Lee County Schools 2013-2014 Guide
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Dear Friends of Lee County Schools: W elcome to that education is our Inspired economic development school and that our school district! With nearly district should be part 10,000 students and of the economic engine 1,200 employees, our that supports our comschools offer outstandmunity. We want all of our students to be preing teachers, welcompared for the challenging environments, and es that they will face cutting-edge technolduring their lifetimes. ogy that empower the This includes preparfuture of every student. ing students to pursue Our educational a lifetime of learning philosophy focuses on and to compete for the nurturing the whole Andy Bryan best jobs. We also want a wellchild by setting high expeceducated citizenry in Lee County tations, providing individualized that attracts successful businesses guidance and support, and designing to our area, provides a productive real-world learning opportunities. workforce, and acts for the overall We accomplish these goals by providing every student with a nurturing betterment of the community. Given the interconnectedness and environment and strong support in changing nature of the global econthe classroom. omy, our students’ future success Our Board of Education believes
will depend on learning how to think critically, flourish in changing and sometimes adverse circumstances, and pursue lifelong learning. Creating the conditions in which students can acquire these skills is the best possible form of economic development for both individual students and our community. Ultimately, a school district’s success depends on positive relationships and community partnerships.
We are fortunate to have tremendous support from our parents and community. Lee County Schools offers outstanding opportunities for students. I look forward to working with you and the entire community to build and sustain the district as a model for public education. Sincerely, Andy Bryan, Ed.D. Superintendent
table of contents Lee County Schools............................................. Page 4 Board of Education............................................. Page 5 Inclement weather............................................... Page 5 School health program....................................... Page 6 Registratration procedures................................ Page 8 Key leaders........................................................ Page 10 Federal statement of civil rights...................... Page 11 Vaccine preventable illnesses........................... Page 13 Exceptional children services........................... Page 14 AIG program..................................................... Page 15 Open houses....................................................... Page 16
Dress code.......................................................... page 16 AlertNow............................................................ Page 16 School bus basics............................................... Page 17 Student services................................................. Page 18 Child nutrition program................................... Page 24 Lee County YMCA........................................... Page 26 Lee Early College calendar.............................. page 30 Year-round school calendar............................. Page 31 Traditional school calendar.............................. page 32 English as a second language........................... Page 33 Meet the principals........................................... Page 34
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Lee County Schools B.T. Bullock Elementary School (K-5) 1410 McNeill Road Sanford, NC 27330 (919) 718-0160 phone (919) 708-7347 fax Principal: Pam Sutton psutton.bullock@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
Bragg Street Academy (6-12) 504 Bragg Street Sanford, NC 27330 (919) 775-2686 phone (919)774-1429 fax Principal: Jolanda Jordan jjordan.bragg@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: Shannon Shuey sshuey.elms@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: George Raley graley.bway@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
Warren Williams Day Treatment Program a partnership between Lee County Schools and Center for Behavioral Healthcare, PA providing
an Opportunity for Academic Success with Positive Behavior Supports for K – 5 Students Children with depressive disorders, behavioral disorders, separation anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, Aspergers Syndrome and attachment disorders may benefit from participation in Warren Williams Day Treatment Program through the integration of academic instruction with evidence-based cognitive-behavorial and logical consequences Positive Behavior Supports interventions. Parent or legal guardian partnership is a key component of participation in this program and are full partners in the program-parent training workshops; family therapy and disorder management education are all a part of the program. Referrals or Questions-please contact Jolanda Clunie, M.S.A., Principal, Referrals or Questions-please contact Silvia Bayer, Principal, Warren Williams Warren ext 221 or Earl Newsome, MS,Director Programat at (919) Williams 774-3529 at ext774-3529 221 or Earl Newsome, MS, Program (919) 776-0303. Director at 776-0303.
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 Cemetery Road Sanford, NC 27332 (919) 774-3733 phone (919) 776-8689 fax Principal: Christina Womble cwomble.edwards@lee.k12.nc.us
SanLee Middle School (6-8) 2309 Tramway Road Sanford, NC 27332 (919) 708-7227 phone (919) 718-2875 fax Principal: Betsy Bridges bbridges.slms@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: Gary Moore (Interim) gmoore.sl@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: Lisa Duffey lduffey.ingram@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
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
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
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: Kenna Wilson kwilson.ls@lee.k12.nc.us
Warren Williams Alternative Elementary School 901 Lawrence Street Sanford, NC 27330 (919) 774-3529 phone Principal: 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 is provided by Lee County Schools. Front Cover: Maurice Cameron; 5; from right; enjoys lunch with classmates Jamel Bethea; 5; and Eleny Romero; 4; during the first day of school at Tramway Elementary School. Herald photograph: by Wesley Beeson
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Lee County Board of Education Dr. Lynn H. Smith, Chairman 1502 Gormly Circle Sanford, NC 27330 orthosmith@windstream.net 919-776-8083 (Home) Mark K. Akinosho, Vice-Chairman 820 Hayden Avenue Sanford, NC 27330 makinosho@lee.k12.nc.us (919) 775-8133 (Home)
John T. Bonardi, Jr. 808 Pendergrass Road Sanford, NC 27330 jbonardi@lee.k12.nc.us (919) 776-2789 (Home)
Tamara Brogan 2520 Waterford Court Sanford, NC 27330 tamarabrogan@lee.k12.nc.us (919) 776-9605 (Home)
Wendy Hughes Carlyle 234 Phil Johnson Road Sanford, NC 27330 wendycarlyle@lee.k12.nc.us (919) 353-4987 (Cell)
Cameron Sharpe 601 Sion Kelly Rd. Broadway, NC 27505 Camerons.box44@yahoo.com (919) 498-2250 (Home)
Linda A. Smith 1501 Windmill Drive Sanford, NC 27330 lindasmith@lee.k12.nc.us (919) 774-6781 (Home)
Dr. Andy Bryan Superintendent P. O. Box 1010 Sanford, NC 27331-1010 abryan@lee.k12.nc.us (919) 774-6226 ext. 1217 (Work)
Jimmy L. Love, Sr. Attorney at Law P. O. Box 309 Sanford, NC 27331-0309 loveattorneys@mindspring.com (919) 775-7119 (Work)
Inclement Weather Information When bad weather forces the closing of school, these sources of information are available: • Tune to the radio or television stations listed below • Check the Lee County Schools website – www.lee.k12.nc.us • Check The Sanford Herald website — www.sanfordherald.com • Call the Lee County Schools Central Office – 774-6226 • AlertNow subscribers will receive a telephone message Radio Stations WFJA 105.5 FM WWGP 1050 AM WRAL 101.5 FM WRDU 106.1 FM WQDR 94.7 FM WLHC 103.1 FM
TV Stations WRAL WTVD WNCN WBF
Board of Education meeting dates 2013-2014 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 five minutes prior to the “Call to Order” of the meeting. August 13 September 10 October 8 November 12
December 10 January 14 February 11 March 11
April 8 May 13 June 3
Meetings are typically held at 6 p.m. in the Board of Education chambers located in the Core Curricular Building on the Lee County High School campus 1708 Nash St., Sanford. The agenda for each meeting can be found on the Lee County Schools website – www.lee.k12.nc.us
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School Health Program WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!
