Our Mission at Purnell Swett High School is for every

student to graduate ready-for college, for work, and for

life.

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)

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Student Tardy PolicyViolation Penalty1st, 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

Varsity Baseball

4/1 Hoke7:004/4 Lumberton7:00

Varsity Softball

4/1 Hoke7:004/4 Lumberton7:00

JV Baseball

4/1 @ Hoke7:004/4 @ Lumberton7:00

JV Softball

4/1 @ Hoke5:004/4 @ Lumberton5:00

Freshmen Baseball

4/1 @ Hoke4:304/4 @Lumberton4:30

Women’s Soccer

4/1 @ Whiteville6:004/2 Lumberton6:00

Men’s Golf

3/31 Scotland-Scotch

Meadows2:00

Track

4/3 @Richmond4:30

Men’s Tennis

4/1 @Hoke4:004/3 @Lumberton4:00

GuidanceAnnouncemen

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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/

Southeastern/Health Athletic Training Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a high school senior from

Robeson or Bladen County who is pursuing a career in Athletic Training. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000. Applicant must have 3.0 GPA, be enrolled in a college/university that offers an ATEP accredited by the CAATE and

attends AT summer camp at SE Lifestyle Center for Rehab. Applications are available in

guidance. Deadline: March 31, 2014

NCAE Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship

Applicants must be North Carolina Residents enrolled in a public high school

in their senior year. Criteria for this scholarship include character, community involvement and scholastic achievement. For information about this scholarship see

your counselor or go to http://www.NCAE.org

http://www.NCFPSC.org Deadline: March 31, 2014.

Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS)

Students interested in Nursing, Teaching, Allied Health or Medicine;

Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS) can help you obtain the degree you want. Information may be found online at CFNC.org/FELS. Deadline:

April 1, 2014.

North Carolina Bar AssociationThe North Carolina Bar Association is continuing its program of awarding

scholarships to children of North Carolina law enforcement officers killed or

permanently disabled in the line of duty. The application can be accessed by going

to the following link https://younglawyers.ncbar.org/resources/scholarships.aspx

. The completed application should be returned to the Bar Association by Tuesday

April 1, 2014.

State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

The scholarship application is available online at

http://www.seanc.org/membership/scholarship/

and returned to the Chairperson of the SEANC district of which the parent is a member. All scholarship applications

should be completed and postmarked prior to April 15, 2014.

The North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation

The North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit

organization to provide scholarships for students who plan to enter the profession of Accounting. The scholarship award will

be $600.00. Please see Ms. Kathy in guidance for application.

Applications are due by April 15, 2014.

2014 Student-View Scholarship Program

Student Insights is sponsoring a scholarship contest for high school seniors. The 2014

Student-View Scholarship Program is offering $10,000 worth of scholarships to high school

seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior College or career school.

Students may log on to www.student-view.com and complete a

survey. Deadline: April 20, 2014

Any senior that has received an

acceptance letter to a college, university

or military please bring it to Ms. Leslie

in guidance.

Other Announcements

Prom!!!Ticket sales will be held during all 4 lunches Tuesday March 11 thru

Friday March 14. Students will need to see Mr. Josh Locklear to

purchase a ticket after 14th.Ticket prices will be $35 for one

person and $60 for a couple.

Prom!!!All school rules will be strictly

enforced during prom.NO REFUNDS!!!!!!!

Students who are suspended on or after March 12 will not be allowed

to participate in prom activities.No one will be allowed to enter the

building once they have left.

AppropriateYoung Men: Tuxedo or Suit; Dress Pants, dress shirt, and

dress shoesYoung Women: Gowns, fancy short dresses, and

other formal wear required.

InappropriateBackless(Material must be above

the belly button line)Slits(No higher than finger tip

length)Dresses(No shorter than finger tip

length)Exposed Mid-drift/See-

Through(Must cover belly button)