ACTIVITIES

Extra-curricular activities are an essential part of the academic and social development of a student. Students must be passing a total of four (4) credits in order to participate. Students must also be in attendance the day of a scheduled activity in order to participate in any extra-curricular practice or activity.

Students must be in attendance by 11:03 a.m. and remain in school in order to participate in an activity that day or evening unless approved by the High School Administration. Those who are consistently tardy the day of or the day after an event will also be declared ineligible.

In order for students to participate in a sport, they must have a minimum of 2 weeks of team practice prior to participation.

As voluntary participants in school social events, athletics, co-curricular activities, or class trips, students shall be held responsible for compliance with rules set forth by the advisor or coach. (These rules are in addition to school rules.)

Infractions of those rules will be subject to the same disciplinary measures as are applied during the regular school program. Participation in school events is not a right and may be denied to any student who has demonstrated disregard for the rules of the school including attendance and behavior.

Students may also be removed from extra-curricular activities (example: athletics, band, cheerleading, Student Council, National Honor Society, etc.) for certain inappropriate or illegal behavior that may occur at school sponsored/participating activities outside the school day or activity. Students who are suspended cannot participate in a practice or activity nor can they attend an event.

Students who violate the State law or School District policy concerning controlled substances (example: drugs, alcohol) will be referred to the Student Assistance Team and will be subject to consequences as outlined in the Drug and Alcohol Policy. Offending students must comply with recommendations from the Student Assistance Team and any involved agencies as a condition for future participation in extra/co-curricular activities.

When buses are provided for participants, they can only drive or ride separately to or from an activity after a parent/guardian has submitted a written request and with prior approval by the coach/advisor and/or principal.

Those who attend activities are expected to display proper sportsman-like behavior at all times which would include the opposing teams, fans, and officials. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action and will not be permitted to attend future events. Spectators are not to bring open beverage containers with them while attending any event.

If school is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, all activities on that day/night will also be cancelled including practices. Upon special circumstances the Superintendent may grant facility access and/or participation.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements of school activities, meetings, etc. are read to the students in the morning, and put on the GHS web site (go to www.greenville.k12.pa.us). The announcement must be signed by a teacher, advisor, or principal.

Folded Corner: NEW POLICY –AUGUST 2013. ATHLETIC (ACADEMIC) ELIGIBILITY

Academic eligibility is checked Friday afternoon, weekly. In order to participate in athletics the athlete needs to be passing 4 classes, as mandated by the PIAA. In addition:

1: If a student is failing a core class (Math, Science, English, or Social Studies), the student will have to meet with that class’s teacher to develop a remediation plan to bring the grade to passing. If after the next weekly report the grade is not passing the student will be ineligible; regardless of the number of other passing classes.

2: If a student is failing an elective/non-core class. The student will meet with the teacher of that class to develop a remediation plan to bring the grade to passing. If the student fails to meet requirements of the established remediation plan the student will be ineligible.

ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance at school by each student is a specific requirement of the Pennsylvania School Code. The educational program offered by the District is predicated upon the presence of the student and requires continuity of instruction and classroom participation in order for students to achieve academic standards and consistent educational progress.

EXCUSED ABSENCES

Permissible excused absences from school are:

1) personal illness

2) tutorial

3) quarantine

4) death in immediate family

5) approved religious holiday

6) approved educational trip

7) approved college visitation

8) school sponsored activity-athletic/extracurricular event

9) urgent reasons – approved by Principal

10) impassable roads

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

The following constitute unexcused absences:

1) lack of written excuse from a parent/guardian

2) absence because of parental neglect

3) unapproved educational trip or college visitation

4) oversleeping

5) missing the school bus

6) truancy (willfully skipping school)

7) other reasons not sanctioned under excused absences

8) parent written excuse for a reason not in State Code

UNLAWFUL ABSENCE/TRUANCY

Any unexcused absence for pupils of compulsory school age. (Time of enrollment: [Kindergarten] – 17 years)

MAXIMUM ABSENCES

A maximum of 15 days of cumulative lawful absences verified by parental notification may be permitted during a school year. All absences beyond 15 cumulative days may require an excuse from a licensed physician. (After 15 days of absence have been accumulated a parent will receive a formal written notification.)

CONSECUTIVE ABSENCES

Students who miss (10) consecutive school days will be dropped from the active membership roll unless the school has evidence the absences are legal or is pursuing compulsory attendance.

PENALTY FOR UNLAWFUL ABSENCES/TRUANCY

FIRST OFFENSE NOTICE (3 Days of Unlawful Absences): In accordance with School Code 1354

When a student has accumulated (3) three days of unlawful absences as verified by the Principal and/or his designee, the parent will be notified by certified mail with a “First Offense Notice”. The first offense notice is only a warning. In conjunction with this notice a school/family conference will be held to develop a proactive plan to address truancy (Truancy Elimination Plan). At the conclusion of the conference all parties will sign a T.E.P. that is agreed upon by the school representative, the student and the parent(s) or guardian(s).

SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES: In accordance with School Code 1333

After the first offense notice is sent the next unlawful absence during the school year becomes a violation of Compulsory School Attendance Law (Second Offense). The School District will file the case with the local Magisterial District Judge. The Judge, as a result of this violation, may impose a fine and/or a suspension of the student’s driving privileges. The Greenville School District will refer all future incidents of truancy to the local Magistrate and may refer the case to Mercer County Children and Youth Services.

Children who are under the age of 13 and chronically truant may be referred to the local county children and youth agency for services. These services may include addressing family issues that may be responsible for the child’s truant behavior and/or possible adjudication as a “dependent” child under the Juvenile Act.

ATTENDANCE (Students 17 and Older):

- Students beyond compulsory attendance age (17 and older) who reach their 15^th day of absence will receive a letter requiring a Doctor’s excuse for any additional absences beyond 15.

- Students beyond compulsory attendance age (17 and older) who are chronically absent will also meet to develop a proactive plan to address absences. In addition, any student who misses 30+ class periods of a full or half credit course may not be given credit for that course.

RETURNING TO SCHOOL After Absence – Written Excuses

Upon returning from an absence, a parent/guardian excuse or other appropriate verification note must be presented to the high school office within (3) three school days. If the excuse is not provided to the school by the third day of return, the absence will be considered unexcused and/or unlawful.

The Written excuse should include the following information:

1) full name of student

2) date(s) of absence

3) reason for absence

4) signature of parent/guardian

LEGAL EXCUSES / Excuses during the School Day

Legal excuses for absences or tardiness are listed previously.

For students to be legally excused during the school day for reasons such as Doctor appointment, funeral, etc., they should adhere to the following expectations:

1) Written excuse or parental notification is required.

2) Such excuse must be presented to the high school office by 8:00 a.m.

3) The student must sign out before leaving and sign in upon returning at the high school office, students must have parent/guardian and office permission regardless of age or reason to leave.

4) Students who have Doctor appointments during the school day may be required to bring notification from the doctor’s office verifying the appointment.

ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE TIME

Assuming an excuse is legal, the student’s arrival time will be classified as follows:

- 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. – TARDY

- 8:16 a.m. to 11:03 a.m. – AM ABSENCE

- After 11:03 a.m. – FULL DAY ABSENCE

- Leaves before 11:03 a.m. and does not return – FULL DAY ABSENCE

- Leaves between 11:03 a.m. and 1:52 p.m. and does not return – PM ABSENCE

- Leaves between 1:53 PM and 2:38 PM and does not return – EARLY DISMISSAL

- Any Student ARRIVING after 11:03 a.m. will not be permitted to participate in any extracurricular activity / practice that day/evening.

TARDINESS TO SCHOOL

Students not in class between 7:45 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. are considered tardy and must report to the high school office.

- Students will not receive a penalty upon the first 3 tardies.

- 1 Detention will be assigned beginning with the 4^th tardy (This rule is cumulative for each semester.

- School officials establish if a tardy is excused or unexcused. Unexcused tardies include car trouble, alarm failure, overslept, miss bus, etc.

- If a student is chronically tardy to school, the student may face increased school consequences such as in-school suspension and/or suspension of driving privileges.

- Given a student was tardy he/she may present a valid written excuse at the time they arrive or by 8:00 a.m. the next school day.

Reminder: Any attendance violation is subject to compulsory attendance law governed by PA School Code. In addition, the Greenville administration can apply school consequences (detention, ISS, OSS, and/or suspension of driving privileges) to students who violate attendance policies.

It is the charge of the Greenville School District to ensure students are attending school. The process of achieving this charge requires cooperation from parents/families. The attendance policies and procedures are not solely intended to be punitive. With the use of a truancy elimination plan, the School District wishes to proactively support Greenville students and families in the area of improving, maintaining and sustaining optimum school attendance.

WITHDRAW FROM SCHOOL

If withdrawal from school is necessary during the school year, a student must secure a withdrawal form from the High School office and have it completed by turning in all books and materials, accounting for any monetary obligations, and receiving required signatures. All requests for withdrawal action must be verified by parents or legal guardians. Hall lockers and/or gym lockers are to be cleaned out at the time of withdrawal. The school does not take responsibility for items left in the locker(s) after a student has withdrawn.

A student cannot legally quit school until the age of 17. A student can quit at 16 years of age only with: a) parent/guardian permission and b) confirmation that he/she will be legally employed up to 40 hours a week. Students will be meeting with the principal and/or guidance counselor before being allowed to withdraw.

BOOKS AND MATERIALS

The purchase of books and materials represents a rather large investment on the part of the School District. All books should be properly cared for and protected by a book cover. The school maintains a policy of assessing charges for damaged or lost books.

Students should report any missing, lost, or stolen books immediately to their teachers AND to the High School Office where a “stolen/missing item” report will be filled out.

BULLYING/CYBERBULLYING

Bullying/cyberbullying is an intentional electronic, written, verbal or physical act or series of acts directed at another student or students, which occurs in a school setting, that is severe, persistent or pervasive and has the effect of doing any of the following:

1. Substantial interference with a student’s education.

2. Creation of a threatening environment.

3. Substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school.

Any student who violates the school policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary

action which may include:

· Counseling within the school

· Parental conference

· Loss of school privileges

· Transfer to another classroom or school bus.

· Exclusion from school-sponsored activities

· Detention

· Suspension

· Expulsion

· Referral to counseling/therapy outside of school

· Referral to law enforcement officials.

BUS POLICY

Permission to ride a different bus home must be approved by the District Office. Prior arrangements must be made by the parent/guardian, in person, at the District Office 24 HOURS in Advance.

Bus privileges will be suspended for misconduct such as fighting on the bus, use of profanity, use of tobacco, or disobedience to the driver. Any misconduct that endangers the safety of other students will result in suspension of bus privileges. Drivers have the right to assign seats for students at any time.

ARRIVAL and PICK UP of students during the morning and afternoon (7:10 am – 8:45 am and 2:10 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.) is to be done from the lower parking lot or from the upper parking lot. DO NOT utilize the front parking lot due to Bus Traffic.

Folded Corner: LUNCH PRICES HAVE INCREASED

CAFETERIA

Breakfast will be served from 7:15 to 7:35 a.m. every day. All students must report to the cafeteria for the lunch period indicated on their schedules and will remain there until the end of their assigned lunch period. Students are expected and required to follow the Code of Conduct while in the cafeteria.

