulation – State law dictates that every school have a fire drill during the first week of
school, as well as one each subsequent month during which students are in the building.

A. Signal for drill: A very shrill, high-pitched continuous sound. Anytime the fire alarm sounds,
everyone must evacuate the building.

B. Assign two students and alternates to close all windows and doors as soon as the alarm has sounded.
First students passing through outside doors should hold them open for others.

C. Teachers should leave the classroom last (student leader should be appointed to lead the group out of
the building).

D. Do not run. Walk quickly to the proper exit. Do not allow students to leisurely saunter out of the
building. Move them along quickly and quietly! There is absolutely no talking or playing. Teachers
and students should regard every fire drill as a real fire!

E. Once outside, classes form a single file line away from all buildings.

F. There is no talking or noise inside or outside of the building.

G. Teachers are to check the roll outside of the building to ensure that all students are accounted for.

H. Classes stay together while teachers check to see that they have the same students outside that they had
inside the building.

I. Return to the building when the signal/directions are given.

J. Regulations will be posted on the bulletin board in each room and studied by students so they will know
proper procedures. Each teacher is responsible for stressing to his/her students the importance of
smooth, orderly fire drills and the significance of proper behavior.

K. Physical education classes on the field will cease activity and line up on the field as instructed by the
teacher.

L. All persons in the building at the time of the fire drill are requested to leave the building. This includes
faculty/staff, students and visitors.

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 FIRE DRILL EXITS

Rooms & Area Exit

100, 101, 103 Through student commons to the front visitors parking lot
(across from cafeteria)

Cafeteria Out back door by water fountains (or out one of two
entrances through student commons; continue through main
entrance), then out to visitors parking (across from
cafeteria)

102, 110, 112 (Drama), shops Out west exit to second row of parking spaces

104 Out west exit to parking lot to second row of parking

spaces

105 Through 106, turn left, out north exit, turn left to second
row of side parking lot

106 Out door, turn left, out north exit, turn left to parking lot

109 Out door, turn right, out west exit to oppose side of water
tank

107, 108 Out door, turn right, out west exit to oppose side of water
tank

Gym (Main Building) Exit through main entrance to visitor’s parking lot

Girls’ old locker room Out door, turn right, out north exit, turn left to opposite side
of water tank

Boys’ old locker room Out door, turn left, exit through center doors (near “The
Block”) exit, turn left to opposite side of water tank

Main Office, School Counseling, 216 Exit via main entrance; stand behind flag-pole

217, 219 Turn right from classroom, proceed to end of hall, turn
right out south exit … proceed to grass area in front of
tennis courts

222,223, 225, 229 Turn left from classroom, out south exit …
(ROTC Office), Publications proceed to grass area in front of tennis courts

230, 231 Through East Wing, out to hall, turn right, out south exit …
proceed to grass area in front of tennis courts

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Rooms & Area Exit

233, 234, 235 Through West Wing, turn left at center hall… proceed
down Main Hall steps through front doors to visitors
parking lot

239, 240, 242, 243 Through North courtyard exit into hallway, turn right exit
through center doors (“The Block”), proceed to the “Pit”

Media Center Exit through main Media Center doors; turn right at center
hall and go down steps and out to flag-pole.

255, 256 Through Northeast courtyard exit into hallway, turn left,
out northeast exit, proceed to the “Pit”

258, 259, 260, Lounge, Out the door, turn right, out northeast exit to the “Pit”
268, 269

277, 278 Turn right, down steps, right turn proceed out north exit,
left to opposite side of water tank

279, 280 Turn right, down hall to left, out north exit, down steps
beside Building 400 to the “Pit”

287, 288 Left out of classroom; left to the back doors; turn right and
proceed to near wooded area.

300, 302, 304 Turn left through north exit, turn left down sidewalk to
grass area in front of tennis courts

301, 303, 305 Go right and through north exit, turn left down sidewalk to
grass area in front of tennis courts

306, 308, 310, 312, 314 Proceed right and through south exit to tennis courts

311, 313, 315 Proceed left and through south exit to tennis courts

400, Office Exit classroom, turn left and exit building; turn left,
proceed down steps to “Pit” area

Upper rooms 401, 402 Exit straight out of building; turn left, proceed down steps
to “Pit” area

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Rooms & Area Exit

Upper room 403 Proceed right, exit building, turn left proceed down steps to
“Pit” area

Upper room 404 Proceed left, exit building, turn left proceed down steps to
“Pit” area

Upper rooms 406, 407, 409, 411 Proceed left, exit door. Go down steps, turn right and use
the old sidewalk to the soccer/baseball field.

Upper rooms 405, 408, 410 Proceed right, exit door. Go down steps, turn right, and use
the old sidewalk to the soccer/baseball field.

Bottom rooms 412, 413, 414, Exit classroom, proceed straight across the
415,416, 417, 418, 419 roadway to the "Pit" area

601, Athletic Trainer's Room File out of both sets of double doors. Turn right and exit
through doors facing soccer field to far side of parking lot

600/ Auxiliary Gym Exit through rear doors; proceed to the soccer field
(First coach to reach gate assumes responsibility to unlock
gate then relock once drill is over)

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Tornado Drill Procedures:

2. Tornado Drill Regulations

Signal: Two long consecutive rings on the bell system.

