2007-2008 NSHS CALENDAR
August 14, 15, & 16, 2007 Professional Learning Days-no students
August 20 & 21, 2007 Professional Learning Days-no students
August 22, 2007 First Day for Students
September 3, 2007 Labor Day holiday
September 26, 2007 Interim Report Card
October 1, 2007 Professional Learning Day-no students
October 25, 2007 45th day, end of 1st quarter
October 25, 2007 Parent conferences (3:30 7:30)
October 26, 2007 Parent Conference (8:00 11:30) no students
November 1, 2007 Report Card
November 21 -23, 2007 Thanksgiving holidays
November 28, 2007 Interim Report Card
December 19, 2007 Winter Break Begins (Student Dismissal 11:00)
January 3, 2008 Students Return
January 16, 2008 90th Day
January 17 & 18, 2008 Professional Learning Day-no students
January 21 Martin Luther King Holiday (No teachers or students)
January 23, 2008 Report Card
February 20, 2008 Interim Report Card
February 22, 2008 Professional Learning Day (No teachers or students)
March 24 28, 2008 Spring Break
April 1, 2008 135th Day
April 9, 2008 Report Card
April 25, 2008 Professional Learning Day (No teachers or students)
May 7, 2008 Interim Report Card
June 3, 2008 Half-Day For Students (Dismissal at 11:00)
June 4, 2008 Last Day For Students (half day) (Dismissal at 11:00)
180th day, end of 2nd semester
June 5, 2008 Graduation
Professional Learning Day
*Final Report Card will be mailed
Weather Make-Up Days (not in priority order): January 17 2008, January 18, 2008, and February 22, 2008
Table of Contents
Alma Mater 1
Nondiscrimination Policy 1
Academic Program Information ... 2
Diploma .. 2
Graduation Participation Requirements 2
Requirements for Classification by Grade Level .. 3
SC Uniform Grading Scale Policy . 3
Rank in Class ... 5
Exams .. 6
Report Cards 6
Transfer of Credit Policy . 6
NSHS Best ... 6
Gold Key .. 6
SAT Club .. 6
National Honor Society .. 6
Beta Club .. 7
Gold Card . 7
Maroon Card . 7
Honor Roll . 7
Commendation Lunch 7
Academic Awards Program .. 7
Levels of Instruction 7
Transfer Policy 7
No Child Left Behind Parent Notification 8
Delinquent Fees . 8
Textbooks .. 8
SC Attendance Regulations 8
How Attendance Affects Credit . 8
Absences and Makeup Work . 9
Steps to Follow After an Absence . 9
Steps to Follow for Early Dismissal . 9
Tardy Policy and Procedures . 11
Student Appearance - Dress Code . 12
Additional NSHS Dress Code Policies .. 13
Visitors .. 14
Class Schedule .. 14
School Ceremonies and Observances ... 14
Constitutional and Statutory Provisions 15
Search of Visitors .. 15
Search of Vehicles . 15
Student Services 15
Announcements . 15
Book Rentals . 15
Guidance and Counseling . 15
Canteen . 15
Locks and Lockers 15
Sickness and First Aid .. 16
Lost and Found . 16
Lunch Break . 16
Parking Facilities .. 16
Guidelines for Cars on Campus 17
Valentines Day Policy . . 17
Student Safety ... 18
Fire Drills .. 18
Classroom Safety .. 18
Tornado Alert Plan ... 18
Technology .. 18
Student Activities 19
Club and Organizations ... 19
Athletic Eligibility Requirements 19
Homecoming 19
Miss Ninety Six High School Pageant . 20
Ninety Six High School Junior Senior Prom Rules .. 20
Student Rights and Responsibilities 21
Student Code of Conduct 22
Disorderly Conduct 22
Disruptive Conduct 23
Criminal Conduct .. 25
Discipline 26
The Ninety Six High School Family Creed 26
Rules 27
Consequences and Levels 27
Summary of Student Discipline Code and Consequences.. 29
Levels of Student Misconduct . 29
Minor Offenses 29
Intermediate Offenses . 30
Serious Offenses . 31
Lunch Detention . 31
Tobacco Products 31
Fighting ... 32
Discipline of Disabled Students . 32
Drug and Alcohol Use by Students 33
Weapons in School . 34
Secret Societies / Gang Activity . 34
Radios, CD Players, Pagers,
Cell Phones
... 35
Sexual Harassment
. 35
Pregnant / Married Students ............... 36
School Records ... 36
Career Center .. 37
Bus Rules and Regulations . 37
Counseling .. 38
Academic Counseling . 38
Personal Counseling ... 38
Ninety Six Student Athlete Handbook ... 38
Team and Player Discipline 38
Policies Regarding Student Athletes .. 39
Athletic Lettering Policy 40
All Academic Team ... 41
Team Recognition (Region / State Champions) 41
Ring Policy 41
Booster Club .. 42
Insurance 42
Individual Health Care Plan .. 42
Student Complaints and Grievances 44
Title IX Complaints .. 44
Section 504 Complaints . 44
THE PROPERTY OF
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Alma Mater
We hail thee Ninety Six High
And sing thy high praise,
With loyal devotion, remembering the days,
Since proudly we sought thee, thy children to be;
Heres a health Ninety Six High
Forever to thee
Since pilgrims of learning, we entered thy halls,
And found dearest comrades in thy classic walls.
