To prepare all students for the future by striving for excellence in pursuit of a quality education by providing a rigorous and relevant curriculum within a safe and caring environment.
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Students and parents,
On behalf of the staff of
We know that education works best when students, parents, and school staff work together as a team. We challenge our students to do their very best in their academic endeavors. We encourage parents to be actively involved in their students’ education. The Laney staff offers their commitment to provide a positive learning environment for each student willing to grow in all areas.
Please read carefully the expectations for student behavior on our campus. We expect our students to be on their best behavior at all times and to follow all school rules. We know that Laney students will exhibit a high standard of student behavior at all times.
Communication is a key component for success at our school. Please feel free to contact me or any member of our staff, if we can be of assistance to you. Laney is your school and we look forward to working with you.
Success to all in 2007 – 2008!
With Buccaneer Pride,
Al O’Briant, Principal
Dear Fellow Laney Buccaneers,
It is my privilege to be the first to formally welcome you to Laney. I hope these next four years are full of great times, new friends, and fun teachers. I am excited about getting to know many of you this year.
The teachers, coaches, and other faculty members are all major factors in making Laney run smoothly. Laney has been a school of excellence for many years. I want this year to be nonetheless. For this goal to be attainable, we need to work together in making Laney the best possible place it can be. I challenge all of you to get involved in as many clubs, sports, and other activities as possible. You will not regret it in the long run if you do.
I hope you are excited about coming to Laney this year. And for the returning Buccaneers, I hope you make the most of the rest of your time here. I wish you all the best of luck in making these years count. These four years are a few of the best years of our lives. Most importantly have fun!
Sincerely,
Caison Bridger, President
Student Council Association
Support Services
Mr. Al O’Briant, Principal
Ms. Stephanie Boulding-Martin, Assistant Principal
Ms. Emily Brandenburg, Assistant Principal
Ms. Melissa Jordan, Assistant Principal
Mr. Gene Rivenbark, Assistant Principal
Mr. Brian Bauer, Dean of Students
AFJROTC – Lt. Colonel Gary Green
Arts Education – Mr. Alan Boyd
Athletic Director – Mr. Fred Lynch
Career Technical Education – Mr. Jerry Thomas
English – Ms. Peggy Price
Exceptional Children – Ms. Earlene Spencer
Foreign Language – Ms. Irene Lucas
Health & Physical Education – Ms. Ruby Sutton
Mathematics – Ms. Sharon Sterken
Science – Ms, Beck Mayo
Social Studies – Ms. Richelle Dombroski
Student Activity Director – Mr. Paul Lucas
Student Support Services – Ms. Julie Williams
Ms. Lyvonne Harrill, Media Coordinator
Ms. Sherry Niven, Media Coordinator
Ms. Heather Baer, Grade 10 Counselor
Mr. Doug Campbell, School Social Worker
Ms. Brenda Davis, Grade 11 Counselor
Ms. Beth Keller – Youth Development Coordinator
Mr. Frank Nardella, Grade 9 Counselor, SST Coordinator
Mr. Jerry Thomas, Industry/Education Coordinator, SAP
Ms. Karen Vaughn, Grade 9 Counselor
Ms. Julie Williams, Grade 12 Counselor, Chairperson
Ms. Tish Barfield, Office Support/Attendance/Check in – Check out
Ms. Betty Dixon, Office Support/Payroll
Ms. Tammy Duncan, NCWISE Data Manager
Ms. Nancy Jewell, Office Support
Ms. Angela Mood, Bookkeeper
Ms. Lynn Rabon, Office Support/Student Services
Ms. Rose Mary Robinson, Assistant - Dean’s Office
Ms. Brenda Shepherd, Office Support/Testing
Ms. Marie Barnhill, Bus Coordinator
Ms. Gayle Bordeaux, School Nurse
Ms. Helen Hendricks, Cafeteria Manager
Mr. Johnnie James, Head Custodian
A.C.T. – Ms. Karen Vaughn
AUPs – Ms. Lynn Rabon
Academic Boosters – Ms. Emily Brandenburg
Advanced Placement Program – Ms. Julie Williams
Athletics – Mr. Fred Lynch
Attendance – Ms. Tish Barfield
Band – Mr. Bob Pearson
Buc News – Ms. Heather Baer
Buses – Mr. Gene Rivenbark
CAPs – Ms. Emily Brandenburg
Checking In & Checking Out of School – Ms. Tish Barfield
Chorus – Ms. Melody Bryan
Club Information – Mr. Paul Lucas
College Information – Ms. Julie Williams
Commencement – Ms. Jan Smith
Competency Test – Ms. Stephanie Boulding-Martin
Conferences with Teachers – Grade Level Counselors
Curriculum Issues – Ms. Emily Brandenburg
Discipline – Mr. Brian Bauer, Dean of Students
Ms. Melissa Jordan, Grade 9
Ms. Stephanie Boulding-Martin, Grade 10
Mr. Gene Rivenbark, Grade 11
Ms. Emily Brandenburg, Grade 12
Driver’s Education & Eligibility – Mr. Alan Sewell
Dual Enrollment/Huskins – Ms. Brenda Davis/Ms. Julie Williams
Due Bills – Ms. Angela Mood
End-of-Course Tests – Ms. Stephanie Boulding-Martin
Exceptional Children’s Program – Ms. Earlene Spencer
Field Trips – Mr. Gene Rivenbark
Finances – Ms. Angela Mood
504 Accommodation Plans – Ms. Melissa Jordan
Foreign Exchange Students – Ms. Heather Baer
Free/Reduced Lunch Applications – Mr. Gene Rivenbark
Fund Raising – Mr. Paul Lucas
Governor’s School – Ms. Heather Baer
Graduation Project – Ms. Hannah Moon
Hospital/Homebound Instruction – Mr. Doug Campbell
IDs – Ms. Rose Mary Robinson
Illness & Medication – Ms. Gayle Bordeaux
Lockers – Ms. Melissa Jordan
Master Calendar for Facilities’ Use – Mr. Gene Rivenbark
National Beta Club – TBA
National Honor Society – Ms. Karen Norris
National Merit Scholarship – Ms. Julie Williams
Newspaper – Mr. Dale Williamson
Out-of-School Suspension Assignments – Ms. Brenda Shepherd
Parking – Ms. Angela Mood/Mr. Gene Rivenbark
Posters – Mr. Paul Lucas
Prom – Ms. Brynn Ballenger/Ms.
P.S.A.T. – Ms. Stephanie Boulding-Martin
P.T.S.A. – Mr. Gene Rivenbark
Publicity – Administrative Team
Report Cards – Ms. Emily Brandenburg
S.A.T. – Ms. Julie Williams
Scheduling – Ms. Emily Brandenburg
Scholarships – Ms. Julie Williams
School Pictures – Ms. Meredith Roth
School Resource Officer – TBA
School Volunteers – Ms. Stephanie Boulding-Martin
Selective Service Registration – Ms. Emily Brandenburg
Senior Awards Ceremony – Mr. Paul Lucas
Student Council Association – Mr. Paul Lucas
Senior Class – Ms. Jan Smith
Junior Class – Ms. Brynn Ballenger/Ms. Sharon Sterken
Sophomore Class – Ms. Peggy Price
Freshman Class – Ms. Jackie Nichols
Students at Risk – Mr. Frank Nardella
Student Support Services –
Mr. Frank Nardella, Grade 9 Counselor
Ms. Karen Vaughn, Grade 9 Counselor
Ms. Heather Baer, Grade 10 Counselor
Ms. Brenda Davis, Grade 11 Counselor
Ms. Julie Williams, Grade 12 Counselor
Mr. Doug Campbell, Social Worker
Ms. Beth Keller, Youth Development Coordinator
Mr. Jerry Thomas, Career Technical Education
Summer School – Ms. Melissa Jordan
Testing – Ms. Stephanie Boulding-Martin
Textbooks – Ms. Melissa Jordan
Transcripts/Records – Ms. Lynn Rabon
Vocational Rehabilitation - Mr. Scott Crouch
Voter Registration Information & Forms – Mr. Paul Lucas
Withdrawals – Ms. Lynn Rabon
Yearbook – Ms. Meredith Roth
1. The parking fee is $20.00 per year and is valid for the 2007 – 2008
school year only.
2. Hang the parking permit from the inside rear view mirror.
3.
Student
parking is allowed in spaces that are marked only in white. Spaces marked with yellow lines are for staff
only. The stadium lot and the main lot
spaces are reserved for seniors only.
Juniors may park in the back lot (the lot next to
4. Students are not allowed in the parking lot during the school day without written permission. Failure to follow this rule may result in loss of driving privileges.
5. The speed limit is 15 miles per hour on campus.
6.
Careless or reckless driving on campus will result in
loss of driving privileges and legal action.
All
7. If you drive to school, you are expected to be in flex and/or first period on time. Failure to report to flex and/or first period, or continuous tardiness will result in loss of driving privileges.
8. Seniors, juniors, and early release students have priority. Others will be issued a permit if space is available.
9. If you drive onto the campus, you are at school. You must check out to leave. Students leaving without permission will lose their parking permit. This includes lunch.
10. Students may not drive on any part of the bus
parking lot or behind the school.
11.
12. Cars
may be towed under the following circumstances:
a.
An unregistered
vehicle parks on campus.
b. Someone parks in the senior parking lot.
c.
A student parks
in the faculty parking lot.
d. A permit issued for one student that is used by
another student.
e.
A car parked
straddling two or more parking spaces.
f.
Parking on
campus after the permit has been revoked or during time it is revoked.
Bus Rules
1.
The bus driver
may assign seats. Remain seated.
2.
Be
courteous. No profanity.
3.
No spraying of aerosols, perfumes, deodorants, or other items.
4.
Do not eat or drink on the bus; keep the bus clean.
5.
Violence is prohibited.
6. No cell phones or other electronic devices.
7.
No smoking.
8.
Keep your hands and head inside the bus. Do not throw items
out of the bus windows.
9.
Do not destroy property.
10. For your own safety, do not distract the
driver through
misbehavior.
Misbehavior on the Bus
Penalty at discretion of
principal depending on circumstances may include removal from the bus. Serious misbehavior on the bus may also be
cause for punishment up to and including suspension or expulsion from school.
Student
Support Services Department
The Student Support Services
Department works with students, parents, and staff to help students be
successful in high school and make a successful transition to the future beyond
high school. Some services are provided
directly to students while others are offered as members of teams composed of
staff and parents or through referral to community resources.
Student Support Services Staff & Specialized Services Provided
Ms. Heather Baer,
Grade 10 Counselor
Buc News Letter
Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY)
NC Governor’s Page Program/Governor’s School
Mr. Doug Campbell,
Social Worker
Attendance Counseling and Legal Issues
Community Liaison
Ms. Brenda Davis, Grade
11 Counselor
Dual Enrollment - CFCC/Huskins
Teaching Fellows
Ms. Beth Keller,
Youth Development Coordinator
Mr. Frank Nardella,
Grade 9 Counselor
Chairperson - Student Support
Team
Crisis Counseling & Students
at Risk
Parent-Teacher Meetings
Mr. Jerry Thomas,
Career Technical Education Counselor
School level vocational assessments and interpretations
ASVAB; Vocational Rehabilitation services
Liaison with the Career Technical Education Department
Ms. Karen Vaughn,
Grade 9 Counselor
ACT Coordinator
Summer Ventures in Science and
Mathematics
Ms. Julie Williams,
Grade 12 Counselor
Chairperson - Student Support
Services
Dual enrollment -
Scholarship & financial aid
information
Ms. Lynn Rabon,
Office Support
Ms. Brenda
Shepherd, Office Support
Services
I.
To help
students benefit from instruction, Student Support Services staff will provide
the following as needed:
A. Group meetings to address issues of concern to
students.
B. Crisis intervention services by staff and/or
Community Crisis Intervention Team.
C. Individual counseling for personal adjustment and/or
interpersonal issues.
D. Registration, enrollment, withdrawal, and transfer
of students.
E. The Student Support Team that involves working more
closely with the student, his/her parents, and his/her teachers to develop
individual interventions and accommodations within the classroom and school
setting.
F. Evaluation of need for services either under Section
504, which involves development and yearly review of an accommodation plan to
assist in the regular education classroom, or under the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which addresses need for specialized
instruction to meet special needs.
II.
To assist
students with planning for success beyond high school, services will be
provided through:
A. Assistance with course planning to facilitate
attainment of immediate and long-range career goals, as well as graduation
requirements.
B. Assistance with entrance requirements and programs
offered by technical schools, colleges, and universities.
C. Assistance with scholarships and financial aid for
higher education.
D. Coordination of college entrance examination information
(SAT & ACT).
E. Dropout prevention.
F. Issuance of transcripts.
G. Vocational counseling and referrals to vocational
rehabilitation.
Athletic
Opportunities
The Buccaneers have an outstanding interscholastic athletic program
that is well organized and competitive, involving many students in a variety of
sport teams.
School sponsored teams compete in the Mideastern 3A/4A Conference in
the following sports:
*Baseball *Fast
Pitch Softball *Soccer
*Basketball *Football *Swimming
*Cheerleading *Golf *Tennis
*Cross
Country *Lacrosse *Track
*Volleyball
*Wrestling
Students are encouraged to participate in athletics, support the school
teams, and show sportsmanlike conduct.
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and the
NHC Board of Education set rules of eligibility for participation in the
interscholastic athletic program.
Students must maintain a “C” average and be passing all courses to
participate. Students must have a “C”
average from the previous semester and have passed three courses in the block
schedule in order to be eligible. In
addition, students must be in attendance 85% of the previous semester to be
eligible to participate. Students must
also be present in school to participate in events on that day.
National
Honor Society Member Selection Procedures
Students must meet the following
requirements to be inducted into the E. A. Laney National Honor Society. Inductions take place in the Spring.
Scholarship Requirement
Grade Point Average (GPA) must be
a minimum of 3.6 weighted average. The
student will be notified and given the opportunity to complete an application/student
activity form.
Teacher Ratings on Leadership, Service, and Character
The names of those students who
have returned a registration/student activity form by the stated deadline will
be submitted to the entire faculty of
Faculty members will rate
students on a scale of 1 to 4, with 4 indicating unreserved acceptance, 3
indicating slight reservation, and 2 or 1 indicating serious reservation. A minimum rating of 3.0 must be earned in
each of the categories of leadership, service, and character and a
comprehensive average of 3.6 must be met before a student’s name can be placed
before the NHS Faculty Council.
Acceptance by the NHS Faculty Council
A positive majority of the NHS
Faculty Council indicates acceptance for induction.
