2011 – 2012
Faculty/Staff Handbook
4391 US HWY 158
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
Phone: 252-519-0300
Fax: 252-519-0222
“Expect Success”
Facts about William R. Davie Middle School
School Name:
William R. Davie Middle School*
Address:
4391 US HWY 158
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
Telephone Number:
(252) 519-0300
Fax Number:
(252) 519-0222
Principal:
John Rollack
Assistant Principal:
Stephanie Tillery
Office Personnel:
Brenda Lemon (NCWISE Data
Manager/Secretary/Bookkeeper)
Brenda Faulcon (Receptionist)
Office Hours:
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
School Colors:
Royal Blue and Gold
Mascot:
Vikings
Enrollment:
Projected: 517 (2011-2012)
Motto:
“Expect Success”
Mission Statement:
The mission of William R. Davie Middle School, in
partnership with home and community, is to prepare our
students to achieve academically, think creatively and
critically, and to communicate effectively, so they may
become 21st century life-long learners.
* Davie, William Richardson, 1756-1820, American Revolutionary soldier and statesman, b. Egremont, Cumberland, England.
During the American Revolution he served under Casimir Pulaski and later took part in the Carolina campaign, becoming Gen.
Nathanael Greene's commissary general. After the war he practiced law in Halifax, N.C., served (1786-98) in the state legislature,
and drew up (1789) the act for establishment of the Univ. of North Carolina. Davie was governor of North Carolina (1798-99)
and one of the peace commissioners John Adams sent (1799) to France after the XYZ Affair. (Columbia Encyclopedia)
William R. Davie Middle School, in Roanoke Rapids, N.C., is named in his memory
Greetings from the Principal’s Desk
I would like to welcome all new and returning students to OUR SCHOOL.
The administration, faculty, and members of the custodial staff have worked very hard to prepare
for your arrival. We would like this school year to be your best, as we work together to ensure
your child is proficient in their academics.
Students, I would like to congratulate you on your achievement as you transition to the next
grade level. It is my hope that you will set your goals even higher this school year. In order to
reach your goal(s), you must be willing to make sacrifices; completing homework, reporting to
school on time, practicing self-discipline, putting forth effort, and above all, YOU MUST
ALWAYS DO YOUR VERY BEST.
We are very excited about the promise this school year will offer. The administration has
assembled a first class faculty to help you in achieving academic excellence. We at William R.
Davie believe in our motto “Expect Success”. Always remember that your future can be
whatever YOU want it to be!
William R. Davie Middle is OUR SCHOOL. It is everyone’s responsibility to assist in keeping
it safe and clean. The attractiveness and the cleanliness of OUR SCHOOL speaks loudly about
who we are. Therefore, let’s work together in making OUR SCHOOL the very best it can be.
May the 2011-2012 school year your best year ever!
Principal
John Rollack
William R. Davie Middle School
2011-2012 CALENDAR KEY DATES
FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS……………………………………………. August 25, 2011
LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS…………………………………………….. June 8, 2012
GRADING PERIODS
First Grading Period Ends……………………………………..…………… October 6, 2011
Second Grading Period Ends………………………………………………. November 21, 2011
End of Semester……………………………………………………………. January 20, 2012
Third Grading Period Ends………………………………………………… January 20, 2012
Fourth Grading Period Ends……………………………………………….. March 7, 2012
Five Grading Period Ends………………………………………………….. April 26, 2012
Sixth Grading Period Ends…………………………………………………. June 8, 2012
HOLIDAYS
Labor Day…………………………………………………………………… September 5, 2011
Veteran’s Day……………………………………………………………….. November 11, 2011
Thanksgiving………………………………………………………………... November 24-25
Christmas……………………….…………………………………………… December 26-30,
