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Silver Creek Central School District

www.silvercreekschools.org September 2014 934-2603

Dear Silver Creek Families,

On behalf of the faculty, staff and administration it gives me great pleasure to welcome everyone back for the start of the 2014-2015 school year. The summer provided teachers an opportunity to enhance their teaching craft through professional development; afforded administrators a chance to prepare schedules, establish goals, and review procedures; and allowed our staff to prepare the classrooms and equipment for student arrival on Wednesday, September 3. One of our goals this year will be to improve our District graduation rate. Preparing students to accomplish the goal of graduating high school should begin early in a child’s formative years. In the next couple of months our Comprehensive School Educational Planning Committees will establish measurable building goals to help meet our District objective. Below is brief look at what we are currently doing at each level to accomplish our goal: Elementary School Reading, writing, and arithmetic skills are developed in order to provide necessary skills for future college and career readiness. Graduation discussions begin with questions like:

What do you want to do after you graduate high school? What kind of job would you like to do after you graduate high school?

Middle School Setting academic goals and succeeding in the classroom helps establish good educational habits. At the same time, we are implementing career exploration activities to provide students an opportunity to develop, or further, possible career interests. High School Creating an atmosphere of academic excellence in which all students meet or exceed proficiency. We continue to utilize Academic Intervention Services (AIS) and credit recovery (ie…summer school) to assist students who have not met proficiency standards. It is crucial that high school students accumulate the necessary yearly credits in order to stay on track for graduation. Attendance A top priority is to increase our average daily attendance rate. Over the past three years our rate has hovered at approximately 94%, or a percentage point below the median for Chautauqua County. Additionally, 36% of our student body have been absent 10 or more days over the past two years, while 20% of our students have been tardy 10 or more days over the same time period. We must establish a mindset with all our students that graduating high school is not an option, but merely an initial step on the road to academic and career success. Please help us by making sure all of our students attend school on a regular basis. Your partnership in sending a unified and clear message will increase the likelihood of our students realizing their goal of graduating high school. Wishing you a successful year,

Daniel G. Ljiljanich, Superintendent Silver Creek Central School District

“Silver Creek Central School District builds bridges with students linking today’s learning to tomorrow’s possibilities.”

FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE:

Elementary News & Information 2-3

Transportation Information & Bus Routes 4-5

Middle School Information 6-9

High School Information 10-16

Buildings & Grounds Information 17

Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) 18

New York’s Dignity For All Students Act 19

Preventing Bullying & Tips For Parents 20

Community Education & Registration Form 21-26

Community News 27

School Tax Bills & STAR Information 28

District Calendar & Free/Reduced Lunch Application Inserts

Students report on September 3rd. The District centralized Prek-12 office for nursing and

health services is located next to the elementary

cafeteria. They may be contacted at extension 1105.

Breakfast prices for the 2014-2015 school year are

$1.60 for K-12. Lunch prices for the 2014-2015

school year are $1.70 (K-5) and $1.80 (6-12).

The free/reduced lunch application is included with the

Silverliner and is posted to the district website. You

are encouraged to review the form carefully and submit the application if you qualify. Please be

aware a child’s free/reduced lunch status will

only carry over until October 16th of the new

school year. Without a new approval for the

2014-2015 school year, your child will pay full

price meal costs beginning on October 17th.

All Elementary and Middle School students must have

a bus transportation form submitted to ensure your

child’s transportation to and from school to the

correct address. The previous transportation

arrangements from last year are NOT carried over into

the new school year! Without a transportation

request, students are taken to their home address.

Community Education Classes are included in this

edition of the Silverliner along with the registration

form.

In an effort to go “Green”, the District will be mailing

the September and May Silverliner’s to District

residents. The January and June editions will be

p o s t e d t o t h e D i s t r i c t w e b s i t e a t

www.silvercreekschools.org.

District-Wide Personnel Changes Jennifer Zbytek and Christina Gervase join the elementary staff as Academic Intervention Teachers. Amanda Haney joins the elementary staff as a Prekindergarten teacher. Mary Lang and Melissa Berry join the elementary staff as Kindergarten teachers. Katlyn Swanson joins the district as a special education teacher. Joanna Connolly joins the district as a Music teacher. Kristen Foley joins the district as a Social Studies teacher

Elementary Open House The Elementary School once again invites

you and your family to our Annual Open

House. This year, the date has been set

for

Thursday, September 25th

from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

There will also be presentations by Mr.

Rudnicki, in the elementary gymnasium

throughout the night about the school

programs.

Children will be able to show off their

rooms and it is a great opportunity for you

to meet their teachers. There will be short

presentations in each classroom

highlighting the curriculum and events for

the school year.

School Breakfast Program

Is Available For Students

Once again, our PreK-12 students may purchase

a breakfast before school from our food service

provider. Middle and High School students eating

breakfast at the school may go to the cafeteria between 7:30-7:45

a.m., and Elementary School students between 8:15-8:30 a.m.

The students will be able to have a nutritious breakfast and

socialize with their classmates and friends.

A Message From The Elementary School Principal Dear Students, Parents, and Community Members, The staff and I are looking forward to another great school year at Silver Creek. We hope that all of the families have had a happy and healthy summer. As our physical building has undergone many improvements, the staff has been working diligently in improving our school program. Improving communication with parents regarding their child’s progress is a goal for the 2014-2015 school year. We will be sending home four (4) report cards this school year in October, February, April, and June. The second parent conference will be in early February this year. Academic intervention services will again start earlier in the school year.

The students and staff continue to meet the challenge of a more rigorous curriculum. I am asking you to have conversations with your children about graduating high school. All of the children need to have the expectation that they are going to graduate and they need to hear it from everyone, especially parents. We are investigating a variety of after school activities and programs that would motivate students and engage families. This school year the Parent Teacher Team will be hosting a series of Family Movie Nights in the auditorium. Please refer to the school calendar for the dates. As we look forward, I would like to thank everyone for their hard work and commitment to the Silver Creek children as they become active citizens in the community. Sincerely, W. Scott Rudnicki Elementary Principal

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Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten

Registration Information

Children are eligible to enroll in:

Pre-Kindergarten if they turn 4 on or before

December 1st

Kindergarten if they turn 5 on or before December 1st

You will be required to bring the following documents

with you to register your child:

Proof of Residency

An original birth certificate with a raised seal, or a

certified copy

Proof issued by a doctor or health clinic that your

child has completed the required series to immunize

against polio, MMR (measles, mumps & rubella), DPT

(diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus), Hepatitis B and

Varicella (chicken pox).

Your child will also be required to have a physical within

90 days prior to the start of school in September.

Families should contact the Elementary School at (716)

934-2603 ext. 1100 in order to receive registration

forms.

Registration Of New Students

All new pupils must register prior to entry into school.

A parent or guardian must accompany the students at the

time of registration. Parents of elementary students should

contact the principal of the elementary school.

The following items are needed at the time of registration:

1. A copy of the student’s birth certificate

2. A record of immunization with dates of inoculations, a

school health record, or a doctor’s certificate.

3. Guardianship papers are required if a student is not living

with parents.

