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Union Pines High School 2017-2018 Faculty Handbook Andrew McCormick, Principal Nick Capps, Assistant Principal Susan Rodriguez, Assistant Principal Travis Kemp, Assistant Principal TJ Martin, Principal Intern School Mission Statement The Viking mission is to provide engaging experiences so that our graduates become responsible and productive global citizens. School Vision Statement The viking vision is to create a safe, exciting environment where students become ethical, productive citizens and lifelong learners.

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Union Pines High School 2017-2018

Faculty Handbook

Andrew McCormick, PrincipalNick Capps, Assistant Principal

Susan Rodriguez, Assistant PrincipalTravis Kemp, Assistant Principal

TJ Martin, Principal Intern

School Mission Statement

The Viking mission is to provide engaging experiences so that our graduates become responsible and productive global citizens.

School Vision Statement

The viking vision is to create a safe, exciting environment where students become ethical, productive citizens and lifelong learners.

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Compliance with School and District PoliciesIt is the employee’s responsibility to follow Moore County School Board Policy. Ignorance of policy is never an excuse for behavior that may be inappropriate. Employees may access all of Moore County School’s policies via the “Board of Education” link on our website. As an additional reminder, Moore County Board of Education Policy 3050/4050 requires employer notification upon any charge of a crime or arrest. Employees should understand that any traffic ticket that cannot be paid off, such as a DWI, is not considered a minor traffic offense. Employees can find all applicable board policies at the following link:http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=389986089&depth=2&infobase=moore.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame

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Table of Contents

Administration Faculty and Staff Directory pp. 3 – 6 School Representatives p. 7 Policies and Procedures pp. 9 – 17 Bell Schedules p. 20 Appendix pp. 21 – 39

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Administration, Faculty and Staff DirectoryAdministrative Staff

Principal – Andy McCormick● LEA Responsibilities● Administrative School

Improvement/Design Team Representative● Budget and Finance Coordinator● Student Support/Counseling Services● Athletic Program Administrator – works

directly with Athletic Director● Master Schedule Administrator● Coordinator of Evaluation

Documents/Observation Schedule and collection for Central Office

● Skillful Observations● Attendance Appeals● Fire/Tornado/Lockdown/Inspection

Reporting● School-wide/District Calendar Coordinator● Clubs● Field Trip Approvals● CTE Liaison along with CDC● Announcements

Assistant Principal – Nick Capps (LEAD AP)● Attendance, Tardy, and Discipline Grade 10

and 11● LEA EC/SST Representative Grade 10 and

11● PE, JROTC, Foreign Language, Fine Arts

Department Liaison● Grounds, Facility, Custodial, and

Maintenance Administrator● Keys and Locker Administrator● Transportation and Bus Liaison● Textbook Administrator● The PLAN & ACT Testing Coordinator● Safe School Plan/SRO

Administrator/Critical Incident (Black Box) Coordinator

● Classified Evaluations

Assistant Principal – Sue Rodriguez● Attendance, Tardy, and Discipline 12● LEA EC/SST Representative Grade 12● Science, Math,, EC and Distance Learning

Department Liaison● School-wide Technology Liaison● At-Risk/CLC Liaison● Dropout Prevention Administrator● Primary Testing Coordinator (EOC, &

NCFE)● EVAAS Projection Reports/Roster

Verification & School Data● SchoolNet Benchmark/County

Assessments Coordinator

Assistant Principal – Travis Kemp● Attendance, Tardy, and Discipline Grade 9● LEA EC/SST Representative Grade 9● Professional Development Design● English and Social Studies Department

Liaison● PowerSchool & Teacher Gradebook

Facilitator● Staff Duty Assignments for Supervision● Gradpoint (Credit Recovery) Program

Monitor● Beginning and New Teacher Support

Coordinator

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Faculty and Student Support Staff

Guidance Counselors:Donna Everett: Last Names A – GJanice French: Last Names H – NRenee Portfilio: Last Names O - Z

Front Office StaffPhyllis Thomas – Admin Assistant/ReceptionDonna Long – AttendanceCathy Brady – Data Manager

Student Support:Scott Absher – At-Risk CoordinatorTimmy Bullins – SROBrenda Burch - Alternative DisciplineJanet Caddell – Scholarship CoordinatorWill Herring – Digital Integration FacilitatorJenn Kraft – Admin Assistant/RegistrarMelanie Lee - Career Development CoordinatorJohnitha Ellerby – Social WorkerCourtney Broadbent – PsychologistSharon Nichols – NurseStacy Patterson – Career & College Promise CounselorGregory Roper – Parking Lot Supervisor _____________– Speech-Language Pathologist

Custodial and Maintenance Staff:Michael CrawfordElder De La CruzGuadalupe AguilarKevin StuttsJoyce VampleWalter Brower – MCS MaintenanceBrenda Manueles

English Department:Holly BenedictKathryn BuieAmanda Himmelberger, ChairJames HorwathJoye KellyEdna HaywoodEdana McDonaldJohnna NallCora Prude

Math Department:Justin BlackburnLauren BowmanElaine EvertsLaura GilesBrian GrayDan Nicholson, ChairMatthew Purser

Science Department:William AllredGlenn Caviness, ChairRick JohnsonWendy LloydMichelle LynchTerrie McCrimmonWilliam MooreTerrie Nickens

Social Studies Department:

Jennifer Cunningham, ChairShawn DeJohnJim GibbonsRobert HobgoodKevin RobertsGreg Simmons

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Foreign Language Department:Josh CasselliusCarol Hill, ChairAlex Rodriguez

Fine Arts Department:

Robert HillMichael JonesJudy Osborne, ChairMichelle Parks

Career Technical Education Department:Kristin Blue, FoodsRandy Blue, Auto TechAlan Cox, Auto TechWilliam Garner, ConstructionKris Hipp, Health ScienceTeresa Little, FoodsVicky Locklear, Career ManagementGreg Mayer, Digital MediaThaddeus Davis, AgricultureJennifer Page, Health ScienceLeon Monroe, Comp. App.Rachel Parrish, AgricultureLowell SimonPaul von Hardenberg, Fund. of Tech.

