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Table of Contents Table of Content I Teach School Year Calendar Phone Extensions Board of Education Board of Education Meetings Dates to Remember/State Testing School Hours Grading Policy Report Cards/Advisory Accidents/Announcements Arrival and dismissal Duty Procedures Assemblies Attendance Bathroom Use: Students Bullying Renaissance Program Rock Solid, Classrooms, Child Abuse Computer Network Use/Repairs Discipline Dress Code Early Dismissal, Faculty Meetings Faculty Rooms Guidance IEP and Student Records Hallway Behavior, Inclement Weather Jury Duty, Keys, Lunch Count Nutrition Policy Newsletter, Parents Group, Pledge of Allegiance, Purchasing, Security Drills, Substitute Procedures, Sexual Harassment Supervision & Evaluation Supplies Visitors Workmen’s Comp Procedures Blood Bourne Pathogens Chapter 364 (of Title 18A) Bill A-592 School District Forms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8, 9, 10 11 12 12, 13, 14 14, 15, 16 16 16, 17 17 17, 18 19 20, 21 21, 22 22-30 31 32, 33 33 33, 34, 35 35 36 36, 37 38 39 39 40 41, 42 42 42 42 43, 44 44,45 46 47 48-69 1 I Teach I learn so I may teach I teach because I learn I teach because it’s hard I teach because it’s easy I teach to share the treasures I have found I teach to show how one may find one’s own treasures I teach to see more clearly I teach for the joy of watching children learn I teach to see them thrive from knowledge I teach to see children sharing, discovering, teaching….learning I teach to share the joy of learning I teach to see the smiles I teach to smile I smile often Words of wisdom from the Heart By Harry E. Wilson, Jr. Director of Art Education Summit Public Schools 2 3 2013-2014 Jordan Road Phone Extension List A L T Altman, Aimee (Salerno, Dan) Andrechak, Jill B Barlow, Lynn Baltz, Michelle Bentivegna, Dawn Brannigan , Susan Breitinger, Adrienne Broglin, Darcy Budd, Eryn Bullard, Brenda C Cassaro, Marisa-G+T Cassetta, Abigale Cellucci, Jeanette Computer/Tech Rm Cori, Michele Cowley, Rebekah Custodians D Dalessio, Mike DiGiacomo, Nicole DiSciascio, Giannine Doran, Ed Dugan, Susan E Edge, Casey Esposito, Tracy F Faculty-Intermediate Faculty-Primary Ford, Emily (McCorristin, Kelly) Forshaw, Julie G 1110 Laut, David 1105 Tardif, Krystal 1109 1230 Leonard, Kristie Leonardo, Jane Levine, Danielle Library-Intermediate Library-Primary Lichtenstein, Liz Lick, Jennie Lombardi, Al Luff, Jen, Ed.D Lynch, Mimi M Martin, Ginger Mensch, Nancy Montanero, Mario Moses, Margo N Neavear, Lisa Nicodemus, Pat O O’Brien, Kim Olek, Jon P Pallitto, Phil Peteraf, Lisa Q R Rafferty,Amy Ragan, Chris Reinert, Jay Reinhold, Cris S 1136 1129 1114 1142 1242 1106 1242 1243 1220 1112 Thoms, Sarah Timmons, Joan Torres, Cinthia Tostevin, Josh Tucker, Katie U&V Ulasevich, Dana Unger, Kelly Unsworth, Tiffany W Wall, Stephanie Ward, Eileen Williams, Dawn Wolf-Smith, Robin Wootton, Jacqueline X, Y, Z New York Ave. Previti, Robert, Ed.D. Duffey, Maryann Business Office Keller, Suzanne Martin, Debbie Skwisz, Debbie Wynn, Joan C.E.R Office Arabia, Dottie Perkins, Sydney C.S.T./Spec. Ed. Cruickshank, Jen Pinnix, Mary Robertson, Heather 1103 1204 1123 1245 1185 1156 1123 Pre-K Carroll, Alyson Gilbride, Marie Gitsas, Shannon H Haugh, Courtney I&J K Kallen, Devon Kitchen Klemic, Joyce Klotz, Susie 1200 1127 Schmidt, Joe Shustock, Jill (Micale, Katherine) Simiriglio, Maria Smith, Margie Smock, Margie Sokalski, Michele Staab, Kathy Stafford, Cindy Stanewich, Nicole Straka, Bill Swift, Anna 1126 1254 1128 1230 1125 1242 1131 1243 1195 Castellano, Susan Conover, Julia Francese, Lindsay Parker, Julie FAX #’s Main Office-JRS Primary Office-JRS Dawes Ave. School Business Office-NYA C.S.T./Sp.Ed.-NYA 3004 3003 3109 3118 Mainland Cafeteria 927-0551 1188 1208 1116 1138 1140 1101 1209 1212 1123 1242 1104 1243 1189 1242 1159 1108 1201 1132 1159 1150 1102 1242 1115 1244 1194 1111 1134 1147 1146 1184 1256 1202 1139 1122 1141 1210 1158 1110 1135 1121 1157 1211 1130 1124 1203 “ 4 Fax 1107 1242 1147 1210 1253 1206 1205 1133 927-2053 3211 3211 3221 3201 3220 3202 3101 3102 3207 3203 3206 3012 927-9648 927-4704 653-6143 927-7351 653-6120 927-2508 Somers Point School District Board of Education Jordan Road School 121 West New York Ave. Somers Point, NJ 08244 609-927-2053 President Vice President- Administrative Staff Interim Superintendent Principal, Dawes Avenue Principal, Jordan Road Principal of New York Avenue Asst. Principal of Jordan Road Director of Curriculum Supervisor of Special Education Mr. William August Mr. Al Becker Mrs. Karen Broomall Dr. Jeanne Carlson Mr. Trevor Costanza Mr. Richard Gray Mr. Joseph Hall Mrs. Constance Hiles Mr. Nicholas Wagner Robert Previti, Ed.D. Mrs. Doreen Lee Mrs. Susan Dugan Dr. Jennifer Luff, Ed.D. Ms. Eileen Ward Dr. Jennifer Luff, Ed.D. Mrs. Jennifer Cruickshank 5 2013-2014 Somers Point Board of Education Meeting Dates Dates Location June 20, 2013 Dawes Avenue School July 18, 2013 Jordan Road School August 15, 2013 Dawes Avenue School September 19, 2013 Jordan Road School October 17, 2013 Dawes Avenue School November 21, 2013 Jordan Road School December 19, 2013 Dawes Avenue School January 7, 2014 (Reorganization) Jordan Road School February 20, 2014 Dawes Avenue School March 20, 2014 Jordan Road School April 17, 2014 Jordan Road Schooll May 15, 2014 Dawes Avenue School June 19, 2014 Dawes Avenue 6:30 PM Reorganization Meeting 7:00 PM Regular Meeting Jordan Road School --129 Jordan, Somers Point, NJ Dawes Avenue School –22 West Dawes Avenue, Somers Point, NJ 6 Somers Point Schools Important Dates to Remember ** Schedules are subject to change in the event of inclement weather October 4, 2013 Interims Issued November 11, 2013 1st Marking Period Ends November 15, 2013 Report Cards Issued December 4 thru December 6, 2013 Conferences December 13, 2013 Interims Issued January 28, 2014 2nd Marking Period Ends January 31, 2014 Report Cards Issued March 4, 2014 Interims Issued April 3, 2014 3rd Marking Period Ends April 11, 2014 Report Cards Issued May 13, 2014 Interims Issued 4th Marking Period Ends June 16, 2014 State Testing Schedule April 29 - May 2 May 5 - May 9 May 5 - May 8 May 12 - May 16 May 12 - May 15 May 19 - May 23 Grades K, 1, 2,3,4 5, 6 7 8 Grades 7 & 8 Make-ups Grades 5 & 6 Make-ups Grades 3 & 4 (4th Grade thru May 16th ) Make-ups Jordan Road School Hours Arrival Dismissal 8:45 3:06 8:05 2:25 8:05 2:25 8:03 2:23 Early Dismissal Schedule K-4 8:45 - 1:06 5-6 8:05 - 12:25 7 8:05 - 12:25 8 8:03 - 12:23 7 GRADING POLICY GRADING SYSTEM For K-2nd Students in Grades K-2 are evaluated as E=Excellent, G=Good, S=Satisfactory, N=Needs Improvement and U=Unsatisfactory. GRADING SYSTEM FOR GRADES 3-4 The evaluation of student achievement is one of the most important functions of the school. The marking system is as follows: Report Cards A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F 50-59 Interims P =Passing P- = Passing – Not working to ability P/F = Borderline F = Failing I = Incomplete Note that any failure is to be recorded as 50. No zeros are to be given or recorded and we will not be using a + or – for the letter grades. Our goal is to expand our concept of assessment to include a variety of strategies, not just testing, and achieve a more balanced approach. The following criteria has been established to achieve this goal: 33% - Projects (including compositions, reports) 33% - Quizzes/Tests 33% - Homework/ Class work/ Lab Experiments/ Notebook/ Participation RECOGNITION AWARDS GRADES 3&4 High Honor Roll – all A’s in all subjects or all A’s in core academic subjects and one B in special area subject. Honor Roll – all A’s and B’s in academic subjects and in special area subjects. GRADING SYSTEM For 5th THRU 8th The evaluation of student academic achievement is one of the most important functions of the school. The marking system is as follows: A+ 99-100 A 94- 98 A- 92-93 B+ 90-91 8 B 86-89 B- 84-85 C+ 82-83 C 77-81 C- 75-76 D+ 73-74 D 70-72 D- 68-69 F- 50 - 67 I - Incomplete M – Medical Excuse NG – Not Graded Interims P =Passing P- = Passing – Not working to ability P/F = Borderline F = Failing I = Incomplete The grading percentage is the following in all subjects: 70%-Projects, Tests, (i.e. Summative Mastery) 20%-Quizzes, Class work, (i.e. Formative Assessments) 10%-Homework Note that any failure is to be recorded as 50. No zeros are to be given or recorded. The standards for your PM grade follow. (Any student receiving an “F” for a marking period grade must be submitted to the IR&S committee for intervention and referral service.) Each student will be permitted to “Re-do” any summative assignment two times in each marking period. (Note only those assessments that fall into the 70% range). The student should be afforded the higher of the two grades. Do not average the two, as we are working to reflect student mastery. Re-do’s are at the convenience of the teacher and should not be afforded the same day. Ask students to staple the original task or assessment to the redone version. When grading late work, please adhere to the “TFA principle” -take a few away. It is at your discretion to remove from 2-5 points, but not a whole letter grade. RESEARCH INDICATES THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BEST PRACTICE IN GRADING Wormeli, Rick. 2006. Fair Isn’t Always Equal: Assessing & Grading in the Differentiated Classroom. Portland, ME: Stenhouse Publishers. 9 Avoid penalizing students’ multiple attempts at mastery No extra credit or bonus points Avoid group grades Avoid grading on curve These letter grades reflect academic standards achieved only. A PMG is a numeric Merit Grade (from 1-4) which will be recorded to indicate participation, effort and preparedness. Documentation is essential in this regard. This can be done at the teacher’s discretion: daily, weekly, bi-weekly. You can use the Personal Management Rubric included in the appendix. PERSONAL MANAGEMENT GRADING SYSTEM 1: This student consistently works to the best of his/her ability and always participates actively and enthusiastically to maximize his/her academic potential. He/she sets high standards for him/herself and thereby serves as a role model for peers. 2: Diligent work habits and an enthusiastic approach to completing tasks set for him/her demonstrate the effort this student puts into achieving success in this subject. 3: Although this student has the ability to perform well in this subject, he/she could improve performance by increasing effort. More focus and personal organization would help him/her to this end. 4: This student does not appear to take his/her academic responsibilities as seriously as he/she should. In order to maximize a student’s potential and academic development, it is important for the student to take an active part in realizing his/her success by participating, focusing, and making the effort to remain on task. RECOGNITION AWARDS Grades 5-8 Principal’s List – All “A’s” in Academic Subjects and Special Area Subjects; and all “1’s” in Personal Management in Academic and Special Area Subjects High Honor Roll –All “A’s” and one “B” in Academic Subjects and All “A’s” and one “B” in Special Area Subjects. “1” or “2” in Personal Management Honor Roll – All “A’s” and “B’s” in Academic Subject and all “A’s” and “B’s” in Special Area Subjects. “1” or “2” in all Personal Management. Personal Management Award: All 1’s in Personal Management regardless of academic grades. INFORMATIONAL FORMS It is imperative that parents are ALWAYS informed of their child’s progress. Parents must be told of any changes in reading or math levels. The forms below should assist in this objective. 10 The name of any students receiving a grade of “F” on any Interim Report or Report Card must be submitted to the Principal along with documentation of parent contact. Interim Reports- These reports are to be used to indicate to parents the specific areas of success and difficulties their child is having in school. Check the school calendar for distribution times. Information will be sent to you concerning times for inputting grades. Training is available for new staff members Report Cards- The report card will be distributed four times a year. Check the school calendar for distribution times. Information will be sent to you concerning times for inputting grades. Training is available for new staff members. See Mrs. Nicodemus regarding any questions or problems with inputting grades. Parent Conferences- Strong home/school communication is essential to a student’s success. Conferences are scheduled for Dec. 4th through Dec. 6th. Parents/guardians will be notified of the times. However, parents/guardians are encouraged to contact the appropriate school personnel anytime a question or concern arises. Additional conferences should be held as necessary, especially pertaining to discipline problems. REPORT CARDS Report Cards are sent home with the students in grades Pre-K to 6 and mailed home in grades 7 and 8, within a week after each marking period. Our report card is designed to present an accurate picture of how the student is progressing academically. It includes the grades as well as teacher comments. Please refer to the school calendar for marking period and report card issue dates. PARENT REQUEST TO CHANGE CLASSES (Middle School) In order for a student to change classes there must be a meeting between the teacher, parent/guardian, the guidance counselor, principal and the student to insure that the class switch is the best possible academic decision for the individual student. STUDENT ELIGIBILIY (Middle School) A student participating in extra-curricular activities, athletic programs and dances is expected to maintain passing grades. If a student receives two F’s at interims, that student is ineligible for participation in these activities until the report cards are issued. If a student receives two F’s on the report card, that student is ineligible for these activities until the interims are issued. A student can become eligible if he/she meets with the Guidance Counselors and develops an improvement plan. If the student demonstrates success in following the improvement plan, the Principal may remove him/her from the ineligibility list. 11 ADVISORY Our middle school advisory program has been established to create a small group setting where each student will be provided with the opportunity to build a trusting relationship with at least one adult within the school community. Through meaningful activities and discussion, students and advisors will focus on meeting the needs of the challenging issues that middle school students face today. Furthermore, students will observe effective interpersonal communication skills modeled by both their advisor and their peers. In order to promote an individual’s growth and success, one needs to be in an environment where recognition, reinforcement, encouragement and motivation can take place. This can be accomplished by implementing a comprehensive advisory program. Advisory groups will be meeting once a week. On that day students follow an alternate schedule. ACCIDENTS In case of an accident, the school nurse should give emergency treatment. If the nurse is not immediately available, the classroom teacher should administer first aid treatment. Remember to use plastic gloves when dealing with any accident involving blood. All teachers will complete an accident report form and submit it to the school nurse. All accidents, however slight they appear to be, must be reported on the day they occur. ANNOUNCEMENTS Daily announcements are sent by e-mail to each staff member. Please check your e-mail every day as all staff communications are generally sent via e-mail. Teachers are expected to have students seated and quiet during announcements. Student announcements are made on the intercom each morning in grades 7th and 8th. If you have an announcement you would like to be made to staff or students, please e-mail your announcement to Mrs. Nicodemus or Ms. Peteraf by 3:00 PM the previous day. ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL PROCEDURES (K – 6) Arrival Procedures Grades 5-6 All students in grades 5&6 will assemble in cafetorium upon arrival and sit in assigned areas. Line up in cafetorium will begin at 8:00. Students should be in the classroom by 8:05 Students will be sent to classrooms in the following order 5th Grade from the cafetorium 6th Grade from the cafetorium 12 Grades K -4 All students will gather in cafetorium in the morning and sit at assigned tables Line up in cafetorium will begin at 8:40. Students should be in the classroom by 8:46. Teachers should be at the ramp at 8:46 to meet their students. Students will be sent to classrooms in the following order: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, Kindergarten Dismissal Procedures Students are to leave school grounds immediately upon dismissal. The only students in the building after dismissal should have the permission of a teacher. The dismissal procedure is as follows: Grades 5-6 Students should be dismissed on time at 2:25 pm. Grade 5 will exit the building on the Jordan Road side at the kindergarten exit Grade 6 will exit the building on the Jordan Road side at the Main Office Grades 3-4: Students should be dismissed on time at 3:06pm. Grade 3 will exit the building on the 10th Street side (the exit doors outside the 3rd grade classrooms) Grade 4 will exit the building on the 10th Street side (the doors on the ramp leading to the Primary Wing) Any exceptions must be approved by the Principal or Assistant Principal Bus Students 5th & 6th grade bus students are to go to bus stop on 10th street via the gym exit doors. 3rd & 4th grade bus students are to go to the Bus Stop on 10th Street via their regular exits to wait for the bus. Grades K – 2: Students should be dismissed on time (3:06pm) Grade K will exit the building on the Jordan Road side using the kindergarten exit Grade 1 will exit the building on the Jordan Road side using the ramp leading to the Primary Wing) Grade 2 will exit building on the 10th Street side using the doors outside the 3rd grade classrooms) 13 Bus Students: Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade bus students will be picked up at their classrooms by aides and taken to the bus *It is the responsibility of the classroom teacher to make sure that the student is using the correct exit. This will require that classroom teachers escort their students to the proper exit until they understand the exit procedures. A.M./P.M. Duty Procedures: General Procedures: 1. Be on duty promptly at designated times 2. Place weekly duty in lesson plans in case you have a substitute. Make sure the substitutes know where and when your duty is so that they can provide supervision. 3. If there is an emergency or conflict, it is your responsibility to find a replacement and let the office know. 4. Keep your eyes on the students at all times. 5. Do not engage in lengthy conversations with other staff members or parents. Politely let people know you are supervising students and will talk to them at a later time. 6. Report suspicious characters to the office immediately. 7. As you are supervising students, refrain from any cell phone usage while on duty. Arrival: 1. K thru 4th grade students may enter the building at 8:30am and will go to the cafetorium to sit at their assigned table. 2. Bus students will be greeted by a teacher and may enter the building upon arrival and go directly to the cafetorium for breakfast. 3. Students with a teacher’s pass may enter before 8:30am but no earlier than 8:00am. These students must report directly to the office. 4. Safety Patrol Members may enter anytime after 7:45am. 5. All doors will be locked at all times except the main doors, which will be locked by 9:00am. Never let a student or parent into the building through a locked door. Dismissal: 1. Dismiss Kindergarten students at 3:06pm at the Kindergarten exit doors. A staff & Safety Patrol Members will escort bus students to the bus area at 3:00pm. 2. Dismiss 1st thru 4th grade students at 3:06pm at designated exits. 3. ALL homeroom teachers should walk their students outside and circulate around the area that they are assigned for duty. 4. Castle students, K, 1st and 2nd will line up in the hall with a Castle supervisor. 3rd thru 4th grade Castle students should report to the cafetorium. 14 5. Students who have detention or tutoring should report to their designated area and wait outside the door for the teacher. 6. All students must leave school grounds after school. Students may not stay to play on equipment without a parent present. All offenders should be reported to the main office. Lunch/Supervision Procedures: General Procedures: 1. Be on duty promptly at designated times. 2. Place weekly duty in lesson plans in case you have a substitute. Make sure the substitutes know where and when your duty is so that they can provide supervision. 3. If there is an emergency or conflict, it is your responsibility to find a replacement and let the office know. 4. Keep your eyes on the students at all times. 5. Do not engage in lengthy conversations with other staff members or parents. Politely let people know you are supervising students and will talk to them at a later time. 6. As you are supervising students, refrain from any cell phone usage while on duty. 7. Students may use the restroom 2 at a time only, and must sign out. All students should use the restroom before going outside to play. 8. Discipline check slips will be given for repetitive misbehaviors. Provide the pink copy to the office for record keeping. If a check is not warranted, but some type of action needs to be taken, students can time-out for a few minutes. Sitting in an isolated, yet supervised area inside or outside is acceptable. 9. All students should remain in their seats until their table is called to line up. Students must ask permission to leave their table – NO EXCEPTIONS! Medical Issues: 1. Never force a student to get up if injured. Send for the nurse. 2. Be aware of students with bee sting allergies or food allergies such as peanuts. Lunch Detention: Lunch detention will be served in the cafeteria. All students are required to eat silently at the designated table or desk. If it’s a recess detention, the student should sit outside on a bench and should not be allowed to talk to peers. Recess: 1. Teachers on duty must pick up a walkie-talkie at the main office prior to exiting the building. 2. Stop at nurse’s office to pick up emergency care kit to recess and wear gloves when dealing with blood. 3. Students are to be silent while leaving the cafeteria and waiting in line to exit. 4. Students must walk the path to the play area and place lunch boxes near blacktop. 15 5. Students must play an organized game or be on the equipment. Teachers need to be prompt picking up students. 6. Parents/guardians may not pick up a child from recess. Send parents to main office. 7. Alert the office immediately if you notice suspicious persons or behavior. ASSEMBLIES Teachers who have classes when an assembly is scheduled must accompany the class to the Cafetorium. Teachers must sit with their group and supervise student behavior. Teachers should model proper assembly behavior by not conversing with each other, grading papers or engaging in other work. If you need to use the Cafetorium you must schedule its use through the main office by filling out a Use of Facilities Form. These forms can be obtained from the main office. Schedule changes- Middle School 7th and 8th grade schedule changes needed to be made due to assemblies must be preapproved by the principal. ATTENDANCE - STAFF All staff members are to sign in and out each day. An attendance sheet will be located in the office where your mailboxes are located. Staff cannot leave the building during designated common planning periods. Staff may not leave the building during prep time without administrative approval. After obtaining permission, notify the building secretary. If leaving the building for lunch all staff members are to notify the front office. Any staff member arriving late must notify administration upon arrival. Staff who must leave early due to an emergency, must secure approval from administration. ATTENDANCE – STUDENTS 1. Daily Attendance will be entered into Real Time System on the Teacher’s homeroom computer each morning. K-6 teachers must have the attendance entered 15 minutes after the start of the school day. 7th and 8th grade homeroom teachers will enter the attendance in homeroom and all periods including homeroom. 