EHS Staff Handbook 2020-2021 (3)

2020-2021 Team E.D.I.S.T.O. Staff Handbook

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Edisto High School is to bring out the best in our students and
graduate productive citizens prepared for the challenges of the future.

VISION STATEMENT
We are a Learning Organization, determined to build a school culture that demands

and supports EXCELLENCE in academic achievement and personal growth.

MOTTO
TEAM E.D.I.S.T.O.
A new Tradition of Engagement, Determination, Integrity, Strength, Teamwork
and Ownership in Academics, Athletics, and the Arts.

500 RM Foster Dr.
Cordova, SC 29039

803-536-1553
803-531-1563

FACULTY/STAFF

Name 2020-2021 Position
King, Alexis Principal
Hall, Bobby Assistant Principal
Ramcharan, Allysha Assistant Principal
Nix, Wendy School Counselor
Crane, Bob School Counselor
Jeter, Trina Career Development Facilitator
Metts, Wendy Media Specialist

Brown, Patricia English Department
Dean, Carol English Teacher
Elliott-Kirkland, Barbara English Teacher
Snell, Roselyn English Teacher
Stratos, Lois English Teacher
Haigler, Nicole English Teacher
English Teacher
Kittrell, Sherry
Parlikar, Vishwas Math Department
Pilli, Mary Math Teacher
Seeralan, Keerthi Math Teacher
Singh, Abhilasha Math Teacher
Velummylum, Rajananlthini Math Teacher
Math Teacher
Math Teacher

Boppisetty, Sharath Science Department
Haribabu, Rekhabali Science Teacher
Irick, Ewart Science Teacher
Pruthividhar, Nelakantam Science Teacher
Pugh, Bryan Science Teacher
Royster, Donald Science Teacher
Science Teacher
Alexander, Ralph
Cooper, Richard Social Studies Department
Deaver, Preston Social Studies Teacher
Threatt, Jaynee Social Studies Teacher
Waters, Gregg Social Studies Teacher
Social Studies Teacher
Vigen, Joanne Social Studies Teacher
Carter, Benjamin
Brown-Nelson, Michelle Special Services
Howard, Charline ESOL. Shared with other schools
Stewart, Diana SPED/Academic Support
Whisenhunt, Amber SPED/Self-Contained
Murph, Jennifer SPED/Self-Contained
SPED/Self-Contained
Darby, Ophelia SPED/Self-Contained
Sandifer, Angela Speech/two days a week. Shared with
Johnson, Herman other schools

Electives
Music/Band/Chorus
Art
Physical Education

Whitman, Michelle Physical Education/Health
Carro Lopez, Nelly Spanish
Chatman, Earl JROTC
Davis, Walter JROTC

Johnson, Deborah CATE
Frazier, Laviesha CATE/Business/Computer Science
Ard, Travis CATE/Business/Computer Science
Ellis-Williams, Penelope CATE/Agricultural Science
CATE/Family and Consumer
Green, Venice Science
Oliver, Amy CLASSIFIED
Evans, Monica
Williams, Jessica Instructional Aides
Govan, Pamela SPED Teaching Assistant
Fowler, Anthony SPED Teaching Assistant
SPED Teaching Assistant
Wade Jr., Ladis Media Center Assistant
Haynes, Dwayne ISS Supervisor
Judy, Terry Lab Supervisor
Larkin, Arthur
Smith, Jolisa Custodians
Thomas, Barbara Building Supervisor/Head Custodian
Simpson, Anthony Building Custodian
Building Custodian
Building Custodian
Building Custodian
Building Custodian
Building Custodian

Gilmore, Laquetta Café
Franklin, Michelle Food Service Manager
McFarland, Betty Food Service
Odom, Debra Food Service
Williams, Cynthia Food Service
Williams, Tracy Food Service
Food Service
Weeks, Jacqueline
Benjamin, Linda Office
Brown, Kathy Bookkeeper
Sanders, Penny Attendance Secretary/Receptionist
Kinard, Melissa Principal’s Secretary
Young, Kelly Secretary/Registrar
Nurse (Lead)
Bolen, Oleane Nurse
Washington, Lasharda
Sellers, Joycelin Shadows / Assigned Students
Fogle, Climmie Shadow
Shadow
Shadow
Shadow (CNA)

Bell Schedules



Principal Responsibilities

The Principal is the chief executive of the high school, its program, personnel and
facilities. The primary function of the Principal is to serve as educational director
of the school. Included among the duties are the following:

Supervision and Support

1. Administrative supervision of student activities, including student council,
clubs and organizations and student publications.

2. To supervise the professional leave budget.
3. To assist with Discipline and Attendance intervention.
4. To assist in the supervision and evaluation of teachers and staff.
5. To assist in the daily supervision of students before school, during lunch and

after school.
6. To assist with the supervision of extracurricular activities and athletics.

Planning and Coordination

7. To coordinate and implement a professional staff development program.
8. To assist in planning, rewriting and publishing the staff and student

handbook.
9. To approve and coordinate relevant instructional field trips.
10.To develop and coordinate a pre-school opening program for schedule

distribution, pictures, and identification card production.
11.To supervise an orientation program for staff and students.
12.To coordinate and implement APS accountability.

