HATBORO-HORSHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT 2018 2019
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HATBORO-HORSHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT 2018~2019
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AUGUST OCTOBER 29 30 31 1
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S HS Link Crew Training 7AM - 2PM
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 KV Open House 3PM - 7:30PM HS Home & School Assn.
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Welcome Back Breakfast
7:30AM
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 BM Open House
Kindergarten 1:30-2:30PM
26 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30 31 Grades 1—5 2-3 PM
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
S Pool Registration 7–8PM
KV Adult Evening School Registration
LABOR DAY FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL KV Grade 6 Back to School CB-H New Family Orientation JNC Green-up Day
Night 7PM 9:15 AM 9AM - Noon
DISTRICT HOLIDAY KV Hatter CARES Day
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
KV Adult Evening School Begins
DISTRICT CLOSED HS Wall of Fame Golf Outing BM Back to School Night CB-H Back to School Night CB-H Run for Education Kick-Off
Grades 3, 4, 5 7PM Assembly 2:30PM
CB-H Back to School Night
SCHOOLS CLOSED Grades K, 1, 2 7PM HS Activities Fair HS Activities Fair (Rain Date)
CB-H Kidstuff Book Sale Starts S Back to School Night S HSA Chairpersons’
Grades K, 1, 2 7PM Breakfast 9:30AM
HS Back to School Night 6:30PM
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Beginning Band & Strings CB-H “Be a Leader” Spirit Day CB-H HSA Social 3:30PM KV Grade 6 Fall Fun Night HS Homecoming Dance 7PM
Night @ Simmons 7PM 7-9PM
PP HSA Meeting 7PM DISTRICT CLOSED CB-H HSA Meeting 7PM
CB-H Fall Picture Day PP Family Bingo Night
CB-H Summer Readers
Celebration 2PM
KV Grade 7 Back to School
Night 7PM
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
KV Grade 8 Back to School S Fall Picture Day HHEF Girls’ STEAM Keynote HS Grades 9, 10 Picture Day HS Grades 11, 12 Picture Day
Night 7PM 7:30AM - 12:30PM 7:30AM - 12:30PM
HS STEAM Lunch & Learn
(Library) 10AM – Noon KV HSA Meeting 7PM S HSA Movie Night 7PM
KV Girls’ STEAM Event - PP Back to School Night 7PM S HSA Room Parents’
30 Lunches Breakfast 9:30AM
S Back to School Night
Grades 3, 4, 5 7PM
BLAIr MILL OCTOBER
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sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
BM | CB-H | PP HS Senior Cap & Gown Meeting CB-H “Walk this Way” Spirit Day CB-H Family Hayride HS Robotics Off-Season
Title 1 Information Night During All Lunches Competition
ESL Back to School CB-H KidStuff Book Sale Ends
6:30PM HS SATs @ HS 7AM
Family Fair @ CB-H
KV Fall Picture Day
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
BM Book Fair
PP Fall Picture Day HS PSAT Grades 9, 10, 11 BM Familly Night & Book Fair PP Boys Night Out JNC Green-up Day
6:30PM 9AM - Noon
S HSA Meeting 7PM
CB-H Community Book Club
5:30–6:30PM EARLY DISMISSAL
CB-H HSA Meeting 7PM
STUDENTS
Staff Development
HS Cap & Gown Orders during
ALL Lunches
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
S Fall into BM Fall Picture Day CB-H Family STEM Night 7PM HS STEAM Lunch & Learn KV HSA Meeting 7PM CB-H Movie Night 6:30PM HS Hatters for Music
Fitness (Library) 10AM - Noon Craft Show 9AM - 3PM
HS Post Secondary Fall Fair PP Trunk or Treat
5K 8:30AM
10:30AM - Noon PP Coffee with the Principal
S Kindergarten Fall Social
8:30AM
PP HSA Meeting 7PM 6:30PM
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
CB-H Book Fair
CB-H Book Fair Family Night HS Parent / Teacher HS Parent Teacher Conferences
Conferences 5:30-8PM Noon – 2:40PM
HS Business Networking Event
7:30AM HS Link Crew Student KV Halloween Dance 7 - 9PM
Conferences 7AM – 1PM
KV Girls’ STEAM - Lunches
EARLY DISMISSAL
STUDENTS
Staff Development
28 29 30 31
CB-H Pumpkin Contest CB-H Fall Picture Retakes Elementary Halloween Parade
SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER
and Parties S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
PP Dance-A-Thon 1 1 2 3
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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SimmoNs
SIMMONS NOVEMBER
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sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday
OCTOBER DECEMBER 1 2 3
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 BM Community Book Club CB-H Run for Education HS “Tip of the Hat” Marching
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BM HSA Meeting 7PM HS Picture Retake Day Band Tournament
7:30AM – Noon @HS Stadium 4PM
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
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4 5 6 7 8 9 10
KV Spirit Week
S Book Fair
KV Fall Picture Retake Day CB-H Community Book Club CB-H Run for Education HS HHMU Championship and
5:30-6:30PM RAIN DATE Breakfast 7AM
S Fall Picture Retake Day ELECTION DAY
NO SCHOOL FOR CB-H HSA Meeting 7PM KV Veterans’ Day Breakfast HS HHMU Championship
STUDENTS / Staff 8:30 - 10:30AM Dinner 4PM
HS Class Ring Assembly
Development (during ALL lunches) JNC Green-up Day
S STREAM Family Night 9AM - Noon
6:30-8:PM
11 12 13 HS HSA Meeting 7PM 14 15 16 17
HS HHMU Title 1 Family Night @BM KV Grade 6 Inter-Generational HS STEAM Lunch & Learn CB-H Thanksgiving Luncheon HS Student Ring Ordering
Alternative 6PM Brunch 9:30AM (Library) 10AM - Noon (during ALL lunches)
Date – HS Parent Ring Ordering
S Family Breakfast KV Grades 7 & 8 Main Lobby 5-8PM HS Designer Bag Bingo
Marching
Grades K, 1, 2 7:30AM Inter-Generational Brunch Doors Open 6PM
Band KV HSA Meeting 7PM
9:30AM
Championships KV Principal Chat & Chew
PP Fall Picture Retakes S Family Breakfast Grades
3, 4, 5 7:30AM 9 - 10AM
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
BM Fall Picture Retakes KV KV Idol 7PM
CB-H HSA Lochel’s Pie Pick-up PP HSA Meeting 7PM
THANKSGIVING DISTRICT CLOSED
S HSA Lochel’s Pie Pick-up EARLY DISMISSAL
STUDENTS and Staff DISTRICT CLOSED
HS Thanksgiving Game
HH vs UM 10AM
25 26 27 28 29 30
CB-H Holiday Shop
NO SCHOOL FOR KV Musical 7:30PM
STUDENTS / Staff
Development
pENNYPACK DECEMBER
