EQUAL EDUCATION
OPPORTUNITIES
The Stillwater Township Board of Education affirms its responsibility to
ensure all students in their district equal educational opportunity and all
employees equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion,
sex, ancestry, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, and social
economic status The implementation of
this policy shall be in accordance with federal guidelines under Title IX of
the Educational Amendments of 1972 and N.J.S.A. 18A:36-20, as well as N.J.A.C.
64-13.
In order to achieve the goal of equal education opportunity, the Board
directs the Principal to act as Affirmative Action Officer, and to assume the
responsibility of coordinating all implementation activities to ensure an Affirmative
Action Program in the schools. It shall
be the duty of the Principal as Affirmative Action Officer to prepare a plan
specifying discreet areas of investigation and a date and means for reporting
to the Board and the community the results of such an investigation. In the development of such a plan, the Board
directs the Principal to involve teaching staff members, students, and
community members. The Principal is
further directed to make every effort to ensure equal representation among
those participating in the development of the plan with regard to race, color,
creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, or handicap.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
U.S. Title IX and N.J.A.C. 6:4 prohibit school districts from
discriminatory practices in employment or educational opportunity against any
person by reason of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry,
age, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, marital
status, liability for service in the armed forces of the United States or
atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of any individual, in employment or
in education opportunities. Further
state and federal protection is extended on account of disabilities, social or
economic status, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related disabilities, actual
or potential parenthood, or family status.
The Stillwater Board of Education will continue to support its Affirmative
Action Plan and the intent therein, and to implement the district=s equal
educational opportunity policy, school and classroom practices plan and
contract/employment practices plan in accordance with law and regulation. A copy of the district’s affirmative action
plans and self-evaluation of the affirmative action achievement shall be
available in the district office.
The board-appointed affirmative action officer shall focus on possible
discriminatory practices in purchasing, personnel and educational activities,
and suggest to the board ways in which to correct any discriminatory practices
found. The affirmative action officer
shall monitor compliance with this policy.
Mrs. Anna Memmelaar is our board-appointed affirmative action
officer. Phone number is 383-6171.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
In keeping with federal/state anti-discrimination legislation, the
Stillwater Board of Education has adopted and hereby publishes the Grievance
Procedure provided for the resolution of student, employee, and parent
complaints.
The purpose of such a procedure is to provide students, employees, and
parents a procedure by which they can seek a remedy for alleged violations
related to discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex
ancestry, national origin, or social or economic status.
Any student, employee, or parent aggrieved by a decision or condition falling
under the guidelines of federal an/or state anti-discrimination laws may file a
formal written complaint to the person designated as the Affirmative Action
Officer (AAO). The AAO has five working
days in which to investigate and respond to the grievant. If not satisfied at this level, an appeal may
be made within ten working days to the Stillwater Board of Education which will
hear the complaint at the next regular meeting or within thirty calendar
days. If not satisfied with the Board=s
decision, the grievant can have it referred to the
The grievant maintains the right to by pass the grievance procedure and
submit the complaint directly to the following agency: The Commission of
Education, Bureau of Controversies and Disputes, New Jersey Dept. Of Education,
CHILD STUDY TEAM/ 504
SERVICES
In November of 1998, Chapter 14 of the New Jersey Administrative code Title
6A was readopted (amended as of June 5, 2000).
The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that all students with
disabilities as defined in this chapter, including students with disabilities
who have been suspended or expelled from school, have available to them a free,
appropriate public education as that standard is set under the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (20 U.S.C. ''1400 et. seq.). Also to ensure that a free, appropriate
public education is available to any student with a disability who needs
special education and related services, even though the student is advancing
from grade to grade; to ensure that the services and placement needed by each
student with a disability to receive a free, appropriate public education are
based on the student’s unique needs and not on the student=s disability; and to
ensure that students with disabilities are educated in the least restrictive
environment. The special education
program options include in-class support, Resource Program, and a Preschool
Disabilities Program. A student may be
referred for a Child Study Team evaluation by a teacher or a parent. The request must be made in writing to the
Child Study Team. A student may not be
evaluated without written parental consent.
A school psychologist, an LDT-C and a school social worker may evaluate
your child. In addition, a physician may
conduct a complete medical examination.
After the completion of the evaluation, the Child Study Team will meet
with you and your child=s teachers to discuss the results. If the results indicate a need for special
services, an Individualized Education Program is recommended to meet the
individual needs of the child. The Child
Study Team members are available to answer questions and may be reached by calling
the
FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION
(File Code :6142:1)
The Board of Education directs the Chief School Administrator to coordinate
the development of a family life education curriculum which will be in
compliance with NJ administrative code.
