Northern Nash High School
Student/Parent Handbook
2013 -2014
Mr. Chad W. Thompson, Principal
Assistant Principals
Mrs. Mary Jones
Ms. Debbie Hite
Mr. Craig Tedford
4230 Green Hills Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Telephone (252) 937-9040
Fax (252) 443-5448
School Mission Statement:
Providing a progressive learning environment,
promoting disciplined and motivated citizens for
the future.
Knights Oath:
Be Responsible -Be Respectful -Be Prepared
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Name_______________________________Grade_____
Mission Statement
Providing a progressive learning environment promoting
disciplined and motivated citizens for the future.
School Information
School Calendar
Address………………...4230 Green Hills Road
Rocky Mount NC 27809
Early Release Days
September 10
October 14
November 5
December 20
January 15, 16, 17
March 11
May 6
June 9, 10, 11
Phone………………………………..252-937-9040
Fax…………………………………..252-443-5448
Website: nrms.schoolwires.net/nnhs
Mascot…………………………….…….Knight
School Colors…..….…Green, Gold and White
Principal……………..…..Chad W. Thompson
Asst. Principals…………..………..Mary Jones
Debbie Hite
Craig Tedford
Sep. 17
Feb. 10
Progress Reports
Oct. 29
Mar. 27
Dec. 17
May 19
Guidance Counselors…….……Olivia Holliday
Kerri McClain
Regina Judkins
Oct. 8
Mar. 6
End of Grading Period
Nov. 21
Apr. 28
Jan. 17
June 11
Oct. 17
Mar. 17
Report Cards
Nov. 26
May 7
Jan. 28
June 23
School Nurse…………….……Paulette Langley
Athletic Director…………….Patricia Haggerty
Office Staff
Bookkeeper………………….…Evelyn Bowens
Student Information……….......Deanna Sloan
Administrative Assistants………….Lisa Slade
Vickie Todd
Guidance………………………Rhonda Brown
Sep. 2
Dec. 23-Jan. 1
Apr. 14-21
Department Chairs
English……………….….…….Robert O’Brien
Math………………….………..Claudia Hadley
Physical Education…………Patricia Haggerty
Science………………….Barbara Weiffenbach
Social Studies………….….….…Betty Murphy
CTE…………………….…………...Dale Wells
Fine Arts…………………..……Heather Webb
Media Coordinator………..……Candace Belk
Foreign Language…………..…..…Terri Sears
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Holiday/Vacation
Nov. 11
Jan. 20, 21
May 26
Nov. 27-29
Feb. 17
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Northern Nash Students:
Upon receiving a copy of the Northern Nash High School Student
Handbook and the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Code of
Conduct, each student accepts full responsibility for knowing the
contents for both documents and for governing himself/herself
accordingly.
Each student is expected to retain a copy of the handbook to refer
to as needed. Please print the appropriate information in the space
provided below:
This handbook belongs to:
Student’s Name _____________________________________________
Grade _______________ Homeroom Teacher _____________________
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Acknowledgment of Receipt
of
Northern Nash High School Student Handbook
and
Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Code of Student Conduct
Upon receiving a copy of the Northern Nash High School Student Handbook and the
Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Code of Student Conduct, I accept full responsibility
for knowing the contents of both documents and for governing myself according to the
rules and procedures set forth by the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Board of
Education and Northern Nash High School.
Name ______________________ Grade ___
Teacher _______________________
Student Signature: _____________________________
Date: ________________________________________
My signature below certifies that I am aware that my son/daughter has received a copy of
the Northern Nash High School Student Handbook and the Nash-Rocky Mount Public
Schools Code of Student Conduct. I furthermore agree to support the School in matters
relative to positive student behavior, regular attendance, and academic progress.
Parent Signature: _____________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2013 - 2014
Principal’s Message
Non-discriminatory Statement
School Motto
School Colors
School Mascot
School Song
Mission Statement & Beliefs– NRMS
To Get Answers at NNHS
Bell Schedules
Lunch Schedule
NC Academic Scholars Program
Graduation Requirements
Grading System
Selection of Valedictorian
Chart for 4.0 Grading Scale
Marshal Policy
Promotion Requirements
Transfer Students
Minimum Requirements for UNC System
Exam Exemptions
Code of Student Behavior
Athletics
Attendance (Policy JB)
Band Boosters
Bullying Policy
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10-11
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14-15
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18-19
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19-20
20-22
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Check In/Check Out
Chill Out
Class Dues
Clean and Safe Environment
Clubs
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25-26
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Compliance with the Staff’s Instructions
Counselors’ Assignments/Procedures
Discipline Referrals
Positive Behavior & Intervention Support (PBIS)
PBIS Matrix
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Dress Code
Driver’s Education
Driver Eligibility Certificate
Electronic Devices
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Felony Charges
Fire and Emergency Equipment
Fire and Tornado Drills
Food and Drink Outside of Cafeteria
Forgery and Fraud
Gambling
Gift Deliveries
Hall Passes
Identification Cards
Identification of Self to Staff Member
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Interrogation
Junior-Senior Prom
Knight’s Athletic Club
Lockers
Lost and Found
Lunch
Media Center
National Honor Society Selection Process
National Vocational-Technical Honor Society
Parental Notification
Parking
Personal Enterprise
Restrooms
School Bus Safety
Search and Seizure (Policy 4342)
Sexual Harassment (Policy 1736/4026/7326)
Tardy Policy
Telephones
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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
NON-DISCRIMINATORY STATEMENT
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As required by law, the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools does not discriminate against
any person on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, national origin, or religion.
SCHOOL MOTTO
“Scientia, Flamma, Aeternia”
(Knowledge, the Eternal Flame)
SCHOOL COLORS
Green, Gold, and White
SCHOOL MASCOT
Golden Knights
SCHOOL SONG
Hail to Thee, our Alma Mater,
Praise to Thee!
We’re the Spirit of true service,
Hail to Thee!
May we ever honor Thee,
As the years go by,
In our hearts we’ll always cherish
NORTHERN HIGH.
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MISSION STATEMENT
OF NASH-ROCKY MOUNT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Mission:
The Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System will provide All students a rigorous
and relevant educational program to ensure that each becomes a globally
competitive, responsible and contributing member of society.
Vision:
Preparing all students for bright & prosperous futures by Deliberately and
Intentionally providing Rigorous and Relevant Instruction in every classroom,
everyday.
BELIEFS OF NASH-ROCKY MOUNT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Students come first.
Education is hope, providing choices and expanding horizons.
Education is a shared responsibility among schools, families, and communities.
Students need high expectations for success.
Students learn best in a safe, nurturing environment.
Diversity is valued when all people are treated with dignity.
Learning is a life-long journey for all.
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TO GET ANSWERS
AT
NORTHERN NASH HIGH SCHOOL
This section is designed to provide a quick reference for students and
parents to find assistance in school-related matters.
Address Changes - - Mrs. Deanna Sloan (Main Office)
Announcements - - Ms. Lisa Slade (Main Office)
Apex/Credit Recovery - - Ms. Rhonda Brown, Ms. Judkins
Athletics - - Ms. Patricia Haggerty
Attendance - - Individual Teachers, Mrs. Deanna Sloan
BAIT/MMST Team -- Ms. Debbie Hite
Buildings & Grounds - - Mr. Craig Tedford
Bus Problems - - Mr. Craig Tedford & Mrs. Mary Jones
Check-in/Check-out - - Ms. Vickie Todd
Chill Out/ISS/ASD - - Ms. Barbara Williams
Child Nutrition - - Mrs. Phyllis Carpenter (Cafeteria)
Class Rings - - Mr. Patrick Smith, Herff-Jones Representative/ Mrs. Evelyn
Bowens
Clubs - - Mrs. Mary Jones
College Information - - Student Services
Computer Labs/Media - - Mrs. Candice Belk
Discipline - - Individual Administrators
Driver Education - - Ms. Lisa Slade (Main Office)
Dues/Fees (Money Matters) – Mrs. Evelyn Bowens
Duty Assignments – Mr. Craig Tedford
Emergency Messages - - Ms. Lisa Slade
Exceptional Children - - Mrs. Mary Jones, Mrs. Shannen Garrett
Facility Usage/Scheduling Events - - Mr. Tedford
First Aid - - Mrs. Paulette Langley, School Nurse, Mrs. E. Bowens, Ms. L.
