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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP Cheltenham High School Name____________________________________ Grade 9 10 11 12 HR #_____________ HR Teacher __________________ Team R Y G B ATTACH YOUR ROSTER IN THE SPACE BELOW: Front Cover Artwork courtesy of Christina Melendez - Class of 2018 Back Cover Artwork courtesy of Alessandra Booth – Class of 2017 1 Dear Students: On behalf of the entire faculty and staff, we would like to welcome you to Cheltenham High School. Our high school encourages all students to become active learners, responsible citizens and positive contributors in an ever-changing global society. This student handbook is designed to serve as a guide to help you and your parents know and understand the expectations we have of you and how you can take advantage of the many opportunities at CHS. We believe that with the cooperation of the home and the community, we can better afford you the opportunity to maximize your full potential as learners. It is our joint responsibility to play an active role in your educational experience so that you will have the guidance and support you need to develop into a thoughtful and responsible citizen. Once again, welcome to CHS and best of luck during the school year. We are always available to talk with you. See us if you have a question, concern or creative idea you would like to share. Sincerely, Your CHS Administrative Team MISSION STATEMENT Cheltenham High School’s mission is to foster - through an education of exceptional quality – the intellect, culture and individuality of every student who passes through its doors. ALMA MATER Hail, dear old Hail Alma Mater Fill our hearts with Cheltenham, Our hearts to thee we cheer. Noble and strong give. Loyal we’ll ever be Now let us raise our Long may the noble Down to every man! Hearts to thee in song walls Our love we give Thy name shall Echo memories dear thee, honored be. Fond recollections Our dear old Long may it live! Cheltenham 2 STUDENT HANDBOOK Updated June 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS General Contact Dress Policy for Students………………………..……17 Information………………………………………………... 5 Drug and Alcohol Policy……………………………… 17 Bell Schedules…………………………………………….. 6 Electronic Devices and Cell Phones…………….. 19 Essential Partners - Parents and School………. 8 Exclusions from Class/Administrative Drop …………………………………………………………..……….19 Section 1 - Student Rights and Exclusions from School……………………………..…19 Responsibilities………………………………………..… 8 In School Suspension…………………………………..20 Basic Principles Out of School Suspension…………………………… 20 Due Process Saturday Detention……………………………………. 20 Freedom of Speech in Publication Principal’s Suspension………………………………… 20 Language Fees, Fines, and Obligations………………………..20 Participation and Appropriate Behavior in Fighting……………………………………………………….20 Activities Firecrackers……………………………………..………….20 Power to Organize a Student Government Fire Drills………………………………………….………….20 Right to Assemble Gambling…………………………………………………….21 Right to Organize Graffiti…………………………………………………….…..21 Right to Petition Guests in School…………………………………….……21 Student Code of Discipline Hall Pass/Hall Policy…………………………….………21 Hall Sweeps…………………………………………...……21 Section 2 – Admission and Attendance Policies Harassment/ Intimidation/ Hazing/ Initiation Absence……………………………………………………… 10 Rites…………………………………………………………….21 Absence from Class……..……………………………….10 Hats/Hoods………………………………………………… 21 Absence from School………………………….………..10 Horseplay/Playfighting………………………………..21 Clearing Absences…………………………..…………. 10 ID Cards………………………………………….…………..22 Enforcement of Attendance and Truancy Insubordination…………………………….…………….22 Laws…………………………………………………………….10 Locker/Team Room ………………………………….…22 Special and extended Absence……………………..11 Loss of School Property……………………………....22 Approved out-of school events………...............11 Loss of Student Property……………………………..22 College interviews and visits………………………..11 Searches of Students…………………………………..22 Family travel………………………………………….…….11 Study Hall Exemption ………………………………….23 Military examination………………..………………….11 Theft……………………………………………………..…….23 Religious holidays…………………………………………11 Unauthorized Persons Entering the Credit Denial – Excessive Absence Policy………11 School…………………………………………………………. 23 Early Dismissals from School……………………..…12 Vandalism…………….……………………………….……. 23 Homeroom and Opening Exercises………………12 Weapons…………………………………….................. 24 Lateness………..…………………………………………….12 Presence on Campus if Marked Absent………. 13 Section 4 – General Academic Information School Closing…………………………………………….. 13 Advancement Placement (AP)……………………..24 School Day………………………………………………….. 13 Cheltenham Advantage Program (C.A.P.)…... 24 Truancy Court…………………………………………….. 13 Class Rank………………………………………………….. 24 Withdrawal from CHS…………………………………. 