CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Central High School’s mission is for each student to achieve the academic and social
skills necessary to be competitive in a global environment and to be successful workers, citizens,
and lifelong learners through the completion of all graduation requirements and participation in
co-curricular and extracurricular learning experiences.
It is the vision of Central High School to be the high school of choice through the
achievement of the highest levels of academic, personal, and professional standards for all
students. By enhancing our tradition of excellence, graduates of Central High School will
continue to be successful citizens and leaders of tomorrow.
 Each student is unique with individual worth.
 Student achievement is the nucleus around which all decisions are made.
 Students are successful in a safe, supportive environment that promotes student
achievement and aids them in developing to their full potential.
 Research based, data-driven decisions facilitate the continuous improvement of student
achievement which will lead to the elimination of the achievement gap.
 Students achieve best when instruction and assessment techniques are varied and when
consideration is given to each students’ individual needs.
 The policies and procedures of Central High School enhance students’ academic
achievement and social skills and enable them to become successful citizens.
 Student achievement is the focus of communication, shared decision-making and
collaboration between parents, students, school personnel, and the community.
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ATTENDANCE
Student Attendance
Questions regarding student attendance should be directed to Ms. Gathing or Ms. Cole in the
attendance office and/or the Assistant Principal in charge of the relevant grade level (9th Ms.
Dennis and Mr. Applewhite, 10th Mr. McClelland, 11th Ms. Epps, and 12th Mr. Taylor).
State law and local school board policy determine satisfactory absences. If you have questions
about a student’s absence, please contact the attendance office. First period teachers should
encourage students to bring notes on the FIRST DAY THE STUDENT RETURNS TO
SCHOOL. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY NOTES AFTER THAT 3 SCHOOL DAY
TIMEFRAME. Any absences not properly excused within the given time frame will be recorded
as unexcused.
Excused Absences
 Note by parent for personal illness
 Note by parent for illness in immediate family
 Note by parent for death in immediate family
 Doctor’s statement
 School approved activity (Mark present if student is on a field trip list.
 Court appearance with official note from court
Write “field trip” in comment section.)
Unexcused Absences
 No note
 Note citing something other than an excusable reason
Please note the following:
1. If a student does not bring a note after returning from an absence, the absence is
considered unexcused.
2. If a student comes into class with an excused note after being issued an unexcused
absentee report, the teacher will issue the student a replacement form to be signed
by all teachers.
3. Attach the note to the back of the original copy of the Student Absentee Report
and send it along with the yellow copy to the attendance office.
4. Give the pink copy to the student to carry to his/her subject teachers.
HELPFUL HINTS
 Check attendance carefully each class, each day.
 Check your email daily for field trip lists.
 Check closely all tardies and dismissals.
(a) Admission to class/check-out slips
(b) Dismissal from school/check-out slips
 Check the absentee list daily and send all students whose names appear on the absentee
list to the attendance office to check in.
 Send the names of students who are absent, but are not on the absentee list, to the
attendance office.
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Absences from Class
Each teacher should receive a daily absentee list during the third period. Only students NOT on
the absentee list should be reported to the attendance office for being absent. Students’ names
who are absent from class but not listed on the absentee list or another excused list should be
reported to the attendance office.
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL TARDY POLICY
Class Tardies:
Students must be on time to every class period. Students who are late will receive three
warnings during a nine week period. Teachers need to make initial parent contact for any student
who has issues with tardiness to class. Anytime a student is late, he/she must report to Pupil
Services to receive an admit to class immediately upon arrival. Following are the consequences
for tardies to class:
Tardy to School
Tardy to Class
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3 Tardy – Overnight Suspension
3 Tardy – Overnight Suspension
6th Tardy – Overnight Suspension
5th Tardy – Overnight Suspension
9th Tardy – One Day Suspension
6th Tardy – One Day Suspension
Dismissing Students
Only the office or the principal has the authority to release students from school for any reason.
Protect yourself by not assuming this responsibility. Never give students permission to leave
campus under any circumstances.
Students are not to be in the halls during instructional periods without a hall pass and should only
be allowed to leave the room in case of an emergency. Setting strong expectations early for being
in class, prepared, at the bell will eliminate the need for students to make in-class trips to lockers,
etc. for supplies.
Students are not to be in the building after school except under the direct, personal
supervision of a teacher. Please be aware of family transportation arrangements when
asking students to remain after school and never prohibit a student from calling home to
make arrangements in this regard.
Students must be dismissed promptly at the end of each period to report to the next class.
Each teacher is entitled to her/his proper time with the students.
Send any ill and/or injured students to the Attendance Office. The supervising teacher must
submit an accident report when any personal injury occurs. Do not ever administer medication,
only first aid.
FACULTY ATTENDANCE
Sign in
All teachers are required to sign in each morning as soon as they arrive at school and should be
signed in no later than 7:15 a.m. Teachers are not allowed to sign in for each other. Habitual
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tardiness on the part of teachers is a condition that will be dealt with on an individual basis by
the administration.
All classrooms should be opened no later than 7:20 a.m. and the teacher should be visible
in the doorway of the classroom no later than 7:25 a.m. to greet students and assist in
monitoring the hallway.
Please notify the principal between 5:00-6:00 a.m. for all absences created the same day of
the absence.
When a substitute is needed, please follow the procedure outlined below:
1. Have an emergency lesson plan, a seating chart, and a copy of your class rolls in the top
left-hand corner of your desk drawer. This is essential. Substitutes are not to create
their own lesson plans. It is the teacher’s responsibility to ensure that lesson plans
are readily available for substitutes in ALL situations. If you are unable to
physically leave/bring lesson plans, please fax, text, or e-mail to get the lesson plans
to the school in a timely manner.
2. Call the computerized substitute system at 452-2000 before 6:00 a.m.
3. Calling the system as soon as possible, but not later than 9:00 p.m. on the day prior to the
absence is imperative so that the system will have time to search for a substitute.
4. Call the school before 1:15 p.m. regarding your status for the next day.
5. Advance notice of days to be missed for doctors’ appointments or any other reason would
be greatly appreciated. (See Forms.)
6. When you return following an absence, always fill out an absence form and return it to
the financial secretary.
7. If you would like to take a personal day, you will need to submit a Personal Day Request
Form at least 3 days in advance of the absence. You are entitled to 2 personal days per
year and all personal days must be approved by the Principal.
Teacher Attendance
Regular attendance is necessary to maintain instruction at its highest level, therefore it is
essential that teachers understand the importance of being at school every day. Coaches or club
sponsors who cannot attend school should not attend after-school athletic or schoolsponsored events.
Faculty Meetings
All teachers are expected to attend faculty meetings and professional learning community
meetings. Unless an unusual situation arises, faculty meetings will be scheduled for Wednesday
afternoons. Teachers are expected to keep Wednesday afternoons open for possible faculty
meetings.
E-Mail Communications
All teachers are expected to check Lotus Notes at least twice a day for communications from the
office. It is essential that every teacher utilize Lotus Notes for keeping up with memos, etc. from
Mr. McCullough and others.
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Leaving Campus
Please check with your administrator if you have to leave campus If they are not available
check with Mr. McCullough. Please check with an administrator before leaving campus.
Teachers must come to the main office to sign themselves out in the teacher check-in and out
computer system. If you return that day please sign back in through the same system. Please do
not ask office personnel to sign you out.
Dress Requirements
In an effort to create a truly professional environment at Central, teachers are expected to dress
professionally at all times. Teachers should keep in mind that they are role models for a very
impressionable, adolescent audience and that their manner of dress should reflect their
professional status. School shirts are encouraged on Fridays. Shorts, t-shirts, flip-flops, and
jeans are not considered professional dress and should not be worn on normal school days
when students are present. Work attire should be business/casual.
Lunch Procedures
The cafeteria is available for teacher lunches, as is the Teachers’ Lounge on the 2nd floor. In an
effort to minimize hall traffic during lunch periods, please do not send students to the cafeteria to
get food for you.
Telephone/Messages
Teacher telephone messages will be placed in teacher boxes. Teachers will be called to the
telephone only in an emergency. The caller must state the nature of the emergency. Teachers
should check their boxes during the day and before leaving in the afternoon.
