SPRING GROVE AREA
HIGH SCHOOL
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9 Grade / New Student
Orientation
2015-2016
Introduction
• Dr. Cugliari, Principal
• Mr. Intrieri, Assist. Principal (A-L)
• Mr. Dietrich, Assist. Principal (M-Z)
• Mr. Scott Govern, Athletic
Coordinator
Introduction
Counselors
• Mr. Steve Bischof (A-G)
• Mrs. Michelle Mummert (H-Q)
• Mrs. Carrie Schmoyer (R-Z)
• Mrs. Staci Delp, Cooperative
Education Coordinator/School
Assessment Coordinator
Parent Involvement
• Academic Booster Club (ABC)
- Brochure
– Meeting – September 29, 2015
January 26, 2016
April 26, 2016
HS Library – 6:30 pm
Contact the HS Office
at 2254731 ext. 7000 for more info
Parent Involvement
• Athletic Booster
• Back to School Night – Sept. 10th at 6pm
• Music Booster
• MMS Parent Portal
• Spring Grove Area Scholarship Fund
• Giant – Bonus Rewards – Begins Sept. 14th
• HS # = 21170
LINK CREW
• 9TH Grade Transition Program
• Orientation Program for 9th Graders
• Yearlong Support Program for 9th Graders
• Leadership Training Program for Juniors
and Seniors
• School Community Building Program
• Tuesday August 25th is the first day of
attendance for the Class of 2019 (9th
grade) – REQUIRED ATTENDANCE
Diploma Requirements for the
Class of 2019
• Earn at least 25 credits
• State Mandate - Score Proficient or Advanced
on:
– Algebra 1 Keystone Exam
– Literature Keystone Exam
– Biology I Keystone Exam
 Or pass the Project Based Assessment for each
exam
Graduation Requirements
• Pass 4 credits of Social Studies, which will
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Pass 4 credits of English
Pass 3 credits of Mathematics
Pass 3 credits of Science
Pass 2 credits of Health/Wellness, which will
include Introduction to Sports and Fitness,
Health Education, and 2 elective PE courses
Graduation Requirements
• 2 courses in the Arts & Humanities (Art,
Music, World Language)
• 2 courses in the Practical Arts (Technology
Education, Family and Consumer Science,
Business) which will include Career Skills for
the Future
KEYSTONE EXAMS
• Exams will be taken at the completion of the
following courses (May) :
• Algebra 1
• Biology 1 Honors
• Students scheduled for Science 1 will take
Biology during Grade 10 and take the
Keystone Biology exam at the conclusion of
that course in Grade 10.
• The Literature Exam will be taken during the
English 10 course in Grade 10.
KEYSTONE EXAMS
• Students that have scored Proficient or
Advanced on a Keystone Exam will not take the
exam again.
• Students that do not score proficient or
advanced have multiple opportunities to
take the exam before their 12th grade
year.
• If the student does not reach proficiency
by Grade 12, they will complete a projectbased assessment to demonstrate
proficiency.
Curriculum- Grade 9
English Language Arts (ELA)
• English 9 – 9 periods in a 6 day cycle (1.5 cr)
(*not proficient on 8th gr. PSSA)
• College Prep English 9 – (1 cr)
• College Prep English 9 Honors – (1 cr)
• Creative Writing -(.5 cr) (elective)
• Drama - (.5 cr.) (elective)
• Journalism/Publishing-(.5 cr / .5 cr) (elective)
Curriculum- Grade 9
Mathematics
Algebra I Concepts – 9 periods / 6 Day Cycle
(1.5 cr) (*not proficient on 8th gr. PSSA)
Algebra I – 9 periods / 6 Day Cycle
(1.5 cr)
Algebra I Honors -9 periods / 6 Day Cycle
(1.5 cr)
Algebra 2 (1 cr)
Algebra 2 Honors (1cr)
Geometry (1 cr)
Geometry Honors (1cr)
Curriculum- Grade 9
Social Studies
• US History 1 – (1 cr.)
• US History 1 Honors – (1 cr.)
Curriculum- Grade 9
Science
• Science 1 – (1 cr.)
• Biology 1 Honors – 9 Per/ 6 Day Cycle (1.5 cr.)
