PittsburghAllderdiceHighSchool
2409ShadyAvenue|Pittsburgh, PA15217 |Phone:412.529.4800 |Fax:412.422.4803
ParentHotline:412.529.4357 (HELP) |
Welcome!
Dear PittsburghAllderdice Parents,Guardians, and Students:
Welcomebacktoanewschoolyear!Onbehalf ofthestaff,wewouldliketoextend awarmwelcome toreturningstudentsandtheirfamilies,andtothosewhoarenewtoPittsburghAllderdiceHighSchool.Welookforwardtomeetingparents andguardiansduring thecourseoftheyear,andencourageyoutovisitthe schoolwheneveryoucan.
PittsburghAllderdiceHighSchoolisanaward winningsecondaryschoolwithareputationfor deliveringqualityeducationtoitsstudents.Student learningisitscornerstonewithanoutstandingstaffof dedicatedprofessionalscommittedtoteachingand strivingforacademicexcellence.Parentsandstaff havehighexpectationsforstudents’learningand behavior,studentsrespondtotheseexpectations, andhighlevelsofon-task behaviorsareevidenced throughouttheschool.
WearecommittedtothegoalthatPittsburgh
AllderdiceHighSchoolwillcontinuetoprovide anoutstandingeducationinasafe,caring,and personalizedenvironmentwherestudentsarefocused onacademicachievement,havethenecessary supportstobesuccessful,andhavetheopportunityto beinvolvedinextra-curricularactivitiesofthehighest quality.Aswebeginanewschoolyear,thefollowing
“4ClassroomR’s”willprovidethefoundationand scaffoldingtopromotestudentachievement:Rigor, Relevance,Relationships,andResults.
Parentsandguardiansareavaluedandkey factorinstudentsuccessandschoolsuccess.We hopeyouwillcontinuetosupport opportunitiesforour students—your children—toenablealltolearnand succeed.Ifweworktogetheraspartners,Pittsburgh Allderdicestudentswillimproveinlearning,become bettercitizens,andbuildstrongercommunities. Pleasecontacttheschoolifyouhaveanyquestions
orissuesofconcern. Itisveryimportanttous thatthe linesofcommunicationbetweenallmembersofour learningcommunitybeopenandavailable.
Tostudents,wearelookingforward togetting toknowyou.Wedohopethatyoufindthisschool tobeanenjoyablelearningplace.Weencourage
youtobecomeinvolved inasmany schoolactivities aspossible.Don’tsitback andwatch,butrather
getoutand participateintherichand variedco- curricularactivitiesavailabletoyouatPittsburgh Allderdice HighSchool.Theseactivitieswilladd toyourpersonaldevelopment,enrich yourdays attheschool, and further prepareyouforfutureendeavors.PittsburghAllderdice willalwaysgiveyou itsverybestand weexpectinreturn onlythevery besteffortfromyou.Yourhighschoolyearsshould beonesinwhichyougrowintellectually,mature socially, develop and refineco-curricularskills,andingeneral,prepareyourself forlife-longlearning andactive participatinginfuturecommunities.Take prideinyourself,inyouraccomplishment, inour school, and inourcommunity.Make thisyourbest year ever!ThePittsburghAllderdice mottois:Know Something, DoSomething, and BeSomething.
Asthenewschool year rapidlyapproaches, plansare beingmadetoensureasmoothopening and toprovidethebestineducationalprogramming and activitiesforallstudents.Pleasereview thefollowinginformationrelative tothenewschool year. Studentswillalso receiveaStudentHandbookon thefirstdayofschool.
Sincerely,
PittsburghAllderdice HighSchoolAdministration
School Colors:Greenand White
School Mascot:TheDragon
School Motto:“KnowSomething,
DoSomething, BeSomething”
School Background
Openedin1927
Alma Mater
ToAllderdice asongofjoyweraise
Hertrifoldcreedinwordand deedwepraise; Shestandsonhightoguideusthroughthedays Ourloyaltywepledgetoheralways!
Inquestofknowledgemayshebeourguide toserveherwellbethisouraimand pride She leadsusonascomradesside byside
Tothatfairgoalwhere truthand loveabide.
