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RADNOR HIGH SCHOOL
Radnor, Pennsylvania 19087
Student Handbook
2021-2022
Principal
Mrs. Panayota “P.T.” Kevgas
Assistant Principal – Academic Affairs
Mr. Ryan Buterbaugh
Assistant Principal – Grades 9 and 11
Assistant Principal – Grades 10 and 12
Dr. Joseph MacNamara
Mrs. Lauren Raines
Athletic Director
Mr. Mike Friel
Policy on Nondiscrimination
It is the policy of the Radnor Township School District not to discriminate on the basis of actual or
perceived race, color, age, creed, religion, gender, gender identify, gender expression, sexual
orientation, ancestry, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, marital status, or handicap/disability in
its educational and vocational programs or employment as required by Title IX, Section 504, and
Title VI. Assurance is given that service, activities, and facilities are accessible to and usable by
handicapped persons, and that the District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other
designated youth groups. For information regarding civil rights and grievance procedure, contact the
Radnor Township School District at 135 South Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087, (610) 688-8100.
HIGH SCHOOL MAIN OFFICE: 610-293-0855
MAIN OFFICE FAX NUMBER: 610-989-9146
GUIDANCE OFFICE FAX NUMBER: 610-386-3307
EMERGENCY CLOSING NUMBER: #457
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Radnor High School Administration ................................................................................... 1
Policy on Nondiscrimination ............................................................................................... 1
Radnor High School Phone, Fax, and Emergency Closing Numbers ................................. 1
Addendum ............................................................................................................................ 4
Radnor Township School District Board Policies ............................................................... 7
Section I – Philosophy, Staff, and Bell Schedules ........................................................... 8
Philosophy/Mission/Vision/Core Values ........................................................................ 8
Staff ................................................................................................................................. 9
Daily Bell Schedules ..................................................................................................... 13
Delayed Opening Schedules ......................................................................................... 14
RHS Calendar ............................................................................................................... 16
Section II – Academics .................................................................................................... 19
Marking Period Calendar .............................................................................................. 19
Graduation Requirements ............................................................................................. 19
Keystone Information and Pathways ............................................................................ 19
Participation in Graduation ........................................................................................... 22
Early Graduation ........................................................................................................... 22
Granting Credit ............................................................................................................. 22
Partial Credits ............................................................................................................... 22
Promotion Requirements and Homerooms ................................................................... 22
Grading and Grade Point Average (GPA) .................................................................... 23
Incomplete Grades ........................................................................................................ 24
Pass/Fail- Grades .......................................................................................................... 24
Medical Grades ............................................................................................................. 24
Audits ............................................................................................................................ 26
Grades (Correcting Mechanical Errors) ........................................................................ 26
Report Cards ................................................................................................................. 26
Updating of Grades ....................................................................................................... 26
Semester Averages and Year Averages ........................................................................ 27
Honor Roll (Academic Recognition) ............................................................................ 27
Midyear and Final Exams ............................................................................................. 27
Test Taking Guidelines ................................................................................................. 27
Student Responsibility for Make-up Work ................................................................... 28
Student Records ............................................................................................................ 28
Notice Regarding Education for Homeless Youth ....................................................... 30
Gifted Services .............................................................................................................. 31
Homebound Instruction ................................................................................................ 31
Overrides ....................................................................................................................... 31
Schedule Changes ......................................................................................................... 31
Independent Study ........................................................................................................ 32
Advanced Placement (AP) Test Policy ......................................................................... 32
Course Selection Override Form .................................................................................. 35
Withdraw Request Form ............................................................................................... 36
Independent Study Form ............................................................................................... 37
Section III – Extra-Curricular Activities, Clubs and Athletics ................................... 38
Eligibility for Activities and Athletics .......................................................................... 38
Behavior at School Sponsored Activities ..................................................................... 39
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Guidelines for Spectators .............................................................................................. 39
Transfer of Status from Club Sport to Varsity Sport .................................................... 40
Radnor High School Dance Policy ............................................................................... 41
Dance Contract ............................................................................................................. 43
High School Sports ....................................................................................................... 44
Clubs and Activities ...................................................................................................... 45
Parent-Teacher-Student Association ............................................................................ 47
Radnor High School Student Affairs ............................................................................ 48
Section IV – Attendance .................................................................................................. 49
Attendance .................................................................................................................... 49
Statement of Purpose .................................................................................................... 49
Make-Up Work ............................................................................................................. 51
Late Arrival ................................................................................................................... 51
Early Dismissal ............................................................................................................. 52
Class Attendance .......................................................................................................... 53
Section V – Student Discipline ........................................................................................ 53
Code of Conduct ........................................................................................................... 53
Description of Behaviors and Procedures for Response ............................................... 53
Level I Violations ......................................................................................................... 53
Personal Electronic Equipment ..................................................................................... 54
Level II Violations ........................................................................................................ 55
Level III Violations ....................................................................................................... 58
Level IV Violations ...................................................................................................... 59
Drug Detection Dogs .................................................................................................... 60
Lunch Detentions .......................................................................................................... 60
After School Detentions ............................................................................................... 60
Out of School Suspensions ........................................................................................... 61
Expulsions ..................................................................................................................... 61
School Counseling Services ......................................................................................... 61
Process for Addressing Concerns About Person or Procedure ..................................... 62
Child Abuse .................................................................................................................. 62
Open Campus Program ................................................................................................. 62
Grade Level Privileges ................................................................................................. 63
Section VI – General Information .................................................................................. 64
Parking .......................................................................................................................... 64
Student Assistance Program (HS Hope) ....................................................................... 65
Elevator Keys ................................................................................................................ 65
School Store .................................................................................................................. 65
Hall Lockers .................................................................................................................. 65
Physical Education Uniform Policy .............................................................................. 65
Lost and Found ............................................................................................................. 66
Medication .................................................................................................................... 66
Withdrawals .................................................................................................................. 66
Visitor Policy ................................................................................................................ 66
Inclement Weather & School Closing .......................................................................... 67
Student Financial Obligations ....................................................................................... 68
Food, Beverage and Cafeteria ....................................................................................... 68
Student Meal Charging Policy ...................................................................................... 68
Fire Drill ....................................................................................................................... 68
Dress Regulations ......................................................................................................... 69
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Honor Code ................................................................................................................... 69
Library .......................................................................................................................... 69
Annual Notice of Special Education Services ............................................................... 70
RTSD Verification of Residency ................................................................................... 71
Mandated Vaccination Requirements ............................................................................ 72
Student Wellness ........................................................................................................... 73
Anti-Hazing ................................................................................................................... 73
Harassment .................................................................................................................... 73
Bully .............................................................................................................................. 73
Acceptable Use of Technology ...................................................................................... 73
Social Media .................................................................................................................. 74
Personal Electronic Devices .......................................................................................... 74
Use of Video Cameras on Buses ................................................................................... 75
Map of Radnor High School .......................................................................................... 76
ADDENDUM
COVID 19- Statement
Dear Radnor High School Parents and Guardians:
Due to the continuously evolving and changing circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic,
policies and procedures outlined in this Student Handbook are subject to change based on the
provisions of the RTSD Health and Safety Plan. Any individual questions specific to the building
should be directed to your child's building administration. A link to RTSD Health and Safety Plan
may be found here: Health and Safety Plan / Health & Safety Plan (rtsd.org)
Privacy Notice
The Radnor Township School District is committed to, and believes, that in-person learning is the
best form of learning for our students. However, due to COVID-19 and other life events, we
recognize that some of our students may require flexibility in their educational program. For the
2021-2022 school year, parents/guardians are notified that classes may be live streamed and recorded.
As such, families should not expect privacy in the area where virtual instruction is taking place.
Should classes be live streamed or recorded, only students in a particular class will have access to the
live streaming or recorded sessions.
Expectations for Virtual Learning
Should virtual learning take place at any time during the 2021-2022 school year the following
guidelines will be in place for students during virtual learning sessions:
• District settings and teacher practice:
o Participants are not able to join a meeting prior to the teacher so that all meetings are
supervised.
o A waiting room will be enabled for all meetings.
o Screen sharing will be disabled as a preset.
o Teachers will remove disruptive students from a meeting at any time.
o End the meeting for all participants once a session is finished.
• Students must:
o Be in attendance for homeroom and all classes.
o Have your camera on and participate in live sessions:
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§ Engaging and contributing to class discussions are critical to the learning
process.
§ Students must stay logged in for the duration of their class period unless
otherwise directed by their teacher.
o Mute the microphone when you are not speaking.
o Have your full first and last name set as your screen name prior to joining a Zoom.
o Ensure that all communication, written or spoken, complies with Board policies and
the expectations set forth in the Student Handbook; inappropriate, offensive or
threating comments, misrepresentation of identity, and/or disruptive behavior will not
be tolerated.
§ In short, be polite and respectful at all times.
o Wear appropriate attire as if you were in school.
o Leave the Zoom meeting after class is concluded.
o Turn off your television, and put your phones and other electronic devices away
during instruction.
• Assessments:
o All cell phones and Smart devices should be put away during assessments.
o If you are caught using your phone or another device during an assessment, you will
automatically receive a zero.
o Follow the RHS honor code.
o Do not plagiarize the work of others and claim it as your own. If you are caught
cheating on an assessment, you will receive an automatic zero.
• Schoology:
o Review the material each teacher has posted on their Schoology, specifically how
materials are organized and how information is shared.
o Be clear on your teacher’s expectations.
o If for some reason Schoology is not working, it is the expectation that you will email
any assignments to your teacher.
• Parents/guardians and students are prohibited from:
o Recording classes
o Sharing or posting pictures or videos from class via any electronic means including
social media platforms.
o Sharing Zoom links, log-in information, and/or passwords in any forum, public or
private.
o Entering Zoom sessions for classes that you are not enrolled in.
o Interrupting a teacher and disrupting class if there are concerns with the class
§ Any parent concerns should be addressed to the teacher via email after class
has concluded; it is critical to allow the teacher to focus on instruction during
class time.
• Students and parents/guardians are encouraged to:
o Identify a comfortable, quiet space so you can work effectively and successfully.
o Notify members of your household prior to joining a Zoom session.
o Use headphones with a microphone to eliminate background noises.
o Set up your workspace so that the student is situated in front of a blank wall.
o Enable an appropriate Zoom background image to be visible in place of the student’s
actual background.
o Maintain the confidentiality of other students.
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Protocol for Resolving Technical Issues
Please try all of these things before submitting a help ticket:
• First, make sure it is not a browser issue (e.g., Google Chrome), and try a different browser to
see if this solves the problem. If so, then you need either to update your regular browser or
clear its history, cookies, and cache.
• If after updating your browser or other browsers do not work, make sure it is not your
computer. Restart your computer. If the error persists, try logging in from a different
computer to see if you receive the same error message.
• Take a screenshot of any error messages, if possible, to illustrate the exact problem.
• Last, after someone (or you) fixes the problem, make sure you refresh/reload the Web page, as
the system will remember and display the exact same page (with errors) you were looking at
the last time you logged in.
Technical Assistance
RTSD provides technical support to students and parents/guardians who need assistance with
Schoology, or their school issued device. Assistance can be found here.
Families Experiencing Financial Hardship
RTSD empathizes with families who are experiencing financial hardship. There are programs
available to support your children that include:
• Reduced cost internet
• Access to meals
• Clothing and school supplies
• One-time assistance with utilities
Any family who needs support due to significant financial distress should reach out to the RTSD
social workers:
• Grades K-8: Ceire Evans ([email protected])
• Grades 9-12: Christine Kulp ([email protected])
Netiquette
• Remember that behind every name there is a person.
• Respect the privacy of your classmates and what they share in class
• Avoid sweeping generalizations when commenting
• Understand that we may disagree
• Ask classmates for clarification if you find a posting offensive or difficult to understand
• Be respectful to each other
• ALL CAPITAL LETTERS indicates SHOUTING
• Respect the opinion of your classmates
• Be careful with humor and sarcasm. Both can easily be misunderstood.
• Don’t overuse acronyms and emojis. 😊
• Keep in mind that everything you write, indeed every click of your mouse, is recorded on
the RTSD network server
• On the internet there are no take backs!
• If you refer to something your classmate said earlier in a discussion, quote just a few key lines
from their so that others won’t have to go back and figure out which post you’re referring to.
• Maintain boundaries with what you share
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• Do not work in your bedroom, work in a space where you can concentrate away from
distractions.
• Be on time for class.
• Don’t walk around with your device.
• The same rules that apply in school apply online
• Consider how you dress, and dress as if you were in school
• NO RECORDING
• NO BULLYING
• Keep muted until you speak
Study Halls
Parents and students should note that if virtual learning takes place at any time during the 2021-2022
school year, study halls at Radnor High School will not be conducted in a virtual environment.
RADNOR TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD POLICIES
The Radnor Township School District Board Policies and Administrative Regulations are located on-
line under BoardDocs. Students are required to adhere to all Board Policies and Administrative
Regulations applicable to students. Some of the most commonly referred to Board Policies and
Administrative Regulations applicable to students are listed below.
106 - Academic Honor Code
226 - Searches
204 - Attendance
227 - Controlled Substances/Paraphernalia
208 - Withdraw From School
233 - Suspension and Expulsion
210 – Use of Medications
235 – Student Rights/Surveys
216 – Student Records
247 – Anti-Hazing
217 - Graduation Requirements
248 - Harassment
218 - Student Discipline
249 - Bullying
218.1 - Weapons
272 – Student Wellness
218.2 - Terroristic Threats/Acts
806 – Reporting Child Abuse
218.3 - Code of Student Conduct
808 – Food Services (Meal Charge Policy)
220 - Student Expression/Distribution and Posting of Materials
815 - Acceptable Use of Technology
221 - Dress and Grooming
815.1 – Social Media – Employee and Student Use
222 - Use of Tobacco and Electronic Smoking Products
829 – Personal Electronic Communication Devices
223 - Use of Bicycles and Motor Vehicles
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SECTION I – PHILOSOPHY
STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
The years spent at Radnor High School prepare students for the future and create an important part of their
present. Education provides many opportunities for young adults as they begin to take their places in
society. During the high school years, it is important for students to strike a balance while striving for
academic excellence while living in a stimulating school society and participating in a wide variety of
activities.
With its diverse talents and personalities, the staff of the high school contributes to the growth of students
as individuals and as members of the school community. As role models of life-long learning, the staff
members continue to grow as they study their chosen fields and associate with students and colleagues.
The school society provides challenges and opportunities for success for all its members, students and staff.
It is our goal that each student receives an education at a level appropriate to his or her ability and has an
equal opportunity to participate in the educational program.
Radnor High School staff and students expect and create an atmosphere of respect for all, regardless of
ethnic background, religion or lifestyle. An appreciation of the diversity of life in its many forms provides
an avenue for enriching dialogue and in-depth learning.
A Radnor education frequently inspires students to not only see immediate concerns but also to look
beyond them. The experiences at Radnor High School help each student realize their potential for personal
satisfaction and to make a positive contribution to society.
RADNOR TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Radnor Township School District is to inspire in all students the love of learning and
creating, and to empower them to discover and pursue their individual passions with knowledge,
confidence, and caring to shape the future.
RADNOR TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT VISION
* Each student will demonstrate caring by enhancing community through ongoing choice and action.
* Each student will consistently demonstrate excitement and persistence by constructing knowledge and
developing novel solutions.
* All students will demonstrate dedication to the pursuit of their passions.
RADNOR TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT CORE VALUES
* Respecting and valuing diversity is essential for communities to thrive.
* Lifelong learning is essential to creating a better life and world.
* Nurturing is critical for individual and community growth.
* Faith in one’s potential fosters confidence which motivates effort and ultimately leads to
accomplishment.
* All people have worth and the capacity to grow and learn.
* The most powerful learning results from meaningful active engagement.
* There is a direct connection between the pursuit of one’s passion and the joy of learning.
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RHS 2021-2022 STAFF DIRECTORY
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
Email
Office #
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DEPARTMENT
Alfonso
Alicia
Alicia.Alfo[email protected]
3660
3701
World Language. Chair
Anderson
Elizabeth
Elizabeth.Anderson@rtsd.org
3680
Paraprofessional
Andrewlevich
Amber
Amber.Andrewlev[email protected]
3246
3780
Science
ART OFFICE
3508
ATHLETIC OFFICE
3550
ATHLETIC TRAINER
3165
Barrett
Erik
Erik.Barrett@rtsd.org
3508
3702
Art
Benedict
Erica
Erica.Benedict@rtsd.org
3640
3705
Mathematics
Boris
Nichole
Nichole.Bori[email protected]
3522
3522
School Counseling
Secretary
Bruan
Nicole
Nicole.Bruan@rtsd.org
3660
World Language
Burns
Steve
3005
3709
Technology Education
Busza
Michael
Michael.Busza@rtsd.org
3180
3710
Physical Education
Butakis
Loretta
Loretta.Butakis@rtsd.org
3680
Paraprofessional
Buterbaugh
Ryan
Ryan.Buterbaugh@rtsd.org
3510
3510
Assistant Principal
CAFETERIA
3141
Calaman
Sierra
3526
3526
School Counseling
Capone
Joseph
3600
3711
Social Studies
Caruolo
Joseph
3620
3713
English
Cipollone
Arsha
Arsha.Cipoll[email protected]
3640
3714
Mathematics
Civitella
Melisa
Melisa.Civitella@rtsd.org
3600
3715
Social Studies
Clark
Jenny
3680
3831
Special Education, Chair
Console
Larissa
Larissa.Console@rtsd.org
3680
3765
Special Education
Daley
Tara
3640
3109
Mathematics
Daryoush
Golaleh
Golaleh.Dary[email protected]g
3660
3720
World Language
Dean
Tracey
3508
3813
Art
Delaney
J. Ken
3640
3721
Mathematics
Deratzou
Susan
Susan.Deratzou.rtsd@org
3246
3722
Science
Devlin
Lauren
Lauren.Devlin@rtsd.org
3552
3552
Athletics
Dietzler
Brian
Brian.Dietzl[email protected]
3773
3773
Theatre/Gifted
DiGregorio
Samuel
3640
3724
Mathematics
Dilkes
Russell
Russell.Dilke[email protected]
3141
3141
Cafeteria
DiRocco
Angelique
Angelique.Di[email protected]
3180
3725
Physical Education
DiSipio
Larry
Larry.Disipio@rtsd.org
3180
3741
Physical Education
Drew
Daniel
Daniel.Drew@rtsd.org
3543
3726
Practical Arts, Chair
Drew
Maria
Maria.Dr[email protected]rg
3543
3727
Paraprofessional
Dunbar
Richard
Richard.Dunbar@rtsd.org
3600
3728
Social Studies
Ertle
Maureen
Maureen.Ertle@rtsd.org
3706
Special Education
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
3620
Farnon
Kate
Kathryn.Farn[email protected]
3680
3731
Special Education
Fink
Jordan
3240
Science
FAX - GUIDANCE
610-386-3307
FAX - LIBRARY
610-964-1467
FAX - MAIN OFFICE
610-989-9146
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Friel
Michael
Michael.Friel@rtsd.org
3550
3550
Athletic Director
Frost
Ryan
Ryan.Frost@rtsd.org
3680
3734
Special Education
Fuhr
Molly
Molly.Fuhr@rtsd.org
3620
3704
English
Funk
Joseph
3232
Science
Gaiser
Chad
Chad.Gaiser@rtsd.org
3240
3735
Science
Gelpi-Perez
Leonor
Leonor.Gelpi-[email protected]g
3529
3529
School Counseling
Secretary
Glenny
Bruce
Bruce.Glenny@rtsd.org
3152
3739
Music
Grabuski
Stephanie
3558
3558
School Nurse
Green
Evon
3742
Custodial Supervisor
Greenawalt
Wendy
Wendy.Greenwalt@rtsd.org
3234
3743
Science
Greisler
Carol
Greisler, Carol
3680
Paraprofessional
Hoffman
Stacy
3680
3744
Special Education
Horner
Charles
Charles.Horner@rtsd.org
3180
3737
Health & PE
Hostetler
Robert
Robert.Hostetl[email protected]
3620
3747
English, Chair
Howie
Jennifer
3147
3834
Gifted Education
Hunsberger
Jeffrey
3640
3756
Mathematics
Hurt
Foley
3126
3126
Technology
Iaramboykov
Rosie
Rosie.Iaramboyko[email protected]
3680
Paraprofessional
Isard
Adam
Adam.Isard@rtsd.org
3620
3748
English
Jaskelewicz
Glen
Glen.Jaskel[email protected]g
3600
3749
Social Studies
Katz
Lexie
Alexandra.Kat[email protected]
3600
3824
Social Studies
Kevgas
Panayota (PT)
3500
3500
Principal
Kim
Aaron
Aaron.Kim@rtsd.org
3620
3797
English
King
Robert
Robert.King@rtsd.org
3600
3753
Social Studies
Kleiman
Richa
Richa.Kleiman@rtsd.org
6122
3408
School Psychologist
Krohn
Nikki
Nikki.Krohn@rtsd.org
3754
3754
TV Studio
Krupp
Drew
Drew.Krupp@rtsd.org
3005
3730
Tech. Education
Kulp
Christine
Christine.Kul[email protected]
3823
3823
Social Worker
Lahey
Teri
3583
Asst. Principal Secretary
LaMon
Kasey
Kasey.LaMon@rtsd.org
3246
3718
Science
Leister
Craig
Craig.Leister@rtsd.org
3005
3751
Tech. Education
Lemon
JJ
3524
3524
School Counseling, Chair
LIBRARY
3401
3401
Loveneck
Steve
3757
Custodian
MacNamara
Joseph
3506
3506
Assistant Principal
Maguire
Katelyn
Katelyn.Magui[email protected]
3680
Paraprofessional
Mahoney
Jean
Mahoney, Jean
3680
Paraprofessional
Mastro
Charlene
Charlene.Mastr[email protected]
3661
3760
World Language
MATH CENTER
3202
MATH DEPARTMENT
3640
McBride
Michael
Michael.McBride@rtsd.org
3640
3762
Mathematics, Chair
McDevitt
Nadine
Nadine.McDevit[email protected]
3502
3502
Asst. Principal Secretary
McGay
Donal
Donal.McGay@rtsd.org
3660
3764
World Language
McGrath
Natalina
McGrath, Natalina
3680
Paraprofessional
McLaughlin
Elizabeth
Elizabeth.McLaughli[email protected]
3680
3766
Special Education
McNamara
Sharon
3401
3402
Library Paraprofessional
Metz
Cathy
Catherine.Metz@rtsd.org
3549
3549
Pool/Paraprofessional
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Mezger
Alan
Alan.Mezger@rtsd.org
3600
3769
Social Studies
Mihaly
Kristin
Kristin.Mih[email protected]
3660
3770
World Language
Miller
Elizabeth
Elizabeth.Mille[email protected]
3136
FACS
Miller
Todd
Todd.Miller@rtsd.org
3600
3771
Social Studies, Chair
Misener
Frances
3620
3799
Literacy Coach
Monahan
Chris
Chris.Monahan@rtsd.org
3018
3772
Business Education
Mullmann
Theodore
Theodore.Mullmann@rtsd.org
3237
3774
Science, Chair
Myers
Colleen
Colleen.Myers@rtsd.org
3600
3775
Social Studies
Neary
Thomas
3620
3776
English
Nield
Kristen
Kristen.Nie[email protected]
3620
3742
English
Noone
Carolyn
Carolyn.Noone@rtsd.org
3680
Paraprofessional
NURSE - MED RM
3560
NURSE - TREATMENT RM
3559
NURSE'S OFFICE
3558
O'Donnell
Heather
Heather.ODonne[email protected]
3640
Mathematics
Oksyuk
Tatyana
Tatyana.Oksyuk@rtsd.org
3543
3736
Music
O'Rourke
Jennifer
Jennifer.O'[email protected]
3229
3779
Science
Pace
Sarah
3523
3523
School Counseling
Payne
Trevor
3620
3782
English
Pearsall
Kathleen
Kathy.Pearsa[email protected]
3620
3783
English
Pereira
Melanie
Melanie.Pereira@rtsd.org
3136
3784
FACS
Perez
Aracelis
Aracelis.Pe[email protected]
3660
3812
World Language
Peterson
Janee`
3620
3785
English
Petrondi
Thomas
Thomas.Petrondi@rtsd.org
3786
Maintenance
PHYS. ED. DEPT.
3180
Picciotti
Lisa
Lisa.Picciott[email protected]
3501
3501
Principal Secretary
POOL
3549
Preziuso
Jonathan
3640
3787
Mathematics
Querze
Stephanie
3536
3740
Attendance Secretary
Raines
Lauren
Lauren.Raines@rtsd.org
3504
3504
Assistant Principal
Reardon
Sharon
3600
3790
Social Studies
Recacho
Alison
Alison.Recac[email protected]
3680
3719
Special Education
Resnick
Patricia
3558
3558
Staff Nurse
Rhodes
Joanna
3640
3705
Mathematics
Richter
Jessica
3409
3409
Library Clerk
Ridley
Vincent
Vincent.Ridl[email protected]
3240
3791
Science
Rogers
Thomas
3640
3723
Mathematics
Roseland
Amy
Amy.Roseland@rtsd.org
3180
3792
Physical Education, Chair
Rosin
Carl
Carl.Rosin@rtsd.org
3620
3793
English
Ruby
Ed
3600
3708
Social Studies
Ryan
Tom
3180
3794
Physical Education
SAFE ARRIVAL
610-293-0855 #3
Samblas
Lucia
Lucia.Samblas@rtsd.org
3661
3795
World Language
Schellenger
Justin
3680
Paraprofessional
Schleyer
Jennifer
3640
3777
Mathematics
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
3234
3234
SECURITY
3525
3525
12
Segal
Corinna
Corinna.Segal@rtsd.org
3660
3796
World Language
Semar
Jeannie
3527
3527
School Counseling
Shih
Yen-Whei
Yen-Whei.Shih@rtsd.org
3661
3738
World Language
Shilcock-Elliott
Kyle
Jay.Shilcock-[email protected]
3640
3798
Mathematics
Silverman
Claudia
Claudia.silve[email protected]
3660
3836
World Language
Simon
Edna
3128
5279
Technology
Smith
Duncan
Duncan.Smith@rtsd.org
3023
3023
Custodial Supervisor
SOCIAL STUDIES
DEPARTMENT
3600
Southard
Jermaine
3818
Maintenance
Spear
Robert
Robert.Spear@rtsd.org
3620
3819
English
Stachowski
Peg
Margaret.Stachowski@rtsd.org
3680
3820
Paraprofessional
Staiber
Danielle
Danielle.St[email protected]rg
3640
3804
Mathematics
Steiger
Bill
Bill.Steiger@rtsd.org
3525
3525
Security
Stouch
Don
Don.Stouch@rtsd.org
3240
3805
Science
Swinehart
Alexis
Alexis.Swine[email protected]g
3620
3806
English
TECHNOLOGY OFFICE
3005
Thomas
Jeffrey
3240
3808
Science
Thomas
Ryan
3680
Special Education
TRAINER'S OFFICE
3165
Troland
Kelly
Kelly.Trola[email protected]
3640
3810
Mathematics
Trozzo
Karen
Karen.Trozzo@rtsd.org
3234
3732
Science
Tsang
Cheong
Tsang, Cheong
3518
Network Technician
TV STUDIO
3743
3754
Tyson
Meridyth
Meridyth.Tyson@rtsd.org
3640
3733
Mathematics
Verguldi-Scott
Jessica
Jessica.Verguldi-[email protected]
3620
3811
English
Warner
Nancy
Nancy.Warner@rtsd.org
3680
Paraprofessional
Wess
Amy
3537
3537
School Counseling
Wetzel
Michelle
Michelle.Wetzel@rtsd.org
3406
3406
Librarian
Wildey
Amy
Amy.Wildey@rtsd.org
3309
3309
School Psychologist
Wolbach
Kimberly
Kimberly.Wolba[email protected]
3680
Paraprofessional
Wood
David
David.Wood@rtsd.org
3600
3814
Social Studies
WORLD LANGUAGE
DEPARTMENT
Wright
Paul
3600
3815
Social Studies
WRITING CENTER
3403
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RADNOR HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE
2021-2022
8 Period Days (Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays)
Begin
End
Homeroom
8:30 AM
8:36 AM
Period 1
8:40 AM
9:21 AM
Period 2
9:25 AM
10:06 AM
Period 3
10:10 AM
10:51 AM
Period 4
10:55 AM
11:36 AM
A Lunch
11:40 AM
12:10 PM
Period 5
12:14 PM
12:21 PM
B Lunch
12:25 PM
12:55 PM
Period 6
12:59 PM
1:06 PM
C Lunch
1:10 PM
1:40 PM
Period 7
1:44 PM
2:25 PM
Period 8
2:29 PM
3:10 PM
4 Block Days (Wednesdays, Thursdays)
Begin
End
Homeroom
8:30 AM
8:36 AM
Block 1 or 2
8:40 AM
10:00 AM
Community Period
10:02 AM
10:27 AM
Block 3 or 4
10:29 AM
11:49 AM
Lunch 1
11:52 AM
12:22 PM
Block 5 or 6
12:25 PM
12:29 PM
Lunch 2
12:33 PM
1:03 PM
Block 5 or 6
1:06 PM
1:13 PM
Lunch 3
1:16 PM
1:46 PM
Block 7 or 8
1:50 PM
3:10 PM
Period A5
A Lunch
Period 5B
Period 6C
B Lunch
Period 6C
Period A5
Period B6
C Lunch
On block days, students are assigned to
First Lunch, Second Lunch or Third Lunch
depending on their subject area.
Lunch 1: Science, Art Tech Ed, Theatre,
Art, Business, Health and PE, FACS, Math
Lunch 2: Skills and Support classes, EL,
Study Halls
Lunch 3: English, Social Studies,
Integrated, World Language
*Band is assigned to Lunch 1 on Thursdays
**If your class is assigned to Lunch 2 and
you are testing, please contact Ryan
Buterbaugh to make arrangements for a
different lunch.
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RADNOR HIGH SCHOOL DELAYED OPENING BELL SCHEDULE
8 Period Days (Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays) 1 HOUR DELAY
Begin
End
Homeroom
9:30 AM
9:36 AM
Period 1
9:40 AM
10:14 AM
Period 2
10:18 AM
10:52 AM
Period 3
10:56 AM
11:30 AM
Period 4
11:34 AM
12:08 PM
A Lunch
12:12 PM
12:42 PM
Period 5
12:44 PM
12:45 PM
B Lunch
12:48 PM
1:18 PM
Period 6
1:20 PM
1:22 PM
C Lunch
1:24 PM
1:54 PM
Period 7
1:58 PM
2:32 PM
Period 8
2:36 PM
3:10 PM
4 Block Days (Wednesdays, Thursdays) 1 HOUR DELAY
Begin
End
Homeroom
9:30 AM
9:36 AM
Period 1 or 2
9:40 AM
10:44 AM
Community Period
10:48 AM
11:08 AM
Period 3 or 4
11:12 AM
12:16 PM
Lunch 1
12:20 PM
12:50 PM
Block 5 or 6
12:52 PM
12:54 PM
Lunch 2
12:56 PM
1:26 PM
Period 5 or 6
1:28 PM
1:30 PM
Lunch 3
1:32 PM
2:02 PM
Period 7 or 8
2:06 PM
3:10 PM
Period A5
A Lunch
Period 5B
Period 6C
B Lunch
Period 6C
Period A5
Period B6
C Lunch
On block days, students are assigned to
First Lunch, Second Lunch or Third Lunch
depending on their subject area.
Lunch 1: Science, Art Tech Ed, Theatre,
Art, Business, Health and PE, FACS, Math
Lunch 2: Skills and Support classes, EL,
Study Halls
Lunch 3: English, Social Studies,
Integrated, World Language
*Band is assigned to Lunch 1 on Thursdays
**If your class is assigned to Lunch 2 and
you are testing, please contact Ryan
Buterbaugh to make arrangements for a
different lunch.
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RADNOR HIGH SCHOOL DELAY BELL SCHEDULE
8 Period Days (Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays) 2 HOUR DELAY
Begin
End
Homeroom
10:30 AM
10:35 AM
Period 1
10:38 AM
11:04 AM
Period 2
11:07 AM
11:33 AM
Period 3
11:36 AM
12:02 PM
Period 4
12:05 PM
12:31 PM
A Lunch
12:34 PM
1:04 PM
Period 5
1:05 PM
1:08 PM
B Lunch
1:09 PM
1:39 PM
Period 6
1:40 PM
1:41 PM
C Lunch
1:42 PM
2:12 PM
Period 7
2:15 PM
2:41 PM
Period 8
2:44 PM
3:10 PM
4 Block Days (Wednesdays, Thursdays) 2 HOUR DELAY
No Community Period
Begin
End
Homeroom
10:30 AM
10:36 AM
Block 1 or 2
10:37 AM
11:33 AM
Block 3 or 4
11:36 AM
12:32 PM
Lunch 1
12:35 PM
1:05 PM
Block 5 or 6
1:06 PM
1:07 PM
Lunch 2
1:08 PM
1:38 PM
Block 5 or 6
1:39 PM
1:40 PM
Lunch 3
1:41 PM
2:11 PM
Block 7 or 8
2:14 PM
3:10 PM
Period A5
A Lunch
Period 5B
Period 6C
B Lunch
Period 6C
Period A5
Period B6
C Lunch
On block days, students are assigned to
First Lunch, Second Lunch or Third Lunch
depending on their subject area.
Lunch 1: Science, Art Tech Ed, Theatre,
Art, Business, Health and PE, FACS, Math
Lunch 2: Skills and Support classes, EL,
Study Halls
Lunch 3: English, Social Studies,
Integrated, World Language
*Band is assigned to Lunch 1 on Thursdays
**If your class is assigned to Lunch 2 and
you are testing, please contact Ryan
Buterbaugh to make arrangements for a
different lunch.
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RHS 2021-2022 SCHOOL EVENTS CALENDAR
DATES
START TIME
END TIME
EVENT TITLE
LOCATION
8/11/21
8:30 AM
12:45 PM
Freshman FUNdamentals: 9th Grade Orientation
Radnor High School Auditorium
8/16/21
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Fall Sports Begin
----------------
9/6/21
----------------
----------------
Holiday - Labor Day - District Closed
----------------
9/7/21
----------------
----------------
Offices Open/No School
----------------
9/8/21
8:30 AM
3:10 PM
First Student Day
----------------
9/8/21
8:30 AM
3:10 PM
Picture Day and Health Screenings for students in grades 9, 10,
and 12
Radnor High School Library
9/8/21
6:30 PM
8:00 PM
RHS Senior College Planning Night
Radnor High School Auditorium
9/9/21
8:30 AM
3:10 PM
Health Screenings for students in grade 11
Radnor High School Library
9/9/21
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
RHS 9th-Grade Parent Orientation Night
Radnor High School Auditorium
9/9/21
7:00 PM
9:00 PM
RHS "Back to School Night" Open House
Radnor High School
9/16/21
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----------------
Offices Open/No School
----------------
9/17/21
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
PTO Kickoff and Welcome Coffee
Radnor High School Black Box
9/23/21
10:04 AM
10:24 AM
RHS Activities Fair
Radnor High School Cafeteria
10/2/21
6:30 AM
3:30 PM
SATs at RHS
Radnor High School
10/13/21
7:00 AM
3:00 PM
PSATs at RHS
Radnor High School
10/14/21
7:00 PM
9:00 PM
RHS PTO New Parent Social
TBD
10/15/21
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
RHS Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK) Meeting
Radnor High School Black Box
10/15/21
11:00 AM
4:00 PM
Flu Clinic
Radnor High School Black Box
10/18/21
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
RHS ID Picture Retake Day and Senior Class Photo
Radnor High School Black Box
10/18/21
5:00 PM
7:30 PM
RHS Evening FAFSA Completion
Radnor High School Library
10/25/21
7:00 PM
9:00 PM
RHS National Honor Society Induction
Radnor High School Auditorium
10/29/21
8:30 AM
RHS Senior Dress Up Day
Radnor High School Gymnasium
11/1 - 11/5/21
----------------
----------------
RHS LM Week
Radnor High School
11/2/21
TBD
TBD
Teacher In-Service Day
----------------
11/5/21
1:40 PM
3:10 PM
RHS LM Week Pep Rally
Radnor High School Gymnasium
11/6/21
1:00 PM
125th Radnor vs. Lower Merion Football Game
Lower Merion High School
11/12/21
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End of the 1st Quarter
----------------
11/17/21
6:00 PM
8:00 PM
RHS Thanksgiving Dinner
Radnor High School Cafeteria
11/18/21
3:30 PM
7:00 PM
Evening Parent Conferences
TBD
7:30 PM
9:00 PM
Radnor Actors Workshop Production
Radnor High School Black Box
11/22/21
3:30 PM
7:00 PM
Evening Parent Conferences
Radnor High School
11/22/21
3:45 PM
6:00 PM
RHS Faculty Appreciation Dinner
Radnor High School Cafeteria
11/23/21
3:30 PM
7:00 PM
Evening Parent Conferences
Radnor High School
11/24/21
8:10 AM
3:30 PM
Parent Conferences – No School for Students
Radnor High School
11/25 - 11/26/21
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----------------
Holiday - Thanksgiving - District Closed
Radnor High School
12/1 - 12/15/21
8:30 AM
10:06 AM
Winter Keystone Exams
Radnor High School Cafeteria
12/2/21
6:30 PM
8:30 PM
RHS Junior College Planning Night
Radnor High School Auditorium
12/4/21
10:00 AM
Wayne Santa Parade (Radnor High School Band)
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12/10/21
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
RHS Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK) Meeting
Radnor High School Black Box
12/15/21
7:30 PM
9:00 PM
RHS Winter Choral/Orchestra Concert
Radnor High School Auditorium
12/17/21
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
RHS Prospective Student Open House
Radnor High School Guidance
12/22/21
7:30 PM
9:00 PM
RHS Winter Band Concert
Radnor High School Auditorium
12/23/21
TBD
TBD
Teacher In-Service Day
----------------
12/23 - 1/2/22
----------------
----------------
Winter Holiday - District Closed
----------------
1/3/22
8:30 AM
3:10 PM
Students return to school from Holiday Break
----------------
1/6/22
6:30 PM
7:30 PM
RHS Freshman Parent Check-In for the Class of 2025
Radnor High School Black Box
1/12/22
7:30 PM
9:00 PM
RHS Winter Jazz Concert
Radnor High School Auditorium
1/12/22
10:00 AM
RHS Program of Studies Presentation (8th Grade)
Radnor Middle School
1/13/22
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
RHS Program of Studies Presentation (8th Grade Parents)
Radnor High School Auditorium
1/13/22
7:00 PM
8:30 PM
RHS Program of Studies Presentation and WINTERFEST
Radnor High School
1/13 - 1/15/22
TBD
TBD
PMEA Dist. 12 Orchestra @ Conestoga HS
Conestoga High School
1/14/22
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
RHS Prospective Student Open House
Radnor High School Guidance
1/17/22
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----------------
Holiday - Martin Luther King Day - District Closed
----------------
1/20/22
10:04 AM
11:00 AM
RHS Program of Studies Presentation (9th Grade)
Radnor High School Auditorium
1/21/22
10:04 AM
11:00 AM
RHS Program of Studies Presentation (10th and 11th Grade)
Radnor High School Auditorium
1/21/22
7:00 PM
9:00 PM
Radnor High School Theater Cabaret
Radnor High School Black Box
1/22/22
7:00 PM
9:00 PM
RHS Multicultural Potluck
Radnor High School Cafeteria
1/26 - 1/28
8:30 AM
12:30 PM
RHS Midterm Exams
Radnor High School
1/27 - 1/29
TBD
TBD
PMEA Dist. 12 Band @ Springfield HS
Springfield High School
1/28/22
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End of the 2nd Quarter
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1/29/22
7:30 PM
10:00 PM
RHS Senior Semiformal
Radnor High School
2/2/22
8:30 AM
12:00 PM
Hi-Q Home Meet
Radnor High School Auditorium
2/3/22
7:00 PM
9:00 PM
RHS SpeakUp!
