Sale creek school

   

Student handbook 

2015-2016    

  

Tobin davidsonPrincipal

 Rawlin parker

Assistant principal 

Vision

Sale Creek School…a journey toward excellence. 

Beliefs 

1. Education is a life-long process; all students can learn, achieve and succeed. 

2. Teachers, parents and the community share the responsibility to support the school’s mission, help develop policy and make decisions.

 3. Students should take personal responsibility for their own learning.

 4. Instruction is most effective when students are actively engaged in

the learning process. 

5. Every student is entitled to a safe and comfortable learning environment.

 6. Rigorous instruction and high expectations promote individual student

performance. 

7. Every student should have at least one adult in the building to whom he/she can go for support.

 8. A variety of teaching strategies and assessment tools should be

utilized to maximize the progress and achievement for all students.    

 

 

 

 

 Faculty and StaffAslinger, Donna After School Coordinator ASLINGER_D@HCDE.ORG Benefield, Becky HS English benefield_rebecca@hcde.orgBrown, Debbie HS Ex Ed brown_deb@hcde.orgBrown, Heather Academic Coach BROWN_HEATHER@HCDE.ORGButtram, Megan Ex Ed BUTTRAM_M@HCDE.ORG Caraccio, Michael HS Math caraccio_m@hcde.orgClark, Jason ROTC clark_jason@hcde.orgClark, Jennifer Spanish clark_jen@hcde.orgCollins, Vanessa HS Science collins_v@hcde.orgCoulter, Hugh MS & HS coulter_h@hcde.orgCox, Ronald Masonry COX_RONALD@HCDE.ORG Davidson, Tobin Principal Davidson_tobin@hcde.orgDent, Scott Related Arts DENT_S@HCDE.ORG Dunn, Gary MS Science dunn_gary@hcde.orgGardner, Tom HS Science gardner_thomas@hcde.orgGoforth, Kendra HS Math GOFORTH_K@HCDE.ORGHammer, Leann Parent Volunteer Coordinator HAMMER_L@HCDE.ORG Harris, Raymona Administrative Assistant harris_ra@hcde.orgHawkins, Kelly Media Specialist hawkins_kelly@hcde.orgHelton, David MS & HS helton_david@hcde.orgHill, Debbie MS hill_debra@hcde.orgJordan-Odineal, Riki Gifted odineal_r@hcde.org Kean, Sherry MS Ex Ed kean_sherry@hcde.orgKing, Lisa Speech Therapist king_lisa@hcde.orgKnox, Stephanie MS knox_stephanie@hcde.orgLester, Valerie Attendance/Registrar lester_v@hcde.orgMagee, Kristie MS magee_kristie@hcde.orgMcGhee, Karen College Access Advisor MCGHEE_KAREN@HCDE.ORGMcKenna, Jenna HS mckenna_jean@hcde.orgMorton, Michael MS morton_m@hcde.orgMoss, Tom HS moss_tom@hcde.orgMulder, Deanne MS mulder_deanne@hcde.orgNelson, Jane Related Arts nelson_katherine@hcde.orgParker, Rawlin Assistant Principal parker_r@hcde.orgPickens, T.J. School Resource Officer pickens_thomas@hcde.orgPierce, Jimmy MS & HS PIERCE_JIMMY@HCDE.ORGPrescott, Samantha Ed Assistant prescott_s@hcde.org Reavley, Carol Bookkeeper Reavley_c@hcde.orgRoberts, Liz Nurse roberts_e@hcde.org Schmidt, Erica MS schmidt_erica@hcde.orgSena, Dedra MS Guidance sena_dedra@hcde.orgShipley, Roy MS Social Studies SHIPLEY_ROY@HCDE.ORGShultz, Leigh MS Science PHILLIPS_LEIGH@HCDE.ORGSmith, Beverly HS Math smith_beverly@hcde.orgSmith, Timothy MS & HS Art smith_timothy@hcde.orgStakely, Angela HS stakely_angela@hcde.orgStancil, Gerri School Psychologist stancil_gerri@hcde.orgStiles, Cara MS STILES_CARA@HCDE.ORGStorey, Dave ROTC storey_dave@hcde.orgThurman, Kim HS thurman_k@hcde.org

Turner, Amanda MS turner_amanda@hcde.orgWalker, Joel MS WALKER_J@HCDE.ORGWeems, Melinda S/L Pathologist weems_m@hcde.orgWelch, Leann HS Guidance Counselor WELCH_L@hcde.orgWilliams, Jeremiah MS & HS Band williams_jeremiah@hcde.orgWhite, Dawn School Social Worker white_dawn@hcde.orgWright, Rhonda Cafeteria Manager WRIGHT_R@HCDE.ORG

HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOL CALENDAR: 2015–16

1ST TERM – 83 DAYSAugust 6, Thursday --------------------------- Administrative In-Service #1 (School-Based) NO STUDENTSAugust 7, Friday ------------------------------- Administrative In-Service #2 (School-Based) NO STUDENTSAugust 10, Monday --------------------------- Administrative In-Service #3Registration Day for Students (no classes)August 11, Tuesday --------------------------- Administrative In-Service #4 (System-Wide) NO STUDENTSAugust 12, Wednesday ---------------------- Administrative In-Service #5 (School-Based) NO STUDENTSAugust 13, Thursday -------------------------- First Full Day of SchoolSeptember 7, Monday ------------------------- Labor Day (Paid Holiday #1)October 2, Friday ------------------------------- End of 1st Quarter (36 Days)October 5 – 9 ------------------------------------- Fall Break (5 Non-Paid Days)Oct 28, Wednedsay -----------------------------Parent/Teacher conference 3pm – 6pmOctober 16, Friday ------------------------------ Report CardsNovember 25 – 27 ------------------------------ Thanksgiving Holiday)December 17, Thursday ---------------------- Last Day of Classes before Winter HolidaysDecember 18, Friday --------------------------- Teacher Professional Development NO STUDENTSEnd of 2nd Quarter (47 Days)December 21 – January 1, 2016 ------------ Winter Break 2ND TERM – 97 DAYSJanuary 4, Monday ----------------------------- Teacher Professional Development NO STUDENTSJanuary 5, Tuesday ---------------------------- Teacher Professional Development NO STUDENTSJanuary 6, Wednesday ----------------------- School ReopensJanuary 8, Friday ------------------------------- Report CardsJanuary 18, Monday --------------------------- Martin Luther King Day February 3, Wednesday----------------------- Parent/Teacher ConferencesFebruary 15, Monday ---------------------------Presidents' Day (Non-Paid Holiday)March 18, Friday -------------------------------- End of 3rd Quarter (53 Days)March 24, Thursday ---------------------------- Report CardsMarch 25, Friday ---------------------------------Spring Holiday March 28 – April 1, Monday-Friday ------- Spring Break April 6, Wednesday ---------------------------- Kindergarten Pre-Registration and Pre-K ApplicationsMay 27, Friday ----------------------------------- Teacher Professional Development NO STUDENTSMay 27, Friday ----------------------------------- Last Day of School – Report Cards – End of 4th Quarter (44 days)

DATES TO REMEMBER

September 14 Open House 6:30 pmSeptember 14 – 18 Homecoming WeekSeptember 29 – Oct 2 MS examsOctober 2 Fall PicturesOctober 27 8th grade Explore testOctober 28 Parent/Teacher Conferences 3 pm – 6 pmOctober 29 10th grade PLANNov 9 – 12 Math EOC testingNov 16 – 20 English EOC testingDecember 7-11 Math EOC testingDecember 14 – 17 English EOC testing & MS exams

DATES TO REMEMBER

February 3 Parent/Teacher Conferences 3 pm – 6 pmFebruary 8 – 12 TN Ready Social StudiesFebruary 16 -22 TN Ready MathFebruary 23 – 29 TN Ready RLAMarch 15 – 18 MS examsMarch 24 Renaissance Program 7pmApril 5 Superintendent’s Honors Banquet April 18 – 22 Math EOC testingApril 19 ACT testing 11th gradeApril 25 – 29 English EOC testingMay 2 – 6 Math EOC testing & MS TN Ready MathMay 9 – 13 English EOC Testing & MS TN Reading EnglishMay 12 Class NightMay 14 HS GraduationMay 18 – 20 8th Grade examsMay 23 – 25 MS examsMay 24 8th Grade Promotion 8am

 School hours

School hours are from 7:15-2:15. Doors open at 6:45AM. If students arrive at school before 6:45, they will not be supervised. Upon arrival students will report to the gym or cafeteria. Students may not sit in cars or stand outside the building before school

Students are under the supervision of school personnel during the school day as well as at extracurricular activities. Teachers are on duty at all school functions. Teachers and Staff have the authority to correct or reprimand any students who do not conduct themselves appropriately.

Students may not leave school during the school day for any reason unless given permission from an administrator. Students may not leave campus to pick up lunch and check back in.

Students are to be dropped off in the front of the school by the gym and picked up in the back of the school under the covered awning by the JROTC entrance.

Students must be picked up by 2:30 p.m. or attend tutoring which ends at 3:30. Violation of this policy will warrant a suspension to a parent conference.

 Academics

 

Sale Creek School is a part of the Hamilton County Department of Education; as such, our students meet the required courses for graduation as defined by the school board. Every student must earn the 28 credits specified in order to receive a diploma. 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS  GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS “All students will pursue a focused program of study preparing them for

postsecondary study. While all students may not enter postsecondary training immediately following high school, they must be prepared for lifelong learning.” P.3 High School Transition Policy

Subject Course/CreditEnglish 4Math 4 (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and 1 Advanced Math)

Science 4 (Biology, Chemistry/Physics, and 2 other lab sciences)Social Studies 3 (world history/world geography/world cultures/world studies,

American history/American studies and American government and economics) 3 JROTC credits = .5 Govt.

Wellness 1 or (2 credits JROTC)

PE .5 (marching band, JROTC, dance class) Personal Finance .5 or (3 credits JROTC)

Foreign Language 2 (same language) Fine Arts 1 Capstone experience such as senior project or service learning required.

Elective Focus 3

REQUIRED CREDITS 23 TRADITIONAL OR 28 BLOCK

* Students transferring to our system as high school students having passed Algebra I in the 7th grade will be advancing to Geometry, Algebra II and two advanced math courses.

An honors diploma will be awarded to students achieving the ACT benchmarks for success in all subject areas.

Students attaining a B average and completing at least one of the following will be recognized as graduating with distinction:

1. Earn a nationally recognized industry certification2. Participate in at least one of the Governor’s Schools3. Participate in one of the state’s All State musical organizations4. Be selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist5. Attain a score of 31 or higher composite score on the ACT6. Attain a score of 3 or higher on at least two Advanced Placement exams7. Successfully complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme8. Earn 12 or more semester hours of transcripted post-secondary credit or its equivalent

EARLY GRADUATION – 7 semesters

Students who meet all requirements for graduation from a Hamilton County high school may graduate early with the following provision:

1. Students who choose to graduate early must declare their intent to do so no later than the beginning of the term in which they plan to graduate.

2. Once graduated, students may no longer participate in high school athletics or any other extra-curricular program.

3. Participation in senior activities is at the discretion of the Principal.

EARLY GRADUATION – 6 semesters or less

Students who meet all requirements for graduation from a Hamilton County high school may graduate early with the following provision:

1. Students who choose to graduate early must declare their intent to do so no later than the beginning of the term in which they plan to graduate.

2. Student must complete the Capstone Experience requirement.

3. Once graduated, students may no longer participate in high school athletics or any other extra-curricular program.

4. Student is not eligible to be named valedictorian or salutatorian. Additionally, early graduates are not eligible for a senior award.

