In order to ensure that each student at Pee Dee Academy is conforming to the Academy’s philosophy of preparing its students for productive lives and the opportunity to pursue higher education after graduation, the following school academic policy will be applied:

 Any student in grades seven through ten who fails more than one subject for the year will be placed on academic probation for the following year.  Should the student’s academic performance not improve during this probationary year, he or she may be subject to dismissal from Pee Dee Academy for the following school year to be determined by the board. 

ATTENDANCE

The school year consists of 180 days for students.  These 180 days include all short days and exam days.  Each day is important. 
Pee Dee Academy will operate under these attendance guidelines. 

1. In the lower grades students will be allowed 10 absences for normal sickness at home and personal days that 
    involve the family.  Any days missed after this will involve make-up work after school hours.  Doctor’s excuses,
    any hospitalization, or death in the immediate family will be handled on an individual basis.  Letters will be written to
    parents after 10 days absent.  If more than 20 days are missed, credit may not be earned.  If necessary, the board
    shall have the power to take action should a problem arise.

2. If a student is out of school for a portion of the day and a test or deadline is scheduled, the student is responsible
    for talking to the teacher before they leave school.

3. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the teacher to make necessary arrangements for make-up work. 
    Make-up time and tests will be after school with the Study Hall/Detention Hall.

4.When parents feel it necessary to take a child (children) out of school for reasons other than sickness or doctor’s
    appointment, arrangements should be made with the Headmaster and teacher several days before the scheduled 
    absence.  Teachers will be glad to give advanced assignments and the student is expected to return to school with
    assignments completed.  Missed tests will be taken according to the stated policy (see #3 above).

5. The upper school has individual periods, with attendance taken in each class.  Each class will be individually
    accounted.  You will be allowed 10 absences for normal sickness at home and personal days that involves the
    family.  If the class is a semester class, such as economics and government or health and word processing, students
    are allowed only 5 absences each semester.  Any days missed after this will involve make-up work after school
    hours.  If work is not made up, no credit is given.  Doctor’s excuses, hospitalization, or death in the immediate
    family will be handled on an individual basis.  Make up work is due before the end of the grading period.  Students
    and parents will be notified of excused absences. 

Students are encouraged to study the colleges that they are interested in attending. This should be done through bulletins or catalogs, personal contact with the college representatives and through visitation on weekends and during summer months. Visiting the colleges on a regular school day is discouraged. Only Seniors are allowed this opportunity except by special permission from the Headmaster. The proper procedures to use are as follows:

1. Discuss plans with the Director of Guidance.
2. Make an appointment with the Admissions office at the college.
3. Inform each teacher one week before the appointment to avoid any assigned tests and conflicts. Make arrangements ahead of time for make-up work
4. If an appointment notice cannot be shown to the Headmaster prior to the absence, it must be obtained from the Admissions official to be handed in immediately upon returning.

ANNUAL DEDICATION AND HONOR

The annual dedication is handled by the annual staff members under the direction of the sponsor. The honor selection is done by the senior staff members with advisement from the Headmaster. Candidates for recognition must be selected from active faculty and staff members or immediate past Pee Dee employees, or part of our extended family.