4. Proof of Residency

5. The most recent report card from the previous school.

Child Custody Procedures

A parent must provide original legal documents to prevent a

child from being released to a non-custodial parent. The

Silver Creek Central School District must presume that

either parent of a child has authority to obtain a child’s

release order, unless the District has a certified copy of a

court-binding instrument (i.e., a court order or decree of

divorce) that restricts the non-custodial parent’s access to

the child and/or information concerning that child.


Elementary students’ hours of attendance will be 8:15 a.m.- 2:25 p.m. Students may enter the Elementary

building at 8:10 a.m., and wait in the lobby until 8:15 a.m. when all students are allowed to go to class.

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILD OFF AT SCHOOL PRIOR TO 8:10 A.M.

AS THERE IS NO AVAILABLE SUPERVISION FOR STUDENTS PRIOR TO THE OFFICIAL START TIME.

Students will be dismissed each day at 2:25 p.m. Buses will depart the campus at 2:35 p.m.

STUDENTS BEING PICKED UP BY THEIR PARENTS AT DISMISSAL

WILL NEED TO BE SIGNED OUT IN THE ELEMENTARY CAFETERIA.

HOURS OF ATTENDANCE FOR

ALL GRADES PRE-K-5


Please Help Us Keep

Your Kids Safe!

Remind your students to wait for the bus to stop before approaching it, to hang on to the railing when boarding the bus, to take their seats

quickly, to stay seated while the bus is moving, and to speak in a class room voice with their friends.

If they are late to the bus stop DO NOT CHASE THE BUS! Also, if they have to cross the street to board or disembark from the bus, let them know they need to LOOK at the driver for the

crossing signal to be safe.

If you have elementary students, please let them know who they will see when they get off the bus in the afternoon. If someone is not there to greet your pre-k or kindergarten student(s), they will be returned to school and will need to be picked up at the Elementary office. We appreciate all

your efforts in assisting our drivers with this very important job.

For more information on School Bus Safety or for answers to frequently asked questions, please

visit the Transportation link under the “District Info” tab on the school web site at www.silvercreekschools.org.

Post cards with bus route pick-up and drop-off times will be

mailed directly home for each student prior to the start of school.

Pick-up and drop-off times will vary during the first two weeks of school while adjusting bus routes to accommodate new

students entering the District. Please allow a 15-minute window for pick-up and drop-off times from last year.

The bus will not stop if students are not visible at the bus stop.

Please contact the Transportation Office at 934-2603, ext. 1964

or 1963 with any questions or concerns.

Dropping Off Or Picking Up

Elementary Students

From time to time you may need to make alternative

arrangements for your children regarding

transportation. If your child will NOT be riding the

bus home, please send a note in the morning or

call the school PRIOR to 1:00 p.m. Without proper

timely notification children will be sent home on

the afternoon bus. Our buses must leave on time so

we cannot delay departure to call children off the bus.

If you are dropping your child off at school, please

utilize the drop-off zone in the small parking lot

next to the playground. Please take note of the

signs in the bus drop-off zone. Parking must be in

designated parking spaces. Do not park your vehicle

in the BUS UNLOADING ZONE. If you will be

accompanying your child into school, you must legally

park your car. For the safety of our students and you,

please walk on the side walk keeping back from the

yellow caution line, and please do not walk between

buses parked in the unload zone, and do not drive

passed buses in the unload zone.

If you are picking your child up for an appointment prior

to the end of school, please send a written note in with

your child that morning. When you arrive, notify the

office, and your child will be called down. Be aware

that children cannot be left unattended in the

lobby; therefore your child will not be called from

class until you arrive. For reasons of safety, and

to minimize disruption during dismissal time,

students will not be called for early release after

2:00 p.m.

Please use the designated parking areas for drop-off

and pick-up of your children. You may not park in

the front of the elementary building during the

hours of 7:45 – 8:45 a.m. and 1:50 – 3:30 p.m.

Thank you for your understanding of, and

cooperation with these safety measures!

School Bus Safety

Is Up To All of Us!

Be at the bus stop 5 minutes before

the bus is scheduled to be there. If

your child is not at the stop or visible,

the bus will not stop.

Stay about 15 feet away from the road.

Wear bright colored clothes so the bus

driver can see you. Reflective tape is

always recommended on back packs.

No pushing, yelling or throwing objects

while at the bus stop or on the bus.

Board the bus one student at a time using

the handrails when getting on or off.

Pay attention to the bus driver, use your

‘inside’ voice, and stay seated while the

bus is moving.

Anything brought on the bus should fit on

the student’s lap.

NEVER STICK ANYTHING OUT OF THE

WINDOWS.

NO live animals or glass items!


A Message From The Middle School Principal

Dear Parents, Students and Community Members:

With the 2014-15 school year fast approaching you will notice quite a bit of work being done at the school, and maybe not so noticed, is the faculty and staff hard at work to prepare for a successful school year. We will be integrating the use of IPads into our 6th and 7th grade curriculums and our staff has been working endless hours preparing curriculum to support this exciting new integration.

We are energized and committed to make a positive impact on our students’ lives and I truly believe that it takes teamwork to make that happen. I will work collaboratively with the teaching staff to ensure that we are providing a curriculum that will enable our students to become college and career ready. Education opens many doors of opportunity, and I am dedicated to providing our students with the skills they will need to achieve success in their bright futures.

Our administrative team has spent quite some time this summer looking at 2013-14 data, and we have noticed a negative trend of absenteeism that needs to be addressed if students are to achieve success. This year we are putting a new attendance plan in place that will encourage student attendance. We will be meeting with students on the first day of school to ensure they have an understanding of our expectations of the importance of daily attendance.

This year our focus is “BELIEVE you can and you will!” I hope you will join us in working to make sure our students gain the knowledge and skills to ensure their success!

I look forward to seeing everyone in the upcoming weeks!

Yours in Education, Paula Troutman Middle School Principal


Making the Grade in Middle School

Middle School is a time when important learning is taking place. The knowledge students’ gain at the Middle School builds the foundations needed to be successful at the High School and beyond!

Attendance plays a huge factor in success in the Middle School. Coming to school on time and every

day is extremely important. When students are not in the classroom, they are not learning. If they are not learning, they cannot succeed! Daily attendance is crucial to achieve success in academic classes.

Ensuring students are engaging in reading, writing, and discussion of what is going on in their classes is extremely important. Nightly homework will reinforce the learning that is taking place within the classroom during the day. This reinforcement of learning will lead to success in the classroom.

We have 9th period for after-school academic help that runs every Monday through Thursday from 2:30-3:10 pm. We encourage all students to stay for extra help during this time, and students who fail one or more subjects during the year are required to stay for extra help. Also available to our students is Homework Table which is offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:10-5:10 pm in which one of our teachers stays to offer extra support to our students. Transportation is provided for these extended times.

Our school website will give you access to the school calendar and upcoming events: www.silvercreekschools.org. You have access to your child’s grades, attendance record, lunch account, and transportation information through the use of the Silver Creek PowerSchool Parent Portal. The access information you received last year is still valid. If you have lost or forgotten your access code, you must contact Colleen Roberts at 934-2603, ext. 1207. All Middle School homework assignments may be accessed by phone by calling the Homework Hotline at 934-2603 and following the prompts for the Middle School.

There are scheduled parent conferences dates on the school calendar, but you may at any time call to schedule an individual conference with a teacher.

