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Admissions to Primary Education is based on the following requirements: 1. Resident of Lower Moreland 2. Proof of Age – Birth Certificate 3. Placement Criteria, kindergarten: 1. 5 years old by September 1 2. Gesell Test of School Readiness • Parental Input 4. Placement Criteria, Grade 1: 1. 6 years old by September 1 2. Gesell Test of School Readiness 3. Parental Input 5. Immunizations: under PA State law, all children entering school for the first time must be immunized as follows: 1. 2 varivax immunizations or history of the disease (chicken pox) 2. 2 doses of Measles & Mumps vaccine (usually given as MMR). 1 dose of rubella (usually given as MMR). 3. 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine Health Services Each school has a health room and a full time nurse. The school nurse conducts vision and hearing screenings at prescribed intervals. In certain grades, scoliosis and tuberculosis tests are given. Emergency cards are kept in the health room for each student. State law requires that a complete physical exam be completed upon entrance into school and in grades 6 and 11. Dental exams are required in kindergarten and in grades 3 and 7. Parents are encouraged to take their children to their family physician or dentist. Forms are provided by the district. A school doctor and dentist are available for consultation and examinations. Prescribed medicines are dispensed with a physician’s direction and parental consent. All students participating in competitive sports must pass physical examinations given by the family physician before the beginning of each sport’s season. New Admissions 4. 4 doses of diphtheria and tetanus – 1 dose must be after 4th birthday. 5. 3 doses of polio Additional required immunizations for all students entering 7th grade: 1. Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) if more than 5 years since last tetanus shot 2. Meningococcal Vaccine (MCV) These requirements allow for medical reasons and religious beliefs and you may file an exemption from these immunizations with your school nurse. This exemption must be filed in writing before the first day of school for the 2011-2012 school year. If your child is exempt he/she may be removed from school during an outbreak. If your child does not have the required vaccinations or an exemption on file they will be excluded from school at the beginning of the school year until they receive the first dose of each vaccine and then you will have 8 months to complete the series, if more than one shot is required. If you have any questions feel free to contact your school nurse. Guidance Department 215-938-0114 The Guidance Department seeks to assist each child in achieving his or her potential. Individual counseling is available at all levels. Group guidance sessions are conducted in such areas as decision making, peer relations, course selection and college admissions. A districtwide testing program is administered by the department and provides a continuous record of each child’s progress through 12 years of schooling in comparison with the local and national norms. These assessments assist teachers and counselors in evaluating student strengths and weaknesses and assist with course selection and long range educational and career planning. Vocational Technical Education Eastern Center for Arts and Technology offers courses for students in grades 11 and 12 as part of the high school program. Students spend mornings at the vocational school and afternoons at the high school to fulfill academic requirements. Report Cards F Report Cards are issued 4 times a year: November, February, April and June. F .Progress reports are issued to grades 6 – 12 at the midpoint of the marking period. F Elementary parents must sign the report cards and return. F Parent conferences are scheduled in the fall and spring. F Teachers are available for individual conference by appointment. F Students, by law, must attend school regularly. Each absence requires a note from a parent or guardian. School Policies F .Students arriving late to school must have a valid note explaining the lateness. F There is a written Code of Conduct that provides a framework for the orderly operation of schools. It is distributed to all high school students and age appropriate .materials are given to the lower grades. F The use of tobacco, alcohol and other controlled substances are prohibited throughout the district. F Working papers applications can be obtained from the attendance office during the school year and in the guidance office during the summer. Transportation Services 215-938-0270 The district provides school bus services for students through a private transportation company, First Student. Drivers are carefully selected and trained according to the PA Department of Transportation standards. Students are under the direct supervision of the bus driver. Licensed high school students may drive to school with permission — school and parents. Special Education 215-938-7426 F Screening and Evaluation to determine eligibility. F No cost to parents. F A written request must be submitted to the Director of Special Education. F Call for more information.
Lower Moreland PTA Executive PTA Board Members 2012-13 President Vikki Trost 215-947-2998 vstrostpta@gmail.com Vice Presidents High School Amy Fleck 215-938-1028 apf725@aol.com Executive Vice President OPEN Treasurer Nancy Deibert 215-947-6951 flrpwr39@verizon.net Vice Presidents Murray Avenue Ellen Arno 215-947-0338 ellenarno18@gmail.com Recording Secretary Wendy Douris 215-962-0938 tdwd0208@comcast.net Vice Presidents Pine Road Janet Lutter 215-947-4370 janetlutter@verizon.net Corresponding Secretary Denise Hewish 215- 947-2750 mom2grlz@gmail.com Advisory Committee Maureen Ciolko 215-938-1410 Smae27@comcast.net Gloria Johnson 215-947-7572 Gloria.johnson3@comcast.net Merle Geiger 215-947-2583 Msbjs5@verizon.net Sally Pitcairn 215-947-2918 spitca1059@verizon.net By Laws Vikki Trost 215-947-2998 vstrostpta@gmail.com Joanne Chester 215-947-9082 Joannechester@verizon.net Kidstuff Books Miriam Lefkowitz 215-938-7055 mmlefkow@aol.com Shawn Mayer 215-947-7777 kurt.j.mayer@verizon.net Legislative Committee Maureen Ciolko 215-938-1410 Smae27@comcast.net Public Relations Lisa Fazio 215-947-9986 fatchio@aol.com Dianne Gallagher 215-947-2322 gallagheramg@aol.com Craft Fair Sally Pitcairn 215-947-2918 spitca1059@verizon.net Maureen Graham 215-947-4527 mgraham151@aol.com Holly Levitz 215-947-9047 houseofgirls@comcast.net Hospitality Kim Manin 215-914-0669 kj.manin@gmail.com Program Committee Shawn Goldman 215-938-8491 brittandshawn@comcast.net Lucy Banford 215-947-3890 lucybanford@yahoo.com School Board Liaison Maureen Ciolko 215-938-1410 Smae27@comcast.net Web Site (PTA) Administrator Vikki Trost 215-947-2998 vstrostpta@gmail.com Andrea Succi 215-947-7377 asucci@lmtsd.org Membership Lisa Fazio 215-947-9986 fatchio@aol.com Melanie D’Orazio 215-947-6688 madoraz@aol.com
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