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Once registered with Administration, parents will need to schedule an appointment with the Counseling Department. Parents are requested to bring his/her student’s transcript, latest report card, standardized test scores and ER/IEP if applicable. Any student registering without the proper information/paperwork will cause a delay in his/her start date.

At any time, your home address changes, proof of residency must be brought to the Student Residence Assistance at the administration building. Phone number additions and changes should be reported to the main office. This is essential for handling emergencies. You should also update your contact information in the Skylert section at your Schoology account.

Announcements will be made every morning, which consist of The Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. All announcements must be put in writing and submitted to the main office.

Teachers or class advisors sponsor Field Trips. Students are subject to the rules and regulations imposed by the teacher or administrator for the field trip. All school rules apply. All student bags will be searched before any overnight trip. Students are not refunded for loss of trip privilege due to school eligibility.

Throughout the school year, students might owe money to Sun Valley High School for a variety of reasons including: class dues, fundraisers, extra-curricular activities, cafeteria balances, lost or damaged property, replacement ID cards, and returned/stop payment on checks. It is important that payment occurs promptly.

Administration may restrict participation in any extracurricular activities if students have a financial obligation; this includes dances, proms, non-instructional class trips, parking privileges, and clubs. If the amount is not paid by senior year graduation, students will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremonies.
 

Every student has a specific assignment for each class period. During this time he/she belongs only in the room specified on his/her roster. Students are to go to lockers or the lavatory during the three minutes between classes. At any other time a student must have a hall pass from his/her teacher. This includes visits to the office, nurse, guidance center, etc. A hall pass is to be kept with the student and presented when asked. If detained by a teacher, that teacher is to provide a hall pass to the next class. Students should not come to the office to get a pass.

There is a locker available for each student at SunValley. A locker will be provided upon request. A request for a locker can be made with the secretary staff in the main office. Each locker is equipped with a built-in combination lock; no student should divulge the combination to any other student, nor should students share a locker. In the case of a locker search, all persons sharing the locker will be held responsible.
 

The main office maintains the lost and found. Unclaimed articles will be donated on a quarterly basis.

The Media Information Center (MIC) will be open from 7:30 am to 2:55 pm. During the regular school day, students must have a pass to come to the MIC and sign in upon arrival. Material is currently on loan for a period of two weeks.

With the universal distribution of Chromebooks and software that provide the learning and management platforms best suited for educators and students, the need for technology support is more important than ever.  If you or your child require support, please email our Technology Department at helpdesk@pdsd.org. In the meantime, please review this section for support material that can help you immediately with Schoology and Skyward information.
 

In the event of inclement weather, closing of school will be communicated via a voice message to all families at the contact information recorded in Skyward. Messages will also be posted at pdsd.org and all school websites and on all Penn-Delco social media pages. When school is canceled or dismissed early because of poor weather conditions, all school events and activities will automatically be canceled.

Study halls are periods set aside for independent study. Students should come prepared to work in the study hall. Class assignments, homework, or books for reading are required. If students wish to see another teacher or administrator, a pass signed by that person must be presented to the study hall teacher or students will not be excused.
 

It is the student’s responsibility to return textbooks to the teacher who issued the textbook. Please note that all hardback textbooks must be covered. Students are responsible to return the books in the condition in which they received them or a fine will be issued to pay for damages. This is inclusive of returning books with CDs.
 

The Penn-Delco web page is a great source of information about the school district and specific schools. Important events, dates, and news will be posted on the site for viewing. The district website URL is www.pdsd.org The Sun Valley website URL is svhs.pdsd.org.