2009/2010
STUDENT
PARENT
HANDBOOK
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Pupil Discipline/Code of
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Discipline
Code/Consequences – Grades Pre-Kindergarten – Three |
Discipline Code/Consequences
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Mr. Robert Thibault- President
Mrs. Dale Thompson - Vice-President
Mr. Richard Wolbert
Mrs. Barbara Russell
Mrs. Shirlene Scott
Dr. Brian G. Gross Interim
Superintendent / Principal
Administrative Organization
The Board of
Education has the responsibility of overseeing the operation of the school
district. In order to accomplish this
task, the Board employs a Superintendent to administer district
operations. Dr. Brian G. Gross is
serving as Interim Superintendent / Principal.
The Board is composed of seven members, who are appointed by the Mayor
of Beverly for one, two, or three year terms.
A Board member may be re-appointed to an unlimited number of terms.
The Board
usually meets each month on the second and third Wednesday at 7:00 PM at the
school. All meetings are open and
conducted in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Sunshine
Law. Executive sessions or closed
meetings are announced but do not allow for public participation. Please accept our invitation to attend Board
meetings and play an active part in our school life.
In a small
school district like ours, everyone tends to serve in many roles. The Superintendent is a non-voting member of
the Board and has the major responsibility of implementing Board Policy and
serving as Policy Advisor. In addition,
the Superintendent serves as the building principal. The other post is held by the Supervisor of
Instruction who handles discipline. The
Guidance Counselor / NCLB Coordinator will handle curriculum. The Guidance Counselor/NCLB Coordinator is
also the coordinator of federal and state programs such as the Title Programs
and Basic Skills. If you have any
questions about any of these programs, feel free to call the Supervisor of
Instruction or Guidance Counselor. The
Superintendent serves as the district’s Affirmative Action Officer. The district’s Affirmative Action Plan is on
file in the Superintendent’s office. Any complaints or violations of an
individual’s rights should be brought to the attention of the Supervisor of Instruction
then to the Superintendent. The
following information provides a broad overview of the programs offered by our
school.
If you have a
problem or concern, in most cases it should be handled through the
Administrative Assistant/Principal office. .
If you wish to appeal a decision at that level, you should contact the
Superintendent. A further appeal would
have to be made to the School Board, preferably in writing. The Board of Education will not normally hear
concerns which have not first been heard by the Superintendent.
This handbook
has been prepared primarily to provide students, parents, and other community
members with information about the structure and operation of the school. The handbook includes information about the
curriculum and each program or grade level.
We welcome you
and hope that the information proves to be useful as you go through the school
year. Parents may visit the school or
come to the office at any time to receive information about the school.
We encourage
parents to be active participants in the educational process, both at home and
at school. You are encouraged to
participate formally, as members of committees and/or informally by asking
questions or making suggestions as they arise.
Our faculty is always willing to discuss your concerns.
I hope this year
is a rewarding one and that your child profits from his or her educational
experience in our school. Through our
combined efforts, we can make our public school a quality institution of
learning.
Times, dates and
policies are subject to revision during the school year.
Sincerely,
Brian G. Gross, Ed.D.
Interim Superintendent
The
Based upon these principles,
these are our goals:
·
maintain an orderly educational environment through a cooperative
system of discipline built on a foundation of rules and regulations which
promote self-discipline and social responsibility;
·
maximize the benefits of the preschool program, by continuing to
monitor the level of success this program seeks to fulfill;
·
continue to offer a comprehensive, whole day Kindergarten program;
·
maintain a positive ratio of students to teachers with a suggested
maximum number of 25 students in each instructional classroom;
·
develop and implement specialized educational programs for students
with special needs for assistance with basic skills;
·
develop and implement classroom curriculum that allows students to
receive appropriate instructional programs to meet their art-elementary
education, provide articulation between the elementary and high school
programs;
·
develop and implement a love of learning through challenging the
students intellectual curiosity by continuing to encourage higher education
goals, in cooperation with higher education programs;
·
in order to support and achieve these goals, we plan to incorporate the
volunteer services of parents, grandparents, alumni and members of the
community, to help with school activities and to participate in individual
classroom projects; and
·
allow the students a voice in their own education by
encouraging responsibility for educational choices and allowing for personal
interests and individual abilities to be a part of their educational experience
by presenting ideas on their own behalf.
The business office is located within the
The Board of Education meetings for 2009-10 are
scheduled at 7:00 PM on the following dates:
September 9 & 23 2009 February 10
& 24, 2010
October 14, 2009 March
10 & 24, 2010
November 11 & 18, 2009 April 14 &
28, 2010
December 16, 2009 May
17, 2010 *
January 13 & 27, 2010
PLEASE NOTE:
All policies and procedures herein are subject to change without notice.
FACILITIES AT
Site Size 3.0
acres
Date of Construction 1965
Grades Housed PreK-8,
Special Education
Enrollment 240
Functional Capacity 443
Grade Organization
Pre-School Program
This program is for three-year old and four-year-old
children. The program is specially
designed to prepare children for school.
The program is part of the Early Childhood Program funded through
special state aid funds.
Kindergarten
A Readiness Program designed to develop pre-reading
and pre-math skills to be utilized in the Primary Grade Program. An emphasis is placed on Motor Development and
Body Coordination. At the present time,
our Kindergarten is a full day program.
Grades 1-8
There is one homeroom for each grade level in grades
1-8. Students are placed on
instructional levels for reading and math instruction.
Alternative Classes - The district receives special funding for alternative classes for
pupils who have special needs, which cannot be met in the regular school
environment.
Special Education
If you have a question about the Special Education
Program, please call the Child Study Team Office at (609)387-7269. Please call your child’s teacher if you have
a child in the special education program and need information.
DAILY OPENING AND
CLOSING TIMES
Bell Schedule (Full Day Classes) Pre-K
Hours
8:30AM Students
Enter Building Morning
8:30-11:15 AM
8:35AM Warning
(2:30
PM, Friday Only)
8:40AM Late
11:00AM First
Lunch / Recess
11:30AM Second Lunch / Recess
12:00PM Third
Lunch / Recess
12:30PM Fourth Lunch
/ Recess
2:45PM Dismissal
(Mon.-Thurs.) Morning 8:30-10:30 AM
2:30PM Dismissal
(Friday Only) Afternoon 10:30-12:30 PM
Tardiness
The Beverly City School Policy of lateness is as
follows for grades 4-8:
A. Students
in grades 4-8 who are late will be assigned thirty minutes of late class
detention at the end of the day on which the child is late.
(2:45 PM-3:15 PM...Monday through Thursday);
B. Students in grades 1-3 who are late will be assigned late
class detention on the
following day if necessary and will be dismissed at 2:45 PM
on Friday. Parents will be
notified.