RULES FOR STUDENTS

A.  School Building

1.  No food or drinks are allowed in the academic building or the gym
2.  No walking or playing on the gym floor with street shoes. Walk only on the side of the gym floor with street shoes.  No sitting on the 
     front edge of the stage.
3.  Telephone---The office telephone is not to be used by students except for emergencies.  Students are not to be in the office except
     on business. Permission must be granted before a student can use the office phone, regardless of the cause.  Students may use the
     phone only during break or lunch with permission from office personnel.
4.  Cell phones---Cell phones are permitted in the school buildings only if they are off.  Cell phones may be confiscated from students
     who do not follow this guideline.  Cell phones may be used outside the building.
5.  No chewing gum during the school day.  This includes P.E. class and lunch.
6.  Eating during the regular lunch time will be permitted in the canteen and certain designated areas of the school grounds.  No eating
     during class without permission of the teacher.
7.  Copy Machine. The copy machine is not for student use. Staff members may copy for students at 25 cents per copy.
8.  Halls. Students in the halls during class time must have passes. Students are asked to be courteous at all times and to keep to the right
     when moving in the halls. Running  and shouting in the halls are not permitted.
9.  Vandalism and Property Damage. Students who destroy or vandalize school property will be required to pay for losses or damages.
     If you should happen to damage something by accident, you should report it to a teacher or to the office immediately.
10.School Insurance. School insurance is mandatory for all students. Cost is included in monthly tuition
11.Fire and Tornado Drills. Fire and tornado drills are held at irregular intervals during the school year. Remember the following basic
     rules:
            A. Check the instructions in each individual classroom as they are posted beside the door, indicating how to leave the building in
                 case of a fire or  tornado.
            B. Walk very quickly and quietly to the designated area. No talking.
12.Assemblies. At all times, the student’s behavior should be refined and courteous. Unacceptable conduct would include whistling,
     uncalled for  clapping, boisterousness and talking during a program. Prior to a general assembly, students are to report to their     
     homeroom. Textbooks and other materials are to be left in the homeroom. Purses and billfolds are to be taken into the gym.
13.Lockers and combination locks are issued to students at the beginning of the year by  the office. Your locker should be kept locked
     at all times. Each student is responsible for keeping his/her assigned locker clean, both inside and outside. Any locker malfunction
     should be reported to the office. Any personal locks must have a key turned into the office and labeled.
14.Hall Shelves. For your convenience, the shelves provided in the halls can be used for school books during the school day. Books and
     personal items are not to be kept on the shelves overnight. These items are to be placed in your locker. Placing books and personal
     items (pocket books) on the shelves is done  at the risk of the owner. The office is not responsible for items lost that have been
     placed on the shelves. Continued abuse of the privilege to use the shelves will result in the loss of privilege.
15.No Fighting or Threatening others.
16.Students will not be excused from classes, except in case of illness or extreme emergency.
17.At Pee Dee Academy, students are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly and courteous manner with proper respect for
     faculty, students, and school property.
18.Any class or club project must meet the approval of the homeroom teacher or the sponsor and the Headmaster.  Social activity must
     comply with the Academy’s standards of conduct.  Class parties can only be held during lunch and must be prearranged.
19.Announcements. The public address system will be used for daily announcements.   Announcements for the day should be in the
     office at 8:00 a.m. Announcements  will be made during homeroom.
20.Upon the 8:05 a.m. tardy bell, all students should be in homeroom.  Homeroom activities will be directed by the homeroom teacher
     and shall include daily devotions, reading from the Bible, prayer and the Pledge of  Allegiance to the United States Flag.
21.Students are not to bring visitors without prior permission from the office.
22.Any person wishing to contact a student during classes must receive prior permission from the Headmaster. We ask that parents not
     interrupt any class.
23.Computer use will be for those who have an accepted use policy signed and on file at school.
24.Textbooks and school property. Books, desks, and other property owned by the Academy are entrusted to the care of the student
     who is responsible for the property’s protection. Books left in any place other than student lockers will be picked up after school.
     Abuse or damage to school property will result in a fine and disciplinary action will be taken. Cutting on desks will result in a fine to
     be paid by the student or parents.
25. Articles found in or around the school area should be turned into the office where owners may claim their property by identifying it.
      This includes books and personal items brought to the office when left on the shelf overnight. 

B.  Pregnancy Policy

A student who becomes pregnant and the biological father must immediately leave Pee Dee Academy.  After the birth of a child, both students may petition the Pee Dee Academy Board of Directors to seek re-admittance.

C.  Dress and Appearance Code

Students will be expected to keep themselves well-groomed and neatly dressed at all times. Shirts advertising alcoholic beverages or those with obscene or questionable printing on them will not be permitted. No body piercing adornments will be allowed except earrings for girls (only in the ears).  Furthermore, should students have tattoos, the tattoos must remain inconspicuous and  not visible on any of exposed skin. The students will cover tattoos with clothing at all times they are on school grounds.

Girls in Kindergarten through grade 3:
       Dresses, long pants, and walking shorts are permitted.

Boys in Kindergarten through grade 3:
       Long pants and long shorts are permitted.

Girls in grades 4 through 12:
     (1)   Dresses, slacks, and dress jeans are permitted. Excessively ragged jeans or those with holes are not permitted.
     (2)   No short-shorts, ragged cut-off jeans, or extremely “low-ride” jeans are Permitted. Skirts and walking shorts are permitted, but
            must be no shorter than the length of the extended arm, hand, and fingertips at a normal standing position.
     (3)   No halter tops, tube tops, blouses, or shirts which reveal the mid-section in the front or back will be permitted. Tops that are
           revealing in any way will not be tolerated.
     (4)   Undergarments are considered as necessary attire.
     (5)   No sunglasses are to be worn in the school building.
Boys in grades 4 through 12:
     (1)    Long pants and long shorts are permitted. Jeans are also permitted as long as they are neat and clean with no unnecessary holes
            or rips.
     (2)    Shirt tails are to be worn in trousers.
     (3)    Hair should be neat and clean.
            A.  Hair may be worn over the ears, but no longer than the earlobe. Side burns and side hair may be the same length. No rat tails
                  are permitted.
            B.   While in standing position with a conventional collared shirt on, the hair on the neck cannot be longer than the top of the
                 collar.
            C.  Only accepted hair coloring will be black, brown, blonde, or natural red.
     (4)    Clean shaven face is expected.
     (5)    No hats are permitted in the school building-hats will be allowed in the gym for athletic events only.
     (6)    No sun glasses are permitted in the school building.
     (7)    No earrings on school property or at any school function are permitted.
     (8)    No excessively baggy pants are allowed.

