1. Students in grades 9 - 12 are to bring planners to class on a daily basis. A student handbook is included in the front of the planner.
2. Set aside time to address the planners in every class.
3. The Hall Pass section of the Student Planner is to be used as a hall pass--no exceptions (for ?emergencies? see #5). There is one page for each nine week grading period. Color-coded hall passes are no longer used.
4. Only the owner of the planner may use it as a hall pass--multiple names are not to be listed in one planner for a destination.
5. Teachers may use their planner for ?emergencies? and allow only one use per student during a grading period.
6. Students should have their name on the front of the planner for easy identification and to deter students from using each other?s planners.
7. The replacement cost for a lost or destroyed planner is $5.00.
8. Planners are to be kept in good condition. No pages are to be removed!
9. Parent signatures can be required for students having difficulty planning.
10. Teachers should emphasize the importance of lifetime organizational skills.
11. Communicate the value of the planner to parents via conferences, open house, etc.
12. All teachers must reinforce the use of planners!

2. The building is legally posted requiring all visitors to identify themselves and register in the gym lobby (Entrance #1).

3. Security guards are assigned to stations in the gym lobby
(Entrance #1), auditorium lobby (Entrance #6), and throughout the building.

4. All student drop offs and pick ups are assigned to ENTRANCE #1 (gym lobby – central lot).

5. All visitors must wear a badge secured by registering in the gym lobby (Entrance #1). Visitors failing to follow the above directions may be subject to a citation for trespassing.

6. Staff members are required to wear identification badges.

7. Teachers are assigned supervision areas throughout the school day.

    Baldwin High School offers participation in over 60 interscholastic teams for both men and women in 21 W.P.I.A.L. athletic and 5 club programs. Students in grades 9-12 interested in participating in any of the sports should contact the Athletic Office at 885-7515. Physicals are required prior to trying out for a sport and must be done no sooner than 6 weeks before the first practice date. Except for fall sports, physicals may be done no sooner than June 1st. Physical forms are available in the Athletic Office.

    To be eligible to participate in any interscholastic sport, a student must pursue a curriculum defined and approved by the principal as a full-time curriculum. Eligibility shall be cumulative from the beginning of a grading period and shall be reported on a weekly basis. The student must maintain a 2.0 grade point average in all courses taken during a semester and must pass all courses in English, mathematics, science, and social studies to qualify to practice and participate in interscholastic athletics in grades seven through twelve. A student is ineligible to practice and participate in interscholastic athletics when the student’s cumulative grade point average from the beginning of the grading period, as of any Friday, is less than 2.0 or if the student is failing a course in English, mathematics, science, or social studies. Once ineligible, the student can become eligible for participation in practice and interscholastic events when the cumulative grade point average is 2.0 or above and there are no failures in English, mathematics, science, or social studies.

    Students must ride their assigned bus at all times. In the event that a student must ride another bus, a Transportation Change Request form is required. A written request must be presented at least one day in advance to the Main Office and include the following:
1. Student’s name and grade
2. Reason for request
3. Assigned bus number and stop
4. Requested bus number and stop
5. Phone number where parent can be reached
6. Parent signature

1. All students must report to the cafeteria during their assigned lunch period and remain for the entire period.

2. Before leaving the cafeteria, trays, dishes, utensils, and refuse are to be deposited in the proper receptacles.

3. Reporting to lunch late, cutting in line, soliciting money, and any other disruptive behaviors will be subject to disciplinary action.

4. The throwing of any object is strictly forbidden. Offenders will be subject to firm disciplinary action.

5. Stealing of food items from the cafeteria is “retail theft” and will be prosecuted as such in civil court as well as any disciplinary action by the school.

6. No food or beverage is to be taken from the cafeteria to any other part of the building.

7. Teachers serving as cafeteria monitors have authority over all students during the entire lunch period and are to be treated accordingly.

8. Students are not permitted to order food from any vendor and have it delivered to them during the school day.

    Students are responsible for the proper care of all books, computers, supplies and furniture provided by the school. Students will be required to pay for any damages done to school property and for any lost and/or stolen books.

    Additionally, in regard to computers, the Baldwin-Whitehall School District reserves the right to prosecute for the purpose of recovering payment to replace, repair or reconfigure the equipment to its proper operation.

