Bethel Park High School Student/Parent Handbook

Bethel Park High School

Student/Parent Handbook

2013-2014

309 Church Road ? Bethel Park, PA 15102 ? (412) 854-8580

Bethel Park High School

Student/Parent Handbook

2013-2014

Bethel Park School District Mission Statement: To lead an educational partnership with the community maintaining an environment that challenges all students to reach their potential as lifelong learners and responsible members of society.

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The student-parent/guardian handbook provides a ready reference of information to the students and parents/guardians of Bethel Park High School in order to give them an understanding of the daily operations of the school. It is essential that all students and parents/guardians read and understand this information.

Every Bethel Park student is expected to demonstrate positive self-esteem, responsible behavior,commitment to family and community,attainable expectations,and the perseverance to achieve these expectations through honest endeavors to reach his/her maximum potential. Students should

? respect self, others, and the physical environment. ? accept responsibility for behavior. ? develop self motivation. ? act with honesty and integrity. ? be flexible and tolerant. ? exhibit a positive attitude and a sense of humor. ? strive for excellence.

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Homeroom

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2013 - 2014 Bethel Park High School Calendar of Events

SEPTEMBER 2013

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2 School Closed - Labor Day 3 First Day for Students 27 Homecoming

OCTOBER 2013

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14 School Closed - Teacher Inservice

NOVEMBER 2013

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4 First Grading Period Ends 5 School Closed - Records Day/ Election Day 6 Second Grading Period Begins 11-12 School Closed - Inservice Days 28-29 School Closed - Thanksgiving

Holiday

DECEMBER 2013

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2 Schools Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday 23 to 31 School Closed - Winter Break

JANUARY 2014

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1 School Closed - Winter Break 2 Classes Resume 24 Second Grading Period Ends/First

Semester Ends 27 School Closed - Records Day 28 Third Grading Period Begins/ Second Semester Begins

FEBRUARY 2014

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17 School Closed - President's Day

MARCH 2014

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APRIL 2014

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3 Third Grading Period Ends 4 School Closed - Records Day 7 Fourth Grading Period Begins 17-21 Spring Break (School Closed)

MAY 2014

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20 School Closed - Records Day/ Election Day

26 Memorial Day Observed

JUNE 2014

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6 Kennywood Day - Early Release 13 Last Day for Students 14 Records Day 16 High School Graduation

Snow make up days: January 21, February 18, March 28, and April 1

Board Approved 3/20/12

(Calendar subject to revision by School Board at any time.)

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Administrative Staff 2013-2014

Dr. Zeb Jansante, Principal.................412-854-8581

Assistant Principals Mr. Jay Johnson.................................... 412-854-8592 Ms. Sheryl Graff................................... 412-854-8571

Athletic Director Ms Amy Scheuneman .......................... 412-854-8547

Mrs. Lynn Sivetz, Secretary................. 412-854-8548

Director Bethel Park Online Academy Mr. Brian Lenosky................................ 412-854-8585

School Police Officer Officer James Modrak .......................... 412-854-8730

Building Secretaries Mrs. Judith Daley.................................. 412-854-8584 Mrs. Donna Murphy............................. 412-854-8581 Mrs. Lynne Pieczynski........................... 412-854-8751

Director of Security Mr. Terry Osborn ................................ 412-854-8515

High School Faculty and Staff

Family Consumer Science

Kelsey Chapin *JIll Simpson

Julie Dzanaj

Karen Potts

Gabe August James Gais Michelle Opsasnick

*Christen Palombo

Art Rob Hooten

Kent Wallisch

Christine Robb Cami Walsh

Mathematics Michael Borsani Dave Kovalcik Scott Oswald Matthew Short Erin Wheat

Shelley Dowling Josh Lape *Mary Ann Pfeuffer Julie Thimons

Susan Baker

Business Education Linda Broderick *Karrie Kinzel

Counseling Department

*Mike Bruce

Grade 11

854-8587

James Knapp

Grade 10

854-8576

Kristen Michaels

Grade 9

854-8500

Lorri Smith

Grade 12

854-8501

Kathy Janosik

Secretary

854-8597

Cassandra Spearman Secretary

854-8632

John Allemang Richard Casagranda Charles Herd Kristin Kincak Dr. Nicole Roth-Miller *Charles Youngs

English Michael Bellini Courtney Falce Nicola Hipkins John Lorenzi Leigh Ann Totty

Melinda Bouch Chelsea Findlay Christopher Jack Christopher Nagel Christopher Wilson

Ellen Conrad Dana Jordan Jill Sofranko

World Language Alyssa D'Alessandro Tracy McCoy Rachael Smith

Gail Edmonds Laura Ralyea Christopher Tobias

Stacy Fisher Matt Kallis Dr. Robert Pasqantonio Amber Speranza

Learning Support James Fodse Charleen Kondrot Carol Schoeder Jennifer Yeckel

Julie Hernandez Kenneth Miller Lara Simkovich

Special Education Paraeducators

Mary Ann Allison

June Dolan

Marcie Girdano

Carol Herbertson

Mary Jo Hartman Debbie Izaj

Elaine Litwin

Mary Jane McCall Teresa Mavrich

Nancy Preston

Deborah Ruffing Anna Scott

Suzanne Zigmond

Physical Education/Health

Marian Hornfeck

Jeff Metheny

Jackie Malley

Nicholas Santora

Brian Scott

Lisa Serafin

Myrna Thomas

Adam Triscilla

Lisa Dorfner

Reading Kristin Kincak

Hannah Camic Barbara Eisel Jackie Jeffers Jason Mickey Debbra Pritts Andrea Stillmak

