New Student Orientation Hugh M. Cummings High School “Second to None”

Principal ….………………….Mr. Alexander Assistant Principals …………. Ms. Best Mr. Brooks Ms. Johns Mr. Martin Hugh M. Cummings High School

Guidance Office School Counselors…….Ms. Jessup Ms. Shackleford Guidance Secretary…. Mrs. Sowinski Main Office TranslatorMrs. Carrillo ReceptionistMrs. Lewis Social WorkerMs. Norris SROOfficer Davis Hugh M. Cummings High School

Procedures Before School all students will remain in the cafeteria or outside in the front of the school until 8:05. During which time, students will be allowed to go throughout the building until the ringing of the 8:17 bell signaling the time for students to move to class.

Hugh M. Cummings High School PROCEDURES Lunch: 1)In the cafeteria 2)Outside (front entrance) 3)No food or drink outside the cafeteria 4)No food comes back into the cafeteria (from seniors or others)

Hugh M. Cummings High School PROCEDURES Be at your designated pick up area by 3:30 to ensure you do not miss your transportation home. Please do not attempt to hang around in the building.

Hugh M. Cummings High School SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS 1) Be respectful. 2) Be responsible. 3) Be engaged.

Electronic Device Policy Students will be allowed to use electronic devices during three times of the day: Before the start of school until 8:17 a.m. inside cafeteria/outside During their lunch period (inside the cafeteria and outside the front of the school) After school (unlimited, unrestricted usage ) ABSOLUTELY NO CELL PHONE USAGE DURING CLASS TIME OR CLASS CHANGES!!! IF YOUR PHONE IS USED DURING CLASS TIME, IT WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CONFISCATED BY TEACHER/ ADMISTRATION AND TAKEN TO THE FRONT OFFICE FOR PARENT PICK-UP.

Attendance The ABSS High School Attendance Policy states that “Any student who misses more than ten (10) days in a semester (unexcused) shall not receive credit for the course unless it is recommended upon review by the Student Services Team (SST). Tardies 1 st & 2 nd Tardies Warning - parent contact 3 rd Tardy1 block of ISS 4 th Tardy1 Full Day of ISS 5 th TardyParent conference before you return to class Hugh M. Cummings High School

Rules InfractionConsequence Fighting 1 st -5 2 nd rd & Possible Recommendation for long-term suspension Usage/ Possession of Drugs/ Alcoholic Beverages 1 st - 10 Days of OSS 2 ND - 10 Days of OSS: Long Term Recommendation Bullying and Harassment 1 st -3 2 nd -5 3 rd & Possible Recommendation for long-term suspension Participation in Gang Related Activity ISS/OSS-10 Days/ Possible Long Term Recommendation Possession of a Weapon, Firearm, or Dangerous Object Short or Long Term Suspension & Possible Long Term Recommendation (Law Enforcement will be contacted)

Buses: Expectations – “privilege” to ride a bus We will only allow legitimate riders Seating assignments—middle school in front and high school in back Hugh M. Cummings High School

Athletic Eligibility: 1)Must pass 3 out of 4 subjects the semester before the sport occurs 2)Must be in attendance at least 85% of the time (can not miss more than 13 days of school in a semester) 3)Must meet local promotion standards at the end of the year 4)2.0 Rule in effect Hugh M. Cummings High School

Driver’s License – must pass 3 out of 4 courses the prior semester to retain a license - can lose your license if you drop out or have possession of an alcoholic beverage or an illegal controlled substance on school property Student Parking at CHS

Dress Code Enforced What to Wear Vs. What Not to Wear

What Not to Wear LADIES: SHOULDERS COVERED No halter tops No see through shirts No spaghetti strap shirts No mid drift tops (exposing the belly) No shirts showing too much cleavage No extremely short dresses, skirts or shorts (Finger tip test) No leggings/tights No jeans with holes exposing large amounts of thigh NO HEAD GEAR

What Not to Wear LADIES: Please don’t do any of this:

Appropriate Clothing

What Not to Wear FELLAS: Hats Tank Tops Wife Beaters Extremely baggy paints Pajama bottoms See through shirts or shirts with obscene images or vulgar language

Don’t ever do this:

Appropriate Dress FELLAS: Please dress a lot like this:

Hugh M. Cummings High School WHAT’S NEXT? FOCUS ON: ACADEMICS PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE “SECOND TO NONE”

Student Goal Enrollment Enrollment Enlistment Enlistment Employment Employment

Hugh M. Cummings High School What if I don’t understand something or if I have a problem? 1.Ask a teacher for help 2.Attend a Learning Center 3.Get help from an Elon tutor 4.Speak to your guidance counselor

We’re not just building a school here, we’re building dreams!

GO / 80 SCHOOL SLOGAN SCHOOL SLOGAN Graduation Rate needs to be at least 80% Graduation Rate needs to be at least 80% Overall Proficiency needs to be at least 80% Overall Proficiency needs to be at least 80%