Student Handbook

Student Handbook

2010-2011

Mike Parris., Director

108 Scalybark Road

Greenville, SC 29617

(864) 355-7400

FAX (864) 355-7407

The School District of Greenville County does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, handicap, religion, or national origin in its dealings with employees, students, the general public, application for employment, educational programs, activities, or access to its facilities.

A Message from the Director

Welcome to Enoree Career & Technology Center! It is my goal, that with your help, we will make Enoree Career and Technology Center the best career center in the state! I am looking forward to working with each of you to achieve this goal. It is my expectation that every student reaches and exceeds his/ her potential.

Many of you are coming to Enoree Career & Technology Center for the first time while others are returning to an environment with which you are familiar. It is our goal to keep you informed of the many events and opportunities taking place at Enoree Career & Technology during the 2010-2011 school year. It is also very important to us that you know the rules and procedures that must be followed to ensure your success. The handbook was designed to help you in those areas.

Please keep this copy of your student handbook as a reference for the entire year. Each student is responsible for the information contained in this publication.

My door is always open for any student who wishes to discuss anything about our school. Input from students, parents, as well as faculty members is vital to the continued improvement and success of our school. Get ready for a great experience and the best school year you have ever experienced!

Thank you for choosing Enoree Career & Technology Center!

Mike Parris, Director

Student Responsibilities

Behave in the classroom/shop as you would on the job - in an orderly manner.
Anyone who learns of someone making a threat to endanger lives or property should report it immediately to school officials.
Come to school every day unless you have a bonafide emergency.
Arrange to make up time or work missed. Arrive at school on time.
Begin work immediately, without waiting to be told to do so.
Work and study the full time allotted each class and shop session.
Prepare for class/shop activities before school so that time spent in school is productive.
Complete all assignments on or ahead of schedule and to the best of your ability.
Take responsibility and initiative for your own learning. Go beyond the minimum requirements.
Keep up with studies daily. Do not procrastinate or fall behind.
Take time each day to review the day's learning and prepare for tomorrow's lessons.
Put forth your best efforts on tests and performance evaluations, and learn from your mistakes.
Go beyond the walls of the classroom/shop and the covers of the textbooks. Seek additional references, visit job sites and talk to the practitioners in your field.-
Operate tools and equipment safely as instructed by your instructors.
Treat all tools, machines, equipment and training aids with respect and care.
Help your fellow students learn. Doing so will reinforce your own learning and develop your teamwork skills.

THE MISSION AND GOALS OF ENOREE CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER

The primary mission of Enoree Career and Technology Center is to promote and offer occupationally relevant curriculum for the students we serve.

The goals of Enoree Career and Technology Center are:

To provide the Enoree graduates with marketable skills for work in the real world.
To assist in reducing the number of dropouts by motivating students to higher levels of achievement through relevant vocational courses.
To provide career and technology guidance for prospective students.
To assist students in determining an occupational or career choice.
To work with business and industry in placing students on Jobs in the area for which they were trained.
To evaluate current programs and create new programs to better meet the needs of the students and community.
To develop proper work attitudes, safety habits and the understanding of proper work relationships with fellow workers.

PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES

The career centers are an integral part of the comprehensive educational system of Greenville County Schools. Each center provides more depth to the existing curriculum in the high schools by offering specialized training in various occupations. This training is not limited to acquiring skills for a specific occupation. We believe that students should have the opportunity to interact in the training environment so as to acquire skills that will help them become successful citizens in our community. We value the career and technology student as a vital and contributing member of our society.

THE MAJOR OBJECTIVES OF THE CAREER CENTERS ARE:

To provide relevant, quality career and technology training for all students in the district who desire such training

To aid students in job placement and to encourage them to continue their education at the post-secondary level

To promote the ideals of responsibility, adaptability, and the dignity of work in a democratic society

To be responsive to student needs for skill development as well as to the manpower needs of the local business and industrial community

