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E.T. Richardson Middle School
Springfield, Pennsylvania 19064
2019-2020
Student Handbook
And Family Guide
The mission of the E.T. Richardson Middle School Community is
to provide a safe, academically challenging, and diverse learning
environment that encourages all students to develop as
life-long learners and responsible citizens.
1TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letter from the Principal .................................................................................................. 5
Statement on Human Concerns ........................................................................................ 5
ETR Vision Statement...................................................................................................... 6
Academic Terms .............................................................................................................. 7
Bell Schedule.................................................................................................................... 7
Daily Bell Schedule...................................................................................................... 7
2 Hour Delay ................................................................................................................ 7
Day 6 Schedule ............................................................................................................ 8
Springfield School District Personnel .............................................................................. 9
Springfield School District Board of School Directors ............................................... 9
Springfield School District Administration ................................................................. 9
E.T. Richardson Middle School Administration.......................................................... 9
E.T. Richardson Middle School Faculty and Support Staff ...................................... 10
E.T. Richardson Middle School Guidance Department ............................................ 12
E.T. Richardson Middle School Office Staff ............................................................. 12
E.T. Richardson Middle School Custodial and Maintenance Personnel ................... 12
E.T. Richardson Middle School Cafeteria Personnel ................................................ 12
General Information ....................................................................................................... 13
Respect, Responsibility, and Safety ........................................................................... 13
Telephone Numbers ................................................................................................... 13
Emergency Opening/Closing ..................................................................................... 13
Academics ...................................................................................................................... 13
Academic Achievement ............................................................................................. 13
Academic Honesty ..................................................................................................... 14
Academic Themes ...................................................................................................... 14
Extra Help .................................................................................................................. 15
Arrival / Dismissal Procedures ...................................................................................... 15
Arrival ........................................................................................................................ 15
Dismissal .................................................................................................................... 16
Early Dismissal .......................................................................................................... 17
Assembly Programs ....................................................................................................... 17
Assessments and Grading .............................................................................................. 17
Athletics, Intramurals and School Activities ................................................................. 17
Clubs........................................................................................................................... 18
Sports .......................................................................................................................... 19
Intramural Sports ........................................................................................................ 19
Inter-scholastic Sports ................................................................................................ 19
STUDENT ATTENDANCE.......................................................................................... 21
2ABSENCE NOTIFICATION: New Email Procedures for Reporting Student
Absence ...................................................................................................................... 21
EXCUSED ABSENCES ............................................................................................ 22
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES ...................................................................................... 23
PA Act 138 Unexcused Absence Thresholds and Outcomes .................................... 24
Missed Work Due to Unexcused Absence................................................................. 24
ABSENCES AND TARDIES AS RELATED TO EXTRACURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES .............................................................................................................. 24
Early Dismissal .......................................................................................................... 25
Extended Absences .................................................................................................... 25
Perfect Attendance: .................................................................................................... 26
Make Up Work ........................................................................................................... 26
Missed Work Due to Unexcused Absence................................................................. 26
LATE ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL ............................................................................... 26
EXCESSIVE LATE ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL - PROCEDURES AND
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS ............................................................................... 27
Excused Late Arrivals: ............................................................................................... 27
Unexcused Late Arrivals:........................................................................................... 28
Absences and Tardies as Related to Extra-Curricular Activities ............................... 28
Transfers or Withdrawals ........................................................................................... 28
Attendance Forms ...................................................................................................... 28
Building Security............................................................................................................ 28
Bus Transportation ......................................................................................................... 29
Cafeteria ......................................................................................................................... 29
Cell Phones/Telephones ................................................................................................. 29
Communication .............................................................................................................. 30
Computer Usage ............................................................................................................. 30
Conferences .................................................................................................................... 30
Dances/Fun Nights ......................................................................................................... 30
District Policies and Regulations ................................................................................... 31
Early Dismissal .............................................................................................................. 31
Emergency Cards ........................................................................................................... 31
Emergency Evacuation Procedures ................................................................................ 31
FERPA Rights ................................................................................................................ 32
Access to Records ...................................................................................................... 32
Challenge of Records ................................................................................................. 32
Disclosure ................................................................................................................... 32
Directory Information ................................................................................................ 32
Complaints ................................................................................................................. 32
Field Trips ...................................................................................................................... 32
3Student Dress.............................................................................................................. 33
Refunds....................................................................................................................... 33
Overnight Trips .......................................................................................................... 33
Guests and Visitors ........................................................................................................ 33
Guidance Department..................................................................................................... 33
Hall Passes...................................................................................................................... 34
Hallway Courtesy ........................................................................................................... 34
Health Services............................................................................................................... 34
Health Room Procedures............................................................................................ 34
Elevator Use ............................................................................................................... 34
The Pennsylvania Code Relating To Immunizations................................................. 34
Screenings .................................................................................................................. 35
Student Medication Distribution Procedures ............................................................. 35
Student Physical Examinations .................................................................................. 35
Home Access Center (HAC) .......................................................................................... 35
Homework Guidelines ................................................................................................... 36
Learning Materials Center (LMC) ................................................................................. 37
Make-Up Work .............................................................................................................. 38
Absence Due to Illness ............................................................................................... 38
Approved Educational Trips ...................................................................................... 38
Unexcused Absences.................................................................................................. 38
Personal Property ........................................................................................................... 38
Physical Education and Health Classes ......................................................................... 39
School Calendar ............................................................................................................. 39
Student Assistance Team (STAT).................................................................................. 39
Student Dress.................................................................................................................. 39
Student Insurance ........................................................................................................... 41
Student Locks and Lockers ............................................................................................ 41
General Procedures ................................................................................................ 41
Student Planner .............................................................................................................. 42
Team Teaching ............................................................................................................... 42
Textbooks ....................................................................................................................... 42
Student Discipline Code ................................................................................................. 43
Anti-Bullying Policy .................................................................................................. 43
Discipline Referrals .................................................................................................... 43
ETR Discipline Procedures ........................................................................................ 44
Sample Excuse Note Form ......................................................................................... 48
4Letter from the Principal
Welcome to E.T. Richardson Middle School and the 2019-2020 school year. This year promises
to be an exciting year of learning and growth for all our students and staff. We have planned a
schedule for this year designed to provide additional academic time while still emphasizing the total
development of the child through the middle level years.