2. If a student comes in late with a late from the office the teacher can assume that the attendance record will be modified by the office. 3. If a student comes into 1 period class with a late pass from another staff member the homeroom teacher will have to modify the attendance. 4. The daily attendance report will be emailed to teachers by 10:00 AM. 5. Attendance must be checked as a new class enters the room. 7th and 8th grade teachers will record attendance on the Real Time System for each period. 6. It is the responsibility of all teachers to accurately check attendance throughout the day (return from lunch, assembly, special classes, etc.) 7. Students must present a note to the homeroom teacher upon return to school. All such notes should be sent to the main office. 16 8. The school’s attendance clerk is Mrs. Barlow. She can run a daily attendance report on any student you wish her to check on. Please state specifically on the note the reason for the attendance referral. Notify the Principal if you have concerns about a student’s attendance record. BATHROOM USE Regulate the flow of traffic to the bathrooms by allowing children to go only when necessary. No student should be in the bathroom without a pass. Students are permitted to use the rest rooms during designated times established by each teacher. Students are not to use the bathrooms while changing classes. Please continually remind them of this. Use of the rest rooms during class time requires permission from the teacher. Maintain a bathroom log. Students are to sign out and in and list the time for each. All staff members should check the bathrooms periodically. Students are encouraged to use the bathrooms during lunchtime. If a problem is identified at a specific time of day in any bathroom, the Principal will check the teachers’ logs. Any child caught defacing the bathroom will face disciplinary consequences and may be responsible for paying for any damage. BULLYING Our Bullying Policy is on Google docs. In the event of a possible HIB incident, please see your anti-bullying specialist, Nancy Mensch. 17 18 RENAISSANCE PROGRAM: Renaissance is a proven educational enrichment program which is designed to empower students and staff by publicly celebrating hard work, perseverance, and good character through the uplifting energy of awards and accolades. It is a process and not a destination. It believes in not only today but in the potential of tomorrow. Together students, staff, parents, administrators and community leaders share in the fun and passion for excellence in education. Jordan Road is a member of the Penn/Jersey Coalition which has over 120 schools in the nation. Although we have always have been committed to the importance of having positive, professional relationships within our school community, the Josten’s Renaissance program reinforces this belief through a collegial network of fellow educators who share a limitless idea bank for celebrating student achievement . The primary goal of the Renaissance program is to increase student performance, teacher enthusiasm, and raise the level of community participation in schools. Josten’s Renaissance Program is truly a journey and not a destination. At Jordan Road we will continue to celebrate success through: Monthly dances and events for 7th and 8th graders Jaguar Pride Night-teacher recognition of students Hodgeball /DodgeBall for all 7th and 8th grade behavior eligible students Student of the Month lunches Special recognition lunches for clean tables Primary Grade Star Student Recognition Program Bucks Day for 5th & 6th graders Sports Banquets for Middle School teams Future Act Club for 5th and 6th Somers Point Christmas Parade Monthly Staffulty Recognition Honor Roll and Principal List Recognition Junior National Honor Society Quarterly Academic and Sport Recognition Rallies 19 Expanding our middle school advisories to 5th amd 6th grade classrooms This year we will further recognize student success through our Positive Behavior Intervention Program with: H.A.T. – Homework, Attendance and no Tardies (K-6) Got the Point Award-Recognition tickets for students who display Respect, Responsibility and make the Right Choices. Cleaned and Painted Library Clean Locker Recognition Rock Solid In order to promote a positive atmosphere regarding our bullying prevention program students and staff are encouraged to wear their T-shirts and participate in monthly ROCK SOLID days; and by being an active bystander and reporting incidents of bullying. CLASSROOMS Please keep classrooms attractive with pictures, exhibits and the children’s class work. Bulletin boards should be changed often. 1 .Room Care: Have children clean desks regularly and help them develop a feeling of pride in cleanliness. Take a few minutes each day before dismissal to have them pick up paper and straighten furniture. PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY CELLOPHANE TAPE ON BOARDS OR WALLS. 2. Please close all windows at the end of the day. CHILD ABUSE School personnel, compensated and uncompensated (volunteer) having reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to child abuse or acts of child abuse shall immediately report to the DYFS (N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.10). The person reporting the alleged child abuse shall inform the school principal or designee of the report after the DYFS referral has been made. However, notice to the principal or assistant principal need not be given when the person believes that such notice would be likely to endanger the referrer or child involved or when the person believes that such disclosure would be likely to result in retaliation against the referrer with respect to his or her employment. 20 When referring cases to the DYFS, the school referrer shall provide, when possible, the following information: The name of the child; The age and grade of the child; The name and address of the child’s parent or guardian or other person having custody and control (e.g.,foster parent); A description of the child’s condition, including any available information concerning current or previous injuries, abuse or maltreatment; The nature and possible extent of the child’s injuries, abuse or maltreatment; and Any other pertinent information that the referrer believes may be relevant with respect to the child and/or to the identity of the alleged perpetrator. COMPUTER NETWORK USE Standards Any individual engaging in the following actions declared unethical, unacceptable or illegal when using computers shall be subject to discipline or legal action. Using the computer network(s) for illegal, inappropriate or obscene purposes, or in support of such activities. Illegal activities are defined as activities, which violate federal, state, local laws and regulations. Inappropriate activities are defined as those that violate the intended use of the network(s). Obscene activities shall be defined as a violation of generally accepted social standards for use of publicly owned and operated communications vehicles. Using the computer network(s) computers to violate copyrights, institutional or third party copyrights, license agreements or other contracts. o Using the computer network(s) in a manner that: o Intentionally disrupts network traffic or crashes network; o Degrades or disrupts equipment or system performance; o Uses the computing resources of the school district for commercial purposes, financial gain or fraud; o Steals data or other intellectual property; o Gains or seeks unauthorized access to the files of others or vandalizes the data of another user; o Gains or seeks unauthorized access to resources or entities; o Forges electronic mail messages or uses an account owned by others. o Invades privacy of others; o Posts anonymous messages; o Possesses any data which is a violation of this policy; and or o Engages in other activities that do not advance the education purposes for which computer network(s) computers are provided. 21 Violations Individuals violating this policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary actions as defined by Policy No. 3150, discipline which includes but are not limited to: Use if the network(s) computers only under direct supervision; Suspension of network privileges; Revocation of network privileges; Suspension of computer privileges; Revocation of computer privileges; Suspension; Dismissal; Legal action and prosecution by the authorities; and/or any appropriate action that may be deemed necessary as determined by the Superintendent and approved by the Board of Education. Computer Repairs If any staff member is experiencing problems with software or hardware they should fill out a “Tech Issue Form”. This form can be found on our website under “Staff Resources”. DISCIPLINE OFFICE REFERRAL FOR BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS 1. After all teacher efforts have been exhausted, involve the Assistant Principal or Principal. Call the office and ask for an administrator to come to your room for assistance. If that is not possible and you need to send a student out of the room, call the office to inform the secretary of the problem. If an administrator is not available the student should be sent to the guidance office. Call the guidance office and let them know the student is on the way. 2. The purpose of this discipline code is to provide a safe and orderly environment in the school, hallways, lunchroom, playground, and other common school areas. Grades 1-3: When a child in grades 1-3 chooses to act inappropriately the observing staff member will give the student a disciplinary check. The consequence for receiving a check is no recess. Inappropriate behavior could include such actions as pushing, tripping, incessant talking in line, spitting, throwing sand, etc. Grades 4-6: In grades 4-6, there are two levels of consequences depending on the seriousness of the behaviors. Students will have no recess if they receive a check for a Level 1 offense. Level 1 offenses are such actions as classroom disruption or unprepared for class. More serious offenses, such as teasing, bullying, cheating another student’s work or inappropriate physical contact, 1st time non-compliant behavior will result in a Level ll. A student will have a lunch detention/no recess if they receive a Level ll. 22 School Suspension: This is the most serious disciplinary action which may be imposed by the Principal or Assistant Principal. The student will not be permitted to return to school until a parent conference is conducted. Examples of behavior that students could be suspended from school are: fighting; violence; damaging school property; leaving school grounds without permission; threatening a student or staff member; possession of tobacco, drugs, alcohol, or weapons. Communication: When a disciplinary check is given to the student, the staff member observing the behavior will fill out a Disciplinary Referral Form. This form will include the following information: date of incident, description of incident, number of checks given, and the name of the teacher observing behavior. This form is to be signed by the parent and returned to the child’s classroom teacher the following school day. A copy of the Disciplinary Referral form is included in the Appendix. The disciplinary checks will be cumulative for one marking period. At the end of each marking period all checks will be expunged and all students will begin a new marking period with a “clean slate.” Consequences: The first check results in the loss of one day playground privilege. The second check will result in the loss of playground privileges for two days and parental contact by teacher who issued check.. The third check will result in a loss of playground privileges for three school days and school counselor referral. The fourth check will result in a loss of playground privileges for four school days and a letter from the Principal. A student receiving more than four checks in a marking period will be required to meet with the parent and Principal, and develop a Discipline Correction Plan. Students who are constant offenders will be jeopardizing their participation in special events and class trips. 