Change in Location
If your class is not meeting in the usual place on a specific day, it is important to let the office
know where the class is meeting and to place a note on the door in case we need to locate a
student.
Classrooms
All teachers should see that their rooms are kept in proper order. This will greatly enhance the
learning environment and will also aid in the cleaning of the room. Always keep doors locked
when not in use.
Field Trips
Due to the overwhelming number of field trip requests and the new requirements, we’re asking
your assistance in the timely and efficient processing of your requests. Please follow the
schedule below when requesting approval:
Requests for the Month of:
September
Deadline:
August 24
October
September 14
November
October 12
December
November 16
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January
December 14
February
January 18
March
February 15
April
March 15
May
April 19
All field trip requests along with the supporting documentation must be mailed or hand
delivered. Please do not fax your requests to the regional office.
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Field trip requests will be mailed or faxed to your school after they are reviewed.
Out of town requests must be approved by Ms. Battle prior to PACE’s approval.
SAC care requests must be approved by the SAC office prior to Ms. Battle’s approval.
Field trip requests received after the due date will not be approved.
Please share this information with your teachers and clerical staff.
The following trips will not be approved:
 Skating
 Bowling
 Theme parks (except on educational days- no water activities )
 LaserQuest
 Incredible Pizza
 Movies (except G-rated)
Supplies
Duplicating paper for the copiers will be located in the teacher workroom. Other supplies will be
ordered based on budgetary considerations and documented need.
Mail Service
Board of Education mail is picked up at 10:30 a.m. each day in the main office. Teacher’s mail
will be placed in their individual boxes. Any outgoing district mail should be placed in the
mailbag on the counter.
U.S Mail is also picked up daily in the main office. Any outgoing U.S. mail should be placed in
the wire basket on the counter.
School Activity Calendar / Event Planning
Any class or organization planning an event must submit it in writing by e-mail to Mr.
McCullough before making any plans.
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School Property
It is every teacher’s responsibility to see that school property is not mishandled and any cases of
misuse or abuse of school property should be reported to the office immediately. Damaged
property, broken glass, stair rails, etc. should be reported to the Principal. Equipment designated
for school use is not to be taken home for personal use by teachers or students. New policies
have been put in place to regulate this area please make sure to read the policies; MCS Policies
2.702, 3.201, 3.300
Smoking
All staff are prohibited from smoking in the building or on the campus. (See Board Policy 1.803)
Responsibilities Outside of the Classroom
All teachers have the responsibility for ensuring that order is maintained both inside and outside
of the classroom. Teachers must step outside their classroom doors between class periods
and always be consistent with school policies and procedures.
Security
Care should be taken to safeguard money and valuables at all times. Teachers should be alert to
strangers in the building or on the school property. Any teacher, who observes a non-student in
the building or on campus, should notify the office immediately. It is imperative that all purses,
etc. are secured at all times. Never leave personal belongings easily accessible.
Copy Machines
There are copy machines in the teacher’s workroom, teacher’s lounge, and 308 each teacher will
be assigned a code in order to make copies. Do not share your code with any other faculty
member. Copies are very expensive; therefore careful consideration should be given to teach
strategies which require students to write information and require the minimum number of copies
to have effective instruction. Daily copying of worksheets is not only a poor teaching strategy; it
is extremely expensive. Please note that the copy machine in the main office is for
administrative use only. All copying of instructional and/or other materials must be done before
or after school, or during planning periods. Do not ever leave your homeroom or classes to
copy materials. Do not send students with items to be copied to the main office or Pupil
Services to have copies made by office personnel.
Emergency Situations
If the code word “Warrior Green” is called out over the intercom, lock your classroom door
immediately and keep all students in class until notified by an administrator. Take note of any
student(s) out of class at that time.
Guests on Campus
Please refrain from bringing family members, friends, or other guests to school without prior
approval from the principal.
Parking
Parking spaces are available to all faculty and staff (Bellevue and Linden side) on a first come
basis. It is essential that all faculty and staff vehicles are parked in marked spaces, with no
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parking on the sidewalk, curb, or in the grass. It is your responsibility to ensure that you
arrive at school with ample time to find a marked parking space. Please obtain a parking
decal from Ms. Gathing in the pupil services.
Homework
Homework is an opportunity for students to do independent practice of skills taught in the
classroom, or for research into a new area. Homework is to be assigned in accordance with
Board of Education Policy on homework.
Report Cards
Report cards are issued on the Wednesdays following the close of each nine weeks (See Central
High School Calendar).
Office/Guidance Assistants
Only seniors who have permission from the administration will be allowed to serve as office or
guidance assistants. An official schedule change will be reflected in each assistant’s schedule and
these students will be assigned to the main office, guidance office, and pupil services. Students
found in the office during class time without an official reason will be considered as cutting class
and will be dealt with according to board policy. Students serving in these capacities are not to
handle any records of grades, attendance, or scores.
Fundraising Drives
All fundraising drives must be approved by the principal and placed on the school calendar.
Established financial procedures are to be followed in all fund drives. Please see the financial
secretary for the proper form.
Classroom Management
Classrooms should be neat, attractive and educationally stimulating.
Teachers are asked to stand at their doors at 7:20 a.m. each day and during all class changes.
Please keep your classroom doors closed during class. Please do not ever cover the window of
your door with anything to keep outsiders from seeing in.
Keep your doors locked when the classroom is empty. If repairs or other maintenance is needed
in your classroom, please notify the Building Engineer in writing and place it on the clipboard in
the main office.
Grading and Record Keeping
A class record book reflecting an accurate record of the classroom work and daily
attendance of each pupil is required of each classroom teacher. The class record book is to
be left with the principal on the last day of school. Use numerical grades only, and label the
reason for all grades making up the nine week averages. Grade books will be collected quarterly
or when administration deems necessary for review by administration and returned with rubric.
Grades should be updated in PowerTeacher twice per week.
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Guidelines for Grading
1. A copy of the teacher’s syllabus, grading policy, course requirements, and classroom
rules and regulations shall be on file in the school office and in the grade book.
2. Students and their parents are to be informed in writing of the teacher’s grading policy,
course requirements, and classroom rules and regulations at the beginning of each
semester.
3. Students shall be tested only on the material that has been taught.
4. Teachers are responsible for grading all students’ work counted toward the final grade.
Having students grade other student’s final grade papers is not an acceptable practice.
5. Tests, projects, etc., once graded, are to be returned to the students for review. They may
be returned to the teacher after students review. All class assignments are independent of
each other and should be graded and returned within one week. Tests or quizzes should
be graded and returned within three school days of the testing date.
6. Evaluation is an ongoing process. Therefore, teachers shall provide many, varied
opportunities for students to be assessed.
7. A student shall not be penalized academically for improper conduct or tardiness.
8. The student’s average is to reflect the work done during the full marking period. If a
student enrolls in class or school late, the teacher shall check with the appropriate sources
(Ms. Hayes) to get information concerning the student’s previous grades. These grades
must be incorporated into the final average.
9. Students who receive a failing grade will follow the NMS policy. Students have until the
next quarter ends to complete any failing assignment. The NMS grade must be corrected
in PowerTeacher and SMS by the end of the following quarter.
10. Copies of all Withdrawals/Entries will be placed in the involved teacher’s box and should
be kept for the entire school year.
11. The teacher shall record the reason for each grade (Homework, Test, and/or Class
Assignment) in the grade book.
12. Teachers should use number grades instead of letter grades in their individual grade
books to indicate the evaluation of each student’s performance.
13. The Board’s Grading Policy must be followed (See Policy).
14. Incomplete work must be made up no later than the next reporting period unless that
period is the semester’s end. An “I” must be removed no later than three weeks after the
end of the previous grading period.
Memphis City Schools Grading System
Course Grading
93-100
A
85-92
B
75-84
C
70-74
D
Below 70
F
Incomplete
I
E
S
N
U
Conduct Grading
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Unsatisfactory
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Conduct grades take into consideration the following:
 Behavior of the student in the classroom.
