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Upper Adams School District
2020 - 2021 Activities Calendar
Updated www.upperadams.org Photo Credit :
08/21/2020 Due to Covid-19 this calendar will continue to be updated. Liam Owings
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2
SCHOOL DISTRICT PROFILE 2 ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION 24-25
MISSION STATEMENT AND VISION 2 Annual Public Notice to Parents
SCHOOL BOARD & ACADEMIC CALENDARS 3 Services – Age 3 until School Age
Programs and Services Available for Children with Disabilities
MONTHLY CALENDAR PAGES 4 - 16
Screening for Disabilities
PERSONNEL DIRECTORY 17 Evaluation
District Departments 17 Consent
Central Office 17 Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Development
PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS 18 Notice of Recommended Educational
Placement / Prior Written Notice (NOREP/PWN)
STUDENT CLASS OFFICERS 18
Notice for Services for Protected Handicapped
WORK PERMIT INFORMATION 18 Students in Accordance with Section 504 and Chapter 15 Screening
TRANSPORTATION NOTICE 18 Notice of Services for Gifted Students
SCHOOL BOARD SELECTED POLICIES 19-22 Screening for Giftedness
Title IX Information Gifted Multidisciplinary Evaluation
Exemption from Instructin Confidentiality of Student Information
Admission of Beginners Consent for Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information
Family Educational Trips Summary
Food Allergy Management LV STOCK / GUINN UNGER 26
Use of Medications TEACHER OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
Possession/Use of Asthma Inhalers/Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Student Records: Maintenance & Disclosure
UASD STUDENT HONORS 26
Student Discipline and Conduct Code Elementary “Wall of Fame”
Weapons, Look-A-Like Weapons and Hazardous Substances UAMS “Bringing Up Grades” (BUG) Awards
District Dress & Grooming MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION 27
Tobacco Weather-Related School Closings
Drug Awareness Regular School Hours
Student Wellness
Cafeteria Meal Costs
Hazing
Free/Reduced Price Lunch
Unlawful Harassment
Bullying/Cyber Bullying Disclosure Of Professional Qualifications
Video Camera Surveillance Golden Age Passes For Senior Residents
Integrated Pest Management Pupil Records
Food Service Operations Notice To All Landlords
Transportation
School Visitors
The Upper Adams School District does not discriminate or deny services on the basis
School Volunteers
of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, age, or handicap in its education programs or
Notice
activities nor in its employment practices.
SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS 23
Homeless Assistance
Behavior Intervention Download the Free Blackboard District App
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1UPPER ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT UPPER ADAMS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS SCHOOL DISTRICT PROFILE
The Upper Adams School District utilizes the committee system The Upper Adams School District, Adams County, Pennsylvania, includes the boroughs
to address school-related issues. The Curriculum & Extra- of Arendtsville, Bendersville, and Biglerville, and the Townships of Butler, Menallen, and
Curricular Committee will handle all matters relative to student part of Tyrone. Covering a geographical area of ninety square miles, its total population is
life at UASD (curriculum, athletics, student activities, field trips, approximately 11,173 (US Census, 2015 estimate).
etc). The Business Operations Committee will handle all matters
relative to the administration of the district (Finance, personnel STUDENTS
matters, property, transportation, etc). The Policy Committee At the close of the 2019-2020 school year, there were 1,621 students enrolled in the Upper
will continue to maintain its mission of upkeep and maintenance Adams School District. There were a total of 795 elementary students and 826 secondary
of the policies that govern our District. For more specific students.
meeting dates and times, refer to the monthly calendar pages.
EMPLOYEES
Current Upper Adams School District Board Members include:
The District currently has 185 full and part time employees. There are 132 teachers, 41 support
staff, and 12 administrators. Approximately 70% of the Professional staff have advanced degrees.
Thomas J. Wilson III 2020-2021 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
President
Ronald Ebbert The 2019-2020 Budget was passed June 16, 2020 with:
Vice President Revenues $29,524,023
Policy Committee Chairperson Expenditures $30,160,860
Susan Crouse Deficit $ (636,837)
Treasurer The unassigned fund balance is planned to balance the budget deficit.
Finance Chairperson
Canner Fund Advisory Board Liaison The 2019-2020 Tax Rates & Financial Information
Christopher Fee 15.3167 mills Real Estate Taxes (Generates 882,369 per mill)
Board Director 1.1% Earned Income Tax (Generates $2,665,755)
Cindy Janczyk .5% Transfer Tax (Generates $163,144)
Board Director $10 Local Service Tax (Generates $60,500)
Personnel Chairperson $10 Per Capita Tax for Sections 511 and 679 (Generates $33,893 for each section)
Elaine Jones
Board Director
Curriculum Chairperson
Jim Lady
Board Director UPPER ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Property Chairperson
Eduardo Ponce MISSION:
Board Director
Athletic & Transportation Chairperson
The Upper Adams School District provides challenging and inspiring educational
James Rutkowski opportunities, empowering each student to be a responsible
Board Director and productive individual.
Student Activities Chairperson VISION:
All students college and career ready.
