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NORTHEASTERN HIGH SCHOOL
www.nhsbobcats.org
300 High Street
Manchester, PA 17345
Main Office:717 266-3644
Fax: 717 266-0616
Mr. Mathew Gay, Principal
Ms. Melissa Bream, Assistant Principal
Ms. Kimberly Bell, Assistant Principal
Ms. Jen Bisignani, Guidance Counselor, Grade 9
Dr. Eric Bierker, Guidance Counselor, A-G Grades 10-12
Ms. Bethany Gamber, Guidance Counselor, H-O Grades 10-12
Ms. Kris Hach, Guidance Counselor, P-Z Grades 10-12
Ms. Donna Moyer, School Nurse
Mr. Bryan Stephens, Athletic Director
Note: Alternate schedules can be found on school website
Daily Schedule
7:35 - 8:15
8:20 - 9:00
9:05 - 9:50
9:55 - 11:15
11:20 - 1:10
1:15 - 2:35
Early Dismissal Schedule
Period 1
Period 2
Academic Prep
Period 3
Period 4
Period 5
7:35 - 8:05
8:10 - 8:40
8:45 - 9:50
9:55 - 10:55
11:00 - 12:45
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Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
Period 5
STUDENT HANDBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACADEMIC & GRADING GUIDELINES ............................................... 3
Academic Honors
Credit Recovery
Drop/Add Policy
Grade Reporting
Graduation Requirements
Honor Roll
Promotion Requirements
ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS........................................................... 6
College Visits
Educational Trips
How to Avoid Being Fined
Student Arrival
Ten Unexcused Days
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS, RESPONSES & GUIDELINES ....... 9
Behavior Philosophy
Detention
Due Process
In-School Suspension (ISS)
Out-of-School Suspension (OSS)
Parental Contact
Search and Seizure
Student Discipline Code
Use of Reasonable Physical Force
Violations (Non-categorized)
GUIDELINES, POLICIES & PROCEDURES ........................................ 15
After School Supervision
Anti-Bullying Policy
Athletic and Extracurricular Program Eligibility
Drug and Alcohol Policy Penalties
Electronic Devices
Library Procedures
Medication Procedures
Sexual Harassment Policy
Student Dress Code
Student Network and Internet Use Regulations
Weapons and Dangerous Instruments Policy
HONOR SOCIETIES ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES .............................. 23
National Art Honor Society
National French Honor Society
National Honor Society
National Spanish Honor Society
Tri-M Honor Society
STUDENT RESOURCES ........................................................................ 24
Academic Resources
Social Work Services
Toll Free Student Tip Hot-Line
York County Children and Youth Services
York County Crime Stoppers/Underage Drinking Hotline
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ACADEMIC & GRADING GUIDELINES
ACADEMIC HONORS
Academic honors will be bestowed upon seniors based on cummulative, weighted GPA
at the end of the third marking period. Valedictorian and salutatorian will be defined as
number one and two in the graduating class. Summa cum laude graduates will be defined
as the top 2% of the graduating class. Magna cum laude graduates will be defined as the
top 5% of the graduating class. Cum laude graduates will be defined at the top 10% of
the graduating class.
CREDIT RECOVERY
Students who were unsuccessful in courses at NHS may enroll, at their own expense, in
summer school offered at local districts, correspondence courses (up to two credits), or
other avenues as decided by administration.
DROP/ADD POLICY
This policy applies to elective courses only. Students must request to drop or add a
course within the first cycle of the course for one credit courses and within the first three
days of the cycle for half credit courses. Requests will not be honored if submitted
beyond this time frame. All requests will be submitted to student’s guidance counselor
with final approval by administration.
GRADE REPORTING
Students will receive a percentage as a grade on the report card. Students must achieve a
cumulative percentage of 70% or better to receive credit for the course. Any grade below
70% is failing. When colleges request the conversion of percentages to letter grade or a
4-point scale, the following conversion will be used.
100% - 93% = A = 4.0
92% - 85% = B = 3.0
84% - 77% = C = 2.0
76% - 70% = D = 1.0
69% & below = F = 0
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
English: (4.0 credits required)
English 9
English 10
English 11or AP Language and Comp
English 12 or AP English Literature & Comp
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
Mathematics: (4 credits required)
Honors Track:
Algebra 1 Honors→Algebra 2 Honors→Geometry Honors→Precalculus Honors
Choice of: Calculus, AP Calculus, Statistics, AP Statistics
Academic Track:
Intensive Algebra or Algebra 1→Algebra 2→Geometry
Choice of: Precalculus, Personal Finance, Statistics
If student takes Precalculus they can also take both Calculus and/or Statistics.
Science: (4 credits required)
Earth and Environmental
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Course
Earth & Enviro.
AP Enviro. Sci.
Biology
Honors Biology
AP Biology
Field Biology
Chemistry I
Honors
Chemistry
AP Chemistry
Physics of
Sports
Physics I
Honors Physics
Physics II
Anatomy &
Physiology
Forensic
Science
Investigation
Meteorology
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
Prerequisite
None
Earth & Environmental
Earth & Environmental
Earth & Environmental
Earth & Environmental, Biology & Chemistry
Earth & Environmental, Biology
Earth & Environmental, Biology & Algebra I
Earth & Environmental, Biology & Algebra I
Earth & Environmental, Biology, Algebra I & Honors
Chemistry
Earth & Environmental, Biology, Chemistry
Earth & Environmental, Biology, Chemistry & Algebra 1
Same as Physics I & Algebra III & Trigonometry (may be
concurrently enrolled)
Honors Physics or recommendation of instructor
Earth & Environmental, Biology & Chemistry
Earth & Environmental, Biology , Chemistry; Geometry is
recommended but not required
Earth & Environmental, Biology, Chemistry & Algebra II
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Social Studies: (4 credits required)
U.S. History
Global Studies or AP Human Geography
Civics or AP Government
Advanced Economics * or Consumer Economics
Humanities* or Contemporary Affairs (or AP Comparative Government)*
* Recommended for college-bound seniors
1.0
1.0
1.0
.5
.5
Computer Technology: (1 credit required)
Digital Concepts (required)
0.5
Electives (Not a comprehensive list. See specific course descriptions)
Digital Publishing
Microsoft Office Applications
Computer Programming
Multimedia
Computer Repair Technician
Computer Repair Practicum
Robotics 1
Graphic Comm & Design 2
Graphic Comm & Design 3
Engineering Drafting/CADD Tech
0.5
0.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
Health/Physical Education: (2.0 credits required)
Physical Education (3 P.E./Aquatics courses)
Health
1.5
0.5
Practical/Fine Arts: (1 credit required)
(Not a comprehensive list. See specific course descriptions)
Art Fundamentals
Basic Foods
Art Portfolio
Child Development
Ceramics 1
Family Development
Ceramics 2
2-D Design
Drawing 1
Textile Arts 1 and 2
Drawing 2
Test Kitchen
Architectural Drafting
Graphic Arts
Applied Music
Metal/Woodworking
Safety Education: (0.5 credit required)
World Language: (1 credit required)
Spanish
French
* Conversational Spanish (.5 credit) and Conversational French (.5 credit) are designed
for non-college bound students.
