Monarchs

Mrs. Maria Johnson, Principal

Dr. Kimberly McDuffie, Assistant Principal
Mr. Jeremy Amidon, Assistant Principal
Northside Monarchs are Responsible, Organized, Attentive, & Respectful
 Table of Contents
Section I Mission, Vision, Goals Page 2-7

Section II Honor Roll, Grading Practices, Graduation Requirements Page 8-12

Section III General Rules and Procedures Page 13-20

Section IV Behavior & Consequences Page 21-50

Section V Attendance Page 51-57
Section VI Daily Operating Procedures Page 58-70
Section VII Schedules and School Calendar Page 71-82
Section VIII Athletics/Co-Curricular/Extra Curricular Page 83-89
Section IX 1:1 Implementation Guidelines Appendixes

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 PEOPLE TO KNOW
Principal: Maria Johnson
Guidance Counselors: Lydia France, Janice Barbee, Dalton Berry
Assistant Principals: Kimberly McDuffie
Jeremy Amidon Job Ready Coordinator: Denise Meekins
Mathematics Department Chair: David Hager
Advanced Applied STEM Career Academy: Kari Cobb
Media Center Coordinator: Regina Veasel
Athletic Director: Bob Eason
MTSS Coach: Kari Cobb
Beginning Teacher Coordinator: Kimberly McDuffie
PBIS Coach: Mary Beth Turner
Bus Transportation: Jeremy Amidon
PBIS Leader: Kim Morton
Business & Industry Academy: Jacqueline Sharpe
Project Graduation Coordinator: Jeremy Amidon
Career and Technical Education Department Chair:
Kathleen LaPointe Public Service Academy: Kelley Warren

Data Manager: Casey Jones Receptionist: Nadia Lewis

English Department Chair: Kelley Warren SAT Scholars Coordinator: Kimberly McDuffie

Exceptional Children Department Chair: Cathy Powell School Safety: Jeremy Amidon

Foreign Language Department Chair: Cecilia Fountain Science Department Chair: Kadie Ondrus
GALA Academy: Sara Gant/Wanda Garrett Secretary: Cindi Kirland
Global Arts Academy Department Chair: Wanda Garrett Social Studies Department Chair: Anne Black
Graduation Project Coordinator: Kimberly McDuffie Webmaster: Regina Veasel & Jason Laurence

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Section I

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 Mission Vision Goals

Message to Parents and Students of NHS

The administration, teachers, and staff at Northside High School undoubtedly believe that education is a constant renewal
of the mind. We strive to continually adapt to significant changes that take place within our educational environment. We
are committed to ensuring that our students become life-long learners. Northside High School is such a place where our
students develop social skills and grow academically. We believe that school should be a safe place that is conducive to
learning. Because of the strong academic rigor provided by our district, students will have the competencies necessary to
understand how they can become successful members of their communities and how they can best contribute to their society.

The faculty and staff developed this handbook. Please read the materials carefully. Parents are responsible for reading this
handbook and for understanding school procedures and policies. All students will be held accountable for their actions
according to school-wide academic and behavior expectations.

Sincerely

Maria Johnson, Principal

Kimberly McDuffie, Assistant Principal
Jeremy Amidon, Assistant Principal
Northside High School Teachers and Staff

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 Mission
Northside High School will equip every student with the necessary skills to be globally competitive and prepared for life in the 21st
century.

Vision Statement

Excellence in Education

Northside High School/AVID Purpose Statement

Northside High School will prepare each student to be Career and College Ready in the 21st Century.

Goals

Students will be globally competitive through the mastery of a rigorous and relevant curriculum.

Students will be led by creative, passionate, and technologically skilled professionals.

Students will learn in a safe environment to be civil, healthy, and productive citizens.

Leadership will foster innovation at Northside High School in cooperation with families and community partners.

Northside High School will be supported by effective and efficient systems.

Core Beliefs

On-going efforts toward continuous improvement and strategic planning are based upon the following core beliefs of Northside High School. The faculty
and staff of Northside High School believe:
All students can learn.
Everyone in the home, school, and community is responsible for the successful development and education of our students.
Students must be responsible participants in the educational process.
Educational experience is a continual improvement process.
Decisions are made in the best interest of all students.
Our employees are our greatest assets.

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 ONSLOW COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

Mission Statement

The Onslow County School Community will prepare students to be globally competitive and responsible citizens in the 21st century.

Vision Statement Excellence in Education Goals

OCS-1: Onslow County students will be globally competitive through the mastery of a rigorous and relevant curriculum.

OCS-2: Onslow County Schools and students will be led by creative, passionate, and technologically skilled professionals.

OCS-3: Onslow County students will learn in a safe environment to be civil, healthy, and productive citizens.

OCS-4: Leadership will foster innovation in the Onslow County School System in cooperation with families and community partners.

OCS-5: The Onslow County Schools will be supported by effective and efficient systems.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non- discrimination policies: Barry Collins, Assistant
Superintendent, 200 Broadhurst Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540, (910) 455-2211. For further information on the notice of non-discrimination,
you may call the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, at 1-800-424-3481.
Las escuelas del Condado de Onslow no discriminan basados en raza, color, acionalidad, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas y
actividades. La siguiente persona ha sido asignado para manejar e investigar alegaciones referebtea la politica de no discriminacion: Barry
Collins, Superintendente Auxiliar, 200 Broadhurst Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540, (910) 455-2211. Para mas informacion sobre el aviso de no
discriminacion, usted puede llamar al Departmento de Educacion de los Estados Unidos, Oficina de Derechos Civiles, at 1-800-424- 3481.

Mr. Rick Stout Superintendent

Onslow County Board of Education
P.O. Box 99, Jacksonville, NC 28541

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 FUTURE-READY STUDENTS For The 21st Century
The guiding mission of the North Carolina State Board of Education is that every public school student will graduate from high school, globally
competitive for work and postsecondary education and prepared for life in the 21st Century.

Goal: NC public schools will produce globally competitive students.

Every student excels in rigorous and relevant core curriculum that reflects what students need to know and demonstrate in a global 21st Century
environment, including a mastery of languages, an appreciation of the arts, and competencies in the use of technology.
Every students achievement is measured with an assessment system that informs instruction and evaluates knowledge, skills, performance, and
dispositions needed in the 21st Century.
Every student will be enrolled in a course of study designed to prepare him/her to stay ahead of international competition.
Every student uses technology to access and demonstrate new knowledge and skills that will be needed as a life-long learner to be competitive in a
constantly changing international environment.
Every student has the opportunity to graduate from high school with an Associates Degree or college transfer credit.

Goal: NC public schools will be led by 21st Century professionals.

Every teacher will have the skills to deliver 21st Century content in a 21st Century context with 21st Century tools and technology that guarantees
student learning.
Every teacher and administrator will use a 21st Century assessment system to inform instruction and measure 21st Century knowledge, skills,
performance, and dispositions.
Every education professional will receive preparation in the interconnectedness of the world with knowledge and skills, including language study.
Every education professional will have 21st Century preparation and access to ongoing high quality professional development aligned with
State Board of Education priorities.
Every educational professional uses data to inform decisions.

Goal: NC public school students will be healthy and responsible.

Every learning environment will be inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive, and flexible for student success.
Every school provides an environment in which each child has positive, nurturing relationships with caring adults.
Every school promotes a healthy, active lifestyle where students are encouraged to make responsible choices.
Every school focuses on developing strong student character, personal responsibility, and community/world involvement.
Every school reflects a culture of learning that empowers and prepares students to be life-long learners.

Goal: Leadership will guide innovation in NC public schools.

School professionals will collaborate with national and international partners to discover innovative transformational strategies that will
facilitate change, remove barriers for 21st Century learning, and understand global connections.
School leaders will create a culture that embraces change and promotes dynamic continuous improvement.
Educational professionals will make decisions in collaboration with parents, students, businesses, education institutions, and faith-based and other
community and civic organizations to impact student success.
The public school professionals will collaborate with community colleges and public and private universities and colleges to provide enhanced
educational opportunities for students.

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Goal: NC public schools will be governed and supported by 21st Century systems.
Processes are in place for financial planning and budgeting that focus on resource attainment and alignment with priorities to maximize student
achievement.
Twenty-first century technology and learning tools are available and are supported by school facilities that have the capacity for 21st Century
learning.
Information and fiscal accountability systems are capable of collecting relevant data and reporting strategic and operational results.
Procedures are in place to support and sanction schools that are not meeting state standards for student achievement.

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 Northside High School Students Are:
Respectful
Organized
Attentive
Responsible

We are Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) School!

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 Section 2
Instruction & Grading

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GRADING POLICY/GRADING SCALE
Report cards are issued every six weeks. Halfway through the marking period, interim reports will be sent home. Parents have access to grades
and attendance in real-time through PowerSchool (see the schools data manager for access).
A ten point grade scale will be used in all classes:
90-100 =A
80-90 =B
70-80= C
60-70= D
0-59= F
HONOR ROLL/PRINCIPALS LIST
Any student who has a six weeks weighted grade average of 90 or better and no grade lower than a 90 will be placed on the Honor Roll. Any
student who has a six weeks grade average of 90 or better and no grade less than a 90 will be placed on the Principals List. The purpose of
the Honor Roll and Principals List is to recognize students who have demonstrated quality achievement and to encourage others to strive for
excellence.
Academic Integrity: CHEATING/PLAGIARISM
Cheating is defined as the giving or receiving of unauthorized aid. Plagiarism is defined as taking and using the ideas or writings of
another as ones own. Cheating and plagiarism are very serious offenses. Any student found guilty of cheating and/or plagiarizing on any
school assignment will receive partial credit grade of 40 if they choose to complete the alternative assignment and will be disciplined at the
discretion of the school administration. Students who choose not to complete the alternative assignment will be awarded a grade of zero.
Students found guilty of cheating and/or plagiarizing may be disqualified from being considered for membership in any club or organization
based on the respective club/organization policies or bylaws. If currently a member, the student may be dismissed from any club or
organization based on the respective club/organization policies or bylaws concerning the academic honor code.
REPORT CARDS
Report Cards will be issued every six weeks. Absences and tardy days will be recorded on the report card. If a student has been in your class
for 16 days of the marking period, he should get a report card for that marking period. Any student who has accumulated more than 10
absences in a semester will receive a grade of FF.
GRADUATION
Those who meet the graduation requirements and who are in good standing with the school may take part in the graduation exercises if they
choose to do so. The graduation ceremony is an important and symbolic event. Unlike a students right to a diploma upon completion of the
graduation requirements, participating in the graduation ceremony is a privilege.
MARSHALS
The ten juniors with the highest GPA will serve as junior marshals and as ushers.

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 Northside High School Career Academies At-A-Glance
Career Cluster Pathway 9th 10th 11th 12th
Principles of
Food Products & Foods II
Business & Industry Career Academy

Family & Personal

Foods I
Processing Systems Human Enterprise^ Finance
Services
Principles of
Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Entrepreneur-
General Management** Business &
& PowerPoint & Access ship I^
Finance
Restaurants & Food/ Introduction to Culinary Arts &
Culinary Arts & CTE Advanced
Culinary Arts & Hospitality II^
Beverage Service** Hospitality I Studies
Hospitality (2-block)
Restaurants & Foods II
Foods I ProStart I ProStart II^
Food/Beverage Service Enterprise^
Principles of Sports & Sports &
CTE Advanced
Travel & Tourism Business & Entertainment Entertainment
Studies
Finance Marketing I Marketing II^
2x Vocal
2x Vocal Music* 2x Vocal Music* 2x Vocal Music*
Chorus Music*
Global Arts & Languages Academy

(Performing Arts) Piano Music Theory Music History

Music
Technology
2x Band* or 2x Band* or 2x Band* or 2x Band* or
Band / Orchestra 2x Orchestra* 2x Orchestra* 2x Orchestra* 2x Orchestra*
(Performing Arts) Piano Music Theory Music History
Music
Technology
Dance (Performing Arts) 2x Dance* 2x Dance* 2x Dance* 2x Dance*
Languages Language I Language II Language III Language IV
AP Art History
or
Visual Arts 1 Visual Art 2x Visual Arts* 2x Visual Arts* AP Studio or
Visual Arts
Specialization
Early Childhood
Teaching/Trai CTE Advanced
Public Service

Education II (2-
ning Studies and
Academy

block) and
Parenting and Early Childhood
Teacher Cadet
Child Education I (2-
II
Development block)
Teacher Cadet I

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 Career Cluster Pathway 9th 10th 11th 12th
AFJROTC III-
Honors-Global
Cultural AFJROTC IV-
AFJROTC I- AFJROTC II- Studies^ or Honors-
National Security AVIATION SCIENCE OF PRINCIPLES
HISTORY FLIGHT OF
MANAGEMENT
Space
Exploration^
Foundations of Foundations of
Applications of
Advanced Applied STEM Career Academy

Engineering & Engineering & Engineering &

Engineering & Drafting I (H)
Technology** Technology A Technology B
Technology (H)^
(H) (H)
Web & Digital Multimedia &
Microsoft Word Adobe Visual Adobe Digital
Webpage
Communications** & PowerPoint Design Design^
Design^
Therapeutic, Diagnostic, Health Team
Relations & Health Science
and Support Services and Health Science I CTE Internship
Biomedical II^
Health Informatics
Technology I
Scientific &
Microsoft Word Game Art CTE Advanced
Visual Arts** Tech
& PowerPoint Design^ Studies
Visualization I
A/V Technology & Multimedia &
Microsoft Word Adobe Visual Adobe Digital
Webpage
Film** & PowerPoint Design Design^
Design
AVID Elective AVID 9 AVID 10 AVID 11 AVID 12
AVID

Honors
Cohorted Class English I English II Civics
Chemistry

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 Section 3
General Rules & Procedures

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GENERAL SCHOOL RULES
The Onslow County Board of Education establishes these rules to be applicable to all schools under its jurisdiction:

1. While on the school bus, on the school premises, or at a school function at either the home or host school, each student must conduct himself in
an orderly manner designed to protect the rights and interests of all other pupils and the staff of the school.
2. Each pupil will be assigned a school schedule, and he/she must adhere to that schedule except when excused by the principal or his/her
authorized agent.
3. Each pupil is specifically prohibited from bringing on the bus, school premises, or to a school function away from the school any intoxicants or
narcotic drugs not prescribed by a physician; and each pupil is specifically prohibited from boarding a school bus, coming on school premises or
attending a school function away from the school while under the influence of any narcotic drugs not prescribed by a physician or intoxicants of any
kind.
4. Each pupil is specifically prohibited from bringing or having in his possession on a school bus, school premises, or to a school function away from
the school any device, instrument, or object which can reasonably be considered to be a weapon.
5. No student shall violate the rules of the school, as announced by the principal, superintendent, or school board, including but not limited to, rules
of attendance, safety, curriculum, play, races, temperance, morality, industry, neatness, or any other areas of student activity.
6. Each pupil is specifically prohibited from acting individually or with other pupils as a group to disrupt or delay the normal and special activities of
the school, and any pupil acting individually or with other pupils as a group to disrupt or delay the normal and special activities of the school shall be
subject to immediate suspension for the remainder of the school year subject to the provisions of Chapter 115-147 of the Public School Laws.
7. The distribution of any advertisements, pamphlets, printed material, written material, announcements, posters, or other paraphernalia on the
school premises without the expressed permission of the principal is specifically prohibited.
8. The sale of any articles or services as well as the solicitation of funds for any service or cause is prohibited on the school grounds unless
approved by the school administration.
9. No student is to have visitors on campus without prior approval by the administration. Any visitor on campus is directed to report to the administration
office. All visitors must report to the main office and may not meet students at any other location on the school premises. Violators are subject to
law enforcement referral.
10. It shall be the duty and responsibility of the principal to suspend or dismiss any student who willfully and persistently violates the rules of the
school, or who may be guilty of immoral or disreputable conduct, or who may be a menace to the school as by law provided.

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BOMB, BIOLOGICAL, OR CHEMICAL THREATS
According to Onslow County Board Policy 4333, Students are prohibited from making, aiding and/or abetting in making a bomb threat or perpetrating a
bomb hoax against school district property by making a false report that a device designed to cause damage or destruction by explosion, blasting or burning is
located on school property. This includes any biological or chemical substance, instrument or artifact. Any offense constitutes a 365 day suspension.
BULLYING AND HARASSMENT (See also Cyber Bullying)
Students are prohibited from engaging in or encouraging any form of harassment, including bullying of students, employees or other individuals on school
grounds or at school-related functions. Harassment is unwanted, unwelcome, and uninvited behavior that demeans, threatens or offends the victim and results
in a hostile environment. The hostile environment may be created through pervasive or persistent misbehavior or a single incident if sufficiently severe.
Students may report bullying/harassment to any faculty or staff member, as well as the school administration. Students, teachers or parents may report
bullying to the school via report forms kept in the main office. Once the form has been completed an investigation may be pursued by the school
administrator.
BUS TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS
Riding a school bus is a privilege, not a right. Because the safety of our children is a top priority, it is imperative that all parents and students review the
Onslow County Schools Student Discipline Policies and School Bus Safety Regulations Handbook. Of particular importance are School Bus Safety Student
Conduct Rules and Misconduct on a School Vehicle. These policies will be enforced with parents and students receiving written notification of
consequences based on severity of violations and prior rule infractions. Please help us ensure that the bus ride for all students is a safe one.
Northside High School General Bus Rules include:
Be at the designated stop on time. Drivers will not wait for students who are not at the bus stop.
Noise on the bus must be kept at a minimum.
Food, gum, or beverages are not permitted on the bus.
Students may ride only the bus to which they are assigned. Administrative approval must be obtained prior to riding an alternate bus. A written
request must include date, regular bus number, bus number being requested, location for student drop-off, and a phone number to verify the bus
change request. No student will be allowed to ride any bus that they are not assigned without this note being signed by both a parent and an
administrator. All notes must be turned into the front office no later than 9 a.m. for Bus Coordinator and Administrative approval.
Use of Onslow County bus transportation for transportation other than from school to home will not be allowed.
Consequences for infractions of bus rules may include (but are not limited to): a written warning, suspension from riding the bus, rescinding the
right to ride for the remainder of the school year, and ISS/OSS. The consequences assigned are at the discretion of the administration.

CAFETERIA/LUNCH RULES
No student will be excused to leave campus during lunch periods. Students leaving campus will receive OSS.
Students may not run to lunch, in the cafeteria, or skip lunch lines.
Students are not allowed to consume prepared foods from an off-campus business during school hours.
Students are not allowed to have lunches delivered to them on campus or dropped off in front of the cafeteria or any other location.
Students may not bring food from restaurants in their original containers.
Federal Regulation: In addition to school meals, students may have access to foods/beverages in school stores, through fundraisers or other sources. These foods are not offered as
part of the School Nutrition Program. These foods are called competitive foods. Competitive foods are those foods/beverages sold or offered to students in competition with school meals.
If the sale or availability of foods/beverages competes with a student's ability and/or willingness to receive or purchase a school meal, it competes. Federal regulations, state statutes, and
local Board policy prohibit competitive foods

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 See: OCS Child Nutrition Website
http://onslowcounty.schoolinsites.com/default.asp?PN=%27FAQS%27&FAQGroup=%27%27&DivisionID=%272542%27&DepartmentID=%272476%27&SubDepart
mentID=%270%27&FAQID=%272219%27
This is a federal regulation and schools can be fined if this policy is violated.

All students are responsible for cleaning up their trash and placing it in proper receptacles. Students caught littering will be placed in lunch
detention and risk losing their Power Lunch privileges for the semester or school year.
Trash receptacles will be placed throughout the school and in each hallway. Do not throw food trash away in a teachers classroom.

