Strath Haven High School
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page # Statement of Purpose 2 Mission Statement 2 Respect Statement 2 Student Services 3 Student Clubs and Activities 4 STUDENT INFORMATION Library Media Center 5-6 Conference/Activity Period 7 Assemblies 7 Illness at School 7 Wheelchair/Crutches 7-8 Accidents 8 Lost and Found Articles 8 Cafeteria 8 Campus Boundaries 8 Dances 9 Visitors 9 Pedestrian Overpass 9 Driving Privileges 9-10 Buses 10 ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES Attendance 10 Arrival and Dismissal 10-11 Excused Absences 11 Return From Absence 11-12 Early Dismissals 12 Extended Travel 13 Unexcused Absences 13 Tardiness 13 Truancy and Absence 13-14 Disciplinary Consequences 14-15 ACADEMICS SHHS Grading Schedule 15 Grade Point Average 15 Honor Roll 15 Varsity Arts Letter 15-16 Academic Integrity Guidelines 16-17 Eligibility Standards/Extra-Curricular Activities 17 Qualifications for National Honor Society 18-21 Acceptable Use of Network, Internet, Computers 21-23 STUDENT DRESS CODE 23 CODE OF CONDUCT/DISCIPLINE POLICY 24-33 WSSD Controlled Substances Policy #227 34-35 WSSD Guidelines for Suspension/Dismissal from Extracurricular Activities Policy # 122 36-37 Possession of Weapons 37 BELL SCHEDULE 38-39 2017-2018 CALENDAR 40-43 1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE This handbook is designed to inform students, teachers, and parents of the policies, procedures and rules of Strath Haven High School. The goal of the policies and procedures of Strath Haven High School is to promote an optimal learning climate and to provide a structure that will allow all Strath Haven students to develop the self-discipline necessary to assume a positive place in society. Accomplishing these tasks requires active and positive participation by students, parents, staff, and administrators. The following are several more important expectations implicit in this participation: - Students will assume responsibility for their behavior - Students and parents will become familiar with the handbook - Parents will review the attendance and discipline sections with their children - Strath Haven High School staff members will strive to administer the attendance and discipline policies consistently and fairly MISSION STATEMENT Strath Haven High School graduates will possess the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to: Act as responsible citizens engaged in their community, nation, and the world around them, Exhibit intellectual curiosity and aesthetic appreciation, Demonstrate self-awareness and informed critical thinking, Maintain personal integrity and healthy decision-making in order to ensure success in post-secondary education, the workplace, and the home. RESPECT STATEMENT All members of the school community are expected to be respectful of each other. Negative comments about anyone’s race, nationality, religion, physical appearance or ability, intellectual capability, gender identity, sexual orientation, work ethic or character are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. 2 STUDENT SERVICES Academic Programs Guidance Dept.-Your Counselor Activities Programs Ms. Jennifer Zanoni Announcements 1st Floor Office Athletics Mr. Pat Keaveney, Athletics Director Attendance 1st Floor Office School District Transportation 1st Floor Office Career Services Career Center Coordinator College Board Testing Guidance Dept.-Your Counselor College Catalogues Career Center Coordinator College Rep. Visitations Career Center Coordinator Computers Technology Coordinator Curriculum and Program Planning Guidance Dept. -Your Counselor Early Dismissal Attendance Desks Fund-Raising Activities Director Guidance Services Gr. 9 Mrs. Morgan Segal Gr.10-12 Mrs. Kristin Dunning Mrs. Jennifer Salvage Ms. Robin Smith Ms. Marlena O’Kane Health Problems Nurse's Office Independent Study Guidance Dept.-Your Counselor Jobs Career Center Coordinator Lateness 1st Floor Office Lockers 1st Floor Office Lost and Found 1st Floor Office Mental Health Concerns Guidance Counselor, School Psychologist, Crisis Counselor, School District Social Worker Mentorships and Field Career Career Center Coordinator Opportunities Safety, Order and Discipline Dr. Kristopher Brown Ms. Andrea LaPira Mr. Thomas McLaughlin Schedule Changes Guidance Dept. - Counselor Student Assistance Program School Psychologist Working Papers 1st Floor Office 3 STUDENT CLUBS & ACTIVITIES Athletics Director: Mr. Pat Keaveney Activities Director: Ms. Jennifer Zanoni Activities Council Robotics Anime Club S.A.D.D. Ceramics Science Olympiad Fine Arts Spanish Club Graphics Student Council Photo Tech Crew Black & Silver Interact Club UPOC (United People of Culture) Bloodmobile Drive Video Productions Chess Club Class Cabinet Computer Club Debate Club Music Environmental Club Band Camp French Club Band Front German Club Camerata, Cantata, Silvertones