RIVERSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

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2010-2011
Riverside Elementary
School Calendar
Please Note: This calendar is subject to change
throughout the school year if circumstances develop that require a change.
ELEMENTARY PHONE LIST
ADMINISTRATION
Superintendent of Schools
Mr. David Anney
Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Brett Trotta
Elementary School Principal
Mr. Raymond Santillo
Intermediate School Principal
Mr. Steve Girting
Dean of Students
Mrs. Cara Huth
School Psychologist
Mr. Mark White
Nurses
Mrs. Debbie Sockaci
Mrs. Betsy Petti
RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT
724-758-7512
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAX NUMBER
724-758-0919
Mrs. Becky Anthony
Mrs. Nancy Altsman
Ms. Miki Bigley
Mrs. Roxanne Bair
Mrs. Teresa Bishop
Mrs. Patty Boots
Mrs. Tina Ceratti
Mrs. Melissa Chichy
Miss Debbie Cochenour
Mr. Michael Dingfelder
Mrs. Becky Dwyer
Mrs. Toni Estabrook
Mrs. Jackie Fondrk
Mrs. Nancy Frankland
Mr. Michael Gibson
Mr. Stephen Girting
Mrs. Donna Gulish
Mrs. Andrea Hazen
Mrs. Kathy Hooker
Mrs. Vaughn Hudspath
Mrs. Margie Linville
Mrs. Tracy MacKay
Miss Marsha Mathe
Mrs. Nicole Mathieson
Mr. Michael Lucarelli
Mrs. Vicki Meyers
Mrs. Jennifer Miloszewski
Mrs. Emily Mills
Mrs. Carol Musser
Mrs. Ann Naar
Mrs. Christina Orie
1096
3005
1011
1034
1018
1211
1033
1057
1160
1153
1050
1041
1022
1212
3038
3035
2006
1036
1037
1063
1224
1209
2001
1040
1225
1048
2005
1203
1223
1024
1204
Mrs. Barbra Petalino
Mrs. Tonya Pinchotti
Mrs. Joylyn Plassmeyer
Mrs. Marcia Podnar
Miss Libby Porada
Mrs. Janet Ripper
Mr. John Rorick
Mrs. Patti Salvetti
Mrs. LuAnn Santillo
Mrs. Amy Smail
Mrs. Nicole Sperdute
Mrs. Eleanor Steinbach
Mrs. Debbie Sockaci
Mrs. Kelly Tuck
Mrs.Mary Ann Trozzo
Mr. Mark White
Mr. Marty Yannarella
Mrs. Sherry Zelesnak
Mrs. Raymond Santillo
1043
3031
1213
1042
1207
2003
1051
1021
2002
2004
1032
1205
3048
1214
3043
3032
1035
1228
3046
CUSTODIAL
Mr. Joe DeCooman
Mr. Dave Miller
Mr. Dale Mittner
2821
1015
1123
SECRETARIES
Mrs. Lynda Altsman – Kdg. 3014
Mrs. Sylvia Gaydosz – Pri. 3076
CAFETERIA
Mrs. Cheryl Tritt
Mrs. Diane Buchman
1002
3003
August 28, 2010
Dear Parent/Guardian:
The staff and I would like to welcome you to the 2010-2011 school year. We are committed to offering your child a high quality education in a safe
and caring environment. We are hopeful that this year will be an exciting educational year for your children as we work together to educate and empower all
students to reach their potential academically, socially, and behaviorally.
Parent involvement is powerful and we as educators value it greatly. Because of this we encourage you to sit down with your child to review the
rules and guidelines in this book. We believe this will help assure your child’s success at school.
This handbook was designed to aid you and your child. It is not all-inclusive, but does cover most of the items that commonly concern parents and
students.
As always, I am here to assist you and your child. Please contact me if I can be of service to you.
Sincerely,
Mr. Raymond Santillo
Elementary Principal
The Riverside Faculty
The Riverside Beaver County School District, an equal opportunity employer, will not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities,
based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, physical handicap or union membership. The district policy is in accordance with state and
federal laws including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries should be
directed to Coordinator of Title IX and Section 503/504, Riverside Beaver County School District, 318 Country Club Drive, Ellwood City, PA 16117 –
phone number (724-758-7512); fax number (724-758-0919); website: www.riverside.k12.pa.us.
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2010-2011
STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK
THE FOLLOWING CALENDAR IS ALSO A STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK.
THIS SIGNATURE PAGE MUST BE SIGNED BY BOTH THE STUDENT AND
ONE PARENT. IT MUST BE RETURNED TO THE STUDENT’S HOMEROOM
TEACHER NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2010. BY SIGNING
THIS PAGE, YOU, THE STUDENT AND PARENT, ACKNOWLEDGE THAT
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FAMILIARIZING YOURSELVES WITH ALL
THE RULES, REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES AND CONTENTS OF THIS
HANDBOOK.
STUDENT’S NAME _________________ SIGNATURE ______________________
(PLEASE PRINT)
PARENT’S NAME ___________________ SIGNATURE ______________________
(PLEASE PRINT)
GRADE _____ HOMEROOM _____ HOMEROOM TEACHER ______________
Parents are required to inform the school of any changes in residency, custody,
home/work phone numbers and emergency contact information.
ATTENDANCE AND TARDIES
ATTENDANCE
The Riverside Primary School believes that attendance is an integral part of an effective educational environment. Daily attendance is a must if a student is to be
successful in the classroom, progress scholastically, and develop a responsible approach to work habits which will carry over to adult life. A summary of school
attendance is reported on all individual student transcripts for college placement of job referrals. Therefore, it is essential that students maintain a solid attendance
record and the school strictly enforce attendance requirements.
School attendance is the responsibility of students and their parents. The responsibility of the school is to provide instruction and to inform parent(s) when their
children are absent from school. The school will notify the parent(s).
Upon nine (9) days of absence from school, for which no doctor’s statement has been issued, a letter will be sent to the parent(s) or guardian of the student by school
authorities. The letter is to inform the parent(s) of the Riverside Beaver County School District Attendance Policy. The school may require the parent to verify the
student’s illness with a written statement from a physician.
Upon eighteen (18) days of absence from school, for which no doctor’s statement has been issued, a second letter will be sent home by school authorities. This letter
will inform the parent that any absence after eighteen (18) days must be accompanied by a doctor’s statement or it will be identified as unexcused and/or unlawful and
if the student’s attendance does not improve charges may be filed with the district magistrate.
All family vacations in conflict with the school calendar must have prior approval from an administrator (limit of 5 days). Approval will be based on two factors: good
academic standing and an acceptable attendance record. Vacation notes should be in the office one week prior to the start of the vacation.
TRUANCY
The laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania provide for a $300 per day fine and allow the court to impose parent education classes and community service
sentences for parents of a truant child who do not show they took reasonable steps to ensure the child’s school attendance. It provides that the parent and child must
appear in a hearing before the district magistrate. This law also provides that truant students can lose their driver’s license for 90 days for a first offense and 6 months
for a second offense.
DISCIPLINE
POLICY
Philosophy
We, the students, parents and staff of the Riverside Intermediate School believe that order and discipline are essential to an effective educational environment.
We believe that everyone in the school community must play a role in contributing to an orderly environment. We believe that an orderly school environment
requires a code of discipline that clearly defines individual responsibilities, categorizes unacceptable behaviors, and provides for appropriate disciplinary options
and responses. Finally, we believe that, to be effective, such a code must:

Be preventive in nature.
Promote self-discipline.
Concern itself with the welfare of the individual as well as that of the school community as a whole.
Discipline (continued)

Promote a close working relationship between parents and the school staff.
Discriminate between minor and serious offenses as well as between first time and repeated offenses.
Provide disciplinary responses that are appropriate to the misbehavior.