 Respect for teacher authority and compliance with directions.
 Classroom attitude.
 Respect for property related to classroom activity
A conduct grade of “N” or “U” should not be issued unless personal contact has been made
with the parent or guardian in advance. Remember that parent contact should always be
an attempt to give the parent a chance to intervene. If it doesn’t take place until the very
end of the grading period, they have no opportunity to do so.
Progress Reports
A progress report will be issued at the end of the fourth week of each nine week period to all
students. Before the end of any nine week period, the teacher must have called the
parent/guardian of any failing student to inform them of the grade and to give a brief explanation
of the situation. As with conduct issues, please remember that parent contact should always
be an attempt to provide an intervention. Give parents enough advance notice to step in and
help the situation, if possible.
Curriculum Problems
Teachers are encouraged to seek the advice of departmental chairpersons concerning course
information and supplementary materials and to dialogue with each other on best educational
practices. For any other curriculum issues, contact Mrs. Blackmon or Mrs. Harrison-Bush, our
facilitators.
Emergencies and Illnesses
Contact the office immediately when a student has been injured. Ill students may be sent to the
office unless they appear too ill to be sent. If the student is too ill to be sent, call the office.
According to Board policy an Accident Report Form must be submitted when personal injury
occurs. (Forms are located in the main office.)
As stated previously, be aware that school personnel may render first aid but not ever dispense
medication or administer treatment. Medication of all kinds (including aspirin, Tylenol, etc.) is
considered a treatment and is not to be administered by the teacher. Remember to notify the
office immediately whenever a student has a medical problem so we can contact the
parent/guardian.
Textbooks
Each teacher who is issued textbooks for any course should keep Textbook Cards. The textbook
numbers should be recorded in the teacher’s grade book.
Periodic inspection of books should be made throughout the year. Please write in each textbook
with a heavy marker the teacher’s name, the student’s name, date of issue (school year), and
condition of issue (new/used).
When turning in your debt forms for lost textbooks, the textbook card should also be turned in.
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School Security
Students who experience problems with fights, extortion, harassment, etc., while en route to and
from school will receive assistance from the school administration upon request. If the act is
more severe in nature, the student should inform and utilize civil authorities.
All teachers are asked to station themselves in the halls/classroom doorways during class
changes.
Things to remember:
1. Students are not to be dismissed from class after the tardy bell except in emergency
situations. Requesting to go out to get pencil, paper, book, assignments, etc. is not
considered an emergency. Please have provisions for these students in the classroom.
2. Keep students on task. Over plan to ensure the entire class period is spent on instruction.
3. At dismissal, please be visible in the halls near your classroom and encourage students to
leave the building in an orderly manner.
4. Gym/Athletic Practices: No one should be in the gym except the teams practicing, and
they must be under the direct supervision of the respective coach. There are no
exceptions to this and it is the responsibility of the supervising coach to clear the gym and
keep it clean.
5. Club/Tutoring/Practices: Students involved must be directly supervised at all times. No
student should be allowed to roam the building after 2:45 p.m. Students must get all
materials from their lockers, etc., before 2:30 p.m. After this time, students should be
under the direct supervision of the teacher/sponsor. Again, there are no exceptions.
ALL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN TUTORING, CLUB ACTIVITIES, OR
ATHLETICS SHOULD BE PHYSICALLY WALKED OUT OF THE BUILDING BY
THEIR SPONSOR BY 2:45!
AUDITORIUM ACTIVITIES
Always follow these procedures without exception for assemblies:
 Go with your students to the auditorium and supervise their seating. Please do not detour
by the office, etc. but go with/lead your students to the assembly.
 Sit with your students in your assigned section. Do not leave the assembly. Supervise
student conduct.
 Discuss auditorium seating and conduct with your students in advance.
 Discuss procedures for fire and earthquake evacuation (See Mr. Taylor).
Metal Detector Scanning
Metal detector scanning will be conducted at random times during the year. All faculty and staff
are involved in the process. Homeroom teachers must be in their rooms by 7:15 a.m. Teachers
who do not have a homeroom must to be in their assigned positions by 7:00 a.m. to assist in
scanning.
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2012 – 2013
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM ASSIGNMENTS
MR. GREG MCCULLOUGH
EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL – OVERALL OPERATIONS
MR. ANDRE APPLEWHITE
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – FRESHMAN ACADEMY/
TRANSPORTATION FOR FIELD TRIPS/TEXTBOOKS
MS. BRENDA DENNIS
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – FRESHMAN ACADEMY/
TESTING
MR. CARLTON MCCLELLAND
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – 10TH GRADE
TEACHER ABSENCES/TEXTBOOKS
MS. AMY EPPS
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL- 11TH GRADE
OPTIONAL SCHOOLS/SCHEDULING/TESTING
MR. FRED TAYLOR
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – 12TH GRADE
ATHLETICS/SECURITY/OPERATIONS
MRS. MINNIE PARKER- BLACKMON & MRS. FELECIA HARRISONBUSH
INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITATORS
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2012-2013
OFFICE OPERATIONS ASSIGNMENTS
NATALIA COX
FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS
JAMAICA CLAY
FRONT OFFICE
STUDENT WITHDRAWALS
STUDENT ACCIDENT REPORTS
PAMELA HAYES
SMS CHANCERY COORDINATOR
TEACHER INFORMATION
ASSIST IN OFFICE AS NEEDED
DEBRA BOYD
STUDENT RECORDS
FREE LUNCH APPLICATIONS
JANICE GATHING
ATTENDANCE
PARENT CONTACT FOR ABSENTEES
PARKING
OPHELIA COLE
ATTENDANCE
PARENT CONTACT FOR ABSENTEES
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2012 – 2013
SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS
MS. KIMBERLY GRAY
09-01 THROUGH 09-09
MS. TRANESE NELMS
09-10 THROUGH 9-17
MS. TANYA AYERS
10-01 THROUGH 10-05
11-01 THROUGH 11-04
12-01 THROUGH 12-04
MR. LANCE ALRED
10-06 THROUGH 10-09
11-05 THROUGH 11-09
12-05 THROUGH 12-08
MR. ANDY PREWITT
10-10 THROUGH 10-15
11-10 THROUGH 11-14
12-09 THROUGH 12-13
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2012-2013
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL DUTY ROSTER
Morning Assignments 7:15 – 7:35
TBA
Afternoon Assignments 2:15 – 2:45
Staff Responsible
Coach Applewhite
Mrs. Blackmon
Ms. Harrison
Mr. Parham
Mrs. Epps
Mr. McClelland
Mr. Taylor
Mr. McCullough
Officer McCondichi
Coach Norwood
Coach Crutchfield
Area of the School to Monitor
Main Lobby
2nd Floor
3rd Floor
Main Lobby
D Building
Linden Steps
Linden Street Side of School
Bellevue Side of School
Floating
Floating
Linden Parking Lot
Behind Cafeteria
Linden Parking Lot
Lower Lobby
Dismissal Plan:
 All teachers monitor the hallways outside their classroom doors each day at the dismissal
bell.
 Clear the lobby area of all students by 2:45 p.m.
 Teachers, coaches and all sponsors are responsible for escorting their students/athletes
out of the building at the end of an activity, practice, or tutoring sessions.
