Student Handbook 2009-2010

TWO HOUR DELAY

*Period for* *Grades 7 & 8*	*Meeting* *Time*	*Period for* *Grades 9 & 10*	*Meeting* *Time*	*Period for* *Grades 11 & 12*	*Meeting* *Time*

1	9:55-10:30	1	9:55-10:30	1	9:55-10:30
2	10:33-11:03	2	10:33-11:03	2	10:33-11:03
Mod 1 A Lunch (5)	11:06-11:36	Mod 1 (5-6)	11:06-11:36	Mod 1 (5-6)	11:06-11:36
Mod 2 (6-7)	11:39-12:09	Mod 2 B Lunch (7)	11:39-12:09	Mod 2 (7-8)	11:39-12:09
Mod 3 (8-9)	12:12-12:42	Mod 3 (8-9)	12:12-12:42	Mod 3 C Lunch (9)	12:12-12:42
3	12:45-1:15	3	12:45-1:15	3	12:45-1:15
4	1:18-1:48	4	1:18-1:48	4	1:18-1:48
10	1:51-2:21	10	1:51-2:21	10	1:51-2:21
11	2:24-2:53	11	2:24-2:53	11	2:24-2:53

PEP RALLY SCHEDULE

*Period for* *Grades 7 & 8*	*Meeting* *Time*	*Period for* *Grades 9 & 10*	*Meeting* *Time*	*Period for* *Grades11 & 12*	*Meeting* *Time*

1	7:55-8:45	1	7:55-8:45	1	7:55-8:45
2	8:48-9:28	2	8:48-9:28	2	8:48-9:28
3	9:31-10:11	3	9:31-10:11	3	9:31-10:11
4	10:14-10:54	4	10:14-10:54	4	10:14-10:54
Mod 1 A Lunch (5)	10:57-11:27	Mod 1 (5-6)	10:57-11:37	Mod 1 (5-6)	10:57-11:37
Mod 2 (6-7)	11:30-12:10	*Mod 2* *B Lunch (7)*	11:40-12:10	Mod 2 (7-8)	11:40-12:20
Mod 3 (8-9)	12:13-12:53	Mod 3 (8-9)	12:13-12:53	*Mod 3* *C Lunch (9)*	12:23-12:53
10	12:56-1:36	10	12:56-1:36	10	12:56-1:36
11	1:39-2:19	11	1:39-2:19	11	1:39-2:19
Pep Rally	2:22-2:53	Pep Rally	2:22-2:53	Pep Rally	2:22-2:53

School Calendar

2009

August 24-26 Non-Instructional Days

August 27 First Pupil Day

September 7 Labor Day (Offices & Schools Closed)

October 1 Non-Instructional Day

October 2 Bloomsburg Fair Day (Offices & Schools Closed)

November 23 & 24 Act 80 Days (Parent-Teacher Conferences)

November 25 Non-Instructional Day

November 26, 27, 30 Thanksgiving Recess (Offices & Schools Closed)

December 24,25, 28-31 Winter Recess (Offices & Schools Closed)

2010

January 1 Winter Recess (Offices & Schools Closed)

January 18 M.L. King Jr. Birthday (Non-Instructional Day)

February 5, 12 & 26 Act 80 Days

February 15 Presidents’ Day (Offices & Schools Closed)

March 15 Non-Instructional Day

March 31 Spring Recess (Offices & Schools Closed)

April 1-5 Spring Recess (Offices & Schools Closed)

May 31 Memorial Day (Offices & Schools Closed)

June 1 Act 80 Day (Grades K-6- No Classes)

June 4 LAST PUPIL DAY (Graduation tba)

Make-up days

*February 15

*February 12

*February 26

*March 31 (Act 80 Day if Necessary)

*April 1 (Act 80 Day if Necessary)

*April 5

*June as needed

CONFIDENTIALITY OF STUDENT RECORDS

The Southern Columbia Area School District maintains student records for all pupils enrolled in educational programs. Information, which is necessary for planning the pupil’s educational program, is maintained in the student’s record. Parents have the right to access the student’s record and review the educational information, request that records be amended, and request that a records hearing be held.

Parents who are interested in reviewing their child’s records or obtaining additional information regarding the district’s policies and procedures should contact the Guidance Counselor or Principal.

GUARANTEED ACCESS

English Language Learners (ELL’s) in the Southern Columbia Area School District’s ESL Program are guaranteed equal access to the full school curriculum, extra curricular activities, career education, and technology including guidance materials, registration forms, schedules, handbooks, and safety instructions.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

The Southern Columbia Area School District provides special education programs and services to meet the needs of students identified as eligible under IDEA and/or state regulations. Procedures followed in determining eligibility and programming are in accordance with Title 22 PA Code Chapters 14 and 16. Eligibility is determined through multi-disciplinary evaluation of which parents are an integral part.

Following the multi-disciplinary evaluation a conference is held to determine whether or not the student is eligible and in need of services. Procedural Safeguards are issued at each step of the process to ensure the rights of the parents and students are protected.

Our district has developed a working definition of inclusion for our students. Inclusion at Southern Columbia is appropriately matching students with the least restrictive academic and social environment, providing whatever supports are necessary and utilizing adaptations and accommodations – which constitute specially designed instruction resulting in positive outcomes for all students and staff. The process includes ongoing evaluation (including formal and/or informal assessments) to determine the current program’s success and the need for program change if necessary.

The school district ensures the protection of the confidentiality of personally identifiable information. Records are maintained, stored, destroyed, or accessed in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Chapter 12 and other applicable law.

Additional information on Special Education Programs and Services may be obtained from the Director of Special Education and Student Services, District Office, Southern Columbia Area School District, 800 Southern Drive, Catawissa, PA 17820; 570-356-3221 or 672-2983.

The Southern Columbia Area School District follows a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sex, race, creed, or color.

SCHOOL REGULATIONS

I. ATTENDANCE ISSUES

REPORTING AN ABSENCE

Every student is expected to attend school regularly throughout the entire school year. If a student is absent, we would appreciate a telephone call or email to the high school office each and every day of an absence. Please call Mrs. Kremser at 356-3454 or email: mkremser@scasd.us. A written excuse should be handed into the office the morning of the day the student returns to school. This should be done before first period. If no written excuse is received within 3 days the absence will be counted as unexcused.

The following situations are recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education as causes for absences normally beyond the control of the student and therefore are considered valid and legal reasons for absences from school:

1. Personal Illness

2. Death in the family

Students absent due to foregoing reasons will be allowed as much credit as they can earn on their make-up work, if completed promptly. Absences for all other reasons must be cleared with the principal. A doctor's statement will be required in cases of chronic absenteeism.

The school is required by law to keep accurate records of the attendance of each student. Each student should examine his/her report card every 9 weeks, or access ParentPortal online, with respect to the attendance record and if he/she suspects an error he/she should check with the attendance officer, immediately. Prospective employers routinely request attendance records. A poor attendance record can never be changed.

