Student Handbook - Moore County Schools

UNION PINES 2014 HIGH SCHOOL
2015
Student Handbook
Robin Lea, Principal
Nick Capps - Assistant Principal
Melonie Jones, Assistant Principal
Kate Faw, Assistant Principal
1981 Union Church Road•Cameron, NC 28326
910-947-5511 • 910-947-5117­, fax
www.ncmcs.org/uphs
Union Pines High School Vision Statement
Union Pines High School - creating a safe, exciting environment where
students become ethical, productive citizens and life-long learners.
Moore County Schools’
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide engaging experiences
that result in students learning
what is needed to be successful citizens.
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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
This handbook is a simple guide to help ensure student success. Opportunities abound for students willing
to work, get involved in extra-curricular activities and/or athletics and make the committment to focus on their
education.
In order to maintain a safe and orderly school students are required to follow the Moore County Schools
Student Code of Conduct. Two main concepts to remember are:
(1) The rules are not new. They are the same ones you learned since kindergarten.
(2) The consequences are strictly enforced.
Join me in making the commitment to work hard, to set high expectations, and to make this the best school
year ever. I hope that this year is filled with promises realized and expectations met. May your year be
rewarding and filled with the ”Viking Spirit.” We are glad that you are here!
School
R. Lea, Principal
and 1978DAY
UPHS Graduate
The school day for students begins at 8:30 a.m. Students
who arrive to class after 8:30 are tardy. Students may not
arrive before 7:30 a.m. and must be off campus at 4:00
p.m. unless directly supervised by a staff member.
Daily School Schedule
First Bell
8:25 1st Period:
8:30-10:05
Break/Class Change:10:05-10:15
2nd Period:
10:15-11:45
3rd Period:
11:50-1:55
1st Lunch11:50-12:20
2nd Lunch12:40-1:10
3rd Lunch1:25-1:55
4th Period:
Dismissal:
2:00-3:30
3:30
The Title IX and Handicapped Section 504 Coordinator is Tina Kissell. She can be reached at PO Box
1180, Carthage, NC 28327
or by calling (910) 947-2976.
Moore County Schools is committed to equal opportunity in education and employment and does not
discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, ethnic
origin, or handicapping condition. (Title VI, Civil
Rights Act of 1964)
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Coordinadora de Titulo IX y Seccion 504 de Incapacidad: Tina Kissell, PO Box 1180, Carthage, NC 28327;
(910) 947 - 2976.
Moore County Schools se compromenten a oportunidades de iqualidad en educacion y no discriminan
sobre la base de sexo, raza, religion, origin etnico or
condiciones de incapacidad. (Titulo VI de la Politica
de los Derechos Civiles de 1964.)
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Academic Information
“Preparing students for the 21st Century”
Union Pines’ students will “graduate globally competitive. Every student will excel in a 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.” North Carolina State Board of Education-Future-Ready students
Focus on Learning
“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.”
For purpose of class rank and
college admissions, Union
Pines places additional “value”
to some academic classes. This
enables students who take a
rigorous course of study to be
rewarded in their grade point
average. If you are interested
in this, talk with your counselor.
Special thanks to the
Yearbook staff
for the photographs for this
handbook!
Union Pines High School’s focus is to provide
a safe and orderly environment in which
learning takes place without disruption. We
encourage our students and their parents to
share in our efforts to create a safe learning
environment.
School Resource Officers: Paul McNeill & Timmy Bullins
A
B
C
D
F
93 to 100
85 to 92
77 to 84
70 to 77
0 to 69
INTERIM REPORTS AND REPORT CARDS
Interim Report Dates
School Support Team
Front Office: Phyllis Thomas
Attendance Officer: Donna Long
Data Manager: Cathy Brady
School Bookkeeper: Kim Thompson
Scholarship Coordinator: Janet Caddell
School Nurse: Sharon Nichols
GRADING POLICY
Report Card Dates
Sept. 12
Oct.6
Oct. 24
Nov. 25
Dec. 19
Jan. 28
Feb. 20
Mar. 11
Apr. 2
April 30
May 15
June 11*
* (mailed to grades 9 - 11)
Career Development Counselor: Stacy Patterson
Media Specialist: Mitzi Walker
School Photos/Yearbook Advisor: Amy Parsons
Social Worker: Kim Richardson
School Psychologist:
Guidance Counselors: Renee Portfilio, Donna
Everett and Janice French
Registrar: Jenn Kraft
SENIORS
See your guidance counselor and scholarship
coordinator to plan early for college acceptance and scholarship opportunities.
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How do I...
get an A on my report card;
keep my eligibility to play my favorite sport;
win a school, state or national competition;
receive a scholarship to my favorite college/university;
become a member of the National Honor Society;
get my driver’s license;
receive my high school diploma?
It all starts with ACADEMICS!
Student Academic Support
As a learning community we believe that all students can be successful with support, perseverance and dedication. A high school diploma and
a successful life after Union Pines is attainable
for all students.
Our academic staff is ready and willing to help
any student who desires either extra help or extended opportunities for learning.
Academic Support Teams
to Contact
Faculty - begin with the teacher
Guidance Counselors - J. French, R. Portfilio, and D.
