Our Mission at Purnell Swett High School is for every student to graduate ready-for college, for work, and for

life.

From the Desk of Mr. Wilkins…

There will be a REQUIRED Faculty meeting Monday (October 7th) in the Media Center beginning at 3:15

Bell Schedule• 7:56 Warning Bell• 8:00 Tardy Bell• 8:00-9:30 1st Period• 9:30-9:37 Class Change• 11:07-11:15 DEAR (Resource Time)• 11:20-11:27 Class Change• 11:29-1:22 3rd Period• 1:30 -3:00 4th Period• 3:10-4:00 Learning Centers (Tuesday &

Thursday only)

Lunch ScheduleA Lunch • 11:32- 11:54 (Lunch) • 11:54- 11:58 (Back to Class) B Lunch • 12:00- 12:23 (Lunch) • 12:23- 12:28 (Back to Class) C Lunch • 12:31- 12:54 (Lunch) • 12:54- 12:58 (Back to Class) D Lunch • 12:59- 1:22 (Lunch) • 1:22- 1:30 (Back to Class)

SchoolPolicies

Student Tardy PolicyViolation Penalty

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Tardy

Student Conference with Administration and Written Notification

5th Tardy Notice of Charges (Parent Conference) and (ISS) unless Saturday Academy is available

6th Tardy Notice of Charges (Parent Conference) and (ISS) unless Saturday Academy is available

7th Tardy Notice of Charges (Parent Conference) and 1 Day OSS. Student loses parking permit

8th Tardy Notice of Charges (Parent Conference) and 1 Day OSS.

9th Tardy Notice of Charges (Parent Conference) and 1 Day OSS. Student loses parking permit

10th Tardy Notice of Charges (Parent Conference) and 2 Days OSS. SSMT meeting with Parents. Student placed in Alternative School

Student Tardy Policy Cont.

Dress Code• No sleeveless shirts• No bedroom attire• No see-through and/or transparent tops or

bottoms• NO SAGGING PANTS ALLOWED. Pants are to

be worn at waistline• Failure to comply with the dress code will result in

students being sent home to change and penalties.

Dress Code Policy Offenses

–1st Offense: Warning–2nd Offense: Students will be required

to attend Saturday Academy–3rd Offense: Students will receive one

(1) day OSS–Additional Offenses: Principal’s

discretion based upon his investigation

Cell Phone PolicyCell phones and other electronic devices (MP3

players, iPods, etc.) that are visible or heard will be confiscated. Students who refuse to give up

their phones/electronic devices will receive OSS. Purnell Swett High School does not

assume any liability for the loss or theft of any cell phone or electronic device. In the event of

theft, students should file a report with the School Resource Officer.

Cell Phone Policy Offenses1st Offense- Teacher confiscates phone/electronic device turns it into office and student may pick up phone at the end of the day.2nd Offense- Teacher confiscates phone/electronic device and parent will have to pick up (NO EXEMPTION)3rd Offense- One (1) day OSS4th Offense- Three (3) day OSS for each offense

Game Schedule Volleyball

Oct 7 @ Hoke Oct 9 @Lumberton

Football (Varsity) • Oct 11 Scotland

(JV)• Oct 10 @ Scotland

Game Schedule•Soccer–Oct 7 Richmond–Oct 9 Pinecrest

GuidanceAnnouncemen

ts

Attention 9th, 10th, and 11th Graders

PSAT(It’s only offered once a year)Wednesday October 16, 2013

Media Center$15.00

See Ms. Demetrice in the Media Center to register

Deadline: October 14, 2013Don’t miss out on this opportunity!!!!

A NC State Representative will be here on October 9th at 10:00 am. Any senior or

junior interested in attending this information session please sign up with

Ms. Leslie in guidance.

Any senior interested in going on the

senior trip, please sign up with Ms.

Leslie in guidance.

Students deadline for the

Nov. 2 SAT is Oct. 3.

Any student in grades 9 thru 12 that is interested in

applying for the Student of Excellence Scholarship needs to see their counselor for an application. Applications are

due to your counselor by December 3.

Scholarship Sheet #2 is available in

guidance and online.

Scholarship Websites• Scholarships.com• Fastweb.com• Zinch.com• Studentsscholarship.com• CFNC.org Website for college information and

financial aid• College database at

www.onlineschools.org/guides/north-carolina/

Any senior that has received an

acceptance letter to a college, university

or military please bring it to Ms. Leslie

in guidance.

ASVABTest Date: October

24, 20138:15

YDSAnnouncements

The next NASA and AISES meeting will be held on Tuesday Nov. 5, 2013 after

school in the Library

Other Announcements

The Indian Education VISION volunteer

program is accepting applications for Native American

students, grades 9-12 who are

interested in volunteering in

Indian communities. Please a see a YDS

for more information

Juniors and SeniorsIf you plan on playing a sport in college when registering

for the SAT or ACT please list the Clearinghouse Code on

your Registration Sheet.