A student can have up to 7 excused days of absence in a given year for family vacation. Prior written approval is required. The form is available in the high school office.

After 10 absences, students will be sent a written notice. For every absence after 15 days, students are required to get a doctors excuse. Exceptions may be granted by the principal.

ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATION IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Students arriving after 8:30 a.m. are marked ½ day absent. Students leaving before 2:00 p.m. are marked ½ day absent. Any student absent for ½ day because he/she was not feeling well will receive an excused ½ day absence but will be unable to participate that day in any extra curricular event, including practice. In the event of the absence being on a Friday, it would preclude participating in a competition or performance on Saturday.

A student can have an excused absence and be permitted to participate in extra curricular events for the following reasons:

Doctor or dentist appointment (generally expected to be in school ½ day)

(Note from the doctor or dentist is required.)

Learner’s permit or driver’s test (generally expected to be in school ½ day)
Funeral or death in family
College visit (Written verification required)
Principal’s discretion (by prior approval)

Any student who has a half or full day unexcused absence is ineligible for any extra curricular events that day, including practice. If this unexcused absence is on Friday, the student is also ineligible to participate on Saturday.

If a student is absent 15 or more days or has 4 illegal absences, the student will not be able to participate in extracurricular activities. Exceptions may be granted by the principal.

TRUANCY

Any absence of a student who is of compulsory school age for which a valid written excuse is not provided to the proper Southern Columbia Area School District authorities within three (3) days is considered truant. The term “compulsory school age” shall mean the period of a child’s life from the time the child’s parents elect to have the child enter school, which shall be no later than the age of eight years, until the age of 17 years.

Any student can miss up to 3 unexcused absences without penalty, provided it is with parent knowledge of the absence. Under age 17, these unexcused absences are also considered illegal. At the third absence, a warning will be sent home to the guardian parents. Any additional unexcused absences will result in the Principal issuing a citation for violation of the PA State Compulsory Attendance requirements against the parents/guardian and against the student.

Students 17 years of age or older acquiring three illegal absences run the risk of being suspended or expelled if they have any additional unexcused days. The parents will receive a warning at the third unexcused absence.

REPORTING LATE OR LEAVING EARLY

Students are required to enter classrooms as soon as possible in the morning. Students will be marked tardy if they are not in their classroom before the 7:55 a.m. bell. The school day begins at 7:55 a.m. and continues to 2:53 p.m. except for such additional time as may be required for club meetings or other school obligations.

Students arriving late or leaving early for any reason must be sure to sign in and report the facts to the office before 1^st period or immediately upon arrival.

Students having a dental or doctor appointment should have a written excuse from the dentist/doctor when they return to school. Students going for their driver's test must have an excuse signed by their parents.

Students arriving after 8:30 a.m. or leaving before 2:00 p.m. will be considered absent 1/2 day.

Students will be warned the first time they are tardy to school. The second, third and fourth tardy will result in an additional hour of detention for each offense. An occurrence thereafter may result in suspension.

LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS

Students are not permitted to leave the school campus any time during the school day unless permission is granted by the Principal. Students are required to sign out before leaving the premises.

OFF CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

A student shall be considered "in attendance" and subject to all school policies and regulations when engaged in:

A. Field trips or class trips.

B. Sporting events/practices, either as a participant or a spectator.

C. Waiting at a bus stop or riding a school bus.

EMERGENCY CLOSING OF SCHOOL,

DELAYS AND EARLY DISMISSALS

Information concerning delays, early dismissals, and/or cancellations will be broadcast by the following:

WHLM/AM 930 Bloomsburg WFYY/FM 106.5, Bloomsburg

WQKK /FM 94, Sunbury WKOK /AM 1070, Sunbury

WYOU-TV Channel 22

WNEP-TV Channel 16

WBRE-TV Channel 28

Please do not call the stations, teachers, administration, or the school. Flooding the station/school with calls ties up the phone lines and makes communication impossible.

1. Information concerning delays or cancellations will be called to the stations at 6:00 a.m. (in case of delay, stay tuned to radio or TV in case status changes to cancellation.)

2. Information concerning early dismissal will be called to the stations immediately following the decision to dismiss.

3. High School Students Driving to School: In case of an early dismissal, we will recommend student drivers ride the bus home and come back for their vehicle when driving is less hazardous. If students choose to drive, they will be dismissed at the same time as other students.

4. We encourage parents of younger students to have a family emergency plan for childcare in the event of an early dismissal or cancellation of school. This will reduce your child's anxiety over an uncertain situation and reduce phone calls to and from school.

The Southern Columbia Area School District has also instituted a telephone broadcast system that will enable school personnel to notify all households and parents by phone within minutes of an emergency or unplanned event that causes early dismissal, school cancellation or late start. The service may also be used from time-to-time to communicate general announcements or reminders. This service is provided by SchoolReach, a company specializing in school-to-parent communications.

When used, the service will simultaneously call all listed phone numbers in our parent contact list and will deliver a recorded message from the building principal name or another school administrator. The service will deliver the message to both live answer and answering machines. No answer and busies will be automatically retries twice in fifteen minute intervals after the initial call.

NOTE: 1) This requires NO registration by the parent on the SchoolReach website. 2). All information and contact numbers are strictly secure and confidential and are only used for the purposes described herein.

Here is some specific information you should know:

· Caller ID: The Call ID will display 570-356-2331 which is the main number for Southern Columbia School District.

· Live Answers: There is a short pause at the beginning of the message, usually just a few seconds. Answer your phone as you normally would; “hello” and hold for the message to begin. Multiple “hello’s” will delay the message. Inform all family members of this process who may answer your phone.

· Answering Machines: The system will detect that your machine has answered and will play the recording to your machine. The maximum number of rings before hang-up is five. Make sure your machine answers after four rings or you may miss the message.

· Morning & Day Calls: In the event a cancellation decision is made the nigh before, or in the early morning hours, the broadcast message will be sent to home phone numbers only. In the event a cancellation decision is made mid-day, the broadcast message will be sent to home and cellular numbers. General announcements would be sent only to home phone numbers.

· Message Repeat: At the end of the message you will be prompted to ‘press one’ to hear the message again. This is very helpful when a child answers the phone and hands it to a parent, who can then ‘repeat’ the message in its entirety.

If you have any questions, please contact the building principal or call the District office.

SchoolReach, the service provider, uses the best available technology in the industry to detect the difference between human answer and machine answer.

Here’s how the detection works:

1. The system detects and measures the voice energy when the phone is answered.

2. The system measures this energy in combination with the background noise and line impairments.

3. If the system determines that it is a “live” answer it will immediately start playing the message.

4. If the system determines that it is a machine, it will wait for three full seconds of silence before playing the message with a maximum wait time of twenty seconds.

