Policies and Handbooks
Policies and Handbooks
Dress Code
Pitt Academy & RISE Dress Code
All students must follow the Pitt County Schools (PCS) dress code. However, Due to our unique program, we have the following additional rules.
General Clothing Rules
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All clothing must be free of holes, rips, or tears.
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Pants and shirts must be appropriate for school.
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PCS-approved spirit wear is also permitted.
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No cargo pants/shorts.
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No clothing with large pockets (such as kangaroo pockets).
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Pants must be worn at or above the hip (no sagging).
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No clothing may be shared or borrowed.
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No headgear.
Outerwear (Inside the Building)
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NOT ALLOWED: Hoodies, coats, tracksuits, windbreakers, fleeces, or jackets.
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ALLOWED FOR WARMTH: Solid-color long-sleeve t-shirts, solid-color sweatshirts (no hood), and sweaters.
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REQUIRED LAYER: If you wear an "allowed for warmth" item, you must wear appropriate shirt or PCS spirit wear underneath it at all times.
Footwear
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No slides, sandals, bedroom slippers, or open-toe shoes.
Masks & Accessories
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Mask may be used for medical use only.
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Masks must be school-appropriate and medical grade.
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Masks may not have words, bandanas, or any gang-related material.
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No items that may cause a distraction are allowed.
Please note: All policies are subject to change at any time.
Attendance
Attendance at Pitt Academy & RISE
Regular attendance is critical for earning course credit. Here are the most important points from the Pitt County Schools attendance policy that you need to know.
Earning Course Credit (Grades 9-12)
To receive credit for a high school course, students must follow attendance rules.
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A student who is absent for 8 or more periods in a course may fail that course.
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Students with 8 to 15 absences who are passing the course may be given a chance to make up time, at the principal's discretion.
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A student cannot appeal at the school level if they are absent more than 15 periods in a course.
Lawful vs. Unlawful Absences
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Lawful (Excused) Absences: These are for reasons like illness, medical appointments, death in the family, or court proceedings. While still counted as an absence, students must be allowed to make up missed work.
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Unlawful (Unexcused) Absences: This is any absence not covered by the "lawful" list. For unlawful absences, the principal has the discretion to decide if a student can make up missed work or tests.
Submitting Absence Notes
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Parents must notify the school of the reason for every absence.
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You must provide appropriate documentation (like a doctor's note) for an absence to be considered lawful.
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Absences for things like educational opportunities or religious observances should be approved by the principal before the student is absent.
Definition of "Present"
To be counted as "present" for the school day, a student must be in attendance for at least one-half of the instructional day.
Full Attendance Policy
For a complete list of rules, definitions, and procedures, please review the official Pitt County Schools attendance policy.
PCS' Parent's Guide
Parent & Student Guides
To help you and your student succeed, Pitt County Schools provides a Parents’ Guide to Student Achievement.
This guide is a valuable resource for all parents, legal guardians, and custodians to gain a better understanding of our school system. It is filled with information designed to help your child be successful in school and includes a helpful breakdown of common questions and where to find the answers.
District Resources
For the complete, official guide, please visit the Pitt County Schools website.
Student Handbook
Your Guide to Success at Pitt Academy & RISE
We want all our students and families to have a successful experience at Pitt Academy & RISE. To help you navigate our program, we provide two key documents: a Full Student Handbook and a Quick Reference Guide.
These guides are your official source for our daily procedures, rules, and academic policies. They contain important information on everything from our daily schedule and dress code to our electronics policy and academic integrity. Reviewing these documents helps ensure you know the expectations for a safe and successful school year.
Quick Reference Guide
This one-page guide is perfect for finding fast answers to our most common questions. Use it for quick reminders on daily routines, dress code rules (like no hoodies or open-toe shoes), and attendance procedures.
Full Student Handbook
This is the complete, official guide for our school. We encourage all families to read this document together, as it contains detailed information on the code of conduct, suspension triggers, check-in/check-out policies, and much more.