The program shall provide material suited to each grade level, presented
in a manner intended to foster respect for the human body and an understanding
of how human sexuality affects personal family relationships. The curriculum shall be developed with the
active participation of teachers, administrators, parents and guardians,
physicians, members of the clergy, and representative members of the
community. Further, the Chief School
Administrator shall assure that the curriculum developed is articulated with
all schools in the region so that the transition from elementary to secondary
approaches to this material will be easy for our students. Any child whose parent or guardian presents
to the school principal a signed statement that any part of the instructions in
health, family life education, or sex education is in conflict with its
conscience, or sincerely held moral religious beliefs, shall be excused from
that portion of the course where such instruction is being given, and no penalties
as to credit or graduation shall result therefrom.
The Board urges all parents to become familiar with these courses and to
participate in their development as provided by administrative code. The Board
of Education alone, upon recommendation of the Chief School Administrator,
shall determine the content, sequences, and materials of family life education.
STUDENT RECORDS
Parents have the right to examine the school records of their
children. Copies of applicable state and
federal laws and local policies will be made available upon request.
HOMEWORK GUIDELINES
Reasons for giving homework:
1.
To make up the work missed because of absence.
2.
To meet the need for individualized instruction and
improve student performance.
3.
To acquire effective study techniques.
4.
To provide practice in independent study.
5.
To establish responsibility.
6.
To extend enrichment opportunities.
Research has shown that
regular homework assignments produce more learning than less consistently
assigned homework.
*Suggested progression of
homework time:
Grades K-3—Assigned at the discretion
of the teacher, not to exceed
30 minutes.
Grade 4—30—45 minutes
Grade 5—45—60 minutes
Grade 6—60—90 minutes
*The length of
assignments should be determined by the individual needs and capabilities o the
students involved.
*Students are expected to keep up with homework and will be excused only
with a written legitimate excuse from a parent, guardian, or another teacher.
Missed work is expected to be made up. If a child misses 3 unexcused assignments,
he/she may receive an after-school detention by the teacher at which time the
assignments will be completed.
*Request for assignments due to absenteeism will be honored if a child is
absent for 2 or more days.
*Taking family vacations during the school year is strongly
discouraged. Students are missing
valuable instruction. If a request for missing work is made, it should be done
as close to the departure date as possible, but no closer than 2 days prior to
leaving. Please understand, the assignments given will be general in nature and
students may still be required to make up additional assignments upon their
return.
*Should you, as a parent or guardian, feel that your child is having an
exceptional amount of difficulty completing his/her homework assignments),
contact the appropriate teacher during school hours. Time is available during
the school day to provide help to students experiencing difficulty with their
school assignments. This help may be initiated by the student, parent, or
teacher.
*Requests for homework due to an absence of 2 or more school days should be
made by noon, allowing the teachers time to prepare
the assignments for your child. It is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to
pick up this work or to designate a person to do this. We ask that you pick up
work after 3 p.m. so that there is no interference with the classroom
instruction.
*Requests for homework due to absences as a result of family vacation
should be made 2 days prior to your leaving. The assignments will be general in
nature. Teachers will save mandatory assignments given during your child’s(ren’s) absence to be
completed by the student upon their return.
HONOR ROLL REGULATIONS
An “A/B” report card with no more than 2 “B’s.” No B-‘s, C’s, S-‘s, U’s, or N’s. No negative remarks - numbers 14 & 15
under Study and Social Habits. Grade
equivalent for percentage scores are as follows:
98-100 A+ 83-87 B 70-72
C-
92-97 A 80-82 B- 68-69 D+
90-92 A- 78-79 C+ 63-67
D
88-89 B+ 73-77 C 60-62 D-
Below
60 F
DISMISSAL PROCEDURE
A bus note must be written each day that your child
will not be riding the bus. Bus notes must be handed in to the homeroom teacher
first thing in the morning. Each family will be supplied with one bus/excuse
notepad. Any last minute emergency changes must be called in to the school
office as soon as possible (973-383-6171).
Requests for after-school visits to another student’s home can only be honored
if seating is available. There is a very limited
number of seats on each bus available, therefore honoring such requests would
be on a first-come, first-served basis.
In the event a seat is not available, the office will contact the
parent/guardian, and the child can either ride home on his/her regular bus or
be picked up.
If your child is going on a class trip and you are chaperoning, a bus note
must be sent in that morning if your child will not be taking the
bus home.
The Sparta YWCA (973-729-6474) offers an after-school daycare program
(KEEP). You must preregister with them first and then send a note to the school
office with day/days your child will be staying for KEEP.
Whenever a parent/guardian picks up a student from school, either early or
at dismissal, the child must be signed out in the school office.
The basic philosophy of the Stillwater Township PTA is a cooperative
effort, on behalf of the children, by the parents, teachers, administration,
and community. Utilizing the talents and efforts of the above-mentioned
parties, the PTA initiates co-curricular programs and provides a forum for
community and staff which encourages positive
educational practices in the school.
Recognizing that home is the foundation of society, the PTA strives to
present educational programs to the community ultimately resulting in benefits
to the children. In essence, the PTA
endeavors for the betterment of society by helping provide a well-rounded
educational base uniting home and school for today’s child, tomorrow’s leader.