2010-11 School Calendar

School Start/End Dates

First Day of school...............August 16

Last Day (half day)...................June 1

Student Holidays

Labor Day...................................... Sept. 6

Teacher Prof. Dev./Workday...... Oct.14-15

Thanksgiving Break................ Nov. 24--26

Winter Break.................... Dec. 20 – Dec. 31

Teacher Prof. Dev./Workday.......... Jan. 14

MLK Day ....................................... Jan. 17

Presidents’ Day ............................Feb. 21

Spring Break.................. April 18-22

Teacher Prof. Dev./Workday.......... May 30

Makeup Days

Makeup Day 1............................... April1

Makeup Day 2.................................April 4

Makeup Day 3................................ June 2

(*If day not needed, it becomes a student holiday)

Grading Periods

End 1st Quarter............................. Oct. 20

End 2nd Quarter ........................... Jan. 13

End 3rd Quarter..........................March 18

End 4th Quarter.............................. June 1

Report Cards Issued

1st Report Card............................. Oct. 27

2nd Report Card............................ Jan. 20

3rd Report Card...............................March 24

4th Report Card.............................. June 3

Enoree Career and Technology Center

10-11 Bell Schedule Rev. 1

9:00 Start of AM classes: All Private Vehicle Drivers and Riders to be in class. Bus Riders are to report directly to class upon arrival to Enoree.

10:00 1st Break starts (Cash / Parker, Monroe, Moyd, Shaleuly, Mantooth, Ward)

10:13 End of First Break

10:15 2nd Break starts (Anderson, Bowser, Bratton Campbell, McCraw)

10:28 End of Second Break

11:10 Clean up bell

11:20 Dismiss All Students

12:45 Start of PM classes: All Private Vehicle Drivers and Riders to be in class. Bus Riders are to report directly to class upon arrival to Enoree.

2:00 1st Break begins (Cash / Parker, Monroe, Moyd, Shaleuly, Mantooth, Ward)

2:13 End of First Break

2:15 2nd Break begins (Anderson, Bowser, Bratton Campbell, McCraw)

2:28 End of Second break

3:05 Clean up bell

3:15 Dismiss All Students

(Note: all time and assignments are subject to change)

The courses listed below charge a fee for items such as: text and workbooks, student kits, uniforms, certification exam registration fees, personal tools, and/or personal protection devices. Also, all Enoree students must be covered by either a family or school health/accident insurance policy.

Automotive Collision Technology……………………... $80.00 for respirator

Intro to Automotive Technology……………...…………$40.00 for coveralls

Building Construction…must buy Carpentry tools, Hammer Tape measure, etc. Cosmetology I …………………………………...............$365.00 for kit.

Cosmetology II …………………$175.00 for TB test and State Board Exam fee.

Early Childhood Education I & II………………………$20.00 for Program Uniform

Certified Nursing Assisting:…………...$112.00 for C.N.A. Exam, and name badge, and must purchase uniform & TB test

Pharmacy Tech……………………………………………$260.00 for software Graphic Communications Courses………………………….$15.00 for supplies

Law Enforcement I & II……………………………………. $15.00 for supplies

Sports Medicine Courses……………………………………$30.00 for supplies

Web Design………………………………………………….$20.00 for supplies

At all times student behavior should be refined and courteous. An indication of the cultural level of the school is the conduct of its student body at an assembly. Whether or not guests are present, each student is personally responsible for the impression made by the school as a whole.

Prior to an assembly, textbooks, and other such items are to be left in the classroom. Purses, billfolds, and other valuables should be taken with you to the assembly. Students will sit with their class.

When you are absent from school, you must turn excuse in to Attendance Clerk within 2 days of the absence.

TO BE COUNTED PRESENT YOU MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE AT LEAST HALF OF THE ASSIGNED PERIOD.

YOU MUST BE PRESENT 85 OF 90 DAYS IN EACH SEMESTER CLASS, and 170 OF 180 DAYS IN A YEAR LONG CLASS TO RECEIVE CREDIT.

The School District of Greenville County has adopted uniform rules to assure that students attend school regularly. Each day that students are not in school they are missing valuable instruction. All children are required to attend a public or private school beginning at age five and continuing until their seventeenth birthday. Students are counted present only when they are actually in school, on homebound, or are present at an activity authorized by the school principal.

Credit may be denied to students who miss more than five days of a 90 day one unit course or 10 days of a year long course, regardless of the grade earned.

Either with or without the knowledge of the parent, any absence by a student not meeting one of the conditions for an excused absence as defined above will count toward the cumulative limit of absences.