2161 North Main Street, Biglerville PA 17307 161 North Main Street, Biglerville PA 17307
Phone: 717-677-7191 / Fax: 717-677-9807 2019-2020
Phone: 717-677-7191 / Fax: 717-677-9807 2020
UPPER ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT Academic Calendar
UPPER ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT School Board Calendar www.upperadams.org Board approved: February 19, 2019
www.upperadams.org Board appoved: 7/16/2019 HOME OF THE CANNERS Student Start Date: August 21, 2019
HOME OF THE CANNERS
July 2019 January 2020 First Day of School for Students
S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S Last Day of School for Students/Early Dismissal
January 2020 February 2020 March 2020 April 2020 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 No School for Elementary Students
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Faculty In-Service Day/No School for Students
S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Early Dismissal (UAMS/BHS 12:02 pm; Elementary 1:00 pm)
1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 No School for Students/Parent Teacher Conferences
28 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 No School for Students or Faculty
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 3 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
No School/Snow Make-Up Day
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 August 2019 February 2020 Act 80 Day
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S Mid-Marking Period (subject to change)
1 2 3 1 End of Marking Period (subject to change
26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Teacher In-Service/Snow Make-Up Day
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Aug 16, 19, 20 - Teacher In-Service/No School for Students
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Aug 21 - First Day of School for Students
May 2020 June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 Sept 2 - Labor Day Holiday - No School
Sept 23 - Mid-Marking Period (subject to change)
S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S September 2019 March 2020
Oct 11 - Early Dismissal
S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S Oct 14 -Faculty In-Serivce Day/No School for Students
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Oct 24 - End of Marking Period (subject to change)
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 7 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Nov 25-26 - Parent Teacher Conferences/No School for Students/Act 80 Days
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Nov 26 - Mid-Marking Period (subject to change)
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 3 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Nov 27, 28, 29 - Thanksgiving/No School
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Dec 2 - Faculty In-Service Day/No School for Students
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 29 30 29 30 31 Dec 23-Jan 3 - Winter Break/No School
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Jan 15 - End of Marking Period (subject to change)
October 2019 April 2020 Jan 17 - Early Dismissal
31 30 31 Jan 20 - Faculty In-Service /No School for Students/Act 80 Day Elem. Only
S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S
Feb 14 - No School/SNOW MAKE-UP DAY 1
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 Feb 17 - President's Day/No School (Fruit Growers Convention)
September 2020 October 2020 November 2020 December 2020 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Feb 20 - Mid-Marking Period (subject to change)
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Mar 4 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Elementary Only - Evening
S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Mar 5 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Elementary Only
No School for Elementary Students Only/Act 80 Day Elementary Only
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 27 28 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 Mar 6 - No School for Elementary Students Only
Mar 13 - Early Dismissal
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
November 2019 May 2020 Mar 23 - End of Marking Period (subject to change)
13 14 15 6 17 18 19 11 12 3 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 S M T W TH F S S M T W THF S April 8, 9 - Spring Break - No School SNOW MAKE-UP DAYS 2 and 3
April 10, 13 - Spring Break - No School
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 1 2 1 2
April 14 - Spring Break - No School SNOW MAKE-UP DAY 4
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 April 30 - Mid-Marking Period (subject to change)
27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 May 1 - Early Dismissal
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 May 25 - Memorial Day/No School
June 2 - Early Dismissal
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
June 3 - Early Dismissal/Last Day of School/End of Marking Period
31 June 4 - Teacher In-Service/SNOW MAKE-UP DAY 5
Key: December 2019 June 2020
S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S
Student Staff
Curriculum and Extra Curricular Committee 6:30 pm/Business and Operations Committee following 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 Days Days
Board Study/Executive Session 6:30 pm/Board Meeting 7:00 pm 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 August 8 11
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 September 20 20
Policy Committee Meeting 9:00 am October 22 23
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 November 18 18
Board Reorganization Meeting is Scheduled December 1, 2020, at 6:30 pm Prior to Board Meeting 29 30 31 28 29 30 December 14 15
Lions Club Teacher/Staff Appreciation Dinner March 17, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. TENTATIVE DATE January * 20/19 20
February 18 18
PSSA/KEYSTONE EXAM SCHEDULE 2019-2020 March *21/22 22
April 17 17
*December 2-13, 2019 Keystone Testing Window May 20 20
*April 20-May 8, 2020 PSSA Testing Window June 3 4
*May 11-22, 2020 Keystone Testing Window Total Days 181 188
*July 27-31, 2020 Keystone Testing Window (*Secondary Student Days Count)
* The 2021 School Board Calendar will be posted on the
District Website. You can find this calendar under About Us >
School Board > School Board Calendar
www.upperadams.org 3August
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
6:30pm School Board 9:00am Policy Committee
Committee Meetings Meeting
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
7:00pm School Board Teacher In-Service
Meeting
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Teacher In-Service Teacher In-Service First Day of School for BHS Back to School Night
UAMS Back to School Night Students
6:30pm - 7th Grade
7:15pm - 8th Grade
30 31
4September
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
6:30pm School Board 9:00am Policy Committee
Committee Meetings Meeting
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Labor Day - BHS & UAMS Fall Picture
No School for Students or Day
Faculty/District Holiday
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
6:00pm Biglerville 6:00pm UAIS PTO Meeting BHS College Fair at
Elementary PTO Meeting Gettysburg College
6:30pm UA Lion’s Club
Meeting (Location TBD)
7:00pm School Board
Meeting
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Biglerville Elementary Fall
Picture Day
27 28 29 30
Mid Marking Period 8:00am Canner Funds
(BHS, UAMS) Meeting
UAIS Fall Pictures
5October
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3
9:00am Policy Committee
Meeting
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6:30pm School Board Early Dismissal for Students /
Committee Meetings Faculty In-Service
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
No School for Students PSAT Testing for 10th & 11th
/Faculty In-Service Grades BHS Fall Cabaret
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
6:30pm UA Lion’s Club 6:00pm UAIS PTO Meeting BHS & UAMS Fall Picture District Chorus Auditions
Meeting (Location TBD) Re-Take Day
7:00pm School Board
Meeting
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
End of Marking Period
(BHS, UAMS)
6November
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
6:30pm School Board Fall BHS & UAMS Concert
Committee Meetings Showcase
Canner Funds Giving Spree
9:00am Policy Committee
Meeting
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
UAIS Veteran’s Day Program
NOVEMBER 13 - 18
BHS SENIOR FORMAL
PICTURES
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
6:00pm Biglerville 8:00am Canner Funds
Elementary PTO Meeting Meeting
6:30pm UA Lion’s Club 6:00pm UAIS PTO Meeting
Meeting (Location TBD)
7:00pm School Board
Meeting
NOVEMBER 13 - 18 BHS SENIOR FORMAL PICTURES NOVEMBER 18 - 24 UAIS ONLINE BOOK FAIR
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
No School for Students No School for Students No School for Students or Thanksgiving /No School No School for Students or
Act 80 Day Act 80 Day Faculty for Students or Faculty/ Faculty
Parent/Teacher Conferences Parent/Teacher Conferences District Holiday
NOVEMBER 18 - 24 UAIS ONLINE BOOK FAIR
29 30
No School for Students /
Faculty In-Service
NOVEMBER 16-20 AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK 7December
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
6:30pm School Board 9:00am Policy Committee
Reorganization Meeting Meeting
DECEMBER 1 - 15 KEYSTONE EXAMS TESTING WINDOW
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Mid Marking Period
(BHS, UAMS)
DECEMBER 1 - 15 KEYSTONE EXAMS TESTING WINDOW
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
BHS & UAMS Winter
Concert
DECEMBER 1 - 15 KEYSTONE EXAMS
TESTING WINDOW
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Early Dismissal for Students / No School for Students or Christmas Day/No School
Faculty In-Service Faculty for Students or Faculty/
District Holiday
27 28 29 30 31
No School for Students or No School for Students or No School for Students or No School for Students or
Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty
8January
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
New Years Day/No School
for Students or Faculty/
District Holiday
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
FFA Midwinter Convention 6:30pm School Board 9:00am Policy Committee
Committee Meetings Meeting
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Early Dismissal for Students
UAMS 8th Grade Field Trip / Faculty In-Service / End of
Marking Period
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
No School for Students/ 6:00pm Biglerville 6:00pm UAIS PTO Meeting
Act 80 Day for Elementary Elementary PTO Meeting
Faculty In-Service 6:30pm UA Lion’s Club
Meeting (Location TBD)
7:00pm School Board
Meeting
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
8:00am Canner Funds
Meeting
31
9
JANUARY IS SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION MONTHFebruary
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
6:30pm School Board 9:00am Policy Committee Region 3 TSA Conference
Committee Meetings Meeting
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
No School for Students
(Snow Make-Up Day 1)
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Presidents Day 6:00pm Biglerville 6:00pm UAIS PTO Meeting UAIS Cultural Arts Days UAIS Cultural Arts Days
No School for Students or Elementary PTO Meeting
Faculty/District Holiday 6:30pm UA Lion’s Club
Fruit Growers Convention Meeting (Location TBD)
7:00pm School Board
Meeting
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Mid-Marking Period (BHS, 7:00pm Bendersville Ag Olympics & Drive Your
UAMS) Elementary PTA Meeting Tractor to School Day
28
FEBRUARY 1 - 5 NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK
FEBRUARY 22 - 26 NATIONAL FFA WEEK 10Sunday Monday Tuesday
March Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
6:30pm School Board Evening Parent/Teacher No School for Elementary Students/ No School for Elementary
Act 80 Day Elementary Only Students Only
Committee Meetings Conferences - Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences
Secondary Campus in Session
Secondary Campus in Session
9:00am Policy Committee
Meeting
MARCH 1 - 4 BIGLERVILLE ELEMENTARY BOOK FAIR MARCH 5 - 7 BHS SPRING MUSICAL
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
BHS Career Fair for 10th Early Dismissal / Faculty
Grade In-Service
MARCH 5 - 7 BHS SPRING
MUSICAL
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
6:00pm Biglerville Elementary 6:00pm UAIS PTO Meeting Biglerville Elementary Biglerville Elementary
PTO Meeting Evening Kindergarten All Day Kindergarten
6:30pm UA Lion’s Club Registration Registration
Meeting (Location TBD)
7:00pm School Board
Meeting
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
End of Marking Period (BHS,
UAMS)
BHS - SAT School Day
28 29 30 31
No School for Students or
Faculty
(Snow Make-Up Day 2)
8:00am Canner Funds
Meeting
11April
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3
No School for Students or No School for Students or Canner Classic Indoor
Faculty (Snow Make-Up Faculty/District Holiday Drumline & Guard Show
Day 3)
9:00am Policy Committee
Meeting
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
No School for Students or No School for Students or
Faculty/District Holiday Faculty
(Snow Make-Up Day 4)
6:30pm School Board
Committee Meeting
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
APRIL 14- 17 TSA STATE CONFERENCE
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
6:00pm Biglerville 6:00pm UAIS PTO Meeting
Elementary PTO Meeting
6:30pm UA Lion’s Club
Meeting (Location TBD)
7:00pm School Board
Meeting
APRIL 19 - MAY 7 PSSA TESTING WINDOW
25 26 27 28 29 30
APRIL 19 - MAY 7 PSSA TESTING WINDOW
APRIL 19 - 23 ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK
12May
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Mid-Marking Period (BHS, 6:30pm School Board 9:00am Policy Committee Early Dismissal
UAMS) Committee Meetings Meeting 7:00pm UAIS Spring Band
and Chorus Concert
APRIL 19 - MAY 7 PSSA TESTING WINDOW
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
7:00pm BHS Spring Concert 5th Grade Environmental 5th Grade Environmental Ed 5th Grade Environmental Ed
Ed Camp Camp Camp
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
UAMS Spring Concert 6:00pm UAIS PTO Meeting UAIS Color Day
6:00pm Biglerville Elementary
PTO Meeting
6:30pm UA Lion’s Club Meeting
(Location TBD)
7:00pm School Board Meeting
MAY 17 - 28 KEYSTONE EXAMS TESTING WINDOW
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
UAIS Color Day Rain Date
8:00am Canner Funds
Meeting
MAY 17 - 28 KEYSTONE EXAMS TESTING WINDOW
30 31
Memorial Day /No School
for Students or Faculty/
District Holiday
13
MAY 3 - 7 TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEKJune
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
6:30pm School Board Early Dismissal / Faculty End of Marking Period
*Early Dismissal/Last Day of School
Committee Meetings In-Service
*(Subject to change due to Snow
Make Up Days)
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Faculty In-Service
(Snow Make Up Day 5)
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
7:00pm School Board
Meeting
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30
14July
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Independence Day Independence Day Observed
District Holiday
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
7:00pm School Board
Meeting
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
8:00am Canner Funds
Meeting
JULY 26 - 30 KEYSTONE EXAMS TESTING WINDOW
15August
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
6:30pm School Board 9:00am Policy Committee
Committee Meetings Meeting
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
7:00pm School Board
Meeting
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31
16UPPER ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT - DIRECTORY
Upper Adams School District
717-677-7191 Administrative Office
Wesley Doll Superintendent
Joseph Albin Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Administrative Offices Phone Extension
Candy Bretzman Central Office Executive Assistant
161 North Main Street, Biglerville, PA 17307
Superintendent's Office 2751 Business Office
Special Education, Gifted Education, ESL Office 2701 Shelley Hobbs Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment 2751 Lois Swope Administrative Assistant for Business Affairs
Kim Cless Accounting and Food Services Coordinator
Tina Fair Human Resources Coordinator
Administrative Services Sandy Asper Central Office Secretary
Transportation 2711
Child Accounting 2711
Student Services
Human Resources 2721
Anne Corwell Director of Student Services
Jaime Mickley Executive Assistant to the Director of Student Services
Business Office
Tax Information/Food Service 2740
Technology Department/Transportation
Payroll 2702 Jim VanDyke Director of Technology and Transportation Services
Benjamin Platt Technology Systems Specialist
Athletics & Property Office 2707 Kim Smith Administrative Assistant for Transportation & Child Accounting
Upper Adams Intermediate School 4400
Athletics & Property
136 Fohl Street, Arendtsville, PA 17303
Anthony Graham Director of Athletics & Property
Joy Taylor Athletics Secretary
Biglerville Elementary School 5200
3270 Biglerville Road, Biglerville, PA 17307 Aramark Employees at Upper Adams School District:
Christopher McMahon Director of Facilities
Upper Adams Middle School 2120 Michelle Smyers Office Manager
135 North Main Street, Biglerville, PA 17307
Chartwells Employees at Upper Adams School District:
Mike Polash Regional Manager
Biglerville High School 2120 Mike Costic Director of School Dining Services
135 North Main Street, Biglerville, PA 17307
Please contact individual buildings for Faculty and Staff Listings
17PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS STUDENT CLASS OFFICERS
Upper Adams Intermediate School PTO High School Student Council (Grades 9 - 12)
President TBD Co-Advisors Lisa Lieberum, Karen Peterson
Vice President TBD Middle School Student Council (Grades 7 - 8)
Secretary Jamie Nebel Co-Advisors Barbara Kistler, Natasha Boehner
Treasurer TBD
Faculty Representatives TBD Senior Class Officers (Class of 2021)
Co-Advisors Heather Sefcheck, Ann Showers
Biglerville Elementary School PTO President Tyler MacBeth
President Colleen Hardman Vice-President Sarah Landauer
Vice President Jennifer Rice Secretary Charlotte King
Secretary Megan Baumgartner Treasurer Antoni Esquivias
Historian Paige Showaker
Treasurer Carl Wickline
Faculty Representative Kelly Dutrow Fundraising Hailey Steele
Junior Class Officers (Class of 2022)
Co-Advisors Zach Ramsey, Kim Jenkins
WORK PERMITS President Jackie Miller
Vice-President Kalani Crum, Morgan Unger
Secretary Joana Buitmea, Luke Meyer
An employment certificate/work permit is required of all persons Treasurer Lily Newcomer
under 18 who are doing part-time, summer, or full-time work. To Historian Alyssa Smith, Sylvia Glassman
apply, a parent/guardian and the student must come to the BHS office Fundraising Ashlyn Price
with a document showing proof of birth, such as a birth certificate,
driver’s license, baptismal certificate or passport. These forms may be Sophomore Class Officers (Class of 2023)
completed anytime the BHS office is open. Co-Advisors Nicole Starner, Hannah Meeson
President Seth Lady
Vice-President Natalie Showaker
Transportation Notice Secretary Nick Acevedo
Treasurer Brylee Rodgers
Historian Taylor Lady
Note to Parents/Guardians/Students: In accordance with District Policy Fundraising Gabriella Pirich
#810, students must not be tardy to assigned bus stop. They should be
at their bus stop 5 minutes prior to the bus arrival time. Bus
drivers are permitted to pick up or drop off students only at the Freshman Class Officers (Class of 2023)
students’ assigned stops. Co-Advisors Jessica Collins, Betsy Showers
**Video/Audio cameras (see Board Policy 810.2 for details). President
All buses are equipped with Radio & GPS devices. Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Historian
Fundraising
18UPPER ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT SELECTED SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES
Title IX Information (UASD Policies 103 & 104): The Board declares it to be the policy with his/her teachers to arrange for learning experiences, assignments, and/or examinations to
of this district to provide an equal employment opportunity to all employees and an equal be completed. Students returning from an approved trip must submit all work missed during
opportunity for all students to achieve their maximum potential through the programs offered his/her absence. Students will be permitted the same number of days after the absence as were
in the schools regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, originally granted for the absence to submit all course requirements issued during the absence.
national origin, or handicap/disability, and others as defined by policy. The UASD’s Title IX Teachers may grant exceptions to this “day-for-day” procedure as needed.
Coordinator is Wesley T. Doll, Superintendent. He can be reached at 677-7191 extension 2751,
161 North Main Street, Biglerville PA, 17307. Food Allergy Management (UASD Policy 209.1): The Board is committed to providing a safe
and healthy environment for students with severe or life-threatening food allergies. The focus
Exemption from Instruction (UASD Policy 105.2): Parents who wish to exempt their of food allergy management shall be on prevention, education, awareness, communication
students from any of the district’s programs for religious or other reasons must notify the and emergency response. Food allergy management shall be established in district schools, as
building administrator, in writing, of the reasons, specifying the portions of the program or needed, in order to:
curriculum that are in question and any religious beliefs that may apply. The Principal may
exempt the student or refer the matter to the Superintendent or designee for a decision. 1. Reduce and/or eliminate the likelihood of severe or potentially life-threatening allergic
reactions.