OFFICERS
President Wendy
Kimble 973-940-1211
Vice President Maureen Riva 973-383-8852
Treasurer Trish
Hendershot 973-948-2363
Corres. Secretary Marilyn Geydoshek 973-579-9414
Recording Secretary Anne
Vazquez 973-300-0616
ROLLER SKATING
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. ( K-6 )
LIBRARY HOURS FOR PARENTS
PTA and school books and videos on parenting and education are available
for parents to borrow in our school library during the following hours: Tuesday
and Thursday, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
PHONE NUMBERS
Main Office 973-383-6171
CSA’s Office 973-383-6635
Board Office 973-383-8954
Child Study Team 973-383-3998
School Nurse 973-383-3227
Homework/Absence Line 973-383-3227 (4 pm. - 9 a.m.)
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS
Mrs. Robynn Meehan -
Pres. Mrs. Danielle LoCascio - V.P.
Mr. Dennis DeGroat Mrs. Trish Hendershot
Mr. Michael Grace Mrs.
Suzanne Sarner
Mr. Alan Jones Mr.
John Tracey
Mrs. Shannon Nothstine
Mrs. Kathleen Kane—Business Administrator/ Board Secretary
Mr. S. William Shelton—Chief School Administrator
Mrs. Anna Memmelaar—Principal/Affirm. Action Officer
SCHOOL GOALS
We shall endeavor to help our children develop along the following lines:
SCHOOL HOURS
The school day is 8:25 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for all children. Walkers and/or children who are driven to school
by their parents should not arrive at school prior to 8:15 a.m. since there
will be no supervision until then.
SCHOOL VISITS
Guests are reminded that they must report to the Main Office immediately
upon entering the building where they must sign in and receive a visitor pass.
DROPPING OFF & PICKING UP CHILDREN
The semi-circular driveway/main entrance will be blocked off to prevent
through traffic from 8:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m.
Visitors should park their car on the right side of the building. To bring or pick up your child at school,
please use the driveway on the church side.
The circular driveway is reserved for buses. A school custodian will be on duty between
8:25 - 9:00 a.m. and 2:50 - 3:15 p.m. to direct traffic. Please obey their directions since the safety
of all our children is our concern.
USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES BY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS
Organized community groups who wish to use the school facilities may apply
in writing to the Chief School Administrator.
The form must be sent to the school at least one week prior to the date
of the next Board of Education meeting.
Approval is granted by the Board of Education.
CAFETERIA
A hot lunch program is available to all children who attend
ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS
Your child is expected to be in school every day that school is in session
unless excused for legitimate reasons. However, a student who has any sign of
fever, chills, sore throat, a very runny nose, red eyes, severe coughing, skin
eruptions, earache, or diarrhea should not be sent to school. Such symptoms may
indicate the beginning of a contagious disease.
IT ALSO FREQUENTLY MEANS THAT YOU MAY BE CALLED TO SCHOOL TO TAKE YOUR
CHILD HOME. Excused absences are for personal illness, death in the immediate
family, or religious holidays.
If your child is absent, a parent is to call school (383-3227) between 4
p.m. and 9:30 a.m. and on the weekends. State child’s name, grade, and teacher. State the reason for
the absence and the projected length of time.
If child is to be out longer than anticipated, please call the school
again. A NOTE MUST BE SENT TO SCHOOL
WHEN A CHILD RETURNS AFTER AN ABSENCE!
New Jersey Compulsory Education Law, 18A:38-2.5 et seq. and administrative
code, NJAC 6:8-4.7(a)1, requires regular
attendance of all students enrolled in
the public schools. Accordingly, the
According to N.J.S.A. 18A:36-16, regarding pupil absence from school
because of religious holidays, the law provides: any pupil absent from school
because of religious holiday may not be deprived of any award or of eligibility
or opportunity to compete for any award or of eligibility or opportunity to
compete for any award because of such absence.
Pupils who miss a test or examination because
of such absence on a religious holiday, must be given the right to take an
alternate test or examination. To be
entitled to these privileges, the pupil must present a written excuse signed by
a parent or person standing in place of a parent. Any absence because of a religious holiday
must be recorded in the school register or in any group or class attendance
record as an excused absence. Such
absence must NOT be recorded on any transcript or application employment form
or on any similar form.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, NOTES ARE NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING
REASONS:
EXCUSED EARLY: Send a note in with the child, and
parent must sign the child out when they pick him/her up. We suggest that parents do not ask for their
child to be excused early except in an emergency. Doctor and dental appointments should be
after school hours, when possible.
ABSENT: Send note from home on the day he/she returns to school. The reason for absence must be stated.
TARDINESS: Walkers must bring a note stating the reason for tardiness. If you drive your child to school because of
tardiness, please come into the office with your child.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: (i.e. Cub Scouts, Brownies, etc.), send a note for
each occasion.