MissionStatement
PittsburghAllderdiceHighSchool,alargeand
diverseschoolrepresentingavarietyofcommunities, providesanenvironmentwhereallstudentscan achieveacademicexcellenceandexcelinallaspects oflife.Theschoolpromotesthe relationship betweenandamongstudentsandcaringadults,andbelievesthat thisisaparamounttothesocial, emotionalandacademicsuccessofallstudents.In asafeandwelcomingenvironment,allstudentswill bechallengedtoreachhighacademicstandards,becominglifelonglearnersandcontributingmembers oftheircurrentandfuturecommunities.
What We Believe
ThePittsburghAllderdice HighSchoolcommunity haslongbeenidentified byitsmotto:
“KnowSomething, DoSomething, BeSomething.” Tomakethismottoareality,webelieve:
• Diversityisastrengthoftheschool
• Each studentcanlearnathighlevels
• Educationbeginswithasafeandhealthylearning environmentwhereallstudentsfeelasenseof belonging
• Allstudentshavearighttochallengingclassesthat facilitatecriticalthinkingskillsandfostercreativity
• Theschoolpromotescontinuedpersonal developmentforallstudents,recognizingtheir individualgifts
• Aneffectivecurriculumpromotesunderstanding andappreciationofdiversepeopleandcultural backgrounds
• Engaged,motivatedstudentswillapplywhatthey havelearnedtotheirownlives
• Studentprideinself,schoolandcommunitywill strengthentheAllderdicecommunity
• Allstudentsare accountablefortheirownbehavior andacademicachievement
• Studentparticipationinextracurricularactivities isanimportantcomponentofawell-rounded education.
• Allstudentscangraduatewith21stcenturyskills andbe Promise-Ready
• Teachershaveaprofoundimpactonstudent developmentandshouldhaveampletraining, supportandresources
• Allstaffmembersstrivetoserveallstudents
• Improvementineducationisguidedbyconsistent andeffectiveleadership
• Engagedfamiliesareanessentialpartofthe educationalprocess
• Acommitmentfromtheentirecommunityis necessarytobuildaculturethat encourages studentachievement
School Procedures
Student Entry into Building7:06 – 7:36
Travel Time to Homeroom7:16 – 7:36
Homeroom 7:36 – 7:52
1st Period7:57 – 8:38
2nd Period8:43 – 9:24
3rd Period9:29 – 10:10
4th Period10:15 – 10:56
5th Period11:01 – 11:42
6th Period11:47 – 12:28
7th Period12:33 – 1:14
8th Period 1:19 – 2:00
9th Period 2:05 – 2:46
Arrival
Thebuildingwillopenat7:06a.m. Studentswill notbepermittedtoenterpriortothattime.In compliancewiththeDistrict’sSchoolSafetyPlan, all visitors must enter through the metal detectors. Walkersare encouragedtoarrive before7:15a.m. Homeroombeginsat7:36a.m.Allvisitors must registeratthe main entrance.Studentswithclassesintheannexwillnotbeable totake ashortcutthroughtheparkinglot,butwillneedto proceedviathenormal hallwaypatternestablished throughoutthebuilding.
Remember: Items suchasSwissarmyknives, penknives,laserpointers,aerosolsprays(e.g. mace,pepperspray,etc.) razor bladesoranyother object thatcan bedeemedasaweaponare strictlyprohibited.Violationofthisrulewillresult insevere disciplinaryaction.
Tardy Policy
Astudentisconsideredtardywhen he/sheisnot seatedinhis/her regularly assignedseatafter thelatebellrings. Thisapplies tobothhomeroom and classrooms.Studentswhoare tardywill receiveprogressivedisciplinaryconsequences.
LateArrivals
Students entering school late must have a parent note, medicalnote orcourtissuednote. Please note that parent notes will count towards the ten parent notes per year for excused absences, if a student misses an entire class period.
EarlyDismissals
Arequestforanearly dismissal must besubmittedtothemain officeby10:00a.m. thedayoftheearly dismissal.Parentsand Guardiansmust answer securityquestionsregarding thestudentinorder to receive anearly dismissal.Therequestmust includeatelephonenumberatwhichtheparent/guardian canbecontactedtoverifytheearly dismissalrequest.Studentscan thenpickuptheirearly dismissalpassafter secondperiod.Ondaysbeforeaholiday, vacationorsemesterexamdays,no early dismissalswillbepermitted.Studentswill bereleasedonlyiftheyare pickedupinthemain officebyaparent/guardian.
