Antietam Middle-Senior High School
Name
Antietam Middle-Senior High School 100 Antietam Road, Reading PA 19606 (610) 779-3545 FAX (610) 779-0378 www.antietamsd.org
Student Schedule
Days 1 - 6
Period Time Subject/Room #
1 8:00 – 8:49 2 8:52 – 9:39
3 9:42 – 10:29
Periods 4, 5, and Lunch
10:32 – 12:42
6 12:45 – 1:32
7 1:35 – 2:22
Homeroom 2:26 – 3:00
The Antietam School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, or Veteran status in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and section 504. For information regarding civil rights, grievance procedures, services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and useable by handicapped persons, contact Dr. Larry Mayes, Compliance Coordinator, Antietam School District, 100 Antietam Road, Reading, PA 19606-1018, (610-)779-0554.
The Antietam School District participates in an Integrated Pest Management Program. Parents have the right to request notification anytime treatment is done in the schools. Parents are to annually request in writing to Dr. Larry W. Mayes, Superintendent of Schools, Antietam School District, 100 Antietam Road, Reading, PA 19606-1018 should you wish to be notified.
2014-2015 Bell Schedules
Daily Bell Schedule
Days 1-6
Period Time
1 8:00 – 8:49
2 8:52 – 9:39
3 9:42 – 10:29
Lunch Period 4 Period 5 Grade 7/8 10:32 – 11:02 11:05 – 11:52 11:55 – 12:42
Period 4 Lunch Period 5 Grade 9/10 4/5/Lunch 10:32 – 11:19 11:22 – 11:52 11:55 – 12:42
Period 4 Period 5 Lunch Grade 11/12 10:32 – 11:19 11:22 – 12:09 12:12 – 12:42
6 12:45 – 1:32
7 1:35 – 2:22
Homeroom 2:26 – 3:00
2014-2015 Bell Schedules
2-Hour Delay
Days 1-6
Period Time
1 10:00 – 10:20 2 10:23 – 10:43
3 10:46 – 11:06 Lunch Period 4 Period 5 Grade 7/8 11:09 –11:39 11:42 – 12:12 12:15 – 12:45 Period 4 Lunch Period 5 Grade 9/10 4/5/Lunch 11:09 – 11:39 11:42 – 12:12 12:15 – 12:45 Period 4 Period 5 Lunch Grade 11/12 11:09 – 11:39 11:42 – 12:12 12:15 – 12:45 6 12:48 – 1:34
7 1:37 – 2:22 Homeroom 2:26 – 3:00
Early Dismissal (12:30 PM)
Days 1-6 Period Time 1 8:00 – 8:35 2 8:38 – 9:09 3 9:12 – 9:43 6 9:46 – 10:17 7 10:20 – 10:51 Lunch Period 4 Period 5 Grade 7/8 10:54 – 11:24 11:27 – 11:57 12:00 – 12:30 Period 4 Lunch Period 5 Grade 9/10 4/5/Lunch 10:54 – 11:24 11:27 – 11:57 12:00 – 12:30 Period 4 Period 5 Lunch Grade 11/12 10:54 – 11:24 11:27 – 11:57 12:00 – 12:30
ANTIETAM SCHOOL DISTRICT 2014-2015 SCHOOL CALENDAR
August - Flex Inservice Day for February 13...... Inservice Day (1) August 19-21 ...... Inservice Day (2, 3, 4) August 25 ...... First Day of School for Students August 29 ...... Holiday September 1 ...... Holiday September 26 ...... Early Dismissal (12:30 p.m.) October 13 ...... Inservice Day (5) October 31 ...... Early Dismissal (12:30 p.m.) November 26 ...... Early Dismissal (12:30 p.m.) Secondary Students Only November 27-December 1 ...... Thanksgiving Holiday December 5 ...... Early Dismissal (12:30 p.m.) December 23 ...... Early Dismissal (12:30 p.m.) December 24-31...... Holiday (Winter Break) January 1-2 ...... Holiday January 19 ...... Inservice Day (6) February 13 ...... Flex Inservice Day February 16 ...... Holiday March 27 ...... Early Dismissal (12:30 p.m.) March 30-April 6 ...... Spring Break May 22 ...... Early Dismissal (12:30 p.m.) May 25 ...... Holiday May 28, 29 & June 1 ...... Final Exams (Seniors) June 4 ...... Last Day of School – 11 a.m. Dismissal June 5 ...... Inservice (7)
The order of snow make-up days will be as follows:
1st Snow Day – March 30 2nd Snow Day – March 31
Additional make-up days will be determined by the School Board.
Daily School Hours (Middle-Senior High School): 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
WELCOME TO ANTIETAM MIDDLE-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
The administration and staff welcome you to Antietam Middle-Senior High School. The information contained in this handbook is a result of a concerted effort on the part of the students, faculty, and administration. It has been carefully prepared and presented so that it will be of great value in assisting you to adjust to our school and become an integral part of the Antietam student body.
The purpose of education is to help students become effective citizens. Developing and accepting responsibilities and obligations of good citizenship will enable today’s students to successfully participate in tomorrow’s world. It is our hope that students will participate in the various activities Antietam has to offer in order to develop skills and abilities that will prepare them for a better life and enable them to become productive citizens. The education experience is tied in to our mission, which is:
A community partnership pledged to lifetime achievement.
ANTIETAM SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
David B. Stauffer, President Walter R. Saylor, Vice President Judith Swartz, Treasurer Christopher D. Faro John A. Fielding, III Kristin M. Kerchner Julia Kleiman-Baer Lawrence O’Boyle Ann E. Sellers
ANTIETAM SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
Lawrence W. Mayes, Ed.D...... Superintendent Tracy Detwiler ...... Business Manager Kyle J. Schaeffer ...... Supervisor, Buildings and Grounds Amy Spina ...... Supervisor of Special Education Cynthia Jaromnak ...... Food Services Director Dr. Felice Stern...... Middle-Senior High School Principal James Croyle ...... Middle-Senior High School Assistant Principal Erin Van Guilder ...... Director of Curriculum and Instructional Technology Shirley J. Feyers ...... Elementary Principal Lauren Zuidema……………………………………………………..……………………………. Primary Center Principal
The administrators of the Antietam Middle-Senior High School or the School Board of Directors
reserve the right to make revisions to this handbookFACULTY throughout the school year as deemed necessary.
STAFF
Mr. Matt Ahearn ...... Science Mr. Tim Kier………………Athletic & AE Dir/AEP Ms. Megan Block ...... ESL Mrs. Janice Kline …………………….Mathematics Mrs. Sharon Brizek ...... Language Arts Mr. Alex Krick ...... Mathematics Mrs. Grace Cavanagh ...... Nurse Mrs. Nicole Krick ...... Mathematics Mrs. Heather Deitz ...... PE/Health Mrs. Erin Krim ...... Emotional Support Ms. Michelle De Stefano ...... Mathematics Mrs. Nicole Levan-Miller Learning Support Mrs. Jean DiGiacomo ...... Social Studies Mr. Timothy Matlack ...... English Mr. Russell Edmonds ...... Mathematics Mrs. Kate Miklos ...... Guidance (L-Z) Ms. Laura Ellis ...... Life Skills Mrs. Susan Miller ...... Librarian Mrs. Aimee Fangman ...... Learning Support Ms. Katie Mosser ...... Language Arts Mrs. Kathy Fegely ...... German Mrs. Melissa Oswald ...... PE/Health Mrs. Staci Fink ...... Learning Support Mrs. Alison Patton ...... Language Arts Mr. Mitchell Gaul ...... Chemistry Mr. Isaias Rivera ...... Learning Support Mrs. Rebecca Giatras ...... Language Arts Ms. Lindsey Robin………………………………….Art Mr. Keith Gillner ...... Music Mr. Terrence Schnitter ...... Tech Ed Mr. Jim Gingrich ...... Social Studies Mr. Deian Seymour ...... German/Spanish Mrs. Katherine Groom ...... Psychologist Mr. Chad Shalaway ...... Art Mrs. Joan Groves ...... Guidance (A-K) Mrs. Stephanie Smith ...... Science Mr. Jeff Heck ...... Social Studies Ms. Ginger Thomas ...... Science Mrs. Michelle Heizmann ...... Language Arts Mr. Michael Webster...... PE/Health Mrs. Jennifer Hepner…………………………...FCS Mr. Zachary Williams ...... Social Studies
SECRETARIAL STAFF
Mrs. Rebecca Heintz ...... Main Office Mrs. Myra Morales ...... Main Office Mrs. Jennifer Reeves ...... Main Office Mrs. Michele Yochum ...... Guidance Office
SUPPORT STAFF