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2012-2013 Bell Schedules
Regular Schedule
First bell
7:15
Warning bell 7:25
Period 1
7:30 – 8:18
Period 2
8:23 – 9:11
Period 3
9:16 – 10:04
Period 4
10:09 – 11:02 (announcements)
AA Lunch 10:27-10:57
Period 5
11:07 – 12:57
A Lunch 11:02 – 11:27 Class 11:32 – 12:27
Class 11:02 – 11:27 B Lunch 11:32 – 11:57 Class 12:02 – 12:27
Class 11:02 – 11:57 C Lunch 12:02 – 12:27
Period 6
12:32 – 1:20
Period 7
1:25 – 2:15
Mid-Day Homeroom Schedule (after 3rd Period)
First bell
7:15
Warning bell 7:25
Period 1
7:30 – 8:15
Period 2
8:20 – 9:05
Period 3
9:10 – 9:55
Homeroom
10:00 – 10:20
Period 4
10:25 – 11:10 (AA Lunch 10:35-11:05)
Period 5
11:15 – 12:40
A Lunch 11:10 – 11:40 Class 11:45 – 12:40
Class 11:15 – 11:40 B Lunch 11:40 – 12:10 Class 12:15 – 12:40
Class 11:15 – 12:10 C Lunch 12:10 – 12:40
Period 6
12:45 – 1:27
Period 7
1:32 – 2:15
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Half-Day Bell Schedule
First bell
Warning bell
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
Period 5
Period 6
Period 7
Lunch*/Dismissal
7:15
7:25
7:30 – 8:00
8:05 – 8:35
8:40 – 9:10
9:15 – 9:45
9:50 – 10:20
10:25 – 10:55
11:00 – 11:30
11:30
*Lunch is available for any student who wishes to eat.
All other students must clear the building at 11:30 a.m.
Start of Day Homeroom Schedule (Before 1st Period)
“1st Day of School Schedule”
First bell
7:15
Warning bell
7:25
Homeroom
7:30 – 7:50
Period 1
7:55 – 8:40
Period 2
8:45 – 9:30
Period 3
9:35 – 10:20
Period 4
10:25 – 11:10
Period 5
11:15 – 12:40
A Lunch 11:10 – 11:40 Class 11:45 – 12:40
Class 11:15 – 11:40 B Lunch 11:40 – 12:10 Class 12:15 – 12:40
Class 11:15 – 12:10 C Lunch 12:10 – 12:40
Period 6
12:45 – 1:27
Period 7
1:32 – 2:15
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2012-2013 Memphis City Schools Calendar
First Semester (88 Days)
Students
Out
Teachers
Out
1 Day
1 Day
Date(s)
Day(s)
Event
First Day of Classes
August 6
September 3
Monday
Monday
(All regular classes and special education services)
September 13
September 14
Thursday
Friday
October 11-12
Fall Break
2 Day
2 Day
November 12
ThursdayFriday
Monday
Veteran’s Day
1 Day
1 Day
November 21-23
Wed - Fri
Thanksgiving Break
3 Days
3 Days
December 12-14
We - Fri
Exams for First Semester
December 17
Monday
Administrative Day
1 Day
Dec 18 – Jan 1
Tues - Tues
Winter Break
10 Days
10 Days
January 2
Wednesday
Second Semester (92) Days
First Day of Second Semester
January 21
Monday
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
1 Day
1 Day
February 5
Tuesday
TCAP Writing Assessment
February 18
Monday
½ In-Service (8 am – 12pm)
½ Parent-Teacher Conferences (1pm – 3pm)
ACT Test
1 Day
Mar 11 – Mar 15
Mon - Fri
Spring Break
5 Days
5 Days
March 29
Friday
Spring Break II (Good Friday)
1 Day
1 Day
April 23-April 26
Tues - Fri
TCAP Achievement Tests
May 20-22
Mon - Wed
May 23
Thursday
Exams for Second Semester
Students last day May 22
Administrative Day
1 Day
May 24
Friday
In-service Day
1 Day
Labor Day
Parent-Teacher Conferences (4pm – 7pm)
½ In-Service and ½ Administrative
1 Day
(Classes resume as normal)
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EMERGENCY DISASTER PROCEDURES
It is important for all school personnel to become fully aware and familiar with the designated areas
considered to be safe in case of emergency.
Please convey the following information to all persons under your supervision.
In case of fire and bomb threats – The building is to be evacuated in the manner set forth in your
handbook. All personnel are to move with dispatch to the south stands of Crump Stadium. In case
of rain or cold weather, protection beneath the stadium can be provided using the fire drill procedure.
In case of weather or other emergency, teachers are to lead students to the following areas.
1. Weight Room and PE II will not move.
2. Vocal music room (C12), band room (E12), rooms C10, and C11 will go to the weight lifting
room next to the cafeteria.
3. Rooms C21, C22, and C23 will use the stairway located on the northeast corner of the new
building and then go to the ground floor hallway and restroom located west of room C10.
4. Rooms 06, 07, and 05 will go the hallway directly outside of their rooms.
5. All of ROTC will go to the ROTC supply room.
6. Rooms C116, C115, and C114 will go to and remain inside the stairwell located on the northwest
corner of the auditorium.
7. Rooms 101 and 106 will go to the conference room.
8. Room 103 will use the stairway located on the northwest corner of the library and then go to the
basement of the old building.
9. Room 104 will use the stairway located on the northwest corner of the library and then go to the
hallway outside of room 04.
10. The main office will use the stairway located on the northwest corner of the library and then go
to the armory.
11. Library and guidance (105) will use the stairway located on the southwest corner of the library
and then go to the bookroom.
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12. The gym will go to and remain inside the stairwell located at the northeast corner of the gym.
13. Rooms 218 and 219 will use the stairway outside of their rooms and go to the southeast hallway
behind the library.
14. Rooms 201 and 202 will use the stairway outside their rooms and go to the northeast hallway
behind the library.
15. Rooms 201, 220, 222, 211, 217, 218, and 209 will use the northeast stairway and go to the
corridor in the basement of the old building.
16. Rooms 207, 210, 212, 219, and 220 will use the southeast stairway and go to the corridor in the
basement of the old building.
17. Rooms 203, 204, 206, 207, and teacher’s lounge will use the northwest stairway to go to the
hallway in the basement of the old building.
18. Rooms 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, and publications will use the southwest stairway to go to
the hallway in the basement of the old building.
19. Rooms 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, and 307 will use the northwest stairway to go to the hallway in
the basement of the old building.
20. Rooms 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, and 316 will use the southwest stairway to
go to the hallway in the basement of the old building.
21. Rooms D31, D33, D34, D35, and D36 will go to the hallway of the first floor of building D and
remain there.
22. Rooms D111, D112, and D113 will go to and remain inside the stairwell located on the northeast
corner of building D.
23. Room D109 will use the stairwell located on the northeast corner of building D and then go to the
boys’ restroom on the first floor of building D.
24. Room D110 will use the stairwell located on the northeast corner of building D and then go the
girls’ restroom on the first floor of building D.
If a disaster occurs during the lunch periods when the cafeteria is occupied, then the students should
be directed to remain in the cafeteria.
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If students are in the auditorium, they should be led in a calm manner out of all four exits to the
nearest basement level, or instructions will be given over the intercom.
Students are to go directly to designated areas, sit on the floor against the wall, back to back and
place their hands over their heads.
Please move quickly, quietly, and with concern for the safety of everyone.
In the event of a disaster warning of any type, students should not be excused to leave the building
unless the parent or someone you know to be responsible for the child comes for the student.
FIRE DRILL PROCEDURES

Post the Fire Evacuation Plan on the Bulletin Board in your classroom. Familiarize your students
with the exit route to be used from the room.

The teacher should remain with the class during the entire fire drill.

The teacher should always carry his grade book with him and check the roll after leaving the
classroom and forming outside.
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All doors and windows should be closed before leaving the room during a fire drill.

Since room doors should NOT be locked during a fire drill, all valuables should be taken from
the room.
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There should be no talking at any time during the fire drill.
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Rooms should file out of the building in single file, with the teacher following the class. The
teacher should make certain that the student leading the class know the correct route from the
building and the correct assembly area outside the building.
EACH CLASSROOM SHOULD HAVE AN ALTERNATE EXIT.
