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Absences 11
Athletics 28
Buses 25
Clubs 24
Computer Use 19
Drop/Add 21
Franklin County Schools Code of Conduct 17
Honor Roll 15
Lockers 21
North Carolina Scholars Program 14
Promotion/Retention Standards 14
Report Cards 15
Student Conduct/Consequences 16
Telephone Use/Student Messages 20
Visitors 7
2009-2010
(* NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)
Mon., Aug.25 First Day of School
*Aug. 18-21, 24 Teacher Workdays
*Sept. 7 Labor Day Holiday
*Oct. 16 Teacher Workday
*Nov. 11 Holiday
*Nov. 25 Teacher Workday
*Nov. 26-27 Thanksgiving Holidays
*Dec. 23 Vacation
*Dec. 24-25 Holidays
*Dec. 28-31 Vacation
*Jan. 1 Holiday
*Jan. 18 MLK Holiday
*Jan. 19-20 Teacher Workdays
*Feb. 22 Teacher Workday
*Mar. 26 Teacher Workday
*Apr. 2 Holiday
*Apr 5-9 Spring Break
*Apr. 26 Teacher Workday
*May 31 Holiday
Tue., June 9 Last Day of School
*June 10, 11, 14 Teacher Workdays
Early Release Dates
Sept. 16 Feb. 10
Oct. 15 March 17
Nov. 4 April 21
Dec. 9 May 6
1st Oct. 6 4th Mar. 4
2nd Nov. 19 5th April 27
3rd Jan. 15 (End of First Semester) 6th June 9 (End of Second Semester)
October 13th 1st Semester Report Card Pick-Up Tuesday, October 13th
December 1st
January 29th
March 11th 2nd Semester Report Card Pick-Up Thursday, March 11th
May 4th
TBA
(A) – 1st LUNCH –Gym( Including Robertson), Ag, Masonry, Styers, M. Kearney, G. Kearney, Ashford,DLL
LUNCH 10:50-11:20
CLASS 11:25-1:05
(B) – 2nd LUNCH –Freshman Academy.
CLASS 10:55-11:25
LUNCH 11:25-11:55
CLASS 12:00-1:05
(C) – 3rd LUNCH –3rd floor of Main Bldg.
CLASS 10:50-12:00
LUNCH 12:00-12:30
(D) 4TH LUNCH – 2nd Floor of Main Bldg., Science Bldg.
CLASS 10:55-12:35
LUNCH 12:35-1:05
On behalf of the faculty and staff, we would like to welcome you to Franklinton High School.This handbook is intended as a guide to the information, policies, and procedures that govern the basic operation of our school. It is essential that all students know the contents and use the handbook throughout the year. Administrators, counselors, and teachers will help answer questions about this guide and/or topics that it does not address.
Our goal is Excellence. It is our pledge to offer every student the best educational opportunity and challenge possible. We are here to help each individual student achieve maximum progress. Striving to reach this goal must be a united effort on the part of the students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community. The personal benefits students receive from their years here and the reputation of Franklinton High School will be determined by the extent to which everyone becomes truly involved and puts forth his/her best effort.
Our sincere wishes to each of you for a successful school year.
Charles Fuller, Principal
David Averette, Asst. Principal
Topic Person Responsible Location
Attendance Mrs. Harrell Main Office
Buses Mr. Wheeler Asst. Principal’s Office
Career Planning Guidance Counselor Counseling Center
Class Rank/GPA Guidance Counselor Counseling Center
College Information Guidance Counselor Counseling Center
Computer use Mrs. Davis-Williams Media Center
Discipline Grade-level Administrator Main Office
Driver License Eligibility Mrs. Parker Counseling Center
Drop/Add Guidance Counselor Counseling Center
Educational Travel Mr. Fuller Main Office
Free/Reduced Lunch Mrs. Parker Counseling Center
Graduation Mrs. Crudup Room 110
Homebound Services Guidance Counseling Center
Honor Roll Mrs. Harrell Main Office
Illness at School Ms. Tharrington Main Office
Lockers Mrs. Wilder Media Center
Lost and Found Mrs. Tharrington Main Office
Media Services Mrs. Davis-Williams Media Center
Medication Mrs. Tharrington Main Office
Parking Permits Mrs. Tharrington Main Office
Payment of Fees and Fines Mrs. Tharrington Main Office
Scholarship Information Guidance Counselor Counseling Center
Student Schedules Guidance Counselor Counseling Center
Testing Guidance Counselor Counseling Center
Transcripts Mrs. Parker Counseling Center
Withdrawal from School Guidance Counselor Counseling Center
Yearbook Mrs. Mauch Room 204
We, the administration, faculty, and staff at Franklinton High School, are committed to creating an educational environment conductive to maximizing academic, social, and workplace skills necessary to meet the needs of the 21st century learner.
We envision a school in which educators, parents, and the community work cooperatively to engage all students in rigorous and relevant educational experiences while fostering positive relationships among all stakeholders.
All visitors are to report to the main office immediately upon arrival on campus. It is unlawful for any person to be on school grounds at any time without the permission of the principal or assistant principal. Violators will be cited for trespassing. Students are not allowed to have visitors at school at any time, including lunch.
We welcome parental visits to Franklinton High School. Your presence and assistance is both needed and wanted. Parents wishing to visit and/or volunteer their time should report to the main office to sign-in and receive a visitor’s pass. We respectfully request that appointments to conference with a teacher be scheduled in advance with that teacher. In the event that a parent should wish to visit in the student's classroom during instructional time, arrangements must be made in advance with the teacher.Conferences can be arranged through our guidance office or by telephone contact with the teacher.
Attendance in school is essential to educational achievement and school success. State law requires school attendance for all children between the ages of seven and sixteen. Parents are responsible for students attending and remaining in school daily. Parents and students should familiarize themselves with the Franklin County Attendance Policy – Policy Code 4400.
Students are required to be in attendance for a minimum of 80 days, per semester, for semester courses. Any student not meeting this requirement will be subject to review by the Attendance Committee near the end of each semester. Students in this category will receive further information from the Principal’s Office after the completion of the review. Students not in attendance for at least 80 days per semester are subject to failure in the class(es) per North Carolina Public School Law.
Absences – Returning to School
Upon returning to school after an absence, it is the student’s responsibility to bring a note, signed by the student’s parent or guardian or documentation from a medical practitioner, court officer, etc., explaining the reason for the absence. This note must be submitted to the student’s first period teacher within two school days of the date the student returns to school. Failure to do so will result in the absence being recorded as unexcused. The student will be issued a class admission slip to present to each of his/her teachers. Students neglecting to bring a note from home after an absence should still see his/her first period teacher to receive a class admit slip. Students failing to bring a note after an absence are subject to disciplinary action.
