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South Meck High School FAQ for Students and Parents

(Updated 05/12/15 8:20 am)

The Student Handbook (2014-2015) covers many questions about Student Information, Rules and Responsibilities.

School Areas or
Departments

Question

Solution(s) or Answer(s)

Registrar

How do I schedule a tour?

Send an email to Isabel Velasquez, the parent who coordinates school

tours.

Registrar

How do I enroll a student?

What forms and proof of
residency are needed and
accepted?

CMS Student Enrollment

Attendance

Is my student in school
today? My student says he
did/didnt miss a class.

Teachers input attendance on a class-by-class basis. Email the

teacher directly to discuss. Any notes regarding absences should be
handed to the Attendance Secretary in the Front Office and should
include your students name, ID#, and grade; your name and contact
number; and the reason for the absence.

Attendance

How long should my student

be in school to get credit for
the day?

Students arriving after 10:31 am or leaving before 10:39 am will be

considered officially absent for the entire day.

Attendance

What is the Early Dismissal

procedure?

Students leaving campus during the day must have written permission
(phone calls will not be accepted) from a parent or guardian.
Notes must be submitted to the Front Office by 7:15 am and must
include:
- The students name, ID number, and grade level,
- A legitimate reason for the early dismissal,
- A telephone number

where a parent or guardian can be reached to verify the request,

- A time for dismissal,
- The signature of a parent or guardian.
The office will confirm the note during the first period and issue a
permission slip prior to the dismissal which must be shown to the
teacher whose class is affected by the early dismissal. At the time of
the dismissal, the student must come back to the office and sign out
before leaving campus. The student will receive a computer generated
dismissal slip which will be shown to security at the exit.
Students will not be called out of class for early dismissal, but
must follow the procedure as outlined.
A student should always sign back into the Front Office when returning
to school.
Students returning to campus from medical and other appointments
should bring a doctors note to give to the Attendance Secretary.
Attendance

How does my student get an

Excused Absence for a
planned college visit?

Students should pick up a College Day Request Form from the Front
Office, fill out the top three lines, get a parent signature, and return the
form to the office for Dr. Furrs signature. The completed form should
be picked up prior to the college visit, a portion completed during the
visit, and the form returned to Front Office upon your return to SMHS.
Juniors and Seniors are allowed two visits per semester.

Academics

What is PowerSchool and

how do I access it?

This student-management program for parents allows easy access to

your students assignments, grades, and attendance. It is available on
the web (PowerSchool) and via mobile app.

Academics

Who do I contact to reset a

PowerSchool password or for
other help?

Christina Cooper, SMHS Secretary

Position being filled mid-April 2015, SMHS Registrar

Academics

What is the best way to reach

a teacher?

Email is the absolute best way to contact a teacher. Include a phone

number if you would like a return phone call.

Please make sure the school and teachers have your correct and
most up-to-date information including email and phone number.
(Por favor, asegrese de que la escuela tenga su direccin de
correo electrnico y nmero de telfono correcto y actual.)
Please allow 24-48 hours for a return e-mail or phone call.
Academics

What does my student do

regarding missed homework?

Contact the teacher(s) directly via email for shorter absences. For
longer absences, contact your Guidance Counselor.

Academics

What is the IDEA Academy?

The IDEA Academy (Innovation, Design, Engineering, and Art) is a

program of applied and integrated learning of the same standards
other SMHS students learn, but using a Feuerstein curriculum (critical
thinking skills emphasized) in conjunction with a formal creative
design process. The academy began in School Year 2013-2014 from
within our own student body and will continue to be expanded. Please
contact Ashley Graham for further information.

Academics

What is the World Languages

Magnet?

Established by CMS in 2009; open to any student desiring to study

languages; and representing approximately 13% of our students, the
International Language Academy at South Mecklenburg High School
offers study in French, German,
Spanish, and Japanese. In addition, students may elect to take online
classes in Mandarin Chinese, Russian,
Arabic, and Latin through North Carolina Virtual Public School
(NCVPS).
More info: World Languages Magnet Infomation and World
Languages Parent Advisory Committee.

Academics Transcripts

How does my student or

alumna or alumnus obtain a
transcript?

Current 12th grade students and graduates from School Year 20122013 may pick up a form in the front office to start the process which
takes approximately five to seven days. Graduates from 2012 and
prior should contact Student Records at 700 E. Stonewall Street,
Charlotte NC.

Cafeteria

Whats for lunch and how

does my student pay for it?

Option 1: Go to www.paypams.com to put money in an account for

your child. Students have a PIN number assigned to them by the

school to use in the cafeteria so that no cash is required.

Option 2: Pay in cash.
Option 3: Complete a Free or Reduced lunch application. These are
available on the Parents link on the CMS home page.
Menus
Cafeteria

When does my student eat

lunch?

Before, in the middle of, or after 3rd Block depending on the particular
schedule for that day (ie. A Day vs. B Day.)

Cafeteria

Can any student eat breakfast Yes, the breakfast program is free to all students.
in the cafeteria?

How do I reach the school?

8900 Park Road

Charlotte, North Carolina 28210
980-343-3600
Fax: 980-343-3607
Website
Emails for Admin, Teachers, and Staff
No habla ingles?
Senora Constaneda: 980-343-3600.

What are some of the ways I

can follow whats happening
at SMHS?

Sabre News (weekly email blast);

The Sabre Sentinel (Online Student Newspaper) or Sabre Sentinel
App; and Twitter are just a few.

Discipline

Who handles discipline

issues?

The Assistant Principals* who may be contacted here or by calling the

Front Office 980-343-3600.