The purpose of this handbook is to acquaint you and your parents with essential information
regarding important school policies and procedures. Please take the time to review and discuss this
information as a family. The data contained in this handbook can serve for some interesting family
dialogue. Should you have any questions about this information, please to not hesitate to call the
E.T. Richardson Middle School office (610-938-6300; FAX 610-938-6305).
E.T. Richardson Middle School is a place to grow, discover, and learn. During this year I
strongly urge all students to take advantage of the many academic, athletic, and social activities that
our school has to offer. Our students’ success in these areas is very important to everyone in the
E.T. Richardson family. The faculty and staff of E.T.R. trust that the school year will provide many
rewarding experiences for both our students and their families.
-- Dan Tracy
Principal
Statement on Human Concerns
The E.T. Richardson Middle School does not discriminate against any student on the basis of race,
creed, or gender. If there are any concerns regarding such matters, they should be referred to the
student’s teacher or guidance counselor. If the concern cannot be resolved at this level, the building
administration can be asked to participate in resolving the problem. In line with the school district
organization, the superintendent can be involved in any matter not resolved at the building level.
5ETR Vision Statement
We will provide a challenging program, grounded in literacy, to meet the academic, social,
emotional, and developmental needs of each child to reach his/her highest potential in high
school and beyond.
Mission Statement
The mission of the E.T. Richardson Middle School Community is to provide a safe, academically
challenging and diverse learning environment that encourages all students to develop as life-long
learners and responsible citizens.
Belief Statements
We believe that
1. All students should understand the relationship between the choices they make and the
immediate and long-term consequences for themselves and others.
2. Respect for self and others and the celebration of diversity strengthens the overall
environment of our school.
3. Our school should provide a secure and healthy environment where students can grow
emotionally, physically, and academically.
4. The middle level academic program should be standards-based and should challenge each
student to achieve at his/her highest cognitive level.
5. We should provide academically and developmentally appropriate experiences so that every
student can learn.
6. A clear, consistent, and appropriately enforced discipline policy will promote the structure
that is essential to learning.
7. Our school should provide opportunities for students to participate in both co-curricular and
extra-curricular activities, and to develop social responsiveness.
8. Our school should be committed to a collaborative approach to problem solving.
9. Our school should provide students and staff with the tools and opportunities necessary for
continued growth and development.
Core Values
Collaborative
We place a high importance on our time to work together focusing on the needs of students
and improving student success.
Accountable
We are responsible for the success of our students, our commitment to each other, and our
relationships with families.
Respectful
Honest and open communication is the foundation for our professional relationships. We
respect, support, and value each member of our school family.
Passionate
We enjoy our work with early adolescent students and model our love for education by
making learning fun.
6Academic Terms
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
Begins 9/3/19 12/9/19 3/23/20
Ends 12/6/19 3/20/20 6/16/20
Bell Schedule
Daily Bell Schedule
6th 7th 8th
Advisory 7:55 - 8:20 Advisory 7:55 - 8:20 Advisory 7:55 - 8:20
1 8:23 - 9:22 1* 8:23 - 9:08 1 8:23 - 9:23
2 9:25 - 10:24 2* 9:11 – 9:56 2 9:26 - 10:26
Lunch 10:27 – 10:57 3 9:59- 10:59 3 10:29 - 11:29
3* 11:02 - 11:47 4 11:02 - 12:03 Lunch 11:32 – 12:02
4* 11:50 - 12:35 Lunch 12:06 - 12:36 4 12:07- 1:07
5 12:38 - 1:37 5 12:41 - 1:40 5* 1:10 - 1:55
6 1:40 - 2:39 6 1:43 - 2:45 6* 1:58 - 2:45
Home
base 2:40 - 2:45
2 Hour Delay
6th 7th 8th
Advisory 9:55 – 10:05 Advisory 9:55 - 10:05 Advisory 9:55 - 10:05
1 10:08 – 10:45 1* 10:08 - 10:38 1 10:08 - 10:47
2 10:48 – 11:25 2* 10:41 - 11:11 2 10:50 - 11:31
6 11:28 – 12:05 3 11:14 - 11:54 Lunch 11:34 - 12:04
Lunch 12:07 – 12:37 4 11:57 - 12:37 3 12:07 - 12:48
3* 12:40 – 1:05 Lunch 12:40 - 1:10 4 12:51 - 1:32
4 1:08 – 1:33 5 1:13 - 1:56 5* 1:35 - 2:06
5 1:36 – 2:40 6 1:59 - 2:45 6* 2:09 - 2:45
Home base 2:41 – 2:45
* = cycle classes
7Day 6 Schedule
6th 7th 8th
Advisory 7:55 – 8:05 Advisory 7:55 - 8:05 Advisory 7:55 – 8:05
Rem/Acc 8:08 – 9:03 Rem/Acc 8:08- 9:03 Rem/Acc 8:08 – 9:03
1 9:06 – 9:57 1 9:06 – 9:46 1 9:06 – 9:58