23 MacBook Discipline Plan Since all 6th – 8th grade students will have one on one computer access, there is a specific discipline plan regarding MacBooks. Please review rubric below for a guide to MacBook misuse. Somers Point School District Laptop “Technology Rules Of The Road” Discipline Plan Violation Leaving your assigned laptop unattended. Accessing another students' or teachers' computer, peripherals, or files without permission. Inappropriate handling of laptop (in or out of classroom). 1st Consequence Completion of Laptop Incident Report Verbal Warning Completion of Laptop Incident Report Level II Detention Completion of Laptop Incident Report Verbal Warning Completion Incident Report Level II Detention Completion Incident Report Verbal Warning Verbal Warning Accessing inappropriate Internet sites, games, audio, images, videos, etc. Food or Drink around the Laptop Improper shut down and/or storage of laptop. 2nd Consequence Intentional minor damage to laptop and/or peripherals. 3rd Consequence Completion of Laptop Incident Report Level II Detention • • • • Completion of Laptop Incident Report Attend After School Tech Workshop Loss of laptop for Period Call or Email Parent Completion of Laptop Incident Report Call or Email Parent Level II Detention • • • Completion of Laptop Incident Report Parent/Teacher Conference with Admin Loss of laptop until Conference Completion of Laptop Incident Report Level II Detention • • • • Completion of Laptop Incident Report Attend After School Tech Workshop Call or Email Parent Loss of laptop for Period Completion of Laptop Incident Report Call or Email Parent Level II Detention • • • Completion of Laptop Incident Report Parent/Teacher Conference with Admin Loss of laptop until Conference Completion of Laptop Incident Report Level II Detention Completion of Laptop Incident Report Level I Detention Completion of Laptop Incident Report Level I Detention • • • Completion of Laptop Incident Report Parent Notification Level II Detention • • • Completion of Laptop Incident Report Parent/Teacher Conference with Admin Loss of laptop until Conference Completion Incident Report Level II Detention Completion of Laptop Incident Report Parent Notification Level II Detention Vandalism to laptop and/or peripherals. 1 day suspension (Restitution) 10 days suspension (Restitution) • • 10 days suspension (Restitution) Email or Printing without teacher approval Verbal Warning Completion of Laptop Incident Report Level I Detention • • • • Completion of Laptop Incident Report Parent Notification Level II Detention Loss of laptop for Period Plagiarism/Copyright Infringement Verbal Warning Completion of Laptop Incident Report Level I Detention • • • Completion of Laptop Incident Report Level II Detention Parent Notification Failure to Adhere to Acceptable Use Policy * See Student Handbook 24 *See Student Handbook * See Student Handbook School –Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Support Systems: One of the foremost advances in school-wide discipline is the emphasis on school-wide systems of support that include proactive strategies for defining, teaching and supporting appropriate student behaviors to create a positive school environment. No magic wand single-handedly works to remove the barriers to learning that occur when behaviors are disrupting the learning community. The climate of each learning community is different; therefore, a one size fits all approach is less effective than interventions based on the needs of each school. Traditionally, the school-wide discipline has focused mainly on reacting to specific student misbehavior by implementing punishment-based strategies including reprimands, loss of priviledges, office referrals, and suspensions. Research has shown that the implementation of punishment in the absence of other positive strategies is ineffective. Introducing, modeling, and reinforcing positive social behavior is an important step of a student’s educational experience. Teaching behavioral expectations and rewarding students for following them is a much more positive approach than waiting for misbehavior to occur before responding. The purpose of school-wide PBIS is to establish a climate in which appropriate behavior is the norm. Below you will see a pyramid which illustrates a Tiered Approach to establishing a positive school –wide environment which promotes academic achievement through positive proactive social behaviors. This pyramid falls under our Renaissance Umbrella which pursues the goal of academic performance by actively engaging, recognizing, and motivating members of the school community. Discipline Action Procedures: Life is about choices and procedures. Choices and consequences can either be positive or negative. In order to provide our students with a safe, orderly environment in which to learn, we must have the cooperation of all students and all parents/guardians. We expect all students to conduct themselves as responsible individuals, who show respect for self, peers and adults. Students are expected to submit to the authority of teachers and other staff members, exercise an appropriate degree of self-discipline in their words and actions, resolve conflicts in a constructive manner, respect the persons and property of fellow students and the school, conduct themselves with honesty, and report violence, vandalism and other improper or unlawful activity to a person in authority. In an effort to see that the rules are enforced in a fair and consistent manner, Jordan Road Middle School has adopted a Guide for Disciplinary Action consistent with the Board of Education policy. This guide outlines the consequences assigned to a student who violates the rules. The JRMS discipline guide is intended to list the most obvious violations of school rules, but is not intended to be a complete list. The failure of a particular act to appear on the list does not mean it is an acceptable behavior if it is disruptive to the learning of other students or is disruptive of any school sponsored activity, program or event. The Jordan Road Middle School Discipline Guide clearly states the negative consequences of unacceptable behavior. In addition, negative consequences are progressively structured. For example, if a student chooses to break the same rule, the student will receive an increased negative consequence for every subsequent offense. At the middle school level, students are RESPONSIBLE for their choices and consequences. 25 In School Suspension In School Suspension is an in house program to which a student may be assigned for a short period of time from 1 to 5 days in lieu of out of school suspension. The unappealing idea of students serving out-of-school suspensions and roaming their communities during the day, and possibly getting into more trouble, prompted administration to review the current discipline policy. We found that the most effective in-school suspension programs have components to address students' academic and social needs. To be an effective learning tool, in-school suspension programs should be one part of a school-wide strategy for creating and sustaining a positive, nurturing school climate, based on respectful relationships between teachers and students, teachers and teachers, students and students. Such a strategy would acknowledge that conflicts of all kinds occur in schools and should be based on a thoughtful set of approaches to resolving conflict and solving problems. In school suspensions will be assigned by either the Principal or Assistant Principal for those infractions which are in serious violation of school or safety rules. (Please see Guide for Disciplinary Action) At the same time, in-school suspension often remains the final step before out of school suspension. Our ISS program is designed to counteract many of the negative effects of suspension. Instructional time can continue without interruption and special academic help can be provided as needed. Students can still accomplish their assigned work as prescribed by classroom teachers, have the assistance of a certified teacher to insure completion of tasks, and most times receive additional counseling for their academic or personal problems. Students will only be referred to ISS for the most serious of offenses. Behavior issues, such as not completing homework assignments or tardiness will be address in alternative ways. The following guidelines, according to research, have proven to be the most effective; a) ISS is a progressive approach to behavior management b) One staff member consistently monitors the referral process ( Principal/Asst. Principal ) c) Academic work is consistently provided by classroom teachers to insure continuity of learning. d) Parents are involved immediately e) Counseling services for students experiencing personal, academic, or behavioral difficulties can result in behavioral changes such as improved self-image and greater self-discipline. f) Evaluation components are used to measure and analyze program benefits 26 In Jordan Road Middle School, the focus is on maximizing student potential. In that light, it is unfair to allow those students who CHOOSE to act inappropriately to disrupt a classroom and impede the education of those students who CHOOSE to learn. The Principal or his designee will contact the parent/guardian by phone and mail when a student is assigned In School Suspension, Saturday Suspension, out of school suspension or bus suspension. Time Out! Grades 7-8 TIME OUT ROOM – Our Time Out Room is organized to serve a number of different functions and provide a positive experience by which a student and staff member can correct inappropriate behavior. This room provides an area for students who continue to disrupt the educational environment after repeated efforts by the teacher have been made to address the issue. Staff members may send students to the Time Out Room directly for one period. After that period, the student is to return to his/her normal schedule. Procedures for Staff Placing Students in the Time Out Room: The staff member sends the students to the Time Out Room with the checklist pass and school work to complete. The staff member then calls the Time Out Room Ext. 1135 and gives his/her name and name of the student sent. Upon arrival to the Time Out Room the T.O. teacher will contact the student’s parent or guardian to inform them of the issue. The staff member MUST complete a detention form by the end of the day and place it in Jon Olek’s mailbox located in the main office for further disciplinary action. Discipline Procedures (Middle School) LEVEL I - TEACHER DETENTIONS: Students assigned a teacher detention (2:30 PM-3:00 PM) are expected to serve it on the next school day. Students will be responsible for their own transportation home. A copy of the detention form is included in the appendix. LEVEL II DETENTIONS: Students assigned a Level II detention (2:30PM-3:30PM) are expected to serve it on the next available day the detentions are held. Level II detentions are normally held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Level II detentions can only be rescheduled if the parent/guardian confirms another obligation and the detention will be served the next day held. Students will be responsible for their own transportation home. A copy of the detention form is included in the appendix. 