Bethlehem Central High School 2016-17 Student Handbook Student Handbook Table of Contents BETHLEHEMCENTRALHIGHSCHOOLDIRECTORY..........................................................................................................6 DAILYSCHEDULE&DELAYSCHEDULES.........................................................................................................................10 DATESTOREMEMBER...................................................................................................................................................10 ASPEN............................................................................................................................................................................11 BOARDOFEDUCATION.................................................................................................................................................11 SUMMARYOFSTUDENTCODEOFCONDUCT...............................................................................................................12 ATTENDANCEPOLICY....................................................................................................................................................19 STUDENTSERVICES.......................................................................................................................................................20 CounselingServices..........................................................................................................................................20 Grade9Information.........................................................................................................................................20 Grade10Information.......................................................................................................................................20 Grade11Information.......................................................................................................................................21 Grade12Information.......................................................................................................................................22 2016-17TestDatesandInformation...............................................................................................................22 MEDICALSERVICES........................................................................................................................................................23 MedicationPolicy.............................................................................................................................................23 PhysicalExamRequirement.............................................................................................................................23 BodyMassIndex..............................................................................................................................................24 ImmunizationRequirements............................................................................................................................24 DentalCertificates............................................................................................................................................25 SchoolHealthScreenings.................................................................................................................................25 DismissalforIllnessorInjuryDuringSchool....................................................................................................25 Insurance..........................................................................................................................................................25 SportsInformationforSecondaryStudents.....................................................................................................25 ACADEMICINFORMATION............................................................................................................................................26 AcademicAverages..........................................................................................................................................26 CourseLoad......................................................................................................................................................26 CourseRegistration..........................................................................................................................................26 CourseScheduleChanges................................................................................................................................26 DiplomaRequirements.....................................................................................................................................26 AcademicSupports...........................................................................................................................................26 CourseFailures.................................................................................................................................................26 Grades..............................................................................................................................................................26 GradeExplanations..........................................................................................................................................26 Homework........................................................................................................................................................27 MakingUpAssignments...................................................................................................................................27 HonorRoll........................................................................................................................................................27 Incompletes......................................................................................................................................................27 InterimProgressReports..................................................................................................................................27 PlagiarismandCheating...................................................................................................................................28 StudentAssistanceTime..................................................................................................................................28 StudentRecords...............................................................................................................................................28 TestsandExaminations....................................................................................................................................28 GENERALINFORMATION...............................................................................................................................................29 AcceptableUsePolicy......................................................................................................................................29 CustodyIssues..................................................................................................................................................29 Dances..............................................................................................................................................................29 DailyBulletin....................................................................................................................................................30 DressCode.......................................................................................................................................................30 DignityforAllStudentsAct..............................................................................................................................31 Discipline..........................................................................................................................................................31 AdministrativeDetention....................................................................................................................31 RestrictedStudyHall...........................................................................................................................31 TeacherDetention...............................................................................................................................31 In-SchoolSuspension...........................................................................................................................32 ExternalSuspension............................................................................................................................32 ExtracurricularActivities..................................................................................................................................32 ElectronicDevicesinSchool.............................................................................................................................32 EmergencyClosings..........................................................................................................................................33 FacultyWorkroom............................................................................................................................................33 IdleFreeSchoolZones......................................................................................................................................33 Lockers.............................................................................................................................................................33 LostorDamagedSchoolMaterials...................................................................................................................33 LostandFound.................................................................................................................................................34 MiddleSchool...................................................................................................................................................34 MilitaryRecruitersandAccesstoStudentInformation...................................................................................34 OpenHouse......................................................................................................................................................34 ReligiousHolidays.............................................................................................................................................34 SchoolResourceOfficer...................................................................................................................................34 SchoolSafetyProcedures.................................................................................................................................34 EmergencyNotification....................................................................................................................................34 FireAlarms&Drills...........................................................................................................................................34 GoHomeDrill...................................................................................................................................................35 VisitorstoSchool..............................................................................................................................................35 SchoolStore.....................................................................................................................................................35 StudentSearches..............................................................................................................................................35 DepartmentofSpecialEducation&StudentSupportServices........................................................................35 PupilStudyTeam..............................................................................................................................................35 SchoolSocialWorkers......................................................................................................................................36 BehaviorSpecialists..........................................................................................................................................36 CommitteeonSpecialEducation.....................................................................................................................36 StudentPrivileges.............................................................................................................................................36 AuditingClasses...................................................................................................................................36 EarlyDismissalPass.............................................................................................................................36 LateArrival..........................................................................................................................................36 LibraryMediaCenter...........................................................................................................................36 PassSystem.........................................................................................................................................36 StudentCenter(Cafeteria)..................................................................................................................37 VolunteerService................................................................................................................................37 SeniorPrivileges..................................................................................................................................37 SeniorOff-CampusPass......................................................................................................................37 LossofSeniorPrivileges......................................................................................................................37 StudentPublications&Surveys........................................................................................................................38 TobaccoPolicy..................................................................................................................................................38 Transfers/Moving.............................................................................................................................................38 TRANSPORTATION.........................................................................................................................................................38 TransportationPoliciesandSafetyProcedures................................................................................................38 MedicationsontheBus....................................................................................................................................38 TransportingItemstoSchool...........................................................................................................................39 TransportingLargeObjectsandMusicalInstruments......................................................................................39 LostArticles......................................................................................................................................................39 TransportingServiceAnimals(guidedogsorcompanionanimals)..................................................................39 Security.............................................................................................................................................................39 Bus&PedestrianSafety...................................................................................................................................39 ProperCrossingProcedures.............................................................................................................................40 Parents’SafetyResponsibilities........................................................................................................................40 Drivers’Responsibilities...................................................................................................................................40 BusRiders’Responsibilities..............................................................................................................................40 USEOFFACILITIES.........................................................................................................................................................41 WORKINGPAPERS.........................................................................................................................................................41 SCHOOLBREAKFAST&LUNCHPROGRAM....................................................................................................................42 CafeteriaInformation.......................................................................................................................................42 FreeandReducedPriceMealInformationfor2016-17...................................................................................43 FORMS...........................................................................................................................................................................48 SeniorPrivileges...............................................................................................................................................48 RegisteringforanOff-CampusPass.................................................................................................................48 RegisteringForParkingonCampus..................................................................................................................48 SeniorOff-CampusPassRegistrationForm......................................................................................................49 SeniorParkingPermit.......................................................................................................................................50 JuniorParkingPermit.......................................................................................................................................51 EarlyReleaseApplication.................................................................................................................................52 LateArrivalRegistration...................................................................................................................................53 OrioleYearbook................................................................................................................................................54 MilitaryRecruitingInformationOpt-OutForm................................................................................................58 DASAReportingForm.......................................................................................................................................59 FreeandReducedPriceLunchApplication......................................................................................................61 AttendancePolicySummary............................................................................................................................63 BETHLEHEM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY Bethlehem Central High School Contact Information 700DelawareAve.Delmar,NY12054 StudentHandbook2016–2017 Board of Education BethlehemMainOfficePhone#:439-4921 BethlehemHighSchoolFax#:439-2837 Youmayalsovisitourwebsiteat: www.bethlehemschools.org Administration Mr.MattDowney,President Ms.LynneLenhardt,VicePresident Dr.CharmaineWijeyesinghe Ms.JoanneCunningham Mr.JonathanFishbein Mr.MichaelCooper Mrs.ChristineBeck Ms.JodyMonroe,Superintendent Mr.DavidHurst,AssistantSuperintendent Ms.JudiKehoe,ChiefBusinessandFinancialOfficer Ms.KathleenJohnston,DirectorofSESS Mrs.CynthiaJurewicz,TransportationDirector Mr.GreggD.Nolte,DirectorofO&M FACULTY AND STAFF ROSTER 2016-2017 Principal Mr.MichaelKlugman Assistant Principal Mrs.HeatherCulnan Hall Principals Mrs.JacquelineMunroe-Grades10and12 Mr.AnthonyMalizia-Grades9and11 Department Supervisors Mr.AndrewBaker Ms.MarisaBel Dr.SalDeAngelo Mrs.JenniferGonyea Mr.BillClairmont Mr.DavidNorman Mr.NickPetraccione Mrs.MelaniePainter Mr.FredPowers Mr.KyleO’Brien English WorldLanguages DistrictTechnology Science/TechnologyEducation Math Music SocialStudies Art PhysicalEducation SpecialEducation&StudentServices Ms.GiovannaPrezio Ms.MarielleMartin Athletic Director Mr.LenKies Art – Mrs. Melanie Painter/Supervisor Ms.KaarenCaron Ms.KathleenBuckley