2014-2015Darlington High School

Teacher Handbook

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Table of Contents

Letter to Teachers 4Mission, Vision, Values and Beliefs 5Teacher Expectations 6-8Instructional Expectations 9Meeting Expectations 10Common Sense aint so Common 11Staff Dress Code 12-13Internet Code of Conduct 14Administrative Team Responsibilities 15Administrative Team, Campus Supervisors Duties 16Guidance Duties and Responsibilities 17DHS and DCIS Bell Schedules 18Substitute Procedures 19-20Google Docs and other needed links 21-22

Textbook Request linkAESOP website linkSigning out mobile computer labsRequesting tech support from school Wizard

Library Procedures and Rules 23-24Purchasing Procedures 25-26Receipting Guidelines 27Discipline Guidelines 28-32Student ID Procedures 33Tardy Procedures 34Electronic Devices 35Fire Drill Procedures (monthly 36Lockdown/Intruder Drill (October and April) 37Tornado Procedures (March) 38Earthquake Drill Procedures (November) 39Bomb Threat (never a drill) 40

Bus Evacuation (October and April)Map (1st floor Main) 41Map (2nd floor Main) 42Map (9th Grade Academy) 43Clubs 44JV Football Schedule 45

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Varsity Football Schedule 46Girls Tennis Schedule 47Volleyball Schedule 48Movie Request Form 49Field Trip Forms 50-56Request for Fundraising Form 57Textbook forms 58-62Health Office (Nurse) Referral Form 63Counseling Office Pass 64

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Darlington High School An Early College High School525 Spring StreetDarlington, SC 59532Dr. Gregory B. Harrison, Principal

Dear Falcon Faculty and Staff,

Welcome to a new year at Darlington High School. I hope you are enjoying a restful, relaxing summer. I have seen many of you working in your classrooms, planning for your students, and expressing excitement about the new year. Last year was a banner year for DHS, as we earned an “Excellent” rating by the state Department of Education, and we received two Palmetto Gold Awards for outstanding gains in academic achievement and closing the achievement gap. DHS was also the highest academic achieving high school in the Pee Dee Area. The graduating class of 2014 received 3.8 million in scholarships, a record total for DHS. I’m excited about the direction DHS is headed, and I’m looking forward to another great year!

You are dedicated professionals of Falcon faculty, and it is my pleasure to represent the work you do in the trenches daily with our children in this community. I am proud to have the opportunity to lead a school that has produced so many outstanding students. I am also honored to serve as principal in the high school I attended as a student. Darlington High school has and will continue to make great progress in helping our young people develop the skills necessary to be successful in life.

The administrative team has been planning for the 2014-2015 school year based on departmental feedback we received at the end of last school year. The vision of Darlington High School is to promote a safe, caring, positive learning environment that supports the belief that teachers have the right to teach and students have the right to learn.

We can be proud of what we achieve at Darlington High School—in our classrooms, in our offices, and on our playing fields—but our achievements are not due to complacency and satisfaction with the status quo. Our program is what it is because a staff of dedicated, aspiring men and women have a common goal, to do what is best for students, and are always looking for ways to achieve that goal.

This year, we must concentrate on the processes that spur continuing advancement: evaluating what we have, determining what we can do to improve, and identifying what we need to make those improvements.

I am looking forward to working with you to make the upcoming school year successful!

Regards,Gregory HarrisonGregory Harrison, Ed.DPrincipal

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MISSION, VISION, VALUES, AND BELIEFS

Our Vision

The vision of Darlington High School is to promote a safe, caring, positive learning environment that supports the belief that teachers have the right to teach and

students have the right to learn.

Our Mission

The mission of Darlington High School is to engage all students in relevant learning experiences to prepare them to be leaders and responsible citizens in our

culturally diverse society.

We Believe…

All students can learn.Students learn through active involvement in relevant experiences.

Student success will be enhanced by active support from the school, parents and community.

Cultural diversity enhances lives and society.Learning is a life-long process.

Instructional strategies should incorporate a variety of learning experiences to accommodate differences in learning styles.

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Darlington High SchoolTeacher Expectations

I. The vision of Darlington High School is to promote a safe, caring, positive learning environment that supports the belief that teachers have the right to teach and students have the right to learn.

* The most important variable in a school is the classroom teacher.

II. Show Respect, Be fair, and treat each student like they were your child.

-You do not really have to like your students; just act like you do!

III. Be prepared everyday!

a. Lesson plans & Course Syllabus (Sent home to parents and turn in to Dept. Chairs)b. Objectives postedc. Bell to bell instructiond. Sub plans

IV. Communication with Parents

a. Positive and negative contact weekly (build relationships with parents)b. Keep a communication log (date, # called, person’s name, notes)c. Parents are your partner in education. It is expected that parents be notified when students are discipline problems or having academic problems.

V. Student-Centered Instruction

a. Multiple teaching strategies to match learning styles of students

b. EDI Techniques, Technology

c. Tutoring & Extra help

VI. Be at your door during class change. (Help monitor the students in the hall

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VII. Duty, Attendance, Grades

a. Be at duty stations on time & actively supervising students

b. Be at your door during class change. Help monitor the students in the hall

b. Enter attendance at the beginning of classc. Follow the tardy policyd. Keep grades up to date electronically in Powerschool (At least once a week)

VIII. Plan for failing students/ Make-up Plana. Failing is not an option! Take it or leave it approach is dead!b. Parent communication includedc. Each dept. has a plan; please see your dept. chair

VIII. Classroom Management a. Have a proactive plan, contact parents, and deal with minor offenses at the classroom level. (Part of Course Syllabus) School-wide plan.b. We can’t control your classroom; we will support you.c. What tools do you have?

-What separates effective and ineffective teachers?-When is sarcasm useful in a classroom? -When is disrespect useful in a classroom? -When is yelling useful in a classroom?-When is arguing useful in a classroom?

*If you chose to argue you already lost the argument.IX. Dress Code

a. Professional dress is expected. b. Jeans only on Friday with DHS shirt only.

X. Administration Communicationa. Check emails a min of 2 times a day. (Morning and afternoon)b. Monday Memo from me.c. School Leadership Team

XI. Work Ordersa. Something broke damaged in your room; please fill out work order so it

can be repaired.

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XII. Chain of CommandBoard of EducationSuperintendentPrincipalAssistant Principal of your DepartmentDepartment ChairClassroom Teacher

XIII. Student Dress Code/ ID’s/Cell Phones

- Teachers monitor every class period- ID Policy- No Hats inside.-IPODS and cell phones

XIV. I will support you; however don’t put me in a position where I can’t.

XV. Don’t put yourself in harm’s way- Don’t block students from leaving class- Never put your hands on students

XVI. Calling for an Administrator or Campus Supervisor-Emergency’s only

XVII. Internet use Policy/ Video Procedures-lap tops-Don’t be on CPU during instructional time-Facebook, myspace, Texting

XVIII. Custodial Issues-All have to work together- Food & drinks in classroom-Workrooms, faculty restrooms

XVIII. Relationships -Students, parents, colleagues

____________________________________

Greg Harrison, Principal

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Instructional Expectations(Classroom Observations)

1) I expect to see all students actively involved in a planned lesson. (Lesson plans available when you enter the room)

2) I expect to see teachers and aides actively supervising students. (Moving around the class- Facilitating learning)

3) I expect teachers to use multiple teaching methods. (Not just lecture and worksheets) (Collaborative learning, project-based instruction, teacher as facilitator of learning)

4) I expect instruction to begin promptly and continue until the end of the class period. (Bell Ringers, activities, closure, Bell to Bell Instruction)

5) I expect the lesson to be rigorous, challenging, and I expect teachers to help students achieve at various levels of rigor. (High and low-level learners)

6) I expect a classroom to be orderly, clean, and attractive. The room is a place where student’s work is displayed. (Student ownership in the room)

7) I expect to see and feel mutual respect between students and teacher.

8) I expect to see teachers encouraging students to do their best.

9) I expect to see an effective classroom management plan at work to rewards as well as deals with negative classroom behaviors.

10) I expect objectives/ agenda of the lesson to be posted, so anyone who walks in your room can tell at a quick glance what is going on in that days lesson.

_________________________________Gregory Harrison, Ed.D.Principal

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Meeting ExpectationsDHS

1. Be on time

2. Focus on speaker

3. Bring requested materials/calendar

4. Turn phones on silent/off

5. Avoid doing other work during the meeting

6. Only share concerns that pertain to the whole group

7. Keep background talk to a minimum

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Common Sense aint so Common

Mandated Reporter!-you as a teacher/assistant are mandated by law to report cases of child abuse. (Penalty for not= $ and Jail)

Corporal Punishment:-Don’t go there!-beat your own kids if you feel the urge, don’t touch other people’s kids.