IF YOU ARE ABSENT: Upon returning to school, an excuse containing your name, date of absence, reason for absence, and parent's signature must be submitted to the Attendance Clerk in the front office. Failure to do this will result in an unexcused absence. Provide medical excuses whenever possible. Excuses must be provided within two working days of the absence or they will not be considered.

Provisions for make-up work shall be worked out with the teacher, but will not exceed more than five school days from the absence.

IF YOU ARE TO BE DISMISSED: All morning students who need an early dismissal after 11:30 should get the early dismissal from the home-based high school. Early dismissal notes should be taken to the Attendance Clerk in the front office for verification. Be sure that there is a phone number on the note. No student will be dismissed without phone verification with parent or guardian. All early dismissal re- quests must be verified by a parent/guardian. TO BE COUNTED PRESENT YOU MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE AT LEAST HALF OF THE ASSIGNED PERIOD.

IF YOU ARE ILL AT SCHOOL: A parent or guardian must be contacted in case of illness. Serious health related accidents/illnesses may be referred to the main office.

IF YOU ARE TARDY TO SCHOOL REPORT TO THE MAIN OFFICE BEFORE GOING TO YOUR CLASS.

5TH TARDY: SUSPENSION/Ride the bus for the remainder of the semester EXCUSES FOR TARDIES WILL BE DEALT WITH IN THE OFFJCE.

TO BE COUNTED PRESENT YOU MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE AT LEAST HALF OF THE ASSIGNED PERIOD.

Teachers will handle tardies from break. The first three consequences from above will apply to tardies from break. All tardies after the third will result in a written referral

Students will not be permitted to use instructors’ telephones. In case of sickness or an emergency, students should be sent to the Receptionist in the front office. Instructors are to determine if a student’s request for a call to be made is an emergency situation prior to sending to the office. Cell phones are not to be used during the school day. If cell phones are in sight anywhere in the school or work area during the school day, they will be confiscated and will be turned over to the Director. The Director will follow GCS Board policy concerning the return of cell phones to the parent or guardian. See page 12 for this policy.

Enoree Career and Technology Center takes photographs/videos for the purpose of making promotional displays, brochures, or multimedia presentations. Some of these pictures may be used in newspaper articles, television productions, annuals at the home high school, in web pages, or other publications created by Enoree Career and Technology Center. A parent/guardian signature on the Student Locator Card grants the parent/guardian’s permission for all photographs/videos taken during the school year.

Students who find articles are to turn them in to the main office. Items lost may be reclaimed upon proper identification

There are times that students must be in the halls during class time for various reasons. This should be kept to an absolute minimum. Whenever a student leaves any instructor’s department during class time, he/she must have a hall pass in his/her possession. Students may not leave class to conduct personal business with students in another class.

A student shall not enter a classroom or shop without the permission of the program’s instructor

At the assigned time each class will be escorted to the break area and must stay with their class and return to class together.

Students wishing to go to the restroom must sign in and out on the restroom sign out sheet.

Any time a student is out of class they must have a signed pass in their possession.

It is our hope that all students will take pride in the career center building and equipment. When your teacher issues equipment to you, it becomes your individual responsibility to see that it is used wisely, cared for properly, and returned in good condition. Remember that you will be charged for damage or loss. Use every safety rule in handling equipment and clean it after each use. Make sure that it is always returned to its proper place. We encourage students to be THINKING, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

A student's conduct is a personal matter that should be kept within reasonable bounds that apply equally to all members of the community. A student should have freedom and encouragement to express individuality in school in any way so long as this conduct does not intrude upon and endanger the freedom of others, especially upon the freedom of peers to receive instruction.

All students, on the other hand, should recognize the consequences of their conduct. This refers to their actions toward each other, to their language, to their dress, and their manners.

Students, both individually and in groups, should comply with school regulations and should recognize the authority of the teachers. Disobedience or open defiance of the teacher's authority shall constitute sufficient cause for disciplinary action and may result in suspension or expulsion from school. When, in the judgment of a teacher, an individual or group effectively challenges the teacher's authority to conduct meaningful instruction in a classroom through disruptive acts, abusive language, or threats of bodily harm, the teacher shall report such activity at once to the principal who is empowered to institute appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action.

