CLASS BELL SCHEDULES

Pioneer High School Staff Handbook

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1.1 CURRENT BELL SCHEDULES

CLASS BELL SCHEDULESSTART END

7:45 8:41

8:49 9:45

9:53 10:54

10:54 11:20

11:35 12:31

12:39 1:35

1:43 2:39

2:47 3:43

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7:45 8:33

8:40 9:28

9:35 10:23

10:30 11:18

11:18 11:48

11:55 12:43

12:50 1:38

1:44 2:39

2:46 3:34

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7:45 8:17

8:24 8:56

9:03 9:35

9:42 10:14

10:21 10:53

10:53 11:28

11:35 12:07

12:14 12:46

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Tuesday7:50 9:30

10:00 11:40

Wednesday7:50 9:30

10:00 11:40

Thursday7:50 9:30

10:00 11:40

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7:45 8:31

8:39 9:25

9:33 10:19

10:27 11:13

11:13 11:50

11:58 12:44

12:52 1:38

1:46 3:26

3:26 3:41

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CLUB DAY Wednesday, Every Other Fri

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EARLY RELEASE Early Release Day Only

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1.2 SCHOOL MAP



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L 1.1 OFFICE PROFESSIONALS

NAME OFFICE EMAIL PHONE EXT ROOM/

OFFICE

Angela Anderson Finance andersona 994-2132 38212 S117

Deborah Anglin Principals’ anglind 994-2126 38203 S100

Deidra Banks Records banksd 994-2133 38223 S120

Lynne Copeland Scheduling copelandl 994-2190 38242 S114

Dena Heighton General/Main heighton 994-2120 38200 General Office

Maureen Isaac Athletics isaacm 994-2151 38219 A128

Heidi Kerst Class – 9th & 11th kersth 994-2130 38216 C229

Ann McFall Class – 10th & 12th mcfall 994-2141 38211 C311

Kathleen Robenalt Book Depository/ Counseling robenalt 994-2135 38237

Book Depo

Dorothy Rollins Media Center rollins 994-2161 42161 LMC

1.2 PARA-PROFESSIONALS NAME POSITION EMAIL PHONE

Sara Blacksher Community Assistant blacksher 994-2158

Percy Brown Lead Community Assistant [email protected] 994-2173

Lawrence DeWolf Community Assistant

996-3210

Jeff Hilliard Community Assistant hillard 994-2185

Mysti Plummer Stage Manager/Theatre Guild Co-Director

plummer 994-2163

Troy Spurlock Community Assistant spurlock 994-2185

Greg Wolcott Community Assistant wolcottg 994-2163

TBD Career Center tbd 994-2116

1.3 SISS NAME POSITION EMAIL PHONE

Andrew Bayer Teacher Consultant/Special Education Department Chair bayer 994-8648

Amy Caragay Nurse caragay 994-2156

Lydell Carmichael Behavior Intervention Specialist l.carmichael.sr@

gmail.com 994-2150

Emily Sportsman School Psychologist sportsman 994-1736

Jonathan Stern School Social Worker sternj 994-2193



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1.4 DEPARTMENT CHAIR LISTING

DEPARTMENT FIRST LAST EMAIL PHONE

ROOM/

OFFICE English-Humanities

Don Packard packard 994-2158 C331

Phys. Ed. / Health Steve Rodriguez rodrigue 994-2173 Sm.

Gym

Fine Arts David Leach leachd 996-3210 B126

CTE & Business Deborah Kimball kimball 994-2185 C302/C303

Math Michele Macke macke 994-2163 C327

Science Steve Armstrong armstron 994-4394 D107

ILC Andrew Bayer bayer 994-8648 S112

World Languages Tyler Vess vess 994-2180 C207

Social Studies Jennifer Kunec kunec 994-2166 C227/D208

Performing Arts David Leach leachd 996-3210 B126

Counseling Colleen Creal creal 997-1944 S

Wing

NCA Jeanette Kaercher kaercher 994-2160 E100

1.5 COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS 734-994-4434

http://aapihicounseling.weebly.com/

ASSIGNMENTS NAME EXTENTION EMAIL

A-Coo Evelyn Tolson 3-8229 tolson

Cor-G Kevin Kilgore 3-8231 kilgorek

H-K Sara Vance 3-8232 vance

L-O Colleen Creal 3-8224 creal

P-So Stephanie Carter 3-8230 carters

Sp-Z Ellen Sapper 3-8233 sapper



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L 1.6 ADMINISTRATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE

PRINCIPAL

TRACEY T. LOWDER

Department Supervision: Class Principals and Athletic Director/Assistant Principal Visual and Performing Arts

World Languages Master Schedule Media Specialists

Community Assistants Nurse

Ancillary Staff

Overall School Administration School Policies and Procedures

Accreditation and Special Reports (Public Act 25 and 335 NCA Annual Report)

Site based Management/School Improvement Team

School Profile School-wide Activity Calendar

Personnel selection, assignment, and supervision

Staff Development and In-service Programs Monitor Building-Based website

Internal and External Communications (school calendar, etc.)

Student World Exchange Program Lead Community Relations Administrator Central Administration and District-Wide

Committees Liaison School Messenger

Oversee Personnel Action forms (drama, music, hourly positions, & supplemental pay)

Fundraising Requests Approval Field Trips

(monitor/approve)

Boundary Deviations (Track & monitor)

Supervision of Instructional Program Class Principals

(supervision and evaluation)

Staff Assignment and Evaluation School Improvement Plan and Building

Achievement Initiatives Career Pathways with Counseling Dept.