Cell Phones:-If you take it; it now belongs to you.- Turn all phones over to campus supervisors, AP’s, SRO

Sex with Students:-Sexual Battery with a Student Act 16-3-755

Texting, Myspace, Facebook- Don’t do it! Protect you!

Helpful Hints:

o Do not remain alone with a student in the classroom outside the regular school day without notification of Principal.

o Do not remain alone with student behind close doors

o Do not meet student outside of school for meals, drinks, or other social events.

o Do not counsel students in non-academic matters

o Do not transport students in your personal vehicle

o Do not engage students in conversations regarding romantic or sexual activities

o Do not entertain students in your home

o Do not make sexual comments, comments about students bodies, tell sex jokes, or share sexual oriented material with students.

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Policy GBEBA  Staff Dress Code

Purpose: To establish the board's vision for an appropriate dress code for staff.

There are dress code expectations and requirements to be followed in the school environment which reflect the high standards of Darlington County School District. The district expects employees' dress to be guided by what is most generally acceptable in the business and professional world. Teachers and staff serve as role models for students and should maintain professional standards of dress and grooming. All staff should recognize that they are being continuously observed by students and that their personal appearance should promote health and safety, contribute to a climate conducive to teaching and learning, and project a positive image of the district in the community.

Staff members are expected to wear clothing during school hours that demonstrates the employee's high regard for education and presents an image consistent with the employee's job responsibilities.  Staff members are to appear neat, clean and appropriately dressed at all times in keeping with the dignity and responsibility of their respective positions. Support staff and instructors in special areas will wear clothing appropriate for their instructional environment.  Physical education, career technology, special education, transportation, nursing, food services, custodial or maintenance should dress as needed for their particular work assignment.

Discretion, sound judgment and common sense call for an avoidance of any extreme in dress or grooming that would interfere with the normal educational process. The following dress is considered to be inappropriate for district employees.

•    jeans (pants/overalls/shorts/capris), wind suits, pajamas and sweat clothes (exceptions would be Spirit Day, field day, field trips and/or other days appointed by the building administrator and those employees in particular work assignments)

•    dresses, shirts and blouses that have cutouts or see through elements and/or reveal cleavage, tank tops, spaghetti straps

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•    shower shoes, bedroom shoes

•    tight or clinging garments which are excessively revealing and/or reveal undergarments

•    clothing that promotes alcoholic beverages, tobacco, the use of controlled substances, depicts violence, is of sexual nature or is of disruptive nature

•    shorts, skirts and/or dresses that are distractive in length and fit (shorts, skirts and dresses should reach the vicinity of the knee)

•    pants not worn on the waist

•    shirts, blouses and dresses that do not cover the back, waist or midriff

•    hats worn in the building

•    unusual body piercing, nose/lip to ear chains and body tattoos that are disruptive to the order of the school or are a distraction to the learning environment

Reasonable accommodations will be made by the appropriate supervisor for those employees who, because of a sincerely held religious belief, cultural heritage or medical reason, request a waiver of a particular part of this

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dress code.

If there is a question about the appropriateness of dress of a staff member, the school administration will counsel the individual regarding suitable, appropriate, acceptable and professional dress.  If the employee ignores the school administrator's warning and continues to wear inappropriate dress, the action will be documented and the employee will be referred to the superintendent and/or his/her designee for noncompliance of district policy

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Darlington County School District FILE: IJNDB-E(1)

INTERNET CODE OF CONDUCT Use of the Internet by students and staff of Darlington County School District will be in support of education and research that is consistent with the mission of the district. Internet use is limited to those persons who have been issued district-approved accounts. Guest users must follow guidelines established for access to the Internet through district resources. Guest access will be monitored in the same manner as DCSD students and staff. Use will be in accordance with the district’s acceptable use policy and this code of conduct. • Protect your log-on information from others. • Respect the privacy of other users. Do not use other users’ passwords. • Be ethical and courteous. Do not send hate, harassing or obscene mail, discriminatory remarks or

demonstrate other antisocial behaviors. • Maintain the integrity of files and data. Do not modify or copy files/data of other users without their

consent. • Treat information created by others as the private property of the creator. Respect copyrights. • Use the network in a way that does not disrupt its use by others. • Do not destroy, modify or abuse the hardware or software in any way. • Do not develop or pass on programs that harass other users or infiltrate a computer or computing

system and/or damage the software components of a computer or computing system. Do not “hack” the system.

• Do not use the Internet to access or process pornographic or otherwise inappropriate material. • Do not use the Internet for commercial purposes. The district reserves the right to suspend any account for purposes of investigating possible violations of district technology use polices and to remove a user’s account if it is determined that the user is engaged in unauthorized activity is violating this code of conduct. The district reserves the right to review content of all files stored, of all information accessed via the Internet and/or of e-mails sent or received through DCSDNet.

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Darlington High SchoolAdministrative Team and Areas of Responsibility

Dr. Gregory B. Harrison, PrincipalInstructional LeaderSchool Leadership

School OrganizationPublic Relations

Ms. Nicole Jones(Assistant Principal)Hours: 7:00am-3:30pmEvening Academy- MondayCurriculum & InstructionCurriculum DevelopmentSchool WebsiteSubstitutesGear-Up LiaisonGraduationStaff DevelopmentPTOTitle I/ CT’sReport Card DataMaintenance, Custodians, & Facilities-MainEvaluations/ Classroom ObservationsGuidance, English, Math Departments11th grade & 12th Students

Ms. Jane Lloyd(Assistant Principal)Hours: 7:30am-4:00pmFreshman AcademyEvening Academy- WednesdayTextbooks- 9th grade buildingAdvisor/AdviseeTestingSchool Improvement CouncilCertification RenewalSchool CalendarsStaff HandbooksDrills/OSHAMaintenance, Custodians, & Facilities- 9th grade504 Coordinator

Evaluations/ Classroom Observations Science & Electives & Freshman Academy9th grade students

Ms. Cassandra Poole(Assistant Principal)Hours: 7:30am-4:00pmEvening Academy CoordinatorEvening Academy- TuesdayCredit Recovery/ APEXNew Teacher Mentor ProgramStudent teachersHomebound InstructionHome base InstructionFalcon PRIDE CoordinatorAwards NightTestingDCIS LiaisonEvaluation CoordinatorEvaluations/ classroom EvaluationsSpecial Education DepartmentSpecial Education Students

Mr. Robert Smith(Assistant Principal)Hours: 7:30am-4:00pmEvening Academy- ThursdaySchedulingEarly College LiaisonTextbooks- Main CampusAttendance

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Teacher Duty CoordinatorAdult EducationTechnologyTransportation-Student ParkingStudent OrganizationsDCIT LiasionCampus Security/SupervisorsLockersEvaluations/ Classroom ObservationsSocial Studies, Media Center, Classified Employees9th grade repeater and 10th grade Students

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Darlington High School

Administrative Team and Areas of Responsibility

Ms. Nicole JonesAM- CourtyardUpstairs halls and bathrooms during class changeLunch- 3rd lunchPM- Student Parking Lot

Ms. Cassandra PooleAM- CafeteriaUpstairs balcony and bathrooms during class changeLunch- 2nd lunchPM- Courtyard

Ms. Jane LloydAM- Bus Parking LotFA halls and Bathrooms during class changeLunch- 2nd lunchPM- Academy

Mr. Robert SmithAM- Student Parking LotDown stairs halls and bathrooms during classLunch- 1st lunchPM- Bus

Darlington High SchoolCampus Supervisors and SRO

Areas of Responsibility

Mr. Darrell BruceAM- Cafeteria- Canteen area/ bathrooms 7:30am-8amCourtyard during class changeLunch- lunch line & Help clear café and courtyard after each lunchPM- Bus lot

Ms. Toni MariAM- Cafeteria- Breakfast lineHalls in FA during change of classesLunch- lunch line & Help clear café and courtyard after each lunchPM- In front of the FA building

All duties will vary times and locations

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Ms. Samia Thomas(843) 398-2735

9th Grade Repeaters (A-Gregg)10-12th Grade (A-Gregg)

11th Grade Activities Point of ContactJunior MarshallsNCAA ClearinghouseEOC/Standardize Testing SupportProgram of StudiesIndividual Graduation PlansScholarship Coordinator for CaseloadCollege Application Day Coordinator

Mrs. Glennie Jacobs- Department Chair(843) 398-2729

9th Grade Repeaters (Griggs- Mos)10-12th Grade (Griggs- Mos

12Th Grade Activities Point of ContactSenior Class Awards NightScholarship Coordinator for CaseloadFinancial Aid NightEOC/ Standardize Testing SupportIndividual Graduation PlansCounseling Department Chairperson