2 10:00 – 10:51 2 9:49 – 10:29 2 10:01 – 10:53
Lunch 10:54 – 11:29 3 10:32 – 11:26 3 10:56 – 11:48
3* 11:34 – 12:11 4 11:29 – 12:23 Lunch 11:51 - 12:24
4 12:14 – 12:51 Lunch 12:26 - 12:56 4 12:27 - 1:21
5 12:54 – 1:46 5 12:58- 1:50 5 1:24 - 2:03
6 1:49 - 2:41 6 1:53 – 2:45 6 2:06 - 2:45
*Rem/Acc = Remediation/Acceleration
8Springfield School District Personnel
Springfield School District Board of School Directors
Frank Agovino, Treasurer Christopher DeSantis
Jennifer H. Lofland, Vice President Kevin Keenen
Domenic Bentivegna, Secretary Bruce E. Lord, Jr., President
Jennifer Flynn Joseph Sillo
Mark Sereni, Solicitor Margret G. Rovinski
Springfield School District Administration
Dr. Anthony Barber Superintendent
Mr. Don Mooney Executive Director of Operations
Mrs. Cynthia Mattei Director of Teaching & Learning Elementary
Dr. Jeffrey Zweiback Director of Teaching &Learning Secondary
Ms. Linda Bellace Director of Human Resources
Dr. Melissa Butler Director of Technology
Mrs. Nicole Damon Information Technology
Mr. Brandon Lang Food Services
Mr. Glenn Mallon District Coordinator of Athletics
Ms. Mary McManus Purchasing
Mrs. Marne Lorah Special Education Supervisor
Dr. Kristen Nash Director of Special Education
Mr. Peter Olsen Facilities Director
Dr. David Soslau L.A. Curriculum & Instruction Specialist
Mrs. Debbie Mosloskie Manager of Financial Reporting
E.T. Richardson Middle School Administration
Dr. Daniel Tracy Principal X-6350 Daniel.Tracy@ssdcougars.org
Mr. Walter Hartshorn Assistant Principal X-6375 Walter.Hartshorn@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. Megan Scelfo Assistant Principal X-6325 Megan.Scelfo@ssdcougars.org
9E.T. Richardson Middle School Faculty and Support Staff
Teacher Room Grade Subject Team EMAIL
Mr. J. Lebano 18 6 ELA PRIDE Jason.Lebano@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. J. Gilrain ASL Jennifer.Gilrain@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. M. Walsh 19 6 Math GOLDEN RAMS Maeve.Walsh@ssdcougars.org
Ms. K. Dun 137 8 SCI GOLDEN RAMS Katie. Dun@.ssdcougars.org
Mrs. M. Rizzio 5 6 ELA GOLDEN RAMS Meg.Rizzio@ssdcougars.org
Mr. T. Odgers 22 6 Math KNIGHTS Todd.Odgers@ssdcougars.org
Mr. K. Broome 20 6 SCI GOLDEN RAMS Keith.Broome@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. D. Moluf 1 6 ELA KNIGHTS Debbie.Moluf@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. D. McDade 3 6 Science KNIGHTS Diane.McDade@ssdcougars.org
Ms. L. Epperson 6 6 ELA PRIDE Lorie.Epperson@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. J. Ennis 21 6 ELA PRIDE Jennifer.Ennis@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. M. McCarry 2 6 SCI PRIDE Mary.McCarry@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. T. Johnson 3 6 LST KNIGHTS Tiffany.Johnson@ssdcougars.org
Mr. C. Johnson 116 6 Math/Workshop Christo.Johnson@ssdcougars.org
Ms. S. Griffin 103 7 Science EXPLORERS Suzanne.Griffin@ssdcougars.org
Ms. C. Ishak 139 8 Math QUAKERS Christine.Ishak@ssdcougars.org
Mr. M. Marinelli 169 7 SS EXPLORERS Erica.Polsky@ssdcougars.org
Mr. T. Reynolds 121 8 ELA QUAKERS Trey.Reynolds@ssdcougars.org
Ms. J. Merrill 120 7 Science HAWKS Jeffrey.Merrill@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. A. Smith 101 7 ELA HAWKS Amanda.Smith@ssdcougars.org
Ms. M. Weary 119 7 SS HAWKS Madison.Weary@ssdcougars.org
Mr. D. White 105 7 Math HAWKS Daniel.White@ssdcougars.org
Mr. K. Bennett 113 7 Math WILDCATS Keith.Bennett@ssdcougars.org
Ms. M. McLaughlin 104 7 Science DRAGONS Megan.McLaughlin@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. S. Pierce 117 7 ELA WILDCATS Stephanie.Pierce@ssdcougars.org
Mr. K. Steinke 118 7 SS WILDCATS Kevin.Steinke@ssdcougars.org
Ms. L.Wiseley 138 8 ELA DRAGONS LaurenWiseley@ssdcougars.org
Mr. P. Kerrigan LMC 7 Admin Tech Paul.Kerrigan@ssdcougars.org
Mr. J. Pizzica 102 7 Math EXPLORERS Joseph.Pizzica@ssdcougars.org
Mr. R. Duffey 133 8 Math OWLS Rich.Duffey@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. M. Mancini 132 8 ELA OWLS Cynthia.Armitage@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. S. Pizzica 134 8 SS OWLS Sarah.Pizzica@ssdcougars.org
Mr. B. Tanen 130 8 Science QUAKER Brian.Tanen@ssdcougars.org
Ms. N. Murphy 140 8 Math DRAGONS Nicole.DiGregorio@ssdcougars.org
Mr. C. Balaban 116 Math/Workshop Corey.Balaban@ssdcougars.org
Mr. M. Stewart 135 8 Challenge Matthew.Stewart@ssdcougars.org
Ms. P. Keller 154 7 Spec. Ed E/Support Pam.Keller@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. DiBlasi 131 8 Spec. Ed Owls Lauren.DiBlasi@ssdcougars.org
Mr. Guille 119 8 Spec. Ed WILDCATS Micheal.Guille@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. C. Latessa LA Carol.Latessa@ssdcougars.org
10Teacher Room Subject EMAIL
Mr. C. Chinnici 128 Art Curt.Chinnici@ssdcougars.org
Ms. A. Fafalios 127 Art Argie.Fafalios@ssdcougars.org
Mr. M. Stewart 153 Challenge Matthew.Stewart@ssdcougars.org