Slade (Main Office)
Free & Reduced Lunch - - Ms. Hite, Mrs. Phyllis Carpenter (Cafeteria)
Graduation Materials/Cap & Gown - - Mr. Patrick Smith, Mrs. Evelyn
Bowens, Mr. Henry Drake
Graduation Program/Senior Day Activities -- Mr. Henry Drake
Graduation Project (Capstone) --- English Dept.
Graduation Requirements - - Student Services
Identification Cards - - Mrs. Candice Belk
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Immunizations - - School Nurse, Mrs. Paulette Langley
In-School Suspension - Mr. Craig Tedford & Ms. Barbara Williams
Junior-Senior Prom - - Ms. Rhonda Brown
Law Enforcement - - Officer Jon Keen
Locks/Lockers - - Mr. Greg Tharrington
Lost & Found - - Main Office
Lunch Schedule/Program - - Mrs. Phyllis Carpenter (Cafeteria)
Maintenance/Custodians – Mr. Craig Tedford
Medications at School - - Mrs. Paulette Langley, School Nurse
National Honor Society - - Ms. D. Hite, Ms. Judkins, Ms. C. Williams
Out-of-School Suspension - - Individual Administrators
Parking - - Mrs. Evelyn Bowens (Main Office), Officer Jon Keen
Positive Behavior & Intervention Support - - Mrs. M. Jones, Mrs. Shannon
Thornell, Mrs. Cierra Viverette
Room Assignments -- Mr. Chad Thompson
Schedule Changes - - Student Services
School Pictures - - Mr. Robert O’Brien, Lifetouch
Student Government - - Mrs. Lauren Underhill
Substitute Teachers – Mrs. Evelyn Bowens
Textbooks - - Ms. D. Hite, Mrs. Belk
Transcripts/Registrar - - Mrs. Rhonda Brown, Student Services
Yearbook/Webmaster/Web TV - - Mr. Robert O’Brien
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BELL SCHEDULES
Regular Daily Bell Schedule
7:30
First Bell
7:37 - 9:07
First Period
9:12 - 10:42
Second Period
10:47 - 12:55
Third Period (See Lunch Schedule)
1:00 - 2:30
Fourth Period
Homeroom Schedule
7:30
First Bell
7:37 - 9:00
First Period
9:05 – 10:27
Second Period
10:32 – 10:42
Homeroom
10:47 - 12:55
Third Period (Lunch)
1:00 - 2:30
Fourth Period
Extended Homeroom Schedule
7:30
First Bell
7:37 - 8:55
First Period
9:00 - 10:17
Second Period
10:22 - 10:42
Extended Homeroom
10:47 - 12:55
Third Period (Lunch)
1:00 - 2:30
Fourth Period
Two-Hour Delay Schedule
9:30
First Bell
9:37 - 10:07
First Period
10:12 - 10:42
Second Period
10:47 - 12:55
Third Period (Lunch)
1:00 - 2:30
Fourth Period
Early Release Bell Schedule**
7:30
First Bell
7:37 - 8:34
First Period
8:39 - 9:24
Second Period
9:29 - 10:19
Fourth Period
10:24 - 12:30
Third Period*
*We will dismiss 5th lunch from the cafeteria.
**Students will have only 5 minutes (rather than 6) between all class changes including
returning from lunches.
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LUNCH SCHEDULE
Lunch will always take place during 3rd period. The lunch schedule is the same for every
bell schedule.
A
B
C
D
E
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
10:47 - 11:09
11:13 - 11:36
11:40 - 12:02
12:06 - 12:28
12:32 - 12:55
NORTH CAROLINA
ACADEMIC SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Students who complete the requirements for an academically challenging high school
program will be named North Carolina Academic Scholars and receive special
recognition.
The students who qualify for this special recognition:
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Will be designated by the State Board of Education as North Carolina Academic
Scholars.
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Will receive a seal of recognition attached to their diplomas.
May receive special recognition.
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NORTH CAROLINA
Graduation Requirements
Content Area
English
For some ninth
graders with
Cognitive Disabilities
For ninth graders
entering in 20092011/12
Occupational Course
of Study
4 credits Occupational
English I,II,III, IV
Future Ready Core
4 Credits I,II, III,IV
For ninth
graders entering
in 2012/13 and
beyond
Future Ready
Core
4 Credits I,II,
III,IV
4Credits Common
Core Math I, II, III,
and a 4th Math
Course to be aligned
with the student's
post high school
plans *A student, in
rare instances, may
be able to take an
alternative math
course sequence as
outlined under State
Board of Education
policy. Please see
your school
counselor for more
details.
4Credits
Common Core
Math I, II, III,
and a 4th Math
Course to be
aligned with the
student's post
high school plans
*A student, in
rare instances,
may be able to
take an
alternative math
course sequence
as outlined under
State Board of
Education policy.
Please see your
school counselor
for more details.
2 Credits Life Skills
Science I, II
3 Credits
Environmental
Science, Biology, a
physical science
course
2 Credits Social
Studies I (Government/
Us History) Social
Studies II (SelfAdvocacy/ Problem
Solving)
3 Credits World
History, US History,
Civics and
Economics
3 Credits
Environmental
Science, Biology,
a physical
science course
4 Credits World
History,
American History
Part I and II,
Civics and
Economics (AP
US History must
be paired with
Math
3 credits Occupational
Mathematics I, II, III
Science
Social Studies
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World Languages
Not required
Health & Physical
Education
1 Credit
Health/Physical Ed.
Electives or other
requirements
Occupational
Preparation: 6
Credits: Occupational
Preparation I, II, III, IV
Elective
credits/completion of
IEP objectives/Career
Portfolio required
Career/Technical: 4
Credits
Career/Technical
Education electives
Arts Education:
Recommended at least
one credit in an arts
discipline
Total
22 credits
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Special Topics in
US History to
meet the two
course
requirement.)
Not required for high Not required for
school graduation. A high school
two credit minimum graduation. A
is required for
two credit
admission to a
minimum is
university in the
required for
UNC system.
admission to a
university in the
UNC system.
1 Credit
1 Credit
Health/Physical
Health/Physical Ed.
Ed.
6 Credits required
6 Credits
2 elective credits of required 2
any combination
elective credits
from either: -Career of any
and Technical Ed.
combination
(CTE) -Arts
from either: Education -World
Career and
Languages 4 elective Technical Ed.
(CTE) -Arts
credits strongly
recommended (four Education -World
Languages 4
course
concentration) from elective credits
one of the
strongly
following: -Career
recommended
and Technical Ed.
(four course
(CTE)* -JROTC concentration)
Arts Education (e.g. from o
dance, music, theater following: arts, visual arts) Career and
Any other subject
Technical Ed.
area (e.g. social
(CTE)* -JROTC
studies, science,
-Arts Education
mathematics,
(e.g. dance,
English
music, theater
arts, visual arts) Any other subject
area (e.g. social
studies, science,
mathematics,
English
28 credits (21 + 6
28 credits (22 +
electives)
6 electives)
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GRADING SYSTEM
Northern Nash High School evaluates each student’s academic progress, using a report
card. Report cards are issued every six weeks. Each teacher will inform the student in
writing about his/her grading policy at the beginning of each semester. Grades are
numerical, with a grade of 70 being the lowest passing grade. Progress reports are also
distributed at the midpoint of each grading period. The grading scale is as follows:
“A”
“B”
“C”
“D”
“F”
93 - 100 85 - 92 77 - 84 70 - 76 0 - 69 -
Superior
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Unsatisfactory
K-12 Progress Report Dates
September 17, 2013
October 29, 2013
December 17, 2013
February 10, 2014
March 27, 2014
May 19, 2014
K-12 Report Card Dates
October 17, 2013
November 26, 2013
January 28, 2014
March 17, 2014
May 7, 2014
June 23 , 2014
SELECTION OF VALEDICTORIAN
Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools shall award the distinction of Valedictorian to the
student who has achieved the highest grade point average based on a 4.0 scale in his/her
graduating class. The grade point average includes all quality points earned for honors
and Advanced Placement courses. In the event of a tie, each student involved shall be
awarded the distinction of valedictorian. Candidates for Valedictorian must have
completed at least one school year at the secondary level in Nash-Rocky Mount Public
Schools.