Mrs. Brittan Yarborough(843)398-2737

9th Grade Repeaters (Mot-Z)10-12th Grade (Mot-Z)

10th Grade Activities Point of ContactGear-Up Point of ContactVirtual School CoordinatorIndividual Graduation PlansSchool Counseling WebmasterEOC/Standardize Testing SupportScholarship Coordinator for Caseload

Mrs. Sheila Washington-Davis(843)398-2731

Freshman Academy Counselor

Individual Graduation PlansInteractive Career Fair Assistant CoordinatorAdvisor/Advisee CoordinatorEOC/ Standardize Testing Support8th Grade Transition ProgramFreshman Summer Programs Coordinator

Mrs. Sandy Wright(843) 398-2842

Career Specialist

School Wide Career Point of ContactCareer Development Center Facilitator Career Development Activities & ProgramsCareer AssessmentsASVAB CoordinatorJob Shadowing Facilitator Interactive Career Fair Coordinator

Mrs. Brenda George(843) 398-2732

School Counseling Administrative Assistant

School Counseling Administrative TasksSchool RegistrarMaintain School Records

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DHS Session 1 Session 2 Session 37:55 - 8:10 Travel

1st: 8:00 - 8:55 DCIT 1st: 8:10 - 8:50 DHS 1st DHS 1st

2nd: 9:01 - 9:52 DCIT 2nd: 8:50 - 9:30 DHS 2nd DHS 2nd

9:30 - 9:58 Travel

3rd: 9:58 - 10:53 DHS 3rd DHS 3rd DHS 3rd10:53 - 11:31

Lunch and TravelA Lunch: 10:53 - 11:23 4B-4C: 11:29 - 12:20 5A-5B: 12:26 - 1:17

DHS 4th & 5th DCIT 4th: 11:31 - 12:11 DHS 4th

4A-4B: 10:59 - 11:50 B Lunch: 11:50 - 12:20

5A-5B: 12:26 - 1:17DHS 4th & 5th DCIT 5th: 12:11 -

1:02 DHS 5th

4A-4B: 10:59 - 11:50 4C-5A: 11:56 - 12:47 C Lunch: 12:47 - 1:17

DHS 4th & 5th 1:02 - 1:23 Travel

12:47 - 1:25 Lunch and Travel

6th: 1:23 - 2:14 DHS 6th DHS 6th DCIT 6th: 1:25 - 2:05

7th: 2:20 - 3:11 DHS 7th DHS 7th DCIT 7th: 2:05 - 2:55

2:55 - 3:11 Travel

Notes:

Session 1: Bus leaves for DCIT at 7:55, before the bell rings to begin 1st period at DHS.

Session 2: Released for lunch at 10:50 (3 minutes early) and the bus leaves for DCIT at 11:16, before the end of 1st lunch.

Session 3: Released for lunch at 12:44 (3 minutes early) and the bus leaves for DCIT at 1:10, before the end of 3rd lunch.

Session 1: Bus will leave DCIT at approx. 9:40 to return to DHS.

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DHS Substitute Procedures

If you know in advance that you will be absent, notify Tonda Weaver, secretary and Mrs. Nicole Jones, Assistant Principal, via e-mail. Fill out a leave form and turn it in to Mrs. Weaver. Upon approval by Dr. Harrison, You may go to AESOP to request a sub.

In the event of an emergency after 5:00p.m or before 9:00p.m.call Mrs. Jones after 9:00 p.m. but before 6:00 a.m. please text (319-3505) Go to AESOP to request a sub. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE ON THE MAIN OFFICE PHONE OR MS. LLOYD’S OFFICE PHONE. These voice-mail boxes are usually not checked until after school has started.

If an emergency occurs between 6:00a.m.and 7:45a.m, call the school office at 398-2730 and go to AESOP to request leave. DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE ON THE PHONE AT THIS TIME.

Remember that the earlier you request for a sub, the greater the likelihood that one can be obtained. If one cannot be obtained, then your Emergency Coverage Plan will be followed which designates at least two (2) teachers each period that have agreed to cover for you in the event of an emergency.

Personal leave must be approved a least 5 day in advance. Personal leave may not be taken the day before or the day after a holiday. All leave forms for the 1st through the 15th must be turn in by the 15th and all leave forms for the 16th through 30th must be turn in by the 30th.

Information for your substitute should be placed in a prominent place on your desk or work area and contain the following information: Class rosters, classroom management plan, bell schedule, teacher schedule, seating chart, duty assignments, evacuation procedures, location of materials/resources, and lesson plans that can be easily followed by a substitute.

If there are any special instruction that the sub needs, e-mail or call a colleague near your classroom or your department chair to relay these instructions to the sub. Failure to follow these procedures will result in a “full deduct” for that absence.

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These are a few things that have been a problem and for you to be aware of:1. All leave forms must be sent to Mrs. Weaver before the day you are going to be out.

EXCEPTION, if you have an emergency after school or before the school the next morning, you MUST come by the next day before 2:30 to complete your part and sign it. Academy teachers, please let Mrs. Howle know, if you put a leave form in the box to bring over here. Sometimes the mail doesn't run every period and we need to make arrangement for the leave form to get to Mrs. Weaver before the day you are out.

2. When your leave is approved by Dr. Harrison or Mrs. Jones, please put it in AESOP immediately to secure a sub.

3. Teachers who do not need a sub, still need to enter in AESOP with no sub needed.4. All personal days must be approved 5 days in advance.5. No leave is allowed before a holiday or the day after a holiday. If you have an medical

emergency, you must turn in a doctor’s excuse when you return.

6. No leave will be approved on a professional day, unless approved by Dr. Ingram.7. Leave forms must be completed properly. Your Name, SS#, Position, Signature, Location,

date form was completed, date of absence, the amount of time of your leave day (.25 day-2hrs. .5

day-3 or 4hrs, .75 day-5 or 6 hrs, and 1.0 day-7 hrs), and code.

8. Everyone should have an AESOP card to carry with you always. The email address and phone # are on the card, so where ever you are, you will have in information with you to enter your

absences. It also has Ms. Lloyd's phone # and the school's # on it.

9. Leave forms are due to the district office at the end of each pay period (15th & 30th). The 31st -15th is one pay period and 16th -30th is the other. Please do not put dates on different pay periods on one form.

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Google Docs and other needed links

To request Textbooks simply go to the Google doc at the link belowhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MobFGde4peCRHDYwpNSpKZSdbiag1LCn8Iyo2uiPbBc/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link

A good template to keep up with books you distribute is in the forms section of this handbook

AESOP www.aesoponline.com/login2.asp

For monthly safety training go to the link below then to Staff and School Safety training. Your password is first name, last name, and 4 digit year of birth. No spaces. www.darlington.k12.sc.us

As a refresher for returning teachers, and for the benefit of new teachers, I have included the link to the mobile lab sign-out procedure and the link to the lab calendars. Please take the time to read the procedures, and then use the lab calendar link to sign up (found in the procedures document – please bookmark the lab calendar website so you don't need to find it in the future).https://docs.google.com/document/d/12bYVOFJ2NQ_VJhP3Y8upxXmihshps9Qc3sUPQ6657Dg/edit?usp=sharing

In addition to the procedures outlined in the document, please remember there is an etiquette to using the labs as well:Return the lab in the condition that you would like to receive it, even if that means spending 10 minutes after school straightening it out.

1. Do not plan on using the mobile labs all day. As the batteries continue to deteriorate, the laptops do not last as long. I would not use it more then 3 or 4 classes per day, depending on how they are spaced out (in other words, you'd be lucky to get 3 periods in a row out of one computer). Along the same lines, if you need the computer 7th period, it is best not to sign up on a day that someone is using it 1-6 periods. LIKEWISE, if someone already has it 7th period when you go to sign up, please don't get it for the periods right before it – allow a couple of free periods for the computers to recharge for the person who already signed up for the lab.

2. Monitor, monitor, monitor. Students are changing desktop backgrounds, going to inappropriate sites, and pulling keys off of the keyboards.

3. Hello Everyone! Like last year, I'm sending you a link to a form for you to fill out asking how I can be of service to you. Please take 5 minutes and fill this out ASAP so I can go ahead and make plans as soon as possible for what mini-training sessions I need to offer. Just click on this link below to go to the short, 10 question form. You can also find it on my webpage under the "Technology Training Page" link on the left side. Thanks!

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4. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform? fromEmail=true&formkey=dGhyZ2NyYm5jVGhIODVPSjA0Y2dsN2c6MQ

Teachers,While I know this system might inconvenience you a little, it really worked better than any of the years in the past – we were much more efficient in getting problems resolved. In case you are curious, we had 337 technology work orders last year, so this system really helped us stay on top of the troubles that happened. So, if you are having technology trouble, please follow the steps below:

1. For the first step, let me tell you what absolutely not to do: DO NOT EMAIL BRIAN, RHETT, JASON ISGETT OR THE DISTRICT OFFICE OR CALL THEM OR STOP THEM IN THE HALL OR TELL THEM "WHILE YOU ARE HERE I HAVE ONE MORE PROBLEM" OR ANY COMBINATION OF ANY OF THE ABOVE OR DO ANYTHING THAT IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM IMPLIES ONE OF THE ABOVE ITEMS. (the only person with clearance to engage in such tech trouble reporting is Ms. Lloyd). ;-) In all seriousness, the district office has asked us to remind you to please not contact them when you have tech trouble. Please contact Brian and me using the following procedure…

2. go to my webpage http://dhs.dcsdschools.org/departments/social_studies/rhett_hughes/technology_training_page/

3. click on the "Technology Trouble Page"4. Fill out the appropriate form (one is for just login issues and the other is for all other tech trouble).5. Be detailed in your response. The more detailed you are, the quicker we can fix the problem. For

example, if you get an error message, type in the ENTIRE error message. If we don't know how to fix it, we have to send the entire error message to Jason, so it will save us both time if you just include everything from the beginning.

6. My tech interns will come and see if they can solve your problem7. If they cannot, they will tell Brian or me about it, and we will either fix it or send it on to the district

office.8. And please don't hesitate to follow up with us via email if it seems to be taking too long to fix the

problem so we can check into it for you to make sure your issue gets resolved quickly.

When you go to print the multi section report per Dr. Harrison's email, here are the directions in case you need help. Please bookmark / print / save / whatever you have to do to keep this link so that I don't have to send it out each time we have to print reports. (I would recommend bookmarking it in your browser so that if I ever update it, you'll always have the latest version you can go to.)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qkqQnj0eOL2v7uUNWsOCGKO2b4FvIEJ09_qJJSbzK2U/edit?usp=sharing

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DARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL’S LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERHOURS

7:30AM – 3:40PM Monday - Friday

SCHEDULINGScheduled classes that require library research should be cleared with the library media specialist at least 2 days in advance. Please give the Media Specialist at least 2 days notification if you are requesting any research items so that she may do a complete search for your requested information. No more than 6 classes will be scheduled per day, and no more than 3 days in a given week. Library research for class projects should be completed before May 15th. This will reduce the amount of books not recovered. Do not bring videos from home or businesses to use in class without permission. Doing so violates copyright laws. The school assumes no liability.

EQUIPMENTPlease sign up for equipment at least 2 days in advance. For security reasons, all equipment must be returned to the media center each school day at least 10 minutes before the bell rings. Digital cameras, camcorders, overhead projectors, TVs, LCD projectors, VCRs, and DVD players must be used on campus and are not to be taken home.

DISCIPLINEAny student who is disturbing others will be asked to leave the media center. Depending on the nature of his/her misbehavior, he/she may forfeit library/media center privileges for a set period of time.

SENDING STUDENTS TO THE LIBRARY Students may not enter the LMC at any time without an ID. Once the bell rings to report to 1st period, no students will be allowed to enter the media center without an ID and a signed pass. Please wait until the last 15 minutes of each block to send students to the library media center if a class is scheduled, and no more than 3 at a time. Many discipline problems can be alleviated if each student, upon arrival in the media center, presents a written pass with his/her purpose clearly stated, i.e., to read a magazine, to check out books, to do research, etc. If more than half the class needs to come to the media center, the teacher needs to schedule a time with the library media specialist.

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GENERAL LIBRARY RULESa. Unless a teacher has special permission (principal), under no circumstances is the

teacher to leave his/her entire class unsupervised (no teacher) with the library media specialist.

b. If a classroom teacher is absent, substitute teachers cannot bring scheduled classes to the library.

c. Students are not allowed to chew gum, eat, or drink in the library. d. Students are required to have an ID and a signed pass to enter the library, and he/she

must sign in upon entering and out before leaving e. Students are required to have an ID with an AUP sticker on the back to use the Internet.f. Teachers are asked to return all library resources as soon as they have finished using

them. Loan period for books is 2 weeks + 2 renewals, and daily for technology, magazines, and reference.

g. Teachers are asked to pass out the library over-due notices on the morning they pick them up from their boxes. The library should be told as soon as possible if a student being notified is not assigned to that period or has dropped.

All material must be checked out before removing them from the library

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PURCHASING PROCEDURES 2014-2015

SALES TAX: 8% (must be included on all orders)

Shipping costs must also be included on all orders.

Before making a school related purchase, you must complete a requisition form and RECEIVE a copy of a signed purchase order (PO) attached to a copy of your requisition.

STEP 1: Make sure the vendor you are using is one of the district approved vendors. There are some items that must be purchased from state or district contracts. These items include science equipment, any computer or electronic equipment, and classroom furniture including office furniture such as a file cabinet. This also includes ALL printer cartridges and office supplies.STEP 2: You must get a written quote for items to be purchased including set up fees, shipping, or anything the company may charge you.STEP 3: Complete a requisition form. Triplicate form is for district funding (department chairs) and the single pink sheet is for Student Activity funds (coaches and club advisors).

A. Include on the requisition form the name, address, telephone number and fax number for the vendor.

B. Your name, the school’s name and address.C. You must also include the requisition date. These items A-C may

be needed for auditing purposes.D. Your department head must verify and sign your requisition.E. You must either write an account number or provide a description

of the account that will be used to pay for the purchase.F. If you receive a discount from the vendor, you must discount each

individual item. On the requisition form, you will write the discount price in the space for “unit price”. Multiply the number

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of units you are ordering by the “unit price” to get the “total price”. THE VENDOR’S ORIGINAL PRICE DOES NOT GO ON THE REQUISITION.

G. A QUOTE MUST BE ATTACHED FROM THE COMPANY SUCH AS: EMAIL, FAX OR ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD.

Do not order books or materials on a trial basis in your name with the school’s name or address associated with the order in any way. If the company says that these items are not returned, they ultimately hold the school responsible for paying for these items. The school will not be responsible.

STEP 4: Once you receive the copy of your PO with the requisition attached, you may place the order. Make sure you give your PO number to the vendor for reference.

STEP 5: When you receive the order, you must give the packing slip and/or invoice with a copy of the purchase order to the bookkeeper immediately. Sign your name on the packing slip and write “all items received”. If items are backordered, turn in the packing slips for the items received and write on the slip that you are waiting on items that are backordered.

If anyone fails to follow these procedures and items are not requisitioned properly or invoices/packing slips not turned in

promptly, you will be held personally responsible for the payment of the items or services rendered.

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DARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

RECEIPTING GUIDELINES

Employees need to let the bookkeeper know that they will need a receipt book in advance. In some events, receipt books must be ordered from the district. Email the bookkeeper as soon as you know you will need one.

*All persons are responsible and totally liable for the all funds they receipt.

*When an error is made on a receipt, it should be voided and stapled to the carbon copy. A new receipt will have to be written.(Voided receipt must be kept with receipt book.)

*All spaces on the receipt must be filled in and the amount indicated in both letters and numbers in the appropriate spaces.

*When a teacher’s collections for the day have been made, he or she must perform the following steps:

1. Count all money collected that day2. Personal checks submitted for payment must be closely examined by the

person receiving it. Teachers must write the student’s name, homeroom section, address (if not on the check) and telephone number (if not on the check).

3. Be sure the total amount collected matches the total in the receipt book.4. Submit the receipt book with the revenue to the bookkeeper.5. A receipt will be written and receipt book returned to the teacher.

Any money collected by any staff member, teacher or coach must be turned into the bookkeeper within twenty-four hours.

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EXPECTATION FOR STUDENT CONDUCTAll discipline rules and regulations shall apply at all school functions including the regular school day, school sponsored events including extracurricular activities, student activity trips, and summer school sponsored activities.

OFFENSES AND POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES: Unacceptable behaviors are defined uniformly, but the consequences may vary depending on the degree of misconduct, the age and record of the student, any special services the student may be receiving, and the judgment of the principal or the principal’s designee.

All behaviors cannot be measured on an objective scale nor can such behaviors be attributed to the same motives. Therefore, the consequence section of these expectations for student code conduct is established as a MINIMUM guide for school officials to follow. The principal reserves the right to assess each offense on its individual merit, and on the basis of its severity, and may impose any reasonable consequence.All discipline rules and regulations shall apply at all school functions including the regular school day, school sponsored events including extracurricular activities, student activity trips, and summer school sponsored activities.

