1. Parent Orientation June 6, 2018 7:00 PM
SPRING-FORD
Class of 2024
Parent Orientation
June 6, :00 PM

2. SPRING-FORD Together we can … Together we will …
. . . combine individual strengths
. . . unite toward a common goal
. . . collaborate to get results
. . . break down barriers
. . . promote positive reinforcement
. . . bring excitement to everyday
. . . make an impact in the community
. . . educate one another
. . . help those in need
. . . make a difference
Together we will …

3. What does it mean to be in middle school?
CLASS of 2024
What does it mean to be in middle school?
Increased opportunities to be involved
Increased academic and social responsibility
School citizenship

4. Office Staff Mrs. Heather Nuneviller – Principal
Dr. Kathie Kotch– 7th Grade House Principal
Mrs. Laura Piland – 7th Grade House Secretary
Mrs. Christine Sisson – 7th Guidance Secretary
Ms. Leann Hammerle – Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Maggie Finnegan – Receptionist
TBA – Athletic Director (8th Grade Center)

5. Additional Office Staff:
Guidance Counselors
Ms. Cynthia Cooper – Alphabetical listing A – L
Mr. Nick Lemuell – Alphabetical listing M – Z
Nurse
Mrs. Stacey Huntington

6. Communication Morning Announcements for students in homeroom
Skyalert – Telephone system
Skyward Family Access –
Please update your information accordingly.
Telephone vs. s
7th Grade Center Web Page & Calendars
Homework will be posted on the teacher’s website, in the calendar section

7. Building Information

8. 2018/19 Office Hours are 7:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Office News
2018/19 Office Hours are 7:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Dropping Off items:
Office Staff are not permitted to interrupt instructional time. If it is a lunch, we will make sure that the student gets the lunch during their lunch period.
Label the item clearly with first, last name, and HR #
Place on shelf in bookcase in Main Office
Students retrieve between classes

9. Arrival & Dismissal Homeroom begins at 8:05 a.m.
The busses drop off at 7:40 a.m., and at 7:50 a.m., students may proceed to lockers and homerooms.
Parent Drop-Off and Pick-up is via back lot near door 21. Doors open at 7:30 a.m.
Homeroom begins at 8:05 a.m.
Students are expected to be in their classrooms for the start of the instructional day
After 8:05 a.m., students report directly to the main office and enter through door #2 with a tardy note

10. Arrival & Dismissal
Students may not ride other busses (Per School Code – Authorized Passengers)
There are two bus lineups:
One set of busses will be dismissed at 2:41 p.m. , and the other will be dismissed at 2:57 p.m.. Students will need to pay attention to announcements daily as there are occasional switches between one run to the other.
Students who are doing sports in the fall (soccer, field hockey, cross country and football) or music (sometimes) will have designated busses to the 8th grade center if needed for practice/games.
No Late busses for afterschool activities
Students may not ride the buses to the 8th grade center to just watch or to get a ride so that they can walk the rest of the way home.

11. Attendance
Parental phone call – The District requests a phone call on the day of absence, and then the REQUIRED written notification within 3 days.
Excused absence versus
Unlawful/Unexcused absence.
Attendance Improvement Plan (AIP)
10 Day and 3 Day Letters
Consequences can include loss of school privileges (Dances, Sports, Class Trip, etc.).

12. Attendance (cont.)
Upon return from an excused absences, 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.

13. Tardiness Policy
Unexcused tardiness #4, 5, 6 = Detentions and “0” for all in class assignments.
Unexcused tardiness #7, 8, 9 = Saturday Detention and “0” for all in class assignments.
Unexcused tardiness #10 = OSS
Please note: Out of School Suspension = ineligibility for school activities.

14. Early Dismissal
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.

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

16. Lunch Times First Lunch (10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m.) – Romans &Celts 1-3
Second Lunch (11:01 a.m.-11:31 a.m.) – Incas & Celts 4-5
Third Lunch (11:47 a.m.-12:17 p.m.) – Greeks, Egyptians 5
Fourth Lunch (12:33 p.m.-1:03 p.m.) – Egyptians 1-4

17. Time Schedules
7 Periods in a day. 3 minutes between classes. Flexibility will surely be given as the students learn their new schedules and locations. Periods are 46 minutes.
Target Time/Homeroom – Every Day
Enrichment opportunities and remediation opportunities
Media Center
7th period ends at 2:41 p.m.

18. CURRICULUM

19. Minor Subjects Meets 3 days in a 6-day cycle
Health/Physical Education, Reading Instruction, & World Language
Gym –Blue Shorts ($8.00) and Gold/Yellow Shirts ($7.00) are available at school store.

20. Major Subjects There are 5 major subjects: English Reading Math
Science
Social Studies

21. Quarterly Courses Art Family Consumer Science Music
Technology Education

22. Grading Scale A = 90 – 100 Excellent B = 80 – 89 Good
C = 70 – 79 Average
D = 65 – 69 Below Average
F = Below 65 Failing Grade

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

24. Student Life

25. We encourage students to get involved
Positive Environment
Student Centered
Support Systems
Academic Standards
Student Government
Extracurricular Activities/Athletics
Clubs & Intramurals
Teachers
Counselors
Administrators
SAP Team
Creative Health
We encourage students to get involved

26. Clubs & Sports Band & Chorus Football Marching Band Soccer
There are a variety of different sports or clubs you can participate in throughout the 2018/19 school year.
You must maintain a passing grades to participate on ANY school sports team.
Sports
Clubs
Band & Chorus
Marching Band
Television Studio
Yearbook
Drama
Computer Club
Science Olympiad
Friends in Community
Aevidum
Football
Soccer
Basketball
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Wrestling
Cheerleading
Etc.…

27. Discipline Policy Violations Tobacco (use or possession) Fighting
Weapons (including look alikes)
Terroristic Threats/Acts
Drug Abuse
Sexual Harassment
Hazing

28. Extra Curricular Activities
Discipline
Extra Curricular Activities
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).

29. Discipline …More to Know
Cell phones are not to be used during the school day. If violation occurs, it will be confiscated (Policy 237)…same with iPods!
Bullying/Cyberbullying and Peer Conflicts
Lockers are SFASD property. Report if not working properly.
Hallway passes are mandatory.
No food or drink outside of the cafeteria.
Valuables/Money– If they are brought to school they should be locked in the locker.
Bus Conduct
Dress Code – When in doubt…don’t wear it out!

30. Demerit System
Penalties for accumulated demerits: 10 demerits = 1st Suspension = 3 days 20 demerits = 2nd Suspension = 5 days Code of Conduct applies 30 demerits = 3rd Suspension = 10 days

31. Notable Events Back to School Night – September 4th Spirit Week –
Homecoming Weekend –
PSSA Testing – Spring 2019
Fundraising – We appreciate ALL your support!
End-of-Year Trip – Mermaid Lake

32. First Student Day Monday, August 27th
100’s Homeroom – report to gymnasium
200’s Homeroom – report to cafeteria
Teachers will orient students with schedules, lockers, building, classroom procedures, lunch procedures, dismissal procedures, etc.