CELL PHONE POLICY/ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Unauthorized use of electronic devices is not permitted. Electronic devices are required to be turned off and remain out of sight when inside of a school
building. This applies to students who have contracted for Late Entry and Early Release as well. Electronic devices are prohibited between the hours of 7:05
a.m. and 2:15 a.m. (From AM bell to PM bell) regardless of who is texting or calling. Any unauthorized use of electronic devices will result in the confiscation of
the electronic device by the school administration or staff. Once it has been determined that a student has violated the policy, the electronic device must be
surrendered to administration. The device will be turned-in to the front office.
1st Offense Parent/Guardian listed as a contact may pick up confiscated phone at the end of the school day.
2nd Offense Phone for parent pick up after 5 school days. Parent/Guardian listed as a contact may pick up confiscated phone at the end of the school day.
3rd Offense Phone is confiscated for 10 school days. Parent/Guardian listed as a contact may pick up confiscated phone at the end of the school day.
4th Offense-Phone is confiscated for remainder of the school year. Parent/Guardian listed as a contact may pick up confiscated phone at the end of the school day.
**Refusal to give phone to administration is an automatic 10 days OSS!
If at any time a student refuses to surrender their electronic device, they will automatically be suspended from school for 10 days (AUTOMATIC OSS). A
student brings any electronic devices to school at his/her own risk; NHS will not replace or be responsible for stolen or lost property.
CHEMICAL SPRAYS AND MIXTURES
Possession of mace,/ blaster stink bombs or similar sprays as chemical mixtures will be treated as a weapon.

CLOSED CAMPUS
NHS is a closed campus. This means students are not to leave the grounds of school at any time unless given permission. No students are permitted to go
off campus before school starts or during any of the lunches. Visitors are to report to the office upon arrival to sign-in and notify the school of their
presence.

CYBERBULLYING
Students are prohibited from unlawful cell phone or electronic device usage ;( i.e. Cyberbullying). Unlawful cell phone or electronic device usage (sending
inappropriate texts, pictures, videos, threats, harassing messages or information that incites inappropriate behavior on the NHS campus/bus or OCS school
activity) will be considered a violation of this policy and subject to disciplinary action.
Participation in any act deemed as Cyberbullying may result in a complete loss of privileges related to cell phone and any electronic devices used on the NHS
campus and or school related function or activity. Refusal to surrender any electronic device to an OCS staff member upon request will result 10 days Out of
School Suspension. Actions related to Cyberbullying will be subject to disciplinary action and could include Out of School Suspension, Alternative Learning
Center placement, and referral to Law Enforcement.

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Students are prohibited from recording other students and OCS staff members without prior approval from school officials and will be subject to
disciplinary action. Students will be held accountable for recording any disruptive or unlawful behavior on school grounds or at school related functions.

Any student involved in video recording a fight and/or circulating the contents to others through any social media outlet is strictly prohibited and will be
subject to disciplinary action

DRESS CODE

The Northside Dress Code seeks to promote attire that prepares the Career and College seeking student with Professional Modesty.

*Professional engaged in, or suitable for a profession or skilled practitioner

*Modesty-the state or quality of being disinclined to call attention to oneself in speech, behavior or attire.
(Taken from The American Heritage College Dictionary, 2000)

The dress and appearance of students has a significant effect upon conduct and behavior while at school. The purpose of the NHS dress code is not to
censure individual expression but to help maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and free of distractions. School administration, faculty, and
staff reserve the right to deem student attire inappropriate.

1st Offense: Student must report to ISS with an opportunity to change clothes, receive zip tie, or have a parent bring appropriate clothing no later than 9
a.m.
2nd Offense: Student must report to ISS with an opportunity to change clothes, receive zip tie or have a parent bring appropriate clothing no later than 9
a.m.
The ISS Coordinator will verify student has on appropriate clothing and will send the teachers of that student an email informing teachers of dress
code violation & will give student a note to class.
3rd Offense: Student will remain in ISS for the entire school day to include early release students, with no opportunity to change or have clothing brought
by parent.
Repeated Dress Code Violations will result in disciplinary action deemed appropriate by administration.

DRESS CODE GUIDELINES. Please note that this is NOT an all-inclusive list. Attire may be deemed inappropriate by any administrator, teacher, or
other staff member.

a. Headgear, including sunglasses, is not permitted to be worn inside any building. This applies to both male and female students. This includes, but is
not limited to, hats, sweatbands, hoods, do-rags and bandannas.
b. Shirts and blouses that expose the back or midriff (stomach) are not permitted. Strapless tops or any top that exposes undergarments are also
prohibited. Shirts must not expose cleavage. Spaghetti strap or racer back tops are not permitted. Sheer or see-through garments are only permitted
when the articles of clothing underneath are in compliance with the dress code.
c. Tank tops are not permitted attire for girls or boys.
d. Shirts must be worn at all times (this includes during physical education class).
e. No bare backs.
f. No visible undergarments.
g. Leggings, Jeggings, or Yoga pants must be worn with a skirt, pants, shorts, or dresses that abide by the mid-thigh rule. Leggings are NOT
permitted just because they have pockets or belt loops.

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 h. Excessively tight clothing will not be permitted.
i. No jeans with holes above mid- thigh that show skin through the holes. If jeans with holes are worn, an article of clothing must be worn
underneath to cover the skin under the holes. Students may not circumvent this policy by putting paper or any other removable item in the hole
of the jeans. This will still be considered in violation of the policy.
j. Shorts, dresses, or skirts are acceptable dress if the length is to the middle of the thigh.
k. Clothing that is disruptive to the educational setting is prohibited.
l. Clothing, that is representative of gang affiliation, promotes alcohol, tobacco, illegal substances, contains sexually inappropriate language,
weapons and profanity is not permitted at school or any school sponsored event.
m. Pajamas, pajama bottoms or bedroom slippers are not permitted. This includes exam days.
n. Baggy pants or shorts that establish a belt line below the hipbone or show underwear while the student is walking or sitting is not
allowed. SAGGING IS NOT PERMITTED!
o. Footwear must be worn at all times. Soft soled bedroom slippers/ shower shoes/flip flops are not acceptable footwear. Shoes that do not have
hard soles are considered to be unsafe, and are therefore not permitted to be worn at school.
p. Blankets will not be used as substitute for sweaters or coats. Do not bring blankets to school.
q. Chains hanging from clothes are not appropriate accessories for school.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE

All illegal drugs and alcoholic beverages are prohibited on campus and on school buses. Anyone who violates this rule or comes on the school grounds
under the influence of alcohol and/or any drug will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.

FIGHTING
Any student who engages in a fight, is determined to have provoked a fight or does not take reasonable steps to prevent a fight may be suspended. Name
calling and threats may also result in suspension. Students engaging in altercations (verbal or physical) may be charged by law enforcement with disorderly
conduct and/or assault and suspended. In addition to suspension, the first offense may result in referral to the alternative school. Further violations of this
policy may result in recommendation for long-term suspension. Students who record and/or watch a fight will receive same consequences as
participants in the fight.

FLOWER AND BALLOON DELIVERY

There will be no flower or balloon delivery during the school day. Students may not have flowers or balloons in class or on a school bus.

FOOD AND DRINK

At no time will glass-bottled drinks be allowed on campus. Food will not be allowed in the classrooms at any time (unless you are in Culinary or Foods
classes). Non-glass bottled clear water will be the only drink allowed in the classroom except during designated classrooms during Power Lunch. All food
and beverage items purchased from the cafeteria must be consumed at any of the designated eating locations. Students may not have food delivered by
anyone to include parents, guardians, or delivery services; and may not bring food from restaurants in their original container.

GAMBLING
Any form of gambling will be treated as an illegal act and is therefore prohibited.

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HALLWAYS
The hallways and common areas at Northside High are narrow. At no time are students allowed to leave their book bags in the hallways. Students are not
permitted to congregate in the halls before or after school.

HALL PASSES
Students should not leave class during instructional time. Students who need to take care of matters in the front office, in guidance, or with administration
should do so during class changes, during lunch, or, before or after school. Students are required to have a pass if they are out of class during instructional
time. Teachers, please keep a sign out sheet for accountability purposes. Students visiting the NHS media center during lunch should have a pass signed by a
teacher with an explanation of the purpose for visiting the media center.

IDENTIFYING YOURSELF TO A STAFF MEMBER

Upon request, students will immediately identify themselves by first name, last name, and grade to any staff member. Students refusing to identify themselves
are subject to an automatic short-term suspension. (OSS)

INSUBORDINATION
The refusal to follow reasonable directives of teachers or other school personnel will be considered insubordination and may result in immediate short-term
suspension. (OSS)

OFF-LIMIT AREAS
Certain areas are off limits to students during all school hours (7:05 a.m. to 2:22 p.m.):

Parking lots (front and back)

The courtyard area between classrooms
The areas between NHS and Commons Drive
The areas between NHS and the Jacksonville Commons Middle School campus.

SKATEBOARDING
Skateboards, skates, scooters, and wheelies are not permitted on campus at any time. These items will be confiscated and held in the main office to be
returned to a parent or guardian.

SKIPPING/TRUANCY
Students are required to attend their classes (this includes Homeroom) as scheduled. A student who skips a class or part of a class will be given an
unexcused absence and receive disciplinary action according to school-wide policy.

SOCIAL CONDUCT: DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR / PROFANITY / PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION

Students at NHS are always expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate for young adults. Loud, disruptive behavior, profanity, intimate
conduct, such as kissing and close body conduct while on campus are not considered appropriate. Inappropriate behavior may result in disciplinary action as
determined by any member of faculty and staff.

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STEALING
The possession of property that is not yours will be viewed as stealing. Such property should be taken to the office at once. Stealing will result in
disciplinary action as determined by school-wide policy. Student found to be stealing will be referred to law enforcement.
Northside High School nor OCS is responsible or liable for items being lost or stolen. Students should be responsible for their possessions. If a student
purchases the use of a locker, please do not share the combination with someone else.

Helpful suggestions to limit theft in school:

Items that are not necessary to the educational process should not be brought to school.
Only the money necessary for the day should be brought to school.
Label your belongings.
Do not share lockers with other students.
Do not leave valuables in the gym locker room.
Do not leave cell phones or other electronics charging or unattended
Always use a lock on your gym locker

TOBACCO POLICY
Northside High School is a tobacco-free campus. Possession, selling, or the use of tobacco products is prohibited. This includes Electronic cigarettes or any
device used to produce vapors, fumes, or any substance to be inhaled on campus. (Onslow County School Board Policy 4320) Students found to be in
violation of this policy are subject to disciplinary action.

VANDALISM/PROPERTY DAMAGE
Any student found guilty of stealing, vandalism, destruction, or defacement of school property will make full restitution and shall be disciplined as
determined by school administration.

VERBAL HARASSMENT
The use of profanity, intimidation, or argumentative statements will not be permitted. Disciplinary action will be at the discretion of the teacher or
administrator. Profanity directed toward a staff member will result in suspension.

VISITORS & LOITERING

All students are required to leave the school grounds promptly upon completion of the school day. Only those students involved in organized or supervised
school activities are permitted to remain on school grounds. If a person is on campus for a school event (concert, athletic contest, or dance), he is to enter
the event or leave the campus. No loitering is permitted on campus. All visitors are to report to the office when they arrive on campus during the school
day. Students are not to associate with any visitor on campus unless the visitor has been approved by the office. Students who are waiting for rides should
be at the front of the school and conduct themselves in a manner as to not disturb the business of the school.

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 Section 4
Behavior, Interventions, & Consequences

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 NHS School-wide
Student Engagement

Responsible Organized Attentive Respectful

Academic Psychological Behavior Social

Engagement Engagement Engagement Engagement

Standard Based Learning
Differentiated Instruction
Socratic Seminars
AVID Binder
Bell-to-Bell Instruction
Power Hour Tutoring
Philosophical Chair
Cornell Notes
Honors/AP Class
Opportunities Empowerment of Ownership
Project Based Learning
Relationship-Building Setting Clear & Concise Building Positive
Bully Prevention/Safe Expectations Relationships
Environment Procedural Consistency Collaborative Learning
Mentoring Bell-to-Bell Instruction Athletics/Clubs
Modeling Expectations PBIS Incentives Team Building
Extracurricular Attendance Redirection Peer Tutoring
Organization Positive Reinforcement Socratic Seminar
Preparation Philosophical Chair
Leadership Opportunities
Character Education

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 Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) & Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS), formerly known as RTI grew from efforts to improve identification practices in special education. Simply
put, it is a process of systematically documenting the performance of students as evidence of the need for additional services after making
changes in classroom instruction. MTSS promises to change the way schools support students with learning and behavior problems by
systematically delivering a range of interventions based on demonstrated levels of need.
MTSS is defined as "the practice of providing high-quality instruction and interventions matched to student need, monitoring progress frequently
to make decisions about changes in instruction or
goals, and applying child response data to important
educational decisions" (Batsche et al., 2005). Based
on a problem-solving model, the MTSS approach
considers environmental factors as they might apply
to an individual student's difficulty, and provides
services/intervention as soon as the student
demonstrates a need. Focused primarily on
addressing academic problems, MTSS has emerged
as the new way to think about both disability
identification and early intervention assistance for
the "most vulnerable, academically unresponsive
children" in schools and school districts (Fuchs &
Deshler, 2007, p. 131, emphasis added).
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
(PBIS) is based on a problem-solving model and
aims to prevent inappropriate behavior through
teaching and reinforcing appropriate behaviors
https://www.pbis.org/school/mtss
(OSEP Technical Assistance Center on Positive
Behavioral Interventions & Supports, 2007). Positive
Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a
process that is consistent with the core principles of
MTSS. PBIS offers a range of interventions that are
systematically applied to students based on their
demonstrated level of need, and addresses the role of the environment as it applies to development and improvement of behavior problems.
Both MTSS and PBIS are grounded in differentiated instruction. Each approach delimits critical factors and components to be in place
at the universal (Tier 1), targeted group (Tier 2), and individual (Tier 3) levels. Our goal is to describe the shared (identified in bold)
characteristics of these approaches as a basis for highlighting how best to meet the needs of children experiencing academic and
social difficulties in school. (from PBIS Newsletter Vol 4, Issue 2) (Retrieved from

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<The combination of MTSS and PBIS provides
effective instructional strategies for both academic
and behavior systems>
Implementation Features
Grounded in the same principles as Positive
Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), the core
features of MTSS include:
Expectations for high quality, research-based instruction in general education classrooms.
Universal, classroom-based screening to identify need for additional support.
Collaborative, team-based approach to development, implementation, and evaluation of alternative interventions.
Increasingly intense, multi-tiered application of an array of high-quality, evidence-based instruction matched to individual needs.
Continuous monitoring of progress to determine impact of interventions.
Expectations for parent involvement throughout the process. (Retrieved from https://www.pbis.org/school/mtss)

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 Explanation of MTSS Tiers
Behavioral Expectations: Tier 1
https://www.pbis.org/school/tier1supports
Tier 1 supports of positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) consists of rules, routines, and physical arrangements that are
developed and taught by school staff to prevent initial occurrences of behavior the school would like to target for change. For example, a school
team may determine that disrespect for self, others, and property is a set of behaviors they would like to target for change. They may choose
the positive reframing of that behavior and make that one of their behavioral expectations. Respect Yourself, Others, and Property would be one
of their behavioral expectations. Research indicates that 3-5 behavioral expectations that are positively stated, easy to remember, and
significant to the climate are best. At the end of the year, a researcher should be able to walk into the school and ask ten random students to
name the behavioral expectations and 80% or better of the students should be able to tell the researcher what they are and give examples of
what they look like in action.
Putting into place systematic Tier 1 support strategies offers two advantages: First, it reduces the "water torture" caused by large numbers of
office discipline referrals for minor problems. As we suggested earlier, this volume of referrals obscures and distracts our attention from more
serious problems. Second, having a system for documenting the occurrence of targeted behaviors (e.g., office discipline referrals) provides a
way to determine which students need more intensive intervention. For example, the criterion for considering the need for moving into
secondary prevention for a student or group of students might be 4 or more office discipline referrals in a month. Without Tier 1 support, of
course, the number of students meeting this criteria and needing additional help will be much larger
Behavioral Expectations: Tier 2
https://www.pbis.org/school/tier2supports
Tier 2 support is designed to provide intensive or targeted interventions to support students who are not responding to Tier 1 Support efforts.
Interventions within Tier 2 are more intensive since a smaller number of students requiring services from within the yellow part of the triangle are
at risk for engaging in more serious problem behavior and need a little more support. Common Tier 2 support practices involve small groups of
students or simple individualized intervention strategies. Targeted interventions also are recommended as an approach for identifying students
in need of more intensive, individualized interventions. Specific Tier 2 interventions include practices such as "social skills club," "check in/check
out" and the Behavior Education Plan. Individual PBIS plans at the Tier 2 level involve a simple assessment to identify the function a problem
behavior serves (Functional Behavioral Assessment or FBA) and a support plan comprised of individualized, assessment-based intervention
strategies that include a range of options such as: (1) teaching the student to use new skills as a replacement for problem behaviors, (2)
rearranging the environment so that problems can be prevented and desirable behaviors can be encouraged, and (3) monitoring, evaluating,
and reassessing this simple plan over time. The main difference between Tier 2 and other levels of positive behavior support is the focus on
supporting students at risk for more serious problem behavior. Tier 2 support addresses the needs of students who require more support than is
available for all students (i.e., Tier 1 Support) and less support than is available for individual students who need flexible, focused, personalized
interventions (Tier 3 support). This means that Tier 2 support allows teams to select features of the process (e.g., types of programs or
interventions, data collection tools used, information gathered, and degree of monitoring) to provide more focused behavior support to students
with behavior needs that do not require intensive, individualized plans.

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 Behavioral Expectations: Tier 3
https://www.pbis.org/school/tier-3-supports
At the tertiary or tier 3 level, support is provided to the 1-5% of students who may have very serious problem behaviors and may require more
intensive and individualized supports. The supports are organized to reduce the frequency, duration, and intensity of externalizing and
internalizing problem behaviors and improve life outcomes. Tertiary (tier 3) prevention was originally designed to focus on the needs of
individuals who exhibited patterns of intense problem behavior that may disrupt quality of life across multiple domains (school, home,
community). Tertiary (tier 3) prevention involves a process of identifying and providing highly individualized supports for youth with high level
needs. Tertiary (tier 3) interventions include intensive evidence-based interventions such as function-based behavioral interventions (FBA-
BIPs) and person-centered plans such as wraparound. FBA- BIPs are comprised of individualized, assessment-based intervention strategies,
including a wide range of options such as: (1) guidance or instruction for the student to use new skills as a replacement for problem behaviors,
(2) some rearrangement of the antecedent environment so that problems can be prevented and desirable behaviors can be encouraged, and (3)
procedures for monitoring, evaluating, and reassessing of the plan as necessary.
MTSS & PBIS Description
https://www.pbis.org/school/tier-3-supports/what-is-tier-3-pbis

Term (Abbreviation) Other Terminology Brief Description or Definition

Used in general and special education to refer to a framework using data for
Multi-Tiered System of Supports
Response to Intervention (RtI) delivering practices and systems for enhancing academic and behavior
(MTSS)
outcomes for all students.
School-wide Positive Behavior
Referenced in IDEA to refer to a framework for delivering practices and
Positive Behavioral Interventions Supports (SWPBS)
systems to enhance academic and behavior outcomes for all students
and Supports (PBIS) Effective Behavior Supports
including students with disabilities and their families.
(EBS)
Preventing the development of new (incidence) problem behaviors by
Universal Supports, Primary
Tier 1 implementing high quality learning environments for all students and staff and
Prevention
across all settings (i.e., school-wide, classroom, and non-classroom).
Reducing the number of existing (prevalence) problem behaviors that are
Targeted Supports, Secondary presenting high risk behaviors and/or not responsive to primary intervention
Tier 2
Prevention practices by providing more focused, intensive, and frequent small group-
oriented responses in situations where problem behavior is likely.
Reducing the intensity and/or complexity of existing (prevalence) problem
Intensive Supports, Tertiary behavior that are resistant to and/or unlikely to be addressed by primary and
Tier 3
Prevention secondary prevention efforts by providing most individualized responses to
situations where problem behavior is likely.