LUNCH / BREAKFAST COST

Breakfast: $0.85 Lunch: $1.45

MILK $0.35 Reduced Lunch: $0.40

Lunch Schedule

7^TH and 8^TH Grade 9^th – 12^th Grade

7^TH Grade 11:06 – 11:36 “A” Lunch 11:52 – 12:22

“B” Lunch 12:05 – 12:35

8^th Grade * 11:19 – 11:49 “C” Lunch 12:22 – 12:52

*8^th Grade history and JH students who have “D” Lunch 12:36 – 1:06

5^th pd. Study Hall will eat at “A” lunch.

Each student has an account number. Money can be deposited into their account as the student goes through the cafeteria line or checks can be sent to the cafeteria office for deposit to the student account. Checks sent to the cafeteria office must include the student account number, student name, and grade. More information on the MyNutrakids account system can be found on the District web page at www.greenville.k12.pa.us Students are responsible for their accounts. Charges are not accepted.

Free/Reduced Lunch Applications are available in the High School Office. These applications must be filled out every school year.

Although lunches can be brought into school by parents/guardians, students may not call to have lunches delivered from restaurants or pizza/sub shop, unless approved by teacher, advisor, and/or principal.

Specific Rules:

1. With the exception of water, no food or drink may be taken out of the cafeteria.

2. Each student sitting at a table is responsible for keeping the table and floor clean.

3. No reserving of tables; students must select their table after obtaining their food tray.

4. Teachers will limit the number of students permitted to the restrooms, phones, office, etc.

5. Students are not to be in the hallways outside of the cafeteria area.

6. Students are to remain seated until they are dismissed by the supervisors.

7. Cafeteria supervisors can assign students to specific seats at any time.

COLLEGE VISITS

Any Junior or Senior who plans to go on a “College” visit MUST complete a “Request for a Pre-Planned College Visit” form available in the High School Office. All forms/permission slips must be approved by a principal before the visit. East student is responsible for collecting his/her assignments before the visit. All work must be made up within one (1) week upon return. If a form is not completed and approved within the designated time frame, the student’s absence will be unexcused.

CLASS RANK COMPUTATION

Grades 9 – 12

A. Philosophy:

This Class Rank System is designed to use the core curriculum of 14 required courses plus six (6) electives for computing Quality Point Average (QPA). This system encourages and rewards a challenging curriculum and keeps all students “on the same playing field” of 20 courses.

B. Basic Criteria:

All students are required to take six (6) courses in addition to physical education. Class rank will be based on the QPA of the following credits:

1. Fourteen credits of core courses as follows:

English 4

Social Studies 4

Math 3

Science 3

2. Electives 6 (The six courses with the highest Quality Points).

C. Calculation of Quality Points:

All core courses taken at Greenville High School in grades 9, 10, and 11 will count towards the total of all quality points earned.

In the case of electives, the computer will select:

a. The one elective in each of grades 9, 10, 11, that has the highest quality points.

b. The three (3) electives in grade 12 that have the highest quality points.

Format by Grade Level:

GRADE REQUIRED ELECTIVES

9 English–Social Studies–Math–Science +1 Highest Quality Points

10 English-Social Studies-Math-Science +1 Highest Quality Points

11 English-Social Studies-Math-Science +1 Highest Quality Points

12 English-Social Studies +3 Highest Quality Points

1. Final class rank will be based on the total Quality Point Average (QPA) earned in the 20 credits of course work.

2. All courses taken at Greenville High School in grades 9-12 will be used to determine GPA; exceptions will be courses given an “S” or “U” such as physical education.

3. Courses such as those taken at another high school, summer school, summer and evening college, independent study, or home schooling will not be included in GPA or QPA. These courses will be listed and given credit but will not be assigned any quality points or grade points.

4. Transfer students must complete three (3) semesters at Greenville High School to have a class rank calculated. If a student needs a rank for college purposes, it can be handled by the Guidance Counselor contacting the college or university and indicating the potential rank.

CLASS SCHEDULE

1^st Period 7:45 – 8:30

2^nd Period 8:34 – 9:16

3^rd Period 9:20 – 10:02

Homeroom 10:06 – 10:17

4^th Period 10:21 – 11:03

5^th Period – 9 to 12 11:06- 11:49

5^th Period – 7 and 8 (includes lunch) 11:06 – 12:19

6^th Period – 9 to 12 (includes lunch) 11:52 – 1:06

6^th Period – 7 and 8 12:22 – 1:06

7^th Period 1:10 – 1:52

8^th Period 1:56 – 2:38

CLASS SCHEDULE – DELAYED START

1^ST Period 9:45 – 10:02

2^nd Period 10:06 – 10:22

3^rd Period 10:26 – 10:42

4^th Period 10:46 – 11:03

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Grades 9 –12

Students are encouraged to volunteer their time and talents through the Community Service (CS) program. Students may perform their service at school in place of study halls or after school in the community. Volunteer sites include, but are not limited to Special Education classrooms, East Elementary and Hempfield Elementary, and The Good Shepherd Center. Also, students may receive 0.5 of academic credit for their participation in the CS program by meeting specified criteria (60 credit hours). Students may only receive academic credit for community service one time.

Any student who is interested in being a Community Service volunteer should contact Mrs. Nesevich in the Guidance Office. She will explain the opportunities that are available and the procedures for participating in the program.

COMPUTERS/COMPUTER LABS

The Greenville Area School District has invested a great deal of money to increase student literacy in computers and technology. Consequently, if a student causes damage to a computer or to the computer lab (including viruses), he/she will be immediately suspended, will lose privileges in using any computers at school, will reimburse the District for any damages, and/or charges filed with the police.

Guidelines:

1. Students are to use the lab only if accompanied by their classroom teacher or if arrangements have been made with the Technology Aide in advance.

2. Students may use the Internet only with written permission from a classroom teacher; an Acceptable Use Policy form (AUP) must be on file.

3. No food or drink is permitted in any of the labs.

4. No accessories are to be brought to the lab from outside of the District (i.e. headphones, disks, CDs, etc.)

5. Report any problems with a computer or a printer immediately.

6. Be sure you log off properly.

7. Keep the lab looking neat – throw away any unneeded paper, clean up your work area, take your belongings with you; in general, leave the lab the way you found it.

8. You must save to your student folder or a USB drive; do not save to the hard drive.

9. You must log on to the network when you are using a computer in these labs.

Laptop Computer Procedures and Safety

You should take turns removing and putting away the laptops.
Allow enough time at the end of the period to put away the computers
Close the lid of the laptop COMPLETELY before moving it and make sure there is nothing on the keyboard, like a pencil, before closing.
Don’t stack books or other heavy objects on top of the laptop.
Use the onscreen pointer to point to elements on the screen instead of a sharp object, such as a pen or fingernail.
Don’t insert anything into the openings of the laptop.
Do NOT eat or drink around the laptop.
School Laptops are not to be used outside of the classroom.
ALWAYS carry the laptop with two hands, and don’t try to carry anything else at the same time.
Do not store personal documents on the hard drive of the laptop.
Always logout and shutdown when finished using the laptop.

CURRICULUM

A. Accelerated:

Students who are in accelerated programs are expected to master material exceeding the regular class requirements and to progress rapidly. In-depth study, individual and group projects, and research are included. These programs are extensions of the college prep programs whereby enrichment is accompanied by the mastery of material. A “C” average must be maintained to continue.

B. College Preparation:

College prep courses are for those students planning to go on to college after graduation. Generally the actual course work is similar to the practical programs, but students go into greater detail at a higher level and comprehension of material is more extensive. Students are expected to achieve and maintain at least a “C” average.

C. Practical:

Practical courses are for students intending to terminate or limit their education after graduation. Fundamentals are stressed and students are expected to achieve mastery of the overall material that the courses offer. Good attendance and daily work are essential for the students to be successful.

D. Special Education:

Special education courses are available to students who qualify after completing a series of tests administered by the school psychologist. They are recommended for testing by teachers or parents/guardians at any time during the school year. Before entrance into the program, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is developed at a parent-teacher conference. The type and number of special education courses will be made available to the student; teacher, parent/guardian, and psychologist recommendations will also be considered.

E. Chapter 4 Regulations:

a). Proposed requirements as of July 23, 2012 state each school district, including charter school, shall specify requirements for graduation in a strategic (comprehensive) plan under 4.13.

b). Local schools will use the PSSA’s to access proficiency in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. (5^th grade and 8^thgrade writing) (4^th grade and 8^th grade science)

c). Proposed requirements and recent board policy will require the graduating class of 2017 to demonstrate proficiency on the course specific Keystone Exams in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. (Refer to page 31 in handbook).

* The new Chapter 4 regulations as of July 25, 2012 have not been formally adopted by the PA Dept. of Education and are subject to change.

* Beginning with the 2012-13 school year, 11^th grade PSSAs will no longer be administered. As of July 25, 2012 all 11^th graders will take all 3 Keystone exams in the 2012-2013 school year. In addition any student who is enrolled in a Keystone related course will take the Keystone exam.

* The 11^th grade Keystone scores will be used to evaluate and determine adequate yearly progress. (In 2017 Keystones will be required for graduation)

* The students (non-11^th graders) taking a keystone exam who demonstrate proficiency – scores will be “banked” until he/she reaches 11^th grade.

F. English as a Second Language (ESL) Services

Under the new federal law No Child Left Behind, the Greenville Area School District has the responsibility to identify students whose native language is not English and to provide appropriate educational services. English as a Second Language classes are available for students whose dominate language is not English. The goals of the program are:

1. To provide consultation, evaluation, support and direct English instruction for students with limited English proficiency.

2. To develop the student’s competency in listening, understanding, speaking, reading, and writing English.

3. To provide educational experiences that prepare the student to complete high school and to enter institutions of higher education and/or the world of work.

4. To give students assistance as they adjust to living and learning in an environment where their own language is not dominant.

5. To provide an appropriate environment for students who are developing proficiency in the English language to enable them to have access to the benefits of the full school curriculum and extra-curricular activities.

6. To enhance the student’s self-worth by highlighting contributions of their

ethnic group or country of origin.

8. To orient students and their family to the entire school community.

Seventh Grade Curriculum:

All seventh grade students must take the five (5) major courses of English, mathematics, reading, social studies, and science. They must also take health/physical education as well as 12 weeks of computer, 12 weeks of music, and 12 weeks of technology education; these courses are required by Pennsylvania. A student may elect to take chorus and/or band; if either is not elected, the student will be assigned to a study hall.

Students do not choose their ability level placement but rather they are assigned by sixth grade teacher recommendations. Teachers base their recommendations on ability level, academic achievements, standardized test scores, and a student’s attitude. This process begins in the spring and schedules are finalized in May and/or June. Students will receive a copy of their schedule to take home, but parents/guardians may request a meeting with the Guidance Counselor for information or clarification. Students pick up their final schedules just prior to the beginning of the new school year.

Although each student’s ability level placement is carefully considered, a student is not necessarily limited to that level for the entire year. Throughout the year, students progress if they (teacher/parents) feel justified. Each student’s placement will be monitored early in the year or at the end of a grading period if necessary. The Guidance Counselor should be contacted if one desires a change of schedule.

Eighth Grade Curriculum:

Students in eighth grade must also take the five (5) major courses: English, mathematics, science, social studies, and reading. Students take 12 weeks of Art, 12 weeks of home economics and 12 weeks of exploring Spanish; they also take 1 semester each of group guidance, physical education and computer classes. Band and/or chorus may be elected or a study hall will be assigned.

The actual scheduling process is very similar to that of seventh grade. Once again, teacher recommendations are the primary means for placement. Students who are accelerated readers are recommended and encouraged to take Great Books and Forensics. In the previous spring, a standardized algebra prognosis test is given to some 7^th grade mathematics students, and those who qualify may take Algebra I. In addition, an accelerated science course (Earth and Space science) is offered for students who excel in science. Students who do not qualify or elect Algebra I and Earth and Space Science may take these courses in ninth grade.