Exceptional Education Department:Valerie BlueAmanda ClevengerDanielle Clothier, chairToni Douglas-BoneyRob HooksKathryn LockamyLeroy PaytonBrandon ReynoldsDoug StallsJessica TrevinoLeslie Barrett, TATamanda Comer, TACathy Bly, TAJason Kennedy, TAApril Miles,TALeonard Richardson, TAJames Sineath, TAChris Thomas, TADavid Johnson, TAMary White, TA

JROTC:Keith Dangerfield, ChairPhillip Enkema

Physical Education Department:Nick Boney, ChairValerie ManessEric MarionMatt Quinn

Distance Learning Labs:Joy Mercer & ____________________

Athletic Coaching Staff:Athletic Director – Bobby PurvisBaseball – Eric MarionBasketball (Boys) – Nick BoneyBasketball (Girls) – Greg MayerCheerleading – Kim SarnoTrack – Greg SimmonsCross Country/Track – Nathaniel CarterFootball – Matt QuinnGolf (Boys)– Alan Cox

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Golf (Girls) – Alan CoxSoftball – Brandon ReynoldsSoccer (Boys) –James Horwath Soccer (Girls) – James HorwathSwimming – Jen SchmitzVolleyball – Toni Douglas-BoneyWrestling – Brian GrayAthletic Trainer – Erin Samuels

For updated sports schedules, visit the UP website: http://www.ncmcs.org/domain/1445

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School Representatives

Moore County Schools2017-2018 School Representatives

Name of School: Union PinesCouncil/Group and

Contact Person➢ Representative’s Name

➢ Email

TAC (Teacher Advisory Council)Contact: Tim Locklair/Dr. Mike Metcalf

Lisa [email protected]

SSAC: (Support Staff Advisory Council)Contact: Anita Alpenfels/Mike Bundy/John Birath

Cathy [email protected]

SAC: (Student Advisory Council for Middle and High School Students)Contact: Dr. Seth Powers

Faith [email protected]

United Way:Contact: Catherine Murphy

Kim [email protected]

Perspective News Contact: Contact: Catherine Murphy

Johnna [email protected]

Webmaster:Contact: Catherine Murphy/John Patota

Jenn [email protected]

Volunteer Coordinator: Contact: Catherine Murphy/Debbie Thomas

Janet [email protected]

Testing Coordinator: Contact: Dr. Robin Calcutt

Susan [email protected]

Key Communicators:Contact: Catherine Murphy

Reverend Eugene Usseryhttp:www.sandhillsbaptist.org

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Policies and Procedures:

AccountingStaff members must issue receipts for all monies collected in the official receipt book. All monies must be turned into Kim Thompson, the bookkeeper, no later than 2:00 pm on the day they are collected. Money cannot be kept in the teacher’s possession overnight.

● Accept only checks made payable to UNION PINES HIGH SCHOOL● The sponsor/advisor of a student activity will receipt students and teachers for monies received for

fundraising.● The gatekeeper at athletic events will count the receipts at the end of the game and turn the money into the

athletic director or a designee. Attendance – Faculty and StaffThe school day for all teachers begins at 8:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm, regardless of your planning period. Teachers with first and fourth planning are expected to arrive at 8:00 am and leave no earlier than 4:00 pm. Errands and personal business should be taken care of outside of the school day – planning periods are set aside specifically for instructional planning, and it sets the wrong example for students and the community when teachers are not in school.

● Teachers or staff members who need to leave campus during the work day, for any reason, should confirm with an administrator and sign out in the notebook with the administrative assistant.

● Teachers and staff must sign in on Teacher Workdays and Professional Development days. In case of absence, faculty and staff are responsible for completing the AESOP process before 8pm the night before the absence – if you are unsure of this process, please see your Department Chair or Kim Thompson. Attendance – PowerSchool ProceduresPupil Enrollment - We must verify the enrollment and attendance of all pupils at the beginning of the school year. This verification is necessary both to establish actual membership and to begin action toward continued compliance with compulsory attendance.

● Class attendance rosters from PowerSchool are your official lists of students. ● In the first 10 days of school, return the printed first period roster to Cathy Brady immediately after first

period as well as entering your attendance in PowerSchool. ● If you have a student that is on your roster, but has not attended class, contact a guidance counselor to

confirm his/her enrollment. ● Students are dropped and added to courses by guidance counselors only. Students who have a schedule

change will receive a new copy of the schedule to show the teacher.Daily Attendance – Attendance is recorded using PowerSchool. Keeping accurate course attendance records for each student is a legal responsibility for teachers and is tied to course credit, athletic eligibility, legal court documentation, and disciplinary processes.

● Teachers can check student period attendance through PowerSchool to determine early dismissals and tardies.

● If a student does not appear on this report as absent, then the student may be skipping. If a teacher confirms that a student is skipping, he/she is required to inform the parent and turn in a discipline referral in Educator’s Handbook.

● A student must be in school for at least half a day to be counted present at school and in a class for at least 46 minutes to be counted present for the class period.

● Students in ISS or OSS are NOT counted as absent. Donna Long will code all OSS students.

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● Upon returning to school after an absence, a student is required to present a written note signed by the parent/guardian, bearing the exact date(s) of absence and stating the reason for the absence. First period teachers will record the reason for the absence in PowerSchool for all periods. A student has three days to bring a note from home explaining the absence. After the third day, the absence will be coded as unexcused. If a student is absent from school due to a doctor appointment, the student must bring a note from the doctor to excuse the absence.

Make Up Work - In cases of excused absences, students are entitled to make up work if desired.

● Teachers should communicate with students concerning the protocol for making up work in the first days of school. A suggested protocol is that the work is made up within the same amount of days that the student was absent. For example, if a student was absent for two days, he/she will have two days to make up the work. If the work is not made up in the allotted time, a failing work may be recorded for the incomplete work and averaged accordingly.

● OSS is not considered an excused absence, makeup work in this category is to be negotiated with the teacher and/or principal. Students who are suspended should be given the opportunity to make up missed content in some way.

Excessive Absences – The Moore County Schools Attendance policy states that a student who misses more than 8 days in a class per semester or 16 for a yearlong class may not receive credit for that class, even with a passing grade. However, under extenuating circumstances, a student may appeal excessive absences. The appeal process can be found in the student handbook and on the UP website. Suspension seat time is not required to be recovered (all assignments are still required to be completed from suspensions).