D.  School Grounds

School grounds are divided into the two general areas as follows:

1. Parking Area. No student shall be in the parking area except on arrival and  departure. No cars are allowed in any playground area.
2. Playground Area. Students in grades one through six are not allowed beyond the elementary building area, unless special permission is
    granted.
3. Upper School Parking. Student parking is a privilege at Pee Dee Academy.  A $20.00 fee per parking space will be assessed for
    parking lot maintenance. Parking privileges will be lost if parking rules and guidelines are not obeyed. Careless and reckless drivers
    will not be tolerated

E. Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs and Medications

1.  Tobacco - The use of tobacco or possession of tobacco on school grounds or at  school sponsored activities is prohibited.
2.  Drugs and Alcohol - Misuse of drugs will be dealt with in a most severe manner by the Administration. The use of drugs or alcoholic
     beverages or being under the influence of such is prohibited during the school hours or at any school function.
        a.  No student shall be guilty of being under the influence of or having alcoholic beverages in his/her possession on school grounds
             or at a  school sponsored event.  Any student caught drinking or under the influence or possession of an alcoholic beverage will
             be subject to the following:
                                          1^st offense – one to three day suspension
                                          2^nd offense - expulsion to be determined by the Board
        b.  No student shall be guilty of possessing or selling illegal drugs and controlled substances. (Ritalin, percoset, percodan, etc.)  If a
             student is on a controlled substance, it should be taken to the office and office notified.  Any student caught under the influence
             or having possession of drugs will be expelled and reported to the appropriate law enforcement agencies for possible legal
             action.

3. Medication - If it becomes necessary for a student to take any form of medication at school, a signed note from a parent must be
    presented to the office. All medication will be kept in and dispensed through the main office unless a child is given orders by a doctor
    to have the medicine on their person.   

F. Bullying Policy

Bullying is defined as any pattern of harassment, intimidation or bullying which means a gesture or written, verbal, physical or sexual act that is reasonably perceived to have the effect of harming a student physically or emotionally or damaging a student's property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of personal harm or property damage and /or that results or demeans a student or group of students, including acts which cause substantial disruption in, or substantial interference with the orderly operation of the school. Acts of bullying as above defined will not be allowed by Pee Dee Academy and will be dealt with accordingly by the school. Any student or parent that believes that the above has been violated shall be responsible to report same to the school's administration immediately so that any necessary action can be taken by the school.

PENALTIES FOR RULE INFRACTIONS

Serious infractions will result in being sent to the Headmaster and a note sent home to the parent. Repetition of any infraction may result in a parent, student, teacher and Headmaster conference and the possibility of student suspension from class from one to three days.

A student having been expelled for four or more days for a major infraction must appear with their parents before the Board of Directors if he or she desires to be considered for re-admittance to Pee Dee Academy.   

            1. Serious Infraction    
                        a.  Leaving school grounds without permission
                        b.  Disruption of class or disorderly conduct
                        c.  Continually breaking school rules
                        d.  Unexcused absence (see *)
                        e.  Stealing, drinking, or smoking (first offense)   
                        f.   Misuse of personal property of another person

           2. Major Infractions. Expulsion.

                        a.  Misuse of drugs or the possession of unauthorized drugs.
                        b.  Repetition of “serious” infractions
                        c.  Drinking or in possession of alcoholic beverages (second offense)

  *Unexcused absences
1. An automatic zero will be recorded for each class, provided a grade is issued for that day to students for work due or done in class.
2. The zero can be removed with make-up work but 70 is the maximum grade possible.
3. Midterm or final examinations can be taken during a suspension.

Cheating:
1^st offense
        Zero on all material involved

        Parent notified in writing

        Probation in Honor Society
        (If a student is not in Honor Society, probation will begin whenever the student becomes eligible to be in the Honor Society.)

2^nd offense
        Zero on all material involved.

        Three-day suspension.

        Parent notified in writing.

        Dismissal from Honor Society

3^rd offense
       Expulsion to be determined by the Board

Stealing:
1^st offense
      One –three day suspension

2^nd offense
       Expulsion to be determined by the Board.

Lying:         
1^st offense
      One week after school work/ detention administered by the office. Parents notified in writing.

2^nd offense
      Two day suspension

3^rd offense
      Possible expulsion to be determined by the board.