Teachers and students are to proceed quickly and quietly to the designated tornado shelter area. Once in
the correct area, assume the protective “curled position” facing the wall. Everyone gets on his/her knees,
faces the wall, bows head down as low as possible, places hands over the back of the head.

A. Mobile Units/Day Care

All occupants in Mobile Unit 500 and NNHS students in the Daycare Center are to enter the doors
leading towards the cafeteria hall, turn left on the hall behind the gym, and assume the curled position
in the corridor where the locker rooms are located (behind the gym). The children and teachers in
Daycare Center are to go to the center storage room of the Daycare Center and assume the “curled
position” on interior walls.

B. Business/Computer Education Building

All occupants are to enter the main hallway between the interior walls of Rooms 300, 301, 314, and 315.

C. Rooms 222 through 269

Occupants in these rooms are to remain in their respective rooms but are to position themselves along
the wall adjacent to the corridor. Please be sure to stay away from the windows.

D. Rooms 277 through 288

Occupants in these rooms are to enter the corridor in front of these rooms, move close to the center of
the hall, and assume the curled position.

E. Media Center

All Media Center occupants (workers, classes, etc.) will use the main office hallway, in front of the
ROTC classrooms and girls’ bathroom. Occupants will use the fire exits. All occupants in rooms in the
interior of the Media Center are to align themselves along the walls away from the windows in their
classrooms in the “curl position”.

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F. Gym (also physical education students outside on an athletic field)

All occupants in the gym or on an athletic field are to report to the girls’ and boys’ locker rooms and
assume the “curled position”. In the event students are already in the locker rooms, they will simply
assume the “curled position”.

G. Room 107, 108, 109, 111

All occupants in these areas should enter the hall in front of these rooms and occupy the area from the
steps to the girls’ restroom and assume the “curled position”.

H. Rooms 104, 105, 106

Occupants in classrooms 105, 106 are to position themselves along the right side wall of that classroom
that leads to the outside hall.

Occupants in the 104 are to use the rear wall of that area.

I. Electrical Trades 102

Occupants are to report to the office and storage area adjacent to the Electrical Shop or use the hallway
between the cafeteria and the Health Occupations classroom.

J. Room 103

See procedures for Electrical Trades room.

K. Office Area

Occupants are to use the wall between the main office and Guidance department and assume the
“curl position”.

L. Room 217

Occupants should use the corridor wall adjacent to room. Please stay away from the windows and
assume the curled position.

M. Room 219

Occupants should use the inner storage room and assume the “curled position”.

N. Rooms 412 through 418 (Even and odd numbers)

Occupants should use the back wall in the various rooms, away from the windows, and assume the
“curled position”.

O. Rooms 401 through 411 (Odd numbers)

Occupants should enter the main hallway on that floor and assume the “curled position” between rooms
403 and 411. Do not go past 411 where the exit door is located.
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 P. Rooms 400 through 410 (Even numbers)-Office

Occupants should enter the main hallway on that floor and assume the “curled position” between rooms
402 and 410. Do not go past 410 where the exit door is located.

Q. Cafeteria

All occupants should exit through the stage doors (Rooms 100 and 101) and line up on the inner wall
along the small hallway on the north side of the cafeteria, on the west gym wall from corner near the
boys bathroom down to the gazebo, and on the hall side of the boys restroom wall.

R. 600/Auxiliary Gym

Occupants in the Auxiliary Gym should exit the gym through the doors at the west end of the gym.
They should proceed to the Art room hall and assume the “curled position” on both walls just outside the
Art room.

Occupants in the men’s locker room should assume the “curled position” on the west and south walls of
the locker room.

Occupants in the women’s locker room should assume the “curled position” on the west and north walls
of the locker room.

Occupants in the Weight room and Band room should exit through the double doors and assume the
“curled position” on both inner walls from the fire doors back to the intersection by the Weight room.

ACTIVITY BUSES

1- Teachers must fill out a Field Trip Request Form. All requests must be turned in two weeks before the
Board meeting before the trip. Board meetings are generally held on the first Monday of each month.
Current rate is $2.32 a mile.
2- The teacher/coach is responsible for arranging the driver. If given ample time, the activity bus coordinator
can help with this.
3- Activity bus keys are issued by Mrs. Haggerty. Once trip is completed, the bus driver is to immediately
return the key to teacher/coach who will then return the key to Mrs. Haggerty. If the bus is returned after
school hours, the key should be placed in the key drop box located on the white pole inside of the fenced
area behind Mr. Tharrington’s shop.
4- Prior to the trip, Mrs. Haggerty will also issue the teacher a Bus Mileage Slip. Upon completion of the trip,
this slip, along with the key, should be given directly to Mrs. Haggerty or placed in the key drop box if
returning after hours.
5- No key will be given until a valid driver’s license is presented.
6- In the event a bus has to be picked up from the garage, it should be picked up by 5:00 p. m. Monday through
Friday. For weekend trips, buses should be picked up by 5:00 p. m. on Friday.