Radnor High School Auditorium
2/4/22
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
RHS Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK) Meeting
Radnor High School Black Box
2/4 - 2/8/22
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RHS Band Trip
TBD
2/10 - 2/12/22
TBD
TBD
PMEA Dist. 12 Chorus @ Marple-Newtown HS
Marple-Newtown High School
2/17/22
6:00 PM
8:00 PM
BSU Talent Show
Radnor High School Auditorium
2/18/22
TBD
TBD
Teacher In-Service Day
----------------
2/21/22
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Holiday - President's Day -District Closed
----------------
2/24 - 2/26/22
TBD
TBD
PMEA Region 6 orchestra @ TBD
TBD
2/25/22
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
RHS Prospective Student Open House
Radnor High School Guidance
2/26/22
7:30 PM
10:30 PM
RHS Freshman Semiformal
Radnor High School Cafeteria
3/3/22
7:30 PM
9:00 PM
RHS School Musical
Radnor High School Auditorium
3/4/22
7:30 PM
9:00 PM
RHS School Musical
Radnor High School Auditorium
3/5/22
2:00 PM
3:30 PM
RHS School Musical
Radnor High School Auditorium
3/10 - 3/12/22
TBD
TBD
PMEA Region 6 band @ TBD
TBD
3/12/22
6:30 AM
3:30 PM
SATs at RHS
Radnor High School
3/22/22
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
Youth Art Expo
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3/23/22
7:30 PM
9:00 PM
RHS Spring Jazz Concert
Radnor High School Auditorium
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3/24 - 3/26/22
TBD
TBD
PMEA Region 6 chorus @ Avon Grove HS
Avon Grove High School
3/25/22
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
RHS Prospective Student Open House
Radnor High School Guidance
4/2/22
7:30 PM
10:00 PM
RHS Sophomore Semiformal
Radnor High School Cafeteria
4/6/22
7:30 PM
9:00 PM
RHS Chamber Orchestra Concert
Radnor High School Auditorium
4/6 - 4/9/22
TBD
TBD
PMEA State Conference & All-State Ensembles
TBD
4/8/22
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End of the 3rd Quarter
----------------
4/11 - 4/17/22
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Spring Holiday - District Closed
----------------
4/22/22
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
RHS Prospective Student Open House
Radnor High School Guidance
4/22/22
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
RHS Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK) Meeting
Radnor High School Black Box
4/27/22
7:30 PM
9:00 PM
RHS Spring Band Concert
Radnor High School Auditorium
4/30/22
7:30 PM
10:00 PM
RHS Junior Prom
Radnor High School
5/2 - 5/13/22
7:00 AM
3:00 PM
AP Tests at RHS
Radnor High School
5/7/22
6:30 AM
3:30 PM
SATs at RHS
Radnor High School
5/12/22
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
RHS Junior Book Awards
Radnor High School Auditorium
5/13/22
7:00 PM
9:00 PM
All-District Jazz Night
Radnor High School
5/14/22
7:30 PM
10:00 PM
RHS Senior Prom
Franklin Institute
5/16 - 5/27/22
8:30 AM
10:06 AM
Spring Keystone Exams
Radnor High School Cafeteria
5/17/22
TBD
TBD
Teacher In-Service Day
----------------
5/25/22
7:30 PM
9:00 PM
RHS Spring Chorus/Orchestra Concert
Radnor High School Auditorium
5/30/22
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Holiday - Memorial Day -District Closed
----------------
5/30/22
9:45 AM
RHS Band at Radnor Memorial Day Parade
Wayne, PA
6/1 - 6/3/22
TBD
TBD
RHS Senior Final Exams
Radnor High School
6/3/22
7:30 PM
9:00 PM
Radnor Actors Workshop Production (Whose Line is it)
Radnor High School Black Box
6/4/22
6:30 AM
3:30 PM
SATs at RHS
Radnor High School
6/5/22
6:00 PM
7:30 PM
RHS Baccalaureate
Radnor High School Auditorium
6/6/22
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
RHSSF Awards Ceremony
Radnor High School Library
6/6/22
7:00 PM
9:00 PM
RHS Senior Recognition Night
Good Hart Hall
6/8/22
4:00 PM
7:00 PM
RHS Graduation
Villanova University
TBD
8:30 AM
12:00 PM
RHS Underclass Final Exams
Radnor High School
6/21/22
8:30 AM
12:00 PM
Last Student Day (Half Day)
----------------
6/21/22
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End of the 4th Quarter
----------------
6/22/22
TBD
TBD
Teacher In-Service Day
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SECTION II – ACADEMICS
MARKING PERIOD CALENDAR FOR 2021-2022
MP 1
11/12/21
MP 2
1/28/21
MP 3
4/8/21
MP 4
6/21/21
PENNSYLVANIA GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Keystone Exams in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature are a graduation requirement for the class of 2023
and beyond. A proficient score of 1500 or higher is required for graduation in each of the tested areas. If a
student is not successful on the Keystone exams, there are multiple pathways students can pursue to satisfy the
Pennsylvania graduation requirement. Each pathway is explained below:
Pathway 1: Keystone Proficiency
Pass all 3 Keystone exams (Algebra I, Biology, and Literature) with a 1500 or higher. This is the
pathway Radnor High School recommends for all students.
Pathway 2: Keystone Composite Score
Earn a composite score of 4452 on all three Keystone exams: Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. This is the
alternate pathway that Radnor High School recommends.
Pathway 3: Alternative Assessment
Pass the Keystone course and earn a minimum score on an approved alternate assessment:
1. The student pursues advanced coursework and achieves one of the following scores: AP level course (3)
or dual enrollment course (IB - 4).
2. The student pursues an alternative assessment and achieves one the following scores: PSAT (970), SAT
(1010), ACT (21), or ASVAB (minimum score for admittance to armed services).
3. The student achieves acceptance to a four-year non-profit institution of higher education.
Note: The PSAT, also known as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT), is taken in
11
th
grade and is one the alternative assessments that would be accepted for pathway 3. Earning a passing score
as a 9
th
grade student on the PSAT 8/9 or as a 10
th
grade student on the PSAT 10 would not qualify the student
to meet the pathway 3 requirement as these are not the PSAT.
Pathway 4: Career and Technical Education
The student earns a locally established grade on the course associated with each Keystone exam and
satisfactorily completes one of the following:
1. The National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI).
2. The National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) assessment in an approved Career and Technical
Education concentration.
Pathway 5: Evidence-Based (Three Pieces of Evidence)
The student earns a locally established grade on the course associated with each Keystone exam and
demonstrates readiness for post-secondary engagement through three pieces of evidence from the student’s
career portfolio aligned to the student goals and career plan. Examples include:
1. SAT subject tests
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2. AP level dual enrollment coursework
3. High education acceptance
4. A community service project
5. Completion of an internship, externship, co-op, or full-time employment
Students are required to earn a total of 22.5 credits to graduate from Radnor High School (RTSD
Board Policy #217). Among the 22.5 credits must be 4 credits in English, 3 credits in Social Studies, 3
credits in Mathematics, 3 credits in Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), 2 credits in Arts and
Humanities (1 of which will be earned in fine arts or practical arts, or both), 2 credits in Physical
Education, 1 credit in Health, and ½ credit in Technology or Business. The Program of Studies should
be reviewed for more detailed information.
These credits are in the following areas:
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION ............................ 22.5 credits
ENGLISH
Four Courses Minimum
9
th
Grade English or Integrated The American Experiment* ........................... ….1 credit
World Literature or Global Issues* ................................................................... ….1 credit
American Literature, AP English Lang and Comp, or Viewpoints* ................. ….1 credit
British/Modern Literature, AP English Lit, or Senior Seminar* ..................... ….1 credit
*Integrated The American Experiment, Global Issues, Viewpoints, and Senior Seminar each provide
one Social Studies credit in addition to one English credit.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Three Courses Minimum
Government and Economics or Integrated The American Experiment (grade 9)….1 credit
World Studies, AP World History, or Global Issues*(grade 10) ...................... …….1 credit
American Studies, AP American History, or Viewpoints* (grade 11) ............. …….1 credit
*Integrated The American Experiment, Global Issues, Viewpoints, and Senior Seminar each provide
one Social Studies credit in addition to one English credit.
MATHEMATICS
Three Courses Minimum
Mathematics Courses ........................................................................................ 3 credits
SCIENCE
Three Courses Minimum
Science Courses (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) ............................................... 3 credits
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Two Health Courses and One PE course (minimum*)…………..……….....1.5 or 1.75 credits
PE 9 ................................................................................................................... ..0.5 credit
Health (9
th
grade) ............................................................................................. ..0.5 credit
*Beginner Swimming…………………………………………………………0.25 credit
Health (10
th
grade) ............................................................................................ ..0.5 credit
Swimming is a life skill. If a student cannot swim, they are required to take Beginner Swimming (0.25 credits)
during their sophomore year.
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TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS
One Course Minimum .............................................................................................. 0.5 credits
ARTS & HUMANITIES ELECTIVES
Arts & Humanities Electives……………………………………………………….2 credits total
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES
Electives…………………………………………………………………………….4 credits total
(.5 credits must be from one of the following departments Music, Art, Theatre, or FACS)
ANNUAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
All students are required to be enrolled in a minimum of courses to total 6.5 credits annually. Course
credit loads between 6.5 and 7.0 credits are quite common, especially for students wishing to continue
study after high school at competitive colleges and universities.
Seniors must enroll in enough courses during the senior year to meet requirements to acquire the 22.5
credits (see note on previous page regarding the discussion of graduation requirements) necessary for
graduation.
COURSE LEVELING & EXPECTATIONS
Seminar/Integrated/Advanced Placement
Seminar, Integrated, and Advanced Placement courses follow an extremely rigorous curriculum
prescribed by each department and develop higher-order thinking skills using an accelerated pace and
enriched content. These courses prepare students in their progress toward meeting the challenges of
extremely competitive college work. Students enrolled in a Seminar, Integrated, or Advanced
Placement course undertake a very demanding workload that involves extensive reading, writing,
problem solving, and critical thinking; they must consistently demonstrate independence and learn to
think conceptually. Students receive weighted grades in Seminar, Integrated, or Advanced Placement
courses. The designation of Seminar, Integrated or Advanced Placement will be reflected in the course
title.
Honors (H)
Honors courses follow a rigorous curriculum prescribed by each department and develop higher-order
thinking skills using a challenging pace and enriched content. These courses prepare students in their
progress toward meeting the challenges of very competitive college work. Students enrolled in Honors
courses undertake a demanding workload that involves extensive reading, writing, problem solving,
and critical thinking; they must demonstrate independence and learn to think conceptually. Students
receive weighted grades in Honors courses.
Advanced (A)
An Advanced course follows a demanding curriculum prescribed by each department to help students
progress toward meeting the challenges of competitive college work. Advanced courses aim to
develop higher-order thinking skills, using accelerated pace and content. Students enrolled in an
Advanced course undertake a challenging workload that involves reading, writing, problem solving,
and critical thinking; they will continue to develop independence both inside and outside the
classroom. Students receive an un-weighted grade in an Advanced course.
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College Prep (CP)
A College Prep course follows a challenging curriculum prescribed by each department. College Prep
courses prepare students to be ready for college level work. Students enrolled in College Prep courses
learn through guided instruction that involves reading, writing, problem solving, and development of
critical thinking skills. Students receive un-weighted grades in College Prep courses.
PARTICIPATION IN GRADUATION
Seniors must enroll in enough courses during the senior year to meet requirements to acquire 22.5
credits for graduation. Students must have all credits (22.5) in order to receive their diploma. In
addition to academic requirements, all financial and disciplinary obligations must be cleared in order to
participate in the ceremony.
EARLY GRADUATION
Applicants for early graduation (i.e. those who wish to accelerate and complete graduation
requirements in less than four years) should make requests in writing to the chairperson of the school
counseling department by October 1 of their junior year. The school counseling chairperson and the
principal will act upon the request. Any student approved for early graduation may be placed in a
senior homeroom if they can complete all required credits for senior status by the end of their third
year in high school.
GRANTING CREDIT
Any course completed at Radnor High School by a Radnor Middle School student will not be granted
graduation credit. The grade will not appear on the student’s high school transcript and will not be
included in the GPA.
Any student taking a university course, for which they receive credit from that university, may also
receive Radnor High School credit. The grade will not appear on the Radnor High School transcript
and will not be counted in the GPA. The official university transcript will be attached to the RHS
transcript.
Any course taken outside Radnor High School at an accredited high school will be granted credit,
however, the grade will not appear on transcript, and will not be counted in the GPA. The accredited
High School transcript, if available, will be attached to the RHS transcript.
University summer school courses for which college credit is granted may get high school credit only
through the prior approval of the course by the principal.
PARTIAL CREDITS
A course must be completed in its entirety before credit will be awarded (e.g., a student who
successfully passes the first semester of a full-year course and subsequently withdraws from the course
will not receive partial credit regardless of the reason for the withdrawal).
PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS AND HOMEROOMS
In order to be promoted and assigned to a homeroom in the next grade, a student must meet the
following requirements:
Promotion From
Minimum Requirements
9
th
to 10
th
Grade
Must have 5.50 credits
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10
th
to 11
th
Grade
Must have 11.50 credits
11
th
to 12
th
Grade
Must have 18.00 credits
Students who have not earned enough credits to be promoted will be notified by the school counseling
department before the start of the subsequent school year. If students are able to successfully make up
their credit deficiency, they may re-join their original class the following school year.
GRADING AND GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
Teachers determine the requirements for the grades awarded to students at the end of each marking
period.
All courses in Radnor High School will use the following grade scale:
GRADE
Numerical Range
Weighted GPA
Unweighted GPA
A+
98.50% to 100%
4.6667
4.3333
A
92.50% to 98.49%
4.3333
4.0000
A-
89.50% to 92.49%
4.0000
3.6667
B+
86.50% to 89.49%
3.6667
3.3333
B
82.50% to 86.49%
3.3333
3.0000
B-
79.50% to 82.49%
3.0000
2.6667
C+
76.50% to 79.49%
2.6667
2.3333
C
72.50% to 76.49%
2.3333
2.0000
C-
69.50% to 72.49%
2.0000
1.6667
D+
66.50% to 69.49%
1.6667
1.3333
D
62.50% to 66.49%
1.3333
1.0000
D-
59.50% to 62.49%
1.0000
0.6667
F
0% to 59.49%
0.0
0.0
In the calculation of GPA, the following factors are considered:
1. All subjects are used in computing GPA, including grades earned by Radnor students studying
via homebound instruction, by foreign exchange students attending Radnor, and through
Special Education courses.
2. Courses taken Pass-Fail are not included in the GPA.
3. Courses taken at a college/university, abroad, or any other accredited high school will not be
included in the GPA.
4. GPA is cumulative throughout high school, counting all courses taken in grades 9 to 12.
5. Radnor has a dual GPA system. The transcript of every Radnor student indicates a weighted
and a non-weighted GPA.
6. Only grades in Advanced Placement, Seminar and Honors courses are weighted.
7. Withdrawn (WD) will be recorded on the transcript when a student is officially withdrawn from
a course. The course will not be calculated in the GPA. A WD cannot be removed from the
transcript.
Calculating grades for most year-long classes:
(Q1 x 0.2) + (Q2 x 0.2) + (Midterm x 0.1) + (Q3 x 0.2) + (Q4 x 0.2) + (Final x 0.1) = X
Calculating grades for most semester-long classes:
(Q1 or Q3 x 0.4) + (Q2 or Q4 x 0.4) + (Midterm or Final x 0.2) = X
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INCOMPLETE GRADES
Throughout the first three marking periods an incomplete grade must be made up within twenty
school days after the marking period ends unless a documented medical condition does not allow for
this. Incomplete grades will be recorded as failures if they are submitted at the end of the term.
Petitions for an extension of this period (or an exception to these rules) must be directed in writing to
the principal. Since report cards come out shortly past the end of a marking period, teachers would
inform a student that they have received an (I) grade so that the student can begin to make up work and
meet the deadline. Incomplete grades may only be carried into the summer for students with
extenuating circumstances and with approval and consultation of the high school administration and
teacher.
PASS-FAIL GRADES
A student carrying more than 6.5 credits may choose to be graded on a Pass-Fail basis in one or more
of the courses above the 6.5 credit minimum. The student declaring their intention to be graded on a
Pass-Fail basis must designate the course(s) to be graded by completing the Pass-Fail request form at
least two weeks prior to the end of the first marking period. Administrative approval is required
before a student can be graded in any course on a Pass-Fail basis. Should a course(s) be dropped,
thereby reducing the student’s load to 6.5 credits or fewer, the course(s) designated as Pass-Fail will
then revert to the grading policy used by the teacher for students taking the same course for a more
traditional grade. In those areas where specific academic levels of proficiency are required for
continued study, the teacher required to grade on a Pass-Fail basis will provide a written statement
regarding the student’s ability to pursue a higher-level course. Pass-Fail grading is acceptable for
summer enrichment course(s) (but not remedial courses) provided that the grading decision is
announced before the summer course begins. Pass-Fail courses are not included in GPA. Courses
required for graduation may not be taken on a Pass-Fail basis.
The teacher being asked to grade on a Pass-Fail basis will use the same grading scale that is used for
students being graded in a more traditional manner. However, a teacher grade of A, B, C or D will be
entered as a P (Pass). A grade of F using the traditional scale will be recorded as an F for students who
have elected to be graded Pass-Fail. It is understood that a staff member who has concerns about a
student’s request to be graded on a Pass-Fail may ask for a conference with the student and their
parents/guardians. This conference will be held prior to beginning Pass–Fail grading.
MEDICAL GRADES
Radnor High School philosophy of the “M”:
Accommodations, if needed, will be developed based on these two priorities, in this order (but
not separable from each other):
1) Healing the child;
2) Maintaining the integrity of the school and its programs.
The purpose of any designed accommodation will be to facilitate the student’s progress toward
the academic goal of earning credit without compromising either the primary immediate goal of
promoting the child’s healing or the ongoing goal of maintaining the academic integrity of the
school and its programs.
Accordingly, RHS does not deem it appropriate to prioritize time factors in the resolution of the
“M”, as is more common in the case of an “Incomplete” (“I”). It should be also noted that an
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“M” no longer stands alone in place of a grade. An “M” is a placeholder for an extended period
of time for students with a documented medical condition.
A “Medical” (“M”) is a temporary non-grade. It indicates that the student was incapable of completing
work or that the work had to be modified to accommodate a documented medical condition. An “M” is
not counted in the GPA; credit is not awarded for the course if the final grade is “M”.
To ensure that all affected parties act in accordance with the aforementioned philosophy, the following
expectations must be fulfilled when an “M” is issued:
Expectations of the student/family:
1. Students who are requesting a Medical (“M”) for a marking period, a semester or final exam, or
the final grade must provide documentation from a doctor. The specifics of this documentation
are listed below, under “Expectations of the medical professional.”
2. During the Medical period, the student cannot be involved in any extracurricular activities (i.e.
any RHS-sponsored activities, including athletics, trips, academic and club competitions, etc.)
until they are also cleared to complete all academic work.
Expectations of the medical professional:
The doctor or mental health professional (referred to hereafter in this section as “doctor”) must provide
a note specifically stating the following:
1. The medical reason for the request;
2. The skills affected by the medical condition (e.g., “Cannot use a computer screen,” “Cannot
read for more than 15 minutes without a break”)
3. The length of time during which a student may need to have work modified and/or during
which they may not be able to complete specific academic assignments.
RHS asks the doctor to identify actions the student is or is not able to do during the time of healing,
while not indicating specific instructional accommodations. For example, we rely on the doctor to
indicate that a concussed student cannot read for more than 15 minutes without a break or fill in the
small bubbles on a Scan Tron sheet. We ask the doctor to refrain from suggesting instructional
accommodations, such as that the student be excused from a final exam or be given credit without
having completed work for a course.
Expectations of the teacher, administrators, and other school-based professionals:
1. The teacher, administrators, and other school-based professionals will develop
accommodations based on the doctor’s recommendation.
2. Teachers will provide a list of essential work that must be completed in order for the student to
demonstrate mastery of the essential content. Once this work is completed, the “M” will be
replaced by the grade earned by the student on their academic record.
While the accommodations developed by RHS may include the waiving of assessments and other non-
essential work for a particular marking period, the “M” does not eliminate the need for the student to
master material that is essential for the class.
Provisions of the Medical Policy:
• The medical period ends when the student completes and submits the necessary and essential
work.
• Students are not permitted to take part in any extracurricular events during the medical period.
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• An “M” cannot be given retroactively. Once a grading period has closed, RHS will not change
a grade based on medical documentation submitted after the final, marking period, semester, or
exam grade has been issued by the teacher.
AUDITS
Students may audit a class they may be interested in taking. Audits must be preapproved by the teacher
of the class and are limited to two class audits per school year. There is an application process.
Students can pick up a form in either the main office, the school counseling office, or here.
Conditions of approval for a class audit:
1. A class audit may not take place on a day when an assessment is scheduled or the day before a
scheduled assessment.
2. A class audit may not take place the two weeks prior to midterms and finals.
3. Audits must be preapproved by the teacher of the class and are limited to two audits in a school
year
GRADES (CORRECTING MECHANICAL ERRORS)
Students, who believe that they have received an incorrect grade, should speak to their teachers. If the
grade is found to be incorrect, it is the teacher's responsibility to complete a grade change form and
submit it to Ms. Nadine McDevitt, secretary to the assistant principal for academic affairs. Once the
form is submitted the grade will be corrected and a new report card will be issued. Only teachers may
change grades.
REPORT CARDS
Report cards are issued to each student four times each year, shortly after the end of each quarter. All
report cards are posted on HAC (Home Access Center). End of year report cars will not be mailed
home. All student debts must be paid or arrangements with a school administrator must be made, in
order for a student to receive their end-of-year report card.
UPDATING OF GRADES
Classroom teachers will update HAC every two weeks to notify parents/guardians on student progress.
Parents/guardians and students are encouraged to check HAC to stay up to date on student grades. A
new feature in HAC is the ability to receive email updates when grades are entered. Parents/guardians
need to enable this feature in HAC by clicking the alert box on the classes page under the classwork
tab (see picture below). Students and parents/guardians are encouraged to reach out to their teacher if
the student’s grades begin to slip in a particular class.
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SEMESTER AVERAGES AND YEAR AVERAGES
First quarter and second quarter grades combine with the mid-term exam to determine the first
semester average. Grades from all quarters and both the midterm and final exams determine the
overall (or final) grade for the course.
HAC reports a running calculation of a student’s grades. Therefore, it often reports an inaccurate
final semester or year averages since it does not take into account the weighting of the marking
periods and exams. The accurate percentage and grade is on the report card; not on the class
assignment page.
HONOR ROLL (ACADEMIC RECOGNITION)
Radnor High School gives recognition for academic excellence through honor rolls computed on
quarterly grades only. The requirements are listed below:
1. Distinguished Honor Roll
a. The student must carry a minimum load of five major subjects and earn a grade point average
(GPA) of 3.7 or better in all subjects
b. Those who receive an incomplete mark or no mark at all in any course are excluded from honor roll
2. Honor Roll
a. The student must carry a minimum load of five major subjects and earn a grade point average
(GPA) of 3.2 or better in those subjects.
b. Those who receive an incomplete mark or no mark at all in any subject are excluded from the honor roll.