Ms. Valerie Frymoyer ...... Special Education Instructional Aide Ms. Gina Katrinak ...... Life Skills Instructional Aide Mrs. Amy Koller ...... Special Education Instructional Aide Mrs. June Leonard ...... Technology Coordinator Mrs. Michele Lill ...... Registrar/Data Clerk Mrs. Tonya Spiers…………………………………………………………………Special Education Instructional Aide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Athletics...... 1 Emergency Closings ...... 17 Athletic Eligibility ...... 1 Emergency Plans ...... 17 Attendance Policy ...... 1 Evacuations ...... 17 Absence Reporting ...... 1 Lock-Down Policy ...... 17 Excused Absences ...... 2 Employment Permit ...... 18 Unexcused/Unlawful/Truancies ...... 2 Entering and Leaving Building ...... 18 Half Day Absences ...... 2 Final Examinations ...... 18 Late Arrivals to School ...... 2 Fire Drills...... 18 Physicians’ Notes ...... 2 Food/Beverages in the Building ...... 18 Making-Up Work ...... 3 Grading System ...... 19 Educational Leave (Approved) ...... 3 Guidance Information ...... 19 Vacations (Unapproved) ...... 3 Health Services ...... 19 Religious Holidays/Instruction ...... 3 Illness During School Hours ...... 19 Medical/Dental Appointments ...... 3 Procedures - Nurse’s Office ...... 20 College Visits ...... 3 Medicine Policy ...... 20 Extra-Curricular Activities ...... 4 Field Trip Medications ...... 20 Backpacks/Book Bags/Handbags ...... 4 Honor Roll Requirements ...... 20 Bullying/Cyber-bullying Policy ...... 4 Library ...... 20 Clubs/Co-Curricular Activities ……………….…..4-6 Library MP3 Circulation Policy ...... 21 Computer/Internet - Acceptable Use...... 6 Lockers and Searches ...... 21 Curfew – Ordinance No. 759...... 7 Lunch ...... 21 Dances ...... 7 Military Recruiters ...... 22 Discipline Code of Conduct ...... 7 Physical Education Guidelines ...... 22 Confidentiality ...... 7 P.E. Dress Requirements ...... 22 Corporal Punishment ...... 8 Organization of P.E...... 22 Disciplinary Actions ...... 8 Missing P.E. Class ...... 22 Expectations of Conduct ...... 8 Independent PE…………………………………….23 Detentions ...... 8 Student Assistance Program (SAP) ...... 23 Hall Passes………………………………………… 8 Skateboards/Other Devices ...... 23 Saturday Detentions ...... 8 Valuables/Personal Property ...... 23 In-School Suspensions………………………….. 8 Vehicle Registration ...... 23 Out-of-School Suspensions ...... 9 Withdrawal or Transfer ...... 23 Expulsion ...... 9 Internet Acceptance Policy ...... 24 Disorderly Conduct ...... 9 Drugs/Alcohol/Illegal Substances ...... 9 Fireworks/Incendiary/Chemical Devices...9 Tobacco Use/Possession ...... 9 Weapons ...... 9 Disciplinary Action Tables ...... 10 S.W.E. B.S .Keys to Success ...... 11 Offense and Consequence Table……………1-15 Descriptions of Conduct Violations ...... 16 Dress Guidelines ...... 16 Drop and Add Policy ...... 17 Electronics Policy ...... 17
ATHLETICS school days. The period of ineligibility will begin the day report cards are issued. (see Student Athlete The athletic guidelines will be distributed to all sports Handbook for additional procedures/requirements). participants at the beginning of each season. ATTENDANCE POLICY Fall Sports Winter Sports All persons residing in the Commonwealth between Varsity & JV Varsity & JV Boys the ages of 6 and 21 years old are entitled to a free Boys Soccer Basketball and full education in the Commonwealth’s public Varsity & JV Girls Varsity Girls Tennis schools. Basketball Varsity & JV Girls Varsity & JV In accordance with the state of Pennsylvania, Berks Volleyball Boys Bowling County developed truancy guidelines for all schools Middle School Varsity & JV to apply when developing the attendance policy. Boys Soccer Girls Bowling Middle School Varsity & JV All children ages 8-17 are required by the Girls Soccer Cheerleading Pennsylvania Compulsory Attendance Law to attend Middle School Middle School an approved educational institution. Furthermore, Girls Volleyball Boys Basketball once registered all students are required to attend school in grades K-12. Middle School
Girls Basketball If students accumulate three or more unexcused
absences in a school year, parents/guardians and Spring Sports Exeter Sports (7-12) students are subject to citations being issued for violation of the Pennsylvania Compulsory Atten- Varsity & JV Baseball Fall – Cross Country dance Laws.
Once a student accumulates ten or more absences, Varsity & JV Softball Fall – Field Hockey excluding those covered by a physician’s excuse, all further absences will require a doctor’s note to be Varsity & JV considered excused. Any absences beyond ten days Fall – Football Girls Soccer that do not have a doctor’s note will be considered unlawful and result in citations for violation of the Varsity & JV Boys Fall - Golf Pennsylvania Compulsory Attendance Laws. Volleyball
Middle School When a student accumulates ten or more unlawful Winter – Indoor Track Softball absences, the district will refer the case to outside Middle School Winter – agencies including Service Access Management Baseball Swimming & Diving (SAM) and Children and Youth Services (CYS) for assistance and support. Winter – Wrestling Each citation a student receives for Spring – Track & Field truancy postpones the date he/she may test for their driver’s Spring – Lacrosse permit/license by 90 days.
Students who wish to participate in a sport must have Absence Reporting a physical examination and written parental permis- sion for each sport season. Parents/Guardians must call the MSHS Office to report student absences by 9:00 a.m. on the day of ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY each absence.
All athletes must maintain passing grades during the Antietam sports season. Grades will be checked every Friday Middle-Senior High School throughout the season. Anyone failing one or more 610-779-3545 courses will be ineligible (games and practices) for one week (Sunday through Saturday). The high school office has a 24 hour answering service to accommodate parents/guardians reporting their Athletes who fail to earn the minimum required child off from school. If a call is not received by 9:00 average of 60% for more than one course for a a.m., every effort will be made to make a call to the marking period will be ineligible for a period of ten 1 students’ parent/guardian to determine the reason for classes. Since half day unexcused/unlawful absences the absence. are considered truancies, they will be added to students’ total number of days truant; therefore, To officially excuse an absence, a note signed by the students and parents/guardians are subject to parent/guardian detailing each day of absence and the citations once students accumulate three days of reason for the absence must be submitted to the office unlawful absence. within three school days. If a note is not received within three school days, the absence will be Students arriving after the start of 2nd period are not considered unexcused/unlawful. permitted to participate in any after school activity unless granted permission by the principal or his/her Excused Absences designee. (full day, half day, late arrivals) Late Arrivals to School The Pennsylvania School Code provides the following reasons for an excused absence: Students must be seated in their first class by 8:00AM. Students who are late to their first class . Illness. must report to the attendance secretary where the . Quarantine. tardiness will be recorded and late passes and/or . Recovery from an accident. detention slips will be issued. . Required court attendance. . Death in the immediate family. Students who arrive after 8:00AM will be marked . Unavoidable medical appointments. tardy for the school day. A written note from a . Pre-approved family educational trips. parent/guardian (stating an acceptable reason for the . Educationally-sanctioned school tours, trips, tardiness) must accompany students when they activities. arrive to school. Any notes presented the following . Religious holiday observance. day will not be accepted without administrative approval. Students who are excessively late to school Unexcused/Unlawful Absences/Truancies (full due to illness may be required to produce physicians’ day, half day, late arrivals) notes verifying the reason for being late.