Senior Project: (2 credits required)
General Electives: (4.5 credits required)
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
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27 CREDITS
For college planning and testing go to www.collegeboard.com Juniors take the PSAT in
the fall of their junior year and the SAT I in the spring of their junior year (and) take the
SAT I again as a senior in the fall. Some colleges require the SAT II. Contact the
guidance counselors for more information.
Students wishing to play in Division I or II sports in college need to go to:
www.eligibilitycenter.org. Please review the course, GPA, and SAT/ACT requirements
in order to be eligible for participation. Seniors also need to complete a Student Release
Form from the NCAA Clearinghouse before graduation.
HONOR ROLL
Distinguished Honor Roll:
Students must have earned an overall marking period
average of 95.00 or greater. No grade may be lower than 90.00.
Honor Roll: Students must have earned an overall marking period average between
87.00 and 94.99. No grade may be lower than 80.00.
NOTE: Honor roll calculations do not include course weighting and are based on
printed report card scores.
PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
The following credit requirements are necessary to be promoted to the corresponding
grade(s):
• Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 5 credits= 10th grade
• Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 11 credits= 11th grade
• Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 18 credits= 12th grade
• Students must earn twenty-seven credits, along with other district
requirements, to graduate from Northeastern High School. See Course
Selection Guide for specific graduation requirements.
ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS
Students of compulsory age are required by law to attend school a minimum of 180 days
each school year. The only legal excuses for an absence from school are (1) illness (2)
death in the family (3) major religious holidays (4) family emergency (5) absence when
previous permission is given or inclement weather as determined by Superintendent.
Any student absent from school for any reason other than the above will be considered as
having an unlawful or unexcused absence depending on the student’s age.
The following are not considered valid excuses: oversleeping, missing the bus,
experiencing car problems, attending the York Fair, working, babysitting, attending
hunting/fishing trips without prior permission, receiving a suspension of bus privileges,
helping at home, etc.
Each student is required to submit a written excuse from a parent or guardian for each
absence. The district provides excuse forms that can be found on the district’s web page.
Excuses must be placed in the identified lock box in the office. An absence from school
which is not supported by a written note from parents within three school days of
the student’s return to school will be charged as unexcused or unlawful.
Any absence of three or more consecutive days requires a doctor’s excuse. Additionally,
at any time during the school year that the administration perceives that a student is
missing too much time from school, the school will require a doctor’s excuse for any and
all additional absences. Failure to provide a doctor’s excuse will result in the absence
being recorded as unexcused and the appropriate administrative action will follow.
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COLLEGE VISITS
Students are granted an excused absence for a total of three (3) days each year for the
purpose of college visitations. Students must inform the attendance office of the absence
at least 24 hours beforehand. A letter verifying attendance at the visitation from the
college or university, printed on official school letterhead, must be submitted to the office
upon return to NHS in order to excuse the absence.
EDUCATIONAL TRIPS
Requests for excused absences for student travel must be submitted, in advance and in
writing, to the District Superintendent two weeks prior to the trip. Coordination of this
procedure is initiated through the attendance secretary. Students are expected to obtain
work in advance of his/her trip. An educational trip teacher signature form must also be
completed by each student submitting the educational trip form. NOTE: Students are
allowed one educational trip per school year. It may not exceed five school days.
HOW TO AVOID BEING FINED
When a student of compulsory age has accumulated three days of unexcused absences,
the first legal offense notice will be sent. Any additional unexcused absences may result
in a fine being issued in compliance with the Compulsory Attendance Law of
Pennsylvania.
NOTE TO PARENTS:
If your child has a history of not turning in your excuses, you may•
call the school to verify that the excuse has been submitted
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bring in the excuse personally
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mail the excuse to the attendance secretary
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fax the excuse note to attendance secretary at 717-266-0616
In many cases, fines can result from a student failing to turn in an excuse within the three
day grace period. Be sure the excuse includes•
the child’s full name
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parent’s full name
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the date(s) the child was absent
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the reason for the absence
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the date the excuse was written
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parent phone number in case of questions
STUDENT ARRIVAL
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Students arriving to 1 period late will need to report to the office for a tardy pass (see
page 14 for consequences). Students arriving prior to 11:00 a.m. will be marked as tardy.
Students arriving after 11:00 a.m. but before 1:00 p.m. will be marked absent for a half
day. Students arriving after 1:00 p.m. will be marked absent for a full day. Students
leaving prior to 9:00 a.m. who do not return that day will be marked absent for a full day.
Students dismissed between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. will be marked absent a half day.
Students dismissed after 11:00 will be recorded as having an early dismissal. Procedures
are adjusted for Early Dismissal Day.
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TEN UNEXCUSED DAYS
Students who accumulate ten or more unlawful or unexcused absences during one
school year will lose the following school-based privileges:
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Participation in extracurricular activities (athletics, academic clubs, dances,
etc.)
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Participation in senior class trip
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Parking privileges
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Commencement activities
• Other exclusions as deemed necessary and appropriate
Mission: Northeastern community is
committed to model, teach, and
practice socially acceptable behavior
for student success, so that 100% of
students will graduate and be
prepared for post-secondary
education.
SCHOOL WIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR
SUPPORT SYSTEM
Timely Attendance
Respectful of Self and Others
Accountable to All
Committed and Engaged
Keep it Clean
See Success
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BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS, RESPONSES,
and GUIDELINES
BEHAVIOR PHILOSOPHY
We in the Northeastern School District feel that one of our goals is to prepare students for
responsible citizenship in our society. Each student must learn to work with and share
the rights and responsibilities of good citizenship with other individuals. The
development of self-discipline and acceptance of individual responsibility is one of the
important goals of public education. Our Student Discipline Code is intended and
designed to make students accountable for any actions deemed inappropriate by school
authorities, disruptive to a positive learning environment, as well as those in violation of
local, state, and federal statutes.
DETENTION
After-school detention will be held Monday through Friday from 2:45 to 3:30 P.M.
Students assigned to detention are required to report to the assigned location at the
appropriate time. Students are also required to provide their own transportation at the
completion of the detention if necessary. Academic tutoring sessions may be assigned as
alternative consequences. An unauthorized absence from detention will result in a
student’s being assigned one day of ISS following the missed detention. Additional
unauthorized absences will result in suspensions. Students who refuse to serve
detention(s) will be suspended in lieu of the detention(s).
The rules used to govern detention are as follows.
• Students must schedule the detention within a reasonable time frame.
• Students must come prepared to work.
• Students must remain quiet and busy.
• Students may not disrupt the environment.
• Students absent from school on an assigned detention day are to reschedule the
detention upon return.
NOTE: Students who must be removed from detention because of their misbehavior will
be suspended.
DUE PROCESS
Due Process is the procedure whereby a person charged with a violation of rules or
procedures is assured of his/her rights. The rights are assured by Due Process when a
student is charged with such violations:
In-School Suspension
• A student has a right to notice (oral or written) specifying the violation.
• The student has an opportunity to be heard prior to the time the suspension
becomes effective.
• The parent(s)/guardian shall be informed of the suspension.
• It is the student’s responsibility to make-up missed work while in ISS.