The school administration has the right to search a student’s person and property (including the use of metal detectors, recorded video/audio, and drug dogs if deemed necessary) if there is a reasonable suspicion that drugs, weapons, dangerous or illegal or prohibited items, or stolen goods are likely to be found. (SC 59-63-1120) Lockers, which are school property, may be searched at any time by the administration and/or by a designee. Under SC law anyone who comes onto school grounds has been deemed to have consented to a search of their person and property.

Cell phones, CD or MP3 players are not to be used during the school day. If cell phones, CD or MP3 players are in sight anywhere in the school or work area during the school day, even if they are not turned on, they will be confiscated and the student will be disciplined according to the following GCS Board policy:

A person who finds a student in possession or use of a paging device in violation of this policy, must report the student to the school principal. The principal or his/her designee must confiscate the device. The device will be returned to the student's parent/legal guardian according to the terms set forth below. Confiscated cell phones must be returned to a parent/legal guardian prior to the end of the school year. A student who violates this policy regarding use and possession of paging devices is subject to discipline as follows.

First offense – confiscation of the paging device or mobile telephone and after a conference held the next school day with the parent/legal guardian, the paging device or mobile telephone will be returned to the parent/legal guardian. The parent/legal guardian must sign an agreement acknowledging their understanding of Board Policy JDCA and the penalties for subsequent violations.

Second offense - confiscation of the paging device or mobile telephone and after a conference with the parent/legal guardian, the paging device or mobile telephone will be returned to the parent/legal guardian 30 calendar days after the confiscation.

Third and subsequent offenses - confiscation of the paging device or mobile telephone and after a conference with the parent/legal guardian, the paging device or mobile telephone will be returned to the parent/legal guardian 60 calendar days after the confiscation

Enoree Career and Technology Center is not responsible for the security of any Cell phones, CD or MP3 brought into the school.

Note: this includes the use of cell phones when students are leaving the school building at the end of class.

One of the most important lessons education should teach is discipline. While it does not appear as a subject, it underlies the whole educational structure. It is the training that develops self-control, character, orderliness, and efficiency. It is the key to good conduct and proper consideration of other people.

An atmosphere of mutual respect between students and teachers is most conducive to good discipline. The general responsibility of discipline rests with the faculty. All faculty members have the authority and are expected to correct misconduct during any part of the school day or at any school function.

Assertive discipline will be used in each classroom at Enoree Career Center. Each teacher will develop class rules that will be approved by the Director, sent to parents, signed by the parents, returned to the teacher and will be kept on file in office as well as being placed on display in the classroom. Each violation of these rules will result in various consequences developed by the teacher and approved by the Director. Teachers are expected to maintain discipline in the classroom using the rules and consequences posted in their class.

The following rules regarding student conduct are in effect during the following times and in the following places.

Students who engage in an ongoing pattern of behavior that is disruptive to the orderly operations of the school shall be recommended for expulsion.

Disorderly conduct is defined as any activity in which a student engages that tends to impede orderly classroom procedures or instructional activities, orderly operation of the school or the frequency or seriousness of which disturbs the classroom or school.

The administration may apply sanctions in cases of disorderly conduct which may include, but are not limited to, the following.

Disruptive conduct is defined as those activities engaged in by student(s) which are directed against persons or property and the consequences of which tend to endanger the health or safety of themselves or others in the school. The administration may reclassify disorderly conduct (Level I) as disruptive conduct (Level II) if the student engages in the activity three or more times.

The administration may apply sanctions in cases of disruptive conduct which may include, but are not limited to, the following.

Criminal conduct is defined as those activities engaged in by students (whether or not they result in criminal charges) that result in violence to themselves or to another person or property or which pose a direct and serious threat to the safety of themselves or others in the school. These activities usually require administrative actions which result in the immediate removal of the student from the school, the intervention of law enforcement authorities and/or action by the Board.

Whenever a student is engaging or has engaged in activities including, but not limited to, one of the acts specified below, while on school property or at a school sanctioned or sponsored activity which a principal or his/her designee has reason to believe may result, or has resulted, in injury or serious threat of injury to a person or to his/her property, the principal or his/her designee is required to notify law enforcement officials.

Acts for which principals must recommend students for expulsion include, but are not limited to, the following:

Additional acts for which principals may recommend students for expulsion include, but are not limited to, the following:

The principals must recommend students for expulsion if they have committed offenses which are underlined above. If a student commits an offense that is not underlined, the principals may recommend the student for expulsion when the circumstances warrant it. The administration may apply sanctions in cases of criminal conduct which may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. All parking lots during the school day. Permission must be obtained from the administration to enter parking lots during the school day.