Honor Code Process 

1.  The teacher will notify the Headmaster of any honor code offenses.
2.  The Headmaster will promptly notify the parent or guardian of the alleged  offense and of the parent/guardian’s requirement to appear in
     person before the Headmaster for delivery of written charges.
3.  Following the delivery of the written charges, the parent, guardian, or student may submit a written challenge within three school days.
4.  After three days, if no challenges are presented, the consequences are administered.
5.  If there is a written challenge, it must be presented to the Headmaster within three days. If the Headmaster's decision is unsatisfactory to any person directly involved, appeal may be  
     made to the Board.

It is the desire of Pee Dee Academy that the spirit of the Honor Code may continue to grow and become a significant force in the life of every student. For such a system to be effective, every member of the Pee Dee Academy family must believe in and support the Honor Code. The office will keep an official record of all infractions. Offenses are carried over from year to year, and deletions can be made only by the Board.  

Implementation of the Honor Code in the Classroom 

1.      At the beginning of every year, the Student Body President will preside over the Honor Code discussion during the opening day
      assembly.  (S)he will explain the importance of the Honor Code as well as the consequences of the Honor Code. (S)he will also lead the
      student body in the Honor Code Pledge.
2.      The Honor Code Pledge will be printed and displayed in a prominent place in every classroom prior at the beginning of school.
3.      Students will sign the pledge at the beginning of each school year.
4.      It is necessary for everyone to support the Honor Code.However, teachers need to decide what is considered cheating in their own
      room. Teachers need to inform students if they are allowed to help each other with homework, use Cliff notes, etc. These rules need to
      be made known to the students well in advance.
5.      Teachers are obligated to uphold this Honor Code. In other words, they MUST abide by the Honor Code. 

 STUDENT COUNCIL Preamble                              

We, a committee representing the Pee Dee Academy student body, in order to form a firm and workable student constitution, are submitting our constitution as the official Student Council Document. Our objective is to create a unified approach to the planning of a direct and reliable Student Council Organization, promote cooperation with the administration and to secure the amendments of the Constitution.

We now establish and ordain the Constitution for the Pee Dee Academy Student Council:
Committee Members:
Terry Floyd                             Senior
Debbie Horne                          Junior
DuPree Atkinson                     Sophomore
Tommy Anderson                    Freshman
Raeford McAbee                     Eighth Grade
Joe Gibbs                                Seventh Grade

CONSTITUTION OF THE STUDENT COUNCIL OF
PEE DEE ACADEMY

ARTICLE I – OFFICERS

Section 1.  It shall be the duty of the Student Body to elect Student Body officers and to strive at all times to uphold and preserve the
                 provisions of the Constitution in every department of school life.

Section 2. The Student Body shall elect the following officers: President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.

Section 3. The seventh through twelfth grades shall elect the following officers: President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. The first  
                 through sixth grades shall elect the following officers: President and Vice-President for each homeroom. These persons are not
                 members of the Student Council.

 ARTICLE II - ELIGIBILITY

Section 1. To be eligible for junior office, a student must have nine units. To be eligible for tenth grade office, a student must have an overall
                average of seventy-eight in his past year’s work. If elected and he fails a course during a nine weeks period, he will be given a
                grace period of nine weeks in which the student will be inactive. At the end of this time, if his grades are not up to the required
                average, he must give up his office. If the office of President becomes vacant, the Vice-President will assume his duties, and an
                immediate election will be held to fill the vacancy of the Vice-President. If any other office becomes vacant, then an election will  
                be held to fill these vacancies.

Section 2. No student shall hold more than one major and one minor office. The major office shall be Editor of the annual, Editor of the
                newspaper, Class President and President of the Student Body.

Section 3. Student Council officers shall be elected with President from the rising Senior class, Vice-President from the Junior class,
                Secretary from the rising Sophomore class and Treasurer from the rising Junior or Senior class. The student running for President
                must have served at least one full year on the Student Council. If one or no Candidates are interested, competition will be open to
                eligible members of the rising Junior class. Two or more candidates are necessary before election is possible. If this is not possible,
                the Vice-President elect will carry out the duties of the President. 

ARTICLE III – ELECTION

Section 1. The election of the President of the Student Body and the new council shall take place during the first week of the fourth marking
                 period.

Section 2. Any student wishing to run for a Student Council office will sign his name at the designated time. Each student running for a 
                Student Council office shall pay a fee of three dollars. It will be the duty of the Student Council to check the grades and potential
                of the candidates. If the Student Council feels for any reason that the student is not eligible for office, the student will be notified.
                Otherwise, he will campaign for office.