Ms.KathleenHahn Mrs.DianeSegal Family and Consumer Science – Mr. Fred Powers/Supervisor Ms.RachelFreedman Technology Education – Mrs. Jennifer Gonyea/Supervisor Mr.AnthonyCancio Mr.LouJada Mr.EricFana Mr.KevinShannon Counseling Center – Ms. Kristen Connor/K-12 School Counselor Supervisor Mrs.KateBurkart Mr.RyanSt.John Dr.LisaCarr Mr.DarnellDouglas Mr.ScottCarlton Mrs.JoanneHoneywell Mrs.DebZeh Mrs.GayleMoriarty Mr.RickLeach Ms.StaceyHudecek Mrs.TrishPiccini Mr.JackRightmyer Mrs.EileenTuro Mr.WilliamWojcik Mr.JamesYeara English – Mr. Andrew Baker/Supervisor Ms.SarahTrombadore Ms.AliciaSharp Ms.MelissaDePaoli Mrs.ElizabethEdgar Mr.PaulFogle Mrs.GretchenGigante Mr.SteveGuilfoyle Ms.MorganFlynn Mathematics – Mr. David Hurst/Supervisor Mr.JohnCarlino Mr.MichaelFredette Mr.ThomasFris Ms.KarenGentile Ms.KirstenHynes Mr.MichaelLetzring Ms.RachelLinehan Mrs.DurrayMahmood Ms.MaryAnnLynch Mr.MichaelMysliwiec Mr.DavidScheid Ms.BevHulse Mrs.AndreaTurner Ms.JillVenezia Mrs.KimWise Ms.MillaPaxton Mrs.DorothyRhone Media Center Ms.AmandaGraves Ms.KristyEldeen Music – Mr. David Norman/Supervisor Mr.DavidBeck Mr.PatrickBeauregard Mr.JasonDashew Physical Education & Health – Mr. Fred Powers/Supervisor Mr.MattRehbit Mrs.KellyCiavardoni Mr.MattBixby Mr.SeanDanahy Ms.DanielleBlanchard Mrs.CandaceRaderman Ms.LaurenMacKay Ms.ChristinaBieg Science – Mrs. Jennifer Gonyea/Supervisor Mr.AdamAyers Mrs.KellyBabic Mr.DavidLendrum Mr.ShawnMowry Mrs.ErinEngelson Mr.CharlesEvans Mr.JohnFontanella Ms.DonnaGraves Ms.LisaKniffin Mr.GeorgiosAthanassiadis Mrs.MaryLane Ms.OliviaCauthorn Mr.KenNeff Mr.PaulO’Reilly Mrs.RosalieRecchia Ms.AdrienneLadd Mrs.RachelRehbit Mrs.JamieRowe Mrs.MaryBethSpath Ms.CaitlinLentlie Social Studies – Mr. Nick Petraccione/Supervisor Ms.PamClark Ms.SusanCullen Mr.A.GIrons Mr.JimSmith Mr.NickFerguson Ms.JaneyJulian Mrs.PreyaKrishna-Kennedy Mr.JasonMajewski Ms.KatieLeo Mr.DavidRounds Mr.JamesSmith Mr.DavidLewis Mr.JasonGreco Mrs.AliciaWilson Mr.DavidVara Mrs.JessicaWeimer Mr.AnthonyWilson Ms.StephanieZanotta Business Education - Mr. Nick Petraccione/Supervisor Mr.KevinFottrell Special Education & Student Services – Mr. Kyle O’Brien/Supervisor Ms.DonnaBailey Ms.DebraBarnes Ms.CatherineCusato Mrs.MarySheevers Ms.JenniferHackett Mrs.NancyStathopoulos Ms.LindsayKnott Ms.JenniferGiraudin Mr.SeanMooney Ms.JennaLipiska Ms.MeganMcGinnis Ms.JulieStanco Ms.MaureenLewicki Mr.MatthewUrban Ms.SonyaChristopher World Languages – Ms. Marisa Bel/Supervisor Ms.MicheleAtallah Ms.TeresitaBarcia Mrs.JenniferKarp Ms.ShanaPellitteri Ms.SaraHerrero Ms.EvelynLedezma Ms.KerryMcCabe Mr.MichaelMitchell Ms.VanessaTreffert Ms.JessicaWestervelt Mrs.AnnmarieMarsh Mrs.BethCallahan Ms.MelissaAppleby/Athletics Mrs.KathleenJohnson/CounselingCenter Mrs.JennieAugar/HealthOffice Ms.GinaMarsh/CounselingCenter Ms.BarbaraHeineman/MediaCenter Mrs.MaryDugas/Registrar Mrs.VenessaIngraham/CounselingCenter Nurse Non-instructional Roster Mrs.MaryScro/ISS Mrs.KarenBallard/MainOffice Ms.LisaDillon/SecretarySupervisors’Office Mrs.RhondaBohl/Principal’sSecretary Ms.LauraCrandall/AP’sSecretary Mrs.AnneSpataro/OfficeManager Ms.LisaWright/DistrictCopyCenter Mrs.JaneHendron/AttendanceClerk Cafeteria - Mrs. Allissa Eiser, RD/Food Service Director Ms.TerriBleichert Ms.JoyceMcGuire Ms.CarlyRafferty Mr.ThomasScanniSr. Ms.JenniferMoore Ms.KimHempstead Ms.ManonDesjardins,FoodServiceTechnician Mr.KevinMosier Ms.SusanOlthoff Mrs.MarciaBernard Ms.DawnHouck Ms.KimberlySpada Classroom Aides Mrs.TerriBiszickMs.TracyCox Mrs.LauraEmpieMs.SusanFox Mrs.DebGriecoMs.ChristineHansen Mr.PaulMoylanMrs.MariaPatti Ms.MarianneShanleyMrs.StaceyRidgeway Mr.AyoubDounane Ms.MariaFoglia Mrs.TrishHardy Ms.AprilRooney Custodians - Ms. Lisa Relyea/Head Custodian Mr.RichardBerenger Mr.JohnSlaver Mr.SalvatoreCeleone Mr.KeebaDesChamps Mr.EricNusbaum Mr.RonZiegler–NightSupervisor Mr.AndrewZaloga Mr.CodyDeragon Mr.BrianSmith Mr.KevinSmith Mr.AndreLegrone Mr.RichardWright Mr.NathanWilkie Mr.BobMacFawn Mrs.SallyShields Mrs.WendyStorm Mrs.LoriSalisbury School Monitors Mr.ArtAlverson Mr.PeterBerhaupt Mrs.JaniceCrookes Mr.TimCorbitt BETHLEHEM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULE Daily Schedule Homeroom Period1 Period2 Period3 Period4 Period5 Period6 Period7 Period8 ExtraHelp/ Period9 One Hour Delay 7:35-7:43 7:48-8:31 8:36-9:19 9:24-10:07 10:12-10:55 11:00-11:43 11:48-12:31 12:36-1:19 1:24-2:07 2:15-3:00 8:35-8:40 8:45-9:21 9:26-10:02 10:07-10:43 10:48-11:24 11:29-12:05 12:10-12:46 12:51-1:27 1:32-2:07 dependentonweatherconditions Two Hour Delay 9:35-9:40 9:44-10:14 10:18-10:48 10:52-11:22 11:26-11:56 12:00-12:30 12:34-1:04 1:08-1:38 1:42-2:07 BCHS DATES TO REMEMBER Thursday,August25.......................................................SeniorPlanning,12p.m.,Auditorium Tuesday,August30…......................................................Grade10InformationalMeeting,12p.m.,Auditorium Tuesday,September6...................................................NewStudentOrientation(Grades10-12),12-1:30p.m. Tuesday,September6...................................................9thGradeOrientation,12-2p.m. Wednesday,September7..............................................FirstDayofSchool Thursday,September22................................................BCHSOpenHouse,6p.m. Monday,September26.................................................Grade9ParentInformationMeeting,8a.m.,RoomG100 Marking Periods Q1:September7-November10 Q2:November14-January27 Q3:January30-April7 Q4:April10-June23 Report Cards November18 February3 April13 July3 InterimreportswillbepostedonASPENforallstudentsabouthalfwaythrougheachmarkingperiod. ASPEN AllinterimreportsandreportcardswillbepostedtoAspen.Inaddition,asteachersbecomemorefamiliarwith Aspen,manywillbepostingassignmentsthatareclassroom-specific.TeachershavebeenengagedinAspentraining andareatdifferentlevelsinlearninghowtoincorporatetheportalintotheirpractice.Asaresult,individual teachersmayprovidemoreinformationthanothers. Aspenprotectsstudentdatawiththesameadvancedtechnologyyourbankusestoprotectyourfinancialaccounts. Wehavecarefullyconfiguredthesystemtoensureyourchild’sinformationisconfidentialandcanonlyberetrieved byyouandauthorizedschoolpersonnel. BOARD OF EDUCATION TheBoardofEducation,representingalldistrictresidents,isthegoverningbodyoftheschooldistrict.TheBoard comprisessevenmemberswhoareelectedbydistrictresidentsandreceivenoremuneration.Membersservethreeyeartermsofoffice,withtwoorthreeseatsupforelectioneachyearatthetimeoftheAnnualSchoolDistrict BudgetVote(thirdTuesdayinMay). RegularpublicboardmeetingsaregenerallyheldonthefirstandthirdWednesdayeveningsofeverymonth,starting at7:00p.m.attheBethlehemHighSchoolMediaCenter.AdditionalmeetingsaretypicallyaddedinFebruaryand Marchforbudgetdevelopment.PleasecheckthedistrictWebsite(http://bethlehemschools.org)orschoolnotices foranymeetingdatechanges. DistrictresidentsinterestedincontactingtheBoardofEducationmaywritetotheBoardc/oEducationalServices Center,700DelawareAve.,Delmar,NY12054.TheBoardalsohasane-mailaddress,[email protected] receivedatthataddresswillbeforwardedtoallBoardmembersuponreceipt.Individualswhohavespecificschool, programordepartment-relatedquestionsorwhorequireanimmediateresponseshouldcontacttherelevant schoolordepartmentdirectly. SUMMARY OF STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT Part 1: Introduction Thisdocumentisaplain-languagesummaryoftheBethlehemCentralCodeofConduct.TheBethlehemCentralCode ofConductwasdevelopedinconsultationwithteachers,parents,students,administratorsandother school/communityrepresentatives.ItwasadoptedbytheBoardofEducationwiththeexpectationoffull compliancebyallstudentsonschoolpropertyorparticipatinginorattendingschoolfunctions.Thecodeincludes highstandardsforstudentconduct,outlinesclearconsequencesforstudentswhobreaktherulesandservesasa standardforconsistencyandfairnessthatprotectsstudents’rightswhilepromotingtheirresponsibilities.This document’spurposeistohighlightandsummarizeinformationofinteresttoBethlehemCentralstudentsandtheir parents/guardians.Itisnotareplacement.YoumayfindthefullBethlehemCentralCodeofConductat http://bethlehemschools.org.Ifyouhavequestionsregardinganyoftheinformationinthisdocument,orthe BethlehemCentralCodeofConduct,pleasecontacttheBCHSAdministrativeTeam. Part 2: Definitions Thissectiondefinestheterms:student,parent,schoolproperty,schoolfunction,disruptivestudent,violentstudent, weapon,gender,genderexpression,genderidentityandsexualorientation. Part 3: Essential Partners Allstudentsareexpectedtoknowandfollowtheregulationsoftheschooldistrict.Allparents/guardiansare expectedtosupporttheirstudent’slearning.Parents/guardiansareresponsiblefortheirstudent’sattendance, appropriatedress,communicationwithteachersandotherschoolstaff.Allteachers,counselors,administrators, superintendent,boardmembersandotherschoolpersonnelareexpectedtopromoteand“maintainaclimateof mutualrespectanddignityforallstudentsregardlessofactualorperceivedrace,color,weight,nationalorigin, ethnicgroup,religion,religiouspractice,disability,sexualorientation,gender,genderidentity,expressionorsex.” Part 4: Student Rights and Responsibilities Thedistrictiscommittedtosafeguardingtherightsgiventoallstudentsunderfederalandstatelawanddistrict policy.Inaddition,topromoteasafe,healthy,orderlyandsupportiveschoolenvironment,thedistricthas establishedthefollowingstudentrightsandresponsibilities.Eachstudentundertheageof21hastherighttotake partinalldistrictactivitiesandeducationregardlessofrace,weight,color,gender,religion,religiouspractice, nationalorigin,ethnicgroup,economicstatus,sexualorientationordisability. FERPAallowsparentsandstudentsover18toreviewthestudent’seducationalrecordsandrequesttoamendany inaccuracies.Theymayalsoconsenttodiscloseorwithholdpersonallyidentifiableinformationwithinthestudent’s record.Informationreceivedbyteachers,administratorsorotherdistrictofficialsisnotprivileged. Studentshavetheresponsibilitytoabidebythepoliciesandregulationsoftheschooldistrict,contributeto maintainingandsupportingasafeandorderlyschoolenvironmentthatisconducivetolearning,andmaynot interferewiththeeducationortherightsofothers. Part 5: Prohibited Student Conduct Allstudentsareexpectedtoconductthemselvesinanappropriateandcivilmanner.Thepurposeofdefining prohibitedstudentconduct/regulationsistopreventordeterunacceptablebehaviorandprovideforuniformityand fairnessindealingwithallstudents.Studentswillfacedisciplinaryactionforengagingin: • disorderlyconduct • conductthatisviolentorthreatening • conductthatendangersthesafety,morals,physicalormentalhealthorwelfareofothers • harassment • misconductonaschoolbus • academicmisconduct • off-campusmisconductthatinterfereswith,orcanreasonablybeexpectedtosubstantiallydisruptthe educationprocessintheschoolorataschoolfunction. Part 6: Academic Integrity Anyactofacademicdishonesty(cheating,fabrication,plagiarism,facilitatingdishonesty)willresultinastudent beingplacedonformalacademicprobationfortheremainderofhis/herhighschoolcareer.Agradeofzerowillbe enteredfortheassignmentandanadministratorwillnotifythestudentandparentsoftheincident.Understandthat azerogrademaycauseastudenttofailaquarter,anexamoracourse. Part 7: Standard for Student Conduct Regularattendanceandpunctualityareexpectedofstudentsfromthefirstdayofschool.Studentsmaybedenied theprivilegeofparticipatinginorattendingextracurriculareventsduetotardiness/classattendance.Studentsmay losetheopportunitytotakefurtherexamsandquizzesinacourseifthetotalnumberofexcusedandunexcused absencesinthatcourseexceeds30forafull-yearcourseand15forasemestercourse. Studentsareentitledtoexpresstheirpersonalopinionsverballyorinwritingorbysymbolicspeech.Thisexpression shouldnotinterferewiththeeducationalprocessordisrupttherightsofothers. SearchandSeizure: Studentlockersanddesksarethepropertyoftheschooldistrict.However,theschooldistrictisnotresponsiblefor anyitemsleftinlockersorindesks.Schooldistrictofficialshavetherightandresponsibilitytosearchstudent lockersand/ordesksatanytime.TheBethlehemCentralSchoolBoardauthorizesthesuperintendent,building principalsandtheirdesigneestoconductsearchesofstudents,theirbelongingsandtheirautomobilesthatare parkedontheschoolcampusiftheauthorizedschoolofficialhasreasonablesuspiciontobelievethatthesearchwill resultinevidencethatthestudentviolatedthelawortheCodeofConduct.Itemsthatareprohibitedonschool propertyorareusedtodisruptorinterferewiththeeducationalprocessmayberemovedfromstudentlockers, desksand/orautomobileorotherpersonalpropertybyschoolauthorities.Thepolicewillbecontactedifanyitem recoveredpresentsaviolationoflaw. Part 8: Computer and Internet Acceptable Use Students’useofcomputersandaccesstotheInternetwhileatschoolareprivilegesandareintendedtobefor educationalpurposesonly.AllparentsandstudentsarerequiredtoreviewandsigntheBethlehemCentralSchool District’sComputerandInternetAcceptableUseAgreement.Bysigningtheagreement,parentsandstudentsagree tocomplywiththeregulationssetforth.Failuretocomplywiththeregulationsmayresultindisciplinaryaction. Part 9: Student Dress Code A. Allstudentsareexpectedtogiveproperattentiontopersonalcleanlinessandtodressappropriatelyfor schoolandschoolfunctions.Studentsandtheirparentshavetheprimaryresponsibilityforacceptable studentdressandappearance. B. Teachersandallotherdistrictpersonnelshouldexemplifyandreinforceacceptablestudentdressandhelp studentsdevelopanunderstandingofappropriateappearanceintheschoolsetting. C. Astudent’sdress,groomingandappearance,includinghair,jewelry,make-upandnails,shall: 1. Besafeandappropriateandnotdisruptorinterferewiththeeducationalprocess. 2. Notincludeextremelybrief,revealingorsee-throughgarmentsorgarmentsthatexpose undergarmentsand/ormidriffs,includingspaghettistringstraps,halter-tops,etc. 3. Notincludepajamapants,orothersleepattire. 4. Includefootwearatalltimes.Footwearthatisasafetyhazardwillnotbeallowed. 5. Notincludethewearingofhats/headgearinsidetheschoolduringtheschooldayexceptfora medicalorreligiouspurpose,orforapprovedactivities. 6. Notincludeitemsthatarevulgar,obsceneorlibelousorthatdenigrateothersonaccountof race,color,weight,gender,religion,ethnicorigin,sexualorientationordisabilityinan expressedorimpliedmanner. D. E. F. G. 7. Notpromoteorendorsetheuseofalcohol,tobaccoorillegaldrugsorencourageotherillegalor violentactivities. 8. Notdenoteorrepresentgangaffiliationsuchasbandanas,beads,jewelryorotherindicators and/orsymbolsintendedexpresslyso. Studentswhoviolatethestudentdresscodeshallberequiredtomodifytheirappearancebycoveringor removingtheoffendingitemand,ifnecessaryorpractical,replacingitwithanacceptableitem. Anystudentwhorefusestodososhallbesubjecttodiscipline,uptoandincludingin-schoolsuspensionfor theday. Anystudentwhorepeatedlyfailstocomplywiththedresscodeshallbesubjecttofurtherdiscipline,upto andincludingsuspension. Eachbuildingprincipalordesigneeshallberesponsibleforinformingallteachers,studentsandtheirparents ofthestudentdresscodeatthebeginningoftheschoolyearandanyrevisionstothedresscodemade duringtheschoolyear. Part 10: Prohibition of Gang Activity, Fraternities, and/or Sororities Studentsarenottopromoteanyexclusionarygrouponschoolgrounds.Thisincludeswearingordistributing clothing,jewelry,insigniasorsymbols/signsofmembership;solicitingmembers;hazingprospectivemembers;using signs/symbolstocommunicatetoothermembers,ordefacingschoolproperty. Part 11: Transportation AllschoolbusesandstopsareschoolpropertyandaresubjecttoallrulessetforthintheBethlehemCentralCodeof Conduct.Eachstudenthasanindividualresponsibilitytohelpinsurethesafetyofallstudentsonthebusby followingtherules.Studentsmaynotbringprohibiteditemsontoaschoolbus.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto, skateboards,animals,flammablematerials,medicationsorcontrolledsubstancesandweapons.Studentsmust complywiththedirectionofthebusdriver.Studentsmaynotconsumefoodorbeveragesontheschoolbus. Part 12: Athletic Policies and Training Rules Eachstudent-athletereceivesanInterscholasticAthleticHandbook,whichclearlydefinesthestandardsforstudent athletebehavior.Beforeastudentispermittedtoparticipateonanathleticteam,boththestudentandparent mustsignanInterscholasticAthleticsParticipationformandreturnittoeithertheathleticdirectorortheschool nurse.Thesignaturesofboththestudentathleteandtheparentindicatethateachagreestorespectandabideby theserulesandbehaviorexpectationsinordertoparticipateininterscholasticathleticsatBethlehemCentral. Studentathleteswillbedisciplinedbyschooldistrictadministratorsforinfractionsusingtheguidelinessetforthin theInterscholasticAthleticHandbookandthisCodeofConduct. Part 13: Parking HighSchoolstudentswithavaliddriver’slicensemaybeeligibletodrivetoschoolandparkonschoolgroundsinthe parkingareadesignatedforstudents.StartingTuesday,August30,parkingpermitswillbeonsaleforseniorsonly. Thecostis$40andstudentsmaypickupanapplicationforminthemainofficeoratthebottomofthishandbook. StartingonSeptember26,parkingpermitswillbeavailableforjuniorsaswell.Allstudentvehiclesparkingon campusmustberegisteredwiththeschoolandmustdisplayacurrentBCHSpermitsticker.Parkingisaprivilege. Studentsmustbeingoodstandingbehaviorallyandacademicallyinordertoobtainaparkingpermit.Studentswho continuouslyviolateschoolpoliciesand/orparkingregulationsforfeitfutureparkingprivileges.Studentswhouse theparkingareawithoutauthorizationmayhavetheircartowedattheowner’sexpense.Uponpaymentofanonrefundablefee,eachstudentisissuedoneparkingspotfortheschoolyear.Parkingspacesarelimitedandpermits areissuedonafirstcomefirstservedbasis.Theschoolisnotresponsiblefordamagetopersonalvehicles.Safe drivingtechniques,includingreducedspeed,areineffectatalltimesparticularlyinthevicinityofpedestriansand schoolbuses.Studentsmustusetheproperentranceandexittoallschoolparkinglots.Consequenceswillbe assignedtothosewhoviolatetheserules,includingbutnotlimitedtothecarbeingtowedattheowner’sexpense. Part 14: Extracurricular Organizations and Clubs Studentorganizationscannotrestrictmembershiponthebasisofrace,color,weight,gender,religion,ethnicorigin, economicstatus,sexualorientationordisability.Studentsmaynotbedeniedparticipationinanyactivityforany reasonotherthanthoseestablishedbystate,countyorschooleligibilityrequirementsandthoserequirements legitimatelyrelatedtothepurposeoftheactivity.Theschooldistrictrequiresstudentorganizationstoregisterwith theschoolinordertoobtainavailableschoolfundsandtheuseofschoolfacilities.Allstudentmeetingsinthe schoolbuildingsoronschoolgroundsmayfunctiononlyaspartoftheformaleducationprocessorasauthorizedby thebuildingprincipal.Nostudentgroupmaymeetwithoutthedirectsupervisionofaschooldistrictemployee. Studentorganizationshavetheresponsibilitytomakecleartothepublicthattheirprogramsdonotnecessarily reflecttheviewoftheinstitutionasawhole.Useoftheschoolordistrictnamewhenparticipatinginapublic demonstrationisimproperunlessthebuildingprincipalorhis/herdesigneehasgrantedpermission. Studentorganizationsalsohavetheresponsibilitytorecognizethatpersonswhodisagreewiththeirviewand programshavetherighttochooseforthemselveswhethertolistentothegroups’pointsofviewandmustnotbe coercedorharassedintodoingso.Participationinextracurricularorganizationsandclubsisaprivilegeand violationsoftheCodeofConductmayresultinsuspensionofsaidprivilege. Part15: Dance Guidelines Itistheexpectationoftheschooldistrictthatallstudentswillbehaveinanappropriatemanneratallschoolevents, asoutlinedintheCodeofConduct.Inordertoattendschooldances,studentsmustbeingoodstanding behaviorally.StudentsattendingHighSchooldancesmustbeenrolledingrades9through12atBethlehemCentral HighSchool.GuestsattendingHighSchooldancescanbenoolderthan19yearsofageandmustbeapprovedin advancebythebuildingprincipal.Studentsandguestsundertheinfluenceofalcoholordrugswillbesubjecttothe penaltiesoftheschooldistrictasoutlinedinthisCodeofStudentConduct.Chaperonesmayusepassivealcohol sensorspriortoand/orduringthedancestomoreaccuratelydeterminewhetherornotastudenthasconsumed alcohol.ThepassivealcoholsensorisascreeningdeviceandisnotaBreathalyzer.Thisdevicewillbeusedtocheck allstudentswhentheyenterthedanceandperiodicallyduringtheeventorupondeparture.Ifitisdeterminedthat thestudenthasbeendrinking,parentswillbecalledanddisciplinaryconsequenceswillfollowinaccordancewith theDistrictCodeofConduct. Part 16: Procedures for Addressing Student Misconduct & Violations of the Code of Conduct Disciplineismosteffectivewhenitdealsdirectlywiththeproblematthetimeandplaceitoccursandinawaythat studentsviewasprogressive,fairandimpartial.Schoolpersonnelmayimposeamoreseverepenaltyforafirst violationdependingonthespecificfactsandcircumstancesofanincident.Anyweapon,alcoholorillegalsubstance foundshallbeconfiscatedimmediately,followedbynotificationtotheparentofthestudentinvolvedandthe appropriatedisciplinarysanction,whichmayincludepermanentsuspensionandreferralforprosecution.The buildingprincipalordesigneewillconsultwiththeappropriatelocallawenforcementagencyregardingviolations thatconstituteacrime.Notificationmaybemadebytelephone,awrittenletter,orbyanemail. Iftheconductofastudentisrelatedtoadisabilityorsuspecteddisability,thestudentsshallbereferredtothe CommitteeonSpecialEducationwhenrequiredbylaw.Disciplineadministeredwillbeconsistentwiththeseparate