• 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. A School Nurse serves each school at least two days a week.
N.C. Health Laws and Requirements
• 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 7th and Tdap (Tetanus booster with pertussis) is required for students in grades 6 through 11. • 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 26th. • 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 January 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. • The Gfeller-Waller Concussion Awareness Act (signed into law June 16, 2011) was implemented to protect the safety of student-athletes in middle and high school in relation to sports-related concussions.
The three major areas of focus in the law include education, emergency action and post-concussion protocol for clearance/return to play or practice following a concussion. The Lee County Schools developed a protocol to follow any student (athlete or non-athlete) after a concussion diagnosis to make sure the student is not having any lingering effects of the head trauma, including academic concerns. If your student has a concussion that is non-athletic related it is very important to contact the school nurse for further information and follow-up. For more information regarding the Gfeller-Waller Concussion Awareness Act you can go to www://tbicenter.unc.edu/MAG_ Center/gwlaw.html. • 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.
Lee County Schools Policies and Procedures
• 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.
• 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. • 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 necessary emergency care plans into place. Notify the School Nurse if your child takes medication at home (but not at school) so she can help monitor for effectiveness and possible side effects. • If your child requires any modification to a school breakfast or lunch (such as a food allergy or other dietary needs) see the School Nurse for the Medical Statement for Students with Special Nutritional Needs for School Meals form that the parent and physician must complete and sign. The School Nurse will work with the Child Nutrition staff once the paperwork is received from the doctor, to see what accommodations can be made. • 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. • 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). See Health/page 9
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Lee County Schools 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 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 satisfactor y evidence of date of birth. n Two proofs of residence — one such proof from categor y (A) and one such proof from categor y (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 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 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 satisfactor y evidence of date of birth. See registration/page 9
Health from page 6
Communicable diseases or conditions include: Head lice Scabies Impetigo Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Strep or Staph infections Chickenpox Measles (red or German) • We need your help to prevent the spread of germs. 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. • 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. • 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 nonprescription (over-the-counter) 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 stationer y and a note from the parent will suffice. Students may not carr y medication (prescription or over-the-counter) with them at school without the proper authorization and registering with the School Nurse. • 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 problems associated with obesity and a sedentar y 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 healthy. Children learn best and are most successful when they are healthy, physically and mentally. Each Lee County school is also ser ved by a school counselor, school social worker, and school psychologist in addition to the School Nurse, all working together to help each child be healthy, safe and successful in school. Please call your child’s school staf f if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s health.
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registration from page 8
n Two proofs of residence — one such proof from categor y (A) and one such proof from categor y (B). (A) One (1) such proof must be a signed lease agreement, af fidavit 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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Curriculum and Instruction n Academically or Intellectually Gifted –Dr. Lynn Warren, District AIG Coordinator, lwarren@lee.k12.nc.us, ext. 1216 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 Secondar y 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
n Cindy Johnson, Chief Technology Officer cjohnson@lee.k12.nc.us, ext.
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n Glenda Jones, Assistant Superintendent-Human Resources gjones@lee.k12.nc.us, ext. 1247 Finance
n Tammy Magill, Assistant Superintendent-Finance tmagill@lee.k12.nc.us, ext. 1235 Auxiliar y Ser vices
n Dr. Jim Atkinson Sr., Assistant Superintendent-Auxiliar y Ser vices - 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, (919) 776-4013
n Child Nutrition - Jeanne Ellington, Director, jellington@lee. k12.nc.us , ext. 1213
n Student Health Ser vices – Mary Hawley Oates, Director, mboates@lee.k12.nc.us, ext 1228
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, problem-solving, 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. Las Escuelas del Condado Lee ofrecen un programa comprensivo
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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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Vaccine - preventable illnesses: What you need to know!
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 adolescent males and 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 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. The symptoms of most types of flu include fever (usually high), headache, extreme tiredness, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, dry cough, and/or muscle aches. Other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, are more common among children. Flu shots are 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 months of October/November/December 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 membrane 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-to-skin 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. 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 to 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 HPV 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 seventh grade. Many students, even through high school, have received a dose of the varicella vaccine. The Advisory Committee see vaccines/page 18
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Exceptional Children Services Lee County Schools currently provide services to more than 1,000 students with disabilities. Students in the exceptional children program 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 these students require. Students range in age from 3-21 with areas of eligibility including Autism, 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 and/ or Language Impairment, Visual Impairment and Traumatic Brain
Injury. Lee County Schools make free appropriate public education available 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 children’s classroom, or at the public separate school, Floyd L. Knight / The Children’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. 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 and additional exceptional children staff assist with the diagnostic and evaluation process and in implementing academic and behavioral interventions and strategies. The following diploma pathways are available: n Future-Ready Core Course of Study or Future-Ready Occupational Course of Study (Applicable for ninth
graders entering in 2012-13 and later.) n Future-Ready Core Course of Study or Future-Ready Occupational Course of Study (Applicable for ninth graders entering 2009-2011-12.) n College/University Prep Course of Study* n College Tech Prep Course of Study* n Career Preparation Course of Study* n Occupational Course of Study (2000 - >) (* Applicable for ninth graders entering between 2000-2008/09.) Exceptional children students follow the pathway that best meets their individual learning needs. Anne Sessoms Director of Exceptional Children (919) 774-6226, ext. 2225
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AIG Program questions and answers *AIG Identification Process Measuring Tool_Score_Points_Weighting Student Achievement EOG 95th -100th Percentile 25 25% 88th-94th Percentile 20 80th-87 Percentile 15 Student Aptitude CogAT 90th -99th Percentile 25 25% 85th -89th Percentile 20 80th -84th Percentile 15 Student Performance Grades 93-100 25 25% 85-92 15 80-84 5 Obser vable Student Behaviors Renzulli AIG 9 very high 128-172 25 25% Checklist of high 112-127 20 Displayed Characteristics Total 100% Range to qualify 70-100 points.
*Due to state testing results not being available until October of 2013, achievement scores will not be used to determine eligibility for the 2013-2014 school year making the range to qualify for 2013-2014 45-75 points. The identification rubric is modified only for the 2013-2014 school year. 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 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 ser vice options at the elementar y school level? There is a range of service options with See AIG/page 28
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Lee County Schools 2013-14 Open Houses Saturday, August 17 SanLee Middle School 6th Grade Open House – 11 a.m.-1 p.m. East Lee Middle School 6th Grade Open House – 10 a.m.-Noon West Lee Middle School 6th Grade Open House – 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, August 15 Lee Early College Year 4-5 Orientation – 6 p.m., Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center Wednesday, August 21 Bragg Street Academy – 2-4 p.m. Broadway Elementary School – 4:30-6 p.m. B.T. Bullock Elementary School -- 4:30-6 p.m. Deep River Elementary School – 4:30-6 p.m. East Lee Middle School 7th and 8th Grades – 5:30-7 p.m. Floyd L. Knight – Noon – 2 p.m. Greenwood Elementary School – 4-6 p.m. J. Glenn Edwards Elementary School – 4-6 p.m. J.R. Ingram, Jr. Elementary School – 4-6 p.m. Lee County High School Freshman Orientation – 8 a.m.-Noon SanLee Middle School 7th and 8th Grades – 5-7 p.m. Warren Williams Elementary Alternative School – 3:30-6:30 p.m. West Lee Middle School 7th and 8th Grades – 5-7 p.m. Friday, August 23 Lee County High School 10th-12th Grade Schedule Pickup – 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Southern Lee High School Freshman Schedule Pickup – 9-11 a.m. Southern Lee High School Upperclassmen – 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, September 11 Lee County High School Open House for Parents – 6-7:30 p.m.
