Putnam City North Panthers

2023-2024
Student Handbook
11800 N. Rockwell Ave
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73162
PHONE:(405) 722-4220 FAX: (405) 721-4946
http://www.putnamcityschools.org/pcnorth

HANDBOOK DISCLAIMER
This student handbook is composed of most of the rules and regulations that students need to know while attending Putnam City North High School. In
addition, District policies and regulations may be viewed on the Putnam City Schools website at www.putnamcityschools.org. Any changes made in state
law and/or School Board Policy, after this handbook has gone to press, may require information in this handbook to be amended.

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 PUTNAM CITY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Principals: Counselors:
Carole Buhr Head Principal Heather Martin Head Counselor
Jeff Brown Associate Principal Krissy Garrett A-E
Erin Mitchell A-E Cathryn Wiley F-L
Joe Johnson F-L Francisca Weed M-R
Morgan Morrissey M-R Jared Hinkle S-Z
Kenneth Attebery S-Z Kelly Malahy College Advisor
Brandy Redus Francis Tuttle Liaison
Dixie Hyatt Student Resource

CLASS SPONSORS:
Class of 2024: Mollie Brue and Bill Atkins
Class of 2025: Brooke Fonzi
Class of 2026: Jamie Causey and Azure Lutz
Class of 2027: open

PTSO: Patty Richey mrspattyrichey@gmail.com

Follow on Facebook at PCN PTSO

Putnam City Schools Vision

To be a safe and inclusive home for all students, served through innovation and excellence for success in life.

Putnam City Schools Mission

To provide a transformative experience that ignites a passion for learning, sparks imagination, and empowers
students to achieve personal success and enrich the community.

School Theme 2023-2024

Victoriously Our Way

PCN Motto
It’s a great day to be alive
It’s a great day to be a Panther
ROAR

SCHOOL FIGHT SONG

We’re the Fighting Panthers of Putnam North,

Dressed in cardinal red and gold.
We’re the Fighting Panthers of Putnam North,
With courage, brave and bold.
Our scholars are prepared to take all honors.
Our teams will fight to win, and fame we’ll garner.
Hail, go, hail, fight, hail to Victory!
We’re the Panthers of Putnam North!

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SPORTS OFFERINGS
To enroll in a sport, students must have permission from the coach. While each sport has a competitive season, most
sports practice year around and may have off season and summer requirements.

FALL SPORT COACH WINTER SPORT COACH SPRING SPORT COACH

FP Softball Dantae Mitchell Boys Basketball Mike Jeffries Baseball Greg Johnson
Volleyball Don Wood Girls Basketball Logan Martin Boys Soccer Brent Neal
Football Derek Lane Wrestling CJ Campbell Girls Soccer Brent Neal
Cross Country Scott Anderson & Boys Swim Clayton Clark Boys Track Paul Wilson
Tammye Bishop
Cheer Sylvia Carrington & Girls Swim Brett Nichelson Girls Track Paul Wilson
Tanzi Ortiz
Pom Michele Wornock Tennis Charlie Hibbard
Athletic Trainer Mark Heussman Golf Renie Whittern

FINE ARTS
Activity Director Activity Director or Sponsor
Band Joseph Craven Debate Lisa Hamilton
Choir Stephanie Keegan-Moring Yearbook/Newspaper Corinna Conant
Orchestra Jeremy Scott Dance Jessica Altz
Dance Jessica Altz Drama Lisa Hamilton
Drama Lisa Hamilton SUN Student Council Julie Lulla
PAC Crew Gil Guptill LINK Crew Julie Lulla
Step Zaria Thompson & Jessica Altz ECO-Club Kenda Kirby and Azure Lutz
Special Olympics Sarah Cates
ESports Joseph Vucic

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Group Sponsor Group Sponsor
Academic Club Kelly Malahy Native American Club Becky Gault and Ryan Wagner
Art Club Vanessa Lango Pup Club OPEN
BPA (Business) Katy Powers Science Club (Sigma Chi Iota) Kelly Malahy
Creative Writing Club Kristi Romine Spanish Club OPEN
FCCLA Amanda Davis and Tyra Roberts Spectrum (LGBTQ) OPEN
HOSA Christin Jedlicka SIP (Strong Independent Panthers) Chelsey Wilson
DECA Marie Page Tabletop Roleplay Brandon Francis
International Thespian So Lisa Hamilton and Gil Guptill Technical Student Association Joseph Gravitt
ITS
Latin Club Chelsey Wilson National Honor Society Sarah Wylie
Hispanic Heritage James Langston

GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR CODE OF CONDUCT

Generally speaking, the following list of five broad principles that students must observe if they are to get the most from
their educational opportunity and PCN:
1. Accept responsibility for your education, decisions, words, and actions.
2. Act in a way that best represents your school, parents, community, and self to promote a safe, healthy
environment in which to learn.
3. Be active in your school and community.
4. Support your fellow students and their activities.
5. Respect cultural diversity, individuality, and the choices and rights of others.