Ms. Christiansen 135 Science Lauren.Christiansen@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. I. Hartman 155 Computer Specialist Ida.Hartman@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. A. Parsons 4 Math Amy.Parsons@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. M. Graff L13 FCS Michelle.Graff@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. D. Blair Gym Health and PE Dawn.Blair@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. P. Corcoran Gym Health and PE Pam.Corcoran@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. M. Kirshner 152 World Language Mary.Kirshner@ssdcougars.org
Mr. M. Heath Gym Health and PE Mike.Heath@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. K. Boyer 160 Instrumental Music Kathleen.Boyer@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. S. Staats 17 ELA Sarah.Staats@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. J. Pizzi 150 LA Resources Jenna.Pizzi@ssdcougars.org
Ms. C. Aiken 167 Life Skills Carol.Aiken@ssdcougars.org
Ms. L. Tocci 100 Math Resource Laura.Tocci@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. S. Pellak 115 FCS Stephanie.Pellak@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. T. Missar 124 Nurse Terri.Missar@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. M. Booth 116 Reading Workshop Melissa.Booth@ssdcougars.org
Mr. A. Humes 116 Math Workshop Albert.Humes@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. E. Turturici 129 Reading Workshop Erin.Turturici@ssdcougars.org
Ms. L. Walker 123 School Psychologist Lauren.Walker@ssdcougars.org
Mr. D. Bradley 106 ELA- Explorers Donald. Bradley@ssdcougars.org
Ms. G. Boggs/S.
170 Special Education Genna.Boggs@ssdcougars.org
Collins
Mrs. J. Ruskowski Spec. Ed. PRIDE Jen.Ruskowski@ssdcougars.org
Mr. J. Conlin 168 S.T.E.M. James.Conlin@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. K. Stewart 7 Technology Katie.Stewart@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. C. Williams Spec. Ed RAMS Cherie.Williams@ssdcougars.org
Ms. P.Oppenheimer 162 Vocal Music Pamela.Oppenheimer@ssdcougars.org
Ms. E. Finestone 121 Spec. Ed. Quakers Erica.Finestone@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. L. Pusztay 7 World Language Lori.Pusztay@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. C. Schwartz 152 World Language Christyann.Schwartz@ssdcougars.org
Mr. B. Atwell LA William.Atwell@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. DiStephano LA Sharon.DiStephano@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. E. Booth LA Erin.Booth@ssdcougars.org
Ms. S. Braxton LA Shonnte. Braxton@ssdcougars.org
Ms. DuVernois LA Helen DuVernois@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. J. Moore LA Joann.Moore@ssdcougars.org
Mr. N. Nelson LA Norm.Nelson@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. D. Pierangeli LA Dianne.Pierangeli@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. K. McCann LA Katie.McCann@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. M. Tomasura LA MaryLynn.Tomasure@ssdcougars.org
11E.T. Richardson Middle School Guidance Department
Mr. D. Spiropoulos Grade 6 X-6335 Demetrius.Spiropoulos@ssdcougars.org
Ms. Kristen Sokalski Grade 7 X-6336 Kristen.Sokalski@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. Maramei Beatty Grade 8 X-6334 Maramei.Beatty@ssdcougars.org
E.T. Richardson Middle School Office Staff
Mrs. B. Garling Main Office X-6302 Barbara.Garling @ssdcougars.org
Mrs. S. Crockarell Main Office X-6300 Susan.Crockarell@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. P. Pellak Guidance X-6330 Pat.Pellak@ssdcougars.org
Mrs. S. Heller LMC X-6320 Susan.Heller@ssdcougars.org
Ms. C. Marciano Copy/LMC X-6368 Conchetta.Marciano@ssdcougars.org
E.T. Richardson Middle School Custodial and Maintenance Personnel
Mr. M. Adams Head Custodian
Mr. C. Buchan Custodian
Mr. P. Murphy Custodian
Mr. J. Phelan Custodian
Mr. J. Hilley Custodian
Mr. N. Romano Custodian
Mr. J. Stinger Custodian
E.T. Richardson Middle School Cafeteria Personnel
Mrs. M. Rushlow Manager
Mrs. E. Bier Food Service Worker
Mrs. L. Correnti Food Service Worker
Mrs. J. Guy Food Service Worker
Mrs. A. Lupica Food Service Worker
Mrs. C. Padilla Food Service Worker
Mrs. L. Robinson Food Service Worker
Mrs. J. Wright Food Service Worker
12General Information
Respect, Responsibility, and Safety
Respect, responsibility, and safety are the guiding principles at ETR. Our goal is to be mindful of these
principles every day to help our students recognize and accept differences in others, reach their own academic
potential, act with dignity and respect, contribute to our school community, and conduct themselves in a safe
and responsible manner. To successfully achieve these goals, students should
• attend school regularly and on time;
• exert maximum effort in all classes;
• participate in extra-curricular activities;
• become familiar with and follow the school rules.