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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. Academic attire requirements are in place at the following schools: J. Glenn Edwards Elementary School, Bragg Street Academy and Deep River Elementary Schools. The following schools have Student Footwear requirements: Broadway Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School, J.R. Ingram Elementary School and Tramway Elementary School. For detailed information, parents are encouraged to review Regulation Code 4301-R under Board Policies on the Lee County Schools website – www.lee.k12. nc.us 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 Sagging pants and oversized clothing. 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. 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 Clothing exposing cleavage, midriff and undergarments. n Clothing worn inappropriately such as unbuckled belts, inside out or backward, unfastened, pants and skirts not at waistline, rolled-up pants and shoes not tied or secured. n Face paint is not allowed unless it is related to school activities or events.
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.
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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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.
Teach bus safety:
n Look both ways before crossing the street. n Obey the bus driver. n Once seated, remain quietly in your seat. n Do not eat or drink on the bus. n Keep your arms, legs, and head inside the bus. n Do not throw things out of the window.
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 2/10 of a mile apart unless there are safety problems. Bus routes will be announced at the first of every year.
2013-14 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.
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vaccines frm page 13
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. One dose of Tdap is required for all students in 6th through 11th grade. The ACIP also recommends that all 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. 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 ver y 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. Mar y B. Oates, RN,C, BSN Super visor of School Nurses Lee County Schools
Lee County Schools: www.lee.k12.nc.us
Student Services School social workers, counselors, and nurses play a major and important role in our educational system. The overall quality of a student’s education may be enhanced by these professionals as they seek to address barriers which often interfere with academic success. The goal is to ensure students are ready to learn. The student services staff provides important information for you and your child through education, counseling, consultation, and individual assessment. Student services offer a strong connection between the school, the home, and the community. Working together fosters the success of our students and our schools. The following professionals and services are available to ensure the best possible learning environment for you and your child.
School Social Workers:
School social workers serve as a vital link between the home, school, and community. While social workers 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 becoming successful life-long learners. School social workers enhance Lee County Schools’ ability to “teach each student the social and academic skills needed to become a responsible and productive citizen.” This is accomplished by the establishment of a positive home, school, and community partnership. 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. Social workers serve as a catalyst in promoting student well-being and successful completion of school.
School Counselors:
School counselors are among those to whom students and parents may turn when they need assistance. 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 those dealing with relationships and academic performance. Counselors advocate for students and work with various resources to promote academic, professional, personal, and social development. They help students evaluate their own abilities, interests, talents, and personality 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 and positive character traits. In see services/page 22
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Why are baby teeth important? It is very important that primary teeth are kept in place until they are lost naturally. These teeth serve a number of critical functions. primary teeth: • Maintain good nutrition by permitting your child to chew properly • Are involved in speech development • Help the permanent teeth by saving space for them • Encourage normal development of the jaw bones When should my child first see a dentist, and how often should I schedule check-ups? Your child should visit pediatric dentist when the first tooth comes in, usually between 6-12 months of age, A dental check-ups is recommended at least twice a year for most children. Some children need more frequent dental visits because of increased risk of tooth decay, unusual growth patterns or poor oral hygiene.
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How can I prevent toot decay from nursing or using a bottle? At-will breast feeding should be avoided after the first primary (baby) teeth begin to erupt and other sources of nutrition have been introduces. Children should not fall asleep with a bottle containing anything other than water. Drinking juice from a bottle should be avoided, Fruit juice should only offered in a cup with meals or snack time. How can I help my child enjoy good dental healthy? The earlier the dental visit the better chance of preventing dental disease and helping your child stay cavity free. The Following steps will help your child be a part of the cavity-free generation: • Beware of frequent snacking • Brush effectively twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste • Floss once a day • Have sealants applied when appropriate • See regular dental check-ups • Assure proper fluoride through drinking water, fluoride products or fluoride supplements
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addition to helping students cope with problems, counselors are available to help with many other issues. Among these are improved study skills, career choices, diversity and respect for others, or the dangers of substance abuse. Counselors may offer programs for parents and/or students. Today counselors assist students with problems which interfere with learning. They help prepare them for success in the 21st centur y.
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Healthy children are successful learners. The school nurse supports the physical, mental, emotional, and social health of students in order to foster success in the learning process. School nurses provide health care assessment, inter vention, 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 referrals to other providers as appropriate. 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 ser vices. 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 referrals for health conditions
that may create potential problems that could be barriers to learning or are symptoms of underlying medical conditions. These screening ser vices 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-entr y 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 ser ves as a liaison between school personnel, family, community, and health care providers. They care about the health of your child.
Behavior Improvement Program:
The primar y focus of the behavior improvement program is to provide an alternative setting to suspension for students who have violated the Lee County Schools Code of Student Conduct. A specialist, who provides super vision to targeted students in a restricted and quiet classroom, is responsible for implementation of the program. This staff member will clarify and interpret assignments and will provide additional assistance as 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; child-centered, best interest
decision making; and the critical role of the local homeless education liaison. Educational ser vices to children or youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence are available to help limit the impact of these adverse living circumstances on academic achievement. It is the goal of Lee County Schools to assist students in transition experience success in their educational environment.
Student Transfer Request
The Lee County Board of Education believes that in almost all cases a child should attend the school that ser ves his or her attendance area. Lee County Schools Policy 4150 outlines criteria in which limited exceptions may be considered. If you are interested in requesting a school transfer for your child the necessar y forms are located on the Lee County Schools web site.
Let Student Services Assist You and Your Child:
Returning to school after summer vacation may be a difficult time. It is important to acknowledge your child’s fears and encourage him or her to talk with you about these. Open lines of communication between you and your child are ver y important. Often just talking with a trusted adult makes a child’s fears seem less threatening. If you need assistance with back to school anxiety or with any other issue which is effecting your child’s education, please call your child’s school and ask to speak with the social worker, counselor, or nurse. These professionals are valuable partners to you in regard to your child’s education and future success. Please let us know how we can help.