27 LUNCH DETENTION: Teachers and the administration may issue detention during the day for lunch. Students must report for the detention in the designated area at the beginning of lunch. Any violations of rules during this time may result in serious disciplinary action. LEVEL III - SATURDAY DETENTION: Saturday detentions are a serious disciplinary consequence. Saturday detentions may result from receiving two Level II detentions in one day or if a student receives an excessive amount of detentions. Saturday detentions are held from 8:00 AM-11:00 AM at the Jordan Road School. Students should report to the Jordan Road School main entrance with work, textbooks and school supplies. Students will complete an essay related to the reason for their assignment to Saturday detention and develop a plan to change their behavior. Students are expected to work quietly and may read or work on other assignments or receive additional assignments from the Saturday detention teacher. DETENTION BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS: Expectations for behavior in detention are as follows: Students should arrive on time to detention No talking or making disturbing noises Students must remain in their seats at all times No sleeping or lying head down on the desk Students may work on homework or read during detention Failure to attend a scheduled detention will result in more serious disciplinary consequences. When given a detention, a student receives a copy of the detention form indicating the reason for the detention, the teacher or staff member assigning the detention and the level of the detention. A copy of the detention form is included in the appendix. BUS SUSPENSION: Any violation of school bus rules may result in a bus suspension. Students will not be allowed to ride the bus during the designated time period. Parents/guardians are responsible for transporting the students to and from school during the time of the bus suspension. OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION: This is the most serious disciplinary action which may be imposed by the Principal or Assistant Principal. The student will not be permitted to return to school until a parent conference is conducted. Students are not to participate in after-school activities or return to school for after hours events during the suspension. Students who come on school grounds during a suspension will be subject to possible arrest and charged with trespassing. 28 SOMERS POINT SCHOOL DISTRICT GUIDE FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION Revised October 3, 2012 THIS CHART SERVES AS A GUIDELINE ONLY. CASES WILL BE EVALUATED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS by the Principal INFRACTION Unexcused Late to School (clean slate at beginning of each marking period) 1ST OFFENSE 2ND OFFENSE Level I After school detention 3 times per marking period 3RD OFFENSE Level II After school detention 4 & 5 times late per marking period More than 6 per marking period – parent conference. Saturday detention 1 Saturday Detention ISS ISS 1 day suspension ISS Saturday 2 days suspension 1 day suspension at discretion of principal Level II Level II ISS (parent contact) 1 day suspension (Police notified) ISS ( Notify Police) Level II (at discretion of principal) 3 days suspension (Restitution) (Police notified) 2 days suspension (Police notified) 1 day suspension (Notify Police) ISS 4 days suspension (Restitution) (Police notified) 3 days suspension (Police notified) 2 days suspension (Notify police) 1 day suspension (Notify Police) 5 days suspension (Restitution) (Police Notified) 1 day suspension 2 days suspension 3 days suspension 2 days suspension (Notify Police) Level I ISS- (at discretion of principal) 3 days suspension (Notify Police) Level II Suspension 4 days suspension (Notify Police) ISS 3 days suspension Level II (1st offense) Cutting Class Truancy Blatant Disrespect (obscene lang or gestures towards staff) Obscene lang, gestures or mat’l Leaving School Grounds without Authorization Stealing Defacing Property Vandalism (Major damage, racial, ethnic, religious) Tobacco (Possession) Tobacco (Selling or Using) Profanity Fighting Fighting (Causing harm which requires medical attention) Setting off alarm/calling 911 Arson Possession or sale of fireworks Drugs/Alcohol (Possession) Drugs/Alcohol (using, selling, distributing) Possession of inappropriate 3 days suspension 3 days suspension (Police Notified) 10 days suspension (Charges filed with police) 3 days suspension (Police Notified) 5 days suspension (Charges filed with police) (Possible drug/alcohol testing) 10 days suspension (Charges filed with police) (Possible drug/alcohol testing) Level II 29 5 days suspension 6 days suspension (Police Notified) Homebound instruction pending Board hearing (Min. 10 days) (Charges filed with police) 6 days suspension (Police Notified) 10 days suspension (Board of Ed hearing) (charges filed with police) (Possible drug/alcohol testing) Homebound instruction pending Board hearing (Min. 10 days) (Charges filed with police) (Drug/alcohol testing) ISS 10 days suspension (police notified – possible Board of Ed. Hearing 9 days suspension (Police Notified) Board of Ed hearing – (Possible Expulsion) 9 days suspension (Police Notified) 10 days suspension (Board of Ed hearing) (charges filed with police)(Possible drug/alcohol testing- possible expulsion Board of Ed hearing – (Possible Expulsion) 1 day materials (Principal’s Discretion) (Principal’s Discretion) Assault or act of aggression toward an employee (no weapon used) 10 days suspension (Charges filed with police) (Board of Ed. hearing – possible Expulsion) Violent behavior Possession of a weapon other than a firearm Verbal Threat to Staff Member 1 day suspension 10 days suspension (Charges filed with police) 3 days suspension (Police Notified) Level II detention Homebound Instruction pending Board hearing (Minimum 10 days) (charges filed w/ police) (poss. Expulsion) 2 days suspension Board Hearing (Possible Expulsion) 5 days suspension (Police Notified) Level II detention (parent conference) Saturday detention – parent conference Level 2 Detention (Principal Discretion) Level II Inappropriate physical contact Excessive Level II detentions (more than 3 in a day) Littering ISS Forgery Level 1 Detention (Principal Discretion) Level1 Cheating Level 2 Gambling Cutting Level I Detention Saturday Detention with Parent Conference Level II Level 2 with Parent Conference Saturday Detention with Parent Conference Level II Cutting Level II Detention Saturday Detention ISS Cutting Saturday Detention ISS Extortion ISS Suspension (Principal’s Discretion) Saturday Detention Wrongful Entry 2 day suspension (Notify Police) Principal Discretion Saturday Sexual Harassment 1 day suspension (Notify Police) Principal Discretion Level II (Principal Discretion) Level II Technology Violation Level I Level I (Principal Discretion) Non-Compliant Behavior Recklessness Bullying Level I Level I Level II ( file HIB report and notify parents) Level II ( confiscate phone) Saturday detention, Parent conference with counselor Level II Level II Level II ( file HIB report and notify parents) Level II ( confiscate phone and call parent) 2 day suspension ( notify police) Falsifications Cell Phone Dating Violence 30 ISS suspension (Principal’s Discretion) Board of Ed hearing – (Possible Expulsion) 3 days suspension Board Hearing (Possible Expulsion) 10 days suspension (Police Notified) ISS (3 or more in a month) 1 day suspension- (Discretion of Principal) Saturday Detention (Principal Discretion) Saturday with Parent Conference Saturday Detention with Parent Conference 1 day Suspension (Discretion of Principal) Saturday Detention with Parent Conference 1 day suspension (Principal’s Discretion) 1 Day suspension (Principal’s Discretion) 1 Day Suspension Principal Discretion 3 day suspension (Notify Police) Principal Discretion 1 day suspension (Principal Discretion) 1 day suspension (parent conference) Level II (lost of technology privileges) ( Principal Discretion) ISS (Principal Discretion) Saturday (Principal Discretion) ISS -3rd incident Saturday ( parent needs to pick up phone) 5 day suspension ( notify police) DRESS CODE Faculty: The Board of Education believes that the appearance and dress of staff members is an important component of the educational program of the school district. School staff members are employees who are role models and whose attitude about their professional responsibilities and the importance of education in the lives of their pupils are reflected in their dress and appearance. Accordingly, in order to create an atmosphere of respect for staff and an environment conducive to discipline and learning, the Board establishes the following guidelines for dress of staff members to follow in the performance of their professional duties. 1. Female staff members may wear dresses, skirts or slacks with appropriate tops. 2. Male staff members may wear suits or slacks with or without jackets. Male staff members must wear a dress shirt and a necktie. 3. Jeans are not permitted. 4. The clothing and footwear in appearance of all staff members should be clean, neat and professionally appropriate. 5. No clothing may be worn that constitutes a danger to the health or safety to wearer or others. No clothing may be worn that interferes with the instructional program. 6. More informal clothing is acceptable for after school activities, recreational programs, or when instructional activities warrant. Any change in dress code for these events must be approved by administration Students: Students are encouraged to use good judgment when dressing for school. The school’s intent in establishing a dress standard consistent with the rulings made by the Commissioner of Education is to promote a positive attitude about learning and about one’s self, as well as to eliminate distractions to the educational process. Studies have shown that those who dress appropriately for school come with a more positive attitude than those who dress too casually. Dress Code General rules: Pupils are expected to be clean and well-groomed in their appearance. Pupils are expected to avoid extremes in appearance that are so disruptive or distracting that the reaction of other pupils is disruptive to the educational process. Dress or grooming that jeopardizes the health or safety of the pupil or is injurious to school property will not be permitted. 31 Prohibited clothing and articles: The following garments and articles are prohibited in school and at school sponsored events: Extremely tight fitting, transparent or suggestive clothes, halter tops, sheer tops, low neckline (necklines that show cleavage), low back line, bare midriff, tank tops, shoulder less or spaghetti strap garments. Sleeveless top straps must be at least 2 inches wide. Bare midriffs or bare sides should not show even when arms are fully extended and raised in the air. Undergarments must not be visible. 1. Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be appropriate and no shorter than 4 inches from the middle of a student’s knee. 2. Outdoor jackets, coats, caps, hats, wave caps, visors, hoods, sweatbands, scarves, and/or bandannas worn in the classroom/building. No temporary spray-in hair coloring. 3. Bare feet, unsafe footwear, slides, slippers, flip-flops or shoes with cleats are prohibited. Footwear should be firmly attached to the foot by straps, laces, Velcro or zippers. No platforms or heels above 2 inches. 4. Any clothing, jewelry, or items with patches, decorations, or printings that include offensive or obscene language; alcohol, drugs and tobacco-related advertising; gang symbols; or weapons. 5. Undershirts (underwear) worn without an outer shirt; boxer shorts. 6. Pants, jeans, etc. must be worn appropriately. Pants are to be worn at either one’s waist or hip. Pant legs are not to be dragging on the floor. Underwear is not to be visible. Pajamas or “lounge” wear are not permitted. Lycra or spandex clothing is not permitted. Writing across the seat of pants/shorts is not permitted. 7. Clothing that is overly soiled, torn, worn or defaced. 8. Prescription sunglasses, glazed and tinted glasses, except as prescribed by the student’s doctor. 9. Jewelry that may cause a safety concern such as pointed bracelets, dog collars and chain wallets. 10. All piercing other than earlobes is not allowed unless religiously required, and/or approved by the Principal. 11. Any type of clothing apparel or accessory, which indicates that the pupil has membership in or affiliation with any gang. Teacher and administration will have the prerogative to take appropriate action in any situation in which attire is judged to be indecent, dangerous, or which distracts and interferes with the educational process. EARLY DISMISSAL No child is to be dismissed or sent home early without notification from the office. If an individual should come to your room requesting a child without an authorization slip from the office, that person should be sent to the office. 