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7- The driver is responsible for leaving the bus perfectly clean. The box in the bus is to be used for trash.
Under no circumstances is the trash to be swept onto the grass or the parking lot at Northern Nash or the bus
garage. A fine may be assessed to the driver if the bus is left dirty.
8- If the bus is damaged or is malfunctioning in some way, the driver is responsible for completing an Activity
Bus Check Sheet and returning it to Mrs. Haggerty. These forms can be picked up from the main office.
9- Upon returning to Northern Nash, do not park activity buses in the school bus parking spaces. Activity
buses are to be parked around the perimeter of the school bus parking lot. In addition, do not park an
activity bus in front of the green garbage dumpsters.

ACCIDENT REPORTS

Any time a student has an accident or is injured on school grounds, an accident report must be completed and
filed with Mrs. Bowens. If the student needs medical attention, notify the main office immediately. If
necessary, an administrator will be called to assess the situation. It is always good policy to call the parents and
inform them, regardless of how minor the accident or injury appears to be.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements are made to all classrooms via the PA system in the morning and at the end of the day if
necessary. Anyone wishing an announcement to be made should email it to the front office and copy Mr.
O’Brien to be posted on the school website. “All call” announcements will be made during the day only in
times of emergency or extreme importance and when approved by the administration.
Daily announcements will be visible on the monitor in the teacher mailroom and emailed each school day.

ATTENDANCE REPORTS

Please be mindful of the following items when reporting your classroom attendance each day:

1- Attendance must be entered into PowerSchool within the first 10 minutes of class of each class
period. This serves as a safe schools measure as well as accounting for student attendance.

2- Check-ins and check-outs will be corrected by office personnel only if attendance status for the class
period changes.

3- State law requires that a child be present at least one-half of the instructional day in order to be
recorded present for daily attendance. The child must be present at least one-half of the class period to be
recorded present for that period.

4- Correction forms must be completed by the teacher if attendance errors are found after the 5 day
attendance window is closed for teacher entry. This only applies after the first 10 days of attendance has
been recorded.

5- Students who have not been excused for attendance by the school are considered to be unlawfully
absent. After 3 consecutive days of unlawful absences, the teacher should report the student to Counseling
for follow-up before student is in violation for attendance. Once a student is in 10-day attendance violation
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 and is 16 years of age, a Central Office approval must be granted before the student can be dropped from
membership. The 10-day rule does not apply to suspensions.

CARE OF SCHOOL BUILDING

1- All teachers should instruct students in the care and usage of all school property.
2- Teachers should report all damage to school property immediately to the administration.
3- If repairs to school property are necessary, please complete the Maintenance Referral Form for Mr.
Crosby. He will then notify the District Maintenance Office himself, either by phone or through
work order. Under no circumstances are teachers to call the District Maintenance Office.
4- Please make sure that all windows and doors are locked at the end of the day.
5- If your classroom is not being cleaned in an acceptable manner, please notify Mr. Crosby.

CHILD ABUSE

Any teacher or staff member that suspects that any child is abused or neglected is required to share that
information with a counselor or administrator. If the suspicion is strong enough, then a report will be filed with
the Nash or Edgecombe County Department of Social Services.

The Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Board of Education Policy JGI addresses the issue of “Child Abuse.”

CLASS SYLLABUS

All teachers will provide a class syllabus to every student within the first week of class. This should include:
1. Classroom expectations
2. Grading procedures
3. Make-up process
4. Other information relevant to the class

CLEAN SWEEP/HALL SWEEP

To ensure the punctuality and success of our students at Northern Nash, “Clean Sweep” will help students arrive
at their class on time. This effort is aligned with the School Improvement Plan and the PBIS/MTSS initiative.

COPIER USE

1- Do not share your copier code for any reason

2- No students should use the copy machines.
3- If you have problems with the copier, notify Mrs. Bowens immediately. Do not attempt to fix the
machine yourself.
4- All copying must be done outside of the 90 minute block of instructional time. Teachers are expected to
be in their teaching stations teaching during instructional time and not at the copier.
5- Copiers are to be used for school use only.
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6- Copyright laws should be observed. If in doubt, refer to the section on “Copyright Laws” in this handbook
or ask Ms. Benbow in the Media Center.

COPYRIGHT LAWS

Fair use is a legal principle that defines the limitations on exclusive rights of copyright holders that applies to
only non-profit educational institutions and homebound instruction. The following factors are used to
determine fair use:
1- The Purpose and Character of Use. Is it of a commercial nature or is it for non-profit educational
purposes?
2- The Nature of the Copyrighted Work. Is it intended for educational use? Nonfiction materials are
easier to claim than creative works. Entertainment is less likely to be eligible for fair use.
3- The Amount of the Portion Used in Relation to the Copyrighted Work as a whole.
4- The effect of the use upon the potential market for, or value of, the copyrighted work.
Photocopying fair use:
1- A teacher can make a single copy of: book chapter, magazine or newspaper article, picture from a book,
magazine, or newspaper for scholarly research or for use in teaching.
2- A teacher can make multiple copies for the classroom of: poem of less than 250 words; complete article,
story, or essay of less than 2500 words; one graphic or picture per book or issue; combinations of prose,
poetry, and illustrations up to 10% of total.
3- Do not copy consumable materials such as workbooks, exercises, standardized tests, test booklets, and
answer sheets.
4- Do not copy anything as a substitute for purchase.
Audiovisual works fair use:
1- “For home use only” means for home use only.
2- Audiovisual works must be for face-to-face teaching activities that are written into the lesson plans.
3- Audiovisual works cannot be shown for entertainment or reward.
4- All Disney videos are banned from use unless proof of payment of performance rights is available.
5- Broadcast programs may be used for a period of 45 calendar days from the date of recording.
6- Broadcast programs may be used only once by individual teachers in the course of relevant teaching
activities.
7- No program may be recorded for an individual teacher more than one time.