After an absence, students should arrange with his/her teachers to make up work that was missed while he/she was absent. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the teacher before or after the class period to obtain the make-up work. Teachers are not obligated to interrupt instructional time for this purpose. All work assigned to the student for the period of the absence must be completed promptly. Make-up work does not have to be the same as the work that was missed. Grades assigned to make-up work shall be considered in computing the student’s overall grade for the particular grading period. Students will have two (2) days to complete make-up work for every one (1) day absent. Failure of a student to satisfy make-up requirements can be the basis for denying credit for a specific course.
Students placed under suspension by the principal will be responsible for work missed during such suspensions. Students who are suspended for less than the remainder of the school year shall be required to make up exams and other required coursework while under suspension.
By Franklin County School Board Policy, all scheduled tests/exams may be made up for full credit for all absences.
Students should be seated and ready to begin work when the tardy bell rings. Tardiness to class infringes upon instructional time and is a disruption to the classroom process. Students arriving after the tardy bell will be given a verbal warning for the first tardy. Each subsequent tardy will result in After School Detention(ASD) on the first applicable day. Students who fail to report to ASD will automatically be assigned In School Suspension(ISS) the following day. Students do not have an option to take Out of School Suspension(OSS) in place of ISS. Students who fail to serve ISS or who are sent home for violation of ISS rules will be assigned ISS on the day of their return to school. ASD will be held in the ISS Facility each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:55 until 3:55. ISS will be held during regular school hours each day in the ISS classroom.
Students tardy to school/class without a note are considered unexcused. Tardies for a reason other than the seven listed in the absence policy are unexcused. Students should also understand that excessive tardies and early dismissals affect exam exemption.
Chronic Tardiness and Early Check-out
Students are expected to arrive on time and remain in school for the entire school day. Tardiness and early dismissals cause students to miss important information and are strongly discouraged. The school principal is expected to deal appropriately with those students who are chronically tardy or who leave early. When tardiness becomes excessive, the student, his or her parents or guardians shall be notified by the principal or designee in writing of the student’s tardiness. If the tardiness continues after parent notification, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. Tardiness and early dismissals may be excused for the same reasons listed above for absences.
· Students that arrive to school after the 7:45 bell should report directly to the main office to receive an admit slip.
· Students that are late to first period due to failure to get a class admission slip after an absence will receive an unexcused tardy.
· Students planning on leaving school early should present a written note to the main office before school. An early departure slip will be issued to the student to present to the classroom teacher at the appropriate checkout time.
· Students leaving school early must sign-out in the main office prior to leaving school. Failure to properly sign-out will result in disciplinary consequences.
· A student returning to school on the same day as an early departure must sign-in at the main office prior to returning to class.
· A student arriving to school after 11:15 a.m. or checking out before 11:15 a.m. will be recorded as absent for the day.
· A student must be recorded as present for the day in order to participate in any extracurricular activities, including athletics.
· Students arriving late to school that fail to follow proper sign-in procedures are subject to disciplinary action.
Seniors that are taking less than four classes per semester need to complete an approval form for early release/late arrival. The form must be signed by the legal parent/guardian. Final approval can only be granted by the Principal. Students that receive permission to arrive late or to have early release do not need to sign-in or sign-out, unless their arrival or departure time deviates from their regular schedule. Students with late arrival or early release must provide their own transportation. Athletes should carefully examine eligibility standards prior to seeking early release/late arrival.
Students that have been granted permission to arrive late to school should not arrive on campus until it is time for their class. Consistently arriving earlier than the scheduled class-start time may result in the revocation of this privilege.
Students with early release are expected to leave campus within 5 minutes of dismissal from their last class. Students may not remain on campus unless permission is specifically granted by the office, and then for school-related purposes only (example-research in the media center). In these cases, students should leave immediately upon completion of their task. Consistently failing to promptly leave may result in revocation of this privilege and/or disciplinary action. Students with early release are not allowed to return to campus after leaving even after school dismissal, unless permission is granted from the office. The exception is to participate in extracurricular activities in which case the student should report directly to the location of the activity.
The Board believes that regular school attendance is critical for educational achievement and develops patterns of behavior essential to professional and personal success in life. The Board is committed to enforcing all State Laws and regulations that relate to compulsory attendance. Furthermore, the Board is committed to attendance regulations that are nondiscriminatory, encourage regular attendance, and discourage dropouts.
In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 115C-378, every parent, guardian, or custodian having charge or control of a child between the ages of seven (7) and sixteen (16) years shall cause such child to attend school continuously for a period equal to the time which the school to which the child is assigned shall be in session. Every parent, guardian, or custodian having charge or control of a child under the age of seven (7) who is enrolled in a public school in grades kindergarten through two shall also cause such child to attend school continuously for a period equal to the time school is in session unless the child has withdrawn from school.
The principal or designee shall notify the parent, guardian, or custodian by mail of the child’s excessive absences after he/she has accumulated three unexcused absences in a school year. After not more than six unexcused absences, the principal/designee shall notify the parent, guardian, or custodian by mail that they may be in violation of the Compulsory Attendance Law and may be prosecuted if the absences cannot be justified under the established attendance policies of the State and Board.
Once the parents are notified, the school attendance counselor shall work with the child and his/her family to analyze the causes of the absences and determine steps to eliminate the problem.
After ten (10) accumulated absences in a school year, the principal shall review the report of the school social worker or school attendance counselor and shall confer with the student, his/her parent, guardian or custodian if possible to determine whether the parent, guardian, or custodian has received proper notification and has made a good faith effort to comply with the law. If the principal determines that the parent, guardian, or custodian has not, the principal shall notify the district attorney and parent in writing of the Compulsory Attendance Law violation. If the principal determines that the parent, guardian, or custodian has made a good faith effort to comply with the law, the principal may file a complaint with the juvenile intake counselor that the child is habitually absent from school without a valid excuse. Evidence showing that the parent, guardian, or custodian were notified and that the child has accumulated ten (10) absences which cannot be justified under the established attendance policies of the Board shall establish a prima facie case that the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian is responsible for the absences.
School officials will keep an accurate record of attendance, including accurate attendance records in each class. It shall be the responsibility of each teacher to record the daily attendance of each student assigned to him or her and to inform the students of the value and importance of regular school attendance. Attendance records will be used to enforce the Compulsory Attendance Law of North Carolina.
To be considered in attendance, a student must be present in the school for at least one-half of the school day or at a place other than the school with the approval of the appropriate school official to attend an authorized school activity. Such activities may include, but are not limited to, field trips sponsored by the school, athletic contests requiring early dismissal from school, student conventions, musical festivals, or similar activities. Students who are assigned to in-school suspension are considered present. For any/all absences from class due to school sponsored activities or assignment to in-school suspension, students are required to make up all assignments in accordance with the make-up work section of this policy. Students will not be required to make-up time as they will be counted present.