MIDYEAR AND FINAL EXAMS
A midyear exam and/or final exam is required in all English, World Language, Mathematics, Science
and Social Studies classes. These are to be administered according to a published schedule. Midyear
or final exams may be taken early ONLY with written permission from the principal. The
Principal may grant permission for a student to take an "incomplete" and make up an exam at a
time, not to exceed two weeks, following the original exam date. General information regarding
exams is as follows.
1. All students must take final exams in all courses where they are expected to, regardless of their
semester or year average in those courses. (*see AP final exam guidelines)
2. Typically, exam grades for full-year courses will be worth 10% of the final grade. Thus, the mid-term
and final exams will count towards a total of 20%.
3. Makeup exams will be given during scheduled make-up periods only.
4. Any student, who refuses to take an exam or does not make a good faith effort in a timely manner,
within a 2 week period, will receive a zero for the exam.
TEST TAKING GUIDELINES
The following procedure should be followed for all tests administered at Radnor High School.
Students should:
• Listen to, read, and follow all directions given.
• Ask questions if they do not understand the directions.
• All cellphones, smart watches, and other electronic devices must be placed in their book bag
and bags should be placed in the location to be determined by the proctor/teacher.
• Keep their eyes on their own test.
• Report any suspected cheating to their proctor/teacher.
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Students should not (unless instructed to do so by the teacher):
• Bring notes with them to the test.
• Have any electronic devices (e.g., cell phones, smart phones, smart watches, etc.) unless
otherwise instructed by the teacher.
• Talk with others about questions on the test during or after the test.
• Take notes about the test to share with others.
• Leave a test session without permission from the proctor or teacher.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAKE-UP WORK
1. Sometimes students miss class because of illness, death in the immediate family, etc., and
prior arrangements cannot be made. In the case of such an excused absence, students will be
permitted two (2) school days for each day of excused absence to make-up schoolwork (i.e.
homework, test, quizzes, class activities or assignments) missed during the period of absence.
For absences in excess of five (5) school days, alternate arrangements may be made with
individual teachers.
2. In all instances, the student shall: be responsible for initiating the makeup of the work, secure
and recopy notes, get assignments and make arrangements for taking tests, as appropriate.
Students should be aware of teacher expectations when missing days tests are given,
presentations are given or projects are due.
3. At times students miss class for reasons for which prior arrangements can be made (e.g.
field trips, college visits, doctors or dentist appointments, meetings, rehearsals, family trips,
etc.). A student should always inform their teachers and submit an Anticipated Absence Form
to the Attendance Office before the absence occurs.
4. They should also assume that normal classroom activity would occur on the day of the
absence. It is the responsibility of the student to make up work missed and to come into class
the following day with the work completed, regardless of the reason for the absence.
5. Course work or any work for credit missed due to an illegal/unexcused absence may
NOT be made up.
ANNUAL NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS PERTAINING TO STUDENT RECORDS
Student Records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students who are 18 years
of age or older ("eligible students") certain rights with respect to the student's education records. Please
refer to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 216 (Student Records), which are accessible on the
District’s publicly accessible website at https://www.rtsd.org/ or by contacting the District at the above
address and phone number for specifics of the District’s procedures including but not limited to the
classification, maintenance, destruction, and disclosure of student records. A summary of these rights
follows:
(1) 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 school principal a written request that identifies the
record (s) they wish to inspect. The principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent
or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
(2) The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the parent or eligible
student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student’s right to privacy.
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Parents or eligible students may ask the District to amend a record that they believe inaccurate,
misleading, or in violation of the student’s right to privacy. They should write the school principal,
clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate, misleading,
or in violation of the student’s right to privacy.
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.
(3) 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, teacher, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit
personnel); a Board member; a person or company with whom the District has contracted to perform a
special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant or therapist); or a parent or student serving
on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school
official in performing their tasks.
A contractor, consultant, volunteer, or other party to whom the District has outsourced District services
or functions may be considered a school official under certain circumstances.
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.
The District discloses educational records without consent to officials of other agencies or institutions
that have requested the records and in which the student attends or seeks or intends to enroll so long as
the disclosure is for purposes related to the student’s enrollment or transfer upon conditions as specified
in FERPA and in District regulation. A student is considered to attend an agency or institution if the
student is either enrolled in or receives services from the agency or institution.
(4) The 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, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20202
Directory Information
FERPA requires the District, with certain exceptions, to 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 information (known as "directory information") without
your written consent, unless you notify the District in writing within 20 days of the date you receive this
notice that you do not want any or all of those types of information about the student designated as
directory information. Directory information includes the following information relating to a student:
the student\family members' name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, participation in
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officially recognized activities and sports, degrees and awards received, and the most recent previous
educational agency or institution attended by the student. Directory information may be disclosed for
purposes beneficial to the student and the District only with the approval of the District Superintendent
or designee. A parent or eligible student may not use the right above to opt out of directory information
disclosures to prevent an educational agency or institution from disclosing or requiring a student to
disclose the student’s name, identifier, or institutional e-mail address in a class in which the student is
enrolled.
Notice Regarding Education for Homeless Youth
Under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, schools must identify children and youth in
homeless situations and provide appropriate services, including immediate enrollment in school, even
when students lack paperwork normally required for enrollment.
The goal of the federal Law, McKinney-Vento, is to assure continuity of education despite
circumstances that may result in a family experiencing homelessness. The specific definition in the law
for the purposes of continued enrollment in a school district is as follows: Homeless students are
defined as individuals lacking a fixed, regular and nighttime residence, which includes, but not limited
to, the following conditions: sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing or economic
hardship; living in motels, hotels, trailer parks or camp grounds due to lack of alternative adequate
accommodations; or living in emergency, transitional or domestic shelters.
For more information, please visit the following link on the District’s website:
https://www.rtsd.org/Page/22366.
Please also see School Board Policy and Administrative Regulation No. 251 – Homeless Students
Please contact the RTSD homeless liaison or social workers if you have any questions regarding
homelessness.
RTSD Homeless Liaison
Anthony C. Stevenson
Principal, Radnor Elementary School
610-788-9300 x2360
Social Workers:
Ceire Evans
Grades K-8
610-688-8100 x5220
Christine Kulp
Grades 9-12
610-688-8100 x3823
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GIFTED SERVICES
The goal of Radnor Township School District’s academic programming for gifted and advanced
learners is to provide extended curriculum, services, and opportunities to students who have
demonstrated the need for learning experiences which are both above grade level and are presented at a
more rapid rate and pace.
Students may be referred for a gifted evaluation by a teacher, school principal, or parent/guardian.
Parents/guardians who believe their child may qualify for GIEP identification according to PA Chapter
16 guidelines and wish to request a gifted evaluation should begin the process with a written request to
their child’s principal asking that their child be formally evaluated.
HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION
Parents/guardians/students who are applying for homebound instruction must contact their school
counselor first to begin the application process. Homebound is typically for students with severe
documented medical circumstances which impede them from attending school for a temporary time. A
student who applies and is approved for homebound instruction may not be able to fulfill all academic
requirements and not every course on a student’s schedule will be considered or available through
homebound. Each circumstance and schedule is individual, so a meeting with the student’s school
counselor is imperative to determine which courses can be offered.
During the time any student is on homebound, they generally may not be involved in any extra-
curricular activities until the time they are no longer on homebound instruction.
OVERRIDES
Any student who wishes to override a teacher recommendation may do so with their
parent’s/guardian’s approval. An Override Form must be obtained from the school counseling
department. The override to a non-recommended course will not be changed in the student’s schedule
until the form is signed and returned to the school counselor. If a student and family decide to override
a teacher’s professional recommendation based on the student’s completed work, grade earned, and
demonstrated work ethic, should the student choose to drop the non-recommended course after the
school year has begun, it will result in a WD on the student’s transcript.
SCHEDULE CHANGES
All course requests are due Friday, April 22, 2022. Please read carefully below as the timeline to
change a course/request was revised.
April 25
th
through the release of schedules in August 2022
No changes to courses/requests will be honored between April 25, 2022 through August 2022.
The only schedule changes that will be permitted include: students newly admitted to RHS, scheduling
errors, academic misplacements by the teacher, counselor or administration. Academic misplacements
include, but are not necessarily limited to, failure to meet prerequisites or an improper level placement.
Requests to change courses of this nature will be handled by the School Counseling Department.
Schedule release date in August 2022 through September 2, 2022
Changes to course requests will be honored during this period. Students should reach out to their
school counselor via email, as counselors are only in the building intermittently throughout the
summer. Counselors will do their best to honor change requests made during this period, but these
requests are not guaranteed as they will be dependent on availability of seats in the requested class(es)
and the ability to fit the requested course(s) in the student’s schedule.
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September 8
th
through September 29, 2022
No changes to course requests will be honored between September 6, 2022 through September 27,
2022.
September 30, 2022 and beyond
Schedule changes are permitted as long as the student follows the steps and rules outlined below.
The following rules apply to all change requests:
• Preferential changes (one elective for another or moving a class from one period to another) are not
permitted.
• Parallel changes (teacher preference) are not permitted under any circumstances.
• A high school administrator must approve all schedule changes. During this time, changes will be
contingent upon space availability and the opportunity for the student to make up work missed in
the new class.
• A student may not apply for a withdrawal until after the first 15 class meetings and no
withdrawals will be honored after the first marking period for first semester and after the
first semester for year-long courses. Only teacher-initiated withdrawals will be considered after
Thanksgiving recess.
• Second semester courses will not be considered for withdrawal until after 15 class meetings
and no withdrawal from a second semester course will be honored after the third marking
period. Only teacher-initiated withdrawals will be considered after the third marking period for
second semester courses.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
1. Independent Study is only offered to students in 11
th
and 12
th
grades and the student must be
carrying 6.5 credits to be considered making the Independent Study an additional .5 or 1 credit.
2. A Faculty member who is certified in the discipline area of the chosen Independent Study must
sponsor a student. The Faculty Sponsor is responsible for all grading and monitoring of student
progress.
3. An Independent Study proposal cannot include a currently offered Radnor High School course.
4. The proposal must include the following:
a. The objective of the Independent Study
b. Clearly outlined and detailed benchmarks as defined by the Faculty Sponsor to monitor
progress of student. Two benchmarks are required for a semester Independent Study and four
benchmarks are required for a full year Independent Study.
c. A final summative assessment which is to be graded by the Faculty Sponsor is to be submitted
with the initial proposal.
Independent Study will be awarded credit based on length. A semester Independent Study will be
awarded 0.5 credit and a full-year Independent Study will be awarded 1.0 credit. The length of the
Independent Study will be determined by the Faculty Sponsor.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) TEST POLICY
An AP course follows the college-board goals, and challenges students with college-level work in both
rigor and expectations, and prepares students to take the AP exam. Students enrolled in an AP course
undertake a rigorous workload that involves extensive reading, writing, problem solving and critical
thinking. Essential to success in these courses is the ability to learn independently outside the
classroom. Students receive a weighted grade in Advanced Placement courses.
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All students enrolled in an Advanced Placement (AP) course are required to take the AP exam for the
course at the end of the school year. If a student chooses not to take the AP exam, the AP designation
will be removed from the transcript/report card, and the course will be designated as Honors.
(Example: AP World History will be listed as World History H.) If a student decides in May not to take
the chosen AP Exams, then the AP designation will be removed from the final transcript.
Information for pre-registering for each exam will be disclosed by September 2021 when College
Board makes the announcement. When the date for pre-registering has been announced, students can
pay for the exam by making checks payable to Radnor High School. Students may also pay using
Total Registration.
Students with financial hardship may apply for a fee waiver through College Board. Your school
counselor can assist with the fee waiver process.
Final Exam Opt Out for Advanced Placement Courses
The goal of an Advanced Placement (AP) course is to prepare students to be successful on the AP
exam in May. Throughout the course of a year, a significant amount of work is put forth by teachers
and students to prepare for these exams. Students enrolled in AP courses are expected to take the
exams in May. AP exams are cumulative course exams.
It is the responsibility of Radnor High School to put our students in a position to be successful on these
"high stakes" tests. In order to reduce the burden of over testing, students will be eligible to opt out of
the final exam for a particular AP course if they meet the following criteria:
1. Must earn a B+ or better for all 4 quarters for the course in question
2. Must sit for the AP exam in question
3. May not have an "M" for any of the quarter grades or midterm exam for the course
4. Must have all incompletes (I's) resolved for all courses by June 1, and may not use an “I” for the
course in question for the 4th quarter.
During the weeks leading up to the AP and Keystone exams, all teachers are asked to be cognizant of
the amount of work they are assigning. Effective preparation for the AP exams is crucial to a student’s
success. To ensure a student’s workload is balanced, the two weeks prior to the AP exams will be
designated for practice exams and review. Based on the College Board’s order of exams, teachers
have the ability to assign practice exams, projects, homework and other activities to assist their classes
in preparing for the AP exams. If they choose to assign this type of graded review work, teachers must
give their course specific practice exams or review assignments during their designated week.
More information regarding AP exam window will be shared as the 2021-2022 school year gets
underway. Students should also stay in close communication with their AP teacher for test related
information.
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*Note – Although all AP exams are listed, not all courses are offered at RHS.
The aggregate value of all projects, practice exams and quizzes for any given AP course during the AP
study week period will not be capped this year. It is the expectation of the administration that final
exams are given for all courses during the final exam window. It is also the expectation of the
administration that all teachers, AP and non-AP teachers, will be cognizant of the amount of work
being given to their students leading up to and during the May testing window.
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All students who do not qualify to opt out of the final exam for one or more of their Advanced
Placement courses must take the course final exam during the designated final exam window at the end
of the school year.
Students may elect to take a final exam that they have the option to opt out of. All final exams for AP courses
must be given during the designated finals windows in June. Students who waive their final exam will receive a
No Grade (NG) on their report card. Once finals have been administered for the course no opportunity to opt
out will be granted. Likewise, students who choose to opt out may not elect to take the final after it has been
administered. Grades for the year will be calculated as follows if students opt out of a final exam:
(Q1 x 0.2) + (Q2 x 0.2) + (Midterm x 0.1) + (Q3 x 0.2) + (Q4 x 0.2) = X Final grade for the course = X/0.9
This procedure was created in collaboration with AP teachers, RHS and RTSD administration, and RHS student
government leaders. The spirit of these guidelines is an attempt to balance the workload for our students leading
up to the AP exams, provide equity for teachers in scheduling necessary review activities, incentivize students to
excel on the AP exam and in AP courses throughout the course of a year, and reduce over-testing of our student
body.
The following courses require an AP Exam:
Art: World Languages:
AP Art History AP German Language and Culture
AP Studio Art AP Spanish Language and Culture
AP French Language and Culture
English: AP Latin
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
Viewpoints on Modern America/AP English Language
Math:
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Computer Science A
AP Statistics
Music:
AP Music Theory
Science:
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
AP Physics C: Mechanics
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Social Studies:
AP Macroeconomics
AP European History
AP U.S. Government and Politics
AP Psychology
AP U.S. History
AP World History Advanced Placement exam dates can be found at this website.
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Radnor High School
2021-2022 Course Selection
Override Form
Student Name: ______________________________________ Grade in 2021-2022 _______________
Student ID Number: ______________________________
RECOMMENDED
Course Name____________________________________ Course Number: _____________________
Course Name____________________________________ Course Number: _____________________
OVERRIDE
Course Name____________________________________ Course Number: _____________________
Course Name____________________________________ Course Number: _____________________
Override Agreement
I understand that I am opting to enroll my student in a course that is different from the teacher recommended course. Once an
override occurs, it is expected that the student will stay in the class for the duration of the school year and not request to be
moved to the recommended level. If a student does withdrawal from the course, a WD will be placed on the student’s
transcript. There will be no exceptions that would allow a student who overrides a teacher recommendation to drop the course
without earning a WD as the final grade for the course. In addition, if student changes levels the change will only be
approved if there is room available in a section of that particular course.
Moving Up a Level
Please be advised that a teacher’s recommendation is made based on the challenge a student should anticipate and the
opportunity for success in learning. Please be advised if a student chooses to move up to a higher level, it is with the
knowledge that the course work will be more rigorous than their current class. The pace and/or workload will not be adjusted
to accommodate the student who has chosen to take on this challenge.
Moving Down a Level
Please be advised if a student chooses a lower level, it is with knowledge that the course work may be less challenging and the
pace and/or the workload will not be adjusted to accommodate the students who have chosen to drop levels. Expectations of
earning higher grades in a lower level should not be anticipated.
Parent Signature: ________________________________ Date: ______________________
Student Signature: _______________________________ Date: ______________________
Counselor Signature: ____________________________ Date: _________________________
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Withdrawal Request
Radnor High School
2021-2022
STUDENT: The following criteria MUST be met and documented before permission for the requested change is considered. Based on the
information below requests may be granted or denied by an administrator.
1. Parent/Teacher/Student conference must be held via phone or in person (email communication is not acceptable)
Yes No Teacher Initials: ____________
2. Student must document the dates he/she initiated extra help in course work when applicable. (Use of ASC, writing center,
math center, or individual meeting with teacher.) Yes No N/A
3. Student/Counselor meeting to discuss and initiate paperwork. Teacher Initials: __________
Do not change classes until your counselor gives you a copy of your new schedule.
Student Name _____________________________________ ID# _____________ Grade __________
Courses to be dropped – teacher signature indicates acknowledgement of change, not approval
Course name
Teacher
Period
Course number and
section
Override
(Y/N)
Teacher Signature
**WD on
Transcript(Y/N)*
*
Courses to be added – teacher signature indicates acknowledgement of change, not approval
Course name
Teacher
Period
Course number and section
Teacher Signature
____________________________________ _____________________________________
Parent Signature Student Signature
____________________________________ ¨ _____________________________ ¨ YES ¨ NO
Counselor Signature Athletic Administrator Signature & Decision
Change Administrative Override ¨
EFFECTIVE DATE _________________________________________
**WD should appear on transcript if:** **WD should not appear on transcript if: **
1. The student/parent overrides the teacher recommendation 1. The teacher supports the course change
2. The teacher does not support the course change 2. The teacher initiates the course change
3. The change is lateral due to health/safety issues or if required
in order to make another change
STUDENT REASON FOR CHANGE REQUEST (must be completed)
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
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Radnor High School
Independent Study Application
This application along with student proposal must be submitted to the principal no later than the second full
week of school. Any student submitting a proposal must follow the guidelines below in order for the
Independent Study (IS) to be considered.
1. Independent Study is only offered to students in 11th and 12th grades and the student must be
carrying 6.5 credits to be considered making the Independent Study an additional .5 or 1 credit.
2. A Faculty member who is certified in the discipline area of the chosen Independent Study must
sponsor a student. The Faculty Sponsor is responsible for all grading and monitoring of student
progress.
3. An Independent Study proposal cannot include a currently offered Radnor High School course.
4. The proposal must include the following:
a. The objective of the Independent Study
b. Clearly outlined and detailed benchmarks as defined by the Faculty Sponsor to monitor
progress of student. Two benchmarks are required for a semester Independent Study and
four benchmarks are required for a full year Independent Study.
c. A final summative assessment which is to be graded by the Faculty Sponsor is to be
submitted with the initial proposal.
Independent Study will be awarded credit based on length. A semester Independent Study will be awarded .5
credit and a full-year Independent Study will be awarded 1.0 credit. The length of the Independent Study will
be determined by Faculty Sponsor.
I agree to all requirements of the Independent Study and will adhere to any and all academic requirements set
forth by my Faculty Sponsor.
________________________________________ __________________
Student Signature: Date:
I agree to all requirements on the Independent Study and agree to monitor and grade student progress as
defined by proposal.
________________________________________ ____________________
Faculty Signature: Date:
Accepted _________ Not Accepted ___________ (Reason will be explained in a meeting)
________________________________________ ____________________
Principal Signature: Date:
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SECTION III – EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, CLUBS AND ATHLETICS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, AND
ATHLETICS
Extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletics are considered a vital part of Radnor High School’s
program. Research supports that the quality of a high school student's life and their academic success
improves when there is some positive involvement beyond the regular school day. The expectation of all
participants in extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletics is that they adhere to the eligibility
requirements listed below.
1. Attendance / Lateness to School – It is school policy that students may participate in school
activities including practices, games, performances, activities, and/or clubs, only if the students
have been in attendance in school since 10:30am. A note from the doctor’s office is required if a
student needs to leave school in the middle of the day or if they come after 10:30am. The note
must be presented to the attendance office by 3:00pm on the day of the appointment. An exception
will be made if the student has an approved medical appointment, in which case, the student must
present to the attendance office a signed excuse from the doctor, on the physician’s letterhead,
regarding the absence. A note from a parent/guardian who is a physician for illness in which the
parent/guardian was the primary doctor will be acceptable but must be on letterhead from the
parent/guardian’s practice.
2. Early Dismissal - For a student to participate in any extra-curricular activity, they must be present
in school the day of the activity. If a student needs to have an early dismissal for any reason, they
are expected to follow the early dismissal policy outlined in the student handbook. It is expected
that the time students are out of the building will not exceed half of a day. The Building Principal
or Athletic Director may make exceptions to this policy when a student has extenuating
circumstances.
3. Suspension: Suspended students are prohibited from participation during the term of the
suspension. This also includes away contests. A student who is suspended for reasons of alcohol
or other drug use will be suspended from participation in any sport or activity for an additional
period of 10 calendar days. Additionally, the student will be referred to the Student Assistance
Program. A second violation will cause suspension from all activities for 90 calendar days. For a
full description of this procedure and consequences see the section Drug Abuse and Alcoholic
Beverages of the Student Code of Conduct below.