2011
Martin L. King Holiday…………………………………………………….. January 16, 2011
Easter Holiday………………………………………………………………. April 9, 2012
Spring Break………………………………………………………………… April 10-13, 2012
Memorial Day……………………………………………………………….. May 28, 2012
TEACHER WORKDAYS/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS
October 7
November 23, 2011
December 19, 2011
January 23-24, 2012
February 27, 2012
March 9, 2012
June 11-13, 2012
PTA MEETING DATES (Specifics Dates To Be Announced)
September
6:00 pm
November
6:00 pm
January
6:00 pm
April
6:00 pm
REPORT CARDS
Report cards will be prepared at the end of the 6 weeks-grading period. Interim progress reports
will be sent home at the half way point in the six weeks-grading periods.
DISTRIBUTION OF INTERIM PROGRESS REPORTS and REPORT CARDS
(Three weeks prior to End of Reporting Period)
Interims
Report Cards
September 15, 2011
October 13, 2011
October 31, 2011
November 30, 2011
December 16, 2011
January 27, 2012
February 15, 2012
March 14, 2012
March 29, 2012
May 3, 2012
May 18, 2012
June 8, 2012
Introduction
The William R. Davie Middle School Faculty and staff handbook provides a wealth of
information about the school: operations, schedules, activities, policies, procedures and rules.
The administration encourages faculty and staff to become familiar with this information
SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS
Office hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office will not be
open during holidays.
COUNSELORS OFFICE HOURS
Office hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office will not be
open during holidays.
TEACHERS WORK HOURS
Normal workday hours for teachers are from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Monday through Friday.
SCHOOL DAY
School is in session from 7:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. For students to receive the maximum benefit
from the instruction provided, they should be in class and ready to begin their work by 7:45 a.m.
SCHOOL COLORS
The school colors are Royal Blue and Gold.
Academic Teams and Classroom Assignments 2011 - 2012
6th Grade Team: House of Sphinx
Room D104
D106
D108
D110
D102
D105
D109
Valorie Sweat
Lindsay Budnick
Laura Jones
Kamisha Smith
Miriam Lecitona
Kyle McOmber
Upward Bound
Language Arts
Science
Language Arts/Social Studies
Math
Math
Social Studies
Tammy Hedgepeth
Angela Sandford
Marjorie Marrow
Angela Lloyd
Dennis Joyner
Lynda Blancato
Math
Language Arts
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Math
Wilfredo Alambra
Kimberly Murphy
Lossie Hunter
Melvin Silver
Richard Humble
Patricia High
Math
Language Arts
Math
Social Studies
Science
Language Arts
7th Grade Teams: The Seekers
Room E104
E106
E108
E102
E105
E107
8th Grade Teams: Trendsetters
Room G104
G106
G108
G110
G102
G107
Innovators
Room D115
E110
F118
E115
F119
F126/133
G115
L. Nelson/B. Arrington
LA/MA/SS/SC
Davonna Mitchell
Math
Otelia Royster
Language Arts
Dorothy Smith
Language Arts
/Victor Garner SED
L. Nelson/Burgess/Moody
AU
Sonya Jarrell
Math
Exploratory Teachers: The Blazers
Room
F113
Angela Richardson
B104
Steven McKiever
GYM
Betty Weaver
GYM
Kevin Pierce
F140
Hulan Johnston
Computer Skills
Band
Physical Education
Physical Education
Exploring Tech
Systems
F144
F143
C105
Media Center
School Nurse
Social Worker
Counselor:
Custodial Staff:
Belinda Whitaker
Schquetta Hawkins
Caroline York
Exploring Tech Systems
Computer Skills
AVID
Kia Settles
Chelsey Dixon
Linda Ransom
Angela Ransom
James Clark
Kimberly Richardson
Cafeteria Staff:
Beverly Lee, Manager
Paul Clanton
Brenda Clanton
Cassie Edwards
ISS
Enoch Hood
School Resource Officer
Officer Rodney Williams
Drop-Out Prevention/Athletic Dir. Gary Bell
Instructional Coaches:
Georgeanna Minggia(MA/SC)
Charlene Nicholson(LA/SS)
Office Staff:
Brenda Lemon, NCWise/Bookkeeper
Brenda Faulcon, Receptionist
Our Motto “Expect Success”
Our Vision
To continuously embrace diversity and assist all students in achieving their highest potential in a
