Welcome to CVHS

• Class of 2014

CVHS ALMA MATER

Let us to our Alma Mater sing of loyalty and our pride,

we lift our voices ever true to praise the red and blue.

We sing our praise in loud acclaim to Conestoga Valley High,

so may we all be ever true to the RED and the BLUE.

History of CVHS

• Started in 1957 – Combined East Lampeter and Upper Leacock High Schools.

Mission Statement

• To educate all students to be competent, caring, and contributing citizens in an ever-changing global community.

Vision Statement

• To develop the maximum potential of every individual.

We believe in the following foundations:

• Advancing the academic potential of all students.• Demonstrating proficiency with technology.• Inspiring critical thinking skills.• Fostering effective communication skills.• Providing a safe and accepting learning environment.• Promoting the development of core character traits.• Cultivating a well-rounded educational program.• Instilling the practice of life-long learning.

Today’s Agenda

• Academic Priorities• Logistics /Management• High school success• Parent meeting - posted online

ACADEMICS

• PSSA/Keystone exams• Graduation Requirements– Credit Requirements – 29 credits– Graduation Project

• Core and Elective classes• CTC

PSSA TESTING

• Spring of Junior year.• Students who are not proficient will retake the

PSSA in October of their Senior year.• Students will take 4Sight tests three times

during their 9th and 10th grade years to ensure they are making the necessary progress.

• Specially designed interventions.

KEYSTONE EXAMS

• Starting this school year students in Algebra 1 and Biology will take the Keystone exam at the end of the class.

• Over the next two years Keystone exams will be added for every core subject.

• Students not passing the Keystone exam will not pass the class.

• 1/3 of class grade.

Finals• End of the semester test for core

classes.• Occurs at the end of every

semester.• Many formats.

Credits• The unit of measurement for

successfully completing a classes requirements.• 1 marking period = .5 credit• 2 marking period = 1 credit

Breakdown of Credits per year

• Minimum credits required per HS year.• Freshman - Total 7 credits

Sophomore - Total 14 creditsJunior - Total 21 creditsSenior - Total 28 creditsSenior Project - 1 credit Total 29 credits

ScheduleTerm 1 Term 1 Term 2 Term 2

MP 1 MP 2 MP 3 MP 4

Block 1 Math Math English English

Block 2 Science Science Social Studies

Social Studies

Block 3 Art Music Tech Ed Personal Finance

Block 4 Phys Ed Computer Spanish Spanish

Failures• In High School required courses

must be repeated until passed.• It does not go away!• For example …

4 DAY CYCLE OVERALLTerm 1 - Freshman Year

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4

Block 1 Math Math Math Math

Block 2 Science Science Science Science

Block 3 Art Art Art Art

Block 4 PE 9 Computer PE 9 Computer

Failed Failed

4 DAY CYCLE OVERALLTerm 1 – Sophomore Year

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4

Block 1 Math Math Math Math

Block 2 Science Science Science Science

Block 3 Intro to Tech Ed

Intro to Tech Ed

Intro to Tech Ed

Intro to Tech Ed

Block 4 PE 9 Study Hall PE 9 Study Hall

Instead of PE 10 Career Ed PE 10 Career Ed

MANAGEMENT AND LOGISITICS

• Counseling • Medical• Attendance• All Forms• Calendars

http://www.cvsd.k12.pa.us

Where can I get information on …

• What is going on at the school…• CVHS Webpage• Twitter• Community Portal• Moodle• Wikispaces

A Day in the life of a CVHS Student

Before School

• All students entering the building should report to the Cafeteria or their 1st block class.– Bus riders will enter the main entrance– Parent drop off will be at the Rill gym or Witmer

annex entrance– Student drivers will enter the Rill tennis court

entrance.– All students should immediately enter the

building, do not loiter outside.

Cafeteria – Breakfast offerings

• Breakfast must be purchased as a meal package. NO ala carte will be offered. Breakfast is over at 7:38 A.M.

• Breakfast cost: $1.25 and $.25 for reduced meal plans.

• All payments for debit accounts must be in the mailbox by 9:00 A.M. If they are placed there after that time, the deposit will not take affect until the next day.

Things to do before school

• Lockers• The locker rooms• The office to turn in excuse cards• Their first block classes• Return library books

School starts at 7:40 A.M.

BE ON TIME!

7:40 – 7:55

• The Morning Show will be shown in your first block class.• There is no homeroom, we have

management teams.

