York County School of Technology

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August 25, 2010 Dear Parents: In our continuing effort to keep students and parents aware of school policy and regulations, we have prepared a handbook which has been distributed to each student who attends York County School of Technology. It is important to make you aware that York County School of Technology does not provide insurance to cover medical expenses in the case of accident or injury while attending school or during school activities. In the event of an injury, we are sure that you realize that medical costs can “add up” in a hurry; therefore, we strongly suggest that each family carry their own medical insurance coverage. You may purchase school insurance; literature is available from your child’s homeroom teacher. So that we can be sure that your child is fully aware of the contents of this handbook, we are asking you to read this handbook and discuss it with your child. Please sign this form and return it to your child’s homeroom teacher no later than Friday, September 11, 2010. Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to a successful educational experience with your child this school year. Sincerely, High School Administration

______________________________________ PRINT STUDENT NAME

I have read the 2010/2011 student handbook and am aware of its contents. I acknowledge that by signing, I am responsible for following and abiding by the rules written herein. I understand that this book must be kept intact and that a new book must be purchased if lost or damaged. _________________________________ ____________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date _________________________________ _____________ Student’s Signature Date

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STUDENT-PARENT HANDBOOK YORK COUNTY SCHOOL

OF TECHNOLOGY 2179 SOUTH QUEEN STREET York, PA 17402 Telephone: 717-741-0820 Website: www.ycstech.org 2010-2011 THIS HANDBOOK BELONGS TO: Name:_________________________ Address: _______________________________ Phone: ________________________ Student No.: ____________________

If this agenda is found, please return to an academy office. Replacement cost is $5.00

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMIC INFORMATION

1. Student of the Month ..............................................Page 11 2. National Honor Society...........................................Page 11 3. Honor Rolls.............................................................Page 12 4. Graduation/Portfolio Project ...................................Page 12 5. Promotion Policy/Requirements .............................Page 12 6. Graduation Requirements ...............................Pages 12-13 7. Grading System...............................................Pages 13-14 8. Make-up Assignments Due to Absence..................Page 14 9. Report Card Schedule............................................Page 14 10. Progress Reports ...................................................Page 14

ATHLETICS 1. Programs................................................................Page 15 2. Eligibility ..........................................................Pages 16-18 3. Rules & Guidelines for Participation ................Pages 18-23 4. Insurance................................................................Page 23 5. YAIAA................................................................Page 23-24 6. PIAA .......................................................................Page 25

ATTENDANCE 1. Attendance Policy..............................................Page 25-26 2. Excused Absences.................................................Page 26 3. Compulsory Attendance Law................................ Pages 26 4. Unexcused Absences ............................................Page 27 5. Excuses

a. Doctor’s Note .............................................Page 27-28 b. Parental Excuse............................................ Pages 28 c. Educational Trips .......................................Page 28-29 d. Visits to Colleges/Tech Schools......................Page 29

6. Perfect Attendance ................................................Page 29 7. Change of Address of Guardian.............................Page 29 8. Parental Contact Regarding Absences ..................Page 29 9. Reporting Absence for Co-Op Students............Page 29-30 10. Early Dismissals.....................................................Page 30 11. Tardiness/Consequences .................................Page 30-31 12. Absence Due to Bus Problem ................................Page 31

BUS TRANSPORTATION

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1. Temporary Permission to Use Different Bus ..........Page 32 2. Unloading Procedures ............................................Page 32 3. Loading Procedures ...............................................Page 32 4. Late Arrival .............................................................Page 32 5. Evacuation..............................................................Page 32 6. Stop or Time Change .............................................Page 33 7. Cameras.................................................................Page 33 8. Activity Buses....................................................Page 33-34 9. Bus Stop/Responsibilities ..................................Page 35-36

DISCIPLINE 1. Student Responsibilities ....................................Page 37-38 2. Bullying/Discrimination/Harassment ................Pages 38-40 3. Physical Restraint..............................................Page 40-41 4. Public Display of Affection ......................................Page 41 5. Tobacco Products ..................................................Page 41 6. Detention...........................................................Page 41-42 7. Saturday Detention............................................Page 42-43 8. Internal & External Suspension .......................Pages 43-45 9. Expulsion.........................................................Pages 45-47 10. Drugs/Alcohol .........................................................Page 47 11. Weapons ................................................................Page 48 12. Searches ...........................................................Page 48-49 13. Electronic Devices..................................................Page 49 14. Beverages ..............................................................Page 49 15. Book Bags.........................................................Page 49-50 16. Violations & Penalties......................................Pages 50-53

FOR YOUR INFORMATION 1. Assemblies ......................................................... Page 53 2. Adult Continuing Education....................................Page 53 3. Arrival at School .....................................................Page 53 4. Cafeteria Rules................................................Pages 54-55 5. Computer Network Policy ................................Pages 56-57 6. Dress Code .....................................................Pages 57-59 7. Emancipated Youth .........................................Pages 59-61 8. Emergency Evacuation Procedures ................Pages 61-63

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION (CONTINUED) 9. Field Trips...............................................................Page 63 10. Fire Drills ................................................................Page 64 11. Code Red Lockdown ..............................................Page 64 12. Code Green ...........................................................Page 64 13. Tornado/Hurricane Safety Drill ...............................Page 64 14. Grievance Procedure ......................................Pages 64-65 15. Hall Passes/Regulations..................................Pages 65-66 16. Health Services ...............................................Pages 66-67 17. ID Card..............................................................Page 67-68 18. Lockers - Physical Education/Hallway ...............Page 68-69 19. Breakfast/Lunch Program - Free and/or Reduced.........Page 69 20. Obligations ........................................................Page 69-70 21. Physical Education Excuses...................................Page 70 22. Pledge of Allegiance...............................................Page 70 23. School Closings......................................................Page 71 24. Parking/Driving ................................................Pages 71-74 25. Study Hall...............................................................Page 74 26. Textbooks...............................................................Page 74 27. Visitors ...................................................................Page 74 28. Withdrawal Procedures ..........................................Page 75

STUDENT ACTIVITIES 1. Eligibility to Hold Office......................................... Pages 75 2. Clubs/Organizations ........................................Pages 76-78 3. Publicity Release....................................................Page 78 4. Renaissance Program.......................................Page 78-79 5. Recognition Events ................................................Page 79 6. Class Dues & Trips .........................................Pages 80-81 7. Senior Open Lunch .........................................Pages 81-82

STUDENT SERVICES 1. Career Counselors ............................................Page 83-84 2. Counselor Assignments by Program ......................Page 84 3. Special Needs ...................................................Page 84-85 4. Psychologists .........................................................Page 85 5. SPART – School Program for Actively Reaching Teens ........................................Page 85 6. Student Records..............................................Pages 85-88

STUDENT SERVICES (CONTINUED) 7. English as a Second Language..............................Page 88

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8. New Options/Nontraditional Students.....................Page 88 9. Career Assessment Center ....................................Page 88 10. Media Technology Center ...............................Pages 89-90 11. Lost and Found ......................................................Page 90 12. Student Accident Insurance....................................Page 90 13. Telephone Calls ................................................Page 90-91 14. Deliveries................................................................Page 91 15. Work Permits..........................................................Page 91

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 1. NOCTI Skills Certificate ..................................Pages 91-92 2. Technical Certificate...............................................Page 92 3. Competency Lists ..................................................Page 92 4. School-to-Career Education............................Pages 92-93 5. Tech Prep ..............................................................Page 94 6. Articulation Agreements ...................................Page 94-95

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WELCOME

Welcome! We are pleased that you have been chosen to attend York County School of Technology, home of the Spartans. It is our goal to provide a safe, positive, stimulating environment for you. Further, we promise to offer you an exciting opportunity to prepare for life after high school. With your cooperation, reaching our career and educational goals will be rewarding. We encourage you to study diligently and take advantage of our programs through active participation. Set goals that will help you avoid mediocrity. Be the best you can be! Be a committed SPARTAN - get involved! Activities are exciting and will help you discover information that is not taught in the classroom. Active, involved students learn valuable leadership lessons that will stay with you throughout your life. This handbook contains important school policies and guidelines. Please read this handbook and keep it available so that you may consult it when questions arise. We extend our best wishes for success in all your educational endeavors.

MISSION STATEMENT The York County School of Technology is dedicated to providing a program of high quality, cutting-edge technical training integrated with a strong academic education and an emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and team-building skills.

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SCHOOL OPERATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS Michael Snyder....................... Central Earl Miller.......................... Dallastown Bryan Rehm.............................. Dover Darvin Shelley ....................... Eastern James Watson...................... Hanover Kevin Gebhart................Northeastern William Smith....................... Red Lion

Tonia Wright................ South Eastern M. Ann Rinker ............ South Western Jerri Groncki........................ Southern Cindy Huber ..................Spring Grove Robert Crouse, Jr. ............. West York ............................................ York City Jeffrey Royer..............York Suburban

ADMINISTRATION

Dr. David Thomas................................................................ Director – Ext 5006 Mrs. Kathy Merkert, Administrative Assistant to the Director.......Ext. 5004 Mr. Scott Rogers.................................................... Assistant Director - Ext 5103 Mrs. Carolyn Clark, Administrative Assistant ...............................Ext. 5106 Dr. Tiffany Wright......................................Career Academy Principal - Ext. 3304

Mrs. Monica Reinsfelder, Administrative Assistant ................... Ext. 3301 Ms. Jackie Bekka, Office Clerk ....................................................Ext. 3300

Mr. Gerard Mentz .....................................Career Academy Principal - Ext. 2304 Mrs. Beth Chioda, Administrative Assistant.................................Ext. 2301 Ms. Nadine Brooks .................................. Career Academy Principal – Ext. 1308 Ms. Donna Finn, Administrative Assistant ................................. Ext. 1301

Mrs. Marisa Di Salvatore, Office Clerk.........................................Ext. 1300 Mr. Thomas Graham ............................ Director of Student Services - Ext. 5108 Ms. Deb Brown, Administrative Assistant ....................................Ext. 5112 Mrs. Kathy Wise, Kiosk Attendant, Secretary .........................................-0- Mr. Jon Boyer ......................................................Business Manager – Ext. 5012 Mrs. Alice Folckomer, Secretary..................................................Ext. 5010 Mrs. Jean Parks.................................. Communications Coordinator – Ext. 5001 Mr. Brian Bealmear..........................Supervisor of Special Education - Ext. 5102 Mrs. Linda Crouse, Secretary ......................................................Ext. 5105

HEALTH SERVICES

Thomas Hart Family Practice ....................................................School Physician Mrs. Sharon Melhorn ........................................................Nurse, RN – Ext. 5125 Mrs. Tiffany Niemeyer ................................................................LPN – Ext. 5124

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Mr. Stephen Dahlheimer................. Information Technology Manager, Ext. 5194 Mr. Terry Zortman......................................... Technology Coordinator, Ext. 5196

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Mr. William Ege .................................................Computer Technician, Ext. 5197

SPECIAL SERVICES

Mrs. Dana Saurs...................................................Cafeteria Manager - Ext. 5175 Mrs. Sue Bashian ....................................Transportation Coordinator - Ext. 3311 Mr. Randy Ruck................................ Building & Grounds Supervisor - Ext. 5002

SCHOOL-TO-CAREER COORDINATORS

Mr. Charles Mark ................................ School-to-Career Coordinator - Ext. 3307 Ms. Georgiann Warner ....................... School-to-Career Coordinator - Ext. 1309 STUDENT SERVICES Mrs. Jennifer Salak....................................................... Psychologist - Ext. 1310 Dr. John Burton ............................................................ Psychologist - Ext. 3310 Dr. Laura Sharp ............................................................. Psychologist - Ext. 2310 CAREER COUNSELING Mrs. Darlene Waldrop...................Arts & Human Services Academy – Ext. 1303 Mrs. Mary Beth Davidson ............ Arts & Human Services Academy – Ext. 1304 Ms. Sarah Koveleski.............. Construction & Engineering Academy – Ext. 2307 Mrs. Nola Bassett ...............Manufacturing/Transportation Academy - Ext. 3309 Mrs. Emily Bailey ..............................................Transition Counselor – Ext. 5101 Ms. Carol Sablosky.............................. Career Center Lab Assistant – Ext. 5100 FACULTY

If you need to reach a faculty member during the school day,

Call 741-0820 and follow the menu offered for selection

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

S TUDENT OF THE MONTH York County School of Technology recognizes students who have exhibited good leadership skills, have cooperated with fellow students and teachers, and have maintained high performance levels. Each academy chooses two students per month to represent them as Student of the Month. These students receive recognition at the monthly Joint Operating Committee meeting in addition to receiving a certificate and a gift card. Each student is photographed for the student of the month board and receives a personalized letter recognizing their personal accomplishments. N ATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society was formed in 1921 to create an organization that would recognize and encourage academic achievement while developing other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy. These ideals of scholarship, character, service, and leadership remain as relevant today as they were in 1921. Membership in the National Honor Society is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to a high school student. The National Honor Society has worked hard to bring the accomplishments of outstanding students to the attention of parents, teachers, peers, and community. Chapters exist in more than three-quarters of the nation's high schools and thousands of dollars in scholarships have been awarded to senior members.

Students are eligible for membership in the Clay E. Givler Chapter of the National Honor Society after completing the first semester of their sophomore year. Additionally, students must have at least an 85% cumulative grade point average since the ninth grade, submit an application and letter of reference showing or indicating proof of service, and be approved by the Faculty Selection Committee. Candidates for membership are judged according to the national standards which include not only academic excellence but also character, service, and leadership.

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H ONOR ROLL Distinguished: A student who earns a GPA of 90 to 100 out of a possible 100 will be eligible for the distinguished honor roll. All subjects, major and minor, will be computed to figure the average. No grades below 85% will be allowed. Honor Roll: A student who earns a GPA of 80 to 89.999 out of a possible 100 will be eligible for regular honors. All subjects, major and minor, will be computed. No grades below 80% will be allowed. G RADUATION PROJECT Students are required to satisfactorily complete a Graduation Project prior to graduation. This is a junior year requirement. Contact the technical teacher or a career counselor for additional information. Students not satisfactorily completing a Graduation Project by the project presentation date will ineligible for Senior Privileges until this requirement is completed. P ROMOTION POLICY/REQUIREMENTS Grade 9 to Grade 10 7 credits Grade 10 to Grade 11 13 total credits Grade 11 to Grade 12 Students must be able to be scheduled for all

courses required for graduation. G RADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR A DIPLOMA

Students who are attending York County School of Technology must take a full range of academic and technical program courses to successfully complete the school’s minimum course credit requirement for a high school diploma. Academic classes are selected based on courses needed for the student’s technical program.

Students work closely with their counselor to develop their programs of study and schedule all classes needed for graduation.

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28 CREDITS ARE REQUIRED WHICH MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Four credits in English Three credits in science Four credits in mathematics Three credits in social studies One credit for Graduation/Culminating Project One credit in health and physical education Two credits in elective areas One half credit in Family & Consumer Science One half credit in computer applications Nine credits in a technical program – three credits must be

earned during the senior year. Each student must achieve a rating of PROFICIENT or higher

on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) test(s) or successfully complete a MANDATORY enrichment program developed by York County School of Technology Administration.

PLEASE NOTE: Any student who does not meet the graduation requirements on the last day prior to graduation practice for seniors will not participate in the commencement ceremony.