These are options that the administration has when rules have been violated and students are referred to the office. Teachers are expected to document appropriate classroom interventions prior to referring a student to the office. Teachers and administrators will refer students to guidance for counseling services help reduce or deter infractions.

In the following sections, an Administrative Hearing Request refers to a request from the school for the district’s hearing officer to hear a student’s case for a possible referral to the Alternative School, Adult Education Services, or expulsion from school.

ISS: In School Suspension—Students are sent to a room that is monitored by a staff member. The students are not allowed to attend their regular classes.

OSS: Out-of-School Suspension—Students are sent home for an infraction. The student is not allowed on any school district property or at any school function during the suspension. If the student violates this rule, he/she faces an arrest for trespassing.

Work Detail: This can be completed as an alternative to a suspension. The decision will be made by the administrator. Work detail can be held after school, during lunch or on Saturday mornings.

Tardy Lockout: This are used to identify students that are tardy to class. Tardy Lockouts are done at random at the discretion of the administration. Students caught in a tardy lockout have an option of completing work detail or serving an out of school suspension

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OFFENSE POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES1. Cutting Class/School, Leaving Class/School

without permission, Not following proper Sign-In or Sign-Out Procedures, or 10 minutes or more late for class

-Level 1 or Level 2Loss of parking may occur on 1st offense

1st Offense: 4 hours work detail or 1 day ISS2nd Offense: 8 hours. work detail or 2 days ISS and Referral to Guidance3rd Offense: 1 day OSS & Loss of driving privileges.4th Offense 2 days OSS, Parent conference. & Contract5th Offense: Administrative Hearing Request

2. Being in unauthorized areas for students:This includes, but is not limited to, posted areas and vacant classrooms without adult supervision, off-limit areas during lunch, stairwells, etc.-Level 1

1st offense: Warning or 2 to 4 hours of work detail or 1 day ISS2nd offense: 4 hours work detail or 2 day ISS and Referral to Guidance3rd offense: 8 hours work detail or 1 day OSS4th offense: 2 days OSS and loss of driving privilegesRepeated offences will result in Level II consequences

3. Profanity: (includes obscene gestures) SEE BELOW FOR TYPES Towards faculty / staff /adult in authority

-Level 2

1st offense: 2 day OSS / parent conference / loss of driving privileges and Referral to Guidance2nd offense: 3 day OSS / parent conference / contract3rd. offense: Administrative Hearing Request

Towards a student

-Level 1

1st offense: 2 to 4 hrs. work detail or 1 day ISS2nd offense: 4-8 hrs. work detail or 2 days ISS and Referral to Guidance3rd offense: 1 day OSS / Loss of driving privileges4th offense: 2 days OSS / parent conf. / contract5th offense: Administrative Hearing Request

Between students (includes general profanity not directed at a person)

-Level 1

1st offense: Warning/ISS/Work Detail2nd offense: Increase previous consequence and Referral to Guidance3rd offense: 1 day OSS / Loss of driving priv.4th offense: 2 days OSS / parent conf. / contract5th offense: Administrative Hearing Request

4. Refusal to obey School PersonnelSchool Personnel includes any staff member or volunteer that is working in the school. If visitors are on campus, this could include them also. Refusal to identify oneself or give false ID Repeated dress code offenses ***Failure to serve detention

-Level 2

1st Offense: 2 days ISS or 8 hours work detail, parent conference and Referral to Guidance2nd Offense: 1 day OSS3rd Offense: 3 days OSS4th Offense: Administrative Hearing Request***After the teacher has called home and doubled the detention, the administrator will handle as above.

5. Unauthorized presentation and/or distribution of a publication and/or unauthorized assembly

-Level 1

1st offense: 1 day ISS or 2-4 hours. work detail and confiscation of inappropriate materials and Referral to Guidance2nd offense: 2 days ISS or 8 hours. work detail and parent conference / loss of driving privilege.3rd offense: 1 day OSS4th offense: 2 day OSS / contract5th offense: Administrative Hearing Request

5. Failure to wear an ID around your neck where it is visible.-Level 1

**Infractions will be treated as Insubordination**-Students will be denied entry into the media centers.-Students may be denied entry into the cafeteria.

6. Trespassing/Loitering SEE BELOW FOR TYPES Being on campus when assigned OSS

-Level 2 or Level 3

1st offense: Additional day OSS and a possible Trespassing complaint filed2nd. Offense: 2 add. Days OSS and Trespassing complaint filed3rd offense: Trespassing complaint filed and an Administrative Hearing Request

OFFENSE POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES7. Extortion: Obtaining money, goods, or services

through threats or intimidation.

-Level 3

1st offense: Administrative Hearing Request/ notification of law enforcement.

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8. Verbal Assault: (threat to do harm) Toward an adult in authority or their family

-Level 3

1st offense: 3 days OSS / Possible rec. for expulsion / possible criminal charges/ contract and Referral to Guidance2nd offense: Administrative Hearing Request

9. Toward a student

-Level 2 or Level 3

1st offense: 2-4 hours work detail or 1 day ISS2nd offense: 8 hours. work detail or 2 days ISS and Referral to Guidance3rd offense: 1 day OSS / loss of driving privilege.4th offense: 2 day OSS / parent conference / contract5th offense: Administrative Hearing Request

10. Horseplay: Shoving, pushing, or tripping that could result in student injury or cause damage to property.

-Level 1 or Level 2

1st offense: 2 to 4 hours work detail or 1 day ISS2nd offense: 4 hours work detail or 1 day ISS and Referral to Guidance3rd offense: Treated as a FIGHTING OFFENSE

11. Fighting: (Includes inciting others to violence or provoking a fight.) At any school sponsored activity on or off campus.

-Level 2

1st offense: 5-10 days OSS / Remind parent of 2nd offense (expulsion from school) / contract/Law enforcement notified/ and Referral to Guidance2nd offense: Administrative Hearing Request /Law enforcement notified.

12. Threatening, arguing, or encouraging a fight may be dealt with as a fight.-Level 2

13. Insubordination Disrespectful (profanity) language Defiance of authority Running from an adult Lying to an adult Failure to report to the ISS room or discipline office

when given a referral ( can be cutting ) -Level 1 or Level 2

1st offense: Two days2nd offense: ISS1 day OSS / parent conference/ loss of driving privilege/ and Referred to Guidance

3rd offense: 2 days OSS/contract4th offense: Administrative Hearing Request

14. Forging, changing, and/or destroying school or parental documents.

-Level 1 or Level 2

1st offense: 1 day ISS or 4 hours work detail2nd offense: 2 days ISS or 8 hours work detail and Referred to Guidance3rd offense: 1 day OSS & loss of driving privileges.4th offense: 2 days OSS, parent conference & contract5th offense: Administrative Hearing Request

15. Classroom Disruption

-Level 1 or Level 2

1st offense: Warning or 2-4 hours work detail or ISS 2nd offense: 4 hours work detail or 1 day ISS and Referred to Guidance3rd offense: 8 hours work detail or 2 days ISS4th offense: 2 days OSS and loss of driving privilege5th offense: 2 days OSS, parent conference and contract6th offense: Administrative Hearing Request

OFFENSE POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES16. Dress code violation

-Level 1

1st offense: change of clothes/turn clothes insideout / cover with sweater, jacket, etc. or remain in ISS.2nd offense: Treat as insubordination (see #13 offense)and Referred to Guidance

17. Tobacco products and materials on campus:-Such as lighters, matches, papers, etc. Use, possession, and/or transmission of tobacco or look-a-like tobacco products. This includes all smokeless tobacco products also.-Level 1 or Level 2

SRO will issue ticket for $100 to$1,000-All smoking materials will be confiscated and destroyed by the school administrator.

18. Failure to serve work detail

-Level 1

1st Offense: 1-4 hours = One day Out-of-School Suspension2nd Offense: 5-8 hours = Three days OSS and the student will not be given work detail as an option anymore for the school year

19. Use of drugs / Alcohol / narcotics Possession of paraphernalia normally associated with the use of controlled substances

1st offense: 3 days OSS Confiscation of all illegal items / possible criminal charges / contract and Referred to Guidance2nd offense: Administrative Hearing Request

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-Level 2 or Level 320. Selling and/or distribution of drugs, alcohol, or

narcotics. (could include look-a-like substances)-Level 3

1st offense: Administrative Hearing Request/ criminal charges filed

21. Minor theft / destruction:(Value under $20)-Level 2

1st offense: 2 days OSS / Parent Conf. / pay restitution and Referred to Guidance2nd offense: Administrative Hearing Request

22. Major theft / destruction:(Value over $20)-Level 2 or Level 3

1st offense: 3 days OSS / Pay restitution / possible notification of law enforcement / contract and Referred to Guidance2nd offense: Administrative Hearing Request

23. Internet violations,unauthorized use orinappropriate use of the computer or network system.-Level 1 or Level 2

Consequences will be in accordance with the Darlington County School District’s Internet Usage Policy

24. Weapons (on person, in lockers, in or on vehicles): (includes possession, handling, transmission, use or attempt to use) shall include, but not limited to, guns of any kind, knives of any kind, bats, clubs, pipes, mace like or pepper like sprays, explosives of any kind, ice picks, slingshots, blackjacks, knuckles, razors or razor blades (except for shaving as on an overnight school sponsored trip)

-Level 3

1st offense: Notification of law enforcement and Administrative Hearing Request

LOOK-A-LIKE WEAPONS CAN BE TREATED AS A “REAL” WEAPON.

