Student/Teacher Observation Request

Teacher Observations, Pre-Student, Student Teacher and Guidance Counselor Internship/Practicum Placement Requests

For

Elementary Education (K-5) and Secondary (6-12)

 

 

Teacher Observation/Early Field Hours

Please provide the following:

• Contact the school principal to schedule your hours.  You will coordinate the observation hours directly with the building staff.
• A letter of request on university letterhead.
• For those requiring 10 hours or more, please provide all clearances (Act 34, Act 151, Act 114, and TB Test/Health Statement).  They must be turned in to the Elementary/Secondary Education Office (located in the Administration Office Building-4347 State Route 136, Greensburg) two weeks PRIOR to the student’s start date.  No free volunteer clearances will be accepted for child abuse history certification and PSP criminal history certification according to the Pennsylvania Department of Education guidelines. This rule is also true for the Department of Education FBI Background Check clearances.
• Arrest/Conviction Report form PDE 6004

Pre-student, Student Teacher, Intern, or Practicum Student

Please provide the following:

• A letter of request on university letterhead.
• The time frame (start and end dates) of the placement.
• The guidelines for the responsibilities of the student and the cooperating teacher.
• All clearances (Act 34, Act 151, Act 114, and TB Test/Health Statement)  must be turned in to the Elementary/Secondary Education Office (located in the Administration Office Building-4347 State Route 136, Greensburg) two weeks PRIOR to the student’s start date.  No free volunteer clearances will be accepted for child abuse history certification and PSP criminal history certification according to the Pennsylvania Department of Education guidelines. This rule is also true for the Department of Education FBI Background Check clearances.
• Act 126 - Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse Mandated Reporting Training
• Arrest/Conviction Report form PDE 6004

Once clearances are received, Human Resources will issue a photo ID to wear at all times in the building.  Name badges MUST be returned to Human Resources when the student’s placement is completed.  If you have additional questions, please contact:

Elementary K-5

724-850-2232

[email protected]

 

Secondary 6-12

Dr. Matthew Conner

724-850-2227

[email protected]

 

 

Hempfield Area School District School Contacts
Fort Allen Elementary School Mr. John Behrendt, Principal Phone:  724-850-2501 Fax:  724-850-2502 [email protected]	Maxwell Elementary School Mr. Jeffrey Kozuch, Principal Phone:  724-850-3500 Fax:  724-850-3501 [email protected]
Stanwood Elementary School Mrs. Lauren Bruener, Principal Phone:  724-838-4000 Fax:  724-838-4001 [email protected]	West Hempfield Elementary Mr. Chris Brasco, Principal Phone:  724-850-2780 Fax:  724-850-2781 [email protected]
West Point Elementary School Mrs. Lyndsey Scarpo, Principal Phone:  724-850-2270 Fax:  724-850-2271 [email protected]
Harrold School Mr. Jason Lochner, Principal Phone:  724-850-2301 Fax:  724-850-2302 [email protected]	Wendover Middle School Mr. David Vezendy, Principal Phone:  724-838-4070 Fax:  724-838-4071 [email protected]
West Hempfield Middle School Ms. Deanna Mikesic, Principal Phone:  724-850-2140 Fax:  724-850-2141 [email protected]
Hempfield Area High School Dr. David Palmer, Principal Mrs. Sheila Albright, Secretary Phone:  724-834-9000 Fax:  724-850-2090 [email protected]