When a parent anticipates a student’s extended absence because of severe, prolonged, or chronic illness under a physician’s care, the parent shall notify the principal. The principal or designee may make arrangements for homebound/hospital-bound or other appropriate instruction. Once school personnel have made contact (a face-to-face meeting) with the student to provide instruction, the student is counted present. The student should continue to be counted present for the span of time during which regular hospital/homebound instructional services are delivered. This arrangement shall be made only on the advice of the attending physician and supporting documentation should be maintained at the school. Parents should address all questions regarding this type of instruction to the school principal or designee.
The school district will have a written procedure for notifying parents regarding student absences in addition to Compulsory Attendance Law requirements. The system’s procedure will be included in the individual school’s student handbook.
The Board and the State of North Carolina recognizes seven situations in which a student may be excused for temporary nonattendance in school.
1. Illness or injury. When the absence results from illness or injury that prevents the student from being physically able to attend school.
2. Quarantine. When isolation of the student is ordered by the local health officer or by the State Board of Health.
3. Death in the immediate family. When the absence results from the death of a member of the immediate family of the student. For the purpose of this regulation, the immediate family of a student includes, but is not limited to, parents, grandparents, brothers, and sisters.
4. Medical or dental appointment. When the absence results from a medical or dental appointment of a student.
5. Court or administrative proceedings. When the absence results from the attendance of a student at the proceedings of a court or an administrative tribunal if the student is a party to the action or under subpoena as a witness.
6. Religious observance. When the student is absent due to a religious observance required or suggested by the student or the student’s parent, with prior approval of the principal.
7. Educational opportunity. When it is demonstrated that the purpose of the absence is to take advantage of a valid educational opportunity, such as travel. Approval for such an absence must be granted by the principal prior to the absence.
Personal contact and/or written notification from the parent, guardian or custodian of the student should be submitted within three (3) days upon the student’s return to school for the absence to be excused. An administrator may require a physician’s validation of illness for a student who misses an excessive number of days because of illness.
Any student, parent, guardian or custodian of a student may appeal non-promotion or denial of credit for reasons listed above. Such appeal shall be in accordance with Board policy 1740, Section E beginning with “Investigation” and continuing through the end of Section E of Board policy 1740.
Unexcused Absences
The absence of a student who misses school without permission from a parent/guardian/custodian for one of the seven reasons listed under excused absences shall be unexcused. The absence of a student who misses school without the knowledge/consent of the parent/guardian/custodian and/or permission from the principal/designee shall be unexcused and the student shall be considered truant and subject to disciplinary.
Course Credit – High School (9-12)
In order to obtain credit in a given course, a student must be in attendance for a minimum of 80 days out of a possible 90 days for semester courses and 160 out of a possible 180 days for yearlong courses. Transfer students may miss no more than 12% of the remaining semester. A student must be in attendance at least one-half of a class period to be counted present for that class.
A student who does not receive credit for a course may be eligible for course recovery through NovaNet, with written approval of the principal, for each course in order to receive credit. If the student does not attend and satisfactorily complete course recovery for each failed course, no credit will be given and a failing grade will be recorded as the final grade for the course.
Any student who attends fewer than 80 days in a semester course will not receive credit for the course; however, the student may appeal to the principal/designee to be allowed to obtain credit for the course. Such appeal must be supported by proper documentation for extended illness or other compelling reasons.
Policy Alternatives
Should there arise unique situations not specifically addressed by this policy, the Superintendent, upon written recommendation from the principal, may authorize alternatives to the policy to achieve fairness to the student without compromising the effectiveness of this policy.
Academic Information
Each high school will designate a valedictorian and salutatorian to be recognized at graduation ceremonies. The senior attaining the highest grade point average will be designated valedictorian. The senior attaining the second highest grade point average will be designated salutatorian. In the event of a tie for valedictorian, there will be no salutatorian. A student must have attended his or her school no less that the entire senior year in order to qualify for valedictorian or salutatorian honors and have course credits equal to or exceeding their maximum potential minus two. (Maximum potential represents the total number of all courses a student can take during four years of high school. On the block schedule, for example, that equals 32 – four years times eight courses per year.)
High schools will recognize all seniors as High Honor graduates who have achieved an overall weighted cumulative grade point average of 4.2 or above for the time beginning with the first semester of the 9th grade and extending through completion of the 12th grade. Those with a 3.5 or better GPA will be designated Honor graduates. This average will include all classes beginning with the first semester of 9th grade and extending through completion of 12th grade. All grade point averages will be rounded to the thousandth place.
The Board encourages the principal, with input from teachers, parents, and students, to develop additional means of recognizing academic achievements.
Marshals in each high school are to be continued on the basis of individual school criteria.
High school students must meet the following requirements for promotion to the next grade level:
10th 6 English 5
11th 14 Science 3
12th 20 Mathematics 3
Graduate 28 Social Studies 3
Health/PE 1
Electives 13
Total 28
· One Social Studies unit must be Civics, one unit must be a US History, and one a World Studies course.
· One Mathematics unit must be in high school Algebra. Algebra I successfully completed in the 8th grade will meet this requirement.
· One Science unit must be Biology, one unit must be a Physical Science and one unit must be Earth Science.
· Beginning with the Class of 2010, students must score a level 3 or 4 on each of the following End of Course Exams – Algebra I, English I, Civics and Economics, U. S. History and Biology.
· Successful completion of an English Composition course is required of all sophomores.
· A passing score on the North Carolina Computer Skills Test (multiple choice and performance) is required of all students.
· Note: Requirements for admission to specific colleges or universities may differ from graduation requirements. Please check with your counselor for additional information.
Units:
4 English
4 Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Geometry, and a higher level math course with Algebra II as a prerequisite OR Integrated Mathematics I, II, III, and a higher level mathematics course with Integrated Mathematics III as a prerequisite).
3 Science (a Physics or Chemistry course, Biology, and an Earth/Environmental Science course)
3 Social Studies (World History, Civics & Economics, and U.S. History)
2 Languages other than English (two credits of the same language.
1 Healthful Living
1 Career and Technical Education
1 Arts Education (Dance, Music, Theatre Arts or Visual Arts)
5 Elective credits to include at least two second-level or advanced courses (Examples of electives include JROTC and other courses that are of interest to the student.)
24 Total Minimum Credits
Students that fulfill graduation requirements prior to the spring semester of their senior year and wish to be designated as an early graduate must notify the principal prior to the completion of the fall semester. Upon approval by the principal, transcripts indicating completion of FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS and Franklinton High School’s graduation requirements will be made available to the student. However, a diploma will not be awarded until the regularly scheduled graduation date of the student. Students designated as an early graduate are welcome to participate in all FHS sponsored graduation activities.
