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SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Our school resource officer has several years of law enforcement experience. His responsibilities include assisting in the safety and well-being of thestudents and staff at the school. Our school resource officer is on campus daily.

IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISS)

Students who do not follow school rules may be sent to the ISS room and a parent will be notified. The ISS room is supervised at all times. In the ISSroom, students write a plan to improve their behavior and become more responsible. Student work will be sent to the IS S room when possible, but it is t heresponsibility of the student to make up all missed class work.

Code of Student Conduct – Violations and Consequences

The faculty and staff of Sandy Grove Middle School believe that effective discipline is essential to learning. We are certain that students’ pride intheir school and accomplishments, together with respect for themselves and for others, will provide a successful experience at SGMS. Students can expecta positive, nurturing relationship with our faculty, staff, and administration. Each student is legally entitled to an education free from distractions caused by inappropriate behavior. We further believe that a role of the school is to support parents, guardians, and the community in teaching responsible behavior.

The Hoke County Board of Education has established Code of Student Conduct that formulates and sets forth rules with regard to the conduct of 

students in the Hoke County Public Schools. The Code of Conduct shall apply to every student, at any time, on school property or while participating inany school sponsored event. The Hoke County Code of Conduct is a general set of rules. Within this code, administrators and teachers have the right toenhance this code for the betterment of the campus or classroom. These violations will result in a disciplinary action as determined proper by the buildingadministrators including in-school suspension (ISS Room), short-term suspension, long-term suspension, and other disciplinary measures as deemednecessary.

When a school official learns or reasonably believes that any student has violated any Board or school policy, rule or regulation that may also be acriminal violation of the laws of the United States or other State of North Carolina, he/she shall determine whether it is necessary or appropriate to reportsuch violation to the proper law enforcement. In such cases, school officials shall cooperate fully with the law enforcement agency; however, internal

disciplinary proceedings shall proceed independently from the criminal investigation and prosecution.

ViolationsThis includes, but isn’t limited to:

First Offense Second Offense Third and Repeated Offenses

Inappropriate Items on School Property

• Electronic DevicesWarning

Confiscation of item. Parentmay retrieve item at the end of 

the day.

Administrative Decision

Use of Cell Phone during School Day(calls, texting, etc.)

Confiscation of item. Parent

may retrieve item at the end of the school day.

Confiscation of item. Parent

may retrieve item at the end of the current grading period.

Confiscation of item. Parent may

retrieve item at the end of thecurrent semester.

Integrity

• Cheating

•Falsification of information

May result in short-termsuspension or assignment to an

alternative education program.

May result in short-termsuspension or assignment to

alternative education program.

Will result in assignment toalternative education program or 

long-term suspension.Technology Misuse

One day ISS / May lose

computer privileges

Two days ISS and loss of 

 privilegesAdministrative Decision

Dress Code ViolationISS one Elective and contact

 parent for appropriate clothing

ISS two Electives and contact

 parent for appropriate clothingAdministrative Decision

Disruptive Behavior 

• Disrespect

• Excessive Talking

• Failure to keep hands, feet,

objects to self 

• Horseplay

• Profanity

• Sexual Offenses

• Possession of a Weapon

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Fighting 3 - 5 days Suspension3 – 10 days Suspension(Recommendation for reassignment)

Will result in assignment toalternative education program or long-term suspension

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Com mu nica ting Threa ts to a Stu de nt 3 - 5 d ay s ISS or sh or t- te rm 3 – 1 0 d ay s sho rt -t erm Adm in is tr at iv e Dec is io n

SCHOOL BUSES

In order to assure a safe ride to and from school, discipline on the bus is essential. Any student who rides a bus is under the direct authorityof the principal, teacher on duty, and school bus driver. Any student that refuses to comply with the r ules and regulations on the bus will bereferred for disciplinary action.

SANDY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK 

The faculty, staff, and administration welcome you to Sandy Grove Middle School. It is our sincere hope that you will find this year chaland rewarding. Your success in school will depend upon the development of effective study habits, perceptive listening skills, and the pra

attendance. Furthermore, by working together we will ensure that your child is career and college ready.

Sincerely,Ms. Erica Fortenberry, PrincipalMr. Shawn O’Connor-Assistant PrincipalMs. Tonja McGill , Principal (Intern)

Hoke County Schools Mission StatementOur mission is that all Hoke County Schools’ students will graduate from high school globally-competitive for work and poeducation and prepared for life in the 21 st century.