Our goal is to make your child’s middle school experience a positive and successful one! We welcome your involvement, suggestions, and encourage you to call the middle school office at extension 1400 at any time.

http://www.silvercreekschools.org

Silver Creek’s

Acceptable

Use Policy

Our district supports the appropriate use of

technology in education, and we

understand that computer technology skills

are an essential component of success in

the twenty-first century.

When students first gain access to Silver

Creek’s technology resources, they and

their parent or guardian need to sign an

Acceptable Use Policy. This process is only

required once in the student’s academic

career -- unless the policy is altered. Most

of our returning Silver Creek students

have already signed their AUP.

The AUP explains our Board of Education’s

philosophy of technology in education, and

the importance of technology within Silver

Creek students’ learning experiences. Our

AUP also specifies responsibilities for staff

and students in using our technology.

Students, for instance, must never share

their password with others, and they agree

to use technology for appropriate purposes.

If parents or students have questions

about the Acceptable Use Policy, they

should contact the child’s building

principal.

CAFETERIA NEWS

We will continue using the WINSNAP system for food service. This system requires individuals to present

their school identification cards to purchase food items. The identification card, once electronically

scanned, automatically deducts the cost of the selected item(s) from an individual’s PREPAID account.

The system also accurately identifies students approved for free lunch, or makes appropriate price

adjustments for students approved for reduced cost meals.

While it is possible to make daily deposits in a child’s cafeteria account, prepayment to cover multiple

meals is the best option. While students are notified when their accounts run low, they frequently forget to share this information at

home. As we have no real provisions to allow children to borrow lunch money, it is best to maintain an “emergency” balance to cover

the cost of one or two meals.

In order to shorten pre-payment lines on the first few days of school, we encourage parents to deposit lunch funds for their

children prior to the opening day of school. These payments may be made at either the high school or elementary school offices.


Tips for Success in the

Middle School

In addition to classroom learning, middle school students

must begin to learn to become responsible for themselves

and make good choices. They also learn they must accept

the consequences for their actions. Many of the problems they face come from a

lack of organization or planning. Here are some tips to help them be successful:

Establish routines:

Plan your wardrobe the night before. (You get extra sleep-in time!)

Pack your back-pack the night before school

Leave your school belongings in the same place each night

Do your homework in the same place and same time each night (don’t wait

until morning to try and cram it in)

Use colored folders for different subjects

Assignments

Write them down in your planner (Parents check planner each night)

Mark your calendar for long range projects

Prioritize your assignments (What’s due first)

Check the assignment whiteboard in your grade area before closing your locker

Call the Homework Hotline or use the Silver Creek Website to check for nightly

assignments

Stay 9th period

Attend Homework Table as needed

Responsibility

Put your name on all your belongings

Clean out your locker periodically

Leave your cell phone at home or off in your locker

Lock your locker

Take home your gym clothes and wash often

Be prepared for class each day

Return library books/materials when due

Inform parents if you are staying for a club or after-school help

If you do something wrong, take responsibility for it and make it right!


The 6th grade supply lists are as follows:

CLASS TEACHER REQUIRED SUPPLIES

General

Loose leaf paper—wide ruled Pencils and pens

Box of tissues

Cap erasers

Multi-color highlighters

Markers

Colored pencils

English Mr. Wright 1 inch binder

Post-It Notes

Math Mrs. Cave Pocket folder with prongs

Science Mr. Prevet 3 hole sheet protectors—clear plastic

Social Studies Mr. Norton 2 hard cover composition notebooks—black & white

2 pocket folders

scissors

Family & Consumer Sci-

ence TBD

Pocket folder with prongs

Art Mrs. DiBiase-Ryan Pocket folder—yellow Small hand-held pencil sharpener



General

4 Yellow Folders with prongs (for homework)

Loose Leaf Paper

Pencils

Pens

Multi-Colored Highlighters

1 box tissues

English

(Black) Mrs. Kempster

1 inch binder

Tab dividers

Math

(Red) Mrs. Burr

1.5 inch binder

Tab dividers

Science

(Green) Mr. Bish

1 inch binder

Tab dividers

Social Studies

(Blue) Mr. Graf 2 inch binder

Spanish

(White) Mrs. Lesher

3 subject notebook


Technology Mr. Francisco Pocket folder—any color

Health Mr. Johengen Pocket folder—any color

Family & Consumer

Science TBD Pocket folder with prongs

Art

(Orange) Mrs. DiBiase-Ryan

Pocket folder

Cap erasers for each pencil

Small hand-held pencil sharpener

Seneca

Language & Culture

(Purple)

Mrs. Tahamont

1 subject notebook

3x5 index cards

Pocket folder

7TH Grade

Supply List

PLEASE TAKE NOTE

To help with organization, we

have suggested a color for

specific subjects.

Also, we have noticed that the

flexible binders fit a little better

in the lockers.

Students are expected to bring

pens and pencils to each class

every day. Please check with

your child periodically to see if

he/she still has pens/pencils

during the year.

Thank You.




General

Loose Leaf Paper

Pencils

Pens

English Mr. Charles

2 inch binder (white)

Tab dividers

2 subject notebook

Highlighters

Post-It Notes

Math Ms. Steenberg 7 Pocket folders with prongs (red)

Science Mrs. Smith

Green 3 inch binder (green or white) 5 Tab dividers Single subject notebook (green)

Social Studies Mr. Waterman

1.5 inch or 2 inch 3 ring binder (blue)

4 Pocket folders with prongs (yellow)

Tab dividers

Highlighters

Supply pouch (pen bag) to fit inside 3 ring binder

Spiral Notebook

Spanish Mrs. Lesher

1-1.5 inch binder

Spiral notebook

4 Tab dividers

Spanish Dictionary (optional)

Technology Mr. Francisco Pocket folder—any color

Health Mr. Johengen

Pocket folder—any color

Family &

Consumer

Science TBD


Art Mrs. DiBiase-Ryan

Pocket folder (blue)

Cap erasers for each pencil

Small hand-held pencil sharpener

Seneca

Language and

Culture

Mrs. Tahamont

1 subject notebook

3x5 index cards

Pocket folder (purple)

A Message From The High School Principal

I am very excited to begin the 2014-2015 school year as the new high school principal. During the summer I have had the opportunity to meet many parents, students, and community members. I have been given a warm welcome and am quickly learning how fortunate I am to be part of a genuinely supportive community.

The past several years have brought many changes in

education including new national Common Core standards, a

teacher evaluation system, and modified state curriculum and

assessments. During this summer, our building has undergone

an incredible transformation as a result of the Capital Project to

improve our infrastructure. The community has embraced each

of these shifts and our graduating seniors have never been

better prepared to face the challenges ahead. Through it all,

Silver Creek High School has continued to climb in the WNY

Business First rankings and graduate some of the most talented

students in Western New York. We take pride in our schools

and my commitment is to work together to continuously

improve them.

During the 2014-2015 school year our high school will focus on

accomplishing the following goals:

Improving overall student attendance.

Implementing an Academic Intervention Team to monitor

student progress toward graduation.

Improving technological literacy and equipping students for

21st Century learning.

Increasing student involvement in extracurricular activities

and athletics.