Attendance Recovery Formula - 45 minutes = 1 class period (Formula is based on MCS board policy in reference to “recorded” period attendance)

· Teachers are required to send home a letter to the parents/guardians of absent students at intervals of 3, 5, and 8 days (a template is available in the appendix) unless the student is hospitalized. A guidance counselor and the school social worker must be informed whenever 3 unexcused absences are reached or whenever 10 total absences are reached, regardless of the reason. Address the letter to the parents and mail it from the front office – Phyllis Thomas has UP envelopes in the office. Keep documentation of mailing the letter in your parent contact log. Early Dismissal – If it is absolutely necessary for a student to have an early dismissal, the Attendance office will handle the student’s request on an individual basis. Any request for early dismissal must be presented to Donna Long in the Attendance office before 8:40 am. Students will receive an early dismissal slip to inform the teacher of their departure time.

● Students who are involved in pre-approved school activities that cause them to miss assigned classes are to be counted present for the day and in each class. Students will be responsible for making up any missed work.

● Teachers requesting release of students (including athletics) must make arrangements in advance of the absence and submit a student roster to the principal at least 7 days in advance for approval. This roster should be emailed to all teachers 2 days before the planned activity.

Tardy Policy – We believe that each student should receive 85 minutes of uninterrupted instruction each class period. It is the student’s responsibility to be in class on time. When students are late, teachers should follow the tardy policy. It is important that all teachers follow and enforce the policy consistently. Teachers are responsible for closing their doors when the bell rings and begin instruction. Students must report to one of the designated locations to get a tardy slip.

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○ Teachers close door when the bell rings ○ Tardy Eliminator system will call parents when tardies occur○ Consequences:

■ 1-4 Phone Call / Warning ■ 5 - 7 After School Detention ■ 8 - 9 ISS loss of parking permit■ 10+ - 1 day OSS

Students who drive or ride private transportation and are tardy due to car trouble, etc. shall receive unexcused tardies. Bus transportation is provided for students.

Parking passes may be revoked due to excessive tardies. Truancy/Skipping Class – After checking the PowerSchool absence reports, teachers should report students suspected of skipping to an administrator through Educator’s Handbook. Skipping Policy – Students cannot learn if they are not in class; therefore, it is extremely important for teachers to follow the skipping policy if they suspect a student has skipped their class. Student offenses are cumulative, so enforcement must be consistent.

1st Offense – Teacher calls home to notify parent and documents as an unexcused absence.2nd Offense – Teacher submits an electronic referral & Administrator calls home to notify the parent 3rd Offense – Teacher will refer to administration for discipline (1 day ISS all periods) and administration will call home to notify parent.4th Offense – Referral to administration for discipline (3 days ISS all periods) and administration will call home to notify the parent.5th Offense - Referral to administration for discipline (1 day OSS) and administration will call home for a parent conference.6th + Offense - Referral to administration for discipline (2 days OSS)

Leaving School Without Permission: Since the implementation of the Career & College Promise @ Sandhills CC, Union Pines High School has experienced heavy student traffic on and off campus. In order to provide a safe environment, all students who are not scheduled to be off campus must check out with the Attendance Office prior to leaving campus. This includes during their scheduled lunch period. In order to deter students from jeopardizing their safety, the following consequences will take place if caught leaving without permission.

1st Offense – Administrator calls home to notify parent and documents as an unexcused absence. Parking permit subject to revocation w/o refund2nd Offense – Administrator calls home to notify the parent and student will serve (1day of OSS). Parking permit revoked w/o refund

● Drivers & riders are subject to consequences as well as the possibility of being searched by administration upon return

Building SecurityAt the close of each school day, teachers should secure their classrooms and immediate area:

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● Venetian blinds should be lowered to full length with the slats closed● All doors should be locked, including inside and outside doors● Corridor doors will be closed and locked as soon as possible after school each day to eliminate students

coming into the building. Please be careful to close these doors completely so they lock when you enter or leave the building in the afternoon

● When you are keeping students after school, please let them out one door and secure it after them● Check to be sure all lights are turned off before leaving your room

CalendarThe following link opens the Moore County Schools 2017- 2018 school calendar:https://www.ncmcs.org/Page/8684

CommunicationCommunity – The best opportunity we have for developing good public relations in our school and community is our daily contact with students. Parents and the community are impressed with the understanding, patience, and willingness on the part of teachers to go out of the way to help a student.

● Teachers are expected to set up the voice mail on their phones and to check their messages daily. ● All teachers are required to keep a parent contact log and record any contact and contact attempts to

parents/guardians including phone and email.● Professional etiquette and timely responses are required when using email with parents and colleagues.

Pause before you hit send!● School - Teachers are expected to check their mailboxes every morning and to check their email at least

three times a day. Most of the information necessary to teachers will be distributed through email.● Teachers can set up a classroom webpage for communication and instructional purposes.

Crisis Plan & Lockdown ProceduresThe UPHS crisis plan and lockdown procedures will be sent to faculty separately and is not included in the Faculty Handbook..

DisciplineThe key to good discipline is effective and engaging instruction. If students are engaged in meaningful work that is individualized to meet their learning needs, then discipline problems are minimal. Teachers should have a shared process for creating class expectations as well as enforcing those expectations. These expectations should be communicated to parents/guardians. Teachers must communicate with parents/guardians before referring a student to administration for a violation of classroom expectations.

● Disciplinary issues should be reported through Educator’s HandbookIn case of emergency (immediate removal of a student), call Extension 360501 and the receptionist will contact an administrator to come to your classroom.

● Under no circumstance is a student to be sent out of a classroom unaccompanied. Administration will assign students to ISS - teachers are not allowed to send students out of their class. The following process will be followed for students in ISS:

● When an administrator assigns ISS, he/she will send out an email notifying teachers of the day and/or periods that students will attend ISS.

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● ISS will send out another email to verify that the student actually attended ISS. If you do not receive this follow up email, you can assume the student did not show and you can count him/her absent.

● Teachers are responsible for ensuring students have work to do while they are in ISS. Teachers can give this work directly to the student, put it in the ISS Coordinator’s mailbox in the front office, or take it/send it to the ISS room.

● Students are responsible for turning in work directly to their teachers. The Coordinator will work directly with a teacher who wants a student to test in ISS.

