Together we can
…
. . . combine individual strengths
. . . unite toward a common goal
. . . collaborate to get results
. . . break down barriers
. . . promote positive reinforcement
. . . discover the perfect solution
. . . bring excitement to everyday
. . . make an impact in the community
. . . educate one another
. . . help those in need
. . . make a difference we all get to celebrate our success
Together we will
…

 Increased academic and social responsibility
 School citizenship
 Involvement

Mrs. Heather Nuneviller – Principal
Mrs. Jennifer Rinehimer – 7 th Grade House Principal
Mrs. Leann Hammerle – Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Maggie Finnegan – Receptionist
Mrs. Laura Piland – Attendance Secretary
Mrs. Christine Sisson – Guidance Secretary
Mrs. Betsey Fulton – 7 th Grade House Secretary
Mr. William Racich – Athletic Director (8 th Grade Center)

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Counselors
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Mrs. Cynthia Cooper – Alphabetical listing A - K
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Mrs. Patricia Flynn – Alphabetical listing L - Z
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Nurse
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Mrs. Stacey Huntington
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House Principal
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Mrs. Jennifer Rinehimer

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Dropping Off items:
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Office Staff is not permitted to interrupt instructional time
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Label item clearly with first, last name, and HR #
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Place on chairs in office
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Students check between classes

 Doors Open at 7:45 AM (report to cafeteria). At 7:55 AM,
Student may proceed to lockers and homerooms.
 Parent Drop-Off and Pick-up is via back lot near door 21
 Student Bicycles & Bike Racks available
 Students may not ride other busses (Per School Code –
Authorized Passengers)
 Dismissal: Bus Runs – First and Second Run
 First Run Bus 207 & 778 – Reserved for athletes needing transportation to 8 th Grade Center. A third bus, 769 may be used if necessary. No Late busses for afterschool activities

• Morning Announcements for students in homeroom
• Skylert – Telephone system
• Skyward Family Access – www.spring-ford.net
Please update your information
• Telephone vs. E-Mails
• 7 th Grade Center Web Page & Calendars
• School Fusion – Teachers will post homework http://www.middle7.spring-ford.schoolfusion.us/

207
Activity
Bus to
8 th GC
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783 771 775 759 731 785 763 754 765 660 738

 Parental phone call – The District requests a phone call first, then written notification within 3 days is
REQUIRED.
 Excused absence versus Unlawful/Unexcused absence.
 Attendance Review Committee
 Over 3 Unlawful/Unexcused absences – send to
District Court
 Court appearances, fines, loss of driver’s license,
Juvenile Probation, etc.
 Loss of school privileges (Dances, Sports, Class Trip)

 Upon return from an EXCUSED ABSENCE, students will be allotted 2 days to make up academic work for each day absent. This regulation does not apply to long-term assignments of which students were already aware.
 Students are responsible for obtaining missed assignments from teachers when absent 1-3 days. If the absence will exceed 3 days, parents may contact the guidance office and pick up assignments for their child.

 Illness
 Quarantine
 Injury
 Required Court Appearances
 Death in the Family
 10 days absent…11 th absence requires a Physician’s note
 After 8:05 a.m., report directly to Main Office. Enter through door #2 with a tardy note ready.

 Be on time! If you are early, you are on time ! If you are late, report directly to the Main Office.
 Unexcused tardiness #4, 5, 6 = Detentions and “0” for all assignments.
 Unexcused tardiness #7, 8, 9 = Saturday Suspension and “0” for all assignments
 Please note: Out of School Suspension = ineligibility for school activities.

 All notes are to be submitted to Main Office early in the morning, either before or during HR.
 Student must report to Main Office to sign-out
 Upon return, bring verification from your appointment to submit to Main Office.

1.
The 8:05 a.m. bell starts HOMEROOM. If not in classroom at 8:05 a.m., you are late and must report to the office.
2.
7 Periods in a day . 3 minutes between classes. There is no warning bell. Periods are 46 minutes.
3.
4 lunch periods. 30 Minutes for Lunch
4. Target Time/Homeroom – Every Day
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Enrichment Opportunities
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Remediation Opportunities
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Media Center
5. 7 th period ends at 2:41 p.m.