Telephone Numbers
Main Office 610-938-6300
Attendance Office 610-938-6310
Guidance Office 610-938-6330
Nurse 610-938-6315
Emergency Opening/Closing
When the situation requires that school open late, close early, or the regular school schedule is altered, the
information will be announced via Global Connect telephone call to the student’s home number, as well as on
Channel 11, the District website (www.ssdcougars.org), and over local radio stations.
Our school number is 526. Please do not call the school for closing/late opening/early dismissal information.
Academics
Academic Achievement
Distinguished Honor Roll
Each marking period, students maintaining an “A” average in all academic and special area classes are
recognized by being named to the ETR Distinguished Honor Roll. The names of the students
achieving Distinguished Honor Roll status will have their names listed in the Springfield Press and
posted in a display case in the main hallway of ETR.
Honor Roll
Each marking period, students maintaining a “B” average in all academic and special area classes are
recognized by being named to the ETR Honor Roll. The names of the students achieving Honor Roll
status will have their names listed in the Springfield Press and posted in a display case in the main
hallway of ETR.
13Academic Honesty
Plagiarism and cheating are not acceptable at ETR. Plagiarism involves an attempt by a student to present
another’s work as his or her own. This applies to class work, homework, projects, and/or tests.
Plagiarism and cheating include but are not limited to:
• Copying or giving an assignment to a student to be copied unless specifically directed to do so by the
teacher.
• Submitting another student’s work as one’s own.
• Using the exact words or a close paraphrase from another person’s writing without the correct citation.
• Submitting any work that is not the student’s original work.
• Using textbooks, notes, calculators, or computer programs during a test or quiz unless specifically
directed to do so by the teacher.
• Unauthorized access to an exam or the answers to an exam.
Consequences:
1st Incident: Student receives an “F/0” for the assignment and an Administrative Detention
(minimum).
Teacher completes a behavior referral and notifies the student, parent, and counselor.
Repeated Incidents: Student receives an “F/0” for the assignment.
Teacher completes a behavior referral and notifies the student, parent, and counselor.
Conference is held with the student, parent(s), teacher, counselor, and principal.
Consequences may include, but are not limited to, suspension and/or a loss of
privileges.
Academic Themes
Academic themes are the guiding ideas that are utilized by our faculty to establish a focal point for creating inter-
disciplinary units. Each quarter, these themes serve as a basis for answering the question, “Why is this
information important for me to know?” Themes guide our planning and allow us to explore real-world
connections to our curriculums while simultaneously encouraging departments and teams to work collaboratively.
1st Trimester 2nd Trimester 3rd Trimester
IDENTITY COMMUNITY INQUIRY
“We know what we are, but not what “Alone we can do so little, but “As one may bring himself to believe
we may be.” together we can do so much” almost anything he is inclined to
believe, it makes all the difference
whether we begin or end with the
inquiry, 'What is truth?'”
14Extra Help
Teachers are typically available for extra help from 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday. It is
advisable to plan ahead with teachers. Students should make arrangement for transportation home when
staying for extra help. Before school and lunchtime help sessions may also be scheduled with the teachers.
Teachers will provide students with a pass in advance of these sessions so that the staff monitoring students
will permit them to leave their grade areas to go to that teacher’s classroom.
Arrival / Dismissal Procedures
Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures:
In order to make the process as efficient as possible, we need the help of everyone. The following tips
should help the process go as fast as possible:
• The best time to drop off students is before the buses arrive between 7:25 and 7:35.
Students should only exit and enter cars at the designated zone.
• When exiting or entering a car, students should only use the sidewalk side of the zone;
please do not allow students to enter on roadside.
• Go all the way to the end of the drop off/pick up zone before allowing students to exit or
enter.
• After dropping off or picking up students, exit the zone by immediately pulling into the car
lane on the left so other cars can enter the drop off/pick up zone.
Arrival
Students should arrive at school by 7:45 each day. Homeroom starts promptly at 7:55 a.m. Students are
expected to be seated in their homerooms at this time. Students arriving prior to 7:45 a.m. should go directly
to their grade level areas:
Grade 6 School Cafeteria
Grade 7 Tech Ed and Band Hallways (Auditorium)
Grade 8 Gym
ETR Staff will be in these areas at 7:25 a.m. to monitor the students as they arrive. At 7:45 a.m. students will
be released to go to their lockers and homerooms. Locker locations and assignments are by homeroom.
Homeroom teachers will provide locker assignments.
ETR Staff are usually on duty to direct traffic and to direct students safely across the zebra crosswalks in front
of the building both before and after school.
For their safety,
• Walkers should always use the sidewalks upon entering the school grounds.
• Students arriving by car should exit the car at the designated Parent Drop Off/ Pick Up Zone in front of
ETR and should cross the bus lane at the zebra cross walk.
15• Bus students will exit the buses in the designated areas in front of ETR and should use the sidewalks as
they enter the building.
Dismissal
Students who do not have any after school obligations or activities are released at 2:45 p.m.
Bus Students
Bus students assigned to early buses will report immediately to their buses, which routinely line up in the bus
lane closest to the cafeteria end of the building. Students taking late buses must wait in the Auditorium
under the direction of ETR Staff until their bus is called.
Non-Bus students
Students who walk, ride a bike, or are picked up by car should exit the building and school grounds at 2:45
unless they are attending a scheduled meeting, event, or plan to work in the LMC. Walkers should obey
crossing guards. If a bicycle is ridden to school, it should be locked in the bicycle racks located near the
cafeteria end of the building. Bicycles should not be locked to sidewalk railings. For everyone’s safety,
skateboards and roller blades are not permitted to be used on school grounds.