Be administered by all in a way that is fair, firm, reasonable and consistent.
Encourage a high regard for every person’s right to reasonable hearing procedures and due process when accused of misconduct.
Comply with the provisions of federal, state and local laws as well as with the guidelines and directives of the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Section 1317 of the Pennsylvania School Code:
“Every teacher, vice principal and principal in the public school shall have the right to exercise the same authority as to conduct and behavior over the pupils attending
his school during the time they are in attendance, including the time required in going to and from their homes, as parents, guardians , or persons in parental relations
to such pupils may exercise over them.”
Any teacher, substitute teacher, or student teacher may reprimand or correct misbehaving pupils while on school grounds or at school related activities.
DETENTION AND RESTRICTIONS
These forms of punishment are assigned for misconduct that are relatively minor in nature. The list is not intended to be, or should they be all encompassing. The
response taken will be determined by the severity of the violation plus the frequency with which the violation occurs.
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Minor disruptive behavior that presents the orderly function of any class or activity.
Minor cases of misbehavior that are potentially dangerous to others.
Being out of assigned room without written authorization.
Possession of disruptive or otherwise undesirable articles in school.
Minor instances of defacing property. Restitution for damage must also be made.
Chewing gum.
Eating candy in the building other than in the cafeteria during lunch
Throwing snowballs can result in serious injury and is not permitted on school property.
DETENTION: refers to situations in which students are required to be at school during non-class hours for disciplinary purposes. Such students will be supervised
and will spend this time studying. Detention will be held immediately after school.
OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION: exclusion from school for a period of up to three (3) days, by the Principal, after notification of reason.
FULL SUSPENSION: exclusion from school for an offense for a period of up to ten (10) school days, after an opportunity for an informal hearing before the
Principal is offered to the student and the student’s parents.
EXPULSION: exclusion from school for an offense for a period exceeding ten (10) days (may result in permanent expulsion from the school).
August 2010
Sun
Mon
1
2
8
9
15
16
22
23
29
30
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
3
4
5
6
7
BD. COM. MTG.
7:00 P.M.
10
11
12
13
14
BD. VOTING MTG.
7:00 P.M.
17
18
19
20
21
24
25
26
ACT 80 DAY
STUDENT ORIENTATION
31
FIRST DAY OF
SCHOOL
IN-SERVICE
CLERICAL DAY
28
BUS CONDUCT
Riding a school bus is a privilege. We must be alert to maintain a safe situation on the school buses.
The following procedures will deal with violations during the school year when a student is reported to the principal by a bus driver. The principal will determine when
a reported offense is a violation. This report is to be on a form provided by the school district.
A warning notice or bus suspension may be given to the student by the principal. The parents will be notified of a warning or bus suspension. The number of days
suspension will be determined by the principal or assistant principal.
Some violations may necessitate the immediate suspension of a student from riding the school bus. This will be determined by the school administration.
Violations for unsatisfactory conduct on the school buses which could lead to the loss of privileges of riding the bus to and from school are as follows:
1. Not remaining seated while the bus is in motion.
2. Loud conversation.
3. Fighting.
4. Unnecessary noises.
5. Boisterous conduct, whistling, or calling to people from the bus.
6. Not keeping all parts of the body inside of bus and feet on the floor.
7. Profanity.
8. Littering on the bus.
9. Getting off the bus at a stop other than regular stop without parental permission and signature of school official.
10. Eating on the bus.
This list is not intended to be, nor could it be, all encompassing. The response taken will be determined by the severity of the violation, plus the frequency with which
the violation occurs.
The loss of bus riding privileges does not excuse a student from attending school. The bus driver is responsible for enforcing the rules on the school bus. Parents
aware of violations of this bus code should report said violations to the principal.
Procedure for Bus Suspension
A. Bus Driver’s responsibility on disciplinary action.
1. Students come under the jurisdiction of the school from the time they leave home until they return home after leaving school for the day.
2. Bus drivers are given the authority similar to that of teachers to maintain good order on the buses.
3. Students may be given assigned seats by the bus driver.
4. In the event it becomes necessary to suspend a pupil’s riding privileges, the bus driver shall
a. Inform student that his/her misbehavior will be reported to school administration
b. Shall report the incident in the proper manner to the dispatcher or owner of the bus company.
Students in grades K through 3 are not permitted to ride the high school buses to or from school unless permission has been received from the principal. This also
applies to riding a Primary Center school bus other than the one designated. Failure to comply with this policy could result in a suspension from riding the bus.
September 2010
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
NO SCHOOL
7
8
FUNDRAISER
KICK-OFF
ASSEMBLY
GDS. 1-3 1:30 PM
MULTI-PURPOSE RM
Thu
Fri
A.R. ASSEMBLY
GDS. 1 & 2 1:15 PM
GDS. 3 & 4 1.45 PM
M.P.R.
Sat
2
3
4
9
10
11
5
6
12
13
BD. COM. MTG.
7:OO P.M.
14
PTO MTG.
7 PM K.C.
15
K-3 SCHOOL
PICTURES
16
17
18
19
20
BD. VOTING MTG.
7:00 P.M.
21
MARKET DAY
PICK-UP
22
PTO FUNDRAISER
ENDS
23
24
25
SUPPORT GROUP FOR
PARENTS 7 PM K.C.
26
27
28
29
30 PROGRESS REPORTS
Bus Procedures (continued)
It is extremely dangerous for students to “horse around” or stand near the road while waiting at the bus stop. To avoid a serious injury or death, students are asked to
remain back from the road and wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before approaching it.
DRESS GUIDELINES
DRESS GUIDELINES
A pupil’s behavior is often a reflection of his or her way of dress. While most Riverside students dress in good taste, a small percentage reflect extremes which are
not for school. The general appearance of the student makes for a better academic attitude toward their studies and activities in school. The administration of the
district reserves the right to prohibit students from wearing clothing that is disruptive of the educational process, constitutes a threat to safety and health or is in
violation of any statute.
The Riverside Beaver County School District suggests the following guidelines as to the type of clothing we think is best suitable for school operation and also for
future goals including employment.
1. Any clothing that is excessively tight, is of transparent material/mesh material/see through material or that is ripped/torn/with holes, or with suggestive signs or
symbols is considered inappropriate dress for school.
2. Any type of undergarment, which may be seen, with any outfit is also considered inappropriate.
3. Hats, headbands, caps, curlers, sunglasses or items, which are worn around the forehead, are considered inappropriate to be worn at school.
4. Any outerwear is considered inappropriate for classroom dress. EXCEPTION: Coats may be worn when the teacher determines the room is extremely cold.
5. As worn, no skin shall be visible between the blouse or shirt and the item covering the lower body.
6. Spandex, cutoffs with badly frayed ends including jeans and sweats, bare backs, halter tops, low-cut blouses with necklines that are revealing, tank tops with
open sides, spaghetti strap blouses or dresses, sun dresses and muscle shirts are considered inappropriate.
7. Cut-off sleeves on shirts or blouses with open sides are also considered inappropriate dress for school.
8. Any clothing or jewelry with obscene, profane language, provocative pictures, suggestive messages and drug and alcohol symbols are prohibited.
9. Students are permitted to wear shorts to school. They cannot be excessively short. They should come to the mid-thigh. (approximately finger-tip length)
However, they cannot be rolled up.
10. All pants or slacks must be of waist fitted style and worn to prevent slipping to the hip level and must be worn so that the entire waistband is above the
hipbone. (the waist is defined as the area between the ribs and the hip) i.e hip huggers, sagging
11. No spikes, dog chains/chokers, ball bearing chains, wallet chains or other jewelry that increases the risk for accidents, are permitted.