safe, effective learning environment. We are committed to academic excellence for all by
focusing on student learning, promoting the success of each student, and empowering each
student to become a responsible citizen of the 21st century.
Our Mission
The mission of William R. Davie Middle School, in partnership with home and community, is to
prepare our students to achieve academically, think creatively and critically, and to communicate
effectively, so they may become 21st century life-long learners.
Bell Schedule with Remediation Period during Second Period
Class/Activity
Breakfast
Homeroom/First
Block
Second Block
Remediation
6th Grade Third
Block
7th Grade Third
Block
th
8 Grade Third
Block
Fourth Block
Announcements
Buses Depart
Time
7:45 – 8:00
8:00 – 9:40
Lunch
Time
6th Grade Lunch
11:43 – 12:13
7th Grade Lunch
13:30 – 1:00
8th Grade Lunch
1:16 – 1:46
9:43 – 11:13
11:13 – 11:43
12:16 – 1:46
11:46 – 12:30/
1:03 – 1:46
11:46 – 1:16
1:49 – 3:28
3:28 – 3:30
3:35
2 Hour Delay Bell Schedule with Remediation Period during Second Period
Class/Activity
Breakfast
Homeroom/First
Block
Second Block
Remediation
6th Grade Third
Block
th
7 Grade Third
Block
8th Grade Third
Block
Fourth Block
Announcements
Buses Depart
Time
9:45 – 10:00
10:00 – 11:10
Lunch
Time
6th Grade Lunch
12:46 – 1:16
7th Grade Lunch
1:20 – 1:55
8th Grade Lunch
1:55 – 2:26
11:13 – 12:13
12:13 – 12:43
1:16 – 2:26
12:46 – 1:20/
1:50 – 2:26
12:46 – 1:55
2:29 – 3:28
3:28 – 3:30
3:35
ARRIVAL PROCEDURES
Students should not arrive on campus before 7:30 a.m. Students should report directly to the
cafeteria to eat breakfast or homeroom/first period when they arrive on campus in the morning.
Students will not be permitted to go to breakfast once they go to homeroom.
ABSENTEES
Any student, who is absent three days in a row from school, will receive a written notice
identifying the days that the student was absent. When a student is absent for five consecutive
days, they will receive a written notice identifying the days that the student was absent and the
student’s parent or guardian MUST notify the school explaining why the student was absent. If
the parent/guardian fails to do so, the proper authorities will be notified. This regulation is a
mandate of the state of North Carolina and it must be enforced with EVERY student EVERY
time he/she is absent from school five (5) days in a row. Parents will also be required to attend a
conference with the school counselor and administrator when a student reaches 5 absences, 7
absences, and 10 or more absences.
When a student is unlawfully absent from school for ten (10) days accumulated the proper
authorities will be notified and appropriate actions will be taken against the parent of the student
and the student. It is the parent’s responsibility to keep their child in school to comply with the
mandatory school attendance act for all students until their sixteenth (16th) birthday.
The only legal or lawful absences are for sickness or injury. Other absences will be considered
unlawful. On the first day a student returns to school after being absent, he/she MUST BRING
A WRITTEN EXCUSE to the teacher. Student absences will be coded each day of the student’s
absence as either lawful or unlawful. When a student does not bring a written note of
explanation or the parent does not notify the school, the absences will be considered unlawful.
Middle School students who have more than 16 absences during the 180 school days will be in
violation of local promotion policy. Parents may seek a waiver of attendance standards as
outlined in the local promotion policy. Students who violate the attendance policy may be
retained.
DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
School will dismiss at 3:30. UNLESS ENGAGED IN A SCHOOL RELATED ACTIVITY,
STUDENTS MUST BE OFF CAMPUS BY 3:45 PM DAILY.
CODE OF ETHICS
Davie Middle School students are expected to develop and demonstrate positive character traits
as they learn and grow.