Dance Haven Jazz Band Delco Hi-Q Team Jazz Choir Diversity Trainers Marching Band GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) Orchestra Graphic Design Club Symphonic Band Green Haven Club Wind Ensemble Interior Design Club Kids on the Block Theater Literary Magazine – Jabberwocky Costume Club Mock Trial Drama National Honor Society Make-Up & Props Crew Neighborhood Council Musical Newspaper – Panther Press Scenic Design No Place for Hate Set Construction Outdoor Adventures Club Technical Crew PA Math League Theater Productions Peer Education Ping Pong Club 4 LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER Mission The mission of the Strath Haven High School library media program is to ensure that students graduate as competent, critical and ethical users of information. Our goal is to prepare lifelong learners and information literate citizens, who are able to determine their information needs, recognize relevant information, solve problems, and effectively communicate the results of their research. We strive to create a comfortable and welcoming working environment for the school community. Staff Ms. Beth Cohen, Librarian Hours The Strath Haven Library is open each school day from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Procedures Students may come to the library with a white pass signed by a subject teacher. During Block 3, students can use a white pass, or check out a laminated Lunch Pass before school to come during their lunch period. The number of available Lunch Passes depends on the number of classes scheduled to use the library during Block 3. Upon entering the library, students should put their white pass in the basket and LEGIBLY sign the attendance sheet on the checkout desk. Doing so assists the staff in helping the students as well as keeping attendance statistics. Students with laminated passes should give their pass to a staff member and initial the daily attendance sheet. Students are expected to push in chairs and leave the library in a clean condition, especially before and after school. No food, beverages, or chewing gum are permitted in the library. There should be no more than four people to a table. Quiet discussion is welcome. Students not following these guidelines will be asked to leave. Students coming after school do not need a pass, but are expected to be working quietly and independently. Students must be respectful of each other and the staff at all times. Rules for Internet Use All use of the Internet must be in support of education and research and must be consistent with the purposes of the school district. Students must follow the Terms and Conditions Wallingford-Swarthmore School District Internet Use Policy. 5 Database Passwords for Remote Access from SHHS Library Online Resources Page Grove Art User name: wssd User name: haven Password: library Password: panther User name: Grove Music pl2893 User name: Password: haven shhslibrary Password: panther World History Oxford User name: Reference User name: pl2893 haven Password: Password: shhslibrary panther JSTOR SIRS Researcher You must create an User ID: account in the PL2893H Password: library for 19086 home access. Revalidate your Noodletools AP Science account: User name: User strathhavenhs name:shhsnoodle Password: library Password: librarybib Oxford English Teen Health Dictionary User name: User name: wssd haven Password: Password: library panther 6 CONFERENCE/ACTIVITY PERIOD The conference/activity period is the established conference period for teachers who do not have a class assignment at that time. Students are encouraged to schedule a conference for individual help or guidance from their teachers or counselor during this time. Teachers may require students to stay for individualized work during the conference/activity period. Students who stay for a conference/activity period activity are provided bus transportation at 3:10 p.m. from the Brookhaven Road entrance. Designated areas for students remaining during the activity period are: Classroom under the supervision of a staff member Cafeteria Library Media Center ASSEMBLIES Individuals or groups who come to Strath Haven to present an assembly program are visitors to our school and our community. As such, they should be treated courteously. Attendance at assemblies and class meetings is mandatory for all students. Students should remember that, through their behavior as an audience, the performers are presented with an image of our school and our community Attention and proper respect for the efforts of the performers are expected at all times. Students should report to their assigned class first, not to the auditorium. Teachers will take attendance before being called to the auditorium via the public address system. There is to be no food or drink in the auditorium. When possible, teachers shall take attendance again in the auditorium.