The following are some, but not all, examples of . Students who arrive after 9:30 a.m. will be unexcused/unlawful absences: considered half day truant. . Students will be granted three unexcused . Failure to present a parents’/guardians’ tardies each semester as long as they arrive excuse for an absence within three school within the first 90 minutes of the school days of the student’s return to school. day. The student will earn a detention for . Students at work for any part of a school the 4th tardy within the semester. A parent day. conference and Saturday detention will be . Students found to be on school property or issued for the 5th tardy. The 6th tardy will at a school-sponsored event on the day of result in a Saturday detention; the 7th tardy an absence. will earn a day of in-school suspension. . Missing the bus. Continued tardies to school may result in a . Oversleeping. Truancy Elimination Plans. . Automobile failure. . Driver’s license test/examination. Physicians’ Notes . Cutting class. . Failure of parent to arrange childcare. 1. If students are absent three or more consecutive days, a note NOTE: Cutting class, leaving school without from a physician must be submitted to permission, truancy, and unexcused tardiness all the main office upon their return to result in students not being given the opportunity to school to verify that they are not make up missed class work. Two class cuts in any one contagious or infectious as well as to day will constitute a half day truant. Three class cuts excuse the absence. in any one day will be considered a full day of truancy 2. When students are absent ten or more and will be dealt with accordingly. cumulative days, excluding those days for which a doctor’s excuse has already Half Day Absences been submitted, a note from a physician will be required to excuse subsequent Students are marked half day absent if they miss more absence(s). When a student has than 90 minutes of any school day. Students must reached ten absences, a Truancy sign-in at the school office upon entering the school Elimination Plan will be created for the building before proceeding to their lockers and student. 2
3. Students arriving late to school more will be reviewed. Educational travel requests may be than five times over the course of a denied based on the above criteria and the discretion semester for illness-related reasons may of the Assistant Principal. be required to provide physicians’ notes to properly excuse their tardiness to Unapproved Vacations school. Subsequent late arrivals may not be excused without this If parents/guardians remove students from school for documentation. an activity that was not pre-approved, the day(s) in question will be coded as truant/unexcused. Students Making-Up Work and parents/guardians may be subject to citations and/or fines for truancy. Missed work, tests, or quizzes shall be made up regardless of the reason for the absence, with the Religious Holidays and Religious Instruction exception of truancy and cutting classes. Students who cut classes or are truant from school are not Students may be excused for religious holidays or permitted to make up the class projects, labs, or religious instruction after a written request from their examinations they missed during their absence. parents/guardians has been submitted to the principal. The religious group must be a bona fide Students are responsible for initiating make-up religious group in accordance with School District activities. Unless arrangements are made with the Board Policy. If the excuse is for religious instruction, teacher, the time period is not to exceed double that of the dates and hours for the absences shall be noted on the absence. (Example – If students are absent two the request. days, they must make up the work within four days after their return to school.) Students will receive a Following each absence, parents/guardians must zero for classes missed due to unexcused or unlawful furnish, in writing to the principal, a statement absences. identifying the dates and hours upon which the attendance took place and attest that the child did in Teachers have the discretion in setting time fact attend the stated religious instruction. Combined limits on quiz/test make-ups. Students sus- excused absences for religious holidays and/or pended out-of-school shall be responsible for the instruction must not exceed thirty-six hours per material covered during the suspension. It is required school year. Students are responsible for making up that students who know they will be absent from their all school related work missed during their absences. classes see their teachers in advance regarding the school work they will miss. Medical/Dental Appointments
Approved Educational Travel/Family Trips Students should schedule their medical or dental appointments after school whenever possible. If Limited absences for family trips may be requested by appointments must be scheduled during the school parents/guardians. Permission from the principal day, the procedures listed below must be followed. must be obtained prior to the trip. 1. On days students are to be excused, they Educational travel forms are available in the main must present an excuse note to the office of the school and must be filed in advance of the school office which indicates the time of educational travel for consideration. Trips must have the appointment and a parents’/ a direct educational value. It is suggested that trips do guardians’ signature. not exceed five days within the school year. 2. Requests should also list the physicians’ name and telephone number. Prior to the trip, students are responsible for 3. At the conclusion of the appointment, obtaining all material that will be assigned during students must obtain a medical excuse their absence which will need to be made up. signed by the attending physician. This medical note is to be submitted to the Upon returning to school, students must submit an school office upon their return to school. Educational Travel Essay that clearly details the educational benefit of their trip. This essay must be College Visits submitted to the principal within five days of the student's return to school or they will be subject to Selecting a post-secondary school is an exciting and disciplinary action. If an essay is not turned within sometimes difficult task that occasionally requires five days of their return to school, the days for the students miss school. Every effort should be made to educational travel may be deemed unexcused. schedule these visits during non-school days. If this is not possible, an Educational Travel Form must be Before educational travel is approved, the student’s submitted prior to the visit. attendance, academic progress, and discipline history 3
Participation in Co-Curricular Activities Complaints of bullying shall be investigated promptly and corrective action shall be taken when allegations Students participating in co-curricular, athletic, or are verified. Confidentiality of all parties shall be non-athletic activities on a school day must have maintained, consistent with the district’s legal and attended school that day in order to participate in the investigative obligations. No reprisals or retaliation activity. Students who are tardy, but arrive by the shall occur as a result of good faith reports of bullying. start of 2nd period, must provide a valid excuse note Each student shall be responsible for respecting the for their late arrival. The excuse note must be in rights of others and to ensure an atmosphere free accordance with the guidelines listed in this handbook from bullying. A student who violates this policy shall (see Late Arrivals to School). If the late arrival is not be subject to appropriate disciplinary action excused, participation in extra-curricular activities on consistent with the Code of Student Conduct, which that day will not be permitted. may include:
BACKPACKS/BOOK BAGS/HANDBAGS . Counseling within the school. . Parental conference.
. Loss of school privileges. Students are permitted to bring backpacks, book bags, . Transfer to another building, classroom, or and handbags to school.. All backpacks and oversized bus. handbags must be kept in the student’s locker during . Exclusion from school-sponsored activities. the school day. The administration reserves the right . Detention, suspension, and/or expulsion. to determine what constitutes a backpack or oversized . Counseling/therapy outside of school. bag. The administration has the right to search . Referral to law enforcement officials. students and their belongings, including backpacks and purses. CLUBS/CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES BULLYING/CYBER-BULLYING POLICY In order to experience a well-rounded educational
program, club and co-curricular activities have been The School Board is committed to providing a safe, developed for students in the Antietam Middle-Senior positive learning environment for district students. High School. Students are encouraged to participate The Board recognizes that bullying creates an and take full advantage of these opportunities. atmosphere of fear and intimidation, detracts from the safe environment necessary for student learning Students who wish to begin a new club are and may lead to more serious violence. Therefore, the encouraged to do so by first proposing the idea to the Board prohibits bullying by district students. principal. Secondly, the students must find an advisor,
preferably a member of the Antietam staff. Finally, Bullying means an intentional electronic, written, the proposed organization will draft a set of by-laws verbal, or physical act or series of acts directed at from which to operate and elect officers and must another student or students, which occurs in a school submit the documents to the principal for final setting and/or originates outside a school setting, that approval. is severe, persistent, or pervasive and has the effect of doing any of the following: Students are reminded that participating in or
attending club and co-curricular events is a privilege- 1. Substantial interference with a student’s not a right. Furthermore, these events are extensions education. of the classroom and students are governed by the 2. Creation of a threatening environment. rules established for behavior in school. In order to 3. Substantial disruption of the orderly retain this privilege, students must maintain operation of the school. acceptable academic and discipline records and
demonstrate proper behavior at all times. Failure to Bullying, as defined in this policy, includes cyber- perform adequately in any of these areas will be bullying. grounds for removal from the activity and/or banned
from participation. School setting means in the school, on school grounds, in school vehicles, at a designated bus stop, All co-curricular students must maintain passing or at any activity sponsored, supervised, or sanctioned grades to be eligible to participate in activities. Grades by the school. will be checked every Friday. Anyone failing one or
more courses will be ineligible for one week (Sunday The Board prohibits all forms of bullying by district through Saturday). students and encourages students who have been bullied to promptly report such incidents to the Co-curricular students who fail to earn the minimum building principal or designee. required average of 60% for more than one course for
a marking period will be ineligible for a period of ten
4 school days. The period of ineligibility will begin the Choir - TBD day report cards are issued. Chorus membership is open to all students who enjoy singing and wish to develop their voices. This group Descriptions of Antietam Middle-Senior High will perform a variety of choral literates based on their School’s Clubs and Co-Curricula’s: ability and perform at least one concert per semester. Major performances are a requirement for successful Academic Challenge - Mrs. Kathy Fegely, completion of the course. There are a variety of choral Advisor groups including the Middle School Chorus (7-8), The Academic Challenge team, made up of students in Concert Choir (9-12), and Stony Creek Chorale (9-12). grades 9-12, competes in Jeopardy-like competitions against other Berks County schools in at least four FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) - meets from November - March. Practices are held Mr. Terry Schnitter, Advisor one day each week November through February. FBLA is a nationally-recognized organization open to all students. This club is designed to expose all A-Harmony - Mr. Alex Krick, Advisor students to different business related careers. See Mr. Krick for more information about this Glee Through activities at the local and regional levels, Club opportunity. students will learn and share knowledge about business procedures and compete in selected areas of Art Club - Ms. Lindsey Robin, Advisor studies. Advancement to the state and national level The art club is designed to make the visual arts is possible for all members. accessible to all students, not just those enrolled in art classes. The club is open to all students in grades 7-12. Footlights Drama Club - Mr. Terry Schnitter, The Art Club meets bi-weekly after school to discuss Advisor upcoming events and to have open studio time. Please see Mr. Schnitter for more information Activities include painting scenery for Footlights and regarding the drama club. musical productions, volunteering to do artwork within the community, as well as taking trips to Footlights Jr. Drama Club - Mr. Alex Krick, galleries/museums. Advisor Please see Mr. Krick for more information regarding ALC (Antietam Leader Corps) - Mr. Deian the middle school drama club. Seymour, Advisor Antietam Leader Corps is a co-ed school and Math Counts - Mrs. Janice Kline, Advisor community service club for 9-12th grade students. This national program for junior high students is open Yearly service activities include leaf and snow removal to all seventh and eighth grade students. MathCounts for Antietam senior citizens, working with the involves learning problem-solving strategies and boosters club, helping with Special Olympics, Color identifying patterns in mathematics through a series Day, Jump Rope for Heart, as well as various activities of interesting and challenging questions. Meetings are to assist community social agencies. Mandatory held after school once or twice a week from October service hours must be accumulated to maintain until the county competition in February. membership. MLC (Modern Language Club) - Mrs. Kathy AVC (Antietam Volunteer Corps) - Fegely, Advisor Ms. Janice Kline, Advisor The Modern Language Club is designed to provide This club is open to all seventh and eighth graders and students with cultural awareness and acceptance of focuses on community service. The club meets twice other cultures. Although the major focus of activities monthly to plan activities. Members volunteer at soup centers on German and Spanish language areas, other kitchens, walk for the March of Dimes, bowl for Big world cultures are also explored. Activities include Brothers/Big Sisters, make Christmas breakfast meals at ethnic restaurants, theater presentations by baskets for Meals on Wheels, and collect coats for area ethnic groups visiting the area, tours of cultural sites children. There are no dues and only one fundraiser in the region, and other activities in the school. All (usually a bake sale). high school (grades 9-12) students may join M.L.C. Students do not need to be enrolled in a second Band - Mr. Keith Gillner, Advisor language in order to participate. Band membership is open to all students interested in pursuing instrumental music. This group will perform Mock Trial Team - Miss Katie Mosser, Advisor at most concerts and for various civic occasions. The Mock Trial Team, made up of students in grades Major performances are a requirement for successful 9-12, competes in juried trials modeled on courtroom completion of the course. There are two instrumental cases. Each year, the Pennsylvania Bar Association groups: Concert Band and Jazz Band. provides teams across the Commonwealth with a fictional court case. The school teams then prepare both the prosecution and defense, complete with attorneys, witnesses, and exhibits of evidence. At the 5 local and regional “trials,” our team competes against A club designed to do fun activities without drugs or other schools by presenting the case to a live jury of alcohol. Planned activities may include Drug-Free Red adults and in front of a real judge. The team with the Ribbon Week, hayride, pizza party, games, sleepovers, most points for preparation of each role and strongest skating, snow tubing, as well as a trip to Hershey Park presentation of the case wins. Practices are held at the end of the year. November through April. Student Council - Mr. Zack Williams, Advisor National Honor Society/National Junior Student Council is the student government Honor Society - Mrs. Susan Miller, Advisor organization and voice of the student body in our Membership in the National Honor Society (NHS) school community. The mission is to promote worthy and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is an student activities and provide for their support; to honor given by the principal and faculty of Antietam promote the spirit of cooperation between student, Middle-High School to those students who meet high faculty, and administration, and good fellowship standards of scholarship, leadership, service, throughout the school; to develop good school citizens character, and citizenship. who will become good adult citizens; and to promote responsibility, pride, and interest in our school. . Candidates for NHS are juniors and seniors Student council is made up of representatives from who have a 3.5 or better cumulative grade grades 7-12 and meets bi-weekly. Some of the major point average. activities planned and/or supported by Student . Candidates for NJHS are eighth and ninth Council are the Magazine Sale, Halloween Costume grade students who have attained a 90 or Contest, Pre-Holiday Assembly, Spirit Week, Jump- better grade average during the last year or Rope-for-Heart, and the Staff Appreciation Luncheon. the equivalent. Y-Teens - Ms Michele De Stefano, Advisor New members are selected from eligible candidates by Y-Teens are a service organization that serves the the Faculty Council using the criteria described under school and community. Y-Teens initiations are held NHS selection procedure (see advisor for a copy of the for new members in September of each year. selection process). An induction ceremony and dinner Members are in grades 9 -12. Most activities will be are held each fall to welcome new members to the held outside of school hours. Y-Teen activities Society. The Society also completes several service include: Trick-or-Treat for U.N.I.C.E.F., stocking projects during the school year. stuffers, Joe Corbi Pizza fundraiser, Valentines’ Dance, and M.S. Walk.
