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