2010-2011 Calendar and Parent Handbook - Central Bucks School District
2010-2011 Calendar and Parent Handbook - Central Bucks School District
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CB<br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />
<strong>2010</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong><br />
& <strong>Parent</strong> H<strong>and</strong>book
CB<br />
Table of Contents<br />
Community Contacts 3<br />
<strong>2010</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> school year 4 - 29<br />
Back-to-<strong>School</strong> Nights 30<br />
<strong>Parent</strong> H<strong>and</strong>book at a Glance 31<br />
<strong>Parent</strong> H<strong>and</strong>book<br />
H<strong>and</strong>book Introduction 32<br />
Communication 33, 34<br />
• Back-to-<strong>School</strong> Nights<br />
• Building <strong>and</strong> <strong>District</strong> Communications<br />
• Directory Information & Photographs<br />
• <strong>Parent</strong> Conferences<br />
• <strong>Parent</strong> Involvement<br />
• Report Cards<br />
• When <strong>Parent</strong>s Have a Concern<br />
General Information 34 - 37<br />
• Attendance Requirements<br />
• Family travel<br />
• Insurance Requirements<br />
• Performance Assessments<br />
• <strong>School</strong> Attendance Area<br />
• <strong>School</strong> Closings<br />
• <strong>School</strong> Make-up Dates<br />
• <strong>School</strong> Enrollment<br />
• <strong>School</strong> Hours<br />
• <strong>School</strong> Safety<br />
• St<strong>and</strong>ardized Tests<br />
• Transportation<br />
Services for Students 37, 38<br />
• Assistance Teams<br />
• Community <strong>School</strong><br />
• Health Services<br />
• Homebound Instruction<br />
• Protected H<strong>and</strong>icapped Students<br />
• Remedial Programs<br />
• Special Education<br />
Policies, Regulations & Discipline 38, 39<br />
• Computer Use<br />
• Dress Regulations<br />
• Drug <strong>and</strong> Alcohol Policy<br />
• Search of Student Lockers <strong>and</strong> Cars<br />
• Screening Equipment<br />
• Smoking Policy<br />
• Use of Medications in <strong>School</strong><br />
• Threats Policy<br />
• Weapons Policy<br />
Pupil Rights Amendment 39, 40<br />
Family Education & Privacy Act 40, 41<br />
Environment 41<br />
Complaint Resolution for NCLB Programs 41<br />
Code of Rights, Responsibilities<br />
& Student Discipline 42, 43<br />
Disciplinary Chart 44<br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> Board of <strong>School</strong> Directors 45<br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> Building Directory 46<br />
CB Cares 47
Community Contacts<br />
CS<br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> Community<br />
<strong>School</strong> offers a variety of<br />
classes <strong>and</strong> activities for students:<br />
James A. Michener Art Museum<br />
215-340-9800<br />
www.michenerartmuseum.org<br />
Girl Scouts<br />
1-888/215-564-4657<br />
www.gsep.org<br />
Warwick Township<br />
214-343-6100<br />
www.warwick-bucks.org<br />
• Before-<strong>School</strong>/After-<strong>School</strong> Child Care<br />
for each elementary school. Early<br />
dismissal afternoons <strong>and</strong> some school<br />
holidays are covered.<br />
• Classroom Drivers Education at all<br />
three high schools.<br />
Community Organizations<br />
Boy Scouts<br />
215-348-7205<br />
www.buckscountybsa.org/lenape<br />
<strong>Bucks</strong> County Public Library<br />
215-348-9081<br />
www.buckslib.org<br />
Municipalities<br />
Sports<br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> Athletic Association<br />
www.playcbaa.com<br />
215-794-3303<br />
• SAT prep through Kaplan <strong>and</strong><br />
Princeton Review at the high schools.<br />
• Babysitting Classes at selected<br />
elementary schools.<br />
• Camp Benchmark<br />
• Summer <strong>School</strong> at MBIT<br />
• Swim programs for all ages including<br />
swim lessons, teams, water aerobics,<br />
<strong>and</strong> more.<br />
For more information please call<br />
267-893-5705 or www.cbcsonline.com.<br />
The Arts<br />
Community Conservatory of Music<br />
215-340-7979<br />
www.communityconservatory.org<br />
D-town <strong>School</strong> of Music & the Arts<br />
215-340-0644<br />
www.dsma.org<br />
Dance Theatre of Pennsylvania<br />
215-348-7175<br />
www.dancetheatreofpa.com<br />
Lenape Chamber Ensemble<br />
610-294-9361<br />
Spiritoso Ballet<br />
215-249-0765<br />
www.spiritosoballet.org<br />
Honey Hollow<br />
Environmental Center<br />
215-297-5880<br />
www.bcas.org<br />
Aquatic Dept at the Fitness Center<br />
215-918-5900<br />
www.wellnessdh.org<br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> Family YMCA<br />
215-348-8131<br />
www.cbfymca.org<br />
CB Cares (see pg 47)<br />
215-489-9120<br />
www.cb-cares.org<br />
Peace Valley Nature Center<br />
www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org<br />
215-345-7860<br />
Health & Wellness Center<br />
of Doylestown Hospital<br />
215-345-2130<br />
www.dh.org<br />
The Mercer Musem<br />
& Fonthill Museum<br />
215-345-0210 x123<br />
www.mercermuseum.org<br />
Buckingham Township<br />
215-794-8834<br />
www.buckinghampa.org<br />
Chalfont Borough<br />
215-822-7295<br />
www.chalfont.govoffi ce.com<br />
Doylestown Borough<br />
215-345-4140<br />
www.doylestownborough.net<br />
Doylestown Township<br />
215-348-9915<br />
www.doylestownpa.org<br />
New Britain Borough<br />
215-348-4586<br />
www.newbritainboro.com<br />
New Britain Township<br />
215-822-1391<br />
www.newbritaintownship.org<br />
Plumstead Township<br />
215-766-8914<br />
www.plumstead.org<br />
Warrington Township<br />
215-343-9350<br />
www.warringtontownship.org<br />
CBAA Lightning Lacrosse<br />
www.cblightninglacrosse.com<br />
215-858-0776<br />
Doylestown Athletic Association<br />
www.daasports.org<br />
Lenape Valley Baseball<br />
www.lvbaseball.org<br />
LV Football & Cheerleading<br />
www.lvindians.com<br />
Lenape Valley Soccer Club<br />
215-345-1815<br />
www.LVSCsoccer.com<br />
Tri-Township Baseball<br />
215-860-9524<br />
www.tritownship.com<br />
Ukranian Nationals Soccer<br />
www.tcteams.com/ukifire<br />
Warrington Warwick<br />
Athletic Assoc.<br />
215-343-3547<br />
www.teamz.com/wwaahome<br />
Warrington Soccer Club<br />
www.warrington-soccer.com
August <strong>2010</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7<br />
8 9 10 11 12 13 14<br />
15 16 17 18 19 20 21<br />
22 23 24 25 26 27 28<br />
29 30 31<br />
October <strong>2010</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2<br />
3 4 5 6 7 8 9<br />
10 11 12 13 14 15 16<br />
17 18 19 20 21 22 23<br />
24 25 26 27 28 29 30<br />
31<br />
Aug/September <strong>2010</strong><br />
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />
29 30<br />
FIRST DAY for<br />
Grades K - 6, 7 <strong>and</strong> 10<br />
31<br />
ALL STUDENTS REPORT<br />
Back to <strong>School</strong> Nights, pg. 30<br />
1<br />
Back to <strong>School</strong> Nights, pg. 30<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
2<br />
Back to <strong>School</strong> Nights, pg. 30<br />
CB East Picture Day<br />
3<br />
4<br />
5 6<br />
Labor Day<br />
SCHOOL HOLIDAY<br />
7<br />
Back to <strong>School</strong> Nights, pg. 30<br />
Warwick Gr. 6 Camp Adventure Trip<br />
CB South Picture Day<br />
8<br />
Rosh Hashanah begins at<br />
sunset<br />
Warwick Gr. 6 Camp Adventure Trip<br />
CB South Picture Day<br />
Rosh Hashanah<br />
SCHOOL HOLIDAY<br />
9<br />
CB East Picture Day<br />
10<br />
11
<strong>School</strong>s<br />
are listed<br />
alphabetically<br />
by elementary,<br />
middle <strong>and</strong> high.<br />
12 13<br />
Back to <strong>School</strong> Nights, pg. 30<br />
14<br />
Back to <strong>School</strong> Nights, pg. 30<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Meeting,<br />
Ed. Services Center, 7:30 pm<br />
Linden HSA Mtg, 7:30 pm<br />
Titus Picture Day<br />
Lenape Picture Day<br />
15<br />
Back to <strong>School</strong> Nights, pg. 30<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
Cold Spring Picture Day<br />
Kutz HSA Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
Mill Creek Speaker Series, 7:00 pm<br />
16<br />
Back to <strong>School</strong> Nights, pg. 30<br />
Jamison HSA Mtg, 9:15 am<br />
Kutz Picture Day<br />
Pine Run Gr. 4 Family Fun Night<br />
Holicong <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Lenape <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Tamanend <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Tohickon <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Unami <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Unami Picture Day<br />
CB South Senior <strong>Parent</strong> College<br />
Mtg, 6:30 pm<br />
17<br />
Yom Kippur begins at<br />
sunset<br />
Holicong Picture Day<br />
Yom Kippur<br />
18<br />
19 20<br />
Back to <strong>School</strong> Nights, pg. 30<br />
Butler PTO Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
21<br />
Back to <strong>School</strong> Nights, pg. 30<br />
Tohickon Picture Day<br />
22<br />
Back to <strong>School</strong> Nights, pg. 30<br />
Gayman HSA Mtg, 7:30 pm<br />
Tamanend Picture Day<br />
CB East <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
CB South <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
CB West <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
23<br />
Back to <strong>School</strong> Nights, pg. 30<br />
24<br />
Butler Welcome Back Bingo,<br />
7:00 pm<br />
Grovel<strong>and</strong> Picture Day<br />
Linden Back to <strong>School</strong> Bash,<br />
6:00 pm<br />
25<br />
CB South Sights & Sounds<br />
B<strong>and</strong> Competition<br />
26 27<br />
Back to <strong>School</strong> Nights, pg. 30<br />
Pine Run Race for Education<br />
Kick-Off<br />
28<br />
Back to <strong>School</strong> Nights, pg. 30<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Meeting,<br />
Ed. Services Center, 7:30 pm<br />
29<br />
Back to <strong>School</strong> Nights, pg. 30<br />
Doyle Dash 5K Race, 6:00 pm<br />
CB South Picture Retake Day<br />
30<br />
Back to <strong>School</strong> Nights, pg. 30<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
Buckingham PTO Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
Please check your family<br />
information online in the<br />
<strong>Parent</strong> Portal, including phone<br />
numbers <strong>and</strong> e-mail addresses.<br />
# 33 INTERPERSONAL<br />
COMPETENCE<br />
Young person has empathy,<br />
sensitivity, & friendship skills.<br />
Schedules for middle & high<br />
school sports can be found at:<br />
www.highschoolsports.net.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />
Registration for <strong>2011</strong>-2012<br />
Kindergarten begins Oct. 18th<br />
in <strong>Central</strong> Registration.<br />
Kindergarten students for the<br />
<strong>2011</strong>-2012 school year must be<br />
5 years old by Sept. 1, <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
Don’t forget to purchase your<br />
student/family athletic pass<br />
through the high school<br />
athletic offices for discounted<br />
admission to games all year.<br />
September <strong>2010</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4<br />
5 6 7 8 9 10 11<br />
12 13 14 15 16 17 18<br />
19 20 21 22 23 24 25<br />
26 27 28 29 30<br />
October <strong>2010</strong><br />
1<br />
Bridge Valley Picture Day<br />
Cold Spring Book Fair thru 10/8<br />
Tamanend Welcome Back Dance,<br />
7:30 pm<br />
November <strong>2010</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6<br />
7 8 9 10 11 12 13<br />
14 15 16 17 18 19 20<br />
21 22 23 24 25 26 27<br />
28 29 30<br />
2<br />
Cold Spring Fall Fest<br />
Titus Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 am<br />
3 4 5 6<br />
Pine Run HSA Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
7<br />
Secondary Interim Progress<br />
Reports available via<br />
<strong>Parent</strong> Portal<br />
Doyle HSA Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
Jamison HSA Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
Mill Creek Picture Day<br />
8<br />
Bridge Valley Gr. 5 Ropes Course<br />
Butler Harvest Festival<br />
Grovel<strong>and</strong> Berenstain Bear Day<br />
Pine Run Picture Day<br />
Pine Run Gr. 6 CBW Football<br />
Family Night<br />
Holicong Welcome Back Dance,<br />
7:30 pm<br />
Lenape Welcome Back Dance,<br />
7:30 pm<br />
Tohickon Welcome Back Dance,<br />
7:30 pm<br />
CB East Picture Retake Day<br />
9<br />
SAT Reasoning & Subject Tests<br />
at CB East & CB South for all three<br />
high schools, 8:00 am<br />
CB West Homecoming Dance,<br />
7:00 pm
10 11<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
12<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Meeting,<br />
Ed. Services Center, 7:30 pm<br />
13<br />
Butler Picture Day<br />
Cold Spring HSA Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
Kutz HSA Mtg, 9:15 am<br />
Warwick Picture Day<br />
Warwick PTO Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
14 15<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
Jamison Fall Fair<br />
16<br />
Buckingham PTO Fall Fest, 10 am<br />
PSAT Testing at all three<br />
high schools, 8:00 am<br />
CB East Homecoming Dance,<br />
7:00 pm<br />
17 18<br />
Celebrate Education Week<br />
Butler PTO Mtg, 9:15 am<br />
Linden Gr. 5 Ropes Course<br />
Mill Creek Book Fair thru 10/22<br />
Titus Book Fair thru 10/21<br />
19<br />
Celebrate Education Week<br />
Linden Gr. 5 Ropes Course<br />
20<br />
Celebrate Education Week<br />
Cold Spring Picture Retake Day<br />
CB South NHS Induction, 7:00 pm<br />
21<br />
Celebrate Education Week<br />
Barclay Picture Day<br />
Holicong <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Lenape <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Tamanend <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Tohickon <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Unami <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
22<br />
Celebrate Education Week<br />
Butler Mother/Son Event<br />
Mill Creek Gr. 6 Halloween Howl,<br />
7:00 pm<br />
Pine Run Book Fair thru 11/1<br />
Unami Fall Dance, 7:30 pm<br />
CB South Titan Tent Event,<br />
5:00 pm<br />
23<br />
ACT Test at CB South for all<br />
three high schools, 8:00 am<br />
CB South Homecoming Dance,<br />
7:00 pm<br />
24<br />
31<br />
25<br />
Unami Picture Retake Day<br />
26<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Meeting,<br />
Ed. Services Center, 7:30 pm<br />
Titus Race for Education<br />
Holicong Picture Retake Day<br />
27<br />
Cold Spring Race for Education<br />
Kutz Picture Retake Day<br />
Titus HSA Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
Tamanend Picture Retake Day<br />
CB East <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
CB South <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
CB West <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
28<br />
Grovel<strong>and</strong> Picture Retake Day<br />
Titus Picture Retake Day<br />
29<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
Bridge Valley Halloween Parade<br />
Bridge Valley Gr. 6 Halloween<br />
Howl, 7:00 pm<br />
Butler Halloween Parade<br />
Grovel<strong>and</strong> Halloween Parade<br />
Kutz Halloween Parade & Gr. 6<br />
Halloween Celebration<br />
Mill Creek Halloween Parade<br />
Pine Run Halloween Parade<br />
Titus Halloween Parade<br />
30<br />
# 31 CHILD VALUES GOOD<br />
HEALTH HABITS<br />
Young person takes measures to<br />
keep their body healthy.<br />
PSSA Gr. 12 Retest in Math,<br />
Reading,Science & Writing<br />
Gr. 12 retesting window<br />
Gr. 12 retesting window<br />
Gr. 12 retesting window<br />
Gr. 12 retesting window
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />
Kutz Book Fair thru 11/5<br />
1<br />
Election Day<br />
2<br />
Early Dismissal<br />
No PM Kindergarten<br />
End of 1st Marking Period<br />
Staff Development Afternoon<br />
October <strong>2010</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2<br />
3 4 5 6 7 8 9<br />
10 11 12 13 14 15 16<br />
17 18 19 20 21 22 23<br />
24 25 26 27 28 29 30<br />
31<br />
3 4<br />
Buckingham PTO Mtg, 9:30 am<br />
Jamison <strong>Parent</strong> Advisory, 7:00 pm<br />
CB East NHS Induction, 7:00 pm<br />
November <strong>2010</strong><br />
Butler Book Fair thru 11/9<br />
Linden Silent Auction & Dinner<br />
Holicong Fall Dance, 7:30 pm<br />
Tamanend Fall Dance, 7:30 pm<br />
December <strong>2010</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4<br />
5 6 7 8 9 10 11<br />
12 13 14 15 16 17 18<br />
19 20 21 22 23 24 25<br />
26 27 28 29 30 31<br />
5<br />
6<br />
SAT Reasoning & Subject Tests<br />
at CB East & CB South for all three<br />
high schools, 8:00 am<br />
Pine Run Gr. 1 Family Fun<br />
Bounce Around<br />
Gr. 12 retesting window Gr. 12 retesting window Gr. 12 retesting window Gr. 12 retesting window Gr. 12 retesting window<br />
9 10 11<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Meeting, Gayman HSA Mtg, 7:30 pm Veterans’ Day<br />
Ed. Services Center, 7:30 pm Kutz HSA Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
Mill Creek Speaker Series, 7:00 pm<br />
Linden HSA Mtg, 7:30 pm<br />
Warwick PTO Mtg, 9:30 am<br />
Financial Aid Night at CB West for CB West Choral Festival, 7:30 pm<br />
all three high schools, 7:00 pm<br />
7 8<br />
Grovel<strong>and</strong> Jump Rope for Heart<br />
thru 11/12<br />
Cold Spring Fall Bingo<br />
Pine Run Gr. 3 Family Movie Night<br />
Tamanend Veterans’ Day Assembly<br />
CB East Veterans’ Day Ceremony,<br />
8:00 am<br />
CB West NHS Induction, 7:00 pm<br />
12<br />
Bridge Valley Family Fun Night<br />
Pine Run Picture Retake Day<br />
Titus Mother Son Dance, 7:00 pm<br />
CB East Fall Production, 7:30 pm<br />
CB South Titan Thespians present<br />
“Twelve Angry Jurors,” 7:30 pm<br />
13<br />
CB East Charity 5K Run, Br<strong>and</strong>on<br />
Boger Scholarship, 9:00 am<br />
CB East Fall Production, 7:30 pm<br />
CB South Titan Thespians present<br />
“Twelve Angry Jurors,” 7:30 pm
14<br />
CB East Fall Production, 2:00 pm<br />
15<br />
Report Cards Distributed<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
Butler PTO Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
16<br />
Warwick Picture Retake Day<br />
17<br />
Bridge Valley Picture Retake Day<br />
Pine Run Race for Education<br />
CB East Orchestra Cluster Concert,<br />
7:30 pm<br />
18<br />
No Kindergarten;<br />
Additional kindergarten<br />
parent conferences<br />
Holicong <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Lenape <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Tamanend <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Tohickon <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Unami <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
CB South Orchestra Concert,<br />
7:00 pm<br />
19<br />
No Kindergarten;<br />
Additional kindergarten<br />
parent conferences<br />
CB East Phantasmagoria<br />
Coffeehouse, 7:30 pm<br />
CB West Harlequin Club’s Fall<br />
Production, 7:30 pm<br />
20<br />
CB West Harlequin Club’s Fall<br />
Production, 7:30 pm<br />
21<br />
CB West Harlequin Club’s Fall<br />
Production, 3:00 pm<br />
22<br />
No <strong>School</strong> for Students<br />
except for students giving<br />
exhibitions<br />
Staff Development Day<br />
Elementary & Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
Conferences<br />
High <strong>School</strong> Student Exhibitions<br />
23<br />
No <strong>School</strong> for Students<br />
except for students giving<br />
exhibitions<br />
Staff Development Day<br />
Elementary & Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
Conferences<br />
High <strong>School</strong> Student Exhibitions<br />
24<br />
No <strong>School</strong> for Students<br />
Staff Development Day<br />
25<br />
Thanksgiving Day<br />
<strong>School</strong> Holiday<br />
<strong>School</strong> Holiday<br />
26<br />
27<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Meeting,<br />
Ed. Services Center, 7:30 pm<br />
# 26 CARING<br />
Young person cares about others.<br />
28 29<br />
Bridge Valley Holiday Boutique<br />
thru 12/3<br />
Kutz Holiday Boutique thru 12/3<br />
30<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
Barclay Picture Retake Day<br />
Titus Secret Shop<br />
CB West Winter Orchestra Concert,<br />
7:30 pm<br />
What’s an<br />
E-Friday Folder?<br />
The EFF provides CB families<br />
with access to information<br />
from local non-profit groups<br />
that have events <strong>and</strong> programs<br />
of interest to students <strong>and</strong><br />
families. Updates are posted on<br />
the 15th & 30th of each month.<br />
Not receiving e-mail reminders<br />
from the district? To add or<br />
change your e-mail address in<br />
the <strong>Parent</strong> Portal:<br />
• Log into the portal<br />
• Select “Change Account Info” near the<br />
bottom of the grey bar on the left<br />
• Update your e-mail address in the<br />
correct block<br />
• Click save
November <strong>2010</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6<br />
7 8 9 10 11 12 13<br />
14 15 16 17 18 19 20<br />
21 22 23 24 25 26 27<br />
28 29 30<br />
January <strong>2011</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1<br />
2 3 4 5 6 7 8<br />
9 10 11 12 13 14 15<br />
16 17 18 19 20 21 22<br />
23 24 25 26 27 28 29<br />
30 31<br />
December <strong>2010</strong><br />
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong><br />
Community <strong>School</strong><br />
• Classroom Drivers Education<br />
at all three high schools.<br />
• SAT prep through Kaplan <strong>and</strong><br />
Princeton Review at the high<br />
schools.<br />
• Babysitting Classes at<br />
selected elementary schools.<br />
Hanukkah begins at<br />
sundown<br />
Butler Picture Retake Day<br />
Titus Secret Shop<br />
1<br />
Hanukkah thru 12/9<br />
CB West Winter B<strong>and</strong> Concert,<br />
7:30 pm<br />
2<br />
3<br />
Butler Secret Shoppe, 5:00 pm<br />
Linden Holiday Shoppe, 4:00 pm<br />
Pine Run Holiday Shop til you Drop<br />
Lenape Holiday Dance, 7:30 pm<br />
CB South Blood Drive, 7:30 am<br />
4<br />
Cold Spring Holiday Shop<br />
Linden Holiday Shoppe, 10:00 am<br />
5 6<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board<br />
Reorganization Meeting <strong>and</strong><br />
Business Meeting,<br />
Ed. Services Center, 7:30 pm<br />
7<br />
Tamanend Winter Concert, 7:30 pm<br />
8<br />
Kutz HSA Mtg, 9:15 am<br />
Lenape Choral Concert, 7:00 pm<br />
Tamanend Winter Concert, 7:30 pm<br />
CB East B<strong>and</strong> Concert, 7:30 pm<br />
9<br />
Holicong Music Concert, 7:30 pm<br />
CB South Winter Choir Concert,<br />
7:00 pm<br />
10<br />
Tohickon Winter Dance, 7:30 pm<br />
11<br />
Tohickon Winter Choral Concert,<br />
7:30 pm
12 13<br />
Tohickon Winter Instrumental<br />
Concert, 7:30 pm<br />
Unami Winter Concert, 7:00 pm<br />
14<br />
Holicong Music Concert, 7:30 pm<br />
Lenape Instrumental Concert,<br />
7:00 pm<br />
Unami Winter Concert, 7:00 pm<br />
15<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
Secondary Interim Progress<br />
Reports available via<br />
<strong>Parent</strong> Portal<br />
CB East Winter Choral Concert,<br />
7:30 pm<br />
CB South Winter B<strong>and</strong> Concert,<br />
7:00 pm<br />
16<br />
Grovel<strong>and</strong> Gift Giving Project<br />
Holicong Music Concert, 7:30 pm<br />
Tamanend <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Unami Winter Concert, 7:00 pm<br />
CB West Winter Choir Concert,<br />
7:30 pm<br />
17<br />
Tamanend Holiday Dance, 7:30 pm<br />
18<br />
19 20<br />
Bridge Valley Holiday Concert,<br />
7 pm<br />
Butler PTO Mtg, 9:15 am<br />
Cold Spring Winter Concert (Tentative)<br />
21<br />
Titus Spotlight on the Arts,<br />
Gr. 1 & 2, 7:00 pm<br />
Holicong/East Orchestra Concert,<br />
7:30 pm<br />
22<br />
Pine Run Holiday Sing<br />
Titus Sing Along, 9:00 am<br />
Holicong/East Orchestra Concert,<br />
7:30 pm<br />
23<br />
Bridge Valley Holiday Sing, 9 am<br />
Grovel<strong>and</strong> Holiday Sing<br />
24<br />
Christmas Eve<br />
<strong>School</strong> Holiday<br />
Winter Recess thru January 2<br />
Christmas<br />
<strong>School</strong> Holiday<br />
25<br />
26<br />
Kwanzaa thru January 1<br />
27<br />
<strong>School</strong> Holiday<br />
Winter Recess thru January 2<br />
28<br />
<strong>School</strong> Holiday<br />
Winter Recess thru January 2<br />
29<br />
<strong>School</strong> Holiday<br />
Winter Recess thru January 2<br />
30<br />
<strong>School</strong> Holiday<br />
Winter Recess thru January 2<br />
31<br />
<strong>School</strong> Holiday<br />
Winter Recess thru January 2<br />
# 36 PEACEFUL CONFLICT<br />
RESOLUTION<br />
Young person seeks to resolve<br />
confl icts peacefully.
