HHS Welcome Book Draft Britt by Brooke Britt

Hobbton high welcomes you draft

Table of contents introduction ....................................................................................................2 About hhs ...........................................................................................................3 faculty handbook: the basics ...............................................................4-8 names & titles .................................................................................................9 save the date (School Calendar)........................................................10-11 School map & important locations ................................................12-13 acronyms & gibberish .................................................................................14 daily schedules ..............................................................................................15 advice .................................................................................................................16 phone directory .............................................................................................17 useful links ......................................................................................................18 info graphic ...................................................................................................19

Introduction: Welcome to the home of the Wildcats! We are thrilled to have you on our team. This booklet was created to help teachers and staff members, like you, make a smooth transition to Hobbton High. It is filled with information & fun facts that will definitely aid in your understanding of the workings of HHS. Use this as a personal consultation guide when you feel a bit lost or just don’t know what SLT or IEP stands for. This booklet contains: • Information about HHS • Condensed version of the faculty handbook • List of people, their duties, & what they will need from YOU • Calendar of important events • List of acronyms & educational jargon • Advice & words of wisdom • School Map • Phone Directory • Useful Links

About Hobbton high our mission:

Hobbton High School, in partnership with parents and community, will prepare and graduate globally competitive students to become productive citizens in a changing world.

our vision:

Dedicated to continuous improvement

our history

Hobbton High was founded in 1957 and has a tradition of a strong academic program, which prepares students for success in college, the world of work, and life. The 23 acres of land was purchased from Col. Graham Kerr Hobbs for $10,000.00. A new addition to the school was completed in 2009 to expand the cafeteria and add administrative space.

our mascot: Wildcat

our colors: Black & Gold

principal:

Miss Jennifer Daughtry jdaughtry@sampson.k12.nc.us

asst. principal:

Mr. Michael Warren michaelw@sampson.k12.nc.us

Sampson county schools superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy (910) 592-1401 phone (910) 592-2445 fax

Faculty handbook: the basics BOARD POLICY • All staff members are expected to follow policy as set forth by the Sampson County Board of Education. • Selected policies have been outlined in this handbook. *This is a condensed Version* BUILDING MAINTENANCE • Staff members are responsible for the proper care and upkeep of our facilities • Staff & students must collaborate to upkeep facilities • Classroom should be free of clutter @ all times • Cabinets & shelves should be organized • Classroom should be a nonrestrictive for maximum mobility • Glass panels on doors should be left uncovered • Any fabric used must be flame retardant • No Candles or door displays • Limit use of extension cords • Secure windows & lower blinds @ the end of each day BULLETIN BOARDS • Should be meaningful & reflect current topics of study in an attractive manner. • Should always be neat and up-to-date CLASSROOM RULES • Rules/Expectations should be prominently displayed in classroom • Rules should be minimal & reasonable • Provide students & parents with a copy of the rules & consequences @ the beginning of the semester • Guardians & students should sign a statement of receipt which is kept on file by the teacher COLLECTION OF MONEY $$$ • All money collected must be receipted & turned in to the bookkeeper (A. Buchanan) on the same day as collected by 2:00pm COPY MACHINES • Copies are monitored & excessive copying is limited (large expense) CUMULATIVE FOLDERS • Confidential & the responsibility of Homeroom teachers o Each homeroom teacher should maintain a folder of forms that are updated yearly (Medical Alert, Class Rules, etc.) • Stored in guidance office & returned @ the end of each day • NOT to be stored in classrooms