13 College Preparation……………………………………. 24 Credit Requirements………………………..……….… 24 Section 3 – Regulations Governing Student Life Coursework at Institutions other than CHS.... 25 at CHS Eastern Center for Arts and Technology….….. 25 Academic Integrity…….……………………………….. 13 Examinations, End-of-semester and Final.……25 Advertising and Display Policy……………………..14 GED (General Education Development Automobile and Student Parking Lot Test)………………………………………………………..…. 25 Procedures…………………………………………………. 14 Grade Calculation………………………………………. 25 Bomb/Terroristic Threats………………………….…15 GPA (Grade Point Average)………………………… 26 Breathalyzers……………………………………………...15 Grades, Non-traditional……………………………… 26 Cafeteria…………………………………….…………….…15 Graduation Information……………………………… 27 Card Playing and/or Games of Chance……….. 15 Graduation Project ……………………………………..27 Care of Building and Campus………………….……16 Homework and Testing Days……………………….27 Cigarette Smoking………………………………….……16 Honor Roll……………………………………………….…. 27 Computers……………………………………………..……16 Honors Program…………………………………………. 27 Dance Guidelines…………………………………………16 Making up Assignments……………………………... 27 Detentions…………………………………………….…….16 Minimum Course Load……….…………………….… 27 3 Report Cards…………………………………………….… 28 Athletic Eligibility…………………………………………33 Senior Internship Experience Class Administration…………………………….……..34 Program………………………………………………….…. 28 Fundraising…………………………………….………….. 35 Standardized Testing Information………….….. 28 National Honor Society………………………….. 35-37 Summer School………………………………………….. 28 Responsibilities of Participants in Activities or Athletics………………………………………………………37 Section 5 – Services Available to Students Selection of Students for Activities or Academic/Achievement Support – Princeton Athletics………………………………………………….…..38 Review………………………………………………………… 28 Sportsmanship Expectation………………………… 38 Announcements……………………………….………... 28 Starting a New Club……………………………………. 38 Computers………………………………….………………. 28 Student Activity Funds Policy …………….………. 38 Health Services…………………………….…………….. 28 Student Government – Articles I thru XII.. 38-43 Insurance……………………………….…………………… 29 Library, Joseph W. Rodgers…………….….…….… 29 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Lockers……………………………………………….….……30 ………………………………………….….Inside Back Cover Student Records…………………………………….…… 30 ADDENDUM Student Ticket……………………………………………..31 Physical Education Mission, Goals, Grading Towels and Swimsuits………………………………….31 Rubric Transportation, Activity Buses……………………. 31 Board policies: All are available on the district Working Papers…………………………………………..31 website #227 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Section 6 - Activities and Athletics Intervention Administration of Activities………………………… 32 #249 Harassment and Bullying by Students Assemblies………………………………………….………32 #816-A Acceptable Use of Technology for Athletics……………………………………………..………32 Students Athletic Awards …………...…………………………….32 4 School District of Cheltenham Township (SDCT) Cheltenham High School (CHS) 500 Rices Mill Road, Wyncote, PA 19095 Main Office: 215-517-3700 Fax: 215-517-3771 www.cheltenham.org School Closing Number: 306 Dr. Raymond McFall, Principal 215-517-3770 Ms. Diana Jordan, Principal’s Secretary 215-517-3772 Ms. Debora Scholl, Receptionist 215-517-3767 Green Team Yellow Team Ms. Lori Felgoise, TBD, Assistant Principal……….215-517-3785 Vice Principal……………….215-517-3800 Ms. Elizabeth Higgins, Ms. Marcia Colbridge, Secretary/Registrar………215-517-3768 Secretary……………....…….215-517-3728 Blue Team Red Team Ms. Christine Zubairu, Mr. James Joseph, Vice Principal…………….…215-517-3706 Assistant Principal…….….215-517-3726 Ms. Marcia Colbridge, Ms. Carole Ellerkamp, Secretary………………………215-517-3709 Secretary…..……………..….215-517-3725 Guidance Counselors Guidance Office Ms. Jan Caldwell………..…215-517-3778 Ms. Paula Brooks, Transcript Secretary Ms. Lori Cohen …………...215-517-3777 ………………………………..….215-517-3781 Dr. Ahn Tran-Doerr …..…215-517-3780 Ms. Katie Brett, Secretary…………….. Mr. Leon Walker ………...215-517-3775 ………...........................….215-517-3782 Ms. Keila Vargas …………215-517-3776 Joseph W. Rodgers Library Safety Ms. Randi Wall, Rolando Figueroa, Librarian........................215-517-3715 Director…….………………….215-517-3740 Safety Officers: Mr. John Allen, Mr. Nurse Robert Byrne, Ms. Dorothy Davenport, Ms. Patricia Gallagher, Mr. John Furlong, Mr. Michael Nurse…………….…………….215-517-3701 Johncola, Mr. Michael Kennedy, Mr. Ms. Beverly Jordan, David Kosempel, Ms. Eileen Pierce Health Assistant…………..215-517-3702 Attendance Coordinator of Athletics and Ms. Patsy Jarvis, Activities Secretary ……..…….……....215-517-3727 Mr. John Creighton……..215-517-3720 [email protected] Ms. Kimberly Slaninko, Fax……………………..………..215-517-3703 Secretary………………….…215-517-3728 Alumni Office……………….215-886-4697 Other SDCT Phone Numbers Superintendent…………………....215-886-9500