Bulldog BARK
Weekly update
Week of April 18th- April 22nd
"At NCHS every student graduates college and career ready with 21st century skills."
Message from the Principal's Desk
Bulldog students and families,
With the weather warming up we are starting to see a lot of dress code violations. I am including the policy below. Please know that if a student is not following this policy we will be contacting someone to bring the student different clothing. Please make sure that your student is dressed appropriately when coming to school
Policy Board of Education of Caroline County
Title: Student Dress Code
Reference: III.31.40
I. The responsibility for appropriate student dress lies with the student and his/her parent(s) or guardian(s). It is recommended that parents and students exercise discretion and good taste in selecting school apparel. The definition of "appropriate attire" will differ from setting to setting and from situation to situation. There are, however, some basic standards to which students should adhere while in school so learning is not compromised and health and safety are not jeopardized.
As schools must provide an atmosphere conducive to learning, any mode of dress which attracts an unusual amount of attention away from learning is unacceptable.
In all cases, students should dress in a manner that is clean, appropriate to the setting, and not disruptive to the educational process.
The school principal (or designee) will be responsible for enforcing the dress code policy, making a final decision relative to the appropriateness of a student's attire, for implementing any disciplinary measures, or taking other action in which a decision is required pursuant to any other procedures adopted under this policy.
This policy is not intended to intrude on students' ability to express themselves through their dress, so long as such expression does not create a threat to the good order of the school or cause the disruption of any recognized school function.
A. Applicable to All Students
1. Clothing should be neat and clean. As part of presenting a neat and clean appearance, children should practice good personal hygiene on a daily basis.
2. Articles of clothing, badges, or buttons that are suggestive of, or appear to advertise, in phrases or pictures or any other form, anything that is illegal for students or against school rules, including but not limited to tobacco, drugs, alcohol, acts of violence, profanity, sex, or weapons are prohibited.
3. Students are prohibited from wearing garments or displaying buttons, arm bands, flags, badges, decals, or other items of symbolic expression that are obscene, suggestive or vulgar.
4. Students are prohibited from wearing or displaying slogans, words, pictures or symbols on school property or at school-sponsored activities or events away from school which acknowledge or support racial prejudice including but not limited to the Confederate flag, the swastika, and pictures of individuals or groups who have been identified as promoting racism, violence, prejudice or negative images of other individuals or groups in such manner as to cause reasonable concern that the clothing or items of attire could lead to disruption of school discipline and the education process.
5. Students are prohibited from wearing clothing or items containing derogatory expressions or language regarding a person's race, color, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.
6. Male and female students shall not wear clothing that is unduly revealing including but not limited to halter or other tops such as tank, tube, see-through, or tops which leave the midriff bare, spaghetti straps, or clothes leaving undergarments visible. Sleeveless garments must fit closely under the arms. The determination of whether shorts, skirts and dresses (including slits) are appropriate in length will be made by the administration.
7. All shorts must be hemmed with no torn edges. Students are prohibited from wearing spandex or biker shorts.
8. Students are prohibited from wearing or having chains attached to their garments.
9. Heavy coats and hats (except as provided in #12 below) are to be placed in lockers or on coat racks upon arrival to school and remain there until such time as they may be necessary for an approved outside activity (such as recess or field trip) or dismissal. Students are advised to keep a sweater/sweatshirt in their locker for cool days. Students are prohibited from wearing heavy coats in school during the school day.
10. Shoes or other appropriate footwear is required. Students should wear shoes that fit securely and are appropriate for the applicable school activity. Rubber flip flops, shower shoes, and bedroom slippers are not permitted.
11. Sunglasses may not be worn inside the school building unless prescribed by a physician. If sunglasses are prescribed, a medical form must be completed and submitted to the nurse's office and a copy kept by the student wearing such glasses.
12. Hats, caps, sun visors, bandannas, sweatbands and other head coverings may not be worn inside the building. Head coverings for religious reasons or medical reasons are appropriate (with advance approval). Permission must be documented and submitted to the main office and a copy kept by the student wearing such a covering.
13. Pants and shorts must be fastened at the natural waistline.
C. Middle and High School Dress Code
The Caroline County Public School system encourages all students to dress in a manner which promotes school discipline, safety, health, positive self-concept, a comfortable and pleasant learning environment, and a positive school image to the community at large. Students are expected to show self-pride and pride in their and school related activities.
1. Students must follow all school rules governing safety in specialized programs that may require the wearing of protective clothing, safety glasses, proper foot protection, or other similar requirements.
2. The wearing of gym clothes is limited to the physical education class. Common courtesy and personal attention to hygiene dictate that students refrain from wearing physical education uniforms throughout the rest of the building during the school day.
3. Shorts must be mid-thigh in length, but in no case have less than a 4" inseam. All shorts must be hemmed with no torn edges.
4. Tights, stretch pants and leggings, must be worn with clothing long enough to cover the buttocks.
5. The length of skirts and dresses (including the slits) should not exceed four inches above the knee.
Upcoming dates:
May 17-Q4 Interims Issued
May 21- Prom
May 23- Choir Spring Concert
May 27-1/2 Day (Staff dismissed 12:15)
May 30-No School-Memorial Day
June 16-Last Day for Students (1/2 Day)
June 17-Last Day for Teachers
Matt Spiker
Principal NCHS
Special Education
Maryland Special education Survey
Student BARKs
Mr. MCCORMICK
Tyrell Adkins
Carson Bishop
Trent Towson
"Excellent student, a pleasure to have in class"
Ms. Meunier
Sophia Yon, Sam Goss, Dezmond Johnson, Kelly Kerstetter, A.J. Kitts, Brayden Aleshire, McCabe Piavis, Brandi George, Stevie Lyles, Alayna Stafford, Allysia Smith
Mrs. Guzman
Payton Gallagher
Tiffany Grist
Maggie Ingram
Brooke Sullivan
Isaiah Turner
Tannor Wood
Henry Johnson IV
Alexa Tennant
Mr. GOODGER
Miranda Brown
Kayla Smith
Mr. WITEK
Jenna Gutierrez
Lindsey Seymour
Tim Mann
Ms. Mielke
Ari Wallace
Mackenzie Montgomery
Ms. SMITH
Kerlin Reina
Bernabe Velasquez
Gilmar Roblero
Omar Dionicio
Juan Ramirez
Ms. GIANNINOTO
Breeze Elliott
Mrs. NECESSARY
Zach O'Brien for being an outstanding board representative
Addison Prettyman for cleaning up the courtyard after lunches
Mrs. Mahoney-Anderson
FBLA:
HUGE barks the student organizations (LEO club & SGA) for their parts in the Egg hunt held 4/9. The egg hunt was a huge success and served over 100 members of the community!
Mahoney & Breeding:
Maddie de Leon Bamaca
Henry Johnson IV
Mason Lord
Will Miller V
Alexa Tennant
Brooke Haught
Mahoney & Matthews:
Jesus Gomez-Chavez
Brayan Perez Velasquez
Selvin Tomas Domingo
Sophia Yon
Garrett Earle
Ava Savelli
Jose Berduo
Shirley Bautista-Cifuentes
Jasiyah Henry
Jehovah-Jirah Adams
Javier Bryant-Sanchez
Yeynifer Escalante Perez
Carla Flores-Gonzalez
Irendira Fuentes
Leila Hardeo
Chloe Ireland
Urian Morales Martinez
Special barks to these 4th-period students for really turning things around in the classroom this week:
Alexiz Korell
Gilberto Juan Baltazar
HUGE barks to all of period 4 for not only meeting but exceeding our expectations in class!