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CHART FOR 4.0 GRADING SCALE
96-100% =4.00
95%=3.88
94%=3.75
93%=3.63
92%=3.50
FF=0.00
P=0.00
91%=3.38
90%=3.25
89%=3.13
88%=3.00
87%=2.88
86%=2.75
85%=2.63
84%=2.50
83%=2.38
82%=2.25
81%=2.13
80%=2.00
79%=1.88
78%=1.75
77%=1.63
76%=1.50
75%=1.38
74%=1.25
73%=1.13
70-72%=1.00
WF=0.00
F=0.00
WP=0.00
INC=0.00
AUD=0.00
*For calculating the grade point average (GPA), the advanced level courses will be
weighted according to the following scale:
Honors – 1 quality point
AP - 2 quality points
*State Regulation
MARSHAL POLICY
The top twenty members of the junior class who exemplify qualities of good citizenship
and who have the approval of both the principal and the faculty council will serve as
marshals for graduation. The number of marshals may be extended to the top twenty-two
members of the junior class should there be a tie for the twentieth position or when
someone in the first twenty cannot serve as marshal.
PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
Promotion to Grade 10 - - 5 credits
Promotion to Grade 11 - - 12 credits
Promotion to Grade 12 - - 20 credits
Graduation - - 28 credits
These credits must be earned by the end of the second semester for promotion in the fall
of the school year.
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TRANSFER STUDENTS
Students who transfer to Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools from schools that use only a
letter grading system will have their letter grades converted to a numerical grade
according to the following scale:
A+ = 99
B+ = 91
C+ = 83
D+ = 76
A = 96
B = 88
C = 80
D = 73
F = 65
A- = 93
B- = 85
C- = 77
D- = 70
These are the midpoints from the widely used scale for A, B, C, D, and F.
MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
AT THE 16 INSTITUTIONS OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
For the class of 1990 and beyond, the following courses will be required for admission, in
addition to an institution’s own requirements:
In English, four course credits emphasizing grammar, composition, and literature;
In mathematics, four course credits including CCI, CCII, CCIII, and a higher level
mathematics course for which CCIII is a prerequisite.
In science, three course credits including:
--at least one credit in a life or biological science (e. g. biology)
--at least one credit in a physical science (e. g. physical science, chemistry,
physics)
--at least one laboratory course; and
--one credit must be in earth/environmental science;
In social studies, two classes of US History, one World History, and one Civics &
Economics.
In addition, it is recommended that prospective students complete at least two course
credits in one foreign language, and take one mathematics course credit in the twelfth
grade.
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“Course credits” as defined in these requirements may include those high school level
courses taken and passed by an applicant after graduating from high school, as well as
those taken while enrolled as a high school student.
Individual constituent institutions may require other courses in addition to the minimum
requirements.
16 Institutions of the University of North Carolina
Appalachian State University
East Carolina University
Elizabeth City State University
Fayetteville State University
NC A & T State University
NC Central University
NC School of the Arts
NC State University
UNC-Asheville
UNC-Chapel Hill
UNC-Charlotte
UNC-Greensboro
UNC-Pembroke
UNC-Wilmington
Western Carolina University
Winston-Salem State University
EXEMPTIONS FROM Non-State FINAL EXAMS
Only seniors are eligible for exemptions from non-state final exams. In order for a senior
to be exempt from an exam, the exam itself must not be state-mandated, (EOC’s, MSL’s,
VoCats, etc.), and any student who seeks exemption from an exam must have attained an
“A” average in the class and must not have acquired more than three (3) absences during
the semester from the class in which the exemption is requested. Students who are absent
from school because they are exempt from an exam must still be considered absent and
will be counted absent.
NASH-ROCKY MOUNT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CODE OF STUDENT BEHAVIOR (POLICY 4300 SERIES)
The Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Code of Student Behavior (Policy JCDA 4300
Series) provides a uniform standard of conduct for all public school students emphasizing
the maintenance of an atmosphere where orderly learning is possible and encouraged. It
defines behavioral rules, disciplinary procedures, and actions to be taken.
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The Behavior Code is based on the premise that rules must be enforced fairly, firmly, and
consistently in a manner that is equitable and just, while complying with state mandates
and regulations. It recognizes that as students progress in school and advance in age and
maturity, they will assume greater responsibility for their actions. It recognizes that
differences in age and maturity require different types of disciplinary action. The process
of discipline is intended to be instructional and corrective.
The responsibility for school discipline is not the exclusive domain of the administrative
staff. All those involved – students, teachers, parents, and community members – should
work together in an atmosphere of respect, cooperation, and courtesy to ensure an
effective discipline program.
AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION
After-school detention is held on the school campus Monday through Thursday for one
hour (2:40 p. m. – 3:40 p. m.). Students may be assigned to after school detention for
minor offenses such as tardiness and failure to work in class. The student must serve
after-school detention within three days of the offense and will be expected to provide
his/her own transportation home. Students who are late will be required to serve an extra
day. Students that are disruptive during the detention time will be asked to leave and
referred to an administrator for further action. This may result in anything from an extra
day to out-of-school suspension. A student who is present in school but fails to show up
for after-school detention will be disciplined at the administrator’s discretion. Students
who repeatedly refuse to serve ASD subject themselves to out-of-school suspension.
AIDING AND ABETTING
No student will aid or abet in the violation of the rules established by Northern Nash
High School, the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Board of Education, or the laws of
the State of North Carolina. This includes serving as a lookout for others who are
breaking the rules.
ATHLETICS
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2)
3)
Northern Nash High School is a member of the North Carolina High School
Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and therefore subscribes to the rules found
within the organization’s handbook. A copy of this handbook can be found in the
offices of the principal and athletic director.
Academic requirements: A student must have passed a minimum of 3 credits
during the previous semester in order to be eligible for competition.
Attendance: A player must have been in attendance for at least 85% of the
previous term at an approved high school or elementary school to be eligible for
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4)
5)
6)
participation. He/she may not participate in practice or a game if he/she is absent
from school on a given school day unless it is approved by the principal.
Physical Examination: Each player must receive a physical examination by a
physician each year prior to the beginning of practice.
Length of Eligibility: Upon entering grade 9, a student is eligible for competition
on high school athletic teams during the succeeding eight consecutive semesters,
provided such student does not reach his or her 19th birthday on or before
October 16th of the school year in question.
Any varsity/junior varsity athlete charged with a felony is ineligible to participate
in his/her sport until the charges are resolved. If the athlete is found guilty, he/she
is ineligible to participate for any athletic team for the remainder of that school
year. If the athlete is enrolled at Northern Nash High School the following school
year, his/her eligibility will be determined by the administration. The
administration will review the student’s discipline record, grades, and conduct
before making the decision.
Student behavior at athletic events is a critical factor which determines whether the fans
are attending the event to support the athletic teams or rather to simply draw attention to
themselves. Students must understand that they are representatives of Northern Nash
High School and that all school rules are in effect during both home and away contests.
To ensure that our athletic events remain a source of pride and fun for all involved,
students are expected to adhere to the following guidelines:
1- Students will not make obscene gestures or use vulgar language or otherwise
engage in inappropriate acts during the contest.
2- Students will not participate in cheers or other actions that are designed to
intimidate, harass, or embarrass game officials, opposing teams, cheerleaders,
or fans.
3- Students will not throw anything onto the playing field or do anything that
disrupts the normal flow of the game.
4- Students will leave the site of the contest, including the parking lot, within a
reasonable amount of time after the event has ended.
