1 PERSONNEL/CLASS SCHEDULE 6 R3 Expectations 6 Philosophy 6 Student in Good Standing 8 Communication Between Home/School: Who to Call 9 Victor Junior High Faculty & Staff 10 Class Time Schedule 12 PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS 13 Junior High Curriculum 13 Art 14 BOOST 14 English 14 Languages Other Than English 15 Health 15 Family & Consumer Science 16 Literacy Lab 16 Mathematics 16 Music 17 Physical Education 18 Science 18 Social Studies 19 Special Education 19 Technology Education 20 GUIDANCE/TESTING/PARENTING 21 Guidance/School Counseling 21 Testing 21 Parent/Teacher Conferences 21 School/Home Communication 21 Integrity Policy 22 Academic Honors 23 Awards Assembly 23 Breakfast with the Principal 23 Eligibility 23 Eligibility Guidelines 23 Homework 24 Promotional Policy 24 Report Cards 25 Study Habits 25 Study Halls 26 2 Textbooks 26 ACTIVITIES/CLUBS 26 Academic Challenge Bowl 26 Activity Nights 27 Art Club 28 Big Time Friends 28 Culinary Club 28 Fiddle Club 28 Field Band 28 French Club 28 Go Green Garden Team 28 GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) 29 Jazz Club 29 Math Olympiad 29 Musical 29 Positive Connections Club (PCC) 29 Spanish Club 29 Student Council 29 Yearbook 30 Young Men’s Leadership 30 Young Women’s Leadership 30 Citizenship 30 Discipline Code 30 Activity Period 30 Attire 31 Backpacks 31 Electronic Devices 31 Code of Conduct 32 SERVICES 35 Cafeteria 35 Emergency Evacuation/Fire Drills 36 Library 36 Lockers 36 HEALTH SERVICES 37 School Health Office Staff 37 Confidentiality 37 Mandated Physical Exams 37 Registration for Sports 37 Mandatory Screening 38 Minimum Immunization Requirements 38 Dental Certificates 38 3 Emergency Care Plan 38 Medications 39 Child Health Plus 39 Attendance 40 Exemplary Attendance 40 Attendance Policy 40 Extended Absence Process 41 Lost & Found 41 Sports Physicals 41 Student Pick up/Drop off 41 School Supply Store 41 Telephones 42 Transportation 42 Visitors 42 INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS 43 Athletic Placement Process 43 Victor Central School Policy 43 You and Your Child 44 VICTOR PARENT GROUPS 45 PTSA 45 Partners in Education (PIE) 46 Victor Outreach in Children’s education (VOICE) 47 FACULTY/STAFF PHONE EXTENSIONS 48 4 STUDENT: _______________________________ VICTOR CENTRAL SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT TO TEACH . TO LEARN . TO SUPPORT . TO IMPROVE . TO ACHIEVE . Dr. Timothy Terranova Superintendent of Schools VICTOR CENTRAL SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Mrs. Kristin Elliott, President Mr. Chris Eckhardt Mr. Christopher Parks, Vice President Mrs. Trisha Turner Mrs. Karen Ballard Mr. Michael Vetter Mr. Tim DeLucia Mr. Brian Gee​ Principal Mr. David Thering​ Assistant Principal 5 PERSONNEL/CLASS SCHEDULE R3 Expectations VJH R3 EXPECTATIONS FOR A GREAT YEAR RESPECT YOURSELF Respecting yourself as a student at VJH means: We do our best to be the best we can be. We persevere and get help when we need it. We come prepared to school ready to learn. RESPECT OTHERS Respecting others at VJH means knowing that we are a community and treat people kindly. We are on time to school and our classes. We are respectful of everyone’s right to learn. We keep ourselves and others safe. RESPECT VICTOR JUNIOR HIGH This is our home away from home as well as our place of work. We get involved: Student Council, Student Leadership, Go Green Garden Team, Positive Connections Club & more. We are PROUD of our school. Philosophy 6 VICTOR JUNIOR HIGH PHILOSOPHY Our school provides an educational experience in which collaboration, cooperation, and tolerance co-exist. We strive, in partnership with the parents and local communities, to positively develop the whole person: mentally, physically, socially, morally, and ethically, within a superior, student-centered educational environment. The middle school years are a time of trial and error, a time to experiment, and a time to grow. For this growth to be positive, a sense of responsibility and high standards for both personal and academic development are necessary. Each young person is encouraged by our dedicated staff to reach his/her fullest potential. Mutual respect, trust, communication, and collaboration are key elements in creating our community of learners, a supportive environment that holds high promise for each of our students. It is with this philosophy that our unique middle school-age students will experience a deeper sense of community. 