Everett
Student Support Team - Stacy Patterson
National Honor Society Tutoring - G. Caviness
Exceptional Education - Aymee Tiffany
Academic Intervention - Scott Absher
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Student Quest for Success
Always take responsibility for your learning by
staying aware of your grades, assignments and
attendance. Attendance in class is a tremendous
factor for successful students.
Communicate with your teacher! Ask for help if
needed during or after class. You are your best
advocate and getting to know your teacher reinforces student confidence in the classroom.
Stay organized! Build a portfolio for yourself.
Save important papers, use an agenda to keep
up with important dates and keep a record of your
grades.
If you struggle...don’t just sit there! Talk to your
teacher, your parents, guidance counselor or principals. Ask for help from a classmate, attend National Honor Society tutoring (see Mr. Caviness for
more information).
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Academic Information
Academic Integrity
Union Pines students are expected to hold themselves
to the highest standards of academic integrity. The
honor code is expected of students as they work in and
out of the classroom by exhibiting good citizenship and
integrity.
Students who give or receive information of any kind during
a test are cheating and this behavior is unacceptable.
Furthermore, the giving or receiving of information on other
work, unless prior authorization is given, also constitutes
cheating. Finally, work taken from the Internet or another
source, without giving source credit, is plagiarism and is
considered cheating.
A first offense will result in a grade of zero and a parent
will be contacted. The teacher will also notify the Assistant
Principal for Curriculum and a master list of students will
be kept.
A second offense, not necessarily in the same class, will
result in a grade of zero, and a conference with the teacher,
assistant principal, and parent. The Teacher Advisory
Council will be informed and further sanctions imposed.
Examples include removal from honor organizations,
class and club office, scholarship consideration, etc. No
student who falls in this category will be recognized with
special honors at graduation. Two offenses for cheating
will also result in automatic expulsion from the National
Honor Society.
Information Technology
We are happy to offer students the opportunity to use
computer technology and the MCS network system to access
information on the Internet for educational study. MCS has an
Internet filter in place in accordance with Federal guidelines.
All students are required to follow the MCS Acceptable
Use Policy. This policy is in place to provide an optimal
educational environment for students. Student passwords
are private and should not be shared with others. Students
may not download music, software from the Internet, instant
message or access sites blocked by the Internet filter.
Anyone engaged in these activities will have his/her computer
privileges suspended and may be subject to disciplinary
action.
Computers are available for academic study before and after
school. Distance learning classes offered at UPHS by the
North Carolina Virtual Public High School include courses
not offered for classroom instruction. See your guidance
counselor for more information.
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Media Center Services
HOURS: Mon-Thu, 8:00-4:00;
Fri, 8:00-3:30
CHECK OUT POLICY: Your student ID card serves
as your library cards. Check out period for fiction
and non-fiction is 3 weeks; you may renew as
needed. Reference books can are too expensive
to be checked out; however, you may copy the
pages you need for your research. Please follow
copyright privileges.
OVERDUES: Students with overdue material are
not allowed to check out materials until the overdue
materials are returned to the library. There are no
fines for overdue books. All students are required
to return all library materials and/or pay all lost book
fees at the end of each school year. Graduating
students are required to return all library materials
and/or pay all fines before they graduate.
SERVICES: All computers are for school activities ONLY. Color copies are 10 cents per page.
Students are required to have a pass from their
teacher if they come to the library from class. Library passes are required at lunch time.
CHROMEBOOKS: You and your parent/guardian
must sign a permission form for each school year
in order to take your Chromebook home. You will
receive your Chromebook in homeroom at the
beginning of each school year and return it to your
homeroom at the end of the school year. Any monies for damages will be added to your student fees.
Remember to handle your Chromebook gently. The
monitor screen is fragile and is $100 to replace, if
cracked or broken. Please take any Chromebook
problems to Mrs. Smith, our assistant, in the library.
LIBRARY ETIQUETTE: You are expected to be
studious in our library. Quiet respectful conversation is encouraged for collaboration on projects.
Bottle your drinks with a snug top to prevent spills.
Please eat BEFORE coming to the library. Food
brings bugs. Bugs and books never mix.
Instructional Fee Schedule
Instructional fees will be billed to the student’s home
address within the first two weeks of school. Payments
may be mailed to the school or paid in the main office.
Checks should be written to Union Pines High School.
Students will be issued receipts.
To encourage prompt payment and to promote the teaching
of student responsibility and setting priorities, school fees
must be paid before the Main Office will endorse Driver’s
Eligibility Forms, allow the purchase of Parking Permits
or prom tickets. Seniors must have all accounts cleared
before participating in the Graduation ceremony.
Perfect Attendance Awards
Students earning perfect attendance are
recognized during the awards ceremony
and seniors are recognized at graduation if they have perfect attendance for
their school careers.
NOTICE: Returned checks are subject to a
processing fee of $25.00. Past due accounts may
be turned over to a collection agency.
Instructional Fees
Instructional Materials Fee
$10.00
Technology
$25.00
Art Classes$10.00
Instrumental/Band/Chorus/Orchestra
$10.00
Theatre Arts/Drama$10.00
Science Courses$10.00
NJROTC Fee
$10.00
Parking
$50.00*
Graduation Fee
$25.00**
Locker Rental
$2.00*
Returned Check fee
*
$25.00
Main Office will collect and receipt
** High School seniors are required to purchase cap and gown
sent directly from the company.
