2013-14 Student/Parent Handbook - Nash-Rocky Mount Schools

The School Improvement Team meets monthly. The plan is developed and refined each year and is implemented
and monitored throughout the year. The achievement of the goals and objectives in the School Improvement Plan is
evaluated yearly, and modifications are made to the plan for the coming school year as needed.
For more information regarding the school improvement process in your school, please contact your principal. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
web site on school improvement (www.ncpublicschools.org) can also provide you with additional information on what schools are doing about improving student
performance.
STUDENT INSURANCE
The Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools carry accident insurance for every PreK through 12 th grade student attending
the school district for any accident that occurs during a school-sponsored activity. This policy provides benefits for
loss due to a covered injury up to the maximum benefit of $25,000 for each injury. This accident insurance
coverage is secondary to other collectible insurance. Additionally, parents are offered the opportunity each school
year to purchase additional student insurance at a very reasonable price. Athletes are encouraged to purchase
additional insurance.
Questions concerning a claim should be directed to the American Advantage Marketing Group at 1-800-232-9601.
A claim form must be filed. Claim forms are available at each school.
Additionally, the Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System provides a Liability Catastrophic Plan for all high
school and middle school athletes. The coverage offered under this policy does not replace the basic Student
Accident Coverage or waivers but is intended to protect the schools against cost arising out of very serious injuries
($25,000).
School Safety & Security
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
All educators, other school system employees, and volunteers with Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools who have
reason to believe that a child has been subjected to physical abuse, sexual abuse, mental abuse, or neglect are
required by law to immediately report such suspicions to the Department of Social Services (252-459-1268 or
252-985-4101) or to the police. All school system employees and volunteers receive training to recognize the signs
of child abuse and neglect and what their responsibilities are under the law.
INTERNET USE: WHAT'S ACCEPTABLE?
Students have the opportunity to use the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools' computer network, which includes
access to the Internet. The Internet is a worldwide telecommunications network with almost limitless instructional
resources available for teacher use. Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools has implemented a state-of-the-art content
filtering system to ensure that students access information consistent with the goals of our instructional program.
The filtering system is never intentionally disabled and is effective in blocking access to inappropriate content such
as pornography, violence, and terrorist sites. All students are responsible for appropriate behavior while using the
school's computer network. Teachers monitor student activities while online for appropriateness.
Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools is committed to providing safe and quality instructional opportunities for all
students. The use of the Internet is quickly becoming an essential component of the overall instructional program.
Parents/guardians should discuss with their children the importance of using this resource responsibly.
Students shall:
• Use the provided school network account in an ethical, responsible, and legal manner for school-related tasks
only.
• Communicate with others using appropriate language in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Maintain the privacy of their personal information, such as name, address, phone number, account passwords,
social security numbers, and respect the same privacy of others.
• Use only individually assigned user accounts and passwords.
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