February <strong>2011</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5<br />
6 7 8 9 10 11 12<br />
13 14 15 16 17 18 19<br />
20 21 22 23 24 25 26<br />
27 28<br />
January <strong>2011</strong><br />
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />
The <strong>2011</strong>-2012 one-page<br />
district calendar will be<br />
available this month. Look<br />
for it on the district website<br />
or in your child’s backpack.<br />
The <strong>2011</strong>-2012 school year will begin<br />
before Labor Day.<br />
December <strong>2010</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4<br />
5 6 7 8 9 10 11<br />
12 13 14 15 16 17 18<br />
19 20 21 22 23 24 25<br />
26 27 28 29 30 31<br />
Check CBTV for inclement weather<br />
information. CBTV is found on<br />
Comcast channel 28 <strong>and</strong> Verizon<br />
channel 40.<br />
Registration for the <strong>2011</strong>-2012<br />
school year for ALL new students<br />
begins on February 1, <strong>2011</strong> in<br />
<strong>Central</strong> Registration.<br />
New Year’s Day<br />
Winter Recess thru January 2<br />
1<br />
2 3<br />
<strong>School</strong> Resumes<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
4 5<br />
Tohickon Gr. 9 Program Planning<br />
Mtg for <strong>Parent</strong>s, 7:00 pm<br />
6<br />
Jamison <strong>Parent</strong> Advisory, 7:00 pm<br />
Tamanend Gr. 9 Program Planning<br />
Mtg for <strong>Parent</strong>s, 6:00 pm<br />
Butler Bingo Night, 7:00 pm<br />
7<br />
8
9 10<br />
Butler PTO Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
CB West Music Curriculum<br />
Concert, 7:30 pm<br />
11<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Meeting,<br />
Ed. Services Center, 7:30 pm<br />
Linden HSA Mtg, 7:30 pm<br />
Tohickon Gr. 7 IPA Concert,<br />
7:30 pm<br />
12<br />
Cold Spring HSA Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
Mill Creek Speaker Series, 7:00 pm<br />
Warwick PTO Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
9th Grade Curriculum Fair at<br />
each high school for all three high<br />
schools<br />
13<br />
Buckingham PTO Mtg, 9:30 am<br />
Jamison HSA Mtg, 9:15 am<br />
Titus VIP Day<br />
14<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
Bridge Valley Family Fun Night<br />
Linden Bingo Night<br />
15<br />
Butler Sports Night, Gr. 4-6,<br />
7:00 pm<br />
16 17<br />
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day<br />
<strong>School</strong> Holiday<br />
18<br />
Warwick Art Goes To <strong>School</strong><br />
thru 1/20<br />
19<br />
Lenape Gr. 7 Concert, 7:00 pm<br />
20<br />
Holicong <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Lenape <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Tamanend <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Tohickon <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Unami <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
21<br />
Early Dismissal<br />
No PM Kindergarten<br />
End of 2nd Marking Period<br />
Staff Development<br />
22<br />
SAT Reasoning & Subject Tests<br />
at CB East for all three high<br />
schools, 8:00 am<br />
Holicong VH-1 Save the Music<br />
Concert, 2:00 pm<br />
Titus Gr. K-3 Dance, 7:00 pm<br />
Holicong VH-1 Save the Music<br />
Concert, 7:30 pm<br />
23<br />
30<br />
24<br />
No <strong>School</strong> for Students<br />
Staff Development Day<br />
E-Friday Folder Update31<br />
25<br />
No <strong>School</strong> for Students<br />
Staff Development Day<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Meeting,<br />
Ed. Services Center, 7:30 pm<br />
26<br />
CB East <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
CB South <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
CB West <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
27<br />
Cold Spring Winter Event<br />
28<br />
Unami Winter Dance, 7:30 pm<br />
29<br />
# 9 SERVICE TO OTHERS<br />
Young person values service to<br />
others, in their family, school, or<br />
community.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />
2nd Semester<br />
Back-to-<strong>School</strong> Nights<br />
are February 3rd for<br />
high school parents.<br />
1<br />
Report Cards Distributed<br />
CB South String Festival, 7:00 pm<br />
January <strong>2011</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1<br />
2 3 4 5 6 7 8<br />
9 10 11 12 13 14 15<br />
16 17 18 19 20 21 22<br />
23 24 25 26 27 28 29<br />
30 31<br />
2 3<br />
CB East Back-to-<strong>School</strong> Night,<br />
7:00 pm<br />
CB South Back-to-<strong>School</strong> Night,<br />
7:30 pm<br />
CB West Back-to-<strong>School</strong> Night,<br />
7:00 pm<br />
February <strong>2011</strong><br />
4<br />
Lenape Valentine’s Dance, 7:30 pm<br />
CB West Jazz B<strong>and</strong> Concert,<br />
7:30 pm<br />
March <strong>2011</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5<br />
6 7 8 9 10 11 12<br />
13 14 15 16 17 18 19<br />
20 21 22 23 24 25 26<br />
27 28 29 30 31<br />
5<br />
6 7 8<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Meeting,<br />
Ed. Services Center, 7:30 pm<br />
Titus Lafferty Test Drive thru 2/10<br />
CB West String Festival, 7:30 pm<br />
Kutz HSA Mtg, 9:15 am<br />
Warwick PTO Mtg, 9:30 am<br />
9<br />
10 11<br />
Butler Father/Daughter Dance,<br />
7:00 pm<br />
Linden Game Night<br />
Holicong Valentine’s Dance,<br />
7:30 pm<br />
Tamanend Valentine’s Dance,<br />
7:30 pm<br />
Tohickon Valentine’s Dance,<br />
7:30 pm<br />
12<br />
CB West SGO Winter Dance,<br />
7:00 pm
13 14<br />
Butler PTO Mtg, 9:15 am<br />
Pine Run Art Goes to <strong>School</strong><br />
thru 2/18<br />
15<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
16 17<br />
Grovel<strong>and</strong> Celebration of the Arts,<br />
Gr. 3 & 6<br />
Holicong <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Lenape <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Tamanend <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Tohickon <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Unami <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
18<br />
Grovel<strong>and</strong> Bus Driver Appreciation<br />
Day<br />
19<br />
20 21<br />
Presidents’ Day<br />
<strong>School</strong> Holiday<br />
22<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Meeting,<br />
Ed. Services Center, 7:30 pm<br />
Titus Spotlight on the Arts, Gr. 3,<br />
7:00 pm<br />
23<br />
CB South Small Ensemble B<strong>and</strong><br />
Concert, 7:00 pm<br />
CB West <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
24<br />
Gayman HSA Mtg, 7:30 pm<br />
Pine Run Kindergarten Family<br />
Literacy Fun Night<br />
25<br />
Titus Bingo Night, 7:00 pm<br />
26<br />
Tamanend’s Kelly Ann Dolan<br />
Memorial Fund Basketball<br />
Tournament<br />
# 38 SELF ESTEEM<br />
Young person demonstrates a<br />
confi dence that promotes positive<br />
behaviors & relationships.<br />
27 28<br />
Pine Run March Into Spring<br />
thru 3/25<br />
There are three PSSA<br />
testing windows throughout<br />
March <strong>and</strong> April.<br />
Please review the schedule<br />
carefully for your student.<br />
Have a big stack of leftover<br />
holiday catalogues? Don’t forget<br />
about our Abitibi paper recycling<br />
bins. You can drop off all types of<br />
paper except phone books.<br />
Student groups earn money for<br />
each ton of paper recycled.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />
Requests for<br />
alternative bus stops<br />
for next school year are<br />
due by May 1.<br />
See page 36.<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
Read Across Titus Day<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong> Orientation<br />
for Gr. 6 parents, at all five<br />
middle schools, 7:00 pm<br />
1<br />
2<br />
Pine Run HSA Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
CB East B<strong>and</strong> Concert, 7:30 pm<br />
February <strong>2011</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5<br />
6 7 8 9 10 11 12<br />
13 14 15 16 17 18 19<br />
20 21 22 23 24 25 26<br />
27 28<br />
3<br />
Secondary Interim Progress<br />
Reports available via<br />
<strong>Parent</strong> Portal<br />
Buckingham PTO Mtg. 9:30 am<br />
Jamison <strong>Parent</strong> Advisory, 7:00 pm<br />
Pine Run Gr. 5 Family Fun Night<br />
Tohickon Spring Musical,7:30 pm<br />
March <strong>2011</strong><br />
4<br />
Titus Science Fun Day<br />
Tohickon Spring Musical, 7:30 pm<br />
April <strong>2011</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2<br />
3 4 5 6 7 8 9<br />
10 11 12 13 14 15 16<br />
17 18 19 20 21 22 23<br />
24 25 26 27 28 29 30<br />
5<br />
Tohickon Spring Musical, 7:30 pm<br />
6 7 8<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Meeting,<br />
Ed. Services Center, 7:30 pm<br />
Linden HSA Mtg, 7:30 pm<br />
Titus Spotlight on the Arts,<br />
Gr. 5, 7:00 pm<br />
CB South/CB West Orchestra<br />
Recital, 7:00 pm<br />
9<br />
Mill Creek Speaker Series, 9:00 am<br />
Warwick PTO Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
10<br />
Cold Spring Spring Bingo<br />
Grovel<strong>and</strong> Celebration of the Arts,<br />
Gr. 2 & 4<br />
Jamison HSA Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
Holicong Musical, 7:00 pm<br />
Lenape Spring Musical, 7:00 pm<br />
11<br />
Holicong Musical, 7:00 pm<br />
Lenape Spring Musical, 7:00 pm<br />
Tamanend Spring Musical, 7:30 pm<br />
12<br />
Holicong Musical, 2:00 & 7:00 pm<br />
Lenape Spring Musical, 7:00 pm<br />
Tamanend Spring Musical, 7:30 pm<br />
SAT Reasoning & Subject Tests<br />
at CB East & CB South for all three<br />
high schools, 8:00 am<br />
CB South Jazz Show
What’s a testing<br />
window?<br />
This means the<br />
PSSA will be<br />
administered to<br />
your child at some<br />
point during this<br />
time frame. Exact<br />
days are specified<br />
by each school.<br />
13 14<br />
PSSA Rdg & Math Test Window<br />
Gr. 3 - 8 & 11 thru 3/25<br />
20 21<br />
Butler PTO Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
15<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
PSSA Testing Window<br />
22<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Meeting,<br />
Ed. Services Center, 7:30 pm<br />
<strong>District</strong> College Fair at CB South for<br />
all three high schools, 7:00 pm<br />
16<br />
Cold Spring HSA Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
PSSA Testing Window<br />
23<br />
CB East <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
CB East Patriot Players Spring<br />
Musical for Gold Card Members,<br />
3:30 pm<br />
CB South <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
CB West <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
17<br />
Holicong <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Lenape <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Tamanend <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Tohickon <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Unami <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
PSSA Testing Window<br />
24<br />
Lenape NJHS Induction, 7:00 pm<br />
18<br />
Titus Father Daughter Dance,<br />
7:00 pm<br />
Unami Spring Activity<br />
PSSA Testing Window<br />
25<br />
Butler Book Fair thru 3/29<br />
Butler Bingo & Book Fair, 7:00 pm<br />
Tamanend Jazz Festival, 7:00 pm<br />
Tohickon Dance, 7:30 pm<br />
CB East Patriot Players Spring<br />
Musical, 7:30 pm<br />
19<br />
26<br />
Grovel<strong>and</strong> Great Grizzly 5K Race<br />
CB East Patriot Players Spring<br />
Musical, 7:30 pm<br />
CB West Junior Prom, 7:00 pm<br />
PSSA Testing Window<br />
PSSA Testing Window<br />
PSSA Testing Window<br />
PSSA Testing Window<br />
PSSA Testing Window<br />
27<br />
CB East Patriot Players Spring<br />
Musical, 2:00 pm<br />
28 29<br />
30<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
Tohickon NJHS Induction, 7:30 pm<br />
31<br />
Pine Run Gr. 2 Family Fun Night<br />
Unami NJHS Induction, 7:00 pm<br />
CB South Titan Thespians present<br />
“The Wedding Singer,” 7:30 pm<br />
# 39 SENSE OF PURPOSE<br />
Young person reports or demonstrates<br />
that his/her life has a purpose.<br />
PSSA Writing Test Window<br />
Gr. 5, 8, & 11 - thru 4/1<br />
PSSA Testing Window<br />
PSSA Testing Window<br />
PSSA Testing Window
March <strong>2011</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5<br />
6 7 8 9 10 11 12<br />
13 14 15 16 17 18 19<br />
20 21 22 23 24 25 26<br />
27 28 29 30 31<br />
May <strong>2011</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7<br />
8 9 10 11 12 13 14<br />
15 16 17 18 19 20 21<br />
22 23 24 25 26 27 28<br />
29 30 31<br />
April <strong>2011</strong><br />
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />
Physicals for students<br />
interested in participating in<br />
sports for the <strong>2011</strong>-2012<br />
school year must be dated<br />
after June 1, <strong>2011</strong> by<br />
your physician.<br />
1<br />
Early Dismissal<br />
No AM Kindergarten<br />
PM attends in the morning<br />
End of 3rd Marking Period<br />
Staff Development Afternoon<br />
CB South Titan Thespians present<br />
“The Wedding Singer,” 7:30 pm<br />
CB West Harlequin Club’s Spring<br />
Musical, 7:30 pm<br />
2<br />
Butler Spring Fair & Used Book<br />
Sale<br />
CB South Titan Thespians present<br />
“The Wedding Singer,” 7:30 pm<br />
CB West Harlequin Club’s Spring<br />
Musical, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm<br />
PSSA Testing Window<br />
3<br />
CB West Harlequin Club’s Spring<br />
Musical, 3:00 pm<br />
4 5 6<br />
Warwick PTO Mtg, 9:30 am<br />
Titus Spotlight on the Arts,<br />
Gr. 6, 7:00 pm<br />
7<br />
Holicong Dance, 7:30 pm<br />
8<br />
9<br />
ACT Test at CB South for all three<br />
high <strong>School</strong>s, 8:00 am<br />
CB East Junior Prom, 7:00 pm<br />
PSSA Science Test Window<br />
Gr. 4, 8, & 11 - thru 4/8 PSSA Testing Window PSSA Testing Window PSSA Testing Window PSSA Testing Window
10 11 12<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Meeting,<br />
Ed. Services Center, 7:30 pm<br />
Report Cards Distributed<br />
Elementary Reading Olympics,<br />
4:00 pm<br />
13<br />
Kutz HSA Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
14<br />
Grovel<strong>and</strong> Celebration of the Arts,<br />
Gr. 1 & 5<br />
Jamison HSA Mtg, 9:15 am<br />
CB West World Language Honor<br />
Society Induction, 7:00 pm<br />
15<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
Butler Lip Sync, 7:00 pm<br />
Lenape Spring Dance, 7:30 pm<br />
Mr. East Contest, 7:00 pm<br />
Mr. South Contest, 7:00 pm<br />
16<br />
17 18<br />
No Kindergarten;<br />
Additional kindergarten<br />
parent conferences<br />
Butler PTO Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
19<br />
No Kindergarten;<br />
Additional kindergarten<br />
parent conferences<br />
CB South World Language Honor<br />
Society Induction, 7:00 pm<br />
20<br />
No <strong>School</strong> for Students<br />
except for students giving<br />
exhibitions<br />
Staff Development<br />
Elementary & Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
Conferences<br />
High <strong>School</strong> Student Exhibitions<br />
21<br />
No <strong>School</strong> for Students<br />
except for students giving<br />
exhibitions<br />
Staff Development<br />
Elementary Conferences<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong> Student Exhibitions<br />
Good Friday<br />
<strong>School</strong> Holiday<br />
22<br />
23<br />
Easter<br />
24<br />
25<br />
Kutz Spring Book Fair thru 4/29<br />
26<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Meeting,<br />
Ed. Services Center, 7:30 pm<br />
CB East World Language Honor<br />
Society Induction, 6:00 pm<br />
27<br />
Administrative<br />
Professional’s Day<br />
Titus HSA Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
Holicong NJHS Induction, 7:00 pm<br />
CB West <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
28<br />
Bridge Valley Gr. 6 to Bridge<br />
Bridge Valley Gr. 4 Recorder<br />
Concert, 6:30 pm<br />
Holicong <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Lenape <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Tamanend <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Tohickon <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Unami <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
29<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
Tamanend Spring Dance, 7:30 pm<br />
30<br />
Butler Sports Night, Gr. 4-6,<br />
7:00 pm<br />
# 25 READING FOR PLEASURE<br />
Young person reads for pleassure<br />
most days of the week.
