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Hopewell High School 2019-2020 Student Handbook

“Rise of the Titans!”

11530 Beatties Ford Road

Huntersville, NC 28078

(980) 343-5988 Phone

(980) 343 5990 Fax

School Mission: To provide every Hopewell Titan with an engaging learning atmosphere rich

with high expectations and school pride that will cultivate success beyond high school.

School Vision: To be a student-centered high school committed to helping students reach their

full potential.

Tracey Pickard – Principal

Patrice McCauley – Assistant Principal

Chandra Robinson – Assistant Principal

Jim Vanosdall – Assistant Principal

Brian Bourque – Athletic Director/Dean of Students

In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment

activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin,

age, or disability.

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Dear Titan Student,

Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! I have declared this year Rise of The Titans – Where

students are Becoming. It is the year for our school to make good things happen within the Titan

Community. I will pose the question to every student, staff, and parent – who are you Becoming?

Who is Hopewell Becoming? This is our year to Become a school committed to excellence in all

that we do. You will be reminded often to Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Reflective, and Be

Resilient. This is the HDUB way and every student will be expected to live this out.

Hopewell was established in rich heritage and history. The Hopewell Community located on

Beatties Ford Road was known for its diversity, leadership, and service to the Mecklenburg

County. Together, we have an opportunity to make a difference in our school community and

fulfill the purpose of our namesake - Hopewell. Your commitment to being the best student you

can be in the classroom and outside the classroom.

Let’s be Titan strong!

Mrs. T. Pickard

Principal

School Alma Mater

Alma Mater for Hopewell High School (revised 2019)

Hail to thee, dear Hopewell Titans

Sing thy praises so clear.

Lifting forth thy praises to the sky,

Who holds thy true memories dear.

Cry out to all who will come thy way,

Inspire them to achieve more.

And to light their futures ever bright,

Before thy great halls depart.

So Hail to thee dear ole Hopewell high

We humbly call out your name,

With our hearts joined now forever more,

Hail dear Titan Pride!

The Titan Creed: As a Hopewell Titan Student…

❖ I will be Respectful, Responsible, Reflective, and Resilient. ❖ I will be a courageous learner determined to achieve success. ❖ I will be an engaged learner who shows school pride and goes above and beyond at all times.

School Mascot: The Titan defined as powerful and influential.

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SUPPORT STAFF LISTING

School Counselors 9th Grade Counselor: Lisa Revalee

10-12th Grade Counselors:

Jenna Quintana A-D

Byron Gettings E-J

Anne Conner K-Q

Veronica Peeler R-Z

Davidson College Advisor Jack Salt

Behavior Modification Technician (BMT) Damon Bost

School Resource Officer (SRO) Officer Larita Sinclair

Campus Security Associate (CSA) Charles Mason

Constance Watt

Julius Rose

Academic Facilitators Laura Bouldin

Melissa Booth (CTE)

Technology Facilitator Barbara Wallace

Media Coordinator David Brookshire

CTE Pathways Coordinator Julie Gayheart

Career Development Coordinator Laurie Baxter

Instructional Accountability (Testing) Jennifer Elliott

Exceptional Children’s Compliance Coordinator Rochelle Carter

In School Suspension Coordinator Patrick Bonner

Senior Administrative Secretary Marcia Strickland

Front Office Secretary Patty Baldwin

Attendance Secretary Charlie Holt

Student Services Secretary Lou Junco

Registrar Theresa Costa

Financial Secretary Regina Foster

School Nurse Sandra Wilson

Distance Learning Assistant Jada McElrath

Teacher Assistant Scott Parkin

The HDUB Way:

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a systems approach to preventing and

responding to school and classroom discipline problems. PBIS develops school-wide system that

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support staff to teach and promote positive behavior in all students. PBIS focuses on taking a team-

based system approach to teaching appropriate behavior to all students. The character traits that

form HDUB is Honor, Duty, Unity, Belief.

Honor: means high respect/esteem; honesty, fairness, and integrity in one’s beliefs and actions.

Duty: following school rules; something that someone is expected or required to do morally or

legally; respectful and obedient conduct.

Unity: being in harmony or agreement; modeling appropriate behaviors and encouraging others to

do the same.

Belief: believing that you can be successful; you can represent Hopewell, your family, and

community well.