RESPECT: Students will show a high regard for themselves, others and the
environment. Students will treat others with dignity, courtesy and an appreciation for
diversity.

TRUSTWORTHINESS: Students will treat others fairly and demonstrate
integrity. Students will be honest.

CITIZENSHIP: Students will abide by laws and rules with a sense of duty, pride,
and patriotism. Students will contribute to their school and society through service to
others.

RESPONSIBILITY: Students will take ownership of their words and actions,
exercising self-discipline, dependability and punctuality.

CARING: Students will demonstrate concern for the well being of others through
acts of kindness, compassion, helpfulness, empathy and consideration of others.

COURAGE: Students will be strong enough to do the right things in difficult
times. Students will learn to attempt difficult things that are worthwhile. Students will
demonstrate hope and determination when it is easier to give up. Students will give their
best effort in all that they do.
HONOR ROLL
The Honor Roll will be published at the end of each six weeks grading period.
PRINCIPAL’S LIST
Students who have maintained a 4.0 average for the grading period.
HIGH HONORS
Students who have maintained an average between (3.5 – 3.999) with no grades below a “C” for
the grading period.
HONORS
Students who have maintained an average between (3.0 – 3.499) for the grading period
HONOR ROLL CELEBRATION
Following each six weeks, all students who achieve the honor roll will be recognized. Students
who maintain honor roll status for the first three six weeks will have an opportunity to participate
in a special school wide celebration.
ACADEMIC AWARDS
Principal’s Award – The Principal’s Award is presented by the principal to the student who has
displayed the best academic, athletic, and school service for the entire year.
OTHER AWARDS
Various houses and departments will give other awards. Students may also work towards Perfect
Attendance Award, Highest EOG Gain, Highest Academic Average, Most Improved Behavior,
Citizenship and Academic awards by scoring Level III or Level IV on the End-Of-Grade Tests.
LOCKERS AND LOCKS
There will be a locker for every student! The Homeroom teachers will assign lockers. Teachers
will be given a master list of combinations for their homeroom class. Student must pay $1.00 to
receive the combination to the lockers. Students are responsible for all damage to lockers.
Students are also reminded that there will be no sharing or exchanging of lockers once they are
assigned. Any violation of locker rules may result in disciplinary action and the lost privilege of
using a locker. Students will need a written pass to go to their lockers during instructional
periods.
BOOK BAGS
Book bags on can be a threat to the safety of all students if not properly supervised. Students are
to bring book bags containing school materials only: books, paper, pencils, calculators, etc.
When a student enters the building in the morning all book bags must be placed in their lockers.
Each House will establish locker breaks. Students will not carry book bags to the classrooms.
Safety is extremely important at Davie Middle School.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
The Superintendent of Halifax County Schools will announce if and when schools will be closed
because of severe weather conditions. The announcement of school closings will be on the
following radio and television stations:
Television Stations: WRAL – TV Raleigh, WNCT – TV Greenville, WITN – TV
Washington, WTVD – Raleigh/Durham
DRESS CODE
All students are expected to dress themselves neatly in the uniforms that are suitable and
appropriate for school. Responsibility for complying with the standards, which govern dress and
grooming, rests with the students and their parents. The following general statements should
serve as a guideline:

Shoes shall be worn at all times-wooden clogs, shower shoes and bedroom shoes are
prohibited

No “slacking” or “sagging” of pants or shorts is allowed. All pants and shorts must be
worn at the student’s waistline with no underwear being revealed.

Students (BOTH MALE AND FEMALE) may not wear or possess do-rags or bandannas
at any time, in and out of the school building during the school day or during school
sponsored activities. THESE ITEMS ARE PROHIBITED FROM WILLIAM R. DAVIE
MIDDLE SCHOOL. Hats and sunglasses may not be worn inside of the building.

Mesh styled shirts and blouses are prohibited

All students must wear a plan royal blue, yellow, or white shirt, blue or khaki pants,
and all white or brown shoes each day. Clothes or jewelry imprinted with suggestive
or vulgar language are prohibited.

Shirts and blouses exposing the midriff, short shorts, short dresses, short skirts, short
skorts, and any clothing over exposing the body are prohibited. Shorts and skirts must
extend to knee-length (no exceptions).

Thin strapped tank tops and thin strapped blouses are prohibited

No gang related clothing, accessories or symbols as identified by the local law
enforcement agencies will be allowed on any school site or at any school sponsored
activity.

