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  Sept Scotland  Football  (Varsity) Sept 20Anson (Homecoming)

Game Schedule Tennis – Sept 24Richmond

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 Room 604 to register Deadline: October 14, 2013 Don’t miss out on this opportunity!!!!

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 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

Any senior interested in applying for the NC State Parks Scholarship, please go by and sign up with Ms. Leslie in guidance.

Students that are interested in the Morehead-Cain Scholarship needs to come by to see Ms. Leslie in guidance and sign up.

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

Students who are interested in participating in the culture academy at Indian Education please see YDS for applications. Classes will begin Sept. 24, 2013 and will include drumming, dancing, pottery, beadwork, and also storytelling.

Studio One Lab announces open auditions for its Fall and Winter productions: “Snow White Goes West.” No prior stage experience is needed. Singers should prepare a short pop- styled song and actors will read from the scripts.

Two Students from the Purnell Swett FFA Chapter were elected Lumber River FFA Federation Officers. The elections were held on Tuesday, September at Fairmont High School in Fairmont, North Carolina.

Mya Nichelle Deese, class of 2016, was elected Parliamentarian for the school year. Her duties will include, ruling on all questions of parliamentary conduct at Federation level meetings.

Nikiya Elizabeth McCollum, class of 2015, was elected Sentinel for the school year. Her duties will include, assisting the president in maintaining order and taking charge of candidates for degree ceremonies.

The Lumber River FFA Federation includes Robeson and Scotland County FFA chapters. The mission of the FFA is to develop premier leadership, personal growth and career success in the lives of its members.

Governor’s School The North Carolina Governor’s School is open to rising seniors only, with exceptions made for rising juniors in selected performing/visual arts areas.

Areas of study include English, foreign language, mathematics, natural and social sciences, art, choral and instrumental music, dance and drama. Applicants must have an aptitude score and an achievement score in the 92 nd percentile or higher. (An EOC score in the area of their nomination could also be used.)

You must submit grades, rank, transcript, essays, experience information and two recommendations. Completed applications need to be submitted to your guidance counselor October 1, For more information, please see Ms. Venega in Guidance.

Important Dates for Yearbook Photographs On Wednesday and Thursday, Sept 25 and 26, photos for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will be taken in the auxiliary gym. It will be the ONLY CHANCE for underclassmen to be photographed for the yearbook.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 1 and 2, senior formal makeups will be taken in the media center. Girls will be taken on Oct. 1 and guys will be taken on Oct. 2. This will be the last chance to take the formal for the yearbook. See Coach Leek if you have any questions