Northern Nash High School offers the following sports:
FALL SPORTS
Football
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Golf
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Available to:
Boys
Boys
Girls
Girls
Girls
Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls
WINTER SPORTS
Available to:
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Basketball
Basketball
Wrestling
Swimming
Indoor Track
Cheerleading
Boys
Girls
Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls
SPRING SPORTS
Baseball
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track
Golf
Available to:
Boys
Girls
Girls
Boys
Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls
ATTENDANCE
In order to be considered in attendance, a student (except for hospital/homebound or
staggered kindergarten) must be present in the school for the school day or at a place
other than the school with the approval of the appropriate school official for the purpose
of attending an authorized school activity. Such activities may include field trips, athletic
contests, student conventions musical festivals, or any similarly-approved activity.
Except as noted above, a student must be present at least one-half of the school’s
instructional day in order to be recorded present for that day. If a student is not present,
then the student is absent.
General Statue 115C-378 states is part that no person shall encourage, entice, or
counsel any such student to be unlawfully absent from school.
If a student is “exempted from an exam” (applies to seniors only) and is not present in the
school for the school day or at a place other than the school with the approval of the
appropriate school official for the purpose of attending an authorized school activity, the
student is absent.
Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Board of Education Policy 4400 addresses the issue
of attendance, forfeiture of credit due to non-attendance, as well as what constitutes
excused and unexcused absences. “Skipping” is another word for an unexcused absence
and can be defined by the actions listed below: (It should be understood that “skipping”
school or class will be dealt with as a disciplinary offense.)
Leaving campus at anytime without permission: Students must check out of school at the
Check In/Check Out office. Once a student arrives on the campus of NNHS (either
by car or bus), he/she may not leave the school grounds without checking-out first.
Students not complying with this policy will have parking stickers revoked, plus any
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other disciplinary action deemed appropriate will be administered. All of the following
will be considered unauthorized absences from school/class and will be dealt with
accordingly:
1- Not attending any assigned class or gathering during the school day. This
includes homeroom, assemblies, club meetings, pep rallies, etc.
2- Being absent from school without parents’ prior knowledge
3- Leaving class without permission or under false pretenses
4- Not reporting to class within the first 10 minutes without a note from a teacher
or administrator.
5- Being in another teacher’s class without the approval of the teacher of the
scheduled class.
Excused Absences:
The following shall constitute valid excuses for the temporary non-attendance of a child
at school, provided satisfactory evidence of the excuse is provided to Mrs. Marla
Tharrington within three days after the student returns to school. A receptacle is
provided in the main office for all written excuses. Also, a form is provided for each
student to sign and indicate the date which the note is turned in and the date of the
absence/s.
According to Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Board of Education Policy, excused
absences fall into the following categories:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Illness or injury which prevents the student from being physically able to
attend school.
Quarantine/Isolation of the student is ordered by the local health officer or by
the State Board of Health.
Death in the student’s immediate family (including, but not necessarily
limited to grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters).
Medical/Dental appointments which have been approved by the appropriate
school official prior to the absence.
Court/Administrative proceedings if the student is a party to the action or
under subpoena as a witness.
Religious observances whereby the tenets of a religion to which the student or
his/her parents adhere require or suggest the observance of a religious event,
not to exceed five days.
Educational Opportunity: An absence may be excused when it is demonstrated
that the purpose of the absence is to take advantage of a valid educational
opportunity, such as travel. Approval for such an absence must be gained
prior to the absence. Such trips normally would not include absences for the
following: hunting, fishing, visiting relatives, going to the beaches, shopping,
skiing, subsequent trips to the same area, attending athletic events, etc.
Because of the minimum length of the school day, no student shall be excused for outside
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activities, such as music lessons, dancing lessons, etc.
If a student is absent for any reason, a written statement from the parent, guardian, or
other acceptable documentation of such absence shall be submitted to the principal upon
return to school. (The approval is subject to the discretion of the Principal) The absence
may be excused and the student permitted to make up all graded work missed. The
student must bring a written statement from a parent and submit it to the receptacle in the
main office to be given to Mrs. Marla Tharrington in order for the absence to be
considered excused. Class work may not be made up for unexcused absences, and the
student must receive a zero on all work missed.
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BAND BOOSTERS
The Northern Nash High School Band Boosters is a group of parents who support the
total band program with their time, effort, energy, enthusiasm, and talents. Membership
is open to anyone who would like to join. While having a child in the band is not a
prerequisite, a love for the band and what it does for the school and community is.
BULLYING POLICY
Students, school system employees, volunteers and visitors are expected to behave in
a civil and respectful manner. The board expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination,
harassment and bullying. (Nash Rocky Mount Board Policy1710/4021/7230)
CHECK IN/CHECK OUT
Check-In
1- Any student arriving on campus after the tardy bell (7:30 a. m.), but before 7:37 a. m.,
must report directly to his/her First Period class. If it is after 7:37 a. m. when the
student arrives at school, he/she must report to the Check-in Office. Students who
have not checked into school or reported to class are not authorized to visit any other
parts of the school building/campus.
2- Students arriving to school late, no matter what period must check in with Ms. Todd
at the Check in/Check out office.
3- Students who persist in checking into school late risk the loss of parking privileges
and assignment into after-school detention. Continual abuse will result in out-ofschool suspension.
4- Students who ride the bus and consistently report late to class will be
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referred to the administration for disciplinary action.
Check-Out
1- Any student needing to leave school during school hours must check out with
Ms. Todd through the Check-in/Check-out Office. It is the student’s responsibility
to use proper check out procedures. Students who fail to use the proper check out
procedures will be disciplined as if they skipped school.
2- A parent may give permission for a student to check out by coming to the school and
presenting a picture ID to the Check-in/Check-out receptionist. A student will not be
allowed to leave school with anyone other than a parent/guardian or an
individual who is listed on the student’s school demographic information. This
individual must come into the school building and present a picture ID to the Checkin – Check-out receptionist, Ms. Todd.
3- Parents may send a note with their student to check out which will be verified by a
School Official. A phone call will be made to confirm the authenticity of the note.
CHILL OUT
Students will be sent to Chill Out for the following non-administrative offenses and will
be assigned detentions by the Chill Out Coordinator.
Below is a list of actions that will be taken after each offense:
1st Offense
2nd Offense
3rd Offense
Chill out room for remainder of period
Office Referral (see behavior management plan)
Office Referral (see behavior management plan)
While in Chill Out students must be working and on-task. Misbehavior will not
be tolerated. Students who misbehave in Chill Out subject themselves to out-of-school
suspension.
Students will also be sent to Chill Out for administrative offenses that will in turn be
referred to an administrator.
Students sent to Chill Out and not reporting directly to Chill Out will be considered
skipping and insubordinate.
CLASS DUES
Freshman
Sophomore
$10.00
$10.00
Junior
Senior
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$10.00
$10.00
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Students should pay class dues to their homeroom teacher within the first 3 days of
school. All seniors must have paid their freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior dues in
order to participate in Commencement Exercises and Senior Day activities.
CLEAN AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Students are expected to take pride in their surroundings. Northern Nash High School
staff makes every effort to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly school environment and
must insist that all students comply with this reasonable expectation. Trashcans are
provided throughout the buildings and grounds and each of us is expected to use them
properly. Flower planters are not to be used as trash cans. Littering will not be condoned
by anyone associated with NNHS. Students who are found to be littering at any time or
place at NNHS subject themselves to such disciplinary action as deemed necessary and
appropriate by the School’s administration.