Out-of-School Suspension
• A student has a right to written notice of the reasons for which he/she is
suspended.
• The student has the opportunity to be heard on his/her own behalf before the
school official that holds the authority to reinstate him/her.
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• Should the suspension exceed five school days, the student and
parent(s)/guardian will be given the opportunity for an informal hearing with
the designated school official. This hearing shall take place on or before the
fifth day of the suspension, except when extraordinary circumstances exist
involving one of the involved parties. In such a case, the hearing may be
delayed to such a time as circumstances permit.
• The student is responsible to make up assignments while suspended.
Expulsion
An expulsion is any suspension exceeding ten consecutive school days.
• Same rights apply as those for out-of-school suspension.
• A student has an opportunity to have a formal hearing before the Board of
Directors of the Northeastern School District prior to any expulsion.
IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISS)
When assigned to ISS students must report at 7:35 A.M. and spend the entire day isolated
from the rest of the student body. Students are responsible for the schoolwork they miss
while in ISS. Students must work on school assignments while in ISS. Bagged lunches
are permitted in ISS. The ISS proctor will hold the bagged lunch until the appropriate
time. Lavatory breaks will be allowed, one before and one after lunch.
Students in ISS must leave campus at the end of the school day except for pre-arranged
academic tutoring or administrative directive. While serving an in-school suspension,
students are forbidden to participate in any part of the school program to include ALL
extra-curricular activities. However, students may request to attend after school
tutoring.
NOTE: Students who must be removed from ISS as a result of their misbehavior and/or
refusal to follow the rules will be placed on Out-of-School Suspension.
OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (OSS)
OSS is the removal of a student from all activities within the high school and from school
grounds. OSS may last for a period of one to ten consecutive school days. It is reserved
for those students who continually disregard school regulations and/or students whose
violations are of a most serious nature. While serving an out-of-school suspension,
students are forbidden to participate in any part of the school program to include ALL
extra-curricular activities. Students found on school property without administrative
permission will be subject to a formal trespass notice and a possible defiant trespass
police charge. Students on OSS may be permitted to return to campus for pre-arranged
academic tutoring or administrative directive.
PARENTAL CONTACT
In the majority of behavioral referrals resolved by the high school administration, contact
will be made with the student's parent or guardian. As a general rule, this will be
achieved by means of a telephone call, email or letter. However, under certain
circumstances, a parental conference may be required.
SEARCH AND SEIZURE
The U.S. Supreme Court has found that students do have constitutional rights that must
be respected by the schools, but these rights must be balanced against the duty of the
schools to maintain an environment in which learning can take place. To this end, the
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high school administration may legally search a student, a locker, a car on school
property, or other personal possessions if there is reasonable suspicion to justify such a
search. The parent/guardian will be notified after completion of a student search.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE CODE
Violations of the Student Discipline Code have been categorized into three groups
according to the severity of the offense. The penalties assessed increase as the violations
become repetitive and/or more serious. The categories are administrative guidelines.
Administrators have the authority to waiver from the guidelines as they see
appropriate. It is expected that classroom infractions are handled at the classroom level.
Teacher actions may include, but are not limited to parent contact, student conference,
parent conference, teacher detention, etc.
CATEGORY 1
Includes but not limited to•
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public displays of affection (1st offense only)
disruptive behavior (minor/ 1st offense)
dress code violations
food and drink taken from the cafeteria at lunch
inappropriate use of electronic devices (i.e. personal listening devices, laser
pointers, cameras, video game systems, etc.)
• abusing pass privileges
• wandering the halls during lunch
• any action/behavior deemed to be disruptive to the operation/purpose of school
PENALTIES
1st OFFENSE --- Detention(s)
2nd OFFENSE --- Detentions/ISS
3rd OFFENSE --- ISS/OSS
CATEGORY 2
Includes but not limited to•
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Disruptive behavior (significant or repeated behavior)
Class cutting (includes failure to report to cafeteria for lunch or to homeroom)
Forgery (including excuse blanks, early dismissal notes, and passes)
Academic dishonesty
PENALTIES
1st OFFENSE --- Detention(s)/ISS
2nd OFFENSE --- ISS/OSS
3rd OFFENSE --- OSS
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CATEGORY 3
Includes but not limited to•
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Disruptive Behavior (major and/ or repetitive)
Insubordination or disrespect toward a teacher or staff member
Leaving campus without permission (to include bus riders in the a.m.)
Possession of or use of nicotine products/incendiary devices including
electronic cigarettes.
• Note: Possession and/or use of nicotine products on school grounds is a
violation of state law. Students will be cited in accordance with Act 145.
Truancy (absence from school without parent/guardian’s knowledge)
Harassment (sexual, general, persistent, electronic, etc.)
• Note: Uninvited touching or grabbing = 10 day OSS & police involvement
Profanity / inappropriate language
Misconduct during emergency drills
Destruction of school property / vandalism
PENALTIES
1st OFFENSE --- 3 Days ISS/OSS (If behavior occurs on bus- 3 days of bus
suspension)
2nd OFFENSE --- 5 Days ISS/OSS (If behavior occurs on bus- 3 days of bus
suspension)
3rd OFFENSE --- 10-day suspension (If behavior occurs on bus- 3 days of bus
suspension)
CATEGORY 4
Because of the endangerment to the health, safety and welfare of the school community,
the following offenses will be referred to the police and/or to the school board of the
Northeastern School District for review:
Arson:
Full restitution for loss plus 10-day out of school suspension and/or expulsion to be
determined by the board of education and a referral to the police for criminal charges
Bomb threat:
10-day out of school suspension and/or expulsion (to be determined by board of
education) and a referral to the police for criminal charges. Possession and/or
distribution of related literature is also strictly forbidden.
Ethnic intimidation and/or racial slurs:
Use of racial/ethnic slurs on campus is strictly forbidden. Students found in violation
of this rule will be subject to a 10-day suspension and the case will be sent to the
Superintendent for review. Additionally, any overt signs relating to “hate” are also
strictly forbidden.
Physical assault directed toward any school district employee:
10-day out of school suspension and/or expulsion to be determined by the board of
education and a referral to the police for criminal charges.
Staff directed profanity:
Profanity directed at any school employee will not be tolerated. These actions will
result in a 10-day suspension and a referral to local police with recommendations for
charges.
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Stealing school property, property of school employees or property of fellow
students (includes theft from cafeteria):
Full restitution for loss plus 10-day out of school suspension and/or expulsion to be
determined by the board of education and a referral to the police for criminal charges.
Tampering with security equipment/false alarms:
Full restitution for loss or damage of equipment. 10-day out of school suspension
and/or expulsion to be determined by the board of education (Criminal charges filed
for false fire alarm).
Terroristic threats:
10 day out of school suspension, police involvement, and/or expulsion to be
determined by the board of education.
Vandalism:
Intentionally defacing or damaging school property, willfully damaging or destroying
property of employees. Full restitution for loss plus 10-day out of school suspension
and/or expulsion to be determined by the board of education and a referral to the police
for criminal charges.
Possession of weapons:
See Weapons and Dangerous Instruments Policy
Use or possession of drugs, look-alike or unauthorized substances, to include
alcohol:
Refer to the Drug & Alcohol Policy.