12. Footwear must be worn at all times.
13. Questionable dress will be referred to an administrator for a final decision. If necessary, the student will be asked to change or parents may be asked to
come to the school to evaluate their child’s attire or to bring a change of clothes so as to permit the student to remain in school.
14. There are certain areas of the building such as technology education labs, or art areas where student attire must be governed by good judgment and what is
considered safe for those areas.
15. Emerging fashion trends which are not cited above will be evaluated by the administration according to the above guidelines.
16. Students who repeatedly and uncooperatively dress inappropriately will be subject to disciplinary action.
October 2010
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
3
4
10
11
18
17
BOOK FAIR WEEK
K-4
31
25
2
5
PTO MTG.
7 PM K.C.
6
7
NO SCHOOL
COUNTY WIDE
IN-SERVICE
12
BD. COM. MTG.
7:00 P.M.
13
14
15
16
BD. VOTING MTG.
7:00 P.M.
19
MARKET DAY
PICK UP
20
21
22
23
28
29
BOOK FAIR FAMILY
NIGHT 6-8 P.M.
24
Sat
26
27
SUPPORT GROUP
FOR PARENTS
7 P.M. K.C.
9
FIREMEN ASSEMBLY
10:00 AM KDG CTR
KDG. M.P.R.
1:15 PM GDS.1 & 2
PRI. M.P.R.
K-4 FALL PARTIES
1:30 P.M.
30
HEALTH SERVICES
A registered nurse is available at all times during school hours. When necessary to see the nurse, report to your class and request a pass to visit the Health Office.
Do not stop in the Health Office between classes except in cases of extreme emergency.
In order to conform to the wishes of parents, emergency cards must be filled out for each student and returned to the Health Office for use in emergency situations.
Students should report to the Main Office if no one is available in the Health Office. Students are not to leave the building when ill unless arrangements are made
through the Health Office.
ACCIDENTS AND INSURANCE
The school is responsible only for immediate first aid. The Board of Education does not pay any medical or hospital bill incurred as a result of an accident to the pupil
at school. The parent or guardian is responsible for the payment of such bills.
We urge you to avail yourself of the protection afforded through school insurance. You will be given information regarding various insurance plans during the first
week of school. All insurance claims are handled through the Health Office and are to be reported at once.
In case of an accident, no matter how minor, the student should report that accident to the teacher immediately. In the case of severe accidents or acute illness,
emergency care will be given and the parents will be notified.
All students participating in sports, band, and cheerleading must be covered by insurance. A claim form for each injury should be obtained from the school nurse.
The Riverside School district recognizes that parents have the primary responsibility for the health of their children. Although the district strongly recommends that
medication be given in the home, it realizes that the health of some children requires that they receive medication while in school. The development of medicine
coupled with recent state and federal laws has resulted in more parental requests to have medication administered to their children during school hours. Parents
should confer with the child’s physician to arrange medication time intervals to avoid school hours whenever possible. When medication absolutely must be given
during school hours, certain procedures must be followed.
FOR PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
The parents and physician must sign the consent form for the medication (see the school nurse for a form)
Any medication to be given during school hours must be delivered to the school nurse by the parent or a responsible adult. Students may not bring the medication to
school. The medication must be brought to school in a pharmaceutically dispensed and properly labeled container.
November 2010
Sun
Mon
1
7
14
8
15
Tue
2
END FIRST NINE
WEEKS
BD. COM. MTG.
7:00 PM.M
BD. VOTING MTG.
7:00 P.M.
16
MARKET DAY
PICK-UP
Wed
Thu
3
4
10
11
17
Fri
Sat
5
6
NO SCHOOL
12
13
VETERAN’S DAY
REPORT CARDS DISTRIBUTED
FUNDRAISER PICK-UP
“PC MULTI-PURPOSE RM.
18
NO SCHOOL
ACT 80 DAY (PARENT CONFERENCE DAY)
19
PICTURE MAKE-UP DAY
K-3
PTO MEGA EVENT
5:00 TO 9:00 P.M.
M.S. GYM
20
PTO MTG. 7 PM K.C.
21
22
23
3RD GRADE COLONIAL DAY
24
1/2 DAY SESSION
A.M. ONLY
SUPPORT GROUP FOR
PARENTS 7 PM K.C.
28
29
THANKSGIVING
VACATION
30
25
GOBBLER’S CALLOP
THANKSGIVING
VACATION
26
27
THANKSGIVING
VACATION
Prescription Medication (Continued)
A prescription drug log will be kept for any child receiving prescription medicine during school hours.
In the absence of the school nurse, the school principal or his designee will administer the medication.
Prescription medication will be kept in a locked cabinet in the health office. Prescription medication that must be kept refrigerated will be kept in the refrigerator in the
health office. Medication that must be refrigerated should indicate such on the medication label.
If there is need for curtailment of a specific school activity (sports, shop, gym, art, etc.) the physician should indicate such on the sheet.
Unused medication should be picked up by the parents. All medication not picked up by the parent at the end of the school year will be disposed of by
the school nurse.
FOR NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
The following is Riverside School District’s policy regarding students taking non-prescription medication at school.
Students are not permitted to carry non-prescription medications in school or to transport them to or from school. This includes Tylenol, Motrin, Ibuprofen, etc. Nonprescription medication must come to school in the original container. They will be kept in the health office. When a student requires medication they should report to
the nurse. She will keep a record of how often a student receives the medication.
An adult must bring any medication to school.
Please note, written parental permission, as well as a doctor’s order is required for students to take non-prescription medication other than Tylenol or Advil. If a
parent/guardian signs the Emergency Card in the designated area, then the school nurse may give Tylenol or Advil tablets for the following conditions:
Temperature above 100 degrees
Complaints of headache
Dental pain
Menstrual cramps
A standing order from the school physician permits this. Tylenol and Advil in tablet form will be kept in the health office.
POLICY FOR INHALER USE
If your child needs to use an inhaler at school, you need to follow the same procedure as for prescription medications.
Your child may carry the inhaler with him at school if the doctor writes that on the medication order provided to the health office.
December 2010
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
5
6
7
PTO CHARITY
DRIVES BEGINS
8
Thu
2
SANTA PICTURES
GRADES 1 & 2
Fri
3
SANTA PICTURES
KDG.
Sat
4
GRADE 4 CHORAL
CONCERT 6:00 P.M.
9
10
PROGRESS REPORTS
GRADE 3 MUSICAL
H.S. AUD. 10 A.M.
11
3RD GRADE MUSICAL
ASSEMBLY H.S. AUD.
K-4 1:00 P.M.
PTO CHARITY DRIVE ENDS
12
19
26
SANTA WORKSHOP
ALL WEEK
13
20
GRADE 2
POLAR EXPRESS
14
MARKET DAY
PICK UP
15
21
SADECKY’S PUPPETS
ASSEMBLY
H.S. AUD
K-4 9:30 AM
22
16
1/2 DAY SESSION
A.M. ONLY
KDG. BREAKFAST WITH
SANTA
SANTA SHOP
FAMILY NIGHT
6-8 P.M.
17
18
23
24
25
CHRISTMAS VACATION
CHRISTMAS VACATION
27
28
29
30
31
CHRISTMAS VACATION
CHRISTMAS VACATION
CHRISTMAS VACATION
CHRISTMAS VACATION
CHRISTMAS VACATION
PARENT INFORMATION
ACCESS TO TEACHER’S PHONE
Teachers have access to a telephone in each of the classrooms. However, parents should be aware that teachers cannot answer the telephone during
school hours. Parents of students in grades K, 1, 2 & 3 can reach their child’s teacher(s) between 7:45 and 8:10 and again between 3:00 and 3:15.
CONFERENCE WITH TEACHERS
Parents may request conferences with teachers by contacting their child’s teacher. Parent conferences are usually held at the beginning or end of the day or during a
teacher’s preparation period. We also hold Act 80 Day conferences for all parents twice a year. Your specific time of conferencing will be scheduled by your child’s
teacher at a later time. The Act 80 Days are listed on your school calendar.