When students are picked up by car after school, drivers must obey all parking signs and markings. (See map
below.) Drivers must not park in yellow-lined areas. Drivers should drive into the upper parking area from
the main entrance; form a single line of parked vehicles, and pull up to the Parent Drop Off/ Pick Up Zone
when space permits. Drivers must not block the bus and fire lanes. Administrators and school staff monitor
students and facilitate traffic flow at dismissal. Please adhere to their directions.
16Early Dismissal
If a student must leave the building during the school day, a note from a parent or guardian requesting an
early dismissal should be presented to the main office during homeroom on the day of the early
dismissal. The office staff will give the student a pass, which should be presented to the teacher whose class
the student will be leaving.
**For each early dismissal, a parent or guardian must present identification to sign the student out in
the main office.
Students remaining in the building after school hours should be under the direct supervision of ETR Staff.
Prior arrangements should be made with parent or guardian for transportation home if the student is not a
walker. Calls to parents may be made from the classroom phone of the teacher monitoring the student after
school.
Assembly Programs
Assembly periods are held in our school on a regular basis. Previous assemblies have included outside
speakers and shows from the community and other schools as well as presentations by professional theater
companies. Assembly programs are held by grade. Students usually attend these programs in advisory groups
monitored by their advisors. Groups going to and returning from an assembly are expected to move in a quiet,
orderly fashion. These programs are planned as enjoyable events for our students. Polite appreciation of the
persons presenting the program should be expressed in the form of appropriate applause. Conduct disturbing
to the performers or other members of the audience is never permitted and will be subject to the student
discipline code.
Assessments and Grading
All academic and enrichment/cycle classes at ETR are graded classes. Letter grades of A, B, C, D, and F are
assigned as measures of student achievement in his/her classes. Individual teachers may use a variety of
assessment rubrics to determine the marking period grade. When points are assigned to individual
assignments, tests, and quizzes, a percentage or mathematical system is used to calculate the letter grade as
follows: 90 – 100 A; 80 – 89 B; 70 – 79 C; 60 – 69 D; below 60 F. Final exams are given in all academic
subjects and are departmental in nature. Final exam grades count as one major exam grade in the 4th marking
period. Teachers use a computerized gradebook program which has an internet parent viewer. You may access
your child’s grades at any time online. Login information will be sent home and you may access the site via
the district website (www.ssdcougars.org) to view grades or tutorial videos.
Athletics, Intramurals and School Activities
ETR offers a variety of activities geared toward student interests and abilities. Sign-ups and informational
meetings are set up by the advisor or coach. It is the responsibility of the student to listen to announcements
regarding any after school activities. After school activities, unless otherwise specified, occur between 3:00
p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Students must arrange for a ride home after the activity. No bus transportation is available.
After school activities are optional and participation may be suspended if disciplinary or academic
expectations are not met.
17Transportation from Away Games to ETR: Our preference is for students to return to ETR
on the district provided transportation; however, we understand this is not always possible. In order to
ensure the safe return of students from away games and have manageable system for the coaches, we are
requesting parents provide us with at least 24 hours’ notice for each occurrence a student will need a
ride with another adult from an away game. The request can be made via email to the coach and
principal.
Clubs
The following clubs have been offered in previous years. Clubs are run based upon the interest of students and
the availability of adult volunteer sponsors.
Chess Club – Chess Club meets weekly in the LMC. Students learn strategy and play the game. Mr. White is
the faculty advisor.
Drama Club – Students in ETR’s Drama Club present a short play in the spring. Ms. Oppenheimer and Mrs.
Wiseley are the faculty advisors.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) – FBLA is an organization that will do the following for
members: develop self-confidence; provide workshops for personal development, career planning and
leadership training; allow for involvement in charitable activities; create opportunities to participate in field
trips in order to learn more about a variety of occupations and industries; and provide an opportunity to
develop new friendships. Students in grades 6 through 8 may join. Mrs. Stewart is the faculty advisor.
Geography Bee – The winner of ETR’s annual Geography Bee is eligible to compete in the next level of The
National Geographic Bee, an annual geography contest sponsored by the National Geographic Society. Mr.
Marinelli is the faculty advisor.
Homework Club – ETR’s Homework Club is held Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (2:45 – 3:45). Room
assignments will be made once permission slips are returned. A teacher will facilitate each session. Students
are expected to come to homework club fully prepared (planner, pen/pencil, books, assignments).
Math Counts – Math Counts is the largest and most difficult mathematics competition for middle school
students in the country. Its founding sponsors include the CNA Foundation, the National Society of
Professional Engineers, and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Paw Print – ETR’s student newspaper publishes four issues each year. The staff includes all grade levels. The
Paw Print has a variety of sections: school news, school sports, opinions, interviews, student reads (creative
writing), a fun page (cartoons, games, trivia), and pictures. The group meets regularly to plan issues, work on
submissions, set-up, and distribute the newspaper to students. (TBD) is the faculty advisor.
Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) -Student participants in the PJAS program are encouraged
to follow the scientific method to select a project, research the background, formulate a hypothesis, develop an
experiment to prove or disprove the hypothesis, and to collect and analyze data from their experiment. The
students then prepare an oral presentation with visuals (transparencies). Students present their findings to
judges in early March at a Regional Meeting. Students that receive a first award at the regional meeting will
be able to present their findings at the State Meeting in May. Mr. Conlin is the faculty advisor.
Reading Olympics – The goal of the Reading Olympics is to increase students' reading for enjoyment and
increase reading skills. Students collaborate with their teammates to read 40 - 50 books that have been
selected by a committee of librarians, reading specialists and classroom teachers. These professionals read the
books and write questions which teams of students answer during the competition. The Olympics are
18primarily a celebration of reading rather than a contest. All participants are awarded ribbons. Since the teams
generate much excitement about this event, the experience is rewarding for everyone involved. Mrs.Finestone
is the faculty advisor.