3. All remote areas of the campus, including ball fields, are off limits to students.

4. Students are not allowed to enter buildings prior to 8:30am with the exception of Cosmetology students who are to report directly to the classroom upon arrival to school.

Note: When leaving the school, all students must exit the school using the front entrance.

School is not a place for students to show affection. Other than holding hands, public displays of affection are in poor taste. Faculty members are required to refer students, parental conferences will be held and/or discipline administered for students who violate the policy

All students and employees must avoid any action or conduct that could be viewed as sexual harassment or inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature. This includes any action or conduct communicated or performed in person, in writing or electronically. Sexual harassment or inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature directed at students, either male or female, by District employees, other students, volunteers or third parties associated with schools is strictly prohibited. Such conduct is considered a violation that is disorderly, disruptive, and/or criminal in nature and will not be tolerated. Any employee who engages in such conduct may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including a recommendation for termination. A student who engages in such conduct may be disciplined up to and including expulsion.

Any student who believes he/she has been subjected to sexual harassment or inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature by an employee, another student, a volunteer, or a third party, is encouraged to file a complaint in accordance with JCA/JCA-R. A parent may also file a complaint on behalf of his/her child. Students will not be subject to retaliation or reprisal for having filed a complaint.

The primary objective of Greenville County Schools is to provide a world- class instructional program and learning opportunity for every student. The personal appearance of every student is an important component of establishing a safe environment for optimal learning and respect for one another.

Students are expected to dress in an appropriate manner while on Greenville County School property or representing the school. Personal appearance shall be such that it does not disrupt student work or school order, become distractive to other students, or violate health and safety guidelines.

Greenville County School District establishes the following requirements for school dress code policies for students:

The administration will make the final judgment on the appropriateness of clothing and/or appearance and reserves the right to prohibit students from wearing any articles of clothing or other items which lead to or may foreseeably result in the disruption of or interference with the school environment. In the event the administration determines a student’s dress is inappropriate for school in accordance with this policy, the administration will either require the student to change or will inform the student not to wear the garment to school again. Repeated violations of the dress code will be treated as disruptive behavior in violation of the District's Behavior Code.

The director has authority from the School Board to determine when dress or appearance does not meet school standards, and may send students home or apply punishment for failure to follow school rules. The administration reserves the right to make judgment on the appropriateness of student dress and that decision is final. Any student who comes to school improperly dressed will not be allowed to attend class and class time missed will be unexcused. The student will be expected to change the mode of dress prior to returning to class.

Schools and other school system locations are profanity free zones. Obscene, vulgar, and profane expressions of any kind are prohibited. Any student using profanity while on school system property, attending a school-sponsored or representing the school or school system will face appropriate disciplinary action as outlined by the Code of Conduct.

Any person(s) on school grounds must understand that most drug abuses are not only breaches of school discipline but are unlawful, which in many cases will necessitate referral to an appropriate agency in addition to any action taken in keeping with the district's discipline code.

It is against the policy of Greenville County Schools to use any type of tobacco product on school property. Doing so will result in disciplinary action.

For safety and supervision purposes students are to be picked up and dropped off in the front of the school only. Students may not be dropped off or picked up in the back or side of the school.

Parking a student’s vehicle at Enoree Career and Technology Center is a privilege. This privilege can be revoked at any time for unacceptable behavior. Administration has the right to search any vehicle on the school campus. Student parking is located in the front of Enoree Career Center. All student vehicles must be registered for a fee of $10 and must display an ECTC parking permit at all times. Students who wish to only ride in a private vehicle with another student may purchase a “Riders Permit” for $5. Student must provide proof of insurance and have a valid South Carolina driving license in order to register their vehicle. Students will not take vehicles beyond the student parking lot without written permission from the office. Temporary parking permits are available to cover emergencies. Unregistered vehicles are subject to being towed and impounded. Students are responsible for all items in automobiles that they drive on to school property. Confiscation of tobacco, illegal drugs, unauthorized medications, alcohol, and weapons (including but not limited to knives and guns), whether in plain sight or discovered as a result of a search by school or law enforcement officials, will result in a recommendation of expulsion for the student. Cars without parking permits may be booted. Students are not to park in the teacher's parking area. Students must exit their vehicles immediately after arriving on campus. Students are not permitted to loiter in the parking lot at any time. (Students are reminded to roll up their windows and lock their doors.) The school makes every effort to protect vehicles and property of students; however, the school is NOT responsible for thefts and/or vandalism to vehicles.