5. Student may participate in current year graduation ceremony but cannot participate in cohort graduation.

Capstone Experience Every senior at Sale Creek must complete a Capstone Experience in order to graduate. For their Capstone Experience students will choose a career of interest to them and complete a job shadowing, research a topic pertaining to that career, and then present to an adult panel their experiences. Students will be assigned a teacher who will serve as an advisor throughout the process.  

GRADING SCALE  

LETTER GRADE DESCRIPTION NUMERIC SCALE A Excellent 93-100 B Very Good 85-92 C Average 75-84 D Below Average 70-74 F Failure 0-69

 

High School Grade Components:

1. The grading formula for each nine-week’s grade is as follows:

50% Teaching tasks other than test

50% Assessment and tests

2. The final grade for awarding a Carnegie credit will be determined by the following formula:

1st nine weeks - 37.5%2nd nine weeks – 37.5%Term exam – 25%

Teachers shall record sufficient grades to justify a student’s final grade at each reporting period. In grades 9-12, an assessment is required at the end of the semester.

Middle School Grade Components

1. The grading formula for each nine-week’s grade is as follows:

40% Teaching Assessment Tasks (daily work, homework-not more than 10% of total grade, quizzes, teaching tasks)

40% Performance and/or Assessment Tasks (tests, essays, performance assessments, district benchmark tasks)

20% Summative Assessment Tasks (midterm exams, midterm assessment tasks, final quarter exams, final assessment tasks)

2. The final yearly grade is an average of the 1st and 2nd semester grades.

First semester final grades are the numeric average of the 1st and 2nd quarter grades.Second semester final grades are the numeric average of the 3rd and 4th quarter grades. Final yearly grades are calculated by averaging the 1st and 2nd semester grades.

In TCAP tested courses, the 2nd semester grade is weighted 85% of the 3rd and 4th quarter numeric average and 15% TCAP.

In state-mandated EOC or district EOC tested courses; the 2nd semester grade is weighted 75% of the 3rd and 4th quarter numeric average and 25% EOC exam.

Teachers shall record sufficient grades at regular intervals to inform parents and students of ongoing progress and to justify a student’s final grade at each reporting period.

Student will be eligible for the following Scholarship Honors each term:

Star Roll—Students must have all “A’s” in scholarship and have satisfactory conduct and attendance.Honor Roll—Student must have all “A’s” and “B’s” in scholarship and have satisfactory conduct and attendance. 

WEIGHTED GRADES 

In accordance with guidelines established by the Tennessee State Board of Education, specific procedures must be in place for the application of courses to be defined as honors (to include joint enrollment and National Industry Certification) courses in Hamilton County schools.

 In grades 8-12, credit-bearing courses will be developed at the system level (by teachers from the schools) for honors offerings in the core classes (English, math, science, social studies and levels 3 and 4 of foreign language).

 

In Hamilton County, all courses that are approved as honors (excluding joint enrollment college requirements), National Industry Certification, Advance Placement, and International Baccalaureate will be open and accessible to all students. NO criteria for eligibility or enrollment will be defined, other than appropriate course sequenced prerequisites.

Weighted counts, either 3 or 5 as specified, will be added to the final average.  

  

Progress Reports/Grade Reports (Report Cards)

Parents and students may check academic progress at anytime through the Parent Portal of PowerSchool. Parents will receive a letter with log in information and their password. Teachers update grades in PowerSchool by Monday morning with a one week grace period. Grade cards will be given out at the end of the year for middle School and at the end of each semester for high school.

Cheating/Plagiarism

Students are expected to do their own work and complete their own assignments. If a student cheats on a test, he will receive a “0” on the test. If a student copies someone’s homework paper, or copies computer work, both students will receive a “0” on that assignment. If a student cheats on a test, final, or project, he/she will receive a “0”.

Plagiarism is stealing, or passing off as your own, words or ideas of another person. Copying from book, word-for-word or even putting the information into your own words and not giving credit to the author is plagiarism. Any information whether from a book or off the internet received from another source must be documented with credit given to the author. Anything taken word for word must follow rules for quotations. Plagiarism is cheating and will be dealt with in like manner. Parents will be notified if students cheat or plagiarize.

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION

The exceptional education program at Sale Creek School is designed to insure that all verified exceptional education students receive an appropriate education in the least restrictive environment under the guidelines of Public law 94-142. The exceptional education teacher or assistant provides direct instruction or consultation for all eligible exceptional education students within the school. Each exceptional education student’s educational program is determined annually by a multi-disciplinary team (M-Team) composed of the student and his/her parents, the resource teacher, and at least one of the student’s regular classroom teachers, as well as any other professionals or advocates whose input is vital to the success of the student. In some cases students may qualify for modifications through 504 legislation. Testing is required as well as a formal meeting to establish an educational plan.

Referrals for an evaluation of eligibility can be made to the exceptional education teacher by any of the student’s teachers, by the student’s parents, by the guidance department or by the student himself. All evaluations are confidential and no information is released to any other school system or other agency. 

Counseling Services

The mission of the Sale Creek Counseling Department is to assist all students in achieving their academic, career and social goals while supporting their emotional and personal development. School counseling programs include: Individual Student Planning (academic goals, four-year planning, assistance with scheduling classes, career guidance, post-secondary options, college admissions process, financial aid information); Responsive Services (individual counseling, crisis counseling/response); Testing Coordination (End-of-Course Exams, TCAP Achievement, TCAP Writing, EXPLORE, PLAN, State ACT, ASVAB); Coordination of Dual Enrollment classes through Chattanooga State. A College Access Counselor, employed on a part-time basis, provides further support and in-depth counseling for students regarding their post-secondary plans.

