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McDowell High School

Communication Guide

McDowell Parent Communication Guidelines

At McDowell High School, we believe that communication is necessary to ensure the success of our school community. Therefore, the goal is to provide our parents/guardians and students with a clear communication protocol should you have questions or concerns. 

If a concern arises, the first step should always be for the student to communicate directly with the person in charge of the class, team, or program. If step one does not resolve the issue or clarify the rationale, please follow the steps provided. In most cases, the easiest way to communicate is via e-mail, then a phone call. 

  • For non-urgent matters within the classroom: 

    For urgent matters within the classroom: 

    • Step 1: Contact Grade Level Assistant Principal. (McDowell South at 814-835-5403 or McDowell North at 814-835-5487); if no resolution continue to step 2. 
    • Step 2: Contact Mr. Scott Quivey, Principal, or Mrs. Brigitta Anthony, Associate Principal at 814-835-5403 

    • Step 1: Student-Athlete meets with coach; if no resolution continue through steps, 
    • Step 2: Student-Athlete and Parents contact coach via email or sportsYou app. 
    • Step 3: Student-Athlete, Parent, Coach(es) meet with the Athletic Director, Mark Becker. 
    • Step 4: Student-Athlete, Parent, Coach(es), Athletic Director meet with Mr. Scott Quivey, Principal.