Students leaving the building
Studentsare notpermittedoff theschoolcampus during theschool day. Studentswholeavethe campuswithoutanappropriate early dismissal
willbedisciplinedinaccordancewiththeSchool Discipline Code.Suchstudentsmaybeassignedan In-SchoolorOut-Of-SchoolSuspension.
Transportation
Schoolbusesare providedforstudentswholivetwo miles ormore fromtheschool.
Studentsboardthebusesatthefollowinglocations toreturn home:
TilburyStreetbusesto:
PointBreeze,RegentSquare,Swisshelm, Lincoln, BraceyDrive,WilnerDrive,Sunrise,Frankella, Oberlin, Lemington,Mingo,Oakdene,Stranahan, EastHills,Shadyside
ForwardStreetbusesto:
West Homestead,Hayes,Interboro,Johnston, Hazelwood,Elizabeth,Greenfield,LincolnPlace
Activity busesare providedafter school. The bus departure times change each season. Please contact the activity director for the most updated schedule.
Enrollment, Transfers and Withdrawals
Transfersand withdrawalsare handledthroughthe studentservicesdepartment.Pleasecontactthe studentservicessecretary. Forenrollmentpurposes, immunizationrecords,twoproofs ofresidency,birth certificate,most recentreport cardandachievementtest scoresmust beprovided.
Student responsibility
Duringtheschoolday,youareresponsibleforacting inawaythatwillhelpyoudoyourbestandpermit otherstodotheirbest.Usecommonsenseandgood mannerstocreateapleasantschoolenvironment.
Allstudentsare expectedtoarrive toallclasseson time.Studentshavefiveminutesbetweenclasses. Youwillbepreparedforyourclasseseachdayby being ontimewithcompletedhomework,apencil orpen, notebook, and textbook.Demonstraterespect forothersand foryourschool materials.
Duringclasstimestudentsare notpermittedtobein thehallswithoutahall pass.Students foundinthehallwithoutahall passmust bepreparedtoaccepttheconsequencesfor thisaction.
Studentsare notpermittedtosellanyitems onschoolgroundsunlesstheitems arepartofa
School-sponsoredactivity.Noitems ofanykindmay besoldduring classperiods.
Onceyouarrive atschool, youare notpermitted toleavethebuildinguntiltheend oftheschool dayunlessyouare participatinginanorganized program,supervisedbyastaffmemberoutsideof
school oryouare officiallydismissed bytheschool.
Studentsareexpectedtoattendschoolregularly,pushthemselvesacademically,and meetthestandardsand expectationsforall Allderdice students.Students, parents,and facultyshareresponsibilityformaking PittsburghAllderdice HighSchoolagreatplaceto learn. Nostudenthastherighttointerferewith his or herfellowstudents’education.
School dress code
TheSchoolDistrictofPittsburghhasanexclusionary dresscode.Studentsareexpectedtowear appropriateclothingatalltimeswhileatschool. Clothingmustnotbeofanystyle,lengthorfitthat is ofaprovocativenature.Revealingattirethat permits theexposureofundergarmentsorprivatebodyparts isprohibited.Thisprohibitionshallbeineffectduring regularschoolhoursandatanyschool-sponsored eventwhetheronoroffschoolpremises.
School attire
Thefollowingdresscodewillbeineffect:
• Anyclothingorjewelrythatadvocatesor promotessexualactivity,profanityoractsof violence,ethnicslurs,ortheuseofalcoholor drugsordemeansordegradesanotherbecause ofrace, sex,religiouspersuasion,nationalorigin, handicapordisabilityisprohibited.
• Anysweatshirts,T-shirts,jacketsorotherclothing that designatesthenameofanyparticular
Pittsburghcommunityisprohibited,e.g.SquirrelHill.
• Bandanasofanycolororkindarenotpermittedin schooloratschoolsponsored events.Similarly, hatsand otherheadcoveringsarenottobeworn inschool.
• Studentsnotdesiringtoleavetheircoatsandhats intheirlockersmustremovetheircoatsasthey enter theclassroomandkeepthemofftheentire period.Allstudentsmustobeyteacher’srules
andregulations.
