STARTING THE SCHOOL YEAR 2016 reensburg Salem GREENSBURG SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
Greensburg Salem School District believes that our schools must provide a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning the basic values and standards that are an integral part of our community . These include the development of self-discipline and of the individual responsibilities fundamental to a democratic society . As a result , students are expected and required to conduct themselves accordingly .
Student Responsibilities
Proper student behavior is achieved when each student develops the desire and the ability to live as a responsible citizen . The Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Greensburg Salem School District affirm the following student responsibilities : regular school attendance ; conscientious effort in the classroom ; conformance to established school rules and regulations ; respect for the rights of fellow students , teachers , staff , and administrators ; proper dress and grooming ; refraining from written or verbal abuse or indecent or abusive language ; assistance in operating a safe school for all students ; and proper care in the use of school facilities and equipment .
Board Policies
Over the several past years , the Greensburg Salem Board of Education has adopted a wide variety of policies designed to ensure a safe and supportive educational environment for all children . The following policies are outlined in greater detail in the elementary , middle school and high school handbooks given to students during the first days of school each fall :
• ATTENDANCE POLICY
• BUS DISCIPLINE POLICY
• CIVIL RIGHTS NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY AND PROCEDURES
• DRUG and ALCOHOL POLICY
• PROHIBITION of WEAPONS POLICY
• SAFETY POLICY
• SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
• STUDENT CONDUCT POLICIES
• TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES AND ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Transportation
The district contracts with First Student and DMJ Transportation to provide transportation to students who do not live within walking distance of our schools or who cannot safely walk to school . To promote safety , school buses may record video and / or audio .
Concerns or questions relative to student transportation should be directed to the principal of the building where your son / daughter is enrolled or to the District Transportation Office at 724.832.2983 or 724.832.2907 .
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The students at Metzgar took action to raise awareness and make a positive impact on their community through a series of service projects . Students at Greensburg Salem can “ Be Big !” Being BIG is about being Big-Hearted having a BIG Spirit ! The # GSkindness project is helping students to realize that “ It only take a little to BE BIG !”
Multimedia Notice
During the school year , your child ’ s photograph ( group or individual ), verbal and written comments , and / or school work may appear in various media outlets . The following are examples of possible media formats :
• Video and audio recording , interviewing and / or photographing by newspapers , television stations , and radio stations .
• Articles on Websites , written and published by newspapers , televisions , and radio stations .
• School district newsletters and publications .
• The school district ’ s Website , including classroom and school building Web pages .
• Publication of a student ’ s essays and artwork in print or electronic media .
• Instructional tools used for educational purposes .
• Video replay of school productions , such as plays and high school musicals .
If you do not want your child ’ s likeness or schoolwork to appear in any publication or on the Greensburg Salem School District Website , please submit your request in writing to your child ’ s building principal before September 30 , 2016 .
Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices
The possession of laser pointers / lights , shock devices and attachments is prohibited by students on school property , buses and other vehicles provided by the district and at school-sponsored events . Use of laptop computers and personal electronic devices shall be restricted to classroom or instruction-related activities . The possession and use by students of any device that provides wireless unfiltered access to the Internet is prohibited . Personal communication devices , including cell phones , are not permitted to be turned on , in use , or in clear view during the school day . Violation of these policies will result in sanctions imposed on the student and possible confiscation of the electronic device .
KEEPING STUDENTS SAFE …
Entering a Building
All members of the GS community are reminded of the district policy concerning entry onto school property and into school buildings . All district buildings are secured after students arrive ; only one ( 1 ) entrance is opened to the public . You must identify yourself and your purpose to be admitted into the building . Upon entering , please report to the main office to sign in and obtain a visitor ’ s pass . When leaving the building , please return to the office and sign out .