Instilling solid values and developing good character in our

students.

As we approach each of these goals, I ask for your continued

support and cooperation. I would like to thank you in advance

for sharing your children with us for the next forty weeks of

school. We promise to provide them with the foundations and

skills necessary to find success in their future plans.

I look forward to meeting and working with each of you in the

coming years.

Sincerely,

Michael V. Lauria

High School Principal


Attendance Procedures for 2014-2015

All attendance matters will fall under the responsibilities of the school nurse, school secretaries, classroom teachers, and administration. Parents are expected to inform the school in advance of any student absences or tardy by calling the school at 934-2603 Ext. 4122. The automated calling system will be implemented if no call is received. Students must also provide a written excuse from his or her parent or guardian with a detailed reason for each absence or tardy upon return to school. Each absence will be categorized and recorded as an excused legal absence, or an unexcused illegal absence. Tardy to School Elementary students report to the elementary office to check in. Middle and high school students should report to the receptionist in the main entrance lobby, where they should submit their note. If no note is submitted or the absence is unexcused, detention may be assigned. Early Release Elementary students will bring the note to their classroom teacher. Students will sign out in the elementary office. Elementary students should report back to the elementary office if they return back to school from an early dismissal. Middle and High School students will bring the note to the secretary in the middle or high school office. Students will receive a dismissal pass. Students should be signed out by parent or guardian at the reception desk in the main entrance lobby. Middle and high school students should report back to the receptionist in the high school lobby if they return back to school from an early dismissal. Unauthorized early dismissals may result in disciplinary action. Medical Dismissals In the event that a student becomes ill during school hours, necessitating an early dismissal, the nurse will contact the parent or guardian prior to dismissal. The nurse will determine if the students will be signed out from the nurse’s office or from their designated school office.

Excused Legal Absences Unexcused Illegal Absences

personal illness illness medical appointments death in the family impassable roads due to inclement weather religious observance quarantine required court appearances attendance at health clinics approved college visits approved cooperative work programs military obligations

family vacation hunting babysitting haircut obtaining learner's permit/ license road test oversleeping missed bus private instruction


High School Athletics and Extra Curricular Activities

Success in high school is often directly related to student involvement in athletics and/or other extracurricular activities. We

encourage our students to get involved. Below is a list of activities offered to high school students.

Athletics Fall Winter Spring

Cheerleading Basketball Baseball/ Softball

Cross Country Bowling Golf

Football Cheerleading Lacrosse

Soccer Swimming (Boys) Track and Field

Swimming (Girls) Wrestling

Volleyball

Extracurricular Activities HS Student Council Foreign Language Club Haudenosaunee Culture Club

AIYO Natural Helpers S.A.D.D.

National Honor Society Grade 9/10 Council Grade 11/12 Council

Business Club Instrumental Extra Curricular Key Club

Musical Natural Helpers Ski Club

Stage Crew Video Yearbook GSA (Gay Straight Alliance)

High School Course Selection

Silver creek high school encourages students to challenge themselves before graduation by taking one or more college level courses. We offer a variety of rigorous courses that will help prepare students for the transition to college by engaging them in an enriched curriculum. All students, not only honors students, have been successful and benefited from these programs.

The guidance office weights these courses more heavily in calculating GPA and class rank to compensate for the rigorous course work.

College level coursework is offered in the following:

English 1510/ 1530 (Jamestown Community College)

English 1540 (Jamestown Community College)

Spanish 2510/ Spanish 5 (Jamestown Community College)

AP Calculus

AP Biology

AP US History and Government

AP Government and Politics

AP Psychology

Fredonia 3-1-3 Program

If you would like more information about these courses or programs, please contact your child’s counselor.

Child Find Finding Children with

Special Needs

The Silver Creek Central School District recognizes its responsibility to provide a free and appropriate public education to eligible students with disabilities within its geographical boundaries. The District has a “child find” process that is designed to locate, identify and evaluate children with disabilities residing within its geographical boundaries preschool through grade 12 or through age 21 if they have not received high school diploma.

If you know a child who lives within the boundaries of the Silver Creek Central School District who may be in the need of special education and/or related services, please contact the District's office of Pupil Personnel Services for further information regarding the referral and evaluation process. If the student is a school age student who attends a non-public private school that is not located within the geographical boundaries of the School District, the student may need to be referred to the school district in which the non-public school is located in order to receive services during the regular school year.

The District’s child Find process extends to students with physical or mental impairments that substantially limit a major life activity. Such students may be eligible for services or accommodations pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Section 504 is a Federal civil rights statute that prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities and programs receiving Federal financial assistance. Please contact the District’s Office of Pupil Personnel Services for more information regarding Section 504 eligibility and services.

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Once again the students in the Silver Creek Central School District will attend school under the new State required Board of Education Policy #7110. Following is a summary of Policy #7110. Copies of the full policy are available in the District Office and the Anderson-Lee Library.

THE SILVER CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular school attendance is an essential part of a solid public school education. The interaction between student and

teacher, and between the students themselves is not only irreplaceable but is a major component within the New York

State Learning Standards.

Absence from the classroom reduces the quality of instruction by interrupting the teacher student learning process and

by limiting the educational interaction by all parties.

The Silver Creek Central School District's Attendance Policy is designed to encourage student attendance and provide

procedures to deal with cases of excessive absences.

Under authority granted to all local school Boards of Education by the NY State Education Department, the Silver Creek

Central School Board of Education adopts the following "Silver Creek Central School District's Attendance Policy."

This Attendance Policy is consistent with the District's Mission and Vision and is written to promote learning.

1. For this policy, AN ABSENCE IS AN ABSENCE IS AN ABSENCE.

2. Students in grades 9-12 may be denied course credit if they are absent from class for more than 28 class periods.

3. All absences count toward the total of 28 absences. However, there are two types of absences, excused and

unexcused.

• EXCUSED ABSENCES count toward the total 28 absences. Students will be permitted to make up academic

work, quizzes and tests. Students will be given the same amount of time to do this make-up work as they have

been absent. (up to five days). Review and appeal process is written out in the full policy.

EXCUSED ABSENCES ARE:

Personal illness SCCS extra curricular activities

Counseling appointment Participation in sports or athletic events

Doctor or dentist appointment Students late to class

Illness or death in family College visit

Roads impassable due to inclement weather OSS (Out of School Suspension) students under 16 years.

Religious observation Cooperative work programs

Court appearance Military obligations

ISS (In-School Suspension) at SCCS Quarantine

Code of Conduct removal Family trips with advanced notification

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES count toward the total of 28 absences. However, a student will not be able to

make up academic work, quizzes or tests which took place during the period of the unexcused absence.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES ARE:

Out of school suspension School truancy

Family trips without advanced notification (to the Building Principal) Cutting or skipping class

4. Leaving early, other than school related events, and spending less than 20 minutes in that class will count as a full

period absence.

All students will receive a full copy of the Attendance Policy on the first day of school.


Commonly Used Phone Extensions

SILVER CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL

PHONE NUMBER 934-2603

Elementary School 1100

Middle School 1400

High School 1116

Special Education Office 4969

Nurse’s Office 1105

Guidance 1123

Business Office 1114

Superintendent’s Office 1900

Bus Garage 1963

Athletic Director 4208

When it is necessary to close or

delay school, announcements

will be broadcast over the

Power Announcement message

system.