Appropriate Behaviors are acknowledged: Once appropriate behaviors have been defined and

taught, they need to be acknowledged on a regular basis (monthly, quarterly, semester).

Behavioral Errors are Corrected Proactively: When students violate behavioral expectations,

clear procedures are needed for providing information to them that their behavior was

unacceptable, and preventing that unacceptable behavior from resulting in inadvertent rewards.

Students, teachers, and administrators all should be able to predict what will occur when behavioral

errors are identified.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page 6 Academic Honesty

Page 6 After School Policy

Page 6 All Call Policy

Page 7 Athletic Eligibility

Page 7 Attendance

Page 9 Bell Schedules

Page 10 Calendars

Page 11 Discipline

Page 14 Early Release

Page 14 Emergencies/Evacuations

Page 14 Extra-Curricular Activities

Page 15 Field Trips

Page 15 Grading Policy

Page 16 Health Room

Page 17 ID Badges

Page 17 Lunch

Page 17 Parking

Page 17 Technology

Page 19 Title IX

Page 19 Visitors

Page 20 APPENDIX: Signature Forms

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ACADEMIC HONESTY

CMS-Hopewell High School Honor Code: Hopewell High School is committed to the academic, social,

and ethical development of all students. Plagiarism and cheating do not allow for a student to maximize

their learning and compromises trust between student and teacher. It is the expectation that all students will

demonstrate responsibility and integrity. Responsible students take ownership for their learning and their

actions at all times. When students show integrity they do the right thing when no one else is

looking. Hopewell High School abides by the CMS Student Honor Code. Any honor code violation may

result in disqualification from extra -curricular activities.

“I will not cheat or help others cheat; will take pride in my school and how I represent it; and will be

responsible for my actions. I understand that violating the Honor Code compromises my integrity as

a student.”

As a student of Hopewell High School, I will

● Support a school culture of acceptance, achievement and accomplishments ● Treat all students with kindness and respect ● Stand up and speak out against bullying and inappropriate behaviors ● Be the positive change in my school; I am making it better ● Be responsible for my own actions

“I will follow this honor code and help others do the same.”

My signature reflects my commitment: [see addendum pages at end]

Consequences for Honor Code Violations:

1st Offense: 0 for assignment, teacher-parent contact, student completes a reflection, and opportunity to

retake assignment (no grade higher than a 79%).

2nd Offense: 0 for assignment, 1 day ISS, required parent conference, and opportunity to retake assignment

(no grade higher than a 50%).

3rd Offense: 0 for assignment, parent contact, 1 day OSS, and student NOT eligible for retake.

Violation of the Honor Code can have an effect on student serving in leadership roles and participating in

extracurricular activities.

AFTER SCHOOL POLICY

Students should be picked-up immediately after school. Students remaining on campus after 2:45 PM will

have consequences for being in an unauthorized area unless they are supervised by a staff member. The

staff member keeping the student(s) after hours will be responsible for escorting the students to the front

and providing supervision until they are picked up from school. There should not be any students on campus

(inside or outside the building) without a staff member.

ALL CALL POLICY

In order to avoid classroom disruptions, students will not be called to the office to pick up personal items

dropped off by parents. Student names must be displayed on the articles before they are brought in to be

picked up during transition only. Students will not be called out of class to pick up homework, lunches,

gym clothes, etc. and Hopewell High School is NOT responsible for any lost or stolen items left for students.

Hopewell High School does not accept floral, candy grams or balloon deliveries for any student at any time.

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

Only students in grades 6-12 may participate in interscholastic athletic competition (State Board of

Education Regulation). In order to qualify for public school participation, a student must meet the following

requirements, but is not limited to the following requirements:

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No student may be eligible to participate at the high school level for a period lasting longer than eight (8)

consecutive semesters, beginning with the student’s entry into the 9th grade or participation on a high school

team, whichever occurs first. For students who skip the 9th grade and advance directly to the 10th from the

8th, the year prior to entering the 10th grade is considered the first year of entry into 9th grade for athletics.

The principal shall have evidence of the date of each player’s entry into 9th grade. The North Carolina

cumulative record is sufficient. -Student-athletes establish a “sports school” at which they are eligible to

participate in interscholastic athletics. The sports school for new students and 9th graders is the school in

which the student is enrolled on the first day of school. Students must also meet the requirements set out

below. For other students, the sports school will usually be either the school attended the previous year or

the student’s home school. There are exceptions to this general rule.