Quality points for rank and GPA beginning with the graduating class of 2008
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96-100%=4.000 |
91%=3.375 |
86%=2.750 |
81%=2.125 |
76%=1.500 |
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95%=3.875 |
90%=3.250 |
85%=2.625 |
80%=2.000 |
75%=1.375 |
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94%=3.750 |
89%=3.125 |
84%=2.500 |
79%=1.875 |
74%=1.250 |
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93%=3.624 |
88%=2.875 |
83%=2.375 |
78%=1.750 |
73%=1.125 |
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92%=3.500 |
87%=2.875 |
82%=2.250 |
77%=1.625 |
70-72%=1.000 |
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WF=0.00 |
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Exam Exemptions
Students may be exempted from all semester exams, except state-mandated End of Course tests such as EOCs and VoCATs exams, if the following criteria is met:
Grade Average Semester Attendance
70-76 Absent no more than ONE day
77-84 Absent no more than TWO days
85-92 Absent no more than THREE days
93-100 Absent no more than FOUR days
Also:
1. A student meeting the above criteria has the option to take the exam. If you choose to take the exam, and the grade is higher than the semester average, it will be averaged in. If the exam grade is lower, it will not count.
2. Three tardies or three early dismissals or any combination of the three will constitute an absence for exemption purposes and will be applied towards exemptions. You must attend over half of the class to be counted present.
3. If you are exempted from an exam, you must attend school on exam day to be counted present. If you are exempted and absent on exam day, you cannot qualify for a perfect attendance award.
4. Please note: some online courses may require a final exam. In this case, the exemption policy will not apply.
5. In order to earn an exemption for English II (Tenth Grade English), a student must earn a level three or level four on the tenth grade writing exam.
Retention of Diplomas
No diploma will be issued
to any student who is delinquent in the payment of required school fees or
damage fees.
93-100 = A
85-92 = B
77-84 = C
70-76 = D
69 and below = F
Near the end of each school year, Franklinton High School honors its best students. Honorees and their parents are invited to participate in an evening of recognition and awards. Students may be invited to the program based on three criteria. They are; recipient of an individual academic award, recipient of a perfect attendance award, or if the student has a 93 average in a class with no six weeks grade below an 85. Students will qualify for invitation if they meet one or more of the criteria. Please plan on joining us this spring as we celebrate Franklinton’s finest.
Report cards will be printed at the end of each six weeks grading period. In addition, interim progress reports are sent home on the third week of each six weeks grading periods. In some cases students may not have completed all of the work required by a teacher due to student absences or other reasons. In this situation, students will receive a grade based on actual work done with zeroes averaged in for any incomplete work. The teacher may change this grade after all requirements for the grading period have been satisfactorily met.
Report Card Pick-Up
At the end of the 1st and 4th six-weeks grading periods, parents will be asked to pick up student report cards from the school. Teachers will be available for conferences on these dates. On the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th report card dates, report cards will be sent home with the students. The final report card of the school year will be mailed home.
A student’s final grade in each course is determined by averaging the three six week’s grades and the final exam. Each of the four components will makeup 25% of the final grade.
Students are expected to follow school and school system rules and regulations at all times while on the school campus and at all school functions regardless of location. This includes all extra-curricular activities such as athletic events, club functions, and special programs. A failure to follow school rules and regulations will result in the assignment of consequences. Consequences include, but are not limited to, the following:
· After-school Detention – After-school detention may be assigned by faculty members with a 24-hour notice to the student.
· In-School Suspension (ISS)—A student may be assigned in school suspension. Students assigned to ISS can not choose OSS as an option to their ISS assignment.Students refusing ISS shall be assigned additional consequences up to and including OSS. However, upon return to school they must serve the original assignment. Students are not allowed to attend any school-sponsored activity on any day the student is in ISS at the time of the student’s normal dismissal from school. These activities include but not limited to: athletic events, programs such as plays or talent shows, etc. Students who violate this policy may be charged with trespassing.
· Out of School Suspension (OSS) -- The administration can suspend students out of school as a discipline consequence. Please note: A student assigned to OSS is trespassing if he/she appears on the property of ANY school within the Franklin County School System or at any Franklin County School System function, including athletic contests, regardless of location. Trespassing is a criminal offense and will be handled as such.
· Other – Other consequences may be assigned at the discretion of the FHS Administration if deemed appropriate.
Law Enforcement Officers On Campus
Interviews of students by law enforcement officers who show proper identification will be permitted during the school day upon officer request. Custody and/or arrest may be affected by a law enforcement officer bearing proper identification if deemed necessary by the officer.
The Franklin County Board of Education believes that good discipline is necessary to ensure an atmosphere in which learning can take place. The following is a brief summary of offenses for which short and long-term suspensions may be assigned. For a complete and detailed description of the Franklin County School Board discipline policy, please refer to the Franklin County Schools Student Code of Conduct.
Short-term suspensions up to 10 school days may be used as punishment for the following offenses:
· Theft of property (the school is not responsible for any items lost or stolen).
· Use of obscene or profane language and gestures.
· Deliberate refusal to obey a teacher.
· Leaving a classroom or school without permission.
· Physically abusing a student (hitting, pushing, kicking).
· Threatening, blackmailing, harassing, or intimidating a student.
· Continuous misconduct at school or school functions.
· Continuous disregard of school rules and regulations.
· Distribution of materials unauthorized by the principal.
· Gambling
· Deliberate failure to attend class after reporting to school.
· Unauthorized presence on school grounds
· Indecent dress
· Loitering or misbehaving in restrooms
· Possession or distribution of obscene materials
· Smoking/possession of tobacco products
· Any of the offenses set forth in the provisions for long-term suspensions
Long-term suspensions of more than 10 days may be used as punishment for the following offenses:
· Repeated violations of short-term suspension offenses.
· Immoral conduct
· Possession or consumption of illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages on school property or at a school function.
· Evidence of injection/consumption of illegal drugs and/or alcoholic beverages prior to attending school.
· Possession of a weapon of school property/ Willful destruction of school property.
· Possession or shooting of fireworks on the school grounds
· Extortion
· Blackmailing, threatening, harassing, intimidating, or assaulting a school staff member
· A student fourteen years of age or older who has been convicted of a felony and whose continued presence in school constitutes a clear threat to the safety and health of other students or employees may be expelled by the Board of Education.
The following policy (Policy 4050) was adopted by the Franklin County Board of Education effective January 1, 2002.
