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Forest Hills Elementary School PO Box 290, 547 Locust Street Sidman, PA 15955 (814) 487-7613 www.fhrangers.org O STUDENT HANDBOOK 2016-17 A MESSAGE FROM MR. JACOBS, ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL The Forest Hills Elementary School faculty and staff join me in welcoming you to the 2016-17 school year. We are committed to motivating, challenging, and inspiring your child to become his or her best. We strive for students to experience a well-rounded program that helps them harness their uniqueness and strengths. You will find your child’s teachers are your best resources and I encourage you to build a positive partnership with them. You, as parents, are a critical part of our school success. You take an active and crucial role in providing an atmosphere that promotes education and quality work habits. Your support provides the foundation for students to come ready to learn. I strongly encourage you to be an active part of your child’s education by making sure they get to school on time and attend school regularly. Please go through this handbook/planner with your child and take note of the many ways in which it will be a strong, beneficial addition to his/her learning. In addition, please note that several changes and updates have been added to the 2016-17 handbook/planner. This tool is intended for your child to become a more independent and responsible learner and promote your more active involvement in your child’s education. I look forward to partnering with you to make this an exciting and successful year for our students. I am honored to be your Principal at Forest Hills Elementary School. Mr. Celmer and I thank you in advance for your support and commitment! I have reviewed and discussed this handbook/planner with my child and will encourage him/her to use it wisely and regularly. Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________________________ ________________________ ______________ Parent Signature Date L LOGO HERE WELCOME Journals/Diaries-------------------------- 17 Library-------------------------------------- 17 Welcome to Forest Hills Elementary School. Lice ----------------------------------------- 21 The administrators, teachers and support Lunch/Meal Prices/Procedures ---------- 11 personnel sincerely hope that this, and all of Medications ---------------------------------- 20 the school years at the elementary, will be Medication Consent Form -------------- 23 filled with meaningful and exciting Non-Discriminatory Statement ----------- 2 experiences. Our goal is to make the student Orientation --------------------------------- 16 the best person he/she can be. We look Parties ---------------------------------------- 19 forward to a future of positive Physical Education ----------------------- 18 accomplishments. Power School Parent Access -------------- 12 PTO ----------------------------------- 22 Table of Contents Registration -------------------------------- 13 Remediation --------------------------------- 18 Accident Insurance ---------------------- 21 Restricted Devices -------------------- --- 22 Administration/Faculty/Staff----------- 3 School Calendar ----------------------------- 3 After School Detention ------------------ 7 School Closings ---------------------------- 13 Alternative Education ---------------------- 9 School Health Program ----------------- 19 Ambulance Service ----------------------- 21 School Responsibility -------------------- 4 Attendance ---------------------------------- 12 Searches ----------------------------------- 4 Behavior------------------------------------- 5 Special Education -------------------------- 17 Board of School Directors --------------- 3 Student Responsibilities -------------------- 4 Building Security (Visitors) ------------- 10 Student Support Services (SSS) -------- 16 Busing/Transportation -------------------- 15 Threatening Statements-------------------- 9 Chorus -------------------------------------- 18 Time Schedule ------------------------------- 3 Conferences ------------------------------- 14 Tobacco Policy ------------------------------- 8 Complaint Procedures (Extracurricular Act.) -22 Transfers ------------------------------------- 13 Corporal Punishment -------------------- 11 Weapons Policy ----------------------------- 9 Custody of Children ---------------------- 16 Wellness Policy ------------------------------ 19 Disciplinary Guidelines ------------------ 4 Diseases ------------------------------------ 21 Distribution of Materials ----------------- 16 PURPOSE Dress Code ---------------------------------- 13 Drug & Alcohol Guidelines -------------- 7 The purpose of this handbook is to keep Drug Testing ------------------------------- 8 the parents and students informed of the Educational