requirementsofthisCodeofConductfordiscipliningstudentswithadisabilityorpresumedtohaveadisability.A studentidentifiedashavingadisabilityshallnotbedisciplinedforbehaviorrelatedtohis/herdisability,exceptto theextentpermittedbylaw. AllstudentsareexpectedtopromptlyreportviolationsoftheCodeofConducttoanystaffmemberor administrator.Anystudentobservinganotherstudentpossessingaweapon,alcoholorillegalsubstanceonschool propertyorataschoolfunctionshallreportthisinformationimmediatelytoanystaffmemberoradministrator. Allschooldistrictpersonnelwhoareauthorizedtoimposedisciplinarysanctionsareexpectedtodosoinaprompt, fairandlawfulmanner. RemovalofaDisruptiveStudentfromtheClassroom: Astudent’sbehaviorcanaffectateacher’sabilitytoteachandcanmakeitdifficultforotherstudentsinthe classroomtolearn.ForpurposesoftheCodeofConduct,adisruptivestudentisdefinedas“substantiallydisruptive oftheeducationalprocessorsubstantiallyinterfereswiththeteacher’sauthorityovertheclassroom.”Asubstantial disruptionoftheeducationalprocessorsubstantialinterferencewithateacher’sauthorityoccurswhenastudent demonstratesapersistentunwillingnesstocomplywiththeteacher’sinstructionsorrepeatedlyviolatesthe teacher’sclassroombehaviorrules.Aremovalofastudentfromclassatthesecondarylevelwillbeforuptothree days.Theremovalfromclassappliesonlytothespecificclasswherethedisruptionoccurred.Thestudentwill receivealternativeinstructionduringthatclassperiod. TheteachermustcomplywiththeremovalprocessoutlinedintheDistrictCodeofConduct.Thisincludesa conferencewiththestudent,completionofaremovalformanddiscussionwithHighSchooladministration.Parents willbenotifiedandaconferenceheld,ifapplicable.Removalofastudentwithadisabilitymayconstituteachange inthestudent’splacement.Accordingly,noteachermayremoveastudentwithadisabilityfromhisorherclassuntil heorshehasverifiedwiththebuildingprincipalthattheremovalwillnotviolatethestudent’srightsunderstateor federallaworregulation. Part 17: Disciplinary Consequences and Sanctions Therearethreelevelsofdisciplinaryactionsandconsequencesasoutlinedinthechartbelow.Understandthatthe natureandseverityofanoffensecanescalateittoahighercategoryandthatanyinfractionswhichviolatethelaw willbereferredtolawenforcementagencies.Anongoingpatternofdisruption,truancy,drugandalcoholusageor insubordinationwillresultinareferraltotheJuvenileJusticeSystems(PINS)Therangeofconsequenceslistedbelow isprogressive.Consequencesescalateasactionsrecur.Theselistsareexamplesonlyandarenotallinclusive. Level1Infractions • Dresscodeviolations • Failuretocompletehomework/coursework • Unpreparedforphysicaleducation; • Inappropriatebehaviorinschool,includingonthebusand duringlunch,schoolassemblies,andotherschool sponsoredeventsoractivities • Swearing/inappropriatelanguage • Useofunapprovedelectronicdevices(thosewithno educationalpurpose)suchaspersonalmusicplayers, mobilephones,videogames,pagersorlaserpointers • Buying/sellingitemswithoutpriorapprovalofschooldistrict official • Abuseofstudentprivileges • Minorclassdisruptions • Failureofstudentleader(suchasnotlimitedtostudent governmentrepresentative,athleticteamleaders,class officer)toexemplifypositivestudentbehavior • Tardiness • Classcutting/leavingclasswithoutpermission • Unexcusedabsence/truancy • Cheating/plagiarism • Insubordination,failuretocomplywithdirectiongivenby staff Level1Consequences Buildingprincipalordesigneemaychoose oneormoreofthefollowing consequencesandarenotlimitedfrom usingmoresevereconsequences. • Lossofprivileges • Lossoffreetime(restrictedstudy hall,restrictedlunch) • Lossofparticipationinathleticor extra-curricularactivities • Counseling • Detention, • Parentcontact/conference • Confiscationofelectronicdevices • Removal,replacementor coveringofitemthatviolates dresscode • Lossofstudentleadership position • InternalSchoolSuspension Level2Infractions Any misbehavior whose frequency and/or seriousness disrupts the educational process or poses a threat to the health and safety of others is considered a Level II infraction. These infractions may be reportedtotheNYSEducationDepartmentasviolentanddisruptive incidents. ExamplesofLevelIIInfractionsinclude: • RecurringorseriousLevelIinfractions • Harassing/bullying/cyberbullyingand cyberthreats/menacing • Physicallyaggressivebehavior • Cuttingdetention • Physicalaltercation • InappropriateuseofcomputerorInternetaccess • Vandalismtotalinglessthan$100 • Possession,use,saleordistributionoftobaccoproductsor alcohol • Gambling • E-Cigarettes Level3Infractions Anymisbehaviorthatposesanimmediatethreattothehealthand safetyofselforothersinschoolandmayrequirepoliceintervention isconsideredaLevelIIIinfraction.Theseinfractionsarereportedto theNYSEducationDepartmentasviolentanddisruptiveincidents. ExamplesofLevelIIIInfractionsare: • RecurringorseriousLevelIorIIinfractions • Assaultresultinginphysicalinjury/seriousphysicalinjury • Vandalismtotalingmorethan$100 • Possession,useorthreateneduseofaweapon • Possession,use,saleordistributionofillegaldrugsor unauthorizedprescriptiondrugs • Burglary • Arson • Bombthreat/falsefirealarm/false911call • Homicide • Sexualoffenses(forcibleandother) • Robbery • Kidnapping • Recklessendangerment • Larceny • Rioting • Possessionoffireworks • Extortion • Hazing • Trespassing Level2Consequences Buildingprincipalordesigneemaychoose one or more of the following consequences and are not limited from usingmoresevereconsequences: • ContinuationofLevelI consequences • In-schoolsuspension • Suspensionfromlunch • Removalfromclass • Externalsuspension • Suspensionfromtransportation • LossofcomputerorInternet privileges • Restitution • Principal’shearing • FilingofaPersoninNeedof Supervision(PINS)Petition Level3Consequences The Building principal or designee may choose one or more of the following consequences and are not limited from usingmoresevereconsequences. • ContinuationofLevelIorII consequences • Externalsuspension • Superintendent’shearing • Exclusionfromschool Any student found guilty of bringing a weapon onto school property will be subject to suspension from school for at leastonecalendaryear. GuidelinesforStudentSuspensions: TheBoardofEducationoftheBethlehemCentralSchoolDistrictplacesprimaryresponsibilityforthesuspensionof studentswiththeSuperintendentandthebuildingPrincipals.TheSuperintendent,Principals,ortheirdesigneesare responsibleforfollowingappropriateproceduresforstudentsuspension.Whenthebuildingprincipalhasexhausted allavailablealternativesandresourcesandfeelsthatthestudent’scontinuedpresenceinschoolwouldconstitutea threatordangertohimself/herselforotherstudentsorthatthestudentis“violentand/ordisruptive”asdefinedin accordancewithlawandCommissioner’sRegulations,thestudentwillalsobereferredtothesuperintendentof schools.TheBuildingprincipalcansuspendastudentforfivedaysorless.Incaseswherethestudentdoesnotpose animmediatedangerorthreatofdisruptiontotheschoolenvironment,parentswillbenotifiedoftheproposed suspensionbyphoneandbyletterwithin24hours.Thechargesagainstthestudentwillbedescribedandthe studentandparentswillhavetherighttoaninformalconferencetodiscussthecharges.Ifastudent’spresence constitutesadangerorthreatofdisruption,thenoticeandopportunityforaninformalhearingshalltakeplaceas soonafterthesuspensionasreasonablypractical.Ifaparentwishestoappealasuspension,aformalhearingmay beheldtoexamineevidence.Ifthisdoesnotprovideresolution,theparentmayfileawrittenappealtothe Superintendentofschoolswithinfivebusinessdays. Ifastudentidentifiedashavingadisabilityissuspendedformorethan10days,thestudentwillbereferredtothe CommitteeonSpecialEducationforaManifestationDeterminationHearing.Whenastudenthasbeensuspended andisofcompulsoryattendanceage,immediatestepsshallbetakentoprovidealternativeinstructionthatisofan equivalentnaturetothatprovidedinthestudent’sregularlyscheduledclasses.Althoughthealternativeinstruction neednotmatchineveryrespecttheinstructionalprogrampreviouslyofferedtothestudent,itmustbeadequate enoughsothatthestudentmaycompletehis/hercoursework. Part 18: Discipline of Students with Disabilities TheBoardrecognizesthatitmaybenecessarytosuspend,removeorotherwisedisciplinestudentswithdisabilities toaddressdisruptiveorproblembehavior.TheBoardalsorecognizesthatforstudentswithdisabilitiesthereare prescribedprocedureswheneverschoolauthoritiesintendtoimposedisciplineuponthem.TheBoardiscommitted toensuringthattheproceduresfollowedforsuspending,removingorotherwisediscipliningstudentswith disabilitiesareconsistentwith§3214oftheEducationLawandPart201oftheRegulationsoftheCommissionerof Education.Whiletheschoolhastheauthoritytosuspendorremoveachildforviolatingtheschool’sCodeof Conduct,theparentandchildhavecertainrightsthroughouttheprocess. Part 19: Corporal Punishment Noteacher,administrator,officer,employeeoragentofaschooldistrictinthisStateshallusecorporalpunishment againstastudent. Part 20: Visitors to School Thebuildingprincipalordesigneeisresponsibleforallpersonsinthebuildingandonthegrounds. Part 21: Public Conduct on School Property Allpersonsonschoolpropertyorattendingaschoolfunctionshallconductthemselvesinarespectfulandorderly manner.Inaddition,allpersonsonschoolpropertyorattendingaschoolfunctionareexpectedtobeproperly attiredforthepurposetheyareonschoolproperty. Part 22: Dissemination TheBoardofEducationwillensurethatthecommunity,faculty,students,staffandparentsareawareoftheCodeof Conduct. ATTENDANCE POLICY Eachstudentmustbeinhomeroomby7:35a.m.At7:30a.m.,abellwillring,signalingstudentstomoveto homeroom.Anystudentarrivingafter7:35a.m.isconsideredlatetoschoolandshouldreporttothecafeteriato sign-in.Anystudentarrivingafter7:43a.m.mustreporttothemainofficeandsign-in. Awrittennotefromthestudent’sparentorguardianmustbeprovideduponthestudent’slatearrivaltoschool.If thestudentdoesnothaveanoteuponarrival,theywillbegiventhreedaystosubmitthenotetothemainoffice. Consequenceswillbeassignedtostudentsthatdonotsubmitanote.Reasonsforexcusedlatesinclude: • Illness • Religiousobligation • Medicalordentalappointments • Impassableroadsorsevereweatherconditions • Illnessordeathinthefamily • Courtappearance NOTE:Astudentwhopresentswith5illnessormedical/dentalappointmentnotesperquarterwillprovide physician’sdocumentationofillness/treatment. Latereferralswillcountineligibilitytotalsforallstudentsforspecialeventsaswellasjunior/seniorprivileges. Studentsareallowedfiveunexcusedlatesperquarter.Atthesixthlate,thestudentisreferredtothedeanfor disciplinaryaction.Consequencesmayinclude: • Afterschooldetention • Restrictedlunch • Suspensionofprivilegesforgrades11-12 • FurtherconsequencesmayapplyaspertheCodeofConduct Late to Class Studentslatetoclasswillbekeptinclassandtheteacherwillassignappropriatemake-uptimeandconsequences. Thesemayincludeteacherdetention,teacherphonecalltoparent/guardianorothersanctions. Class Attendance Policy ThefacultyofBCHSbelievesattendanceismorethananobligation.Studentattendanceandclassparticipationare vitaltosuccessfullearning.Therefore,studentabsences,includingexcusedandunexcusedabsences,inexcessof thirty(30)classmeetingsforafull-yearcourseandfifteen(15)classmeetingsforasemestercoursemayresultin thelossofopportunitytocompleteexamsandothercourserequirements.Studentsareexpectedtoremaininthe courseiftheywishtobeeligibletoenrollinsummerschool.Anystudentschangingcoursesatthestartoftheyear orsemesteraretoremainintheclassuntiltheyreceiveformalnoticefromtheCounselingCenterthattheyhave beenremovedfromtheclassroster.Failuretocomplywithschoolruleswillresultintheassignmentofdetention. Studentattendanceataschool-sponsoredprogramoranalternativeeducationalexperience(e.g.,fieldtripormusic lesson)isnotconsideredanabsencefromclass.Teachersexpecthomeworktobedoneontime.Thefaculty, counselorsandadministratorswillworktogethertoinformparentsandstudentsregardinganyattendance concerns. Class Cuts Goodclassattendanceisvitaltoacademicsuccess.Classcutsaredetrimentaltolearning.Anystudentwiththree classcutswillbesubjecttoanautomaticattendanceconferencewithanadministrator,parent,andotherschool staff. STUDENT SERVICES Counseling Services Phone:(518)439-4921,x22950Fax(518)478-0783 TheCounselingCenteroffersclassroomactivities,workshopsandgroupdiscussionsforstudentsateachgradelevel throughouttheschoolyear.Studentsareinformedoftheseactivitiesthroughthedailymorningannouncements,the CounselingCenternewsletterandbyinvitation. MoreinformationabouttheseandothereventsareavailableonlineontheCounselingCenterwebpageandfrom Naviance.AlsonotethattheHighSchooldailymorningannouncementsarepostedontheHighSchoolwebpage. Schoolcounselorsareavailablethroughouttheyeartohelpstudentswitheducational,personalorsocialconcerns. Ourgoalistohelpeachofourstudentsreachher/hispotentialinallareas.Pleasefeelfreetocontactusregarding yourstudent’seducationalandpersonaldevelopment.Welookforwardtoworkingwithyouandyourchildandtoa successfulandproductiveschoolyear. CounselingCenter(ontheweb) BCHSCounselingCenter:http://www.bethlehemschools.org/bcms/counseling-center/ NAVIANCE:http://connection.naviance.com/bethlehem Grade 9 Information Counselorshelpstudentsmakeapositivetransitiontotheacademic,personalandsocialchallengesoftheHigh School. CounselorsvisithomeroomsandbringstudentstotheCounselingCenterinordertogettoknowtheirstudentsas quicklyaspossible.Theacademicprogressofeachstudentismonitoredbymeansofinterimreportsandreportcard checks.ReportcardswillbeavailableonASPEN,thedistrict’snewWeb-basedstudentinformationportal.Students willbeintroducedtoNaviance,theHighSchool’sweb-basedcollegeandcareerplanningprogram.InJanuaryand February,students,parents,teachersandthecounselorswillbeinvolvedintheplanningprocesstoselecttenth gradecourses. Aninformationalmeetingforninth-gradeparentswillbeheldonMonday,September26,at8:00am.Pleaseplanto joinusattheHighSchoolinRoomG100forthisevent. Grade 10 Information Asstudentsproceedthroughourhighschoolprogram,theywillreceiveassistancewithpreparationforcollege, careerandposthighschoolplans.Instructionincareerexplorationisprovided.Duringhighschool,studentsmay decidetotaketestssuchastheSATSubjectTests.Thesetestsareinspecificsubjectsandstudentsmaytakeatestin mathematics,science,worldhistoryorsecondlanguage.InJanuaryandFebruary,students,parents,andcounselors willbeinvolvedintheplanningprocesstoselecteleventh-gradecourses. Grade 11 Information Thefollowingaredescriptionsofsomeofthejunioryearactivitiesprovided: BethlehemCentralHighSchoolisatestcenterforthePreliminaryScholasticAptitudeTest(PSAT),theScholastic AssessmentTests(SAT&SATSubjectTests),andtheAmericanCollegeTests(ACT).Studentswillbeencouragedto taketheappropriateteststomakethemselvesviablecandidatesforentranceintopost-highschoolinstitutions, careersortheArmedServices. InNovember,counselorsandstudentswillbegintoresearchcollegesusingNavianceandvariousresourcesthrough classroominstructionandsmall-groupmeetings.Selectioncriteriasuchascollegemajors,locations,costandother personalpreferenceshelpeachstudentreviewavarietyofinstitutions.InJanuaryandFebruary,students,parents, teachersandcounselorswillbeinvolvedintheplanningactivitiestoselect12thgradecourses.Duringthesecond semester,JuniorPlanningConferenceswillbescheduled.Students,parentsandcounselorswillhaveanopportunity toreviewacademicrecordsandtodiscusspost-highschoolplans. OurJuniorFamilyNightisscheduledforMonday,November7,at7:00p.m.intheBCHSauditorium.Thismeeting providesinformationaboutthedifferentkindsofcolleges,theprogramstheyoffer,admissionsrequirements,the financialaidapplicationprocess,thecollegeapplicationprocess,thecollegeessay,thecollegevisitandother relevanttopics. Representativesfrommorethan150collegesanduniversitiesvisittheCounselingCenterduringtheyeartospeak withstudentsabouttheirinstitutions.ThedatesandtimesofthesevisitsarepublishedonNavianceandinthe CounselingCenternewslettersandprimarilyoccurbetweenSeptemberandearlyDecember.Weencouragejuniors toattendconferencesthatareheldbythecollegesoftheirchoice.EachfallandspringthereisaCollegeFairat HudsonValleyCommunityCollege.Morethan200collegesarerepresented.Parentsandstudentsareencouraged toattendtheeveningsessionoftheCollegeFaironWednesday,September21.ThisyearBCHSishostingaCollege FaironThursday,September29inHSGymB,from6:30p.m.–8:00p.m. Grade 12 Information Asweapproachthefinalyearofthehighschoolguidanceandcounselingprogram,counselorsworkwithstudents andfamiliestofinalizepost-highschoolplans. Eachtwelfth-gradestudentneedstomeetallgraduationrequirementsandtosetappropriatepost-highschool goals.Pleasereviewthegraduationrequirementstomakesurethatallrequirementswillbemetattheendofthis year.PleaserefertotheinformationinthefolderyoureceivedatyourJuniorConferenceforproceduresforthe collegeapplicationprocess.Also,pleasecheckNaviance,theCounselingCenterwebpageandtheCounselingCenter newsletterforadditionalinformation. TheCounselingCentermustbenotifiedofcollegeapplicationsatleastfourweeksinadvanceoftheapplication deadline.StudentsandparentsshouldplantoattendourSeniorPlanningMeetingthatwillbeheldThursday, August25fromnoonto1p.m. Pleasenotethepolicyregardingthereportingoftestscores:SATandACTscoresmustbereportedtocollegesbythe EducationalTestingServiceand/ortheACT.NoscoreswillbereportedbyBethlehemCentralHighSchool.Students mustrequestscorestobesenttocollegesoftheirchoicewhentheyregisterforthetestsorwhentheyreceivetheir results.ForEarlyDecisionandEarlyActionapplications,studentsmustrequestthesescoresinearlyFall. TheCounselingCenterwillhostmorethan150collegerepresentativesduringtheyeartospeaktostudentsabout theirinstitutions.Weencourageseniorstotakeadvantageofthisopportunitytoobtaincollegeinformation. *PleaseNote:August5thistheregistrationdeadlinefortheSeptember10,2016ACT.Yourson/daughtermay registeronlineatwww.actstudent.org.September1stistheregistrationdeadlinefortheOctober1,2016SAT.Your son/daughtermayregisteronlineatwww.collegeboard.org. 2016-17 Test Dates and Information PSATInformationforJuniors ThePreliminarySAT/NationalScholarshipQualifyingTest(PSAT/NMSQT)willbeadministeredatBethlehemCentral HighSchoolduringtheschooldayonSaturdayday,October22.Alljuniorsplanningtoapplyforcollegeadmission shouldtakethistest.ThePSATisashortenedversionoftheSATI(ScholasticAssessmentTest)andservesasapreview forstudentstakingthetest.Typically,juniorstaketheSATIonceinthespringofgrade11andagaininthefallofgrade 12. The PSAT is also used for the National Merit Scholarship competition. Nationwide, the top 50,000 scores put students in a selected group qualifying them either as semi-finalists or commended students. Some students win collegescholarshipsinthiscompetition. AletteroutliningthisexamandregistrationdetailswillbedistributedtoGrade11studentsviaAspeninSeptember. StudentsmayregisterforthePSAT/NMSQTintheCounselingCenterOfficebeginningWednesday,September14, 2016.Todoso,wewillneedacheckfor$30.00madepayableto“BCSD.”ThedeadlineisThursday,October13th. Uponregistering,eachstudentwillreceiveabookletcontainingacompletepracticetest. Ontestday,Saturday,October22,2016,studentsshouldbringsharpened#2pencilsandapictureID.Pleasenote thatstudentsmayusecalculators.Anyscientific,four-functionorgraphingcalculatorwillbeallowed.Ifyouhaveany questions,pleasecontacttheCounselingOfficeat439-4921. 