5. If the system cannot make the determination, it will default to answering machine thus requiring three seconds of silence for the message to play. IN this case, you may hear a prompt to “press any key” to hear the message immediately.

Some reasons for false detection:

1. Loud background noise; television, radio, general noisy environment.

2. A cordless phone that has static or other foreign noise.

3. Not saying “hello” or delaying saying “hello”.

What can be done to remedy this?

1. Do not say “hello” more than once. If the system detected your answer incorrectly, all noise will reset the three second counter.

2. If, after you answer, the message does not immediately play, cover the mouthpiece of the phone to cutout all background noise. The message should begin after three seconds.

II. ISSUES RELATED TO GRADING AND GRADUATION

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

*Students are required to successfully complete 25 credits.

The following courses must be included in the twenty-five (25) credits.

A. Four years of English (4 credits).

B. Four years of social studies (4 credits).

American History (Pre-discovery to 1920), American History (1920 to present), World History, Problems of Democracy

C. Four years of mathematics (4 credits)

D. Four years of science (4 credits)

(Physical Science, Biology, and two additional science course).

E. Junior Health (1/3 credit).

F. Four years of physical education (1 1/3 credit).

G. Safety Education (1/3 credit).

H. Choices 2000 (1/3 credit).

I. Two credits in arts and humanities (2 credits).

(One of these can be a fifth credit in social studies).

J. Life Skills (1/3 credit).

K. Computer Applications (1 credit).

All students are required to schedule at least 6 2/3 credits in each of their high school years. Students must schedule a minimum of 40 class periods per week.

Each student is required to successfully complete a graduation project. This project is a multi-year, multi-phase project, which proceeds out of the Choices class in ninth grade and culminates in a verbal/visual presentation of career research in the spring of their junior year.

Eleventh grade PSSA reading, writing, science and mathematics testing occurs in the spring of the year. Students are required to score in the “proficient” or “advanced” range in each of these assessments. If a student scores in the “basic” or “below basic” range in any of the four assessments, he/she is required to retest in October of their senior year.

When a student does not score in the “proficient” or “advanced” range on the PSSA Senior testing, the student must successfully complete all senior courses needed for graduation. Further, if a student is not proficient in mathematics, the student must have a mathematics course scheduled during their senior year. If a student does not show proficiency in reading and mathematics on the PSSA, the student must be proficient on the 4-Sight exam.

The Southern Columbia Area School District will make available additional instructional opportunities before and/or after school for any senior student striving for “proficiency” on the Pennsylvania Academic Standards. Students who have not scored in the “proficient” or “advanced” range are highly encouraged to take advantage of this additional instruction.

2009-2010 HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE

Assessment Grade Level Date

Academic College Testing (ACT)…………………….. 9-12^th………. Posted in Guidance Office

Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) 9^th Posted in Guidance Office Scholastic Aptitude Testing (SAT)……………………10-12^th ………… Posted in Guidance Office

Practice Scholastic Aptitude Testing (PSAT)………..10-11^th. ……….. October 14

PSSA Retests................................................................ 12^th................. October 27-30

PSSA Reading and Math ............................................... 11^{th.......................}April 12 -16

PSSA Writing................................................................. 11^th................. April 19 -23

PSSA Science................................................................ 11^th................. April 26 -30

4-Sight Benchmark Assessment:

Baseline Test 1.............................................................. 10^th................. September 1, 2

Baseline Test 2.............................................................. 10^th................. November 3, 4

Baseline Test 3.............................................................. 10^th................. January 27, 28

Baseline Test 4.............................................................. 10^th................. January 26, 27

4-Sight Benchmark Assessment……………………….. 12^th …………..Scheduled by office

Students enrolled in AP courses will take their AP Exams in May. The dates and times of the exams will be announced.

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The Following eligibility criteria will be applied to all athletic and extra-curricular activity participants:

To be academically eligible a student may not be failing 2 credits.
Academic eligibility will be reviewed on a weekly cumulative basis.
A student who is determined academically ineligible at the end of a given week of school will be ineligible for a period of one (1) week starting on the following Sunday to the next Saturday.
Academic Eligibility will also be determined at the end of each marking period (excluding the fourth marking period) using the marking period grades.

GRADING SYSTEM

The school year is divided into four grading periods. At the end of each nine weeks a report card is issued showing the students' progress. A numerical grading system is used, with a grade of 70% or above is passing.

93 -100% A - Advanced 70 – 74% D - Below Basic

84 – 92% B - Proficient 0 – 69% F - Failure

75 – 83% C - Basic

All courses are graded on a percentage basis. In the calculation of GRADE POINT AVERAGES, Honors Courses receive a 1.04 weighting factor and Advanced Placement Courses receive a 1.06 weighting factor.

In full year subjects with a final exam, the final grade is determined by a weighted average. Each quarter grade counts 2o and the final and midterm exams each count as 10%.

In semester length subjects with a final exam, the final grade is determined by a weighted average. Each quarter grade is determined by a weighted average. Each semester grade counts 45% and the final exam counts 10%.

In subjects that do not have a mid-term or final exam, the final grade is determined on a straight average of the quarter grades. Final exams will not be given in the following subjects: all remedial subjects, Physical Education, Chorus, Band, Art, Life Skills, Choices, Safety Education, Health and Yearbook.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

The Advanced Placement courses are for students who meet specific requirements and standards of an academic and personal nature. Courses in this program follow the syllabi prepared by the College Entrance Examination Committee on Advanced Placement.

Outstanding students are urged to consider taking the CLEP (College Level Examination Placement) tests of the College Board or the Advanced Placement tests. These tests are designed to evaluate knowledge acquired in various courses with the object of granting credit.

DUAL CREDIT

(Dual credit courses cannot be used to fulfill graduation requirements.)

Dual credit is a program whereby Southern Columbia Area High School students enroll in a class taught either at the high school, through distance learning, or at a college campus, for both high school and college credit. Courses grades will be included in Cumulative GPA. Dual credit is different from Advanced Placement in that the student does not take a national qualifying exam to receive the credit.

Dual credit courses offered at Southern Columbia Area High School through distance learning or taught by qualified staff will have a tuition cost plus the cost of textbooks. Classes from Wilkes University, Kings College, and Luzerne County Community College are typically available to our students.

Southern Columbia junior and senior students also have the opportunity to participate in Bloomsburg University’s Advance College Experience Program (ACE). The ACE program provides significant tuition reductions for high school students taking college level classes. For courses offered at the Bloomsburg campus, tuition will be 25% of the residential rate. All regularly charged fees will apply.

Any student interested in these courses must be in the top half of their class with a GPA of 90% or higher, students must pass the college placement exam or have a 500 on both the critical reading and math score on the SAT test. Students will also be required to sign an academic contract outlining all student responsibilities and obligations necessary for enrollment in the dual credit enrollment program

All final grades for dual enrollment are calculated in to a student’s final GPA and ranking. Students taking a core subject course; for example (math, social studies, science, and/or English) will receive a weighted grading of 1.06. Students taking other college courses not of core subject content will receive a weighted grading of 1.04.