*For athletic eligibility, GPA is calculated using the semester grade on the report card for year-long classes

and the final grade on the report card for semester classes. (CMS Board Policy JJJ)

**High School: For athletic eligibility, a minimum load is defined as passing a minimum of three out of

four on a 4 x 4 format or six out of eight courses in the A/B format of block scheduling during the traditional

school day. NOTE: Senior student-athletes not enrolled in a full load during a semester must meet

minimum load requirements to be eligible to participate in athletics the following semester. (A student-

athlete must be enrolled in and pass the minimum load requirement from fall semester to be eligible to

compete in a winter and/or spring sport.)

ATTENDANCE

The North Carolina compulsory attendance statute requires that every child in the state between the ages

of seven (or younger, if enrolled) and 16 attend school every day school is in session. Regular attendance

by every student is mandatory. Parents, custodians and legal guardians are responsible for ensuring that

students attend and remain at school daily. There may be times that a student must be absent. In the event

of an absence, the student must bring a note signed by a parent, guardian, or health care professional stating

the reason for the absence(s), the date(s) of the absence(s) and any other pertinent information. There is a

direct correlation between regular attendance and school achievement; therefore, it is imperative

that students are in class every day.

Students who are absent should bring in a note signed by a parent or legal guardian stating the reason for

the absence(s), the date(s) of the absence and any other documentation (doctor’s note/dentist note, etc.).

Turn in the note to the Main Office when upon return to school. All absences are considered unexcused

until a note is presented. Notes and medical documentation presented more than five (5) days after the

student returns to school will be accepted but the absence will remain “unexcused”. It is the student’s

responsibility to contact individual teachers within five (5) school days for any work missed during the

absence that must be made up. Make sure to reference each teacher’s course syllabus for specific details

regarding missed work.

Students arriving at school after 11:00 AM or departing from school prior to 11:00 AM will be considered

absent for the entire school day and will not be permitted to participate in CMS sponsored activities on that

day. A student who misses more than half of any class period will be considered absent from that class for

that day. When absent an extended period of time (5 or more days) due to a chronic or extended illness, or

other unforeseen events, please notify your counselor, grade level administrator and our school nurse,

before returning to school. Such illnesses/absences can and often do affect academic performance. Sharing

this information as soon as possible will help to maintain a team approach in ensuring your child’s academic

success.

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Excused absences Illness, death in the immediate family, dental/doctor appointments, religious

observances (holidays must be approved by the school district prior to the

absence), court proceedings, approved college or career focused visits (approved

and verified college visits – juniors limit 1 and seniors limit 2). Verification

letters must be presented with absence note

Unexcused

absences

Vacation, family events, work, traffic/car trouble, inclement weather, missing the

bus, oversleeping

Both excused and unexcused absences count towards the 10 - day limit.

Tardy Policy: It is the responsibility of students and their families to ensure students arrive to school on

time. Please plan accordingly for traffic, weather and other circumstances. Students riding the bus are

encouraged to utilize the “Here Comes the Bus” app. Students are given ample time to travel in between

classes. Students arriving to class 10 minutes after the bell for first block will report to the lockout room.

Students tardy passed the bell for blocks 2 through 4, including lunches (unexcused), will incur the the

following consequence(s):

1-2 Tardies: Warning.

3rd Tardy: ISS for that block and/or After School Detention.

4th Tardy: ASD for the following Tuesday – 2:30-5:00 p.m.

5th Tardy: 2 days of ISS.

6th+ Tardy: Administrative Consequence – Administrator determines next steps.

Late Arrivals: If you arrive after 7:25 AM, you must report to the Lockout Room to receive a tardy pass.

Failure to sign out and leaving campus (skipping class) without permission will result in disciplinary action

and parking privileges revoked. Please try to schedule early dismissal times for the end of class periods to

eliminate classroom disruptions. Classroom teachers cannot grant permission for a student to leave campus.

Only the Main Office personnel or an administrator can authorize this action.

BELL SCHEDULES

School begins promptly at 7:15 AM and ends at 2:15 PM. Students may arrive on campus as early as 6:45

AM and will wait in the cafeteria or gymnasium until a bell rings to dismiss to first block. ALL students

have the opportunity to receive breakfast. Students wishing to arrive to school early or stay after must have

prior, approved arrangements with a coach, teacher or administrator before doing so. Students who are not

supervised by a staff member before or after school are subject to disciplinary consequences. Students may

NOT wait inside the building in an area unsupervised before or after school.