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Point-of- Sale System
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Checks made payable to: Spring-Ford Cafeteria
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Students submit funds to homeroom teacher.
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Check your child’s account frequently!
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Students with a negative balance will not be permitted to participate in school functions.

Celts, Egyptians, Incas, Greeks, Romans
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First Lunch – Romans, Celts 1-3
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Second Lunch – Incas, Celts 4-5
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Third Lunch – Greeks, Egyptians 5
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Fourth Lunch – Egyptians 1-4

 Meets 3 days in a 6-day cycle
 Health/Physical Education,
Reading Instruction, & World
Language
 Gym – Blue shorts ($8.00) and yellow shirts ($7.00) are available at school store.

 Art
 Family Consumer Science
 Music
 Technology Education

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A = 90 – 100 Excellent
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B = 80 – 89 Good
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C = 70 – 79 Average
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D = 65 – 69 Below Average
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F = Below 65 Failure

Distinguished
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95% grade point average (“A” in all majors)
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Minimum 1 “B” in minors
Honor Roll
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90 % grade point average
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All “A’s” or “B’s”

 Plagiarism Policy
 The Technology Department monitors
ALL computer use. Computers are for school-related purposes ONLY!
 Privileges may be lost/consequences
 Students must maintain a 70% grade in each of 4 major subjects.

• Academic Standards
• Student Government
• Students of the Month
• Extracurricular
Activities/Athletics
• Clubs & Intramurals
•Teachers
•Counselors
•Administrators
•SAP Team

Creative Health

Extra Curricular Events
 If a student is asked to leave a Spring-Ford event
(home or away) for behavior purposes, the student will not be permitted to attend any Spring-Ford events until after the next game played by the team where the infraction occurred (at the discretion of the Principal).
 If the same student is asked to leave a second event
(home or away) in the same school year, the student will not be allowed to attend any Spring-Ford athletic events for the remainder of the school year (at the discretion of the Principal).

 Policy Violations
 Tobacco (use or possession)
 Fighting
 Weapons (including look alikes)
 Terroristic Threats/Acts
 Drug Abuse
 Sexual Harrassment
 Hazing
 Searches (may include lockers)

 Cell phones are not to be used during the school day. If violation occurs, it will be confiscated (Policy 237)
…same with Ipods!
 Lockers are SFASD property. Report if not working properly.
 Hallway passes are mandatory.
 No food or drink outside of the cafeteria.
 Valuables/Money
 Bus Conduct
 Dress Code – When in doubt…don’t wear it out!

10 demerits = 1 st Suspension = 3 days
20 demerits = 2 nd Suspension = 5 days
Code of Conduct applies
30 demerits = 3 rd Suspension = 10 days
Code of Conduct applies

Any student who is subject to school suspension for a second time or has (20) or more demerits during the school year will be ineligible to seek election or serve as a class officer or member of student government, attend and participate in athletics, or attend and participate in school activities for the remainder of the school year.
Certain policy violations carry with it a code of conduct duration of one year from the date of the infraction.
(See Handbook)

 If you have 25 days of school absence you will not be eligible to participate in ANY school function.
 If you are on the Code of Conduct, you are not eligible to attend any school function.
 Right to Appeal – Your responsibility

 Back to School Night – September 8 th
 Spirit Week – October 19 to 23
 Homecoming Weekend – October 23 & 24
 PSSA Testing – Spring 2016
 Dance – Friday, September 25 th
 Fund Raising – We appreciate ALL your support!
 End-of-Year Trip – Mermaid Lake

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100’s Homeroom – report to gymnasium
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200’s Homeroom – report to cafeteria
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Teachers will orient students with schedules, lockers, building, classroom procedures, lunch procedures, dismissal procedures, etc.

 Check 7 th Grade Center website frequently for updates
 Make sure skyward information is up to date
 Alerts via phone/e-mail