25. Laser pointers, paging / communication anddevices such as cellular telephones-Level 1

1st offense: The visible or in-use devise will be confiscated by the administration and only returned to a parent within 30 days.2nd offense: Returned at the end of the school year

26. Possession or discharging fireworks (other than those considered in the weapons section - non-explosive)

-Level 1 or Level 2

1st offense: Confiscate materials / Principal’s discretion / notify parents / possible law enforcement notification if endangerment is involved.

27. False fire alarm / Bomb threats or threats of arson.

-Level 3

1st offense: Report to law enforcement officials / Administrative Hearing Request

OFFENSE POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES28. Damage, destruction, vandalism of school

property.

-Level 2 or Level 3

1st offense: Full restitution by payment or repair / Discretion of Principal based on severity of offense / possible referral to law enforcement/ Administrative Hearing Request

29. Tardy for school / classStudents are expected to be in class on time. Because tardies also result in a disruption to instructional time, repeated offences result in disciplinary actions. The administration will conduct random tardy lockouts where students will be issued ISS or work detail for that offense.

**This is for tardy not addressed by the Tardy Lockout**-Level 1 or Level 2Tardies can lead to loss of credit

1st Tardy: Warning2nd Tardy: Teacher will call parent3rd Tardy: Student will serve detention with teacher before school, after school (only with verbal or signed parent notification), or during lunch4th Tardy: Student referred to Guidance by Classroom Teacher via email (Tardy Conference held). Student will also serve detention with teacher before school, after school (only with verbal or signed parent notification), or during lunch5th Tardy: Teacher will write referral – student will serve detention with an administrator or ISS for that class period (teacher must document prior steps)6th Tardy: Referral – 1/2 day ISS and parent contact8th Tardy: Referral- 1/2 day ISS and parent contact10th Tardy: Referral- 1 day ISS and parent contact12th Tardy: Referral – 2 days ISS and parent conference and loss of driving privileges for the remainder of the semester14th Tardy: Referral – Overnight OSS/ Parent must bring student back to school and sign Probation notice.15th Tardy: Referral – 1 day OSS and parent contact16th Tardy: Referral – 2 day OSS and parent contact18th Tardy: Referral – minimum 3 days OSS and possible administrative hearing

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*Tardy Policy resets at semester

30. Sexual harassment: Unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature. Conduct of a sexual nature may include verbal sexual advances, including subtle pressure for sexual activity, physical contact including touching, pinching, patting or brushing against; comments regarding physical or personality characteristics of a sexual nature; sexually oriented kidding, teasing, or jokes. Such conduct is specifically prohibited.

-Level 2 or Level 3

1st offense: 3 day OSS / parentconference / contract / possible criminal charges filed.2nd offense: Administrative Hearing Request and criminal charges will be filed

***Principal may use any step depending on the severity of the offense.

***All victims must report complaints directly to a teacher, counselor, or administrator in a timely manner.

31. Hat, Headbands, Do -rags, and any other headgear will not be worn in any building.

-Level 1

Any Offense: Headgear will be taken and not returned

32. Bus Infractions:Any steps may be skipped due to the severity of the offense.Fights associated with the bus will also be treated as a fight at school.

-Level 1 or Level 2

1st offense: Warning unless severe case2nd offense: 1 week conditional suspension with parent conference3rd offense: 1 week suspension and Referred to Guidance4th offense: 2 week suspension5th offense: Recommended for a full year expulsion from the bus

OFFENSE POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES30. Cheating or Plagiarism: 1st offense: No credit for the assignment / disciplinary referral / loss of exam

exemption ifapplicable for all classes / parent conference and Referred to Guidance2nd offense: same as above and 2 day ISS or 8 hours. work detail3rd offense: same as 1st offense and 2 days 0SS, a parent conference and contract4th offense: 4day OSS5th offense: Administrative Hearing Request

31. Gambling: playing cards, dice, flipping coins, etc. 1st offense: Confiscate all materials, warning on a referral and notify parent2nd Offense: 4 hours work detail or 1 day ISS / parent conference and Referred to Guidance3rd offense: 2 days ISS or 8 hours work detail / loss of driving privilege4th offense: 1 day OSS / parent conferenceAdditional Infractions will be treated as a Level II

32. Displays of affection: Kissing, intimate touching, etc.

-Level 1 or Level 2

1st offense: warning on referral and notify parents2nd offense: 1 day ISS or 4 hours. work detail / parent notification and Referred to Guidance3rd offense: 2 days ISS or 8 hours. work detail / parent conference4th offense: 1 day OSS / parent notification / parent conference / loss of driving privileges.5th offense: 3 day OSS / parent notification / contractAdditional Infractions: Administrative Hearing Request

33. Littering: Intentionally discarding paper, GUM, food, drink containers, etc. on school property.

-Level 1

1st offense: 4 hours work detail or 1 day ISS / use last 15 min. of lunch period to pick up trash either same day or next day.2nd offense: Parent notification / 8 hours work detail or 2 days ISS3rd offense: Discretion of principal / possible OSS / parent contact

34. Cell PhonesLevel 1

1st Offense: phone will be confiscated and returned only to parent after school hours. Phone contract will be signed at this time.2nd offense: phone will be confiscated and only returned to parent at the end of the school year.If the offense disrupts class 1st offense 1 day of SED or ISS2nd offense 1 day ISS and possible OSSRefusal to turn over phone to an administrator will result in an immediate suspension and parent conference.(Additionally any student who initially refuses to turn over a phone to an administrator loses all rights to possess a cell phone at school for the remainder of the year and additional referrals for this violation will result in recommendation for expulsion

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Student ID Procedures

Purpose of the student ID:

All DHS students are required to wear a student ID to ensure the safety of your child as well as the other children at Darlington High School. We do, unfortunately, have non-students who attempt to come on our campus, and the student ID allows us to identify these students in a timely manner for the safety of our students. We are asking for your help in making our campus a safe place for our students to learn.

Consequences of not wearing/possessing the ID:

1st violation: Warning

2nd violation: Lunch Detention

3rd violation: Lunch Detention

4th violation: In School Suspension- remainder of the day

5th violation: In School Suspension- remainder of the day

6th violation: Over Night Suspension/ Parent Conference

7th violation: Out of School Suspension- 1 day

8th Violation: Out of School Suspension- 1 day

9th Violation: Over Night Suspension/ Parent Conference

10th Violation: Evening School (2-4 weeks) Return on School Probation

A $5 fee for each additional ID card will be assessed if a new ID is printed. Students on campus without an ID will automatically be printed a new ID and charged the $5 fee.

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Tardy Procedures

1st Tardy: Warning

2nd & 3rd Tardy: Parent Notification: Student writes note that is sent home

4th - 7th Tardy: Lunch Detention: Student writes note that is sent home

8th - 9th Tardy: In School Detention (Served Immediately)

10th Tardy: Over Night Suspension/ Parent Conference with Administrator

11th - 13th Tardy: In School Suspension- 1 day

14th - 15th Tardy: In School Suspension- 2 days

16th Tardy: Over Night Suspension/ Parent Conference with Administrator

17th - 19th Tardy: Out of School Suspension- 1 days

20th Tardy: Out of School Suspension- 2 days

21st Tardy: Evening School (2-4 weeks) Return on School Probation

Tardies are cumulative for all classes After tardy bell sounds all tardy students must report to tardy sweep office

immediately. Failure to do so will result in OSS for cutting.

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Electronic DevicesElectronic devices are defined as: cell phones, IPODS, music playing devices.

Electronic devices are not permitted to be used on campus during the school day. Headphones, IPODS, other music playing devices are not allowed to be out during the school day. Cell phones and other electronic devices may be on campus but must be turned off at all times per district policy. A new addition to the board policy this year, is that all electronic devices must be kept in a book bag, locker, or car. Students cannot have electronic devices on them at any point during the day. They must be out of sight at all times.