C. Any student in grades 4-8 who is late on late Friday must
stay from 2:30 PM until 3:00 PM.
D.
Students in
grades 1-8 who are late during the week will not be dismissed at 2:30 PM on
Friday but at 2:45 PM.
E.
Students
in grades 1-8 who report on time each day during the week are rewarded on
Friday with a 2:30 PM dismissal.
School closings due to bad weather or other
emergencies will be announced in the following manner: the school closing
number is 684, can be heard on radio
station KYW-1060AM, NJ 101.5 FM, WBUD 1260 AM, and WCHR 920 AM. Also, our school name will appear on the
following TV stations, FOX TV 29, 10 NBC WCAU, and Channel 6 ABC WPVI. For those of you who have students at
AGE REQUIREMENTS AND
Kindergarten Enrollment/Pre-School
A. A
child must be 4 years of age on or before October 1st to be eligible for
enrollment in Pre-School;
B. A
child must be 5 years of age on or before October 1st to be eligible for
enrollment in Kindergarten;
C.
A birth
certificate and social security card must be presented at the time of
enrollment;
D. A doctor’s certificate confirming 4 DPT with 4th
on or after 4th birthday, at least 3 doses of Oral Polio and a 4th
on or after 4th birthday, second MMR, 3 doses of Hepatitis B
Vaccine. Every child born on or after
January 1, 1998 must have received one does of the Varicella
(chickenpox) Vaccine prior to entry into the school system or have a statement
of having disease.
E. All
information for records must be supplied at the enrollment time (proof of
residency);
First grade students must be 6 years old on or before
October 1st, of the year they enter school.
Any student under 6 years of age may enter if he or she has completed a
kindergarten program in a certified public or private school, but will be
placed in first grade on a probationary basis for 30 days.
Students must have all immunizations required by the
State of
Children registering from outside of the
A. Transfer
card from sending school.
B. Health
records.
C.
Proof of
residency (PSE&G Bill, Sewer Bill, Tax Bill, Lease)
E. Birth
Certificate of student
D. Report
Card, and Standardize Test Scores if available.
A pupil who moves out of our district is required to:
A. Return
all books and school materials to the teacher and settle all obligations with
school personnel.
B. Supply the office with their new address and telephone
number in order for a transfer card to be completed and forwarded to the new
school. A copy may be given to the
parent or guardian. All additional
information will be forwarded to the new school at the receiving district’s
request.
AHERA NOTICE:
Please be advised that
ATTENDANCE & ABSENCE
FROM SCHOOL
The Educational Program offered by this district is
predicated upon the regular attendance of the pupil. It is important that a child be present each
day school is in session. IF A CHILD
IS ABSENT FROM SCHOOL, PLEASE SEND A NOTE OF EXPLANATION THE FIRST DAY THE
CHILD RETURNS. IF A CHILD HAS HAD A
CONTAGIOUS DISEASE, A NOTE FROM THE DOCTOR IS REQUIRED. The Board of Education has adopted a policy
which is as follows:
ANY PUPIL THAT IS ABSENT 5 CONSECUTIVE DAYS OR LONGER MUST
BRING A DOCTOR’S EXCUSE STATING THE STUDENT HAS RECOVERED FROM THE
ILLNESS. THIS ASSURANCE MUST BE
PRESENTED BEFORE THE PUPIL WILL BE ALLOWED TO REENTER THEIR CLASS. EXCUSED ABSENCES ARE….
A. Sickness
B. Emergency Medical Appointments
C. Death in family
D. Special emergencies such as a sudden
illness of parent
E. Extended vacations or leaving for
vacation before end of school
F. Religious holidays recognized by
the State Department of Education.
Parents should try to make dental and medical
appointments which do not conflict with school hours. All students are expected to make up work
they miss while absent. Parents should
contact their child’s teacher to get work and assignments during an extended
absence.
ANY STUDENT ABSENT MORE THAN 15% OF THE TIME (28 DAYS) IN GRADES 5-8 WILL REPEAT THE GRADE. STUDENTS WHO WILL BE OUT AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME MAY REQUEST HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION. ANY STUDENT ABSENT 10 DAYS OR MORE UNEXCUSED WILL BE REFERREDTOTHE BOARDOF EDUCATION.
The New Jersey School Law requires a minimum school
year of 180 days. A school calendar is
issued at the beginning of each school year listing all school closing
dates. Monthly calendars will be sent
home from the school office for parent’s information and convenience.
Certain days during the year are scheduled for early
dismissal. On these “one-session” days,
all students in grades PreK-8 attend school from 8:30AM-12:30PM. .
Parents who wish a child to be excused from school
early must send a note to the teacher with the child. Early dismissals will be granted in cases
involving health (medical or dental appointments that cannot be scheduled
outside of school hours, religious instructional classes, and family
emergencies.) THE PARENT MUST COME TO
THE OFFICE TO GET THE CHILD. NO CHILD
WILL BE DELIVERED TO ANY PERSON, REGARDLESS OF RELATIONSHIP, WHOM THE CHILD
DOES NOT RECOGNIZE. Children in grades
Kindergarten, Special Education, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 must be called for at the
office of the school. Students in grades
7 and 8 may go to appointments unaccompanied if the parents submit a written
request. Dismissal depends upon written
notes requesting early exit from school.
Teacher may keep pupils after school. Pupils may be kept for purposes of making up
work missed or for disciplinary reasons for no more than 30 minutes. In grades 1-3, parents will be notified in
advance of a detention. In the case of
an administrative detention, a written notice will be sent home.
BREAKFAST
AND LUNCH PROGRAMS
The school offers a breakfast and lunch program. The cost is $1.40($.30 reduced) for breakfast
and $2.30($.40 reduced) for lunch.
Breakfast is served from 8:00 AM - 8:20 AM most
mornings. A menu is sent home at the
beginning of each month. A cafeteria
aide is on duty and students are expected to follow the cafeteria/lunch time
rules.
Students may bring lunch from home and purchase milk
or buy a lunch in our school cafeteria.
Monthly menus are distributed at the end of each month for the following
month. Parents should review the school
menu with their children.
Free or reduced price meals are provided through
State/Federal funds for those who qualify.
Applications are sent home at the beginning of each school year.
Students are supervised during lunch periods. Cafeteria aides are on duty in the lunchroom
and on the playground.
Students, who demonstrate uncooperative behavior
during lunch either in the cafeteria or on the playground, will be disciplined
according to the School Discipline Code.
Parents will be contacted if a student’s behavior does not improve. Parents may be requested to sit with their
child during lunch, or pick them up from school for lunch.