The Library Media Center (LMC) is
open to students Monday through Friday from
Books from the general collection are loaned for a
period of two weeks and may be renewed once.
Some reference books are loaned for overnight use and must be checked
out at the end of the school day and returned the following morning. The total number of books a student can have
checked out at one time is four. Back
issues of magazines may be checked out overnight. The on-line catalog is accessible from every
classroom.
Students are required to present
an identification card before any books
or library materials are checked out.
Students must present their school ID, a pass, and sign in before they
may use the LMC. Only four students per
class may be permitted on a library pass.
Students will be asked to leave if they do not have an assignment to do
or if they are not being quiet and respectful of others.
Fines are ten cents per school
day for overdue books.
The LMC has photo copying services at a cost of 20 cents per copy, and laminating services at a cost of 20 cents per foot. Computers are available for use in the LMC. Student patrons who wish to use the computers must wear their ID card and use their assigned user’s name and password. For the use of the Internet, students must have an Acceptable Use Form on file.
Supplies, such as cassettes, VCR tapes, index cards,
floppy disks, CD disks, paper folders, sheet protectors, markers, pens, and
pencils may be purchased in the LMC.
Food and drinks are
prohibited in the
Parent
Involvement
Several parent organizations have
been formed at our school, which contribute to the overall program.
The Parent-Teacher-Student
Association links together all components in
the education process and encourages parent contact with the teachers and
administrators. It keeps the community
up-to-date with a
newsletter that announces student accomplishments, as well as upcoming school
functions. The PTSA also provides the
academic departments with educational materials and sponsors teacher
appreciation days. The PTSA meets
quarterly throughout the school year.
Dates are included in this student handbook/calendar and are announced
in the PTSA Newsletter, distributed to all students.
Parents interested in promoting
academic achievement may volunteer through membership to Academic
Boosters.
This organization promotes academic growth for all students through
program support and recognition of notable student, teacher and staff
achievements. Hosting the AP Luncheon,
Awards Night, and Senior Breakfast, this group of active members are expanding
their membership efforts and outreach to Laney clubs. In addition to rewarding students with Honor
Roll incentives and honor cords worn at graduation, Academic Boosters supports
Senior Projects, presents “Extra Effort Awards” to students displaying
outstanding improvement, and recognizes teacher accomplishments.
The Athletic Boosters support the sports program. Members operate the concession stands during
home football and basketball games. In
addition, Athletic Boosters sponsor the annual Athletic Banquet in the fall and
spring. The Athletic Boosters meet the
first Monday of every month at
The Band Boosters and Chorus Boosters raise funds for the band and choral programs respectively.
Parents and community volunteers
do clerical work, tutor students, and take on
extra-curricular activities. Parents
interested in serving as volunteers in the school may contact Ms. Stephanie
Boulding-Martin at 350 - 2089, extension 210.
The parent organizations hold
membership drives during Open House and/or during home athletic events.
The Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) requires NHCS to annually notify parents and students who
are 18 years of age or older about their rights concerning educational
records. The following information
summarizes these rights. Parents and
students 18 years of age and older have the:
*Right to
confidentiality of the Official Record at the collection, storage, disclosure,
and destruction stages
*Right to inspect,
review, and obtain free copies of the Official Record
*Right to have a
representative of your choosing inspect and review the Official Record with you
*Right to a full
explanation, interpretation, and analysis of the Official Record by the
principal or designee
*Right to add data
or information to the Official Record which explains or
clarifies information contained in the Official Record
*Right to a list of
the types of and the location of all records maintained and disclosed by NHCS
*Right to know that
written consent is required to disclose the Official Record to others except
for the following: NHCS officials, teachers, and
other employees (list posted at each school), other schools where a student
intends to enroll, state and federal education authorities, financial aid
applications, studies and research, accrediting organizations, judicial order
or subpoena, health or safety emergency, and Directory Information
*Right to request
the correction or removal of information from the Official Record if you
believe it is inaccurate, outdated, irrelevant, misleading, or violates privacy
*Right to a
hearing, if NHCS refuses your request to correct or remove information from the
Official Record
*Right to file a
complaint regarding records with the U.S. Department of Education, FERPA
Office,
*Right to obtain
copies from the NHCS Board Policies on records from the NHCS Superintendent’s
Office
*Right to know that
the NHC Board of Education has designated a student’s name and school of
enrollment as Directory Information
*Right to know that
Directory Information is disclosed as a part of officially designated school
activities such as: team/activity
rosters, scholar athlete awards, athletic eligibility, honor society, honor
roll, good citizens, academic scholars, presidential awards
*Right to refuse to
allow NHCS to disclose Directory Information by notifying the principal within
10 days of receipt of this notice
*Right to know that when records are no longer needed, NHCS destroys
them according to a destruction schedule.
NHCS permanently maintains only the following information: student name, address, phone number, grades,
attendance, classes attended, grade levels completed, date of birth, and
identification numbers
*Right to know that a graduating senior’s name, address, phone number,
and school name are disclosed to the military
NHCS has
designated the Assistant Superintendent for Student Support as the school
official responsible for ensuring confidentiality of the Official Record. A student’s principal also is responsible for
maintenance and security of the Official Record. Please direct any inquiries or requests
concerning your rights and the Official Record to the principal.
Driver’s
Eligibility Certificates
As of
A student who fails
to maintain adequate academic progress or drops out of school, will have
his/her driver’s permit or license revoked. He/she will have the permit or license
reinstated if he/she exhibits satisfactory academic progress, returns to school
for at least six months or a semester (which ever is first), or turns 18 years
of age.
In addition, the
law requires a parent/legal guardian to sign the Driver’s Eligibility
Certificate when obtaining it from his/her child’s school. The parent or legal guardian must go to
school to obtain the certificate from Mr. Alan Sewell. It is
advised that the parent or legal guardian call ahead to make an appointment.
The Driver’s
Eligibility Certificate can only be issued to students who are at least 15
years of age, enrolled in school, and making adequate progress toward a
diploma. The certificate will be
revoked when and if the student fails to
maintain adequate progress and/or fails to be enrolled in school. Adequate progress is defined as passing three
out of four classes on a four by four block schedule. Students taking less than four courses must
pass every course. Final grades are the
only grades considered. Grades are
reviewed at the end of the first and second semesters. Students with long term suspension from
school are not considered enrolled in school.
Recognizing
Outstanding Students
High school juniors become
well acquainted with local and state government procedures during the annual
North Carolina Boys State Workshop and North Carolina Girls State Workshop,
both held during the summer. Students
interested should have a relatively high grade point average, participate in
extra-curriculum activities, and pass an interview with the American Legion,
sponsor of the program.
Governor’s School
Governor’s School
is a six weeks summer residential program for gifted and talented Sophomores
and Juniors. Students nominated and
accepted study English, foreign languages, mathematics, science, social
studies, and participate in the cultural arts, instrumental music, modern
dance, art, drama, and choral music.
International Thespian Society
The International
Thespian Society is an honor society recognizing students who have completed
100 hours of work in theater outside of classroom instruction. Students may be inducted in their Sophomore,
Junior, or Senior year.
The Kitty Hawk Air
Society is an Aerospace Education Honor Society in affiliation with the Air
Force Association. Cadets enrolled in
the AFJROTC program who demonstrate good character and sustain a minimum
quarterly academic grade of 90 in their Aerospace Science class and an overall
average of 2.5 GPA with no failing grades are invited to pledge the Kitty Hawk
Air Society.