Vehicles should not be driven in a reckless manner or in excess of 10 MPH on campus. All radio/tape player/CD volume must adhere to the guidelines of Greenville County's Noise Ordinance. Pedestrians have the right of way at all times. Students may not park in the visitor parking spaces or fire lanes. Violation of these provisions will result in the loss of parking privileges and the privilege of operating motor vehicles on campus and/or other disciplinary action.

1. Keep permit cards in their possession at ALL times when in private vehicles and present during periodic permit checks by Enoree Career and Technology Center Staff.

2. Display Enoree Hangtag on mirror facing outward. If more than one vehicle will be driven, a hangtag is not required for each vehicle, however the hangtag must always be displayed in any vehicle driven to Enoree.

4. Abide by all State and Local Traffic Laws and drive in a safe and courteous manner. Maximum speed limit on campus is 10 mph.

5. Report to class immediately upon arrival. No loitering in student parking area.

6. Once on campus, students may not leave campus unless they sign out in front office.

7. Place trash, food, drinks, and etc. in the trash receptacles or leave in vehicle.

10. Abide by School Discipline Codes and by State and District Policies concerning tobacco, drugs, and alcohol.

11. Park vehicle in student parking area in a manner for orderly departure after class. Back into spaces at curbs and park to pull forward from center spaces.

13. No student vehicles will be allowed to drive beyond the front of the school. Special permission must be obtained from the Director and a special pass must be displayed if a vehicle in to be driven beyond the front of the school.

14. Arrive to Enoree Career and Technology Center and park in time to be in their classes when the bell rings. Students who arrive on campus after the bell rings as well as those walking to the building or in hallway when bell rings must report to the office for tardy pass to class.

15. Accept consequences for excessive Unexcused Tardies due to vehicle mechanical failure, stopping for gas, oversleeping, traffic delays, waiting for driver to arrive, etc. NOTE: AFTER THE 3RD TARDY RIDING/DRIVING PRIVLEDGES WILL BE SUSPENDED FOR 5 DAYS. AFTER THE 4th TARDY RIDING/DRIVING PRIVLEDGES WILL BE SUSPENDED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SEMESTER.

Passengers will not be permitted to ride with another student unless they have received permission following the same procedure as the driver. Student with passenger permits are not allowed to drive. Students and passengers driving or riding to Enoree from their home school are to come directly to campus. Unscheduled stops are not permitted. Students who drive to the career center in the afternoon should not return to their home high school at the end of the day without prior permission.

The student and the parent/guardian understand that Greenville County Schools will not be responsible for any accident, vandalism, or stolen property that may occur in the operation of an automobile by the student.

The driving or riding permit card must be carried by the student at all times so that it may be shown to any administrator upon request.

If these regulations are violated, the approved permit may be revoked by a written notice to the student and the parent/guardian. The revocation maybe made by either the high school principal or the career center director. Violation of a revoked permit may result in suspension and possible expulsion. There will be no refunds for parking permits, Students are not allowed to return to the parking lot during class without permission from the office.

3. Students must not throw things out of the windows nor extend any part of their body out of the window.

4. Students are not to smoke, drink, eat, bring radios or CD’s, or use profanity while on the bus.

5. Students should not be so loud as to distract the driver and possibly cause an unsafe driving condition.

6. Students must not talk to the driver while the bus is moving except in an emergency.

10. Students are not to switch from one bus to another without permission from an administrator or the supervisor of bus transportation.

11. Students must get off the bus at their regular bus stop, unless arrangements have been made with the bus supervisor or an administrator after contact with the parent.

13. Students will reimburse the Department of Education for any vandalism done to their seat.

14. The administration has the authority to deny any student the privilege of riding a school bus for cause. When a director is notified about a problem, he can

1. First offense- Warning - with the exception of smoking, fighting, or other serious offenses.

3. Third offense - from two to three weeks suspension from riding the bus, but not less than two weeks.

4. If after the third offense, a student’s misconduct persists, he can be suspended from riding the bus for the remainder of the school year.

