Haverford High School
200 Mill Road
Havertown, Pennsylvania 19083
Welcome
HHS Class of 2015!
September - 2011
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Introductions
• Dr. Bill Keilbaugh – Superintendent
• Dr. Jeff Nesbitt – Principal
• Dr. Steve Quinn – Assistant Principal
(Class of 2015 &
Class of 2012 A-F)
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The Basics
• School starts at 7:30 and ends at 2:22.
Plan to be here by 7:20.
• A school day has 4 periods or blocks,
each about 85 minutes in length.
• Classes are either 9 weeks (quarter) or
18 weeks (semester) in length.
First Day of School
• Transition Day
• School Photos
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Support Systems For Students
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Advisory
Counselors
HEART
Grade Level Principal
Student Clubs and Organizations
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Advisory
• The purpose of the advisory is to break
down stereotypical cliques which can be
created in a large building.
• Another purpose of the advisory is for the
advisory teacher to be the one person in
the building that students know well so
that they can relate to him/her for any
academic, social, or other issue or
concern.
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Counselors/HEART
• Counselors are assigned for 4 years
• Get to know your counselor; they will visit your advisory
but you are always welcome to visit them
• HEART – program for faculty and students to use to
identify students who may need some extra support
– Students who may be abusing substances
– Students who may have mental health concerns
– Any student whose behavior has dramatically changed
• Students can make referrals to the HEART program and
it is entirely confidential
Grade Level Principal
• Not only a disciplinarian
– Support, Assistance, Contact
• Class Activities
• Follow most all 4 years, starting in 9th
grade
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Website
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All Information presented here
Frequently updated
Newsletters
E-Faculty
Counselors
– Naviance
Student Handbook
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Parental Awareness
Contacts and Communication
Clubs Activities
Importance of Involvement
Calendar
– PTSA Meeting
• September 12, 2011 Room 126 @ 7 PM
– College Recruiting Presentation
• September 26, 2011 HS Auditorium @ 7:30pm for grades 8-12
– Back to School Night
• September 21, 2011 @ 7 PM
• February 9, 2012 @ 7:30 PM
– Course Information Night/
Back to School Night
• February 9, 2012 @ 6:30 PM
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Schedule
• Students are scheduled in either math
and science, or English and social
studies during each semester.
• The Reading Lab is designed to support
students. Some students have reading
assigned on their schedules to improve
their reading skills throughout the year.
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2011-2012 Progress Reporting
• 4 Quarters – If you would like a paper
report please register on website.
• Report cards:
November 4, 2011
January 24, 2012
March 30, 2012
June 14, 2012
End of Qtr 1
End of Qtr 2
End of Qtr 3
End of Qtr 4
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Grade Scale
Grade Scale
Unweighted
Value
Grade Scale
Unweighted
Value
100-98
A+
4.3
77-73
C
2.0
97-93
A
4.0
72-70
C-
1.7
92-90
A-
3.7
69-68
D+
1.3
89-88
B+
3.3
67-63
D
1.0
87-83
B
3.0
62-60
D-
0.7
82-80
B-
2.7
59-0
F
0.0
79-78
C+
2.3
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Discipline Issues Typical of
Ninth Graders
• Attendance
– Class and School
• Conflicts
– Between Students
• Graffiti and/or Vandalism
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Top Rules to Remember
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No cell phones, iPods, or other electronic devices visible or
audible except in the cafeteria during lunches or when
directed by a teacher.
Use appropriate language in the halls.
Arrive on time in the morning - otherwise get a pass from
the office. Arrive on time to all classes.
Food and drink should not be consumed during school
hours in the hallways.
No short shorts, dresses or skirts, tank tops, sunglasses,
hats, hoods or any head coverings.
If absent, bring a note from home stating the reason for the
absence and give the note to your
advisory teacher.
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The Dress Code
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Student dress should reflect good taste and not distract or disturb the
normal activities of the school day.
Students are not permitted to wear any article of clothing that advertises
alcohol or drugs, or has objectionable language. Students are also not
permitted to wear studded collars, chains, etc.
For reasons of safety, students should wear properly fitting clothing.
Shorts, dresses and/or skirts must reach mid-thigh. In practice, we use the
“finger tip rule”. This is when standing straight with shoulders relaxed,
fingertips are in line with the hem of the short or skirt.