Supervision of Instructional Support Programs and Staff

Athletic Program, Finance Office, General Office, Media Center

School Maintenance and Safety Programs Day-to-Day Activities (Food Service - Lunch program)

Supervision of External Learning Programs (Trailblazers, CR‚ COE, Michigan Outreach)

Other Administrative Duties and Responsibilities

Grounds/Building Maintenance/Key Requests/Renovations and/or remodeling

projects General Building Supervision

Graduation and related duties Other duties as assigned by the

Superintendent or designee Student Accounting/Grade Reporting

(Enrollment, Attendance, Records- 4th Week Count and related, Progress and Grade Report notifications)

Registration Procedures and Implementation Coordination of the General Building Calendar

Testing and other Mandated Assessment Programs

(Oversee MME, MEAP, AP, National Merit)

Student/Staff Recognition Programs Parent/student Orientation Programs

ADMINISTRATOR

KEVIN HUDSON 9th & 11th Class Principal

Department Supervision: Science

Social Studies Rising Scholars

Technology Office Professionals

Community Assistants Assisting with Scheduling

Specific Administrative Responsibilities

Student Fundraising Master Schedule Assistance

(Assign all teaching staff in conjunction with Master Schedule)

Room Assignments Building Technology

(Supervise Technical Assistant & Specialist, Coordinate Instructional Support, Program support)

Long-Term Substitute Teaching Staff Supervision

In-School and After School Programs Supervision

In School Suspensions and Detention Alternative Enrollment Programs Liaison

(Pathways, Community)

Student Activities and Leadership Special School Activities

Technology (e2020, Read 180, PowerSchool, CPS System, System 44)

Class of 2019 & 2017 Attendance Monitoring Academic Experiences Affective Programming

(Peer Mediation, PPI, Counseling)

Early Intervention Programming Student Transition

Academic Support (Tutorial and Mentorship Programs)

Pioneer Academic Challenge Days

Testing: PSAT, MME (in conjunction with other 11th grade Admin.)

Commencement Assistance

ADMINISTRATOR

EVE CLAAR Athletic Director

Department Supervision-:

Athletics CTE / Business

Health/Physical Education Athletic Training

Specific Athletic Director Responsibilities

Athletic Department Activities Athletic Budget Preparation and

Administration Coach and Event Staff Payroll

Athletic Events Schedule Athletic Facility Rentals Approval and

Coordination Sporting Event Guidelines

Athletic Event/Contest Approval Athletic Event Supervision

(including event staff, officials, spectators, teams, facilities)

Athletic Department Website Athletic Facilities for Pioneer Coordination

Facility Scheduling Coach Staff Meetings

Athletic Position Creation, Recruitment, Interview and Evaluation

Student-Athlete Event Coordination and Implementation

Athletic Participation Fees and Benefit Fees Game Officials and Other needed staff

Selection and Contracting Academic Eligibility of Student-Athlete

Student Database of Athletic Participation (including yearend reports and awards)

Athletic Facility Improvements and Renovations

Athletic Department Fundraising Coordination

MHSAA New Student Transfer Evaluation and Processing

Conference, MHSAA, NCAA Rules and Procedures Compliance

Athletic Scholarships and Grants

Specific Administrative Responsibilities Develop and supervise Building Emergency

Plan and Procedures Schedule and implement safety (fire, severe

weather, and lockdown) drills Monitor building compliance with related

rules and requirements Develop and adjust Crisis Plan as needed

Student/Staff Recognition Programs

Instructional Support Staff and Program Supervision

Athletic Office Staff Assigned Community Assistants

Athletic Booster Clubs Pioneer Grounds and Custodial staff

Athletic training department

ADMINISTRATOR JASON SKIBA

10th & 12th Class Principal

Department Supervision: Mathematics

English / English Language Learners SISS / 504 / Special Education

Student Activities

Specific Administrative Responsibilities Master Schedule Assistance

(Assign all teaching staff in conjunction with Master Schedule)

New Staff Orientation Commencement Development & Supervision

PowerSchool Network Maintenance (including enrollment)

Special Bell Schedule

Class of 2018 & 2016 Attendance Monitoring Academic Experiences Affective Programming

(Peer Mediation, PPI, Counseling)

Early Intervention Programming Student Transition

Academic Support (Tutorial and Mentorship Programs)

Testing and other Mandated Assessment Programs: M-Step, MME, AP, other

SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL ADMINISTRATORS:

School Climate Assist in creating a positive school climate that is

conducive to Teaching and Learning Assist in creating a positive school climate that is

inclusive of: Building and Grounds Maintenance, School Safety, General School Supervision, Public Relations, Student Leadership

and Staff Continued Growth and Development

Grade Level Administrative Supervisory Assignments

Student achievement, attendance and discipline

Curriculum Related grade level student activities

Grade Level Team (Office Professional, Counselors, Community Assistants, etc.)

Other Administrative Duties and Responsibilities

Unusual Building Maintenance, Renovation and/or Remodeling Projects General Building Supervision

Graduation and related duties Other duties as assigned by Principal,

Superintendent or designee Supervision of Community Assistants



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L 1.7 PHONE LIST

PRINCIPAL Tracey T. Lowder .............................................. 994-2126 (38202) Secretary Deborah Anglin ............................ 994-2126 (38203) ATTENDANCE LINE .................................... 994-2135 (42135) CLASS OF 2015 – 9TH & 11th GRADE Assistant Principal – Kevin Hudson ......... 994-2130 (38208) Secretary – Heidi Kerst ................................. 994-2130 (38216) CLASS OF 2014 – 10TH & 12th GRADE Assist Principal – Jason Skiba ................... 994-2141 (38206) Secretary – Ann McFall ................................. 994-2141 (38211)

SCHOOL FAX .................................................................... 994-2128 GENERAL OFFICE Secretary Dena Heighton .............................. 994-2120 (38200) GUIDANCE ..................................................... 994-4434 (44434) Stephanie Carter (P-So) ................................. 994-2124 (38230) Colleen Creal (L-O) ............................................. 997-1944 (38224) Kevin Kilgore (Cor-G) ........................................ 994-2188 (38231) Ellen Sapper (Sp-Z) ............................................ 994-8229 (38233) Evelyn Tolson (A-Coo) ....................................... 994-2149 (38229) Sara Vance (H-K) ................................................ 994-2131 (38232)