In the spring, all seventh and eighth grade students take the state P.S.S.A. tests. Reading and math skills are measured in 7^th grade. Reading, math, writing, and science are tested in 8^th grade. Students who fall below the scores determined by the State may be enrolled in remedial programs in 8^th or 9^th grade.

DANCES (School Sponsored)

7^th and 8^th GRADES: Only GHS students in grades 7 and 8 can attend. Students in grades 9 –12 cannot attend (unless they are student chaperones) nor can guests from other schools.

Grades 9 –12: High School sponsored dances will be for GHS students only in grades 9 – 12.

HOMECOMING DANCE: students in grades 9 – 12 can attend. Guests are permitted but GHS students bringing an outside guest must complete a form and have it on file in the high school office 2 days before the dance. Guests must have their school principal’s approval, GHS principal approval and cannot be over the age of 19.

PROM is for Juniors and Seniors of GHS. Sophomores may attend but only if they are escorted by a GHS junior or senior. Guests are permitted but must be approved by the principal and cannot be over the age of 19 or younger than a sophomore in high school.

The School Dress and Discipline Codes are in effect at all times at dances.

DETENTIONS – SCHOOL

Detention is assigned to students by administrators for lateness to school or disciplinary reasons. Students can make up detentions at the following times:

1. After school from 2:45 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. (except Fridays and days before vacation unless otherwise announced) in the cafeteria. This will make up one (1) detention.

2. Every day before school in Room 207 or the cafeteria from 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. to make up (1) one detention.

3. Students are required to sign in with the assigned teacher to receive credit for detentions. Career Center students may make up detentions at these times or after return from MCCC by reporting to high school office.

4. ISS will be held for those students who fail to make up assigned school detentions. Students will be notified in advance if they are to serve ISS. Faculty will be responsible for sending individual assignments to the Guidance Office for any student assigned to ISS.

Students are expected to bring work during this time and behave properly, or they will be removed and not given credit.

All detentions must be made up within 5 days or on the day assigned by the Principals. Failure to make up detentions will result in an ISS or OSS; Students will not be permitted to practice or participate in an extracurricular activity if detentions(s) are not made up by the assigned date.

Parents/guardians will be contacted regarding detentions before students are suspended. It is each student’s responsibility to comply with making up detentions and providing legal excuses before or after detentions are assigned.

DETENTIONS – TEACHER

Detentions assigned by individual teachers are made up in the teacher’s room. The specific amount of time is determined by the teacher. Teachers can assign one (1) detention for lateness to class. Students will be expected to stay with that teacher either before or after school. Students will always be given a 24-hour notice so that transportation arrangements can be made. If the student does not attend the teacher assigned detention, the student will be referred to the high school office and the principal will assign detention or in-school suspension.

DISCIPLINE CODE

This Code of Conduct applies to any student who is:

1. on school property (including East and Hempfield);

2. in attendance at school;

3. at any school-sponsored activity

A. Greenville Junior/Senior High School Disciplinary Consequences/Terms/Examples:

1. Warning

2. Detention: Make up study time either with the teacher or in designated areas, either

before school or after school.

3. ISS: Students will report to the ISS room, bring books and materials with them, and work will be sent by teachers

4. OSS: Exclusion from school for a period of 1 to 10 Days.

5. Counseling/Student Assistance Team Referral

6. Parent/Guardian Conferences

7. Restitution

8. Community Service/Fines (i.e. Truancy, Tobacco Infraction)

9. Law Enforcement Notification and Action

10. Alternative Educational Placement

11. Expulsion

* The above consequences may be used singularly or in any combination depending on the severity of the infraction.

· Students appearing on any school property during a period of OSS will be considered trespassing; this may result in additional OSS days and the police may be notified. Students have the right but must assume the responsibility of making up work missed because of OSS. Students will have from 5 to a maximum of 10 school days to make up work missed. Number of make-up work days will be determined by the number of days suspended.

· Students in ISS or OSS lose the privilege to practice, compete, participate, or attend any after school activity or meeting.

B. The following Behaviors/Infractions will result in appropriate school consequence(s), which are stated previously in Section A. (The administration will administer disciplinary consequence(s) based upon the age and developmental level of the offender, severity of the case and whether the infraction is chronic in nature.)

1. Chronic Disruptions – chronic defiance to school consequence

2. Minor Disruption – cafeteria, auditorium, hallway, school grounds

3. Tardiness – School or Class

4. Leaving school grounds – without permission.

5. Inappropriate displays of affection.

6. Cutting/Skipping classes.

7. Running in the hallway

8. Explosive materials/devices – possession or use (ex: firecrackers, smoke bombs)

9. Lighters – possession/use

10. Drugs/Alcohol-possession/use/distribution (please refer to Drug/Alcohol policy)

11. Unauthorized over the counter, look-a-like drugs – Possession/use/distribution (please refer to Drug and Alcohol policy)

12. Vandalism/Destruction of School Property – School consequence may result in restitution as well as suspension. Law Enforcement may be notified.

13. Trespassing/Loitering on school property.

14. Theft

15. Fire Alarms – tampering with or physical assistance

16. Truancy – (refer to attendance policy)

17. Profanity, obscene gestures, abusive or inappropriate language

18. Obscene/inappropriate literature – possession/use – this includes notes,

magazines, Internet

19. Insubordination – to any school personnel – refusal to comply with a reasonable

request.

20. Forgery – excuse, pass, or any school report or document.

21. Squirt Guns/Water Balloons – possession/use.

22. Laser Pointers – possession/use

23. Harassment – verbal, physical, or written – or any action(s) that demean or bring

about disrespect or offense to any staff member or student (ex. racial slur,

religion, gender, appearance, etc.)

24. Bullying/Cyber bullying – a student is being bullied by another when he or she is

exposed to repeatedly and overtime to negative actions of one or more other students.

25. Hazing/Initiation activities

26. Fighting/(disorderly conduct/uncontrollable behavior) a student who instigates a

fight or inappropriately records a fight will face disciplinary consequence.

27. Assault on school personnel or students – this action will result in 3 to 10 days suspension, possible alternative educational placement and expulsion. Law Enforcement will be notified.

28. Cafeteria Misconduct

29. Throwing of objects – ex: rocks, snowballs

30. Inappropriate Items – possession/use/use of items that can cause bodily harm.

(Ex: needles, rubber bands, etc.) (refer to page 22 appropriate school items)

31. Look-A-Like weapons – use/possession (ex: toy guns etc.)

32. Sexual Harassment – It is the policy of the Greenville Area School District to maintain learning and working environment that is free from sexual harassment.

It shall be a violation of this policy for any member of the District staff to harass a student through conduct or communications of a sexual nature as defined below. It shall also be a violation of this policy for students to harass other students through conduct or communications of a sexual nature as defined below.

Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to, the following: verbal harassment or abuse; pressure for sexual activity; repeated remarks to a person with sexual or demeaning implications; unwelcome touching; suggesting or demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats concerning one’s grades, job, etc.

Any person who alleges sexual harassment by any staff member or student in the district may complain directly to the building principals, guidance counselors, or any teacher. A substantiated charge against a student in the school district shall subject that student to disciplinary action including suspension or expulsion, consistent with the Student Discipline Code.

33. Tobacco use/possession – One (1) to three (3) days suspension; report to the District Magistrate. The Greenville Area School District adheres to Act 145 of 1996 – Section 6306.1 that read as follows:

The law defines possession or use of tobacco products or smokeless tobacco by a student in a school building, a school bus, or on school property, as a summary offense. School districts must initiate prosecution. The student may be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $50 for the benefit of the school district in which such offending pupil resides, and to pay court costs, or be assigned to an adjudication alternative. Conviction of this offense cannot be placed on a criminal record.

Pupil/Student: A person between the ages 6 and 21 who is enrolled in school.

Tobacco: a lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, or other lighted smoking product and smokeless tobacco in any form.

34. Weapons – possession/use

One (1) to ten (10) days suspension; possible report to police and expulsion.

Weapons and replicas of weapons are forbidden on school property. Weapons shall include, but not be limited to: firearms, knives, metal knuckles, straight razors, explosives, noxious, irritating or poisonous gases, poisons, drugs, or any instrument capable of inflicting serious bodily harm.

Incidents of students possessing weapons will be reported to the student’s parents and will be reported to the police. Appropriate disciplinary and/or legal action will be taken against students who possess weapons and against students who assist possession to any way.

Under the Act 26 of 1995, a student can be expelled for up to one year if he/she is found to have brought a weapon onto any school property, school-sponsored activity, or vehicle providing transportation to school or a school activity.

Weapons under control of law enforcement personnel are permitted. The Superintendent may authorize other persons to possess weapons in the school buildings. The Superintendent may prescribe special conditions or procedures to be followed before giving such authorization.

Any weapon in the possession or control of any person contrary to this policy is subject to seizure and/or forfeiture.

35. Terroristic Threat(s):

A threat to commit violence communicated with the intent to terrorize another, cause evacuation of a building, or to cause serious public inconvenience; one (1) to ten (10) days suspension; police informed, possible expulsion.

36. Terroristic Act(s):

An offense against property or involving danger to another person; one (1) to ten (10) days suspension; police informed; possible expulsion.

37. Participation or planning with those who violate any of the above listed offenses.

38. Behaviors or acts not listed above which are deemed inappropriate in school or on

school grounds, which interfere or interrupt the educational process may be subject to Disciplinary Consequence.

C. Behavior calling for suspension of bus privileges of a minimum of one (1) day and up to a maximum of one semester:

1. Opening emergency door.

2. Fighting.

3. Use of indecent language or gestures.

4. Smoking or use of tobacco.

5. Disobedience.

6. Damage to bus or its furnishings.

7. Any conduct which endangers the safety of bus riders or bus driver.

8. Repeated minor disruptions on or off the bus, at the bus stop, etc.

D. Driving or Riding to the Career Center Illegally:

This will result in suspension from the Career Center and the home school up to five (5) days. Repeated offenses will result in removal of driving privileges from the Career Center and/or the home school. Students (drivers and/or riders) must have a completed form signed by their parent/guardian, the Career Center Principal, and the Greenville High School Principal on file for the current school year.

E. Appropriate School Items:

Students should bring to school only items that relate to the educational process. No items that resemble illegal substances will be permitted (examples: bubble gum snuff, candy cigarettes, non-alcoholic beer). In addition, other items inappropriate for school will not be permitted (examples: roller blades, chains [steel or plastic], skateboards, yo-yos, remote controls).

a. ELECTRONIC DEVICES (i.e. Cell Phones, headphones, , radios, electronic games/device, etc.) will not be permitted to be on/used during the school day. Any of the above items or those not deemed appropriate for school will be confiscated; failure to comply will result in suspension.

First offense: parent contacted – warning issued

Second offense: parent contacted – detention assigned

Third Offense (and additional offenses): parents contacted – 1 day ISS assigned

F. Searches:

Student belongings, clothing, lockers, computer files, and automobiles can be searched whenever any contraband, illegal substances, weapons, or stolen articles are suspected to be in a student’s possession. Should any such items be found, appropriate disciplinary and criminal proceedings will be followed.

G. Cheating:

1. Definition:

It will be considered “cheating” if a student (or students) receives, gives, or copies answers/information – whole or in part – in order to gain/provide an unfair advantage for any assignment (examples: quiz, test, research paper, exam, homework, written or oral report, essay, etc.). Students will be requested to sign a Plagiarism Pledge form at the start of the school year that will be provided by the English Teachers.