32 The identity of the persons taking children early will be checked in the office. This is for the welfare of the child. FACULTY MEETINGS The Principal will schedule faculty meetings. Prior notification will be given unless the situation warrants an emergency meeting. It is the responsibility of those who are absent from a staff meeting to obtain the necessary information from the Principal. The dates for the faculty meeting will be posted on the master calendar in the Main Office. FACULTY ROOMS Please keep these areas clean. Students are not permitted to go into the faculty rooms. The faculty rooms are reserved exclusively for the teachers’ use. DO NOT ASK YOUR STUDENTS TO SECURE SODAS…ETC. FROM THE FACULTY ROOMS. GUIDANCE School counselors offer students strategies and tools that will assist their academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs by: helping students set academic and personal goals; being an active listener; helping students learn to make healthy choices; answering questions parents have about school; assisting students with conflict resolution; acting as a liaison between students, teachers, and parents; and guiding students through a successful school year. The grade responsibilities of the guidance department at Jordan Road School are: Nancy Mensch: Kindergarten through Fifth grade Joseph Schmidt: Sixth through Eighth grade and the school district Student Assistance Coordinator The Guidance Department exists for the benefit of every student. This department exists to help students and parents cope with the transition concerns, which are normally found in the middle school population. Our Guidance Counselors offer students strategies and tools that will assist their academic, social, emotional and developmental needs. Through classroom guidance instruction and student counseling (individually or in a small group) students will have the opportunity to learn about important topics such as self-awareness, friendship, positive decision making, conflict resolution and responsibility. Students should see a counselor when they need information about their schedule, have academic problems, have problems with other students or have family concerns. Students will receive a Guidance office appointment pass in homeroom or they can ask their teachers for a Guidance Counselor Request form. A copy of the request form is included in the appendix. 33 Components of the Jordan Road School Counseling Program Individual Counseling School Counselors meet individually with students to provide support for school-related issues and emotional problems that are impacting a student’s ability to learn. Students may refer themselves to the counselor or may be referred by parents, teachers, or other school staff. Written and/or verbal permission is required for ongoing individual counseling. Small Group Guidance Small groups can be for everyone and a referral for participation does not necessarily indicate a problem. All students benefit from learning how to accept responsibility, manage stress, communicate effectively, make good decisions, and problem solve! Groups meet for 30 minutes during school hours for approximately 6-8 weeks. Parents will be notified when their child has been chosen for participation in a group. Consultation Counselors act as consultants primarily to help students, parents, and teachers to be more effective in working with others. Consultation helps students, parents, and teachers think through problems and concerns, as well as acquire additional knowledge and skills in order to become more objective. Coordination/Referral Counselors serve as a liaison between parents, teachers, support personnel, and community resources to facilitate successful student development. As student advocates, counselors often refer students to appropriate resources. Guidance Curriculum The guidance curriculum covers the areas of academic, career, and personal/social development. Counselors often deliver the curriculum in large group settings, such as classroom presentations, which offer the best opportunity to provide guidance to the largest number of students in our school. GUIDANCE PASS PROCEDURES Students who seem to have a problem of social, emotional or academic nature are encouraged to seek the services of their counselor. Students should complete a counseling request form and will receive a pass before reporting to the Guidance office (a copy of this form has been included in the appendix). Guidance Office Appointment Pass: As student appointments are scheduled, you will receive Guidance Office Appointment Passes in your mailbox. Please distribute these slips during 1st period. When students request an appointment with the counselor, please have them complete one of the request forms and place it in the counselor’s mailbox as soon as possible. 34 It will be helpful to advise students that an appointment pass will be distributed to them after the counselor has received the request form. This process will enable students to develop the habit of meeting with the guidance counselor when they have been issued an appointment pass. Please do not send a student to the guidance office without a guidance pass. If it appears as though a situation may need immediate attention, please contact the guidance office or building principal for assistance. School Counselor Referral Forms and SAC/ Core Team Referral forms are available in the guidance offices if a teacher wishes to refer a student to the guidance office (see form examples in appendix). IEP and STUDENT RECORDS All general and special education teachers and/or basic skills instructors who are responsible for facilitating the instruction of students eligible for special education and related services must review the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The goal of the review is to become familiar with each student’s present levels of academic and functional performance, necessary modifications and/or accommodations, individual goals and objectives, and components of a student’s behavior intervention plan, if applicable. An electronic version of the most recent IEP is available for review in the district’s student information software, Real Time. All original IEP’s and student record folders are housed at the New York Avenue Child Study Team office. IEP’s must be read by September 28th for any student you may have contact with who has an IEP. Procedures for Accessing IEP’s in Real Time To view a student’s IEP you must log into the student information software, Real Time. For help with obtaining you log on information, please contact the district’s technology coordinator/specialist. Once you are logged into Real Time, you will need to access the student’s personal tab. To do this, click on Student Data, Search Students, and under Students click General. Then use the search engine to find the student. When the student’s information appears on your screen, click on the Personal tab to the left. If the student has an IEP, a box will appear next to his or her name with IEP printed on it. Clock on this box and choose the option to have Real Time acknowledge the IEP viewing session. By clicking this option, it serves as your electronic signature verifying you have reviewed the IEP. The date and time stamp will provide documentation of your legal responsibility to review each student’s IEP. You may view the IEP without the acknowledgement, but Real Time will not date stamp your session. If you are unable to view a particular student’s IEP, please consult with the case manager assigned to the student for further clarification. Permanent Records Permanent record folders ARE NOT to leave the building at any time. Staff members must sign out and return all folders to the Guidance Office AT THE END OF THE DAY. Folders are not to be presented to the children. 35 HALLWAYS All staff shall facilitate student management by observing behavior in the hallways and making sure students move on to their classrooms instead of congregating in the hall and impeding movement. If you pass a restroom please go in and spot check. At no time is a student to be placed in the hallway as a disciplinary measure. INCLEMENT WEATHER School may be cancelled due to weather or other emergency conditions. When severe weather creates hazardous conditions, the regular school schedule may be suspended to insure student safety. The school will make every effort to notify all staff and students using our community outreach phone system. However, staff should monitor news reports via television and radio stations. Announcements are normally broadcast between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. The following stations will announce school closures: WFPG-FM 96.9 WMID-AM 1340 WONZ-AM 1580 WFPG-AM 106.3 TV- CHANNEL 2 WMID-FM 99.3 WTKU-FM 98.3 WMGM-FM 103.7 WOND-AM 1400 INVENTORY All teachers are required to keep an accurate accounting of all textbooks that are distributed to the students. Books should be covered to help maintain their condition. It is suggested that you list the book title, students name and condition of the book and its number. This will enable you to account for the books and assess fines at the close of school. You will be asked to complete an individual inventory to be filed in the Principal’s office. JURY DUTY Staff members who are summoned to jury duty require prior approval. The summons for jury duty is to be forwarded to the Principal’s office with the proper form indicating the anticipated days assigned. The staff member is to contact the substitute caller to make the necessary arrangements for coverage. Upon return to school a report of absence with any jury duty paperwork is to be given to the Principal. Any compensation received as the result of serving jury duty is to be forwarded to the Superintendent’s office. KEYS Keys are each teacher’s responsibility and must be turned in at the end of each year if a teacher is changing room assignments. 36 LESSON PLANS Lesson plans must be completed in SIS and posted by 9AM Monday mornings. The lesson plan template for all staff is available on the network in Real Time. A strong lesson plan prepares you to teach with focus, confidence and enthusiasm. When students know what is expected, you are more likely to see more engagement and confidence in learning. LUNCH COUNT 1st period teachers must take an accurate lunch count from their students each morning. The lunch count form must be delivered to the office no later than 9:15 a.m. A sample form is located in the appendix. Staff can also order lunch either from the student menu or staff menu located in the office. Order your lunch through Ms. Peteraf, ext. 1157 no later than 9:15 a.m. MAKE-UP WORK Pupils will be provided an opportunity to complete class assignments missed because of an excused and or unexcused absence. The same number of days will be allowed, as absent, to make-up work upon return to school. Parent requests for homework will be honored after the second day of a student’s absence. Parents are directed to call the Principal’s office to arrange picking up homework. The secretaries will place a homework request form in the teacher’s mailbox to be returned to the office for parent pickup. MAILBOXES Staff members must secure their own mail due to the confidential nature of many of the materials. AT NO TIME IS A STUDENT TO SECURE A STAFF MEMBER’S MAIL. MEDIA Videos/Movies/DVDs Any staff wanting to show a video, movie or DVD not in the school’s media library must have prior approval by the Principal. Forms for approval are located in the main office (a copy of this form can be found in the appendix). 