2016-2017 Test Dates Test Date Test Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline *September 10, ACT August 5, 2016 August 6-19, 2016 late fee required *October 1, 2016 SAT & Subject September 1, 2016 Sept. 13, 2016 (paper); Sept. 20, 2016 (online & phone) *October 2, 2016 ACT September 16, 2016 Sept. 17-30, 2016 late fee required *November 5, 2016 SAT & Subject October 7, 2016 Oct. 18, 2016 (paper); Oct. 25, 2016 (online & phone) November 3, 2016 Nov. 15, 2016 (paper); Nov. 22, 2016 (online & phone) ACT November 4, 2016 November 5-18, 2016 late fee required SAT & Subject December 21, 2016 Jan. 3, 2017 (paper); Jan. 10, 2017 (online & phone) 2016 December 3, 2016 December 10, 2016 January 21, 2017 Tests Tests SAT & Subject Tests Tests ►February 11, 2017 ACT January 13, 2017 January 14-20, 2017 *March 11, 2017 *April 8, 2017 SAT only February 10, 2017 Feb. 21, 2017 (paper); Feb. 28, 2017 (online & phone) ACT March 3, 2017 March 4-17, 2017 late fee required *May 6, 2017 SAT & Subject April 7, 2017 Apr. 18, 2017 (paper); Apr. 25, 2017 (online & phone) Tests SAT & Subject May 9, 2017 May 16, 2017 (paper); May 24, 2017 (online & phone) *June 3, 2017 Tests May 5, 2017 May 6-19, 2017 late fee required ACT *June 10, 2017 *=Test held at Bethlehem Central High School.4=This test is not scheduled in New York State in February. OtherTestDates PSAT/NMSQT:Saturday,October15,2016 APEXAMS:May1-5,2017andMay8-12,2017 Studentswitha504,IEPorDeclassificationPlan AstudentwhoreceivestestingmodificationswhowantstousethemfortheSATand/orACTmustapplydirectlyto those testing agencies for approval well in advance of the test dates. Please refer to www.collegeboard.org, www.actstudent.org,andyourschoolcounselorformorespecificinformation. SATandACTRegistration Students must register online by the deadline date. For SAT registration, go to www.collegeboard.org. Visit this websiteformoreinformationaboutSATI&[email protected]. NCAARegistration NCAAregistrationformsareavailableonlineonlyatwww.ncaaclearinghouse.net. CollegeApplicationFees Faxcharge-$2feeperfax MEDICAL SERVICES SchoolhealthservicesinBCSDareprovidedbyprofessionalregisterednurses.Ourschoolnurseshaveamultifacetedrolewithintheschoolsetting,onethatsupportsthephysical,mental,emotional,andsocialhealthof studentsandtheirsuccessinthelearningprocess.Ournursesprovideavarietyofschoolhealthservices,functions andprograms.Theseservicesarebaseduponcurrentevidence,bestpractices,andprofessionalschoolnursing standards.An“EmergencyHealthInformationForm”issenthometoparentsinlateAugust/earlySeptember. Parentsarerequiredtoprovideemergencycontactinformation,whichmayincludefriendsorrelativestobecalled incaseofillnessorinjuryiftheparentscannotbereached.Thisformgivestheschoolwrittenpermissiontocallthe emergencycontact(s)listed,asnecessary.Itisimportanttoinformtheschoolinwritingofchangestocontact information.Ifyoucannotbecontacted,theschoolmaynotreleaseyourchildtoanyoneotherthanthepersonor personslistedincaseofemergency.Parentsarealsorequiredtoprovideupdatedhealthinformation.Thisincludes allergies,medications,(bothprescriptionandover-the-countermedications),andrecenthealthinformation.This healthinformationiskeptonfilebythenursesonly. Medication Policy NewYorkStateEducationDepartmentGuidelinesstatethatALLmedications,includingover-the-counter medications,givenatschool,requirethefollowing: 1. Writtenorderfromyourchild’sphysicianstatingthenameofthemedication,dosage,frequencyandtimeof administration; 2. Writtenstatementfromtheparentorguardianrequestingadministrationofthemedicationinschool;and 3. Deliveryofthemedicationtothehealthofficebyparentorguardianinaproperlylabeled“original”/ pharmacycontainer. Atthesecondarylevel,emergencymedicationssuchasepi-pensandinhalerscanbecarriedbythosestudentswho aredeterminedtobeself-directedwithwrittenordersfromthestudent’smedicalprovider.BCSDmedicationforms canbefoundonthedistrictwebsite,http://bethlehemschools.org/departments/health. Physical Exam Requirement Aphysicalexamisrequiredforallchildrenenteringthisschoolsystemforthefirsttimeandforallchildrenentering gradesK,2,4,7and10.Proofofthisexammustbeasignedphysician’sphysicalappraisalform.[Aphysicalexam performedwithinthe12monthspriortothestartoftheschoolyearisacceptable.]Ifsuchanexaminationisnot provided,theschoolisrequiredbylawtoprovidetheexamattheschool’sexpense.Wepreferthatparentsmake appointmentstohavethefamilydoctorcompletethephysicalashe/shewillperformamorecompletephysical examandwillgivetherequiredimmunizations. BCSDphysicalappraisalformscanbefoundonthedistrictwebsite, http://bethlehemschools.org/departments/health. Body Mass Index Aspartofarequiredschoolhealthexamination,astudentisweighedandhis/herheightismeasured.These numbersareusedtofigureoutthestudent’sbodymassindexor‘BMI.’TheBMIhelpsthedoctorornurseknowif thestudent’sweightisinahealthyrangeoristoohighortoolow. NewYorkStateEducationLawrequiresthatBMIandweightstatusgroupbeincludedaspartofthestudent’sschool healthexamination.Eachyear,asampleofschooldistrictsareselectedtotakepartinasurveybytheNewYork StateDepartmentofHealth(DOH).TheBethlehemCentralSchoolDistricthasnotbeenselectedtosubmitits informationtoDOHin2015-16,howeveritIspossibleitwillberequiredtodosoin2016-17.Whensurveyed,only summaryinformationissent.Nonamesorinformationaboutindividualstudentsaresent.However,youmay choosetohaveyourchild’sinformationexcludedfromthissurveyreport.Ifyouwouldliketodoso,downloadthe opt-outformfromourwebsiteandreturnitcompletedtotheschool.BCSD“ChildhoodObesityReportingOptOut” formcanbefoundonthedistrictwebsite,http://bethlehemschools.org/departments/health. Immunization Requirements Section2164oftheNewYorkStatePublicHealthlawrequiresthatparent(s)provideevidenceoftheirchild’s vaccinationstatusbeforehe/shecanbeadmittedtoschool.Thefollowingimmunizationsarerequired: • 3IPV(InactivatedPolioVirus)*Note:3dosesareadequateif1doseisgivenafterage4;4dosesare requiredif3dosesaregivenbeforeage4. • DTaP:3doses • Tdap:1dose • IPV:3doses • HepatitisB:3doses,1stdosemaybegivenatbirthoranytimethereafter.Dose2mustbereceivedatleast 4weeks(28days)afterdose1.Dose3mustbeatleast8weeksafterdose2ANDatleast16weeksafter dose1ANDnoearlierthan24weeksofage.Or,2dosesofadulthepatitisBvaccine(Recombivax)for childrenwhoreceivedthedosesatleast4monthsapartbetweentheagesof11through15yearsofage • MMR:2dosesmeaslesvaccine,1doseofmumpsandrubellavaccines;1stdoseonorafter1stbirthday; musthave28daysbetweendoses1and2ofmeaslesvaccine • Varicella:1doseonorafter1stbirthday • MenACWY:2dosesofmeningococcalvaccine,minimalintervalbetweendosesis8weeks,(1dose MenACWYif1stdosereceivednomorethan4daysbefore16yearsofage) *BeginningSeptember1,2016,studentsenteringseventhand12thgradesmustbevaccinatedagainst meningococcaldiseaseinordertoattendschoolinNewYorkState. BCSDneedsproofofcompliancewithPublicHealthLaw2164beforeyourchildmayenterschool.Adequateproofis certificate/recordfromthephysician’sofficeorHealthCareClinic.Transcriptrecordsfromotherschoolsare acceptableproofofimmunization.Demonstratedserologicevidenceofmeasles,mumps,rubella,hepatitisB, varicellaorallthreeserotypesofpolioantibodiesisacceptableproofofimmunity.Diagnosisbyaphysician, physicianassistantornursepractitionerthatachildhashadvaricelladiseaseisacceptableproofofimmunityto varicella.Pleasebeadvisedthatstudentsnotincompliancewiththerequiredimmunizationrequirements,orthose lackingproofofsatisfactoryprogresstowardcompletion,willbeexcludedfromattendingschooluntiladequate proofissubmitted. PublicHealthLawalsostatesthatimmunizationsarenotrequiredwheretheparent(s)orguardian(s)“holdgenuine andsincerereligiousbeliefs”whicharecontrarytoimmunization.Ifthisappliestoyou,pleasecontacttheschoolfor the“RequestforReligiousExemptiontoImmunizationForm,ParentGuardianStatement”,fromTheUniversityof theStateofNewYorkandTheStateEducationDepartment.AsperNYSlaw,thebuildingprincipalmayaskfor furthersupportingdocumentstoreviewwhenconsideringthereligiousexemption.Pleasecontactyourschoolnurse withanyquestionsorconcerns.Pleasecontactyourschoolnurseifamedicalexemptionisrequired.BCSD immunizationformcanbefoundonthedistrictwebsite,http://bethlehemschools.org/departments/health. Dental Certificates NewYorkStateEducationLaw903,Chapter281,permitsschoolstorequestadentalexaminationreportforall newlyenrolledstudents,andforstudentsingradesK,2,4,7,and10.DentalHealthCertificatesaretobecompleted byparentorguardianandthechild’sdentist.Completedcertificatesshouldbesenttoyourschoolnurse.Dental ScreeningFormscanbefoundontheBethlehemDistrictwebsite,http://bethlehemschools.org. School Health Screenings NewYorkStateEducationLaw,(Article19,Section905),andtheCommissioner’sRegulations,Section136.3, requiresthatschoolsprovidethefollowinghealthscreenings: • Visionscreeningforallnewlyenrolledstudents,includingcolorperception,distanceacuity,nearvision,and hyperopia;inaddition,allstudentsingradesK,1,2,3,5,7,and10,willbescreenedfordistanceacuity. • Hearingscreeningforallnewlyenrolledstudents,aswellasforstudentsingradesK,1,3,5,7,and10. • Scoliosisscreeningforallstudentsingrades5through9. • Parent(s)willbenotifiedifthereareanyconcernsduringtheirchild’sscreening.Resultsofallscreeningswill bedocumentedinthestudent’sschoolhealthrecord. Dismissal for Illness or Injury During School Allstudentswhoareillorinjuredmustbedismissedthroughthehealthoffice.Studentsareencouragedtoreportto thehealthofficeanyillnessorinjurythatoccurredatschool.Thiswillensurepropercareandinsuranceclaim processinginthecaseofinjuryStudentswhobecomeillduringtheschooldayaretobedismissedthroughthe healthofficeonly.Parentsareexpectedtomakearrangementstohavetheirillorinjuredchildpickedupatschool. Studentsarenotpermittedtowalkhomeiftheyareill. Insurance ThedistrictcarriesaccidentinsuranceforallstudentsingradesK-12.Theinsuranceplanprovidesexcess,or secondary,coverage.Intheeventofaccidentalinjurytoastudent,parentsshouldfirstsubmittheclaimtotheirown healthandaccidentcarrier.Iftheclaimisnotpayableorisinexcessofthecoverageprovided,theremainderis submittedtotheschoolplanforpayment. Theschoolaccidentinsuranceplancoversstudentsparticipatinginschool-sponsoredactivities,andallstudentsare automaticallyenrolledasofthefirstdayofschool.Theindividualschoolsinthedistrictwillhandleclaimsunderthis plan. Primaryaccidentcoveragebytheschooldistrictwouldbebothprohibitivelyexpensiveand,inmostcases,a wastefulduplicationofcoveragecarriedbyfamilies.Itisexpectedthattheschool’ssecondarycoverageinsurance planwilladdanadditionallayerofcoverageforthosefewsituationsinwhichtheinjuryisnotfullycoveredbythe existingfamilyplan. Sports Information for Secondary Students Interestedstudentsmustsignuptoparticipateintheathleticsprogramthroughthehealthofficesatthemiddleand highschools.Thefollowingformsarerequiredtoplayasport:1)Sport’sUpdateformforeveryseason(tobe completedbyparent);and,2)Currentphysicalexam.(Additionalinformationmayberequestedsuchas illness/injuryclearance).Ifparentsorstudentshaveanyquestions,(i.e.deadlines,etc.),pleasecontactyourschool nurse. ACADEMIC INFORMATION Academic Averages Astudent’send-of-yearacademicaverageisdeterminedbyasimplemathematicalaverageofallcredit-bearing courses,multipliedbythecreditfactor.PhysicaleducationcoursesareincludedinthecomputationoftheGPA.Noncreditcoursesandpass/failcoursesarenotcalculatedintheaverage. Course Load Allstudentsmustcarryfive(5)subjectsandphysicaleducationeachsemester.Ninthandtenthgradersareassigned tostudyhallanytimeduringtheschooldaywhentheydonothaveascheduledclass. Course Registration CoursedescriptionsareavailableintheBCHSCurriculumHandbook,producedanddisseminatedannuallyeach January,andincurriculummaterialsdistributedduringcourseregistration.Thesematerialsaretobeusedasa planningguideforstudentcourseselectionandscheduling. Course Schedule Changes Onceschoolstartsinthefall,allstudentsmustfollowtheirassignedschedulesforthefirstthreedaysofclasses unlessseriousscheduleproblemsexist(i.e.:“doublebooked”,wronglevel,missingarequiredcourse,etc.). Beginningonthe4thdayofschool(Monday,September12th)andcontinuingthroughthe5thdayofschool(Tuesday, September13th,studentsmayinitiatesschedulechangerequests.Schedulechangesmaynotbemadeafterthe5th dayofclasses. Studentsmaydropa6thfullyearcoursebythe10thdayofthesecondsemester(Friday,February10th).Studentsmay dropa6thfirstsemestercoursebyWednesday,November30thanda6thsecondsemestercoursebyFriday,February 10th. Diploma Requirements BethlehemCentralHighSchoolgrantsRegentsandlocaldiplomas.Requirementsforeachgraduatingclassare detailedinthecurriculummaterialsdistributedduringcourseregistration.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,seeyour schoolcounselororanadministrator. Academic Supports Astudentwhoisfailingacourseatthe5or10weekmarkduringquarters1,2and3oratthe5weekmarkof quarter4maybeassignedavarietyofacademicsupports,includingbutnotlimitedto,studyhall.Studentstanding willbereviewedatthenextmarkingperiod.Thesestudentsmaynotbeprovidedanyoftheprivilegesaffordedto theirgradelevelpeers. Course Failures Astudentwhofailsarequiredcoursewillberequiredtomakeupthecoursepriortothetimeofhis/hergraduation fromhighschool.Thisistypicallydonebyattendingsummerschoolorbyrepeatingthecourseduringasubsequent schoolyearorsemester. Grades Students’gradesinaclassaredeterminedbythepracticesannouncedbyeachclassroomteacherduringthefirst weekofthecourse.Absencesandmake-upworkmayaffectgrades. Grade Explanations Allassignedgradesaretobegiveninpercentagesunlesspermissionhasbeengrantedbytheprincipaltoissue pass/failgrades.Thepassinggradeis65.Eachten-weekgraderepresentstheaverageforallworkcompletedduring thatperiodonly.Thefinalgradeforfullyearcourseswillbedeterminedbyaveragingfourquartermarks,thefinal examinationandthemid-termexamination(whenapplicable).Forsemestercourses,thetwoquartermarksandthe finalexamwillbeaveraged.AnystudentenrolledinaRegentscertifiedcoursewhohasapassingfinalaverage includingcoursework,examinations,labrequirements,andtheRegentsexamination,andwhohasfulfilledthe attendancepolicywillpassthecourse.Questionsorconcernsinvolvingstudentgradesaretobedirectedtothe teacherand,ifnecessary,tothesubjectsupervisor. Homework Itisschooldistrictpolicytoassignmeaningfulhomework.Whenproperlyguided,homeworkservestoreinforceand extendformalinstruction.Homeworkmayalsostimulatecuriositythatmayleadstudentstoexplorenewareasand dimensionsindependently.Suchassignmentsalso: • Providepracticeindevelopingandreinforcingskills; • Encouragestudents’developmentofgoodstudyhabitsandself-initiative;and • Developparentalinterestandparticipationinthestudent’sprogram. Homeworkshouldneversimplybeanassignmentthatischaracterizedchieflybythetimeitconsumes.Theamount ofhomeworkassignedvarieswitheachcourseandwillrangefromatotalof4to12hoursperweek. Making Up Assignments Studentsarerequiredtomakeuphomeworkandallclasswork.Inthecaseofexcusedabsences,twodaysof completiontimeforeachdayofabsencewillbeallowed(e.g.,sixdaystocompleteassignmentsforathree-day absence).Thisprovisionformake-upworkdoesnotexcusestudentsfromhandinginworkonapreviouslyspecified duedate.Studentsmayhavetheprivilegeofteacherassistanceformake-upwork. Studentsarerequiredtomakeuptestsandexaminationsfollowingexcusedabsences.Studentsarerequiredtotake mid-yearandfinalexaminationsasscheduled.Ifstudentsarelegallyabsentfromanexamination,thecounselor and/ortheteacherwillrescheduletheexaminationaccordingtoschoolguidelines. Honor Roll TheBCHSHonorRollincludesstudentswhoearnanaverageof91.5%oraboveinallcredit-bearingcourses (includingphysicaleducation)andnosinglegradebelow80%.TheBCHSMeritRollincludesstudentswhoearnan averageof84.5%oraboveinallcredit-bearingcourses(includingphysicaleducation)andnosinglegradebelow 65%.Astudentwithanaverageabove91.5%whodoeshaveagradebelow80%willbeincludedintheMeritRoll. Incompletes Agradeofincompletemaybegiventostudentsinthefollowingsituations: • Continuedabsencespriortothecloseofamarkingperiod,withnotimetomakeupwork. • Continuedabsencespriortoamajortestheldatthecloseofamarkingperiod,withnotimetomakeup work. • Intermittentabsencesduringamarkingperiodthathavepreventedastudentfromcompletingrequired work. • Anydisabilityduringamarkingperiodthathaspreventedastudentfromcompletingrequiredwork. Anincompletemustbemadeupwithinareasonablelengthoftimeasdeterminedbytheteacherbutnolaterthan fiveweeksaftertheendofthemarkingperiod.Studentswhofailtoresolveanincompletewillreceiveagradeof zero,whichwillbeaveragedinwiththegradeforthequarter. Interim Progress Reports Halfwaythrougheach10weekmarkingperiod,studentswillreceiveaninterimprogressreport.Allinterimreports willbeavailableonASPEN,thedistrict’sinformationportal.Distributiondatesarelistedinthedistrictcalendar. Theseprogressreportsareintendedtoprovidemorefrequentfeedbackaboutstudentprogressandto communicatecommendationsandrecommendationsforimprovement.Thesereportswillincludegradesand/or teacherfeedbackfromallsubjectareas.Parentswithconcernsorquestionsshouldcallthemainofficeofthehigh schoolforanappointmentwiththeteacherconcerned. Plagiarism and Cheating Plagiarismisthepresentationofanother’sideasorwordsasiftheywereone’sown,whetherintermpapers,ona testoraspartofanyschoolorhomeworkassignment.ThismayincluderesearchgatheredfromtheInternet,books, teachersorevenfromotherstudents.Plagiarismisillegal,andaviolationoftheDistrictCodeofConduct.Cheating includesplagiarismbutmayalsoinvolveactivitiessuchaslookingatanotherstudent’spaperduringatestorbeing inpossessionofacheatsheet.Thestudentwhoseworkistakenisguiltyifheorsheknowinglyallowsthisto happen.Astudentimplicatedinanyoftheabovewillbegivenagradeofzeroontheassignment.Aschool administratorwillnotifyparentsandthestudentwillbeplacedonformalacademicprobationfortheremainderof his/herschoolcareer.Asecondincidentofcheatingwillresultinanotebeingplacedinthestudent’sacademicfile. Ifteachersorstaffmembersobserveastudenttalkingorpassingorreceivinganoteforanyreasonduringaquiz, testorexam,theywillimmediatelypickupthetest.Nostudentmayleavetheexaminationroompriortothestated examreleasetime.Violationoftheseoranyothertestingproceduresorrulesannouncedbytheproctoratthestart oftheexaminationwillresultinagradeofzeroontheexam.Appealsmustbemadethroughtheschoolprincipal. Student Assistance Time Period9isthetimebetween2:15and3:07p.m.Teachersmayrequestthatstudentsstayforextrahelp.Also, teachersmaybeavailableformake-upworkifthestudentmakespriorarrangements.Studentsmayalsousethe computersandresourcesoftheLibraryMediaCenterforresearchandstudy.Westronglyencouragestudentsto takeadvantageoftheseopportunities.Abuspassisrequiredforstudentsridingthebusafterperiod9Tuesday throughThursday.Theonlyotherreasonsstudentsareallowedinthebuildingduringperiod9aretowaitfor athleticorextracurricularclubsandactivitiesortoserveteacheroradministrativedetention.Anystudentfound loiteringonschoolpropertyduringperiod9willbeassignedtodetention. Student Records Eachyear,inpreparationforpre-registration,studenttranscriptsaredistributedduringcourseselectiontostudents ingrades9-11.Studentsshouldreviewthetranscriptforaccuracy.Iftheacademicrecordisinaccurate,thestudent mayrequestaformalreviewofrecords,andtranscriptscanbeupdated.Studentsandparentshaveaccesstoa student’spermanentrecordfolderincompliancewiththeFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA). Studentsmustpresenttheirrequestforacopyoftheirtranscriptorreportcardinwritingusingaspecificformfrom theCounselingCenter. Seniorswillreceivemoredetailedinformationabouttranscriptsforcollegeoremploymentduringthefallofsenior year.Graduateswillbechargeda$2.00feeperrequest.Pleaseallowoneweektoprocessatranscriptrequest. Ifastudenttransferstoanotherschool,thestudent’sacademicrecordandacopyofhis/herdisciplinerecordwillbe transferredtothenewschooluponformalrequestfromtheschoolandproperreleasefromthestudent’sfamily.All booksandmaterialsmustbereturnedpriortothetransfer. Studenttranscriptsandreportcardsareimportantdocuments.Studentsshouldmakecertaintoreviewrecords carefullyeachtimetheyreceiveone. Tests and Examinations Unittestswillnotbegiventheweek(fiveschooldays)beforefinalandmid-yearexams.Studentsmaysitfor Regentsexaminationsattheconclusionofthecoursethatpreparesthemfortheexam.Inmostcasesitisthe completionofasequenceorofaspecificcurriculumthataddressesthelearningstandardsinthesubjectareas. GENERAL INFORMATION Acceptable Use Policy TheBoardofEducationprovidesawiderangeoftechnologyresourcestoitsstudentsforthepurposeofadvancing theeducationalmissionoftheBethlehemCentralSchoolDistrict.Asignedacceptableusepolicyisrequiredforall studentsusingthedistrict’stechnologyresourceswhichincludes,butisnotlimitedto,computers,laptops, smartphones,tablets,internetaccess,wikis,websites,andanyothernetworksystemscoordinatedandprovidedfor throughthedistrict.Allusersofthedistrict’stechnologyresourcesmustindicatetheiracceptanceofthepolicy guidelinesbeforeaccesstotheresourcescanbeallowed,failuretodosowillresultinthedisablingofthestudent’s networkaccessanduseoftechnologyresourcesinthedistrict. TheAcceptableUsePolicyprovidesdetailsregardingtheappropriateandinappropriateuseofdistricttechnology. Successfuloperationofthedistricttechnologyresourcesrequiresalluserstoconductthemselvesinaresponsible, decent,ethical,andpolitemannerwhileusingthedistrict’stechnologyresources. Thecompletepolicyisavailableat:http://www.bethlehemschools.org/boe/policies/4526-2/ Pleasenotethatthestudentswhohaveanagreementonfiledonothavetofileanew,signed,agreementeach year.Allnew/enteringstudentsaregiventhepolicywhentheyregister.Mainofficestaffwillverifythatstudents returnasignedagreementwithanyotherdocumentationtheyarerequiredtoprovidewhenenteringthebuilding forthefirsttime. Custody Issues Ifthereisanissuewiththecustodyofyourchild,pleasebesurethatcurrentcustodyagreementisfilewiththe districtregistrarandintheschooloffice. Dances GuestsattendingHighSchooldancescanbenoolderthan19yearsofageandmustbeapprovedbytheprincipal. Nomiddleschoolstudentsareallowed.Validparentalcontactnumbersforeachguestmustbeprovidedand verified. Itistheexpectationoftheschooldistrictthatallstudentswillbehaveinanappropriatemanneratallschoolevents, asoutlinedintheDistrictCodeofConduct.Theparticipationofstudentsatschooldancesisalsogovernedbythe rulesandregulationsofthecode. • Inordertoattendschooldances,studentsmustbeingoodstandingbehaviorally. • StudentsattendingHighSchooldancesmustbeenrolledingrades9through12atBethlehemCentralHigh School.StudentswillberequiredtoshowtheirBCHSidentificationorotherphotoidentificationwhenthey signin. • InvitedguestsfromoutsidethedistrictmayattendwhenaccompaniedbyaBCHSstudentandwhenaguest formhasbeencompletedandapprovedbytheprincipaloftheguest’sschool.Studentsmaypickupforms fromthemainofficeandmustsubmittheformtotheBethlehemCentralHighSchoolprincipalpriorto3:00 p.m.onthedayprecedingthedance.Guestsattendinghighschooldancescanbenoolderthan19yearsof ageandmustbeapprovedinadvancebytheprincipal.Nomiddleschoolstudentsareallowed.Valid parentalcontactnumbersforeachguestmustbeprovidedandverified. • Danceswillbeginat7:00p.m.andendat10:00p.m.Studentsareexpectedtoleavethebuilding immediatelyafterthedanceends. • Ticketswillbepurchasedatthedoor.Studentswillsigninattheentrancewhentheypurchasetheirticket.A capof1,100willbeplacedonthenumberofticketssold. • Studentsundertheinfluenceofalcoholordrugswillbesubjecttothepenaltiesoftheschooldistrictas outlinedintheCodeofConduct. • • • • • • • • • • Chaperonesmayusepassivealcoholsensorspriortoand/orduringthedancestomoreaccurately determinewhetherornotastudenthasconsumedalcohol.Thepassivealcoholsensorisascreeningdevice andisnotaBreathalyzer.Thisdevicewillbeusedtocheckallstudentswhentheyenterthedanceand periodicallyduringtheevent. Ifitisdeterminedthatthestudenthasbeendrinking,parentswillbecalledanddisciplinaryconsequences willfollowinaccordancewiththeDistrictCodeofConduct.Ifachaperoneormonitorsuspectsastudent maybeundertheinfluenceofalcoholordrugsatanytimeduringthedance,thestudentwillberemoved andreferredtoanadministratororschoolresourceofficerforreviewand/ortesting. Studentsmaynotenterthedancemorethanonehourpastthestarttimeofthedance.Athletesplayingin awaygamesorstudentsparticipatinginotherBCHSeventswillbeabletopurchaseaticketandsigninupon theirreturntoBCHS. Studentsmustsignoutiftheyleaveearlierthanonehourbeforethescheduledendofthedance.Students willnotbere-admittedintothedanceoncetheysignout. Allcoats,jackets,bagsandpurseswillbeplacedinasecurecoat-checkareauponentrance.Nonewillbe allowedintothedance. Nobottlesofanykindmaybebroughtontothepremises. Thecafeteriawillbeopenforstudentstopurchasefoodand/orbeveragesduringthedance.Nofoodor beverageswillbeallowedoutsidethecafeteria. Inordertomaintainasafeenvironment,thedancefloormustbeaccessibleatalltimes.Theremustbe sufficientspaceforstudentsandchaperonestoeasilywalkthroughthedanceflooratanypoint. Chaperoneswillbezonedthroughouttheentranceandexithallway,thedancefloorandperimeter,the cafeteria,thebreezewayandthebathroomhallway.Chaperoneswillalsomonitorthebathrooms. Appropriatedressisexpected.Footwearwillbewornatalltimes.Also,studentswillnotbeallowedtowear orcarrysunglassesintothedances.Studentswillnotbeallowedtowearhatsorheadcoverings,exceptfor religiouspurposes,intothedances. Daily Bulletin Announcementsforthedailymorningbulletinshouldbeturnedintothemainofficeby3:00p.m.onthedaybefore theannouncementistoberead.Theseannouncementsmaybeusedonlytopublicizeeventsforschoolortownsponsoredactivitiesandmustbeapprovedbytheadvisorpriortosubmission.Themorningbulletinisalsoposted ontheHighSchoolWebpagedaily. Dress Code Studentswhoviolatethedistrictstudentdresscodeshallberequiredtomodifytheirappearancebycoveringor removingtheoffendingitemand,ifnecessaryorpractical,replacingitwithanacceptableitem.Anystudentwho refusestodososhallbesubjecttodiscipline,uptoandincludingin-schoolsuspensionfortheday.Anystudentwho repeatedlyfailstocomplywiththedresscodeshallbesubjecttofurtherdiscipline,uptoandincludingsuspension. Eachbuildingprincipalordesigneeshallberesponsibleforinformingallteachers,studentsandtheirparentsofthe studentdresscodeatthebeginningoftheschoolyearandanyrevisionstothedresscodemadeduringtheschool year. Pleasenotethatinterpretationofappropriatedressandappearanceshallbemadebythedeansand/orassistant principal.Appealoftheinterpretationistobedirectedtotheprincipal. Dignity for All Students Act TheDignityAct(EducationLaw§11[7])definesharassmentasthecreationofahostileenvironmentbyconductorby verbalthreats,intimidationorabusethathasorwouldhavetheeffectofunreasonablyandsubstantiallyinterfering withastudent’seducationalperformance,opportunitiesorbenefits,ormental,emotionalorphysicalwell-being;or conduct,verbalthreats,intimidationorabusethatreasonablycausesorwouldreasonablybeexpectedtocausea studenttofearforhisorherphysicalsafety.Suchconduct,verbalthreats,intimidationorabuse,includes,butisnot limitedtoconduct,verbalthreats,intimidationorabusebasedonaperson’sactualorperceived:race,color,weight, nationalorigin,religion,ethnicgroup,religiouspractice,disability,sex,sexualorientationandgender(which includesaperson’sactualorperceivedsex,aswellasgenderidentityandexpression). BullyinghasbeendescribedbytheUSDEasunwanted,aggressivebehavioramongschool-agedchildrenthat involvesarealorperceivedpowerimbalance.Thebehaviorisrepeated,orhasthepotentialtoberepeated,over time. Studentsareencouragedtoreportanyincidentsofbullyingorharassmenttoanadministrator,schoolcounseloror teacher.ReportingformsareavailableintheMainOfficeandonthedistrictWebsite.TheDignityforAllStudents Act(DASA)requiresthedesignationofabuildingcoordinatorwhowillassistintheprocessingandinvestigatingof incidentsofbullyingorharassment.Pleasecontactthehighschool’smainofficeat439-4921toreportanyincidents totheDASAcoordinator. Discipline Thedistrict’scompleteCodeofConductisincludedinthebackofthishandbook.Thefollowingaredescriptionsof someoftheschoolconsequencesstudentsmayfaceforcodeviolations.Asummarywasdistributedtoeachstudent onthefirstdayofschool. Disciplineisviewedasalearningopportunity.Studentsareencouragedtoconsidertheirchoicesandconsequences andmakepositivedecisions. Administrative Detention Detentionisasupervisedassignmentafterschool.Alldetentionsaretobescheduledwith24-hourpriornotification tothestudent.Studentsarenotpermittedtosleep,useheadphones,cellphonesorcommunicatewithothersand willbegivenbreaksatthediscretionofthemonitor. Studentswhohavebeenexternallysuspendedfromschooland/orhavedisciplinereferralsmaylosetheprivilegeof attendinganevent.Legalreasonsformissingdetentionarethesameasthoseforexcusedabsences.Anexcuseof workorpersonalbusinessisnotacceptableandwillbetreatedthesameasanunexcusedabsence.Cutting detentionmayresultindoubletheassignmentofdetentionandreferraltoanadministratorforinsubordination. Continueddetentioncutswillresultinfurthersanctions. Restricted Study Hall StudentsaretospendtheirtimeinRestrictedStudyHalldoingacademicwork.Notalking,sleepingorelectronic devicesareallowed.StudentswhoreceiveareferralforanyviolationwhileinRestrictedStudyHallwillbeassigned additionalconsequencesforthatviolation.Continuedrestrictedstudyhallcutswillalsoresultinafter-school detentionandreferraltoanadministrator. Teacher Detention ThisisanassignmentofextraclassattendanceduringPeriod9.Failuretoattendteacherdetentionwillresultin referraltoanadministrator. In-School Suspension StudentsassignedtoInternalSchoolSuspension(ISS)arerequiredtoreporttotheISSroomattheconclusionof homeroom(7:43a.m.).Studentsmuststayuntilthecompletionoftheschooldayat2:07p.m.Ifastudentislatebut arrivesbefore8:10a.m.,he/shemayremainbutmuststayuntil3:00p.mandmakeupanyremainingtimethe followingschoolday.Anystudentarrivingafter8:10a.m.willberequiredtoreturntoclassandservehis/herISSthe followingday.IfastudentbecomesdisruptiveinISS,heorshewillreceiveoutofschoolsuspensionandre-servethe internalsuspensionuponreturn. Studentswillberequiredtosign-inandtaketheirassignedseats.ThereisnosleepingallowedinISS.Thereareno electronicdevicesallowedinISS.IfstudentsbringanyelectronicdevicestoISStheywillbestoredwiththeISS monitorfortheday.StudentswillbeassignedworkfromeachoftheirregularclassroomteachersStudentsmust passtwocheckpointsduringthedaybyhavingapositiveattitude,stayingontaskandcompletingtheirassigned work.AllworkassignedtothestudentsinISSmustbecompletedthatday.StudentsmustsignacontractwhenISS isassignedagreeingtoabidebyalltherulesandprocedures.Failuretocomplywillresultinfurtherconsequences. IfastudentleavesISSwithoutpermission:Thestudentwillbesuspendedandparentswillbecontacted.Thestudent willhavetore-servetheISSupontheirreturnfromexternalsuspension. External Suspension Studentswhohavebeenexternallysuspendedfromschoolarenotpermittedonthecampusduringthe instructionalday.Failuretocomplymayresultinpoliceinvolvement.Analternativeforinstructionandattendance creditmaybeachievedviahomeinstructionand/orthroughparticipationinthedistrict’sSuspensionInstruction Program(OCIP).Thesestudentsmayalsomeetwithappropriateschooldistrictpersonneltodiscusswaystohelp thestudentsbecomemoresuccessfulinschool. Extracurricular Activities Participationinschoolextracurricularactivitiesisaprivilege.Discipline,poorattendanceoracademicissuesmay resultinstudentsbeingdeniedentrytoschoolfunctions. Studentsarerequiredtobeinattendanceatschoolonthedaytheyparticipateinanyextracurricularactivities.In ordertoreceivecreditforfulldayattendancestudentsmustbeinschoolforatleasthalfaday(4periods). Studentswhoareexternallysuspendedfromschoolwillbebarredfromallschoolfunctions(e.g.,athleticevents, dancesorotherschoolevents)ontheday(s)ofsuspension.Inappropriatebehavioratextracurricularactivitieswill resultinareferralandcorrespondingdisciplinaryaction.PleaserememberthatBCHSrulesfollowourstudentsto awayathleticcontestsandotherschooleventstakingplaceoffcampus. Priortoaspecialevent(e.g.Homecoming,SnowballDance,JuniorProm,SeniorBall)studentswhohavebeen externallysuspendedfromschooland/orhavereferrals,willbesubjecttolosingtheprivilegetoattend.Pleasenote thatthisincludesreferralsforbeinglatetoschool. Electronic Devices in School Inanattempttohelpourstudentsbecomemorecompetentandresponsibleusersoftechnology,studentswillbe abletouselaptops,tabletcomputers,smartphonesandmobilephonesatalltimesinthecafeteria. Inaddition,studentsmayusetheseelectronicdevicesinthehallsandLibraryMediaCenter(LMC)providedtheir useisacademicinnature.(PleasenotethatphonecallsandtextingwillnotbeallowedinthehallorLMC.) Classroomuseofelectronicdeviceswillbedeterminedbytheindividualteacher.Violationsofthispolicywillresult inthedevicebeingconfiscatedanddisciplinaryconsequencesforinsubordinationwillbeassigned. Emergency Closings Occasionally,itisnecessaryforschoolstobeclosedordelayopeningbecauseofinclementweather,facilitiesfailure orotheremergencies.Schoolcancellations,delaysorearlydismissalswillbepostedonthedistrictWebsiteandon localtelevisionandradiostationsassoonasthedecisionismade. YoumayalsowishtosubscribetoourSchoolNewsNotifieralertsystem,whichsendsane-mailmessagetoyou shouldschoolbecanceledorclosedearly.(Visithttp://bethlehemschools.orgtosign-up). Duringtheschoolday,shouldconditionsrequireanearlydismissalofstudents,pleasecheckourwebsiteand/or listenfortelevisionorradioreports.Yourchildshouldknowwheretogo(neighbor,relativeetc.)inthecaseofan earlydismissal.Pleasehaveaplaninplacewithyourchild. Faculty Workroom Studentsarenottobeinthefacultyworkroom.Studentsarenotallowedtousethecopymachineorplacematerials directlyinfacultymailboxes.Studentsmusthavefacultyaccompanythemiftheyaretoentertheworkroomduring orafterschoolhours. HealthServicesSchoolhealthservicesinBCSDareprovidedbyprofessionalregisterednurses.Ourschoolnurses haveamulti-facetedrolewithintheschoolsetting,onethatsupportsthephysical,mental,emotional,andsocial healthofstudentsandtheirsuccessinthelearningprocess.Ournursesprovideavarietyofschoolhealthservices, functionsandprograms.Theseservicesarebaseduponcurrentevidence,bestpractices,andprofessionalschool nursingstandards. Idle-Free School Zones BChastakenanimportantsteptoprovideasafeandhealthyenvironmentforourstudents,staffandcommunityby adoptinganoidlingpolicyforschoolbusesandprivatevehiclesonschoolgrounds-essentially,makingourschools “idle-freezones.”ThepolicyitselfreinforcesexistingNewYorkStateidlingrestrictions,butitisourhopethatby makingthismoralcommitment,wecanencourageallstaff,parentsandcommunitymemberstoobservetheidlefreezones. Lockers Eachstudentwillbeissuedalockeratthebeginningoftheschoolyear.Studentsshouldnotsharelockersor combinations.LockersarethepropertyofBCHSandmaybeinspectedbyauthorizedschoolpersonnelatanytime. Studentsarerequestedtomakesuretheirlockersarelockedandtorefrainfrombringinglargesumsofmoneyor valuablestoschool.Ifitisnecessarytobringvaluables,studentsshoulddeposittheseinthemainofficeatthe beginningofschoolandcollectthesewhentheyleave.Theschoolisnotresponsibleforlossofpersonalitems. PleasenotethatlockersareavailableforstudentuseinthePEareas.Studentsshouldlockallbelongingsand valuablesduringparticipationinclass. Lost or Damaged School Materials Ifatextbookorotherschoolmaterialgiventoastudentisdamagedorlost,studentsarerequiredtopayafeebased ontheconditionand/orreplacementcostofthebookasdeterminedbytheteacherandsubjectsupervisor.The mainofficewillcollectthemoneyforlostordamagedtextbooksormaterials.Whenstudentsareallowedtoretain certainmaterialsortextbooksuntilthetimeofexaminations,arrangementswillbemadebytheteacherastowhere andwhensuchmaterialsaretobeturnedin.Theseitemswillnotbeacceptedinthemainoffice.Themainoffice willnotacceptmoneyorreturnedmaterialsfromindividualstudentsduringexaminationdays.Duringtheschool year,studentswillreceivenoticesatregularintervalsconcerningoverduelibrarymaterials.Ifmaterialsarenot retrievedafterthethirdnotice,aletterwillbesenttostudents’parents.Ifastudenthasoutstandingfinesand/or replacementcostsforlostordamagedbooksormaterials,his/herreportcardmaynotappearonAspen,his/her studentrecordsmaybewithheldfromothersecondaryschools,collegesandemployers,anditmayresultinbeing deniedentrytoschoolfunctions. Lost and Found Studentsfindingpropertybelongingtoothersshouldbringittothemainoffice.Areportforlostorstolenmaterials maybefiledintheassistantprincipal’soffice. Middle School HighSchoolstudentsarenottovisitorloiteronMiddleSchoolgroundswhenschoolisinsession. Military Recruiters and Access to Student Information PursuanttotheNoChildLeftBehindAct,theschooldistrictmustdisclosetomilitaryrecruitersandinstitutionsof higherlearning,uponrequest,thenames,addressesandtelephonenumbersofhighschoolstudents.This informationisroutinelyusedbymembersoftheArmedServices(Army,Navy,AirForce,MarineCorps)aswellas colleges,vocationalschools,collegiatescholarshipinformationservicesandgraduationapparelcompanies.The districtmustalsonotifyparentsoftheirrightandtherightoftheirchildtorequestthatthedistrictnotreleasesuch informationwithoutpriorwrittenparentalconsent.Parentsandstudentswishingtoexercisetheiroptionto withholdtheirconsenttothereleaseoftheaboveinformationtomilitaryrecruitersand/orinstitutionsofhigher learningmustfill-out,signandreturnthe“MilitaryRecruitersOpt-OutForm”totheBCHSMainOfficebyOctober3. Thisformislocatedattheendofthispacket. Open House Everyfall,thehighschoolholdsaneveningOpenHousefortheparents.TheOpenHousefor2016isonThursday, September22at6:00p.m.Thepurposesofopenhouseare: • togiveparentsandteacherstheopportunitytointeract • togiveteacherstheopportunitytopresentanoverviewoftheyear’sprogramandsharethoughtsabout standards • togiveparentstheopportunitytoaskquestionsandbecomeactivelyinvolvedintheschool Religious Holidays Thedistrictrecognizesthatmanyreligiousgroupswithinourcommunitycelebratedifferentholidaysduringthe year.Onoccasionswhenscheduledschoolactivitiesandobservancesofreligiousholidaysconflict,districtpolicyis tohonorfamilyrequeststoexcusestudents. School Resource Officer Theschoolresourceofficer(SRO)isamemberoftheBethlehemTownPoliceassignedtobeintheHighSchoolona dailybasis.TheSROinteractswithstudents,collaborateswithteachersandadministrators,servesasaresourcefor parentsandconnectstheschooltothelargercommunity.Thispartnershipbetweentheschooldistrictandthe BethlehemPoliceDepartmentaimstopromotemorepositiveinteractionwithpoliceandtohelpmaintainasafe schoolenvironmentconducivetolearning. School Safety Procedures ThereisaspecificplaninplaceatBCHStoensurethesafetyofstaffandstudents.Throughouttheyear,thereare drillssothatallindividualsintheschoolarecomfortablewithemergencyprocedures.Properinformationand directionwillbegiventoallinvolvedbefore,duringandafteranydrilloremergency.Duetotheseriousnessofthese drills,studentsmustlistentoandfollowalldirections. Emergency Notification Uponhearinganemergencynotification,allstudentsshouldgoquicklyandquietlytothenearestsupervised classroom.Studentsshouldremainthereuntilanannouncementismadesignalingthatitissafetocontinuewith theirschedule. Fire Alarms Afireevacuationplanispostedineachclassroom.Studentsshouldbefamiliarwiththeexitrouteandbeprepared tofollowitifthealarmbellsounds.Intheeventofafirealarmordrill,studentsaretoproceedquietlyandinan orderlyfashionoutofthebuildingunderthesupervisionanddirectionofstaff.Studentsshouldremainwiththeir classandbeatleastonehundredfeetawayfromthebuildingandfirehydrants.Alldrivewaysandparkinglotsmust bekeptcleartoallowthepassageofemergencyvehicles.Thesignalforstudentsandteacherstoreturntothe buildingwillbegivenoverthePAsystem. Go Home Drill Theannual“GoHome”drillisorderedbytheCommissionerofEducationincooperationwiththedirectorofthe StateCivilDefenseCommission.Whilethedrillisprimarilyanexercisetobefollowedintheeventofanemergency whenatwo-hourwarningisanticipated,itisbeingorganizedalsoasaproceduretobefollowedintheeventofa civilemergency. Highschoolbusriderswillbetransportedfirst.Sincethehighschooliscenterednearthebusgarage,thetotal elapsedtimeforgettingallchildrenhomewouldbelessthanifelementarypupilsweretransportedfirst.Then,too, suchaplanwillresultinhavingolderchildrenhomeandabletocareforyoungeronesintheeventparentsareaway fromhomeduringanemergency.Schoolbuseswilltravelprimaryroadsanddropstudentsatpointsthatarenot greaterthanahalf-milewalkingdistancefromtheirhomes. Visitors to School Ourvisitorpoliciesaredesignedtoensurethesafetyofallstudentsandstaffandtominimizedisruptiontothe instructionalprogram.Allvisitorsmustsigninandreceiveavisitor’spassuponenteringourschool.Uponleavingthe building,pleasesignoutandreturnthebadge. Nopersonotherthanastudent,anofficeroremployeeofthedistrict,orparentorlegalguardianofastudentin regularattendanceatsuchschoolshallenteruponorremainuponschoolpropertyforanypurposewithoutthe permissionofabuildingadministratororotherauthorizedrepresentativeofthedistricthavingsuchpropertyin charge.Violatorsoftheaboverulearesubjecttoarrestandprosecutionfordisorderlyconductortrespassing. StudentsarenotpermittedtobringfriendsasgueststoBCHS. School Store Theschoolstore—“TheBuyIt”—isopendaily.Inadditiontosellingschoolsupplies,theschoolstoreisavailableasa distributioncenterforsuchitemsasclothing,snacksandsupplementaryteachingmaterials.Alladditionaltextbooks, reviewbooksandmaterialsthatteachersrequiretheirstudentstopurchasewillbeorderedthroughtheschool storeandthestorewill,inturn,selltheseitemstothestudents. Student Searches AsspecifiedbyNewYorkStateEducationLaw,studentshavenorightorexpectationofprivacywithregardtoschool property.Schoolofficialshavethelegalrightandresponsibilitytoinspectlockersorsearchastudent’sperson and/orbelongingsonschoolproperty.Thisincludesvehiclesparkedinparkinglotsifthereisreasonablesuspicionto search.Searchesthroughouttheschoolyear,maybeconductedbyschooladministration,lawenforcement agencies,andK-9units.Thesessearcheswillbeconfinedtotheschoolbuildingsandfields,aswellasschoolparking lotsandvehiclesparkedonschoolproperty.Studentsandparentsshouldbeawarethatschoolofficialshavethis rightbylaw. Department of Special Education & Student Support Services TheDepartmentofSpecialEducation&StudentSupportServicesprovidesawiderangeofservicesforstudentsin thedistrictincludingsupportservicesingeneraleducationandspecialeducationservices.Servicesavailableto studentsincludethefollowing: Pupil Study Team Eachschool’sPupilStudyTeam,ledbytheschoolassistantprincipal,meetstodiscussandmakerecommendations forstudentswhorequireadditionalsupports.Teammemberscanincludetheassistantprincipal,deans,teacher, socialworker,nurse,psychologist,behaviorspecialistandothersasappropriate. School Social Workers Socialworkersprovideindividualandgroupcounselingandcasemanagementservicesandmakerecommendations forstudents’behaviormanagementplans. Behavior Specialists Behaviorspecialistsconductin-depthanalysesofastudent’sbehavioranddevelopbehaviormanagementplansto assiststudentsinbeingavailabletolearning. Committee on Special Education Besidestheseservices,referralscanbemadetotheCommitteeonSpecialEducationifastudentissuspectedof havingadisability.Thecommitteearrangesforanevaluationofthestudent’sabilitiesandneeds.Basedonthe evaluationresults,thecommitteedecidesifthestudentiseligibletoreceivespecialeducationservicesand programs.Parentsaremembersofthiscommittee. Formoreinformationontheseservices,pleasecallthePupilPersonnelServicesDept.at439-8886.Youcanalso requestacopyofSpecialEducationinNewYorkStateforChildrenAges3-21:AParent’sGuidebycontactingSESS. Student Privileges BCHSbelievesthatstudentsofhighschoolageshouldmakesounddecisionsabouttheuseoftheirunscheduled time.Therefore,studentswhoareinsatisfactoryacademicstandingaregiventhefollowingchoices: Auditing Classes Studentsmaychoosetoattendclassesonanauditingbasiswiththepermissionoftheteacheraftertheregular numberofcoursesisscheduled. Early Dismissal Pass Earlyreleaseprivilegesareavailabletostudentsingoodstanding.Studentsingradeselevenandtwelve(withoutan off-campuspass)mayleaveschoolattheconclusionoftheiracademicdaywithparentpermission.Studentsmust haveavalidatedearlyreleaseformonfileinthemainofficeandshowtheirpasstothemonitoruponsignout. Pleasenote:Studentswhostayduringperiod9(from2:15to3:00p.m.)mustbeinstudentactivities,gettingextra helporunderthesupervisionofateacher.Thereshouldnotbeanystudentsloiteringatthistime.Oncethestudent hasleftthebuildingonanearlydismissalday,theycannotcomebacktoschoolthatday. Late Arrival StudentsinGrades11and12,whoareingoodacademicanddisciplinarystandingandareunscheduledPeriod1, maycompleteanapplicationforlatearrivalprivilegesthatcanbeobtainedfromtheMainOffice.Studentswithlate arrivalprivilegesaretosigninattheMainOfficeatorbefore8:31a.m.Studentsmusthaveanattendancenote eachtimetheyarrivelate.Studentsarrivingafter8:31a.m.willbeconsideredtardy.Studentswilllosethisprivilege