This presentation will be presented again in Spanish later in the orientation.

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Esta presentación se presentará nuevamente en español más adelante en la orientación.

ANNOUNCEMENT

AT THIS TIME, WE ASK THAT EVERYONE SILENCE ALL WIRELESS DEVICES AND PUT THEM AWAY SO THEY ARE NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR THE DURATION OF THIS PRESENTATION! THANK YOU!

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-WCPSS POLICY 4318

OUR MISSION

OUR VISION

Sanderson High School will provide a relevant and engaging education and will graduate students who are collaborative, creative, effective communicators, and critical thinkers.

Sanderson High School students will be prepared to reach their full potential and lead productive lives in a complex and changing world.

MEET THE ADMIN TEAM

Learn more: ADMINISTRATION

PRINCIPAL

Tara Drouhard

Email:

tdrouhard@wcpss.net

Learn more: ADMINISTRATION

STUDENT LAST NAMES A-D

Kimberly Carter

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Email: kcarter2@wcpss.net

Jessica Martz

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Email: jlmartz@wcpss.net

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STUDENT LAST NAMES E-K

Stephen Ausley

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Email: sausley@wcpss.net

Summer Manns

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Email: sdmanns@wcpss.net

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STUDENT LAST NAMES L-Ra

Trenton Brown

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Email: tbrown15@wcpss.net

Haley Stallworth

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Email: hstallworth@wcpss.net

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STUDENT LAST NAMES Rb-Z

Joey Risso

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Email:

jrisso@wcpss.net

Dentra Keith

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Email:

dkeith@wcpss.net

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Katherine Pendergraft

AP OF INSTRUCTION

Email:

kpendergraft@wcpss.net

Durenda Johnson Ward

DEAN OF STUDENTS

Email:

djohnson-ward@wcpss.net

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TRANSPORTATION

• Discussion Topics
• How do I register for bus service?
• Can my child have multiple bus routes if needed?
• How can I track the bus?
• How often do bus delays or stops occur?
• How and when are parents notified about bus cancellations?

For details, visit wcpss.net and click the Transportation tab, or call 919-805-3030 to speak with a representative.

Learn more: TRANSPORTATION

ATTENDANCE

• EARLY CHECK-OUT
• No 'walk-up" checkouts are permitted between 1:45 and 2:18 p.m.
• All students, regardless of age, checking out early, must bring a note from their parent/guardian between 7:00 -7:25 a.m. to the Attendance Office.

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• EXCUSED & UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
• Late 45 minutes = ABSENT
• Examples of excused absences with notes:
• Illness or injury
• Medical or dental appointment
• Religious observance
• Pre-approved educational opportunity

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TARDY / PASSES

SANDERSON TARDY POLICY

• All students are expected to arrive at their designated classrooms on time and prepared.
• “On time” is defined as being in class, seated, and prepared to engage in the lesson by the ringing of the tardy bell. 
• Tardies reset at the end of each quarter.

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STUDENT PASSES

Out of class? You need a pass!

• Large hall passes from classroom for restroom/water (stay on your floor!)
• White paper pass from teacher for other destinations
• Lunch passes during lunch (either from teacher or off-campus pass)
• Students will need a pass to eat in classroom, even if not eating or buying food.

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RESTROOM

BREAK RULE

THE FIRST 20

MINUTES OF CLASS

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THE LAST 20

MINUTES OF CLASS

NO LEAVING THE CLASSROOM DURING:

20/20

SANDERSON

HIGH SCHOOL

www.wcpss.net/sandersonhs

Device / Cell Phone Policy

Device / Cell Phone Policy

2–19 Aiding and Abetting

🚫 What It Means

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• You can't help someone break a serious rule.
• Helping = Doing
• If you help, you're just as responsible.
• Consequences Are Real
• You could face suspension or other serious discipline.
• Think Before You Act
• Don’t let someone else's bad decision become your consequence.

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🤔 “Assist or Facilitate” — What Can Count?

