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Belle Vernon Area Middle School – 7 th 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!.
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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-7:00-7:45Cost; reduced-.30-1.15lunch-.40-2.304 lunch periods10:2611:1211:5812:44Any 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 Know Drop off and pick up. 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 • 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.
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.
No Child Left Behind Belle Vernon Area Middle School PSSA 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%
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. 106 101 105 107 108
What will our schedules look like? • 6 day cycle • Classes that rotate every 9 weeks. • 30 minute lunch.
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.netSchool phone – 724-808-2500, Ext. 3500
Student Council Sponsor: Dances September 12th October 31th December 12th February 13th 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