Classroom
Exit Path
E18, E14, E13, E12
Turn right; go down the hall to the east door, then to Crump
Stadium
C30, C32
Turn left, then turn right; go down the hall to the east door, then to
Crump Stadium
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C27, C25
Turn right, then turn right again; go down the hall to the east door,
then to Crump Stadium
C10, C11, C12
Turn left; go down the hall to the east door, then to Crump
Stadium
01, 02
Turn right; go up the stairs, through the teacher parking lot to the
Linden sidewalk
03
Go straight, up the stairs, then out the doors facing Bellevue to the
Bellevue sidewalk
04
Turn right; go up the stairs, then out the doors facing Bellevue to
the Bellevue sidewalk
05
Turn left; go up the stairs out the door to Linden, then to the corner
of Linden and Bellevue
06, 07
Turn right; Turn left; go up the stairs out the door to Linden, then
to the corner of Linden and Bellevue
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Turn left; go up the steps in front of the conference room, then exit
out the doors to the Linden sidewalk
A10, 09
Go up the steps, then exit out the doors to the Linden sidewalk
C23, C22, C21
Turn left to go out the east door to Crump Stadium
C114, C115, C116
Turn left to go out the east door to Crump Stadium
D113, D112, D34, D36
Turn left to go out the south door, then go east through the alley to
the south stands of Crump Stadium
D111, D35
Turn right to go out the south door, then go east through the alley
to the south stands of Crump Stadium
D109, D110, D31, D33
Turn left; exit out the doors to the teacher parking lot, then go to
the Bellevue sidewalk
101, 106, 108
Go to the main lobby, then down the stairs on the Linden street
side to the north stands of Crump Stadium
Guidance, Office
Go down the stairs to the teacher parking lot then to the Bellevue
sidewalk
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Library
Keep straight and out the doors facing Bellevue to the Bellevue
sidewalk
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Turn right; go out the doors facing Bellevue to the Bellevue
sidewalk
102
Turn right; go down the steps and straight ahead to the Linden
sidewalk
103
Turn left; go down the steps and straight ahead to the Linden
sidewalk
204, 203, 202, 201, 222, 223
Go down the northeast stairs, through the main lobby, then to the
north stands of Crump Stadium
220, 221, 219, 218, 217, 216
Go down the southeast stairs, through the main lobby, then to the
sidewalk between Crump Stadium and the student parking lot
215, 214, 212, 211, 210
Go down the southwest stairs, exit through the doors to the teacher
parking lot, then proceed to the Linden sidewalk at the corner of
Linden and Bellevue
205, 206, 208, 209
Go down the northwest stairs, turn right, exit through the doors to
Linden, then keep straight to the Linden sidewalk
307, 308, 304, 305
Go down the northwest stairs, turn right, exit through the doors to
Linden, then keep straight to the Linden sidewalk
303, 302, 301, 300
Go down the northeast stairs, through the main lobby, then to the
north stands of Crump Stadium
309, 310, 311, 312
Go down the southwest stairs, exit through the doors to the teacher
parking lot, then proceed to the Linden sidewalk
313, 314, 315, 316
Go down the southeast stairs, through the main lobby, then to the
sidewalk between Crump Stadium and the student parking lot
EMERGENCY EXIT FROM THE AUDITORIUM
The auditorium is divided into four sections. Facing the stage, the section to the far left is
section one. The middle two sections are sections two and three. The section to the
far right is section four.
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Section one will use the exit to the left of the stage; turn right; go out the doors on the east
side of the building, and then go east on Linden sidewalk.
Section two will go to the main lobby, turn right; go out the doors on the Linden Street
side, and then east on the Linden Sidewalk.
Section three will go to the main lobby; turn left; go out the doors to the parking lot, and
then east through the alley to the south stands of Crump Stadium.
Section four will use the exit to the right of the stage; turn left; go out the doors on the east
side of the building, and then go to the south stands of Crump Stadium.
Multi-Hazard Emergency School Assignments
In general, Incident Command System (ICS) or Multi-Hazard Emergency School Team roles
should be a logical, reasonable parallel to day-to-day work assignments. This form reflects the
Multi-Hazard Emergency School Team assignments. Descriptions of roles and responsibilities for
each assignment are provided in Appendix C of the Principal’s Multi-hazard Crisis Response
manual.
Title
Incident Command:
Principal
Safety Official:
Security, Law Enforcement
Public Information Official:
Media Liaison
Liaison Official:
Liaison to Outside Agencies
Planning/Intelligence:
Situation Analysis
Operations:
Student Accounting & Release
Operations:
Facility & Environmental
Operations:
First Aid, CPR, Medical
Operations:
Crisis Intervention & Response
Operations:
Food, water, sanitation
Name
Bldg. Location & Phone #
Greg McCullough 416-5033
Admin office (Walkie-Talkie)
Carlton McClelland 416-5030
Front Entrance (Walkie-Talkie)
Loria McKinnie
Admin. Office – 416-4500
Brady Benjamin/Cory Salter
32466
32876
Admin. Office—416-4500
Amy Epps, 416-8414
Attendance Office, Rifle Range
Janice Gathing/ Deborah Boyd
416-5026
416-5014
Admin. or Rifle Range
Charles Casey
Alternate Name
Bldg. Location & Phone #
Fred Taylor 416-3996
Café. or Gym Office (Walkie-Talkie)
Officer McCondichi
Main Lobby (Walkie-Talkie)
Barbara Lay 32497
Café. (416-5021) or Gym (32463)
Jessica White
32886
Café. or Gym
Niki Bray 32469
Felecia Harrison
Café. or Gym
LaShunta Wilkerson/Pam Hayes
416-5014
416-5029
Café. or Gym.
Admin. or Rifle Range
Melissa Berretta
32474
Admin. or Rifle Range
Calvin Lacy
32455
Café. or Gym.
Darrell Barnes
32461
Café. or Gym.
Andre Applewhite
Admin. or Rifle Range
Suzanne Sheffield
32880
Café. or Gym.
Henry Jones
416-5021
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Logistics:
Communications
Logistics:
Supplies
Administration & Finance:
Documentation
Room 06
Jocelyn Wesley/Jennifer Belz
Attendance or Rifle Range
Mario Claxton/Waller
Boiler Room (Walkie-Talkie)
Natalia Cox
416-8449
Finance Office
Cafeteria
Jacqueline Barrera
32471
Café. or Gym.
James Fleming/Col. Persechini
416-3991
Boiler Room (Walkie-Talkie)
Marjorie Rothschild
32462
Room 10
Staff Skills Inventory for
Multi-Hazard Emergency School Plan
I. Emergency response:
Please check any of the following areas in which you have training or expertise:
First Aid
Andre Applewhite
Darrell Barnes
Niki Bray
Anshon Jenkins
Brady Benjamin
Loria M. McKinnie
Anne Suitor
Calvin Lacy
Joan Laney
Phyllis Buehler
Christine Patton
Shawnee McFarland/Evans
Diana Tredway
Calvin Lacy
Tranese Nelms
Calvin Lacy
Jennifer Belz
Joan Laney
Phyllis Buehler
Libby Tate
Search & Rescue
Erin Starnes
Counseling/Mental Health
Tanya Ayers
James Prewitt
CPR
Christine Patton
Niki Bray
Andre Applewhite
Anne Suitor
Efram Norwood
Rena Hidalgo
Lynord Crutchfield
Anshon Jenkins
Cory Salter
Hazardous materials
Marjorie Rothschild
Minnie Blackmon
Firefighting
Anne Suitor
Darrell Barnes
Russell Cangelosi
Loria M. McKinnie
Brady Benjamin
Jessica White
Emergency medical
Amy Epps
Calvin Lacy
Media relations
Deborah Dodson
Loria McKinnie
Incident debriefing
Amy Epps
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Other
Heart Savers Training -- Christine Patton
Multilingual, list language(s)
Jacqueline Barrera (Spanish)
Sandra Gipson (Spanish)
Shawnee McFarland/ Evans
(Spanish)
Andy Prewitt (Spanish and
Vietnamese)
Jennifer Belz (Spanish)
Shelly Phillips
(Latin)
Barry Flippo
(French)
Marjorie Robinson
(German)
Holly Cooper
(French)
Experience with students with disabilities
LaTonya Ward-Lane
Peggy Corey
Loria M. McKinnie
Marrilynn Lindsey
Ham radio or CB radio experience
Fred Persechini
Dennis Davis
Knowledge of community resources
Edmund Ford
Loria M. McKinnie
Jessica White
Pamela Linhoss
Nicole Bray
Calvin Lacy
Cell phone usage in case of an emergency
Felecia Harrison
Andy Prewitt
Christine Patton
Jessica White
Anne Suitor
Kai Lee
Darrell Barnes
Calvin Lacy
Kristie Alley
Russell Cangelosi
LaTonya Ward-Lane
Marjorie Robinson
Loria M. McKinnie
Jennifer Belz
Marjorie Rothschild
Niki Bray
Anshon Jenkins
Jocelyn Wesley
2-way radio usage in case of an emergency
Greg McCullough
Fred Taylor
Fred Persechini
Dennis Davis
Amy Epps
James Fleming
Gary Steverson
Andre Applewhite
Janice Gathing
Felecia Harrison
LaShunta Wilkerson
Minnie Blackmon
Officer
McCondichi
III. Multi-Hazard Emergency School Team Membership
Each school is to form a Multi-Hazard Emergency School Team to provide leadership
and direction in response and recovery activities related to emergency management.