In addition, the District will use local television

and radio stations to broadcast closing

information. To the extent possible, closings will

be broadcast on TV channels 2, 4 and 7. Please

do not call the school. Every effort will be

made to notify the radio stations and television

prior to 6:15 a.m., for air time by 6:30 a.m.

If a parent wishes to change their contact phone

number for Power Announcement, please contact

your child’s building principal.

School Closing Information

The Silver Creek Central School District, in accordance with the S.A.V.E. Legislation, has adopted a Code of

Conduct. This policy applies to all students, school personnel, parents and other visitors while on school

property or attending school functions.

Copies of the Code of Conduct are located at the Anderson Lee Library, the Elementary and Middle/High School

Library, the Elementary Office, the Middle and High School Office, the District’s website, the District calendar and

the Superintendent’s office.

Code of Conduct Available

Student Information Will Be Provided To Recruiters Notification to all parents in the

Silver Creek Central School District

Under the No Child Left Behind Act §9528 (20 U.S.C. §7908) the school district is required to provide access to secondary

school students names, addresses, and telephone listings upon request made by military recruiters. A secondary school

student, or a parent of the student, may request that such information not be released without prior written consent. The

school district is required to provide this notification of the option to make such a request and are required to comply with any

such request. Both provisions require that military recruiters be afforded the same access to secondary school students as is

provided generally to postsecondary educational institutions or to prospective employers of those students. The NCLBA, unlike

the General Military Law, also requires that institutions of higher education have access to students names, addresses and

telephone listing.

If you do not want your child’s information to be released, please send written notification

to the Guidance Office by October 1, 2014.


Middle and High School

Open House

The Middle School and High School will hold

an Open House for parents and students on

Thursday, October 9, 2014

6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

The Open House is designed for students to

showcase their school and an opportunity for

parents to meet the teachers and support

staff. Several mini events are being planned

to help with much needed program and

curriculum information.

AIS Intervention Services

Academic Intervention Service (AIS) is an intervention service

that is provided to all of our students who may be at risk of

not meeting the NYS Standards and not passing the Regents

Exams in high school. Students are selected on the basis of

scores obtained on local and state exams, as well as from

teacher recommendations. If a student qualifies for AIS

assistance, he or she must attend the remedial-type classes

since it is a mandate from New York State.

AIS students have been very successful in passing the

Regents Exams in their high school years.

If you feel that any of your children

are at risk academically, please feel

free to call the Guidance Department

to discuss remedial services.

Math Calculators Required

For Regents Exams

New York State Regents Exam policies require the

use of certain scientific and graphing calculators.

The Math Department will inform the students on

the first day of school the make and model of the

calculator they need for their particular math class.

Students may wish to purchase their own personal

calculator in order to take them home in the

evenings or on the weekend. Please do not

purchase a calculator until your

chi ld receives the correct

information from their math

teacher.


Music Department Concert

Dates To Remember

October 22 MS/HS Fall Concert

December 10 High School Holiday Concert

December 11 Elementary Holiday Concert

December 18 Middle School Holiday Concert

March 20-21 High School Musical

April 16 Masterworks Concert

May 7 Elementary Spring Concert

May 27 District Gala and Chicken BBQ

June 12 Elementary “Spring Thing”

SCCS Fitness Center

The fitness room is equipped with the following cardio equipment: six commercial treadmills, four recumbent bicycles, four e lliptical cross trainers,

four stand-up bicycles. All cardio equipment is made by Lifefitness and registers calories, target heart rate, speed, distance and time.

The fitness room is also equipped with the following strength equipment: 1 selectorized chest press, 1 selectorized leg extension, 1 selectorized

leg curl, 1 selectorized seated row, 1 selectorized pectoral/rear fly.

Applications are available at the high school main lobby receptionist desk.

2014—2015 Hours Of Operation

(Closed on Holidays)

September 1st to June 30th (School Year)

Mon-Thursday 6:00-7:30 a.m. and 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Friday 6:00-7:30 a.m.

Saturday 7:00-11:00 a.m.

Dress Code - An Important Part Of The Educational Climate

The District has designed a Code of Conduct that includes a student dress code. The dress code was written with two major features in mind; safety for all students and hygiene concerns. It is important that the school community and our students respect and support this policy.

Some highlights of this policy:

Students must wear shoes, sneakers, or sandals.

No caps, fitted hats, or hoods on the head in plain sight anywhere in classrooms or public spaces inside

the building.

All students should be covered from the shoulders to the mid thigh.

Pants should fit securely around the student’s waist (with no undergarments displayed.)

Boys must have sleeves on their shirts.

Girls must keep tops covering upper body area. No undergarments should show.

No biker chains or studded jewelry can be carried with students.

“Make up” for cosmetic reasons, not “make up” for display or drama purposes.

Federal Law prohibits any type of garment that states alcohol, tobacco, or drug products or that degrades

one’s race, religion, sex, or personal status.

The dress code will be enforced uniformly and consistently throughout the school year.

Maintaining A Safe School Environment Is Essential

Use of Dogs

Notice is hereby given to all students, staff & faculty that the Silver Creek Central School District will, from time to time, schedule a “sweep of school lockers and other areas” with the Police Canine Unit. These sweeps are for the sole purpose of maintaining and preventing any type of illegal contraband from being stored in school lockers.

It is forbidden to have possession of illicit drugs or any type of weapon in or on the Silver Creek Central School District property. This includes possession in vehicles driven by students or staff members that will be parked on the school district’s premises at any school-related functions or on school property during non-school related activities.

If, at any time during a canine search, any illegal substance is found in a student’s locker, the student’s parents will be notified and the student will be turned over to the Law Enforcement Agency conducting the search. Students will be subject to disciplinary action and criminal prosecution.

Lockers and Locker Search

The students’ lockers and locks are the sole property of the Silver Creek Central School District. Students are provided a locker in which to keep school-related materials and supplies. Locks and lockers are assigned to each student in September or when they enroll in the Silver Creek Middle/High School.

Each student is loaned a lock and locker in order to have their school-related materials and supplies secure from other students. Students should have no expectations of privacy for anything contained in their lockers.

It is the right of both the school district authorities and the law enforcement personnel to be able to conduct a locker search if they have “reasonable suspicion” of a violation.


Information from the

Silver Creek Athletic Department By: Sean Helmer, Director of Athletics

Welcome back! I want to provide you with some information and resources which will help make your son’s or daughter’s athletic year run smoothly.

1. In order to be eligible in Interscholastic Athletics a student must first have a current physical on file with the nurse’s office.

2. All student athletes must sign and follow the school’s athletic code which can be found on the Silver Creek Central School District website.

3. I am pleased to announce that we have switched to ARBITER LIVE to help parents gain access to all of our athletic schedules. Through this website you can more easily get to you favorite teams schedule as well as sign up to follow the team which allows you to receive email and text messages directly when we make changes to the schedule.

First step: go to the district website at www.silvercreekschools.org

Next: at the upper right click on Athletics then Sports Schedules and Info

Next: click on ARBITERLIVE sports

Next: choose a team and click on it

Next: on the upper right you will see a box that says “FOLLOW”, click that button and from there you can create a private account and sign up for direct email or text changes.