A2VIRTUAL EDU Simon Ntezinde ................................................. 994-2170 ART [E102 Office] DC – David Leach ..................... 994-2165 (38558) ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT ...................................................... Fax 994-2172 Athletic Director – Eve Claar .............. 994-2151 (38221) Secretary Maureen Isaac ...................... 994-2151 (38219) AUTO SHOP ........................................................................................... 994-2196 BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SPECIALIST (S111) ................. 994-2105 BOOK DEPOSITORY Kathleen Robenalt ............... 994-2186 (37709) BUS PASS COORDINATOR (HS) Jefferson Billsborrow .... 994-2061 BUSINESS – (C303) Deb Kimball ............................ 994-2185 (38597) CAREER CENTER – Joyce Williams ....................... 994-2116 (38238) CTE [E113] DC Deb Kimball ........................................ 994-2185 (38597) CLINIC (S173) Amy Caragay ...................................... 994-2156 (42156) COMMUNITY ASSISTANTS (C201A) .................... 994-2120 (38628) Sarah Blacksher / Percy Brown / Lawrence DeWolf Jeff Hilliard / Mysti Plummer / Troy Spurlock / Greg . Wolcott COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL (Marcia Tuzinsky) ................... 994-2025 Fax ...................................................................................................... 994-0042 COMPUTERS Tech. Specialist: Mike Morris ........................... 994-1905 (38205) ....................................................................................... (cell) 734-368-4001 Tech. Assist: Steve Newton .............................. 994-1905 (38549) COSMETOLOGY .......................................................................... 996-8411 CUSTODIAL BREAK ROOM ............................................................ 994-2178 EMERGENCY RED PHONE .......................................................................... 777 ENGLISH [C314/316) DC Don Packard ............. 994-2104 (38619) Teachers ....................................................................................... 994-2158 FINANCE Angela Anderson ......................................... 994-2132 (38212) FOOD SERVICES Heather Holland ............................................... 994-2265 Secretary – Wendy Brush ................................. 994-2265 (38022) HEALTH/WELLNESS [D113] Janet Baublis ...... 994-2169 (42169) HEALTH SCIENCE TECH [E111] Elaine Mitchell .................. 994-3154 HOMEBUILDING SITE John Birko ................................................ 222-8008 HUMAN RESOURCES (Balas) ........................................................ 994-2240 HURON HIGH SCHOOL (Jen Hein) ............................................... 994-2040 Fax ...................................................................................................... 994-2048 ISS (C208) ................................................................................................ 994-1725 ITD HELP DESK (Balas) ...................................................................... 994-5040 MATHEMATICS [C317] DC Michelle Macke ..... 994-2163 (38523) Teachers ...................................................................................... 994-2163

McKINNEY-VENTO LIAISON Jonathan Stern ....................... 994-2193 MEDIA CENTER/LIBRARY ............................................................ 994-2160 MUSIC [B126] DC David Leach ............................... 994-3210 (63210) Orchestra - Jonathan Glawe ......................... 994-2189 (38535) Choir- Steve Lorenz ........................................... 994-2189 (38534) NEWSPAPER [C210] Debra Fitzgerald ................................... 994-1726 PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS (Tyrone Weeks) ............................ 997-1237 Fax ................................................................... 997-1261 PEER FACILITATION [D210] Jonathan Stern ....................... 994-2193 PLANETARIUM [C231] Ron Robinson ..................................... 994-1771 PHYS ED [Big Gym] DC Steve Rodriguez .............. 994-2173 (38130) Bonnie Pendleton ............................................................................ 24042 POLICE DEPARTMENT ........................................... 994-2875/794-6911 POOL ............................................................................... 994-2181/994-2199 PSYCHOLOGIST Emily Sportsman ......................... 994-1736 (52339) RECORDS – Deidre Banks ......................................... 994-2133 (38223) RISING SCHOLARS Janelle Johnson .................... 994-2146 (38227) SCHEDULING (S114) Lynne Copeland ................. 994-2190 (38242) SCIENCE [C110A)] DC Steve Armstrong ............................... 994-4394 Teachers ..................................................................................... 994-2184 SKYLINE HIGH SCHOOL [Cory McElmeel) ............................. 994-6515 Fax .................................................................................................. 994-7028 SOCIAL STUDIES [D208] DC Jennifer Kunec .. 994-2166 (38528) Teachers .................................................................................... 994-2166 SOCIAL WORKER (S151) Jonathan Stern ............................ 994-2193 SPECIAL ED (ILC) [8648] Andrew Bayer ................................ 994-8648 SPECIAL ED (PCP) [D214) Cassandra Brown ..................... 994-8038 [D218] Dana Cesarz .................................................................... 38714 (D209) John Conley ....................................................................... 38583 THEATRE GUILD/STAGE (Little Theatre) (D209) John Conley ....................................................................... 38583 TRAINING ROOM Indoor ................................................................. 994-2174 TRANSPORTATION Dispatch ........................................................ 994-2330 USA HOCKEY (S155) Lisa Vollmers ........................................... 994-2187 VIEWING STATION .................................................................................... 38504 WORLD LANGUAGE [C207] DC Tyler Vess ...... 994-2180 (38572) Teachers .................................................................................... 994-2180 YEARBOOK OFFICE Betsy Vanderzee ....................................... 994-2293

More detailed information can be found in the General Office



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L 1.8 FACULTY ROSTER

Last Name First Name Title Email Phone Extension Alger Robert Teacher, Science alger 994-2184