37 NUTRITION POLICY The Board of Education recognizes child and adolescent obesity has reached epidemic levels in the United States and that poor diet combined with the lack of physical activity negatively impacts on pupils’ health and their ability and motivation to learn. The Board is committed to providing pupils with healthy and nutritious foods; encouraging the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, low fat milk and whole grains; supporting healthy eating through nutrition education; encouraging pupils to select and consume all components of the school meal; and providing pupils with the opportunity to engage in physical activity. The following items may not be given out as free promotion anywhere on school property at any time before the end of the school day. Foods of minimal nutritional value as defined by U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations All food and beverage items listing sugar, in any form, as the first ingredient and All forms of candy Schools shall reduce the purchase of any products containing trans fats. Federal labeling of trans fats on all food products is required by January 2006. All snack and beverage items sold or served anywhere on school property during the school day, including items in a la carte lines, vending machines, snack bars, school stores, and fundraisers, or served in the reimbursable After School Snack Program, shall meet the following standards: Based on manufacturers nutritional data or nutrient facts labels: No more than eight grams of total fat per serving, with the exception of nuts and seeds No more than two grams of saturated fat per serving All beverages shall not exceed 12 ounces, with the following exceptions: Water Milk containing 2% or less fat Whole milk shall not exceed 8 ounces In elementary schools, 100% of all beverages offered shall be milk, water, or 100% fruit or vegetable juice. In middle at least 60% of all beverages offered, other than milk and water, shall be 100% fruit or vegetable juices. No more than 40% of all ice cream/frozen desserts shall be allowed to exceed the standards in this Policy for sugar, fat, and saturated fat. Food and beverages served during special celebrations or during curriculum related activities shall be exempt from this Policy, with the exception of foods of minimal nutritional value as defined by USDA regulations. This Policy does not apply to: medically authorized special needs diets pursuant to 7CFR Part 210; school nurses using FMNVs during the course of providing health care to individual pupils; or special needs pupils who’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) indicates their use for behavior modifications. The Board of Education is committed to promoting this School Nutritional Policy with all food service personnel, teachers, nurses, coaches, and other school administrative staff so they have the skills needed to implement this Policy and promote healthy eating practices. 38 NEWSLETTER Once a month, all students receive a monthly newsletter with all important dates and reminders listed on the calendar. Some examples would include holidays, interim reports, end of marking period, report card day, dances, parent group meetings, etc. Other important information for both students and parents is contained in each monthly newsletter. PARENTS GROUP The Jordan Road School has a Parent Group for the benefit of the children. This organization may provide special activities for the children. Requests may be made to the Parents Group for funding of classroom projects. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Every 1st period teacher must lead his or her classroom in the Pledge of Allegiance each morning. PURCHASING Purchase requisitions are located in the Main Office. These forms need to be filled out completely with current pricing and vendor information before a purchase order can be processed. Staff members are not permitted to purchase supplies and request reimbursement. All purchasing must be done by purchase order directly through the vendor. STUDENT LOCKERS SEARCH AND SEIZURE School lockers remain the property of the school district even when used by pupils. Lockers are subject to administrative inspection in the interest of school safety, sanitation, discipline, and enforcement of school regulations and to search by law enforcement officers. School authorities have both the moral and legal responsibility to maintain order and decorum in the schools and to protect the students from harming themselves or others. A Principal or his designee may find it necessary to search students and remove from their possession items, which may be potentially harmful. School lockers and desks remain the property of the district, even when used by pupils. Lockers and desks are subject to administrative inspection in the interest of school safety, sanitation, discipline and the enforcement of school regulations and to a search by law enforcement officials. Random and unannounced locker searchers will take place several times during the school year. SCHOOL NOTICES All building notices must emanate from the Principal’s office. The Principal must approve all notices to parents and guardian, including trip permission slips. 39 Emergency/Security Drills School violence can happen anywhere, anytime and for any reason, and for that we must be prepared. General Assembly Bill 3002, an act concerning school security drills, was signed into law on January 11, 2010. This statute requires that schools hold one fire drill and one school security drill each month when school is open. Security Drills consist of the following: a) Bomb Threat b) Evacuation c) Active Intruder d) Lock Down All staff members should have in their possession an Emergency Plan Tool Kit which outlines in detail each emergency drill procedure, maps of school interior, a green and red card and a map of school exits. Please make sure the following safety procedures are in place: 1) All doors are to be locked at all times. Keys have been issued to all staff (including substitutes) that will allow you entrance to all doors. This key along with your FOB and ID need to be worn on a lanyard at all times. 2) K and 1st graders are NOT to walk the halls alone. An aide or teacher needs to be with our younger students at all times in case of an emergency active shooter/lock down event taking place while they are in the hallways. The staff member with a key will be able to get the younger student into any room for safety. Older students will have to be taught to get into any room quickly – if need be the bathrooms and stand on toilets so they are not seen. 3) When entering with a FOB, NEVER let anyone else in with you. All visitors must report to the office, sign in and receive a badge before walking in the hallways. If you see someone without a badge, please ask them to return to the main office and notify administration. 4) If students are outside when a lock down is called for – DO NOT ENTER THE BUILDING! Get the students away from the building as quickly as possible and make your way Mission Church on New York Ave. 5) For fire drill and bomb evacuations we will continue to use the green sign to indicate you have all students and the red sign to indicate you are missing a student or need attention. 6) Look for “at risk” behavior. Don’t overlook drawings or comments that involve guns, killing, and or threatening material. Know your students – let Mrs. Lee or Mrs. Goodwin know if you have a withdrawn student that worries you. We will take all your concerns seriously and discuss them with Lt. Anthony. 40 SEXUAL HARASSMENT The Board of Education recognizes that an employee’s right to freedom from employment discrimination includes the opportunity to work in an environment untainted by sexual harassment. Sexually offensive speech and conduct are wholly inappropriate to the harmonious employment relationships necessary to the operation of the school district and intolerable in a workplace to which the children of this district are exposed. Please refer to District Policy 4352 for additional information and procedures for reporting incidents. Substitute Request Procedures The Somers Point Public Schools is using an automated service which greatly simplifies and streamlines the process of recording and managing absences and finding substitutes. This service is called Aesop. The Aesop service is available 24hours a day, 7 days a week and can be accessed via the Internet and phone. With Aesop you will be able to enter absences, check your absence schedule, update personal information, and exercise other features such as uploading lesson plans for substitutes to view online. SUBSTITITE FOLDERS Each teacher must submit a substitute folder, which should be updated regularly. You must include all necessary information regarding your schedule, class lists, duties, seating charts, etc. Follow the guidelines presented in the supplied substitute folder. Make sure that the folder is updated and placed in a visible location on your desk. EMERGENCY SUBSTITUTE PLANS A set of emergency substitute plans must be submitted to the Principal and kept in the Main Office for 5th - 8th grade teachers. All K-4 teachers should submit their plans to the Primary Office. These plans would be used in the event of an emergency or illness that would prevent you from preparing for the substitute. These plans should be updated throughout the year as necessary. SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION As we strive to prepare all students to compete in the 21st century global knowledge economy, we are working to implement a cohesive set of initiatives. Improvements to the educator evaluation system were intended to complement other elements of the New Jersey’s education system-in particular the implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and related assessments. The Somers Point School District has selected the Marzano Model as our teacher evaluation tool. 41 STUDENT SUPERVISION Each teacher is responsible for the supervision of the children at all times during the course of a school day. TEACHERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUPERVISION OF THE CHILDREN FROM THEIR ARRIVAL TO THEIR DEPARTURE. A child is not to remain in a classroom unsupervised. Ask another teacher to assist if it is necessary. Supervision also means that a teacher will be assigned to supervise the children in the lunchroom, playground and when arriving and departing from school. Specific supervision and duty assignments will be distributed to each staff member. NEVER LEAVE A CHILD IN THE ROOM ALONE. NEVER LEAVE A CHILD UNATTENDED IN THE HALLWAY. SUPPLIES The general supply closet located on the ramp leading to the Primary wing has the school’s bulletin board paper, lined white paper, white drawing paper, oak tag, graph paper and construction paper. Please see an administrator for access to these supplies. TELEPHONE for STAFF The office phone SHOULD BE USED FOR SCHOOL – RELATED CALLS ONLY. DO NOT GIVE STUDENTS YOUR ACCESS CODE VANDALISM Report all cases of vandalism to the school Principal. VISITORS All staff must have their photo ID badge visible at all times while on school premises. If you need a replacement, please contact the Board Office at New York Avenue. All visitors are to report to the Secretary located in the Main Office. Visitors must come in and obtain a visitor’s badge before going to another location in the building. No one is to go directly to a classroom without first checking in and obtaining permission from the administration. WEB PAGE All teachers must maintain and keep current a classroom web page. This web page must contain: A class description that includes a welcome message and contact information with the best times to reach the teacher Class homework for Grade 1-8 Class announcements such as projects, test dates and other important classroom information. 42 ARREST REPORT REQUIREMENTS The New Jersey Department of Education had adopted in 2009, a regulation affecting all certificate holders, Accordingly, this office must annually notify all persons holding certificates of these requirements; as such, this information shall serve as that notification for the 2012-2013 school year. These provisions apply to all certificate holders, even if they are currently employed in a position not requiring the certificate. N.J.A.C.6A:17-1(a) defines a certificate holder to include all individuals who hold certificates, credentials, CEs and CEASs issued by the State Board of Examiners. N.J.A.C.6A:9-17.1(c) states: All certificate holders shall report their arrest or indictment for any crime or offense to their Superintendent within 14 calendar days. The report shall include the date of the arrest of indictment and charge(s) lodged against the certificate holder. Such certificate holder must report to their Superintendent the disposition of any charges within seven calendar days of disposition. Failure to comply with these requirements may be deemed “just cause” pursuant to N.J.A.C.16A:9-17.5. School districts shall make these requirements known to all new employees and to all employees on an annual basis. Effective January 5, 2009. WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION PROCEDURES In the event of any employee accident or injury, the following procedures must be followed. Failure to follow these procedures could jeopardize your ability to file a workmen’s compensation claim. 