Per Board Policy 6805, fees may be reduced or waived
altogether in the event of the family’s inability to pay.
Support Viking
Athletics!
Purchase an
All Sports Pass
today!
$275.00 for a Family of Four
$100 for one Adult Pass
$50 for one Student Pass
Passes are good for all athletics
competitions during the 2013-2014
school year, with the exception of
conference and state playoffs.
Student Accident Insurance
Moore County Schools provides accident coverage for
all students during school, and at all school-sponsored
activities. This coverage includes athletic programs.
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Academic Information
student services
Guidance Department:
Mrs. Everett, 9th - 12th grades, A-E
Mrs. French, 9th - 12th grades, F-M
Mrs. Portfilio, 9th - 12th grades, N-Z
Ms. Patterson - Career Development Counselor
Mrs. Caddell, Scholarship Coordinator
Jennifer Kraft, Registrar
Students can plan their course registration at any time
by selecting the registration link on our website at www.
ncmcs.org/unionpines and login with their student number
and date of birth.
Course Schedules
Schedule changes are to be made within the first 10
days of school. Acceptable schedule changes include
adding to Honors and AP courses, adding missing
class periods, and balancing core classes. We expect
our students to participate in a course of study that
will prepare them to meet future demands; therefore,
a request to drop AP or Honors level courses must be
reviewed by an administrator and involve extenuating
circumstances. Students who drop a course after the
10 day drop/add period will receive a WP or WF as a
grade on their transcript (Withdraw Pass or Fail).
All students are required to have a full schedule each
semester, regardless of achieving the required credits
for graduation. The only exceptions are seniors who
are graduating early. Early graduation applications are
completed with your counselor by December 1. Early
Graduates are eligible to participate in ALL student
activities and the graduation ceremony in June. (Be
advised: Students who graduate early are strongly
encouraged to transfer to the post-secondary level.
Students are responsible for college tuition, fees, and
textbooks. Students not enrolled as a full time student
at the post-secondary level may no longer be eligible
for Social Security benefits and may not qualify for
coverage under their parents’ health insurance unless
they are full-time college students (taking at least 12
credit hours of college credit.) Students are responsible for investigating their particular situations before
applying for early graduation.
Advanced Placement
Test Dates
May 4 – May 15, 2015
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SAT Test Dates
Test Date
Registration Deadline Late_______
Oct. 11, 2014
Sept 12, 2014
Sept 26, 2014
Nov. 8, 2014
Oct.9, 2014Oct.24, 2014
Dec. 6, 2014
Nov. 6, 2014
Nov.21, 2014
Jan. 24, 2015
Dec. 29, 2015
Jan. 9, 2015
Mar. 14, 2015
Feb. 13, 2015
Feb. 27, 2015
May 2, 2015
April 6, 2015
April 17, 2015
June 6, 2015
May 8, 2015
May 22, 2015
Register on http://sat.collegeboard.com
ACT Test Dates
Test Date
Registration Deadline Late
Sept. 13, 2014 Aug. 8, 2014
Aug. 9-22
Oct. 25, 2014
Sept. 19, 2014 Sept. 20- Oct. 3
Dec. 13, 2014
Nov. 7, 2014 Nov. 8-21
Feb. 7, 2015
Jan. 9, 2015
Jan. 10-16
April 18, 2015
Mar. 13, 2015
Mar. 14-27
June 13, 2015
May 8, 2014 May 9-22
Register on http://actstudent.org
All juniors will take the ACT exam
on March 3. This is a mandate
from NCDPI. The test is free
for juniors on that date.
Web sites of Interest
NC Public Schools
Student Resources
www.ncpublicschools.org/students
NCWISE OWL: research tools
www.ncwiseowl.org
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ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
Lawful absences are as follows:
• Medical Reasons
• Death in Immediate Family
• Court Appointment
• Educational Opportunity
• Religious Observance.
Upon returning to school after an absence, a student must
present a written note, signed by the parent/guardian,
within 36 hours (three days) of the absence to his/her first
period teacher bearing the date(s) of absence and stating
the reason for absence.
All other excuses are to be marked as unexcused
absences, and may not be considered in the case of
an appeal. Excuses stating “needed at home” are not
acceptable unless the exact nature of the need is explained
and is justifiable as an excused absence.
Students present less than 46 minutes in a class will be
counted as absent.
All incomplete work due to a student’s absenteeism must
be made up under the direction of the classroom teacher.
If the work is not made up within the allotted time, a failing
grade may be recorded for the incomplete work and
averaged accordingly. It is strongly recommended that
students who miss tests due to excused absences make
up these tests before or after school. The specific time for
making up these tests, however, must be prearranged with
the class instructors. Students who are absent 13.5 days
in a semester will not be eligible to play sports (NCHSAA)
and may lose driving privileges.
Reminder: Attendance is taken each period. For state
attendance purposes, students must be in school for at
least half a day to be counted present.
attendance policy
Attendance in class is essential to the mastery of subject
matter; therefore, students are expected to be present in
class every day. The following attendance requirements
are in effect:
• Students are allowed eight (8) lawful absences per
semester per course.