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GRADES/GRADING
A+
A
AB+
B
B-
98% - 100%
94% - 97%
91% - 93%
88% - 90%
84% - 87%
81% - 83%
C+ 78% - 80%
C
74% - 77%
C71% - 73%
D+ 68% - 70%
D
64% - 67%
D61% - 63%
F
0 - 60%
I (Student has not completed all required work. Grade converts to an F if work is not completed during the next 9 weeks.)
Letter grades for the grading periods are the result of the efforts of the teachers to reach the most reliable measures of student achievements on their assignments,
participation in class projects and activities, daily class work and tests/quizzes. If you feel any grade printed on your report card is in question, see the teacher at
once.
CAFETERIA MEAL PRICES
Breakfast
Lunch
Milk
Grades K-3
Grades K-3
Grades K-3
$1.00
$2.10
$0.70
MOVING
If a student is moving to another school district during the school term, he/she must notify the Main Office. A Withdrawal Form will be given to the student on the last
day at Riverside. The student must take the form to all of his/her teachers for a signature and a final grade and turn in all books and supplies. The student must also
have the librarian and food service manager sign the form indicating there are no obligations to the school. If a student owes money, books or supplies, the
obligation(s) must be satisfied before the student leaves Riverside. A student is not officially withdrawn from Riverside until we receive a request for records from the
new school.
January 2011
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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2
3
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5
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7
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10
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20
21
NO SCHOOL
SUPPORT GROUP FOR
PARENTS 7 PM K.C.
24
30
31
OFFICER PHIL
GD. 4 9:00 A.M.
Gds. K-1 1:15 P.M.
GDS.2-3 2:00 P.M
H.S. AUD.
15
22
END OF 2ND NINE
WEEKS
IN-SERVICE DAY
23
8
END OF 1ST SEMESTER
25
MARKET DAY PICKUP
26
27
28
REPORT CARD
DISTRIBUTION
29
PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT TEACHERS EXPECT OF PARENTS
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A Riverside teacher expects that each child who enters the classroom has had a nourishing breakfast.
A Riverside teacher expects each child to have completed homework assignments.
A Riverside teacher expects a parent to look over their child’s homework to see that it has been done neatly and correctly.
A Riverside teacher expects each child to be well disciplined.
A Riverside teacher expects each child to have been taught the difference between right and wrong.
A Riverside teacher expects each child to have been taught self respect, respect for classmates and respect for adults in whose charge the student
has been placed.
A Riverside teacher expects parents to set limits for their children, to discipline with love, and to demand appropriate behavior.
A Riverside teacher expects parents to make school attendance a top priority.
A Riverside teacher expects parents to cooperate with the school in solving any school related problems.
A Riverside teacher expects parents to exemplify a supportive attitude toward school and education.
PERMANENT RECORD CARDS
Each student has a permanent record card in the Office. It contains the record of all achievements in school including extracurricular activities. The record is guarded
carefully for it is the one real picture of all the accomplishments of the school years which remains after graduation. Questionnaires that come to the office are filled in
from the data on these cards.
PROGRESS REPORTS
At the midpoint of each grading period, progress reports will be sent home. This will give parents an indication of how their child is performing in a particular class.
These reports should be used as a means of helping students toward improving their grades. They do not necessarily mean a child is failing, but a deficiency is noted
which needs correction or outstanding work has been done by a student. Parents need to sign progress reports and return them to school.
VIDEOS/DVD’S/FILMS/MEDIA, ETC.
Any media that is not part of the approved Riverside curriculum must be approved by an administrator before being used. Only G rated media can be used w/o a
parent/guardian permission being submitted prior to its use. No media rated beyond G or a similar rating shall be used.
REQUEST FOR A TEACHER PRIOR TO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR
Parents of students who request teachers prior to the beginning of the school year must adhere to the following guidelines:
• All requests must be submitted to the Principal’s office no later than May 1st.
• Families must submit, to the building principal, a request in writing, listing three teachers that you want for your child
for that particular grade or subject. The school district cannot accept any requests with less than three teachers.
• Please be advised that the letter may be forwarded to parties involved and that families may not get their first or second choice.
REPORT CARDS
Report cards at Riverside Primary Center are distributed at the end of each grading period. Letter grades are assigned on the basis of a percentage of the work
accomplished by the student. They are to be signed by the parents and returned to the homeroom teachers. Students who have obligations to the district will
not receive a report card until all obligations are met.
February 2011
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
6
A.R. STORE ALL
WEEK—LIBRARY
7
8
13
14
VALENTINE DAY
PARTIES 1:45 PM
15
20
21
SNOW MAKE-UP
DAY #1
22
27
28
PTO MTG.
7 PM K.C.
Wed
Fri
Sat
2
3
4
5
9
10
11
12
16
MARKET DAY
PICK-UP
Thu
23
SUPPORT GROUP
FOR PARENTS
7 PM K.C.
17
MAGIC CARPET
K-4 1:15 P.M.
H.S. AUD.
24 PROGRESS REPORTS
18
25
NO SCHOOL
ACT 80 DAY
19
26
STUDENT PLANNER
The Riverside School District has purchased planners for students in grade 3. The student planners have been designed to help students manage time as well as
plan the school day. The motto of the student planner is “Students who fail to plan, plan to fail”. The Riverside School District will require every student in grade 3
to use the planner everyday throughout the school year. The planners are to be treated as a textbook, and if lost, will have to be replaced at a cost of $4.00 each.
When teachers assign homework they will expect students to record the assignment in their student planner and may ask students to show them that assignments
have been recorded.
The planner may also be used to relay messages from school to home about such routine matters as open house and notes about absences and appointments.
Parents should review the planners on a nightly basic.
Everyone should be successful in school. Students who are highly successful attend school regularly, are prepared and ready to learn in the classroom and do their
homework. Parents who make school a top priority will see the results in their child’s achievements in school. At Riverside, we believe that students can succeed
with foresight and organization.
TESTING
PSSA Test
The Pennsylvania School System of Assessment, also referred to as the PSSA test, will be given to students during the school year. These tests measure the skills
of the children in the areas of Reading, Writing and Mathematics The PSSA Reading and Math tests for students in Grades 3 will be given during the weeks of March
14th and March 21st. Parents should make every effort to see that their child attends school on those days.
VISITORS
You are WELCOME to visit our school. Your interest in your child’s work will let him/her know that you are concerned about his/her progress. In order to make your
visitation pleasant and to prevent disruption of class work, will you kindly observe the following.
1. For security purposes Riverside Beaver County School District has installed surveillance cameras to all areas of our school district. These cameras monitor
the halls, cafeterias, stairwells and outside areas for safety reasons.
2. All visitors must sign in at the office and receive a button to wear if you have any business in the building.
3. All volunteers and tutors will receive a button to wear while working in the buildings.
4. Parents or relatives are not permitted to visit classrooms unless it has been cleared through the office.
5. NEVER attempt to discuss pupil problems in the present of your child or other pupils. Instead arrange a conference period with the teacher after school when
she will be free to spend ample time to discuss the matter with you.
6. If you would like to discuss a problem with teacher after school, please call for an appointment. The teacher welcomes an opportunity to talk with you.
PARENTS BRINGING TREATS FOR CHILDREN (BIRTHDAY, ETC.
When bringing treats for your child to share with his/her classmates – we would appreciate it if you would bring in items that are PRE-PACKAGED, such as individual
cupcakes, cookies, cakes, etc.