The Franklin County Board of Education respects a student’s right to choose his or her style of dress or appearance; however, students are expected to adhere to standards of cleanliness and compatibility with a good school environment. If a student’s dress or lack of cleanliness is such that it constitutes a threat to health or safety, the principal or principal’s designee may require the student and the student’s parents to take appropriate action to remedy the situation. In addition, if a student’s dress or appearance is so unusual, inappropriate or lacking in cleanliness that it clearly disrupts classroom or educational activities, the student will immediately be required to change his or her dress or appearance.
The principal or designee in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the school’s Student Handbook shall handle student violations of this policy.
Principals will maintain guidelines to assist students in determining appropriate dress and appearance for school, copies of which will be made available to parents and students. Items listed below shall be included in all school guidelines and shall apply to all students at school or during a school sponsored activity. Reasonable accommodations will be made by the school principal or designee for those students who, because of religious belief, cultural heritage, or medical reason, request a waiver of a particular guideline for dress or appearance. Reasonable accommodation shall be made by the principal for students involved in special duties, activities, or projects approved by the school, including but not limited to athletics, vocational classes and projects, special events or other activities that would allow for non-conforming dress on a school campus or during a school activity.
· Clothing must be age appropriate, not disruptive to the teaching-learning process, and cannot be provocative, revealing, indecent, vulgar, or obscene.
· Hats, sweatbands, bandannas, or sunglasses will not be worn inside the school buildings.
· Shorts may be no higher than mid-thigh.
· Skirts and dresses must be no higher than three inches above the top of the knee.
· Shirts and blouses may not be tank top or spaghetti straps.
· Clothing will not be allowed which promotes alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or the use of controlled substances; depicts violence; is of a sexual nature; or is of a disruptive nature.
· Shirts and blouses must cover the waist, midriff, and go past the waistline.
· Clothing is not to be sheer or mesh and cannot have excessive holes.
· No sagging pants are allowed. All pants should be worn at the waistline.
· Tight clothing such as knit or spandex bicycle/biker pants or overly tight pants are not allowed.
· Proper footwear is required. Shoes that have laces must be laced, tied, and fit.
· Abnormal hair coloring or hairstyles that disrupt classroom or educational activities will not be allowed.
· Undergarments are not to be visible.
· Clothing must be worn appropriately; for example, nothing may be worn inside out or backwards, pant legs may not be rolled up, bib overalls must be fastened, belts must be buckled and worn at the waistline.
· Clothing articles commonly recognized as being related to a group or gang that provokes others to act violently or be intimidated by fear of violence shall not be worn on the campus or at any school activity.
· There shall be no jewelry affixed to a student’s nose, tongue, lips, cheek, eyebrow or other areas of the student’s body if the jewelry so worn disrupts classroom or educational activities. Chains, spikes, or other clothing adornments which can be perceived as a weapon is prohibited and will be confiscated.
Franklinton High School Policy Dress Code Policy
In addition to the Franklin County School Board Policies, the following rules and regulations apply to Franklinton High School students. Students are accountable for knowing these rules and regulations as well as the School Board Policies contained in the Student Code of Conduct.
1. Students are expected to have blouses and shirts tucked in if it is long enough to be tucked in. Shirts must be tucked in all the way around (front, back, and both sides).
2. Shirts and blouses must cover the midriff at all times, even when hands are outstretched above the head.
3. No excessively long coats (ie. Trench coats, or long sweat shirts) are allowed at school.
4. Do-rags should not be worn or be visible while on campus.
5. Any article of clothing or accessory, including jewelry, which promotes or represents gang affiliation or violence, is prohibited.
Note: Students violating the dress code will receive consequences including ISS, and for excessive or repeated offense, OSS, without warning. The dress code is well publicized and students should arrive at school within the policy and remain so throughout the school day.
Computers: Acceptable Use Policy
Students must comply with all rules and regulations stated in the handout “Franklin County Schools Acceptable Use Policy for Telecommunications”. The complete policy can be found online at the Franklin County Schools website (www.fcschools.net). Students must have written permission to use the Internet..
School Nurse
The school nurse is on campus every Wednesday, Thursday, and alternating Fridays from 8:00 to 3:00. Only first aid is given at school. In cases of emergency, the parents/guardians will be contacted. Any medication that students must take under doctor’s direction during school hours must be registered with the school nurse, and proper documentation on file in the guidance office. Documentation must also be on file for over-the-counter or nonprescription medications that are to be taken during school hours by the student. Failure to properly document permission for either prescription or nonprescription medications will result in serious disciplinary consequences.
School Insurance
School insurance is available for purchase for FHS students at a nominal fee. Information on school insurance is distributed in homeroom at the beginning of each school year and may be obtained by request in the main office throughout the year. Insurance is optional but is strongly encouraged for those students that participate in extra-curricular activities such as athletics and band.
Classroom/Hallway Conduct
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful manner at all times. Each teacher will establish classroom rules and consequences and review them with students at the beginning of each semester. Failure to serve a teacher assigned consequence will result in the student being referred to the administration for his/her options.Student conduct in the halls, stairwells, etc. should conform to all school rules and regulations. Noise levels should be kept to a minimum. Students should use the class change time to go to lockers, use the restroom, get water, etc. Students must not congregate to the point of blocking passage on the stairs, in the halls, or to doorways. This is especially true in the front lobby so parents and other visitors may have access to the office area. If/when students are asked to move on to class full cooperation is expected.
Hall Passes
Any student that leaves a classroom during class time must have a hall pass. This pass should bear the student’s name, teacher’s signature, the student’s destination, the date, and the departure time. Students should not be allowed out of the classroom except for emergencies. Students that leave class without a hall pass are subject to disciplinary action. Teachers should also issue hall passes to students sent on errands etc., prior to the sounding of the tardy bell if it is anticipated that the student will return to class after the tardy bell.
Cellular Phones
Cell phones are prohibited from being seen, heard or used on FHS campus during the school-day. For the purpose of this policy, the school day at FHS will be defined as beginning at 7:30 a.m. and ending at 2:45 p.m. Any violation of the cell phone policy will result in the following
1st offense 1 day ISS
2nd offense 2 days ISS
3rd offense 3 days ISS
4th offense 3 days OSS
Further violations will result in increased disciplinary action.
Radios, Cassette/CD Players, Headphones, Pagers, etc.
Electronic devices are not permitted at school. Any such device brought to school may be confiscated. In addition, toys, games, playing cards, etc. are not permitted at school and are subject to confiscation.Per FCS Student Code of Conduct, items will be confiscated and the administration will not be liable for lost items.
Students at Franklinton High School are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates respect for themselves, other students, faculty and staff, and the rules and regulations of the school. As such, students should not engage in public displays of affection while on school grounds. Embracing, kissing, petting, and more intimate sexual involvement is not permitted on the bus, the school campus, or at any school function. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in disciplinary action.
