student/parent handbook 2017-2018 - ncsu

Student/Parent Handbook

2017-2018

Table of Contents

Welcome Mission, Program Description, Student Services & UB Academic Services Parental Advocacy Checklist Course Requirements Academic Standards Senior Deadlines Standards & Policies Classroom Rules and Expectations

Dear Students and Parents:

This handbook is designed to provide you with information regard-

ing rules, regulations and important facts about the NC State

University Upward Bound Academic Year Component Program.

It is imperative that you keep in mind the purpose of the academic

program. It is an exceptional opportunity for Upward Bounders to

take full advantage of academic, career and cultural opportuni-

ties. Thus, regulations and policies are necessary to ensure an

orderly atmosphere in which educational activities can be conducted

and personal growth enhanced.

We hope that you will thoroughly review each of the standards and

policies. For your convenience an on-line version can be found on

our web-site: www.trio.dasa.ncsu.edu. Exceptions will not be

permitted due to the number of students and intensity of the

program.

In addition to the rules and regulations, we ask that each student

consider seriously their safety and conduct when participating in

academic year activities.

By clicking this link I acknowledge that I have received, read, and

understand the rules, policies, & procedures of the NC State

Upward Bound Program.

The Upward Bound Programs Staff

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TRIO MISSION

The mission of the North Carolina State University TRIO Programs is to provide equal access to quality education while facilitating retention, promotion, graduation and entry to all levels of higher education.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The NC State University Upward Bound Programs serve 186 students annually from 6 high schools (East Wake, Franklinton, Bunn, Louisburg, Northern & Southern Vance High Schools). The program has been a part of the University since 1978 and has assisted thousands of students to enroll in college and gain a college degree.

STUDENT SERVICES

Participation Stipend Test Taking Skills English Proficiency Reading/Writing Study Skills Admissions and Financial Aid Info Math SAT/ACT Preparatory Personal Counseling SAT/ACT Registration College Survival Skills Financial Aid Assistance Academic Counseling Computer Aided Instruction Goal Setting Tutorial Assistance Life Skills Cultural Awareness Self Esteem Building Career Planning College Tours Saturday Academy Critical Thinking Parent Consultation Decision Making Summer Residential Academy Self Concept Assessment High School Survival Skills

When meeting on behalf of your child, please consider using the following resources: School calendar Attendance policies Graduation requirements State testing information Academic requirements for each grade level Required and elective courses by grade level Information on the scheduling process School rules/Code of conduct Information on extracurricular activities Eligibility requirements Summer school options UB Program Standards & Policies How to contact your child’s school/guidance counselor

PARENTAL ADVOCACY CHECKLIST

Changes in Grading Scale and Quality Points In January 2015, the North Carolina State Board of Education approved a standard 10-point grading scale to begin with the 2015-16 school year for all students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. This scale was applied for coursework beginning with the 2015-16 school year; grades from prior years will not be altered to fit the new scale. Local school districts are required to follow the new scale at the high school level (grades 9-12), and they may use it in lower grades, if desired. Under the new scale, grades and grade point average calculations will be applied as follows:

A: 90-100 = 4.0 B: 80-89 = 3.0 C: 70-79 = 2.0 D: 60-69 = 1.0 F: < 59 = 0.0 These grades will be reported on the transcript as numeric grades, rather than letter grades as have been reported in prior years.

ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR UPWARD BOUND PARTICIPANTS

Maintain GPA above 2.5

Enroll in rigorous curriculum - at least one honors AP course per term. Take the SAT/ACT by the spring of the 11th grade reporting results to UB Staff.

Attend Wednesday tutorial sessions when the course average falls below a C in any core course ( Math, English, Science, History, and Foreign Language).

UPWARD BOUND SENIOR DEADLINES * Be mindful of early notifications for college admissions *

September 23, 2017 Submit SAT /ACT Registration

December 2, 2017 Submit College Applications (3 minimum)

December 2, 2017 Submit Scholarship Applications (4 minimum)

January 27, 2018 Submit SAT/ACT scores & FAFSA receipt

March 3, 2018 Submit Acceptance Letters & Financial Aid Awards Letters

May 5, 2018 Sr. Exit Interviews

May 19, 2018 Sr. Recognition Day

FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Graduation Requirements

Content Area Required Credits

English 5 Credits (I, II, III, IV, English Composition)

Mathematics 4 Credits (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II) or

(Math I, II, III)

4th Math Course to be aligned with the

student’s post high school plans.

Science 3 Credits A Physical science course, Biology,

Earth/Environmental Science

Social Studies 4 Credits Civics and Economics, World History,

American History I: Founding Principles

and American History II or AP US

History

Second Language Not required for graduation. Required to

meet minimum application requirements

for UNC school system.

