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AREA HIGH SCHOOL
500 Broad Street
Selinsgrove, PA 17870-1600
www.seal-pa.org
Phone: (570) 374-1144 FAX: (570) 372-2240
Brian C. Parise, Principal Paul Roman, Jr., Assistant Principal
Student Handbook &
Curriculum Guide 2016-2017
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ALMA MATER
Hail Alma Mater – Our cherished mother.
Hail to thy glorious name! May it have wide fame.
God grant that we be – of your past worthy
And that in future years – you may have no peers.
By Harold W. Follmer, Jr., Class of 1942
SELINSGROVE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
MISSION STATEMENT
The Selinsgrove Area School District is committed to providing quality education for life-long learning.
SELINSGROVE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Shared Values
· We believe all students can learn and succeed given appropriate standards-based curriculum and research-based instruction.
· We believe staff and physical facilities should provide a supportive, safe, and secure environment in which to learn.
· We believe each student is unique and the educational experience should encourage and develop creativity and imagination.
· We believe educational excellence must be supported by continuous evaluation of facilities and resources, effective instructional practices, and competent use of technology.
· We believe education is a life-long pursuit and students must be equipped with the skills for success to meet the challenges of an ever-changing global society.
· We believe in dedication to excellence and high academic expectations while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
· We believe academic excellence is achieved through quality instruction supported by continuous, focused staff development which models life-long learning.
· We believe education should promote character development, ethical behavior, and a positive self-image leading to being responsible citizens.
· We believe effective leadership at all levels is essential to the success of our educational program.
· We believe encouragement and support of innovation, flexibility, and creativity is necessary in order to successfully adapt to change.
· We believe that the school, students, family, and community should have shared responsibility and shared decision-making in the educational process through collaboration and communication.
· We believe excellence in all areas is identifiable, measurable, achievable, and worthy of pursuit.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
President – Larry D. Augustine
Vice President – Roger W. Sheesley
Secretary – Todd A. Shimko
Larry D. Augustine 23 Meadowbrook Drive
Selinsgrove PA 17870
Thomas A. Badman 444 River Road
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
Mary E. Bannon 411 W. Snyder Street
Selinsgrove PA 17870
William L. Bechtel, Jr. 155 Log Cabin Lane
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
Robert M. Klingler Jr 661 Lenig Road
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
John Molitoris PO Box 303, 78 Peach Orchard Road
Freeburg, PA 17827
Andrew Paladino 743 White Top Road
Middleburg, PA 17842
Roger W. Sheesley 156 Shaffer Hill Road
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
Todd A. Shimko 2 Mountain Drive
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
District Superintendent Chad Cohrs
Assistant Superintendent Elaine Sautner
Business Manager Jeffrey Hummel
Solicitor Carl P. Beard, Jr.
Andrews & Beard
3366 Lynwood Drive, Altoona, PA 16602
SELINSGROVE AREA HIGH SCHOOL
PHILOSOPHY/MISSION STATEMENT
Selinsgrove Area High School places the student at the center of its program of studies to nurture and enable lifelong learning. There will be regular assessment of our achievement of the philosophy/mission to ensure that the learning environment adequately prepares the student for a constantly and rapidly changing world.
Vision
We envision the Selinsgrove Area School District to be a premier, exemplary student-centered organization where everyone shares the commitment to the education and development of each student. Our graduates will be problem solvers, critical thinkers, self-directed learners, effective communicators, collaborative workers, quality employees, proficient users of technology, and contributing members of a global society.
Selinsgrove Area High School places the student at the center of its program of studies to nurture and enable lifelong learning. There will be regular assessment of our achievement of the philosophy/mission to ensure that the learning environment adequately prepares the student for a constantly and rapidly changing world.
GOALS
Ø To focus on the individual student’s capabilities, needs and achievement.
Ø To provide a flexible program of studies which will encourage each student to perform successfully at a level corresponding to his or her ability.
Ø To create a learning environment that facilitates and enhances learning and teaching.
Ø To cultivate physical, emotional and mental health.
Ø To develop within the student a sense of responsibility for oneself and a positive attitude toward self, others and toward the environment.
Ø To instill within the student the fundamental knowledge, skills and appreciation of communication, calculation, scientific investigation, the arts and technological literacy necessary to pursue a successful and fulfilling career path and to become an active productive member of modern society respecting the past and building for the future.
Ø To insist that the student demonstrate what he or she has learned in authentic products, appropriate processes and monitored progress.
Ø To promote within the student the aspiration to construct for himself or herself a meaningful life in the realms of socialization, education, work, recreation, emotion and reflection.
Ø To encourage analytic, independent thinking and ethical decision-making.
Ø To engage the student in democratic citizenship recognizing the rights and responsibilities of the individual in the modern and diverse world.