EMERGENCY DRILLS • Monthly fire alarm drills will be held • Lock-down drills will be held @ least twice during the year • Tornado drills will be held @ specified times during the peak tornado season • All drills should be conducted as genuine emergencies • Monitor students closely & have grade books/student list w/ you during all drills FIXED ASSETS • Do NOT remove bar code tag from SCS property • Mark personal items • Must fill out form to move any item within the building • Broken items are discarded @ the end of the year – see Ms. Sutton, media GRADE LEVEL PLANNING • Be consistent • Collaborate with others • Departmental meetings should be held twice a month • A team leader for each department will organize & maintain evidence GRADE POLICIES • All grades assigned to students should reflect an accurate measurement of student achievement • Grades should NOT be used as a reward/punishment LESSON PLANS • All lesson plans should follow the Common Core State Standards/ Essential Standards for NC o See Instructional Coach (C. Mason); LiveBinders.com – search for Sampson county schools; check the NC DPI website for more information. • Textbooks are a resource and not a lesson plan • High expectations for student achievement should be integral part of all planning OFFICE REFERRALS • Make contact with guardians before writing a referral, if possible • All parent contacts should be documented • Be reminded that once a student is sent to the office; the message has been sent and received that the teacher is unable to control the situation • All reported incidents should be witnessed by a staff member PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE st • Make & document a positive parental contact for each student during the 1 2 weeks of school • Be flexible when scheduling conferences • Scheduled conferences during non-instructional time

PROFESSIONALISM (NC Code of Conduct) • Everyone should conduct themselves in a professional manner • Promote a positive image • Model the behavior & attitudes we expect from our students & guardians • Form lasting & meaningful relationships GUIDELINES FOR PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS: • • •

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Attitude: Maintain a positive attitude at all times. Address issues and move on. Attendance: Be dedicated & present every instructional day except in case of illness or emergency. Leave forms should be submitted promptly for approval. Dress Code: Set the example for enforcing the student dress code. Model appropriate attire for conducting business & expect the same for our students. Blue jeans are appropriate attire for work days and Casual Fridays. Confidentiality: All info. pertaining to student performance & behavior is confidential & needto-know¨- No Gossip. Assigned Duties: Additional responsibilities are necessary. Non-instructional duties are studentcentered & require total staff commitment. School Functions: Attendance @ assigned school functions & meetings are required except in the case of an emergency & w/ prior approval from the principal. o

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Senior Awards Ceremony, Underclassmen Awards Ceremony, PTO, Prom, & Graduation are required events.

Communication: Communication & collaboration is critical to the success of positive relationships & interpersonal interactions. Feel free to express yourself in a positive manner to encourage, empathy, understanding & acceptance. Also keep the feelings and personal situations of others in mind. Teacher Lounge: Staff only (no students) & visits should be brief. Maintain its cleanliness & neatness. Be patient with snack machines – Don’t get hangry! J

SCHOOL DAY • The official school day begins @ 7:45 am & ends @ 3:15pm except for assigned duties after 3:15 pm • Teachers should be @ classroom doorways or assigned area to monitor hallways & greet students each morning • The bell will ring at 3:05pm to signal the release of all students. STAFF ATTENDANCE • Staff members are required to sign in & sign out each day on the appropriate form provided in the office • All employees of SCS are expected to be in attendance for the entire school day • True emergencies will be handled accordingly • Any request to leave early or arrive late will be discussed in advance w/ the principal, Ms. Daughtry o Faculty & staff will sign in/out in the book provided in the office o Repeated requests will NOT be approved.

o Leave is outlined as follows:

§ Annual Leave: Teachers or assistants may NOT use annual leave on instructional days; Annual leave accrues monthly according to years of experience. Days accumulated over 30 days will be converted to sick leave on July 1 of each year. § Sick Leave: Sick leave is earned @ the rate of one day per month of employment. • Sick leave may be used for any actual pd. of temporary disability caused by or contributed to by personal illness of injury preventing an employee from performing his or her usual duties. It may also be used for medical appointments for employee, illness in the immediate family & medical appointments that necessitate the employee’s attendance, or death in the immediate family. § Personal Leave: Personal leave is earned by classroom teachers &

school media specialists who are permanent employees & may be used only upon the authorization of the principal. Personal leave may not taken on the 1st day that teachers are required to report for the school year, on required teacher workdays, or on the last working day before of the next working day after holidays or annual vacation days scheduled in the school calendar. Requests for personal leave made at least 5 days in advance not require a stated reason.

