Students are expected to follow school and school system rules and regulations at all times while on the school campus and at all school functions regardless of location. This includes all extra-curricular activities such as athletic events, club functions, and special programs. A failure to follow school rules and regulations will result in the assignment of consequences. Consequences include, but are not limited to, the following:
In-School Suspension (ISS) — A student may be assigned in school suspension. Students assigned to ISS can not choose OSS as an option to their ISS assignment. Students refusing ISS shall be assigned additional consequences up to and including OSS. However, upon return to school they must serve the original assignment. Students are not allowed to attend any school-sponsored activity on any day the student is in ISS at the time of the student’s normal dismissal from school. These activities include but not limited to: athletic events, programs such as plays or talent shows, etc. Students who violate this policy may be charged with trespassing.
Out of School Suspension (OSS) -- The administration can suspend students out of school as a discipline consequence. Please note: A student assigned to OSS is trespassing if he/she appears on the property of ANY school within the Franklin County School System or at any Franklin County School System function, including athletic contests, regardless of location. Trespassing is a criminal offense and will be handled as such.
Other – Other consequences may be assigned at the discretion of the FHS Administration if deemed appropriate.
The purpose of the School Resource Officer (SRO) is to be a peace officer by maintaining order on campus with the legal authority to arrest if required. The SRO is a resource teacher in areas of Law Enforcement Education that can be applied in the classroom. Finally, the SRO will at times play the role of counselor, by listening to and assisting students with various problems and concerns. The SRO is on campus on a daily basis.
Interviews of students by law enforcement officers who show proper identification will be permitted during the school day upon officer request. Custody and/or arrest may be affected by a law enforcement officer bearing proper identification if deemed necessary by the officer. The School Resource Officer is a sworn deputy sheriff employed by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department and has the full powers of a regular patrol deputy or Investigator.
The Franklin County Board of Education believes that good discipline is necessary to ensure an atmosphere in which learning can take place. The following is a brief summary of offenses for which short and long-term suspensions may be assigned. For a complete and detailed description of the Franklin County School Board discipline policy, please refer to the Franklin County Schools Student Code of Conduct which can be found online on the Franklin County Schools website (www.fcschools.net).
Short-term suspensions up to 10 school days may be used as punishment for the following offenses:
Theft of property (the school is not responsible for any items lost or stolen).
Use of obscene or profane language and gestures.
Deliberate refusal to obey a teacher.
Leaving a classroom or school without permission.
Physically abusing a student (hitting, pushing, kicking).
Threatening, blackmailing, harassing, or intimidating a student.
Continuous misconduct at school or school functions.
Continuous disregard of school rules and regulations.
Distribution of materials unauthorized by the principal.
Gambling
Deliberate failure to attend class after reporting to school.
Unauthorized presence on school grounds
Indecent dress
Loitering or misbehaving in restrooms
Possession or distribution of obscene materials
Smoking/possession of tobacco products
Any of the offenses set forth in the provisions for long-term suspensions
Long-term suspensions of more than 10 days may be used as punishment for the following offenses:
Repeated violations of short-term suspension offenses.
Immoral conduct
Possession or consumption of illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages on school property or at a school function.
Evidence of injection/consumption of illegal drugs and/or alcoholic beverages prior to attending school.
Possession of a weapon of school property
Willful destruction of school property
Possession or shooting of fireworks on the school grounds
Extortion
Blackmailing, threatening, harassing, intimidating, or assaulting a school staff member
A student fourteen years of age or older who has been convicted of a felony and whose continued presence in school constitutes a clear threat to the safety and health of other students or employees may be expelled by the Board of Education
All students MUST OBEY a reasonable request from ANY teacher or staff member. Examples of reasonable requests include, but are not limited to, the following:
Providing your correct name when asked.
Providing your correct class location when asked.
Giving a cell phone or other prohibited electronic device to a staff member when asked.
Reporting to the office or ISS Room immediately when asked.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful manner at all times. Each teacher will establish classroom rules and consequences and review them with students at the beginning of each semester. Failure to serve a teacher assigned consequence will result in the student being referred to the administration for his/her disciplinary action. Student conduct in the halls, stairwells, etc. should conform to all school rules and regulations. Noise levels should be kept to a minimum. Students should use the class change time to go to lockers, use the restroom, get water, etc. Students must not congregate to the point of blocking passage on the stairs, in the halls, or to doorways. This is especially true in the front lobby so parents and other visitors may have access to the office area. If/when students are asked to move on to class by ANY staff member full cooperation is expected.
Hall Passes
Any student who leaves a classroom during class time must have a hall pass. This pass should bear the student’s name, teacher’s signature, the student’s destination, the date, and the departure time. Students should not be allowed out of the classroom except for emergencies.
Teachers should also issue hall passes to students sent on errands etc., prior to the sounding of the tardy bell if it is anticipated that the student will return to class after the tardy bell.
Students who leave class without permission, or are out of class and do not have an appropriate pass will be considered "Skipping Class" and are subject to disciplinary action including zeros on any missed assignments.
Each student is responsible for safeguarding his/her belongings.
Do not leave personal possessions unprotected/unattended.
Valuable items should not be left unattended in gym lockers, classrooms, the hallway, the cafeteria, etc.
Any student who has stolen property in his/her possession will be treated as if he/she took the item.
School personnel & the SRO will not investigate the loss or theft of prohibited items at school (cell phones, IPods, etc).
Students are expected to refrain from misuse, abuse, and/or willful damage of school property.
Students should not mark on furniture, books, lockers, equipment, etc.
Classrooms, hallways, walkways, etc. should be left free of trash and paper.
Feet should not be placed against walls, lockers, etc.
Any student who defaces or destroys school property intentionally will be required to pay the full amount of the cost of the damages, including replacement fees. Students may also be required to clean/repair any damaged items.
In addition, any student who intentionally damages or destroys school property will be subject to the disciplinary action as outlined in the Franklin County Schools Student Code of Conduct.
Vandalism may result in prosecution by school officials and the SRO.
Students at Franklinton High School are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates respect for themselves, other students, faculty and staff, and the rules and regulations of the school. As such, students should not engage in public displays of affection while on school grounds. Embracing, kissing, petting, and more intimate sexual involvement is not permitted on the bus, the school campus, or at any school function. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in disciplinary action.
The State of North Carolina in GS 115C-407 and Franklinton High School promote a tobacco-free environment for its students and staff. Smoking, use of any tobacco products, or vaping is prohibited on the FHS campus, including all athletic facilities, by all persons. No student at any time shall possess, smoke, or otherwise use any tobacco product or vaping product in any school building or school vehicle, on the school premises, or while attending or participating in school functions including athletic events. This policy includes athletic events conducted on otherwise public locations such as the Franklinton Recreation Park. Violators of this policy are subject to disciplinary consequences.
All office telephones are reserved for school business only. Students will not be allowed to use the telephones in the office except by staff approval. Phone use by students in teacher classrooms is at the teacher’s discretion & should be restricted to school-related business. Students will be notified of messages only in cases of an emergency. We cannot disrupt any class by putting calls through to students in classrooms.
Eating and drinking in the classroom should be limited. Water and other beverages should be in a closed container to prevent spills. No outside cups or food should be brought into a classroom. All trash should be placed in a trashcan.
Only the classroom teacher can give students permission to eat or drink in the classroom. This is only to be done when it does not disrupt the classroom learning environment.