Regular Bell Schedule

7:15A M – 8:55 AM 1st Block

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM 2nd Block

10:35 AM – 12:35 PM 3rd Block

10:35 AM – 10:40 AM - Attendance for 3rd Block

10:40 AM – 11:05 AM – A Lunch

11:10 AM – 11:35 AM – B Lunch

11:40 AM – 12:05 PM – C Lunch

12:10 AM – 12:35 PM – D Lunch

12:40 PM – 2:15 PM 4th Block

2-Hour Delay Bell Schedule (this scheduled will be determined by the district and announced typically

through media outlets and school communication)

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8:45 AM First Bell

9:05 AM Transition Bell to 1st Block

9:14 AM Warning Bell – 1st Block

9:15 AM – 10:10 AM 1st Block

10:14 AM Warning Bell – 2nd Block

10:15 AM – 11:10AM 2nd Block

11:14 AM Warning Bell for 3rd Block

11:15 AM – 1:10 PM – 3rd Block

11:15 AM – 11:40 AM A lunch – (900)

11:45 AM – 12:10 PM B lunch – (200 & 500)

12:15 PM – 12:40 PM C lunch – (400 & 700)

12:45 PM – 1:10 PM D lunch – (300/600/GYM/800)

1:15 PM – 2:15 PM 4th Block

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM Student Dismissal

School cancellations for emergencies or inclement weather will be announced on local radio and television

stations and on the CMS website. Families will also be contacted by Connect Ed. Please do not call the

school.

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CALENDARS

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School Begins August 26, 2019

Labor Day Holiday September 2, 2019

Quarter 1 Ends October 25, 2019

Teacher Workday October 28, 2019

Veterans Day Holiday November 11, 2019

Thanksgiving Break November 27– 29, 2019

Winter Break December 23, 2019 – January 3, 2020

M. L. King, Jr. Holiday January 20, 2020

Quarter 2 Ends January 23, 2020

Teacher Workday January 24, 2020

Teacher Workday February 17, 2020

Quarter 3 Ends March 26, 2020

Teacher Workday March 27, 2020

Spring Break April 9-17, 2020

Memorial Day May 25, 2020

Last Day of School June 9, 2020

Make Up Days (used in order shown) Oct. 28, Nov. 5, Jan. 24, Feb. 17

Make Up Days (used in order shown) March 27, April 9, June 10 & 11

Report Card Dates Nov. 6, Feb. 4, April 7, June 16

DISCIPLINE

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Protocol for discipline is established according to the guidelines set forth in the CMS Rights and

Responsibilities Handbook. Students are expected to comply with district and school expectations.

Consequences will be assigned as outlined in the discipline handbook. Please read the handbook carefully

to have full understanding of all the rules and consequences. As part of any decision families may initiate

an appeal. The appeals process ensures actions of the school are fair and equitable. Students are first and

all decisions are based on the premise – what is best for students. It is important for parents and students to

read and understand the Code of Conduct. A copy of the CMS Code of Conduct and CMS Parent

Handbooks can be located on the CMS website.

Discipline Procedures are managed by all parties at the school.

Teacher Managed Administration Managed

Disruption Fighting

Defiance Bullying

Disrespect Skipping Class

Inappropriate language Drugs/alcohol/weapons/fire

Electronic Devices Vandalism

Sleeping Chronic Teacher Managed Behaviors

Not prepared for class Dress Code Violations

The following interventions may be implemented in response to certain behaviors but not limited to:

● Parent Communication ● Teacher initiated teacher-parent-student conference ● Time out in class with reflection task ● Time out in alternative classroom “Bounce” with a reflection task ● After-school detention

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● Referral to counselor or teacher-counselor-student conference ● Referral to administration.

BULLYING

Bullying and/or harassing behavior are strictly prohibited. Students are expected to use appropriate

language and conduct towards one another. Any manner of bullying that occurs off campus may violate the

Code of Conduct if it has a direct impact to the orderly and efficient operation of the school or the safety of

individuals in the school environment. Bullying is defined as a physical act or gesture of verbal, written, or

electronically communicated expressed directed at one or more persons. Students who feel bullied or

witness bullying can contact any school employee or use the anonymous reporting system on the CMS

website.