GRADING SYSTEM The following grading system is used at York County School of Technology:

90% - 100% = A Superior 80% - 89% = B Above Average 70% - 79% = C Average

60% - 69% = D Below Average Work; passing but does not carry recommendation

0% - 59% = F Does not meet minimum requirements for course; no credit will be awarded for course

NG = No grade given for this course * = No grade - grade to be determined

Graduation Project Grades: Refer to the Graduation Project Manual for grading information. The

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grade will be a percentage based grade. An Incomplete; "I", will be given when the opportunity for the grade to change may exist. Incomplete grades must be converted to a percentage grade during the first four weeks of the next marking period. An Incomplete for the fourth marking period may result in failure for the year. MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENTS DUE TO ABSENCE Students are expected to complete to the best of their ability any and all assignments given as part of their course work. Students are expected to complete or make-up all work (assignment, tests, quizzes) missed or not completed due to an absence. It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements with their teachers to make up work (homework, quizzes, tests, projects) as soon as possible. Students absent for an extended period of time due to a long-term illness may secure homework assignments by contacting their career counselor. The student should make arrangements to have someone pickup assignments in the Academy Office. (The academy office needs a minimum of two days to obtain assignments.) MARKING PERIODS First Marking Period Ends: November 2, 2010 2nd Marking Period Ends: January 19, 2011 3rd Marking Period Ends: March 29, 2011 4th Marking Period Ends: June 8, 2011 PROGRESS REPORTS First Marking Period: September 30, 2010 2nd Marking Period: December 10, 2010 3rd Marking Period: February 28, 2011 4th Marking Period: May 6, 2011 All students will receive progress reports.

ATHLETICS

Athletic Director: Rob Caruso Assistant Athletic Director: Terry Zortman Athletic Office Phone: 747-2174 Schedules/Cancellations: highschoolsports.net P ROGRAMS York County School of Technology is a Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) and York Adams Interscholastic Athletic Association (YAIAA) member school. Students participating in sports at Tech are governed by these bodies and are entitled to compete for league, and individual district, and state titles. Tech presently offers twelve sports.

FALL: Football – V/JV/Freshman, Cheerleading – Coed V/Freshman, Cross Country – Varsity, boys and girls, Girls Volleyball – V/JV, Golf – Boys and Girls District, Tennis – Girls Varsity, Soccer – Boys Varsity, Field Hockey – Girls V/JV

WINTER: Boys Basketball - V/JV/Freshman, Girls Basketball – V/JV, Basketball Cheerleading – V/Freshman, Wrestling – Varsity, Wrestling Cheerleading - Coed Varsity, Bowling Coed V/JV, Swimming & Diving – Boys and Girls District Qualifying Meet only, Winter Track – Boys and Girls

SPRING: Track & Field – Boys Varsity, Girls Varsity, Baseball – V/JV, Softball – Girls V/JV, Competitive Cheerleading – Coed Varsity, Tennis – Boys Varsity, Soccer – Girls Varsity

Students may not participate in a PIAA sanctioned sport at his/her sending school while enrolled as a full-time at the York County School of Technology even if the sport is not offered at York Tech. By PIAA rule the York County School of Technology is considered to be a separate and independent school district.

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ELIGIBILITY FOR ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION 1. Obligation Regulations

Students may not have any outstanding obligations (as determined by the administration) at the beginning of a sports season.

Any athletic equipment owed from a previous season, regardless of cost, must be paid for or returned to be eligible.

Students will be ineligible to participate in scrimmages or games until all obligations are met.

Students may practice during this time. When ineligible the student may not be dismissed with the team,

dress in uniform, or travel with the team. The student will sign for all athletic equipment issued to them.

The equipment must be cleaned and personally returned to the coach at the end of the season or when the student leaves the team. Failure to comply will result in an obligation.

Any athlete altering uniforms/equipment, (ex. Cutting sleeves, placing holes in baseball pants to anchor them to cleats, removing straps, etc.) will be responsible for the replacement cost of the item.

2. Attendance Regulations Any student who has been absent for 20 or more days in a semester shall be ineligible to participate in any athletic contest until they have been in attendance for a total of 45 school days following the twentieth day of absence. (PIAA) In order for students to participate in an athletic contest or practice, they must be in attendance for at least half of that school day. This includes days off school such as Saturday contests or practices that follow a Friday absence. The student may not dress for such contests or travel with the team. Excused/Unexcused tardies and absences form school can result in limiting playing time, suspension or removal from the team by the coaching staff and stated in team rules.

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3. Academic Regulations

Report card grades from the previous marking period will be used to determine academic eligibility at the beginning of each athletic season. Final grades from the previous school year will be used to determine eligibility for fall sports. Athletes failing two academic courses which includes the graduation project or their technical program at the end of a marking period or school year, (unless made-up in summer school), will become ineligible for a minimum of three weeks to participate in scrimmages or athletic contests. See PIAA.org for further rules governing academic eligibility. Students may practice during this time.

Academic eligibility will be evaluated on a weekly basis starting the third week of the season. Athletes failing two academic courses, (which includes the graduation project), or their technical program during the season will become ineligible for a minimum of one week to participate in scrimmages or athletic contests. Student may practice during this time.

When ineligible, the student may not be dismissed with the team, dress in uniform, or travel with the team.

Continued academic ineligibility will result in removal from the team.

Any student failing grades 9 – 12 will still have only four years of eligibility. For example a student repeating grade 9 will be considered a 10th grader for eligibility purposes. (PIAA)

4. Athletic Department Regulations

All athletes must have a physical dated June 1st or later to participate in sports for the upcoming school year. Only the official PIAA CIPE form will be accepted.

Students must have signed parental permission and emergency cards to participate.

Students participating in a second or third sport will need to have the physical re-certification section, (Section 5 of CIPPE), completed in order to participate.

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Athletes under a physician’s care may not return to practice until cleared by the doctor.

A female athlete becoming pregnant during the season is required to inform the coach and have signed permission by a physician and her parents to continue to participate.

Students and parents must sign and accept the terms of all school and team rules.

Permission to participate implies students may ride school vans, team buses, and the activity bus.

5. School Disciplinary Regulations

Students receiving detention must attend detention before going

to practice. Students who are internally or externally suspended for a full or

half day are not allowed to attend practice, play in, or attend any athletic event the day of the suspension. This includes days off school such as Saturdays following a Friday suspension.

Internally suspended students must leave school property at the end of the school day and not return until the next school day. Failure to comply will result in not being eligible for the next game. Externally suspended students are not permitted on school property at any time during the suspension.

Students who accumulate any combination of more than 5 days of Internal/External suspensions during a season after joining the team will no longer be eligible to participate in that or any sport until the next sports’ season.

RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR ATHLETICS

1. Use of Controlled Substances

Any athlete or manager reported possessing, selling, or using tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, or controlled substances, on or off school property during the season shall be ineligible to participate for the remainder of the season. Ineligibility begins at the time the incident is reported to the administration.

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Suspensions may also result from the use of questionable over the counter drugs such as diet pills, laxatives, stimulants, etc.

2. Conduct

Students on athletic teams are expected to exhibit exemplary behavior at all times. Negative or positive actions reflect on the school, team, coaches, parents, and the individual.

Any athlete arrested for a crime during the season will be suspended from the team for the remainder of the season.

Any athlete caught stealing during the season will be removed from the team.

Students who are behavior problems during school, after school or when participating in team activities during the season may be suspended indefinitely regardless of the number of school internal/external suspensions, absences, lates, etc.

Insubordination, disruptive behavior, or a poor attitude will be grounds for dismissal from the team.

Any action deemed inappropriate by the coaches or administration may result in ineligibility, suspension, or removal from the team.

Cursing will not be permitted. Hazing of any sort will not be tolerated.

3. Practices and Games

Athletes and parents should keep in mind that the sports offered at Tech are high school level interscholastic sports sanctioned by the PIAA. Unlike youth recreational and intramural programs in which attendance and team rules are flexible this is not. Also being on the team does not guarantee playing time. It is our hope that every athlete will get playing time at some level during their playing career but this is not always possible. Parents should encourage their children to work hard at practice and in the off-season.

The athlete and parent should understand that the coach determines playing time and that many factors enter into this decision. Practice performance is usually a key factor.

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Team practices are closed. Only coaches, team members, school personnel and managers may attend practices.

Athletes are not to have cell phones and other electronic devices out during practices or games. The use of such items will be restricted from the time the team leaves the locker room until they return.

Parents are not to approach coaches before, during or after games. Parents may call the school to talk to a coach or make arrangements through their child for a conference.

Athletes are expected to attend all practices and games during the season.

Parents should schedule appointments and vacations around team practices and game schedules. Coaches may count such time as unexcused and may limit playing time or dismiss the student from the team.

A job will not be accepted as an excuse to be late, to leave early, or to miss a practice or a game.

Coaches may accept or reject any excuse for a missed game or practice at their discretion.

Students are to come to games neatly dressed Uniforms must be clean for each game and worn in an

appropriate manner (socks of the same length and color, pants pulled up, shirttails in, etc.).

Students not wanting to ride the team bus home following an away game may be released to a parent with a signed note.

Students riding the team bus home should call their parents with an approximate time they will be returning. Students should be picked up no later than fifteen minutes after the bus arrives back at the school.

Parents are required to see that their children are picked-up no later than fifteen minutes after a home game or practice if the student is not riding the activity bus. Students that drive or carpool are required to leave school property at the conclusion of practices and games.

Coaches may suspend or remove students from the team if parents routinely fail to pick them up on time after practices or games.

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An Activity bus is available following athletic practices. Students must submit a form to the coach twenty four hours in advance before riding the first time during a sports season. The bus leaves the school at 5:45 PM promptly. Buses will drop off students at a school nearest their home. The Activity Bus only runs when school is scheduled for a full day. The activity bus DOES NOT transport students home after athletic contests.

School issued athletic equipment will not be allowed to be worn to school, during school, or after school. It is for athletic practices and contests only. Students may wear team apparel during the day of a pep-rally or a specially designated day approved by the Athletic Administration.

Students should purchase a combination lock for security. The lock may be kept on the gym locker during practice but will need to be removed after practice. The school cannot be held responsible for the loss of items due to theft.

4. Administrative Guidelines

The Athletic Director and Assistant Athletic Director are responsible for the entire athletic program. Questions and concerns should be directed to individual coaches first. We will not take anonymous phone calls.

Athletes are to cooperate fully with the Athletic Director/Assistant Athletic Director. Uncooperative students will be suspended or removed from the team. Suspensions may result from any form of behavior deemed inappropriate by the Athletic Administration.

Parents may not act as a volunteer coach for their child’s sport. (This does not include members of the teaching staff.) Parents are encouraged to serve as line judges for volleyball games and help in other ways.

Coaches will prepare a set of team rules and guidelines which each athlete and parent sign. These rules may exceed what is presented in the Student Handbook such as the number of internal/external suspensions accumulated before dismissal.

Sports in which cuts are made will not be limited to making these decisions strictly on athletic ability. Such things as student grades, disciplinary record, attitude, teacher

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recommendations, grade the student is presently in, cooperativeness, and other such factors may be used.

Any athlete who quits or is dismissed from an athletic team will be ineligible to participate in another sport or preseason workouts until the next sports’ season. This would not include students that are cut or if the coach would recommend a transfer to another sport.

Under special circumstances athletes may participate in two sports during the same season, such as a football cheerleader running cross country.

The school will sponsor only one competitive cheerleading squad. Team members will be selected from the football, basketball and wrestling squads. A special open try-out will be held if there are not enough males or females to field a full team.

Any athlete out of their assigned area without supervision will be ineligible for the next athletic contest. A second violation will result in being ineligible for the next two athletic contests. Further violation of this policy will result in removal from the team. If this occurs during off-season conditioning programs athletes will be suspended from these activities.

Students are not allowed to go to their locker after practices or games unless a coach accompanies them.

Students must have a supervisor present when using the school’s athletic facilities.

Any student being disrespectful to, or being uncooperative with a custodian or other school support personnel will be suspended.

Each sport will have general criteria for awarding letters but the coach will make the final decision based on individual circumstances.

Two varsity letters in the same sport are required to be eligible for a varsity jacket. Jackets may be purchased by the athlete in the case of a foreign exchange student or a senior earning his/her first varsity letter.

Athletes who quit or are removed from a team forfeit all credits or awards due them.

Athletes are also responsible for following rules set down by the YAIAA, PIAA, and Student Handbook.

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5. Disciplinary Appeals

Any athlete who is removed from an athletic team for reasons previously mentioned may request in writing, a hearing before an Appeals Committee.

A letter must be directed to the principal explaining the reasons or extenuating circumstances. If an appeal is granted, an informal hearing will be scheduled by the principal or his/her designee.

Students are not permitted to practice or participate in competition while the appeal is being processed.

An Appeal committee will consist of an administrator, Athletic Director or Assistant Athletic Director, technical teacher, and an academic teacher. The committee will not include teachers that the student asking for the appeal presently has for class. The committee will determine how the hearing will be conducted and render a decision. ATHLETIC INSURANCE 1. All athletes are covered by school insurance only during the

season. 2. If students already have medical insurance, the school insurance

will cover what your policy does not pay for covered expenses. 3. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain a claim form from the

trainer and file it with the insurance company. YAIAA York County School of Technology has been accepted as a participating member of the York Adams Interscholastic Athletic Association and as such will be taking part in YAIAA competition; however, some non-league exhibition games will be played. The YAIAA, in order to promote good sportsmanship and fair play between the players, and to ensure the safety of the spectators and everyone concerned, presents these rules and suggestions, some of which are taken directly from the PIAA Athletic Courtesy Code. As a member of YAIAA, York Tech subscribes to and enforces the following courtesy code:

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1. Athletics should foster good sportsmanship. It is the privilege and

duty of every person connected with athletics to exemplify these principles in their own actions and earnestly advocate them before others.

2. Visiting teams and spectators are to be honored as guests of the home team, and should be treated as such. Remember that the student spectator represents this school, the same as does the athlete.

3. The practice of "booing," "baiting of players," "riding" officials, and general name calling are regarded as discourteous and unsportsmanlike and will not be tolerated.

4. Any spectator, student or adult, who continually displays poor sportsmanship, will be requested by the proper authority to refrain from attending all future contests.

5. Only authorized personnel of the schools involved, namely coaches of the sport, athletic director and administrators, will be allowed in the locker rooms and officials' quarters.

6. There will be no visits made to a school prior to a game for the purpose of displaying school spirit or to ridicule and deride opponents.

7. There will be no destruction or defacing of school property or collection of "souvenirs" such as basketball nets, goal posts, and other similar items.

8. On the gridiron, bands and players shall respect the rule which specifies the various times they may be on the field.

9. Inside the gym, no sirens, whistles, or artificial noise makers will be permitted. No banners or signs will be in the stands. Confetti or any similar material must not be brought into the building. In order for spectators to enjoy the games, there should be no leaving the stands during play except emergencies. When emergencies occur, spectators should attempt to leave the gym during "time out" in order not to interfere with the playing or viewing of the game. Spectators will remain in their seats until the game is completed. When leaving the gym, spectators should avoid walking on the playing court whenever this is possible.

10. Food or drink is not permitted in the gym.

PIAA REGULATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY

1. You may not have reached your 19th birthday by June 30

immediately preceding the school year or your 16th birthday for 9th grade sports.

2. An athlete must be an amateur to maintain eligibility. Pupils lose amateur standing whenever they: * enter competition for money, * sell or pawn their prizes, * accept money, * compete under a false name, * play or have played on a team whose members have received, or are receiving compensation for their athletic services.