Code of ConductThe student code of conduct and consequences can be found in the appendix. If a student in your class has been suspended, you are responsible for placing missed work in his/her folder located in the front office. If the student has internet access at home, work can be sent to the student via email, google classroom ect... Equipment and SuppliesCopy machines and other office supplies are available in the teacher workrooms in the main building and in Forest Creek. We encourage a paperless classroom as much as possible and teachers will be limited in the number of copies made. Please see Kim Thompson for your copy code and maximum copy number. Fire InspectionsThere will be 3 fire inspections each year. One will be from the Department of Insurance and two from the Fire Marshal’s Office. The following are rules that must be adhered to:

● No exit door or window should be blocked● No door or window should be covered with paper● No air returns should be blocked● Drop cords cannot be used● No more than 20% of a wall should be covered with combustible material● Combustible liquids, gasoline, etc… must be stored in an outside building● Gas cans should be an approved type with self-closing lids● Stairways should be kept clean and should not be used as storage● At no time should an electric heater be used● Only approved locks should be used to secure doors – no chains● Nothing is to be stored in electrical/boiler rooms● Nothing is to be hanging from the ceiling● Candles should never be used

FormsMost forms are housed in the large chest in the back hallway (near attendance office) in the front office area.

Hall PassesStudents are not to be outside or in hallways during classes unnecessarily. Students who are out of the class for a legitimate reason must have a hall pass. No more than one student in each class should be excused to go to the restroom at one time.

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Home VisitationThe value received from personal contact with the homes of our students has proven to be great and we encourage this.

Injury - EmployeeWhen an injury occurs, the employee must report it immediately to his/her supervisor and fill out an accident/injury report. This report will be given to the bookkeeper who will contact the Finance Office and provide the necessary information to the employee about seeking medical care. Injury – StudentIn the case of a student injury, the front office should be notified so that a first responder and/or the nurse can be sent to the classroom. Teachers must fill out a student accident report the same day and turn it into the office. KeysAll staff will be issued those keys that are necessary to access areas of the building in which they must work and secure materials and equipment. Nick Capps is responsible for issuing all keys. All staff must check out keys before school starts and return them at the end of the year.

● There will be a $3.00 fee for lost keys.● No key may be duplicated.● Teachers should remain in possession of their keys at all times – students should never have access to a

teacher’s keys.

Media CenterAll teachers are encouraged to use the media center as a resource and for support of their curriculum. The media specialist, Mitzi Walker, invites teachers to sign up with her via email or in person to coordinate a visit. Teachers and/or students may check a Chromebook in/out with Cyndi Smith. ParkingFaculty and staff parking spots are on a first come first serve basis; however, you must display your parking tag and park only in the faculty and staff designated spots.

Professional/Personal LeaveProfessional leave must be submitted at least 10 days in advance and personal leave must be submitted at least 5 days in advance. TobaccoFederal law prohibits smoking on campus. Staff members are not to use tobacco products during regular school hours or at school functions held after school, including coaches at practices and games. Supervision of StudentsIt is essential to maintain a safe school environment and, by law, teachers are required to maintain close supervision over students in all situations. To accomplish this, it is necessary for teachers to stay with their classes at all times (except in case of emergency) and to help monitor students as they move between classes and before

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and after school. It is expected that all teachers stand outside their classroom during the change of classes, or at other designated areas, to encourage students to move to the next class quickly and in an orderly fashion. During class, teachers must remain with the class at all times. In case of emergency, teachers should notify the office and ask another faculty member for assistance in supervising the class. Teachers should never leave a class unattended to run off materials or to ask office personnel to run copies. Teachers may be assigned additional duties before, after school and/or between classes. Teachers are expected to complete their assigned duty each day or find a replacement. Substitutes should be informed of the assigned duty in your absence. The duty roster will be emailed to the staff. TextbooksAll textbooks must be accounted for at the end of each year. Department chairs and Nick Capps are in charge of the initial distribution of textbooks to teachers. It is the teacher’s responsibility to keep updated written records for all books distributed to the class. At the end of each semester, teachers must submit a list of students who have lost textbooks, the number of the book they were assigned, and the cost of the book. These forms can be found in the appendix.

● If you need extra textbooks, contact the department chair – do not borrow them from another teacher.

● If a student is withdrawn from school, you will receive a withdrawal form. Make sure that you indicate if the student has returned the book. If you do not recover the book from the student, indicate in your records the date the student was withdrawn and note that the book was not returned.

AssessmentsA calendar of training and assessments is included in the appendix. Teachers are expected to comply with all county benchmark testing as well as their own formative and summative classroom assessments. Field TripsInformation on field trip procedures can be found on the Moore County website.

● http://www.ncmcs.org/page/955 Parent Portal & Grading PolicyWith the implementation of the PowerSchool Parent Portal, parents and students can log in to check grades and attendance, so accurate records and consistency are keys to effective communication. Teachers will communicate their expectations and grading policy to students and parents within the first 10 days of school. These policies must not change within that semester. All grades will be kept in PowerTeacherGradebook in PowerSchool and teachers will update them every Wednesday by 4:00. Teachers should have a minimum of 16 grades each nine week period and at least 3 grades in each category. Teachers can find more information and support by clicking on the link from the Department of Planning, Accountability, and Research: http://www.ncmcs.org/Page/6597.

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The Moore County grading scale will be used:

Grading ScaleA 90 – 100B 80 –89C 70 – 79D 60 – 69F 0 – 59

Guest SpeakersOutside speakers should be approved by the administration in advance of their visit. North Carolina Standard Course of StudyAll teachers are expected to follow the NCSCOS which is based on the Common Core. Resources for the curriculum can be found on the Instructional Design and Innovation department page on the Moore County Schools website.

● http://www.ncmcs.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=260

Personalized Education PlansTeachers are required to create and monitor PEPs for students who are identified as priority, but who do not have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 Plan. The guidance counselors will support the teachers with the PEPs. http://www.ncmcs.org/Page/6945 Professional Learning CommunitiesCurriculum departments meet in PLCs at least once a week to discuss and analyze student data and work, create common assessments, share best practices, and provide support to one another as an instructional team. Each team is required to create norms for the work of the team and to select a facilitator. Minutes are posted in the PLC folder in Canvas. Administrators are available to help the team.

Progress/Interim ReportsAs soon as a student shows a decline in his/her school work or is failing to achieve basic mastery, teachers must make personal contact with the parent/guardian by telephone or conference. Interim reports must be sent out every 3 weeks and any time a student is failing or in danger of failing a course.