Consequences of procedure violation:

1st violation- confiscation of device and returned to parent after school hours (3:15-4pm)(No electronic device will be returned to students or parents during the school day)

2nd violation- confiscation of device and returned at the end of the school year(The school will not be responsible for any item that lost in this process per district policy)

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Darlington High School Fire Drill Procedures

1. The office will notify the school by utilizing a tone signal, an announcement, or the fire alarm

2. Teachers should follow their evacuation maps to their designated site 100ft. away from building

3. Move as quickly as safely possible

4. Check Roll

5. Display color code card

6. Remain in designated area until signal is given to return to class

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Darlington High SchoolUnwanted Intruder Procedures

1. The office will notify the school by utilizing the P.A. system with the announcement “We are now conducting a lock down drill.”

2. Teachers should notify the principal or school office of an intruder’s presence in the building by using the classroom phone.

3. Teachers should stay with and protect students, provide first aid if needed, and take roll.

4. Move students into the classroom and close and lock classroom doors, allowing only authorized persons to enter.

5. Move students away from doors and windows.

6. In the event of gun shots, direct students to assume to prone position away from doors and windows.

7. Keep office advised of developing situations through the classroom phone.

8. Please do not contact outside persons by phone or computer (other than 911 if needed). These people may attempt to contact the school which will tie up phone lines and hinder contact with emergency personnel.

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Tornado Procedures, Precautions, and Placements for Drills

When tone or signal is given

A. Precautions Move to your designated area as orderly as possible Turn out all classroom lights Close all classroom doors (Gas outlets should be turned off) Be seated on the floor with your back to the wall; place your face downward toward

your knees Stay away from windows Stay in your designated area until the alert is over and the verbal command to return to

class is given

B. Placement

Main Building Downstairs Classrooms- Move away from windows and against wall closest to hallway

Main Building Upstairs Classrooms Down nearest stairwell in downstairs hallways and in library (In library against hall area nearest ramp)

Science Wing- Downstairs classes plan to accommodate other classes (move away from windows and against inside walls

Science Wing- Upstairs- Rms. 291 and 292 go in ART classroom Rms. 288 and 291 go in Home Ec. Classroom Rms. 281 and 282 go in Home Ec. Kitchen area and Rm.

189 9th Grade Bld. In nearest hallway

GYM- Against the wall in the hallway nearest the boy’s locker room Band and Chorus- against the inside walls nearest closest and storage areas JROTC, Shop, and Weight Rm. Against inside walls Cafeteria- in Canteen Rm. and in pizza line area

Office and Guidance- Hallway nearest mail boxes

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Darlington High SchoolEarthquake Drill Procedures

1. Signal will be announced “Duck and Cover” or an alert siren over the public address system.

2. Teachers should instruct students to move away from the windows, shelves, heavy objects, and furniture that may fall.

3. Take cover under desks or tables.

4. Keep students inside unless told to evacuate.

5. Stay under shelter unless told to evacuate.

6. Stay under shelter until the “all clear” is given.

7. Teachers should call the roll and place color cards in door and window to indicate status of class.

8. In a lab, extinguish all burners before taking cover and warn students to stand clear of hazardous chemicals.

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Darlington High SchoolBomb Threat Procedures

1. The following announcement will be made. “We are now activating a bomb threat evacuation drill; please make sure all cell phones and electronic devices are turned off.”

2. DO NOT use cell phones, computers, or any electronic devices.

3. Teachers should evacuate students to designated areas.

4. Call roll.

5. Use color cards to indicate status of class.

6. Administrators may not use Radios until 100 ft. away from building so please be alert to visual signals.

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DHS Clubs and Student Organization 2014-2015

Science Club – ?

Key Club – Kimrey/Garrett

Fellowship of Christian Athletes – Howell

Pep Club – Paul/Stroman

Songwriters Club – Jett

Anchor Club –

Flawless Falcons Step Team – Paul/Ketter

L.O.L./Live Out Loud – Ketter

Gospel Choir – Ham-Williams

National Art Honor Society – M. Williams

National Honor Society – Flowers

JAG Career Association – N. Wingate

Student Government – DeStefano

JROTC Rifle Team –

JROTC Drill Team/Color Guard – SGT Williams

First Steps Parenting – M. Wright

Yearbook Staff – Case/Jett

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DARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOLGIRLS TENNIS 2014

Date Opponent Location Time

Tuesday August 26 Hannah-Pamplico Hannah-Pamplico 4:30

Tuesday September 2 Marion Darlington 5:00Thursday September 4 East Clarendon East Clarendon 5:00

Monday September 8 Camden Darlington 4:30Tuesday September 9 South Florence Darlington 5:00Thursday September 11 South Florence South Florence 5:00

Monday September 15 Cheraw Darlington 4:30Tuesday September 16 Manning* Manning 5:00

Monday September 22 Camden Camden 4:30Thursday September 25 Cheraw Cheraw 4:30

Tuesday September 30 Hartsville* Hartsville 5:00Thursday October 2 East Clarendon Darlington 5:00

Tuesday October 7 Manning* Darlington 5:00Thursday October 9 Marion Marion 5:00

Tuesday October 14 Hartsville* Darlington 5:00Thursday October 16 Hannah-Pamplico Darlington** 4:30

Wednesday October 22 State Playoffs TBD TBD

* = Region Matches**= Senior Night

Head Coach: Spencer Tyner (843) 307-8796Athletic Director: Phil Jones (843) 398-2971Principal: Dr. Greg Harrison

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Darlington High SchoolVolleyball

Falcons Nest Gym

Scrimmage8/12 (Tues) @ South Florence, 5:30pm8/19 (Tues) vs. West Florence, 5:30pm

8/21 vs. South Florence, 5:30pm

Regular Season8/28 (Thurs) @ West Florence (Tri-Match), 5:30pm

9/4 (Thurs) vs. Wilson, 5:30pm9/15 (Mon) @ McBee, 5pm

9/16 (Tues) vs. Hartsville*, 5:30pm9/18 (Thurs) @ Crestwood*, 6pm

9/22 (Mon) @ Wilson, 5:30pm9/23 (Tues) vs Lakewood*, 5:30pm

9/25 (Thurs) vs. McBee, 5pm9/30 (Tues) vs. Marlboro Co*, 5:30pm*

10/2 (Thurs) @ Hartsville*, 5:30pm10/6 (Mon) vs Cheraw, 6pm

10/7 (Tues) vs. Crestwood*, 6pm10/9 (Thurs) @ Lakewood*, 5:30pm

10/15 (Wed) @ Cheraw, 6pm10/16 (Thurs) @ Marlboro Co*, 5:30pm

*Region 6-3A MatchesJV Matches

Varsity Volleyball Coach Jessica DeStefano:Cell 412-496-9719 JV Volleyball Coach Pam Frick

Athletics Director: Phil JonesPrincipal: Dr. Greg Harrison

Phone #: 843-398-2730

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Movie/Video Request

Teacher’s Name____________________________________________________

Subject___________________________________________________________

Amount of Class time allocated for viewing_________________

How will this movie/video enhance your classroom instruction? __________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Movie/Video Title_______________________________________________________________

Rating (If any) __________________________________________________________________

Please go to the following website and attached the rating and synopsis if available.

http://www.imdb.com/

Bottom Portion to be Completed by Administrator

Approved_____________________

Declined_____________________

Special Instructions_______________________________________________________________

Administrator’s Signature_____________________________________________

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IJOA-E(2)8/04

Field Trip Permission FormDear Parents:

On _______________ (date) our school will sponsor a field trip to __________________________ for all ________ graders. While in __________________________, the students will ________________

(Describe trip in detail, including the activities in which the students will engage.)

This field trip will require transportation using State-operated school buses, school activity buses, or other District-owned and operated vehicles. Although these vehicles are insured by the District, we strongly encourage parents to obtain either school or private insurance for the additional protection of their children. If you do not already have school insurance, you may obtain information on it from the Principal.

Please check the appropriate space indicating your decision regarding the participation of your child in the field trip described in Form A.

_____ 1. My child has my permission to participate in the field trip described in Form A. In the event that my child is injured or becomes ill during the trip, the school sponsor has my permission to transport my child to the best available location for medication attention.______________________________________ ______________________Parent’s Signature Date

_____ 2. My child does not have my permission to participate in the field trip described on Form A.______________________________________ ______________________Parent’s Signature Date

Please return to _________________________(teacher) by _______________(Date)

IJOA-E(3)8/04

Field Trip Permission Form – Form A

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Date of Trip: ____________________Destination: ______________________________________________Time and Date of Departure: _____________ _____________Time and Date of Return: _____________ _____________Mode of Transportation: ________________________________Lodging: _______________________________________________Cost to Student: ___________________Chaperone(s): _____________________________________________Person Responsible: _________________________________________Purpose of Trip/Activities: ___________________________________Description of Activities: _____________________________________

_________________________________________________________

STUDENT INFORMATION:Student Allergies: ______________________________________Student Medication: ______________________________________Name of Insurance Company: _________________________________Policy Number: ________________________________________ ____________________________Student Name Parent/Guardian Signature

_________________________ _______________________________Phone Number Date

IJOA-E(4)

Group Accident Coverage – Tripster Policy

This form is to be completed for any coverage you request for group accident coverage under the Tripster Policy.