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NOVEMBER JANUARY 1
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S CB-H Breakfast with Holiday
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 Friends
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 HS HatTricks Robotics
Competition
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 KV Hatboro Train Show
25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 KV Musical 7:30PM
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
KV Musical S Holiday Shop
1:30 PM HS Fall Theater Production
S Pool Registration 7-8PM
Matinee
HS Keystone Exams HS Basketball Tip-Off Classic
District Grade 5 Winter Concert BM Community Book Club KV HSA Barnes and Noble Night HS Breakfast with Santa
@KV 7PM BM HSA Meeting 7PM Fundraiser 5 - 10PM 9 - 11AM
District Grade 5 Strings Concert PP Donuts with Santa
@ Simmons 7:30PM
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
HS Keystone Exams
Elementary & KV Parent / Teacher Conferences
KV Winter Orchestra Concert HS Choral & Jazz Concert 7PM
7PM CB-H Awards Assembly HS Parent / Teacher Conferences
12 - 2:40PM
HS HSA Staff Holiday
Dessert Buffet
EARLY DISMISSAL EARLY DISMISSAL
STUDENTS STUDENTS
Staff Development Staff Development
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Grade 5 Band Concert KV Winter Band Concert 7PM HS Band & Orchestra Concert Elementary Holiday Parties Elementary Holiday Sing Alongs
@ KV 7PM 7PM HS Feed-A-Friend Delivery
PP HSA Meeting 7PM KV Winter Choral Concert 7PM
EARLY DISMISSAL
STUDENTS and
STAFF
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
DISTRICT CLOSED DISTRICT CLOSED SCHOOLS CLOSED SCHOOLS CLOSED SCHOOLS CLOSED
Wetzel Holiday Wrestling Classic @HS
30 31
SCHOOLS CLOSED
KEITH VALLEY JANUARY
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1 2 3 4 5
CB-H After School Fun Registration
DISTRICT CLOSED
BM Community Book Club CB-H New Year Celebration
BM HSA Meeting 7PM 6:30 - 8:30PM6 7 8 9 10 11 12
HS Keystone Exams
CB-H After School fun Begins CB-H Community Book Club
5:30 - 6:30PM
HS HSA Meeting 7PM
CB-H HSA Meeting 7PM
HS National Art Honor Society
Induction Ceremony 6:30PM
KV Girls’ STEAM - Lunches`
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
HS Keystone Exams
S Discovery Time Registration KV HSA Meeting 7PM PP Acceptance Day
6–7:30PM
S HSA Meeting 7PM
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
HS Final Exams
DISTRICT CLOSED PP HSA Meeting 7PM BP Matt Bellace @ KV KV Winter fun Night PP Blingo
MARTIN LUTHER KING S HSA Family Dance 7PM
DAY
27 28 29 30 31 DECEMBER FEBRUARY
HS Final Exams KV Adult Evening School Registration S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
SCHOOLS CLOSED HS Begin Semester 2 CB-H After School Fun Ends 1 1 2
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Records Day S Discovery Time Begins
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 24 25 26 27 28
30 31ROBOTICS FEBRUARY
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1 2
CB-H Sweetheart / Daughter Dance
6:30 - 8:30PM
S Talent Show Grades 1 & 2
7PM3 4 5 6 7 8 9
KV Adult Evening School Begins
HS Blood Drive BM Community Book Club CB-H Family Workshop 6:30PM HS Cavalcade Indoor
Percussion & Guard Contest
HS STEAM Lunch & Learn BM HSA Meeting 7PM KV Valentine’s Day Dance
3PM
(Library) 10AM-Noon 7-9PM
CB-H Community Book Club
5:30 - 6:30PM PP Sweetheart Dance
CB-H HSA Meeting 7PM
CB-H Reading Rainbow Night 6PM
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Title I Family Night @ CB-H KV Girls’ STEAM Lunches Elementary Valentine’s Day Parties
HS Back to School Night NO SCHOOL
6:30PM FOR STUDENTS
Staff Development
EARLY DISMISSAL
STUDENTS
Staff Development
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
DISTRICT CLOSED PP HSA Meeting 7PM CB-H Spring Picture Day KV HSA Meeting 7PM KV KV Challenge PP Family Skating
10AM - Midnight
PRESIDENTS’ DAY
S Kindergarten Night Out 7PM
24 25 26 27 28 MARCH
PP Spring Picture Day
JANUARY
CB-H 500 Weigh-In 6PM
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
S Discovery Time Ends
1 2 3 4 5 1 2
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31MUSIC In OUR SCHOOLS MARCH
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FEBRUARY APRIL 1 2
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S FIRST Mid-Atlantic Robotics District Competition @HS
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 CB-H Barnes and Noble
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Family Night 6-8:30PM
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
24 25 26 27 28 28 29 303 4 5 6 7 8 9
KV Book Fair
HHEF Author HS Red & Black Pool Night BM Community Book Club CB-H 500 7PM HS Mid-Atlantic Indoor Color
HS FIRST Robotics Comp. Laurie Halse Anderson @ Simmons 6:30PM Guard Contest 3PM
BM HSA Meeting 7PM HS Red & Black Gym Night
visits HHHS
HS STEAM Lunch & Learn 6:30PM JNC Green-up Day 9AM - Noon
HS K-12 Music In Our Schools
(Library) 10AM - Noon
7PM
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
KV Book Fair HS Senior Class Trip (Disney)
S Pool Registration 7-8PM
HS HSA Meeting 7PM CB-H Community Book Club CB-H Awards Assembly
5:30-6:30PM
PP Family Learning Night S Talent Show
6:30PM CB-H HSA Meeting 7PM Grades 3 & 4 7PM
KV Book Fair Family Night 6PM KV Shamrocker Dodgeball
Tournament
KV Girls’ STEAM Lunches
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
HS Senior Class Trip (Disney)
BM Spring Pictures / Grade 5 PP HSA Meeting 7PM HS National Honor Society KV HSA Meeting 7PM S HSA Family Bingo 7PM HS 3rd Annual Superhero’s
Class Picture Induction Ceremony Event (Cafe) 11AM
PP Girls Night Out
EARLY DISMISSAL
STUDENTS
Staff Development
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
HS SNOW DATE HS Grade 9 “Minding Your CB-H Family Bingo Night 6:30PM
Superhero’s Event Minds” Presentation
HS Junior Prom @ Spring Mill
(Cafe) 11AM 7:30AM
PP Book Fair
31 S Talent Show Grade 5 7PMJaRreTt NaturE cenTeR APRIL
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sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
PP Book Fair
HS STEAM Lunch & Learn BM Community Book Club CB-H Variety Show 7PM
(Library) 10AM - Noon BM HSA Meeting 7PM KV Spring Fun Night 7 - 9PM