Spelling Bee -- This school-wide contest takes place in February. Toward the end of January, Language Arts
teachers with either nominate students or select students from their classes who have expressed interest in
participating in the bee. A preliminary round will be held, and the highest scorers will be the contestants in the
actual Spelling Bee. The winner of the bee will continue to compete in the county-wide spelling bee which
takes place in March. Mrs. Booth is the faculty coordinator.
Stage Crew – The students who participate in Stage Crew assist in setting up audio and visual equipment for
assemblies and other special events during the school day and occasionally in the evening. Mr. Conlin is the
faculty advisor.
Student Council – Student Council facilitates many ETR student events. Amy Parsons the faculty advisor.
Yearbook -- ETR’s Yearbook is designed and created by 8th grade students who work as writers, photographers,
artists, layout designers, typesetters and editors. The staff meets from September to April to compile the
yearbook, which is distributed in June each year. Mrs. Stewart are the faculty advisors.
Sports
Mr. Broome is the ETR Athletic Director, and can be contacted at Keith.Broome@ssdcougars.org
Intramural Sports
Students in Grade 6 may participate in intramural sports held in the Fall and Winter seasons. These are
informal programs designed to foster teamwork and fun. The sports available each season are announced prior
to the season, parental permission slips are distributed prior to the first meeting of each sport.
Fall Winter
Grade 6 Touch Football Coach Broome Grade 6 Girls’ Basketball Coach Broome
Grade 6 Indoor Soccer Coach Broome Grade 6 Boys’ Basketball Coach Broome
Inter-scholastic Sports
Students in Grade 7 and 8 are eligible to try out for inter-scholastic team sports held in the Fall, Winter and
Spring seasons. Practices are after school Monday through Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. All athletes are required to
have a completed PIAA physical. Physicals are offered at ETR the first week of June for the following school
year at a cost of $20, cash, or they may be completed by the student’s personal physician. Physical forms are
available in the main office, the nurses’ office, and on the district web site. Athletes must meet ETR’s eligibility
requirements, namely, they may not be failing any two core subjects on a weekly basis. All athletic events are
held after school and the schedule is available on the district website: http://www.ssdcougars.org/athletics.cfm
Fall Sports
Girls’ Soccer 7th Grade: Coach Lebano 8th Grade: Coach Pierangeli
Boys’ Soccer 7 Grade: Coach Merrill
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8th Grade: Coach Horgouslou
Soccer is a fast paced game requiring a lot of running. It is played on a field between two teams of 11 players,
each with the objective of trying to kick or head a ball into the opponent’s goal without the use of their hands.
The teams play two 30 minute halves. Equipment: Shin guards and cleats required at all times. This is a
competitive travel team competing against other middle schools. Try outs are required. Coaches teach basic
concepts of teamwork, skills and tactics of the game.
19Girls’ Field Hockey 8th Grade: Coach Moluf 7th Grade: Coach Broome
Playing field hockey can be a fun and exciting way to improve your fitness, enjoy friendly competition, make
new friends, and be a part of a team. Although goals occur more frequently than in soccer (a game to which
hockey is sometimes compared: 'soccer with sticks'), field hockey is usually relatively low scoring. The game
is played by two teams of 11 players - 10 players and 1 goaltender. Although there are set positions (forwards,
backs, wings etc.) the composition of any team is at the discretion of the coach (what positions players play at).
The object of the game is to have scored more goals than your opponents by the game's end, with one point
being awarded for each goal scored as in most games of this nature.
Volleyball 7th Grade: Coach Pizzica 8th Grade: Coach Ennis
ETR offers volleyball during the fall season. Tryouts are held immediately upon the students return to school
in September. The team practices Monday-Friday from 3:00-5:00 in the gymnasium. Experience is not
required but is definitely an advantage. All players are required to attend all practices and games. The team
competes against schools throughout Delaware County and is scheduled to play 12-14 matches during the
months of September, October and concludes the first week of November. The goal of the program is to
improve the player’s current skills while introducing more advanced skills as the season progresses. All
players are expected to display positive sportsmanship.
Unlimited Football Head Coach TBA / Assistant Coach TBA
115-Pound Football Head Coach White / Assistant Coach Balaban
ETR offers two football programs during the fall season. The Unlimited squad has no weight limit for their
respective athletes, while the 115-Pound team is for athletes not weighing more than this weight. The program
starts immediately upon the athletes return to school in September. The team practices Monday through Friday
from 3:00-5:30 p.m., at Springfield High School. Home games take place at the high school Stadium Field. All
athletes are welcome to participate as there are no cuts. All equipment is provided by Springfield School
District and must be returned at the end of the season. The team typically plays 7 to 9 games against opponents
from throughout Delaware County. The goal of the program is to teach middle school athletes the skills
necessary to compete in games. All players are expected to attend every practice and game, and are required to
demonstrate positive sportsmanship.
Winter Sports
7th and 8th Grade Wrestling Head Coach D’Ortone / Assistant Coach Bennett
The wrestling team at ETR is a growing experience for every level wrestler to advance themselves in the sport.
From beginner to advanced, coaches teach the wrestlers the basics and fundamentals for success on the mat.
Wrestle-offs determines who is the top wrestler in each of the 18 weight classes. Every wrestler is given the
opportunity to compete for any spot in the line-up when they make the necessary weight.