3. A student shall be eligible for practice or participation in each sport only when there is on file a certificate of consent which is signed by a parent or guardian.

4. To be eligible for interscholastic competition, a student must maintain a passing grade in at least 4 full credit subjects for all work covered from the beginning of the semester or term to date. If the weekly reports show that a student is ineligible, the student will remain ineligible until assignments are completed.

5. Students become ineligible if they compete or practice with another team while they are members of the high school team.

6. In order for students to be eligible to participate in a contest or practice, they must be in attendance for at least half of that day.

ATTENDANCE

A TTENDANCE POLICY We believe that regular attendance is necessary for success in high school; therefore, we encourage students and their parents to work cooperatively to ensure regular attendance throughout the year. Students who fail to attend school every day that school is in session find it difficult to achieve success. E XCUSED ABSENCES Pupils will be excused from school for the following reasons:

A. Illness of the student B. Death in the immediate family (A copy of the memorial may

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be requested along with the excuse card following the absence) – Limited to 3 days

C. Recognized religious holidays D. Quarantine E. Suspension by the administration F. Pre-approved trips of an educational value as determined

by the administration. Advance notice is expected and must include destination and specific sights that will be visited. No educational trips will be approved for absences during the first week of school or after May 15th.

C OMPULSORY ATTENDANCE LAW Pennsylvania state law requires that a student attend school until reaching 17 years of age. Failure to send a child to school will result in prosecution for violating this law. ** 3 unexcused absences - warning letter sent to parent or guardian.

This is a 1st notice. Any subsequent unexcused days will result in a fine issued by the district justice.

** A student 17 years of age or older with 10 consecutive days of

absence or 30 unexcused days of absence will automatically be withdrawn. Both the parents and sending school district will be notified in writing.

Students withdrawing or being dropped must settle accounts, return school materials, and remove personal items from their locker(s). The School will not be responsible for any items not claimed. U NEXCUSED ABSENCES All other absences not listed under excused absences are considered unexcused. Unexcused absences for students not of compulsory age will result in disciplinary actions.

A. An unexcused absence is an absence without legitimate excuse as stated in the Pennsylvania School Code.

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B. An unlawful absence is an unexcused absence where the child

falls within the compulsory age range of less than 17 years. C. If a student leaves school without permission before the end of

the school day, the absence will be marked unexcused. E XCUSES All excuses will be turned into the student’s academy office within three school days of the student’s return to school. Failure to do so will result in either an unexcused or unlawful absence. Arriving to or leaving school between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. is considered a half day absence. This requires a signed excuse note. Leaving prior to 11:30 a.m. is considered a full day absence. This requires a signed excuse note. Leaving school after 12:45 p.m. is considered an early dismissal. If a student is sent home by the nurse with a pink slip, no parental excuse is required; however, if the student requests to leave and receives a white slip from the nurse, a parental excuse is required. DOCTOR'S NOTE A student accumulating 10 days of absence will be placed on a doctor's note requirement. However, the academy principal may request a doctor’s note after any absence from school. If a doctor’s note is submitted for an absence, that absence will not be counted toward the 10 accumulating days. The student’s parents will be notified in writing at the point when the student is officially placed on a doctor’s note requirement. This means that in addition to the signed excuse note, the student must also be seen by a doctor and present a doctor's certification of absence. Failure to do so will result in an unexcused or unlawful absence, depending on the student's age. Only dates on doctor’s note will be excused. Under no circumstances should parent or student alter a doctor’s note. A new note should always be submitted with corrections.

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Doctor’s note must be on official office stationery and include the following: beginning and ending time of appointment, target date of return to school, and physician’s signature. Any doctor’s note not including these items will be left to the discretion of the administration if half of the day, or the entire day will be excused. The student will be informed.

Students will be expected to make up any work missed due to absences. Any student with a chronic illness will be required to submit a doctor’s note at the start of the school year and at the start of the third marking period. PARENTAL EXCUSE When a student has been absent from school, the official YCST green excuse card or a note signed by the student’s parent or guardian must be submitted to the academy office within three school days following the student’s return to school. Green excuse cards can be obtained from the homeroom teacher or from the student’s academy office. If the student has been to a doctor, it would be most beneficial to submit a doctor’s excuse with the green excuse card.

The parental excuse must contain the following items:

The student’s first name, last name, and ID number. The date or dates of the student’s absence. The reason(s) for absence (be specific). A signature of one of the parents or guardians

Upon return to school after absence, student must obtain an admit slip to return to class.

E DUCATIONAL TRIPS The request for an educational trip form should be obtained from the student’s academy office in ample time to be signed by a parent and the appropriate teachers. The form is submitted to the academy office at least ONE WEEK prior to the first day of the planned trip.

The educational value of the trip must be readily apparent. No more than a total of five days per year will be approved. The academy office is not responsible for notification of trip

approval. It is the student’s responsibility to check on approval. Educational trips will be approved only if the student is

passing all courses and has no more than 3 unexcused absences.

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The student’s career counselor should be notified the day before a

scheduled visit to a college or technical/business school. A note on the letterhead of the college/school visited must be turned into the academy office upon return to school. Failure to follow this procedure will result in an unexcused absence. P ERFECT ATTENDANCE For purposes of recognition, perfect attendance shall mean no absences, tardies, or early dismissals for the marking period. C HANGE OF ADDRESS OR GUARDIAN If a student has changed address, phone number, or has a change in guardianship, it is the student’s responsibility to report the information to his/her career counselor. The student will then be directed to the transportation office for a new bus assignment. If there is a change in guardianship, it may be necessary to obtain a form called an Affidavit of Support from the student’s sending school district. PARENT CONTACT REGARDING ABSENCES Parents will be made aware of a student’s absence by use of a recorded message that will be placed daily between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Students must still submit written excuses for their absence. Due to the large number of students involved, it is not practical for the academy office to make personal calls to parents. REPORTING ABSENCE FOR CO-OP STUDENTS Students on the cooperative work program must place a call to their co-op coordinator and their workplace when they are ill and cannot report to their co-op assignment. Failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence. Proper documentation must be submitted upon return to school. E ARLY DISMISSALS

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Every attempt should be made to schedule appointments outside of the school day. Students must bring in a note signed by a parent to their academy office during homeroom on the day of the early dismissal. Prior to any student being excused from school, an appointment verification slip must be secured from the academy office. THIS SLIP MUST BE SIGNED BY THE PHYSICIAN OR THE COURT SECRETARY AND RETURNED TO THE ACADEMY OFFICE

IMMEDIATELY UPON THE STUDENT’S RETURN TO SCHOOL. All students with early dismissal excuses must sign out prior to leaving the building and must sign in at their academy office upon returning to school. Any student who leaves school prior to 11:30 a.m. and does not return to school will be charged with a full day absence. If someone other than parent/guardian is picking up the student, a note written by the parent/guardian MUST be submitted before the student is released. The person will be required to show a picture ID.

Students will be dismissed early from school for the following reasons: medical or dental appointments, court appearances, and emergency situations. Only school personnel will determine whether the dismissal is excused or unexcused. T ARDINESS Tardiness will not be permitted. Students will be considered tardy if they are not in homeroom when the late bell rings. Late students must report to the academy office to receive a pass permitting admission to class. In order for the tardiness to be considered excused, the student must, within 24 hours, submit to the academy office a note from a parent/guardian or doctor explaining the illness that caused the tardiness. If this note is not submitted within the allotted time, the tardiness will be considered unexcused. CONSEQUENCES FOR UNEXCUSED TARDIES After school detentions and internal suspensions will be assigned progressively once a student reaches the fourth unexcused tardy. 1-3 tardies Warning 4th tardy 1 Detention 5th tardy 2 Detentions 6th tardy 3 Detentions, loss of parking privilege for 30 days 7th tardy 1 day internal suspension 8th tardy Student may lose parking privilege and/or senior lunch

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One day of internal suspension will be assigned for every three unexcused tardies beginning after the 9th tardy. A BSENCE OR LATENESS BECAUSE OF A BUS PROBLEM 1. If a student's bus does not arrive, he or she should call the school at

741-0820 ext. 3311 to report it to the transportation office between 7:30 A.M. and 8:00 A.M. the day of the problem.

2. The day following the absence, the student should report to his/her

academy office with a note. The transportation office will verify that it was a transportation problem. The student will be marked unexcused until it has been verified that there was a transportation problem.

BUS TRANSPORTATION

TEMPORARY PERMISSION TO USE DIFFERENT BUS OR BUS STOP 1. The student must bring a parent permission note to the

transportation office for approval to ride a different bus. This note must have the student’s first and last name, the date to ride a different bus, and the location where the student will depart the bus. The note must be signed by the student’s parent/guardian and provide a phone number where the parent/guardian may be reached for verification.

2. The transportation supervisor must approve any change. The bus pass must be given to the driver upon boarding the bus.

3. The student will be allowed to get on and off the bus only at designated stops.

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BUS UNLOADING PROCEDURES Loitering on Pauline Drive, Center Avenue, or Queen Street is prohibited. Upon arrival on school property, students are not permitted to leave the school building or school grounds. Students must remain on school property and enter the building at the appropriate entrance.

BUS LOADING PROCEDURES In the afternoon buses will be parked in numerical order starting on the Queen Street side of the building and continuing around to the gym and Man/Tran entrances. Students will board the buses in these areas. Students must board promptly as the buses leave ten minutes after the dismissal bell

BUS ARRIVING LATE TO SCHOOL If a bus arrives after 8:10 a.m., the student must report to his/her academy office for a late bus slip. This will assure proper recording of attendance and eliminate difficulty in reporting to class.

ALL STUDENTS MUST RIDE THE BUS TO WHICH THEY HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED. WRITTEN PARENT PERMISSION AND APPROVAL FROM THE TRANSPORTATION OFFICE ARE NEEDED TO DO OTHERWISE.

BUS EVACUATION In case of an emergency, students should evacuate the bus by using both the front and rear doors. To familiarize the student with evacuation procedures, evacuation drills are conducted twice a year -- in September and March. BUS STOP OR TIME CHANGE On occasion, it may be necessary to make a change in a bus stop or the time a bus picks up students. If this takes place, students will be notified by an announcement from the bus driver or transportation office. B US CAMERAS For the safety of our students and bus drivers, we have reserved the right to install cameras on the buses. Bus drivers and student riders will not be provided with any knowledge of the presence or absence of the cameras. It shall appear that a camera is present onboard and taping at all time and on all days. As determined by the number of disciplinary referrals or the seriousness of these reports, video/audio monitoring on

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a bus route may be done more extensively. The bus cameras are meant to augment, not replace, written disciplinary reports by the bus drivers. All student riders shall be notified that they are subject to being video/audio taped on the school bus at any time. A notice will be placed in the front of all school buses to this effect. By signing this handbook, you are giving permission for your student to be video and audio recorded while on the school bus. A CTIVITY BUS Student activity buses are made available to students who reside in a participating school district and participate in extracurricular activities. All students interested in riding an activity bus must obtain an activity bus form from their teacher or coach, fill out the form, return the form to the teacher or coach for his/her signature and bring the form to the transportation office at least one day before the date to ride the activity bus. After the transportation office receives the completed form with the proper signature, a pass to ride the activity bus will be issued. The student must have this pass to board the activity bus. Do not ask the driver for special privileges. You must get off the bus only at your assigned stop. Students using these buses must realize that these bus runs are an extension of the school day and require regular school bus policies/conduct. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in this privilege being revoked. Students serving detention may ride an activity bus only with written consent from their parent/guardian given to the transportation office 24 hours prior to the detention. This note must have the student’s first and last name, parent/guardian signature and a phone number for verification. Students serving detention will get off the activity bus at the stop nearest their home. No new stops will be added. BUS RULES Riding a bus is a privilege which can be suspended. Students violating rules or creating other types of disturbances may be suspended from riding a bus by the school authorities. Any damage caused by the student will be paid for by that student. The following rules and all other school rules will be enforced by York Tech and by all bus drivers.

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If requested, the student must show a student identification

card before being permitted to board a bus or at anytime while on the bus.

If an administrator or bus driver assigns a seat, the student must sit in that seat.

All students must be seated. Permission to open windows must be received from the bus

driver. Any item to be transported on the bus, other than books or gym

bags, must have prior written approval from the transportation office.

All school rules apply while riding the bus or while waiting at the bus stop.

Food and drinks may be consumed while aboard the bus only at the discretion of the bus driver. Additionally the driver shall regulate the type of container brought aboard the bus ex. glass, metal, multi liter plastic bottles, etc.

Electronic entertainment/communication devices may be used while aboard the bus only at the driver’s discretion.

Possession of alcohol, drugs, drug paraphernalia, tobacco products, “look alike” drugs, or non-prescribed drugs (regardless of whether or not these items are controlled substances) is prohibited on the school bus.

The bus drivers are in absolute control and have full responsibility for maintaining safe conditions on the buses. Students must abide by their rules and regulations concerning conduct on the buses, and are under the jurisdiction of the school from the time they report from home until they arrive home at the end of the school day. THE USE OF BUS TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL IS A PRIVILEGE, NOT A RIGHT. If the conduct of a student while riding a bus is such that it jeopardizes the safety of others, is distracting to the bus driver or is otherwise undesirable, this privilege may be denied. Do not leave the bus through the rear door except during an emergency or an evacuation drill. Show concern and respect for other students, and make the bus ride pleasant, clean, safe and efficient for all. Obey these rules-they are for your

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protection. If the school administration deems the violation serious enough, it may refer the matter to the Joint Operating Committee for action under the suspension and expulsion provisions of Section 131 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended. BUS STOP RESPONSIBILITIES Students must be at the bus stop (outside and visible to the driver) 10 minutes prior to the normal arrival time of the bus. If the bus has not arrived at the normal time, the student must wait an additional 20 minutes before leaving the bus stop. If the driver does not see the student, the bus will not stop. Waiting riders should wait on the sidewalk or off the main traveled portion of the roadway. The designated waiting area, when possible, should be 20 feet back from the edge of the roadway to increase protection from traffic movement. Riders should wait until the bus has stopped completely before approaching the bus. Riders should not enter or leave from the rear of the bus unless an emergency evacuation is required. Riders should make a conscientious effort to be seen by the bus driver as they approach or leave a designated bus stop. Riders should observe the following rules for bus stop citizenship: LOADING 1. Report to assigned bus stops at least 10 minutes prior to assigned

time and remain there a minimum of twenty minutes past the pick-up time.

2. Be punctual and wait quietly. 3. Avoid disturbing private property. 4. Move to the stopped bus in orderly fashion. 5. Walk facing oncoming traffic or on a sidewalk, if provided. 6. Do not enter the street until the bus has arrived and is completely

stopped. UNLOADING 1. Move well away from the bus. Take six or more steps forward from

the bus before starting to cross the road. Cross only in front of the bus.

2. Stop in line with the left front corner of the bus to enable a clear view

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of traffic lanes to the rear of the bus. 3. Look left and right and left again toward the driver for his or her

signal before continuing to cross the road. Walk briskly across the road.