In the interest of school safety, students are required to tuck all shirts into their
pants.
When violations of the dress code occur, students will be sent to In-School Suspension. Parents
will be called and asked to bring their child acceptable clothing. If a parent cannot bring
clothing, the student will remain in In-School Suspension. The district policy governing
uniforms and inappropriate dress will be followed to correct violations.
Bus Conduct
1. The principal or designee shall assure the School Bus Safety Manual for bus conduct and
the guidelines for bus safety are reviewed with all students at least twice each school
year.
2. Students shall ride only on their assigned buses and board and disembark only at their
assigned stops. Any changes in these assignments must be approved by the principal.
3. In order to help ensure the safety and comfort of school bus passengers, all students
wishing to ride on the school bus will be required to:
a. Show respect for the driver at all times and accept his/her authority.
b. Enter and leave the bus without pushing, crowding, or jumping over seats.
c. Remain seated while the bus is in motion.
d. Talk in a reasonable tone of voice without calling out to passers-by or using
profane or abusive language.
e. Keep the bus clean and avoid littering.
f. Refrain from consuming food or beverages on the bus.
g. Remain in their seats without placing any part of their bodies outside the bus
window.
h. Refrain from fighting or throwing any objects on the bus.
Bus Discipline
1. Pursuant to North Carolina law, the driver of a school bus, subject to the direction of the
principal, shall have complete authority over and responsibility for the operation of the
bus and the maintaining of good conduct upon the bus.SCHOOLS
2. Since misconduct on a bus distracts a driver from his primary responsibility for safe
transport, the driver shall report to the principal any misconduct on the bus or any
violation of the driver’s instructions.
3. The principal may take action on any misconduct which occurs on a school bus in the
same manner in which he would act if the violation had occurred on the school grounds.
4. Penalties for violation of specified Board policy as stated in the Student
5. Code of Conduct (Board Policy 6230) apply to conduct occurring on the school bus.
6. Penalties for lesser bus offenses are set at the discretion of the principal.
Possible sequence of penalties might be:
 Warning letter to parent,
 Exclusion from the bus for five days,
 Exclusion from the bus for ten days.
WILLFUL DESTRUCTION OF SCHOOL PROPERTY
Any student or group of students responsible for the destruction of any school property will be
charged for the replacement of the property destroyed as well as fines that could be imposed.
Note: Willful destruction of school property carries a fine of up to $5000.00. Students will
be suspended from school until payment is made in full for the property damaged or
destroyed. If warranted, appropriate charges may be filed with legal authorities.
ELECTRONIC GAMES, SOUND EQUIPMENT, COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND
OTHER UNNECESSARY OBJECTS
Students shall not bring on this campus any type of MP3 player, radio, tape player, CD player,
walkie/talkies, television set (or any other electronic sound equipment) or musical instrument
except those instruments necessary for participation in their band class at William R. Davie. Any
such items will be confiscated and will only be returned to the students’ parents or legal
guardian.
Cell Phones
All cell phones should remain off and out of sight. All phones will be confiscated if they are
used during the instructional day and only returned to the parent or legal guardian of the student.
Electronic Games, Games and Other Amusements
Students are not to bring any type of electronic games to school. They will be confiscated.
Students are not to bring to school any type of playing cards, collector cards, athletic cards, dice,
or games of any type. Cards will be confiscated. There will be no card playing while at school.
Hats, do-rags, bandannas, and similar headwear
STUDENTS ARE NOT TO BRING THESE ITEMS TO SCHOOL. THESE ITEMS WILL BE
CONFISCATED.
Other Items that disrupt the learning atmosphere
No student shall bring to or possess at school or any school related event any items, which might
disrupt the learning atmosphere or present a safety hazard. Such items may include, but are not
limited to matches, lighters, firecrackers, squirt guns, peashooters, paper wads, rubber bands, or
propellant devices of any kind. Failure to comply with this rule may result in the item being
confiscated and the student suspended. The school will not be responsible for lost or stolen
items.
FOOD
Students may not take food, snacks, or drinks out of the cafeteria. Food will be confiscated and
thrown out. Repeated violations will result in disciplinary consequences. PARENTS MAY
NOT BRING OUTSIDE FOOD TO STUDENTS DURING LUNCH TIME.
FIRE DRILLS/TORNADO DRILLS
Fire drills are held to develop safety practices that will help students to move quickly, quietly
and orderly in case of fire or an emergency. There should be NO TALKING during a these drills.
HALL PASSES
Students who leave class during the day for any reason must have a pass from his or her teacher.
The pass must have a date, time, destination, teacher’s name and room number on it. Students
must have the pass signed at the destination unless it is a restroom pass. Students in the hall
without a pass will be subject to discipline procedures. A standard school hall pass must be
used.
MAKE-UP WORK
Students who have missed assignments due to absence WILL BE ALLOWED to make up
missed work and will receive full credit for the work. However, all make-up work must be
completed by the end of the grading period in which the absence takes place. It is the
responsibility of the student to find out what work needs to be made up upon return to school.
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Daily announcements are made during homeroom and at the end of the day to inform all students
of school activities and programs. Students are not allowed to talk while announcements are
being made. Parents are also invited to check the school website for announcements.
http://da.halifax.k12.nc.us
PARENT CONFERENCES
Parents should call the school and make appointments with teachers and the principal before
coming to the school for a conference. Every effort will be made to arrange a conference with
your child’s teacher. A conference will be arranged within twenty-four hours after the request is
made and the person requesting the conference will be informed as to the exact time and place of
the conference. The school’s telephone number is 519-0300.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXCUSES
Students with parental or doctor’s notes concerning physical education, must give their signed
note to the PE teacher at the beginning of class. A note from a parent is only good for 3 days.
After three days, a signed medical excuse from a doctor is required.
PROMOTION CRITERIA
The teacher’s judgment and the student’s performance scores will be used to determine if
progress has been made. State End-Of Grade Test scores weigh heavily in promotion decisions.
Students must pass 3 out of 4 core area classes. Students must pass 3 out of 4 exploratory classes
for those classes one semester in length. Students taking a combination of semester and year long
exploratory classes must pass 2 out of 3 classes. After evaluating all components, the team will
make a recommendation based on the best interest of the student. The principal will make the
final decision as provided by North Carolina State Law.
RESTROOMS
Students are to make every effort to keep the rest rooms clean. There should be no smoking in
the rest rooms, or anywhere on campus. Writing on the wall or damaging the rest rooms in any
way will not be tolerated. Students who become ill during the school day should report to the
office and not remain in the restroom.
POLICIES PERTAINING TO STUDENT CONDUCT
GENERAL INFORMATION
Board Policy 6200 There must exist a climate of discipline conducive to serious study and
respect for oneself, other people, and property for a school to meet satisfactorily the needs of
youth. The Halifax County Board of Education assumes its responsibility to
ensure every student’s right to an education opportunity. The Board further
assumes its responsibility to assure an atmosphere conducive to learning and the
expression of individual responsibility while protecting the individual rights of all
students.