• Any student who accumulates more than eight (8)
absences will receive a failing grade of FF.
• A FF is issued to students who passed a course
academically but have exceeded the allotted
absences
.• All students have the right to appeal their absences. FFs
revert to a grade of 60 at the end of the school year.
• Any student absent from class or school must present a
note from the proper authority within three (3) days.
• Failure to bring a note will result in the absence being
coded unexcused.
• Juniors will be allotted one college day in the spring; prior
approval note from the Student Support Services and
verified by the college visited is required. Seniors are
allotted one day in the fall.
Students must sign in or sign out of school through
the attendance office.
EARLY DISMISSALS
If it is necessary for a student to have an early dismissal,
the Attendance Office will handle the student’s request
on an individual basis. Any such request must be
presented to the Attendance Office before 8:25 A.M.
Request for early dismissal must be properly written,
including the date, time of dismissal, time of return
when applicable, specific reason for request, first period
teacher’s name, parental signature, and telephone
number at which parent may be reached during school
hours.
Parents who come to check students out during the
day should do so through the Attendance Office. All
requests for early dismissals will be verified by a phone
call to parent/guardian. Non-custodial parents must
have written permission to pick up a student. The school
reserves the right to deny requests deemed questionable
or unacceptable. Please avoid dismissals after 2:30.
Note: Dental and medical appointments do not count
towards the 8 day attendance limit if they are supported
by an appointment slip indicating time, date, and place,
or a signed note from home showing this information.
Appointments with doctor, dentist, etc. should be
made at a time other than school hours if at all
possible.
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ATTENDANCE APPEALS
The Moore County Schools Attendance Policy states that
a student who missed more than eight (8) days in a class
per semester or sixteen (16) for a year-long class may not
receive credit for that class even if there is a passing grade
in that class. However, under extenuating circumstances, a
student may appeal excessive absences.
It is the student’s responsibility to appeal absences. The
Attendance Appeal Form is to be picked up by the student
from Student Support Services or the front office. The
classroom teacher fills out the dates of absences and
codes either excused or unexcused. The Attendance
Appeal is returned to the student to take home for signature
by parent or guardian. After the parent or guardian signs the
Attendance Appeal, it is the student’s responsibility to return
the form to Mrs. Lea by the specified deadline.
Attendance Appeals will not be approved for the following
circumstances:
• Excessive absences without medical
documentation.
• Unexcused absences.
• Repeat appeals.
• Lack of proper documentation.
The deadline for submitting Attendance Appeals for the first semester
will be two weeks prior to the end of the semester. The deadline
for submitting Attendance Appeals for the second semester will be
two weeks prior to the end of the semester.
TARDY POLICY
We at Union Pines High school believe that each student
should receive ninety (90) minutes of uninterrupted
instruction each class period. It is the student’s
responsibility to be in class on time. Students will be
required to serve After School Detention for unexcused
tardies. Students present less than 46 minutes in a class
will be counted as absent. Students who are chronically
tardy will be referred to an administrator and an action
plan will be created by the student, parents and student
support team.
Students who drive or ride private transportation and are
tardy due to car trouble, etc. shall receive unexcused
tardies since bus transportation is provided for students.
Questions should be referred to your administrator or
Attendance Office. Students who are chronically tardy
may have driving privileges revoked by an administrator.
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Student Dress Code
All students who attend Moore County Schools are
expected to maintain a neat and well groomed appearance. Behavior patterns are affected by the clothing
we wear, and when students are properly dressed,
their focus is more on academics and their self esteem
increases. The purpose of the dress code is to promote
styles of dress, which helps create a positive image for
all students.
Student dress and grooming should meet minimum standards
of hygiene and be presentable for the educational environment.
No clothing may be worn which is provocative, revealing, profane, vulgar or obscene; which endangers the health or safety of
the student or others; or which might reasonably be expected to
cause substantial disruption or material interference with school
activities. Examples of prohibited dress or appearance include,
but are not limited to, exposed undergarments; sagging pants;
excessively short or tight garments; bare midriff shirts; strapless
shirts; attire with messages or illustrations that are lewd, indecent or vulgar or that advertise any kind of product or service
not permitted by law to minors; see-through clothing; attire that
exposes cleavage; any adornment such as chains or spikes that
could reasonably be perceived as a weapon; and any symbols,
styles or attire associated with intimidation, violence, or violent
groups about which students at a particular school have been
notified. Specifics are:
- Bandannas, skullcaps, sweatbands, etc., must not be worn to
school.
- Hats, toboggans, head scarves, hoods, sunglasses, etc., must
not be worn inside buildings.
- Clothing that advertises a product illegal for students or
depicts offensive statements, pictures or remarks must not be
worn to school.
- Shorts, skirts, skorts, and dresses must be at least mid-thigh.
- Pants and shorts must be sized appropriately, including waist
and length, with no undergarments exposed.
- Shirts must have an obvious shoulder line. Halter tops or
spaghetti straps are not permitted.
- Oversized shirts are not permitted.
- Heavy chains of any type, i.e., wallet chains, chain belts, etc.,
are not permitted.
- Any garment or accessories that disrupt(s) the instructional
program or may inflict harm may not be worn to school, i.e.,
grilles, body piercing, etc.
