Website www.cdschools.org Cover: Top left portrait artwork by: Allison Conway, CDHS, grade 12 Table of Contents Academic Information General Information AIDS ...... 34 Early Admission to College ...... 38 A Message to Parents ...... 43 Annual Screening ...... 34 English as a Second Language ...... 39 Accident Insurance ...... 43 Communicable Diseases ...... 34 Explanation of Honor Grades ...... 38 Admission to the Elementary Counseling and Health Teaching ...... 35 Gifted Program ...... 40 School Building ...... 43 Dental Health Program ...... 35 Grading System ...... 38 Appearance and Dress ...... 43 Emergency Care and Illness ...... 34 Graduation Requirements ...... 38 Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Immunizations ...... 35 High School Schedule Changes ...... 39 Act (AHERA) Notification ...... 43 Introduction ...... 34 High School Weighted Athletics ...... 43 Medication Policy and Procedure...... 34 Grade Point Average ...... 38 Cafeteria Services Information ...... 44 Parent-Nurse Conference ...... 35 Homework ...... 39 Copyright/Recording ...... 44 Required Medical Examinations ...... 34 Independent Study ...... 40 Daily Time Schedules ...... 44 Special Education Services Instrumental Music ...... 40 Dauphin County Technical School ...... 44 Behavior Specialist ...... 37 Library Service ...... 40 Dress for Physical Education Classes ...... 44 Introduction ...... 37 Miscellaneous Information ...... 40 Drug and Alcohol Policy ...... 44 Occupational/Physical Therapy Services ..... 37 National Honor Society ...... 38 Equal Opportunity School District ...... 44 Psychological Services ...... 37 National Junior Honor Society ...... 39 Gifts ...... 45 Related Services ...... 37 Payment for Industrial Gold Card ...... 45 Social Work Services ...... 37 Technology Material ...... 40 Harrisburg Area Community College ...... 45 Reading Specialists ...... 40 Internet Usage Policy...... 45 Student Services Reports to Parents ...... 39 Lockers (Secondary) ...... 45 Bullying Policy ...... 35 Secondary Summer School ...... 39 Lost and Found ...... 45 Directory Information ...... 35 Semester Examinations ...... 38 No Smoking Policy ...... 45 Employment Certificates (Working Papers)... 36 Student Council ...... 40 Parent-Teacher Association/Organizations ... 45 Guidance and Counseling ...... 36 Student Transcripts ...... 40 Return Check Charge ...... 45 Home and School Visitors ...... 36 Time Allotted for Make-Up Work ...... 39 Safety and Security/Crisis Management ...... 45 Homebound Instruction ...... 36 Safety Patrol ...... 45 Home Schooling ...... 36 Attendance School Awards ...... 45 Instructional Support Team ...... 37 Absences: Excused and Unexcused...... 32 Study Trips ...... 45 Protected Handicapped Services After-School Activity Cancellations ...... 33 Telephone ...... 45 (Section 504 Compliance) ...... 35 Board Policy 204 Attendance...... 32 Visitation ...... 45 Pupil Records ...... 35 Delayed School Opening...... 33 Website (www.cdschools.org) ...... 45 Standardized Testing Program ...... 36 Early Dismissal from School ...... 33 Student Assistance Program ...... 36 Early Dismissal Requests ...... 32 Mission Statement ...... 1 Transfer of Disciplinary Records ...... 36 Educational Trips ...... 32 Monthly Calendars ...... 8-31 Wellness Policy ...... 37 Leaving School Property ...... 33 Observance of Religious Holidays ...... 32 Organizational Goals ...... 1 Superintendent ...... 3 Public Announcements...... 33 Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Three Mile Island Nuclear Station School Closing ...... 33 Meetings ...... 2 Emergency Plan for Incidents at TMI ...... 42 Tardiness ...... 32 Registration Transportation Belief Statements ...... 1 General Registration ...... 33 Bus-Riding Conduct ...... 41 Board of School Directors ...... 2 Kindergarten Registration...... 33 Delays ...... 41 Pupils Moving Within the District...... 33 Parking Regulations ...... 41 ...... 3 Did You Know . . . Withdrawal Procedure...... 33 Regular Transportation ...... 41 Directions/Map to District Buildings .. 6-7 Schedule at a Glance ...... 3 Transportation Changes ...... 41 Directory ...... 2 Administration Building ...... 4 School Board Meetings Schools ...... 4-5 School Health Programs Transportation Center ...... 5

CENTRAL DAUPHIN SCHOOL DISTRICT BELIEF STATEMENTS The Central Dauphin School District believes . . . • Students are our most precious resource. • All students regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or religion, deserve a quality education. • All children can learn. • Learning should be an enjoyable experience. • All students must be given the opportunity to reach their potential. • All students must be active participants in their education. • All students must be respected and valued. • Healthy school communities respect differences, welcome diversity and promote cultural plurality. • Good citizenship requires responsibility, self- discipline and appropriate decision making. MISSION • Open and continual communication is essential and must be encouraged. STATEMENT • Personal and professional growth of all staff within our school district is important. Organizational Goals entral Dauphin, a uniquely diverse • Outstanding staff demonstrate enthusiasm, 1. Recruit and maintain a quality staff. school district, ensures all students a innovation, caring and commitment. Cchallenging and dynamic curriculum 2. Strive to provide cultural and ethnic diversity among staff • A successful school experience requires the to reflect the student population. that prepares them to succeed in a involvement of students, parents, caregivers, 3. Develop a systematic professional development plan that changing, global society by inspiring educators and the community. allows all staff to become outstanding educators. lifelong learning in a caring, collaborative • A safe, orderly and clean environment is essential 4. Develop programs for underachievers, at-risk, gifted and community. for teaching and learning. difficult students. • The district has the responsibility to strive for 5. Continue to develop and maintain a curriculum that exceeds excellence in academics, activities and athletics. state standards and an evaluation system that promotes • The district is responsible for providing excellence within the curriculum review plan. excellence in education within the fiscal resources 6. Provide technology upgrades with state-of-the-art equipment of the community. and provide staff development for its use in the classroom • Excellence in education requires a commitment to and ready access for the students. continuous improvement. 7. Analyze business practices to become more fiscally responsible.

1 he Central Dauphin School District is governed by a board of nine school Board of School Directors directors who are citizens of the school district and who are elected for T four-year terms on a staggered basis. The daily operations and management of the school district are performed by a central administrative staff which is led by the school district superintendent who is appointed by the Board of School Directors. Citizens are encouraged to attend Board meetings. Notice of the Board meeting dates, time and location is advertised to the public. The meetings are open to the public, and members of the public may address the Board in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board as follows: Meetings of the Board are open to the public and residents wishing to present any matter for Board consideration must notify the Board secretary prior to 9 a.m. on the day of the regular Board To Be Appointed Mrs. Helen Wagner Mr. Christian Malesic meeting. The Board reserves the right to limit discussion on any Region 2 Vice President Region 3 items by a member of the public. At all regular meetings of the Term Expires 2007 Region 1 Term Expires 2007 Board, a maximum period of thirty (30) minutes shall be set aside Term Expires 2007 for questions or comments from interested citizens. (Central Dauphin School District Policy Manual) SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

The following School Board meetings begin at 7 p.m. and are held in the Lecture Hall of the Central Dauphin East High School. July 16, 2007 November 12, 2007 March 10, 2008 August 6, 2007 December 3, 2007 April 7, 2008 August 20, 2007 December 17, 2007 April 21, 2008 Mr. Jeffrey McGuire Mr. Justin McShane Mr. A.J. Sallusti September 10, 2007 January 2, 2008 May 5, 2008 Region 2 Region 2 Region 1 September 24, 2007 January 23, 2008 May 19, 2008 Term Expires 2007 Term Expires 2009 Term Expires 2009 October 8, 2007 February 11, 2008 June 9, 2008 October 22, 2007 February 25, 2008 June 23, 2008 PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS

PAC meetings will be held in the Board Room of the Administration Building during the 2007-08 school year. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. September 25, 2007 February 21, 2008 October 25, 2007 April 17, 2008 November 29, 2007 May 22, 2008 January 24, 2008

Mrs. Kathy Stone Mr. Ford Thompson Mr. Ed Troxell WEBSITE Region 3 Region 3 Region 1 Term Expires 2009 Term Expires 2007 Term Expires 2009 Board policies and the Student Code of Conduct are available for review Region 1: Township of Swatara, Borough of Paxtang. online at www.cdschools.org. Parents may request a hard copy of a Region 2: Borough of Penbrook, Township of Middle Paxton, Borough of Dauphin, policy or the Code of Conduct booklet by contacting the attending Township of Lower Paxton (Election Precincts #1, #2, #6, #8, #10, #11, #14, #17, #18, #19). school or district office. Region 3: Township of West Hanover, Township of Lower Paxton (Election Precincts #3, #4, #5, #7, #9, #12, #13, #15, #16, #20). 2 Did You Know . . . Schedule at a Glance From the • Central Dauphin School District is a dynamic, ...... First Student Day suburban community of approximately 84,600 August 27 Superintendent residents with a current student population of September 3...... Labor Day Holiday (No School) 11,993. 13 ...... Teacher Inservice (No School)/ Swap Day On behalf of the • The school district is the 16th largest school district in Pennsylvania and is the largest of October 4...... Student 2-Hour Late Arrival Board, administration the 10 school districts located in Dauphin (Teacher Inservice) and staff, I want to County. 8...... Teacher Inservice (No School) welcome back the • The professional staff number nearly 925 profes- November 6...... Elementary Conferences (Act 80) families that have sionals and 700 additional employees, including (No School Elementary & Middle; been with us and part-time workers. High School in Session) extend a warm 8...... Kindergarten Conferences (Act 80) • Central Dauphin School District encompasses 22...... Thanksgiving Holiday (No School) welcome to those of an area of 118.2 square miles and is comprised 23-26 ...... Fall Break(No School) you who will be of three boroughs (Dauphin, Paxtang and December 22-31 ...... Winter Break (No School) joining our district Penbrook) and four townships (Lower Paxton, this year. The Middle Paxton, Swatara and West Hanover). January 1...... Winter Break (No School) 21...... Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School) administration, • Our students attend one of 13 elementary 31 ...... Kindergarten Conferences (Act 80) Dr. John A. Scola professional staff, and schools (kindergarten-grade 5), four middle February 1...... Elementary Conferences (Act 80) Superintendent support staff have schools (grades 6-8) and two high schools (grades 9-12). (No School Elementary & Middle; worked diligently High School in Session) throughout the summer in preparation for the • Students are transported by the district’s own 7...... Student 2-Hour Late Arrival arrival of our approximately 12,000 students. transportation system which includes over 140 (Teacher Inservice) buses that travel approximately 1.8 million 15 ...... Holiday (No School, Make-Up Day) This year is especially exciting as we will conclude miles per year or about 8,000 miles per school 18 ...... President’s Day Holiday (No School) the renovations of the four middle schools and day. March 20...... Spring Break (Make-Up Day) move the sixth grades back to their newly • Up to 86% of Central Dauphin School District 21 ...... Spring Break renovated classrooms. students seek higher education. 24...... Spring Break (Make-Up Day) April 22...... Teacher Inservice (No School) This calendar will provide you with valuable May 23...... Holiday (No School, Make-Up Day) information about the Central Dauphin School Student Days 26...... Memorial Day Holiday (No School) District. Please take a moment of your time to Kdg. Elem. Sec. Teacher June 3...... CDEHS Graduation familiarize yourself with its contents. If you have August 5 5 5 8 4...... CDHS Graduation additional questions, please do not hesitate to September 18 18 18 19 5...... Last Student Day contact the building principals or the October 22 22 22 23 10 ...... Last Teacher Day administrative offices. Additionally, please visit November 19* 19* 19* 19 December 15 15 15 15 our website at www.cdschools.org for a January 21* 21* 21* 21 comprehensive view of the district. February 19* 19* 19* 19 Make-Up Days March 18 18 18 18 April 21 21 21 22 1st–February 15 3rd–March 24 6th–June 9 On behalf of our entire educational family, May 20 20 20 20 2nd–March 20 4th–May 23 7th–June 10 “Welcome” to the Central Dauphin School District. June 4 4 4 7 5th–June 6 TOTAL 182* 182* 182* 191 *Includes Act 80 days. 3 Central Dauphin School District Directory Administration Building

600 Rutherford Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109 • Central Telephone Number 545-4703 • FAX 657-4999 • www.cdschools.org Dr. John A. Scola ...... Superintendent ...... Ext. 202 Mr. Gilbert Tunney ...... Director of Buildings & Grounds ...... Ext. 225 Mrs. Robin Malloy ...... Board Secretary ...... Ext. 202 Mr. Kenneth Dietz ...... Asst. Director of Buildings & Grounds . . . .Ext. 210 Mr. Richard Miller ...... Assistant Superintendent ...... Ext. 209 Mr. James Morrissey . . . . . Director of Cafeteria Services ...... Ext. 237 Mrs. Shannon Kuntz . . . . . Director of Public Relations Mr. Matthew Sinopoli . . . . Director of Technology Services ...... Ext. 285 & Community Development ...... Ext. 217 Mr. Dennis Neill ...... Manager Network Services/Operations . . . Ext. 251 Mrs. Irene O’Neill ...... Graphic Services/District Website ...... Ext. 250 Mrs. Margaret Auten . . . . Director of Pupil Services ...... Ext. 212 Mrs. Karen McConnell . . . Business Manager ...... Ext. 206 Mrs. Lauretta Pollock . . . Child Accounting/Central Registration . . . Ext. 224 Mr. Robert Horney ...... Assistant Business Manager ...... Ext. 231 Mrs. Janet M. McCauslin . Director of Special Education ...... Ext. 269 Mrs. Crystal George . . . . . Accounts Receivable/Tax Office ...... Ext. 239 Mr. Gregory C. McCurdy . . Supervisor of Special Education/Sec...... Ext. 273 Dr. Christine Lay ...... Director of Curriculum & Instruction . . . . . Ext. 204 Mrs. Tamara C. Duff . . . . . Supervisor of Special Education/Sec...... Ext. 276 Mrs. Linda Hadley ...... Director of Human Resources/ Dr. Linda M. Boland ...... Supervisor of Special Education/Elem. . . . Ext. 267 Classified ...... Ext. 262 Mrs. Karen L. Eppinger . . . Supervisor of Special Education/Elem. . . . Ext. 278 Mrs. Cindy Radich ...... Director of Human Resources/ Ms. Karen Bozich ...... Social Worker ...... Ext. 291 Professional ...... Ext. 259 Mrs. Nicole Corl ...... Social Worker ...... Ext. 268 Mr. Joseph Bressi ...... District Athletic Director ...... Ext. 253 Foundation for the Central Dauphin Schools ...... Ext. 209 Schools CENTRAL DAUPHIN HIGH SCHOOL CENTRAL DAUPHIN EAST HIGH SCHOOL 437 Piketown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112 • Office 703-5360 626 Rutherford Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109 • Office 541-1662 Mrs. Carol Johnson ...... Principal ...... 703-5360 Mr. Todd Neuhard ...... Principal ...... 541-1662 Ms. Kristin Herb ...... Assistant Principal ...... 703-5360 Ms. Karen Calloway ...... 9th Grade Academy Principal ...... 541-1662 Mr. Mickey Termin ...... Assistant Principal ...... 703-5360 Mr. Scott Campbell ...... Assistant Principal ...... 541-1662 Mr. David Wright ...... Assistant Principal ...... 703-5360 Mr. Gregory Goldthorp . . . . . Assistant Principal/Athletic Director . . 541-1662 TBA ...... Assistant Principal ...... 703-5360 Mr. Erick Valentin ...... Assistant Principal ...... 541-1662 Ms. Dawna Baker ...... School Counselor ...... 703-5361 Ms. Nicole Bates ...... School Counselor ...... 541-1662 Mrs. Angela Cuevas ...... School Counselor ...... 703-5361 Ms. Shawnette Brandt ...... School Counselor ...... 541-1662 Mrs. Mary Ellen Monos ...... School Counselor ...... 703-5361 Mrs. Leslie Zeiders-Knouse . . School Counselor ...... 541-1662 Ms. Kristi Niebel ...... School Counselor ...... 703-5361 Ms. Kristie Markel ...... School Counselor ...... 541-1662 Mr. Kurtis Terry ...... School Counselor ...... 703-5361 TBA ...... School Counselor ...... 541-1662 Mrs. Sonnie Smith ...... Guidance Secretary ...... 703-5361 Mrs. Nancy Stammel ...... Guidance Secretary ...... 541-1662 Mrs. Amy Creasy ...... Nurse ...... 703-5360 Mrs. Mary Ann Williams . . . . . Nurse ...... 541-1662 Mrs. Leslie Wadsworth ...... Nurse ...... 703-5360 Ms. Sherry Conway ...... Home and School Visitor ...... 541-1662 Mrs. Andrea Iskric ...... Home and School Visitor ...... 703-5360 Mrs. Louise Boland ...... Secretary ...... 541-1662 Mrs. Cindy Craig ...... Secretary ...... 703-5360 4 CENTRAL DAUPHIN MIDDLE SCHOOL 4600 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17109 • Office 540-4606 Elementary Schools Mr. James Miller ...... Principal ...... 540-4606 Mr. Wade Hunt ...... Assistant Principal ...... 540-4606 CHAMBERS HILL . . 6450 Chambers Hill Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17111 • 561-1655 Ms. Sue MacDonald ...... School Counselor ...... 540-4606 Mr. Steven Epstein, Principal Ms. Cindy Marsh ...... School Counselor ...... 540-4606 Mrs. Drena Keane, Secretary Ms. Christy Gibson ...... Guidance Secretary ...... 540-4606 Mrs. Kelly Baum ...... Nurse ...... 540-4606 E.H. PHILLIPS . . . . . 100 Oakmont Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17109 • 657-3203 Mrs. Cheryl Barner ...... Secretary ...... 540-4606 Ms. Deborah Gould Stover, Principal Mrs. Barbara Straw ...... Secretary ...... 540-4606 Mrs. Sandra Kanovich, Secretary CENTRAL DAUPHIN EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL LAWNTON ...... 4400 Franklin St., Harrisburg, PA 17111 • 558-9430 628 Rutherford Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109 • Office 545-4709 Ms. Erika Willis, Principal Dr. Robert Holbrook ...... Principal ...... Ext. 349 Mrs. Leann Lamparter, Secretary Mrs. Christine Schell ...... Assistant Principal ...... Ext. 348 LINGLESTOWN . . . . 1044 N. Mountain Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17112 • 657-3211 Mrs. Tove Challenger ...... School Counselor ...... Ext. 344 Ms. Mary Dougherty, Principal Ms. Lois Wald ...... School Counselor ...... Ext. 345 Mrs. Diane Green, Secretary Mrs. Mindy Zellers ...... Guidance Secretary ...... Ext. 346 Mrs. Lee Ann Blatt ...... Nurse ...... Ext. 338 MIDDLE PAXTON . . 931 Peter’s Mountain Rd., Dauphin, PA 17018 • 921-8951 Mrs. Dorothy Dimoff ...... Secretary ...... Ext. 341 Mrs. Carol Lopez, Principal Mrs. Karen McDonald ...... Secretary ...... Ext. 340 Mrs. Debra Shickley, Secretary MOUNTAIN VIEW . . 400 Gibbel Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17112 • 657-8585 LINGLESTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL Mr. Paul Clifford, Principal 1200 North Mountain Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112 • Office 657-3060 Ms. Lori Trout, Secretary Mr. Kenneth Miller ...... Principal ...... 657-3060 TBA ...... Assistant Principal ...... 657-3060 NORTH SIDE ...... 4520 N. Devonshire Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17109 • 657-3201 Mr. Vernon Heim ...... School Counselor ...... 657-3060 Dr. Mary Nardo, Principal Mrs. Kathleen Geissler ...... School Counselor ...... 657-3060 Mr. Steven Epstein, Assistant Principal Mrs. Lori McHugh ...... Guidance Secretary ...... 657-3060 Mrs. Pat Gliem, Secretary Ms. Deloris Luetchford ...... Nurse ...... 657-3060 Mrs. Jane Carnell ...... Secretary ...... 657-3060 PAXTANG ...... 3530 Rutherford St., Harrisburg, PA 17111 • 561-1781 Mrs. Diane Ehrenfeld ...... Secretary ...... 657-3060 Mr. Robert Stewart, Principal Mrs. Cindy Ryan, Secretary SWATARA MIDDLE SCHOOL PAXTONIA ...... 6135 Jonestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17112 • 657-3202 1101 Highland Street, Oberlin, PA 17113 • Office 939-9363 Mr. Tom Toone, Principal Mr. Michael A. P. Jordan . . . . . Principal ...... 939-9363 Mr. Stan Roesch, Assistant Principal Ms. Ashley Coates ...... Assistant Principal ...... 939-9363 Mrs. Connie Cassel, Secretary Mrs. Stacey Rossi ...... School Counselor ...... 939-9363 Miss Victoria Reale ...... School Counselor ...... 939-9363 RUTHERFORD . . . . . 6500 Clearfield St., Harrisburg, PA 17111 • 561-1990 Mrs. Donna Bahoric ...... Guidance Secretary ...... 939-9363 Mr. Robert Miller, Principal Mrs. Marianne Zurich ...... Nurse ...... 939-9363 Mrs. Yvonne Cody, Secretary Mrs. Nicole Smith ...... Secretary ...... 939-9363 SOUTH SIDE ...... 4525 Union Deposit Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17111 • 657-3204 Mr. Shane Hotchkiss, Principal Transportation Center Mrs. Stephanie Bruno, Assistant Principal 714 Rutherford Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109 • 541-0680 Mrs. Yvonne Dunst, Secretary Mr. James Omslaer ...... Director of Transportation ...... Ext. 287 TRI-COMMUNITY . . 255 Cypress St., Bressler, PA 17113 • 939-9591 Mrs. Sharon Blust ...... Secretary ...... Ext. 287 TBA, Principal Mrs. Judy Canfield ...... Routing ...... Ext. 281 Ms. Mary Kepp, Secretary Ms. Mary Ann Noullet ...... AM Dispatch ...... Ext. 245 Mr. Keith Minner ...... PM Dispatch ...... Ext. 243 WEST HANOVER . . 7740 Manor Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17112 • 657-3210 Mr. Lewis Correale III, Principal Mrs. Sherry Shuller, Secretary 5 Directions to