CLUBS
The administration charters all clubs at Northern Nash High School. If there is sufficient
interest, and a sponsor can be found, new clubs may be formed by contacting the
administration and applying for a charter. Students will register at the beginning of each
year for the clubs to which they wish to belong. Sponsors should submit club rolls to the
appropriate administrator. Students may not be members of more than two (2) of the
following clubs at any one time:
Art Club
Carpentry Club
CIS (Communities in Schools)
CISCO Networking Club
Dance Team
Debate Club
Drafting Club
Skills USA
FCCLA
First Priority
FTA (Future Teachers of America)
Guitar Club (Acoustic/Electric)
History Club
HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)
Key Club
KnightLife/Knightwriters
Knights of Harmony
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MAC (Manga Anime Club)
ITS Honors (Mainstage Players Drama Club)
National Honor Society
PBIS Club
Rubiks cube Club
SGA (Student Government Association)
Science Olympiad
Spanish Club / National Spanish Honor Society
Target Club
COMPLIANCE WITH STAFF INSTRUCTIONS
Students will comply with the directions/instructions of staff members at all times.
Failure to comply with the instructions of staff members will be viewed as
insubordination. Students who are willfully insubordinate may expect to be penalized at
the discretion of NNHS administration. This may result in penalties from after-school
detention to out-of-school suspension.
COUNSELING PROCEDURES
Each student, grades 9 – 12, will have an individual conference at least once a year with
his or her assigned counselor. Counselor appointments will be given by the counselor
during the regular school day. The counselor assignments are as follows:
9th-10th grade Gina Judkins
11th-12th grade A-J Kerri McClain
11th-12th grade K-V Olivia Holliday
Routine Visits to the Counseling Center:
1- Students may visit the counseling center before and after school and during their
lunch periods.
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2- Students should not be sent to the counseling center during class to make
appointments, pick up applications, request schedule changes, etc. unless:
a.
they have an appointment slip signed by their counselor, or
b. the teacher receives a telephone call requesting that an individual student
be permitted to leave the classroom to meet with their counselor, or
c.
the student appears to be experiencing an emotional crisis.
Crisis Counseling Referrals
The following procedure needs to be followed in referring students who appear to be
experiencing an emotional crisis:
1- Determine which counselor is responsible for that individual student.
2- Telephone or visit with the appropriate counselor and express your concerns. Be
ready to provide background information. If a student expresses concerns regarding
harm to themselves or others, please make sure you contact the counseling
department immediately. Do not just send an email because the counselor may be out
of the office, or may not receive it immediately.
3- Provide the student with a hall pass or accompany the student to the counselor’s
office.
4- If the student’s own counselor is not on campus, ask the registrar to put you in
contact with another counselor.
According to the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Board of education Policy, the
address and residence of each student must be verified by School. The School must
obtain and verify the legal residential street address (no post office box numbers) of each
student at the School. The verification of the address must be accompanied by at least
two of the documents listed below:
1. Property tax records which indicate the street address of the resident.
2. Copies of mortgage documents or copies of deeds to property which indicate the
street address of the property.
3. Copy of residential lease, showing street address.
4. Copy of current driver’s license, showing street address.
5. Copy of voter registration form, showing street address.
6. Copy of automobile registration, showing street address.
7. Affidavit by the school social worker, setting forth that the address and residence
have been verified by the school social worker, based on a personal visit by the
school social worker to the residence.
A student who withdraws transfers to another school must bring a parent to school and
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complete a “Transfer-Withdrawal Slip.” The student must be cleared of all fees owed to
the School (textbooks, athletic equipment, media center materials, locks, ID cards, etc.).
The withdrawal or transfer must be cleared through the student’s counseling center, the
bookkeeper, and the principal or his designee.
NNHS Behavior Management Plan Matrix
Infraction/Violations 1st Offense
2nd Offense
3rd Offense
Unauthorized absence or
leaving class/school
without permission
Policy: 4301
3 days ISS
Up to 5 ISS
2 days OSS
Skipping
Use or possession of
tobacco products
Paraphernalia: (lighter,
matches, etc)
Possession of a
weapon/knife
Policy: 4333
Legal action may be
taken
Possession of weapon;
gun or explosive device
Policy code; 4333
3 days ISS
2 ASD/ISS
Up to 5 ISS
2 OSS
2 days OSS
Up to 10 OSS
2 ASD/conference
with parents
Up to 10 OSS &
possible
recommended
long term
suspension
Immediate
suspension up to
365 days
2 OSS
Up to 10 OSS
Possession or use of
drugs, alcohol, or any
controlled substance;
possession of drug
paraphernalia or under
the influence of drugs
and/or alcohol.
Policy code: 4325
Deliberately
damaging/defacing
school
property/vandalism
(including class prank)
10 days OSS
referral to outside
agency before
reinstatement;
10 days OSS &
recommended
long term
suspension
(legal action may
be taken)
(legal action may
be taken)
Up to 10 OSS
Possible long-term
suspension
Up to 10 days
OSS &
recommended
long-term
suspension
Theft
Policy code: 4330
Up to 10 days
OSS
Up to 10 days
OSS
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Up to 10 OSS &
recommended
long term
suspension
Up to 10 days
OSS &
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Return
Return
recommended
property/reimburse property/reimburse long-term
suspension
Return
property/reimburse
Up to 10 days OSS &
possible recommended
long-term suspension
Up to 3 days
ISS/ASD
Up to 5 days
ISS/OSS
Up to 10 days
OSS
Profanity and /or severe
disrespect towards
faculty, staff or
administrators
Policy code: 4310
Up to 10 days
OSS
Up to 10 days
OSS &
recommended
long-term
suspension
Up to 10 OSS &
recommended
long-term
suspension
Insubordination
Policy code: 4301
3 OSS
Up to 5 days OSS
Up to 10 days
OSS
Fighting and/or assault on
any Nash-Rocky Mount
School property or at any
school event
Policy code: 4331
10 days OSS
(legal action may
be taken)
Possible
recommended
long-term
suspension
10 days OSS
(legal action may
be taken)
Possible
recommended
long-term
suspension
10 days OSS
(legal action may
be taken)
Possible
recommended
long-term
suspension
Verbal/Physical threats
against another person
Policy code: 4331
Up to 10 days
OSS & possible
recommended
long-term
suspension
Up to 10 days
OSS & possible
recommended
long-term
suspension
Confrontation with
another person that does
not result in physical
contact
Policy code: 4315, 4331
Up to 5 days OSS
Up to 10 days
OSS
10 days OSS &
possible long-term
suspension
Severe
roughhousing/horseplay
Up to 5 days ISS
Up to 5 days OSS
Up to 10 days
OSS
Loud & argumentative in
the class/hallway
Policy code: 4301, 4315
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Inappropriate touching
ISS/OSS & parent
conference
Policy code: 4331, 4315
Bullying
Hazing, Harassment
Sexual/racial
harassment
Policy code: 4331,
4332
Bomb Threat
Policy code: 4333
ISS/OSS & parent
conference
Up to 10 days
OSS & possible
long-term
suspension
10 days OSS &
recommended
long-term
suspension
Up to 10 days OSS
& possible
Recommended
long-term
suspension
10 days OSS &
recommended longterm suspension
10 days OSS:
recommended longterm suspension,
felony arrest
Internet violations
(computer)
Policy code: 7320,
3225, 4312
Administrative
conference ISS/OSS
Up to 5 days
ISS/OSS
Up to 10 days OSS
Public display of
affection
Administrative
conference & parent
conference
Up to 3 days ISS
Up to 3 days OSS
Posting
inappropriate
images or
statements in any
social network site
that causes or could
cause a substantial
school disruption
Policy code; 7320,
3225, 4312
Parent conference
and /or ISS, OSS,
and removal of
material from
internet
Up to 10 days OSS
Up to 10 days OSS
& recommended
long-term
suspension
Gang activities &
apparel such as
colors, signs, dorags, etc
Up to 10 days OSS
& possible
recommended longterm suspension
Up to 10 days OSS
& recommended
long-term
Policy code: 4315
Policy code: 4328
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Electronic devices
in the classroom
without teacher
permission
Policy code: 4318
Up to 3 days ISS
Up to 5 days ISS
Up to 5 days OSS
Disruptive behavior
in ISS/Chill out
Up to 5 days OSS
Up to 10 days OSS
10 days OSS &
recommended longterm suspension
Call home to get
appropriate attire
Up to 3 days ISS
Up to 5 days OSS
Policy code: 4301,
4315
Dress Code
Violation
Policy code: 4316
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR & INTERVENTION SUPPORT
(PBIS)
Positive Behavior and Intervention Support (PBIS) is a systematic approach that
establishes and reinforces clear behavioral expectations. It is a team-based system,
involving the entire school staff, using a common approach to discipline that is proactive,
instructional and outcome-based. The PBIS team at Northern Nash High School
developed the following PBIS matrix for all staff members to enforce. Please carefully
study the matrix and become familiar with the behavioral expectations:
1. Be respectful.
2. Be responsible.
3. Be prepared.
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Northern Nash High
PBIS Matrix
"Proactive, Not Reactive"
BE
PREPARED
BE
RESPONSIBLE
BE
RESPECTFUL
SCHOOLWIDE ***
CLASSROOMS HALLWAYS CAFETERIA
Use Polite
Language
Use Polite
Language
Follow Procedures
Electronics
silenced & away
Complete
Assignments
Use Polite
Language
Maintain
Personal Space
Keep Moving
Use Polite
Language
ASSEMBLIES EMERGENCY
DRILLS
RESTROOMS
Use Polite Language
Use Polite
Language
BUSES
Use Polite
Language
Clean Up
Be Ready
Follow Procedures
Clean Up
Stay Seated
Wash Hands
Stay Seated
Remain Quiet
Flush
Be Attentive
Be On Time
Be On Time
Be On Time
Be On Time
Follow Dress
Code
Bring All Materials
Be On Time
Walk to the
Right
*** SCHOOL-WIDE = Inside Building & Outside Campus
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Move Quickly
Move
Quickly
DRESS CODE
Students are expected to be appropriately dressed at school at all times. Nash-Rocky
Mount Public Schools Board of Education Policy 4316 addresses school dress codes.
Students who are found to be inappropriately attired will be sent home to change clothes
or will be detained in Chill Out until someone brings proper attire.
Examples of prohibitive dress or appearance are listed below:
1- Shirts and shoes must be worn at school at all times. Pants must be pulled up neatly
around the waist and held up by a belt. Bedroom slippers are not considered
acceptable dress.
2- Net or see-through shirts, tank tops (males and females), sleeveless tops with wide
arm openings, spaghetti-strap tops, bare midriffs, or other revealing attire will not be
considered acceptable.
3- Hats, head scarves, headbands (either sex), or sunglasses are not to be worn in the
building and will be confiscated by staff and/or administration.
4- Attire which carries sexually suggestive, obscene, racially divisive symbols or
messages, gang related symbols, or otherwise offensive messages will not be
tolerated.
5- Messages, signs, or symbols which promote violence, alcoholic beverages, or drug
abuse will not be tolerated.
6- Any attire that tends to disrupt the teaching/learning process will not be tolerated.
7- Any attire that exposes any undergarments (ex. sagging pants) will not be worn.
Skirts, shorts, dresses, etc. must not be any higher than three (3) inches above the
knee.
8- Sleep wear (pajamas, night gowns, etc.) should not be worn to school.
9- Any item of clothing, such as chains, spiked wristbands, spiked collars, etc., which
may be used as a weapon, is prohibited.
*The administration of Northern Nash High School has the authority to exercise
discretion in matters pertaining to proper student attire. This includes attire that
disrupts good order and prohibits decorum in the classroom or the educational
process.
DRIVER EDUCATION
Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools has contracted with Jordan Driving School to provide
driver education at no cost to the student. Students must be at least 14½ years old and
must be enrolled in a public or private school in this school district.
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The driver education course consists of 30 classroom hours and 6 hours behind the wheel.
This class is taught immediately after the regular school day for 2 to 3 hours as
scheduled. Additional classes will be offered during the summer. The behind-the-wheel
instruction is scheduled individually between the hours of 3 p. m. and 9 p. m., Monday
through Saturday.
Upon successful completion of classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, the student
will receive a driver education certificate. This certificate entitles him/her to take the test
for a learner’s permit at age 15. This permit entitles the student to drive with his/her
parents until age 16, at which time he/she may take the test for a driver’s license. If you
have any questions concerning driver education, please see Ms. Slade or contact Jordan
Driving School at (252) 442-7168.
NORTH CAROLINA
DRIVER ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATE
Since August 1, 1998 North Carolina students under the age of 18 who are eligible for a
driving permit or license will need to have a signed N. C. Driving Eligibility Certificate
issued by the principal or the principal’s designee. The Division of Motor Vehicles will
not issue a driver’s permit or license without a Driving Eligibility Certificate.
Students who wish to obtain a Driving Eligibility Certificate need to bring the following
documents: (1) the statement showing Driver’s Education Completed and (2) your
certified birth certificate (we will not keep these documents).
The Driving Eligibility Certificate has to be signed by the principal or his designee and
expires 30 days from issue date. A parent/guardian signature is also required. Please
allow enough time for the school to handle your request. Students should request a
Driving Eligibility Certificate a day or two before planning to go to DMV. Most requests
can be handled on the day of the request if received any time before the beginning of
second period.
In order to receive a Driving Eligibility Certificate a student must be in school and
making adequate academic progress. A student must pass 70% of classes or a semester
average (3 out of 4 courses) each semester in order to meet the academic requirement.
Academic progress will be based on the semester average on the report card.
However, a student who does not pass the required number of courses but who
successfully completes a Credit Recovery program for the course(s) he/she is taking
before his/her driving privileges are suspended, may provide that information during the
appeals process. Students who complete credit recovery, making them eligible to drive,
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may apply for a new DEC (Driving Eligibility Certificate) at Northern Nash when the
course(s) have been completed successfully. Students who do not meet the criteria will
be reported to the Division of Motor Vehicles and will have their permits or licenses
revoked. In order to have driving privileges reinstated, the student must make adequate
progress on a subsequent semester average.
In addition, the following financial responsibilities apply in order to have driving
privileges reinstated by the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles:
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Reinstatement Fee - $50.00
Duplicate Driver’s License - $10.00
Penalty for failure to relinquish license upon notice of suspension by
NCDMV - $50
CELL PHONES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Cell phones and other electronic devices should not be audible nor visible during
instructional time (unless teacher authorized). Electronic devices and cell phones may be
used in the morning prior to class time and at lunch time in the cafeteria. When the
phone/electronic device is visible between classes, staff will instruct students to put the
device away. The administration reserves the right to determine what constitutes an
“electronic device”.
To ensure the safety and privacy of all, inappropriate use of electronic devices will
result in disciplinary action at the discretion of the Administrative Team.
FELONY CHARGES
If a student is charged with a felony by law enforcement, either in school or outside of
school, and is considered by school authorities to be a threat to the health, safety, and
welfare of our students and staff, it will be recommended to the Superintendent that
he/she be suspended from school for the remainder of the school year.
FIRE AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
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Tampering with, damaging, and/or activating fire and emergency equipment is forbidden.
Offenders are subject to immediate suspension and legal prosecution.
FIRE AND TORNADO DRILLS
Fire drills will be scheduled randomly each month throughout the school year. Routes
for the nearest fire exits are posted in each room. It is the responsibility of all students
and teachers to familiarize themselves with these exits.
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Students should not go to the bathroom, get a drink of water, or otherwise linger in the
building, during a fire drill. They should remain with their class at all times and exit and
re-enter the building in an
orderly manner when the signal is given.
Tornado drills are also scheduled randomly throughout the school year. Teachers will
review the tornado plan with each of their classes. Students should follow the teacher’s
instructions at all times.
Fire and tornado drills are taken very seriously by the staff and administration, as they are
an integral part of our Safe Schools Plan. Any attempt by any student to circumvent the
rules of the drills or to compromise the safety of any individual will be dealt with by
administration as a disciplinary matter.
FOOD AND DRINKS OUTSIDE OF CAFETERIA
All food or drinks must be consumed in the cafeteria. Students should not eat or drink in
the halls or in other unauthorized areas Food and/or drinks should be kept out of the gym
altogether. Students are expected to take pride in their surroundings and refrain from
littering in any way either in the cafeteria or outdoors. Teachers should discourage
students from bringing food items and beverages into the classroom.
FORGERY AND FRAUD
Signing someone else’s name or impersonating another person for the purpose of
falsifying school-related information will not be tolerated. Infractions will result in
disciplinary action at the discretion of the School’s administration.
GAMBLING
Students shall not participate in any unauthorized event, action, or statement which relies
on chance for the monetary advantage of one participant at the expense of others.
This includes exchanging items of value as well as currency and extends to keeping score
for later settlement. Students who are found to be involved in such gambling activity
subject themselves to disciplinary action.
GIFT DELIVERIES
Deliveries of flowers, balloons, gifts, messages, etc. from outside the School are
prohibited. Flowers and balloons should not be exchanged between students during the
school day. Due to safety reasons, balloons cannot be carried onto a school bus for any
reason. Nothing may be transported on the school bus except those items which are used
specifically for classroom use as a part of the learning process.
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HALL PASSES
A student must have a hall pass to be out of class. The hall pass must be properly
signed by the teacher issuing the pass, as well as by the one receiving it. All passes
must contain the date and time the pass was issued. Students possessing unauthorized
hall passes or admit slips will be subject to disciplinary action by the administration.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS
New students will be issued identification cards at the beginning of the school year or
upon enrollment for transfer students. If a student loses his/ her ID badge, he/she will be
required to purchase a new ID badge for $5.00. If asked by a staff member, the student
should be able to produce the identification card at any time. Students who are found to
be without their identification badges upon request will be penalized at the discretion of
the administration.
IDENTIFICATION OF SELF TO STAFF MEMBER
Students shall immediately identify themselves accurately to any NNHS staff member
who requests such identification. Students who refuse to identify themselves or who use
inaccurate identification may be suspended from school for up to ten days.
INTERROGATION
If the interrogation of a student indicates that the completion of the interrogation should
be carried out by a police officer or other law enforcement officer, the administration
shall make a reasonable attempt to notify the parents (except in cases of suspected child
abuse or neglect by the parent) and give them an opportunity to be present at the time of
questioning.
JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM
1- All juniors and seniors attending the Junior-Senior Prom and all freshmen and
sophomores invited to the Prom must have paid their class dues and all other fees
owed to NNHS by December 17, 2013. REMINDER: ANY FEES PAID AFTER
DECEMBER 13, 2012 WILL BE SUBJECT TO A $25.00 LATE FEE.
2- Any person invited to attend the prom who is not a Northern Nash student must
submit a letter of approval from his/her home school principal. If the invitee no
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longer attends school, he/she must submit a letter of reference from his/her employer.
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All approval forms are due two weeks prior to the Prom. All letters of
approval must be written on school/business stationery. Any prom guest
must be at least in the ninth grade. Any one invited over the age of 21
must be pre-approved by the principal.
3- Each junior and senior will be responsible for the conduct of his/her date and should
remain with that date throughout the Prom.
4- No one in possession of, or under the influence of, alcohol or drugs will be allowed to
attend the Prom. Anyone found to be in violation of this regulation will be asked to
leave, suspended from school, and possibly charged through the NCSD. Detection
devices may be used if necessary.
5- The administration reserves the right to ask any person at the Prom to leave.
6- All persons attending the Prom and their vehicles are subject to search if deemed
necessary by school administration and/or law enforcement.
7- Students who would like to have pictures made will have the opportunity to do so.
The picture cost must be paid at the time the photographs are taken.
8- Once a student or guest leaves the Prom, he/she will not be allowed to return. He/she
will be expected to leave the grounds immediately.
9- Although bids will be used for admission to the Prom, they will be returned to
individual students the week after the Prom. Lost bids will not be replaced.
10- Any student suspended from school the week of the Prom must be cleared from the
suspension by the date of the Prom.
11- Students must present their official Northern Nash High School identification cards in
order to be admitted to the NNHS Prom.
KNIGHTS’ ATHLETIC CLUB
The Knights’ Athletic Club maintains and operates all concessions at football and
basketball games. KAC assists the department in the purchase of materials needed to
operate, supply refreshments at Athletic Awards Night, and sponsor meals for athletic
teams at various times throughout the year. Anyone who appreciates athletics and the joy
of watching young people excel is welcomed to join the club.
LOCKERS
At the beginning of the school year, each student will have an opportunity to request a
locker. The following conditions will apply to locker use:
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1. Students are allowed to go to their lockers before school, during class change, and
after school only. Lockers are off limits during lunch.
2. No student is to use any locker other than the one assigned to him/her and may
not use any lock other than the one issued by Northern Nash High School.
Unauthorized locks will be immediately removed by the administration. A fee of
$5.00 will be charged for a lost lock.
3. Lockers or locks that are in disrepair should be immediately reported to Mr.
Tharrington in Room 104.
4. Students are not allowed to share lockers.
5. It is important that lockers remain locked at all times and that lock combinations
not be shared with other students.
6. Lockers are considered school property and are subject to being searched at any
time.
7. Northern Nash High School is not liable for any items stolen from, or damaged in,
the lockers.
8. Only items belonging to the student for daily activities at school are allowed in
the locker.
9. There will be a $5.00 fee for any locker not cleaned out on the student’s last day
of school. This also applies to students who withdraw prior to the end of the
school year.
LOST AND FOUND
In a setting the size of this School, there will be times when items will be lost. When a
student loses an item, he/she should contact the main office to inquire about whether such
item has been found and turned in. When an item is found, it should be turned in to the
main office to be placed with other lost and found items. From time to time,
announcements will be made informing the students and staff of certain items which have
been found and turned in to the office.
LUNCH
Students are not permitted to leave campus for lunch. Those who do will be considered
to be “skipping”. Students who leave campus without proper authorization and without
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going through the required checkout procedures are subject to disciplinary action.
Disciplinary action will include, but not be limited to, revocation of parking stickers.
Meal Price for 2013-2014: Breakfast - $1.00
Lunch - $2.10
The only area where students are allowed to gather and socialize during lunch is the
Cafeteria
MEDIA CENTER
1- The media center is a place to come with an academic purpose. The media
specialists will assist students with research and selection of reading materials and
provide a quiet atmosphere conducive to learning.
2- The media center will be open 7:15 a. m. - 3:15 p. m. each school day. Students are
expected to have a pass from a teacher, a Northern Nash ID, and a purpose for
completing homework or doing research during the school day. Students without
such a pass and purpose will be asked to leave. Technology is available before and
after school as well as during students’ lunch times.
3- Upon entering the media center, students are expected to sign in at the circulation
desk. Upon leaving, students should sign out and return to class in a timely manner.
4- Students who would like to use the media center during lunch should get a pass from
one of their subject teachers. Students without passes will be asked to leave.
5- Each student is responsible for checking in or out library materials before leaving the
media center. Students must have a current Northern Nash High School identification
card in order to check out materials. Failure to properly check out materials is an
offense meriting disciplinary actions and possible suspension of media center
privileges.
6- Non-reference materials are available to be checked out for a period of two weeks and
may be renewed if necessary. The fine for late returns is $.05 per day. Some
reference materials may be checked out at the end of the school day and are to be
returned before 1st period of the next day. Fines for reference materials are $.25 per
period.
7- No gum, food, or drinks are allowed in the media center, as well as in the East and
West Wing. Trash is to be disposed of properly before leaving the media center.
8- The copy machine is off limits for student use, but copies will be made for $.15 per
copy.
9- Anyone wishing to use the Internet must first complete an Acceptable Use Policy.
10- These forms are available at the circulation desk and will be kept on file throughout
the year.
11- The media center should not be used to pass back between classes. Students are to
use the small back hallway located behind the media center.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SELECTION PROCESS
1- Juniors will first be identified by a grade point average of 3.63 or above after five
semesters to meet the scholarship criteria for membership. Students will then be
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given the National Honor Society rules and procedures.
2. Membership is based on an applicant’s character, including integrity, honesty, and
reliability. The grade point average alone does not qualify a student for membership
into the National Honor Society.
NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY
The Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools affiliates with the National Technical Honor
Society. In order to be eligible for membership, a student must have an overall GPA of
85 and must have completed, or currently be enrolled in, the 5th vocational course taken.
Induction takes place during the early part of the second semester of each school year.
PARENT NOTIFICATION
Parents will be notified by letter and/or telephone when there is a discipline problem with
their child. A conference between the parents, student, assistant principal, and teacher
may be required. Parental support is appreciated in assisting the administration to correct
the problem. In addition, parents will receive a phone message when their child misses
one or more classes during the day.
PARKING
Students who have purchased a valid parking sticker are required to park in the student
parking areas only. Students driving or riding to school must abide by the following
regulations:
1- Each student must obtain and file a driving permit in the main office. Students
must present a valid driver’s license in order to purchase a parking hanger.
2- Any student who drives to school must register the car in the office within the
first 10 days of school. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the main office
anytime the vehicle is traded for another or anytime he/she is driving a different
vehicle. Parking permits are designed so that they may be easily removed from
the windshield of one vehicle and transferred to another.
3- All student vehicles require a current, valid parking permit at a fee of $50.00
(non-refundable). The parking permit must be in full view at all times.
4- Parking permits are not transferable from one student to another without
administrative authorization.
5- If a student parks on campus without a valid parking permit, a fine of $50.00 will
be issued to the offending student. If the fine is paid within 2 days, then the fine
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Students who drive or ride must leave the car immediately upon arrival at school
and must not return to the car until the end of the day, unless permitted to do so
by an administrator. Students found in the parking lot during the day will be
referred to the Chill Out Coordinator and consequently, may lose parking
privileges. All students must stay out of the parking lot at inappropriate times.
Students are not to drive or ride on campus and then leave before the first bell
rings. Once a student drives or rides onto the campus, he/she is under school
jurisdiction. Driving privileges will be revoked by the school if the student leaves
the school grounds without permission from the school. Students known to be
leaving school without proper authorization are considered “skipping” and will
receive appropriate consequences. In addition, the parking privileges of each
student in the car who has a parking permit will be revoked.
Cars should be locked to prevent theft and vandalism. The school is not
responsible for lost or damaged items.
Students will drive with caution at all times while on campus. Students speeding
(over 10 MPH) or otherwise driving recklessly on campus will face revocation of
driving privileges.
10- Playing loud music and/or cruising around campus is not allowed.
11- All student vehicles must be parked in their assigned spaces. Any vehicle parked
inappropriately may result in the student’s loss of parking privileges.
12- If a student finds that another vehicle is parked in his/her parking space, the
student should park in the Pit and immediately inform an administrator or the
School Resource Officer. Under no circumstances should the student park in
another student’s assigned space or park behind the vehicle in violation.
13- All vehicles on the Northern Nash High School campus are subject to search by
school personnel.
PERSONAL ENTERPRISE
The sale of food or any other items is strictly forbidden anywhere on the school campus
without permission from the administration. Students caught selling without proper
authorization may expect the items to be confiscated and may expect to be disciplined at
the discretion of the administration.
Rules Governing Vending Machine Sales
Schools shall not sell student beverages and snacks in vending machines at the
elementary school level.
Soft drinks shall not be sold contrary to the requirements of the National School Lunch
Program.
Vending machines, except in the cafeteria, shall not be operated prior to the last child’s
being served lunch.
Sugar carbonated soft drinks, including mid-calorie carbonated soft drinks, shall not be
offered for sale in middle schools.
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Not more than fifty per cent (50%) of the offerings for sale to students in high school
shall be sugar carbonated soft drinks.
Diet carbonated soft drinks are not considered in the same category as sugared
carbonated soft drinks; therefore, diet carbonated soft drinks and bottled water products
shall be available in every school that has beverage vending.
Snack vending in all middle and high schools shall meet the Proficient Level of the NC
Eat Smart Nutrition Standards by school year 2006-2007; i. e., in middle and high
schools, seventy-five percent (75%) of snack vending products shall have no more than
200 calories per portion or snack vending package.
Rules Governing Competitive Sales
Sponsors shall operate all food and beverage services during or before the established
lunch period through the school Child Nutrition Department.
The school Child Nutrition shall retain all receipts for the sale of these items.
The established lunch period is over when the last student has been served for the day.
A la carte items shall not include food of minimal nutritional value.
Instructional programs that operate under the approved annual vocational educational
plan and involve the preparation and sale of foods to individuals other than students are
not in competition with the Child Nutrition Program.
RESTROOMS
There is to be no loitering in restrooms. During class time, students must have a pass
from a teacher in order to use the restroom. Smoking in the restroom will result in the
necessary discipline action being taken.
SCHOOL BUS SAFETY
1- Use the handrail when entering or leaving the bus.
2- Take your assigned seat as quickly as possible.
3- Observe classroom conduct while riding.
a. Be courteous.
b. Respect the rights of other students.
c. Cooperate with the driver in every way. A distraction could cause an accident.
d. Stay in your seat.
e. Talk softly and don’t talk to the driver.
f. Help keep the bus neat.
g. Enter and leave the bus in turn without pushing or crowding.
h. Do not throw objects inside the bus or from the bus.
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Keep head, arms, and hands inside the bus.
Keep the aisle clear of objects that could cause a passenger to stumble.
The bus driver is authorized to assign seats if necessary.
Food and drinks are prohibited on the bus.
No smoking, no alcoholic beverages, and no illegal drugs are allowed on the bus.
Violation of this policy will result in suspension from the bus and NNHS.
9- Students must be at the bus stop when the bus arrives. Buses do not wait, nor do
they blow the horn for students not at the stop.
10- No electronic devices will be allowed on the bus.
It is the bus driver’s responsibility to transport the passengers to and from school daily
and to report misbehaving students to the principal of the school which the student
attends. Most bus disciplinary matters will be handled as a bus discipline matter. In
severe matters, the situation will be handled as a school disciplinary offense as well.
Riding the bus is a privilege. It is the passengers’ responsibility to obey the rules
listed above. Failure to abide by these rules could cause one to lose the privilege of
riding the bus, and in some cases, the privilege of attending school.
SEARCH AND SEIZURE
Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Board of Education Policy Code: 4342, addresses the
issue of search and seizure of students and their possessions. Included in this policy are
guidelines and regulations for personal, locker, and automobile searches, as well as for
the use of metal detectors.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Sexual harassment in any form will not be tolerated at Northern Nash High School.
Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Board of Education Policies 1736/4026/7236 and
1745/4027 address the issue of sexual harassment.
TARDY POLICY
It is the students’ responsibility to get to class on time. Students are considered tardy
when they are not inside the appropriate classroom and prepared to begin class
when the tardy bell sounds. The daily schedule allows students seven minutes between
the first bell of the day and the tardy bell for First Period and five minutes between the
dismissal bell and the tardy bell for other classes, which is ample time to get anywhere on
the campus. Students are not to loiter in the halls or in the restrooms between classes.
Teachers are required to adhere to the following tardy policy each semester:
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Tardy #1, #2
Tardy #3, #4, #5
Tardy #6, #7
Tardy #8
Tardy #9
--Warning and parental contact by the teacher
--After-school detention and parental contact notification
--In School Suspension
--Two Days of In School Suspension
--Student sent to administration for Two days Out-of-School
Suspension for all subsequent tardies
TELEPHONES
The school telephones are to be used for regular school business. Calls related to
emergencies other than illness may be made in the office at any time. Calls related to
illness may be made in Check-in-Check-out. Classroom telephones are not to be used by
students. Students will not be called out of classes to receive phone calls from parents.
Our office staff will take messages from parents and deliver to students.
VISITORS
All visitors to the Northern Nash High School campus will enter the school via the
security admission device and are to report immediately to the main office upon arrival.
Social visitations, including friends, children, and relatives, are not permitted. Persons
who do not report first to the main office subject themselves to being charged with
trespassing. Signs are posted at the entrance of the school indicating this requirement.
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