SCHOOL CLOSING & DELAYED OPENING PROCEDURES
In case of inclement weather, school closing announcements will be
broadcast over the following FM stations, beginning at 6:30 am:
WNNJ/103.7
WSUS/102.3 WHCY/106.3
We will also post information on the Internet. Go to
www.stillwaterschool.net to access the school’s web page. Click on “school
closings.” Click on “weather closing.”
To go directly to the weather closing site, go to www.weatherclosings.com. Fill
in the city and state information as:
A delayed opening announcement means that all buses will
operate two hours later than usual, therefore school
will open at 10:25 a.m. on those days.
On delayed opening days, continue to listen until 10 a.m. in the event
that conditions warrant the closing of school for that day.
**Parents are urged to be alert to storm conditions during the school
day. If a severe storm were to develop
during the day which would necessitate the early dismissal of school, emergency
school closing announcements will be made on the radio stations above. Please
make arrangements for your child to be met at the bus stop in case of such
emergencies. *
ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN
A three-year re-inspection of asbestos-containing materials was conducted
in
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
The Board of Education or the chief school administrator in the case of any
public school, or the person having responsibility for the operation of any
private school or childcare center shall, at least once per year, send a notice
to a parent or guardian of each child attending the school or childcare center,
which notice may be contained in the school’s or center’s annual handbook,
stating that notice of any construction or other activities involving the use
of any hazardous substances will be posted on a bulletin board in the school or
childcare center, that hazardous substances may be stored at the school or
childcare center at various times throughout the year, and that hazardous
substances being used or stored are available at the school or childcare
center.
DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORTS
As of September 1999, NJDEP requires all operators of public water systems
to notify parents and employees of any water samples that test positive for
pollutants during the previous year’s water tests. We are pleased to report that all testing has
come in negative. Should you feel it
necessary to see actual test results, they are available at the main
office. Some people may be more
vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised
persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have
undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system
disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from
infections. These people should seek
advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to
lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial
contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
HEALTH SERVICES
The school nurse is a health service who assists people in attaining and/or
maintaining optimal health and promotes health habits and attitudes.
Informal contacts with students provide the school nurse with the
opportunity to assess individual health status on an ongoing basis. Formal assessment consists of the following:
Health histories are
obtained for all kindergarten students prior to school entry. Parents of children with special health
concerns or needs are encouraged to make an appointment to meet with the school
nurse.
Each student must have a
physical examination upon entry into the school district. The examination must be done no more than 365
days prior to entry and must state what, if any, modifications are required for
full participation in the school program.
Screening and referral
services are provided to students at specific grade levels and may include:
annual measurement of height and weight, vision screening, hearing screening,
scoliosis screening (grades 4 & 6) and blood pressure screening.
Students who show evidence of communicable disease must be excluded from
school to prevent infection of other students and adults. Please keep your child at home if he/she has
a fever of 100° or higher or any of the following symptoms: vomiting and/or
diarrhea, an unidentified rash, an inflamed eye with or without drainage, a
persistent cough. If your child has been
diagnosed as having strep throat, he/she must be taking antibiotics for at
least 24 hours before returning to school.
The school nurse provides first aid treatment for injuries sustained during
the school day. Parents are responsible
for treatment of injuries sustained out of school
The school nurse provides first aid treatment for injuries sustained during
the school day. Parents are responsible
for treatment of injuries sustained out of school.
Medication Policy
Whenever it is necessary for a student to take medication during the school
hours, it must be brought to the nurse’s office in the original labeled
prescription container. When
obtaining the prescription, ask the pharmacist for an extra labeled
bottle. If it is an over-the-counter
(non prescription) medication, it must be in its original labeled bottle. For the nurse to administer any medication,
prescription or non prescription, a written request from the doctor and a
parent is required. The doctor’s
note must indicate:
Student’s name
Name of medication
Dose to be given
Time to be given
Length of time to be given
Reason for medication
Physician’s signature
Possible side effects
The parent’s note must include:
Permission given to the nurse to administer the medication to their child.
Only give the nurse the amount necessary for the doses to be given at
school. An adult must transport the medication to and from school. DO NOT
give it to the child to bring to school. If your child
will be going on a school trip, please call the school nurse a few days before
to discuss options. Please send in a small photo of your child for the
medication sheet.
Self-Administration of Medication
A student with a potentially life-threatening illness, such as
asthma, may be given permission to self-administer medication.
A physician must certify that the child has a life-threatening illness and
that the child is capable of and has been instructed in the proper method of
administering the required medication.
The parent/guardian must provide written permission for the child to
self-administer the medication.
If permission is granted by the school nurse and chief school
administrator, the school district, board of education and its employees shall
incur no liability as a result of any injury arising from the
self-administration of medication by the child.
Permission may be revoked if the student proves to be incapable of safely
self-administering medication at school.