DRESS CODE

At Hopewell High School, we expect all students to adhere to the intent of the dress code policy as well as

the specific wording. We believe it is not necessary to enter into debates with students about whether a

specific article of clothing is acceptable or not. If a student has any doubt whether an article of clothing is

in violation of the policy, it probably is in violation and should not be worn.

Dress for Learning: Defined as dressing according to the CMS and Hopewell dress code. Students should

dress for learning while on campus or for off-campus school related events.

Dress for Success: Defined as dressing in business casual or business formal attire. Students shall Dress for

Success when participating in career centered events, internship experiences, certain field trips or when

directed attire is Dress for Success.

Dress for Social (outside of school campus/event): Defined as dressing for social events (non-school

sanctioned events, games, hanging out with friends, and dances. Examples include if desired to wear: tank

tops, leggings, spaghetti straps, strapless dresses/tops, shorts shorter than fingertip length.

In accordance with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, the

following dress code for students has been established:

● All clothing must be worn in an appropriate and tasteful manner.

○ For health and safety reasons students are required to wear shoes at all times.

○ Students are required to wear shirts at all times.

○ Abusive, sexually suggestive or profane language, symbols of illegal drugs or alcohol, or any other

words, symbols, or slogans that disrupt the learning environment may not be worn on clothing or

as jewelry.

● The following items will NOT be worn at school:

○ Tops exposing any part of the midsection, chest area or undergarments.

○ Pajamas or sleepwear, bedroom shoes/slippers, blankets, pillows.

○ Pants worn below the waist or showing clothing beneath the main outerwear.

○ Spaghetti straps, halter tops, strapless and open back tops exposing any part of the midsection,

back area or chest area.

○ Shirts, rompers and dresses should not be worn if they are excessively short, tight, “see through”

or low-cut.

○ Headbands, hats, hoods, caps, sunglasses, bandanas, doo-rags, sweatbands and combs.

Anything not listed, but deemed disruptive to the learning environment can be addressed individually

by any staff member.

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First Violation: Provide student an opportunity to change clothing, verbal warning, violation is

documented. Students not cooperating will be referred to administration by staff.

Second Violation: Provide student with an opportunity to change clothing, parent contact, minor referral

submitted to administration.

Third Violation: Call for a CSA to have student removed and placed in ISS, contact parent, alert student’s

administrator via email, and write a major referral.

Weapons: A student will not possess, handle, transport or use any weapon, object that can be reasonably

considered a weapon, dangerous object or substance that could cause harm or irritation to another individual

on school property or at any school function. All items will be confiscated and will not be returned except

with the mutual agreement of school and law enforcement. This rule does not apply to school supplies (e.g.,

pencil, laser pointer) unless used as a weapon. Note: any object thrown from a school bus will be treated as

a weapon for purposes of this rule. A student shall not possess, handle or transport any handgun, rifle, starter

gun, shotgun or any other weapon which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a

projectile by action of an explosion, including camouflaged guns or any firearm muffler or silencer.

Safe Harbor Provision: When prohibited items are found or inadvertently possessed on school property or

at a school function, students shall immediately notify school staff and surrender the items. When a student

inadvertently possesses an object prohibited by the Code of Student Conduct, the student shall immediately

approach a school staff member and voluntarily surrender the object. The student may not be subject to

discipline so long as the object is one that the student could lawfully possess off school grounds. When a

student finds or inadvertently possesses an illegal item (e.g., drugs or weapons) or other contraband, the

student shall immediately report the discovery to school staff and surrender the item (if it is in student’s

possession). A student will not be in violation of the Code of Student Conduct solely for making such a

report. After a report is made, school officials shall investigate to determine if a violation of the Code of

Student Conduct has occurred.

If a student inadvertently possesses or finds a firearm or destructive device, the student will not be subject

to a 365-day suspension if the superintendent finds 1) the student delivered or reported the firearm or other

destructive device as soon as practicable to a law enforcement officer or a school employee and 2) the

student had no intent to use the firearm or other destructive device in a harmful or threatening way.

The Safe Harbor Provision may not apply if a search is ongoing in any location at the school, if the object

is surrendered during a search, or if the object is not turned in prior to discovery by school staff. With

respect to objects that have been turned over to school staff, the parent/ guardian must make arrangements

to pick up the object from the school, unless it is an object that must be turned over to law enforcement.

