Student/Parent Handbook - Onteora Central School District

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ACADEMICSACADEMIC ELIGIBILITYStudents are expected to maintain academic excellence during participation of an extracurricularactivity. If a student is failing more than one class, he/she will be placed on a two-week probationaryperiod. After this probationary period, if the student has not changed his/her failing status, he/she willbe dismissed from the team. The Athletic Director will provide the teachers with a roster of eachsports team. Teachers will be responsible for identifying failing students. It is incumbent upon theAthletic Director’s office to compile a list of failing students and to notify coaches, teachers and thestudent’s parent/ guardian of individuals on academic probation. After the two-week period, teachersmust notify the Athletic Director of the student’s status, at which time appropriate action will be taken.ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY FOR CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESAll students failing two or more courses during a five-week period will receive a Notification ofProbationary Status from the Assistant Principal’s office. The student will retain the Notification ofProbationary Status form and, at the end of two weeks, consult with his/her teacher for signatureregarding pass or fail. The student will return the Probationary Status form to the Assistant Principal’soffice.If, after the two-week probationary period, the student is still not passing, the student will besuspended from all extra-curricular activities until such time as a passing grade is achieved.AWARDS NIGHTAcademic awards for students in grades 7-8, in all curriculum areas, will be presented to students at anevening awards program. High school academic achievement awards for grades 9-11 will be heldduring a separate evening ceremony. Senior awards will be presented at a separate evening ceremony.FINESSome students inevitably lose, deface, or inflict unreasonable wear on their books and other materialson loan from the school district. Textbooks are provided free of charge for each student. If thismaterial is lost or damaged, the students must pay the cost of repair or replacement. Final grades maynot be issued unless financial obligations have been met.4
GUIDANCEEvery pupil will be assigned a guidance counselor who will work with him/her for the duration of thestudent’s middle and high school years. The chart below indicates the counselors' assignments.Counselor AssignmentsCounselor Grade Counselor GradeMonir Evers09 A - J10 A – I11 A – G12 A – KSarah Turck CSE Transition CounselorJanet Krieger09 N – Z10 N – Z11 Mc – Z12 O - ZCandice Wiltsie 7 All8 AllBrian Schaffer09 K - M10 J - M11 H - Ma12 L - NHS GEDAlternative SchoolOut of District PlacementsDepartment ChairThe guidance counselors will assist pupils with the selection of their subjects, post-high school plans,occupational information, personal problems, progress in subjects, adjustment to school and othermatters of concern. Any pupil may arrange to see his/her counselor during his/her free (study hall)period by making an appointment with the secretary. Parents are invited to schedule appointments toconfer with counselors concerning their children. Along the Guidance Services offered to achieve thisprogram are:1. Individual and group counseling with students.2. Parent and parent/teacher conferences.3. Registration and transfer of students.4. Vocational and educational counseling.5. Psychological referrals.6. Program changes.7. Classroom career guidance.8. College/post high school planning.The Guidance Office is always open to all students and parents for any assistance. Please phone for anappointment (657-2373).COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION SCHEDULEACT Test DateTest Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)September 8, 2012 August 17, 2012 August 18 - 24, 2012October 7, 2012 September 21, 2012 September 22 – October 5, 2012December 8, 2012 November 2, 2012 November 3 - 16, 2012February 11, 2013* (Not in NY) January 11, 2013 January 12 - 18, 2013April 13, 2013 March 8, 2013 March 9 - 22, 2013June 8, 2013 May 3, 2013 May 4 - 17, 20135
Page 2 and 3: A Message from the Onteora Middle &
Page 4 and 5: TABLE OF CONTENTSPrincipal’s Mess
Page 8 and 9: SAT Test DatesTest Date Registratio
Page 10 and 11: Local 1,2Local Diplomawith AppealIE
Page 12 and 13: 2. Any student applying for early a
Page 14 and 15: INCOMPLETE GRADESAn incomplete grad
Page 16 and 17: 1 st QuarterWednesday, Sept.5, 2012
Page 18 and 19: WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOLState Educati
Page 20 and 21: 2. Student-athletes must be prepare
Page 22 and 23: on site of said contest. A subseque
Page 24 and 25: 1. If a student-athlete is injured
Page 26 and 27: position. When these conferences ar
Page 28 and 29: SPORT TEAMSSports - Onteora Middle
Page 30 and 31: 4. A monitor at the attendance desk
Page 32 and 33: “Violent student” means a stude
Page 34 and 35: Second Offense: The device will be
Page 36 and 37: 6. Intentionally damaging or destro
Page 38 and 39: If the conduct of a student is rela
Page 40 and 41: 6. Reporting a false alarm, arson,
Page 42 and 43: 2. PINS PetitionsThe district may f
Page 44 and 45: participation in any school based a
Page 46 and 47: teachers or the building administra
Page 48 and 49: Participation in Grade Level Class
Page 50 and 51: Math Team 9 th - 12 th GradersThe M
Page 52 and 53: HEALTH & SAFETYACCIDENTSAll acciden
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A child may be exempted from the im
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OFF LIMIT AREASDuring school hours,
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applicant must see his/her physicia
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LATE BUS RUNS#1 Pine HillBus will t
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