Allgeyer Marcie Teacher, Business allgeyer 994-2185 38599 Anderson Angela Office Professional, Finance andersona 994-2132 38212 Anglin Deborah Secretary To Principal anglind 994-2126 38203 Armstrong Steve Teacher, Science armstron 994-4394 44394 Ashley Shawn Teacher, English Language Arts ashleys 994-1905 38607 Azarovitz Sarah Teacher, Mathematics azarovitzs 994-2163 Ball Rebecca Teacher, Social Studies ballr 994-2166 38026 Banks Deidra Office Professional, Records banksd 994-2133 38223 Banta Ellen Teacher, Mathematics banta 994-2163 38596 Barricklow Angela Teacher, World Language barrickl 994-2180 38584 Baublis Janet Teacher, Health & Wellness baublis 994-2169 42169 Bayer Andrew Dept Chair ILC/Teacher Consultant bayer 994-8648 48648 Benedict Michael Teacher, Art benedict 994-2165 42165 Bernardin Douglas Teacher, Science bernardi 994-2184 38605 Biermann Suzanne Speech-Language Pathologist biermann Birko John Teacher, Home Building birkoj 222-8008 Blacksher Sarah Paraprofessional, Community Assistant blacksher 994-1725 41725 Borovsky John Teacher, CTE/Auto Shop borovsky 994-2196 42196 Boyce Steve Teacher, Social Studies boyces 994-2166 38582 Brower Cassandra Teacher, CI Self-Contained browerc 994-8038 48038 Brown Percy Paraprofessional, Community Assistant brownp 994-2120 38628 Bruggers Joan Teacher, Humanities bruggers 994-2142 38508 Bullinger Jodi Teacher, English Language Arts/Social

Studies bullinge 994-1905 38606

Bunch Helen Teacher, Art bunchh 994-2165 38556 Caragay Amy School Nurse caragay 994-2156 42156 Carmichael Lydell Behavior Intervention Specialist [email protected]

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Carter Stephanie Counselor, P-So carters 994-2124 38230 Cesarz Dana Teacher, SpEd 994-2120 38714 Claar Eve Assistant Principal/Athletic Director claar 994-2151 38221 Closz Brendan Teacher/Music-Guitar closz 994-2189 Conley John Teacherr, SpEd conley 994-2120 Copeland E. Lynne Office Professional, Scheduling copelandl 994-2190 38242 Creal Colleen Counselor, I-O creal 997-1944 38224 Daniel Ameer Teacher, English Language Arts daniel 994-1905 38612 DeWolf Lawrence Paraprofessional, Community Assistant dewolfl 994-2120 Dickerson Richard Teacher Consultant dickerso 994-2176 38039 DiVirgilio Lori Teacher, Mathematics divirgil 994-2163 38631 Emch Ted Teacher, Science emch 994-2184 38526 Finch Billy Teacher, World Language/Latin finch 994-2180 38568 Fitzgerald Debra Teacher, English Language Arts fitzgerd 994-1726 41726 Fox Karen Teacher, Science foxk 994-2184 38543 Frontier Amy Teacher, English Language Arts frontiera 994-1905 38566 Glawe Jonathan Teacher, Instrumental Music/Orchestra glawej 994-2189 38535 Guibert Nellie Paraprofessional guibert 994-2120 Hallom Lee Paraprofessional halloml 994-2120 Hanrath Margaret Teacher, World Language/French hanrathm 994-1905 38522 Harburg Barb Teacher Consultant harburgb 994-2486 38058 Harrington Jennifer Teacher, Math/Science harringj 994-2120 38614 Hathaway Steve Teacher, Social Studies hathawas 994-2166 38515 Heighton Dena General Office Manager heighton 994-2120 38200 Hilliard Jeff Paraprofessional, Community Assistant hilliard 994-2120 Hitchcock Karla Teacher, Social Studies hitchcoc 994-2166 38590 Holley Gerald Teacher, Science holley 994-2184 38245 Hudson Kevin Assistant Principal, Gr 9/11 hudsonk 994-2130 38208 Isaac Maureen Athletic Secretary isaacm 994-2151 38219 James Jeannette Teacher, Mathematics jamesj 994-2163 38616 Jarmond Pecolia Teacher Consultant jarmond 994-2176 38714 Johnson Janelle Teacher/Rising Scholars Advisor johnsonja 994-2146 38227 Julius Douglas Teacher/World Language & English juliusd 994-2158 Kaercher Jeanette Teacher, Mathematics kaercher 994-2163 38548 Kass Jeffrey Teacher, English Language Arts kass 994-2158 38072 Kerst Heidi Office Professional Gr 9/11 kerst 994-2130 38216 Kilgore Kevin Counselor, Cor-G kilgorek 994-2188 38231 Kimball Deb Teacher, Business kimball 994-2185 38597 Kinnard Jodi Teacher, Health & Wellness kinnard 994-2120 Kohl Lisa Huron Beauty Academy, Applied Arts &

CTE 996-8411

Kunec Jennifer Teacher, Social Studies kunec 994-2166 38525 Lafferty Brittany Teacher, Science lafferty 994-2120 38517 Leach David Teacher, Instrumental Music/Orchestra leachd 996-3210 63210 Lederer Robert Teacher, World Language/German lederer 994-2180 38569 Lederer Peggy Teacher, World Language/Spanish ledererp 994-2120 38529 Linton Krystie Teacherr, SpEd lintonk 994-2120 Lorenz Steven Teacher, Vocal Music lorenzs 994-2189 42189 Lowder Tracey Principal lowder 994-2126 38202 Luckritz Kristi Teacher, Instrumental Music/Orchestra luckritz 994-2120 Macke Michele Teacher, Mathematics macke 994-2163 38627



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Last Name First Name Title Email Phone Extension Macko Nicole Teacher, English Laguage Arts mackon 994-1905 Makhlouf Hafida Paraprofessional makhlouf 994-2171

Martin Barbara Teacher, World Language/Spanish martinb 994-2180 38589 Mauricio Ruben Teacher Consultant mauricio 994-4008 38713 McCully Brooke Teacher Consultant mccully 994-2175 38521 McDowell Jamie Teacher Consultant mcdowell 994-2486 38102 McFall Ann Office Professional, Gr 10/12 mcfall 994-2141 38211 Mitchell Elaine Teacher/Health Sciences & Backup