Administration Building District Buildings North Side Elementary

(Numbers in parentheses key to map below.)

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: CHAMBERS HILL ELEMENTARY (20): 6450 Chambers Hill Rd. – from I-283 follow directions Chambers Hill Elementary toward Hershey, turn right at traffic signal at Mushroom Hill Rd., turn right on Chambers Paxtang Elementary Hill Rd. 1/8 mile. E.H. PHILLIPS ELEMENTARY (10): 100 Oakmont Rd. – from Rte. 22 – south on Prince St., turn right on Locust Ln. to light, left on Rutherford Rd. (one block) to left Garden Ln. Follow “T,” make left to Oakmont, turn right to school. LAWNTON ELEMENTARY (17): 4400 Franklin St. – from the intersection of Rte. 283 and Derry St. – follow Derry St. east to 44th St., turn left on 44th St. and proceed two blocks to E.H. Phillips Elementary Lawnton Elementary School. Paxtonia Elementary LINGLESTOWN ELEMENTARY (4): 1044 N. Mountain Rd. – from I-81 use Linglestown exit, north 3/4 mile on Mountain Rd. From Rte. 22 – north one mile on Mountain Rd. MIDDLE PAXTON ELEMENTARY (1): 931 Peter’s Mountain Rd., Dauphin – west on Rte. 322 toward Dauphin, right onto Rte. 225 north for one mile. School is on right. MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY (6): 400 Gibbel Rd. – from I-81 use Paxtonia exit, south on N. Mountain Rd. to first right turn (Ridgeview Rd.), follow Ridgeview to stop sign, turn right Lawnton Elementary on Lockwillow Ave., one block, turn left on Freedom St., go one block to stop sign, turn right Rutherford Elementary onto Gibbel Rd. School is on left. NORTH SIDE ELEMENTARY (8): 4520 N. Devonshire Rd. – from I-83 exit Colonial Park (Rte. 22), east to traffic signal, left on Colonial Rd. to Devonshire Rd. (1/4 mile), right to school. PAXTANG ELEMENTARY (18): 3530 Rutherford St. – from Derry St., two blocks north on Swan St. From Progress Ave. – two blocks east on Rutherford St. PAXTONIA ELEMENTARY (7): 6135 Jonestown Rd. – from I-81 use Paxtonia exit, cross Rte. Linglestown Elementary 22 to Old Jonestown Rd. (one block). Turn left to school. From Rte. 22 – south on Mountain South Side Elementary Rd. at traffic signal to Old Jonestown Rd. (one block), left to school (two blocks). PAXTONIA GARAGE (7): In back of Paxtonia Elementary School on Nyes Rd. RUTHERFORD ELEMENTARY (19): 6500 Clearfield St. – one block north of Derry St. at 65th St. SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY (16): 4525 Union Deposit Rd. – from I-83 exit east on Union Deposit Rd., 1/2 mile to school. Middle Paxton Elementary Tri-Community Elementary TRI-COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY (22): 255 Cypress St. – from Eisenhower Blvd. turn right at traffic signal (Rte. 441), one mile bear left at “square” onto Main St., one mile turn right on Cypress St. WEST HANOVER ELEMENTARY (3): 7740 Manor Dr. – seven miles east of Harrisburg on Rte. 22. From I-81 north – use Paxtonia exit, left at traffic signal (Rte. 22), three miles east to school. From I-81 south – use Hershey (Rte. 39 south) exit, one mile to Rte. 22, turn right one mile to school on right. Mountain View Elementary West Hanover Elementary Central Dauphin Middle Central Dauphin East Middle Linglestown Middle Swatara Middle

SECONDARIES: CENTRAL DAUPHIN HIGH (2): 437 Piketown Rd. – from I-81, use Linglestown exit, north 1 mile on Mountain Rd., right on Linglestown Rd., one mile turn right on Piketown Rd., entrance on left. CENTRAL DAUPHIN EAST HIGH (14): 626 Rutherford Rd. – use Administration Building directions. CENTRAL DAUPHIN MIDDLE (9): 4600 Locust Ln. – from I-83, exit at Colonial Park (Rte. 22) continue east to traffic signal at District Buildings Houcks Rd., turn south on Houcks Rd. 1/4 mile. 1. Middle Paxton CENTRAL DAUPHIN EAST MIDDLE (12): 628 Rutherford Rd. – Elementary use Administration Building directions. 2. Central Dauphin High DAUPHIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL (11): From the intersection of 3. West Hanover Elementary 283 and Union Deposit Rd., follow Union Deposit Rd. east to Rutherford Rd. 4. Linglestown Elementary (second traffic light at Transportation Department). Turn left on Rutherford Rd. 5. Linglestown Middle and proceed to Locust Ln. (first traffic light), turn right on Locust Ln. and travel 6. Mountain View approximately one mile to the Dauphin County Technical School on the right. Elementary LINGLESTOWN MIDDLE (5): 1200 N. Mountain Rd. – from I-81 use Linglestown exit, north 7. Paxtonia Elementary 3/4 mile on Mountain Rd. From Rte. 22 – north one mile on Mountain Rd. 8. North Side Elementary 9. Central Dauphin Middle SWATARA MIDDLE (21): 1101 Highland St. – from Eisenhower Blvd. turn right at traffic signal (Rte. 441), one mile on Highland St., school on right. 10. E.H. Phillips Elementary 11. Dauphin County OTHER DISTRICT BUILDINGS: Technical School 12. Central Dauphin East ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (13): 600 Rutherford Rd. – from I-83 use Union Middle Deposit Rd. exit, east to second traffic signal, left on Rutherford Rd. for 1/4 mile. From Rte. 22 – south at Prince Street to Locust Ln., right to traffic signal, left to 13. Administration Building 600 Rutherford Rd. 14. Central Dauphin East High 15. Transportation Center 714 Rutherford Rd. – same directions as Administration Building. TRANSPORTATION CENTER (15): 16. South Side Elementary 17. Lawnton Elementary 18. Paxtang Elementary 19. Rutherford Elementary 20. Chambers Hill Elementary 21. Swatara Middle 22. Tri-Community Central Dauphin High Central Dauphin East High Elementary 7 ABBREVIATIONS

ACDA American Choral Directors NMSQT National Merit Scholarship Association Qualifying Test ASVAB Armed Services Vocational NS North Side Elementary Aptitude Battery PAC Parent Advisory Committee CDHS Central Dauphin High PMEA Pennsylvania Music CDMS Central Dauphin Middle Educators Association CH Chambers Hill Elementary PSAT Preliminary Scholastic DCMEA Dauphin County Music Aptitude Test Educator’s Association PSSA Pennsylvania System of EHP E.H. Phillips Elementary School Assessment EHS Central Dauphin East High PTA Parent-Teacher Association EMS Central Dauphin East Middle PTO Parent-Teacher ESL English as Second Organization Language PTSO Parent-Teacher-Student HACC Harrisburg Area Organization Community College PXG Paxtang Elementary LFS Learning Focused Schools PXT Paxtonia Elementary LIN Linglestown Elementary RFD Rutherford Elementary LMS Linglestown Middle SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test LWN Lawnton Elementary SMS Swatara Middle MDS Multiple Disabilities SS South Side Elementary Support Tri-C Tri-Community Elementary MP Middle Paxton Elementary Tri-M Modern Music Masters MPSA Middle Paxton School WH West Hanover Elementary Association WVU West Virginia University MV Mountain View Elementary August 2007 October 2007 S M T W TH F S S MTWTHFS 1 2 34 123456 Stephanie Oberman, CDMS, 5 6 7 8 91011 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 grade 7 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Rachel Bradley, CDHS, grade 12 26 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30 31 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

FIRST 26 STUDENT DAY27 28 29 3031 1

DIBELS Benchmarks LWN Back to School Night DIBELS Benchmarks DIBELS Benchmarks 7 PM DIBELS Benchmarks August 2007. . . Welcome Back LABOR DAY 2 Schools Closed 34567 8

CDMS PTA Meeting 6:30 PM DIBELS Benchmarks CDMS Fundraiser Assembly LMS Magazine Campaign CDHS Alumni Assoc. Breakfast Begins CH Back to School Night 7 PM @ Skyline Family CDHS Alumni Assoc. Mtg. DIBELS Benchmarks MPSA Meeting 7 PM Restaurant 9 AM @ Gander Mtn. 7 PM PXT Ice Cream Social NS PTA Meeting 7 PM DIBELS Benchmarks DIBELS Benchmarks 6:30-8:30 PM RFD Fall Fundraiser Begins EMS Magazine Campaign EHP Open House 6:30 PM (Rain date 9/28) SS PTA Meeting 6 PM Begins LIN Open House 7 PM SMS Back to School Dance WH PTA Meeting 7 PM SS Back to School Night 7 PM LIN PTO Fundraiser Begins 7-9 PM

4Sight Testing ROSH TEACHER ROSH Instrument INSERVICE HASHANAH 4Sight Testing HASHANAH Demo for Parents10 Begins at Sundown Schools Closed 9 @ Rutherford 7 PM District College Fair11@ 12 1314 15 for Students CH PTO Meeting 7 PM EHS 6-8 PM NS Back to School Night EHP PTO Meeting 7 PM ROSH HASHANAH 6:30 PM EHS Ring Orders 3-6 PM PXG PTO Meeting at 7 PM PXT Back to School Night Instrument Demo for Parents (K-2) 7 PM @ Mt. View 7 PM 4Sight Testing School Board Meeting @ LMS PTO Meeting 7 PM EHS Ring Orders @ Lunches ACT Testing @ EHS Lecture Hall 7 PM LWN PTO Meeting 6:30 PM & 3-6 PM 4Sight Testing EHS 7:30 AM TRI-C Spirit Sale MP Back to School Night 7 PM SS Kindergarten Back to Used Instrument Sale MV Skating Party 4:30-7 PM WH Kids Stuff Books PXT Back to School Night School Night 7 PM 4Sight Testing Consignments Accepted @ Used Instrument Sale @ (Begins 9/10- Ends 9/21) (3-5) 7 PM WH Back to School Night CDHS PTSO Meeting 7 PM EHS Cafeteria 6:30-8 PM EHS Cafeteria 9-12 PM

YOM KIPPUR YOM KIPPUR 4Sight Testing Begins at CDMS Back to Sundown 16 17School Night 6:30 18 PM 19 2021 22 CDHS Senior Portraits @ Back Gym 2:45-9 PM 4Sight Testing EHS Ring Orders @ Lunches LMS Magazine Campaign EMS PTO Meeting 7 PM 4Sight Testing Ends LFS Strategies II (6-12) EMS Magazine Campaign PXG Back to School Night MV Open House 7 PM Ends 7 PM RFD PTO Meeting 7 PM 4Sight Testing LMS Activity Fair & Back to 4Sight Testing CDHS Senior Portraits @ TRI-C PTA Meeting 6:15 PM CDHS Senior Portraits @ School Night 7 PM CDHS Hall of Fame 7 PM NS Family Picnic 5-7 PM Back Gym 2:45-9 PM TRI-C Back To School Night Back Gym 2:45-9 PM SMS Back to School Night EMS School Pictures CDHS Band-A-Rama @ SS Skating Party 3-5 PM SMS PTA Fundraiser Begins 7 PM LFS Strategies II (6-12) 6 PM LIN Fundraiser Ends Landis Field 7 PM

FIRST DAY SUKKOT SUKKOT OF AUTUMN Begins at 23 24 25Sundown 26 27 28 29

CDHS Homecoming Dance LFS Strategies II (K-5) CDHS Back to School Night 7:30-10:30 PM LMS Individual Student Activities 6 PM CDHS Pigskin Preview @ Picture Day Visit Classes 7 PM CDHS Alumni Assoc. 2nd Landis Field 7 PM MV Co-Op Meeting 6:30 PM EHS NHS Induction @ Annual Homecoming Event EHS Hall of Fame 30 LFS Strategies II (K-5) SMS Fall Picture Day Auditorium SMS Citizen of the Month TRI-C Fall Festival School Board Meeting @ PAC Meeting @ Board Room WH Ice Cream Social: Assembly 11 AM-2 PM NS Skating Party 4:30-6:30 PM EHS Lecture Hall 7 PM 7 PM Cold Stone Creamery SMS Progress Reports (Rain date Oct. 6) 9 September 2007 SM TWTHF S 1 2345678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

November 2007 SM TWTHF S 123 4 5 6 78910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Anastasia Nikolaeva, EHS, grade 10 Ashwini Palande, EHS, grade 11 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

2 HOUR DELAYED START TIME FOR eminder: 1234STUDENTS 5 6 R Teacher Inservice

CDHS Alumni Assoc. Breakfast @ Skyline Family EHS Senior Recognition Restaurant 9 AM Update your Cafeteria EMS Back to School Night Curriculum Committee EMS Book Fair 7 PM Point-of-Sale Account with Meeting @ Board Room CDHS Alumni Assoc. Mtg. cash or check made Inductee EMS Book Fair 7 PM @ Gander Mtn. 7 PM payable to the school your MPSA Meeting 7 PM NS PTA Meeting 7 PM EMS Book Fair EHS Back to School Night RFD Movie Night 6:30 PM child attends. PXG PTO Meeting 7 PM SS PTA Meeting 7 PM MP Grandparents Day 6:45 PM SAT Testing @ PXT PTA Meeting 7 PM WH PTA Meeting 7 PM WH School Pictures EMS Book Fair EMS Book Fair EHS 7:30 AM COLUMBUS DAY Teacher Inservice 7 Schools Closed 89 10 1112 13 for Students

CDMS PTA Meeting 6:30 PM CDHS Senior Night Emotional Support EHP PTO Meeting 7 PM Department Discussion EMS Book Fair Series @ EHS Lecture Hall CH Dads & Donuts 8:15-8:45 AM LMS PTO Meeting 7 PM 4:30-6 PM EMS Book Fair EMS Book Fair MV Fund Raiser Kickoff EMS Book Fair LIN PTO Spirit Wear Sale MPSA Family Night School Board Meeting @ PXT Kids Stuff Book Sale SMS 8th Grade Vo-Tech Tour CDHS PTSO Meeting 7 PM Begins Rollerskating 6-8 PM EHS Lecture Hall 7 PM Begins SS Picture Day EMS Book Fair NS Bingo 6:30 PM

CH Scholastic Book Fair 14 15 16(Oct. 17-24) 17 1819 20 LIN Dads & Donuts CDHS Choir & Orchestra 8:15-8:45 AM Rehearsal 6:30 PM LWN Donuts for Dad 7:45-8:45 AM LIN Dads & Donuts MP Book Fair 8:15-8:45 AM CH Fall Festival PSAT/NMSQT Testing MP Book Fair EHS Homecoming LWN PTO Meeting 6:30 PM EMS PTO Meeting 7 PM @ EHS 8 AM NS Dads & Donuts 8-8:45 AM MP Book Fair RFD PTO Meeting 7 PM LIN Dads & Donuts SS Kindergarten Intro to SMS PTA Meeting 7 PM NS Dads & Donuts 8-8:45 AM 8:15-8:45 AM Phonology 7 PM PXT Dads & Donuts 8-8:45 AM TRI-C Spirit Sale Ends Special Education Parent WH Dads & Donuts CDHS PSAT/NMSQT 7:45 AM October 15-19 National TRI-C PTA Fall Fundraiser MP Book Fair Meeting 7-8:30 PM @ EHS WH October Family Fun Night PXT Kids Stuff Book Sale Ends CDHS Marching Band Dillsburg School Lunch Week Begins TRI-C PTA Meeting 6:30 PM Lecture Hall 6:30 PM WH Dads & Donuts Parade