Admission of Beginners (UASD Policy 201): By Board policy, admission of kindergartners 2. Ensure a rapid and effective response in the case of a severe or potentially life-threatening
is limited to those who will be five (5) years of age before September 1, and admission of allergic reaction.
first graders is limited to those who will attain the age of five (5) years and seven (7) months 3. Protect the rights of students by providing them, through necessary accommodations
before September 1, or are no more than six (6) years zero (0) months of age before the first when required, the opportunity to participate fully in all school programs and activities,
day of the school term. The Board may, on the written request of a parent/guardian, admit a including classroom parties and field trips.
child who does not meet the above age criteria. That child must meet certain criteria stated in
Board Policy #201. Any parent/guardian who wishes to make such a request should contact Use of Medications (UASD Policy 210): It may be necessary to send medication to school
the principal of Biglerville Elementary School for a packet of information and instructions. All to be taken during the school day. If possible, medication schedules should be adjusted to
required documentation must be submitted to the Superintendent by August 10th. minimize the medications that need to be taken at school. These prescription and non-
prescription medications must be given to the school nurse or designee. All prescription
Family Educational Trips (UASD Policy 204.1): The Board recognizes that family trips for medications should be clearly labeled to include: 1) student’s name, 2) name of physician,
educational purposes enhance and enrich the learning opportunities available for students 3) the date of the prescription, 4) the name and telephone number of the pharmacy, 5) the
of the UASD. Consideration of a request by a parent or guardian to take a child on a family name of the medication, dosage route, and frequency of administration. All non-prescriotion
educational trip shall be dependent on the following conditions: medication must be in the original packaging and properly labeled. An “Administration
of Medication Form” is available on the district website or from the school office for all
1. Educational travel is not to exceed ten (10) days during the school year. A student on medication types. The form and waiver must be completed and approved before medication
a trip that leaves United States soil and continues beyond ten (10) school days requires can be given. It is important the school know where to contact parents should any questions
withdrawal from school and readmission upon return. arise. School district personnel may only administer non-prescription medication that is
2. A Pre-arranged Absence Form must be requested from the office and returned a approved by a school physician. All other non-prescription medication must be accompanied
minimum of three (3) days in advance of the planned absence(s). by a signed note from a physician to be given during school hours. School personnel will not
3. The student must have an attendance rate of 90% or better at the time of the request. administer any medication without the proper forms completed.
4. The student must be passing all classes at the time of request.
5. Any days beyond the maximum of ten (10) days permitted will be considered unexcused, Possession/Use of Asthma Inhalers/Epinephrine Auto-Injectors (UASD Policy 210.1):
and appropriate legal action may be taken. Epinephrine is stored in a secure location on school premises for emergency use. The
6. The Board and administration strongly advise parents or guardians not to plan family Pennsylvania Public School Code, Section 1414.2(g) allows parents/guardians to request an
educational trips within the first or last ten (10) school days of the school year. exemption to the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector for their student. In order
7. No request will be approved for a family educational trip during administration of the to request this exemption, contact the school nurse to make an appointment to discuss this
state mandated assessments or during the secondary schools’ end-of- course examination decision, review, and sign the appropriate opt-out form.
periods.
8. Failure to follow the procedures outlined in this policy will result in an unexcused Student Records: Maintenance & Disclosure (UASD Policy 216): The purpose of the UASD
absence. policy on student records is to state current federal, state school law, and school district
policy regulating the collection, maintenance, confidentiality, and release of information in
Prior to the beginning of the trip, it shall be the responsibility of the student to initiate contact student records that are kept by the district. Included in this polity are parental and student
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rights and access to records, disclosure and non-disclosure requirements, and procedures for cutting instrument, or cutting tool; nunchaku; firearm, shotgun, or rifle; and any other tool,
requesting corrections to student records. A copy of this policy is available on the district instrument or implement capable of inflicting serious bodily injury, noxious, irritating, or
website. UASD is required by law to inform parents and students annually of their right to: poisonous gases; accelerants; poisons; drugs; material, or substance capable of causing serious
(a) inspect the student’s records, (b) ask the District to correct information in a student record bodily injury. Any student who violates this policy shall be expelled for not less than one year,
if it is misleading or factually inaccurate, or violates the student’s privacy or other rights, (c) unless the Superintendent recommends discipline short of expulsion on a case-by-case basis.
consent to the disclosure of the record’s identifiable information to non-privileged persons, Any student who brings look-alike weapons, hazardous substances, or destructive devices
(d) file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, if the District has failed to comply onto school property will be subject to disciplinary actions which may include expulsion. Any
with Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, and (e) obtain a copy of this policy. UASD will student who assists another student in any actions prohibited by this policy will be subject to
forward student records to post-secondary institutions, school districts, or school in which a disciplinary action which may include expulsion. When a weapon, as described in the policy,
student seeks to enroll or has enrolled. is carried onto school property and is discovered, the local law enforcement officials will be
notified. A student may request prior, express approval from his/her building principal to
bring a weapon onto school property for classroom purposes or a school function. In asking
Student Discipline and Conduct Code (UASD Policy 218): The following disciplinary approval, the student shall make arrangements with the principal for the safe storage and
infractions shall be used in determining the disciplinary measure to be taken by the transportation of the weapon. After the weapon is used for the approved purpose, it shall be
administration. Students who accumulate multiple disciplinary infractions such as those removed from school property by the student by the conclusion of the school day or after the
listed may be subject to suspension, placement in an alternative education environment and/or stated school function.
expulsion.