KV PMEA Choral Fest7 8 9 10 11 12 13
HS ASERT Autism Presentation S HSA Staff Appreciation CB-H Community Book Club CB-H Mother / Son Event 7PM
6PM Luncheon 5:30 - 6:30PM
HS ACT Exams 7:30AM
HS Post-Secondary Spring Fair CB-H HSA Meeting 7PM
6:30 - 8PM HS Class of 2020 Brunch
CB-H Reading Rainbow Night 6PM w/ Bunny 10AM
HS Hall of Fame Ceremony HS Mini-Thon 4PM
9AM
JNC Green-up Day 9AM - Noon
S Grade 1 Concert 7PM
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
PSSA ELA (Grades 3 - 8)
Potential Snow
PP HSA Meeting 7PM DISTRICT CLOSED
Make-up Day
EARLY DISMISSAL SCHOOLS
STUDENTS CLOSED
Staff Development
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
PSSA ELA (Grades 3 - 8)
Potential Snow
Make-up Day District Grade 5 Strings Concert CB-H Earth Day Celebration CB-H “When I Grow Up”
@ Simmons 7:30PM 1–3PM Career Expo 10AM - 2PM
SCHOOLS
CLOSED KV HSA Meeting 7PM KV Fun Run 9AM
28 29 30
MARCH MAY
PSSA Math Grades 3–8 & Science Grades 4 & 8
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
S Grade 2 Concert 7PM 1 2 1 2 3 4
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APRIL JUNE 1 2 3 4
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S PSSA Math Grades 3–8 & Science Grades 4 & 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 CB-H Crooked Billet Day BM Community Book Club CB-H Spring Carnival 3 - 7PM
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BM HSA Meeting 7PM HS SATs @ HS 7AM
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 HS District Art Show JNC Earth Day 10AM - 2PM
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 HS STEAM Lunch & Learn
28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 (Library) 10AM - Noon
30 KV Girls’ STEAM Lunches5 6 7 8 9 10 11
HS AP Exams
BM Volunteer Breakfast 9AM CB-H Staff Appreciation Luncheon CB-H Kindergarten Orientation CB-H HSA Meeting 7PM BM Day-of-Service JNC Green-up Day 9AM - Noon
9:30AM
District Grade 4 Strings Concert CB-H Reading Rainbow Night 6PM CB-H Mother–Daughter Tea
@ Simmons 7:30PM CB-H Enrichment Program with Treats 6:30PM
PP Mother / Son Event
Celebration of Learning
6 - 7:30PM S Spring Celebration of
HS HSA Meeting 7PM Learning 6:30 - 8PM
12 13 14 HS AP Exams
15 16 17 18
HS | KV Keystone Exams Algebra, Biology, Literature
KV Grade 5 Parent Orientation KV Spring Choral Concrt 7PM HS Band & Orchestra Concert BM Spring Concert CB-H Field Day (RAIN DATE) S Spring Fair 11AM - 3PM
7PM 7PM @ High School 6:30PM KV Grade 8 Dance 7 - 10PM
KV Business Networking Event
7:30-9AM S Kindergarten Spring Concert CB-H Field Day PP Trout Release
2PM @ Tyler State Park
PP Career Day KV HSA Meeting 7PM
S Kindergarten Orientation
9:30 - 11AM
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
HS | KV Keystone Exams Algebra, Biology, Literature
S Grade 5 Camping CB-H Grade 5 Camping HS Post Prom 11PM - 5AM
BM | PP Grade 5 Camping HS Senior Prom @ The Hilton
KV Spring Band Concert 7PM BM Kindergarten Orientation PP Spring Concert @ High School City Ave 7PM
6:30PM PP Pride Day
PP Kindergarten Orientation HS Choral & Jazz Concert 7PM
9:30AM S Field Day (RAIN DATE)
S Field Day
PP HSA Meeting 7PM S HSA Meeting 7PM
EARLY DISMISSAL
STUDENTS and Staff
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DISTRICT CLOSED KV Orchestra Spring Concert CB-H Grades 2-4 Spring Concert CB-H Grade 5 Picnic BM Field Day
7PM w / Band & Strings @HS
S Grades 3 & 4 Concert CB-H Father / Son Event 6:30PM
7PM
@ HS Auditorium 7PM
CB-H Grade 5 Picnic (RAIN DATE)
Special Olympics @ HS Stadium
Special Olympics (RAIN DATE)HiGH SCHOOL JUNE
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MAY JULY 1
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
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S Pool Registration 7-8 PM CB-H Celebration of Leading and
Learning
BM Community Book Club BM 5K Run and Bash
BM Kindergarten Concert 2PM Elementary Mini-Relay for Life CB-H Grades K & 1 Spring Concert
BM Grade 1 “Celebration of 8:30AM - 1PM
Grade 5 Band Concert PP Field Day and Color Run Learning” 1:45PM HS 1st Graduation Practice 8AM
@KV 7PM
S Grade 5 Promotion @ HS CB-H HSA Meeting 7PM HS Senior Bash
S Young Authors’ Day 10AM Auditorium 7PM (After Graduation Practice)
HS Senior Awards Night 6PM
S Grade 5 Picnic S Grade 5 Picnic (RAIN DATE)
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
HS Final Exams
BM Grade 5 Promotion
HS 2nd Graduation Practice CB-H Grade 5 Promotion Ceremony 9:30AM CB-H “School in the Pool” STUDENTS LAST DAY
8:30AM Ceremony 7PM Spirit Day OF SCHOOL
CB-H Volunteer Tea 9AM
HS Graduation (Stadium ) PP Pool Day PP Grade 5 Promotion
CB-H Awards Assembly 10AM
6:30PM Ceremony @KV 7PM
KV Grade 8 Promotion
Ceremony @HS 1PM
PP Pool Day (RAIN DATE)
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
RECORDS DAY
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
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INDEPENDENCE DAY
DISTRICT CLOSED7 8 9 10 11 12 13
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S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
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JULY
SEPTEMBER 1 2 3
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HATBORO - HORSHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
superintendent's message
With anticipation and excitement, I welcome our new and returning students, families and We were excited to formally open Hallowell Elementary School this past September. For the
staff to the beginning of the 2018-19 school year. past 15 months we developed the plans for a new state of the art Crooked Billet Elementary
The Hatboro-Horsham School District is very proud of our educational programs, extra- school that will be built on the current site of Crooked Billet and will break ground on the
curricular opportunities and the services we provide our students, parents and community. We new school this September. The opening of the new elementary school is anticipated for the
strive to provide a safe and secure environment, excellent learning opportunities, high quality start of the 2020 school term. During this construction, students from Crooked Billet will be
teaching and first rate supportive services. attending Hallowell Elementary School.
