WHMS 2012-2013 Student Handbook - Westmont Hilltop School ...

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STAFFMrs. Mary Jane Bassi Geography 7/PA History 6/CFF 204Mr. Joshua Brumbaugh Band 113Mr. Thomas Callihan Civics 8/Athletic Director 205Miss Julie Ostinowsky Physical Education/Health Gym/200Mrs. Denise Cunningham Music 5 & 8/Orchestra 113Mrs. Linda Eckenrode Math 6 & 7 201Mr. Norman Ed Art 7 217AMs. Hollis Hall Reading 7 300Mrs. Jennifer Harnett Social Studies 6 308Miss Jodi Hillegass English 6 316Mrs. Diane Kinback Math 5 315Mr. Timothy Harrigan Physical Education /Health Gym/200Miss Amanda Lindberg English 7 307Mr. Matthew Lohr Math 6 212Miss Lindsey Manzuk LS 5-7/Reading/English 5 & 6 309Mrs. Dana McCreery Comp. Skills 5-7/Yearbook 110Mr. Jonas Mehall Science 5 314Mrs. Kristen Page Reading 5/Social Studies 5 313Mr. Jeff Papcun Math 7 & 8 207Mr. Brian Parrish Science 6 216Mr. Josh Rearick Science 8/S.T.E.A.M 215Mrs. Kristen Santos Music 6 & 7/Chorus 116Miss Victoria Saylor English 5 311Mr. Garrett Sidor Art 5, 6, & 8/SGA/S.T.E.A.M 217BMrs. Diane Skoner Reading 5/Social Studies 5 312Mrs. Kelly Stiles Math 7 & 8 213Mrs. Amy Tokarsky Reading 6 310Mrs. Sheryl Treece Science 7 214Mrs. Courtney Weaver English 8 206Mrs. Erica Wonderling Foreign Language-French 305Mrs. Sarah Worst Foreign Language-Spanish 306---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mrs. Margaret AntolikSchool NurseMrs. Carol Battaglia Life Skills 112Mr. Evan Cornell Librarian/Study Skills LibraryMrs. Jana Bennett LET/LS 5/St. Skills 5/Eng. 5/Rdg. 5 302Miss Melissa Kalwanaski LET/Lit 8/English 7 & 8/Rdg.7 208Miss Julie Miller LS/Math 5-8 301Mrs. Barbara Miltenberger LS/Reading 7/Literature 8 304Mrs. Teresa Mrozowski GuidanceMrs. Melissa Rzasa Emotional Support Library----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mrs. Susan MakoskyTeacher AideMrs. Darlene MayerTeacher AideMrs. Jennifer MillerTeacher AideMs. Geneva JonesLife Skills Teacher AideMrs. Deborah HartlandSecretaryMrs. Chris JacobGuidance/Library SecretaryMs. Pam KirbySecretary6
WESTMONT HILLTOP MIDDLE SCHOOL PHILOSOPHYThe mission of the Westmont Hilltop Middle School is to create a nurturing and compassionate environment in which allstudents can learn in a mutually respectful partnership with our community by providing meaningful, appropriate, andvaried learning experiences that maximize student success.It is the belief of the Westmont Hilltop Middle School that the middle school should provide for the developing interestsof students through a variety of experiences that should be patterned for learner success. In the middle school, the focusmust be on the learner and his individual attitudes, needs, and learning characteristics. The premises upon which thismiddle school program is based concentrate on (1) the nature of the middle school student, (2) the nature of all that goeson in the school, and (3) the nature of the relationships among students, teachers, parents and the school.During the period of time the students are in the middle school grades, they go through a very difficult period ofadjustment. The student is an emerging adolescent whose physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development maydiffer significantly from his or her peers. The middle school student is experiencing puberty and a beginning orientationtoward adult values. At this age, student needs are special and hence require special knowledge and understanding. Themiddle school must be student centered. Each student has special needs and individual interests that must be recognized.The emphasis should be on child development related to psychomotor activities, cognitive and affective skills, andunderstandings related to goal-oriented behavior-instead of a set or rigid amount of curriculum content. The middleschool program should be student success oriented, while maintaining an atmosphere which supports the development ofa realistic and positive self-concept and the development of a self-reliance which enables him or her to solve newproblems and adjust to new situations.The middle school student must begin to recognize his or her identity in becoming a productive and contributing citizenof our democratic society. The onset of puberty creates tensions and changes in perceptions and attitudes which make itimportant for the middle school student to be accepted and respected by peers and also to be understood by teachers andparents. To accomplish this, teachers must work in concert with parents and support staff to create an environmentwhich will foster good academic and personal development.In summary, the purpose of the middle school is to provide a place for exploration where the student will have anopportunity to discover potential future roles in career, educational, and social settings as he or she matures socially,physically, and emotionally. This educational program must involve the students, school staff, parents and thecommunity.CIVIL RIGHTS STATEMENTThe Westmont Hilltop School District, an equal opportunity employer, will not discriminate in employment, educationalprograms or activities, based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, ordisability. Publication of this policy in this document is in accordance with state and federal laws including: The CivilRights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IV, Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,Sections 503 & 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992.7
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