Approved by the Board of Education
October 21, 1996
ACCREDITATION
Middle States Association of College and Secondary Schools
The Pennsylvania State Department of Education
HIGH SCHOOL
CONTACT INFORMATION
Doak, Niki Principal’s Secretary 372-2235
Inch, Elsie Main Office Secretary 372-2233
Moyer, Sarah Clerical Assistant 372-2234
Hoffman, Kelly Guidance Secretary 372-2237
Briskey, Margaret Nurse 372-2246
Cafeteria 372-2238
HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Brian C. Parise Principal
Paul Roman, Jr. Assistant Principal
HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY
Arnold, Julia Special Services
Aument, John Tech Ed
Aurand, Lynn Guidance P – Z
Bastian, Joan Spanish
Beiler, Brent Mathematics
Bollinger, Rebecca English
Brubaker, Thera Math/Gifted
Bunting-Specht, Brittany French
Burns, Kaitlyn Art
Catherman, Brian PE, AD
Cook, Cheri Mathematics
Dively, Justin Psychologist
Doak, Brieanne English
Feidt, Stefanie German
Frake, Daniel Business/Technology
Frantz, Shannon English
Fry, Valerie Agricultural Ed
Gessel, Damian English
Hayes, Barb Psychologist
Heiser, Jason Social Studies
Hepner, Tracy Science
Huber, Allison Social Studies
Jarrett, Jonathan Tech Ed
Kerstetter, Stephanie Science
Knitter, Laurie Librarian
Krepps, Patrick Science
Lehman, Matthew Hybrid
Longacre, Joyce Special Services
Lopez, Kayla English
Lupolt, Chris Guidance A – G
Martin, Seth PE
Miller, Clinton Science
Moser, Kerry Special Services
Moyer, Raymond Mathematics
Mudrock, Michelle Special Services
Myers, Todd English
Newberry, Tammy PE
Nobre da Veiga, Cristi Art
Pancher, Maria Spanish
Piermattei, Mark Special Services
Robbins, Katrina Science
Robinson-Roush, Taylor Social Studies
Roush, James Science
Rumberger, Kara PE
Schmitt, Joe Mathematics
Shaffer, Jennifer Family/Consumer
Smith, Edward Music/Band
Stebila, Michael Business/Technology
Swineford, Curtis Agricultural Ed
Switala, William Social Studies
Tressler, Ben Mathematics
Tyler, Jennifer Special Services
Tyler, Richard Alt Ed
Ulsh, Rachel Music/Choral
Underhill, Stephanie Mathematics
Walters-Zimmerman, Truly Social Studies
Whary, Ashley Special Services
Whyne, Robert Guidance H - O
Yevics, Bethanie Business/Technology
Decker, Erick Tech Services
SELINSGROVE HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The Selinsgrove High School Calendar of Events can be accessed at www.seal-pa.org. The High School calendar will keep you up to date with sporting events (places, dates & times as well as cancellations due to inclement weather), School Events and Vacation/Holiday Breaks.
2016 –2017 SCHOOL CALENDAR
August 22 – 24, 2016 Professional Development Days
August 25, 2016 ….……………………Opening Day of School - Full Session
September 2, 2016 Act 80 Day – No School
September 5, 2016 …………………………....Labor Day Holiday- No School
October 10, 2016 …………………………………..... Act 80 Day – No School
November 7, 2016 Act 80 Day – No School
November 23 - 28, 2016……...…………….... Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 29, 2016...... …….……………………...No School – Make Up Day 1
December 23, 2016 – January 2, 2017………………Winter Break – No School
January 16, 2017 Act 80 Day – No School
February 17, 2017 No School - Make up day 2
February 20, 2017 Presidents’ Holiday – No School
March 13, 2017 No School
April 13, 2017 No School – Make up day 3
April 14 – 17, 2017 …..…………………………...….Spring Break - No School
April 18, 2017...……………………..…………… No School – Make Up Day 4
May 29, 2017 ……….……………..…………….… Memorial Day - No School
May 31, 2017 ……….……………..……………….… High School Graduation
June 1, 2017 Last Day of School – Early Dismissal
June 2, 2017...……………………………………..…………… Make Up Day 5
June 5, 2017 Professional Development Day
MARKING PERIODS & INTERIM PROGRESS REPORTS
2016 -2017
September 27, 2016 Interim Progress Report
October 27, 2016 End of First Marking Period
November 4, 2016 Report Card Distribution
December 5, 2016 Interim Progress Report
January 16, 2017 End of Second Marking Period/First Semester
January 20, 2017 Report Card Distribution
February 15, 2017 Interim Progress Report
March 22, 2017 End of Third Marking Period
March 30, 2017 Report Card Distribution
May 2, 2017 Interim Progress Report
June 1, 2017 Last Day of School/Report Card Distribution
REPORT CARDS WILL BE HANDED OUT TO STUDENTS ON THE
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL. Students not in attendance that day may pick the
report card up in the High School office beginning June 2.
HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE
DAILY SCHEDULE
Period length8:15 / Warning Bell
8:20 – 9:44 / Period 1 / 84
9:48 – 11:09 / Period 2 / 81
11:09 – 12:15 / LUNCH / 66
12:19 – 1:40 / Period 3 / 81
1:44 – 3:05 / Period 4 / 87
AM ONE HOUR DELAY/ASSEMBLY
For assemblies – students will report to period 1 for
Attendance then start the assembly.
Period length8:15 / Warning Bell
8:20 – 9:23 / Delay/Assembly / 63
9:23 – 10:29 / Period 1 / 66
10:33 – 11:39 / Period 2 / 66
11:39 – 12:45 / LUNCH / 66
12:49 – 1:55 / Period 3 / 66
1:59 – 3:05 / Period 4 / 66
PM ONE HOUR ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE
Period length8:15 / Warning Bell
8:20 - 9:29 / Period 1 / 69
9:33 – 10:39 / Period 2 / 66
10:43 – 11:49 / Period 3 / 66
11:49 – 12:55 / LUNCH / 66
12:59 – 2:05 / Period 4 / 66
2:05 – 3:05 / Assembly / 60
TWO HOUR DELAY SCHEDULE
Period length10:15 / Warning Bell
10:20 – 11:14 / Period 1 / 54
11:18 – 12:09 / Period 2 / 51
12:09 – 1:15 / LUNCH / 66
1:19 – 2:10 / Period 3 / 51
2:04 – 3:05 / Period 4 / 51
CLASS OFFICERS
In the spring, each class elects its class officers for the following year. Class
advisors should be taken into the confidence of all class committees and members.
Each class has definite projects scheduled throughout the school term.
2016 - 2017 HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OFFICERS
FRESHMAN CLASS
President……………………………………………………
Vice President………………………………………………
Secretary……………………………………………………
Treasurer……………………………………….…………..
Historian……………………………………………………
Advisors……..……………….………………….……..……..…… Todd Myers
SOPHOMORE CLASS
President Zachary Hicks
Vice President Marley Sprenkle
Secretary Jasmine Elsasser
Treasurer Hannah Davis
Historian
Advisor Allison Huber
JUNIOR CLASS
Co-President Raechael Kelly and Ethan Muller
Vice President Patrick O’Malley
Secretary Hannah Swineford
Treasurer Gaven Kratzer
Historian Irene Guo
Prom Committee Chair ……………………………………....
Advisor Kayla Lopez
SENIOR CLASS
Co-President Sarah Arbogast and Lexi Hoffman
Vice President Emily Johnson
Secretary Savannah Foor
Treasurer Isabella Moles
Historian Paige Hepner
Advisor Taylor Robinson Roush
STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS
President Ashley Blair
Vice President Emily Johnson
Secretary Cassidy Stumpf
Treasurer Evan Gaugler
Historian Kirsten Scholl
Advisor Jason Heiser and Kayla Lopez
ATTENDANCE
ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL
Rooms will be opened at 8:10 AM. Students who have excuses or other items of business to transact in the main office should report there between 8:10 and 8:20. Students who arrive to their homeroom following the 8:20 am roll call bell will be considered tardy and must sign in at the main office. Students who fail to sign in may be assigned detention or suspension. Students arriving after the 8:20 am bell will need to use the main door on the front of the building, off the circle. Students will need to use the buzzer to “Buzz In” to the main office for admittance to the building.
TARDINESS
Any student arriving to school or class after the late bell is considered tardy. Upon accumulating three (3) tardies, the student will be assigned detention. For additional tardies, the student will be assigned additional detentions. If tardiness continues, suspension may be assigned. Unlawful tardy minutes will be accumulated and coded as days of unlawful absence if necessary.
EARLY DISMISSAL
Although the Board of Education has established a “Closed School Day,” we find that there are special circumstances that require a student to be excused before the end of the school day. Parents who wish to have their children excused must submit a note that states the name, grade, time of excuse, specific destination (name of doctor, etc.) and reason to be excused. The administrative staff may then grant permission, if the excuse is valid, the reason is an urgent one, and the number of excuses is not excessive. Appointment cards from doctors, dentists, etc., will be accepted. Students will be given forms that must be validated and returned to the office. NO PUPIL WILL BE PERMITTED TO LEAVE THE BUILDING WITHOUT MEETING THE PREVIOUSLY STATED REQUIREMENTS. Permission must be obtained between 8:10 and 8:20 AM.
After pupils have obtained permission in the office they must “sign out” when they leave and “sign in” when they return. Proper forms will be available at the counter in the office, and the following must be recorded: name, grade, time of departure, destination, and time of return.
Failure to follow the above procedures (sign in, sign out, receive permission from the office, return validated form, forged or fake excuses, etc.) will result in detention or suspension.
SCHOOL DAY
1. After arrival on school grounds, students shall not leave except upon permission by the Principal or Assistant Principal. Permission to leave the school will be granted in accordance with the statement under the heading “Early Dismissal” in the Handbook. Offenders of the above rules will be subject to the discipline code.