MATTIE T. BLOUNT HIGH SCHOOL

Mr. C. Jerome Woods Principal

Dr. Alesha Ferrell Assistant Principal

Mrs. Jacinda Hollins Assistant Principal

Mr. Timothy Hale Assistant Principal

The Look, The Feel, The Act

TEACHER HANDBOOK

2014-2015

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MATTIE T. BLOUNT HIGH SCHOOL

EIGHT MILE, ALABAMA

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of the faculty and staff of Blount High School is to develop a literate, self-disciplined and

productive member of society by utilizing an effective, caring, and dedicated faculty and staff offering

students a variety of learning experiences within a safe environment conducive to learning.

MOTTO

WE ARE FAMILY: EDUCATED, DEDICATED, MOTIVATED

PHILOSOPHY

THE LOOK, THE FEEL, THE ACT

ALMA MATER

Dear Blount High, we love thee; our hearts are open wide,

To honor and cherish thee, and to hold your standards high.

Alma Mater, we love you, your campus beauty green;

Within your walls of wisdom, our hearts will always lean.

You gave us the guidance, that will always lead us through;

We’ll ever remember you, in all we say and do.

Dear Blount High, we’ll uphold thee, the purple and white so true,

Our spirit and vitality will always live for you.

C. JEROME WOODS, PRINCIPAL

Dr. Alesha Ferrell, Assistant Principal

Jacinda Hollins, Assistant Principal

Timothy Hale, Assistant Principal

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FOREWORD

This handbook has been prepared for distribution to all staff members of Blount High School. This

handbook includes the daily schedules of BHS and the local school policies governing the work of the

Board of School Commissioners for public schools of Mobile County. It should be a valuable tool for each

staff member and especially to those who are new to the Mobile County Public School System.

In addition to this handbook, all staff members should familiarize themselves with the policies of the Board

of School Commissioners for the public schools of Mobile County, Alabama. Copies of this book may be

found in the office.

This handbook cannot be considered complete, nor can the contents be considered permanent—additions

and modifications will be necessary from time to time. It is expected that the written policies, regulations,

and other information included in this handbook will prove to be useful and should be adhered to by all

staff members.

The Mobile County Public School System does not discriminate in its education and employment programs

on the basis of religion, age, race, color, national origin, gender, marital or parental status, and disability.

This district complies with all federal and state laws and regulations regarding discrimination. Inquiries

regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed as follows. For student inquiries,

contact Terrence S. Mixon, Student Services P.O. Box 1327, Mobile, Alabama 36633, or call (251) 221-

4245. For employee inquiries, contact George Smith, Employee Relations Administrator, P.O. Box 1327,

Mobile, Alabama 36633, or call (251) 221-4531.

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Contents

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY AND PARTICIPATIO.………………………….………………………………………...7

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION……………………….…………………………………………………7

ACADEMICS FIRST………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7

ACTIVITIES DURING THE SCHOOL DAY……………………………….……………………………………………………8

SCHOOL ACTIVITY CALENDAR……………………….…………….………………………………………………………..8

STUDENT ATTENDANCE……………………….………………………………………………………………………………8

Student Attendance (Office Procedures)………………………..……………………………………….…………………………8

Student Attendance (classroom teacher)……………………….…………………………………………………………………..9

TARDY POLICY…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….9

PROGRESS REPORTS.……………………….…………………………………………………………………….…………….10

BUILDING BASED STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM (BBSST) See Response to Intervention (RTI)………………………...…..10

EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS/EXCURSIONS.……………………….………………………………………………………..11

E-MAIL……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12

DRESS CODE (faculty/staff)……………………….……………………………………………………………………………..12

Dress Code Restrictions………………………...………………………………………………………………………………….13

FACULTY MEETING SCHEDULES……………………….……………………………………………………………………13

Other Meeting Schedules……………………….………………………………………………………………………………….13

LEE VS. MACON CONSENT DECREE……………………….………………………………………………………………...14

MEDIA AND SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS……………………….………………………………………………………….14

NON-EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETIC AND BAND ACTIVITIES……………………….……………………14

EVALUATIONS……………………….………………………………………………………………………………………….14

COURSE SYLLABUS……………………….……………………………………………………………………………………14

GRADING PROCEDURES……………………….………………………………………………………………………………14

RESPONSIBILITY OF TEACHERS……………………….……………………………………………………………………..14

COMMENT LIST FOR REPORT CARDS……………………….………………………………………………………………15

EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES……………………………………………………………………………………………15

INCOMPLETE GRADES……………………….………………………………………………………………………………...15

STATE SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS……………………….………………………………………………………………….15