Students are not permitted to wear tank tops or halter tops. No two or three
finger rule exists. In addition, the midriff area must be completely covered.
Undergarments or sleepwear worn as outer garments are not permitted.
Clothing may not be worn in such a manner that allows undergarments to
be seen.
Students are not permitted to wear hats, hoods, head coverings, or
sunglasses in the building during school hours.
The final decision regarding the appropriateness of a student's
dress will be left to the discretion of the grade level administrator.
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Tolerance for others
• The best prevention to bullying and
cyberbullying is you, the student. Stand
up for what is right and what is
appropriate.
• Please be aware that many students do
have allergies to many things such as food
(peanut), latex, and fragrances. Please
demonstrate a respectful
understanding towards allergies.
Student Health
• School is not the place to be when you
are sick.
• Students should frequently wash their
hands for a minimum of 20 seconds
(happy birthday song).
• Support respiratory etiquette
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Attendance
• If you are sick from school, you have 3 days to turn
in a note.
• If you are absent, you will receive a phone call
indicating that you must turn in an absence note.
• The note must be turned in to your homeroom
teacher.
• If no note is received, the absence(s) will
automatically become unexcused.
• Parents do not need to call children
out sick.
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Technology
• Technology Policy – Students will have the ability to use
technology in assigned classrooms only under the
direction of the teacher. In addition, the use of silent
wireless communication devices will be allowed in
specific Technology Zones.
– Students may use silent communication devices in the cafeteria
or under the direction of a teacher.
– If technology is used inappropriately, individual students will get
disciplinary referrals and may have their device confiscated.
– School staff will not spend significant amounts of time trying to
locate missing or stolen technological devices.
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Technology
1. http://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/hhs/site/default.asp
a letter went home to all parents regarding
registering for the site.
 Many teachers have websites as part of the new website, or
as other websites.
 If your child is absent, the best means for getting homework
or missing assignments is often through a website or email.
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Parent Portal – this is used significantly at the high
school. Your last version of the student schedule had
your access code located on it. If you lose this
code you may get it anytime from your grade
level secretary.
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Technology
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Recognize that when students use technology,
it can impact their future in a positive or
negative fashion.
Talk to your children about what they are doing.
When students are at school, remember that
they should only be using technology in class if
the teacher is directing them; if you send them
a text, don’t expect a response until they
are in a technology zone.
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Technology
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#1. Join Facebook.
Yes, you should sign up for Facebook. This service
was once just for college students, but today it’s for
everyone. Parents need to be part of this world.
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#2. “Friend” your kids.
To “friend” someone on Facebook means connecting
to them. Your kids will probably complain about you
“friending” them. That’s normal. Our view is, if your
kids are minors, you should “friend” them. If you’re
opposed
to friending your kids, you should
still join
Facebook to learn how it works.
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Technology
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#3. Review your kids’ profile pages.
Go to the profile pages for your kids and review the content. At
first, you’ll see the “Wall.” But don’t stop there. Click on the
tabs for “Info” and “Photos” to see more.
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#4. Review who is “friends” with your kids.
On the profile page for your kids, click on the words “See All”
in the Friends box. You can then see who is linked to your
kids. Seeing who is friends with whom is typical Facebook
behavior.
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#5. Select “More About” for your kids.
Watch for an item about your kids in your News Feed. Click on
that item and select the “More About” option. This tells
Facebook to show you more about that person in the future,
sort of like turning up the volume. Expert Facebook users
do this routinely to tailor their News Feed.
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Athletics and Activities
• Get Involved; the more you do, the more
successful you will be.
• Information about Athletics and Activities
can be found on our website.
• You should talk to your advisor,
teacher(s), or other students about fun
activities or sports to become involved in.
Athletics
• If participating with athletics, it is important
to complete all of the necessary
paperwork.
• Physicals need to be updated to
participate and need to be completed after
May 31 of the prior year to be eligible for
this year.
Do’s
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Understand Behavioral Expectations
Have a pass whenever in the halls
Use silent technology only in the cafeteria
Report conflicts between students
– Allow adults to handle
• Get Involved in School Sports and
Activities
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Thank You
Have A Great Year!
GO FORDS!
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