iftheyarriveafter8:31a.m.,donotbringanote,orarenolongeringoodacademicordisciplinarystanding. Library Media Center Duringtheirunscheduledperiods,studentsmayusetheLibraryMediaCenterforresearch,leisurereadingand productionactivities(e.g.,wordprocessing,PowerPointetc.).Whencomingfromclassesorstudyhalls,students mustpresentapassfromtheirteacherandsigninatthecirculationdesk.Studentsareencouragedtosaveworkto theirnetworkfolderortoapersonalflashdrivewhenusingcomputers.Guidelinesforuseofthefacilityand computersarepostedthroughouttheLibraryMediaCenter.Itistheresponsibilityofeachstudenttoknowand observepostedguidelines. Pass System Passeswillbeissuedbystaffmemberstostudentstravelinginthebuildingotherthanduringthechangeofclasses. Forgednotesorpasseswillresultindisciplinaryconsequences. Student Center (Cafeteria) Asnackbarwillsellbreakfastitemsfrom7:20to7:30a.m.andwillreopenafterhomeroomat7:43a.m.Lunchis servedduringperiods4through7.Whenlunchisbeingserved,studentswhoarenoteatinglunchshouldmake roomatthetablesforstudentsscheduledforlunchatthattime.Thesnackbarisalsoopenduringperiod9. Volunteer Service Schoolorcommunityservicecanbearrangedwithteachers,counselorsoradministrators.Someexamplesare tutoringotherstudents,clericalassistance,LibraryMediaCenterassistance,schoolactivitiesprograms,independent projectsandcommunityassistance. Senior Privileges Toearnseniorprivileges,studentsmustdemonstratethefollowingachievementsduringthefinaltenweeksoftheir junioryear: • Incurnoacademicfailures. • Receivenomorethanthreereferralsduringtheten-weekevaluationtimeperiod.Areferralfordisrespect tofacultyorstaff,theft,harassment,fighting,possessionorundertheinfluenceofdrugsand/oralcohol wouldbegroundsforimmediatedisqualification. • Havenoon-campusparkingviolations. • Haveresolvedanyoutstandingobligations,e.g.,returnoftextbooksandequipment. Re-evaluationforseniorprivilegesoccursonafive-weekbasisthroughoutthesenioryear.Allcriteriaforearningthe passmustbeachievedduringthattimeframe,andstudentsmustmeetwiththedeanpriortoprivilegesbeing restored. Senior Off-Campus Pass Asenioroff-campuspassenablesseniorstudentswithparentalpermissiontoleavecampusduringanyunscheduled period.Aparentcanrequesttovoidthisprivilegeatanytime.Registrationdoesnotqualifyastudenttoleave campus.Thestudentmayleavecampusonlyafterreceivingthepassinhomeroom.Seniorsmustcarrytheoffcampuspasswiththematalltimesandmustusethepassinanappropriatemanner.Seniorsarerequiredtosignoutbeforeleavingcampusandsign-inuponreturn. Loss of Senior Privileges Seniorswhohaveearnedprivilegeswilllosethemifallbehaviorandacademicexpectationsarenotupheld. Revocationofprivilegeswilloccurwhenastudent: • Usesthepassinaninappropriatemanner. • Illegallyparksoncampusorviolatesotherparkingregulations. • Transportsunauthorizedstudentsoffcampus. • Failsacourse,orisfailingatthefive-orten-weekmark. • Receivesmorethanthreedisciplinaryreferrals,includingreferralsforlatetoschool. • Receivesadisciplinaryreferralfordisrespecttofacultyorstaff,theft,harassment,fighting,truancyor possessionoruseofdrugsoralcohol. • Hasarequestbytheparenttovoidtheprivilege. Student Publications Studentshavetherighttoexpresstheirownideasandopinions.However,nomaterialofanobscene,libelousor defamatorynatureorwhichadvocatesreligiousorracialprejudiceoraviolationofthelaworschoolregulationswill bepermittedtobedistributedorpostedwithintheschooloronschoolgrounds. Materialmustbesubmittedforapprovaltothepublication’sstudenteditor(s)andadvisor(s),priortodistribution forthesolepurposeofdeterminingthatthecontentmeetstherequirementsstatedabove. Theplaceandmannerofdistributionshallbesubjecttotheapprovaloftheprincipal.Innocaseshallitinterfere withtheschoolprogramsortheorderlyflowoftrafficintheschooloronschoolgrounds. Surveys Student/facultysurveysusingschoolfacilitiesrequiretheapprovaloftheprincipalorsubjectsupervisor. Tobacco Policy BCHSisatobacco-freeschool.Studentsfoundtobeusingorinpossessionofanytobaccoproductsorsmoking deviceswillbedisciplinedaccordingtothedistrict’sCodeofConduct.Studentsfoundinviolationofthispolicymay beaskedtoparticipateinatobaccoeducationprogram. Transfers/Moving Familiesmovingoutofthedistrictshouldnotifythedistrictregistrar(439-7481,ext.31960)assoonaspossible.The mainofficeshouldbenotifiedaswell.Notifyingusinadvancehelpstoensurethepropergatheringandsummation ofinformationforyourchild’snewschool.Acopyoftestdataandotherinformationmaintainedbytheschoolwill bemailedtothechild’snewschooluponrequestfromtheparentorthenewschool. TRANSPORTATION ThedistrictprovidestransportationtoandfromschoolforallBCHSstudentswholivemorethanamilefromthe HighSchool.InformationonbusroutesareavailableonASPEN.Routeschangesareongoinguntilthebeginningof schoolsocontinuecheckingASPEN.PleasenotethatthetimesthatarepostedonASPENareapproximateandmay needtobeadjustedthefirstfewweeksoftheschoolyear. Studentswhousedistrictbustransportationareexpectedtorideontheirassignedbusandbeattheirassignedbus stoptoandfromschool.Ifastudentneedstotakeanalternatebus,he/shemustpresentanotesignedbya parent/guardiantothemainofficeatthestartoftheschoolday.Aseparatenoteisrequiredforeachdayaffected bytheshort-termchange.Ifthechildisonthesamebusbutgettingoffatadifferentstop,anoteisstillrequired. TheMainOfficewillissueabuspasstothesestudents.Buspasseswillnotbeusedtoprovidestudentsadropoffat astudent’sworklocation. Studentsareexpectedtoconductthemselvesinanorderlyfashiontopromoteoverallsafetywhileridingonthe schoolbus.Thebusdriverisinchargeofthebusandthestudentsonthebusatalltimes.Studentsshouldremain seatedandobeythedriver.Thedriverhastherighttoreassignstudentstocertainseatsinordertomaintaingood busconduct.Studentswhodonotbehaveontheirschoolbusriskasuspensionoftheirbusridingprivilegeorother school-administeredconsequences. Abuspasswillberequiredforstudentsridingthebusafterperiod9,TuesdaythroughThursday.Pleaseremember therewillbenolatebusesonMondaysandFridaysthisschoolyear. Transportation Policies and Safety Procedures Atthestartofeachschoolyear,itishelpfultoreviewschoolbusregulations,safetytipsandprocedureswithall studentsanddriversinyourfamilyandencourageeveryonetofollowthem.Someofthem—suchasstoppingwhen encounteringaschoolbuswithflashingredlights(whetheryouareontheroadorinaschoolparkinglot)and obeyingschoolzonespeedlimits—arestatelaws.Theywereestablishedforthesafetyofeveryoneontheroads, especiallyourchildren! Medications on the Bus Medications(includingTylenolandotherover-the-countermedicinesandcoldremedies)maynotbetransported onschoolbuses.Ifachildneedsmedication,theparentshoulddeliveritdirectlytothenurse’sofficeattheirchild’s school.Exceptionstothispolicyarehandledonacase-by-casebasis[examplesincludecarryingEpi-Pensand/or sweetpacks]andmustfirstbeapprovedbyaschoolnurse. Transporting Items to School Allitemsbroughttoschoolshouldbepackedinacarryingcase(e.g.,atotebagorbackpack),whichmustbesmall enoughtobeheldonthestudent’slapandcannotexceedthetopoftheseatbackinfrontofthem.Studentsriding onaschoolbusmaynottransportfoodforclassparties. Transporting Large Objects and Musical Instruments NewYorkStateDepartmentofTransportationandfederalregulationsPROHIBITbringinglargeitemsandmusical instrumentsonschoolbuses.Thisprohibitionisdesignedtopreventtheblockageofseatsandaislesintheeventof anaccident. Largeitemsnotallowedonthebusinclude,butarenotlimitedto:altoclarinet,bassclarinet,contrabassclarinet, trombone,baritonesaxophone,cello,guitar,tenorsaxophone,tuba,baritonehorn,stringbass,largeschool projects,skateboards,bikes,fishingpoles,hockeysticks,skisandpolesandsleds. Placinglargeitemsonthefloorofthebusandholdingtheminbetweenone’slegsisnotpermissible. Thefollowingisapartiallistofitemsallowedonthebusifheldonthestudent’slap:piccolo,oboe,flute,soprano clarinet,bassoon,snaredrum,altosaxophone,Frenchhorn,trumpet,violinandviola. Otheritemsnotallowedonthebusinclude,butarenotlimitedto:anyweapons(realorplay),petsoranyliveor preservedanimals[exceptserviceanimals],glasscontainers,aerosolcans,coloringpaints,playputtyandotherarts &craftsitems,especiallysharpobjectsorobjectswithpoints.Manyoftheseitemscanbeusedasweapons,can causeinjuriestopassengersorcanbeusedtodefacetheinteriorofaschoolbus. Wearingcleatsaboardaschoolbusisalsoprohibited.Cleatscandamagetheinteriorofthebusandtheyalsocreate anunsafeconditionforourstudentathletes(i.e.,theycanbeslipperyonwetsurfaces). Lost Articles Articlesleftonthebusarenormallykeptonthebussothatstudentscanreclaimthemthenextday.Ifnotclaimed, articlesarereturnedtothebusgarage.Studentsshouldlabeltheirclothesandotherpossessions.Articlesnot claimedwithinfiveworkingdaysaredonatedtolocalchurchesorcharityorganizations. Transporting Service Animals (guide dogs or companion animals) Severalstateandfederallawsgoverntheaccommodationofserviceanimalsandrequirethatsuchanimalsbe allowedaccesseverywhere.Theschooldistrictisobligatedtoallowtheseanimalsonschoolbuses.Ifthissituation everoccurs,thebestplacefortheanimalwhileonthebusisbetweenthestudentandthewallofthebuswhere practical.Commonsensemustprevailwithrespecttothesafetyofallstudentsandtheanimalinquestion. Accommodationsmustbemadeforstudentswhomaybeallergictoanimaldander. Security NewYorkStatelawstrictlyforbidsanypersonfromboardingaschoolbuswithouttheexpressconsentofthebus driver.Thisincludesparents.Ifanytimeastudenttellsabusdriverthathisorhersafetyisbeingthreatenedby anotherstudent(s)orbyanotherperson,thedriverwillimmediatelynotifyhisorhersupervisor(s)andaskthe supervisor(s)tomeetimmediatelyaftertherouteisdone.Schoolprincipal(s)willbenotifiedimmediatelyaboutany incidentthatthreatensthesafetyofstudentsorthebusdriver. Bus & Pedestrian Safety Childrenaretofollowrulesofsafetyoutlinedbythedistrict.Childrenwhohaveacontinuousproblemonpracticing safetyrulesonthebusmightneedtofindanalternatewayofgettingtoandfromschool. Proper Crossing Procedures Pleasereviewtheseprocedureswithyourchildren;iftheymustcrosstheroadinfrontofthebus,knowledgeofsafe crossingproceduresisvital. • Crossersgetoffthebusfirst.Whendischargingpassengers,theschoolbusdriverwilldischargethecrossers first.Oncetheyhavesafelycrossedtotheothersideofthestreet,thebusdriverwilldischargenon- crossers. • • • Waitingforthesignaltocross.Astudentgettingoffthebusshouldwalktothefrontofthebustoaplace wherehe/shecanseethebusdriverandthebusdrivercanseehim/her.Whenallisclear,thedriverwill signaltothestudentthatitisOKtocross,butasaprecaution,thestudentshouldalwayslookbothways beforecrossing. Thehornwarnsofdanger.Ifthedriverblowsthebushorn,thestudentshouldimmediatelyreturntothe startingpoint. Whenparentsmeetthebus.Parentsmeetingthebusshouldwaitonthesideoftheroadwherethechild willbegettingoffandthenfollowtheaboveproceduresforcrossing.Parentsneedtodiscouragetheir childrenfromrunningacrosstheroadtogreetthem. Parents’ Safety Responsibilities Asparents,youshouldcarefullyreviewthesepolicieswithallmembersofyourfamily.Youshouldpayspecial attentiontothefollowingbusroutesandsafetyinformation: • Carefullyreviewyourchild’sbusroutetodetermineifthebuswillpickupyourchildonthehomesideofthe streetorontheothersideofthestreet.PleasenotethatstudentsarenotallowedtocrossDelawareAve whereitisa4-lanehighwaytocatchtheirbusatadifferentstop. • Childrenshouldnotcrossthestreettoboardtheschoolbusifnotrequiredtodoso. • Ifthedesignatedbusstoprequiresyourchildtocrossthestreet,followthecrossingproceduresoutlined here.Remember,yourchildshouldremainonthehomesideofthestreetuntilthebusstopscompletely. Yourchildshouldnevercrossthestreetuntilthebusdrivergivesthesignalthatitissafetocross. • Studentsshouldarriveatthestopatleastfiveminutesbeforethebusisscheduledtoarrive. Drivers’ Responsibilities • • • • STOP—fromeitherdirection,evenondividedhighways—whenencounteringastoppedschoolbuswithits redlightsflashing.Thebusiseitherpickingupordischargingriders.Proceedonlywhentheredlightsare turnedoffandthebusismovingagain,unlesswavedonbythebusdriverorapoliceofficer. Flashingyellowlightswarnthatthebusisabouttostop,soslowdownandpreparetostop.Childrenmaybe comingfromanydirection. Beawarethatschoolbusesmaynotturnrightonred. Anyvehiclethatpassesaschoolbusthathasitsflashingredlightsactivatedwillbereportedtothepolice and/orNewYorkStateDMV. Bus Riders’ Responsibilities Beforetheride— • Carryloosearticles—homework,books,pensandpencils—inabackpack. • Arriveatthebusstopatleastfiveminutesbeforethebusisscheduledtoarrive.DONOTwaitinsideyour homeandthenrunouttothebus. • Donotroughhouseatthestop. • Waituntilthebushasstoppedcompletelyanditsdoorisopenbeforeapproachingit. • Ifyouneedtotransportanitemtoolargetofitonyourlap,makeotherarrangementstogettoschoolthat day. Duringtheride— • Listentoanyinstructionsfromthebusdriver.He/sheistheretopreventinjurytoyouandothers. • Noskateboards,animals,flammablematerialsofanykind,ormedicationsthatcontaincontrolled substancesmaybetransportedonaschoolbus.Thedriverwillnotallowanyoftheseitemsonthebus. Pleasecall439-3830withanyquestionsaboutspecificitems. • Weaponsofanykindandthreateninggesturesand/orcommentswillNOTbetoleratedonthebus.A violationmayresultinafive-daysuspensionandaSuperintendent’sHearingwiththepossibilityofmore • • • • • • • • • seriousconsequences.InaccordancewiththeGunFreeSchoolsAct(1994),possessionofgunsonbusesor schoolpropertycouldresultinatleastaone-yearsuspension. Behaveonthebusasyouareexpectedtobehaveinclass.Becourteous;don’tuseprofanelanguage. Eating,drinkingandsmokingonthebuswillNOTbetolerated. Keepthebusclean;whateveryoubringonthebusmustleavewithyou. Don’tdamagethebus—it’sschoolproperty,ownedbytheresidentsofthedistrict. Cooperatewiththebusdriver,whoisauthorizedtoassignseats. Fighting,pushingandshovingwillNOTbetolerated. Keephead,handsandfeetinsidethebusatalltimes. STAYINYOURSEAT,especiallywhenthebusismoving. AllBCbusesareequippedwithseatbelts.Allstudentsareencouragedtousethem. Exitingthebus— • Waitforthebustostopcompletelyandbusdoorstoopenbeforeleavingyourseat. • Getoffinsinglefile.Nopushing. • Takeallyourpossessionandtrashwithyou. • Waitforthedriver’ssignaltocross.Nevercrossbehindthebusorcrawlunderthebus. • Donotrun. Pedestrians-- • Lookallwaysbeforecrossingthestreet.Besurethewayisclear. • Watchforturningcarsfromboththeleftandright. • Walk—donotrunintothestreet. • Crossonlyatcorners. • Nevercrossorentertheroadwayfrombetweenparkedcars. • WherethereareNOsidewalks,walkontheleftsideoftheroadway,facingtraffic. • Ifthereisasidewalk,useit. USE OF FACILITIES Studentsmustfirstseetheiradvisorsanddiscusstheeventoractivity(e.g.,dances,bakessales,pizzasales, fundraisersetc.)theyareplanning.Thedateforuseofaschoolfacilitywillbeapprovedthroughtheassistant principal.TheclearanceforroomsandfacilitieswillbemadethroughtheAssistantPrincipal’ssecretary.Advisors andchaperonesmustbepresentatallfunctions.FacilitiesarenotavailableonSundays. WORKING PAPERS Allstudentsbetweentheagesof14and17,inclusive,musthaveworkingpapersinordertobeemployedatany timeduringtheyear.Instructionsandapplicationformsareavailableatthemainoffice.Studentsmayhaveworking papersissuedtothemeitherintheschooldistrictinwhichtheyliveorintheschooldistrictinwhichtheyaregoing towork.WorkingpaperswillalsobeissuedtostudentsduringthemonthsofJulyandAugustinthemainoffice. SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM Mealsatschoolareavailabletoallstudentseachday.Monthlymenusareavailableonthedistrictwebsite(fromthe homepage,lookfor“QuicksLinks”andselect“LunchMenus”orvisittheFoodServiceswebpage)orusethe followinglink:http://www.bethlehemschools.org/departments/food-services/.Mealpricesareannouncedatthe startofeachyearandcanalsobefoundontheFoodServiceswebpageanddistrictlunchmenus. Cafeteria Information Ourmissionistoprovideyourstudent(s)withdelicious,healthy,affordableandsafeoptionsformealsandsnacksat school.HighSchoolstudentsareofferedbreakfastfromtheBCBlendCafé,awidevarietyofgrabandgoor traditionallunchoptionsduringscheduledlunchperiods,andAfterSchoolCaféfrom2:00-3:00pmdaily.Westriveto createanenvironmentwhichisfriendlyandpromotesnutritiouschoicestosupportthelearningenvironmentat BCSD.Inanefforttosupportthelocalcommunityandprocurethefreshestingredients,BCSDFoodServices purchaseslocallywheneverpossible.Ifyouhaveandquestionsorcommentsregardingtheservicesweprovide, pleasecontactAllissaEiser,RD,FoodServiceDirector.Moreinformationisavailableonthewebat http://www.bethlehemschools.org/departments/food-services/. Howcanmystudentpurchasemealsorsnacksatschool? EachstudenthasauniqueschoolmealaccountthatcanbeaccessedbytheirstudentIDnumber.Youcanlocate yourstudent’sIDnumberthroughtheASPENParentPortal.Yourstudent’sschoolmayalsoissuestudentIDcards. NewstudentswillbeassignedanIDnumberwhentheyenroll.Duringmealtimes,thecashiercandiscretelyidentify yourstudentbytheirIDnumber,barcodeoftheirIDcard,orbytheirnameandschoolpictureusingour computerizedPoint-of-Salesystem.Theywillchargethestudent’spurchasestotheiraccountandtakepaymentsor deposits.Pleaseseeyourstudent’sschoolscheduleforbreakfastandlunchtimes. HowcanIputmoneyonmystudent’smealaccount? Weoffermanypaymentoptionsforpurchasesoffoodatschool.Weencourageparentstotakeadvantageofour convenientonlinepaymentserviceatwww.myschoolbucks.com. WhyshouldIsetupanonlinepaymentaccount? ••Parentswithmorethanonechildinthedistrictcancreateafamilyaccountand handleallonlineprepaymentsfortheirchildrenfromthisoneaccount. ••Parentswillhavetheabilitytoprintoutacopyoftheirchild’seatinghistory withinthepast30daystotrackandcontrolpurchases. ••Parentscansetupemailalertsforlowaccountbalancesaswellasautomaticpaymentschedulesforworry-free accountmanagement. HowtoSetUpanOnlinePaymentAccount: »»LogintoAspenathttps://aspen.bethlehemcentral.org/ »»Onhomepage,under“GroupResources,”youwillfindadocumententitled“NutriKids/MySchoolBucks Information”ThisdocumentprovidesdetailedinstructionsaboutthemySchoolBuckssystem. »»InAspen,locateyourchild’sstudentidentificationnumberunderthe“Demographics”tab. »»Withthisnumber,visitwww.myschoolbucks.comtocreateanaccount.Parentswillneedtheirchild’sname, studentIDnumberandschoolZIPcodetocreateanaccount. »»IfyoudonothaveanaccountwithAspenorifyouhavelostyourAspenlogininformation,pleaseemail [email protected]. Inordertousethisservice,aconveniencefeeof$1.75willbeassessedforeachtransaction.Thisfeeispaidtothe serviceprovider,nottheschooldistrict. Youmayalsopaybycheckmadeouttothe“BCFoodServices”senttoyourstudent’sschool.Althoughwedoaccept cashpayments,westronglydiscouragethemastheyaremoredifficulttotrack.Tosecurechecksorcashsentto schoolswithstudents,werecommendsendinginasealedenvelopemarkedwithschoollunchandthestudent’s name. Whathappensifmystudentdoesn’thavemoneytopayfortheirmeal? TheBCSDSchoolBoardallowslimitedchargingofschoolmeals. Milkandoralacarte/snackpurchasesCANNOTbechargedtostudentaccounts. HighSchool(Grades9-12)studentsarenotallowedtochargeschoolmeals. Collectionofoutstandinglunchchargesonstudentaccountsisasfollows: •Whenastudentaccountreachestheequivalentof3meals,acomputergeneratedPOSsystemwillbeusedto generateanegativebalanceletteronamonthlybasis.Thisletterwillbesenttothehomeofthestudent. •Intheeventthatastudent’snegativebalancecontinuestoincrease,theDistrictreservestherighttoutilizethe servicesofcollectionagenciesorsmallclaimscourts. Free and Reduced Price Meal Information for 2016-17 Childrenneedhealthymealstolearn.TheBethlehemCentralSchoolDistrictoffershealthymealseveryschoolday. Breakfastcosts$2.50attheHighSchoollevel.Lunchcosts$3.25attheHighSchoollevel.Yourchildrenmayqualify forfreemealsorforreducedpricemeals.Reducedpriceis$0.25forbreakfastand$0.25forlunch. FAQ’s 1. DOINEEDTOFILLOUTANAPPLICATIONFOREACHCHILD?No.Completetheapplicationtoapplyforfree orreducedpricemeals.UseoneFreeandReducedPriceSchoolMealsApplicationforallstudentsinyour household.Wecannotapproveanapplicationthatisnotcomplete,sobesuretofilloutallrequiredinformation. Returnthecompletedapplicationto:Yourchild’sschoolorcall518-439-8885. 2. WHOCANGETFREEMEALS?AllchildreninhouseholdsreceivingbenefitsfromSNAP,theFoodDistribution ProgramonIndianReservationsorTANF,cangetfreemealsregardlessofyourincome.Also,yourchildrencanget freemealsifyourhousehold’sgrossincomeiswithinthefreelimitsontheFederalIncomeEligibilityGuidelines. 3. Canfosterchildrengetfreemeals?Yes,fosterchildrenthatareunderthelegalresponsibilityofafoster careagencyorcourt,areeligibleforfreemeals.Anyfosterchildinthehouseholdiseligibleforfreemeals regardlessofincome. 4. CANHOMELESS,RUNAWAY,ANDMIGRANTCHILDRENGETFREEMEALS?Yes,childrenwhomeetthe definitionofhomeless,runaway,ormigrantqualifyforfreemeals.Ifyouhaven’tbeentoldyourchildrenwillget freemeals,pleasecallore-mailDavidF.Hurst,AssistantSuperintendent,518-439-3102,[email protected] seeiftheyqualify. 5. WHOCANGETREDUCEDPRICEMEALS?Yourchildrencangetlowcostmealsifyourhouseholdincomeis withinthereducedpricelimitsontheFederalEligibilityIncomeChart,shownonthisapplication. 6. SHOULDIFILLOUTANAPPLICATIONIFIRECEIVEDALETTERTHISSCHOOLYEARSAYINGMYCHILDRENARE APPROVEDFORFREEMEALS?Pleasereadtheletteryougotcarefullyandfollowtheinstructions.Calltheschoolat 518-439-8885ifyouhavequestions. 7. MYCHILD’SAPPLICATIONWASAPPROVEDLASTYEAR.DOINEEDTOFILLOUTANOTHERONE?Yes.Your child’sapplicationisonlygoodforthatschoolyearandforthefirst30daysofthisschoolyear.Youmustsendina newapplicationunlesstheschooltoldyouthatyourchildiseligibleforthenewschoolyear. 