SCOTLAND HIGH SCHOOL

8th Grade Orientation

Recent SHS Graduates

Scotland v. Richmond Victory

Student Recognition1. Honor Graduates - students with an 8 semester average of at least 93.000 (weighted). 2. Marshals - students who maintain an overall GPA of at least 4.0 (weighted) through the first five (5) semesters.3. North Carolina Scholars – special recognition at graduation for students meeting the academic criteria for N.C. Scholars (See your grade level counselor for details). 4. Honor Roll - each nine-week period, students will be recognized for having no grade lower than a B.5. Top Scots - students who earn all A's or A's and B's (using unweighted grades) for their semester averages. Special recognition events will be held for both fall and spring semester Top Scots.6. Principal's Roll - students who earn only "A's" for both the 1st

and 2nd 9-week periods of the semester will receive special recognition in addition to the Top Scots recognition event.7. Scots on a Roll - students named by school staff members each 9 weeks for making progress, or for making a positive contribution to the school.8. McDonald's SAT Wall of Fame - 1500 Plus Club, 1800 Plus Club, 2100 Plus Club.9. Athletic Recognition- Athletes will be recognized for their dedication and hard work within their sport.

Clubs and Organizations

Student Advisory Council Key Club Digital Media German Club Video Productions National Honor Society American Red Cross Health Occupations

Students of America (HOSA)

Scotland Singers Family, Career, and

Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

Fashion Club WIA Career Start Student Participation

Organization/ Student Government

Anchor Club Spanish Club Fellowship of Christian

Athletes (FCA) Imani Gospel Choir Technology Students

Association (TSA) Native American Student

Association (NASA) Art Club

Student Advisory Council

Attendance Students are expected to attend all

classes. Students are expected to arrive on

time. To receive course credit, students

must attend 84 class periods. (Students should not miss more than six class periods. Period attendance is maintained.)

BELL SCHEDULE (DAILY)7:10 Bus Bell

7:30 First Bell/To Lockers7:40 - 9:13 1st Block

9:13 – 9:19 Class Change9:19 – 10:53 2nd Block

10:53 – 10:59 Class Change10:59 – 12:58 3rd Block

A Lunch 10:59 – 11:24 (Warning Bell 11:19)Class 11:24 – 12:57

B Lunch 11:30 – 11:55 (Warning Bell 11:50)Class 10:59 – 11:30Class 11:55 – 12:57

C Lunch 12:01 - 12:26 (Warning Bell 12:21)Class 10:59 – 12:01Class 12:26 – 12:57

D Lunch 12:33 – 12:57Class 10:59 – 12:33

12:57 - 1:03 Class Change1:03 – 2:37 4th Block

Tardies Students are tardy when they are not in

the assigned instructional area when the tardy bell rings.

Students must be in 1st period by 7:40!! 1st Tardy: Warning by the teacher 2nd Tardy: Parent Phone Call 3rd Tardy: Administrative Conf./Referral 4th Tardy: 5th Period 5th and 6th Tardy: In School Suspension 7th Tardy: Out of School Suspension

Grades

9 weeks 2 report cards a semester Exams/Benchmarks End of Course Tests (EOCs)

English, Biology, Integrated Math (25% of final course grade)

Behavior

Active Engagement - Classroom Parent Communication – Teacher,

Administrator, Home visits Matrix - consistency Minor versus Major

Minor Examples: Gum chewing, excessive talking, and minor disruptions

Major examples: Gross disrespect, bullying, and altercations

Detention/5th period/ISS/OSS Physical Altercations

Dress Code• The board believes that the dress and personal appearance of

students greatly affect their academic performance and their interaction with other students. The board requests that parents outfit their children in clothing that is conducive to learning.

• Generally, dress and grooming standards as determined by the student and his or her parents will be deemed acceptable. However, the board prohibits any appearance or clothing that does the following:

• violates a reasonable dress code adopted and publicized by the school;

• is substantially disruptive;• is provocative or obscene; or• endangers the health or safety of the student or others.

• The purpose of a dress code is to communicate the school’s clearexpectation that the focus of school is to promote learning. Inorder for students to learn in a safe and orderly schoolenvironment with minimal disruptions, they shall attend school inclothing that is neat, clean, safe, and which covers themappropriately.

• Students will not be allowed to attend school wearing clothing oraccessories which interfere with the maintenance of good orderand discipline, or which otherwise disrupt learning.

Scotland County School Board Policy Code 4316: Student Dress Code.