Weve honored and loved thee, as sons faithfully;
Heres a health Ninety Six High
Forever to thee
Nondiscrimination Policy
It shall be the policy of the Greenwood School District #52 Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of religion, race, national origin, sex, or handicap in educational programs, activities, or services. Students shall have an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from all academic and extracurricular activities and services.
Ninety Six High School
601 Johnston Road
Ninety Six, SC 29666
(864) 543-2911
fax (864) 543-3132
NINETY SIX HIGH SCHOOL
ACADEMIC PROGRAM INFORMATION
THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
English 4 units
Mathematics 4 units
Science 3 units
United States History 1 unit
American Government/Economics ½ unit each
Social Studies Elective 1 unit
PE/Health/ROTC 1 unit
Computer Science 1 unit
Foreign Language or Occupational Course 1 unit
Electives 7 units
Total Units Required 24
Graduates of the Class of 2006 and later must pass all sections of the HSAP. Students will have their first opportunity to take the HSAP during their second year of high school.
IMPORTANT REMINDER TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Ninety Six High School will do everything possible to assist students in reaching their goals of graduating on time; however, it is the responsibility of the student to make sure that they have the number of units needed to graduate. As you register each year, make sure you are taking what you need for your graduation requirements. As a senior, make sure that you are taking what you need to graduate. THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
GRADUATION PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
Only student who have met all of the criteria for one of the following credentials may participate in the graduation ceremony:
(1) SC State High School Diploma -24 required units and all portions of the exit exam/HSAP.
(2) SC State High School Certificate-24 required units but not all portions of the exit exam/HSAP
(3) Ninety Six High School Certificate-attendance requirements for IEP non-diploma classification
All fees must be paid prior to the first graduation practice in order for any senior to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Students who participate in the NSHS graduation ceremony must wear abide by the dress code. In addition to the cap and gown, students may wear only school-issued academic insignia. Other additions or decorations may not be worn.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASSIFICATION BY GRADE LEVEL
FRESHMAN: Must be promoted from 8th grade.
SOPHOMORE: Must have successfully completed 1 unit of English, 1 unit of math, and 3 additional units for a total of 5 units.
JUNIOR: Must have successfully completed 2 units of English, 2 units of math, and 6 additional units for a total of 10 units.
SENIOR: Must have successfully completed 3 units of English, 3 units of math, and 10 additional units, and be enrolled in courses leading to graduation at the end of the school year.
Students participate only in grade appropriate activities. An example is a student who is classified as a sophomore may not purchase a Junior-Senior prom ticket.
SC UNIFORM GRADING SCALE POLICY
The evaluation of student achievement is one of the important functions of the teacher. The State Board of Education requires that all school districts use a uniform grading scale.
The uniform grading scale and accompanying procedures detailed below for all students receiving Carnegie units, including courses taken for Carnegie units in middle school. All grades on report cards and transcripts in South Carolina public high schools will be numerical.
(1) Numerical breaks for letter grades for corresponding letter grades are as follows:
A 93 - 100 B 85 - 92 C 77 - 84 D 70 - 76 F 69 and below
The formula for calculating a Grade Point Ratio (GPR) is GPR=Sum (quality points x Carnegie units earned) / Sum of Carnegie units attempted. Computations will not be rounded to a higher number. All diploma candidates are included in the ranking. The criteria for determining honor graduates, to include valedictorian and salutatorian, is a local decision. Life scholarships are determined at the end of the senior year.
College Prep Advanced Placement
Average Grade Tech Prep Honors International Baccalaureate
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100 |
A |
4.875 |
5.375 |
5.875 |
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99 |
A |
4.750 |
5.250 |
5.750 |
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98 |
A |
4.625 |
5.125 |
5.625 |
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97 |
A |
4.500 |
5.000 |
5.500 |
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96 |
A |
4.375 |
4.875 |
5.375 |
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95 |
A |
4.250 |
4.750 |
5.250 |
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94 |
A |
4.125 |
4.625 |
5.125 |
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93 |
A |
4.000 |
4.500 |
5.000 |
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92 |
B |
3.875 |
4.375 |
4.875 |
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91 |
B |
3.750 |
4.250 |
4.750 |
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90 |
B |
3.625 |
4.125 |
4.625 |
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89 |
B |
3.500 |
4.000 |
4.500 |
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88 |
B |
3.375 |
3.875 |
4.375 |
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87 |
B |
3.250 |
3.750 |
4.250 |
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86 |
B |
3.125 |
3.625 |
4.125 |
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85 |
B |
3.000 |
3.500 |
4.000 |
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84 |
C |
2.875 |
3.375 |
3.875 |
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83 |
C |
2.750 |
3.250 |
3.750 |
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82 |
C |
2.625 |
3.125 |
3.625 |
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81 |
C |
2.500 |
3.000 |
3.500 |
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80 |
C |
2.375 |
2.875 |
3.375 |
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79 |
C |
2.250 |
2.750 |
3.250 |
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78 |
C |
2.125 |
2.625 |
3.125 |
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77 |
C |
2.000 |
2.500 |
3.000 |
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76 |
D |
1.875 |
2.375 |
2.875 |
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75 |
D |
1.750 |
2.250 |
2.750 |
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74 |
D |
1.625 |
2.125 |