Welcome to CVHS Class of 2015 Mission Statement

Welcome to CVHS • Class of 2015

Mission Statement • To educate all students to be competent, caring, and contributing citizens in an everchanging global community.

Vision Statement • To develop the maximum potential of every individual.

We believe in the following foundations: • • Advancing the academic potential of all students. Demonstrating proficiency with technology. Inspiring critical thinking skills. Fostering effective communication skills. Providing a safe and accepting learning environment. Promoting the development of core character traits. Cultivating a well-rounded educational program. Instilling the practice of life-long learning.

Today’s Agenda • Academic Priorities • Logistics /Management • Tonight's presentation will be posted on www. cvsd. k 12. pa. us Wednesday morning.

ACADEMICS • Graduation Requirements – Credit Requirements – 29 credits – Graduation Project • Core and Elective classes • CTC

Credits • The unit of measurement for successfully completing a classes requirements. • 1 marking period =. 5 credit • 2 marking period = 1 credit

Breakdown of Credits per year • Minimum credits required per HS year. • Freshman - Total 7 credits Sophomore - Total 14 credits Junior - Total 21 credits Senior - Total 28 credits Senior Project - 1 credit Total 29 credits

Assessments

Schedule Term 1 Term 2 MP 1 MP 2 MP 3 MP 4 Block 1 Math English Block 2 Science Social Studies Block 3 Art Tech Ed Personal Finance Block 4 Phys Ed Computer Spanish Music Spanish

Failures • In High School required courses must be repeated until passed. • It does not go away! • For example …

4 DAY CYCLE OVERALL Term 1 - Freshman Year Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Block 1 Math Block 2 Science Block 3 Art Art Block 4 PE 9 Computer PE 9 Failed Computer

4 DAY CYCLE OVERALL Term 1 – Sophomore Year Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Block 1 Math Block 2 Science Block 3 Intro to Tech Ed Block 4 PE 9 Study Hall Instead of PE 10 Career Ed

Where can I get information on … • • What is going on at the school… CVSD and CVHS Webpage Students and Parents Twitter Community Portal Moodle Wikispaces Edulink

Where can I get information on… • Counseling • Medical • Attendance • All Forms • Calendars

A Day in the life of a CVHS Student

ARRIVAL MAP 7: 15 – 7: 40 A. M.

EXCUSE CARD Name: _______________ Grade: ___ Date(s): _____________Time: ______ *Absence *Tardy *Early Dismissal (* Circle one) Reason: ______________________________________ __________________________ Signature of Parent or Guardian Parent Daytime Phone A written excuse is legally required for each absence, early dismissal or tardiness.

Class Times st 1 Block 7: 40 – 9: 25 nd 2 Block 9: 30 – 11: 00 rd 3 Block 11: 02 – 1: 08 th 4 Block 1: 13 – 2: 45

The Morning Show 7; 40 – 7: 55

rd 3 Block - A Lunch • • 11: 02 – 11: 32 A Lunch 11: 37 – 1: 08 Class

rd 3 Block - B Lunch • 11: 05 – 11: 33 • 11: 34 – 12: 04 • 12: 06 – 1: 08 Class B Lunch Class

rd 3 Block – C Lunch • 11: 05 – 12: 05 • 12: 06 – 11: 36 • 11: 38 – 1: 08 Class C Lunch Class

rd 3 Block – D Lunch • 11: 05 – 12: 38 Class • 12: 38 – 1: 08 D Lunch

Lunch • $2. 20 to $3. 05 • Pin number

Lunch Prepay advantages No cash withdraws No Charges Envelopes are on the table in the lobby • Drop box – Money must be placed in the box by 9: 00 AM • •

DISMISSAL MAP

BUS MAP

Afterschool • No courtesy bus. • All students saying after school need to be with a supervising adult. • Practice • Library • Learning Lab • Club meeting

Expectations of Students • The 3 “R”s –Respect –Responsibility –Do the Right thing

CVHS Taboos • Weapons • Violence and Threats • Drugs and Alcohol

9 th Grade Behavior Issues • • Bullying and Harassment Cafeteria Behavior Cell Phone Detention Cuts Late to class and school Loitering – students unsupervised after school Thefts Unprepared for class

Acceptable Use Policy • Must be reviewed and signed by parents and students. • Available on the district’s webpage under technology.

Discipline Options for PED’s • First Violation – Confiscation, returned to student at the end of the day. • Second Violation – Confiscated, returned to parent and suspension for unmodified behavior. • Subsequent offenses are considered a level 3 offense and may result in suspension.

Lockers

Dress Code – 13 Items • No bare midriffs will be permitted. • The width of any shoulder strap or sleeve must be at least one inch in width and with no visible spaghetti-strap tops. • Shirts must conceal undergarments. Undergarments that are revealed due to the transparency of the shirt or lack of coverage are forbidden.

Dress Code – 13 Items • No exposed cleavage will be permitted. • Pants may not be worn in such a way as to expose underwear or skin around the midsection. • No pajamas or sleepwear may be worn. • The bottom hem of shorts and skirts must come to the fingertips when standing in a relaxed manner with arms at one's sides.

Administrative Actions • Lunch Detention • Community Service • Out of School Suspension • No In School Suspension

Administrative Action • Community Service Tuesday and Thursday 3: 00 p. m. – 4: 00 p. m. Students will need to be picked up by 4: 15 pm. After school students must be with an adult.

Actions to your Actions • • • Progressive discipline Repeat offenses adds on additional days of OSS, Second offense - 3 days OSS and parent meeting. Third offense – 5 days OSS Fourth offense - 10 days OSS

Extracurricular Activities • Athletics – Zach Kraft – Athletic Director • Attendance – Must be in school by 9: 30 A. M. or have a doctor’s excuse to participate. • Eligibility • Physicals • Ticket Plan • http: //www. cvsd. k 12. pa. us/athletics. cfm

Clubs / Student Activities • • Meet on a regular schedule during Flex period Before and After School Award winning Sign Ups will be shortly after school starts

Clubs • • • Chess Club FBLA FCS Interact LEO Literary Magazine Mock Trial Model UN NAHS NHS • • • Outdoor Club SADD School Store Skateboarding Student Athletic Training Club Student Council TSA Valley Voice Yearbook

Questions?

Tours

First Floor

Second Floor

See you Monday th August 29.