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Grading Periods

End of Grading Period:Monday, October 30Friday, January 19

Wednesday, March 28Friday, June 9

Report Card Dates

Tuesday, November 9Friday, January 26Tuesday,, April 10

Monday, June 8

Interim Reports

Wednesday, September 27Wednesday, December 13Thursday, February 22Wednesday, May 9

VideoThe use of video in the classroom can be a powerful learning tool. However, teachers must ensure that the video used is aligned with the NC Standard Course of Study, appropriate for the target class, and approved by the administration in advance. (Forms are found in the appendix) There is rarely an effective use for an entire movie in class and this practice is strongly discouraged. http://www.ncmcs.org/cms/lib7/NC01001076/Centricity/Domain/514/Utilization_of_Video_in_Instructional_Settings.pdf

Webpage/InternetAll staff members are to follow the MCS Internet Policy found on the MCS website. Student-Parent internet agreement forms will be filed in the student’s cumulative folder.

Schedules 2016-2017

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UPHS UPWARD Daily Schedule7:55-8:35 Zero Period8:25 Buses on Campus8:35 First Bell8:40-10:10 1st Period10:15-11:40 2nd Period11:45-1:35 3rd Period 11:45-12:10 1st Lunch 12:30-12:55 2nd Lunch 1:10-1:35 3rd Lunch1:40-2:10 UPWARD2:15-3:40 4th Period3:45 Buses Depart

Two Hour Delay Schedule 10:25 Buses on Campus10:35 First Bell10:40-11:25 1st Period11:30-12:15 2nd Period12:20- 3rd Period 12:20-12:45 1st Lunch 1:05-1:30 2nd Lunch 1:50-2:15 3rd Lunch2:20-3:40 4th Period3:45 Buses Depart

UPWARD Days

Monday 1st PeriodTuesday 2nd PeriodWednesday 3rd PeriodThursday 4th PeriodFriday Homeroom/Club Meetings

Early Release Schedule

7:55-8:35 Zero Period8:25 Buses on Campus8:35 First Bell8:40-9:35 1st Period9:40-10:30 2nd Period10:35-11:25 3rd Period11:30-12:20 4th Period12:20-12:40 Grab and Go Lunch12:40 Buses Depart

Afternoon Assembly Schedule

7:55-8:35 Zero Period8:25 Buses on Campus8:35 First Bell8:40-10:10 1st Period10:15-11:40 2nd Period11:45-1:20 3rd Period 11:45-12:20 1st Lunch 12:45-1:20 2nd Lunch1:25-2:25 4th Period2:30-3:40 Assembly3:45 Buses Depart

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Grading System Crisis Plan & Lockdown Procedures School Maps—Classroom Locations, Fire Drill, & Tornado Drill Excessive Absence Letter Discipline Referral-Directions Code of Conduct Performing Arts Calendar PowerSchool Instructions – Attendance and Gradebook Testing Calendar

2017-2018 Key Dates in Testing

MOORE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Last Update: 8/7/17 (all dates subject to change - district dates still to be finalized)

REQUIRED BY TEST DATE/WINDOW

TEST TARGET GROUP

STATE/ACCT August 28 - October 10, 2017

- WIDA Access Placement Test (W-APT)- WIDA Screener

Federal and state policies require all K–12 students identified as language minority students through the Home Language Survey (HLS) process upon initial enrollment be assessed for limited English language proficiency. The state instruments for identification of English Learner (EL) students are the WIDA Screener for grades 1–12 and the W-APT for kindergarten. The identification and the subsequent placement of EL students in English as a Second Language (ESL) services are guided at the state level by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Curriculum and Instruction Division. All students identified as ELs must be administered the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0® or the Alternate ACCESS for ELLs® during the annual English language proficiency testing window.

September 11, 2016

Last day to drop semester EOC courses according to the 10/20 day rule

STATE/ACCT September 12–23, 2016

Credit by Demonstrated Mastery

Qualifying Students

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(CDM) Phase 1 Assessments

September 22, 2016

Last day to drop year-long EOC courses according to the 10/20 day rule

STATE/ACCT October 16–November 30, 2017

- PreACT® (Grade 10)- College and Career Readiness Alternate Assessment (CCRAA) at Grade 10

All students enrolled in grade 10

DISTRICT October 9-13, 2017

High School Benchmark Assessment #1

Students in grades 9-12

STATE/ACCT FIELD TEST

Dates TBD Alternate NC Math 1

Pinecrest & Union Pines State Sampled. All students at grade 10 whose Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) designate participation in the NCEXTEND1 Alternate Assessment

STATE/ACCT December 4-15, 2017

ACT® WorkKeys—Standard and Accommodated Administrations (Paper/Pencil ONLY)

Seniors who are CTE Concentrators

STATE/ACCT FIELD TEST

November 6–17, 2017

End-of-Course (EOC) NC Math 3 Field Test (online)

All students enrolled in NC Math 3 at sampled schools - CLC @ Pinckney, North Moore, Union Pines

DISTRICT November 27-December 1, 2017

High School Benchmark Assessment #2

Students in grades 9-12

January 12, 2018

FDF collection date - all student withdrawals must be complete BEFORE this date on any EOC students

STATE/ACCT January 12 - 19, 2018

End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments—Biology, English II, and Math I

Students enrolled in appropriate EOC course codes

STATE/ACCT January 12 - 19, 2018

NC Final Exams Middle and High Schools

Students enrolled in appropriate NCFE course codes

STATE/CTE January 12 - 19, 2018

CTE Post Assessments

Students enrolled in appropriate CTE course codes

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High Schools

----------End of First Semester--------

STATE/ACCT various dates - WIDA Access Placement Test (W-APT)- WIDA Screener

Initial assessment required within 14 calendar days if the student enrolls after the beginning of the school year.

