•Annville-Cleona Secondary School• New Student Orientation

Please pick up handouts as you enter.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

7:00 PM in Secondary School CafeteriaDistrict Mission: “We are collaborative 21st Century learners developing the diverse talents, abilities, and values of our students to prepare for successful lives as contributing responsible citizens.”

Introductions/Welcome

ADMINISTRATION: 867-7700

Mr. David Wright, High School Principal

Mrs. Rachel Sprouse, Assistant Principal

Mr. Thomas Long, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal

COUNSELORS: 867-7700, option 4 or extension 4954

Mrs. Andrea Irvin, Middle School Counselor (7 & 8)

Mrs. Laura Brooks, High School Counselor (A-K)

Mr. Bryan McWatters, High School Counselor (L-Z)

Mrs. Maureen Long, Counselors’ Secretary

Agenda

1. Introductions/Welcome2. Guests3. A-C’s Middle School Program4. A-C’s High School Program5. A-C Athletics6. Building Tours

Meet…

Mrs. Ester Zechman– Music Booster Club President and Cross Country Club President

Mrs. Kelly Flowers - CTC

Mrs. Becky Hearsey, Academic Boosters

Student Arrival/Dismissal

Doors open at 7:05 A.M.

1st Period: 7:40 AM (HS), 7:30 AM (MS)

General Attendance Information Direct Line to Mrs. Shanaman: 867-7700 option 1

Students dismissed at 2:30 P.M.

Entrances/Exits Walkers: Auditorium & Gymnasium Entrances, Bus

Entrance Student Drop-off: Gymnasium Entrance Bus Students: Bus Entrance

MS Schedule

9 Period Day 7th Grade Lunch

Period 4, preceded by 10-minute flex time

8th Grade Lunch Period 7, preceded by

10-minute flex time

Middle School Enrichment

Period 9

Period 1: 7:30 – 8:24

Period 2: 8:27 – 9:10

Period 3: 9:13 – 9:56

Period 4: 9:59 – 10:42

Period 5: 10:45 – 11:28

Period 6: 11:31 – 12:15

Period 7: 12:18 – 1:00

Period 8: 1:03 – 1:45

Period 9: 1:48 – 2:30

HS Schedule

8 Period Day No 5th Period Period 6:

A, B, C A, B, C A, B, C

Middle School Curriculum Pathway

7th Grade CoresEnglish 7 (Mrs. Adams)

PreAlgebra or Algebra I (Mrs. Fulkerson)

Social Studies 7 (Ms. Tillman)

Earth & Space Science (Mr. Simon)

Math Lab (Mrs. Felty)

Reading Lab (Mrs. Heller)

7th Grade Creative ArtsHealth and Physical Education (Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Sutcliffe, and Mr. Lelek)

Computer Applications (Mrs. Rothstein)

Music 7 (Miss Strouse)

FCS 7 (Mrs. Zerman)

Technology (Mr. Perkowski)

8th Grade CoresEnglish 7 (Mrs. Phelps)

Algebra IA, Algebra I, Geometry (Mr. Shyda)

American History I (Mr. Miller)

Physical Science (Mr. Yeany)

Math Lab (Mrs. Felty)

Reading Lab (Mrs. Heller)

8th Grade Creative ArtsHealth and Physical Education (Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Sutcliffe, and Mr. Lelek)

Computer Applications (Mrs. Rothstein)

Art 8 (Mrs. Flemming)

FCS 8 (Miss Kreider)

Agriculture (Mr. Gettle)

Middle School Curriculum Pathway

9th Grade Course OfferingsRefer to page 8 in the 14-15 Curriculum Guide on www.acschools.org

9th Grade CoresCP English, Honors English 9 (Mrs. Brown)

Algebra IB, Algebra II (Mrs. Atkins); Geometry (Mr. Lamb); Algebra I (Mr. Gingrich)

American History II (Mr. Raudensky)

Life Science (Mr. Metzgar)

PE 9/10 (Mr. Lelek or Mrs. Smith)

Core Graduation Requirements

4 English 4 Math 4 Social Studies* 4 Science** 1 Physical Education

*Seniors attending a full or half day at the may be excused from Grade 12 Social Studies in order to fulfill CTC program requirements.**Beginning with the class of 2017, four Science credits will be required.

25 Total Credits Necessary for HS Graduation(College Prep and Academic Tech Prep)

.5 Health .5 Family & Consumer Science 1 Fine Arts 1 Technology Various Electives

Refer to page 5 in the 14-15 Curriculum Guide on www.acschools.org

Core Graduation Requirements Continued…

Students are REQUIRED to pass 3 core Keystone Exams in order to graduate – Biology, Algebra I, and Literature

Recent legislation mandated successful performance on these assessments

Class Standing

High School students must schedule a minimum of 6.5 credits in each of their 4 years.

Grade 9 to 10 Minimum 4 credits Grade 10 to 11 Minimum 11 credits Grade 11 to 12 Minimum 18 credits Grade 12 to Graduation Minimum 25 credits

Refer to page 6 in the 14-15 Curriculum Guide

Course Weighting / Class Rank

Weighted Courses: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language3-Level System 1.0, 1.2, 1.4 course weighting Refer to A-C Curriculum Guide for weightings

Class rank is determined at the end of each school year Exception made for senior year

(Valedictorian/Salutatorian)

Add/Drop Period

First two weeks of the school year. Add/Drop ends September 5th.

Page 20 in the Curriculum Guide.

Withdraw Fail (WF).

