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Explore North Pontotoc High School's dedicated faculty and diverse curriculum offered to students. From Principal Roger Smith to various subject area educators, our team fosters an engaging learning environment. Students benefit from a broad range of classes including advanced placement courses, electives in arts and music, and vital subjects in mathematics and sciences. Learn about our graduation requirements and extracurricular activities that promote holistic development. Join us in creating a vibrant educational community focused on student success!
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WelcomeTo North Pontotoc High School
Faculty and Staff • Roger Smith - Principal • Brian Sutton - Administrative Assistant • Allison Baker - Reading • Rodney Bell - Biology I, Science Skills and Reasoning • Joe Bergeron - Special Services • Donna Brown - English IV, Acc. English IV, Creative Writing, MS Writers • Steve Brown - Driver’s Ed., PE • Laura Butts – English I, English III, Learning Strategies • Mandy Carr – Business, STEM, Graphic Design
Faculty and Staff • Rich Dilling - Chemistry, Physical Science, Environmental/Field Study • Vivian Flamenco - Spanish, English I,Acc. EnglishI • Ryan Finch – Trans. To Alg. • LaDonna Griggs – Special Services • Cindy Harrington –Algebra II • Felecia Haulcomb – Biblical History of Middle East, Advanced World Geography • Trey Hill – Geography, Economics • Shelly Howell – English III, English II, Acc. English II • Joe Hunsucker –Algebra I • Jim Matthews – Geometry • Kelly Matthews – Physics, Earth Science Geometry • Scott McCord – A&P, Biology II,
Faculty and Staff • Karen McLaughlin – US Government/Economics • Shane Montgomery –PE • Gail Morton – Art I, Art II, Art III, AP Art • Chris Pettit – Health, PE • Mary Ann Quillian – Career Center • Tabatha Quillian – Study Hall • Sheila Ryan – Special Services • Nickie Sanders – MSIS, Records • Eric Simmons - Band • Pam Simmons – Business Office • Debbie Stepp – Algebra II, Advanced Algebra./ Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus/Introduction To Engineering • Jeannie Thompson – Librarian • Heather Uithoven - Counselor
Faculty and Staff • Jason Varnon –Journalism, General Music • Jim Varnon – ISS • Justin Varnon – World History • Kim Waldrop – US History • Joe Waller – Mississippi Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Family Dynamics, Child Development • Paula Webb – Secretary • Anne Wells – Science Skills and Reasoning, Biology I
A Days : 1st 3rd 5th 7th B Days : 2nd 4th 6th 8th Block Schedule*4 classes per day*Classes meet every other day
Required Classes English (4) English I English II English III English IV History (4) Mississippi Studies/Geography World History US History US Gov’t/Economics Math (4) Algebra I Algebra II Geometry _________ (Pre or Trans Alg. will count here) Required Classes Science (4) Biology I __________ __________ __________ Other Required Health (1/2 credit) PE (1/2 credit) Fine Art Computer (8th grade Comp. Dis. will count) Elective Classes (24 credits required to graduate) Subject Area Tests Graduation Requirements
High Stakes Testing Subject Area Tests • Algebra • Biology I • English II *Writing Component *Multiple Choice Component • US History *** Passage of all tests is a graduation requirement
English I or Acc. English I Trans. to Algebra, Algebra I, or Algebra II Pre- Biology or Biology I World Geography and MS Studies STEM Health/PE Reading Electives Art I Band General Music Theatre Newspaper Journalism Biblical History of Ancient Middle East Keyboarding/ Computer Applications Family Dynamics/ Child Development Athletics 9th Grade Choice Forms
Grading Scale • 90 – 100 A • 80 – 89 B • 70 – 79 C • 65 – 69 D • 64 and Below F
Athletics Archery Baseball Basketball Bowling Cheerleading Cross Country Fast-Pitch Softball Football Golf Power Lifting Slow-Pitch Softball Soccer Tennis Clubs Annual Art Beta FCA Journalism Library Living Clay Mock Trial Mu Alpha Theta Scholar’s Bowl Science Student Council Extracurricular Activities
Handbook Topics • Discipline • Attendance/Tardy Policies • Dress Code