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Charles A. Huston Middle School Burrell School District 1020 Puckety Church Road Lower Burrell, PA 15068 724-334-1443 “Learn, Create, Lead, Succeed” Brian C. Ferra, Principal Mr. Travis Welch, Dean of Students Student Handbook 2021-2022 Safe2Say Anonymous Tip Line https://www.safe2saypa.org/ 1-844-SAF2SAY This online system for reporting has been established so that the general public can alert district administration to situations that could harm our students. All messages are taken seriously. Burrell School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex and disability in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and ADA. For information regarding civil rights, grievance procedures, services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities, contact Dr. Gregory Egnor, Compliance Coordinator, 1021 Puckety Church Road, Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania 15068, (724) 334-1406, ext. 2096. 1 Dear Student, We would like to welcome you to Huston Middle School for the 2021-2022 school year. We look forward to a safe and successful year. During your time at HMS, it is important for you to develop good organizational skills. The HMS Student Handbook will only be available digitally this year. 1. Homework will be posted to Skyward and Google Classroom. You should look over notes, study vocabulary, reread chapters or work on portions of larger assignments every night even if you do not have a specific homework assignment in a class. 2. All hall passes will be electronic. When a teacher gives you permission to leave the classroom, you will be asked to fill out the Hall Pass (Google) form with the time, date, and destination. You may be excused from class for the restroom, nurse, and handwashing only. Errands to the Library, Cafeteria, Office, etc should be taken care of during Homeroom times when possible. 3. Parents may contact their child’s teacher through Skyward, email, or by calling the HMS Office. Please read through the handbook with your parents / guardians. If you need anything, come and see us. Have a great year! Mr. Ferra and Mr. Welch Guidelines for Effective Home-School Communication We would like to take this opportunity to encourage your cooperation in following a few basic guidelines to effectively communicate with school personnel: ■ If you have a question or concern, the sooner you reach out the better, there is no such thing as over communication. ■ Parents/Guardians should communicate first with teachers regarding classroom concerns. ■ Appointments for parent conferences with teachers should be made in advance by contacting the specific teacher. ■ Concerns that cannot be resolved during the parent/teacher conference should be taken to the Principal. Visitors All visitors to the building must report to the office. The Burrell School District requires all visitors to have a valid, state issued ID at the time of arrival. The ID will be verified through the RAPTOR ID system and a pass will be issued. All visitors must have a visitor’s pass when in the building. Please note that appointments must be made with staff members to ensure their availability when visiting the building. 2 DAILY BELL SCHEDULE 6th 7th 8th Homeroom 8:15-8:30 Homeroom 8:15-8:30 Homeroom 8:15-8:30 Period 1 EX Period 1 EX Period 1 EX 8:30 - 9:05 8:30 - 9:05 8:30 - 9:05 (Explore-Band/Choir) (Explore-Band/Choir) (Explore-Band/Choir) Period 2 Arts & Period 2 9:07-10:22 9:07-10:22 Period 2 9:07-10:22 Humanities Period 3 Arts & 10:24-11:39 Period 3 10:24-11:39 Period 3 10:24-11:39 Humanities Period 4 Period 4 11:41-12:56 11:41-12:11 Period 4 11:41-12:16 LUNCH Period 5 Period 5 12:58 - 1:28 Period 5 12:14 - 1:29 12:17 - 12:47 LUNCH LUNCH Period 4 12:49 - 1:29 Period 6 Arts & Period 6 1:31-2:46 Period 6 1:31- 2:46 1:31-2:46 Humanities Period 7 ER Period 7 ER Period 7 ER Extension/ 2:48 - 3:18 Extension/ 2:48 - 3:18 Extension/ 2:48 - 3:18 Remediation Remediation Remediation 2 HR delay schedule 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Arrival/Locker: 