SERIOUS ILLNESS……………………….………………………………………………………………………………………15

GRADE CORRECTIONS PROCEDURES……………………….………………………………………………………………15

GUIDELINES……………………….……………….…………………………………………………………………………….15

RESIDENTIAL CARE……………………….……………………………………………………………………………………15

PROCEDURES……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………16

Bookkeeping Procedures……………………….………………………………………………………………………………….17

Clocking in and out…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….17

Employee Absences……………………………………………………………………………………………………………18

Money Handling Procedures……………………………………………………………………………………………………18

Appendix A: Protocol for Unexcused Absences……………………….………………………………………………………….19

Appendix B: Forms…………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….20

Attendance Summary

Auditorium

BHS/PST Weekly Assessment Analysis

BHS/PST Weekly Assessment Analysis Pt 2

Bus Driver Report

Cycle of Instruction Lesson Plan

Discipline Referral

Discrepancy of Attendance

Educational Excursion and Bus Authorization Form

Educational Excursion Volunteer Authorization Form

Emergency and Health Information Form

Event Schedule/Ticket Sales

Extended/ Overnight Excursion Permission Form

Field Trip Permission Form

HR-124 (Application for Leave

Notification of Non-School Sponsored Excursion Form

PLCIA

Purchase Order

Sign-In Log for Administrator

Special Education Analysis

Technology Request Forms

Trip Request Justification

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M.T. BLOUNT HIGH SCHOOL

DIRECTORY

Name Extension

Mr. Woods 12001

Mr. Hollins 12016

Mr. Hale 12015

Dr. Ferrell 12017

Mrs. Taylor 12002

Ms. Walker 12012

Ms. Johnson 12010

Mrs. Brady 12009

Mrs. Davis 12007

Mrs. Dunning 12006

Mrs. Veale 12013

Mrs. White 12004

Library Circulation Desk 12020

Mrs. Rashid 12003

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ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY AND PARTICIPATION

For the purpose of definition, athletic events are defined as those recognized and sanctioned by the Alabama

High School Athletic Association. Other extra-curricular activities are defined as those that are sanctioned

by a public school, which are not related to a student’s academic requirements or success in a course(s).

Regular curricular activities are defined as those that are required for satisfactory course completion.

School sponsors are required to submit a request for each curricular activity that occurs outside the regular

school day and/or school to the principal, superintendent, and the local Board of Education for approval.

Each request for full participation by all students, regardless of academic standing in a curricular activity,

shall be granted if the principal, superintendent, and the local Board of Education approve it as an extension

of a course’s requirement(s) and it is a sanctioned event by a state/national subject matter association.

Student participation in extracurricular activities through math, science, band and other courses offered by

the school at events such as athletic events (pre-game, halftime, or other breaks), club conventions,

Christmas parades, amusement park trips and competitions, trips by tour companies, performances at

various meetings, etc. are extracurricular and students who are academically ineligible under this policy

shall not be allowed to participate.

If a performance is included as part of the curriculum the student must meet Academic First Regulations in

order to perform. Students who fail to meet eligibility requirements may be required to complete additional

assignments in lieu of performance requirements to receive credit. See Extra-curricular Activity

Participation for eligibility requirements.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION

ACADEMICS FIRST Effective for all students in grades 8-12 beginning with the 1999-2000 school year, eligibility for

participation in extracurricular activities shall be determined by grades earned during the previous school

year and the summer school following that year, and shall remain in effect for each succeeding year in the

same format as described herein and as is specifically provided below.

Definitions

1. Extracurricular activities associated with athletics are defined as those recognized and sanctioned

by the Alabama High School Athletic Association, and other extracurricular activities are defined

as those that are sanctioned by a public school which are not related to a student’s academic

requirements or success in a course.

2. Regular curricular activities are defined as those that are required for satisfactory course

completion.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Students entering grades 10-12 must for the last two semesters of attendance and summer school,

if applicable, have a passing grade and earn the appropriate number of credits in each of six (6)

Carnegie units of credit, including four (4) credits from the four (4) core subjects composed of

English, science, social studies and mathematics with a composite numerical average of 70.

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Students entering grades 8 and 9 must, for the last two semesters of attendance and summer

school, if applicable, have a passing grade in five (5) subjects with a composite numerical

average of 70 with all other rules applying the same as to students in grade 9-12.

2. Physical education may count as only one (1) unit per year.

3. No more than two (2) Carnegie units may be earned during summer school. If the unit(s) or

subject(s) is/are repeated in summer school, the higher numerical grade for the unit(s) or

subject(s) may be used to compute the composite grade average.

ACTIVITIES DURING THE SCHOOL DAY

Because students must receive 140 hours of instruction to receive a Carnegie unit, the following activities

are thought to be most appropriate for student participation during non-instructional time (before or

after school): activities which are purely social in nature, such as parties and dances.

SCHOOL ACTIVITY CALENDAR

In order to protect instructional time, a master calendar of school events will be posted and available for

teachers to use in planning instructional time. The master calendar will contain information about testing

field trips, homecoming, and other events that might disrupt class time. The calendar will be printed and

distributed monthly.

School activities are planned one year in advance. All dates should be submitted to Mr. King by the

last day of the school year for consideration for the next school year.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE

STUDENT ATTENDANCE (OFFICE PROCEDURES)

Special permission notes or letters with an administrator's signature should be coded "O."