2. Consequences:

a. No credit will be given for that assignment to any or all involved regardless of the amount of information received, given, or copies.

b. Repeated violations may result in failure in and/or removal from the class.

c. If any assignment related materials are stolen, bought, or sold, there may be disciplinary consequences in addition to a failing grade (examples: suspension, expulsion, report to authorities, or a combination.

3. Those who witness cheating have a moral and ethical responsibility to report such incidents to a teacher, counselor, principal, or other staff member. If a student is questioned about a cheating incident, he/she will be expected to tell the truth.

DRESS CODE

Student dress, personal appearance, and cleanliness shall reflect a sensitivity to and respect for themselves and others. It shall also reflect pride in Greenville Junior/Senior High School. Students are required to wear appropriate and appropriately fitting clothing.

1. All clothing is to be clean, orderly, and appropriate for school.

2. Clothing (including t-shirts and buttons) advertising or making reference to alcoholic beverages, bars, drugs, tobacco, sex, (explicit or implied) obscene language, or images are not permitted (examples: Co-Ed Naked, Johnson shirts, Hooters).

3. Clothing or items that promote or are symbols or representative of gang, cult, satanic, or violent behaviors are not permitted.

4. Tank/tube tops and halters are not permitted as well as any garments with spaghetti straps. This applies to all students regardless of gender.

5. Revealing clothing and/or midsection exposure of the body is not permitted.

6. All pants must be properly secured at the waist. No exposure of the body or undergarments is permitted.

7. Sleepwear is not acceptable school attire.

8. Hats, bandanas or any type of headwear (including hoods separate or on sweatshirts/coats) will not be permitted anywhere inside the school

9. Appropriate fingertip-length shorts and skirts are permitted. No “short shorts”, running shorts, biking shorts, mini-skirts, etc.

10. Appropriate footwear must be worn. Bedroom slippers are not permitted, no bare feet or socks/stockings only will be permitted.

11. Clothing, appearance, or items that create disruption to the educational environment or present a threat to one’s health are not permitted (examples: face paint, face chains, spiked accessories, exposed chains, etc.)

Students will be given an opportunity to change any objectable clothing; otherwise, parents/guardians will be notified and violators may be sent home.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY

This policy is in effect only during the school year, which includes all school calendar days. It is also in effect during the summer weeks whenever fall activities officially begin prior to the school year.

A. Terms/Examples:

1. Cooperative Behavior: The willingness of a student to work with school personnel in a reasonable and helpful manner; an admission of the violation; taking responsibility for one’s actions; being truthful; complying with requests of the administration, the Mercer County Behavioral Health Commission, and law enforcement agencies.

2. Uncooperative Behavior: The resistance or refusal, either verbal, physical, or passive on the part of the student to work with school personnel in a reasonable and helpful manner; defiance, assault, denial, lying, deceit, and flight are examples; refusal to comply with requests of the administration, the Mercer County Behavioral Health Commission, and law enforcement agencies.

3. Attendance at school-sponsored activities as a spectator only: Includes but not limited to: games, concerts, plays, etc.

4. Participation in school sponsored activities: Includes all extra and co-curricular activities, including but not limited to: sports, clubs, band and band front, student council, chorus, cheerleading, prom, Homecoming, banquets, dramatics, graduation, etc.

5. Student Calendar Days: All days within the school calendar including weekends and holidays; the week(s) before school starts when applicable to fall activities.

6. Calendar Days: All days including school calendar days.

7. Distribution: A student delivers, sells, passes, shares, gives, or aids from one person(s) to other(s) alcohol or illegal/controlled substances.

B. Process For Suspicion Of Alcohol/Drugs:

The possible use of drugs, alcohol, or mood altering substances by a student is indicated (examples: odor, slurred speech, motor skills impairment, personal appearance, atypical behavior).

1. During The School Day:

a. The student is escorted to the Nurse’s Office.

b. The nurse will conduct an interview/examination and will involve a

principal.

If suspicion is positive:

· The hospital will be contacted immediately if it is an emergency situation.

· The police will be contacted by a principal.

· Parents/guardians will be contacted by the nurse or a principal.

· Will follow appropriate Drug and Alcohol Policy procedures.

2. School Activities On School Property (Games, Dances, Concerts, etc.):

A sponsor (or coach) notifies a principal for confirmation of suspected use; if a principal is not available, at least one (1) other employee or responsible adult.

If suspicion is positive:

· The hospital will be contacted immediately if it is an emergency situation.

· A sponsor (or coach) or a principal contacts security and/or police immediately.

· Parents/guardians will be contacted as soon as possible.

· Will follow appropriate Drug and Alcohol Policy procedures.

3. School Activities Off School Property (Field Trips, Away Games, etc.):

A sponsor (or coach) contacts local security and/or police immediately.

If suspicion is positive:

· A local hospital will be contacted immediately if it is an emergency situation.

· A sponsor (or coach) will notify a principal as soon as possible.

· A sponsor (or coach) or a principal will notify parents/guardians as soon as possible.

· Will follow appropriate Drug and Alcohol Policy procedures.

4. Attendance At School Activities:

Report of suspicion is given to security/police, a principal, an athletic director, or principals’ designee.

If suspicion is positive:

· The hospital will be contacted immediately if it is an emergency situation.

· A sponsor (or coach) or a principal contacts security and/or police immediately.

· Parents/guardians will be contacted as soon as possible.

· Will follow appropriate Drug and Alcohol Policy procedures.

C. Alcohol:

A student possesses, uses, or is under the influence of alcohol in school, on school property, or when attending a school sponsored program (example: field trips, dances, athletics, clubs, games, etc.)

1. First Offense: Cooperative:

a. Principal will investigate; this may include a search of the student, his/her locker, car, and other possessions.

b. An analysis of the substance may be made if warranted.

c. Notification of parent and police.

d. Five (5) days in-school or out of school suspension.

e. Must attend Drug/Alcohol Assessment at MCBHC and follow through with recommendation(s).

f. No attendance at activities for 30 student calendar days.

g. No participation in activities for 45 student calendar days; however, students will be required to practice if they wish to return to that activity.

h. A letter requesting reinstatement to activities must be submitted to the Students at Risk (STAR) Team between the 30-45 student calendar day period (example: what student has learned, commitment to rehabilitation, etc.) Failure to comply with the Steps e - h will negate reinstatement to activities. Students who are officers of an organization will not be permitted to return to those positions for the term to which they were elected. Students who are Jr./Sr. ICONS will be removed and N.H.S. members will have a disciplinary hearing for removal by the N.H.S. committee.

2. Second Offense: Cooperative

First Offense: Uncooperative:

a. Principal will investigate; this may include a search of the student, his/her locker, car, and other possessions.

b. An analysis of the substance may be made if warranted.

c. Notification of parent and police.

d. Ten (10) days out-of-school suspension.

e. No attendance at activities for 60 student calendar days.

f. No participation in activities for 365 calendar days.

g. A letter to the STAR Team requesting reinstatement to activities must include supportive evidence of rehabilitation (example: Alcoholics Anonymous [AA], drug and alcohol counseling, etc.).

3. Third Offense: Cooperative

Second Offense: Uncooperative:

a. Principal will investigate; this may include a search of the student, his/her locker, car, and other possessions.

b. An analysis of the substance may be made if warranted.

c. Notification of parent and police.

d. Ten (10) days out-of-school suspension.

e. Board expulsion hearing.

f. Permanent exclusion from all attendance at/participation in activities.

· The amount or nature of the alcohol will not be factors in the degree of consequences.

· If a student is an underclassman, consequences will be carried over to the next school year.

D. Drugs:

A student possesses, uses or is under the influence of an illegal or controlled substance (non-alcohol) in school, on school property, or when attending a school sponsored program (example: field trips, dances, athletics, clubs, games, etc.).

1. First Offense: Cooperative:

a. Principal will investigate; this may include a search of the student, his/her locker, car, and other possessions.

b. An analysis of the substance may be made if warranted.

c. Notification of parent and police.

d. Ten (10) days out-of-school suspension.

e. No participation in/attendance at activities for 180 calendar days.

f. May recommend board expulsion hearing.

g. A letter to the STAR Team requesting reinstatement to activities must include supportive evidence of rehabilitation (example: AA, drug and alcohol counseling, etc.).

2. Second Offense: Cooperative

First Offense: Uncooperative/Distribution:

a. Principal will investigate; this may include a search of the student, his/her locker, car, and other possessions.

b. An analysis of the substance may be made if warranted.

c. Notification of parent and police.

d. Ten (10) days out-of-school suspension.

e. Permanent expulsion from all activities.

f. May recommend board expulsion hearing.

· If a student is an underclassman, consequences will be carried over to the next school year.

E. Paraphernalia:

A student possesses or uses drug related utensils or items associated with drugs or alcohol (example: pipes, bowls, roach clips, etc.)

1. Principal will investigate; this may include a search of the student, his/her locker, car, and other possessions.

2. Paraphernalia will be confiscated.

3. An analysis of the substance may be made if warranted.

4. Parents/guardians and police will be notified.

5. If there is evidence of a violation (example: pipe residue), appropriate situational category will apply.

· All students who fall under any of the above categories will be referred to the STAR Team.

· All incidents in the above categories will be followed up with written documentation by all individuals involved.

· Students who participate in co-op sports with Commodore Perry and Jamestown will be subject to the Drug and Alcohol Policy of the Greenville School District. Specifically Commodore Perry and Jamestown students who play football, golf, track or tennis at Greenville High School will follow the Greenville High School policy; Greenville High School students who play soccer, softball or baseball will follow the Greenville High School policy.

DISPLAY/DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLIC NOTICES

Any posters, pamphlets, literature, advertisements, etc. that are not school-related must be approved by the principals before they can be posted or distributed inside or outside the school.

DRIVING TO/PARKING ON SCHOOL PROPERTY

If and when students are permitted to drive/park on school property, they are required to fill out an automobile registration form in the High School Office and receive a parking pass. The pass will be displayed on the rearview mirror while the car is parked on school property. Students must register their vehicle(s) at the start of every school year. Automobiles can be searched whenever any contraband, illegal substances, weapons, or stolen articles are suspected to be in a student’s possession. Students are not to park in the front/upper lots or field house lot during school hours, only in the West Parking Lot. Violators will lose parking privileges and will be suspended if they refuse to comply.

The following rules must be observed:

1. Parking spaces closest to the building should be filled first.

2. Observance of all traffic laws on school property (15 m.p.h.).

3. Students are not to go to their cars during school hours without office permission.

4. Violators of these rules will have their driving privileges revoked. Also, cars parked in illegal spaces or do not display a parking pass are subject to be towed at the owner’s expense.

DRIVING TO MERCER COUNTY CAREER CENTER

Students enrolled in Career Center Classes during the school day are only permitted to drive their personal vehicle to and from if they have permission from both the home school principal and the Career Center principal.

a. Student must first secure a permission card from Career Center

b. Career Center instructor will sign the card first.

c. Card will be presented to the high school principal TWO (2) Days before student needs to drive to the Career Center.

d. Copy of card will be kept in the high school office.

e. Card is returned to Career Center by student for Career Center principal to sign.

ENTERING AND LEAVING THE BUILDING

The building will be open for limited access from 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. each morning. Students coming to school prior to 7:30 a.m. must report directly to the Cafeteria.