Nurse mitchelle 994-3154 63154

Montri Maria Teacher, English Language Arts montri 994-1905 38602 Morabito Kara Teacher, Applied Arts & CTE morabito 994-2185 42185 Moreno Tami Paraprofessional morenot 994-2120 Moreno Marty Teacher, Science/CTE morenom 994-2184 38560 Morris Mike Technical Specialist morrism 994-1905 38205 Munson Victoria Teacher, Social Studies munson 994-2166 38578 Newton Steve Technical Assistant newtons 994-1905 38549 Neylon Carol Paraprofessional neylon 994-2176 38109 Nixon Jane Teacher Consultant nixon 994-2486 38110 Northrup Kristen Teacher Consultant northrok 992-2120 Ntezinde Simon A2 Virtual Plus Liaison ntezinde 994-2170 O'Day Ken Teacher Consultant oday 994-2175 38142 Quandt Dustin Teacher quandtd Packard Don Teacher, English Language Arts packard 994-1905 38619 Parsons Lyle Paraprofessional parsonsl 994-2120 Pendleton Bonnie Teacher, PE pendleto 994-2042 42042 Perry Amy Teacher, English Language Arts perry 994-1905 38630 Pettigrew Melissa Paraprofessional pettigrew 994-2120 Plummer Mysti Paraprofessional, Performing Arts;

Rentals plummer 994-2120 38527

Pollock Mary Margaret (Marg)

Teacher Consultant pollockm 994-4008 38154 Powell Nathaniel Media Specialist powell 994-2160 42161 Putnam Caitlin Teacher, Art putnamc 994-2120 Richards Brent Teacher, Social Studies richards 994-2166 38502 Robenalt Kathy Office Professional, Book Depository &

Counseling robenalt 994-2186 38237

Robert James Teacher, Social Studies robert 994-2166 38513 Robinson Ron Teacher, Science; Planetarium Director robinson 994-2184 38541 Rodriguez Steven Teacher, PE rodrigue 994-2173 38130 Rollins Dorothy Library Clerk rollins 994-2160 42161 Sabo Sean Teacher, English Language Arts sabo 994-1905 38514 Sanborn Phil Teacher, Science sanborn 994-2184 38552 Sansbury Russell Teacher, English Language Arts sansbury 994-1905 38625 Sapper Ellen Counselor, Sp-Z sapper 994-8229 38233 Schmidt Thomas Paraprofessional schmidt 994-2486 Sherman Shannon Teacher, Mathematics shermans 994-2120 38524 Shill Linda Teacher, World Language/French shill 994-2180 Skiba Jason Assistant Principal, Gr 10/12 skiba 994-2141 38206 Smith Natasha Paraprofessional smithn 994-2120 Smith Andrew Teacher, World Language/German smitha 994-2120 37611 Snyder Lisa Teacher, Mathematics snyderl 994-2163 38554 Sportsman Emily School Psychologist sportsman 994-1736 41736 Spurlock Troy Paraprofessional, Community Assistant spurlock 994-2120 Stephens Debra Teacher, Mathematics stephens 994-2163 38613 Stern Jonathan School Social Worker sternj 994-2193 42193 Stripling Burnie Teacher, Mathematics striplin 994-2120 38576 Suter Marilyn Teacher, Applied Arts & CTE suter 994-2120 38633 Tackett Astrid Teacher, World Language/German tackett 994-2120 35455 Talsma Debra Media Specialist talsma 994-2160 42160 Terrell Carey Evening Security terrell 994-2120 Tobar Jaime Teacher, World Language/Spanish tobar 994-2180 38567 Tolson Evelyn Counselor, A-Coo tolson 994-2149 38229 Trocchio Brett Teacher, English Language Arts trocchio 994-1905 Twichell Gloria Huron Beauty Academy, Applied Arts &

CTE 996-8411 Urda-Thompson Andrea Teacher, Science urdathom 994-2120 50524 Vail Amy Teacher, English Language Arts vail 994-1905 38518 van der Zee Betsy Teacher, English Language Arts vanderze 994-2293 42293 Van Dusen Tracey Teacher, Social Studies vandusen 994-2166 38586 Vance Sara Counselor, H-K vance 994-2131 38232 Vess James Teacher, World Language/French vess 994 2180 38572 Vollmers Lisa USA Hockey vollmers 994-2187 42187 Walter Lewis Paraprofessional walterl 994-2120 Waring Nancy Teacher, Instrumental Music/Band waring 996-3210 63210 Warner Ann Paraprofessional warnera 994-2120 Washabaugh Susan Teacher, Mathematics washabau 994-2120 38519 Weaver Terry Teacher, SpEd weavert 994-2171 42171 Webster Fred Paraprofessional websterf 994-2120 Wei Pamela Paraprofessional weip 994-2120 White Charles Teacher, Science whitec 994-2163 38544 Williams Joyce Teacher, Career & College Counseling willia14 994-2116 38238 Williams Laurie Teacher, Science william5 994-2184 38592 Wu Fan Teacher, World Language/Chinese wuf 994-2180 Zekany Don Teacher, Mathematics zekany 994-2163



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DATES Each year the administrator in charge of scheduling will prepare & distribute the marking periods and exam schedule for the year. Marking Period Dates for the 2015-16 School Year:

DATE EVENT DATE EVENT

9/25/15 End of 1st Interim Marking Period

3/4/16 End of 3rd Interim Marking Period

9/30/15 1st Interim Grades Posted 3/9/16 3rd Interim Grades Posted

11/6/15 End of 1st Marking Period (Q1) 4/15/16 End of 3rd Marking Period (Q3)

11/11/15 1st Marking Period Grades Posted (Q1)

4/20/16 3rd Marking Period Grades Posted (Q3)

12/4/15 End of 2nd Interim Marking Period

5/6/16 End of 4th Interim Marking Period

12/9/15 2nd Interim Grades Posted 5/11/16 4th Interim Grades Posted

1/29/16 End of 1st Semester (S1; Q2; F1)