This past school year we implemented 1:1 computing in our High School. The goal of 1:1 With the start of a new school year there is the opportunity for new successes and new
computing is to place digital tools in the hands of every student to make his/her education beginnings. I want to remind parents and guardians, your involvement in your child’s education
more engaging, and to transform learning and teaching. One important benefit of a 1:1 learning is one of the most important factors contributing to your child’s success in school. Reviewing
environment is the ability to differentiate how students learn and are able to demonstrate work sent home by his/her teachers, establishing a routine for homework, communicating with
their learning. Additional benefits are boosted student motivation, student ownership of their your child’s teachers and becoming involved in the activities offered to families can go a long
learning, and increased opportunities for collaboration in project-based learning. During the way to making this a successful year for your children. Working together we will make this a
2018-19 school year we are expanding our 1:1 computer initiative to all 5th grade classrooms great school year.
and piloting 1:1 learning strategies in Keith Valley Middle School.
Dr. Curtis Griffin, Superintendent of Schools
vision mission statement
Hatboro-Horsham School District is comprised of a cohesive, supportive group of dedicated staff, The Hatboro-Horsham School District is committed to preparing and challenging all students
students, parents, and community members united in our commitment to pursue excellence in to achieve their maximum potential by providing an excellent, innovative educational program
education. We intend to realize our highest potential as an educational community by setting clear, through a supportive collaboration of educators, students, parents, and community.
measurable goals, employing best practices, engaging in effective communication, and utilizing
resources wisely. We will use our successes as a catalyst for future growth, change, and improvement.
our schools
“Champions of Learning”, the motto for our district adopted in the 1980’s, and standards. All programs are designed to accommodate the many interests, abilities and needs
is the theme for our instructional programs. It reinforces the district’s commitment to of students. The coordinated K-12 program places great emphasis, beginning in the primary grades,
excellence with the highest priorities on learning and achievement. on reading, writing, and mathematics. This emphasis is expanded in each of the grades through
high school so that students experience diverse, meaningful learning opportunities in preparation for
Students are recognized for outstanding academic performance in all schools of the district. Special citizenship, the work force, and higher education.
awards are given to those students achieving distinguished honor roll and exemplary honor roll
status as well as individual curricular area achievement. Special academic award assemblies are The rigor of the educational program is reflected by the standards-based and exploratory learning in
held in each school of the district. grades K-8 and the high school’s comprehensive program that includes advanced placement college
level courses. Our objective is to empower all students to pursue their educational and career goals
The Hatboro-Horsham instructional program has as its main focus the teaching of fundamental skills by providing a supportive, engaging, and challenging learning environment.Special Education to the team. Parents are invited to participate in team meetings
nondiscrimination policy Special education services are provided to identify exceptional and may refer their child to the team for consideration. The function
students according to Federal and State special education of the team is to develop strategies and procedures to utilize
The policy of the School District of Hatboro-Horsham is to provide
regulations. Learning support, emotional support, life skills support, within the classroom. Attempts are made to meet the needs of the
an equal opportunity for all students through the programs
autistic support, speech and language programs are operated by student within the regular education program before referring for
offered in the schools regardless of race, color, age, creed,
the school district. Programs and other services also are provided evaluation for special education eligibility.
religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital
status, pregnancy, genetic information or handicap/disability. by the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit. The determination Screening
This includes provision of education and related aids, services, of a specialized program for a student is made by an Individualized All students are screened for visual and ⁄ or hearing difficulties.
or accommodations which are needed to afford each qualified Education Planning Team consisting of educators and parents Speech and language screenings are done routinely and upon
student with a disability equal opportunity to participate in and and based on the recommendations of the Multidisciplinary Team. teacher or parent referral.
Questions regarding special programs may be referred to the
obtain the benefits from educational programs and extracurricular
Special Services Office at 215-420-5802.
Multidisciplinary Evaluations
activities without discrimination, to the same extent as each student During the Student Resource Team process, a multidisciplinary
without a disability, consistent with federal and state laws and Services for NonSchool Aged Children evaluation (MDE) may be conducted. A MDE might include
regulations. The School District of Hatboro-Horsham shall take all Parents of children not of school age who have concerns regarding academic information, classroom functioning information, and a
necessary actions to comply with state and federal laws prohibiting specialized needs may call the Montgomery County Intermediate cognitive evaluation. Parents must give permission for the MDE
discrimination in educational programs. The following individuals Unit at 610-755-9400 or the School District of Hatboro-Horsham to occur and may request a MDE by conferring with the school
have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the District’s Office of Special Services. principal. Parents are an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.
non-discrimination and harassment policies: For Students, Parents/ A MDE may be requested at any time and will be completed as
Guardians and Community Members: Assistant Superintendent, 229
Homebound Instruction
required by state regulations. All findings of a MDE are confidential
Students who become ill or disabled during the school year may
Meetinghouse Road, Horsham, PA 19044, Phone: 215-420-5005; and are maintained by the school as per the Family Educational
receive homebound instruction. A letter from the doctor requesting
For Employees and Contractors: Director of Human Resources, Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. If the MDE shows that the student
homebound instruction must be sent to the school counselor for
229 Meetinghouse Road, Horsham, PA 19044, Phone: 215-420-5016. has a disability and requires specially designed instruction, a
students in grades K-12. The request for homebound instruction
recommendation is made for special programming.