MITIGATING OR AGGRAVATING FACTORS: Any violation of the policies
described in the disciplinary plans may involve mitigating or aggravating factors which
will necessitate consequences other than those listed. The administration shall make any
changes in the consequences it deems necessary.

REPEATED VIOLATIONS: Repeated violations of the rules of the disciplinary
plans shall result in more severe consequences.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES: The purpose of disciplinary consequences
is not merely punitive. Consequences are also used to help students make a positive
change in behavior. As no two people are identical and no two sets of circumstances are
the same, consequences to similar situations may vary. While we recognize the need for
consistency in our consequences, we also believe that students should be treated as
individuals. Therefore, some flexibility in our consequences is justified.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

MAINTENANCE OF A SAFE AND ORDERLY ENVIRONMENT: All students
should engage in behaviors that contribute to a safe and orderly school environment;
otherwise, corrective action will be taken.

RESPECT OF SCHOOL PERSONNEL: All students should respect the authority
of teachers, administrators, and all other school personnel (including substitute teachers);
otherwise, corrective action will be taken.

RESPECT OF OTHER STUDENTS: Students will respect the rights and dignity
of fellow students; otherwise, corrective action shall be taken.

RESPECT OF PROPERTY: All students should respect school and personal
property; otherwise, corrective action will be taken.

CONDUCT ON A SCHOOL VEHICLE: Students should behave appropriately
on a school vehicle (i.e., school bus); otherwise, corrective action will be taken.

ATTENDANCE: Students must attend school daily; otherwise, corrective action
will be taken.

TARDINESS: Students should be in the classroom and in their assigned area
when the tardy bell rings.

