Union pines high school 2016 2017 Student Handbook



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Moore County Schools

Athletic Code of Conduct
Participation in any athletic activity is an important part of the educational experience in the Moore County Schools. A primary goal of such activities is to teach students character and self-discipline skills that will enable them to develop to their highest potential. As role models for their peers and younger students, students who participate in athletic activities (“participating students”) are held accountable for their actions at a higher standard than other students. Because of the public nature of the athletic programs sponsored by the Moore County Schools, participating students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that will reflect the high standards and ideals of their school and community. Participating student athletes are subject to this code at all times during the calendar year, including summer months, whether on or off campus. For summer month violations, any discipline or punishment imposed would go into effect at the next scheduled athletic activity by the student athlete. This Code of Conduct is in addition to any specific team/activity or regulations established by the individual programs.
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

The possession, use, distribution, and/or sale of illegal or counterfeit drugs/alcohol, including possession of paraphernalia for ingestion of such substances by participating students is not acceptable and prohibited. If school officials received credible evidence, such as a police report or criminal charges related to a drug or alcohol offense, or have a reasonable suspicion that a violation under this section has occurred, the school officials will investigate. If, after investigation of the charges, school officials determine that the participating student committed the violation, he/she shall be subject to disciplinary action as outlined below.


Every effort will be made by the school and individual activity programs to make participating students aware of the detrimental effects of drugs and alcohol. Students and/or parents of students suspended under this section will receive information regarding counseling. Any participating student found in violation of this offense at any time while on any school premises, including activity buses or other school approved transportation will be suspended from further participation according to the Moore County Student Code of Conduct. All offenses occurring off campus will be determined as specified below:
First Offense: The principal will suspend the student athlete for a minimum of 20 school days from athletic activities not including scrimmages. At the discretion of the principal in consultation with the athletic director and/or coach, the student athlete may not practice with the team during this suspended time frame or be allowed to travel with the team, nor be on the sideline or bench with the team.
With the first violation, the student athlete must be evaluated by a drug/alcohol counselor as recommended by the school, must comply with all recommendations and treatment programs, and must furnish a negative drug test (at the student athlete’s cost) prior to resuming participation.
Additionally, the student athlete must agree to be drug tested for a period of 365 calendar days following the violation of the drug and alcohol policy. He/she must agree to pay for any random drug tests selected by the school representatives.
Second Offense: The student athlete will be excluded from all athletic activities for the remainder of his/her high school career in the Moore County Schools.
TOBACCO USE

Principal’s decision is final

Participating students found to have used tobacco while subject to this Code will be suspended from participation as outlined:
First Offense: The student athlete will be suspended for a minimum of 20 individual days from athletic contests, not including scrimmages. To be allowed to participate again, the student athlete must have completed an approved county counseling program on substance abuse. At the discretion of the head coach, the student athlete may practice with the team during this suspended time frame and be allowed to travel with the team. Also, at the head coach’s discretion, the student athlete may be on the sideline or bench with the team in appropriate attire.
Second Offense: The student athlete will be suspended for a minimum of 40 days, not including scrimmages (if near the end of the season, the suspension could result in being served over two seasons). At the discretion of the head coach, the student athlete may practice with the team during the suspended time frame and be allowed to travel with the team. Also, at the head coach's discretion, the student athlete may be on the sideline or bench with the team in appropriate attire.
Third Offense: The principal will suspended the student athlete from all interscholastic activities for 90 days or the remainder of the season whichever comes first.
NOTE: These rules are meant as minimum consequences. The principal, athletic director, or coach has the discretion to increase the consequences as he/she feels is most beneficial to his/her athletic program or team.
CRIMINAL CHARGES

A participating student athlete charged with a criminal offense, misdemeanor or felony, other than a minor traffic offense, will be suspended from athletic participation until further review by the principal and director of student activities. A student convicted of a felony offense will be immediately suspended from all athletic participation according to the NCHSSA policy. The participating student athlete must inform his or her coach or appropriate staff of any criminal charges against them as soon as practicable, but not later than the student’s next participation in any athletic event, to include practices, rehearsals, etc. Failure to do so may result in further disciplinary action.