DISCIPLINE The primary objective of York County School of Technology is to give students the opportunity to acquire marketable skills and attitudes. Upon completion of an instructional program, the student should be ready to enter competitive employment. It is a privilege for students to attend York County School of Technology to learn these skills; and a privilege for us to teach those skills. To achieve this objective, all students are encouraged to think, to express thoughts clearly, to accept responsibilities, to develop a feeling of self worth, and to acquire a marketable skill. It is absolutely essential that a high degree of control and discipline be maintained within this school so that no one individual or group of individuals can jeopardize the achievement of other students because of lack of discipline. In this light, and as a part of the overall responsibility of the Joint Operating Committee, a discipline subcommittee has been established, and is instructed and empowered to do the following: 1. Assist the administration in establishing policy and rules governing

student behavior. 2. Conduct hearings involving alleged serious infractions of rules of

conduct. 3. Invoke suitable disciplinary action following such hearings. 4. Assist and advise in any way possible any disciplined student to

encourage his or her continued educational progress. The subcommittee consists of members of the Joint Operating Committee who are lay personnel in terms of judicial or educational qualifications. Although hearings conducted by this subcommittee shall follow proper legal procedures as determined by counsel, they will be informal, and any and all appropriate evidence shall be heard.

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All of the above statements and stipulations are made in conjunction with the overriding determination to maintain the standards of the York County School of Technology at the highest possible level. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

→ Student responsibilities include regular school attendance, conscientious effort in classroom work, and conforming to school rules and regulations.

→ The student shares a responsibility with the faculty and administration to develop a climate within our school that is conducive to learning and living.

→ No student has the right to interfere with the education of fellow students. It is the responsibility of each student to respect the rights of all who are involved in the educational process.

→ The student should express ideas and opinions in a respectful manner so as not to slander others.

The student's responsibilities are to: 1. Be aware of all rules and regulations for student behavior and

conduct himself or herself in accordance with them. 2. Be willing to volunteer information relating to disciplinary cases. 3. Dress and groom himself or herself so as to meet standards of

safety and health, common standards of decency and Academy rules.

4. Be prepared for class and put forth your best effort in all subjects. 5. Assist the staff in running a safe school for all students enrolled

therein. 6. Be aware of and comply with state and local laws. 7. Protect and take care of the school's property. 8. Attend school daily, except when excused, and be on time at all

classes and other school functions. 9. Make all necessary arrangements for making up work when absent

from school. 10. Avoid inaccuracies and indecent or obscene language in student newspapers, publications, and computer-based activities. 11. Refrain from using disrespectful, indecent or obscene

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gestures or language.

Student Bullying, Discrimination & Harassment

York County School of Technology is committed to providing every student with a learning environment that is free from bullying, discrimination and harassment. York County School of Technology strongly supports state and federal laws that protect all students from acts of discrimination, harassment and bullying. A copy of the school’s policy that prohibits this type of behavior is posted in each career academy for the convenience of students. What is bullying and harassment? Bullying and harassment can be defined in many different ways, but the common element to both is unwelcome behavior intended to disparage, humiliate, annoy or make fun of an individual because the targeted person is different from the bully or harasser. Bullying and harassment can happen in person or via electronic devices or social media websites (“cyberbullying”). Racial harassment includes verbal and physical conduct that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion towards an individual or group because of that individual’s or group’s race, color, ethnic background, which substantially interferes with the student’s ability to participate in school or school programs like other students.

Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual attention, sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, which substantially interferes with a student’s ability to participate in school or school programs like other students.

Harassing conduct includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome or offensive slurs, jokes, or other verbal, graphic or physical conduct directed at an individual because of the individual’s race, color, national origin/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, handicap or disability.

What should students do if someone is bullying or harassing them? If students feel that they are being harassed, bullied or

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subjected to unwelcome behavior by another student or school employee, we strongly encourage them to immediately speak with a school administrator, career counselor, instructor or staff member about it. Those individuals can help a student file a complaint, either orally or in writing, so the school can investigate the situation and promptly address any problem. Students subjected to bullying and harassment are not required to try to stop this type of unwelcome behavior without assistance. York County School of Technology has written policies against sexual harassment, racial harassment and other acts of discrimination based on a person’s national origin, color, sexual orientation, religion or disability. In order to stop bullying or harassing behavior, students should immediately report all acts of bullying or harassment that they observe or directly experience. All verified complaints of harassment and bullying will result in prompt remedial action designed to prevent this type of behavior from occurring again in the future. What happens to students that engage in bullying or harassment? Discrimination, bullying and harassment in any form are Level III violations of the Student Conduct Code and will not be tolerated. Students who engage in bullying or harassment of other students will be disciplined, and possible penalties may include suspension or expulsion from school. Additionally, students who engage in such behavior may be required to participate in an educational session to learn why bullying and harassment is not acceptable at school. Who can answer my questions about the school’s policy against bullying and harassment? The Director of Student Services is responsible for ensuring that York County School of Technology’s policy prohibiting bullying and harassment are properly enforced. So students, parents and staff members are free to contact the Director of Student Services to answer any questions about the policies or to report acts of harassment or bullying. You can contact the Director of Student Services, Thomas Graham, at

717-741-0820 ext. 5112 or [email protected] to make a complaint or ask questions about this policy. You can also schedule an appointment to meet with the Director of Student Services to discuss the policy or make a complaint under this policy by calling 717-741-0820 ext. 5112. Important Note for Parents/Guardians: Students should immediately report to the school administration if they are being discriminated against, harassed or bullied by another student of school employee. If your child is uncomfortable reporting such behavior, please contact the Director of Student Services on behalf of your child to do so. The school administration cannot stop unwelcome behavior directed at students unless it knows about it. P HYSICAL RESTRAINT Although corporal punishment is not condoned, this policy does not preclude the use of reasonable force by teachers and school officials in the following situations: 1. quelling a disturbance 2. obtaining possession of weapons or other dangerous objects 3. defending oneself 4. protecting persons or property P UBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION PROHIBITED School and school related activities are not the place for students to display affection for one another by hugging, kissing, etc. Such displays prove distracting and they disrupt the educational atmosphere for all students. Students who are referred to the office will be disciplined for their actions. T OBACCO PRODUCTS York County School of Technology is a smoke-free zone. Students (regardless of age) are not permitted to possess, or to use tobacco products while on school property, school transportation, bus stops, or at school related activities on or off school property. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action and is subject to civil fines. (School Tobacco Control Act 145 of 1996)

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D ETENTION The purpose of detention is to give guidance to those who fail to follow school rules and regulations. Detention may be assigned by a teacher or an administrator. Teachers may keep students after school in their individual classrooms providing that the student is given 24 hours notice. Administrative detention will be held every Tuesday and Thursday and will begin 10 minutes after student dismissal. Location to be determined. Each detention period will be 40 minutes long and up to three detention periods may be served in one night. First detention 3:05 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Second detention 3:45 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. Third detention 4:25 p.m. – 5:05 p.m.

Failure to attend administrative detention as scheduled may result in the student receiving internal suspension. Students are responsible for their own transportation.

Students serving detention may ride an activity bus only with written consent from their parent/guardian given to the transportation office 24 hours prior to the detention. This note must have the student’s first and last name, parent/guardian signature and a phone number for verification. Students serving detention will get off the activity bus at the stop nearest their home. No new stops will be added. SATURDAY DETENTION____________________________________ Saturday detention 7:00 a.m. –10:00 a.m. Students assigned to serve Saturday detention are required to observe the following expectations and guidelines:

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1. Admittance by the proctor is the only means of access to Saturday detention; therefore, students must be prompt in reporting for detention. Detention begins at 7:00 a.m. and ends promptly at 10:00

a.m. The proctor will allow students to enter the building from 6:45 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. Students will not be allowed to enter after that time.

2. Students will meet in the E/C lobby of the school just outside the office.

3. Lateness, failure to appear, or lack of cooperation during detention may result in out of school suspension upon return to school.

4. Students are to be prepared upon entry to school. They must have all textbooks, pencils, pens, and paper with them. There will be NO LOCKER USAGE. All materials to be used during Saturday Detention must be taken home from school on Friday in order to bring them to Saturday morning.

5. Students will complete class related assignments and behavior related essays based on their infraction of school rules. Students must complete a reasonable amount of school work.

6. Students are to remain seated at all times during detention. Students must seek permission if there is a need to leave assigned seats. Hands are to be raised – no calling out.

7. Students will not be permitted to converse or socialize with others during detention.

8. Detention hall is regarded as a quiet place where students can think and complete assigned tasks. Students must demonstrate reasonable behavior at all times. This means no talking, playing, sleeping, or disruptive actions. Any student identified by the proctor as failing to demonstrate acceptable behavior, will be asked to leave and expect to be suspended from school.

9. Students are not permitted to use cell phones or other electronic

devices during detention. 10. Parents are responsible for student transportation to and from the

detention. All students must be picked up promptly at 10:00 a.m. 11. Any infractions of the rules can result in out of school suspension.

SUSPENSION

I. Internal:

A. No student may receive an internal suspension unless the student has been informed of the reasons for the suspension and has been given the opportunity to respond before the suspension becomes effective.

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B. No student should communicate with other students in any manner.

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C. Communication to the parents or guardian shall follow the suspension action taken by the school.

D. Procedures - 1. Students suspended in school shall report to Internal

Suspension at the end of home room. Any late arrival will result in a discipline referral for being late to class. An early dismissal will result in an additional assigned day of IS.

2. Students assigned to Internal Suspension are required to take necessary school books and materials as teachers will be bringing/sending assignments to be completed.

3. While in Internal Suspension, students will NOT be permitted to: 1) Sleep or doze/put heads down. 2) Do artistic work which is not directly related to school

assignments. 3) Consume food, beverages, or chew gum. 4) Leave their seats without permission of the person in

charge. 5) Read materials or do work of a non-school nature

without permission of the person in charge. E. The student may have one pass to the nurse per semester.

If the nurse determines that the student can continue, the student may finish out the day for credit. If the nurse sends the student home, he/she will receive credit for the day.

F. Desks will be inspected upon arrival and periodically throughout the day. Students will be financially liable for any damage done or items missing.

G. Internal suspension will be assigned according to the next available date.

H. Once internal suspension is assigned, the date will not be changed.

Refusal to report to Internal Suspension will be considered insubordination. The parent will be contacted and the student sent home for the day. The time assigned to Internal Suspension must be served upon returning to school. Any student assigned to Internal Suspension will not be permitted to attend or participate in extracurricular activities taking place on the

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day(s) of the Internal Suspension. Exceptions to the above rules and regulations will be made when the administration determines that the exception will be in the best interest of the student and/or school system. Students serving internal suspension must vacate the property at the end of the school day. II. External:

1. Suspension is exclusion from school for a period of from one to ten consecutive days.

2. No student shall be suspended until the student has been informed of the reasons for the suspension and given an opportunity to respond. Prior notice of the intended suspension need not be given when it is clear that the health, safety, or welfare of the school community is threatened.

3. The parents shall be notified in writing when the student is suspended.

4. When the suspension exceeds three school days, the student and parent shall be given the opportunity for an informal hearing.

5. Suspensions may not be made to run consecutively beyond the ten school day period.

6. Students shall have the responsibility to make up exams and work missed while on suspension and shall be permitted to complete these assignments, within guidelines established by the Joint Operating Committee.

7. Parent/Guardian is responsible for signing/bringing their child into school on the day he/she is to return. The parent will meet with one of the administrators at this time. The student cannot return to school until this meeting takes place. Any absences for this reason are unexcused.

Procedures:

1. Absence from school due to suspension will be considered a legal absence.

2. It is the suspended student’s responsibility to call the academy office to obtain their missed work.

3. Suspended students are not permitted on school property or to

attend or participate in extracurricular activities at home or away. Violation of this regulation will result in charge(s) of trespassing being filed with the police.

E XPULSION Hearing (Formal) 1. Education is a statutory right, and students must be afforded all

appropriate elements of due process if they are to be excluded from school. In a case involving a possible expulsion, the student is entitled to a formal hearing, which is a fundamental element of the process.

2. A formal hearing is required in all expulsion actions. This hearing may be held before a duly authorized committee of the Joint Operating Committee. Where the hearing conducted by a committee of the Joint Operating Committee, a majority vote of the entire school board is required to expel a student.

3. The following due process requirements are to be observed with regard to the formal hearing: A. Notification of the charges shall be sent to the student’s parent

or guardian by certified mail. B. Sufficient notice of the time and place of the hearing must be given. C. The hearing shall be held in private unless the student or parent requests a public hearing. D. The student has the right to be represented by counsel. E. The student has the right to be presented with the names of

witnesses against the student, and copies of the statements and affidavits of those witnesses. F. The student has the right to request that any such witnesses

appear in person and answer questions or be cross-examined. G. The student has the right to testify and present witnesses on

his or her own behalf. H. A record must be kept of the hearing, either by a stenographer

or by tape recorder. The student is entitled, at the student’s expense, to a copy of the transcript.

I. The proceeding must be held with all reasonable speed.

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4. Where the student disagrees with the results of the hearing, recourse is available in the appropriate court of the Commonwealth.

If it is alleged that a constitutional issue is involved, the student may file a claim for relief in the appropriate Federal district court.

Hearing (Informal): 1. The purpose of the informal hearing is to enable the student to

meet with the appropriate school officials to explain the circumstances surrounding the event for which the student is being suspended or to show why the student should not be suspended.

2. The informal hearing is meant to encourage the student’s parent or guardian to meet with the administration to discuss ways in which future offenses can be avoided.

3. The following due process requirements are to be observed in regard to the informal hearing.

4. Notification of the reasons for the suspension shall be given in writing to the parents or guardian and to the student.

1. Sufficient notice of the time and place of the informal hearing shall be given.

2. A student has the right to question any witnesses present at the hearing.

3. A student has the right to present their case and produce witness on their behalf.

Students externally suspended from school are to remain off school property during the entire period of suspension, which includes attendance at dances, athletic events, and other school functions. Failure to follow such restrictions may lead to arrest for trespassing.

DRUGS/ALCOHOL Students will be subject to the suspension and expulsion provisions of Articles XIII, Section 1318 of the Public School Code of 1949 as amended, and/or legal action, for the following acts, while on school property, or at school-sponsored functions off school property, or en route to the foregoing: 1. The possession or use of narcotic or dangerous drugs, as defined

in "THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, DRUG, DEVICE AND COSMETIC ACT" (Act No. 64, April 14, 1972), and prescribed by a physician, or

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2. Being under the influence of narcotic or dangerous drugs, as

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defined in "THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, DRUG, DEVICE AND COSMETIC ACT" (Act No. 64, April 14, 1972), and not prescribed by a physician, or

3. The possession or use of alcoholic beverages and/or being under the influence of such beverages, or

4. The possession, use sale or transfer of "look alike" drugs or non-prescribed drugs, regardless of whether or not these items are controlled substances. (This includes any and all over the counter drugs.)

5. Any student caught in possession of or using drugs or alcohol may be expelled or suspended and required to go through SPART counseling. Anyone failing to participate in SPART counseling will be recommended for expulsion.

CRIMINAL ACTS 1. The commission of any of the crimes defined and enumerated in the

"CRIMES CODE OF PENNSYLVANIA" (Act No. 334, December 6, 1972).

2. Any act, wherever or whenever committed, on the part of a student, or a group of students acting in consort which results in, or which might reasonably be anticipated to result in, personal injury to a staff member or student, or physical damage to personal/school property.

WEAPONS York County School of Technology recognizes the importance of a safe school to the educational process. Possession of any weapon in the school building, on school property, on the school bus is a threat to the safety of students and staff and is prohibited by law. Weapons shall include but not be limited to any firearm, rifle, shotgun, pistol, revolver, BB or pellet gun, air rifle, air pistol, knife, razor, dagger, cutting instrument or tool, nunchaku, ninja device, blackjack, brass or metal knuckles, club, chain, look-alike weapon, explosive device and/or any other instrument capable of inflicting bodily injury. (PA Crimes Code 18 PA CS 912 and Board Policy #6182). Although students may use many tools in their technical program, it is understood that these tools can be considered weapons if misused or

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in possession outside of the technical area. Please note that if tools are to be taken home or brought to school, the students should notify their technical teacher. These tools must be taken directly to and from the technical area.