Buses will load and unload at the front of the building. Dismissal time is 2:38 p.m.; students may use any convenient exit when leaving the building. Students cannot leave the building or sign themselves out without an excuse brought in ahead of time from their parents/guardians or without verbal permission from parents/guardians confirmed with office personnel (principal, secretary, or nurse) regardless of age or reason. Also, students are not to be in the building or on school grounds after 2:38 p.m. unless they have a specific reason.

Students have a right to a safe passage both to and from school. If a student is attacked or assaulted on his/her way to or from school, the offender(s) will be disciplined.

GIFTED PROGRAM

The Greenville Enrichment Program is designed for identified gifted students K-12. Students in grades 7 and 8 meet for a scheduled class period once a week as well as participating in various enrichment activities throughout the year. Students in grades 9-12 meet on a consultation basis as well as participating throughout the year in other activities provided by the program. Students become eligible for this program through formal testing administered by the school psychologist. Students may be recommended for evaluation by self, teacher or parent.

Program goals are:

1. To create an environment where students are intellectually stimulated and challenged.

2. To develop students’ individual talents and interests (job shadowing, Independent studies)

3. To work on higher order thinking and problem solving skills.

4. To develop creativity and use of imagination.

5. To create projects that will be shared with authentic audiences.

All in All, the Greenville School District will utilize a combination of many options to accelerate, enrich and challenge the Gifted Student.

STUDENT GRADES ACCESS

Power Parent is an Internet accessible software program that provides an easy way for parents/guardians to keep up-to-date with their child’s academic progress. Features of Power Parent enable parents to:

Ø Check your child’s latest grades.

Ø Receive email alerts when new grades are posted.

Ø Receive emails with school or class information.

Ø See what homework is not turned in and read notes from your child’s teachers.

Ø View team and club activities.

Ø View your “Combined Calendar” to see all the events listed on the school calendar and your child’s personalized classes and activities automatically collected and personalized.

Students can also open PowerSchool accounts to monitor their grades. If you have questions on how to access the program, please call 724-588-2500.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

A: Course Completion:

Requirements for graduation are established by the Greenville Area School District Board of Directors and satisfy the mandated minimums set forth by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education. To be eligible for a diploma, a student must successfully complete a minimum of 25.0 credits in grades 9-12. The following are basic subjects required of all students:

Subject Credits

English 4.0

Social Studies 4.0

Science 3.0

Mathematics 3.0 4.0 Graduating Class of 2016

Health 0.8

Physical Education 1.3

Fine or Applied Arts 1.0

Electives 7.9 6.9 Graduating Class of 2016

TOTAL 25.0

B. Guidelines:

1. Each student should register for and maintain a minimum of six (6) full-time subjects in addition to physical education. Full-time subjects meet one (1) period each day of the week.

2. To be eligible for a second year of an elective subject, a student must obtain at least a “C” final grade in the first or preceding year; accelerated courses require a “B” or better final grade.

3. An overall average of “C” in the college preparatory curriculum is considered minimum for staff recommendation to college.

C. Class Standing Requirements:

The minimum number of credits necessary for grade classification at the beginning of each school year is:

To be in Grade 9 the student must have completed 8^th grade

To be in Grade 10 the student must have earned 4.0 credits

To be in Grade 11 the student must have earned 10.5 credits

To be in Grade 12 the student must have earned 18.0 credits

In Addition: Any 7^th / 8^th grade student taking a “Keystone Exam Level” course will receive appropriate core graduation credit(s).

i.e. a 7^th or 8^th grade student taking Algebra I will receive graduation credit.

KEYSTONE EXAMS

Starting with the Graduating Class of 2017 (8^th grade in 2012-13) students must have the following:

1) Successful completion of secondary level course work in English Language Arts/Literature, Algebra I, and Biology in which a student demonstrates proficiency on the associated Keystone Exam. (Keystone Exam serves as a final exam).

** Completion of an Advanced Placement Exam or International Baccalaureate Exam that includes academic content comparable to the appropriate Keystone Exam will substitute for a Keystone Exam score.

Additional Notes:

ü If a Keystone Exam is offered it shall be offered at least 3 times each year – Fall/Spring/Summer

ü A student shall be permitted to retake any Keystone Exam or Keystone Exam Module, in which the student did not score proficient or above at next available testing date.

ü A student taking Keystone Exam(s) who did not score proficient on any Keystone Exam or Keystone Exam Module, shall be provided supplemental instruction by the student’s school district until such time as the student can demonstrate proficiency in the subject area or the Student Begins a Project Based Assessment.

PROJECT BASED ASSESSMENT

The Pennsylvania Department of Education shall develop a Project Based Assessment System that is aligned with the module for each Keystone Exam.

ü If a student is unable to pass a Keystone Exam or Keystone Exam Module, the student may supplement the Keystone score through satisfactory completion of a Project Based Assessment.

ü A student may qualify to participate in one or more Project Based Assessments if the student has met all of the following conditions:

1. Has taken the course

2. Was unsuccessful in achieving a score of proficient on the exam after at least 2 attempts

3. Met the attendance requirements of the district

4. Has participated in a satisfactory manner in supplemental instructional services provided by the district, AVTS, or Charter School.

*Information and Requirements pertaining to Keystone Exams and Project Based Assessments are subject to change and/or alteration due to the finalization of state initiatives.

Graduation Ceremony

To participate in the graduation ceremony (Commencement), a senior must have 25.0 credits unless the principal grants an exception after meeting with the student and Guidance Counselor. Exceptions will be granted based upon the ability of the student to make up credits during the summer. If the student has to return in the fall, she/he cannot participate. If a senior has 25.0 credits but also has obligations (example: detentions, financial, materials), he/she may participate in the ceremony but the diploma will be withheld until the obligation is fulfilled. Seniors must participate in an Exit Interview as a requirement for graduation (see Portfolio).

Seniors must attend commencement rehearsal in order to participate in the ceremony.

Boys must wear: dress shirt, tie, slacks (no jeans), socks, and dress shoes; no shorts, sandals, or tennis shoes. Girls must wear: hose, dress shoes, and appropriate attire under the gown such as a dress or blouse and skirt.

Anyone not wearing appropriate clothing will be withheld from the ceremony; and anyone engaging in inappropriate behavior before, during, or immediately after the ceremony will be escorted out.

GUIDANCE OFFICE

Students going to the Guidance Office must sign in and sign out and should try to make appointments during Homeroom rather than between classes. When going to the Guidance Office from a classroom or study hall, students must have a pass from the teacher; students must have a signed pass from Guidance personnel (excluding student workers) upon return to their classroom/study hall.

HALLWAYS AND PASSES

Teachers have been instructed not to excuse students during class unless it is an emergency. Any student in the hallways during class time must have a pass.

Running in the hallway will not be tolerated (see Discipline Code).

HEALTH SERVICES / NURSE

The school nurse is available during the school day to provide primary care for injury or illness; she also administers special screening tests, health assessments, and works with students and their families throughout the year.

Students needing medical attention should secure their teacher’s permission and secure a pass. Students are not to go the Nurse’s Office between classes unless it is an emergency. If the student needs to go home they are to report to the nurse office first. A parent/guardian will be contacted before the student is permitted to sign out. Students should report to the office if the nurse is not available.

Medications, including aspirins, will not be dispensed to students without a physician’s statement. All medications should be kept in the Health Room (or high school office if nurse is not available) and not in a pocket or locker; this prevents accidents or unnecessary suspicions. All medications must be brought to the school by parent/guardian or responsible adult. No medications should be sent with the child to school under any circumstances. No medications are allowed on the buses. (Inhalers for asthma are an exception to this Guideline.)

Guidelines For Infection Control

General guidelines and procedures are to be followed by ALL STAFF and ALL STUDENTS at ALL TIMES to eliminate and minimize transmission of all infectious disease.

HANDWASHING: hand washing is the single most important procedure for preventing transmission of infectious organisms. Proper Hand washing procedures are:

1. Use soap and warm running water. Soap suspends easily removable soil and micro-organisms, allowing them to be washed off.

2. Rub and scrub hands for approx. 15 seconds to work up a lather.

3. Scrub knuckles, back of hands, nails and between fingers.

4. Rinse hands under warm running water.

5. Use paper towels to thoroughly dry hands.

6. After drying hands, use the towel to turn off the faucet.

When hand washing facilities are not available, a waterless antiseptic hand cleaner should be used.

Additional ways to control infections:

- cover mouth when coughing or sneezing.

- dispose of used tissues in plastic-lined waste receptacle.

-keep fingers out of eyes, nose, and mouth.

- stay home when sick, i.e., fever, diarrhea, vomiting, excessive sneezing, and coughing.

- refrain from sharing personal care items, i.e., combs, brushes, makeup, etc.

- cover open, draining sores.

- Refrain from sharing eating utensils, drinking cups, or water bottles.

HOMEWORK AND MAKE UP WORK

An important form of out of class activities is homework. It is assigned in most subjects and each teacher determines the type and amount of homework assigned. It is considered so important that students can be removed from or fail a class if certain assignments (such as term papers) are not complete.

If a student is legally excused from school, classwork or homework can and should be made up. Students who are suspended are permitted to make up work. It is the student’s responsibility to inquire about or complete all assignments missed during an absence and should be completed within a reasonable period of time (up to a maximum of two [2] weeks for extended illnesses). Faculty members are available after school to meet with students and provide assistance.

Parents/guardians may call the school office requesting that teachers send work for assignments to be picked up but only if a student is out or anticipates being out for three (3) or more days. Parents/guardians or students can also access the lesson plans that are posted on the school website at www.greenville.k12.pa.us, click on “parent link”.

HONOR ROLL

Full time students in regular education classes are eligible to be on the Honor Roll at the end of each nine (9) week grading period. They must have a 3.00 – 3.49 GPA and cannot receive a “D” or “E” in any subject. Students who have a 3.50 – 4.00 GPA and no “D’s” or “E’s” will be on the High Honor Roll.

IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION

ISS is an alternative to OSS but both are considered suspensions. Students will be assigned to ISS as outlined in the Discipline Code. The ISS procedure is as follows.

1. Students will be assigned to ISS by the Principal.

2. Work and materials will be sent to the Guidance Office by each of the student’s teachers.

3. Students will report directly to the ISS room by 7:45 a.m. and will bring all books and materials with them.

4. Students will work, study, or read at ALL TIMES. All assignments must be completed before dismissal.

5. Students will not be permitted to eat, talk, and write letters, sleep, or do anything other than school-related work.

6. Students will be permitted a restroom break at 9:45 a.m., after lunch, and at 1:30 p.m.

7. Students will go to the cafeteria to get their lunch. If students are assigned ISS in room 112; they will return to that room to eat their lunch.

8. Any deliberate disturbance in the ISS room will result in an additional consequence which may include ISS, OSS, or detentions.

9. Students who are late to ISS may be assigned additional time by the Principal.

INTERNET

Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

Greenville Area School District

I. Purpose

The Greenville Area School District believes every child is a candidate for greatness, therefore our mission is to equip all students with knowledge, competencies, and desire to face the challenges necessary to achieve fulfillment in a global society. The Library/Media Center is committed to providing opportunities and resources for students to access, use evaluate, and create information using traditional and electronic resources.

The purpose of this document is to establish a protocol for administrative, faculty, student, and community use of the Internet in the Greenville Area School District.

The Board supports the use of the Internet and other computer networks in the district’s instructional program in order to facilitate learning and teaching through interpersonal communications, access to information, research and collaboration.