1st Block• 7:40 – 9:25

2nd Block• 9:30 – 11:00

3rd Block - A Lunch• 11:02 – 11:32 A Lunch • 11:37 – 1:08 Class

3rd Block - B Lunch • 11:05 – 11:33 Class• 11:34 – 12:04 B Lunch • 12:06 – 1:08 Class

3rd Block – C Lunch• 11:05 – 12:05 Class• 12:06 – 11:36 C Lunch • 11:38 – 1:08 Class

3rd Block – D Lunch• 11:05 – 12:38 Class• 12:38 – 1:08 D Lunch

Lunch

• $2.10 to $2.95• Pin number• 100 – use last four digits• 101 or 102 – use last five digits

Lunch

• Prepay advantages • No cash withdraws• No Charges• Envelopes are on the table in the lobby • Drop box – Money must be placed in

the box by 9:00AM

4th Block• 1:13 – 2:45• 2:40 – Senior dismissal – If you

are riding with a Senior you will still have to wait until 2:45.

ARRIVAL MAP 7:15 – 7:40 A.M.

DISMISSAL MAP

BUS MAP

Expectations of Students

• The 3 “R”s–Respect –Responsibility–Do the Right thing

CVHS Taboos

• Weapons• Violence and Threats• Drugs and Alcohol

9th Grade Behavior Issues

• Bullying and Harassment• Cafeteria Behavior• Cell Phone• Detention Cuts• Late to class and school• Loitering – students unsupervised after school • Thefts• Unprepared for class

No Passbook, No Travel

• You will need your passbook to go anywhere. • If you do not have your passbook you will not

be allowed to leave the classroom.• Penalties• Replacement - $5• Write your name on every page.

Cell Phones and Devices

• Students are not permitted to use an electronic device during school hours unless directed by a teacher or school administrator.

• Use of a cell phone includes, but is not limited to, communicating with others using the cell phone, texting, taking pictures, video recording, audio recording, or accessing or attempting to access the internet.

Discipline Options

• First Violation – Confiscation, returned to student at the end of the day.

• Second Violation – Confiscated, returned to parent and suspension for unmodified behavior.

• Subsequent offenses are considered a level 3 offense and may result in suspension.

Acceptable Use Policy

• No USB (flash, thumb, gig stick) devices are permitted.

• Students will be assigned a web locker accessible from school and home.

• Use of the internet is limited to appropriate school related activities.

• The acceptable use policy is in the student handbook.

Lockers

• Every student is given a locker and a lock.• It is their locker and lock for the next four years.• If the lock is missing at the end of the year, it is a

five dollar fine.• Lockers are to be locked at all times.

Dress Code Violations

• Failure to follow the dress code will result in a change of clothes.

• If you refuse to change your clothes, you will be sent home with a parent or guardian.

• 1st offense – sent to office, change of dress required.• 2nd offense – sent to office, requested to change

clothes, and discipline consequences.• 3rd offense - sent to office, requested to change

clothes, and discipline consequences.

Administrative Actions

• Lunch Detention• Community Service• Out of School Suspension• No In School Suspension

Administrative Action

• Community ServiceTuesday and Thursday 3:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.On Tuesday and Thursday there is a

4:15 activity bus. Students with Discipline infraction will

only be allowed to ride the 4:15 bus. No passes will be issued to those students for the 5:30 bus.

Actions to your Actions

• Skip Community Service – Get two CS’s• Second offense of skipping CS – 1 day OSS• Third offense – Parent meeting and behavior

plan is implemented• Repeat offenses adds on one addition day of

OSS

Extracurricular Activities

• Athletics – Zach Kraft – Athletic Director• Attendance – Must be in school by 9:30 A.M.

or have a doctor’s excuse to participate.• Eligibility• Physicals• Ticket Plan

Fall Sports

• Cross Country• Golf• Football• Soccer

• Cross Country• Field Hockey• Volleyball• Tennis

Winter Sports

• Basketball• Chess• Rifle• Swimming• Winter Track• Wrestling

• Basketball• Chess• Rifle• Swimming• Winter Track

Spring Sports

• Baseball• Lacrosse• Tennis• Track and Field• Volleyball

• Lacrosse• Soccer• Softball• Track and Field

Clubs / Student Activities

• Fours times a year during Flex period• Before and After School• Award winning • Sign Ups will be shortly after school starts

Clubs• Chess Club • FBLA • FCS • Interact • LEO • Literary Magazine• Mock Trial• Model UN• NAHS• NHS

• Outdoor Club• SADD • School Store • Skateboarding• Student Athletic Training

Club• Student Council • TSA • Valley Voice • Yearbook

Drama

• Fall Play • Spring Musical

Music• Concert Choir-Choral Ensemble• Jazz Band• Marching Band• Orchestra Chamber Ensemble• Tri-M (Music Honor Society)• Women’s Chorus Select Ensemble

The Insider’s Guide to High SchoolBy Tim Healey and Alex Carter

• Make a Plan• Get Organized• Get Involved• Form Positive school relationships• All Teenagers need supervision• Problems with academics and behavior

Tours

First Floor

Second Floor

See you Monday at 7:40 A.M.