This quote by Max de Pree aligns with our anti-bullying goals at Heidelberg High School. We recognize there is a greater need to practice tolerance, respect and compassion for what makes us different because those differences allow us to thrive. This is especially true in an educational setting where no learning environment can be truly achieved if the emotional, physical or social well-being of the student is threatened. Reporting is an important component of creating a bully free environment. Students at HHS can report bullying to any staff member without fear of retribution. In addition, bullying can be reported using the link below to contact the school administration.

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HHS will host the Heidelberg Clinic Staff for the annual Seasonal Influenza Vaccine administration on 26 SEP 1100—1515. Please review the forms for the required parent permission to administer the vaccine. Students ages 15 and over may complete the screening forms and receive the vaccine. Parent permission/student forms need to be brought to school on 26 SEP 12 and brought with the student to the Auditorium. ERMC policy mandates receipt of the seasonal influenza for targeted groups such as school-age children, teens and school staff. If you have any questions- contact the School Nurse at DSN 370-8230 or 06221-57-8230.

Tutor.com is a service made available to all active duty military and civilian dependents. It is a wonderful service and we strongly encourage its use.

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Information regarding the Lions Last Roar yearbook for 2012-13 can be found in the links below. Get an early start on gettings yours today!

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August 2012

Students, Parents, Sponsors, and Community Members:

Welcome to Heidelberg High School and what will be The Final Roar of Lions as we make plans to close Heidelberg High School come June 7, 2013. As we embark on this the 67th and final year, everyone associated with Heidelberg High School is committed to providing a world class education for all students that will prepare our young women and men with a solid academic foundation so, as our Vision Statement promises, they will become independent thinkers and responsible, contributing, and productive citizens. We hold high expectations for all of our students in all areas, including their academic and social lives. Students must learn to demonstrate integrity and honesty and to take responsibility for their actions. We look to you, our parents and community, to provide support in helping our students to continue to meet both our shared high academic and social expectations. Time and time again it has been shown that developing and maintaining a close and active partnership between home and school leads to success for students in school. I encourage all of us - teachers, counselors, parents, and administrators - to communicate throughout the school year in support of our students and programs. Let’s all work together to make 2012-2013 the best ever for the Lions.

KJ Brewer
Principal
Heidelberg High School

School Talk is a monthly radio forum for the community of the Department of Defense Education Activity and your chance to interact directly with DoDEA's leaders as they discuss topics related to educating the children of America's service members. Be sure to catch Ms. Marilee Fitzgerald, Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity, as she spends time addressing the issues that matter most to parents and students in DoDDS-Europe schools on the second Tuesday of each month at 3 PM, CET on Blog Talk Radio. Visit our website for a link to the show or go to www.blogtalkradio.com/dodea

As the season of drawdown and closure of Heidelberg High School begins, we would like to offer the web resource below as an initial introduction to the process of transition for our families. Our goal is to make this transition as painless and transparent as possible and we hope that this resource will provide important and valuable information. The webpage includes a broad spectrum of information, however, we realize that there may be more questions out there. Please don’t hesitate to contact us no matter what the topic may be. As a community, we have the strength, knowledge and experience to make all student transitions successful.

Heidelberg High School Transition Web Resource

My student needs a sports physical before he/she can try out for sports - where do I go? You can call Central Appointments at HMeDDAC at 371-2622/2623 for the next available appointment (can take several weeks to get a routine appointment for a physical) or you can ask for a list of local providers from TriCare who are able to provide sports physicals for high school students. There are no walk-in appointments at the local military treatment facility and the Teen Clinic will be closed for SY 2012-2013. Sports physicals are scheduled like routine physical appointments so plan well ahead of the season if needed to be eligible to try out.

Teen Clinic services are no longer provided at HHS. All medications and school plans for routinely required medications at school need to be developed by your Primary Care Manager (PCM) through an appointment in the HD Clinic. If your student has a medical condition that requires special care/consideration during the school day – a school health plan needs to be developed by the PCM. See the School Nurse for the required school forms.

DoDEA will now require a booster dose for the meningococcal vaccine. The first dose was required at age 11 years and the second will be required at age 16 years (or older). Please have your student’s records reviewed prior to registration for the next school year. This requirement is in effect for returning students at Spring re-registration and newly registered students.

Immunization Clinic is open M-T 0740-1615 and F 0740-1130 (closed on training holidays and federal holiday) and is located in building # 3617 3rd floor. No appointment is needed.  DoDEA enrollment requirements must be met before school starts in August 2012.

Current immunization requirements for enrollment and forms can be reviewed at: http://www.dodea.edu/parents/dodea.cfm?cId=imm

The seasonal influenza vaccine is likely to be required again this Fall in accordance with ERMC guidance. Look for information to be posted after the start of the school year.

DoDEA, in alignment with the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, is committed to easing the challenges of military families moving between duty stations. For families transitioning to a new duty station and enrolling in DoDEA schools for the first time, there is now a provision, allowing a 30-calendar day grace period for parents/students to meet immunization requirements after school enrollment. The intent of this provision is to avoid any interruption in the transferring student’s education. The health and the welfare of all students is a top priority for DoDEA. The Department of Defense sets immunization requirements for DoDEA schools based on recommendations from the Center of Disease Control. Compliance with immunization requirements greatly reduces the risk of public health issues. School nurses and local military medical treatment facilities stand ready to assist parents in meeting these requirements promptly.

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DoDEA is implementing a system-wide attendance policy for students. For information, policy highlights, and a video message from DoDEA Acting Director, please visit the DoDEA website.

As an employer with the Department of Defense, DoDEA follows the guidleines and laws set forth by the Office of Special Counsel. To read more about DoDEA's committment to safeguarding the merit system by protecting federal employees and applicants from prohibited personnel practices, especially reprisal for whistleblowing, please refer to the DoDEA Office of the General Counsel.

Child Find is a continuous process of public awareness activities, screening and evaluation designed to locate, identify, and refer as early as possible all children with disabilities and their families who are in need of an Intervention Program in accordance with the guidelines listed at http://www.childfindidea.org/

To receive Special Education services, students must meet eligibility guidelines according to the IDEA. DoDDS has different eligibility guidelines for their programs and Special Education services. For information on the definition of disability under IDEA and eligibility criteria for students attending Heidelberg High School, contact the school administration office. For further reference see: http://www.dodea.edu/curriculum/specialEduc.cfm

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Please note that the Google Calendar server is experiencing problems with the week and month views. Many of the dates in the month and week view are inaccurate. Please open the event or use the day view to see the correct dates.

It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to call the school within one hour of the start of the school day when a child is going to be absent from school. Planned absences must be reported by the parent or guardian to the school no later than the day prior to the expected absence.

Absences can be reported by emailing the attendance office or calling the school at DSN 370-8356 or CIV 06221-57-8356.

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• Phone (DSN): 370-8004
• Phone (Civ): 06221-57-8004
• Fax (no DSN fax): 06221-37-5872
• School Hours (Students): 0755 - 1450
• School Hours (Main Office): 0730 - 1600
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