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PEN ARGYL AREA HIGH SCHOOL

END OF THE YEAR SCHEDULE

MAJOR EVENTS

MAY-JUNE 2008

 

SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2008 –  TOP 10% SENIOR AWARDS DINNER –  6:00 P.M. HIGH SCHOOL – A GYM

 

  1. TOP 10% AWARDED A FRAMED CERTIFICATE
  2. PICTURE OF THE TOP 10% TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE ACADEMIC HALL OF FAME
  3. MEAL SERVED BY ACADEMIC HALL OF FAME FACULTY COMMITTEE
  4. GUEST SPEAKER: 

 

THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2008 – JUNIOR CLASS TRIP TO GREAT ADVENTURE

 

TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2008 – ACT 80 DAY - GRAD. PROJECTS BY CLASS OF 2008 – 1:30 – 3;20 P.M. – EVALUATORS ARE H.S. AND M.S. STAFF

 

THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2008 – 9TH-11TH ACADEMIC AWARDS NIGHT – 7:00 P.M. - FINE ARTS FAIR – A -GYMNASIUM & COMPUTER FAIR - LIBRARY

 

SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008 – JR.-SR. PROM – DAYS INN AND CONFERENCE CENTER – SOUTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP, PA.:

  1. PICTURES AT PAAHS – 2 – 4 P.M.
  2. DEPART FROM PAAHS BY CHARTER BUSES – 4 P.M.
  3. PROM – 5 – 11 P.M. WITH EARLY BUS AVAILABLE AT 10 P.M.
  4. POST PROM:  BANGOR LANES – 11 P.M. – 5:30 A.M.

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2008 – ARGYL CHAPTER – HONOR SOCIETY BANQUET – STROUDS MOOR – 6:30 P.M.

 

THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2008 – SENIOR CLASS TRIP TO POCONO WHITE WATER RAFTING

 

FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008 – SOPHOMORE CLASS TRIP TO POCONO VALLEY RESORT

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2008 – LAST CLASS DAY FOR SENIORS – LAST DAY AT C.I.T. FOR SENIORS

 

THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2008 – SENIOR EXAMS (ENGLISH & MATH) – 7:45 – 9:15 & 9:25 – 11:55 A.M. --- LAST CLASS DAY FOR UNDERCLASSMEN – LAST DAY AT C.I.T. FOR UNDERCLASSMEN

 

THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2008 –SENIOR DINNER-DANCE @ STROUDS MOOR COUNTRY CLUB – 5:30 – 8:30 P.M. – BUSES DEPART FROM PAAHS AT 5:00 P.M. – OPERATION SECURITY IS IN EFFECT !

 

FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2008 – SENIOR EXAMS (SCIENCE & FOREIGN LANGUAGE – 7:45 – 9:15 & 9:25 – 10:55 A.M.

FIELD DAY AT PAAHS – 8:00 A.M. – NOON – SENIORS MAY ATTEND AFTER FINISHING EXAMS – BUSES DEPART FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL AT 12:00 NOON

***SENIOR FAILURES ARE DUE IN GUIDANCE NO LATER THAN 2:30 P.M.

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2008 – BACCALAUREATE – WIND GAP M.S. AUDITORIUM – 2 P.M. – OPTIONAL RELIGIOUS CEREMONY – SENIORS ARE TO WEAR THEIR GOWNS AND NO CAPS

 

MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2008 – SENIOR GRADUATION MEETING & PRACTICE – 10 A.M.- NOON – A-GYM & ALUMNI STADIUM

UNDERCLASS EXAMS (ENGLISH & MATH) – 7:45 – 9:15 & 9:25 – 10:55 A.M. – BUSES DEPART AT 11:00 A.M.

***SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS NIGHT – 6:30 P.M. – WGMS AUDITORIUM

 

TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2008 –SENIOR GRADUATION MEETING AND PRACTICE – 10:00 A.M. – NOON – A-GYM & ALUMNI STADIUM OR WGMS AUD. IF INCLEMENT WEATHER DICTATES

UNDERCLASS EXAMS (SOCIAL STUDIES & SCIENCE) – 7:45 – 9:15 & 9:25 – 10:55 A.M. --- BUSES DEPART AT 11:00 A.M.

 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2008 – SENIOR GRADUATION MEETING AND PRACTICE – 10:00 A.M. – NOON – A-GYM & ALUMNI STADIUM OR WGMS AUD. IF INCLEMENT WEATHER DICTATES

UNDERCLASS EXAMS (FOREIGN LANGUAGE & MAKE-UPS/DOUBLES) – 7:45 – 9:15 A.M. & 9:25 – 10:25 A.M. --- BUSES DEPART AT 10:30 A.M. FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR TRANSPORTATION IN THE MAIN OFFICE

FINAL CLASS DAY FOR STUDENTS!