All kindergarten students and students who have not
previously been fingerprinted have the opportunity to be fingerprinted by the
Burlington County Sheriff’s Department.
This is a voluntary program and neither the
county, nor the school retains copies of the fingerprint cards. Parents are given the cards after they are
completed to keep on file in case of an emergency.
REPORTING PUPIL PROGRESS
Kindergarten students receive report cards in February
and June. Students in grades 1-3 will
receive report cards in February, April and June. Conferences are held in November in lieu of
report cards, although grades are recorded as part of the permanent record. Students in grades 4-8 are issued report
cards 4 times a year. The grading system
is explained on the report card. Report
card envelopes are to be returned within 3 days of their issue. If an envelope is not returned, students are
assessed a $1.00 fee.
Marking Period Ends Report
Cards Issued
First November
17, 2009 November
20, 2009
Second January
25, 2010 February
5, 2010
Third April
19, 2010 April
23, 2010
Fourth June
18, 2010 June
18, 2010
(or the last day of school) (or the
last day of school)
An interim report shall be issued by the teacher at
mid marking period for all students doing failing or unsatisfactory work. Teachers are encouraged to send home reports
for students doing satisfactory or above satisfactory work as well.
Interim reports will be hand carried by the students
in grades 6-8 and distributed to students in grades K-5 on the following dates:
First Report October
6, 2009
Second Report December
15, 2009
Third Report March
2, 2010
Fourth Report May
18, 2010
Parent/Teacher conferences will be scheduled November
17-20, 2009 for grades 1-8. Information
will be sent home later in the year regarding pre-school and kindergarten
conferences which will be scheduled on special dates by the teachers.
The Board of Education conforms to laws and
regulations providing for creation, maintenance, retention, security of, and
access to pupil records. Parents and/or
pupils have the right to review or appeal the contents of all records in
accordance with New Jersey Statute and Administrative Code.
Parents wishing to review pupil records must make a
request in writing to the school principal.
An appointment may also be arranged to review the records with the teacher
or the principal. Parents may request a
copy of pupil records upon graduation or permanent departure from the
school. After such notification, records
no longer necessary to provide educational services will be destroyed. Parents must come to the school and pay a
nominal fee to obtain these records.
A complete copy of “Board Policy and Guidelines” is
available upon request.
In addition to regular classroom tests, students are
given achievement and ability tests during their elementary years. The testing data is put on each student’s
permanent school record. Standardized
testing at the school is done for the primary purpose of finding strengths and
weaknesses and thus giving the teacher information on how to help
children. The Terra Nova Test is used to
assess students in the areas of reading, language arts, math, social studies,
and science in grades K-2. Students in
grade 3-7 take the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge. This test is
given by the State of
The Board of Education acknowledges the educational
validity of homework as an adjunct to and extension of the instructional
program of the school. The following is
a recommended amount of time pupils should spend on the homework at various
grade levels. Actual time spent will
vary from pupil to pupil. Some time is
given at the end of class to complete assignments and students have study halls
at times in grades 5-8. Homework
assignments are not necessarily written assignments. Pupils are expected to read and review
information discussed in class.
Grades 1, 2, 3 15
to 30 minutes. Work will vary
from grade level and topics
discussed.
Occasionally long-term assignments are given during
the year.
Grades 4, 5 30
to 60 minutes. Homework will vary
in all subject areas.
Occasionally
long-term assignments are given during the year.
Grade 6, 7, 8 75
to 120 total minutes. Homework
will include daily and long
term assignments in all subject areas.
Suggestions
for making homework study more profitable:
A. Set aside a specific time of the
afternoon/evening to do homework;
B. Help your child to budget time in
order to pursue personal interest as well;
C. Provide your child with a quiet,
comfortable atmosphere to do homework;
D. Show your interest and give support;
E. Avoid excessive long periods of
concentrated work. Start long term
assignments
as soon as the teacher gives them.
F. Encourage your child to develop
high standards when doing homework. A
child’s
work should be neat, legible, and accurate.
Fourth through eighth graders will be eligible for an
Honor Roll each report period. To be
placed on the Honor Roll, a pupil must receive an A or B in all major subject
areas plus spelling, and no less than an A or B in more than one special
subject.
Board Policy and Administrative Guidelines stipulate
that promotion or retention be based on academic achievement. Promotion for kindergarten shall be
determined on an individual basis. The
factors to be considered are:
A. Academic achievement in relation to
ability
B. Chronological and mental age
C. Social, emotional, and physical
growth
Pupils in grade 1 will be promoted by passing (O, S.,
N)
Grading and Final Averages
In order to determine whether a student has
satisfactorily completed a course for the year, a final grade average will be
calculated by the subject teacher. The
final grade average will be used to determine whether a student is promoted or
retained in accordance with the district policy.
Grade 4-8
The upper grades may use a numeric grading system
based on averages. Though a 95% will
still be an A, it may be written as 95 on the report card. All four quarter grades will be added and
divided by four to determine the final average grade. If the class is offered less than a school
year, the same procedure shall be used, and the appropriate divisor shall be
applied.
Grades 1-3
Teachers shall assign numerical values to the letter
grades as follows: O-3, S-2, N-1, U-0. A final average
grade shall be determined for the three marking periods by adding the 3 scores
and dividing by 3. Grades will not be
used from the first marking period in determining the final average. Teacher will indicate to parents the grades
students have earned during the first marking period during the parent
conferences in November.
In order to protect your child and their classmates we
ask students be kept home if they have any symptoms of illness. Children displaying symptoms of illness in
school will have parents contacted and be sent home from school.
Children are not to bring any form of medication to
school (this includes cough medicine, lozenges, aspirin, etc.) In certain circumstances, medication may be
given during school hours. This may only
be done by the parent or school nurse with certification of the family
physician and approved by the school Medical Director. Forms for this are available through the
nurse’s office.
The school nurse’s care is limited to first aid
only. Follow up care is the
responsibility of the parents. Children
who become ill during school hours will be referred to the school nurse and
will remain in the office until arrangements can be made to be taken home. Transportation under such circumstances is a
parental responsibility.
It is extremely important that the school health
office is informed of any changes in your child’s health status. (e.g. allergies)
Physical appraisal by the school doctor with the nurse
in attendance is started early in the year.
If any defects are found, they are reported to you as soon as possible
on a follow-up referral. If you should
have any questions on this referral, please call the nurse at the school.
Weighing and measuring are done each year. Vision screening and audiometric screening
are done by the nurse. Again, the nurse
will refer any problem to you and be available for consultation if you wish.
Health education is a part of the curriculum. Each teacher instructs students in health
education, as well as the physical education teachers and nurse.