USE OF REASONABLE PHYSICAL FORCE
Reasonable physical force may be used by staff members with students only in the
following circumstances:
• To quell a disturbance
• To confiscate weapons or other dangerous objects
• For the purpose of self-defense
• For the protection of persons
VIOLATIONS (NON-CATEGORIZED)
BUS RIDING VIOLATIONS
Bus riding violations may result in consequences ranging from administrative warning to
indefinite suspension depending on severity of actions.
Note: Video cameras may record students while riding school busses.
AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) VIOLATIONS
• 1st OFFENSE: Detention(s)/ 30 school day suspension of Internet privileges. Students
retain network access for completion of school work.
• 2nd OFFENSE: Suspension/ loss of privileges for school year
Note: If tech labor is required to correct the problem, the district will treat the situation
as vandalism (student will incur any associated cost).
CAFETERIA RULES VIOLATION
• 1ST OFFENSE: 10 days of cafeteria clean-up detail and/or detention, ISS, OSS
• 2nd OFFENSE: Traditional administrative responses including detentions, ISS, or
OSS
FOOD & DRINK
Water in clear bottles is acceptable in school. Colored beverages or beverages stored in
opaque containers are not permitted. Food and drink may not be taken from the cafeteria
during lunch time. Violations will be treated as Category 1 infractions.
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MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES (to include phones, PDAs, iPods, etc.)
The telephone calling features are not to be used at NHS between 7:35-2:35 without
express staff permission. Use in classrooms is at teacher discretion. Devices may be
used in halls and during lunch. The following responses for misuse will occur• 1st OFFENSE: Confiscated and turned into office / returned at end of day to student
• 2nd OFFENSE: Confiscated and turned into office / returned only to a parent or
guardian / 2 Detentions
• SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES: Confiscated and turned into office / returned to a
parent after administrative conference / In-School Suspension
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
NHS has adopted the following four-step procedure to respond to each offense of
academic dishonesty:
1. Parent phone call made by teacher to explain occurrence
2. Letter written to parent by teacher and placed in student’s file
3. Academic penalty
4. Discipline referral- 3 detentions for first offense
Note: Examples to include plagiarism, cheating, copying answers, copying computer
files.
FIGHTING
10 Day OSS, police notified with harassment/disorderly conduct/assault charges filed
PARKING LOT VIOLATIONS
Students must register each vehicle with the office prior to parking on school grounds.
Parking permits cost twenty dollars and must be displayed on the rear view mirror.
Parking on campus without permission will result in traditional administrative responses
(detentions, ISS, OSS) or vehicle being towed at owner expense.
Consequences may be issued for the following violations but are not limited to• No visible permit displayed
• Illegal parking
• Parking in an unauthorized area
• Reckless driving
o Administrators with reasonable suspicion may search vehicles.
o Permits may be suspended or revoked for violations.
o Unauthorized vehicles may be towed at the owner’s expense.
TARDINESS TO SCHOOL OR CLASS
Note: All tardiness to school is unexcused, unless supported by a note from
parent/doctor. TTS- tardy to school; TTC- tardy to class
1ST & 2ND OFFENSE:
3RD OFFENSE:
4TH OFFENSE:
5TH OFFENSE:
6TH OFFENSE:
7TH OFFENSE:
8TH OFFENSE & UP:
Warning
TTC- teacher det. TTS- administrative det.
2 administrative det.
3administrative det.
1-Day I.S.S.
3-Days I.S.S
3-Days O.S.S.
Number of tardies will accumulate through each semester. Attendance is taken when
school begins (7:35 AM). Being late to first period means being late to school.
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GUIDELINES, POLICIES & PROCEDURES
AFTER SCHOOL SUPERVISION
All students remaining in the building after 2:35 PM must be supervised by a
teacher/school employee. Students may not be in the building unsupervised at any time.
Students must exit the building after they have completed their after school activities. If
students do not comply, after school privileges may be revoked at administrator
discretion.
ANTI-BULLYING POLICY
The Northeastern School District Board of School Directors is committed to providing all
students with a safe, healthy, and civil school environment in which all members of the
school community are treated with mutual respect, tolerance, and dignity. To that end, the
school district has in place policies, procedures, and practices that are designed to reduce
and eliminate bullying and harassment when they occur.
The policy is in effect while students are on property within jurisdiction of the district,
while on school contracted, school operated vehicles, and while attending or engaging in
school-sponsored activities. Students who file a bullying complaint or have assisted or
participated in a bullying investigation may not be retaliated against. Any violation of the
policy shall be considered an infraction of the Code of Conduct, and disciplined
accordingly. All bullying behavior that is a violation of the PA Crimes code will be
reported to the appropriate legal authorities.
The Board of School Directors encourages students who have been bullied to promptly
report the instance to the principal or designee. Bullying means an intentional electronic,
written, verbal, or physical act or series of acts:
• Directed by another student
• Which occurs on the school setting
• That is severe, persistent, or pervasive
• That has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education,
creating a threatening environment, and/or substantially disrupting the orderly
operation of a school
“School setting” means in the school, on school grounds, in school vehicles, at designated
bus stops, or at any activity that is sponsored, supervised, or sanctioned by the school.
Bullying, as defined in this policy, includes cyber-bullying.
ATHLETIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
I.
ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY
Weekly Checks - On Fridays a student athlete who is failing any subject will be
reported to the athletic department. Any student athlete failing one subject will be
ineligible to practice or participate for the next five school days. Academic
ineligibility will be considered an unexcused absence and may adversely affect a
student’s status towards obtaining a varsity letter.
Any student athlete possessing or consuming alcohol, illegal drugs, and/or tobacco
during his or her respective season will be immediately ineligible to participate
during the remainder of his or her season.
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II.
STUDENTS SUSPENDED FROM SCHOOL
Any student suspended will be ineligible to practice, participate in any events, or be
in attendance at any of those events or practices, during the time of the suspension,
whether it be in-school suspension or out-of-school suspension.
III. USE AND/OR POSSESSION OF DRUGS/ALCOHOL
Violation of the Drug and Alcohol policy will require a 45-day ban on extracurricular participation.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY PENALTIES
A. Use and/or Possession of Drugs/Alcohol or Paraphernalia at School
Upon reasonable suspicion of possession of drugs/alcohol, paraphernalia or look-alike
substances at school, the following procedures will be followed:
NOTE: Paraphernalia may include, but not limited to, roach clips, rolling paper, pipes,
bongs, and marijuana seeds.
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The Principal/designee will be notified immediately. Staff member writes an
anecdotal report regarding the incident.
School personnel will notify the school nurse (if available or the
principal/designee for evaluation of current physical status. An anecdotal
report of the incident will be written and submitted to the principal.
The student, his/her desk, locker, car, and other possessions may be searched.
If a search of the student's desk, locker, car or other possessions results in any
drugs/alcohol related substances or paraphernalia:
a. The substance in question or paraphernalia will be held for analysis.
b. The legal authorities will be notified.
The parents of the student will be notified and asked to come to the school
immediately.
The student will be referred to the Student Assistance Team (NEAT).