Inaddition,studentshouldnotwear thefollowing:
• Shortshorts
• Tightorrevealingclothing
• Revealingmidriff
• Saggingjeans/pantswithfleshexposed
• Tanktops
• Heavychainsandotherpersonalornamentation whichresembleweapons
•Clothingwhichrevealsundergarments
Graduation ceremony
Proper attire: dressshirts,slacksand dressshoes formen, dressesand dressshoes forwomenmust bewornforgraduationexercises.Nogymshorts, sandals,orgymshoesare allowed.Otherwise,you willnotbepermittedtoparticipate.
Student IdentificationBadges
Inorder tocontinuetoensuresafety,photo identificationcardswillbegiven toallstudents. Thesecardswillinclude thestudent’s nameand picture.Studentswillberequiredtohavethe identificationcard visibly displayed at all times on their person. Thefollowing policieswillbeinplacefortheIDcards:
• Studentswillreceivethe card andtheywillbe responsibleformaintainingit.
• Students will be required to scan their ID to gain admittance each school day. A temporary badge will be issued if a card is forgotten at home.
• Ifthe cardislostorstolen,studentsare toreport thislosstotheirappropriateassistantprincipal.
• A$3replacementfeewillbeinitiatedinorderto payforreprintinganewcard.
• StudentswhowithdrawfromPittsburghAllderdice willberequiredtoreturntheIDcard.
• Studentswillbepermittedtousethephoto IDover the summerfortravel,jobapplications,SAT/ACT testing,etc.
Pleaseencourageyourchildtoberesponsibleand proud ofourschool. Ourcontinuedgoalistoensure thesafety ofall.
Firedrills
Consider allfirealarmsaseither adrilloremergencyand proceedwithevacuation ofthebuildingunlesscancelled viatheintercom.Everyfirealarm mustbetreatedasapotentiallyseriousevent.
Preparation for Fire drill
• Teacherswillinformeachclasstheyteachthe fire drillroutefromthat particularclassroom.
• Teacherswillinformpupilsaboutthe importanceof firedrills.
• Teacherswillremindpupilsthat nofiredrillis successfulunlesstheentirebuildingisevacuated inlessthanthreeminutes.
• Studentleadersshouldbedesignatedforeach class:
• toleadtheclasstotheareaofsafety
• toclosewindowsandthedoor
• toassisthandicappedstudents outofthebuilding
TheActual Fire drill
• Allpersons,includingthe teacher,mustleavethe premises.
• Teacherskeeppupilsmoving,donotallowthem to stopandwaitforfriends.
• Theteachershouldfollowimmediatelybehind theclass.
• Byregulationteachersmusthaveclasslistswith them duringallfiredrills.
• Securityguardswillcheck allbathroomsontheir respectivefloors.
• Teachersmustescortclassestothedesignated safetyareaandchecktoseeifallpupilsare accountedfor.
• Ifthefirealarmsoundsduringthelunchperiod, teachers inthelunchroomshouldassistintheexit ofpupils.
The conclusion of the Fire drill
• Allpersons outsideofthebuildingmustproceed upordownthedesignatedroute.
• Onceoutside,studentsandstaffmembers
mustmoveacrossthestreetandwaitforfurther direction.
• Noonemayreturntothebuildingafterafireor firedrilluntiltheFireCaptainorPrincipalhas givenpermissionortheallclearbellhassounded indicatingtheendofthedrill.
Cafeteria
Thecafeteria islocated onthefirstfloor.Allfood and drinksmustbeconsumedinside thecafeteria. Orderliness and cleanlinessare vitalinmaking
thecafeteriaapleasantplacetoeat. Tothatend, pleasewaityourturninthecafeteria line.Leave yourtable cleanbydepositingyourtrayand wasteinthecontainersprovidedasyouexitthecafeteria.
Breakfast willbeservedfrom7:00a.m. to7:35 a.m.Nosnackitems willbesoldduring breakfast. Studentsmayeat inthecafeteria onlyand needto disposeofallitems properly.
Student Planners
Each student will be provided a student planner. This planner should be used to plan for upcoming assignments and activities. Replacement planners can be purchased for $5 in the bookroom.
Restroom usage
Fiveminutes are providedbetweeneachperiod forstudentstotake careofpersonalneeds.Students maybeexcusedfromclasstogototherestroomin casesofemergency.
Main office/telephone Messages
Teachersmaybereachedbycallingthemain officeand leavingmessagesforthem toreturn calls. Studentswillnotbegiven anypersonalmessages. Intheeventofanextremeemergency,whichmust beexplainedtothesecretaryatthetimeofthe phonecall,every attemptwillbemadetodeliver themessagetothestudents.
