PLACE SCHOOL LOGO HERE Penn Hills School District Grades 5-12
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PLACE Penn Hills School SCHOOL District LOGO Grades 5-12 HERE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2016 -2017 Linton Middle School- Grades 5-8 250 Aster Street Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Penn Hills Senior High School 309 Collins Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Dr. Nancy Hines, Superintendent The Penn Hills School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, or handicap in employment practices or in administration of any of its educational programs and activities in accordance with applicable federal statutes and regulations. Right to Amend: The Penn Hills School District reserves the right to amend policies or procedures in the Student Handbook when necessary or appropriate. Proper notification will be disseminated accordingly. Alma Mater Oh, Penn High School Our best we pledge to you. The days we have spent here. We always will hold dear. Oh, red and gold staunch friends we are foretold forever We'll be loyal To our Penn High School. Student Identification & Disclaimer……………………………………………….……...1 Alma Mater……………………………………………………………...………….….….2 Handbook Table of Contents……………………………………………………….……..3 Board Members/Administration/Guidance…………………….….………………..……..5 Statement of Awareness………………………………………...…………………………6 Handbook Signature……………………………………..……………………………......7 School District Calendar………………………………………………………………......8 Part I Introduction………………………………………………...…….……………........8 Part II Activities – Sports, Clubs, Eligibility, Awards ……….…..…….……………..8-13 Part III General Information………………………………….….….……...................... 13 Attendance ............... …………………………………….………..………….…..….13-16 Absence from school……….………..............................................................................13 Early Dismissal………………...…………………………………………….................. 14 Withdrawal from School………………………………………..…..…………….…..….15 Change of Address…………………………………………….…...................................15 Electronic Devices…………………………………......……….……………………......16 Hall Traffic, Locker Visits & Hall Sweeps……………………..…………................16-17 Cafeteria……………………………………………….………….................................. ...17 Lunches…………………………………………….…………....................................... 18 Card Playing/Gambling………………………………….………...…................ ….....……18 Employment Certificates………………………………….………...................... ………....18 Emergency Evacuation Procedures……………………………………….………………19 Technology Code of Conduct………………………………………...……................20-22 Instructional Requirements and Scheduling 5-8………………….….….....................23-25 Graduation Requirements and Scheduling…………………..………..…..………….25-26 Health Services………………………………………….……...................................27-29 Health Office………………………….….........................................................................27 Emergency Care Cards………………….…............ ……………………………...……………2 7 Health Services and Examinations………............... …………………………………...….……..2 7 Immunization Requirements……….….................. …………………………...………….…...…2 8 Medication…………………………….….............. ………………………………….……...…29 Medical Restrictions…………………………………………………...............................29 Regulations for the control of Communicable Diseases.………….…….….................. ......2 9 Locks and Lockers………………………........................................................................30 Lost and Found……………………………………….…………..................................... 30 Student Parking………………………………………………….….….…..……............ 30 Publishing Photographs of Students in Local Media…….….… ..................................... 30 Publishing Student Work &Photographs on District Web Site.…......................... …...…...30 School Buses……………………………………………..……...................................31-32 Student Assistance Program………………………………….........................................32 Student Dress………………………………………….……….................................32-33 Student Rights and Responsibilities…………………………....................................34-42 Telephones………………………………………………………....................................43 Building Entry (Students and Visitors)………………………………..……………........43 Penn Hills School District’s Mission……………………………..............................43-45 Drug & Alcohol Policy…………………………………………..............................45-46 Positive Behavior Intervention Supports ……………………………………………….48 Code of Discipline and Responsibilities……………………....................................49-55 Definitions……………………………………………….………............................56-57 Harassment…………………….……………………………………..