Management

13.To enforce all state and district rules, regulations and policies in the school.
14.To assist in the determination of personnel needs and to make

recommendations to the Assistant Superintendent for staff assignments.
15.To supervise the preparation of the budget for the school.
16.To approve staff duty responsibilities and teaching assignments.
17.To be responsible for the care of the building, including direct supervision of

the custodial staff.
18.To handle plant security, including keys.

19.To make daily bank deposit for the school.

Assistant Principal Responsibilities

Supervision and Support

1. To assist in the supervision and evaluation of teachers and staff.
2. To assist in the daily supervision of students before school, during lunch,

and after school.
3. To handle all Discipline and Attendance interventions.
4. To assist with the supervision of extracurricular activities and athletics.
5. To supervise the inventory of all textbooks and to prepare yearly reports to

the Office of Instructional Materials

Planning and Coordination

1. All other duties deemed necessary by the principal.To coordinate and
implement the District and school’s instructional program.

2. To hold regular instructional meetings and conduct in-service programs
emphasizing curriculum development and the instructional program.

3. To coordinate MAP testing of students
4. To coordinate the preparation of the master schedule.
5. To coordinate grade reporting and distributions.
6. To serve as the Computer Services contact person and to coordinate the

priority list for Computer Services.
7. To revise and update the school’s SAT plan.
8. Coordination of all standardized testing: Work Keys, EOC, AP, MAP,

PSAT, SAT, and ACT

Department Chairperson Responsibilities

A department chairperson is a teacher who has been designated by the principal to
perform supervisory and administrative duties essential to the efficient operation of
the department to which he/she has been assigned. The basic responsibilities are to
provide professional

a. Supervision
b. Administration of departmental services and responsibilities.
c. Leadership pertaining to professional growth.
d. Participate on Leadership Team

Instructional Supervision and Support

1. To conduct in-service training within the department.
2. To familiarize department members with resource materials.
3. To secure lesson plans for substitute teachers and review them with

substitute.
4. To keep the principal advised of outstanding achievements by teachers and

students.
5. To perform duties especially assigned by the principal.

Planning and Coordination

1. To evaluate, determine, and recommend to the Assistant Principal for
Instruction the department’s curriculum offerings.

2. To develop philosophy, practices, teaching methods, materials, techniques
and subject matter through consultation with department members.

3. To assist the administration in assignment of student teachers and student
observers.

4. To recommend the master schedule of the department.
5. To participate in the orientation of middle school students and teachers.

Management

1. To act as liaison by reporting to the assigned administrator any violations of
established policy or procedure of the school.

2. To order materials, equipment and department supplies as needed within
budget limitations and determine textbook needs. To approve all purchase
orders for the department.

3. To maintain inventory of department materials.
4. To confer with sales representatives concerning instructional material.
5. To maintain an accurate accounting of all budgeted departmental accounts.
6. To submit to the assigned administrator a briefing of departmental meetings.
7. To complete necessary research reports applicable to the department.
8. To provide information about department policies, course organization,

student expectations, requirements for graduation, college entrance or job
entry.
9. To notify administration of chronic attendance problems of teachers.
(Absences and tardies).
10.To make sure that each teacher provides information for substitute teachers
including emergency plans.

Athletic Director Responsibilities

Supervision and Support

1. To supervise and coordinate all interscholastic athletics.
2. To represent Edisto High School and the principal on matters related to

athletics on local, region and state levels.
3. To be responsible for the following areas of communication with the South

Carolina High School League:
a. Checking all eligibility lists before principal’s signature.
b. Submitting all schedules and eligibility lists to the High School
League before deadlines.
c. Verifying all birth certificates and keeping a file of these certificates.
d. Compiling a file of physical examinations and parents’ permission
forms for all participants.

4. To supervise home athletic events including being responsible for ticket
sales, accounting for gate receipts and providing adequate security.

5. To supervise special athletic projects such as fundraisers, etc.

Planning and Coordination

1. To develop, schedule, organize and supervise all athletic events and coaches
programs.

2. To develop a policy for the athletic department (with approval of the
principal) and enforce athletic policy as necessary.

3. To schedule the use of activity vehicles.

Management

1. To be responsible to the principal for all expenditures in the area of athletics.

2. To assign all coaching positions, with approval of the principal, and to
delegate any authorities or responsibilities to the coaches that are necessary
to the functioning of the Edisto Athletic Program.

3. To investigate complaints and problems from parents, players and coaches;
and to take appropriate corrective action.

4. To direct the activities of the athletic booster club.

Director of School Counseling Responsibilities

Supervision and Support

1. To supervise the responsibilities of the registrar and other guidance
department support staff.

2. Serve as liaison between the school and human services’ agencies and
organizations.

3. To supervise the process of registration for classes.
4. To supervise the maintenance of a guidance library coordinated among the

offices of the counselors and staff, including a file of occupational
information, college catalogs and other counseling information.
5. To supervise follow-up studies of dropouts and graduates and report
findings.
6. To assist other counselors in the completion of their specialty areas.
7. To perform other duties deemed necessary by the principal.