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 Common Infractions & School-wide Consequences/Interventions
Infraction Consequence/ Definition of Infraction Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3
Intervention OCS Board Policy Number

Aggressive Behavior (27) Character Education & Any behavior intended to x

1st Offense ISS (5 days) harm social relations of an
2nd Offense OSS ( 3 days) individual or a group; this
3rd Offense OSS (5 days) can be verbal and/or
physical 4331
Repeat Offender OSS (5-10 days)
Mentor Assigned
Alternative School
Referral
Alcohol Possession (20) OSS (10 days) Having possession of x
Law Enforcement Referral alcohol on your person, or
with each infraction anything in your possession 4325
to include lockers, book
bags, vehicles
Assault (45) OSS (Up to 10 days) Physically injuring, x
Resulting in Serious Injury or Law Enforcement Referral attempting to injure
not resulting in serious injury Alternative School or intentionally
Referral behaving in such a
way as could
reasonable cause
injury to any other
person to include
engaging in a fight,
hitting, shoving,
blocking passages,
throwing objects, 4331/4335
instigation-making
comments intended
to cause others to
fight or resulting in a
fight or to cause
physical harm

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Being in an unauthorized Students who are in a
area (59) Parent Contact location that was not
& authorized by faculty, staff, x x
1st Offense 2 Days Lunch Detention or administration
2nd Offense 3 days Lunch Detention
NHS School-wide Policy
3rd Offense 4 days Lunch Detention

Repeat Offender Parent Contact

&
3-5 days ISS
Bomb Threat (43) 365 days OSS Making, aiding X
& LEO Referral and/or abetting in
making a bomb
threat or
perpetrating a
bomb hoax against
school district
property by making
a false report that a
device designed to 4333
cause damage or
destruction by
explosion, blasting
or burning located
on school property

Bullying (52) Character Education & 5 Playing abusive or X

1st Offense days ISS dangerous tricks or
2nd Offense OSS (3 days) otherwise subjecting a
student or personnel to
personal dignity; or
Repeat Offender OSS (5-10 days) creating a hostile
1710-4021-7230
Alternative School environment through
Placement pervasive or persistent
*Depending upon the misbehavior
severity, the consequence
may not be in this
sequence

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 Bus Misbehavior (37) Any behavior that is x x X
1st Offense Driver Warning deemed inappropriate bus
2nd Offense Parent Contact behavior according to OCS
3rd Offense Peer Council Policy 4315 and 4316

Repeat Offender Administrative

Bus Suspension Up to 10 4316
days
&/Or
Removal from Bus For
Remainder of School Year
*Depending upon infraction,
student may receive one or
more of the listed
consequences
Cell Phone Violation (60) *Parents/guardians may Unauthorized use of x X
not come earlier than after electronic devices, to
the end of the school day include cell phones, Ipods,
ear buds are not
permitted. This applies to
1st Offense Administrator confiscates all students. If a student
for parent pick up at the has early release,
end of the school day electronic devices must be
put away until out of the
2nd Offense Administrator confiscates building. Cell phones
phone for parent pick up should not be visible or
after 5 school days audible.
*NHS is not responsible for
NHS School-wide Policy
3rd Offense Administrator confiscates a lost or stolen phone.
phone for parent pick up Bring at your own risk.
after 10 school days Students may file a report
4th Offense with SRO.
Administrator confiscates
phone for the remainder of
the school
Note:
(Refusing to give a cell
phone to administration
member is an automatic
10 day OSS)

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Communicating Threats (19) Directing verbal x
1st Offense OSS (3 days) intimidations toward any
Law Enforcement Referral other person any language
2nd Offense OSS (5 days) which threatens force,
Law Enforcement Referral violence, or disruption, or 4331
3rd Offense OSS (10 days) any sign or act which
Law Enforcement Referral constitutes a threat of
force, violence, or
disruption
Behavior that takes place in x
Cyberbullying (94) any school building or on
ISS & Character Education any school premises before,
1st Offense (5 days) during or after school
hours; on any bus or other
2nd Offense OSS (3 days) vehicle as part of any
school activity; at any bus
3rd Offense OSS (5-10 days)
stop; during any school-
Alternative School
Placement sponsored activity or
extracurricular activity; at
*Depending upon the any time or place when the NC General Statute
severity, the consequence individual is subject to the
may not be in this authority of school 1710/4021/7230
sequence
personnel; at any time or
place when the behavior
has a direct and immediate
effect on
maintaining order and
discipline in the schools;
and
in an electronic format, as
described in NC General
Statute as cyber bullying.
This includes recording a
fight or any other
altercation & publicizing it
on social media or any
other venue.

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Disruptive Behavior (42) Character Education Behavior that impedes the x x
& flow of classroom and/or
1st Offense ISS 1 day school functions, activities,
2nd Offense ISS 2 days and instruction to include
3rd Offense ISS 3 days refusing to immediately
4th Offense ISS 4 days follow a reasonable request
5th Offense ISS 5 days or directive to include not
identifying yourself to a
Repeat Offender OSS 1 day staff member. This includes
OSS 2 days insubordination, vulgar
OSS 3 days cursing, abusive and 4315
OSS 4 days demeaning language
OSS 5 days towards faculty/staff and
any form of disrespect
which contributes to a safe
and orderly environment.

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Dress Code Violation (31)
1st Offense Student change into
appropriate clothing or call
home for appropriate
clothing & Warning
2nd Offense Student change into
appropriate clothing or call
home for appropriate
clothing & Written Warning
Any article of clothing x
deemed inappropriate
according to the school
dress code policy is
considered a dress code
violation. See NHS *dress
code policy.

Parents/Guardians must
have appropriate clothing on 4303
campus no later than 9 a.m. 4315
*Students who do not have a
change of clothing, someone
to bring clothing, or refuses
to change clothing will
remain in ISS for the day.

3rd or more Offenses 1 Day ISS

(Repeated Offenses will be

treated as Insubordination)

Sagging (Regardless if he/she is

wearing a belt)
1st Offense Student go to ISS pick up ties
for pants & Warning
2nd Offense
Student go to ISS pick up ties
for pants & Written Warning

*Refusal to pick up ties from

ISS will result in 1 day of ISS

3rd or more Offenses 1 Day ISS

(Repeated Offenses will be

treated as Insubordination)

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 Excessive Display of 3 days ISS Intimate conduct, such as x x
Affection (63) kissing and close body
conduct while on campus
are not considered NHS School-wide Policy
appropriate

Excessive Tardies (64) In School Suspension A student who has been x x

6th & 7th offense 1 day ISS late to class more than 5 NHS School-wide Policy
8th & 9th offense 2 days ISS times in a semester
10th offense 3 days ISS

More than 10 tardies Up to 5 days ISS

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Failure to Comply With Lunch Detention Failing to wear Student ID x
Minor Instructions (121) on campus or school
grounds.

Upon request, students

Refusing to Identify 3 days OSS will immediately identify
YOURSELF TO A STAFF themselves by first name,
NHS School-wide Policy
MEMBER last name, and grade to
any staff member.
Students refusing to
identify themselves are
subject to an automatic
short-term suspension.
(OSS)

False Fire Alarm (29) 5 days OSS Students who intentionally x

& pull the fire alarm which
4315
LEO Referral causes a major school-
wide disruption.
Falsification of
Information (35)
Verbal or written
1st Offense Character Education statement of any truths
& x x
ISS 1 day
2nd Offense ISS 2 days
3rd Offense ISS 3 days
4310
4th Offense ISS 4 days
5th Offense ISS 5 days

Repeat Offender OSS 1 day

OSS 2 days
OSS 3 days
OSS 4 days
OSS 5 days
Gambling (34) ISS 5 Days An illegal act to include x x
playing games for money or
for the exchange of items 4335
(ie. Shoes, clothing,
electronics)

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Harassment (sexual) Unwelcome sexual x
(38) OSS (5 days) advances, requests for
Law Enforcement Referral sexual favors and other
1st Offense inappropriate oral, written,
OSS (10 days) or physical conduct of a
Law Enforcement Referral sexual nature when made
2 or more Offenses by a school employee to a
and/ or student or when made by a
Alternative School Referral student to another student
constitute sexual
harassment
Sexual harassment, as
1736/4026/
defined above, may include
7236
but is not limited to the
following: Continued
remarks having a sexual
connotation. Pressure for
sexual activity. Deliberate
unwelcome touching.
Suggestions or demands for
sexual involvement
accompanied by implied or
overt promises of
preferential treatment or
threats.
Harassment (verbal) Harassment is unwanted, x x
(25) ISS ( 3 days) unwelcome and uninvited
1st Offense ISS (5 days) behavior that demeans
2nd Offense OSS (3 days) threatens or offends the
3rd Offense victim and results in a
hostile environment for the 1710/4021/
Repeat Offender OSS (5-10 days) 7230
victim. The hostile
&/or 4331
environment may be
Alternative Placement School
created through pervasive
or persistent misbehavior
or a single incident if
sufficiently severe.

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 Honor Code Violation * Complete an alternative
(28) assignment for partial grade
up to 40%. Students who
refuse to complete
1st Offense alternative assignment, will
be awarded with a grade of
zero.
2nd Offense *Character Education
&
ISS (3 days)
Falsification of information x x
(lying) which includes a
written or verbal statement
that is not true to include
cheating, plagiarism, taking
and using ideas of writings
of others without giving
credit.
4310

3rd Offense *Character Education

& ISS (5 days)
Repeat Offender
OSS (3 days)

OSS (5-10 days)

Inappropriate Cursing or using vulgar, x x
Language/Disrespect (32) Character Education abusive, or demeaning
& language in the presence of
1st Offense ISS 1 days any staff member or
2nd Offense ISS 2 days student; or heard by any
3rd Offense ISS 3 days staff member in general
4th Offense ISS 4 days
conversation with other
5th Offense ISS 5 days 4310
students as an act of
Repeat Offender OSS 1 day expression or
OSS 2 days communication to include
OSS 3 days school bus, any school
OSS 4 days related activities
OSS 5 days

Leaving Class Without *Teacher to call parent Leaving any class or school x x
Permission (66) location without
1st Offense Character Education teacher/staff
2nd Offense ISS 1 day authorization.
ISS 3 days NHS School wide Policy
3rd Offense Students are required to
remain in their classes
Repeat Offender Parent Conference (this includes Homeroom)
& ISS 3 days as scheduled

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Leaving School Without Leaving campus without x x
Permission (67) teacher/staff
1st Offense Character Education authorization; to include
& not checking out at the
ISS 3 days front office if being picked
up by a parent/guardian.
2nd Offense Parent Conference Students must check out at
& 1 day ASD the main at all times.

3rd Offense Revocation of Parking Permit NHS is a closed campus.

& 3 days ASD This means students are NHS School wide Policy
not to leave the grounds of
school at any time unless
given permission. No
students are permitted to
go off campus before
school starts or during
lunches

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 Misuse of Technology Loss of Computer Privilege
(91) (10 days)
1st offense Loss of Computer Privilege
2nd Offense (10 days & 5 days of ISS)
3rd Offense Loss of Computer privilege
Repeat Offender (10 days & 3 days of OSS)
Loss of Computer Privilege
(Remainder of semester & 5
days of OSS)
Loss of Computer Privilege
(End of School year & 5 days
of OSS)
Mutual Sex Between Two
Students (68) 10 days OSS
& related activities,
Alternative School Placement
Possession of a Weapon, OSS (10 days)
ie. Knife (excluding fire Law Enforcement Referral
arms/powerful explosives) Alternative School Referral
(09)
The use of school system x x
technology and internet is a
privilege, not a right. The
misuse of technology is
defined as any behavior
that results in violation of
the OCS Board Policy and
3225/4312/7320
Student Code of Conduct.
Any consensual sexual act x
on school campus, school-
transportation, or school
grounds. NHS School Policy
Any weapon or weapon-like x
items included in OCS
Policy 4333, on page 41 in 4333
the OCS student code of
conduct.
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Possession of Controlled OSS (10 days) Any controlled substance x
Substance (17) Law Enforcement Referral whether the sale of,
Alternative School Referral consuming, possession of,
under the influence of, or
transmission to include un-
prescribed prescription
drugs; or any substance not 4325/4335/4320
maintained with the nurse
or office personnel in
accordance to board policy
6125

Property Damage (39) Students are prohibited x x

from damaging or
1st Offense 3 days ISS attempting to damage any
school property
2nd Offense 5 days ISS or private property.
Pursuant to NCGS 115C-
3rd Offense 3 days OSS 523, the parents or legal
guardians of
4330
Repeat Offender 5 days OSS any minor student are
liable up to five thousand
*Any of the above dollars ($5,000) for any
consequences may result in gross
loss of privileges including Negligence or willful
electronics damage or destruction of
school property by a minor
student.
Skipping Class (73) Parent Contact & Failing to report to one or x x
1st offense Lunch Detention more classes, skips part of
2nd offense 1 day Lunch Detention a class, to include being
3rd offense 2 days Lunch Detention gone from class for an
4th offense 3 days Lunch Detention extended period of time,
5th offense 4 days Lunch Detention when given permission to
NHS School wide Policy
5 days Lunch Detention visit restroom or other
(Failure to attend lunch areas. This includes failing
detention will result in an to report to homeroom.
automatic day of ISS for each Students are required to
day skipped) attend their classes (this
Parent Conference &

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 Repeat Offenders After School Detention
6-10th offense 1 Day ASD or 1 Day ISS
2 Days ASD or 2 Days ISS
3 Days ASD or 3 Days ISS
4 Days ASD or 4 Days ISS
5 Days ASD or 5 Days ISS
(Failure to attend or cannot
After School Detention results
in an automatic)
Mentor assigned
Required Parent Conference
More than 10 offenses Out of School Suspension
3-5 days
Tardy (112)
1st offense Phone Call Home
2nd offense Phone Call Home/Peer
Council/Character Education
After school Detention
3rd offense 15 minutes
4th offense 30 minutes
5th offense 45 minutes
1 hour
2 hours
*failure to serve or cannot
serve after school detention
will result in an automatic
Lunch Detention. 1 day for
each offense
Theft (36) 5 days OSS
Law Enforcement Referral
Under the Influence of OSS (10 days)
Alcohol (95) Law Enforcement Referral
includes Homeroom) as
scheduled
A student is tardy if they x x
are not completely inside of
the assigned classroom
when the bell rings.
*
Teachers will close their
doors after the 2nd bell
rings. Students will then be NHS School wide Policy
required to go to ISS to
receive a pass and
consequence & may not
enter the classroom until
this has been completed.
Administration will conduct
random lock outs.
The possession of property x
that does not belong the 4330
student
The state of intoxication; a x
person who has ingested
alcohol to render them
incapable of discretion and
sound judgement. 4325
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Unlawfully setting a fire OSS (10 days) Setting trash can fires or x
(18) Law Enforcement Referral any other type of fires on
Alternative School Referral school property to include
4333
activity buses, school
buses, in or out of the
building
Use of Alcoholic Beverage OSS (10 days) Any consumption of an x
(48) Law Enforcement Referral alcoholic beverage on
school grounds, building, or
any school property to
include activity buses, 4325
school bus, extracurricular
events off campus to
include athletics & other
school related events
Work Completion (122) *If teacher suspects a medical This includes failing to work x
issue, contact counselor or social on assignments and
1st Offense worker sleeping in class. This
Parent Contact referral will be written up
& as a classroom referral for
Student Conference the listed teacher
interventions. Teacher/Classroom Intervention
nd
2 Offense Peer Council

3rd Offense & beyond Parent/Teacher Conference

**Please be advised, that depending upon the nature, severity, and/or persistence of the student's infraction, administration reserves the right to
override the recommended consequence up to 10 days of Out of School Suspension, Law Enforcement Referral, and recommendation of Alternative
School Placement. Each principal shall have the authority and be charged with the responsibility to take
whatever reasonable and legal action necessary to establish and maintain appropriate student
behavior in accordance with board policy. OCS Board Policy 4300 Section B

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 *OSS may also include Summary Suspension: SUMMARY SUSPENSION Policy Code: 4350
A student may be removed immediately from school grounds for up to three days if the principal reasonably believes that the student engaged in serious
misconduct or antisocial behavior and that the immediate removal of the student is necessary to provide a safe, orderly school environment. In such cases the
principal is not required to conduct an investigation before the suspension. Procedures for notification of parents and removing a student during the school
day will be followed. After full investigation, other consequences may be administered including short-term suspension (up to ten days, including the period
of summary suspension), or other suspensions or expulsion in accordance with applicable board policy. Any student suspended in accordance with this policy
will be given the opportunity to take any exams missed and make up work missed during the period of suspension and receive credit for the work. Should the
results of the principals investigation convince the principal that the student suspended is not guilty of the misconduct in question, any discipline records will
be removed. Legal References: 115C-47, -276(r), -288, -307, -390, -391 Cross References: Parental Involvement in Student Behavior Issues (policy 4341),
Removal of Student during the Day (policy 4352) Adopted: June 28, 2000

GENERAL SCHOOL RULES

The Onslow County Board of Education establishes these rules to be applicable to all schools under its jurisdiction:
1. While on the school bus, on the school premises, or at a school function at either the home or host school, each student must conduct himself in an
orderly manner designed to protect the rights and interests of all other pupils and the staff of the school.

2. Each pupil will be assigned a school schedule, and he must adhere to that schedule except when excused by the principal or his authorized agent.

3. Each pupil is specifically prohibited from bringing on the bus, or school premises, or to a school function away from the school any intoxicants or
narcotic drugs not prescribed by a physician; and each pupil is specifically prohibited from boarding a school bus, coming on school premises or attending a
school function away from the school while under the influence of any narcotic drugs not prescribed by a physician or intoxicants of any kind.

4. Each pupil is specifically prohibited from bringing or having in his possession on a school bus, on school premises, or to a school function away from the
school any device, instrument, or object which can reasonably be considered to be a weapon.

5. No student shall violate the rules of the school, as announced by the principal, superintendent, or school board, including but not limited to, rules of
attendance, safety, curriculum, play, races, temperance, morality, industry, neatness, or any other areas of student activity.

6. Each pupil is specifically prohibited from acting individually or with other pupils as a group to disrupt or delay the normal and special activities of the
school, and any pupil acting individually or with other pupils as a group to disrupt or delay the normal and special activities of the school shall be subject to
immediate suspension for the remainder of the school year subject to the provisions of Chapter 115-147 of the Public School Laws.

7. The distribution of any advertisements, pamphlets, printed material, written material, announcements, posters, or other paraphernalia on the school
premises without the expressed permission of the principal is specifically prohibited.

8. The sale of any articles or services as well as the solicitation of funds for any service or cause is prohibited on the school grounds unless approved by the
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9. No student is to have visitors on campus without prior approval by the administration. Any visitor on campus is directed to report to the administration
office. All visitors must have a visitors pass from the front office.

10. It shall be the duty and responsibility of the principal to suspend or dismiss any student who willfully and persistently violates the rules of the school, or
who may be guilty of immoral or disreputable conduct, or who may be a menace to the school as by law provided.

- Use of Onslow County bus transportation for transportation other than from school to home will not be allowed.
-Consequences for infractions of bus rules may include (but are not limited to): a written warning, suspension from riding the bus, rescinding the right
to ride for the remainder of the school year, and ISS/OSS. The consequences assigned are at the discretion of the administration.

AUTHORITY OF SCHOOL PERSONNEL Policy Code: 4301

The principal has the authority and responsibility to investigate and take appropriate action regarding any antisocial or criminal student behavior and
any other behavior appropriately referred to him or her. The principal is responsible for informing students and parents of any standards or rules
which if violated could result in short-term or long-term suspension or expulsion.