1. For any LIFE THREATENING accident or injury, seek IMMEDIATE medical attention and notify your immediate supervisor as soon as possible thereafter. 2 .For all NON-life threatening accidents or injuries it is the employees responsibility to see that their immediate supervisor is notified and an accident or injury form is completed. 3. The employee must then report to the Business Office and give a report to secretary. Should the employee require or request medical attention, The secretary will give the employee the referral form and physician response forms, which MUST accompany the employee to said visit. 4. All workmen’s compensation initial examinations and/or treatments will be sent to: AtlantiCare Occupation Medicine 2500 English Creek Avenue Building 900 – Suite 908 Egg harbor Township, NJ 08234 609-677-7200 43 Please remember failure to follow these procedures and/or refusal of medical treatment could result in the denial of any future workmen’s compensation claim. If you have any questions, please contact Suzanne Keller, Business Administrator or Debbie Martin at (609-927-2053 x3201) at any time. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION The Somers Point School District is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and in employment regardless of race, sex, martial or parental status, religion, age national origin or physical/mental handicapped. The District’s policy of equal educational opportunity, including vocational education, is in compliance with the guidelines and requirements of Title VI of the Civil rights Act of 1964, Title I of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 1973. Individuals with concerns interest or inquires into possible complaints are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Luff – the districts Affirmative Action office. BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS Bloodborne pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, are present in blood and body fluids and can cause disease in humans. The bloodborne pathogens of primary concern are hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. They are spread primarily through: *Direct contact-infected blood or body fluid from one person enters another person’s body. *Indirect contact-a person’s skin touches an object that contains blood or body fluid. *Respiratory droplet transmission-a person inhales droplets from an infected person. *Vector-borne transmission-a person’s skin is penetrated by an infectious source. Follow standard precautions to help prevent the spread of bloodborne pathogens and other diseases whenever there is a risk of exposure to blood or other body fluids. These precautions require that ALL BLOOD AND OTHER BODY FLUIDS BE TREATED AS IF THEY ARE INFECTIOUS (Universal Precautions) Standard precautions include maintaining personal hygiene and using personal protective equipment (PPE), engineering controls, work practice controls, and proper equipment cleaning and spill cleanup procedures. To prevent infection: *Avoid contact with blood and other body fluids. *Use CPR breathing barriers. *Wear disposable gloves. *Cover any cuts, scrapes or sores. *Thoroughly wash your hands. 44 If you are exposed: *Wash injuries, cuts and exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water. *If splashed with blood or potentially infectious material flush the area with water. *Report the incident immediately to the School Nurse or School Administrator. Check out the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) website (www.osha.gov) for more information. All of the requirements of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard can be found in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations at 29 CFR 1910.1030 45 CHAPTER 364 AN ACT concerning certain surveys conducted by school districts and supplementing chapter 36 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes. BE IT ENACTED by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: C.18A:36-34 School surveys, certain, parental consent required before administration. 1. a. Unless a school district receives prior written informed consent from a student's parent or legal guardian and provides for a copy of the document to be available for viewing at convenient locations and time periods, the school district shall not administer to a student any academic or nonacademic survey, assessment, analysis or evaluation which reveals information concerning: (1) political affiliations; (2) mental and psychological problems potentially embarrassing to the student or the student's family; (3) sexual behavior and attitudes; (4) illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating and demeaning behavior; (5) critical appraisals of other individuals with whom a respondent has a close family relationship; (6) legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers; (7) income, other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under a program; or (8) social security number. b. The school district shall request prior written informed consent at least two weeks prior to the administration of the survey, assessment, analysis or evaluation. c. A student shall not participate in any survey, assessment, analysis or evaluation that concerns the issues listed in subsection a. of this section unless the school district has obtained prior written informed consent from that student's parent or guardian. d. A school district that violates the provisions of this act shall be subject to such monetary penalties as determined by the commissioner. 2. This act shall take effect immediately. Approved January 7, 2002. 46 Bill A592: Prohibits Dissemination of Personal Student Information on the Internet Without Parental Consent On January 8, 2002, Bill A592, as listed below, was passed by the legislature. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: The board of education of each school district and the board of trustees of each charter school that establishes an Internet web site, shall not disclose on that web site any personally identifiable information about a student without receiving prior written consent from the student’s parent or guardian on a form developed by the Department of Education. The written consent form shall contain a statement concerning the potential dangers of personally identifiable information about individual students on the Internet. As used in this act, "personally identifiable information" means student names, student photos, student addresses, student e-mail addresses, student phone numbers, and locations and times of class trips. This act shall take effect immediately. In accordance with Bill A592, the attached form is approved by the Department of Education and is the official form to be used for parent/guardian approval of student personal information to be posted to a school or district web site. As such, this form should be used immediately by all public schools in New Jersey. Any personally identifiable student information currently on any district or school-based Internet site should be removed as soon as practicable if the parental consent form is not obtained from the student’s parent or legal guardian. Parents or guardians must execute the consent form for all students before the school may post any student’s personally identifiable information or photograph on the Internet. 47 PARENT OR GUARDIAN AUTHORIZATION For Students to Engage in Approved Voluntary Out-of-Classroom School Activities and Trips I do hereby request and authorize the Superintendent of the Somers Point Schools to permit my child, during the 2011-12 school year, to attend and take part in any of the approved voluntary out-of-classroom school activities or trips. You will be notified of the activity or trip by your child’s homeroom teacher. These may include but are not limited to athletic practices, games, contests, presentations, band, clubs, field trips, etc. I accept full responsibility for my child’s acts while so engaged. Student’s Name: _______________________________________________ Grade ________ Parent’s/ Guardian’s Name: _______________________________________Date_________ Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: _________________________________________________ Please indicate below and emergency medication/treatment your child may need: 48 ASSIGNMENT TO IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION The following student has been assigned In-School Suspension. Name: ________________________________Grade: _______ Date of ISS: _______________ Please indicate he/she is to complete during this time. The work will be returned to your mailbox following the completion of the student’s stay. Please get this form to Jon Olek by the end of the school day previous to the assigned ISS. ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 49 SOMERS POINT PUBLIC SCHOOLS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Parental/Guardian Internet and Print Media Consent Form We are sending this parental consent form to request permission for your child’s photo/image and personal identifiable information to be published on the District’s and/or School’s websites. The law and Board policy requires that we ask for your permission to use this information about your child. Pursuant to law, we will not release any personally identifiable information without prior written consent from you, as parent or guardian. Personally identifiable information includes student name, photo or image, residential address, e-mail address, phone numbers, and locations and times of class trips. PLEASE MAKE ONE CHOICE BELOW Check (A) IF WE MAY USE YOUR CHILD’S PHOTOGRAPH/IMAGE OR NAME FOR THE FOLLOWING: A. _____ I/We GRANT permission for a photo/image of my child or his/her name in print for articles in our school newspaper, or a local or state newspaper articles, or for an electronic slide show about the District, or videos taken of participation in special events, or photos and name taken for pamphlets and brochures about our District, or on our school web page. *IMPORTANT: Failure to check the above for FULL PERMISSION will prohibit your child from participation in the following events/activities: Integrated Arts Night, school assemblies that will be recorded and/or photographed, and photos taken for Honor Roll Awards since these functions will be used to highlight and showcase the Somers Point Schools. B. _____ I/We GRANT permission for ONLY a photo/image of my child without any other personal identifiers to be published on the School’s and/or District’s public Internet site. C. _____ I/We DO NOT GRANT permission for a photo/image of my child or his/her name in print for articles in our school newspaper, or a local or state newspaper articles, or for an electronic slide show about the District, or videos taken of participation in special events, or photos and name taken for pamphlets and brochures about our District, or our web site. HOME COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS INFORMATION Please check the appropriate lines. Does your student have access to a computer at home? Does your student have access to the Internet at home? ___ Yes ___ Yes ___ No ___ No Student’s Name: _____________________________________________ Grade: _______________ Print name of Parent/Guardian: ______________________________________________________ Relationship to Student: ______________________________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian: _____________________________________________________ Date:_____ 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69