ALCOHOL, SMOKING OR ILLEGAL DRUGS - Putnam City will follow district policy on discipline for offenses related to
alcohol, smoking and tobacco use and illegal drugs.

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ATTENDANCE
Oklahoma Law requires that every student shall attend school regularly. Regular attendance at school is necessary
for students to benefit fully from the educational experience.
BUILDING HOURS
On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, the building will open at 7:30. On Wednesdays, the building will open at 7:45.
Putnam City North High School offices will close at 3:30 pm. All students must be out of the building at this time. The only
exception to this is students who are in the building with a staff member.

BUILDING VISITOR POLICY

All visitors must enter the building through the east entrance. All visitors will present identification, sign in, and receive a
visitor pass before entering the main part of the building. Per the Putnam City School Board policy, no visitors will be
allowed to attend classes or eat lunch with a high school student.

CELL PHONES / ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Students are extended the privilege of possessing cell phones and electronic devices in classrooms based on teacher
discretion; however, their use is limited. Unauthorized photos and video are strictly prohibited. Non-compliance is
punishable by OSS and/or criminal charges. PUTNAM CITY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY
FOR LOST OR STOLEN CELL PHONES OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES.

CLASS DUES
Class dues are collected during each of the years a student attends PCN. The money is used for a number of items:
materials used for homecoming celebrations, senior slideshow, senior color section of the yearbook, flowers and cards,
brunch, prom, commencement, student awards, emergencies, etc. This list is not all-inclusive.

CONSEQUENCES
● Detention ● In-School Restriction (ISR ● Suspension (OSS)
● Loss of Good Standing ● After School Detention ● Long Term Suspension

DISHONESTY includes cheating, plagiarism, lying, failure to identify yourself to a school official, forgery, altering school
forms, unauthorized possession of school forms are all subject to disciplinary action by the school administration.

DRESS CODE - PCN will follow district dress code policy Repeated infraction of the dress code policy will result in
disciplinary action.

ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility checks are done each week starting with the third week of each term. Any questions concerning eligibility
should be directed to administration. Students currently failing a class for the term will be ineligible for a one-week period
(Monday through Sunday) following the Thursday check. Students who fail three (3) or more classes from the preceding
term are not eligible during the first six (6) weeks of the new term. (O.S.S.A.A.)

FIGHTING
Disputes between members of the school community should be resolved through proper channels. Pushing, shoving,
wrestling, shouting, screaming, etc. will be considered as fighting regardless of the intent. If you are involved in a fight,
you should be prepared to receive the consequences. Furthermore, charges of assault or battery may be filed against
you, as well as recommendation for arrest.

HALL PASSES
All students must have a pass from an administrator or teacher or a badge furnished by the office to be in the halls.
Students should note that although the teacher has the responsibility to issue a pass before sending a student into the
hall, every student has the responsibility to obtain a pass before entering the halls. Abuse/misuse of a hall pass
will result in disciplinary action.

INTERNET USAGE
A signed Internet Usage Contract must be on file for a student to be provided access to Internet Resources in the
Library-Media Center and/or classrooms. No student will be allowed access without the proper parent/student signed
form being on file at the school. Acceptable uses for students are academic research and completing school
assignments. Unacceptable uses include playing games, accessing social networking sites, emailing not related to
school, accessing sites which display text or video of activities that are not for academic purposes that violate the PC
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North code of conduct. Any action that tends to falsely injure the reputation of another. Students who distribute such
materials or who write or publish such material for distribution (including social media) engage in gross misconduct.
Depending on severity, administrators will reserve the right to assign Detention, ISR, or OSS.
INTIMIDATION / BULLYING / HARASSMENT PCN will follow district guidelines.

LEAVING SCHOOL DURING LUNCH

Putnam City North High School has a closed campus. Leaving the school grounds without permission may result in
disciplinary action. The following procedure has been established at Putnam City North High School for parents wishing to
check their student(s) out during the lunch period:
1. A parent or guardian, who wishes the student to leave for the sole purpose of eating lunch, must personally check
the student out through the attendance office.
2. Students will not be allowed to check out for the sole purpose of eating lunch off campus unless accompanied by a
parent or guardian. If a parent or guardian elects to check their child out during lunch, the student must have prior
knowledge to meet the parent in the attendance office.
3. When the student returns, the parent must re-enter the building and personally sign the student back in through the
attendance office.

Lunch Schedule - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Lunch Class
1st Lunch 10:50-11:25 11:30-12:20
2nd Lunch 11:45-12:20 10:55-11:45

Lunch Schedule - Late Start Wednesday

Lunch Class
st
1 Lunch 11:35 - 12:05 12:10 - 12:50
2nd Lunch 11:40 - 12:20 12:20 - 12:50

MAKE-UP WORK
It is the responsibility of the student to make up any work missed during an absence therefore check with the teacher
and Google Classroom. Students will be given one (1) day for each day absent to make up work that was missed, unless
they knew in advance that the work was due on the day of the absence. If students are absent because of school
activities, the work must be turned in on the day it is due. This means a student must be responsible for getting the
assignments to his/her teacher before he/she leaves that day, or the work may be turned in the day before.