- Appropriate neckline must be evident at all times.
- Footwear must be appropriate for school activities.
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CAFETERIA INFORMATION
Good nutrition is essential to learning, and we encourage
students to select a balanced meal. UPHS offers free
and reduced breakfasts and lunches for those who
qualify. Forms are available in the front office. Charging
meals is not allowed by MCS.
Costs: Breakfast $1.00 Lunch $2.25 Adults a la
carte
Students are expected to pick up after themselves when
they finish their lunch. Unacceptable behavior such as
leaving trash on tables and floors or breaking line will
result in a shorter lunch period the following day.
AUDITORIUM ETIQUETTE
Students are expected to show respect to any person or
group making a presentation or speaking to the audience.
Respectful behavior includes sitting quietly, listening to
the speaker, and responding at the appropriate times.
Cell phones, ipods, or other electronic devices are
disrespectful and are not allowed.
Students will enter the auditorium in an orderly fashion
with their teachers. Students will be escorted out by
the teacher, administrator or SRO and parents will be
contacted if disrespectful behavior is observed in the
auditorium or cafeteria.
Medications
Medications are dispensed only in the Main Office,
and students may not keep any medications
in their possession. Proper documentation
must be on file in the front office.
Electronic Devices
UPHS is not responsible for lost or stolen items
and it is not our responsibility to investigate
stolen items.
Cell phone misuse is an instructional disruption and
can contribute to behavior issues between students.
Students are expected to practice appropriate
cell phone etiquette. For example, cell phones
are to be powered down during instruction, during
presentations and during testing.
Extra-Curricular Activities
We encourage students to get involved and participate in activities that increase leadership, service
and citizenship. See teacher sponsors for more
information.
Envirothon - Mr. Johnson
Future Teachers of America - Mr. Stalls
Health Science - Mrs. Kane
Student Government - Mr. Hobgood
National Honor Society - Mr. Caviness, Mrs. Buie
Lockers
Lockers are available for rent for a $2.00 fee
in the Main Office. Students may select their
lockers location. Seniors have first priority.
See Mr. Capps if you have a problem. No
personal locks are allowed except on the P.E.
lockers.
Do not leave any valuables in the locker
rooms. Take care when leaving valuables
in lockers or bags unattended. Do not bring
items of significant value to school. Do not
leave items unattended.
National Art Honor Society - Mrs. Morris
Thespian Society - Mrs. Osborne
Fellowship of Athletes - Mr. Mayer
Future Farmers of America - Mr. McNeill & Ms.
Routh
DECA - Ms. Watts
Marching Band - Mr. Hill
Quiz Bowl - Mrs. Matthews
Science Olympiad - Mrs. McCrimmon
Tobacco Reality Unfiltered - Mrs. Portfilio
Key Club - Ms. Eads
Leo Club - “Master Guns” Dangerfield
Tri-M Music Honor Society - Mr. Jones,
Mrs. McCanless and Mr. Hill
VICA-Automotive - Mr. Cox
VICA- Carpentry - Mr. Garner
Spirit Club - Mrs. Parsons
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Schedules, Schedules,
Schedules
Schedule changes are reserved for students with the
following:
missing courses
advance to the Honors or AP level
balancing of schedule (at least one elective each
semester is considered a balanced schedule
a particular course needed to graduate
Additionally,
courses on an A/B schedule are expected to be
paired with other courses. Discuss options with
your counselor.
Students are not allowed to have unsupervised or
free periods on campus.
Seats are available for an on-line NC Virtual School or Apex
credit recovery course from 7:45 to 8:25 a.m. Inquire with your
counselor. Parent permission and private transportation are
required.
Drop / Add Info
The Drop/Add period for schedule changes closes
on Sept. 8. We expect our students to participate in a
course of study that will prepare them to meet future
demands; therefore, a request to drop AP or Honors
level courses must be reviewed by an administrator and
involve extenuating circumstances. Students who drop
a course after the 10-day Drop/Add period will receive a
WP (Withdraw Pass) or WF (Withdraw Fail) as a grade
on their transcript.
Early Graduation
Applications for early graduation must be completed
with your counselor by December 1. Early graduates are
eligible to participate in ALL student activities, including
the June graduation ceremony. (Be advised: students
who graduate early are strongly encouraged to transfer
to the post-secondary level. Students are responsible for
college tuition, fees and textbooks. Students not enrolled
as a full-time student at the post-secondary level may no
longer be eligible for Social Security benefits and may
not qualify for coverage under their parents’ health insurance unless they are full-time college students (taking
at least 12 credit hours of college credit.) Students are
responsible for investigating their particular situations
before applying for early graduation.
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Course Descriptions
To see descriptions for our UPHS courses, please visit
www.ncmcs.org, go to Student/Parent Resources,
and click on the course guide.
Fee Statements & Locker Rentals
To help ensure efficient record keeping,
parents will receive a fee statement
in the mail. We will issue the fee
statements once course schedules are
settled. Locker rentals will begin the first
week of school.
School Supply List
The basic school supply list, school calendar
and athletic schedules are located on our
website - www.ncmcs.org - click on Schools,
select Union Pines, click on the Student/Parent
Resources link.