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• You’re Involved If You….
• Lend a banned item
• Act as a lookout or distract staff
• Plan or encourage wrongdoing
• Help hide evidence
• Post or coordinate online
• Lie or give false information

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Grading Policy

• A=90–100 | B=80–89 | C=70–79 | D=60–69 | F<60
• Honors/Academic:
• Major 50%, Minor 35%, Formative 15%
• AP:
• Major 70%, Minor 20%, Formative 10% (HW ≤15%)
• Teachers:
• 4+ Summatives & 8+ Formatives/qtr; weekly grade updates; late work max 70%
• Students:
• Complete work, communicate absences, attend tutoring
• Grade Recovery:
• Retests on majors within 2 weeks (higher score kept)
• Honor Code:
• 1st=0 + redo 70%; 2nd=0 + ALC + 60%; 3rd+=0 + admin
• No extra credit | Senior exam exemptions per WCPSS

WHERE CAN STUDENTS EAT LUNCH?

STUDENTS MAY EAT LUNCH IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

• CAFETERIA
• GYM LOBBY
• COURTYARD
• TEACHER’S CLASSROOM (PASS REQUIRED)
• MEDIA CENTER (PASS REQUIRED)
• Jr & Sr OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH (PASS REQUIRED)

Learn more: CALENDARS & BELL SCHEDULES

LAPTOP DISTRIBUTION

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LAPTOPS CAN BE PICKED UP IN THE MEDIA CENTER AFTER ORIENTATION CONCLUDES.

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IN SCHOOL DISTRIBUTION WILL ALSO TAKE PLACE DURING WALK THE SCHEDULE NIGHT AND TUESDAY, AUGUST 26TH (2ND DAY OF SCHOOL)

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Please visit our school website for information about enrollment, the course correction process, lunch passes, parking passes, or any other inquiries.

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Please check Infinite Campus to access your schedule.

HOW STUDENTS CAN HELP THEMSELVES

• BE A PLANNER:
• Start thinking about your post-high school goals now. Your grades and GPA from freshman year set the foundation.
• BE BALANCED:
• Work hard and have fun. Join activities but keep academics a priority. Manage your time well.
• BE PRESENT:
• Attendance matters. Missing school increases dropout risk. Be here and ready to learn every day.
• BE RESPECTFUL:
• Respect teachers, yourself, and peers. Treat others well to avoid discipline issues.
• BE RESPONSIBLE:
• Make up missed work, study, ask for help, and seek clarification. Your GPA starts your first semester—make it count.
• SELF-ADVOCACY:
• Use tutorials, the Academic Learning Center, and Academic Recovery Plans to support your success.

Learn more: STUDENT SERVICES

WHAT’S NEXT?

STUDENTS

• Meet up with your Student

Representative

• Rotation #1
• Student Life Session
• Rotation #2
• Leadership/Club Fair
• Rotation #3
• Counselor Session
• Rotation #4
• School Tour

FAMILIES

Optional Parent/Guardian Info Session

• Auditorium
• Speakers
• PTO
• Sanderson Foundation
• Wake Tech
• Dean of Students
• API
• Admin
• Q & A session
• School Tour

LET’S HEAR FROM…

• Student Council Advisor
• Olivia Chiott

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Learn more: STUDENT SERVICES

STAY UP-TO-DATE

• INSTAGRAM - @shsspartans
• X - @SpartanTweets
• FACEBOOK - @SandersonHS
• SANDERSON PTO- Sanderson PTO
• PTO MONTHLY NEWSLETTER - PTO Spartan Voice Newsletter
• SANDERSON FOUNDATION - Sanderson Foundation
• SANDERSON ALUMNI - SHS Alumni

Follow our social media channels, make sure you’re receiving our weekly Principal’s Message via School Messenger, and be sure to check our website for all school announcements and information.

SAVE THE DATES

HOW PARENTS CAN HELP

THEIR STUDENT(*parent session)

• Set up your Home Base Parent Portal and check grades often.

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• Check our website regularly for updates.

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• Be sure to subscribe to School Messenger and keep phone numbers and email addresses up-to-date with the school. Follow us on social media: TWITTER @SpartanTweets and FACEBOOK @SandersonHS

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• Initiate communication with teachers and/or counselors early if there are concerns.

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• Encourage your child to have a daily routine.

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• Know your child’s bell schedule.

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• Help instill good organizational skills and study habits.

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• Understand District Policies

Learn more: STUDENT SERVICES