must include the cause of and specified time period for the school
homeless children’s initiative absence in addition to an explanation as to how the condition
prevents school attendance. When approved by the School Board, a language instruction educational program
The Homeless Children’s Initiative exists to help homeless children
certified teacher will be assigned, if available. Homebound services
with a variety of services. If you are homeless with school or The School District of Hatboro-Horsham provides English Language
are not guaranteed. Requests should be made through the school
preschool aged children, please contact one of the persons or Development (ESL instruction) for students who are eligible as
counselor. Those students receiving specialized services through
agencies listed below for assistance. English Learners (ELs). English Language Development is part of
the special education or protected handicapped student programs
Kimberly B. Myers, Ed.S, NCSP: Hatboro-Horsham School District the district Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP), and
should contact the Special Services Office at 215-420-5802 when
Homeless Liaison 215-420-5801. is provided by ESL certified teachers and SIOP trained content area
requesting homebound services.
teachers, a research-based method for instructing and supporting
Region #8 McKinney Vento Homeless Act Site (serving Bucks, Section 504 ⁄ Chapter 15 Service Agreements English Learners with the goal of attaining English language
Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, and Northampton counties) In compliance with State and Federal Law, the Hatboro-Horsham proficiency in core content areas.
Regional Site Coordinator: Michelle Connor 215-348-2940 ext 1361, School District will provide to each protected handicapped student,
mconnor@bucksiu.org. Families new to the district are asked, as part of the registration
without discrimination or cost to the student or family, those related process, to complete a Home Language Survey in a language of
aids, services or accommodations which are needed to provide their preference. Information from the survey serves as the first
special education & special services access for a student to participate in and obtain the benefits of the level of screening to ascertain if a new student may be eligible for
school program. In order to qualify as a protected handicapped ELD services. In addition to providing ELD programming for English
Programs for Gifted Students student, the child must be of school age with a physical or mental Learners, the district strives to create a welcoming environment
Students are identified individually and receive programs based on disability which substantially limits or prohibits participation in by providing community and family engagement events, and
guidelines and regulations embodied in state law under Chapter 16. or access to an aspect of the school program. These services for interpretation services for families to ensure information is
Those school age students who possess superior intelligence scores protected handicapped students are distinct from those applicable available in a language family members can understand. The school
and/or meet multiple criteria indicating gifted ability (which includes to all exceptional students enrolled (or seeking enrollment) in district LIEP program meets the requirements of the Elementary
consideration of intelligence measures) may receive services if the special education programs. and Secondary Education Act, and aligns with Pennsylvania
student requires specially designed instruction that is not available
Student Resource Teams English Language Development Standards (PA ELDS). Additional
in the general curriculum. If we suspect your child is qualified for information about the School District of Hatboro-Horsham’s ESL
Each school has a Student Resource Team consisting of teachers, the
gifted services, you will be notified of screening and evaluation program, including eligibility and opting out requirements, can
school principal, a guidance counselor and a school psychologist.
procedures. Parental requests for screening and evaluation should be found on our website or by contacting Sue Vaites, Director of
Children who are experiencing difficulties in school may be referred
be made to your child’s school counselor. Curriculum, at 215-420-5012.HATBORO - HORSHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
transferred to another school upon notification either by the
vocational-technical education new admissions parent or the receiving school. The Education Records Policy
is forwarded annually to each family. The Education Records
Eastern Center for Arts and Technology is accredited by the The Hatboro-Horsham School District uses a Central Registration Policy can also be found on the Hatboro-Horsham School District
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The campus process for all new students. The registration information can be website, the student handbook and in each school building.
is located in Willow Grove and the school is owned by nine school found on the school website at www.hatboro-horsham.org. Select
districts in Eastern Montgomery County. “Register for School” to find the requirements for registration,
The programs provided at EASTERN are considered part of
the registration paperwork and the link to set up the registration parent-teacher conferences
appointment or contact the Registration Office at 215-420-5031.
the high school program and count as elective credit toward
The Hatboro-Horsham School District encourages parents to be
graduation. These programs give students the opportunity to
actively engaged in their child’s education. Parent meetings with
reinforce their career path after high school, get a head start
on collegiate studies in that field and get ready for employment.
immunization regulations their child’s teacher(s) are an important part of the education
process. Opportunities for parent-teacher conferences are built
Most of the career programs offer advanced placement college
The Department of Health has changed school immunization into the district calendar.
credit or dual enrollment opportunities for students continuing
their education after high school in similar majors. Normally regulations effective August 2017. The regulations are intended
Parents will be able to schedule conferences with any or all of
students enroll in the vocational-technical program in grades 11 to ensure that children attending school in the Commonwealth
their child’s teachers on these dates. If you would like to schedule
and 12. Students enrolled in the EASTERN afternoon program are adequately protected against potential outbreaks of vaccine
a conference at a time or date other than the standing dates,
attend their home school for one-half day and EASTERN for the preventable diseases.
please contact your child’s teacher or the school office to make
remaining half day. FOR ATTENDANCE IN ALL GRADES, children need the arrangements.