6/17/16 End of 2nd Semester (S2; Q4; F2)

2/3/16 1st Semester Grades Posted (S1; Q2; F1)

6/22/16 2nd Semester Grades Posted (S2; Q4; F2)

1.10 INSTRUCTIONAL COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE 2015-16

DAY DATE MEETING TIME LOCATION

Tues. 8/18/15 Instructional Council Retreat 8:00 - 4:00 Sheraton

Tues. 8/25/15 Instructional Council Retreat 8:00 - 4:00 Sheraton

September No Meeting

Tues. 10/20/14 Instructional Council 1:00 - 5:00 WISD

Tues. 11/10/16 Instructional Council 1:00 - 5:00 TBD









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1.11 SCHOOL CHARACTERISTICS & PROFILE: 2015-16

Principal Tracey T. Lowder, II Assistant Principals Eve Claar Kevin Hudson Jason Skiba PHONE: (734) 994-2120

Pioneer High School prepares every student to be successful in college or at a career through rigorous study and social

development.

SCHOOL CODE: 230-088

PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL 601 W. Stadium Blvd

Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103 www.a2pioneer.org

Counselors Stephanie Carter

Colleen Creal Kevin Kilgore Ellen Sapper

Evelyn Tolson Sara Vance

FAX: (734) 994-2198

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Pioneer has two semesters. There are either six or seven class periods in the student's day. In 2015-16, classes run from 7:45 a.m. (start of 1st hour) until 2:39 p.m. (end of 6th hour) and 3:43 p.m. (end of 7th hour).

EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAM Pioneer High School offers a full program of extra curricular activities that includes over 75 student clubs, 37 interscholastic sports, a music and theater program. The Pioneer Theater Guild is student run and presents four plays annually. The athletic department is one of the finest in the Midwest – winning over 100 state championships. Our Music Department, which is part of the curriculum, is internationally recognized for its excellence. In 2010, Pioneer received a GRAMMY Gold award as one of the top three high school music departments in the nation. In 2006, the GRAMMY Foundation honored Pioneer as the outstanding high school music department in the nation. Pioneer also received Grammy Gold Signature School awards in 2004 and 2005 as one of the top seven high school music departments in addition to Grammy Signature School awards in 2002 and 2003 as one of the top fifty high school music departments.

CURRICULUM Pioneer High Schools boasts an extensive curriculum to meet the needs of all of its students. Courses in Math, Science, Social Studies, English, and World Language range from basic to 15 Accelerated classes and 22 Advanced Placement classes. There is a full complement of elective courses offered, which include Music, Art, Theater, Physical Education, Project Lead the Way as well as Career and Technical Education options. Additionally, students may elect courses that provide them experiences in our community and online courses.

UNIT OF CREDIT A full credit course meets one class period per day, five days per week for each semester, and yields .5 unit of credit.

COURSE LOAD Students are required to take six courses each semester. Some students elect seven.

SUMMARY DATA ON CLASS OF 2015 Four hundred and eighty-nine students graduated in the Class of 2015. Ninety-six percent are continuing their education in institutions of high learning; 78% are attending four-year schools and 13% are attending two-year schools.

TESTING PROGRAM Grade 9: PSAT 9 Grade 10: PSAT 10, PLAN Grade 11: ACT WORK KEYS, M-STEP, PSAT, ACT, SAT , AP Grade 12: ACT, SAT, AP

GRADE POINT AVERAGE The grade point average is calculated by dividing the number of honor points earned by the number of .5 unit courses attempted.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Twenty-two (22) units in grades 9-12 are required. Prescribed units are: Arts 1.0 Science 3.0 English 4.0 Health .5 Law .5 Mathematics 4.0 Social Studies 3.0 Physical Edu .5 World Language 2.0 Online 20hrs Electives 4.0

ACCELERATED COURSES Algebra Geophysical Science French Geometry Humanities Literature German Pre-Calculus Humanities Social Studies Spanish

NATIONAL MERIT PROGRAM 2013-14 2014-15 Nat’l Merit Finalists 28 19 Nat’l Merit Semi-Finalists 31 22 23 Nat’l Achievement Finalists 2 1 - Nat’l Achievement Semi-Finalists 1 1 -

MARK DEFINITIONS Non-AC and AP Courses Letter Honor Letter Honor Grade Points Grade Points A 4.00 D+ 1.33 A 3.67 D 1.00 B+ 3.33 D .67 B 3.00 E Fail B 2.67 G Pass C+ 2.33 H Fail C 2.00 S Waiver/Audit C 1.67 I Incomplete AC and AP Courses Letter Honor Letter Honor Grade Points Grade Points A 4.00 C 2.33 A 4.00 C 2.00 B+ 3.67 D+ 1.67 B 3.33 D 1.33 B 3.00 D 1.00 C+ 2.67

AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING Mean Scores 2013-14 2014-15 English 24.3 25.2 Mathematics 24.9 25.6 Reading 24.7 25.0 Science 24.1 24.7 Composite 24.6 25.3

SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST Mean Scores 2013-14 2014-15 Critical Reading 637 628 Mathematics 666 667 Writing 641 628 No. Tested 96

GUIDANCE SERVICES A professional guidance personnel to student ratio is 1:292. There are six full-time counselors. Additional staff includes one social worker, one psychologist, two cooperative occupation education coordinators and one nurse. Services of a diagnostician and speech therapist are also available. The Career Center is staffed on a full time basis.

FACULTY & STAFF Classroom Teachers – 108; Professional Support Staff – 17; Special Education Staff – 14; Support – 19.