STAFF MEETINGS • Mondays will be reserved for staff meetings • Appointments & personal obligations must be scheduled accordingly.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE • Regular school attendance is expected for all students & should be encouraged & monitored by staff • Accurate attendance records are necessary • Attendance will be entered & updated at the beginning of each class period in PowerSchool. • All absences are defaulted to be unexcused • Teachers must turn in student excuse notes to Ms. Askew ASAP SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS • We use the SubFinder System to locate substitutes for emergency situations • Any planned absences should be coordinated with school bookkeeper (Mrs. Rose) in advance • Lesson plans along with needed materials, attendance sheets; discipline referral forms & class schedules should be easily accessible for the substitutes • All teachers must develop emergency lesson plan folders that are kept current o Folders should include copies of necessary forms with working plans that a substitute can easily understand & follow.

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All substitute teachers complete a form @ the end of the day to give feedback. All teachers requiring a substitute teacher must inform Mrs. Rose or Miss Daughtry upon their return to provide feedback, if there are any problems. 7

SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS • Students will be supervised @ all times • In an emergency situation, a neighboring staff member may monitor students • Assigned teachers are ultimately responsible for student safety • Model the behavior expected from students in the cafeteria, outside & hallways • Use a normal tone of voice to address specific behaviors as they occur • Build mutual respect and understanding • Students & staff should move quietly through hallways to not disturb classes • Address inappropriate behaviors promptly. SUPPLY REQUESTS • Supply requisition forms are located in the office • Completed forms should be submitted to the bookkeeper • If needed items are not available at school, discuss the need with the principal. • Staff members cannot be reimbursed for items purchased without prior approval. TELEPHONE/CELLPHONES • Use school telephone for school business ONLY between 7:45 am & 3:15pm • Students are allowed to use the telephone for sickness & emergencies ONLY • In class, cell phones are NOT allowed. No exceptions. • Any concerns should be discussed individually with the principal. TEXTBOOKS • Textbooks that are lost or damaged must be paid for $$$ • Payment should be secured before any grades and/ or records are released.

Names & titles Even though we are a smaller school, there are many new faces that are excited to help you! In this section, you will find names, titles, & “go to” guides so that when you have a question, you will have a better idea of who to go to & what they need from you. Ms. daughtry, principal • Go to for: Any concerns about professionalism, classroom needs, student concerns • You will send: Redzone, Parental Contact Log, etc. Mr. Warren, Assistant principal • Go to for: Concerns regarding student conduct/behavior, disciplinary issues, final exam testing questions, using a bus, assigning lockers, etc. • You will send: Referrals (write-up sheets) Mrs. rose, Secretary • Go to for: Concerns about a student’s absences/tardiness/home-life, the schedule, etc. • You will send: Info. about yourself (index card & emergency file), sign up for gateduty (2 required per semester); SubFinder Info., Copier Codes, Forms, emergency LP Ms. Buchanon, bookkeeper • Go to for: Receipt book, parking space, dealings with Money, classroom supplies • You will send: your receipt book, reimbursement forms, financial requests, etc. Mrs. Askew, data Manager • Go to for: Issues with Gradebook (how to set-up/calculate grades) or SchoolNet (student usernames/pw); attendance, tardies, usernames, NC Cloud) • You will send: Final grade reports, excuse notes Mrs. M. herring, website coordinator • Go to for: Email set-up, issues with student logins, computer lab signup, editing your class website, putting a link on “quick links”, unblocking/blocking websites, technology Mr. daughtry or mr. herring, custodial staff • Go to for: Problems with not enough desks/getting rid of furniture, help with cleaning, issues with heat/air – these are your go-to guys J Ms. Sutton, media specialist • Go to for: Technology concerns, check-out technology, library/media, yearbook. Coach Jones, athletic director & drivers ed. instructor • Go to for: Athletics, Coaching advice, student physicals, etc. School leadership team members • A. Kimbro, C. Warren, A. Johnson, B.Britt, K. Tyler, A. Martin, R. Pearson, M. Herring, C. Sutton, K. McLamb, C. King, J. Klaves, K. Vann, L. Henry, N. Cottle

Save the date: 2015-2016

S ca n Q R to go to virtua l S CS calend a r

save the date: august & September 2015

Below you will find a working calendar of school events, meetings, and athletic competitions for August and September 2015. Dates are subject to change.