Student CouncilSale Creek School’s student council strives to increase school spirit, to involve all students in student activities, to foster positive school climate and to build a sense of community among students and staff members. The council is made up of students who serve as class officers and who are appointed to the council through an application process. Council members serve in the role of student leaders who strive to make a positive impact on our school and community. In this role of leadership, council members are expected to be successful academically, to maintain a positive discipline record, to attend meetings on a regular basis and to participate in activities and events that are planned by the council.

College Visitation Policy

Juniors and Seniors are allowed to take 3 days per year for college visitation. This day will not be counted against exemptions provided the following instructions are followed:

Students are to register and pick up college visitations forms from the counseling office at least 2 days before the visit.

Students must clear in advance their absence with each teacher.

Visitations forms are returned to the counseling office with a stamp or seal of the college and a signature from the admissions office.

Tennessee Lottery

The HOPE scholarship is funded through the Tennessee Lottery program. Currently, students who have at least a 3.0 OR a 21 on the ACT qualify. For attendance at a 4 year school, students receive $4000 per year. For attendance at a 2 year school, students received $2000 per year. Students do have to re-qualify every year by completing a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Assistance) and meeting GPA requirements.  

Student Honors

The following student honors will be awarded each year:

Homecoming Queen and King— Middle and High school courts will be elected per administration.

Military Queen and King—Senior female and male JROTC member selected by the corp of cadets prior to the military ball. Ballots are to be counted by the principal and the ROTC instructors.Prom Queen and King—Senior girl and boy in attendance at the Prom. Selection will be by all students in attendance at the Prom. The Prom sponsor and other faculty members will count ballots.*Students will only be allowed to win one of the above titles and must have exemplary grades, attendance, punctuality, and behavior to be eligible for any honor.Class Representative— The student with the fourth highest numeric GPA in the senior class with the same requirements as the valedictorian.Faculty Representative—The student with the third highest numeric GPA in the senior class with the same requirements as the valedictorian.Salutatorian- The student in the senior class with the second highest numeric GPA, rounded to the nearest hundredth with the same requirements as the valedictorian.Valedictorian- The student in the senior class with the highest numeric GPA, rounded to the nearest hundredth.

The valedictorian’s course selection for their four years of high school must include core (required) courses form the highest level offered in English, mathematics, social studies and science at Sale Creek School. The valedictorian must be enrolled in the school from which he/she graduates at the beginning of their junior year.Mr. and Miss Sale Creek High School--The seniors nominate five boys and five girls for this honor. The final selection of Mr. and Miss Sale Creek H.S. is by the vote of the entire student body. In order to qualify for the court, students must meet the following criteria: (1) be enrolled at Sale Creek during his/her junior and senior years, (2) be in the upper 50% of the senior class, (3) have satisfactory disciplinary and attendance records and (4) be recommended by the faculty. Recommendations will be reviewed and a list of qualified senior boys and girls will be presented to the senior class for the selection of candidates. The court will be presented at Class Night and Mr. and Miss Sale Creek High School will be crowned at that time.

Students will be disqualified for all student honors if they have unsatisfactory attendance as well as tardy issues.  

INSTRUCTIONAL CHARGES AND PAYMENTS TO THE SCHOOL 

The State Textbook fund makes it possible for the Hamilton County Department of Education to furnish most free basic textbooks. We must ask your cooperation in helping to provide necessary supplemental instructional materials for your child. Instructional fees are requested, but not required. Instructional fees will be $60.00. Parental support by the prompt payment of this fee is greatly appreciated. The instructional fee is broken down as follows. 

Copying Cost................................... 20.00 Testing Materials............................. 10.00 Computer Paper and Supplies......... 10.00 Audio-Visual Materials..................... 5.00 Locker Maintenance........................ 5.00 Computer/Printer Maintenance........ 10.00

Additional fees may be required by particular classes to cover consumable expenses for those courses. All charges can be paid to your homeroom teacher. If the payment of instructional fees or individual class fees cause a hardship, please indicate in writing to your homeroom teacher. Arrangements can be made with the administration to pay in installments.

ATTENDANCE

Extra-curricular activity participation, field trip participation, student courts, superlatives, etc. can result in forfeiture if attendance and punctuality is less than exemplary.

Attendance Law Explained According to the law (Tennessee Code Annotated 49-6-3001(c)) every parent, guardian, or other person residing in this State having control or charge of any child between the ages of six (6) and seventeen (17), both inclusive, shall cause such child or children to attend a public or non-public school, and in event of failure to do so, shall be subject to the penalties hereinafter provided.

Any child who is habitually and unlawfully absent from school must be reported to the appropriate judge having juvenile jurisdiction in that county, the child to be dealt with in such manner as the judge may determine to be in the best interest of the child. The judge may assess a fine of up to fifty dollars (50.00) or five (5) hours of community service against the parents or legal guardians of Kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) children if the child is absent more than five (5) days during any school year. (Tennessee Code Annotated 49-6-3007(f)).

Hamilton County Department of Education Board Policy (6.200)The following are legal reasons for excusing a student from attending school:Personal Illness- Students are excused who are sick and whose attendance would be detrimental to their health and the health of other students. A physician’s statement may be required.Death in Immediate Family- Students may be excused for three days in the event of a death in their immediate families including mother, father, step-parent, brother, sister, or grandparent. Extenuating circumstances may require a longer period of excused absence.Family Illness- Students having an illness in the family which requires them to give temporary help will be excused from attendance after receipt of a physician’s statement concerning the necessity of the student’s assistance. Religious Holiday- Students shall be excused on special or recognized religious holidays regularly observed by that particular faith. Prior approval is required should these days occur while school is in session. Personal- Students who are absent for a good cause (doctor or dental appointment which cannot be scheduled at times other than school hours, court appearances, etc.) may be excused upon proof of appointment. Prior approval by parent or guardian, and the principal or his designee is required. Approved School-Sponsored Activities- Students shall be marked present when participating in a school-sponsored activity away from the school building.

HCDE attendance procedures for 2014-2015 are as follows:By law students must attend school daily. It is the parent's responsibility to report all absences to the school. HCDE will allow parent/guardian excuses to serve as documentation for three (3) personal illness days only. After three (3) parent/guardian excused personal illness days, parents must provide medical services documentation for the following: personal illness, family illness, or personal (as defined above). To avoid student absences being recorded as unexcused, a written statement signed and dated by the parent/guardian and any medical documentation should be presented to the appropriate school official within five (5) days of the student returning to school. HCDE will not begin legal actions until after

a student is absent for more than five (5) days without adequate legal excuse (as defined above.)

If the following conditions apply, a referral will be made to the school social worker:After ten (10) or more unexcused absences: Parent/guardians will be notified via legal notice indicating that their child has become truant and a petition may be filed with Hamilton County Juvenile Court. If unexcused absences continue after the Informal Truancy Hearing at Juvenile Court, parent/guardians will be petitioned to attend a Formal Hearing before a Juvenile Court Judge at which time fines and community service may be assessed.

tardies

1. Tardiness will not be tolerated as it consistently distracts from the time spent on task. Each interruption takes away from the class concentration.

2. Students who arrive at school after the beginning of the student school day shall be marked absent until the child signs in at the front office as tardy. Students who arrive late to individual classes during the school day will be marked tardy by their teacher.

3. Teachers should communicate student tardiness to the parents. A suspension to a parent conference will be assigned to students if a student is tardy to school or to an individual class 4 times in one quarter.

4. Excessive tardiness for student drivers could result in revoking driving privileges.

  EARLY DISMISSAL

 No dismissals after 1:30.

Students will be allowed to sign out under the following conditions.

1. When the parent or guardian comes to the office to sign the student out.

2. When a request is received in the office before First Period begins on the day on which the student is to sign out, we will make arrangements to dismiss the student at the appropriate time. A note signed by the parent or guardian can be sent to the office with the following information on the note:

a. Student’s nameb. Grade levelc. Phone number where the parent can be reached so that the school

attendance secretary can confirm that the student had parental permission to leave school.

d. Parent’s signature

3. Students 18 years of age cannot sign themselves out of school without a note from a parent.  * NOTE: ALL REQUESTS MUST BE VERIFIED. If the parent/guardian cannot be reached, the student WILL NOT be given permission to sign out early.

A STUDENT MUST NEVER LEAVE CAMPUS WITHOUT CHECKING OUT THROUGH THE MAIN OFFICE. 

4. Teachers cannot release a student from class except on authorization from the administration. Any person asking for a student should be directed to the Main Office. A student cannot leave in the company of any person other than the parent, legal guardian, school employee, or person designated by the parent or guardian AS LISTED ON THEIR REGISTRATION CARD.

STUDENT SICKNESS AT SCHOOL

What to do if you are injured or become ill:1. Report the problem to the nearest teacher. 2. Go directly to the School Nurse. If the nurse is not available go to the main office and

notify either the secretary or one of the administrators.  What to do if you bring medication to school:

1. Take the medication to the School nurse.2. The medication consent form as well as a copy of the prescription must be on file in the office with a

physician’s signature.3. Non-prescription medicine is not to be brought to school for any reason.

 If you become ill or are injured DO NOT:

1. DO NOT go to a restroom and stay if you are ill or injured.2. DO NOT leave school grounds or go to the parking lot without approval from the principal or designee.3. DO NOT take medication from anyone. Teachers or other school personnel cannot distribute aspirin or any

other type of medication. Please do not ask them.4. DO NOT bring prescription drugs or other medications to school unless you notify the nurse that you have

them and have written orders from a physician. The secretary or nurse will keep your medication during school hours. Failure to observe this rule may cause serious consequences.

   

MAKE-UP WORK Make- up work incurred for assignments missed during absences will be subject to the following guidelines:

Make-up work for excused absences is required and shall receive full credit.

Make-up work for unexcused absences is required and may result in reduced credit. (Reduction may not exceed 10%).

Make-up work resulting from any absence is the responsibility of the student and shall be arranged at the teacher’s convenience.

Make-up work must be completed within five school days of the absence. Teachers may provide additional time if extenuating circumstances warrant.

Work assigned prior to the absence is due upon the student’s return to school.

Missing Assignment Policy

Each teacher will determine his/her missing assignment policy. Each teacher will provide the student a copy of their missing assignment policy with in the first week of school.

Teachers may assign the following consequences when assignments are not turned in: 

1. Advisory/lunch time academic detention- Students will report to assigned classroom to work on missing assignments.

2. Students who have excessive missing assignments could be assigned an after school academic detention from 2:30 – 3:30.

Tutoring

Sale Creek prides itself in providing a very beneficial tutoring program after school throughout the year. In order for proper supervision to occur, tutoring will start at 2:25 p.m. All doors will then be locked and students not in tutoring will be asked to vacate the building. Violators of this policy will not be allowed to attend any after school activities.

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR

1. Students should conduct themselves in a manner that is respectable for the school and the students. 2. No display of affection (such as embracing or kissing) will be permitted at school.

3. Students should be prepared for class each period with appropriate books and material. 4. Students are to follow directions of the teacher when asked the first time. 5. Students should be respectful to fellow students and all staff. 6. Students should follow the Discipline Guidelines for Hamilton County.

7. Suspensions may also result in students being banned from extracurricular activities such as Prom. 

DRESS CODE 

Any personal appearance that attracts undue attention to oneself infringes on the rights of others and can disrupt the educational process. The appearance of our students reflects the quality of the school, our staff, and our student body. The dress code is focused on allowing students to dress using individual preference while maintaining an appropriate educational setting. Please keep in mind that every unique situation cannot be addressed in the dress code. Therefore, in matters of opinion, the judgment of the administration will prevail. The rule of thumb should be, “If it might offend someone else, do not wear it.” We ask that parents help with these determinations and not put the school in the position of determining what is moral or offensive. Thank you in advance for your support and assistance.  