8. IGETWIC.CANMYCHILD(REN)GETFREEMEALS?ChildreninhouseholdsparticipatinginWICmaybe eligibleforfreeorreducedpricemeals.PleasefilloutaFREE/REDUCEDPRICEMEALapplication. 9. WILLTHEINFORMATIONIGIVEBECHECKED?Yesandwemayalsoaskyoutosendwrittenproof. 10. IFIDON’TQUALIFYNOW,MAYIAPPLYLATER?Yes,youmayapplyatanytimeduringtheschoolyear.For example,childrenwithaparentorguardianwhobecomesunemployedmaybecomeeligibleforfreeandreduced pricemealsifthehouseholdincomedropsbelowtheincomelimit. 11. WHATIFIDISAGREEWITHTHESCHOOL’SDECISIONABOUTMYAPPLICATION?Youshouldtalktoschool officials.YoualsomayaskforahearingbycallingorwritingtoJodyMonroe,Superintendent,700DelawareAvenue, Delmar,NY12054,518-439-7098,[email protected]. 12. MAYIAPPLYIFSOMEONEINMYHOUSEHOLDISNOTAU.S.CITIZEN?Yes.Youoryourchild(ren)donothave tobeU.S.citizenstoqualifyforfreeorreducedpricemeals. 13. WHOSHOULDIINCLUDEASMEMBERSOFMYHOUSEHOLD?Youmustincludeallpeoplelivinginyour household,relatedornot(suchasgrandparents,otherrelatives,orfriends)whoshareincomeandexpenses.You mustincludeyourselfandallchildrenlivingwithyou.Ifyoulivewithotherpeoplewhoareeconomically independent(forexample,peoplewhoyoudonotsupport,whodonotshareincomewithyouoryourchildren,and whopayapro-ratedshareofexpenses),donotincludethem. 14. WHATIFMYINCOMEISNOTALWAYSTHESAME?Listtheamountthatyounormallyreceive.Forexample,if younormallymake$1000eachmonth,butyoumissedsomeworklastmonthandonlymade$900,putdownthat youmade$1000permonth.Ifyounormallygetovertime,includeit,butdonotincludeitifyouonlyworkovertime sometimes.Ifyouhavelostajoborhadyourhoursorwagesreduced,useyourcurrentincome. 15. WEAREINTHEMILITARY.DOWEINCLUDEOURHOUSINGALLOWANCEASINCOME?Ifyougetanoff-base housingallowance,itmustbeincludedasincome.However,ifyourhousingispartoftheMilitaryHousing PrivatizationInitiative,donotincludeyourhousingallowanceasincome. 16. MYSPOUSEISDEPLOYEDTOACOMBATZONE.ISHERCOMBATPAYCOUNTEDASINCOME?No,ifthe combatpayisreceivedinadditiontoherbasicpaybecauseofherdeploymentanditwasn’treceivedbeforeshewas deployed,combatpayisnotcountedasincome.Contactyourschoolformoreinformation. 17. MYFAMILYNEEDSMOREHELP.ARETHEREOTHERPROGRAMSWEMIGHTAPPLYFOR?Tofindouthowto applyforSNAPorotherassistancebenefits,contactyourlocalassistanceofficeorcall1-800-342-3009. Income Chart 2016-2017IncomeChart- ForFreeandReducedPrice Monthly Twiceper EveryTwo Weekly Month Weeks HouseholdSize Annual 1 $21,978 $1,832 $916 $846 $423 2 $29,637 $2,470 $1,235 $1,140 $570 3 $37,296 $3,108 $1,554 $1,435 $718 4 $44,955 $3,747 $1,874 $1,730 $865 5 $52,614 $4,385 $2,193 $2,024 $1,012 6 $60,273 $5,023 $2,512 $2,319 $1,160 7 $67,951 $5,663 $2,832 $2,614 $1,307 8 $75,647 $6,304 $3,152 $2,910 $1,455 Foreachadditional familymember,add: $7,696 $296 $148 $642 $321 How to Apply TogetfreeorreducedpricemealsforyourchildrenyoumaysubmitanEligibilityLetterforFreeMealsreceived fromtheNYSEducationDepartment,ORcarefullycompleteoneapplicationforyourhouseholdandreturnittothe designatedoffice.IfyounowreceiveSNAP,TemporaryAssistancetoNeedyFamilies(TANF)foranychildren,or participateintheFoodDistributionProgramonIndianReservations(FDPIR),theapplicationmustincludethe children'snames,thehouseholdSNAP,TANForFDPIRcasenumberandthesignatureofanadulthousehold member.Allchildrenshouldbelistedonthesameapplication.IfyoudonotlistaSNAP,TANForFDPIRcase numberforallthechildrenforwhomyouareapplying,theapplicationmustincludethenamesofeveryoneinthe household,theamountofincomeeachhouseholdmember,andhowoftenitisreceivedandwhereitcomesfrom. Itmustincludethesignatureofanadulthouseholdmemberandthelastfourdigitsofthatadult'ssocialsecurity number,orchecktheboxiftheadultdoesnothaveasocialsecuritynumber.Anapplicationthatisnotcomplete cannotbeapproved.ContactyourlocalDepartmentofSocialServicesforyourSNAPorTANFcasenumberor completetheincomeportionoftheapplication. Reporting Changes Thebenefitsthatyouareapprovedforatthetimeofapplicationareeffectivefortheentireschoolyear.Youno longerneedtoreportchangesforanincreaseinincomeordecreaseinhouseholdsize,orifyounolongerreceive SNAP. Income Exclusions Thevalueofanychildcareprovidedorarranged,oranyamountreceivedaspaymentforsuchchildcareor reimbursementforcostsincurredforsuchcareundertheChildCareDevelopment(BlockGrant)Fundshouldnotbe consideredasincomeforthisprogram. Nondiscrimination Statement Thisexplainswhattodoifyoubelieveyouhavebeentreatedunfairly.InaccordancewithFederalcivilrightslawand U.S.DepartmentofAgriculture(USDA)civilrightsregulationsandpolicies,theUSDA,itsAgencies,offices,and employees,andinstitutionsparticipatinginoradministeringUSDAprogramsareprohibitedfromdiscriminating basedonrace,color,nationalorigin,sex,disability,age,orreprisalorretaliationforpriorcivilrightsactivityinany programoractivityconductedorfundedbyUSDA.Personswithdisabilitieswhorequirealternativemeansof communicationforprograminformation(e.g.Braille,largeprint,audiotape,AmericanSignLanguage,etc.),should contacttheAgency(Stateorlocal)wheretheyappliedforbenefits.Individualswhoaredeaf,hardofhearingor havespeechdisabilitiesmaycontactUSDAthroughtheFederalRelayServiceat(800)877-8339.Additionally, programinformationmaybemadeavailableinlanguagesotherthanEnglish.Tofileaprogramcomplaintof discrimination,completetheUSDAProgramDiscriminationComplaintForm,(AD-3027)foundonlineat: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html,andatanyUSDAoffice,orwritealetteraddressedtoUSDA andprovideintheletteralloftheinformationrequestedintheform.Torequestacopyofthecomplaintform,call (866)632-9992.SubmityourcompletedformorlettertoUSDAby:U.S.DepartmentofAgriculture,Director,Office oftheAssistant,1400IndependenceAvenue,S.W.,Washington,D.C.20250-9410,byfax(202)690-7442oremailat [email protected],hardofhearingorhavespeechdisabilitiesandyouwishtofile eitheranEEOorprogramcomplaintpleasecontactUSDAthroughtheFederalRelayServiceat(800)877-8339or (800)845-6136(inSpanish).USDAisanequalopportunityemployer. Meal Service to Children with Disabilities Federalregulationsrequireschoolsandinstitutionstoservemealsatnoextrachargetochildrenwithadisability whichmayrestricttheirdiet.Astudentwithadisabilityisdefinedin7CFRPart15b.3ofFederalregulations,asone whohasaphysicalormentalimpairmentwhichsubstantiallylimitsoneormoremajorlifeactivities.Majorlife activitiesaredefinedtoincludefunctionssuchascaringforone’sself,performingmanualtasks,walking,seeing, hearing,speaking,breathing,learning,andworking.Youmustrequestthespecialmealsfromtheschoolandprovide theschoolwithmedicalcertificationfromamedicaldoctor.Ifyoubelieveyourchildneedssubstitutionsbecauseof adisability,pleasegetintouchwithusforfurtherinformation,asthereisspecificinformationthatthemedical certificationmustcontain. Confidentiality TheUnitedStatesDepartmentofAgriculturehasapprovedthereleaseofstudentsnamesandeligibilitystatus, withoutparent/guardianconsent,topersonsdirectlyconnectedwiththeadministrationorenforcementoffederal educationprogramssuchasTitleIandtheNationalAssessmentofEducationalProgress(NAEP),whichareUnited StatesDepartmentofEducationprogramsusedtodetermineareassuchastheallocationoffundstoschools,to evaluatesocioeconomicstatusoftheschool'sattendancearea,andtoassesseducationalprogress.Information mayalsobereleasedtoStatehealthorStateeducationprogramsadministeredbytheStateagencyorlocal educationagency,providedtheStateorlocaleducationagencyadministerstheprogram,andfederalStateorlocal nutritionprogramssimilartotheNationalSchoolLunchProgram.Additionally,allinformationcontainedinthefree andreducedpriceapplicationmaybereleasedtopersonsdirectlyconnectedwiththeadministrationor enforcementofprogramsauthorizedundertheNationalSchoolLunchAct(NSLA)orChildNutritionAct(CNA); includingtheNationalSchoolLunchandSchoolBreakfastPrograms,theSpecialMilkProgram,theChildandAdult CareFoodProgram,SummerFoodServiceProgramandtheSpecialSupplementalNutritionProgramforWomen InfantsandChildren(WIC);theComptrollerGeneraloftheUnitedStatesforauditpurposes,andfederal,Stateor locallawenforcementofficialsinvestigatingallegedviolationoftheprogramsundertheNSLAorCNA. Reapplication Youmayapplyforbenefitsanytimeduringtheschoolyear.Also,ifyouarenoteligiblenow,butduringtheschool yearbecomeunemployed,haveadecreaseinhouseholdincome,oranincreaseinfamilysizeyoumayrequestand completeanapplicationatthattime.ThedisclosureofeligibilityinformationnotspecificallyauthorizedbytheNSLA requiresawrittenconsentstatementfromtheparent/guardian.Wewillletyouknowwhenyourapplicationis approvedordenied. Senior Privileges Congratulations,Seniors!Youhaveearnedtheprivilegeofregisteringforanoff-campuspassandforparkingon campus.Onlyourmostresponsibleseniorstudents–thosewithnoacademicfailuresandnomorethanthree(3) referralsduringthelastquarterofjunioryear–haveearnedtheseseniorprivileges.Youmustmaintainyour academicaverageandappropriatebehaviorinordertoretainyourprivilegesduringtheschoolyear.Academicand disciplinarystandingwillbereviewedeveryfiveweeks.Theregulationsandexpectationsforseniorprivilegesare statedonthecontractsthatyouandyourparentsmustsignwhenyouregisterfortheseprivileges. Registering for an Off-Campus Pass Pleasehelpusavoidadelayinprocessingoff-campuspassesbyregisteringinadvanceofthestartoftheschoolyear. Registrationdates August30,8a.m.to3p.m. PleasebesuretobringtheSeniorOff-CampusRegistrationFormwithyoutoregistration. NOTE:Registrationdoesnotqualifyyoutoleavecampus.Youmayleavecampusonlyafteryouhavereceivedyour passinhomeroom. Registering For Parking on Campus Pleasehelpusavoidadelayinprocessingparkingtagsbyregisteringinadvanceofthestartoftheschoolyear. Registrationdates August30,8a.m.to3p.m. Onthedayofregistration,thestudentapplicantneedstohaveavaliddriver’slicense(notaLearner’sPermit),a photocopyofthelicense(toberetainedintheBCHSPrincipal’sOffice)andacheckfor$40.00madepayableto BETHLEHEMCENTRALSCHOOLDISTRICT.PleasebesuretobringtheParkingPermitRegistrationwithyouto registration. NOTE:AtthispointintimethereareenoughspacesforparkingontheHighSchoolcampus.However,juniorswillbe eligibletopurchaseanyremainingparkingpermitsonafirstcomefirstservedbasis.Iftherearenotenoughspaces, awaitinglistwillbecreated,andspacesassignedastheybecomeavailable. Studentswhoparkoncampuswithoutapermitwillreceivedisciplinaryconsequences,includingtheriskofthecar beingtowedattheowner’sexpense. Senior Off-Campus Pass Registration Form Webelievethatitisinthebestinterestofeachstudent,aswellastheeducationalenvironmentoftheschoolthat studentsremaininschooluntilthecompletionoftheregulardailyschedule.However,weareawarethatsome studentssupplementtheiracademicprogramwithapprovedwork-studyorindependentstudyprograms.Wewill honorrequestsforoff-campuspassesfromourmostresponsibleseniorstudentsandtheirparents.Tobeeligiblefor seniorprivileges,eachstudentisexpectedtoexerciseresponsiblebehaviorandmaintainhis/heracademicstanding. Responsiblebehaviorsinclude: Remainingingoodacademicstanding.Seniorstudentsmustbepassingallcourses. Usingthispassinanappropriatemanner.Studentsmaynotillegallyparkoncampusortransport unauthorizedstudentsoff-campus. Receivenomorethanthreereferralsduringtheten-weekevaluationtimeperiod.Areferralfordisrespect tofacultyorstaff,theft,harassment,fighting,possessionorundertheinfluenceofdrugsand/oralcohol wouldbegroundsforimmediatedisqualification. Studentsmustcarrytheiroff-campuspasswiththematalltimes. Seniorsarerequiredtosign-outbeforeleavingcampusandsign-inupontheirreturn. Haveresolvedanyoutstandingobligations,e.g.,returnoftextbooksandequipment. Re-evaluationforseniorprivilegesoccursona5-weekbasisthroughoutthesenioryear.ATANYTIMEAPARENTCAN REQUESTTOVOIDTHEPRIVILEGE.Weanticipatewiseuseofthepassandasuccessfulsenioryear. 2016-2017 Senior Off-Campus Pass Registration Myson/daughter__________________________________isinGrade12(HR#_______)andhasoneormore periodsofunscheduledtime. Iherebyrequestthathe/shehavepermissiontoleaveschoolcampusatthesedesignatedtimes.IunderstandthatI amfullyresponsibleforhis/heractivitiesduringthistimeandthathe/sheisnotcoveredbyschoolaccident insurance.StudentsthathavetheprivilegeofSeniorOff-Campusreleasemustexerciseresponsiblebehaviorand academicachievement.Seniorstudentswilllosethisprivilegeiftheresponsibilitiesoutlinedinthiscontractarenot fulfilled. __________________________________Parent/GuardianSignature ___________________ ______________________________________StudentSignature DaytimePhoneNumber BethlehemCentralHighSchool|SeniorParkingPermit|2016–2017SchoolYear Printallinformation Driver’sLastName HomeroomNumber First Middle HomeroomTeacher VehicleRegistrationCoveredbytheParkingPermit Year Makes Model Color LicensePlate Number&State ParkingPermitRules 1. Studentsareexpectedtohaveavaliddriver’slicense,notadriver’spermit,atthetimeofregistration.Furthermore, th seniorsaretobeingoodstandingacademicallyandbehaviorallythe4 quarteroftheirjunioryeartobeeligiblefor th thisprivilege.Studentswithmorethan3referrals,whohavefailedaclassinthe4 quarteroftheirjunioryear,and/or oweanybooksormaterialstotheschoolwillbeineligibleforoffcampusandparkingprivileges.Pendingavailabilityof parkingspots,studentsmayearnparkingspotsastheyearproceeds. 2. EligibilityandCost: Aneligibleseniordriverisguaranteedoneparkingspotfor$40(non-refundablefee).Atthetimeofregistration, eachapplicantneedstohaveavaliddriver’slicense,aphotocopyofthelicense(toberetainedintheMainOffice), andacheckintheamountof$40madepayabletoBethlehemCentralSchoolDistrict. 3. Eachstudentwillbegiven1parkingstickerfordisplayonthedriver’ssiderearpassengerwindow. 4. Parkingprivilegesmaynotbesharedwithortransferredtoanyotherindividualsorvehicles. 5. Parkingprivilegesapplyonlytoregisteredvehicles.NotifytheMainOfficeofanychanges. 6. RegisteredstudentsmayparkintheyellowdesignatedrowsofDelawareAvenuemainparkinglot.Studentsarenot allowedtoparkintheareasdesignatedforvisitors,facultyandhandicappedparking,aswellasfirelanes. 7. Obeyalltrafficandsafetyrules. 8. Revocationofprivilegeswilloccurwhen: a. Usingtheparkingprivilegeinaninappropriatemanner,illegalparkingoncampus,ortransportingunauthorized studentsoffcampus. b. Receivingmorethan3referrals. c. Receivingadisciplinaryreferralfordisrespecttofacultyandstaff,theft,harassment,fighting,possessionorunder theinfluenceofdrugsoralcohol,ortruancy. d. Exceeding5milesperhourinthelotatanytime. PenaltiesforViolationofParkingPermitRules FirstOffense:warning SecondOffense:lossofparkingprivilegesfor2weeksaswellastwodetentions ThirdOffense:lossofparkingprivilegesfortheremainderoftheyearandthevehiclewillbetowedatowner’sexpense Bysigningthisdocument,thestudentandparentareinagreementandwillabidebytherulesandregulationsgoverningtheuse oftheparkinglotatBCHSandtheStudentCodeofConduct.Parkingstickerswillnotbeassignedanddistributedwithout authorizationformparentorguardian. StudentSignature ParentSignature Date Date OfficeUseOnly Tag# License (Verified) FeePaid ($40) Ck# Cash ParentSignature(Verified) Bethlehem Central High School Junior Parking Permit 2016-2017 School Year Printallinformation Driver’sLastName First HomeroomNumber HomeroomTeacher Middle Vehicle Registration Covered by the Parking Permit Year Make Model Color LicensePlate Number&State Parking Permit Rules 1) Studentsareexpectedtohaveavaliddriver’slicense,notadriver’spermit,atthedayofregistration. 2) EligibilityandCost: a. AneligibleJuniordriverisguaranteedoneparkingspotforatotalof$40.00(non-refundablefee).Thedayof registration,eachapplicantneedstohaveavaliddriver’slicense,andacheckintheamountof$40.00made outtotheBethlehemCentralSchoolDistrict. 3) Eachstudentwillbegiven1parkingstickerfordisplayonthedriver’ssiderearwindow. 4) Parkingprivilegesmaynotbesharedwithortransferredtoanyotherindividualsorvehicles. 5) Parkingprivilegesapplyonlytoregisteredvehicles.NotifytheMainOfficeofanychanges. 6) RegisteredstudentsmayparkintheyellowdesignatedrowsoftheDelawareAvenueMainParkingLot.Studentsare notallowedtoparkintheareasdesignatedforvisitors,facultyandhandicappedparking,aswellasfirelanes. 7) Obeyalltrafficandsafetyrules. 8) Revocationofprivilegeswilloccurwhen: a. Usingtheparkingprivilegeinaninappropriatemanner,illegalparkingoncampus,ortransporting unauthorizedstudentsoffcampus. b. Exceeding5milesperhourinthelotatanytime. NOTE:AnemployeeoftheBethlehemCentralSchoolDistrictmonitorstheparkinglot.Anydisrespectfulbehaviortowardthis individualwillbegroundstorevokeprivileges. PenaltiesforViolationofParkingPermitRules FirstOffense:Areferral/detention SecondOffense:Vehicletowedatowner’sexpense. Bysigningthisdocument,thestudentandparentareinagreement,andwillabidebytherulesandregulationsgoverningthe useoftheparkinglotatBCHS,andtheStudentCodeofConduct.Parkingstickerswillnotbeassignedanddistributedwithout authorizationfromparentorguardian. StudentSignature Date __________ ParentSignature Date __________ Office Use Only Tag#/TagColor License(Verified) YesNo FeePaid(Amt.) Ck#Cash ParentSignature(Verified) BethlehemCentralHighSchool Delmar,NY12054 EarlyReleaseApplicationForm DearParent/Guardian, Webelievethatitisinthebestinterestofeachstudent,aswellastheeducationalenvironmentoftheschoolthat students remain in school until the completion of the regular daily schedule. Some students supplement their academicprogramwithapprovedoff-campuswork-study,independentstudyprograms,oremployment.Inaddition, wewillhonorparentalrequestsforstudentearlyreleaseprivileges.Inthecaseofearlyrelease,studentsMAYNOT return to use school transportation. Students who leave with an Early Release Pass must exercise responsible behavior. MichaelKlugman Principal HomeroomTeacherName:___________________ Myson/daughter___________________________________isinthe11 thgradeandhasaschedule,whichis completedpriortothe2:07dismissaltime. Iherebyrequestthathe/shehavepermissiontoleaveschoolpriorto2:07(nottoreturnthesameday).After leaving,he/shecannotreturntouseschooltransportation.IunderstandthatIamfullyresponsibleforhis/her activitiesduringthistimeandthathe/sheisnotcoveredbyschoolaccidentinsurance. ____________________________________ ____________________________________ STUDENTSIGNATURE PARENTSIGNATURE ____________________________________ ____________________________________ VERIFIEDBYOFFICE/DATE TELEPHONE:HOME/WORK THIS IS NOT AN OFF-CAMPUS PASS LateArrivalRegistrationForm 2016-2017 Webelievethatinthebestinterestofeachstudent,aswellastheeducationalenvironmentoftheschool, thatstudentsabidebytheirentiredailyschedules.However,weareawarethatsomestudentssupplement theiracademicprogramwithapprovedwork-studyorindependentstudyprograms.Therefore,wewillhonor requestsforlatearrivalfromstudentswhodonothaveearlymorningclass(es)scheduled.Tobeeligible forthisprivilege,eachstudentisexpectedto: • Arrivebeforethebellfortheir1stscheduledclassoftheday. o Ifyourfirstclassisperiod2,youmustarrivebefore8:31. o Ifyourfirstclassisperiod3,youmustarrivebefore9:19. o Ifyourfirstclassisperiod4,youmustarrivebefore10:07. • SignineverydayintheMainOfficeonthedesignatedlatearrivalform. • Remainingoodacademicstanding. • Receivenomorethanthree(3)disciplinaryreferrals.Studentsmaynotbeinvolvedinany • incidentsofdisrespectoffacultyorstaff,truancy,theft,harassment,fighting,possession • orundertheinfluenceofalcohol. Ifanyoftheserequirementsareviolatedthelatearrivalprivilegemayberevokedandfurtherdiscipline actionsappliedinaccordancewiththeschoolcodeofconduct. Homeroom__________________ DateofApplication__________________ Myson/daughter________________________________________________________________isin Grade11or12(circleone)andhasthefollowingperiodsofunscheduledearlymorningtime: Period1___MTWTHF(Circlealldaysthatapply) Period2___MTWTHF(Circlealldaysthatapply) Period3___MTWTHF(Circlealldaysthatapply) Iherebyrequestthathe/shehavepermissiontoarrivetoschoollate,butbeforehis/herfirstscheduled classoftheday.IunderstandthatIamfullyresponsibleforhis/heractivitiesduringthistimeandthat he/sheisnotcoveredbyschoolaccidentinsurance. ________________________________________________Parent/GuardianSignature ________________________________________________ParentTelephoneNumberverifiedby____ ________________________________________________StudentSignature ORIOLE YEARBOOK ONLY USE THIS FORM IF YOU DO NOT WANT ANY ENGRAVING and/or want to send a contribution as a parent sponsor (see instructions below) If you would like the name and icons engraved on the yearbook, please order your copy online www.jostensyearbookc.com You can order your book after August 25, 2016 FOR ENGRAVING OF THE NAME: Please include both name and last (family) name Online orders require a credit card – Please save the confirmation e-mail. IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR NAME OR ICONS ENGRAVED ON THE BOOK, PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION AND RETURN WITH YOUR CHECK TO: Ms. Atallah/Ms. Barcia - Oriole Advisors Bethlehem Central High School 700 Delaware Avenue Delmar, New York 12054 ALL PRE-ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 30, 2016 STUDENT’S NAME: ___________________________________________________________ Best contact e-mail address:_____________________________________ Grade: __________ H.R. Number/teacher ________________________ Price per book How many books Optional parent contribution (includes taxes) are you buying? (see instructions below) TOTAL AMT. DUE $54.00 Enclosed is the check in the amount of $_______________. Please make out the check to Bethlehem Central Student Association. Include the student’s name on the memo line and also the amount of books you are ordering. PARENT SPONSOR: I would like to be listed as a PARENT SPONSOR. I am enclosing a contribution in the amount of $_______________ to help defray yearbook costs. Please print the sponsor(s)’ name exactly as you wish it to appear on the book: SPONSOR(S)’ NAME: __________________________________________________ (Thank you very much for considering this option. We appreciate your support!) Bethlehem Central Oriole Yearbook 2016-17 Senior Name & Quote Form Student’slastname______________________________ Homeroom#_____________________ HRteacher’slastname___________________________ Emailaddress___________________________________ DearSenior, Congratulations!Pleasefilloutthefollowingformasaccuratelyandcompletelyaspossible.Theywillbecollected byyouryearbookrepresentativeduringhomeroomupuntilFRIDAY,OCTOBER14.Pleasedonotusepencil. EVERYONEmustturninthisform,evenifyoudon’twanttohaveaquotefortheyearbook. NOQUOTESORCHANGESWILLBEACCEPTEDafterthedeadline. ***Ourstaffwilltryitsbesttofindallduplicatequotes.Ifyouenduphavingthesamequoteasotherstudentsyou willbenotified,andgiventhechoicetoeitherchangeitorleaveasis.Ifyouchoosetochangeityouwillhavefive daystodoso.