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Lee County Schools 2010-2011 Guide

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Welcome to new school year Welcome to the 2010-2011 school year. Last year was met with change and much success from our schools. Our teachers and staff members have worked tirelessly to continue our academic improvements. We have made strategic decisions to fund our classrooms first during these harsh economic times. In doing so, each school has retained the number of teachers from the previous year. Our class sizes remain small in comparison to other districts in the state and surrounding counties.

To expand on our student achievement we have 13 schools making expected growth, and 3 schools making high growth.

The preliminary results show 7 of our schools making AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress). We also recognize the success of Lee Early College as our first High School of Distinction.

As we reflect on programs and initiatives from last year, we should celebrate our commitment to integrating technology and instruction. Our three middle schools successfully implemented a 1:1 laptop program for all students that has already proven to increase student achievement. Ingram Elementary Moss piloted a 1:1 laptop program for fourth grade students that created excitement among the students and opened the classroom window to the world. We completed our infusion of technology in each classroom with SMART boards and other accessories. Our STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) program was

expanded to each middle school and the two traditional high schools.

Our mentoring and supportive programs, like AVID and RtI, along with the countless hours that tutors provide to our schools, have greatly enhanced the opportunities presented in our classrooms each day.

We invite you to visit our schools at any time and encourage you to get involved. With the community’s support and involvement, we will continue our mission “to teach each student the social and academic skills needed to become a responsible and productive citizen.”

It is an honor for me to be part of such a dedicated Lee County Schools family of students, teachers, parents, volunteers, and staff. I look forward to a great school year.

Jeffrey C. Moss, Ed.D. Superintendent, Lee County Schools

TABLE OF CONTENTS Lee County Schools ................................ Page 4 AIG program ......................................... Page 22 Board of Education................................. Page 5 Exceptional Education services .......... Page 23 Inclement weather ................................. Page 5 Dress code ............................................. Page 24 School health program........................... Page 6 Year-round school calendar................ Page 26 Registration procedures..........................Page 8 Traditional school calendar ................ Page 27 Key leaders............................................. Page 10 School bus basics .................................. Page 28 Tips for students and parents ............. Page 12 Technology .............................................Page 29 Vaccine preventable illnesses ............. Page 13 Suggestions for parents........................ Page 30 Open houses .......................................... Page 14 Lee County YMCA ................................. Page 32 Child nutrition program ..................... Page 16 Lee Early College calendar .................. Page 36

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Lee County Schools B.T. Bullock Elementary School (K-5) 1410 McNeil Road Sanford, NC 27330 (919) 718-0160 phone (919) 708-7347 fax Principal: Pam Sutton psutton.bullock@lee.k12.nc.us Bragg Street Academy (6-11) 504 Bragg Street Sanford, NC 27330 (919) 775-2686 phone (919)774-1429 fax Principal: Carolyn Henry chenry.bragg@lee.k12.nc.us Broadway Elementary School (K-5) 307 South Main Street Broadway, NC 27505 (919) 258-3828 phone (919) 258-6954 fax Principal: Clara Ephriam cephriam.bway@lee.k12.nc.us Deep River Elementary School (K-5) 4000 Deep River Road Sanford, NC 27330 (919) 776-2722 phone (919) 776-0737 fax Principal: Amy Lundy alundy.dr@lee.k12.nc.us East Lee Middle School (6-8) 1337 Broadway Road Sanford, NC 27330 (919) 776-8441 phone (919) 774-7451 fax Principal: George Raley graley.elms@lee.k12.nc.us F. L. Knight/The Children’s Center (Serving ages 3 – 21) 607 McIntosh Street Sanford, NC 27330 (919) 774-4634 phone (919) 776-2113 fax Principal: Angela Cockman acockman.flk@lee.k12.nc.us

Greenwood Elementary School (K-5) 1127 Greenwood Road Sanford, NC 27330 Mail: PO Box 9, Lemon Springs, NC 28355 (919) 776-0506 phone (919) 776-5574 fax Principal: Vicki Haislip vhaislip.gw@lee.k12.nc.us J. Glenn Edwards Elementary School (K-5) 3115 Cemetary Road Sanford, NC 27332 (919) 774-3733 phone (919) 776-8689 fax Principal: Patricia Coldren pcoldren.edwards@lee.k12.nc.us J.R. Ingram, Jr. Elementary School (K-5) 3309 Wicker Street Sanford, NC 27330 (919) 774-3772 phone (919) 774-7090 fax Principal: Gary Moore gmoore.ingram@lee.k12.nc.us Lee Early College (9-14) 1105 Kelly Drive Bell Building Sanford, NC 27330 (919) 718-7259 (919) 718-7519 Principal: Robert Biehl rbiehl.lec@lee.k12.nc.us Lee County High School (9-12) 1708 Nash Street Sanford, NC 27330 (919) 776-7541 phone (919) 718-7173 fax – Guidance (919) 718-7170 fax – Administration Principal: Greg Batten gbatten.ls@lee.k12.nc.us SanLee Middle School (6-8) 2309 Tramway Road Sanford, NC 27332 (919) 708-7227 phone (919) 718-2875 fax Principal: Kenna Wilson kwilson@lee.k12.nc.us

Southern Lee High School (9-12) 2301 Tramway Road Sanford, NC 27332 (919) 718-2400 phone (919) 718-2410 fax Principal: Bonnie Almond balmond.sl@lee.k12.nc.us Tramway Elementary School (K-5) 360 Center Church Road Sanford, NC 27330 (919) 718-0170 phone (919) 774-1325 fax Principal: Anne Beal abeal.tway@lee.k12.nc.us West Lee Middle School (6-8) 3301 Wicker Street Sanford, NC 27330 (919) 775-7351 phone (919) 776-3694 fax Principal: Melvin Marshall mmarshall.wlms@lee.k12.nc.us Warren Williams Child Development Center 901 Lawrence Street Sanford, NC 27330 (919) 774-3529 phone Site Coordinator: Silvia Bayer sbayer@lee.k12.nc.us

Lee County Schools Guide Lee County Schools Guide is a publication of The Sanford Herald.

Copy for this publication provided by Lee County Schools. Front cover: Jewels Marlewski (left), and Connor Bush, raise their hands to answer questions during class, on the first day of kindergarten at Tramway Elementary School. Sanford Herald photograph

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Lee County Board of Education Shawn E. Williams, Chairman 3125 Hickory Hill Drive Sanford, NC 27330 shawnwilliams@lee.k12.nc.us pastor@fairpromiseamez.org 919-777-2798 (home) 252-671-0472 (cell) John T. Bonardi, Jr., Vice Chairman 808 Pendergrass Road Sanford, NC 27330 jbonardi@lee.k12.nc.us 919-776-2789 (Home) Mark K. Akinosho 820 Hayden Avenue Sanford, NC 27330 makinosho@lee.k12.nc.us 919-775-8133 (Home) Cameron Sharpe 5169 Sheriff Watson Road Sanford, NC 27332 Camerons.box44@yahoo.com 919-498-2250 (Home)

Dr. Lynn H. Smith 1502 Gormly Circle Sanford, NC 27330 orthosmith@windstream.net 919-776-8083 (Home) William P. Tatum (Bill) 2511 Wellington Drive Sanford, NC 27330 billtatum@lee.k12.nc.us 919-774-8806 (Home) Jeffrey C. Moss, Ed.D. Superintendent P. O. Box 1010 Sanford, NC 27331-1010 jmoss@lee.k12.nc.us 919-774-6226 (Work) Jimmy L. Love, Attorney at Law P. O. Box 309 Sanford, NC 27331-0309 loveattorneys@mindspring.com 919-775-7119 (Work)

Linda A. Smith 1501 Windmill Drive Sanford, NC 27330 lindasmith@lee.k12.nc.us 919-774-6781 (Home)

Board of Education meeting dates 2010-2011 Sign-up for citizens interested in addressing the Board of Education during a meeting begins 30 minutes prior to the start time of the meeting. Sign up will end 5 minutes prior to the “Call to Order” of the meeting.