National Beta Club
The National Beta
Club is an academic, leadership, and service organization whose purpose is to
encourage effort and reward merit, and to promote those qualities of character
that make for good citizenship. Students
in their sophomore year, who have a 3.0 weighted grade point average, are
eligible for membership. An induction
ceremony is held in the spring.
National Honor Society
Students outstanding
in scholarship, leadership, character, and service are eligible for membership
in the National Honor Society. An
impressive ceremony is held every Spring.
Students must have a minimum 3.6 weighted GPA to be eligible for
consideration for membership.
Laney students have
the opportunity to earn the title of North Carolina Scholar and receive special
recognition from the North Carolina State Board of Education. This is a program for students who are
following a well-balanced and challenging high school curriculum. Students who qualify receive a seal affixed
on their diplomas upon graduation.
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Students are
selected on the basis of musicianship, scholarship, character, cooperation,
leadership, and service to their school and community. Students must have a 3.0 GPA in academics and
a 4.0 GPA in their music courses.
Student
Involvement
At
Student Governing Organizations
Student Council Association
Senior Class
Junior Class
Sophomore Class
Freshman Class
InterClub Council
AFJROTC Staff
Organizations that Recognize Outstanding Students
International Thespian Society
National Beta Club
National Honor Society
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Competitive Academic Organizations
Math Team
Science Olympiad Team
Organizations that Promote School Spirit
Dance Team
School Spirit Club (Pep Club)
Step Club
Student Volunteer and/or Civic Oriented
Organizations
Junior Civitan Club
Key Club
Peer Mediators
Social Marshals
Student Ambassadors
Community
Youth Organizations
Azalea Festival Youth Committee
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Region O Council for the Advancement of Minorities
in Engineering
Students Against Destructive Decisions
Students Against Violence Everywhere
Young Life
Career Oriented Organizations
DECA – Association of Marketing Students
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of
Future Business Leaders of
Future Teachers of
Health Occupation Students of
Vocational Industrial Clubs of
Special Interest Organizations
Currents Literary Magazine Club
Debate Club
Environmental Club
The Galleon Newspaper Club
Global Awareness & Peace Promotion Club
Gospel Choir
Multi-National Club
Surf Club
Teen Democrats
Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU)
Ultimate Frisbee Club
Young Republicans
Subject Related Organizations
AFJROTC Model & Rocket Club
Art Club
Drama Club
French Club
Latin Club
Psychology Club
Spanish Club
Annual Events
Throughout
the years at
Open House
Open
House, held before school starts, acquaints students and their parents with
Laney. Planned activities include guided
tours and informational booths.
Club Fair
Clubs set up
information booths to acquaint the student body with their goals, activities,
and projects. At this time, clubs hold
membership drives.
College
Night at the
Colleges,
universities, technical schools, and the Armed Services set up information
booths. Materials are distributed and
questions answered by representatives and/or recruiters. Seniors, as well as juniors, and their
parents attend.
Homecoming
Homecoming
is one of the Buccaneers’ most cherished traditions. Events include dress up days, the crowning of
the Homecoming King at the Homecoming dance, and the crowning of the Homecoming
Queen during half time at the football game.
Thanksgiving
Annually,
the student body contributes generously to the Thanksgiving Food Drive. Numerous needy families receive a bountiful
food basket.
National Honor Society Spring Induction
Juniors
who have met the minimum 3.6 GPA are eligible for consideration for induction
into the National Honor Society. In
addition, candidates must meet minimum requirements in the areas of leadership,
character, and service. Eligible
candidates are “tapped” in an impressive ceremony.
Student Government Elections
Interested
students sign up to run for student government office and campaign for a
two-week period. Student Council
elections are held first, followed by class elections. Freshman class elections are held in early
fall.
Student Leadership Awards Night
Outstanding
members of student organizations are recognized in a ceremony, cosponsored by
the Parent-Teacher-Student-Association and the Student Council Association. Advisers of student organizations nominate
the recipients.
Junior-Senior Prom
Sponsored
by the Junior Class, the seniors are guests at the prom in late spring.
The North Carolina Scholars
Breakfast is hosted by the school to recognize seniors who have earned the
distinction of being distinguished as North Carolina Scholars. In a ceremony, certificates are awarded.
Senior Breakfast & Senior Awards Ceremony
Sponsored
by Academic Boosters, seniors with a 3.0 G.P.A. receive invitations to a
breakfast. The breakfast is followed by
the Senior Awards Ceremony that recognize seniors in academics, school and
community involvement.
Athletic Banquet
Sponsored
by the Athletic Boosters Club, the athletic banquet is held at the conclusion
of the fall and spring sports seasons to honor student athletes and their
coaches. Coaches recognize their players
and awards are given. A
Commencement
Seniors
who have met the criteria for graduation are awarded diplomas. Several special awards are announced.
Network and Internet Access
The
NHCS wide area network (WAN) connects thousands of users to electronic
information, communication tools, and the World Wide Web. This WAN utilizes a complex association of
both hardware and software throughout the NHCS district. The integrity and stability of this network
and the services it provides rely on the proper conduct of its users and strict
adherence to acceptable use guidelines established in this policy.
Technology
plays a vital role in assuring equitable access to a variety of resources. The NHCS system provides access to network
resources to help conduct the instructional, administrative, and operational
business of the school district.
A
part of network resources is the Internet.
As a learning resource, the Internet is similar to books, magazines,
audio recordings, videos, CD-ROM’s, laser discs, and other information media
that can be used to meet educational needs.
Students and educators can also use the Internet to participate in
distance learning activities, ask questions and consult with experts, and
communicate with other students, educators and individuals.
The
Internet also provides access to material that is of no educational value. However, the value of the information found
and interaction available outweighs the possibility of locating inappropriate
material.
Internet
access is coordinated through a complex association of government agencies, as
well as regional and state networks. The
smooth operation of the network relies upon the proper conduct of all users who
adhere to strict guidelines. The
guidelines, which call for efficient, ethical and legal utilization of the
network resources, are provided here so that users are aware of the responsibilities
they are about to assume. In addition,
guidelines from other service providers must also be followed. Violations of any of these provisions
may result in access being suspended and/or future access being denied.
Electronic mail (e-mail) is provided
to conduct the business of school district.
Occasional and reasonable personal use is permitted, providing that this
does not interfere with the performance of an individual’s job assignment or
the performance of the electronic mail system.
NHCS
utilizes the following security services as required by state and/or federal
agencies: identification, authentication, authoring and access control,
accountability, administration, and auditing.
Security – Security on a computer system is critical,
especially when the system involves many users.
Proper procedures for logging on and off the network must be
followed. If a security problem is
identified, the user must notify a system administrator or staff member; the
problem may not be demonstrated to other users.
Unauthorized use of accounts is strictly prohibited. Attempts to log on to the network as a
computer system administrator will result in immediate cancellation of user
privileges. Users who have a history of
problems with other computer systems or who have been identified as a security
risk for any other reasons will be denied access to the network. Unauthorized access, including hacking, is
prohibited.
Internet Safety
NHCS utilizes a
technology protection measure that monitors and filters internet access. The filtering service utilizes a customizable
database that denies access to sites that are identified as obscene,
pornographic, or harmful to minors.
Students will not
be allowed access to email, chat rooms, and other forms of electronic
communication except as related to special projects and only under direct
supervision by authorized personnel.
Activities must be related to the educational program and determined not
to be harmful to minors.
Online Responsibilities
Acceptable Use – The goal of providing network/Internet access for
students and staff is to support education and research consistent with the
educational objectives of the NHCS system.
Transmission of any material in violation of any federal or state
regulations is prohibited. This includes
but is not limited to copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or
material in violation of NHC School Board policies.
Privileges – The use of the network/Internet is a privilege,
not a right, and inappropriate use will result in suspension of that
privilege. School staff or system
administrators may deny access at any time that is deemed necessary. Serious and/or repetitive infractions will be
reported to school and district administrators and handled according to school
and district student discipline policy (Policy 8410).
Network Etiquette – While each user has the right to free speech, all
are expected to abide by the NHC School Board Acceptable Code of Conduct
(Policy 8410). The following are
specifically not permitted:
a.
Accessing,
producing, posting, sending, or displaying material that is offensive in
nature. This includes obscene,
discriminating, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, inflammatory, threatening,
disrespectful, or sexually suggestive language or images, including images of
exposed private body parts.
b. Harassing, insulting, or attacking others.
c.
Knowingly or
carelessly performing an act that will interfere with the normal operation of
computers, terminals, peripherals, or networks, including vandalism and the
creation, upgrading, or disseminating of computer viruses.
d. Violating copyright laws. All communications and information accessible
via the network are private property unless otherwise stated.
e.
Using another’s
id or password.
f.
Illegally
using, destroying, or manipulating data in folders or work files.
g. Intentionally wasting limited resources. This includes distributing mass e-mail
messages, participating in chain letters, creating and participating in
unauthorized newsgroups, sending large graphic files unrelated to school
district operation, and storing files on file servers without proper
authorization.
h. Employing the network for commercial purposes.
i.
Using the
system for political lobbying.
j.
Revealing or
disseminating personal or family identification information (i.e. name,
address, or phone number).
k.
Arranging or
agreeing to meet with someone you have met on-line.
l. Attempting to gain unauthorized access to
the NHCS network.
m. Engaging
in any illegal activities or accessing material advocating illegal acts or
violence. That includes pornography and
hate literature.
n. Posting
information that could be disruptive, cause damage, or endanger students or staff.
o. Posting false or defamatory information about
a person or organization.
p. Downloading files without prior approval from
supervising staff.
q. Accessing chat rooms unless assigned by a
teacher/administrator for a valid educational purpose.
Warranty
The
NHCS System makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for
the service it is providing. The NHCS
System will not be responsible for any damage suffered. These include, but are not limited to, loss
of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, miss-deliveries, service
interruptions, or personal errors or omissions.
Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at the user’s
risk. The NHCS System specifically
denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained
through Internet access.
Sanctions
Violations of any of the above
provisions may result in access being suspended and/or future access being
denied.
Disciplinary
action related to inappropriate use of electronic resources will be determined
in accordance with existing board policies as stated in the NHCS Policy
Manual. When deemed necessary, the
infractions may be referred to law enforcement agencies for appropriate legal
action.
Student Dress Code
The
New Hanover County Board of Education has established the following guidelines
for student dress.
a. The shoulder width of shirts or blouses must
completely cover undergarments. No
spaghetti strap tops, tube tops, or tank tops are allowed.
b. Net shirts, bare midriffs, or other revealing
attire are not acceptable.
c. Short dresses, short skirts, or short shorts will
not be allowed.
d. Pants or shorts must be worn at the
waistline. No underwear shall be revealed.
e. Headgear, hats, or sunglasses are not to be worn
in the building except for medical and/or safety reasons.
f. No clothing, jewelry or buttons with letters,
initials, symbols, or wording that is obscene, offensive, inflammatory, or
detrimental to the instructional process are allowed.
g. No gang-related clothing, accessories, or symbols
as identified by local law enforcement agencies will be allowed.
h. All students, grades 9 – 12, will be
required to display identification cards with their picture and their name
while on the school grounds.
When,
in the judgment of the principal, a student’s appearance violates the intent of
this policy, the student will be required to make necessary modifications. Continued violations of the dress code policy
will result in an out-of-school suspension.
Discipline Policy
Laney students are
expected to be self-disciplined, positive participants, in class, on the bus,
and on the school campus. Ideally there
would be no need for a discipline policy.
In reality, not all students are self-disciplined and some have other
agendas for being at school. Students
who cause disruption in class, the hallway, or other areas on campus are
impacting on the learning and safety of others.
It is the administration’s belief that these students are giving up
their right to be in attendance and will be suspended from one to ten days.
Student Responsibilities
1.
To be
responsible for his/her own behavior – you choose how you react to different
events.
2.
To understand
inappropriate/disruptive classroom behavior interferes with the teaching and
learning of others.
3.
To respect the
feeling and rights of others.
4.
To refrain from
the use of physical force or the threat of physical force.
5.
To attend
school and class everyday and be on time prepared to work.
6.
To do what the
teacher or adult in the building reasonably requests of you.
7.
To be aware of
and follow all school and county rules and procedures.
Teacher Responsibilities
1.
To make, inform
students, and enforce individual classroom rules.
2.
To use positive
reinforcement, whenever possible and not use negative, demeaning comments when
working with students.
3.
To keep parents
informed regarding students’ behavior – both positive and negative.
4.
To refer, in
writing, a disruptive student to the dean’s office when appropriate teacher
interventions have been unsuccessful or the severity of the event makes it
necessary.
5.
To handle the
following behaviors:
a.
Not working in
class
b. Sleeping in class
c.
Failure to
bring appropriate materials to class
d. Skipping
e.
Cheating
Three or more suspensions earned during the school year may result in a request for long term suspension for the remainder of the school year as a persistent offender.
Possible consequences include student conference,
parent contact, lunch detention, and after school detention. The teacher will notify the parent in
advance regarding an after school detention.
Failure to comply with a teacher’s disciplinary action may result in
suspension from school.
Responsibilities of the Dean of Students
1.
To help
maintain order and safety on campus.
2.
To fairly apply
consequences to students who do not adhere to school or classroom expectations.
3.
To report
certain acts/events to the school resource officers.
4.
To be available
to handle disruptive behavior.
5.
To handle the
following behaviors. Possible
consequences include time out, student conference, parent contact, suspension,
or other disciplinary actions.
a.
Continuous
major classroom disruptions
b. Major class disruptions that negatively affect the
learning of the rest of the class
c.
Profanity
d. Leaving class without permission
e.
Verbal abuse of
peer
f.
Disrespectful
behavior – by word or action
g. Verbal abuse of staff
h. Failure to serve a teacher’s after school detention
i.
Violation of
the NHCS dress code – inappropriate dress
1.
No spaghetti
straps, tube tops, or tank tops are allowed
2.
No net shirts,
bare midriff, or other revealing attire
3.
No short
dresses, short skirts, or short shorts
4.
No head gear,
hats, bandannas, or sunglasses are to be on in the building
5.
No offensive
material on clothing, buttons, jewelry, or backpacks is permitted; this
includes profanity, sexually suggestive language/images and illegal drugs,
tobacco and alcohol advertisement or slogans.
j. Refusal to give up property when asked to.
1. The following is a list of items
that staff members may ask of: dark glasses, hat, head wrap, or any other head
covering/gear worn inside the building.
2. The following items are not to be
used or visible during school hours in the buildings, athletic fields, on buses
or any location where they can be heard and cause a disruption to school instruction:
pagers, cell phones, tape players, CD players, walkie-talkies, radios,
and other noise creating devices. These items
will not be given back to students. A
parent may pick the item up in the Dean’s Office. Also, not to be on campus are playing cards,
dice, matches, lighters, and tobacco products. Laser lights are prohibited. A second offense will be a 10 day suspension
and possible long-term suspension.
k.
Insubordination – refusing to do as staff reasonably requests.
Examples – A teacher asks you to move to
a different desk and you refuse. A
teacher sends you to the Dean’s Office and you fail to go.
l.
Smoking on campus.
m.
Running from an administrator or teacher.
n.
Trespassing on another school’s campus.
o.
Leaving campus without permission.
p.
Creating a major disruption on campus.
q.
Stealing (charged/suspension).
r.
Vandalism, defacing or destroying school property (charged/suspension).
s.
Assaulting another students (charged/suspension).
t.
Fighting (suspension).
~Student will be asked to modify or change shirt, dress,
shorts, or skirt; may call home for appropriate clothing or remain in the
dean’s office.
~Headgear, hat,
bandanna, sunglasses, jewelry, and buttons inappropriately worn will be
confiscated and turned over to the dean’s office.
The following violations will result in an automatic
10-day suspension and a recommendation for long-term suspension of up to 365
days.
1.
Possession of
certain weapons (gun, rifle, pistol, or other firearm of any kind, switch blade
knife, or any dynamite cartridge, bomb, grenade, mine, or powerful explosive).
2.
Assault on a
teacher or other school staff member resulting in serious injury.
3.
Assault on a
teacher or other school staff member.
4.
Assault and
serious injury to another student.
5.
Possession of
weapons or other dangerous instruments or substances (not listed above)
including:
a.
Guns of all
types - pellet, BB, stun, air rifle, or look alike such as water guns
b. Knives of all types and sizes
c.
Artificial
knuckles or other objects that could be used in this manner
d. Blackjack, clubs, nunchucks, throwing stars,
throwing darts, sling shot, bow and arrows, mace, pepper spray, poisons, chemicals, or
substances capable of causing bodily harm
e.
Explosives,
other than those listed above
6.
Possession of a
laser light – 2nd offense
7.
The knowing
use, possession, transmission, or being under the influence, of any controlled
substance. This includes fake substances
or facsimiles.
8.
Arson of school
property.
9.
Sexual assault,
sexual offenses, indecent exposure, or sexual misconduct.
10. Serious disruption of the school environment,
including the use of, or encouragement of others to use violence, force, noise,
coercion, threat, intimidation, fear, passive resistance or any other conduct
to cause or attempt to cause substantial and material disruption or obstruction
of any lawful right, mission, process or function of any school, school bus, school
personnel, or student.
11. Threatening school personnel or any other adult,
including directing toward any school personnel language which threatens force
or violence or which is abusive,
profane, or insulting, or any sign, gesture, or act which constitutes a
threat of force or violence or which is abusive or insulting.
Things You Should Know
Tests
Tests should be given according to the following
schedule:
English
– Monday/Wednesday
Math –
Tuesday/Friday
Science
– Monday/Thursday
Social
Studies – Tuesday/Thursday
Other
Subjects – Wednesday/Friday
Lockers
Lockers will be rented for $3.00.
Students must have a completed locker form that can be received from
first block teachers. All locker forms
and the $3.00 should be turned into your first block teachers.
Lockers are not to be shared by students.
All Visitors
Visitors to the school should report to the main office.
Telephones
The office telephones are for business and emergency calls only.
In case of an emergency, students may use telephones inside their
respective teachers’ classrooms or request to go to the dean’s office to use
the telephone.
ID badge, and admission slip or signed corridor
pass, must be used any time a student is in the hall during class time.
Courtyard
The Courtyard, located in the center of the main building, is reserved
for seniors only.
ID Badges
All faculty members and students must wear their ID badges at all times when on campus.
Attendance
It has long been known that good attendance at school is closely
related to good grades. Students and
their parents are responsible for attendance.
Students are expected to be in class everyday. Teachers will provide assignments for work
missed when a student has an excused absence but are not expected to re-teach
missed work. Readmission notes
(for being absent) should be brought to the Check in/Check out
office (Room 101-F) before 8:30 a.m.
Dean’s Office
The Dean’s Office is designated as a waiting area for students who need
time-out from a class due to inappropriate behavior or who have committed
school offenses that require disciplinary measures.
Checking Into and/or Out of School
All students checking in or out of school must report to the Attendance
Office (room 101-F). The only exception
to this policy is students who arrive late, before
Room 101-F is open from
Students with Early Release
Students with early release must leave the campus immediately.
Grading System
A 93 – 100
B 85 – 92
C 77 – 84
D 70 – 76
E 69 and below
Honor Roll
First Honor Roll – All As/Second Honor Roll – 85 average (no Ds)
Scholarships
A notebook of current scholarships is available in
the Student Services office. Students
and parents are invited to stop by and review
scholarship opportunities. Applications will be provided. In addition, listings of scholarships are
available at the school website.
Transcripts
All requests for transcripts from the Student Services office must be
submitted in writing. Each senior
receives three free transcripts, two during the school year and one after
graduation. All additional transcripts
are $1.00 per copy. Official transcripts
in sealed envelopes will be given to students applying for scholarships at no
cost.
Academic Awards
The Academic Boosters recognizes student achievement throughout the
school year. Students may look forward
to the following awards:
a.
Honor roll
cards are awarded for each of the first three grading periods to students who
make A or A/B Honor Roll. These cards
are good for discounts at many stores throughout the county.
b. Engraved honor roll pens are awarded to students who
have made all three honor rolls during the school year.
c.
Academic
letters are awarded to students who have a grade point average of 4.0 weighted
or higher for the previous spring semester and the current fall semester. Letters are given only once followed by
academic pins.
d. SAT shirts are awarded to students who score at
least 1600 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test taken for college admission.
e.
A Senior
Breakfast is given, and Honor Cords, worn at graduation, are presented to
seniors with a grade point average of 3.0 weighted or higher.
f.
Students taking
Advanced Placement courses are recognized with a luncheon.
g. Students, nominated by their teachers, are given Extra
Effort Awards for great improvement.
h. Engraved plaques for the valedictorian and
salutatorian are presented.
Off Campus Parking
Disciplinary action may be taken against students parking off campus.
Curriculum Bulletins
Students and parents should be familiar with the Curriculum Bulletin
concerning requirements for promotion and/or graduation.
Senior Privileges
Seniors are the elite class, simply because they have achieved “senior
status”. Therefore, seniors are awarded
special privileges. These special
privileges include:
a.
Designated
parking area.
b. Underclassmen must stand when seniors enter for
assemblies.
c.
Free admission
to the Junior/Senior Prom.
d. Senior Blast
e.
Senior Courtyard.
f.
Two Code 9s for
college visitations.
Teen Court
Teen Court is an
alternative system of justice, run through the
Teen Court provides
student volunteers, as well as offenders, an opportunity to l earn about the
legal system and serves as a vehicle for positive peer pressure. Offenders take responsibility for their
actions and pay back the community through community service,
For more information about
Code 9 Policy
Two code 9s are given to seniors for college
visitations. Juniors are allowed one
Code 9 for a college visitation.
Students must provide proof of a college visitation.