March 2011
Sun
Mon
READ ACROSS
AMERICA WEEK
6
Tue
1
7
KINDERGARTEN
REGISTRATION
8
KINDERGARTEN
REGISTRATION
Wed
Thu
2
3
4
9
10
11
17
18
25
13
PSSA WEEK
14
15
20
PSSA WEEK
21
22
MARKET DAY
PICK-UP
23
24
28
29
END OF 3RD NINE
WEEKS
30
31
27
Fri
16
SUPPORT GROUP
FOR PARENTS
7 PM K.C.
GRADE 2 MUSICAL
H.S. AUD. 10 AM
GRADE 2 ASSEMBLY
GRADES K-4 H.S. AUD.
1:00 PM
Sat
5
SNOW MAKE-UP
DAY #2
12
19
TOM DIEZ
K-4 1:15 P.M.
H.S. AUD.
26
PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN
Parents who are coming into the school building to work on parent club projects or help with parties, game days, etc. should not bring pre-school children with them.
The school district cannot be responsible should an accident occur. Parents are urged to help each other with baby-sitting the pre-school children at home.
LIVE ANIMALS IN SCHOOL
Many children want to bring their pets to school for Show and Tell. We, in the kindergarten and primary centers, know how important pets are to our children.
However, we have found it necessary to establish some important rules and regulations concerning live animals coming into our classrooms. Below are the rules.
1. Domestic pets must have the required shots before they may visit the classrooms.
2. Dogs and cats should be in carrying cages. Animals such as rabbits, mice, rats, gerbil, etc. should be well caged. Children are not permitted to touch. Adults
must bring the pets in and take them home.
3. Wild animals must be caged. Children are not permitted to touch any wild animals.
RABIES
Rabies is a fatal disease caused by a virus. All warm-blooded animals are susceptible. The disease is usually spread when an infected animal bites another animal
or person. The bitten animal or person will not become infected, however, unless the saliva of the sick animal contains the rabies virus at the time of the bite. The
bat, skunk and fox are the most commonly infected domestic animals
Vaccination is the best means of rabies control. All pets should be vaccinated. Consult your veterinarian regarding the proper vaccination procedure for your pets
and be sure it is kept current.
Wild animals should not be kept as pets nor vaccinated for rabies.
FIELD TRIPS
Field trips are an important extension our school curriculum. In order for your child to benefit from these activities, appropriate behavior from all students is
necessary. Riverside Primary Center reserves the right to prohibit students from attending field trips because of disruptive behavior.
Parent permission slips need signed in advance. Students will travel by school vehicles. Students will not be released during the course of the trip.
PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO)
Our PTO provides valuable support services to many aspects of our school’s operation. For more information, please contact the PTO president or visit our Web site.
RESPONSE TO INSTRUCTION AND INTERVENTION
Recognizing the need to create success in the classroom, as well as serving as a screening for students who may need special services, the Riverside Primary and
Kindergarten Centers has created a Response to Instruction and Intervention Team. The purpose of the RtII is to target students in the Kindergarten and Primary
centers who may experience academic, behavior, or attendance problems. RtII is a program for all students in grades K-3. The goal of the RtII is to help your child
experience success in school. Teachers, administrators, counselors or parents can recommend a child for support. The RtII teacher at the Kindergarten and Primary
Centers is Mrs. Tina Ceratti.
April 2011
Sun
3
BOOK FAIR WEEK
GRADES K-4
Mon
4
Tue
5
REPORT CARD
DISTRIBUTION
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
6
7
8
9
14
15
KINDERGARTEN
REGISTRATION
MAKE-UP DAY
3RD GD. SPELLING BEE
9:30 A.M.
4TH GD. SPELLING BEE
10:30 A.M.
16
22
23
BOOK FAIR FAMILY
NIGHT 6-8 P.M.
PRI. CTR. LIBRARY
10
11
12
PTO MTG.
7 P.M. K.C.
13
17
18
19
MARKET DAY
PICK-UP
20
SUPPORT GROUP FOR
PARENTS 7 PM K.C.
21
SNOW MAKE– UP
DAY #3
EASTER VACATION
CARNEGIE SCIENCE
10:30
KDG.
1:15
1 & 2
2:15
3 & 4
K.C. & P.C. M..P.R
24
25
EASTER VACATION
26
27
28
CHORAL CONCERTS
GDS. 4-5-6 (PM)
29
30
PUPIL SERVICES
GUIDANCE AND COUSELING SERVICES
Counseling services are provided to students at the Intermediate School. Services provided include areas of academic advising, testing, personal and interpersonal
concerns as well as provide individual, group and classroom counseling. The counselor for grades K to six is Mr. Michael Gibson.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Special Education services are available for students meeting state mandated guidelines. Services for eligible children ages three to school entry age may be
requested by contacting Mr. Mark White, the Riverside School Psychologist.
STUDENT INFORMATION
BICYCLES AND SKATE BOARDS
Students are not permitted to ride bicycles or bring skate boards to school. Also, for safety reasons, bicycles and skate boards are not permitted on the sidewalks
when any event is being held at the school.
BUILDING SECURITY
School personnel will be in the building from 7:05 through 3:15. The building will be locked during these hours. In order to gain entry to the building, visitors should
report to the door marked Elementary School Entry. All visitors must report to the office upon entering the building.
CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY
All books, materials, equipment and furniture used at Riverside are the property of the school . Public funds and taxes paid by residents and parents are used to
purchase these items. Careless or improper use of these materials result in a costs to parents.
Riverside students take pride in their buildings, grounds and school materials. They should do their part in the upkeep of school property.
Pupils who lose, destroy or damage school property must repair or replace the lost or damaged materials. Obligations should be satisfied by the end of the school
year. Obligations not met will carry over from year to year.
EMERGENCY PLAN
Schools have occasionally become targets of violence, resulting in injuries and death to children and staff members. With this in mind, an emergency procedure has
been developed to provide guidelines in the event an incident would occur here at the Kindergarten or Primary Centers.
This procedure will be put into action with the appearance of an unauthorized person or persons in the building. If it becomes apparent that this individual(s) intends
to cause harm to persons in the building, these emergency procedures will be followed:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
If possible, an announcement will be made that such a danger exists.
Teachers will disregard the class change schedules and keep students in their rooms. (where possible, door should be closed)
Proper authorities will be alerted to the possible danger.
Teachers and students will remain in their classrooms until proper authorities tell them otherwise.
When the problem passes, an announcement will be made to that effect and further instructions will be given.
May 2011
Sun
1
ANNUAL MAKE-AWISH MONEY
WEEK
Mon
2
Tue
3
BAND & CHORAL
CONCERT GR. 4-5-6
H.S. AUD. 5:45 PM
Wed
4
1ST GRADE TEA (PM)
Thu
Fri
Sat
5 1ST GRADE TEA (PM)
6
7
12
13
19
20 GRANDPARENTS
DAY KDG. CTR.
21
26
27
28
PROGRESS REPORTS
TEACHER APPRECIATION
LUNCH
8
9
10
15
16
17
22
23
24
PTO MTG. 7 PM
K.C.
11
18
MARKET DAY
PICK-UP
25
PARENT SUPPORT
GROUP 7 PM K.C.
SNOW MAKE-UP
DAY #4
MEMORIAL DAY
PARADE
P.C. 9:00 AM
K.C. 9:30 AM
KDG. CTR. GAME DAY
P.M.
29
30
NO SCHOOL
MEMORIAL DAY
31
1ST GRADE GAME DAY
14
EVACUATION PROCEDURE
The purpose of emergency evacuations is to empty the building as quickly and safely as possible. The following procedure should be followed:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Everyone must leave the building and move a safe distance away.
Return to the building only when the proper signal is given.
Know the exit door for each of your classes.
A main gas line runs under the sidewalk at the front of the building. In the event it should rupture, students will be notified to evacuate the building at the rear
and side exits only.
HALL PROCEDURE
The following procedure will be observed while students are in the halls:
1.