Penn Alma (Yearbook) - Mrs. Nicole Krick, COMPUTER/INTERNET - ACCEPTABLE USE Advisor
Penn Alma, Antietam’s yearbook, is published in May. The use of network facilities shall be consistent with The students and staff meet during Homeroom a the curriculum adopted by the school district. In this minimum of two days a week. They work in the way, use of any computer or network tool (including publishing field designing layouts, writing copy, the Internet at Antietam MSHS) is for educational editing text, and taking photographs. These students purposes and functions only. The Antietam School earn one credit for this journalism course. The District requires that all students accessing the yearbook staff tries to photograph each student, Internet have an “Acceptable Use of Internet/Code of faculty member, and all building support staff, so a Conduct” permission slip signed affirmatively by a lasting record of the school year exists. parent/guardian and on file at the school.
Reading Olympics - Mrs. Susan Miller, Advisor Under no circumstances are students permitted to use The Reading Olympics is a yearly competition open to District computers to access or participate on the students in grades 7-12. There are two teams: Junior Internet without the required Internet permission (grades 7-8) and Senior (grades 9-12). Each team form. An annual list of approved students is regularly reads from a specified list of books to prepare for the updated and distributed to staff members. Students quiz-bowl like competition each spring. Team share in this responsibility and are subject to members meet as a club to chart their progress, disciplinary measures if they are found to be utilizing discuss the books and possible questions on a regular a District computer without parental permission or basis. outside the realm of the guidelines specified within
the Acceptable Use of Internet/Code of Conduct. Ski Club - Mr. Deian Seymour, Advisor
See Mr. Seymour for more information regarding the See the last page of this handbook for more infor- Ski Club. mation about acceptable use of the internet and the
Code of Conduct. SODAA (Students Opposing Drug & Alcohol
Abuse) - Mr. Matt Ahearn, Advisor
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CURFEW Any significant acts of misbehavior, such as fighting, abusive behavior, harassment, inappropriate dancing, ORDINANCE No. 759 – Borough of Mount etc., will be grounds for the administration to remove Penn/Lower Alsace Township – 10 p.m. CURFEW: the student or their guest from a dance and may ban either the student or the guest from all future Antietam AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MOUNT MSHS events for a period not to exceed one calendar PENN, BERKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, year. AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 653, CHAPTER 6, PART 1, SECTION 103, SUBSECTION 1A, DISCIPLINE CODE OF CONDUCT CHANGING THE HOURS FROM 11 P.M. TO 10 p.m.; SECTION 106, CHANGING THE NUMBER S.W.E.B.S. FROM MORE THAN THREE (3) TO MORE THAN
TWO (2) TIMES FOR REPEAT OFFENDERS AND Antietam Middle-Senior High School is dedicated to SECTION 108, AMENDING THE PENALTY the academic and social growth of our students. A PROVISION OF THE CURFEW ORDINANCE OF student body that understands and applies THE BOROUGH OF MOUNT PENN. appropriate behavior in a variety of situations is
essential to effective instruction and society in DANCES general.
Dances are open to all Antietam MSHS students. The School Wide Effective Behavior Support model Students may pre-register a guest from another school offers a positive approach to maintaining school for only the Homecoming Dance and Senior Prom by climate. It combines instruction regarding expected submitting the required permission form to the school behavior, encouragement, and recognition when office prior to the event. students meet expectations; support for students who demonstrate need; and consequences when students All guests are subject to the rules/regulations of violate school rules. Antietam School District. Students must check with the school office on the day of the dance to determine The following expectations will serve as the whether or not the guest has been approved by the foundation for behavior conducive to the learning administration. Rules governing student behavior at environment and a positive school experience. these social functions are simply extensions of those rules that govern the school day with the following Key #1 Follow staff directions promptly modifications: and completely.
Key #2 Be where you’re assigned when 1. Persons attending a school-sponsored you’re assigned. dance who are suspected of being under the influence or in possession of alcohol Key #3 Be prepared with necessary or controlled substances will be referred resources. to the local police for criminal prose- cution in addition to established school Key #4 Communicate positively through disciplinary policies. language and tone. 2. Chaperones have the right to search Key #5 Maintain all personal space. handbags, book bags, or other concealed packages for contraband without In the event that consequences are necessary for the student/guest approval. violation of school rules, the following factors are 3. Chaperones have the right to determine considered: the deadline for arrivals to the dance and may refuse entry to any student or • The frequency of the offense. guest who is late to the event. • The severity of the offense. 4. Once a student/guest has entered a • school dance, they will not be permitted The impact on instruction. to re-enter once they have left the event. • The risks to the health and safety of the All must sign out and leave school school community. property or the venue immediately. 5. Students absent the day of a dance will Confidentiality not be permitted to attend a dance that same day unless the absence is school Disciplinary procedures in a school are confidential related (i.e. school-sponsored field trip). matters that are not available for public access. Likewise, any students suspended in or Parents/guardians have the right to all information out-of-school are not permitted to pertinent to their child; however, no other person attend a dance that same day. shall have access to, or be provided with, information
7 relative to discipline or academics involving the child 1. Must report to the assigned room by of another parent/guardian. 3:05 PM. and leave the building promptly at the conclusion of detention. Corporal Punishment 2. Must bring schoolwork to complete. 3. Must not eat or drink during detention. The Board of School Directors of the Antietam School 4. Must work quietly and diligently. District does not sanction the use of corporal punish- ment by school employees as a form of discipline. In Failure to serve detention will result in the situations where parents/guardians or the School issuance of two detentions . If a student is Board prohibits corporal punishment, teachers and disruptive during the detention, he/she may be school authorities under any of the following asked to leave; student will then be issued two circumstances may still use reasonable force: additional detentions. Further failure to serve the detentions will result in a Saturday 1. To quell a disturbance. detention. 2. To obtain possession of weapons or other dangerous objects. Saturday Detentions 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. 3. For the purpose of self-defense. 4. For the protection of persons or prop- Saturday detentions will be held in the cafeteria of the erty. Middle-Senior High School.
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Parents/Guardians of students who will be absent from Saturday morning disciplinary class are expected
to contact the assistant principal, at 610-779-3545 ext. Expectations of Conduct 105 prior to the date of the detention. The detention
will be rescheduled. All students are expected to behave in an appropriate manner reflecting the Keys to Success. Students who In lieu of parents/guardians reporting the absence detract from the educational setting or create an from a Saturday morning disciplinary class, a doctor’s unsafe or unwelcome atmosphere will be corrected note will be accepted Monday morning. It is the and given an opportunity to improve. Students who student’s responsibility to report to the assistant continue to act inappropriately will receive principal’s office first thing Monday morning if they progressive consequences for their actions. were absent from Saturday morning detention.