Conversion scale: For courses that receive a letter grade will be as follows, A+ = 100, A = 97, A- = 93, B+ = 90, B = 88, B- = 84, C+ = 81, C = 79, C- = 75, D+ = 73, D = 72, D- = 70

PARENTS AND STUDENTS MUST HAVE A CONFERENCE WITH A GUIDANCE COUNSELOR TO PARTICIPATE IN DUAL CREDIT

See Mr. Donlan and/or Mrs. Sellers for additional information including an updated list of course offerings.

PROGRESS REPORTS

At the midpoint of each marking period, a progress report will be sent to the home of each student. The report will show all current grades including any deficiencies that if not rectified may cause the student to receive a failing grade on his/her report card. Progress reports are mailed 2 days after the middle of the marking period.

SUMMER SCHOOL AND/OR TUTORING

Students who do not successfully complete a required course will be given the opportunity to make up this deficiency. However, if the final grade in the subject is 54% or less, the student will not be permitted to make up the subject via summer school or tutoring, and must instead repeat the subject if it is required for promotion or graduation. Only 2 classes will be permitted to be made up over one summer. There is one exception to this, and it is for seniors only. They will still be able to make up the subject via tutoring.

Students who choose tutoring as an option to remediate a deficiency must complete a minimum of 36 hours of tutoring and successfully complete the final exam of that failed course.

Payment for summer school programs and private tutors is at the parent/guardian’s expense. All private tutors must be Pennsylvania certified teachers and receive prior approval from the High School Principal.

HONOR ROLL

To be eligible for the Distinguished Honor Roll, a student must have an average of 95% or higher. To be eligible for the Honor Roll, a student must have an average from 88% to 94.99% with no grade lower than a 70%.

Honor Roll is determined by using the following formula:

Grade Points x Total Credits Attempted = Average

1. To determine the grade points, multiply the grade average received in the course by the credit value of the course.

Course Grade

Grade x Credits = Points

Safety Ed 94% x .33 = 31.02 Grade Points

English 99% x 1.00 = 99.00 Grade Points

2. Add the total grade points for all courses: 130.02 Total Grade Points

3. Divide the Total Grade Points by the

total number of credits attempted: 1.33 )130.02 = 97.7% Honor Roll Average

HONOR STUDENTS

Those students completing ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade with a 95% or higher cumulative grade point average will be recognized as an honor student at graduation exercises.

HONOR SOCIETY

One of the highest awards attainable in school is membership in the National Honor Society. In order to qualify for this honor, the student must be superior in scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Any student with a poor discipline record will be automatically disqualified.

To be eligible, a student must have a 93% total cumulative grade point average which is calculated at the end of each school year. The selected candidates for membership are inducted into the society during a special assembly program held during the fall of the each school year.

HOMEWORK

Homework is an assignment given to a student to be completed outside of the classroom. Homework is a requirement for credit in nearly all major subjects in high school. It will average from 2 to 3 hours daily, about half of which can be done properly in school. Students who feel that they "did it all in school" are usually not giving enough time to it, though rarely it may be possible to prepare all homework assignments in school study periods. Because homework is an integral part of the educational process, we believe:

· Homework should be assigned whenever appropriate.

· Homework should be related to what is going on, or will be going on in the classroom.

· Homework assignments should be of reasonable length but may vary depending on the level of difficulty of the course.

· Homework will be assessed in some manner and will be used as a factor in determining marking period grades.

· The homework will be assessed in a manner determined by the individual teachers.

Parental encouragement and support in the matter of homework will be greatly appreciated by the school. A homework hotline is available online. Students are encouraged to use it. http://moodle.scasd.us/.

MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENTS

Students are permitted and are expected to make up work due to absence from school. However, time limits are established and should be enforced by all members of the faculty and respected by the students.

When work is missed because of a short absence (one to three days) the student has the same number of school days as absent to make up the work.

When work is missed because of a prolonged absence it is the responsibility of the student to meet with his/her teachers within five (5) days to make definite arrangements with the teachers as to the time when all work is to be completed. This time must be flexible in nature, but it is to the student’s advantage to make up all work as soon as possible.

To prevent misunderstandings, it would be wise to write out the agreed-upon time schedule. Both the instructor and student should sign it.

No work may be made up if a student has an illegal/unexcused absence. Students who cut class or are absent without a valid excuse will not be permitted to make up missed work.

III. TRANSPORTATION ISSUES

SCHOOL BUS REGULATIONS

Safety is all-important in riding a school bus. All students shall follow the following list of rules:

A. Sit in assigned seats -- do not stand, walk, or move while the bus is in motion.

B. No excessive noise.

C. No food or drink is to be consumed on the bus.

D. No fighting, pushing, or tripping.

E. No abusive language or profanity.

F. Students boarding or leaving a bus should do so in an orderly fashion at their assigned stop.

G. Students should not be rude or discourteous to the bus driver or other passengers.

H. Be on time for bus pick up.

I. Keep arms, hands, etc. away from windows and doors.

J. No smoking or chewing tobacco or possession thereof.

K. No littering or vandalism.

L. Do not block aisles or exits with musical instruments or other possessions.

M. Getting off at a different stop on the same bus run requires a note from the parent which has been approved, in advance, by the principal. In case of an emergency, it may be necessary for a student to ride a different bus. This must be approved, in writing, by the principal in advance.

Parents, any problems related to buses can be handled most quickly by calling Pam Pheasant at 356-7420.

STUDENT AUTOMOBILES

THE SPEED LIMIT ON SCHOOL GROUNDS IS 10 M.P.H.

Students must register the license number of any vehicle driven to school. Driving an unregistered vehicle to school may result in a loss of driving privilege.

Students are to ride the bus to school. However, should a student have a compelling reason to drive, this is permitted as long as they demonstrate safe driving practices. Students wishing to have the privilege of using an automobile, and parking it on school property, must exercise care when driving. Reckless driving will result in loss of the driving privilege for 30 school days on the first offense. The loss will become permanent on the second offense. Students may only park their vehicles in areas designated for student drivers. Use of parking spaces designated for staff or bus drivers will result in 2 hours detention for the first offense and loss of privilege for 30 school days thereafter.

IV. ISSUES RELATED TO DAILY SCHOOL LIFE

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements concerning school activities are made during homeroom periods via Tiger News. These should be written neatly, dated, signed and filed in the Principal's Office by 3:00 p.m. the day before; or no later than 7:45 a.m. morning of announcement.

LOCKER ASSIGNMENTS

Hall locker assignments will be given out by homeroom teachers on the first day of school. Every student is assigned a hall locker for the storage of books, clothing and school supplies. The lockers are to be kept clean and orderly at all times. The individual to whom the locker is assigned is responsible for all articles in the locker. Do not share your locker or the combination with others. Any problems with lockers should be reported immediately to the High School Office. The school does not take responsibility for lost or stolen articles.

