Our School’s Mission Statement

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Regular Bell Schedule

 

Warning Bell                          6:55 a.m.

Flex                                          7:00 a.m. -   8:30 a.m.           (90)

Bell                                           8:20 a.m. (Students enter building)

Period 1                                   8:35 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.           (100)

Period 2                                  10:20 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.           (90)

A Lunch                                11:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.          (30)

Period 3A                              12:25 p.m. -   1:55 p.m.          (90)

Period 3B                               11:55 p.m. -   1:25 p.m.          (90)

B Lunch                                  1:25 p.m. -   1:55 p.m.          (30)

Period 4                                   2:00 p.m. -   3:35 p.m.          (95)

 

 

 

Homeroom Bell Schedule

 

Warning Bell                          6:55 a.m.

Flex                                           7:00 a.m. -   8:30 a.m.           (90)

Bell                                           8:20 a.m. (Students enter building)

Period 1                                    8:35 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.           (85)

Homeroom                             10:05 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.           (15)

Period 2                                  10:25 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.           (85)

A Lunch                                11:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.          (30)

Period 3A                              12:25 p.m. -   1:55 p.m.          (90)

Period 3B                               11:55 p.m. -   1:25 p.m.          (90)

B Lunch                                  1:25 p.m. -   1:55 p.m.          (30)

Period 4                                    2:00 p.m. -   3:35 p.m.          (95)

 

 

 

 

A Lunch – Upstairs

B Lunch – Downstairs/Gym/Arts Building/

Mobile Classrooms/Field House

 

 

 

 

Student Individual Schedule

 

First Semester:

 

                                                                                                                               

Period                                     Course                                   Teacher/Room #  

 

Flex                                                                                                                        

 

Period 1                                                                                                                 

 

Period 2                                                                                                                 

 

Period 3                                                                                                                 

 

Period 4                                                                                                                 

 

 

Second Semester:

 

                                                                                                                               

Period                                     Course                                   Teacher/Room #  

 

Flex                                                                                                                        

 

Period 1                                                                                                                 

 

Period 2                                                                                                                 

 

Period 3                                                                                                                 

 

Period 4                                                                                                                 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greetings from the Principal

 

 

Students and parents,

 

On behalf of the staff of Laney High School, I bring you greetings and welcome you to the 2007 – 2008 school year.  You are now a part of the one of the best high schools in the state of North Carolina.  Laney High School is a school rich in academic tradition.  Our students routinely excel in athletics, the arts, and in many other high school activities.  We are excited about your opportunity to add to Laney High School’s outstanding tradition.

 

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

E. A. Laney High School   

 

Greetings from the Student Council President

 

 

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

 

 

Administration, Department Chairpersons, &

Support Services

 

Administration

 

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

 

Department Chairpersons

 

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

 

Media Learning Center

 

Ms. Lyvonne Harrill, Media Coordinator

Ms. Sherry Niven, Media Coordinator

 

Student Support Services

 

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

 

Office Support Personnel

 

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

 

School Services Personnel

 

Ms. Marie Barnhill, Bus Coordinator

Ms. Gayle Bordeaux, School Nurse

Ms. Helen Hendricks, Cafeteria Manager

Mr. Johnnie James, Head Custodian

 

Who To Ask. . .Where to Go

 

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

Freshman Academy - Ms. Melissa Jordan

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

Library Media Center – Ms. Lyvonne Harrill/Ms. Sherry Niven

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. Sharon Sterken

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

 

 

Rules for Driving and Parking

 

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 College Road).  Handicapped spaces are reserved for vehicles with handicapped designation only.  Only authorized cars will be allowed in the designated flex area.

 

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 North Carolina State laws apply for driving on campus.

 

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.     E. A. Laney High School accepts no liability for losses or damages to vehicles or contents while on the school campus.

 

 

 

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

Department of Social Services/Juvenile Court System

Ms. Brenda Davis, Grade 11 Counselor

               Dual Enrollment - CFCC/Huskins

               Girls & Boys State

               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

               North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

               Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics

Ms. Julie Williams, Grade 12 Counselor

               Chairperson - Student Support Services

               Dual enrollment - University of North Carolina at Wilmington

               Scholarship & financial aid information

               North Carolina Scholars Program & SAT

 

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.

 

Emsley A. Laney High School was the conference winner of the “All Sports Trophy” for athletic excellence in 1987 and 1997.  In 1992, the Wrestling Team won the Buccaneers their first state 4A championship.  The Lady Bucs won the first state championship in 4A fast pitch softball in 1994 and won again in 1997 and 1998.  Our volleyball team was state 4A runner up in 1996.   The men’s varsity basketball team was state 4A runner up in 1999 and the varsity football team was state 4A runner up in 2001.  In 2003, our lacrosse team was state runner up.  In the fall of 2004, the boys' cross country team won the conference title.  The boys' golf team, lacrosse team, girls' basketball team, and softball team won conference championship in 2005.   The softball team repeated its conference championship in 2006.  The girls’ basketball team was part of the final four in the state playoffs.

 

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 E. A. Laney High School for rating on the qualities of leadership, service, and character. 

 

               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.

 

Library Media Center

 

               The Library Media Center (LMC) is open to students Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Library passes are required except after regular school hours.  Only a student’s teacher may issue a library pass.  Substitutes may not write library passes.

 

               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 Library Media Center!

 

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 7:00 p.m. in the Library Media Center.

 

               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, Washington, DC  20202.  Complaints must be written and specify allegations of fact

*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 August 1, 1998, North Carolina has legislation that reflects a coordinated statewide effort to motivate all students to complete high school.  The legislation is a coordinated effort between the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Public Instruction, the Division of Non-Public Schools, and Community College System to encourage students not to drop out of school and to maintain adequate academic progress towards a high school diploma or its equivalent.

                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

 

Boys State & Girls State

 

                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.

 

Kitty Hawk Air Society

 

                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.

 

North Carolina Scholars Program

 

                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 Emsley A. Laney High School, there are several organizations and/or activities that should interest you.  You are encouraged to become an active member of the Laney Team by joining a club, participating in activities, running for a class office, competing in sports, or attending school functions.  Become involved and help foster togetherness, caring, spirit, and pride in your school.

 

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

Kitty Hawk Air 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 America

Future Business Leaders of America

Future Teachers of America

Health Occupation Students of America

Vocational Industrial Clubs of America

 

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