1 Welcome HHS Class of 2015! September - 2011 Haverford High School 200 Mill Road Havertown, Pennsylvania 19083 Haverford High School 200 Mill Road Havertown,

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Welcome HHS Class of 2015!Welcome HHS Class of 2015!September - 2011September - 2011

Haverford High School

200 Mill Road

Havertown, Pennsylvania 19083

Haverford High School

200 Mill Road

Havertown, Pennsylvania 19083

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IntroductionsIntroductions

• Dr. Bill Keilbaugh – Superintendent

• Dr. Jeff Nesbitt – Principal

• Dr. Steve Quinn – Assistant Principal

(Class of 2015 & Class of 2012 A-F)

The BasicsThe Basics

• School starts at 7:30 and ends at 2:22. Plan to be here by 7:20.

• A school day has 4 periods or blocks, each about 85 minutes in length.

• Classes are either 9 weeks (quarter) or 18 weeks (semester) in length.

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First Day of School First Day of School

• Transition Day

• School Photos

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Support Systems For Students

Support Systems For Students

• Advisory• Counselors• HEART• Grade Level Principal• Student Clubs and Organizations

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AdvisoryAdvisory

• The purpose of the advisory is to break down stereotypical cliques which can be created in a large building.

• Another purpose of the advisory is for the advisory teacher to be the one person in the building that students know well so that they can relate to him/her for any academic, social, or other issue or concern.

Counselors/HEARTCounselors/HEART

• Counselors are assigned for 4 years• Get to know your counselor; they will visit your

advisory but you are always welcome to visit them

• HEART – program for faculty and students to use to identify students who may need some extra support– Students who may be abusing substances– Students who may have mental health concerns– Any student whose behavior has dramatically changed

• Students can make referrals to the HEART program and it is entirely confidential

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Grade Level PrincipalGrade Level Principal

• Not only a disciplinarian– Support, Assistance, Contact

• Class Activities

• Follow most all 4 years, starting in 9th grade

WebsiteWebsite

• All Information presented here• Frequently updated• Newsletters• E-Faculty• Counselors

– Naviance

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Student HandbookStudent Handbook• Parental Awareness• Contacts and Communication• Clubs Activities• Importance of Involvement• Calendar

– PTSA Meeting• September 12, 2011 Room 126 @ 7 PM

– College Recruiting Presentation • September 26, 2011 HS Auditorium @ 7:30pm for grades 8-

12 – Back to School Night

• September 21, 2011 @ 7 PM• February 9, 2012 @ 7:30 PM

– Course Information Night/ Back to School Night

• February 9, 2012 @ 6:30 PM

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ScheduleSchedule• Students are scheduled in either

math and science, or English and social studies during each semester.

• The Reading Lab is designed to support students. Some students have reading assigned on their schedules to improve their reading skills throughout the year.

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2011-2012 Progress Reporting

2011-2012 Progress Reporting

• 4 Quarters – If you would like a paper report please register on website.

• Report cards:

November 4, 2011 End of Qtr 1January 24, 2012 End of Qtr 2March 30, 2012 End of Qtr 3June 14, 2012 End of Qtr 4

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Grade ScaleGrade Scale

Grade ScaleUnweighted

ValueGrade Scale

Unweighted Value

100-98 A+ 4.3 77-73 C 2.0

97-93 A 4.0 72-70 C- 1.7

92-90 A- 3.7 69-68 D+ 1.3

89-88 B+ 3.3 67-63 D 1.0

87-83 B 3.0 62-60 D- 0.7

82-80 B- 2.7 59-0 F 0.0

79-78 C+ 2.3      

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Discipline Issues Typical of Ninth GradersDiscipline Issues Typical of Ninth Graders

• Attendance– Class and School

• Conflicts– Between Students

• Graffiti and/or Vandalism

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Top Rules to RememberTop Rules to Remember1. No cell phones, iPods, or other electronic devices

visible or audible except in the cafeteria during lunches or when directed by a teacher.

2. Use appropriate language in the halls.3. Arrive on time in the morning - otherwise get a pass

from the office. Arrive on time to all classes.4. Food and drink should not be consumed during

school hours in the hallways. 5. No short shorts, dresses or skirts, tank tops,

sunglasses, hats, hoods or any head coverings.6. If absent, bring a note from home stating the reason

for the absence and give the note to your advisory teacher.

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The Dress CodeThe Dress Code• Student dress should reflect good taste and not distract or disturb

the normal activities of the school day.• Students are not permitted to wear any article of clothing that

advertises alcohol or drugs, or has objectionable language. Students are also not permitted to wear studded collars, chains, etc.