Any shoes that are appropriate for weather, that will not mark the floor, and that are safe, may be worn. NO HOUSE SHOES.

No tobacco, drug or alcohol logo advertisements are allowed. No inappropriate or offensive writing or pictures on any clothing will be allowed.

Shirts/blouses must have a modest neckline and be long enough to cover the midriff AT ALL TIMES and completely cover the top of the shoulder. Halter-tops, tank tops, bare midriffs, off the shoulder, etc. are NOT allowed. Garments made of see-through materials are not permitted.

Jeans or pants must fit properly and no holes above the knee where skin or underwear can be seen. Oversized pants must be worn at the waist. “Sagging” will not be permitted. Pajama pants will not be allowed.

Shorts, skirts, and dresses must touch the length of a playing card from the top of the knee. NO CAPS OR HATS, headgear, sunglasses, or headphones may be worn. Students are limited to one visible stud piercing that does not distract others.  Hairstyle and color should not distract from instruction. Hair must be of a natural hair color. No Blankets.

TOBACCO POLICY 

Students shall not use, possess, or transfer tobacco products in any form on school premises. This shall include use in cars school buses and/or during any school sponsored activity whether it occurs before, during or after school hours. To “possess” shall mean to have tobacco products on the person, in the vehicle or other areas in control of the individual, including one’s personal effects, book bag, or locker. To “use” shall mean holding of a lighted cigarette, cigar, or pipe, any inhaling of the smoke of tobacco, or any chewing or dipping of any tobacco product. To “transfer” shall mean to give or pass contents of article from one person to another. School administrators reserve the right to inspect lockers, automobiles, and personal effects on the premises. Violations of this policy shall subject the student to the penalties indicated under the disciplinary guidelines provided herein. All Hamilton County Facilities are smoke-free environments per Board Policy as of 7-1-94. 

EMERGENCY iNFORMATION 

It is the responsibility of the student to maintain accurate information on student emergency sheets. Parents must supply Sale Creek School with information concerning street addresses, home telephone numbers(s), work number of parents, and emergency numbers including a doctor’s number. If, during the school year, any pertinent information from the emergency form changes, the parent is responsible for notifying the office of the change. 

STUDENT POSSESSION OF A CELLULAR PHONE 

Sale Creek School recognizes the usefulness of cellular telephones and other devices as a means of supplementing educational instruction under staff supervision. Only under the consent and the direct supervision of a classroom teacher, for the purposes of enhancing educational instruction, may a cell phone or other electronic device be used in an academic setting during instructional time. Any classroom use of an electronic device is at teacher discretion.

Sale Creek School will allow students to use their cell phones or electronic devices in non-instructional areas before school, lunch, hallways during passing periods, after school, or at teacher discretion within the classroom. Cell phones and devices must remain on silent mode at all times so that no audible ring tones or noises are heard. Recreational usage, in non-instructional areas and times, is restricted to activities such as checking the time, texting, or utilizing apps and general features on the phone/device such as calculators, notes, etc. Listening to music in non-instructional areas is also allowed, but limited to the use with ear buds only. Over the ear or on the ear headphones are not allowed.

Students are restricted at all times within the building and on campus from using their cell phone or electronic device, in the following manner:

Making or receiving phone calls Using any recording feature to include the phone/device cameras, video camera, or voice recorders Using real-time audio/video, i.e. Skyping, FaceTime, etc. Using Bluetooth devices Use of the phone/device’s internal speaker or external speakers for music, or any other reason.

This policy is designed to protect the educational program of all students. The use of student cell phones or other electronic devices on campus is a privilege, not a right. Students found by staff members to be in violation of any of the above stated rules or restrictions are subject to administrative discipline, which may result in confiscation of the cell phone/device. Students using cell phones or electronic devices in any manner that violates our school rules of conduct, or using their device for unlawful purposes will be subject to more severe discipline action, up to and including extended suspension and/or expulsion. Notice to parents: Please do not contact or communicate with students during instructional time via cell phones. All emergency contact to the student must go through the main office, attendance office, or nurse’s office when necessary. In most cases, a student may be given permission to use a classroom or administrative telephone to contact a parent/guardian. Students bringing cellular phones or electronic devices to school, do so at their own risk. Neither the Hamilton County Department of Education, nor Sale Creek School will assume any liability for any lost, stolen or damaged cell phones or electronic devices in school, or any school related activity.

VISITORS 

1. Students are NOT to have visitors at school, including during lunch. 2. No outside food from restaurants will be allowed to be brought into the school.3. Parents are always welcome at Sale Creek School. We ask that an appointment be made ahead of time to

see a teacher, counselor, or administrator. 4. The school policy is to accept only those visitors who have legitimate business at school. 5. ALL visitors must report to the main office first to receive a VISITOR’S PASS. 6. An administrator may refuse to issue a visitor’s pass anytime he or she feels it is in the best interest of the

school to do so. 7. Any person found on the school grounds without permission from the administration is trespassing and is

subject to arrest by police authorities. 8. Students are responsible for notifying their friends that they are not to be visited either in the building or

anywhere on the school grounds.

 STUDENT PHONE USE AND MESSAGES

The office phone is a business phone and must be kept available for use in case of emergencies or other important matters. Students must have a pass from a teacher and permission from the Secretary to use the phone in the main

office. Only emergency calls will be permitted. Classroom instruction will not be interrupted to call students to the phone. Only emergency messages will be delivered to students during class time. The nature of the emergency must be specified to a school official before classroom activities will be interrupted. A situation will be considered an emergency when conditions arise that make it impossible or impractical to delay the message until a later time. 