***Quotesthatareinappropriatewillnotbeincludedontheyearbook*** Donote-mailthisformplease-SeeMs.BarciainroomD132withquestionsortoturnintheform. PRINTyourfullnameEXACTLYasyouwishittoappearintheyearbook.Nonicknames. NAME: FirstnameMiddleinitialorfullmiddlename(optional) Lastname WASYOURPORTRAITTAKENbyCarlynStudio?Yes_____Noyet,butwilldo_____No_______ IfyoudonotreturnyourproofselectiontoCarlyn,yourpicturemightnotbeincluded! IfyoumarkedYES,andwishtohaveaquotebelowyourname,pleasegotoQUOTEsection. IfyoumarkedNOTYET,pleasecallCarlynStudiorightawaytoscheduleyourportrait–(518)372-4500 IfyoumarkedNO,youarenoteligibletohaveaquoteprinted.However,younamewillbelisted. PLEASERPRINTorTYPE(nocursive)NOLONGERTHAN25words(sourceincluded).Allquotesmustbeattributed totheiroriginalsourceifatallpossible.(Example:“I’veseenfireandI’veseenrain”—JamesTaylor.)Ifyourquote isinappropriateitwillnotbeincluded;selectitcarefully.Youcanattachatypedpagetothisformifyour handwritingisdifficulttoread(Wearenotresponsibleforerrorsduetoillegiblehandwriting.Again,please proofreadcarefullybeforesubmitting).Wewilleditquotesover25words(includingthesource). QUOTE: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Source:______________________________________________(whosaidit,doyourresearch!) FORUSEOFTHEORIOLESTAFFONLY–datereceived:______________________________ ORIOLE YEARBOOK – Request for pictures and messages – DUE: 10/21/16 In order to create the most comprehensive yearbook possible, please mail us: 1. A prom picture and /or a candid picture of your child and their friends (of the same grade). The candid can be from any year since Kindergarten; it does not need to be a school-sponsored event. We prefer pictures of a group of students. 2. NO MORE THAN 2 candid and 2 prom pictures per student please, but send at least 1. 3. Please label the pictures with your child’s name and homeroom number. DO NOT SEND US DIGITAL PHOTOS – DO NOT SEND ANY OF THE ORIGINAL PICTURES WE WILL NOT BE RETURNING ANY OF THE CANDID PICTURES BY MAIL. PLEASE SUBMIT A HIGH QUALITY COPY of any candid picture – 4” x 6” size is best CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES TO GRADUATES FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS Parents and relatives of the graduates also have the opportunity to offer their congratulations to their sons and daughters. These messages will be in the Baby Picture Section of the Oriole. There are 2 ways to convey a message. More than one message can be sent per child if you wish. 1. MESSAGE ONLY ($20.00 per message) Please print your message on the lines below. 2. MESSAGE WITH PICTURE ($30.00 per message) Please include one rectangular (not smaller than a wallet size. No larger than 4” x 6”) ) baby picture of your son/daughter with a short message. It must be an appropriate composition for our H.S. yearbook. Write your student’s name and your name on the back of the picture so that we can return the photo. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want the baby picture returned in June. 3. No pictures will be accepted without this form and the check. No digital pictures please. A sample of a message with a picture is shown below. You did yourself proud! Congratulations, Ana. Love, Mom, Dad and Susie [This sample message has 11 words including the signature] MESSAGE: (Use 25 words or less, including any signatures) PLEASE PRINT or attach a typed page: (The Oriole is not responsible for errors due to illegible writing.) _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Signed: _______________________________________________________________________ MAKECHECKSPAYABLETO:BETHLEHEMSTUDENTASSOCIATION CHECKS MUST ACCOMPANY ANY MESSAGE – SORRY, NO CASH. DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016. WE CANNOT ACCEPT LATE PICTURES.PARENT’S NAME: _______________________ CHILD’S NAME: ___________________ DAY TIME PHONE #: ____________________________ Email: ____________________________________ ENCLOSED: ($ AMOUNT) ____________ Check #: __________________ Thank you for support! Michèle Atallah & Teresita Barcia- Yearbook Advisors StudentRecruitingInformationOpt-OutForm UndertheProtectionofPupilRightsAmendment(PPRA),parentshavetherighttoinspectandopttheirchildoutof anystudentsurveythatrevealsinformationaboutpersonalattitudes,behaviorsorbeliefs.Parentsalsohavethe righttoreceivenoticeofandopttheirchildoutofanyactivitiesthatinvolvethecollection,disclosureoruseofa student’spersonalinformationformarketingpurposesandoutofanynon-emergency,invasivephysicalexamor screening,exceptforhearing,visionandscoliosisscreeningsoraspermittedorrequiredbystatelaw. AccessofMilitaryRecruiterstoStudentRecruitingInformation ArequestfordirectoryinformationhasbeenmadeundertheprovisionsofthelegislationentitledNoChildLeft Behind,Actof2001(20USC1232gandPart99.37oftheCodeofFederalRegulations).Theinformationrequested consistsofthename,addressandtelephonenumberofstudentsofBethlehemCentralHighSchool.This informationisroutinelyusedbymembersoftheArmedServices(Army,Navy,AirForce,MarineCorps)aswellas colleges,vocationalschools,collegiatescholarshipinformationservicesandgraduationapparelcompanies. OurHighSchoolisrequiredtocomplywiththislegislation.However,afeatureofthislegislationprovidesparents andstudentswiththerighttodenyreleasingtheinformationasdescribedabove. Ifyoudonotwanttohaveyourchild’sinformationreleased,aslistedabove,youmustcompletetheformbelowand returnittotheHighSchoolbyOctober3,2016.Afterthisdate,theschoolwillbeexpectedtoreleasethe informationwhenrequested. Shouldyouhaveanyquestionsregardingthisrequest,orifyouareinneedoffurtherinformation,pleasefeelfreeto contactourschool.Thankyouforyourconsiderationofthisrequest. _____________________________________________________________________________ StudentRecruitingInformationOpt-OutForm ReturnbyOctober3,2016,to: BethlehemCentralHighSchool 700DelawareAve.Delmar,NY12054 ATTN:Principal’sOffice IDONOTWISHTOHAVEMYCHILD’SINFORMATIONRELEASED Pleaseprintthefollowinginformation. NameofStudent_____________________________________________Grade________________________ NameofParent/Guardian____________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardiansignature____________________________________________________________________ Date____________________________________ DASAReportingForm TheDignityforAllStudentsAct(DASA)wassignedintolawtoensureNYSstudentsattendschoolinasafeand supportiveenvironment,freefromdiscrimination,intimidation,taunting,harassmentandbullying. Pleasefilloutthefollowingformifyouareavictim,witnessorsuspectbullyingorharassmentoftaking place,affectingastudent/students.Theformneedstobedeliveredtooneofthehighschooldeansas soonaspossibletoinitiateaninvestigation. 1.) Today’sDate:__________________ School:_____________________ 2.) PersonReportingIncident: __Student __Student(witness/bystander) __Parent/Guardian __Adult __Staff Name:__________________________________(Pleaseprint) 3.) StudentVictim: Name:___________________________________Age:___Grade:___ 4.) AllegedOffenders: Name Age SchoolIshe/sheastudent? ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 5.) Witnesses: Name:______________________________Name:___________________________ Name:______________________________Name:___________________________ 6.) Wastheincident… ____Studenttostudent ____Stafftostudent 7.) Date(s)ofincident(s): ______/______/______ ______/______/______ ______/______/______ MonthDayYearMonth DayYearMonthDayYear 8.) Pleasecheckthestatement(s)thatbestdescribetheincident(checkallthatapply: __Anybullying,cyberbullying,harassment,orintimidationthatinvolvesphysicalaggression __Gettinganotherpersontohitorharmthestudent __Teasing,name-calling,makingcriticalremarks,orthreatening,inpersonorbyothermeans __Demeaningandmakingthevictimofjokes __Makingrudeand/orthreateninggestures __Excludingorrejectingthestudent __Intimidating(bullying),extorting,orexploiting __Spreadingharmfulrumorsorgossip __ElectronicCommunication(specify)__________________________________________ __Other(specify)___________________________________________________________ 9.) Wheredidtheincidenthappen(chooseallthatapply)? ___Onschoolproperty ___Onaschoolbus ___Onthewayto/fromschool ___Ataschool-sponsoredactivityoreventoffschoolproperty(specify):____________________ ___Technology(socialmedia,cellphone,computer) ___Other:______________________ 10.) Whatdidtheoffender(s)sayordo?(Attachseparatesheetifnecessary) _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _______________ 11.) Isthereareasonwhythebullying,cyberbullying,harassmentorintimidationoccurred? _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _______________ 12.) Didaphysicalinjuryresultfromthisincident? ___No___Yes,butitdidnotrequiremedicalattention ___Yes,andrequiredmedicalattention 13.) Wasthestudentvictimabsentfromschoolasaresultoftheincident?___Yes___No #ofdays___ Additionalinformation: _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________ ReporterSignature:____________________________ AdministratorSignature:______________________________ Cc:DASAfolder DASAcoordinator Principal Date Withdrew__________ Attachment Va F ____R _____D_____ 2016-2017 Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals To apply for free and reduced price meals for your children, read the instructions on the back, complete only one form for your household, sign your name and return it to YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL. Call: 518-439-8885, if you need help. Additional names may be listed on a separate paper. 1. List all children in your household who attend school: Student Name School Grade/Teacher Foster Child o o o o o o Homeless Migrant, Runaway o o o o o o 2. SNAP/TANF/FDPIR Benefits: If anyone in your household receives either SNAP, TANF or FDPIR benefits, list their name and CASE # here. Skip to Part 4, and sign the application. Name: ______________________________________ CASE #__________________________________ 3. Report all income for ALL Household Members (Skip this step if you answered ‘yes’ to step 2) All Household Members (including yourself and all children that have income). List all Household members not listed in Step 1 (including yourself) even if they do not receive income. For each Household Member listed, if they do receive income, report total income for each source in whole dollars only. If they do not receive income from any other source, write ‘0’. If you enter ‘0’ or leave any fields blank, you are certifying (promising) that there is no income to report. Name of household member Earnings from work before deductions Amount / How Often Child Support, Alimony Amount / How Often Pensions, Retirement Payments Amount / How Often Other Income, Social Security Amount / How Often $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ o $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ o $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ o $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ o $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ o $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ o $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ o $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ o $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ o Total Household Members (Children and Adults) Last Four Digits of Social Security Number: XXX-XX- __ __ __ __ No Income Idonot havea SS#o 4. Signature: An adult household member must sign this application and provide the last four digits of their Social Security Number (SS#), or mark the “I do not have a SS# box” before it can be approved. I certify (promise) that all of the information on this application is true and that all income is reported. I understand that the information is being given so the school will get federal funds; the school officials may verify the information and if I purposely give false information, I may be prosecuted under applicable State and federal laws, and my children may lose meal benefits. Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: ___________________ Email Address: ______________________________________________ Home Phone: _________________ Work Phone: _____________________ Home Address: ____________________________________________ DONOTWRITEBELOWTHISLINE–FORSCHOOLUSEONLY AnnualIncomeConversion(Onlyconvertwhenmultipleincomefrequenciesarereportedonapplication) WeeklyX52;EveryTwoWeeks(bi-weekly)X26;TwiceperMonthX24;MonthlyX12 oSNAP/TANF/Foster o IncomeHousehold:TotalHouseholdIncome/HowOften:_________________/________________HouseholdSize:_________________ o FreeMealsoReducedPriceMeals oDenied/Paid APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS To apply for free and reduced price meals, submit a Free Meals/Milk Eligibility Letter received from the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance OR complete only one application for your household using the instructions. Sign the application and return the application to YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL. If you have a foster child in your household, you may include them on your application. A separate application is no longer needed. Call the school if you need help: 518-439-8885. Ensure that all information is provided. Failure to do so may result in denial of benefits for your child or unnecessary delay in approving your application. PART 1 ALL HOUSEHOLDS MUST COMPLETE STUDENT INFORMATION. DO NOT FILL OUT MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION FOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD. Print the names of the children, including foster children, for whom you are applying on one application. List their grade and school. Check the box to indicate a foster child living in your household, or if you believe any child meets the description for homeless, Migrant, runaway (a school staff will confirm this eligibility). PART 2 HOUSEHOLDS GETTING SNAPS, TANF OR FDPIR SHOULD COMPLETE PART 2 AND SIGN PART 4. List a current SNAP, TANF or FDPIR (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations) case number of anyone living in your household. The case number is provided on your benefit letter. An adult household member must sign the application in PART 4. SKIP PART 3. Do not list names of household members or income if you list a SNAP case number, TANF or FDPIR number. PART 3 ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLDS MUST COMPLETE THESE PARTS AND ALL OF PART 4. Write the names of everyone in your household, whether or not they get income. Include yourself, the children you are applying for, all other children, your spouse, grandparents, and other related and unrelated people in your household. Use another piece of paper if you need more space. Write the amount of current income each household member receives, before taxes or anything else is taken out, and indicate where it came from, such as earnings, welfare, pensions and other income. If the current income was more or less than usual, write that person’s usual income. Specify how often this income amount is received: weekly, every other week (bi-weekly), 2 x per month, monthly. If no income, check the box. The value of any child care provided or arranged, or any amount received as payment for such child care or reimbursement for costs incurred for such care under the Child Care and Development Block Grant, TANF and At Risk Child Care Programs should not be considered as income for this program. The application must include the last four digits only of the social security number of the adult who signs PART 4 if Part 3 is completed. If the adult does not have a social security number, check the box. If you listed a SNAP, TANF or FDPIR number, a social security number is not needed. OTHER BENEFITS: Your child may be eligible for benefits such as Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). In order to determine if your child is eligible, program officials need information from your free and reduced price meal application. Your written consent is required before any information may be released. Please refer to the attached parent Disclosure Letter and Consent Statement for information about other benefits. PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT Privacy Act Statement: This explains how we will use the information you give us. The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act requires the information on this application. You do not have to give the information, but if you do not, we cannot approve your child for free or reduced price meals. You must include the last four digits of the social security number of the adult household member who signs the application. The last four digits of the social security number are not required when you apply on behalf of a foster child or you list a SNAP, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) case number or other FDPIR identifier for your child or when you indicate that the adult household member signing the application does not have a social security number. We will use your information to determine if your child is eligible for free or reduced price meals, and for administration and enforcement of the lunch and breakfast programs. We MAY share your eligibility information with education, health, and nutrition programs to help them evaluate, fund, or determine benefits for their programs, auditors for program reviews, and law enforcement officials to help them look into violations of program rules. DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or 62 (3) email: [email protected] .This institution is an equal opportunity provider. AttendancePolicySummary Regularattendanceandpunctualityareexpectedofpupilsfromthefirstdayofschool.Childrenshouldunderstandthat regularschoolattendanceisessentialtotheireducationaldevelopmentandwell-being.Withsomeexceptions,every childenrolledinschoolisexpectedtobepresent.Statelawspecifiescertainlegalabsencesarepermitted,ofwhich personalillnessismostcommon. Absences,tardiness,andearlydeparture(ATED)fromclassorschoolareexcusediftheyareduetopersonalillness, illnessordeathinthefamily,impassableroadsorweather,religiousobservance,quarantineorattendanceathealth clinics.AllotherATEDsareconsideredunexcusedabsences.Pleasenotethatfamilyvacationsareconsideredunexcused absences. AllATEDsmustbeaccountedfor.Itistheparent’sresponsibilitytonotifytheschoolofficewithinatleast24hoursofthe ATEDandtoprovideawrittenexcuseuponthestudent’sreturntoschool.Pleaseincludethefollowinginformation: dateofexcuseordateofabsence,reasonforabsence,andparentsignature.Theschoolmusthavethisinformationin ordertocomplywithlegalrequirements.Theexcuseshouldbegiventoyourchild’shomeroomteacher.Pleasedonot writeanexcusetocoverchildrenindifferentclassrooms. UnexcusedATEDswillresultindisciplinaryactionconsistentwiththedistrict’sCodeofConduct.Studentsmayalsobe deniedtheprivilegeofattendingextracurricularevents.Theprincipalshallremindparentsoftheattendancepolicy, explaintheramificationsofunexcusedATEDs,stresstheimportanceofclassattendanceanddiscussappropriate interventionstrategiestocorrectthesituation. Detailedinformationregardingthedistrict’sattendancepolicycanbefoundonthedistrict’swebsiteontheBoardof Educationpage:http://www.bethlehemschools.org/wp-content/uploads/5100.pdf. Pleasesignandreturnthebottomportionofthispage. Ihavereadthesummaryoftheattendancepolicyandunderstanditspurposeandassociatedresponsibilities. StudentName________________________________________________Grade__________ ParentName(pleaseprint)________________________________________________________ ParentSignature_________________________________________________________________ 63
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