• Direct disobedience, insubordination, or disrespect to those in authority Student Hearing Process - Disciplinary (UASD Policy 218.3): All students have the right
• Possession, or distribution, or use of, or sale of, alcoholic beverages and/or drugs to speak to the building administrator concerning discipline procedures and actions. These
• Offenses for possession and/or use of tobacco in any form actions may be appealed to a higher authority if the student or guardian so chooses. An
• Stealing informal hearing will be held for any suspensions of more than three days.
• Recurring unexcused absences or tardiness
• Vandalism District Dress and Grooming Policy (UASD Policy 221): Parents and students must be
• Fighting or assaulting another person mindful that dress which may be distractive or distuptive to the learning process will not
• Profanity directed to staff members or extreme profanity in any situation be tolerated. Any student violating this dress code, will be considered insubordinate and
• Direct defiance of any school regulation or policy dealt with according to the District’s discipline policy. School administrators have the final
• Endangering a person, or offenses against property responsibility for interpretation and enforcement. Additional information can be found in the
• Possession, distribution, or use of any weapon Student Handbooks.
• Harassing or threatening another person
• Arson, false alarm, or terroristic threat Tobacco (UASD Policy 222): The board prohibits possession, use or sale of tobacco, nicotine
• Bullying/Cyber-Bullying and nicotine delivery products by students at any time in a school building and on any
• Infractions covered under the school code not listed here property, buses, vans and vehicles that are owned, leased or controlled by the district. A
student in violation of this policy may be fined up to Fifty Dollars ($50) plus court costs or
The Board shall require each student of this district to adhere to the conduct rules and admitted to alternative adjudication in lieu of imposition of a fine.
regulations promulgated by the administration, and to submit to such disciplinary measures
as are appropriately assigned for infraction of those rules. The rules govern student conduct Drug Awareness (UASD Policy 227): The educational environment is disrupted by a student
in school, at school sanctioned/sponsored activities, during the time spent in travel to and who, while in school or while engaged in or attending a school activity, possesses, uses,
from school. Such rules shall require that students conform to reasonable standards of socially attempts to sell, distributes, or is under the influence of any of the materials mentioned in the
acceptable behavior; respect the rights, person and property of others; preserve the degree of current District policy. All students shall be encouraged to report to the Principal any person
order necessary to the educational program in which they are engaged; and obey constituted suspected of soliciting, giving, or using any narcotics, alcohol, or other health endangering
authority and respond to those who hold authority. compounds while on school property, under school jurisdiction, or while attending school-
related functions. Students who, while under the school’s jurisdiction, are found to possess
Weapons, Look-A-Like Weapons and Hazardous Substances (UASD Policy 218.1): or use a controlled substance, alcoholic beverage or any controlled drug shall be suspended
According to Act 26 of 1995 and UASD Policy 218.1 of the, any student who possesses a from the school related activities for a period conforming with current school code and Board
weapon, look alike weapon, or hazardous substance will be subject to strict disciplinary policy. Law Enforcement will be notified, student-parent counseling will be made available,
measures. Students and parents need to be aware that those items that are not permitted on and a prescribed course of study related to the offense must be successfully completed.
school property include, but are not limited to any realistic replica of a weapon, any knife,
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Student Wellness (UASD Policy 246): Bullying/Cyber Bullying (UASD Policy 249): Bullying means an intentionally electronic,
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the District provides a school environment that written, verbal or physical act or series of acts directed at another student or students, which
promotes student wellness, proper nutrition, nutrition education, and regular physical activity occurs in a school setting and/or outside a school setting, that is severe, persistent or pervasive
as part of the total learning experience. This policy includes guidelines on the following: and has the effect of doing any of the following:
Record keeping, Wellness Committee, Nutrition Education, Nutrition Promotion, Physical
Activity, Physical Education, Other School-Based Activities, Nutrition Guidelines for All 1. Substantial interference with a student’s education
Foods/Beverages at School, Management of Food Allergies, and Safe Routes to School. 2. Creation of a threatening environment
3. Substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school
Hazing (UASD Policy 247): The purpose of this policy is to maintain a safe, positive
environment for students and staff that is free from hazing. Hazing is defined as any action or Bullying, as defined in this policy, includes cyber bullying.
situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety
of a person or which willfully destroys or removes public or private property for the purpose Video Camera Surveillance (UASD Policy 713): The UASD believes that schools and school
of initiation or admission into or affiliation with, or as a condition of continued membership property should be safe and secure to protect individuals and their property from harm. To
in any organization. For purposes of this policy, student activity or organization means any this end, the Board supports the controlled use of video surveillance systems in the district.
activity, society, corps, team, club, or service, social, or similar group operating under the The Board also believes that the privacy of individuals should be protected, and therefore,
sanction of or recognized as an organization by the district. The Board encourages students the use of video surveillance must be strictly monitored and controlled to ensure protection
who believe they, or others, have been subjected to hazing to promptly report such incidents to of individual rights and compliance with federal and state laws addressing the privacy and
the building principal. Students, parents/guardians, coaches, sponsors, volunteers, and district disclosure of student records. Cameras shall only be installed in public areas, including various
employees shall be alert to incidents of hazing and shall report such conduct to the building district buses and vehicles, except as otherwise provided in this policy. Areas chosen for
principal. District administrators shall investigate promptly all complaints of hazing and surveillance shall be in hallways, common areas within a building, parking lots, etc. Cameras
administer appropriate discipline to any individual or student activity or organization found shall not be positioned in areas where individuals have a legitimate right to expect privacy, i.e.
to be in violation of this policy. Building principals shall take such disciplinary action for washrooms, locker rooms, and staff rooms. Additionally, outside cameras shall avoid being
violations of this policy as is appropriate and within their authority, as set forth in policy and directed towards private, non-district property. Only the appropriate administration shall
the Code of Student Conduct. Any person who participates in conducting hazing may also be have access to the surveillance equipment. In addition, law enforcement shall have access as
subject to criminal prosecution. necessary.