Lost and Found
Studentswhofindlostarticles,librarybooksand textbooksare askedtotake thoseitems tothe Bookroom.TheBookroomislocated onthefirst flooracrossthehallfromtheCounselors’Office.
ProceduresforLosttextbooks,calculators,supplies distributedbytheschool:
• Getthe bookcardortextbooknumberfromthe subjectteacher.
• Takethecardandcheck, moneyorder,orcashto theBookroom.
• Takethe receiptbacktothesubjectteacherfora new book.
Personal items
Faculty willnotberesponsibleforacceptingor holding student’spersonalitems.Itisstrongly recommendedthatstudentsrefrain frombringing toschool large sumsofmoney,valuablejewelry orexpensive outer coats.Studentsmaycarrycell phonestoand fromschool butmust keepthem
inthe“off”position duringschoolhours.Students whoare identifiedwithanactive cellphonewill
besubject tohaving thephoneconfiscatedand receivingadisciplinaryconsequence.
Lockers
Eachstudentwillbeassignedalockerforthestorage ofbooksandotherbelongings. Itisthestudent’s responsibilitytoseethathis/herlockerissecuredat alltimes.Theschoolwillnotberesponsibleforlostor
stolenproperty.Studentsmust onlyusetheirassigned lockers.Good judgmentshouldbeusedinwhat
youbringtoschool.Itisnotwisetowearexpensive jackets,jewelry,ordesignerclothing.Lockersare schoolpropertyandmaybesearchedatanytimeif reasonablecauseexiststodoso.Arosteroflocker assignmentsisonfileintheIntermediateOffice.
Gym lockers
Eachstudentisresponsibleforsecuringtheir belongings withalockinthegymlocker rooms. Theschool willnotberesponsibleforlostorstolen property.Studentsmust supplytheirownlock
and removeitafter eachgymclass.Lockersare schoolpropertyand maybesearchedatanytimeif reasonablecauseexiststodoso.
Textbooks/calculators
Studentsare responsibleforallschoolbooksor calculatorsissuedtothem. Ifdamagedorlost,itis thestudent’sresponsibilitytoreplacethem.Final transcripts,gradereports,and allschoolactivities, i.e.prom, semi-formal,etc. willbewithheld untilall accountsare settled.
Work Permits
Application forworkpermitsmaybesecuredfrom theStudentServicesOffice–Room 104.Youmay also calltheWorkPermit Officeat412.529.3500 for additionalinformation.Allstudentsundertheage
of16must haveaworkpermit togetapart-timeor full-timejob?
Weekly e-Bulletin
Aweeklye-bulletinisgeneratedeach weekand is availabletoparentsonthePittsburghAllderdice website. Please sign up for this bulletin to receive weekly updates, news and reminders.
School insurance
Informationonschool accidentand healthinsurance issenthomeeachfallatthebeginningoftheschool year withthestudents.
Hazing
Initiationofstudentsintogroups,clubs,orathletic teamsbyforcingthem todoridiculous,humiliating orharmful thingsisprohibited.Theschooldoesnot under anycircumstancespermit anykindofhazing activityand willexerciseappropriatedisciplinary action asneeded.
Smoking
Smokingisprohibitedonschool groundsand atoff-campusactivitiesand athleticevents.School grounds consist oftheblockonwhichPittsburgh Allderdice islocated,excludingthecontiguous housesonTilburyand Nicholsonaswellasthefield.
Safety
Crisis Management information
MaintainingasafeenvironmentatPittsburgh Allderdice HighSchoolinvolvescollaborationamong thestaff,students,parents,and community.
• Allbuildingentranceslockedexceptforthe frontdoors.
• Visitorstoourschoolswillberequiredtoreportto themainofficeandwearvisitorbadges. If the visitor does not have a child at the school, they must contact the main office and make an appointment in advance of the visit.
• The principalsineverybuildingwillmaintain highvisibility.
• Teacherswillstandinthehallwaybetweenclasses tosupervisestudents.
• Deliverieswillnotbeacceptedunlessrelatedto schoolbusiness.