April <strong>2011</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2<br />
3 4 5 6 7 8 9<br />
10 11 12 13 14 15 16<br />
17 18 19 20 21 22 23<br />
24 25 26 27 28 29 30<br />
June <strong>2011</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4<br />
5 6 7 8 9 10 11<br />
12 13 14 15 16 17 18<br />
19 20 21 22 23 24 25<br />
26 27 28 29 30<br />
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />
1 2<br />
Mill Creek Book Fair thru 5/4<br />
Tamanend Spring Arts & Music<br />
Festival, 7:30 pm<br />
3<br />
National Teachers Day<br />
Br. Valley Jump Rope for Heart Day<br />
Bridge Valley Family Fit Fest,<br />
6:30 pm<br />
Tamanend Spring Arts & Music<br />
Festival, 7:30 pm<br />
Pine Run HSA Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
Titus Spotlight on the Arts,<br />
Gr. 4, 7:00 pm<br />
CB East Spring B<strong>and</strong> Concert,<br />
7:30 pm<br />
4<br />
5<br />
Gayman HSA Mtg, 7:30 pm<br />
Jamison <strong>Parent</strong> Advisory, 7:00 pm<br />
Holicong Music Concert, 7:30 pm<br />
CB South Spring B<strong>and</strong> Concert,<br />
7:00 pm<br />
CB West Spring B<strong>and</strong> Concert,<br />
7:30 pm<br />
May <strong>2011</strong><br />
6<br />
Butler Family Programming Event<br />
Jamison Science Fun Day<br />
Unami Freshman Carnival<br />
CB East Phantasmagoria<br />
Coffeehouse, 7:30 pm<br />
CB West Senior Prom, 7:00 pm<br />
7<br />
SAT Reasoning & Subject Tests<br />
at CB East & CB South for all three<br />
high schools, 8:00 am<br />
CB South Junior Prom, 7:00 pm<br />
8 9<br />
CB West Art Show, 6:00 pm<br />
CB West Music Curriculum<br />
Concert, 7:30 pm<br />
10<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Meeting,<br />
Ed. Services Center, 7:30 pm<br />
Linden HSA Mtg, 7:30 pm<br />
Titus Kindergarten Friendship<br />
Night, 6:00 pm<br />
Holicong Music Concert, 7:30 pm<br />
Lenape Choral Concert, 7:00 pm<br />
Tohickon Spring Choral Concert &<br />
Arts Festival, 7:30 pm<br />
Unami Spring Arts & Music<br />
Festival, 7:00 pm<br />
CB West Art Show, 8 am & 6:00 pm<br />
11<br />
National <strong>School</strong> Nurses Day<br />
Kutz HSA Mtg, 9:15 am<br />
Mill Creek Speaker Series, 7:00 pm<br />
Warwick PTO Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
Tamanend Gr. 6 Orientation<br />
Tohickon Gr. 6 Orientation<br />
Unami Spring Arts & Music<br />
Festival, 7:00 pm<br />
CB East Spring Choral Concert,<br />
7:30 pm<br />
CB West Art Show, 8 am & 6:00 pm<br />
12<br />
Secondary Interim Progress<br />
Reports available via<br />
<strong>Parent</strong> Portal<br />
Buckingham PTO Mtg. 7:00 pm<br />
Jamison HSA Mtg, 9:15 am<br />
Holicong Music Concert, 7:30 pm<br />
Tohickon Spring Instrumental<br />
Concert & Arts Festival, 7:30 pm<br />
Unami Spring Arts & Music<br />
Festival, 7:00 pm<br />
CB South Variety Show, 7:00 pm<br />
CB West Art Show, 8 am & 6:00 pm<br />
13<br />
Grovel<strong>and</strong> Race for Education<br />
Tohickon Dance, 7:30 pm<br />
CB East Senior Prom, 7:00 pm<br />
CB West Art Show, 8:00 am<br />
14
15<br />
Mill Creek Magic Miles 5K, 9:00 am<br />
16<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
Bridge Valley Spring Concert,<br />
7:00 pm<br />
Butler PTO Mtg, 9:15 am<br />
17<br />
Lenape Instrumental Concert,<br />
7:00 pm<br />
18<br />
National <strong>School</strong> Nurse Day<br />
Cold Spring HSA Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
Holicong Spring Arts Festival,<br />
5:00 pm<br />
Holicong Orchestra Concert,<br />
7:00 pm<br />
Lenape Instrumental Concert,<br />
7:00 pm<br />
CB East Summa Cum Laude<br />
Dinner, 5:30 pm<br />
CB South Summa Cum Laude<br />
Dinner, 6:00 pm<br />
CB West Summa Cum Laude<br />
Dinner, 6:30 pm<br />
19<br />
Cold Spring End of Year Event<br />
Doyle HSA Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
Lenape <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Tohickon <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
Unami <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
CB South Spring Choir Concert,<br />
7:00 pm<br />
Work Based Learning Employer<br />
Appreciation Evening held at CB<br />
West for all three high schools,<br />
7:00 pm<br />
20<br />
CB <strong>District</strong> Art Show held at<br />
Mill Creek thru 5/22<br />
Grovel<strong>and</strong> Field Day<br />
Titus Volunteer Tea, 8:45 am<br />
CB East Patriot Players<br />
Talent Show, 7:30 pm<br />
CB South Senior Prom, 7:00 pm<br />
Mr. West Contest, 7:00 pm<br />
21<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong> Relay for Life<br />
for registered middle school<br />
students & chaperones,<br />
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm<br />
Linden Spring Fair<br />
Pine Run Spring Fair, 10:00 am<br />
22 23<br />
Pine Run New Kindergarten <strong>Parent</strong><br />
Orientation, 6:30 pm<br />
Tamanend Principal’s Awards<br />
Assembly, 7:00 pm<br />
Unami Poetry Night<br />
24<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Meeting,<br />
Ed. Services Center, 7:30 pm<br />
Bridge Valley Gr. 1 Play<br />
Titus B<strong>and</strong> & Orchestra Concerts,<br />
Gr. 5 & 6, 7:00 pm<br />
CB South Art Show, Opening<br />
Reception, 6:00 pm<br />
CB West Spring Orchestra Concert,<br />
7:30 pm<br />
25<br />
Bridge Valley Gr. 1 Play<br />
Tohickon Principal’s Awards,<br />
7:00 pm<br />
CB East <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
CB East Spring Orchestra Concert,<br />
7:30 pm<br />
CB South <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
CB South Art Show, 6:00 pm<br />
CB West <strong>Parent</strong> Council, 9:00 am<br />
26<br />
Bridge Valley Tug of War<br />
CB South Art Show, 6:00 pm<br />
CB South Spring Orchestra<br />
Concert, 7:00 pm<br />
CB West Spring Choir Concert,<br />
7:30 pm<br />
27<br />
Bridge Valley Field Day<br />
Titus Field Day<br />
28<br />
29 30<br />
Memorial Day<br />
<strong>School</strong> Holiday<br />
31<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
Mill Creek Tug of War<br />
Pine Run Book Fair thru 6/3<br />
Pine Run Book Breakfast thru 6/2<br />
Planning for<br />
Summer?<br />
Check E-Friday<br />
Folder . . .<br />
for a long list of<br />
summer camps.<br />
# 30 RESPONSIBILITY<br />
Young person accepts & takes<br />
personal responsibility for his/her<br />
behavior.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />
The <strong>2011</strong>-2012<br />
school year will<br />
begin BEFORE<br />
Labor Day.<br />
1<br />
Mill Creek Field Day<br />
Pine Run HSA Dinner Mtg<br />
Titus Talent Show, 1:45 & 7:00 pm<br />
Unami Academic Recognition<br />
Night, 7:00 pm<br />
May <strong>2011</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7<br />
8 9 10 11 12 13 14<br />
15 16 17 18 19 20 21<br />
22 23 24 25 26 27 28<br />
29 30 31<br />
2<br />
CB East Awards Night, 7:00 pm<br />
CB South Awards Night, 7:00 pm<br />
CB West Awards Night, 7:00 pm<br />
31<br />
June <strong>2011</strong><br />
3<br />
Mill Creek Gr. 6 Promotion at<br />
CB South, 7:00 pm<br />
Pine Run Field Day<br />
Holicong Freshman Day <strong>and</strong><br />
Dance, 7:30 pm<br />
Lenape Freshman Day <strong>and</strong><br />
Dance, 7:30 pm<br />
Tamanend Freshman Day <strong>and</strong><br />
Dance<br />
Tohickon Freshman Dance,<br />
8:00 pm<br />
Unami Freshman Day<br />
CB South Blood Drive, 7:30 am<br />
July <strong>2011</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2<br />
3 4 5 6 7 8 9<br />
10 11 12 13 14 15 16<br />
17 18 19 20 21 22 23<br />
24 25 26 27 28 29 30<br />
4<br />
SAT Reasoning & Subject Tests<br />
at CB East for all three high<br />
schools, 8:00 am<br />
5 6<br />
Butler PTO Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
Grovel<strong>and</strong> Move-up Day<br />
Grovel<strong>and</strong> Community Picnic<br />
Pine Run Gr. 6 Promotion<br />
Titus Kindergarten Orientation<br />
Titus Move Up Day<br />
7<br />
Bridge Valley Gr. 6 Promotion,<br />
6:30 pm<br />
8<br />
Bridge Valley Move-Up Day<br />
Kutz HSA Dinner Mtg, 7:00 pm<br />
Mill Creek Move-Up Day<br />
Titus Kindergarten Picnic<br />
Tamanend Talent Show<br />
Tohickon Freshman Day<br />
9<br />
Bridge Valley Gr. 6 EOY Trip<br />
Grovel<strong>and</strong> Gr. 6 Promotion<br />
Mill Creek Gr. 5 & 6 Awards<br />
Assembly<br />
Lenape Freshman Promotion<br />
Night, 7:00 pm<br />
10<br />
Early Dismissal<br />
No AM Kindergarten<br />
PM attends in the morning<br />
End of 4th Marking Period<br />
11
12 13 14<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Meeting,<br />
Ed. Services Center, 7:30 pm<br />
15<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
16<br />
Report Cards Distributed<br />
17 18<br />
19 20 21 22 23 24 25<br />
26 27 28<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Meeting,<br />
Ed. Services Center, 7:30 pm<br />
29 30<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
The <strong>2011</strong>-2012<br />
multi-page calendar<br />
will be available<br />
online around<br />
August 1st.
June <strong>2011</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4<br />
5 6 7 8 9 10 11<br />
12 13 14 15 16 17 18<br />
19 20 21 22 23 24 25<br />
26 27 28 29 30<br />
August <strong>2011</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6<br />
7 8 9 10 11 12 13<br />
14 15 16 17 18 19 20<br />
21 22 23 24 25 26 27<br />
28 29 30 31<br />
July <strong>2011</strong><br />
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />
MBIT Consortium<br />
Summer <strong>School</strong>,<br />
July 5 - July 29, <strong>2010</strong><br />
for enrichment <strong>and</strong><br />
remedial courses.<br />
1 2<br />
3 4<br />
Independence Day<br />
5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
16<br />
17 18 19 20 21 22 23<br />
24<br />
25 26<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Meeting,<br />
Ed. Services Center, 7:30 pm<br />
27 28 29<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
30<br />
31
July <strong>2011</strong><br />
September <strong>2011</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2<br />
1 2 3<br />
3 4 5 6 7 8 9<br />
4 5 6 7 8 9 10<br />
10 11 12 13 14 15 16<br />
11 12 13 14 15 16 17<br />
17 18 19 20 21 22 23<br />
18 19 20 21 22 23 24<br />
24 25 26 27 28 29 30<br />
25 26 27 28 29 30<br />
31<br />
August <strong>2011</strong><br />
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />
The<br />
<strong>2011</strong>-2012<br />
school year<br />
will begin<br />
BEFORE<br />
Labor Day.<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6<br />
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
16 17 18 19 20<br />
21 22 23<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Meeting,<br />
Ed. Services Center, 7:30 pm<br />
24 25 26 27<br />
28 29 30<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
31
August <strong>2011</strong><br />
October <strong>2011</strong><br />
S M<br />
1<br />
T<br />
2<br />
W<br />
3<br />
T<br />
4<br />
F<br />
5<br />
S<br />
6<br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1<br />
7 8 9 10 11 12 13<br />
2 3 4 5 6 7 8<br />
14 15 16 17 18 19 20<br />
9 10 11 12 13 14 15<br />
21 22 23 24 25 26 27<br />
16 17 18 19 20 21 22<br />
28 29 30 31<br />
23 24 25 26 27 28 29<br />
30 31<br />
Aug/September <strong>2011</strong><br />
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAYESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />
28 29 30 31 1 2 3<br />
4 5<br />
Labor Day<br />
<strong>School</strong> Holiday<br />
6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Meeting,<br />
Ed. Services Center, 7:30 pm<br />
14 15<br />
E-Friday Folder Update<br />
16 17<br />
18 19 20 21 22 23 24<br />
25 26 27<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Meeting,<br />
Ed. Services Center, 7:30 pm<br />
28 29 30<br />
E-Friday Folder Update
September <strong>2010</strong> Back-To-<strong>School</strong> Nights<br />
Barclay<br />
Sept. 2: Grade 4, 6:30 pm & Grade 2, 7:20 pm<br />
Sept. 7: Grades K & 3, 6:30 pm & Grade 1, 7:20 pm<br />
Sept. 13: Grade 6, 6:30 pm & Grade 5, 7:20 pm<br />
Sept. 29: PEN, 6:30 pm<br />
Grovel<strong>and</strong><br />
Sept. 7: Gr. K-AM, 6:15 pm; Special Speaker, 7:00 pm<br />
Gr. K-PM, 7:45 pm<br />
Sept. 13: Gr. 4, 6 pm; Gr. 5, 7 pm; Gr. 6, 8 pm<br />
Sept. 20: Gr. 1, 6 pm; Gr. 2, 7 pm; Gr. 3, 8 pm<br />
Warwick<br />
Aug. 31: Grades 5 & 6, 7 pm<br />
Sept. 2: Grades 3 & 4, 7 pm<br />
Sept. 7: Grades K, 1 & 2, 7 pm<br />
Bridge Valley<br />
Sept. 7: Gr. 4, 6:15 pm; Gr. 5, 7:00 pm; Gr. 6, 7:45 pm<br />
Sept.13: Gr. 1, 6:15 pm; Gr. 2, 7:00 pm; Gr. 3, 7:45 pm<br />
Sept. 21: Grade K & PEN 6:30 pm<br />
Buckingham<br />
Sept. 13: Grade K, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 14: Grades 1 & 2, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 20: Grades 3 & 4, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 22: Grades 5 & 6, 7:00 pm<br />
Butler<br />
Aug. 31: Grades K & 1, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 2: Grades 2 & 3, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 7: Grades 4 & 5, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 14: Grade 6, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 23: PEN, 7:00 pm<br />
Cold Spring<br />
Aug. 31: Grade 6, 6:00 pm & Grade 5, 7:15 pm<br />
Sept. 1: Grade 4, 6:00 pm & Grade 3, 7:15 pm<br />
Sept. 2: Grade 2, 6:00 pm & Grade 1, 7:15 pm<br />
Sept. 7: Gr. K-AM, 6:00 pm & Gr. K-PM, 6:50 pm<br />
Sept. 22: PEN, 6:30 pm<br />
Doyle<br />
Aug. 31: Grades 4, 5 & 6, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 1: Grades 1, 2 & 3, 7:00 pm<br />
Gayman<br />
Sept. 2: Grade 6, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 7: Grades 4 & 5, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 13: Grades 2 & 3, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 14: Grades K & 1, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 30: PEN, 7:00 pm<br />
Jamison<br />
Sept. 13: Grade 5, 6:30 pm & Grade 6, 7:30 pm<br />
Sept. 16: Grade 3, 6:30 pm & Grade 4, 7:30 pm<br />
Sept. 21: Grade 1, 6:30 pm & Grade 2, 7:30 pm<br />
Sept. 28: Grade K & PEN, 6:30 pm<br />
Kutz<br />
Sept. 1: Grades K-AM & 1, 6:00 pm<br />
Grades K-PM, 2 & 3, 7:30 pm<br />
Sept. 2: Grade 4, 6:00 pm<br />
Grade 5 & 6, 7:30 pm<br />
Linden<br />
Sept. 2: Grades K, 3 & 4, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 7: Grades 1, & 5, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 13: Grades 2 & 6, 7:00 pm<br />
Mill Creek<br />
Aug. 31: Grade K, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 1: Grade 2, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 2: Grades 3 & 6, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 7: Grade 1, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 14: Grades 4 & 5, 7:00 pm<br />
Pine Run<br />
Sept. 7: PEN, 6:30 pm, Grades 5 & 6, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 13: Grades 3 & 4, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 14: Grades K, 1 & 2, 7:00 pm<br />
Titus<br />
Aug. 31: Grades 5 & 6, times will vary<br />
Sept. 1: Grade K, 6:30 & 7:30 pm<br />
Sept. 2: Grades 1 & 2, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 7: Grades 3 & 4, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 28: PEN, 6:00 pm<br />
Holicong<br />
Sept. 15: Grade 7, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 16: Grades 8 & 9, 7:00 pm<br />
Lenape<br />
Sept. 16: Grades 7, 8, & 9, 6:45 pm<br />
Tamanend<br />
Sept. 14: Grade 7, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 15: Grade 8 & 9, 7:00 pm<br />
Tohickon<br />
Sept. 15: Grade 7, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 21: Grade 8, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept. 22: Grade 9, 7:00 pm<br />
Unami<br />
Sept.15: Grades 8 & 9, 7:00 pm<br />
Sept.16: Grade 7, 7:00 pm<br />
CB East<br />
Sept. 23: Grades 10 - 12, 7:00 pm<br />
CB South<br />
Sept. 23: Grades 10 - 12, 7:00 pm<br />
CB West<br />
Sept. 23: Grades 10 - 12, 7:00 pm<br />
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<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> <strong>Parent</strong> H<strong>and</strong>book at a Glance <strong>2010</strong>-<strong>2011</strong><br />
www.cbsd.org<br />
<strong>School</strong> Hours (Pg. 35) Buses (Pg. 36 & 37) Snow Make-Up Days/ Family Travel (Pg. 34)<br />
Graduation (Pg. 35)<br />
Elementary <strong>School</strong>s:<br />
“A” <strong>School</strong>s<br />
Bridge Valley, Cold Spring,<br />
Doyle,Gayman, Jamison, Mill Creek,<br />
Pine Run, <strong>and</strong> Titus<br />
Regular Hours: 8:35–3:15 p.m.<br />
Early Dismissal: 11:55 a.m.<br />
Kindergarten: 8:35–11:10 a.m.<br />
<strong>and</strong> 12:40–3:15 p.m.<br />
“B” <strong>School</strong>s<br />
Buckingham <strong>and</strong> Kutz<br />
Regular Hours: 8:50 a.m.–3:30 p.m.<br />
Early Dismissal: 12:10 p.m.<br />
Kindergarten: 8:50–11:25 a.m.<br />
<strong>and</strong> 12:55–3:30 p.m.<br />
“C” <strong>School</strong>s<br />
Barclay, Butler, Grovel<strong>and</strong>, Linden,<br />
<strong>and</strong> Warwick<br />
Regular Hours: 9:05 a.m.–3:45 p.m.<br />
Early Dismissal: 12:25 p.m.<br />
Kindergarten: 9:05–11:40 a.m.<br />
<strong>and</strong> 1:10–3:45 p.m.<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong>s:<br />
Regular Hours: 7:25 a.m.–2:30 p.m.<br />
Early Dismissal: 10:45 a.m.<br />
High <strong>School</strong>s:<br />
Regular Hours: 7:25 a.m.–2:30 p.m.<br />
Early Dismissal: 10:40 a.m.<br />
In the event that you experience a<br />
transportation emergency, such as<br />
a bus that is more than 30 minutes<br />
late, please call: 267-893-4000.<br />
Students may ride only the bus to<br />
which they have been assigned.<br />
<strong>School</strong> Closings (Pg. 35)<br />
The district announces weatherrelated<br />
school closings, late starts,<br />
<strong>and</strong> early dismissals through the<br />
following media:<br />
www.cbsd.org<br />
Newsline (267) 893-2000<br />
press 6<br />
CBTV Comcast Channel 28 <strong>and</strong><br />
Verizon Channel 40<br />
TV channels 3, 6, <strong>and</strong> 10<br />
KYW radio station 1060 AM<br />
CB’s school closing number is 755<br />
CB Community <strong>School</strong> number is<br />
779.<br />
Please do not call transportation<br />
Contact Information<br />
Emergency contact information is<br />
the district’s way of reaching parents<br />
in the event of an emergency.<br />
Please report phone number or<br />
mailing address changes to:<br />
<strong>Central</strong> registration: 267-893-2111<br />
or e-mail to:<br />
<strong>Central</strong>Registration@cbsd.org.<br />
Any snow make-up days required<br />
will take place following the last<br />
scheduled day of school.<br />
Graduations will take place on the<br />
last day of school. The official date<br />
<strong>and</strong> time will be announced in early<br />
April.<br />
Medications (Pg. 39)<br />
Students must register all<br />
medications brought to school with<br />
the school nurse. Please inform<br />
the school nurse of any changes in<br />
medications as soon as possible.<br />
Fever Free<br />
Children must be fever free for 24<br />
hours before returning to school<br />
after an illness.<br />
Testing<br />
State testing is m<strong>and</strong>atory. Please<br />
avoid absences during these times.<br />
(See calendar in October <strong>and</strong> April<br />
for exact dates. )<br />
Weapons (Pg. 39)<br />
The district will not tolerate any<br />
weapon in school, even when there<br />
is no actual or implied threat.<br />
Only two extended absences for<br />
family travel per school year will be<br />
excused <strong>and</strong> the total number of<br />
days missed must not exceed FIVE<br />
days.<br />
Alcohol or Drugs<br />
(Pg. 38)<br />
Use or possession of illegal drugs<br />
(including “look-alikes”) or alcohol is<br />
prohibited on school property or on<br />
school-sponsored trips.<br />
Any senior student who violates this<br />
policy during the fourth marking<br />
period, whether in school or on a<br />
school trip, will automatically be<br />
excluded from participation in<br />
graduation activities.<br />
My child’s school phone<br />
number(s):<br />
My child’s teacher’s<br />
name & number(s):<br />
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<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> <strong>Parent</strong> H<strong>and</strong>book <strong>2010</strong>-<strong>2011</strong><br />
This h<strong>and</strong>book has been designed to keep parents better informed about our school district. <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> sees parents as equal partners in education. Both partners share a<br />
responsibility for seeing that children achieve academically <strong>and</strong> grow up to be healthy, self-confi dent, responsible adults.<br />
<strong>Parent</strong>s depend on the school district to provide their children with competent instruction, appropriate materials <strong>and</strong> supplies, <strong>and</strong> the programs <strong>and</strong> services which will develop<br />
them academically, physically, socially, <strong>and</strong> emotionally. The school district depends on parents to provide their children with love, discipline, <strong>and</strong> a sense of self-esteem; to make sure<br />
that they come to school with adequate rest, proper nutrition, <strong>and</strong> in good health; <strong>and</strong> to show support for education <strong>and</strong> interest in school.<br />
The <strong>Parent</strong> H<strong>and</strong>book provides parents with some general facts about the district’s programs <strong>and</strong> services. It also offers some specific information about school<br />
rules <strong>and</strong> policies which pertain to every student, no matter which school the child attends. Most important of all, this h<strong>and</strong>book tells parents how they can help their<br />
children get the most from their education.<br />
The <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong>s will provide<br />