CH Fall Holiday Party 2:40-3:30 PM 21 22 23 24 25LIN PTO Fall 26 27 CDMS PTA Sub Sandwich Sale Festival 7-8:30 PM CDHS Choir & Orchestra Fall CDHS Choir & Orchestra Fall LIN PTO Spirit Wear Sale Ends Concert 7:30 PM CDHS Choir & Orchestra Fall Concert 7:30 PM Mansfield Young Concert 7:30 PM Men’s Choral Festival LFS Strategies I (K-5) PAC Meeting @ Board Room PSSA Math, Reading & PSSA Math, Reading & Life Skills Support Parent LFS Strategies I (K-5) 7 PM Writing Assessment Writing Assessment Meeting @ NS 6-7:30 PM PSSA Math, Reading & PSSA Math, Reading & Grade 12 - Retest Grade 12 - Retest PSSA Math, Reading & Writing Assessment Writing Assessment SMS Citizen of the Month Grade 12 - Retest Grade 12 - Retest Assembly School Board Meeting @ Writing Assessment SMS Halloween Dance 7-9 PM EHS Lecture Hall 7 PM Grade 12 - Retest SS Book Fair SS Book Fair October 22-26 SS Book Fair SS Book Fair SS Book Fair TRI-C Book Fair (School Hours) TRI-C Book Fair (School Hours) PMEA District 7 Chorus Red Ribbon Week SS Chili Cook TRI-C Book Fair (School Hours) TRI-C Book Fair (School Hours) TRI-C Fall Fundraiser Ends WH Fall Fundraiser Begins TRI-C Book Fair (School Hours) Auditions

HALLOWEEN CDHS National 28 29 30 Honor Society 31 Induction 7 PM EHS Select Choirs/Concert Band/Wind Ensemble Concert 7:30 PM LFS Strategies I (6-12) PSSA Math, Reading & Writing Check with your child’s EHS Symphonic Band & Assessment Orchestra Concert Grade 12 - Retest school for date & time of 7:30 PM SMS 6th Grade Team holiday parties. LFS Strategies I (6-12) Reward Day No educational trips will be SMS Newspaper 1st Edition approved during PSSA PSSA Math, Reading & PSSA Math, Reading & End of First Marking Period LWN PTO Pool Party Writing Assessment Writing Assessment testing dates. 6:15-8:45 PM Grade 12 - Retest Grade 12 - Retest 11 Brenna Six, LMS, grade 8 Kelly Lam, SMS, grade 8 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Board policies and the October 2007 December 2007 Student Code of Conduct November is: American Indian SM TWTHF S SM TWTHF S are available for review 1 2 3 online at www.cdschools. Heritage Month 1 23456 1 org. Parents may request a PSSA Math, Reading & 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 5678 hard copy of a policy or the Writing Assessment 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Code of Conduct booklet by Grade 12 - Retest 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 contacting the attending SMS 8th Grade Team school or district office. Reward Day 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 District Financial Aid Night @ CDHS Auditorium 7 PM SMS PTA Sponsored Teacher CDHS “Keynotes” Marching 30 31 Sports schedules are PSSA Math, Reading & Appreciation Breakfast Band Concert 7 PM available online. Hard Writing Assessment SS Game Night 7 PM CDHS Marching Band copies are available in the Grade 12 - Retest Sweet Soundsations Festival Keynotes Concert 7 PM school offices and the @ CDHS SAT Testing @ district office. SMS 7th Grade Team Reward Day Concert 4:30 PM EHS 7:30 AM STANDARD TIME ELEMENTARY Autism Parent Meeting KINDERGARTEN CONFERENCES @ MV Elem. Library CONFERENCES BEGINS Schools Closed for 6-7 PM (Set Clocks 4 5678Elementary & Middle; CDHS Alumni Assoc. Breakfast 9 10 BACK One Hour) CH PTO Meeting 7 PM HS in Session @ Skyline Family Rest. 9 AM CH Hero’s Luncheon CDHS Alumni Assoc. Mtg. LIN Book Fair ELECTION DAY DCMEA Elementary and Jr. High Curriculum Committee Meeting @ Gander Mtn. 7 PM MPSA Meeting 7 PM Orchestra Auditions @ CDHS @ Board Room 7 PM CDHS Fall Play 7:30 PM MS Honors Band Rehearsal 6:30 PM EHS ASVAB Testing @EHS 8 AM LIN Book Fair Emotional Support Dept. CDHS PTSO Meeting 7 PM @ EMS 7-9 PM MV Book Fair Discussion Series @ EHS LIN Book Fair Ends NS Book Fair MV Bake & Sub Sale Lecture Hall 4:30-6 PM MV Book Fair NS Book Fair PXG PTO Meeting at 7 PM LIN Book Fair NS Book Fair CDHS Fall Play 7:30 PM CDHS Fall Play 1 PM & NS PTA Meeting 7 PM MV Book Fair 7:30 PM PXT PTA Meeting 7 PM RFD Chuck E. Cheese Family NIght NS Night of Scientific Discovery NS Book Fair WH Bake & Sub Sale NS Book Fair LWN PTO Skating Party LIN Skating Party WH Book Fair WH PTA Meeting 7 PM WH Book Fair 7-9 PM PXT Book Fair 4:15-6:15 PM 4:30-6:30 PM WH Fall Fundraiser Ends WH Book Fair WH Reflections Family Night WH Book Fair WH Book Fair MV Skating Party 4:30-7 PM VETERANS DAY11 12 13 14 1516 17 ACDA Young Men’s/Women’s ACDA Young Choir @ Bloomsburg CD Concert Bands Dress Men’s/Women’s Choir @ University Rehearsal 7-9 PM CD Concert Bands Bloomsburg University CDHS Four Diamonds Mini-Thon LWN PTO Meeting 6:30 PM Fall Concert 7:30 PM EHS Fall Play @ Auditorium Begins 6 PM-6 AM Nov. 11-17 American MS Honors Band Rehearsal EHP PTO Meeting 7 PM 7:30 PM EHS Fall Play @ Auditorium Education Week @ EMS 7-9 PM LMS PTO Meeting 7 PM MP AEW Visitation 7:30 PM PXT Book Fair PXT Book Fair MP AEW Visitation 9:30 AM-2:30 PM EHS Holiday Craft Fair 9 AM- November 12-16 School School Board Meeting @ SS Breakfast Buddies MP AEW Visitation 9:30 AM-2:30 PM PXT Book Fair 3:30 PM Psychology Awareness EHS Lecture Hall 7 PM 7:45 AM 9:30 AM-2:30 PM PXT Book Fair SMS PTA Dance 7-9 PM WH Roller Skating Party Week WH 4th Grade Heritage Tea SS PTA Meeting PXT Book Fair SMS PTA Meeting 7 PM TRI-C Dads and Donuts 4:30-6:30 PM

THANKSGIVING FALL BREAK DAY Schools 18 19 20 21 Schools 22 Closed 23 24 Closed

CDHS Four Diamonds Mini-Thon EMS PTO Meeting 7 PM Ends 6 AM MS Honors Band Rehearsal MS Honors Band Festival PXT Roller Skating Party @ EMS 7-9 PM @ EMS, Concert 7:30 PM 4:30-6:30 PM RFD PTO Meeting 7 PM TRI-C PTA Meeting 6:30 PM

FALL BREAK der: Schools Remin 25 Closed 26 27 28 29 30

Update your Cafeteria Point-of-Sale Account with LFS Strategies II (K-12) cash or check made LIN Gifts for Giving (3-5) PXT Santa’s Workshop payable to the school your LFS Strategies II (K-12) 6:30-8 PM MV Co-Op Meeting 6:30 PM 6:30-8 PM child attends. LIN Gifts for Giving (K-2) PAC Meeting @ Board Room WH Holiday Shoppe 6:30-8 PM 7 PM 5:30-8:30 PM 13 Cheryl Hatalla, CDHS, grade 12

Kristyn Coutlangus, EHS, grade 12

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

r: Reminde 1 November 2007 January 2008 SM TWTHF S SM TWTHF S PMEA District 7 Band/ 123 12345 Orchestra Auditions @ 4 5 6 78910 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Update your Cafeteria Dallastown HS 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Point-of-Sale Account with (Snow Make-Up Dec. 8) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 cash or check made PXT Santa’s Workshop 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 payable to the school your 9:30-11 AM child attends. WH Holiday Shoppe 10 AM-12 PM HANUKKAH HANUKKAH HANUKKAH HANUKKAH HANUKKAH Begins at 2 3456Sundown 7 8

CDHS Alumni Assoc. Breakfast @ Skyline Family Restaurant 9 AM Emotional Support CDMS PTA Meeting 6:30 PM Department Discussion CDHS Alumni Assoc. Mtg. MPSA Meeting 7 PM MP Santa’s Workshop Series @ EHS Lecture Hall @ Gander Mtn. 7 PM PXG PTO Meeting at 7 PM MV Winter Concert 7 PM 4:30-6 PM MP Santa’s Workshop PXT PTA Meeting 7 PM SMS 7th & 8th Winter Concert MP Santa’s Workshop RFD Dads & Donuts 8:15 AM CH PTO Make It & Take It School Board Meeting @ 7 PM MP Winter Concert 7 PM SMS 6th Grade Winter Concert Night EHS Lecture Hall 7 PM SS PTA Meeting 7 PM RFD Winter Concert 7 PM 7 PM SMS Progress Reports TRI-C Breakfast with Santa HANUKKAH9 HANUKKAH 10 HANUKKAH11 HANUKKAH 12 1314 15

CDHS PTSO Meeting 7 PM CH Winter Concert 7 PM LMS Choir & Orchestra EHS Instrumental Holiday Concert 7 PM EHP Winter Concert 7 PM Concert 7:30 PM EMS 7th & 8th Grade Winter LWN Winter Concert 7 PM LIN Winter Concert LMS PTO Meeting 7 PM Concert 7:30 PM SS Choral Concert 7 PM @ LMS 7 PM PXT Winter Concert @ CDHS NS Winter Concert 7 PM SS Holiday Shop CDHS Jazz Dinner Dance LWN PTO Meeting 6:30 PM 7 PM SS Holiday Shop WH Christmas Around the 6-9 PM PXG Winter Concert 7 PM SS Holiday Shop TRI-C Winter Concert 7 PM World Program 7 PM SS Holiday Shop

WINTER WINTER BREAK BREAK 16 17 18 19 20Commences 21 FIRST DAY OF 22 at End of Workday WINTER EMS 6th Grade Winter Concert 7:30 PM EMS PTO Meeting 7 PM CDHS Music Assembly LFS Strategies I (K-12) CDHS Choir & Orchestras SS Holiday Shop @ Mall CDHS Choir/Orchestra SS Winter Instrumental CDHS Choir & Orchestra CH Winter Holiday Party Rehearsal 6:30 PM Concert 7 PM EHS Choral Holiday Concert Winter Concert 7:30 PM (2:40-3:30 PM) School Board Meeting @ TRI-C PTA Meeting 6:30 PM 7:30 PM SMS Citizen of the Month SMS 8th Grade vs. Staff EHS Lecture Hall 7 PM WH Winter Concert 7 PM LFS Strategies I (K-12) Assembly Basketball Game

WINTER WINTER CHRISTMAS WINTER WINTER WINTER WINTER BREAK BREAK DAY BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK 23 Schools 24 25Schools 26Schools 27Schools 28 29 WINTER Closed BREAK Closed Closed Closed Schools Closed KWANZAA BEGINS

WINTER WINTER BREAK BREAK 30 NEW YEAR’S 31 EVE PXT Ice Skating Party Schools Closed 4:15-6:15 PM 15 ABBREVIATIONS

Angelica Thompson, EMS, grade 8 ACDA American Choral Directors Association ASVAB Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery CDHS Central Dauphin High CDMS Central Dauphin Middle CH Chambers Hill Elementary DCMEA Dauphin County Music Educator’s Association EHP E.H. Phillips Elementary EHS Central Dauphin East High EMS Central Dauphin East Middle ESL English as Second Language HACC Harrisburg Area Community College LFS Learning Focused Schools LIN Linglestown Elementary LMS Linglestown Middle LWN Lawnton Elementary MDS Multiple Disabilities Support MP Middle Paxton Elementary MPSA Middle Paxton School Association MV Mountain View Elementary NMSQT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test NS North Side Elementary PAC Parent Advisory Committee PMEA Pennsylvania Music Educators Association PSAT Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test PSSA Pennsylvania System of School Assessment PTA Parent-Teacher Association PTO Parent-Teacher Organization PTSO Parent-Teacher-Student Organization PXG Paxtang Elementary PXT Paxtonia Elementary RFD Rutherford Elementary SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test SMS Swatara Middle SS South Side Elementary Tri-C Tri-Community Elementary Tri-M Modern Music Masters Taryn Bell-grade 11, Adam Pupo-grade 12, WH West Hanover Elementary WVU West Virginia University Spencer Vu-grade 10, EHS SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Board policies and the WINTER Student Code of Conduct BREAK are available for review online Schools Closed at www.cdschools.org. 1 2 3 4 5 Parents may request a hard NEW YEAR’S DAY copy of a policy or the Code of Conduct booklet by contacting the attending school or district office. CDHS Alumni Assoc. Breakfast DIBELS Benchmarks Sports schedules are @ Skyline Family PMEA District Jazz Band available online. Hard copies January is: Restaurant 9 AM CDHS Alumni Assoc. Mtg. Auditions @ are available in the school School Board School Board Meeting @ @ Gander Mtn. 7 PM Central York HS offices and the district office. Recognition Month PXT After School Clubs Begin EHS Lecture Hall 7 PM DIBELS Benchmarks (Make-Up Date Jan. 7) 6 789101211 CDHS Mid-Terms DCMEA Band Auditions @ Susquehanna 6:30 PM CDMS Band Rehearsal @ CDMS PTA Meeting 6:30 PM DIBELS Benchmarks CDHS Mid-Terms CDHS 6:30-8:30 PM DIBELS Benchmarks EHS Mid-Terms CDHS PTSO Meeting 7 PM CH PTO Meeting 7 PM EHP PTO Meeting 7 PM EHS Mid Term Exams DIBELS Benchmarks DIBELS Benchmarks DIBELS Benchmarks ESL Testing Emotional Support EHS Mid Term Exams ESL Testing LMS PTO Meeting 7 PM Department Discussion ESL Testing Series @ EHS Lecture ESL Testing PMEA District 7 Band @ TBA MPSA Meeting 7 PM NS PTA Meeting 7 PM Hall 4:30-6 PM PMEA District 7 Band @ TBA PXT Bingo Night for (K-2) MV Skating Party 4:30-7 PM PXG PTO Meeting 7 PM WH PTA Meeting 7 PM ESL Testing PXT After School Clubs 6-8 PM PMEA District 7 Band @ TBA

13 14 15 16EHS 8th Grade 1718 19 Parents/Students Course Selection @ EHS 7 PM CDMS PTA Social (Snow Make-Up Jan. 17) 6:30-8:30 PM ESL Testing ESL Testing CDHS 8th Grade LMS 7th & 8th Grade Band & LWN PTO Family Fun Night CDMS 6th Grade Concert @ Parents/Students Course Jazz Band Concert 7 PM 6-9 PM CDHS 6:30 PM CDMS 7th & 8th Grade Selection @ CDHS SMS PTA Meeting 7 PM PXT Bingo Night (3-5) ESL Testing Concert @CDHS 6:30 PM Auditorium 7 PM SMS 6th Grade Team 6-8 PM LWN PTO Meeting 6:30 PM EMS PTO Meeting 7 PM (Snow Make-Up Jan. 17) Reward Day SMS 7th Grade Team MV Spirit Sale Begins ESL Testing PXT Reflections Award SMS Newspaper 2nd Edition Reward Day RFD PTO Meeting 7 PM TRI-C PTA Meeting 6:30 PM Celebration 7 PM End of 2nd Marking Period SMS PTA Dance 7-9 PM

MARTIN LUTHER KING 20 JR.’S 21 22 23 2425 26 HOLIDAY 4Sight Testing Schools Closed ESL Testing CDHS 9th, 10th & 11th Grade 4Sight Testing Parents/Students Course MV Co-Op Meeting 6:30 PM DCMEA Elementary & Jr. High Selection @ CDHS PAC Meeting @ Board Room 4Sight Testing String & Elementary Band Auditorium 7 PM 7 PM ESL Testing Rehearsal @ Hershey (Snow Make-Up Jan. 24) PMEA District 7 Orchestra @ LIN Family Dance 7-8:30 PM Middle 6:30-8:30 PM EHS 9th, 10th & 11th Grade Dallastown PMEA District 7 Orchestra @ LFS Strategies I (K-5) Parents/Students Course PXT After School Clubs Dallastown NS Skating Party ESL Testing Selection @ EHS 7 PM PXT International Days SMS Citizen of the Month PMEA District 7 Orchestra @ 4:30-6:30 PM PXT International Days PXT International Days WH Chuck E. Cheese 4-9 PM Assembly Dallastown

KINDERGARTEN 27 28 29 30 CONFERENCES31 December 2007 February 2008 S M T WTHF S SM TWTHF S 1 1 2 2345678 3 4 56789 4Sight Testing 4Sight Testing 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 DCMEA Elementary & Jr. High 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 String & Elementary Band ESL Testing 4Sight Testing 24 25 26 27 28 29 Elementary Honors Band Rehearsal @ Hershey LFS Strategies I (6-12) 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Rehearsal @ EHS Middle 6:30-8:30 PM MV Book Fair 30 31 6:30-8:30 PM ESL Testing SMS Science Fair Week ESL Testing LFS Strategies I (6-12) MV Book Fair SMS Science Fair Week SMS Science Fair Week PXT After School Clubs 17 Rachel Chadwick, SMS, grade 8

Sumitkumar Zaver, CDMS, grade 8 January 2008 March 2008 SM TWTHF S S M T W TH F S 12345 1 6 7 8 9 10 1112 2 3 4 5678 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

ELEMENTARY GROUNDHOG DAY CONFERENCES er: Schools Closed 1 2 Remind for Elementary & Middle; HS in Session

DCMEA Elementary & Jr. Update your Cafeteria February is: African American High String & Elementary DCMEA Elementary & Jr. High Point-of-Sale Account with Band Rehearsal @ String & Elementary Band No educational trips will cash or check made History Month Hershey Middle School Festival 10 AM @ be approved during payable to the school your National Children’s 6:30-8:30 PM Hershey Middle School PSSA testing dates. child attends. Dental Health Month ESL Testing Concert 1:30 PM ASH WEDNESDAY 2 HOUR DELAYED START TIME FOR 3 4567STUDENTS 8 9 Teacher Inservice CDMS PTA Meeting 6:30 PM Curriculum Committee Meeting @ Board Room 7 PM EHS Choir and Wind CDHS Alumni Assoc. Mtg. Ensemble Concert 7:30 PM @ Gander Mtn. 7 PM MPSA Meeting 7 PM NS PTA Meeting 7 PM CDHS Alumni Assoc. Breakfast PMEA District 7 Chorus PMEA District 7 Chorus Feb. 4-8 National School PXG PTO Meeting 7 PM SS PTA Meeting 7 PM @ Skyline Family @ TBA @ TBA PMEA District 7 Chorus Counseling Week PXT PTA Meeting 7 PM WH PTA Meeting 7 PM Restaurant 9 AM PXT After School Clubs SS Movie Night 8 PM @ TBA