Planning and Coordination

2. To coordinate pupil personnel services, including:
a. Guidance and counseling service
b. Pupil personnel records
c. Homebound instruction
d. Placement of special education students

Management

1. To develop and implement a yearly guidance plan.
2. To determine students eligible for graduation.

School Counselor Responsibilities

Supervision and Support

1. To counsel students in the selection of courses that meet student’s
educational goals, fulfill graduation requirements, and provide options for
future educational or occupational development.

2. To select and encourage students to participate in programs that develops
leadership, artistic or academic abilities, and occupational or business skills.

3. To assist all students in developing realistic, highly motivated goals.
4. To use all professional means, techniques, materials, and resources available

to help students make maximum use of their potential.
5. To counsel students with disciplinary problems.
6. To develop and organize small group sessions for assigned students on such

topics as absentee reduction, study skills, problem solving, peer
relationships, and student-teacher relationships.
7. To be responsive to teacher needs in the area of student/teacher contact and
provide information and advisement in the teacher/pupil area.
8. To counsel transfer students concerning their class schedule, school rules
and educational opportunities.
9. To assist with research and follow-up studies.
10.To consult with parents concerning the progress of their students.
11.To assist in the integration of the total school program and the guidance
program with the community.
12.To address the special needs of underrepresented students, (e.g. minority
students, women, students with disabilities, economically disadvantaged
students, or other populations).

13.To perform other duties deemed necessary by the principal.

Planning and Coordination

1. To become acquainted with and knowledgeable about aspects of the
curricular and instructional program of the school.

2. To assist with test administration and interpretation.
3. To meet with students and parents regularly to review academic progress

and select appropriate courses.
4. To assist students in relating their abilities, aptitudes, and interests to current

and future educational and occupational choices.
5. To assist students in setting realistic goals, developing decision-making

skills and accepting responsibility for the decisions they make.
6. To maintain a written long range guidance plan.
7. To check the status of all pupils at the close of each year and classify them

into grades according to the regulations of the school.
8. To refer students to counselor-specialists or outside agencies as needs

determine.

Career Development Facilitator Responsibilities

PERFORMANCE GOAL: To assist the school Guidance Counselors and Work-
based Learning Coordinator/Facilitator in implementing and administering Work-
based Learning Programs and services for all students in grades K-12 regardless of
race, sex, creed, or handicapping conditions.

Supervision and Support

1. Participate in school orientation activities, district in-services, local
community organizations, faculty meetings, and board meetings to inform
participants and to promote Work-based Learning activities.

2. Support and consult classroom teachers and school counselors regarding
Career goals and Work-based Learning needs for information, job
development, and placement, as well as, other opportunities for 9-12
students, including administering appropriate assessments.

3. To perform duties deemed necessary by the director of guidance or the
principal.

Planning and Coordination

1. Collaborate weekly with the Director of Guidance and counselors and
Coordinator/Facilitator of Work-based Learning at the school to maximize
efforts to achieve the goals and objectives of the EEDA and Work-based
Learning program.

2. Assist in securing career speakers from business, industry, colleges and
universities, and military for NBA 9-12 classrooms.

3. Assist in arranging and monitoring career field trips to business, industries,
colleges and universities and military bases for all 9-12 students.

4. Assist in informing New Bridge’s CDF of school events and opportunities
that alternative students may take a part in.

5. Remain current on changing job entry skill requirements, technology, and
college and university requirements for entrance.

6. Attend state and locally sponsored Work-based Learning and Career
Specialist staff development offerings and consortium meeting.

7. Complete quarterly Career Specialist Accountability Report for the South
Carolina Department of education.

Professional Conduct and Responsibility

Teachers shall be responsible for the care, discipline, and instruction of pupils
in their charge. They shall enforce all laws governing the conduct of pupils in
class and on the school grounds and other such rules as may be prescribed by
the Principal or Superintendent of Schools. The major duties and
responsibilities of teachers shall include:

1. Teachers should arrive on campus and be in their room by 7:45 a.m. and
leave the campus no earlier than 3:45 p.m. If a teacher or staff member
needs to leave the campus during the school day they must get permission
from an administrator.

2. One of the teacher’s most important duties is that of maintaining an accurate
record of attendance on each student and should be submitted each block.
The responsibility for checking roll and reporting attendance in any class
should never be delegated to a student.

3. Teachers should be aware of their legal responsibility to take all reasonable
action in quelling any situation, which might arise on school premises
endangering student health, safety, or education. This legal responsibility
exists whether incidents arise in the classroom or elsewhere at school.