    Detention is held after school from 2:30-3:00 and is assigned by a principal. Teachers, however, can assign their own detention for either after school or before school hours.

    Baldwin High School also operates a Saturday Detention program from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Assignment to Saturday detention is through principals and students must supply their own transportation.

    As part of a positive approach to student discipline, Baldwin High School utilizes an in-school suspension program entitled School Life Improvement Program. Students may be assigned to one or more periods of S.L.I.P. room detention of for various infractions. All assignments to in-school suspension are made by principals. Written notification of a S.L..I.P. assignment is also mailed to the student’s home.

    T-shirts or other clothing promoting obscene, profane and other content likely to disrupt the educational process, and messages promoting drugs or alcohol are not permitted.

    Spandex or other tight fitting apparel, tank tops, halter tops, bare chests or midriffs, or half-shirts and other provocative apparel are not permitted.

    The wearing of hats, hoods, or other headwear in the school building is not permitted.

    Alcohol and controlled substances are prohibited under state and federal law and are punishable under the Baldwin-Whitehall School District policy. The possession or use of tobacco in any form by students is strictly prohibited in any district building, school vehicle, on school property, or at any school-related activity on or off school property. For the purposes of this policy, “tobacco use” shall mean all smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco in any form. Smoking includes possession of a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, or other lighted smoking equipment.

    If a student is found to be in possession of tobacco, he or she will be cited for a violation of Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, Title 18, Section 6306.1, Subsection A, regarding smoking and /or possession of tobacco products in public schools.

    No pagers, headsets, cellular phones or other electronic devices will be permitted in the school building and will be confiscated.

    The nurse must determine that a student is in need of an elevator key. A $5.00 refundable deposit will be required.

    Only under the most severe weather conditions will the Baldwin-Whitehall Schools be closed. The announcement will be made over radio stations KDKA, WTAE, 3WS, and KQV. In the event of poor driving conditions in the early morning, the plan will be to delay school opening for TWO hours. If the opening of school is delayed, students are to report to their building two hours after the normal reporting time. Buses will board students at their usual stops two hours later than the normal time.

Baldwin High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities to enhance the student’s high school experience. Appealing to both the student’s interest and future goals, Baldwin High School offers nearly thirty clubs for student participation. Through involvement in extracurricular activities, students can serve the school and community to gain valuable leadership experience.

    Any disturbance at Baldwin High School resulting in a physical fight or a loud verbal confrontation may result in a three day out-of-school suspension and/or a police citation for disorderly conduct. Fines ranging from $50.00 to $300.00 may be levied by the District Magistrate.

    Each student is assigned to a counselor who will assist the student with academic, career, and social issues throughout high school. Counselors meet with students individually as well as in large and small groups. Students may request a meeting with the counselor by completing a request form which can be obtained in the Guidance Office. The counselor will then send a pass for the student. No student should go to the Guidance Office without having received a pass from either the counselor or the classroom teacher.

     Students are encouraged to work with the counselor as a resource person for selecting courses, making post-secondary educational or career plans, and/or resolving personal issues. Students should meet with their counselor on a regular basis.

    The requirements for graduation from Baldwin High School are based on the successful completion of twenty-three (23) credits of course work in grades nine through twelve. Students may graduate after the first semester of the senior year if they meet the minimum graduation requirements. The credits required for graduation are as follows:

4 – English
3 – Science
4– Social Studies
2 – Arts and Humanities
1.5 -Health and Phys Ed
3 – Mathematics
5.5- Electives
23 Total credits required for graduation

    Students should not be in the hall unless they have a signed planner or a signed pass. Students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 must use the hall pass section of the student planner. Students who abuse pass privileges may have these privileges restricted

All posters must receive administrative approval before being displayed in the school building. Posters may be attached with masking tape to non-painted surfaces. All handouts and informational fliers must receive approval by a designated teacher or administrator.

    Any student who wishes to use the library for reading, studying, or doing research during study halls or homerooms should report to the library before 7:45 a.m. to obtain a pass and to sign in for the appropriate period.

    Students will report directly to the library instead of to study hall; the sign-in sheet will be sent to each study hall location for the purpose of checking attendance. Homeroom students, however, must report to homeroom for the teacher’s signature before proceeding to the library.

    Library passes will be issued on the basis of available seating. Students must use the facility for the above purposes and must demonstrate appropriate
behavior.