POSSESSION OF A WEAPON - Be advised that federal law and state law require that any student in possession of a weapon on school property or at school-sponsored activities shall be recommended for expulsion for a period of not less than one year.

SEARCHES Students do have constitutional rights that must be respected in schools, but these rights must be balanced against the duty of the schools to maintain an environment in which learning can take place. To this end, school officials may legally search a student and/or personal possessions (lockers, automobiles, etc.) if there is reasonable suspicion to justify a search. Any search and seizure may lead to disciplinary action and/or criminal charges being brought against the student. ELECTRONIC DEVICES Students are not permitted to bring electronic pagers to school. (School code 1317.1) A high school student may possess a portable communication device (such as a cell phone) in school and on a school bus during the regular school day provided: The student keeps and maintains the device so it cannot be seen

by others, and The student does not use the device in any way. . Failure to abide by this rule will result in the items being confiscated. Any confiscated items not claimed by the end of the school year will be discarded. The School will not be responsible for the safety of these items. CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY 1st Violation: Student may pick up device in the office at the end of the

day 2nd Violation (and all other violations): Parent must pick up the device in the office. B EVERAGES Glass bottles are not permitted in school. Unopened beverages are permitted but must be stored in lockers until lunch period. Beverages can only be enjoyed in the cafeteria during the student’s respective lunch period. OPEN CONTAINERS OF BEVERAGES CANNOT BE CARRIED WITHIN THE BUILDING. Such items will be confiscated or placed in the trash. BOOK BAGS Only clear book/gym bags are allowed to be carried by students. Opaque book/gym bags are to be stored in the student’s locker before reporting to homeroom and are to remain in the locker until student dismissal. Any bag larger than 9”X12”X3” must be placed in the locker; this includes ladies purses. V IOLATIONS AND PENALTIES

Level I – Misbehavior classified in the level represent infractions of established procedures which impede the orderly operation of the school and its educational process. The frequency of their occurrence shall determine the appropriate disciplinary response and their reclassification at a higher level VIOLATIONS (EXAMPLES) 1. Tardiness 2. Public display of affection 3. Matches and/or lighters - possession 4. Disruptive behavior 5. Dress Code 6. Book Bag 7. Eating/Drinking out of the cafeteria 8. Electronic devices (pagers, cell-phones, laser pointers, headphones, CD

players, etc.) 9. Bus rules 10. Loitering/In building without permission 11. Misuse of lavatory or hall privileges 12. Profanity

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13. ID (Not Producing or Defacing)

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14. Failure to return required forms 15. Gambling 16. Other similar infractions OPTIONAL DISCIPLINARY RESPONSES 1. Verbal reprimand 2. Parental contact/conference/send home 3. 1 to 3 detentions 4. 1 to 3 days Internal Suspension 5. Confiscate/Destroy 6. Change clothing 7. Change seat 8. Suspension of bus privilege 9. No pass list 10. Contract 11. Pay replacement costs 12. Community Service 13. Criminal Prosecution 14. Any other disciplinary action deemed necessary For Level II and Level III violations, an attempt at parental contact is mandatory. Level II - Misbehaviors on this level are serious enough to disrupt the learning climate of the school and seriously affect the students’ own education. VIOLATIONS (EXAMPLES) 1. Repeated violations of Level 1 2. Unassigned areas without permission 3. Tobacco products - use/possession 4. Matches or lighters – use/possession 5. Forgery/Falsification of Document 6. Detention - failure to serve 7. Verbal assault/threat 8. Leaving school without authorization 9. Cutting class 10. Truancies/unexcused absences 11. Unexcused absences 12. Damage to school property 13. Defiance/Insubordination 14. Driving violations 15. Disrespect directed at staff 16. Cafeteria misconduct 17. Petty theft 18. Unsafe acts 19. Plagiarism/Cheating/Lying

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20. Pornography 21. Internet Usage/Computer Network Policy 22. Internal Suspension - inappropriate behavior 23. Horseplay 24. Cyber bulling 25. Other similar infractions OPTIONAL DISCIPLINARY RESPONSES 1. Detention 2. Saturday Detention 3. 1-3 days internal suspension/external suspension 4. Withdrawal of participation in student activities/National Honor Society 5. Paying costs 6. Parking privileges revoked 7. Clean up duty 8. Sign the sheet in the cafeteria 9. Any other disciplinary actions deemed necessary 10. Criminal Prosecution 11. Loss of Privilege 12. Community Service Level III - These acts are more serious because their consequence may have a lasting effect on the individual or may pose a threat to the health or safety of others in the school. Some are considered criminal acts, and law enforcement officials may be contacted or notified by an administrator. VIOLATIONS (EXAMPLES) 1. Repeated violations of Level I and Level II 2. Profanity, threats directed at staff 3. Weapon(s) or dangerous instruments (possession/concealment) 4. Damage to property or persons through use of fire-making equipment 5. Theft ($50 or more) 6. Unauthorized possession or transfer of another's property 7. Possession, use, sale, attempted sale, or transfer of drugs, drug paraphernalia,

alcoholic beverages, "look alike" drugs or non-prescription drugs, regardless of whether or not they are controlled substances.

8. Aggravated assault 9. Violation of State Vehicle Code 10. Trespassing 11. Fireworks or explosives - use/possession 12. Physical assault on staff members 13. Arson or Vandalism 14. Unauthorized use of school fire alarm system 15. Fighting/ Misconduct that endangers the well-being of self and others. 16. Inappropriate sexual and/or public behavior 17. Harassment (sexual, racial, ethnic, etc.) 18. Bomb Threat

19. Fraud or extortion 20. Security system 21. Intimidation 22. Racial Intimidation OPTIONAL DISCIPLINARY RESPONSES 1. Parental contact/conference 2. Continuation of appropriate Level II options 3. 5-10 days of external suspension 4. Confiscate unauthorized item 5. Return item to parent only or at the end of the school year 6. Recommendation for expulsion 7. Criminal prosecution 8. Referral to Student Assistant Team 9. Community Service 10. Drug & Alcohol Test 11. Any other action deemed necessary

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

A SSEMBLIES Assemblies and pep rallies will be held periodically throughout the year. When it is necessary to schedule these events during the regular school day, classes will be interrupted as little as possible. Some of the assemblies will be presented via television to classrooms equipped to receive them. Students in areas which are not equipped will be moved to the auditorium or gymnasium as conditions warrant. During assemblies and pep rallies, student conduct should be guided by consideration for others. A DULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION Students, sixteen years or older, are eligible to take adult and continuing education courses. High School students may visit the Adult & Continuing Education office or call 741-0820, ext. 2341. A RRIVAL AT SCHOOL

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Upon arrival to school, students may not enter the building until 7:50 a.m. Students attending breakfast may enter the cafeteria at 7:50 a.m. All other students must remain in the lobby and areas as designated by the

administration. Students who are found in the building prior to this time without a pass or under the supervision of a staff member will be subject to disciplinary action.

C AFETERIA RULES

Food Court Rules Only a designated number of students will be permitted in the

cafeteria serving area at a time. Students must wait their turn. Only students desiring to purchase food items will be permitted in

the cafeteria serving area. Students must take a tray and keep all food items on the tray until

checked out at the cash register. No food items are permitted in clothing pockets. The food on the tray must be visible to the food service employees at all times.

Food items must be kept separate, do not combine items together. Example – Do not put two trays of french fries together. The cashiers need to be able to determine how much food is on student’s tray.

Students must have enough money to pay for the food selected.

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Once a food item is handled, for sanitary purposes, it must be purchased. If a student puts an item on his/her tray and decides not to keep it, the student’s account will be charged for the item. Once food items are removed by a student, the item may not be returned for future purchase. By regulation the item must be thrown away and may not be sold.

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Absolutely no STEALING will be permitted. Any student taking a food item and not paying for it will be referred to the office for discipline and referral to the school resource officer for further action.

Absolutely no EATING of food while in the cafeteria service area. No food is to be eaten until the student is through the cashier’s line

and the food has been purchased. Students must wait in line to make a food purchase. There will not

be a designated line for Free and Reduced Lunch students. Students must enter their ID number before approaching the cash

registers. Students are requested to have their money available when ready to make a purchase. Please hand the cashier unfolded bills and counted change.

Students who apply money to their accounts will be responsible to keep their account funded. Charging will not be permitted. Checks may be brought in to apply to students’ lunch accounts.

Students must respect the cashiers and servers. If a student has a food related problem, he/she should request to see the Food Service Manager.

Cafeteria Rules

1. All students must know when their classes are dismissed for lunch and when those classes are reconvened.

2. All students must use the lavatories in the hall across from the cafeteria entrance. All other lavatories are off limits.

3. All students must report to the cafeteria during their scheduled lunch. With the exception of those seniors who possess senior privileges, students may not leave the building at lunch time.

4. No food or drink may be taken out of the cafeteria. 5. No food or drink is allowed to be consumed in any area outside of

the cafeteria without prior administrative approval. Packed lunches, food and drink, must be secured in the student’s locker before homeroom

6. Students will form a line into the cafeteria service area in a quiet, orderly fashion; in addition, students will acknowledge a special privilege line for staff members and special school guests.

7. Students are not to wear or bring hats and jackets into lunch. 8. Horseplay and loud talking are not permitted in the cafeteria.

9. Students are responsible for their eating area and are expected to clean up spills and/or paper around their area.

10. Line cutting is not permitted. 11. Throwing of food, paper, etc. will not be tolerated. 12. Students may be required to sign in and sit in a designated area of

the cafeteria. 13. Foul language will not be tolerated. 14. Do not abuse the condiment table. C OMPUTER /NETWORK ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

Students will have access to and will be expected to perform various functions on our networked computers throughout the school year. To access the school’s network, students and parents need to sign the handbook form. Failure to sign the contract will result in the student not being permitted to use the school computers. Students will be asked to abide by this policy every time they log on to the school’s computer network. A simplified version of our Acceptable Use Policy is included here for your information. The school has the right to monitor and record all computer activity. The computer acceptable use policy is located on the school website: www.ycstech.org (Administration/JOC Policy Tab) RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS IN THEIR USE OF SCHOOL COMPUTERS This document, designed for the students in York County School of Technology, is a synopsis of the Terms and Conditions for use of school computers. All student and staff users agree to this contract in writing as a condition to computer access through York County School of Technology. This “short version” is designed to help students to clearly understand their responsibilities as users of the school computer network. If students have any questions about the legitimacy of their

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activities, they should ask their teacher or the Technology Coordinator. The use of school computers must be in support of your education at York County School of Technology. As a user of this system, students will notify a teacher or system administrators of any violations of this contract taking place by students or outside parties. This may be done anonymously. You may NOT give your password to anyone. You may NOT use or play games via the network unless it is part of

a class assignment or project. You may NOT use anyone else’s account. You may NOT share or copy data from or to another student’s

account. You may NOT break in or attempt to break into other computer

systems or user accounts. You may NOT create or share computer viruses. You may NOT destroy another person’s data. Hacking will NOT be tolerated. This will be reported to local, state,

or federal law enforcement agencies. You are NOT permitted to get from or put into the network any

copyrighted material (including software), or threatening or obscene material. Purposefully annoying other Internet users, on or off the system, is prohibited.

Illegal activities will NOT be conducted via the network. All communications and data accessible via the network should not

be assumed to be private property.

Failure to abide by the above policy will result in disciplinary and/or legal action being taken.

D RESS CODE The clothing students wear should meet standards of safety and health. In addition, no articles of clothing, jewelry, and body ornament should be a source of distraction, disturbance, or disruption to others and the educational process in general. When a student is in his/her technical area of concentration, he/she will

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be required to wear the attire designated by the program instructor(s). In non-technical classes all students must wear their technical program polo shirt or t-shirt. T-shirts must be tucked in; polo shirts may remain un-tucked. YCST shirts will be purchased through a school approved vendor. During the spring of 2010, York County School of Technology bid all of the school uniform items so that students would receive the best price and best service when purchasing their required items. Athletic Lettering of York was awarded the bid at the end of April. Parents are able to place an order by one of the following methods:

1. Visiting the store’s 2860 Eastern Boulevard location in York. 2. Phoning the store and placing an order. (717-841-6373) 3. Downloading an order form from the York Tech website

(www.ycstech.org) and mailing it in. 4. Using a secure on-line store.

When required, protective clothing such as work shoes, hats, safety glasses (ANSI approved, clear lenses, code Z87) and goggles are to be worn. Safety glasses will be issued on the first day of their technical program. If an additional pair is needed, the student must purchase them. The following types of dress are not permitted in school: 1. Articles of clothing (including jewelry, hats, etc.) that display,

advertise, or promote the use of alcohol, drugs, steroids, or tobacco products. Note: Repeated infractions in such cases will warrant disciplinary measures as outlined by the school’s drug and alcohol policy.

2. Dress that promotes or displays indecent or suggestive activity, profanities or any message that can be judged to carry a double meaning. Images of the confederate flag symbols are not permitted.

3. Clothing that is ripped or torn, transparent, see-through, or otherwise physically revealing. Such dress would include intentionally altered jeans/pants, underwear as outerwear, spandex, tank or tube tops, halter tops or half/short shirts/blouses, low necklines and skirts shorter than one inch above the knee. Pants/trousers must be worn at waist-length levels with both pant


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legs being worn at the same length. Shorts are permitted only in physical education classes. Clothing that exposes the upper torso or upper thighs are not allowed. ** All shirts MUST be long enough to keep the mid-body area completely covered at all times.

4. Outerwear (any garment that would strictly be worn on the outside)- including hats, hoods, bandannas, scarves, jackets, gloves, headbands, and sunglasses may not be worn in any part of the building during regular school hours. These items are to be placed in the student’s locker for safekeeping. Hats and outerwear should be secured in lockers before the homeroom bell and are not permitted to be worn or carried into home room period. Any exceptions to the wearing of these items must have prior administrative approval.

5. Lounge Wear is not permitted to be worn as school clothing, ex. pajama bottoms, slippers, etc.

6. No Flip Flops or any other open toed shoe is appropriate for a

technical school. 7. Jewelry or other bodily adornment (i.e. wallet chains, spiked

bracelets) which have the potential to be a safety hazard to others or school property. No jewelry allowed in physical education classes. Wallet chains cannot be longer than twelve inches.

8. Tattoos that display, advertise, or promote the use of alcohol, drugs, steroids, or tobacco products.

9. Book bags are not permitted in classrooms or technical areas. In all regards, general safety will be a priority regarding the student dress code. Gym bags must be see-through to permit visibility of contents.

10. Hooded shirts will not be permitted outside the technical area. 11. Slacks with writing on the seat area. 12. Shirts that are not the standard short sleeve. 13. Facial paintings of any kind/excessive makeup. 14. Any other apparel or jewelry which the administration determines to

be unacceptable. NOTE: Items 1 through 14 will be enforced on designated “dress down” days.

