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What Is Renaissance? CONRAD WEISER HIGH SCHOOL 44 Big Spring Road Robesonia, PA 19551 2017-2018 Student Planner SCOUTS SOAR TO EXCELLENCE This Student Planner Belongs to: Name ____________________________ Grade __________ Address ______________________________________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS Renaissance What is Renaissance? .......................... 1 Grading System ................................. 18 General Information Graduation ......................................... 20 1 to 1 Laptop program………. ............ 6 Graduation/Career Project .................. 18 Alma Mater ....................................... 37 Homework ......................................... 19 Alumni Visits…. ............................... 16 Honor System .................................... 19 Assemblies .......................................... 3 National Honor Society ...................... 19 Bell Schedule ...................................... 1 Physical Education Rules ................... 19 Breathalyzer ........................................ 3 Program of Studies ............................. 17 Building Security ................................ 4 Promotion .......................................... 20 Bus Regulations .................................. 4 Skyward/Grading ............................... 19 Cafeteria Procedures ........................... 4 Schoology……. ................................. 19 Career Resource Center ....................... 9 Extra-curricular Activities/Athletics Child Abuse ........................................ 5 Absence from School ......................... 21 Confidential Communications ............. 8 Awards ............................................... 21 Counseling Information ....................... 8 Code of Conduct ................................ 22 Damaging School Property ................. 9 Eligibility ........................................... 21 Dances................................................. 9 Lockers .............................................. 22 Delay Schedule ................................. 16 Smoke-Free School ............................ 22 Dress Code ........................................ 11 Spectator Rules .................................. 24 Early Dismissal for Seniors ................. 9 Sports/Activities................................. 20 Electronic Devices ............................ 10 Sports Equipment…………. .............. 22 Elevator Procedures .......................... 10 Health Information E-mail/Website.................................... 5 Immunization ..................................... 25 Emergency School Closing ............... 10 Keep Your Child at Home.................. 27 Fire Drills .......................................... 11 Medical Problems .............................. 26 Flag Salute ........................................ 11 Medication ......................................... 26 Freedom of Expression ...................... 11 Nurse’s Office .................................... 25 Gambling .......................................... 11 Attendance Gum Chewing ................................... 11 College Visits..................................... 30 Lavatory Use ..................................... 12 Early Dismissal .................................. 29 Library Media Center ....................... 12 Excessive Absences ........................... 28 Locker Searches ................................ 20 Extended Absences ............................ 28 Lockers (Gym) .................................. 13 Field Trips…………………………...30 Lockers (Hall) ................................... 13 General Guidelines............................. 28 Media Release Exclusion……........... 13 Illegal/Unexcused Absences .............. 28 Mission Statement ............................... 2 Legal Absences .................................. 28 Obligations….. .................................. 13 Parent Signatures ............................... 30 Parking/Driving Rules ....................... 13 Penalties ............................................. 29 Parking Plan ...................................... 15 Tardiness ............................................ 29 Pass System ....................................... 15 Trips................................................... 30 SAP (Student Assistance Program) ... 15 Truancy/Class Cutting........................ 28 Schedule .............................................. 1 Discipline Searches ............................................ 15 Affection ............................................ 32 Senior Celebration and Awards ......... 15 Bullying ............................................. 32 Sign-out Policy .................................. 16 Cheating ............................................. 32 Signs ................................................. 15 Detention ........................................... 31 Skateboarding ................................... 16 Exclusions .......................................... 33 Skylert……………. ............................ 3 Fighting.............................................. 32 Skyward .............................................. 3 Hearings ............................................. 34 Technology/Internet Use……. ............ 5 Rules and Regulations ........................ 31 Telephone Numbers ............................ 1 Smoking ............................................. 32 Traffic Pattern ................................... 16 Student Bill of Rights ......................... 30 Valuables .......................................... 17 Student Responsibilities ..................... 31 Visitors .............................................. 17 Suspension/Expulsions....................... 33 Website/E-mail.................................... 3 Theft .................................................. 32 Weight Room .................................... 16 Weapons ............................................ 32 Weiser Reads ...................................... 2 Drug/Alcohol Policy Working Papers ................................. 17 Disciplinary Action ............................ 36 Academics Rules and Regulations ........................ 35 Community Service ........................... 17 Statement of Policy ............................ 35 WHAT IS RENAISSANCE? Renaissance is a national organization designed to empower students and educators to reenergize the educational atmosphere, and to create and seize new opportunities for success. The mission of Conrad Weiser Renaissance is to join students, educators, parents, administrators, business and community together to motivate and inspire student achievement and to improve school climate. This is the 15th year for Renaissance at Conrad Weiser. Students can earn a Gold or Silver card when they achieve the required GPA. Each card carries specific school privileges. If you are a parent or business person, you are invited to become a part of Renaissance. Join us in creating an inspiring school climate in which ALL students THRIVE and SUCCEED. Please contact the high school office for more information. GPA Requirements Gold Card 3.50 - 4.00 Silver Card 3.00 - 3.49 Cards are distributed in September and are based on the GPA at the end of the previous school year. Privileges for All Cardholders Privileges for all cardholders include the following: Monthly Rewards Gift certificates Birthday recognition VIP Spring Fling lunch Spring Fling Entertainment Discounted admission to athletic events. May be used as a hall pass (Gold Card holders only). Scholarships Student of the Month recognition TELEPHONE NUMBERS High School Office - (610) 693-8528 Counseling Office - (610) 693-8520 School Nurse - (610) 693-8524 Athletic Office - (610) 693-8528 Information Line - (610) 693-8599 Fax Number - (610) 693-8511 Website - www.conradweiser.org The daily time schedule is as follows: Block 1 7:50 to 9:17 Lunch A 10:46 to 11:16 Block 2 9:22 to 10:44 Lunch B 11:16 to 11:46 Block 3 and lunch 10:49 to 12:43 Lunch C 11:46 to 12:16 Block 4 12:48 to 2:10 Lunch D 12:16 to 12:46 Homeroom/MPP 2:15 to 2:34 or 2:36 Dismissal (grades 11 and 12) 2:34 Dismissal (grades 9 and 10) 2:36 1 CONRAD WEISER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Robesonia, Pennsylvania District Mission Statement The Mission of the Conrad Weiser Area School District is to provide an educational environment which enables ALL students to acquire the abilities to profit from the past, to contribute to the present, and to succeed in the future. Daily Schedule Conrad Weiser Area High School follows an intensive schedule, with semester courses, on a six-day scheduling cycle. The school year is divided into 6 six-week marking periods. All students are expected to be in their Period 1 class by 7:50 a.m. each morning. Students will have a 25 minute Multi-Purpose/Homeroom period at the end of the day for starting homework, doing make-up work, tutoring, or club activities. All students will report to homerooms. Students who want to use the library or see a teacher will need to get a pass earlier in the day to present to the homeroom teacher. Weiser Reads Every Wednesday all students will spend 20 minutes reading something of their choice from 7:50-8:10 in their first block class. The daily schedule will be as listed below. Students may read a book, magazine, or newspaper, but may not read a textbook. Headphones, music and/or earbuds may not be used during this time and passes will not be allowed. Students who arrive late will report to the library until the end of Weiser Reads. (Wednesday) Pledge of Allegiance
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