belle vernon area middle school – 7 th grade orientation welcome students & parents/guardians!

Belle Vernon Area Middle School – 7th Grade Orientation

Welcome Students &

Parents/Guardians!

Welcome to Belle Vernon Area Middle School!

· Principal’s Message –Mr. Gregory Zborovancik-AKA—Mr. Z

· 2014-2015 School Theme

IT’S YOUR FUTURE, OWN IT!

Food ServiceBreakfast-7:00-7:45

Cost; reduced-.30-1.15lunch-.40-2.304 lunch periods

10:2611:1211:5812:44

Any questions, please contact:Mr. Monte Maugle –Supervisor of Food Services-ext-1107

Food ServiceBreakfast-7:00-7:45

Cost; reduced-.30-1.15lunch-.40-2.304 lunch periods

10:2611:1211:5812:44

Any questions, please contact:Mr. Monte Maugle –Supervisor of Food Services-ext-1107

Food Service

· Student ID

· BVA web-site for lunch account and menu

www.bellevernonarea.net

Bus Schedules· All bus schedules are available for

view on Middle School Website or Edline.net

· Mr. Dave Bashada,Transportation Supervisor.

Bus Behavior· Good behavior is expected

on the bus.

· All buses have cameras and voice recording.

· Misbehavior could result in removal from the bus and after school detention.

Health Office Concerns:· Update medical condition/

hospitalizations.  · Medication· Immunization· Dental Exams· Standing Orders (Student Agenda)· Texting an Illness· Emergency Cards

WHAT IF MY CHILD NEEDS MEDICINE?

* ALL MEDICINES REQUIRE A FORM AND ARE ADMINISTERED BY OUR SCHOOL NURSE, MRS. JENNIFER MARTIN IN THE HEALTH SUITE NEXT TO THE MAIN OFFICE.

S.A.P.Student Assistance

Program Identifying issues

that cause barriers to student learning and success, and even identifying substance abuse.

Lori Vivio

Community Drug Elimination Task Force

• How/Where to Seek Help-http://www.bvataskforce.com/

• Reality Tour-http://www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/index.aspx?nid=1869

Need to KnowDrop off and pick up.

· Back entrance open till 7:50 a.m.

· Early dismissals slips must be turned into the office upon arrival. We can’t except fax or email dismissal slips.

· Walkers dismissed 1st and can be picked up in the back parking lot at approximately 3:00 p.m.

Bellevernonarea.net

· Where to get your information. · Edline will have grades. · If there is something that

needs to be on the sites please let me know. I will do my best to keep it updated

Student Agenda Attendance/Tardiness

· Written excuse to be turned in within 3 days after absence.

· Arrive at school/in homeroom after 7:55 a.m. = Tardy

· School Dismissal – 2:55 p.m.

· After School Detention 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Student AgendaPolicies & Procedures

· Dress Code

· Book Bag Policy

· Weapons Policy

· Fighting – ZERO Tolerance

Student Agenda Policies & Procedures

· Harassment Policy

· Cell phones & Electronic Equipment

· Bus Behavior

School Messenger· Please update your

personal contact information if you are not receiving messenger calls.

Belle Vernon Area Middle SchoolPSSA Results.

Grade 8=80% Math 87% Reading 72% Science

Grade 7=81% Math 76% Reading.

Grade 6=82% Math 62% Reading

Keystone Algebra 1 72%

No Child Left

Behind

Welcome – Mrs. Hassinger

· Prepare you for HS

· Friends change· Calls from Mrs.

Hassinger are not always bad

When you get your schedules

· Homerooms/Lockers on schedule.

· Schedules available today.

· Use Your Agenda book to add your schedule.

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107 108

What will our schedules look like?

· 6 day cycle· Classes that

rotate every 9 weeks.

· 30 minute lunch.

12 Period Day

7:15-7:45Breakfast

7:15-7:45Breakfast

7:15-7:45Breakfast

7:15-7:45Breakfast

Tardy bell 7:55

7:55-8:08-Seminar/ HR/SSR/Study Is

7:55-8:08-Seminar/ HR/SSR/Study Is

7:55-8:08-Seminar/ HR/SSR/Study Is

7:55-8:08-Seminar/ HR/SSR/Study Is

Period HR-ETC.....

8:12-8:54 8:12-8:54 8:12-8:54 8:12-8:54 Period 1

8:58-9:40 8:58-9:40 8:58-9:40 8:58-9:40 Period 2

9:44-10:26 9:44-10:26 9:44-10:26 9:44-10:26 Period 3

10:26-10:56 L4 10:30-11:12 10:30-11:12 10:30-11:12 Period 4-4/5

11:00-11:42 11:12-11:42 L6 11:16-11:58 11:16-11:58 Period 6-6/7

11:46-12:28 11:46-12:28 11:58-12:28 L8 12:02-12:44 Period 8-8/9

12:32-1:14 12:32-1:14 12:32-1:14 12:44-1:14 L10 Period 10-9/10

1:18-2:00 1:18-2:00 1:18-2:00 1:18-2:00 Period 11

2:04-2:46 2:04-2:46 2:04-2:46 2:04-2:46 Period 12

2:50-2:55 2:50-2:55 2:50-2:55 2:50-2:55 Homeroom

PSSA Testing Dates

KEYSTONE TESTING DATES

Study Island/CDT Testing Dates

· All 7th, and 8th grade students take the tests.

· Measures academic ability in math, reading and writing.

· Benchmark Test–September 8th-12th,2014

· 2nd Test – December 8th-12th ,2014

Student Handbook· Parent/guardians please read

and sign the Student Handbook, Internet Usage Policy, Nurse’s Standing Orders

· Replacement cost of Student Handbook - $10.00

Points of Interest· Grades and

Grading Scale· 90-100-A· 80-89-B· 70-79-C· 60-69-D· 0-59-F

· Emergency Cards

· Locks for Lockers

How can I get in touch with my child’s teacher?

1. E-mail – listed on school web page.2. Voice mail – call Main Office and ask for voice mail.3. Leave message at the main office in teachers mail box.4. Set conference appointments through secretary in main office

School web page – www.bellevernonarea.net School phone – 724-808-2500, Ext. 3500

Student Council Sponsor:

September 12th October 31th

December 12th

February 13th

Dances

Schoolwires, Edline www.bellevernonarea.net

Fundraisers October Kickoff!

OPEN HOUSE

· Thursday, September 18th

· 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Parent/Teacher Conference Night

November 10th

February 17th

Have an Enjoyable &

Successful Year· Feel free to contact me at anytime

at 724 808-2500, ext.3500

· E-mail at greg.zborovancik@bellevernonarea.net

Let’s Have a Great Year!