2014-2015 ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS [Examinations taken May 2015] Art History 4 German Language 6 Biology 15 Italian Language 1 Calculus AB 95 Macroeconomics 15 Calculus BC 53 Microeconomics 9 Chemistry 116 Music Theory 7 Chinese Language 12 Physics Mech 81 Comp Sci A 48 Psychology 8 English Language 142 Spanish Language 15 English Literature 49 Statistics 19 Enviro Science 10 US Govt/Politics 72 French Language 11 US History 89

DISTRIBUTION OF AP SCORES 5 Highest Honor 268 4 Honors 257 3 Creditable 208 2 Pass 106 1 No Credit 43 Total Grades Reported 882 Total No. Of Candidates 457 83% of the grades reported were 3 or higher The following advanced level or AP classes are offered according to College Board Guidelines:

Biology Latin Language Calculus AB Macroeconomics Calculus BC Microeconomics Chemistry Music Theory Chinese Language Physics C: Mechanics Computer Science Pre-Calculus English Language Psychology English Literature Spanish Language Environmental Science French Language Statistics French Language US Government & Politics German Language US History

COMMUNITY CHARACTERISTICS Ann Arbor is a family oriented college community found in the southeast corner of Michigan 36 miles west of Detroit. Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan, one of the country’s top Universities. It shapes the composition of the city’s economy, population and cultural awareness. Ann Arbor is an important scientific, medical and industrial research center. Ann Arbor operates as the seat of Washtenaw County. The population is 114,024.

ANN ARBOR PIONEER HIGH SCH0OL Pioneer High School is a North Central Association and University of Michigan accredited comprehensive four-year high school, grades 9-12, with a total enrollment of 1758 [Class of 2016-409; Class of 2017-432; Class of 2018-442; Class of 2019–475]. The pupil teacher ratio is 16.9:1. Our student body has a diverse ethnic distribution comprised of: 56% Caucasian 13% African American 14% Asian 8% Multi Ethnic 5% Latino/Hispanic 2% Middle Eastern 2% Other .01% American Indian/ Alaskan

ANN ARBOR PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM Twenty-two elementary schools, two alternative education facilities, five middle schools, four high schools; total enrollment is 17,576 (excluding adult education and pre-school).



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L 1.12 COMMITTEES/MEETINGS AAEA [Ann Arbor Education Association] – The AAEA is the union of the faculty. Meetings are conducted in inform members of issues, events and union business. Pioneer High elects building representatives. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM – meets weekly on Monday & Thursday The Administrative Team, is made up of the Pioneer administrators and is chaired by the principal, meets weekly to discuss policies, procedures, plans and problems relating to the high school. INSTRUCTIONAL COUNCIL MEETING – High School Council and Instructional Council [all administrators) CRISIS TEAM – meets as needed The Crisis Team is comprised of administrators, counselors, custodians, teachers, nurse, social workers, psychologist, office professionals and paraprofessionals. The committee’s focus is to assure the safety of our students and staff and the security of Pioneer High School. DEPARTMENT CHAIR MEETING – meets 1ST & 3RD Mondays The Curriculum Committee is comprised of department chairmen, building administrators and a counselor representative with the principal as chairman. The purpose of the committee is to consider matters relating to curriculum improvement and coordination, professional growth of teachers, standards, requirements for graduation and recommendation to college and to suggest other recommendations, with approval of the principal, for consideration by the faculty. BUILDING ADVISORY TEAM– meets 1st & 3RD Tuesday The BAT is composed of members who are elected by the faculty at large. Purpose of the BAT – Evaluation of Role:

1. To make recommendations to the principal concerning the policies and procedures of the school. These recommendations may go directly to the principal or, if appropriate, may be taken to the faculty as a whole for discussion and broader support before going to the principal.

2. To plan and implement special events, especially staff developed sessions. The BAT may work independently or with the PTSO, Student Council or administration.

3. To recommend ongoing committees an activities to solve or prevent problems which affect faculty members and thus school climate (e.g., The Faculty Support Team).

4. The BAT’s aim is to provide leadership by elected faculty members in developing school policies and accomplishing school business jointly with the administration. Matters of curriculum, advocacy, and contract obligations are specifically assigned to other bodies.

5. The committee shall consist of twelve faculty members, elected at large, for three-year terms. To provide continuity, four members shall be elected each year in May. The principal shall be a member of the committee.

6. The committee shall elect a chairperson each year and adopt rules of procedure. It shall form ad hoc or standing sub-committees it shall deem necessary and may include parents, students, administrators, another faculty as members of these sub-committees.

7. The BAT will meet on the first Thursday of each month in the Principal’s Conference Room. Meetings may be added or canceled at the committee’s discretion. All meetings hall be open and shall include hearing concerns from any member of the Pioneer Community.

FACULTY MEETINGS – meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday Teachers, support staff and administrators meet twice a month with the principal chairing the meeting. Information sharing and in-service are the main purposes of the faculty meetings. PTSO [Parent-Teacher-Student Organization] The PTSO is comprised of the principal, two faculty representatives, a student representative from each grade, elected parent officers, and parent volunteers from each grade level. The main purpose of the PTSO is to strengthen the partnership among the various constituencies within the Pioneer community through information-sharing and activity planning. CONTINUOUS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT – meets 3rd Thursday of the month from 4-6pm The Pioneer CSI is comprised of faculty members, students, parents, and the principal. The committee meets at least twice a month. Its purposes are as follows:

1. To determine a process for making inclusive building level decisions. 2. To participate in developing and evaluating a school improvement plan. 3. To develop, write and evaluate a plan of the use of site-based school improvement funds.

Other possibilities for involvement include sponsoring or facilitating student “US” (Understanding and Sharing Diversity) group.