Greg McCullough
Amy Epps
Niki Bray
Minnie Blackmon
Calvin Lacy
James Prewitt IV
Principal and Commander
Chairperson and Assistant Principal
Physical Education Teacher
ROTC Instructor
Professional Development Coach
Mathematics Teacher
Counselor
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Emergency School Team Committees
and Floor Commanders
Student Accounting and Release
Gathing/Boyd
Wilkerson/Hayes
st
White, 1 floor
Estes, 1st floor sci
Wilson, 2nd floor
Jenkins, 2nd floor sci
rd
Robinson, 3 floor
Barrera – bldg D
Facility and Environment
Chew, bldg D
Saulsberry, sci basement
st
Palmer, 1 Floor
Tate, 1st floor sci.
Working, 2nd floor
Young, 3rd floor sci
Carlisle, bldg D
First Aid and CPR
2 floor
Barnes, 1st floor sci
Salter, 1st floor sci
McKinnie 3rd floor
nd
Laney 2 floor
Buehler, bldg D
Berretta, basement
Jenkins, 2nd floor sci
Crisis Intervention & Response
Lacy, 3 floor
, science
, basement
Working, 2nd floor
st
, 1 floor
Carlisle, bldg D
nd
Sheffield
Alley
Waller
SBE
Monroe
Forbes
Hidalgo
Food, water, sanitation
Jones
M. Robinson
Supplies
ASBE
Blackmon
Chew
rd
Belz
Gipson
Ward-Lane
McClelland
Applewhite
Young
Taylor
Communications
Baker
Dodson
Security
McCondichi
Ayers
Ford
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Linden
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10th
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Grade
Cleveland
Helicopter Pad
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Crump Stadium
Score Board
Track Field
12th
Grade
11th
Grade
Entrance
Concessions
Lee Davis 2006
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306
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307
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315
311
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Library
LCR
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LOBBY
First Floor Building C
Map of Central High School
Third Floor
Building A
Freshman Academy
AUDITORIU M
Main
Office
Attend.
Guidance
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Wor kroom
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BOIL ER
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4.600 Grading System Policy
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________
Original Adoption: 03/17/86 Effective Date: 12/04/06
Revision Dates: 6/6/88, 8/28/95, 12/16/96, 7/10/06, 12/04/06
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________
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I. PURPOSE
To ensure that uniformity exists throughout the district for reporting academic performance and
student conduct.
II. SCOPE
This policy applies to all students.
III. POLICY STATEMENT
It is a goal of the Memphis City Schools to create a challenging, supportive, educational
environment that results in higher levels of achievement for all students. The highest possible
level of student academic achievement is a goal shared by both the school and the family.
Regularly issued report cards, combined with scheduled parent-teacher conferences, serve to
promote a continuous process of communicating a student’s progress. Academic report card
grades are determined by students' mastery of content in each subject using varied assessment
strategies. Conduct grades are based on behavior and shall not be deducted from scholastic
grades. Similarly, academic performance may not form the basis for conduct grades.
The superintendent shall develop an administrative procedure to establish a system of grading
and assessment for evaluating and recording student progress and to measure student
performance in conjunction with Board-adopted content standards.
1.
The grading/assessment system shall follow all applicable statues and rules and
regulations of the State Board of Education.
2.
The grading/ assessment system shall be uniform district-wide at comparable grade levels
except that the Superintendent shall have the authority to establish and operate ungraded
and/or unstructured classes in grades K-3.
3.
The superintendent shall submit a copy of the grading, reporting and assessment systems
to the Board before the system is implemented.
4.
These guidelines shall be communicated annually, to students and parents/guardians.
GRADING LEGEND
Grades 6-12
For students in middle schools (grades 6, 7, and 8) and secondary schools (grades 7-12),
numerical grades will be used for reporting achievement in all subjects. Numerical grades will be
used to report student progress in all academic subjects for students in grade 6 in elementary
schools. E, S, N, and U will be used to report student progress in all special subjects.
Grading Scale5
For students in grades 1-12, the numerical value upon which grades are based is as follows:
93-100 = A (Excellent)
85-92 = B (Good)
75-84 = C (Satisfactory)
70-74 = D (Poor but passing)
0-69 (Failure)
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Conduct
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is conducive to learning. Conduct
grades for students in grades K-12 will be reported as follows:
E = Excellent
S = Satisfactory
N = Needs Improvement
U = Unsatisfactory
Special Education
Students receiving special education services will receive reports and grades based on progress
toward goals stated in their Individualized Education Program (IEP).
IV. RESPONSIBILITY
A. The Memphis City Schools is responsible for informing students and parents/guardians about
grading policies and regulations; students and parents/guardians are responsible for becoming
knowledgeable with grading guidelines.
B. Principals are responsible for ensuring that all teachers are provided current information
pertaining to grading and assessment.
C. Teachers are responsible for determining student grades and accurately reporting information
for generating report cards.
D. The Department of Research, Evaluation, and Assessment is responsible for answering
questions concerning the interpretation of this policy.
E. The Superintendent is responsible for determining if this policy is followed.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Legal References: Cross References:
1. TRR/MS 0520-1-3-.05(3) 1. 4.602 Homework
2. TRR/MS 0520-1-3-.06 2. 4.603 Promotion, Retention, and Student Progress
3. TCA 49-1-302
4. TCA 49-2-203(b)(7)
5. Uniform Grading Policy 3.301 – TN State
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5.5001 Adult-to-Student Sexual Harassment Policy
Original Adoption: 03/15/93 Effective Date: 07/10/06
Revision Dates: 06/02/97; 07/10/06
I. PURPOSE
To ensure that students are provided an educational environment that is free of sexual
harassment.
II. SCOPE
This policy applies to all employees, contracted agents, and other third parties (including
volunteers, visitors, and parents).
III. POLICY STATEMENT
All students have the right to learn in an environment free of discrimination, which includes
freedom from adult-to-student sexual harassment. Therefore, the Memphis City Schools will not
tolerate adult - to-student sexual harassment in any form. MSC employees are prohibited from
engaging in behaviors that cause a student to believe that s/he must submit to unwelcome sexual
conduct in order to participate in a school program, or activity; that cause a student to believe
that the employee will make an educational decision based on whether or not the student submits
to unwelcome sexual conduct; or that creates an offensive, hostile, and/or intimidating
environment for the student. Students affected by sexual harassment shall be afforded avenues
for filing complaints which are free from bias, collusion, intimidation, or reprisal.
Adult-to-student sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination as set forth in federal law and
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. It is illegal and includes a range of behaviors,
from unwelcome remarks through sexual battery and rape. Thus, some types of adult-to-student
sexual harassment constitute criminal conduct and are subject to criminal penalties.