Chronic Illness Letters should be given to the teacher to be sent to the office to be filed in the student's

file. These letters should be updated every school year. The student should bring a note from a parent or

guardian on every absence and the absence should be coded “D.” Notes must be turned in within two (3)

days of the student's return to school to be counted as an excused absence.

Teachers should record tardies for students who report to their class with a tardy pass up to 7:30

a.m. Tardies to school after 7:30 a.m. are placed in the computer by Ms. Walker the Attendance Clerk.

Sponsors should place a list of the names of students on field trips in teacher’s boxes before the day of the

field trip and report any student that did not attend the field trip the next day to teachers. Please check

this list when reporting absences. Suspension days are excused absences.

Suspensions will be coded “S” in the computer by office personnel.

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STUDENT ATTENDANCE (CLASSROOM TEACHER)

Each classroom teacher should keep an accurate record of student absences and code the roll P, S, U, D,

O when students bring blue slips.

Notification of Absence forms should be filled out by classroom teachers for students likely to lose credits

due to excessive absences (more than four (4) unexcused per term; more than two (2) for ½ credit

classes). Turn these in to attendance clerk.

Teachers should check Information Now for students who are not present in class and not absent from

school. Students whose absence from class cannot be accounted for should fill out the Discrepancy of

Attendance Form (SS-415) and submit to appropriate assistant principal.

Make-up policy for work missed due to an excused absence:

1. Students must request make-up work upon returning to school.

2. Students should be given a reasonable amount of time to make-up missed work.

An emergency substitute teacher’s file should be maintained so that student attendance can be checked.

Students requesting non-emergency early dismissals should be sent to the office first block with a note

from parents. Early dismissals must be turned in to the office by 8:30.

Four (4) tardies constitute one absence.

See summary of Attendance Procedures in Appendix B

TARDY POLICY

A student is tardy if he/she is not inside the room when the tardy bell rings. Students who are tardy must

report to the tardy station and should return to class with the appropriate pass.

Teachers will record the tardy as unexcused. Four tardies equal one unexcused absence and will be used

as a factor in determining class credit. Students start each semester with a “clean slate” of tardies in

each class. If a teacher detains a student for any reason, it is imperative that the teacher gives the

student a pass to his/her next class.

PROGRESS REPORTS

Teacher reports will be printed by individual teachers and given to each student at weeks three and six.

After week nine, students will receive their quarterly report card.

Teachers will have each student sign a Progress Report Sheet for their section indicating that they have

received it. These signature sheets must be turned in at the designated time. Additional reports to parents

may be designed and approved by the principal. Communication is essential to the educational process

and is encouraged whether through letters, reports, conferences, or phone calls. Keep a record or log of all

parental contacts on the Title 1 Parent Contact Log that is to be turned in each quarter.

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BUILDING BASED STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM (BBSST) SEE RESPONSE TO

INTERVENTION (RTI)

EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS/EXCURSIONS

When planning a field trip, the following guidelines and procedures are listed to assist the principal in

granting permission to teachers to take students on designated educational field trips/excursions. It is the

field trip teacher’s responsibility to take students on field trips that are not in danger of failing.

All education excursions in which students are taken away from the school campus shall receive the

approval of the principal.

Requests for educational excursions shall be typed on Form C-103.

Teachers shall not publicize/finalize arrangements without first receiving notice of approval from the

principal.

Students participating in educational excursions shall furnish authorization forms signed by their parent or

guardian for each excursion. For those students who do not participate in the education excursion,

provision shall be made for learning to continue at school.

Students shall not be deprived of the opportunity to participate in educational excursions because of the

parent’s or guardian’s inability to pay the assessed fee. Local schools will provide the fee for students

unable to pay for in-county field trips. Costs shall not be passed on to students who can pay. Some

schools may establish scholarship funds for this purpose.

The adult/student ratio for students participating in educational in-county excursions will be one (1) adult

to twenty (20) students to have adequate supervision. Thought should be given to the selection of

chaperones. Teachers who are not directly associated with the field trip event should not be allowed to

serve as chaperones.

In-county educational excursions should be planned and conducted in a manner that would allow students

to be back at school for lunch. However, if the distance, length, and purpose of an educational excursion

necessitate eating away from school, arrangements can be made with the school lunchroom for sack

lunches or parents may choose to provide lunches from home. .

Any school system school sponsored activities are pre-approved and have blanket approval. Examples:

Scholar’s Bowl, SECME, arts productions, and athletic competitions.

Students should be made aware of the importance of behavior and the image they project on excursions

from school. Special attention should be given to the dress of students and adults. Educational

excursions are school functions; therefore, students are expected to adhere to uniform guidelines unless

the principal has made exceptions.

Daily medications should be kept in the custody of the teacher if students are not expected to return to the

school site prior to the scheduled dosage time.

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In order to obtain approval for extended/overnight trips, the excursion must meet at least one of the

following criteria:

1. Trip must be for a competition appropriate for middle/high school students, such as participation

in math contests, science fairs, social studies fairs, oratorical contests, spelling bees, or other

academic competitions.