STUDENTS WEARING PROHIBITIVE DRESS MAY BE REQUESTED TO CHANGE THEIR ATTIRE IN ORDER TO REMAIN IN SCHOOL. EMANCIPATED YOUTH With increasing frequency, schools are being called upon to educate students who are “on their own” living apart from their parents. In an alarming number of instances, these children have been put out of the home by a parent or guardian. A variety of home conditions can give rise to this form of “adolescent abandonment” but they usually involve two common elements: insubordination on the part of the students and indifference on the part of the parent. The same elements are often present in situations where the student decides to leave home. A desire to be free of parental domination or to escape an undesirable home situation leads many students to strike out on their own before they reach the age of majority. Neither of these circumstances in itself causes the student to be emancipated, but they are often forerunners leading to that circumstance. No matter what prompts students to leave their home and family, they are nevertheless required to attend school if they are less than 17 years of age. Therefore, if students take up residency and establish an independent living arrangement in a district, they are usually considered emancipated for the purpose of school attendance if certain other necessary conditions are met. What are the Necessary Conditions for Emancipation? To ascertain if a student is, in fact, emancipated and has a right to attend school in the district, the student must: 1. Sever most “filial ties” and must be substantially free from parental “domination and control”. 2. Live apart from the parent 3. Be financially independent of the parent 4. Be responsible for his/her own welfare and behavior NOTE: Students who are married and living with a spouse are also considered to be emancipated. This is usually the case no matter what the age of either partner. How Can Emancipation Be Verified?

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An Attorney General’s opinion accompanying Basic Education Circular

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31-87 cautions that emancipation should “not be presumed but requires verification”. Schools should initially attempt to verify that a student is emancipated by having the parent or guardian place on file a statement attesting to the fact that the four previous conditions exist. A notarized statement is desirable, but not essential. Every reasonable effort should be made to secure this documentation directly from the parent in order to confirm that the child is not a runaway or under the control of juvenile authorities or some other agency. Where the parent cannot be contacted or does not provide the statement, verification can be made by having the student provide evidence that the four tests have been satisfactorily met. This should usually be done at the direction of the school solicitor. In instances where the school cannot verify emancipation, the student must be referred to an appropriate child care agency. Unless there are some unusual circumstances, at the point when the school has good reason to believe that a student may be emancipated, the student should be enrolled. Delaying admission until verification of emancipation can be fully documented, serves no valid educational purpose. What Are the Other Related Education Considerations? *Emancipated minors are responsible for their own education and do not have a guardian for school purposes. *School forms may be signed and consent given by the student. No other approval by a parent, adult, or by a spouse is necessary. *Emancipated students who are less than 17 years of age are still subject to compulsory attendance and may be arrested and prosecuted for truancy under Section 1341 of the School Code. *In matters of attendance, emancipated students may sign their own excuses for absence. *Except for the right to consent and to approve certain actions affecting their education, emancipated youth are treated like other students. They must assume the same responsibilities and obligations as their peers and are subject to all school rules and regulations. In matters of conduct and discipline, emancipated students have no special privileges or rights.

E MERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES

The York County School of Technology has developed an emergency procedure to protect the students living within the plume exposure pathway emergency planning zone (EPZ), in the event of an incident at the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station. Usually, every effort will be made so that the school will be closed in the event of an incident; however, procedures have been developed to address any situations while school may be in session. To make the procedures effective, York County School of Technology needs your cooperation. IN THE EVENT THAT SHELTERING OR EVACUATION IS DIRECTED 1. Students who live within the EPZ will be transported to host schools.

Those students from Red Lion School District may be reunited with parents at the Red Lion Senior High School in Red Lion. Those from South Eastern School District may be reunited with parents at the Susquehannock High School, south of Glen Rock.

2. Students not residing within the EPZ will be dismissed. 3. Dismissal times will be announced. 4. Parents will be notified of dismissal times via the school’s One Call notification system. 5. Parents or authorized persons may pick up their children at the Red Lion Senior High School or the Susquehannock High School. Parents are asked NOT TO TELEPHONE THE SCHOOL, as this will only create confusion. 6. No student will be dismissed or bused into the EPZ until the

emergency is over and/or parents can assume responsibility. 7. Parents or legal guardians who want to pick up students at the

school when an emergency exists at the Peach Bottom Power Station, may proceed to the school and pick up their child at the new main entrance for each academy.

NOTE: At the request of York County Emergency Management

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Agency, parents whose children drive personal vehicles to school will be urged not to permit the student to drive their vehicle in time of emergency. All students who reside within the EPZ will be requested to ride school transportation to the Red Lion Senior High School and Susquehannock High School for parental reunification. 8. During the entire process, the students will remain under the

supervision of York County School of Technology’s faculty and staff. Meals will be provided for the students.

9. Students will only be released to parents, legal guardians, or individuals having prior approval. Parents or other persons authorized to pick up a student will be required to provide identification and sign a register prior to release of the student to their custody. Proper forms of identification are a driver's license, a voter's registration card, or a social security card.

Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) stations:

AM FM

TV

WSBA 910

WARM 103.3

WGAL CH8

WGET 1320

Peak 98.5

WPMT CH43

WGCB CH49

In the event of a school emergency or evacuation, parents will be contacted through the telephone system. Parents will receive a phone call from the school at their primary phone number listed in the student data base. F IELD TRIPS Opportunities to visit the many places of educational and occupational interest around York County are offered to students during the course of the school year. In order to participate, the student must have a parent or a guardian sign a slip granting permission for the field trip, which must be given to the teacher at least one (1) day before the field trip. The student is expected to dress appropriately as determined by staff members and administration, act politely, and OBEY ALL SCHOOL

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RULES AND REGULATIONS on field trips because the students, the technical programs, and the school will be judged by the appearance and attitude of its representatives. Students are not permitted to drive their own vehicles or be transported by other students. Only school-provided transportation and authorized drivers of these vehicles may be used. F IRE DRILLS Regular fire drills are required by state law. Fire drill directional arrows are posted in each class room and technical area. Everyone must leave the building at the sound of the alarm. Students should proceed to the area designated by the teacher. All windows and doors should be closed when leaving the room - lights should remain on. Assemble in class groups with your teacher so that attendance can be checked. The fire alarm system is installed for the safety of everyone, and any student who tampers with the fire alarm system or sets off a false alarm will be subject to the suspension and expulsion provisions of Section 1318 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended. Any individual tampering with or setting off a false alarm will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. C ODE RED LOCK DOWN In the event that an intruder or a student with a weapon enters the building emergency procedures are in place and safety precautions are taken to ensure the health and well being of all staff and students. Emergency personnel are notified immediately. CODE GREEN In the event of a non-threatening situation that would require the hallways to be cleared, a Code Green will be called. Instruction may continue. However, students must remain in the classroom until an ALL CLEAR is called. T ORNADO/HURRICANE SAFETY DRILL Warning calls regarding potentially hazardous weather will be reported to the Director or to the Principal, who will make the necessary announcements. Staff and students should listen for directions

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concerning evacuation to designated areas. G RIEVANCE PROCEDURE During the day-to-day operation of York County School of Technology, there may be instances where students and their parents will feel it necessary to discuss concerns relative to school procedures, policies, or regulations. The following guidelines have been established to enable the student or parent to discuss his/her concerns: 1. The student and/or parents should always first discuss a problem or

concern with the individual immediately concerned. This may be a teacher, or in some instances, an administrator.

2. Concerns should be voiced in an orderly and timely manner. 3. Should the grievant feel that further discussion and review are

necessary, he/she should follow these steps:

Immediate Individual

Next Level

Next Level

Teacher

Academy Principal

Administrative

Director or his/her designee

Counselor

Director of Student Services

Administrative Director or his/her designee

Academy Principal

Assistant Director

Administrative Director or his/her designee

Director of Student Services

Administrative

Director or his/her designee

H ALL PASS

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All students must sign in and out of their classroom, study hall, or other designated area on the Classroom Sign-Out Sheet. Students will use the Hallway Passport pages found in the back of the student handbook as the hall pass during the school day. The Student Handbook must

be intact with no pages missing to be used as a pass. The nurse’s office will require a paper pass. If a student loses the Student Handbook, the replacement cost will be $5.00. Students may purchase another handbook in their academy office. . H ALL REGULATIONS To create and maintain good order in the halls and on the stairways, students are asked to observe the following regulations: 1. Keep to the right and keep moving. Loitering is not permitted. 2. Move in single file on the stairways. 3. Do not run, whistle, or shout in the halls. 4. Keep the halls and stairways clean of debris. 5. Use the lavatory nearest the room to which you are assigned. 6. Take the most direct route between assigned rooms. 7. Students must be in their assigned classroom when the bell sounds

to begin class. H EALTH SERVICES/NURSE’S OFFICE

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The School Nurse and the LPN/health assistant are available during school hours for emergency first aid and treatment of illnesses. Unless it is an emergency, the student should report to their assigned teacher before going to the health room. The School Nurse or the LPN/health assistant should not be asked to treat or diagnosis an injury/illness that did not occur during school hours. Only medication prescribed by a physician can be taken during school hours and must be dispensed by the School Nurse or the LPN/health assistant.

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Inhalers may be carried by the student provided that it is registered with the health room and a physician’s order and parental permission permits the student to carry and use the inhaler. In order for the School Nurse or LPN/health assistant to administer any medication (prescription or over the counter), the medication must be in the original container and must be ordered by a physician (written documentation) and written parent permission. NOTE: POSSESSION OF ANY MEDICATION NOT REGISTERED WITH THE NURSE’S OFFICE IS A VIOLATION OF THE SCHOOL DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY If a student becomes ill or is injured during school hours, the School Nurse or LPN/health assistant will attempt to make the necessary arrangements for the student to be taken home. A parent or guardian is responsible for picking up a student or for arranging other transportation for the student. All students are required to have a completed emergency information card. The completed form should be completed and returned within 2 weeks of the start of the school year. Please notify the Nurse’s office for any changes in your child’s health or for any questions. For the health of the other students and staff, please do not send your child to school if they are experiencing any signs of illness. Examples include: a temperature above 100F, eye redness with itching and drainage, vomiting and diarrhea, and/or a sore throat with an elevated temperature. The following health program is mandated by the State of Pennsylvania:

1. All students will have their vision, weight and height measured yearly.

2. Eleventh grade students are required to have a physical examination. Free school physicals are available with parent permission.

3. Eleventh grade students will receive a hearing screening.

4. All students will have their BMI (body mass index) calculated. A letter will be sent home with the results.

IDENTIFICATION CARD All students will be issued a photo I.D. card and are required to have that card in their possession at all times while on school property. Last year’s ID card is valid until the updated ID arrives. Photo ID cards play an important role in our school’s safety and security. If lost, a replacement card can be purchased in the academy office for $2.00 and must be paid for at the time it is ordered. ID’s may not be covered or defaced. L OCKERS (PHYSICAL EDUCATION) There is not enough locker space in the locker rooms for students to be assigned a locker on a permanent basis; therefore, students reporting to physical education class may store their clothing in any unoccupied locker for that period. At the end of physical education class, all clothing MUST BE REMOVED from the locker. The following procedure will be followed concerning valuable personal property: 1. Since students are provided a hall locker with a lock, valuables

should be locked in the hall locker during physical education. 2. The student should bring a lock and secure valuables in a locker in

the locker room for the period in physical education. NOTE: At the end of the physical education period, the lock MUST BE REMOVED from the locker or it will be removed by a custodian.

LOCKERS (HALLWAY) Each student will be assigned his/her own hall locker. Lockers may not be shared. Students are advised not to bring anything of value to school. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. Lockers consist of a coat and jacket locker below and a book locker above. If the student opens the lower locker, the upper locker automatically opens. The combination to the locker will appear on the student’s schedule card. However, if the school authorities have a reasonable suspicion that the locker may contain materials which pose a threat to

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the health, welfare, and safety of students in school, the lock may be removed and the locker searched. If the student encounters a problem with the locker, the problem should be referred to the Academy Office. All lockers are school property. School authorities may search a student’s locker and seize any illegal materials. Prior to a locker search, students shall be notified and given an opportunity to be present. However, where school authorities have a reasonable suspicion that the locker contains materials which pose a threat to the health, welfare, and safety of students in the school, student lockers may be searched without prior warning. BREAKFAST/LUNCH PROGRAM - FREE AND/OR REDUCED York County School of Technology is a participant in the national school breakfast/lunch program. Free and reduced price lunches (.40) are available to students who qualify. Applications for the free and reduced breakfast/lunch program are mailed to the students’ homes during the summer months. Additional applications are available from the food services manager in the cafeteria. Transfer students must submit a new application upon entering York County School of Technology. A new application must be submitted every year. OBLIGATIONS The student is held responsible for the loss or damage of any school property or materials as well as any fundraising money or dues to an organization. These include, but are not limited to; textbooks, safety glasses, athletic equipment, and class dues. Students will be placed on the financial obligation list for the items. Only students who are in good standing will be permitted to participate in fundraising activities. Students with outstanding obligations will be considered “not in good standing” and may be subject to any or all of the following:

A. unable to participate in JV and varsity sports B. legal action through the district magistrate’s office.

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It is the responsibility of the student to return textbooks to the teacher and obtain a receipt for the textbook. A student will not be taken off the

obligation list until the receipt is presented to the academy office by the teacher. Seniors with outstanding obligations will not be permitted to participate in the commencement ceremony. Obligations will be carried over from one year to the next for underclassmen. Obligations of more than $50.00 may be taken to the district justice for collection. Parents will be notified by mail prior to the fees being sent to the district justice. ALL DAMAGES TO SCHOOL PROPERTY MUST BE PAID FOR AT REPLACEMENT COST. P HYSICAL EDUCATION EXCUSES The following regulations will be used to determine when students will be excused from physical education: 1. A doctor or parent's note for excuse from physical education will be

given to the school nurse by the student. 2. The school nurse will give the student a blue card for a doctor's

excuse and a yellow card for a single excuse by a parent or the nurse. The student will give the blue or yellow card to the physical education teacher.

3. If the student is excused from gym by a doctor, the nurse MUST have a note from the doctor stating when the student will be allowed to resume gym class.

P HYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM Each student is required to purchase a uniform for Physical Education class. T-shirts, long sleeve shirts, sweatpants, sweatshirts, and mesh shorts are available in sizes small through 5XL. Hoodies are not acceptable for gym class. Students can purchase a shirt and pair of shorts or sweatpants for around $20.00. At the beginning of each marking period, students may purchase PE clothing at the indoor concession stand in the gym lobby. Parents may also purchase PE clothing on Back to School Night in the fall. Those students receiving free or reduced lunches receive a reduction in price on their PE uniform.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pennsylvania School Code requires students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of each school day and requires a United

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States flag be present in each classroom. The legislation allows students to decline reciting the pledge; however, the York County School of Technology will notify parents in writing of their child’s refusal to recite the pledge. SCHOOL CLOSINGS In case of snow or other weather conditions which may cause the closing of school, the following procedure will be used: Assume that school is open unless you hear specifically that the York County School of Technology is closed. York County School of Technology will make every effort to notify parents of school cancellations, delayed opening or emergency closings as soon as a decision has been made by using the following: TELEVISION:

Channel 8, Channel 15, Channel 27, Fox 43 RADIO: Warm 103 FM, WSBA 910 AM, WROZ-101.3 FM, WGTY-108 AM, WGET – 1320 AM, Peak 98.5 FM, WQXA 105.7 FM, WEGK 92.7 FM. YCST WEBSITE: www.ycstech.org – Information is posted on the home page ONE CALL NOW – Parents will receive a phone call/email from the school

In any event, do NOT call the faculty or administration. INFORMATION ON SCHOOL CLOSING WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE BY PHONE. PARKING/DRIVING

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1. A student will be permitted to operate a motor vehicle on school

property provided by he/she: a. Possesses a valid operator’s license and registration card

for the vehicle. b. Possesses liability/property damage insurance on vehicles

operated or parked on school property. c. Obtains a parking decal to be displayed in the lower right

hand corner of the back window. The cost of the decal is $3.00. Extra parking decals are available for additional vehicles at the cost of $2.00 each. Up to 3 temporary passes may be issued to a student at a cost of $1.00 per day. These passes will be valid for one day only.

d. Pulls car into assigned parking space upon arrival at school

2. Student drivers shall not:

a. Violate any provision of the Motor Vehicle Code of Pennsylvania while on school property.

b. Exceed the speed limit of 15 mph while operating a vehicle on school property.

c. Remove parking sticker from one vehicle and place it on another.

d. Loiter in or around motor vehicles while on school property during a scheduled school day.

e. Enter and/or leave the parking areas of the school by any route except the main entrances.

f. Operate a motor vehicle in such a manner as could cause bodily harm or injury to pedestrians and/or cause damage to property.

g. Operate a motor vehicle on school property or have another person, except a parent or guardian, operate their motor vehicle on school property during the time which the privilege of driving on school property has been suspended by the administration.