STATE/ACCT February 5–March 9, 2018

Access for ELLS Alternate ACCESS for ELLs

All currently identified LEP students in grades K-12

STATE/ACCT February 12–23, 2018

ACT® WorkKeys—Standard and Accommodated Administrations (Paper/Pencil ONLY)

Seniors who are CTE Concentrators

STATE/ACCT February 1–February 14, 2018

Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) Phase 1 Assessments

Qualifying Students

STATE/ACCT February 27, 2018

ACT®—Initial Test Date (Paper/Pencil)

All students currently enrolled in grade 11

STATE/ACCT February 27–March 13, 2018

ACT®—Accommodations Testing Window

select students enrolled in grade 11

STATE/ACCT February 27–March 13, 2018

College and Career Readiness Alternate Assessment at Grade 11

All students currently enrolled in grade 11 with appropriate documentation in their IEP for CCRA

STATE/ACCT February 27–March 13, 2018

NCEXTEND1 Alternate Assessment—Grade 11

All students currently enrolled in grade 11 with appropriate documentation in their IEP for X1

DISTRICT March 6-9, 2018

High School Benchmark Assessment #1

Students in grades 9-12

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DISTRICT April 23-26, 2018

High School Benchmark Assessment #2

Students in grades 9-12

STATE/ACCT FIELD TEST

April 23–May 4, 2018

End-of-Course (EOC) NC Math 3 Field Test (online)

All students enrolled in NC Math 3 at sampled schools - CLC @ Pinckney, North Moore, Union Pines

STATE/ACCT May 25-June 8, 2018

NCEXTEND1 Alternate Assessment—English Language Arts/Reading, Mathematics Grades 3–8, Science Grades 5 and 8; Biology, English II, and Math I EOCs

Students in grades 3-8, and 10 with appropriate documentation in their IEP for X1

STATE/ACCT May 25-June 8, 2018

Middle School EOC NC Math I

Middle school students completing NC Math I

STATE/ACCT May 25-June 8, 2018

High School EOC Assessments (yearlong courses)

High school students enrolled in appropriate EOC course codes

STATE/ACCT May 25-June 8, 2018

High School NCFE Assessments (yearlong courses)

High School students enrolled in appropriate NCFE course codes

STATE/CTE June 4-8, 2018 CTE Post Assessments High Schools

Students enrolled in appropriate CTE course codes

June 4, 2018 FDS data collection for EOC - all student withdrawals must be complete BEFORE this date on any EOC students

STATE/ACCT June 4-8, 2018 High School EOC Assessments - (4x4/semester courses)

High school students enrolled in appropriate EOC course codes

STATE/ACCT June 4-8, 2018 High School NCFE Assessments (4x4/semester courses)

High School students enrolled in appropriate NCFE course codes

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Video Approval Forms

Duty Schedule

Telephone Extensions

Teacher Schedule

5520-R Grading system

Grading scales, final grades, and grade point averages shall be uniform throughout all district schools and in accordance with the following standards. A. Grading ScaleFor grades 3-12, the grading scale shall be a standard numeric scale with a corresponding letter grade as follows:A = 90-100B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = 0-59 B. Final GradesWhile students may receive a grade as low as 0 on a given assignment, the lowest grade that may be awarded for a marking period is 50. Final grades shall be calculated as follows:

● Grades 9-12: ○ For a single semester course, a student’s final grade shall be determined based on the final exam

(25% of the final grade) and the grade for each nine-week marking period (each marking period representing 37.5% of the final grade).

○ For a year-long course, a student’s final grade shall be determined based on the final exam (25% of the final grade) and the grade for each nine-week marking period (each marking period representing 18.75% of the final grade).

C. Grade Point Average (GPA)

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Students in grades 9 through 12 receive both an un-weighted GPA that reflects no additional weighting for advanced courses and a weighted GPA that reflects additional quality points for advanced coursework. Honors, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Dual Enrollment classes are defined as follows and receive the weight reflected in the below tables:

● Standard Courses: Standard courses provide credit toward a high school diploma. Courses that do not fall into one of the other categories are considered standard courses. Standard courses are assigned quality points for the GPA calculation based on the standard 4.0 scale and do not receive additional weighted quality points.

● Honors Courses: Honors courses are more challenging than standard level courses and are distinguished by a difference in the depth and scope of work required to address the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. These courses are implemented consistent with the North Carolina Honors Course Implementation Guide. In addition to courses designated as “Honors,” the following courses are also assigned Honors-level weighting: pre-calculus; non-AP/IB calculus; mathematics courses beyond the level of calculus; world language courses beyond the second-year level; and arts education courses meeting the standards for proficient and advanced dance, music, theatre arts, and visual arts. For the freshman class of the 2015-2016 school year and subsequent freshman classes, the weighting for Honors and Honors-level courses shall be one-half (.5) of a quality point. For the sophomore, junior, and senior classes in the 2015-2015 school year through graduation, the weighting for Honors and Honors-level courses shall be one (1) quality point.

● Advanced Placement (AP)/International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses: AP and IB courses are considered college-level as determined by the College Board or the International Baccalaureate program and are designed to enable students to earn high scores on the AP or IB test, potentially leading to college credit. For the freshman class of the 2015-2016 school year and subsequent freshman classes, the weighting for AP/IB courses shall be one (1) quality point. For the sophomore, junior, and senior classes in the 2015-2015 school year through graduation, the weighting for AP/IB courses shall be two (2) quality points.

● Dual Enrollment Courses: Dual enrollment courses are college courses, which may be delivered by a community college, public university or private college or university. Additional requirements for Dual Enrollment and college-level courses are found in Policies 5541 (Dual Enrollment) and 5810 (Joint Enrollment of Students in Community Colleges or Technical Institutes). For courses approved in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement Transfer List or taught at four-year universities and colleges, the weighting for such courses shall be one (1) quality point.

Effective for freshman, sophomores and juniors for the 2017-2018 year.

Letter Grade

Standard Courses and Un-weighted Scale

Honors Courses (weighted)

AP/IB Courses (weighted)

Dual Enrollment Courses (weighted)

A 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.0

B 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.0

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C 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.0

D 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.0

F 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Effective for seniors graduating in 2018.

Letter Grade

Standard Courses and Un-weighted Scale

Honors Courses (weighted)

AP/IB Courses (weighted)

Dual Enrollment Courses (weighted)

A 4.0 5.0 6.0 5.0

B 3.0 4.0 5.0 4.0

C 2.0 3.0 4.0 3.0

D 1.0 2.0 3.0 2.0

F 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Union Pines High SchoolEmergency Preparedness & Crisis Response Plan 2017-2018

There is a copy of this plan in our school’s Critical Incident Response Kit (Black Box)

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Purpose: This plan outlines the school’s approach to emergency preparedness, crisis management, and operations during an incident or emergency. Additionally, this plan identifies the Campus Emergency Response Team (CERT) whose members are assigned specific duties and responsibilities during emergency and crisis situations.