STUDENT
INSURANCE
The Board of Education has purchased an accident
medical policy from Bollinger Insurance Company for your child for the
2009-2010 school year.
Please read the brochure which will be sent home with your child which
explains the coverage provided.
Additional coverage may be purchased by parents directly from the
company.
Safety is very important in and around the
school. Teachers are continually
emphasizing its importance with pupils.
Outside physical education periods are supervised daily by the
teacher. In addition, safety patrol members
assist children in crossing the streets at corners on the way to and from
school. Every effort is made to prevent
accidents. When they do occur, the
following procedure is followed.
A. Emergency treatment is given in the order of availability
by the nurse or teacher with first aid training. (The school physician is not called upon
except when his services are immediately available or he is the child’s family
doctor.)
B. The
procedure given by you on the Emergency Cards will be followed.
C. The school is equipped to give Emergency First Aid for
accidents. The nurse will consult with
you on any particular health problems.
Adult Crossing Guards
Adult crossing guards employed by the Beverly City
Police Department are stationed throughout
Pine
Street and
Pine
Street and
Pine
Street and
Playground Safety
Playground safety is enforce
by playground aides at the direction of the Supervisor of Instruction. During free play at lunch time and recess
children:
A. May choose a game they wish to play
and obey the rules of the game;
B. Must be courteous and not run
through other children’s games;
C. Must not throw sticks, rocks or
other objects;
D. Must not strike or trip other
children deliberately;
E. Are not permitted to play on the
parking lot or leave the playground;
F. Baseballs and basketballs
(hardballs) are not permitted on the school grounds during school hours.
G. Wrestling
or rough playing is not permitted at anytime
FIRE DRILLS
Fire drills are conducted twice monthly. If you are in the building, please go to the
nearest exit and get away from the building.
The fire signal is a long continuous ring. BI-monthly fire drills are required by state
law. (Title 18A:41-1)
STUDENT CONDUCT
Revisions to this section of the handbook may be made
by the Superintendent/Supervisor of Instruction at or near the beginning of the
school year. Revised rules of conduct
and discipline will be sent out to the parents if necessary. We firmly believe
in maintaining the best possible learning environment at
A. Be courteous when speaking,
listening and working with your fellow classmates and or adults;
B.
When in hallways,
remain quiet so classes which are in session are not disrupted.
C.
Walk to the right
side in the hallway and be careful at each doorway;
D. Students may not loiter in the halls
or lavatories;
E. No student is permitted in any
classroom unless being directly supervised by a teacher or other appropriate staff member;
F. During assembly programs all
students are to conduct themselves properly.
They should be polite and courteous to speakers and/or performers. All audience members should be quiet and
attentive during the program. Audience
members should express their appreciation by applause only.
Also, the Discipline Code appears on page 20 through
25. Please review it with your child.
Classroom Rules
A. Request permission before leaving
the assigned seat;
B. Keep your hands, feet, and objects
to yourself, at all times;
C. Maintain orderly behavior in line at
all times during the day;
D. Do not throw objects in the
classroom;
E. Request permission to leave the
classroom;
F. Speak in a polite tone of voice
when you are permitted to talk;
G. Avoid cursing or profanity;
H. Be responsible for your actions;
I. Do not say anything mean or nasty
to your classmates;
J.
Think before you
say or do something.
K.
Treat others as
you want to be treated.
How to have a Good Day at
A. Come prepared to learn, be on time, have a clear head, and necessary supplies and materials;
B. Behave respectfully towards
students, staff and property. Avoid the
use of profanity or obscenities, verbal
aggression, physical aggression, or writing on desks. .
C. Take responsibility for his own
behavior and learning...have no disruptions, improper posture, walking around
he classroom, and eating or any other personal distracting
activity.
D. Take care of your school and
classroom. Avoid writing on desks,
bathroom walls,
or any school property.
Make sure trash is in the trash can.
Report any problems
or vandalism to your classroom teacher, the
Superintendent/Supervisor of Instruction, or Main Office, as soon as you notice
it.
Lunchroom Rules
1. Walk in the lunchroom at all times.
2. Talk quietly while you are waiting
to get into line to be served your food and be
dismissed for recess.
3. Use proper table manners when you
are eating your lunch (do not talk with food
in your mouth). DO NOT THROW FOOD.
4. Raise your hand if you need help
from an aide, or need a hall or lavatory pass.
Wait
patiently for her to assist you.
5. Stand in line patiently when you
are waiting to be served. Keep your
hands and
feet to yourself.
6. Respect yourself, your classmates,
the lunchroom aides, and the lunch servers at
all times.
7. Clean up your area and the
surrounding area before you are dismissed for recess.
8. Place your tray in a neat pile at
the window. (They fit together like a
puzzle).
9. Play cooperatively with your
classmates on the playground. There is
no pushing,
shoving, fighting, hitting with hats, pegging with balls,
etc. or you will lose your
free play time and risk suffering further consequences.
10. When the lunch aides blow the whistle
to line up, line-up quickly and quietly so
we can return into our classrooms in a timely manner.
CONSEQUENCES
1. You will be moved to the end of the
line.
2. You will be the last student to be
served.
3. You will sit at a table by yourself
for lunch.
4. You will sit inside during recess
time, instead of going out.
5. You will sit against the wall
outside for recess.
6. Your parents will be notified for
continued disobedience. Parents may
be
required to sit with their child during
lunch. Students who do not demonstrate
any improvement in lunch time behavior may be suspended
from the cafeteria. Parents will be required to pick-up their child for lunch.
7. You will be assigned at least one
day of after school detention for willful disobedience and continuous misbehavior.
8. Fighting and verbal assaults will
be disciplined according to the school discipline code.
9. You
will have a writing assignment to complete during the recess portion of lunch.
REWARDS
1. The
quietest tables will be served first.
2. The quietest and cleanest tables
will be dismissed first for recess.
3. The quietest line will be first to
enter the building.
4. Positive and cooperative behavior
will be reported to your teacher and your
parents.
RESPECT
FOR PROPERTY AND OTHERS
Respect for public and personal property is
essential. Care for school property and
equipment as if it were your own.
Food is not permitted outside of the cafeteria or on the playground. Chewing gum is not permitted in school or on the school grounds.
Think before you act.
Be responsible for yourself and help others to be responsible for themselves.
The Lost and Found Box is located in the Nurse’s office. Items found on the playground, in the
cafeteria, in the hallways, bathrooms, or anywhere else on school grounds
should be brought immediately to the Lost and Found box. If you have lost an item please check the
Lost and Found box or speak with the Nurse to help locate your missing
items. If the Nurse is not available,
please contact the secretary in the main office.