August 10 September 14 October 12 November 9 December 7 January 11 February 8 March 8 April 12 May 10 June 14 Meetings are normally held at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Lee County Government Center located at 106 Hillcrest Drive in Sanford.

Inclement weather information When bad weather forces the closing of school, these sources of information are available: n Tune to the radio or television stations listed here. n Check the Lee County Schools website — www.lee.k12.nc.us. n Call the Lee County Schools Central Office — 774-6226. n AlertNow subscribers will receive a telephone message.

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School health program Children learn best and are most successful when they are healthy. The Lee County Schools’ Health Team monitors children for any health problems that may affect the student’s ability to learn. The Health Team is led by the School Nurse. Each school receives the services of a School Nurse at least two days a week.

N.C. Health Laws and Requirements n All students are required to have immunizations. Specific immunizations vary with age and grade level but include for all students doses of DTP/DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), Polio, Hib (Hemophilus Influenzae B), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), and Hepatitis B (grades kindergarten through 11th). Varicella is required for students in grades kindergarten through 4th and Tdap (Tetanus booster with pertussis) is required for students in grades 6 through 8. n A Kindergarten Health Assessment is required for those students entering kindergarten.

The Health Assessment must be completed no earlier that one year prior to school entry by a licensed healthcare provider. All parts of the (blue) Kindergarten Health Assessment form must be completed and returned to your child’s school by August 25th. n If your child is younger than 8 years old or weighs less than 80 pounds he/she must be buckled in a booster seat anytime they are riding in a vehicle. This law took effect in North Carolina Jan. 1, 2005. “To ride safely without a booster seat, children should be able to sit all the way back in the seat with their knees bent over the edge. Also, the shoulder belt should fit snugly across the chest and collarbone, with the lap belt fitting snugly across the upper thighs.” (Information from SafeKids North Carolina) As they say “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” and this saying is especially true for injury prevention from motor vehicle accidents.

Lee Co. Schools Policies & Procedures n Each year students in kindergarten through ninth grade participate in a health screening called Health-A-Rama. Students are screened in the areas of hearing, vision, height/weight and for K-5 students, dental screening. Students who have difficulty with any of the screenings will be re-screened by the School Nurse. Parents are notified if students have any problems after the

re-screenings. The School Nurse and/or School Social Worker can provide parents with helpful information about local and state resources to provide follow-up care for vision and hearing screen failures or other health concerns. If a parent does not want a child screened (for any or all of the designated screenings) then the parent must write a note to the classroom teacher requesting that their child not be screened and identify which screening(s) to delete. n At the beginning of the school year each student will bring home a Health and Student Information Card for a parent/guardian to complete and return to school. This card provides school personnel with important and current information. The student health information (including any chronic illness, allergy and medication information) is vital to prepare school staff in case of an emergency, to protect your child. n If your child has a chronic illness (such as asthma or seizures) or severe allergy (to foods, insects, other allergens) then you need to contact your School Nurse as soon as possible to put into place necessary emergency care plans. Notify your School Nurse if your child takes medication at home (but not at school) so she can help monitor for effectiveness and possible side effects. n The North Carolina legislature enacted a law regarding the “Care for School Children with Diabetes.” SB911. This law requires schools to provide training to staff about diabetes as well as intensively train designated staff to assist students with both daily and emergency care. Parents must request that a care plan be developed.

Forms about this law and the Diabetes Care Plan are available at each school site upon request or can be obtained by calling Mary B. Oates, RN,C, Supervisor of School Nurses at 919-774-6226. n Minor first aid will be administered if your child becomes ill or injured while at school. You may be called, depending on the extent of the illness or injury. If you cannot be reached, the principal or designee will decide if your child should be taken to a doctor or emergency room, again depending on the severity of the illness or injury. n If your child is suspected of having a communicable (contagious or “catching”) illness or condition you will be notified and you may be asked to come to school and pick up the child, to prevent the spread to other children. School staff

should be notified any time your child is diagnosed with a communicable disease or you have treated your child for a communicable condition (such as head lice). Communicable diseases or conditions include: * Head lice * Scabies * Impetigo * Conjunctivitis (“pink eye”) * Strep or Staph infections * Chickenpox * Measles (red or German) n We need your help to prevent the spread of contagious conditions. Please do not send your child to school sick. If your child has a temperature of 100 or greater, vomiting or diarrhea s/he will be sent home from school. Children should be fever free (without fever reducing medication) for 24 hours before returning to school. n Please encourage your child to wash their hands frequently to reduce the spread of germs.

When soap and water are not available, alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gel sanitizers may be used. Covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing is another important way to prevent the spread of germs. The School Nurses teach students the elbow cover, coughing or sneezing into the elbow area rather than on the palms of the hands, to further prevent the spread of germs. n If a child needs medication at school on an “as needed” or long-term basis the parent and doctor will need to complete and sign a “Request for Medication to be Given During School Hours” form and return the form to school with the medicine in a properly labeled bottle (from the pharmacy). The medication policy applies to both prescription and non-prescription (over-thecounter) medicines. If the medication is short term (such as an antibiotic or pain medicine) then a note from the doctor on a prescription pad or other office stationery and a note from the parent will suffice. Students may not carry medication (prescription or over-the-counter) with them at school without the proper authorization and registering with the School Nurse. n A wellness policy, #6140, outlines how the Lee County Schools are addressing the concerns of proper nutrition and physical activity of our students, to prevent the serious long-term health

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Registration procedures

Kindergarten/First-Grade In order to attend kindergarten, children must be 5 years old on or before August 31 of the current school year. Most parents choose to enroll their 5-year-olds in kindergarten even though the state does not require children to be enrolled in school until the age of 7.

To register your child, please go to your child’s school. If you do not know which school your child will be attending, use the School Assignment Locator on the Lee County Schools website, www. lee.k12.nc.us.

Your child does not have to be present to be registered, but you will need to take along the following: n The child’s Social Security card. n A certified copy of the child’s birth certificate, which can be obtained from the county or state health department where the child was born, or other satisfactory evidence of date of birth. n Two proofs of residence one such proof from category (A) and one such proof from category (B).

(A) One (1) such proof must be a signed lease

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agreement, affidavit of an oral lease agreement, deed, or closing statement, (with a closing date within 45 days) in the name of the parent/legal guardian(s).