The use of network facilities shall be consistent with the curriculum adopted by the school district as well as the varied instructional needs, learning styles, abilities, and developmental levels of students.

II. Authority

The Internet is a way of organizing and delivering information over electronic networks that involve creation of one site that can then be linked to one or more sites. The World Wide Web, a graphical interface to the Internet, allows for the inclusion of pictures, videos, and sounds, text, animation and computer program code. Information can be in full color and can be constantly changing.

Please keep in mind that the Internet is very interactive and makes it possible to send and receive any type of information that can be digitized.

The electronic information available to student and staff does not imply endorsement of the content by the school district, nor does the district guarantee the accuracy of information received on the Internet. The district shall not be responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged or unavailable when using the network or for any information that is retrieved via the Internet.

The school district shall not be responsible for any unauthorized charges or fees resulting from access to the Internet.

The district reserves the right to log network use, monitor electronic mail and fileserver space utilization by district users, while respecting the privacy rights of both district users and outside users. The district reserves the right to restrict utilization of unauthorized hardware.

The Board establishes that the use of the Internet is in accordance with all other district resources established for students. The free use of the Internet may be restricted to appropriately match individual student needs. Failure to comply with regulations may result in regulation of resources access, or civil or criminal action under Pennsylvania or federal law.

III. Delegation of Responsibility

Users should have a clear educational or instructional purpose. Users must adhere to copyright laws.

Users must take responsibility for having access to vast services, sites, systems, and people. As a user of the network, users will be allowed access to other networks or computers. Each network or system has its own set of policies and procedures. Users must abide by the policies and procedures of these other networks/systems.

Users are cautioned that it is against the law to commit crimes via the electronic network and that the appropriate authorities will be contacted.

The content and maintenance of a user’s electronic mailbox is the user’s responsibility. As such, the user must be aware that the Electronic Communications Privacy Act places electronic mail in the same category as messages delivered by the US Postal Service. This mean that tampering with electronic mail, interfering with or intercepting delivery of mail, and the use of electronic mail for criminal purposes may be a felony offense.

Central and network computer access are protected by password security. Users must follow established guidelines for network security.

Any infractions will be dealt with using the discipline code in place at the school. This information will be updated annually and shared with the student body.

IV. Guidelines

Security

Protect yourself by not divulging your password to others. You will need to change your password on a regular basis. If another user should gain access to your password, change it immediately and report the breach in security to the system administrators.

Users are not to use a computer that has been logged in under another user’s name.

The district has curriculum in place to educate all students on appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking web sites, in chat rooms, and cyber bullying awareness and response.

Maintenance

The user should check electronic mail on a regular basis, and delete unwanted messages immediately.

The contents and maintenance of users own storage area is the user’s responsibility. As such, the user must:

1. Keep number of files to a minimum.

2. Exercise common sense using shared resources.

3. Refrain from engaging in deliberately wasteful practices for example, printing large amounts of unnecessary items or copies of lengthy documents.

4. Limit the size and number of files transferred. File transfers can be time consuming. Files accesses should be for educational or instructional purposes only.

Ethics

A user shall not access material that is profane or obscene (pornography) or that advocates violence toward other people. Legitimate research on questionable topics must be preapproved by the faculty member and librarian supervising the assignment.

V. Unacceptable Use

Unlawful use of a computer is as defined but not limited to:

(a) Offense defined – A person commits an offense if he:

(1) accesses, alters, damages or destroys any computer, computer system, computer network, computer software, computer program or database or any part thereof, with the intent to interrupt the normal functioning of an organization or to devise or execute any scheme or artifice to defraud or deceive or control property or services by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations or promises;

(2) intentionally and without authorization accesses, alters, interferes with the operation of, damages or destroys any computer, computer system, computer network, computer software, computer program or computer data base or any part thereof; or

(3) intentionally or knowingly and without authorization gives or publishes a password, indentifying code, personal identification or other confidential information about a computer, computer system, computer network or database.

(b) Definitions – As used in this section, the words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in the section marked “glossary.”

District unacceptable/prohibited use includes, but it not limited to the following:

- Violation of any said copyright laws

- Tampering with electronic mail, interfering with or intercepting delivery of mail, and the use of electronic mail for criminal purposes (felony offense). In accordance with the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, electronic mail is placed in the same category as messages delivered by the US Postal Service. Special Note: E-mail is not private; system operators have access to all e-mail messages and the right to monitor such messages sent or received from within the school district.

- Use of district computers and/or related accounts for purposes of communicating with outside parties in the world for non-educational reasons.

- Unauthorized downloading and/or installation of software to include all programs not pre-approved by the Technology Department.

- Vandalism, as defined as deletion, or reconfiguration of data; degradation of system performance; distribution of unsolicited advertising; propagation of computer worm/viruses (including Trojans); and similar behaviors.

- Physical alteration of district equipment such as removal of any internal/peripheral hardware.

- Alteration of district system configurations such as pre-established LANs, networked computers or printers, security setups, protocol setups, established user interfaces, or sharing of devices or drives without given authority from the Technology Department.

- Purposeful accessing of inappropriate web sites containing inappropriate language, vulgar or offensive content, or pornography. The receiving or transmitting of such material through electronic mail.

Any infractions will be dealt with using the discipline code in place at the school. This information will be updated annually and shared with the student body.

GLOSSARY

Access – To intercept, instruct, communicate with store data in, retrieve data from or otherwise make use of any resources of a computer, computer system, computer network or database.

Computer – An electronic, magnetic, optical, hydraulic, organic or other high speed data processing device or system which performs logic, arithmetic, or memory functions and includes all input, output, processing, storage, software or communication facilities which are connected or related to the device in a system or network.

Computer Network – The interconnection of two or more computers through the usage of satellite, microwave, line or other communication media.

Computer Program – An ordered set of instructions or statements and related data that, when automatically executed in actual or modified form in a computer system, causes is to perform specified functions.

Computer Software – A set of computer programs, procedures and associated documentation concerned with the operation of a computer system.

Computer System – A set of related, connected or unconnected computer equipment, devices and software.

Database – A representation of information, knowledge, facts, concepts or instructions which are being prepared or processed or have been prepared or processed in a formalized manner and are intended for use in a computer, computer system or computer network, including, but not limited to, computer printouts, magnetic storage media, punched cards or data stored internally in the memory of the computer.

Property – Includes, but is not limited to, financial instruments, computer software and programs in either machine or human readable form, and anything of value, tangible or intangible.

Services – includes, but is not limited to computer time, data processing and storage functions.

LIBRARY

The Library will be open for recreational reading, research, or study throughout the day. The Librarian will determine the number of students who can attend from each study hall. Students must secure passes for the Library from their classroom teachers or Study Hall teachers. Students who have research passes will be granted access for the Library but must have the research pass signed by the classroom teacher who assigned the specific research.

LOCKERS

Each student will be assigned a hall locker for storing schoolbooks and clothing. Students are not permitted to trade lockers with other students or to move to an empty locker. It is recommended that each student place a lock on his/her locker to protect its contents. Students can also use gym lockers while taking physical education; but again, using a lock is suggested or leaving valuables with the gym teacher. Students are responsible for all their contents including lost or stolen items.

School lockers are property of the Greenville Area School District. Although students are permitted to use them, School District personnel may search lockers at any time. As such, students shall have no expectation of privacy in their lockers.

Students should not place stickers on lockers or write on lockers. Students will be responsible to remove all stickers and any writing before the end of the school year. Students are responsible to keep their lockers neat and clean. Lockers are not to be stuffed full causing damage to the locker or lockers in the vicinity. Students could be held responsible to pay for any damage done to the locker they are assigned.

Locks may be rented from the Office for $5.00. The lock remains the property of the school. The rental fee will be reimbursed at the end of the year if the same lock is returned in good condition.

DISTANCE LEARNING CLASSES

There are several classes taught by utilizing computer and other multi-media access. Students in DL classes are to remain in their assigned rooms the entire period unless excused by their high school supervisor.

PORTFOLIOS

All students in grade 7^th – 12^th are required to maintain a portfolio. Grades 7 and 8 (Junior High) maintain a folder for two years. At the end of their 8^th grade year they may choose to place any awards/recognitions received into their Senior High portfolio (grades 9 through 12). The balance of the material will be sent home. All students in grades 9 thru 12 (senior high) will start a new portfolio that is required as part of their senior exit interview. The samples collected in their portfolios will be evidence for graduation during their exit interviews. The exit interview and portfolio are requirements for graduation.

A portfolio is defined as representative samples of a student’s work showing best work and demonstrated growth. It is not to be a notebook whereby everything is saved. This can be done, but it should be separate from the actual portfolio.

The portfolio will include samples from each course or subject taken by a student for credit. Samples from extracurricular activities can also be included. Although tests can be included in the portfolio, other examples of demonstrated learning would include: term papers, summaries and picture projects, copies of speeches, video/audio tapes, computer disks, et al. Samples should be able to fit into folders; actual large or major projects will be stored at the student’s home. There should be a minimum of one (1) sample per course per semester.

Students are responsible to copy and update their class schedule – this should be attached/stapled to the portfolio.

The portfolio in grades 7^th–11^th will be collected at the end of the year and passed on to the next grade level the following year. Seniors will take their portfolios home after their exit interviews.

The senior exit interview will be conducted in front of community members, parents/guardians, or elementary teachers. It will last approximately 30 to 45 minutes and will be scheduled at the convenience of the students and interviewers some time in April or May. Students will also follow a dress code similar to what is worn at graduation.

PROTECTED HANDICAPPED STUDENTS (Chapter 15)

In compliance with State and Federal law, the Greenville Area School District will provide to each protected handicapped student, without discrimination or cost to the student or family, those related aids, services, or accommodations which are needed to provide equal opportunity to participate in and obtain the benefits of the school program and extracurricular activities to the maximum extent appropriate to the student’s abilities. In order to qualify as a protected handicapped student, the child must be of school age with a physical or mental disability that substantially limits or prohibits participation in or access to an aspect of the school program.

These services and protections for “protected handicapped students” are distinct from those applicable to all eligible or exceptional students enrolled (or seeking enrollment) in special education programs.

For further information on the evaluation procedures and provision of services to protected handicapped students, contact Nancy Castor, Hempfield Elementary School Principal, at (724) 588-1018.

REPORT CARDS AND GRADES

Students receive report cards at the end of each nine (9) week period; there are four (4) grading periods. Within each grading period, a deficiency or progress report is mailed home to parents/guardians after 4 ½ weeks. Students usually receive these reports if they are not working at their ability level or are in danger of failing. If parents/guardians wish to meet with a teacher or group of teachers, they can call the High School Office or send the teacher an email which can be accessed thru the school’s website. The secretary will take the call, relay it to the teacher(s), and the teacher(s) will return the call to arrange a conference at a time convenient for both parties.

Grades are computed and determined on an individual basis; each teacher uses criteria that he/she believes is appropriate for a particular class. Each teacher will communicate this information at the beginning and throughout the school year. It is the student’s responsibility to understand and adhere to the grading policy set forth by the teacher.

All students in grades 9-12 will take the semester exams; exceptions will be approved by the Principal. A student missing an exam must present a valid written excuse to the high school principal before taking the exam.

The District grading scale, which is percentage based, is as follows:

A = 90 – 100

B = 80 – 89

C = 70 – 79

D = 60 – 69

E = 59 and below

If students receive an “I” (incomplete) on their report card, they have a maximum of two (2) weeks to make up their work to receive a grade; otherwise, the “I” automatically becomes an “E” (failing grade).