Adult-to-student sexual harassment includes unwelcome actions which cause a reasonable person
to feel uncomfortable or unsafe resulting in a learning environment which is offensive, hostile
and/or intimidating. It applies to opposite sex and same sex victims. Examples of sexual
harassment include, but are not limited to:
1. unwelcome sexual flirtation or sexual propositions
2. offensive jokes, drawings, cartoons, graffiti, pictures, or gestures
3. making graphic comments about a person's body or conduct
4. sexually insulting remarks about race, gender, socioeconomic status, disability, or sexual
5. orientation
6. spreading sexual rumors
7. cyber sexual harassment, including harassment through the use of the Internet or other
8. telecommunications technologies
6. cornering/blocking normal movements, threatening or stalking behavior
7. unwelcome physical contact including touching, patting, or grabbing a person or their
9. clothing
10. unwelcome person-to-person contact including bumping and/or rubbing against a person
11. sexually exposing oneself
12. sexual battery: making contact in sexual private area
13. rape
Some of these sexual behaviors also fall under laws addressing child sexual abuse and sexual
assault/battery. Therefore, an employee could be cited for violations of this policy as well as
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charged with sexual abuse and/or sexual assault/battery. Disciplinary action up to and including
dismissal will be taken against any employee who violates this policy. By federal statute, a
person who complains about sexual harassment is exercising a protected right. Any retaliation
against the complainant and/or any person reporting acts of adult-to-student harassment is illegal.
IV. RESPONSIBILITY
A. Each employee is responsible and held accountable for conducting activities in a manner
which will ensure compliance with this policy.
B. The principal or supervisor will be responsible for taking appropriate action on complaints of
alleged sexual harassment of students. The principal is also responsible for ensuring that all
students, faculty, and staff are aware that students have a right to be free of sexual harassment,
that retaliation of any kind is illegal, and that there are procedures for submitting complaints.
C. The Division of Labor Relations is responsible for conducting a confidential investigation of
the allegations.
D. Any questions concerning the interpretation of this policy should be directed to the Division
of Equity Compliance.
E. The Division of Equity Compliance is responsible for providing and/or coordinating training
on Title IX and Sexual Harassment issues.
F. The Superintendent is responsible for ensuring that this policy is followed.
Legal References: Cross References:
1. 1992 Supreme Court Decision (Franklin v.
Gwinnett County Public Schools)
2. TCA 39-13-501 et seq.
3. Tennessee Public Chapter 478
4. Title IX of the Educational Amendments
of 1972
1. 5.500 Employee Discrimination
2. 6.304 Student-to-Student Sexual
Harassment
3. 6.303 Interrogations and Searches
4. 6.409 Child Abuse and Neglect
5.5001 Adult-to-Student Sexual Harassment
Original Adoption: 06/02/97 Effective Date: 07/10/06
Revision Dates: 07/10/06
A. Division of Equity Compliance
The Division of Equity Compliance is responsible for developing policies prohibiting sexual
harassment and discrimination, disseminating information on student rights and informing staff
of timelines and procedures for students filing complaints of sexual harassment.
The Division of Equity Compliance shall conduct training sessions for supervisors/principals on
Title IX and sexual harassment issues.
B. Complaint Procedures
A student (parent/guardian) who feels that s/he has been a victim of adult-to-student sexual
harassment must immediately inform a teacher, counselor, principal, or may, at their option,
contact the Division of Labor Relations or Division of Equity Compliance to report a violation of
this policy. A teacher, counselor, or principal, who receives a complaint of harassment must
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immediately inform the principal/supervisor, who must file a complaint with the Division of
Labor Relations. The complaint must include the name, address, and telephone number of the
aggrieved victim (complainant); an explanation of the action or conduct complained of; and the
person responsible for the harassment. In addition, the principal will conduct an initial fact
finding investigation and submit the results of the fact finding investigation to the Division of
Labor Relations. The Division of Labor Relations shall immediately begin an investigation and
will attempt to complete its investigation as expeditiously as possible, but not beyond fifteen (15)
school days after receiving the complaint. The nature and scope of the investigation will be
determined on a case-by-case basis. The Division of Labor Relations will give a written decision
to appropriate staff. All employees must report any violations of this policy to their principal,
supervisor, or the Division of Labor Relations or Division of Equity Compliance. Failure to do
so may result in disciplinary action. Initiating an Appeal If either party (complainant or alleged
harasser) is dissatisfied with the decision of the Division of Labor Relations, an appeal may be
filed in writing with the Division of Equity Compliance for further investigation, if required, and
resolution. This appeal should be submitted within two (2) school days from receipt of the
decision of the Division of Labor Relations. Appeals should include: the name of the
complainant; the name of the alleged harasser; an explanation of the action or conduct being
complained; and a copy of the previous decision concerning the complaint. The Division of
Equity Compliance shall investigate the appeal and shall render a decision and recommendation
for resolving the complaint/appeal. A written notification shall be provided to appropriate staff
within five (5) school days after receipt of the complaint/appeal. The decision of the Division of
Equity Compliance shall be the final administrative decision.
Disciplinary Actions
The Division of Labor Relations shall render discipline in accordance with MCS policy. When
there is sufficient evidence to substantiate adult-to-student sexual harassment, the following
actions will be necessary:
1. disciplinary action must be taken against the offender commensurate with the offense;
2. counseling services must be offered to the victim; and
3. there should be a review of the need for increased vigilance on the part of staff,
modifications in student schedules, and any other action intended to protect the student
from future harassment.
C. Confidentiality
The privacy and anonymity of all parties and witnesses to complaints will be respected.
However, because an individual’s need for confidentiality must be balanced with obligations to
cooperate with police investigations or legal proceedings, to provide due process to the accused,
to conduct a thorough investigation or to take necessary action to resolve a complaint the identity
of parties and witnesses may be disclosed in appropriate circumstances to individuals with a need
to know.
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D. Non-Retaliation
Any attempt by a student or an employee to retaliate in any way against a person bringing a
charge is prohibited and will be treated as a separate incident to be reviewed.
E. Reporting Incidences of Child Abuse
Staff who have reasonable cause to know or suspect that any child has been abused are
responsible for immediately reporting such suspicions directly to the judge having juvenile
jurisdiction, the office of the chief law-enforcement official where the child resides or the
Department of Children Services.
Teacher Effectiveness Measure (TEM)
A Clear Definition and Valid Measures of Evaluation
The Teacher Effectiveness Measure (TEM) is the new measure for evaluating teachers. Because
it was critical that the TEM be a fair, valid, and reliable measure of effectiveness for all teachers,
it was developed by a working group largely comprised of MCS teachers, with input from their
colleagues, administrators, education experts, and stakeholders.
TEM Components
Historically, teachers have been evaluated by a single measure – classroom observations. The
TEM is more objective in that it includes multiple measures that result in an evaluation of the
whole teacher, creating multiple avenues for assessing
teacher performance which will ultimately promote
teacher and student growth. TEM looks at:
Growth in Student Learning
As mandated by the State of Tennessee, fifty percent of
a teacher’s evaluation will be determined by student
growth data. Thirty-five percent of the student growth
measure will be either the teacher’s Tennessee Value
Added Assessment System (TVAAS) data for teachers
of tested subject areas or the school’s TVAAS data for
teachers of non-tested subject areas. The other fifteen
percent of the student growth measure will be student
achievement data that will be selected by the teacher
from a menu of options provided by the State of
Tennessee.
Observation of Practice
MCS will implement more rigorous, objective classroom observations. Observers – principals
and other administratively certified district personnel- will be trained on how to use the new
MCS observation rubric to provide objective, behavioral-based, accurate assessments of teacher
performance. As mandated by the State of Tennessee, tenured teachers will be observed four
times each academic year; and pre-tenured teachers will be observed six times each academic
year.
Stakeholder Perceptions Surveys
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For the 2011 – 2012 school year, MCS will administer the TRIPOD Student survey to gain
insight into classroom instructional practices, the learning environment, and student engagement.
Students will complete this survey once per semester, Fall 2011 and Spring 2012. Data gathered
from this survey will be useful to teachers in that it will provide feedback on teacher
performance in vital areas that have been proven to show strong correlations with student
achievement.
Teacher Knowledge
For the 2011 – 2012 school year, MCS will be field-testing knowledge measurements for
determining what teachers know and understand in their particular subject areas. A teacher’s
subject area mastery is a critical foundation for effective teaching. Thus, we need to know how
deeply our teachers understand the content that they teach to their students. This school year
teachers will select the measure that will be used for their knowledge measurement from a menu
of options that will be provided in August 2011.