SCHOOL SUSPENSION

In School: A participating student serving a disciplinary in-school suspension for a full day or days will not participate in any athletic activity on the particular day(s) the student is serving the suspension.
Out of School: A participating student serving a short or long-term suspension for less than the remainder of the year will not participate in any athletic activity for that suspension period. A student serving a long-term suspension for the remainder of the school year, a 365-day suspension, or disciplinary assignment either with or without the option of attending that alternative school, will not be allowed to participate in any athletic activity.
INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

A participating student athlete who engages in any conduct or behavior, which is inconsistent with the student’s position as a role model or representative of the Moore County Schools, is subject to disciplinary action, including suspension as determined by the Principal. Coaches or school officials may also establish additional training regulations and rules of conduct.


REVIEW PROCEDURE

A participating student may request a review of the disciplinary action by providing written notice to the Superintendent, or his/her designee, within two (2) school days of the date of the Principal's notification to the student and/or parent. The notice shall state the reason for the review.


The Superintendent, or his/her designee, will review the record of the disciplinary action and issue a decision within five (5) school days of receipt of the request for review. The Superintendent, or his/her designee, will inform the student and parent of the decision. Any disciplinary action, including suspension from participation, will remain in effect during the review process.
Failure by the participating student to adhere to appeal content requirements and timelines as set forth will result in immediate dismissal of the appeal.
Viking Athletics
Students interested in playing a sport, should see one of the coaches or the athletic director regarding athletic eligibility. Sports Physical Forms are available in the front office and must be on file in the athletic office before students may participate in tryouts. Free physical examinations are offered in the spring.
Athletic Director: Bobby Purvis

Baseball: Coach Marion

Basketball -Men: Coach Boney

Basketball- Women: Coach Mayer

Cheerleading: Katrina Cameron

Cross Country and Track: Coach Carter, Greg Simmons

Football: Coach Riggan

Golf: Coach Cox

Soccer: Coach Horwath

Softball: Coach Reynolds

Swimming:

Tennis: Coach Frye

Volleyball: Coach Douglas-Boney

Wrestling: Coach Farnsworth



Drivers License Eligibility Information

The state of North Carolina enforces two pieces of legislation which reflect a coordinated effort statewide to motivate and to encourage students to complete high school. The Student Services Department of Moore County Schools wants to remind parents and students of these laws and their potential impact upon their lives.


The first of these is the Dropout Prevention/Driver’s License legislation. This legislation is directed to all North Carolina students under the age of 18 who are eligible for a driving permit or license. The law indicates that the revocation of a student’s driving permit or license will result if a student drops out of a school or if a student is unable to maintain adequate academic progress. Adequate academic progress is to be evaluated at the end of each semester, and in a block schedule high school (as in Moore County), is defined as passing 3 out of 4 classes each semester. Students who do not meet this criterion will be reported to the Division of Motor Vehicles and will have their permit or license revoked. The end of the semester is defined as the time period when final grades are submitted into NCWISE, according to authorities in Raleigh.
Therefore, students are to be held accountable for the grades earned specifically during the semester. A student may opt to take advantage of opportunities to make up time in extended academic activities offered either at the home campus or through Pinckney Academy summer school in order to assist them in earning academic credit. However, according to the legislation, these credits cannot be considered towards maintaining driver’s license eligibility at the end of each semester.
Parents need to be aware that they can request a driving eligibility hardship upon receipt of the letter from their child’s school indicating that they have not met criterion to maintain a driver’s license for the previous semester. Hardship areas are identified to be medical, employment, and exceptional education considerations. Appropriate documentation needs to accompany the hardship requests including statements from medical providers or evidence of the absolute necessity for the student to maintain a license. A county-wide driver’s license revocation team meets at the end of each semester to review those hardship requests and make recommendations to the Division of Motor Vehicles.
The second of these laws is the Lose Control/Lose Your License legislation. This law requires that a student’s permit or license be suspended for one year whenever a student is given an expulsion/suspension for more than 10 consecutive days or an assignment to an alternative educational setting for more than 10 consecutive days for one of the following reasons:

1.Possession or sale of an alcoholic or an illegal controlled substance on school property.