4. Teachers shall keep accurate records with respect to grades. PT should be
updated at least weekly.

5. Teachers should follow all state and federal guidelines and procedures
concerning Individual Academic Plans. NOTE: Teachers and staff are

obligated to report (mandated reporters) concerns of suspected abuse or
neglect.
6. Teachers are reminded of their professional responsibility in their relations
with pupils within and outside the classroom. The school ascribes to a
healthy rapport between students and staff at all times and in all instances
encourages the development of mutual respect.
7. Teachers are expected to stand beside their classroom doors during class
change.
8. Teachers should model professionalism in conduct and dress. Anything
printed in the Student Code of Dress should pertain to teachers also. Please
refrain from wearing blue-jeans or denim, wind-suits, short skirts, baggy
pants or tights, or clothing that exposes undergarments. Professional dress is
required on all in-service days unless prior permission is given by
administration. Also, please remember to wear your school ID the entire
time you are on campus. This is district policy.
9. Teachers shall be responsible for the care of all furniture, textbooks,
reference books, courses of study, manuals, bulletins and any other
apparatus used by the teachers. Each teacher is responsible for reporting
maintenance needs in his/her room.
10.Teacher planning periods are given for the purpose of collaborative
planning, conferring with students, calling parents, conferring with
department chairpersons, team meetings, or the performance of some other
activity related to instruction.
11.Teachers are required to attend faculty, departmental, and team meetings.
12.MAKE-UP WORK –In the event that a student needs to make up a test or an
assignment, he/she has one week (5 class meetings) from the time of his/her
return to school to complete the work. It is the student’s responsibility to
arrange with the teacher a time for the test/assignment to be completed. If
illness or other circumstances keep a student out of class longer than three
(3) days, the student or his/her parents should contact the Guidance
Department to arrange for assignments to be sent home. Since it takes at
least one full day to secure assignments and materials from teachers,
students should request assignments no later than noon the day prior to the
afternoon assignments will be picked up from the guidance office.
13.The responsibilities of the regular classroom teacher in a Homebound
Instruction Plan are:

a. Attend meetings to develop an instructional plan

b. Provide lesson assignments and any available worksheets (Detailed
daily assignments are not required).

c. Provide tests to be administered by the guidance department or the
homebound teacher if indicated in the instructional plan. Otherwise,
tests will be administered in school on dates determined by the
homebound teacher and the instructional plan.

d. Refer any problems directly to student’s counselor.
e. Grade completed materials and tests. Enter grades into computer.
14.Homeroom/Advisory: Each teacher who is assigned a homeroom/advisory
class should provide assistance to these students just as any other class. In
addition, the teacher should serve as counselor and advisor to these students.
15.To fulfill obligations to substitute teachers, the regular classroom teacher
should provide to the substitute coordinator a completed substitute folder
including the following:
a. Class roll for each group.
b. Time schedule for all classes and activities.
c. Seating chart for each group (if applicable)
d. Disciplinary Action forms
e. The name of a student from each group to be the assistant to the

substitute to help him in locating materials needed
f. List of pupils in any special groups
g. Notice of any supervisory responsibilities (i.e. lunch duty)
h. Evacuation procedures
i. Emergency lesson plans
j. Substitute Information Sheet
k. Substitute Feedback form
l. Notice of any other special situations that might exist (i.e. assemblies)
16.PLC meetings will normally be held on delayed start Wednesday’s. The
general schedule includes:
a. 1st Wednesday- PLC (ALL STAFF not assigned to duty)
b. 2nd and 4th Wednesday’s- Department PLC
c. 3rd Wednesday- PLC Academic PD/Data teams
17.We expect all teachers to attend PLC meetings. Please avoid asking for
exceptions to this procedure.
18.Teachers will maintain documentation of flex-time hours in My Learning
Plan.

19.All athletic, dramatic, or social activities, wherever held, when conducted
under the name or auspices of the school, or any class organization thereof,
shall be under the general supervision of the school authorities and teachers
assigned as needed.

20.Teachers are required to attend all assemblies and to sit among their student
group to help maintain the proper atmosphere within the assembly.

21.Extra supervisory duties are assigned as equitably as possible on a duty
roster. Teachers are expected to be at their assigned posts within 5 minutes
of the bell and remain for the duration of the duty.

22.Dismissing Classes: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD A
CLASS BE LEFT PHYSICALLY UNSUPERVISED. Under no
circumstances should any class or member of any class be dismissed to go to
the commons area or parking lot during scheduled class time. In emergency
situations, department chairpersons or an administrator should be notified.
No student should be dismissed early from class unless prior notice is
received from the main office or an administrator.

23.Teachers are required to participate in graduation.
24.In order to ensure the safety of our students and staff, teachers are expected

to close and lock their doors during class time and anytime your classroom is
unsupervised.

Teacher Code of Expectations for Teachers & Professional Staff

Purpose: The purpose of this administrative rule is to set a code of expectations
for teachers and other professional staff which reflects the high standards of
Lexington School District Two. Although every expectation may not be applicable
for all staff (i.e., “use an approved, consistent grading system”), many of the
standards do apply to all staff members (i.e., “model professionalism in conduct
and dress”). Teachers, administrators and staff members are expected to exhibit the
standards which apply to their positions.