With fourteen career offerings available, EASTERN provides following:
opportunities for academically talented students who wish to • 4 doses of tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis*
expand and enrich their education into avenues where their (1 dose on or after the 4th birthday) emergency communication
career goals do not align with traditional college education; such • 4 doses of polio (4th dose on or after 4th birthday and at
as Culinary Arts, Technology, Commercial Art, Allied Health, least 6 months after previous dose) Providing accurate up-to-date information in emergency
Protective Services and Veterinary Science, to name a few. More situations is extremely important for the Hatboro-Horsham School
• 2 doses of measles, mumps and rubella**
information about EASTERN can be found at www.eastech.org. District. The school district and each school building utilizes
• 3 doses of hepatitis B the automated messaging system called “School Messenger”.
pennsylvania keystone exams • 2 doses of varicella (chicken pox) or evidence of immunity This system will send text messages, voice messages and email
messages to cell phones, home phones and email addresses
o * Usually given as DTP or DTaP or DT or Td
very quickly in the event of an emergency. (Parents ⁄ Guardians
The Keystone Exams are one component of Pennsylvania’s new o **Usually given as MMR must verify accuracy and ⁄ or update their child’s demographic
system of high school graduation requirements. These end-of- FOR ATTENDANCE IN 7th through 12th GRADE, children need and contact information on an annual basis. This can be done
course assessments are designed to assess proficiency in three the following: through the School Forms link in the PowerSchool Parent Access
subjects: Algebra I, Literature, and Biology. In future years, feature.
pending funding, additional Keystone Exams will be administered. • 1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap)
Keystone Exams will help school districts guide students toward if 5 years have elapsed since last tetanus immunization In addition to “School Messenger” communications, emer-
meeting state standards. • 2 doses of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) gency information is posted on the district website
www.hatboro-horsham.org. and is available on the school
Under the plan approved by the Pennsylvania Department o First dose is given 11-15 years of age; a second dose is
district’s cable Channel 28 (Comcast) and Channel 33 (Verizon).
of Education, beginning with the Class of 2020, students required at age 16 or entry into 12th grade.are required to demonstrate proficiency on the appropriate o If the dose was given at 16 years of age or older, only one We also utilize the “School Messenger” system to provide
Keystone Exam (Algebra I, Biology and English Literature), or a dose is required. information to parents via voice messages and email messages
specified and validated assessment instrument including a local regarding general school information. Text messages are only
assessment in order to meet graduation requirements. *** EXCLUSION FROM SCHOOL *** used for urgent communications.
At Keith Valley Middle School and Hatboro-Horsham High • Your child will be excluded within the first 5 days of school,
if immunizations are missing or given at incorrect intervals.
School, we will continue to make decisions that align with the
State mandates without negatively impacting the educational For those students unable to get all immunizations completed emergency school closings
experiences of our students. The testing windows will take due to spacing of vaccines by day #5 of school, the parent or
guardian will need to provide the school nurse with a medical In the event of inclement weather conditions or other emergency
place in December 2018, January 2019, and May 2019. Prior
certificate signed by the child’s healthcare provider. If the situations, the School District of Hatboro-Horsham will alter its
to the assessments, families will be receive specific information
student is non-compliant with the medical certificate, then daily schedule to assure the safety of our students.
regarding test administration and schedules.
exclusion will occur.
Should schools be closed, their start delayed or an early dismissal,
power school • If your child is exempt from immunizations, he or she may be
removed from school during an outbreak.
such decisions will be made as early as possible. In the event of
a school closing, delay or early dismissal, announcements will be
made through “School Messenger”, cable Channel 28 (Comcast)
Power School is Hatboro-Horsham School District’s student and Channel 33 (Verizon), our district website, KYW-1060 AM
information system. There is a Power School Parent Access student transfers (School Code number 313) and most local television stations and
feature available for families of students in grades kindergarten their websites.
through twelve. This feature can be accessed via the Hatboro- Parents MUST inform their child’s school office as soon as they
are aware that the student will be leaving the School District of We ask that parents refrain from calling individual schools for
Horsham School District website under the tab “For Families”.
Hatboro-Horsham to move to another school district. This will reports so that building lines can remain open.
Newly enrolled students will receive parent ⁄ guardian login
information during their first week of school. This electronic tool enable the office to make arrangements to forward all necessary
allows families and students to monitor academic performance in records and initiate closing procedures.
real time through access to all grades and assignments as soon attendance
as they are posted. The Power School Parent Access feature
also provides an opportunity for families to register for weekly change of address Consistent school attendance is vital to success in school. It is not
only students who benefit from regular attendance. Teachers,
reports which are automatically distributed via email.
Students moving to a new address within the School District of parents, and the wider community all benefit when students
Hatboro-Horsham should contact their school office immediately are attending school and achieving. These benefits include
college and career readiness for change of address procedures. greater student safety, community well-being, and a sense of
connectedness for all. The Hatboro-Horsham School District
requires that pupils enrolled in the schools of this district attend
The high school uses the NAVIANCE platform as a College and
Career Readiness tool for students. NAVIANCE enables students
student records school regularly in accordance with the compulsory school laws
of Pennsylvania. The attendance policy can be reviewed on the
to find college and career pathways that are right for them. They district website – Policy number 204 Attendance.
Student records are confidential and privileged information and
start by setting personalized goals, learn about their skills and are protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Absence Line – Parent(s) ⁄ guardian(s) are expected to report a
interests, and explore career options based on those interests. Act of 1974. Parents have the right to inspect these records, to student’s illness by calling their child’s school’s Absence Line on
They can then search for colleges, apply for scholarships and receive copies of them, and to request changes in any misleading the day of the absence, unless the absence is pre-arranged. This is
track admission status. NAVIANCE helps students plan a and inaccurate information. an important part of the district’s safety and security procedures.
course of action to reach their goals, find resources to prepare
After calling in an absence, written or emailed notes providing
academically, and discover their own path. For additional Except for directory information (name, address, telephone
the reason for the absence must be submitted within 3 days.
information, please contact the High School Guidance Office at number, etc.), student records cannot be released without the
215-420-5522. written consent of the parents. If you do not want directory
information released, you may prevent release by contacting
the appropriate building principal in writing. Records may beHATBORO - HORSHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
visitor sign-in procedure district safe schools weapons policy
All of the schools and buildings within the Hatboro-Horsham School Hatboro-Horsham School District is committed to ensuring the The School District recognizes the importance of a safe school
District are important. These buildings house our most precious health, safety and welfare of all the students and staff of the environment relative to the educational process. Possession of
commodity, the children of Hatboro and Horsham. In order to District. In the formation of the Safe Schools Committee, the goal weapons in the school setting is a threat to the safety of students
maintain the level of safety that the School District has enjoyed, we set forth was to involve all internal and external clients in the and staff and is prohibited by law. Weapons under the control of
recognize the importance of controlling the flow of visitors in all of decision making process. Membership of this committee consists law enforcement personnel are permitted. The complete District
our buildings and document the specific location visited. of Hatboro-Horsham School District faculty, administrators, Policy for Weapons may be accessed on the District Website –
nurses, supervisors of transportation, maintenance, and food Weapons 218.1.