Safe haven evacuation Sites:
Grades910:CommunityDaySchool
Mrs.AvidBaran Munro,Principal
6424 ForwardAvenue,Pittsburgh,PA15217
412.521.5100
Grades1112:
ColfaxElementarySchool
Adam Sikorski,Principal
2332 BeachwoodBoulevard,Pittsburgh,PA15217
412.529.3525
Academics
Students’ Schedules
Classschedulingisdoneinschool inthelatewinter orearly springbytheStudentServicesDepartment. Parentsshouldseethestudents’selectionof coursesand approvethechoices.
Itisveryimportantthatstudentsthinkcarefully
about thecoursestheyselect.Changeswillonlybe madewhen thereisanerrororthestudentisplaced intheincorrectlevelofaclass.Convenience changeswillnotbemade.
Studentswhoare placedintheincorrectlevelofacore academicclassmaychangelevelonce permissionisobtained fromtheprincipal includingwrittenteacherconsentand parentalapproval. Gradesfromthepreviouslevelwillbetransferredto thenewsection.
Studentsmust remaininelectivecoursesthrough theentire semesterand thosewhoselectAPLevel Courseswillcomplete theentire courseunless specialpermissionisgrantedbytheprincipal. No schedulechangeswillbemadeafter September5.
Progress Reports
Noticesaremailedtothehomesatthe mid-pointofeach gradingperiodforall students.
Transcript request
Studentsrequesting transcriptstobesentto colleges,universities,and employersmust maketherequeststotheStudentServicesClerk.Such requestsmust beaccompaniedbyanenvelopestampedand addressedtothecollegeoremployer.
Semester Final exams
FinalexamsaregiveninallclassesinJanuaryand June.Thesefinalexamscount for20percent ofthe coursegrade.Nostudentisexemptfromfinalexams.
Academic dishonesty
The Pittsburgh Public Schools Code of Student Conduct states that “A student shall not engagein, participate in, or knowingly provide another student with the opportunity to engage in academicdishonesty related to examinations, as well as laboratory, homework, and other projects and
assignments, whether done during or outside of school hours. Academic dishonesty shall include,but not be limited to, all forms of cheating, plagiarism, pre-exam access to test forms, representing someone else’s work as their own, and the unauthorized use of aids during examinations, projects and assignments. Unauthorized aids include but are not limited to electronic/telecommunication devices.”
Pittsburgh Allderdice upholds this standard. Each student is expected to practice honesty in all academic work. Any behavior contrary to the teacher’s directions regarding procedures for testing/assessments, homework/in-class assignment, cooperative assignments, and/or research will be considered a violation of academic integrity.
Testing/Assessments:
No student may talk during a testing/assessment session until after the teacher has announced that all tests/assessments have been turned in and the test/assessment is over. Students may not pass anything to another student and may not receive anything from another student during an exam/assessment. Each student is to keep her/his eyes on her/his own materials. All use of unauthorized materials during a test/assessment is prohibited. In particular, unauthorized possession/use of testing assessment materials, copying from another student, allowing another student to copy, and informing any student about test questions from an exam/assessment are also prohibited. Cell phones, portable devices, mp3 players, etc. are not to be in view or use during a test. All electronics should be placed in a bag, locker, pocket, etc.
Homework and In-Class Assignments:
Unless an exception is explicitly authorized by the teacher, written assignments to be done at home or in-class must be completed by each student individually. Copying any portion of another student’s work – or allowing any portion of one’s own work to be copied by another student – is not permitted. Students are also not permitted to “split” assignments. (For example: Student #1 does the first half and student #2 does the second half and then answers are exchanged.)
Cooperative Assignments:
Each student is individually responsible for being an active participant in any group work. Individual grades will be assigned based on the teacher’s observations and any other criteria developed by the teacher for the assignment.
Research:
Each student is responsible for doing his/her own research, reflection, and writing. Failure to credit use (both intentional and unintentional) of somebody else’s words or ideas is plagiarism. Copying the work of another and calling it one’s own is plagiarism. Failing to properly cite sources is also plagiarism. This is why citations and a works cited page or bibliography page are required for all research projects.
If a student knowingly goes against this standard, the following rules will apply:
1st Offense:
• Referral to administrator
• Teacher contacts parent to discuss what constitutes academic dishonesty/plagiarism and the seriousness of the offense
• Teacher conferences with the student to discuss what constitutes academic dishonesty/plagiarism and the seriousness of the offense
• “0” on the assignment
2nd Offense:
• “0” on assignment
• Conference with parent, student, teacher and administrator.