1. Model professionalism in conduct and dress.
2. Serve as a positive role model for students.
3. Develop long-range plans for instruction.
4. Teach the curriculum standards with depth, rigor, and appropriate pacing.
5. Be actively engaged in teaching for the entire class period.
6. Attend school regularly for the entire day and be on time.
7. Use an approved consistent grading system.
8. Communicate regularly with parents and maintain documentation of

contacts.
9. Collaborate with colleagues.
10.Attend required school/district meetings and participate in staff development

opportunities.
11.Develop and implement an effective behavior management plan.
12.Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology.
13.Comply with district and school policies.
14.Support extracurricular student activities.

Fire Drills/Emergency Drills

Tax supported schools in the State of South Carolina are required to have fire
drills. At Edisto High School fire drills will be scheduled on various days of the
week and at various times during the day. The warning buzzer or PA will start the

drill.

Students are to leave the building in a quiet manner. No one is to run. All books
and personal articles are to be left behind. Teachers are required to take

attendance/grade books so as to account for all students as soon as the class is a
safe distance from the building.

Students who are enroute to another location in the building should continue on
and report to the teacher at their destination. A fire drill evacuation plan is
included in the packet prepared for teachers at the beginning of the year.

Other drills such as earthquake, tornado and emergency procedures will be
scheduled throughout the year.

Fundraising
Any fundraising that is conducted for a school-sponsored activity or on school

property must be approved in advance by the appropriate administrator. All money
collected must be deposited in the school account by the school bookkeeper. All
expenses must be paid out of the account by school check so that the school has a
complete record of all transactions for the district auditing firm and for the general
public’s inspection (see also Money).

GRADING SCALE
Report Card and Progress Report Grading Scale

A = 100-90 Outstanding Effort & Consistently High Quality Work
B = 89-80 Solid Performance with Good Quality Work
C = 79-70 Adequate Performance with Adequate Effort
D = 69-60 Barely Satisfactory Effort
F = 59 - Below Unsatisfactory Performance
WP = Withdrawn Passing
WF = Withdrawn Failing

SC Uniform Grading Scale Conversions

Numerical Letter College Honors AP/IB/Dual
Grade Grade Prep/Tech Credit
5.375
100 A Prep 5.250 5.875
99 A 4.875 5.125 5.750
98 A 4.750 5.000 5.625
97 A 4.625 4.875 5.500
96 A 4.500 4.750 5.375
95 A 4.375 4.625 5.250
94 A 4.250 4.500 5.125
93 A 4.125 4.375 5.000
92 A 4.000 4.250 4.875
91 A 3.875 4.120 4.750
90 A 3.750 4.620
3.620 4.000
89 B 3.875 4.500
88 B 3.500 3.750 4.375
87 B 3.375 3.625 4.250
86 B 3.250 3.500 4.125
85 B 3.125 3.375 4.000
84 B 3.000 3.250 3.875
83 B 2.875 3.125 3.750
82 B 2.750 3.000 3.625
81 B 2.625 2.875 3.500
80 B 2.500 2.750 3.375
79 C 2.375 2.625 3.250
78 C 2.250 3.125
2.125

77 C 2.000 2.500 3.000

76 C 1.875 2.375 2.865

75 C 1.750 2.250 2.750

74 C 1.625 2.125 2.625

73 C 1.500 2.000 2.500

72 C 1.375 1.875 2.375

71 C 1.250 1.750 2.250

70 C 1.125 1.625 2.125

69 D 1.000 1.500 2.000

68 D 0.875 1.375 1.875

67 D 0.750 1.250 1.750

66 D 0.625 1.125 1.625

65 D 0.500 1.000 1.500

64 D 0.375 0.875 1.375

63 D 0.250 0.750 1.250

62 D 0.125 0.625 1.125

61 D 0.000 0.000 00.000

60 D 0.000 0.000 0.000

59 F 0.000 0.000 0.000

FRESHMAN – ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS

All student – athletes must register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility
Clearinghouse

Schedule changes
A student may make schedule changes after initial registration with the approval of
the recommending teacher and guidance counselor within the first five days of
school. No changes will be made after the third day of school unless the following
extenuating circumstances are present:

• The student has become ineligible for a course because of failure to meet
prerequisite requirement.

• The student’s schedule has a computer error.
• The student has completed a course in summer school and is eligible to

register for another course.
• A WF will be equivalent to zero credit.
Retaking a course
Courses may be retaken only if the student received a D or F. The student must
retake the course no later than the next academic year. All courses taken will be
reflected on the student’s record.
Class Rank
Grades will not be rounded for GPR’s. Top honor graduates will be selected at the
end of the 8th semester using the GPR.

Procedures for Graduation
Students must pass all required courses listed in the DMP in order to receive a
State High School Diploma.

Graduation exercises will be limited to those students who have met the State
requirements for a High School Diploma or Certificate.

All graduating seniors who expect to participate in the commencement exercises
must follow the schedule given for rehearsal.

Failure to follow the schedule for rehearsals, except for cases of extreme
emergency, will exclude students from participating in graduation exercises.
Students who arrive late for the graduation ceremony will not be allowed to
participate in the ceremony.

The principal must be notified in the event of an emergency. The notice must be
given early enough so that a decision can be made as to the acceptance or rejection
of the reason for not being able to attend rehearsal prior to the time the rehearsal is
to be held. Any student who misses practice must have a valid excuse approved by
the principal.