In addition to the PreK-8 and Special Education
teaching staff,
Physical education is offered to all grade
levels. Physical Education is also
provided by the classroom teachers in addition to the physical education
class. Children should wear sneakers and
appropriate clothing on gym day.
The Child Study Team consists of a full-time
supervisor and three part-time positions including a psychologist, social
worker, and learning disabilities teacher consultant. Children with severe learning problems are
referred to the Child Study Team by the classroom teacher or an administrator
for an evaluation after parental consent has been given.
The Child Study Team is located at the
Assembly Programs
Each grade will have an opportunity to present an
assembly program, determined by the classroom teachers. These programs are valuable to teach children
poise, public speaking, and organization, while enhancing the child’s overall
school experience. Parents will be
notified of these events.
Special assemblies are also scheduled throughout the
year. These assemblies, sponsored with
Board funds, will be attended by the appropriate grade level as far as interest
and relevance to the ages of students.
Parents and Guardians are encouraged to attend.
Halloween, Christmas and Valentine parties are usually
held for the children in several grades.
The parties are held on the holiday or the closest day of school before
the holiday and at the discretion of the classroom teacher.
A Halloween Parade is conducted at school for student
participation. Students normally parade
around the school at 1:00PM. Parents are
invited to come and see the parade of costumed students and teachers.
EXTRA CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
A variety of additional activities will be available
for students of all grade levels to participate in throughout the year. These activities vary from year to year
depending upon student interest and staff availability. These activities may include the Art Club,
Band, Cheerleading, Boys & Girls Basketball, Student Council, Safety Patrol, and
the Yearbook. Contact the
Superintendent/Supervisor of Instruction for more information.
American Education Week
During the month of November,
SCHOOL ATTIRE, GROOMING
AND APPEARANCE
Experience indicates that there is a real and
reasonable connection between proper dress and grooming and the successful
operation of the educational system.
Students are expected to dress in good taste at all times. Good personal appearance plays an important
role in the general atmosphere established within the school. The cooperation of parents and students is
appreciated in helping our school maintain high standards.
The Beverly Board of Education has approved a Dress
Code/School Uniform Policy. Please see
the attached appendix.
CHAIN
OF COMMAND
The Superintendent/Supervisor of Instruction has the
authority and responsibility to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning
through a fair and consistent application of district policies and
procedures. Please follow these
guidelines when you have a concern/question about your child’s progress,
general attitude, discipline, etc.:
A. Contact the teacher first;
B. If a consultation with your child’s
teacher does not satisfy your concerns, then make an appointment with the
Administrative Assistant, Ms. Andrea Sanchez.
C. Any further appeal should be made to
the Superintendent.
Many times during the year, notices will be sent home
with the students. Remind them of their
obligation and responsibility to bring home all notices given to them. In some cases, we request that items be
signed so we know that parents have read them.
Money being sent to school should be placed in an
envelope and clearly labeled with the student’s name, grade, homeroom teacher
and purpose of the money. Notes that are
sent to school should also be clearly addressed to the person who is to receive
the note.
Only in emergencies will students be allowed to use
the office telephone. The teacher or
administrator will decide on the necessity of the call. No student may use the office telephone
without the consent of the Supervisor of Instruction or Superintendent.
NO CELL PHONES are aloud to be used or on during school hours.
No student will be removed from the classroom for
telephone calls from parents and/or guardians at any time. If an adult has need
to contact a student in an emergency situation, the parent or guardian should
first speak to the Supervisor of Instruction.
Office staff are usually very busy with school
operations and as such are not able to deliver messages to students on a
routine/daily basis.
If parents wish to contact their child’s teacher,
please call and leave a message on the teacher’s voicemail or contact the main
office.
VISITORS
In order to insure the safety of our students, only
persons who have official school business are permitted to be on school
premises. All visitors must report to
the Main Office as soon as they enter the building so to obtain a visitors
pass. Any parent or guardian
wishing to visit their child’s classroom need to make an appointment
with the classroom teacher.
School Law and Board Policy prohibits
smoking in the school and on school property.
Violators will be subject to a fine and reported to the Board of Health.
The Home and School Association helps provide
additional activities for the pupils during the school year. All meetings will be held at
PTA
The 2009-2010 School PTA president is Amy Bent. She
can be reached by 609-387-4761.
2009/2010
Pupil
Discipline/Code of Conduct
The Beverly City Board of
Education believes that an effective instructional program requires an orderly
school environment. The
Rules provide rights and
define responsibilities. As members of the school community, pupils should have
full protection of their person and functions. In recognition of this, and to
avoid unfair disciplinary action, specific guidelines have been developed. Care
was given to the educative function of the school as well as the legal
requirements of which charge adults with the protection and care of pupils at
school.
When rules are broken, the
staff is interested in more than simple discipline. The goal of the school
system is to develop positive, constructive pupil behavior, not merely to
punish. Therefore, the school will have in place programs which motivate pupils
to act in a positive manner and reward and recognize them for their
accomplishments.
The Assistant Principal
implements the established consequences of disciplinary code in grades
Kindergarten-eight. It is also the belief of the Board of Education that the
best interest of pupils who are served when school officials, teachers, and
parent(s) or legal guardian(s) work together on behalf of the pupils.
Therefore, all suspensions resulting from the application of the Discipline
Code require parental contact and follow-up conferences.
Pupils shall not be deprived
of their rights to an education in the
Administrators shall observe
the following rights of due process before a pupil is suspended.
Informal Hearing Before the Principal or His/Her Designee
- Explain to the pupil orally the offense of which he/she is
accused.
- Provide the pupil with an opportunity to be heard and convey other
information he/she thinks is relevant.
- Advise the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the pupil.
- Provide the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) with an opportunity to
consult with the Principal or his/her designee.
In addition to the foregoing,
if the offense is of a more serious nature, the Principal will make a concerted
effort to notify the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and provide them with an
opportunity to be present at the informal hearing or otherwise consult with the
Principal or his/her designee.
General Notes
The administration may apply
other appropriate discipline beyond consequences described in this policy for
good cause. Consequences may include but are not limited to: teacher detention;
general detention; lunchroom detention or suspension; community services;
parent contact; parent presence at school; suspension; expulsion. Parent(s) or
legal guardian(s) will be notified through writing, telephone, or emergency
contact as appropriate.
In the case of a suspension,
an in-person parent conference is mandatory for a child to be readmitted to
school.
In the case of chronic
misbehavior, such as on the playground, parent attendance may be requested. The
general detention times are 2:45 – 3:45 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 2:30
– 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
Parent(s) or legal
guardian(s) of pupils in grades Kindergarten – three will be notified one day
in advance when their child is assigned a general detention if necessary.
Pupils in grades four – eight
may be assigned general detention on the day the incident occurred.