Teachers will attempt to redirect a student who is Failure to serve Saturday detentions will exhibiting unwanted behavior. Students who do not result in: correct their behavior will be issued a detention by the teacher. Further inappropriate behavior will result in 1. The issuance of a fine in the amount of the student being sent to the office. The parent will be $25.00 contacted and the student will be placed in the in- 2. 1 day of in-school suspension. school suspension room for a time period to be 3. An accumulation of unserved detentions determined by an administrator. Depending upon the will remain as obligations and may severity of the situation, or the frequency of offenses, ultimately prevent a student from the student may be sent home at the discretion of the participating in the graduation administrator. ceremony or in co-curricular
activities.(to be determined by School Hall Passes and Student IDs Board, August,2014). All students are required to carry their hall pass affixed to their student identification card. This pass must be signed whenever a student leaves the In-School Suspension (ISS) classroom. If a student loses or misplaces their identification card, they will be issued a temporary Disciplinary infractions that exceed detention as a hall pass. They must purchase a new ID card within 3 consequence will require a student to be placed in the school days at a cost of $5.00 (second replacement is ISS room. The ISS school day is from 8:00AM- $8). 2:22PM). Students are required to bring a packed lunch or purchase a brown bag lunch from the Detentions cafeteria. Classroom teachers will provide work to the ISS monitor who will supervise its completion. It is Detention is held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, the student’s responsibility to get all materials needed and Thursday from 3:05 -4:05PM. from their locker prior to reporting to the ISS room.
Students serving detentions:
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Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) substance on their person, in their locker, or personal possessions, for delivery, or who distributed the same During an OSS, students are not permitted on school on school property, shall be taken to the principal property. The school recommends that OSS students immediately. The principal shall: not be permitted to leave their home unless accompanied by a parent/guardian during the 1. Immediately notify parents/guardians, school’s operational hours on the days of an OSS. superintendent, and the police. 2. Hold an informal hearing with the Students suspended out-of-school are forbidden to students, parents/guardians, and in- participate in or attend any school-related function volved staff members. until they are reinstated to school on the morning 3. Issue student(s) out-of-school suspen- following the last day of suspension. When an out-of- sions for a maximum of ten days. school suspension exceeds three days, the admin- 4. Refer students to the S.A.P. team. istration will offer an informal hearing to the Students must comply with the parents/guardians within five school days from the recommendations of the S.A.P. team. start of the suspension. Should the evidence be substantiated after a thorough Expulsion investigation of the aforementioned situation, students will be referred to the Board of Education In the event that students are involved in repeated through the Superintendent of Schools for a formal violations or the violation is severe enough to warrant hearing to determine if additional action should be a response beyond suspension, the Antietam School taken by the School District and the format of that Board of Education, a committee thereof, or a action. A second related incident shall result in designated hearing officer, may conduct a formal immediate recommendation for expulsion to the hearing which may result in an expulsion from the Superintendent and Board of Education. schools of the district. The guidelines of the local agency law and Pennsylvania School code shall be Fireworks or Incendiary, Explosive, or used to determine if additional punishment is Chemical Devices necessary. The term ‘fireworks’ shall mean and include any Disorderly Conduct combustible or explosive composition or any substance or any article prepared for the purposes of Whenever a violation of the law takes place and/or producing a visible or an audible effect by when the welfare of society is at stake, the proper law combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation. enforcement officers and/or agency will be contacted. The term ‘incendiary’ shall include but not be limited The administration reserves the right to request that to any lighter, match, or fire-producing agent. A local law enforcement charge students for acts chemical device includes, but is not limited to, stink committed on school property. In addition, school bombs. district disciplinary action will be enforced. Tobacco & Tobacco-Related Items: Possession Drugs/Alcohol/Illegal Substances or Use in School or on School Property
Unauthorized drug, alcohol, and/or illegal substance According to Act 145 of 1996, students who possess or possession, use, or intent to distribute, is prohibited use tobacco or tobacco-related items in a school in school buildings, buses/vans, and school property building, on buses/vans, or property leased by or owned by, leased by, or under the control of the under the control of the school district, commits a Antietam School District at all times. In addition, summary offense ($50.00 fine). Possession or use of pupils attending events, field trips, or activities at tobacco and/or tobacco-related products is which the school district is represented will be held to prohibited on or in the Antietam School District. the same standards of conduct and discipline. Weapons: Possession and/or Use of a Deadly An informal hearing will be held immediately with the or Offensive Device student and school personnel when a student is suspected of being under the influence of drugs, The School Board recognizes the importance of a safe alcohol, or any illegal substance, to ascertain the school environment relative to the educational physical condition of the student. School admini- process. Possession of weapons in the school setting is stration will contact parents/guardians to inform a threat to the safety of students and staff is them of the situation. prohibited by law.
Students who are under the influence of drugs, As per School Board Policy 218.1: the term Weapon alcohol, or any illegal substance, or are found to have shall include but not be limited to any knife, cutting drugs, drug paraphernalia, alcohol, or any illegal instrument, cutting tool, nunchaku, firearm, replica of 9 a weapon, shotgun, rifle and 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; and under the student’s control while on school property, on property being used by the school, at any school function or activity, at any school event held away from the school, or while the student is coming to or from school.
The Board prohibits students from possessing and bringing weapons and replicas of weapons into any school district buildings, onto school property, to any school-sponsored activity, and onto any public vehicle providing transportation to school or a school- sponsored activity or while the student is coming to or from school.
The Board may expel for a period of not less than one (1) year any student who violates this weapons policy. Such expulsion shall be given in conformance with formal due process proceedings required by law and Board policy. The Superintendent may recommend modification of such expulsion requirements on a case by case basis.
Upon reasonable suspicion of possession of a weapon, a school administrator will request that students volunteer to be searched by a school official (in the presence of a witness). If students resist being searched, the school administrator will immediately request assistance from the local police. Parents/Guardians will be notified as soon as possible.
DISCIPLINARY ACTION TABLES
The Disciplinary Action Table is designed to provide clear expectations for students’ behavior and predictable consequences for violations of the Student Code of Conduct. The tables serve as a guide for disciplinary action; however, it is not an exhaustive list and may be modified as needed throughout the school year if additional or alternative consequences are deemed in the best interest of students and/or school environment. Simply stated, students are to be in their assigned location at the assigned time and actively engaged in the educational process.
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S.W.E.B.S. Keys to Success Offenses and Consequences Level I
Number of Offenses on Level I 1 2 Consequences 1 Tardy / Late to class 1 Detention for each occurrence of tardiness Bullying: taunting, teasing, name- 2 1 Detention 2 Detentions calling 3 Minor incidents of unwanted contact 1 Detention 2 Detentions Dress code violation (including but not Warning 1 Detention limited to; possession of hat, wearing a 4 (Student must change (Student must change hoodie on top of one’s head, or go to ISS) or go to ISS) undergarments exposed, etc.) 5 Minor incident of classroom disruption 1 Detention 2 Detentions Repeated academic misconduct 6 1 Detention 2 Detentions (unprepared for class, etc.) Public displays of affection 7 1 Detention 2 Detentions (other than holding of hands) Unauthorized possession of food or Warning and 1 Detention and 8 beverage other than water confiscation confiscation 9 Hall pass violation 1 Detention 2 Detentions Misconduct in halls 10 1 Detention 2 Detentions (roughness, horseplay, loitering) Minor acts of vandalism 1 Detention and 2 Detentions and 11 (writing on desks, in books, etc) restitution restitution 12 Littering 1 Detention 2 Detentions Infraction of library rules; failure to 13 return books or magazines on time, or 1 Detention 2 Detentions pay fines Parking lot offenses (parking in 14 restricted areas including faculty 1 Detention 2 Detentions parking lot, identified spaces etc.) Administrative Lunch Detention(s), 15 Cafeteria Offenses Decision, beautification beautification Opening, entering or sharing another 16 1 Detention 2 Detentions student’s locker
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Warning and 1 Detention and 17 Electronic Devices violation confiscation (possible confiscation (possible fines) fines) 1 day Saturday 18 Cut detention 2 Detentions detention 1 day Saturday 19 Gambling 1 Detention detention
Continuous infractions of the same nature will result in progressive discipline throughout the Level System.
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Level II
Number of Offenses on Level II 1 2 Consequences 3 or more infractions of Level I 1 day Saturday 1 1-3 days ISS misbehavior detention 2 Insubordination 1-3 days ISS Inappropriate language/obscene 1 day Saturday 3 1-3 days ISS behavior detention More severe classroom disruption 1 day Saturday 4 (persistent, talking or leaving seat, 1-3 days ISS detention loudness) 1-3 days ISS 5 Lying, cheating, plagiarism “0” for assignment grade Cutting class (grade of zero for all work 1-2 days Saturday 6 1-3 days ISS done that period) detention 1-2 days Saturday 1-3 days ISS and 7 More severe vandalism detention and restitution restitution 8 Assembly misconduct 1-3 days ISS Leaving school without permission (Student is marked unlawful/unexcused 9 1-3 days ISS absent and receives a zero for any missed work) 1-2 days Saturday 10 Entering a restricted area 1-3 days ISS detention Cutting Saturday detention (fines 11 1-3 days ISS ($25 fine) issued) 12 Forgery 1-3 days ISS Failure to cooperate in an emergency 1 day Saturday 13 1 day ISS situation or drill detention 1-3 days ISS (loss of computer privilege per 14 Infraction of acceptable use policy administrator discretion) 15 Cutting school 1-3 days ISS
Continuous infractions of the same nature will result in progressive discipline throughout the Level System.