Pick Up & Drop Off
We request that parents of UPHS students who
travel the Sandhills Farmlife Road or those who
normally travel Union Church Road from Vass
use the main entrance to the school, Viking
Drive. Those parents who travel Grady Road
from Cameron will enter by the EMS building
to drop off students at the entrance opposite
the concession stand. Those parents who travel
Union Church Road from Carthage will turn left
on Grady Road and enter by the EMS station to
drop off students at the entrance opposite the
concession satnd. Student drivers will enter the
gate at the football stadium.
Viking Life
NJROTC
Information
NAVY JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER’S TRAINING
CORPS
“Learn to Lead. Choose to Succeed”
Our Mission: “To instill in students at Union Pines
High School the values of citizenship, service to the
United States, personal responsibility and a sense of
accomplishment.
As a 1st year Cadet, you will witness and participate
in multi-state competitions, discover leadership skills
and become familiar with Military Customs, Courtesies,
Etiquette, Ceremonies, Military Drill, Health Education,
First Aid, and Physical Fitness.
2nd through 4th year Cadets will see their leadership
skills develop and are offered more detailed studies
in Maritime History, Nautical Sciences, Navigation,
Seamanship, and Rules of the Road (at sea).
Extra-curricular activities include Summer Freshman
Orientation (4 days) and Mini-Boot Camp (5 days)
at Badin Lake. During the academic year, activities
include a very active Drill Team including Armed
and Unarmed Exhibition Teams that will compete in
Drill Competitions during the year, an Air Rifle Team,
Academic Team, and Physical Fitness Team.
Past Field Trips during the academic year have included
visits to Washington, D. C., Parris Island, S. C. (Marine
Corps Recruit Training), Camp Lejeune, N. C. (Tank
Shoot), Norfolk, VA.(Naval Base Tour), New London,
N. C. (Air National Guard Base), and North Carolina Air
National Guard helicopter rides.
ROTC college scholarship opportunities are available
for all branches of the service. Twelve military academy
appointments and numerous ROTC scholarships have
been awarded to Union Pines students.
Yearbook Order
Remember to order your yearbook to capture the 2014 2015 school year memories.
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2014-2015 Traditional
Student/Parent
Calendar
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTS:
Wednesday, August 20: Primary - 4:30-5:45 p.m., Elementary - 6-7:15 p.m.
Thursday, August 21: Middle - 4:30-5:45 p.m., High School - 6-7:15 p.m.
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Required Workday
August 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Day for Students
September 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday
September 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Early Release for Students
october 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End of Grading Period - High School
october 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Report Cards - High School
october 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Early Release for Students
october 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End of Grading Period - K-8
october 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Report Cards/Parent Conferences- K-8
November 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . No school for Students/Teacher Workday
November 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . No school for Students/Teacher Workday
November 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday
November 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End of Grading Period - High School
November 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Report Cards - High School
November 26-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holidays
December 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Early Release for Students
December 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Early Release for Students
December 22-January 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winter Break
January 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Students Return to School
January 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Early Release for Students
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Report Cards
January 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday
January 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End of Grading Period - High School and K-8
January 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No School for Students/Teacher Workday
January 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Report Cards - High School and K-8
February 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Early Release for Students
February 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No School for Students/Teacher Workday
March 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End of Grading Period - High Schools
March 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No School for Students/Teacher Workday
March 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Report Cards - High Schools
March 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Early Release for Students
March 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End of Grading Period - K-8
April 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Report Cards - K-8
April 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday
April 6-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring Break
April 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End of Grading Period - High School
April 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Report Cards - High School
May 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday
June 11 . . . . . . . . End of Grading Period - All Grades/Report Cards
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Viking Athletics
Students interested in playing a sport, should see one of the coaches or the athletic director
regarding athletic eligibility. Sports Physical Forms are available in the front office and must be on
file in the athletic office before students may participate in tryouts. Free physical examinations are
offered in the spring.
Athletic Director: Bobby Purvis
Football: Coach Riggan
Volleyball: Coach Toni Douglas-Boney
Tennis: Coach Frye
Soccer: Coach Blake & Coach Horwath
Golf: Coach Parsons & Coach Cox
Cross Country and Track: Coach Carter
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Men’s Basketball: Coach Boney
Women’s Basketball: Coach Lewkowicz
Swimming: Coach Christensen
Wrestling: Coach Vondruska
Softball: Coach Taylor
Baseball: Coach Hill
Cheerleading: Coach Shook &
Coach Cameron
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Complaint Process
A. General Process
Complaints that are not specifically included in other policies should be addressed in the following manner:
DRIVER’S LICENSE ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The state of North Carolina enforces two pieces of legislation which reflect a coordinated effort statewide to
motivate and to encourage students to complete high school. The Student Services Department of Moore
County Schools wants to remind parents and students of these laws and their potential impact upon their
lives.
The first of these is the Dropout Prevention/Driver’s License legislation. This legislation is directed
to all North Carolina students under the age of 18 who are eligible for a driving permit or license. The law
indicates that the revocation of a student’s driving permit or license will result if a student drops out
of a school or if a student is unable to maintain adequate academic progress. Adequate academic
progress is to be evaluated at the end of each semester, and in a block schedule high school (as in
Moore County), is defined as passing 3 out of 4 classes each semester. Students who do not meet this
criterion will be reported to the Division of Motor Vehicles and will have their permit or license revoked. The
end of the semester is defined as the time period when final grades are submitted into NCWISE, according
to authorities in Raleigh.