Food Services

Middle School Lunches: 7th Grade: 4th Period (10:12 – 10:42) 8th Grade: 7th Period (12:30 – 1:00)

High School Lunches: 6th Period - 10:45, 11:15, 11:45 (A, B, C Format)Cost: $2.10 student lunch; $1.20 breakfastFree and Reduced Lunch ApplicationsPIN System: New PINS issued this summer

Deposits into the safe inside cafeteria entrance (or online)Food Service Questions: Andrew Smith (amsmith@acschools.org)

www.acschools.org

Secondary School (Tab) Calendar Athletics Important

announcements PowerSchool Log-in Guidance Webpage Faculty websites

Parent Access to PowerSchool

Required: username and passwordCurrent grade informationCurrent attendance informationSelf registration for weekly updates

Where do I go for academic help?

Parents Contact teachers directly through PowerSchool (teacher e-mail addresses

are hot-linked) Talk to your student’s counselor Tutor Information from LVC: Contact Career Services (867-6237) Parent Conferences Talk to your teachers Homework Center (Tuesday-Thursday, 2:30pm-3:30pm in the library),

(excluding the first and third Wednesday of each month for staff meetings)

Use planner consistently Talk to our counselors Make a plan for success from “Day 1” and stick to it; avoid academic

situations that require you to “dig out”

Student Handbook

Outlines (a) students’ rights and responsibilities, (b) the AUP, and (c) Extracurricular Code of ConductSignature page enclosed (requires parent and student signatures) to be returned by Sept. 4, 2014.Passport Usage

Personal Electronic Devices and BYOD

Cell Phones

iPods/MP3s (one headphone)

Cameras Still Photography Video

When dressing for school, students shall NOT…Expose extra skin (ex. midriff)Expose undergarments on the outsideWear leggings, jeggings, yoga pants, stretch pants, pajama pantsWear hats/headwearWear sunglassesWear clothing that promotes drugs, alcohol, sex, violence, profanity, etc.Wear outerwear in the building (hats, jackets, etc.)

Dress CodeCommon Issues Length of skirts/shorts/shirt: fingertips, all the way

around. Straps: 3 fingers wide Hats: Not permitted. Logos: No drugs, alcohol, tobacco, weapons. Undergarments: Not visible.

Consequences Change of clothes from home or nurse Detention

Lockers:Students are assigned one lockerLockers are the property of Annville-Cleona School DistrictStudents are to maintain their locker in an orderly fashionStudents may not damage/deface their lockerCombo mechanism is built-in Changed annually Do notshare your

combination with anyone!

Do not rig it for easy opening

Educational Tours/Trips

Educational tours/trips are permitted Written request must be

submitted to secondary school office at least 5 days in advance of trip

Form is available from secondary school office or website

Administrative approval is required for absence to be excused

Avoid trips during benchmarking, PSSAs, and Keystones.

*Attendance

*Grades

*Discipline

Health Issues & Medication

Please see handout in packet for specifics.Medications must be registered with the nurse.Students may not be in possession of medication other than emergency response meds.

C.H.I.P.S.

CareHelpIntervention andPrevention for Students“Student Assistance” ProgramGoal: Identify and help to remove barriers to learningTeam is comprised of trained A-C staff members

C.H.I.P.S. Does NOT…

Diagnose student illnesses/addictionsProvide treatmentPerform “covert” operationsIgnore parents

C.H.I.P.S. DOES…

Assess internal referralsRefer for professional assessmentCoordinate community resources

Athletics and Activities Presentation

Mr. Thomas LongAthletic Director/ Assistant Principal

What sports are available for High School athletes in the FALL?

Football (JH)Girls’ TennisField Hockey (JH)GolfBoys & Girls Soccer

(JH) Cross Country (JH)Cheerleading

What sports are available for High School athletes in the WINTER?

Wrestling (JH)Boys & Girls

Basketball (JH)Cheerleading

What sports are available for High School athletes in the SPRING?

SoftballBaseballTrack and Field (JH)Boys’ Tennis

What are the requirements to participate in athletics at Annville-Cleona Secondary School?Physical (PIAA Form)Signatures from both the

participant and parent(s)/guardian(s) on necessary forms (cautionary statement, coach rules, and Code of Conduct)

Age EligibilityAcademic Eligibility (PIAA and

Annville-Cleona)

On what dates do athletic seasons begin?Fall Season Start: 8/11/14 JH Fall Sports Start: 8/18/14Winter Season Start: 11/17/14 JH Winter Sports Start: 11/17/14Spring Season Start: 3/2/15 JH Spring Sports Start: 3/9/15

Where can I find more information about Athletics?

From the school’s home-page www.acschools.orgSelect Athletics tabAthletic schedules and formsSpecific team information

High School Clubs/Activities

Student Council Art / Spanish / French / Math Clubs Musicals Newspaper / Yearbook Quiz Bowl FCCLA / FFA THON – Four Diamonds Honor Society Marching Band / Color Guard

Middle School Clubs / Activities

Memory Book (Yearbook) Middle School Quiz Bowl Spanish Club FFA Student Council Junior Honor Society Mini-THON

Call if you have questions:

Guidance Office: 867-7700, option 4, or extension 4954 Mrs. Laura Brooks, High School Counselor (A-K) Mr. Bryan McWatters, High School Counselor (L-Z) Mrs. Andrea Irvin, Middle School COunselor Mrs. Maureen Long, Counselors’ Secretary

Administration: 867-7700 Mr. David Wright, Principal Mrs. Rachel Sprouse, Assistant Principal Mr. Thomas Long, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal

E-mail firstinitiallastname@acschools.org

LCCTC Presentation

Lebanon County Career and Technology Center

• School CounselorsMrs. Kelly FlowersMrs. Darla Gettle

Building Tours

Current Students are available to answer questions during your tour of the building.