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•Annville-Cleona Secondary School• New Student Orientation
Please pick up handouts as you enter.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
7:00 PM in Secondary School CafeteriaDistrict Mission: “We are collaborative 21st Century learners developing the diverse talents, abilities, and values of our students to prepare for successful lives as contributing responsible citizens.”
Introductions/Welcome
ADMINISTRATION: 867-7700
Mr. David Wright, High School Principal
Mrs. Rachel Sprouse, Assistant Principal
Mr. Thomas Long, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal
COUNSELORS: 867-7700, option 4 or extension 4954
Mrs. Andrea Irvin, Middle School Counselor (7 & 8)
Mrs. Laura Brooks, High School Counselor (A-K)
Mr. Bryan McWatters, High School Counselor (L-Z)
Mrs. Maureen Long, Counselors’ Secretary
Agenda
1. Introductions/Welcome2. Guests3. A-C’s Middle School Program4. A-C’s High School Program5. A-C Athletics6. Building Tours
Meet…
Mrs. Ester Zechman– Music Booster Club President and Cross Country Club President
Mrs. Kelly Flowers - CTC
Mrs. Becky Hearsey, Academic Boosters
Student Arrival/Dismissal
Doors open at 7:05 A.M.
1st Period: 7:40 AM (HS), 7:30 AM (MS)
General Attendance Information Direct Line to Mrs. Shanaman: 867-7700 option 1
Students dismissed at 2:30 P.M.
Entrances/Exits Walkers: Auditorium & Gymnasium Entrances, Bus
Entrance Student Drop-off: Gymnasium Entrance Bus Students: Bus Entrance
MS Schedule
9 Period Day 7th Grade Lunch
Period 4, preceded by 10-minute flex time
8th Grade Lunch Period 7, preceded by
10-minute flex time
Middle School Enrichment
Period 9
Period 1: 7:30 – 8:24
Period 2: 8:27 – 9:10
Period 3: 9:13 – 9:56
Period 4: 9:59 – 10:42
Period 5: 10:45 – 11:28
Period 6: 11:31 – 12:15
Period 7: 12:18 – 1:00
Period 8: 1:03 – 1:45
Period 9: 1:48 – 2:30
HS Schedule
8 Period Day No 5th Period Period 6:
A, B, C A, B, C A, B, C
Middle School Curriculum Pathway
7th Grade CoresEnglish 7 (Mrs. Adams)
PreAlgebra or Algebra I (Mrs. Fulkerson)
Social Studies 7 (Ms. Tillman)
Earth & Space Science (Mr. Simon)
Math Lab (Mrs. Felty)
Reading Lab (Mrs. Heller)
7th Grade Creative ArtsHealth and Physical Education (Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Sutcliffe, and Mr. Lelek)
Computer Applications (Mrs. Rothstein)
Music 7 (Miss Strouse)
FCS 7 (Mrs. Zerman)
Technology (Mr. Perkowski)
8th Grade CoresEnglish 7 (Mrs. Phelps)
Algebra IA, Algebra I, Geometry (Mr. Shyda)
American History I (Mr. Miller)
Physical Science (Mr. Yeany)
Math Lab (Mrs. Felty)
Reading Lab (Mrs. Heller)
8th Grade Creative ArtsHealth and Physical Education (Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Sutcliffe, and Mr. Lelek)
Computer Applications (Mrs. Rothstein)
Art 8 (Mrs. Flemming)
FCS 8 (Miss Kreider)
Agriculture (Mr. Gettle)
Middle School Curriculum Pathway
9th Grade Course OfferingsRefer to page 8 in the 14-15 Curriculum Guide on www.acschools.org
9th Grade CoresCP English, Honors English 9 (Mrs. Brown)
Algebra IB, Algebra II (Mrs. Atkins); Geometry (Mr. Lamb); Algebra I (Mr. Gingrich)
American History II (Mr. Raudensky)
Life Science (Mr. Metzgar)
PE 9/10 (Mr. Lelek or Mrs. Smith)
Core Graduation Requirements
4 English 4 Math 4 Social Studies* 4 Science** 1 Physical Education
*Seniors attending a full or half day at the may be excused from Grade 12 Social Studies in order to fulfill CTC program requirements.**Beginning with the class of 2017, four Science credits will be required.
25 Total Credits Necessary for HS Graduation(College Prep and Academic Tech Prep)
.5 Health .5 Family & Consumer Science 1 Fine Arts 1 Technology Various Electives
Refer to page 5 in the 14-15 Curriculum Guide on www.acschools.org
Core Graduation Requirements Continued…
Students are REQUIRED to pass 3 core Keystone Exams in order to graduate – Biology, Algebra I, and Literature
Recent legislation mandated successful performance on these assessments
Class Standing
High School students must schedule a minimum of 6.5 credits in each of their 4 years.
Grade 9 to 10 Minimum 4 credits Grade 10 to 11 Minimum 11 credits Grade 11 to 12 Minimum 18 credits Grade 12 to Graduation Minimum 25 credits
Refer to page 6 in the 14-15 Curriculum Guide
Course Weighting / Class Rank
Weighted Courses: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language3-Level System 1.0, 1.2, 1.4 course weighting Refer to A-C Curriculum Guide for weightings
Class rank is determined at the end of each school year Exception made for senior year
(Valedictorian/Salutatorian)
Add/Drop Period
First two weeks of the school year. Add/Drop ends September 5th.
Page 20 in the Curriculum Guide.
Withdraw Fail (WF).