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Level III
Number of Offenses on Level III 1 2 3 Consequences 3 or more infractions of 1 3-5 days ISS 1-3 days OSS 4-6 days OSS Level II misbehavior Possession of tobacco or tobacco related items 1-3 days ISS 1-3 days OSS 4-6 days OSS 2 (lighters, matches) on school $50 fine $100 fine $150 fines property 1-3 days OSS 4-6 days OSS 3 Major acts of vandalism and restitution and restitution Inappropriate 4 language/gestures directed 1-3 days OSS 4-6 days OSS toward school personnel 5 Verbal altercation 1-3 days ISS 3-5 days ISS 1-3 days of OSS Physical altercation 1-3 days OSS 6 /unwanted contact 4-6 days OSS with possible citation with possible citation (disorderly conduct) Food fight in cafeteria 1-3 days OSS with 7 4-6 days OSS with possible citation (disorderly conduct) possible citation Inappropriate touching of a 8 1-3 days OSS 4-6 days OSS sexual nature Disruptive behavior during 9 1-3 days OSS for each offense ISS Threats towards school 10 3-6 days OSS personnel and other students Leaving the principal’s or 11 assistant principal’s office 1-3 days ISS 3-6 days ISS without permission 12 Theft 1-3 days OSS
Continuous infractions of the same nature will result in progressive discipline throughout the Level System.
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Level IV
Consequences (Administration reserves the right to determine the severity of these consequences ) Continuation of unmodified Level III 1 6-10 days OSS infraction 6-10 days 2 Fighting 3-5 days OSS 5-7 days OSS OSS Physical aggression/assault toward Arrest and referral to superintendent for 3 school personnel possible expulsion 6-10 days 4 Hazing 3-5 days OSS 5-7 days OSS OSS 5 Drug and Alcohol: Selling/distribution* 6-10 days OSS Possession and/or use of illegal 6-10 days 6 3-5 days OSS 5-7 days OSS substances/weapons or look a-likes* OSS 7 False alarms/bomb threats* 6-10 days OSS
8 Arson* 6-10 days OSS Possession of fireworks/incendiary 9 6-10 days OSS devices, chemicals, explosives* Any act punishable under the 10 At discretion of school administration Pennsylvania Crimes Code
• *Possible arrest and referral to superintendent for expulsion or placement in alternative education setting. Offenses and consequences listed in these disciplinary tables serve only as a guideline. Other offenses will be subject to administrative discretion for appropriate consequences.
• OSS= Out-of-school suspension • ISS= In-school suspension
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Descriptions of Conduct Violations as well as in our school. Student dress and appearance is a shared responsibility of the home
and the school. The following principles, 1. Bullying (taunting, teasing, name procedures and guidelines will be in effect at all calling) - Any verbal or physical action times with appropriate exceptions made on directed toward another person that specifically designated school-wide special persists after being asked to stop. occasions. 2. Minor Incidences of Unwanted Contact -
Any unwanted physical contact that The following are examples of attire that does not carry a significant risk of injury would be appropriate: or is an affront to a person’s dignity.
3. Dress Code Violation - Failure to follow 1. T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts (being the guidelines set in the school hand- mindful that the neckline does not book. reveal cleavage), and sweat shirts. 4. Unauthorized use of Electronic Device - 2. Jeans, slacks, capris, sweat pants, wind The unauthorized use or display of any pants. electronic device on school property 3. Dresses, skirts, skorts, and shorts which during school hours. are within appropriate and acceptable 5. Inappropriate Language/Gestures - guidelines including when sitting or Swearing, derogatory remarks of a standing, and when wearing tights, religious, racial, or sexual nature, leggings or jeggings. All tights, vulgarity, commentary of an undignified stockings, leggings, jeggings or spandex manner. These remarks may be verbal, pants (including yoga pants) must be written, gestured, or electronically- worn with shirts, shorts or skirts of an generated. appropriate length. 6. Continuation of Unmodified Misbe-
havior - The further occurrence of The following items are examples of attire behavior contrary to the Code of that would not be appropriate: Conduct despite the use of lesser levels
of disciplinary action to correct the 1. Clothing with suggestive and/or behavior. pictured references to drugs, alcohol, 7. Insubordination - The refusal to follow sex, tobacco, weapons, explosives, the directions of a District employee. gangs, or profanity. 8. Lying, Cheating, Plagiarism - Acts of 2. Clothing with vulgar language, double commission or omissions that meanings, or disrespectful references to misrepresent or withhold information or religion, race, sex, or ethnic origin. facts with the intent to deceive. 3. Skin-tight clothing such as Spandex or 9. Assembly Misconduct - Any act verbal or tights unless worn under other physical that interrupts or detracts from acceptable clothing. the purpose of the assembly. 4. Coats, heavy chains, spiked or sharp- 10. Entering a Restricted Area - Unauthor- object jewelry, sunglasses, hats, ized entrance into areas of the building pajamas, roller shoes, bandanas. off limits to students including but not 5. Tops or pants that expose limited to: offices, classrooms, teacher undergarments or skin, especially the desks, and mechanical rooms. midriff, navel, cleavage, and buttocks. 11. Forgery - Copying or using another Pants must cover undergarments when person’s signature with or without their standing and sitting. consent with the intent to deceive. 6. Complete back-bearing attire, clothing 12. Verbal Altercation - Any argument with spaghetti straps, camisoles, tank involving inappropriate language, tops, muscle shirts, sleeveless tops, see- threats of violence, may include minor through tops, halter tops. physical contact. 7. Garments should not have any holes 13. Physical Altercation - Any attempt to above the knee. cause injury by means of physical
contact. NOTE: Administration reserves the right to
deem any form of dress inappropriate. DRESS GUIDELINES
Student dress and overall appearance should foster a positive and productive school environment and should reflect pride in one’s self
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of $25 and will be assigned one day of ISS. Parent DROP AND ADD POLICY will be notified that further violations will result in confiscation of the device for the remainder of the Once students’ schedules are distributed, they can school year. only be changed in the case of the following:
1. Academic misplacement. EMERGENCY CLOSINGS 2. Change from a less difficult course to a more difficult course. Inclement weather or other cases of emergency may 3. Addition of a course to meet graduation cause the entire school district or individual schools to requirements. be closed by the superintendent. 4. Addition of a missing prerequisite. The school district utilizes the Skylert system which is In order to change a schedule, students should discuss an automated notification system. The Skylert system the change with their guidance counselor and will call pre-designated phone numbers when closings complete the necessary form. The counselor, or delays occur. Please insure current phone numbers parents/guardians, and principal must review any are registered with the school district. requests for changes. No changes are complete until In addition, information for school emergency approved by all of these individuals and notice is closings or delayed openings will be covered by the given to students. following radio and TV stations:
Schedule changes will only be considered during the Local Radio Stations Local TV Stations first three days of the school year. WEEU 850 NBC 10
First semester schedules will be mailed during WFMZ 100.7 Fox Network August. Students may request course changes until WFMZ five days before the start of classes. Second semester course changes will be reviewed until December 1st. WGAL 8 After that date, no schedule changes will be considered. EMERGENCY PLANS
ELECTRONICS POLICY Evacuations
Unauthorized use of electronics devices is strictly There may be circumstances in which we may need to prohibited. Cell phones are not to be used or evacuate the building in situations of threats to the displayed between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 3:00 school population. If such a situation arises, the p.m. or while under the supervision of a teacher. faculty will escort the student body from the school to Other electronic devices may only be used under the the Bethany Evangelical Church located on supervision of a teacher with their expressed Friedensburg Road. All students must remain with permission. Use of electronic devices in an their classroom teacher until all students have been unauthorized manner will result in immediate accounted for at the church. Once this has been confiscation. Further incidences or failing to confirmed, students will only be released to relinquish the device upon request will result in parents/guardians. No vehicles parked on school progressive discipline. district property may be moved until cleared by local law enforcement officials. 1st offense- phone is confiscated; student may pay $10 to pick up the phone at the end of the day, or a Lock-Down Policy parent may pick up the phone either the same or the following day. The high school has developed an emergency procedure to be used in the event of a critical incident nd during the school day. A lock-down is initiated by an 2 offense- phone is confiscated; student may pay announcement over the school’s PA system. Students $15 to pick up the phone at the end of the following are required to immediately follow the directions school day, or a parent may pick up the phone after given by their classroom teacher or any other teacher/ meeting with an administrator on the following day. administrator nearest them. Student will be assigned a detention. . Students who find themselves outside of their 3rd offense- phone is confiscated; parent must meet assigned classroom when a lock-down is announced with an administrator to pick up the phone at the end are to seek safety in the nearest classroom or alternate location immediately. of the following day. Student will be assessed a fine 17
Speed and silence are essential to ensure student/staff safety during such events. Use of electronic devices is Seniors who have achieved the following two criteria strictly prohibited. for a given course:
EMPLOYMENT PERMIT 1. Three marking period grades of 90% or better. Two of the three 90% MP grades must have Students are required by law to have an employment occurred during MP3 and MP4. permit if they are employed part-time or full-time. A 2. The overall course grade is 90% or better parent/guardian is required to appear in person in the when MP1, MP2, Midterm, MP3, and MP4 high school office and provide a birth certificate, grades are used in the calculation. students drivers’ license, or passport (ID showing DOB.), and must sign the application for employ- Students in grades 7-11 may earn one exemption from ment in the presence of office personnel. their final exams if the following criteria are met:
A General Employment Certificate permitting with- 1. No unexcused absences drawal from school is issued only to students who are 2. Honor Roll for the three previous 16 years of age or older. Full-time employment marking periods. permits will be issued only after students have 3. No infractions of the Disciplinary Code presented a Promise of Employment Form completed leading to disciplinary action. by the prospective employer and a physician, passed a physical examination, presented a birth certificate, Exams not taken at the scheduled time will be and completed the Student Clearance Form for recorded as zero until the exam has been taken and withdrawal from school. graded by the teacher. Only the principal will grant other exceptions.