INCLUSION CLASSES
• Placed within the courses of the 4 major
subjects
• 2 teachers in the classroom (General Ed &
Special Ed)
Curriculum - Grade 9
Physical Education and
Health
• Introduction to Sports / Fitness
Education (.5 cr.)
• 1 Semester (60 days of PE & 30 days
of Health)
Electives – Gr. 9
Art Department
Art I (1 cr)
Technology Education
-Introduction to Technology ($) (.25cr)
-Intro to CAD1 (.50cr)
-Power Technology (.25cr)
Electives – Gr. 9
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Business Education
Computer Apps 1 (.50cr)
Computer Apps 2 (.50cr)
Business I (.50cr)
Keyboard Techs & Apps (.50cr)
Specialized Mktg (Sports/Ent) (.50cr)
– Prerequisite-Business I
• Entrepreneurship (.50cr)
Electives – Gr. 9
Family & Consumer Science (FCS)
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Real World Skills (.50cr)
Child Care (.25cr)
Skills for the 21st Century ($) (.50cr)
Intro to Creative Foods (.25cr)
Stitchery Crafts (.25cr)
Clothing I ($) (.50cr)
Clothing II ($) (.50cr)
Electives – Gr. 9
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Music
Chorus & Sectional (.70)
Jazz Ensemble (.35 cr.)
Stage Band 1 (.35 cr.)
Stage Band 2 (.35 cr.)
Symphonic Band (.70cr)
String Orchestra & Sectional (.70 cr.)
History of American Pop (.25 cr.)
Intro to Broadway Musicals (.25 cr.)
Intro to Music Tech (.25 cr.)
Concert Choir & Sectional (.70 cr.)
Electives – Gr. 9
World Language
• German I & II (1 cr.)
• French I (1 cr.)
• Spanish I & II (1 cr.)
COURSE WEIGHT
• GRADE x COURSE WEIGHT = CLASS RANK
• EACH COURSE WEIGHT BASED ON DIFFICULTY
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LEVEL 1 = 1.0 (Average Course)
LEVEL 2 = 1.05 (Difficult Course)
LEVEL 3 = 1.1 (Honors Course)
LEVEL 4 = 1.15 (College Level Course)
Ex. Percentage Grade x weight x credit
ex. 90% x 1 x 1 = 90%
ex. 90% x 1.1 x 1 = 99%
Classroom Diagnostic Testing
Program
• Assessment provides information for datadriven instruction
• Provides student practice for Keystone
Exams
Instructional tool used to promote student
achievement
Organization
Daily Schedule
• 8 Instructional Periods
• 6-day Cycle
•*Note – Schedule conflicts may occur during HS
scheduling. Please contact a counselor or
administrator if this is a concern.
Organization
Special Schedules
Thursdays
• Class meetings
• Club Meeting Day
TBA
• Special events
Class Meeting
• Purpose – To enhance communication
between teacher/student and
student/student
• Celebrate Diversity
• Character Education
• SWPBS (School Wide Positive Behavior
Support)
SWPBS
• School Wide Positive Behavior Support
BE RESPECTFUL
(Respect myself, peers, staff and school.)
BE RESPONSIBLE
(Take responsibility for my behaviors and actions.)
BE SAFE
(Conduct myself in a safe manner.)
ACTIVITIES
• Academic Booster Club (Gr. 9-12)
• Academic Team (Gr. 9-12)
• Art Club (Gr. 9-12)
• Big Buddy Club (Gr. 9-12)
• Book Club (Gr. 9-12)
• C3: Computing Competition Club (Gr.9-
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Dance Club (Gr. 9-12)
Drama Club (Gr. 9-12)
Engineering & Production Club (Gr. 912)
ACTIVITIES
• Film Club (Gr. 9-12)
• Friends & Fun Festival Club (Gr.9•
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Future Business Leaders of America
(Gr. 9-12)
Future Educators Club (Gr. 9-12)
Future Farmers Club (Gr. 9-12)
Gaming Club (Gr. 9-12)
GAPP (Gr. 9-12)
GlobeTrekkers Club (Gr. 9-12)
ACTIVITIES
• GSA (Gr. 9-12)
• Hacky Sack Club (Gr. 9-12)
• History Club (Gr. 9-12)
• Journalism Club (Gr. 9-12)
• Key Club (Gr. 9-12)
• Librarian Aides (Gr. 9-12)
• Link Crew (Gr. 10-12)
• National Art Honor Society (Gr. 10-12)
• National Honor Society (Gr. 11-12)
ACTIVITIES
• National Honor Society for German (Gr.
