Belle Vernon Area Middle School – 7th Grade Orientation

Welcome Students & Parents/Guardians!

Welcome to Belle Vernon Area Middle School!

· Principal’s Message –Mr. Gregory Zborovancik-AKA—Mr. Z

· 2013-2014 School Theme

Our School, Our Community

Food ServiceBreakfast-7:25-7:50

Cost; reduced-.30-1.00lunch-.40-2.304 lunch periods

10:2611:1211:5812:44

Any questions, please contact:Mr. Monte Maugle –Supervisor of Food Services-ext-1107

Food Service

· Student ID

· BVA web-site for lunch account and menu

www.bellevernonarea.net

Bus Schedules· All bus schedules are available for

view on Edline.net

· No Edline account? Please call the bus garage at 724.808.2500, ext. 7111 and ask for Mr. Dave Bashada, Transportation Supervisor.

Bus Behavior· Good behavior is expected

on the bus.

· All buses have cameras.

· Misbehavior could result in removal from the bus and after school detention.

Health Office Concerns:· Update medical condition/

hospitalizations.  · Medication· Immunization· Dental Exams· Standing Orders (Student

Agenda)· Texting an Illness· Emergency Cards

WHAT IF MY CHILD NEEDS MEDICINE?

* ALL MEDICINES REQUIRE A FORM AND ARE ADMINISTERED BY OUR SCHOOL NURSE, MRS. JENNIFER MARTIN IN THE HEALTH SUITE NEXT TO THE MAIN OFFICE.

S.A.P.Student Assistance

Program Identifying issues

that cause barriers to student learning and success, and even identifying substance abuse.

Lori Vivio

Community Drug Elimination Task Force

• Overview and Awareness• Illicit Drugs, i.e. Rx Drugs• How/Where to Seek Help• Other Resources

Student Agenda Attendance/Tardiness

· Written excuse to be turned in within 3 days after absence.

· Arrive at school/in homeroom after 7:55 a.m. = Tardy

· School Dismissal – 2:55 p.m.· After School Detention – 3:15 – 4:15

·Dress Code ·Book Bag Policy·Weapons Policy·Fighting – ZERO

Tolerance

Student AgendaPolicies & Procedures

Student Agenda Policies & Procedures

·Harassment Policy·Cell phones & Electronic

Equipment·Bus Behavior

School Messenger· Please update

your personal contact information if you are not receiving Absentee and/or School Closing Calls

· Office of Child Accounting

· Luann Russell· Extension 1108

Belle Vernon Area Middle School

PSSA Results.

Grade 8=89.75% Math

75% Reading

67.5% Science

Grade 7=83.5% Math

70.3% Reading.

No Child Left Behind

Welcome – Mrs. Hassinger

· Prepare you for HS

· Friends change· Calls from Mrs.

Hassinger are not always bad

When you get your schedules

· Homerooms on schedule.

· Schedules available today.

· Use Your Agenda book to add your schedule.

101 105106

107 108

12 Period Day · Locker Exchange

after period;· 4-4/5· 8-8/9· Prior to end of the

day Homeroom

7:25-7:50Breakfast

7:25-7:50Breakfast

7:25-7:50Breakfast

7:25-7:50Breakfast

Tardy bell 7:50

7:55-8:08-Seminar/ HR/SSR/Study Is

7:55-8:08-Seminar/ HR/SSR/Study Is

7:55-8:08-Seminar/ HR/SSR/Study Is

7:55-8:08-Seminar/ HR/SSR/Study Is

Period HR-ETC.....

8:12-8:54 8:12-8:54 8:12-8:54 8:12-8:54 Period 1

8:58-9:40 8:58-9:40 8:58-9:40 8:58-9:40 Period 2

9:44-10:26 9:44-10:26 9:44-10:26 9:44-10:26 Period 3

10:26-10:56 L4

10:30-11:12 10:30-11:12 10:30-11:12 Period 4-4/5

11:00-11:42 11:12-11:42 L6

11:16-11:58 11:16-11:58 Period 6-6/7

11:46-12:28 11:46-12:28 11:58-12:28 L8

12:02-12:44Period 8-8/9

12:32-1:14 12:32-1:14 12:32-1:14 12:44-1:14 L10

Period 10-9/10

1:18-2:00 1:18-2:00 1:18-2:00 1:18-2:00 Period 11

2:04-2:46 2:04-2:46 2:04-2:46 2:04-2:46 Period 12

2:50-2:55 2:50-2:55 2:50-2:55 2:50-2:55 Homeroom

PSSA Testing Dates

Study Island Testing Dates· All 7th, and 8th grade students take the

tests.· Measures academic ability in math,

reading and writing.· Baseline Test–September 9th-13th,2013· 2nd Test – December 9th-13th ,2014· 3rd Test – May 5th-9th ,2014

Student Handbook· Parent/guardians please read

and sign the Student Handbook, Internet Usage Policy, Nurse’s Standing Orders

· Replacement cost of Student Handbook - $10.00

Points of Interest· Grades and

Grading Scale· Emergency

Cards· Locks for Lockers

WHERE DO I PICK UP MY CHILD FOR EARLY DISMISSAL?

1. SEND A NOTE WITH YOUR CHILD TO BE GIVEN TO SECRETARY IN MAIN OFFICE.

2. SIGN YOUR CHILD OUT IN THE MAIN OFFICE.

3. DISMISSALS ARE DISCOURAGED. WHEN STUDENTS ARE OUT OF CLASS, THEY MISS VALUABLE INSTRUCTION.

How can I get in touch with my child’s teacher?

1. E-mail – listed on school web page.2. Voice mail – call Main Office and ask for voice mail.3. Leave message at the main office in teachers mail box.4. Set conference appointments through secretary in main office

School web page – www.bellevernonarea.net School phone – 724-808-2500, Ext. 3500

Student Council Sponsor:

September 6th

or 20th October 25th

December 13th

February 14th

Dances

Schoolwires, Edlinewww.bellevernonarea.net

FundraisersOctober Kickoff!

OPEN HOUSE

·6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Parent/Teacher Conference Night

November 12th

February 18th

Have an Enjoyable &

Successful Year· Feel free to contact me at anytime

at 724 808-2500, ext.3500

· E-mail at greg.zborovancik@bellevernonarea.net

Let’s Have a Great Year!