Emergency Administration of Epinephrine
Some students suffer from a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction
called anaphylaxis. The law in
Strep Detection Program
A very sore and inflamed throat may be a symptom of strep throat. Strep
infections of the throat can sometimes lead to other more serious illnesses.
The diagnosis of a strep throat is most reliably made with a throat culture.
However, a rapid strep test can accurately identify strep 95% of the time. The
rapid strep test can be done by the school nurse with signed parental permission.
There is a fee to cover the cost of the strep test. Presently, the cost of the
test is $5. The cost may increase or decrease depending upon the cost of the
supplies to the school. To request a rapid strep test, please send in a written
request signed by the parent/guardian and $5 to cover the cost. If the result
is positive, you will be notified, and the child must be picked up from
school. Your physician must be notified
in order to prescribe treatment. Children are not to return to school until 24 hours
after the start of antibiotic treatment.
PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT
PPRA affords parents and students who are 18 or emancipated minors
(“eligible students”) certain rights regarding our conduct of surveys,
collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical
exams. These include the right to:
-Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that
concerns one or more of the following protected areas if the survey is funded
in whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education.
Political affiliations
or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;
Mental or psychological
problems of the student or student’s family;
Sex behavior or
attitudes;
Illegal, anti-social,
self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;
Critical appraisals of
others with whom respondents have close family relationships;
Legally recognized
privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;
Religious practices,
affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or
Income,
other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.
-Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out
of–
Any other protected
information survey, regardless of funding;
Any non-emergency,
invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of immediate health
and safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings,
or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law; and
Activities involving
collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students
for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others.
Inspect, upon request and before
administration or use–
Protected information
surveys of students;
Instruments used to
collect personal information from students for any of the above marketing,
sales, or other distribution purposes; and
Instructional material
used as part of the educational curriculum.
Parents/eligible students who believe their rights have been violated may
file a complaint with:
Family Policy
Compliance Office
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords
parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights
with respect to the student’s education records. These rights are:
The right to inspect and
review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the school
receives a request for access. Parents
or eligible students should submit to the Principal a written request that
identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect.
The Principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or
eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
The right to request the
amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible students believes are inaccurate. Parents or eligible students may ask the
school to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate. They should write the Principal, clearly
identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is
inaccurate. Within 10 days of notification, the designated school official
shall meet with the parents or eligible students to resolve the issue(s)*. If the school decides not to amend the record
as requested by the parent or eligible student, the school will notify the
parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a
hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding
the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when
notified of the right to a hearing.
The right to consent to
disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s
education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure
without consent. One exception, which
permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with
legitimate educational interests. These officials are defined as personnel with
assigned educational responsibility for the student*.
The right to file a
complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by
Stillwater Township School to comply with the requirements of FERPA with:
Family Policy
Compliance Office
*as per N.J.A.C. 6:3-6.5
REGIONAL CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
It is the belief of the
CODE OF CONDUCT
1. I will prepare myself mentally
and physically for the process of learning by…
Arriving at school well nourished, well rested,
clean, appropriately dressed, and with texts and necessary materials.
Demonstrating respect for my body by refraining
from drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, and provocative behavior.
I will demonstrate respect for people, property, and country.
“People” includes peers and adults.
“Property” equipment, cafeteria, library, hallways,
school buses, and bus stops.
I will act courteously, honestly, and safely in all school settings.
d. I will demonstrate respect for
the flag and all it represents.
3. I will take responsibility for my
behavior and learning by...
a. Using appropriate language.
b. Being prompt.
c. Accepting the consequences for my
own decisions and actions.
4. I will use time and other
resources responsibly by...
a. Participating enthusiastically,
and freely in academic and non-academic activities and interests.
b. Exploring and embracing
opportunities and resources.
5. I will share responsibility when
working as a member of a group by...
a. Listening to others and
tolerating opinions different from my own with respect.
Showing consideration and respect for authority, each other, myself, and
other’s space and belongings.
c. Accepting the consequences of my
own decisions and actions.
I will meet the unique requirements of each class by taking responsibility
to know, understand, and fulfill the requirements of the teacher(s) in each
class that I take.
7. I will monitor my progress toward
objectives by being able to self-evaluate the following:
a. My ability to like and respect
myself.
b. My ability to respect other’s
thoughts and feelings, although different from my own.
c. My ability to respect and
contribute positively to the community.
My ability to show respect for the environment and the
world in which we live.
8. I will communicate with parents
and school personnel about school-related matters because:
a. My parents provide the first
institution for learning.
b. My parents retain their role in
influencing the behavior of their children.
c. My parents are partners with the
school in the education of their children.
Therefore,
I will take the responsibility to take home notices, homework assignments,
and all other data.
DISCIPLINE CODE
Students will come to school properly prepared for class.
a. All assignments will be completed when due.
b. Necessary materials will be brought to class.