Dress CodeIn accordance with Scotland High School’s dress code/policy:

1. Midriffs shall be covered;2. Shoulders shall be covered (three-finger rule) and tank tops are not permitted,

though sleeveless apparel is acceptable.3. Undergarments (Bra straps, boxers, etc.) shall not be visible;4. Sleepwear (i.e. pajamas and bedroom shoes) shall not be worn;5. Shorts, dresses, and skirts shall remain at least fingertip length in front and back;

therefore, bandage skirts and other tight, spandex skirts/ dresses that move abovethe fingertip mark of measurement when walking, bending and sitting are notallowed;

6. Pants shall be worn at the waist;7. Belts, if worn, shall be buckled and at the waist;8. Sunglasses, goggles, and head covers (including but not limited to bandanas,

wraps, scarves, hats, and hair nets) shall not be worn on campus during schoolhours, or in school buildings, and must be placed in lockers before 1st block andretrieved only at the end of the school day;

9. Leggings may not be worn as pants, and if worn there shall be an outer garmentthat meets dress code;

10. Clothing with holes, tears, or “see through” shall follow the dress code as statedabove. Therefore, no skin should be visible above the finger tip measurement.

11. Appropriate neckline must be evident at all times. Attire that exposes cleavagemay not be worn.

12. Oversized shirts may present a safety hazard. Therefore, they shall not extendbelow the back pockets when pants are worn at the waist.

13. Clothing and accessories, as well as messages on clothing or accessories, shallnot be lewd, vulgar, provocative, obscene, degrade individuals or groups, orpromote violence, alcohol, tobacco, or illegal substances.

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High School Discipline and College

High School Discipline and College Additional Personal Information For UNC-Chapel Hill:

Have you ever served a detention or been dismissed, suspended (in-school or out-of-school), expelled, placed on probation, or otherwise subject to any disciplinary sanction by any high school, college, or university? This may include, but is not limited to, academic cheating, conduct violations, or alcohol policy infractions. (If you answer “yes,” you are required to attach a statement from an appropriate school official corroborating your summary of events in addition to your own explanation of the event.)*

In addition, for all of the schools You must promptly notify the Admissions Office in writing

of any criminal charge, any disposition of a criminal charge, or any school, college, or university disciplinary action against you, or any type of military discharge other than an honorable discharge that occurs at any time after you submit this application. Your failure to notify the office will be grounds to deny or withdraw your admission, or to dismiss you after enrollment.

Promotion Requirements

PROMOTION REQUIREMENT1. Sophomore (2015): Earn 6 units, including English 92. Junior (2014): Earn 14 units, including English 9, 10; one

Math; one Science; one Social Studies3. Senior (2013): Earn 21 units, including English 9, 10, 11;

two Math; one Science; two Social Studies; and one Health/PE

To receive a North Carolina Scotland High School diploma, all students must:

a) meet all existing local and state graduation requirementsb) demonstrate proficiency by scoring at Level III or above on the

English Language Arts, Biology and Math End-of-Course Tests.

Transcript Examples

Tapping Into Student Career Interests

Middle School Interest Inventories Individual Counseling Four year high school “Plan of

Study” Career Development Coordinator Special Populations Coordinator Guidance Counselors College Central

Career and Technical Ed

Most careers in the next 10 years will require some education beyond high school but not a 4-year college degree.

Many jobs that will be available in the next 10 years do not existtoday due to technological advances that will occur.

Career Interest Inventories

Course Planner (Registration)

Course Tracking

4-Year PlanArchitecture & Construction

Cluster (Major)Architect

4-Year PlanHealth Science Cluster

(Major)Career Interest: Dental

Hygienist

4-Year Plan – Course TrackingHealth Science Cluster (Major)

Career and Technical Ed

Agriculture Business Career Dev Culinary/Foods Health Science Marketing (new) Trade/Industrial RCC courses-

CNA, ECE Certifications-

ServSafe, Microsoft, Work Keys, etc

Students who take 4 courses in a CTE cluster have a higher graduation rate (89.5%) than those with no career or college focus.

Career Tracks at SHS and Beyond

Agriculture

Agriscience ApplicationsHorticulture IHorticulture IIAgricultural Production IBiotechnology and Agriscience Research ICommunity Involvement

Business & Marketing Career Management Accounting I Accounting II Multimedia and Webpage Design Microsoft Word Publisher, Excel and Access Entrepreneurship I and II Principles of Business & Finance Personal Finance Marketing Hospitality & Tourism

Family and Consumer Science

Foods I Foods II Enterprise Introduction to Culinary Arts and Hospitality Culinary Arts and Hospitality I and II Internship in Culinary

Health Science

Health Careers Opportunities Health Science I Health Science II Internship Opportunities Advanced Studies

Trades and Industry

Core & Sustainable Construction Welding Technology I and II

Computer Engineering I and II Digital Media Advanced Digital Media Drafting I, II Architecture or Engineering Drafting Advanced Studies

Richmond Community College Connection

Helena Thomas-Scotland County Recruiter Cary Edmondson-Scotland County SHS

Liaison Career and College Promise Program Pathways - College

Associate Degree/College transfer Associate Degree/Partnership with NC State

Pathways – Career or Job Market Ready Associate in Applied Science Certificates Diploma

Free Transportation from SHS to RCC Easy Admission and Affordable Tuition

College Information Eric Smith, Scholarship

Coordinator Ari Dedeaux, College Advisor ACT/SAT Scholarships Website (College Central) Link located on Scotland High School home page

Questions?