4. Our website also has numerous resources which may

help you with questions regarding NYS athletic policies.


Student Parking Permits

Students may drive and park their cars in the

large parking lot on the EAST side of the

building. Students must park in the back side

beyond the student parking signs and within

the blue markers.

All students must obtain a parking permit and have that permit

displayed on their rearview mirror.

Permit applications can be

obtained from the high

school office.

Dear Parent or Guardian,

As part of a required school health examination, a student is weighed and his/her height is measured. These numbers are used to figure out the student’s body mass index or ‘BMI’. The BMI helps the doctor or nurse know if the student’s weight is in a healthy range or is too high or too low.

Recent changes to the New York State Education Law require that BMI and weight status group be included as part of the student’s school health examination. A sample of school districts will be selected to take part in a survey by the New York State Department of Health. If our school is selected to be part of the survey, we will be reporting to New York State Department of Health information about our students’ weight status groups. The information sent to the New York State Department of Health will help health officials develop programs that make it easier for children to be healthier.

Only anonymous summary information is sent. No names and no identifying information about individual students is included in the report. However, you may choose to have your child’s information excluded from this survey report.

If you do not wish to have your child’s weight status group information included as part of the Health Department’s survey this year, please notify the health office in writing.

This year’s Black Knight

Hall of Fame class will

be honored at halftime

of the Friday, September

19, Varsity football

game.

The induction ceremony will be held at Tri-County

Country Club on Saturday, September 20.

For ticket information please contact the school

athletic office at 934-2603, ext. 4208

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 48 Hour Prior Notification

The Silver Creek Central School has adopted an Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM) as an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest control. IPM utilizes common sense practices to control pests by taking advantage of various pest management options including the judicious use of pesticides. All pesticide control measures used at Silver Creek Central School do not require 48 hour prior notification under the New York State Consolidated Laws-Educational Law Pesticide Notification-Article 9: section 409-h2 (e).

A new law has been passed that prohibits the use of EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulated pesticide

products on all lawn areas of the school. However, the school can use EPA exempt or minimal risk pesticides, which are not registered by EPA because they have been found to pose little or no risk. These products commonly referred to as biopesticides contain natural products such as clove oil or soybean oil. The website used to reference EPA exempt biopesticides is: http://www.epa.gov/oppbppd1/biopesticides/regtools/25b_list.htm

Should there be an unforeseen school board approved circumstance that requires an EPA approved pesticide application, individuals who wish to be informed may choose to do so. If you do elect to be informed, please submit your name and mailing address to the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds.

The Silver Creek Central School District pesticide representative is Michael Daniels, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Michael Daniels at 934-2603, extension 4262.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Notification

Name _________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address ________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Daytime Phone ________________________ Evening Phone _____________________

Email address___________________________________________________________________

Please submit this form to:

Michael Daniels, Supt. of Buildings & Grounds, P.O. Box 270, Silver Creek, N.Y. 14136


AHERA Notification

In compliance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) the Silver Creek Central School District Asbestos Management Plan is on file in the District Maintenance Office located in the High School. The management plan contains information regarding the locations of asbestos containing materials (ACBM) in all school buildings, the condition of the ACM and a plan for dealing with the ACBM. A triennial re-inspection of all district buildings, as required by AHERA, was conducted on June 10, 2013 of this year. The next re-inspection will be conducted in the month of June 2016. Asbestos activities were conducted during the 2013 – 2014 school year. These activities are part of the current capital project renovation process. Stohl Environmental Services monitors the abatement and documents are turned over to the district. A copy of the surveillance reports are on file in the District Maintenance Office located in the High School. A visual periodic surveillance is required every six months. This is performed by Erie 1 BOCES Health, Safety & Risk Management. A copy of the six month surveillance reports are also on file in the District Maintenance Office located in the High School. No asbestos response actions were planned or conducted during the past year that was not related to the capital project. Questions or concerns regarding the Management Plan for the Silver Creek Central School District should be directed to: Michael A. Daniels (716) 934 – 2603 extension 4262.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”)

SILVER CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA") affords parents and students over 18 years of age ("eligible students") certain rights with respect to the student's education records. These rights are:

The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the District receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the building principal a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The District official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.

The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes is inaccurate or misleading or otherwise in violation of FERPA. Parents or eligible students who wish to amend a record should write the building principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it should be changed. If the District decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the District will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.

The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to School officials with legitimate educational interests. A "School official" is a person employed by the District as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the District has contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using its own employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor, insurance investigator or company, medical consultant or therapist); a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee,

or assisting another School official in performing his or her tasks; an individual(s) and organization(s) which the District requests to make a review of the possible appropriateness of providing special education placement, program or services to a student on behalf of the District including, but not limited to, BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services), other school districts, approved pri-vate schools, and providers of services such as speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, counseling, autism services, special transportation, etc. An individual(s) and/or organization(s) will be considered a School official regardless of whether the District compensates them for their services. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility including, but not limited to, reviewing or recommending services, program, or placement.

Upon request, the District discloses education records without consent to officials of another District in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

Parents have a right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office; U.S. Department of Education; 400 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20202-4605.

SILVER CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DIRECTORY INFORMATION NOTICE

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that the District, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child’s education records. However, the District may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless you have advised the District to the contrary in accordance with District procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the District to include this type of information from your child’s education records in certain District publications. Examples include:

A playbill, showing your student’s role in a drama production;

The annual yearbook;

Honor roll or other recognition lists;

Graduation programs; and

Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.

Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. The District will protect the identity of your child by only publishing his/her first name with their photo, artwork or writing on its Web site at www.silvercreek.wnyric.org

The District’s Board of Education Policy has designated the

following information as directory information for release to appropriate outside agencies:

Student’s name

Address

Telephone Listing

Grade level.

If you DO NOT want the District to disclose directory information (see above) from your child’s education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the Building Principal in writing by September 30, 2014 and mail to: Silver Creek School District, P. O. Box 270, Silver Creek, NY 14136.



Amendment to the Dignity Act

Effective July 1, 2013 (Chapter 102 Laws of 2012)

The following provisions are in addition to the original Dignity Act.

Cyberbullying: Cyberbullying will be defined as harassment or bullying by any form of electronic communication, and include incidents occurring off school property that create or would foreseeably create a risk of substantial disruption within the school environment.

Reports of Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination: The principal, superintendent, or designee must be charged with receiving reports.

Investigation of Reports: The principal, superintendent, or designee must lead or supervise the prompt and thorough investigation of reports.

Response to Verified Reports: The school must take prompt actions reasonably calculated to end the harassment, bullying or discrimination, eliminate any hostile environment, and ensure the safety of the student(s) toward whom harassment, bullying or discrimination was directed.

Employee Reporting: School employees who witness or receive a report of harassment, bullying or discrimination must notify the principal, superintendent or designee within one school day after witnessing the incident or receiving the report and must file a written report within two school days thereafter.

Notification of Law Enforcement: The Principal, Superintendent or designee will be required to notify appropriate local law enforcement when they believe that any harassment, bullying or discrimination constitutes criminal conduct.