Consequence:
1. Consequences for being unprepared will be age
appropriate and up to the individual teacher in grades 1-4.
2. Students in grades 5 & 6 will receive an
after school detention for every 3 assignments not completed in the same class.
The time will be spent completing late assignments.
3. Grades will reflect lack of responsibility.
Students will behave in
such a manner which will allow for the learning process to take place. These behaviors include
but are not limited to:
a. Demonstrate proper respect for teachers,
peers, and school property.
b. Arrive promptly and prepare oneself quickly
for instruction.
c. Be actively involved with instruction (pay
attention)
d. Have a pass to leave a teaching or homeroom
area.
Consequence:
1. Classroom teachers will assign teacher
detentions for infractions of classroom discipline.
2. Depending on severity and frequency, students
may be sent to the office for administrative detention.
3. If poor behavior persists, a conference may
be set up with parents.
Students will wear
clothing which is conducive to the atmosphere of learning.
a. Shorts which are appropriate in style and
wear may be worn on the first school
day in May to the last school day in September - or any other time as may be announced by
administration. All shorts should be
mid-thigh length.
b. Pants should be appropriate length and fit.
c. Shoes be appropriate
for playground or gym—no flip flops.
d. Hats or head coverings are not to be worn in
the school building.
Unacceptable dress would
include but is not limited to:
e. Bare midriff, excessively tight or revealing
garments.
f. Chains hung on clothing.
g. Torn, faded, or dirty clothing.
h. Clothing with obscene, insulting or
derogatory slogans.
Consequence:
1. Parent will be contacted to bring appropriate
clothing to school
2. If appropriate clothing cannot be brought,
the school nurse will provide alternatives.
Second Offense: Same as 1 & 2, and
an after-school detention.
Students’ personal belongings are not to be taken to
school. The school district will not be
responsible for expensive or fragile items brought to school. (Backpacks,
jackets, hats, pencil boxes, notebooks, etc. should be labeled with the student’s
name.)
Consequence: Second
Offense:
1. Warning 1. Confiscation of item
2. Item will be returned to parent only.
Students will
demonstrate respect for their own well being, for the well being of others, for
school property, and for the property of others.
Possession or use of drugs
or alcohol on school property or during school activities:
Consequence:
1. Out-of-school suspension for not less than 3
days
2. Examination by school nurse (she will
determine if further testing
is required).
3. Parental contact Subsequent
Offenses:
4. Contact local police 1. Expulsion from school is an
option to the
school
Possession or use of any tobacco product.
Consequence: Second Offense:
1. Confiscation 1. 2-day in or out of school
2. Parental contact suspension.
3. In or out-of-school 2. Parental contact
suspension.
Possession or use of any firearm:
Consequence:
1. Parental contact
2. Expulsion from school for
no less than a year.
3. Possible referral to the
Child Study Team.
The carrying of aerosol sprays, matches, or any item being used as a weapon
or dangerous instrument.
Consequence: Second Offense:
1. Confiscation 1. 1 day in-school suspension
2. Parental contact 2. Parental contact
3. After-school detention
Damage to school property:
Consequence: Second Offense:
1. Restoration and 1. Restoration
and
remuneration remuneration
Depending on Severity: 2. Parental
contact
2. Detention or in or 3. In or out-of-school
out-of-school
suspension suspension
3. Parental contact
Tampering
with or damaging property of other students or staff members:
Consequence: Second Offense:
1. Restoration and 1. Restoration
and
remuneration remuneration
Depending on Severity: 2. Parental
contact
2. Detention or in 3. In or out-of-school
school
suspension suspension
3. Parental contact
Theft:
Consequence: Second
Offense:
Depending on severity: 1. Restitution
1. Restitution 2. Parental contact
2. Afterschool detention, 3. In
or out-of-school
in
or out-of-school suspension
suspension
3. Parental contact
4. Possible legal action
Action that endangers others:
Consequence: Second
Offense:
1. After-school 1. In or out-of-school
detention
and/or suspension
in-school
suspension 2. Parental contact
2. Parental contact
Assault on a board member, teacher, or employee:
Consequence: Second Offense:
Depending on severity: 1. 10-day
out-of-school
1. 3-day out-of-school suspension
suspension 2. Parental contact
2. Parental contact 3. Possible expulsion
Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying Discipline Policy
The board of education expects pupils to treat each other with civility and
respect, and will not tolerate acts of harassment, intimidation, or
bullying. Like other disruptive or
violent behaviors, this conduct interferes with a pupil’s ability to learn and
a school’s ability to educate its pupils in a safe environment.
The board prohibits acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying against
any pupil.