A “Lock Waiver Form” is available in the High School Office for those who are willing to forego this protection. We strongly advise against this.

School authorities may inspect lockers at any time. The lockers are school property and, as such, students and parents are advised that no expectation of privacy exists concerning school lockers. School authorities reserve the right to periodically inspect the locker for maintenance and custodial purposes. Any item(s) found in a locker (during a maintenance or custodial inspection) of suspicious or questionable nature shall be removed from the locker by school authorities and remanded to the proper law enforcement agencies.

VALUABLES

Do not leave money or other valuables in your locker. Avoid bringing large sums of money or valuables to school. Neither the staff nor administration is responsible for lost or stolen items.

LOST AND FOUND

All articles, which are found in the building or on the school ground, should be turned into the general office. Students who have lost articles should check with the office after they have made a conscientious effort to find them.

BOOKS AND EQUIPMENT

Through the use of public tax money, the school district provides textbooks, locks and other materials to all students. When a student accepts these books and materials, they also accept the responsibility of properly caring for them and maintaining them. Any lost or damaged school property issued to the students becomes the responsibility of the students. Students will be expected to pay the replacement cost.

CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY

Since the books, materials, equipment, and furniture which you use are the property of the Southern Columbia School District, any waste or misuse of the materials, or careless treatment of furniture and equipment results in a loss not only to your parents who pay the bill, but also to you, because you have to use defaced desks and books. Any student found marring, defacing or in any other way misusing/abusing the building or equipment shall be required to restore it to original condition (by fixing it and/or paying for it) and shall be subject to further disciplinary action that may result in suspension, expulsion and/or recommendation for police involvement.

We also ask that you take care of the lawn, by picking up papers and staying off the grass. Take pride in Southern Columbia Area High School! Keep it clean, cheerful, and healthful; protect it from those who are careless.

ACT 17 OF 1994: INSTITUTIONAL VANDALISM AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

A person who intentionally defaces or otherwise damages tangible public property with an aerosol spray-paint can, broad-tipped indelible marker or similar device commits criminal mischief. Sentencing for this offense is supervised community service as follows:

· Damages less than $200: not less than 50 days or more than 74 days.

· Damages of $200 to less than $1,000: 75 to 99 days.

· Damage of $1,000 or more: 100 to 200 days.

If community service is satisfactorily completed, the criminal mischief offense is dismissed and expunged from the record.

A person also commits institutional vandalism if the person carries an aerosol spray-paint can, indelible marker or similar device onto public property with the intent to damage property.

HALL OR PASS PERMITS

Any student found outside his/her designated classroom without a valid pass will be subject to disciplinary action. At no time will students be permitted to wander throughout the school at will. Students must secure permission from the teacher before leaving a classroom. Students must secure a hall pass and complete the sign-out sheet located in the classroom. These passes will be kept to a minimum.

Passes allowing students to report to another teacher, the Nurse, Guidance, Library, etc. will not be issued unless the receiving party is given prior notification. The receiving party must approve the request in order for the pass to be valid.

LAVATORIES

All students must secure permission from the teacher before leaving a classroom; this includes leaving to use the restroom. Students must secure a hall pass and complete the sign-out sheet located in the classroom.

We urge students to use lavatories before homeroom, between classes, and during their lunch period. This cuts down on missing class as well as reducing problems within lavatories.

Students with kidney or other special problems should have written instructions from their doctor forwarded to the school nurse.

HALL TRAFFIC

Traffic is a problem at times. Sitting on the floor in the hallways is prohibited due to fire code regulations. To avoid confusion, the following rules will help:

1. Keep to the right at all times and take the shortest route to your destination.

2. Keep moving, don't stop to chat and block off those behind you.

3. Refrain from shouting, whistling, or other commotion. Loud talking, yelling, or whistling is not necessary and not permitted. Such actions always leave the wrong impression upon visitors who come into the building on business.

4. Do not run, shove, or trip your classmates. These are serious violations.

5. Do not escort your girlfriend/boyfriend to class and then hurry to your room--there is not enough time or room for this practice.

6. Finally, remember to always be on your best behavior. It will mark you as a lady or gentleman and reflect credit upon the school and your parents.

GUIDANCE

Students must secure a written pass from either Mrs. Sellers or Mr. Donlan prior to being released from their scheduled class or assignment. Students must also secure permission from their respective teacher(s). Students are responsible for any missed work.

Should urgent issues arise which necessitate an unscheduled visit with our counselors, students will be released at the discretion of the teacher.

TELEPHONE

Telephones in the classroom are not for the general use of the students. In case of emergency, messages will be delivered to the student. Students will not be called from classes to the phone.

USE OF CELL PHONES/PAGERS/PDA’s

Increased student cell phone usage in schools has created several problems including text messaging during testing, unauthorized picture taking, and general classroom disruptions. These occurrences are all detrimental to the learning environment. Therefore student cell phone usage will be restricted as follows:

Cell phones and pagers must be kept out of sight in the student’s pocket, purse, backpack, or locker at all times during the school day.
Cell phones and pagers must be turned off to prevent ringing or vibration during the school day. Note: “Forgetting” to turn off the cell phone is not an excuse.
Cell phone use is not permitted in the school building before or during school time. Any use of a cell phone in school between the hours of 7:40 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. is prohibited.
Cell phone use is not permitted during assemblies, pep rallies and any other activity, which take place during the regularly scheduled school day.
Cell phone use is not permitted on field trips or excursions, which are conducted during the normal school day.
Use of a cell phone during a test will be considered cheating and proper action will be taken.
No use of cell phone photographs is permitted during the school day. Also, no cell phone photographs are permitted in the restrooms or locker room areas at any time.

DISCIPLINE

First Offense One hour detention/Student may pick up at end of day

Second Offense Two hrs. detention and a parent must come in to pick up the device

Third Offense One day In-School Suspension and a parent must come in to pick up the

Devise

Fourth Offense Confiscation of the devise for 5 school days

Telephones for student use are available before school, at lunch and after school at no cost in the High School Office which eliminates the need for student cell phones during the school day. Parents that need to contact their child should call the High School Office (356-3450 or 672-2983). Cell phone use during normal school hours will be allowed when a state of emergency has been declared (verbally or in writing) by the Principal or designee.

Southern Columbia Area High School assumes no responsibility in any circumstances whatsoever for the loss, destruction or theft of any cellular phones, remotely activating paging device or similar device that is brought to school at any time or to any extra curricular or after school activity.

RADIOS, VIDEO GAMES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Radios, video game players, DVD devices, walkmans, CD players, headsets, iPODs, and other similar devices are not permitted in the school unless special permission is given for the student to use these devices for class presentations or special projects only. Laser pen usage by students will not be permitted at any time.