ENTERING AND LEAVING The formula for calculating final course grades is as THE BUILDING follows:
Students must enter the building using the entrance 1. Sum the four marking period grades and closest to the cafeteria, report to the cafeteria, and multiply by two. remain there until the entry bell rings. Students are e.g. 95+90+92+93= 370(2) = 740. not permitted to enter the corridors or classrooms 2. Add the mid-term and final exam grades before 7:50 a.m. Once students have entered the to the above total. building, they should visit lockers and report directly e.g. 88+90+740 = 918. to their first class. 3. Divide the new total by ten to determine your final course grade. Students not under the supervision of a teacher or e.g. 918/10 = 91.8. serving detention must leave the building promptly at 3:00 p.m. No students should be in FIRE DRILLS the building after 3:00 p.m. unless supervised by a staff member. Students are not permitted in the building before or after school hours for practice or Fire drills are conducted on a monthly basis meetings unless the staff member responsible for the throughout the school year. Signs have been posted in activity is present. highly visible locations to indicate the proper exits. The entire faculty and student body must exit the Students leaving the school building or property for building in a quiet and orderly manner. any reason must obtain permission from the principal or assistant principal before doing so. Students must FOOD/BEVERAGES IN THE BUILDING sign out in the main office when leaving and sign in when returning. The only exception will be students Food and/or beverages of any kind are NOT permitted who are under the direct supervision of a staff outside the cafeteria or eaten in classrooms/hallways member. unless directly related to a class activity that has been PRE-APPROVED by the principal. Gum chewing is EXAMINATIONS - MID-TERM & FINAL not permitted in school.
The Antietam Middle-Senior High School schedules GRADING SYSTEM mid-term exams at the end of the first semester and final exams during the last week of the school year. The quality of students’ work in school is measured by the marks received on the report card. The subjects Exemptions - All students must take final exams are graded literally for reporting to parents and except:
18 students. Each literal grade is represented 3. Hearing test by school nurses for all numerically by a percentage equivalent. students in grades 7 and 11. 4. The nurse maintains health and dental A = 100 - 93 D+ = 69 - 67 records on each student. 5. Dental examination by school or family A- = 92 - 90 D = 66 - 63 doctor of all students in grade 7. B+ = 89 - 87 D- = 62 - 60 B = 86 - 83 F = 59 - below When abnormalities are found on any of the above B- = 82 - 80 P = Pass tests, a notice will be sent to parents/guardians recommending follow-up care. The follow-up notice C+ = 79 - 77 F = Fail will be returned to the school nurse when the doctor C = 76 - 73 or dentist completes it. Any medical problem C- = 72 - 70 concerning the student should be addressed to the nurse. Prescription medicine to be taken in school GUIDANCE must be kept in the Health Suite with prescription attached. The medication is taken in the presence of The purpose of a guidance counselor is to ensure that the nurse. each individual pupil is making a satisfactory academic and social adjustment to the program Illness During School Hours offered by the high school. Guidance counselors are concerned about the courses the students are taking, If an accident or illness occurs during school hours, the grades they are achieving, the co-curricular first aid will be administered to the child and the activities in which they are participating, the manner parents/guardians notified. School personnel will in which they accept other pupils and teachers, the give no care beyond first aid which is defined as the way others accept them and their plans for the future. immediate temporary care given in case of accident, or sudden illness. Final provisions for the care of Every student in the school has access to a guidance children suffering from illness or injury are the counselor. responsibility of the parents/guardians.
Last Name Guidance Counselor Students who are not feeling well are not A-K Mrs. Joan Groves permitted to use cell phones or classroom L-M Mrs. Kate Miklos phones to call home. They are required to report to the school nurse who will make any Students choosing to meet with their guidance necessary calls. Students who do not follow counselor during school hours must have an this policy will be subject to disciplinary appointment and have obtained a pass to present to action. their classroom teacher before they may be excused from that class or activity. Parents/Guardians are expected to report to the school to pick up their children when, in the opinion Parents may contact the counselor by telephone at any of the school nurse, they are physically unable to time but are asked to make an appointment before continue with classes. coming into the school. Daily Procedures to the Nurse’s Office HEALTH SERVICES 1. Passes must be obtained from teachers Good health is essential to successful activities. If before going to the nurse. students become ill during school, they should report 2. Passes signed by the nurse must be to the nurse. Students are not to leave the building presented to teachers upon the student’s due to illness without authorization. When the nurse return to class. Students are not per- is not in, students will report to the office. Passes will mitted to leave the health suite without be obtained from teachers before going to the nurse. the nurse's permission. The school health services are designed to include a 3. When there is a need for a student to be variety of functions which will assist in maintaining sent home because of illness or injury, good health. the nurse will make the necessary arrangements with the parents/ 1. Physical examination by school or guardians. family doctor of all students in grade 11. 4. The parents/guardians are responsible 2. Athletic physical exams by school doctor for the transportation of ill or injured on all athletes and cheerleaders. students. Parental approval is needed for this 5. It is the responsibility of a parent/ examination.
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guardian to notify the school nurse of At the end of each school year, a parent/guardian or a any student with allergies, pregnancy, or responsible adult designated by the parent/guardian other health conditions. should pick up all unused medications. 6. Students with infections and infectious conditions such as pink eye, impetigo Medication should be scheduled around and pediculosis (lice), are excluded from school hours if possible. Medication orders school according to school policy. are required from a physician for prescription 7. Illnesses, allergies, accidents, opera- and over-the-counter medicine, as well as tions, or any other health condition herbal remedies. The order from the physician occurring during the school year, should must include: be reported to the school nurse so accurate student health records can be 1. Student’s name. maintained. 2. Name, signature, and phone number of the licensed prescribe. The school nurse cannot assume primary respon- 3. Name of medication. sibility for injuries that did not occur at school. 4. Route and dosage of medication. Parents/Guardians should not ask school personnel to 5. Frequency and time of medication diagnose or treat such illnesses. administration. 6. Date of the order and discontinuation Medicine Policy date. 7. Specific directions for administration if In accordance with the State of Pennsylvania necessary. Department of Health, prior to receiving a medi- cation at school, each student must provide the school Field Trip Medication Procedure nurse with a Medication Administration Consent form signed by the student‘s parent/guardian and a Any student who requires medication or a special Medication Order from a licensed prescriber. All medical procedure on a field trip must, as a minimum, medications must be in an original prescription have parental consent to participate in the field trip bottle/container from a pharmacy. This applies to and provide appropriate instructions from the parent prescription medication, over-the-counter medi- or the child’s physician regarding the administration cation, as well as herbal remedies and throat of medication or medical procedures. lozenges. Students are not permitted to carry medication of any kind with them during the A responsible adult, such as a teacher, parent, or school day. chaperone, may administer the medication with parental direction. Parents will be required to supply A parent/guardian or a responsible adult designated specific instructions on how and when the medication by the parent/guardian should deliver all medications is to be given. Unusual cases may require review on a to the school. The medication must be in the original case-by-case basis by the building principal. over-the-counter or pharmacy labeled bottle. Prescription medication labels must contain: HONOR ROLL REQUIREMENTS
1. Name, address, telephone number and The Antietam Middle-Senior High School has Federal DEA (Drug Enforcement established two levels for honor roll (honor and merit) Administration) number of the phar- to recognize students who achieve academically. macy. Honor/merit roll calculations are based upon un- 2. Patient name. weighted, straight percentage calculations. 3. Directions for use (dosage, frequency
and time of administration, route, any 1. To qualify for Honors distinction, special instructions) students must achieve a grade average of 4. Name and registration number of the 94.5% or above with no grade lower licensed prescriber. than 80%. 5. *Prescription serial number. 2. Merit is based upon a grade average of 6. Date originally filled 89.5% or above with no grade lower 7. Name of medication and amount than 75%. dispensed.
8. Controlled substance statement, if appli- cable. LIBRARY
Medications in plastic bags or containers other than The library is open to students every school day their original pharmacy container are NOT before, during, and after school from 8:00 a.m. to acceptable. 3:00 p.m. Students may come to the library during
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Students may use the library during their lunch period LOCKERS AND SEARCHES or homeroom only if they obtained a pre-approved pass issued by the librarian. Students enrolled in the MSHS are provided a hallway
locker for the storage of their personal items and Online library resources are available through the school materials. These lockers are the property of the Antietam High School Library website: Antietam School District and are provided as a service
to the students for their convenience. http://www.antietamsd.org/antietamahs/Library/ind ex.html Students and their parents/guardians should be
aware that the issuing of a locker does not constitute Students who do not have overdue materials or fines personal property for students. The School District may borrow from the library. Students may borrow as reserves the right to inspect lockers as they desire, many library materials as they can realistically use particularly in situations when illegal or dangerous during the circulation period. Books in the general items are thought to be present and in times of collection of the library circulate for a two-week investigating theft, vandalism, etc. period. Reference books, periodicals, pamphlets, and audio-visual materials circulate on an overnight basis. Students are strongly encouraged to keep their locker Students with overdue materials will be charged a fine combination confidential and are not permitted to of $.10 per item, per day, with a ten-day grace period. allow other students to use their locker. Items found Students are responsible for all library materials in a locker are assumed to be the possessions of the charged to their names. If library materials are lost, student assigned to that locker. Any materials found students will be charged the item’s replacement cost. in a locker that violate School District behavioral If library materials are damaged, students will be policies are assumed to be the property of the student charged a repair fee. assigned to that locker.