Harassment, intimidation, or bullying is defined as any gesture or written,
verbal or physical act that is reasonably perceived as being motivated either
by an actual or perceived characteristic, such as race, color, religion,
ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and
expression, or a mental, physical, or sensory handicap, or by any other
distinguishing characteristic, that takes place on school property, at any
school-sponsored function, or on a school bus and that:
A. A reasonable
person should know, under the circumstances, will have the effect of harming a
pupil or damaging the pupil’s property, or placing a pupil in reasonable fear
of harm to his/her person or damage to his/her property; or
B. Has the effect
of insulting or demeaning any pupil or group of pupils in such a way as to
cause substantial disruption in, or substantial interference with, the orderly
operation of the school.
Any school employee, pupil, or volunteer, who has witnessed, or has
reliable information that a pupil has been subject to harassment, intimidation
or bullying must report the incident to the appropriate school official
designated by the administration. The board shall not tolerate an act of
reprisal or retaliation against any person who reports an act of harassment,
intimidation, or bullying.
Students who are found to have committed acts of harassment, intimidation
or bullying or who have retaliated against anyone reporting such acts shall
receive the following consequences:
First Offense:
1. Student
conference
2. Parental
contact
3. After-school
detention or in-school suspension depending upon severity.
Subsequent Offenses:
1. Student
conference
2. Parental
contact
In or out-of-school suspension. Possible referral to
Intervention and Referral Services Committee.
Bullying, cyber-bullying, fighting, intimidating, threatening, or extorting
favor or funds from another:
Consequence: Second Offense:
Depending on severity: 1. Parental
contact
1. Parental contact 2. In or out-of-school
2. Detention or in or suspension
out-of-school
3. Possible referral to I&RS
suspension
Leaving school grounds without permission:
Consequence: Second Offense:
1. In-school suspension 1. 2 days in-school suspension
2. Parental contact 2. Parental contact
Un-excused or unauthorized absence from school:
Consequence: Second Offense:
1. In-school suspension 1. 2 days in-school suspension
2. Parental contact 2. Parental contact
Willful and continued disobedience, open defiance, repeated need for
discipline:
Consequence: Second Offense:
1. Recess and/or after 1. In or out-of school
school
detention suspension
2. Parental contact 2. Parental contact
Cheating:
Consequence: Second Offense:
1. Teacher contact parent 1. Call
to parent
2. 1-2
day detention w/ 2. 2-3 day detention
teacher 3. Conference
w/ student,
3 . Re-take
test; avg. zero teacher, parent & admin.
w/ earned grade 4. Zero credit
Profane or obscene language:
Consequence: Second Offense:
A. Undirected:
1. Reprimand 1.
2-day after-school detention
2. After-school detention 2. Parental
contact
3. Parental contact
B. Directed toward another student
or teacher:
1. In-school suspension 1. 2-day in-school suspension
2. Parental contact 2.
Parental contact
Failure to report to detention teacher:
Consequence: Second
Offense:
1. After-school detention plus 1. 2 after-school detentions
make up
of first 2. Parental contact
2. Parental contact
Selling items on school grounds or any school-sponsored event by a student
for personal benefit:
Consequence: Second
Offense:
1. Return of money for item 1. Return of money for item
2. Recess detention 2. After-school detention
Parental contact 3.
Parental contact
Students will conduct themselves appropriately going to
and from school to ensure the safety of everyone. School bus drivers are in
charge of their buses at all times. The following rules are for the protection
of the students. Any intentional infractions could result in the loss of the
privilege of riding.
BEFORE LOADING:
1.
Be on time at the designated bus stop.
2.
Wait on the shoulder of the road, not on the road.
3.
Conduct yourself in a safe manner while waiting for the
bus.
4.
Once the bus has come to a complete stop, enter in an
orderly fashion.
5.
Be careful of approaching vehicles.
WHILE ON THE BUS:
1.
Keep hands and head inside the bus at all times.
2.
Remain seated while the bus is moving and wear seat belts
if the bus is so equipped.
3.
Do not eat, drink, or chew gum on the bus.
4.
Assist in keeping the bus safe and clean.
5.
Talk quietly and do not distract the driver in any way,
to help ensure the safety of all.
6.
Treat bus equipment as you would valuable furniture in
your own home. Damage to seats, etc.,
MUST BE PAID FOR BY THE OFFENDER.
7.
Avoid leaving articles on the bus.
8.
Keep books, packages, coats, and all other objects out of
the aisles.
9.
Never throw anything out of the bus windows.
AFTER LEAVING THE BUS:
1.
When crossing a highway to reach your destination,
students must cross 10 steps in front
of the bus after the driver has told them it is safe to cross.
2.
The driver will not discharge riders at places other than
their planned bus stop without a written note from parents.
3.
Walk straight to your home.
Consequences:
1.
A written report is submitted by bus driver to
administration and sent home to parents.
Depending on severity:
1.
First report: a warning is given.
2.
Second report: a recess detention
3.
Third report: an after-school detention.
4.
A fourth report or severe infraction could result in a
suspension from riding the bus from 1-5 days.
Lunch is the students’ time. It gives them a chance to
relax, socialize, and eat lunch. The
rules for the cafeteria were designed to allow each student to have his/her
lunch in an atmosphere consistent with all school behavior.