Unlawful Harassment (UASD Policy 248): It is the policy of the UASD to maintain a learning Integrated Pest Management (UASD Policy 716): The UASD utilizes integrated pest
environment that is free from harassment towards students, faculty, or staff. Harassment of management procedures to manage structural and landscape pests. The agents used in
a student consists of verbal, written, graphic, or physical conduct relating to an individual’s order to alleviate pest problems will pose the least possible hazard to people, property,
race, color, national origin/ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. Sexual and the environment. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is the coordinated use of pest
harassment is defined as “unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other and environmental information to design and implement pest control methods that
inappropriate verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature…” It may include, but is not limited are economically, environmentally, and socially sound. IPM promotes prevention over
to, verbal harassment or abuse; pressure for sexual activity; repeated remarks to a person, with remediation, and it advocates the integration of at least two (2) or more strategies to achieve
sexual or demeaning implications; unwelcomed touching; suggesting or demanding sexual long-term solutions. An integrated pest management decision shall consist of the following
involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats concerning one’s grades, job, etc. A five (5) steps: Pest species identification; estimate pest populations and compare to established
student exposed to such actions should report the incident by using the District’s complaint action thresholds; select the appropriate management tactics based on current on-site
procedure or report the incident directly to the building principal, guidance counselor, or other information; assess effectiveness of pest management; and keep appropriate records. When
individual designated to receive such complaints. Filing of a complaint or otherwise reporting pesticide applications are scheduled in school buildings and on school grounds, the District
harassment will not reflect upon the individual’s status nor will it affect grades or assignments. shall provide notification in accordance with law, including: posting a pest control sign in an
Any student or staff member found guilty of sexual harassment shall be subject to severe appropriate area; providing the pest control information sheet to all individuals working in the
disciplinary actions. False accusations will result in the same severe disciplinary actions school building; providing required notice to all parents and guardians of school students or
applicable to one found guilty of sexual harassment. Compliance Officer can be reached at, 161 to a list of parents and guardians who have requested notification of individual applications of
North Main Street, Biglerville, PA 17307. 717-677-7191, ext. 2751. For the full Compliance pesticides.
Policy 248 details please see NOTICE and end of policy section of calendar
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Food Service Operations (UASD Policies 808 & 808.1): for which payment must be made. If payment is not received by that date, the case will be
The Board recognizes that students require adequate, nutritious food and beverages, in order submitted to the District Magistrate for processing and follow up.
to grow, learn, and maintain good health. The Board directs that students should be provided
with adequate time and space to eat meals during the school day. The UASD will utilize a meal Transportation (UASD Policy 810): The school day begins for students when they step off
accounting system that allows individuals to prepay, purchase, and track meals. their property to wait for or board the school bus. At that point, the students are under the
rules and regulations of the Upper Adams School District. The bus driver is an employee/
1. Delegation of Responsibilities - Operation and Supervision of the food service program shall contracted employee of the school district and, according to school law, has the right to enforce
be the responsibility of the Business Administrator. The Business Administrator is responsible and discipline students. Continued disorderly conduct or refusal to respect the authority of
to present to the school board each month’s statements and receipts. the school bus driver shall be sufficient reason for the student to be denied transportation in
accordance with regulations of the Upper Adams School District. Suspension of bus privileges
2. Free/Reduced Price Meals - The District shall provide free/reduced price meals and/or free can range from three days to one year. This information is “Administrative Guidelines for
milk to students in accordance with the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Transportation”. For the complete District Transportation Policy please see Board Policy 810.
Program, and the Special Milk Program.
School Visitors (UASD Policy 907): The district welcomes and encourages visits to school
3. Special Dietary Needs - The District shall make appropriate food service/meal by parents, guardians, or other adult residents of the community and interested individuals.
accommodations to students with special dietary needs in accordance with applicable laws, To ensure that the greatest benefit can be derived from such visits and to insure order in the
regulations, and the School Board policy. schools and the safety of both students and staff, persons wishing to visit a school should make
arrangements in advance with the school office. Upon arrival, visitors must register at the
4. Food Safety Inspections - The District shall receive two (2) safety inspections per year in office where they will receive a pass and instructions relative to their visit.
accordance with all local, state, and federal laws.
School Volunteers (UASD Policy 916.1): All volunteers who are unsupervised or partially
5. Professional Standards - The District shall comply with the professional standards for supervised when working with children and/or who are alone with students must have an Act
school food service personnel who manage and operate the National School Lunch and School 34 (criminal) clearance, an Act 151 (child abuse) clearance, and a Tuberculosis Test prior to
Breakfast Programs. Professional standards shall apply to both district-operated food service participating in student activities. Clearances must be renewed at least every five (5)years.
programs and contracted food service programs. Some volunteers must also complete the FBI fingerprint-based Federal Criminal History
Clearance unless an exemption applies. These clearances must be submitted to the building
6. School Meal Charges & Accounts - principal for review, after which the applicant will receive notification of approval to serve as
a volunteer. The board and administration in no way wish to discourage volunteering in our
1. The District shall assign individual accounts to each student for the purchase of schools. In fact, we recognize the vital importance volunteers play in the everyday operation
meals served in school cafeterias and ensure that the identity of each student is of our schools. However, our primary goal is to ensure that our students attend a school that is
protected. safe, secure, and comfortable. This policy will provide us with one more method to accomplish
2. The District shall notify parents/guardians when the student’s account reaches a that goal. Please contact the building secretary for the complete policy on volunteers and
low balance. information on how to obtain clearances as needed.