All faculty members will be required to participate in graduation.

REHEARSAL FOR THOSE STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN
GRADUATION IS MANDATORY.

Teacher/Staff Attendance

Teachers are expected to arrive by 7:45 a.m. and be at their door to greet students
no later than 8:05 a.m. Teachers should not leave campus prior to 3:45 p.m. No
class should be left unsupervised at anytime. In the case of an emergency however,
arrangements should be made for coverage by the teacher.

A teacher/staff may NOT leave campus during the workday without notifying
an administrator via shared google form or signing out in the office. These
occasions should be of an emergency nature or for school business and should
be kept to a minimum and NOT exceed 5 per semester.

Personal Leave and Absences
Your presence is necessary in order for students to be successful!
Complaints and Grievances
Please see Board Policy Statement GBK in the Board Policy Manual. This policy
should be followed.

Absent and/or Substitutes Procedures

In order to make our school operate as smoothly as possible, it is imperative that
our certified personnel are completely aware of the procedure that must be
followed if they are going to be unavailable for any given day.
Be reminded that all other requests for leave must be submitted at least five (5)
days before the date of absence.
In order to make our school operate as smoothly as possible, it is imperative that
our certified personnel are completely aware of the procedure that must be
followed if they are going to be unavailable for any given day.

• ALL STAFF absences (sub needed or not) will be submitted through the
Aesop system. Absences can be entered through the Internet.

• An Absence is as follows:
Half Day-more than 90 minutes-up to 4 hours.
Whole Day-more than 4 hours.

Also, teachers who leave school for emergency reasons during the school day
may be charged leave time.

Substitute Information Checklist

When a teacher has to be absent, clear two-way communication and cooperation
between the teacher and the substitute is needed for a successful instructional day.
It is the responsibility of the teacher and the school staff at large to help substitute
teachers. The following should be included in your sub folder.

___ Current class rolls for all classes, updated as needed

___ Adequate lesson plans for each class (Sub lesson plan sheet can be found
in Google Classroom)

___ Seating chart for each class, updated as needed

___ Bell schedule of all classes and activities

___ Names of any student ambassadors for each class (see lesson plan sheet)

___ Copy of classroom rules and procedures
_
__ Notice of supervisory responsibilities such as lunch duty (see lesson plan
sheet)

___ Emergency/evacuation map and procedures (posted in classroom)

___ Discipline Action Notes
___ Printed attendance form for substitute to complete and submit to
attendance office each block.

___ Substitute Feedback form

Comments:

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Edisto High School teachers will also prepare an Emergency Lesson Plan folder.
Two sets of emergency lesson plans should be included. These plans should be
generic enough to be used at any time during the school year and should be
submitted to your department head by August 24th.

Coverage for Emergencies

In the circumstances that emergencies arise that require a teacher to leave campus
and coverage is needed on short notice, teachers will be grouped by planning
period for class coverage. If a teacher must leave unexpectedly they should

communicate with Mrs. Cheryl Talton and their department head. Substitute
teachers will not be used to cover emergencies. This is done in order to help build a
foundation of quality, reliable substitute teachers.

In the event that there are multiple teachers absent, teachers with common planning
may be directed to cover on short notice. In such cases, an email or note will be
sent from Mrs. Cheryl Talton to covering teachers. It is the expectation that all
teachers help in such circumstances unless an IEP or Parent Teacher Conference
has previously been scheduled.

Additional Information

ACCIDENTS TO FACULTY MEMBERS
If any employee is injured while performing his/her duties as a member of the
faculty or staff, he/she should:
1. Notify an administrator immediately. (If possible, secure proper forms from

Mrs. Strube or Mrs. Sands, before going to the doctor).
2. If a doctor visit is necessary, see Mrs. Strube for the list of approved doctors. Be

sure to state that you were injured on the job.
3. Fill out the proper forms in the main office.
It is imperative that you report all accidents to an administrator, even ones that you
think will not require care. Later, if a subsequent problem develops you would be
covered.

BUILDING SECURITY
School personnel are issued keys for the expressed purpose of gaining access and
maintaining security for the areas which they are assigned. Teachers are to secure
all areas when not under their direct supervision. Teachers are to instruct students
not to leave valuable items in the room during special events such as assemblies.

If you are in the building after hours be sure you have the approval from
administration so the security alarm can be set.

Parking
School employees are to park only in areas assigned for faculty/staff parking.

Severe Weather Closing Information
In case of severe weather, announcements regarding school closings will be made
on the following:

Radio Stations: WIGL –102.9, 105 FM
WDIX-WORG – 1150 AM/105.1 FM WQKI – 93.9 FM, 710 AM
WPJX – 1580 AM WWBD (Bamberg) – 91.2 FM
WTCB (B-106) – 106 FM
WSSB (SC State University) – 90.3 FM

Television Station: WACH Fox 57 WLTX 19
WIS-TV – Channel 10

Sign-In/Sign-Out Procedures

A sheet for signing in and out will be kept in the office. You are required to sign
in each morning by 7:45 a.m. and to check your mailbox before going to class.
You should check your mailbox each day before leaving school and during your
planning period. Do not leave school during working hours without an
administrator’s permission. Make requests in writing giving reason(s) for your
early departure and time of departure. Request forms for departure are in the
office.

