Haverford High School
200 Mill Road
Havertown, Pennsylvania 19083
Welcome
HHS Class of 2019!
September - 2015
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Introductions
o Dr. Maureen Reusche – Superintendent
o Dr. Jeff Nesbitt – Principal
o Dr. Steve Quinn– Assistant Principal
o (Class of 2019)
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High School
• Adolescence – the transition to young
adults
– Academics
– Support
– Communication
– Health and Wellness
– Freedom and Responsibility
– Finding your place
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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) or year long (Algebra
and Biology).
2015-2016 Progress Reporting
• 4 Quarters – If you would like a paper
report please register on website.
• Report cards:
October 31, 2015
January 23, 2016
March 27, 2016
June 12, 2016
End of Qtr 1
End of Qtr 2
End of Qtr 3
End of Qtr 4
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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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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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Important Grades
Final
Exam
Final
Grade
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
A
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A+
A
B
A-
A-
A-
A-
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AMERIC
SS0300
AN
1
HISTOR
Y (H)
1.000
A
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AP
MA0420
CALCU
1
LUS AB
2.000
C
11-12
S1
11
AP
SPANIS
WL0450
H
1
LANGU
AGE
1.000
B
_
A
A-
A+
.
.
11-12
S1
11
SC0310 BIOLOG
1
Y (H)
1.000
A-
_
A-
A-
A-
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11-12
YR
11
MI09998
COUNS
ELOR
0.000
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11-12
S2
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EN0300 ENGLIS
1
H 11 (H)
1.000
B+
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A
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A
A
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GENER
AL
PSYCH
OLOGY
1.000
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A
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11-12
S2
11-12
YR
11-12
YR
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Important Grades
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Keystone Exams
• The Keystone exams are now a graduation requirement
for the class of 2017 and beyond. We are constantly
learning more details about these exams.
• Students in 9th grade taking Algebra I. English will be
taken in 10th grade and Biology will be required to take a
Keystone exam at the end of their course.
• Students who are not successful on the Keystone exam
will be expected to take remediation. Students will be
expected to take the Keystone exam again.
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Keystone Scores
Algebra
Class of 2016 Class of 2017
Adv/Pro
Adv/Pro
86.27 %
94.12 %
Literature
91.81 %
89.65 %
Biology
74.76 %
83.29 %
Class of 2018
Adv/Pro
89.6 %
Students in class of 2017 and 2018 may not have
tested in all subject areas.
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AP Scores
• 2014-2015
Score
5
4
3
2
1
Total
Number
128
159
195
78
26
586
Percent
22
27
33
13
4
100
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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 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 all 4 years, starting in 9th grade
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Communication
• Main Office
Secretary
Extension
Administrator
Extension
Grade Level
Chris McCormick
2510
Jeff Nesbitt
2511
Principal
Patti D’Orazio
2550
Steve Quinn
2551
9th
Marge Bryan
2530
Gary Moyer
2531
10th
Karyn Smyth
2520
Natalya Adelizzi
2521
11th
Nicole Natale
2540
Jerry Ummarino
2541
12th
Patti D’Orazio
2560
Joann Patterson
2561
Athletics
Joanne Hayes
2090
Technology
David Parker
7240
Pupil Services
Danielle Tori
7222
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Website
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All Information presented here
Frequently updated
Newsletters
E-Faculty
Contacts
Counselors
– Naviance
Student Handbook
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Parental Awareness
Contacts and Communication
Clubs Activities
Importance of Involvement
Calendar
– PTSA Meeting
• October 12, 2015 Room 115 @ 7 PM
– Back to School Night
• September 16, 2015 @ 7 PM
• February 3, 2016 @ 7:30 PM
– Course Information Night/
Back to School Night
• February 3, 2016 @ 6:30 PM
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Discipline Issues Typical of
Ninth Graders
• Attendance
– Class and School
• Conflicts
– Between Students
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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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Cafeteria Rules
• Please clean up your area after eating
• Do not throw anything
• Be polite and courteous to other students
and cafeteria workers
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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.
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
More information in the student newsletter.
 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/Twitter/Instagram – The social
network your children are using.
Yes, you should sign up for Facebook/Twitter or any
social network your child utilizes. 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”or “follow” your kids.
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#3. Review your kids’ profile pages.
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#4. Review who is “friends” or who is
following your kids.
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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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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.
Health Information
• Concussions
– Brain injury that is serious and can impact
your ability to do schoolwork
• Warning Signs
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Headache or pressure
Nausea or vomiting
Balance problems
Dizziness
Double Vision
Bothered by Light
Hazy, Foggy
Difficult paying attention
Memory Problems
Confusion
• If in doubt drop out and report to the nurse
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Health Information
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest
– When the heart stops beating, suddenly and unexpectedly
• Warning Signs
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Dizziness
Lightheadedness
Shortness of breath
Difficulty breathing
Racing heart
Fainting
fatigue
weakness
nausea
vomiting
chest pain
• If in doubt, drop out and report to the nurse
• All medications must be administered by the
school nurse in the nurses office.
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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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First Day of School
• Transition Day
• School Photos
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Thank You
Have A Great Year!
GO FORDS!
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