(B) The other proof of residence may include one of the following in the name of the parent/legal guardian(s) with address and a current date: Utility bill for the residence (electric, water, gas).

Property tax bill.

Home visit by Lee County Schools’ social worker. n An updated immunization record. Medical evidence of the following immunizations must be submitted: Five DPT doses (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis). If the fourth dose (booster) is given on or after the fourth birthday, the fifth dose is not required.

Four oral polio vaccine doses (OPV), one of which must be a booster given on or after the fourth birthday. If the third dose is given on or after the fourth birthday, the fourth dose is not required.

Two MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) doses with the first dose given on or after the first birthday and a second dose given before entering school.

At least one dose of Haemophilus influenza, b (HbOC, or PRP-OMP), given on or after the first birthday and before five years of age.

Three Hepatitis B doses. This vaccine is required of all children born on or after July 1, 1994. n North Carolina law requires that a kindergarten health assessment be completed on or before the first day of school before a child can enter kindergarten. The health assessment must be completed no more than 12 months prior to the Kindergarten start date.

If a completed health assessment form is not presented on or before the first day, the principal shall present a notice of deficiency to the parent, guardian, or responsible person. The parent, guardian, or responsible person shall have 30 calendar days from the first day of attendance to present the required health assessment form for

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the child. Upon termination of 30 calendar days, the principal shall not permit the child to attend the school until the required health assessment transmittal form has been presented.

Health assessment forms are available at Lee County Schools, area doctors’ offices or at the Lee County Health Department. Parents whose children do not have a regular physician can get health assessments and immunizations through the Lee County Health Department.

Schools are staffed all year and throughout the summer. Please register your child as early as possible so the school will be prepared for your child. A special registration period for entering kindergartners is held in the spring for the following school year, but newcomers arriving after that date can register any time.

Second-Grade Through Twelfth Newcomers and those who have moved to a new school attendance area in Lee County should bring the following items when registering a child: n A certified copy of the child’s birth certificate, which can be obtained from the county or state health department where the child was born, or other satisfactory evi-

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problems associated with obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. Children need to be more active; the local policy requires 30 minutes of physical activity per day at school.

Children should be physically active after school as well. Good nutrition, including a rainbow of fruits and vegetables each day, gives children the energy they need for bodies to grow, brains to develop and to be

dence of date of birth. n Two proofs of residence one such proof from category (A) and one such proof from category (B).

(A) One (1) such proof must be a signed lease agreement, affidavit of an oral lease agreement, deed, or closing statement, (with a closing date within 45 days) in the name of the parent/legal guardian(s).

(B) The other proof of residence may include one of the following in the name of the parent/legal guardian(s) with address and a current date: Utility bill for the residence (electric, water, gas).

Property tax bill.

Home visit by Lee County Schools’ social worker. n Immunization records. n If coming from another school system, a copy of the child's latest report card and the previous year's achievement test results are helpful. n Please call the school to make an appointment to register your child. While not required, this can save you a lot of time.

To determine where you need to go to register your child, use the School Assignment Locator on the Lee County Schools website, www. lee.k12.nc.us.

For information about registering for high school classes, please visit the Schools link on the website for each high school’s contact information.

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Children learn best and are most successful when they are healthy.

The Lee County Schools Health Team monitors children for any health problems that may affect the student’s ability to learn. Each Lee County school is also served by a school counselor, school social worker, and school psychologist, all working together to help each child be healthy, safe and successful in school. Please call your child’s school staff if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s health.

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Lee County Schools key leaders Superintendent’s Office Superintendent — Dr. Jeffrey C. Moss, jmoss@lee.k12.nc.us, ext. 1217 n Susan Britt, sbritt@lee.k12. nc.us — Administrative Assistant/Clerk to the Board, ext.

1217 n Sharon Spence, sspence@ lee.k12.nc.us — Public Information Officer, ext. 1219 Curriculum and Instruction Andy Bryan, Associate Superintendent Curriculum & Instruction — abryan@lee.k12. nc.us ext.1240 n Academically or Intellectually Gifted — Wendy Carlyle, District AIG Coordinator, wcarlyle@lee.k12.nc.us, ext. 1259 n Career Technical Education — Aaron Fleming, Director, afleming@lee.k12.nc.us, ext. 1242 n Exceptional Education — Anne Sessoms, Director, asessoms@lee.k12.nc.us, ext.

1225 n K-5 Instruction — Dr. Carol Chappell, Director, cchappell@ lee.k12.nc.us , ext. 1256 n Secondary Education — Dr. Tina Poltrock, Director, tpoltrock@lee.k12.nc.us, ext. 1241 n Special Programs/Projects (ESL, Migrant Education) — Dr. Lynn Warren, Director, lwarren@lee.k12.nc.us , ext. 1216 n Student Accountability/ Testing & Records — Rob Dietrich, rdietrich@lee.k12.nc.us, ext. 1206 n Student Resources

— Dr. Johnnye Waller, Director, jwaller@lee.k12.nc.us, ext. 1287 Technology Cindy Johnson, Chief Technology Officer — cjohnson@lee. k12.nc.us, ext. 1245 Human Resources Glenda Jones, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources — gjones@lee.k12.nc.us, ext.

1247 Finance Tammy Howington, Assistant Superintendent Finance and Business Services — thowington@lee.k12.nc.us, ext. 1235 Auxiliary Services Dr. Jim Atkinson Sr., Assistant Superintendent Auxiliary Services — jatkinson@lee.k12. nc.us, ext 1218 n Transportation — J. Reid Cagle, Director, rcagle.bus@lee. k12.nc.us, 919-776-3112 n Maintenance & Facilities — Jerry W. Pittman, Director, jpittman@lee.k12.nc.us, 919776-4013 n Child Nutrition — Jeanne Ellington, Director, jellington@ lee.k12.nc.us, ext. 1213 n Student Health Services — Mary Hawley Oates, Director, mboates@lee.k12.nc.us, ext 1228 n School Resource Officers — Darla Cole, Chief, dcole.ls@ lee.k12.nc.us, 919-776-7541, ext.

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Tips for students and parents

The goal of the Lee County Schools Special Police is to ensure the safety of the students and staff at each of our schools, while serving as a resource in the areas of criminal law, crime prevention and crisis management for our students, staff and parents. The agency employs eight sworn police officers who serve as the School Resource Officers (SROs), with one officer assigned to each of the high schools, each middle school, and the alternative school; one who teaches the GREAT gang prevention curriculum and works on gang prevention and one who serves as a supervisor and floats between the schools as needed.

The presence of an SRO at your child’s school — whether on a daily or occasional basis — does not mean that there is a problem at the school or that it is a troubled school. The SROs like to visit the schools to get to know the students and staff and to be involved in activities. Throughout the year, your SROs work on various issues to make the schools safer. These include classroom presentations; gang, violence and drug prevention curriculums; and school safety exercises, such as fire drills, tornado drills, bomb threat drills, and intruder drills. In recent years, our school district has revised its emergency plans and schools have begun to implement some new school safety exercises. As parents, you will receive information from the schools about their emergency planning and exercises. Please talk with your children about these exercises and let them know how important it is that they follow instructions.