 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2008 – GRADUATION – 6:30 P.M

 

5:30 P.M. – RECEPTION IN THE LIBRARY FOR ADMINISTRATORS, BOARD MEMBERS, AND FACULTY HONOR GUARD

5:30 P.M. – RECEPTION FOR THE CLASS OF 1958 - LIBRARY

5:50 P.M. – CLASS OF 2008 REPORTS TO THE A-GYMNASIUM

6:15 P.M. – ALL GROUPS ARE TO LINE UP AT THE GYM EXIT (WEST END)

6:20 P.M. – PROCESSIONAL COMMENCES TO THE STADIUM

6:25 P.M. – “POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE” – ALL GROUPS PROCEED TO THEIR ASSIGNED AREAS

6:30 P.M. – COMMENCEMENT BEGINS

7:45 P.M. – ANTICIPATED CONCLUSION

 

AUGUST (DATE WILL BE ADVERTISED) 2008 – 12:30 – 2:30 P.M.– YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION AT WEONA PARK – MAIN PAVILLION

 

September 27, 2007

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This correspondence comes to you regarding two major topics---EDLINE AND PROGRESS REPORTS ON YOUR SON/DAUGHTER.  As we make the transition to an online computerized recording of assessments, assignments, curriculum, and student progress by our teachers, you should be aware of the following developments and initiatives: 

  • Our teachers will have assessment results available on Edline commencing on October 1, 2007.  The goal is to have weekly updating of all assessments to coincide with assignments and classroom activities after October 1st.
  • For the first marking period, we will be mailing PROGRESS/DEFICIENCY REPORTS TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE AN AVERAGE THAT FALLS BELOW 75%.
  • Future mailing of Progress/Deficiency reports will not be mandatory for our teachers since the availability of your son or daughter’s current academic status will be readily available on Edline.  However, teachers will make every effort to maintain communication with parents of students who are in moderate to severe academic difficulty throughout the school year. 
  • If any parent continues to be in need of their activation code to log on to Edline, please call our district Edline Help number at 610-863-6544. 
  • Please be cognizant of the fact that we sincerely believe that the more informed you are of your son/daughter’s academic progress, the more closely we can work together to ensure success.
  • For those parents who may not have access to a computer, computers are available at Kmart in Wind Gap and the Blue Mountain Library in Pen Argyl (despite the location of the computer you decide to use, the need for your personal activation code continues to be necessary to view your child’s records).  Moreover, we will continue to address any phone calls seeking assistance with the academic status of any of our students. 

As we strive to better serve your role as parents, I extend my gratitude and appreciation for your continual cooperation and support for the students and staff at Pen Argyl Area High School.  Any inquiries can be directed to our high school office.
                                                                                   
Sincerely,

John C. Smith
Principal

   

PEN ARGYL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

OPERATION SECURITY

 

OBJECTIVE: TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH MAJOR DISTRICT POLICIES RELATED TO POSSESSION OR USE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND WEAPONS.

 IMPLEMENTATION: WHERE STUDENTS ARE IN ATTENDANCE RELATED TO A SCHEDULED SCHOOL SPONSORED FUNCTION SUCH AS DANCES, FIELD TRIPS, ETC.

 

  • STUDENTS ARE SUBJECT TO A PAT DOWN/FRISK SEARCH BY SECURITY PERSONNEL TO ASCERTAIN THAT THEY ARE NOT IN POSSESSION OF WEAPONS AS WELL AS POSSESSION OR INFLUENCE OF ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES. MALE SECURITY WILL FRISK MALES AND FEMALE SECURITY WILL FRISK FEMALES. ANY BAG, PURSE, PACK, ETC. MUST BE OPENED FOR A SEARCH OF ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES BY SECURITY PERSONNEL.
  • UPON A DISCOVERY OF ANY VIOLATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY, THE MANDATED PROCEDURES WILL BE ACTIVATED IMMEDIATELY. THE HIGH SCHOOL AGENDA BOOK HAS THE DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY LOCATED ON PAGES 69-73 AND THE VIOLENCE/WEAPONS POLICY IS LOCATED ON PAGES 40-42.
  • A STUDENT WHO REFUSES TO SUBMIT TO A SECURITY SEARCH WILL LOSE HIS/HER PRIVILEGE TO ATTEND THE SCHOOL SPONSORED EVENT; WILL BE EVALUATED BY THE POLICE ON THE PREMISES; WILL BE SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY POLICIES, AND SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES WILL CONTACT THE STUDENT S PARENT(S).