2.
3.
Pupils should keep to the right side of the corridor at all times.
Running and loud talking will not be permitted.
Upon entering the building, students are to report directly to their homeroom and remain there until given a pass by their homeroom teacher.
RESPECT FOR THE FLAG
During the morning meditation, when the Star Spangled Banner is played, or any tribute is given the flag, students are to participate or are to refrain from talking and
remain still so they do not infringe upon the rights of those participating.
TORNADO PROCEDURE
In the event of a tornado watch or tornado warning, you will be notified over the P. A. of such an event. Your teachers will move you to designated areas of the
building and drills conducted during the early part of the year will indicate the procedure to be followed.
SCHOOL HOURS FOR PUPILS
1. SCHOOL DAY:
The school day will begin at 8:35 A.M. and dismissal will begin at 3:00 P.M. for kindergarten through grade three students.
2. RECESS:
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Parents should dress students suitable for outdoor recess.
Children must present a written excuse to teachers if they are to remain indoors.
3. DISMISSAL:
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•
Pupils must have a written note from their parents or guardians in order to be dismissed from school early.
Telephone calls requesting early dismissal will not be accepted. In the event of an unforeseen need for an early dismissal, the parent or
guardian must present a written request to the building principal and sign a form provided at the school. This precaution is taken for the
protection of your child.
June 2011
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
5
6
7
LAST DAY FOR
STUDENTS
8
2ND GRADE GAME
DAY
CLERICAL DAY
Thu
2
3RD GRADE GAME
DAY
Fri
3
4TH GRADE GAME
DAY
Sat
4
9
10
11
REORT CARDS
DISTRIBUTED
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
POLICIES
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
PURPOSE
The Board supports the use of the Internet and other computer networks in the district’s instructional program in order to facilitate learning and teaching through
interpersonal communications, access to information, research and collaboration.
The use of network facilities shall be consistent with the curriculum adopted by the school district as well as the varied instructional needs, learning styles, abilities and
developmental levels of students.
AUTHORITY
The electronic information available to students and staff does not imply endorsement of the content by the school district nor does the district guarantee the accuracy
of information received on the Internet. The district shall not be responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged or unavailable when using the network or
for any information that is retrieved via the Internet.
The school district shall not be responsible for any authorized charges or fees resulting from access to the Internet.
The district reserves the right to log network use and to monitor fileserver space utilization by district users, while respecting the privacy rights of both district users
and outside users.
The Board establishes that use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right; inappropriate, unauthorized and illegal use will result in the cancellation of those privileges and
appropriate disciplinary action.
RESPONSIBILITY
The district shall make every effort to ensure that this educational resource is used responsibly by students and staff.
Administrators, teachers and staff have a professional responsibility to work together to help students develop the intellectual skills necessary to discriminate among
information sources to identify information appropriate to their age and developmental levels, and to evaluate and use the information to meet their education goals.
Students and staff have the responsibility to respect and protect the rights of every other user in the district and on the Internet.
The building administrator shall have the authority to determine what is inappropriate use, and his/her decision is final.
GUIDELINES
Network accounts will be used only by the authorized owner of the account for its authorized purpose. All communications and information accessible via the network
should be assumed to be private property and shall not be disclosed. Network users shall respect the privacy of other users on the system.
Acceptable Use Policy (continued)
PROHIBITIONS
Students and staff are expected to act in a responsible, ethical and legal manner in accordance with district policy, accepted rules of network etiquette, and federal
and state law. Specifically, the following uses are prohibited:
1. Use of the network to facilitate illegal activity
2. Use of the network for commercial or for profit purposes.
3. Use of the network for non-work or non-school related work.
4. Use of the network for product advertisement or political lobbying.
5. Use of the network for hate mail, discriminatory remarks and offensive or inflammatory communication.
6. Unauthorized or illegal installation, distribution, reproduction, or use of copyrighted materials.
7. Use of the network to access obscene or pornographic material.
8. Use of inappropriate language or profanity on the network.
9. Use of the network to transmit material likely to be offensive or objectionable to recipients.
10. Use of the network to access chat rooms.
11. Use of the network to intentionally obtain or modify files, passwords, and date belonging to other users.
12. Impersonation of another user, anonymity, and pseudonyms.
13. Use of network facilities for fraudulent copying, communications, or modification of materials in violation of copyright laws.
14. Installing, loading or use of games, programs, files or other electronic media not provided by the Riverside Beaver County School District.
15. Use of the network to disrupt the work of other users.
16. Destruction, modification, or abuse of network hardware and software.
17. Quoting personal communications in a public forum without the original author’s prior consent.
* “Hacking”, although not mentioned, is defined by prohibitions 1, 11, 12, 13 and 16. Any form of “hacking” is prohibited.
SECURITY
Network security is implemented through five major areas.
1. Logins with usernames and passwords are required to access information through the network. Failure to adequately protect or update passwords could
result in unauthorized access to personal or district files. To protect the integrity of the system, the following guidelines shall be followed:
A. Employees and students shall not reveal their passwords to another individual.
B. Users are not to use a computer that has been logged in under another student’s or teacher’s name.
2. All computer systems are protected with an anti-virus program. The virus definitions are updated regularly.
3. A proxy server is maintained to grant users access to the Internet depending on their network rights. All Internet browsing is logged and saved. Internet
access can be revoked if usage does not coincide with educational information and activities.
4. A website filtering solution is maintained. A listing of allowed and blocked Websites is governed on and off site. Websites accessed with inappropriate
material, must be reported to the Coordinator of Computer Services.
5. Workstation operating systems deemed in need of further protection will be protected from malicious tampering through the use of login policies and third
party software packages.
Any user identified as a security risk by having tampered with one of the five security implementations or having a history of problems with other computer systems
may be denied access to the network.
SAFETY
To the greatest extent possible, users of the network will be protected from harassment or unwanted or unsolicited communication. Any network user who receives
threatening or unwelcome communications shall immediately bring them to the attention of a teacher of administrator.
Network users shall not reveal personal addresses or telephone numbers to other users on the network.
CONSEQUENCES FOR INAPPROPRIATE USE
1. The network user shall be responsible for damages to the equipment, systems and software resulting from deliberate or willful acts.
2. Illegal use of the network, intentional deletion or damage of files belonging to others, copyright violations, or theft of services will be reported to the
appropriate legal authorities for possible prosecution.
3. General rules for behavior and communications apply when using the Internet in addition to the stipulations of this policy. Loss of access and other
disciplinary actions shall be consequences for inappropriate use.
4. Vandalism will result in cancellation of access privileges. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, Internet or
other networks. This includes but is not limited to the uploading or creation of computer viruses.
COPYRIGHT
The illegal use of copyrighted software by students and staff is prohibited. Any data uploaded to or downloaded from the network shall be subject to “fair use”
guidelines.
PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRONIC INFORMATION ACCESS AND USE
I have read, understand and accept the following procedures which govern my use of the Internet and computer technology in the Riverside Beaver County
School District.
1. All use of the Internet and computer technology must be in support of education and research and consistent with the purposes of the Riverside Beaver
County School District.
2. The Internet will be used to support the district’s curriculum, the educational community, projects between schools, communication and research for
district students, teachers, administrators and residents.
3. The Internet and computer technology will not be used for illegal activity, for profit purposes, lobbying, advertising, transmitting offensive materials, hate
mail, discriminating remarks, or obtaining obscene or pornographic material.
4. Users shall not intentionally seek information, obtain copies of, or modify files, other data or passwords belonging to other users, or misrepresent other
users on the network.
5. Use of school technology or Internet for fraudulent or illegal copying, communication, taking or modification of material in violation of law is prohibited
and will be referred to federal authorities.