all students with<br />
the academic <strong>and</strong><br />
problem-solving<br />
skills essential for<br />
personal development,<br />
responsible citizenship,<br />
<strong>and</strong> life-long learning.<br />
Learning Goals<br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> expects students to<br />
acquire <strong>and</strong> demonstrate a broad base of<br />
knowledge <strong>and</strong> skills as a foundation for<br />
continued learning, as well as students who<br />
will be:<br />
• Complex thinkers who can reason,<br />
reflect, make decisions, <strong>and</strong> solve<br />
problems, supporting <strong>and</strong> defending<br />
their solutions.<br />
• Self-directed learners who can<br />
set <strong>and</strong> prioritize goals, monitor<br />
<strong>and</strong> evaluate progress, use<br />
information resources <strong>and</strong> emerging<br />
technologies, <strong>and</strong> adapt to change.<br />
• Effective <strong>and</strong> creative<br />
communicators who use a variety<br />
of skills to express concepts <strong>and</strong><br />
ideas.<br />
• Informed <strong>and</strong> responsible citizens<br />
who contribute to their community,<br />
their country, <strong>and</strong> their world.<br />
• Collaborative workers who can<br />
demonstrate cooperation <strong>and</strong><br />
leadership within groups to<br />
accomplish a common goal.<br />
• Quality producers whose work<br />
reflects high st<strong>and</strong>ards, originality,<br />
<strong>and</strong> unique abilities.<br />
Academic St<strong>and</strong>ards<br />
Clearly defined academic st<strong>and</strong>ards<br />
that are closely connected to instruction<br />
establish clear performance targets for<br />
what all students need to know <strong>and</strong> do.<br />
The state has established st<strong>and</strong>ards in a<br />
number of academic areas <strong>and</strong> currently<br />
tests st<strong>and</strong>ards in Mathematics, Reading,<br />
Writing, Speaking, Listening <strong>and</strong> Science<br />
through Math, Reading, Writing <strong>and</strong> Science<br />
PSSA testing. Students must demonstrate<br />
proficiency in all of these st<strong>and</strong>ards in order<br />
to graduate. For seniors whose PSSA<br />
scores are not high enough for proficiency,<br />
the district has alternative ways to verify<br />
proficiency through core assessments in the<br />
student’s academic portfolio.<br />
Courses of study are designed<br />
to conform with academic st<strong>and</strong>ards,<br />
remediation plans are in place for students<br />
who are not achieving the st<strong>and</strong>ards, <strong>and</strong><br />
report cards are based<br />
on st<strong>and</strong>ards.<br />
Equal Opportunity<br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> provides<br />
equal opportunities to all children in all of<br />
its educational programs <strong>and</strong> services. The<br />
district does not discriminate on the basis of<br />
race, color, gender, national origin, religion,<br />
age or disability in its programs or services,<br />
or in its hiring <strong>and</strong> employment practices.<br />
The district provides to eligible<br />
students with physical or mental<br />
disabilities, without cost to the student<br />
or family, the related aids, services, <strong>and</strong><br />
accommodations needed to afford the<br />
student equal opportunity to participate in<br />
<strong>and</strong> obtain the benefit of the school program<br />
<strong>and</strong> extracurricular activities without<br />
discrimination.<br />
Information regarding the rights<br />
of protected disabled students may be<br />
obtained from Mrs. Dale D. Scafuro,<br />
Director of Student Services, 16 Welden<br />
Drive, Doylestown, PA 18901, 267-893-<br />
2021. Mrs. Scafuro is the Chapter 15-<br />
504 ADA Coordinator, <strong>and</strong> the Title IX<br />
Coordinator for students. For other ADA<br />
information please contact Mr. Gilbert<br />
Martini, Director of Human Resources, 20<br />
Welden Drive, Doylestown, PA 18901, 267-<br />
893-2084. Open Records requests should<br />
be referred to Community Relations.<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Policies<br />
Each school library <strong>and</strong> the<br />
district Administrative Offices contain<br />
a copy of the <strong>School</strong> Board Policy<br />
Manual. Policies are also available<br />
online at www.cbsd.org. Policies cover<br />
students, staff, curriculum, instruction,<br />
graduation requirements, textbooks,<br />
facilities, finances, <strong>and</strong> many other<br />
areas. <strong>Parent</strong>s who have any question<br />
about district policies can examine the<br />
Policy Manual at the above locations.<br />
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Communications<br />
Good communication is essential<br />
if parents <strong>and</strong> school are to be<br />
equal partners in education. <strong>School</strong>s<br />
communicate with parents in a variety<br />
of ways: report cards, st<strong>and</strong>ardized test<br />
results, parent-teacher conferences,<br />
back-to-school nights, curriculum fairs,<br />
school publications, <strong>and</strong> the district<br />
website, www.cbsd.org. <strong>Parent</strong> input<br />
is equally valued. The following section<br />
will provide parents with details on<br />
ways they can learn more about their<br />
children’s education.<br />
Back-to-<strong>School</strong> Nights<br />
Each school holds a Backto-<strong>School</strong><br />
Night for parents at the<br />
beginning of the year so teachers can<br />
explain the academic program, answer<br />
questions about the curriculum, <strong>and</strong><br />
discuss what they expect from students.<br />
The three high schools also hold a<br />
second Back-to-<strong>School</strong> Night midyear<br />
to cover courses which begin second<br />
semester. September Back-to-<strong>School</strong><br />
Nights are listed on page 30.<br />
Building <strong>and</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />
Communications<br />
<strong>School</strong>s routinely send home<br />
announcements or school newsletters.<br />
<strong>School</strong> publications contain useful<br />
information about upcoming school<br />
programs, recent student achievements,<br />
test dates, <strong>and</strong> current<br />
school issues. The district also mails<br />
a community newsletter to every<br />
household periodically throughout<br />
the year.<br />
Directory Information <strong>and</strong><br />
Photographs<br />
The Student Records Policy allows<br />
the district through representational<br />
consent to release information about<br />
students which is “directory” in nature.<br />
Directory information contained in<br />
an education record of a student is<br />
information that would not generally<br />
be considered harmful or an invasion<br />
of privacy if disclosed. It includes,<br />
but is not limited to, such information<br />
as the student’s name, photograph,<br />
age, town, participation in offi cially<br />
recognized activities <strong>and</strong> sports, weight<br />
<strong>and</strong> height of members of athletic<br />
teams, dates of attendance, grade level,<br />
honors <strong>and</strong> awards received, the most<br />
recent previous educational agency or<br />
institution attended by that student, <strong>and</strong><br />
similar information.<br />
Information which is directory in<br />
nature may be released to the news<br />
media when it is in the best interest of<br />
the student. Typical examples would<br />
be a photo <strong>and</strong> names of the students<br />
participating in a program or classroom<br />
activity, or announcements of student<br />
achievements <strong>and</strong> honors. Directory<br />
information is also provided to military<br />
recruiters. If you do not wish to have<br />
directory information about your child<br />
released for any of the above uses,<br />
please inform your child’s principal in<br />
writing.<br />
<strong>Parent</strong>s of students involved in<br />
middle or high school sports should be<br />
aware that commercial photographers<br />
often attend sporting events. These<br />
photographers take photos of students,<br />
<strong>and</strong> may post them on a website where<br />
they are available for purchase. As<br />
sporting events are open to the public,<br />
the district is unable to control the use of<br />
these photos.<br />
Finally, the district also takes<br />
photos <strong>and</strong> video of students for district<br />
publications, the website, community<br />
displays <strong>and</strong> the district television<br />
station CBTV, which may or may not<br />
use the students’ names.<br />
(Identifi able photographs <strong>and</strong> last<br />
names of students are not used on<br />
the district website.) The photographs<br />
or video are not released to any other<br />
group <strong>and</strong> are not used for commercial<br />
purposes. If you do not wish to have<br />
the photograph, video or name of<br />
your child used in this way, please<br />
inform Community Relations, at<br />
20 Welden Drive in Doylestown.<br />
<strong>Parent</strong> Conferences<br />
Several calendar days are<br />
scheduled during the school year<br />
for parent conferences. Additional<br />
kindergarten conferences are held.<br />
Kindergartners will not attend school on<br />
these days. <strong>Parent</strong> conference days are<br />
used at the high schools for graduation<br />
project presentations, but parents can<br />
ask for a conference on other days if the<br />
need arises.<br />
<strong>Parent</strong> conferences are ideal times<br />
for parents to get specifi c information<br />
about their child’s progress in all<br />
areas—social <strong>and</strong> emotional as well<br />
as academic. Conferences are the<br />
most productive when parents come<br />
prepared with some specifi c questions<br />
to ask about their child’s academic<br />
progress <strong>and</strong> social adjustment. <strong>Parent</strong>s<br />
also have information which can help<br />
teachers underst<strong>and</strong> a child’s behavior<br />
<strong>and</strong> school performance.<br />
<strong>Parent</strong>s do not have to wait for<br />
scheduled conference days to talk with<br />
their child’s teacher or counselor but<br />
can call for an appointment whenever<br />
they feel the need. Phone conversations<br />
<strong>and</strong> notes can also help keep lines of<br />
communication open. Teachers e-mail<br />
addresses are posted on the district<br />
website at www.cbsd.org.<br />
<strong>Parent</strong> Involvement<br />
All schools have an active group of<br />
parents who meet monthly. Elementary<br />
schools each have a PTO or Home &<br />
<strong>School</strong> Association. Secondary schools<br />
have <strong>Parent</strong> Councils which meet<br />
monthly with the principal. All of these<br />
groups provide a forum for parents’<br />
concerns about the life of the school.<br />
Representatives from each school also<br />
meet monthly with the superintendent<br />
as a <strong>Parent</strong> Advisory Council. In<br />
addition, parents are routinely included<br />
on important district-wide committees<br />
<strong>and</strong> task forces.<br />
Every school has a core of<br />
dedicated <strong>and</strong> interested parents who<br />
wish to have a higher level of school<br />
involvement <strong>and</strong> volunteer for a variety<br />
of activities. <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> welcomes<br />
parents to be as active in school groups<br />
as they can <strong>and</strong> wish to be.<br />
<strong>Parent</strong> conferences, Back-to-<br />
<strong>School</strong> Nights, college information<br />
programs <strong>and</strong> school performances<br />
or athletic events where their children<br />
are participants should be a priority<br />
for parents. <strong>Parent</strong>al commitment to<br />
attend academic events sends a clear<br />
message to their children that education<br />
is important.<br />
Report Cards<br />
Report cards are issued four times<br />
each year, except for the third marking<br />
period when elementary parents review<br />
portfolios of their children’s work during<br />
parent-teacher conferences. Portfolio<br />
conferences provide an additional<br />
way for parents to see how well<br />
their students are meeting academic<br />
st<strong>and</strong>ards. Marking periods <strong>and</strong> the<br />
dates that report cards are issued are<br />
indicated on the calendar.<br />
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Report cards are sent home with<br />
students, except for the final secondary<br />
report card which is mailed home.<br />
Secondary schools also issue interim<br />
progress reports, at the mid-point of<br />
each marking period.<br />
When <strong>Parent</strong>s Have a Concern<br />
From time to time every parent<br />
has questions <strong>and</strong> special concerns.<br />
Like all organizations, schools have<br />
an orderly process for h<strong>and</strong>ling such<br />
matters so that parental concerns can<br />
be promptly <strong>and</strong> effi ciently addressed.<br />
The first person for parents to contact<br />
is the one who can answer a question,<br />
address a concern, or resolve a<br />
complaint most directly. <strong>Parent</strong>s with<br />
concerns about a child’s academic<br />
achievement or behavior in class,<br />
for example, should call their child’s<br />
teacher <strong>and</strong> make an appointment<br />
to discuss the matter. The school<br />
counselor may also be helpful.<br />
If the situation is not resolved,<br />
the next person to consult is the school<br />
principal. The principal is also the<br />
person to contact for a question or<br />
concern about a school policy. If an<br />
issue remains unresolved, parents can<br />
make an appointment to talk with the<br />
Assistant Superintendent for Elementary<br />
Education, the Assistant Superintendent<br />
of Secondary Education, or the<br />
Superintendent, but only after first<br />
talking with the principal.<br />
For transportation concerns about<br />
bus stops or routes, parents should<br />
contact the transportation department<br />
at (267) 893-4000. Concerns about<br />
student behavior on the bus should<br />
be addressed to the school principal,<br />
who will work with the transportation<br />
department to resolve the problem.<br />
General Information<br />
Attendance Requirements<br />
When children are absent from<br />
school, they must give their teacher<br />
or attendance offi ce a written note or<br />
excuse form which states the reason for<br />
absence <strong>and</strong> is signed by the parent.<br />
<strong>Parent</strong>s are legally responsible for<br />
seeing that their children attend school<br />
<strong>and</strong> they may be fi ned in district court if<br />
their children are illegally absent more<br />
than three days.<br />
Excused absences include illness,<br />
quarantine, death in the immediate<br />
family, inclement weather that would<br />
jeopardize the safety of the student,<br />
religious holidays, home emergencies<br />
directly related to the student, health<br />
care of the student or necessary<br />
college or job interviews which cannot<br />
be arranged outside of school hours,<br />
special tutorial work, <strong>and</strong> educational<br />
trips or family travel under the<br />
conditions outlined in the next section.<br />
Truancy, employment, oversleeping,<br />
missing the bus, baby-sitting, visiting<br />
relatives, working at home, hunting<br />
or fishing, staying home to do school<br />
work, <strong>and</strong> educational trips <strong>and</strong> family<br />
vacations which do not meet district<br />
criteria are all unexcused absences<br />
from school. Students without an<br />
excused absence are expected to make<br />
up both time <strong>and</strong> work missed.<br />
Certain diseases <strong>and</strong> conditions require<br />
exclusion from school for specifi ed<br />
periods of time. These include the<br />
st<strong>and</strong>ard childhood diseases, pinkeye,<br />
scarlet fever, ringworm, <strong>and</strong> head lice.<br />
<strong>Parent</strong>s should call the school nurse for<br />
more information if their child has one of<br />
these conditions.<br />
Beyond the requirements of law,<br />
parents should be aware that regular<br />
attendance in school has a direct<br />
relationship with children’s academic<br />
achievement. Some absences are<br />
unavoidable, <strong>and</strong> certainly children<br />
should not be sent to school when<br />
they are ill.<br />
Family Travel<br />
Children may also be excused<br />
from school for educational tours or<br />
trips, which are defi ned as non-school<br />
sponsored trips taken by the student<br />
without immediate family members in<br />
attendance. Requests for such trips<br />
must be sent by the parent in writing at<br />
least three days prior to the absence<br />
so that students can obtain work to<br />
keep current with class progress. The<br />
principal must review all such requests<br />
<strong>and</strong> will consider whether the trip is truly<br />
educational in nature <strong>and</strong> whether there<br />
is suffi cient reason for the trip to be<br />
scheduled during school hours. It is the<br />
student’s responsibility to see that all<br />
makeup work is obtained from teachers<br />
<strong>and</strong> completed.<br />
Families should do everything<br />
possible to schedule family vacations<br />
during the summer or on non-school<br />
days during the school year. Absences<br />
for family travel will be excused when<br />
the student would either be left alone or<br />
a non-family member would be required<br />
to supervise the student. <strong>Parent</strong>s must<br />
notify the principal in writing at least<br />
three days prior to the absence so<br />
that students can use the Approved<br />
Absence Request Form to obtain<br />
school work that will be missed. All<br />
work missed must be made up by the<br />
student. Only two extended absences<br />
for family travel per school year will<br />
be excused <strong>and</strong> the total number of<br />
days missed must not exceed five<br />
days. The principal must review all<br />
absences for family travel.<br />
Insurance Requirements<br />
Accident <strong>and</strong> dental insurance<br />
plans are available for students at<br />
the beginning of each school year.<br />
Enrollment is voluntary. The district<br />
does not provide insurance for<br />
secondary students who participate<br />
in interscholastic sports. In order to<br />
participate in a sport, parents must<br />
supply a signed waiver or proof of<br />
coverage under the family’s health<br />
insurance. Call the school for details.<br />
Please note that students’ property<br />
kept at school is not covered by district<br />
insurance.<br />
Performance Assessments<br />
Performance assessments<br />
- sometimes called authentic<br />
assessments - are one of the district’s<br />
most important evaluation tools.<br />
A performance assessment is a<br />
task designed to allow students to<br />
demonstrate what they know <strong>and</strong><br />
can do. <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> m<strong>and</strong>ates<br />
culminating performance assessments<br />
in Grades 3, 6, 9, <strong>and</strong> 12. Performance<br />
assessments are scored by a team of<br />
teachers or other trained adults using a<br />
rubric <strong>and</strong> anchor papers, <strong>and</strong> parents<br />
are provided with results.<br />
Successful completion of both<br />
the Ninth Grade Assessment <strong>and</strong> the<br />
Graduation Project is required for<br />
students to graduate. A graduation<br />
project is also a state requirement.<br />
Students are also expected to complete<br />
both elementary assessments, <strong>and</strong><br />
parents should not plan family vacations<br />
when these assessments take place.<br />
Unlike other tests, performance<br />
assessments are not easy to make up<br />
at a later time.<br />
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<strong>School</strong> Attendance-Area<br />
Exceptions<br />
Transfer of a student from a<br />
school in the home attendance area to<br />
a school in another attendance area<br />
is not generally approved but may be<br />
accomplished under some conditions.<br />
Requests should be accompanied<br />
by letters of recommendation from the<br />
professional treating the child to support<br />
the request. Transfers will not be<br />
granted to avoid redistricting to another<br />
attendance area or for reasons of<br />
athletics, convenience, extra-curricular<br />
activities, employment, friends, or other<br />
conditions of a less serious nature. If<br />
approved, transportation to <strong>and</strong> from<br />
school is the responsibility of the parent.<br />
Requests will be reviewed by the<br />
sending <strong>and</strong> receiving principals. The<br />
receiving school must have adequate<br />
space to accommodate the incoming<br />
pupil as determined by the building’s<br />
rated capacity <strong>and</strong> overall class-size<br />
guidelines. The request must also be<br />
reviewed by the superintendent.<br />
Requests for attendance<br />
exceptions are to be fi led in the office<br />
of the Director of Student Services<br />
by March 1 for the following year.<br />
Each school has copies of Form CB<br />
595 which a parent may request. A<br />
maximum of ten percent enrollment<br />
variance will govern approval of all<br />