SCHOOL DAY/ DROP OFF PROCEDURES (AM)Students using private transportation are welcome on campus beginning at 8:00 a.m. Buses will unload at 8:00 a.m.; breakfaserved and the instructional day will begin at 8:25 a.m. Students arriving after 8:25 a.m. (in private transportation) are tardyin at the front office. School will be dismissed at 3:30 p.m.

PICKING UP/SIGN OUT PROCEDURES ( PM)All cars must remain in a single line to help ensure the safety of the students. In order to maintain order within the school dcheck out after 3:00 will not be permitted. Parents/Guardian must present a valid picture ID to pick up a student (even if themember knows the parent). If you are not the parent you must be on the student’s emergency contact list. If your name is noyou will not be permitted to sign out the student.

TARDIES

Students should always be on time for school. This enables them to have a productive day and reduces classroom interruptito schedule appointments after school whenever possible. Students who commit tardiness or truancy offenses shall not be sudisciplinary consequences in excess of two (2) day short-term suspension, for each such offense. G.S. 115C-390.2(d).

VISITORS/VOLUNTEERS/PTOWe welcome all parents to visit and to volunteer at Sandy Grove Middle School. All visitors, including parents, must repoffice to get a visitor’s badge before going any place on campus. In order to reduce interruptions in class, we ask parentappointment to meet with your child’s teacher(s) during their planning time, before or after school. It is important that all avdedicated to teaching and learning during the course of the school day and visitors interrupt the learning process. Students ato bring guests to school. We will accept PTO members at open house for which include a $6.00 membership fee.

SCHOOL FEES

School fees are $13.00. Included in this fee is the locker, lock rental, and agenda. All school fees are used in your child’s cladditional materials and supplies. If a student should damage a lock, the replacement will be $10.00. If a student need lose replacement fee is $3.00. All students are required to have a locker and are not permitted to have a personal lock. In order tosafe and orderly environment, students are not allowed to carry book bags or knapsacks during the school day.

ATTENDANCEEvery student is expected to be in attendance each day school is in session. However, circumstances may prevent a student

school. Students must attend 165 days of school. Students that do not meet this requirement may not receive credit.1. Students who miss more than 15 days may be retained.2. IF a student is absent for a majority of a class period, an absence will be recorded for the class. Excessive tardiness may rdisciplinary action.3. Absences due to school sponsored events or student representation for the school at school-sanctioned function will receivexemption.4. Attendance is required on the day of any school function if the student plans to participate in the scheduled game or activ principal reserves the right to waive absences on a case-by-case basis.

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OUR SCHOOL RULES

PAWS“Panthers on the

Prowl”Classrooms Hallway Cafeteria Assembly Bathroom School Bus

“P”Perfection

Pay attention to persontalking

Use quiet voicesClean up after 

yourself Applaud appropriately Go in and out quickly

Have all possessionswhen you get on and

off the bus

“A”Achievement

Be prepared withmaterials and work 

Get everythingyou need from

your locker 

Make one tripthrough the line

Pay attention to persontalking

Respect other  peoples’ space

Immediately follow bus driver’s directions

“W”Well Behaved

Set goals to make better grades

Keep to the rightand give others

space

Have lunch number and money ready

Sit quietly withoutdisruptions

Use facilities properly

Act as a role model

“S”Safety

Keep hands and feet toyourself 

Walk Push in chairsKeep hands and feet to

yourself Keep bathrooms

cleanStay in your seat

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

Internet access is now available to students and teachers at SGMS. The internet provides learning experiences for students and teachers. Students can onlyuse the internet on school campus for instructional purposes. Any student who violates this request is in direct violation of the signed agreement for technology use and it will result in disciplinary action.

TELEPHONE/CELL PHONE USEStudents may use the telephone in case of emergencies. Teachers are to send students to the office if there is an emergency. Parents, friends, and relatives

are not to call students unless there is an emergency. Students are responsible for all personal electronic devices.

REPORT CARDS/PARENT CONFERENCES PROGRESS REPORTS

 November 7th September 30thJanuary 30th December 5thApril 4th February 26thJune 11th May 7th

GRADES

Grades on report cards are assigned by numerical equivalent rather than letter grade. The following scale can be used in comparing numerical grade toletter equivalents.A=93-100 B=85-92 C=77-84 D=70-76 F= below 70No final grade lower than a 60 will be recorded for any student for any term for any lass .