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LCS Child Nutrition Services, 2013-14
Research indicates that eating habits affect students’ academic performance and health. Children who are hungry have difficulty learning and do not perform as well in the classroom as students who are well nourished. The USDA’s National School Lunch Program and Breakfast 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 school is in session, in all public schools in Lee County. Student meal prices will remain the same for the 2013-14 school year as they were the previous year. 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. The cost of a reduced priced lunch is 40¢, for those students who qualify. Currently, there is no cost for breakfast to those students who qualify for reduced priced meals. If funding becomes unavailable, a reduced priced breakfast will cost 30¢. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act requires students to choose a serving of fruit or vegetables at lunch. This provision will continue to be in place for the up-coming school year. Households may qualify for reduced priced or
free meals. Following the USDA federal income eligibility guidelines, household size and income will be used to determine eligibility for meal benefits. 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 eligible for free meals. FNS//TANF families will be certified by Direct Certification, and will receive a letter regarding meal benefits for the 2013-14 school year. If you have not received such letter, submit an application form or contact anyone in Child Nutrition Services at 919-774-6226. Foster children that are the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court are also eligible for benefits. New application forms must be completed yearly in order to determine eligibility. Application forms are being made available to all households. Forms are available in the office at each school or at the Central Office, located at 106 Gordon Street. They may be returned to the child’s school or mailed to Lee County Schools, 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. Households may have to verify, or prove, that the information on the application is correct. Applications may
be verified 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 as well as the amount and source of income received by each household member, and the frequency in which it is received. The adult who signs the application form must list the last four digits of his or her Social Security Number or must check the “I do not have a Social Security Number” box. 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. Instructions for completing the application form are on the reverse side of the form. Contact anyone in the Child Nutrition Services Department at 919-774-6226 if you have questions or need assistance in completing the form. This is a free call. Households will be notified in writing of the eligibility determination. Monthly menus are posted on the Lee County Schools web site, www.lee.k12.nc.us.
Child nutrition meal payment options Students enrolled in Lee County Schools now have three options of paying for their meals. Option 1: Students have the option of paying daily for their meals by bringing money to school and paying for them when they are served. Option 2: Students have the option of making pre-payments in the school cafeterias. As a convenience, there is a pre-payment schedule below. This schedule lists 2 days on which pre-payment will be accepted. This schedule can be used to help you be assured
students have money in their accounts. Pre-payments will be accepted any time during the school year, except the first 10 days of school. Option 3: Parents now have the option of paying for student meals on-line. If you choose to pre-pay on-line you can add money to your student’s account at anytime from the comforts of home. Pre-paying online can now be done on the internet site; LunchPrepay.com. This is a secure, easy and convenient way to apply funds directly to your student’s account. You may be
able to view your child’s account balance and the meal history. There is information on our website, www.lee.k12.nc.us, under the Child Nutrition Department. If you have additional questions, call the Lee County Schools Child Nutrition Office at (919) 774-6226 and we will be glad to help you. We provide free or reduced priced meals to those students who qualify. We accept applications all year. Currently, there is no charge for breakfast to those students who qualify for reduced priced meals. Should funding become unavailable,
students will be charged 30 cents for a reduced priced breakfast. If you choose for your child to use pre-payments for a la carte items, send, or make additional payments, regularly. If you choose for your child to use pre-payments for lunches only, contact the cafeteria manager at the school your child attends. Any money left on the student’s account at the end of the school year will remain on the account. Refunds will be made only when a student graduates from high school or withdraws from the school system.
Warren Williams
Early College
Year-Round SChools
Traditional
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Lee County YMCA
The Lee County YMCA offers the convenience of onsite after school programs at B.T. Bullock (also ser ving J.R. Ingram and West Lee Middle School), and Tramway (also ser ving Greenwood and J. Glenn Edwards) Elementar y Schools. From start to finish, our afternoons will be packed with fun and character development. At the Y, we’re committed to providing opportunities for ever y child to learn, grow and thrive. At the Y, we provide care for your children from the time of school release until 6 p.m. Each afternoon is packed with scheduled activities, clinic time (our skill development program), arts and crafts, character development, time for homework, snack, daily devotions and group assemblies. Twice a year, we offer Family Nights where ever yone can meet our incredible staff and enjoy the fun. The Y also provides care during
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Intersession breaks (applicable for Tramway Elementar y), teacher workdays and many holidays. At the Y, we call these Schools Out Specials or S.O.S days. These programs provide an opportunity to experience summer camp all year long! Thanks to the YMCA We Build People campaign, the Lee County YMCA is able to offer financial assistance to children, families, and adults who cannot afford the full cost of YMCA memberships and programs. For more information on financial assistance, please contact Jamie Roberts at (919) 777-9622. For a complete listing of YMCA programs, dates, fees and descriptions, contact the YMCA at (919) 777-9622 or go to www.ymcatriangle.org. **Children at J.R. Ingram, West Lee, Greenwood, and J. Glenn Edwards will be transported to their respective after school sites by the YMCA**
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eligibility criteria to address the 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 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 Common Core and Essential Standards Curriculum. Alternative Assessments School AIG Team needs to actively seek underserved populations who are demonstrating some evidence of gifted potential. Approved alternate assessments may include individual aptitude tests (NNAT, UNIT, etc.), individual achievement tests (WIAT, Spanish version of WJ or English version with an interpreter, etc.) Psychologists should be present at these School AIG Team meetings in order to make professional judgments regarding the most appropriate test for the child under consideration. The use of AIG 18 Alternative Assessment Checklist should be helpful in such individual cases. 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’ identification in reading (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 Common Core and Essential Standards. 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. 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. The current cycle is 2013-2016. Whom do I contact in the school to discuss the plan? Contact the AIG Lead Contact Teacher and/or AIG teacher(s) for the Academically Intellectually Gifted program or the school site principal. AIG Lead Contact Teachers and AIG teachers are listed on the Lee County Schools website under Departments, Curriculum and then AIG. Who in the Central Office facilitates the system plan? Contact Dr. Lynn Warren, Director of Specials Programs/Projects, at 774-6226. Your input regarding the local plan is welcomed.
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necessitates of When inclement weather the closing schools, these sources of information are available: Tune to the radio or television stations listed here Check the LCS website: www.lee.k12.nc.us Call the LCS Central 774-6226 Office: Radio Stations TV Stations FM FM Channel WFJA 105.5 WRDU 106.1 WRAL 5 AM FM Channel WWGP 1050 WQDR 94.7 WBF 46 WRAL 101.5 FM WLHC 103.1 FM WTVD Channel 11 WNCN 17 Channel
English as a Second Language The English as a Second Language (ESL) program provides English language instruction in speaking, listening, reading and writing to English Language Learners in grades K-12. Teachers with ESL certification provide daily content based language instruction, which integrates the topics and vocabular y from the Common Core and Essential Standards in math, language arts, social studies and science in order to achieve social and academic proficiency in the English language. The program also supports other teachers’ efforts to differentiate instruction in order to best meet the needs of these students. Some of the goals of the ESL program in Lee County include: • Closing achievement gaps between limited English proficient (LEP) students and non LEP students. • Providing appropriate, equitable ser vices to all English language learners and their families.
as needing this test by the home language sur vey that they fill out when they enroll in school. If the sur vey indicates that a student speaks another language other than English, the student is tested. If you think that you may have a student Students are who may be limited classified as LEP English proficient, (limited English please get in contact proficient) based on their performance with your school’s ESL department on the state’s immediately so the English language proficiency test. This proper procedures for identification can be test measures the followed. student’s ability to read, write, speak and The Lee County School System’s listen in the English ESL instruction is language. Students who do not meet the based on the North proficiency standard Carolina state-adopted for the test and are World-Class Instructional Design classified as LEP and Assessment are then eligible to receive ser vices from (WIDA) English the ESL program. Language Proficiency Students are identified Standards as
• Increasing family involvement for culturally and linguistically diverse students. • Training all staff on effective models of instruction for limited English proficient students.
mandated by Title III of NCLB. (NCDPI, 2009) In addition, the program complies with the National TESOL Standards for Pre-K through grade 12, which identifies three major goal areas (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages [TESOL], 1997): Using English to communicate in social settings; Using English to learn academic subject content; Using English in socially and culturally appropriate ways. Contact Dr. L ynn Warren, Director of Special Programs/ Projects or Angel Mills, ESL Lead Teacher at: (919) 774-6226.