Professional Certification: Professionals applying for certificate or license, including but not limited to classroom teachers, school counselors, school psychologist, school social works, school administrators or supervisors, and superintendents of schools, must complete training on the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination, identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying and discrimination, and strategies for effectively addressing exclusion, bias and aggression in educational settings.

Curriculum: Curriculum must include instruction in safe and responsible use of the Internet and electronic communications and emphasize discouraging acts of harassment, bullying and discrimination.

Guidance and Educational Materials: The State Education Department will provide guidance and educational materials, including best practices in addressing cyberbully, and best practices in helping families and communities to work cooperatively with schools in addressing cyberbullying.

The Dignity for All Students Act

Effective July 1, 2012 (Chapter 482 Laws of 2010)

Curriculum: Curriculum must include instruction that supports the development of a school environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Code of Conduct: The Code of Conduct must be amended to include provisions prohibiting discrimination and harassment against any student by employees or students, and provisions for responding to such acts.

Reporting: Material incidents of discrimination and/or harassment on school grounds or at a school function must be reported to NYED annually.

Dignity Act Coordinator: At least one staff member at every school must be designated and trained to handle human relations in the areas of: race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, and sex.

Employee Training: Employees must receive training to raise awareness and sensitivity to potential acts of discrimination and/or harassment and to enable employees to prevent and respond to incidents of discrimination and harassment.

Dignity Act Kids Clip from NYSED.gov


Parents, school staff, and other caring adults have a

role to play in preventing bullying. They can: 1. Help kids understand bullying. Talk about what bullying is and how to stand up to it safely. Tell kids bullying is unacceptable.

Make sure kids know how to get help.

Talking about bullying directly is an important step in understanding how the issue might be affecting kids. There are no right or wrong answers to these questions, but it is important to encourage kids to answer them honestly. Assure kids that they are not alone in addressing any problems that arise. Start conversations about bullying with questions like these:

What does “bullying” mean to you? Describe what kids who bully are like. Why do you think people bully? Who are the adults you trust most when it comes to things like bullying? Have you ever felt scared to go to school because you were afraid of bullying? What ways have you tried to change it? What do you think parents can do to help stop bullying? Have you or your friends left other kids out on purpose? Do you think that was bullying? Why or why not? What do you usually do when you see bullying going on? Do you ever see kids at your school being bullied by other kids? How does it make you feel?

Kids who know what bullying is can better identify it. They can talk about bullying if it happens to them or others. Kids need to know ways to safely stand up to bullying and how to get help.

Encourage kids to speak to a trusted adult if they are bullied or see others being bullied. The adult can give comfort, support, and advice, even if they can’t solve the problem directly. Encourage the child to report bullying if it happens.

Talk about how to stand up to kids who bully. Give tips, like using humor and saying “stop” directly and confidently.

Talk about what to do if those actions don’t work, like walking away Talk about strategies for staying safe, such as staying near adults or groups of other kids. Urge them to help kids who are bullied by showing kindness or getting help.

2. Keep the lines of communication open. Check in with kids often. Listen to them. Know their friends, ask about school, and understand their concerns.

Research tells us that children really do look to parents and caregivers for advice and help on tough decisions. Sometimes spending 15 minutes a day talking can reassure kids that they can talk to their parents if they have a problem. Start conversations about daily life and feelings with questions like these:

What was one good thing that happened today? Any bad things? What is lunch time like at your school? Who do you sit with? What do you talk about? What is it like to ride the school bus? What are you good at? What would do you like best about yourself?

There are simple ways that parents and caregivers can keep up-to-date with kids’ lives: Read class newsletters and school flyers. Talk about them at home. Check the school website Go to school events Greet the bus driver Meet teachers and counselors at “Back to School” night or reach out by email Share phone numbers with other kids’ parents

If Your Child is being Bullied - Tips for Parents What to do if your child is being bullied: Listen to your child and assure them that they have a right to be safe. Know the facts. Take detailed notes about what happened, when it happened, and which other children were involved. Contact the police if the bullying involves criminal behavior, such as sexual assault or the use of a weapon, or if your child's safety is threatened outside of school. If your child is in immediate risk of harm, call 911.

Make an appointment to speak with your child's teacher, counselor, principal, or the school's Dignity Act Coordinator: If the incident has not been reported to the school yet, request to file a report. The school staff is expected to make every effort to fully investigate bullying incidents. Know what steps the school will take to stop future incidents of bullying. Follow up on the school's responses and make additional reports if your child continues to be bullied.

Children do not always tell parents or teachers that they are being bullied. Be aware of the signs that your child is being bullied: Unexplainable injuries Lost or destroyed property Frequent headaches or stomach aches Changes in eating habits Declining grades, loss of interest in schoolwork, or not wanting to go to school Sudden loss of friends or avoidance of social situations Decreased self esteem Self-destructive behaviors such as running away from home, harming themselves, or talking about suicide Information taken from www.stopbulling.gov

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Fall 2014 Community Education Registration Form

Mail completed form to:

Silver Creek Central School

P.O. Box 270 Dickinson St., Silver Creek, NY 14136

Attention: Donna Roof, Director of Community Education

Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________City/Town_____________________________

Phone: (h) ___________________(c) ______________________email ___________________________________________

(Please print clearly)

Courses:

_______________________________________________amount ____________

_______________________________________________amount ____________

ck # __________________ Total amount _______________

How did you learn about this class? ________________________________________________________

I would like to receive information about other family/parenting topics. (Provide email above.)

Follow these 2 steps to Register:

1. Call 951-8111 and leave a message with your name, number, and the name of your course(s). You WILL NOT receive a

confirmation call. If the course is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, you will be called.

2. Send in your money promptly, with this registration form and your course fees. (Include separate checks for each person.)

NOTE:

You are not permanently registered until we receive your course fee. Enroll early. Money must be received before

the class begins. Checks or Money Orders can be made out to: Silver Creek CS Community Ed. *65 yrs. and older

15% discount.

Classes will not meet when school is not in session or due to inclement weather. If you have any questions, please contact

your instructor regarding cancellations. The local radio/television stations will also provide weather related closings.

PLEASE REGISTER WITH THIS FORM EVEN IF NO PAYMENT IS REQUIRED.

If you are interested in teaching a course for our program, please fill out the information below and mail to the above address.

COURSES I WOULD LIKE TO TEACH (OR SEE OFFERED):

_________________________________________________________NAME_______________________________________

_________________________________________________________PHONE______________________________________

Photography – Camera Basics for DSLR

Cameras - Night One

Thursday

October 16

6:00 – 8:30 p.m. 2.5 hr.

Room 149 HS

Registration fee: $10

Instructor: Lisa Ann Krutzik

When watching some camera geek online hasn’t taught you a single thing about why

using your camera in manual is important or how to use it for the effect you are looking to

accomplish – then taking this class is the thing to do. We will go over your camera, the three key components of manual settings. – what

they do and why you change them, and learn

how to get the right exposure.

Photography – Composition and Lighting - Night Two

Thursday

October 23

6:00 – 8:30 p.m. 2.5 hr.

Room 149 HS



This class is open to all kinds of camera users (even phone cameras.) We will go over basic

composition, seeing light and shooting into it, posing individuals and groups, as well as lighting objects. This is a fun, highly

interactive class that will have you seeing the

world differently by the end of the night.