VALENTINE’S PRESIDENTS’ DAY DAY HOLIDAY 10 11 12 13 14Schools Closed15 16 LWN PTO Meeting 6:30 PM ACDA Convention in Hartford PSSA Writing Assessment CDHS Jazz Valentine’s Dance Grades 5, 8, 11 6-9:30 PM RFD PTO Meeting 7 PM CDHS PTSO Meeting 7 PM School Board Meeting @ DCMEA HS County Orchestra CH Holiday Party 2:40-3:30 PM EHS Lecture Hall 7 PM Rehearsal 6:30 PM (Make-Up Feb. 20) TRI-C PTA Spring Fundraiser EHP PTO Meeting 7 PM ACDA Convention in Hartford PSSA Writing Assessment ACDA Convention in Hartford Begins LMS PTO Meeting 7 PM EHP PTO Meeting 7 PM Grades 5, 8, 11 SMS Valentines Day Dance NS Family Night @ the FCC TRI-C Hoops for Heart Week PSSA Writing Assessment PSSA Writing Assessment PXT After School Clubs 7-9 PM 6:15-8:15 PM Begins Grades 5, 8, 11 Grades 5, 8, 11 SMS PTA Meeting 7 PM 1st Make-Up Day ACDA Convention in Hartford

PRESIDENTS’ DAY 17 Schools Closed18 19 20 2122 23

PAC Meeting @ Board Room 7 PM LIN LINGO Night 7-8:30 PM DCMEA Band Rehearsal PMEA Regional Band @ PMEA Regional Band @ 6-8:30 PM Shippensburg HS Shippensburg HS EMS PTO Meeting 7 PM PSSA Writing Assessment PSSA Writing Assessment LFS Strategies II (6-12) Grades 5, 8, 11 Grades 5, 8, 11 MV Skating Party 4:30-7 PM PSSA Writing Assessment LFS Strategies II (6-12) PXT After School Clubs PXT PTA Science Night 7 PM PMEA Regional Band @ PSSA Writing Assessment Grades 5, 8, 11 PSSA Writing Assessment (make up date) SMS Progress Reports Shippensburg HS Grades 5, 8, 11 TRI-C PTA Meeting 6:30 PM Grades 5, 8, 11 WH Talent Show Tryouts SS Game Night 7 PM WH Ice Skating Party 24 25 26 27 28 29

DCMEA MS/HS Band & HS Orchestra Rehearsal CDHS Concert Bands Pops DCMEA MS/HS Band 9 AM-4 PM CDHS Dress Rehearsal Concert 7:30 PM Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM MPSA Family Night 6-8 PM Concert Bands 7:30-9 PM CDHS Concert Bands Pops LFS Strategies II (K-5) NS Bingo 6:30 PM MV Talent Show NS Book Fair Concert 7:30 PM NS Book Fair NS Book Fair NS Book Fair School Board Meeting @ LFS Strategies II (K-5) WH Talent Show Rehearsals SMS Citizen of the Month EHS Lecture Hall 7 PM NS Book Fair 6:30 PM Assembly 19 Danielle Feger, CDMS, grade 8

Ben Marzari, EHS, grade 11

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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February 2008 April 2008 March is: SM TWTHF S S M TWTHFS Update your Cafeteria Music in Our Schools 12 12345 Point-of-Sale Account with Month DCMEA MS/HS Band & HS cash or check made 3456789 6 7 8 9 10 1112 National Middle Level 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Orchestra Rehearsal payable to the school your Education Month 9-12 PM, Concert 1:30 child attends. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Youth Art Month 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 SAT Testing @ EHS 7:30 AM 2 34567 8

CDHS Alumni Assoc. Breakfast CDHS Alumni Assoc. Mtg. CDMS PTA Meeting 6:30 PM @ Skyline Family @ Gander Mtn. 7 PM EHS Musical 7:30 PM MV Kindergarten Orientation Restaurant 9 AM LWN Kindergarten Registration LIN Kindergarten Registration CH PTO Meeting 7 PM 6:30 PM CH Kindergarten Registration PMEA Regional Orchestra PMEA Regional Orchestra MPSA Meeting 7 PM NS PTA Meeting 7 PM EHS Musical Senior Citizens @ TBA @ TBA PXT Friendship Center Night PXG PTO Meeting 7 PM SS PTA Meeting 7 PM Show 10 AM WH Talent Show Rehearsals TRI-C Family Bingo Night 6:15-8 PM PXT PTA Meeting 7 PM WH PTA Meeting 7 PM SMS Spring Picture Day 6:30 PM 6:30-9 PM EHS Musical 7:30 PM

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS (Set clocks 9 10 11 12 1314 15 FORWARD one hour)

EHP PTO Meeting 7 PM CDHS Junior Parent Meeting CDHS PTSO Meeting 7 PM 7 PM LMS PTO Meeting 7 PM MV Kindergarten Registration CDSD Honors Orchestra Emotional Support Rehearsal @ EHS LWN PTO Meeting 6:30 PM Department Discussion PMEA District 7 Jazz 6:30-8:30 PM MP Kindergarten Registration Series @ EHS Lecture Hall @ Central York HS EMS Musical 7:30 PM CDHS Band Craft Show 9 AM School Board Meeting @ SMS 8th Grade Team Reward 4:30-6 PM SMS Crossover Social for 6th PXG Kindergarten Registration MV Skating Party 4:30-7 PM EHS Lecture Hall 7 PM Day NS Kindergarten Registration Grade Parents PMEA District 7 Jazz PMEA District 7 Jazz SMS 7th Grade Team Reward WH Talent Show Dress SMS 6th Grade Team Reward SMS PTA Meeting 7 PM @ Central York HS @ Central York HS EHS Musical 2 PM Day Rehearsal 6:30 Day WH Talent Show SMS Musical 7 PM SMS Musical 7 PM

ST. PATRICK’S SPRING SPRING DAY BREAK BREAK 16 17 18 19Schools 20Schools 21 22 Closed Closed FIRST DAY GOOD FRIDAY CDHS Jazz Bands & Orchestra OF SPRING Jazz and Pops Concert LMS Panoramic Team 7:30 PM Picture Day EHP Kindergarten Registration RFD Kindergarten Registration EHS Orchestra Pops Concert EMS PTO Meeting 7 PM SMS Basketball Banquet 7:30 Life Skills Support Parent 6-8 PM PXT Roller Skating Party PXT Kindergarten Registration Meeting @ NS 6-7:30 PM SMS St. Patricks Day Dance 4:30-6:30 PM RFD PTO Meeting 7 PM TRI-C PTA Meeting 6:30 PM 7-9 PM 2nd Make-Up Day

EASTER SPRING BREAK 23 Schools 24 25 26 27 28 29 Closed 3rd Make-Up Day CDHS National Honor Society CDSD Honors Orchestra Induction 7 PM Festival (Day) CH PTO Bingo Night 7 PM PSSA Math & LFS Strategies I (K-12) CDSD Honors Orchestra EMS Musical Trip Reading MV Co-Op Meeting 6:30 PM Concert @ EHS 7:30 PM PMEA Regional Chorus @ 30 Assessment CDSD Honors Orchestra TRI-C Kindergarten Fiddle Masters Class for High TBA 31 Registration Grades 3-8, 11 Rehearsal @ Schools (Day) SMS Citizen of the Month EMS Musical Trip SMS Newspaper 3rd Edition EHS 6:30-8:30 PM WH Bingo 6:30 PM LWN Senior Night 6 PM Assembly EMS Musical Trip LWN PTO Pool Party SS Kindergarten Registration PMEA Regional Chorus @ TBA SS Science/International Night PMEA Regional Chorus @ 6:15-8:45 PM End of 3rd Marking Period LFS Strategies I (K-12) WH Kindergarten Registration 6:30 PM TBA 21 8 e d a r g , S M S , n i t r a M a n

A Brenna Six, LMS, grade 8

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY APRIL FOOL’S DAY 123 4 5

March 2008 CDHS Alumni Assoc. Breakfast @ Skyline Family S M TWTHFS Restaurant 9 AM 1 CDHS Musical Senior Citizens Show 1:30 PM 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 April is: NS PTA Meeting 7 PM Curriculum Committee 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Keep America Beautiful Month PSSA Math & Reading Meeting @ Board Room CDHS Alumni Assoc. Mtg. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Assessment Grades 3-8, 11 7 PM @ Gander Mtn. 7 PM CDHS Musical 7:30 PM Mathematics Education 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SS PTA Meeting 7 PM PSSA Math & Reading PSSA Math & Reading PSSA Math & Reading CDHS Musical 2:30 & 30 31 Month WH PTA Meeting 7 PM Assessment Grades 3-8, 11 Assessment Grades 3-8, 11 Assessment Grades 3-8, 11 7:30 PM 6 7 8 9 1011 12 Boyz Night Out & Sweet Soundsations Boyz Night Out Rehearsal @ CDHS & Sweet Soundsations Emotional Support 7:30 PM MPSA Meeting 7 PM Rehearsal @ CDHS Department Discussion CDHS PTSO Meeting 7 PM Honors Choir Rehearsal @ PSSA Math & Reading 7:30 PM Series @ EHS Lecture Hall MENC National Conference CDHS 6:30 PM Honors Choir Festival @ Assessment Grades 3-8, 11 CDMS PTA Meeting 6:30 PM 4:30-6 PM Middle School Honor MENC National Conference CDHS 3 PM PXG PTO Meeting 7 PM EHP PTO Meeting 7 PM MENC National Conference Rehearsal @ CDHS MP Kindergarten Registration LWN Skating Party PXT PTA Meeting 7 PM LMS PTO Meeting 7 PM PSSA Math & Reading 6:30 PM MV Play 7 PM 4:15-6:15 PM School Board Meeting @ PSSA Math & Reading Assessment Grades 3-8, 11 PSSA Math & Reading PSSA Math & Reading MENC National Conference CDHS Musical 2:30 PM EHS Lecture Hall 7 PM Assessment Grades 3-8, 11 SMS Local Government Day Assessment Grades 3-8, 11 Assessment Grades 3-8, 11 MV Play 7 PM

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LWN Art Night 6-7 PM PMEA State Conference PAC Meeting @ Board Room WH Friendship Center Family PXT Beginners Concert @ Special Education Parent 7 PM PMEA State Conference Fun Night 6-8 PM CDHS 7 PM Meeting @ EHS Lecture PMEA State Conference SMS School Dance 7-9 PM April 13-19 National Library LWN PTO Meeting 6:30 PM TRI-C Book Fair School Hours Hall 4:30-6 PM SMS PTA Meeting 7 PM SS Game Night 7 PM Week TRI-C Book Fair School Hours TRI-C PTA Meeting 6:30 PM TRI-C Book Fair School Hours TRI-C Book Fair School Hours TRI-C Book Fair School Hours PMEA State Conference

PASSOVER PASSOVER TEACHER ADMINISTRATIVE PASSOVER PASSOVER PASSOVER INSERVICE DAY PROFESSIONALS 20 21Schools 22DAY 23 2425 26 Closed for Students PASSOVER PASSOVER EARTH DAY EHS 11th Grade College ELECTION DAY Jr. & Sr. High Jazz Picnic April 20-26 Preparatory Workshop 6-9 PM Administrative 7 PM MV Activities Day Professionals Week RFD PTO Meeting 7 PM SMS Citizen of the Month Public School Volunteer School Board Meeting @ Assembly Week EHS Lecture Hall 7 PM WH Bake & Sub Sale LIN Talent Show 7 PM SMS Progress Reports

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27 28 29 30 May 2008 4Sight Testing SM TWTHF S LFS Strategies II (K-12) MP Spring Concert 7 PM 1 2 3 4Sight Testing PSSA Science Assessment 4 5 6 78910 LFS Strategies II (K-12) Grades 4, 8, 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 LIN Volunteer Garden Party SS Artisans & Scholars Night 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 4Sight Testing 4-5 PM 7 PM 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 PSSA Science Assessment PSSA Science Assessment WH Book Fair Grades 4, 8, 11 Grades 4, 8, 11 WH Book Fair WH Book Fair 23 April 2008 SM TWTHF S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

June 2008 S M T W TH F S 1234567 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Marissa Burg, CDHS, grade 12 29 30 Katelyn Grove, CDHS, grade 12 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3

4Sight Testing 4Sight Testing CDHS Alumni Assoc. Mtg. CH Book Fair @ Gander Mtn. 7 PM CH Spring Concert 7 PM CDHS Prom @ Radisson 7 PM PSSA Science Assessment CH Book Fair May is: Asian Pacific Grades 4, 8, 11 PSSA Science Assessment American Heritage SMS Panoramic Team Pictures Grades 4, 8, 11 Month WH Book Fair WH Book Fair SS May Fair 10 AM-2 PM NATIONAL TEACHER DAY NAT’L SCHOOL NURSE DAY 4Sight Testing 4Sight Testing 4Sight Testing 4Sight Testing CDHS/EHS AP Testing CDHS/EHS AP Testing 4Sight Testing CDHS Alumni Assoc. Mtg. CDMS PTA Meeting 6:30 PM CDHS/EHS AP Testing @ Gander Mtn. 7 PM CH Moms & Muffins 4 CDMS 7th & 8th Grade 567CDHS Alumni Assoc. Breakfast 8:15-8:45 AM 9 10 CDHS/EHS AP Testing 8 Band Rehearsal CDHS PTSO Meeting 7 PM CDHS Concert Bands Spring @ Skyline Family Rest. 9 AM DIBELS Benchmarks DIBELS Benchmarks CDHS Concert Band Dress CDMS 7th/8th Grade Spring Rehearsal 7:30-9 PM Concert 7:30 PM LMS 6th Grade Spring Concert LWN Muffins w/Mom 7:45-8:45 AM EHP Music & Art Festival Concert 6:30 PM @ 7 PM MV Moms & Muffins 8:15-8:45 AM CDHS/EHS AP Testing Curriculum Committee MV Moms & Muffins 8:15-8:45 AM CH Book Fair 7 PM Meeting @ Board Room 7 PM NS Moms & Muffins 8-8:45 AM NS PTO Meeting 7 PM NS Moms & Muffins 8-8:45 AM PSSA Science Assessment CH PTO Meeting 7 PM EHS Choir Concert 7:30 PM PSSA Science Assessment MV Spring Concert 7 PM PSSA Science Assessment LIN Spring Concert @ LMS Grades 4-8, 11 Grades 4-8, 11 Grades 4-8, 11 PSSA Science Assessment 7 PM RFD Moms & Muffins 8:15 AM PXT Moms & Muffins Grades 4-8, 11 RFD Spring Concert 7 PM MV Moms & Muffins 8:15-8:45 AM SMS 6th Grade Spring Concert 8-8:45 AM CH May Fair 10 AM-2 PM SMS 7th & 8th Spring Concert SMS Teacher Appreciation PXG PTO Meeting at 7 PM NS Spring Concert 7 PM @ EHS 7 PM MP May Fair 10 AM-2 PM May 4-10 PXT PTA Meeting 7 PM 7 PM PSSA Science Assessment SS Spring Concert 7 PM Lunch National Teacher/Staff School Board Meeting @ SS PTA Meeting 7 PM Grades 4-8, 11 WH Morning with Mom TRI-C Moms & Muffins MV May Fair 10 AM-2 PM Appreciation Week EHS Lecture Hall 7 PM WH PTA Meeting 7 PM TRI-C Spring Concert 7 PM WH Kindergarten Presentation WH Morning with Mom RFD May Fair 10 AM-1 PM

MOTHER’S DAY CDMS PTA Sub CDHS Choral Sandwich Sale Rehearsal 6:30 PM 11 12 13 14CDHS/EHS AP Testing 1516 17 CDHS/EHS AP Testing CDHS/EHS AP Testing CDHS Senior Awards Program DIBELS Benchmarks DIBELS Benchmarks @CDHS Auditorium 7 PM EHS Choir Rehearsal 6:30 PM EHP PTO Meeting 7 PM DIBELS Benchmarks LIN Moms & Muffins EHS Wind Ensemble Concert EMS 7th & 8th Grade Spring 8:15-8:45 AM CDMS 6 Grade Spring Concert w/Synergy Brass Concert 7:30 PM LMS 7th & 8th Grade Spring 6:30 PM LIN Moms & Muffins LIN Moms & Muffins Concert 7 PM CDHS/EHS AP Testing LWN May Fair 10 AM-2 PM CDHS/EHS AP Testing 8:15-8:45 AM 8:15-8:45 AM LWN Spring Concert 7 PM CD Jazz Night 7 PM NS May Fun Day 10 AM-2 PM DIBELS Benchmarks LMS PTO Meeting 7 PM NS Spring Concert 7 PM SMS PTA Meeting 7 PM DIBELS Benchmarks PXG May Fair 10 AM-2 PM LWN PTO Meeting 6:30 PM PXT Spring Concert @ CDHS SMS NJHS Induction SS Choral Concert 7 PM EHS Prom @ Holiday Inn PXT May Fair 10 AM-2 PM PXG Spring Concert 7 PM 7 PM Ceremony 7 PM WH Spring Concert 7 PM EMS NJHS Walk-A-Thon WH May Fair

MEMORIAL CDHS Orchestras DAY 18 19 20Spring Concert 21 22HOLIDAY 23 24 7:30 PM Schools Closed EHS Symphonic Band/ CDHS Orchestras Dress Jazz Band Concert Rehearsal 2:45-4 PM CDHS Choral Spring Concert 7:30 PM EMS Dessert Concert 7:30 PM EMS 6th Grade Spring CDHS/EHS AP Testing 6:30 PM EHS Band & Orchestra Concert 7:30 PM EHS Senior Awards 7 PM RFD PTO Meeting 7 PM Concert 7:30 PM PXT PTA Reading Incentive NS Activities Day School Board Meeting @ EMS PTO Meeting 7 PM Party (3-5) 4-5:30 PM PAC Meeting @ Board Room May 18-24 EHS Lecture Hall 7 PM PXT PTA Reading Incentive Work Experience 7 PM National Educational WH International Week Party (K-2) 4-5:30 PM Celebration @ EHS SMS 8th Grade Dance 7-9 PM Bosses’ Week (5/19-5/22) TRI-C PTA Meeting 6:30 PM Lecture Hall 7 PM SS Movie Night 8 PM 4th Make-Up Day

MEMORIAL DAY 25 Schools 26 27 28 29 30 31 Closed

CDMS NJHS Induction CDMS PTA Social 6:30 PM 6:30-8:30 PM EHS Senior Final Exams CDHS Senior Finals CDHS Senior Finals EMS NJHS Induction 7:30 PM EHS Senior Final Exams MV 5th Grade Festivities CDHS Choral Banquet LMS NJHS Induction 7 PM SMS Citizen of the Month SMS Dessert Concert 7 PM SS Fifth Grade Fun Day Assembly 25 Board policies and the Student Code of Conduct are available for review online at www.cdschools.org. Parents may request a hard copy of a policy or the Code of Conduct booklet by contacting the attending school or district office.

Sports schedules are available online. Hard copies are available in the school offices and the district office.