3. The District shall notify parents/guardians when the student’s account reaches a
negative balance. The notice shall include a description of the consequences for NOTICE: The Policies included in this publication are summaries of selected policies of
failure to make payment. the Upper Adams School District. To review the full version of each policy or any updates
4. The District shall provide parents/guardians with information on payment options to our policy manual, please visit the District’s website at “http://www.upperadams.org”
and free and reduced-price meals and/or free milk. click on About Us >Policies and Procedures and select the board policies link. All students
5. The District may permit students to charge a reimbursable meal when the student of the Upper Adams School District are given a Student Handbook at the start of each
forgets or loses his/her money or when his/her account has insufficient funds. school year. It is the responsibility of the student and their parents/guardians to review
6. Collection of Unpaid Meal Charges - Upon reaching a total delinquency of the the student handbook and abide by the rules and regulations of the Upper Adams School
equivalent of $10.00, a registered letter will be sent providing a warning of a civil District.
complaint against the party for non-payment of funds. This letter will specify a final date
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Homeless Assistance - McKinney Vento -
Youth who are experiencing homelessness have special rights under a federal law called the Gifted Program: Gifted support provides enrichment to students who have unique needs and
McKinney-Vento Act. Students qualify for its protections if they have no consistent, appropriate abilities that require programming appropriate to their potential. A wide variety of educational
place to stay. This includes youth who are “soubled up” with other youth or families due to options are offered to develop creativity, critical thinking and reasoning, originality, and leadership
economic hardship; living in a car, motel, hotel, camping grounds, or sleeping outdoors or in a skills. Students may be referred for evaluation by their parents, classroom teacher, building principal
public place; or living in a shelter. The law protects youth who have run away from home, been or counselor.
thrown out of their home, been abandoned by parents or guardians, or separated from their
parents for any other reason. These youth are called “unaccompanied homeless youth.” Homeless Learning Support, Grades K-12: Learning support specialists assist students who are experiencing
students have two options for where to attend school: the school they were attending when they difficulty in specific learning skills. Students identified as needing learning support may spend all
became homeless or the school where they are currently staying. I fyou ahve questions concerning or a small part of their school day in the regular classroom, depending upon the level of support
homeless students or need additional information, please feel free to reach out to your school necessary to help them be academically successful. Students are usually referred for evaluation at
counselor or contact the District Homeless Liaison (Kim Smith, Transportation & Child Accounting the elementary level by their parents or by the Intervention Team. At the secondary level, students
Coordinator.) are generally referred by the counseling department after an intervention period.
Behavior Intervention: The UASD Behavior Intervention Program is designed to meet the needs The Life Skills Support, Grades K-12+: Life Skills Support serves students whose needs are more
of at-risk students whose problematic behavior has caused them to be unsuccessful in a traditional functional than academic. The program emphasizes functional academic, self-help, social and
classroom. The behavior intervention classroom provides a positive, safe, and structured learning community living skills at the elementary level. The secondary level emphasizes training that
environment that continues instruction in the student’s core academic curriculum, along with prepares the student for transition to employment and adult community living. Instruction
added emphasis on counseling and social skills development to address the specific problem with increasingly progresses from classroom to community based as the student approaches graduation
behaviors. The smaller class size, individualized learning environment, and extra supervision is in order to facilitate a transfer of skills from theory to practice. The primary population served by
conducive to the student’s improved academic and behavioral success. Successful reintegration into the program is students with intellectual disability, but others are included if the program can be
the regular school program at the student’s appropriate grade level is the stated goal of the program. modified to serve their needs.
The student’s improvement in self-discipline, responsibility, and interpersonal skills is essential for
further education, employment, and in becoming a successful contributing member of society. Special Needs Screenings and Evaluations, Preschool-12: Upper Adams School District in
cooperation with the Lincoln Intermediate Unit, provides for the screening of preschool students
College in the High School: For more than ten years, the College in High School (CHS) program at who may have special needs. In addition, the Upper Adams School District provides on-going
Biglerville High School has offered qualified high school students the opportunity to earn University screening for the purpose of identifying and following up on those students, kindergarten through
of Pittsburgh and Harrisburg Area Community College credits during their regular school day. grade 12, who may have special needs. All students periodically receive vision and hearing
Students do not have to leave their school to travel to the University or the College, but are taught screenings. First year students automatically receive screening for speech/language difficulties. If
by adjunct faculty here in Biglerville. BHS offers 6 credits of Harrisburg Area Community College the results of any of these screens warrant further evaluation, parents are notified so that follow-up
English, 6 credits of Harrisburg Area Community College History, and 4 credits of Calculus from can be arranged. If parents, teachers, or school personnel suspect a learning problem, the district
Pitt. University. BHS students can enroll in these courses at a fraction of the tuition rate set by these attempts to meet the student’s needs through a continuum of instructional services. When this
schools. These courses go a long way toward preparing our students for what it is like to take a is not possible and further evaluation is warranted, a multidisciplinary evaluation is scheduled.
college level course. Parents or the Intervention Team may refer the student for a multidisciplinary evaluation at any
time.
Upper Adams Cyber School: Canner Cyber Connection provides an online educational option
for students in grades K-12. Online education through this program is primarily intended for Student Assistance Program Team, Grades K-12: This program works to help students who are
students who would otherwise enroll in an outside cyber-charter school and/or students in unique at high risk of drug/alcohol use, depression, or other mental health problems. A team of specially
circumstances that are not conducive to a traditional school routine. Interested students who are trained faculty members, guidance counselors, administrators, and drug & alcohol/mental health
considering this option must be self-motivated, have the support of their parents/guardians, and professionals meets regularly to identify, intervene, and refer students in need.
meet the expectations of the cyber school program. Students who meet the needed criteria could
register for either Canner Cyber Connection (all needed credits taken with online courses) or a Vocational Education: Students may elect to participate in the District’s Vocational Education
hybrid version (part of the needed credits taken through Canner Cyber Connection and the other programs, beginning in the ninth grade. Programs are offered at Biglerville High School in the areas
part of the credits taken in brick and mortar school). Interested parents should contact their child’s of Agriculture, Business, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Industrial Technology Education.
building principal. Vocational education is also available via the Cumberland-Perry Area Vocational-Technical School.
A variety of excellent vocational courses are provided. High school students have the option of
English Language Development (ELD), Grades K-12: ELD instruction is available to meet the attending Cumberland Perry AVTS for one-half of the school day.
needs of English Learners. The Upper Adams School District provides assessment and classes for
students who are English Language Learners.
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