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Welcome HHS Class of 2019!Welcome HHS Class of 2019!

September - 2015September - 2015

Haverford High School

200 Mill Road

Havertown, Pennsylvania 19083

Haverford High School

200 Mill Road

Havertown, Pennsylvania 19083

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IntroductionsIntroductions

oDr. Maureen Reusche – Superintendent

oDr. Jeff Nesbitt – Principal

oDr. Steve Quinn– Assistant Principal o (Class of 2019)

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High SchoolHigh School

• Adolescence – the transition to young adults– Academics– Support– Communication– Health and Wellness– Freedom and Responsibility– Finding your place

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) or year long (Algebra and Biology).

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2015-2016 Progress Reporting

2015-2016 Progress Reporting

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

• Report cards:

October 31, 2015 End of Qtr 1January 23, 2016 End of Qtr 2March 27, 2016 End of Qtr 3June 12, 2016 End of Qtr 4

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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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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      

Important GradesImportant Grades

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Final Exam

Final Grade

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

11-12 S2

11SS0300

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AMERICAN

HISTORY (H)

1.000 A . A . . A+ A

11-12 YR

11MA042

01

AP CALCULUS AB

2.000 C B A- A- A- A-

11-12 S1

11WL045

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AP SPANIS

H LANGU

AGE

1.000 B _ A A- A+ . .

11-12 S1

11SC0310

1BIOLOG

Y (H)1.000 A- _ A- A- A- . .

11-12 YR

11MI0999

8COUNSELOR

0.000 _ _ _ _ _ _ _

11-12 S2

11EN030

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ENGLISH 11 (H)

1.000 B+ . A . . A A

11-12 YR

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GENERAL

PSYCHOLOGY

1.000 . . A . . . .

Important GradesImportant Grades

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Keystone ExamsKeystone Exams

• The Keystone exams are now a graduation requirement for the class of 2017 and beyond. We are constantly learning more details about these exams.

• Students in 9th grade taking Algebra I. English will be taken in 10th grade and Biology will be required to take a Keystone exam at the end of their course.

• Students who are not successful on the Keystone exam will be expected to take remediation. Students will be expected to take the Keystone exam again.

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Keystone ScoresKeystone Scores

Students in class of 2017 and 2018 may not have tested in all subject areas.

AP ScoresAP Scores

• 2014-2015

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Score 5 4 3 2 1 Total

Number 128 159 195 78 26 586

Percent 22 27 33 13 4 100

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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 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 all 4 years, starting in 9th grade

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CommunicationCommunication• Main Office

WebsiteWebsite

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

– Naviance

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

– PTSA Meeting• October 12, 2015 Room 115 @ 7 PM

– Back to School Night• September 16, 2015 @ 7 PM• February 3, 2016 @ 7:30 PM

– Course Information Night/ Back to School Night

• February 3, 2016 @ 6:30 PM

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Discipline Issues Typical of Ninth Graders

Discipline Issues Typical of Ninth Graders

• Attendance– Class and School

• Conflicts– Between Students

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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.

Cafeteria RulesCafeteria Rules

• Please clean up your area after eating

• Do not throw anything• Be polite and courteous to other

students and cafeteria workers

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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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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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TechnologyTechnology1. http://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/hhs/site/default.asp

More information in the student newsletter. 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/Twitter/Instagram –

The social network your children are using.

Yes, you should sign up for Facebook/Twitter or any social network your child utilizes. This service was once just for college students, but today it’s for everyone. Parents need to be part of this world.

• #2. “Friend”or “follow” your kids.

• #3. Review your kids’ profile pages.

• #4. Review who is “friends” or who is following your kids.

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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.

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.

Health InformationHealth Information

• Concussions– Brain injury that is serious and can

impact your ability to do schoolwork• Warning Signs

– Headache or pressure Hazy, Foggy– Nausea or vomiting Difficult paying attention– Balance problems Memory Problems– Dizziness Confusion– Double Vision– Bothered by Light

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Health InformationHealth Information

• Sudden Cardiac Arrest– When the heart stops beating, suddenly and

unexpectedly• Warning Signs

– Dizziness fatigue– Lightheadedness weakness– Shortness of breath nausea– Difficulty breathing vomiting– Racing heart chest pain– Fainting

• If in doubt, drop out and report to the nurse• All medications must be administered by the

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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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First Day of School First Day of School

• Transition Day

• School Photos

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Thank YouThank You

Have A Great Year!GO FORDS!

Have A Great Year!GO FORDS!