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1.13 SCHOOL RULES PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL

LOCAL SCHOOL RULES Harassment/Sexual Harassment: It is a violation of Federal and State of Michigan Laws and of this policy for any student of the Ann Arbor Public Schools to sexually harass a student or a staff member by speaking or acting in any of the ways defined by the AAPS District’s Rights and Responsibilities handbook. Any conduct, which violates this rule, will result in immediate disciplinary action. Fighting/Assaults: Self-discipline is the ultimate goal for each student. Those few students who misbehave and interfere with their own and others’ learning and teaching must be prepared for the consequences for their action. The consequences for misbehavior are described in five levels of action. The consequences for misbehavior are described in five levels of action in the Student Rights and Responsibilities booklet. Off Campus: Students may not leave the school campus without proper administrative authorization. Prior permission to leave the campus must be obtained from parents and reported to the grade office in accordance with the attendance policy. Students leaving school because of illness must check out through the clinic and the nurse will contact parents and excuse the student’s absence. Parking: Students may not go to the parking lot or to cars during the day without prior permission from an administrator, unless they are leaving at the end of their scheduled classes. This includes leaving to get a book or other items from a car. Cellphones, iPods, Photographic Devices, Electronic Devices, and Other Equipment:

DO NOT BRING VALUABLES TO SCHOOL. PHS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS. • Cellular Phones, iPods, Photographic Devices, etc. Cell phones must be turned off in all instructional settings

(classrooms, labs, outdoor classrooms etc.) during the day. Cell phones may be used before and after school hours and/or during passing time. School personnel reserve the right to confiscate cell phones when they interfere with instruction. All items will be taken to the student’s administrator for parent pick-up. If a student refuses to give up the electronic devise, a behavioral referral will be written for insubordination. Photos and videos may not be taken at school without proper authorization.

• Electronic Devices–Students are prohibited from carrying pocket pagers, laser pointers, or other such devices in school. Personal radios and CD players are not allowed in the building.

• Other Equipment–Students should only bring to school what is necessary for their schoolwork. Items confiscated by staff members may be kept until parents can pick them up. Contraband will not be returned. Items such as water guns, water balloons, or similar items are prohibited on school property and buses. Skateboards and roller skates/blades are not to be brought into the school building. Inappropriate items will be confiscated.

Identification: Students must give their name and/or show their ID card when requested by any staff member. Lost cards should be replaced immediately. Replacement cards can be obtained in the General Office for $10.00. Unauthorized Areas: Students may not be in unauthorized areas of the building, school grounds or parking lot during school hours. Behavior: Directing profanity, vulgar language or obscene gestures toward others including students, school personnel or school visitors will not be tolerated. Use of Tobacco: No one is permitted to smoke or use tobacco products on school property or at any school-sponsored event. Students smoking and/or using other tobacco products in school or at a school-sponsored event will result in a one (1) day in-school suspension for the first offense, two (2) day, in-school suspension for the second offense and three (3) day, in-school suspension for the third offense. Repeated violations will result in suspension from school. Public Act 314, the “Youth Tobacco Act,” prohibits a minor (person under 18 years of age) from possessing, smoking, or chewing tobacco in all public places. Violation of this law is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $50. Student Supervision: Students are under the supervision and authority of all AAPS employees, and are expected to comply with all reasonable requests. Signs & Posters: Permission to post any signs, posters or flyers must be received from the Administrator in charge of activities. All posted materials not approved will be taken down. Do not put signs on any entrance or exit door glass. No signs are permitted to be posted on the brick walls throughout the building. Representatives from the sponsoring organization are responsible for taking signs down after the posted event. No more than ten (10) signs in the building for any one event and only in designated locations. Vandalism: Writing, defacing, marking and/or painting on any part of the Pioneer building, including lockers, desks, chairs and educational materials are prohibited. Students are subject to a maintenance fee to defray the costs of cleaning, repair, or replacement.



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L Sales: The selling of any food, products or tickets for any school event as a part of fundraising activities must be coordinated with and be approved by the Administrator in charge of fundraising prior to the start of the activity. Falsifying Information: Students who falsify or forge bus passes or excuses for absences, or any other school prepared forms shall be disciplined as per the appropriate provision of the discipline policy. Undue Display of Affection: Undue familiarity and excessive display of affection between students is discouraged, and any repetition after counseling and guidance will result in parental involvement and/or disciplinary action. I.S.S. (In School Suspension): Failure to report and complete assigned in-school suspension will result in further disciplinary action which will include increasing the amount of time assigned and/or suspension from school. Toys: All gambling paraphernalia (dice, cards), water guns, water balloons or similar items are prohibited on school property and buses. These items will be confiscated and returned to parents/guardians only. Skateboards, etc.: The use of skateboards, bicycles, and roller skates/blades anywhere within Pioneer High School is prohibited. Skateboards and roller skates/blades and bicycles are not to be brought into the school building. Thrown Objects: The throwing of snowballs or other objects on or about the Pioneer building and property is prohibited. This includes throwing snowballs at school buses and other vehicles. Study Halls: When students are assigned to study halls (e.g. – no substitute teacher available) they are expected to follow the established rules, which pertain to appropriate conduct in the study hall:

• Study hall is considered a class and students are to report to study hall. • All students must have study materials and refrain from disturbing others. • Students are to remain in study hall for the duration of the period unless given permission to leave by the

teacher/staff in charge.

Lunch Behavior: The following rules pertain to student behavior during the lunch periods: • Enter only at the appropriate entrance. • Form and maintain a single line at each service area. • Do not “cut” in front of another person in line. • Avoid loud and boisterous conversations, yelling, etc. • No object, no matter how small, is to be thrown. • Remove all trays, paper, cups and cans promptly from the table after eating so that the area will be suitable for use

by other students. • Certain areas are off-limits during lunch times. Students who enter an off-limits area during lunchtime will be

considered loitering and dealt with accordingly. • Students involved in disruptive behavior will result in disciplinary action (i.e. service detention). • No games of chance/gambling (e.g. dice, cards) paraphernalia is allowed in the cafeteria or at school.

Right of Privacy: Students possess the right of privacy of person as well as freedom from unreasonable search and seizure of property. The individual’s right, however, is balanced by the schools’ responsibility to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its students. All lockers are the property of the school. A student’s locker and/or its contents may be searched by building administrators without prior permission in order to uphold the safety and security of pupils and personnel in accordance with Act 451, Section 380.13

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