The teacher has the authority and responsibility to manage student behavior in the classroom and at any time students are under his or her
supervision. The teacher is expected to implement the student behavior management plan and any other school standards or rules. The teacher may
develop other standards or rules consistent with the direction provided by the board and school. Every teacher, student teacher, substitute teacher,
voluntary teacher or teacher assistant or other school employee is required to report to the principal all acts of violence occurring in school, on
school grounds, or at any school-sponsored activity.

Teachers and other school personnel have the authority to manage or remove disruptive or dangerous students. School personnel may use
reasonable force to control behavior or to remove a person from the scene in those situations when necessary:

1. to quell a disturbance threatening injury to others;

2. to obtain possession of a weapon or other dangerous object on the person, or within the control, of a student;

3. for self-defense;

4. for the protection of persons or property; or

5. to maintain order on school property, in the classroom, or at a school-related activity on or off school property.

Students must comply with all directions of principals, teachers, substitute teachers, student teachers, teacher assistants, bus drivers and all other
school personnel who are authorized to give such directions, during any period of time when they are subject to the authority of such personnel. Any
student who refuses to comply with reasonable rules or directives shall be held in violation of this code of conduct.

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Legal Reference: G.S. 115C-47, -288, -307, -390, -391, 391.1 Cross Reference: School Safety (policy 1510/4200/7270), School Plan for Management of
Student Behavior (policy 4302) Adopted: June 28, 2000 Revised: November 4, 2008

CHARACTER EDUCATION/ LUNCH DETENTION/ABE MODULES

Teachers will use Character Education, teacher lunch detention, & ABE Modules for violations of classroom procedures in their classrooms as an
intervention prior to office referrals. Administrative lunch detention will be served on a day in which the school is on the Power Hour schedule, and
will last for the entire hour. Students will have 5 minutes to report to lunch detention or the student will be marked tardy and serve an additional day of
lunch detention. During lunch detention, students are to remain silent unless participating in character education. Students will go to lunch, escorted by
ISS Coordinator.

CONFERENCES / PARENT CONTACTS

Teachers are expected to maintain and, when necessary, initiate open lines of communication between the school and the home. Contact will be made
as soon as any problem develops behaviorally or academically. Parent-teacher conferences are designed to be productive and not hostile for the
academic and behavior support of students. If a conference becomes argumentative or non-productive, the conference will cease until a later time as
scheduled by an administrator.
TEACHER DETENTION
Teachers may assign detention for violations of rules in their classrooms. Each classroom will have the rules and consequences posted. The teachers
judgment will determine the length of time and the number of days for the violation. The teacher will notify the student that detention has been
assigned. If the student already has detention for another teacher or administrative detention, the student is to notify the teacher and a time will be
rescheduled. Detention may be served before school, after school, or during Power Hour at the discretion of the teacher. If a teacher or member of the
administration deems it appropriate to require a student to stay after school for a stated period of time and for a stated purpose, the parent or guardian
has to be given prior notice at least 24 hours before the scheduled detention. The parent/guardian must agree to assume responsibility for the students
transportation.
ADMINISTRATIVE AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION (ASD)
Administration may assign afterschool detention for violation of classroom and school-wide expectations. The parent/guardian will be given at least a
24 hour notice before detention and scheduled. The parent/guardian must agree to assume responsibility for the students transportation.
IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISS)
Northside High School has an In-School Suspension (ISS) Program. The intent of the program is to keep students in school when they might otherwise
be subject to Out-of-School Suspension (OSS). It is the responsibility of the teacher to provide adequate work to students in a timely manner. Students
involved in this program will do all the work assigned by their regular teachers. In addition, students must also complete all work assigned by the In-
School Suspension Coordinator and participate in all Character Education and Social Skills lessons. The ISS coordinator will place completed work in
the respective teachers mailbox or send it back to class with the student. Students are not allowed to leave ISS to pick up assignments from their
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 SUMMARY SUSPENSION Policy Code: 4350
A student may be removed immediately from school grounds for up to three days if the principal reasonably believes that the student engaged in serious
misconduct or antisocial behavior and that the immediate removal of the student is necessary to provide a safe, orderly school environment. In such cases
the principal is not required to conduct an investigation before the suspension. Procedures for notification of parents and removing a student during the
school day will be followed. After full investigation, other consequences may be administered including short-term suspension (up to ten days, including
the period of summary suspension), or other suspensions or expulsion in accordance with applicable board policy Any student suspended in accordance
with this policy will be given the opportunity to take any exams missed and make up work missed during the period of suspension and receive credit for
the work. Should the results of the principals investigation convince the principal that the student suspended is not guilty of the misconduct in question,
any discipline records will be removed.

Legal References: 115C-47, -276(r), -288, -307, -390, -391 Cross References: Parental Involvement in Student Behavior Issues (policy 4341), Removal
of Student during the Day (policy 4352) Adopted: June 28, 2000
SHORT-TERM SUSPENSION Policy Code: 4351 (OSS)
A short-term suspension is the disciplinary exclusion of a students right to attend school, be on school property and to take part in any school function
for any period of time up to and including ten school days, inclusive of any summary suspension. A short-term suspension does not include the removal
of a student from class by the classroom teacher, principal or other authorized school personnel for the remainder of the subject period or for less than
one-half of the school day and/or changing the students location to another room or place on the school premises. The principal or his/her designee has
the authority to determine when a short-term suspension is an appropriate consequence and to impose the suspension, so long as all relevant board policies
are followed. In accordance with G.S. 115C-390.6(e) and 115C-45(c)(1), a student is not entitled to appeal the principals decision to impose a short-
term suspension to either the superintendent or the board unless it is appealable on some other basis.
A. PRE-SUSPENSION RIGHTS OF THE STUDENT
Except in the circumstances described below, prior to imposing a short-term suspension, the following rights will be afforded to the student:
1. A student will be provided with an opportunity for an informal hearing with the principal; and
2. The student will be informed of the charges or allegations of misconduct against him or her by oral or written notice; and
3. The student will be given the opportunity to make statements in defense or mitigation of the charges.
The principal may impose a short-term suspension without first providing the student with an opportunity for a hearing if the presence of the student
(1) creates a direct and immediate threat to the safety of other students or staff or (2) substantially disrupts or interferes with the education of other
students or the maintenance of discipline at the school. In such cases, the principal shall give the student notice of the charges and opportunity for an
informal hearing as soon as practicable.
B. STUDENT RIGHTS DURING THE SUSPENSION
A student under a short-term suspension must be provided with the following:
1. The opportunity to take textbooks home from the duration of the suspension;
2. Upon request, the right to receive all missed assignments and, to the extent practicable, the materials distributed to students in connection with
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3. The opportunity to take any quarterly, semester or grading period examinations missed during the suspension period.
NOTICE TO PARENT OR GUARDIAN: The principal or designee shall give notice to the students parent or guardian when a student
receives a short-term suspension. The notice will include a description of the students rights that includes the reason for the suspension and
a description of the student conduct upon which the suspension is based. This notice is to be given by the end of the workday during which
the suspension is imposed when reasonably possible, but no later than two days after the suspension is imposed. The initial notice may be by
telephone and followed by a timely written notice sent by fax, email, mail, by student, or any other reasonably designed method to give
actual notice. Multiple short-term suspensions for students with disabilities will be addressed in accordance with the Procedures Governing
Programs and Services for Children with Disabilities and other applicable state and federal law.

Legal References: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. 1400 et. seq., 34 C.F.R. pt. 300; Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C.
705(20), 794, 34 C.F.R. pt. 104; The Americans With Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. 12131 et seq 4, 28 C.F.R. pt. 35; G.S. 115C, art. 9; 115C-45(c);
115C-47, -276(r), -288, -307, -390.1, -390.2, -390.5, -390.6; Procedures Governing Programs and Services for Children with Disabilities, State
Board of Education Policy HSP-D-000. Cross References: School Safety (policy 1510/4200/7270), School Plan for Management of Student
Behavior (policy 4302), School Level Investigations (policy 4340), Parental Involvement in Student Behavior Issues (policy 4341), Removal of
Student During the Day (policy 4352), Student and Parent Grievance Procedure (policy 1740/4010) Adopted: June 28, 2000 Revised: November
4, 2008, September 6, 2011

REMOVAL OF STUDENT DURING THE DAY Policy Code: 4352

The principal is authorized to impose out-of-school suspensions from school in accordance with board policy.
The principal may remove a student from school grounds who has been suspended during the school day, under any of the following
circumstances:
The parent or guardian is notified and the parent or guardian is able to make arrangements for the student to leave the school or agrees to the
student using public transportation or driving himself or herself home;
The parent or guardian is notified and is available to receive the child and the school is able to provide transportation from the school to the home;
or
The principal involves law enforcement in the removal of the student from school grounds because removal is necessary to provide a safe, orderly
school environment.
If none of these circumstances exist, the suspension will begin on the next school day.
Legal References: G.S. 115C-47, -288, -390, -391 Cross References: Adopted: June 28, 2000

ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS Policy Code: 3470/4305

(Note: This is only a portion of OCS Board Policy 3470/4305. For the full text, please visit www.onslow.k12.nc.us)

An alternative program is provided as an option for when a students behavior management or academic performance needs cannot be met in
a regular education setting. The purposes of the alternative program are to (1) intervene and address problems that prevent a student from

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successfully achieving in the regular educational setting; (2) reduce the risk of the student dropping out of school by directing resources to
helping the student resolve issues affecting performance at school; (3) return the student to the regular educational setting as soon as practical
with the skills necessary to succeed in that environment; and (4) preserve a safe, orderly and inviting learning environment at the regular
educational setting.

Students generally are assigned to a school based upon attendance area. However, as provided by law, the board may assign any student to a
school outside the attendance area in order for the student to attend a specialized school or for any reason the board, in its Policy Code:
3470/4305 sole discretion, deems sufficient. Students may be transferred to the alternative program on a voluntary or involuntary basis or as
an alternative to out-of-school suspension or expulsion.

LONG-TERM SUSPENSION, 365 DAYS SUSPENSION, and EXPULSION

Policy Code: 4353 (Note: This is only a portion of OCS Board Policy 4353. For the full text, please visit www.onslow.k12.nc.us)

Long-Term Suspension:
A long-term suspension is the disciplinary exclusion of a student from attending his or her assigned school for more than 10 school days.
Disciplinary reassignment of a student to an Alternative Learning Program is not a long-term suspension requiring the due process procedures
set out in this policy. Upon the recommendation of the principal, the superintendent may impose a long-term suspension on a student who
willfully engages in a serious violation of the Code of Student Conduct and the violation either (1) threatens the safety of students, staff or
school visitors, or (2) threatens to substantially disrupt the educational environment. The principal may recommend long-term suspension for a
minor violation if aggravating circumstances justify treating the students behavior as a serious violation. If the offense leading to the long-
term suspension occurred before the final quarter of the school year, the exclusion must be no longer than the remainder of the school year in
which the offense was committed. If the offense leading to the long-term suspension occurred during the final quarter of the school year, the
exclusion may include a period up to the remainder of the school year in which the offense was committed and the first semester of the
following school year.

365-Day Suspension:
A 365 day suspension is the disciplinary exclusion of a student from attending his or her assigned school for 365 calendar days. The
superintendent may impose a 365 day suspension only for certain firearm and destructive device violations, identified in board policy 4333,
Weapons, Bomb Threats and Clear Threats to Safety.

Expulsion:
An expulsion is the indefinite exclusion of a student from school enrollment for disciplinary purposes. Upon the recommendation of the
superintendent, the board may expel a student who is 14 years of age or older for certain types of misbehavior as provided in board policies
4325, Drugs and Alcohol, policy 4330, Theft, Trespass and Damage to Property, policy 4331, Assaults, Threatening Acts, and Hazing; and
policy 4333, Weapons, Bomb, Biological, or Chemical threats and Clear Threats to Safety, if the students continued presence in school
constitutes a clear threat to the safety of other students or employees. During the expulsion, the student is not entitled to be present on
educational property and is not considered a student of the school system.

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 CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR
Policy Code: 4335 (Note: This is only a portion of OCS Board Policy 4335. For the full text, please visit www.onslow.k12.nc.us)

Criminal or other illegal behavior is prohibited. Any student who the principal reasonably believes to have engaged in criminal behavior on
the school premises or at school activities will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action as stated in applicable board policies and may be
criminally prosecuted as well. School officials will cooperate fully with any criminal investigation and prosecution. School officials will
independently investigate any criminal behavior that also violates school rules or board policy.

STUDENTS CHARGED WITH OR CONVICTED OF CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR

If necessary, the superintendent and principal may take reasonable measures to preserve a safe, orderly environment when a student has been
charged with or convicted of a serious crime, regardless of whether the alleged offense was committed on school grounds or was related to
school activities. Depending upon the circumstances, including the nature of the alleged crime, the childs age, and the publicity within the
school community, reasonable efforts may include changing a students classroom assignment or transferring the student to another school.
Transfer to the alternative school may be made in accordance with the criteria established in board policy 3470/4305, Alternative Programs.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT
General Statute 14-288.4 (a) (6) Disorderly conduct relates directly to the operation of public schools. One violation of this statute occurs if
any person disrupts, disturbs or interferes with the teaching of students at any public or private educational institution or engages in conduct
which disturbs the peace, order or discipline at any public or private educational institution or on the grounds adjacent thereto. Incidents which
are in violation of laws will be reported to law enforcement agencies and charges may be filed.

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 NHS Academic & Behavior Interventions
Data Used to Determine
Tier 1 Data Used to Determine
Academic Intervention
Core Instruction Academic Interventions Behavior Interventions Behavior Intervention
Universal Instruction & Supports
EOC/Benchmark =< Level 4 77 % & Above 1-2 Discipline Referrals
Who: All students Power Hour Optional Tutoring PBIS
Teacher Tutoring Schedule Classroom Behavior Procedures
What: Evidence-based programs and NHS 1:1 Advocate Program
practices demonstrated to produce good Progress Reports Schoolwide Expectations (ROAR)
academic and behavior outcomes for the Advocate Program ABE Character Education Modules
majority of students PBIS
Study Island
Effectiveness: If at least 80% of all students
are meeting academic
and behavior benchmarks in Core alone

Tier 2 (Schoolwide Goal= 77%) Score = 61-76% 3-5 Referrals

Supplemental Supports Peer Tutoring Peer Mentoring
EOC/Benchmark = Level 3 Teacher Tutoring Adult Mentoring
Who: Students needing supplemental Credit Recovery Character Education
support in addition to Core MTSS Academic Team Counselor Peer Mediation Attendance
instruction (approx. 20% of students) Power Hour Mandatory Tutoring Social Skills Groups Office Referrals
EOCs
What: Evidence-based programs and Writing Center ISS Tardies/Early Check outs
Benchmark Assessments
practices demonstrated to improve Lunch Detention Historical Office Referrals
Universal Screening
academic and behavior performance in Counselor Group Referral Types
Formative Assessments
Core Individual Counseling Behavior Patterns
Summative Assessments
Effectiveness: If at least 70-80% of Required ABE Character Education Modules Antecedents
students Student Peer Counsel
improve academic and behavior School Treatment Program (STP)
performance Peer Council
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 Tier 3 60% & below 6 or more Referrals
Intensive Supports IEP
EOC/Benchmark =>Level 2 EC Services Support for Interventions
IEP ISS
Who: Students needing Intensive support Credit Recovery OSS
in addition to Supplemental and Core MTSS Interventions Individual Counseling
instruction Peer Tutoring Functional Behavior Assessment
(approx. 5% of students) Teacher Tutoring Behavior Support Plan
504 Plan MTSS Behavior Team Meeting
What: Evidence-based programs and Plato EC Services
practices demonstrated to improve Student Success Transition Plan Behavior Intervention Plan
academic and behavior performance 504 Plan
Effectiveness: Academic and behavior Student Success Transition Plan
progress toward performance in Core Check in Check out (CICO)
Behavior Contracts

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 ATTENDANCE (STUDENT)
It is the desire of the school to see that all students establish a good student attendance record. Teachers should promote good attendance by taking a
personal interest in each student and making frequent contacts with the parents/guardians. Instruction and classroom practice should be designed to
ensure that students feel that they are important and wanted.
It is the responsibility of any student who is absent to make contact with their teachers to obtain any missed work and set up an acceptable time to make up the
missed work upon their return to school. Serious illnesses need to be worked out with the students teachers on a case-by-case basis. Every student absence
should be followed by an excuse note from parents upon the return of a child to school. Students are to bring these notes directly to the school office in
the morning following their absence from school.
Students will not receive points as a reward for attendance nor will students be penalized by the loss of points for unexcused absences.

NC Compulsory School Attendance Law

Article 26.
Attendance.
Part 1. Compulsory Attendance.
115C-378. Children required to attend.
(a) Every parent, guardian or custodian in this State having charge or control of a child between the ages of seven and 16 years shall cause the child
to attend school continuously for a period equal to the time which the public school to which the child is assigned shall be in session. Every parent, guardian,
or custodian in this State having charge or control of a child under age seven who is enrolled in a public school in grades kindergarten through two shall also
cause the child to attend school continuously for a period equal to the time which the public school to which the child is assigned shall be in session unless the
child has withdrawn from school.
(b) No person shall encourage, entice or counsel any child of compulsory school age to be unlawfully absent from school. The parent, guardian, or
custodian of a child shall notify the school of the reason for each known absence of the child, in accordance with local school board policy.
(c) The principal, superintendent, or a designee of the principal or superintendent shall have the right to excuse a child temporarily from attendance
on account of sickness or other unavoidable cause that does not constitute unlawful absence as defined by the State Board of Education. The term "school"
as used in this section includes all public schools and any nonpublic schools which have teachers and curricula that are approved by the State Board of
Education.
(d) All nonpublic schools receiving and instructing children of compulsory school age shall be required to make, maintain, and render attendance
records of those children and maintain the minimum curriculum standards required of public schools. If a nonpublic school refuses or neglects to make,
maintain, and render required attendance records, attendance at that school shall not be accepted in lieu of attendance at the public school of the district to
which the child shall be assigned. Instruction in a nonpublic school shall not be regarded as meeting the requirements of the law unless the courses of instruction
run concurrently with the term of the public school in the district and extend for at least as long a term.
(e) The principal or the principal's designee shall notify the parent, guardian, or custodian of his or her child's excessive absences after the
child has accumulated three unexcused absences in a school year. After not more than six unexcused absences, the principal or the principal's
designee shall notify the parent, guardian, or custodian by mail that he or she may be in violation of the Compulsory Attendance Law and may be
prosecuted if the absences cannot be justified under the established attendance policies of the State and local boards of education. Once the
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 e absences and determine steps, including adjustment of the school program or obtaining supplemental services, to eliminate the problem. The attendance
counselor may request that a law enforcement officer accompany him or her if the attendance counselor believes that a home visit is necessary.
(f) After 10 accumulated unexcused absences in a school year, the principal or the principal's designee shall review any report or investigation prepared
under G.S. 115C-381 and shall confer with the student and the student's parent, guardian, or custodian, if possible, to determine whether the parent, guardian,
or custodian has received notification pursuant to this section and made a good faith effort to comply with the law. If the principal or the principal's designee
determines that the parent, guardian, or custodian has not made a good faith effort to comply with the law, the principal shall notify the district attorney and
the director of social services of the county where the child resides. If the principal or the principal's designee determines that the parent, guardian, or custodian
has made a good faith effort to comply with the law, the principal may file a complaint with the juvenile court counselor pursuant to Chapter 7B of the General
Statutes that the child is habitually absent from school without a valid excuse. Upon receiving notification by the principal or the principal's designee, the
director of social services shall determine whether to undertake an investigation under G.S. 7B-302.
(g) Documentation that demonstrates that the parents, guardian, or custodian were notified and that the child has accumulated 10 absences which
cannot be justified under the established attendance policies of the local board shall constitute prima facie evidence that the child's parent, guardian, or custodian
is responsible for the absences. (1955, c. 1372, art. 20, s. 1; 1956, Ex. Sess., c. 5; 1963, c. 1223, s. 6; 1969, c. 339; c. 799, s. 1; 1971, c. 846; 1975, c. 678, s. 2; c.
731, s. 3; 1979, c. 847; 1981, c. 423, s. 1; 1985, c. 297; 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 769, s. 2; 1998-202, s. 13(aa); 2001-490, s. 2.38; 2003-304, s. 3; 2009-404, s. 1.)