4. Grades – School administration will run a grade report every Monday morning starting the second
week of September. If a student is failing more than one credit, they will be ineligible until the
next grade report is run. If at the end of a marking period, a student is failing more than one credit,
the student will be ineligible for the first 15 school days of the following marking period. In
determining eligibility for the first marking period, a student's final grades for the preceding year
will be used. Deficiencies made up at an approved summer school will be considered.
5. Debts – Students must resolve all debts to be eligible to participate in any activity or athletic
event. These debts must be paid prior to participation.
* Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), which governs high school sports in
Pennsylvania, has issued rules affecting student eligibility for sport teams.
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BEHAVIOR AT SCHOOL SPONSORED ACTIVITIES
Student behavior problems which occur at or while traveling to/from extracurricular, school-sponsored
activities, regardless of whether the activities take place on or off school property, will be acted upon as if
the situation occurred during the school day. Participation in future events may be limited or prohibited
and other consequences may be imposed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
RADNOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT: GUIDELINES FOR SPECTATORS
At RHS sporting contests we take pride in creating a positive environment for all spectators and athletes.
It is of utmost importance that ALL members in attendance promote good behavior and sportsmanship.
Our goal is to provide an atmosphere conducive to development of citizenship, inclusiveness, positive
recognition and equitable opportunities for learning while maximizing the achievement of educational and
extra-curricular goals.
Radnor joins the PIAA and Central Athletic League in promoting good sportsmanship by student-athletes,
coaches, and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a
positive manner. Profanity, racial or sexist comments, or other intimidating actions directed at officials,
student-athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated and are grounds for immediate
removal from the site of competition. We thank everyone who comes out to support our students and our
school, and look forward to another great year at Radnor High School. Go Raptors!
DO:
• Understand your attendance is a privilege that provides an opportunity to observe an athletic
contest, not to berate players, coaches, or officials.
• Cheer for your team.
• Encourage sportsmanship by supporting and respecting all players, coaches and officials
• Demand that others treat players, coaches, officials and other spectators with respect regardless of
ethnicity, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, or ability.
• Support decisions of coaches and officials.
• Appreciate the efforts of players, coaches and officials.
• Be generous when we win, gracious when we lose.
DON’T (Grounds for immediate removal from contest and future contests):
• Ridicule or berate players, coaches, officials, or other spectators.
• Engage in any unsportsmanlike conduct with officials, coaches, players or parents. This includes
inappropriate comments including taunting, profanity, or gestures.
• Participate in any behavior endangering the health or well-being of a participant.
• Humiliate, denigrate, or intimidate, in any way, any participant or attendee. This includes chants
about underclassmen.
• Ridicule any participant for making a mistake.
• Attempt to coach from the stands/sidelines or grandstand.
• Confront coaches, officials, opposing fans or participants in an antagonistic manner before, during
or after contest.
• Throw ANY object onto the court/field of play.
• Rush the field/court in protest or celebration after a contest.
1. Prohibited Items:
• Tobacco, electronic smoking products, alcohol, illegal or other controlled substances are expressly
prohibited and law enforcement will be contacted if illegal activity is suspected.
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• Attire should be appropriate and follow school dress code per RHS Student Handbook. No body
suits, covering of face and head, disruptive costumes and or inappropriate clothing is allowed.
• Drones and pets are prohibited on campus at any time, including during sporting contests and at
after school events, unless expressly permitted by Board Policy or approved in advance by the
Superintendent or designee.
• Per the PIAA: The presence and/or the use of balloons, banners, laser pointers, noisemakers, pom-
poms (by spectators), shakers, signs, sirens, strips of material, towels, whistles, and/or portable
listening devices (without earphones) are prohibited.
2. Guidelines for Seating - Students need to be seated in the designated student area. Student seating is
always on our bench side- either behind or directly across from the team. No movement of seating for
the purpose of taunting the opponent is permitted.
3. Theme Nights - Theme nights give our school the opportunity to come together in spirit to support
our sports teams. Theme nights, (white outs/ black outs/ senior recognition) will be permitted as long
as the theme is appropriate for the specific game and has been approved by administration. Theme
nights are meant to bring the school together in a positive and fun way.
4. Posters - While the PIAA does not permit signs or posters at sporting events, “Fatheads” of our
players are acceptable if they are used to cheer on the team appropriately.
5. RHS Student Handbook - All rules outlined in the RHS Student Handbook are in full effect when
students attend a contest or event as a participant or spectator. Violations of the RHS Code of
Conduct will be treated as if they occurred during the school day.
TRANSFER OF STATUS FROM CLUB SPORT TO VARSITY SPORT
Radnor High School recognizes that approved club sports can provide a valuable experience for many
students. There is no requirement that a club sport change to a varsity sport. However, if a particular club
sport does wish to be afforded the status of a varsity sport, the following requirements must be met prior
to requesting the change.
Requirements:
1. The club sport must have been functioning a minimum of three years as a club sport and have been in
good standing throughout that period.
2. The club sport, through its club president, shall submit a written request to the Athletic Director for
transfer of status. The request shall be made on or before November 30
th
of the year preceding the
school year in which the request change is desired. The request shall detail the reasons for the change
of status and the proposed effective date of such change.
3. Pending the process of consideration of the application for such change, the club sport shall fulfill all
responsibilities and obligations of the club sport as set forth in the Radnor High School Club Sports
Policy.
4. Upon receipt of the club sport application, the Athletic Director shall consider the application, request
any additional information, and make a recommendation to the Radnor High School Principal.
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5. Upon receipt of the recommendation from the Athletic Director, the Radnor High School Principal
shall consider the application and make a recommendation to the Radnor School District
Superintendent for review and ultimate decision by the School Board on approval.
6. Factors that may be considered by any of the above individuals during the review process can include,
but are not limited to, the following:
a. Length of time of the existence of the club sport
b. Extent of participation in the sport by Radnor High School students
c. Any history of non-compliance by the club sport with rules applicable to club sports
d. Any objections raised by anyone in response to the request
e. The ability of the club sport to generate a legitimate schedule. Consideration shall be given as to
whether the sport is mostly a club or varsity sport at other surrounding schools.
f. Ability of the club sport to comply with applicable PIAA and/or other governing bodies’ requirements
on such issues as length of season.
g. Projected costs, impact upon playing facilities, and potential liability concerns.
h. Whether the sport is educationally sound in that participation would be consistent with the educational
mission of Radnor High School.
i. Any pertinent gender equity issues.
7. Assuming approval is granted for the change from club sport to varsity status, the approval date
will be as established by the School Board.
8. Once approved, the club sport becoming a varsity sport is expected to comply with all requirements,
obligations, etc., of varsity sports as established by the PIAA, Radnor High School Administration,
and other appropriate governing bodies.
9. In the event a club sport is refused varsity status, the club may reapply, but no sooner than two years
from the date of official notification of denial.
RADNOR HIGH SCHOOL DANCE POLICY
Along with the guidelines below each student attending a dance must submit a completed dance
contract prior to the purchase of tickets. Each dance will require a new contract. A copy of the
contract is on the next page.
General Guidelines
1. All dances in the Radnor High School building will begin at 7:30 p.m. and end at 10:00 p.m.
2. PRIOR TO PURCHASING TICKETS A DANCE CONTRACT MUST BE COMPLETED.
3. All students must arrive at the dance prior to 8:00 p.m. Students arriving after this time will not be
permitted to attend the dance.
4. Students may leave a dance 30 minutes prior to its scheduled end time. Requests to leave earlier will
only be granted if an administrator communicates directly with the parent or guardian.
5. Students are not permitted to leave the dance and return.
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6. Chaperones have the right to search any handbags, book bags, or large parcels. Students are
encouraged NOT to bring these items to a dance.
7. School rules apply at all dances, including those involving appropriate dress.
8. School authorities maintain the right to prohibit music that is not consistent with the mission of the
District.
9. For all school dances, tickets will be sold in advance of the dance. Tickets will NOT be sold at the
door.
10. Students must present their ticket and proper ID to gain entrance into the dance.
11. Students may be sent home for inappropriate dancing or behavior.
12. The school is not responsible for articles lost or stolen at a dance.
13. If there is reasonable suspicion that a student or guest of a student is under the influence of alcohol,
the Administration may require the student to take a breathalyzer test to determine if the suspicion is
accurate (RTSD Policy #227).
Drug and Alcohol Policy*
1. The use, possession, transportation or distribution of any narcotic or controlled substance (drug) or
alcoholic intoxicants (alcohol) on school property, or in connection with a school sponsored activity at
which students are present, are prohibited (RTSD Policy #227).
2. When a chaperone or security officer suspects a student to be in violation of Policy #227, it will be
reported to the administrator or dance supervisor immediately.
a. If the student is found not to be in violation of Policy #227, that student will be returned to the
dance.
b. If the student is found to be in violation of the drug and alcohol policy, they will be treated under
the guidelines of Policy #227. A parent/guardian may be called to come to the dance to escort
their child home. Police may be contacted at the discretion of the administrator.
c. Students who have been questioned by school authorities and maintain they are not in violation of
the policy but are still under suspicion, will be turned over to the Radnor Township Police for
further investigation and appropriate action. Students found by the police not to be in violation of
drug and/or alcohol use will be returned to the dance. A student found to be “under the influence”
of drugs and/or alcohol will be treated by Policy #227 as well as face appropriate legal action.
*Non-Radnor students suspected of drug and alcohol violations will be turned over immediately to the
Radnor Township Police in accordance with Policy #227.
Guests
1. No guests will be permitted to attend all-school fall dances.
2. Guests will only be permitted to attend spring “class” semi-formals and proms.
3. Each student may sponsor one guest.
4. Each guest will need to complete the guest portion of the dance contract.
Chaperones
1. There will be a minimum of ten (10) high school staff members and/or several parents/guardians for
each dance in order to create a 20:1 student to adult ratio.
2. Names of these individuals must be submitted to the office by Friday one week prior to the dance.
Failure to obtain the minimum number of chaperones will result in the cancellation of the activity.
3. An administrator will be in attendance at each dance.
4. Chaperones should make a commitment to attend the entire dance; those needing to leave early should
make prior arrangements with the dance sponsors.
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Security
1. A Radnor Township School District security officer will be in attendance at all school dances.
2. A Radnor Township Police officer may be in attendance at any school dances. It will be the
responsibility of the dance sponsor(s) to bear these additional security costs.
3. At least two additional security officers will be required at each dance. It will be the responsibility of
the dance sponsor(s) to bear these additional security costs. These officers will be arranged by the
RTSD director of security.
Radnor High School
Dance Contract
This form must be completed prior to the purchase of tickets. Please refer to the student handbook
for the full list of guidelines and regulations for dances.
Expectations for School Dances including Semi-Formals and Proms:
• Dances begin at 7:30 PM and end at 10:00 PM. Students will not be permitted entrance to a dance
after 8:30 PM without prior approval from an administrator.
• Students and guests must have a photo ID and ticket to enter the dance.
NO ID or NO TICKET = NO ADMISSION
• All students and guests may be subject to a breathalyzer test upon entering the dance. Students or
guests found under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be subject to the disciplinary
consequences as outlined in the student handbook. Police and parents will be notified.
• No bags should be brought to dances. Any bags brought to a dance will be searched upon entry
and made unavailable until the conclusion of the dance.
• Radnor High School is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Personal items of significant value
should not be brought to the dance.
• Students and guests are not permitted to leave the dance before its conclusion without
administrative approval.
• All school rules apply during the dance.
• Sexually suggestive dancing will not be tolerated. Individuals that do not conform to the
items listed below will be removed from the dance (w/o refund), parents will be notified and
the student will be unable to attend any other dances for the remainder of the school year.
Additional disciplinary consequences may also be imposed.
o Every dancer must remain in the vertical position. Students are not permitted to
bend over and hands may not rest on the knees or be placed on the floor.
o “Grinding”, “Freaking” or any mimicking of sexual acts is not permitted.
o Front-to-back touching or grinding of genital areas to buttocks is not permitted.
o Students are not permitted to straddle legs or hips.
o Hands should be visible at all times and should remain on shoulders or waists only.
We trust that the expectations as outlined above will be successfully met by the students. However, in the event
the group behaviors at a dance are deemed inappropriate, the administration reserves the right to end the
dance and send students home without refund
Radnor High School Student
Your signature below indicates that you agree that you are responsible for following all dance rules and
guidelines, including those noted above, and follow the direction of all chaperones.
Printed Student’s Name:_____________________________________
Signature__________________________________________ Grade:______________
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RADNOR HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
FALL
• Cheerleading
Varsity, JV
• Cross Country (B)
Varsity, JV
• Cross Country (G)
Varsity, JV
• Field Hockey
Varsity, JV, Freshmen/JV “B”
• Football
Varsity, JV, Freshmen
• Golf (B & G)
Varsity
• Soccer (B)
Varsity, JV, Freshmen
• Soccer (G)
Varsity, JV
• Tennis (G)
Varsity, JV
• Volleyball (G)
Varsity, JV Freshmen
WINTER
• Basketball (B)
Varsity, JV, Freshmen
• Basketball (G)
Varsity, JV, Freshmen
• Cheerleading
Varsity, JV
• Club Ice Hockey (B)
Varsity, JV
• Club Ice Hockey (G)
Varsity, JV
• Club Squash
• Swimming and Diving (B)
Varsity, JV
Varsity
• Swimming and Diving (G)
Varsity
• Winter Track (B)
Varsity
• Winter Track (G)
Varsity
• Wrestling
Varsity, JV
SPRING
• Baseball
Varsity, JV, Freshmen
• Club Crew (B)
Varsity, JV
• Club Crew (G)
Varsity, JV
• Lacrosse (B)
Varsity, JV, JV “B”
• Lacrosse (G)
Varsity, JV, JV “B”
• Softball
Varsity, JV
• Tennis (B)
Varsity, JV
• Track and Field (B)
Varsity
• Track and Field (G)
• Club Ultimate Frisbee (B & G)
Varsity
Varsity, JV
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Radnor High School Student Clubs/Activities
Below is a list of clubs that have been approved by the Radnor Township School Board. All clubs listed are running, or are
eligible to run. Students should check the Activities tab on the Radnor High School webpage for more information about each
club. Students interested in starting a new club, or restarting an inactive one, should see Dr. MacNamara Assistant Principal of
Student Affairs, in the main office.
SPONSOR
CLUB/ACTIVITY Name:
First Name
Last Name
Email:
A Second Set of Hands
Alexis
Swinehart
Alexis.Swine[email protected]g
ACS Chem Club
Kasey
LaMon
Kasey.Lamon@rtsd.org
Action Earth
Karen
Trozzo
Karen.Trozzo@rtsd.org
Advocate for Animals
Angelique
DiRocco
Angelique.Di[email protected]g
African Education Experience
Robert
King
Robert.King@rtsd.org
American Red Cross Club (Radnor)
Stephanie
Grabuski
Amnesty International Radnor Chapter
Colleen
Myers
Colleen.Myers@rtsd.org
Ancient Greek Club
Donal
McGay
Donal.McGay@rtsd.org
Annenberg Science Symposium
Jeffrey
Thomas
Art Club
Tracey
Dean
Asian Culture Club
Yen-Whei
Shih
Yen-Whei.Shih@rtsd.org
Badminton Club
Michael
Busza
Michael.Busza@rtsd.org
Band Council
Dan
Drew
Daniel.Drew@rtsd.org
Battle of the Books (RHS Reading Olympics)
Alexis
Swinehart
Alexis.Swine[email protected]g
Best Buddies
Maureen
Ertle
Maureen.Ertle@rtsd.org
Melisa
Civitella
Melisa.Civitella@rtsd.org
Black Student Union
TBD
TBD
TBD
B-Sharps (Men's Ensemble)
Bruce
Glenny
Bruce.Glenny@rtsd.org
Care 4 Cancer
Robert
King
Robert.King@rtsd.org
Chess Club
Golaleh
Daryoush
Golaleh.Dary[email protected]g
Children's Heart Club
Janee
Peterson
Class of 2022
Daniel
Drew
Daniel.Drew@rtsd.org
Jessica
Verguldi-Scott
Jessica.Verguldi-[email protected]
Class of 2023
Chad
Gaiser
Chad.Gaiser@rtsd.org
Wendy
Greenawalt
Wendy.Greenawalt@rtsd.org
Class of 2022
Joe
Funk
Larissa
Console
Larissa.Console@rtsd.org
Class of 2025
Amber
Andrewlevich
Amber.Andrewlev[email protected]
Jordan
Fink
Color Guard/Indoor Guard
Maria
Drew
Maria.Dr[email protected]rg
Computer Science Club (The Java Jivers)
Ken
Delaney
Cupcakes for a Cause
Aracelis
Perez
Aracelis.Pe[email protected]
Cure SMA Club
TJ
Neary
Ethics Bowl
Carl
Rosin
Carl.Rosin@rtsd.org
Euterpe Musicians Club
Donal
McGay
Donal.McGay@rtsd.org
FACETS
Aaron
Kim
Aaron.Kim@rtsd.org
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Drew
Krupp
Drew.Krupp@rtsd.org
Finance and Venture Capital Club
Todd
Miller
Todd.Miller@rtsd.org
French Club
Corinna
Segal
Corinna.Segal@rtsd.org
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Fishing Club (Radnor)
Mike
Busza
Michael.Busza@rtsd.org
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Charles
Horner
Charles.Horner@rtsd.org
Gavel Club
Gavel Club (continued)
Alexis
Swinehart
Alexis.Swine[email protected]g
Jessica
Verguldi-Scott
Jessica.Verguldi-[email protected]
Golf Club
Drew
Krupp
Drew.Krupp@rtsd.org
Hi-Q
Bob
Spear
Robert.Spear@rtsd.org
Hispanic Student Association
Steven
Burns
Homeless Youth Project
Amy
Wess
Honor Council
Carl
Rosin
Carl.Rosin@rtsd.org
Honors Jazz (Jazz Band)
Dan
Drew
Daniel.Drew@rtsd.org
Humans Helping Humans
Claudia
Silverman
Claudia.Silve[email protected]
Intl Youth Neuroscience Assn Radnor Chapter
Jennifer
O'Rourke
Jr State of America (Radnor Chapter)
Mike
McBride
Mike.McBride@rtsd.org
Latin Club
Donal
McGay
Donal.McGay@rtsd.org
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (Ensure a Cure)
Karen
Trozzo
Karen.Trozzo@rtsd.org
Madrigals (Women's Ensemble)
Bruce
Glenny
Bruce.Glenny@rtsd.org
Marching Band
Dan
Drew
Daniel.Drew@rtsd.org
Math Club
Tara
Delaney
Medical Club
Joe
Funk
Model Congress
Melisa
Civitella
Melisa.Civitella@rtsd.org
Model UN
Rick
Dunbar
Richard.Dunbar@rtsd.org
Bob
Spear
Robert.Spear@rtsd.org
MRR (Microsoft Registered Refurbishers)
Nancy
Holshue
Nancy.Holshue@rtsd.org
Multicultural Club
Charlene
Mastro
Charlene.Mastr[email protected]
Claudia
Silverman
Claudia.Silve[email protected]
NACLO (North American Computational
Linguistics Olympiad)
Carl
Rosin
Carl.Rosin@rtsd.org
National Honor Society
Janee
Peterson
Note In A Tote
Kristen
Nield
Kristen.Nie[email protected]
Operation Smile
Jennifer
O'Rourke
Orchestra Club
Tatyana
Oksyuk
Tatyana.Oksyuk@rtsd.org
Percussion Drum Line Ensemble
Dan
Drew
Daniel.Drew@rtsd.org
Ping Pong Club
Michael
Busza
Michael.Busza@rtsd.org
Produce Project
Rick
Dunbar
Rick.Dunbar@rtsd.org
Trevor
Payne
Pro-Musica (Mixed Ensemble)
Bruce
Glenny
Bruce.Glenny@rtsd.org
Radnor Peer Tutoring
PT
Kevgas
Radnor Actors Workshop (RAW)
Brian
Dietzler
Brian.Dietzl[email protected]
Radnor Capital
Todd
Miller
Todd.Miller@rtsd.org
Radnor Community Musicians
Dan
Drew
Daniel.Drew@rtsd.org
Radnor High School History Chapter
Robert
Spear
Robert.Spear@rtsd.org
Radnor Interact Club
Angelique
DiRocco
Angelique.Di[email protected]g
Radnor Investment Group (RIG)
Chris
Monahan
Radnor League of Women Voters Student Chapter
Ed
Ruby
Radnor Raver’s Poi Club
Chad
Gaiser
Chad.Gaiser@rtsd.org
Radnor Robotics
Ken
Delaney
Drew
Krupp
Drew.Krupp@rtsd.org
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Radnor Ski and Snowboarding Club
Molly
Fuhr
Molly.Fuhr@rtsd.org
Radnorite (The Radish)
Rick
Dunbar
Richard.Dunbar@rtsd.org
RADTV Club
Nikki
Krohn
Nikki.Krohn@rtsd.org
RMS Color Guard
Christina
Mazur
Christina.Mazur@rtsd.org
Roots and Shoots
Vince
Ridley
Vincent.Ridl[email protected]
SeaPerch
Craig
Leister
Craig.Leister@rtsd.org
Sexuality & Gender Alliance (SAGA)
Carl
Rosin
Carl.Rosin@rtsd.org
Christine
Kulp
Christine.Kul[email protected]
Spanish Service Club
Alicia
Alfonso
Alicia.Alfo[email protected]
Speak Up! Club (RHS)
Alicia
Alfonso
Alicia.Alfo[email protected]
Student Affairs Org/Student Govt
Kathy
Pearsall
Kathy.Pearsa[email protected]
Student Ambassadors (RHS)
Amy
Roseland
Amy.Roseland@rtsd.org
Nikki
Krohn
Nikki.Krohn@rtsd.org
Students Helping Students
Michelle
Wetzel
Michelle.Wetzel@rtsd.org
Student Library Board
Michelle
Wetzel
Michelle.Wetzel@rtsd.org
Technical Theater (Stage Crew)
Brian
Dietzler
Brian.Dietzl[email protected]
Thirst Project
Aaron
Kim
Aaron.Kim@rtsd.org
Melissa
Civitella
Melisa.Civitella@rtsd.org
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Tatyana
Oksyuk
Tatyana.Oksyuk@rtsd.org
USABO (Biology Olympiad)
PT
Kevgas
USAPhO (Radnor-USA Physics Olympiad)
Meridyth
Tyson
Meridyth.Tyson@rtsd.org
Video Game Club
Adam
Isard
Adam.Isard@rtsd.org
Women in STEM (WiSTEM)
Jennifer
O'Rourke
Yearbook (RHS)
Todd
Miller
Todd.Miller@rtsd.org
Drew
Krupp
Drew.Krupp@rtsd.org
Young Democrats (Radnor)
Colleen
Myers
Colleen.Myers@rtsd.org
Young Republicans (RHS)
Todd
Miller
Todd.Miller@rtsd.org
RADNOR HIGH SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Meeting times and locations will be announced through the school newsletter and E-minders. Additional
information about PTSA can be found on the district website.
