STUDENT HANDBOOK

We welcome you to Fairview High School , a place with a proven record of excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts! We want your experience in our high school to be both rewarding and pleasant. This handbook contains important information about all facets of our school that will directly affect you and have an impact on your future. Please consider this handbook to be a reference tool for your frequent use. It is updated annually and approved by the Fairview Board of Education.

All involved parents, guardians, and students should read this handbook and ask questions, if necessary, so you fully understand the expectations of the teachers, administration, and Board of Education. You will be required to submit a signature indicating that you have received and read the information provided here. The book will, for the third year, be posted on the district website at http://www.fairviewschools.org. Reference copies are also available in every classroom in the high school, as well as the library and offices.

We wish you the best during the 2008-2009 school year and encourage you to meet the challenge and make a positive mark on your school and community.

These handbooks are adopted by the Fairview Board of Education each year and do not reflect changes that may occur during the school year. Parents and students will be informed of any changes during the school year will be via a letter and announcements. When in doubt, contact the school for questions or clarification.

STAFF MEMBER	SUBJECT AREA(S)	ECA DUTIES
Amendola, Eric	Math	Basketball/Football Scout
Arnold, Denise	Home Economics
Beddick, Christine	Physical Education / Health	12^th Grade Advisor
Blystone, Tim	Physical Education / Health	Department Head
Bowser, Theresa	Learning Support	Gifted Coordinator Student Council
Brinling, Jim	Social Studies
Corbin, Ben	Physical Education / Health	Head Wrestling Coach
Cottengim, Ashley	Learning Support
Double, David	Math/Computer	Track Coach
Crotty, Kim	Librarian
Daley, Nicole	Photography
Drabina, Gerald	Science
Dreistadt, Marilyn	Communications	Newspaper Advisor / SADD/Busted Advisor
Espada, Magdalena	Spanish	11^th Grade Advisor / Student Store
Featsent, Trudi	Principal’s Secretary
George, Carol	Spanish	Spanish Club Advisor World Language Dept. Head
George, Lisa	Social Studies	Guidance Counselor Star Team / Academic Decathlon
Glunt, Susan	Communications	Debate/Speech Advisor Yearbook Advisor Communications Department Head
Graziani, Linda	Business Education
Groff, Christine	Science	Academic Decathlon Science Department Head
Hall , Robert	French	French Club Advisor Speech & Debate
Henry, Cindy	Science	Guidance Counselor STAR Team

Hitt, Laurie	Communications	Drama Club Advisor Student Council Academic Decathlon
Hurt, Pamela	Communications
Jensen, J.R.	Social Studies	Head Swim Coach
Kissman, James	Guidance Counselor	STAR Coordinator
Lane, Matthew	Communications	Head Boys’ Soccer
Laska, Tom	Math
Layman, Doug	Communications
Lightner, Gerald	Social Studies	Athletic Director Head Football Coach
Magraw, Candace	Science	JETS Advisor PJAS Advisor
Martter, Joan	Office Secretary / Attendance Clerk	10^th Grade Advisor Key Club Advisor
Masterson, David	Math	Math Club Advisor
Morell, Gloria	Resource Room Secretary
Mummert , Chad	Music	Band Director
Nelson, Mary	Nurse	STAR Team
Nelson, Susan	Social Studies	Social Studies Dept. Head
Olson, Linda	Math	Math Department Head Academic Decathlon
Obuszewski, Kara	Learning Support
Platz, Dean	Math
Sanford, Steven	Math/Computer	Varsity Club

Schoeller, Ann	Art	National Honor Society Academic Decathlon Fine Arts Department Head
Sharman, Marianne	Learning Support Aide
Simkowski, Deborah	Science
Stevens, Pamela	Communications / Technology	Technology Leader / Classrooms for the Future Coach
Strandwitz, Laurie	Art	11^th Grade Advisor
Tann, Pam	Guidance Department Secretary
Turner, Rebecca	Science

Philosophy/Mission/ Objectives	Field Trips	RCI - Regional Choice Initiative
Letter From Principals	Final Exams	Referral Phone Numbers
Administration & Board	Fire/Tornado Drills	Refocus Room
Advice for Success	Food-(See Beverages)	Report Cards (Progress Reports)
After School Rules	Fund Raising/Activities Fund	Restroom Behavior
Agenda Book	Global Connect	Scheduling
Alcohol and Drugs	Grades	School Code Number
Alma Mater	Grade Point Average	Security
Announcements	Graduation Requirements	Skateboards / Roller Blades
Alternative Education	Guidance Department	Snow Days
Assemblies	Hall Pass	Special Class Opportunities
Assistants [Teachers’ Assistants]	HALT Program	Special Needs Students
Attendance	Harassment	Sports - NCAA & PIAA Rules
Behavior Code	Hazing	Staff
Bell Schedule	Health Services	Store
Beverages and Food	Homework	Student Council
Board of Education	Honor Roll	Student Records
Bookbags	In School Detention (See Refocus Room)	Students at Risk Assistance (STAR team)
Bus Conduct	Internet Use Policy (See Technology)	Success in High School (Advice)
Bullying (including ‘cyberbullying’)	Kick Off Mentoring Program	Summer School
Cafeteria Rules	Laser Pointers	Suspension
Calendar	Library Media Center	Teachers' Assistants
Cheating	Locker Use and Searches	Technology
Class Rank	Lost and Found	Telephones
Clubs – Extracurriculars	Lunches - Free and Reduced	Terroristic Threats
Computers	Marking Periods	Testing Schedule
Conduct (See Behavior)	Media Policy	Textbooks
Consequences/ Discipline	FHS Classes held at FMS	Theft
Copyright	National Honor Society	Tiger Pride
Counseling	Newspaper - Tiger Roar	Tiger Pride Daily Show
Curriculum Planning	Out of School Suspension (OSS)	Title IX
Dances	Overview	Tobacco
Detention Procedure/ Rules/ (See Behavior)	Parent / Teacher Conferences	Transfer Students
Discipline (See Behavior)	Parent Volunteers	Trips (Educational)
Dress Code	Parking (Driving)	Tutorial Period
Driving / Parking	Plagiarism (See Cheating)	Valuables / Money
Drugs (See Alcohol)	Physical Exams	Vandalism
Edline	Philosophy	Vending Machines
Electronic Devices	Pledge of Allegiance	Visitors
Emergencies	Prohibited Items	Weapons
Ethics Statement	Promotion / Retention	Website
Extracurricular Activities	Psychological Services	Withdrawal and Transfer
Faculty	Public Display of Affection	Working Papers
Failing Grades	Publications (Unofficial)
Fees
FMS Classses held at FMS