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July 2008 SM TWTHF S 1 2 345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Katie Hissick, EHS, Samantha Saunders, SMS, grade 7 grade 10 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

LAST STUDENT TEACHER 1 2345DAY INSERVICE 6 7 CDHS Graduation @ CDHS Underclassmen Finals Giant Center 7:30 PM EHS Graduation @ CDHS Underclassmen Finals Giant Center 7:30 PM CDHS Alumni Assoc. Breakfast EHS Underclassman Final @ Skyline Family CDHS Underclassmen Finals Exams Restaurant 9 AM PXG PTO Meeting 7 PM LIN 5th Grade Party 4-8:30 PM EHS Underclassman Final CDHS Alumni Assoc. Mtg. LWN PTO Meeting 6:30 PM MV Dads & Donuts 8:15-8:45 AM Exams @ Gander Mtn. 7 PM MV Dads & Donuts 8:15-8:45 AM NS PTA Meeting 7 PM MV Dads & Donuts 8:15-8:45 AM CH 5th Grade Graduation SMS 8th Grade Team Reward SMS 7th Grade Team Reward SMS 6th Grade Team Reward Multidisabilities/Life Skills Day Day Day Graduation @ EHS SMS Newspaper 4th Edition WH PTA Meeting 7 PM End of 4th Marking Period Auditorium 9 AM 5th Make-up Day TEACHER LAST TEACHER FLAG DAY 8 INSERVICE 910DAY 11 12 13 14

School Board Meeting @ EHS Lecture Hall 7 PM 6th Make-up Day 7th Make-up Day

FATHER’S DAY FIRST DAY 15 16 17 1819 OF SUMMER 20 21

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School Board Meeting @ EHS Lecture Hall 7 PM

Want to Stay Up 29 30 to Date Over the Summer? Check out CDSD’s website at www.cdschools.org

27 Kyle Rettinger, EMS, grade 8

Abigail Wheeler, CDHS, grade 12

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

INDEPENDENCE DAY 123Schools/Offices 4 5 August 2008 Closed June 2008 S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S 12 1234567 3456789 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 CDHS Alumni Assoc. Breakfast @ Skyline Family CDHS Alumni Assoc. Mtg. Restaurant 9 AM @ Gander Mtn. 7 PM 6 7 8 9 1011 12

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What’s scheduled for next school 27 28 29 30 31 year? Check out CDSD’s website at www.cdschools.org

29 Ashwini Palande, EHS, grade 11

Kassi Balsbaugh, CDHS, grade 12

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY July 2008 September 2008 1 2 S MTWTHFS S MTWTHFS 12345 123456 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30 3 45678 9

CDHS Alumni Assoc. Breakfast @ Skyline Family CDHS Alumni Assoc. Mtg. Restaurant 9 AM @ Gander Mtn. 7 PM 10 11 12 13 1415 16

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EMS 6th Grade Open House CDHS New Student Orientation 7 PM 7 PM

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31 Central Dauphin School District Handbook

