This document provides information for parents on school administration and staff contact information, the block schedule including early release days, grading policies, student services, extracurricular activities, and tips for parents to support their student's success. It identifies the principal, assistant principals, counseling staff. SMART lunch program, and gives the school website for further information.

1. Parent Information

2.  Principal
◦ Mr. Renfrow
rossrenfrow@johnston.k12.nc.us
 Assistant Principals
◦ Mr. Ferrell
charlesferrell@johnston.k12.nc.us
◦ Mrs. Sellers
shannonsellers@johnston.k12.nc.us

3. Regular Block Schedule Early Release Days
Oct 20, Nov 10, Dec 16, Feb 15, March 12 & June 8
1st Block: 7:10-8:35 1st Block: 7:10-8:04
2nd Block: 8:43-10:08 2nd Block: 8:12-9:06
Lunch: 10:08-11:12 3rd Block: 9:14-10:08
3rd Block: 11:17-12:42 Lunch: 10:08-11:12
4th Block: 12:50-2:15 4th Block: 11:17- 12:10

4.  Progress Reports –  Report Cards – given
given every 3 weeks after each quarter
by all teachers (9wks)
• 9/15/11 • 11/8/11
• 10/10/11 • 2/1/12
• 11/28/11 • 4/16/12
• 1/3/12 • 6/8/12
• 2/15/12
• 3/8/12
• 4/26/12

6.  SMART Lunch
 Student Services
 Teachers

7.  SMART lunch tutorials
◦ Students Maximizing Achievement, Relationships, and Time
is our 60 minute lunch program which is broken up into
two time frames: Tutorial A & B
A Lunch
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
English Social Studies CTE Math Science
JROTC Special
Education
B Lunch:
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Social Studies Math Science CTE English
Fine Arts Second Special Fine Arts
Languages Education
JROTC

8. ◦ Provides a continuum of support services that positively impact
the personal/social, academic, and career development of the
student
◦ Resources include individual counseling, classroom guidance,
consultations, and referrals to community agencies
Mrs. Garner, Counselor Students Last Names A-K
stacygarner@johnston.k12.nc.us
Mrs. Grice, Counselor Students with Last Names L-Z
sonyagrice@johnston.k12.nc.us
Mr. Bass, Career Development Coordinator
glennbass@johnston.k12.nc.us
Mr. Daniels, Student Advocate
robertdaniels@johnston.k12.nc.us
Mrs. Lee & Mrs. Barnes, Registrars
Mrs. Narron, Attendance

9.  By email
See school website for list of faculty and
email addresses
http://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/
education/components/layout/
default.php?sectionid=11504&

10. Grading Scale
In accordance with JCS policy, the grading scale
below is used in all courses.
A = 93-100
B = 85-92
C = 77-84
D = 70-76
F = Less than 70

11.  Each semester is made up of two quarter grades
and a final exam grade
 Each teacher weighs assignments differently
depending on task (e.g. homework, class
assignment, quiz, test)
 For most subjects, tests carry a greater weight
 Homework
◦ Homework is assigned on a regular basis
◦ No such thing as “no homework”

12.  Students are responsible for obtaining make-
up work after an absence. Check teachers’
websites for homework.
 Students should follow the make-up
procedures outlined for each class

13.  CHHS offers a variety of
extracurricular, co-curricular, and athletic
organizations.
 Clubs hold their meetings during SMART
lunch or after school.
 Students will be able to explore the different
clubs and sign up every year.

14.  CHHS Website
◦ Contains Cannon Blast (our daily announcements)
◦ Faculty contact information
◦ Links to Student Services, Athletics, and much more
 Main Office or Student Services
◦ (919) 365-4306
◦ Fax (919) 365-4344 Main Office
◦ Fax (919) 365-4380 Student Services

15.  Join parent groups
◦ PTSA
◦ Boosters (Athletic, Band & ROTC)
 Register as a JCPS volunteer
◦ www.jcsvolunteers.com

16.  Set goals with child for each quarter and/or
semester
 Discuss assignments with child
 Set a regular time and place for homework
 Communicate with teachers
 Monitor academic progress
 Provide daily encouragement