• 1-day suspension
3rd Offense:
• “0” on assignment
• Conference with student, parent, and administrator
• If a magnet school student, possible recommendation to rescind magnet status
• 2-day suspension
TutoringServices
Tutoring serviceforstudentsmaybearranged throughtheclassroomteacher,theInstructional TeacherLeader,theCASCoordinator,theNational Honor Society,oracounselor.
Programs, Clubs and Athletics
Extracurricular clubs
ListingaccurateasofJuly2014
Club/Activity / SponsorA Cappella Chorus, After-School Chorus / TBD
African American CAS Council / Dr. Griffin
African American Student Union / TBD
Allderdice Friends / Mrs. Graham
Allies (gender issue forum) / Mrs. Bienkowski
Amnesty International / Ms. Henze
Cheerleaders / TBD
Color Guard / Mr. Lee
Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band / Mr. Lee
Dragonbreath (journal of the creative arts) / Dr. Slifkin
Debate Team / Ms Giarrusso
Eye Opener (current events bulletin) / Mr. Long
The Foreword (newspaper) / Mr. Parker
French Club / Dr. Ghogomu
Gaming Club / TBD
International Club / Dr. Ghogomu
Japan Culture Club / Dr. de Valdivia
Junior Engineering & Technical Society / Mrs. Lindenfelser
The Kendama Club / Mr. Parker
Key Club / Mrs. Genter
Leadership Club / Mrs. Levenson
Math League / Britton and Slosky
Mock Trial / Ms. Davies
Music Club / Mr. Lee
Muslim Student Association / Ms. Froncek
National Honor Society / Mrs. Monroe
Orchestra / Mr. Lee
Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science / Ms. Foster
Science Bowl / Lindenfelser/Milcic
Science Olympiad / Mr. Laurenson
Ski Club / Ms. Henze/Ms. Dreger
Skill USA / Mr. Coccari
Spring Musical / Mr. Straussman
Steel Dragons Robotics Club / Mr. Ziegler
Student Hunger Action Coalition / Ms. Henze
Students Taking Action Now / Mr. Straussman
Student United Nations Club / Dr. Ghogomu
Ultimate Frisbee / TBD
World Quest / Mrs. Levenson
Yearbook / Ms. Patella
Sports
Athletic Directors / SeasonJerry Haslett / Winter and Spring
Buddy Valinsky / Fall
FALL SPORTS / Coach
Crew (Boys/Girls) / Mr. A.J. Smith
Co-Ed Cross Country / Mr. Flynn
Football / Mr. Haslett
Golf / Mr. Schaltenbrand
Soccer Boys / Mr. Bellin
Soccer Girls / Ms. Tokarski
Tennis (Girls) / Mr. Lattimore
Volleyball (Girls) / TBD
Field Hockey (Girls) / Ms. Fireman
WINTER SPORTS / Coach
Basketball Boys / Mr. Valinsky
Basketball Girls / Mr. Walchesky
Ice Hockey (Co-Ed) / Ms. Jessi Baker
Swimming Boys / Mrs. Withers
Swimming Girls / Ms. Quigley
Co-Ed Wrestling / Mr. Shaw
SPRING SPORTS / Coach
Baseball (Boys) / Mr. Askin
Co-Ed Crew / Mr. A.J. Smith
Lacrosse (Girls) / Ms. Friel
Lacrosse (Boys) / Mr. Labovick
Softball / Mr. Walchesky
Tennis (Boys) / Mr. Goldman
Track Boys / Mr. Flynn
Track Girls / Mr. Meddings
Volleyball (Boys) / TBD
Ultimate Frisbee / Mr. Vallozzi
Programs, Clubs and Athletics
Practiceformost fallsportsbeginsAugust 11,2014. Anyone interestedinjoiningateamisencouraged
toattendpreseasonpractice.Callthemain officefor practice times andlocationsat412.422.4800. Ifyou cannotattend,contactthecoachatthebeginning
oftheschool year. Informationcan alsobeprovided throughtheAthleticDirector at412.422.4851.
Athleticeligibility
Tomaintaineligibilityforanathletic team,youmust meetthefollowingrequirements foreachmarking period priortotheseasoninquestion.
