PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THIS PAGE WITH OTHER SCHOOL OPENING INFORMATION.
The student signature below indicates a verification of examination of the Central High School Student Handbook, pages 22 thru 28 Student Attendance and Discipline Policies for the 2008/2009 school year, and an understanding of the content. Be aware that not all situations could be covered, and existing principles of past practice and the desire to maintain a safe and orderly climate for learning will dictate administrative interpretation of these general rules when faced with a problem situation not specifically discussed. Acceptance of the terms and conditions of the Acceptable Use Policy is also implied by signing.
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INDEX
Activity Period...................................................................... 17
Administration, Faculty and Staff........................................ 8 - 9
Alma Mater.......................................................................... 11
Assembly Programs.............................................................. 17
Athletic Policies............................................................. 18 - 19
Attendance Regulations & Procedures............................ 20 - 23
Bell Schedule........................................................................ 10
Board of Education................................................................. 7
Cafeteria.............................................................................. 24
Choosing a Curriculum................................................... 12 - 13
College in High School.......................................................... 24
Corridor Traffic.................................................................... 25
CTC Transportation.............................................................. 24
Damaged Property................................................................ 25
District Technology Acceptable Use Policy.................... 25 - 30
Disciplinary Action and Procedures.................................
31 - 34
Early to College.................................................................... 34
Explanation of Units of Credit................................................ 14
Extra Curricular and Co-Curricular Activities.......................... 35
Fire Safety Drills................................................................... 35
Fundraiser Guidelines............................................................ 36
Graduation Guidelines and Project............................... 16 and 47
Guidelines for Students Behavior.....................................
36 - 47
Guidance........................................................................ 47- 48
Hall Passes.......................................................................... 48
Honor Roll............................................................................ 48
Inspection and Search Policy................................................. 48
Lockers................................................................................ 49
Lost and Found..................................................................... 49
Library................................................................................. 49
Make Up Work.................................................................... 34
Medication in School............................................................. 50
National Honor Society......................................................... 50
Organizations........................................................................ 51
Parking Permits and Regulations............................................ 51
Parties and Dances............................................................... 52
Report Card Schedule........................................................... 10
Report to Parents.................................................................. 52
Request for School Records.................................................. 52
Secondary School Dress Code........................................ 41 - 43
Separations and Divorces............................................... 52 - 53
Shadowing............................................................................ 53
Signature Page (Student and Parent)........................................
2
Sports Physicals.................................................................... 19
Student Assistance Programs.......................................... 53 - 55
Telephone Use..................................................................... 55
Work Permits....................................................................... 15
Work Release Program......................................................... 14
Appendix
Annual Notification of The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Annual Notification of Release of Directory Information (FERPA)
Annual Notification of the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
Rights to Request Teacher Qualifications
Notice of Homeless Education Programs
Administration and Faculty
David Crumrine.................................................... Principal
Dennis Detwiler................................... Assistant Principal
Jerry Albright................................................................ Math
Kristen Alexander.................................................... Business
Shad Benton..................................................... Social Studies
Karen Biddle................................................................. Math
Lauren Boland............................................. Learning Support
Carla Brumbaugh.......................................................... Math
Bernadine Cafferty.................................... Physical Education
Gary Carlson........................................... Guidance Counselor
Candace Claar......................................................... Business
Jill Clawson................................................................ English
Jerome Conlon............................................. Learning Support
Linda Crilly................................................................... Math
Jill Dean ................................................................... Science
Jessie Edwards........................................... Emotional Support
John Fitzpatrick................................................. Math/Science
William Forshey..................... Phy. Ed., Health and Driver Ed.
Charles Gojmerac......................................... Athletic Director
Tabatha Griffin........................................................... English
Stefan Grill.................................................. Learning Support
Aaron Hileman.............................................................. Math
David Hoenstine..................... Phy. Ed., Health and Driver Ed.
John Horton........................................................... Chemistry
Robert Keith..................................................... Social Studies
Kassondra Leidy...................................................... Business
Patricia Leonard......................................... Foreign Language
Linda Lightner................................................. Gifted Support
Joseph Logan.................................................... Social Studies
Connie Maslanik...................................................... Librarian
Theresa Martin............................................................ Nurse
Barry Mellott.................................................... Social Studies
Brenda McCloskey..................................................... English
Catherine Michalyk..................................... Foreign Language
Nathan Ormsby................................. Science/Building Trades
Janelle Parker.............................................................. Music
Dustin Rainey.............................................................. Music
Thomas Ritchey................................... Vocational Agriculture
Terri Robbins................................................................... Art
Doug Roberts............................................................ Science
Mandi Ronan............................................... Learning Support
James Snyder................................................. Building Trades
Lois Sollenberger......................................... Home Economics
Timothy Tate.............................................................. English
Stephanie Thompson................................ Guidance Counselor
Philip Waite...................................................... Social Studies
Louise Wilson................................................. Spanish/French
Joshua Wolf.............................................................. Science
Custodians
Danny Detwiler
Terry Diehl
Ken Litzenberger
Patricia Weyant
Food Service
Barb Black
Carol Brogdon
Mary Hall
Lisa Hite
Susan Miller
Michael Pollard
Instructional/Personal Care Aides
Wendy Guyer
Carla Kensinger
Melissa McKnight
Debbie Snyder
Secretaries
Geri Bridenbaugh – Attendance
Jean Gunnett - Guidance
Lisa King – Athletic Director and Librarian
Sherry Montgomery – Principal’s
Report Card Schedule Report
End of Marking Periods:
October 29, 2008
January 20, 2009
June 3, 2009
Interim Reports:
Interim reports are mailed 23 days into each marking period.