2. Trip must be for attendance and participation in regional or national meetings as representative of

schools to assemblies and organizations appropriate for middle/high school students, such as

participation in National Honor Society conventions, student council conventions, yearbook

workshops, cheerleading clinics, or other such activities.

3. Trip must be for attendance and participation in band or choral events appropriate for middle/high

school students. Participation in such contests must be by invitation with adjudication by proven

qualified judges. The number of out-of-school days should be limited to two.

Extended/overnight field trips will require adult supervision at a minimum ratio of one (1) adult per ten

(10) students.

The actual educational excursion will include only those places identified on the request form C-103,

Revised 1998. All sites to be visited should be listed beside Destination(s).

Any educational excursion, which involves one full class or a composite of 35 students or more, shall

require transportation by bus only. Under certain conditions, special education classes may be excluded

from this requirement.

Under such conditions that students are transported by cars, all students should be restrained with a seat

belt.

Students are prohibited from transporting other students on field trips without parental permission.

Supervising teachers shall report in writing to the principal any irregularities or accidents that occur

during an educational excursion.

Educational excursions shall not be taken during the last two weeks of each semester.

No picnics shall be approved as an educational excursion.

Codes of conduct and appropriate rules of safety shall be thoroughly discussed prior to each educational

excursion. All system and local school codes of conduct shall be enforced.

Principals may determine that a student shall be excluded from the educational excursion for the

following reason(s): failing class work, poor conduct, and/or excessive absences.

Teachers may refuse to sign an excursion form for the following reason(s): failing and/or excessive

absences.

Trips planned to take place during weekends or holidays such as Christmas, spring or summer vacations,

shall not be considered as school functions, and become the complete responsibility of the sponsor and

the parents of those participating in the activity. The form entitled Notification of a Non-School

Sponsored Excursion shall be used if a school employee is the sponsor of a trip.

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All excursions (trips) away from school that are related to athletic events (teams, band, cheerleader) or

support thereof, shall be approved by the principal.

At the middle and high school levels, the principal shall not authorize entire grade level trips. (Example:

grade 9, 10, 11, 12).

All money collected for an educational excursion must be deposited to the school’s checking account.

Checks drawn from a field trip account must be made to vendors only. Teachers and chaperones may be

reimbursed for legitimate expenses after the trip has been concluded upon presentation of documented

receipts. No reimbursement may be made for taxes or gratuities.

E-MAIL

Teachers should check their email at least three times a day: before school, during planning, and before

leaving.

Teacher notifications and bulletins will be sent via email.

If you do not have access to a computer, see Ms. Nichols or Mrs. White.

DRESS CODE (FACULTY/STAFF)

A general guideline covering an employee dress code is established in order to uplift, enhance and

promote the professional image of the school system. All employees should be professionally and

appropriately attired when conducting school system business. Immediate or site supervisors may approve

exceptions to this code for special or occasional activities. Reasonable accommodation should be made

for religious beliefs where such accommodation would not unduly interfere with the effective functioning

of the schoolroom.

DRESS CODE RESTRICTIONS:

No western style jeans (except for custodians and bus drivers and as allowed for special occasions

or special work as approved by the immediate or site supervisor)

No revealing attire

No ragged attire

No sweat suit type attire (except for PE teachers, dance teachers, bus drivers and custodians and

as allowed for special occasions or special work as approved by the immediate or site supervisor)

No shorts (except for PE teachers, dance teachers, and bus drivers and as allowed for special

occasions or special work as approved by the immediate or site supervisor)

No athletic type shoes (except as allowed for special occasions or special work as approved by the

immediate or site supervisor)

No inappropriate footwear, (flip flops, slides, etc).

No T-shirts that are considered underwear as outerwear (except as allowed for special occasions

or special work as approved by the immediate or site supervisor)

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No spandex or bicycling type attire as outerwear

No facial jewelry (except earrings for females)

Required: Collared or dress shirts for males

Each department/school will evaluate this policy at the end of the school year. The system will review

the results of these evaluations and present proposed changes to the Board as appropriate.

FACULTY MEETING SCHEDULES

1ST Monday of the month – General Meeting

2nd Monday of the month – Department Meeting

3rd Monday of the month – Department Meeting

4th Monday of the month – Leadership Team Meeting / Dept. Chair Book Study

Other Meeting Schedules

Administrator Meeting – Every Monday

ECIP Committee Meetings – Once-a- Month (Date and time TBA)

Academic/DATA Meeting – Weekly (TBA)

Freshman Academy – 2nd and 4th Wednesdays after school

LEE VS. MACON CONSENT DECREE In order to address multiple unresolved issues brought forward by the Lee v. Macon Consent Decree, the

Alabama State Department of Education has mandated several professional development activities for

educators throughout the state. SDE instructions dictate that training must be conducted; documentation

of participation collected and reports generated which confirms compliance with the court’s requirements.

New teacher’s participation must be completed by the end of the semester in which they were hired.

MEDIA AND SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Members of the media do not have the right to be on a school campus without authorization. The local

school principal will decide whether members of the media will be allowed on campus. A principal may

defer questions to the Superintendent or the Office of Communication.

NON-EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETIC AND BAND ACTIVITIES Volunteers who are directly involved with the instruction of students in band or athletics must obtain a

substitute certificate from the school system. This includes volunteers who are paid through booster clubs

or other outside sources.

EVALUATIONS EDUCATE Alabama Professional Learning Collaborative is a formative system designed to provide data

about a teacher’s current level of practice within a Continuum based on the new Alabama Quality

Teaching Standards (AQTS).

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CURRICULUM ISSUES

COURSE SYLLABUS

A course syllabus must be distributed to all students in each class and posted on the school web site.

Students shall sign for the syllabus, and a copy of the syllabus shall be sent home to the parents. The

syllabus should show enough detail to direct student learning.

GRADING PROCEDURES

RESPONSIBILITY OF TEACHERS

Post attendance in Information Now classroom immediately following tardy bell.

Leave instructions for the substitute regarding local school procedures for recording student attendance.

Maintain a file of students’ parent/guardian’s written notes and/or doctor’s excuses.

COMMENT LIST FOR REPORT CARDS

Comments may be selected for each grade. Needless to say, teachers must have documentation to back up

the selected comments. In the event that a teacher chooses not to select a comment, the program will

default to “0”. No comments will be printed. When a report card is generated, the subject grade and

comments will be printed. The comments are for use at grades 3-12.

EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES

INCOMPLETE GRADES

Students earning incomplete quarter grades will be allowed to make up grades within a time period

designated by the local school administration.

STATE SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS

Credits and/or grades shall be accepted at face value from state supported schools (i.e. Alabama School

for the Deaf and Blind, juvenile detention programs, and alternative settings). Students coming from any

juvenile detention setting must have a clearance from Student Support Services.

SERIOUS ILLNESS

Students who are ill, either hospitalized or at home, and ineligible for Homebound instruction are

encouraged to work closely with the school. Homebound requests principals to direct all inquiries to their

office at 221-5185. Individual teachers should provide course work to the degree possible, and under the

advisement of the local school administration determine grades as appropriate.

RESIDENTIAL CARE

Students undergoing treatment and/or living in a group situation should receive grades from established

institution. These should be averaged with existing grades.

GRADE CORRECTIONS PROCEDURES

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GUIDELINES

Principals are responsible for the management and the integrity of the school grading process and

Transcripts by acting only in an oversight capacity, not as the change agent.

Principals are to ensure that access to the grade correction program is limited to the following personnel

as the only staff members authorized to manually make grade corrections:

One designated counselor

Registrar

Principals will submit in writing to the Assistant Superintendent of Academic Affairs and Assistant

Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction the names of the counselor and registrar who have been

granted access to the grade correction program.

Grade corrections may occur for the following reasons:

Teacher error

Incomplete projects/assignments

Failure to take semester exam/EQT

Excessive absences

If the grade correction is due to excessive absences, the Attendance Contract part of the Grade

Correction/Attendance Contract Form must be completed during a conference with the student, parent,

teacher, and principal or assistant principal. Protocol for this is located on the next page.

The Grade Correction Procedure must be completed by the teacher no later three weeks from the last day

of the grading period. Only teachers may complete and submit to the registrar the Grade

Correction/Attendance Contract Form.

Any grade correction requires the completion of the MCPSS Grade Correction/Attendance Contract

Form. Any unsigned form will not be processed.

The Grade Correction/Attendance Contract Form must be returned to the registrar.

PROCEDURES

1. The registrar/designated counselor verifies the Grade Correction/Attendance Contract Form is

completed and signed.

2. The registrar/designated counselor completes the grade correction in I-Now.

3. The registrar/designated counselor makes a copy of the Grade Correction/Attendance Contract

Form and places it in the student’s cumulative folder with the updated transcript attached.

4. The registrar/designated counselor places the original grade form with the teacher’s Grade Verification

Roster to be filed with the grade book at the end of the school year.

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5. The registrar/designated counselor will give a copy of the updated transcript to the grade level

counselor.

6. The registrar/designated counselor will maintain a notebook of all grade corrections accompanying

documentation made during the quarter.

PROTOCOL FOR ATTENDANCE CONTRACT PORTION

OF THE GRADE CORRECTION PROCEDURES

Below is the Attendance Policy for the Mobile County Public School System.

A student absent from class more than four (4) unexcused days for any full credit course per

term or two (2) unexcused days for any half credit course per term shall not receive credit

for the course, unless otherwise approved by the principal. Four (4) tardies to the same class

constitute one (1) absence for said class.

As stated in the above attendance policy, principals have the discretion to clear non-credit (NC) received

in the courses for excessive absences. In order to clear an NC, the principal/designee should observe the

following steps.

1. Direct teachers to generate a list of students with five or more unexcused absences and their

final numerical average.

2. Direct teachers to indicate NCs for the final grade instead of a numerical grade in I-Now

Manual Grade Entry.