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Peer Mentoring Club (Gr. 9-12)
Physics Club (Gr.9-12)
Recycling Club (Gr. 9-12)
Rocket Scientists Club (Gr. 9-12)
SADD (Gr. 9-12)
Ski Club (Gr. 9-12)
ACTIVITIES
• SPIRIT Council (Student Problem
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Identification & Resolution of Issues
Together) (Gr 9-12)
Student Council (Gr. 9-12)
Tri-M Music Honor Society (Gr. 10-12)
Ultimate Frisbee (Gr. 9-12)
Yearbook Staff (Gr. 10-12)
York Co. Science & Engineering Fair
(Gr.9-12)
Extra-Curricular &
Athletic Eligibility
• Weekly Eligibility—Maintain a 65% or
higher in 4 full credit subjects or
equivalent
If Not….
• Ineligible from Sunday to Saturday (may
practice)
• Two Weeks—Ineligible for 15 school days
• Marking Period—Ineligible for 45 school
days
Eligibility
• Attendance– Must report to school by 9:00am to
participate in activity that evening
• 20 days or more absence in a semester results
in loss of eligibility until the student has
attended 45 school days (beginning after the
20th day)
• 2 unexcused/unlawful absences results in loss of
eligibility for season or marking period
• 3 days tardy in a marking period or season
results in loss of eligibility the next scheduled
activity
Athletic Activities
• Baseball (Spring)
• Basketball (Winter)
• Cross Country (Fall)
• Cheerleading (Fall/Winter)
• Field Hockey (Fall)
• Football (Fall)
Athletics (continued)
• Golf G & B (Fall)
• Lacrosse G & B (Spring)
• Soccer G & B (Fall)
• Softball (Spring)
• Swimming & Diving (Winter)
• Tennis (Girls-Fall / Boys-Spring)
Athletics (continued)
• Track G & B (Spring)
• Volleyball (Girls-Fall / Boys-Spring)
• Wrestling (Winter)
Contact Mr. Scott Govern, Athletic
Director , for more information.
National Collegiate Athletic
Associaton (NCAA)
• As a prospective student-athlete at a
Division I or II institution, you have
certain responsibilities to attend to before
you may participate.
NCAA Eligibility Center
• http://www.eligibilitycenter.org
• The website will provide information
regarding:
– Requirements and approved courses
– Courses offered by Spring Grove Area HS
– Electronic Management for Individual
Students
Policies
• Attendance
• Anti-Harassment
• Dress and Grooming
• Electronic Device
• Electronic devices are not permitted during
instructional time without the explicit approval of
the professional staff member responsible for
supervision.
Policies
• Electronic Device
– Electronic devices are permitted for non-verbal, nondisruptive use during non-instructional times
(hallway during class transitions, cafeteria during
lunch, open study periods, and before/after school.
– Electronic devices shall not violate any other District
policies, including those regarding student privacy,
copyright, plagiarism, cheating, disrespect to student
/ staff, etc.
Policies
• Repeating Courses – Courses in
which students have earned credit may not
be rescheduled for additional credit. If a
student fails a subject and does not attend /
pass summer school for that class, the
course will be placed in the student’s
schedule the following year (Credit
Recovery). Students who fail any course
should see their counselor to review
graduation plan.
Procedures
• Entrance
– Breakfast Program (Aug. 26th – $1.30)
– Point-of-Sale Lunch Program $2.50
• Homework (@10 min/grade… ex. Gr.
10 = 100 minutes)
• PE Uniform
($8.00 – shorts & $4.00 – shirt)
School Safety
• School Resource Officer – Officer Chetaitis
• 145 Cameras
• Student Reporting – Students need to tell
a staff member when they see or hear of
a negative influence on the school
environment.
•All students will be given
a CD of Handbook
•Please contact the office if
you need a hard copy
Goals 2015-2016
•Student Achievement
•Keystone /SAT /AP Exams
•Instructional Technology Implementation –
“Learning without Limits”
•21st Century Learning Skills
•Professionalism/Work Ethic
•Collaboration
•Communication
•Critical Thinking Skills/Problem
Solving
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