- A teacher detention lasts no longer than thirty minutes for all
pupils in grades Kindergarten – eight.
Discipline
Code/Consequences – Grades Pre-Kindergarten – Three
The penalties provided will
be invoked under normal circumstances. The administration may impose more
severe punishment if special circumstances exist or may modify the punishment
for individuals based on extenuating circumstances, such as refusing to accept
disciplinary actions. Classroom behavior management will be used as a first
line of defense in order to establish the teacher/pupil respect of the school
rules and following directions.
In order to promote a better
learning environment at the
- One general detention for:
- Continued willful disobedience;
- Verbal assault or threat which intends to intimidate or abuse a
person – Example – cursing, threaten to hurt another (if continued will
involve parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and police);
- Forged signatures/school forms etc.;
- Use of actions which are disruptive to the academic atmosphere of
the building;
- Throwing or projecting dangerous objects;
- Missing an assigned teacher detention or late class;
- Use of profanity, obscene language or gesture – Example – swearing,
sexual comments, giving the finger; and/or
- Truancy (skipping school or class).
Depending
on severity, both parent notification and referral for counseling may also take
place. Infractions “h” and “i” always involve parent notification and referral for
counseling.
- Two general detentions for:
- Threat to physically harm or assault a staff member (including
implied) and meet with child and
parent(s) or legal guardian(s);
- Extortion (threatening one for money);
- Physical assault on another person;
- Leaving school grounds without permission; and/or
- Damage to property of school personnel.
Depending
on severity, both parent notification and referral for counseling may take
place.
- Three general detentions for:
- Fighting/minor assault;
- Wrestling/rough playing, pushing, shoving; and/or
- Smoking
Parent
contact and referral for counseling will take place as needed.
- Loss of privileges for:
- Inappropriate lunchtime and recess behavior; and/or
- Breaking lunch rules.
Appropriate
lunch behavior is discussed in the handbook. Please refer to the previous
section.
These
offenses will result in loss of recess, games and/or activity privileges.
Continued inappropriate behavior will result in further discipline to include
parental contact, parental presence, and other measures as needed.
- Work and/or payment to correct damage for:
- Defacing, destruction or damage to school property or teacher
property, vandalism of school property including books, interior, and/or
exterior of the building, etc.
Restitution,
a parent conference, further discipline, referral for counseling and police
report and intervention will be pursued as needed.
- Intervention referral/Child Study Team for:
- Habitual disobedience.
A
parent conference will also take place and additional discipline as needed.
- Three general detentions and police involvement and confiscation
for possession of:
- Beepers/pagers/cell phones*;
- Slingshots;
- Toy guns;
- Water pistols; and/or
- Other toys as make pretend weapons.
Cell
phones must be kept in lockers and turned off.
a.
Used for emergencies
only with permission by administration; and
b. If rules are broken the child will loose privilege to
bring phone to school.
Parental
contact and additional discipline will take place as needed. Regarding a
parent(s) or legal guardian(s) may inquire regarding State regulations.
- Suspensions for:
After
three suspensions the child and his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s) will
meet privately with the Board of Education, Assistant Principal and
Superintendent.
- Habitual fighting/assault – 1 day suspension
- Starting fires – parental notification and fire department/police
notification, 3 days suspension, referral for counseling.
- False alarm/bomb threat – fire department and police
notification, 3 days suspension, refer for counseling.
- Stealing/theft – parental contact, 1 day suspension, parent
conference/referral for counseling, reimbursement for items stolen.
- Indecent exposure – parental contact:
First
offense – 3 days detention;
Second
offense – 1 day suspension and referral for counseling; and
Third offense – 3 days suspension and parent/child
appearance before the Board of Education.
- Inappropriate sexual gestures/comments, physical contact –
parental contact – Example – inappropriate touching, giving the finger,
requesting sex:
First offense – 3 days detention;
Second
offense – 1 day suspension and referral for counseling; and
Third offense – 3 days suspension and parent/child
appearance before the Board of Education.
- Assault upon a teacher, administrator, Board member, or other
employee-parental contact, 3 days suspension, police notification,
referral for counseling.
- Distribution/possession of controlled dangerous substance or use
of items such as drugs, alcoholic beverages, firecrackers, live
ammunition, etc. – parental contact, 3 days suspension, police notification,
referral for counseling.
- Possession, custody or use of weapon defined as anything readily
capable of inflicting serious bodily injury or pain. The term includes
but not limited to:
(1)
Knives;
(2)
Sharpened or
pointed pieces of metal or hard materials;
(3)
Items which can
be used to club or hit another person;
(4)
Any toxic,
coercive, explosive or flammable material;
(5)
Any device which
releases or emits tear gas or any other substance;
(6)
Any items which
can be used to inflict pain or injury to another person, the possession of
which is not otherwise explained by the person possessing such item to the
satisfaction of the appropriate authorities; and/or
(7)
Components which
can be readily assembled in each of the above.
First
Offense – Police notification, parental contact, 10 days suspension; parent and
child appearance before the Board of Education; referral to the Child Study
Team; and
Second
Offense – Same as first offense and 10 days suspension, possible expulsion
proceedings.
- Possession of a firearm – police notification, parental contact, Child Study Team referral, immediate expulsion/removal
from the pupil’s regular program, parent and child appear before the
Board of Education.
Discipline
Code/Consequences – Grade Four – Eight
The penalties provided will
be invoked under normal circumstances. The administration may impose more
severe punishment if special circumstances exist or may modify the punishment
for individuals based on extenuating circumstances, such as refusing to accept
disciplinary actions.
Classroom behavior management
will be used as the first line of defense in order to establish the
teacher/pupil respect of the school rules and following directions.
In order to promote a better
learning environment at the
- One general detention for:
- Continued willful disobedience;
- In the hall without a pass;
- Missing two assigned teacher detentions or late class; and/or
- Being removed from class for any reason.
Depending
on severity, parent notification and referral for counseling may take place.
- Two general detentions for:
- Verbal assault or threat which intends to intimidate or abuse a
person – Example – cursing, threaten to hurt another;
- Forged signatures, school forms, etc.;
- Use of actions which are disruptive to the academic atmosphere of
the building – Example – calling out in class, yelling in halls;
- Extortion (threatening one for money); and/or
- Use of profanity, obscene language, or gestures – Example –
inappropriate touching, giving the finger, requesting sex.
Depending
on severity, both parental notification and referral for counseling may take
place.
- Three general detentions for:
- Truancy (skipping school)
First
offense – 3 detentions; and
Second
offense – 2 days in-school suspension;
- Leaving school grounds without permission;
- Wrestling/rough playing/pushing/shoving another person; and/or
- Damage to property of school personnel.