1. Demonstrate
respect for cafeteria workers, aides, classmates, and teachers.
2. Be prepared for lunch and for outdoor recess.
3. Maintain
good order in line. Cutting line is discourteous and unfair to others.
4. Observe
good table manners. Talk only with your neighbors in a quiet voice, not across
the room.
5. Throwing
objects is considered dangerous and is strictly forbidden.
6. Toys and
equipment should not be brought from home.
7. After
eating, clean your area. Food/snacks/drinks purchased must be consumed during
the designated lunch period and will not be permitted outside the cafeteria.
8. Remain in
your seats unless given permission to clean up, purchase snacks, or leave the
cafeteria.
Consequences:
1. Assigned
seat - duration to be determined by teacher or administrator.
2. Placement
at the detention table.
3. Lunch or
recess detention or after-school detention.
4. The
privilege of eating in the cafeteria may be suspended.
Recess is the time for healthy
fun. Students should be prepared for all
weather conditions.
1. Students
are to follow directions of the staff on duty at all times.
2. Students
will remain outside for the entire recess time except for emergencies.
3. Students
are to stay within sight of the teachers on duty at all times. They are to stay within designated playing area.
4. Students
are not to play on the steps, the lawn in front of the school, the shrubbery, or the bleachers.
5. Equipment
is to be used in a safe manner and should not be brought from home.
6. Students
should respect other people’s games and play area.
7. There is
to be no shoving, pushing, pulling on clothing, or knocking people down.
8. When the
whistle blows, students should line up quickly and quietly.
Consequences: (depending on
severity)
1. A warning
will be given by a staff member on duty.
2. Discipline
code will be followed for infractions.
Students will walk on the right
side when passing in the hallway to eliminate congestion in the hallways.
1. Walk!
2. Be quiet and courteous in the halls and stairways.
3. Keep to
the right at all times. Students using the stairways are to keep to the right, using the handrail
provided, and are to walk up or down
the stairs in an orderly fashion. Do not
skip or jump steps in the stairwells.
4. Unless
changing classes, all students must have a pass while in halls.
Consequences: Second
Offense:
1. Recess detention 1. Two recess detentions
2. Parental contact
When in attendance at assemblies, students will demonstrate politeness to
the speakers and/or performers.
1. Bathrooms should be used prior to attending
the assembly. It is distracting to the performers to have
attendees walking in and out of
the performance.
2. Be respectful to the
speaker or performer by sitting attentively throughout
the program.
3. Respond by clapping at the appropriate times.
There should be no whistling,
heckling, booing, etc.
4. Sit in your assigned area and face the
performers.
Consequences:
1. A warning will be given by your teacher.
Continued misbehavior:
2. Removal from the assembly.
If in the opinion of the
administration the initial infraction is of a more serious nature, the
administration reserves the right to advance to the more severe consequences.
PUPIL SAFETY
School Dismissal Procedure
The staff must maintain complete classroom and
playground supervision during regular school hours. The chief school
administrator shall seek the cooperation of parents/guardians to prevent any
children being unsupervised on school property during morning arrival and
afternoon dismissal times. Further, the Chief School Administrator shall seek
the cooperation of the police and other appropriate agencies in providing for
the safety of pupils on or around school property. The board shall adopt the
necessary regulations governing supervision of pupil safety. No pupil shall
leave the school before the end of the school day without permission of the
principal.
A bus note must be written each day that your child
will be:
·
Riding his/her regular bus but changing stops
·
Riding an alternate bus
·
Picked up at the office and by whom
·
Staying for an after-school activity
An adult must be visible to the driver at a bus
stop for any child from pre-k through third grade before they will allow the
child to disembark. A parent may provide written permission to allow their
children to disembark without their supervision. (This is not recommended for
primary aged students.)
Children awaiting after-school parent pick-up will
do so in the main office.
Any child being picked up must be signed out prior
to their leaving the building.
A record shall be kept indicating the legal custodian of each pupil. Such
custodian shall be responsible for informing the Chief School Administrator of
any change in the pupil's custody. If one parent/guardian has been awarded
custody of the pupil in a divorce, the other parent/guardian shall present to the principal a letter authorizing
him/her to accompany the child from school before the child may be released.
The principal may take reasonable steps to verify the letter. It is the
responsibility of the person or agency having custody to inform the school that
such authorization will be required.
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
The board of education believes that a child’s physical and mental
well-being must be maintained as a prerequisite to achievement through the
formal educational process. The board therefore believes that it is important
to identify and investigate suspected child abuse or neglect immediately. The
school district will cooperate with the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family
Services (DYFS) in identifying and reporting all such cases, whether
institutional or non-institutional. The chief school administrator/designee
shall act as liaison between DYFS and the district. The liaison shall
facilitate communication and cooperation between the district and DYFS and act a s primary contact between the schools and DYFS. For more
information contact the main office.