The 2021-2022 officers are:
President: Rachel Sule
Vice-President of Communications: Rachel Sule
Secretary: Ylva Kelsall
Treasurer: Karen Trosset
Asst. Treasurer: Barb Cloonan
Welcome Coordinator: Eileen Fonseca and Julie Brennan
Grant Coordinator: Susi Bruhns
Among other activities, the PTSA sponsors the student directory, Open House, Winterfest, and a faculty
appreciation luncheon. The student directory contains names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all high school
students and will be available for sale at Open House on Thursday, September 9, 2021.
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Radnor High School Student Affairs
Student Government Officers 2021-2022
Student Affairs Sponsor – Mrs. Kathy Pearsall
Executive Director of Student Affairs: Tien Tran
Executive Vice-President: Michael McNicholas
Student Representatives to the Board of School Directors: Austin Johnson (12
th
) and Samantha Rosin (11
th
)
Seniors – Class of 2022
President: Justin Nourian
Vice-President: Neya Anand
Secretary: Caroline Constable
Treasurer: Sophia Twohig
Senators: Tellian Schwarz and Gaven Williams
Juniors – Class of 2023
President: PJ Duffy
Vice-President: Hajoon Kim
Secretary: Amelia Dole
Treasurer: Lauren Kelley
Senators: Gerry Atkinson and Ryan Brennan
Sophomores – Class of 2024
President: Finn Ryan
Vice-President: Angel Flores
Secretary: Rona Liu-Zhong
Treasurer: Chloe Fong
Senators: Sophie Carter and William Meyer
Administrative Assistant: Cara Ruggieri
Freshman – Class of 2025
Elections will take place in September
Class Sponsors:
Class of 2022: Dan Drew and Jessica Verguldi-Scott
Class of 2023: Wendy Greenawalt and Chad Gaiser
Class of 2024: Larissa Console and Joe Funk
Class of 2025: Amber Andrewlevich and Jordan Fink
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SECTION IV
ATTENDANCE AND DISCIPLINE POLICIES
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The goal of Radnor High School's attendance and discipline policies is to ensure an optimum learning
climate, and to provide a structure that will allow all Radnor High School students to develop the self-
discipline necessary to assume a positive place in society. To accomplish these tasks, active and positive
participation by students, staff, and parents is necessary.
Students should assume responsibility for their behavior. Students and their parents/guardians should
become thoroughly familiar with the student management sections of the Student Handbook.
Parents/guardians are asked to review the discipline and attendance information with their children.
Radnor High School staff will strive to administer the attendance and discipline policies consistently and
fairly. Radnor Township School District School Board Policy #204 addresses Attendance, and #218
addresses Student Discipline.
ATTENDANCE
Consistent attendance is important to success in all learning. Most learning occurs in a sequential order;
therefore, consistent attendance is necessary for students to build upon previous information, to provide
understanding, and to develop skills in all areas of curriculum. Daily attendance contributes to the total
development of the student and helps the student develop a sense of responsibility, self-discipline, and
good work habits. It is essential if students are to derive maximum benefits from their education and reach
their fullest potential. Additional information regarding attendance in Radnor Township School District
can be found on the district website (https://www.rtsd.org/domain/54), and in School Board Policy and
Administrative Regulation 204 (Attendance).
**School lateness and absences (excused and unexcused) are shown on HAC and will appear on report card.
Excused Absences
Attendance regulations are governed by the School Code of Pennsylvania and Radnor Township School
District Board Policy #204, which includes specific reasons for which a student may be excused from
school for all or part of a school day. These include:
• Illness
• Family Emergency
• Death of a Family Member
• Participation in a musical performance in conjunction with a national veterans' organization or
incorporated unit for an event or funeral. The national veterans' organization or incorporated unit
must provide the student with note in advance of the absence indicating the date, location and time
of the event or funeral.
• Medical or Dental Appointments
• Authorized School Activities
• Pre-Approved Educational Travel, Including College Visitations. This category of absence is
limited to 5 school days per school year.
• Pre-approved religious instruction (limit 36 hours per year)
• Bona Fide Religious Holiday
• For purposes of receiving tutorial instruction in a field not offered in the District’s curricula when
the excusal does not interfere with the student’s regular program of studies, the qualifications of
the tutor or instructor are satisfactory to the Superintendent or his/her designee, and permission for
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such excusal is sought in writing by the parent/guardian of the child in advance of the
commencement of such tutoring
• When the student is required to leave school for the purposes of attending court hearings related to
their involvement with the county children and youth agency or juvenile probation office.
• If the student is absent due to participation in a project sponsored by an organization that is
eligible to apply for a grant under the Pennsylvania Agricultural Fair Act.
• If a student is dismissed from school during school hours for health-related reasons by a certified
school nurse, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or a school administrator or designee
employed by the District.
• For obtaining professional health care or therapy service rendered by a licensed practitioner of the
healing arts in any state, commonwealth or territory.
• If a student whose parent or legal guardian has been called to duty for, is on leave from, or is
immediately returned from deployment to a combat zone or combat support posting, school
attendance, tests and extra-curricular or cocurricular activities, at the discretion of the
Superintendent or designee, no penalties shall be imposed for absences of up to five (5) days.
Teachers shall assist students in making up work caused by such absences.
• Where the Superintendent has approved an attendance, plan necessitated by rare and extraordinary
circumstances. In this context, “rare” means typically no more than 1 or 2 per year District-wide
and “extraordinary circumstances” means the student is engaged in a profession or activity at a
nationally recognized level.
It is important for parents to realize that other reasons for missing school, such as those listed below, will
result in an unexcused absence or lateness. This list includes but is not limited to:
• Oversleeping
• Missing the bus
• Babysitting
• Shopping
• Working (job)
• Participating in private hobbies or lessons
• Studying for an examination or preparing a term paper
• Car problems
• Family vacations that are not pre-approved – Educational Trip Request Form must be submitted
10 days prior.
• Unauthorized college visitations – Educational Trip Request Form must be submitted 10 days
prior.
Students who are absent have three (3) school days after their return to submit a written absence note
to the attendance office to have the absence excused. Failure to do so will result in having that
absence permanently coded as unexcused and the student will NOT be permitted to receive
credit for tests, quizzes, or work missed due to the unexcused absence. State law requires a
written explanation from the parent/guardian in each instance of school absence, lateness, or early
dismissal. Parents/guardians are requested to call (610) 293-0855 and choose option #3 any time
before 9:00 AM to report their child's absence. In the event a call is not received, a school
representative may attempt to contact the parents/guardians to confirm that the child is legitimately
absent. Even if a call is received, students must submit an excuse within the three-day period.
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MAKE-UP WORK
1. During absences, students will be permitted to make-up work missed during periods of
excused absences only. Students should make prior arrangements with teachers prior to field
trips.
2. Students will be permitted two (2) school days for each day of excused absence to make-up
schoolwork missed during the period of absence. For absences in excess of five (5) school
days, alternate arrangements may be made with individual teachers.
3. Students who do not make-up work in the approved time period, shall forfeit the right to
receive academic credit for work missed during the period of absence.
4. Any student whose absence is unexcused or who cuts a class shall have no opportunity to
make-up the schoolwork missed.
Procedure for collection of homework for student due to absence: Homework will be collected for a
student who has been absent for more than three days, or who anticipates an excused absence, which will
exceed three days (e.g. hospitalization) by the counselor. The student or parent should call the Guidance
Office with the request. Parents/Guardians may also email or call teachers. Requests for homework
should be filled within 48 hours.
Ø School absences and school lateness (excused and unexcused) are shown on report cards
and will appear on report card.
NOTE: Based upon the content of the absence card, one of the following seven (7) designations will be
issued:
• Excused Absence
• Unexcused Absence
• Illegal Absence
• Excused Lateness
• Unexcused Lateness
• Approved Early Dismissal
• Absent Excused - Late
School Response to Unexcused Absences
As outlined in more detail in Administrative Regulation 204 (Attendance), which can be found on the
District’s website, the District is required by law to take certain actions when students are truant and
habitually truant, as defined in Pennsylvania law. Students and their parents/guardians may be required to
attend a School Improvement Attendance Plan meeting, and referrals may also need to be made to school-
based or community-based attendance improvement programs, the Delaware County Office of Children
and Youth, and/or the local the magisterial district judge.
Late Arrival
Each day upon arriving to school, every student who is arriving late during homeroom (after 8:30 a.m.
but before 8:35 AM) without a note will report directly to homeroom. Unexcused tardiness will be
recorded in homeroom noting the time of arrival. Any student arriving after 8:35 AM without a note
should sign in at attendance and then report directly to the Assistant Principal’s office for immediate
consequences (see below). Students reporting late to school with a note from the parent/guardian or from
a medical or dental appointment with the reason for the tardiness should report directly to the Attendance
Office to sign in and receive a pass to class.
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For the late arrival to be excused, a written explanation must be submitted to the attendance office that
day. Specific reasons for which a student may be excused tardy are listed above in Section A. Examples
of reasons that will result in a lateness being coded as Tardy Unexcused are listed in Section A above as
well. Absence and Early Dismissal cards listing the acceptable reason, date, and signature of a parent or
guardian should be turned in at the Attendance Office. As per RTSD Board policy, “The mere fact that a
parent/guardian has written an excuse does not mean the absence is excused. Reasons for absence of a
doubtful nature are subject to administrative review.” The student will receive an excused absence pass
to present to their teachers. This note will give them permission to make up missed work. Students will
be assigned detentions for chronic lateness.
Students who do not sign in late will receive disciplinary action.
Classes missed for unexcused lateness will be treated as a class cut.
Note: Students who participate in Radnor High School athletics (practices or contests) and/or
extracurricular activities must be in attendance at school by 10:30 AM and remain in school for the
remainder of that school day.
Excessive Lateness
Unexcused Lateness:
1. After three (3) unexcused lateness the student will receive disciplinary action.
a. Disciplinary action may include:
• Conference with student
• Parent/guardian contact
• A or B detention(s)
• Denial of privileges/open campus
• Referral for counseling
• HS HOPE referral
2. After the ninth (9) unexcused lateness, the student will receive disciplinary action and a
parent/guardian conference with an administrative committee will be required to ascertain
their legitimacy. Additional action will be taken as needed.
a. Disciplinary action may include any actions listed above and:
• Loss of parking permit
• Suspension from extra-curricular activities
3. After the twentieth (20) unexcused lateness, the student will receive disciplinary action and
a parent/guardian conference with an administrative committee will be required to
ascertain their legitimacy. Additional action will be taken as needed.
4. Unexcused late arrivals that extend beyond homeroom and into instructional time may be
coded as an illegal class absence (cut) and could impact a student’s grade.
5. An accumulation of unexcused late arrivals could result in a notice of unlawful absence if a
student is of compulsory school age.
Early Dismissal Procedures
Students requesting early dismissal must present a note to the Attendance Office prior to homeroom and
then sign out in the attendance office when leaving. Each student will be issued a pass to show at the
main entrance. If the student returns to school that day, they should sign in at the Attendance Office upon
returning to school.
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If a student signs in after a test it is the student’s responsibility to see the teacher at some point that day to set up a
time to make up the assessment. If possible, the expectation is for the student to make up the test on the same day.
The same holds true for signing out before a test. If missing a test or exam for a doctor’s appointment, student may
be asked to provide a doctor’s note to attendance to verify absence. Students should make every attempt to take
exams on the date they are given. If a test was missed for a legitimate late arrival or early dismissal, it is the
student’s responsibility to communicate with the teacher and promptly take the exam.
CLASSROOM ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES:
Class work missed due to an illegal class absence (cut) or school absence, may not be made up for credit. The
student is still responsible for covering material missed for future assessments. IN ADDITION, THERE WILL
BE A 4% REDUCTION IN THEIR QUARTER GRADE FOR EACH ILLEGAL ABSENCE. Students who
miss class for a meeting with a school counselor or a teacher must notify the classroom teacher BEFORE the
meeting occurs. If this does not occur, a detention may be assigned.
Section V – Student Discipline
Student Code of Conduct
In order to reach the primary goal of quality education for all students, a positive learning climate must be
evident. To support the Radnor High School community in creating this climate, a comprehensive system
of discipline exists to be effective in reducing discipline problems. The Radnor High School Code of
Conduct contains reasonable rules aligned with Radnor Township School Board Policies.
Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their behavior and to refine their ability to recognize
right from wrong and act accordingly. Each student's rights, as well as those of the entire school
community, to participate in and conduct the instructional program must be respected. Appropriate
behavior is critical to create a healthy and safe school environment. Students are responsible for their
behavior on school grounds, at bus stops, during travel on school district buses, and at school-sponsored
activities off school property.
DESCRIPTION OF BEHAVIORS AND PROCEDURES FOR RESPONSE
LEVEL I VIOLATIONS
A level one (1) violation is a behavior, which disrupts or negatively affects the classroom’s learning
environment. Individual staff members, using a range of teacher-determined consequences, usually handle
these infractions.
EXAMPLES OF LEVEL I VIOLATIONS THAT IMPACT THE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT:
Behaviors which impede orderly classroom procedure include, but are not limited to, the following
examples:
a. Classroom lateness
b. Inappropriate and/or excessive talking
c. Leaving desk or seat without authorization
d. Eating in class/hallway
e. Failure to cooperate or act in a respectful manner
f. Failure to follow directions or refusing a reasonable request
g. Failure to do assigned work
h. Any other form of disruptive class behavior (ex. wearing sunglasses in school or during class,
unauthorized use of electronic devices, sleeping, shouting, and/or throwing objects)
i. Failure to serve teacher detention
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j. Leaving class and being gone for an extended period of time with no rational explanation or
documentation
k. Missing class to meet with school counselor or support staff without communicating with the
classroom teacher
Response by School for Level I Violations: The teacher will implement two or more of the following:
• Conference with student
• Verbal reprimand
• Special assignments
• Teacher detention
• Parent/guardian contact
• School counselor contact
• Referral to HS Hope
EXAMPLES OF LEVEL I VIOLATIONS THAT IMPACT THE OVERALL SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT:
Behaviors which interfere with the orderly operation of the school which include, but are not limited to,
the following examples:
a. Shouting and/or running in the hallways
b. Loitering
c. Out of class without permission
d. Leaving class without permission
e. Littering
f. Lateness to school – see attendance section of student handbook
g. Possession of or use of personal electronic equipment during the school day in unapproved
areas or in unauthorized ways
h. Wandering the hallways or campus
i. Eating in areas other than the designated/approved areas of the building
j. Cafeteria violations:
• The use of the cafeteria is a PRIVILEGE, NOT A RIGHT.
• Students are responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the area in which they are eating.
• All eating is expected to be confined to the cafeteria, cafeteria courtyard, or other
approved dining areas.
• Food should not be removed from the cafeteria for any reason.
k. Riding or possession of skateboards on school property including school buses
l. Inappropriate display of affection.
m. Use of personal electronic equipment during instructional time or in unapproved areas of the
building. See description below.
Personal Electronic Equipment includes but is not limited to: cell phones, iPods/MP3 players.
The use of personal electronic equipment is only permitted in approved areas. These devices are not
permitted in classrooms, gymnasiums, the auditorium, or the black box. When in the aforementioned
areas devices must be turned off and concealed at all times unless otherwise instructed by a teacher,
administrator, or when an Individualized Educational Plan or 504 Plan requires usage. Any student
caught using these devices in unapproved areas will be asked to cease using the device and may be subject
to disciplinary consequences. Students need to be aware that refusal to follow a reasonable request could
be considered insubordination.
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Response by School for Level I Violations: The administration will implement at least one of the
following:
• Verbal reprimand
• Conference with student
• Special assignments
• Confiscation
• Lunch or after school B detention(s)
• Saturday detention(s)
• Parental/Guardian contact
• Restorative meeting with peer or staff member
• Referral for counseling
• Referral to HS Hope
• Behavioral contract
• Suspension from extra-curricular activities
• Community service
All employees of the Radnor Township School District have a responsibility to promptly refer any
suspected or confirmed conduct, which could constitute a level I violation to the appropriate
administrator.
LEVEL II VIOLATIONS
Level two (2) violations are chronic level one behaviors or a behavior of a serious nature, which tends to
disrupt the school's learning environment. An assistant principal generally handles these infractions.
EXAMPLES OF LEVEL II VIOLATIONS
Behaviors whose frequency or seriousness disrupts the learning climate of the school include, but are not
limited to, the following examples:
a. Continuation of level I behaviors
b. Lying/forging or possession of forged notes
c. Parking violations
d. Refusal to serve detention
e. Motor vehicle code violations
f. Refusal to show ID
g. Throwing objects (including snowballs)
h. Possession of a lighter
i. Abusive or vulgar language towards peers, staff, and/or parents/guardians
j. Trespassing
k. Dissemination of unauthorized materials (see School Board Policy #220)
l. Gambling
m. Tampering with instructional materials
n. Being in an unauthorized area of the building/campus
o. Selling goods to raise money for a club or school sponsored event without proper authorization
p. Selling goods for personal gain
**If there are a significant number of detention cuts or a refusal to attend, the administration will
pursue suspension**
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Response by School for Level II Violations: The administration will implement at least one of the
following:
• Conference with student
• Verbal reprimand
• Parental/guardian contact
• Parent/guardian meeting with administration
• Restorative meeting with peer or staff member
• Special assignments
• Confiscation
• Lunch or after school B detention(s)
• Saturday detention(s)
• Referral for counseling
• Teacher detention
• Loss of privileges such as Gold Card or Open Campus
• Loss of parking privilege
• Suspension from extra-curricular activities
• Behavior contract
• HS Hope Referral
• Community service
• Cessation course
• Suspension from bus riding privileges
• Suspension from extra-curricular activities
• In-school suspension
• Out-of-school suspension
Additional Level II Violations:
- Possession or use of all cigarettes, electronic smoking products or devices, (including
vaporizers, e-cigarettes, liquids, etc.) or tobacco products on school grounds, on school
vehicles, or at school-sponsored activities, regardless of whether such activities take place on or
away from school property.
Response by School for possession and/or use of cigarettes, electronic smoking products or
devices including vaporizers, e-cigarettes, liquids, etc., or tobacco products are as follows:
• Fine of $50.00
• Cessation course
• Saturday detention(s)
• Loss of free periods and open campus if applicable
• Student will be placed in study hall for a minimum of twenty days (20) days if
applicable
• Tobacco products including vaporizers, e-cigarettes will not be returned
• Parent/guardian conference with administration (continued possession and/or use)
• Loss of privileges (continued possession and/or use)
• Out-of-school suspension (continued possession and/or use)
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- Cutting class including Study Hall: The student deliberately does not attend a class(s).
Response by School for cutting class are as follows:
• 1
st
offense: One after school B detention will be assigned, 4% grade reduction, loss of
free periods and open campus, the student will be placed in study hall for a minimum
of five (5) school days.
• 2
nd
offense: One after school B detention will be assigned, 8% grade reduction, loss of
free periods and open campus, the student will be placed in study hall for a minimum
of ten (10) school days.
• 3
rd
offense: One after school B detention will be assigned, 12% grade reduction, loss
of free periods and open campus, the student will be placed in study hall for a
minimum of fifteen (15) school days, and a fifteen (15) school day loss of senior
parking (for students who have parking) will be implemented.