Students who violate this policy will have their electronic device confiscated and turned into the Principal’s Office. At dismissal, students must come to the office to claim the confiscated device. A second offense will result in two hours of detention and the requirement that the student’s parent/guardian pick up the confiscated device. Continued abuse of the policy will result in further action determined by the Principal and could include prolonged confiscation, additional detentions and/or suspension.

CAFETERIA

Students should enter the cafeteria in a single line and take the last position in the line. All food should be eaten at the table and none removed from the dining area or allowed to remain on the table. Students may take their trays to the disposal window when finished and should return to their places at the table, remain seated, and refrain from loud talking until the ringing of the dismissal bell.

All money must be paid in the cafeteria not in the High School Office. When depositing money into a student’s lunch account, we urge parents to write a check instead of cash. You can send checks directly to the “Southern Columbia Cafeteria”.

Food for Thought: Parents have the option of setting a daily spending limit on their child’s account. Call the high school cafeteria at 356-3457 and make arrangements with the Food Service Director.

Free and reduced price lunch applications are available in the high school office.

CONDUCT IN STUDY HALLS

Study halls should be relatively quiet. At no time is talking allowed without permission of the assigned teacher. Regular homework that doesn't require library reference should be done in study hall. Study halls are for your convenience, so don't misuse them.

LIBRARY PROCEDURES

The library is to be used for reference work, reading supplement, and aid classroom teaching, recreational reading, and teaching the use of the library and its materials. Each pupil visiting the library must present a pass signed by one of their subject teachers. Students coming from a study hall must sign out of there first.

Any behavior or conduct which impedes scholarly pursuits will not be tolerated.

KNOW YOUR LIBRARY

WHERE? Next to the cafeteria.

WHEN? Open each school day between 7:50 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

WHAT? Books: for study, for pleasure -- magazines and newspapers

WHY? To supplement class study; to provide recreational reading; to teach you the use of any library.

WHO? Every student in Southern Columbia.

HOW?

To borrow books:

1. Select a book or books from the library shelves.

2. Take book to circulation desk for computer sign out and a date due slip will be placed in the book.

To return books:

1. Books are circulated for 20 school days.

2. Place books you are returning in the slot of the circulation desk or in the bin placed outside the library door.

3. An overdue fine of $.05 per day is charged for each day the book is late.

To renew or reserve books:

Give the name of your book to the desk librarian, and it will be dated for two additional weeks. Books may be renewed just once.

To come to the library:

Present your pass at the desk.

To leave the library:

Push chairs up to tables. Take your books and study materials you brought to the library.

To care for the books:

1. Always have clean hands.

2. Use a flat bookmark; never turn down the corner of a page.

3. Keep books clean.

4. A charge is made for damaged or soiled books and plastic covers.

Unpaid fines or unreturned books will result in an obligation being levied.

PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED BY

PHYSICAL EDUCATION STUDENTS

ü Girls shall enter their locker room via gym lobby and through doorway in locker room corridor.

ü Boys shall enter their locker room by way of Technology Education hall at the North end of the Gymnasium. The door leading directly into the locker room opposite the weight room shall be used for entrance.

ü All students are required to participate regularly in physical education classes. The School Laws of Pennsylvania do not provide for the permanent excusal of pupils from any course or subject, health education and physical education not excepted, on religious grounds or for other personal reasons.

ü The physical education uniform shall consist of a shirt, shorts, socks, and sneakers. Sweats may be worn when weather warrants. Gym clothes may not be worn to other classes.

ü No street shoes may be worn by physical education students on the gym floor. There shall be no exceptions to this rule.

ü Equipment should be laundered frequently and lockers kept in neat order.

ü No students shall be permitted to return to the locker rooms after class is in progress until dismissed.

ü Students are to use all equipment fixtures and building with proper care and respect. Defacing of walls, lockers, or careless treatment is not to be tolerated.

ü All class activity will cease with the ringing of the gymnasium-warning bell.

ü Criteria for grading will be uniform (cleanliness); attitude (cooperation, sportsmanship, effort, regularity, neatness, leadership); knowledge of rules and strategy; performance-demonstrated skill; posture and interest in improving physique of figure; physical fitness.

ü Students are to remain in the locker room until bell for passing of classes rings.

ü Lockers should be kept locked between classes.

ü Varsity equipment issued to team members should not be used for physical education classes.

ü Students are not to walk across the gym floor between classes.

ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Adaptive physical education is an alternative physical education program for any student who is either temporarily or permanently disabled. The student is provided with a modified physical education program that falls within their current capabilities. This program is designed with the advice of the family physician.

V. HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES

EMERGENCY SCHOOL SAFETY PLAN

The Southern Columbia Area School District Emergency Safety plan should be followed in all emergency situations. Copies of emergency school safety plan handbooks are found in every teacher’s classroom, in the high school office and on the district website.

When the alarm sounds, or instructed by the PA system, students should leave the room in an orderly fashion and move quietly toward the assigned exits. Do Not Run.

Faculty members will remain in corridors until all students have exited. They shall be sure that all students have left the building, the classroom windows and doors closed before they exit.

First floor students using East Exit will remain in the building until the second floor students have vacated. At all other points in the building, students nearest the Exits will leave the building first. At South Exit, second floor students will use the two exit doors to the left; first floor students will use the two exit doors to the right.

After students have left the building they shall proceed to assigned areas between the two buildings unless it is a level II evacuation where students are to report to their assigned areas on the football field.

Emergency Codes:

CODE RED

Level One – Evacuation from school that follows the fire drill procedures

Level Two – Evacuation from school that requires all students to report to the football stadium.

CODE YELLOW

Level One - Lockdown

Level Two - Severe Weather Alert

CODE GREEN

All Clear – Return to normal operating procedures

Fire Drill and Emergency Regulations

· Shut all windows. Leave the lights on. Close the door(s) after leaving the room.

· Pupils must move quickly but quietly. Running, pushing, talking, etc. will not be permitted.

· Books, lunches, gym bags, etc. are to be left in the classroom. Purses and sweaters may be taken with the student.

EMERGENCY DRILL EXITS

Rooms: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 201, 202, 204, 205, 206, 207,

208, Small Group A, Guidance, and General Office area will use front main exit.

Rooms: 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214 will use Middle School exit on

east side of building.

Rooms: 107, 108, 109, 110, and Cafeteria will use cafeteria exit on

north side of the building.

Rooms: 112, 113, and students in the auditorium will exit through

auditorium lobby.

Rooms: 115, 116, and Small Group B will exit between rooms 116 and 117

Rooms: 117, 118 will use exit at southwest corner of building.

Rooms: 111, 114, Girl's gym area, auxiliary gym will exit through gym lobby.

Rooms: 119, 120, Boy's gym area, and weight room will use exit at northwest corner of building.

Library: Students in library exit directly from library.