Health and Physical

Education

1 Credit Health/Physical Education

Electives or other require-

ments

State Requirements

6 Credits 2 Elective credits of any combination

from either:

Career and Technical Education

(CTE)

Arts Education

Second Language

4 Elective credits strongly recommended

(four course concentration) from one of

the following:


(CTE)

JROTC

Arts Education (e.g. dance, music,

theater arts, visual arts) – Any

other subject area (e.g. mathe-

matics, science, social studies,

English)

Additional Franklin

County Requirements

7 Credits

Total Credits Required 30 Credits

VANCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT



English 4 Credits (I, II, III, IV)

Mathematics 4 Credits Math 1, 2, 3, and 4th Math Course to be

aligned with the student’s post high school

plans.

Science 3 Credits A Physical science course, Biology, Earth/

Environmental Science

Social Studies 4 Credits Civics and Economics, American History I:

The Founding Principles, American History

II, World History


meet minimum application requirements for

UNC school system.

Health and Physical

Education



ments

State Requirements

6 Credits 2 Elective credits of any combination from

either:

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Arts Education

Second Language


(four course concentration) from one of the

following:

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

JROTC


theater arts, visual arts) – Any other

subject area (e.g. mathematics,

science, social studies, English)

Additional Vance County

Requirements

6 Credits

Total Credits Required 28 Credits

WAKE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT



English 4 Credits (I, II, III, IV)

Mathematics 4 Credits Math I, Math II, Math III, 4th Math Course

to be aligned with the student’s post high

school plans.

Science 3 Credits A Physical science course, Biology, Earth/

Environmental Science

Social Studies 4 Credits World History (or AP World History),

American History I: The Founding Princi-

ples and American History II (or AP US

History + one additional Social Studies

elective), and Civics and Economics


meet minimum application requirements

for UNC school system.

Health and Physical

Education



ments

State Requirements

6 Credits 2 Elective credits of any combination

from either:


(CTE)

Arts Education

Second Language


(four course concentration) from one of

the following:


(CTE)

JROTC


theater arts, visual arts) – Any

other subject area (e.g. mathe-

matics, science, social studies,

English)

Additional Wake County

Requirements

4 Credits

Total Required Credits 26 Credits

UNIVERSITY OF NORCH CAROLINA SCHOOL SYSTEM

College Admissions Requirements


English 4 Credits Four units in English emphasizing gram-

mar, composition, and literature

Mathematics 4 Credits Four course units of mathematics; in any of

the following combinations (the fourth unit

of math affects applicants to all institutions

except the N.C. School of the Arts.) (It is

recommended that prospective students

take a mathematics course unit in the

twelfth grade):

Algebra I and II, Geometry, and one

unit beyond Algebra II,

Algebra I and II, and two units

beyond Algebra II, or

Integrated Math I, II, and III, and

one unit beyond Integrated Math

III.

Science 3 Credits Three course units in science, including

at least one unit in a life or biological

science (for example, biology),

at least one unit in physical science (for

example, physical science, chemistry,

physics), and at least one laboratory course.

Social Studies 2 Credits Two course units in social studies,

including one unit in U.S. history, but an

applicant who does not have the unit in

U.S. history may be admitted on the

condition that at least three semester hours

in that subject will be passed by the end of

the sophomore year.

Second Language Two units of a language other than English

Health and Physical Educa-

tion


Additional Requirements Be sure to check specific schools for

additional requirements

Minimum GPA and Test

Scores

2.5 GPA

17 ACT Score

800 SAT Score (Critical Reading + Math)

The Academic Year Academy begins on September 23rd, 2017 and ends May 19th, 2018. ATTENDANCE Students are allowed five (5) absences. On the sixth (6th) absence the student will be terminated from the program. A reminder card will be sent after the third absence.

One (1) school related absence per year for the Saturday academy will be allowed with advance documentation. The UB office must receive the documentation on or before the next meeting following the school event. Students will be expected to attend standardized test preparation classes (ACT & SAT) academic and personal skills development, tutorial, financial literacy and/or study hall on Saturdays as well as Wednesday tutorial sessions. Students are responsible for bringing books and supplies to all meet-ings, unless notified by program staff. Each student is responsible for his or her own possessions. Neither the Upward Bound Program nor the University is responsible for loss of personal property. Valuable property or large sums of money should not be brought to Program Activities. Upward Bound participants are expected to respect the property of others. Thefts will not be tolerated. PARENTS The Academic Year Parent Orientation for new students will be held on November 18, 2017 for all parents. Immediately after being accepted students have to attend a Saturday meeting within two (2) of the scheduled Saturday meetings or they will be dropped from the roster. Parents are welcome to visit and participate in some of the Upward Bound events, if space is available. Chaperoning trips will require university approval through background checks. Contact staff well in advance if you are interested.