    Each student is assigned a locker. Keep the contents protected by placing a lock on the locker. Locks can be purchased in the Main Office for $4.50. Student lockers will be checked by school personnel a minimum of two times a year. The locker is the property of the school and may be searched anytime.

    If a student becomes ill in school, he or she should report to the school nurse with a signed pass. Students are not permitted to leave the building because of illness without authorization from the nurse. If the nurse is unavailable, students are to report to their grade level principal in the main office.

    Physical Education is an enjoyable wellness and fitness learning experience for every student. Participation in physical education classes requires a complete change of clothes. Proper gym clothes include dark colored shorts with an elastic waistband, Baldwin logo T-shirt, white socks, and athletic shoes.

    Security personnel assist administrators in maintaining a safe school environment. There are four security persons monitoring halls, restrooms, and entrances on a rotating basis. In addition, a fifth security person monitors the student parking lot throughout the school day.

    State law, federal law, and the Baldwin-Whitehall School District policy prohibits sexual harassment. Any person who believes he or she has been subject to harassment should tell the other person that the conduct is unwelcome and must cease immediately. If the conduct persists, the complainant should tell a counselor, teacher, or principal immediately so that an investigation can begin.

    Improper exposure of body areas, lewd remarks, and gestures deemed to be inappropriate may result in suspension, expulsion, or referral to the Whitehall Police.

    Student Assistance is a team of professionals trained to identify at-risk students having problems due to alcohol or drug use, depression or other mental health issues.

    Student Assistance is not a treatment program. Rather it is designed to intervene and refer at-risk students to appropriate in-school or community services. Anyone can make a referral to Student Assistance. Referrals can be made through the Guidance Office.

    A social worker is available to provide individual and group counseling to students experiencing social, emotional, and behavioral problems that may interfere with their adjustment to school. Parents and students can request services by contacting Dr. Annette Giovanazzi at 885-7524

1. All students who will be driving to school must register all of their vehicles with Mrs. Read.

2. Only one parking permit will be issued per student and may be used for all vehicles registered by the student.

3. The cost of a parking permit is $5.00.

4. No student is permitted to park on school property without a valid permit.

5. Parking permits are not transferable.

6. Students driving or riding to school are not permitted to loiter in or around the parking lot before or after school.

7. Students parked in the student parking lot are not permitted to visit or move their vehicle during school hours without prior administrative approval.

8. Students who drive to school ad accumulate excessive unexcused tardies may have their parking permits revoked.

9. All students who would like to obtain a parking permit must have a verifiable reason to drive to school—such as having a job that requires their presence prior to 3:30. All requests will be subject to verification.

10. Driving to school and parking on school property is a privilege that may be revoked for non-compliance to these parking regulations.

    Students are expected to arrive at class on time and with necessary homework, books, and materials. Students who are tardy disrupt the learning and instruction in their classes.

    The Baldwin High School Computer and Internet policy models and expands the district policy. In regards to computers, the Baldwin-Whitehall School District reserves the right to prosecute for the purpose of recovering payment to replace, repair, or reconfigure the equipment to its proper operation.

     In regards to the Internet, students found to be non-compliant with building and/or district policies may be subject to disciplinary action and referred to the proper authorities. Unacceptable use of computers and/or Internet consists of, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Transmitting, accessing, printing, downloading or uploading any material or obscene, sexually explicit, indecent, abusive, hateful, degrading, demeaning, derogatory, defamatory, or spreading unsubstantiated rumors;
2. Vandalizing, damaging, disabling, or gaining unauthorized access to the schools computer systems, files, data, or programs;
3. Accessing, printing, downloading or uploading personal web pages;
4. Printing, downloading or uploading information from a personal disk without permission;
5. Accessing e-mail and/or chat rooms without permission

    Pay telephones are located in the building for emergency use by students. Office phones are to be used for school business or extreme emergencies only. No personal calls or messages, other than extreme family emergencies, will be forwarded to students during the school day.

    Students who issue verbal threats of bodily harm or property damage to staff or other students may be suspended, expelled, and/or referred to the Whitehall Police.

    All visitors must report to the office upon entering the building and sign in. Students from other schools are not permitted to visit in our building.

    A parent, guardian, or legal guardian must present a Birth Certificate or Baptismal Certificate or some other acceptable proof of age in the Main Office.