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WELCOME CLASS OF 2023

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9th Grade HOUSE PRINCIPAL

MR. [email protected]

MRS. LUCCHESI-WOODADMINISTRATIVE

ASSISTANT

OFFICE IS LOCATED AT INTERSECTION OF MATH AND

FOREIGN LANGUAGE HALLWAYS

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qNEED TO KNOWS (Parent & Student)qBREAKOUTqStudents will go to HR/ToursqGuide for parents

OUTLINE

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IT’S A DIFFERENT WORLD

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Doors open at 6:45 AMWarning Bell 7:22Period 1 (7:23-8:06)Period 2 (8:11-8:52)Period 3 (8:57-9:49)Period 4 (9:54-10:35)Period 5 (10:40-11:21)Period 6 (11:26-12:07)Period 7 (12:12-12:53)Period 8 (12:58-1:39)Period 9 (1:44-2:25)

REGULARBELLSCHEDULE

Late to school and/or class are cumulative.

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ENTERING THE BUILDING

HARRISON STREET

MACUNGIE AVENUE

DOORS OPEN AT 6:45

PINE S

TREE

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Auditorium Entrance

Locker Commons Entrance

Pine Street Entrance

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q Graduation requirements are state mandated.

q Contact the counselor if you are not sure your child is meeting these requirements.

q Homework should be a nightly practice; not just what the teacher “assigns”.

q Work on study skills with your child. Your counselor can give you tips on this as well.

q PACING IS CRITICAL

EVERYTHING COUNTS STARTING NOW!

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q Marking periods end on: q First Quarter: 11/1/2019q Second Quarter: 1/23/2020*q Third Quarter: 3/31/2020*q Fourth Quarter: 6/9/2020**Dates are tentative due to weather

q Tentative Midterm Exam DatesJanuary 17th, 21st, and 22nd, 2020

q Tentative Final Exam DatesJune 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2020

REPORT CARD INFORMATION

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qReport Cards are available online through the Power School Parent Portal.

qAt EHS, we do not issue Interim Report Cards. Parents need to login to Power School Parent Portal regularly to monitor academic progress.

qAccess the district and school website for current calendar postings.

REPORT CARD INFORMATION

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qStudents are assigned to assistant principals by grade level.

qAlways use the assigned grade level principal as a contact person.

qNotification of Wednesday Afternoon Detention is made through our automated call out system the Monday evening before the assigned detention.

SOME NOTES FROM THE ADMINISTRATION

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qNo notification is given for after school detentions.

qContact will be made for suspensions.qStudents are responsible for scheduling

and attending their detentions.q If you suspect that something is going

on, definitely call your child’s grade level principal.

ADMINISTRATION NOTES (CONT’D)

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q Parents are NOT permitted to phone in excuses for student absences.

q ONLY EHS EXCUSE BLANKS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR EXCUSES RELATED TO ABSENCE, LATENESS TO SCHOOL, AND/OR EARLY DISMISSAL.

qSTUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TURNING IN TRIP FORMS A MINIMUMOF 3 DAYS PRIOR TO THE TRIP.

ATTENDANCE

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q Absence Excuse Notes on EHS Excuse Blanks, within THREE days upon return to Grade Level Office and/or Main Office

q Early Dismissal Notes to Main Officeq Educational Trip Vacation Forms three

school days prior to departure to Grade Level Office

q Late to School enter at Main Office on Macungie Ave.

ATTENDANCE

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ATTENDANCE

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ATTENDANCE

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ATTENDANCE

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VACATIONS/TRIPS

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§ Occurs when attendance notes are not turned in within 3 days of absence with a lawful excuse

§ Any absence where an excuse blank is not turned in within 3 days will be modified to UX (unexcused) and will be subject to truancy laws

§ After the third unexcused absence, you will receive a warning letter in the mail

§ After the fourth unexcused absence, warning letter sent with a scheduled Student Attendance Improvement Conference (SAIC)

§ Goal is to collaborate with parent/guardian & student(s) on the topic of lawful student attendance

§ After the SAIC Conference is held, any additional unexcused absences will result in a citation being filed and a court date sent

TRUANCY

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CELL PHONESOUR PHILOSOPHY

The possession and silent use of Cell Phones bystudents when in compliance with High SchoolDiscipline Code is permitted. Usage must beconsistent with the regulations established in theAcceptable Use Policy, must not be disruptive to theeducational process, create a safety hazard, or violatestate law or local Board policy. This policy reflects agood faith attempt to incorporate modern technologypractices to enhance the educational and social habitsof our students.