The administration will notify parents in writing, on the school bus discipline notice, of all complaints received and actions taken. The administration will continue this effort and join both parent and passengers to do their part in this very important responsibility of transporting students to and from school safely.

Field trips are encouraged in order to provide for students the experience needed to relate their vocational education to the real WORLD OF WORK. Since field trips are an integral part of the classroom work, all students are expected to participate in the field trip. No student will be allowed to remain at school while the rest of the class is on the field trip. Field trip permission forms must be brought in prior to the day of the field trip. No phoned in permissions will be acceptable for any field trip. These field trips may be made to area business/industries, to actual job sites, to student work projects, or to other selected places. A dress code appropriate for the field trip will be enforced. Travel will be by school van or school bus. Smoking or the use of tobacco in any form will not be permitted on school vehicles during field trips. All school policies, regulations and rules are in effect during field trips.

Greenville County Schools issues academic reports four times each year. Each report covers a nine week period. Report cards are sent home with the students. In addition, the teacher will issue a progress report. The following grading scale is used in reporting to parents:

No student will be admitted late to school on exam days without a medical excuse or other extreme conditions as approved by the principal. Students who do come late to school on exam days will take the exam after the exam hour. Posted exams (semester and year end) may not be made up without a doctor's excuse.

Student of the Month: Each instructor will select one Student of the Month beginning in September and continuing through April. (Only one outstanding student per instructor) This award will be based on the student’s achievement in the instructor’s program. The students’ names will be announced over the school PA system, and their pictures will be mounted on display boards located near the front entrance.

Director’s Honor Roll: (A Honor Roll) Students who have an average of 93 or higher during the nine weeks grading period will be listed on Enoree Career and Technology Center Director’s Honor Roll. These students will also be honored with special incentives provided by the administration at the end of each nine weeks period.

National Technical Honor Society: Students who meet the following criteria are eligible for induction Enoree Career and Technology Center chapter of the National Technical Honor Society:

· Have completed or be enrolled in at least two units of credit at Enoree Career and Technology Center

· Have a 90 or above average in coursework attempted at Enoree Career and Technology Center

· Receive the recommendation of an Enoree Career and Technology Center faculty member

9-Weeks Perfect Attendance: These students will also be honored with special incentives provided by the administration at the end of each nine weeks period.

Honor’s Day is held during the last month of school annually. The purpose of this day is to recognize those deserving students. Awards given include:

6. The “Enoree Career and Technology Center Overall Most Outstanding Student Award” (Plaque)

The Outstanding Student Award is presented to the overall outstanding student in each program. (Selected by Instructor. Only one outstanding student per instructor)

The “Director’s Award” is presented to selected students who have improved the most in their program or have overcame obstacles while at this school (Submitted by the Instructor, selected by the Director.)

Perfect Attendance Awards are presented for one-year and two-year perfect attendance. To be eligible, a student must attend Enoree Career and Technology Center for both semesters of the school year. (Selected by Counselor).

Scholarship Awards are presented to those students pursuing post-secondary training within their respective trade area. (Submitted by Instructor, selected by the Scholarship Committee.)

Enoree Career and Technology Center Overall Most Outstanding Student Award Plaque is presented to a senior who have completed at least four units at Enoree Career and Technology Center. Recipients will be nominated by the instructors and selected by a committee. This award is based on outstanding performance in school related activities, leadership, and citizenship.

The Counselor at the center is available to help students in making career choices as well as to provide counseling with personal problems or other school needs. The counselor at the center works closely with the high school counselors to assist all students in career and technology course selection. All counseling services are available to each student enrolled at the center.

Address and phone number changes need to be reported to the guidance office so that changes may be made in the computer.

A student and his parent have a federal statutory right to review all official school related records, files, and data directly related to the student. Records will be made available to parents and students within a reasonable amount of time from the time of the request. Should the parent or the student dispute the accuracy or believe that the students rights have been violated, the parent is to be provided a hearing to challenge the disputed information. Students eighteen (18) or older may have access to their records without parental permission.