STANDARDS & POLICIES

Upward Bound Staff:

*After hours contact staff at 919-930-1798 or 919-830-0051 on scheduled Saturday and Wednesday meeting dates.

Saturday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

PARTICIPATION STIPENDS Students will receive the following participation stipends (Stipends will be distributed in cash or check form); Saturday meeting - $15 and Wednesday Tutorial - $5. Stipends will be reduced at a rate of $5 per policy infraction at the discretion of Program Staff if student’s behavior, academics and attitude are not appropriate to UB guidelines. Additional stipends in $5 increments can be awarded for academic achievement and exceptional displays of attitude. Once the business meeting has begun, all students should remain present in the room until the meeting has concluded. Opportunities to sign rosters (with the exception of attendance) and receive checks will only be made available once during the meeting. If you are not present, your check will be redistributed at the next meeting. When appropriate, stipends will be awarded at the end of the Saturday Academy based on a full day’s participation. Cash stipends will only be distributed once on the day of attendance. Students will be provided lunch on full-day Saturday meetings. Students will receive a $5 meal subsistence for Wednesday night tutorial sessions.

Executive Director Marsha Boyd Pharr 919-515-3632

Assistant Director Cecilia Johnson 919-513-3689

Program Coordinator Terry Baxter 919-513-3690

Academic Coordinator Maurice Mathis 919-513-7341

Business Officer Julie Freeman 919-515-1352

Administrative Support Catherine Wright 919-513-7864

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS/POLICIES

Fighting, using abusive and profane language, stealing, violating policy and regulations, disrespect, unbecoming attitude, disinterest in program or activities and unruly behavior will not be permitted. The abuse of the aforementioned statement is grounds for immediate dismissal. If a student is confronted with the above behavioral infractions, the results will lead to 1 or more of the following: VERBAL WARNING CONFERENCE with the Assistant Director and/or Executive Director and student and/or parent DISMISSAL from the program To insure safety, measures must be taken to prevent a fire hazard. Students tampering with fire alarms, fire extinguishers or other safety equipment, such as panic alert buttons can be dismissed from the program or fined.

North Carolina State University prohibits any form of illegal gambling, drugs, weapons, firearms, and alcoholic beverages to be used or possessed on the campus. Any Upward Bound student caught in the possession of or participating in activities relative to the aforementioned will be dismissed immediately and/or trespassed. Clothing must be appropriate, not disruptive to the learning process and cannot be provocative, revealing, indecent, vulgar or obscene. Students will be expected to dress according to the occasion. Proper footwear is required and shoes must be worn at all times. Underwear must not be visible. If inappropriate attire is worn at a UB event, a parent notification letter will be mailed requesting a parent conference. Student will not be able to resume active participation until the conference occurs. Failure to comply with this policy will result in termination from the program. Students are not to leave campus early, unless it is requested in writing by parent with signature prior to the Saturday Academy.

Public & Private Display of Affection (PPDA) – Students shall refrain from public and private displays of affection while partici-pating in program activities. Any student caught shoplifting will automatically be dismissed from the program. No exceptions. Any student who harasses another student, whether it’s personal, sexual or aggravated, may be dismissed immediately from the program. Parents are to pick up students according to scheduled times at their target high school. If not, there will be a deduction of $5.00 per ten minutes from student’s stipend for being late. Students who will be picked up in Raleigh after the Saturday Academy must be secured by the parent before the designated bus departure time. If parents have not arrived by the appropriate time, students will be placed on the bus to be picked up at the bus stops in the appropriate county. No food, drinks or gum will be allowed on the NC State Activity buses at any time.

Summer Academy Registration

PARTICIPATION POLICY All eligible students are required to participate in the Summer Residential Academy. A MANDATORY PARENT SUMMER ORIENTATION will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018. If you choose not to participate this summer, prior approval from the Upward Bound staff is required. Exceptions for non-participation are as follows through written documentation: (1) participating in another summer program, (2) summer employment opportunities categorized as intern-ships, public service or other academic premise or (3) attending summer school. Failure to attend the program can result in termination from the program. Summer Registration dates are February 17 and March 3, 2018. * Only students with parental representation at the orientation will be permitted to attend the Summer Academy. Summer Bridge Participation is contingent upon satisfactory behavior as an underclassman participant. UB staff will make recommendations for the Bridge Program at the end of the Senior Year based on academic performance and classroom behavior.

CLASSROOM RULES AND EXPECTATIONS

ASSIGNMENTS Students are expected to complete all class assignments to the best of their ability. Cheating is prohibited. Failure to do so will result in a referral to the Academic Coordinator and/or Assistant Director.