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CELL PHONES

Available online in HS Discipline Code: Appendix G

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CELL PHONESArea/Use RED ZONES (Offices,

Restrooms, Locker rooms, Guidance, Nurses Suite)

YELLOW ZONE (Classrooms, Library, Gymnasium, Auditorium, Study Halls)

GREEN ZONE (Hallways, Cafeteria, Courtyards)

Rationale

Playing Music Not Permitted Permitted with headphones and with staff approval

Not Permitted in Hallways and Courtyards Permitted in Cafeteria during lunch with headphones

Aligns with our philosophy to incorporate modern technology practices to enhance the educational and social habits of our students

Using internet, games, other applications

Not Permitted Permitted with staff approval Permitted Aligns with our philosophy to incorporate modern technology practices to enhance the educational and social habits of our students

Texting Not Permitted Permitted with staff approval Permitted Aligns with our philosophy to incorporate modern technology practices to enhance the educational and social habits of our students

Making Phone Call Not Permitted Not Permitted Not Permitted Negatively impacts the environment of the school and could create a safety risk or violate an individual's privacy.

Taking Pictures, Video, or Audio Recording

Not Permitted Not Permitted Not Permitted Negatively impacts the environment of the school and could create a safety risk or violate an individual's privacy. May constitute a violation of state law.

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A GUIDE FOR PARENTS

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STUDENT DROP-OFF

NORTH/HARRISON STREETCONES

DROP OFF

MUST TURN RIGHT WHEN LEAVING THE

DROP-OFF

This is the ONLYapproved Drop-Off

location

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PROCEDURAL NOTESqMay only enter at main officeqMust have ID when checking inqCall and schedule an appointment qThere will always be some level of follow-up with emails and phone calls

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www.eastpennsd.org/ehsqMenu BarqQuick LinksqUpcoming EventsqHeadlinesqNewsfeed

USE THE WEBSITE

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Everything you need to know as a parent…

ANGEL NETWORK PROGRAMPRESIDENT DAWN GALLAGHER

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qStands for “Supporting Teens of East Penn”qVolunteer Group including parents, teachers,

administrators and citizens of EPSD qSponsors activities to encourage our youth to have fun

without the use of drugs or alcohol.qAfterBall, the post Senior Prom party, is the largest

event that is funded on donations and run entirely on volunteers

qMore information can be found on our website at https://sites.google.com/view/stepehs

S.T.E.P.

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qStands for “Student Assistance Program”qIs state-mandatedqHelps to identify kids who are experiencing barriers to

their school successqReferrals are anonymous and can come from anyoneqServices are offered to the student with written parent

permissionqSupport groups are available to deal with specific

issues based on need, such as coping skills and decision making

SAP

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¡ Pay special attention to the documents that are sent home with your child within the first days of school. Please be sure to return any documents needing a signature in a timely fashion.

¡ Please refer to our website or sign up for e-news from the principal.

¡ The high school website includes the discipline code, program of studies, activities information, a staff directory and much more. Refer to it often.

USEFUL RESOURCES

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A great resource for you to use

FAMILY RESOURCES

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FOOD SERVICE

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A great resource for you to use

PARENT PORTAL

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Everything you need to know as a parent…

EMMAUS HIGH SCHOOLCOUNSELING

DEPARTMENT

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qMrs. Colleen Demchak: Students with the last name A – K

qMr. Michael McInerney: Students with the last name L - Z

WHO ARE THE COUNSELORS?

