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Belle Vernon Area Middle School – 7 th Grade Orientation

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 2013-2014 School Theme. Our School, Our Community.

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Belle Vernon Area Middle School – 7 th Grade Orientation

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  1. Belle Vernon Area Middle School – 7th Grade Orientation Welcome Students & Parents/Guardians!

  2. Welcome to Belle Vernon Area Middle School! • Principal’s Message –Mr. Gregory Zborovancik-AKA—Mr. Z • 2013-2014 School Theme Our School, Our Community

  3. Food ServiceBreakfast-7:25-7:50Cost; reduced-.30-1.00lunch-.40-2.304 lunch periods10:2611:1211:5812:44Any questions, please contact:Mr. Monte Maugle –Supervisor of Food Services-ext-1107

  4. Food Service • Student ID • BVA web-site for lunch account and menu www.bellevernonarea.net

  5. Bus Schedules • All bus schedules are available for view on Edline.net • No Edline account? Please call the bus garage at 724.808.2500, ext. 7111 and ask for Mr. Dave Bashada, Transportation Supervisor.

  6. Bus Behavior • Good behavior is expected on the bus. • All buses have cameras. • Misbehavior could result in removal from the bus and after school detention.

  7. Health Office Concerns: Update medical condition/ hospitalizations. Medication Immunization Dental Exams Standing Orders (Student Agenda) Texting an Illness Emergency Cards

  8. 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.

  9. S.A.P.Student Assistance Program Identifying issues that cause barriers to student learning and success, and even identifying substance abuse. Lori Vivio

  10. Community Drug Elimination Task Force • Overview and Awareness • Illicit Drugs, i.e. Rx Drugs • How/Where to Seek Help • Other Resources

  11. 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 – 3:15 – 4:15

  12. Student AgendaPolicies & Procedures • Dress Code • Book Bag Policy • Weapons Policy • Fighting – ZERO Tolerance

  13. Student Agenda Policies & Procedures • Harassment Policy • Cell phones & Electronic Equipment • Bus Behavior

  14. School Messenger • Please update your personal contact information if you are not receiving Absentee and/or School Closing Calls • Office of Child Accounting • Luann Russell • Extension 1108

  15. No Child Left Behind • Belle Vernon Area Middle School • PSSA Results. • Grade 8=89.75% Math • 75% Reading • 67.5% Science • Grade 7=83.5% Math • 70.3% Reading.

  16. Welcome – Mrs. Hassinger • Prepare you for HS • Friends change • Calls from Mrs. Hassinger are not always bad

  17. When you get your schedules • Homerooms on schedule. • Schedules available today. • Use Your Agenda book to add your schedule. 106 101 105 107 108

  18. 12 Period Day • Locker Exchange after period; • 4-4/5 • 8-8/9 • Prior to end of the day Homeroom

  19. PSSA Testing Dates

  20. Study Island Testing Dates • All 7th, and 8th grade students take the tests. • Measures academic ability in math, reading and writing. • Baseline Test–September 9th-13th,2013 • 2nd Test – December 9th-13th ,2014 • 3rd Test – May 5th-9th,2014

  21. 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

  22. Points of Interest • Grades and Grading Scale • Emergency Cards • Locks for Lockers

  23. Where do I pick up my child for early dismissal?1. Send a note with your child to be given to secretary in main office.2. Sign your child out in the main office.3. Dismissals are discouraged. When students are out of class, they miss valuable instruction.

  24. 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

  25. Student Council Sponsor: Dances September 6th or 20th October 25th December 13th February 14th Schoolwires, Edline www.bellevernonarea.net Fundraisers October Kickoff!

  26. OPEN HOUSE • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

  27. Parent/Teacher Conference Night November 12th February 18th

  28. 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

  29. Let’s Have a Great Year!

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