PARENT – TEACHER – student ASSOCIATION (PTsA )

A primary source of support for our school comes from our Parent-Teacher-Student Association. This organization is especially interested in the welfare of the students in the community and strives to help in any way possible. All parents are urged to join and to urge others to join the PTSA and to attend the meetings. Meeting times and dates will be announced.

We encourage parent involvement in the school. Parents wishing to volunteer time at the school are encouraged to fill out the questionnaire that will be sent home at the beginning of the school year and send it back to the homeroom teacher. 

PARKING

Students should understand that parking on school property is a privilege afforded to students, not a right. Certain conditions are attached to privileges. Students who fail to uphold those conditions will be subject to loss of parking privileges, monetary fines, and disciplinary actions. The conditions for parking are as follows:

1. All Students who drive on school grounds must possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration.

2. Students will register any vehicle they intend to drive to school with school authorities. Upon registering, a $50.00 parking fee is required, and a parking permit will be issued for the year. For permits issued at any time during the second term the fee will be pro-rated depending on the issue date.

3. Vehicles without visible parking permits are subject to be towed at the owner’s expense.

4. Sale Creek School is not responsible for theft or damage to automobiles or possessions in automobiles that are parked on the Sale Creek School campus.

5. School Administrators have the right to search vehicles parked on school properly at any time.

6. The speed limit in the parking lots is 10 MPH. All posted speed limits must be obeyed. Failure to do so could result in a fine, loss of parking privilege or both.

7. All vehicle accidents on campus must be reported immediately to the office.

8. Students may not go to parked vehicles during the school day without permission.

9. Students that receive a 4th tardy or unexcused absence to 1st block during each quarter will have their driving privileges suspended for one week. Each tardy or unexcused absence will result in an additional week driving suspension. This is cumulative for the duration of the quarter.

Tennessee Driver’s License Responsibility

The state of Tennessee requires that the local school systems certify that a student’s attendance pattern and discipline record permits him or her to have a driver’s permit or license. When a student submits an application for a driver’s license or a learner’s permit, the applicant must present proof that he or she is enrolled in school and has

satisfied relevant attendance requirements for the school year and is passing or has passed at least 3 classes at the semester. At the end of the semester and school year, we are required to send an update to the state for any student who does not meet the required attendance or academic regulations.

Procedures to follow to obtain a Certificate of Attendance:

1. Sign the request list in the Main Office before or after school.2. After 5 school days, students may pick up the certificate from the Main Office.3. During the regular school year the certificates are good for 30 days.

HalL Passes

Time between classes is provided for students to go to lockers, restroom and for arrival to the next class on time.

High school students who need to leave class for any reason must have a hall pass. Middle school students must use their Agenda Mate as their hall pass. This will be the ONLY approved and official pass.

Students who are in the hall (for any reason) while class is in session must have a pass by the teacher.

Detention

After school detention could be assigned for disciplinary or academic reasons. Detentions may be assigned by the administration or by the individual teacher to be served in the teacher’s classroom. Parents will be notified by phone or e-mail when a detention has been assigned. Students must arrange for transportation home if serving a detention. Students will be required to study, work on assignments or read during detention. Detention will be held from 2:20-3:20.

Lockers

Students may not share lockers. Tell no one your locker combination. Lockers may be searched by the administration at any time without notice. Locker checks will be held periodically. Locker fee is included in your school fees.

Book Bags/ gym Bags and oversized bags

Book bags, gym bags or other oversized bags may be used only to carry books to and from school. For safety reasons, limited classroom space and crowded hallways, book bags must be placed in the student’s locker after dismissal from the gym or the cafeteria. Time will be allowed before school and between classes to go to lockers. Buses will remain at school long enough to allow students to go to their lockers after school has ended.

ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION

An athlete at Sale Creek School has responsibilities that go beyond the court or field. Every action, play, and attitude gives spectators an impression of the school.

Sport participation fees of $25.00 per sport are to be paid before the season starts.

Students must meet the TSSAA eligibility requirements. Students must have a current sports medical form on file with doctor’s signature. Students must have proof of medical insurance. Parents must provide transportation or arrange transportation to practices and games for their son/daughter. Parents, athletes, and coaches must show good sportsmanship at athletic events. Students can be deemed ineligible by school administrators for inappropriate behavior as well as excessive

absences and tardies. 

 BUS PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS

 MORNING BUSES: All students are to report to the appropriate area immediately upon arriving at school on the bus. Students are to stay in that area until dismissed to classes. Students are NOT to be in any other area of the school or parking lot without permission from a member of the staff.

AFTERNOON BUSES: All bus riders should report to the bus loading area upon dismissal from classes at the end of the day. Students should follow the directions and instructions of the bus duty teacher(s). Students involved in after-school activities should not be in the bus loading area. Buses will pull out at 2:25 p.m.

Requesting permission to ride a bus other than their assigned bus, requires a parental note from the parents of both students involved. The note should be presented to the main office prior to 1st period. The Principal or designee will give written permission so it may be presented to the bus driver.

MORNING DROP OFF PROCEDURE: Please drop off students in front of the gym area. Please make drop off as quick as possible. Students may be dropped off beginning at 6:45 am.

AFTERNOON PICK-UP PROCEDURE: ALL afternoon car riders must be picked up behind the school. NO EXCEPTIONS. All students who are not involved in a supervised after school activity must be picked up no later than 2:40pm.

INTERNET USE POLICY We are pleased to offer to the students of Sale Creek School access to the school’s computer network. To gain access to the Internet, all students under the age of 18 must obtain parental permission and must sign and return an Internet Use form to the office. Students 18 or older may sign their own forms.