high school requests. Requests for<br />
attendance exceptions at either <strong>Central</strong><br />
<strong>Bucks</strong>-East, <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong>-South or<br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong>-West will be denied when<br />
the total enrollment of the high school<br />
requested for transfer exceeds the total<br />
enrollment of the current high school by<br />
ten percent.<br />
<strong>School</strong> Closings <strong>and</strong> Early<br />
Dismissals<br />
The district announces weather-related<br />
school closings, late starts, <strong>and</strong> early<br />
dismissals in several ways:<br />
www.cbsd.org<br />
CBTV: Comcast Channel 28 <strong>and</strong><br />
Verizon Channel 40<br />
Newsline: 267-893-2000, press 6<br />
Channels 3, 6, <strong>and</strong> 10<br />
Radio station KYW, 1060 AM<br />
CB’s school closing number is<br />
755. The closing number for the<br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> Community <strong>School</strong><br />
is 779. The school district cannot<br />
be responsible for the accuracy <strong>and</strong><br />
timeliness of radio <strong>and</strong> television<br />
announcements, only for the accuracy<br />
of information given to them.<br />
If school is delayed for two hours,<br />
morning kindergarten is canceled.<br />
If schools are closed because of<br />
inclement weather, all community<br />
activities scheduled in school buildings<br />
in the evening (including Community<br />
<strong>School</strong>, college classes, <strong>and</strong> community<br />
athletic programs) are also canceled.<br />
Occasionally, bad weather<br />
occurs after school starts, <strong>and</strong> the<br />
superintendent decides to close schools<br />
early. <strong>Parent</strong>s should be alert to this<br />
possibility, <strong>and</strong> make sure<br />
that their children know what to do<br />
if they are dismissed early <strong>and</strong> no<br />
one is at home. The district reserves<br />
the right to dismiss schools early for up<br />
to one-half hour without formal notice.<br />
Please note that announcements are<br />
made only when schools will close, start<br />
late, or dismiss early. Announcements<br />
are not made that schools will be open,<br />
will start on time, or will not close early.<br />
<strong>School</strong> Make-Up Days <strong>and</strong><br />
Graduation Dates<br />
Any snow make-up days required<br />
will take place following the last<br />
scheduled day of school. Graduations<br />
for the three high schools will take place<br />
on the last day of school. High<br />
school principals will announce fi rm<br />
graduation dates <strong>and</strong> times in early<br />
April. Until the snow season is over,<br />
parents should avoid disappointment<br />
by not making assumptions about<br />
when graduation will occur when<br />
planning family vacations or the arrival<br />
of relatives from out of town for the<br />
ceremony.<br />
<strong>School</strong> Enrollment Policy<br />
To be eligible for kindergarten,<br />
children must be five years old<br />
on or before September 1st of<br />
the kindergarten year. First grade<br />
students should be six years old on<br />
or before September 1. If the child<br />
who does not meet this deadline has<br />
completed kindergarten in another<br />
district or a private facility however,<br />
the child will be admitted to first<br />
grade.<br />
<strong>School</strong> Hours<br />
Elementary <strong>School</strong>s:<br />
“A” <strong>School</strong>s - Bridge Valley, Cold<br />
Spring, Doyle, Gayman, Jamison, Mill<br />
Creek, Pine Run, <strong>and</strong> Titus<br />
Regular Hours: 8:35–3:15 p.m.<br />
Early Dismissal: 11:55 a.m.<br />
Kindergarten: 8:35–11:10 a.m.<br />
<strong>and</strong> 12:40–3:15 p.m.<br />
“B” <strong>School</strong>s - Buckingham <strong>and</strong> Kutz<br />
Regular Hours: 8:50 a.m.–3:30 p.m.<br />
Early Dismissal: 12:10 p.m.<br />
Kindergarten: 8:50–11:25 a.m.<br />
<strong>and</strong> 12:55–3:30 p.m.<br />
“C” <strong>School</strong>s - Barclay, Butler,<br />
Grovel<strong>and</strong>, Linden, <strong>and</strong> Warwick<br />
Regular Hours: 9:05 a.m.–3:45 p.m.<br />
Early Dismissal: 12:25 p.m.<br />
Kindergarten: 9:05–11:40 a.m.<br />
<strong>and</strong> 1:10–3:45 p.m.<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong>s:<br />
Regular Hours: 7:25 a.m.–2:30 p.m.<br />
Early Dismissal: 10:45 a.m.<br />
High <strong>School</strong>s:<br />
Regular Hours: 7:25 a.m.–2:30 p.m.<br />
Early Dismissal: 10:40 a.m.<br />
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<strong>School</strong> Safety<br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> has taken a variety<br />
of steps to keep schools safe for<br />
students. Each school has a detailed<br />
Emergency Plan, which includes lockdown<br />
procedures to keep students safe<br />
in the event of a crisis <strong>and</strong> drills for<br />
school evacuation <strong>and</strong> shelter-in-place<br />
emergencies. <strong>School</strong> administrators<br />
<strong>and</strong> local law enforcement have worked<br />
cooperatively to review all school safety<br />
plans. Facilities strategies are providing<br />
better ways to monitor <strong>and</strong> control<br />
access to buildings. Staff members <strong>and</strong><br />
visitors wear identifi cation badges so<br />
that it can be quickly determined if there<br />
is an unauthorized visitor in<br />
the building.<br />
<strong>School</strong>s have crisis prevention<br />
<strong>and</strong> intervention plans, <strong>and</strong> school<br />
personnel have been trained in conflict<br />
resolution <strong>and</strong> peer mediation. Teams of<br />
professional staff members are in place<br />
in each school to offer intervention <strong>and</strong><br />
referral for students deemed to be at<br />
risk, in particular students who threaten<br />
or are heard to threaten harm to others<br />
or themselves. There is also a districtlevel<br />
Critical Response Team to provide<br />
support <strong>and</strong> resources to our buildings.<br />
<strong>School</strong>s provide many positive<br />
programs to create a climate where<br />
all students feel accepted as part<br />
of a respectful <strong>and</strong> caring school<br />
community. <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> is a partner<br />
in several community-based efforts to<br />
create a healthier <strong>and</strong> more welcoming<br />
atmosphere for children <strong>and</strong> teens.<br />
St<strong>and</strong>ardized Tests<br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> educators use<br />
a variety of methods to determine<br />
how well students are learning.<br />
These include unit <strong>and</strong> chapter tests,<br />
curriculum projects, fi nal exams,<br />
performance assessments, <strong>and</strong> various<br />
st<strong>and</strong>ardized norm-referenced tests.<br />
St<strong>and</strong>ardized tests include:<br />
Pennsylvania System of<br />
<strong>School</strong> Assessment: an annual<br />
statewide measure of reading <strong>and</strong> math<br />
skills in Grades 3-8 <strong>and</strong> 11; writing<br />
skills for Grades 5, 8, <strong>and</strong> 11; Science<br />
for Grades 4, 8 <strong>and</strong> 11 <strong>and</strong> a retest in<br />
Grade 12 for students who do not<br />
score profi cient in Grade 11. Other<br />
specialized tests may also be used<br />
to assist with decisions involving<br />
school entrance, special programs,<br />
diagnostic learning strengths <strong>and</strong><br />
weaknesses, <strong>and</strong> career choices.<br />
These tests include: Behavior Rating<br />
Scales, Slosson Intelligence Test,<br />
Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test,<br />
Kaufman Basic Intelligence Test,<br />
Kaufman Test of Educational<br />
Achievement, Metropolitan Reading<br />
Test, Matrix Analogies Test, Career<br />
Decision Making Test, <strong>and</strong> Armed<br />
Services Vocational Aptitude Battery<br />
(voluntary.)<br />
Transportation<br />
CBSD will transport elementary<br />
students living one <strong>and</strong> one-half miles<br />
from school <strong>and</strong> secondary students<br />
living two miles from school, unless<br />
students must walk on roads declared<br />
hazardous by the Pennsylvania<br />
Department of Transportation. The<br />
district provides transportation to <strong>and</strong><br />
from school for students in grades<br />
1 through 12.<br />
Kindergarten students attending the<br />
morning session are transported<br />
to school <strong>and</strong> those attending the<br />
afternoon session are transported from<br />
school. <strong>Parent</strong>s of kindergartners <strong>and</strong><br />
fi rst grade students are encouraged to<br />
accompany students to <strong>and</strong> from their<br />
bus stops in order to help their children<br />
establish routines. Kindergarten, fi rst<br />
grade <strong>and</strong> special needs students,<br />
however, must be met at the bus stop<br />
by a parent, guardian, or responsible<br />
older sibling at drop-off times. If no<br />
parent is available after a series of<br />
attempts to drop off, the driver will<br />
contact the school <strong>and</strong> transportation<br />
offi ce <strong>and</strong> the child will be returned to<br />
school per school board policy 810.<br />
Questions about bus stops <strong>and</strong> bus<br />
routes should be addressed in one of<br />
the following ways:<br />
1. Through the website www.cbsd.org/<br />
bus on the Questions/Problems link.<br />
2. By E-Mail: transportation@cbsd.org.<br />
3. By Phone: 267-893-4000 <strong>and</strong> follow<br />
menu.<br />
4. By Mail: <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>District</strong>, Transportation Department,<br />
320 West Swamp Road, Doylestown,<br />
PA 18901.<br />
It may be diffi cult getting through in<br />
September by phone due to the high<br />
volume of calls, so we suggest you use<br />
the web site or mail/email. All requests<br />
for establishing new stops must be<br />
made by mail/email.<br />
In the event that you experience<br />
a transportation emergency please<br />
call: 267-893-4000. Stay on the<br />
line <strong>and</strong> your call will go to the first<br />
available staff member.<br />
Your student may ride only the bus to<br />
which he/she has been assigned unless<br />
your student has an approved Alternate<br />
Bus Stop Request. The <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong><br />
Transportation Department will approve<br />
requests for childcare or shared<br />
custody situations as long as the<br />
following criteria are met:<br />
• Requests must be for every<br />
morning <strong>and</strong>/or afternoon for the<br />
entire school year (exception:<br />
shared custody situations)<br />
• Stop must be within school<br />
attendance area<br />
• Stop must be on an established<br />
bus route (i.e. new stops will not be<br />
created)<br />
• Change cannot result in<br />
overcrowding a bus<br />
• Student must be within a safe<br />
walking distance from the<br />
established stop<br />
• Requests for alternate bus stops<br />
must be renewed annually<br />
Childcare is not applicable to<br />
middle or high school students. On the<br />
secondary level, only shared custody<br />
situations will be approved.<br />
Requests will not be approved for<br />
temporary periods. If an emergency<br />
occurs <strong>and</strong> your student needs to be<br />
dropped off at a different location,<br />
call your student’s principal <strong>and</strong> the<br />
principal will issue an Emergency<br />
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Transportation Pass for that afternoon<br />
only. Requests will not be approved<br />
for student employment, medical<br />
appointments, religious instructions,<br />
scouts or any other activity.<br />
<strong>Parent</strong>s may pick up Alternate<br />
Bus Stop Request forms from<br />
schools or on the website <strong>and</strong> return<br />
them to the schools or mail them directly<br />
to the Transportation Department. They<br />
may also be faxed to 267-893-5830.<br />
Requests will not be approved<br />
for student employment, medical<br />
appointments, religious instruction,<br />
scouts, joint student projects, parents’<br />
vacations or any other non-emergency<br />
activity.<br />
Requests are due by May 1st<br />
each year for the upcoming school year<br />
in order to guarantee a response before<br />
the opening of school. Transportation<br />
will process requests submitted after<br />
May 1st but, because of routing<br />
requirements, requests submitted in the<br />
summer may not be processed until the<br />
third week of school.<br />
Students are expected to follow<br />
the bus driver’s directions, obey all<br />
safety rules, <strong>and</strong> treat others with<br />
courtesy. Students who misbehave<br />
<strong>and</strong> violate safety rules may lose the<br />
privilege of riding the school bus.<br />
One important safety rule is that eating<br />
is not permitted on buses. If a child<br />
should be suspended from the school<br />
bus, parents are legally responsible for<br />
transportation to <strong>and</strong> from school, even<br />
if this causes major inconveniences. It<br />
is essential that parents make it clear<br />
to their children that they expect proper<br />
behavior on school buses <strong>and</strong> at school<br />
bus stops.<br />
Services for Students<br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> provides a variety<br />
of services for students, including<br />
diagnostic work, remediation,<br />
community agency referral, special<br />
education, child care, health care, <strong>and</strong><br />
enrichment programs.<br />
Assistance Teams<br />
All schools have assistance<br />
teams which meet regularly to discuss<br />
individual students who are having<br />
difficulty. The team reviews students’<br />
progress <strong>and</strong> suggests strategies<br />
for students who are experiencing<br />
academic, behavioral or social<br />
problems. At the elementary level,<br />
Instructional Support Teams (IST)<br />
provide assistance <strong>and</strong> at the secondary<br />
level this support is provided by the<br />
Child Study Team. Depending on the<br />
student concern, the team may include<br />
the parent, the principal, counselor,<br />
school psychologist, reading specialist,<br />
<strong>and</strong> appropriate teachers. The team will<br />
identify the problem <strong>and</strong> recommend an<br />
action plan.<br />
Secondary schools each sponsor<br />
a Student At-Risk Team (START) of<br />
staff members who take a proactive<br />
approach to drug, alcohol <strong>and</strong> mental<br />
health problems. Team members work<br />
with at-risk students <strong>and</strong> their parents<br />
<strong>and</strong> make referrals to community<br />
agencies to facilitate treatment <strong>and</strong><br />
aftercare.<br />
<strong>School</strong> counselors provide a<br />
vital link between home <strong>and</strong> school.<br />
They help children <strong>and</strong> young people<br />
underst<strong>and</strong> their feelings, set realistic<br />
goals, <strong>and</strong> sort out alternatives before<br />
making decisions about themselves,<br />
their school careers, <strong>and</strong> their<br />
future plans.<br />
Through testing, consultation, IST<br />
<strong>and</strong> Child Study Team meetings, school<br />
psychologists help parents <strong>and</strong> staff<br />
members better underst<strong>and</strong> children’s<br />
strengths, limitations, <strong>and</strong> potential.<br />
<strong>School</strong> psychologists also help<br />
determine through a comprehensive<br />
evaluation whether a student has a<br />
need for special education services.<br />
Community <strong>School</strong><br />
The <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> Community<br />
<strong>School</strong> offers a variety of classes <strong>and</strong><br />
activities for students as well as for<br />
adults. These include:<br />
• <strong>School</strong>-Age Child Care for each<br />
elementary school. Before-<strong>School</strong><br />
Care begins at 7:00 a.m., <strong>and</strong> After-<br />
<strong>School</strong> Care ends at 6:00 p.m. Early<br />
dismissal afternoons <strong>and</strong> some<br />
school holidays are also covered.<br />
Students may participate full-time,<br />
part-time, or on an occasional basis.<br />
• Camp Benchmark, <strong>and</strong> Summer<br />
<strong>School</strong> are held at various locations<br />
during the summer.<br />
• Swim programs for all ages<br />
including swim lessons, teams,<br />
water aerobics <strong>and</strong> more.<br />
• Driver Education Classes.<br />
Health Services<br />
<strong>School</strong> nurses provide health<br />
services to both public <strong>and</strong> nonpublic<br />
school students, as required by law. All<br />
CB schools are staffed by staff nurses<br />
when the certifi ed school nurse is not in<br />
the building. A health services brochure<br />
which describes the health program in<br />
detail is available at each school.<br />
Pennsylvania requires a number<br />
of health examinations during a<br />
student’s years in school. These<br />
include: a medical examination at<br />
school entry <strong>and</strong> grades 6 <strong>and</strong> 11;<br />
dental examinations at school entry <strong>and</strong><br />
grades 3 <strong>and</strong> 7; hearing tests at school<br />
entry <strong>and</strong> grades 1, 2, 3, 7, <strong>and</strong> 11; <strong>and</strong><br />
vision, height, <strong>and</strong> weight checks every<br />
year. <strong>School</strong> districts are also required<br />
to assess BMI (Body Mass Index) at<br />
every grade level. <strong>School</strong> nurses also<br />
screen students in grades 6 <strong>and</strong> 7 for<br />
scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of<br />
the spine.<br />
<strong>Parent</strong>s are urged to have their<br />
family doctor <strong>and</strong> dentist conduct<br />
physical <strong>and</strong> dental examinations<br />
because they know their child best, but<br />
the school will provide the exams when<br />
requested. Pennsylvania Interscholastic<br />
Athletic Association (PIAA) regulations<br />
require a physical examination before<br />
a student can train or practice for a<br />
sport. These examinations are done<br />
by the student’s physician. If a student<br />
participates in a second sport during the<br />
same school year, it is not necessary<br />
to get another complete physical; the<br />
parent can re-certify the student after<br />
a review of the student’s health history<br />
checklist.<br />
Homebound Instruction<br />
When a physician states that a<br />
student will be absent for 10 or more<br />
school days at the high school level,<br />
or 20 or more school days at the<br />
elementary or middle school levels,<br />
the district will provide homebound<br />
instruction.<br />
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Protected H<strong>and</strong>icapped Students<br />
The <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>District</strong> recognizes its responsibility to<br />
provide reasonable services, aids, <strong>and</strong>/<br />
or accommodations to students with<br />
identified disabilities. The services,<br />
aids, <strong>and</strong>/or accommodations allow a<br />
student with a disability to have access<br />
to general education curricula <strong>and</strong> to<br />
extracurricular activities. The district<br />
complies with the Rehabilitation Act of<br />
1973, Section 504, the Americans with<br />
Disabilities Act of 1993 <strong>and</strong> Chapter 15<br />
of the Pennsylvania school code.<br />
The school district will not<br />
discriminate against any student due<br />
to a disability. If you believe your child<br />
may be a Protected H<strong>and</strong>icapped<br />
Student please contact your principal<br />
immediately. An evaluation will be<br />
completed at no expense to you<br />
to determine if your child is eligible<br />
for identifi cation as a Protected<br />
H<strong>and</strong>icapped Student. You are a<br />
member of the team that completes the<br />
evaluation <strong>and</strong> determines eligibility.<br />
If your child is found eligible, the<br />
team will decide what, if any, services,<br />
aids, <strong>and</strong>/or accommodations are<br />
needed. A written Service Agreement<br />
detailing any services, aids, <strong>and</strong>/or<br />
accommodation will be developed.<br />
You are a member of the team that<br />
determines what, if any, services, aids<br />
<strong>and</strong>/or accommodations are needed.<br />
Remedial Programs<br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> provides remedial<br />
reading <strong>and</strong> math for elementary<br />
students through such programs as<br />
Reading Recovery <strong>and</strong> Title I reading<br />
<strong>and</strong> math programs. (<strong>School</strong>s not<br />
eligible for Title I use a district program).<br />
Summer programs also offer additional<br />
remedial help.<br />
The “Academic Skills” program in<br />
middle school <strong>and</strong> PSSA prep courses<br />
in high school provide help <strong>and</strong> support<br />
to students who are not meeting<br />
academic st<strong>and</strong>ards. Academic summer<br />
school also helps secondary students<br />
make up failed courses <strong>and</strong> strengthen<br />
academic skills.<br />