6. Uploading or use of unauthorized games, programs, files or other electronic media is prohibited.
7. The illegal use of copyrighted software is prohibited.
8. The network shall not be used to disrupt the work of others, hardware or software shall not be destroyed, modified or abused in any way.
9. The user shall be responsible for damages to the provider’s equipment, systems and software resulting from deliberate or willful acts.
10. Intentionally altering the files and/or the hardware on district computers will be viewed as vandalism.
11. Network accounts are to be used only by the authorized owner of the account for the authorized purpose.
12. All communication and information accessible via the network should be assumed to be private property of the user and school district and not to be
disclosed unless in violation of the outlined procedures.
13. Malicious use of the network to develop programs that harass other users or infiltrate a computer or computing system and/or damage the software
components of a computer or computing system is prohibited.
14. Messages sent over electronic mail must be written appropriately. The people receiving the messages can forward the messages to others or post
them on electronic bulletin board systems for anyone to read. Therefore, the messages should not contain profanity, obscene comments, sexually
explicit material, expressions of bigotry, racism or hate. They also should not contain personal information you would not want made available to
strangers such as your name, address or phone number.
*Student users will not be permitted to use the district’s e-mail system. However, with the permission of the building administrator and the instructor incharge, they may use a website e-mail for education purposes.
15. The content and maintenance of a user’s electronic mailbox is the user’s responsibility.
a. Check e-mail daily and remain within your limited disk quota.
b. Delete unwanted messages immediately since they take up disk storage.
c. Keep messages remaining on your electronic mailbox to a minimum.
d. Mail messages can be downloaded or extracted to files, then to disk, for future reference.
e. Never assume that your e-mail can be read by no one except yourself; others may be able to read or access your mail.
f. Never send or keep anything that you would not mind seeing in the daily newspaper.
16. The content and maintenance of a user’s disk storage area is also the user’s responsibility.
a. Keep files to a minimum. Files should be downloaded to your personal computer’s hard drive or to disks.
b. Routinely and frequently virus scan your system, especially when receiving or downloading files from other systems to prevent the
spread of a virus.
c. Your files may be accessible by persons with system privileges, so do not maintain anything private in your disk storage space.
17. Subscriptions to Listservs must be reported to the building system administrator. Get the name of the building system administrator in the principal’s
office. Prior approval for Listservs is required for students.
18. Mail Listservs must be monitored daily and deleted from the personal mail directory to avoid excessive use of fileserver hard disk space. The faculty
has the responsibility to include a student in all acts of viewing, modifying, or removing that student’s electronic mailbox.
19. Diligent effort must be made to delete mail daily from the personal mail directory to avoid use of fileserver hard disk space.
20. The Riverside Beaver County School District may terminate the availability of Internet accessibility at its sole discretion.
21. From time to time, the Riverside Beaver County School District will make determinations on whether specific uses of the network are consistent with the
acceptable use practice.
22. The Riverside Beaver County School District reserves the right to log Internet use and to monitor fileserver space utilization by users while respecting
the privacy of user accounts.
23. The Riverside Beaver County School District reserves the right to remove a user account on the network to prevent further unauthorized activity as
specified in this document.
24. Limitation of Liability: In no event shall the Riverside Beaver County School District be liable for any damages (whether direct, indirect, special or
consequential) arising out of the use of the Internet, accuracy or correctness of databases or information contained herein, or related directly to any
failure or delay of access to the Internet.
25. Failure to follow the procedures listed above will result in suspension or loss of the right to access the Internet, to use Riverside Beaver County School
District’s technology, and to be subject to other disciplinary actions including but not limited to financial restitution.
26. Parents or guardians of users under the age of eighteen have the right to revoke their student’s user account.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF USERS
Users have the right:
1. To use all authorized hardware and software for which they have received training to facilitate learning and enhance educational information exchange.
2. To access district networks and the outside resources to retrieve information to facilitate learning and enhance educational information exchange.
3. Users have the conditional right to sign up for Listservs and news groups on the Internet which facilitate learning and enhance educational information
exchange.
Users are responsible for:
1. Utilizing technology in the school only for facilitating learning and enhancing educational information exchange consistent with the purposes of the school.
2. Attending appropriate training sessions in the use and care of hardware, software and networks and refraining from using any technology for which they
have not received training.
3. Adhering to the rules established for the use of hardware, software, labs, and networks in the school or through remote access outside of the school.
4. Maintaining the privacy of passwords and are prohibited from publishing or discussing passwords.
5. Having all disks or videos scanned for virus, dirt, or other contamination which might endanger the integrity of district hardware, software or networks
before they are used in the district’s system.
6. All material received via the Internet under their account. They accept responsibility for keeping all pornographic material, inappropriate files, or files
dangerous to the integrity of the school’s network, equipment, or software from entering the school via the Internet or from being reproduced in visual,
digital or written format.
7. Making all subscriptions to Listservs or news groups known to the system administrator and seeking prior approval before requesting such subscriptions
on the Internet.
8. Maintaining the integrity of the electronic mail (e-mail)system, reporting any violations of privacy, and making only those e-mail contacts which facilitate
learning and enhancing educational information exchange.
9. Adhering to copyright guidelines in the use of hardware and software and in the transmission or copying of text or files on the Internet or from other
resources.
Users are prohibited from:
1. Using the technology for personal or private business, for product advertisement or
2. The malicious use of technology to disrupt the use of technology by others, to harass or discriminate against others, and to infiltrate unauthorized computer
systems.
DEFINITIONS
District Equipment includes (but is not limited to) computers, disk drives, printers, scanners
Software includes (but is not limited to) computer software, print and non-print resources
Network includes (but is not limited to) all voice, video and data systems
Adopted:
Revised:
Revised:
Revised:
November 18, 1996
April, 1999
May, 2001
August, 2009
BREATHALYZER POLICY
Students reasonably suspected of consuming or having consumed alcohol may be required to take a test which determines blood alcohol concentration. The
test shall be conducted only by those school personnel who have been trained in the use of the test devices and procedures. Refusal to take the test may
result in the student being suspended from school.
If the results are negative and the student still exhibits abnormal behavior, further assessments will be required.
DRUGS, NARCOTICS AND ALCOHOL POLICY
The Riverside Beaver County School District recognizes that the misuse of chemicals is a serious problem. The district adopts the position that students must be
chemically free in order to function and develop in the most productive and healthy manner.
A student who, while on school property or participating in school sanctioned functions, is under the influence of; in possession of; uses; dispenses; distributes; sells
or aids in the procurement of alcohol, other drugs or mood altering substances shall be subjected to following disciplinary measures.
Examples of the above include, but are not limited to, beer, wine, liquor, marijuana, hashish, chemical solvents, glue, “look alike and counterfeit substance”, including
non-alcoholic beer and any capsules or pills not registered with the nurse, annotated within the student’s health record and given in accordance with the School
District Policy for the administration of medication to students in school.
1. The student is in possession of a drug, mood altering substance or alcohol - The principal or his designee will investigate and conduct a search, if
necessary. The police will be notified for possible legal action. The student will be placed on 10 days O.S.S.; assigned a probation period; referred to the
Student Assistance Team and must have an assessment by a licensed drug and alcohol facility and be in compliance with the recommendations of the
facility.
2. The student uses or is under the influence of drugs, mood altering substances, or alcohol (first offense, co-operative.). –. the student, his/her locker, and
other possessions will be searched. The police will be notified for legal action. The student will be placed on 10 days O.S.S. This will include an
assessment by a licensed drug and alcohol facility and compliance with the recommendations of the facility.
3. The student possesses, uses, or is under the influence of drugs, mood altering substances, or alcohol (first offense, un-cooperative) – The student, his/he
locker, and other possessions will be searched. The parents will be requested to come to school immediately. The police will be notified for legal action.