3. Conduct conference with student to complete Section A and C of the Grade Correction/

Attendance Contract Form.

4. Complete Section b of the Grade Correction/Attendance Contract Form after the student has

finished his/her contractual obligations.

5. Give the completed Grade Correction/Attendance Contract Form to the designated counselor

or registrar who will then follow the grade correction procedures.

BOOKKEEPING PROCEDURES CLOCKING IN AND OUT Clock in as soon as you arrive to work. If you are reported absent because you did not clock in or out, it

cannot be changed once payroll has been sent in. Check your time at the end of the week by logging in to

Kronos. If any corrections are needed, please turn in a Kronos sheet with corrections to the Bookkeeper b

the end of the day every Friday;

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EMPLOYEE ABSENCES

When taking any type of leave, PLEASE call Sub Finder and complete an application for leave form

(HR-124) as soon as you return back to work, and make sure your leave type is correct. If the leave is

professional or workshop, it is your responsibility to acquire a 27-digit account number in order for a sub

to receive pay. If this number is not in when the service report is sent, you will be reported as sick and it

cannot be changed.

Money Handling procedures

A Teacher/Sponsor receipt book needs to be obtained if you are taking up any type of fees. Any amount

of money should be turned in within one business day of collection. If the money is turned in after one

business day, a late teacher/sponsor receipt form will be completed on that person. After your deposit is

counted, a master receipt will be given verifying funds turned in. If a check is given, please include the

check number on the receipt; also make sure the check has the following information: full name, street

address, home and work phone numbers, and driver’s license number with state.

Purchase orders should be turned in three (3) days prior to needing a check because it requires the

principal’s signature. A purchase order is included in the appendix of this handbook, or it can be

downloaded from our website (www.mcpss.com). Make sure all areas are complete and the destination

area is filled out in detail. Never leave activity or account number blank. If you are using allocation

money, write “allocation” in the appropriate area. If you order from a company that charges

shipping/handling, please include that charge in your total cost.

Purchase orders are to be completed, approved, signed by the principal, and assigned a purchase order

number before the school can make a purchase. The teacher or sponsor is responsible for the bill if the

above procedures are not followed. No exceptions.

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APPENDIX A: PROTOCOL FOR UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

APPENDIX B: FORMS

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BLOUNT HIGH SCHOOL-STUDENT DISCIPLINE FORM

Student’s Name_______________ Grade____ Date______ Time _____

Reporting Teacher Incident Location

The purpose of this report is to inform you of a disciplinary incident involving this student. Teachers are to address all

Group A behaviors. The following 4 steps should be followed prior to an office referral.

Group A Offenses

__ Non-participation in class __Excessive talking __Disrespectful

__Possession of a nuisance item __Disruptive behavior __Out of uniform

__Other minor acts of disobedience __Cheating/Copying another’s work

Step 1- Redirection & Teacher/Student Conference Date_____

Step 2- Parent Contact & Behavior Essay Date_____

Step 3- Detention (by teacher) Date_____

Step 4- Office Referral & Conference with Administrator Date_____

Details: __________________________________________________________________

Group B behaviors may require administrative intervention.

Group B Offenses

Leaving classroom/campus without permission or skipping class __Fireworks

__Minor physical aggression __Willful disobedience __Electronic devices

__Toy, replica, or look-a-like gun __Obscene/profane language or gestures

__Inappropriate use of internet __Tobacco products __Truancy __Other

Details:___________________________________________________________________________

__ Administrator/Student Conference-Please support me by responding to this problem at home.

__ Administrator/Student Conference-Phoned Parent

__ A parent conference is necessary with this administrator on __________at __________.

Student will not be able to return to class until conference is held.

__Retract __After-School Detention __Saturday School __Suspension ___days

Teacher’s Signature_________________ Student’s Signature________________

Principal’s Signature_________________________________ Date__________________

CYCLE OF INSTRUCTION LESSON PLAN GUIDE

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Session/Year_____________________ Dates:____________________

AHSGE Standards:

ACOS Objectives:

Learning Cycle Time Activities

Attendance/Announcements

BELL RINGER

Review of previous lesson

Explanation of concept

Procedure to answer the bell ringer

Provides the correct answer

5 MIN M:

T:

W:

Th:

F:

INTRODUCTION

Essential Question (EQ)

Essential Vocabulary (EV)

5 MIN M:

T:

W:

Th:

F:

DIRECT INSTRUCTION (“I

DO”)

Review previous concept/lesson

Cornell note-taking

Gives examples, models, demonstrates, makes

real life connections, purpose, and relevance

Use a systematic approach to CFU noting

individuals that need re-teaching

Re-teach if less than 80% understanding

30 MIN M:

T:

W:

Th:

F:

GUIDED PRACTICE (“WE

DO”)

Guides students through information /activities to

answer the essential question

20 MIN M:

T:

20

Uses MMGW/HSTW strategies, focus on student

engagement, provide opportunities for students to

restate information in their own words

Students are Actively Engaged

Use a systematic approach to CFU, noting

individuals that need re-teaching

Re-teach class if less than 80% understanding

W:

Th:

F:

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE

Assigns independent practice activity

Re-teaches the identified individuals while other

students work

Use a systematic approach to CFU, re-teach if

needed

20 MIN M:

T:

W:

Th:

F:

CLOSURE

Review/Re-teach

Answers Essential Questions

Homework

10 MIN M:

T:

W:

Th:

F:

SPECIAL EDUCAITON ACCOMMODATIONS

1. Small group instruction

2. Extended time to complete assignments

3. Second delivery of services 4. Assignments may be shortened

5. Additional time to complete tests

6. Tests may be taken in alternative setting 7. Calculator and Dictionary may be used

8. Tests may be read to student

9. Narrowed choices

10. Notify School Nurse of adverse alterations in health status 11. Modify assignments

BLOCK 1 BLOCK 2 BLOCK 3 BLOCK 4

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B-LS Page

Revised 7/2006 of

Vendor Name Ship To

Quantity List Price Extension

Total

Chief Financial Officer ($500 Items)

(Activity)

Pd Ck#

Inv#

Dated:

LOCAL SCHOOL PURCHASE ORDER

Requisition - Purchase Order - Material Receipt

Notice To Vendor: This is not a valid purchase order until it has been approved by the principal with a

Purchase Order Number. Address all correspondence to the school.

Item and Description

Requisitioned By

Purchase Order Number

Date Approved

For

Principal

Approved ByDate Approved

Date Requisitioned

Approved By

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SIGN-IN LOG FOR ADMINISTRATORS AND SUPERVISORS

(Please post on bulletin board near the door so administrators do not have to disturb you or the class.)

TEACHER___________________________________________________

Administrator Date Time

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES IN ACTION

Learning Team Members In Attendance:

Date: Time: Need-Based Focus for Meeting:

Purpose of Meeting:

Mentoring Meeting

Plan

Examine Student Work

Solve Instructional Problem

Other (specify)

Minutes of Meeting:

Action(s) To Be Taken

Who

Target Date

+

Rx

SPECIAL EDUCATION ANALYSIS

Subject ____________________________________ Teacher _________________________________

Grade __________________ Period __________________________ Date ______/________/______

CONFIDENTIAL! Please use a separate sheet for each block. Thank you!

Name Exceptionality 1st Qtr

Grade

Regular w

Accommodations

Certificate AOD List Accommodations or

Modifications implemented

in the classroom

(Example)

John Doe

SLD 65 X Narrow choices on test,

Preferential seating, Outline/notes

provided

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

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TRIP REQUEST JUSTIFICATION FORM

Board directive indicates that all travel in excess of $600.00 must receive advance Board approval. Please

provide the following information for the Superintendent’s consideration prior to submission to the

Board:

Name of Employee Requesting Travel:

Travel Dates:

Travel Destination:

JUSTIFICATION

Purpose (Correlation to MCPSS Strategic Plan Goals, SAE Goals, Professional Development Plan Goals,

or School Initiatives):

Plans for Application/Implementation of Knowledge/Skills:

Fund Source:

EDUCATIONAL EXCURSION PERMISSION FORM

(IN-COUNTY / OUT-OF-COUNTY TRIPS)

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DATE: _______/_______/_________

Dear Parent/s or Guardian:

On ______/______/________ our class will be taking a field trip to _______________________

__________________. We plan to leave school at approximately ________________ and return to

school at approximately ______________. We would like your child to accompany us on this trip.

Please sign the permission slip below and return it no later than ______/______/________.

Lunch: will be provided. will not be provided.

Chaperones: are needed. are not needed.

___________________________________

Teacher Signature

PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THE PERMISSION FORM BELOW

EDUCATIONAL EXCURSION HOME PERMISSION FORM

Dear ________________________ (Teacher’s Name),

___________________________________________ (Child’s Name) has my permission to go to

___________________________________ with his/her class on ___________________. I understand

that all reasonable precautions have been and will be taken for the safety of my child. I further agree to

hold harmless the Board of School Commissioners of Mobile County, its agents, servants, and employees

against any and all liability, loss, damages, costs or expenses which the above named child or I may

sustain or incur as a result of any act or inaction of any agents, servants, or employees of the Mobile

County School Board.

_______________________________________ I would like to attend as a chaperone.

Parent or Guardian Signature

CHECK ONE:

I would like for the school to provide my child with a bag lunch at the cost of his regular daily lunch.

I choose to provide a bag lunch for my child.

EXTENDED/OVERNIGHT EXCURSION PERMISSION FORM

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DATE: _______/_______/_________

Dear Parent/s or Guardian:

On ______/______/________ our class will be taking a field trip to_______________________

_______________________________. We plan to leave on ______/______/________ and return on

______/______/________. We would like your child to experience this learning opportunity.

Please sign the permission form attached no later than _______/________/__________.

A trip itinerary is included.

PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THE PERMISSION FORM BELOW

EXTENDED/OVERNIGHT EXCURSION HOME PERMISSION FORM

Dear _______________________ (Teacher’s Name):

_____________________________________________________ (Student’s Name) has my permission

to go to______________________________________________________ with his/her class on

_______/________/__________. I understand that all reasonable precautions have been and will be taken

for the safety of my child. I further agree to hold harmless the Board of School Commissioners of Mobile

County, its agents, servants, and employees against any and all liability, loss, damages, costs, or expenses

which the above-named child or I may sustain or incur as a result of any act or inaction of any agents,

servants, or employees of the Mobile County School Board.

_______________________________________

Parent or Guardian Signature

EDUCATIONAL EXCURSION AND BUS AUTHORIZATION FORM

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Out-of-county and overnight field trips must be approved by the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum

and Instruction at least four (4) weeks prior to the trip.

Date of Excursion: School:

Trip Destination:

Grade Level(s): Subject(s):

Departure Time: Return Time:

Mode of Transportation: ___ MCPSS Bus

___ Private Bus Company ___________________________(name)

Number of Students: Number of Teachers: Number of

Chaperones:

Cost of Transportation per Participant: $

Cost of Admission per Student: $ Cost of Admission per Adult: $

Cost of Meal(s) per Participant (if applicable): $

Total Cost of Excursion (transportation, admission, and meal(s) combined): $

Principal Signature ___________________________________________ Date ______________

Assistant Superintendent Signature _____________________________ Date ______________

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BUS DRIVER REPORT

Driver: School Bus Number:

Start Time: End Time:

Total Time: Total Miles (round trip):

Amount Due: $ Amount Paid: $

Driver Signature _________________________________________ Date ________________

Employee # __________________________

Principal Signature _______________________________________ Date ________________

Note: A copy of this form must be attached to the payroll for each MCPSS bus.

EMERGENCY AND HEALTH INFORMATION FORM

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Student’s Name: Telephone #:

Date of Birth: Home Address:

Father’s Name: Contact Phone # :

Mother’s Name: Contact Phone # :

Legal Guardian’s Name: Contact Phone # :

Name of contact in case of emergency, if parent cannot be reached:

Emergency Contact Address: Phone #:

Family Doctor: Address: Phone #:

Health Insurance: Company:

Policy # : Company Phone # :

Unusual Health Conditions? YES NO If yes, complete the following:

Convulsive Seizures Heart Condition Diabetes Other ______________________

Allergies:

YES

NO

If yes, name kind: _______

Any other health related issues:

If emergency treatment is required and parent cannot be reached, what does the parent want the

school to do? (Please indicate by circling either YES or NO)

1. Contact closest medical facility? YES NO

2. Contact a physician from local referral

agency? YES NO

3. Take child to nearest hospital? YES NO

4. Other suggestions:

_________________________________________________________________________

I hereby authorize emergency medical treatment for my child: (Child’s Name)

Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian: ______________

Date: ____/_____/_____

NOTIFICATION OF NON-SCHOOL SPONSORED EXCURSION FORM

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MEMO TO: Parents and/or Legal Guardian of: ___________________________________

FROM: ______________________________

RE: Field Trip to: _____________________________________________________

DATE: ________/ __________/ __________

This is to remind you that the field trip to ____________________________________ which is

being planned for _______/________/________ is NOT sponsored by the Mobile County School

Board. This letter is sent to make certain that as parents or guardians of a child who will be

participating in the excursion you clearly understand the trip is not in any manner sponsored or

endorsed by the Mobile County School System. Neither the School Board nor any of its

employees take responsibility for the trip. Should you have any questions regarding this

information, please contact me immediately.

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THE FORM BELOW

HOME ACKNOWLEDGEMNT OF NON-SCHOOL SPONSORED

EXCURSION

This is to verify that I have been advised by ______________________________________ that

the trip to __________________________________ which has been planned for

_____/______/_______ is not in any manner sponsored or endorsed by the Mobile County

School Board nor any school nor any agent, servant, or employee of the Mobile County School

Board acting in that capacity. I understand that neither the School Board nor any of its agents,

servants, or employees assumes any responsibility for the trip.

Parent or Legal Guardian Signature: ________________________________________________

Parent or Legal Guardian Name (Please Print): ________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

Participating Student Name (Please Print): ___________________________________________

EDUCATIONAL EXCURSION VOLUNTEER AUTHORIZATION FORM

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This is to verify that I ________________________________ hereby authorize each of the persons listed

Principal/School Administrator

below to act on behalf of ____________________________________________ School as a volunteer

to chaperone students who will be traveling on _______/______/__________ to __________________

Date

_______________________________________________________. The purpose of this trip is ______

Destination

____________________________________________________________________________________.

The students will depart at approximately ____________ and will return at approximately ____________.

Time Time

The students will be traveling by ________________________________________.

Mode of Transportation

List below the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the adults authorized to act on behalf of the

school system in chaperoning students for the above-referenced excursion:

NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER

Done this the ________________ day of ______________________ 20_____.

____________________________________ ______________________________

Principal Signature Date

___________________________________ ______________________________

Witness Signature Date