Trips-------------------------- 12 many facets of school life. We urge you to English as a Second Language --------- 15 read and discuss this booklet together. Entertainment Items ---------------------- 22 Examinations --------------------------------- 19 Field Trips ---------------------------------- 19 HANDBOOK Fighting ------------------------------------- 6 FHOSS -------------------------------------- 18 These handbooks are being provided to the student Gifted Education --------------------------- 17 by the Forest Hills School District. The student is Grading ------------------------------------ 14 responsible for possession and maintenance. If a Guidance ----------------------------------- 17 replacement is necessary, a $5.00 charge will be Handbook ----------------------------------- 2 imposed for the handbook/planner. Harassment--------------------------------- 8 Hazing ------------------------------------- 8 Homebound Instruction ----------------- 20 NONDISCRIMINATORY STATEMENT Illness/Injury --------------------------------- 20 Instrumental Music ----------------------- 18 The Forest Hills School District does not Immunizations ------------------------------- 19 discriminate in educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national 2 origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any SCHOOL CALENDAR (2016-17) other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including August 22 -- Students report for classes Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of September 5 -- Labor Day -No School the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 September 12 -- Elementary Open House and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age September 16 -- Early Dismissal –Teacher In-Service Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with October 10 & 11-- Parent/Teacher conferences Disabilities Act of 1990. October 24 -- Early Dismissal–Teacher In-Service November 11 -- Veteran’s Day – No School DAILY TIME SCHEDULE November 23 -- Early Dismissal November 24 & 25 -- Thanksgiving Break-No Schoo1 8:45 -- Homeroom Activities November 28 -- Hunting Holiday- No School 9:00 -- Classes Begin December 20 -- Early Dismissal 11:00 -- Kindergarten Lunch/recess December 21 thru 31 -- Christmas Break – No School 11:50 -- Grade 5 Lunch/recess January 2-6 -- New Year’s Break – No School 11:40 -- Grade 2 Lunch /recess February 20 -- Teacher In-Service – No School 11:30 -- Grade 1 Lunch/recess March 23 -- Early Dismissal-Teacher In-Service 11:20 -- Grade 4 Lunch /recess April 12 --Early Dismissal 11:10 -- Grade 3 Lunch/recess April 13 -- Easter Break- (Snow Make-up day#1) 12:10 -- Grade 6 Lunch/recess April 14 -- Easter Break –No School 3:20 -- Classes end April 17 -- Easter Break-No School 3:25 -- Dismissal Begins May 29 -- Memorial Day-No School Pre- K Time Schedule May 30 -- Tentative Last Day of School 8:45 – 11:25 - AM Pre-K Class May 31 -- Snow make-up day #2 12:20 – 3:05 - PM Pre-K Class June 1 -- Snow make-up day #3 June 2 -- Snow make-up day #4 June 5 -- Snow make up day #5 PERSONNEL FACULTY BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS Ambrose, Jennifer Bachota, Tammy Fred Russell - President Bahorik, Kristin Berk, Barbara John Bopp Beyer, Angela Brezovec, Anthony Galen George Burda, Edward Carpenter, Denon Tracy Helsel Colosimo, Kelsey Cope, Robin Richard Knavel Cordek, Chad Daly, Rebecca Corina Long Dupnock, Deborah Elias, Jay Robert MacTavish Faith, Staci Gibson, Maria Tim Ondrejik Gordon, Wendy Griffith, Kelly Deborah Petrunak Gulnac, Jill Hostetler, Kimberly Howell, Tracey Hupkovich, Dianna ADMINISTRATION Jani, Mindy Kearney, Jake Kehn, Julia Kerr, Nicole Edwin Bowser - - - - Superintendent Kestermont, Annette Kestermont, Timothy Vanessa Sral - - - - Director of Education Klein, Margaret Krestar, Daniel Claudia Mehall - - - - School Psychologist Krestar, Kathleen Krise, Kayla Lucas Jacobs - - - - - Elementary Principal Kulback, Ron Lashinsky, Scott Larry Celmer - - - - - Assistant Principal Layman, Cassandra Lewis, Stacey Marian Boyer - - - - - Food Service Director Lieb, Jennifer Maderia, Sarah Manges, Heather McCall, Dawn SECRETARIES McCall, Lynne McGough, Deana Melissa Boneshefski Jack Boneshefski Miller, Jennifer Miller, Noelle Regina Fyock Joyce Myers Montag, Jamie Myers, Kelly Karen Wilson Ohler, Tammy Pasierb, Michael 3 Pcola, David Penna, Bonnie teaching nor students from learning, nor violates Poldiak, Jennifer Potter, Anne the basic rights of any individual in the school Ray, Ann Roberts, Laurie community. With this in mind, each student in the Seftic, Eva Senft, Sarah Forest Hills Elementary School is expected to: Shilcosky, Cindy Shope, Nicole Stiffler, Christina Summits, Jody 1. Accept responsibility for his/her own Tully, Jena Varner, Michele actions. Vescovi, Amanda Wehner, Becky