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TEACHER EVALUATION FORM
FOR SUBSTITUTES
DATE
SUBSTITUTE’S NAME
NAME OF REGULAR TEACHER
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1. WERE LESSON PLANS LOCATED IN THE TOP LERT-HAND DRAWER?
YES
NO
COMMENT
2. WERE INSTRUCTIONS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE LESSON ADEQUATE?
YES
NO
COMMENT
3. WHAT WOULD HAVE MADE YOUR DAY OF WORK AT CENTRAL MORE
PRODUCTIVE?
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CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
EMERGENCY CLASS COVERING FORM
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TEACHER’S NAME
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DATE
The following teachers have agreed to cover the classes below and have been given
materials to continue the instructional program. Please secure the signature of the
teacher(s) who has/have agreed to cover your class. Students are never left without
proper supervision.
PERIOD
SUBJECT
TEACHER
COVERING
CLASS
ROOM#
SIGNATURE OF
TEACHER
COVERING CLASS
HR
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
Period 5
Period 6
Period 7
REASON FOR LEAVING
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I WISH TO LEAVE AT _____________________ AND RETURN AT ______________.
I WISH TO LEAVE AT _____________________ AND WILL NOT RETURN.
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ADMINISTRATOR’S SIGNATURE
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TEACHER’S SIGNATURE
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Uniform Violation Form
Student’s Name:
Grade/Homeroom Section:
Date:
Reporting Teacher:
Block:
Please briefly describe the violation of the MCS Uniform Policy:
2010-2011 School Uniform Information
Tops (shirts, blouses) must be solid white, solid kelly or hunter green, with both collars and sleeves.
No black shirts
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Acceptable styles include Polo or golf-style shirts, Oxford or button-down dress shirts, turtlenecks, and
white blouses with Peter Pan collars.
Long sleeves and short sleeves are both acceptable.
Sleeveless tops are not acceptable.
T-shirts may only be worn as undergarments and must be solid white. All school uniform clothes must be
plain with no manufacturer’s logo, brand names, pictures, or insignias visible.
Bottoms (pants, walking shorts, skirts and jumpers) must be black, tan or navy blue.
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Acceptable pants styles include full-length dress pants, boot cut or straight-legged pants, cargo pants,
straight-legged capri pants, cropped pants and knee-length walking shorts
(straight- legged shorts that
are at the knee).
Skirts or jumpers must be knee-length or longer.
Denim jeans (of any color), tight-fitting or excessively baggy pants are NOT acceptable.
* Pants must fit at the waist. If belts are worn, they must be fitted at the waist and put through belt loops.
Shoes should not have heels higher than an inch and a half.
All athletic or tennis shoes, as well as boots, are acceptable.
All sandals must have a heel strap. No flip-flops are allowed.
No denim material may be worn as uniform clothing.
All uniform clothing must be plain without any manufacturer’s logos, brand
names, pictures, or insignias visible on the clothing.
Heavy coats, heavy jackets and raincoats are not covered by these regulations and are not to be worn
during the school day unless permitted by the principal for special circumstances.
Clothes that are not permitted include, but are not limited to, denim jeans; pedal pushers, and bell
bottoms; pants that are oversized; baggy pants, saggy pants, tights, or pants made of spandex; and
shoes with rollers/wheels.
All students are expected to comply with the MCS policy. However any additional accessories that pose a hazard
will not be permitted. Examples of inappropriate accessories include, but are not limited to the following items on or
about the person: headbands, hats, bandannas, wristbands, caps, hair combs, hair picks, scarves, nonprescription sunglasses.
In conclusion, any accessory deemed inappropriate or disruptive to the learning environment by administration will
not be permitted.
Office Use Only:
Action Taken: ______________________________________________________________
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_______________________________________________________________ Administrator
2012-2013
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Financial Procedures
Check Requests
When making purchases for the school, a check request is always used. If the cost of the items
requested is more than $50.00, three (3) bids should be shown at the bottom of the check request.
(PLEASE SEE SAMPLE). It is suggested that you use the best price, but if you have chosen a
vendor that has a higher price because of the quality of merchandise or convenience, please note
the reason for choosing vendor used. Upon completion, the check request should be submitted to
the financial secretary for the principal’s approval. Please present check requests 2 days in
advance if at all possible. Please state on your check request if you want check mailed to vendor
or placed in your box.
Purchase Orders
Purchase orders are used when you are charging merchandise to the school. Purchase orders are
numbered, and we are held accountable for each purchase order. If you are not sure of the exact
price of an item, please estimate and submit to financial secretary for approval by the principal.
When approval is obtained, item(s) may then be ordered. When item is received, you must see
financial secretary to sign the purchase order, releasing it for payment.
Reimbursement
Use of the check request and the bidding process ($50.00 or more) also apply to reimbursements.
A check request must be submitted to the financial secretary for approval by the principal before
making purchases to be reimbursed. Tickets for purchased items must be submitted before
reimbursement check can be processed. All receipts/charges and pertinent information must be
submitted before reimbursement check can be processed.
Fundraising
All fundraising projects must have prior approval of the principal. See financial secretary for
fundraising form. Fundraising projects must be completed before school ends for the year.
No fundraising projects will be approved to start after March 31. On all fundraising
projects, ten percent (10%) of the profit will be transferred to the general fund of the school. At
the end of all fundraisers, an Income Statement must be completed.
Handling of Money/Receipt Books
These instructions are to be followed in handling money collected as per the rules from the
Division of Internal Audits. If there are questions, please seethe financial secretary in the
financial office.
1. Money must be turned in to the financial secretary daily by 12:00 noon.
2. The receipt book must be brought in when money is turned in.
3. The financial secretary must have beginning receipt number and ending receipt number
from teacher’s receipt book for money being turned in to post to her financial record.
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4. The financial secretary must mark end of receipts in teacher’s receipt book with her
receipt number.
5. Receipts must total amount of money turned in each time.
6. The financial secretary will need to know the total for each account collected if you are
turning in money for more than one account at the same time. (Example: Textbook fines
$7.40 and Locker $4.00 totaling $11.40 for receipts 001 through 005.)
7. The financial secretary will furnish an envelope with listing sheet attached to your receipt
book for your use in turning in money.
8. When you collect money from a number of students and are not writing individual
receipts, a list of students’ names must be turned into the financial secretary for total of
money turned in with amount collected from each student shown on the list. (Write one
receipt for total amount.)
9. Bills cannot be paid from statements. The financial secretary must have the original
invoice received when buying or receiving items.
10. The financial secretary cannot cash any type of check for faculty or student. School’s
funds cannot be loaned because deposits must be made daily.
11. The financial secretary cannot sell stamps to either faculty or students.
12. Do not buy anything until you have approval (approved check request and/or purchase
order).
13. If turning in a large sum of coins, if not wrapped, please separate the coins to be counted.
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White Copy ……………Vendor
Yellow Copy …………..Office
Pink Copy …………… Requistioner/
Receiver
PURCHASE ORDER NO.
PURCHASE ORDER
Name of School
Central High School
Address
306 S. Bellevue
Purchased From:
Company Name
N o . 14986
Memphis, TN ZIP 38104
Date
8/18/97
101 Main Street
Memphis, TN 38101
Principal’s
Approval
Ordered by: John Brown
ACCOUNT NO.
107
QUANTITY
10
DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS
Name of item
Date 8/18/97
UNIT COST
TOTAL COST
10 00
100 00
I certify that the above goods were received
Date
SIGNATURE OF RECEIVER
Company
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Company
CHECK REQUEST
Central High School
306 S. Bellevue
Memphis, TN 38104
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: Name of Company or Person
ACCT
CODE
107
QUANTITY
10
DATE
DESCRIPTION OF GOODS OR SERVICES
Name of item
8/18/97
APPROXIMATE
COST
$100.00
Sufficient funds are available in the above account(s) to make the purchase.
Requisitioner’s Signature
John Brown
Principal’s Approval
Price Quote $100.00
Date
FOR OFFICE USE
P.O. NUMBER___________
COMPETITIVE BIDS TAKEN
Vendor Name
Company Name
Price Quote $100.00
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