Records of sign-in and sign-out times and early departure notes are maintained

throughout the year. Late arrivals and early departures are limited to one and one-
half (1 ½) hours. Personnel who are out more than one and one-half (1 ½) hours
during the time students are present: 7:55 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., will be charged with
one-half (1/2) day leave.

Smoking

Due to federal legislation, the Pro-Children Act of 1994, the school district does
not permit smoking in any indoor facility (or any portion thereof). Any violation
of the above may result in a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation. Each
day that a violation continues constitutes a separate violation. Those persons who
cause a fine to be levied on the school district as a result of failure to comply with
the above are required to reimburse the school district. Also, while performing any
job-related activity, school district employees must not smoke or use other tobacco
products in the presence of students or in any area that can be observed by
students.

First Offense: Warning/letter in employee file
Second offense: Termination

KEYS

Keys will be assigned by Mr. Bobby Hall, according to need. Teachers are urged to
be careful with keys and should always lock their doors when they leave the room.
Keys are NOT to be given to students under any circumstances. Teachers are
responsible for closing and locking windows and doors at the end of the day.
Students are not to borrow or have access to keys. Duplication of school keys is
prohibited.

Maintenance and Repairs

If there are repairs or maintenance needs in your room (e.g., broken windows and
blinds), please report them to Mr. Hall, Ms. King or Ms. Weeks.

TELEPHONES
Teachers will not dismiss students from class to use the phone except in
emergency situations.

There are telephones in each classroom as well as in teacher lounges. Please keep
personal calls to a minimum. Good telephone etiquette is essential.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS
Check-out of Equipment – School owned equipment should never leave school
property without prior approval by the principal. Complete the Equipment Request
form and submit it to the Media Specialist who will then submit it to the principal.

Duplication of Materials –The cost of paper continues to escalate and teachers are
requested to limit the copying of materials to those that are necessary to the
success of the instructional objective.

Teacher Boxes are located in the Communication Center.
Teachers are to check their boxes at least twice daily, before school begins and
after school is out. It would be wise to check during your planning period,
especially if you are expecting telephone messages. Do not send students to pick
up items out of your box.

COPYING GUIDELINES

TEXTBOOKS
Class sets of textbooks will be used during the year (unless special permission
has been granted by the textbook coordinator). Class sets will be checked out
to the teacher and the teacher will be held responsible for their return. We would
suggest that class sets be numbered for classroom use and checked after each class.
The school is responsible for paying for all lost books each year.

BREAKFAST/LUNCH PROGRAM
Lunch will be paid for as students are served or tickets may be purchased before
school (in the cafeteria). No money will be collected by homeroom teachers. All
students may apply for free or reduced price lunch. Application forms are available
in the school cafeteria.
MEAL PRICES

Medication Procedures
No medication shall be given to a student by anyone other than the nurse or office
personnel. Most medicines should be given at home, and medicines will be given
at school only when the parents cannot give the medication during the hours the
child is at school. Please refer to “Health Services” in the Student/Parent
Handbook for additional regulations on medicine given at school.

Media Center Expectations

Hours of Operation: 7:30 – 3:30

Purpose:

The school library media program supports the district and state curriculum
by providing adequate resources that all users (students, teachers and
community members) may become information literate. The school library
media program will

· Maintain a clean, safe, aesthetically pleasing environment conducive to
learning,

· Maintain an accurate, age-appropriate, curriculum-based collection that
promotes the love of reading and fosters the quest for knowledge,

· Provide other services as deemed necessary by our inner and outer
environments and its patrons,

· Assist teachers in promoting Information Literacy in curricular-based
instruction, and

· Promote positive public relations (to include an Advisory Board).

Guidelines:

20.All school rules are to be followed in the Media Center. Violations will
be disciplined by the school, as well as the district policies adopted by
the district’s Code of Conduct.

21.Periodicals (magazines and newspapers) do NOT circulate. These items
should be read or researched inside the Media Center. These items
should not be altered, cut, or taken.

22.Students’ use of the Internet in the Media Center (and all devices in
general) should be for school-related assignments only.

23.Students have a circulation limit of 5 books at a time. Students have a
circulation period of 10 school days. Students are NOT allowed to
check out reference items. Reserves can be placed for library books.

24.Teachers have a circulation limit of 35 items at a time. Teachers have a
circulation period of 30 school days. Teachers may check out reference
items for classroom use.

25.The Media Center does not supply students with items such as staples,
paperclips, paper, pencils, tape, etc. These are school supplies that
should be furnished from home or from the assigning teachers.

26.Copy paper is provided for school assignments. Students should limit
printing to 5 pages. Misuse or abuse of this privilege may result in fines
of 10 cents/page.

27.In order to provide a safe and accountable school environment, the
Media Center will not issue bathroom passes. Classroom teachers
should always know the whereabouts of each child at all times.