Alcohol and Drugs: The unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and/or alcohol by students

on school property or at any school function is prohibited. In addition to school consequences, such actions

will be reported to local law enforcement and may be required to be reported to the Department of Motor

Vehicles.

Tobacco: A student shall not use, sell, distribute, or possess any kind of tobacco product on school property

or at a school function. Tobacco product is any product that contains tobacco or is tobacco-derived and is

intended for human consumption. The term includes tobacco-derived products, vapor products, or

components of a vapor product.

Student Searches: School administration has the right to conduct a search of a student or his/her

possessions that is reasonable in scope if the administration has a reasonable suspicion that the student may

be in possession of a weapon, illegal substance or other items prohibited by or used in violation of law or

the Code of Student Conduct.

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EARLY RELEASE

Students are not authorized to leave campus after arrival without strictly adhering to Hopewell High

School’s checkout procedures. In order to leave campus during the school day, students must have an Early

Release note signed by their legal guardian. Seniors with Early Release must leave campus after 2nd or

3rd block and cannot linger on campus. Students who fail to follow this policy will be subject to a schedule

change.

EMERGENCIES/EVACUATIONS

In the event that the building needs to be evacuated or students need to leave the school building or property,

they are to adhere to all staff directives. Students are to exit their assigned area quickly and orderly. Teachers

will take attendance. Any student who deliberately activates a fire alarm is subject to exclusion from school

and to legal prosecution. All staff are trained regularly on emergency procedures. Students and visitors

should follow the directives of staff at all times.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Participation in extracurricular activities is a privilege, not a right. It is the policy of Hopewell High School

that student behavior, including conduct that constitutes a violation of criminal law, board policy and/or

school rules, shall be considered in determining eligibility to participate in extracurricular school activities.

Examples of extracurricular activities include (but are not limited to): student government, interscholastic

athletics, service clubs, language clubs, field trips, music department activities outside of the regular school

day and other activities.

A student at Hopewell High School shall be ineligible from participation in extracurricular activities during

an out of school suspension or if they found in violation of the CMS/Hopewell Code of Conduct and the

Principal or Principal’s Designee deems the suspension from the activity necessary. FIELD TRIPS

Students that are given the opportunity to attend field trips must be in good academic and disciplinary

standing and prior approval from ALL teachers must be given. Parent/guardian permission must also be

given. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain missed academic work due to the absence for the field

trip.

GRADING POLICY

Academic achievement is measured through a uniform grading system. The school-year is organized into

nine-weeks to manage learning and assessments. Each nine-week grading period must contain major

assignments such as tests, research papers, and projects. These assignments are either formal or informal.

Formal assignments make up 70% of the nine weeks’ grade. Informal grades will make up 30% of the

nine-weeks’ grade.

Assessment/Grading:

● Teachers will record grades in Powerschool within ten (10) school days of the assignment’s due

date. Students have up to five (5) school days from the due date to turn in late assignments for

up 50% for work showing a concerted effort. An initial score of zero (0) with the “missing” code

for any assignment or assessment that a student made no attempt or which is missing. If absent, no

score will be recorded and a code of “absent” will be listed. Students have five (5) school days from

the absence to complete and submit make-up work for full credit.

● Missing work coding - Teachers will update all assignments coded as “absent” to a grade of zero

(0) with the code “missing” if student failed to submit work within the five school days for

completing work. Teachers will update all assignments coded as “missing” to reflect the grade of

zero (0) without any coding if five days have transpired from the assignment’s due date and the

student has not submitted the assignment for late credit.

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● Teachers will record grades and indicate specific weights for higher-stakes assignments per teacher

discretion. For example, a homework assignment might be scored at ten (10) informal points,

whereas a quiz might be scored at 50 informal points.

Informal grades:

Formal grades: Students receive a ten-point deduction per day late. For non-assessment grades (i.e.: projects

or papers), students may complete a “re-submission” within two weeks from when the grade was entered

for up to a 79%. Students may complete revisions or an alternative assignment for their “re-test” score.

A minimum of eight (8) informal grades per quarter is required for all A/B day classes. A minimum of two

(2) formal grades per quarter is required, in addition to the midterm/final exam, for all A/B day classes.

A minimum of twelve (12) informal grades per quarter is required for all 4x4 classes. A minimum of four

(4) formal grades per quarter is required, in addition to the midterm/final exam, for all 4x4 classes.