offense. This first offense notice is considered a warning. This excuse may be provided by the physician/dentist or Attendance After the first offense, any half (.5) days or more the parent/guardian. constitutes an additional offense. If additional offenses occur, At the Secondary Level – Physician/dentist appointments, the parent/guardian is subject to a fine or imprisonment in college placement and job interviews may be considered an Board Policy 204 Attendance accordance with the compulsory attendance laws of excused absence provided a written parent/guardian The Board requires that school age students enrolled in Pennsylvania. An accumulation of unexcused/unlawful request, prior to the appointment, is approved by building district schools attend school regularly, in accordance with absences may also result in other disciplinary measures. principal or designee. The request should state the reason state laws. The educational program offered by the district Students may be required to submit a doctor’s note should for the visit, the name of the physician, dentist or interview- is predicated upon the presence of the student and requires they accumulate a number of absences that equal or exceed 10 er, date and time of the appointment and how and by whom continuity of instruction and classroom participation in school days for the current school year. the pupil will be transported. order for students to achieve academic standards and An appointment card is to be obtained from the office consistent educational progress. Tardiness prior to the visit and returned to the office immediately upon Please reference the website www.cdschools.org for the A pupil is tardy if not in the homeroom/classroom when return to school. The card is to be completed and signed by complete attendance policy or contact a school or the the bell signal for the opening of school session is given. In case the physician/dentist or interviewer stating time of the visit. district office for a hard copy. of tardiness, the pupil must report to the office before going Stamped signatures are unacceptable. to homeroom or class. Any early dismissal that is unexcused Early dismissal for any other reason other than those Absences: Excused, and Unlawful/Unexcused will be recorded as a p.m. tardy. listed above will be considered a tardy unless special arrange- At both the secondary and elementary levels, unexcused ments are made and approved by the building principal. Parents are encouraged to call the school office when tardy time is considered unlawful absence time from school. their child will be absent from school. Therefore, accumulated tardy time may be pursued in Truancy Observance of Religious Holidays Excused absence includes the absence of a pupil for Court under compulsory education violations. Pupils may be excused from school to observe major any one of the following reasons: illness, quarantine, death – After the third (3rd) unexcused in immediate family or a prior approved educational trip. At the Elementary Level religious holidays. For the full or part-time excusal of a pupil tardy, a “Building Principal’s Letter” will be sent to the par- from school or a session of school to observe a religious Unlawful/Unexcused (unlawful are for 16 years or ents/guardians. After the fifth (5th) unexcused tardy, a younger based on compulsory school age per School Code holiday, it is necessary that the pupil present a written “District Official Tardy Letter” will be sent to the request by the parent/guardian to the school office. and unexcused are for 17 years or older) absence is the parents/guardians and a parent/guardian meeting will be absence of a pupil for any reason other than those classified scheduled with the school counselor. After the eighth (8th) above or failure to turn in a written excuse in a timely unexcused tardy, the student will be denied long recess Educational Trips manner (see Required Notes below). Students will not privileges for two (2) days, a parent/guardian meeting will be Policy – Pupils will be permitted to take an educational receive credit for any school work assigned on scheduled with the school principal, and a counselor-stu- trip and/or participate in educational activities, in accordance unlawful/unexcused absences, unless within 3 school days dent meeting will be scheduled. Note that the loss of long with district procedures. Parents must obtain the proper that student voluntarily attends a staff determined make-up recess for two (2) days also will occur after the ninth (9th) district request form from the school office in advance of session and completes and submits the assignment at the and tenth (10th) unexcused tardy. After the eleventh (11th) the planned trip or activity. No educational trips will be end of the make-up session for a class they missed. unexcused tardy, a detention is issued. Detentions and/or loss approved the days PSSA tests are scheduled. An accumulation of 18 unlawful/unexcused absences of recess privileges will continue to be issued for every tardy Procedures – EDUCATIONAL TRIPS: Not to exceed five may result in a loss of credit for the year. thereafter. (5) days total for the year. After each absence a student is given Required Notes - At the Secondary Level – After the fourth (4th) unexcused EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES: Three (3) excused absences three (3) days to turn in a written excuse to the office upon tardy, a detention is issued. After the fifth (5th) unexcused (occasions) will be permitted for educational experiences that their return. If note(s) are submitted after three days, the tardy, an information letter is sent to the parents/guardians. provide enrichment, placement opportunities or acceleration absence becomes unexcused or unlawful. Although a phone Continued unexcused tardies will result in further discipli- in those areas identified within the school curriculum call is encouraged to the school for each absence, a written nary action. and/or encourage or reward individual achievement or excuse within 3 school days is still required. A doctor’s special skills. The pupil must be an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in certificate may be required for absence due to illness, for the event and will provide documentation of his/her involve- three (3) or more consecutive days, or for a shorter period Early Dismissal Requests Physician/dental appointments ment upon returning to school. Parents must submit the if requested by the school. At the Elementary Level – appropriate documentation before the trip and receive After three (3) days of unexcused/unlawful absence, an may be considered an excused absence. Written notice from parent/guardian is required to permit the early dismissal. A approval from the principal to taking an educational trip official three (3) day notice as required by Pennsylvania law, is or activity. served to the parents/guardians. This constitutes a first written excuse is required upon the return of the student. 32 Leaving School Property Early Dismissal from School Kindergarten Registration No pupil will be permitted to leave the school property Should there be an occasion when weather or some Kindergarten classes are held in each elementary building during the school day without the permission of either the other emergency necessitates an early dismissal from school, for eligible children of the district. Enrollment is limited to school principal or the school nurse. Leaving school property the following guidelines will be followed: the first ten (10) days of school. without permission may result in severe disciplinary 1. Notice of an early dismissal from school will be Kindergarten pupils must be five (5) years old before measures. announced over local radio and television stations September 1. Children entering first grade must be six (6) (see “Public Announcements” section) and posted years old before September 1. on the district’s website. Registration will be conducted for kindergarten in April Public Announcements (see the April calendar for specific dates). 2. The announcement that “the Central Dauphin School Public announcements of school closings, delayed school Advance notice will be given to parents via the school District will have a one (1)-hour early dismissal” openings or early school dismissals will be made over the menu, news release notices from the buildings and the district indicates that your child’s dismissal will be one (1) following stations. Television: WHP 21, UPN 15. AM Radio: website. Assignment to a kindergarten session shall be based hour earlier than normal, and that he/she could be WHP 580. FM Radio: WRBT 94.9, WHKF 99.3, WRVV 97.3. on geographical area depending upon the needs or arriving home one (1) hour early. The actual time of Announcements also will be posted on the district website peculiarities as determined by the school principal. (www.cdschools.org) or by calling the Patriot-News Inside Line arrival may vary due to weather conditions. at 255-1201, mail box #2901. 3. “Bus riders” will be taken to their regular designated bus stops. Pupils Moving Within the District School Closing 4. If parents or guardians are not at home at the time Pupils whose parents move from one attendance area of an early dismissal, they are responsible to make to another within the district will be permitted to finish the Should there be an occasion when weather or some provisions for the care of their children with friends school year in which the move takes place in the building to other emergency necessitates a school closing, the following or neighbors. which they were originally assigned. If in the following year guidelines will be followed: the pupil would be in the highest grade in the building, 5. Latchkey programs do not operate in the event of he/she would be permitted to remain for that one additional 1. Notice of a school closing will be announced over local an early dismissal. radio and television stations (see “Public Announce- year. Parents would be responsible for providing ments” section) and posted on the district’s website. transportation. 2. It is important in an emergency situation to keep After-School Activity Cancellations telephone lines open. In the event of an early dismissal, or if schools are closed Withdrawal Procedure due to inclement weather, or any other emergency, it is the Please do not call the school office, homes of school Pupils moving from Central Dauphin School normal procedure to cancel all evening activities. There may Elementary – officials or the Transportation Center. District should inform their teacher and the school office at occasionally be an exception to this rule, however, it is safe least three (3) days in advance. On the last day of attendance, to assume that after-school activities will be cancelled. Delayed School Opening the pupil will be given a transfer card. Test data, report cards and other information kept by the school system will be mailed Should there be an occasion when weather or some to the pupil’s new school when a request for the release of other emergency necessitates a delayed opening of school, these records (which includes the parent’s signature) is the following procedures will be used: Registration received from the school to which the pupil transferred. 1. Notice of a delayed school opening will be announced Secondary – Any pupil who plans to withdraw from over local radio and television stations (see “Public school shall discuss this matter with a School Counselor as Announcements” section) and posted on the district’s General Registration soon as possible. website. Parents or legal guardians may register a child. The last day a pupil plans to be in school, he or she 2. The announcement that “the opening of Central Registration is completed in the Administration Building, shall report to the School Counselor to secure a withdrawal Dauphin School District will be delayed one (1) central registration office. Parents/legal guardians are form. Pupils should then observe the following procedure: hour” indicates that the school staff and all pupils required to furnish a birth certificate, immunization records, 1. Submit all books, money owed, equipment, etc., to (both transported and walkers) are to arrive at a copy of their real estate tax bill or lease as proof of each teacher concerned and secure teacher’s school one (1) hour later than the usual time. On residence and photo identification. Parents/legal guardians initials to signify that clearance has been such a day, afternoon dismissal will occur at the moving into the district after July 1 may substitute a copy of completed. Money owed must be submitted to the regular time. their rental lease or residential deed for the tax bill. sponsor of the organization involved. Transfers from other districts also should present a 3. Same for two (2) hours. 2. Go to a School Counselor for a final interview. transfer card or report card from their former district at the 4. In the event of a two (2)-hour delay, the following 3. Return completed form to the office secretary Modified Kindergarten Schedule will be in effect: time of registration, if one has been furnished. Registration for first graders who have not attended who will obtain principal’s signature indicating AM Kindergarten – Arrive 10:45-11 a.m. kindergarten are encouraged to do so in the spring to facilitate that permission is granted for the pupil to Dismissed 12:45 p.m. assignments for the next school term. withdraw from school on the date indicated. PM Kindergarten – Arrive 1:45-2 p.m. Registration and enrollment can be made at any time in Locker key refunds and final obligations shall be Dismissed 3:45 p.m. the Administration Building. Parents should call to arrange transacted at this time. No lunches will be served to kindergarten students. Please a time. do not call the school office or the Transportation Center. 33 parent. It is highly recommended that you have a family 9. Ringworm (all types): Until judged noninfective by School Health physician and list his/her telephone number as well. the nurse in school, or child’s physician. Automated External Defibrillators are available in all 10. Rubella (German measles): Four (4) days from the elementary and secondary buildings, the Administration onset of rash. Building and the Transportation Center. School nurses and Programs selected staff are trained in the administration of the defib- 11. Scabies: Until judged noninfective by the nurse in rillators and in cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at school, or by child’s physician. Introduction each of these locations. 12. Tonsillitis: Twenty-four (24) hours from institution of appropriate therapy. Health services are provided by certified school nurses, health Required Medical Examinations Written excuses by parents are acceptable following room aides, dentists and physicians. A medical examination is required for all students upon uncomplicated childhood illnesses. A doctor’s excuse will These services include: original entry to school (kindergarten or first grade), sixth be required in unusual cases. grade and eleventh grade. Parents are encouraged to have • Health education/counseling. Children showing symptoms of a communicable disease the physical done by their family physician because he/she is • Annual screenings. or condition transmissible to others (red eyes, unusual skin familiar with the student’s medical history. Private physician • Referral service. eruptions, head lice, etc.) are not permitted to attend school report forms are provided at the appropriate times. • Emergency care. and will be excluded. No child shall be readmitted until the Pupils not examined by the family physician will be nurse in the school is satisfied that the condition for which The school health program consists of certain required scheduled for an examination by the school physician. Times he/she was excluded is not communicable or until the child screenings such as vision, hearing, growth and weight measure- for these examinations will be scheduled in advance and presents a physician’s certificate of recovery or noninfec- ments of all students. The nurse maintains the student’s parents are welcome to be present during the examination. tiousness. permanent health record, recording the results of all screening Physical problems discovered or suspected by the and medical information. Interpretation of the results is examining physician or a private physician are reported to made to both parent and teacher, as necessary. Other services, the parents. Fees incurred for examinations by private AIDS including emergency care of students and medical guidance physicians are the responsibility of the parent/guardian. To safeguard the school community from the spread of for students and parents, are available during school hours. School physicians are provided for examination of certain communicable diseases, including Acquired Immune candidates for athletic squads. According to school district Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), the school district has adopted policy, each student must have a physical examination by procedures consistent with those recommended by the Medication Policy and Procedure the school physician or a private physician for each sport in Department of Education and guidelines promulgated by the Parents may request that the school district administer which he/she wishes to participate. The physical examination Centers for Disease Control. Cases reported/suspected as medication to their children WHEN IT IS NECESSARY for the must be done before the student may attend practice. Fees being HIV positive or having AIDS will be referred to the medication to be administered during the school day: incurred for examinations by private physicians are the director of pupil services who shall refer to a medical advisor 1. A written physician’s order listing medical diagnosis responsibility of the athlete. named by the superintendent. must accompany each medication to be dispensed. Attendance at school shall be considered on an individual NO MEDICATION IS ADMINISTERED BY SCHOOL Communicable Diseases basis and in accordance with medical and legal practice and PERSONNEL WITHOUT SPECIFIC WRITTEN INSTRUC- findings. TIONS FROM A PHYSICIAN. The policy for recommended length of absence for specific Instruction about the AIDS disease is a part of the district’s diseases and infectious conditions is as follows: 2. Parent/guardian must sign a Parental Authorization health curriculum in grades 5, 6, 7 and 11. Parents of students Form requesting the administration of medication. 1. Acute contagious conjunctivitis (pink eye): Twenty- in those grades will receive information about the program four (24) hours from institution of appropriate prior to the instruction. 3. Medications must be delivered in pharmacy con- therapy. tainers clearly labeled with the student’s name, name of physician, date of prescription, name and 2. Chickenpox: Six (6) days from the last crop of Annual Screening telephone number of the pharmacy, name of medi- vesicles. Every pupil is weighed, measured and screened for visual cation, dosage and frequency of administration. 3. Impetigo: Until judged noninfective by the nurse in acuity once each year. All students in kindergarten, grades 1, school, or by child’s physician. 2, 3, 7 and 11 are given a hearing test. Pupils in other grades 4. Four (4) days from the onset of rash. who are known to have hearing loss or show evidence of Emergency Care and Illness Measles: hearing difficulty will be tested. Pupils who demonstrate There is a health room in each school. The school nurse 5. Mumps: Nine (9) days from the onset or until vision or hearing problems are referred for further follow-up. or the health room aide provides emergency care for illness subsidence of swelling. All sixth and seventh grade students are screened for and injuries occurring in school while the pupil is under 6. Pediculosis capitis: Until judged noninfective and scoliosis by the school nurse. A second screening of jurisdiction of the school. nit free by the nurse in school, or by a child’s students identified by the school nurse is performed by the Treatment of injuries or illnesses occurring at home is physician. school physician. Parents are notified if the school physician not the responsibility of the teacher or school nurse. detects a curvature of the spine. If 7. Pediculosis corpora: Until judged noninfective by Please do not send a child to school if he/she is ill. the nurse in school, or by child’s physician. Physical examinations are provided for students in kinder- he/she has had a fever, he/she should remain at home until his/ garten, and grades 6 and 11 by a school physician for students her temperature has been normal for twenty-four (24) hours. 8. Respiratory streptococcal infections, including who do not have one performed by their family physi- The school should always be notified of any change in scarlet fever: Not less then seven (7) days from the cian. home or work telephone numbers. If an emergency situation onset if no physician is in attendance or twenty- Parents of children who do not meet or exceed should arise, valuable time can be lost in trying to locate a four (24) hours from institution of appropriate therapy. the Department of Health guidelines for the Basal 34 Metabolic Index (BMI) will receive notification from the stances will directory information of this type be released or school nurse. made available for the purpose of creating lists for any other Student Services purpose than those deemed necessary for the operation of Parent-Nurse Conference Protected Handicapped Services school business. Two federal laws require local educational Parents are urged to report any health problem to the (Section 504 Compliance) agencies receiving assistance under the Elementary and school nurse. Every consideration will be given to the health Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military In compliance with state and federal law, the Central recruiters, upon request, with three directory information needs of each child. Certain information may be shared with Dauphin School District provides to each protected other staff members when the school nurse deems it necessary categories – names, addresses and telephone listings – unless handicapped student without discrimination or cost to the parents have advised the school district that they do not for the health and safety of the pupil. Otherwise, information student or family, those related aids, services or shared with the school nurse will be considered confidential. want their student’s information disclosed without their prior accommodations which are needed to provide equal written consent. Parents not desiring directory information opportunity to participate in and obtain the benefits of the of this type released to the public, should submit their request Counseling and Health Teaching school program and extracurricular activities to the in writing to the building principal at the beginning of each The school nurse provides counseling for pupils on maximum extent appropriate to the student’s abilities. In school year, but no later than September 15. matters of health. The school nurse also serves as a health order to qualify as a protected handicapped student, the Under the conditions and intent listed above, directory resource person in the classroom. child must be of school age with a physical or mental information concerning former pupils may be released by the disability that substantially limits or prohibits participation school official or his/her designee in charge of the security Immunizations in or access to an aspect of the school program. of records. These services and protections for “protected Pennsylvania law requires that every child attending any handicapped students” are distinct from those applicable to school kindergarten through twelfth grade must be properly all eligible or exceptional students enrolled (or seeking Pupil Records immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, enrollment) in special education programs protected by Pupil records are an inherent part of one’s education. rubella and hepatitis B. Individualities with Disabilities Education Act. Students Reasons for collecting information vary from pupil identifi- Diphtheria: Four (4) or more properly spaced doses of eligible as protected handicapped students require accom- cation and accounting purposes required by state laws for toxoid. modations or interventions only. IDEA-eligible students reimbursement and tax purposes, to providing parents, pupils Tetanus: Four (4) or more properly spaced doses of toxoid. require specially designed instruction. and professionals appropriate data in which to monitor and/ Polio: Three (3) or more properly spaced doses of trivalent or, when necessary, define more clearly causes for individual oral vaccine. Bullying Policy problems. Two (2) doses of vaccine administered at least Therefore, the pupil’s record may include, but is not Measles: The Central Dauphin School District recognizes that limited to, personally identifiable information (such as twelve (12) months of age or older, or a blood test bullying has a negative effect on the educational environ- showing immunity. name, address, phone numbers of parents), pupil’s school ment and overall climate of the schools. The district admin- grades, date of birth, attendance record, test results and Two (2) doses of vaccine Rubella (German measles): istration is committed to providing staff development evaluation reports, progress reports, health and dental administered at twelve (12) months of age or older or opportunities to all professional and support staff enabling records. All information is collected and maintained under a blood test showing immunity. them to recognize acts of bullying and the proper procedure such confinements of privacy as may be obtained through Mumps: Two (2) doses of vaccine administered at twelve to report an incident. The school district strives to offer to informed consent, verification of accuracy, limited access (12) months of age or older, or physician’s diagnosis all students an enriched educational experience free from and appropriate use. of mumps disease indicated by a written record bullying or acts of harassment. The Bullying Policy (218.3) Should your child transfer to another school district, his/ signed by the physician. may be found on the district web site. her permanent record, cumulative folder information, testing Hepatitis B: Three (3) properly spaced doses of vaccine. record and health record will be forwarded to the new school Varicella immunity: All children entering kindergarten Directory Information district upon receipt of written notification of admission. through 3rd grades and 7th through 10th grades must Directory information includes a pupil’s name, address, Upon written authorization from the parent or eligible pupil, have one of the following: One (1) dose of varicella telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, a high school transcript will be released to persons having a vaccine (age 12 and under), two (2) properly spaced participation in officially recognized activities and sports, legitimate educational interest, such as postsecondary doses of varicella vaccine (13 years of age or older) weights and heights of the members of athletic teams, dates educational institutions and/or prospective employers. or a history of chicken pox disease or a history of of attendance, degrees and awards received, the most recent Should you have concern or reason to believe some chicken pox immunity proved by laboratory testing. or previous educational agency or institution attended by portion of the record is in error, or handled in a way that may the pupil and other similar information. violate the pupil’s privacy, you should discuss the matter with Dental Health Program Directory information may be made available to author- the building principal. If the matter is not resolved, a request Dental examinations are state mandated for students ized representatives of governmental agencies, health and in writing stating intent and reason for contesting the record upon original entry to school, in third grade and seventh safety officials, and other school officials responsible for should be directed to the director of pupil services. A decision grade. Dental records are maintained on students every year obtaining such information in the performance of their duty. will be made and you will be notified of your rights should they are in attendance in the public school system. The dental The purpose of providing directory information is to help you desire to appeal further. health program is coordinated by the office of pupil services the pupil or protect