From the Desk of Mr. Wilkins… There will be a REQUIRED Faculty meeting Monday (October 7 th ) in the Media Center beginning at 3:15

Bell Schedule 7:56Warning Bell 8:00Tardy Bell 8:00-9:301 st Period 9:30-9:37Class Change 11:07-11:15DEAR (Resource Time) 11:20-11:27Class Change 11:29-1:223 rd Period 1:30 -3:004th Period 3:10-4:00 Learning Centers (Tuesday & Thursday only)

Lunch Schedule A Lunch 11:32- 11:54 (Lunch) 11:54- 11:58 (Back to Class) B Lunch 12:00- 12:23 (Lunch) 12:23- 12:28 (Back to Class) C Lunch 12:31- 12:54 (Lunch) 12:54- 12:58 (Back to Class) D Lunch 12:59- 1:22 (Lunch) 1:22- 1:30 (Back to Class)

Student Tardy Policy ViolationPenalty 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th Tardy Student Conference with Administration and Written Notification 5 th TardyNotice of Charges (Parent Conference) and (ISS) unless Saturday Academy is available 6 th TardyNotice of Charges (Parent Conference) and (ISS) unless Saturday Academy is available

7 th TardyNotice of Charges (Parent Conference) and 1 Day OSS. Student loses parking permit 8 th TardyNotice of Charges (Parent Conference) and 1 Day OSS. 9 th TardyNotice of Charges (Parent Conference) and 1 Day OSS. Student loses parking permit 10 th Tardy Notice of Charges (Parent Conference) and 2 Days OSS. SSMT meeting with Parents. Student placed in Alternative School Student Tardy Policy Cont.

Dress Code No sleeveless shirts No bedroom attire No see-through and/or transparent tops or bottoms NO SAGGING PANTS ALLOWED. Pants are to be worn at waistline Failure to comply with the dress code will result in students being sent home to change and penalties.

Dress Code Policy Offenses – 1 st Offense: Warning – 2 nd Offense: Students will be required to attend Saturday Academy – 3 rd Offense: Students will receive one (1) day OSS – Additional Offenses: Principal’s discretion based upon his investigation

Cell Phone Policy Cell phones and other electronic devices (MP3 players, iPods, etc.) that are visible or heard will be confiscated. Students who refuse to give up their phones/electronic devices will receive OSS. Purnell Swett High School does not assume any liability for the loss or theft of any cell phone or electronic device. In the event of theft, students should file a report with the School Resource Officer.

Cell Phone Policy Offenses 1 st Offense- Teacher confiscates phone/electronic device turns it into office and student may pick up phone at the end of the day. 2 nd Offense- Teacher confiscates phone/electronic device and parent will have to pick up (NO EXEMPTION) 3 rd Offense- One (1) day OSS 4 th Offense- Three (3) day OSS for each offense

Game Schedule  Volleyball  Oct Hoke  Oct  Football  (Varsity) Oct 11 Scotland  (JV) Oct Scotland

Game Schedule Soccer – Oct 7Richmond – Oct 9Pinecrest

Attention 9 th, 10 th, and 11 th Graders PSAT (It’s only offered once a year) Wednesday October 16, 2013 Media Center $15.00 See Ms. Demetrice in the Media Center to register Deadline: October 14, 2013 Don’t miss out on this opportunity!!!!

A NC State Representative will be here on October 9 th at 10:00 am. Any senior or junior interested in attending this information session please sign up with Ms. Leslie in guidance.

Any senior interested in going on the senior trip, please sign up with Ms. Leslie in guidance.

Students deadline for the Nov. 2 SAT is Oct. 3.

Any student in grades 9 thru 12 that is interested in applying for the Student of Excellence Scholarship needs to see their counselor for an application. Applications are due to your counselor by December 3.

Scholarship Sheet #2 is available in guidance and online.

Scholarship Websites Scholarships.com Fastweb.com Zinch.com Studentsscholarship.com CFNC.org Website for college information and financial aid College database at carolina/

Any senior that has received an acceptance letter to a college, university or military please bring it to Ms. Leslie in guidance.

ASVAB Test Date: October 24, :15

The next NASA and AISES meeting will be held on Tuesday Nov. 5, 2013 after school in the Library

The Indian Education VISION volunteer program is accepting applications for Native American students, grades 9-12 who are interested in volunteering in Indian communities. Please a see a YDS for more information

Juniors and Seniors If you plan on playing a sport in college when registering for the SAT or ACT please list the Clearinghouse Code on your Registration Sheet.