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.
Name Address
Phone
This handbook belongs to:
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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34 5 678 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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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5 6 7 8 9 10 11
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19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
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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23 4 567 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28
17 School Closed - President's Day
MARCH 2014
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APRIL 2014
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6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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27 28 29 30
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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18 19 20 21 22 23 24
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20 School Closed - Records Day/ Election Day
26 Memorial Day Observed
JUNE 2014
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12 3 456 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
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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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