Belle Vernon Area Middle School – 7th Grade Orientation
Welcome Students &
Parents/Guardians!
Welcome to Belle Vernon Area Middle School!
· Principal’s Message –Mr. Gregory Zborovancik-AKA—Mr. Z
· 2014-2015 School Theme
IT’S YOUR FUTURE, OWN IT!
Food ServiceBreakfast-7:00-7:45
Cost; reduced-.30-1.15lunch-.40-2.304 lunch periods
10:2611:1211:5812:44
Any questions, please contact:Mr. Monte Maugle –Supervisor of Food Services-ext-1107
Food ServiceBreakfast-7:00-7:45
Cost; reduced-.30-1.15lunch-.40-2.304 lunch periods
10:2611:1211:5812:44
Any questions, please contact:Mr. Monte Maugle –Supervisor of Food Services-ext-1107
Food Service
· Student ID
· BVA web-site for lunch account and menu
www.bellevernonarea.net
Bus Schedules· All bus schedules are available for
view on Middle School Website or Edline.net
· Mr. Dave Bashada,Transportation Supervisor.
Bus Behavior· Good behavior is expected
on the bus.
· All buses have cameras and voice recording.
· Misbehavior could result in removal from the bus and after school detention.
Health Office Concerns:· Update medical condition/
hospitalizations. · Medication· Immunization· Dental Exams· Standing Orders (Student Agenda)· Texting an Illness· Emergency Cards
WHAT IF MY CHILD NEEDS MEDICINE?
* ALL MEDICINES REQUIRE A FORM AND ARE ADMINISTERED BY OUR SCHOOL NURSE, MRS. JENNIFER MARTIN IN THE HEALTH SUITE NEXT TO THE MAIN OFFICE.
S.A.P.Student Assistance
Program Identifying issues
that cause barriers to student learning and success, and even identifying substance abuse.
Lori Vivio
Community Drug Elimination Task Force
• How/Where to Seek Help-http://www.bvataskforce.com/
• Reality Tour-http://www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/index.aspx?nid=1869
Need to KnowDrop off and pick up.
· Back entrance open till 7:50 a.m.
· Early dismissals slips must be turned into the office upon arrival. We can’t except fax or email dismissal slips.
· Walkers dismissed 1st and can be picked up in the back parking lot at approximately 3:00 p.m.
Bellevernonarea.net
· Where to get your information. · Edline will have grades. · If there is something that
needs to be on the sites please let me know. I will do my best to keep it updated
Student Agenda Attendance/Tardiness
· Written excuse to be turned in within 3 days after absence.
· Arrive at school/in homeroom after 7:55 a.m. = Tardy
· School Dismissal – 2:55 p.m.
· After School Detention 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Student AgendaPolicies & Procedures
· Dress Code
· Book Bag Policy
· Weapons Policy
· Fighting – ZERO Tolerance
Student Agenda Policies & Procedures
· Harassment Policy
· Cell phones & Electronic Equipment
· Bus Behavior
School Messenger· Please update your
personal contact information if you are not receiving messenger calls.
Belle Vernon Area Middle SchoolPSSA Results.
Grade 8=80% Math 87% Reading 72% Science
Grade 7=81% Math 76% Reading.
Grade 6=82% Math 62% Reading
Keystone Algebra 1 72%
No Child Left
Behind
Welcome – Mrs. Hassinger
· Prepare you for HS
· Friends change· Calls from Mrs.
Hassinger are not always bad
When you get your schedules
· Homerooms/Lockers on schedule.
· Schedules available today.
· Use Your Agenda book to add your schedule.
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107 108
What will our schedules look like?
· 6 day cycle· Classes that
rotate every 9 weeks.
· 30 minute lunch.
12 Period Day
7:15-7:45Breakfast
7:15-7:45Breakfast
7:15-7:45Breakfast
7:15-7:45Breakfast
Tardy bell 7:55
7:55-8:08-Seminar/ HR/SSR/Study Is
7:55-8:08-Seminar/ HR/SSR/Study Is
7:55-8:08-Seminar/ HR/SSR/Study Is
7:55-8:08-Seminar/ HR/SSR/Study Is
Period HR-ETC.....
8:12-8:54 8:12-8:54 8:12-8:54 8:12-8:54 Period 1
8:58-9:40 8:58-9:40 8:58-9:40 8:58-9:40 Period 2
9:44-10:26 9:44-10:26 9:44-10:26 9:44-10:26 Period 3
10:26-10:56 L4 10:30-11:12 10:30-11:12 10:30-11:12 Period 4-4/5
11:00-11:42 11:12-11:42 L6 11:16-11:58 11:16-11:58 Period 6-6/7
11:46-12:28 11:46-12:28 11:58-12:28 L8 12:02-12:44 Period 8-8/9
12:32-1:14 12:32-1:14 12:32-1:14 12:44-1:14 L10 Period 10-9/10
1:18-2:00 1:18-2:00 1:18-2:00 1:18-2:00 Period 11
2:04-2:46 2:04-2:46 2:04-2:46 2:04-2:46 Period 12
2:50-2:55 2:50-2:55 2:50-2:55 2:50-2:55 Homeroom
PSSA Testing Dates
KEYSTONE TESTING DATES
Study Island/CDT Testing Dates
· All 7th, and 8th grade students take the tests.
· Measures academic ability in math, reading and writing.
· Benchmark Test–September 8th-12th,2014
· 2nd Test – December 8th-12th ,2014
Student Handbook· Parent/guardians please read
and sign the Student Handbook, Internet Usage Policy, Nurse’s Standing Orders
· Replacement cost of Student Handbook - $10.00
Points of Interest· Grades and
Grading Scale· 90-100-A· 80-89-B· 70-79-C· 60-69-D· 0-59-F
· Emergency Cards
· Locks for Lockers
How can I get in touch with my child’s teacher?
1. E-mail – listed on school web page.2. Voice mail – call Main Office and ask for voice mail.3. Leave message at the main office in teachers mail box.4. Set conference appointments through secretary in main office
School web page – www.bellevernonarea.net School phone – 724-808-2500, Ext. 3500
Student Council Sponsor:
September 12th October 31th
December 12th
February 13th
Dances
Schoolwires, Edline www.bellevernonarea.net
Fundraisers October Kickoff!
OPEN HOUSE
· Thursday, September 18th
· 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Parent/Teacher Conference Night
November 10th
February 17th
Have an Enjoyable &
Successful Year· Feel free to contact me at anytime
at 724 808-2500, ext.3500
· E-mail at [email protected]
Let’s Have a Great Year!