Computer software fair use:

1- Unauthorized duplication constitutes infringement regardless of whether it is done for sale, free distribution, or
copier’s own use. It is punishable for up to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each violation.
2- Rental, leasing, or lending of software is illegal without permission of copyright owner.
3- One backup copy of software may be kept for archival purposes only.
4- You don’t buy software; you borrow it.

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 COUNSELING PROCEDURES

The Counseling Department is committed to providing the most appropriate service to every Northern Nash
High School student. It is vital that students are given every opportunity to develop a counseling rapport with
their own counselor of record. Faculty members should facilitate this by providing students with the name of
their individual counselor and by encouraging students to meet with that person as needed.

This year, counseling responsibilities will be fulfilled according to alphabets and by grade levels. At various
times, counselors will visit the classrooms to deliver interdisciplinary group instruction. These requests will be
made well in advance and scheduled at the convenience of the classroom teacher.
Counselors and Assignments to Students by Alphabet:

Kerri McClain A-G

Jacqueline Allen H-P
Tara Burnette Q-Z

Routine Visits to the Counseling Center:

1- Students may visit the counseling center before and after school and during their lunch periods.
2- Students should not be sent to the counseling center during class to make appointments, pick up
applications, request schedule changes, etc. unless:
a. they have an appointment slip signed by their counselor, or
b. the teacher receives a telephone call requesting that an individual student be permitted to leave the
classroom to meet with their counselor, or
c. the student appears to be experiencing an emotional crisis.

Crisis Counseling Referrals

For students with a crisis, escort the student to the counseling department immediately.

DISCIPLINE

Good, sound classroom discipline is essential to any school program. Not only do sound discipline practices
enhance safe and healthful surroundings, but they also foster higher academic achievement. Each teacher is
expected to establish, from the first day of school, expectations for students’ acceptable behavior. Teachers
should always maintain a climate conducive to student learning.

Teachers must expect the very best from their students both academically and behaviorally. These high
expectations must be communicated to the students and reinforced throughout the year. Generally, students
behave as they perceive they are expected to behave. Communicate clear, positive, and high level academic
and behavioral expectations to students at all times.

The list below can help build positive relationships with your students:

1- The goal of any discipline plan is to change behavior.

2- Problems should be resolved with positive behavior techniques.
3- Be aware of the subliminal messages you send to students.
4- Never play “Gotcha” with a student. Do not back students into a corner.
5- Whenever possible, avoid verbal confrontations with students. Maintain dignity and correct students
away from their peers. Utilize redirects (PBIS).
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 6- Avoid idle threats. Let students know the consequences of their actions and be consistent.
7- Be sensitive to your students’ feelings. Avoid “put downs.”
8- Let students know that you will not tolerate anything less than their best.
9- Talk to your students.
10- Use polite and respectful language with your students and other staff members. You are the
professional adult.

EXEMPTIONS FROM FINAL EXAMINATIONS

Students in grades 9 thru 12 are eligible for exemptions from non-state final exams. In order for students
to be exempted from an exam, the exam itself must not be state-mandated, (EOC’s, North Carolina Final
Exams, etc.), and any student who seeks exemption from an exam must have attained an “A” average in
the class and must not have acquired more than three (3) absences during the semester from the class in
which the exemption is requested. Students who are absent from school because they are exempt from an
exam must still be considered absent and will be counted absent.

*Students may not make up seat time to meet attendance requirements for exam exemption.

FACILITY USE

Any teacher needing to use any part of the Northern Nash High School facility should check with Mr. Crosby
regarding availability. Any and all use of athletic facilities must also be cleared with our Athletic Director, Ms.
Patricia Haggerty. In cases where the building, or parts of the building are rented by a club, group, or
organization, a Building Utilization Form must be completed. Direct all inquiries of this nature to Mr. Crosby.

FEES
Optional Fees

School Insurance (Grades K – 12) ………………………School Time Protection

………………………24 Hour Protection
………………………Dental

Insurance will be available for students and handled directly through the company.

School Breakfast (all grades) ………………………………. per day $ 1.00

………………………………. reduced will receive a free breakfast
………………………………. Adult A la carte

School Lunch (grades 6-12) .………………………………per day $2.30

...……………………………..reduced $ .40
..……………………………...Adult A la carte

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Class Dues

Homeroom teachers are asked to make every effort to collect students’ dues during the first ten days of school.
Class dues will be the same this year as in the past:

Grade 9 ………………………………………………. $10.00

Grade 10…………………………………….………….$10.00
Grade 11………………………………………………. $10.00
Grade 12………………………………………………. $10.00

Teachers should emphasize to all students that in order for them to attend the Northern Nash Junior-Senior
Prom, all class dues must have been paid from the previous year(s), as well as the dues for his/her current grade
level. If these dues are not paid by February 1, 2018 the student will be charged a $5.00 late fee. All class dues
and fees must be paid in order to participate in graduation exercises.
FEES COLLECTION

1- All fees and other money collected by the teacher will be turned in to Mrs. Bowens before 11:30 a. m. the
day on which the money is collected.
For money turned in to you:
a. Give an itemized receipt.
b. Record in the appropriate receipt book.
c. Be sure the amount given you is correct.
2- Money collected after 11:30 a. m. still needs to be turned in to Mrs. Bowens the day on which it is collected.
3- Money should be sealed in coin envelopes, bearing name, date, amount, and the fund to which the money is
to be credited. A receipt will be issued to the teacher by Mrs. Bowens and attached to the receipt book.
4- Fill out the Daily Deposit Report Form each time you turn in money. If you are doing a fundraiser, you will
need to fill out a Summary of Fund Raising Activity Form. Both of these forms are available from Mrs.
Bowens and need to be returned to her the same day on which the money is received.
5- Instruct students to bring the correct amount of money needed. To have too much money for the receipts
issued is as serious as having too little. Be accurate! If in doubt, ask before you act.
6- Any time a receipt is voided, the white copy must be attached to the yellow copy. Then you may write
“Void” on that receipt.
7- Before accepting a check from any student, have the student write his or her name, address, telephone
number, homeroom teacher, and room number on the lower part of the check. This will enable us to trace
those checks returned to us by the bank.
8- Do not leave money for which you are responsible unattended at any time for any reason unless you
can afford to replace it. You are accountable for all money you collect.
9- Do not leave money in your classroom overnight and never leave money for Mrs. Bowens in her box.
10- Do not send money or receipt book to the office by a student. Always give the money you collected to Mrs.
Bowens yourself.
11- No teacher will collect any additional fees without consulting the principal.
12- Requests for checks to be written should be turned in on Mondays and Wednesdays. Checks will be written
twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) unless an emergency situation dictates that we do otherwise.
13- Keep your receipt book and turn it in at the end of the year.

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 FIELD TRIPS

Field trips can serve as a valuable educational experience. Occasionally, there will be field trips planned for
various classes and/or clubs. It is a privilege to participate in a field trip. Therefore, students who are not
performing well in their coursework, are displaying inappropriate behavior, or are violating school policies and
procedures, may be denied the opportunity to participate in a field trip. (The principal holds the authority to
deny field trip participation.) Parent permission will be required for each student before he/she is allowed to
attend a field trip. All field trips must be pre-approved in accordance with the Nash-Rocky Mount Public
Schools Board of Education Policy 3320, addressing the issue of “School Trips.” A Field Trip Request Form is
required in advance for any field trip.

If you need an activity bus, please refer to the section in this handbook entitled “Activity Buses” for instructions
on how to secure one. All efforts should be made to ensure that all trips are safe and properly supervised. As a
result, the student: adult ratio should be at least 10:1 on all field trips.

FUNDRAISING

1- Anyone wishing to sponsor a fund-raising activity must complete a Request for Fund Raising Project form.
These may be obtained from Mrs. Bowens.
2- No outside organizations are allowed to conduct fund-raising activities on the Northern Nash High School
campus at any time.
3- No individual or group of individuals will be allowed to conduct fund-raising activities on the school
campus without the written permission of the principal or his designee.
4- Only school-sponsored organizations are allowed to conduct fund-raising activities.
5- No fund-raising activity will extend beyond a one month period of time.
6- A school club/organization may submit one fund-raising request for each semester.
7- There will be no solicitations or any type of fund-raising allowed during class time.
8- Money generated from fundraising activities and the receipt book must be turned in each day no later than
11:30 a. m. Once the fund-raising activity has been completed, a Summary of Fund Raising Activity form
must be submitted to Mrs. Bowens.
9- All fund-raising activities must be handled through a school account.
10- Under no circumstances should an employee or student be required to make a contribution or purchase.
11- Door to door solicitations by students are prohibited.

GRADE REPORTING

All grades must be kept to update in PowerSchool. Teachers should adhere to the following requirements for
inputting grades:
Daily and routine assignments within 3 days
Unit Test & Projects within 5 days
GUEST SPEAKERS

Any teacher wishing to have a guest speaker must first get approval from the administration. All guest speakers
should support and reinforce the curriculum content of the class. Under no circumstances should a guest

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speaker attempt to promote or advertise commercial items or activities. Guest speakers should also refrain from
promoting their personal religious beliefs and ideals to the group.

HALL PASSES

Teachers should not allow students to leave the classroom without a proper hall pass. Students will need to have
this pass with them with the date, time, and teacher initial in ink. Student will return it upon returning to the
classroom. Any student leaving the classroom must have teacher permission and a hall pass with the time he/she
left the room. Teachers should use sound judgment in determining if and when a student should leave their
class. Just because a student asks to leave the classroom does not mean the teacher has to allow him/her to do
so. Use wise judgment and common sense.

*No students should be out of class during the first and last 15 minutes of each period.

HOMEWORK

Homework should be an integral part of every student’s instructional program. In the appropriate amounts,
homework can be an important vehicle through which academic skills and content can be mastered and
enhanced. Guidelines are listed below:

1- Students should not be assigned unreasonable amounts of homework.

2- Homework assignments should be meaningful.
3- Homework assignments should never be given as punishment.

INCLEMENT WEATHER
If inclement weather threatens the opening of school, teachers should check the following media outlets for any
news concerning delays and cancellations:
Television Stations

WRAL Channel 5
WITN Channel 7
WNCT Channel 9
WTVD Channel 11
Time Warner Channels 95/97

The Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Educational Cable Access station is found on Channel 3.

Radio Stations (AM) Radio Stations (FM)

WPTF 680 WSRV 92.1
WCEC 810 WQDR 94.7
WKIX 850 WKTC 95.5
WEED 1360 WYLT 96.1
WVOT 1400 WYYD 96.5
WRMT 1490 WTRG 100.7
WRAL 101.5

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 WDNC 105.1
WYYD 108

In addition to these media, Mr. Hopkins will send out a ConnectEd via telephone regarding delays and
cancellations. If no announcement is made, assume that there is no change in the schedule. All announcements
are generally made before 6:30 a. m. If there are any questions regarding the opening of school, check the
Nash-Rocky Mount Schools website.
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES

Daily instructional supplies such as construction paper, paper clips, etc., may be requested through Mrs.
Bowens in the front office.

KEYS

The security of the school is a very important aspect of the proper functioning of the school. Keys will be
issued to teachers according to the specific rooms in which they teach. Master keys will be issued only to
specific school personnel. If a key is lost, please report it to Mr. Crosby immediately. Do not allow students to
use keys.

LESSON PLANS

Lesson plans are brief snapshots of where you are and what is happening in the class. Written lesson plans,
using the provided instructional framework template, are required of all teachers and should be available when
requested by an administrator. The important aspects of developing lesson plans are that they:

1- Align with the Common Core State Standards/ Essential Standards /Objectives
2- Utilize the Rigor/Relevance Framework. (Moving students to Quad D)
3- Provide documentation that the teacher is adhering to the CCSS
4- Integrate Technology into lessons using researched-based strategies
5- Serve as a reference for future lesson planning
6- Lesson plans should be continually revised to reflect the most current student data, including
planned intervention activities/lessons
7- Are student-centered

Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Board of Education Policy addresses “Lesson Plans.”

Substitute Lesson Plans

Each teacher must have a Substitute Folder in the classroom that contains the following:

1- Crisis Response Plan

2- Daily lesson plan
3- Seating chart
4- Duty roster
5- Class roster
6- Directions for taking attendance

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 7- Bell schedule
8- Names of teacher(s)/students who can assist
9- Instructions for getting disciplinary assistance
10- Lunch schedule
11- Any additional information specific to the class
Once you return from your absence, you will be given a Substitute Teacher Evaluation Form. Complete the
form and return it to Mrs. Bowens by the end of the first day you return to work. The substitute teacher will
also be given an End-of-the-Day Report to leave notes for you.

Emergency Lesson Plans

Each teacher must have a set of Emergency Lesson Plans on file in the principal’s office no later than the
second week of each semester. These plans should be generic and used only in the event the teacher is
involved in an emergency situation and cannot prepare plans for the substitute. Emergency Lesson Plans are
not to be confused with the Substitute Lesson Plans.

LOCKER ASSIGNMENTS

Lockers are assigned at the beginning of the school year to any student who desires one. All students will be
given the opportunity to request a locker during the first few days of school. Students will need to go by the
main office and pick up a slip to request a locker. Mr. Tharrington will contact the student to assign the locker.
(See Student Handbook for Locker rules and procedures.)

MEDIA CENTER

1- The media center is available for research and academic work.

2- Students are expected to enter with a pass from a teacher and are expected to be prepared to work and stay
on task, respecting the rights of those around them. Students should sign in upon entering the media center.
3- Teachers must schedule the use of the media center for classes prior to the day of the visit.
4- Classes will not be allowed to work in the media center without adult supervision. It is the responsibility of
the teacher to provide such supervision, not the media center staff.
5- A substitute teacher will not be allowed to bring a class to the media center unless the visit has been
scheduled with the media center staff by the regular teacher prior to the visit.
6- Magazines and periodicals are available upon request and need to be signed out at the circulation desk. A
list of periodicals will be located at the circulation desk.
7- Classes have priority for use of the computer lab. Computers inside the media center are reserved for
students during lunch; otherwise, they may be scheduled by teachers.
8- Teachers may reserve the computer lab or the computers inside the Media Center for half of the class
period. Please sign up at the circulation desk.

PARKING
Reserved parking spaces are available for all teachers and staff. Parking hangers should be prominently
displayed on your rearview mirror. Under no circumstances should a staff member park in an area or space that
is not assigned to him or her. Direct all questions related to parking to Mrs. Bowens.

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 PLANNING PERIODS
Planning periods are to be used to collaborate in PLCs and plan instructional activities. Planning periods
should be used in a constructive manner. If a teacher needs to leave campus during his or her planning
period, speak with an administrator and check out through the front office.

POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Board of Education Policy 7720 addresses the issue of “Political
Activities.” As an employee, certain limitations are placed on teachers and staff to protect the interests of the
school and the school system.