Section 3. Each student running for office shall have one campaign manager from any grade he selects. The campaign shall last three days.
                On the first day, posters shall be displayed. Each student is limited to three posters. On the second day of the campaign speeches
                will be made to the Student Body and faculty. The voting shall take place on the third day.

Section 4. The polls will close with the final school bell at 2:10 p.m. on the designated voting day. The counting of the votes will take place
                immediately following school on this day. The ballots shall be counted by the Sponsor of the Student Council, Pee Dee
                Academy’s Headmaster and the President of the Student Council. The candidates with the largest number of votes shall win. The
                winners of the election shall be announced the following day during an assembly of the student body and faculty. The inauguration
                shall take place on this day. These officers, elected for a term of one school year, shall assume their duties immediately upon their
                inauguration.

Section 5. Should any one of the above offices become vacant for any reason, the vacancy shall immediately be filled according to the plan
                 of election.

Section 6. At the time of the inauguration, the officers of the Student Council shall tap in the newly elected officers and charge them with the
                duties of their office. After accepting their charges of duties, the newly elected officers shall subscribe to the following oath,
                administered by outgoing President:

“I do solemnly swear that I will do the best of my ability to perform the duties of the office to which I have been elected;  that I will neither charge anyone, so far as I know, encourage anyone to escape the proper judgment of the Student Council for fear, favor, reward, or hope of reward, so help me God.”

ARTICLE IV – DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section 1. It shall be the duty of the President of the Student Council to call emergency meetings; to report any violation of any provision of
                the Student Council Constitution that comes under his observation; to preside at school assemblies under the direction of the
                school administrator; to appoint necessary committees; to work with the Student Council sponsor as a preliminary advisor before
                consulting the administrator; to strive at all times toward the improvement of conditions within the school and upon the campus.
                He shall vote only in case of a tie.

Section 2. It shall be the duty of the Vice-President of the Student Council to preside at meetings of the Student Council in the absence of the
                President.

Section 3. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep accurate minutes of all Student Council meetings and to preside at meetings of the
                Student Council in the absence of both the President and Vice- President.

Section 4. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to collect all Student Council funds and to keep an accurate record of all money given over to
                 his care.

ARTICLE V – STUDENT COUNCIL MEETINGS

Section 1. The Student Council shall meet at least once every two weeks and at such other times provided in Article V; each Council setting
                 itself a definite time and place for meetings.

Section 2. No student officer shall be absent from council meetings without permission from the President of the Student Council. Any officer
                 having three (3) unexcused absences shall be asked to resign his office.

ARTICLE VI

Section 1. No student shall be guilty of violating the Honor Code in any way.

Section 2. No student shall be guilty of being under the influence of or having alcoholic beverages in his/her possession.

Section 3. No student students shall have tobacco products on school grounds or at school events.

Section 4. No student shall leave school campus without permission from the proper authorities and signed permission from a parent or
                guardian.

Section 5. No student shall be guilty of missing a schedule class or activity without permission from the proper authorities.

Section 6. No student shall be guilty of forging the name of parents or guardians to an illegal excuse or request.

Section 7. No student shall disrespect a fellow student, teacher, or staff member in any way.

Section 8. No student shall be guilty of possessing or selling illegal drugs or being under the influence of illegal drugs. Any connections with
                illegal drugs will be considered an extremely serious violation of the standard perpetuated by Pee Dee Academy.

Section 9. No student shall be guilty of carrying or having possession of a weapon, including but not limited to, knives, guns, box cutters, etc.
                 on school grounds without permission from the Board.

Section 10.The Board will deal with any violations of these sections in any way it sees fit, which may even include expulsion.

ARTICLE VII

Section 1. Any major violation of this Constitution, the Honor Code, or the Student Handbook observed by a student officer should be
                brought to the Student Council and reported to the administration.
Article 1.  Any violation listed above or other infractions (fighting, verbal threatening, anything that merits a suspension, etc.) will be
                recorded the Secretary and marked down in the Student Council’s official book. The consequences are as follows:
            1. Officers- Officers are elected school officials.  They are leaders and expected to carry a higher standard for themselves and also
                set an example for members of the student body.  Therefore, the following reprimands have been set:
                The first violation by a Student Council officer results in:
                a)      Student Council Probation - This is a loss of office for 4 consecutive meetings.
                The second violation by a Student Council officer results in: 
                b)      Automatic removal from the Student Council- if this scenario occurs, then procedures will be followed as set forth by the 
                      Section V of Article III.
            2. Representatives- Homeroom Representatives of the Student Council are also expected to uphold the same standards as officers.   
                Therefore, the following  reprimands have been set: 
                The first violation by a Homeroom Representative results in:
                a)      Verbal Warning by Student Council President or Advisor.
                The second violation by a Homeroom Representative results in:
                b)      Removal from office with a new homeroom election to replace the representative.