Where is it? This page contains information about the location of certain items/places that you will need to know as you begin your transition here @ HHS.

Located in front office on podium in front of Mrs. Rose’s desk You must sign in when you arrive and sign out each day If you accidently forget, see Ms. Buchanon or your pay may be affected

Faculty bathrooms • •

Men’s’ & women’s’ are located on the front hall next in front of auditorium Another faculty restroom is located in the front office across from the conference room

Faculty & staff lounge •

Located on the front hall across from Pate’s room o A refrigerator, microwave, sink, drink machines, & snack machine is located here

Faculty & Staff boxes •

Your box is located in the lounge; try to check your box at the beginning & end of each day

Copying machines •

The faster copier is located in workroom next to lounge; another copier is located in the media center (see Rose for 4-digit copier code)

Classroom supplies •

See Ms. Buchanon (in the front office) for expo markers, erasers, paperclips, stapler, etc.

Textbooks •

Located in text room/testing closet across from Geiger’s rm. on history hall – Mr. warren (asst. principal) has access

Forms (referrals, permission slips, etc.) •

Located the workroom on the front hall across from Pate’s room; forms are located in the form box at the end of the counter

Excused student absence notes •

See Mrs. Rose; usually located on bookshelf behind her desk in the front office

AEd (automated external defibrillator) •

Located in the workroom in the front office o Another AED will be installed in the field house

Houston

King

Thornton

Fogleman

Geiger

Pearson

McLamb

Eason

A. Kimbro

Waters

Girls B/R

Hall

Boys B/R

Hudson

Robinson

Storage

Warren

doors

Math

EOC

Seoane Faircloth

Media/ Library

M. Herring

Hall

B. Britt

C L O S E T

Gazebo

Sutton Yearbook Copier

F. Pate

Work room

Henry

B/R

Women’s

Goethie

B/R

K. Vann

Cone

Stage

A. Johnson

History

Hadley

Dove

Auditorium

C L O S E T

Old copy room

Martin

K. Tyler

Men’s

EC Conf.& Nurse

Office

lab

Hall

Vocats

R. Jones

Science

Copier

Closet

Field House Byrd/Mallard

Lounge

13 Daughtry

Warren (AP)

Conference C Room

doors

Buchanon

Askew

Girls B/R

M. Rose

Boys B/R

Main Entrance

doors

FFA

office

Spence

Kitchen

Ag Shop

Cafe

Bball closet

Hall

H A L L

HEALTH ROOM

Thompson

Jessup

Cottle

hall

George

doors

Gym

office storage

Office storage

Mallard office

B/R

storage

Band / Tart

Main office

Faculty B/R

Hobbton High School School map

J. Jackson [art]

C. Thornton [health]

T. Faison (ISS)

School map

doors

Parking

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ACT: American College Test; Juniors will have required remediation & will take the ACT during their junior year (see Goethie with questions). CPD: Customized Professional Development; Ms. Daughtry will provide you with an area of focus to complete your professional development. See link for more info. http://sampsoncounty.nc.schoolwebpages.com/education/dept/dept.php?sectionid=3015& CTE: Career & Technical Education Daily Paws: This is what we call morning announcements & important info. – if you miss the verbal announcements, it is also updated daily by Ms. Herring on the HHS website ELA: English Language Arts ELL: Students who are English Language Learners do not speak English at home and are learning English at school. EOC: End-of-Course Exam (tested in Math I, English II, and Biology) EVAAS: Stands for Education Value Added Assessment System; it was created by SAS, Inc. It’s basically a computer program that keeps track of student data over time & records a student’s EOG and EOC grades & percentages to show how they did compared to others. IEP: An Individual Education Plan (or program) is written for a child who is eligible to receive special education services. It includes a description of the child’s strengths, educational needs, the services the school is going to provide, and educational goals HomeBase: Home Base is “NC’s suite of digital classroom management tools and instructional resources for teachers, students, parents, & administrators” see: www.dpi.state.nc.us/homebase for more info. LEA: Local Education Agency LEP: Limited English Proficient NCLB: No Child Left Behind PEP: Personalized Education Plan PLC: Professional Learning Community – Each month you will meet with other teachers in your content @ the Central Office located in Clinton to hold discussions & share resources. This is required SchoolNet: Created by Pearson, this program allows you to create and administer assessments; track data; etc. SIP: School Improvement Plan SLT: School Leadership Team UbD: Understanding by Design; a three-stage backward design process for curriculum planning; you will create these with the help of the instructional coach 504 Plan: written for a child who has a disability that impacts his access to the curriculum in some way. The goal is to provide the student with accommodations & modifications in school that allow him to fully access the general curriculum