LIBRARY MP3 CIRCULATION POLICY – AUGUST, 2007 LUNCH
1. MP3 players are available for teacher The Antietam School District provides a full service use and student sign out. Players will cafeteria for its students in the high school. Students circulate for one week. It is may opt to purchase a standard ‘Type A’ lunch that recommended that students provide includes a selection from each of the basic food groups their own headphones. The library has as prescribed by law or may purchase individual items headphones for class use, if needed. from the alternate lunch line on a per item price basis. Headphones can also be purchased for Additional snack food and juice items may be $1.00. purchased from vending machines located in the 2. MP3 players will be loaded with audio cafeteria. books and other educational podcasts. Players must be used for The 30 minutes provided each day for lunch is a social educational purposes only, to experience for students to relax and talk with friends support the curriculum. They while enjoying lunch. Students in grades 7 and 8 will should be used in school like any other be seated in a designated section whereas students in library material, only during appropriate grades 9-12 will be afforded more flexible seating. class time with teacher’s direction or Some common sense rules for behavior in the permission, and in a manner that does cafeteria are: not disturb other students. 3. Students may not download or change 1. Conduct is expected to be at the same any files without permission from the level one would expect in their own librarian or their classroom teacher. home. Students may not change any settings on 2. Noise level is not to exceed a typical the players. Players will be checked and speaking voice. students’ projects removed after each 3. Students are expected to clean-up all circulation. Students’ projects stored on materials before leaving the cafeteria. the player must be transferred to a 4. Trays and utensils are to be returned to computer and students’ H-drives when the dish room. it is handed in to the library. 5. No food or beverage items are permitted 4. Any inappropriate use and/or down- outside the cafeteria. loading will result in the suspension of 6. Students are not permitted to move in MP3 player privileges for the first front of other students in line. 21
7. With proper permission, students are • Socks. permitted to be outside the cafeteria in • Sneakers with tied laces. designated areas after they have finished 2. Students also have the option to their lunch. purchase a school gym uniform 3. Uniforms should be marked with the Students having difficulty maintaining a calm and student’s name or initials and washed orderly presence in the cafeteria will be assigned regularly. alternative seating until they understand the 4. When outdoor weather warrants, sweat- appropriate conduct expected. This may include shirts and/or jackets are allowed. assigned seats or lunch detentions. 5. At no time should under-garments be visible. Students who use the debit account system will be notified as they approach a zero balance. If a student Organization of Physical Education accrues a negative balance of $10, the student will no longer be able to purchase a regular lunch until the 1. Students must be dressed and ready for debt is satisfied. Students who owe $10 will be able to attendance within five to seven minutes purchase an alternative lunch at the regular lunch after the late bell. price. Unpaid lunch debts will be turned over to a 2. Loitering is not permitted in the locker collections agency and all fees associated with the room before or after the bell rings. collection activity will be the responsibility of the 3. Students are assigned a lock and a small parent/guardian. Obligations not resolved by the locker. All valuables must be locked up student’s graduation may result in the student not during class. being allowed to participate in their graduation 4. Lost locks must be paid for before a new ceremony or in co-curricular activities. one is issued. The food services director and administration reserves 5. Students should remove ALL JEWELRY the right to refuse to serve any student who before leaving the locker room. persistently violates cafeteria rules and policies. 6. Students should use lavatories before the start of P.E. class. MILITARY RECRUITERS 7. Students will report to assigned squads at the start of each class. Students who wish to speak to recruiters from the 8. Students should never be in the locker United States military during school time, or who room during class without permission. have enlisted and need to leave school for induction, 9. Students must remain in the locker are only permitted to do so with specific written rooms at the end of class until the permission from their parents/guardians. Recruiters dismissal bell sounds. are not permitted to freely recruit in the halls of the 10. Students are encouraged to shower after Antietam School District and all violations are to be class. reported immediately to the principal. 11. The gym and weight room are closed to the student body until 2:50 p.m. By law, the Armed Forces are permitted to receive a mailing list of high school-age students each year. Missing Physical Education Class Typically, they only request information for juniors and seniors. The school will cooperate with their 1. Doctors’ notes stating the nature of requests; however, parents/guardians have the right disability and the number of days to have their child’s name excluded from the list students should be excused will excuse a provided they submit a request in writing to the office student from P.E. of the principal at the beginning of each school year. 2. If students must be excused for more than one week, they should have an Adaptive P.E. form completed by a physician and then be placed in a PHYSICAL EDUCATION GUIDELINES modified program. 3. Students who are absent on a P.E. day
Physical Education Dress Requirements are expected to make-up the class. Students with chronic health concerns 1. All students must wear the following to must have the condition documented all physical education classes: with the school nurse. A doctor’s verification will be required. Alternative • Shorts of appropriate length or assignments will be assigned. sweat pants.
• T-shirts or sweatshirts that are
of appropriate length and fit; no tank-tops.
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Independent PE: 1. All student vehicles must be registered with the office and have a school-issued Students may elect to participate in parking tag. Independent PE either through sports or 2. The School District reserves the right to other pre-approved activities. inspect all student vehicles parked on Students must obtain and submit a school property in situations when completed pre-approval form in order illegal or dangerous items are thought to for these activities to be counted as their be present. PE requirement for the year. 3. Vehicle tags will be distributed after It is the student’s responsibility to vehicle registration form is processed. submit the completed, signed form 4. Students will be assigned a numbered to the office by June 1st. space in the parking lot. 5. Tags must be displayed on the car’s STUDENT ASSITANCE PROGRAM (SAP) front window hanging from the rear view mirror with tag number facing
forward. The Student Assistance Program is comprised of 6. Students are to park in their assigned members of the professional staff who are trained to space. identify high-risk students and refer them for 7. Parking in spaces reserved for faculty is appropriate treatment. If you know or suspect prohibited. students who may be at risk, any SAP member may be 8. Students parking in spaces reserved for contacted by calling the high school between 7:30 a.m. faculty will be subject to a fine. and 3:00 p.m. at (610) 779-3545.
The members of the SAP team include: principal, WITHDRAWAL OR TRANSFER assistant principal, guidance counselors, school nurse, and teachers who are trained by the Council on When students plan to leave Antietam, a Student Addictive Diseases. They attend and participate in Clearance Form must be obtained from the school conferences and seminars on drug and alcohol abuse, office (three days before departure). teen depression, suicide prevention, eating disorders, cults and other high-risk behaviors. 1. If a parent/guardian anticipates moving outside of the district, please contact the SKATEBOARDS/OTHER DEVICES school so we may provide assistance transitioning between schools.
Students are not permitted to use: skateboards, roller 2. Upon withdrawal, students will receive blades, scooters, or similar recreational devices on their report cards and other credentials Antietam School District Property. needed to transfer to a new school.
VALUABLES/PERSONAL PROPERTY 3. Students are responsible for the return of all materials (i.e. books, gym locks, Students are urged not to bring valuable items to etc.) prior to withdrawal. school. In the event items must be brought to school, the administration urges students to secure these items in a designated location such as a locker or the office. The school will not be held liable for lost or stolen possessions.
If it is necessary to bring a large sum of money or small item of value, it should be brought to the office so that it may be deposited in the school safe.
VEHICLE REGISTRATION & PARKING LOT GUIDELINES
Student parking on school property is a privilege and that privilege can and will be suspended for just cause. The following are the guidelines for vehicle registration use of the student parking lot:
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Antietam School District Acceptable Use of the Internet/School Technology
The Antietam School District uses technology for a variety of purposes. We are providing our students with the tools necessary for success today and tomorrow. Computer hardware, software networks, and on- line services are available for both staff and student use. The Antietam School District strongly feels that providing this service is a necessity to enhance our curriculum and prepare our students for the future.
Parents/Guardians and students must review the Code of Conduct presented below. A parent/guardian must grant permission for their child to use school technology to access the internet/school technology. Please complete the form which will be sent home the first day of school and return it to the high school office as soon as possible. Failure to return the authorization form will prevent your child from accessing internet/school technology privileges.
Code of Conduct
All users of Antietam School District computer systems shall read and follow the guidelines listed below. Failure to comply with any of the guidelines or other inappropriate use as determined by the building administrator will result in loss of access privileges, and such other discipline as is warranted in each case. The use of the internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those privileges. Use of equipment for personal business is prohibited.
1. All use of the Internet must be in support of education and research and consistent with the purposes of the school district.
2. Any use of the network for product advertisement or political lobbying is prohibited.
3. Network accounts are to be used only by the authorized owner of the account for the authorized purpose.
4. Users shall not intentionally seek information on, or obtain copies of, files, other data, or passwords belonging to other users or misrepresent other users on the network.
5. All communications and information accessible via the network should be assumed to be private property; therefore credit must be given if used.
6. Malicious use of the network to develop programs that harass other users or infiltrate a computer or computing system and/or damage the software components of a computer or computing system is prohibited.
7. Hate mail, harassment, discriminatory remarks and other anti-social behavior is prohibited on the network.
8. Use of the network to access or process pornographic or similar material, inappropriate text files, or files dangerous to the integrity of the local area network is prohibited.
9. The network user shall be responsible for damages to the equipment, systems, and software resulting from deliberate or willful acts.
Any fees or costs associated with network use shall be pre-approved by the faculty member or administrator in charge of the project or course of study. Otherwise, unapproved costs shall be the responsibility of the person/student using the network.
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