HEALTH SERVICE

Health services are provided by a registered nurse who covers the health office and a certified school nurse who does state mandated screenings. Students who are ill should report to the health office. Treatment for illness and injury is provided on an emergency basis only. All accidents and injuries should be reported promptly. When it is necessary for a student to leave school due to illness or injury, the nurse will notify the emergency contact beginning with the parent/guardian. Students who have driven to school will not be allowed to leave until a parent/guardian is notified. In the event that the nurse is not available, the student should report to the general office.

Emergency cards, private physician’s physical examination reports, reports from eye doctors or other medical specialists should be returned to the health office promptly. Physical examinations are mandated by the Department of Health for all eleventh grade students. Students participating in PIAA sports must have a physical examination prior to the first practice. Mandated and PIAA examinations may be done at school by the school physician (with written parent permission) at no cost or may be done by private physicians at own expense.

MEDICATIONS

All medications, with the exception of asthma inhalers, epinephrine auto injector, and insulin via pump, must be administered in the health office. Parent and physician written permission is required for administration of prescription medications. Written parent permission is needed for administration of nonprescription (over the counter) medication. Forms requesting medication administration during school hours are available in the health office. If requirements are not complied with, the nurse will refuse to honor the request. Please call the health office at 356-3462 with questions.

If a parent is unable to transport medication to school, the medication in its original container must be sealed in an envelope and the number of tablets written on the envelope and brought directly to the health office upon arrival at school. Tylenol and ibuprofen are available in the health office and may be given provided that written permission is given by the parent on the student’s emergency card.

INSURANCE

Group accident insurance is available to students at the beginning of the school year at a nominal rate. Applications and payment of premium must be made at the time.

VISITORS

Adult visitors are always welcome to observe our program and facilities. Student visitors, from other schools and who are contemplating attending Southern Columbia in the future are permitted to visit during school hours.

All visitors must gain permission for their presence on campus from the high school office and are required to check in at the office first. All teachers are authorized to question visitors for identification and to request them to leave the building if the situation so demands.

VI. ISSUES RELATED TO STUDENT DISCIPLINE

PHILOSOPHY

A. Introduction: It is the responsibility of all members of the school community to create and maintain an atmosphere that is conducive to teaching, learning, and living. This can be achieved by an interaction based on mutual respect and cooperation. The emphasis should be on courtesy, consideration, and the fulfillment of necessary obligations at all times.

B. Student Rights: Students do have rights. Having legal rights as persons and citizens, they may not be deprived of what the law gives them. These rights include the right to an education, the right to express opinions and the right to be free from discrimination.

C. Student Responsibilities: The student responsibilities include:

1. Awareness of all rules and regulations for student behavior and conducting themselves accordingly.

2. Willingness to volunteer information in school discipline cases.

3. Dressing and grooming so as to meet fair standards of safety and health and common standards of decency.

4. Assuming that until a rule is waived, altered or replaced, it is in full effect.

5. Awareness and compliance with national, state, and local laws.

6. Protecting and caring for school property.

7. Attending school regularly and being on time for school, classes, and events.

8. Making appropriate arrangements to make up work when absent from school.

9. Treating all members, student or staff, of the school community respectfully.

10. Sexual Harassment: It is the policy of the Southern Columbia Area School District to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from sexual harassment. No employee or student of the district shall be subjected to sexual harassment. Refer to School Board Policy No. 248.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Cheating is a serious breach of trust that will not be tolerated at Southern Columbia Area High School. For the purposes of this policy, cheating may be described as "academic dishonesty". Academic dishonesty means presenting, as your own work, material produced by or in collaboration with others, or permitting or assisting others to present your work as their own.

Academic Dishonesty includes but is not limited to:

when a student turns in the work of another student and misrepresents this work as his or her own work. (i.e. handwritten material, computer reproduced work, copied test answers, duplicated audio or visual tapes, compact discs or digital video discs)
when a student knowingly permits another student to duplicate work and to deliberately misrepresent that work as their own.
when a student completes a test for another student.
when two or more students collaborate on an assignment (without the teacher's knowledge) and each student represents the collective work of the group as his/her own individual work.
when a student steals or obtains examinations, answer keys or other testing information from the teachers' files, computer directories or computer disk or other sources.
when a student steals or obtains another student's work from a computer directory or computer disk.
when a student modifies or deletes another student's or a teacher's computer files.
when written or printed material is used in a test situation without the subject teacher's permission.
when a student copies either published or unpublished work of another person without giving the appropriate credit i.e. plagiarism.

Talking to another student during a test will be interpreted as cheating. All students should refrain from talking to other students during test situations.

Determination of Cheating

Any teacher who has reason to suspect that a student has cheated will follow the steps outlined below:

Meet with the student(s) involved, provide evidence of cheating, discuss the matter and determine whether cheating has actually occurred.
If there is sufficient evidence of cheating or an admission of guilt by the student, inform the principal.
Consult the recommended penalties listed below for an appropriate response. In the case of major offenses such as theft of tests or test answer keys, impersonating another student for the purposes of taking an exam, deliberate and malicious damage to student or teacher computer files, an administrator must be contacted immediately. These forms of cheating may be dealt with through suspension.
Phone the parents or guardians and inform them of the cheating offense and the penalty (except for suspension - this may only be carried out by the administration). Parents will also be notified using a discipline referral form of any incident by the teacher.

Penalties for Cheating

Any of the offenses listed below may result in a school suspension and/or failure of a course.

Type of Offense	First Offense	Second Offense	Third Offense
Copying another student's work	Zero on assignment.	Student receives zero on assignment. 2 days AEI	Refer to administration. 5 days AEI Student receives a failing grade for the Marking Period.
Copying from a periodical, text or another type of published work including content found on the world wide web.	Original assignment receives zero.	Student receives zero on assignment. 2 days AEI	Refer to administration 5 days AEI Student receives a failing grade for the Marking Period.
A student uses non-approved materials, written materials or electronic devices in a testing situation.	Student will receive zero on test.	Student receives zero on test. 2 days AEI	Refer to administration 5 days AEI Student receives a failing grade for the Marking Period.
A student knowingly allows another to copy their work	Both students receive zero (except if one student was coerced)	Refer to administration. 3 days AEI	Refer to administration. 5 Days AEI Student (s) receive a failing grade for the Marking Period
A student completes a test or completes an assignment for another student	Both students receive zero. No make-up permitted. Refer to administration 5 days AEI	Refer to administration. 5 days AEI Student(s) receive a failing grade for the Marking Period.	Refer to administration 5 days AEI Student(s) receive a failing grade for the course.
A student steals written work or work from a computer file or computer disk of another student	Student receives zero. No redo permitted. Refer to administration. 5 days AEI	Refer to administration 5 days AEI Student receives a failing grade for the Marking Period.	Refer to administration 5 days AEI Student receives a failing grade for the course.
A student steals teacher materials, exams, answer keys either written or computer generated	Refer to administration. 5 days AEI Student receives a failing grade for the Marking Period.	Refer to administration 5 days AEI Student receives a failing grade for the course. Student is removed from the course.