   *** If a Homeroom Representative is removed from office then he/she may not count that year as a serving year to be used as a requirement in running for a  future Student Council office. However, the newly elected Representative will be allowed this privilege, regardless of time spent on the Student Council. *** 

ARTICLE VIII

Section 1. The desired amendment shall be read before the Student Council after which it shall lie on the table for fourteen days, at the end of
                 which time a vote by the Student Council shall be taken. A three-fourths majority of all present and entitled to vote shall be
                 necessary for an amendment to be adopted. An amendment adopted in this way by the Student Council immediately becomes a
                 part of the Constitution.   

ARTICLE IX 

Section 1. This Constitution shall be in effect during school hours and during any student activities or functions.  
  

GENERAL ATHLETIC GUIDELINES 

Pee Dee Academy’s philosophy can best be described by the Vince Lombardi’s quote:

 “Winning is not a sometime thing: it’s an all the time thing. You don’t win once in a while; don’t do the right thing once in a while; you do them right all the time.  Winning is a habit.  Unfortunately so is losing.”

Pee Dee Academy’s athletes have as their objective to win—fairly, squarely, decently, by the rules, but to win!

1.    Pee Dee Academy’s athletes are to conduct themselves with respect for their opponents, coaches, fellow teammates, fans, property and
     equipment, officials, and the sport and event they are competing in.  Representing your school as an athlete carries a great deal of 
     responsibility on and off the field or court.

2.     Respecting one’s self involves positive habits of good hygiene and physical conditioning which includes no drinking of alcoholic beverages
      and no smoking.  Each coach feels strongly about these guidelines and will be specific about penalties concerning violation of these rules.

3.      Dress codes will be determined by the Administration and each coach will be expected to follow these established guidelines.

4.    Missing a scheduled practice, despite the reason, must be made up under the direction and supervision of the coach responsible.  Make-
     up practice guidelines and procedures will clearly be specified at the on-set of each sporting season.

5.    Transportation to away athletic contests will be arranged by the school.  Athletes and cheerleaders will ride to and from the game and
     back to the campus accordingly.  The only exception to the rule is that a student’s parents may request to transport their son or daughter. 
     Parental transportation is the only exception to this rule.

6.    Athletic facilities of Pee Dee Academy are for the use of our athletes and former athletes only under the direction of the Pee Dee
     Academy coaching staff.  The facilities are open under the direction and supervision of the coach in charge.  Don’t bother coaches for
     keys to the facilities on week-ends or other times when practices are not scheduled.

7.    Each sport has a designated head coach.  This individual is responsible for the involvement of himself and his assistant coaches in carrying
     out the practice and game schedules, coaching decisions, student participation, and the honorable conduct of himself and assistants.

8.   Athletic contests involving Pee Dee Academy teams will be under the jurisdiction of the SCISAA, their honor code and regulations. All
     major contests will be governed and directed accordingly.  Officials will be used that are authorized by the Association at each contest. 
     Questionable calls by these officials should be questioned by the coaches only after discretion and privacy have been considered. 
     Impromptu negative reactions by coaches should be brought under control immediately.

9.   A student at Pee Dee Academy in grades 9-12 must take and pass at least five one unit courses each *grading period to be eligible.   Pee
    Dee Academy students below the 9^th grade must pass all subjects each grading period to be eligible.  A Senior who has met or is meeting
    all requirements for graduation must pass five one-credit courses each grading period. 
    Note:  A student must have earned 5 units of credit to be declared eligible at the start of a school year.  Also, credits or courses
               taken by the ‘Home Schooled method’ are not eligible for athletic eligibility determination.

*Grading period means the previous nine week grading period. 

Items (B-F) under Article VI, Section I apply as outlined in the SCISAA Constitution.

ATHLETIC AWARDS 

(Sports, Cheerleading, and Annual Awards) 

*These awards are subject to change without prior notification to students. 