Girls’ Basketball 8th Grade: Coach Pierangeli 7th Grade: Coach Broome
Boys’ Basketball 8th Grade: Coach Guille 7th Grade: Coach Nelson
Basketball is an indoor court game between two teams of five players each advancing a ball up and down the
court by dribbling or passing trying to score a basket by tossing the ball through a hoop. The game is played in
four quarters consisting of six minutes each. Equipment: Good pair of basketball sneakers. This is a
competitive travel team competing against other middle schools. Try-outs are required. Coaches teach basic
concepts of teamwork, skills and game tactics.
20Spring Sports
Baseball 8th Grade: Coach Pizzica 7th Grade: Coach Guille
ETR offers baseball in the spring season. Tryouts are held approximately the second week of March, weather
permitting. The team practices Monday- Friday from 3:00-5:00 on the baseball field located in front of the
school. Experience is not required but is definitely an advantage. All players are required to attend all practices
and games. The team competes against schools throughout Delaware County and is scheduled to play 12-14
games during the months of April and May. The goal of the program is to successfully build on existing skills
while learning new skills and rules of the game as well as to display positive sportsmanship.
Softball 8th Grade: Coach Merrill 7th Grade: Coach Spiropoulos
ETR offers girls’ softball in the spring season. Tryouts are held the second week of March, weather permitting.
The team practices Monday-Friday from 3:00-5:00 on the softball field located at Scenic Hills Elementary
School. Experience is not required but is definitely an advantage. All players are required to attend practices
and games. The team is scheduled to play approximately 12 games per season against league schools located in
Delaware County. The goal of the program is to successfully build on existing skills while introducing more
advanced skills and situations in the game.
Boys’ Lacrosse 8th Grade: Coach Lebano 7th Grade: Lacrosse Coach Murray
Girls’ Lacrosse 8 Grade: Coach Booth
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7th Grade: Coach Pierangeli
Tryouts will be held for the ETR lacrosse teams in the spring. These interscholastic teams practice Monday
through Friday and play approximately 15 games during the season. Experience is not required but is
definitely an advantage. The goal of this team is to successfully build on existing skills and learn new skills
and rules of the game as well as to display good sportsmanship at all times. All players are expected to attend
all practices and games. Good effort, attitude, and cooperation as well as having fun are expected.
Track and Field Boys’ Head Coach Nelson / Assistant Coach Turturici
Girls’ Coach Byrne and Coach Moluf
This team sport allows students in seventh and eighth grade to learn about the many events associated with
classic track and field. It is open to boys and girls in seventh and eighth grade only. The teams compete
against neighboring schools throughout Delaware County. The events can be broken down into several
categories: sprints, distance runs, relays and field events. In sprints the participants are broken up into weight
groups (90 lbs., 100 lbs., and 115 lbs.) for the 70 meters but all are included in the 100 meter, 200 meter and
400 meter races. The distance events are for 800 meters and 1600 meters. Other running events include the
hurdles and relays. For field events, athletes participate in high jump, long jump, and shot put.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE
Policy No. 204 Administrative Regulations
ABSENCE NOTIFICATION: New Email Procedures for Reporting Student Absence
The following procedures will be adhered to in administering the Springfield School District’s attendance
procedures regarding absences. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in the absence being
coded as unexcused (see below for more details) and Pennsylvania Laws governing attendance will be applied
accordingly (please see below).
Absences to inform the school that the student will not be in attendance are preferably received via email and
must be sent on the day of absence. The attendance hotline email address is: etrattendance@ssdcougars.org.
21The email must include: the name and phone number of the parent or guardian reporting the absence, the
student’s name, grade, date of absence(s) and the reason. This email will serve as the written note confirming
the student’s absence in accordance with PA Attendance Laws and in lieu of the ETR Absence Card. Once
received, an automated response confirming the receipt of the email will be returned to the sender’s email
account.
Absences can also be phoned into the Attendance Hotline (610) 938-6310 to inform the school that the student
will not be in attendance. In addition, and in accordance with PA Attendance Laws, a signed written note is
required for each phoned in absence(s). An approved SHS Absence Card must be submitted within 3 days of
return from an absence.
If a student is absent five (5) consecutive days, parents/guardians must secure a note from a doctor or medical
professional for the absences to be excused. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the absences
being coded as unexcused (see below for more details) and Pennsylvania Laws governing attendance shall be
applied accordingly (please see below).
Students who accumulate 10 absences must submit a doctor’s note for subsequent absences to excuse the
absences. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the absence being coded as unexcused (see
below for more details) and Pennsylvania Laws governing attendance shall be applied accordingly (please see
below).
In cases where the school administration believes that absences due to illness are chronic or irregular, the
school administration may request a physician’s statement certifying that such absences are medically justified.
Absences for a portion of the school day will be treated as cumulative and translated into equivalent days.
NOTE: Parents/guardians will be notified in writing of if/when a student’s attendance record becomes
concerning or reaches the level of non-compliance with compulsory attendance codes
EXCUSED ABSENCES
State law establishes conditions under which any child may be excused from attendance at school. In keeping
with these statutes and recommendations of the State Department of Education, students in the Springfield
Schools may be excused temporarily from school attendance for the following reasons:
Sickness
Quarantine
Death in the immediate family
Inclement weather that would endanger the health of the child or make roads impassable
For observance of a major religious holiday - In instances of requests to be excused from school
attendance for observance of a religious holiday, the school administration shall excuse absences
only for those days on the list of major religious holidays published by the State Department of
Education.
Student educational workshop/seminar/visit (college visit, student presentation, etc.) with the
approval of Administration:
o Failure to receive prior approval for such trip may result in the absence from school being
regarded as unexcused.
o Advanced approval required.
o Student must be in good academic standing and attendance.
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