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qIt is important to realize that the role of the school counselor is to help your child to make decisions that will affect his/her future.

qYour role is to be involved and supportive but to allow some room for growth.

qChildren should start to form self-advocacy and independent thinking skills. Please encourage your child to make contact with his/her counselor, if a need arises. The better we get to know your child, the better we can assist him/her throughout high school.

qAdditional resources: Learning Lab, Peer Tutoring with NHS Students, and Naviance – a web based college/career learning platform.

TRANSITION FROM MIDDLE TO HIGH SCHOOL

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q You should think of the school counselors as a resource.

q Counselors are responsible for providing many services some of which include:§ Maintenance of Student Records§ Career Education§ College Planning and Application Preparation§ Course Registration and Academic Planning§ Academic Resources§ Guidance Information Nights for Parents§ Standardized Test Administration§ Special Education Support§ Short-term Counseling§ Career Readiness

ROLE OF SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE?

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q If you have concerns about your child’s performance in multiple subjects or you feel the school should be aware of any special circumstances, use the school counselor as a reference point.

q If you have concerns about a particular class, contact the teacher directly.

q Questions about your student’s IEP should be directed to the student’s case manager first and then, if necessary, your child’s counselor.

q Grades, attendance and discipline information is available through Power School Parent Portal

WHO SHOULD I CALL TO CHECK ON MY CHILD?

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q Don’t wait.q As soon as you have a concern, please call

or email the appropriate teacher, school counselor, or grade level principal.

q It is easier to address a concern early on.q If teams and/or counselors identify issues

sooner, we may contact you.

WHEN SHOULD I MAKE THE CALL?

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Go to the school website (www.eastpennsd.org/ehs):q Use the personnel directory on the site. You can email

every teacher, school counselor, and grade level principal directly from the site. In most instances, you will be contacted within 48 hours of your initial contact.

q Mrs. Colleen Demchak (A–K): [email protected]

q Mr. Michael McInerney (L – Z): [email protected]

Please be patient for responses; they will be in contact with you as possible!

HOW TO CONTACT:

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¡ A Graduation Requirement

Students are presented with a variety of options to choose

¡ Eight Pieces of evidence required to be completed by the end of 11th Grade§3 Pieces to be completed in 9th Grade§3 Pieces to be completed in 10th Grade§2 Pieces to be completed in 11th Grade

CAREER READINESS

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q EHS is proud to offer Naviance, a web-based resource for students and parents for post high school career and college planning.

q Through goal setting, self assessments, college and career searches, etc., students are able to begin making more informed decisions about their future.

q Students are required to begin working in their family connection account as early as ninth grade. Parents also are encouraged to utilize their parent account to access the information in Naviance.

q Family Connection through Naviance is specific to our school.

INTRODUCTION TO NAVIANCE

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q All EHS students will meet with school counselors in small groups within the first two months of school to learn about Naviance.

q During the meetings, students will begin working in Naviance to complete specific grade level tasks as assigned by the counselors.

q A letter with Parent/Guardian access codes will be given to students during the first few weeks of school.

q Ninth Grade Parent Introduction to Naviance will be in conjunction with Guidance Information Night on Thursday, September 6that 6:00pm.

NAVIANCE

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SAFETY & REPORTINGq School Resource Officer Al Kloss

q Safety is always a priority

q Partners with EPD and local law enforcement

q Please communicate with us when you feel any level of concern, we investigate everything

q Return communication will come as fast as possible, but please mindful

q Overlap between School and Legal, but there is some separation

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¡ How to Submit an Anonymous Tip¡ Call: 1-844-SAF2SAY (1-844-723-2729)¡ Use Safe2Say Website¡ Download Safe2Say App

SAFE 2 SAY

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TIPS FOR STUDENTS

1. Accept the Change2. Be Prepared3. Get organized4. Ask Questions5. Try New Things6. Face the Challenges Head On7. Separate the Needs and Wants

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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING

ADDITIONAL WALK-THROUGHS

THURS (8/15) 9:30–12:30 FRI (8/16) 9:30 – 12:30

THURS (8/22) 12:00–3:00FRI (8/23) 9:30 – 12:30