I.                   FOOTBALL

A.    Varsity Seasonal Awards

1. Most Valuable Player (MVP)
2. Best Back
3. Best Lineman
4. Eagle Award

B.     Junior Varsity Seasonal Awards

1. Most Valuable Player (MVP)
2. Eagle Award

II.                VOLLEYBALL

A.    Varsity Seasonal Awards

1. Most Valuable Player (MVP)
2. Eagle Award
3. Most Improved

B.     JV Seasonal Awards

1. MVP
2. Eagle Award

III.             BASKETBALL

A.    Varsity Boys and Girls Seasonal Awards

1. Most Valuable Player (MVP)
2. Most Improved
3. Eagle Award     

B.  Junior Varsity Boys and Girls Seasonal Awards

1. Most Valuable Player (MVP)
2. Eagle Award

IV.             TENNIS

A.    Varsity Boys and Girls Seasonal Awards

1. Most Valuable Player (MVP) - #1 Singles
2. Eagle Award
3. Most Improved

B.     JV Girls Seasonal Awards

1. MVP
2. Eagle

V.                SOFTBALL

A.    Varsity Seasonal Awards

1. Most Valuable Player (MVP)
2. Eagle Award
3. Best Batting Average

B.     JV Seasonal Awards

1. MVP
2. Eagle

VI.             GOLF

A.    Varsity Boys and Girls Seasonal Awards

1. Most Valuable Player (MVP)
2. Eagle Award

B.     JV Seasonal Awards

1. MVP
2. Eagle Award

VII.          BASEBALL

A.    Varsity Seasonal Awards

1. Most Valuable Player (MVP)
2. Eagle Award
3. Best Batting Average

B.     JV Seasonal Awards

1. MVP
2. Eagle Award

VIII.       TRACK (Boys and Girls)

1. MVP
2. Eagle Award
3. Most Improved

IX.             CHEERLEADING

A.    Varsity

1. Most Outstanding Cheerleader
2. Eagle Award

B.     Junior Varsity

1. Most Outstanding Cheerleader
2. Eagle Award

GUIDELINES FOR ANNUAL AWARDS

ATHLETIC AWARDS 

1. Purpose.  It is the philosophy of Pee Dee Academy that a strong athletic program is indeed beneficial to the overall objectives of this school.  The qualities of an athletic program can add greatly to successful living.  Competition, competitiveness, unity, and the social benefits derived from being part of an athletic team justify its existence especially where high academic standards are exemplified.
2. Athletes, Cheerleaders, Managers and Awards.
   1. A printed certificate verifying participation.
   2. A jacket can be obtained when the first varsity requirements are met along with a varsity cloth letter (see description below)
   3. A gold symbol (insert) will be given in addition to a letter for the first varsity sport.  Upon lettering in the same sport the same procedure shall be applied and a symbol of that sport awarded.
   4. Jackets, sweaters and gold symbols (inserts and bars) may not be obtained other than prescribed in these procedures.

PEE DEE ACADEMY AWARDS, CERTIFICATES AND LETTERS 

Any athlete or cheerleader who does not complete the season will not be considered for an athletic award or earning a letter.
 

1. Grades 9 and 10.  All Junior Varsity athletes or cheerleaders in grades 9 and 10 will receive Junior Varsity certificates.
2. Grades 9 through 12.  All Varsity athletes and cheerleaders in grades 9 through 12 are eligible for Varsity certificates, inserts and cloth letters, as they apply.
3. The Revised Edition (1998) of the Varsity Letter Jacket may be described as follows:

1. Waist length.
2. Body is navy blue.
3. Gold and white bands appear on the collar, wrist and wrist band.
4. Snaps are navy blue.
5. Two slanted pockets appear on the jacket front.

4. The Varsity Letter may be described as having inter-locking capital letters “PD” which contain white chenille with a gold border.

PEE DEE ACADEMY BY-LAWS
OF THE
PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT ORGANIZATION 

ARTICLE I 

Section 1.  Name:  The name of this organization shall be Pee Dee Academy Parent- Teacher-Student Organization (PTSO).

Section 2.  Purpose:  The purpose of the organization shall be to strive to promote cooperation, understanding and unity of spirit among
                 parents, faculty, students, and administration through service, constructive input and support.

Section 3.  Membership:  All parents, students, faculty and friends of Pee Dee Academy are eligible for membership in this organization.
                 Dues, if necessary, shall be set by the executive board.

Section 4.  Revenues:  Revenues collected by the PTSO shall be expended only with the mutual consent of the Executive Board of the
                 PTSO.  Capital expenditures must also have the consent of the Board of Directors of Pee Dee Academy.

Section 5.  Officers:  There shall be one President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer of the PTSO selected from its members.  All
                 officers shall serve for a period of one year. The president shall serve no more than two consecutive one year terms as president. 
                 A past president may, however, be selected as an officer other than that of President or Vice-President.

Section 6.  Committees:  The standing committees of this organization shall be Membership, Cultural Arts, Calendar/Newsletter, Ways and
                  Means, Publicity and Room Parents.  Additional committees shall be appointed by the officers as deemed necessary and
                  advisable to execute the business of this organization.  These additional committees shall be set on a yearly basis.

Section 7.  Executive Board:  The Executive Board shall be composed of its officers and chairmen of each standing committee.  All
                 chairpersons of appointed committees shall also serve on the Executive Board. In addition, two faculty representatives will be
                 chosen, one each from the lower school and upper school respectively.  The two student members shall consist of the President
                 and Vice-President of the Student Council.  It shall be the duty of the Executive Board to manage and govern the affairs of the
                  PTSO.