Mrs. Miller
English 9 - Rubi Morales Escalante
English 10 - Maynor Ramirez Ramirez
US History - Jade Perez Rodas
Mrs. Weippert
BARKs Dontay Warner
Mrs. WRIGHT
Christian Charbonneau is such a hard working and responsible student. Everyday he defines the role of a model student.
Karla Morales Boteo has been working very hard in class and she helps her peers whenever they need it.
Karen Herrera completes all of her work each day. Also, she is kind and respectful to everyone.
Mrs. MARSHALL and Mrs. Wright
Maggie Ingram
Kaytlin Buckle
Christa Siljeholm
Piper George
Camilla DePasquale
Hannah Rice
Christian Osbourne
Sarah Starkey
They have all been so great with our athletes in Bocce Ball. They are so good with the kids and as coaches we appreciate it so much!!
Mrs. DVORAK
Gus Clark
Sydney Thompson
Sophie Curler
Maddi Meiklejohn
Chelsea Foehrenbach
Faith Wright
Faviola Perez-Garcia
Precious Phillips
Kaitlyn Schlesner
Lexi Tuttle
Karlee Hughes
Special Student BARKs
Caroline Students Selected for Maryland First Lady’s Art Exhibit
- Rebekah Mitchell, North Caroline High School for Among the Sunflowers (Art Teacher: Tim Goodger)
Caroline Students Win at State High School Young Authors Contest
- Brooklyn Lindsey-Taylor, NCHS, 12th grade, second place Poetry for “Jane Doe”
- Olivia Ordonez, NCHS, 12th grade, first place Short Story for “The Curse of the Phantom Heart”
After school Tutoring
We hope this new organization will make our Tutoring Program more accessible and successful.
Please email Ms. Sullivan, Karissa Barr, Julianne Hoffman, Haley Davis, or Abby Lorenc with any questions you have.
Another tutoring option
Caroline County Public Schools partners with an online provider to offer after school tutoring to students. Students receive tutoring in Math, Reading and Language Arts using an online program called Exact Path, which is offered through Edmentum.
Parents interested in learning more about the program and whether it would be a good fit for their child are encouraged to contact Elizabeth Anthony (anthony.elizabeth@ccpsstaff.org), Karin Miller (miller.karin@ccpsstaff.org) or email ExactPathTutoring@CCPS.org.or email ExactPathTutoring@CCPS.org.
Seniors
Senior Finals
May 26 finals periods 1, 3
May 27 make up finals, seniors last day
NCHS Drama club Present
LEO CLUB
Prom Update
Ticket INFO
Individual - $30.00
Couple - $50.00
Remember you are allowed to bring a guest from another school (9th grade through age 20) as long as you have completed a guest request/permission form. Guest forms will be available in the main office as of Tuesday, April 19th and are due the week of May 9th.
See you Under the Stars on May 21st!
Athletics
You can now buy tickets for sporting events online
We are now live! Tickets for sports events at NCHS can be purchased on the MySchoolBucks Tickets website.
Participation in sports and extra curricular activities
Join our team!
Join our team! We have positions open in all support services areas, including with our award-winning Food Services Team. Apply today!
Online www.carolineschools.org
Email HR@ccpsstaff.org
Call 410.479.2894
Administration and Guidance Counselors
Administration:
Ms. Erin Adams - Assistant Principal
Ms. Jeannine Necessary - Assistant Principal
Dr. Steve Garner - Administrator
Guidance Counselors:
Ms. Virginia Belay (A-D)
Ms. Lori Crisafulli (E-K)
Ms. Jackie Holtzman (L-Q)
Ms. Tricia Bolduc (R-Z)
Technology issues please contact:
410-479-1464
North Caroline High School social media and contact information
Email: spiker.matthew@ccpsstaff.org
Website: https://www.northcarolinehs.org/
Location: 10990 River Road, Ridgely, Maryland 21660, USA
Phone: (410)-479-2332
Facebook: facebook.com/northcarolinebulldogs