Food Services
Middle School Lunches: 7th Grade: 4th Period (10:12 – 10:42) 8th Grade: 7th Period (12:30 – 1:00)
High School Lunches: 6th Period - 10:45, 11:15, 11:45 (A, B, C Format)Cost: $2.10 student lunch; $1.20 breakfastFree and Reduced Lunch ApplicationsPIN System: New PINS issued this summer
Deposits into the safe inside cafeteria entrance (or online)Food Service Questions: Andrew Smith ([email protected])
www.acschools.org
Secondary School (Tab) Calendar Athletics Important
announcements PowerSchool Log-in Guidance Webpage Faculty websites
Parent Access to PowerSchool
Required: username and passwordCurrent grade informationCurrent attendance informationSelf registration for weekly updates
Where do I go for academic help?
Parents Contact teachers directly through PowerSchool (teacher e-mail addresses
are hot-linked) Talk to your student’s counselor Tutor Information from LVC: Contact Career Services (867-6237) Parent Conferences Talk to your teachers Homework Center (Tuesday-Thursday, 2:30pm-3:30pm in the library),
(excluding the first and third Wednesday of each month for staff meetings)
Use planner consistently Talk to our counselors Make a plan for success from “Day 1” and stick to it; avoid academic
situations that require you to “dig out”
Student Handbook
Outlines (a) students’ rights and responsibilities, (b) the AUP, and (c) Extracurricular Code of ConductSignature page enclosed (requires parent and student signatures) to be returned by Sept. 4, 2014.Passport Usage
Personal Electronic Devices and BYOD
Cell Phones
iPods/MP3s (one headphone)
Cameras Still Photography Video
When dressing for school, students shall NOT…Expose extra skin (ex. midriff)Expose undergarments on the outsideWear leggings, jeggings, yoga pants, stretch pants, pajama pantsWear hats/headwearWear sunglassesWear clothing that promotes drugs, alcohol, sex, violence, profanity, etc.Wear outerwear in the building (hats, jackets, etc.)
Dress CodeCommon Issues Length of skirts/shorts/shirt: fingertips, all the way
around. Straps: 3 fingers wide Hats: Not permitted. Logos: No drugs, alcohol, tobacco, weapons. Undergarments: Not visible.
Consequences Change of clothes from home or nurse Detention
Lockers:Students are assigned one lockerLockers are the property of Annville-Cleona School DistrictStudents are to maintain their locker in an orderly fashionStudents may not damage/deface their lockerCombo mechanism is built-in Changed annually Do notshare your
combination with anyone!
Do not rig it for easy opening
Educational Tours/Trips
Educational tours/trips are permitted Written request must be
submitted to secondary school office at least 5 days in advance of trip
Form is available from secondary school office or website
Administrative approval is required for absence to be excused
Avoid trips during benchmarking, PSSAs, and Keystones.
*Attendance
*Grades
*Discipline
Health Issues & Medication
Please see handout in packet for specifics.Medications must be registered with the nurse.Students may not be in possession of medication other than emergency response meds.
C.H.I.P.S.
CareHelpIntervention andPrevention for Students“Student Assistance” ProgramGoal: Identify and help to remove barriers to learningTeam is comprised of trained A-C staff members
C.H.I.P.S. Does NOT…
Diagnose student illnesses/addictionsProvide treatmentPerform “covert” operationsIgnore parents
C.H.I.P.S. DOES…
Assess internal referralsRefer for professional assessmentCoordinate community resources
Athletics and Activities Presentation
Mr. Thomas LongAthletic Director/ Assistant Principal
What sports are available for High School athletes in the FALL?
Football (JH)Girls’ TennisField Hockey (JH)GolfBoys & Girls Soccer
(JH) Cross Country (JH)Cheerleading
What sports are available for High School athletes in the WINTER?
Wrestling (JH)Boys & Girls
Basketball (JH)Cheerleading
What sports are available for High School athletes in the SPRING?
SoftballBaseballTrack and Field (JH)Boys’ Tennis
What are the requirements to participate in athletics at Annville-Cleona Secondary School?Physical (PIAA Form)Signatures from both the
participant and parent(s)/guardian(s) on necessary forms (cautionary statement, coach rules, and Code of Conduct)
Age EligibilityAcademic Eligibility (PIAA and
Annville-Cleona)
On what dates do athletic seasons begin?Fall Season Start: 8/11/14 JH Fall Sports Start: 8/18/14Winter Season Start: 11/17/14 JH Winter Sports Start: 11/17/14Spring Season Start: 3/2/15 JH Spring Sports Start: 3/9/15
Where can I find more information about Athletics?
From the school’s home-page www.acschools.orgSelect Athletics tabAthletic schedules and formsSpecific team information
High School Clubs/Activities
Student Council Art / Spanish / French / Math Clubs Musicals Newspaper / Yearbook Quiz Bowl FCCLA / FFA THON – Four Diamonds Honor Society Marching Band / Color Guard
Middle School Clubs / Activities
Memory Book (Yearbook) Middle School Quiz Bowl Spanish Club FFA Student Council Junior Honor Society Mini-THON
Call if you have questions:
Guidance Office: 867-7700, option 4, or extension 4954 Mrs. Laura Brooks, High School Counselor (A-K) Mr. Bryan McWatters, High School Counselor (L-Z) Mrs. Andrea Irvin, Middle School COunselor Mrs. Maureen Long, Counselors’ Secretary
Administration: 867-7700 Mr. David Wright, Principal Mrs. Rachel Sprouse, Assistant Principal Mr. Thomas Long, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal
E-mail [email protected]
LCCTC Presentation
Lebanon County Career and Technology Center
• School CounselorsMrs. Kelly FlowersMrs. Darla Gettle
Building Tours
Current Students are available to answer questions during your tour of the building.