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 Onslow County Schools Attendance Guidelines, OCS Board Policy 4400
ATTENDANCE Policy Code: 4400

Attendance in school and participation in class are an integral part of academic achievement and the teaching-learning process. Regular attendance develops
patterns of behavior essential to professional and personal success in life. Regular attendance by every student is mandatory: the State of North Carolina
(G.S. 115C-378) requires that every child in the State between the ages of seven (or younger if enrolled) and 16 years attend school. Parents or legal
guardians have the responsibility for ensuring that students attend and remain at school daily. Any parent, guardian, or other person violating the provisions
of the Compulsory Attendance Law is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
(G.S. 115C-380).
A. ATTENDANCE RECORDS
School officials will keep an accurate record of attendance, including accurate attendance records in each class. Attendance records will be used to
enforce the Compulsory Attendance Law of North Carolina.
B. LAWFUL ABSENCES
When a student must miss school, a written note of explanation for the absence signed by a parent or guardian must be presented to the teacher on
the day returning after an absence. An absence may be lawful for the following reasons:

1. personal illness or injury which makes the student physically unable to attend school;
2. isolation ordered by the State Board of Health;
3. death in the immediate family;
4. a medical or dental appointment
5. participation under subpoena as a witness in a court or administrative proceeding;
6. A minimum of two days each academic year for observance of an event required or suggested by the religion of the student or the students
parent(s) with prior approval by the principal;
7. Participation in a valid educational opportunity, such as travel, with prior approval by the principal. Five days prior to the absences, the parent
or legal guardian must present to the school principal a written statement requesting the absences be lawful. The principal shall use his/her
discretion on the reasonable number of days the student may be excused from school; or
8. absence due to pregnancy and related conditions or parenting, when medically necessary.
In addition, a student whose parent or legal guardian (a) is an active duty member of the uniformed services as defined by policy 4050, Children of
Military Families, and (b) has been called to duty for, is on leave from, or has immediately returned from deployment to a combat zone or combat
support posting will be granted additional absences at the discretion of the Superintendent or designee to visit with his or her parent or legal
guardian. Five days prior to the absences, the parent or legal guardian must present to the school principal a written statement requesting the
absences be lawful. The principal shall use his/her discretion on the reasonable number of days the student may be excused from school.
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In the case of lawful absences and out of school suspensions, the student will be permitted to make up his or her work. The teacher will determine when
work is to be made up. The student is responsible for finding out what assignments are due and completing them within the specified time period.
C. UNLAWFUL ABSENCES

A students absence from school for any reason other than those listed under Lawful Absences will be considered unlawful.
D. SCHOOL-RELATED ACTIVITIES

All classroom activities are important and difficult, if not impossible, to replace if missed. It is the intention of the board of education that classes
missed be kept to an absolute minimum through close scrutiny and a monitoring system on the part of the principal. The following school-related
activities will not be counted as absences from either class or school:

1. field trips sponsored by the school;

2. school-initiated and scheduled activities;
3. athletic events requiring early dismissal from school;
4. in-school suspension; or
5. job shadows and other work-based learning opportunities and Career and Technical Education student organization activities approved in advance by
the principal.
Assignments missed for these reasons will be completed by students. The teacher will determine when work is to be made up. The student is responsible
for finding out what assignments are due and completing them within the specified time period.

E. ATTENDANCE IN GRADES K-8

1. Students with more than 20 absences (10 within the first ninety days and 10 within the last ninety days) in a school year shall not be promoted
to the next grade except by determination of the principal/designee upon careful review of the students records.
2. When total absences (lawful and unlawful) exceed 10 days per semester, further documentation will be required (doctors statement, court
documentation, etc.).
3. Make up work shall be assigned by the students teacher as deemed appropriate. All make up work shall be completed within a reasonable
amount of time as determined by the childs teacher.
4. Schools shall offer incentives to provide recognition of perfect attendance.
5. Students are expected to be in attendance to and participate in instruction throughout the school day. Excessive tardies and early checkouts
will be referred to the appropriate authorities and may also be considered by the principal when making a promotion determination.
Parents/Students will be allowed to check out up to 1:45 pm. Thereafter, the student must remain until the bell rings at 2:15pm.

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 F. ATTENDANCE IN GRADES 9-12
The following procedure will be implemented each semester:

1. First and Second Absences: Make up work shall be assigned by the students teacher as deemed appropriate. All make up work shall be
completed within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the childs teacher.
2. Third- Tenth Absences: Make up work shall be assigned by the students teacher as deemed appropriate. All make up work shall be completed
within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the childs teacher. If absences are consecutive, more time may be allowed at the
teachers discretion. Parents will be notified after the third, sixth and tenth absences.
3. Eleventh Absence: In grades 9-12, a student who misses more than 10 days in a semester, shall not be awarded course credit except by
determination of the principal/designee upon careful review of the students records. Make up work shall be assigned by the students teacher
as deemed appropriate. All make up work shall be completed within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the childs teacher.
4. When total absences (lawful and unlawful) exceed 10 days per semester, further documentation will be required (doctors statement, court
documentation, etc.)
5. Schools shall offer incentives to provide recognition of perfect attendance.

The superintendent or designee will develop administrative guidelines to implement this policy.

G. EXCESSIVE ABSENCES
Class attendance and participation are critical elements of the educational process and may be taken into account in assessing academic achievement.

The principal will notify parents and take all other steps required by G.S. 115C-378 for excessive absences. Students may be suspended for up to
two days for truancy. When a student has accumulated ten (10) unexcused absences, the principal will conduct an investigation to determine if the
parent or guardian has made a good faith effort to comply with the law. Dependent upon the outcome of the investigation, the principal may notify
the District Attorney and the Director of Social Services.
Legal References: G.S. 115C-47, -84.2, -288(a), -375.5, -378 through -383, -390.2(d), -390.5, - 407.5; 16 N.C.A.C. 6E .0102, .0103; State Board of Education Policies
TCS-L-000 through -003 Cross References: Education for Pregnant and Parenting Students (policy 4023), Children of Military Families (policy 4050), Short Term Suspension
(policy 4351) Adopted: June 28, 2000 Revised: April 28, 2004; December 14, 2004; August 4, 2009, December 6, 2011

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TARDINESS
A tardy is defined as not being in class ready to participate when the tardy bell rings. Students who do not show up for class on or before the tardy bell
will be marked tardy by the teacher. This applies to all class periods during the day. Excessive tardiness may result in in-school or out-of-school
suspension. Parking privileges may be temporarily or permanently revoked when a student is referred for tardies to first period or second period if the
student has late entry.
On selected days, a school administrator may call for a lock-out. If this is announced, ALL students that are late to class will report to the ISS room to
sign up for lunch detention, and then return to class.
COLLEGE VISITATION POLICY
A senior may be allowed two absences for a required college visitation that is a condition for acceptance of that college. Those absences are excused for
exam exemption only if arrangements are made in advance. This may be done by properly completing the form provided from administration.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
If a child has a communicable disease (i.e. pink eye or head lice) it is expected that he/she remain at home until the disease is no longer contagious.
ILLNESS/SICKNESS
If a student becomes ill at school, he/she should advise his/her teacher for the purpose of going to the office, where a parent/guardian will be contacted.
Remaining out of class during a classroom period without permission is an unexcused absence. If the illness is abrupt, the nearest faculty member should be
notified. Checking out of school should be done only when it is absolutely necessary. Checking out must always be done through the office and with
permission from a parent.

CHECKING-OUT/CHECKING-IN
Early checkout is strongly discouraged. Students miss valuable instruction and may be counted absent. Occasionally, we understand that it will be
necessary for a student to leave during the school day. Students will not be released to anyone but a parent, legal guardian, or emergency contact (as noted
on the student emergency data sheet) without written approval from the parent for a third party to pick up the child. All individuals picking up a student
should be prepared to show proper identification when they come for a student during the school day. Check outs may only be done in person by an
adult on the students PowerSchool contact list. Please do not request check-outs to be completed over the phone, on a note, via email, or
with someone not on the contact list, as this will not be allowed.
A student who needs to be excused from school for part of the day must bring a note from his/her parent before the absence occurs. This note should be
shown to the school receptionist who will then check the student out of school. Checking-in occurs when a student for some reason is unable to get to
school at the regular beginning hour. If you arrive during a class change, you must sign in at the front office. NOTE: A student is absent when he/she has
attended less than sixty minutes of a ninety minute block.

Parents must come into the school to sign the student out in the office. If early check-outs become frequent, parents will be notified that it is interfering
with the students education.

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Daily Operating Procedures

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 ACCIDENTS
Students, there is a possibility that you may hurt yourself during the school day in gym class, vocational class, or in an extracurricular activity. If you do hurt
yourself, you must do the following:
1. Report all accidents to the teacher if you were injured in the classroom.
2. Report any injuries to the office. Report athletic injuries to the coach. If medical attention is needed, your parents will be immediately notified and the
correct procedure for your injury will be followed.

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

Car Riders Arrival and Departure (for all students and parents driving on campus)
Students are dropped off at school in the morning by the main entrance or breezeway after 7 a.m.
Students are picked up in the afternoon by the breezeway at the side entrance to the cafeteria.
You will enter and exit school property through Commons Drive only.
Parents that are driving their child to and from school will enter school property via the drop-off and pickup In the mornings, the traffic flow is ONE
WAY ONLY, with two lanes entering the property from the South entrance.
The front of the school is reserved for school bus traffic at dismissal.
Car riders who arrive to school late, will be marked as tardy.
Please do not park at the entrance to the school from 2:00-2:40pm.

Student Parking/Parking Lot

Parking permits are required in order to park on campus and must be displayed on the vehicle. Students may obtain a parking permit by completing a
registration form, paying $25.00 (non-refundable), having no outstanding debts to Northside High School (such as owing fees, books that need to be
returned, etc.), and having a valid North Carolina Drivers license. Every student meeting these requirements will be assigned a numbered parking space.
Students are required to park only in their assigned parking spaces with their permits clearly displayed.
Cars parked illegally or in an undesignated space will be towed at the owners expense.
Parking at school is a privilege, not a right, and much responsibility exists with parking on campus. As such the administration may
temporarily or permanently revoke parking privileges any time they feel that the student is not utilizing the privilege in the manner in which it
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 The following are some examples of when privileges will be revoked: (These examples are not all inclusive).

Students, who drive on the grass or other prohibited areas, rather than the marked entrances and exits, will lose parking privileges for five days.
Parking privileges will be revoked when a student is referred for excessive tardies to first period or second period if the student has late entry.
If at any time during the year the students license is revoked or the student has outstanding debts, then his parking permit will also be revoked.
If students loiter in the parking lots before or after school (off campus by the late bell of your last period).
During the school day, students are not permitted to return to their car for items they left or forgot. If a student returns to the parking lot between
the hours of 7:15 am and 2:15 pm.
If returning to the vehicle is a persistent issue, the parking permit will be revoked.
If a student swaps or sells their parking pass.

If at any time the students privileges have been permanently revoked, the student will have to reapply for a parking permit and pay the
applicable fee.

Any car parked on the school grounds may be searched by school officials at any time without the drivers or owners consent.

CAFETERIA/LUNCH PROCEDURES (POWER LUNCH)

A full lunch will be offered from 11:49 a.m. 12:49 p.m. every day.
Students may get in line for lunch at any time.
Student may get their lunch and then report to their activity. You do not have to remain in the cafeteria to eat.
o Places that you may eat:
Cafeteria
Picnic Tables
Outside by the flag poles
Classrooms
Commons
Media center (not the computer lab)
o Examples of places that you may not eat:
Long hall between commons and cafeteria
Gym
Weight Room
Commons Area
Front entrance foyer
Any hallway
Stairwells
Computer labs (MC/501/503)

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LUNCH INFORMATION FROM OCS CHILD NUTRITION
Meal Benefit Applications are available throughout the school year. A new application is required EACH school year beginning August 1.

For School Year 17-18 Applications may be completed online using www.lunchapplication.com (you may apply after August 1 only)

Please plan to complete ONE application per household prior to school start date if you believe you qualify for Free or Reduced price meals.
Approved applicants are still responsible for accrued charges.

School Year 17-18 Breakfast is $1.25 and Lunch $2.25 for all grade levels. Adult meals are sold at al a carte pricing. ALL Student Lunch meals
must contain a fruit or vegetable choice to count as a meal.

Great food and friendly service are very important to us! We will do whatever is necessary to ensure that our students receive courteous service and
attractive, well-balanced meals every school day. Our team of Child Nutrition professionals is committed to excellence. We look forward to serving students
every day this school year!

Onslow County Schools provides nutritious breakfast and lunch meals designed around the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dietary
Guidelines of MY PLATE. Guidelines restrict the amount of fat, sodium and sugar in our meal selections and encourage increased consumption of fresh
fruits, vegetables, whole grain products, and calcium rich foods. Portable water is available for cup dispensing at all locations as well as bottled water for
purchase.

A student breakfast may include three of four items: 2 breads and/or 1 bread and 1 meat, two fruit, and a milk choice. Oftentimes, the entree is equal to two
items (combination meat/grain or two grains). Students may decline any one component of the four items offered. All breakfasts must have a minimum of
1/2 C of fruit.

A student lunch includes 5 menu components from the following categories: 1 meat or alternative, 2 options of vegetables and 2 choice of fruits, low or fat
free milk and bread. Each student meal must contain a fruit or vegetable. Students may decline up to two of any of the menu components offered.
Occasionally schools may offer a third choice entree based on availability. Students opting for all fruit and vegetables are required to select a minimum of 1
1/2 Cups fruit and vegetables.

Supplemental items may be chosen for purchase and can be selected from a variety of healthy snacks and additional menu items.

STUDENTS WHO BRING MEALS FROM HOME MAY PURCHASE MILK AT THE ALACARTE PRICE OF .50, EVEN IF THE
CHILD IS QUALIFIED FOR FREE MEALS. MILK IS INCLUDED AS A MEAL COMPONENT FOR ALL PAY STATUSES.

ONLINE MEAL PAYMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT www.k12paymentcenter.com

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 FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FOR EACH CHILD? No. Use one Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application for all students
in your household. We cannot approve an application that is not complete, so be sure to fill out all required information. Return the completed
application to: Child Nutrition Department, P. O. Box 99, Jacksonville, NC 28541 or bring it into our office at 200 Broadhurst Rd,
Jacksonville, NC 28541. Our telephone number is (910) 478-3480.

2. WHO CAN GET FREE MEALS? All children in households receiving benefits from FNS, formerly known as Food Stamps; The Food
Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) or Work First or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families WF/TANF, can get free
meals regardless of your income. Also, your children can get free meals if your households gross income is within the free limits on the Federal
Income Eligibility Guidelines. Please record a valid case number in the appropriate space on the application.

If you have received a NOTICE OF DIRECT CERTIFICATION for free meals, do not complete the application. But do let the our office
know if any children in your household are not listed on the Notice of Direct Certification letter you received.
3. CAN FOSTER CHILDREN GET FREE MEALS? Yes, foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or
court, are eligible for free meals.

4. CAN HOMELESS, RUNAWAY, HEAD START AND MIGRANT CHILDREN GET FREE MEALS? Yes, children who meet the
definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant are eligible for free meals. If you believe children in your household meet these descriptions and
havent been told your children will get free meals, please call or e-mail your childs school, homeless liaison, runaway, head start or migrant
coordinator or call our office at (910) 478-3780.

5. WHO CAN GET REDUCED PRICE MEALS? Your children can get reduced price meals if your household income is within the reduced price
limits on the Federal Eligibility Income Chart, shown on this application.

6. SHOULD I FILL OUT AN APPLICATION IF I RECEIVED A LETTER THIS SCHOOL YEAR SAYING MY CHILDREN ARE
APPROVED FOR FREE MEALS? No, but please read the letter you got carefully and follow the instructions. Call the Child Nutrition office at
(910) 478-3480 if you have questions.

7. MY CHILDS APPLICATION WAS APPROVED LAST YEAR. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT A NEW ONE? Yes. Your childs application is
only good for that school year and for the first few days of this school year. You must send in a new application unless the Child Nutrition office
notified you in writing that your child is eligible for the new school year.

8. I GET WIC. CAN MY CHILDREN GET FREE MEALS? Children in households participating in WIC may be eligible for free or reduced
price meals. Please send in an application.

WILL THE INFORMATION I GIVE BE CHECKED? Yes and we may also ask you to send written proof.

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 9. IF I DONT QUALIFY NOW, MAY I APPLY LATER? Yes, you may apply at any time during the school year. For example, children with a
parent or guardian who becomes unemployed may become eligible for free and reduced price meals if the household income drops below the
income limit.

10. WHAT IF I DISAGREE WITH THE SCHOOLS DECISION ABOUT MY APPLICATION? You should talk to school officials. You also
may ask for a hearing by calling or writing to: Gail Scalzo, P.O . Box 99, Jacksonville, NC 28541 Gail.Scalzo@onslow.k12.nc.us or call
(910)478-3480

11. MAY I APPLY IF SOMEONE IN MY HOUSEHOLD IS NOT A U.S. CITIZEN? Yes. You or your children do not have to be U.S. citizens
to qualify for free or reduced price meals.

12. WHO SHOULD I INCLUDE AS MEMBERS OF MY HOUSEHOLD? You must include all people living in your household, related or not
(such as grandparents, other relatives, or friends) who share income and expenses. You must include yourself and all children living with you. If you
live with other people who are economically independent (for example, people who you do not support, who do not share income with you or your
children, and who pay a pro-rated share of expenses), do not include them.

13. WHAT IF MY INCOME IS NOT ALWAYS THE SAME? List the amount that you normally receive. For example, if you normally make $1000
each month, but you missed some work last month and only made $900, put down that you made $1000 per month. If you normally get overtime,
include it, but do not include it if you only work overtime sometimes. If you have lost a job or had your hours or wages reduced, use your current
income.

14. WE ARE IN THE MILITARY. DO WE INCLUDE OUR HOUSING ALLOWANCE AS INCOME? If you get an off-base housing
allowance, it must be included as income. However, if your housing is part of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative, do not include your
housing allowance as income.

15. MY SPOUSE IS DEPLOYED TO A COMBAT ZONE. IS HER COMBAT PAY COUNTED AS INCOME? No, if the combat pay is
received in addition to her basic pay because of her deployment and it wasnt received before she was deployed, combat pay is not counted as
income. Contact Child Nutrition office for more information.

16. MY FAMILY NEEDS MORE HELP. ARE THERE OTHER PROGRAMS WE MIGHT APPLY FOR? To find out how to apply for FNS
formerly known as Food Stamps or other assistance benefits, contact your local assistance office or call The Careline phone number (1-800-662-
7030).

If you have other questions or need help, call (910) 478-3480

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COLLECTION OF CHILD NUTRITION MEAL CHARGES
The Onslow County School System is committed to providing nutritious meals at affordable prices through the efforts of the Child Nutrition Department. In
order to maintain the lowest meal prices possible, all those families who qualify to pay either full or reduced price for student meals should make complete
payment for meals purchased at the point of service or in advance with check, cash, or using a credit card online via www.lunchprepay.com. These program
guidelines are written for the purpose of encouraging payment to the school system by those who are classified as having the ability to pay. Nothing within
these guidelines should be construed to change the USDA and North Carolina approved Child Nutrition Program. All those who qualify for free or reduced
price meal benefits will be served in accordance with program regulations.
Historically, Onslow County Schools has allowed students to charge meals in elementary and middle school grades. High school students have not been
allowed to charge meals. In order to standardize the practice of meal charges and collections among all the cafeterias within the county, these guidelines have
been placed into effect for the 2012-2013 school year.
I. Information Distributed to Parents/Guardians and Students
In an effort to explain the services and operations of the Onslow County Schools Child Nutrition Program, a Child Nutrition section is available in every
schools student handbook. The handbook will be given to every student within the Onslow County School System upon their entrance into the school system
during a given school year. The handbook contains general information about meals served, snack items available, charges and the collection of charges, on-
line services, an explanation of the free and reduced price meal program, an application for free or reduced price meal benefits. Principals are responsible for
the distribution of this handbook to every student at the start of each school year. All information provided to parents/guardians shall be posted within each
cafeteria and shall be made available on the school system website at www.onslow.k12.nc.us. In addition, information on the Child Nutrition Program, Free
and Reduced Meal Program, and meal charge collections shall be included in the district-wide student handbook.
II. Free Breakfasts for Reduced Students
In accordance with NC Statutes all students approved for Reduced Price Meals attending Onslow County Schools are eligible for free breakfast.
Parents/Guardians are encouraged to utilize this opportunity.
III. Ability To Charge
Effective March 1, 2017, high school students are no longer allowed to charge meals. Adults (including visitors and staff members) will not be permitted to
charge meals. Meal charge data collected during the school year will be evaluated to determine if programmatic changes should be made.
Notice of Balances and Meal Charges to Students
Child Nutrition Cashiers are allowed to inform the student if the students account balance is low. If the student asks how much money is in the account, the
cashier is allowed to inform them of the amount.
The school system recognizes that payment for meals received by students is the responsibility of the parents/guardians of the student. Therefore,
communication regarding charges owed by the student will be directed toward the parents/guardians.
Parents may receive low balance alerts by phone when accounts are below five dollars ($5.00)

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IV. Notice of Meal Charges to the Parent/Guardian
Parents/guardians of students who cannot afford to pay for meals served should apply for Free or Reduced Price Meal Benefits upon enrollment to avoid
meal charges. Applications for free or reduced price meal benefits will be processed in a timely manner once received in their entirety by the school system.
Charges for meals will accumulate in accordance with the guidelines of the program.
The Onslow County School System will utilize a computer based program for collections of meal charges. This program is necessary to provide meals at the
lowest price possible for all the students served by the Onslow County Schools Child Nutrition Program. The collections program ensures that all persons
with the ability to pay for meals do, in fact, pay for meals purchased.
**Parents will receive written notification from the students homeroom notifying current balances as well as telephone calls notifying of charges made.
Child Nutrition shall maintain, at no charge to the parent a secure, online account service which allows parents to make credit/debit card payments online. A
third-party fee may be charged for the convenience of making online payments.
Parents may pay for Premium service which allows the viewer access to account balance and transaction history.
Nothing in these guidelines shall prohibit Child Nutrition Managers or School Administrators from making contact with parents/guardians concerning meal
charges owed. Child Nutrition Managers and School Administrators are encouraged to use their best judgment in contacting parents/guardians at any time
throughout the year for any amount owed.
V. Parental/Guardian Choice in the Child Nutrition Program
At any time they desire, parents/guardians may provide special instructions to the Child Nutrition Program at (910) 455-2211 concerning their account
preferences for their children. Parents/guardians may elect to restrict purchases of snacks or restrict food charges by students.
VI. Employee/Adult Charges
As of the effective date of these program guidelines, neither employees nor other adults will be permitted to charge for meals or individual food items.
VIII. Progressive Meal Charge Collections Process
Charging meals is no longer allowed in Onslow County Schools.
IX. Referral to Social Worker
If, in the opinion of the Principal the financial position of a family warrants referral to a social worker, the Principal may assign a social worker to make contact
with a family. The social worker may provide information on any/all federal, state, or local assistance services including the Department of Social Services.
X. Additional Collection Methods
Nothing within this document shall prohibit the school system from using any such additional methods of collection as are allowed by law to include, but not
limited to: referral to the school system attorney, referral to a collections agency, or the pursuit of legal remedies through the North Carolina Judicial System.
Where such other collection efforts are pursued, the cost of collections shall be sought from the parent/guardian.

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XI. Modification of Guidelines
The Onslow County School System shall modify these guidelines as necessary to best meet the needs of the school system. Modifications to the guidelines
shall be posted in each cafeteria and shall be made available on the school system website.
XIII. Nondiscrimination
In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color,
national origin, gender (male or female), age, or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call
toll free 866.632.9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at
800.877.8339; or 800.845.6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

XIV. Effective Date These program guidelines shall be effective August 1, 2012
CHANGE OF ADDRESS/PHONE
It is extremely important that we are kept up-to-date with any and all changes in address, phone number, and emergency contact information. This
information is required in case with need to contact the parents/guardians in an emergency situation. Do not assume that your child will be able to contact
you on a cell phone if an emergency situation arises. For various reasons, cell phones may not be authorized for use until a situation has been investigated.
In addition, the school uses a phone contact system to pass on information to the parents when necessary. Without up-to-date addresses and phone
numbers, you may not receive very important information regarding events happening at the school.

EMERGENCY SITUATIONS/DRILLS (FIRE, TORNADO, BOMB THREAT, ETC)

During ALL emergency situations/drills, all students and faculty members must follow the respective procedures appropriate to the situation. Teachers
MUST take attendance and monitor their classes during emergency situations/drills. Cell phone usage is prohibited during ALL drills. Students who use their
cell phones during any drills will receive disciplinary action as defined in Section 4 on the student handbook.

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)

Pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the Onslow County Board of Education publishes the following Board of Education policy
statement regarding student records:
TO ALL PARENTS OF STUDENTS CURRENTLY ATTENDING THE ONSLOW COUNTY SCHOOLS AND ALL STUDENTS
CURRENTLY ATTENDING THE UNIT WHO HAVE REACHED THE AGE OF 18: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
is a federal law that governs the maintenance of student records. Under the law, parents of students or eligible students have both the right to inspect
records kept by the school about the student and the right to correct inaccuracies in the records. Access to the records by persons other than the
parents or the student is limited and generally requires prior consent by the parents of the student. The Onslow County Board of Education has
adopted a written policy governing all the rights of parents and students under FERPA. Copies of this policy may be found in the Superintendents
office and in the principals office and counselors office of each school.

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 STUDENT FEES
The Onslow County Board of Education has passed a policy concerning the payment of school fees. Parents or students who wish to have school fees
waived because of indigence must make a written request to the principal by the twentieth (20) day of enrollment on a form supplied by the school. The
policy states that the school may require whatever documentation from the parents necessary to support the parents requests for fee waiver.

All students who do not have an approved fee waiver need to pay their fees by the end of the first week of each semester. All fees are to be paid in
homeroom. Students who owe fees are not eligible for a parking permit and may not be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities until all fees are
paid. A list of fees will be available at student orientation.

NOTE: Students at NORTHSIDE High School owing fees may not participate in graduation exercises, prom, project graduation,
or attend any extra-curricular activities to include participation on athletic teams.
FEE LIST*
Agriculture $5.00
Art (per course) $7.00
*Instrumental Music $10.00
*Vocal Music $5.00
Health Occupations $5.00
Family and Consumer Science $5.00
Instructional Supplies $5.00
Locker Rental $2.00
Reserved Student parking (optional) $25.00
Science Lab $5.00
Trade & Industry $5.00
Computer Courses $15.00
JROTC Uniform Rental $20.00
1:1 Laptop Technology Usage Assessment $25.00
Drivers Education Fee $65.00
*Please note that many extracurricular activities collect money for supplies, uniforms, travel and other critical needs. Please see the
sponsor of these activities for a list of those fees.

INSURANCE
Student Accident Coverage (NC)
Serviced by: American Advantage Marketing Group, Inc. Phone: 800-232-9601 Fax: 828-456-7354
www.americanadvantageinsurance.comOnline EnrollmentSecured Accident Coverage can be purchased any time throughout the year.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event of bad weather, students should listen to the local radio and TV stations (WCTI-12, WITN-7, WNCT-9) for school news or call (910) 989-2211.
In the case of delayed opening, the buses will also run late in respect to the number of hours school is delayed. If school is to dismiss early for weather or
other emergency reasons, students will not be allowed to call home due to the large number of students and the limited number of telephone lines. This
news will be broadcast over the news media. Please do not call the school to find out if school is delayed or cancelled.

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INSTRUCTIONAL TIME
One important way that a school can have a positive and direct impact on student achievement is through the protection of instructional time. For this
reason, no visitors will be allowed to classrooms during the school day unless they are a guest speaker and part of a planned instructional activity or approved
by administration. Anyone wishing to meet with a teacher must do so by appointment.

LOCKERS
Each student is afforded the opportunity to rent a locker for a small fee. School lockers are available for rent after all other fees have been paid. Students are
not allowed to share lockers. It is very important to keep these lockers locked at all times and to not give the combination to any friends. Remember, if you
lose anything from these lockers, you are responsible and will be expected to pay for any school property. Never leave money or valuable personal property
in your locker, such as cell phones, etc. Also, remember that lockers are school property, and as such may be inspected at any time, without notice to the
student by the administration of this school. Only school-issued locks are permitted. NHS will not replace lost or stolen items. Do not share your locker
combination with anyone.

LOST AND FOUND

Students who find articles of value should turn them into the front office. Students who lose articles should report the loss to the front office. DO NOT
LEAVE MONEY OR VALUABLES IN THE ROOMS, DESKS, OR LOCKERS! NHS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE PERSONAL ITEMS.
MEDIA CENTER
All students using the media center must have a pass. The media center is a place to acquire research material. No drinks or food can be taken into the
area. It will remain open from 6:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day (M-F) for students who need assistance.

Regulations:
1. Books are checked out for a two-week period.
2. Overdue books are charged at the rate of $.10/day, not to exceed $5.00. Books not returned must be purchased.
3. Any reference or reserve material must be returned before first period the following school day.
4. Charges of $.50/day are made on overdue reference and reserve books.
5. Students receiving a notice of an overdue book should check with the media specialist as soon as possible.

MEDICATION
ALL prescription medication must be checked in at the front office. The medicine must be in its original container. The office will then dispense the
medication as prescribed. Students are NOT permitted to carry any type of drug/medication or controlled substance in their possession at any time. If you
need to take a medication, you must have a pass issued by the teacher in order to leave class. Student/Parent must fill out the OCS Student Health Services
form. This form is located in the front office. This must be filled out completely, prior to medication dispensing.
MOMENT OF SILENCE/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Onslow County Board of Education authorizes the observance of a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance each day in all grades in the school
system. A moment of silence may not exceed one minute in length, must be completely unstructured, and free of any influence from any source and no
other activity will be allowed during that time. We observe the moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance during the time for announcements each school
day.
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All students are expected to participate in all events and exercises unless the school receives a written notification from parents as to some medical condition.
The school reserves the right to require a physical if the condition restricts participation for any length of time.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
Physical examinations for high school students will be required only for those participating in athletics, or those students who are unable to participate fully
in regular PE classes. The doctor should indicate limitations in PE classes on the physical form. Physical forms must be presented to the coach prior to the
first day of practice or tryouts for any athletic team, including cheerleading.

SCHEDULE CHANGES
Schedule changes must occur within the first ten days of a semester.

SCHOOL DANCES AND SOCIAL FUNCTIONS

Student attendance at school dances and functions is a privilege, not a right. Students earn the opportunity to attend school dances and functions by
demonstrating good behavior and satisfactory academic performance. Any student with any office referred disciplinary infraction may be held out of dances
and functions at the discretion of school administration.
PROM
For a student to be eligible to go to or participate in the Prom activities without being a guest, he/she must be a bona fide senior or junior (be in a senior/
junior homeroom) and be eligible to graduate (including having met graduation project deadlines) at the time of the prom, for seniors. In addition the
student must owe no fees and be in the process of making up absences. Any student with any office referred disciplinary infraction may be held out of prom at the discretion
of school administration.

STUDENT ID CARDS / EARLY RELEASE IDENTIFICATION

Students are required to carry their ID cards at all times for use in the lunchroom and for identification purposes while on campus. In addition, students with
early release will be issued a special ID card that must be worn around the neck when leaving campus, and must exit through the main entrance.

SURVEYS / DISTRIBUTION OF LITERATURE

No student or organization may conduct surveys or distribute literature without prior approval of school administration.

TELEPHONE
The office telephone will be available to students only in emergency cases or if the student is sick. A student must have permission from office personnel
before using the phone. The phone is for official business, not for personal calls.

TEXTBOOKS
Textbooks are school and state property and should be treated accordingly. If textbooks are lost or damaged, the student is responsible for replacing the
item. The following rules apply:
a. If the textbook is lost, the student must pay the full price of the book.
b. If the textbook has been damaged beyond repair, the student must pay the full price of the book.
c. If a textbook is damaged but is usable, the student must pay the damage fee as assigned by the teacher.

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Schedules and School Calendar

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*School Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. to: 3:30 p.m.

(opens) (closes)
Official School Hours: 7:05 a.m. to:2:15 p.m.
p.m. to: p.m.
(Begins) (Ends)

CALENDAR
The Onslow County Schools 6-week calendar is located at the end of this section. Please make yourself aware of the dates for reporting periods, interim
reports, etc. You will also be provided with an online monthly calendar of school events at our school website.

Calendar websites:

OCS: http://images.pcmac.org/Uploads/OnslowCounty/OnslowCounty/Divisions/Forms/MASTER%20-%206%20Week%20Calendar%202015-
16SY%20with%20Legend%20-%20MASTER.pdf

NHS: http://northside.nc.och.schoolinsites.com/?PageName=%27Calendar%27

EARLY RELEASE/LATE ENTRY

Each students scheduled class day consists of four periods. For a student to be granted an early release or late entry, one
parent must sign a release card. There are several conditions to this policy:
1. Only seniors or Job Ready students can be released early or have late entry.
2. The student must leave and arrive at campus at the designated time or the release agreement is forfeited, which can
mean reassignment to classes.
3. Early release students will not be allowed to remain on campus or return to campus until designated times.
4. Students may not leave campus and return to visit friends, bring food, etc. Students who violate this rule will be
handled as a trespasser and a 4th pd. class may be assigned by principal and serve other consequences.
5. Early release student must wear a special identification card around their neck when leaving the school.

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A pass from a teacher to include date, time, period & the destination of the student during that period, only if
the teacher is not responsible for teaching a class during that period. There will be NO exceptions to this.

STUDENTS MAY NOT LOITER IN THE FRONT OFFICE OR FOYER AREA AFTER 5 MIN. OF THEIR
CLASS BEING OVER. IF THEY ARE HERE WITH NO PASS AFTER THE 5 MIN. TIME PERIOD, THEY
WILL GO TO ISS UNTIL THEIR RIDE ARRIVES. STUDENTS MUST HAVE TRANSPORTATION IN
ORDER TO RECEIVE EARLY RELEASE AND MAY NOT RIDE THE BUS HOME. STUDENTS WHO ARE
IN VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY WILL HAVE THEIR EARLY RELEASE TERMINATED AND WILL BE
GIVEN A CLASS.
POWER LUNCH
The Power Lunch is an embedded support system for every student at Northside High School. This program ensures that each student has
opportunities to enhance their academic progress during their high school experience as well as develop social skills through character
education. Students will have one hour per day in which to eat lunch and attend tutoring, club meetings, participate in intramural athletics,
along with a wide variety of other activities. Please note that teachers may require students to attend tutoring during this time, and students are
expected to attend. Student who do not attend required tutoring will be subject to disciplinary action.

DISMISSAL / LOITERING AFTER SCHOOL

School is dismissed at 2:15 p.m. All students must be out of the building and off school property no more than five minutes after their last
class unless under the direct supervision of a faculty member. This includes after school practices and club meetings as well. Students waiting
for transportation after school dismisses must wait for such transportation in front of the main office building. Students found in violation of
this policy will be charged with trespassing on school grounds. This also includes modified school days.

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Athletics
Co-Curricular
Extra Curricular
Activities

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Participation in extracurricular activities, including student organizations and interscholastic athletics, may be reserved for students in good academic
standing who meet behavior and attendance expectations of the board and the school.

DRIVER EDUCATION
Students must be at least 14 1/2 years old and enrolled in a public or private school in this county. The cost of Drivers Education is $65.00.
The driver education course consists of 30 classroom hours and 6 behind-the-wheel (BTW) hours. This class is taught immediately after the regular school
day for 2 to 3 hours as scheduled. Additional classes may be offered during the summer. The BTW instruction is scheduled individually between the hours
of 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

DRIVING PRIVILEGES
Who Is Affected By The Driving Eligibility Certificate Legislation?
Under NCGS 20-11(n), this legislation is directed to all North Carolina students under the age of 18 who are eligible for a driving permit or license. This
includes public school, federal school, charter school, home school, private school, and community college students.
Who Is Not Affected By This Legislation?
Students who have attained a high school diploma, a G.E.D., or an adult high school diploma as issued by a community college are not affected by this
legislation. In addition, students who received a driving permit or license prior to the Graduated Driver's License program (before 12/1/97) are not affected.
What Is A Driving Eligibility Certificate (DEC)?
A Driving Eligibility Certificate (DEC) is a printed document that is issued by the school principal and/or the principal's designee. The Driving Eligibility
Certificate certifies that the student is currently enrolled in school and has demonstrated adequate academic progress toward graduation.
Who Issues Driving Eligibility Certificates?
The principal and/or the Driving Eligibility Certificate (DEC) Representative is responsible for signing and issuing a Driving Eligibility Certificate. A DEC is
needed when a student plans to apply for a driving permit or license.
Does This Meet The Family Education Right To Privacy Act (FERPA)?
Yes. The current DEC requires parents, guardians, or emancipated juveniles to provide their written irrevocable consent for a school to disclose to the
Division of Motor Vehicles when a student no longer meets the conditions under G.S. 20-11. A Driving Eligibility Certificate cannot be issued without the
parent's written consent.
What Are The Requirements For A Driving Eligibility Certificate?
The Driving Eligibility Certificate will be issued only if the student has demonstrated adequate academic progress in the prior semester and has not dropped
out of school. Students must not be in violation of NCGS 20-11(n1) as described in the above statement. Students who do not meet these requirements will
not be issued a Driving Eligibility Certificate.
Who Is Not Eligible To Receive A Driving Eligibility Certificate?
Students who are not making adequate academic progress or have dropped out of school; According to NCGS20-11(n1), some students are ineligible to
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pursuant to NCGS 115C-391 (d1); or assaulting any school personnel on school property are ineligible.
What If a Student Has Already Been Issued A Drivers Permit Or License?
The Division of Motor Vehicles will be notified to revoke the driving privileges of students who are not making adequate academic progress or have
dropped out of school. This notification of DMV will take place after the parents have been given written notification of the pending action. In addition,
DMV will be notified to revoke of driving privileges of students expelled, suspended or placed in an alternative educational setting for more than ten (10)
consecutive days for possessing or selling alcohol, illegal or controlled substances on school property; bringing, possessing or using a weapon or firearm on
school property, pursuant to NCGS 115C-391 (d1); or assaulting any school personnel on school property.
What Is Adequate Progress?
A student must have passing grades in 70% or more of his or her classes. The 70% relates to passing 3 of 4 courses during the semester. Any semester
course load of less than 4 courses will require passing 100% (all) the courses during the semester. Adequate academic progress will be evaluated at the
midpoint of the school year (first semester grades) and at the end of the school year.
Are There Hardship Rules?
Yes, principals and/or DEC Representatives will be able to issue Driving Eligibility Certificates to students based on hardship. Students must have already
been issued a driver's permit/license in order to request a hardship. Cases of hardship must reflect specific circumstances that are beyond the control of the
student, his or her parents, or the school. In all cases of hardship, documented proof must be submitted. The specific hardship circumstances are divided
into three categories:
Hardship Guidelines
1. Medical Considerations
a. Student Documented proof must be submitted to the school from a doctor (on letterhead) citing reasons why the student missed school,
dates of illness, etc.
b. Parent Documented proof must be submitted to the school as to the parent's medical illness or impairment. Evidence must demonstrate
the absolute necessity of the student to have a driver's license.
2. Work-related Considerations
a. Student must demonstrate that he/she required transportation to/from a job that is necessary to the family's financial welfare and is unable
by any other means to do so.
b. There should be documented proof that the student is working and that the student's earnings go directly to support the basic needs of the
family. In addition, there must be proof that the student is unable by any other means to get to and from work.
3. Exceptional Children Considerations
a. A DEC can be issued to a student when it has been determined that the student is unable to make progress toward obtaining a
diploma/certificate. This ruling is not intended to apply to exceptional students who have the ability to obtain a high school diploma.
b. Input from the IEP Committee and other sources should help guide in the decision.

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CLUB MEETINGS
NHS strongly endorses clubs and supports their importance to the development of the 21st Century student. Regularly scheduled meetings for clubs will be
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 LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS 2017-2018

There are many clubs, organizations, and activities at NHS which are designed to stimulate interest in the subjects with which they are concerned. Each has distinct aims and
goals, which hopefully will offer invaluable benefits to its members. New clubs may be formed if they offer either a service to the school or a worthwhile school-related
experience for the student. Some of the clubs and activities available at Northside High School include:

Name of Advisor Name of Club

Rachel Livermore Academic Derby
Kari Cobb Advanced Applied STEM Career Academy
Sara Gant Art Club
Ben Reyes Band: Marching, Concert, Jazz, Small Ensemble
Nelle Altman-Boyce Broadway Musicals
TBD Cheerleading
Wanda Garrett Choir: Concert, Show
Sara Gant Culture Club
Jennifer Reeves Dance Team
Marla Sobol EC Buddies
Kim Morton FBLA Future Business Leaders of America
Kelley Warren FCA Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Jacqueline Sharpe FCCLA Family Consumer Leaders of America
Marla Sobol Freshmen Class Advisor
Nicole Martin & Cyrus Taylor HARPS
Kari Cobb Honor of Code
Kathy Atchison Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)
MSgt. Garcia JROTC (Air Force)
Rachel Susa Junior Class Advisor
Cyrus Taylor and Nicole Martin Key Club
Cyrus Taylor Mainstage Monarchs
Bob Eason Mens Sports: Football, Basketball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Tennis, Golf, Track & Field, Cross Country, Wrestling, Baseball
Chad Miller/Chris Meek Mentors 4 Monarchs
Dalton Berry/Lydia France MTSS EOC Peer Tutors
Chris Meek & Lora Falkowsky Model UN
Sarah Gant National Art Honor Society
Rachel Livermore National English Honor Society
David Cox National History Honor Society
Anne Black National Honor Society

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Derrick White & Kari Cobb National Society of Black Engineers Jr. (Multicultural Engineering Student Association)
Mary Beth Turner National Technical Honor Society
Wanda Garrett Northside High School Singers
David Cox Odyssey of the Mind
Steve Shade Orchestra
Cecilia Fountain Peer Council of Northside
Jacqueline Sharpe Prom Committee
Bob Eason Rugby Club
David Cox & Rachel Livermore SAT Scholars Club
Cecilia Fountain & Kari Cobb Student 2 Student (S2S)
Nicole Martin and Kadie Ondrus Science Club
Nicole Martin and Kadie Ondrus Science National Honor Society
Nicole Martin and Kadie Ondrus Science Olympiad
Cecilia Fountain Senior Class Advisor
Kathleen LaPointe Skills USA-Drafting/3D Modeling
Kari Cobb Skills USA-Engineering & Leadership)
Jeff Cobb Skills USA- Robotics: Vex & Urban Search & Rescue
TBD Sophomore Class Advisor
TBD Student Council
Cecilia Fountain Student2Student
Wanda Garrett Tri-M
Jeff Cobb Underwater Robotics
Bob Eason Womens Sports: Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Tennis, Golf, Track & Field, Cross Country, Softball
Claire Bigeloww Yearbook Advisor

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ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
NORTHSIDE High School is a member of the East Central 3A Conference and is proud of its athletic program. Students are encouraged to support this
athletic program by participating as an athlete or a fan. To be eligible to participate first semester, a student must have passed at least 75% of their
courses and be promoted the previous semester. To be eligible second semester, a student must have passed at least 75% of their courses first
semester. A student not eligible at the beginning of the semester; is not eligible at any time during the semester. They must also have been in
attendance for 85% of the previous semester.

Additional NCHSAA requirements include:

1. The athlete must have a physical from a doctor each year.

2. The athlete may be eligible for only the eight consecutive semesters after he/she has played at the high school level, and may not be 19
before October 15th of that year.

Team members may not participate in games or practices on days they are absent or serving school suspension (ISS/OSS).
Removal from the team for such offenses is at the discretion of the coach.

Onslow County Board of Education policy provides that the student insurance offered will be compulsory for all students participating in junior and
senior high school athletics unless an Insurance Waiver is signed by the parent indicating adequate personal insurance and releasing the Board of
Education and its employees from responsibility for any claim due to injuries received while participating in a school-sponsored athletic program.

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 Table of Contents
Topic
Technology Usage Assessment
Fee Waiver Forms
Enrollment Process
Withdrawal Process
Repair Process
Checking the Status of a Repair
Discipline
Lost/Stolen Devices
Lost/Stolen Power Chargers
Documents/Agreement Forms
Digital Citizenship
Device Roll Out Procedures
Device Collection Procedures
 Technology Usage Assessment

The yearly $25 technology usage assessment is included as an Onslow County Schools instructional fee to assist with the program costs necessary for the
management and sustainability of a 1:1 learning environment.
The $25 Technology Usage Assessment is non-refundable.
o The Technology Usage Assessment, like all other fees, will not be refunded if a student withdraws from the school.
o The Technology Usage Assessment will not be refunded if the students device* (the Onslow County Schools definition of device is any
essential equipment associated with the 1:1 initiative) was never damaged or in need of repair.
It is expected that Technology Usage Assessment is paid. However, we cannot deny an educational opportunity for students based on money.
o The Technology Usage Assessment covers the device (including, but not limited to the laptop and the power charger).
o The Technology Usage Assessment does not cover lost devices or lost power chargers. Replacement prices will be provided by the IT
Department upon request.
The Technology Usage Assessment can be collected:
o At the beginning of the year
o As part of the schools year-end procedures.
o In installments throughout the school year.
Once the 1:1 paperwork is returned, the devices should be issued to students regardless of the Technology Usage Assessment status.
If a student transfers to another school in Onslow County, the balance of the Technology Usage Assessment is to be collected at the new school. If
the Technology Usage Assessment was paid in full at the original school, it will not be collected a second time.
o If the Technology Usage Assessment has not been paid, the same procedures apply as if a student did not pay a school or class fee.
Schools should handle unpaid assessments in the same manner as if the student did not return a uniform or calculator. Respond as you normally
would if a student has not paid a fee.
o Any amount of Technology Usage Assessment that goes unpaid at the end of the school year should be added to the students outstanding
fee list.
If a student enrolls at a school during the first semester, the Technology Usage Assessment will be $25.00. If a student enrolls during the second
semester, the Technology Usage Assessment will be $12.50. The Technology Usage Assessment is not prorated during the year.
School administrators will determine fee collection processes on their campus.
For School Treasurers:
A code has been added in schools funds for the 1:1 Student Device Technology Usage Assessment.
Use code 230.135 for this 1:1 fee.
This Technology Usage Assessment fee will help assist the district with costs associated with supporting the devices, as well as any
accidental damages.
At times, the Finance Department will ask schools to submit to Onslow County Schools the funds that have been collected from students
year-to-date for this fee. Any fees collected after that date will be due at the end of the school year.
If a student enrolls at a school during the first semester, the Technology Usage Assessment will be $25.00. If a student enrolls during
the second semester, the Technology Usage Assessment will be $12.50. The Technology Usage Assessment is not prorated during the
year.
 The Technology Usage Assessment, like all other fees, will not be refunded if a student withdraws from the school.

Fee Waiver Forms

Families can apply for an Technology Usage Assessment waiver using the Fee Waiver Form.
Schools should handle unpaid assessments in the same manner as if the student did not return a uniform or calculator. Respond as you normally
would if a student has not paid a fee.
School administrators will determine fee collection processes on their campus.

Enrollment Process:

When transferring to a new school, the parents will need to complete the 1:1 paperwork again. Paperwork will not transfer with the student.
o Welcome packets at schools should include the 1:1 paperwork
Once the 1:1 paperwork is completed and returned, the student will be issued a device from that school.
The balance of the Technology Usage Assessment is to be collected at the new school. If the Technology Usage Assessment was paid in full at the
original school, it will not be collected a second time.
If a student enrolls at a school during the first semester, the Technology Usage Assessment will be $25.00. If a student enrolls during the second
semester, the Technology Usage Assessment will be $12.50. The Technology Usage Assessment is not prorated during the year.

Withdrawal/Transfer Process:
TIP: Each school must include the 1:1 device on their withdrawal/transfer form(s).
When a student withdraws/transfers from a school, there is to be a section on the withdrawal/transfer form addressing the status of the
Technology Usage Assessment and the status of the student device.
o If the Technology Usage Assessment has not been paid, the same procedures apply as if a student did not pay a school or class fee.
o The balance of any unpaid Technology Usage Assessment is to be collected at the new school. If the Technology Usage Assessment was
paid in full at the original school, it will not be collected a second time.
Each school will collect the device from the withdrawing/transferring student and have the Media Coordinator check the device back in through the
Destiny Library Management Program.
o Devices must be returned to the students home school.
o Each student who withdraws/transfers will be provided the opportunity to back up any needed files.
The device should be inspected and reset by the IT Technician and returned to the media center as a spare.
The Technology Usage Assessment , like all other fees, will not be refunded if a student withdraws from the school.

TIP: When applicable, the above process applies to OCLC referrals.

Repair Process:

Each school will be provided a Google Form and Google Spreadsheet to report and monitor repair
 maintenance.
o This Google Form and Spreadsheet should be put in a place (school website, student share
drive, school symbaloo page, etc.) that can be accessed by students.
If additional help is required, the students (not teachers) will submit their own work order through
the Google Form.
Once the form has been submitted the device should be delivered to the media center by the
student.

TIP: Set a device drop off process. Before or after class is recommended to maximize student time in the
classroom.

Checking the Status of the Repair

Using another device, the students can check the status of their assigned device being repaired. The students will also need access to the repair
status form in a Google Spreadsheet that will be created for each school.
Once the device needing repair is turned in to the Media Center, the Media Coordinator, Digital Learning & Teaching Facilitator, IT Tech, or
assigned designee will mark the status of the device as Received.

TIP: Set a device drop off process. Before or after class is recommended to maximize student time in the classroom.

o When the device is being repaired, its status will be marked as In Progress.
o When the device is repaired, the status will be updated to Completed.
o When the original device is fixed, the student will return the spare/loaner and it will be checked back into the media center.
o If the device can not be repaired at the school level, the status will be marked as Sent for Repair.
If files are saved on the hard drive of the device, they should be backed up by the student.
The tech may be able to pull files from the device and temporarily place them in the shared drive and students can retrieve
them from the shared folder when they are issued the spare/loaner device.
But this should not be the expectation.
It is the students responsibility to routinely back up needed files
The student should save files in their eLocker.
o If the device must be sent off for repair (it leaves the campus), that device is checked back in to the media center through the Destiny
Library Management System and the student will be issued a new device.
When the device comes back from repair, it is now considered to be a spare/loaner.
 Sample of the repair status from the Google Spreadsheet.

TIP: We recommend a timely back up day event for all 1:1 schools. Students need to be responsible for backing up their files regularly.

Discipline
The 1:1 Implementation Team determined that standard protocols on handling discipline are to exist at the school level due to the uniqueness
of each situation.
Only principals and administrators will determine and enforce school discipline procedures.
Off task issues must be addressed by the teacher as this is a classroom management concern.
o Requests to have the IT Department block certain sites/tools leading to distracted students may be denied.
Device misuse as determined by school administrator (Refer to BOE Policy 3226-4205, 3225-7320, 1710, and 6523) and is an administration
discipline issue. School administrators will determine the severity of each situation and address each accordingly.
Taking the device away from the student should be a last option. The device is expected to be the main instructional tool
for the student and teacher.
Principals are encouraged to notify parents, students, and teachers of discipline concerns and discipline consequences.
Levels of Misuse are determined by the Chief Technology Officer. If any of the following actions are discovered the IT Department will notify the
school administration.
o Level 1
Attempts to bypass filtering solution
Minor activity that involves integrity and security
Deleting contents of shared drives
Minor physical damage
o Level 2
Any activity that threatens network integrity and security
Blatant/intentional physical damage
Damages due to negligence may result in the user being financially responsible for its repair or replacement.
The final decision on discipline will be determined by the school administration.

TIP: Take the technology out of the discipline process. How would you handle a similar issue if the technology was not involved?
Lost/Stolen Devices

Devices and any OCS provided accessory that are considered lost by the principal are expected to be replaced by the student.
o The Technology Usage Assessment does not cover the replacement cost of a lost device.
For a device and any OCS provided accessory to be considered stolen, a police report must be filed by the family and a copy of the police report must
be received by the school.
o In Destiny, the stolen device and/or accessory will be marked as stolen and the number of the filed police report will be indicated in
Destiny as well.
o The student is to be issued a new device and/or accessory from the spare devices on campus.
If there are no spares available, the IT Department must be contacted and a new device and/or accessory will be ordered.
Replacement costs are to be collected by the school and are to be deposited into the same code used for the Technology Usage Assessment .
Replacement fees may change throughout the year based on available inventory.
o The IT Department will provide pricing information upon request.
Concerns regarding lost/stolen devices will be directed to the school administration.

Lost or Damaged Power Chargers

The replacement of lost power chargers is not covered under the Technology Usage Assessment .

TIP: If the device is charged overnight, students should not bring their power chargers to school. This will chargers become lost or stolen.

Damaged power chargers are covered under the Technology Usage Assessment .
In certain financial or unique circumstances the power charger may be replaced at no cost by the IT Department.
Replacement costs are to be collected by the school and are to be deposited into the same code used for the Technology Usage Assessment .
Replacement fees may change throughout the year based on available inventory.
o The IT Department will provide pricing information upon request.
Concerns regarding lost/stolen devices will be directed to the school administration.

Documents/Agreement Forms

Parents/students are required to complete and return to school the necessary documents/agreement forms before devices can be taken home
o All necessary documents will be on the 1:1 section of the OCS Webpage
o Only documents/agreement forms needed to be signed by parents/students and returned to school will be sent home with students.
Parents can request a copy of the full document(s) from the school or access these documents on the school or county webpage.
Paperwork to be signed and returned include:
 District Issued or Personally Owned Device Agreement Form
Technology Responsible Use Agreement Form (BOE Policy 3225-7320)
Paperwork to be available (on school/district website or by request) for parents/students:
Internet Safety (BOE Policy 3226-4205)
Technology Responsible Use (BOE Policy 3225-7320)
Prohibition Against Discrimination, Bullying and Harassment (BOE Policy 1710)

Use of Computers (BOE Policy 6523)

Documents and agreement forms do not carry over from year to year.
Documents and agreement forms do not carry over/transfer from school to school.

Digital Citizenship

Each school is required to submit a digital citizenship implementation plan to the assigned central office contact.
There is not a standard digital citizenship plan template. Each schools plan should be unique to their needs and schedule.
The plan should identify what content will be addressed, when the content should be delivered, and how the content will be presented.
Reflections of this should be present in the school strategic plan.
Onslow County Schools supports and promotes Common Sense Media for digital citizenship information and resources:
 https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/curriculum

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o Students are responsible for routinely backing up their files.
o Students should shut down devices at the end of the school day.
o Students should routinely fully charge their devices nightly.
Device Roll-Out Procedures

The 1:1 devices are only to be issued to students in the participating 1:1 grades.
Device identification information is preloaded into Destiny by the IT Department.
Classes, as determined by the principal, will be scheduled to receive their devices through the Media Center.
o Once the 1:1 paperwork is returned, the devices should be issued to students regardless of the Technology Usage Assessment
status.
Through the media center the media coordinator will scan the device into the students account as they would a book
o That device will now be assigned/checked out to that student until the device is checked back into the Destiny program as they would
a book.

Tip: If a student hasnt paid the replacement fee for lost or damaged device, they are still to be issued a device for the current year and the replacement fee will
carry over until paid.

Device Collection Procedures

The only times district issued 1:1 devices are to be collected by the students home school are:
o When a student withdraws from Onslow County Schools
o When a student transfers within Onslow County Schools
Including referrals to the OCLC.
o End of the year, after testing is complete
Devices are not to be collected from the students or held at the schools:
o Before students leave for the winter break
o Before students leave for the spring break
o Before students leave for intersession (Unless notification of needed rework process is given by IT Department)
o Before testing is completed

Below are the recommended device collection procedures. As long as the devices are collected after testing, schools can implement
another collection strategy that best fits their needs.

For High Schools:

Tip: Prior to the beginning of testing, schools should conduct a preliminary devices check to verify all students have their assigned device. This proactive step
will allow additional time to ensure a more accurate and efficient collection process.

o Devices are to be collected on the students last day of exams.

Each testing room will contain a master roster with student names and devices barcode/asset tag information (to verify the
device collected belongs to the student tested.)
 Tip: To more easily identify their assigned students, it is recommended that teachers highlight
their students on the master roster prior to the testing session.
Rosters and barcode information can be created from Destiny by Media Coordinators.
After testing, the teacher in the room will verify the student is using their assigned devices by matching
the name and barcode/asset tag number.
Devices and power chargers will be collected by the teacher and information will be marked on roster indicating if a
device and/or power charger was returned. Information regarding any missing device or power charger will be
forwarded to the school administration.
Once lists are complete, the device and power charger will be checked into the media center
When the devices are checked back into Destiny and a second (more up to date) report can be created
indicating which students still have not returned their device.
Information regarding any missing device or power charger will be forwarded to the school administration
as part of the teachers year end check out processes and procedures. This fee will be added to the
students outstanding fee list.
A district level School Messenger notification will be made to ensure that parents and students are aware of
the expectations as to when/how devices will be collected.
o Included in this message will be the reminder that any device or power charger not turned in may result in
a full price replacement fee.

For Elementary/Middle Schools:

o Devices are not to be collected until the end of testing.

o Devices are to be collected AFTER a students final EOG/EOC.
Devices will be checked back in through the media center
This should be done during the final days of school after an individual student has completed all
EOGs/EOCs.
o Information regarding any missing device or power charger will be forwarded to the school administration. This
fee will be added to the students outstanding fee list.
A district level School Messenger notification will be made to ensure that parents and students are aware of the
expectations as to when/how devices will be collected.
Included in this message will be the reminder that any device or power charger not turned in may result
in a full price replacement fee.
For any additional information, contact the Division of Digital Learning and Teaching Services at ext. 20262 or the Information Technology
Office at ext. 20507.