Section 8.  Nominations and Elections:
I.                  Officers
           A.    A nominating committee composed of members of the present executive board shall submit a list of suggested nominees for each
                 existing position by April 30^th.
           B.     All members of this organization shall be notified of the May meeting when all voting will take place by those in attendance. 
                 Elections shall be held by written ballot with provisions for the write-in elections for any officer. 
II.               Faculty Representatives: 
           The faculty representative of each level of school shall be selected in the manner prescribed by the faculty of that level.
III.             Student Representatives: 
           The student representatives voted into the Student Council office of President and Vice-President by a student body vote shall
           automatically fill and serve the two positions open for student representatives.

Section 9.  Meetings:  The Executive Board shall meet once a month.  All meetings shall be open to all members of this organization.  These
                 meetings will be held on the first Monday of the month.  A meeting of the entire membership shall be held at least three times
                 during the year. 

FACULTY MEMBERS

K4                               Lynn MacGillivray
K3                               Pat Drew
K5                               Susan Singletary                                    BS                                  Francis Marion University
K5                               Cindy McMillan                                    BS                                  Francis Marion University
1^st                               Kirteena Sanders                                   MA                                Francis Marion University
1^st                               Joan Shelley                                          M. Ed.                            University of South Carolina
2^nd                              Karen Thomas                                      M. Ed.                            University of South Carolina
2^nd                              April Shelley                                          MA                                University of South Carolina
3^rd                               Barbara Fulmer                                     BA                                  Furman
                                                                                                                                        M. Ed. University of South Carolina
3^rd                               Kelly Richardson                                   BA                                  Coastal Carolina University
4^th                               Franbeth Beeson                                   M. Ed.                            Francis Marion University
4^th                               Lisa Campbell                                       BS                                  Francis Marion University
5^th                               Claudia Brewer                                     BA                                  University of South Carolina
5^th                               Amanda Anderson                                BS                                  Coastal Carolina University
6^th                               Wendy White                                        BS                                  Francis Marion University
6^th                               Kristi Spivey                                         BS                                   Francis Marion University
Computer                     Donna Hasty
English/Social
          Studies               Shannan Huggins                                  BA                                  Francis Marion University
Social Studies                Jerry Coleman                                      BA                                  Francis Marion University
Social Studies/
     P.E.                        Jonathan King                                      BS                                   Coastal Carolina University
English                         Susan Smith                                         BA                                   Francis Marion University
Math                            Cynthia Collins                                    BS                                    Francis Marion University
Math                            Teresa Martin                                      BS                                   Francis Marion University
Math/Social Studies       Splinter Spivey                                    BS                                    Francis Marion University
Social Studies                Lon Spivey                                         BS                                    Clemson University
English                          Mary Jane Sarvis                                M. Ed.                              University of South Carolina
Science                         Leigh Clark                                        BS                                    Coastal Carolina University
Science                         Jodi Watson                                       BS                                    Lander University
Spanish                         Jennifer Daniels                                  BA                                    Francis Marion University
Language Arts/
  Library                        Anne Daniels                                      BA                                   University of South Carolina
Science                         Ed Blackburn                                      BS                                   Citadel
Art                                Christina Wolansky                             BA                                   Coker College
Music                            Francis Atkinson                                 BS                                   Columbia College

 Administrative Staff

Hal D. Townsend                            Headmaster - BA  Wake Forest/MA Appalachian State
Josie Snipes                                    Assistant Headmaster/Admissions & Guidance
Lon Spivey                                     Athletic Director
Doris Ann McMillan                        School Secretary
Susan Baker                                   Finance Officer
Wendy Ankarstran                          Assistant
Deborah Cayouette                         Canteen
Judy Crosby                                   Canteen
Leon Robinson                               Custodian
Wyatt Spivey                                  Assistant
Michelle Fornay                              Assistant

Coaching Staff 

Lon Spivey                                     AD & Varsity Football
Jerry Coleman                                Varsity Basketball/ Golf/Girls Tennis
Jonathan King                                 B Team Football/J V Basketball/Varsity Boys Basketball
Splinter Spivey                               Varsity Football/JV Girls Basketball/Varsity Girls Basketball/Weight Training/Varsity Baseball
Lorie Ann Rogers                           J V and Varsity Volleyball
Wes Daniels                                   Softball
Kathy Stedman                               Boys Tennis/JV Girls Tennis
Tommy Nolan                                Track
Anne Daniels                                  JV Cheerleading
Mary Jane Sarvis                            Varsity Cheerleading