A student found to be in violation of this policy will be assigned to a 10-day
out-of-school suspension. The student will be required to participate in a
drug/alcohol assessment within 10 business days of the initial referral, and will
be assigned to a forty-five school day suspension from the extracurricular
program beginning the day he/she is returned to the school system.
Any student discovered to be in possession of drugs/alcohol, paraphernalia or
look-alike substances or under the influence of drugs/alcohol at school will be
recommended for an expulsion of no less than forty-five days or one marking
period. The matter will be referred to the superintendent for consideration of a
school board hearing to execute the expulsion.
D. Drugs/Alcohol Use, Possession or Sale at School-Sponsored Activities
A student who uses, has in his/her possession or distributes drugs/alcohol at a schoolsponsored activity shall be treated as follows:
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The chaperone will contact the group advisor or administrator. An anecdotal
report of the incident will be written and submitted to the principal.
The parents will be notified and the student will be sent home immediately at
parental expense or detained until a parent can accompany the student.
The student, his/her desk, locker, car, and other possessions will be searched.
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If a search of the student's desk, locker, car or other possession results in any
drug/alcohol related substances or paraphernalia the following procedure will
be implemented:
a. The substance in question or paraphernalia will be held for analysis.
b. The legal authorities will be notified.
The student will be referred to the Student Assistance Team (NEAT).
A student found to be in violation of this policy will be assigned to a 10-day
out-of-school suspension. The student will be required to participate in a
drug/alcohol assessment within 10 business days of the initial referral, and will
be assigned to a forty-five school day suspension from the extracurricular
program beginning the day he/she is returned to the school system.
Any student discovered to be in possession of drugs/alcohol, paraphernalia or
look-alike substances or under the influence of drugs/alcohol at a schoolsponsored activity will be recommended for an expulsion of no less than fortyfive days or one marking period. The matter will be referred to the
superintendent for consideration of a school board hearing to execute the
expulsion.
Drugs/alcohol by Non-Students
A person who is not a student of the Northeastern School District who is suspected of, or
known to be selling or providing drugs/alcohol to students, shall be treated as follows:
1. School personnel shall notify the principal/designate immediately.
2. The principal/designate shall inform the local law enforcement officials at once.
3. If evidence is found, the school will press charges.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Students are permitted to use personal listening devices (with headphones) before and
after school, between class changes and in the cafeteria during lunch. Students are
expected to maintain volume levels that allow them to hear announcements and directives
from staff. Use in the classroom is prohibited unless otherwise instructed by the teacher.
Use of electronic devices at school is a privilege, not a right.
Students shall not use the audio recording function of any electronic device at school or
at any school activity or function unless given express and specific permission in advance
by (i) a teacher or administrator; and (ii) the individuals whose voices or activities are
being recorded.
Students shall not use the camera or video recording function of any electronic device at
school or at any school activity or function unless given express and specific permission
in advance by (i) a teacher or administrator; and (ii) the individuals who are being
recorded. See Category 1 discipline for failure to follow the guidelines described in the
previous three paragraphs.
Students shall be solely responsible for the safekeeping of any electronic device brought
to school and each student who brings an electronic device to school, and each student
who brings an electronic device to school or to a school function or activity shall assume
the risk of loss, theft, damage, or other injury to the electronic device.
Under no circumstances shall the school district be responsible at any time for any fees or
charges that may be associated with an electronic device brought to school by a student,
including the cost of electronic device, monthly fees or charges, access fees, telephone
service charges, data fees, Internet access fees or any other similar fee. All such fees
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costs and charges remain the sole responsibility of the student and/or his parent(s) or
guardian(s).
LIBRARY PROCEDURES
Library Hours
The Library is open from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and
from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Fridays. Inclement weather and other
irregularities can alter this schedule. Changes to the schedule will be communicated
via announcements.
Signing In/Out
1. When you arrive (when not with a class), please sign in on the Library Sign
In/Out log sheets. Please sign when you leave.
2. Students must have a signed agenda to enter the Library during class hours.
Academic Prep
1. Students must sign up in the Library to attend during Academic Prep. The
Librarian will then request you via the electronic system.
2. Academic Prep signups will occur from 10:00 a.m. the day prior to attendance
and until 8:00 a.m. on the day one wants to attend the Library during Academic
Prep.
3. Your homeroom teacher will release you to the Library via the electronic system.
4. You must be on time and you are to remain in the Library until the end of
Academic Prep. No passes will be issued to leave during Academic Prep.
Books/Materials Checkout
1. You may check out books/materials anytime the Library is open. You MUST
have your school ID.
2. Books are checked out for two weeks and may be renewed if there is not a
demand for the book.
3. You may check out as many items (within reason) as you wish, BUT you will be
responsible for all fines and consequences if materials are damaged, destroyed,
lost or not returned on time.
4. All fines must be paid by the end of the advertised date and time (usually near the
end of a marking period) or logical consequences will result in addition to
payment of the fine(s).
5. Reference materials may be checked out overnight at the Librarian’s discretion.
(Overnight means until the next school day.) They must be checked out at the end
of the day and returned before first period.
*The Librarian reserves the right to not check out books that are being used by one or
more whole classes so that everyone has equal access.
Fines
1. Books are $0.10 per school day that they are late.
2. Reference materials, special overnight checkouts, jump drives, cameras and
temporary items (ex: Access PA books) are $0.50 per school day they are late.
3. Materials that are damaged, destroyed or lost will result in financial obligation.
Copy Machine
1. You may use the copy machine to copy information you want to take with you. If
you need help, please ask.
2. Copies are free for school information OR $0.10 per side (no matter the quality)
for personal copies that are not school related.
Computers
1. Computers are for schoolwork only. You may NOT check your e-mail, go in chat
rooms or Facebook, play games, etc.
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2. You must sign the log sheet next to the computer each time you are on a computer
in the Library.
3. You may not alter the settings on the computer in any way. If you do,
disciplinary action will result.
4. You must have your Acceptable Use Policy signed in order to use the Internet.
NOTE: INTENTIONAL misuse of computers will result in logical consequences
(detention, loss of privileges, suspension, etc.)
MEDICATION PROCEDURES
All medication, including OTC drugs, must be registered and stored in the nurse’s
office. Parent permission and doctor authorization is required. See the nurse’s office for
details. Under no circumstances may students self-medicate. Only students with asthma
and severe bee sting allergies/food allergies will be permitted to carry and selfadminister their inhalers or epi-pens with the following conditions. The school must have
a note on file from the student’s doctor stating that the student must carry the medication
and is qualified and able to self-administer. A note from the parent must also be on file
in the nurse’s office. Forms and fax numbers can be obtained from the school nurse.
Violators of medication procedures may be treated as drug and alcohol policy violators.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
It is a violation of both school policy and federal laws to sexually harass another person,
or for you to be sexually harassed by anyone, student, or adult.
Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors,
and other inappropriate verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment
may include, but is not limited to, the following•
Sexual comments, jokes, gestures, or looks
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Showing, giving, or leaving someone sexual pictures, photographs,
illustrations, messages, or notes
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Writing sexual messages or graffiti about a person on the bathroom walls,
locker rooms, etc.