Updated June 2015

Onslow County Schools 1:1 Implementation Guidelines Page 8

SELECTED BOARD OF EDUCATION

POLICIES
The policies on the following pages are selected for this handbook as
some of the most frequently referenced.
The complete manual can be found in the schools media center, or on
the internet at:
http://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/?DivisionID=2538&DepartmentID=2497
PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION, BULLYING
AND HARASSMENT Policy Code: 1710/4021/7230
The board believes that all employees and students should be free of unlawful discrimination, bullying, and harassment, as a part of a safe, orderly and
inviting working and learning environment.
The board commits itself to nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The board expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination,
bullying, or harassment, including on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, religion, age or disability. The board also prohibits
retaliation against an employee or student who has exercised any rights made available through state or federal law. Any violation of this policy is
considered a serious violation and appropriate action will be taken in response to a violation.
A. PROHIBITED BEHAVIORS AND CONSEQUENCES
1. Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying
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.
Students are expected to comply with the behavior standards established by board policy and the student code of conduct. Employees are expected to
comply with board policy and school system regulations. Volunteers and visitors on school property also are expected to comply with board policy and
established school rules and procedures.
Any violation of this policy is serious, and school officials shall promptly take appropriate action. Students will be disciplined in accordance with the
schools student behavior management plan (see policy 4302, School Plan for Management of Student Behavior). Based on the nature and severity of
the offense and the circumstances surrounding the incident, the student will be subject to appropriate consequences and remedial actions ranging from
positive behavioral interventions up to, and including, expulsion.
Employees who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to, and including, dismissal. Volunteers and visitors who violate this policy
will be directed to leave school property and/or reported to law enforcement, as appropriate, in accordance with policy 5020, Visitors to the Schools.
When considering if a response beyond the individual level is appropriate, school administrators should consider the nature and severity of the
misconduct to determine whether a classroom, school-wide or school system-wide response is necessary. Such classroom, school-wide or school
system-wide responses may include staff training, harassment and bullying prevention programs and other measures deemed appropriate by the
superintendent to address the behavior.
2. Retaliation
The board prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any person for reporting or intending to report violations of this policy, supporting someone for
reporting or intending to report a violation of this policy or participating in the investigation of reported violations of this policy.
B. APPLICATION OF POLICY
All persons, agencies, vendors, contractors and other persons and organizations doing business with or performing services for the school district must
comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination, bullying, and harassment. Visitors also are expected to
comply with applicable laws, including the prohibition against these behaviors.
This policy applies to behavior that takes place:
1. in any school building or on any school premises before, during or after school hours;
2. on any bus or other vehicle as part of any school activity;
3. at any bus stop;
4. during any school-sponsored activity or extracurricular activity;
5. at any time or place when the individual is subject to the authority of school personnel;
6. at any time or place when the behavior has a direct and immediate effect on maintaining order and discipline in the schools; and
7. in an electronic format, as described in NC General Statute as cyber bullying.
C. DEFINITIONS
For purposes of this policy, the following definitions apply:
1. Discrimination
Discrimination means any act or failure to act that unreasonably and unfavorably differentiates treatment of others based solely on their membership in
a socially distinct group or category, such as race, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, age or disability. Discrimination may be intentional or
unintentional.
2. Harassment and Bullying
a. Harassment or bullying behavior is any pattern of gestures or written, electronic or verbal communications, or any physical act or any threatening
communication that:
(1) places a student or school employee in actual and reasonable fear of harm to his or her person or damage to his or her property; or
(2) creates or is certain to create a hostile environment by substantially interfering with or impairing a students educational performance, opportunities
or benefits.
Hostile environment means that the victim subjectively views the conduct as harassment or bullying and that the conduct is objectively severe or
pervasive enough that a reasonable person would agree that it is harassment or bullying. A hostile environment may be created through pervasive or
persistent misbehavior or a single incident, if sufficiently severe.
Harassment and bullying include, but are not limited to, behavior described above that is reasonably perceived as being motivated by any actual or
perceived differentiating characteristic or motivated by an individuals association with a person who has or is perceived to have a differentiating
characteristic, such as race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, socioeconomic status, academic status, gender identity, physical appearance,
sexual orientation, or mental, physical, developmental or sensory disability.
Legitimate age-appropriate pedagogical techniques are not considered harassment or bullying.
Harassment may occur between fellow students or co-workers, between supervisors and subordinates, between employees and students, or between
non-employees, including visitors, and employees or students.
D. REPORTING AND INVESTIGATING COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
1. Students, Parents, Volunteers, and/or Visitors
Students, parents, volunteers, and/or visitors are encouraged to submit any complaints of discrimination or harassment, other than sexual harassment,
through the grievance procedure established in policy 1740/4010, Student and Parent Grievance Procedure. The complaint procedure for sexual
harassment is established in policy 1745/4027, Sexual harassment Complaint Procedure for Students.
2. Employees
Employees are encouraged to submit any complaints of discrimination or harassment, other than sexual harassment, through the grievance procedure
established in policy 1750/7220, Grievance Procedure for Employees. The complaint procedure for sexual harassment is established in policy
1736/4026/7236,
Sexual Harassment. Reports may be made anonymously and all reports shall be investigated in accordance with said policy.
E. TRAINING AND PROGRAMS
The superintendent/designee shall establish training programs that are designed to help eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and bullying and
to foster an environment of understanding and respect for all members of the school community. Information about this policy and the related
complaint procedure must be included in the training plan.
Additional programs for students, employees and volunteers who have significant contact with students should be created to address these issues. The
training or programs should (1) provide examples of behavior that constitutes discrimination, harassment or bullying; (2) teach employees to identify
groups that may be the target of discrimination, harassment or bullying; and (3) train school employees to be alert to locations where such behavior may
occur, including locations within school buildings, at school bus stops, and on cell phones and the Internet.
F. NOTICE
The superintendent or designee is responsible for providing effective notice to students, parents and employees of the procedures for reporting and
investigating complaints of discrimination, harassment and bullying. This policy will be posted on the school system website, and made readily available
in the principals office and the superintendents office.
Notice of this policy will appear in student and employee handbooks that set forth the comprehensive rules, procedures and standards of conduct for
students and employees.
G. COORDINATORS
The superintendent or designee will publish the names, addresses and phone numbers of the Title IX coordinator (for sex discrimination), Section
504 coordinator and the ADA coordinator (for discrimination on the basis of disability) in a manner intended to ensure that employees, applicants,
students, parents and other individuals who participate in the school districts program are aware of the coordinators. The purpose of the coordinator
positions is to provide additional protection of nondiscrimination rights. The coordinator must (1) investigate any complaints alleging non-compliance
(2) implement a resolution to discrimination complaint, to the extent a resolution can be reached and the coordinator has the authority to implement
corrective action or (3) notify the superintendent or designee that intervention by other officials is required to resolve the situation.
H. RECORDS AND REPORTING
The superintendent or designee shall maintain confidential records of complaints or reports of discrimination which identify the names of any
individuals accused of discrimination and the resolution of such reports or complaints. The superintendent or designee also shall maintain records of
training, corrective action or other steps taken by the district to help provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment.
The superintendent shall report to the State Board of Education all verified cases of discrimination, harassment or bullying. The report must be made
through the Discipline Data Collection Report or through other means required by the State Board.

TECHNOLOGY RESPONSIBLE USE Policy Code: 3225/7320

 The board provides its students and staff access to a variety of technological resources that provide opportunities to enhance learning and
improve communication within the school community and with the larger global community. Through the school systems technological
resources, users can observe events as they occur around the world, interact with others on a variety of subjects, and acquire access to current
and in-depth information.
The board intends that the use of technological resources should be integrated into the educational program and that students and employees
benefit from these resources while remaining within the bounds of safe, legal and responsible use. Accordingly, the board establishes this policy
to govern students and employee use of school system technological resources. This policy applies regardless of whether such use occurs on or
off school system property, and it applies to all school system technological resources, including but not limited to computer networks and
connections, the resources, tools and learning environments made available by or on the networks and all devices that connect to those networks.
A. EXPECTATIONS FOR USE OF SCHOOL TECHNOLOGICAL RESOURCES

The use of school system technological resources, including access to the Internet, is a privilege, not a right. Individual users of the school
systems technological resources are responsible for their behavior and communications when using those resources. Responsible use of school
system technological resources is use that is ethical, respectful, academically honest and supportive of student learning. General student and
employee behavior standards, including those prescribed in applicable board policies, the Code of Student Conduct and other regulations and
school rules apply to the use of the Internet and other school technological resources.
Anyone who uses school system computers or electronic devices or who accesses the school network or the Internet using school system
resources must comply with the additional rules for responsible use listed in Section B, below. These rules are intended to clarify expectations for
conduct but should not be construed as all-inclusive.
Before using the Internet, all students must be trained about appropriate online behavior as provided in policy 3226/4205, Internet Safety.
All students and employees must be informed annually of the requirements of this policy and the methods by which they may obtain a copy of
this policy. Before using school system technological resources, students and employees must sign a statement indicating that they understand
and will strictly comply with these requirements. Failure to adhere to these requirements will result in disciplinary action, including revocation of
user privileges. Willful misuses may result in disciplinary action and/or criminal prosecution under applicable state and federal law.
B. RULES FOR USE OF SCHOOL TECHNOLOGICAL RESOURCES
1. School system technological resources are provided for school-related purposes. Acceptable uses of such technological resources are limited to
responsible, efficient and legal activities that support learning and teaching. Use of school system technological resources for commercial gain or
profit is prohibited. Student personal use of school system technological resources for amusement or entertainment is also prohibited. Because
some incidental and occasional personal use by employees is inevitable, the board permits infrequent and brief personal use by employees so long
as it occurs on personal time, does not interfere with school system business and is not otherwise prohibited by board policy or procedures.
2. Under no circumstance may software purchased by the school system be copied for personal use.
3. Students and employees must comply with all applicable laws, including those relating to copyrights and trademarks, confidential information,
and public records. Any use that violates state or federal law is strictly prohibited.
4. No user of technological resources, including a person sending or receiving electronic communications, may engage in creating, intentionally
viewing, accessing, downloading, storing, printing or transmitting images, graphics (including still or moving pictures), sound files, text files,
documents, messages or other material that is obscene, defamatory, profane, pornographic, harassing, abusive or considered to be harmful to
minors.
5. The use of anonymous proxies to circumvent content filtering is prohibited.
6. Users may not install or use any Internet-based file sharing program designed to facilitate sharing of copyrighted material.
7. Users of technological resources may not post information that could be disruptive, cause damage, or endanger students or staff.
8. Users of technological resources may not send electronic communications fraudulently (i.e., by misrepresenting the identity of the sender).
9. Users must respect the privacy of others. When using e-mail, chat rooms, blogs or other forms of electronic communication, students must
not reveal personal identifying information, or information that is private or confidential, such as the home address or telephone number, credit
or checking account information or social security number of themselves or fellow students. In addition, school employees must not disclose on
school system websites or web pages or elsewhere on the Internet any personally identifiable, private or confidential information concerning
students (including names, addresses or pictures) without the written permission of a parent or guardian or an eligible student, except as
otherwise permitted by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) or policy 4700, Student Records. Users also may not forward or
post personal communications without the authors prior consent.
10. Users may not intentionally or negligently damage computers, computer systems, electronic devices, software, computer networks or data of
any user connected to school system technological resources. Users may not knowingly or negligently transmit computer viruses or self-
replicating messages or deliberately try to degrade or disrupt system performance.
11. Users may not create or introduce games, network communications programs or any foreign program or software onto any school system
computer, electronic device or network without the express permission of the technology director or designee. Users may not change settings on
technological resources without the express permission of the technology director or designee.
12. Users are prohibited from engaging in unauthorized or unlawful activities, such as hacking or using the computer network to gain or
attempt to gain unauthorized or unlawful access to other computers, computer systems or accounts.
13. Users are prohibited from using another individuals ID or password for any technological resource without permission from the individual.
Users may not read, alter, change, block, execute or delete files or communications belonging to another user without the owners express prior
permission.
14. Employees shall not use passwords or user IDs for any data system (e.g., NCWISE, CECAS, time-keeping software, etc.) for an unauthorized
or improper purpose.
15. If a user identifies a security problem on a technological resource, he or she must immediately notify a system administrator. Users must not
demonstrate the problem to other users. Any user identified as a security risk will be denied access.
16. Teachers shall make reasonable efforts to supervise a students use of the Internet during instructional time.
17. Views may be expressed on the Internet or other technological resources as representing the view of the school system or part of the school
system only with prior approval by the superintendent or designee.

C. RESTRICTED MATERIAL ON THE INTERNET

The Internet and electronic communications offer fluid environments in which students may access or be exposed to materials and information
from diverse and rapidly changing sources, including some that may be harmful to students. The board recognizes that it is impossible to predict
with certainty what information on the Internet students may access or obtain. Nevertheless, school system personnel shall take reasonable
precautions to prevent students from accessing material and information that is obscene, pornographic or otherwise harmful to minors, including
violence, nudity, or graphic language that does not serve a legitimate pedagogical purpose. The superintendent shall ensure that technology
protection measures are used as provided in policy 3226/4205, Internet Safety, and are responsible for the content accessed by users who
connect to the Internet via their personal mobile telephone technology (e.g. 3G, 4G service).

D. PARENTAL CONSENT

The board recognizes that parents of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards their children should follow when using
media and information sources. Accordingly, before a student may independently access the Internet, the students parents must be made aware
of the possibility that the student could obtain access to inappropriate material while engaged in independent use of the Internet. The parent and
student must consent to the students independent access to the Internet and to monitoring of the students e-mail communication by school
personnel.
E. PRIVACY

No right of privacy exists in the use of technological resources. Users should not assume that files or communications created or transmitted
using school system technological resources or stored on services or hard drives of individual computers will be private. School system
administrators or individuals designated by the superintendent may review files, monitor all communication, and intercept e-mail messages to
maintain system integrity and to ensure compliance with board policy and applicable laws and regulations. School system personnel shall monitor
on-line activities of individuals who access the Internet via a school-owned computer.
F. PERSONAL WEBSITES

The superintendent may use any means available to request the removal of personal websites that substantially disrupt the school environment or
that utilize school system or individual school names, logos or trademarks without permission.
1. Students
Though school personnel generally do not monitor students Internet activity conducted on non-school system devices during non-school hours,
when the students on-line behavior has a direct and immediate effect on school safety or maintaining order and discipline in the schools, the
student may be disciplined in accordance with board policy (see the student behavior policies in the 4300 series).
2 Employees
All employees must use the school system network when communicating with students about any school-related matters. Thus, employees may
not use personal websites or on-line networking profiles to post information in an attempt to communicate with students about school-related
matters.
Employees are to maintain an appropriate relationship with students at all times. Employees are encouraged to block students from viewing
personal information on employee personal websites or on-line networking profiles in order to prevent the possibility that students could view
materials that are not age-appropriate. If an employee creates and/or posts inappropriate content on a website or profile and it has a negative
impact on the employees ability to perform his or her job as it relates to working with students, the employee will be subject to discipline up to
and including dismissal. This section applies to all employees, volunteers and student teachers working in the school system.
INTERNET SAFETY Policy Code: 3226/4205
A. INTRODUCTION
It is the policy of the board to: (a) prevent user access via its technological resources to, or transmission of, inappropriate material on the Internet
or through electronic mail or other forms of direct electronic communications; (b) prevent unauthorized access to the Internet and devices or
programs connected to or accessible through the Internet; (c) prevent other unlawful online activity; (d) prevent unauthorized online disclosure,
use or dissemination of personal identification information of minors; and (e) comply with the Childrens Internet Protection Act.
B. DEFINITIONS
1. Technology Protection Measure
The term technology protection measure means a specific technology that blocks or filters Internet access to visual depictions that are obscene,
child pornography or harmful to minors.
2. Harmful to Minors
The term harmful to minors means any picture, image, graphic image file or other visual depiction that taken as a whole, appeals to a prurient
interest in nudity, sex or lewd exhibitions.
3. Child Pornography
The term child pornography means any visual depiction, including any photograph, film, video picture or computer or computer-generated
image or picture, whether made or produced by electronic, mechanical or other means, of sexually explicit conduct.
4. Sexual Act; Sexual Contact
The terms sexual act and sexual contact have the meanings given such terms in section 2246 of title 18, United States Code.
C. ACCESS TO INAPPROPRIATE MATERIAL
To the extent practical, technology protection measures (or Internet filters) will be used to block or filter access to inappropriate information
on the Internet and World Wide Web. Specifically, blocking will be applied to audio and visual depictions deemed obscene or to be child
pornography or harmful to minors. Student access to other materials that are inappropriate to minors will also be restricted. The board has
determined that audio or visual materials that depict violence, nudity or graphic language that does not serve a legitimate pedagogical purpose are
inappropriate for minors. The superintendent, in conjunction with a school technology and media advisory committee (see policy 3200, Selection
of Instructional Materials), shall make a determination regarding what other matter or materials are inappropriate for minors.
Subject to staff supervision, technology protection measures may be disabled during use by an adult for bona fide research or other lawful
purposes.
D. INAPPROPRIATE NETWORK USAGE
All users of school system technological resources are expected to comply with the requirements established in policy 3225/4312/7320,
Technology Responsible Use. In particular, users are prohibited from: (a) attempting to gain unauthorized access, including hacking, and
engaging in other similar unlawful activities; and (b) engaging in the unauthorized disclosure, use or dissemination of personal identifying
information regarding minors.
E. EDUCATION, SUPERVISION AND MONITORING
To the extent practical, steps will be taken to promote the safety and security of users of the school systems online computer network, especially
when they are using electronic mail, chat rooms, instant messaging and other forms of direct electronic communications. It is the responsibility
of all school personnel to educate, supervise and monitor usage of the online computer network and access to the Internet in accordance with
this policy, the Childrens Internet Protection Act, the Neighborhood Childrens Internet Protection Act and the Protecting Children in the 21st
Century Act.
Procedures for the disabling or otherwise modifying any technology protection measures are the responsibility of the technology director or
designated representatives.
The Superintendent or designated representatives shall provide age-appropriate training for students who use the school systems Internet
services. The training provided will be designed to promote the school systems commitment to educating students in digital literacy and
citizenship, including:
1. The standards and acceptable use of Internet services as set forth in policy 3225/4312/7320, Technology Responsible Use;
2. Student safety with regard to safety on the Internet, appropriate behavior while online, including behavior on social networking
websites and in chat rooms, and cyber bullying awareness and response; and
3. Compliance with the E-rate requirements of the Childrens Internet Protection Act.
Reminder
TO PARENTS AND ONSLOW COUNTY SCHOOL STAFF

During inclement weather it sometimes becomes necessary for a decision to be made concerning the closing of schools. When a decision is
made in the early morning that schools will close for the day, it must be relayed quickly to all pupils and parents. Since were a county school
system, a decision to close schools most likely will affect all schools throughout the Onslow County School System. In order to accomplish
this task efficiently and with maximum coverage, school officials are asking all pupils and parents to cooperate by following the suggestions
listed below:

1. Listen to one of the area radio stations: WJNC (1240AM), WKOO (98.7FM), WXQR (105.5FM), KISS (102FM), WDLX
(93FM), WSFL (106.5FM), OR WRNS (95.1FM).

2. Call the Daily News Talking Pages at 353-9999 extension 5520 for current information on school closing due to weather; OCS
Weather Line @ (910) 989-2211

3. While we will notify television stations in our area, they are not the best way to find information in a timely manner due to the
large volume of closings they list and time restraints in getting information on the air. Please rely on the radio or the Daily
News Talking Pages, not television for up-to-date information on school closings.

4. PLEASE DO NOT telephone radio or television stations, newspaper offices, school officials or school offices. Calls will tie up lines
and prevent our staff from getting the word out.
 5. THE ABSENCE OF ANY ANNOUNCEMENT MEANS THAT THE SCHOOLS WILL OPEN AS USUAL.

Many students in the Onslow County School System travel to and from school by bus. Many times road conditions on our much-traveled
primary roads are quite different from those on our less frequently traveled secondary roads. When making a decision on opening or closing of
schools, school officials are primarily concerned with the safety and welfare of all pupils.
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