• Receive5ormore marksofCorbetteroneach reportcard. Forthe2ndand4threportperiods, thesemestergradeisthe gradethatcounts.
PhysicalEducationgradedoesnotcount asoneof the5Cs.
• Maintaina2.0orbetterQPAforthemarkingperiod orthesemester.PhysicalEducationisusedinthe figuringofthe2.0average.
• Astudentwhohasbeenabsentfromschoolfor sevenormoredaysduringa gradeperiodwillnot beeligibletoparticipateinathleticsfora20day period.Afterthe20dayperiodhasbeenserved, thestudentmaybereinstatedifhe/shehasmissed fewerthanthree daysduringtheineligibilityperiod. Duringareportperiod,whenastudenthasthree butfewerthansevenabsences,theprincipalmust signawaivertogranteligibility.
• Astudentmustnotaccruemorethansixabsences duringa gradeperiod.
*Coaches notedare notPittsburghAllderdiceHigh Schoolfacultymembers.Pleasecontactthem throughAthleticDirector’s officeat412.422.4851.
Physical Education
Studentsmust takefourP.E. classesduring theirhigh schoolexperience.
Theschooldoesnotsellorprovide gym clothes;therefore,itistheresponsibilityofeach studenttoprovidetheirown.
Putonlyclothes and booksinlockers,removelockat theend ofeachclassperiod.Studentssupply theirownlocks. Theschool willnotberesponsibleforthe loss ofstudentproperty.Donotplacemoney oranyvaluables ingymlockers.
Swimming
Allstudentsscheduledforphysicaleducation must take swimmingunlessexcusedformedicalreasons. Theonlyexcusethatcan beacceptedmust bea signeddocument fromaphysician.
Codeof Student conduct
Thefollowinglistofrules hasbeenset bytheSchool DistrictofPittsburgh.Violationofanyone ofthese rules carrieswithitanautomaticdisciplinaryaction and manyalsocarrylegalconsequences.Please becomefamiliarwitheachruletoavoid beinginviolation.Theserules areoutlinedfurther intheCode ofStudentConduct,includedinthewelcomepacket, and mustbeadheredto.
• Disruptionofschool.
• Damage,destructionortheftofschoolproperty.
• Damage,destructionortheftofprivateproperty.
• Assaultonaschoolemployee.
• Assaultonastudentorotherpersonnotemployed bytheschool.
• Weapons.
• Drugsincluding,butnotlimitedtoalcohol, amphetamines,barbiturates,anyformof
cocaine,hallucinogens,designerdrugs, marijuana ornarcotics.
• Repeatedschoolviolations.
• Unauthorizedpresenceonschoolgrounds.
• Tobaccouse.
• Possessionofcellphones,pagers,lasers,radios, CDsorother electronicortelecommunication devices.
• Academicdishonesty.
• Sexualharassment.
• Misuseofcomputers/computer networks.
• Undesirablegroup activity.
• Fighting.
Detention
Studentsmaybeassigneddetentionforminor infractions.Studentswhofailtoreporttodetentionare referredtoadministratorsforadministrativeaction.
Exclusion from School
Schooladministratorshavetheauthority tosuspend studentsforupto10schooldaysperincident. Exclusionsbeyond10schooldaysare calledexpulsions and requireformalboardhearings. PleaseseetheCodeofStudentConductfor
detailedinformation.
In-house Suspensions
Studentsreferredtoadministratorsforminor classroomorschoolinfractionsmaybeassignedto In-HouseSuspensionwhere theywillspendtheday doing theirclassroomassignments.
Out-of-School Suspensions
Short-termsuspensions,10daysorless,are emergencymeasureswhichpermit theschooldistrict tosuspendastudentfromschoolbecauseofamajor disciplinarysituation.Theirpurposesare:
• Topermitathoroughstudyoffactorscontributingto thestudent’spoorjudgment.
• Toenforcethelimitsofpoorbehavior.
• Todeterminewhetherornotastudentmayneed specialresourcesthathasnotbeenpreviously employed.
Disciplinary notification for Parents
• AssistantPrincipalswillcalltheparentsassoonas possibletoinformthem oftheruleviolationandthe datesofsuspension.
• Aninformalhearingdate maybe setupatthetime ofthe phonecontact.
• Awrittennotificationwillbemailedtothemailing addressonrecord.
Complete information relative to school exclusion is available in the student copy of the Code of Student Conduct