Address 1981 Union Church Rd. Main Phone # 910-947-5511Cameron, NC 28326 Fax # 910-947-5117Principal Andrew McCormick Mobile Phone # 910-215-4789Email [email protected]

Assistant Principal Mobile Phone # 910-818-6592(Principal Designee)Nick CappsEmail [email protected]

Start Time 8:30am Dismissal Time 3:30pm# of Students 1350 # of Staff 125Plan Completed By Nick Capps Date Updated 2016

MOORE COUNTY SCHOOLSCAMPUS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT)(Suggested Incident Command positions)

· All staff is required to review the Moore County Schools Emergency Crisis Guide· Each classroom must have the MCS Emergency Crisis Guide and this UPHS Crisis Plan· Red and green code cards must be posted with the MCS Emergency Crisis Guide in the wall box provided· No other materials are to be stored in the wall box· All staff members are to stop teaching and follow lock-down procedure.

Action Plan

If a crisis occurs:● The Principal takes charge. In the Principal’s absence, the Assistant Principal or designee takes charge.

● The emergency code is announced: The school is now in “lock down”. Lock all doors and place the appropriate card under the hallway door. Do not open door; cover door window; and close blinds. Students in the hallways or in the restroom should go to the nearest classroom or Main Office if door is locked. Keep students away from windows and doors and turn off your lights. Keep students calm. Stay off the phone unless absolutely necessary.

Red Someone is hurt and/or we have a serious problem.Green The classroom is under control.No Card Authorities will assume that something is wrong.

Moore County SchoolsLockdown Procedures

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2. Place “Red or Green” cards in the appropriate locations. · A “Red Card” will indicate that you do not have control of your classroom, and help is needed. Red cards should reflect the teacher’s name and room number.· A “Green Card” will indicate that you are ok, and your room is secure.· No card, officers will enter the room. 3. Move students to the safest location in your area. 4. Turn out the lights. 5. Have students power off cell phones; cell phones can detonate a bomb. 6. Stop teaching. 7. Remain silent.

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MCS Employee Traditional Calendar

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Union Pines High School1981 Union Church Road

Cameron, NC 28326(910) 947-5511

Date: _____________________________ Dear ______________________________, This letter is to notify you that your child, ______________________________ has accumulated (circle one: 3 consecutive, 5, or 8 +) unexcused and/or excused absences since the beginning of the semester. Please be reminded that Moore County Schools enforces an eight day absence policy for high school students. These eight days include both excused and unexcused absences. Excessive absences will result in the child failing his/her course(s). In high school, attendance is taken in each of the four periods. In the event that absences are excused, be reminded that it is the parent’s responsibility to provide proper documentation to the school.

Any absence will be considered unexcused unless the school is notified in writing by the parent or guardian of a valid reason for the absence. Reasons for excused absences include: illness or injury (excessive absences must have a doctor’s verification), quarantine, death in the immediate family, medical or dental appointments, court or administrative proceedings, and religious observance, and educational opportunity (with prior approval from principal). The student/parent is responsible for acquiring and submitting proper documentation to the school in the event of an excused absence. This information must be presented to the first period teacher when the student admit slip is issued to the student.

The North Carolina Compulsory Attendance Law (G.S. 115-378) clearly states that the parent is responsible for the attendance of a student between the ages of 7 and 16. The law also states that the parent must be notified when a child has an excessive number of absences. I must advise you that you may be in violation of this law. Continuation of ten full school days of unexcused absences may result in prosecution.

In North Carolina, a student under 18 years of age will lose their driver’s license or driving permit if he/she does not pass three out of four classes. This includes failures due to excessive absences. Please refer to the UPHS Student Handbook for additional information. If you cannot locate your child’s copy of the handbook, refer to www.ncmcs.org/uphs to view the student handbook.

In order for your child’s educational needs to be met, it is important that he/she attend school every day possible. It is our purpose to give you and your child every encouragement and support in improving attendance. Our school social worker, guidance counselors, principals, or teachers would like to assist you in any way to enable regular school attendance for your child. Please feel free to call the school to discuss this matter. Sincerely, Teacher Your Child’s Current Grade in _______________ is __________.Absences to Date are __________________

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Union Pines High School Discipline Referral Procedures http://www.educatorshandbook.com/ Student Code of Conduct Consequences

Infraction 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense

1Noncompliance with Directives from School Personnel Up to 3 days ISS Up to 3 day OSS Up to 10 days OSS

2 Dress CodeWarning & Change Clothes Up to 2 days ISS Up to 3 days OSS

3 Honor Code/IntegrityParent Conference; Possible Zero

Up to 5 day ISS; Possible Zero Up to 5 days OSS; Possible Zero

4 Trespassing* Up to 3 days OSS Up to 5 days OSS Up to 10 days OSS

5Attendance & Tardies (to include skipping)

Parent Conference; Up to 1 day ISS Up to 3 day ISS Up to 5 days ISS

6Inappropriate Interpersonal Behavior & PDAs Up to 3 days OSS Up to 5 days OSS Up to 10 days OSS

7Possession or Use of Tobacco Products

Confiscation; Up to 1 day ISS

Confiscation; Up to 3 days ISS Confiscation; Up to 3 days OSS

8Misuse of Electronic Devices and/or Internet Confiscation; Up to 3 ISS

Confiscation; Up to 5 days ISS Confiscation; Up to 5 days OSS

9 Bus MisbehaviorBus Suspension &/or Up to 3 days OSS

Bus Suspension &/or Up to 5 days OSS Bus Suspension &/or Up to 10 days OSS

10 Bullying and Harassment* Up to 3 days OSS Up to 5 days OSS Up to 10+ days OSS

11Threats, False Threats, and Acts of Terror* Up to 5 days OSS Up to 10 days OSS Up to 10+ days OSS

12Disrespect; Profane, Obscene, or Abusive Language Up to 3 days OSS Up to 5 days OSS Up to 10 days OSS