APPROPRIATE DRESS: Students should use good judgment in dress and
grooming so that their appearance does not present health and safety problems nor disrupt
the educational process; otherwise, corrective action will be taken.

AVOIDING FIGHTS: Students should do all they can to avoid fights even when
others seek to provoke fights. Any student who is confronted by another student should
walk away and notify an administrator or teacher immediately.

COMPLIANCE WITH SCHOOL RULES: Students should comply with all
school rules designed to maintain a school environment that is conducive to teaching and
learning.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Students are expected to follow all board polices during the instructional day and all school
sponsored activities. Students who choose not to follow all school rules and board policies will
be subject to all of the following consequences: verbal warnings, parent conferences, In-School
Suspension (ISS), Out of School Suspension (OSS), and/or suspension from school.
STUDENT SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION
When it is necessary to suspend a student from school, North Carolina General Statute 115-C391 (b) empowers the principal or his/her delegate authority to suspend a student for any period
of time up to but not more than ten (10) days without the permission of the Superintendent.
STUDENTS WHO ARE SUSPENDED MAY NOT ATTEND SCHOOL EVENTS OR BE
ON ANY HALIFAX COUNTY SCHOOLS PROPERTY.
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
No student shall engage in sexual misconduct. For purposes of this student code, sexual
misconduct includes, but is not limited to rape, sexual offense, consensual sexual intercourse,
masturbation, sodomy, inappropriate exposure of any part of the genital, buttocks, or breast area,
fondling of the genital, buttocks, or breast areas, inappropriate touching, and/or conversations
which may be sexual in nature.
APPROPRIATE LEGAL SEARCHES
The principal or specifically authorized designee may conduct searches of students, desks, and
lockers under certain circumstances.
1. A pat down search of a student’s person or a search of a student’s personal effects may be
conducted when there is “reasonable suspicion” that the student is in possession of any
illegal, unauthorized or contraband item.
2. A principal may conduct or authorize the conduct of periodic, general inspection of all
lockers and desks and may also conduct inspection of specific lockers and desks without
notice and without student consent.
DISPLAY OF AFFECTION
Students are not to engage in showing signs of affection that have no place in the school or on
the school campus. Students are to refrain from hand holding, having arms around each other,
kissing etc. while at school. Violation of these rules will result in disciplinary actions that will
include suspension.
SHOTS (IMMUNIZATIONS)
According to the law of North Carolina, all students attending public school in this state must
present to the school written proof from a medical doctor or health department that the following
immunizations have been administered to the student:
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Four (4) DPT
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Four (4) Oral Polio
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One (1) Rubella
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One (1) Rubella (Measles)
Proof of the above immunizations must be furnished to the school before the end of the first
thirty (30) days of enrollment of the student. Failure to provide this proof will result in the
suspension of the student from school until such time as proof is produced or the student begins
the required immunization.
SPORTS/ELIGIBILITY
William R. Davie Middle School offers a number of sports for students in grades seven and
eight. Volleyball, basketball, track, and softball are offered to seventh and eighth grade girls.
Football, basketball, track, and baseball are offered to seventh and eighth grade boys.
In order to be eligible to participate, a student must pass at least 66% of the courses they are
taking and attend school 85% or more days during the previous nine weeks and nine weeks of
the particular, sport season. A student can miss only 4 days a six weeks or 7 days a semester to
be eligible to participate in sports. Students are required to have a physical examination
completed by a medical doctor. Students must also have either home or school accident
insurance.
Students participating on athletic teams must not be 15 years of age before October 15th of the
current school year or he/she becomes ineligible for middle school participation. All seventh and
eighth grade students have an opportunity to try out for these sports. The athletic department
looks forward to working with each and every one of you.
TEXTBOOKS
Textbooks are furnished by the state and are issued to students, free of charge, at the beginning
of each school year. Students who damage or lose books issued to them will be expected to pay
for them.
SELLING ITEMS ON CAMPUS
No student will be allowed to sell any items on campus for personal gain. Any solicitation on
campus must follow the guidelines of the district policy. Any student found in violation of this
policy will have their items confiscated and their parents will be notified. Policy will be
followed for further violations.
*Please contact the principal or assistant principal should you have questions or concerns
regarding the rules and/or procedures at William R. Davie Middle School.