STUDENT DRESS

Students are required to be dressed to the standard dress code policy while in school or at school directed activities. This may be a combination of the following options:

I. Dresses and Skirts

Dresses, skirts and shorts are to be of approved length, which is to be three (3) inches from the top of the kneecap. Leggings/undergarments do not affect the required length of student clothing.
Biker shorts are not acceptable. (Spandex)
Wearing layered garments which do not meet any of the district’s dress guidelines are not permitted.

II. Slacks and Jeans

The wearing of slacks, jeans and sweatpants are permitted.
Pants must be worn around the natural waistline, not to expose the midriff area. Absolutely no skin or underwear should be showing at any time.

3. Slits, tears or holes are not acceptable. This includes “distressed jeans” and other similar products.

4. No low rise jeans.

5. No pajama/flannel pants.

III. Shirts

All shirts must have sleeves or caps.
Fringed or cut-off shirts may not be worn.
Bare backs, midriffs, and halters are not allowed.
Tank tops, mesh shirts and muscle shirts are not allowed.
Sheer (see through) tops are not allowed.
Logos on clothing will not be obscene, sexual, drug/ alcohol or occult related.
Spaghetti straps are not to be showing.
Undershirts are not allowed.
All shirts are to be of sufficient length, not to expose the midriff area. Absolutely no skin should be showing at any time.

10. Absolutely no cleavage should be showing.

IV. Shoes

Shoes, sneakers, or sandals must be worn at all times.
Shoes must be appropriate to the school environment and the child’s age. No Wheelies.

Miscellaneous Items Not Acceptable

Sunglasses, hats, visors, arm bands, leg bands, head bands, bandanas, chains.
Outside wearing apparel.
Extremely long or large earrings (larger than 2 inches).
Dirty clothing.

· Clothing must be of proper fit, not to exceed one size beyond correct size neither too large or too small.

· Underclothing is not permitted to be seen at any time including through outer clothing.

*Period for* *Grades 7 & 8*	*Meeting* *Time*	*Period for* *Grades 9 & 10*	*Meeting* *Time*	*Period for* *Grades 11 & 12*	*Meeting* *Time*

1	7:55-8:47	1	7:55-8:47	1	7:55-8:47
2	8:50-9:34	2	8:50-9:34	2	8:50-9:34
3	9:37-10:21	3	9:37-10:21	3	9:37-10:21
4	10:24-11:08	4	10:24-11:08	4	10:24-11:08
Mod 1 A Lunch (5)	11:11-11:41	Mod 1 (5-6)	11:11-11:55	Mod 1 (5-6)	11:11-11:55
Mod 2 (6-7)	11:44-12:28	Mod 2 B Lunch (7)	11:58-12:28	Mod 2 (7-8)	11:58-12:42
Mod 3 (8-9)	12:31-1:15	Mod 3 (8-9)	12:31-1:15	Mod 3 C Lunch (9)	*12:45-1:15*
10	1:18-2:06	10	1:18-2:06	10	1:18-2:06
11	2:09-2:53	11	2:09-2:53	11	2:09-2:53

*Period for* *Grades 7 & 8*	*Meeting* *Time*	*Period for* *Grades 9 & 10*	*Meeting* *Time*	*Period for* *Grades 11 & 12*	*Meeting* *Time*

Activity Period/SSR	7:55-8:35	Activity Period/SSR	7:55-8:35	Activity Period/SSR	7:55-8:35
1	8:38-9:18	1	8:38-9:18	1	8:38-9:18
2	9:21-10:01	2	9:21-10:01	2	9:21-10:01
3	10:04-10:44	3	10:04-10:44	3	10:04-10:44
4	10:47-11:27	4	10:47-11:27	4	10:47-11:27
Mod 1 A Lunch (5)	11:30-12:00	Mod 1 (5-6)	11:30-12:10	Mod 1 (5-6)	11:30-12:10
Mod 2 (6-7)	12:03-12:43	Mod 2 B Lunch (7)	12:13-12:43	Mod 2 (7-8)	12:13-12:53
Mod 3 (8-9)	12:46-1:26	Mod 3 (8-9)	12:46-1:26	Mod 3 C Lunch (9)	12:56-1:26
10	1:29-2:10	10	1:29-2:10	10	1:29-2:10
11	2:13-2:53	11	2:13-2:53	11	2:13-2:53

*Period for* *Grades 7 & 8*	*Meeting* *Time*	*Period for* *Grades 9 & 10*	*Meeting* *Time*	*Period for* *Grades 11 & 12*	*Meeting* *Time*

1	7:55-8:45	1	7:55-8:45	1	7:55-8:45
2	8:48-9:27	2	8:48-9:27	2	8:48-9:27
3	9:30-10:09	3	9:30-10:09	3	9:30-10:09
4	10:12-10:51	4	10:12-10:51	4	10:12-10:51
Mod 1 A Lunch (5)	10:54-11:24	Mod 1 (5-6)	10:54-11:33	Mod 1 (5-6)	10:54-11:33
Mod 2 (6-7)	11:27-12:06	Mod 2 B Lunch (7)	11:36-12:06	Mod 2 (7-8)	11:36-12:15
Mod 3 (8-9)	12:09-12:48	Mod 3 (8-9)	12:09-12:48	Mod 3 C Lunch (9)	12:18-12:48
Activity Period	12:51-1:29	Activity Period	12:51-1:29	Activity Period	12:51-1:29
10	1:32-2:11	10	1:32-2:11	10	1:32-2:11
11	2:14-2:53	11	2:14-2:53	11	2:14-2:53

The Southern Columbia Area School District is composed of Catawissa Borough, and the Townships of Catawissa, Cleveland, Franklin, Roaring Creek, and Locust in Columbia County, and Ralpho Township in Northumberland County.

Louise Baran – English

Nancy Bodman – Family & Con. Science

Casie Baker – Art

Mod 1

A Lunch (5)

Mod 2

B Lunch (7)

Mod 3

C Lunch (9)

Mod 1

A Lunch (5)

Mod 2

B Lunch (7)

Mod 3

C Lunch (9)

Mod 1

A Lunch (5)

Mod 2

B Lunch (7)

Mod 3

C Lunch (9)

Mod 1

A Lunch (5)

Mod 2

B Lunch (7)

Mod 3

C Lunch (9)

PEP RALLY SCHEDULE

Mod 1

A Lunch (5)

Mod 1

(5-6)

Mod 1

(5-6)

TRUANCY

III. TRANSPORTATION ISSUES

V. HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES

VI. ISSUES RELATED TO STUDENT DISCIPLINE

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Academic Dishonesty includes but is not limited to:

Determination of Cheating

Penalties for Cheating