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Meet the principals Name: Jolanda Jordan School: Bragg Street Academy Number of years at school: First year Previous Principal Experience: 5 years Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Previous Teaching Experience: 11 years in Early Childhood and Elementary Collegiate Education: Masters of School Administration UNC Chapel Hill (1) What is special about being a principal? As a principal I get to inspire a love of learning, influence character and interact with teachers and other staff members, students and families, as well as other stakeholders while being inspired and influenced through those interactions. . (2) What is your best advice for teachers? I believe teaching is a calling. My advice would be to stay true to your calling and to give of your gifts freely despite the obstacles. Also never stop learning. (3) What is your best advice for students? Every decision you make has a positive and / or negative consequence. What you do today will impact your tomorrow. Do the best you can. (4) What message do you have for the parents
of your students? I am a witness that If the parents and faculty truly work together to support their child’s academic and social emotional development, there is no telling the amazing accomplishments our students/ children can achieve. (5) What makes your school special? Bragg Street Academy is special first and foremost because of the people that make up Bragg Street Academy consisting of our staff, students, families and community support groups. Secondly we are special because of the service we provide. We are an alternative school offering our students an opportunity to turn the poor choices of yesterday into the promising path of tomorrow filled with good choices. Our students come to us for various reasons and they stay with us for different amounts of time. They all have one thing in common and that is the need for extra support to choose success. That is what we do at Bragg Street Academy. Help our students choose success! (6) What are your spare time interests? I do not have much spare time but I do enjoy reading, attending Bible study, teaching Sunday School once a month, Zumba,
journaling and spending quality time with my daughter. Name: George Raley School: Broadway Elementary No. of years at school: Going into my second year Previous principal experience: 2.5 Years at East Lee, 5.5 at Greenwood Previous teaching experience: 10 Years teaching Middle School and High School Math Collegiate education: BA from State University of New York College at Geneseo, M. Ed from Salisbury University in Maryland (1) What is special about being a principal? The opportunity to work with students, staff and community. I have had the good fortune to work with some awesome adults and students while in Lee County. It never ceases to amaze me to see the level of dedication of the staff in our system. They truly go the extra mile for our students with less and less each year. They give everything they have to educating our youth. I marvel at the way the students have grown and flourished in our system and how they can rise to whatever
expectation we throw their way. (2) What is your best advice for teachers? Be patient and understanding. Think of how you would want someone to be working with your own child. Set your students up with high expectations. (3) What is your best advice for students? Make an effort. (4) What message do you have for the parents of your students? Stay involved and interested in what your child does at school each day. (5) What makes your school special? Our community is one that wants what is best for their children and will support our school to the best of its ability. Our staff is tremendous and they work together to solve problems and challenge our students. They embrace change as long as it is for the betterment of our children and school. They work tirelessly and sometimes thanklessly to make Broadway a great place to send children to school. Our students are hungry for knowledge. They want to learn.
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Meet the principals Name: Pamela Sutton School: Benjamin T. Bullock Elementary School Number of Years at School: 7 years Previous Principal Experience: Assistant Principal of E. E. Miller Year-Round Elementary School, Cumberland County School, 20032006 Administrative Intern, Gray’s Creek Elementary School (now Alderman Road Elementary School), Cumberland County Schools, 20022003 North Carolina Principal Fellows Program 20012003 Previous Teaching Experience: K-5 General Music Teacher, Montclair Elementary School, Cumberland County Schools, 1986-2001 Collegiate Experience: Campbell University, Bachelor of Arts, 1986 East Carolina University, Master of Music, 1989 Fayetteville State University, Master of School Administration, 2003 (1) What is special about being a principal? It is an honor and a privilege to serve as the principal of B. T. Bullock Elementary School! It gives me the opportunity to interact with students on a daily basis to inspire academic excellence while making a positive impact on them to achieve their potential. (2) What is your best advice for teachers? You will never fully realize how much your actions, such as an encouraging word, or a smile, mean to your students. We all have our bad days, but our students look up to you and think you are great every day. Keep in mind this quote by Maya Angelou, ““I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” This definitely applies to our students. (3) What is your best advice for students? Always do your best each moment of the day and listen to your teachers. You will be surprised how much you will learn when you do your best on every assignment and follow your teachers’ directions. Knowledge is power! (4) What message do you have for the parents of your students? You are your child’s first teacher so never underestimate your role in your child’s success at school. Stay involved in your child’s education at every level as they progress through school, not just when they are younger. Take time to read with your child and ask them about what they are learning in school daily. When you demonstrate daily that education is important and that it is a priority in your family, your children will follow your lead and work even harder to do well in school.
(5) What makes your school special? B. parents of your students? Thank you for T. Bullock is special because of tits highly allowing our staff to be a part of the life of dedicated staff of professionals that put your child and your family. Please know the student needs and student learning first while great importance you have to your child’s making learning, relevant, engaging and fun! successful education. As we work together B. T. Bullock is also special because it is the to teach your child, let’s build a strong only elementary school in Lee County that relationship between your home and our has placed in the Head of Class both years, school to set a solid foundation for their first as the inaugural winner for the 2010-2011 education. You are the one constant in your school year and in second place for 2011child’s life, so take good care of the blessing 2012. God gave you. (6) What are some of your spare time (5) What makes your school special? Deep interests? Reading, playing the piano, going River is a positive and welcoming place to to the beach and spending time with my be. We take pride in our school culture that family. nurtures a family friendly environment, while encouraging students to always do their best. Name: Amy Lundy We value the Deep River community and School: Deep River Elementary School welcome their involvement within our school No. of years at school: 7 years activities. Deep River continues to celebrate Previous principal experience: Assistant traditions that bring us together as a faculty Principal, Deep River Elementary School from coverdish luncheons to cart wheels on Previous teaching experience: Floyd L. Knight/ the last day of school! Our school is the best Children’s Center place to work and learn because we have the Collegiate education: Meredith College- B.S. in best staff and students in the world! Child Development; UNC Greensboro-M.Ed in (6) What are your spare time interests? Special Education; Campbell University-M.Ed Spending time with my family, being involved in School Administration in church activities, cooking, watching HGTV (1) What is special about being a principal? or Food Network, looking at craft ideas on I love the opportunity I have to build Pinterest for my husband to do around our relationships with the children, families and house. staff at Deep River. I enjoy watching our students and their families grow and change Name: Christina Womble during the 6 years we are together. To see a School: J. Glenn Edwards Elementary child come into our school in kindergarten: No. of years at school: First year excited, scared and full of wonder, but to leave Previous principal experience:First year, 3 years after 5th grade: confident, knowledgeable, Assistant Principal and equipped, that is where I find fulfillment. Previous teaching experience: 5 years (2) What is your best advice for teachers? Collegiate education: University of North Always enjoy what you do. Enthusiasm Carolina at Wilmington - Bachelor of Arts and a positive attitude go a long way. Look in Physical Education, Master of School for potential in every child you meet. Lead Administration/Curriculum, Instruction and your students by your example and believe Supervision in them. Set goals for your students and for (1) What is special about being a principal? yourself-monitor often to see how you are There are many special things about doing and identify what is/is not working. becoming a principal. One of the most Teaching is a mission field: what’s your important things is knowing that each and mission? every day I am surrounded by children and (3) What is your best advice for students? knowing that I have been blessed with the School is hard; but nothing great was ever awesome task of making an impact on the accomplished without hard work. A good world by helping them learn and reach their education will allow you opportunities in life: goals. college, career, an opportunity to give back to (2) What is your best advice for teachers? My your community. Respect your teachers and best advice for teachers is to always put yourself by working hard and doing your best. children first, to always be prepared, and to Believe in yourself. God does not make junk; never stop learning. Don’t ever lose sight of He created you for a specific purpose, you just the reason that inspired you to become an need to find what that purpose is for you. You educator, and make every day the best day it WILL do great things! can possibly be! (4) What message do you have for the (3) What is your best advice for students?My
best advice for students is to enjoy being a student and follow the Golden Rule. My parents always told me to stay in school as long as I could because it was the best time of my life. They were right! Learn as much as you can while you are young, and it will pay off when you are older. Listen in class, do your homework, study, and always treat people the way you want to be treated. You will never go wrong it you do all these things. (4) What message do you have for the parents of your students? The message I have for the parents of my students is for them to know that together with the JGE staff, we have to be a united team to maximize student success. Our school is committed to the students and their successes. Please be engaged in your child’s learning process and involved whenever you can. We would love to see you volunteer at the school and appreciate all your support. (5) What makes your school special? Being a newcomer to J. Glenn Edwards Elementary School, I know that the school has first class staff members who are extremely dedicated. Our school is special because of our rich history and the atmosphere of camaraderie that you feel as soon as you enter the school. We are special because we have an exemplary team, a supportive community, and a quality fine arts program. (6) What are your spare time interests? In my spare time, I enjoy spending time on the lake and traveling. I come from a big family so I love to spend as much time with them as possible! Name: Shannon Shuey School: East Lee Middle School No. of years at school: 1year Previous principal experience: Assistant Principal at SanLee Middle School for 3 years Previous teaching experience: Deep River Elementary School 4th grade teacher for 4 years Collegiate education: Bachelor of Science in Education at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Elementary and Early Childhood education. Masters of Educational Leadership from The University of North Carolina. (1) What is special about being a principal? I take pride in knowing that I am an educator first and a principal second. My top priority is preparing students to be successful in the real world, and that goal is strongly supported by the staff and families at East Lee Middle School. (2) What is your best advice for teachers?
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Meet the principals Teachers make a difference in the lives of their students every day, for better or worse. Teachers should go the extra mile to discover who their students are, learn about what their students like and what motivates them, and provide an example that helps them mature as students and as individuals. (3) What is your best advice for students? Never stop believing that success is possible. You cannot get to the top without climbing over some rough ground on the way up, so don’t give up just because the journey isn’t easy. And every time you reach a peak, thank those who have helped you along the way, such as your parents, teachers, peers, religion, and friends. 4) What message do you have for the parents of your students? Thank you for sharing your child with us every day. Rocket pride is seen throughout the school on a daily basis and this is only made possible with the support of our wonderful parents. The faculty truly believes that our parents stand behind all that we do at East Lee and your support is greatly appreciated. (5) What makes your school special? East Lee is the first STEM school in NC. We strive to make learning meaningful and exciting with STEM as our foundation so that we challenge all students to use their minds well, regardless of ability. Our students are taught to think critically, research, and analyze, so they can problem-solve and interpret. Classes in art, music, technology, STEM, AVID , and Bio Technology offer students opportunities to explore new areas, pursue their interests, and identify their aptitudes. (6) What are your spare time interests? I enjoy coloring and playing with play dough, and I love sword fighting. My spare time is spent exploring, playing, and just enjoying life with my two beautiful sons and supportive husband. Name: Angela K. Cockman School: Floyd L. Knight School Number of Years at School: 7 Previous principal experience: Chatham County Developmental Center Previous teaching experience: Physical Education Teacher, Exceptional Children Cross Categorical. I have worked in Moore, Chatham, Randolph and now Lee County. Collegiate Education: University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina A&T (1) What is special about being a principal? For me, the children, parents, and staff at Floyd L. Knight make being a principal special. I am
fortunate enough to interact on a daily basis with wonderful children, supportive parents and professional and a conscientious staff. During these interactions I get to see progress being made in children. It can vary from an eye gaze to writing your name and address, to being able to prepare a simple meal. (2) What is your best advice to teachers? Never stop learning; be flexible, and don’t give up. If you choose this profession, you know that each day holds different challenges. Learn from these, build on these and surpass these. (3) What is your best advice to students? Follow the The Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would want them to do to you. Also, as Christopher Robin said: “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” (4) What message do you have for the parents of your students? Always love and cherish your child. Know that your child is loved, cared for and challenged at our school. Advocate for your child. Finally, know I am only a phone call or visit away. (5) What makes your school special? We foster a warm and caring atmosphere. Our foremost objective is to motivate and encourage our students always try your best, whether it be in the classroom, on the playground or in the community. We strive for our students to be productive members of society. (6) What are your spare time interests? Spending time with my family.
(4) What message do you have for the parents of your students? Your support of your child’s education is one of the greatest gifts you can ever give to them. Knowing that their parents care and value their education is one of the greatest motivators for children to succeed. (5) What makes your school special? The tradition that this school has always had in this community makes it special. The dedication of our staff, students, parents and neighbors is something to be extremely proud of. Also, our attempt to teach the whole child, whether that is through an emphasis on the arts, or through other special projects. (6) What are your spare time interests? Spending time with my family, reading, photography and travel.