Tobacco-Free Environment
The State of North Carolina in GS 115C-407 and Franklinton High School promote a tobacco-free environment for its students and staff. Smoking or use of any tobacco products is prohibited on the FHS campus, including all athletic facilities, by all persons. No student at any time shall possess, smoke, or otherwise use any tobacco product in any school building or school vehicle or on the school premises or while attending or participating in a school function including athletic events. This policy includes athletic events conducted on otherwise public locations such as the Franklinton Recreation Park. Violators of this policy are subject to disciplinary consequences.
Use of Telephones/Student Messages
All office telephones are reserved for school business only. Students will not be allowed to use the telephones in the office except in emergencies. Phone use in teacher classrooms should be restricted to school-related business. Students will be notified of messages only in cases of an emergency.
The FHS cafeteria serves both regular school lunch and ala-carte items. The cost of lunch can very according to the items purchased. Students are also charged extra for amounts greater than one serving. Items purchased in the cafeteria may be consumed only in the cafeteria or in the picnic areas located behind the cafeteria. After eating, tables are to be cleared and all trash discarded in trash containers. Failure to keep outdoor areas clean may result in the restriction of food items in these areas. Noise should be kept to a reasonable level during lunch.
Students may congregate during lunch in designated areas only. Hallways are to be kept clear during lunch. Students may go to lockers only during class changes, and only in an area in which classes are not being conducted. Students going to lunch should be out of the hallways within a normal 5-minute class change. Only the designated restrooms and water fountains should be used (science building for all lunches). During lunch students should not exit the cafeteria doors leading to the second floor until the lunch period has ended.
Franklinton High School operates under a closed lunch policy. This means that students may not leave school during lunch. Students leaving campus during lunch will be subject to disciplinary action. Students are not allowed to have visitors during lunch. Students are not allowed to have food from outside restaurants brought or delivered to school. Restaurant food items brought from home should be re-packaged in plain unidentifiable containers.
Food and Drink in the Buildings/Classrooms
Students are not to consume food or drink outside of the designated cafeteria areas (in the buildings, including hallways and classrooms. Bottled water, in a clear plastic container, is permissible in the classroom. Water should be free of additives, i.e. Crystal Lite, Kool-aid, etc. Failure to adhere to food and drink policy will result in disciplinary action.
Driving to school and parking on school grounds is a privilege. Parking on the school campus is by permit only and distributed on a “first come-first served” basis only. The fee for a parking permit is $20.00 at the greenhouse parking lot, and $5.00 at the gym parking lot, payable to FHS, see Ms. Tharrington in the Main Office. A registration form is required to be signed by student and parent, see Ms.Tharrington. All vehicles must be registered and the permit properly displayed. Vehicles failing to display the proper permit are subject to towing at the owner’s expense. Once students arrive and park on campus they should immediately exit their vehicles and proceed to class. Students may not congregate in the parking lot(s) before or after school.
Students choosing to park in public parking areas near the campus are reminded that regulations regarding parking are enforced by the Franklinton Police Department. Vehicles parked in unauthorized areas are subject to ticketing and/or towing at the owner’s expense.
Students are reminded that vehicles parked in parking areas sponsored by the school, including the Red Ram Lot by the railroad track, are subject to search as deemed necessary by the administration under North Carolina Public School Law.
Locks and lockers are the property of Franklinton High School and as such are subject to inspection, without notice, as deemed necessary by the administration. Locks/lockers are assigned to students by their homeroom teacher. Students may not use any lock except that which is issued to them by their homeroom teacher. Unauthorized locks will be cut off and discarded. In addition, the person using that locker is subject to the loss of locker privileges. Students should refrain from sharing lockers.
Intentional damage to lockers is considered vandalism and the student(s) responsible will be dealt with accordingly. Locks that are lost or damaged beyond use will be charged to the student to whom it was issued. The cost for a lock is $5.00.
FHS offers the services of two counselors. They are available to students that need assistance in many areas including counseling services, peer mediation, scheduling, college and job opportunities, and scholarship information. All students are encouraged to make at least one appointment per year with a counselor to discuss credits earned and graduation requirements. Appointments with a counselor may be made before and after school, and during lunch. For all other times, a student must have a pass from the subject teacher. A student may not initiate an absence from class to see a counselor without permission from the classroom teacher.
There is a scheduled drop/add period during the summer months prior to the opening of school during which students may adjust their schedules. There will be a second drop/add period prior to the start of the second semester. Once school begins, the only drop/add process is for those students that do not have a schedule, have an incomplete schedule, are enrolled in a class for which he/she has already received credit, or if enrolled in a class for which he/she does not meet the prerequisite. Students may not drop an EOC course after the first ten days of each semester, regardless of the reason for the request.
Franklinton High School offers a variety of clubs/organizations for student participation during the school year. Clubs will meet two Fridays per month during the last forty minutes of fourth period. In addition some clubs will meet for additional time after school on pre-announced dates. Students are encouraged to participate in the club offerings at FHS to enrich and otherwise have a more enjoyable educational experience. Clubs/organizations offered to FHS students include the following:
Art Honor Society Future Farmers of America Yearbook
Future Teachers of America Student Newspaper Quiz Bowl
Peer Mediators National Honor Society Chorus
Voc. Industrial Clubs of America Future Business Leaders of America Drama
Board Games FCCLA Band
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Spanish Honor Society French Club
Student Gov. Association National Voc, Tech. Honor Society National Achievers Society HOSA Video Club
Safety Procedures
Fire drills are necessary for the safety of students and staff. Everyone should know the specific direction for reaching a point of safety from those areas of the building in which she/he may be. Emergency exit routes should be posted in each classroom. Disruptive students or any student that refuses to follow instructions should be reported to the administration immediately. Please follow these general rules during fire drills:
1. Teachers should close all windows and doors.
2. Classes should follow designated evacuation routes.
3. Students should move quickly and quietly to the designated area.
4. Teachers will carry their class rosters and check roll once their designated area is reached.
5. Teachers should report roll check to designated personnel along with the names of any student unaccounted for.
6. Students and teachers will remain with their classes in their designated area until the fire drill has been completed.
Tornado/Severe Weather Warning
In the event of a tornado or other severe weather warning students and teachers should move quickly and quietly to their assigned area or to the best-sheltered area nearest their location at the time of the alert. Teachers should take their class roll book and account for all students before and after the threat. Students should immediately assume the protective position; kneeling on both knees, head down, and covering their head with their arms. The protective position should be maintained until the end of the threat. Students and teachers should then return to their original classes to await further instructions.
In the event of inclement weather, parents and students should listen to local radio and/or television stations for information. These stations include WRAL-TV, WPTF-AM, WRAL-FM, and WHLQ-FM (102.5). Information is relayed to these and other stations directly from the Superintendent’s Office when delays or closings become necessary. Please do not call the school. Parents are urged to discuss with their children the procedure(s) they wish for them to follow in the event of early dismissal.