In
cases a. and b., a parent conference and referral for counseling may be
required.
- Loss of privileges for:
- Inappropriate lunchtime and recess behavior; and/or
- Breaking lunch rules.
Appropriate
lunchtime behavior is discussed earlier in the handbook
These
offenses will result in loss of recess, games, activity privileges and/or
suspension from the lunchroom.
Continued
inappropriate behavior will result in further discipline to include parental
contact, parental presence, and other measures as needed.
- Work and/or payment to correct damage for:
- Defacing, destruction, or damage to school property.
- Intervention referral/Child Study Team for:
- Habitual disobedience.
A
parent conference will also take place and additional discipline as needed.
- Three days general detention and police involvement and
confiscation for possession of:
- Beepers/pagers*;
- Slingshots;
- Toy guns;
- Water pistols; and/or
- Other toys as make pretend weapons.
Cell
phone must be kept in lockers and turned off.
a.
Used for
emergencies only with permission by administration; and
b. If rules are broken the child will loose privilege to
bring home to school.
Parental
contact and additional discipline will take place as needed. Regarding a
parent(s) or legal guardian(s) may inquire regarding State regulations.
- Suspensions for:
After
three suspensions the child and his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s) will
meet privately with the Board of Education, Assistant Principal and
Superintendent.
- Habitual fighting/assault – 1 day suspension
- Starting fires – parental notification and fire department/police
notification, 3 days suspension, referral for counseling.
- False alarm/bomb threat – fire department and police
notification, 3 days suspension, refer for counseling.
- Stealing/theft – parental contact, 1 day suspension, parent
conference/referral for counseling, reimbursement for items stolen.
- Indecent exposure – parental contact:
First
offense – 3 days detention;
Second
offense – 1 day suspension and referral for counseling; and
Third offense – 3 days suspension and parent/child
appearance before the Board of Education.
- Inappropriate sexual gestures/comments, physical contact –
parental contact – Example – inappropriate touching, giving the finger,
requesting sex:
First
offense – 3 days detention;
Second
offense – 1 day suspension and referral for counseling; and
Third
offense – 3 days suspension and parent/child appearance before the Board of
Education
- Assault upon a teacher, administrator, Board member, or other
employee – parental contact, 3 days suspension, police notification,
referral for counseling.
- Distribution/possession of controlled dangerous substance or use
of items such as drugs, alcoholic beverages, firecrackers, live
ammunition, etc.- parental contact, 3 days suspension, police
notification, referral for counseling.
- Possession, custody or use of weapon defined as anything readily
capable of inflicting serious bodily injury or pain. The term includes
but not limited to:
1.
Knives;
2.
Sharpened or
pointed pieces of metal or hard materials;
3.
Items which can
be used to club or hit another person;
4.
Any toxic,
coercive, explosive or flammable material;
5.
Any device which
releases or emits tear gas or any other substsance;
6.
Any items which
can be used to inflict pain or injury to another person, the possession of
which is not otherwise explained by the person possessing such item to the
satisfaction of the appropriate authorities; and/or
7.
Components which
can be readily assembled in each of the above.
First
Offense – Police notification, parental contact, 10 days suspension; parent and
child appearance before the Board of Education; referral to the Child Study
Team; and
Second
Offense – Same as first offense and 10 days suspension, possible expulsion
proceedings.
- Possession of a firearm – police notification, parental contact, Child Study Team referral, immediate expulsion/removal
from the pupil’s regular program, parent and child appear before the
Board of Education.
Discipline Code/Consequences
– Grades Four-Eight
The penalties provided will
be invoked under normal circumstances. The administration may impose more
severe punishment if special circumstances exist or may modify the punishment
for individuals based on extenuating circumstances, such as refusing to accept
disciplinary actions.
Classroom behavior management
will be used at the first line of defense in order to establish the
teacher/pupil respect of the school rules and following directions.
In order to promote a better
learning environment at the
1.
One general
detention for:
a.
Continued willful
disobedience;
b.
c.
In the hall
without a pass;
d. Missing two assigned teacher detentions or late class;
and/or
e.
Being removed
from class for any reason.
Depending
on severity, parent notification and referral for counseling may take place.
2.
Two general
detentions for:
a.
Verbal assault or
threat which intends to intimidate or abuse a person – Example – cursing,
threaten to hurt another;
b. Forged signatures, school forms, etc;
c.
Use of actions
which are disruptive to the academic atmosphere of the building – Example –
calling out in class, yelling in halls;
d. Extortion (threatening one for money); and/or
e.
Use of profanity,
obscene language, or gestures – Example – inappropriate touching, giving the
finger, requesting sex.
Depending
on severity, both parental notification and referral for counseling may take
place.
3.
Three general
detentions for:
a.
Truancy (skipping
school)
First
offense – 3 detentions; and
Second
offense – 2 days in-school suspension;
b. Leaving school grounds without permission;
c.
Wrestling/rough
playing/pushing/shoving another person; and/or
d. Damage to property of school personnel.
In
case a. and b., a parent conference and referral for counseling may be
required.
4.
Loss of
privileges for:
a.
Inappropriate
lunchtime and recess behavior; and/or
b. Breaking lunch rules.
Appropriate
lunchtime behavior is discussed earlier in the handbook
These
offenses will result in loss of recess, games, activity privileges and/or
suspension from the lunchroom.
Continued
inappropriate behavior will result in further discipline to include parental
contact, parental presence, and other measures as needed.
5.
Work and/or
payment to correct damage for:
a.
Defacing,
destruction, or damage to school property.
6.
Intervention
referral/Child Study Team for:
a.
Habitual
disobedience.
A
parent conference will also take place and additional discipline as needed.
7.
Three days
general detention and police involvement and confiscation for possession of:
a.
Beepers/pagers/cell
phones*;
b. Slingshots;
c.
Toy guns;
d. Water pistols; and
e.
Other toys as
make pretend weapons.
Cell
phones must be kept in lockers and turned off:
a.
Used for
emergencies only with permission by administration; and
b. If rules are broken the child will loose privileges to
bring the phone to school.
Parental
contact and additional discipline will take place as needed. Regarding a. parent(s)
or legal guardian(s) may inquire regarding State regulations.
8.
Suspensions for:
After
three suspensions the child and his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
will meeting privately with the Board of Education, Assistant Principal,
and Superintendent.
a.
Fighting/physical
assault on another person – suspension, parent contact
First
offense – 1 day suspension
Second
offense – 2 days suspension
Third offense – 3 days suspension, referral for
counseling.
b. Threat to physically assault or harm a staff member –
1 day suspension, parent notification.
c.