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h. Visit a motor vehicle before the proper dismissal time unless permission has been granted by the academy office.

i. Park motor vehicles in areas designated for faculty and staff.

j. Park in spaces not assigned to them. The office needs to be notified immediately if someone is in your assigned space. Do not park in someone else’s space.

k. Depart from school grounds until the student driver’s dismissal time. Seniors with open lunch privileges are the only exception.

l. Play loud music. m. Display license plates, flags, signs, etc. that advertise or

promote the use of alcohol, drugs, steroids, tobacco products, indecent or suggestive activity, profanities, confederate flag symbols, Malcolm X, or any message that can be judged to carry a double meaning.

3. Violation of student driving/parking rules and regulations may result

with: a. Loss of privilege of operating a motor vehicle on school

property for a period of time determined by the administration. b. A complaint being sworn before the local magistrate with fines

and costs to be paid by the students and/or the student’s parents or guardians.

c. Unregistered vehicles, vehicle without a parking decal displayed on the lower right hand corner of the back window, and vehicles not parked in their assigned spaces may be towed from school property at the owner’s expense and/or having parking permit revoked.

d. Vehicles with revoked parking permits will be towed at owner’s expense.

4. Consequences for driving/parking violations:

a. 1st incident warning b. 2nd incident loss of driving privilege for one week c. 3rd incident loss of driving privilege for 30 days d. 4th incident loss of driving privilege for remainder of school

year

5. The school and the Joint Operating Committee assume no liability for theft or vandalism to vehicles parked or abandoned on school property. Students who park a vehicle on school property do so at their own risk.

6. Since the school is responsible for a safe school environment, the school administration reserves the right to search any vehicle and its possessions if it is parked or abandoned on school property.

DRIVING TO AND FROM SCHOOL AND PARKING ON SCHOOL GROUNDS ARE PRIVILEGES WHICH MAY BE REVOKED FOR INFRACTIONS OCCURRING IN WHICH THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED.

S TUDY HALL Students are expected to spend study hall time studying or reading in their assigned places. Each student should come prepared to work with books, paper, pencils, and other supplies. Work should begin promptly and continue during the entire period. Talking is not permitted.

T EXTBOOKS Textbooks are issued without cost to students. Textbooks taken home by students must be covered. Students will be disciplined by their teachers if books are not covered upon request. Students are responsible for the cost of the textbook, if damaged, lost, or stolen.

V ISITORS ALL VISITORS MUST REGISTER AT THE INFORMATION KIOSK IMMEDIATELY UPON ARRIVAL OR THEY MAY BE CHARGED WITH TRESPASSING AS DEFINED IN THE LEGAL CODE. All visitors must sign in at the Information Kiosk and display their

visitor pass at all times while in the building. Student visitors (i.e. students from other schools) who are

considering York Tech are permitted in the technical areas only.

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Such visits must be pre-planned and pre-approved by both the technical teacher and admissions personnel.

York Tech students are not permitted to receive visitors during the school day except their parent or guardian. Parents or guardians must sign in, receive a visitor’s pass and report to their student’s academy office.

WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES A conference with a career counselor will be necessary and a parent (or guardian) conference is also required before a student withdraws, returns to his/her sending district, or quits school Under no circumstances may a student return to a sending school or quit school until all the necessary forms have been processed by the Academy Office.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES ELIGIBILITY OFFICERS –Officers are the governing body of each organization and must make decisions for the organization using proper parliamentary procedures. Any student wishing to run for office in a class or organization must meet and maintain the following criteria: 1. No outstanding obligations. 2. No more than 3 (three) unexcused absences. 3. No more than 1 suspension (internal or external) Suspension cannot

exceed 3 days. 4. Must maintain good academic standing. (failing no classes) 5. Students must maintain an active role in their organization. Failure to

attend activities (both in and out of school) will result in removal from office.

6. Advisor/Administration has the right to remove any student from office for just cause.

A list of officers must be submitted to the Student Activities Office no later than September 30 of each school year. All organizations must hold elections for the following year prior to the end of the previous

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S TUDENT ACTIVITIES & ORGANIZATIONS EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENT MEMBERS Student members of co-curricular and extra-curricular organizations will attend meetings, leadership events, or other scheduled functions assigned by their advisor as per the discretion of the academic and technical teachers. Students are responsible for completing missed class work in a timely fashion. All organizational officers and members will abide by all school rules and regulations as listed in this handbook. Failure to do so may be grounds for removal from office or from the organization. AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS) - is an organization open to the welding students for membership. This enables the student to become part of a team environment. The organization is an international membership that promotes the area of welding through education and skills laboratories. The students are able to attend local meetings and trips that are in the geographical area. This enables the potential candidates in this marketplace to become more visible in this global environment and to expand their goals to the education of the trade. FCCLA –Family, Career, & Community Leaders of America is a national organization of students who have taken or are taking a course in Family & Consumer Sciences education or Family & Consumer Sciences related career areas. The FCCLA mission promotes personal growth and leadership development. Focusing on the multiple roles of the family member, wage earner and community leader, members develop skills for life through: character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communications, practical knowledge, and career preparation.

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NAHB - The National Association of Homebuilders is open to students in the Construction Academy. By becoming a member, students will have the opportunity to network with leaders in the home building industry. Students will also have the opportunity to attend national trade shows sponsored by the NAHB. Students who show leadership ability will have the opportunity to compete with the Construction Management Team in a national competition. Previous teams have numerous first and second place finishes at the national level. In addition, student members have received outstanding student awards from the NAHB. Construction students are encouraged to become involved with the NAHB Student Chapter at the local and national levels.

ACE - Ambassadors for Career Education is an organization devoted to improving York County School of Technology's image within the community. Members of the ACE Team visit home school districts to talk to prospective students, conduct tours of our campus, and, in general, serve as ambassadors of our school.

SKILLS USA – The mission of this organization is to help students become world-class workers and responsible American citizens. Students have the opportunity to learn and practice employment skills and leadership skills that will result in greater confidence. Other opportunities include: competing in the SkillsUSA Championships at the local, state, or national levels that will earn them scholarships, awards, and honors; recognition from peers, teachers and leaders within the community; and attending leadership conferences at the state and national level. STUDENT COUNCIL – An organization designed to represent the entire student body in all matters pertaining to the betterment and welfare of the school, develop leadership opportunities, promote the general activities of the school and encourage school spirit. This organization will also serve as the Renaissance Trustees.

YEARBOOK STAFF - Students work to create, sell, and deliver York Tech's EPIC yearbook. Students are expected to design layouts, meet deadlines, and contact local businesses to sell advertising.

PROJECT HARMONY – Project Harmony is a student organization

which has a basic goal of promoting harmony, sensitivity, and tolerance among all people regardless of racial, ethnic, cultural, or religious backgrounds. Students sponsor activities like the Cultural Appetizer parties throughout the year. These Cultural Appetizer parties include Hispanic, Native-American, Africa/African American, European, and Asian. The students are challenged to find ways to share culture in order to better understand their peers from different backgrounds. New members are recruited each fall. Listen to the daily announcements for dates and application information.

TECHNOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION (TSA) – The Technology Student Association fosters personal growth, leadership, and opportunities in technology, innovation, design and engineering. Members apply and integrate science, engineering and mathematics concepts through co-curricular activities, competitive events and related programs.

P UBLICITY RELEASE Publicity Release Form - Every year there are numerous opportunities to promote our students through a variety of media (newspaper, brochures, district newsletter, broadcast media, district videos, photographs.) A release form will be sent home at the beginning of the school year reminding parents that it is their responsibility to notify the Communications Office if they do not wish their student’s photograph to be used during the school year. R ENAISSANCE PROGRAM Renaissance is a powerful, innovative program designed to promote and recognize academic achievement in schools across the country. Education becomes a community-wide responsibility as students, faculty, parents, alumni, businesses and the community-at-large work together as partners to change the environment of the school. ◊ Students are recognized for scholastic achievement, continuous

improvement, good behavior and improved attendance. ◊ Staff members are recognized for their professionalism and their

dedication to teaching. ◊ Parents are given the opportunity to play a positive role throughout

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◊ Businesses add value to the educational process by making a solid investment in the future workforce.

◊ Alumni instill pride and provide positive role models for the current student body.

Renaissance is a program for everyone at York County School of Technology. Every student and staff member can measurably improve their academic performance, behavior, attendance and attitude. R ECOGNITION EVENTS Cooperative Education Banquet - Co-Op students and their employers are invited to attend a recognition banquet every spring. Tech Ticket Out – Student are recognized for individual achievement in and out of school. They attend an outing which could include bowling, movies, mini golf, lunch, farm show trip, etc. The criteria for the selection process are determined by the career academy principal, academy leader, and teachers. Spring Student Spotlight and Sport Banquet - These events provide recognition for our students and athletes. Incentive Programs Determined by Academy: This could include Star Students, Unsung Heroes, 4 Sight Recognition, NOCTI Recognition, etc. CLASS DUES In order to participate in their class trip, students must accomplish the following: Grade 9 – 50% of profit from fundraising goes to student account. $75.00 must be in their account to participate in class trip for free. (Tickets may be purchased as available.) Grade 10 – 65% of profit from fundraising goes to student account. $175.00 must be in their account to participate in class trip for free. (Tickets may be purchased as available.) Grade 11 – 75% of profit from fundraising goes to student account. $250.00 must be in their account to participate in class trip for half price. (Tickets may be purchased as available.)

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Grade 12 – 100% of profit from fundraising goes to student account for senior dues and trip. Student is responsible for the entire cost of the trip. Senior Dues - Seniors are presented with three options to choose from: Basic Package - $120.00 includes class t-shirt, picnic, senior dinner, cap and gown, and a trip to Hershey Park. Expanded Package - $160.00 includes basic package plus sweatshirt and mug. Opt Out Fee - $25.00 - Seniors also have the opportunity to “Opt Out”, or not participate in the program. Students who do not participate in the senior incentive program may still participate in commencement and will need to purchase a graduation cap, gown and tassel. The $25.00 opt out fee covers the cap, gown and tassel cost. All class dues are payable on or before December 15. Students may fundraise this amount or pay it out of pocket. Numerous fundraising opportunities are presented to class members during the school year. . The price of the dues package may be affected if a student

becomes a senior after December 15. An additional fee may be charged to cover the cost of shipping extra items.

However, if a student receives any portion of the dues package by that date (sweatshirt, etc.), he/she/they will be responsible for the cost of that item. Students who pay senior dues and then withdraw will still be eligible for any items which can be given to them; however, they are ineligible to attend events such as the senior dinner or picnic. It is the student’s responsibility to pick up the dues package items by July 30.

PAYMENT OF THE DUES IN NO WAY DETERMINES WHETHER A STUDENT PARTICIPATES IN COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.

Class Trips Each class will be given the opportunity to participate in a class trip. Class dues must be paid as listed above in order to participate. Students may fundraise the amount of the trip through class fundraisers. Dues Refund Policy Students should check the refund policy, on file with their class advisors, which is located in the Student Activities Advisor Handbook.

Fundraising Profits - It is recommended that the four classes accept the following schedule for fundraising profits. Student accounts are maintained by the Renaissance Financial Coordinator and statement of personal accounts are distributed on a regular basis. Freshmen year - 50% to class - 50% to student account Sophomore year -35% to class - 65% to student account Junior year - 25% to class - 75% to student account Senior year - 0% to class - 100% to student account Disbursement of Unspent money in Senior Account - Monies left in senior class account after all bills have been paid must be disbursed by December 31 of the graduating year. Unspent money and interest on December 31 will be transferred to the Renaissance Trustees account. Student Accounts - Money in individual student accounts cannot be transferred from one student to another. After paying their class dues, students may use their account to pay for the following:

a. Dues for a co-curricular organization such as (FCCLA, FFA, Skills USA, AWS, NAHB)

b. Yearbook

S ENIOR OPEN LUNCH As part of the Senior Incentive Program and in an attempt to promote seniors as the leaders of our school, senior students will have the opportunity to leave the York County School of Technology campus during their scheduled lunch period. The following conditions apply: → Seniors must be passing all classes. This will be determined

based on the previous marking period’s report card. → The lunch privilege is extended to seniors only. → Students must return a lunch privilege form whether their parent

wishes them to participate in open lunch or not. Parent/Guardian and student signatures must be obtained prior to receiving the privilege and kept on file. Students should return signed permission slips to their academy office.

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No senior will be permitted to leave without showing their ID card. Students will be also asked to show their ID card when returning to the building.

→ Seniors must leave school property within five minutes of the ringing of the passing bell and must be on time for their next class when returning. Attendance policies will be enforced and all school rules will apply.

→ Trespassing on private property is forbidden; seniors are not to visit other schools during lunch.

→ Loitering in cars, parking lot, or halls is prohibited. Returning students must report to the cafeteria.

→ No food or beverage may be brought onto school property; please use trash cans.

→ Underclassmen may not participate in this privilege. If any underclassman leaves school property, he/she is subject to consequences according to the attendance policy.

→ Seniors taking underclassmen with them in their car will lose their open lunch privilege.

→ The school insurance policy will not cover claims for injuries incurred during lunch period while the student is away from school property unless 24 hour coverage is in effect.

→ Documented and substantiated complaints from the police, citizens, community business, or other schools concerning pupil behavior during the open lunch could result in loss of privilege.

→ The administration has the option of requiring that all students remain in school during lunch due to inclement weather or on days that require the adjustment of the regular school day schedule.

→ Any senior who becomes ill during the lunch period must return to school and follow health room procedures regarding illness. Failure to do so will result in cut slips for afternoon classes.

→ The administration has the authority to pull privileges if rules are not followed.

STUDENT SERVICES

CAREER COUNSELORS Career counseling services provided by the school are designed to assist students in becoming successful individuals in the community and the labor force. Therefore, counseling activities emphasize the placement of pupils into courses designed to foster success and eliminate failure. Students are encouraged to reach their highest level of successful employment. General, personal, academic, technical, and occupational counseling is available for students. The amount of counseling provided varies with each student. Additional educational counseling for students who desire to continue their education after they graduate from high school (including articulated programs with colleges) is available. Information concerning educational and occupational opportunities is available in the career room and academy offices. Individual and/or small group counseling is used to assist students in preparing for a job, solving personal problems, and planning their career. Students may make appointments with the career counseling staff to discuss educational, career, or personal concerns. Students must obtain a pass from their teacher to go to the Academy Office. Students must sign in on a form in the Academy Office and record the time they entered and will sign out when leaving, recording the time they left. A student may not leave a class to make a guidance appointment unless the teacher feels there is a definite need for immediate counseling and issues a pass to the student. To ensure an appointment, students may schedule a meeting with the career counselor before reporting to home room.

COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS BY PROGRAM

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Mrs. Bassett Ms Koveleski Engineering & Construction Academy

Manufacturing & Transportation Academy

Construction Trades Automotive Technology Electrical Occupations Collision Repair Technology Landscape Design & Constr. Diesel Technology Heating, Air Condition & Vent. Precision Metal Machining Masonry & Concrete Tech Power Equipment Tech Millwork/Cabinetmaking Welding & Metal Fabrication Computer Programming

Mrs. Davidson Computer Networking Arts & Human Services Mechanical Drafting & Design Allied Health Science Tech Electronics/Computer Repair Health Occupations

Mrs. Waldrop Dental Assisting Commercial Art Arts & Human Services Graphic Arts/Printing Cosmetology – 2011, 2013 Fashion Design Tech Culinary Arts Cosmetology – 2012 Early Childhood Education Protective Services - 2013 Protective Services Health Occup. – 2014

Mrs. Bailey Transition Counselor Architectural Drafting Cosmetology – 2014 SPECIAL NEEDS York County School of Technology provides a range of services to meet the diverse needs of students eligible for special education. Certified special education teachers and classroom assistants support identified special needs students in the following areas: learning support, emotional support, sensory impaired support, speech and language support. A continuum of services is available ranging from monitoring, consultation and accommodations in the general educational curriculum to specialized classes in academic areas. Students with special needs participate fully in the activities and programs of the school. Support services, accommodations and adaptations necessary for each special student to be successful are specified in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) developed annually.

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P SYCHOLOGISTS Certified school psychologists are available on a permanent basis throughout the school year. They are readily available for critical incidents requiring psychological intervention. Psychological services available are: psychological/ educational evaluations; individual, family and group therapy, consultations with students, parents, school personnel and community agencies. The services are encouraged and supported by the administration for purposes of enhancing academic/career growth and maintaining physical/mental wellness. S PART - School Program Actively Reaching Teens SPART is a total school program designed to identify, intervene, and assist the school community with drugs, alcohol and mental health issues. Students and staff play a very important role in this effort by identifying and referring students who appear to be involved with drugs and/or alcohol, or who have evidence of mental health problems. The goal of this student assistance program is to create a sound, drug-free school and to assist students with at-risk behavior. Any student referred to the SPART program is assured of confidentiality as stipulated by law. SPART is not a part of the disciplinary process. Students may be referred to the SPART program by any staff member, parent, or other concerned person. Referral forms and boxes are located outside the high school office, in the nurse’s office, in student services, and other locations throughout the school. More information on the SPART program can be obtained from an administrator, career counselor, nurse, or SPART team member. S TUDENT RECORDS York County School of Technology respects the right of privacy and the confidentiality for you and your child. We have a written policy (No. 216) about student records. The policy describes procedures for collection, care, and sharing of school records.

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What records are kept? 1. Permanent Records: This includes the student’s name, address, telephone number, date of the child’s birth, sex, parents, courses taken during high school, final grades, class standing, attendance records, participation in student activities and testing scores. These records shall be considered permanent and are retained for 100 years. These records are kept in the Student Services area and placed on microfilm after withdrawal or graduation. Microfilm records are kept in a fireproof safe in the Student Services Area. 2. Supplementary Records: This includes psychological evaluations, medical or social history, reports from outside agencies, teacher progress reports, anecdotal records, Individual Education Plan (IEP) and other required special education documents, parent consents for evaluations, and release of information. These records, where not in conflict with existing statutes, shall be eliminated from the pupil folders within three years of termination or graduation from school. These records are kept in the Student Services area until they are discarded. Special Education records are returned to the sending districts. 3. Technical Student Records: These records are kept by the technical teacher and may include projects and the list of competencies in the technical area. These records are kept until withdrawal or graduation. 4. Teacher Work Records: This includes pupil workbooks, worksheets, informal testing, and information of a short term importance. These records shall be eliminated when the purpose for which they were collected no longer exists. Records of this nature shall not be kept beyond the school year in which they are collected. Can I see my child’s record? You may see your child’s record and receive a copy by contacting a career counselor in the Academy Office. The school has 45 days from the date of the request to have the parent inspect and review the student’s educational records. Can I challenge?

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Any information in your child’s record can be challenged. You may write a letter describing the specific information to which you object. The letter should state why you object to that information and be mailed to: Principal, York County School of Technology, 2179 South Queen Street, York, PA 17402. You will receive a reply from the Principal. Sharing the Information The school respects the confidentiality of each student record. Dissemination of information in student records is handled according to school district policy. Questions If you have questions about the records policy, please contact the Principal. The York County School of Technology may release “Directory Information” (Student name, address, phone number, etc.) However, an eligible student or parent of a student has a right to refuse disclosure of this information by giving written notification to the principal. All other information in the student’s educational records will not be revealed to any persons except as specifically provided in the Pupil Records Policy. A copy of this policy may be obtained from the principal’s office. In order for a student to have the information in his/her permanent record made available to colleges, employers, the Armed Forces or any other agency, it will be necessary to secure a release form in the Student Services Office. This form must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian unless the student is 18 years of age or older. 1. The student must have on file a student record release prior to

graduation. 2. Upon request, the student's high school record will be sent to

prospective employers or school admission offices free of charge. 3. If the student wishes to pick up a copy of his or her record, he or

she must notify the school 48 hours in advance of pick up date and pay a fee of $2.00.

4. If a student or his/her parent do not want information shared with the Armed Forces, they must notify the Guidance Office in writing.

E NGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SERVICES The York County School of Technology ESL/ELL program is designed to support students who have been assessed as speakers of English as a Second Language or English Language Learners. Bi-lingual assistance for Spanish speaking ESL students is available. Students will receive help in navigating different school regulations and requirements, help with homework and class work, intervention on their behalf in areas where needed, and any other assistance that will enable the student to succeed. Translators will be made available for parents at school meetings where there is sufficient notification. N EW OPTIONS - NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS Although York County is encircled in tradition and some still believe in the old stereotypes of what constitutes male and female work, many students in York County are choosing careers that are right for them regardless of their gender. These motivated students are challenging the myths and overcoming the social conditioning, self-doubt and discrimination associated with non-traditional careers. A nontraditional career is one that less than 25% of any one gender is enrolled and may provide greater personal and professional satisfaction as well as greater employment potential and greater advancement possibilities. The New Options Program at York County School of Technology encourages and supports the students in nontraditional careers by providing career exploration activities and on-going support services. CAREER ASSESSMENT CENTER________________________ The Career Assessment Center includes a library of catalogs from two-year and four-year colleges, technical guides, Choices software, Internet access, and Armed Services information that is available to students and their parents. Students interested in continuing their education after graduation have access to information concerning tests such as PSAT, SAT, ACT, ASVAB, as well as open houses, college visits, scholarships, and various types of financial aid. Alumni are welcome to use these resources! M EDIA TECHNOLOGY CENTER

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encouraged to seek assistance from library staff when needed. Students using the MTC must be using library resources. The MTC houses over 20,000 books. A copier is available for student and staff use. Students may come to the MTC from study hall to use library materials with a hall pass from their study hall teacher. Students with reference assignments have priority in the sign-out process. Reference assignment verification should be given by teachers making assignments requiring use of the MTC. Students who are not using the library materials will be returned to study hall and the study hall teacher will be notified. To check out materials, the student must present his or her photo ID card and may not have any outstanding overdue materials. (Use of someone else's card will result in disciplinary action). Materials circulate for varying time periods: REFERENCE MATERIALS circulate overnight and must be returned before the beginning of first period the next day. They carry a fine of $.25 for each day they are late. REGULAR CIRCULATION is for two weeks and carries a fine of $.10 per day for overdue materials. These materials may be renewed for two week time periods if there are no reserves on them. PAMPHLETS AND MAGAZINES do not circulate. They must be used in the MTC. LOST MATERIALS will be charged for replacement at the current list price. The MTC is always a quiet place to work, before school, during study halls, when classes enter and after school. Students are expected not to walk through the MTC during class period. When coming to the MTC, students are expected to enter quietly and proceed with their planned activities without disruption. Rules for using the MTC will be discussed during 9th & 10th grade orientation class period.

L OST AND FOUND Items found should be turned into an academy office. Only students with a pass will be allowed in the lost and found area. Lost textbooks are returned to the teacher who issued them. At the beginning of every month, a list of items will be posted in the bulletin. If these items are not claimed by the end of the month, items will be disposed of by donating to charity or destroying the item. Any items in the lost and found area not claimed by June 30th will be donated to charity. York County School of Technology will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items. S TUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE At a nominal cost, annual accident insurance is offered to students at York County School of Technology. This insurance plan is available during school time or can be extended to 24-hour coverage. The school does not carry insurance to cover medical expenses for injuries to students while attending school or school activities. Parents are urged to study the brochure carefully because there are limitations to the amount of coverage. Students who plan to participate in any interscholastic sport are covered by accident insurance at no cost to the student. Questions about insurance coverage and payment procedures should be directed to the Student Services Office. T ELEPHONE CALLS

Only emergency messages, from the parent or guardian, will be communicated to the student. Any other messages will not be accepted by the office staff. Students are not permitted to use school phones to make personal calls. D ELIVERIES York Tech will not accept delivery of flowers, balloons, food, etc. for students.

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W ORK PERMITS A work permit must be obtained at the student's sending school. The student is not permitted to begin work until the work permit is completed. H OURS OF EMPLOYMENT & RESTRICTIONS All federal and state child labor laws concerning the employment of minors will be strictly adhered to.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION N OCTI (SKILLS) CERTIFICATE The Pennsylvania Skills Certificate was created by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to recognize technical students who have achieved high skills in their chosen technical area. To be eligible for the skills certificate, a student must demonstrate that he/she has mastered the knowledge and skills required for an occupation. To earn the skills certificate, a student must achieve a high score on the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) test given in the spring of the senior year. Students will be tested in both a written and performance test. The written test covers factual knowledge, technical information, and the understanding of principles and problem solving related to the chosen technical program. The performance test allows students to demonstrate that they have the skills required to do the job. The test takes place in the school, where students’ performance will be evaluated by local business and industry persons. All students will receive a Job Ready certificate listing their scores; students who score above the 50 percentile statewide will also receive a Pennsylvania Skills Certificate signed by the current Governor of Pennsylvania. Several technical programs offer National Trade Certificates as an integral component of the curriculum. Students who successfully complete the trade-related certification will be exempt from taking the NOCTI Exam.

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T ECHNICAL CERTIFICATE In order for students to qualify for a technical certificate, the student must:

A. Be eligible for graduation B. Successfully complete 3 years of a technical program or two

years in a Tech Prep program C. Take the NOCTI examination or its equivalent

C OMPETENCY LISTS Each technical teacher maintains a computerized list of technical competencies attained by their students. Students will receive periodical print-outs of their competency progress leading toward attainment of their career objectives. Upon graduation, students will receive a print-out of their competencies to add to their portfolio. S CHOOL-TO-CAREER EDUCATION The York County School of Technology’s School-to-Career Programs are an integral part of our curriculum and are open to qualifying students. The primary purpose of School-to-Career Education is to further develop specific competencies and work attitudes that are essential to the student's success as a worker. It provides the opportunity to continue technical training with actual on-site working conditions. Various school-to-career activities are available to the students at York County School of Technology. These would include: Business Industry Tours - The students visit and tour businesses/ industries in the surrounding communities. These are field trips arranged by the technical teachers. Job Shadowing – Students are encouraged to explore career opportunities through the Job Shadowing experience. All Job Shadows are handled through the School to Career Office. This is a required activity for students enrolled in the Family & Consumer Science class.

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Students may participate in three (3) job shadow visits per school year. The Job Shadow experience can count as a regular school day if at

least five (5) hours are spent at a Job Shadow site. If less than 5 hours are spent at a site, students must return to school to meet attendance requirements. Job Shadow request forms must be handed in to the School-To-Career Office at least one week prior to participating in the Job Shadow Experience. Internships - The student spends 5-20 days receiving specific training at a company. (Available to Sophomores-Seniors) Mentoring - The student completes an extensive shadow of one employee within a company during a nine-week period. A presentation is made upon completion. (Available to Sophomores - Seniors) Cooperative Education - The student spends his/her technical week at an actual work site practicing and sharpening his/her skills. A specific training plan is written. Wages are received. Student’s grades will be determined from co-op work logs and rating sheets. The student does need to meet certain requirements before being eligible for Co-Op. Cooperative Education is available to seniors only. Students who participate in school-to-career activities are reminded of their highly visual representation of the York County School of Technology. Any attitude or behavior on the job or in school that could be interpreted in a negative manner cannot be tolerated. If deemed necessary by the administration, co-op coordinator, employer, or technical teacher, a student may be removed from any activity including their co-op job and returned to the in-house technical program. T ECH PREP Tech Prep is a challenging program of studies designed to guide students into higher level academic courses which will give them a

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strong technical and academic foundation on which to build their futures. It is a school-to-work transition program. Articulation agreements with post-secondary schools provide a smooth transition, eliminate the duplication of course work, and allow the students the opportunity to obtain more advanced training. Tech Prep students receive: 1. A secondary/post-secondary education that leads to an Associate

Degree, two-year certificate, or trade apprenticeship. 2. Technical preparation in a career field, such as manufacturing,

communication, transportation, health care, and construction. 3. Advanced competencies in math, science, and communication; and 4. Training and employment opportunities. A RTICULATION AGREEMENTS York County School of Technology offers students the ability to earn college credits while still in high school. Through articulation agreements with area community colleges and technical schools, high school students enrolled at York County School of Technology can enter certain occupational programs at a community college or trade school with advanced standing through skills and knowledge already obtained. The articulation agreements will provide a way for qualified students to earn credit toward a certificate or degree, thereby saving the student both time and money. Most of our technical programs already have agreements in place with post-secondary schools. Articulation agreements listed in the chart have been completed. Additional programs and schools will be added as they are finalized. For more information, see your guidance counselor.

The York County School of Technology will not discriminate on the basis of sex, race or handicap, or because a person is a disabled veteran of the Vietnam Era, in its admission process, educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Facilities are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons as required by the American with Disabilities Act. The School

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complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries should be directed to Mr. Thomas Graham, ADA/Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, 2179 South Queen Street, York, PA 17402. Phone (717) 741-0820, ext. 5108. Al aceptar solicitudes de matriculacion, es la regla de conducta de la York County School of Technology no discriminar por causa del sexo, de la raza, del color, o del origen nacional del alumno en sus programas academicos y vocacionales. El plantel es accessible a y puede estar usado por personas con incapacidades asi como requiere la ley de los americanos con incapacidades Titulo IX, Seccion 504, y Titulo VI. Se tomarian medidas para asegurar que unal falta de conocimentos del ingles no sera una barrera en la matriculacion a los proramas academicos y vocacionales. Cualquier pregunta se debe dirigir a Mr. Tom Graham, Coordinator del ADA/Titulo IX y Seccion 503/504, York County School of Technology, 2179 South Queen Street, York PA 17402, Telefono: (717) 741-0820, ext. 5108.

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