Drivers Education

What does my student need

to take the driving test?

Jordan Driving School

and
NCDOT: Your First License

Drivers Education

Missed days, make-up days,

and other questions.

Jordan Driving School

Fees - Field Trips,

etc.

How does my student pay for

a Field Trip or Other Fees?

Fees - Class-Year
Fees

How are the class-year fees

used?

Guidance (aka
Student Services)

Who is my students
Guidance Counselor?

Counselors* are assigned by last name per the School Profile or by

calling the Front Office at 980-343-3600. More information at Student
Services wiki.

Health

What happens if my student

becomes ill at school?

Students must go to the Nurses Office in E Building to call a parent or

guardian for pick-up. In the event the nurse is out, students will see
Ms. Hayes in E Building. Students may not call or text a parent and
be called out of class.

Lost and Found

Where can my student look

for lost or turn in found items?

Lost & Found is in E Building with Ms. Hayes in the Assistant

Principals office.

Student Life Athletics

Student Life Birthdays and
Celebrations

Online School Payment Portal (OSP)

Athletics
Its my students birthday or
were celebrating his drivers
license or other special day.
May I drop off balloons or
bring a cake?

Student Life Choirs, Band, and

Orchestra

Congrats to your student! However, with 2800 students on campus,

protecting academic time and minimizing distractions is very
important. Your student may not be called from class. You may bring
the item to the Front Office and your student will be allowed to pick it
up at the end of the day.
Choir and South Meck Musicals
Band
Orchestra

Student Life - Clubs

Where is a listing of clubs and South Meck Clubs

advisors?

Student Life Forgot an item

Will you notify my student

about a forgotten lunch,
notebook, project, or other
item I have bring in?

With 2800 students on campus, we must protect instructional time.

You may leave a forgotten item at the Front Desk, but we cannot
interrupt classes.

Student Life School Store

When is the School Store

open?
How do I pay?

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during lunch, usually from 11:3012:30.

Cash only.
Limited items are available from the South Meck Athletic Boosters via
PayPal Buy Now for delivery to the Front Office or the School Store
by email arrangement.

Student Life Yearbook

How does my student get a

yearbook?

Ms. Lange, staff advisor, [email protected],

https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ - Order#14235

Student Life - Cap

and Gown

Cap and Gown Info for

Graduation

Herff Jones
or
Keith Guercio at Graduation Specialties

Transportation Student Parking

How does student parking

work?

Contact: Captain Schewchuck

Transportation - Bus How does bus transportation

work?

Contact: Traci Hayes

or
CMS Transportation Info

Transportation Skateboards

My student commutes by
skateboard. May he carry it
around all day?

We are glad your student is active. Due to space and safety

considerations, he should bring his skateboard to the Front Office for
safekeeping behind the desk before the bell and pick it up at the end
of the day.

Volunteer

How do I become a
Volunteer?

Volunteer in CMS

Parent Involvement

How do I get involved?

PTSA Website
PTSA Email

Staff Listing:
Assistant Principals and Dean of Students
Students with last
names

Assigned Assistant Principal

& Dean of Students

A Ga

Sharon Poston

Asst. Principal

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How do I schedule a tour?

Send an email to Isabel Velasquez, the parent who coordinates school

How do I enroll a student?

CMS Student Enrollment

Teachers input attendance on a class-by-class basis. Email the

How long should my student

Students arriving after 10:31 am or leaving before 10:39 am will be

What is the Early Dismissal

where a parent or guardian can be reached to verify the request,

How does my student get an

What is PowerSchool and

This student-management program for parents allows easy access to

Who do I contact to reset a

Christina Cooper, SMHS Secretary

What is the best way to reach

Email is the absolute best way to contact a teacher. Include a phone

What does my student do

What is the IDEA Academy?

The IDEA Academy (Innovation, Design, Engineering, and Art) is a

What is the World Languages

Established by CMS in 2009; open to any student desiring to study

How does my student or

Whats for lunch and how

Option 1: Go to www.paypams.com to put money in an account for

school to use in the cafeteria so that no cash is required.

When does my student eat

How do I reach the school?

8900 Park Road

What are some of the ways I

Sabre News (weekly email blast);

Who handles discipline

The Assistant Principals* who may be contacted here or by calling the

What does my student need

Jordan Driving School

Missed days, make-up days,

Jordan Driving School

Fees - Field Trips,

How does my student pay for

How are the class-year fees

Counselors* are assigned by last name per the School Profile or by

What happens if my student

Students must go to the Nurses Office in E Building to call a parent or

Lost and Found

Where can my student look

Lost & Found is in E Building with Ms. Hayes in the Assistant

Student Life Athletics

Online School Payment Portal (OSP)

Student Life Choirs, Band, and

Congrats to your student! However, with 2800 students on campus,

Student Life - Clubs

Where is a listing of clubs and South Meck Clubs

Student Life Forgot an item

Will you notify my student

With 2800 students on campus, we must protect instructional time.

Student Life School Store

When is the School Store

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during lunch, usually from 11:3012:30.

Student Life Yearbook

How does my student get a

Ms. Lange, staff advisor, [email protected],

Student Life - Cap

Cap and Gown Info for

Transportation Student Parking

How does student parking

Contact: Captain Schewchuck

Transportation - Bus How does bus transportation

Contact: Traci Hayes

We are glad your student is active. Due to space and safety

How do I get involved?

Assigned Assistant Principal

Other Administrative Responsibilities:

Supervision and disciplinary procedures,

Other helpful contact people include:

Administrative Assistant to Dr. Furr