• 4
th
and subsequent offenses: Two after school B detentions, an additional 4% grade
reduction for each offense (16% or more), loss of free periods and open campus, the
student will be placed in study hall for a minimum of twenty (20) school days, and a
twenty (20) school day loss of Senior Parking (for students who have parking) will be
implemented, along with a 7 calendar day suspension
*
from all extra-curricular
activities. *(Starting the day following a meeting with an Administrator during which
consequences are issued.)
**A class cut is considered an illegal class absence and no credit is given for any assigned
work missed**
- Leaving school grounds without permission: No student may leave school property without
permission. This policy covers field trips and other off-campus school sponsored activities. Once a
student has arrived in the morning, they are not permitted to leave school grounds unless they have
a signed open campus form from a parent/guardian.
Response by School for leaving school grounds without permission are as follows:
• 1st offense: After school B detention assignment, loss of open campus and free period
privileges, the student will be placed in study hall for a minimum of ten (10) school
days, and a ten (10) school day loss of senior parking (for students who have parking)
will be implemented.
• 2nd offense: After school B detention assignment and parental contact, and free period
privileges, the student will be placed in study hall for a minimum of fifteen (15) school
days, and a fifteen (15) school day loss of senior parking (for students who have
parking) will be implemented.
• 3
rd
and subsequent offense: Suspension, loss of open campus and free period
privileges, the student will be placed in study hall for a minimum of twenty (20) school
days, a twenty (20) school day loss of senior parking (for students who have parking)
will be implemented, and a parental meeting with administration will occur.
All employees of Radnor Township School District have a responsibility to promptly refer any suspected
or confirmed conduct which could constitute a level II violation to the appropriate administrator.
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LEVEL III VIOLATIONS
A level three (3) violation is any repeated level two behaviors or behavior which involve acts against
persons or property which do not seriously endanger the health or safety of others in school.
EXAMPLES OF LEVEL III VIOLATIONS
Acts directed against persons or property whose consequences may endanger the health, safety or welfare
of others in the school, include but are not limited to the following examples:
a. Continuation of level II behaviors
b. Fighting and/or instigating a fight
c. Vandalism (Board Policy #224)
d. Cheating – Academic dishonesty (Board Policy #106)
e. Possession of illegal substance paraphernalia (Board Policy #227)
f. Bullying (Board Policy #249)
g. Acceptable Use of Technology Policy violation (Board Policy #815)
h. Stealing
i. Extortion
j. Threats of bodily harm
k. Insubordination
l. Throwing objects from school building or from school bus windows
m. Any act on a school bus which jeopardizes the safety, health, or welfare of other passengers,
the driver, pedestrians, and/or drivers of other vehicles
n. Possession or sale of stolen goods
o. Tampering with fire extinguishers, hoses, or other fire-fighting equipment
p. Breaking and entering into any school building, room, closet, or locker
q. Possession or setting off any incendiary device(s)
r. Violation of suspension rules
s. Verbal assault of staff member
t. Bringing unauthorized visitors on campus
u. Possession of laser pointers
v. Hazing (Board Policy #247)
w. Possession of unauthorized medication (Board Policy #210)
x. Trespassing on school grounds
y. Recording a student/staff member without their express consent
z. Engaging in consensual sexual conduct or activities
aa. Activities, language (written or oral), pictures, gestures, or touching that, in any way,
disparages a person’s dignity, an individual's race, color, national origin/ethnicity, gender, age,
disability, sexual orientation or religion is not acceptable. (Board Policy #248)
Response by School for Level III Violations: The administration will do at least three of the following:
• Conference with student
• Parent/guardian contact
• HS HOPE referral
• Behavioral contract
• Suspension of bus riding privileges
• Loss of privileges such as gold card or open campus
• Lunch detention and/or after school B detention(s)
• Saturday detention(s)
• Withdrawal from class (WD)
• Confiscation
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• Loss of parking privilege
• Parent/guardian meeting with administration
• Restorative meeting with peer or staff member
• Suspension from extra-curricular activities
• Community service
• In-school suspension
• Out-of-school suspension
• Alternative school placement
• Contact law enforcement authorities
• Criminal prosecution
• Conference with superintendent, possible recommendation for expulsion
All employees of Radnor Township School District have a responsibility to promptly refer any suspected
or confirmed conduct which could constitute a level III violation to the appropriate administrator.
LEVEL IV VIOLATIONS
A level four (4) violation is repeated level three behaviors involving acts which result in violence toward
another person or property or which pose a direct threat to the safety of others in the school. A meeting
attended by the student, parent/guardian, assistant principal, principal, and/or superintendent must occur
before the student may attend classes. Police or the district justice may be contacted. The student will be
immediately removed from school grounds.
EXAMPLES OF LEVEL IV VIOLATIONS
Acts which result in violence to another’s person or property, or which pose a direct threat to the health,
safety or welfare of others in the school include, but are not limited to, the following examples:
a. Terroristic threats, including bomb or weapon threats (Board Policy #218.2)
b. Possession and/or use of a “weapon” which includes, but is not limited to, any knife, cutting
instrument, cutting tool, firearm, shotgun, rifle and any other tool, instrument, or implement
capable of inflicting serious bodily injury (Board Policy #218.1)
c. Arson
d. Inciting a riot
e. Violation of substance abuse guidelines. This rule pertains to actions on school grounds, at any
school activity, function or event, or in any vehicle designated or used by the school for
student transport, including public transportation or while traveling to or from school. (Board
Policy #227)
f. Physical assault of a staff member or a student
g. Causing a false alarm
The following sections of the Pennsylvania Criminal Law Code apply to students: (Section 4905) “A
person who knowingly causes a false alarm of fire or other emergency to be transmitted…commits a
misdemeanor of the first degree (Section 1101) Fine…$10,000 when the conviction is of a misdemeanor
of the first degree (Section 1104). A person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor may be sentenced
to imprisonment…of not more than five years in the case of a misdemeanor of the first degree.”
Response by School for Level IV Violations: The principal, in consultation with the superintendent, will
do three or more of the following:
• Parent/guardian contact
• Conference with student
• Suspension of all privileges and extra-curricular activities
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• Out-of-school suspension
• Conference with superintendent
• Alternative school placement
• Expulsion (requires school board action)
• Contact law enforcement authorities
• Criminal prosecution
All employees of the Radnor Township School District have a responsibility to promptly refer any
suspected or confirmed conduct, which could constitute a level IV violation to any administrator. In
extreme circumstances it may be necessary for an employee to call 911 to request additional help.
DRUG DETECTION DOGS
In accordance with School Board Policy 226, Radnor High School uses certified drug detection dogs to
ensure our campus is drug and alcohol free. Unannounced visits by certified drug detection dogs will
occur a minimum of once per marking period. This measure aims to ensure our students are safe and our
campus is drug and alcohol free.
LUNCH DETENTIONS
Students assigned a lunch detention should get their lunch and immediately report to the main office.
Once at the main office, students must sign in and remain in the main office waiting area for the duration
of the scheduled detention. Lunch detentions run 25 minutes over a student’s assigned lunch period.
Students must clean up after they are finished eating. Students may complete work, but sleeping, use of
electronic devices or communicating with other students is not permitted.
AFTER SCHOOL DETENTIONS
All detentions will be served on the day of assignment or on the following day if there is an acceptable
and valid reason verified by the appropriate administrator. Any student who does not attend an assigned
detention without a valid excuse will be subject to additional consequences which could include loss of
privileges and possibly suspension. After school detentions will be held Monday through Friday in the
designated classroom with the following classifications:
“A” Detention: 3:15 – 3:45 PM
“B” Detention: 3:15 – 4:15 PM
Students must follow the detention rules and must bring appropriate reading materials and/or schoolwork
to the assigned area. These rules include:
1. Detention begins at 3:15 PM Any student arriving after 3:15 PM will not be admitted into
detention. This action will be considered a detention cut.
2. All students must present a school I.D. card upon entering detention
3. Students must bring study materials or reading materials to detention.
4. There is no talking, sleeping, eating, use of electronic devices or communicating with other
students permitted.
5. Students MUST work independently.
6. Students may not leave the room to go to their lockers.
7. Students should go to their lockers and the rest room before detention.
8. Violations of the rules will result in a dismissal from detention subsequently being considered a
detention “cut”.
NOTE: Teacher detentions have priority over school detentions. If a teacher assigns a detention for a day
when a student already has a school detention, the student should serve the teacher detention and bring a
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note from the teacher to the assistant principal. The school detention will be rescheduled upon receipt of
the note.
OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (OSS)
Radnor Township School District Board Policy #233 addresses student suspensions. Students assigned to
this suspension will be required to stay in the home during regular school hours and should be monitored
by a parent or guardian. Students will be required to make up all schoolwork presented during the
suspension period. These students will not be allowed on school premises at any time during the
suspension period. The student may not return to classes until a conference is held with an administrative
committee.
• Parents/guardians may be required to meet with an administrative committee before the
student may re-enter school.
• Students who are suspended are required to meet with their school counselor within five
days of the incident.
• A student is permitted two days for every excused day of absence to make up all class work,
quizzes, or tests. Absences due to suspension are excused.
• Suspended students are prohibited from attending an activity or athletic event either as a
participant or spectator during the term of the suspension.
• Students suspended over final or mid-term exams are required to come after school on the
days they are suspended to take their final exams. Busing will not be provided, and students
are required to find their own transportation to and from school. Students who do not make
up their final exams before the end of the school year will receive an incomplete (I).
EXPULSIONS
In accordance with Radnor Township School District Policy #233, which is included as an appendix to
this handbook, students may be recommended for expulsion proceedings for:
1. Any level three (3) or four (4) behavior
2. Repeated out-of-school suspensions
SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES
School and life in general do not always go as planned. We all have difficult circumstances and situations
in life. Your school counselor is the person you should first seek out if you are having academic, social, or
emotional concerns. The school counselors will also guide students through the post high school selection
process.
The 2021-2022 counseling assignments are as follows:
Class of 2025 Grade 09 Class of 2024 Grade 10
A – Doe J. Semar A - D J. Semar
Doh – J S. Calaman E – Hop S. Calaman
K - Mc A. Wess Hor - Ma A. Wess
Me - R J. Lemon Mc - Sal J. Lemon
S - Z S. Pace Sam – Z S. Pace
Class of 2023 Grade 11 Class of 2022 Grade 12
A – Da J. Semar A- D J. Semar
De – Ho S. Calaman E - Ja S. Calaman
Hr - L A. Wess Je - Ma A. Wess
M - R J. Lemon Mc - R J. Lemon
S - Z S. Pace S - Z S. Pace
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PROCESS FOR ADDRESSING CONCERNS ABOUT A PERSON OR PROCEDURE
If a student or parent/guardian has a concern about a teacher or other staff member, that concern should
first be addressed with that individual. If that outcome is not deemed satisfactory, the concern may be
addressed to a building administrator. In most cases the administrator will convene a meeting among
the student and or parent/guardian and the teacher or staff member. If that outcome is deemed
unsatisfactory the parent/guardian will be directed to contact the Superintendent or designee.
This chain of command should be adhered to thus insuring an appropriate and proper outcome to the
concern
CHILD ABUSE
The reporting of suspected child abuse shall be in accordance with the procedures outlined in Board
Policy and Administrative Regulation 806 (Reporting Child Abuse), which is available for review on
the District’s website.
OPEN CAMPUS PROGRAM (OC)
Radnor High School maintains a modified open campus system. High school students need and
deserve education in accepting increasing responsibility for their own public behavior while in a
supportive school environment. Open campus privileges are granted only if the school administration
and parents/guardians both agree to this each school year. These privileges also require the students to
maintain academic standards. Those without permission, as well as those who abuse the privileges or
do not meet the academic standards, will not be allowed to leave campus.
**Students must carry at least 6.5 credits to be eligible for open campus privileges**
THE ADMINISTRATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REMOVE OPEN CAMPUS
PRIVILEGES FOR ANY INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR.
Students whose parent/guardian has checked YES on the open campus form are expected to do the
following during any unassigned class time:
• Study, read, and/or research in the library
• Study in a supervised area
• Socialize in the cafeteria or other appropriate on campus locations
• Make an appointment to see a counselor
• Seek help or work in the math center/writing center/support services area
• Make up missed tests, meet with teachers/staff, etc.
NOTES:
o Socializing is allowed only in the cafeteria, auditorium lobby, the back gym hall, and the
outdoor courtyards (weather permitting).
o Socializing in any academic hallway and quiet work areas, including the international café, is
not permitted during class time. This causes interruptions to our academic setting and will
not be tolerated.
• Students must have a valid student ID when exercising OC privileges.
• Students exercising off campus privileges must use the Raptor system located by the security
desk in the main entrance when leaving campus and upon students return to campus.
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• Students may only exit and re-enter through the main entrance doors.
• Students whose parents/guardians have checked NO on the open campus form have no open
campus privileges, meaning the student may not leave campus during the school day.
• Students will lose their open campus privileges for certain attendance or discipline violations.
These procedures are outlined in the “Attendance and Discipline” section of this handbook.
• Consequences for students leaving campus without permission are outlined earlier in this
student handbook.
• All students are required to carry an I.D. issued by the school.
Parents/guardians and students should read and discuss the school rules and regulations, which
appear in the student handbook, as well as discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the open
campus Program.
GRADE PRIVILEGES - related to departing campus
NO STUDENT IS PERMITTED TO LEAVE CAMPUS DURING COMMUNITY PERIOD!
FRESHMEN
• No open campus privileges.
• All freshmen are required to remain in Study Hall for the entire school year.
• No freshman is permitted to leave campus during the school day unless they have an
approved early dismissal.
SOPHOMORES
• Sophomores may leave campus ONLY at the beginning of the last period of the day
provided that the time is unassigned.
JUNIORS
• Juniors may leave campus during the student’s scheduled lunch period.
• Juniors may leave campus at the beginning of the last period of the day provided that the
time is unassigned.
SENIORS
• Seniors may leave campus any time class is unassigned.
Students exercising off campus privileges must use the Raptor
system located by the security desk in the main entrance when
leaving campus and upon students return to campus.
The administration reserves the right to remove open campus privileges for any
student, at any time and for any inappropriate behavior.
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SECTION VI - GENERAL INFORMATION
PARKING
Parking for students is at a premium at the High School. Permits are for seniors only and determined
through a lottery and assignment process for eligible members of the senior class, as there are a limited
number of spots. Additional information regarding Radnor High School parking can be found on the
high school website here.
Student parking regulations are as follows:
1. The parking permit must be hanging from the rear-view mirror at all times while the vehicle
is on campus. Permits will be available by following our parking process for a cost of $75.
All information can be found here, or in the Main Office. Spaces are limited.
2. Parking is permitted only in the upper student lot or in the west end of the lower lot which
is adjacent to the King of Prussia Rd. entrance to the Radnor High School campus in the
numbered space that corresponds to the hangtag number. There will be no parking
permitted outside of these lots (in fire lanes, visitor, staff, administrative, any parallel
parking spaces, etc.,) at any time.
3. Students who violate parking regulations will be subject to fines. Repeat offenders will be
towed at the owner’s expense.
4. Only the Radnor High School registered driver may operate their vehicle while on campus
during school hours.
5. The speed limit on campus is 15 miles per hour.
6. Students may not loiter in the parking lots or in parked cars.
7. Any student driving in a reckless manner may have privileges temporarily or permanently
revoked at the discretion of the administration.
8. Any senior who received a final grade of an F in any class the previous year is not eligible
for a permit.
9. Only students with open campus privileges may obtain/possess a parking permit.
10. Students must present their student ID card to security at the main office before leaving the
building. Failure to follow open campus procedures may result in a loss of parking
privileges.
11. Students parking without a valid permit or permission may be subject to fines and/or towing
at the owner’s expense.
12. Parking privileges may be suspended for chronic lateness to school, or other disciplinary
offenses.
13. The RHS tobacco and electronic smoking products policy directs action to be taken for
possession of tobacco and electronic smoking products on campus. This policy applies to
tobacco and electronic smoking products in cars driven or parked on campus.
14. Permits MAY NOT be sold, borrowed, transferred, or traded.
15. The Radnor High School administration reserves the right to search any vehicle located on
Radnor High School property reasonably suspected of containing items in violation of
applicable law and/or School Board Policy.
16. Any person parking on school district property must have a thorough understanding of the
Radnor School District Parking Policy #223.
17. The District is not responsible for any vehicle or its contents while on school property.
Parking permits may be revoked or suspended for any violation of these regulations or those
otherwise outline in this Student Handbook or School Board Policy. (Parking fees will NOT be
reimbursed for suspended or revoked permits.)
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STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – HS HOPE
Radnor High School Student Assistance Program is a systemic process using techniques to mobilize
school resources to remove barriers to learning. The core of the program is school staff, all
professionally trained, with a team approach. Team members are trained to identify problems,
determine whether or not the presenting problem lies within the responsibility of the school and to
make recommendations to assist the student. When the problem lies beyond the scope of the school,
the Student Assistance Team will assist the parents/guardians and student so they may access services
within the community. The team members do not diagnose, treat or refer to treatment; but they may
refer for a screening or an assessment by our school psychologist for treatment. All referrals are
confidential and can be made through administration, school counselor, or any staff member. If you or
someone you know may be experiencing difficulties, please make a referral. More information
regarding HS Hope can be found here.
ELEVATOR KEYS
Elevator keys are available for students who are unable to use the stairs. Only the student to whom it
is issued may use the key. Replacement of lost keys will carry a $25 charge. The student should reach
out to their school counselor or house principal if the student needs an elevator key.
SCHOOL STORE
The school store, which is run and staffed by the PTSA, is in the cafeteria and open during lunches and
after school. General school supplies, snacks, gym uniforms, and other items are available. Monies
raised are used to defray class expenses and for other student needs.
HALL LOCKERS
The following guidelines for locker use should be followed:
1. Students are responsible for upkeep of assigned lockers.
2. Students are to use only the locker assigned by the administration.
3. Students are encouraged to lock their lockers. Locks can be purchased at the school store.
Unauthorized locks on lockers will be removed (at the expense of the student) and the contents
of the locker will be confiscated.
4. Students are to use lockers only between classes so as not to disturb classes in session.
5. Students are responsible for clearing out lockers as required by deadlines set by school.
6. Lockers are the property of the district and, as such, may be searched by the Administration if
there is reasonable suspicion that the locker may contain any substance in violation of
applicable law and/or School Board Policy. The locks will be removed (at the expense of the
student) and the contents of the locker will be confiscated.
7. The District is not responsible for any lost, damaged or stolen items.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM POLICY
1. A gray t-shirt, athletic shorts or pants and sneakers are required for all physical education
classes grades 9 through 12. Incoming ninth graders may wear their Radnor middle school
shirt.
2. Students failing to wear the t-shirt and athletic clothing will be considered unprepared.
Continued unpreparedness will result in a grade reduction.
3. Swimming classes – Students enrolled in swimming classes may wear a one-piece bathing suit
for girls and board shorts/mesh shorts for boys that are dark in color purchased at a location of
your choice.
4. All Physical Education students should lock all personal items in a locker during class.
The District is not responsible for any article that is lost, stolen or damaged. Locks can be
purchased at the school store.
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LOST AND FOUND
Students seeking a lost item should check in the main office. All unclaimed items are donated to
charity at the end of each school year.
MEDICATION
Unless specifically authorized by Board Policy, students are not permitted to carry or self-administer
medication at school, on school vehicles, or at school sponsored activities on or off school property.
This includes both prescribed and over the counter medicines (Tylenol, Advil, etc.). Students who
need to take medication during school, at any school-sponsored activity, or on a conveyance providing
transportation to or from a school or school-sponsored activity shall consult Board Policy and
Administrative Regulation 210 (Use of Medications), which is available on the district’s website. The
RHS medication form can be found here:
WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL
The process for withdraw from school is addressed in Radnor Township School Board Policy #208
which is included in the appendix of the student handbook.
1. To accomplish a withdrawal, a letter from a parent or guardian stating the purpose of and
information relative to the request must be submitted to Ms. Amelia Dougherty, RTSD Registrar,
at the administrative building.
2. No school reports will be released until the student's checkout process has been completed and all
financial obligations have been met. The checkout process is as follows:
a. Obtain a withdrawal and check out form from Ms. Amelia Dougherty, RTSD Registrar, at
the administrative building.
b. Have all those designated on the form sign it to indicate materials turned in, debts cleared,
etc.
c. Return forms to Ms. Amelia Dougherty, RTSD Registrar, at the administrative building.
VISITOR POLICY
The District’s Board Policy regarding school visitors is available for review (Board Policy and
Administrative Regulation 907 – School Visitors) on the district’s website. All visitors are required to
sign in at the school's main office and present a valid government-issued identification, which will be
validated through a state database system. A visitor badge will be provided to the visitor, which must
be worn in a visible manner for the duration of the visit. Upon completion of the visit, the individual
must sign out in the main office and dispose of the badge. The visitor badge is valid only for the
duration of that visit. Any visitor on school property who has not registered at the school's main office
is considered to be trespassing. The individual will be asked to return to the school's office to register
or else will be asked to leave immediately. If any visitor refuses to leave school property when asked
to do so or creates a disturbance, the principal or designee may request aid from law enforcement
agencies to remove the individual.
To ensure visitations are productive for both school and visitor, please follow these guidelines:
1. Visitors are those people who are not currently employed by the Radnor Township School
District.
a. Employees of the Radnor Township School District must wear their ID badge at all
times while school is in session.