2.possession or use on school property of a weapon or firearm that resulted or could have resulted in disciplinary action if the conduct had occurred in public school

3.Physical assault on a teacher or other school personnel on school property.


The goal of Moore County Schools is to work with students and families to assist students in maintaining their driver’s license eligibility status. However, we are also obligated to work collaboratively with other state agencies involved in this process. The Department of Public Instruction, the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Division of Nonpublic Schools, and the Community College System are partners in this effort.
For additional information, please feel free to contact: Dr. Porter in the Student Services office, 947-2976.
SKIPPING POLICY FOR STUDENT DRIVERS
Driving to school is a privilege. Students who abuse that privilege by skipping class and/or leaving campus without permission will suffer serious consequences.

1st Offense – Teacher calls home to notify parent and documents as an unexcused absence.

2nd Offense – Teacher calls home to notify the parent and teacher assigns detention (before or after school or lunch).

3rd Offense – Teacher will refer to administration for discipline (up to 1 day ISS) and administration will call home to notify parent.

4th Offense – Referral to administration for discipline (up to 3 days ISS) and administration will call home to notify the parent.

5th Offense - Referral to administration for discipline (up to 5 days OSS) and administration will call home for a parent conference.

Additional Offenses - Behavior Modification Plan will be developed
*Principal discretion may result in more intense discipline especially if other students are transported off campus. All vehicles must be registered with the school - permits may be purchased in the Main Office. Permits will be revoked due to long-term OSS, other discipline issues, or dropouts. No refunds will be issued regardless of the circumstances.
Complaint Process

A. General Process - Complaints that are not specifically included in other policies should be addressed in the following manner:



  1. The complaint should be received and addressed at the level closest to which the complaint originated. For example, a complaint regarding a classroom should be heard first by the teacher. A complaint regarding the school should be addressed first by the principal.

  2. Any Board member or staff member receiving a complaint should assist the complainant by identifying appropriate personnel to address the issue.

  3. Once appropriately referred, if the complainant is not satisfied with the response to the complaint, the complainant should be informed of the options for further review of the complaint.

B. Opportunities to Address Concerns and Complaints - The Board is committed to providing an effective means for parents and the community to voice concerns and complaints. The Board also strives to resolve concerns and complaints whenever possible. To this end, the Board has established the following processes:



  1. Informal resolutions of specific concerns (see Section B, General Process, below);

  2. Public hearings and public comments at Board meetings on subjects of concern to parents and the community (policy 1326, Public Address to the Board);

  3. A procedure for parental concerns regarding the curriculum (policy 5410, Selection and Procurement of Media);

  4. Specific processes for addressing disciplinary consequences (policies in the 6000 series);

  5. Processes as provided by law for special education students (policy 6220 Provisions for Students with Disabilities; and

  6. Grievance procedures for addressing concerns regarding specific decisions, especially when there are concerns that Board policy or law has been misapplied, misinterpreted or violated, including discrimination claims on the basis of sex or disability (policy 6902, Student Grievances; policy 3035/4035/6630/8335, Sexual Harassment; Policy 3037/4037/6640/8337, Harassment/Bullying).

Numerous other policies provide opportunities for parental input, including policy 5414, Parental Involvement.


Legal Reference: G.S. 115C-36, -47 Adopted: November 29, 1990

Revised: May 11, 2009; May 10, 2010

MOORE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

Moore County Schools



Smoking Policy
Union Pines has a zero tolerance smoking, e-cigarette, and tobacco-use policy and will vigorously enforce the no-smoking policy. Students who do not comply with this policy will attend smoking cessation classes.



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