……................58-60 Approved Alternative Educational Placements……………………………………................61 Page | 4 Penn Hills School District Board of School Directors Mrs. Denise Graham-Shealey, President Mrs. Jennifer Burgess-Johnson, Vice President Mr. Marlon Ferguson, Member Mrs. Pauline Calabrese, Member Mrs. Catherine Mowry, Member Mr. Robert Hudak, Member Mr. Donald Kuhn, Member Mrs. Donielle Owen, Member Mrs. Erin Vecchio, Member Penn Hills District Administration Dr. Nancy Hines, Superintendent Mrs. Renel Williams, Director of Teaching, Learning & Assessment Mr. John Peterman, Athletic Director Mr. Darren Kennedy, Director of Special Education Administration of Penn Hills Senior High School Principals Mr. Eric Kostic – Head Principal Mr. Brian Brown- Associate Principal (A-F) Mr. Patrick Gavin- Associate Principal (G-N) Mrs. Sandra Barker- Associate Principal (O-Z) Guidance Counselors of the Penn Hills Senior High School th Mrs. Amy Alexander 9 grade Mr. Henry Gonsowski 10th grade Mr. Chris Darsie 11th grade Mr. Scott Zemba 12th grade Administration of Linton Middle School Principals Ms. Katie Friend Dr. Thomas Iaquinta Ms. Cyrene Bey Guidance Counselors of Linton Middle School Ms. Maggie Watson 5th grade Mrs. Ann Dugan 6th grade Ms. Amy Vincler 7th grade Mr. James Gilson 8th grade Page | 5 PENN HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 2016 -2017 ACT 145 and ACT 26 – STATEMENT OF AWARENESS We are aware of the Penn Hills School District Code of Discipline and Responsibilities and ACT 145 of 1996 that prohibits possession of use of tobacco in schools. We know that the new law defines possession or use of tobacco products or smokeless tobacco by a student in a school building, a school bus or on school property owned by, leased by or under the control of a school district as a summary offense. The disciplinary action is a three – (3) day out-of-school suspension and a summary offense citation. The student may be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $50.00 for the benefit of the school district. If a hearing is held before the District Magistrate, court costs may be added. We are also aware of the Penn Hills School District Code of Discipline and Responsibilities and ACT 26 of 1995 (Safe Schools Act). We know that possession/use/transfer of weapon(s), or “look alike” weapons(s) on school property or at school functions is prohibited and will result in suspension from school, a hearing, and an expulsion for a period of not less than one year. Weapon is defined but not limited to any knife, cutting instrument, cutting tool, nunchaku, firearm, shotgun, rifle, look-alike gun, and/or any other tool, instrument or implement capable of inflicting serious bodily injury. A student is in possession of a weapon when the weapon is found on the person of the student, in the student’s locker, the school, at any school function or activity, at any school event held away from the school, or while the student is on his/her way to or from school. Upon entering school, if students feel that they may have items on their person, which are in violation of our weapons policy, they must immediately turn those items into the principal for appropriate action. Student Signature HR # Date _ Parent/Guardian Signature Date DUE September 2, 2016 Page | 6 Penn Hills School District Grades 5 - 12 Student Handbook and Code of Conduct 2016 – 2017 Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students: This handbook has been prepared for the guidance of students, faculty and parents of the Penn Hills School District grades 5 - 12. While it is impossible to cover all situations that may occur, this document provides you with the guidelines and expectations that will lead to student success. It is the responsibility of the parents and guardians to review this handbook and code of conduct with students so that everyone is familiar with the rules and regulations of the school. Please sign this page below to acknowledge you have received and read this handbook and code of conduct. STUDENT NAME (PRINT): __________ ______ Student Signature:________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name (print):______________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature:__________________________________________________ Home Phone: __ Work Phone: ___ Date: (for office use only) Homeroom Teacher: Page | 7 Page | 8 Page | 9 Part I - Introduction This handbook has been published with the sincere hope that the information given herein will be of help to the students during the coming year. All Penn Hills High students should make the effort to know the contents of this handbook. All students are expected to behave in a manner consistent with the School Disciplinary Code enacted by the Penn Hills Board of School Directors that is included in this handbook. This includes behavior while in school attendance, on school transportation and school-sponsored events, such as but not limited to, Kennywood picnic and all athletic events. Part II - Activities INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS PROGRAM Interscholastic athletics in the Penn Hills School District