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Spreading sexual rumors about a person
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Referring to a student’s sexual orientation (saying he or she is gay or lesbian).
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Spying on someone as he or she dresses or showers at school
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“Flashing” or “mooning” someone
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Touching, grabbing, or pinching someone in a sexual way
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Pulling at someone’s clothes in a sexual manner
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Intentionally brushing against someone in a sexual manner
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Pulling someone’s clothing off or down
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Blocking someone’s way or cornering them in a sexual manner
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Forcing someone to kiss or engage in sexual behavior
If you feel you are being sexually harassed and need help, tell a trusted adult. Any
teacher, guidance counselor, nurse, or administrator will help you deal with the problem
and receive help. It is important that you tell an adult.
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STUDENT DRESS CODE
The following student dress code guidelines have been developed to contribute to a
productive learning environment:
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Clothing that clearly interferes with learning or operations, creates a safety
hazard, or could damage furniture/school property shall not be permitted.
Clothing displaying slogans or pictures suggesting the use of alcohol, drugs,
and obscene language or lewd/illegal behavior is prohibited.
Jewelry will not be permitted during physical education classes or swimming
instruction.
Clothing that reveals undergarments is prohibited.
Shirts must be sleeved and cover the waist. Shoulders and armpits must be
covered.
Shorts and skirts must reach the fingertips when arms are at rest.
Transparent or immodest clothing which attracts undue attention, including, but
not limited to, tank tops, tube tops, halter tops, low cut blouses (front and
back), bare midriff tops, muscle shirts, and cut off shirts are prohibited.
Pajamas and/or slippers are not to be worn to school.
Building principals may institute additional dress restrictions for the building.
No head coverings of any kind, except for those worn by a person in
accordance with the requirements of his or her religious beliefs, shall be worn
in the building (7:35 AM-2:35 PM).
Students must wear shoes at all times while in the building. Sunglasses and
bandannas are not to be visible during the school day. Athletic headbands are
forbidden outside of physical education classes.
In all cases involving violations of the Student Dress Code, the decision of the
administrator is final.
STUDENT NETWORK AND INTERNET USE REGULATIONS
• All networks and computing resources of the Northeastern School District and access
to the Internet exist to support the instructional and educational needs of the district
and use of the network for non-school related work is prohibited.
• The Northeastern School District network is not to be used for private or commercial
business use, political, or religious purposes.
• Students are prohibited from connecting any device (i.e. printers) to a computer, or
peripheral device. This does not apply to ZIP drives or thumb drives. Students are
prohibited from connecting any device to the district’s Local or the district’s Wide
Area Network.
• Students are prohibited from disconnecting any device from a computer or peripheral
device. Students are prohibited from disconnecting any device from district’s Local or
the district’s Wide Area Network.
• Students are prohibited from changing or, in any way, altering a network device, a
device or peripheral name, file and/or folder names or network zones.
• Students are prohibited from copying or installing applications, folders and/or files
from within or between network zones without first obtaining teacher and/or staff
approval.
• Network resources, including hardware, peripherals, and software, may not be used for
personal entertainment (games and music) and/or any private activities.
• School district computers may not be used to illegally duplicate copyrighted software.
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• No student will use District owned computers, peripherals or the Internet to
deliberately access obscene, pornographic or otherwise non-educational material or
show others how to do the same.
• No student will deliberately or willfully cause damage to computer equipment
(including the introduction of computer viruses) or software or assist others in doing
the same.
• Sending material likely to be offensive, objectionable, or harassing is strictly
prohibited.
• Any use of the Northeastern School District network which accesses outside resources
must conform to the District’s “Acceptable Use Policy.”
• Subscriptions to Listservs, bulletin boards, and on-line services, including e-mail, are
prohibited.
• Students are responsible to take precautions to prevent virus infection on the
equipment of the Northeastern School District, including spy ware and ad-ware.
• Students will respect the rights and property of others and will not improperly access,
misappropriate, or misuse the files, data, or information of others.
• Passwords and accounts are assigned for each student and are for the singular use by
that student. Distribution or alteration of a password is prohibited.
• All passwords should be kept confidential and not shared with others.
• Network users should not reveal their personal address or telephone numbers to other
users via the network or over the Internet.
Access is a privilege that entails responsibility. Individual users of the district’s
computer networks are responsible for their own behavior and communications over
those networks. The district shall not be responsible for any information that may be lost,
damaged or unavailable when using the network or for any information retrieved via the
Internet.
Violation of any of the items listed will result in disciplinary action as outlined in the
Northeastern School District Student Handbook. Further, serious violations may be
punishable under Pennsylvania criminal statutes covering unlawful access, altering or
damaging any computer system, network, software or database, with the intent to
interrupt the normal functioning of an organization.
DISCLAIMER: The Northeastern School District will not be responsible for any virus
transferred from District operated equipment to systems outside of the District. It is
highly recommended that any data obtained through the use of District operated
equipment should be thoroughly checked for viruses before use outside the District.
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WEAPONS AND DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS POLICY
Any student found in possession of/or transporting a weapon during school hours or
activities on school property, regardless of intent, will immediately be reported to the
local police, scheduled for an informal hearing, cited with a ten (10) day out-of-school
suspension, and presented to the Board for a formal expulsion hearing in accordance with
Pennsylvania School Code. The term weapon refers to any loaded or unloaded firearm
(including pellet guns, B.B. guns, and look-alike firearms); any explosive device of any
kind; any Bowie knife, Dirk knife, lock-blade knife, hunting knife, or any other similar
knife; or any other tool or instrument that is not reasonably related to education such as,
chains, brass knuckles, nightsticks, etc. A student is in possession of an illegal and/or
banned item(s) under this section when such item(s) is found on the person of the student,
or under his/her control, on property being used by the school or at any school function or
activity, any school event held away from the school, or while the student is on his/her
way to or from school.
Any professional staff member or school employee shall immediately inform the
principal who will conduct the complete investigation. Upon confiscation, the principal
must immediately notify and/or summon:
1. The local police.
2. The Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent.
3. The parents of any and all students involved in the incident. Upon reasonable
suspicion of possession of a weapon, the principal will request the student to
volunteer to be searched by a school official (in the presence of a witness). If
the student resists being searched, the principal will immediately summon the
police and request assistance in this matter from the local police. Parents will
be notified as soon as possible.
The principal will collaborate with the Superintendent and develop a public statement as
well as determine the most effective method for informing school personnel. The
Superintendent will inform Board members as soon as measures have been taken to
eliminate any immediate danger associated with the incident.
Investigation Responsibilities
The principal will coordinate the investigation, securing written statements, witness
statements and anecdotal records substantiating the charges of possession, transmitting
and/or transporting a weapon, the informative and notification requirements for a formal
hearing for expulsion proceedings in accordance with Pennsylvania School Code, with
the assistance of the Assistant Superintendent. The principal will also coordinate the
informal hearing procedure.
Any comments made relevant to the use and/or possession of weapons on school property
is also strictly forbidden. These incidents will be immediately investigated and handled
on a case-by-case basis to ensure student safety and a climate for learning.