Your SROs work hard to get to know the students and what is going on within our schools. It is important for the students to know that the SRO is

someone that they can turn to. Please encourage your child to find out who his or her SRO is and to meet the officer. The SROs also are available to talk with parents about any concerns or issues that they may have involving their child or school. Your school office or the Central Office can direct you to the SRO assigned to your school.

Just as it is important for the SROs to know what is going on in the schools, it is even more important for you, as parents, to be aware of what is happening in your child’s life — both in and out of school. Law enforcement officers across the country, including your SROs, work with serious cases every day in which the parent does not know who his child’s friends are, who did not know that his child was failing school, or who did not know his child was not attending school. Please, don’t be one of those parents!

Tips for Parents: 1. Talk with your child every day about activities at school and in his (or her) life.

2. Make it a point to know who your child’s friends are. Even better — find out who the parents are and where they live.

3. Keep in touch with your child’s teachers and how he/she is doing at school.

4. Encourage your child to come to school everyday and do his or her best.

5. Keep check on your child’s attendance.

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Vaccine preventable illnesses From MARY B. OATES, RN,C Supervisor of School Nurses Lee County Schools

All students entering schools must have a certain number of vaccine doses (or immunizations) to help prevent a variety of diseases, including diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, Haemophilus Influenza type b, Hepatitis B, measles, mumps and rubella. The widespread use of immunizations has eradicated once deadly diseases around the world. Some of the newer vaccines help prevent diseases that affect specific populations (such as college students or females). These newer vaccines are not required for school entry but are vaccines you will want to consider for your child’s health.

Two immunizations that you may want to consider for your child’s health include the influenza vaccine (flu shot) and the meningococcal meningitis vaccine. Both of these vaccines are not part of the (free) vaccines that are required to attend school but they are important for the health of all children. A third immunization, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), is targeted toward females ages 9-26 to prevent cervical cancer and other complications.

Influenza (commonly called the flu) is a respiratory illness caused by the influenza viruses and is easily spread from one person to another.

Infection with the flu viruses can result in illness that is mild to severe and life-threatening, especially for those adults and children with chronic health problems. This past year we saw the H1N1 flu virus hitting young and healthy adolescents and young adults the hardest. The symptoms of the most types of flu include fever (usually high), headache, extreme tiredness, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, dry cough, and muscle aches.

Other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, are more common among children. Flu immunization is encouraged, even in healthy children, because infection with the flu can lead to other problems, such as pneumonia, inflammation of the heart, and inflammation of the lungs. You will want to check with your child’s doctor or the local health department during the month of October for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations and the availability of vaccine.

Meningococcal meningitis is a form of bacterial meningitis (sometimes referred to as spinal meningitis). It is a rare, but potentially fatal

bacterial infection that can cause severe swelling of the fluid around the brain and spinal cord, or a serious blood infection. For those that survive, the long-term effects can include brain damage, seizures, hearing loss or limb amputations. Meningococcal meningitis is spread from person to person through the air or by contact with saliva, usually through close, personal contact with an infected person. Often called the “kissing disease,” meningococcal meningitis is also spread through coughing, sneezing, or shared items like a drinking glass or utensils. Symptoms can progress rapidly and resemble the flu. Symptoms include fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, confusion, sleepiness, sensitivity to light and sometimes a rash on the arms and legs.

College students have been considered at increased risk, but recent recommendations for vaccination against meningococcal meningitis have included children during adolescence.

The newest vaccines protect against four of the five most common types of meningitis and the anticipated period of protection is reported to be 8-10 years. You will want to talk with your child’s doctor to see if your adolescent child would benefit from this vaccine. You will want to call the Health Department (919-718-4640) or your child’s doctor if you are interested in getting this vaccine for your child. This vaccine may be covered by private insurance or Medicaid/Health Choice. If you want more information about meningococcal meningitis or influenza, please contact your child’s school nurse or you can go to the CDC website at www.cdc.gov.

According to the Immunize North Carolina website (www.immunizenc.com) the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that is spread from one person to another by skin-toskin contact in the genital area. There are about 40 types of HPV that can infect men and women.

Some types of HPV can cause cervical cancer in women. Other types of HPV can cause genital warts. Many sexually active people (at least 50%) get HPV at some time in their lives, although most never know it because HPV usually has no symptoms and goes away on its own. However, while a person is infected with HPV, they can spread the virus to other sex partners. HPV is most common in young women and men who are in their late teens and early 20’s.

Some types of HPV can infect a woman’s cervix (lower part of womb) and cause the cells to

change. Most of the time, HPV goes away on its own. When HPV is gone, the cervix cells go back to normal. But sometimes, the HPV does not go away. Instead, it stays in the body and continues to change the cells on a woman’s cervix. These cervical cell changes (also called cervical dysplasia) can lead to cancer over time, if they are not treated.

The only protection against HPV infection is lifelong abstinence or a monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner. However, a new vaccine can now protect females (ages 9-26) from four major types of HPV. These include two types that cause 70% of cervical cancer and two types that cause about 90% of genital warts. HPV vaccine can prevent most genital warts and most cases of cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine does not prevent other sexually transmitted infections.

The vaccine is given as a series of three shots over six months. Studies show that the vaccine is extremely safe. The most common side effects are redness and soreness where the shot was given. Some insurance companies, along with Medicaid and HealthChoice, may cover the cost of this HPV vaccine (approximately $120 per dose). You will want to check with your child’s healthcare provider or the Lee County Health Department regarding this vaccine for your daughter.

Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine is required for students in kindergarten through third grade.

Many students, even through high school, have received a dose of the varicella vaccine. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) now recommends that all children ages 12 months through adulthood should be routinely administered two (2) doses of varicella-containing vaccine. A second (catch-up) dose of varicella vaccine is recommended for children and adolescents who previously had received one dose, to improve individual protection against varicella. In recent years, chickenpox outbreaks have occurred among school children who had been vaccinated with just one dose of varicella, prompting this recommendation. Parents will want to talk with their child’s healthcare provider or the Lee County Health Department regarding this booster dose of varicella vaccine.

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Lee County Schools open houses Saturday, August 14 SanLee Middle School 6th Grade – 10 a.m.-Noon West Lee Middle School 6th Grade – Noon-3 p.m.

Monday, August 16 Southern Lee High School schedule pick-up – Seniors Tuesday, August 17 Southern Lee High School schedule pick-up – Juniors/Sophomores

Monday, August 23 Broadway Elementary School – 4-6 p.m.

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Greenwood Elementary School – 4-6 p.m.

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Southern Lee High School Freshman Orientation – 8-11 a.m.

Warren Williams Child Development Center – 4-6 p.m.

Thursday, August 19 Lee County High School Freshman Orientation – 8 a.m.-Noon Lee County High School schedule pick-up — Seniors - 1-3 p.m.

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Friday, August 20 Lee County High School schedule pick-up — Juniors/Sophomores 8-11:30 a.m.