No Code 9s will be allowed during the last two weeks
of school without the written permission of the principal.
Admission Slips
Admission slips are issued in room 103B with a valid
note. No student will be excused from
any absence from any class without an admission slip.
Permission to Ride a Different Bus
A student wishing to ride a bus other than the one he/she is assigned
to, need to have a written note from a parent and/or guardian. This note should include a phone number at
which a parent can be reached. In order
for the note to be approved, the student should see
Ms.
Late
A late bus is available for students to ride who stay for after school
club meetings and tutoring sessions. In
order to ride the late bus, a student must have a late bus pass, signed by the
respective club advisor or teacher.
Meal/Milk Prices
Meal prices for the 2006 – 2007 school year are as set forth below:
Breakfast Lunch
Student $1.00 $2.00
Adult $2.65 $2.65
Reduced price meals will be $0.30 for breakfast and $0.40 for
lunch. Milk prices will be $0.40.
Notice of Rights Under Section 504, 1973 Rehabilitation Act
1.
Section 504 of
the 1973 Rehabilitation Act is a non-discrimination statue barring
discrimination on the basis of disability.
2.
It is the
policy of the NHCS not to discriminate on the basis of disability in its
educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by this
act.
3.
The 1973
Rehabilitation Act requires the school system to locate, evaluate and determine
if the student is a qualified individual requiring accommodation necessary to
provide access to educational programs.
The accommodation will be provided in the least restrictive environment
for the student.
4.
Parents are
entitled to have the opportunity to review relevant educational records under
the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The requirements are described in the local
board of education policy manual and implementation procedures.
5.
Parents or
guardians disagreeing with the decisions reached by school personnel regarding
necessary accommodations for access to educational programs may request a
hearing before an impartial hearing officer by notifying the school principal.
6.
The Exceptional
Programs office manages section 504 compliance. It can be contacted by calling 910-254-4445.
Grievance Procedure
for Section 504, 1973 Rehabilitation Act
When
parents or guardians and the school are unable to agree about services proposed
under Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, it is expected that the
disagreement be resolved at a level closest to the student. The first attempt to reach accord should be
through a meeting involving the classroom teachers that serve the student and
the principal at the local school level.
If
no resolution is reached, the parent or guardian may call the NHCS Exceptional
Programs office at 910-254-4445.
At
any point in this grievance procedure, the complainant has the right to file
formal complaints by writing the Office for Civil Rights, United States
Department of Education,
Publications
The school newspaper, The Galleon, is published and distributed several times during the year.
Subscriptions for the school yearbook, The Spinnaker, go on sale in the fall.
Background
Information about Laney
Our school is
named in honor of Emsley Armfield Laney, who distinguished himself as a
business and community leader for several decades in
Kenneth E.
McLaurin was appointed principal of Laney in 1975, one year before the school
was to open. During that year, he
oversaw construction, met with the new school’s faculty and with the students
assigned to attend the new school.
Through these meetings with students, the school colors and mascot were
chosen.
A portrait of Mr. McLaurin, who served as principal through 1992, is
notably displayed in the main office.
When Laney opened
in August 1976 to grades ten through twelve, construction was still underway. With the stadium incomplete, the Buccaneers
played their home football games at Legion Stadium. The gymnasium, now referred to as the Michael
J. Jordan Gymnasium, was completed just in time for the basketball season. Since then, a classroom addition to
accommodate grade nine and a larger student body, opened in 1988. The arts complex, named in honor of
Ms. Maryann Nunnally, who served as principal, 1993 – 1998, opened in
1997. Ms. Arthalia Williams served as
principal, July – December, 1992, before the appointment of Ms. Maryann
Nunnally
Laney held its
first commencement in 1977 in its football stadium. The senior class consisted of less than 100
graduates since seniors had been given the opportunity to finish their senior
year either at NHHS or
Laney ‘s first homecoming was
held in the fall of 1977.
There have been
many changes at our school. One of the
most notable changes has been in numbers.
That first year, faculty and staff consisted of less than 65 members and
the student body less than 1,000. Now,
the faculty and staff consist of more than 120 members and there are
approximately 1,900 students.
That first year, one teacher taught both dance and
drama. Now, there is one full-time dance
teacher and two full-time drama teachers.
That first year, Laney offered Naval ROTC. In 1979, Laney began to offer Air Force
ROTC.
That first year, students were able to drive school
buses. Now, only adults can drive school
buses.
However, there is one thing that has been
consistent. Our faculty and staff and
student body strive to be exceptional in academics, athletics, the arts, and in
community service.
In the fall of 2005, our football stadium was named
in honor of Dr. Rick Holliday, Laney's principal, 1998 - 2004.
In recent years, Laney has been recognized by the
state of
In 2001, Laney was recognized as a North Carolina Hallmarks of
Excellence School and with our business partner (General Electric) won the
Governor’s Business Partnership Award in 2002.
In 2004, our school was recognized as a Nationally Certified Senior
Projects High School (Level 1), the first in the nation. Laney was recognized as a North Carolina
School of Progress in 2002. In 2003 and
2004, our school was recognized as a North Carolina High Growth School of
Progress
In 2006, the North Carolina Association for
Supervision and Curriculum Development recognized Laney as a
Also, in 2006 Laney was the only county high school
to achieve AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) in all categories for No Child Left
Behind (NCLB).
Mr. Al O’Briant was welcomed home when he was
appointed Laney’s Principal in July 2007, replacing Mr. Robert Grimes, who
served as principal, 2004 – 2007.
Medication at School – A Guide for Parents
Our school system has a written policy to assure the safe
administration of medication to students during the school day. If your child must have medication of any type during school hours, including
over-the-counter medication, the you have the following choices:
1. You may come to school and give the medication to your child at the time
required.
2. You may discuss with the child’s doctor an alternative schedule for time
the medication is needed (for example before or after school hours).
3. Medication can be given by school personnel. In order for this to be possible, it is
critical that the following steps be taken to provide for your child’s safety:
a. Your child’s physician must complete a Physician’s
Authorization of Medication for a Student at School form for both prescription and over-the-counter medication (except
addressed in item
4). Parent signature is also
required. A physician’s order is needed
when a student’s medical condition requires that they personally carry their
medication. A Diabetes Care Plan, GS 115C – 12 (31),
meets this requirement.
b. You must bring the medication in the bottle
from the pharmacy with your child’s
name, medication, dosage, and date of prescription with directions for use; or
in the case of an
over-the-counter
medicine, it must be provided in the original unopened container to the
school. Refills are to be brought to school
in the container in which they were dispensed.
c. The parent/guardian must bring in and pick up
all medication. The student is not allowed to transport
medication.
d. Medication will be
counted in your presence by school staff and you will be asked to sign the
medication Check-in Log.
e. Children requiring
short-term medication (two weeks or less), after consulting a physician, may
have medication administered at school.
The medicine bottle must have a pharmacist’s label, time of medication
administration, a list of side effects and other contraindications, and a note
from the parent, and a note from the parent may be a substitute for the
medication authorization.
4. For specific health
conditions, in high school only, parents/legal guardians may give permission for
students to self-administer specific over-the-counter medication. Over-the-counter Parental Permission form (high school students only) must
be completed by the parent/legal guardian and on file with the school nurse.
Over-the-counter medication must be brought in the manufacturer’s original unopened container by
the parent.
5. At the end of each
school year, parents are asked to pick
up their child’s medication. Your child
will not be sent home with medication.
