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ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
The Board of School Directors requires that
school-aged pupils enrolled in the schools
of the District attend school regularly in
accordance with the laws of the State. The
educational program offered by this District
is predicated upon the presence of the pupil
and requires continuity of instruction and
classroom participation.
The regular contact of pupils with one
another in the classroom and participation
in a well-planned instructional activity under
the tutelage of a competent teacher are vital
to this purpose.
Attendance shall be required of all students
of compulsory school age enrolled in the
schools except that a principal or teacher
may excuse a student for temporary
absences when satisfactory evidence of
such mental, physical, or other urgent
conditions which may reasonably cause the
student's absence.
EXCUSES FOR ABSENCE: Any pupil who
is absent for any cause, upon returning to
school shall bring a written explanation from
his/her parent or guardian giving the reason
for such absence. The fact that a parent or
guardian has sent a written explanation of
absence does not necessarily mean that the
absence shall be considered lawful.
Continued, repeated, or questionable
absences may justify the administration
requesting an investigation. In cases of
pupils whose absences are so frequent as
to require investigation, the parent or
guardian may be required to submit proof of
illness as indicated by the family doctor.
Excuses shall be coded as excused,
unexcused, and unlawful. Absences
resulting from illness, death in the
immediate family, major religious holidays
(as listed by the Pennsylvania Department
of Education), serious emergencies at home,
or absence when previous permission is
granted may be excused. Unexcused
absence shall be considered an unlawful
absence for all pupils under the age of
seventeen (17). When a pupil is charged
with more than three days of unlawful
absence, the parents may be liable to legal
action under the laws of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
CONEWAGO VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 19-20 CALENDAR
No pupil can expect to progress normally in
school when he/she is absent or tardy a
great number of times. It is the parents'
responsibility to see that their children
attend school regularly.
BUS PASS PROCEDURE
If a student is going home with another
student:
1. Both students must have a note signed
from their parents turned into the
office(s) upon arrival in the morning.
2. The bus pass will be issued from the
office(s).
If a student is going home to a different
location (Established Bus Stop):
1. The student must have a note signed
from their parent turned into the office
upon arrival in the morning.
2. The bus pass will be issued from the
office.
Students are required to give the pass to
the bus driver when boarding the bus in the
afternoon.
No student will be allowed to board the
bus without the pass.
Our goal is to keep the students safe.
Building offices should keep the notes for
reference if needed.
BICYCLES
Students may ride bicycles to school at
their own risk. Bicycles are to be parked in
designated areas and left there during
school hours. The school assumes no
responsibility for damage or theft of
bicycles. Bicycle locks are recommended
as a precaution against theft.
CHANGES IN ATHLETIC
SCHEDULES
Athletic times and schedules may
change for various reasons. All changes
will be announced on the website
www.conewago.k12.pa.us/athletics.html
and via Twitter @CVSDAthletics. If there are to be made on local radio and TV stations
any questions please contact the Athletic
Department in the High School office at
624-2157, ext. 2016, or ext. 2022. To view
current athletic schedules go to:
www.conewago.k12.pa.us
www.arbiterlive.com/Teams?entityId=15857
HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY
SCHEDULE
Mon. - Fri. 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Days before vacations 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
PARENT NOTIFICATION
SYSTEM
Conewago Valley School District is using
the Skylert parent notification system. The
system is a computer-based program that
is able to deliver an automated message or
email to every family and staff person in the
District within a matter of minutes.
The primary use of the system is to make
announcements regarding:
• weather delays, closings, and early
dismissals
• a child’s absence
• any emergency situations that may
occur at one of our schools and/or
• important events scheduled for our
schools
• important information relative to our
schools
The system is only as good as the
information in our student information
system. It is very important that you
update your child’s contact information
with current phone numbers and email
address. This can be easily accomplished
via Skyward Family Access or by contacting
the school office when a change occurs.
The system is programmed to call up to
three numbers. That means if you have
three numbers on file, you will receive
three calls, one on each phone. However,
if you do not want to have more than one
number listed, or if you do not wish to be
included in the system at all, please
contact your child’s school office. Skylert
also has the capability to send email
messages with attachments to the
District’s staff and families.
Emergency announcements will continue
and on the District website.
SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS
Because of the importance of the safety
of children within our area, crossing
guards are provided at several places
along the route that children take to walk
to and from school. The following
intersections have been designated
as locations for crossing guards:
New Oxford Elem/Middle School/High
School/Conewago Valley Intermediate:
• Intersection of Lincoln Way East and
N. Peter St. - 7:00 to 8:45 am and
2:30 to 3:45 pm
• Intersection of Hanover St. and the
New Oxford square - 7:00 to 8:45 am
and 2:30 to 3:50 pm
• Intersection of Berlin Rd. and
N. Berlin Ave. - 7:00 to 8:45 am and
2:30 to 3:40 pm
Conewago Township Elem.:
• W. Elm Ave. and N. Oxford Ave. at
the signal light - 8:30 to 9:15 am and
2:55 to 3:40 pm
• Linden Ave. and W. Elm Ave. -
8:30 to 9:15am and 2:55 to 3:40pm
SMOKING
Students are prohibited from smoking or
possessing tobacco, in any form, including
e-cigarettes and vapes, on school property
including sidewalks and parking areas. The
possession and use of snuff and "look-alike
snuff" is also prohibited on school property.
ADULT SMOKING POLICY
Tobacco use, including e-cigarettes and
vapes, is prohibited in school buildings, on
school buses, vans, and other vehicles
owned by, leased by, or under the control
of the Conewago Valley School District;
and on property owned by, leased by, or
under the control of the Conewago Valley
School District. Persons violating this
policy will subject themselves to possible
penalty as prescribed by appropriate law
and school code. (Board Policy No. 711- in
compliance with the Pennsylvania Statute
35 PS, 1223.5)