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 Accidents 8 Lost and Found Articles 8 Cafeteria 8 Campus Boundaries 8 Dances 8 Visitors 9 Pedestrian Overpass 9 Driving Privileges 9 Buses 9 ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES Attendance 10 Arrival and Dismissal 10 Excused Absences 10-11 Return From Absence 11 Early Dismissals 12 Extended Travel 12 Unexcused Absences 12 Tardiness 13 Truancy and Absence 13 Disciplinary Consequences 14 ACADEMICS SHHS Grading Schedule 14 Grade Point Average 14 Honor Roll 14 Varsity Arts Letter 14-15 Academic Honesty 15 Eligibility Standards/Extra-Curricular Activities 15-16 Qualifications for National Honor Society 16-19 Internet Use 19-21 STUDENT DRESS CODE 21-22 CODE OF CONDUCT 22-26 WSSD Controlled Substances Policy #227 27-28 Possession of Weapons 29 BELL SCHEDULE 30-31 2012-2013 CALENDAR 32-34 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 Dr. Winemiller Announcements Attendance Office Attendance Attendance Office Bus Problems Principal’s 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 Ms. Green Gr.10-12 Ms. Dunning Mrs. Salvage Ms. Smith Dr. Winemiller Health Problems Nurse's Office Independent Study Guidance Dept.-Your Counselor Jobs Career Center Coordinator Lateness 3rd floor Office Lockers Attendance Office Lost and Found Attendance Office Mentorships and Field Career Career Center Coordinator Opportunities Minority Concerns and Issues Principal, No Place For Hate Team Personal Problems Guidance Dept.-Your Counselor, School Psychologist, Crisis Counselor, Deans, Administrator Safety, Order and Discipline 9-10 – Mr. Jordan 11-12 – Mr. McLaughlin Schedule Changes Guidance Dept. - Counselor Student Assistance Program School Psychologist Working Papers Attendance Office 3 STUDENT CLUBS & ACTIVITIES Activities Council Robotics Anime Club S.A.D.D. Art League Science Olympiad Ceramics Softball Club Fine Arts Spanish Club Graphics Student Council Photo Talent Show Baking Club Tech Crew Book Club UPOC (United People of Culture) Black & Silver Interact Club Video Productions Bloodmobile Drive Wasabi Bandits Chess Club Class Cabinet Class Congress Coffee House Computer Club Music Band Camp Debate Club Band Front Environmental Club Camerata, Cantata, Silvertones French Club Jazz Band German Club Jazz Choir DDR (Dance, Dance Revolution) Marching Band Delco Hi-Q Team Orchestra Diversity Trainers Symphonic Band GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) Wind Ensemble Graphic Design Club Green Haven Club International Club Theater Costume Club Interior Design Club Drama Kids on the Block Make-Up & Props Crew Literary Magazine – Jabberwocky Musical Mock Trial Scenic Design National Honor Society Set Construction Neighborhood Council Technical Crew Newspaper – Panther Press Theater Productions No Place for Hate Outdoor Adventures Club PA Math League Peer Education Ping Pong Club Project Haven House 4 STUDENT INFORMATION 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. Sandra Liacouras, Librarian Hours The Strath Haven Library is open each school day from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Procedures Students may come to the library with a Library Pass signed by a subject teacher or with the permission of the librarian. Each pass must include a specific research assignment that requires the resources of the library. During Block 3, students can either use a Library Pass or pick up a laminated Lunch Pass before school to come during their lunch period. The number of Lunch Passes handed out depends on the number of classes scheduled to use the library during Block 3. Upon entering the library, students should put their pass on the clipboard 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 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 allowed. 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. 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. More Information For more information about the library resources and news, check out the Library page from the Strath Haven High School link on Wallingford Swarthmore School District website- www.wssd.org/SHHS/Library or contact the Librarian, Ms. Liacouras [email protected] Phone # 610-892 3470 X2142 5 Database Passwords –access from Online Resources Site Encylopedia Brittanica Online – District License http://school.eb.com/ User name: wssd Password: library CultureGrams Log In: strathhavenhsh Password: library JSTOR Users must create an account in the library for home access. http://www.jstor.org/ Noodletools – to revalidate your account shhsnoodle librarybib Oxford Art Online; Oxford English Dictionary; Oxford Music Online User name: strath Password: haven Oxford Reference Online www.oxfordreference.com User name: strath Password: haven Salem Health: Psychology & Mental Health User name: strath Password: library SIRS Researcher Login Home – www.sirs.com User ID: PL2893H Password: 19086 Teen Health and Wellness User name: wssd Password: library The POWER Library is offered as a service of Pennsylvania's public libraries, school libraries and the State Library. The POWER library allows access to thousands of full text periodical articles, newspapers, a major encyclopedia, plus photographs, pictures, charts, maps, and reference materials for people of all ages. The entire list of POWER Library resources is on the SHHS Library Website. These resources are available 24/7. Accessing POWER Library + resources from home Go to Delaware County Library System (DCLS) website www.delcolibraries.org Go to POWERLIBRARY + on left menu Select the database you want to research Follow log on instructions and enter your name and barcode from your DCLS Library Card 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