13 GamblingConfiscation; Up to 1 day OSS

Confiscation; Up 3 days OSS Confiscation; Up to 5 days OSS

14 Sexual Harassment* Up to 5 days OSS Up to 10 days OSS Up to 10+ days OSS

15 Hazing* Up to 3 days OSS Up to 5 days OSS Up to 10 days OSS

16Unjustified Activation of a Fire Alarm or Other Alarm System* Up to 10 days OSS Up to 10 days OSS Up to 10 days OSS

17Fighting, Physical Aggression, and Instigating* Up to 10 days OSS Up 10 days OSS Up to 10+ days OSS

18 Assault* Up to 10 days OSS Up to 10 days OSS Up to 10+ days OSS

19 Extortion*Up to 10 days OSS + Restitution

Up to 10 days OSS + Restitution Up to 10+ days OSS + Restitution

20Theft or Destruction of School or Personal Property*

Up to 3 days OSS + Restitution

Up to 5 days OSS + Restitution Up to 10 days OSS + Restitution

21Possession of a Weapon, Firearm, or Dangerous Instrument*

Confiscation; Up to 10+ days OSS

Confiscation; Up to 10+ days OSS Confiscation; Up 10+ days OSS

22Drugs/Alcohol Possession, Distribution, or Paraphernalia*

Confiscation; Up to 10+ days OSS

Confiscation; Up to 10+ days OSS Confiscation; Up to 10+ days OSS

23Violation of North Carolina Criminal Statutes Administrative Review Administrative Review Administrative Review

24 Gang and Gang Related Activities* Up to 3 days OSS Up to 5 days OSS Up to 10+ days OSS

25 Aiding and Abetting Up to 3 days OSS Up to 5 days OSS Up to 10 days OSS

ISS - in school suspensionOSS - out of school suspension

An alternate disciplinary action may be issued at the discretion of the administrator.

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UTILIZATION OF VIDEO IN INSTRUCTIONAL SETTINGSlink to entire document

The Moore County school system recognizes the value of teachers using videotapes in instructional settings in conjunction with an integrated curriculum. The establishment of guidelines facilitates appropriate selection and utilization of this medium. Individual faculty/staff members and building administrators have responsibility for implementing this regulation. Teachers have permission to use (perform) videos without a public performance license as stipulated by Section 110 (1) of the Copyright Statute (U.S. Code, Title 17). The following conditions must be satisfied: The use must be (1) in a non profit educational institution; (2) in a classroom or similar place devoted to instruction; (3) part of the regular instructional process, thus ruling out extracurricular or recreational uses; (4) with teacher, students, and video in the same place, thus ruling out transmissions from outside of that building; (5) a lawfully made copy. Entertainment and reward uses of commercial videos are not in compliance with Section 110 (1) of the Copyright Statute. If a video is used for entertainment or reward during the school day and/or at school-sponsored activities, performance rights must be obtained from the copyright holder, or his legal designee. Video request procedures prior to use of the media encourage instructional planning, ensure access to necessary equipment, and serve as a legal safeguard. Such record-keeping strategies should be site-based decisions. School-owned videos are purchased with the written understanding that they will be used in instructional settings even if the labeling reads “for home use only.” Site-based decisions may limit use of instructional media by grade level or department. In such instances, permission to digress from procedure should be obtained from the school administrator. Privately purchased videos are sold with a home use only agreement, not with audience rights. However, a 1985 interpretation by the NC Attorney General reaffirms that such an application would be permissible for educators under Section 110 (1). Teachers wishing to use videos from outside the school collection should comply with site-based decisions regarding approval. Use of parent-owned or student-owned commercial videos in classrooms is discouraged. Other educational agency videos (i.e. public library, state library, Department of Public Instruction) are acquired through predetermined selection procedures. These titles would be permissible under Section 110 (1) and appropriate for the audiences specified. Site-based decisions govern their level of use. Rental videos are circulated under a contractual agreement for home use only; however, the NC Attorney General’s interpretation reaffirms permissible use for educators. Videos to be shown at school should be rented in the school’s name. Rated videotapes or laser videodiscs (PG, PG-13, R) used in the instructional setting must be preceded by permission from the principal and the parent-signed approval forms for the class if any student in the class does not meet the age requirement. If all students meet the age requirement, but the content is controversial, permission slips are recommended. Permission slips must be kept on file. Rated media in the school collection must be clearly marked with precautions including the reasons for restriction (i.e. language, sex, violence).

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If a student does not have permission to view a PG, PG-13 or R-rated video, the teacher must give that student a not-penalized alternative. NC-17 movies (“No One/Child 17 and under admitted”) are not allowed. These guidelines also apply to movies used for entertainment or reward. Closed circuit transmission of videos is permissible in an instructional setting when the conditions of Section 110 (1) are met as determined by the interpretation from the NC Attorney General. Television viewing should be in face-to-face teaching activities. Educators should be aware of television ratings, and viewing decisions should be based upon guidelines consistent with rated videos. Off-air recording of School Television series has copyright clearance for public schools in North Carolina. The copyright status appears on each series fact sheet in the STV Catalog. The limitations on recording of commercial and PBS programs vary; however, the 10-day fair use guidelines are applicable to most commercial broadcasts, and the 7-Day School Re-record Rights are applicable to PBS. Copying of commercial programming beyond the parameters of the fair use guidelines is subject to fines of up to $10,000 for each occurrence. Archival copying is not applicable to audiovisual and electronic formats except computer software. School-produced videotapes should be confined to use for the designated purpose. Viewing outside the school premises (i.e. Web sites, multimedia presentations, civic meetings) requires administrative approval and parental consent of the students filmed.

Substitute teacher’s use of video should be in keeping with the teacher’s lesson plan. Emergency use of irrelevant videos is not allowed.

Moore County Schools Video Approval FormFor Classroom Instruction

Submit at least 1 week prior to video use.Attach the alternative lesson plan for students w/out parental permission.

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Title of Video___________________________________________________________ If a rating of “PG” or higher, have you sent parental notification? ___Yes ___No If “NO”, please explain:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How does the film support your curriculum?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What learning activities will take place in conjunction with viewing the film?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When will the video be shown? Time: _________ Date: ______________How much of the video will be shown? _____________________________ I have read and understand the attached state guidelines printed on the back of this document.Printed Name of Teacher: __________________________________________________Signature__________________________________ Date_________________________ For Administrative Use: Approved__________________ Disapproved_________________________ Principal Signature: _______________________________ Date: _______________

Duty Schedule

Phone Extensions

Teacher Schedule:

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