PGHS NEWSLETTER
September 12, 2015
Teachers Excited to Welcome Students
Important Updates Regarding FIRST DAY Delayed Entrance to School
Monday, September 14, 2015 - First School Day
All other students are to report on a 2 hour delay (10, 11, & 12th grade) bussing will be provided
The 2 Hour Delay provides our Faculty/Staff with the opportunity to support the 9th graders and new students with a tour of the building, time to open their lockers, meet faculty/staff, and walk their schedule. We believe that our 9th graders and new students need this time to acclimate to our new school.
- Day of the Week - The first school day, September 14, 2015, will be Day A. We will return to the district schedule on Tuesday. Tuesday, September 15, 2015 will be Day F so we can align with the other schools in the district.
- 3 Things to Come to School With on First Day -
- Schedule printed within 24 hours of the first day of school
- Memorize your Bus Number
- A Positive Attitude
Important Updates for 2015-2016 School Year
Important Updates Regarding Renovations and Start of School
- Main Entrance: The School's Main Entrance will be the Gymnasium entrance from the south parking lot - the main lobby will be closed for construction
- Parking: The parking lot in front of the school and district office is closed to high school students, visitors, and parents. All high school students, visitors, and parents should be parking in the south parking lot and entering through the new gymnasium entrance. Student Parking will continue to be held in the South Parking Lot - Parking Permits will be given out once school begins
- Arrival/Dismissal: - The School Buses will continue to line up on School Lane for AM arrival and PM dismissal. Therefore, School Lane will be closed from 7:00-7:30 a.m. and 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. on school days.
- Parent Drop Off will be at the Cafeteria Entrance - Must enter from Charlotte Street
- Athletes may enter through the New Gymnasium/South Entrance or the entrance by the locker rooms. The Team Rooms will be open to store your equipment during the school day. They will be locked and secured throughout the school day.
- MCCC & Western Center Bussing for School Year: The buses for the Western Center and MCCC will pick students up at the Science Wing entrance (northwest corner of the building)
- MCCC Dual Enrollment Students - Bussing is being provided for students who are scheduled to take the AM bus run to MCCC.
- Lockers - Students will be assigned new lockers and combinations, except for those that had lockers last year in the SS/Science wing.
New Teachers Eager to Teach at PGHS
(Pictured from left to right)
Mrs. Traci Wasylkowski - Math Teacher - Mrs. Wasylkowski is an experienced math teacher who brings a passion to build positive relationships with students and a commitment to teach students math. As a teacher in North Carolina, Mrs. Wasylkowski earned accolades from her principal. He commented, "She's an outstanding person and teacher, she was one of our best."
Mr. Daniel Kratz - Physics Teacher - A local resident, served as a valedictorian of his class while at Upper Perkiomen High School. Mr. Kratz attended college in Illinois and started teaching in a private school before coming to Pottsgrove. He enjoys the outdoors and playing sports.
Ms. Kelsey Hendler - Music Teacher (Choir) - Ms. Hendler comes to us as a member of the Penn State University Honors School and commencement soloist. While in high school, she performed in PMEA District, Regional, and All State chorus. Ms. Handler is looking forward to continuing the rich history of excellence with Pottsgrove choir.
Message from PGHS Faculty, Staff, and Principal Team
If you have any questions or if we can support you in anyway, please don't hesitate to contact us.
With Pottsgrove Pride,
Faculty, Staff, and Principal Team of Pottsgrove High School
BELOW IS THE LETTER THAT ALL FACULTY/STAFF/PRINCIPAL TEAM SIGNED
Student Schedules
Some important updates about schedules:
- Print a copy of your schedule within 24 hours of the first day and bring it with you to school
- Schedule changes will not be made unless extenuating circumstances are determined by the School Counselor and Principal
Welcome to Mr. Eric Daney, Assistant Principal
"I am very excited to become part of the PGHS family and bring my experiences from the Downingtown STEM Academy and the Downingtown Area School District to help benefit the students here in Pottsgrove. I look forward to meeting each of you and working alongside you in the coming years." - Mr. Daney
Grade Level Communication
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Dress Code for PGHS 2015-2016
An individual’s habits of dress and personal grooming are an important part of a person’s total personality. These habits often determine a student’s attitude towards himself/herself and can influence the way in which he or she is viewed by others. In addition, our society has set standards of personal grooming which have become accepted parts of the social environment within which individuals live and work. Thus, attire which is appropriate for leisure, for play, or for certain kinds of work may be completely unsuitable for business or services. Therefore, teaching an understanding of the importance of good grooming and helping students develop habits of proper dress and personal grooming is an accepted educational task of our high school. The following guidelines are intended to help achieve that goal:
1. The responsibility of student attire is placed upon the student and parent or legal guardian.
2. Students should wear clothing or hairstyles that are safe and appropriate for all school activities. Clothing and accessories which could cause injury to self or others are not permitted.