Therefore, students are to be held accountable for the grades earned specifically during the
semester. A student may opt to take advantage of opportunities to make up time in extended academic
activities offered either at the home campus or through Pinckney Academy summer school in order to
assist them in earning academic credit. However, according to the legislation, these credits cannot be
considered towards maintaining driver’s license eligibility at the end of each semester.
Parents need to be aware that they can request a driving eligibility hardship upon receipt of the
letter from their child’s school indicating that they have not met criterion to maintain a driver’s license
for the previous semester. Hardship areas are identified to be medical, employment, and exceptional
education considerations. Appropriate documentation needs to accompany the hardship requests including
statements from medical providers or evidence of the absolute necessity for the student to maintain a
license. A county-wide driver’s license revocation team meets at the end of each semester to review those
hardship requests and make recommendations to the Division of Motor Vehicles.
The second of these laws is the Lose Control/Lose Your License legislation. This law requires that a
student’s permit or license be suspended for one year whenever a student is given an explusion/suspension
for more than 10 consecutive days or an assignment to an alternative educational setting for more than 10
consecutive days for one of the following reasons:
1: possession or sale of an alcoholic or an illegal controlled substance on school property.
2: possession or use on school property of a weapon or firearm that resulted or could have
resulted in discipline action if the conduct had occurred in public school
3: physical assault on a teacher or other school personnel on school property.
The goal of Moore County Schools is to work with students and families to assist students in maintaining
their driver’s license eligibility status. However, we are also obligated to work collaboratively with other state
agencies involved in this process. The Department of Public Instruction, the Division of Motor Vehicles, the
Division of Non-Public Schools, and the Community College System are partners in this effort.
For additional information, please feel free to contact: Tina Kissell in the Student Services office, 947-2976.
SKIPPING POLICY FOR STUDENT DRIVERS
Driving to school is a privilege. Students who abuse that privilege by skipping class and/or leaving campus without
permission will suffer serious consequences.
1st Offense*: ASD and Loss of Driving Privileges for 2 weeks.
2nd Offense*: 1 day OSS and Loss of Driving Privileges for 4 weeks
3rd Offense*: 3 days OSS and Revocation of Driving Privileges for Remainder of Year
*Principal discretion may result in more intense discipline especially if other students are transported off campus.
Moore County Schools
Smoking Policy
Union Pines has a zero tolerance smoking and
tobacco-use policy and will vigorously enforce
the no-smoking policy. Students who do not
comply with this policy will attend smoking
cessation classes.
1. The complaint should be received and addressed at
the level closest to which the complaint originated. For
example, a complaint regarding a classroom should be
heard first by the teacher. A complaint regarding the
school should be addressed first by the principal.
2. Any Board member or staff member receiving a complaint should assist the complainant by identifying appropriate personnel to address the issue.
3. Once appropriately referred, if the complainant is not
satisfied with the response to the complaint, the complainant should be informed of the options for further review of
the complaint.
B. Opportunities to Address Concerns and Complaints The Board is committed to providing an effective means
for parents and the community to voice concerns and
complaints . The Board also strives to resolve concerns
and complaints whenever possible. To this end, the
Board has established the following processes: 1. informal resolutions of specific concerns (see Section
B, General Process, below);
2. public hearings and public comments at Board meetings on subjects of concern to parents and the community
(policy 1326, Public Address to the Board);
3. a procedure for parental concerns regarding the curriculum (policy 5410, Selection and Procurement of Media);
4. specific processes for addressing disciplinary consequences (policies in the 6000 series);
5. processes as provided by law for special education
students (policy 6220 Provisions for Students with Disabilities; and
6. grievance procedures for addressing concerns regarding specific decisions, especially when there are concerns
that Board policy or law has been misapplied, misinterpreted or violated, including discrimination claims on the
basis of sex or disability (policy 6902, Student Grievances; policy 3035/4035/6630/8335, Sexual Harassment;
Policy 3037/4037/6640/8337, Harassment/Bullying).
Numerous other policies provide opportunities for parental
input, including policy 5414, Parental Involvement.
Legal Reference: G.S. 115C-36, -47 Adopted: November
29, 1990
Revised: May 11, 2009; May 10, 2010
MOORE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
All vehicles must be registered with the school - permits may be purchased in the Main Office. Permits will be revoked due
to long-term OSS, other discipline issues or dropouts. No refunds will be issued regardless of the circumstances.