2. All visitors must register with security at the main entrance.
a. During registration visitors must present their driver’s license to be scanned for a
criminal background check.
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b. Visitors who do not pass a background check as well as those who do not have a
driver’s license will not be permitted to enter RHS.
3. All visitors must wear a visitor identification sticker in a visible place.
4. All visitors must give a minimum of 24 hours’ notice prior to their arrival to teachers and staff
with whom they wish to meet.
a. A list of approved visitors, the employee they have an appointment scheduled with, and
the time of their visit will be kept by security.
b. In the event a potential visitor is not on the list, a secretary will attempt to contact the
staff member to confirm the appointment.
c. If the staff member is unable to be reached, security will notify building administration
who will make a determination.
5. Visitors without an appointment will be denied access to Radnor High School with the
following exceptions:
a. Parents/Guardians coming to pick up their children or visiting the school counseling
office.
b. Contractors and businesses making or accepting a delivery (i.e.: UPS, FedEx, Brinks,
etc.)
c. Representatives from colleges/universities
d. Outside agencies arriving for IEP, transition or other school related meetings (i.e.:
DCIU)
e. Guests invited for specific events (i.e.: ASK meetings, Has Been Luncheon, etc.)
f. Approved volunteers assisting with a specific event.
6. Parents/guardians wishing to drop off items for their children will do so at the security desk.
7. Recent graduates of RHS wishing to visit their teachers or retrieve materials must adhere to the
visitation procedure outlined above.
8. The high school administration reserves the right to approve or deny access to any visitor.
Students who wish to bring a non-Radnor student to class for the day must adhere to the following
guidelines:
1. All student guests must be approved no less than one week (5 school days) prior to the date
they are to visit by the building principal.
2. It is the responsibility of the Radnor student who wishes to bring a guest to notify their
teachers. This notification will take place after approval has been given by the principal, but no
fewer than 2 school days prior to the visitation date.
3. Student guests are only permitted to visit one day per school year.
4. Students are not permitted to bring guests during testing windows (PSATs, Keystones,
Midterms, AP Exams, Finals) or on the day of the LM Pep Rally.
5. Classroom teachers reserve the right to disallow student guests in their classrooms.
a. Any student guest who does not have a place to go during a period should report to the
main office.
6. Student guests must abide by Code of Conduct outlined in the RHS Student Handbook.
7. Radnor students must be with their student guests at all times.
INCLEMENT WEATHER AND SCHOOL CLOSING
In the event of inclement weather (snow, etc.) local radio and television stations announce early in the
morning all school closings and delayed openings. The information is also carried on local cable TV
stations. Numbers identify school districts and Radnor Township School District's number is 457. In
addition, parents/guardians may sign up for text message alerts through School Messenger by
following the instructions on the following webpage.
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STUDENT FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
Students are responsible for the security and care of all textbooks and other school property issued to
them. At the end of each marking period students with outstanding obligations will have access to the
Home Access Center (HAC) turned off. Students who do not turn in materials, pay the resulting debts,
or make arrangements with the school by the end of the school year will not be issued report cards
until the debts are paid. Graduating seniors will not receive diplomas and final transcripts will not be
forwarded to colleges if outstanding debts are not paid. Undergraduates will not be given a schedule
for the following school year if debts have not been cleared.
FOOD, BEVERAGE AND CAFETERIA
Student behavior in the cafeteria should follow the rules of common courtesy and common sense. All
students should adhere to the following Food and Beverage Policy:
Food and beverage should not be consumed outside the cafeteria during the school day. There will be
no food or drink consumed in the halls, corridors, lobbies, stairwells and restrooms unless granted
permission from an administrator. Bottled water will be an exception and consumption is permissible
in halls, corridors, lobbies, stairwells and restrooms. The following exceptions will be honored:
• Consumption of food or beverages, including water, in instructional areas, computer labs, and
classrooms will be at the discretion of the assigned teacher.
• Medical reasons that would require students to have food or beverage at their work areas.
STUDENT MEAL CHARGING POLICY
Students are not permitted to charge a-la-carte or other nonprogram foods when their individual
student accounts lack sufficient funds to cover the cost of the items. Parents/guardians are required to
cover negative balances incurred by the student.
Students will be permitted to charge meals and will not be denied a meal on account of the insufficient
funds in their student meal accounts, unless the district is directed in writing by the student’s
parent/guardian.
Students may not be publicly identified or stigmatized or required to perform chores or other work
when they cannot pay or have a negative student account balance. Schools will not require a student to
discard a school meal after it has been served to the student, even if the student is unable to pay for the
meal or has a negative student account balance. [Note: It shall not constitute public identification or
stigmatization of a student for a school to restrict privileges and activities of students who owe money
for school meals if those same restrictions apply to students who owe money for other school-related
purposes.
Information on meal prices, menus, how to apply for free or reduced priced meals, how to check a
meal balance or add funds can be found on the District’s Food Services webpage. Additional
information regarding school meal account procedures can be found in Board Policy and
Administrative Regulation 808 (Food Services), which are available on the District’s website.
FIRE DRILL
Fire drills are designed to prepare faculty, staff, and students to evacuate the building in a timely
fashion in the event of a real fire. When a fire alarm sounds students should be attentive to teacher
directions and should move quickly and quietly out of the building in single file lines. Once outside
teachers will take roll to ensure all students are in attendance. Any student who does not have an
assigned class during that time should exit the building, find a teacher, and ensure they are accounted
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for. Following the drill, students who were present in school, but marked absent during the fire drill,
will be called to the office, and assigned a consequence.
DRESS REGULATIONS
In accordance with Board Policy 221, the Board of School Directors recognizes that each student's
mode of dress and grooming is a manifestation of personal style and individual preference. However,
the Board has the authority to impose limitations on students' dress in school. As such, student’s
clothing must be clean and in accord with health and safety regulations of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania. In addition, clothing that is indecent, obscene, or offensive, that contains overt
references to sex, drugs or alcohol, or contains both direct or indirect references to violence or violent
groups will not be permitted. The Board of School Directors will not interfere with the right of
students and their parents/guardians to make decisions regarding their appearance, except when their
choices disrupt the educational program of the schools or affect the health and safety of others. When
student dress may constitute student expression, Board Policy 220 Student Expression/Distribution and
Posting of Materials shall apply. Students may be required to wear certain types of clothing while
participating in physical education classes, technical education, extracurricular activities, or other
situations where special attire may be required to ensure the health or safety of the student.
HONOR CODE:
The Radnor Township School District community holds the pursuit of knowledge in high regard. To
support this pursuit, we believe that honesty, integrity, respect, and responsibility must be present
among students, teachers, administrators, and parents/guardians. This Academic Honor Code (Board
Policy #106) outlines basic requirements and responsibilities and is to be used to guide principle
conduct in academic performance.
THE LIBRARY
The library is open from 8:00 to 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM on
Friday. Students are welcome to use the library during these times. The use of this facility should be
considered a privilege. The goal is to encourage access to information in a variety of formats and
introduce young adults to literature and other resources. The first priority of the library is providing
services to classes doing research units where the teacher has reserved time in the library. Students
may come to the library during an unscheduled period or from study hall with a library pass, which
they can obtain from their classroom teacher. If the library is overcrowded, students may be admitted
on a limited basis. There are rules in the library, but they are important:
a. The library is for use of resources and quiet study only.
b. No food or drink is permitted in the library.
c. Inappropriate or disrespectful behavior may result in loss of library privileges and additional
disciplinary consequences.
d. The picture ID is also the library card. It is required for borrowing from the library. Each
student is responsible for all materials checked out on his/her library card. Do not lend your ID
card. If you lose or damage a book, you must pay the full cost of the book so that a replacement
copy may be purchased.
e. A fine is charged for any material returned after the due date; the fine schedule is posted in the
library. Any material lost or damaged must be paid for at the full replacement cost and will
include a processing fee.
f. Computer use must be in accordance with posted rules as well as the Acceptable Use Policy.
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ANNUAL NOTICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
The Annual Notice of Special Education Services is posted in the Delaware County Daily Times prior
to the beginning of each school year in August. A full copy of this posting, also called the Child Find
Notice, is available in the front foyer of the Radnor Township School District administration building
and the Office of Student Services at 610-688-8100 x6071.
The Radnor Township School District provides – without cost to parents – screenings, evaluations,
appropriate programs, and services to all students thought to be exceptional and in need of specially
designed instruction, from age 5 through the end of the school year that the student turns 21. These
programs and services are made available to children who meet the qualifications of being a student
with intellectually disabled, hearing impairments including deafness, speech or language impairments,
visual impairments including blindness, emotional disturbance, multiple disabilities, orthopedic
impairments, autism, traumatic brain injury, other health impairments, and specific learning disability.
School-age children who do not meet the eligibility criteria outlined above may be eligible for special
protections and for adaptations and accommodations in instruction, facilities, and activities under the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Children are entitled to such protections, adaptations, and/or
accommodations if they have a diagnosed mental or physical disability that substantially limits or
prohibits participation in or access to an aspect(s) of the school program.
Public schools must educate children to the maximum extent appropriate in the regular education
setting and they must receive instruction that conforms as much as possible to the instruction received
by non-disabled students. Depending on the nature and severity of the disability, Radnor Township
School District can provide programs and services beginning in the least restrictive environment to the
most restrictive setting; in the one of the following.
! The public school the child would attend if not disabled
! An alternative regular public school either in or outside of the district
! A special education program or center operated by a public school entity
! An approved private school or other private facility licensed to serve children with
disabilities
! A residential school
! An approved out-of-state program
! In the home.
The school district has established procedures to search out children who may qualify for special
services. These procedures are to identify children with disabilities in order to provide them with a
free, appropriate, public education, and include ongoing group and individual student screenings,
parent referrals, teacher referrals and school team referrals. Information about students with disabilities
is collected and maintained by the school district. However, personally identifiable information on all
children is confidential and protected by the school district’s policy and procedure on student records.
Screening activities conducted by the district may include but are not limited to:
! Ongoing analysis of the student’s response to instruction and to statewide and district-wide
assessments
! Team-based baseline assessment and analysis of the child’s response to individualized
academic or behavioral intervention over a period of up to 60 days in response to a request by
the child’s teacher, parent, or other concerned school personnel
! Health screenings
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Special education services are provided according to the primary educational needs of the child and not
the category of disability. The types of educational services available include:
! Learning support
! Life skills support
! Emotional support
! Deaf or hearing impaired support, blind or visually impaired support, physical support, autistic
support
! Multiple disabilities support
! Related services such as speech and language support, occupational therapy, physical therapy,
nursing services, audiologist services, counseling, and family training.
Children of preschool age (age 3 to 5) are served by the Delaware County Intermediate Unit (610-938-
9000) in a variety of home- and school-based programs that take into account the chronological and
developmental age and primary needs of the child. As with school-age programs, preschool programs
must ensure that to the maximum extent appropriate, children with disabilities are educated with non-
disabled peers.
For further information regarding the Child Find process and related parent rights and protections, or
other student services or special education information, please contact the Director of Student Services
and Special Education of the Radnor Township School District at 610-688-8100 x6071.
RTSD Verification of Residency and Eligibility for Educational Services
As we prepare for the opening of another school year, it is extremely important to advise you regarding
the policy of the Radnor Township School District and the Pennsylvania state law regarding residency
and eligibility to receive educational services within Radnor Township School District.
Pennsylvania Public School Code, Sections 1301, 1302, 1305, 1306, 1309, 1310, and 1316 contain the
state law regarding enrollment and eligibility to attend the local public school where the parent / guardian
of a school-age student resides and the eligibility of certain non-resident students attending public
schools. Radnor Township School District School Board Policy # 200 Enrollment in District, #201
Admission of Students, and #202 Eligibility of Non-Resident Students, in accordance with the state laws
above, are the policies that govern your student(s) initial and continued eligibility to attend school in the
Radnor Township School District. Therefore, it is important to notify your child’s school if you or your
child’s living arrangements change at any time during the school year.
Please carefully review the following items that may impact your child’s eligibility to attend school
in the Radnor Township School District.
You or your child has moved:
If you or your child has moved or will be moving at any time to a different location within Radnor
Township or no longer reside in Radnor Township, you must immediately notify your child’s school
regarding your current address and continued eligibility to attend Radnor schools. Failure to do so may
result in your child’s withdrawal from school and legal proceedings against you to recover tuition and
other associated fees regarding your child’s removal from school.
You are keeping a school aged child whose parents/guardians reside elsewhere:
If you are keeping a school-age child in your home, whose parents or guardians reside elsewhere, you
must complete and submit an Affidavit of Residency form before the start of each school year. This
form constitutes a sworn statement that you are providing gratis support to the school-age child as if
they were your own, and that the living arrangement is continuous and not just for the school year or
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solely for attending school in Radnor Township. If you have previously completed an Affidavit of
Residency form, a form will be mailed to you prior to the start of the school year. If you do not receive
the form, please contact your child’s school to receive a copy of the Affidavit of Residency. A new
Affidavit of Residency must be completed each year for each child and submitted with proof of
residency. See below for acceptable proof of residency documents. These forms must be signed and
notarized in the presence of a Notary Public. Failure to do so may result in your child’s withdrawal
from school and legal proceedings against you to recover tuition and other associated fees regarding
your child’s removal from school. In addition, any false information provided by you regarding
residency could result in your personal liability for tuition and/or criminal prosecution.
You are the parent / guardian of a school-age child and you and your child are living with a Radnor
Township Resident (including a family member):
If you are the parent or guardian of a school-age child who attends public school in the Radnor
Township School District and you are residing in the home of a Radnor Township resident, including
family members, you must complete a Multiple Occupancy Registration before the start of each school
year. The Multiple Occupancy Registration process contains two affidavits; an Application for Multiple
Occupancy that is completed by the child’s parent / guardian, and the Certificate of Multiple Occupancy
that is completed by the Radnor Township resident with whom you reside. A new Application for
Multiple Occupancy and a Certificate of Multiple Occupancy form must be completed each year and
submitted with proof of residency. See below for acceptable proof of residency documents. If you have
previously completed an Application for Multiple Occupancy and a Certificate of Multiple Occupancy
form, the forms will be mailed to you prior to the start of the school year. If you do not receive the
forms, please contact your child’s school to make arrangements to receive a copy of the Application for
Multiple Occupancy and the Certificate of Multiple Occupancy forms. These forms must be signed and
notarized in the presence of a Notary Public. Failure to do so may result in your child’s withdrawal
from school and legal proceedings against you to recover tuition and other associated fees regarding
your child’s removal from school. In addition, any false information provided by you regarding
residency could result in your personal liability for tuition and/or criminal prosecution.
Acceptable proof of residency documents
Parents/Guardians must provide three proofs of residency (ONE of the following: original lease or
deed signed by both parties, mortgage payment booklet, or agreement of sale followed by original
copy of settlement papers within 45 calendar days of settlement; PLUS any TWO of the following
showing identical name and address: valid driver’s license, valid vehicle owner’s card, current utility
bill, paycheck stub containing home address, tax bill or sewer bill).
If you have any questions regarding the above requirements, the school district polices, or questions
regarding your child’s specific eligibility for enrollment in school, please contact your child’s school
for assistance.
MANDATED VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
Proof of immunization means a written record showing the dates (month, day, year) your child was
immunized. Information on required school immunizations/vaccinations can be found on the
Pennsylvania Department of Health’s website. Information on exemptions from these requirements
that may be available to students can be found in Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 203
(Communicable Diseases and Immunization), which can be found on the district’s website.
If you have questions regarding immunization requirements, please talk to your schools certified
school nurse.
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STUDENT WELLNESS POLICY (Board Policy #272)
The District recognizes that student wellness and proper nutrition are related to students’ physical well-
being, growth, social and emotional development, and readiness to learn. The Board of School
Directors is committed to providing a school environment that promotes student wellness, proper
nutrition, nutrition education, and regular physical activity as part of the total learning experience in
accordance with evidence-based strategies and techniques. In a healthy school environment, students
will learn about and participate in positive dietary and lifestyle practices that can improve student
achievement. A copy of the District’s Student Wellness Policy is available in its entirety in Board
Policy and Administrative Regulation 272 (Student Wellness), which are available for review on the
District’s website. Student and their parents/guardians are encouraged to review this Policy and
Administrative Regulation closely, as it contains information, guidelines, and limitations on matters
such as fundraisers at school involving food, classroom/school celebrations, and homemade food
brought into school for sharing with others.
ANTI-HAZING (Board Policy #247)
Hazing activities of any type are inconsistent with the educational goals of the District and are always
prohibited. Parents/guardians and students are asked to review and familiarize themselves with the
requirements of Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 247 (Anti-Hazing), both of which can be
found online or here.
HARASSMENT (Board Policy #248)
Harassing behavior, including sexual harassment, is inconsistent with the educational goals of the
District and is prohibited at all times. Parents/guardians and students are asked to review and
familiarize themselves with the requirements of Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 248
(Harassment), both of which can be found online or here.
The District’s Title IX Sexual Harassment grievance procedures are outlined at
https://www.rtsd.org/Page/22831. Parents/guardians and students are similarly asked to review and
familiarize themselves with these procedures. Contact information for the District’s Title IX
Coordinator is indicated below.
Title IX Coordinator: Todd Stitzel
Office address: RTSD Administrative Offices, 135 S. Wayne Ave., Wayne PA 19087
Email: [email protected]
Telephone number: 610-688-8100
BULLYING (Board Policy #249)
Bullying creates an atmosphere of fear and intimidation, detracts from the safe environment necessary
for student learning, and may lead to more serious violence. Therefore, bullying by and of District
students is always prohibited. Parents guardians and students are asked to review and familiarize
themselves with the requirements of Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 249 (Bullying), both
of which can be found online or here.
ACCEPTABLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY (Board Policy #815)
The District’s Acceptable Use of Technology Policy (Policy and Administrative Regulation 815) is
available on the District’s website. Parents/Guardians are strongly encouraged to review these
documents and discuss the applicable rules and expectations with their children in age-appropriate
ways. Policy and Administrative Regulation 815 are available for review on the District’s website or
here.
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The use of District technology resources is a privilege, not a right, and may be revoked at any time for
abusive conduct or a violation of the Acceptable Use of Technology Policy.
Users of District technology resources shall have no expectation that their activity on or files or
communications stored on or sent through such resources will be private, regardless of whether activity
takes place on or away from school property; this includes, but is not limited to, anything that is
created, stored, sent, deleted, received or displayed on, over or through District technology resources.
Files or other information placed or stored on District technology resources are subject to review and
may be deleted without notice.
Parents/Guardians or students that have questions about the District’s Acceptable Use of Technology
Policy shall bring such questions to the attention of their building principal.
SOCIAL MEDIA (Board Policy #815.1)
The District recognizes the degree to which social media (blogs, micro blogs, social networks, media
sharing sites, wikis, and the like) are part of our everyday lives. The District understands that these
tools can have a place in education when used to further student-inquiry, investigation and
communication.
Teachers may choose to use social media in the classroom to support curriculum and instruction where
interactions focus on school-related content and issues. If they chose to do so, teachers must create an
account dedicated to their professional work and represent themselves as themselves, not as the
District. Teachers are not permitted to engage in online friendships with students and are asked to
carefully consider online friendships with parents or guardians of students.
Students and teachers may not communicate online in ways that are hurtful or inappropriate or share
inappropriate media of any kind. Teachers and students must only represent themselves and not
express or imply they represent the official position of the district in any way. Teachers and students
who are unsure about proper uses of a social media site or tool are asked to speak to building
administrators.
Students who do not follow this policy may lose computer privileges, network access privileges or
receive other disciplinary consequences.
More information on RTSD's Social Media Policy and additional resources, can be found here.
PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES (Board Policy #829)
The District and Radnor High School acknowledge that students often bring various personal, family-
owned electronic devices to school. These devices include, but are not limited to, netbooks, tablets,
iPads/iPod Touch devices and eReaders. At the discretion of individual teachers, students are permitted
to use these devices for instructional purposes that do not disrupt the classroom and in ways that are
consistent with the District’s Acceptable Use Policy.
Students who bring a personal electronic device are reminded that they are not permitted to record or
photograph or video others unless directed by a teacher as part of an educational assignment and
receive permission from the subject. Devices are to be turned off and put away during tests and
assessments unless directed otherwise by the classroom teacher. Personal electronic devices may not
be used in locker rooms, bathrooms, pool areas or other locations where there is an expectation of
personal privacy. Students are prohibited from creating a “mobile hot spot”. The District is not liable
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for the loss, theft, damage or unauthorized use of personal electronic devices nor are any District
personnel permitted to provide tech support for these devices.
USE OF VIDEO CAMERAS ON BUSES
School buses may be equipped with video and audio recording devices which provide video and audio
surveillance for safety, security, and disciplinary purposes. Students, their parents/guardians, and, where
applicable, school bus drivers and passengers will be notified as to the presence and possible activation
of any video and audio recording devices.
The purpose of surveillance monitoring on school buses is to provide a safe environment for students,
school personnel and contracted personnel. Surveillance monitoring will assist as a deterrent to
misconduct which jeopardizes the safety of students and other permitted occupants of school buses,
however it does not ensure the elimination of misconduct and cannot guarantee the absolute safety of
those on board.
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Radnor High School Map
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