TEXTBOOKS

	Lost books MUST be paid for before a replacement can be issued.
	Students are responsible for paying for any damages to books which are issued to them.
	If a student withdraws from school, he or she must return the textbooks to the teacher who issued them.
	Report cards / diplomas will be held for students who have not returned or paid for textbooks and other items issued by the school. In order to participate in graduation ceremonies, students must have no outstanding debts owed to the school, including but not limited to books, fees, lunches, uniforms, etc.

MEDIA CENTER USE

Students use NCWISE numbers to log into computers in the media center and to check out materials. All books circulate to students for two weeks and may be renewed for an

additional two weeks. Students with overdue books are not allowed to check out other materials until the overdue items are returned or debts are settled. All senior library debts must be settled prior to graduation.

LOCKERS

	Locker assignments will be made during lunch periods in the cafeteria lobby during the first two weeks of school.
	Locker number assignments, combination numbers, and duplicate keys will be kept on file in the office.
	Students are advised that lockers are school property and as such they are subject to inspection at any time.
	Students are not to share lockers or locker combinations with other students.
	The cost to clean and / or repair a locker will be paid by the student.
	All school lockers / gym lockers must have a lock. Lockers must remain locked at all times.
	In order to avoid disturbing classes, a student who has 1st lunch may not go to his / her locker during lunch unless the locker is located on 1st level hall. A student who has 2nd lunch may not go to his / her locker during lunch unless the locker is located on 3rd level. A student who has 3rd lunch may not go to his / her locker, unless the locker is located on 2nd level.
	In order to avoid mice and insect infestations, food and drinks may not be stored in lockers overnight.
	All lockers not issued to students will be secured as part of the Safe Schools Plan.
	These lockers are not to be opened for any reason without authorization.

STUDENT INSURANCE

Insurance for 2009 – 2010 will be through The Young Group.  See Pansy Scruggs in the office for more information and the Insurance Information Sheet

	Gold	Silver	Bronze
School Time	$32.00	$21.00	$10.00
24-Hour	$144.00	$93.00	$47.00
Extended Dental	$7.00	$7.00	$7.00

CAFETERIA INFORMATION

COURTYARD USE

Use of courtyard during lunch periods is a privilege. Students must not stand on tables and must keep the area clean. Any violations may result in loss of courtyard privileges.

HALL PASSES

If an emergency occurs in which a student is required to be in the hall during instructional time, that student must have a hall pass from the appropriate teacher. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain a hall pass from the instructor. The student must be signed out of the classroom and must be signed in upon return.

DESIGNATED STUDENT AREAS

	During breakfast and morning break, all students eating breakfast / snack are to remain in the cafeteria
	The only areas in which students are allowed during their lunch period are the following:

Cafeteria, courtyard, and designated hall:

1st Lunch – A level hall

2nd Lunch – Cafeteria / Courtyard

3rd lunch – B level hall

	No opened food or drinks are allowed in halls / rooms. Drinks and food seen in halls and rooms may be confiscated and not returned.
	To relieve congestion in the Freshman Academy no student should be on 3rd level unless they have a class located there.

LOITERING

Students are expected to remain in designated areas. Students are not permitted to loiter in the hallways, parking lots, on athletic fields, perimeters of campus, or in cars. Students are expected to be on campus only during the time periods designated within their academic / extracurricular activities schedules. The building opens at 7:30. Students are to enter the building immediately upon arrival at school, and exit immediately when school is dismissed. Students not using bus transportation should be picked up by 3:15. Students participating in an extracurricular activity must be supervised by a teacher.

VISITORS

Hibriten High School is a closed campus and all visitors must report to the office upon arrival. Under special circumstances, visitor passes may be pre-approved through the Main Office and issued to adults and / or students with adult supervision.

	All visitors must report to the office. Those who choose not to will be arrested for trespassing. N.C.G.S. 14-159.13
	The administration reserves the right to deny visitors permission to be on campus.
	A visitor may only attend classes at teachers’ and administrators’ discretion.
	A visitor pass is valid for a specified time limit / area and must be displayed by the visitor while on campus.
	Visitors may not attend school during exams or the last two weeks of the school year.
	Visitation for social purposes is not permitted.

Commercial Deliveries - The school will not accept delivery of food, flowers or gifts during the school day.

SCHOOL SAFETY INFORMATION

School safety is a top priority for school administration and teachers. Each school has a Crisis Management Plan that addresses major crises, such as bad weather, armed intruder on campus, chemical spill, etc., and defines the steps that should be taken to ensure the safety of all children. Law enforcement and emergency agencies work closely with school administration to prevent or prepare for these incidents that would threaten the safety of students. As our culture and environment continue to change, crisis response is modified to meet the most current demands in society. Each year, schools are required to conduct at least two lockdown drills in an effort to be prepared for an emergency. For more information, contact the School-Community Relations Office, 728-8407, ext. 120.

Fire Drills

Fire drill procedures are posted in each classroom. Students are to exit the building in a quiet, orderly manner. Upon leaving the building, students are to remain with their class and proceed to the designated area. Students should return to the building in the same manner and route in which they left. Pulling a fire alarm under false pretenses is a serious offense and will result in suspension from school and legal action.

Tornado Drills

Tornado drill procedures are posted in each classroom. In the event of a drill or actual severe weather, students should proceed in an orderly manner to the designated area. Personal protection is important. Students are to keep their heads down, knees drawn up with the back of the head covered with hands.

Inclement Weather

Should inclement weather or emergency situations result in the closing of district schools, or an adjustment to school start or dismissal times, the information will be conveyed to local radio and television stations, and through Alert Now.

School Resource Officer

As a result of a joint project with the Lenoir Police Department, a School Resource Officer has been assigned to work with the faculty, staff and community members to ensure a safe school environment. The officer is available during the school day to answer questions and to work with students in matters that may require police intervention.

Video Surveillance Cameras

All students, parents and staff are advised that as a public school facility, students, staff, parents and building visitors do not have a right to expect privacy in connection with their actions and activities while in or about the school facilities. In an effort to increase school security, provide greater safety for students, staff and building visitors, and to reduce vandalism and theft, many areas of the high school campus, both internal and external shall be subject to observation and monitoring by video cameras. The tapes of such observations shall be available for use by the school district and its administrative staff, if necessary toenforce the law and the provisions of school district policy. Any questions should be addressed directly to the building administration.