Special Education<br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> provides a number<br />
of special education programs <strong>and</strong><br />
services for students with disabilities.<br />
Most special education programs<br />
<strong>and</strong> services are provided within the<br />
district. Eligibility for special education<br />
is determined after a student receives<br />
a Comprehensive Multidisciplinary<br />
Evaluation. If eligible for special<br />
education services, an IEP is<br />
developed. The Individual Educational<br />
Program (IEP) describes the specially<br />
designed instruction needed by the<br />
student. Due-process procedures<br />
are followed which include written<br />
permission prior to evaluation <strong>and</strong><br />
student placement. The IEP team,<br />
which includes the parent, determines<br />
the type of program <strong>and</strong> the level of<br />
service. Additional information regarding<br />
screening <strong>and</strong> referral procedures,<br />
programs <strong>and</strong> services, parent <strong>and</strong><br />
student rights, <strong>and</strong> confi dentiality of<br />
information may be obtained from the<br />
Student Services Department by calling<br />
(267) 893-2021.<br />
The district’s Program for<br />
Enrichment (PEN) provides services<br />
to students who qualify for gifted<br />
education. Eligibility for the program<br />
is determined by a gifted evaluation.<br />
If eligible, a gifted IEP is developed<br />
which describes the goals <strong>and</strong> specially<br />
designed instruction to be provided.<br />
Additional information regarding the<br />
screening, evaluation, program <strong>and</strong><br />
parent <strong>and</strong> student rights may be<br />
obtained from the Student Service<br />
Department by calling 267-893-2021.<br />
Policies, Regulations, &<br />
Discipline<br />
All secondary students receive<br />
a student h<strong>and</strong>book which spells out<br />
in detail district <strong>and</strong> school rules <strong>and</strong><br />
regulations which students are required<br />
to follow. <strong>Parent</strong>s with a middle<br />
school or senior high school student<br />
should ask to see the h<strong>and</strong>book <strong>and</strong><br />
read it carefully. Some elementary<br />
schools also have h<strong>and</strong>books which<br />
outline expected behavior for students.<br />
This section of the <strong>Parent</strong><br />
H<strong>and</strong>book, therefore, is not meant to be<br />
all-inclusive but to make parents aware<br />
of district policies of particular interest to<br />
parents, especially the Code of Rights,<br />
Responsibilities, <strong>and</strong> Student Discipline<br />
which applies to all students regardless<br />
of grade or school.<br />
Computer Use<br />
<strong>District</strong> policies govern the use of<br />
computers, networks, <strong>and</strong> the Internet<br />
by students. Policies are printed in<br />
student h<strong>and</strong>books <strong>and</strong> are reviewed<br />
by computer teachers. Students must<br />
comply with these policies or they may<br />
lose privileges relating to the use of<br />
computers <strong>and</strong> networks.<br />
Dress Regulations<br />
Students are expected to dress<br />
appropriately during the regular school<br />
day <strong>and</strong> during school activities.<br />
“Appropriate” means dress which is not<br />
a safety hazard <strong>and</strong> is not disruptive<br />
to learning or to the operation of the<br />
school. Good judgment is the key.<br />
Clothes that are too revealing, or<br />
T-shirts with questionable messages<br />
or pictures are not appropriate. Some<br />
secondary schools have more specifi c<br />
dress codes.<br />
Drug <strong>and</strong> Alcohol Policy<br />
Use or possession of illegal drugs<br />
(including “look-alikes”) or alcohol is<br />
prohibited on school property or on<br />
school-sponsored trips. The district’s<br />
Substance Abuse Policy is provided to<br />
every secondary student.<br />
First offenses require a m<strong>and</strong>atory<br />
fi ve-day suspension <strong>and</strong> participation in<br />
a community drug education program<br />
before the student can be readmitted to<br />
school. A second offense will result in a<br />
ten-day suspension <strong>and</strong> a central offi ce<br />
hearing to determine possible expulsion,<br />
need for legal prosecution, <strong>and</strong> potential<br />
conditions of return. Students who sell<br />
or transfer controlled substances are<br />
subject to legal action, a <strong>School</strong> Board<br />
hearing <strong>and</strong> possible expulsion. Police<br />
are notifi ed in all cases.<br />
Any senior student who violates<br />
this policy during the fourth marking<br />
period, whether in school or on<br />
a school trip, will automatically<br />
be excluded from participation in<br />
graduation activities. <strong>Parent</strong>s are<br />
encouraged to read the complete<br />
policy, which is available on the district<br />
website, www.cbsd.org.<br />
Search <strong>and</strong> Surveillance of<br />
Student Lockers <strong>and</strong> Cars<br />
Student lockers are school<br />
property <strong>and</strong> may be searched by<br />
school administration <strong>and</strong> search<br />
canines when appropriate. Cars parked<br />
on student parking lots may also be<br />
searched under certain circumstances.<br />
Illegal or prohibited materials seized<br />
during a search may be used<br />
against the student in a school<br />
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In addition, the Superintendent may<br />
authorize the use of magneto-meters<br />
or scanning devices for administrative<br />
searches, for comprehensive or r<strong>and</strong>om<br />
entry searches of students <strong>and</strong> visitors,<br />
to schools, school buses, or school<br />
programs where circumstances in the<br />
community, or information received<br />
by the school, raises a heightened<br />
likelihood of weapons possession <strong>and</strong>/<br />
or violence in a school or between<br />
segments of the student population.<br />
Students <strong>and</strong> their parents should<br />
also be advised that district buses will be<br />
equipped with surveillance cameras <strong>and</strong><br />
other equipment. These cameras <strong>and</strong><br />
other equipment will record everything<br />
that happens on a school bus <strong>and</strong> will<br />
record what is said on the school bus.<br />
Appropriate signage will be included on<br />
each school bus notifying the students<br />
that his/her image <strong>and</strong> voice are being<br />
recorded.<br />
Students <strong>and</strong> their parents should<br />
also be advised that district buildings<br />
will be equipped with surveillance<br />
cameras <strong>and</strong> other equipment. These<br />
cameras <strong>and</strong> other equipment will record<br />
everything that happens in certain areas<br />
of school buildings. Appropriate signage<br />
will be included at each school notifying<br />
the students that his/her image <strong>and</strong><br />
voice are being recorded.<br />
Smoking Policy<br />
Smoking on district property, inside<br />
<strong>and</strong> out, by anyone, including staff<br />
members <strong>and</strong> other adults using school<br />
facilities, is strictly forbidden. <strong>Central</strong><br />
<strong>Bucks</strong> students are not allowed to use or<br />
possess tobacco in any form on school<br />
property or on school-sponsored trips.<br />
Penalties are in effect for smoking<br />
violations by students <strong>and</strong> staff. A $50<br />
fi ne will be imposed for a first offense.<br />
A $50 fine <strong>and</strong> m<strong>and</strong>atory enrollment<br />
in a smoking cessation program will be<br />
imposed for a second offense. A third<br />
offense or failure to pay the fi ne or attend<br />
the program may result in suspension,<br />
removal from activities, <strong>and</strong>/or removal<br />
of parking privileges. Refer to district<br />
board policy #222.<br />
Use of Medications in <strong>School</strong><br />
Students must register all<br />
medications brought to school with<br />
the school nurse. This includes<br />
nonprescription medications such<br />
as pain relievers, decongestants, or<br />
cough medicine. Medications must<br />
be delivered to the nurse in the original<br />
container. The Medication Dispensing<br />
Form must be completed <strong>and</strong> signed by<br />
both the parent <strong>and</strong> the physician.<br />
All controlled medications must<br />
be h<strong>and</strong>-delivered to the school nurse<br />
or the principal’s designee by a parent<br />
or guardian at which time it will be<br />
counted <strong>and</strong> signed for. Some examples<br />
of controlled medications include, but<br />
are not limited to: Ritalin, Concerta,<br />
Dexedrine, Adderall, <strong>and</strong> Ativan.<br />
With parent permission, acetaminophen,<br />
<strong>and</strong> ibuprofen may<br />
be administered according to the<br />
manufacturer’s suggested dosage.<br />
Administration of specifi c nonprescription<br />
medications is available to all students<br />
under the guidelines of the district’s<br />
Medical Director. These medications<br />
include cough drops, throat spray,<br />
antacid tablets, <strong>and</strong> neosporin ointment.<br />
Students who have medications<br />
of any kind in their possession<br />
(purses, lunch boxes, school bags,<br />
etc.) may be considered in violation<br />
of the school drug <strong>and</strong> alcohol policy.<br />
However, with a doctor’s order, students<br />
requiring emergency medication<br />
(EpiPen, for example) may be permitted<br />
to carry <strong>and</strong> self-administer the<br />
medication.<br />
A nurse is not available for fi eld<br />
trips. If a parent requests medication<br />
to be administered during the trip,<br />
this should be noted on the fi eld trip<br />
permission form. <strong>Parent</strong>s must package<br />
medications at home <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong> deliver<br />
them in a sealed envelope to the<br />
teacher. The child will self-administer the<br />
medication under teacher supervision.<br />
Threats Policy<br />
Students who threaten harm to<br />
another student or staff member or make<br />
suicidal threats are removed from class<br />
immediately. If the principal believes<br />
the threat was intended, parents <strong>and</strong><br />
the police are called <strong>and</strong> the student is<br />
suspended for a minimum of three days.<br />
A parent conference must be held prior<br />
to readmission.<br />
If the student does not present<br />
an immediate threat, parents are called<br />
<strong>and</strong> must take their child to Crisis<br />
Intervention at Doylestown Hospital or<br />
to another mental health provider for<br />
an evaluation at parents’ expense. The<br />
results of such an evaluation must be<br />
reported to school personnel as part of<br />
the determination of whether the student<br />
should continue attending classes.<br />
<strong>Parent</strong>s who refuse to remove their child<br />
from school will be reported to the police<br />
<strong>and</strong>/or the <strong>Bucks</strong> County Children <strong>and</strong><br />
Youth Services for appropriate follow-up.<br />
Weapons Policy<br />
The district will not tolerate any<br />
weapon in school, even when there<br />
is no actual or implied threat. This is<br />
one way schools can insure a safe <strong>and</strong><br />
orderly climate for all students <strong>and</strong> staff<br />
members. Possession, use, or transfer<br />
of a firearm will result in possible<br />
expulsion from school in accordance<br />
with the law.<br />
Any knife, including Scout knives,<br />
pen knives <strong>and</strong> other pocket knives, will<br />
be considered a weapon. Any device that<br />
could conceivably be used as a weapon,<br />
even when the device is designated to<br />
be used for another purpose such as a<br />
letter opener; <strong>and</strong> any device which is<br />
actually used to harm another will also<br />
be considered a weapon under this<br />
policy. In all cases, possessing or using<br />
a weapon (as defi ned above) in school<br />
will result in serious disciplinary action,<br />
including possible expulsion.<br />
<strong>Parent</strong>al Rights under the<br />
Protection of Pupil Rights<br />
Amendment<br />
The Protection of Pupil Rights<br />
Amendment (PPRA) gives parents<br />
certain rights regarding the school<br />
district’s conduct of surveys, collection<br />
<strong>and</strong> use of information for marketing<br />
purposes <strong>and</strong> conduct of certain physical<br />
exams. When a student turns 18 or is a<br />
legally emancipated minor, these rights<br />
transfer to the student. These include the<br />
right to:<br />
1. Consent to federally funded<br />
surveys concerning “protected<br />
information.” If the U.S. Department of<br />
Education funds a survey in whole or in<br />
part, a student’s parents or an eligible<br />
student must consent in writing before<br />
the student may provide information<br />
related to the following categories:<br />
• Political affi liations;<br />
• Mental or psychological problems of<br />
the student or student’s family;<br />
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• Sexual behavior or attitudes;<br />
• Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating,<br />
or demeaning behavior;<br />
• Critical appraisals of student’s family<br />
members;<br />
• Privileged or similar relationships<br />
recognized by law, such as with<br />
attorneys, doctors or ministers;<br />
• Religious practices, affiliations, or<br />
beliefs of the student or student’s<br />
parents, or;<br />
• Income other than that required by<br />
law to determine program eligibility.<br />
A survey that concerns any of<br />
these points is called a “protected<br />
information survey.”<br />
2. Opt out of certain surveys <strong>and</strong><br />
exams. <strong>Parent</strong>s <strong>and</strong> eligible students<br />
will receive notice of any of the following<br />
activities <strong>and</strong> will have the right to opt<br />
out of them:<br />
• Activities involving collection,<br />
disclosure, or use of personal<br />
information obtained from students<br />
for purposes of marketing or<br />
selling or otherwise distributing the<br />
information to others;<br />
• Any protected information survey,<br />
regardless of funding; <strong>and</strong><br />
• Any non-emergency, invasive<br />
physical exam or screening required<br />
as a condition of attendance,<br />
administered by the school or its<br />
agent <strong>and</strong> scheduled by the school,<br />
<strong>and</strong> not necessary to protect the<br />
immediate health <strong>and</strong> safety of a<br />
student or another student, except<br />
for hearing, vision or scoliosis<br />
screenings, or any physical exam<br />
or screening permitted or required<br />
under state law.<br />
3. Inspect certain material. <strong>Parent</strong>s<br />
<strong>and</strong> eligible students have the right to<br />
inspect the following, upon request,<br />
before the district administers or uses<br />
them:<br />
• Protected information surveys of<br />
students (including any informational<br />
materials used in connection with<br />
the survey)<br />
• Documents used to collect personal<br />
information from students for any of<br />
the above marketing, sales, or other<br />
distribution purposes; <strong>and</strong><br />
• Instructional material used as part of<br />
the educational curriculum.<br />
4. Receive notification of district<br />
policy. The <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> has<br />
developed a policy to protect student<br />
privacy in the administration of<br />
protected information surveys <strong>and</strong> the<br />
collection, disclosure or use of personal<br />
information for marketing, sales, or<br />
other distribution purposes. The <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>District</strong> will directly notify parents <strong>and</strong><br />
eligible students of this policy at least<br />
annually at the start of each school<br />
year <strong>and</strong> after substantive changes are<br />
made.<br />
5. Report violations. <strong>Parent</strong>s <strong>and</strong><br />
eligible students who believe their rights<br />
have been violated may fi le a complaint<br />
with:<br />
Family Policy Compliance Offi ce,<br />
U.S. Department of Education<br />
400 Maryl<strong>and</strong> Ave. SW<br />
Washington, D.C. 20202-4605.<br />
<strong>Parent</strong>al Rights under the<br />
Protection under Family<br />
Education <strong>and</strong> Privacy Act<br />
The Family Education Rights<br />
<strong>and</strong> Privacy Act (FERPA) affords<br />
parents certain rights with respect<br />
to the student’s education records.<br />
When a student turns 18 or is a legally<br />
emancipated minor, these rights transfer<br />
to the student. These rights are:<br />
1. The right to inspect <strong>and</strong> review the<br />
student’s education records within 45<br />
days of the day the school receives<br />
a request for access. <strong>Parent</strong>s or<br />
eligible students should submit to the<br />
school principal (or appropriate school<br />
offi cial) a written request that identifi es<br />
the record(s) they wish to inspect. The<br />
school offi cial will make arrangements<br />
for access <strong>and</strong> notify the parent or<br />
eligible student of the time <strong>and</strong> place<br />
where the records may be inspected.<br />
2. The right to request the<br />
amendment of the student’s<br />
education records that the parent<br />
or eligible student believes are<br />
inaccurate. <strong>Parent</strong>s or eligible students<br />
may ask the school to amend a record<br />
that they believe is inaccurate. They<br />
should write the school principal, clearly<br />
identify the part of the record they<br />
want changed, <strong>and</strong> specify why it is<br />
inaccurate. If the school decides not to<br />
amend the record as requested by the<br />
parent or eligible student, the school<br />
will notify the parent or eligible student<br />
of the decision <strong>and</strong> advise them of their<br />
right to a hearing regarding the request<br />
for amendment. Additional information<br />
regarding the hearing procedures will be<br />
provided to the parent or eligible student<br />
when notifi ed of the right to a hearing.<br />
3. The right to consent to disclosures<br />
of personally identifiable information<br />
contained in the student’s education<br />
records, except to the extent that<br />
FERPA authorizes disclosure without<br />
consent. One exception, which permits<br />
disclosure without consent, is disclosure<br />
to school offi cials with legitimate<br />
educational interests. A school offi cial is<br />
a person employed by the school as an<br />
administrator, supervisor, instructor, or<br />
support staff member (including health<br />
or medical staff <strong>and</strong> law enforcement<br />
unit personnel); a person serving on<br />
the <strong>School</strong> Board; a person or company<br />
with whom the school has contracted<br />
to perform a special task (such as an<br />
attorney, auditor, medical consultant or<br />
therapist); or a parent or student serving<br />
on an offi cial committee, such as a<br />
disciplinary or grievance committee,<br />
or assisting another school offi cial in<br />
performing his or her tasks.<br />
A school offi cial has a legitimate<br />
educational interest if the offi cial<br />
needs to review an education record<br />
in order to fulfi ll his or her professional<br />
responsibility. Upon request, the school<br />
discloses education records without<br />
consent to offi cials of another school<br />
district in which a student seeks or<br />
intends to enroll. <strong>Parent</strong>s or eligible<br />
students have the right to be notifi ed<br />
of the transfer, receive a copy of the<br />
records if requested <strong>and</strong> challenge the<br />
content of the record.<br />
4. The right to file a complaint with<br />
the U.S. Department of Education<br />
concerning alleged failures by<br />
the school district to comply with<br />
the requirements of FERPA. The<br />
name <strong>and</strong> address of the offi ce that<br />
administers FERPA are:<br />
Family Policy Compliance Offi ce<br />
U.S. Department of Education<br />
400 Maryl<strong>and</strong> Avenue, SW<br />
Washington D.C. 20202-4605.<br />
5. Disclosure of directory information<br />
defi ned as student’s name, address,<br />
telephone number, electronic mail<br />
address, photograph, date <strong>and</strong> place<br />
of birth, dates of attendance, major<br />
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fi eld of study, participation in sports<br />
<strong>and</strong> activities, <strong>and</strong> degrees can be<br />
made public without parent consent.<br />
<strong>Parent</strong>s may request in writing that this<br />
information not be released without their<br />
consent.<br />
6. Upon graduation all records are<br />
destroyed except for the following<br />
information, which is kept for at least<br />
100 years beyond the date the student<br />
turns 21: name, address, phone<br />
number, attendance records, classes<br />
attended, grades, grade level completed<br />
<strong>and</strong> year completed. Records to be<br />
destroyed must be requested by parents<br />