POSTERS/HANDBILLS

Central Office approval is required to distribute materials or to display posters and handbills on events and
activities not related specifically to Northern Nash High School or the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools.
Teachers are invited and encouraged to display materials regarding school-related activities and events. It is
the responsibility of the teacher or sponsor to ensure that all materials are in good taste and of good
quality and are removed in a timely manner.

PURCHASE ORDERS

No purchase orders exceeding $100.00 are to be expended from a club account without administrative approval.
Do not purchase anything for the school, club, class, or individual without first obtaining permission from the
principal. A purchase order must be obtained before any purchase can be made. Anyone purchasing materials
without prior approval of the principal will not be reimbursed. Teachers are also never to accept anything on
loan or on a trial basis from a company without approval from the principal.

RELIGION IN THE CLASSROOM

Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Board of Education Policy 3515 addresses the issue of “Religion in the
Schools.” All employees should be aware that practices and procedures within the school must reflect the
philosophy that recognition of religion in the schools must be educational in nature and that the schools must be
sensitive to all religious beliefs.

REPORT CARDS

Northern Nash High School evaluates each student’s academic progress using a report card. Report cards are
issued every nine weeks. Each teacher will inform the student in writing about his/her grading policy at the
beginning of each semester and include it in the class syllabus. Departments will also need to submit their
grading policy to the main office prior to the beginning of school. Grades are numerical, with a grade of 60
being the lowest passing grade. The grading scale is as follows:
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 “A” 90-100
“B” 80-89
“C” 70-79
“D” 60-69
“F” 59 and below

Interim progress reports will be distributed at the midpoint of each grading period.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Board of Education Policy 1710/4021/7230 addresses the issue of sexual
harassment. The Board of Education recognizes that sexual harassment is a serious problem in our society and
vows that each report will result in an immediate investigation and, if warranted, corrective action.

Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to, any of the following behaviors:
1- sexual innuendoes or other suggestive comments
2- sexual humor or jokes
3- offensive notes, drawings, or pictures
4- sexual propositions, insults, or threats
5- whistling, suggestive or insulting sounds or gestures of a sexual nature
6- displaying, viewing, or referencing pornographic or sexually explicit material
7- unwelcome or offensive touching of the body, including but not limited to brushing, patting,
pinching, etc.
8- any form of sexual assault or threat of sexual assault

MEETINGS

Wednesdays are reserved for staff meetings, departmental meetings, and other school-related gatherings.

1st Wednesday - Leadership Team Meeting 3:00 pm

2nd Wednesday - Staff Meetings – 3:00 pm
3rd Wednesday - Beginning Teacher and ILT Meeting 3:00
Knight Time - PLC /Departmental Meetings

Department meetings will be scheduled monthly by each department. These dates will be communicated to the
administration in advance.

The minutes of all meetings should be submitted to the principal. Administrative liaisons for each department
should be invited to departmental meetings.

STAFF/STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS

The relationship between the staff and the students should be one of cooperation, understanding, and mutual
respect. The staff has the responsibility to provide an atmosphere conducive to learning and to motivate each
student to perform to his/her capacity. Mutual respect should be shown at all times between students and staff.

Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Board of Education Policy 4040/7310 addresses “Staff-Student Relations.”

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 STUDENT MEDICATIONS

Under no circumstances should a teacher administer any medication to a student. This includes over-the-
counter items as aspirin, Tylenol, sinus tablets, etc. Policy 6125 of the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools
Board of Education Policy Manual discourages students from taking any kind of medication during the school
day. If medication is needed by the student during the day, the parent/guardian must complete a Medication
Form. The form should be updated at the beginning of each year, as well as anytime a medication dosage is
changed. If a student is in need of medication, send him/her to the school nurse or to the main office so that a
parent can be notified.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Northern Nash High School uses an Absence Management system (formerly AESOP). Do not call Mrs. Bowens
unless it is an emergency. If a substitute is not called by 6:00 am, Mrs. Bowens will attempt to reach one at that
time.

1. To log in to Aesop, type http://www.aesoponline.com in your web browser’s address bar (on mobile
devices, type m.aesoponline.com).
2. Enter your ID number and PIN. Then, click Login. (Can’t remember your login info? If you’re having
trouble logging in, click the Login Problems link next to the “Login” button for more information).
3. You can enter a new absence right from your Aesop home page under the Create Absence tab.
4. Fill out the absence details including the date of the absence, the absence reason, notes to the
administrator or substitute, and more. You can also attach files to the absence from here.
5. When you’ve completed entering the absence details, click the Create Absence button.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask Mrs. Bowens.

If you know you are going to be out, please see Mrs. Bowens to complete a Request for Leave Form.
If you must be out of school, please be sure that you leave very explicit lesson plans for your substitute teacher.
Be sure that your plans are of good quality and relate to the curriculum. Make sure that your plans are designed
so that someone who may or may not have a background in the subject matter can execute them with relative
ease. A good rule of thumb is to leave 120 minutes worth of work for your students. Please be considerate of
them and do everything in your power to make their experience an enjoyable one. For more information
regarding substitute teachers, see the section in this handbook entitled “Lesson Plans.”