Schedules & such â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hour timeâ&#x20AC;?

Regular daily schedule: 1st 8:00-9:35

1st 8:00-9:10

2nd 9:40-11:15

2nd 9:15-10:25

3rd 11:20-1:25

3rd 10:30-12:10 Lunches: 1st 10:30-11:00 2nd 11:05-11:35 3rd 11:40-12:10 a) 12:15-1:00

Lunches: 1st 11:25-11:55 tardy bell @ 12:00 nd

2 12:10-12:40 tardy bell @ 12:45 rd

3 12:55-1:25

b) 1:05-1:50

tardy bell @ 1:30 th

4 1:30-3:05

1-hour delay

Early release

2-hour delay

1st 9:00

2nd 10:00

2nd ----

3rd ---

3rd ---Lunches: 1st --2nd ---3rd ---4th 1:55-3:05

4th 1:55-3:05

Lunches: 1st --2nd --3rd --4th 1:55-3:05

Advice “Always ask for, and openly accept, help. Teaching our students is a group effort. A single individual alone cannot successfully achieve this task. No matter how many years we have been teaching, how many degrees we have, or how much training we have received, each and every one of us, at some point, needs help. Never be too proud to ask. Never be too cocky to listen. There are times to stand at the front and lead, just as there are times to take a seat and listen.” – Carol King, 2015 HHS Teacher of the Year

"Being a new teacher can be overwhelming, but knowing that a caring staff is there to help is reassuring. My number one piece of advice is to just ask for help. Don't assume, don't over do, don't take on too much, just ask for help! It doesn't make you less of a teacher or weak, it makes you responsible." - Candace Warren, English Teacher

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Hhs phone directory

Name

Extension#

name

Extension #

ASKEW BAKER NEW SCIENCE BRITT BUCHANON FIELD HOUSE CANTRELL (SRO) CONE COTTLE EASON FAIRCLOTH FAISON (ISS) FOGLEMAN GEIGER GEORGE GOETHIE K. HALL HENRY HERRING/EOC LAB HOOPER HOUSTON HUDSON HUNTER JACKSON JESSUP JOHNSON R. JONES (A.D.) A. KIMBRO KING

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KLAVES MALLARD MARTIN MCLAMB NAYLOR (ESL) PATE PEARSON NEW SS ROBINSON ROSE (OFFICE) SEOANE NEW PE SPENCE SUTTON (MEDIA) TART (BAND) THOMPSON B. THORNTON C. THORNTON TYLER VANN C. WARREN WATERS CAFETERIA DANKS - NURSE EC OFFICE STUDENT PHONE EC CONFERENCE RM. BAMBI DOVE

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HOBBTON HIGH: 910-594-0242

Useful links for teaching: •

SAMPSON COUNTY LIVEBINDERS: Curriculum & useful links o http://www.livebinders.com/shelf/search?terms=Sampson+county&search[type]=0& commit=Search

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KAHOOT: Game-based learning website o https://getkahoot.com/

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PLICKERS: Clickers for your classroom o https://plickers.com/

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QUIZLET: Make quizzes, learning games, reinforce vocab. o https://quizlet.com/latest

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TED-ED: Lets you build special-interest lessons around TED Talks, TED-Ed originals & YouTube videos. o http://ed.ted.com/

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321: List of 321 Free Tools for Teachers separated into18 categories from infographics to podcasts o http://elearningindustry.com/321-free-tools-for-teachers-free-educational-technology