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HONOR SOCIETIES ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY
The National Art Honor Society was established in 1978 to recognize and inspire those
high school students who have shown an outstanding ability in art. In order to become a
member of this established organization you must meet the following qualifications:
 Have a minimum of one semester of art with at least an 85% average
 Maintain an 80% cumulative average (C) in all other subjects.
While being a member you cannot fall below the following National Standards as defined
in the Chapter Constitution:
DUES
Annual Dues of $3 will be collected from each member every year of membership
MEETINGS
Attendance is required at meetings to maintain membership and privileges. Only 5
meetings may be missed in any one school year in order to count your membership
for that year. Missing a meeting due to sports or other school events does not count
as a missed meeting as long as the meeting is made up before the following
Thursday.
EVENTS
All members must participate in 50% of the projects, activities, and fundraisers.
REMAINING ACTIVE
Members may remain active during such time when there are no visual arts on their
class schedules as long as they fulfill all of the other requirements each year.
What are some of our activities?
 Promoting art within the school and assisting with art related needs/requests
 Organizing visits to local art museums, galleries, and other art events
 Volunteering locally and participating in community service projects
 Attending or participating in art-related fundraisers
NATIONAL FRENCH HONOR SOCIETY
General Eligibility Requirements to be met by all students:
a. Membership shall be based on scholarship in general and scholarship in French in
particular, leadership in French activities and interest, either in a group or as an
individual.
b. Membership shall be restricted to those students actively engaged in the study of
French in a secondary school.
c. Candidates must be enrolled in the fourth semester of French or higher, i.e. the
second semester of Level II or the equivalent in quarters or trimesters.
d. Candidates must be in the 10th, 11th or 12th grade of high school. Exception is
made for 9th grade students who meet the requirement “c” above because of work
at the middle school level.
e. Transfer students must have spent at least one full semester in the high school
before becoming eligible.
f. Selection of candidates may take place at any time during the academic year.
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Scholastic Eligibility Requirements to be met by all students:
a. Candidates must have maintained an A- (minus) average or higher in French
during the semester of selection, and averaged cumulative grade of A-(minus) or
higher for all French work awarded secondary school credit.
b. Candidates must have maintained a B- (minus) average or higher in all other
subjects during the semester of selection, and an averaged cumulative grade of B(minus) or higher in all other subjects for work awarded secondary school credit.
French may not be used to calculate this average.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
General Eligibility Requirements to be met by candidate:
 Must be a junior or senior with a GPA of 93.5 or higher
 Exemplary service as measured by participation in school and service activities
at a pre-determined level.
 Strong leadership as shown through demonstrated leadership activities at a predetermined level.
 Outstanding character as demonstrated through recommendations from staff
and community members.
NATIONAL SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY
General Eligibility Requirements to be met by all students:
 Devote myself to the study of the Spanish language each year in order to master it
someday;
 Promote Spanish in our school and community by actively participating in the
honor society activities and projects;
 Remember that a language can be a strong tie between persons of differing
origins, race, or religion;
 Maintain good character with an overall high school grade point average of at
least 85% and an overall Spanish average of 90%; and
 Promote friendship and understanding between my country and the other lands of
the world.
TRI-M HONOR SOCIETY
General Eligibility Requirements to be met by candidates:
 participation in a music class or ensemble at least one semester of this school
year, a 93% grade or better in music and remain enrolled in applied music courses
 85% grade or better overall
 demonstration of service, leadership, and character
 recommendation from one of the high school music directors
 must be a junior or senior
STUDENT RESOURCES
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES
THE SENTENCE BASE
A sentence consists of a subject and a predicate that expresses a complete thought.
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II.
Subject—tells what the sentence is talking about.
Simple Predicate (verb)—this tells us what the subject does or is.
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III.
Ex. The computers crashed.
Complements—a word or group of words that completes the meaning begun by
the subject and verb
Ex. Ronaldo kicked the soccer ball.
A. The Subject Complement—a noun or pronoun, or adjective that follows a
linking verb. It identifies, describes, or explains the subject.
There are two kinds of subject complements:
1. Predicate Nominative (Noun)—when the subject complement is a noun
or pronoun.
Ex. Bobby is a volleyball player.
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B.
Predicate Adjective—when the subject complement is an adjective.
Ex. Ashley is very, very happy.
Object Complement—this complement does not refer to the subject, but
instead receives the action of the verb or shows the result of the action.
There are three kinds of object complements:
1. Direct Object—a word or group of words that directly receives the
action expressed by the verb or shows the result of the action. It answers
the question What? or Whom? after an action verb.
Ex. Bobby played the game very well.
2.
Indirect Object—a noun or pronoun in the predicate that precedes the
direct object. It tells to whom or for whom the action of the verb is
done.
Ex. The waiter served me raw snails.
3.
Objective Complement—a noun or an adjective that renames or
describes the direct object. To find the objective complement, first find
the direct object, and then ask the question What? after the direct object.
The answer, which will always follow the direct object, will be the
answer.
Ex. The team chose Bobby captain.
THE PARTS OF SPEECH
I. Nouns
A. Common Noun vs. Proper Noun – While a common noun names any
ordinary person, place, thing, or idea; a proper noun names a particular
person, place, thing, or idea.
Ex.
Common
Proper
car
Ford Mustang
B.
Concrete Noun vs. Abstract Noun – While a concrete noun names a person,
place or thing that can be perceived by the senses (sight, sound, touch, taste,
smell); an abstract noun names an idea, a feeling, a quality, or a
characteristic.
Ex. of Concrete Nouns: dog, cat, music, heat, Florida
Ex. of Abstract Nouns: love, fun, freedom, pride, beauty
C.
Collective Nouns – these nouns refer to groups of people or things.
Ex. tribe, herd, flock, team, troop, school (of fish).
Important: Collective nouns take a singular verb!
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II.
Pronouns
The word that a pronoun or refers to is called an antecedent.
There are seven different types of pronouns:
Personal Pronouns - refers to the one speaking (first person), the one spoken
to (second person), or the one spoken about (third person).
First-Person Pronoun Ex. - I, me, my, mine, we, us, our, ours, you, your,
yours, he, him, his, she, her, hers, it(s), they, them, their(s)
III.
A.
Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns – Reflective pronouns refer to the subject
and directs the action of the verb back to the subject. Intensive pronouns
emphasize a noun or another pronoun.
Reflexive/Intensive Pronoun Ex. myself, ourselves, yourself, yourselves,
himself, herself, itself, themselves
B.
Relative Pronouns - used to introduce adjective and noun clauses
Ex. who, whom, whose, which, that
C.
Interrogative Pronouns - used to begin questions
Ex. who, whom, whose, which, what
D.
Indefinite Pronouns - used to point out an indefinite person, place, thing or
idea
Ex. all, another, each, more, one, any, anybody, none, no one, someone,
anyone
E.
Demonstrative Pronouns - used to point out a specific person, place, thing or
idea
Ex. this, that, these, those
Adjectives
Adjective - a word that modifies a noun or pronoun. Adjectives answer one of the
following questions:
What kind?
Which one(s)?
How many?
How much?
Adjectives can also appear in different places. They can be:
Before a Noun: A blue fish lives in my closet.