Name: Lisa Duffey School: J.R. Ingram, Jr. Elementary School No. of years at school: This is the start of my fourth year at J.R. Ingram. Previous principal experience: I served as the Assistant Principal at J.R. Ingram for two years before becoming the Principal. This is my second year as Principal. Previous teaching experience: I taught six years in Guilford County before coming to Lee County. I taught second, third, and sixth grade. Collegiate education: I attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro as a NC Name: Vicki Haislip Teaching Fellow for my undergraduate School: Greenwood Elementary degree in Elementary Education and also as a No. of years at school: 21 NC Principal Fellow for my graduate degree in Previous principal experience: Assistant School Administration. Principal at Deep River and Greenwood (1) What is special about being a Previous teaching experience: Jonesboro principal? The relationships I am able to Elementary (4th & 5th Grade), J.R. Ingram have with all the stakeholders of the school Elementary (3rd & 5th Grade), Greenwood community make my job as principal special. Elementary (Reading/Intervention Specialist) In this position, I am able to interact closely Collegiate education: B.S. from UNCwith the parents, the staff, and the students Greensboro, Masters of Education and as we all work towards the common goal Masters of School Administration from of effectively helping the students reach Campbell University. their fullest potential. I am inspired daily by (1) What is special about being a principal? the efforts of our staff, the parenting of our Being a principal enables you, every year, to parents, and the abilities and talents of our build a community of learners where students students. It is a special and fulfilling job that I are taught to appreciate the value of working am blessed to be a part of everyday. with others to reach your highest potential. (2) What is your best advice for teachers? (2) What is your best advice for teachers? Treat My best advice for teachers is to take time every single student as if they were your own everyday to be reflective about the work child. that you do. Teaching is a very demanding (3) What is your best advice for students? Take profession and it is important to remain advantage of every opportunity to learn centered in your purpose and to slow down something new. Read something every single to reflect on what you do. Know your short day. and long term goals for your students and
yourself and reflect daily on how you are progressing towards meeting those goals. I have found the most successful teachers with the most successful students to be the ones with the greatest self awareness and those diligent in their daily self reflections. (3) What is your best advice for students? My best advice for students is to believe in the potential within all of you and recognize it takes hard work to cultivate that potential. Success is at your fingertips if you just believe, work hard to achieve, and take full advantage of all the resources and help the caring adults in your life give to you. As stated by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, “The surest way not to fail is to be determined to succeed.” Keep a positive attitude and always ask yourself if your actions are helping you move closer to or further away from success. (4) What message do you have for the parents of your students? My message to the parents of our students is to be present in your child’s life in every way possible. Be committed to helping them emotionally, physically, academically, and socially. Children need to know you care, need to know you will provide for them, and need to know you will do all you can to seek the resources to help them be successful. I believe your partnership with our school can help make that happen and is integral to ensuring your child is able to reach his or her potential as a student and as a citizen in society. (5) What makes your school special? There are not enough words to describe everything what makes J.R. Ingram special! You can just feel it when you walk into our front doors. It is truly a school community like no other I have ever been a part of and I believe it is our students, our parents, and our staff that make it that way! We are a welcoming, loving, and supportive school that strives daily to promote the development of the potential within every student. Our close relationships among all stakeholders make us a special and unique place to be. (6) What are your spare time interests? In my spare time, I savor every moment I can spend visiting with friends and family. I am blessed with three nephews and two nieces and my role as aunt has given me great joy and I value all the time I can be with them. I also enjoy curling up to a variety of great reads, working on a variety of crafty household projects (thanks to Pinterest!), and just like a true educator I have to say my job is one of my spare time hobbies. If you love your job, it never feels like work!.
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Name: Kenna Wilson School: Lee County High School No. of years at school: First year at LCHS Previous principal experience: Principal of SanLee Middle School for 5 years and Assistant Principal at East Lee Middle School for 2 years; served as Exceptional Children’s Director for Lee County Schools for 1 year Previous teaching experience: Special Education teacher in Lee County for J. Glenn Edwards Elementary School, Tramway Elementary School, and Floyd Knight School for 10 years prior to becoming an administrator Collegiate education: Bachelors of Arts in Education from the University of Florida-1993 Master of Education in Special Education from the University of Florida-1994 Master of School Administration from Campbell University-2006 (1) What is special about being a principal? Every moment is special when you can be a part of creating a safe, nurturing place for students to learn and to grow. It is special to have a career that allows you to serve children, their families, and teachers in ways that will have a lasting, positive impact on our community. I am passionate about honoring the trust given to me by the community in my leadership role and dedicated to exceed their expectations by developing a strong, thriving school family for every child. (2) What is your best advice for teachers? The most wonderful teachers I know have always put the needs of their students before their own. My advice to teachers is to celebrate their successes often. Believe that you are valued and are treasured by your students, their families, and your community even in a time in public education when you may often feel that your dedication goes unrecognized by others. (3) What is your best advice for students? My advice for students is to push beyond what others expect and to push beyond what they sometimes expect of themselves. I have shared the following poem by Shel Silverstein often with my students: “Listen to the MUSTN”TS child. Listen to the DON’TS Listen to the SHOULDN’TS’ The IMPOSSIBLES, the WON’TS Listen to the NEVER HAVES Then listen close to meAnything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be.” (4) What message do you have for the parents of your students? My message to the parents of my students is that my purpose as the principal of Lee County High School is to serve their children. There is no other responsibility in my position that is of higher priority than the
emotional, physical, and academic well-being of their children. My sincere commitment is to create strong partnerships that will support their children as they grow into young adults. My goal as principal of LCHS is not only for every child to graduate but also for every child to have the tools necessary to pursue college and/or other post-secondary education options. (5) What makes your school special? I am joining Lee County High School as the principal at an exciting time. In addition to rising graduation rates in recent years, the school is showing increased numbers of students accessing advanced courses, establishing an International Baccalaureate Program, and beginning a National Academy of Finance. In 2013-2014, students will have greater access to technology with the introduction of a tablet device for every student. Teachers and staff are excited to continue to build on the rich traditions of LCHS with a dedication to instructional innovation. (6) What are your spare time interests? My interests include spending time with my family, reading, and photography. Name: Robert Biehl School: Lee Early College High School No. of years at school: Starting my fifth year Previous principal experience: A principal for 8 years, Assistant Principal for 6 years Previous teaching experience: 15 years Collegiate education: AA: Rockland Community College, BA & MS: State University College at Oswego (1)What is special about being a principal? The opportunity to work with a dedicated group of teachers who each day try to make a positive difference in students’ lives. (2) What is your best advice for teachers? Bring the three R’s to class every day, Rigor, Relevancy and Relationships to improve student performance. (3) What is your best advice for students? To establish goals of where you want to go and then work hard every day to take an additional step to reach them. (4) What message do you have for the parents of your students? Just because your child is in high school does not mean you can stop keeping an eye out for them. Check with their teachers often to make sure they are on track. (5) What makes your school special? Having a small school allows a dedicated group of teachers to help each student achieve a high school diploma and Associated Degree before they leave our campus. (6) What are your spare time interests? I love to read and spend time with my family.