10:15 Arrival/Locker: 10:15 Arrival/Locker: 10:15 Homeroom: 10:26 - 10:30 Homeroom: 10:26 - 10:30 Homeroom: 10:26 - 10:30 Period 1(EX): 10:30 - 11:04 Period 1 (EX): 10:30 - 11:04 Period 1 (EX): 10:30 - 11:04 Period 2: 11:07-11:52 Period 3: 11:07-11:52 Period 5 (LUNCH): 11:06-11:36 Period 5 (LUNCH): 11:54-12:24 Period 2: 11:54-12:39 Period 4: 11:39-12:24 Period 3 (A&H): 12:26-1:11 Period 4 (LUNCH): 12:41-1:11 Period 3: 12:26-1:11 Period 4: 1:14-1:59 Period 5: 1:14-1:59 Period 2 (A&H): 1:14-1:59 Period 6: 2:01-2:46 Period 6 (A&H): 2:01-2:46 Period 6: 2:01-2:46 Period 7 (ER): 2:48-3:18 Period 7 (ER): 2:48-3:18 Period 7 (ER): 2:48-3:18 2 HR early dismissal 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Arrival/Locker: 8:15 Arrival/Locker: 8:15 Arrival/Locker: 8:15 Homeroom: 8:26 - 8:30 Homeroom: 8:26 - 8:30 Homeroom: 8:26 - 8:30 Period 1(EX): 8:30 - 9:04 Period 1(EX): 8:30 - 9:04 Period 1(EX): 8:30 - 9:04 Period 2: 9:07-9:52 Period 2 (A&H): 9:07-9:52 Period 2: 9:07-9:52 Period 3 (A&H): 9:55-10:40 Period 3: 9:55-10:40 Period 3: 9:55-10:40 Period 4: 10:42-11:27 Period 4 (LUNCH): 10:42-11:12 Period 4: 10:42-11:27 Period 5 (LUNCH): 11:29-11:59 Period 5: 11:14-11:59 Period 6 (A&H): 12:01-12:46 Period 6: 12:01-12:46 Period 6: 12:01-12:46 Period 5 (LUNCH): 12:16-12:46 Period 7 (ER): 12:48-1:18 Period 7 (ER): 12:48-1:18 Period 7 (ER): 12:48-1:18 3 Huston Middle School Voicemail and EMail Directory: Administration 3153 Mr. Brian C. Ferra- Principal [email protected] 3214 Mr. Travis Welch- Dean of Students [email protected] Guidance 3156 Mrs. Kristy McCurdy (A-L) [email protected] 3157 Mrs. Kelly Innocent (M-Z) [email protected] Nurse 3150 Mrs. Lori Cooper [email protected] 3150 Secretaries 3151 Ms. Shelly Hartge [email protected] 3152 Mrs. Amy Mitchell [email protected] 6th Grade Team Voicemail Email Address Mr. Colgan- Science 3107 [email protected] Ms. Keibler- Math 3105 [email protected] Mrs. McKeever- Math 3106 [email protected] Mrs. Pagnotta- ELA 3100 [email protected] Mrs. Peters-Roberts- Social Studies 3101 [email protected] Mrs. Williams-Slosky- ELA 3102 [email protected] 7th Grade Team Voicemail Email Address Mrs. Coury- ELA 3201 [email protected] Ms. Denicola-Poole- Social Studies 3202 [email protected] Mr. Legters- Math 3203 [email protected] Mrs. Lang- ELA 3204 [email protected] Mr. Roberts- Math 3208 [email protected] Mr. Spohn- Science 3207 [email protected] 8th Grade Team Voicemail Email Address Mrs. Lehman- Math 3213 [email protected] Ms. Hartman- Science 3211 [email protected] Mrs. Jenkins- ELA 3221 [email protected] Ms. Rini - Math 3215 [email protected] Mr. Grow - Social Studies 3220 [email protected] Mrs. Wroblewski- ELA 3222 [email protected] Arts and Humanities Team Voicemail Email Address Mrs. Barbiaux- Makerspace 3237 [email protected] Mrs. Dwyer- Family Consumer Science 3118 [email protected] Mrs. Endlich- Phys. Ed. 3120 [email protected] Mrs. Giordano- Health 3119 [email protected] Mr. Heinrich- Tech. Ed. 3122 [email protected] Mr. Querry- Music 3114 [email protected] Mrs. Scheller- Art 3110 [email protected] Mrs. Turcic- Computers 3112 [email protected] Mr. Twidwell- Tech. Ed. 3123 [email protected] Ms. Williams- Choir 3115 [email protected] Ms. Melanie Kauffman- Library 3125 [email protected] Support Staff Voicemail Email Address Mr. Miller- Science/Social Studies 3104 [email protected] Ms. Owens - Math 3219 [email protected] Mrs. Makara - Intensive Support 3109 [email protected] Mrs. Jackson- ELA 3206 [email protected] Mrs. Pisano- Learning Coach 3218 [email protected] Dr. Autumn Turk- Curriculum 3154 [email protected] 4 School-wide Expectations ● Respect yourself, others, and the learning environment ● Demonstrate pride in your school community ● Work together effectively ● Be proactive ● Show empathy to others ● Manage impulsivity Policy on Attendance and Tardiness (refer to BSD Attendance Policy) Student attendance is a fundamental and integral part of the learning process as well as a part of the PA Public School Code Compulsory Attendance Act.