or eligible students by June 1st of their<br />
year of graduation.<br />
For a complete explanation of<br />
parental <strong>and</strong> emancipated student<br />
rights under the Student Records Policy,<br />
please consult <strong>School</strong> Board Policy 216,<br />
Student Records, in the <strong>School</strong> Board<br />
Policy Manual.<br />
Environment<br />
Effective October 30, 1987, the<br />
Federal Government passed legislation<br />
(AHERA Regulation 40 CFR 763) that<br />
requires Local Education Authorities<br />
(LEA) to have their schools inspected<br />
for the presence of asbestos containing<br />
materials by a licensed Building<br />
Inspector by October 12, 1988. The law<br />
requires that a licensed Management<br />
Planner use the building inspection<br />
data to develop a building-specific<br />
Asbestos Management Plan that<br />
details the management method, type,<br />
condition, <strong>and</strong> location of all asbestos<br />
containing materials (ACMs) found in<br />
each building. The Management Plan<br />
also includes information regarding<br />
the required three-year re-inspections,<br />
six-month surveillance monitoring, <strong>and</strong><br />
previously abated ACMs.<br />
Copies of the Asbestos<br />
Management Plans are on fi le <strong>and</strong><br />
available for review in each building<br />
during normal business hours. If you<br />
have any questions regarding the<br />
district’s implementation of the AHERA<br />
Regulation, please contact Michael<br />
Nickerson, Environmental/Safety<br />
Coordinator <strong>and</strong> Asbestos Designated<br />
Person, at (267) 893-4038.<br />
The <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> <strong>School</strong>s <strong>District</strong><br />
uses an Integrated Pest Management<br />
(IPM) approach for managing insects,<br />
rodents, <strong>and</strong> weeds. This approach<br />
focuses on making the school buildings<br />
<strong>and</strong> grounds an unfavorable habitat<br />
for pests by removing food <strong>and</strong> water<br />
sources <strong>and</strong> eliminating their hiding<br />
<strong>and</strong> breeding places. Techniques<br />
for accomplishing this can include<br />
increased sanitation, modifying<br />
storage practices, sealing entry points,<br />
physically removing the pest, etc.<br />
However, from time to time it may be<br />
necessary to use chemicals to manage<br />
a pest problem. Chemicals will only be<br />
used when necessary <strong>and</strong> will not be<br />
routinely applied. When chemicals are<br />
used, the district will use the least toxic<br />
product possible <strong>and</strong> applications will be<br />
made only when students <strong>and</strong> staff do<br />
not have access to the area during, <strong>and</strong><br />
for seven hours (minimum) following the<br />
application. Notices will be posted in<br />
the treatment area 72 hours prior to the<br />
application <strong>and</strong> for two days following<br />
the application.<br />
<strong>Parent</strong>s or guardians of<br />
students enrolled in a school may<br />
request prior notification of both<br />
scheduled <strong>and</strong> emergency (such<br />
as for stinging insects) pesticide<br />
applications made at a school. If you<br />
would like to receive prior notifi cation,<br />
please notify the district in writing at<br />
the address given below <strong>and</strong> include<br />
your name, address, telephone number,<br />
email address, <strong>and</strong> on which school’s<br />
notifi cation registry you would like to<br />
be placed. The primary method of<br />
notifi cation will be email (for scheduled<br />
applications) <strong>and</strong> telephone (for<br />
emergency applications). Please note<br />
in the letter if you do not have access<br />
to email.<br />
Exemptions to all notifi cations<br />
include disinfectants <strong>and</strong> anti-microbial<br />
products, self-containerized baits placed<br />
in areas not accessible to students, gel<br />
type baits placed in cracks, crevices or<br />
voids, <strong>and</strong> swimming pool maintenance<br />
chemicals.<br />
Each year the district will prepare<br />
new notifi cation registries. If you have<br />
any questions, please contact Michael<br />
Nickerson, IPM Coordinator, CBSD<br />
Operations Department, 320 West<br />
Swamp Road, Doylestown, PA 18901.<br />
Latex can present another<br />
environmental concern. <strong>Parent</strong>s <strong>and</strong><br />
visitors should avoid bringing latex<br />
products, particularly balloons, into<br />
school buildings, due to student<br />
allergies.<br />
Complaint Resolution<br />
Process for NCLB Programs<br />
Introduction<br />
The No Child Left Behind Act<br />
of 2001 (NCLB) legislation requires<br />
Local Educational Agencies (including<br />
school districts) to adopt written<br />
procedures for “receiving <strong>and</strong> resolving<br />
any complaint alleging violations of<br />
the law in administration of programs.”<br />
In accordance with this legislative<br />
requirement, the <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>District</strong> has adopted the following<br />
procedures.<br />
Definition<br />
A “complaint” is a written, signed<br />
statement fi led by an individual or an<br />
organization. It must include:<br />
a. A statement that PDE or a Local<br />
Educational Agency has violated<br />
a requirement of federal statute<br />
or regulations which apply to<br />
programs under the No Child<br />
Left Behind Act of 2001.<br />
b. The facts on which the statement<br />
is based.<br />
c. Information on any discussions,<br />
meetings, or correspondence<br />
with PDE or the Local<br />
Educational Agency regarding<br />
the complaint.<br />
Local Complaint Procedures<br />
1) Referral - Complaints against the<br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> will<br />
be received in writing by the school<br />
principal.<br />
2) Acknowledgement - The school<br />
principal will acknowledge receipt of the<br />
complaint in writing.<br />
3) Investigation - The school principal<br />
will thoroughly investigate the complaint<br />
<strong>and</strong> attempt to resolve the complaint<br />
informally. If an informal resolution<br />
satisfactory to the complainant is<br />
reached, no further investigation or<br />
action by the <strong>District</strong> is required. If the<br />
problem cannot be informally resolved, it<br />
will be referred to the district supervisor<br />
with responsibility for Federal Programs.<br />
4) Opportunity to Present Evidence -<br />
The Federal Programs Supervisor may,<br />
at his or her discretion, provide for the<br />
complainant <strong>and</strong>/or the complainant’s<br />
representative to present evidence.<br />
Such a presentation may include the<br />
opportunity for each side to question<br />
parties to the dispute <strong>and</strong> any of their<br />
witnesses.<br />
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5) Report <strong>and</strong> Recommended<br />
Resolution - After further investigation<br />
<strong>and</strong> taking of evidence by the Federal<br />
Programs Supervisor, he or she<br />
will prepare a fi nal report with a<br />
recommendation for resolving the<br />
complaint. The fi nal report will give<br />
the name of the party bringing the<br />
complaint, the nature of the complaint,<br />
a summary of the investigation, the<br />
recommended resolution, <strong>and</strong> the<br />
reasons for the recommendation. The<br />
Federal Programs Supervisor will issue<br />
the report to the complainant, the school<br />
principal, <strong>and</strong> the Superintendent.<br />
6) Right to Appeal - In appropriate<br />
cases, the complainant may appeal<br />
from the recommended resolution to<br />
the Secretary of the Education of the<br />
Commonwealth.<br />
7) Follow-Up - The Federal Programs<br />
Supervisor will insure that the resolution<br />
of the complaint is implemented.<br />
8) Time Limit - The period between<br />
the receipt of a complaint by the school<br />
principal <strong>and</strong> its resolution shall not<br />
exceed sixty (60) calendar days.<br />
Filing a Complaint<br />
Complaints should be addressed as<br />
follows:<br />
• Principal of the child’s school<br />
• Paul Beltz, Supervisor<br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />
Educational Services Center<br />
16 Welden Drive<br />
Doylestown, PA 18901<br />
• Chief, Division of Federal Programs<br />
Pennsylvania Department of<br />
Education<br />
333 Market Street, 7 th Floor<br />
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333<br />
Code of Rights,<br />
Responsibilities,<br />
<strong>and</strong> Student Discipline<br />
Philosophy<br />
The goal of school discipline is to<br />
establish <strong>and</strong> maintain an environment<br />
conducive to learning. We believe that<br />
this environment is one in which:<br />
• Everyone has certain rights <strong>and</strong><br />
specifi c responsibilities.<br />
• Firm, positive st<strong>and</strong>ards are<br />
clearly defi ned <strong>and</strong> consistently<br />
administered.<br />
• Self-respect is nurtured, <strong>and</strong> respect<br />
for others is required.<br />
• Unacceptable behaviors result<br />
in appropriate disciplinary<br />
consequences.<br />
Rights<br />
The United States of America is<br />
a democracy in which the people have<br />
certain inalienable rights guaranteed<br />
by law. Our children have the right<br />
to a public education. In addition, all<br />
people have the right to mutual respect.<br />
These rights involve responsibilities for<br />
protecting the rights of others.<br />
Responsibilities<br />
Student<br />
Students attend school so that<br />
they may learn <strong>and</strong> develop to their<br />
fullest potential. To achieve this, each<br />
student has the obligation to:<br />
• Accept responsibility for his or her<br />
own actions.<br />
• Respect the rights of others,<br />
including others’ rights to secure an<br />
education in an orderly environment.<br />
• Make a sincere effort to achieve<br />
excellence in all areas of learning.<br />
• Acknowledge the authority of<br />
teachers, administrators, <strong>and</strong> other<br />
school personnel in matters of<br />
discipline <strong>and</strong> behavior while under<br />
the jurisdiction of the school.<br />
• Obey the rules <strong>and</strong> regulations<br />
made by the school authorities <strong>and</strong><br />
comply with state <strong>and</strong> local laws.<br />
• Underst<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> follow bus<br />
regulations.<br />
• Respect school property <strong>and</strong> the<br />
property of others.<br />
• Attend school on a regular basis.<br />
• Be punctual at all times.<br />
• Volunteer information in matters<br />
affecting the health, safety, <strong>and</strong><br />
welfare of the school community.<br />
• Dress <strong>and</strong> groom to meet<br />
community st<strong>and</strong>ards of safety,<br />
health, <strong>and</strong> decency.<br />
• Communicate with his or her<br />
parents concerning school progress.<br />
• Underst<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> follow this code.<br />
<strong>Parent</strong> or Guardian<br />
A cooperative relationship<br />
between home <strong>and</strong> school is<br />
essential to each student’s successful<br />
development <strong>and</strong> achievement. To<br />
achieve this positive relationship,<br />
parents have the obligation to:<br />
• Teach students self-respect, respect<br />
for others, respect for the law <strong>and</strong><br />
public or private property.<br />
• Demonstrate a supportive <strong>and</strong><br />
positive attitude toward education<br />
<strong>and</strong> school personnel; build a good<br />
working relationship between home<br />
<strong>and</strong> school.<br />
• Set realistic st<strong>and</strong>ards of behavior<br />
<strong>and</strong> be fi rm, fair, <strong>and</strong> consistent in<br />
applying them.<br />
• Help students underst<strong>and</strong> that rules<br />
are a necessary part of our society<br />
<strong>and</strong> cooperate with the school in<br />
resolving any problem.<br />
• Insist on prompt <strong>and</strong> regular<br />
attendance.<br />
• Encourage students to develop<br />
good health habits <strong>and</strong> to take pride<br />
in their appearance.<br />
• Encourage students to develop<br />
good study habits <strong>and</strong> take pride in<br />
school work <strong>and</strong> assignments.<br />
• Encourage students to bring home<br />
promptly all school communications.<br />
Respond to them as necessary.<br />
Assume responsibility for any<br />
fi nancial obligations incurred by their<br />
student in school. This includes lost<br />
books, damages to property, etc.<br />
• Monitor students’ progress in school.<br />
• Underst<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> support this code.<br />
Teacher<br />
Every teacher works with the<br />
future generation. In view of this<br />
responsibility, teachers have the<br />
obligation to:<br />
• Promote a climate of mutual respect<br />
<strong>and</strong> dignity.<br />
• Plan <strong>and</strong> conduct a program of<br />
instruction which will make students<br />
eager to learn.<br />
• Promote <strong>and</strong> strengthen students’<br />
self-esteem.<br />
• Seek cooperative relationships with<br />
parents for the benefi t of students;<br />
keep parents informed of their<br />
child’s progress.<br />
• Distinguish between minor<br />
misconduct <strong>and</strong> major problems<br />
requiring the principal’s assistance.<br />
• Set a good example in regard to<br />
dress, behavior, <strong>and</strong> language.<br />
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• H<strong>and</strong>le individual infractions<br />
privately <strong>and</strong> avoid punishing the<br />
group for the misbehavior of one or<br />
two.<br />
• Listen to students, be sensitive to<br />
changing behavior patterns, <strong>and</strong><br />
provide students with opportunities<br />
to discuss their problems.<br />
• Maintain professional ethics in<br />
relationships with students,<br />
parents, other teachers, <strong>and</strong><br />
administrators.<br />
• Teach <strong>and</strong> encourage students to<br />
obtain their full potential.<br />
• Present <strong>and</strong> enforce this code in<br />
the school <strong>and</strong> in all school-related<br />
activities.<br />
Principal<br />
As the educational leader of the school,<br />
the principal sets the disciplinary climate<br />
for the school, not only for students but<br />
for staff as well. The principal has the<br />
obligation to:<br />
• Develop within the school a sound<br />
<strong>and</strong> healthy atmosphere of mutual<br />
respect.<br />
• Evaluate the instructional program<br />
to provide a superior education in<br />
the school.<br />
• Be available to students, parents,<br />
staff, <strong>and</strong> community in the role of<br />
educational leader.<br />
• Work with students, parents, <strong>and</strong><br />
staff to formulate school regulations.<br />
• Develop procedures which reduce<br />
the likelihood of student misconduct.<br />
• Help staff members evaluate their<br />
own procedures <strong>and</strong> attitudes in<br />
relation to their actions within the<br />
classroom.<br />
• Establish necessary building<br />
security.<br />
• Assume responsibility for the<br />
dissemination <strong>and</strong> enforcement of<br />
the Code of Rights, Responsibilities<br />
<strong>and</strong> Student Discipline <strong>and</strong> insure<br />
that all discipline cases referred are<br />
resolved promptly.<br />
• Comply with pertinent state laws<br />
<strong>and</strong> regulations governing hearing,<br />
suspensions, <strong>and</strong> students’ rights.<br />
• Insure fair <strong>and</strong> consistent application<br />
of this district-wide Code of Rights,<br />
Responsibilities <strong>and</strong> Student<br />
Discipline.<br />
<strong>District</strong> Administration<br />
As the educational leaders of the school<br />
system, the superintendent, assistant<br />
superintendents, <strong>and</strong> supervisors have<br />
the obligation to:<br />
• Reinforce the indicated<br />
responsibilities of the principals.<br />
• Recommend to the Board of <strong>School</strong><br />
Directors appropriate policies<br />
<strong>and</strong> actions to achieve optimum<br />
conditions for positive learning.<br />
• Maintain <strong>and</strong> review an effective<br />
code supportable by students,<br />
parents, staff, <strong>and</strong> community.<br />
Community<br />
The school is not a separate entity but<br />
rather an integral part of the community.<br />
Community members have an<br />
obligation to:<br />
• Follow all established rules <strong>and</strong><br />
regulations while using school<br />
facilities.<br />
• Be an active <strong>and</strong> informed member<br />
of the school community.<br />
• Be consistent in dealing with youth.<br />
• Be aware of <strong>and</strong> support this code.<br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> Website<br />
Don’t bypass<br />
the district website home<br />
page for important<br />
information <strong>and</strong><br />
updates throughout<br />
the year!<br />
www.cbsd.org<br />
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<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> Disciplinary Procedures & Responsibilities<br />
Levels Examples Procedures<br />
Disciplinary Responses<br />
Level I<br />
Minor misbehavior on the part of the student which<br />
impedes orderly classroom procedure or interferes<br />
with the orderly operation of the school. These<br />
misbehaviors can usually be h<strong>and</strong>led by an individual<br />
staff member but sometimes require the intervention<br />
of other school support personnel.<br />
Level II<br />
Frequent or serious misbehavior that tends to disrupt<br />
the learning climate of the school. These infractions,<br />
which usually result from the continuation of Level I<br />
behaviors, require the intervention of personnel on the<br />
administrative level because the execution of Level I<br />
disciplinary options has failed to correct the situation.<br />
Also included in this level are misbehaviors which do<br />
not represent a direct threat to the health <strong>and</strong> safety<br />
of others but whose educational consequences are<br />
serious enough to require corrective action on the part<br />
of the administrative personnel.<br />
Level III<br />
Acts directed against persons or property but whose<br />
consequences do not seriously endanger the health or<br />
safety of others in the school. These acts which might<br />
be considered criminal (or illegal) but most frequently<br />
can be h<strong>and</strong>led by the disciplinary mechanism in<br />
the school. Corrective measures which the school<br />
should undertake, however, depend on the extent of<br />
the school’s resources for remediating the situation in<br />
the best interest of all students. Those acts which are<br />
criminal (or illegal) will automatically be referred to the<br />
appropriate law enforcement offi ce.<br />
Classroom or in-school disturbance; Cutting classes<br />
(fi rst instances); Inappropriate attire;Inappropriate<br />
displays of affection; Disrespectful language or<br />
gestures; Cheating <strong>and</strong> lying; Bus disturbance;<br />
Nondefi ant failure to complete assignments or<br />
carry out directions; Tardiness; Lack of respect;<br />
Unreasonable noise; Cafeteria misbehavior;<br />
Misbehavior on school property; Abusive language;<br />
Abuse of school or personal property <strong>and</strong> equipment<br />
Continuation of unmodifi ed Level I misbehavior<br />
Disruptive classroom behavior<br />
Insubordination<br />
Truancy<br />
Repeated tardiness<br />
Smoking<br />
Using forged noted or excuses<br />
Cutting classes (repeated instances)<br />
Failure to serve detention assignments<br />
Gambling<br />
Leaving school without authority<br />
Fighting (simple)<br />
Stealing<br />
V<strong>and</strong>alism (minor)<br />
Throwing rocks or other harmful objects<br />
Reckless driving on school property<br />
Threats to others<br />
Continuation of unmodifi ed Level I <strong>and</strong> II misbehavior<br />
Setting off fi recrackers<br />
Use of obscene language or gestures<br />
Violation of controlled substances policy<br />
Immediate intervention is required by the staff member<br />
who is supervising the student or who observes the<br />
misbehavior.<br />
Repeated misbehavior requires a parent/teacher<br />
conference; conference with the<br />
counselor <strong>and</strong>/or administrator.<br />
A proper <strong>and</strong> accurate record of the offenses <strong>and</strong><br />
disciplinary action is maintained by the staff member.<br />
The student is referred to the administrator of<br />
appropriate disciplinary action.<br />
The administrator meets with the student <strong>and</strong>/or<br />
teacher <strong>and</strong> decides the most appropriate<br />
response.<br />
The teacher is informed of the administrator’s action.<br />
A proper <strong>and</strong> accurate record of the offense <strong>and</strong> the<br />
disciplinary action is maintained by the<br />
administrator.<br />
A parental conference is held as a result of<br />
suspension.<br />
The administrator indicates disciplinary action by<br />
investigating the infraction <strong>and</strong> conferring with staff<br />
on the extent of the consequences. The administrator<br />