Smoking – 1 day
suspension, parent notification, referral for counseling.
d. Starting fires – fire department and police
notification, 3 days suspension, parental contact, referral for counseling,
payment for damages.
e.
False alarm/bomb
threat – fire department and police notification, 3 days suspension, parental
contact, referral for counseling.
f.
Stealing/theft –
2 days suspension, police notification, parental contact, referral for
counseling, reimbursement for items stolen.
g. Indecent exposure – parental contact, referral for
counseling
First
offense – 2 days suspension
Second offense – 3 days suspension.
h. Inappropriate sexual gestures, comments, physical
contact – parental contact, referral for counseling and
First
offense – 2 days out-of-school suspension
Second
offense – 2 days out-of-school suspension
Third offense – 3 days out-of-school suspension,
parent/child appearance before the Board of Education.
Possession of pornography –
1 day suspension, parent contact.
First
offense – 3 days detention
Second
offense – suspension
i.
Possession of
pornography – 1 day suspension, parent contact.
First offense – 3 days detention
Second offense – suspension
j.
Assault upon a
teacher, administrator, Board member or other employee – 5 days suspension,
police notification, referral for counseling, appearance before Board of Education.
k.
Distribution/possession
of controlled, dangerous substance or use of items such as drugs, alcoholic
beverages, firecrackers, live ammunition, etc. – 10 days suspension, police
notification, referral for counseling, appearance before the Board of
Education.
l.
Possession,
custody, or use of weapon – weapon defined as anything readily capable of
lethal use or inflicting serious bodily injury or pain.
The
term includes but is not limited to:
1.
Knives;
2.
Sharpened or
pointed pieces of metal or hard materials;
3.
Items which can
be used to club or hit another person;
4.
Any toxic, coercive,
explosive, or flammable material;
5.
Any device which
releases or emits tear gas or any other substance;
6.
Any item which
can be used to inflict pain or injury to another person, the possession of
which is not otherwise explained by the person such item to the satisfaction of
the appropriate authorities; and
7.
Components which
can be readily assembled in each of the above.
First
offense – parental contact, 10 days suspension, parent/child appearance before
the Board of Education, referral for counseling, police notification
Second offense – same as first offense, 10 days
suspension, expulsion proceedings.
m. Possession of a firearm – Police notification,
parental contact, Child Study Team referral, immediate expulsion/removal from
the pupil’s regular program, parent/child appearance before the Board of
Education.
For pupils with disabilities,
subject to Individualized Education Programs in accordance with 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq., the Individuals with
Disabilities Educational Improvement Act, and accommodation plans under 29 U.S.C. 794
and 705(20), pupil discipline and the code of conduct shall be implemented in
accordance with the components of the applicable plans.
Pupils subject to the
consequences of the Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct Policy and Regulation
shall be informed of their rights, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1(c)3.i.
through vii., that include:
- Advance notice of behaviors that will result in suspensions and
expulsions that have been identified under authority of N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2;
- Education that supports pupils’ development into productive
citizens;
- Attendance in safe and secure school environments;
- Attendance at school irrespective of pupils’ marriage, pregnancy,
or parenthood;
- Due process and appeal procedures, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:3-1.3
through 1.17, N.J.A.C. 6A:4 and, where applicable, N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2.7 and
2.8;
- Parent notification consistent with the policies and procedures
established pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-6.2(b)3; and
- Protections pursuant to 20 U.S.C.
1232g and 34 CFR Part 99, Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act; 20 U.S.C. 1232h and 34 CFR
Part 98, Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment; N.J.A.C. 6:3-6, Pupil
Records; 45 CFR 160, Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act;20 U.S.C. 6301, Title IV(A)IV 4155 of the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act as reauthorized under the No Child Left Behind Act; 42 CFR
Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records;
N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-7.1, School-based drug and alcohol abuse counseling;
information from participants; disclosure; N.J.A.C. 6A:16-3.2,
Confidentiality of pupil alcohol and other drug information; N.J.S.A.
18A:36-19, Creation; Pupil Records: Maintenance and Retention, Security
and Access; Regulations; Non-Liability; N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2.9, Pupil Records;
as well as other existing Federal and State laws pertaining to pupil
protections.
- Instances of pupil discipline will be recorded in the pupil’s file
in strict compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.1 et seq. and Policy No. 8330.
- When a pupil transfers to a public school district from another
public school district, all information in the pupil’s record related to
disciplinary actions taken against the pupil by the school district and
any information the school district has obtained pursuant to N.J.S.A.
2A:4A-60, disclosure of juvenile information; penalties for disclosure,
shall be provided to the receiving public school district, in accordance
with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:3619(a), N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.5(e)10.iv,
and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.10.
- The record shall be provided within two weeks of the date that
the pupil enrolls in the receiving district.
- Written consent of the parent or adult pupil shall not be
required as a condition of the transfer of this information, however,
written notice of the transfer shall be provided to the parent or the
adult pupil.
- When a pupil transfers to a private school, which includes all
sectarian or nonsectarian nonprofit institutional day or residential
schools that provide education for pupils placed by their parents and
that are controlled by other than public authority, all pupil
disciplinary records, with respect to suspensions or expulsions, shall be
provided by the public school district to residence to the private school
upon written request from the private school, in the same manner as such
records would be provided by a public school district of residence to
another public school district, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.10(b).
- The Board shall not use a pupil’s past offenses on record to
discriminate against that pupil.
- All pupil disciplinary records maintained in the district shall
conform with the requirements set forth in
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.10(d).
The Superintendent shall
report annually on the implementations of the Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct
Policy to the Board at a public meeting. The annual summary shall contain, at a
minimum:
- A numerical inventory of all violations of the pupil behavioral
expectations in the Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct Policy and
Regulation;
- Associated school response to the violations of the pupil
behavioral expectations;
- An explanation and evidence of the effectiveness of the Pupil
Discipline/Code of Conduct Policy and Regulation. The explanation and
evidence, at a minimum, shall address:
- The degree of effectiveness of the school district’s activities
in achieving the purposes of the Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct Policy
and Regulation, pursuant to the purposes as outlined in A. above; and
- The degree and effectiveness of the implementation of the
contents of the Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct Policy and Regulation.
- Any proposed changes to the school district’s current policies,
procedures, programs or initiatives, based on the annual report.
Student and Parent Handbook
2009- 2010
We
have received, read and discussed the 2009- 2010 Student and Parent Handbook.
Student’s
name (please print) _________________________________
Student’s
Signature _________________________________
Parent\Guardian
Signature ________________________________
Date _________________________________
Homeroom
Teacher __________________________________
Grade __________________________________
Room
Number __________________________________
Please
return this page to your child’s homeroom teacher by Friday, September 18,
2009.
Thank you for your cooperation