If a student becomes seriously ill or injured at school, he/she will report to the Main Office. No medication can be given to students. Students who are ill cannot be dismissed without verbal parent permission. Parents of students who are ill will be contacted. Students who are ill must either have someone pick them up or return to class.

If you have an accident while at the center, report IMMEDIATELY to your teacher. He or she will administer first aid, send you to the health room, file an accident report, and follow up to insure that proper care is taken of the injury. If you are insured under a plan other than the school plan, you should report the injury to your insurance company.

Every student enrolled at the center must be insured against accidental death or injury. All students will be asked to have their parents sign a form confirming insurance coverage. Insurance coverage under a parent's policy or school insurance coverage is required of all career center students. School insurance may be purchased at the home high school.

According to the South Carolina Code 59-1-390 in reference to protective eye devices, students are required to wear protective eye devices at all times while they are in the shop/lab. This law applies to every pupil and teacher in any public school participating in a vocational shop or laboratory involving use of or exposed to:

Ø Milling sawing, turning, shaping, cutting, or stamping of any solid materials

Students will become very familiar with this law and its importance to laboratory safety. The wearing of protective eye devices is required during shop/lab activities at Enoree Career and Technology Center. Parents are requested to impress upon your son/daughter the importance of wearing protective eye devices.

The initial pair of eye protection glasses shall be paid for through the regular course fees. Replacement of eye protection due to loss or damage shall be at the student’s expense. The cost of replacement eye protection glasses will be $4.00.

The School District of Greenville County does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment and employment in, any of its programs or activities on the basis of sex, handicap, or other unlawful criteria such as age, race, religion, or national origin. Complaints about discrimination on the basis of sex, handicap, or other unlawful criteria should be taken to the local building principal or immediate supervisor with the objective of resolving the matter informally. If a complaint cannot be resolved in this manner, established grievance procedures should be used. Student grievance procedures should be used. Student grievance procedures are set forth in District Rule JCE, and Employee grievance procedures are available in any principal’s office.

The School District of Greenville County has developed a computer network that connects all schools to each other, the District Office, and the Internet. “Acceptable use” of this network is use that is consistent with the instructional goals of the district. The District takes precautions by using filtering software to keep inappropriate Internet sites out of the classroom. Electronic teaching and learning tools and online access are designed to support your education. If you break “acceptable use” rules, you may lose the privilege to use both classroom computers and/or the Internet. Further disciplinary and/or legal action may be taken at the discretion of school administration.

Please note that students who do not have access to the internet will not be able to access web based programs that teachers may be using in class. Violation of any of the terms or conditions will result in disciplinary action.

A copy of the District’s “Acceptable Use” agreement will be sent home with students in its entirety. Students agree to the terms and conditions contained in this policy upon signing for the school handbook.

The main office is a business office at all times; therefore, students are to remain outside the office area at all times and must have a signed pass from their teacher to come to the office.

Parents and community members are always welcome. All visitors are required to come to the front office and present a picture ID. Unauthorized visitors on campus are subject to trespassing charges. If a strange person is observed in school, notify the administration immediately. Former students and any other visitors will not interrupt classes, take teachers away from class instruction, or interfere with the normal work day of teachers. Former students and visitors may see teachers between 11:05am – 12:45pm or after 3:10 pm unless an appointment is made ahead of time. NO visitors passes will be issued on testing days or immediately prior to holidays. Appointments can be made in the front office.

ALL VISITORS MUST FIRST REPORT TO THE OFFICE. PLEASE HAVE YOUR GUEST SIGN IN AND RECEIVE A VISITOR PASS.

All students transferring from school or dropping out of school must have their home school and parent's permission, and must secure clearance from the guidance counselor at Enoree. All textbooks and materials must be cleared with the instructor.

Emergency drills are a serious matter. Make sure that you are familiar with the fire drill instructions posted near the door in each classroom/shop. When the signal for an emergency drill is given, rise quickly and go quietly and orderly in single file to the location for that emergency. Complete silence is necessary in the event vocal instructions are necessary.

A planned program for the evacuation of all personnel and students exists in our Emergency Preparedness Program. A chart showing the evacuation plan will be posted in each area of the school building. In addition the procedures to be followed are listed in each teacher’s handbook, and it is the teacher’s responsibility to inform each student of these procedures. Students should be aware of this procedure and know how to evacuate the building in case of an emergency.