SCHOOL ISSUED PROPERTY

Students are responsible for keeping any school issued property in a good condition. If uniforms, iPads/iPad charger, or
other school issued property is damaged or lost the student is responsible for the cost. All school issued property is to be
returned to the check-out teacher at the conclusion of the season or school year.

STUDENT SEARCHES
As allowed by law, the Superintendent, any principal, teacher, or campus police officer who has reasonable suspicion shall
have the authority to detain and search, or authorize the search of, any student or property of a student for dangerous
weapons, controlled dangerous substances, intoxicating beverages, low-point beer, or missing or stolen property. In
addition, any police officer in possession of a valid warrant or with probable cause may search a student or a student’s
locker or vehicle. Any search of a student to be conducted by District employees shall be conducted by a person of the
same sex as the student being searched and shall be witnessed by at least one other person. The extent of any search
shall be reasonably related to the objective of the search and shall not be excessively intrusive in light of the age and sex
of the student and the nature of the infraction. No strip searches shall be conducted by school personnel, and only cold
weather outerwear shall be removed prior to or during any search. Students shall not have any reasonable expectation of
privacy in the contents of school lockers, desks, or other District property. District personnel shall have access to lockers,
desks, and other District property and shall not be required to have any reasonable suspicion to search lockers, desks,
and other District property. In addition, all student vehicles in any District parking lot shall be subject to search at any time.
Students are personally responsible for any items found in their lockers, desks, vehicles, book bags, or on their person. If
a student is searched and found to be in possession of any dangerous weapons, controlled dangerous substances,
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intoxicating beverages, low-point beer, or missing or stolen property, such items may be taken from the student and
preserved, and the student in possession of such items may be disciplined according to applicable law, District Policy, and
Administrative Regulation. In conducting any search authorized by this policy, the District may utilize trained dogs to
detect prohibited items. If a dog alerts a student’s locker or vehicle or to a classroom or common area, the area may be
searched. If a dog alerts to a locked student vehicle, the student shall be requested to unlock the vehicle’s doors and
trunk. If the student refuses, the student’s parent or guardian shall be notified and requested to unlock the vehicle. If the
student’s parent or guardian refuses to unlock the vehicle, the District may contact appropriate law enforcement personnel
to respond to the issue. The same procedure shall be utilized for searching a student’s luggage to be taken on a
District-sponsored trip departing from District property

SCHOOL DANCE POLICY

ONLY students in good standing (academically and disciplinarily) will be allowed to attend dances. All dances,
except for Prom, are for current PCN students in good standing. Guests must be current high school students in good
standing with their school to attend Prom. To bring a guest to Prom who doesn’t attend PCN, an outside guest form must
be obtained in the main office and directions followed.

STUDENT ADVISORY: PANTHER TIME

The student advisory program at Putnam City North High School is called Panther Time. Students are assigned to
grade-level advisory groups, with certified faculty serving as advisors. The goal of the program is to help students set
realistic goals and to develop educational and career plans. The program is meant to provide a communication network
among students, teachers, administrators, and parents.

STUDENT PARKING
Students are given the privilege of driving to school and using our student parking lot. Parking spaces are limited, and the
administration encourages students to carpool or ride the bus. Student parking is on a first come, first served basis. The
school or district assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen goods while in our parking lots. The administration reminds
all students to observe state traffic laws while on the campus. The parking lot speed limit is 5 miles per hour. The
concrete curbs/medians and sidewalks are not to be used for parking at any time. Yellow curbing indicates no parking,
and must be observed. Any violation of driving or parking privileges may result in the suspension of those privileges by
PCN. Students who are parked illegally or who fail to clearly display a valid parking decal shall be subject to school
discipline.

SCHEDULE CHANGES
Schedule changes will only be made for the following reasons:
● Previously taken class and received credit
● scheduling error (pre-requisite course required, hole in schedule, etc)
● Honors/AP class dropped or added
● special circumstances (approved by counselor)

TARDY POLICY
In order to maximize instructional time, you are expected to arrive to all classes before the tardy bell rings.
1.If you arrive to class less than 10 minutes after the tardy bell, you will be counted tardy; if you arrive more than 10
minutes after the bell, you will receive an unexcused absence. An appropriately signed pass complete with the
date and time can excuse a student tardy.
2.Reporting late to school FIRST HOUR: If you are less than 15 minutes late, you will be counted tardy If you are more
than 15 minutes late, report to the Attendance Office to check in.
3.Excessive tardiness will result in disciplinary action by the school administration.
a. 1st-3rd tardy-verbal warning to student by teacher, with parent contact on the 3rd.
b. 4th/5th tardy-Parent contact and lunch detention
c. 6 + tardies- Meeting with Principal with possible further disciplinary action including LOGS list and attendance
contract
*Tardy count will reset at the semester.

VANDALISM AND THEFT will be subject to both school discipline as well as potential legal consequences from the
police.
Students and/or parents wishing to see the policies and standards for the school district and/or building may view a copy
of these documents in the principal's office.

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WEAPONS (See District Policy)