3. Clothing that is ripped, torn, cut off, or has holes is not permitted.
4. Dress styles that create, or are likely to create, a disruption with classroom and school order will be ruled unacceptable. This would include unsuitably short, tight, transparent, and immodest clothing. Examples would include clothing with exposed midriffs, mesh shirts without undershirt, halter tops, tank tops, spaghetti straps, narrow strap tops, tops off the shoulder, and cut-off clothing. Exposure of undergarments is not permitted. Sleeveless shirts may be worn if straps are three inches ore more in width.
5. Shorts, in good taste and of appropriate nature are permitted school attire. Shorts with pockets hanging below or longer than the shorts are not permitted. Students wearing shorts that are too short will need to change or face discipline consequences. On those school days when important events are held, such as senior awards programs, shorts will not be allowed. An announcement will be made in advance of the special occasion.
6. All hats, sweatbands, cloth hair-bands, bandanas, and other head coverings are not permitted to be worn within the building during the school day. They are to be kept in the lockers throughout the school day. (Verified religious and medical are the only exceptions)
7. All coats and other outerwear are to be kept in the locker throughout the school day. Proper footwear must be worn at all times.
8. Clothing or other items (such as jewelry, backpacks, etc.) with reference to alcohol, drugs, smoking, violence, sex, ethnic prejudice, death, demons, or offensive language will not be permitted.
9. Chains are not permitted. These are to be kept at home for the safety of all.
10. Items that have sharp or jagged edges are not permitted and should be kept at home. This includes but is not limited to jewelry, rings, bracelets, etc.
11. Building administration will address violations and request changes to attire as deemed necessary for the overall integrity of the educational environment.
12. In order to promote proper attire the following rules apply:
· 1st offense- call home and change to appropriate dress
· 2nd offense- call home, change to appropriate dress, detention
· 3rd offense- call home, change to appropriate dress, one day ISS
· 4th offense- call home, change to appropriate dress, one day OSS
· 5th offense- call home, change to appropriate dress, becomes insubordination and follow the discipline code.
Mark Your Calendars
9/14/15 Monday - First Day of School 2 Hour Delay for 10, 11, 12 and regular report time for 9th, New Students, Western Center, ROTC, and MCCC students
9/16/2015 Wednesday - Parent Meeting for Girls Basketball at PGMS 7:00 – 7:30 pm
9/19/2015 Saturday - Pottsgrove Music Festival at Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School
9/21/2015 Monday - High School PTSA Meeting 7:30 pm
9/29/2015 Tuesday - High School Picture Day 7:30 am – 2:30 pm
9/30/2015 Wednesday - Act 80 2 Hour Early Release
10/1/2015 Thursday - HS Tri County College Fair for Juniors
HS Back to School Night - 7:00 – 9:00 pm
10/7/2015 Wednesday - Final Senior Portrait MakeUp Session 3:00 - 8:00 pm
HS Music League Meeting 7:00 pm
10/8/2015 Thursday - Final Senior Portrait MakeUp Session 3:00 – 8:00 pm
10/10/2015 Friday - Final Senior Portrait MakeUp Session 3:00 – 8:00 pm
10/11/2015 Saturday - Catalyst SAT Bootcamp at PGHS
10/12/2015 Sunday - Catalyst SAT Bootcamp at PGHS
10/14/2015 Wednesday - HS PSAT & Booster Club Meeting 7:00 pm
10/15/2015 Thursday - HS Renaissance Faire Rain Date
10/16/2015 Friday - Homecoming
10/19/2015 Tuesday - HS PTSA Meeting 7:30 pm
10/21/2015 Wednesday - Act 80 2 Hour Early Release
10/29/2015 Thursday - End of first marking period
11/4/2015 - Wednesday - Washington Wizards 7:00 p.m.