28.Each student must always have a signed, dated, and timed media center
pass to enter the media center. This includes any time that a student
visits individually.

29.Leisure use of the media center includes checking out books, reading,
and studying. It is not a social hall!

Policies and Procedures:

Help us make the Media Center the information/technology hub that the new
millennium suggests for “our” society. The Media Center should be the
largest, most expensive, most extensive information-holding classroom on this
campus.

30.All requests should be made 24 hours in advance (use of the Media
Center as your classroom, video loans, reference materials usage, etc.)
for Media Center services.

31.A limit of 2 students from each classroom should be in the Media
Center. With prior approval (and collaboration), a group (limited to 4
students per class) will be allowed access to the Media Center during
classroom instructional time.

32.Teachers should accompany each whole class activity during the Media
Center visit. Do NOT “drop” off your class…your presence is required
and your assistance is needed. Please don’t schedule a class visit on a
day that you are planning to be out of the building. Your substitute

cannot provide the guidance of your students while you are out. They
do not know your students, and the Media Center staff may not either.
Those visits will be rescheduled for the next available instructional day
to which the classroom teacher agrees.
33.A Media Center schedule/plan book is located on the front counter of
the facility. Collaboration with the Media Center staff should take
place during each teacher’s planning in advance of turning in the
appropriate lesson plans. The Media Specialist’s hours are 7:30 – 3:30.
The Media Assistant’s hours are 8:15 – 2:15.
34. “Reading Renaissance” should be taking place school-wide. All
teachers should encourage every student to keep a reading book with
them at all times. Reading should be encouraged during any non-
instructional class time.
35.DO NOT take items without following checkout procedures.
36.All videos must be pre-approved. There is a video integration form that
should be filled out and turned in with your lesson plans. Signatures
should include your department chair and curriculum person. You are
HIGHLY encouraged to TeacherTube in your classrooms. No prior
approval is necessary; however, you should also include this as
technology integration in your lesson plan.
37.End-of-the-year procedures must be observed. (2 week closing) These
include

· EHS LMC and State Department SLMS surveys,

· Inventory, and

· End-of-the-year Clearance

38.DISCUS resources are available in every classroom through the use of
the internet. The media center has the annual login and password.

Walk-Through Observations

The administrative staff uses walk-through observations as a means of visiting
teachers’ classrooms for the evaluation of instruction. Teachers should not
interrupt the flow of instruction when the principal enters the classroom.

Testing

The following tests are given/available to give throughout the school year:

• The PSAT is a practice test for the SAT. It actually predicts an SAT score
for the students. The test is given to 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students. It is
especially important for 11th grade students to do well. If they score high
enough, they could qualify for National Merit and/or National Achievement
Scholarships as seniors. The test is given at our school in October of each
year.

• Career Assessment- This may change but it’s a job skills assessment
system that helps employers select, hire, train, develop, and retrain a high-
performance workforce. This series of tests measures foundational and soft
skills and offers specialized assessments to target instructional need.

• EOC (End-of-Course) Test is given to students in certain subject areas:
English I, Algebra I, Biology, US History. This test is used to measure the
student’s mastery of these courses. The test counts 20% of student’s final
grade for several of the subject area.

• MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) is a state-aligned computerized
adaptive assessment system. With a computerized adaptive test, the
difficulty of the test is adjusted to the student’s performance. MAP tests
have the ability to identify skills and concepts individual students have
learned, monitor academic growth over time independent of grade level, and
provide teachers with information they can use to enhance teaching and
learning.

• ACCESS Test is given to ESOL students.
• The COMPASS program is a series of computer-based basic skills

assessments developed by American College Testing (ACT). The name
COMPASS stands for Computer-adapted Placement Assessment and
Support Services. COMPASS measures skills in reading, English,
mathematics as well as English as a Second Language, and scores indicate
course placement as the starting point for a Midlands Technical College
student’s educational career. The results may also indicate areas of academic
weaknesses.
• The ASVAB is administered by the military with assistance from the
counselors, if needed. The test is used as a career exploration tool for
students. Students who desire to go to the military must take the ASVAB
and make a required score to qualify.

• The SAT is a college entrance test for students who want to attend a four-
year college. Students may pick up SAT registration materials from
Guidance.

• The ACT is a college entrance test for students who want to attend a four-
year college. Students may take either the SAT or ACT or both.

• AP testing is given in certain subject areas to determine the student’s
mastery of the subject. Students must enroll in AP courses in order to take
the AP exams. Students who score a 3 or better on the AP exam could
receive college credit and may be exempted from some entry-level college
courses.

•The Importance of Being Visible•

A significant factor in successful discipline is visibility. Every effort must be
made for administrators and staff members to be visible in the hallways and
restrooms during classes and the changing of the classes and at extracurricular
activities.

Eliminating problems of tardiness, loitering outside the classrooms, and congestion
in front of the classrooms, require vigilance and consistency in using routines.
Teachers are expected to be visible at their door during the change of classes
encouraging students to move inside and prepare for classwork as well as urging
others to move along to their respective classes. In addition, teacher presence will
discourage disruptive/unacceptable behavior in the hallways.