Each building has signs posted at the entrance noting that all service, as well as representatives from the Hatboro-Horsham
visitors, including School District employees from other buildings, Community and its First Responders. The task of this committee The term weapon shall include but not be limited to any knife,
parents, vendors, and guests must be signed in before entering. is to identify safety topics, discuss and make recommendations cutting instrument, cutting tool, nunchaku, firearm, starter gun,
Listed below are the proper procedures: for change. shotgun, rifle, replica of a weapon, incendiary device or explosive,
• The visitor will go to the sign-in area or kiosk, produce a and/or any other tool, instrument or implement capable of
A comprehensive All Hazard Emergency Response plan has been inflicting serious bodily injury.
driver’s license photo identification which is entered into
developed, which meets all Federal, State, Township and Borough
the Visitor Identification System (VIS), and state their The student is in possession of a weapon when the weapon is
Emergency Management standards. This plan also follows the
business. If the visitor does not have photo identification, found on the person of the student; in the student’s locker; under
National Incident Management Structure as recommended by
an administrator must approve the visit. School District the student’s control while on school property, on property being
School Board Resolution. The Plan has been designed to be a
employees from other buildings must show their school ID. used by the school, at any school function or activity, at any
living document that can adapt to the individual needs of any
• If the business is valid as prescribed in the school handbook, of our schools. Each school has now formed an Emergency school event held away from the school, or while the student is
the visitor will be signed into the VIS listing the information Management Team that meets regularly to discuss safety issues. coming to or from school.
from their photo identification and the area or person to These initiatives allow the students to succeed academically and
be visited. School District employees from another building Book bags, backpacks, purses and other such objects are
enjoy a safe environment. The School District has also developed
must sign in to the VIS. permitted in school and at school-sponsored events only so long
a Bullying-Cyber Bullying Policy that is posted in each classroom
as they are used for legitimate purposes. Students shall have
• After signing in, the visitor will be issued an identification and on our web-page.
no expectation of privacy in their lockers or desks, or their book
badge that contains the visitor’s full name, the date, and bags, backpacks, purses or other such objects or vehicles while
who they are visiting within the building. School District
employees must display their employee identification badge
behavior code of conduct on school property or at a school district sponsored event.
while in the building. The Board prohibits students from possessing and bringing
The Hatboro-Horsham School District is an innovative learning
• Upon leaving the building, the visitor’s badge will be returned weapons and replicas of weapons into any school district
community committed to excellence in academics, citizenship
to the main office and the visitor will be checked out of the VIS. buildings, onto school property, to any school-sponsored activity,
and co-curricular activities. We are committed to empowering
onto any public vehicle providing transportation to school or a
all students to pursue their educational and career goals by
Parents ⁄ Guardians always have access to the school to school-sponsored activity and during the time required in going
providing a supportive, engaging and challenging environment
discuss, without delay, problems needing immediate attention. to and from school.
which cultivates learning as an active, relevant and lifelong
Forgotten money, lunches, books, etc. should be left at the
process. In order to allow students to develop to their full The school district shall expel, for a period of not less than one
office; and your child should come to the office for the item you
potential, our school community must be a physically, emotionally (1) year, any student who violates this weapons policy. Such
leave for them. The office is not required to contact the student.
and intellectually safe place to teach and learn. expulsion shall be conducted in conformance with formal due
process proceedings required by law.NOTE: Unscheduled visitations result in interruptions to the school To aid in bringing about the proper environment for student The Superintendent may recommend modifications of such
education program and create a potential liability issue. Unauthorized learning and development, there must be a set of reasonable expulsion requirements on a case-by-case basis.
visitors are not permitted on school grounds during regular school hours
and may be subject to legal prosecution. Students are requested not to
rules that define expected student behavior and discipline The Superintendent or designee shall immediately report incidents
bring guests to school. procedures. These rules and behavior expectations are based on involving weapons on school property, at any school-sponsored
mutual respect and cooperation among all members of the school activity or on a conveyance providing transportation to or from a
bus transportation and safety community A complete copy of the Behavior Code of Conduct
is published in each schools’ student handbook. Specific code of
school or school-sponsored activity to the local police department that
has jurisdiction over the school’s property, in accordance with state
conduct questions should be directed to the School’s Principal. law and regulations, the procedures set forth in the memorandum
The Hatboro-Horsham School District will provide transportation
of understanding with local law enforcement and Board policies.
for all students in accordance with the School Laws of
Pennsylvania. Our transportation department transports 4,700 student assistance program (sap) The Superintendent or designee shall immediately notify, as soon
as practicable, the parent or guardian of a victim or suspect directly
students daily to and from our schools and more than 73 private
involved in an incident. In making notification, the Superintendent or
schools. In addition we provide transportation for field trips and
SAP is a team of certified and trained faculty members offering designee shall inform the parent or guardian as to whether the local
extra-curricular events. Bus safety is very important. Successful
assistance to students who are having academic, behavioral police department has been, or may be, notified of the incident.
bus transportation requires the district, students and parents
work together. Should you have any questions or concerns please or other problems in school. The team also offers support The Superintendent or designee shall report all incidents relating to
contact the Transportation Department at 215-420-5450 for students through one-on-one meetings or student groups expulsion for possession of a weapon to the Department of Education.
(anxiety, anger management, divorced families, family issues,
Bus stop assignment information will be posted on our district grief and loss, open support, drug and alcohol support and self-
website and at each school building during the week prior to esteem) with our community counselors. SAP accepts referrals controlled substance guidelines
school opening. from staff, students and parents⁄guardians. All information is kept
Students should arrive at their bus stop at least five minutes CONFIDENTIAL. To contact the SAP coordinator, please call Our district recognizes that the abuse of controlled substances is
before the scheduled bus arrival time. In rare occasions, a bus 215-420-5583 or the High School SAP office at 215-420-5626. a serious problem with legal, physical and social implications for
may be delayed. Students should wait at least 30 minutes before the whole school community. As an educational institution, the
leaving their bus stop, unless a parent determines that weather schools shall strive to prevent abuse of controlled substances.
conditions will not allow waiting. drug ⁄ smoking policy Students are prohibited from using, possessing, distributing, and
Courteous and respectful behavior on the school bus and at being under the influence of any controlled substances during
bus stops is a matter of safety. All students who take advantage The School District of Hatboro-Horsham will not provide a school hours, at any time while on school property, at any school-
of district transportation are asked to obey the following rules. sanctuary for those who violate the laws relating to illegal sponsored activity, and during the time spent traveling to and
Failure to follow bus safety rules may result in a temporary or distribution, possession or use of narcotics, drugs or alcohol. The from school and school-sponsored activities.