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 SUPERVISION
1- Students must never be left unsupervised in any classroom or instructional area. Unsupervised
students will generally become involved in undesirable behavior.
2- If a teacher has an emergency and must leave the classroom, he or should contact a co-worker to cover the
class until further arrangements can be made.
3- All staff members should stand in the hallway at their classroom door to greet students and monitor
behavior.
4- All staff members should monitor student bathrooms as often as possible for undesirable behavior.
5- All staff members should strictly adhere to assigned duty schedules.

TARDY POLICY
It is the students’ responsibility to get to class on time. Students are considered tardy when they are not
inside the appropriate classroom and prepared to begin class when the tardy bell rings. The daily schedule
allows students seven minutes for transition to first period and five minutes for all other class changes. Students
are not to loiter in the halls or in the restrooms between classes. Teachers are required to adhere to the
following tardy policy each semester:

 1st and 2nd tardies = Warning and parent contact (Completed by Teacher)
 3rd, 4th, and 5th tardies = After School Detention (Parental contact and referral to ISS Coordinator)
 6th and 7th tardies = ISS (Referral to Admin.)
 8th tardy = 2 days of ISS (Referral to Admin.)
 9th and subsequent tardies = 2 days OSS (Referral to Admin.)

Submit all tardy referrals to Mrs. Barbara Williams daily.

TEACHER DRESS

Teachers should familiarize themselves with Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Board of Education Policy
7340, which addresses “Employee Dress and Appearance.” It is important for all teachers to recognize the
fact that they are role models for our students and should dress as such.

TEACHER/STAFF EVALUATIONS

All staff will be evaluated throughout the school year by various administrators.

TEACHERS’ LOUNGE

The teachers' lounges are provided for teachers to take a quick break or to have a place to go before and after
school, during lunch, or during their planning period. Vending machines are available in the lounges for
teachers’ use only. Under no circumstances are students to go into the teachers' lounges. Items placed in the
refrigerators need to be removed each week. Please do not leave cans or bottles of liquid in the freezers.
Teachers are not to purchase vending items for students.

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 TEACHERS' MAILBOXES

Each teacher has a mailbox located in the main office. Mailboxes should be checked both before and after
school. Because of privacy issues, do not send students to retrieve the contents of your mailbox.
TEACHERS' WORK SCHEDULE
The minimum work schedule for teachers when students are in school is 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p. m. On days when
the students are not in school, the minimum work schedule is from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p. m. (one hour for lunch).
If there are circumstances that prevent you from being at school on time, please notify the main office
beforehand so that provisions can be made for class coverage. If you need to leave school early, you must get
approval from an administrator. Please be professional with regard to arriving and leaving school at the
designated times.

TELEPHONES

1- School telephones are for school business only.

2- Personal calls should not be made during instructional time.
3- Emergency messages will be delivered immediately to the staff member.
4- Students are not allowed to use the in-house school phone except for emergencies.

TEXTBOOKS/LAPTOPS
Textbooks will be issued during workdays from the bookroom.

The process utilized for issuing laptops will be shared by Ms. Patricia Benbow.

DIGITAL RESOURCES

1- All videos shown in the classroom should be used to enhance and facilitate student learning as it relates to
the curriculum.
2- All commercial videos should first be approved by the Principal before being shown. A Video Approval
Form is available in the main office and should be submitted at least one week prior to the expected date of
the video being shown.
3- Due to copyright regulations, a commercial video can only be shown in class if it is owned by the person
showing the video or by the school itself.
4- Any video that contains graphic violence, excessive offensive language, and nudity should not be shown.
5- No commercial video should be shown in class unless the teacher has previewed it beforehand.
6- Any video shown in class should be accompanied by a corresponding and meaningful assignment.
BOARD POLICIES
See the link below for Nash-Rocky Mount Schools Board Policies:

TESTING CODE OF ETHICS Policy Code: 3410

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“All Testing Personnel, Teachers, and Administrators are required to be familiar with and adhere to the Testing
Code of Ethics for State Tests and Individual School Tests.”
Failure to follow the Code may result in disciplinary sanctions including termination or revocation of
Administrative and/or teaching license.

Refer to Board Policy 3410

Legal References: G.S. 115C – 36
Grading Scales

● All students in grades 3-12 will receive letter grades based on a 10-point grading scale:
o A – 90-100
o B – 80-89
o C – 70-79
o D – 60-69
o F – Below 60
● Grade point values for students in grades 9-12 will be calculated based on the following
conversion:
o A – 4.0
o B – 3.0
o C – 2.0
o D – 1.0
o F–0
● Point values for IB, AP, Community College and Honors courses change based on the following
chart.
Graduating Classes Freshmen Class of
2016, 2017, and 2015/2016 - Graduating
2018 Class of 2019 and Beyond
Honors 1 extra point 0.5 extra point
IB 2 extra points 1 extra point
AP 2 extra points 1 extra point
Community College Courses - 1 extra point 1 extra point
According to the 2014
Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement (CAA)

● Beginning with the graduating class of 2019 (freshmen class of 2015/2016) graduates will be
recognized using the following guidelines:
o Summa cum laude – Top 2% (weighted)
o Magna cum laude – Top 3% - 5% (weighted)
o Cum laude – Top 6% - 10% (weighted)

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