Date(s) of trip (inclusive): ______________________________________

Place of origin: _______________________________________________

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Destination: __________________________________________________

Transportation provided: (example: bus, car, van, etc.)

______________________________________________________________

Number of Students: _____________Number of Adults: _____________

Total Number of People: _____________

______________________________Signature______________________________School/Location______________________________Date

IJOA-E(5)

Field Trip Destination Information

Our class will be taking a field trip to ______________________

on _____________. We are planning to leave at _________________

and returning at ________________________.

Name of destination: ________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________

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Telephone number: __________________________________________

Contact person: ____________________________________________

Route to be taken: _________________________________________

Teacher: ________________________ Date: ______________

IJOA-E(6)____________________

School___________

Date

Who: ____________________ Where: ______________________

When: ___________________ ____________ ____________Month Day Year Depart Time Return

Date/Time

Transportation: ____________________________________________

Number of Students: _________ Number of Parents: ____________

*Purpose of Trip: ___________________________________________

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______________________ _______________________Teacher Principal** Superintendent/Designee __________________________________

*Please explain purpose of trip and give details for transportation, chaperones, finances, etc.

** Superintendent/Designee signature required only for overnight trips.

IJOA-E (7)

Rt. ______ School _________________Bus Driver ________________________Monitor __________________________

FRONT OF BUSA. _____________________ _______________________

_____________________ ____________________________________________ _______________________

B. _____________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ _______________________

C. _____________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ _______________________

D. _____________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ _______________________

E. _____________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ _______________________

F. _____________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ _______________________

G. _____________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ _______________________

H. _____________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ _______________________

I. _____________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ _______________________

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J. _____________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ _______________________

IJOA-E(1)

Field Trip Checklist

The following information needs to be completed for all field trips. A folder with information marked with an asterisk (*) must be left with the principal on the day of the field trip.

_____ 1. School permission form (IJOA-E6) must be signed and approved by the Principal at least 10 days prior to the trip.

_____*2. Bus contract or completed application for chartered buses.*_____ 3. Identification for each student/teacher/adult. The identification must include the following information:

A. Student’s nameB. Teacher’s nameC. School’s nameD. City and StateE. School telephone numberF. Home telephone number

_____*4. Parental permission slips for each student.*_____*5. Complete list of occupants on each bus. Make copies as necessary. Add names to bus seating chart.*_____*6. List of students not participating in the field trip. Make copies as necessary.*_____ 7. Arrangements have been made for another teacher to keep any children not participating in the field trip. Work/activities have been provided for the students left at school._____ 8. Cafeteria manager has been notified at least one week in advance if lunch will not be eaten at school._____ 9. Arrangements have been made for lunch if it is to be provided away

from school._____*10.The field trip route has been left in the office. Example: The bus will be traveling to Columbia on Highway 401 to I-20 to Columbia.*_____*11.The estimated time of arrival back at school with arrangements made for student pickup if the arrival time is after dismissal time.*_____ 12. All special area teachers have been notified of any students who will

be going on the trip so that schedules can be adjusted accordingly.

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DARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOLREQUEST FOR FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY

2014-2015

CLUB_______________________________________________________

FACULTY SPONSOR_________________________________________

DESCRIPTION OF FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY___________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________ NUMBER OF STUDENTS SELLING____________________________

DATE SALE BEGINS___________________________________________

DATE SALE ENDS_____________________________________________

MONEY RAISED FOR__________________________________________ONCE ABOVE ITEMS ARE COMPLETED, TURN THIS FORM INTO THE BOOKKEEPER. YOU WILL RECEIVE A COPY OF APPROVED FORM FROM THE BOOKKEEPER. ONCE YOU RECEIVE APPROVED FORM, THEN YOU MAY PROCEED WITH YOUR FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY.

Athletic Director________________________________________________

APPROVED BY PRINCIPAL_____________________________________**this form must be approved by Principal and placed on file in the bookkeeper’s office prior to fundraiser**all athletic fund raising must be approved by Athletic Director and Principal**all funds collected must be receipted in bookkeeper’s office within 24 hours of collecting**purchasing procedures must be followed prior to any purchasing needed for fund raising

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RECORD OF CLASS SETS OF STATE-OWNED TEXTBOOKS

Teacher ___________________________________# of Books_________

Title of Textbook______________________________________________

Teacher’s Name Book #

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Record of State-Owned Textbooks Issued to Students

Teacher _____________________________Period ______________Subject____________________

Title and Publisher of Textbook _________________________________________________________

Book #

Student's Name

Date Receive

d/ Student's Initials

Condition of Textbook

Date Collected

/ Student's

Initials

Condition of Textbook

1 Good Fair Poor Good Fair Poor2 Good Fair Poor Good Fair Poor3 Good Fair Poor Good Fair Poor4 Good Fair Poor Good Fair Poor5 Good Fair Poor Good Fair Poor6 Good Fair Poor Good Fair Poor7 Good Fair Poor Good Fair Poor8 Good Fair Poor Good Fair Poor9 Good Fair Poor Good Fair Poor

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Quarterly Check of Textbooks issued to students

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Teacher _____________________________ Period ______________

Title and Publisher of Textbook _________________________________________________________

Student's Name Book #1st

Quarter Book Check

2nd Quarter Book check

3rd Quarter Book Check

4th Quarter Book Check

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Darlington High SchoolLost/Damaged Textbook Notification Form

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Semester: _______________ Date:_________________

Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________

Teacher’s Name: _____________________________________________________

Name of Course: _____________________________________________________

Name of Textbook: _____________________________________________________

Lost _____ Replacement Price: _______________

OR

Damaged _____ Fine for damage: _______________

Description of Damage: _______________________________________________

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August 2014

Dear Parent or Guardian,

Your child has been issued ____________________________, a textbook that will be used in his/her______________________ class. Please be aware that if your child loses or damages the book, the school district requires a charge for the cost of the book. This can affect whether or not your child receives a report card or participates in extracurricular activities. All obligations must be settled before the end of this school year. It is the responsibility of the student to immediately inform his/her teacher if he/she receives a book that was damaged by another student. We can only track the book back to the previous user.

This information has been reviewed in class with the students. Please free to contact me at any time by calling the school office.

Sincerely,

Robbie Smith

Assistant PrincipalTextbook Coordinator

For more information, please visit our website at http://dhs.dcsdschools.org or scan this code with your smartphone or tablet.

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HEALTH OFFICE REFERRAL – Darlington High School Darlington, SC

Student’s Name _____________________ Date ______________2014/2015

*Referring Instructor ____________________*Time that student leaves the classroom ________ [ ] c/o abdominal discomfort [ ] c/o headache [ ] Campus INJURY [ ] nausea; vomiting [ ] c/o earache _________________ [ ] breathing difficulty [ ] skin rash or lesion _________________ [ ] cough; congestion [ ] irritated eyes [ ] TEMP Assessment [ ] c/o sore throat [ ] hygiene (counseling; product) [ ] OTHER _______________________________

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NURSE NOTES [ ] Student declined offer to notify parent / guardian [ ] First-Aid provided [ ] TPR ________________________ B/P _________ [ ] Remained in waiting area [ ] Parent / Guardian notified [ ] UNABLE to locate a parent / guardian [ ] Voice Message provided [ ] UNABLE to record a voice message [ ] Parent / Guardian requests that student return to class [ ] Parent / Guardian without transportation [ ] Parent / guardian expected soon for sign-out [ ] Parent / guardian expected soon for administration of medication [ ] NO MEDICATION HAS BEEN MADE AVAILABLE BY A PARENT / GUARDIAN [ ] Medication Provided ____________________________________________________________ Nurses Notes: ____________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Name of Parent / Guardian Contact ______________________________ Telephone # ____________________________ Time that student is dismissed from the HEALTH OFFICE ___________

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DHS School Counseling PassPlease check the reason the student is being sent to the counseling office.______ Academic (High School or College) _______Personal/Social  _______Career  _____________________________ Teacher Signature_________________Date _____________Time______________________________Counselor Signature __________ Time

DHS School Counseling PassPlease check the reason the student is being sent to the counseling office.______ Academic (High School or College) _______Personal/Social  _______Career  _____________________________ Teacher Signature_________________Date _____________Time______________________________Counselor Signature __________ Time

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