Mr Joseph Lalli Principal Mr Charles Suppon Assistant

Mr. Joseph Lalli, Principal · Mr. Charles Suppon, Assistant Principal 1

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Home Access Center � � https: //scrhac 1. scrsd. org/homeaccess/ Click under schools-West Scranton High School �� Click under schools-West Scranton High School “Home Access Center” located under �� “Home Access Center” located under “Parent” purple tab on top of home web page. �� Enter username/password to access student Enter username/password to information. access student information. �� If lost or forgotten call school 570 -348 -3616. If lost or forgotten call school 570 -348 -3616. WSHS website - www. scrsd. org Click school tab Click High Schools Click West Scranton High School 9

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Early Dismissals ª Students are permitted to leave school early for medical appointments, family emergencies, and other extraordinary situations. ª A signed note from a parent must be presented to the main office before first period, with a phone number to verify the excuse. ª All notes must be verified before permission is granted. ª All students must report to the front desk to sign out. 11

Visitors Policy � Any visitor/parent to West Scranton High School will be required to wait in the main entrance lobby when coming to the school to pick up students or drop off school work, clothing, etc. � All visitors must have a picture ID and ring the intercom at the main doors to be assisted. There will be someone at our front desk to assist in getting students dismissed or dropped off. Visitors IDs will go through our Raptor System 12

Electronic Devices GUIDELINES and ALLOWANCES � The use of an electronic device by a student is up to the discretion of each individual classroom teacher. � The use of the CAMERA/RECORDING function on any electronic device is not permitted at any time in the school building during the school day. Disciplinary measures will be at the discretion of the school administrators for any student who violates this guideline. � During school wide emergency situations students are NOT allowed to use any electronic device unless permission is granted by the principal. � Laser pointers and attachments are not permitted in school buildings, at school-sponsored activities, and/or on buses and district vehicles under any circumstances. 14

Electronic Devices THE USE OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE DURING A STUDENT’S LUNCH PERIOD IS PERMISSIBLE ª The use of a personal computer or a palm pilot and other similar technological equipment by a student is not permitted in a classroom without the permission of the teacher or an administrator. ª Students found in violation of this policy may have the electronic equipment confiscated by an administrator ª Future violations of this policy please refer to the handbook. ª Refusal to turn over electronic devices to an administrator will result in an Out of School Suspension. 15

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Dress Code U: Forms and misc2012 -13 High School UNIFORMS POLICY - SSD. docx http: //www. scrsd. org/apps/pages/index. jsp? u. REC_ID=343872&type=d&p. REC_ID=751140 Discipline Guidelines for Non-Compliance with the Uniform Policy Students � 1 st Offense – Warning/Administrator Discretion - Student will be required to either change into a school uniform provided by the school or will change into a school uniform provided by his/her parent. Refusal to do either will result in an in school suspension. Parent will be contacted. � 2 nd Offense – Administrator Discretion - Student will be required to either change into a school uniform provided by the school or will change into a school uniform provided by his/her parent/guardian. Refusal to do either may result in an in-school suspension and the parent/guardian may be contacted. � 3 rd Offense – In-School Suspension/Administrator Discretion – Work will be provided for the student and parent/guardian will be contacted. 19

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Honors/AP & Electives Honors q English q Social Studies q Science q Math AP Courses q English q US History q European History q Government & Politics q Chemistry q Biology q Physics q Environmental Science q Calculus q Computer JAVA Foreign Languages � Spanish � German � French � Latin Elective Courses � Family Consumer Science � Industrial Technology � Chorus, Band, & Strings � Speech & Drama � Computer Technology (JAVA) � Art � Business Co-op Work Study 22

Dual Enrollment Earning College Credit-Keystone College Agreement SCIENCE � Physics AP � Biology AP � Chemistry AP � Environmental Science AP � Honors Human Physiology ENGLISH � English IV AP HISTORY � European History AP � US History AP � Government and Politics AP MATH � Calculus AP LANGUAGE � Spanish III � Spanish IV 12 COURSES→ 56 COLLEGE CREDITS. Year one + of college is paid for!!! U: Dual EnrollmentKeystone Dual agreement 2015 -16. pdf 23

Dual Enrollment Earning College Credit-Lackawanna College Agreement SCIENCE � Physics ENGLISH � Advanced Composition � Career and College Readiness � English III H HISTORY � American History II H � American Government/Law H � Sociology/Psychology H MATH � Statistics/Probability � Elementary Analysis H � Calculus H 16 COURSES→ 30 COLLEGE CREDITS. Year one + of college is paid for!!! � U: Dual EnrollmentLackawannaCourse Selection Sheet Lackawanna College Dual Enrollment 201415. docx 24

� Academy of Health Sciences (AOHS) � 4 year Health Science Curriculum � Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) � WSHS is Year of Planning (YOP) � Health Careers Exploration 25

Extracurricular Activities ª ª ª Any student failing more than 1 subject will not be allowed to participate in any extracurricular activity until proof of passing is approved by the principal. Students must be in school on the day of the event (4 full periods + legal excuse). OSS students will not be allowed to participate on that day’s activity. Conduct must be exemplary. Suspension or disciplinary action will follow. Students may not miss more than three illegal days in a quarter to remain eligible. Students who are truant or have unexcused absences will be prohibited or dismissed from team or club. Coaches are treated with respect. HAZING is strictly prohibited by the SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT. Severe disciplinary action or dismissal from the team or club will follow. You are representing your school community. Be positive and respectful! **Excessive unexcused absences or suspensions may result in exclusion from the semi-formal, prom, and/or other school sponsored events** 26

Extracurricular Activities Art Club Chorus Club Drama Club FBLA Spanish Club French Club German Club ECAC Marching Band Mock Trial SADD Club Journalism Latin Club Jr. Academy of Science Peer Tutoring PENNSERVE Ski Club Speech/Debate Peer Mediation Spirit Club Health Careers Strings (Orchestra) Student Council Red Cross Club Letterman’s Club Literary Magazine Speech & Debate Scholastic Bowl 27

Guidance Staff WEST SCRANTON HIGH SCHOOL 1201 LUZERNE ST. SCRANTON, PA 18504 PHONE: (570)348 -3625/348 -3626 GUIDANCE FAX: (570)348 -3622 GUIDANCE ASSIGNMENTS Grades 9 -12 A – G ………………. . Mrs. Scoblick H – O ………………. . Mrs. Palazzari P – Z ………………… Mrs. Hayden E-MAIL: � � � REBECCA SCOBLICK rebecca. scoblick@ssdedu. org JENNIFER PALAZZARI jennifer. palazzari@ssdedu. org SAMANTHA HAYDEN samantha. hayden@ssdedu. org 28

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MAKE EVERY MINUTE COUNT � � � GET INVOLVED THINK ABOUT YOUR FUTURE GOALS Fridays: wear blue and white! “West Scranton High School has great spirit!” Let this spirit become part of you! YOU ARE ALL INVADERS! 33

The power of one, if fearless and focused, is formidable, but the power of many working together is better! Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

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