Any prescription medication or over-the-counter medication left for longer then one week after the school year has ended will be discarded, unless other
arrangements are made by the parent and school.
6. A copy of the Administration
of Medication Policy/Procedure is
available for your review at your school.
If you have any questions about medication given at school, please
contact your principal or school nurse.
Students with Diabetes
Disability Information
No otherwise
qualified individual with a disability, solely be reason of the disability,
shall be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subject
to discrimination from any program or activity of this school. The school system seeks to locate and
identify every three through twenty-one year old person with a disability in
its district. A free appropriate public
education will be provided to any qualified person with a disability.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Discipline Policy
Each student will
be issued a copy of the New
Hanover County Schools – Student Discipline Policies, Rules, and Procedures.
Students and
parents should become familiar with this publication
Tardies
Repeated incidents of tardies will result in consequences, ranging from
detentions,
Laney Local Policy on Absences
Laney will continue to utilize its local policy on absences.
1. After students have accumulated three unexcused absence, teachers will
call parents and document all calls.
2. Upon the sixth unexcused absence, all documentation of parental contacts,
a copy of the absence report, and comments will be sent to Mr. Doug Campbell,
Student Services, for assistance with this issue.
3. Teachers will follow up with Mr. Campbell, either by written memo or
e-mail, with reference for absences 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30. Students and parents should refer to NC State
Law GS115C - 378.
4. The Student Council Association and the School Leadership Team will
work on creating incentives for good attendance.
Personalized Education Plan
The Personalized Education Plan (PEP) is a program established during the
2004 - 2005 school year to assist students to be successful in their
classes. PEP is a partnership between
the teacher, student, and parent.
After the first interim report is issued during the first and third nine
weeks, students who received unsatisfactory or failing grades will have an
opportunity to improve in academics. The
teacher, with the parent and the student input, will develop a plan with the
goal of improvement in the student's performance. The plan will address areas for improvement
and strategies that could be initiated for success. Interventions will be set up in order to help
the student succeed.
PEP will only succeed if there is parental support and participation, as
well as a commitment on the part of the student. Parental contact and interventions attempted
will be documented.
Food and Drinks
Students are responsible for helping to keep the cafeteria clean and should
adhere to the following guidelines:
1. Food or drinks purchased in the cafeteria must either remain in the
cafeteria or be taken to
designated eating areas.
2. Sitting and/or eating on tables in the cafeteria is not allowed.
3. Place all trash in the receptacles located throughout the
cafeteria.
Snack and drink machines are turned off until
Food and drinks are not
allowed in the classrooms.
Keep
Our school received the New Hanover County Keep America Beautiful Award
in the spring of 2005.
Mr. Scott Stewart was very instrumental in helping our school receive
this award.
Buc News (Formerly ListServe)
Parents and/or students can submit their e-mail addresses so they can
receive Buc News, regular updates
about school events, opportunities, and other information. The
information sent via these frequent e-mails will be more current. Interested parents and/or students who would
like to register for Buc News should
send e-mails to Ms. Heather Baer (hbaer@nhcs.k12.nc.us).
Faculty Workrooms/Lounge
Students are not permitted in the faculty workrooms and/or lounge.
Flex Classes
Flex classes (
Contact Information
Students have the opportunity to update address and phone numbers twice each year -
at the beginning of the school year and during CAPS. However, should a student's mailing address change from that on record, it
is the parents' responsibility to notify the school by submitting a copy of
either a utility bill statement, property tax receipt, rental contract, or a
newly signed construction agreement.
Without an accurate address, the school is unable to mail documentation such as report cards,
attendance letters, newsletters, discipline and failure notices.
Electronic Fund Transfer
Beginning this school year, any check written as payment also authorizes
the school to use information from the check to make a
one-time electronic fund transfer from an account, or to process the
payment as a check transaction.
Authorization is given to the school to
collect a fee through electronic fund transfer from an account if the check is
retuned unpaid.
The following information must appear on the check – full name, street address,
driver’s license, and phone number.
ID
Acceptance Contract
I have received my school ID for the school
year 2007 – 2008. The New Hanover County
Board of Education policy number 8214 requires that all students wear ID badges
visible at all times while on school property.
I understand that failure to display the ID card may result in
disciplinary action including suspension from school. I understand that
Teachers will check students for IDs as they
enter the classroom or before class begins.
The names of students with no IDs or IDs not
Displayed properly will be given to the
Dean’s Office. A new ID will be
delivered to the student and the student will be charged $5.00. No temporary IDs will be issued. Due bills will be issued for any unpaid charges.
Identification badges are a major component
in providing all students a safe and orderly environment for learning. There are no exceptions.
Student identification
badges are required for the following purposes:
^To
obtain hall passes.
^To
identify oneself in the halls.
^To identify oneself for
lunch programs.
^To
check out library materials.
^To
check in when tardy to school.
^To
purchase tickets for any school function or activity.
^To
attend field trips.
^To
depart school for early release and/or work release.
^To
participate in Saturday/weekend activities.
^To
participate in any and all school activities set aside
exclusively for
Students will sign ID Acceptance Contracts to
be filed with homeroom teachers.
Student Council Executive Team, 2007– 2008
Student Council Leadership Team
Caison Bridger, President Caiti Kannan, Secretary
Kevin Thompson, Vice President Justine Jones, Treasurer
Senior Class Leadership Team
Alex Law, President Danielle Bringard, Secretary
Rachael Carpeninto, Vice President
Amanda Unger, Treasurer
Junior Class Leadership Team
Joanna Steele, President Patrick Murphy, Secretary
Jeremy Williams, Vice President Danny Lorenzini, Treasurer
Sophomore Class Leadership Team
Shantelle Smith, President Ally Stillwell, Secretary
Amy Miller, Vice President Kathryn Peverall, Treasurer
Vyvyanne Dihn, Historian
Tabitha Bednarczyk, Parliamentarian
Committee Chairpersons
Kathryn Leuci, Campus & Homecoming
Committee
Katrina
Gano, Community
Service Committee
Peter Summers, Elections Committee
Annawyn Roughton,
Fundraising
Committee
Kyle Armstrong, Human Relations Committee
The Freshman Class Leadership Team will be elected
in early September
Decade
Club
In 1986, twenty-three members of
the faculty and staff were recognized for ten years of service to Laney and
inducted into the Decade Club. Each inductee received a certificate and a
There are several members of the faculty and staff who have been
inducted into the Double Decade Club for 20 years of service to Laney. In addition to Paul Lucas and Ruby Sutton,
Barbara Anderson, Judy Cooper, Irene Lucas, Fred Lynch, Peggy Price, and Ed
Richard have at least 20 or more years of service to Laney. Irene Lucas, Paul Lucas, and Ruby Sutton are
now members of the Triple Decade Club.
Current members of
the Decade Club, with at least 10 years of service to Laney, include Russ
Adams, Alan Boyd, Linda Brice, Doug Campbell, Margaret Carr, Brenda Davis,
Richelle Dombroski, Cindy Elster, Gary Green, David Holden, Wes Knape, Judy
Martinez, Beck
Mayo, Angela Mood, Sherry Niven, Brenda
Olson, Sarah Richard, Alan Sewell, Ida Smith, Jerry Thomas, Linda Tinga, Sherry
Tynes, Claire Velie, and Julie Williams.
We salute the
dedication and contributions that these Decade Club members have made to our
school.