After a Noun: The fish, large and stripped, ate my apple.
After Linking Verbs: The fish is happy!
IV.
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Proper Adjectives – proper adjectives are formed from proper nouns.
Ex. Thanksgiving dinner, African country, Halloween night
B.
Articles – articles are the most commonly used adjectives.
Ex. a, an, the
C.
Demonstrative, Interrogative and Indefinite Adjectives – these words can be
either pronouns or adjectives depending on the way they are used in a
sentence.
Ex. this, that, these, those, what, which, whose, all, another, any, both, each,
either, few, many, more, most, neither, other, several, some
Adverbs
Adverbs - a word used to modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
Adverbs modify by telling how, when, where, or to what extent.
Ex. The snake was hissing loudly. (how)
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The snake was hissing today. (when)
The snake was hissing outside. (where)
The snake was hissing constantly. (to what extent)
A.
Adverbs Modifying Verbs
Ex. She runs early.
B.
Adverbs Modifying Adjectives
Ex. The exceptionally brave police officer was given an award.
C.
Adverbs that Modify Other Adverbs
Ex. The guide spoke extremely slowly.
Hint: Some of the most commonly used adverbs are: too, very, and so.
Many other adverbs end in -ly, but not all of them.
V.
Verbs
A. Action Verbs – these verbs tell what action the subject of a sentence is
performing. They can also show mental action or ownership.
Ex. The teacher reprimanded the student for talking during the lecture.
Verb Phrase – a verb phrase is a main action verb and one or more helping
verbs.
Common Helping (Auxiliary) Verbs: am, is, are, was, were, be, being,
been, has, have, had, do, does, did, may, might, must, can, could, shall,
should, will, would
Ex. Sentence: I am winning the race.
B.
Linking Verbs – linking verbs link the subject with another word in the
sentence. And just so you know, the “other word” usually names or
describes the subject.
1. Forms of verb “be” are the most common linking verbs!
“Be” Linking Verb Ex.: am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been
Ex. Sentence: I am a winner.
2.
VI.
Additional Linking Verbs – these linking verbs look like action verbs,
but they are not showing action; they are linking idea together!
Linking Verb Ex. appear, feel, look, seem, sound, taste, become, grow,
remain, smell, stay, turn.
Ex. Sentence: The floor looks dirty.
Prepositions
Preposition - a word that shows the relationship of a noun or a pronoun to some
other word in the sentence. Prepositions often indicate direction, time, or
location.
Commonly Used Prepositions/Compound Prepositions:
About
below
excepting
off
Above
beneath
for
on
Across
beside(s)
from
onto
After
between
In
out
Against
beyond
in front of
outside
Along
but
inside
over
Among
by
in spite of
past
Around
concerning
instead of
regarding
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toward
under
underneath
until
up
upon
up to
with
at
because of
Before
Behind
despite
down
during
except
into
like
near
Of
since
through
throughout
to
within
without
with regard to
with respect to
Prepositional Phrases - includes the preposition, a noun or pronoun (called the
object of the preposition) and any modifiers of the object.
Ex.: Unfortunately the worm bored into my apple.
VII.
Conjunctions
Conjunctions - a word or words used to connect join words or groups of words
called phrases or clauses.
There are four different types of conjunctions:
A. Coordinating Conjunctions - join equal parts of a sentence.
Ex.: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (Remember FANBOYS!)
Ex. Sentence: Nathan really likes cars, but he also really likes video games.
B.
Correlative Conjunctions - like coordinating conjunctions, correlative
conjunctions also join two equal parts of a sentence.
Ex.: both ............ and
not only ....... but also
either ........... or
whether ....... or
neither ......... nor
Ex. Sentence: Neither the football team nor the soccer team has practice
today.
C.
Subordinating Conjunctions - begin adverb clauses and join them to the
rest of the sentence.
Common Subordinating Conjunctions:
after
because
so that
although
before
than
as
if
though
as if
in order that
unless
as long as
provided that
until
as though
since
when
whenever
where
wherever
whether
while
while
Ex. Sentence: Although Chinese food is usually served with rice, the
restaurant we went to served us noodles instead.
D.
VIII.
Conjunctive Adverbs – conjunctive adverbs are used with a semicolon to
connect independent clauses; it usually serves as a transition between the
clauses. The most common conjunctive adverbs are consequently, finally,
furthermore, however, moreover, nevertheless, similarly, then, therefore, and
thus.
Ex. Sentence: When we want to murder a tiger, we call it sport; however,
when the tiger wants to murder us, we call it ferocity.
Interjections
Interjections - a word that expresses emotion and has no grammatical relation to
other words in the sentence.
Ex. Ouch
Ugh
Well
Oops
Ex. Sentence: Ouch, the bee sting really hurt!
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MATH FORMULA SHEET
Quadratic Formula:
− b ± b 2 − 4ac
2a
Special Factors:
Trigonometry:
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Equation of a Circle:
Circles:
Area of a Sector:
Arc Length:
angle
•π • r2
360
angle
• 2 •π • r
360
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WORLD LANGUAGE ACCENTS
FRENCH ACCENTS
Hold down the ALT button first then put in the four digit code.
À = 0192
é = 0233
Ç = 0199
ë = 0235
É = 0201
ê = 0234
Ê = 0202
î = 0238
È = 0200
ï = 0239
 = 0194
ô = 0244
â = 0226
û = 0251
à = 0224
ù = 0249
è = 0232
ç = 0231
SPANISH ACCENTS
PC Users
á = Alt + 0225
é = Alt + 0233
í = Alt + 0237
ó = Alt + 0243
ú = Alt + 0250
ñ = Alt + 0241
ü = Alt + 0252
¡ = Alt + 0161
¿ = Alt + 0191
MAC Users
á = Opt + e, then a
é = Opt + e, then e
í = Opt + e, then i
ó = Opt + e, then o
ú = Opt + e, then u
For the ñ, hold down the Option key while you type the n; release and type n again.
ñ = Opt + n, then n
To place the dieresis over the u, hold down the Option key while pressing the u
key; release and type u again.
ü = Opt + u, then u
The inverted punctuation marks are achieved as follows:
¡ = Opt + 1
¿ Opt + shift + ?
You can also search “How to change your keyboard to Spanish/French.”
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SOCIAL WORK SERVICES
Northeastern Scool District has two social workers on staff to assist familes and students
experiencing hardships. The social workers can be reached in the ninth grade office.
TOLL FREE STUDENT TIP HOT-LINE
Students having any concerns or information involving potential student threats upon
individuals and/or property are strongly encouraged to contact school officials or local
law enforcement immediately. In the event the student would like to report the
information and remain anonymous, the student may call the Tip Hot-line at 1-888-3329283. Tips may also be called into 911.
YORK COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES
Any student who is experiencing situations of abuse or neglect is encouraged to speak to
a guidance counselor or administrator who can refer the student to York County Children
and Youth Services.
YORK COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS
UNDERAGE DRINKING HOTLINE
You can save the life of a friend and report underage drinking - CASH REWARDS - ALL
CALLS ARE ANONYMOUS! - (717) 755-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-722-0991.
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