meets with the student <strong>and</strong> confers with the parent<br />
about the student’s misconduct <strong>and</strong> the resulting<br />
disciplinary action. A proper <strong>and</strong> accurate record of<br />
offenses <strong>and</strong> disciplinary action is maintained by the<br />
administrator.<br />
Verbal reprim<strong>and</strong><br />
Special assignment<br />
Behavior contract<br />
<strong>Parent</strong> conference (person or phone)<br />
Counseling<br />
Withdrawal of privileges<br />
Time-out room<br />
Strict supervised study<br />
After-school detention<br />
Referral to offi ce<br />
Social probation<br />
Behavioral contract<br />
Work-study program<br />
In-school suspension<br />
Modifi ed school day<br />
Teacher/schedule change<br />
Transfer<br />
Referral to outside agency<br />
Counseling/referral for psychological evaluation<br />
<strong>Parent</strong>-teacher/parent-administrator conference<br />
Suspension (up to 5 days)<br />
Temporary removal from class<br />
Temporary or full suspension<br />
Alternative program<br />
<strong>Parent</strong> conference <strong>and</strong>/or hearing<br />
Counseling/referral for psychological evaluation<br />
Charges under Pennsylvania Criminal Code<br />
Restitution of property <strong>and</strong> damages<br />
Level IV<br />
Acts which result in violence to another’s person or<br />
property, or which pose a direct threat to the safety of<br />
others in the school.<br />
These acts are clearly criminal <strong>and</strong> are so serious<br />
that they always require administrative actions<br />
which result in the immediate removal of the<br />
students from school, the intervention of law<br />
enforcement authorities, <strong>and</strong> action by the Board<br />
of <strong>School</strong> Directors.<br />
Continuation of unmodifi ed Level I, II, <strong>and</strong> III<br />
misbehavior; V<strong>and</strong>alism (major); Arson; Theft,<br />
possession, or sale of stolen property; Deliberately<br />
striking a staff member; Furnishing or selling of drugs<br />
<strong>and</strong> alcohol; Fighting (assault/battery); Extortion;<br />
Bomb threat or false alarm; Possession, use or<br />
transfer of a weapon.<br />
The administrator verifi es the offense, confers with the<br />
staff involved <strong>and</strong> meets with the student. The student<br />
is immediately removed from the school environment.<br />
<strong>Parent</strong>s are notifi ed. <strong>School</strong> offi cials contact law<br />
enforcement agency <strong>and</strong> assist in prosecuting<br />
offender. A complete <strong>and</strong> accurate report is submitted<br />
to the superintendent by Board action.<br />
All verifi ed offenses in Level IV will have a<br />
m<strong>and</strong>atory suspension for up to 10 days with an<br />
informal hearing. Charges under Pennsylvania<br />
Civil Criminal Code or referral to appropriate law<br />
enforcement agencies. Referral for psychological<br />
treatment; Expulsion; Other Board action which results<br />
in appropriate placement; Alternative school; <strong>Parent</strong><br />
hearing; Restitution of property <strong>and</strong> damages.<br />
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<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> Board of <strong>School</strong> Directors<br />
The board of school directors, known informally as the school board, is a legislative l body of citizens who<br />
are elected locally <strong>and</strong> who serve as agents of the state legislature to provide a “thorough <strong>and</strong> effi cient”<br />
system of education as m<strong>and</strong>ated by the Pennsylvania Constitution. Each board consists of nine members<br />
who serve four-year terms without pay. The superintendent is also an offi cial (though nonvoting) member<br />
of the board. Board members can be elected at large or by region. <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> has nine voting regions,<br />
which can each elect one director.<br />
As the governing body of the school district, the school board has three basic functions: planning, setting<br />
policy, <strong>and</strong> evaluating results. Among other responsibilities, the school board establishes school district<br />
policies; adopts an annual budget <strong>and</strong> sets the tax rate; approves expenditures, contracts, <strong>and</strong> personnel<br />
actions; adopts an annual school calendar; <strong>and</strong> approves textbooks <strong>and</strong> courses of study.<br />
<strong>School</strong> directors are elected for four-year terms. To run for school director, c<strong>and</strong>idates must be: (1)<br />
citizen of Pennsylvania who is at least eighteen years old, (2) of good moral character, <strong>and</strong> (3) a resident<br />
of the district at least one year prior to election or appointment. When a vacancy occurs during a member’s<br />
term, the board appoints a replacement to serve until the next municipal election. If the original board<br />
member’s seat was not up for election at that time, c<strong>and</strong>idates run for the remainder of the term. Municipal<br />
elections are held on odd-numbered years.<br />
A president <strong>and</strong> vice president are elected each year during reorganization on the fi rst Monday in<br />
December. Newly elected board members also take offi ce at that time. The board secretary is elected every<br />
four years, <strong>and</strong> the treasurer is appointed annually.<br />
Board meetings to enact business are held twice each month on the second <strong>and</strong> fourth Tuesday, except<br />
for December, July, <strong>and</strong> August when usually only one meeting is held. The board must adopt a meeting<br />
calendar each December, which is published in the local newspaper before the fi rst meeting in January. The<br />
school board may also plan a special meeting for a designated topic, such as adoption of the budget or the<br />
holding of a hearing. All special meetings must be advertised. All business meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. in<br />
the <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> Educational Services Center located at 16 Welden Drive, Doylestown, PA.<br />
During a school board meeting, the school board takes roll call, approves minutes from the previous<br />
meeting, listens to a report by the superintendent, <strong>and</strong> approves the treasurer’s report. The board also<br />
ratifi es investments <strong>and</strong> approves payment of bills. Along with previously mentioned actions, the board<br />
approves student items, such as student trips <strong>and</strong> foreign exchange students, <strong>and</strong> authorizes conference<br />
attendance by staff members.<br />
Members of the public are invited to attend board meetings. A period for public comment is scheduled<br />
following the superintendent’s report. Citizens who wish to comment during this time can sign up at the<br />
lectern prior to the meeting. Each speaker is given three minutes or less, at the discretion of the board<br />
president. The board is more likely to respond to speakers in writing after the meeting than to respond<br />
verbally during the meeting. Although the board welcomes public comment, speakers should not expect to<br />
enter into a dialogue with the board during the public meeting.<br />
CHRISTOPHER H. ASPLEN (<strong>2011</strong>)<br />
1329 Upper Stump Road<br />
Chalfont, PA 18914<br />
215-249-1559, casplen@cbsd.org<br />
Region I, Plumstead Township 4<br />
New Britain Borough<br />
New Britain Township East & West 2<br />
CHARLES D. BAKER (<strong>2011</strong>)<br />
3676 West Long Lane<br />
Doylestown, PA 18902<br />
215-348-3664, cbaker@cbsd.org<br />
Region III<br />
Buckingham Township Lower 2<br />
Buckingham Township Middle 1 <strong>and</strong> 2<br />
Buckingham Township Upper 1, 3, 4<br />
STEPHEN A. CORR (2013)<br />
509 Starfl ower Street<br />
Warrington, PA 18976<br />
215-343-7933, scorr@cbsd.org<br />
Region VII, Doylestown Township 7<br />
Warrington Township 1, 2, 6, 7, 8<br />
CAROL R. DOWNS (<strong>2011</strong>)<br />
10 Bomaca Drive<br />
Doylestown, PA 18901<br />
215-340-1197, cdowns@cbsd.org<br />
Region VI<br />
Doylestown Township 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8<br />
PAUL B. FAULKNER (2013)<br />
15 Woodside Avenue<br />
Chalfont, PA 18914<br />
215-997-6515, pfaulkner@cbsd.org<br />
Region V, Chalfont Borough<br />
New Britain Township West 1<br />
New Britain Township South 1 & 2<br />
JOHN GAMBLE (2013)<br />
1805 Tripp Avenue<br />
Jamison, PA 18929<br />
215-918-0246, jgamble@cbsd.org<br />
Region IX<br />
Buckingham Township Lower 1<br />
Warwick Township 1, 3, 4, 5<br />
ANNE M. HOY (<strong>2011</strong>)<br />
5505 Potters Lane<br />
Pipersville, PA 18947<br />
215-766-0589, ahoy@cbsd.org<br />
Region II<br />
Buckingham Township Upper 2<br />
Plumstead Township 1, 2, 3, 5<br />
GERYL D. McMULLIN (<strong>2011</strong>)<br />
259 N. West Street<br />
Doylestown, PA 18901<br />
215-348-8955, gmcmullin@cbsd.org<br />
Region VIII, Doylestown Borough<br />
Doylestown Township 6<br />
JEREL P. WOHL (<strong>2011</strong>)<br />
2129 Martindale Road<br />
Warrington, PA 18976<br />
215-918-2744, jwohl@cbsd.org<br />
Region IV, Warwick Township 2<br />
Warrington Township 3,4 <strong>and</strong> 5<br />
President: Stephen A. Corr<br />
Vice President: Paul B. Faulkner<br />
Secretary: Sharon L. Reiner<br />
(non-voting)<br />
Treasurer: Thomas C. McCambridge<br />
(non-voting)<br />
President <strong>and</strong> vice president are elected each December.<br />
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<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> Building Directory <strong>2010</strong>-<strong>2011</strong><br />
DISTRICT OFFICES<br />
Administrative Services Center<br />
20 Welden Drive<br />
Doylestown, PA 18901-2359<br />
(267) 893-2000<br />
N. Robert Laws, Ph.D.<br />
Superintendent, 2001<br />
David P. Weitzel, Ed.D.<br />
Asst. Sup. for Elementary Education, 2002<br />
Nancy B. Silvious, Ed.D.<br />
Asst. Sup. of Secondary Ed., 2003<br />
David W. Matyas<br />
Business Administrator, 2079<br />
Gilbert R. Martini, Jr.<br />
Dir. of Human Resources, 2084<br />
Community Relations, 2004<br />
Educational Services Center<br />
16 Welden Drive, Doylestown, PA 18901<br />
267-893-2000<br />
Curriculum <strong>and</strong> Assessment: 2041<br />
Student Services<br />
Dale D. Scafuro, Director: 2021<br />
Information Technology<br />
Raymond F. Kase, Director: 2101<br />
Special Education: 2031<br />
Staff Development: 5714<br />
Community <strong>School</strong>: 5705<br />
Operations Center<br />
320 West Swamp Road<br />
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901<br />
267-893-4020<br />
Scott Kennedy, Dir. of Operations<br />
Transportation Office<br />
267-893-4000<br />
Ronald Murray<br />
Director of Transportation, 4011<br />
James Czyz<br />
Transportation Manager, 4003<br />
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS<br />
JOHN BARCLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL<br />
2015 Palomino Drive<br />
Warrington, PA 18976-2164, 267-893-4100<br />
Daniel P. Estep, Principal<br />
BRIDGE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL<br />
2280 Sugar Bottom Road<br />
Furlong, PA 18925, 267-893-3700<br />
Nadine M. Garvin, Ed.D., Principal<br />
Matthew D. Croyle, Assistant Principal<br />
BUCKINGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL<br />
Box 158, 2414 Durham Road<br />
Buckingham, PA 18912-0158, 267-893-4200<br />
Margaret J. Solitario, Principal<br />
SIMON BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL<br />
200 Brittany Drive<br />
Chalfont, PA 18914-2399, 267-893-4250<br />
Joseph P. Brereton, Principal<br />
COLD SPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL<br />
4150 Durham Road<br />
Doylestown, PA 18902-1331, 267-893-3800<br />
Shawn M. Ortman, Principal<br />
DOYLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL<br />
260 North West Street<br />
Doylestown, PA 18901-3599, 267-893-4300<br />
Susan L. Salvesen, Principal<br />
GAYMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL<br />
4440 Point Pleasant Pike<br />
Doylestown, PA 18902-9773, 267-893-4350<br />
Brian A. Finger, Principal<br />
GROVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL<br />
1100 North Easton Road<br />
Doylestown, PA 18902-1011, 267-893-4600<br />
David Heineman, Principal<br />
Karl T. Funseth, Assistant Principal<br />
JAMISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL<br />
2090 L<strong>and</strong> Road<br />
Jamison, PA 18929-1320, 267-893-3500<br />
Lois A. Benton, Principal<br />
PAUL W. KUTZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL<br />
1950 Turk Road, RD #3<br />
Doylestown, PA 18901-2899, 267-893-3900<br />
Jeanann Kahley, Ed.D., Principal<br />
LINDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL<br />
480 Linden Avenue<br />
Doylestown, PA 18901-4499, 267-893-4400<br />
Susan B. Klimpl, Principal<br />
MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL<br />
638 Bellfl ower Boulevard<br />
Warrington, PA 18976-1674, 267-893-3600<br />
Leonard H. Schwartz, Principal<br />
Michael R. Testani, Assistant Principal<br />
PINE RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL<br />
383 West Butler Avenue<br />
New Britain, PA 18901-5198, 267-893-4450<br />
Am<strong>and</strong>a Mumford, Ed.D., Principal<br />
FLORENCE D. TITUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL<br />
2333 Lower Barness Road<br />
Warrington, PA 18976-1895, 267-893-4500<br />
Carol E. Robinson, Principal<br />
WARWICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL<br />
1340 Almshouse Road<br />
Jamison, PA 18929-1119, 267-893-4050<br />
Chad M. Watters, Principal<br />
MIDDLE SCHOOLS<br />
HOLICONG MIDDLE SCHOOL<br />
2900 Holicong Road<br />
Doylestown, PA 18902-1427, 267-893-2700<br />
Jason H. Bucher, Principal<br />
Stephen P. Cashman, Assistant Principal<br />
LENAPE MIDDLE SCHOOL<br />
313 West State Street<br />
Doylestown, PA 18901-3598, 267-893-2800<br />
H. Nicholas Chubb, Ed.D, Principal<br />
Geanine N. Saullo, Assistant Principal<br />
TAMANEND MIDDLE SCHOOL<br />
1492 Stuckert Road<br />
Warrington, PA 18976-1596, 267-893-2900<br />
Cheryl R. Leatherbarrow, Principal<br />
Timothy P. Donovan, Assistant Principal<br />
TOHICKON MIDDLE SCHOOL<br />
5051 Old Easton Road<br />
Doylestown, PA 18902, 267-893-3300<br />
Karen Wychock, Principal<br />
Kevin R. Marton, Assistant Principal<br />
UNAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL<br />
160 South Moyer Road<br />
Chalfont, PA 18914-3199, 267-893-3400<br />
David A. Bolton, Principal<br />
John C. Murtha, Assistant Principal<br />
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS<br />
CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL EAST<br />
2804 Holicong Road<br />
Doylestown, PA 18902-1400, 267-893-2300<br />
Abram M. Lucabaugh, Principal<br />
J. Luke Hadfield, Martin Hayes,<br />
Kevin T. Shillingford, House Principals<br />
CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH<br />
1100 Folly Road<br />
Warrington, PA 18976, 267-893-3000<br />
W. Rodney Stone, Principal<br />
Michael James, Scott A. Davidheiser,<br />
Maria Reitano, House Principals<br />
CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL WEST<br />
375 West Court Street<br />
Doylestown, PA 18901-4097, 267-893-2500<br />
J. Kevin Munnelly, Principal<br />
Todd D. Cantrell, Christina D. Lang,<br />
Theodore M. Marcinko, House Principals<br />
MIDDLE BUCKS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY<br />
2740 Old York Road<br />
Jamison, PA 18929<br />
215-343-2480<br />
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CB Cares<br />
A 40 Assets Community Coalition<br />
CB Cares is a nonprofi t organization, working as a coalition with<br />
community leaders, agencies, businesses, schools <strong>and</strong> families. The<br />
mission is to serve as a community catalyst, engaging, empowering<br />
<strong>and</strong> linking the various community sectors through programs,<br />
resources, <strong>and</strong> activities. The end result is the creation of a healthier<br />
community - one with positive attitudes, behaviors, <strong>and</strong> values.<br />
The framework for all CB Cares programs is the 40 Developmental<br />
Assets®. For over 15 years, CB Cares has benefi ted from a special<br />
partnership with the <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong>, identifying <strong>and</strong><br />
promoting these 40 positive behaviors <strong>and</strong> values. Administrators,<br />
counselors, <strong>and</strong> teachers in <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> work with CB Cares to<br />
provide our students with opportunities to build Assets, which in turn,<br />
build their character. CB Cares’ Asset building programs include the<br />
Boomerang Youth Recognition Award program, a partnership between<br />
CB Cares, Outback Steakhouse in Jamison, <strong>and</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> County<br />
Herald. This program recognizes students who model the behavior<br />
of one of the 40 Assets. *This CBSD school calendar features the<br />
monthly Boomerang Award Assets for the 10-11 school year. Other CB<br />
Cares programs include the Martin Luther King Day of Service, The<br />
Backpack Newsflash, Y2C (Youth to Community Arts Events), parent<br />
education workshops, <strong>and</strong> a Safe Driving Contract for new drivers <strong>and</strong><br />
their parents.<br />
Interested in volunteering?<br />
There are several volunteer opportunities at CB Cares. To learn more<br />
contact CB Cares directly or the 40 Assets <strong>Parent</strong> Coordinator in<br />
your school. Through community participation <strong>and</strong> engagement we<br />
can continue to make <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> one of the best places to raise<br />
young people.<br />
252 W.Swamp Road, Suite #5<br />
Doylestown, PA 18901<br />
215-489-9120<br />
www.cb-cares.org<br />
The Hopeful Message of the 40 Developmental Assets<br />
Research from Search Institute identifi es 40 Developmental Assets that have a<br />
powerful, positive impact on young people. Children <strong>and</strong> teenagers who have high<br />
levels of these assets get involved in fewer risky behaviors <strong>and</strong> are much more likely<br />
to exhibit the positive values, such as leadership, good health, diversity, <strong>and</strong> success<br />
in school. The bad news is most young people don’t have enough assets. About 59<br />
percent of young people, ages 11–18, have 20 or fewer Developmental Assets,<br />
according to Search Institute surveys. The good news is we can change this because<br />
we all have the power to build assets in young people’s lives.<br />
Underst<strong>and</strong>ing Developmental Assets<br />
The eight asset categories Search Institute has found crucial in helping young people<br />
grow up healthy include:<br />
• Support: Young people need to be surrounded by people who love, care for,<br />
appreciate, <strong>and</strong> accept them.<br />
• Empowerment: Young people need to feel valued <strong>and</strong> valuable. This happens<br />
when youth feel safe <strong>and</strong> respected.<br />
• Boundaries <strong>and</strong> Expectations: Young people need clear rules, consistent<br />
consequences for breaking rules, <strong>and</strong> encouragement to do their best.<br />
• Constructive Use of Time: Young people need opportunities - outside of school -<br />
to learn <strong>and</strong> develop new skills <strong>and</strong> interests with other youth <strong>and</strong> adults.<br />
• Commitment to Learning: Young people need a sense of the lasting importance of<br />
learning <strong>and</strong> a belief in their own abilities.<br />
• Positive Values: Young people need to develop strong guiding values to help them<br />
make healthy life choices.<br />
• Social Competencies: Young people need the skills to interact effectively with<br />
others, to make diffi cult decisions, <strong>and</strong> to cope with new situations.<br />
• Positive Identity: Young people need to believe in their own self-worth <strong>and</strong> to feel<br />
they have control over the things that happen to them.<br />
Each of these categories involves several specifi c assets that help young people grow<br />
up healthy.<br />
The secret to helping children <strong>and</strong> youth grow into happy, healthy, <strong>and</strong> responsible<br />
adults isn’t really a secret at all. Simply make a point to connect with young people:<br />
Get to know them, talk to them, underst<strong>and</strong> them, help them, <strong>and</strong> build relationships<br />
with them. As a caring, trusted adult, you’ll be better able to provide the building blocks<br />
young people need to succeed <strong>and</strong> reach their goals. Adult role models, guides, <strong>and</strong><br />
friends are very important to young people. With your help, young people can begin<br />
to underst<strong>and</strong> themselves <strong>and</strong> the world around them. We all know growing up isn’t<br />
always easy. That’s why young people need adults like you in their lives.<br />
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<strong>Calendar</strong> design <strong>and</strong> photography:<br />
Carol Counihan,<br />
Community Relations,<br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Bucks</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong>,<br />
20 Welden Drive, Doylestown, PA 18901.<br />
Special thanks to the many teachers who<br />
submitted photographs of students for use<br />
in the calendar!
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