others. Requests for such information Once a student graduates the cumulative record will be and is directed by the school nurse in each building. by the general public may be granted if, in the opinion of the purged. Records maintained for 99 years will be demo- school official in charge of maintaining records, there is a graphic information, standardized test scores, tran- clear indication that the information requested is to be used scipt, final report card and special education to serve the general welfare of the pupil. Under no circum- records. A parent may submit a written request to the building principal to collect additional records 35 to be purged from the file. implementing educational and vocational decision making. Through progress monitoring data, the team is con- A copy of the District Records Policy and Procedures is Information services, scheduling and placement, individual stantly checking to ensure that students are reaching bench- on file in the school principal’s office. and group evaluations, orientation programs, pupil/parent mark levels of performance in reading and math. When stu- consultation, and group guidance activities are available at dents do not make benchmark, the IST works to provide Transfer of Disciplinary Records appropriate times throughout the school year. Middle and additional levels of intervention services to meet the stu- high pupils are assigned to counselors by grade level and/or dent’s need. The IST utilizes research-based interventions The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) alphabetically. to meet the needs of the student. An increase in the fre- provides specifically that Central Dauphin School District as Services include: quency or intensity level of intervention may occur if a child an educational agency may disclose education records, does not make expected progress. Once a student meets without parent consent, to a school in which the student • Individual counseling • Group counseling their expected progress goal, they are dismissed from the intends to enroll, subject to conditions in FERPA. FERPA allows IST process. disclosure of appropriate information regarding specified • Classroom guidance disciplinary actions to teachers and school officials, including • Career development and planning The team also receives requests for assistance for aca- those in other schools, who have legitimate educational • Parent/teacher liaison demic, emotional and/or behavioral concerns. This request interests in the behavior of the student. • Referrals to outside agencies can be made by parents, classroom or itinerant teachers, Central Dauphin School District has procedures in the counselor, the principal, or the nurse. Parents may also place to facilitate the transfer of disciplinary records, with Home Schooling request a special education evaluation at any time. respect to a suspension or expulsion, by Central Dauphin Central Dauphin School District authorizes a Home School District, to any private or public elementary school Education Program after the district superintendent or his/her Student Assistance Program or secondary school for any student who is enrolled or designee receives appropriate documentation and assurance The Student Assistance Program is a statewide initiative seeks, intends or is instructed to enroll, on a full or part-time that a Home Education Program will occur/is occurring in operating in all secondary schools and is administered by basis in the school. accordance with the Public School Code 1949, 24 P.S. Section the Department of Education in collaboration with the 13-1327.1 (Act 169 of 1988). departments of Health and Public Welfare. Student assistance Employment Certificates (Working Papers) is designed to help educators identify students who show General/vacation employment certificates may be Homebound Instruction signs of experiencing mental health or drug and/or alcohol obtained from the school principal. Parents must apply in In the event your child needs to be out of school because problems which interfere with the student’s learning and person for Promise of Employment papers. No employment of illness or physical incapacitation for an extended period school success. Through a systematic process, students are certificates may be issued until the pupil has furnished: legal [twenty (20) consecutive school days], arrangements can be identified, interviewed, and, if appropriate, referred for an proof of age, written promise of employment and certificate made for homebound instruction at no expense to the parents. informal assessment by an outside agency. of physical fitness signed by a physician. Instructors will be provided for only those subjects required It is the parent’s right to be involved in the student assis- General/vacation employment certificates will be secured for graduation and/or promotion. Homebound instruction is tance process. Involvement of parents in all phases of the from the administration office only in unusual circumstances. only provided on the favorable recommendation of the Student Assistance Program emphasizes the parent’s role and Any minor of the age of seventeen (17) who is a high attending physician. Students requesting homebound responsibility in the decision-making process affecting their school graduate need not apply for an employment certificate instruction for more than four (4) consecutive weeks are student’s education and a successful resolution of problems. upon furnishing proof of graduation to his/her employer. required to submit an additional request from the attending The program is an identification and referral process, not physician. The maximum hours of homebound instruction a treatment program. The core of the program is the Student are three (3)-five (5) hours/week. Assistance Team comprised of school and agency personnel Guidance and Counseling specially trained to work with at-risk students. Student assis- Elementary – Counselors assist pupils, teachers, other Home and School Visitors tance team members are trained to identify problems, related support staff and parents by helping to identify and determine whether or not the presenting problem lies within provide appropriate programs designed to meet individual Home and school visitors are employed by the Central the responsibility of the school, and make recommendations pupil needs. This is accomplished through developmental Dauphin School District to work with pupils, parents and to assist the student and the parent. There are presently programs, assessment, intervention, consultation and coor- agency personnel in areas of attendance, employment, teams operating in both high schools and all four middle dination of services. homebound instruction and residency requirements. schools. Counselors work with parents and teachers to help Home and school visitors are responsible for verifying children acquire behavior patterns and social/personal residency regulations, notifying and addressing poor atten- dance patterns that disrupt a child’s educational progress. Standardized Testing Program skills necessary for developing to his/her potential. The 1. The Central Dauphin School District shall provide a counselor’s efforts are directed toward helping pupils be This will include notification of unlawful unexcused absence to the District Justice. testing program that meets both student and district successful in school by developing decision-making skills needs, in accordance with the following design: and assisting the pupils in dealing with everyday problems that are part of human growth and development. Instructional Support Team Pennsylvania State System of Assessment (PSSA) Pennsylvania school districts are required to Guidance and counseling services are an The purpose of the Instructional Support Team is to Secondary – administer the PSSA in grades 3 through 8 (Reading integral part of the school program. The goal of guidance provide each student with the opportunity for a successful and Math), grades 5, 8 and 11 (Writing) and grades 4, 8, and counseling is to provide support services that afford school experience. The IST utilizes the Response To and 11 (Science) and grade 12 (retake of Reading, each pupil the opportunity to achieve maximum growth and Intervention (RTI) model of service delivery. This process is Math, Science and Writing) for eligible students. development in obtaining self-realization, social/personal being implemented throughout the elementary schools in skills, economic efficiency, academic excellence and civic the district. responsibility. Counselors assist pupils in identifying and 36 Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA) observations and information from parents and teachers. Building, office of special education services and in the pupil’s The PASA, or Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assess- If the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team recommends cumulative folder. ment, measures the attainment of knowledge and skills the student is eligible and the Individual Education Program Evaluations administered are: of children with significant cognitive disabilities. Like (IEP) team determines the need of specially designed • Cognitive ability • Social/emotional the state-wide standardized test (the Pennsylvania Sys- instruction, an IEP is written. The IEP is a written plan that • Achievement • Vocational tem of School Assessment or PSSA), the purpose of the describes the student’s present levels of functioning, goals • Educational and medical • Perceptual/motor PASA is to provide information to school districts and and objectives, specially designed instruction and resources history • Psychiatric other educational service providers that will aid them in necessary for the student to experience success within the improving instruction. The PASA was developed in re- education environment. If a student is not eligible for an IEP, sponse to the 1997 amendments to the Individuals with the team must still make recommendations. Related Services Disabilities Education Act (IDEA ’97). States are required Educational programs (itinerant, resource, part-time or In addition to the individualized educational program, by IDEA ’97 to develop alternate assessment systems full-time) are available in the district for students found to related services are provided to the student as outlined in for students who cannot participate in the regular state be exceptional according to the Pennsylvania State the IEP. These special programs and services are provided assessment, either with or without accommodations. Department of Education guidelines. to students who meet the eligibility criteria to be identified The following categories are included: as speech and language impaired, learning disabled, mentally 2. The results of these tests are considered part of the retarded, neurologically impaired, emotionally disturbed, student’s school record. Learning Support – For exceptional students whose physically handicapped, autistic, multihandicapped, blind 3. Additional tests may be given by designated school primary need is academic learning. or partially sighted, deaf or hearing impaired. Guidelines for these programs, as well as rules and personnel to assist students and staff in making For exceptional students where appropriate educational decisions. Life Skills Support – regulations for their operation and maintenance, are feder- the class focuses primarily on the needs of students for ally and state mandated and controlled. If you have ques- independent living. 4. Policy and procedures governing the collection, tions regarding special programs and services for children in maintenance, dissemination and destruction of data For exceptional students whose Central Dauphin School District, contact the office of special is outlined in the Central Dauphin School District Emotional Support – primary need is for emotional support. education services, (717) 545-4703, ext. 269. Student’s Records Policy. 5. No educational trips will be approved during the Deaf or Hearing-Impaired Support – For exceptional students who are deaf or hearing impaired. Behavior Specialist scheduled testing days. The district employs full-time certified applied behavior Blind or Visually Impaired Support – For exceptional analysts whose primarily role is to provide support to Wellness Policy students who are blind or visually impaired. educational staff through both consultative services and educational/training opportunities. The behavior specialists The Central Dauphin School District recognizes that student Deaf and Blind Support – For exceptional students who are deaf and blind. are available to assist staff with the functional behavioral wellness and proper nutrition are related to students’ assessment process, the development and implementation physical well-being, growth development, and readiness to Autistic Support – For exceptional students who are of targeted interventions, and school-wide utilization of learn. The Board is committed to providing a school identified as autistic. effective behavioral management strategies. environment that promotes student wellness, proper nutrition, nutrition education, and regular physical activity Speech and Language Support or Intensive Speech as part of the total learning experience. In a healthy school and Language Support – For exceptional students who Occupational/Physical Therapy Services environment, students will learn about and participate in are speech and language impaired. Occupational/physical therapists are professionals who positive dietary and lifestyle practices that can improve may provide services to children receiving special education. For exceptional students student achievement. Multidisabilities Support – with multiple disabilities. In some instances, children in regular education may also require occupational/physical therapy assistance if they are Orthopedic Impairment Support – For exceptional in some way health impaired. This service will be provided students who have physical or neurological as a 504 Service Plan when children qualify for this service. Special Education impairments. Services provided by the school therapist are: Traumatic Brain Injury Support – For students who • Evaluation • Direct treatment • Integrated therapeutic Services have suffered a brain injury. • Consultation • Training programming Psychological Services Social Work Services Introduction The decision to refer for a psychological or psychoedu- The primary role of the school social worker is to assist cational evaluation is usually made when considerable eligible students in resolving personal, social and/or emo- Central Dauphin School District provides a evidence exists that the pupil has an emotional or academic tional problems that interfere with their adjustment to variety of programs to students who meet the criteria to be exceptionality. school and their capacity to enjoy and experience the fullest identified as eligible and then in need of special education Initial referrals for psychological testing require written benefits of the educational process. The school social worker’s and related services. Eligibility is determined through an and informed parental consent. Findings are shared with role and function encompass a range of duties and responsi- evaluation conducted by a Multidisciplinary Evaluation parents and appropriate staff members. Individual reports bilities to the overall education, health and welfare of Team. This team prepares an Evaluation Report (ER) which called Evaluation Reports are retained at the Administration exceptional students. is based on a student’s strengths and needs as shown by Services may be provided to parents or educational performance levels, rate of acquisition and retention, interpretation of assessment results, classroom 37 guardians of eligible students to increase their knowledge d. 60-69/BELOW AVERAGE – Awarded to pupils who: four (24) college credits (or equivalent) including a minimum and utilization of community resources. The school social (1) Make only minimum preparation. of three (3) credits in English, three (3) credits in Math, and worker can facilitate the referral of exceptional students to the equivalent of one-half (0.5) credit in Phys. Ed. shall be (2) Are ineffective in the mastery and application outside agencies, i.e., Children and Youth, MH/MR, Juvenile considered successful completion of the freshman year. of basic skills. Probation, residential treatment facilities, etc. The responsi- Approval for early admission to college and graduation from bility of tracking all students who are hospitalized or resi- (3) Are poor in organization of work and the use high school shall be received from the building principal. dentially placed for mental health and/or drug and alcohol of time, even under the direction of teachers. An official transcript from the college must be filed with issues, students placed into foster care, and court-ordered (4) Make erratic and very slow progress. the building principal as evidence the freshman year was placements is also part of the school social worker’s role. (5) Follow directions poorly. successfully completed. e. 0-59/FAILURE – Awarded to pupils who: Semester Examinations (1) Have little understanding of basic ideas. Semester examinations shall be administered to high (2) Show little or no progress. school students 9-12, in English, Mathematics, Science and Academic (3) Fail to follow instructions. Social Studies. The content of the examination shall include (4) Fail to prepare required work. a representative summary of materials taught during the Information (5) Are unwilling to cooperate and to accept semester as required by the course of study. responsibility. Grading System (6) Fail to participate in class discussions. High School Weighted Grade Point Average (7) Waste time. 1. The Central Dauphin schools use a 100-point system of Certain subjects in the high school program require evaluation with 60 as the lowest passing grade. (8) Have poor work habits. more specialization, preparation and skill than others. Because of these factors and the degree of difficulty for 2. Numerical grades may be equated to performance level f. TEMPORARY INCOMPLETE GRADE (I) certain subjects, weighted point value for class ranking has in accordance with the following criteria: (1) Any pupil who fails to meet a major require- been assigned to selected subjects. a. Awarded for exceptional ment for a subject will receive a temporary The weight assigned to individual subjects on each 90-100/SUPERIOR – ( ) achievement to those pupils who: incomplete grade I . student’s schedule will be indicated on the report card. (2) The major requirement must be acceptably (1) Display a high degree of originality in the Also, the current year weighted grade point average and the completed within a period of twenty-five (25) application of what has been achieved and accumulated weighted grade point average will appear on school days from the time the assignment who have a thorough mastery of essentials. the student’s report card. was originally due. (2) Produce distinguished, outstanding work characterized by accuracy, neatness, The foregoing characteristics are to be considered as a Explanation of Honor Grades promptness, organization and undertaking. guide in awarding grades. Any one or group of these descrip- D – Distinguished Honors – No grade less than 90 in any (3) Accept responsibility, are attentive, and tive statements may enter into the determination of a grade. major subject. No grade lower than 70 in any minor subject. make the best use of their time. These characteristics are not necessarily listed in the order H – Honors – No grade less than 80 in any major subject. (4) Are regular and systematic in the preparation of their importance, nor should it be mandatory that each No grade lower than 70 in any minor subject. of assignments. one be satisfied in order to award a particular grade. A major subject will be any course meeting a minimum of six (6) times during the six (6)-day cycle. (5) Are able to work without supervision in the preparation of assignments. Graduation Requirements National Honor Society b. Awarded to pupils Pupils must obtain a total credit of 23.5 credits in the 80-89/ABOVE AVERAGE – following subjects in grades 9-12. The National Honor Society creates enthusiasm for who have: scholarship, stimulates a desire to render service, promotes English ...... 4.0 (1) A mastery of essentials. worthy leadership, and encourages the development of Mathematics ...... 4.0 (2) Initiative and originality in the application character in pupils of the Central Dauphin and Central Science ...... 3.0 of principles and skills. Dauphin East high schools. Social Studies ...... 3.0 Candidates eligible for election to this Chapter must (3) Carefully and regularly prepared assign- Health ...... 0.5 have at least an 89 average, and at least two (2) semesters in ments. Physical Education ...... 2.0 high school. In addition, membership is based upon further (4) Excellent record of class participation. Arts and/or Humanities ...... 1.0 evidences of service and leadership rendered to the school Electives ...... 6.0 c. 70-79/AVERAGE – Awarded to pupils who: as well as good character traits displayed in the past. (1) Have required work completed on time. TOTAL ...... 23.5 The election of members is made by a teachers’ council (2) Show honest effort. which includes principals and School Counselors. After Early Admission to College induction into the organization, members are expected to (3) Are able to grasp main ideas. maintain the minimum standards to continue Pupils granted early admission to college and who (4) Apply skills and basic knowledge. affiliation in the National Honor Society. successfully complete the year may substitute college (5) Can follow direction and leadership. freshman credits earned in a degree program for high school (6) Make steady progress. senior year credits and graduate with their class. Twenty- 38 National Junior Honor Society Time Allotted for Make-Up Work Appointments may be made at your convenience to review student progress, test scores and educational plans. The purpose of this society shall be to create an enthu- Upon returning to school from an excused or unexcused Pupils will be expected to satisfy all financial and other siasm for superior scholarship; to develop loyal pupil absence, pupils are expected to meet with their respective obligations before report cards are issued and pupil records citizenship; to stimulate a desire to serve faithfully one’s teachers and plan completion of the assignments missed are cleared. school, community and country; to promote trustworthy during the period of absence. The following time guidelines Progress reports to parents shall be prepared by the leadership; and to instill exemplary qualities of character in shall be observed when scheduling deadline dates for teacher for those pupils who are making unsatisfactory the pupils of seventh and eighth grades. Membership shall completion of make-up work. progress at the end of the fifth week in each grade period. be based upon scholarship, school citizenship, service, One (1)-two (2) days absent, five (5) school days make- leadership and character. up period; three (3)-five (5) days absent, ten (10) school days To be eligible for membership in middle school, the pupil make-up period; six (6)-ten (10) days absent, fifteen (15) Secondary Summer School must have attended at least one (1) semester in the Central school days make-up period; eleven (11)+ days absent, The district participates in the Dauphin County Technical Dauphin School District schools. All pupils in the seventh and schedule to be developed by students and teachers and School summer program which provides high school pupils eighth grades who have a scholarship average of 89 or better approved by principal. with an opportunity to make up credit deficiencies. For pupils shall be eligible candidates. Their further eligibility shall then a. Unusual circumstances may require special in grades 7 and 8, a summer school program is provided in be considered on their school citizenship, service, leadership consideration and adjustment of the time allowed for the Central Dauphin School District. Registration forms, and character. Nomination of members in this society shall be completion of make-up work. subjects offered and other information regarding summer by a teachers’ council which includes principals and School school procedures, rules and regulations may be obtained Counselors. After induction into the organization, members b. Failure to complete assignments accurately in from the pupil’s School Counselor. It is strongly are expected to maintain the minimum standards to continue accordance with the above schedule may result in recommended that students make up deficiencies in affiliation in the National Honor Society. pupils receiving a failing grade for minor summer school immediately following failure. requirements or grade of “I” for major requirements. Homework c. Pupils who are absent from school at the end of the fourth grading period are required to make up work High School Schedule Changes Homework is considered a in accordance with the schedule above except that 1. All schedule changes will be subject to master schedule fundamental part of the learning “week days” (excluding holidays) shall replace limitations and class-size considerations. activities for students in the Central “school days.” 2. Course changes are to be made during the summer. Dauphin School District. A copy of the schedule will be mailed to each student Homework assignments should d. Secondary students absent for one (1)-two (2) days should contact a classmate or Homework Hotline to in early August. Contact the school immediately for be related in a meaningful way to changes. the classroom instruction and secure assignments. reasonable in time requirements. A e. Secondary students absent three (3) or more consec- 3. Schedule changes after the start of school will be minimum of homework should be utive days may phone the guidance office to request reviewed by the counselors/administration. No assigned in primary grades with increased amounts, as homework assignments. schedule changes will be made after the first two (2) necessary, up through the grades. The purpose of homework cycles of school. assignments should be clearly understood by the students. 4. Exception to any one of the above stated guidelines The teacher is responsible for carefully planning assignments Reports to Parents will be permitted only with approval of the building and clearly presenting them to students. Homework standards Elementary – Sharing the progress of pupils with parents principal. should take into consideration individual differences of is done each nine (9) weeks with a report card. Letter symbols students, normal home resources and the time impact on are used and reflect the many variables that are considered English as a Second Language students. to reach the grade given. In addition, teachers may use checklists and narratives to reflect students’ progress. The Central Dauphin School District provides services 1. All pupils will be expected to do a reasonable amount to identified non-English dominant pupils. Supplementary of homework. Parent-teacher conferences often assist in better under- standing of a child’s progress. Conferences can be requested English instruction is provided to the students in need of 2. Homework should be assigned with a definite purpose by parents by calling the school office. Teachers often arrange assistance. and reason for its assignment. conferences with parents. In either case, the understanding 3. Homework may be given to reinforce a learning expe- that results will be in the best interest of the child. rience or concept developed in school. The amount Conferences must be held at a time that will not interfere should be no greater than that needed to fix a concept. with the instructional program of the class. 4. Positively no homework or in-class assignments shall In addition to the regular report card, parent-teacher be made as a form of punishment. conferences will be scheduled by the school for all pupils. Secondary – The school year is divided into four (4) 5. All homework should be carefully reviewed by the report periods. Report cards will be issued within two (2) teacher and the student following its completion. weeks after the report period closes. Duplicate report cards 6. Homework assignments should be readily completed will only be issued to pupils upon written request by the with resource materials the students normally possess parents, only if a report card is lost or destroyed. or which are easily available. Counselors may be contacted about report cards.