Photography – Mommy/Daddy Cam

Night Three

Thursday

October 30

6:00 – 8:30 p.m. 2.5 hr.

Room 149 HS

*PRE-REGISTRATION is necessary for all

classes, and insures that the classes will be

held.

*Special note to our Chautauqua County community: SCCS Community Education is

now partnering with Chautauqua Opportunities to offer information about a variety of family/

parenting topics. If you are interested in receiving notices about other learning activities not listed in this program, check the box and

provide your email address on the SCCS Community Education registration form

included in this brochure.

NOTE: A few classes were still in the planning

stages at press time. Check the school website for dates, times and more class offerings.

www.silvercreek.wnyric.org

New York State Citizens Preparedness

Course

Thursday

September 18

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

2 hours

HS Cafeteria

NO REGISTRATION FEE

Presented by American Red Cross

This presentation will be a comprehensive overview on how to prepare for natural and man-made disasters and how to respond to and

recover from them. The session will provide information on types of disasters, now to

prepare as an individual, family and neighbor,

what to do in the midst of a disaster.


http://www.silvercreek.wnyric.org

For the women. Are you finding yourself

spending too much time sitting around? Come out one night a week and get some exercise in

a fun environment. Hone your skills. Enjoy

some friendly competition.

Body Boot Camp

Tuesdays & Thursdays

September 16 – December 18 26 classes

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Room above Pool


**Every person on their first visit must

sign a waiver**

Instructor: Lisa Capitano, Certified Personal

Trainer

Come have fun and get your best body yet with this fast-paced, calorie-blasting workout, using

the traditional Boot Camp style approach. Boot Camp is geared toward all fitness levels. It

includes conditioning drills, cardio, plyometrics, core strength, stretching and much more! Modifications are always offered for the

beginner to the advanced. Come ready to work out with proper dress and sneakers. Don’t

forget your water and towel!

Aquacize

Tuesdays & Thursdays

September 9 – December 11 24 classes

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Pool


Instructor: Jean Mahaney, Certified Swim Instructor

Looking for an easy-on-the-joints workout? Try aquacize and work out in the pool! Get

into shape and enjoy the benefits of this fabulous joint-friendly exercise! The class is fast paced and cardio intense but can be

modified to fit all participants.

*NOTE: The water temperature will NOT be

colder than normal this year!



This one night class will go over the basics of

photographing movement – because that is what kids do – they move! We will talk about the technical aspects of photographing

movement, but what we will really focus on is teaching you how to use the equipment you

currently have to tackle the issues you are trying to get photographed correctly. You may find that you need additional equipment but the

focus is on using the resources you currently own. We will talk about stopping motion,

blurring motion on purpose, clothing choices, live event situations, and even the dreaded

family portrait session.

Men’s Basketball

Mondays

September 15 – December 15 13 wks.

8:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Elementary gym

Registration fee: $20 or $2 per night


sign a waiver**

Instructor: Dwayne Haskins

For the men. Are you finding yourself spending

too much time sitting around? Come out one night a week and get some exercise in a fun environment. Hone your skills. Enjoy some

friendly competition.

Women’s Basketball

Wednesdays

September 17 – December 17 13 wks.

7:00 –9:00 p.m.

Elementary gym

Fee: $20

Instructor: Jane Hogg


sign a waiver**


Instructor: Barney Kuzara, Jr.,

professional artist

Explore your inner creativity while learning the

basics of this self-expressive craft! Mr. Kuzara strives to give individual instruction to each student and is very talented in his craft!

Supply list will be discussed at the first class.

Rubber Stamp Card Making

Tuesdays

Sept. 16, Oct. 14, Nov. 4, Dec. 2 4 separate classes

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Room 154 HS

Registration fee: $5/class $15 for all 4

Classes

SUPPLY FEE: $5 to be paid to instructor

during class time

Instructor: Jody Enser

Rubber stamping will be used to make

handcrafted greeting cards. You will make two each of four different cards. Each class will be

different.

Knitting – Beginner & Intermediate

Tuesdays

September 16 – November 4 8 wks.

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Room 145 HS


Instructor: Candace Kuppel, knitting enthusiast

Learn how to read patterns, understand

abbreviations of knitting, how to knit and purl so you can create an endless variety of items. For the more experienced knitter, learn how to

interchange colors to create emblems, animals, figures of any kind, double pointed needles,

making socks, etc. Levels will be determined

at the first class.

Yoga/Pilates

Thursdays

CHECK SCCS WEBSITE FOR DATES

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

**THE BACKLINE – 19 Park Place, Silver

Creek

(parking is available on the square)


Instructor: Karen Bogosian, Fitness & Aerobics Instructor

A great starting point for beginners, yet highly beneficial to the experienced exerciser. This gentle exercise will leave you invigorated and

relaxed. Pilates focuses on the strengthening of “core” muscles that help to define and elongate

your body. Wear comfortable clothing and

bring a mat.

Researching Your Family History

Tuesdays

September 23 – October 21 5 weeks

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Room 193 HS


Supply fee: $5 – paid to instructor 1st. day

of class

Instructor: Susan Dietzen

Would you like to know where your family originally came from? Who your great-great grandparents were and where they lived? This

program will help you get started, give you websites to use and show you how to search

and find the answers about your ancestors.

Basics of Oil Painting

Tuesdays

September 16 – November 14 8 classes

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Room 149 HS

Registration fee: $40 + supplies


off of their New York State Auto Insurance for

three years.

This class will satisfy the requirements of local

courts for reduced charges. This is a great refresher course for people who not have any violations but would like to be reminded about

new traffic laws. The insurance reduction

applies to everyone.

Participants must have a valid NY Driver’s License. They must bring the license to

class. There will be a 30-minute break at

lunch time. Packing a lunch is recommended.

You do not need to be a Silver Creek resident to participate. There will be a $5 discount for the second person in a family. Pre-paid

registration is required. The instructor is NYSDMV Certified with more than 10 years’

experience.

Workbooks are provided for each

participant.

***Please bring a valid driver’s license

and a pen.

5-Hour Pre-Licensing Class

Saturday

October 18

OR

Saturday

December 6

8:00 am – 1:00 p.m. 1 session – 5 hr.

Room 217 HS


Instructor: Tom Herring

***MINIMUM *** 8 students

Completion of this New York State Dept. of Motor Vehicle 5-hour pre-licensing course

allows students to earn the MV285 certificate which is needed to sign up for a road test at

the DMV.

Bring food, drink and your LEARNER’S

PERMIT (or proof of)

***SUPPLIES NEEDED: Beginner 1 – 6 oz.

skein 4 ply worsted yarn, any color and 1 pair

of short needles, size 5 - 10.

Intermediate: pattern and supplies required for your pattern. Instructions will be provided

by the TEACHER.

***MINIMUM 2 STUDENTS***

Crocheting – Beginner & Intermediate

Tuesdays

September 16 – November 4 8 wks.

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Room 145 HS


Instructor: Candace Kuppel, crocheting enthusiast

Learn how to read patterns, understand ab-

breviations of crocheting, how to crochet dif-ferent stitches so you can create an endless va-

riety of items. Levels will be determined at the

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