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Child nutrition program Students enrolled in Lee County Schools have the option of paying daily or pre-paying for their lunches. Prepayment will be accepted once a month, for two days only. If a student desires to pre-pay for their lunches, they must pay on the two specified days, for the periods listed on the chart. Pre-payment can only be accepted for lunches, not breakfasts or supplemental sales (extra milk, extra juice, ice cream, etc).

FOR TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS

Pre-payment of lunches will not be accepted for the first 10 days of school or the last nine days of the school year. During these times, students must pay daily for their lunches.

In the event of a student’s absence, an adjustment should be made in the pre-payment paid for the following period. As in the past, daily payments will be accepted in all schools.

Listed are the dates on which pre-payments will be accepted, as well as the amounts due.

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dose of Tdap is required for all students in 6th grade. The ACIP also recommended that adolescents (ages 11-18 years of age) receive a dose of the Tdap vaccine. Tdap includes immunization against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis but is designed for children over age 7. Again, you will want to check with your child’s healthcare provider or the Lee County Health Department regarding Tdap for your child. Tdap is part of North Carolina’s universal vaccine program. With the rise in numbers of pertussis cases, you and your healthcare provider may decide a booster dose with Tdap is appropriate.

Immunizations are an important means of preventing some very serious diseases. Make sure you ask any questions that you have regarding immunizations for your child. The Lee County Health Department staff, your private healthcare provider or your school nurse can answer questions that you have about these immunizations that are not required but are recommended for your child’s best health.

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6. Be aware of school rules regarding dress codes, electronic devices, and attendance.

7. Keep up with where your child goes after school and who he or she is with. Encourage your child to get involved in after-school activities, such as school clubs, sports, or a community youth program.

8. Do not hesitate to report any potential problems to school officials.

Tips for Students: 1. Have the attitude that this is my school and I want to make the best of it. This means knowing and following your school’s rules, as well as getting to know your school administrators and SROs. 2. Get involved in school activities — clubs, sports, athletic events; there is something for everyone. If you don’t find it, take the initiative and inquire about starting something new!

3. Don’t fall behind in your attendance; come to school everyday and work hard and you will be successful.

4. Don’t bring excessive property to school such as CD players, video games, jewelry, money, etc. If you don’t bring these items to school they won’t be lost or stolen.

5. If you are having any trouble or know about potential problems at school, make sure that you talk to someone at school who can help, such as a teacher, principal, guidance counselor, or SRO. We work hard to protect student confidentially in these incidents. Keep in mind that we have two anonymous phone line numbers that students or parents can access if they wish to report potential problems at school: 776-7541 ext. 4459 or 1-888-9609600.

Darla Cole, Chief Lee County Schools Special Police Force 776-7541 ext 4285

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Child Nutrition Services “Research indicates that eating habits affect students’ academic performance and health,” said State Superintendent, Dr. June Atkinson. “Children who are hungry have difficulty learning and do not perform as well in the classroom as students who are well nourished.” The Child Nutrition Program helps ensure all students have access to a nutritious diet by offering students an affordable, high quality, nutritious breakfast and lunch.

Breakfast and lunch is served each day when school is in session, in every school. The price of a student breakfast is $1.50 in all schools; the price of a student lunch is $2.10 in elementary schools and $2.25 in middle and high schools.

Households may qualify for reduced priced or free meals. Household size and income will be used to determine eligibility for meal benefits. If the household income is less than 130% of poverty, based on the size of your household, children may receive free meals. Children in households that are eligible to receive Food and Nutrition Services (FNS, formerly Food Stamps) benefits or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) are automatically eligible for free meals. FNS//TANF families will be certified by Direct Certification.

Foster children that are the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court may also be eligible for benefits. Eligibility for the foster child is based on the child’s income.

Application forms are being made available to all households. Forms are available in the Principal’s Office at each school or at the Central Office, located at 106 Gordon Street. New application forms must be completed yearly to determine eligibility. They may be returned to the child’s school or mailed to Lee County Schools Central Office, Child Nutrition Services, P.O. Box 1010, Sanford, NC 27331. The information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and verification of data. Households may have to verify, or prove, that the information on the application is correct, at any time during the school year by school or other program officials.

In order for school officials to determine eligibility for free and reduced-priced benefits, an adult household member must sign the application. Applications must include the names of all household members, the amount and source of income received by each household member, and the social security number of the adult household member who signs the application. If the household member signing the application does not have a social security number, he/she must indicate that a social security number is not available.

Once the applications are processed, the households will be notified. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling may contact the Child Nutrition Services Office at 774-6226. Parents wishing to make a formal appeal for a hearing on the decision may make a request either orally or in writing to the school district.

If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should complete a new application form. Such changes may make children eligible for additional benefits.

Contact anyone in the Child Nutrition Services Department at 774-6226 if you have questions or need assistance in completing the application form. A list of some of the most commonly asked questions and answers is available on the NCDPI Child Nutrition Services Web site at www.ncpublicschools.org/childnutrition.

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To Learn More About Lee County Schools, visit the website www.lee.k12.nc.us

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AIG program — questions & answers

Lee County Schools supports education services that seek to develop the maximum learning potential of all students. Frequently asked questions regarding the Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Program are listed as follows for your convenience.

What are indicators of academic giftedness?

A child shows academic giftedness when he or she demonstrates learning potential significantly beyond the expected level of his/her age group (2 – 3 years). This advanced learning potential can be discovered in many ways and can be hidden by unfavorable life circumstances. According to the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, six indicators of giftedness are: achievement, aptitude, performance, observation of gifted characteristics, interest and motivation to learn. Although school grades are taken into consideration, they do not always indicate giftedness.

How are children nominated for services?

A teacher or parent may make a nomination anytime during the school year to the AIG Site Review Chairperson. Additionally, there is a system wide search at grades three and five. Annual reviews are conducted for service options match at the close of every school year.

What are the criteria for gifted service options at the elementary school level?

There is a range of service options with eligibility criteria to address reading and math needs of elementary students requiring little differentiation to more extensive differentiation. K-3 students are nurtured in reading and math based on data and classroom observations. Students who are formally identified for AIG services usually receive differentiated instruction in an AIG classroom comprised of academic and grade level peers. These students show outstanding

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ability in a number of academic areas at a high level, and/or in a sustained way. These students need a strongly differentiated program that provides challenging opportunities where they can pursue curriculum in more depth and at a faster pace. Students in the classes will be required to work 2-3 years beyond grade level while covering the NC Standard Course of Study.

At least two of the following criteria must be used for AIG placement (reading and/or math): ■ 90th percentile on achievement test in subject Or ■ 90th percentile on aptitude test AND ■ Teacher recommendation based on checklist of gifted characteristics Or ■ A/E average in subject.

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Exceptional Education services

Lee County Schools currently provides services to more than 1,000 students with disabilities. These exceptional education students have been identified as having special and unique needs that require special education services. Special education programs are the vehicles by which the school system provides supplemental and support services that these students require. Students range in age from 3-21 with areas of eligibility including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deaf-Blindness, Deafness, Developmental Delay, Serious Emotional Disability, Hearing Impairment, Intellectual Disability (Mild, Moderate, Severe), Multiple Disabilities, Orthopedic Impairment, Other Health Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech or Language Impairment, Visual Impairment and Traumatic Brain Injury.

Lee County Schools makes available a free appropriate public education to any child with a disability who needs special education and related services. A full continuum of placements is offered to meet the educational needs of each child in the exceptional children program. To the maximum extent appropriate, children with disabilities are educated with children who are not disabled. Appropriate special education services are determined on an individual student basis and include settings within a general education classroom, within an exceptional childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classroom, or at the public separate school, Floyd L. Knight / The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center. Preschool students with disabilities are served in a variety of settings including home, day care centers, and a site-based developmental day center.

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Students with disabilities or medical issues that make it impossible for them to attend school are served through a homebound setting. Speech/ language services, occupational/physical therapy, and audiology services are available as related services when needed. Adapted physical education is also utilized when appropriate. A team of school psychologists assists with the diagnostic and evaluation process, both academic and behavioral interventions and strategies.

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Dress code part of code of conduct The Lee County Board of Education has adopted a Student Dress and Appearance Policy (Policy 4301). Individual schools are given the discretion to specify additional examples of dress or appearance that are appropriate or inappropriate under the policy.

Violation of the policy will be handled according to the “Lee County Schools’ Code of Student Conduct” as interpreted by each school principal and as specified in the schools’ respective handbooks.

In all cases, the student will be required to correct the situation before being allowed to return to class.

The following are inappropriate and not permitted:

n Clothing and items with messages or illustrations which are lewd, derogatory, indecent, vulgar or advertising any product or service not permitted by law to minors such as drugs, illegal substances, tobacco and alcohol. n Clothing, shorts, dresses and skirts which are excessively tight or shorter than mid-thigh. n Clothing with excessive holes, see-through materials, strapless, tank and spaghetti tops.

n Sagging pants and oversized clothing. n Clothing exposing cleavage, midriff and undergarments. n Sunglasses and head coverings of any kind are not to be worn inside the buildings. n Clothing and accessories which can be perceived as weapons. n Clothing and attire with any symbols or styles associated with intimidation, violence, or violent groups.

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AlertNow Notification Service Keeping parents informed is a top priority at Lee County Schools. That’s why we have adopted the AlertNow Notification Service which allows us to send a telephone message to you providing important information about school events or emergencies. We will use AlertNow to notify you of school delays or cancellations due to inclement weather, as well as remind you about various events, including report card distribution, open house, field trips, and more. In the event of an emergency at school, you can have peace of mind knowing that you will be informed immediately by phone.

The successful delivery of information is dependent upon accurate contact information for each student, so please make certain that your child’s school office has your most current phone numbers. If this information changes during the year, please let your child’s school know immediately.

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What you need to know about receiving calls sent through AlertNow: n Caller ID will display the school’s main number when general announcement is delivered. n Caller ID will display 411 if the message is a dire emergency. n Be sure to say “Hello” when you answer the phone. The technology must hear a voice to deliver. n AlertNow will leave a message on any answering machine or voicemail.

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Students who exhibit a very strong need for curriculum modifications may qualify for even higher level services such as cross-grade grouping, grade acceleration or dual enrollment.

Criteria are available for each of these service options in the Lee County Schools’ Local AIG Plan. If interested, please contact AIG teacher(s) at your school.

What are the gifted service options and criteria at the middle schools?

There is a range of service options with eligibility criteria to address reading and math needs of middle school students requiring little differentiation to more extensive differentiation.

At the middle schools, students identified in language arts and/or math are placed in heterogeneously grouped advanced classes for those subjects. All learning levels within the AIG class will be addressed by implementing differentiation strategies. AIG students may show outstanding ability in a number of academic areas at a high level, and/or in a sustained way. These students need a strongly differentiated program that provides challenging opportunities where they can pursue curriculum in more depth and at a faster pace. Students in these classes will be required to work 2-3 years beyond grade level while covering the NC Standard Course of Study.

At least two out of the following must be met for advanced class placement (reading and/or math): ■ 90th percentile on achievement test in subject Or ■ 90th percentile on aptitude test AND ■ Teacher recommendation based on rubric level ■ Grade average of A/93+ percentile in subject.

Middle school students who exhibit very strong needs may qualify for even higher level services, such as cross-grade grouping, grade acceleration or dual enrollment. If interested, please contact the AIG Site Review Chairperson at your school.

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Could a student qualify for gifted services at the elementary school and not the middle school?

It is possible for a student to demonstrate a need for modifications at the elementary level and not at the middle school level. This does not mean that a student is no longer gifted, but that the level of services needed has changed.

For example, the child still has the same ability but may not be applying knowledge and skills to the same degree as in the past. Thus, the student’s need for a more extensive differentiation placement may not be necessary. Although some students may not continue to meet the criteria necessary for a gifted service option at the middle school level, they may still be served in the AIG class or in a grade level class. Gifted students’ needs differ, and they are met with a variety of modifications and settings according to demonstrated academic, individual needs.

What services are offered at the high school?

The AIG program changes format at the high school level. Students self-select Honors and Advanced Placement courses. Teachers, guidance counselors and parents play key roles in encouraging and guiding gifted students to take more rigorous classes. AP and Honors teachers provide modifications to meet student’s intellectual and social needs as indicated on the Differentiated Education Plan. High school students who exhibit a very strong need for curriculum modifications may qualify for even higher level services, such as dual enrollment or special schools in North Carolina.

What is a Differentiated Education Plan?

A DEP is an academic plan for each student needing modified services. The plan includes the learning environment, content modification and any special programs for the student.

Since general education teachers have an integral responsibility in appropriately differentiating curriculum for our higher ability students during the school day, how will they know how to provide differentiated education services?

Currently, AIG licensure is preferred to teach

gifted students in reading and math at the elementary and middle school levels. One of the many roles for AIG teacher(s) at each school site is to support the other classroom teachers with strategies to use in differentiation for all students. Professional development courses focusing on the AIG program to students will also be acknowledged as appropriate credentials for serving gifted students.

Will differentiated education services result in students being given extra work?

In AIG classes, students will be working on the same objective/concept in the NC Standard Course of Study, as peers at grade level, through assignments at multiple levels, as well as extending and enriching the curriculum at levels 2–3 years beyond grade level. The levels should be suited to the readiness, learning profile and interests of the students. The core content will be covered as well as enriched and extended. Thus, a student should not be receiving extra work, but rather more appropriate work.

Who developed the local AIG plan?

In 1997, a committee of parents, community leaders, teachers and administrators contributed to the writing of the local plan as they adhered to state guidelines. Every three years, the local plan is to be reviewed by a committee with similar representation. The Lee County Board of Education approves, and the N.C. Department of Public Instruction reviews the plan after each three-year cycle.

Whom do I contact in the school to discuss the plan?

Contact the AIG Site Review Chairperson and/or AIG teacher(s) for the Academically Intellectually Gifted program or the school site principal.

Who in the Central Office facilitates the system plan?

Contact Wendy Carlyle, District AIG Coordinator, at 774-6226. Your input regarding the local plan is welcomed.

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School bus basics

The school bus

If you live more than 1.5 miles from your child’s school, free school bus transportation will be provided. Buses are routed so that the bus passes within one mile of the residence of each student assigned to the bus. Buses may be routed to pick up students who live closer than this if they would have to walk through dangerous conditions to reach school.

How are bus stops determined?

By state law, buses can travel only on state-maintained highways, municipal streets, or streets with publicly dedicated right-of-way.

Buses are routed on main or primary roads. Stops must be at least 2/10 of a mile apart unless there are safety problems. Bus routes will be announced at the first of every year.

2010-11 bus routes

Bus route information will be published in The Sanford Herald and will be posted on the Lee County Schools website — www.lee. k12.nc.us. Bus route information should be available around the middle of August.

Teach bus safety ■ Look both ways before crossing the street.

■ Obey the bus driver.

■ Once seated, remain quietly in your seat.

■ Do not eat or drink on the bus.

■ Keep your arms, legs, and head inside the bus.

■ Do not throw things out of the window.

STOP —It’s the Law!

It is unlawful in North Carolina to pass a stopped school bus while the bus is displaying its mechanical stop sign and flashing red lights and is stopped for the purpose of receiving and discharging passengers. When a school bus stops for passengers, all traffic must stop on the following types of roadways: two-lane roadway, two-lane roadway with turning lane and four-lane roadway without a median separation. On a roadway of four lanes or more with a center turning lane or on a divided highway of four lanes or more with a median separator, only traffic following the bus must stop.

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Technology includes LCS web page Lee County Schools’ web page can be found at www.lee.k12.nc.us.

This site provides interactive school calendars, teacher class pages, news and announcements. You must have a user account in order to use the advanced features of the system. Creating a parent account for School Fusion allows you to view information that pertains to the classroom web page of your student(s). Information on how to create an account will be available at your child’s Open House.

By registering as a parent, you are able to communicate directly with the teacher and receive daily notifications of events, assignments, and calendar events. Content on the classroom pages may vary based on each individual classroom teacher, who administers their own classroom web page.

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A 1:1 laptop program has been put into place at Southern Lee High School, East Lee Middle School, SanLee Middle School, West Lee Middle School, and in grades 3-5 at B.T. Bullock Elementary School and Deep River Elementary School.

Future plans will expand the laptop program to all schools in Lee County. Each elementary and high school classroom has one or more computers that are networked. These schools also have computer labs for student use. All students must have a signed Internet User Policy to use the Internet.

The school and class websites are automatically available in a multitude of different languages allowing students and parents with English as a second language access to the same information as the

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Student support services Student support in Lee County Schools provides services to all children and youth, especially those who are experiencing problems which create barriers to learning. These services include prevention, intervention, transition and follow-up services for students and their families. Professional staff includes school counselors, school social workers, school nurses, and other qualified professional personnel. Direct services are provided by this professional staff through education, counseling, consultation, and individual assessment. Student resource staff also provides in-service training, parent education, and community collaboration. Home, school, and community collaboration is essential for the success of our students.

Student resource staff provides important resources for you and your child. The following professionals and services are available to ensure the best possible learning environment is available for your child.

School Social Workers: School social workers serve as the vital link between the home, school, and community.

While social workers do deal with barriers to school attendance, they also focus on any issue which impacts student success. School social workers bring unique knowledge and skills to the school system and to the student support services team. They are essential in providing a positive environment for teaching, for learning, and for students becoming successful life-long learners. School social workers enhance Lee County Schools’ ability to promote the district’s academic mission, especially where home, school, and community collaboration is the key to achieving this mission. The school social worker’s role is to support student success. According to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction specialized programs offered by the school social worker strengthen the home/school/community partnership and address barriers to student learning and success. School social workers serve as the catalysts in promoting student well-being and successful completion of school.

School Counselors: School counselors are among the list of people students and parents may turn to when they need help. Counselors know how to listen. They help students understand and deal with social,

behavioral, and personal problems. The counselor emphasizes prevention and works with students to obtain the life skills they need to deal with problems. Counselors are available to offer support and to help students make good choices.

School counselors assist students in coping with difficult situations, including problems with teachers or questions relating to grades.

Counselors advocate for students and work with various resources to promote academic, career, personal, and social development. They help students evaluate their own abilities, interests, talents, and personalities to develop realistic academic and career goals. Elementary counselors may observe students and confer with teachers and parents to evaluate the child’s strengths, problems, or special needs. Students may visit the counselor on a private, individual basis or the counselor may work with students who are experiencing similar problems in small group settings. Counselors provide classroom guidance sessions on subjects that affect everyone, such as establishing good study habits. In addition to helping students cope with problems, counselors are available to help with many other issues including, study skills, career choices, diversity and respect for others, or the dangers of substance abuse. Counselors may offer programs for parents and students or for just parents. Today counselors assist students with problems which interfere with learning. They help students prepare for success in the 21st century.

School Nurses: Healthy children are successful learners. The school nurse supports the physical, mental, emotional, and social health of students and their success in the learning process. School nurses provide health care assessment, intervention, and follow-up for all children within the school setting. The National Association of School Nurses outlines seven roles of the school nurse. The school nurse provides care to students and staff who have been injured or who present with acute illnesses. This includes communication with parents and any necessary referral to other providers. The school nurse is responsible for medication administration and the performance of health care procedures that are within the scope of nursing practice and are ordered by an appropriately licensed health care provider. School nurses provide leadership

for the provision of health services. As a health care expert the school nurse assesses the overall system of care and develops a plan for assuring that health needs are met. The school nurse provides screening and referral for health conditions to address potential health problems that are barriers to learning or symptoms of underlying medical conditions. These screening services may include vision, hearing, postural, or body mass index. The school nurse promotes a healthy school environment by monitoring immunizations, assuring appropriate exclusion from and re-entry into school, and reporting communicable diseases as required by law. School nurses promote health by providing information directly to individual students, groups of students, or classes. As a health care expert the school nurse takes a leadership role in the development and evaluation of school health policies. The school nurse serves as a liaison between school personnel, family, community, and health care providers.

Behavior Improvement Program: The primary focus of the behavior improvement program is to provide an alternative setting for students who have committed an act which would result in suspension as outlined by the Lee County Schools Code of Student Conduct. The Behavior Improvement Program is staffed by a specialist who provides supervision to targeted students in a highly restricted and quiet classroom. The specialist will clarify and interpret assignments for students and will provide additional assignments when needed.

McKinney-Vento Legislation: Lee County Schools is dedicated to ensuring that all children and youth experiencing homelessness have access to the public education to which they are entitled under the federal McKinney-Vento Act. The main themes of the McKinney-Vento Act include school access; school stability; support for academic success; childcentered, best interest decision making; and the critical role of the school social worker who serves as the local homeless education liaison.

The educational services to children or youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime

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Lee County YMCA From Lee County YMCA The Lee County YMCA offers the convenience of onsite After School Programs at B.T. Bullock (also serving J.R. Ingram), and Tramway (also serving Greenwood and J. Glenn Edwards) Elementary Schools. From start to finish, our afternoons will be packed with fun and character development! The YMCA will provide a safe, educational, fun environment for your child to grow in spirit, mind, and body.