39 Gifted Program Student Council borrowed or returned any time the libraries are open. Educational programs are Middle School – The purpose of the student council is Elementary libraries available in the Central Dauphin to work toward the betterment of the school by improving include both fiction and nonfic- School District for students found cooperation between pupils, faculty and the principal. The tion books. Each class meets to be exceptional according council makes suggestions to the principal on ways to with one of the librarians for to the Pennsylvania State improve the school. They also are in charge of certain all- instruction in library activities Department of Education school activities such as dances, parties, hall patrol, etc. All and procedures. In addition, each class is given time each guidelines. decisions of the council are subject to the final approval of week for book selection. the principal. Gifted Support High School – The main purposes of the organization For exceptional students identified as mentally gifted as are as follows: Payment for Industrial Technology Material defined by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education. a. To serve as liaison agency between the pupil and the Shop projects become the property of the pupils upon Mentally gifted – Outstanding intellectual and administration. payment of the cost of the materials. Pupils, who are making creative ability the development of which requires b. To receive suggestions from pupils for changes within special projects for themselves, shall pay for the materials specially designed programs or support services, the school. as it is removed from stock. The cost of all supplies will be or both, not ordinarily provided in the regular the same as the cost to the school district. education program. c. To promote an opportunity for participation in democratic processes. Classroom teachers at all grade levels provide experiences d. To share with the administration the responsibility of Student Transcripts and support services needed to enhance intellectual growth handling assemblies. Upon request of parents/students, student transcripts and development for the gifted student. In grades kindergarten e. To organize and promote the homecoming activities. will be sent free while the student is registered within the through 12, teachers of the gifted student may provide district and/or being transferred to another unit outside the enrichment-type activities on an itinerant basis or assist f. To assist in organizing clubs, dances, concerts and other social activities during the school year. district. Once the record has been transferred to the central classroom teachers with program modifications. Accelerated office, a two dollar ($2.00) fee will be charged for each students meeting the criteria of their program of studies as transcript. The transcript request form is located online at outlined by the district will have the opportunity to take www.cdschools.org. advanced placement courses as appropriate. Annual screenings to determine gifted eligibility are conducted by the school district. Miscellaneous Information Any pupil caught cheating on tests or plagiarizing papers October: Grades 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 will receive no credit for the work. In determining averages, November: Grades 3, 4 zero (0) will be used as the numerical grade. December: Grade 2 In elective sequences: Algebra I to Algebra II, Foreign January: Grades K, 1 Language I to V, Accounting I to II; pupils with a final average of less than 70 are urged not to take the next level subjects. Parents are notified by letter if their child is referred by teacher(s) for screening. Pupils who fail a subject can remove the failure only by Parents may request evaluation if they believe their Instrumental Music going to an accredited summer school or repeating the child is gifted (one [1] per school year). Music, as well as other forms of art, is an important course during the regular school year. If they are successful component of each child’s education. The district begins in passing the course, they will then receive credit. Independent Study instrumental instruction in grade 4 and continues through Accelerated courses are presently offered in English, grade 12. Instruction is provided in both band and string French, American History, European History, Physics, Pupils meet with teachers and available community instruments. Biology, Chemistry, Latin, Spanish and Calculus. The district resource persons to work on contracted projects. Areas of also provides students the opportunity to take advanced pupil interest pertinent to their educational advancement placement examinations offered by the College Entrance are selected and scheduled. Teachers facilitate and monitor Library Service Examination Board. Qualified students may receive advanced student progress. All such study must be cleared through The secondary level library program is under the direction standing on the basis of these results. the building principal. Specific guidelines must be followed. of a librarian in each school. Library materials are selected for the use of pupils in connection with their school work. The Central Dauphin School District philosophy is based Collections include books and magazines, as well as news- on the continuous progress model in kindergarten through Reading Specialists papers, pamphlets, occupational files and pictures. Because grade 8. The district employs reading specialists who assist the library rooms are used for reference work and for pleas- with inservice education, curriculum development, ure reading, silence is required of every pupil. Pupils are evaluation of reading programs and tests, corrective and admitted to the libraries during class periods by: (1) remedial teaching, and serve as advisors to the teaching Presenting an official printed library permit from the subject staff and administrators. teacher and signed by the study hall teacher, or (2) A sub- ject teacher may bring an entire class group. Books may be 40 Transportation Bus-Riding Conduct 6. Keep the aisle clear, except when entering or exiting. Any pupils involved in an act of misconduct which 7. Do not throw anything in the bus or out of the bus Regular Transportation may be detrimental to the health or safety of other pupils, window. The Central Dauphin School District shall bus driver, vehicle or person(s) outside the vehicle shall 8. Horseplay, fighting, eating and drinking are strictly provide transportation for students as determined have their riding privilege suspended or removed perma- forbidden, as is all other conduct prohibited by the by the School Board. The building assignment of nently. Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct for Student Code of Conduct. all pupils in grades kindergarten through twelve specific penalties with respect to school bus misconduct. 9. Be courteous to fellow pupils and the bus driver. All students who ride the school bus shall, in addition shall be according to the legal residence of the 10. The following items are not permitted in any school parent or legal guardian and transportation shall to complying with all rules in the Student Code of Conduct, comply with the following rules: vehicle: live animals, weapons, drugs, alcohol or be provided accordingly. If the legal residence is tobacco, flammable liquids (gasoline, propane, fuel), located within a designated walking area, transpor- Prior to Loading fireworks, firecrackers, smoke bombs, tape recorders, tation will not be provided, unless the pupil attends 1. Be on time at the designated school bus stop, arriving radios, balls (except for team buses), water pistols, a latchkey program recognized by the school district five (5) minutes before the bus is due. spray bottles, pea shooters, sling shots, any item and whose facilities are located in the area that too large for students to hold on their laps. qualifies for transportation service. 2. Wait for your bus at a safe place, well off the highway, on the side of the street on which you live. Cross the Transportation Video Recordings with Audio street to enter the bus, if necessary, only when the Transportation Changes bus is stopped and the red flashing signals are on. 1. Video recorders with audio are placed on school One change in transportation, for reason(s) other than a buses to be a deterrent against acts of misconduct, 3. Respect the property rights of people who reside at residence change, shall be permitted in a school term providing thus providing a safer environment for students, or near the bus stop. the change is permanent, seating space is available, the new drivers and the motoring public. stop lies within the same building attendance area and no 4. Do not get into private vehicles with strangers. All 2. Videotapes with audio capturing misbehavior may be additional mileage is added to the bus route. The permanent Central Dauphin School District vehicles are clearly used at conferences with parents and as evidence for change will be for transportation to and from the same marked with the designation “Central Dauphin disciplinary action. All camera boxes with audio will location a.m. and/or p.m., Monday through Friday; provided, School District.” be activated by the drivers whenever students are however, that the a.m. location need not be the same as the 5. Enter the bus in an orderly manner and take your present, regardless if a camera is in the box or not. p.m. location. seat. Bus drivers may assign seats. While on the Bus After Leaving the Bus Delays 1. Observe regular classroom conduct except for 1. When necessary, cross the road at least ten (10) feet There will be times due to adverse weather conditions ordinary conversation and follow your bus driver’s in front of the bus, but only after looking to be sure and traffic delays that school buses will not arrive at their instructions. The bus driver has the same authority that no traffic is approaching from either direction. stops at the designated time. Please inform your child to on the bus as a teacher has in the classroom. 2. Help look after the safety and wait a reasonable amount of time for the bus to arrive. 2. Remain in your seat at all times, except when boarding comfort of small children. and unloading. Do not change seats at bus stops. 3. Be alert to the danger signal Parking Regulations 3. Keep your hands, head and feet inside the bus at all from the driver. 1. Parking areas and access roads to parking areas are for times. 4. Go directly to your school the exclusive use of Central Dauphin School District 4. Loud talking, laughter and other similar conduct building in the morning employees, authorized pupils, parents and visitors on diverts the driver’s attention and may result in a and directly home in the school business. Unauthorized persons are subject to serious accident. afternoon. arrest for trespass violations. 5. Do not damage or tamper with any parts of the bus. Call (717) 541-0680, 2. Parents and other visitors on school business shall park In addition to disciplinary actions from violating this in the designated visitor’s parking area. ext. 281, 243, 245 or 287 rule, you or your parents will be responsible for the for bus stops, schedules or any 3. Parking areas are school property and the smoking payment of the cost of the repair. transportation questions. policy, weapons policy, controlled substance policy and all student regulations shall be strictly enforced. 4. Pupils’ automobiles must be registered in the school 6. Pupils authorized to use the school parking area shall 8. The driver of the vehicle is office. promptly park their vehicle and immediately leave the responsible for the conduct of pupil passengers in a. A parking permit may be purchased by authorized area. Permission must be secured at the office to return the vehicle. pupils. to the parking area during school hours. 9. School buses have priority at dismissal time. Drivers b. The parking permit must be displayed. 7. The speed limit in the parking area is fifteen (15) miles may not break into the line as buses depart. 5. Vehicles must be parked within the lined parking spaces per hour and cautious driving techniques must be 10. Disregarding these regulations may result in suspen- assigned to the pupil parking area. Parking diagonal or observed at all times. sion of driving privileges and/or arrest. perpendicular to the lined space is prohibited. 41 3. Prepared announcements will generally fall into the 4. Pupils attending nonpublic schools within the ten Three Mile Island following categories: (10)-mile zone and within the Central Dauphin School a. Initial alert d. General evacuation District will be evacuated to Central Dauphin Middle b. Take shelter e. School evacuation School, as directed by their respective school official. Nuclear Station c. Selective evacuation These schools include: Circle School, Infinity Charter School, Prince of Peace, and St. Catherine. Emergency Plan for Incidents at TMI III. GENERAL PROVISIONS 5. Once an evacuation has been ordered, parents who A. UNUSUAL EVENT have children in schools listed above are urged to pick up their children at Central Dauphin Middle School, In July 1982, the Pennsylvania 1. These occurrences are generally considered as not jeopardizing health or safety. These incidents may be located on Locust Lane, Lower Paxton Township. Emergency Planning Agency verbally reported by the news media. Schools will not receive 6. Central Dauphin Middle School pupils will be trans- approved the Central Dauphin School official notification from the Dauphin County Emergency ported home and walkers released, enabling the facility District’s Radiological Emergency Management Agency. to be utilized as a host school for pupils being evac- Response Plan for Incidents at TMI uated from the ten (10)-mile zone. Parents should B. ALERT inform their children what to do in their absence. Nuclear Station. This outline summa- 1. An alert message will be broadcast when special cir- 7. The students that attend Central Dauphin East Middle cumstances exist that warrant notification of the public rizes concepts and action that will be School or Central Dauphin East High School and live prior to any requirement to take shelter or evacuate. taken by the Central Dauphin School within the ten (10)-mile radius of TMI will remain in the District should an incident occur at 2. Building and transportation operations will be con- buildings until released to their parents/guardians. tinued according to regular schedule. the facility. 8. In the event of an evacuation, Capital Area Intermediate C. TAKE SHELTER Unit office, 55 Miller St., Summerdale, PA 17013, has 1. The governor will request that people living, working been designated the host school for CAIU students who I. DESCRIPTION OF EMERGENCY PLANNING ZONE or traveling in a ten (10)-mile area around the facility attend school in the Central Dauphin School District AROUND THREE MILE ISLAND take shelter. intermediate unit program. Students will be evacuated A. EMERGENCY PLANNING ZONE 2. Pupils attending Central Dauphin School District to Central Dauphin Middle School on CDSD buses, 1. The Emergency Planning Zone consists of an area of schools within the ten (10)-mile area will take shelter and then transported by the CAIU to their facilities. about ten (10) miles in radius around the fixed nuclear in their respective buildings until ordered to evacuate, 9. Pupils attending schools outside the ten (10)-mile facility at TMI. This area includes: Conewago Township, continue normal operations, or proceed with an zone but residing with in the ten (10)-mile zone will Derry Township, Highspire Borough, Hummelstown alternative plan as directed by the Dauphin County be kept at their assigned building. Parents are to pick Borough, Londonderry Township, Lower Swatara Emergency Management Agency. up these pupils at the regular dismissal time. Township, Middletown Borough, Paxtang Borough, 3. Pupils attending schools and living outside the ten 10. Schools outside the ten (10)-mile zone will continue Royalton Borough, South Hanover Township, Steelton (10)-mile Emergency Planning Zone may be transported operating until normal dismissal. Pupils attending these Borough, Swatara Township and the city of Harrisburg home early or according to their regular schedule, schools and living outside the ten (10)-mile zone will be south of I-83, Lower Paxton Township as far north as whichever is deemed necessary and appropriate by bused home as soon as transportation is available. Union Deposit Road and Nyes Road to and including the superintendent at the time of the incident. Red Top Road to the township line. 11. Parents are urged to cooperate with school officials: 2. Public and nonpublic schools within the Emergency D. SELECTIVE EVACUATION a. Do not try to enter schools within the ten (10)-mile Planning Zone included in the Central Dauphin School 1. The governor recommends the evacuation of pregnant zone once an evacuation has been ordered. District Response Plan are: Chambers Hill Elementary, women and preschool children living, working or b. Upon entering a school building outside the ten Lawnton Elementary, Paxtang Elementary, traveling within the ten (10)-mile Emergency Planning (10)-mile zone, please abide by the regulations Rutherford Elementary, South Side Elementary, Zone around the TMI facility. established by school officials. Properly identify Swatara Middle, Tri-Community Elementary, Circle 2. Building and transportation operations will be yourself. Before leaving with your son/daughter School, Infinity Charter School, Prince of Peace and continued according to their regular schedule. be certain his/her name has been taken off the St. Catherine. class register. E. GENERAL EVACUATION/SCHOOL EVACUATION c. Each building principal will have a plan of action 1. The governor recommends the evacuation of all pertaining to incidents at TMI. Review the plan of II. COMMUNICATIONS persons living or working within a ten (10)-mile radius A. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS operation at PTO/PTA meetings, so that you are of TMI. familiar with the procedures that will be followed. 1. Parents are urged to listen for public announcements 2. Parents with children attending school within the ten d. Take time to review your plan of action with each released through the Emergency Alert System by the (10)-mile radius of TMI are advised that their children Dauphin County Emergency Management Agency. member of your family should an order to evacuate are subject to the school district’s evacuation plan be issued. Should an incident at TMI be announced, 2. Emergency Alert System Stations: while school is in session. two of the most critical problems will be commu- a. Television c. FM Radio 3. Pupils attending Central Dauphin School District schools nications and transportation. Parents are urged to (1) WHP Channel 21 (1) WRVV 97.3* within a ten (10)-mile radius (Emergency Planning listen carefully to public announcements over the (2) WHTM Channel 27 (2) WHKF 99.3 Zone) of TMI will be evacuated to Central Dauphin Emergency Broadcast System and avoid calling or (3) WITF Channel 33 (3) WITF 89.5 Middle School. Public schools include: Chambers Hill driving to schools located in the ten (10)-mile b. AM Radio (4) WNNK 104.1 Elementary, Lawnton Elementary, Paxtang Elemen- zone. Your cooperation in implementing this (1) WTCY 1400 (5) WMSS 91.1 tary, Rutherford Elementary, South Side Elementary, plan will be absolutely necessary if we are to (2) WHP 580* Swatara Middle, and Tri-Community Elementary. protect the health and safety of our children. * Primary Emergency Alert Stations (3) WHP 1230 42 “All pupils, in order to participate in any of the extra- Admission to the Elementary School Building curricular activities of the school program, must be covered General Children are admitted to the school building fifteen (15) by pupil insurance or parents must certify to equivalent coverage under private insurance policies, or sign a waiver.” minutes prior to the beginning of classes. Parents are asked A form will be provided upon request to certify this coverage. to cooperate in having their children arrive during this Information Coverage includes the regular school sessions, going to fifteen (15)-minute period. Pupils transported by school bus and from school and all school-sponsored and school-super- will be admitted to the building upon arrival. Kindergarten vised activities except interscholastic football on the high children who ride in private cars should be picked up A Message to Parents school level. promptly at dismissal time. Education comes only from personal The Central Dauphin School District will not be respon- effort. The school can provide opportunity sible for medical or dental expenses incurred by pupils Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act and assistance. The school cannot do its best participating in extracurricular activities, including athletics, (AHERA) Notification work without the cooperation of the home. that are in excess of the coverage provided by the required The Central Dauphin School District is committed to Parental cooperation involves: school insurance. maintaining a safe and healthy learning and working environ- In the event of an accident, the pupil is responsible to ment for all students and employees in our schools. As a 1. Checking on the pupil’s home study, providing a notify the teacher in charge, so that an accident form may be result of improved methods of medical research, there is an quiet place for it, and seeing that it is done well. completed and submitted to the school nurse. Failure to do increasing awareness of the presence of substances in the 2. Giving attention to report cards. Report cards are so may result in loss of benefits. environment that may be dangerous to our health. Certain distributed every nine (9) weeks. materials known generally as “asbestos” have been identified 3. Visiting the school. as being among those substances. While materials containing 4. Seeing that social functions do not interfere with the Appearance and Dress asbestos were used for many years as insulation and fire- pupil’s studies and rest. 1. Standards for personal grooming and dress shall retardants in the construction of schools and other buildings, 5. Assisting in impressing the fact that school is the respect the following requirements: without the knowledge of the danger by the school district most serious business of any child and demands the a. Accessories or items of apparel which distract and other consumers, we now know that exposure to, and best effort of the pupil. from the educational program shall not be worn. inhalation of, asbestos fibers that are released into the air may pose a hazard to the health of our students and employees. 6. Trying to discover interests and capacities of the b. Clothing and hair shall never be worn in a fashion In response to these concerns, the district has taken child. Help make plans for the future. that presents a hazard to the safety of any pupil the necessary actions to address the issue, and to comply 7. Taking an interest in his/her progress throughout or groups of pupils. with all federal, state and local laws relating to the presence the year. 2. It shall be the responsibility of the building principal to of asbestos. All known friable (flaking) asbestos has been 8. Discussing school programs with the child. exercise fair and consistent judgment in determining removed from all of the district’s buildings. Of the options 9. Seeing that he/she gets enough sleep. when violations of Items 1, (a) and (b) have occurred. available to deal with the presence of friable asbestos, removal 10. Watching the health of the child. The adolescent was clearly the safest and only permanent solution to the period is one in which careful attention should be problem. The district decided to remove the friable asbestos paid to health, mental and physical. Athletics in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Athletics are valuable only insofar as they contribute to 1982 Friable Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools; 11. Reporting to the school any physical or mental the growth of the individual. This growth need not be Identification and Notification Rule. More recently, Congress handicaps under which the pupil may be laboring. entirely physical. It frequently is mental and moral as well. enacted the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of Poor hearing, bad eyesight, nervousness, etc., Central Dauphin School District sports schedules can 1986 (AHERA). As one of the requirements of the Act, we had should be reported. be found by following this process, click on our facilities inspected once again by certified asbestos 12. Assisting in maintenance of regular attendance. www.cdschools.org: inspectors. This inspection located, sampled and rated the Parents sometimes unthinkingly keep pupils out of • Administration condition and hazard potential of all material, friable or not, school for trivial reasons. • Athletics in our buildings. The inspection and laboratory analysis 13. Encouraging habits of promptness, obedience, • Sports schedules records were then utilized to prepare an asbestos management courtesy and respect for authority and property. • The high school name (middle schools are listed plan by a certified management planner. The results of the under the high schools) inspection and analysis were very favorable, primarily due • Click on highschoolsports.net to the fact that we had removed friable asbestos. The Accident Insurance asbestos-containing material that was found as a result of this There is no reduction of premium for coverage during For physical information and documentation click on inspection was minimal, requiring only periodic inspection part of the year. While it is recommended that all pupils be www.cdschools.org: with no removal required at this time. protected by this accident coverage, it is a school require- • Administration A copy of the asbestos management plan is available ment that a pupil must have purchased this protection, be • Athletics for your inspection at the Administration Building, 600 covered by equivalent insurance, or sign a waiver before he/ • Sports physicals Rutherford Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109. All inquiries regard- she may participate in any extracurricular activity. ing the plan should be directed to the Central Dauphin The Central Dauphin School District Board has approved School District Facilities Department. the following policy regarding school insurance and partici- pation in extracurricular activities. 43 Cafeteria Services Information Students will be assigned a PIN (Personal Identification Dauphin County Technical School Number). Students may not share their PIN numbers with A nutritious breakfast and lunch are served daily. Career and technical education is offered through the other students. A la carte food items also are available for purchase. Dauphin County Technical School program. The school offers Monthly menus are available from your school office, home- Student Charge Policy a one (1)-year exploratory experience followed by a three rooms, cafeteria or on the website at www.cdschools.org. (3)-year approved program. Approximately fifty percent (50%) High Schools – No charges permitted. Parents, guardians It is the responsibility of all pupils and teachers to keep and students should place funds on the student’s account to of the time is spent in vocational shops or laboratories; the the cafeteria area clean and neat. To maintain these high protect against any emergency. remainder in general education and related trade courses. standards, the following general rules should be followed: Middle Schools – Allowed one (1) charge. This will allow Interested students may secure more information and/ 1. Books should be placed on the racks or along the walls the student to receive a reimbursable meal for the day. After or an application form from their school counselor. Students when available, not on heating units, tables or chairs. the charge, the student will receive a verbal and written identified as special education may attend Dauphin County 2. All pupils must eat their lunch in the cafeteria and no reminder. The student will be denied any further meals after Technical School with all services and programs provided. food is to be taken from the cafeteria area. one (1) charge until the charge is paid in full. 3. Trays, plates, utensils, milk cartons and leftover food Elementary Schools – Allowed three (3) charges. After Dress for Physical Education Classes must be returned to the dishwashing room. each charge, the student will receive a verbal and written Your child will be involved in a physical education reminder. The student will receive a replacement meal 4. Pupils are not permitted to leave the school property program with planned activities for his/her education and which constitutes a reimbursable meal. The payment of the physical development. Students should wear solid white during the lunch period without a lunch pass issued replacement meals will be the responsibility of the parent or from the office. Violations may result in suspension. t-shirts, dark-colored shorts and white socks and sneakers guardian. that allow free movement for active play. Athletic shoes are 5. Visitors are not permitted to enter the building for In accordance with Federal Guidelines, meals will be required and must have adequate shoe laces and be sturdy the purpose of visitation during the pupil lunch period. provided to first through third grade students and any student to avoid accidents. Students are not permitted to wear the 6. Delivery of food by outside vendors during the lunch with disabilities who may be unable to manage their money. same clothing they wore to school on P.E. day. Students who periods is not permitted. Delivery of food by outside Students are not permitted to charge snacks or milk. No must wear glasses for class are asked to wear elastic guards student will be allowed to charge another student’s breakfast vendors at times other than during the lunch periods to hold their glasses secure during activity. or lunch to their account. must have prior approval by the building principal Physical education classes missed for unexcused reasons and the food must be eaten in the cafeteria. COMPASS may be made up as per the policy of the school. 7. No lunches may be eaten in cars or in any area of the school other than the cafeteria dining area. For the first time, families that have children attending a public school district can apply for free or reduced price Drug and Alcohol Policy 8. Lunch period rule violations may result in suspension In an effort to provide a safe environment for our students, or expulsion. school meals through the National School Lunch Program online using the Internet! This can be done using the Board has adopted a comprehensive Drug and Alcohol COMPASS. COMPASS allows Pennsylvanian's to apply for Policy. In conjunction with this policy, the district will con- New to Cafeteria: Parents/guardians will be able to social service programs, such as Food Stamps (FS), duct random K-9 searches in our middle and high schools. go online and access their child’s account and Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF), Low Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct booklet for the review their account history. They will be able to Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP), Children's complete policy. make deposits directly into their child’s account. Health Insurance Program (CHIP), etc. online. Families can use COMPASS to apply for free or reduced price school Equal Opportunity School District Meal Prices meals only, or they can apply for other services at the same Central Dauphin School District is an equal opportunity time (FS, TANF, LIHEAP, etc.). employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, The Central Dauphin School District provides nutritious Since your child attends the Central Dauphin School meals at nominal prices which are as follows: religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry and/or physical District, which is a public school district, you can apply for handicap in its activities, programs or employment practices free or reduced price school meals online by going to the Elementary Schools as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504. Breakfast (served daily): Paid Breakfast ...... $1.00 COMPASS website at www.compass.state.pa.us or you can Reduced Breakfast* .... $0.30 continue to use the paper "Household Meal Benefit • Should any individual require the services of interpreter Application" if you prefer. If you apply for free or reduced for the deaf or braille translation for the blind to access Lunch: Paid Lunch ...... $1.65 price school meals through COMPASS, you do not need to information regarding this statement, contact the office of Reduced Lunch* ...... $0.40 submit a paper application. special education services at (717) 545-4703 (ext. 269). Secondary Schools • Should any individual require language translation, contact Breakfast (served daily): Paid Breakfast ...... $1.00 Copyright/Recording the office of pupil services at (717) 545-4703 (ext. 207). Reduced Breakfast* .... $0.30 Copyright law prohibits individual use of recording devices during musical or theatrical performances. • Should any individual have need of access facilities due to Lunch: Paid Lunch ...... $1.95 physical handicap, contact the director of buildings and Reduced Lunch* ...... $0.40 Daily Time Schedules grounds at (717) 545-4703 (ext. 274). * Meal Benefit Applications must be completed every year for free Elementary Time Schedule – All elementary schools will • Should any individual allege discrimination by access to or reduced meals. Applications are included in new student packets begin at 9 a.m. and dismiss at 3:45 p.m. Morning kindergarten district athletic activities, contact the district athletic and can be picked up at each school’s office, cafeteria manager’s will begin at 9 a.m. and dismiss at 11:45 a.m. Afternoon kinder- director at (717) 545-4703 (ext. 265). office or at the Administration Building, cafeteria services office. garten will begin at 1 p.m. and dismiss at 3:45 p.m. Elementary schools operate on a five (5)-day cycle. • Should any employee or applicant for employment have a Point-of-Sale Accounts concern regarding discrimination of the above in relation All schools have Point-of-Sale cash registers allowing Secondary Time Schedule – All middle and high schools will begin at 7:45 a.m. and dismiss at 2:30 p.m. Secondary to employment, contact the office of human resources students to deposit money into their own account for daily schools operate on a six (6)-day cycle. at (717) 545-4703 (ext. 259 or 262). food purchases. Cashiers can provide balance information to students or parents as requested. Cash or checks made payable to the school your child attends are accepted. 44 Gifts No Smoking Policy First year – Varsity Letter Second year – Varsity Sport Pin Class gifts presented to the schools must be approved The Board prohibits tobacco use by students, Third and fourth year – Varsity Service Bar by the administrative team. We discourage individual pupils employees and visitors on all school district property which giving gifts to teachers. includes; school buildings, buses, vans, and vehicles that are Middle School (Grades 7 & 8) sports owned, leased or controlled by the school district as well as All athletes who participate and complete a sport sea- in/on all athletic facilities, and school district grounds. son will be issued a certificate for that sport. The only Gold Card exception will be illness or injury that would limit participa- Any district resident who has reached their sixty- tion. second (62th) birthday may apply for a “Gold Card” pass to Parent-Teacher Association/Organization all district-sponsored events. These organizations are composed of parents and An athlete who is in 8th grade and completes the sport All members of the “Gold Card” club are entitled to free teachers interested in promoting the welfare of the youth of season for that sport will be issued a small varsity letter. admission to Central Dauphin home athletic events (except this community. The bylaws of these associations list further PIAA playoffs), to selected plays and musical productions, objectives as raising the standards of home life, securing Study Trips and reduced fees for adult education classes. “Gold Card” adequate laws for the care and protection of youth, bringing The school district will be taking students on study applicants may visit the Administration Building to apply for about closer relations of the home and school, and uniting trips from time to time as part of the curriculum and will not a “Gold Card.” the general public and educators to secure the highest be seeking specific parental authorization for those trips. advantages in physical, mental and spiritual education for Parents will be informed of these trips. Harrisburg Area Community College every child. Contact your school for more information. Central Dauphin School District is a sponsoring district Telephone of the Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC), a two Return Check Charge School office telephones are intended for school business (2)-year community college located in Harrisburg. The district Payments made to the Central Dauphin School District only. Where a public telephone is installed pupils shall use assumes responsibility for one-third (1/3) of the tuition of with nonsufficient funds will be turned into a collection agency that telephone, during lunch only, for personal calls. Pupils district residents. In order to qualify for the special tuition and assessed a twenty-five dollar ($25) return check charge. will not be called to the phone. Messages, if important, will rate, students must present proof of residency in the Central be taken and delivered to the pupil. Pupils must report to Dauphin School District. Persons must reside in the district Safety and Security/Crisis Management the office for permission to use the phone. for a period of six (6) months prior to enrollment at HACC to The Central Dauphin School District has been focusing qualify for a residency certificate. Certificates of residency and will continue to take steps and actions which will prepare Visitation may be secured at the District Administration Building at an effective response to the types and levels of crisis which Upon entering any district building, all visitors must 600 Rutherford Road, Harrisburg, PA., or via the s can effect our schools. We are taking a pro-active stance both register in the office and obtain a visitor’s badge. to lessen the likelihood of a crisis and to prepare our admin- Internet Usage Policy istrators, staff and students for managing a crisis effectively. Parent/Guardian Visitation The district recognizes the value of the Internet to support As a part of its commitment to enhance school safety The administration and faculty of the Central Dauphin and enrich the curriculum and the learning process. At the for students and faculty, the district has initiated a picture schools wish to support home/school cooperation. In order same time, the district wishes to prevent misuses or abuses of identification system. Each of the district’s 1,600 employees to make your visit to school more profitable to you and to the Internet in the schools. The Internet Acceptable Usage has received an IDenticard photo badge, allowing for easier us, and safe for all students, we ask: Policy details what constitutes acceptable use of the Internet. identification of employees by students, parents, co-workers 1. Please schedule your visit in advance. A phone call to This policy is included in the Student Code of Conduct and emergency services personnel. the principal’s office will alert all staff of your presence. Booklet and must be signed by the student and his/her parent Students who threaten harm to others will be assessed 2. Special education classroom visits are scheduled or guardian. If a student violates any of the provisions out- by a school-based team. If the threat is determined to be a through the respective special education supervisor. lined in the Internet Acceptable Usage Policy, his/her danger to others, the student and parent/guardian will be 3. If you desire a conference with a teacher, make an account will be terminated and future access could possibly notified and a Crisis Intervention Plan will be required. be denied. appointment through the office. Classes will not be interrupted for this purpose. Safety Patrol Lockers (Secondary) The safety patrol is composed of responsible children Pupil Visitation Each pupil is provided with two (2) lockers, one (1) for on duty in sufficient time before and after school to help 1. Pupils from other school districts are not encouraged street clothing, books, etc. and the other for gymnasium insure your child will arrive safely at school or home. All to visit the Central Dauphin schools. equipment. Combinations for hall lockers will be supplied pupils are expected to obey the school patrol to help insure 2. Pupils from the Central Dauphin School District are by homeroom teachers. It is the responsibility of the student their own safety. Parents should plan for their children to not encouraged to visit other schools or schools to properly secure the gymnasium locker. arrive at school during the time patrols are on duty. within the district. Lockers must be kept in order and locked at all times. 3. Younger brothers or sisters shall not be brought to Under no circumstances should a pupil give the combination school to visit. of his/her locks to others. If pupils have trouble with locks, Secondary Athletic Awards they may be exchanged for locks in good working order. High School (Grades 9-12) sports Damaged or bent locks will not be replaced. Schools will not All athletes who participate and complete a sport sea- Website www.cdschools.org be responsible for losses from lockers. son will be issued a certificate for that sport. The only Stay up-to-date on current information about Central exception will be illness or injury that would limit participa- Dauphin Schools, programs and initiatives. You can find us Lost and Found tion. at www.cdschools.org. Each school has its own web- site that can be accessed from the district site. Any article that is found and judged to have value should An athlete who participates on a varsity team will be turned in to the office and an effort will be made to have receive the following awards: lost and found items returned to the owner. The district is not responsible for items brought to school. 45