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Faculty and Student Support Staff
Guidance Counselors:
Donna Everett: Last Names A – E
Janice French: Last Names F – M
Renee Portfilio: Last Names N - Z
Janet Caddell – Scholarship Coordinator
Jenn Kraft – Admin Assistant/Registrar
Stacy Patterson – Career Dev. Counselor
Erica Murtaugh – School Psychologist
Kim Richardson – School Social Worker
Sharon Nichols – School Nurse
Paul McNeill – SRO
Timmy Bullins – SRO
Alan Frye – Alternative Discipline
Mr. Roper – Parking Lot Supervisor
Media Center Staff
Mitzi Walker – Media Specialist/IT
Cyndi Smith – Media Assistant
Custodial and Maintenance
Staff
Dean Bailey
Carl Calassco
Michael Crawford
Elder De La Cruz
Miriam De La Cruz
Kevin Stutts
Joyce Vample
Walter Brower – Maintenance
Front Office Staff
Phyllis Thomas – Admin Asst/
Reception
Donna Long – Attendance
Cathy Brady – Data Manager
Kim Thompson – Bookkeeper
Math Department:
Justin Blackburn
Lauren Bowman
Elaine Everts, Chair
Laura Giles
Brian Gray
Dan Nicholson
Elizabeth Springer
JROTC:
Philip Enkema
Keith Dangerfield
Career Technical Education Department:
Marta Braun-Kane, Health Occupations
Elizabeth Christensen, Foods/Fam.Cons.
Alan Cox, Auto Tech
William Garner, Construction
Chad Hill, Marketing, Bus. Ed
Kris Hipp, Biomed, Health Occ.
Pam Jensen, Foods/Fam.Cons.
Greg Mayer
Zach McNeill, Ag Science
Thomas Prim, Comp. App.
Sara Beth Routh, Animal Science
Lowell Simon, Entrepreneurship
Paul von Hardenberg, Fund. of Tech.
Kelli Watts, Marketing, Car. Tech.
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Fine Arts Department:
Robert Hill
Michael Jones
Cathy McCanless
Michelle Morris
Judy Osborne, Chair
Foreign Language
Department:
Josh Cassellius
Kelly Lawton, Chair
Rebecca Shepard
Sindia Tellado
Distance Learning
Labs:
Joy Mercer
Mary Beth Thomas
Exceptional Education
Department:
Toni Douglas-Boney
Nancy Carter
Amanda Clevenger
Toni Douglas
Rob Hooks
Christy McKinnon
Rick Peters
Aymee Tiffany
Kathi Tideman
Cathy Bly, TA
Vicki Comer, TA
James Sineath, TA
English Department:
Katherine Buie
Amanda Himmelberger, Chair
Joye Kelly
Edana McDonald
Johnna Nall
Amy Parsons
Cora Prude
Doug Stalls
Physical Education
Department:
Nick Boney, Chair
Valerie Maness
Eric Marion
Ryan Riggan
Science Department:
Glenn Caviness, Chair
John Frye
Travis Hammond
Rick Johnson
Wendy Lloyd
Michelle Lynch
Terrie McCrimmon
Social Studies Department:
Jeremy Blake
Jamie Eads
Jim Gibbons, Chair
Robert Hobgood
Nicole Matthews
Greg Simmons
Chris Vondruska
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Arts calendar
MONTH
DATE
EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
Band Competitions
See band website www.unionpinesband.org
for information
Away
Fridays
Marching Band at home football
games
See band website www.unionpinesband.org
for information
Home & away
2
Farm Bureau
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Auditorium & Cafeteria
14
One-Act Plays
7:00 pm
Auditorium
21
Chorus & Orchestra concert
7:00 pm
Auditorium
25
Viking Classic
All-Day (UP hoests)
Campus
1
Band Competition
See band website for more info
Away
6
All County Orchestra
All day
Away (TBA)
7-8
Play Festival
All day and evening
Away (TBA)
8
Band: Veterans’ Day
10:00 am
Carthage
12
All County Band auditions
4:30 - 6:00 pm
New Century
19-20
Musical auditions
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Auditorium
21-22
All County Band
All day
Pinecrest
2
Carthage Xmas Parade
6:00 pm
Carthage
4
Christmas Radio Play
7:00 pm
Auditorium
6
So. Pines Xmas Parade
10:00 am
Southern Pines
10-11
Musical call backs
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Auditorium
11
One-Act Plays
7:00 pm
Auditorium
15
Art Show; Chorus &
Orchestra Concert
6:00 - Art Show
7:00 - Concert
Hallways & auditorium
16
NCMS & UP Jazz Concert
7:00 pm
Auditorium
All
Set construction (musical)
10
All District Band Audition
All day
Sampson Middle School
30-31
All District Band
All day
Methodist University
February
All
Set construction (musical)
March
7
All State Band audition
All day
East Davidson HS
8-12
Musical dress rehearsals
4:00 - 10:00 pm
Auditorium, band room,
orchestra room
13-15
Musical performances
7:00 pm; 3:00 pm
Auditorium; band room;
orchestra room
20
Dessert Theatre
7:00 pm
Cafeterial, auditorium, hallways
24-27
Band music performance assessment
All day
West Johnson High School
24
Orchestra concert
7:00 pm
Auditorium
17-19
Band trip
All day
Atlanta, GA
September &
October
October
November
December
January
April
May
June
22
Auditorium
Auditorium
1-3
All State Band
All day
UNC-Greensboro
9
Buggy Festival (Band)
10:00 am
Carthage
18
Art Show; Chorus & Orchestra
Concert
6:00 - Art Show
7:00 - Concert
Hallways & auditorium
21
Band Concert & Awards
7:00 pm
Auditorium & cafeteria
19
Thespian Induction
7:00 pm
Auditorium
12
Graduation (band, chorus,
orchestra)
7:00 pm
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