Science

*Lee Cristofano

Randi Durmis

Cassandra Haught Donald Howard

Jeff Johns

George Lusnak

Dawn Ogilvie

Alicia Pacek

Clyde Qualk

Chris Rohar

Narissa Tongchinsub

Sheri Rea, Lab Technician

Jeffrey Bouch *Victor DiPrampero Michael Galietta Jay Kriegline Mark Render

Social Studies Kathy Collura Douglas Fink Jon Gentile James Pierson Tracy Shuster

Brian DeLallo Tony Fisher Thomas Hare Stephen Pokrajac Amy Smock

Technology Education

Pete Martin

John Oluszak

Adele Pireaux

C. Arthur Smock

*William Wells

Computer Technology Paraprofessionals

Jenni Kutrufis

Jan Sterrett

Student Services

Activities Office 412-854-8514

Judy Schreiber, Secretary

Records Office 412-854-8595 or 412-854-8596

Cathy Born, Secretary

Library/Media Center Dr. Paul Novak

Ella Pysola, Library Aide Johanna Kall, Secretary

Maria Christenson

Marketing Emily Smoller

Attendance Office 412-854-8583

Attendance Aides Nancy Christopher

Marla Smith

School Nurse 412-854-8550 Nurses *Tracy Ford

Health Room Aide Cathy DePaolo

Jonathan Derby

Music Stephanie Glover Chad Thompson

Todd Kuczawa

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*Denotes Department Chairperson

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Table of Contents

Attendance Policy

Philosophy/Intent................................................... 7 Absence from School.............................................. 7 Tardy to School/Homeroom................................... 9 Early Release Information.................................... 10 Sent Home by Nurse............................................. 10 Work Release........................................................ 10

General Information

Address Change.................................................... 11 Appointments....................................................... 11 Assemblies............................................................ 11 Campus Security................................................... 11 Closed Campus..................................................... 11 Debts, Fines, and Obligations............................... 11 Emergency Cards ................................................. 11 Emergency Evacuations and Fire Drills................ 11 Field Trips............................................................. 12 Fund Raising......................................................... 12 Lockers................................................................. 12 Lost and Found..................................................... 12 Parking Permits..................................................... 12 Sexting.................................................................. 12 School Property..................................................... 12 Telephones............................................................ 12 Transfers................................................................ 13 Visitors.................................................................. 13 Weather Delays..................................................... 13

Academics

Educational Classes Outside BPHS..................... 13 Grading Practices.................................................. 14 Graduation Requirements..................................... 14 Homework............................................................ 14 Physical Education................................................ 14 Reports to Parent/Guardian.................................. 14 Schedule Changes................................................. 14

Student Services

College Application Procedures............................ 15 Counseling Services.............................................. 15 Health Services..................................................... 15 Library/Media Center........................................... 16 Scholarships.......................................................... 16 Student Assistance................................................ 16 Testing Information (SAT, ACT, PSAT, AP)........ 16 Work Permits........................................................ 16

Activities and Athletics information................................ 17

DISCIPLINE CODE

Expectations for student behavior......................... 18 Discipline Code Levels......................................... 18 Detention.............................................................. 19 Of of School Suspension....................................... 19 Expulsion.............................................................. 19 Student Owned Technology Devices (SOTD

Standards for Use.............................................. 20 Levels of Offenses and Consequences................... 22

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Level I Violations.................................................. 25 Accessory to a Violation.......................................... 25 Cheating/Plagiarism................................................ 25 Class Cut................................................................. 25 Classroom Disturbance............................................ 25 Defacing or Misuse of School Property................... 25 Distribution or Posting of Information.................... 25 Dress Code.............................................................. 25 Driving..................................................................... 26 Electronic Devices - Educational............................. 26 Electronic Devices - Entertainment........................ 26 Failure to serve detention......................................... 26 Misconduct: Bus, Cafeteria, Sporting Events......... 27 Offensive/profane behavior including language/ materials/gestures................................................ 27 Possesion of Unacceptable Items............................. 27 Public Display of Affection...................................... 27 Student Owned Technology Devices (SOTD)........ 27 Tardy to class........................................................... 27 Throwing of Objects................................................ 27 Unauthorized Areas of Building (loitering)............. 28 Unauthorized eating or drinking of candy/food/ beverages............................................................. 28 Unsafe Behavior....................................................... 28

Level II Violations................................................ 29 Communication Devices (Cell Phones)................... 29 Computer Usage and Internet Usage See School Board Policy...................................... 29 Forgeries.................................................................. 29 Gaming.................................................................... 29 Harassment/bullying................................................ 29 Hazing..................................................................... 30 Incendiary Devices................................................... 30 Insubordination........................................................ 30 Leaving School Grounds......................................... 30 Physical Altercation................................................. 30 Student Owned Technology Devices (SOTD)........ 30 Theft........................................................................ 30 Tobacco Products..................................................... 30 Trespassing............................................................... 30 Truancy: On-campus and Off-campus................... 30

Level III Violations............................................... 31 Alcohol and Drugs................................................... 31 Assault..................................................................... 31 Disorderly Conduct................................................. 31 Extortion, Blackmail, Coercion................................ 31 False Fire Alarms..................................................... 31 Fires......................................................................... 31 Harassment: Physical or Sexual............................... 31 Indecent Exposure................................................... 31 Student Owned Technology Devices (SOTD)........ 31 Threats..................................................................... 32 Vandalism................................................................ 32 Weapons.................................................................. 32

Responsibility Training.............. 33

Student Receipt............................... 35

Student INTERNET FORM............... 37

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