• For reasons of safety, students should wear properly fitting clothing.

• Shorts, dresses and/or skirts must reach mid-thigh. In practice, we use the “finger tip rule”. This is when standing straight with shoulders relaxed, fingertips are in line with the hem of the short or skirt.

• Students are not permitted to wear tank tops or halter tops. No two or three finger rule exists. In addition, the midriff area must be completely covered. Undergarments or sleepwear worn as outer garments are not permitted. Clothing may not be worn in such a manner that allows undergarments to be seen.

• Students are not permitted to wear hats, hoods, head coverings, or sunglasses in the building during school hours.

• The final decision regarding the appropriateness of a student's dress will be left to the discretion of the grade level administrator.

Tolerance for othersTolerance for others

• The best prevention to bullying and cyberbullying is you, the student. Stand up for what is right and what is appropriate.

• Please be aware that many students do have allergies to many things such as food (peanut), latex, and fragrances. Please demonstrate a respectful understanding towards allergies.

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Student HealthStudent Health

• School is not the place to be when you are sick.

• Students should frequently wash their hands for a minimum of 20 seconds (happy birthday song).

• Support respiratory etiquette

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AttendanceAttendance• If you are sick from school, you have 3 days

to turn in a note. • If you are absent, you will receive a phone

call indicating that you must turn in an absence note.

• The note must be turned in to your homeroom teacher.

• If no note is received, the absence(s) will automatically become unexcused.

• Parents do not need to call children out sick.

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TechnologyTechnology

• Technology Policy – Students will have the ability to use technology in assigned classrooms only under the direction of the teacher. In addition, the use of silent wireless communication devices will be allowed in specific Technology Zones.

– Students may use silent communication devices in the cafeteria or under the direction of a teacher.

– If technology is used inappropriately, individual students will get disciplinary referrals and may have their device confiscated.

– School staff will not spend significant amounts of time trying to locate missing or stolen technological devices.

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TechnologyTechnology

1. http://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/hhs/site/default.asp a letter went home to all parents regarding registering for the site. Many teachers have websites as part of the new

website, or as other websites. If your child is absent, the best means for getting

homework or missing assignments is often through a website or email.

• Parent Portal – this is used significantly at the high school. Your last version of the student schedule had your access code located on it. If you lose this code you may get it anytime from your grade level secretary.

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TechnologyTechnology• Recognize that when students use

technology, it can impact their future in a positive or negative fashion.

• Talk to your children about what they are doing.

• When students are at school, remember that they should only be using technology in class if the teacher is directing them; if you send them a text, don’t expect a response until they are in a technology zone.

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TechnologyTechnology• #1. Join Facebook.

Yes, you should sign up for Facebook. This service was once just for college students, but today it’s for everyone. Parents need to be part of this world.

• #2. “Friend” your kids.To “friend” someone on Facebook means connecting to them. Your kids will probably complain about you “friending” them. That’s normal. Our view is, if your kids are minors, you should “friend” them. If you’re opposed to friending your kids, you should still join Facebook to learn how it works.

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TechnologyTechnology• #3. Review your kids’ profile pages.

Go to the profile pages for your kids and review the content. At first, you’ll see the “Wall.” But don’t stop there. Click on the tabs for “Info” and “Photos” to see more.

• #4. Review who is “friends” with your kids.On the profile page for your kids, click on the words “See All” in the Friends box. You can then see who is linked to your kids. Seeing who is friends with whom is typical Facebook behavior.

• #5. Select “More About” for your kids.Watch for an item about your kids in your News Feed. Click on that item and select the “More About” option. This tells Facebook to show you more about that person in the future, sort of like turning up the volume. Expert Facebook users do this routinely to tailor their News Feed.

Athletics and ActivitiesAthletics and Activities

• Get Involved; the more you do, the more successful you will be.

• Information about Athletics and Activities can be found on our website.

• You should talk to your advisor, teacher(s), or other students about fun activities or sports to become involved in.

AthleticsAthletics

• If participating with athletics, it is important to complete all of the necessary paperwork.

• Physicals need to be updated to

participate and need to be completed after May 31 of the prior year to be eligible for this year.

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Do’sDo’s• Understand Behavioral Expectations• Have a pass whenever in the halls • Use silent technology only in the

cafeteria• Report conflicts between students

– Allow adults to handle

• Get Involved in School Sports and Activities

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Thank YouThank You

Have A Great Year!GO FORDS!

Have A Great Year!GO FORDS!