Each afternoon, YMCA After School Programs will be a blast! We will provide care for your children from the time of school release until 6 p.m. Your child’s afternoon is packed with scheduled activities, clinic time (our skill development program), arts & crafts, character development, time for homework, snack, daily devotions, as well as group assemblies

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chocked full of songs, skits and challenges.

Family nights are held twice a year; this is an opportunity for you to come meet the staff and see all that your kids are doing! You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss the family fun!

The YMCA also offers Intersession programs while Tramway is out for their breaks and SOS programs for select teacher workdays and holidays. These programs provide an opportunity to experience summer camp all year long!

The Lee County YMCA offers financial assistance for the needs of youth, families, and individuals who cannot afford the full cost of YMCA memberships and programs. The Lee County YMCA is committed to being accessible to all and works hard to support those who may be in challenging financial situations.

Every year, the YMCA of the Triangleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s We Build People campaign raises thousands of dollars to support outreach programs and financial assistance because we believe in the potential of each and every youth in our

community. For more information on financial assistance, please contact Beckley Harris in the business office at the YMCA. For a complete listing of fees, programs dates and descriptions, contact the YMCA at

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residence may be adversely affected by these circumstances. It is the goal of Lee County Schools to assist identified students experience success in their educational environment.

Safe and Drug Free Schools: The purpose of Title IV, Part A is to support programs that prevent violence in and around schools; that prevent the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs; that involve parents and communities; and that are coordinated with related Federal, State, school, and community efforts and resources to foster a safe and drug-free learning environment that supports student academic achievement. Lee County Schools recognizes the importance of providing a safe environment that will enhance learning opportunities for students. Student support services are directed at maximizing learning opportunities for our students. Learning is maximized when students feel safe.

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FEDERAL STATEMENT OF CIVIL RIGHTS Lee County Schools offer a comprehensive program of career and technical education for students at East Lee Middle School, SanLee Middle School, West Lee Middle School, Lee County High, Lee Early College and Southern Lee High Schools. Exploratory courses and career information services are offered at East Lee, SanLee and West Lee Middle Schools. Courses are offered in Agriculture Education, Business Education, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Health Occupations Education, Marketing Education, Technology Education, and Trade and Industrial Education at the high school level as well as career guidance and planning services. Support services to special populations are provided at each middle and high school. Work-based experiences in high school apprenticeship, cooperative education, program internships, and shadowing opportunities are available at Lee County High, Lee Early College, Southern Lee High School, Bragg Street Academy and Floyd L. Knight.

The mission of the career and technical education programs in Lee County Schools is to help empower students for effective participation in an international economy as world-class workers and citizens. Goals aligned with this mission are: (1) Prepare students for further career and technical education and lifelong learning, (2) Prepare students for initial and continued gainful employment, (3) Assist students in making educational and career decisions, (4) Assist students in applying related learning and educational experiences, (5) Assist students in developing decision-making, communication, problemsolving, leadership, and citizenship skills, (6) Prepare students to make informed consumer decisions, and (7) Assist special needs students to succeed in career and technical education programs.

It is the policy of the Lee County Schools that no otherwise qualified student shall be excluded from, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination in any educational program or activity solely on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, handicapping condition, creed, marital/ pregnant status, or political affiliation.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender. Glenda Jones, Personnel Officer, Title IX Coordinator, will hear cases dealing with Title IX regulations for the Lee County Schools. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability(s). Anne Sessoms, Director of Exceptional Education, Section 504 Coordinator, will hear cases dealing with Section 504 regulations for the Lee County Schools.

This notification has been made with reference to Federal Register dated March 21, 1979, Volume 44, Number 56: Aaron Fleming, Director, Career and Technical Education. The above named Lee County School’s staff persons are located at the Lee County Schools Administrative Offices, 106 Gordon Street, Sanford, NC, 27330, phone: 919-774-6226.

Declaración Federal Sobre Derechos Civiles Las Escuelas del Condado Lee ofrecen un programa comprensivo de educación técnica y ocupacional para los estudiantes de las escuelas secundarias East Lee, SanLee y West Lee; y las escuelas preparatorias Southern Lee, Lee County y la escuela Lee Early College. Las escuelas secundarias East Lee, SanLee y West Lee ofrecen cursos exploratorios y servicios de información ocupacional. Las escuelas secundarias también ofrecen servicios de consejería y planeamiento ocupacional, además de cursos de educación sobre agricultura, administración de negocios, ciencias del consumidor y la familia, salud ocupacional, mercadeo, tecnología y comercio industrial. Todas las escuelas secundarias y preparatorias brindan servicios de apoyo a diferentes poblaciones de estudiantes. Las escuelas secundarias Southern Lee, Lee County, Lee Early College, Bragg Street Academy y la escuela Floyd L. Knight ofrecen programas de experiencia laboral para aprendices, educación cooperativa, programas de asignación de empleos y oportunidades de aprender un oficio con la ayuda de un compañero.

La misión de los programas de educación técnica y ocupacional en las Escuelas del Condado Lee es fortalecer a los estudiantes para que participen en la economía internacional como trabajadores y ciudadanos de primera categoría. Los objetivos de esta misión son: (1) Preparar a los estudiantes para dar inicio a la educación ocupacional y técnica que continuarán por el resto de sus vidas; (2) Preparar a los estudiantes para iniciar y continuar un empleo productivo; (3) Ayudar a los estudiantes a tomar decisiones sobre su educación y ocupación; (4) Ayudar a los estudiantes a aplicar los conocimientos y las experiencias educacionales; (5) Ayudar a los estudiantes a desarrollar conocimientos en la toma de decisiones, comunicación, resolución de problemas, liderazgo, y conducta apropiada; (6) Preparar a los estudiantes a tomar decisiones como consumidores basadas en la información disponible; y (7) Ayudar a los estudiantes con necesidades especiales a ser exitosos en los programas de educación técnica y ocupacional.

Las Escuelas del Condado Lee no excluyen, niegan o discriminan a ningún estudiante la participación en programas o actividades educacionales debido a su edad, género, grupo étnico, religión, color, nacionalidad, discapacidad, credo, estado civil, estado de embarazo, o afiliación política.

El Título IX de las Modificaciones a las Leyes de Educación de 1972 prohíbe la discriminación sobre la base del género. Glenda Jones, Funcionaria de Personal y Coordinadora del Title IX, está encargada de mediar en casos que se refieran a las regulaciones del Título IX para las Escuelas del Condado Lee. La sección 504 del Acta de Rehabilitación de 1973 prohíbe la discriminación sobre la base de discapacidades. Anne Sessoms, Directora de Educación Excepcional y Coordinadora de la Sección 504, está encargada de mediar en casos que se refieran a las regulaciones de la sección 504 para las Escuelas del Condado Lee. Esta notificación se basa en el Registro Federal del 21 de marzo de 1979, Volumen 44, Número 56: Aaron Fleming, Director de Educación Técnica y Ocupacional y de la Asociación de Industria y Negocios. Las personas mencionadas en la parte superior de este comunicado pueden ser localizadas en las Oficinas Administrativas de las Escuelas del Condado Lee, en 106 de la calle Gordon, Sanford, NC 27330, o al teléfono 774-6226.

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