School Bus Regulations/Discipline
Riding the school bus is a privilege. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a mature manner, following all school rules and regulations as well as those rules and regulations pertaining specifically to school bus transportation. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.
All students shall follow the directions of the bus driver for loading and unloading the bus, seating assignments, and general conduct. The safety of the driver and passengers is of the utmost importance. The following rules and regulations shall be enforced in regards to bus safety. Failure to adhere to these rules may result in temporary or permanent removal of a student from the bus and/or disciplinary consequences such as ISS or OSS.
· Students are allowed to board and depart from the bus only at their designated stop.
· Students are responsible for being at their designated stop on time to meet the bus. Students should be at the stop at least 15 minutes prior to the designated stop time. Drivers are not required to wait for students that are not physically present at the designated stop when the bus arrives.
· School rules are in effect at bus stops and on the bus both to and from school. This includes, but is not limited to fighting, use of profanity, possession of tobacco products, possession of drugs or alcohol, possession of weapons (including cigarette lighters), and vandalism.
· While on the bus, students are to observe the same standards of behavior as in the classroom.
· Behavior that in any way endangers or could possibly endanger the safety of the driver or passengers is prohibited.
· Except when boarding and departing, students must remain seated at all times while on the bus.
· If you have a need to depart from the bus at a stop different from the one you are assigned, or if you need to ride a bus different from the one you are assigned, you must present a signed note from your parent/guardian. This note must be submitted to the office for approval by the assistant principal no later than 10:00 a.m. Notes presented for approval during the bus loading time will be denied.
· Any action that disturbs or distracts the driver, or refusing to obey the instructions of the driver or other school officials is prohibited.
· Paper and other objects should not be thrown about in the bus or out of the windows.
· Passengers should not hold their hands, arms, head, or other body parts out of the bus window, nor should any object be held out of the window.
· Passengers should not shout or wave to persons outside of the bus.
· Eating and drinking is not allowed on the bus.
· The aisle should be kept clear of personal belongings. These items should be either held or placed under the seat.
· Radios, CD/tape players, pagers, cell phones, etc., are not allowed on the bus.
· The bus loading/departure area at the school is restricted to those students that are riding the bus. No other students are allowed to congregate in this area. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in disciplinary action.
Franklinton High School fully supports character education and encourages its inclusion in the instructional program. It is an expectation that the students, faculty, and staff of Franklinton High School will exhibit high moral and ethical standards. Character education is a means of positively reinforcing that expectation.
Month Character Trait Definition
September Respect Acting with courtesy, tolerance, & dignity. High regard for
authority, dealing honestly with others, & high regard for self.
October Responsibility Demonstrating reliability, trustworthiness, & accountability
for one’s actions. Dependable in carrying out obligations,
keeping your word and honoring commitments.
November Perseverance Moving forward even in the face of adversity. “If at first you
don’t succeed, try, try, again.”
December Kindness Sharing, caring, & exhibiting compassion. Treating others as
you would want to be treated.
January Self-Discipline Exercising positive self-control. Being in proper control of
your words, actions, impulses, and desires.
February Tolerance Having a fair & objective attitude toward others. Accepting
other’s opinions and actions – accepting other’s differences.
March Integrity Having the inner strength to be truthful, trustworthy, and
honorable. Having the inner strength to be truthful,
trustworthy, and honest in all things.
April Courage Having the determination to do the right thing. Having the
strength to follow your conscience rather than the crowd.
May Good Judgment Making wise decisions. Choosing worthy goals and setting
proper priorities.
*** It is the policy of Franklinton High School not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972.
Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX may be directed to:
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Franklin County Schools
P.O. Box 449 / 105 S. Bickett Blvd.
Louisburg NC 27549
Telephone: (919) 496-4159
The mission of the Franklinton High School Athletic Department is to assist the student to accomplish a complete and well- rounded educational experience through athletic participation and the reinforcement of the academic and social expectations of Franklinton High School. With the assistance and cooperation of the faculty, staff, parents, and community we will strive to help our students mature into responsible young adults with the highest moral and ethical standards.
This handbook outlines the rules and expectations of the Franklinton High School Athletic Department and its staff for those students that intend to represent Franklinton High School (FHS) in athletic competition during this school year. It is expected that both you and your parents/guardians read and become familiar with this material. Further information will be provided to you in the team rules for the specific sport(s) in which you choose to partcipate.
With the decision to become a High School Athlete, you have become a member of a small group of students that choose to become ambassadors of FHS in the arena of athletic competition. This choice carries the responsibility of appropriately representing yourself, your family, your school, and your community in a positive manner. This is a privilege that requires you to meet a higher level of expectations than that of your peers.
It is expected that our student-athletes will conduct themselves in a way that makes themselves role models to other students. You will also be looked upon to take a leadership role in both the school and the community. As a Red Ram Athlete, you will give surrounding communities their first and oftentimes only look at our school, community, and the kind of students we have. Remember that you have the power to impact the perception of our school, whether it be positive or negative.
You are required to abide by all school, county, and North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) rules at all times. Any infraction of these rules could possibly result in immediate removal from current participation, as well as future involvement in athletics at FHS. As a student-athlete you represent FHS both in your sport’s season and out of season.
All students are required to meet the minimum requirements for participation as stated by the NCHSAA. Any student-athlete that wishes to be eligible for a sport must pass three subjects in the previous semester. For example, if a student wishes to participate in a fall sport, he/she must have passed three subjects during the previous semester (the spring semester). Students must also meet all local promotion requirements.
Students are reminded that it is your responsibility to maintain your academic eligibility. If at any time you feel that your schoolwork is suffering, for any reason, in season or out of season, please discuss it with your coach and/or the FHS guidance staff. There are many opportunities available to all FHS students for tutoring and extra-help.
Student athletes are required to meet a minimum attendance requirement as stated by the NCHSAA. Any student that wishes to participate in a high school sport must be in attendance 85% of each semester. This means that the student cannot miss more that 13 days in the semester. It should be stressed that on the fourteenth day, regardless of the reason for the absence, he/she becomes ineligible for the next semester of participation. Please note that the school’s waiver process has no bearing on the NCHSAA’s attendance requirement.
As a student-athlete you must exhibit exemplary behavior each day. Any discipline problems that occur in or out of school can affect your ability to participate in athletics. All athletes are required to adhere to the rules outlined in the FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT and the FHS Student Handbook. Any discipline problems will first be handled by the FHS administration, then by the coach/athletic department. In-School Suspension (ISS) and Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) will be dealt with in the following manner:
ISS will result in temporary suspension from all team activities, including practices or games, for a period no shorter than his/her suspension. Repeat occurrences of ISS may lead to the dismissal of the student-athlete from his/her team.