The student will be place on 10 days O.S.S. A formal hearing for expulsion from school will be arranged. The administration will require the conditions for
the return to school following the expulsion. This will include an assessment by a licensed drug and alcohol facility and compliance with the
recommendations of the facility.
4. The student is in possession, use, or under the influence of drugs, mood-altering substances or alcohol (repeat offense) - See conditions under Section 3.
5. The student is distributing a drug, mood altering substance or alcohol. See conditions under Section 5.
6. The student is in violation of a probation agreement or fails to comply with the recommendations of a licensed drug and alcohol facility. A formal hearing will
be recommended for the purpose of an expulsion from school.
HAZING POLICY
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to maintain a safe, positive environment for students and staff that is free from hazing. Hazing activities of any type are inconsistent with
the educational goals of the district and are prohibited at all times.
DEFINITION
For purposes of this policy, hazing is defined as any activity that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental health, physical health, or safety of a student for the
purpose of initiation or membership in or affiliation with any organization recognized by the Board.

Endanger the physical health shall include, but not be limited to any action taken or situation created that produces physical discomfort; whipping, beating,
branding; paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical shocks, exposure to the elements; forced consumption of any food, alcoholic beverage,
drug or controlled substance; or other forced physical activity that could adversely affect the physical health or safety of the individual.

Endanger the mental health shall include any activity that would subject an individual to mental anguish or mental stress, such as prolonged sleep deprivation,
forced prolonged exclusion from social contact, forced conduct, forced conduct which could result in embarrassment, or any other activity which could adversely
affect the mental health or dignity of the individual.
Any hazing activity, whether by an individual or group, shall be presumed to be a forced activity, even if a student willingly participates.
AUTHORITY
The Board does not condone any form of initiation or harassment, known as hazing, as part of any school sponsored student activity. No student, coach, sponsor,
volunteer or district employee shall plan, direct, encourage, assist or engage in any hazing activity.
The Board directs that no administrator, coach, sponsor, volunteer or district employee shall permit, condone or tolerate any form of hazing.
The district will investigate all complaints of hazing and will administer appropriate discipline to any individual who violates this policy.
The Board encourages students who have been subjected to hazing to promptly report such incidents to the building principal.
DELEGATION OF RESPONSIBILITY
District administrators shall investigate promptly all complaints of hazing and administer appropriate discipline to any individual who violates this policy.
Students, administrators, coaches, sponsors, volunteers, and district employees shall be alert to incidents of hazing and shall report such conduct to the building
principal.
The district shall annually inform students, parents, coaches, sponsors, volunteers, and district staff that hazing of district students is prohibited by means of
publication in handbooks and by verbal instructions by the coach or sponsor at the start of the season or program.
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Students attend school so that they may develop to their fullest potential. The following are just some of the responsibilities that the Riverside staff expects of
students.
1. I will accept responsibility for my actions
2. I will attend school on a regular basis
3. I will maintain habits of personal cleanliness.
4. I will respect school property.
5. I will respect the rights of others, including the right to secure an education in an environment that is safe, orderly and disciplined.
6. I will make an honest effort to do my best work.
7. I will contribute toward maintaining an atmosphere that generates mutual respect and dignity for all.
8. I will recognize the fact that the teachers assume the role of “parent” in matters of behavior and discipline during the school day as well as any school
sponsored activity.
9. I will arrive at school on time.
10. I will obey school rules and regulations made by school authorities and by the student body.
WEAPONS POLICY
Purpose
This policy has the purpose of prohibiting all persons from being in possession of weapons on school property, on any school conveyance, or at any school-related
activities. It will provide for procedures for investigation and notification in the event of a report of or suspicion of the presence of a weapon at the aforementioned
places. It is subject to and does not supersede state and school law as prescribed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Definitions
1. A weapon is defined as any loaded or unloaded firearm (including any pellet gun, BB guns, and look-alike firearms); an apparatus for launching a projectile of any
kind; an explosive device of any kind; knives of any kind or length or other types of cutting devices, metal knuckles, straight razors, noxious, irritating or
poisonous gases, poisons, clubs or chains.
2. Weapons shall include, but not be limited to the above. Weapons are further defined as any tool or instrument which is capable of inflicting bodily harm.
3. A student is deemed to be in possession of any illegal and/or banned item(s) under this policy when such item(s) is/are found on the person of the student or on
any property that is assigned to him/her or under his/her control. This shall apply on all school property, at any school function or activity, at any school event
held away from school, or on any school conveyance.
Guidelines
1. Any student violating this policy may be reported to the police, will be scheduled for an informal hearing, be placed on up to ten days of out-of-school suspension,
and may be referred to the Board of School Directors for an expulsion hearing.
2. The school principal or his/her designee will confiscate the weapon, notify the Superintendent of Schools and the parent or guardian.
3. Students who violate the weapons policy by committing any of the following will be expelled from school for at least the remainder of the school year and may be
expelled beyond that for a longer period of time, up to permanent expulsion:
a. causing bodily harm to any person with a weapon.
b. causing the evacuation of the school building
c. possession of a loaded firearm
Weapons Policy (continued)
d. threatening any person with a weapon
e. possession of the following explosive devices
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6.
bomb
grenade
rocket having a propellant charge of more than 4 ounces
missile having an explosive of incendiary charge of more than ¼ ounce
mine
device similar to any of the above
4. Weapons under the control of law enforcement personnel are permitted.
5. This prohibition shall not apply to any weapon which is brought to school for academic or extracurricular purpose which is pre-approved by the principal or his/her
designee. These items may not be brought to school on a school bus.
Procedures
1. Any professional staff member or school employee who suspects or ascertains that a student is in possession of a weapon as defined in this policy shall
immediately inform the building principal or his/her designee who will conduct a complete investigation.
2. The principal or his/her designee investigate the report, confiscate the weapon, and notify the local police, the Superintendent and the parent or guardian.
3. The principal or his/her designee will cooperate with the Superintendent to develop a public statement, if necessary. The Superintendent will inform board
members.
4. The principal or his/her designee will coordinate all informal and formal hearing proceedings.
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
PARENT NOTIFICATION
Riverside Beaver County School District uses an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach for managing insects,
rodents and weeds. Our goal is to protect every student and staff member from pesticide exposure by using an IPM
approach to pest management. Our approach focuses on making the school buildings and grounds an unfavorable
place for these pests by removing food and water sources eliminating their hiding and breeding places. We do this
through routine cleaning and maintenance. We routinely monitor the school buildings and grounds to detect any
pests that are present. The pest monitoring team consists of our building custodial staff, administrators and teachers.
Pest sightings are reported to our IPM Coordinator, who evaluates the pest problem and determines the appropriate
pest management techniques to address the problem.
On occasion it may be necessary to use pesticides registered by the Environmental Protection Agency to manage a
pest problem. A pesticide will only be used when necessary and will not be routinely applied. When a pesticide is
needed, the school will try to use the least toxic products that is effective. Applications will be made only when
unauthorized persons do not have access to the areas being treated. Notices will be posted in these areas seventytwo (72) hours prior to application and for two (2) days following the application.
Parents or guardians of students enrolled in the school may request prior notification of specific pesticide applications
made at the school. To receive notification, you must be placed on the school’s notification registry. If you would like
to be placed on this registry, please notify Mr. David Anney, Superintendent of the Riverside Beaver County School
District, in writing, at 318 Country Club Drive, Ellwood City, PA 16117.
If a pesticide application must be made to control an emergency pest problem, notice will be provided by telephone to
any parent or guardian who has requested such notification in writing. Each year the district will prepare a new
notification registry.
If you have any questions, please contact Burt Lauten, IPM Coordinator, Riverside Beaver County School District, 302
Country Club Drive, Ellwood City, PA 16117 (Phone: 724-758-7512, ext. 3042).