Students will be responsible while using school computer networks. Communications on the network are public in nature. The network is provided for students to conduct research. Parental permission is required. Access is a privilege, not a right. It is presumed that users will comply with district and school standards and will honor the agreements they have signed. Beyond clarification of such standards, the school is not responsible for restricting, monitoring, or controlling the communications of individuals utilizing the network. Network storage areas may be treated like school lockers. Network administrators, school administrators, and teachers may review files, bookmarks, and communications to maintain system integrity and insure that users are using the system responsibly. Users should not expect that files stored on the school servers will always be private. Within reason, freedom of speech and access to information will be honored. During school, teachers will guide students toward appropriate materials. The following behavior is not permitted by students using the Sale Creek School network and Internet access: 

1. Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures

2. Using obscene language 3. Harassing, insulting, or attacking others 4. Damaging computer, computers systems, or computer networks 5. Violating copyright laws 6. Using another person’s password 7. Trespassing in other’s folders, work or files 8. Intentionally wasting limited resources 9. Employing the network for commercial purposes 10. Any action that violates existing school policy, Board policy, or Public Law 11. Sharing personal information such as street addresses or telephone numbers 12. Students are not to send or receive email

Safety/Emergency procedures

Any unlawful or unsafe activities should be reported to the administration or School Resource Officer as soon as possible.

Fire/Disaster Drill- The signal for fire will be the sounding of the fire alarm buzzer. A fire exit map is posted in all rooms. Teachers will explain fire drill procedures with each class. The entire class should remain together and students should remain silent. Students should consider the fire drill an important safety measure and should carry it out seriously, swiftly and quietly.

Extended Drill- An extended drill will be dismissed by intercom and when possible, instructions will be given. It is important that students take all personal belongings with them and follow all directions. Students are not to stop by lockers or restroom, but are to remain with their class and teacher throughout the drill. If a student is out of the room and not with their class during the drill, he/she should report to the nearest teacher, make sure his/her name is recorded and then stay with that class for the entire drill. STUDENTS ARE NOT TO USE CELL PHONES DURING EXTENDED DRILLS. THEY SHOULD BE TURNED OFF IMMEDIATELY AND REMAIN OFF UNTIL CLEARED FOR USE BY EMERGENCY PERSONNEL.

Tornado Drill- The signal for the tornado drill will be the repeated sounding of the fire alarm buzzer. Students should move quickly and quietly to their shelter area, which will be explained by the teachers. Tornado exit maps are posted in each classroom. Students should remain silent, kneel facing the wall, bend over and cover his/her head.  .

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION 

It is the policy of the Hamilton County Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin, creed, age, or religion in any of the programs or practices in the school system. A complaint may be filed by anyone who has a grievance regarding discrimination as set forth in one of the following statutes: (1) The Rehabilitation Act of 1972, Section 504; (2) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; or (3) Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972. Marsha Drake is the Title VI and Title IX coordinator for Hamilton County Schools. Se may be reached by calling (423) 209-8654. 

  Cafeteria

BREAKFAST

Paid: Pre-K thru l2 $2.00*Reduced: Pre-K thru l2 $ .30School Adult (HCDE Employees) $2.25*Visitor $2.50

LUNCHPaid: Pre-K thru 5 $3.00*Paid: 6-12 $3.00*Reduced: Pre-K thru 12 $ .40School Adult (HCDE Employees) $3.75*Visitor $4.25Holiday/special meal $5.00Extra milk $ .50

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO CHARGE THEIR LUNCH FOR ANY REASON.

 

 Tennessee Department of Education Contact Information

 Answers to many questions and much helpful information may be obtained from the State Department of Education by calling 1-888-212-3162 or visiting http://www.state.tn.us/education/speced/index.htm

Legal Services DivisionDivision of Special Education, Tennessee Department of Education

710 James Robertson ParkwayAndrew Johnson Tower, 5th Floor

Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0380Phone: 615-741-2851

Fax: 615-253-5567- or 615-532-9412 

East Tennessee Regional Resource Center2763 Island Home Blvd.

Knoxville, TN 37290Phone: 865-594-5691

Fax: 865-594-8909 

 Child Advocacy Group Contact Information 

In addition to the state and local resources available to parents and children, there are many agencies and organizations that offer support, information, training, and help in advocating for persons with disabilities in Tennessee. A few of these organizations are listed below: The ARC of Tennessee is on the Internet at http://ww.thearctn.org/44 Vantage Way, Suite 550Nashville, TN 37228

Phone: 615-248-5878 Toll free: 1-800-835-7077Fax: 615-248-5879 Email: pcooper@thearcth.org Support and Training for Exceptional Parents (STEP) is on the Internet at http://www.tnstep.org712 Professional PlazaGreeneville, TN 37745 West Tennessee Middle Tennessee East Tennessee(901)756-4332 (615)463-2310 (423)639-2464jennes.roth@tnstep.org information@tnstep.org

karen.Harrison@tnstep.org  Tennessee Protection and Advocacy (TP&A) is on the Internet at http://www.tpainc.org416 21st Avenue SouthNashville, Tennessee 37212Phone: 615-298-1082 Toll free: 1-800-287-9636TTY: 615-298-2471Fax: 615-298-2046  Tennessee Voices for Children is on the Internet at http://www.tnvoices.org/main.htm West Tennessee Middle Tennessee East TennesseeJackson Area 1315 8th Avenue South Knoxville Area731-660-6365 Nashville, TN 37203 865-609-2490Fax: 731-660-6372 615-269-7751 Fax: 865-609-2543

Fax: 615-269-8914TN Toll free: 800-670-9882Email: TVC@tnvoices.org

  These are but a few of the organizations available to help with information, training, and advocacy. For a more extensive list visit the Tennessee Disability Services – Disability Pathfinder Database: http://mingus.kc.vanderbilt.edu/tdir/dbsearch.asp On the web page, select your county and the service you desire from the drop-down lists and click submit. 

THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AS A SERVICE TO INDIVIDUALS SEEKING ADDITIONAL AVENUES FOR HELP AND INFORMATION. THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DOES NOT

INTEND THIS AS AN ENDORSEMENT OR RECOMMENDATION FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATION, OR SERVICE REPRESENTED ON THIS PAGE.