If a student is removed from class for disciplinary reasons, he/she will receive an “E” for the nine (9) weeks and/or course regardless of the previous grades in the course (unless otherwise approved by the Principal).

Grade 9 – 12 students will receive three (3) grades each semester – two (2) nine (9) week grades (each counting 40% of the grade) and a semester exam (counting 20% of the grade) which must be taken by all students. However, students cannot merely sign their names or write nonsense answers; a reasonable effort must be made or failure for the course will result. If a student receives two (2) “E’s” in a semester, then failure is mandatory.

To compute a semester grade (grades 9 -12), the following scale is used:

9 week Grades: A = 8 B = 6 C = 4 D = 2 I or E = 0

Semester Exam: A = 6 B = 4 C = 3 D = 1 I or E = 0

Final Grade: A = 18-22 B = 13-17 C = 8-12 D = 3-7 E = 0-2

GRADE 7 AND 8 STUDENTS will be promoted or retained based upon cumulative credits.

GRADES 7 AND 8: The final grade for a full year course will be determined by averaging the four (4) nine (9) week grades.

GRADES 9 – 12: The semester exam formula listed above will be the basic system used to determine final grade.

A student receiving two (2) “E’s” at the end of the year will fail a particular course, but one (1) “E” must come second semester. Students who fail 2 or more subjects at the end of the year may be retained.

The final decision of promoting or retaining any student will be the responsibility of the Principals. Attitude, age, and prior retentions will also be taken into consideration. Students may be required to repeat certain subjects, attend summer school, or other remediation programs as conditions for placement into the next grade.

SAFETY DRILLS

Throughout the year, fire drills and one [1] tornado drill are conducted to ensure everyone’s safety in the event of a building evacuation. Each room in the building contains a plan of exit so students know where to exit the building. The procedure is also explained by each teacher at the beginning of the year. Each class is to leave the room with the students walking rapidly in single file; students are to stay with their own group and wait outside at a place determined by the teacher. Teachers are to have a class list with them when exiting the building.

A. FIRE DRILLS

ROOM EXIT AT: STAGE AT:

200, 201, 202, 203, 204,

205, 206, 207, 208 Room 202 (yearbook) Parking Lot NE of Garage

210-214-215-218-220A North stair tower Sidewalk North of AC unit

-220B (next to room 214)

225-226-227-228-Library } South End Parking Lot by

/Media Center-Lecture Hall-} District Office Track

Tech Office-District Office-}

232-233-234 }

236, 237, 238, 239, 240 West stair tower Student Parking Lot

(next to room 238 across from 237) at handicap parking.

241, 242, 243 Science Wing tower Student Parking Lot

(next to room 242) South of handicap area

109-110-111-112-113, Student Parking Lot south

114, 115, 116, 117, 119, end by Tennis Court Entrance

120, 121, 123, 124, 125 West parking lot (end of JH hall)

103 and 105 (GATEWAYs) West Parking Lot (end of JH hall) Student Parking Lot

100-Tech. Ed. Suite Front Stair Tower Sidewalk area next to

(outside of tech area) delivery area near Tech

101-102, Gym A,

East Boys Locker Room Front stair tower Sidewalk area next to

(outside of tech area) delivery area near Tech.

Gym B, C, } Student Parking Lot end of

Girls Locker Room, } Athletic entrance sidewalk leading from Athl.

West Boys LR Athletic entr.} entrance.

Weight Training room }

ROOM EXIT AT STAGE AT

Music (Choir) Room Room exit Sidewalk area by parking lot.

Band Room Room exit }

sidewalk area north of

Stage, Theatre Office, } Loading dock.

Prac. Rooms, Dressing Rm North Entrance (leading to dock) }

Kitchen Dock Entrance sidewalk area north of dock

Auditorium, H.S. Office-

Nurse-Guidance Suite, Northeast side of front

Cafeteria Seating Front Entrance parking lot on sidewalk.

B. TORNADO DRILLS:

1. Tornado Actions:

a. Tornado Watch - there is a chance of dangerous weather with damaging winds.

b. Tornado Warning – a tornado has been sighted nearby and you should seek shelter.

2. Safety Locations: MOVE AWAY FROM WINDOWS go to HALLWAY, kneel, cover head. Teachers shut classroom door when all students have exited room. Shut Fire Doors located in hallway.

a. First Floor:

i. 101, 102, 103, 105, 114, 116: Report to Hall 2-face wall, kneel

ii. 109, 110, 111, 112: Report to Hall 4 (East End)-face wall, kneel

iii. 113, 115, 117, 119, 120, 121, 123, 125, 124-Report to Hall 4 (between Hall 3 and Hall 2 intersections: face walls-kneel

iv. GYM A/B Classes: report “GATEWAYS” hall and face the walls.

v. GYM C: Fitness Room; Weight Room: report to E/W hallway (music/tech) – face south wall.

vi. Tech Ed Classes: stay in Tech Ed Classrooms – away from Windows.

vii. MUSIC room: report to E/W hall

viii. BAND room: report to Back Stage area (lesson rooms/restrooms).

ix. All office personnel (High School, Guidance, Nurses’ Suite) will stay in their respected offices – against inside walls, away from windows.

x. Cafeteria workers: report to Break Room behind dishwasher area.

b. Second Floor: MOVE AWAY FROM WINDOWS go to HALLWAY, Kneel, cover head. Teachers shut classroom door when all students have exited room. Shut Fire Doors located in Hallway.

i. Rooms 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 210, 214: report to Hall 7

ii. 215: stay in room and/or report to storage area

iii. 225, 227, 226, 228, 232, 234, Library report to Hall 5 between Library and Technology Office/Hallway Intersection.

iv. 218, 220A, 220B: report to Hall 6

v. Lecture Hall will report to floor level inside wall corner pocket.

vi. 233, 237, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243: report to Hall 5 between Hall intersection and Fire Doors at Science wing.

EDUCATION OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

A. Education:

Federal and State Law mandates that all children with disabilities must have available to them a free, appropriate public education that includes special education and related services to meet their unique needs. In order for a child to qualify for special education, the child is evaluated by the school psychologist after permission to do so is given by the parent/guardian. If the child is found to be in need of special education, a conference with the school psychologist, parent/guardian, regular education teacher, special education teacher and a school district representative is held to write an IEP for the child. The amount of time each child spends in his/her special class depends on the individual needs of that child.

B. Extra-Curricular:

All special education students are given the opportunity to participate in all non-academic and extra-curricular services and activities. All handicapped students are provided with supportive services whenever possible and/or accommodations as needed to enable them to participate.

C. Graduation:

If special education students have the requisite numbers of credits for graduation and receive their diploma, they cannot stay in school until they are 21 years of age. If they choose not to receive their diploma and continue, they are entitled by law to stay until they are 21 years of age.

D. Notice of Intent to Destroy Records:

Annually we review the data collected for all special education students and destroy documents no longer relevant to and necessary for the provision of educational services to the students. These documents include such things as previous IEP’s, evaluation report, and Notices of Recommended Educational Placement. You have received copies of all these in the past. However, you do have the right to receive copies of these again before they are destroyed. If you wish copies, please notify Hempfield Elementary Principal at (724) 588-1018.

STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The STAR Team is composed of teachers, guidance counselors, nurse, principals, and other agency personnel. Any time a student wishes to refer someone considered “at-risk” (example: drug and alcohol, suicide, abuse, eating disorder, depression, etc.), he/she can contact a teacher, staff member, or any of the above. The purpose of the Team is to provide help and assistance for such a student that may include an assessment, referral to a professional agency, parent/guardian intervention, etc. The STAR team meets each week; however, referrals can be made at any time.

STUDY HALL

Students will be assigned to a study hall if they do not have a regularly assigned class or if they are removed from class for disciplinary reasons. Students must bring adequate materials to study hall for reading or studying. All privileges such as library, restroom, locker, or telephone will be at the discretion of the individual study hall teacher. No card playing; listening to electronic music devices; or utilizing school laptop computer is permitted. Students are not permitted to go home or come in late if they have a study hall.

TELEPHONE

Students may use the telephone in the Office for appropriate or important calls usually to parents/guardians. Cell phones are not permitted to be on/used during the school day. However, students’ can use their cell phone in the high school office to call their parent/guardian or to check a text message received from their parent/guardian. The secretary will take and relay messages only from parents/guardians to students.

VISITORS

Although people are welcome to come into the school, ALL visitors must stop at the High School Office and sign in. The secretary will call for a student, or make any necessary arrangements.

Student visitors from other schools will be considered for visitation by the principals.

VOLUNTEERS and CLEARANCES

In order to provide for the welfare and safety of the Greenville Area School District students, all chaperones, volunteers or anyone in a supervisory role of students must have satisfactory clearances on file in the Central Office. A supervisory role is defined as being with a child(ren) without the presence of a certified employee of the Greenville Area School District. Satisfactory clearances are depicted as clean clearances without any documented incidents.

Two clearances are needed effective in the 2011/2012 school year. These clearances remain active as long as you participate in at least one activity as a chaperone, volunteer, or in a supervisory role during the school year. Records will be maintained at the building and district level.

1. Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 33/34)

Search: PA Child Abuse Clearance

http://www.dpw.state.pa.us

2. Request for Criminal Record Check (Act 151)

Search: https://epatch.state.pa.us

STUDENTS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (from PA School Code)

A. Free Education and Attendance:

1. All persons residing in this Commonwealth between the ages of 6 and 21 are entitled to a free and full education in the Commonwealth’s public schools.

2. Parents/guardians of all children between the ages of 8 and 17 are required by the compulsory attendance law to ensure that their children attend an approved educational institution unless legally excused. Students who have not graduated may not be asked to leave school merely because they have reached 17 years of age if they are fulfilling their responsibilities as students. A student may not be excluded from the public school or from extra-curricular activities because of being married or pregnant.

B. Student Responsibilities:

1. Student responsibilities include regular school attendance, conscientious effort in classroom work, and conformance to school rules and regulations. Most of all, students share with the administration and faculty a responsibility to develop a climate within the school that is conducive to wholesome learning and living.

2. No student has the right to interfere with the education of his/her fellow students. It is the responsibility of each student to respect the rights of teachers, students, administrators, and all others who are involved in the educational process.

3. Students should express their ideas and opinions in a respectful manner.

4. It is the responsibility of the students to conform with the following:

a. Be aware of all rules and regulations for student behavior and conduct themselves in accordance with them. Students should assume that until a rule is waived, altered, or repealed in writing, it is in effect.

b. Volunteer information in matters relating to the health, safety, and welfare of the school community and the protection of school property.

c. Dress and groom to meet fair standards of safety and health and not to cause substantial disruption to the educational processes.

d. Assist the school staff in operating a safe school for all students enrolled therein.

e. Comply with Commonwealth and local laws.

f. Exercise proper care when using public facilities and equipment.

g. Attend school daily and be on time at all classes and school functions.

h. Make-up work when absent from school.

i. Pursue and attempt to complete satisfactorily the courses of study prescribed by Commonwealth and local school authorities.

j. Report accurately and not use indecent or obscene language in student newspapers or publications.

C. School Rules:

1. The School Board has the authority to make reasonable and necessary rules governing the conduct of students in school. The rule-making power, however, is not unlimited; it must operate within statutory and constitutional restraints. A school board has only those powers which are enumerated in the statutes of this Commonwealth or which may reasonably be implied or necessary for the orderly operation of the school.

2. School boards may not make rules which are arbitrary, capricious, or outside their grant of authority from the General Assembly. Their rules must stand the test of fairness and reasonableness. A rule is generally considered reasonable if it uses a rational means of accomplishing some legitimate school purpose.