7 Student in Good Standing A VJH STUDENT IN GOOD STANDING Meets our VJH Student Academic Eligibility Policy Students passing all courses at the end of a marking period will be considered in good standing. Students who are failing one or more subjects at the close of a marking period will have one week to achieve a passing grade in the particular course(s). Students who are still failing one or more courses after the one week grace period will be reviewed for consideration as a Student in Good Standing. Meets our VJH Attendance Expectations: The daily attendance of all students is important. Attendance is an indication of a student's physical and mental health, as well as his/her social adjustment. A student's frequent absence from school may denote a loss of interest in school for reasons that are important to know and understand early in the school year. Students receiving formal written notification of 8 days or more absence in the first 20 weeks, or a formal written notification of 14 days absence thereafter will be reviewed for consideration as a Student in Good Standing. Meets our R3 and Behavioral Expectations: VJH students pride themselves on displaying a respect for themselves, others, and our school community. Any student that serves a full day in-school suspension (ISS) or out-of-school suspension (OSS) for violations of our code of conduct will be reviewed for consideration as a Student in Good Standing. 8 Communication Between Home/School: Who to Call Victor Junior High School 953 High Street Victor, NY 14564 585.924.3252 Jr. High Principal Jr. High Counselors Mr. Brian Gee Mrs. Amy Noye 924.3252 ext. 5400 924.3252 ext. 5416 (Orange Team) [email protected] [email protected] Jr. High Assistant Principal Mr. David Thering Mrs. Nikki Ryan 924.3253 ext. 5401 924.3252 ext 5414 (Red Team) [email protected] [email protected] Jr. High Nurse Ms. Jessica D’Ambrosio Mrs. Kristin Renkert 924.3252 ext. 5113 (Green Team) 924.3252 ext. 5410 [email protected] [email protected] - Scheduling Attendance - Coordinate conferences with teaching Mrs. Lesley Behnke staff/administration 924.3252 ext. 5412 - Provide orientation to incoming/new students, as [email protected] well as 8th graders to high school - Report attendance before 9AM - Attendance Jr. High Counseling Secretary - Blue Pass for early dismissal Mrs. Darlene Guck - Lost & Found Items 924.3252 ext. 5406 - Homework Requests (before 10AM) [email protected] - Secretary to the School Counselors and School Building Administrative Assistant Psychologists Ms. Emily McNeill - Schooltool information (grades) 924.3252 ext. 5404 - Student information requests [email protected] School Social Worker Office Administrative Assistant Mr. John Ryan Mrs. Michele Loffredo 924.3252 ext. 6414 924.3252 ext. 5405 [email protected] [email protected] School Resource Officer Jr. High Psychologists Mr. Zdenek Chumacero Mrs. Tara Hopson (7th Grade) 924.3252 ext. 6413 924.3252 ext. 5415 [email protected] [email protected] Frequently Called Extensions Ms. Hannah Knight (8th Grade) Food Service: ext. 6470 924.3252 ext. 5417 Athletics: ext. 6306 [email protected] Transportation: ext. 7118 9 Victor Junior High Faculty & Staff 2020 - 2021 ACADEMIC INTERVENTION HEALTH Speech & Language - Mrs. White SERVICES (AIS) Mrs. Davis Occ. Therapist- Mrs. Wood Ms. Krueger (BOOST) Mrs. Jones Phys. Therapist - Ms. Tait Mrs. Lowe (Math) Music Therapist - Mrs. Coudriet Mrs. VanRensselaer (Reading) FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE Mrs. Whipple (Reading) Mrs. Ierlan SCIENCE Mrs. VanKouwenberg Mr. Levy ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Mrs. Pembroke Ms. McNeill - Principal Office LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER Mrs. Smith Mrs. Loffredo - Main Office Mrs. Tabit Mr. Swain Mrs. VanGee Miss Wade ART Mr. Veit Ms. Marvin MATHEMATICS Mrs. Zebelman Mrs. Gordon Ms. Eberhardt Mrs. Ibrisimovic SOCIAL STUDIES CAFETERIA STAFF Mrs. Lowe Mrs. Gassmann Mrs. Heim Ms. Potter Mr. Kavanaugh Ms. Mattice Mr. Spitz Mr. Lawley Ms. Reigle - Manager Mrs. Weeden Mrs. Siesto Ms. Tonias Mr. Zaccardo Mr. Taylor Mrs. Valentine Counseling MUSIC Mrs. Guck - Counseling Secretary Mr. Everhart SPECIAL EDUCATION Ms. D’Ambrosio - Green Ms. Knapp Mrs. Brown Ms. Noye - Orange Mr. D’Agostino Mrs. Buschang Mrs. Ryan - Red Mr. Pelton Mrs. Ciluffo Ms. Fotopoulos CUSTODIAL STAFF NURSE Mr. Loray - TOSA Mrs. Bunt Mrs. Renkert Ms. Lyons Mr. Parker Mrs. O’Neill PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mrs. Bossard ENGLISH Mrs. Clark Mrs. Visca Mrs. Frye Mrs. Smith Miss Gillett Mr. VanKouwenberg TEACHER AIDES Mrs. Hollis Mrs. Behnke - Attendance Mrs. Insalaco PRINCIPAL Mrs. Fosco Miss Jerabeck Mr. Brian Gee Mrs. Goodwin Ms. Morris Mrs. Jones ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Mrs. McKenzie LANGUAGE OTHER THAN Mr. David Thering Ms. Palisano ENGLISH (LOTE) Mrs. Pettee Mrs. Crye PSYCHOLOGIST/SOCIAL Mrs. Purcell Mrs. Dix WORKER Ms. Quirk Mrs. Indorato Mrs. Hopson Mr. Thull Mrs. McPartland Ms. Knight Mr. Wachob Miss Ross Mr. Ryan TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Mr. Hanna RELATED SERVICES Mrs. Harrison ELL - Mrs. Schoff Mr. Wolf 10 V​ ictor Junior High Teaming Strategy 2020 - 2021 Mr. Gee - Principal Mrs. Hopson - School Psychologist Mr. Thering - Assistant Principal