Assessments guide instruction and should occur daily. Assessments are informal and formal. School-

wide interim assessments will occur every 6-8 weeks. These interim assessments will help facilitate

teaching and learning.

Formal assessments must include a variety of assignments such as tests, comprehensive writing, projects,

etc. A minimum of four (4) formal assessments shall be included in the final grade. Formal assessments

count 70% of grades.

Informal assessments are considered classwork and represent a variety of assignments such as warm-ups,

notebook checks, quizzes, group work, in-class tasks, class participation. Informal assessments count

30% of grades. Informal assessments show students are making progress toward mastery.

When students show effort in completing assignments a grade no lower than a 50 should be recorded. Effort

is defined as making a concentrated attempt to complete assignments (student communicated to teacher

plan to complete assignments and submitted partial assignments)

Semester Course Final

Grades will be calculated as

follows:

1st nine weeks 40%

2nd nine weeks 40%

Exam 20%

Year-Long course Final

Grades will be calculated as

follows:

1st Semester average 50%

2nd Semester average

50%

(For year-long average, each

semester is calculated as

per “Semester Course final grades”)

EOC, CTE, NCFE and Teacher-Made exams will count 20% of the final course grade

Grading scale:

A = 90-100

B = 80-89

C = 70-79

D = 60-69

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F = 59 and below

HEALTH ROOM

The Health Room is located in the Main Office. It is for emergency use and minor first aid treatment only.

Students will not be allowed to remain in the Health Room for longer than 5 minutes unless it is determined

that he/she is too ill to return to class. If it is determined that a student is too ill to return to class, a parent

or guardian will be notified and asked to pick up their student or give permission for the student to leave.

If a student is unable to leave school, he/she must return to class.

Medication Administration

For safety purposes, medication will only be administered to students if a Medication Authorization Form

is completed by a Physician and signed by a parent then returned to the school nurse; this includes over the

counter medications as well. Students carrying medication without authorization will have it confiscated

and are subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.

ID BADGES

ID badges will be provided for all students and distributed at the beginning of the school year. It is the

responsibility of students to carry their badge with them at all times and shown if requested by

administration or staff. ID cards can be used for various school and community discounts, for example

Mecklenburg county transportation and movies.

LUNCH

Students are not permitted to leave campus during lunch and are allowed only in those areas designated for

food. Students found in the parking lot or in other unauthorized areas will be subject to the consequences

outlined in the Student’s Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Students are expected to keep the

designated areas clean. Food cannot be consumed in a classroom unless authorized by the teacher. Bringing

food from a commercial establishment to students during lunch hours is not permitted.

PARKING

Student parking is a privilege granted by the school administration at Hopewell High School. When you

and your parents sign the signature block at the end of the application, you are documenting that both

parent(s) and student have read, understand and agree to abide by all Hopewell High School’s rules and

guidelines as detailed in the Parking Policy and Student Code of Conduct. Infractions of these rules may

result in the permanent loss of parking privileges. Additional consequences may be invoked by an

administrator if deemed appropriate. You must have a parking permit to drive on the first day of school. The

Hopewell High School JROTC program manages Student Parking.

TECHNOLOGY

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education Policy will be followed for student use and access to the

internet. CMS offers an Internet network (CMSNET) accessible to students. CMS has installed centralized

software to control, monitor, and filter inappropriate material. Students found in violation of the Internet

Usage policy are subject to discipline as outlined in the CMS Student Code of Conduct.

Bring Your Own Technology and 1:1 Digital Conversion: Hopewell High School is a full wireless

campus that allows students to use their own laptops and Smart devices for classroom assignments. This

privilege is at the teacher’s discretion and students must have permission before electronic devices can be

used in class. We are committed to fully integrating relevant technology into the curriculum for academic

purposes. Hopewell High School has implemented the district’s school-to-home technology initiative for

high school students. This will give students access to school assigned computer devices at home. Students

not following expectations for the use of personal devices and school assigned devices will face school

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disciplinary measures. Students can be liable for damaged devices at the discretion of the school based on

CMS technology rules and regulations.