3. Each board of school directors shall adopt a code of student conduct that shall include policies governing student discipline and a listing of student rights and responsibilities as outlined in this chapter. This conduct code shall be published and distributed to students and parents/guardians. Copies of the code shall also be available in each school library.

D. Discrimination consistent with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P.S.

*951-963), no student shall be denied access to a free and full public education on account of race, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap.

E. Reasonable force may be used by teachers and school authorities under any of the following circumstances:

1. To quell a disturbance.

2. To obtain possession of weapons or other dangerous objects.

3. For the purpose of self-defense.

4. For the protection of persons or property.

F. Exclusions from School:

1. The Board of School Directors shall define and publish the types of offenses that would lead to exclusion from school. Exclusions affecting certain exceptional students shall be governed by 22 PA Code *13.62 and #341.91 (relating to right to education and disciplinary exclusions of certain handicapped students from special education placement).

2. Exclusion from school may take the form of suspension or expulsion.

a. Suspension is exclusion from school for a period of one (1) to ten (10) consecutive school days.

(1) Suspensions may be given by the Principal or person in charge of the public school.

(2) No student shall be suspended until the student has been informed of the reasons for the suspension and given an opportunity to respond. Prior notice of the intended suspension need not be given when it is clear that the health, safety, or welfare of the school community is threatened.

(3) The parents/guardians and the Superintendent of the District shall be notified immediately, in writing, when the student is suspended.

(4) When the suspension exceeds three (3) school days, the student and parent/guardian shall be given the opportunity for an informal hearing consistent with the requirements set forth in *H (3) (relating to hearings).

(5) Suspensions may not be made to run consecutively beyond the ten (10) school day period.

(6) Students shall have the responsibility to make up exams and work missed while being disciplined by suspension and shall be permitted to complete these assignments within guidelines established by the Board of School Directors.

b. Expulsion is exclusion from school by the Board of Education for a period exceeding ten (10) school days and may be permanent expulsion from the school rules. All expulsions require a prior formal hearing under *H (relating to hearings).

3. During the period prior to the hearing and decision of the Board of School Directors in an expulsion case, the student shall be placed in his/her normal class except as set forth in subsection (4).

4. If it is determined after an informal hearing that a student’s presence in his/her normal class would constitute a threat to the health, safety, morals, or welfare of others and it is not possible to hold a formal hearing within the period of a suspension, the student may be excluded from school for more than ten (10) school days if the formal hearing is not unreasonably delayed. Any student so excluded shall be provided with alternative education that may include home study.

5. Students who are less than 17 years of age are still subject to the compulsory school attendance law even though expelled, and they must be provided an education.

a. The initial responsibility for providing the required education rests with the student’s parents/guardians through placement in another school, through tutorial or correspondence study, or through another educational program approved the District’s Superintendent.

b. If the parents/guardians are unable to provide the required education, they must, within 30 days, submit to the School District written evidence so stating. The district then has the responsibility to make some provision for the student’s education. If 30 days pass without the District receiving satisfactory evidence that the required education is being provided to the student, it must recontact the parent/guardian and, pending the parent’s/guardian’s provision of such education, the District must make some provision of such education, or proceed under paragraph (c) or do both.

c. If the approved educational program is not complied with, the School District may take action in accordance with Chapter 63 of the Juvenile Act (42d PA C.S. *6301-6308) to ensure that the child will receive a proper education. See *A (2) (relating to free education and attendance).

G. Exclusion from Classes – ISS:

1. No student may receive ISS unless the student has been informed of the reasons for the suspension and has been given an opportunity to respond before the suspension becomes effective.

2. Communication to the parents/guardians shall follow the suspension action taken by the school.

3. When ISS exceeds ten (10) consecutive school days, an informal hearing with the Principal shall be offered to the student and the student’s parents/guardians prior to the 11^th school day in accordance with the procedure in *H (relating to hearings).

4. The student’s School District has the responsibility to make some provision for the student’s education during the period of ISS.

H. Hearings:

1. Education is a statutory right, and students must be afforded all appropriate elements of due process if they are to be excluded from school. In a case involving a possible expulsion, the student is entitled to a formal hearing that is a fundamental element of due process.

2. A formal hearing is required in all expulsion actions. This hearing may be held before the Board of School Directors or a duly authorized committee of the Board or a qualified hearing examiner; a majority vote of the entire School Board is required to expel a student.

a. The following due process requirements are to be observed with regard to the formal hearing:

(1) Notification of the charges shall be sent to the student’s parents/guardians by certified mail.

(2) Sufficient notice of the time and place of hearing must be given.

(3) The hearing shall be held in private unless the student or parent/guardian requests a public hearing.

(4) The student has the right to be presented with the names of witnesses against the student and copies of the statements and affidavits of those witnesses.

(5) The student has the right to request that any such witnesses appear in person and answer questions or be cross-examined.

(6) The student has the right to testify and present witnesses on his/her own behalf.

(7) A record must be kept of the hearing either by a stenographer or by tape recorder. The student is entitled, at the student’s expense, to a copy of the transcript.

(8) The proceeding must be held with all reasonable speed.

b. Where the student disagrees with the results of the hearing, recourse is available in the appropriate court of the Commonwealth. If it is alleged that a constitutional issue is involved, the student may file a claim for relief in the appropriate Federal district court.

3. The purpose of the informal hearing is to enable the student to meet with the appropriate school official to explain the circumstances surrounding the event for which the student is being suspended or to show why the student should not be suspended.

a. The informal hearing is meant to encourage the student’s parents/guardians to meet with the Principal to discuss ways by which future offenses can be avoided.

b. The following due process requirements are to be followed:

(1) Notification of the reasons for the suspension shall be given, in writing, to the parents/guardians and to the student.

(2) Sufficient notice of the time and place of the informal hearing shall be given.

(3) A student has the right to question any witnesses present at the hearing.

(4) A student has the right to speak and produce witnesses on his/her own behalf.

(5) The district shall offer to hold the informal hearing within the first five (5) days of the suspension.

I. Freedom of Expression:

1. The right of public school students to freedom of speech was affirmed by the United States Supreme Court in Tinker vs. Des Moines Community School District, 393 U.S. 503 (1969).

2. Students have the right to express themselves unless such expression materially and substantially interferes with the educational process, threatens immediate harm to the welfare of the school or community, encourages unlawful activity, or interferes with another individual’s rights.

3. Students may use publications, handbills, announcements, assemblies, group meetings, buttons, armbands, and other means of common communication, provided that the use of public school communications facilities shall be in accordance with the regulations of the authority in charge of those facilities.

a. Students have the responsibility to obey laws governing libel and obscenity and to be aware of the full meaning of their expression.

b. Students have the responsibility to be aware of the feelings and opinions of others and to give others a fair opportunity to express their views.

4. Identification of the individual student or at least one (1) responsible person in a student group may be required on any posted or distributed materials.

5. School officials may require students to submit, for prior approval, a copy of all materials to be displayed, posted, or distributed on school property.

6. Bulletin boards shall conform with the following:

a. School authorities may restrict the use of certain bulletin boards.

b. Bulletin board space shall be provided for the use of students and student organizations.

c. School officials may require that notices or other communications be officially dated before posting and that such materials be removed after a prescribed reasonable time to assure full access to the bulletin boards.

7. School newspapers and publications shall conform to the following:

a. Students have a right and are as free as editors of other newspapers to report the news and to editorialize within the provisions in paragraphs (d) and (e).

b. School officials shall supervise student newspapers published with school equipment, remove obscene or libelous material and edit other material that would cause a substantial disruption or interference with school activities.

c. School officials may not censor or restrict material simply because it is critical of the school or its administration.

d. Prior approval procedures regarding copy for school newspapers shall identify the individual to whom the material is to be submitted and shall establish a limitation on the time required to make a decision. If the prescribed time for approval elapses without decision, the material shall be considered authorized for distribution.

e. Students who are not members of the newspaper staff shall have access to its pages. Written criteria for submission of material by non-staff members shall be developed and distributed to all students.

8. The wearing of buttons, badges, or armbands shall be permitted as another form of expression within the restrictions listed in subsection (3).

8. School officials may set forth the time and place of distribution of materials so that distribution would not materially or substantially interfere with the requirements of appropriate discipline in the operation of the school.

a. A proper time and place set for distribution is one that would give the students the opportunity to reach fellow students.

b. The place of such activity may be restricted to permit the normal flow of traffic within the school and at exterior doors.

9. School officials should adopt and publish guidelines for student use of school facilities and equipment.

10. The constitutional right of freedom of speech guarantees the freedom of public school students to publish materials on their own.

a. The school has no responsibility to assist students or to provide facilities in the publishing of such materials.

b. The students themselves have the sole responsibility for any statements published.

c. Approval procedures must be followed prior to distribution or display of materials on school property – see subsection (9).

J. Flag Salute and the Pledge of Allegiance:

It is the responsibility of every citizen to show proper respect for the Country and its Flag.

1. Students may decline to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and may refrain from saluting the Flag on the basis of personal belief or religious convictions.

2. Students who choose to refrain from such participation shall respect the rights and interest of classmates who do wish to participate.

K. Hair and Dress:

1. Students have the right to govern the length or style of hair including facial hair. Any limitation of this right shall include evidence that the length or style of hair causes a disruption of the educational process or constitutes a health or safety hazard. Where length or style of the hair presents a problem, some types of covering should be considered.

2. School officials may not impose limitations on dress unless the attire causes the disruption of the educational process or constitutes a health or safety hazard.

3. Students may be required to wear certain types of clothing while participating in physical education classes, Technology Education Labs, extra-curricular activities, or other situations where special attire may be required to ensure the health or safety of the student.

4. Students have the responsibility to keep themselves, their clothes, and their hair clean. School officials may impose limitations on student participation in the regular instructional program where there is evidence that the lack of cleanliness constitutes a health hazard.

L. Confidential Communications:

1. Use of a student’s confidential communications to school personnel in legal proceedings is governed by statutes and regulations appropriate to the proceeding – see for example 42 PA C.S.#5945 (relating to confident communications to school personnel).

2. Information received in confidence from a student may be revealed to the student’s parents/guardians, the Principal, or other appropriate authority where health, welfare, or safety of the student or other persons is clearly in jeopardy.

M. Corporal Punishment

The use of corporal punishment as a form of student discipline is prohibited. However, teachers and school authorities may use reasonable force to quell a disturbance, to take possession of weapons or dangerous objects, in self-defense, or to protect people or property.

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Greenville Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, or handicap in employment or in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities in accordance with applicable federal statutes and regulations.

Inquiries should be directed to Joseph N. Tucci, Principal at Greenville Junior/Senior High School, 9 Donation Road, Greenville, Pennsylvania 16125 (724) 588-2500.

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STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK

GRADES 7-12

STAFF

ADMINISTRATION

GUIDANCE

SECRETARIES

NURSE Mrs. Dolly Lineman

ATTENDANCE/COMMUNITY SERVICE Mrs. Ceinwen Nesevich

TECHNOLOGY Ms. Jodi Hibbard

Mr. Jerry Seiple

Mrs. Judy Bear

ACTIVITIES

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lunch Schedule

DETENTIONS – TEACHER

* The above consequences may be used singularly or in any combination depending on the severity of the infraction.

DRESS CODE

DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY

1. During The School Day:

2. School Activities On School Property (Games, Dances, Concerts, etc.):

C. Alcohol:

E. Paraphernalia:

GLOSSARY

LOCKERS