HOMEWORK Homework is a review and reinforcement of the information presented during class. Students should spend 60-90 minutes on homework each night,

including 30 minutes of reading. Homework should be completed and submitted on time. Team policies will be shared with all students.

PROMOTION STANDARDS

Sandy Grove Middle School will follow the state and local compliance guidelines for promotion.

SCHOOL FOOD SERVICESAll students are encouraged to eat breakfast and lunch in the school cafeteria. Prices are as follows:

Breakfast Lunch AdultR edu ced : $ 0 .00 R edu ced : $ . 40 A l a car tePaid: $ .60 Paid: $1.60

All applications for free and reduced lunch should be turned into school immediately. If your child was on free or reduced lunch in HokeCounty last year, this will apply for the first 10 days of school only. You need to send in your new form within the first 10 days of school.We encourage everyone to fill out the lunch form and return it as soon as possible. Students will not be allowed to charge food in thecafeteria if they owe the cafeteria money.

DRESS CODEAll students who attend Hoke County Schools are expected to maintain a neat and well groomed appearance. The purpose code is to promote style of dress which helps to create a positive image for all students. The administrators will be in chargsure the dress code is enforced.

A. Shoes such as flip flops are not to be worn at any time during the school day. This also includes bedroom slippers, shower shoes

slippers. This type of footwear is not permissible.

B. Sunglasses, hats, caps, headscarves, bandannas, sweatbands, or head covers or any description worn inside the school building ar

unless authorized by the school for a special reason or school activity.

C. Clothing that may be offensive to any group is not permissible to include pajamas/pajama pants (no spandex attire)

D. Clothing with vulgar language, inserts, signs, or clothing advertising drugs or alcoholic beverages are not permissible.

E. Distractive clothing, tanks tops, halters (two finger width), low-cut tops, mini-skirts, midriff blouses, or noticeable tight or transp

are not permissible.

F. Pants are to be worn at the waist. If pants have belt loops, a belt must be worn and MUST be buckled securely so that the pants D

drag on the floor. Students WILL NOT be allowed to sag their pants below the waistline (faculty j udgment prevails). Pant leg bo

allowed to drag the floor. This includes additional clothing added to the outerwear. Students could be subject to suspension for th

safety reasons.

G. Any skirts, skorts, shorts, etc. should be at least the length of the middle finger when standing straight and arms down or longer.

H. Unnecessary attachments to clothing such as chains or other items, which could be used as a weapon, are prohibited on campus.

type of chain attached to wallets or body piercings.

I. Hair picks are not allowed at school. Combs will not be displayed in the hair.

J. Earrings or body-piercing jewelry must be removed during Physical Education or athletic related activities.

K. Wrist bands, gloves, and other hand wear are prohibited from being worn in the building.

INCLEMENT WEATHER Listen to radio and television stations for decisions on school closings. Local radio stations usually announce this informatifrequently than television stations. Most of these announcements are made around 6:30 a.m.

ATHLETICSAll athletes must be in good academic standing, demonstrate appropriate behavior, and have excellent attendance. Athlete

 proof of a physical and insurance coverage before tryouts. School insurance can be purchased at the beginning of the year. that does not uphold the student code of conduct may be removed from the team. Any student suspended from school may from the team immediately. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to remain eligible to participate. Only 7 t

students are allowed to participate in sports. We offer football, basketball (male/female), soccer (male/female), baseball, sofcheerleading.

AFTER SCHOOL EVENTSTransportation for after school events should be established before attending the event. Parents and students should not waito end before calling for a ride home. Times for pick up will be advertised by morning announcements, the website, and CoStudents must be picked up within 30 minutes of the advertised time or they will not be allowed to attend further after schooStudents may not leave campus (on foot, via car, etc) and return for after school events unless directed. Students who leavereturn will not be allowed to attend further after school events.

CLUBSSandy Grove Middle School clubs include Battle of the Books, Beta Club, Student Government Association, Student TechnAssociation, Science Olympiad, Step Team, Math Counts and Teen Wise.

NON-DISCRIMINATORY STATEMENTThe Hoke County School System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, relage, disability, or national origin.