OSS will result in immediate suspension from the team for a time to be determined by the coach and/or the athletic department, but shall be no less than the length of the assigned OSS time. This offense may lead to the immediate dismissal of the student-athlete from his/her team. Keep in mind that absences due to OSS count towards athletic eligibility.
Infractions of the law will result in immediate suspension from the team until the issue has been settled, and may affect the student’s ability to further participate in athletics. Please note, by NCHSAA rule a student that is (1) convicted of a crime classified as a felony under North Carolina or federal law, (2) adjudicated delinquent for an offense that would be a felony if committed by an adult, is not eligible to participate in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association sports program. Such ineligibility shall be immediate and shall prohibit participation in the NCHSAA sports program from the date of the conviction or adjudication of delinquency through the end of the student’s high school career.
All coaches have the authority to deal with all other disciplinary situations in a manner deemed appropriate as outlined in his/her team rules.
Student-athletes will be expected to treat all members of the FHS staff with the utmost respect. You are required to obey the requests of all adults, at all times, not just the coach of your chosen sport. Furthermore, this requirement is extended to all coaches and school personnel of our competitors and to all game officials. Again, the athletic department stresses the ideal that our student-athletes should serve as role models to the FHS student body. Any infraction of this policy will result in disciplinary action.
As a representative of FHS you will be required to maintain certain standards of appearance as outlined by your coach. Students should be aware that these standards might change from sport to sport.
General Information
Participation in athletics is a privilege. As a participant in athletics at FHS, you are representing Franklinton High School and the communities that it serves. As such, all athletes are expected to conduct themselves, both in and out of the athletic arena, in an exemplary manner. This expectation is for both in and out of season. Athletes whose actions are deemed inappropriate by the coaching staff and/or the administration of FHS may have the privilege of participation in athletics revoked. Students wishing to participate in athletics should carefully review all school system, FHS, athletic department, and team rules and regulations prior to participation in athletics.
Students participating in athletics are encouraged to purchase school insurance if he/she is not covered under his/her parent’s insurance plan, or if additional coverage is desired. Franklin County Schools provides insurance coverage for students participating in football.
Athletic participation is offered in the following areas:
Football* Volleyball*
Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis
Men’s Cross-Country Women’s Cross-Country
Men’s Basketball* Women’s Basketball
Baseball* Softball*
Men’s Track & Field Women’s Track & Field
Golf Cheerleading*
Men’s Soccer* Women’s Soccer
Men’s Swimming Men’s Wrestling
Women’s Swimming
*J.V. and Varsity teams offered.
1. Must have a physical examination prior to participation in practice or competition.
2. Must have a signed parent permission form on file with the coach.
3. Must have been in attendance 85% of the time during the last semester.
4. Must have passed 3 subjects during the last semester. Second semester seniors must also be enrolled in at least two classes to maintain eligibility.
5. Parents or guardians must live in this administrative unit.
6. Athletes have four years of eligibility during their high school careers beginning with the first year of entrance into the 9th grade.
7. Athletes cannot be 19 years of age before October 15th and participate in athletics.
8. A student must be properly enrolled within the first 15 days and in regular attendance during the present semester to be eligible for athletics.
9. Must meet all local promotion requirements.
10. Students must exhibit good citizenship and character within the school and community. For example, they may not have unresolved criminal charges.
11. Students that are suspended from school will not participate, or be in attendance at, games or practices during the duration of the suspension. Violators will be deemed as trespassers and dealt with accordingly. Dismissal from the team due to suspension from school is at the discretion of the coach/athletic department.
1. All eligibility requirements as set forth by the NCHSAA, Franklin County Board of Education, and Franklinton High School must be met prior to a student’s participation in athletics.
2. Athletes are expected to attend all practices and contests related to their sport unless otherwise instructed by their coach.
3. Consequences for tardiness, missed practices, and missed contests are outlined in the team rules for each sport.
4. In general, transportation to and from practices and home contests are the responsibility of the students and their parents. Exceptions may occur in the event that practice and/or home contests are held off campus.
5. Transportation is provided to all away contests. Athletes will ride the team bus to and from all away contests. Parents who wish to take their child home from away contests should notify the coach, in person, prior to departure. Students will only be released to their parent/guardian. Athletes who do not adhere to this policy are subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the team.
6. Students placed administratively in After School Detention (ASD) may be subject to additional team-related consequences at the discretion of the head coach.
7. Students suspended out-of-school (OSS) or suspended in school (ISS) shall not participate or be in attendance at, contests or practices for the duration of the suspension. Students assigned OSS or ISS may also be assigned additional consequences by the head coach up to and including dismissal from the team.
8. Athletes may not quit one sport to participate in another. Athletes that quit a sport once the playing season has begun cannot try out for a team in the next consecutive sports season unless permission is received from the head coaches of both sports involved and the Athletic Director. This includes the situation of quitting a sport to participate in off-season workouts/practices.
9. The highest level of sportsmanship is expected at all times. Athletes exhibiting poor sportsmanship may receive consequences for their actions up to and including dismissal from the team. Any athlete ejected from an athletic contest will be suspended from participation in athletics according to NCHSAA policy and may receive additional consequences from the coach, athletic department, or the school administration, up to and including dismissal from the team and prohibition against further participation in athletics at Franklinton High School.
10. Athletes must adhere to team dress codes as defined in the team rules for each sport.
11. Possession and/or use of tobacco products by athletes is prohibited. Violators will be dismissed from the team for the duration of the season.
12. The use and/or possession of alcoholic beverages and/or non-prescription drugs is prohibited, at any time According to Franklin County School Board Policy, violators will be dealt with as follows:
a. 1st offense – the student-athlete is ineligible for athletics for the rest of the current semester plus the next semester, and must enroll in and validate completion of a substance abuse counseling program.
b. 2nd offense – the student athlete is ineligible for athletics for the remainder of his/her high school career.
13. Requirements to earn a varsity letter are specific to the sport in which the athlete participates. These requirements are outlined in the team rules for each sport. However, the following situations will result in the loss of the opportunity to earn a letter in the sport for which the situation occurs:
c. The athlete is ejected from a contest.
d. The athlete quits the team, regardless of the reason or the amount of time left in the season.
e. The student is dismissed from the team by the head coach or by FHS administration.
Participation in High School Athletics is a voluntary action. As a department, we encourage all students to participate in athletics during their four years at Franklinton High School. We welcome the opportunity to work with you in a setting outside the classroom. Since it is impossible for us to supervise and monitor your every activity, the responsibility of meeting the behavior and other expectations of the athletic department is placed on you and your parents/guardians. Remember, your actions could affect your ability to participate in athletics at FHS, and it will affect the type of person you become.