permanent suspension of transportation privileges. possession, use or distribution of illegal drugs is not permitted in
Controlled substances shall include: Controlled substances
• Do not play or stand in the street while waiting for the bus or the school or on any school campus.
prohibited by federal and state law, Look-alike drugs, Alcoholic
after leaving the bus. beverages, Anabolic steroids, Drug paraphernalia, any volatile
The School District of Hatboro-Horsham will protect the students
• Board and depart the bus in an orderly manner. solvents or inhalants, such as but not limited to glue and aerosol
under its jurisdiction by requiring compliance with all laws and by
• Always cross 15 ft. in front of the bus. Cross only when red products, Prescription or patent drugs, except those for which
requiring aid, treatment, rehabilitation and necessary removal of
lights are flashing and traffic is stopped. permission for use in school has been granted pursuant to Board policy.
those who are not compliant.
• Remain visible to the bus driver at all times. Stay in assigned seats.
• Observe classroom conduct on the bus. Talk quietly. Be The complete drug policy is available from any school Under the influence shall include any consumption or ingestion
polite. Do not use abusive language. administrator and on the District website. of controlled substances by a student. Students violating the
• No eating or drinking on the bus. Controlled Substance Policy may be suspended and/or expelled
There is a NO SMOKING policy including e-cigarettes, vapor from school. The Board may require participation in drug
• Bring only items that fit in your lap on the bus.
pens, and vaporizers for the school district which includes all counseling, rehabilitation, testing or other programs as a condition
• NO gerbils, hamsters, reptiles or other live animals on the bus.
buildings, grounds and school buses, posted by the Fire Marshal of reinstatement into the school’s educational, extracurricular or
• Keep the bus clean. Do not tamper with bus equipment.
as No Smoking areas. Any individual who violates this policy will athletic programs resulting from violations of this policy.
• Cooperate with your driver.
be subject to a fine by the local magistrate.
• If a large instrument needs to be transported, please contact The Controlled Substance and Paraphernalia Policy 227 is
Transportation Services to make arrangements. available on the District’s website.
• Follow all rules posted in the school bus.HATBORO - HORSHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
notification of cctv systems
responsibilities, and performance of system operations. Personal
use must comply with Policy 815 and all other applicable School
breathalyzer testing District policies and regulations.
In order to promote a safe school environment, the Hatboro-
Students and employees must review Policy 815 and sign an ac-
Horsham School District has installed electronic surveillance
knowledgement form to be permitted access to the district sys-
Based on the concern for the health, safety and welfare of systems to review activity on school property and in school
tems. Additionally Hatboro-Horsham School District employees
our high school students, Hatboro-Horsham High School vehicles as one measure of prevention and protection. The use of
follow all federal, state, and district regulations for the protec-
administrators and school district personnel support the use of video recordings obtained by surveillance equipment is subject
tion of student data.
breathalyzers during school-sponsored events (on or off school to District policies addressing the confidentiality of student and
grounds) and during the school day, if needed. This measure will staff records. Information obtained from electronic surveillance The Hatboro-Horsham School District’s Acceptable Use Policy
hopefully serve as a deterrent to the use of alcohol by underage systems may be used by the administration to assist in an 815 is accessible on the District website.
drinkers. investigation to determine whether a student has committed
an unlawful or an unsafe act. Violations of the District’s Code
This communication serves as notification that a breathalyzer
may be used and students may be required to submit to a
of Conduct will result in appropriate disciplinary consequences. working papers
Any activity detected through the use of surveillance cameras
breathalyzer test. Students will be notified that they will be that might constitute a violation of the law will be reported to the
denied entry and/or be removed from the event or activity (and WORKING PAPERS ARE REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF
appropriate law enforcement agency. PENNSYLVANIA AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.
may face additional disciplinary action) in the event that they are
found to have consumed and/or possessed alcohol at, or before A student desiring working papers must bring a completed
a school-sponsored event. pest monitoring application (signed by parent ⁄legal guardian) to the Hatboro-
A breathalyzer may be administered any time a student’s actions, Horsham High School. Working papers are available on the high
appearance or physical condition gives reasonable suspicion. The School District of Hatboro-Horsham uses an Integrated Pest school website under news:
Students deemed to be under the influence of alcohol while on Management (IPM) approach for managing insects, rodents www.hatboro-horsham.org/Domain/97.
school property will have a breathalyzer administered by the and weeds. Our goal is to protect every student from pesticide
• Proof of birth is required - only a birth certificate, passport
local police department. exposure by using an IPM approach to pest management. Our IPM
or baptismal certificate will be accepted.
approach focuses on making the school building and grounds an
unfavorable habitat for these pests by removing food and water • A minor is no longer required to have a physical examination
The Hatboro-Horsham School District does not discriminate on sources and eliminating their hiding and breeding places. We prior to receiving a work permit.
the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual accomplish this through routine cleaning and maintenance. We
orientation, ancestry, national origin, genetic information or • A minor is no longer required to have a job offer or a job
routinely monitor the school building and grounds to detect any prior to receiving a work permit.
disability/ handicap in its programs, activities and employment pests that are present. The pest monitoring team consists of our
and contracting practices. The following individuals have been building maintenance, office, and teaching staff and includes our • It is no longer required that a parent ⁄legal guardian sign
designated to handle inquiries regarding the District’s non- students. Pest sightings are reported to our IPM coordinator who the application in front of office personnel. The minor can
discrimination and harassment policies: Students, Parents/ evaluates the “pest problem” and determines the appropriate take the application home, have a parent ⁄ legal guardian
Guardians and Community Members should contact the Assistant pest management techniques to address the problem. The sign it and then return the application to school with the
Superintendent, (215) 420-5005. Employees and Contractors techniques can include increased sanitation, modifying storage appropriate proof of age.
should contact the Director of Human Resources at (215) 420-5016. practices, sealing entry points, physically removing the pest, etc. Office hours during school term: Monday - Friday 7:15 AM –
3:30 PM
From time to time, it may be necessary to use chemicals to manage
a pest problem. Chemicals will only be used when necessary,You can also read