Bell Schedule 2008/2009
7:35 Staff in rooms
7:37 Five minute warning bell
7:41 One-minute warning bell
7:42 – 7:58 Advisor/Advisee
8:02 – 8:43 Period 1
8:47 – 9:28 Period 2
9:32 – 10:13 Period 3
10:17 – 10:58 Period 4
10:58 – 11:30 Lunch A
11:25 – 11:55 Lunch B Period 5
11:50 – 12:20 Lunch C
12:20 – 1:01 Period 6
1:05 – 1:46 Period 7
1:50– 2:31 Period 8
2:31 – 3:05 Activity Period
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALMA MATER
Hail to thee, dear Central
School that we cherish.
Where we have met and held our friendships true.
Joys we’ll all remember,
Those which won’t perish,
Keeping thy name and honor evermore.
Strive forward, hope always.
May our motto be,
Guide us with wisdom and the knowledge true.
We raise our voices now to Central High.
SPRING COVE SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT
The Spring Cove School District will enable each student to explore educational opportunities and to become a self-motivated life-long learner.
Philosophy of Scheduling
The Central High School Program of Studies and Course Descriptions was developed to assist students and parents in the selection of appropriate courses. It is the intention of the Central High School Counseling Department to work with your child to select courses that compliment his/her learning style and career plans. In order to facilitate the scheduling process and ensure the development of an appropriate schedule, the Central High School Counseling Department conducts both small group meetings and individual counseling sessions.
Scheduling Changes
Students are expected to complete all scheduled courses. Schedule changes will not be made after the school year starts unless it can be determined that the course is above the student’s level of ability, in which case, the student will be placed in the lower level of the same subject. This determination will include input from the teacher, department head, school counselor, and the Assistant Principal or Principal.
Curriculum Clusters
The Curriculum Clusters are designed to accommodate the individual goals of our student population. However, it should be noted that individual skills and ability will play a vital role in the actual assignment of specific courses, regardless of the Curriculum Cluster. Each student is required to enroll in a Curriculum Cluster each year at Central High School. Students are not limited to the “Recommended Electives” and are permitted to take other courses of interest, provided that the schedule will accommodate the course, the prerequisites are met, or the instructor, school counselor, or Assistant Principal/Principal has recommended the course.
Central High School offers instruction in six different curricula as follows:
(1)
College Preparatory
- is designed to prepare students for entrance to any college, university, professional school, or nurses training, as their ability permits.
(2)
Business
– is designed to prepare those who plan to enter the business world. It is divided into two fields, Secretarial and Accounting, and seeks to prepare students for a two-year business school or employment.
(3)
Agriculture
Education- is designed to instruct students to become proficient in production agriculture (farming), to prepare students for occupations in agribusiness, and to prepare students for agricultural college. The student must conduct a farming program or home project to obtain the full two credits offered by the course.
(4)
Building Trades
- is designed for students who desire to gain knowledge of the various trades and skills in the handling of tools and machines that may be of value in home and industry. Instruction will be given not only in practical shop work, but also in blue print reading.
(5)
Home Economics
– is designed to instruction students in the various modern methods of household management, including cooking, sewing and related arts is given.
(6)
Career and Technology Center
– Students may apply in February of the ninth grade year for a three-year program that begins in tenth grade.
(7)
Art
– The Art Curriculum is offered to students who desire to gain a thorough knowledge and experience base in the fields of Art. Students will be exposed to a variety of art medium in which theory and practical application are applied. A specific sequence and concentration of courses is required of all art Majors.
Weighted Courses
The following courses are weighted: AP English/Honors Communications, AP American History, Honors American History, Advance Biology/Bio. Tech,, AP Government, Honors Anatomy, Honors Chemistry (I & II) and Honors Communications, Contact the Counseling Office for detailed information on these courses. Students will be given ½ point for taking the AP test.
Calculation of Grade Point Average and Class Rank
The formula for calculation of grade point average is as follows:
Step 1
Multiply course credit value X course percentage grade for each course attempted
Step 2
Add the four values
Step 3 Divide the total by the total credit value
For example,
Band 2.0 x 98% 198
Health 0.5 x 93% 47
Communications 1.0 x 89% 89
Chemistry 1.0 x 84% 84
416/4.5 = 92.4 GPA for the marking period.
This calculation applies to the GPA for each marking period. Final GPA is determined from current year grades, as well as all grades earned beginning in a student’s ninth grade year.
Work Release Program
The purpose of the Work Release Program is to provide workplace experience to eligible seniors. Eligibility for the Work Release Program is based on grade point average, academic progress, attendance, and successful completion of the World of Work course. Participation in the program is a privilege that is governed strictly by state law. Detailed information is available from the Diversified Occupations Coordinator.
Work Permit Requirements
The principal or his secretary at Central High School handle work permits for students residing in the Spring Cove School District.
Step 1
The PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN must come to the high school office and bring the following documentation.
a)
Birth Certificate or
b)
Driver’s License
Step 2
The EMPLOYER must complete Section C of the Application and indicate the hours to be worked by the student within the limits of the law.
The PHYSICIAN must complete Section D of the Application.
Step 3
The STUDENT must return completed application to the Principal’s Secretary Office where he/she will sign the work permit.
Office Hours
During the school year: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Summer hours: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM