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SEMS East
Student Handbook
2014-2015
Grades 7 and 8
375 Main St
Fawn Grove PA 17321
Phone: 717-382-4851 Ext 2800
Fax: 717-382-033
www!sesdwe"!net
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By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and accept the terms of the
Student/arent Handbook and the South !astern School "istrict #ode of #onduct$
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MESSAGE F01 PA1E'#S,G2A134A'S
lease read the Student Handbook to familiari-e your son or daughter with the atmosphere, procedures, and
opportunities available$ It is only through mutual cooperation and support that the South !astern School
"istrict may provide a strong educational life for students in the South !astern School "istrict$
.he purpose of the arent/Student Handbook is to give school district students and their parents/guardians an
understanding of the general rules and guidelines for attending and receiving an education in our schools$ In
case of a conflict between Board policy and the provisions of these handbooks, the Board olicy most recently
adopted by the Board will prevail$ Students and parents/guardians should be aware that this document is
reviewed annually since policy adoption and revision is an ongoing process$ .he changes will generally
supercede the provisions found in the handbook, which will become obsolete by the newly adopted policy$ .he
handbook is not a contract between the school and the parents/guardians or students$ It can be amended at any
time at the discretion of the district$ If policy changes are enacted during the school year, the administration
will communicate those changes to students, staff, and parents/guardians$
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.he South !astern School "istrict fully and actively supports e/ual access for all people, regardless of race,
color, religion, gender, age, se0ual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information
in its education programs, activities and employment$ 1e prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose
such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an e/ual opportunity investigation$ Any compliance
issues//uestions should be directed to the Superintendent$

A1148A6 A# S*9006
Students may arrive to school at 231& A4 by private vehicle or bus$ .o maintain the safety of bus traffic, the
designated parent drop off is located at the band hallway located at the school*s side entrance 5facing the 1est
Building6$ Students arriving in the building after 23%& A4 must sign in at the office$ .ardy students will be
listed on the absentee sheet until 73&& A4, students are marked .ardy after 23%)$ 8nce students have arrived, it
is not permissible to leave school property$ 9ailure to return the signed attendance slip may result in the day
being coded as unlawful$
#A134'ESS #0 S*9006
It is e0tremely important that all students report to school and class on time$ A student will be considered tardy
when not in homeroom/first period by 23%) A4$ :nauthori-ed absence from a class 5cutting a class6,
unauthori-ed departure from school property 5cutting school6, and tardiness to school are serious offenses that
have serious disciplinary conse/uences under the Student #ode of #onduct$
6A#E #0 *6ASS
Instructional time is a ma;or priority< therefore, it is necessary for students to be in class on time$ .ardiness not
only means loss of instructional time for the student, it is also disruptive to the teaching and learning activities
being conducted in the classroom$ .hree lates to classes during a marking period could result in a disciplinary
conse/uence$
MA:E-2P ;01:
Students must check with teachers for make(up work for classes missed due to legal absences$ .he time
allowed for make(up work is e/ual to the number of school days absent plus one school day$
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arents/,uardians and students have the opportunity to review instructional materials and have access to
information about the curriculum, including academic standards to be achieved, instructional materials and
assessment techni/ues$
84S4#01S
All visitors, upon their arrival, must register and receive a visitors badge in the school office$ arents are
always welcome in S!S"$ It is re/uested that parents/guardians call for an appointment if they wish to see an
administrator or teacher so that they will not be delayed in the event that the person5s6 are not available<
twenty(four 5%'6 hours notice is appreciated$ Student age visitors are not permitted during the school day$
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S#23E'# EME1GE'*4ES
.he South !astern School "istrict continues to emphasi-e teaching and learning as a priority activity$ .his
emphasis means that class interruptions are limited to emergencies$ Any outside interference will be considered
an interruption$ !mergencies e0ist when conditions arise that make it impossible or impractical to delay class
interruptions until the ne0t change of classes$
;4#931A;A6S
A parent or guardian should have a conference with an administrator before withdrawing a student from school$
rior to a permanent withdrawal from school and not less than one 516 school day, the student must ask for a
withdraw form from the office$ .he student must have this form signed by the student*s teachers$ All books
must be returned and all obligations satisfied$ >ockers must be cleaned out and checked by the guidance
counselor and/or the administration$
*9A'GE 0F A331ESS 01 #E6EP90'E
?ew addresses and phone numbers should be reported to the office and the transportation department$ If a
parent/guardian@s home, work, or cell number changes, it is e0tremely important to give this change to the
office so that parents may be contacted in case of emergency$ #hange of address within the district*s
boundaries, the parent/guardian will be re/uired to bring proof of residence to the school$ A new Student
Aegistration 9orm will be completed$
S#23E'# F01MS
Students are re/uired to return completed emergency card forms and student handbook receipt forms within
five school days of receiving them$ Students who fail to return the re/uired forms within the stated guidelines
may be assigned a disciplinary conse/uence$
S#23E'# 43E'#4F4*A#40' *A13S
In order to ensure a safe school environment, students will be re/uired to present their identification cards upon
re/uest$
F4'A'*4A6 0%64GA#40'S
1$ Students shall be held responsible for all outstanding financial obligations to the school$
%$ Any student with an outstanding financial obligation or debt to the school will not be permitted to3
5A6 Attend an e0tra(curricular field trip$
5B6 articipate in any e0tra(curricular interscholastic activity$
5#6 urchase yearbooks$
5"6 urchase dance tickets or tickets to an e0tra(curricular event$
5!6 Attend non(curricular related field trips$
=$ Students shall be responsible for the cost to repair and/or replace all school property that may be lost,
damaged, or destroyed as a result of their acts or activities$ In particular, students who severely damage or
lose a te0tbook or piece of school e/uipment are obligated to pay the full replacement price$ 9ailure to pay
for any lost, damaged, or destroyed items can result in the filing of a civil suit against the student and/or
the student*s parents$
'$ *hro(e"oo<s students are responsible for all usage$ 8ther than normal wear and tear, students will
financially be responsible for repairs$
)$ Students shall return, or make restitution for, all borrowed books, materials, e/uipment and any monies or
property collected by them through fund raising events$
B$ Students are encouraged to resolve financial obligations as they are incurred$ Any student who fails to
honor and fulfill his/her financial obligations shall be sub;ect to any and all authori-ed actions available to
the "istrict, including the institution of legal actions that may, to the e0tent allowed, include collection
actions against the student*s parent/guardian$
A1#4*6ES P1094%4#E3 4' S*9006
roblems arise when students bring articles to school that interfere with the orderly and safe operation of the
school$ A sample, but not inclusive list of undesirable prohibited items includes radios, compact disc players
5headphones6, and sound producing e/uipment, dice, playing cards, beepers, laser pointers, cellular phones,
water pistols, chains of any nature and any ;ewelry capable of inflicting in;ury to oneself or others is prohibited$
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Such items will be confiscated$ Students who fail to cooperate with the teacher and/or administration and/or
continually bring unauthori-ed items to schools will be sub;ect to disciplinary action by the administration$
:nauthori-ed items are determined to be disruptive, detrimental, or dangerous to the health, safety and/or
welfare of the school environment will be confiscated and appropriate disciplinary action may be taken$ #ell
phones are not to be carried by the students during the school day$ !lectronic devices may be used for
educational purposes only in classrooms or buildings at the direction and/or supervision of appropriate school
personnel$
!lectronic devices that cause interruptions in the educational process may be taken by teachers and turned in to
the office$ .hese will be available for students or parents at the discretion of the administration$ Any devices
that may pose a safety ha-ard will be returned only to a parent$ Illegal materials will be turned over to the
police$ .he "istrict prohibits the use of cameras, video e/uipment and/or other electronic picture taking
devices on "istrict property without prior approval of the administration$
%703 = %rin$ 7o/r 0wn 3evi>e
%e a respectful and responsible digital citi-en$
7ou may use your device for educational purposes in educational settings 5classroom, library, etc$6$
0nly use devices at .eachers discretion$
3efault devices to silent$
;hen 4n 3o/"t? @/st As<A
Implementation of every student receiving a #hromebook, devices would be limited, per teacher discretion$
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.he #ommonwealth of ennsylvania re/uires that every student take and pass hysical !ducation every year$ A
student re/uesting to be e0cused from gym class because of sickness or in;ury shall submit a re/uest signed by
a parent/guardian to the instructor prior to the start of the class$ Ae/uests to be e0cused from more than two 5%6
consecutive gym classes shall re/uire the signature of a medical doctor or health practitioner$ Alternative
physical assignments may be given by the teacher for those students not able to participate in gym class for
illness/in;uries sustained outside of the school setting$
Grades 7 thro/$h 10:
.he following items are re/uired to receive full dress credit3
516 Ae/uired hysical !ducation .(shirt$
5%6 ?avy Blue Athletic shorts ( no advertising$
5=6 Cewelry, including earrings /piercings, shall not be worn e0cept for religious or medical medals$
5'6 Athletic Socks$
5)6 Sneakers$
S2%S#4#2#E #EA*9E1S
Substitute teachers are to be accorded the same respect as regular teachers$ Any student failing to maintain a
proper relationship with a substitute teacher will be sub;ect to disciplinary action$ .he responsibility falls to the
student to treat a substitute employee with the respect and courtesy that is due all persons in the South !astern
School "istrict community$
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.he law re/uires monthly fire drills be conducted and it is essential that when the signal is given, everyone
follows directions promptly and clears the building by the designated route as /uickly as possible$
90ME100M
Students must be present in homeroom at 23%) A4$ Students will respect the rights of others during homeroom
announcements by remaining silent so that all students hear important announcements$ Students are to remain
seated until the teacher dismisses the homeroom$ .he bell alone does not signal the end of homeroom$
9A66;A7S
.he rules of conduct set forth below are established not only for instructional reasons but also for reasons of
safety, cleanliness, comfort, and convenience$ Students should not use vulgar language, should not have
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physical contact with others, should not run, should not yell, should not hit lockers, walls or otherwise make
e0cessive noise while in the halls$
9ailure to observe these rules may result in disciplinary conse/uences$ 9ood and drink are not allowed in the
halls$ .eachers and administrators have the authority to confiscate any food or drink seen in the halls$
60*:E1S
>ockers are the property of the South !astern School "istrict, which e0tends the privilege of their use to
students$ Students are specifically advised they should have no e0pectation of privacy with respect to their use
of such lockers which are sub;ect to random, periodic and/or sweeping inspections and searches including the
use of certified drug dogs$ .here are not to be any open containers of li/uid in lockers$ Any item or substance
found in a locker may be used as a basis for disciplinary action including suspension and/or e0pulsion from
school$ Items confiscated from student lockers may be turned over to law enforcement authorities for
appropriate action$ Students are responsible for all items stored in or confiscated from their assigned lockers$
Students are encouraged to keep their lockers secured and combinations confidential at all times$ Articles taken
from or placed in an unlocked locker are not the school*s responsibility but the responsibility of the individual$
It is the responsibility of the student to keep their locker locked and cleaned$ Students are not permitted to stop
at their lockers between classes$
G7M 60*:E1S
Students are encouraged to secure personal property/valuables during gym class$ Students may supply their
own lock or rent a lock provided by the physical education department at a refundable cost of D)$&&$ Articles
taken from or placed in an unlocked locker are not the responsibility of the school or school district$ It is the
responsibility of the student to secure all personal belongings and to keep the locker locked$
6A8A#017 2SE
Students may use the lavatory during class time as authori-ed by the teacher$ >avatory used must be on the
same floor the closest one to the classroom of the student$ Student must ask teacher@s permission and use the
sign(out sheet$ Students are not to use lavatories between class periods$
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1$ 4aintain a /uiet, polite atmosphere at all times$
%$ 1ork independently or as directed by the teacher and/or librarian$
=$ Students are responsible for returning >ibrary materials by the date due$ .he students will pay for
damaged or lost materials or books$
'$ 4aterials taken from the library must be checked in and out at the circulation desk$ Students are
responsible for materials and books that they borrow using their I" number$
)$ Books on the regular shelves may be borrowed for two 5%6 cycles and renewed if there are no
reserves on them$ 9or renewal, a book should be brought to the circulation desk so that a new date
may be stamped$
B$ 8ur reference materials do not leave the library, unless re/uested by a teacher$ !0ceptions may be
made if the librarian and teacher deem it necessary$
2$ Students are obligated to pay the full cost of any materials lost or stolen while in their possession$
7$ At the end of each marking period, students who have kept library materials overdue for one 516
month or longer must clear their obligations before additional materials may be checked out of the
>ibrary$
E$ Students may not check any materials out of the >ibrary during the last two 5%6 cycles of the year$
1&$ All materials and books must be returned within two 5%6 weeks of the last day of school$
11$ Students using the library computers must follow the district*s internet use policy$
.he >ibrary is maintained e0clusively for persons using library materials$ Students must have a pass to go to
the >ibrary during the school day$ Students must have a student identification number to use the library$
*AFE#E14A
.he cafeteria is the student dining room and should be treated as such$ Student conduct should be acceptable at
all times$ "ue to the large number of students who use the services of the school@s cafeteria, it is important that
each student make it his/her responsibility to help maintain the room as a wholesome, clean, and orderly place
to eat$ 1e urge all students to use the cafeteria as a place for pleasant rela0ation, conversation, and leisurely
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eating$ Since a large portion of the student body is in class during each lunch period it is necessary that
procedures for going to or from lunch be followed so as not to disturb instruction$ In order to protect property,
maintain an orderly relationship among students, establish a clean eating environment, and make everyone@s
lunch a pleasant one, we ask student cooperation with the following rules3
1$ ,o directly to the cafeteria after placing books in their lockers$
%$ Students are not permitted to have books at their tables$
=$ "o not butt into or cut through the lunch line$
'$ ut trays and trash in proper places once you have finished lunch$
)$ Students will be asked to pick up any litter on the floor near or around their tables$
B$ 9ood and/or drink are not to be taken out of the cafeteria$
2$ .hrowing food or other ob;ects is strictly prohibited$
7$ Students are to walk /uietly through the halls since classes are in session throughout each lunch
period$
E$ 9ailure to observe these rules may result in a disciplinary response$
1&$ All money/checks need to be deposited before lunch$ 4oney/checks will not be accepted during the
lunch period$
F4E63 #14PS,*6ASS #14P
9ield trips are an e0tension of the classroom$ 9ield trips are not to be regarded as a right, but as a privilege$
#onformity to the following standards is e0pected on all field trips< enforcement is a responsibility of approved
chaperones3
1$ All school district rules are e/ually applicable on curricular and e0tra(curricular field trips$
%$ Any student with an outstanding financial obligation or debt to the school will not be permitted to
attend an e0tra(curricular field trip or a #lass trip$
=$ Any student who willfully disobeys the reasonable direction of a chaperone and/or violates
regulations relative to behavior shall be sub;ect to parent/guardian notification, administrative
disciplinary conse/uences, and/or turned over to local authorities at the parent*s e0pense$ An
administrative hearing may also be held upon return to school to determine the school disciplinary
course of action$
'$ In addition to other rules, "istrict policies on drugs, alcohol, and tobacco are in effect at all times$
Fiolations of said policies will result in initiation of disciplinary procedures by school authorities as
though the offense had occurred in school$
)$ Any student who has received disciplinary action involving ten 51&6 or more cumulative days of out
of school suspension during a semester may be ineligible to attend an e0tra(curricular field trip or a
class trip$
S#23E'# MESSAGES
1e are unable to deliver messages to students e0cept in the case of an emergency$ 1e understand that parents
may feel the need to get in touch with students during the school day, but we cannot stop the instruction of
other students in the class for any reason other than an emergency$ .he nature of the emergency must be
specified to a school official before classroom activities are interrupted$ :nder normal circumstances,
emergencies e0ist when conditions arise that make it impossible or impractical to delay the message to the
student$
M01'4'G A''02'*EME'# P10*E321E
Students televise the morning announcements each day$ .hese announcements include important information
about school activities and special opportunities for all students$ Students are responsible for receiving
information that pertains to them and sharing this information with their parents/guardians$ Students are
re/uired to listen carefully to announcements$
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S!S" student organi-ations and school teams may post materials related to their groups* activities in the
building$ !0amples of materials include flyers and posters about the organi-ation, advertisements for upcoming
school events and spirit posters$ All materials must be approved, initialed, and dated by the administration$ It is
the responsibility of the group to remove and dispose of posters after the event$
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Students who find an article of value should bring the item to the office$ If a student loses an item of value,
he/she should report the lost item to the office immediately$ >ost articles may be claimed before school$
Students are not permitted to leave a class to look for an item in the lost and found$
F2'31A4S4'G
All fundraising pro;ects that involve school personnel, students, school associated groups, and/or school
facilities must receive prior approval from the administration$ All fund raisers are reported to the Board of
School "irectors$ Selling merchandise including food may not be sold in the classrooms, hallways, and/or on
school buses$ 9und raisers re/uiring selling of items are to be conducted outside of the school day$ 9undraiser
items are not to be transported on school buses$
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"ances/etc$ in the South !astern School are restricted to students in the building authori-ing the activity$
1$ S!4S !ast 4iddle School dances are designated e0clusively for current S!4S !ast students$
%$ Students currently serving a suspension may not attend a dance or special e0tra(curricular activities$
=$ Any student who has received disciplinary action involving ten 51&6 or more cumulative days of out
of school suspension during a semester may be ineligible to attend an e0tra(curricular activity$
'$ All school rules apply to after school activities including dress code$
#1A'SP01#A#40'
A*#484#7 %2S
.he late bus is a privilege that is made available to students who participate in e0tra(curricular activities$
Students may not loiter in the building and e0pect to ride the late bus$ Students utili-ing this service must
reali-e that the late bus runs are e0tensions of the school day and the regular school bus policies and rules are to
be followed$ 9ailure to comply with these regulations will result in suspension of all bus privileges and/or other
disciplinary action$
6A#E DA*#484#7E %2S S#0PS
.he late bus follows two routes$ >ate bus time is )31) pm$ Stops are made only at locations listed below3

Stewartstown
1$ ?ew ark Service Station 5)3%) pm6
%$ 1iley Station 5#ountry Aoads "eli6 5)3=& pm6
=$ 4ain St$ G #ollege Ave$ H Shopping #tr$ 5)3=B pm6
'$ Stewartstown !lementary School 5)3=E pm6
)$ 1ilson*s Service Station 5)3'= pm6
B$ Barren*s Aoad ?orth 5SA %'6 G Ainley Ad H Sign 5)3'2 pm6
2$ Barren*s Aoad ?orth 5SA %'6 G "ogwood #ourt 5)3)& pm6
7$ #ross Aoads Ave$ G Hyson School Aoad H Aock 5)3)= pm6
E$ #ross Aoads Ave$ G Holly .ree #t$ 5>ogan >n6 5)3)2 pm6
1&$ B771 #hurch Ad H 4ethodist #hurch 5)3)E pm6
11$ 2=B% #hurch Ad H Aound Hill resbyterian #hurch 5B3&' pm6
1%$ 7'%B #hurch Ad H :nion/Hopewell #hurch 5B3&7 pm6
1=$ 7E1B Hickory Ad H .ownship Building 5B31' pm6
1'$ 7'B2 leasant Falley Ad H ,olf #ourse 5B317 pm6
1)$ leasant Falley Ad G SA 7)1 H 1ebb Ad 5B3%% pm6
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1$ 4ain St G 9awn ,rove Ad H S/uare 5)3%& pm6
%$ ?ew ark Ad G 9awn ,rove Ad H ,atchelville St$ 5)3%) pm6
=$ "eer Ad G Bald !agle Ad 5)3%E pm6
'$ 27B 4t$ 8livet #hurch Ad H #hurch 5)3=) pm6
)$ ,raceton Ad G 1=B H Saubel*s 4arket 5)3'& pm6
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B$ "ooley Ad G >ine Ad 5)3') pm6
2$ %&2 4ain St 5"elta6 5)3'2 pm6
7$ 4ain St G #ollege Ave 5"elta i--a6 5)3'E pm6
E$ 4ain St G Broad St !0t$ 5"elta6 5)3)& pm6
1&$ 7EE Broad St !0t$ H #olvin Bus Service 5)3)% pm6
11$ SA 7)1 G Sr$ 2' 5"elta 9amily Aest6 5)3)= pm6
1%$ Bryansville Ad G 1oodbine Ad 5Bryansville S/$6 5)3)B pm6
1=$ Bryansville Ad 5SA7)16 G #lubhouse Ad 5B3&& pm6
1'$ Bryansville Ad 5SA 7)16 G 4iller Ad H Aubel 5B3&1 pm6
1)$ 4iller Ad G Burns Ad 5B3&% pm6
1B$ 4iller Ad H ,emmill Ad 5B3&= pm6$
12$ ')7 ,emmill Aoaad H ,emmill Aes 5B3&)6
SES3 90'01 *03E
.he S!S" is an institution of learning$ :seful and lasting learning occurs when students go through an honest
process that reflects their true abilities and measures their own efforts$ rogress that is based on unsound
learning, as is the case with cheating, is not genuine progress$ #heating prepares a student for failure, not for
success$ "ishonesty serves to undermine the academic and intellectual integrity of the school district$
#heating involves one or more of the following actions3
.o use the work 5including homework6 of another person as your own$
.o share work or make available information from another student*s test, e0amination, /ui-,
homework, report or paper$
.o plagiari-e or to use another person*s idea$
.o prepare for cheating in advance, such action involves having or giving a copy of a test, homework,
paper, or other assignment to be given or having been given, using written or electronic notes during
a test or talking while taking /ui--es or tests$
S*9006 ;43E %26674'G,*7%E1 %26674'G 126ES
S!S" olicy I%'E
%/&&+in$ means an intentional electronic, written, verbal or physical act or series of acts directed at another
student or students, which occurs in a school setting and/or outside a school setting, that is severe, persistent or
pervasive and has the effect of doing any of the following3
1$ Substantial interference with a student*s education$
%$ #reation of a threatening environment$
=$ Substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school$
%/&&+in$? as defined in this policy, includes cyberbullying$
S>hoo& settin$ means in the school, on school grounds, in school vehicles, at a designated bus stop or at any
activity sponsored, supervised or sanctioned by the school$
9ollow the ?8(B:>>JI?, Aules3
a$ 1e do not bully other students$
b$ 1e help students who are bullied$
c$ 1e include students who are left out$
d$ 1e tell an adult at school and/or an adult at home when someone is being bullied$
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.he school counselors at S!4S(!ast are available to assist students in a variety of ways$ School counselors are
available to help students with personal problems, social issues, academics, and career$ #ounselors meet with
students individually and small groups, as well as provide classroom lessons$ Students are invited to meet with
the counselor at any time and may do so by stopping in the guidance office to make an appointment$
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.he school counselors are also available for parents to call to discuss concerns$ If there is a situation that
affects a child*s attitude or performance, please call the counselor$ #ommunication is key and allows school
and home to work together to meet the academic and emotional needs of every student$
SPE*4A64-E3 SE184*ES
Specialists from >incoln Intermediate :nit 5>I:6 are available to students for speech therapy, hearing, and
vision concerns$ .he services of the school psychologist include consultation with school personnel, parents,
and evaluation of individual students, which re/uires written parental permission and appropriate referral for
additional evaluation as necessary$ #onferences with the psychologist or re/uests for psychological evaluation
may be arranged through the ,uidance "epartment or the administration$
S#23E'# 1E*013S
Student records are transferred to another school where a student is enrolled upon the re/uest of the receiving
school$ arents have a right to e0amine school records$ Such records include identifying information, annual
and final grades, attendance, standardi-ed test results, health and dental information, and other information
pertinent to educational placement$
S*9006 9EA6#9 SE184*ES
In ennsylvania, school health services are provided under the direction of the #ertified School ?urse$ School
nursing is a speciali-ed practice of professional nursing that advances the well being, academic success, and
life(long achievement of students$ School nurses facilitate positive student response to normal development,
promote health and safety, intervene with actual and potential health problems, provide case management
services and actively collaborate with others to build student and family capacity for adaptation, self
management, self advocacy and learning$
.he #ertified School ?urses of the South !astern School "istrict provide school health services in accordance
with Article KIF of the ublic School #ode 1E'E and %7 a$ #ode #hapter %=$ 4andated health services
include3
hysical !0aminations ( original entry 5L or 16, ,rades B and 11
"ental !0aminations ( original entry 5L or 16, ,rades = and 2
,rowth Screening ( annually in grades L(1%
Fision Screening ( annually in grades L(1%
Hearing screening ( ,rades L, 1, %, =,2,11
Scoliosis screening ( ,rades B and 2
All students entering the seventh grade are re/uired to have a dental e0am on file in the health room$ All
students new to the district 5both seventh and eighth grades6 are re/uired to have a dental e0am and physical
e0am form on file$ .he State mandated "entals and hysicals must be dated within one year of the start of the
school year and forms must be turned in to the health room before the end of the third marking period$ All
students will have the opportunity to be seen by the school physician and/or school dentist if an outside e0am is
not able to be completed$ Students must turn in a signed permission slip if they will be seen by the school
dentist and/or school physician$ A notice of non(compliance will be sent to parents no later than three weeks
prior to the established e0clusion date via certified mail if the re/uired e0ams are not turned in$ 9ailure to
complete the state mandated e0aminations will result in the student*s removal from school$
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!0cept in the case of true emergency, a student must ask permission of his/her teacher before reporting to the
Health Aoom$ If the Health Aoom staff is unavailable, the student should report to the 4ain 8ffice$ A student
who cannot remain in class because of illness, in;ury, or other problems must be picked up by a parent,
guardian, or emergency contact person within a reasonable period of time$
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:nnecessary absences from school due to minor illness are detrimental to a student*s academic progress$
However, a student who has an elevated temperature or who has been vomiting during the night or in the
morning before school, should remain at home until these symptoms have been gone for %' hours$
ennsylvania law 5%7 A #ode #H$ %26 re/uires the school nurse to e0clude anyone suspected of having a
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communicable condition$ .he student may return to school when the school nurse verifies that the readmission
criteria for the particular condition has been satisfied$
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A student who is in;ured in the school building, on school property, or while in the care of the school should
report to the adult in charge or to the Health Aoom for care$ If the in;ured student is unable to walk to the
Health Aoom, an adult will call the Health Aoom for assistance$ In;uries occurring outside of school should be
cared for by the student*s parent/guardian$
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Student !mergency #ards will be mailed prior to the start of the school year$ .hey are to be completed and
returned within the first five days of school$ St/dents who Fai& to ret/rn these (andator+ do>/(ents wi&&
"e s/"Ge>t to dis>i.&inar+ a>tion! Student !mergency #ards are kept on file in the Health Aoom and provide
the Health Aoom staff with important information including3 aE hone numbers for parents or guardians,
physicians, dentists, and other emergency contacts in case of illness or in;ury, "E Students annual health history,
including health conditions, allergies, and medications, and >E arent or guardian permission for the student*s
use of first aid treatments and non(prescription medications available in the Health Aoom$ #urrent, accurate
health and emergency contact information is vital to ensure the safety and well(being of each student$ 1e
re/uest that parents and guardians update the emergency contact and health information immediately when
changes occur$
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South !astern School "istrict participates in the ennsylvania "epartment of Health otassium Iodide 5LI6
program$ .he Student !mergency #ard includes information about the district procedures for a radiological
emergency and LI distribution program$ .he following information is from the ennsylvania "epartment of
Health$ .his information is offered to assist parents in helping determine their wishes for student participation
in LI distribution during the school day$
Potassi/( 4odide D:4E FreH/ent&+ As<ed 5/estions 3
5! ;hat is .otassi/( iodideI
A$ otassium iodide 5LI6 is a salt compound$ .he element iodine is routinely added to table sale to
make it Miodi-edN$ LI is available in tablet form, over(the(counter, without a prescription$
5! ;hat wi&& :4 doI
A! .aking a tablet of LI will help to protect your thyroid gland, located in the front of your neck, against
the harmful effects of radioactive iodine that may be released in a radiological emergency$ .he
thyroid gland is the only part of the body that is protected by LI$
However, LI is not a magic anti(radiation pill and will only protect that thyroid gland$ .he thyroid is
the part of the body that /uickly absorbs potentially harmful radioactive iodine$ LI will not protect
against all radioactive materials$ It is only effective against iodine at the time of or immediately
following a radiological release$ !vacuation is the best way to protect yourself and your family if
there is a release of radioactive iodine in your area$
5! 9ow wi&& 4 <now what to ta<e :4I
A! State health officials and the governor will make an announcement telling citi-ens when to take LI$
1hen there is an ongoing accident at a nuclear facility, the warning sirens will be sounded for
appro0imately three to five minutes followed by an !mergency Alert System message on your .F or
radio$ >istening to these messages is critical because they will tell you what is going on at the plant,
what you need to do and if you should take LI$
A$ain? do not ta<e :4 /n&ess Penns+&vania State 9ea&th 0FFi>ia&s and the Governor instr/>t the
3istri>t to do so! 7o/ sho/&d not ta<e :4 d/rin$ a test oF the E(er$en>+ A&ert S+ste( or a test
oF the .&antJs sirens!
5! ;ho >an ta<e :4I
A! Anyone who is not allergic to iodide can take LI$ It is safe for pregnant women, women who are
breastfeeding, people on thyroid medicine and children and infants, unless they are allergic$ If you
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are unsure if you should take LI, consult your family physician$
5! ;hat are the side eFFe>ts oF :4I
A! Side effects are unlikely because of the low dose and the short time you will be taking the drug$
ossible side effective include3 skin rashes< metallic taste in mouth< sore teeth and gums< upset
stomach< swelling of the salivary glands< burning feeling in mouth or throat< symptoms of a head
cold< and diarrhea$
5! ;hat sho/&d 4 do iF 4 ex.erien>e side eFFe>tsI
A! !ven though side effects are unlikely, if you have them and they are severe or if you have an allergic
reaction, stop taking potassium iodide and call your doctor or 1-877-PA-9EA6#9 for instructions$
5! 4s :4 saFeI
A! LI is safe$ However, adverse reactions are possible in persons with e0isting thyroid conditions or
those with an allergy to iodine$ Anyone considering the use of LI for themselves or their family
should follow the directions for storage and use included with the product$ If you have more
/uestions about LI, call you doctor or your local health department at 1-877-PA-9EA6#9!
5! ;i&& (+ >hi&dren "e a"&e to $et :4 iF the+ are at s>hoo&I
A! .he "epartment of Health has developed a distribution plan for schools that want the pills$ .his plan
includes information on how schools may incorporate the administration of LI into e0isting
evacuation plans$ It is up to each school district to decide if they want the pills$ However, pills may
not be administered without parental consent$
5! Are Penns+&vaniaJs n/>&ear Fa>i&ities saFeI
A! Jes, ennsylvania*s five nuclear facility sites are safe$ .he federal government and ennsylvania
State and local officials perform regular oversight of the plans$ In addition, officials continually train
with the plants on how to respond in case of an emergency to protect public health and safety$
5! ;here >an 4 Find (ore inFor(ationI
A! 9or more information about LI call 1-877-PA-9EA6#9$
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If a student becomes ill or in;ured and cannot attend school for an e0tended period of time, his/her
parent/guardian should contact the principal at his/her school so that arrangements can be made for the student
to have homebound instruction$ A letter from the doctor re/uesting homebound instruction, the specific medical
reasons for this type of instruction and the anticipated length of the absence is re/uired$
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.he school has arrangements with a reputable insurance company by which parents can secure a school accident
insurance policy on their child for a nominal cost$
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.he primary purpose of the schools in the South !astern School "istrict is to provide ma0imum opportunity
through which students can achieve their greatest learning potential$ .eachers evaluate student achievement
and report student progress to the student and parents in the following ways3 conferences with students and
parents, supplementary reports, report cards, final e0aminations, and the honor roll$ arents have the ability to
check on student*s progress at www$sesdweb$net and click on Home >ogic$
*0'FE1E'*ES
.eachers welcome the opportunity to meet with students and/or parents to review student progress$ Students
can meet with teachers at a mutually agreed upon time$ arent(teacher conferences are arranged at a time that is
convenient for both parent and teachers$ A conference may be arranged through the teacher, the ,uidance
8ffice, or through the Administration$
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Information received in confidence from a student may be revealed to the student@s parents, principal, or other
appropriate authority where the health, welfare, and safety of the student or other persons are clearly in
;eopardy$
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4idway through each marking period and at any other time a staff member deems it appropriate, supplemental
reports for all sub;ect areas will be sent to home to parents/guardians$
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>etter
,rade ercent "escription/!0planation
AO E2(1&& !0cellent3 indicates outstanding
A E=(EB work characteri-ed by skillful
A( E&(E% organi-ation and thorough
understanding$
BO 72(7E Above Average3 indicates a better
B 7=(7B /uality of work, characteri-ed
B( 7&(7% by careful preparation$
#O 22(2E Average3 indicates that the
# 2=(2B re/uired work has been completed,
#( 2&(2% but there is room for improvement
through more careful preparation
and presentation$
"O B2(BE Below Average3 the lowest passing
" B=(B7 mark for work which barley meets
"( B&(B% re/uirements$
9 Below B&9ailure3 indicates failing
work$
I Incomplete work$
1/9 1ithdraw 9ailure3 dropping course
before re/uirements are met$
ercentage grades are for the specific marking period assigned$ Semester and final grades are computed using
numerical values$ Incomplete work must be made up within two 5%6 weeks time of the student@s return to
school$ An PIP cannot be considered a final course grade$
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"uring the course of the school year, parents will have the opportunity to meet with teachers and learn about
course curriculum, course e0pectations, and student assessment$ A meeting to present information about
financial aid for all college bound students in grades 2(1% will be held during the school year at Lennard("ale
High School$ lease refer to the "istrict website for the specific dates and times$
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Aeport cards are issued /uarterly during the academic school year$ Aeport cards are distributed through
homeroom for the first three 5=6 /uarters$ Areas are provided on the report card for teachers to report the
student@s scholastic grade, skills, behavior and report absences and tardiness$
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.he South !astern School "istrict program of reporting student progress recogni-es high scholastic
achievement$ ,rades for all courses are considered for honor roll status$ A grade of ", 9, I or 1/9 will
automatically e0clude a student from the honor roll$ Honor Aoll ( a grade point average of =$1) to =$7E and
"istinguished Honor Aoll ( a grade point average of =$E or higher$
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Administration Building .elephone3 =7%('7'= !0t$ B7&&
=22 4ain Street 9a03 =7%('2BE
9awn ,rove, A 12=%1
South !astern 4iddle School !ast .elephone3 =7%('7)1 !0t$ %7&&
=2) 4ain Street 9a03 =7%(E&==
9awn ,rove, A 12=%1
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Attendance %7&&
,uidance "epartment %7=&
Athletic "epartment 17B1
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In the event of severely inclement weather or emergency closing, the high school may be closed, the starting
time delayed or an early dismissal announced on the following stations3
1AA4, Jork 1&=$= on 94 dial
1J#A, Hanover E7$) on 94 dial
1I.9 7E$) on 94 dial
1,A>(.F, >ancaster #hannel 7
1BA>(.F, Baltimore #hannel 11
1H.4(.F, Jork #hannel %2
1H(.F, Harrisburg #hannel %1
www$sesdweb$net "istrict website
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.he SchoolAeach message retrieval line is 1-855-55-8500$ #all this number from a phone that receives
SchoolAeach calls$ Jou can retrieve messages for the last =& days$
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and have +o/r >hi&d ret/rn this For( to his,her ho(eroo( tea>her "+ ;ednesda+? A/$/st 27? 2014!
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Acceptable :se of ?etwork/Internet ,uidelines$ I reali-e that violation of these provisions may result in loss
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network privileges, disciplinary conse/uences and appropriate legal action$
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