Name: Betsy Bridges School: SanLee Middle School No. of years at school: 2 years – one as an Exectutive Intern with Sandhills Leadership Academy and one as Assistant Principal This will be my first year as Principal Previous principal experience: None Previous teaching experience: I taught in at J. Glenn Edwards Elementary and Tramway Elementary kindergarten and second grades. I was LCS’ District Reading Coach for three years for elementary schools after 15 years in the classroom. Collegiate education: Undergraduate in Elementary Ed from UNC Wilmington Masters degree in Reading from UNC Pembroke Principal Liscensure from Sandhills Leadership Academy, an alternative liscensure program to prepare a cadre of highly effective school leaders for high needs schools in the Sandhills region. (1) What is special about being a principal? I love talking to and working with all children. It is an awesome responsibility to know you can impact a child’s future just through the words you choose and ways you react in the presence of children. It is special to know I have the opportunity as principal to ensure a positive learning environment at SanLee where students are able to create relationships based on trust and achieve great things because the Stallion Family believes they can. (2) What is your best advice for teachers? Remember, the big picture is not the test score, it is the impact and growth we have made with each student everyday we are together. We are preparing our kids for life, not a test. (3) What is your best advice for students? Stay focused and believe in your abilities as much as the Stallion Nation believes in you. You can and will do great things because you are a Stallion! (4) What message do you have for the parents of your students? I promise to care for, protect, love, and demand only the best for your child, just as I do for my own two girls. Please do not wonder when, why or how about anything when it concerns your child and his/her education. It is your right to understand what is going on at SanLee and have a voice in the direction our school is moving. I encourage you to become an active member of our school family through PTSO, volunteering, communicating with teachers, attending games, and other school sponsored events. We will continue to keep our website and front sign up to date, post info and
pictures on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. I am available by phone or email. Please expect to hear back from me and my staff within 24 hours, if not, call again and let us know. We are here for the entire family, just let us know what we can do. (5) What makes your school special? The people... Every person in our school family believing in the abilities and futures of our students and doing whatever it takes to ensure the very best education for ALL students. Name: Gary Moore School: Southern Lee High School No. of years at school: Interim Previous principal experience: Principal at Deep River Elementary and J. R. Ingram and Assistant Principal at Deep River High School, West Lee Junior High School, and Lee County Senior High School Previous teaching experience: Deep River High School Collegiate education: Piedmont Baptist College, Guilford College, and the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill (1) What is special about being a principal? The principal is in a unique position to personally lead, assist and support a wide range of individuals in the school community. (2) What is your best advice for teachers? Never forget why you came into the teaching profession and remember you truly make a difference in the lives of every student you teach. (3) What is your best advice for students? Work hard today, understanding that you are building the foundation for your future with every decision you make. (4) What message do you have for the parents of your students? Be involved with your children. No matter how many times you get the impression that they don’t want you involved, remind yourself that they really do. Nothing is better for your relationship with your child than loving them and being there for them. (5) What makes your school special? The students, faculty, staff, parents, and community take pride in being a “Caverlier” and being part of building great traditions. (6) What are your spare time interests? Being with family and friends. Playing golf and tennis .
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Meet the principals Name: Anne Beal School: Tramway No of years at school: 13 years Previous principal experience:
help students to be successful.
School, Lee County Schools, North Carolina, USA 1997 Reading Early Childhood Teacher, Fundación their children by making sure that they para la Actualización de la Educación Assistant Principal at Tramway-5 years are well prepared for the school day. This (F.A.C.E.), Bogotá, Colombia, South America. Principal at Moncure Elementary-2 years includes a good night’s sleep the night 1995 – 1997 Principal at Tramway-since 2006 before, having homework completed, and Pre-School Teacher, Jardín Maternal Abamana, Previous teaching experience: arriving to school on time. Parents need Bogotá, Colombia, South America. 1993 Guidance Counselor at Jonesboro Elementary to remember that they are a big part of – 1995 and Tramway Elementary for 11 years their children’s success at school. I want Collegiate education: parents to know that they are welcome at Collegiate education: UNC-CH Master of School Administration, University of school. Volunteering in a classroom, having (undergraduate) and Campbell University North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2007 – 2009 lunch with their child and helping at special English as a Second Language Licensure, (graduate school) school events is a great way to be involved. (1)What is special about being a principal? University of North Carolina at Greensboro (5)What makes your school special? We I like very much the opportunity to 1998 – 2000 have a wonderful staff and faculty here. help parents and teachers, and to do B. A., Preschool Education, Universidad They work very hard and very creatively the right things for our students. As the Pedagógica Nacional, Bogotá, Colombia, to ensure students’ success. We also instructional leader, I am able to make South America 1990 – 1993 embrace the year round calendar as decisions that impact student learning Pedagogic High School Diploma, Instituto being a wonderful choice for Lee County in a very positive way. The principal also Pedagógico Nacional, Bogotá, Colombia, parents. Our students and teachers enjoy a has the responsibility of setting the tone South America 1978 – 1989 three week break at the end of every nine and the atmosphere for the school. This is (1) What is special about being a principal? weeks (the summer break is a little longer). an awesome responsibility, but one that I It is a very special opportunity to make During intersessions, students have the love. I want our parents, staff, students and a positive difference in the lives of many opportunity for enrichment programs that community members to “feel” the positive children. It gives one the opportunity to our school coordinates with community atmosphere and a sense of warmth and promote developmental and academic resources. As budget allows, we offer caring for our students the minute they growth for students, help each teacher intersession math and reading classes to walk in the door. reach their fullest potential, and develop help students who are behind. strong partnerships with parents, the child’s (2)What is your best advice for teachers? It (6)What are your spare time interests? My first and most important teachers. is very important for a teacher to be a spare time interests are traveling (when I (2) What is your best advice for teachers? “team” type of person. Teachers who work am able to get away), reading, shopping, I would advise teachers to always well with their grade level colleagues can home decorating and boating with my keep learning, to build strong positive accomplish so much more and share the husband. I also love being a part of my relationships with every child, and make work load for the grade level. It is also church, which is Sanford First Baptist. every decision in the classroom with the highly important that teachers remember best interest of each child in mind. This that all students do not learn the same way. will give you the opportunity to help each As educators, we need to find the strategy/ Name: Silvia X. Bayer School: Warren Williams Elementary Alternative student reach their fullest potential. techniques that work for each particular School (3) What is your best advice for students? child. It is also highly important to be good No. of years at school: 14 years We are on your team! We are here for you! listeners and to try our best to understand Previous principal experience: We want to give you the tools to develop others. Many times, our students and J. Glenn Edwards Elementary School 2012 – the skills you need to be everything you parents just need for the teacher to be a 2013 want to be. So, come to school ready to hit really good listener and to find ways to Warren Williams Elementary Alternative a homerun! understand their point of view. (3)What is the best advice for students? School 2010 – 2012 (4) What message do you have for the Students need to come to school with a Warren Williams Child Development Center, parents of your students? We are here positive attitude and be ready to learn. Coordinator 2007 – 2010 to be your partners. As educators, we They need to come prepared for every day. Previous teaching experience: have a vast amount of knowledge on how If a student does not have homework ready Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Warren Williams children develop and learn best, but you or is late for school, this puts that student are your child’s specialist. Together we can Child Development Center, 1998 - 2007 achieve what is best for your child. Our behind for the day. Remember that your English as a second language Teacher teachers and administrators are here to assistant, J. Glenn Edwards Elementary door is always open; you are welcome at (4)What message do you have for the parents of your students? Parents should support
our school anytime. (5) What makes your school special? Warren Williams is special because we have two essential programs. Both are designed to meet every child where they are and build a strong foundation for them to become life long learners. We are the beginning of success for every student! (6) What are your spare time interests? I love spending time with my family, traveling, reading, scrapbooking, and exercising.
Name: Melvin Marshall School: West Lee Middle School No. of years at school: Entering 5th School Year Previous principal experience: Total of 14 years of Administrative Exp. On School & District Level Previous teaching experience: Taught for 6 years on HS Level before entering School Administration in 1998 Collegiate education: BA from NC A&T State Univ., MSA from UNC Greensboro (1) What is special about being a principal? Having the ability to help shape the young minds of our students as well as instilling within them the positive attributes that should serve them well in the future. (2) What is your best advice for teachers? Educate & care for all your students as you would expect teachers of your own child to do the same. (3) What is your best advice for students? Never sell yourself short! Set goals for yourself that start with doing your very best in school. (4) What message do you have for the parents of your students? Parents are valued partners with teachers & administration in helping children to succeed in school. (5) What makes your school special? West Lee Middle School is a place where “Student Failure is NOT an Option!” (6) What are your spare time interests? Enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, enjoy sports & good movies!
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