ATTENDANCE Each student is required to attend standardized test

preparation classes (PSAT/SAT/ACT), academic and personal skills development, tutorials and or study hall, cultural programs, special events, and all other activities offered by the Upward Bound Program. (Students are allowed five (5) absences per academic year.)

BOOKS AND NOTEBOOKS

Appropriate materials will be provided. You are respon-sible for the care of the materials that have been distrib-uted to you. Notebooks, pens, pencils and paper will also be furnished. You are responsible for bringing these items to the Saturday Academy unless notified by program staff.

CLASSROOM DISRUPTION - Behavior

The academic year component is very important; there-fore disruption of class will not be tolerated. Discipli-nary action forms will be enforced.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION Whenever there is a violation of the Upward Bound rules and expectations in the classroom, the instructor will document the inappropriate behavior by completing a Student Disciplinary Action Form.

The violation will be handled by the Academic Coordi-nator, Assistant Director, or Executive Director depend-ing on the severity of the infraction.

Listed below are sanctions that may result from inappropriate

behavior: Verbal Warning Stipend Reduction Notification of Parents/Guardians Conference with Director Dismissal Students may be restricted from various activities or be required

to complete some type of assignment as a part of the sanction. DESTRUCTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

Students will be held financially responsible for destruction of personal property, and any serious offense will warrant dismissal from the program.

DESTRUCTION OF UNIVERSITY PROPERTY

Students will be held financially responsible for destruction of university property. This will be grounds for expulsion from Upward Bound and/or disciplinary action.

DRESS CODE

Students are expected to dress according to UB standards. Young men must wear belts or pants that fit the waist. Hats are not worn inside of the building. No tank tops, halters or bra less tops. Ladies midriff should not be shown, etc.

EXCESSIVE NOISE

Students shall not use excessively loud noise in the class-room or any other college facility. Portable music devices are not allowed during class instruction, tutorials, or forums. Students violating this rule will be subject to confiscation of items and/or referral to the Upward Bound Staff.

FIGHTING

Fighting will not be tolerated. All fights and assaults will be reported to the Upward Bound Office. Assaults with possession of a dangerous weapon will be reported to authorities, which constitute grounds for immediate dismissal.

GUM, FOOD, AND DRINKS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOMS. RESPECT

Acts of disrespect to instructors, staff and fellow students will not be tolerated. Violations will be grounds for dis-missal or disciplinary action at the discretion of the UB Program Staff.

STUDY TIME

Students must use their study time in a constructive manner. Self-discipline improves study habits, as well as retention of course material. Portable music devices and or cellular phones are not allowed during study time.

TARDINESS

All students are expected to be on time for all classes, labs and activities. Any student who is consistently tardy will be referred to the Upward Bound staff with possible consequences of dismissal.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Cell phones and other electronic devices cannot be used during UB events (classes, workshops, and business meetings). If cell phone or other device is heard or seen during the stated events, it will be confiscated. Failure to relinquish device on initial incident will result in immedi-ate termination. It will be held until a parent conference. A repeat cell phone offense can result in termination.

We hope that you have a full understanding of our standards and policies. The academic year component will require commitment, good will, good judgment, and cooperation. The Program staff also has the authority to issue supplementary regulations as the need arises. These policies will be reasonable and fair. The rationale will be explained to both parents and students. This is your program. If you do your best, you will successfully com-plete the program and enter a post secondary institution.

SCHOOL DEPARTURE PARENT

PICK-UP

Franklinton 2:55 p.m. 7:15 p.m.

Louisburg 3:20 p.m. 7:40 p.m.

Bunn 3:40 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

SCHOOL PARENT PICK-UP

Vance County @ SVHS 5:15 p.m.

East Wake @ EW 4:30 p.m.

Tutorial Schedule

2017-2018

Dates

Franklin County– October 11, November 15, January 10,

February 7, March 7, April 11

Vance County– October 25, December 6, January 24,


East Wake– October 18, November 29, January 17,


Franklin County

November 9, 2017

January 30, 2018

April 10, 2018

June 13, 2018

Vance County

October 19, 2017

December 6, 2017

January 31, 2018

March 15, 2018

May 7, 2018

June 19, 2018

Wake County

November 3, 2017

February 2, 2018

April 13, 2018

June 8, 2018

REPORT CARD RELEASE DATES

NOTES:

UPWARD BOUND PROGRAMS

Box 7317, Raleigh, NC 27695-7317

Telephone: (919) 515-3632 FAX: (919) 515-7065

The Upward Bound Office is located at

407 Gorman Street, Raleigh NC 27607

Find us online!

www. trio.dasa.ncsu.edu

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