CMS Chromebook Damage/Repair Fees

Screens $27.99

Keyboards $47.99

Lost Charger $18.00

Cracked Case (Total Replacement) $191.00

Personal Electronic Device: Hopewell High School enforces a strict ban on electronic devices during the

instructional setting. Personal electronic devices include, but are not limited to: cellular phones, pagers,

smart phones, music and media players, gaming devices, tablets, laptop computers, smartwatches, personal

digital assistants, earphones, headphones, and speakers. Per CMS policy, the District will not be responsible

or liable for the theft, loss, data loss, damage, or destruction of any student’s personal electronic device

brought onto school property. CMS recommends that students do not bring personal electronic devices to

school. Students who bring an electronic device must understand and follow these guidelines:

● Student use of an electronic device will be permitted from 6:45 AM through 7:07 AM (breakfast)

during the student’s assigned lunch, and before/after school ONLY. Headphones and earbuds are

NOT permitted during school hours except during breakfast and the student’s assigned lunch. Once

students enter the instructional environment, cell phones are strictly prohibited.

● Students are required to ask their teacher’s permission to use an electronic device for academic

purposes.

● Personal electronic devices may not be used to cause any disruption in the educational process or

for unethical or illegal purposes. Personal electronic devices are not to be used for cheating on

assignments and/or tests, harassing or bullying others, and taking or distributing unauthorized

photographs or recordings of other people. Students are not permitted to record school activities

held during school hours without explicit permission from a teacher or staff member. Students

caught filming/recording disruptive or prohibited behavior on campus will be subject to

discipline.

● Students will not be able to answer phone calls or video chat during breakfast, lunch or class

transitions. Students must use the main office phone or teacher office phones if calls need to be

made during class time. Permission must be granted in advance by the teacher.

● Parents/Guardians are encouraged to call the front office if an important message must be relayed

to the student.

Student Consequences for misuse of Personal Electronic Devices

First offense: Student will be asked to give staff the device. Staff will secure device and return at the end

of class or if given to a support staff member will be returned at the end of the day. Parent will be contacted

regarding the violation.

Second offense: The device will be confiscated and secured in the office. A written warning will be issued

to the student. A parent or legal guardian may pick it up during school hours. If a student refuses to surrender

the device, a disciplinary consequence will be issued, which could include suspension.

Future offenses will be considered insubordination and consequences assigned accordingly. This can

include suspension and revocation of technology privileges.

***All student consequences are subject to administrative review. An individual student consequence

may be increased or decreased, depending on the severity of the incident. These changes will be made at

the discretion of the student’s administrator. CMS will not be responsible or liable for, the theft, loss, data

loss, damage to any personal electronic device brought to school.

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TITLE IX

Any student who believes that he or she has been subjected to sexual or gender-based harassment, any

parent or guardian of such a student, or any student who believes that another student is being subjected to

sexual or gender-based harassment is encouraged to report the harassment to CMS, specifically the

Principal (or any administrator) and to the District’s Title IX Coordinator. One way of reporting is to submit

a form, which can be found on the CMS website (Handbooks). A report can also be made to any staff

member via writing or in person.

VISITORS

All visitors must sign in at the Main Office immediately upon arrival and present a photo ID on the school

campus in order to secure a pass. Passes will be issued only to those persons with legitimate business on

the campus. Visits to friends and/or teachers are not permitted during the school day. Hopewell High School

does not allow persons to shadow students during the school day without prior approval from the Principal.

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APPENDIX: Student Forms – Academic Integrity PLEASE RETURN THE SIGNATURE PAGE BELOW TO YOUR TEACHER OR THE MAIN

OFFICE

Student/Parent Acknowledgement

“I will not cheat or help others cheat; will take pride in my school and how I represent it; and will

be responsible for my actions. I understand that violating the Honor Code compromises my

integrity as a student.”

As a student of Hopewell High School, I will

● Support a school culture of acceptance, achievement and accomplishments,

● Treat all students with kindness and respect,

● Stand up and speak out against bullying and inappropriate behaviors,

● Be the positive change in my school; I am making it better,

● Be responsible for my own actions.

“I will follow this honor code and help others do the same.”

My signature reflects my commitment as a Hopewell Titan.

Student Name (Printed):________________________________

Student Signature:_ ___________________________________

Parent Name (Printed):________________________________

Parent Signature:_____________________________________

Date:_____________________________ Failure/refusal to sign does NOT exempt a child from the policies/procedures outlined in this handbook. This

handbook, along with the CMS Student Code of Conduct, are available on the CMS website and Hopewell website.

You may request a paper copy of these at any time by contacting the main office.